The Guardian
Holmes marvelled at the scene in front of him. Hayley had fallen asleep and was resting her head on Watson's shoulder who was also sound asleep. Daylight was beginning to glimmer through the open curtains of 221B and al laws silence – until the doorbell rang. Holmes glanced up from the sleeping pair and listened as feminine voices were heard from below.
"Mr. Holmes!" He heard a woman scream. He groaned, this was becoming a habit. Watson's eyes fluttered open and rested quizzically on Holmes as the voice registered in his consciousness. Holmes shrugged as he got to his feet to greet his visitor. The door flew open and in burst a woman, the fires of hell blazing in her eyes.
"Can I help…" Holmes started but was cut off by a high-pitched shriek emanating from the woman.
"Hayley!"
Said Hayley was by now awake and staring open-mouthed at the woman before her.
"What on earth are you doing here?" She demanded, pulling the poor girl from the sofa and holding her by the shoulders before her.
"I came to see Mr. Holmes about Clara."
"What? Really child you shouldn't bother such a man as Mr. Holmes with trifles."
"I assure you madam Miss. Baudliere was not bothering me in the least. It has been very pleasant making her acquaintance." Holmes smiled down at the girl, who beamed back at him.
"I'm sure, she's a very entertaining girl is our Miss. Baudliere but poor Clara's death was the result of a lover's tiff nothing more."
"Are you certain of that Miss..?"
"Mrs. Crombermere and yes I am certain of it thank you. You need not concern yourself about us."
"But she was shot Crombie! Murdered!" Hayley's voice piped up.
"Murdered!? Oh heaven's above save me from the ravings of this child!"
Holmes smiled as the woman crossed herself and closed her eyes.
The door to the sitting room opened and in came Watson. Holmes raised an eyebrow, he had not seen him leave.
"I thought we could do with some tea." He smiled. Holmes smiled back. Watson was always around at the most opportune times….
Not very drabble like I know but I got carried away!