Last chapter for a while I'm afraid, life goes back to normal tomorrow and I go back to earning a living which means a busy few weeks but I will try and update sometime before Feb! Thank you for all the reviews and thank you for reading! Oh and Happy New Year!
Tea and Cakes.
"How very thoughtful of you." Mrs. Crombermere beamed as Watson placed the tray down.
"Yes, well tea makes one comfortable and painful things are much easier to talk about when one is comfortable." Watson smiled as Mrs. Crombermere and Hayley took a seat by the fire. He ignored the rolling of Holmes' eyes as he too took his seat.
"Right, now we have tea can you please explain to me what is going on?" Holmes glared at the woman who was sipping tea without a care in the world.
"I told you Mr. Holmes, it was a lover's tiff that got out of hand."
Hayley shot an imploring look at Holmes who sighed and rested his head in his hand.
"Mrs. Crombermere, while I respect the fact that you know the victim and the circumstances surrounding the girl's death somewhat better than myself, there is still the issue of Hayley. She was evidently scared by something, scared enough to seek me out on her own in the early morning. What child does that who has not been terrified by the loss of someone close to her?"
Holmes had leaned forward and was staring intently at the woman who was staring intently back.
"You are right, of course you are right."
Holmes sighed and leaned back, a slight smile hidden by his hand. It was Watson's turn to roll his eyes.
"Very well Mr. Holmes, the case is yours. But I do not know how will ever pay you, I doubt the mistress would…"
Holmes held up a hand.
"I am not interested in money, if I was I would have been a lawyer. I suggest we finish our tea and cakes and set out for…I'm sorry where is it you live?"
"Kensington Mr. Holmes."
Holmes smiled,
"A murder on our doorstep Watson, how refreshing."
Watson groaned slightly as he poured more tea for their guests.