Well, you've been quiet today, my friend. It's nice to see that you've found you voice again." Mycroft teases his little brother's lover. He's known John long enough to be able to do this.
"We were both a little, well, a lot, nervous about your visit and what you were going to say when we told you the truth. It's taken me a while to regain my voice." John says as he pours himself a cup of tea and puts his arm on the back of the sofa just around Sherlock's shoulders.
"You had nothing to worry about. I wouldn't have let your secrets out." Mycroft promises.
"I, like you, wasn't sure that I could trust you to keep my secret. Silly, that we both felt the same way." Sherlock laughs.
"I can't believe I'm sitting here listening to you talk about feelings and emotions. I never thought I'd see the day." Mycroft teases.
"Well, John's brought out the softer side of me. I never thought it would happen, but I am comfortable enough with John to be vulnerable and true. I feel much better with John around." Sherlock admits.
"You don't have to tell me how love changes you. I know exactly what you're talking about. I've been putting on a facade to try and put you off the truth." Mycroft admits. Normally the brothers don't share secrets. "John, Sherlock hasn't been being dastardly and difficult to live with, has he?" Mycroft asks seriously.
"Not any more than usual. He doesn't have a case right now so he's s bit snarkier than usual, but it's nothing I can't handle. I know all his moods and I know what to do to calm him down. Don't worry about me. He's the one that is going to be getting the sharp end of my tongue if he doesn't fix some things. He's already gone through his cocaine withdrawal, thrown out the drugs, and promised me he won't do drugs again which is huge for him. He's taken such massive steps in his life recently." John says as he sips his tea and pats Sherlock's knee.
"I told you I could quit the cocaine any time I wanted to and I did. It feels good to be off the drugs. For once in my life I'm not on drugs when I'm not on a case and I feel wonderful. I never thought I could feel this good not being on this drug. I'm lucky that I got off cocaine. I'm so much more connected to my world now and I am more present in my relationship with John now. I'll never be completely comfortable with displays of affection, but I can enjoy our relationship and our time together more when I'm not on the drugs." Sherlock says explaining his situation carefully.
"You really do make an amazing couple and I'm glad that you're off the drugs. This is two of the most significant and important decisions you've made in your life. Sherlock, I love you. You're my little brother and I'm glad that you are finally happy and satisfied in a relationship in your life. I'm sure that John is a very positive influence on you. I can see the changes that have taken place in you already. It's wonderful to see." Mycroft says as he settles back into his chair.