Mrs. Hudson stopped short in her own flat. Was that music? Definitely. She would know the sound of Sherlock's violin anywhere. Its sweet strings were playing a wonderful tune. A…happy tune? Mrs. Hudson dropped her dishrag and ran up the stairs to 221B.

"Sherlock?" Mrs. Hudson popped her head in the door way. Sherlock was standing at the window, violin at his chin. His arms were poised perfectly as he dragged the new bow across his violin's tight strings. Sherlock turned when Mrs. Hudson interrupted his playing. "Oh, do keep playing, it's lovely."

Mrs. Hudson sat in John's chair and watched Sherlock as he continued his beautiful tune. She was delighted. Sherlock hadn't been happy since John was away and he had only played less upbeat tunes. She had often been disappointed when she heard such a beautiful instrument making unhappy melodies. It was meant to make merry.

"Wonderful, Sherlock," Mrs. Hudson said, opening her eyes as the tune came to a close. He thanked her and rummaged through the pile of sheet music on his chair.

"What's all that?" she inquired. "I thought you'd put all your music away."

"I did. These are new."

"No wonder I hadn't recognized the tune…" Mrs. Hudson collected. "Wait a minute where did you get new music? Did you go out?"

"No," Sherlock laughed. "It's the tenth gift. Ten new sheets of music. Ten new songs to play."

"That's wonderful! Can I see the uh-"

Sherlock nodded towards the table. Mrs. Hudson retrieved yet another note.

Oh, damn it, just like the scone

I gave you the bows all alone.

So here is your other "tea",

Pick up your violin and play for me.

Mrs. Hudson smiled and glanced up at the musician. Sherlock had already picked up another sheet of music and propped it up on the music stand beside him. He began the next song and Mrs. Hudson closed her eyes again.

Sherlock didn't have much to say, but that didn't matter. The music said it all.


Sherlock did say much...music said it all...music was happy...*nudge nudge*

(if you didn't catch that)

Wow i just can't get the right feel for the last chapter D: I hope the thoughts come out before the due date..

Either way, ARE YOU EXCITED FOR IT?!