Chapter 5: A Change Of Heart & Routine

John jogged up the stairs to flat 221B,

"Hey Sherlock, Lestrade has been on my back all morning for an update on the Harrison case and... what the bloody hell is going on?" he said stunned with his eyes wide as he entered the flat to find it in a pristine condition and Molly was organising the magazine rack,

"Oh my god Sherlock's dead" John concluded causing Molly to giggle,

"No John, Sherlock's fine, he's just changing Lucy into a new baby grow. She drank her milk a little too quickly this morning" she explained with a smile causing John to sigh with relief.

Sherlock carried little Lucy into the room before placing her into her floating baby bouncer and strapped her in safetly,

"Morning John, Do you know anywhere that sells good kitchen equipment?" he asked simply as he sat in front of the laptop and started typing into the search engine and John raised his eyebrow confused,

"I... errrrrr... Not really. Sherlock, what the hell is going on?" he demanded but the detective's eyes didn't look up from the computer screen,

"Manners, John. Lucy is in the room" he said simply causing Molly to giggle before she closed the Laptop lid,

"I've already taken care of the kitchen appliances. You left a list on the table" she explained and Sherlock stood with a smile,

"You, Molly Hooper are a wonder" he praised before swooping her up in his arms, bridal style and she laughed brightly, wrapping her arms around his neck as he span her around, chuckling as he did so.

Now John was very confused,

"Ok now I swear either I'm dead or severely concussed" he grumbled tiredly placing a hand to his forehead as Sherlock placed Molly back on the ground safely before pressing a kiss to her forehead,

"Well I suggest Mary find a new partner then. No woman wants to marry a doctor who can't tell if he's dead or not" he joked, moving into the kitchen and John did a double take,

"Sherlock Holmes did you just... Make a humour filled comment?" John asked unbelievably and looked at Molly,

"Please don't tell me he's hi..." he began but his mouth was quickly covered by Sherlock,

"That word is no longer permitted in this flat John. For I am now a new man" he said proudly,

"I am Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective and... Hopefully soon to be father" he explained bashfully and John looked between his two friends,

"Oh my god you got Molly pregnant" he stated shocked and Sherlock rolled his eyes unimpressed,

"You know John for someone who has served his country, received military training and worked with one such as myself for these past few years. You still remain to be frightfully slow as well as dim" he said earning a teasing smack from Molly on his arm only to be pulled to his side as he wrapped his arms around her from behind and Molly smiled as she placed her arms over his,

"I'm adopting Lucy" Sherlock finally explained and John smiled brightly,

"Wow. Congratulations mate. And... are you two?" John pondered as he gestured between Sherlock and Molly and the detective smiled at John as he pressed a kiss to the crown of Molly's head,

"Friends with benefits" he said causing John's eyes to widen,

"WHAT?!" he demanded and Molly laughed brightly, smacking Sherlock's shoulder once more as she pulled away from his embrace,

"He's teasing John" she assured before going and grabbing her coat,

"He hasn't even asked me on a first date yet" she told him amused and Sherlock smirked as he opened the door for her,

"Well, maybe I'll ask you when I see you tonight" he teased and Molly smiled up at him softly,

"Annnnnnd How do you know if I am coming over tonight Mr Holmes?" she flirted back and Sherlock smiled as he brushed his nose against her own,

"Because you're intrigued to find out if I will ask you out on a first date Miss Hooper" he murmured,

"You're so full of yourself" she whispered back,

"Your pulse has increased" he fired back and she pressed a soft kiss to his lips before pulling away,

"And you're going to make me late... See you tonight" she said softly before rushing downstairs and out the flat,

John simply folded his arms amused,

"Never thought I'd see the day. Sherlock Holmes flirting. It must be Armageddon" he joked and it was Sherlock's turn to roll his eyes before going and retrieving Lucy to feed her when he heard Mycroft making his way up the stairs,

"Morning Mycroft" he called as his elder brother entered the room with a confused expression,

"You're awfully cheerful today little brother. Anyhow, I have news regarding your... Lucy" he explained gesturing to the infant Sherlock had nestled comfortably in his arms as she drank her bottle,

"Not good news I'm afraid. The birth mother is underage who has no intention of taking up the responsibilities of a mother and the father is a low life currently detained in the London cells so child services are all set to take the young one into their care" he explained and Sherlock rested Lucy on his shoulder and tapped her back gently to bring up her wind,

"Not necessary Mycroft as I intend to become Lucy's full time guardian... I intend to adopt her" he told his older brother causing Mycroft to fall silent for a moment before chuckling,

"You can't be serious brother of mine. You haven't a clue of how to raise a child" he pointed out,

"I shall learn. just as every parent does." he responded firmly and smiled when the little infant in his arms released a tiny burp,

"Little Lucy Holmes shall want for nothing whilst in my care" he assured and Mycroft pondered silently for a moment as the metal tip of his umbrella rested on the carpet as he lent lightly on the handle,

"You have my full support little brother" he told him causing Sherlock to look surprised,

"I do?" he asked and Mycroft nodded,

"Yes, I intend to assist you anyway I can. We are family after all" he summed up and Sherlock gave a half smile,

"Thank you... I intend to become clean and make this a child suitable environment" he explained but Mycroft shook his head,

"This place is far too small Sherlock. You shall need a bigger establishment. You needn't worry. I shall acquire something suitable for you" he assured and John looked amused,

"Sherlock Holmes move out of Baker Street. You've got to be kidding." he said and Mycroft pressed a few buttons on his phone,

"He needn't give up his humble mystery solving office. He just needs a bigger establishment in which he can raise the child. What say you Sherlock?" he asked looking at his little brother and after a moment Sherlock nodded,

"That would be greatly appreciated brother" he replied before smiling at little Lucy who gurgled happily in his arms.

Will Molly move in with Sherlock? Will they go out on a first date? Will Sherlock get full custody of Lucy? You'll have to review if you want me to continue!

Kind Regards,

TheAuthor1996