First book is finished, sending it to the publisher today. Wish me luck! Second will be done soon, man I'm just whipping these out! Mary is of course a great help.
On another note my injuries are getting a lot better, rehab sucks but I can see just how far I've come. Everyone is really pleased with my progress. Gotta run now, Lestrade's coming over for drinks. See ya!
"How are you dear? It's been awhile since I visited. I'm afraid I haven't been able to for awhile. Oh don't worry I'm fine, my health is better than ever, no.. it's just ever since I heard the truth from John, I haven't had to courage to visit" Mrs Hudson put a finger to her mouth, holding back her tears with an iron will.
"I was pleased to find out you hadn't committed suicide because that had really broken my heart. But you died to save me and John and that nice DI. You shouldn't have needed to do that Sherlock. You have a far greater heart than I thought." The tears threatened to fall again.
"I still miss you so much,the flat is so quiet now, I hate it darling. Even though I hated the shouting and the gun shots. The body parts in the fridge, the music at odd hours of the morning...it's not the same without them."
"Oh darling, why did you have to go? You were so young! I never really told you while you were alive but I really did think of you as my son. I know going up your parents were too busy to pay attention to you and give you the love you deserved. I always hoped that I filled that role for you, just a little. You will always be my son Sherlock, even though you're gone." She gave up holding back her tears, letting them fall like raindrops down her cheeks.
"John's doing well, I mean besides the accident. He's got a lovely lady in his life now. I met her when I visited them the other day. She's so pretty and smart Sherlock. I bet you would be jealous. She and John have been writing a book. They promised to send me a copy once it's printed, I can't wait to show everyone."
"I have to go now dear I just wanted to let you know I haven't forgotten about you and that I am so very proud of you, my darling boy. I hope you are at peace, where ever you are"
"Well here I am again mate. Sorry for taking so long to visit you again. Been busy trying to clear your name. Which hasn't been easy, had to go back a few years in cases and work our way back to your...last one" Lestrade rubbed his nose, stuffing his hand back into his coat pocket.
"Which we did, in a way you helped. Didn't realise we had the perfect piece of proof in our own evidence locker. Bloody hell Sherlock, you can never do things like a normal person can you? You had to bloody go and sacrifice yourself for your friends. One of them me. D-did you really think of me as your friend Sherlock? Have to admit I did not see that coming"
"I know I know, that probably doesn't surprise you, surprised me. I'm touched Sherlock, honoured even. You don't make friends...didn't make friends easily, but when you did boy were you willing to do anything for them. I'm proud kid, I really am. You really became a good man, it's just a pity you had to die in order to do it. Thats not what any of us wanted."
"Do you watch us Sherlock? I mean I'm not sure about the afterlife and everything, but.. if there is one, do you ever...observe us? Bet you get bored sometimes. The Yard pretty much blames any unsolved cases on you know. Sherlock Holmes sent that our way. He's laughing at us from beyond the grave. Are you? Bet you are."
"Have you met Mary? John's probably brought her down here a few times now. Blimey she's lovely. John's a very lucky man. Very lucky. John's doing a lot better now, I've been to visit him a few times since he was hit. Bloody idiot scared the hell out of us. I was so worried he'd just follow you. Thank god he didn't. Can't loose the both of you. Not in the same year too."
"Better go now, the terrible two are waiting by the car. Nearly quit the pair of them, but they stayed on. Would you believe I actually heard them defending you at the Yard the other day. Sodding git got what he deserved. I laughed and laughed in my office at the absurdity of the whole scene. Anyway, see ya around mate"
Hurray, finally been given the all clear by the doctors to head up to the mountains! Only two more days and we'll be off, then from there we will head about to Switzerland for a few days and then probably Sweden. Living it up in Berlin til then, Iduna is packing for me, I promise to take as many pictures for you all as I possibly can.
My plan for Bavaria is too visit some of the local farms if possible, and theres a castle I'd love to visit as well. Evidently it has quite the history, I have heard some very interesting tales about it. Spooky stories too and mysteries, I do love a good mystery.
Shall speak to you all soon!
"I thought I better just, pop over and say something before we leave. Anderson doesn't, he doesn't speak a lot anymore. Look, we all heard the recording. And I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. This is all my fault" Sally placed her hand over her eyes and sobbed, her shoulders shaking. Anderson quickly wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.
"You died to save them. You weren't selfish, you..I was so wrong about you. You did have a heart and it was so big. And I'm sorry for calling you freak all those times. The memories that must have stirred up inside, I hope you forgive me. Please.. I don't deserve it. I caused this. If I had never said anything...but I can't change the past. I wish I could, god I wish I could" She wiped her eyes.
"I once told John, that one day we'd all be standing around a body and it would be Sherlock Holmes that put it there...you idiot I never wanted it to be your own" She lay a small unsolved rubix cube beside the headstone and hugged Anderson. Together they walked out of the graveyard, their 'believeinsherlock' badges shining in the sun.