Sherlock story
Deleted Memories, Chapter 84
Warning: post Reichenbach spoilers. Hope you enjoy
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"There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear."
~George S. Patton
Present Day
John's mind was spinning at the turn of events.
John jogged into Sherlock's room.
He came in the room to find Mary bending on the floor looking at the IV Lock and generally scanning the room.
"Mary," John asked confused. "I'm sorry, what are you doing here?"
"I just stopped by to say hello to Mr. Holmes." She smiled at John.
"I'm sorry this is not a good time." John was growing impatient.
Mary looked John up and down then frowned, "How long has he been missing?" Her British accent left instantly replaced with an American one.
John was on edge, "Who are you?" He took a step toward her now angry.
"Love, we do not have time for this," she said soothingly taking a step closer as well. She continued moving closer until they were practically touching.
"Mycroft," John said simply looking Mary in the eyes. He was amazed. He wondered if Lestrade knew the truth about her.
Without Mary's eyes ever leaving his, John felt a hand in his pocket.
"Hey!" John protested.
"Sorry, I need your phone," Mary did not seem shy or apologetic.
"You should have been sent a text if Holmes is anything like his reputation suggests."
"What sort of text?" John asked now looking at Mary as she held both her phone and John's phone. She rapidly typed in numbers and codes.
Mary did not answer right away but concentrated on her task.
"I need an activation," She spoke to someone on her mobile phone.
"Mary…?" John started to ask questions but was hushed.
Mary smiled, "He is a clever boy." Mary disconnected her phone but held on to John's phone.
"GPS, John. Mycroft had a tracking system installed on Mr. Holmes mobile phone. It seems to have been activated Thirty-eight minutes ago by Mr. Holmes."
Her smile faded, "John, you need to go home, if someone calls or make demands; someone has to be there to answer," John nodded his understanding. Mary smiled again and squeezed his arm. She took a moment to look into John's eye. "I know what he means to you, John."
She hesitated briefly. "It's a good idea to keep your gun on you, at least for the moment."
At John's questioning look Mary confirmed, "Yes John, I do know you have one, it'll be our little secret." She squeezed his arm again. "Tell Lestrade that I was here."
Mary quickly disappeared out the door with her ponytail bobbing in rhythm to her steps.
A/N: Short chapter today, multiple up soon. Lots of Love (LoL)