A/N – Sorry its been a while! Been quite busy! Trying to make more time to write more now! :)

'They've given you permission to talk to the girl, but only if she is willing too. Not for very long either.' Lestrade says to Sherlock and John.

Sherlock then nods and walks over to a nearby bench where the girl is sitting.

Lestrade and John follow Sherlock. The girl puts her head up, eyes not even tear stained.

'Hi Jasmine, this is Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson. I believe they have a few questions for you, if you don't mind answering.' Lestrade said trying not to be patronising.

Jasmine takes in a deep breath 'Okay.'

'You may think some of the questions are irrelevant but these two should be able to find out how to track your step dad down.' Lestrade added.

'Jasmine is it?' Sherlock looked at the young girl. She nodded back.

'What was your step fathers so called name?'

'Justin Lucas. What do you mean by "so called?"'

'Did he ever say he was going out with colleagues or friends but never mention whom it is he is meeting with.' Sherlock ignored the girls curiosity.

'Yeah, he used to go out with work mates every so often. We never asked him who with though, just like he never told us who either.' Jasmine answered.

'Was it regular meeting with these "colleagues" or was there no set pattern.'

'Well, he would usually look at his phone and say he was meeting up with them and he was not sure when he'd be back.' The girl looked up at Sherlock wanting answers. John and Lestrade knew full well she wouldn't be getting any.

'Do you know what his job was?'

'I have no idea. He never really mentioned his work, so I never bothered asking. He did tend to wear suits a lot though. Must have been fairly important.'

'Interesting. I think that's it, anything to add John?' John looked surprised.

'Not that I can think of, no.'

'Okay then, thank you Jasmine. Lestrade can I have the address?' Sherlock looked at Lestrade.

'Donovan will give it too you.' Lestrade pointed over to where Sally was. Sherlock scurried off.

'Um, sorry but, is there something wrong with him. He seems a bit... mad?' Jasmine interrupted.

'Oh no, he is perfectly normal in his own little way.' Lestrade said.

'He's always like that but I'm pretty sure he will have your step dad tracked down soon. Not to worry!' John said to Jasmine and smiled. She smiled back half heartedly.

Lestrade gestured John over away from Jasmine.

'Big ask here John. We shouldn't really be doing stuff like this but that young girl looks starved. Any chance you could take her just down the road for something to eat maybe? As long as we know where you are at all times. Also I think its best we get her away from here for a bit and the social are going to be ages yet!' Lestrade said quieter than usual.

'Of course! I must admit quite hungry myself. I'm sure all the food at home is contaminated now anyway.' John said while Lestrade smirked.

'Come on then. Make sure you text me when your coming back and where you have gone.'

'Sure.' Lestrade and John headed their way back over to Jasmine. Lestrade crouched to Jasmine, who was still sitting on the bench.

'Dr John Watson here will take you for something to eat if that's okay.' Lestrade rose onto his feet, looked at John and patted him on shoulder. 'You can trust him, he is an ex army doctor. Sure to keep you safe.' Lestrade turned back to the young girl and smiled.

Jasmine looked at the female officer next to her who nodded back in approval.

'Okay.' She said standing up.

'Great! He will just take you down the road. I'm sure he will let you take a pick from where you want to eat!' Lestrade said. She smiled back.

'Ready then?' John said smiling.

'Yeah.' This time managing to smile back properly.

John turned to walk out of the park but just before Lestrade grabbed him and mouthed 'Thank you!'

John stopped, voice lowered. 'Any time! But you owe me drink now!' Lestrade laughed and nodded, hands in the air.

John turned and walked to with Jasmine to the street. They walked in silence but thankfully wasn't awkward John thought. After all, he wasn't entirely sure what to say at this moment in time to a girl who was still trying to take in the fact her mum his dead.

Sherlock arrived at the flat and then attempted to open the door. It only took a matter of seconds. He looked around noticing it was moderately neat other than the fact that there was glass and water all over the living room floor, clearly a vase was broken during the argument.

Sherlock noticed that the doors to every room were open. It may be early summer but that does not excuse the fact it was a fairly old building so keeping in heat was difficult. He went to a room which immediately he assumed was Jasmine's, with posters dotted over the room. There was a walk in wardrobe at the end of the room and the door was ajar. Some people do leave there wardrobe doors open, he thought, but Justin must have been looking for her which is why every single door was open. Even the airing cupboard door was open slightly.

He ventured into what must have been Justin and the mothers room. Looking over her noticed an expensive bottle of aftershave on one of the bedside tables. He rummaged through the draw which was empty apart from the odd uninteresting thing such as a couple of pens.

'He's been back.' Sherlock said out loud quietly.

Sherlock got his phone out of his pocket and sent a text to John.

Where are you?

-SH

Almost immediately John replied.

The Volunteer.

The bar and restaurant near us.

-John

On my way.

-SH