Second First Day:

The adoption was final. The paperwork would be taken care of after the baby was born and now they just had to wait. Dora was starting school in a few days and she was excited to go and see Elliott and tell her that she was going to have a new baby brother. Yes, Maddie was having a boy and they were already getting started on preparing the nursery. That had to be put on hold, however, as Sherlock and John had to get Dora ready for primary school.

"Why do I need a new school?" Dora asked. "What's wrong with the old one?" John was brushing her wild curls in an attempt to get her ready for her first day.

"Because you are a big girl now and this is a school for big girls." John tried to convince her but it wasn't working.

"But I was a big girl before, Daddy. You said so."

John sighed as he finished brushing her hair. "Well, you are a bigger girl now. Are you ready to go?"

Dora shrugged.

"Go say bye to Father."

Dora ran to her parent's bedroom and jumped on the bed. "Bye Father. I'll miss you. Will you get me before lunch?"

"Not today. You have to stay a little longer at this school, but you will have fun. Have a good day. I love you." Sherlock hugged her and sent her off to school with John.

The primary school wasn't far from the house. The walk to the school was short making Dora unhappy. "I don't want to go, Daddy. Can't I just stay home? I don't like school."

"You don't know that unless you go in there and try to have fun. Come on let's go find your class." John led Dora down the halls to her classroom. "Here we are. Have a good day. You'll be fine. I love you."

"Love you." Dora grumbled as John left.

"Find your seat." The teacher called and Dora sat down at the desk labeled 'Endora Holmes'

She looked around for Elliott, but by the time class started she hadn't shown up. Dora was nervous. She didn't know anyone here and her Dad promised her Elliott would be at school with her.

The teacher called everyone's name and launched into a boring lecture about what they could expect this year, but Dora didn't care to listen. She was more concerned that her friend wasn't in class with her.

She didn't have much time to fret. As soon as the teacher finished talking, she gave them an assignment to draw a picture of their favorite things which was kind of fun but not as much fun as it would be with Elliott there. Dora and the others worked quietly until the teacher announced it was time to go outside and play.

Dora followed the other children outside where she finally spotted Elliott.

"Elliott, where were you?" Dora called.

"I was in class. I don't like it here, Dora. We don't get to play together all day." Elliott complained.

"I know. I want to go back to the old school."

The girls were silent for a moment thinking of when they were in class together before Dora broke the silence.

"Race you to the swings." The girls took off, their unhappiness forgotten as they played together again.

Author's Note: Sorry this is short. I just wanted something small to go between the previous chapter and the next one. Thank you to RainyDays-and-DayDreams and KittyJeanLightwood for reviewing. Merry Christmas Eve Eve!