"Holmes, I don't see why you won't mingle with people. It's not that hard." I said to Holmes as he stood over his chemicals.

"Watson, the general public is to simple minded for me to be around." Holmes said as he turned to face me. "Why should I wast my time mingling when I could be doing my work?"

"Because it would make you look normal?"

"Very funny Watson."

Holmes and I started as the door burst open and Miss Hudson walked in with a smug look on her face. "Mr Holmes, I am having my book club over and there is nothing you can do about it."

"Miss Hudson, I shall just leave for a-" Holmes started to say but she cut him off.

"And you will stay and talk to them. They want to meet you."

Holmes gave her a look of shock and I turned to him. "Holmes, I think this is a wonderful time to practice your social skills."

"Oh, shut it." he snapped.

Sorry I was gone for so long. Between school, family problems, and work, I haven't been able to get any story's done. Promise to update soon.