AN: And here is part 2 of the engagement! I'm thinking of a part 3 as a text conversation between Lestrade and John about it – thoughts? Or should I try something new and give Molly some "text-time"? Let me know you're preference and I'll go from there!
Disclaimer: I don't own Sherlock Holmes. John Watson has that honor.
10:02
Forgot to ask you last night - who's coming?
JW
10:02
Coming where?
SH
10:03
To the wedding. I'm assuming you've invited a few guests.
JW
10:04
Why would I?
SH
10:04
Well we need a witness - and some might want to commemorate the occasion.
JW
10:05
I'd forgotten about a witness - you choose.
SH
10:06
Really?
JW
10:07
Sure. I hardly care who attends.
SH
10:07
You'd care if I invited Mycroft.
JW
10:08
No - I'd call off the wedding and leave you to deal with him on your own.
SH
10:09
Hmm - guess I'd better leave him out of it. I'd hate to be jilted by you.
JW
10:09
Wise decision.
SH
10:10
Course I still might end up alone at the altar if there's an intriguing case that day.
JW
10:10
You know me so well.
SH
10:11
I sincerely hope you're joking, because I was.
JW
10:12
I am. It may be difficult to discern at times but I do in fact love you.
SH
10:13
Good 'cause I love you. I'll invite Lestrade just in case though.
JW
10:13
He could still get called away and I'd follow.
SH
10:14
True – but I'd be there to hold you in place. Maybe we should be handcuffed together for the ceremony?
JW
10:14
You're taking rather drastic precautionary measures.
SH
10:15
Can never be too careful with you.
JW
10:15
Was that an insult?
SH
10:16
Not intentionally - but it did sound like one in text. Sorry.
JW
10:17
Quite alright. I do the same thing.
SH
10:17
No you don't. When you insult someone you do it on purpose.
JW
10:18
Do not. At times I'm merely stating a fact and they take offense to it.
SH
10:18
That's because you're saying something offensive – hence an insult.
JW
10:19
Not true. It's only a insult if your purpose it to offend – mine is not.
SH
10:19
Then what is your purpose?
JW
10:20
Just sharing my observations.
SH
10:20
If you say so.
JW
10:21
Let's just get back to the question of a witness.
SH
10:21
Right. We'll have Mrs. Hudson, Lestrade and Molly. That work?
JW
10:22
We only need one.
SH
10:22
I know - but they're our friends and I want them there. You said it was my choice.
JW
10:23
Fair enough.
SH
10:24
How about Mike as well?
JW
10:24
Mike?
SH
10:25
Yes - Stamford. He introduced us.
JW
10:25
That's a repulsively sentimental reason to invite someone.
SH
10:26
We're getting married and like it or not that is a sentimental occasion. If it weren't for him we would never have met and we owe him an invitation.
JW
10:26
Fine. Stamford ,Lestrade, Molly and Mrs. Hudson are the end of it though.
SH
10:27
Sounds good to me. I prefer a small wedding anyway. What about a honeymoon?
JW
10:27
Honeymoon?
SH
10:28
I'm kidding. I know better than to try and drag you on holiday.
JW
10:28
I should hope so.
SH
10:29
Shall I handle sending out the invitations?
JW
10:29
If you like.
SH
10:30
Just thought it would be better than them getting a text from you with just a day and time.
JW
10:30
Why do they need to know anything else?
SH
10:31
Never mind. Just let me handle it.
JW
10:31
Gladly.
SH
10:32
I'll nip down to the store after work and get some.
JW
10:33
Oh – get some peroxide as well.
SH
10:33
Will do. Love you.
JW
10:34
I should hope so. I don't think an unrequited romance would suit me.
SH
10:34
Not in the least.
JW
If conveniet please review; if inconvenient review anyway.
KP