Few hours later but here it is! Looky it's a Check Up chapter, so it has now been three weeks since Sherlock started seeing John, they are slowly figuring things out. This has been a bad week, so I am happy that it came out as well as it did, I hope everyone enjoys!

June 29th, 2005
Mycroft's POV
This is the third time he is seeing the doctor to discuss his brother, and the first time he is going in the doctor for himself. He hasn't yet decided whether he is actually ready to discuss himself or not yet. Years of stay quiet tell him it is not a good idea, yet it is something he feels he needs to do at some point and time. Besides, psych has been trying to get him to come in for years.

Thankfully the doctor is willing to work with his schedule, in this case seeing him at seven am rather than during normal business hours.

When he reaches the bottom of the stairwell on his way to the kitchen for his coffee before he leaves for the day, he spots the two spies talking just inside the front door before Moriarty leaves and Gray stays.

"Morning," Jasper murmurs as he bypasses him and heads upstairs to the bedrooms.

Why is the hacker here? He wonders as he collects the coffee and breakfast pie that Miranda made him. Why did the psychopath leave?

His mind quickly plays through all the current issues between MI5 and MI6, coming up with just one answer, a mob that has a base here and other bases elsewhere. That particular group has ties to several terrorist organizations around the world and is a threat to national security but the two agencies have been arguing about whose job it is to deal with them. Both Pike and Wildcard belong to both.

A small smile ghosts over his lips as he understands the hackers logic of using themselves. Now why have Moriarty do whatever is happening instead of doing it himself? Well, Moriarty does have more field experience. More than that, the psychopath used to work with the terrorist organizations before being recruited and sometimes still does at the request of whichever branch needs to pass information along.

That would make Moriarty the better choice for this, he thinks.

Anna is waiting for him inside the car, a file on her lap and eyes on her phone.

"There's a situation brewing between the departments that needs to be handled, the higher ups want you to do so." She comments after the door swings shut.

Blandly, he responds, "I believe Pike and Wildcard are taking care of it."

She nods, making a quick note on her phone before handing him a piece of paper.

His eyes quickly flicker over his schedule for the day, committing it to memory so the paper can be destroyed.

It's going to be a long day, he thinks as he glances out the window. The rest of the ride to the office is quiet, the only sound being her lightly tapping at her mobile. When they get there, she escorts him to the locked, but stays outside, returning to the car.

-Good morning Mycroft.- the doctor greets him after he steps in.

-Good morning, John,- he answers politely, eyes taking in the details, including the fact the doctor did not sleep much last night. Perhaps he should reschedule, he thinks.

-How are you this morning?- the doctor inquires as they walk to the office.

He takes the time it takes to settle into their seats to decide how to answer that. It never fails to surprise him that John actually means the question and isn't just asking to be polite. -I am worried about Sherlock. I will be leaving for at least five days because of an unavoidable work situation, and am concerned what will happen during that time.-

John thinks about that for a few minutes, sitting still as he does so. -Are you unsure of Sherlock's safety with Jim?-

He nods slowly, -That is part of it, currently Moriarty is away dealing with a situation and Gray is at the flat.- Seeing that the doctor is not exactly sure who he is talking about, he clarifies, -Jim and Jasper.-

Smiling ruefully, John nods in understanding, -Sorry, I deal with so many people, unless they are a patient or immediate family, I don't keep track of last names,-

It's his turn to nod in understanding. -Of course, forgive me for not thinking of that.-

-It's all right,- the doctor responds, -I can understand your leeriness regarding Jim. Psychopaths can be unpredictable at the best of times. Why are you leery of Jasper?-

-He thought it best to not correct my misassumption regarding his true identity.- he answers, still annoyed that he was honest and open with Sherlock but not him.

-Makes sense, trust issues,- there is a small smile, -I can understand those.-

Yes, John definitely can understand those, he thinks as he watches the doctor. He's seen the file and records, even considered erasing them or washing them since the doctor is treating himself and his brother. At this point he hasn't made any decisions on the matter.

-Is it something that can be rescheduled, or is it something that has already been rescheduled once and can't be a second time?- John asks after a few minutes of companionable silence.

-I have already rescheduled once, so it is not possible to do so a second time.- he responds with a sigh.

-Well, I don't know if it will make you feel any better, but I think that Sherlock is in perfectly safe hands between the two of them. Worse case, they manage to recruit him.- the blonde tells him with a small smile.

He blinks, he hadn't considered that a worse case situation. Actually, he hadn't considered that at all. Perhaps he should have. It's not ideal, but it would be useful and give his brother something to do so not to focus on his addiction.

-While not ideal, that is not actually a bad possibility,- he eventually comments.

-That's good.- John responds, -Besides this trip, is there some other reason you are concerned for your brother?-

Several minutes are spent thinking about that question before he replies, -He seems to have had several relapses lately.-

-Has he been using drugs?- the doctor asks seriously, sitting straighter in the chair, and eyes narrowing.

-No, Moriarty has been proficient in making sure that does not happen,- he quickly responds. -Perhaps i should say he has been overwhelmed several times instead, rather than having a relapse, even though i see them as being the same.-

-They're not though. A relapse is repeating the unhealthy behavior. Being overwhelmed is having his senses or mind sent into overdrive, making it too much for him process.- John explains calmly.

He absorbs that information, changing the way he considers the situation. The doctors at the rehab had said that they were one in the same, while John is saying otherwise. In this he is going to trust the doctor who is having the most success reaching his brother, and that means John.

-I will keep that in mind and under advisement,- he states, relieved over the differences.

-Excellent, now then, any other concerns regarding Sherlock?- John asks with a warm smile.

-How often should I expect him to be overwhelmed like that?- he queries, another thing that has concerned him. Though if the overloads are not part of the addiction in this case, they are a little less concerning.

-It's impossible to say, sometimes he will be bothered by something that otherwise wouldn't affect him, other times it will be something that causes a trigger and can be avoided. Triggers will need to be learned, to reduce their likelihood of occurring by avoidance and learning non-harmful coping mechanisms, the rest is day by day.- John answers, pausing before stating, -I did tell you there would be relapses and bad days. So far you have avoided any relapses with Jim's presence, however eventually you will have to trust Sherlock on his own, and that is when they are likely to occur. When they happen you can't act like all is lost or he is nothing but a failure, that will only make them worse.-

Again he takes the time to absorb that information, clearly remembering the conversation that the doctor is referring to. It will be hard to follow that advice, but he wishes to mend his relationship with his brother. That will not happen if Sherlock thinks he is being looked down on or judged harshly.

-Of course,- he agrees. When he feels his phone vibrate, he comments, -Excuse me,- in ASL as he pulls it out with the other hand and glances at the screen. He can't miss the call.

John nods at him, turning his attention to the computer and effectively giving him privacy.

Standing, he moves to the other side of the room, and answers the phone, quickly discussing the situation before hanging up. He will have to call this meeting to a close early.

-Forgive me, it appears I have to leave sooner than expected,- he tells the younger man, returning to right in front of the desk.

Rising, John nods in understanding, -Of course, I understand, would you like a copy of your brother's questions now, or would you like to wait until you return?-

Questions, oh yes, the doctor suggested that Sherlock write out questions for him on Saturday.

-I would appreciate the ones you currently have. That way I may consider them if I have time.-

John nods in agreement, opening a drawer on the desk and pulling a small file out that is offered to him. -These are the questions with space for you to write your replies or thoughts if you'd like. We can either discuss it together later or I can discuss your answers and then share them with Sherlock if you would prefer.-

-I will notify you of my answer after I have had a chance to read them,- he answers, accepting the file.

-Alright,- the doctor agrees, walking to the door and escorting him out. -Have a good trip, Mycroft.-

-Thank you, have a good day, Doctor Watson.- he responds politely, slipping through the door and to the waiting car.

He will read and consider the questions later, for now he has work to do.

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