Ch. 12 Something Amazing

Days 3 and 4 Hospitalization

For two more days, John Watson endured Sherlock's hospitalization without much change. Sherlock was still critically ill but stable, sleeping most of the time. When he wasn't sleeping, Sherlock became easily restless and anxious requiring much soothing and usually a sedative before fatigue won over his system. John helped with his daily care, bathing and repositioning. Chrystal showed him how to do range of motion to keep Sherlock's joints from stiffening and to improve his circulation. Even thought John was a Doctor he ordered the therapy, he didn't perform it. But this was Sherlock, his best friend.

Mary brought John his travel bag with clothing changes and other personal items. She visited briefly with Sherlock while John went to freshen up in the lounge.

She sat in the chair by his bed and closed her eyes in a silent prayer for his return to health. She liked Sherlock from the very first time they had met. He was brutally honest and highly intelligent. Opening her eyes again, she looked into the grey-blue eyes peering back at her.

She struggled a bit to stand, her gravid belly throwing off her balance. Sherlock's restrained hand moved over toward her. Being a nurse herself she knew what that meant. She held his hand.

"Sherlock. John will be right back. I brought him some clothes and things. How do you feel?"

Sherlock closed his eyes and made a slight grimace.

"That was a stupid question wasn't it? Are you comfortable?"

His eyes opened again and he nodded a yes before pulling his hand from hers. He pointed at her.

"Me? Oh, yes. I'm good."

Then he pointed at her stomach.

"The baby? Great! I'm due in 2 weeks. Can't wait."

Sherlock held his hand out again and moved his fingers signaling a 'come closer'.

She took a step closer and guided his hand towards her. He wanted to put his hand on her stomach. She was then glad the baby was active.

"Wait for it. You will feel it, just be still and wait", she watched Sherlock as his eyes closed in concentration, waiting for the event to happen.

When the baby moved, it was a strong kick. Sherlock's eyes widened and he smiled around the breathing tube.

Mary grasped his hand. "Amazing isn't it?"

John reappeared in the room, fresh from his shower and change. He looked at them both quizzically, "What did I miss?"

Sherlock pointed to Mary's stomach.

"Sherlock felt the baby move just now." She beamed a smile and stroked Sherlock's hair.

John rounded the bed to kiss Mary on the cheek. "You are incredible Mrs. Watson."

"I know".

He looked at Sherlock who was now asleep, a faint smile on his lips.