I feel the need to keep all of you in suspense.
Special
It was time for breakfast, and Anita and Mycroft retreated to the kitchen, chatting about their plans later that day.
"You haven't opened your gifts yet," remarked John curiously.
"I prefer to do it in private, or to just watch my family open their own. It's satisfying in its own way," Sherlock told him honestly.
John smirked. "Shall I leave you to open your presents alone?"
"No, you may stay. Shall we open yours first?"
"How about last?"
"Sounds fair." Sherlock reached for the gift from his mother, then hesitated. "...Now I'm curious about yours."
"Don't be." John grinned. "It's nothing special."
"If it's from you, it is."
Prompt was from Anonymous, and it was: special