Fic: 221B - Baby steps

[anarion]

Title: Baby steps
Words: 221
Rating: PG-13
Pairings : Sherlock/John
Warnings: none
Disclaimer: Not mine.

Summary: ‘365 days of 221Bs’ challenge: a prompt a day, given by atlinmerrick.





Previous 221b: Wrap it before you tap it


Today's prompt: Molly's baby

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Baby steps

There was a small wailing coming from the adjoining room. She carefully untangled herself from the arm wrapped around her still slightly chubby middle and padded barefoot through the darkness. Her daughter blinked at her but went back to sleep when she started to caress her head gently.

She had never seen this coming for herself.

She had been convinced that she would spend her life alone, always pining for that dark-haired genius who never even really saw her. She thought she would get a cat and become one of those old lonely (and a little scary) ladies who talk to themselves.

That she owed this new life of hers to Sherlock was kind of ironic.

They had now and then met over a dead body, but she only started noticing him at one of John’s Christmas parties (where Sherlock always pretended to be busy and to not care about having friends). At first they connected over their shared annoyance over Sherlock but that was soon replaced by genuine interest.

The first dates were terribly awkward but he suffered through them and after a year he moved in with her. Little Rosie was born seven months later. The future was suddenly looking bright.

She crawled back into bed and Greg smiled sleepily at her.

“Mmh. Missed you. Come here, baby.”



Next 221b: The issue with the tissue


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AN:
Today's prompt was 'Molly's baby'.

Molly and her baby were first mentioned in Child's Play.

Sorry to all the Mystrade lovers out there. Not happening in my verse, as you will know if you read my little piece about Mycroft.









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Comments

[verityburns.livejournal.com]

Oh, I would absolutely love this... had I not suffered a nightmare last night about having a baby girl. I woke up in a cold sweat and kicked my husband (but not hard enough to wake him).

Putting my personal horror of further forays into childbirth aside, this is gorgeous!

It's lovely to see both Molly and Greg happy and at least some good came of that Christmas party - very nicely done!

[purrculier1.livejournal.com]

Cheering, absolutely cheering about this.
Molly and Lestrade (the two i fret about because they're both alone.)

You gave Molly and Greg a happy ending.
And you told it beautifully. (Goes back to cheering and scaring the cat.)

Thank You really, Thank You truly.

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Molly and Lestrade (the two i fret about because they're both alone.)
Not alone anymore. :)

Thank you for the cheering. Sorry, cat! ;)

[rox712.livejournal.com]

So sweet! I join the chorus of people being happy for Greg and Molly (even if my heart bleeds for Mycroft)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I feel a little bad for Mycroft, though I really don't see him with Greg. I'm sad that he is a very lonely person in my verse.

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

WHAT??? GREG IS THE FATHER OF MOLLY'S BABY??? Does Mycroft knows about that? :D

Aww, it's quite lovely. I also like that the "baby" at the end is not the real one. Yes, I remember Child's Play. John asked Sherlock to marry him at the end. Then there was Forever, BUT you never told us how Sherlock reacted to John's proposal.
*looks at you meaningfully*

[bradspyjamas.livejournal.com]

Apart from Molstrade being the most appalling of names, I love this pairing (although I'm guilty of writing Mystrade myself, simply because I find protective!Greg so appealing and I think Mycroft needs someone on his side) and this is - well, I'm writing an mpreg right now, clearly I'm broody! This is lovely - your 221B's seem to be going from strength to strength!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

LOL - what? Molstrade? Who comes up with these ridiculous names?

I think Mycroft needs someone on his side
I definitely agree, but to be honest, I think in my verse he will stay lonely. I just made myself sad. :(

your 221B's seem to be going from strength to strength!
Thank you! I'm so happy people still enjoy reading!

[treelight.livejournal.com]

How did I never see the possibilities of that pair? They are a lovely couple! We well see more of them in your little stories, right?

[anarion.livejournal.com]

We well see more of them in your little stories, right?
Yes. :D

I'm happy to hear that it worked for you even if you never thought about these two together!

[tialangela.livejournal.com]

Loved it! Lestrade's face when Molly takes off her coat in ASiB did make me wonder... hehehe.

[anarion.livejournal.com]

See? Fixed it for you! ;)

Thank you for taking the time to comment. :)

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

This gave me goosebumps of happy.