Fic: 221B - Not a housekeeper
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anarionTitle: Not a housekeeper
Words: a 221B has 221 words and ends with a b-word
Rating: PG-13
Pairings : Sherlock/John
Warnings: none
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Summary: ‘365 days of 221Bs’ challenge: a prompt a day, given by
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atlinmerrick. Day 212.Previous 221b: Phytology
Today's prompt: independence
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Not a housekeeper
Mrs Hudson heard him open the outer door and called his name before he could set a foot on the stairs.
He took a quick deep breath but followed her into her own flat when she waved him near.
“Mrs Hudson, this better be important. I really don’t have time. I just wanted a quick word with John before meeting DI Lestrade.”
“We need to talk about your brother.”
“Dear God, what has he done now?”
“Nothing as far as I know. It’s just... I watched the two of you on John’s birthday. You are still stuck in your... what did they call it on the telly? Ah, yes, childhood dynamics! It’s not healthy. I know you love each other, although I don't approve of the strange ways you tend to show it.”
“Mrs Hudson.”
“I’m not finished.”
He rolled his eyes inwardly. He should have been more careful to avoid being ambushed by Mrs Hudson.
She was making tea now, her back to him.
“Don’t you roll your eyes at me, young man!”
“I didn’t...”
“But you wanted to. I know it’s difficult for you to let go, but will you at least think about it? It would do both of you good and it is your responsibility to take the first step. You are, after all, the older brother.”
Next 221b: Shaken, not stirred
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AN:
The prompt - courtesy of Verity Burns - was 'independence'.
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Date: 2013-01-06 01:17 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-06 02:29 pm (UTC)I love that moment of uncertainty at whether it's Mycroft or Sherlock. I pretty much figured it was Mycroft once Mrs. H said "we need to talk about your brother". I don't think she'd phrase it quite like that with Sherlock somehow... :)
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Date: 2013-01-06 02:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-06 03:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-06 03:40 pm (UTC)I think it's "this had better be important." :-)
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Date: 2013-01-06 04:35 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-06 07:07 pm (UTC)Oh, all right, Anarion deserves it even more. Love the twist in this one!
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Date: 2013-01-06 07:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-06 10:21 pm (UTC)Love BAMF!Mrs. Hudson!
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Date: 2013-01-06 10:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-06 10:33 pm (UTC):D
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Date: 2013-01-06 10:38 pm (UTC)Perfect ringtone is perfect!
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Date: 2013-01-06 11:07 pm (UTC)And I think it says that once a woman has eaten your cookies, she is your slave for life and would never lead you astray - and that you are aware of this fact :D
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Date: 2013-01-07 12:01 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-07 12:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-07 08:23 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-07 08:23 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-07 11:28 am (UTC)And Mrs. Hudson is totally right, as she always is. *nods*
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Date: 2013-01-08 10:05 am (UTC)