sherlockbbc_fic | Prompting Part XXXV

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He tries not to dwell on it. After some time, he manages, because the workload just gets overwhelming and he doesn’t have time to dwell on anything else. Mycroft sends him a new suit and matching black leather shoes which are way more expensive than the one he kind of vomited on, and anyway, they were not damaged by the incident, so it feels like too much of a compensation. He wants to send them back, but he realises that he doesn’t know Mycroft’s address, so in the ends he takes them home and throws them in the back of his wardrobe. He doesn’t need bloody expensive gifts from selfish arseholes. A sodding ‘thank you’ and an answer would have done.

One night in late January Lestrade is walking home, but he decides to stop by 221b Baker Street first, to inform Sherlock about the latest developments of their current case. He knows that something isn’t right the minute he steps into the flat. He can hear shouting from the kitchen as he makes his way up the stairs. He opens the door quietly and slips in unnoticed into the empty living room.
‘You could at least pretend to be interested in our mother’s state of health. Your insufferable attitude and utter lack of respect is going to be the death of her one day.’ Mycroft says in a decidedly strange tone – it is much more laden with vehemence and bitterness than his usual voice, sounding almost like a true emotional display. Lestrade can’t remember ever hearing anything but cool disinterest in Mycroft’s voice before. Sherlock’s answering tone isn’t unlike his brother’s although much more sarcastic.

‘Oh, bravo, Mycroft, because you are making her so proud with your workaholism… or is that even true anymore? Lately I have been only noticing your alcoholism-‘ Sherlock’s voice is cut off by a sudden slapping sound. Lestrade can’t keep put anymore and bursts into the kitchen, in time to see Sherlock’s shocked expression, and Mycroft’s equally shocked gaze. He is staring at his hand, which no doubt is responsible for the darkening red prints on Sherlock’s left cheek. For a moments, everyone remains frozen, then the brothers both look at Lestrade and he starts to stutter.

‘I… I just came to Sherlock… About the case…’

John chooses that moment to rush down the stairs.

‘What is going on here?’ He takes one look at the scene, at Sherlock’s hand, currently cradling his own reddened cheek, and Mycroft, still holding his hand strangely. The look John gives Mycroft is decidedly feral.

‘How dare you?’ He seethes. ‘Get out! Get out this instant!’ He practically shouts, grabbing Sherlock by the shoulder and pulling him away, as if trying to get him as far as possible. Lestrade is watching Mycroft and doesn’t miss the look of disgust and horror that appears on his face as he stands there frozen, staring at his own hand, which he had laid on his own brother. Then the moment breaks like a charm, and Mycroft is rushing out like a whirlwind. Lestrade runs after him.ú

‘Wait, wait! Mycroft!’

He is gone by the time he gets to the bottom of the stairs. Lestrade is overcome by a feeling of déjà vu and swears silently. He runs back and runs up the stairs again, into the flat. John is sitting on the couch with Sherlock, cradling him against his chest. Lestrade really doesn’t want to interrupt, but he needs answers, now.

‘Sherlock, look, I need to ask you this… has this ever happened before?’

Sherlock looks at him, with a decidedly confused look, but he shakes his head, a clear ‘no’. Lestrade nods and feels his shoulders sag with relief.

‘Just one more question: does your brother have a drinking problem?’

Sherlock nods. Lestrade feels something heavy settle in his stomach.

‘Where do I find him?’

*whispers* I love this. I want more.

Prompting Part XXXV

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