Hello, all, I, Eiko, am back! :) I was bored and decided I wanted to re-read stuffs, and I found this and decided I was going to post this, so I did! Watson's out for this round, but don't worry! He'll be back! Lestrade is taking his place temporarily. I wanted to be Lestrade because he's awesome and deserves the love! ;) Hope y'all enjoy!
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GL: Sherlock, what are you planning to do for John's birthday? He's turning 40.
SH: Buy him a cake?
GL: Alright. That's a good start. Do you know what kind of cake he likes?
SH: I assume chocolate.
GL: Well, I won't second guess your judgment. Were you planning on having a party?
SH: Not particularly.
GL: Don't you think he would like one? I know he doesn't normally like being fussed over but surely this is different.
SH: Perhaps.
GL: We ought to throw him a party. Whom do you think we should invite?
SH: People he knows.
GL: And they would be?
SH: I don't know.
GL: You don't know? Does he have any relatives?
SH: Sister, though he doesn't like her much.
GL: Hm... that's unfortunate. Let's see: there's you, me, Mrs. Hudson, Alin- anyone else? Does he have a girlfriend or-
SH: Sarah something or other, his overseer at the clinic.
GL: Then we should invite her, too, yes?
SH: I suppose.
GL: Do you mind having the party at your flat?
SH: That is fine. Mrs. Hudson would like that, I think.
GL: Sounds good. What kind of food should we have for the main meal?
SH: Roast chicken.
GL: Would Mrs. Hudson be willing to make it or should I order takeaway?
SH: Mrs. Hudson will make it I'm sure.
GL: Food, guest list... I'd suggest decorations, but that's hardly thinkable considering it's your flat. We can use Mrs. Hudson's eating ware. Does Friday at six p.m. work?
SH: Isn't his birthday Monday though?
GL: Yes, but that's a work night, so I'm sure he would probably prefer his party on a weekend so that he can sleep in the next day, assuming he can sleep in with you around.
SH: True. Do people normally do that?
GL: Let their flat-mates sleep in on weekends? Yes.
SH: No, have parties on the wrong days.
GL: Sometimes, yes. Usually when the majority of the attendants either cannot make it or it is otherwise inconvenient.
SH: Hn, if they liked the person shouldn't they come if inconvenient anyway?
GL: Well, yes if possible but sometimes circumstances do not permit them to go.
SH: True.
GL: So should we have it at six p.m. on Friday?
SH: Fine.
GL: It's settled, then. Oh! Drinks! Would he prefer tea or beer or...?
SH: Some fruity drink.
GL: Like punch or juice? Or something with alcohol?
SH: Alcohol.
GL: Got it. I'll bring something then. What kind of present should I get?
SH: Stethoscope? I'm getting him a vintage surgery kit, like one they carried in insane asylums.
GL: ...I'm sure he will love it. What does he like outside of work? Any books he wants? Particular kind of tea he likes? Stores he likes to shop at? I heard he's still looking for a replacement jumper.
SH: Why would I know that? It's not very useful?
GL: It is when trying to buy a present- or even trying to be a good friend.
SH: But it would only take up room needed for other things. Like knowing about letters and who writes them.
GL: Well, you could at least have a file labeled 'John Watson' somewhere in there just in case.
SH: There is, but it has important things in it. Like his blood type, date of birth, bank account number, computer passwords, and the like.
GL: I'm afraid to know what is in my folder- if I even have one... what about a package of assorted teas?
SH: That should be fine. And you have one.
GL: Everything's settled, then? And I'm honored that you have a folder for me... I think.
SH: Yes, well Anderson and Donovan have one, too, though it's mostly things that I can annoy them with. Everyone I come into contact with repeatedly has one...
GL: I figured as much on both accounts. Well, if that's it then I'll get back to work. And no, there's nothing new for you.
SH: Alright.
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Another chapter done! Sorry it took so long! DX Here are my shout outs to all you lovely reviewers! :D
bleedingcrimson: good for you, Alin Dear.
Morgan Stuart: Ah, yes, indeed. Sherlock's entertainment would probably only be entertaining to those individuals who are as oddly twisted as himself… XD
BlackBloodedMagic: Why thank you. We quite enjoyed writing it.
Hanabella Louise: I'm glad you liked your reply (and that you found our chapter worth the wait). I laughed when I read it myself, as I didn't actually get to see half of what bleedingcrimson wrote until this was up! :P Was this update worth the wait as well?
DarthJackie: I personally think that both Lestrade and Watson are very intelligent –they are simply different kinds of intelligent. Plus I see Lestrade as having more street smarts while Watson has awesome front-line soldier survival skills. I hope you enjoyed this Watson-less (yet not at the same time) chapter! ;)
Please review, everyone! Thanks! :D