This came to me when I started watching the newest episodes of Elementary. However this story is an AU story I hope you enjoy it and review it. I own nothing.

Chapter 1

"Sherlock "called Dr. Joan Watson moving down the stairs in search of her husband she knew from the look of his side of the bed that he had barely slept the night before. She found him sitting at the dining room table a thousand things in front of him.

" I'll make breakfast " smiled Joan smiling at him as she left to go into the kitchen knowing he hadn't heard a word she said because he was deep in thought and he was hard at work and it was the determination he always put into his work that made her love him so much. The kitchen felt cold to the touch as she entered turning on the light over the kitchen as she set a pan on the stove before switching it on starting to cook a breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast a million thoughts on her minds as the food sizzled cooking on the stove; Sherlock and her had been married five years and now after all that time they were finally beginning the family they had waited so long to have.

" Good morning "whispered Joan looking down at her slightly rounded stomach she was just beginning to show in her pregnancy and placing a hand over her stomach she smiled feeling a surge of pure joy that she was carrying a baby created by their love inside her. She was almost twelve weeks along and she couldn't wait to be a mother though she would miss working on cases at her husband's side; until she had the baby she was no longer allowed to work on cases and she knew in that moment he was pouring over resumes looking for a new assistant to replace her.

He had become extremely overprotective and she knew he was probably trying to find someone he deemed worthy to replace her until she could return to his side after the baby was born, but part of her dreaded him finding a replacement what if he didn't want her back when the baby was born, what if this new person got the job done better than her.

"Sherlock are you going to stand there and stare at me or are you going to come kiss me good morning "said Joan looking at him out of the corner of her eye a smile playing at her lips as he silently moved to her side.

" Good morning " smiled Sherlock turning her to face him bringing her to kiss his lips ever so briefly before she turned around again focusing on breakfast again feeling as his arms curled around her.

" You look beautiful today how are you feeling " whispered Sherlock placing a hand over hers on her stomach pride growing inside him that his child grew inside her waiting for her answer receiving it when she turned her head kissing him in silent answer. She rested against his chest as their lips parted and she removed the cooked bacon onto a plate moving to do the same with the toast beginning the eggs after everything else.

"Sherlock stop staring at me "said Joan looking at him as he stepped away from her leaning against the counter inches away from her he couldn't seem to take her eyes off her she had always been beautiful, but now with their child inside her she was gorgeous and he loved her more than anything in the world in that moment. When the eggs, bacon, and toast were done they moved to the dining room sitting together among all his papers.

"How's all this coming "asked Joan looking at the papers scattered across the table and it didn't escape his notice that she never let her eyes stray from the many papers very long and he knew something was troubling her.

"Watson what's wrong "said Sherlock taking her hand quickly pulling her into his lap. Joan didn't say anything at first sitting in his lap in silence until suddenly before he knew it she was crying.

"Joan sweetheart what's the matter "breathed Sherlock his lips against her temple letting her cry into his neck as he wrapped his arms around her in an attempt to sooth her.

"I'm sorry I'm being so stupid crying like this "cried Joan fisting her hands in the lapels of his suit jacket.

"Love you are not being stupid if something is bothering you it is important to me so I can fix it "explained Sherlock making her meet his gaze staring into her tear stained eyes.

"Have you found someone to replace me yet, someone to replace me as your assistant "asked Joan looking at him then the papers scattered over the table.

"I have an interview today why "said Sherlock kissing her lips tenderly brushing away the last of her tears as she stopped crying.

She tried to hide her frown, but she could never get anything past him. "Sweetheart talk to me what is the matter "breathed Sherlock wrapping her securely in his arms kissing her sweetly the words leaving his lips in-between kisses.

"I'm afraid I don't want to be replaced if my replacement is better than me you won't want me back "whispered Joan looking away from him she knew her fear was irrational. Her words made him speechless, but he could tell that this was something that truly worried her. Lifting her head to meet his gaze he held her face in his hands before kissing her lips tenderly pushing all his love for her into that kiss making it known how much he loved her.

Feeling as she wrapped her arms around him he smiled against her lips pulling her closer as he deepened the kiss.

" Watson no one could ever out shine you, no one is better than you, you are irreplaceable the only reason I'm bothering with a temporary replacement is because I love you and I don't want to lose you or our baby " whispered Sherlock his lips brushing the shell of her ear brushing the hair from her tear filled glistening eyes. They sat together in silence after that, but finally it was time for him to leave for the interview.

"I love you Sherlock "whispered Joan as they rose from the chair they sat in gently kissing his lips before taking his hand walking to the door with him kissing him goodbye at the door.

"Try and take it easy today no strenuous activity "whispered Sherlock a silent plea in his voice as he took her hands.

" I will I'm just going to clean up then I was going to go get some shopping done I can hardly fit into my clothes anymore " explained Joan frowning for just a second before he kissed her lips making her frown turn upside down before stepping away descending down the steps.

"If you need me for any reason at all just call and I'll hurry home "explained Sherlock watching as she nodded waving as he continued down the street. Closing the door behind him Watson gathered up their breakfast dishes returning to the kitchen rinsing the dishes before piling them into the dish washer. Next she continued to their bedroom straightening the room until it looked perfect and immaculate again. When the time came to change her clothes Joan couldn't help, but feel huge despite the fact she wasn't that big yet her clothes felt tight around her; she felt much better now that she had spoken to her husband.

When the brownstone was clean and in order Watson prepared to leave to go shopping she needed clothes. She had known she would have to shop for maternity clothes soon and while she was looking forward to being a mother she wasn't looking forward to getting fat. She couldn't imagine how Sherlock would react when she grew into a human house and her ankles swelled up so much she could barely watch; she knew he loved her unconditionally, but she couldn't help, but fear he would be disgusted by her appearance as her pregnancy progressed. The thought that her own husband might not want to touch her made her heart ache. Brushing her long black hair Watson looked at herself in the mirror resting a hand over her stomach she was barely showing, but the thought that their baby was growing inside her made her forget her body and only think of their baby.

Ever since she had discovered she was pregnant she had been thinking of the many possibilities, the many turns this babies life could take she would love their child no matter what, but she couldn't help, but wonder would he be like Sherlock or her.

"Now to go shopping "breathed Joan exiting the brownstone locking the door behind her deep inside she was dreading the idea of shopping, but it had to be done. She would go grocery shopping first then she would go shopping for new clothes, clothes that didn't hug her body making her afraid to move for fear of her clothes ripping. As she was leaving the brownstone her husband Sherlock Holmes was sitting in a coffee shop waiting for the person he was interviewing to arrive. He sat alone in a corner of the shop the only other presence being that of a young woman a few seats down.

This girl immediately caught his attention; she sat in jeans and a concert tee shirt her booted feet propped up on the chair next to her. Her coffee sat untouched next to her as she seemed completely focused on her IPod her earphones stuffed into her ears. They sat in the same general area both of them eyeing the door waiting for someone to enter and approach them. The person he was waiting for was named Kitty Winter and as time passed and no one arrived he suddenly looked at the girl a few seats down a new idea popping into his head; could this young woman be Kitty Winter. Taking his tea he stood up approaching the young woman standing in front of her meeting her gaze when she looked up to check the door again.

"Excuse me can I help you with something "snapped the woman pulling an earphone from her ear her eyes moving over him.

"Yes I believe we're waiting for each other "said Sherlock extending his hand to her giving her a smile as he peered down at her.

" Excuse me " snapped the woman not taking his hand as the other earphone fell from her ear landing with the other onto the table as she sat up straight still eyeing the door as if planning to make a run for it.

"I believe I'm the one you've been eyeing the door waiting for "said Sherlock extending his hand again for her to take having to wait a moment again before she finally took it.

" Sherlock Holmes " said Sherlock shaking her hand as he introduced himself watching as her eyes widened and she sat up even straighter.

" I'm Kitty " exclaimed Kitty looking up at him her mouth hanging open for no reason that he could find as she finally dropped his hand and he sat down across from her their interview beginning without another word.