Needing You

The Text

A light breeze was blowing through the London streets as John Watson made his way home. He felt a vibration in his pocket, so he reached in and grabbed his phone. The name 'Greg Lestrade' glowed brightly on the small screen.

"Huh." John mumbled to himself as he opened to the text to read it. He did not get texts from Lestrade very often.

Listen can you talk to Sherlock, he did something today that freaked me out.-GL

What did he do this time? -JW

We wrapped up the case; he excused himself for a moment but was taking a while so I

Went around looking for him. Found him in an alley head leaning against a wall, he was crying John.-GL

Sherlock crying? That does sound troublesome. Any reason why he might have been crying? -JW

If I knew I wouldn't be asking you.-GL

Have you two been talking lately? I just figured because you weren't on cases as much anymore.-GL

It has been a bit harder lately. You don't suppose it is because I have not been around as much. -JW

It might run a bit deeper than that.-GL

I will make sure to drop by Baker Street later to talk to him. -JW

Thank-you. He won't take my calls I thought he might listen to you.-GL

That is a bit unusual I dare say. -JW

I haven't seen him look that distressed in a long time.-GL

I do hope he is well. I do worry about him sometimes. -JW

We all do.-GL

Give him a text? You might have more luck than me.-GL

Yeah, of course -JW

[To Sherlock]

Hi Sherlock -JW

[delayed] Do you need anything?-SH

I just wanted to know how you are doing. Any interesting cases? -JW

Just closed one with Lestrade, double homicide.-SH

And the goldfish was missing from the bowl.-SH

I'm fine.-SH

He said, well, he said that you were a bit upset -JW

Oh.-SH

He told you.-SH

He was worried, and so am I Sherlock -JW

Worrying isn't an efficient use of your time.-SH

Well, Sherlock, you are my friend, and friends look after each other. Is there something

You wanted to talk about? You can tell me, you know. -JW

I know I can tell you, you've extended that offer multiple times.-SH

You act as though I'm incapable of crying.-SH

It is just a bit unusual though, you have to admit. -JW

It's a normal human function am I not allowed those?-SH

Well, yes you are. You just never really express normal human functions. For you to feel something deeply enough for you to be brought to tears, it must be important, and as your friend, I just wanted to look out for you is all. -JW

[delayed] It just built up and I couldn't shove it down anymore.-SH
There.-SH

I can understand that Sherlock, it is fine. -JW

I'm sure you can.-SH

It's not your business just let me sort it out.-SH

Fine. I will drop by later though. -JW

No!-SH

Well, why not? -JW

You don't live here anymore, maybe I'm busy.-SH

It will just be for a minute Sherlock. I am going to be down that way anyways, and I have not seen you for a while. -JW

Yes I'm aware we haven't seen each other thank-you.-SH

So, now we can. What is the trouble? -JW

Because you're only seeing me because Lestrade ran to you telling you I was crying.-SH

That isn't true Sherlock. I was planning on dropping by anyway. -JW

Rubbish.-SH

You can't you're not allowed.-SH

I'm not allowed? Really Sherlock, what is going on? -JW

I'm still crying that's what's going on so leave me alone.-SH

Sherlock, please. Just let me come help you. -JW

How would you be able to.-SH

Talking helps. You can talk to me. Face to face. -JW

I don't want you seeing me like this.-SH

I will think no less of you. You have seen me in bad times. -JW

You're already on your way aren't you.-SH

Stupid stubborn idiot.-SH

I am already at the door. -JW

You still have your key.-SH

Yes I do. -JW