Never Gone: A Study in Suitors Part Two ⭐

4 - It's Been a Year

Since Sherlock offered to stop going out after Irene things had gotten a little better between the two of us. We were talking more openly and just being a married couple. In fact we finally went on a honeymoon. Something Sherlock had been promising since we got married but never followed through on. We traveled for a good couple of weeks, Sherlock wanted to give me everything.

While we were gone, I had no night terrors and everything seemed to be coming to an end. Once the carriage pulled back up to the apartment on Baker Street I groaned as Sherlock removed his lips from mine since we had been kissing since leaving the train station.

"Home again." I said with a sigh.

"You know...we don't have to tell anyone yet. We can go home and still act like we are away." Sherlock said leaning in, giving me another small kiss and I moaned in the kiss.

"I think that sounds like an amazing idea..." I said as the carriage door opened. Sherlock stepped out, then helped me out. Once I got out he pulled me flush against him and I giggled. He placed a hand on my cheek and sighed.

"You look relaxed, I want to keep you this way." Sherlock asked and I sighed nodding.

"Same goes for you Sherlock. Let's not let anything bug us or get us the way we were. We are happy finally Sherlock." I said and he nodded.

"Happy enough we can start talking about...a family" Sherlock said and I smiled.

"Really?!" I asked excitedly.

"It's time I stop being an idiot." Sherlock said and I nodded. The trunks were taken from the carriage, carried up to our place and left outside the door. I knew I should have told my mom I was back but Sherlock and I snuck up to the apartment. Once we got to the door Sherlock pinned me against it and I giggled as he passionately kissed me.

"Want to work on making that family with me now?" Sherlock asked barely breaking our lips apart.

"You know I do." I said and he smiled. As we made out he unlocked the door. We stumbled into the apartment.

"WELCOME HOME!" We heard voice yell and quickly broke apart to find Enola, Lord Tewkesbury, Emilia, MJ and Beatrice all there. Sherlock and I looked shocked seeing everyone.

"Well clearly you weren't expecting us." Beatrice said.

"Why would we have been just because we're home..." I said as she came over and hugged me.

"We are happy you two made it home safe and sound." Enola said.

"I was with Sherlock, I was perfectly safe." I said and he leaned down kissing my forehead.

Lord Tewkesbury walked over and gave me a hug. He was the Lord of his household now and we were so proud of the man he was becoming, well I was Sherlock was still skeptical, typical brother.

"You take care of Enola while we were away?" I asked and he nodded.

"She is more than capable to take care of herself though." Tewkesbury said and I nodded.

"She is but sometimes she just needs a little guidance." I said and he nodded as I looked at Enola who was clearly eavesdropping, I winked at her as she shook her head.

"I know someone who missed you..." Emilia said walking over with MJ and I smiled as she handed him to me.

"Oh we missed you so much buddy." I said and kissed his forehead. Sherlock walked behind me and placed his hands on my hips. He leaned down to my ear.

"If we work on getting everyone out of here, we can work on making our own one of these." Sherlock said and I closed my eyes trying to remain calm.

"Sherlock be good, only a little visiting time. You have me for the rest of our lives." I said and he smiling giving me a small kiss. He then looked at Tewkesbury.

"Help me get the trunks?" Sherlock asked him and he nodded as they headed to the hallway.

"What was the whispering about?" Beatrice asked as they ladies gathered around me.

"Don't make it a big thing but this honeymoon really helped Sherlock relax and we are now talking about maybe starting our family..." I said and smiled broadly as did the other woman.

"And we ruined that by being here." Emilia said and I half nodded.

"Well by all means we should go." Beatrice said and I laughed.

"No rush ladies." I said through laughter. Emilia took MJ from me and everyone started gathering everything up.

"What is going on?" Sherlock asked and I smiled crossing my arms.

"We are heading home, MJ is tired." Emilia said.

"And I was to go check the P.I. office for any leads on anything." Enola said and I sighed.

"You don't have to leave." Sherlock said to everyone and I they just shook their heads.

"We just want you two to get situated." Beatrice said. Goodbyes were exchanged quickly and everyone was gone. I looked at Sherlock as I felt like my head was spinning. Sherlock walked over to me and smiled.

"Did you tell them the news?" Sherlock asked and I smiled.

"Maybe..."

"Thank god." Sherlock said and I laughed as he picked me up as I squealed and carried me to the bedroom.

***ENOLA POV***

I was so happy Sherlock and Portia were home. I knew they would be safe when they were gone but I was happy to have them back in my sights and able to know they were home.

Now they were talking about a family and future, something I knew Sherlock had been putting it off but now without the threat of Moriarty they were going to have a life.

I unlocked the door to the P.I. Office of Sherlock and Sherlock investigators. Sherlock offered to go into business together with me. Maybe since I solved the Moriarty case he was giving me credit where it was due. Tewkesbury walked in with me and I sighed.

"You didn't have to walk me back." I said and he smiled. He took my hand and kissed it.

"Of course I did, your brother would kill me if I let you come alone and seeing as I don't have anything else to do I thought I could join you today." Tewkesbury said and I smiled as him. I leaned up and kissed his cheek.

"You still scared of Sherlock?" I asked and he half nodded.

"I am, I'm even scared of Portia." Tewkesbury said and we both laughed. I walked to the front counter and found a folded-up piece of paper there.

"Did you leave this here when we were here last?" I asked Tewkesbury.

"No, I didn't leave anything."

I opened the letter and my hands started to instantly shake.

-Miss Enola,
It's been a year and he still hasn't found me, figures he wouldn't since he has a wife to care for now. Can you believe they want to start a family? What about you Enola, can you find me before I start causing more havoc and damage to your precious family?
Irene-