(A/N Okay if you don't read this the chapter may not make a whole lot of sense. SO PLEASE READ! Every time there is a new POV a year has passed. Everyone still goes to counseling but only once a year. By the end of the chapter the kids will be 6 years old. In order for the rest to make sense your gonna need to know this!)
POV Sherlock
What are things you miss doing with John?
Hamish is a handful. I love him and he's my son, but he cries, needs to be fed and constantly needs to be watched, and since John is usually at work I have to look after him. I do not regret adopting him, that's not what I'm saying at all. All I mean was that I thought I was prepared but I wasn't. John and I get very little sleep and don't spend a ton of time together unless we're watching Hamish or he's asleep. What do I miss doing with John? Hmm... besides sex I would have to say solving crimes. I still solve them but if I'm on a case John is at home watching Hamish. I wish John was with me catching murderers again.
-SH
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POV Jim
Do you feel like you've been accepted into the group? Or how do you and the others get along?
We get along fairly well. They don't hate me as much as they did, and I think they're starting to trust me, but only a little. I don't blame them, I did horrible things, but I do wish they would trust that I've changed, because I have. Sherlock seems to be the one who actually trusts I've changed though, funny right? The man I had jump off a building has more faith then is husband, his brother or his ex-handler, what with Greg retiring. I think what told them I was serious was the fact that it's been 2 years and I haven't murdered anyone. I have a new job now with Mycroft. He offered a while ago and I accepted, just another person who thinks I've changed! I think that they may finally accept me in a couple years! Then I think I'd be truly happy.
-JM
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POV Greg
Do you miss your job?
No. I have Myc and Nathan. How could I miss my boring job when my life is way more interesting now then it ever was? I do miss solving crimes occasionally but Sherlock welcomes me on his "team" whenever John can't come or he thinks I may be useful. I actually quite like working with him, I see why John put up with him for so long. Stick around long enough and his walls break down. Sherlock asked me what I considered my job to be a while back and I said "Father and consulting detective." I think that was the one time he truly smiled at me. So no, I don't miss my job, my life is way more interesting!
-GL
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POV Molly
What will you tell your kids about Jim's past when they get old enough?
We will tell them the truth. That their dad did some bad things and hurt some innocent people. But he has changed. We will make them understand he is a changed man, because if you haven't seen it by now then your blind! Jim has been working with Mycroft for 3 years now and is an amazing dad! The kids love him and Elizabeth even does experiments with him sometimes (when he gets bored). When the time comes I'm sure they will understand but that time won't be for a while.
-MH
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POV Mycroft
How are you dealing with having a kid and work?
Just fine, thank you. Greg is with him most of the time, but when I have... business in other countries I bring them with and take him with me places. He seems to show an interest in government but he knows that whatever he decides to do will make us both proud. Greg often brings him to work to see me and we spend time together there. There are times when both work and Nathaniel get to be a bit much, but then I just ask Mrs. Hudson if she can watch him and Greg and I go out to dinner. There is also the group dinner we go to once a month with everyone. Mrs. Hudson is such a good sitter too, when Nathaniel comes home he is always telling about all the stories Mrs. Hudson has told him. So all in all I'd say I'm doing good.
-MH
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POV John
What is it like living with Sherlock and Hamish while still keeping up your job?
I quit actually. Mycroft offered to pay our bills, seeing as how he's bloody rich! It was a Christmas present last year and I have to say I'm glad that I don't have to work at the stupid clinic anymore. I missed solving crimes with Sherlock and spending time with Hamish. One time Sherlock brought Hamish on a case with us (Greg was there too) and Hamish actually deduced the man with accuracy! For a 6 year old he's pretty smart, in fact Nathan, Elizabeth J.J and Hamish were all moved up 3 grade levels this year! I made sure they were all in the same classes but they are all so smart!
-JW
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POV Still John
Today was our last day of counseling!
We were on our way home to get the kids and then off to the park like always.
"So, how's Hamish doing with that kid Micheal?" Molly asked while we were talking in the car.
"Good, we talked to the principal and he is in his own counseling." I replied patting Sherlock's hand.
"Jasper told me he stood up for him when Micheal was making fun of him." Jim interjected.
"Really? Hamish never told us about that..." Sherlock trailed off quietly.
"Do you think...?" I asked to really no one but myself. Did Hamish like J.J?
"Oh that would be so cute!" Molly said as she tried but failed to jump up and down, what with being in a car and all.
"Do we... ask him?" Sherlock asked confused.
"I think you should let him tell you because if he's not ready to tell you then you should wait till he is." Mycroft interjected, finally speaking up.
"You mean like how Nathan told me he liked Elizabeth?" Greg asked laughing but still serious.
"Wait Nathan likes Elizabeth?" Jim asked surprised.
The conversation went on like that for a while, discussing our kids. God they were only 6 and we were talking about sex, ha!
When we got back to the flat we were laughing and talking like old friends, because we were! We had known each other for longer than 6 years so we were best of friends, even Jim, surprisingly.
"We're back! Who's ready to go to the park?" Shouted Molly as she opened the door to the flat.
No response.
I barged past Myc and Greg and Molly and Jim and ran into Mrs. Hudson's flat where Sherlock was already standing above a tied up Mrs. Hudson holding a piece of paper. His hand was trembling as he held it out to me and fell into my arms. I looked at it and my hand flew to my mouth.
Carl Powers wants to meet your kids.
-SM
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