An Unexpected Case

leaving the lab

I walked into the lab and started to work.
I heard a groan and I jumped up. they're were several dead bodies so I was worried one wasn't dead yet.

I looked over to the table and saw Sherlock.
his skin pale and his cheeks flushed.
he looked rather annoyed.
"get out. I need to go to my mind palace" his voice was deep as if he had just awoken from a long sleep.
"you're what?" I asked. I was shaking.
"my, as you "normal people" would call, happy place."
he talked down to me. unlike the others he thought I was smart; but still not smart enough. that's were he's wrong.
"oh. alright. my apologies." I said turning to walk out.
"you left your suitcase. your mother will be wondering were it is if you arrive without one. and your engagement ring is off as well."
"how did you?..."
there was a pause. I touched my ring finger. it looked empty but somehow felt right.
"I'm guessing Anderson took the ring back." his voice sounded different.
"no. I left it on the bathroom counter."
"that's a lie." his voice penetrated my ears.
"yes. I'm moving back to Ireland. my mom is sick. and I Anderson and I got into a fight."
"so we're is the ring?"
it was weird. Sherlock was always right I didn't understand. was he toying with me? did he know? he had to know.

"on his nightstand. I'm leaving him. for good."
"oh? let me guess too controlling? he micromanages you and everything about the flat you two share? he tries to parent you? or maybe you knew about his cheating?"
yes. I knew about his cheating. it was obvious. you could smell the Irish Spring soap and deodorant he uses on Donovan after my long weekends. I also found a few of her bras and thongs around the flat.
"uh. yes. that's it. exactly."
my voice broke.
"don't cry. it's shows weakness."
I could hear his voice changing tone. it was odd. it was like he's showing emotion.

"I'll drive you to the airport."
"uhm. oh. okay. uhm thanks I suppose."
"you suppose? no you mean you're thankful for the ride."
"yes. thank you"

we left the lab and he took me to the airport.