You See But Do Not Observe

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CHAPTER TWENTY TWO : BOMB

Serena didn't sleep peacefully that night. She woke up constantly, and when she slept, her dreams were haunted by faces.

But every time she woke up, Sherlock was there. He didn't look at her, but his presence chased away the nightmares she had.

She almost couldn't believe it. It was overwhelming. She had kissed Sherlock, Sandy died, Michael was back, and above all that she had sleep deprivation.

Oh, and she couldn't forget work. She had to go in, help with the recovery. Maybe that would help her to help herself.

"You're awake." Sherlock said. He had dark circles under his eyes.

"Did you sleep at all?"

"Not really."

Serena yawned. "As much as I hate to say it, I have work."

"You don't have to go."

"Yes, I do. It's important to me." Serena stood up. "I have to go home and get ready. It's already two in the afternoon."

"I'll go with you. I need to look around the office."

Serena smiled, and John came around the corner.

"Excellent, you're here! We can be off then." Sherlock said, beating Serena to the door.

The office was quiet today. Not many people were around. Mary's office door was closed. Daniel's was open, but Serena ignored it. She walked straight to Mary's office and knocked.

"Who is it?"

"Amanda. It's Amanda." Serena said.

"Come in." Serena pushed open the door to see Greg and Sergeant Donovan.

"You two here already?" Serena asked.

"Investigating. Someone leaked the victims' files to the killer." Greg said.

"How do you know?" Sherlock asked.

"Amanda, the phobias are private. Only someone with direct access to the files knows what they are." Mary said.

"So, someone in this office-" Serena said.

"Helped the killer murder them."

Serena looked around. "Someone who had access to the files." She spun on her heel and turned.

"Don't do anything rash." Sherlock said.

"Oh, I'm beyond doing something rash. You might have to stop me from committing murder!" Serena said angrily.

She burst through the door, and Daniel jumped to his feet. "Amanda, wh-what are you-"

"You bastard." She cut him off coldly.

"Excuse me?" Daniel walked closer, and Serena swung.

"Serena, what the hell?" Greg asked.

"That hurt!" Daniel said, and Serena took a step closer.

"How could you? How could you give him the files?" She shouted, and the room went quiet. Daniel licked his lips nervously.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"How much?" Sherlock drawled, but he held Serena back with one hand on her arm.

"Huh?"

"How much did he pay you?" Sherlock asked.

Daniel's face paled. One side was already bruising from where Serena had punched him. "That woman, she's crazy. I could sue, you know!"

"For what? You don't have any witnesses. I just saw you fall. Terrible accident." Greg said calmly. "Did you see anything, Mary?"