Sister Dear (BBC Sherlock)

The Cafe Chat

I walked down the street to the grocery store when my phone rang. I reached into my handbag and took out my phone.

“Hey,” I said into the phone. I had given Jim my number the day we meet and he had promised to call me back and give me a task.

“Hello Raven, I was wondering when we could meet again. There are some things we need to discuss” He said slyly.

“Well I’m meeting the government at 10 so I’m not sure”

“Finally” He purred “you're so slow”

“Oh shush, I never asked for your opinion” I snapped “I need to get ready Jim,”

“Sure thing darling, I’ll call you later”

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It was around 9:50 when Mrs Hudson knocked on the door.

“Raven?” She asked

“Yes?” I asked opening the door.

“Mycroft is at the door,” She said ushering me out of my apartment.

“Oh…” I replied I walked over to the door to see Mycroft standing in the hall. “You’re early”

“Yes, I am,” He said calmly “Shall we go?”

We walked over to speedy’s and sat down at the back table. There was hardly anyone in the cafe.  Soon a waiter came and brought us 2 glasses of water.

“So you wanted to talk about Sherlock?” I clarified after a bit of silence

“Yes, you see I was wondering what you were doing with sherlock at Baskerville,” He said. Definitely questioning my sanity

“Like I told you we were field tripping” I smiled.

“Yes, field tripping like you said on the phone” He agreed, his nose crinkled.

“So... you wanted to talk about Sherlock,” I said again changing the subject

"Yes, other than what happened in Baskerville. What other adventures had my brother been taking you on?" He asked with a stern tone.

"And why would I tell you, Mr Holmes?" I asked raising my eyebrow.

"Out of brotherly concern," He said.  I couldn't help giggling at his comment and he didn't seem amused.

"Sorry, sherlock and I aren't too close. I don’t always  know what the boys are up too”

“Sherlock seems to be very fond of you”

“Well isn’t that good. It's about time he found some friends” I said

“Sherlock Holmes doesn't have friends” He said before checking his watch “Well would you look at the time, I have to attend at meeting. Good day Ms James”

He stood up and left the cafe. I watched him as he walked out the door and on the the street. Seconds later a black car pulled up and he got in. What in the world  do I have to do to get him to like me.

“You still there?” I said putting my phone to my ear. I had started a call with Jim before we went to the cafe and left the call on for the whole meeting.

“You really told him you were field tripping? No wonder he doesn't like you yet”

“Don’t be mean, you let me do this. It’s not my fault I’m horrible at it, I am a beginner”

“Of course, you have much to learn”  

“Yeah yeah, whatever. Wasn’t the meeting completely useless I mean he still doesn't like me” I asked

“No not necessarily. Mycroft might not like you but Sherlock Holmes surely does”