The Hounds Of Baskerville Part Two

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Sherlock drives up to the main complex at Baskerville, parks the car and he and John get out. Another soldier leads them through barriers and towards an entrance to the main building. As they walk, Sherlock looks around at all the military men patrolling the area, many of them armed. Even the scientists in lab coats are being escorted. As they approach the entrance, a military jeep pulls up and a young corporal gets out.

LYONS: What is it? Are we in trouble?

SHERLOCK (sternly): "Are we in trouble, sir?"

LYONS: Yes, sir, sorry, sir.

(Nevertheless, he steps in front of them and holds out his hands to prevent them getting nearer to the entrance.)

SHERLOCK: You were expecting us?

LYONS: Your ID showed up straight away, Mr Holmes. Corporal Lyons, security. Is there something wrong, sir?

SHERLOCK: Well, I hope not, Corporal, I hope not.

LYONS: It's just we don't get inspected here, you see, sir. It just doesn't happen.

JOHN: Ever heard of a spot check?

(He takes a small wallet from his pocket and shows the ID inside to the corporal.)

JOHN: Captain John Watson, Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers.

JENNY: Jenny smith ...do I need to say more

(Even before she finishes speaking, the corporal comes to attention and salutes. Jenny crisply returns the salute.)

LYONS:  Ma'am it is an honour to finally meet you in person

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LYONS:  Ma'am it is an honour to finally meet you in person . But Major Barrymore won't be pleased, ma'am . He'll want to see you both.

JENNY : I'm afraid we won't have time for that. We'll need the full tour right away. Carry on.

(The corporal hesitates.)

JENNY (instantly): That's an order, Corporal.

LYONS: Yes, ma'am

(He spins around and walks towards the entrance. Sherlock and John glances across to Jenny with a proud smile on her face as they follow. At the entrance, which is marked "AUTOMATIC SECURITY DOOR," Lyons swipes his pass through a reader, then waits for Sherlock to walk over and do the same with his own pass. The message "ACCESS GRANTED" appears on the reader. Lyons then presses a button and the locks on the door disengage. Sherlock checks his watch.
Elsewhere, probably a long way from Baskerville, a message flashes up on a screen:

CCV1 • security authorization requested •
holmes, mycroft • priority ultra
processing CCV1 •
5555*0000*x1 //5894

The security request begins to process. At Baskerville, the door swings open and Lyons leads the other two inside, taking off his beret as he goes. As he leads them towards the next security door, the trio talk quietly.)

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