A Picture says it All (Benedict Cumberbatch FanFiction)

Chapter 27

A/N: Sorry for the long wait, I was away the last couple of weeks and didn’t have a decent internet connection. I hope this chapter makes up for the long wait 

Like everything in life, all good things come to an end and Lisa was standing in the departures terminal at Heathrow once again, her parents pulling their suitcases behind them as they scuttled around finding the check-in counter. Lisa knew her mother well enough by now to just let her go through her routine of checking in and then relaxing. They had been running around since before dawn, her mother’s usual travel nerves making her check and re-check her tickets a dozen times. Lisa couldn’t help but chuckle to herself, she knew where she inherited her nervousness of travelling from, her dad was cool as a cucumber, following her mother around patiently, listening to the rants in Afrikaans which when Lisa looked around has now caused a couple of people to look over at them. Benedict placed his arm around her shoulder, as they walked side by side. “What is your mother ranting about now?” Lisa listened to her mother yelling at her father, quickly translating a snippet of the conversation for Benedict.

“She is telling him, it is his fault that they didn’t get here 5 minutes earlier. My dad has now reminded her that she was the one who wanted to stop for that last post card on the way over. Basically they will continue like this until everything is checked in and mom can take a deep breath.” Lisa looked up at Benedict, still amazed that he wasn’t even remotely put off by her family’s behaviour. He smiled as his sparkling eyes followed the older couple. “I hope that is us one day.” He said smiling down at her, as their eyes met; he placed a finger under her chin, lifting her head before kissing her softly on her lips. She smiled against his mouth, kissing him back. A clearing of her father’s throat caused the two to part and Lisa couldn’t help the blush that spread across her cheeks. Benedict turned to her father, “Can I buy you one last cup of tea before you go?” he asked rubbing the back of his neck, and Willem chuckled at his expression. “Oh thank you Benedict that would be lovely.” Sarah exclaimed, but Willem just shook his head. “That’s okay Benedict, I think we should head through to the departure terminal.” Leaning towards Benedict conspiringly he whispered, “Between you and me, we are both going to have two blubbering woman on our hands, and to be honest I want it over with so I can enjoy my trip.” He winked at Benedict and Lisa couldn’t help laughing at her father’s expression. “Daddy that isn’t fair! I bet you are going to cry as well.” Shrugging his shoulders he pulled Lisa into a tight hug. “You know me very well. Take good care of yourself my darling and remember I am a phone call away, any time of the day.” Lisa could feel the lump forming in her throat and tried her best to swallow it down. “Thank you daddy.” She whispered back and when he pulled away she could see his eyes glistening with threatening tears. He turned away from her holding his hand out at Benedict.

“Ben take care, it was wonderful to meet you and your parents, they should be very proud of you.” Benedict took Willem’s hand smiling at the older man, “It was a pleasure meeting you too. I promise I will take care of Lisa.” Willem smiled nodding his head. “I know, it makes our hearts feel lighter leaving her here knowing she has you.” Picking up his hand luggage he slung it over his shoulder, turning towards the gate and Lisa could see him wiping at his eyes. She felt her mother’s arms pulling her into a bear hug. Those that made all the monsters magically disappear when she was a little girl. “I’m going to miss you my darling girl.” Her mother whispered against her ear. The tears Lisa was fighting started rolling down her cheeks, burying her head in her mother’s shoulder she whispered back, “I’m going to miss you too.” Sarah held her daughter tightly as Lisa cried, as all mother’s know she hated leaving her daughter behind, but looking up at Benedict she could see that he truly did care for her daughter. Still holding onto Lisa she turned towards Benedict, “Now you take good care of her, or else you will have me to deal with.” Benedict smiled at her, “I have a feeling you and my mother will both knock me out. She as well as my dad cares just as much for Lisa.” Letting go of Lisa, Sarah gave Benedict a hug before walking towards her husband. Just before they went through the gates both turned towards the young couple, waving while wiping at tears.