(Sherlock BBC) Mycroft's Runaway Assistant

Dinner

I brushed my hair out and quickly straightened it before grabbing my dress and slipping it on.

"Wake up late?" Lily asked playfully.

"It's 3:40! How could I sleep so late?" I asked as I looked for my shoes.

"We did stay up late.... talking about you know who."

"Shut up! You know who is going to be here in twenty minutes! Maybe I should call in sick." I said as I picked up my shoes.

"No. You are going and that's final. All I need is ten minutes to make you look like a motel." She said as she grabbed a chair.

"Fix me." I said as I set down.

She quickly put curls into my hair and pulled it back. After she was done she grabbed some makeup and got to work. She used a white eyeshadow and a light red lipstick.

"There." She said as she finished with the eyeliner.

"Damn.... six minutes... new record." I said as I looked in the mirror.

"I'm good like that." She said as she placed her hand on her hip.

I heard a door bell and froze.

"He is early." I whispered as I grabbed my shoes and slipped them on.

I rushed to the door and opened it to see Mycroft in a tux.

"Sorry, we have to leave a little early.... want us there at 4:30." He said before he looked up at me.

He froze when his eyes met mine and I saw him look me over.

"Everything alright boss man?" I asked playfully.

"Everything is fine.... the dress looks beautiful on you.... as I knew it would." He said as he sent me a smile.

He led me to his car and held the door open for me.

"Thank you."

"My pleasure." He said as he followed me.

He climbed into the back and ordered the driver to take us to a restaurant. It was a thirty minute drive and when we pulled up Mycroft opened the door and held it open for me.

"Wow.... this place is beautiful." I said softly.

"Best restaurant in the world." He said calmly.

I laughed as I shook my head and followed him inside.

"Mycroft Holmes, table for four." He said to the waiter.

"This way."

We where led outside and Mycroft held my chair out for me so I could sit down.

"So who are we meeting?" I asked as I was handed a menu.

"Thomas Smith and his wife." He said calmly.

"Smith?"

"Your father's brother..... turns out they both where placed into a orphanage after the deaths of your grandparents.... both killed by a shot in the back.... no one knew who killed them." He said softly.

"Wow." I said as I leaned back in my chair.

Soon a tall man in a tux with brown hair walked in with a woman who had a blue dress and long black hair.

"Mr. Smith." Mycroft said as he stood up.

"Mister Holmes... and this must be my niece." He said as he sent me a smile.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you." I said as I shook his hand.

"When Mycroft told me about you.... I couldn't wait to meet you. I can't believe that Eric had a kid without telling me." He said as he set down.

"When was the last time you saw my father?" I asked as I set down.

"Over twenty years ago....... he had just got married to Jane." He said softly.

"What did you know about my mother?"

"Well I knew everything about her.... I grew up with Jane. She was like my sister." He said as he let out a sigh.

"Did you know about...."

"Her death.... yes.... I was at the funeral..... sad thing.... they ever catch the bastard that did it?"

"They think it was my father."

"That isn't possible.... he loved Jane.... would never hurt her."

"He is the only lead." Mycroft said calmly.

"Did you try her ex?"

"Her ex?" I asked softly.

"Henry Allen."

"The uncle of Daniel Allen?" Mycroft asked with a frown.

"Yea, they dated.... he got pissed when she left him for my brother. Threatened her life."

"I see."

"Thomas, that was the nanny. Amy is running a fever."

"Well looks like we must get going, but you stay and enjoy the food. I hope to see you again. Here is my card." He said as he handed it to me.

"Thank you." I said as I sent him a smile.

He nodded his head and stood up with his wife.

"A pleasure to see you again Mycroft.... treat my niece good." He said as he walked away.

"So what now?"

"I set up a meeting with Henry Allen........ might take some time because he is a doctor.... doesn't leave the hospital." Mycroft said calmly.

"Maybe John knows him." I said softly.

"I'll talk to him. See if him and Sherlock can find anything out."

"So... what's good here?" I asked as I sent him a smile.

"The pasta is extremely good." He said as he looked over the menu.

"I'll have that then." I said as I laid my menu down.

Soon the waiter took our order and we started to eat.

"So.... what are your plans for the summer?" I asked softly.

"Working."

"You have to take a break..... I got it how about a vacation? You can come with me, Sher, and Lily." I said as I sent him a smile.

"Maybe another time. I have to much to do." He said as he took a sip of wine.

"Yea.... I guess you do." I said as I took a bite of pasta.

I let out a moan and smiled.

"This is delicious." I said as I took a sip of my wine.

"Best restaurant in the world." He said as he sent me a smile.

"Have you been to every restaurant in the world?"

"Yes..... well actually I've never been to Paris." He said calmly.

I laughed as I shook my head and finished eating.