December 18: “The pupil has surpassed the master.” (from Poseidon God of the Seas)
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A/N: From Mary Watson’s POV.
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Poor Mrs. Hudson had been sick with a terrible cold all of the week before Christmas, and she felt awful that she would not be able to bake any sugar cookies this year.
She and I both how much John and Holmes loved them—and quite honestly I enjoyed them very much myself—so I decided to drop by and ask her for her recipe in hopes that I might be able to make some for everyone this year.
“Yes, yes—ah, achoo! Of course you may borrow my recipe,” said Mrs. Hudson, sniffling. “But I am not always consistent with the amounts, so don’t be surprised if they don’t turn out quite the same.”
“My mother was the same way with her baking,” I replied. “I think I can handle it.”
“Oh, I have no doubts about that,” she said, beaming. “Thank you so much for doing this. I know how much Mr. Holmes and the Doctor enjoy my cookies.”
“So do I! They are very good, probably the best I have ever had.”
“Thank you. A merry Christmas to you, Mary.”
“And you too.”
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After I had finished all of my baking, I brought several of the cookies to Mrs. Hudson.
“Good heavens, Mary! These are even better than mine!” she exclaimed after trying one.
“Thank you!” I replied, beaming. “I do hope John and Holmes like them.”
“There is not a doubt in my mind that they will,” the good lady replied, smiling back.
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A/N: I just spent the past several hours baking, so that was what’s on my mind. xD
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Festivities and Fruitcakes
FanfictionCategory: Sherlock Holmes Fanfiction / Description: These are my stories for the 2014 edition of user (of FanFiction.net) Hades Lord of the Dead's December Calendar Challenge of Awesomeness.
