I went in today to get my stitches out, got home, was there all of five minutes before there was a knock on the door. Some young policeman I didn't know. Looked pale and sweaty and asked was I John Watson. There's never a good end to a conversation that starts like that.
He said Lestrade was being taken to hospital following a traffic collision and he'd been sent to collect me. That was all he knew.
I'm writing this from the waiting room. I saw him very briefly before they took him for X-rays. They had him strapped to a back board. His knee looked bad. Blood on his face, but no serious head trauma that I could see. He tried to smile at me, and I tried not to lose it completely.
I've talked to Anthea and Mrs Hudson, and they'll fetch the boys from school. Now I'm waiting for someone to come and tell me how bad it is. All I can think is that I want to go home. And I don't mean our flat, or even mum's house. I mean the war, where I had a chance of fucking fixing things once in a while. Where people who were hurt this badly got sent home, where it's supposed to be safe, and weren't expected to go out and do it all again in a few weeks.
I just want him to be okay. Please.
He said Lestrade was being taken to hospital following a traffic collision and he'd been sent to collect me. That was all he knew.
I'm writing this from the waiting room. I saw him very briefly before they took him for X-rays. They had him strapped to a back board. His knee looked bad. Blood on his face, but no serious head trauma that I could see. He tried to smile at me, and I tried not to lose it completely.
I've talked to Anthea and Mrs Hudson, and they'll fetch the boys from school. Now I'm waiting for someone to come and tell me how bad it is. All I can think is that I want to go home. And I don't mean our flat, or even mum's house. I mean the war, where I had a chance of fucking fixing things once in a while. Where people who were hurt this badly got sent home, where it's supposed to be safe, and weren't expected to go out and do it all again in a few weeks.
I just want him to be okay. Please.
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Oh, goodness! He will be okay, John - he's got you and Sally and the best boys in the world pulling for him.
FUCK.
RIGHT, THAT'S IT, I'M BUBBLE WRAPPING THE LOT OF YOU.
*hugs you gently*
It's good that he was conscious and aware of you, right? I'm not going to try and understand medicine, because I am not a medic, but I'm hanging on to the fact that though legs are damn important, if you have to do without one for a while, you can.
He came back from the bike accident. He can come back from this.
*Hugs* and good thoughts to all of you. I hope his injuries are all healable.
Nooooo! Aw, you guys! D:
I think iamshadow has the right idea with the bubble wrap. Update us when you can, please!
Thanks, everyone. They finally sent someone out to talk to me a bit ago. No internal injuries, nothing really major, could've been a lot worse.just found out sally's in here too. Hope she's doing as well as he is.
Thank you all. They let J bring me outside in wheelchairs bfor both went mad.
Doesn't hurt much but morphine makes all a bit fuzzy
Spine, head etc ok. Whiplash knee ribs maybe not so good
Sal's not very well but conscious they say she shold be ok
John, how is he? I don't trust him to answer. Should I come up? I can jump on a train tonight.
What happened? They didn't tell me anything on the phone, just that he was conscious and talking.
Thank you - once again - for being there for him.
Sorry. How are you? I didn't mean to be so rude. Are you feeling better? If the two of you need help I really can come up.
Nicky - sorry, I must've scared the hell out of you with that post, I wasn't thinking. It's like he said, pretty much - cuts and bruises, two broken ribs, knee badly swollen but the x-rays look okay. He'll be fine, I promise. The crash was case-related. Not sure how much I'm supposed to say about it in public, but I think it's probably all over now.
Are you all right?
Hope Lestrade and Sally are OK
Do we know exactly what happened yet?
Oh dear.
I'm glad Lestrade is conscious and mostly okay. I hope Sally is okay, too. Don't forget to take care of yourself, John!
Oh, thank god Lestrade's not badly injured. Bloody hell, you two.
How are the boys?
Is there any news on Sally?
You scared me less than the phonecall did. At least you'd seen him.
Lots of love to you all.
I'm okay - better for knowing you're with him.
Yeah, I know. It's a horrible call to get.
He wants to talk to you, so expect a better sort of call in a minute. He'll sound odd, but it's not from the crash, just the morphine.
Nicky - honestly ok. Just feel like I've been hit by a truck.
Car got pushed off road. All a big fuck up, but apparently they arrested the gang we wanted. Just not to plan.
Sal's being kept in. Observation. Might need op on her arm. She's concussion.
Doc says I'm ok. Have to come back for xrays on knee when less swollen to check. He's worried about cracked kneecap
John is being Angel
Are you going to be able to come home tonight? Sherlock's been crying.
We all hope you and Sally will be okay, Lestrade.
He'll be home tonight, we both will, and I hope soon. They'll both be okay, love, I promise.
Okay. Sherlock's going to stay up. I don't think he should go to bed without seeing Lestrade. He'll only have nightmares. Mrs Hudson agrees. She's going to get him ready for bed and read to him on the sofa until you're home.
Was it the same people who hurt you?
I think that's a good idea. We shouldn't be too much longer.
Yeah, it was the same people. They've all been arrested now, so this ought to be the end of it, thank god. I'm going to take L to see Sally for a minute and then talk to his doctor, and then we'll leave.
I HATE THIS, IT'S NOT FAIR AND I HATE IT
Is there anything we should do? Sherlock and I have picked everything up off the floor. Will you need anything?
Sherlock is very angry. As you can probably tell. but Mrs Hudson has told him he must be good and quiet when you get back, or she'll take him down to her flat for the night.
OMG. Oh, Lestrade, I'm so glad you guys are ok. And seriously, agree with the need to bubble wrap you all.
It will be ok, Sherlock. Lestrade will be back with John soon, and you'll see that he'll be fine.
Sherlock - I know. You're right, it's not fair, and we all hate it. Remember to be very quiet and gentle with Lestrade when he comes home, okay? Like when he was ill.
Mycroft - Thank you, and no I can't think of anything. Are you doing all right? You're being very brave.
I love you both, and we'll see you soon. Leaving now.
I read this post immediately after Lestrade's newest and couldn't believe it -- the tone of his was so optimistic for getting things wrapper up soon. Of course, I imaine that was the problem as far as the gang was concerned. Very glad they caught the bastards.
So, so thankful that the damage wasn't worse, though I'm still quite concerned for Sally -- please do keep us posted. L, I'm glad you're as all righ as someone who's been in an accident can be, and I'm sending (very careful) hugs. John, I hope you're holding up, too; that had to be terrifying. Same for you, Mycroft and Sherlock. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts, with best wishes for speedy recoveries both physical and emotional after this upset.
Christ, you guys just cannot catch a break. Lestrade, I'm glad you're (relatively) okay. I've got my fingers crossed for you on the speedy recovery of your ribs, and I hope your knee isn't effed up too bad. I hope Sally is doing okay and doesn't need surgery. How bad a concussion is it, was she unconscious long? :(
Big hugs to John, and Mycroft and Sherlock as well (and Nicky!).
Sherlock: you are absolutely right. It's completely unfair. Nobody should get hurt like that, and somehow it seems extra unfair for Lestrade to get hurt when he is working so hard to stop criminals from hurting other people. And when you all have had your share of trouble from those criminals already. Unfortunately, a lot of things that happen are very unfair. Believe me, if there was somebody I could complain to, I would be on the phone with them right now.
It's okay to be angry too, and totally understandable. You just have to remember that the people to be angry at here are the ones who did this, and not be angry with John or Lestrade or Mrs. Hudson or Mycroft just because they're closer. It's hard when you're angry and you want to bash someone and you can't. You have all this rage and nowhere for it to go, and it eats you up and turns you mean.
Just some advice, it's a good idea to find a way to be angry without hurting or upsetting people you care about. Sometimes it helps to talk, or to cry (real crying, the fake kind doesn't do much). Or write, or scribble on paper, or punch a pillow. Or a bike ride or a long walk/run can help, because it makes you exhausted and helps you get all the energy out, although that's harder for you since you can't go out by yourself and it's later at night anyway. I learned karate years ago, which has series of set movements called "kata." Sometimes when I'm so furious I want to hit someone or something, I will just do kata in my sitting room over and over again.
Lestrade is going to be okay. You're all going to be okay.
Thanks for the kind thoughts, everyone.
Am home now, although I've got to go back to hospital for some stuff. Climbing the stairs nearly killed me. Should listen to John more
John persuaded the doctors they didn't need me clogging up a bed, and they let him take me away.
Sal's okay. She was awake and talking when we saw her. Broken arm, concussion. She wasn't out for long - dazed more than anything. Hopefully she'll be out tomorrow or the next day.
Dunno what to say about me. Everything hurts. Glad we got the bastards. Not pleased how it happened.
What we're going through is a fraction what other families have, with this gang. Have to remember that
L - I'm almost done with Sherlock. Do you want tea or anything?
aybe water.
some gas and air?
bolt gun to the head? (sorry, not funny)
way to hug you that doesnt hurt?
How about water and then bed? And we'll work on the last one.
Hugs to you all, and I'm starting to agree with the bubble wrap.
ok
Just give me about an hours notice of actually having to get up off the sofa
is it painkiller time yet?
GD - bubble wrap is sounding like a viable option.
L - you can sleep on the sofa if you don't want to move, and yes, painkillers. Toast? Soup?
Don't think my neck would enjoy that. And the rest of me wouldn't enjoy not being with you
unless you want a decent night's sleep. in which case I'll stay here.
really don't feel like food. thanks though. feeling a bit sick.
Yeah, not surprised. Just thought I'd check.
I'm sleeping with you one way or another, and the bed's more comfortable than the floor next to the sofa, so let's get you in there. If you're ready?
Crikey you guys really can't catch a break. Sending virtual hugs, kisses and general good thoughts your way!
ready as I'm going to be
thank you. really, so much. i cant even tell you.
Shh. You don't need to thank me for things like this, love.
Do.
Plenty of people wouldve left me in hospital, not put themselves out having to run about waiting on me
and before you say they wouldn't, they have. they did.
Si I appreciate it a lot.
It's completely selfish. I want you here.
For two intelligent people you seem to be utterly oblivious as to your own strengths and general amazing-ness. You both deserve all the love and kindness in the world. And hugs. Seriously. x
Good GRIEF, you guys. o_O You just can't catch a break, can you? I'm thinking a puppy-pile is called for here. Not with the actual Dogs of War, though, just with the four of you, if you can all snuggle very gently without hurting anyone.
Please be careful and look after yourselves!
Bubble wrap will be dispatched forthwith.
Sherlock, I know you must have been really frightened but they are going to be OK. The doctors will help and nobody can hurt you.
Mycroft - ditto. No matter how grown up you feel, please take in the same words I've written to your little brother!
Kira
xoxo
Aww, guys! D: Sending imaginary shock blankets and hot chocolate for all of you. Really, you sound like you could all use a limpia (http://www.curiouscurandera.com/acatalog/FAQ.html).
Goodness! Sending careful hugs and healing thoughts your way... Even though I know it's a bit fruitless to ask, I hope all of you get a chance to take an honest-to-God vacation so that you can rest up and heal properly before going back into the fray.
-A
Thanks everyone.
Slightly more lucid now, before the next round of painkillers kick in.
Got crutches and my knee in a big brace thing. Hopefully not for long. Mainly minor cuts and bruises from flying glass. Stitches low on my leg - probably where the accelerator pedal got me, I don't really know. And liked John said, ribs bit of whiplash, general feeling like I've been shaken to bits.
I don't remember a lot after they gave me the painkillers and started cutting us out of the car.
::HUGE GENTLE HUGS::
So glad you're all as alright as can be, under the circumstances, and relieved that this particular case, at least, seems to be done with.
Dittoing the calls for bubblewrap and a puppy pile, and thanks so much, L. for doing what you do (and making it home safe after).
I'm so glad you're okay! (Well, okayish, which is close enough...for now.) I hope you and Sally both get better impossibly fast and have to avoid confused medical science experts.
*stealthily wraps entire Baker Street house in bubblewrap. After some consideration, pokes holes for ventilation.*
Dear Dr. Danger, Lestrade, Mycroft and Sherlock,
You guys are totally awesome. I've been reading this for a few days. It's amazing but you always seem to be getting biffed up which is sad. John, I’m so glad your therapist made you start this I bet she had no idea how huge and fantastic it would become.
Lestrade, I hope you and Sally are on the mend. On the plus side, I'm sure John will make you cheese toast with marmite and HP sauce no matter how disgusting he thinks it is (which it isn't, it's lovely). At least you might get some rest for once.
Maybe the reason people find this while looking for gay porn is because you talk about jam so much. I mean, come on, the amount you gents talk about it borders on the obscene. After all there is that joke, "What's the difference between jam and peanut butter?" (Sherlock, don't Google the answer John will be irritated.)
Oh, also, Mycroft, I don't know if you're still worried about bullies but I do have some advice. My brother had a lot of bullying when he was young because he wore glasses, was clever, and very short even as an adult he's only 5'5". And I sometimes got bullied because I had weight problems when I was a kid and I have a truly ridiculous name (anything with a zed in the middle can get you flack). There are a few things you can do.
First of all, ignoring it sometimes works, they want to get a rise out of you and if you don’t respond it sometimes puts them off. Then there is what my mum always called “The Jesus Card.” Let them rant and tease all they want and then look them in the eye and say, “I forgive you.” This is surprisingly effective at making them feel guilty. You *can* go to an adult. Yes, the bullies will not like you for it but would you want to be friend with people like that even if they stop being mean?
Also you shouldn’t worry about it yet. My mum always said that new situations that make you nervous are like going into new buildings: you should know where the fire exits are but you shouldn’t worry about having to use them. There’s no use in losing sleep over it. You might love this school and make loads of friends. No one at this new school knows you. Frequently bullies target the same kids because they’re *used* to bullying them. Be yourself, the internet already adores. You’re really cool, pleasant and eloquent. And now that all the kids are a bit more grown up than at your last school you might find that being so intelligent makes you admired not mocked. As school gets harder people start appreciating their clever peers.
Anyway, I hope you all get fixed up soon and that Sherlock doesn’t get to look at too many cool wounds. Sorry, Sherlock, I know you like them.
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