I got called out twice on Friday, just far enough apart to fall asleep between them (naturally). Drugs, extremely petty crime, and one very ill PC. I had to threaten to take her to A&E myself before she'd take me seriously and go home (if you're reading this, I will be calling you to check you've seen your doctor). Just like being back in the Army: keep going till you keel over...and then keep going. I do understand the attitude and it's not as if I don't have it myself in spades, but it's still frustrating in others.
Today is Father's Day. Mrs Holmes rang me this morning to say she's taking the boys to visit their father's grave. Mycroft's idea. Sherlock is anxious about it. We've been out to buy him flowers to take, and he's made a card - not for his father, but for Mycroft, because he said 'Mycroft is sadder about it' than he is. He really is incredibly kind and thoughtful sometimes.
Mrs Holmes should be here soon. I'm having lunch with L, and then maybe a run if the boys aren't back yet. And calling my own father. Probably. I did send him a card.
Today is Father's Day. Mrs Holmes rang me this morning to say she's taking the boys to visit their father's grave. Mycroft's idea. Sherlock is anxious about it. We've been out to buy him flowers to take, and he's made a card - not for his father, but for Mycroft, because he said 'Mycroft is sadder about it' than he is. He really is incredibly kind and thoughtful sometimes.
Mrs Holmes should be here soon. I'm having lunch with L, and then maybe a run if the boys aren't back yet. And calling my own father. Probably. I did send him a card.
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That was very kind of you, Sherlock.
And both of you - you know John and I are right here if you want to talk about it, right? Or if talking is a bit hard, then you can always write or email or something, we don't have to talk face-to-face, because sometimes that's harder.
Danger, I'm just off out for a bit, I'll get in touch when I'm heading back to the yard?
Sherlock you are an amazing brother, I hope you and Mycroft have a nice time with your mum and that you're both ok :-)
Have a good day John and good luck with work Greg :-)
Hope everyone who has a Dad in their lives who is absent, crap, or otherwise not worthy of celebration is being extra nice to themselves too.
Think I'm about to spoil someone's day, but they might well fall into the above categories anyway.
You're a good and considerate person, Sherlock. I hope the day is turning out well for you two and your mother.
john might need to change lunch plans
You okay, L?
not...the best. But nothing serious!
All right. I'll call you, okay?
okay.you home?
Mycroft - I hope the visit to your Dad's grave is, well, helpful is probably the wrong word, but I hope it goes OK, and that you find some comfort and peace in it.
Sherlock - I hope you're OK; I think making a card for Mycroft was a very sweet, thoughtful thing to do. It's OK to be a bit anxious about the visit; my Dad died quite a while ago, and I've never visited his grave. I hope the visit goes OK, and that enjoy spending some time with Mycroft and your Mum.
John, Lestrade - hope the day's treating you OK.
No, out walking. What's going on?
want god news or not so good news?
not so good
I got concussion. And a few stitches 3 or 4
Good news is I'm signed off til at least Wednesday. I'm getting a lift home.
I will meet you there. what happened? you're sure you're all right? love you
Goodness L!
Yeah. Mild something. Not called concussion these days is it?All letter. Bit of a headache.
Somebody didn't like our visit. hit me round th ehead with a ciricket bat.
I didn't get knocked out or anything
Ouch, L! Feel better. (And enjoy the tlc you're about to get as much as you can!)
Well... I'm glad you didn't get knocked out. Have you left yet?
no, just waiting for a lift
Do you have know when Sherlock's due back?
Glad you're okay, Sir.
John he wasn't knocked out, but certainly saw stars while he was bleeding all over the lino. We're lucky it was a small flat, and the bloke didn't really get a decent swing.
And I'm sure 'signed off' means he can't make lower ranks bring him paperwork, right? Right.
Do you want me to come and get you?
no, not yet. I think not till this evening
I'm on the way now. be about 15 mins? I'd love a cup of tea.
That's probably good. I'm meant to take it easy in the quiet. Well, his actual words were rest in peace. that sounded a bit morbid though.
Sally - pretty sure that's what it means yeah. thank you.
L - I will make you all the tea you want.
My word Greg! I'm glad you're okish but flipping heck!!
Always knew sport was bad for you.
He's in custody.
I'm being sent to bed, although my doc's bedside manner is less bedside and more in-bed...lovely.
perfect ;-)
look after yourself and, I guess, enjoy the afternoon off as best you can :-)
There's a silver lining!
(To be fair, Sherlock has shown that he is very good and quiet when someone has a headache or is otherwise not feeling well. Although I fear that, once assured you're okay, l, he's going to be a bit put out that you let someone else put in your stitches... :))
Oh, goodness, L, I hope you're not feeling too bad, and glad you're safe and home.
Sherlock, that was a very sweet gesture for Mycroft. I hope you both had a good visit with your mum and the day was a nice one.
John, I hope you're doing all right. Remember to take care of you as you take care of others.
Glad you've got your own doc to take care of you L. Just remember to listen to him when he tells you to take it slowly.
Docs should give out cuddle prescriptions, as they definitely help ease pain.
I'm sure John will help fill yours.
He's being very lovely. Except keeps waking me up. And says a sign taped to me saying 'I'm fine' won't stop him.
It is hard finding a comfy way of lying without getting a tender bit of skull on the pillow though.
It must be awful for John having to keep waking you up, I bet you look so happy and peaceful when you're asleep ;-)
walking into someones house deserves a bat around the head doesn't it? not a nice thing to do on a Sunday!
Blimey, Lestrade! I hope it stops hurting soon. And that you let your lovely Doctor take proper care of you.
Anon - what can I say? Obviously not everyone falls for my charms. Win some, lose some.
Nameless - thanks. Feeling better already. Lovely doctor is taking good care of me, but soon he'll be back to Nanny and I'll be back to medical curio for Sherlock.
AnonyBob - you mean stubbly drooling snoring scruff, right?
Anonymous, not sure whether that's a poor attempt at humour or someone being nasty. Either way probably unhelpful
Stubbly or drooling or snoring I bet you're the person John likes watching sleep most in the world Greg ;-)
Good luck with surviving your Sherlock examination.
L - you're only a tiny bit drooly, don't worry ;)
Shame it doesn't stop when I wake up anymore :)
I hope the boys are okay. I wish Mycroft was coming back here with us.
Me too. Impossible with more exams this week though. We'll call him tonight.
Yeah.
You get around to calling your Dad? Hope you gave him my regards if you did.
Yeah, I did, during one of your naps. He says he hopes you recover quickly. And also that no one ever went to their grave wishing they'd done more paperwork. Which I have to admit is almost certainly true.
Mmm. I'm essentially better already though. Apart from the stitches. Which itch. And possibly only because the drugs are keeping the headache at bay. But still. For all intents and purposes, fine.
You will be the death of yourself Mr Lestrade!!
Doctor's orders were to rest and not even from your own special doc so for once in your life look after yourself will ya!!
It's nice being in bed with you though.
Don't worry, AnonyBob - I shall behave!
Nice - and slightly decadent - being in bed with you too, Danger, in the middle of the day. Feels slightly naughty ;)
And I think I hear Sherlock stampeding up the stairs...
...I have a third opinion on my head wound.
"I wouldn't have used a cricket bat."
...yes.
I wouldn't have I'd have something like the baton you use or something small like a hammer or a knife or a gun because if you live in a small place then something big isn't very good.
I like your stitches they're bright blue but I should have been allowed to watch or maybe do some and it would have been better if they were staples too because I haven't seen them yet.
Your analysis is sound, Sherlock, but I'm just as glad the guy with the bat didn't think of any of that. (I'm sure Lestrade is, too. :))
Bright blue stitches are different--and certainly make it unlikely that anyone will forget to have them removed when they should, unless they are the kind that dissolve. (Do they even use staples on a head wound?)
Don't think I'll forget them - they're very spiky, thick, plastic and have fairly long tails on them.
I've seen people with stapled heads before - but usually much larger injuries than mine.
They are clearly taking no chances, then... :) (I'm sorry they're so uncomfortable.)
And I'm very glad you didn't need staples, then. Sorry, Sherlock.
I'm glad the injury was no worse than it is Greg. Good luck with sleeping at some point later and good luck to you as well John :-)
They're not uncomfortable - until I lie on them :) They're just thick...whatever you call it, suture? Because thin stuff just rips out through the skin again or something. The bloke told me all about it.
AnonyBob - after sleeping all afternoon I'm quite awake now!
Just putting Sherlock to bed. Seeing if he wants to talk about anything.
well don't go doing anything too adventurous to make yourself tired ;-)
I hope Sherlock settled ok or that a good chat was had if it was needed.
He's a bit quiet. Mycroft said he was when they were out, too. He seems to have settled okay though.
I'm reading a report on the US vs. the UK sentencing system, with special regard to whole life tariffs.
So should be asleep before long ;)
that sounds almost like work!!
I'm glad he's settled and I hope he's ok :-)
I assure you it's all pleasure. Well, it's not form work, anyway. Exactly.
I dunno...I hope he talks to us about how he's feeling, once he's got it all worked out. It's horrible when he looks a bit lost and unsure, he's usually so confident about everything.
I can say for certain that staples are possible in heads. My dad currently has two rows of stitches and 2 staples all in his head. I helped Mom change the dressing last night and got to see it up close. It was very disconcerting. Though he says he feels fine now and we can all stop fussing. That seems unlikely since the last time he said he was fine we had to call an ambulance. I keep telling him he needs to start using more descriptive words.
L--Feelings can be hard to figure out at any age. But Sherlock knows that you and John care, and that he can trust you, and that's huge.
Kholly--The last time my dad was "fine" it turned out to be a stroke. "More descriptive words" sounds like an excellent idea, but how do we enforce it?!
I won't talk about my feelings until I've sorted them out in my own mind - so I can understand Sherlock taking his time.
Kholly, I hope your dad is soon truly "fine" in the way we would use the word.
How you doing this morning Greg and how's the little man?
I hope you're both ok and that John isn't too tired from looking after you ;-)
Have fun at school Sherlock.
I guess we're just trying to let Sherlock know all his options of who he can talk to and how. He went off to school okay, and John told Mes N what was going on while Sherlock re-enacted my adventures for his class mates, very dramatically.
Now John and I have things to do...
It sounds like you had quite the weekend! I hope your head is feeling better today, L. I was up at the Pride fest in Maine this weekend, and I thought of you all quite often. Especially when small boys ran past me with glittery wings and fuzzy rainbow tails.
Mycroft, I hope your visit to your father's grave brought you some good memories of him, and that you and your mom could share them with Sherlock. My sisters are older than I am, and they remember things about my dad that I was too small to notice when they happened, but listening to the stories is almost as good as remembering.
Things to do sounds interesting Greg ;-)
I'm glad you're making good use of your time off :-)
I'm having a lovely day with John, yeah. Feeling pretty okay, really. Just a bit tender!
How's your after-school afternoon going? Are you doing something fun (that, for choice, doesn't involve raising a headache)? :)
Yeah, the sun tried to shine, and it's sort of warm, so playground after school seemed like a good idea! Sherlock has run off a bit more energy.
Question for US based commenters - if someone is handed down a life sentence there, does it mean life in prison? Just wondering, after reading some things about different justice systems.
Yay, playground!
Does Sherlock still seem a bit...contemplative?
Life in prison--Depends whether the sentence includes "without parole" or not. If not, it potentially means a lot less than life. If it does say "without parole", then to the best of my knowledge it does mean life in prison. And of course a number of states still have the death sentence.
(NOTE: It's been a number of years since I taught criminal justice, so I can't guarantee I'm not out of date.)
A trip to the playground sounds like the perfect way to spend the afternoon :-)
you really do read some weird stuff that's not for work Greg ;-)
From what I remember from my Criminal Justice class, life can mean 25 years, or it can mean life. It's not exactly the best system. :(
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