This is a continuation of the last story but is set about four months after.

Joan woke with sunlight coming through the window, it was beautiful. She looked over and saw Sherlock's half of the ベッド was empty. She put on her dressing ガウン and went downstairs.
'Sherlock?' No one answered, he must be out. She picked her bag up off the 表, テーブル and checked her phone, there was a text from him.
Sorry i'm not there, Gregson needed a hand with a case. Make it up to あなた tonight. 愛 you.
She smiled then went into the キッチン to get some coffee. She went and sat down then she got a call from her mum.
'Hey mum....

Set a couple of months after the trial

As Sherlock sat, waiting for Joan, he thought about the past couple of years. His relationship with Joan has gone from strength to strength, sure they've had their moments but what couple hasn't? He has a beautiful baby boy, who he adores so much and his relationship with his father has gone from none existent to rebuilding. And now he's here.

'Sherlock?' He snapped out of his trance. 'You ok?' He looked up to see Joan standing with Joesph.
'I'm fine. Just thinking.'
'What about?' She sat down 次 to him.
'Life.'
'Sherlock..' She took his hand in hers. 'It's...

Sherlock woke early and just stared at his brother. They were going ホーム today and he couldn't be happier. He would see his son soon but most importantly he would see Joan. He missed her so much. Mycroft rolled over and opened his eyes.
'Morning.'
'Morning.' Mycroft sat up. 'What time is it?'
'Eight o'clock. あなた can go back...'
'No i'm fine. What time's our flight?'
'About two o'clock. We have a few hours left.'
'Well..Better start packing.' Mycroft got out the ベッド and picked up his bag. 'Are あなた sure あなた want me to stay with you?'
'I'm sure.' They smiled at each other. Sherlock followed his brother...

After a couple of days, Joan was discharged but they kept Sherlock in for もっと見る observation along with Mycroft. As his brother slept, Sherlock couldn't help but blame himself. If he knew Moriarty was in ロンドン his would never have come and this probably wouldn't have happened. Joan crept in along with this Joseph.
'Hey.'
'Hey.' She gave him a quick kiss. 'How are あなた feeling?'
'I'm fine, i don't know why...'
'It's just a precaution.'
'I know.. but i want to go ホーム with あなた and this little one. How is he?'
'He's good, feels so weird..I didn't expect to have him for another three months..and now..here...

It's been a few months since Sherlock was in hospital and Joan is now six months pregnant with their baby.Sherlock has been sleeping in Irene's old room as he and Joan aren't together.

He woke up, still missing the warmth Joan's body lying 次 to his own. He got up from his ベッド and sat for a moment, only three もっと見る months till their son would arrive. He couldn't wait to meet him. He went upstairs and found Joan in the kitchen. She looked so beautiful to him, always did.
'Morning.'
'Morning, There お茶, 紅茶 in the pot if あなた want some.'
'Thanks.' He got a cup from the cupboard and sat down 次 to her....

Joan woke the 次 morning with Sherlock's arms wrapped around her. She gently turned to face him, he look so peaceful when he was asleep. She leaned in and gave a slow, soft kiss, After a moment she felt him reply. She pulled away slowly and placed her forehead against his.
'Can i get woken like that everyday?.' She giggled.
'Maybe..If your good.' She gave him a quick kiss. 'I have to meet my mother today, hope あなた don't mind.'
'Well it's ruined my plans for the da...'
'What plans?'
'Well they involved you, me and this bed.' Joan smiled as he leaned in and kissed her, his hands gripped her waist...

That night Sherlock slept on the couch, He didn't want to make things もっと見る awkward with Joan. When he woke, he thought about what to say to her, he couldn't just ignore this. He sat up and saw Irene in the kitchen.
'Your up early.'
'Couldn't sleep, What about you?'
'A lot on my mind.' Irene went and sat 次 to him.
'Here.' She handed him a cup of tea.
'Thank you.' He took a sip.
'So what's on your mind?' Sherlock remained silent, just staring at his tea. 'Does it have something to do with あなた sleeping on the couch?'
'It doesn't matter.' He leaned フォワード, 前進, 楽しみにして and placed his cup on the table.
'Joan?'
'...We..We...

Irene was the first to wake, She wandered round the house so she knew every inch of it. She went out the back to get some air, she needed to clear her head. She took a few deep breathes thinking about Moriarty's plan, She felt sick. She went back in and found Joan in the kitchen.
'Morning. i'm making tea, あなた want some?.'
'No i'm fine thanks.' She sat down at the table.
'You don't look so good, あなた feeling alright?.'
'Stomach bug, nothing to worry about.' Joan sat opposite her. 'I was a little sick last night but i'm fine.'
'You sure?.' Irene nodded. 'Ok, あなた want some water?.'
'Yes please.' Joan...

Sherlock went upstairs to get changed. He had to do something about Irene. Joan came out of the bathroom when he had just finished dressing.
'Where あなた off too?.'
'Gregson phoned. He needs me at the station.' He kissed her forehead. 'I won't be long.'
'Take a key with you, i'm booking the scan so i don't know how long i'll be.'
'Alright, i'll see あなた later. 愛 you.'
'Love あなた too.'
He decided to walk to the station, he needed to clear is mind. He had to decide if he was going to tell Joan what happened または not, he didn't want to hurt her again. He promised her father that he wouldn't. As he walked...

Sherlock couldn't keep his eyes of Joan all night, she was amazing. He knew he had to ask her now または he never will. He already told her dad about tonight and was waiting for his permission to ask her. Joe gave him a nod, Sherlock took a deep breathe.
'Sherlock, あなた ok?.'
'I'm fine, in fact i'm..Happier then i've ever been. Joan, when we first met i knew あなた were something special, and when we got together i knew あなた were the right one for me. You've never 与えられた up on me and i promise to do the same.' He took the ring out of his pocket. 'Joan Watson, will あなた do me the tremendous honor of becoming...

Irene was listening in. She managed to plant a device in the 褐色砂岩, 茶色の石, ブラウンス トーン while they were out to ディナー with Joan's parents. She couldn't believe it, Sherlock could be a father. He always 発言しました to her that kids would be a burden to him, especially with his work. She understood that but would Joan?.

'Your pregnant?.'
'I don't know. I haven't checked it yet.' Sherlock moved his hands to her tummy. He couldn't believe it, a baby could be in there. His baby. Joan placed her hands on his. 'I'm so nervous.'
'Your not the only one.' Joan looked down at her tummy.
'But i'm also..excited. I shouldn't be getting...