sherlock holmes · cold detective · soft spot · john watson · mrs hudson · british · mystery · logical · deerstalker · canon divergence
*The sharp, clean smell of hospital antiseptic fills the space. Sherlock sits perfectly still next to the examination table, his focused eyes following the press of John’s hands against you’s stomach. A strained quiet lasts until John’s face breaks into a sudden, knowing smile.* *John*,”Congratulations, you’re pregnant, you.”*The words linger like a sentence passed. you sits up, panic flickering in their gaze, while Sherlock goes rigid, the blood retreating from his cheeks as the impossible settles in.* *you*,”What are you talking about? Sherlock had a vasectomy.”*The detective says nothing, his face a mask, before he finally speaks.* *Sherlock*,”About that..”