Another Surprise For Mycroft
Another Surprise For Mycroft
Now that Mycroft and James had let mum and dad know about their getting married now they could let other people know. The news had spread among the important people in Mycroft and James's lives that they were officially married.
Irene Adler suggested to Molly that they get everyone together and have a surprise celebration for the happy couple.
"You'll have a hard time getting Mycroft to show up for a celebration," said Molly.
"James is going to get him there and pretend he knows nothing about it and is just as surprised. He is so excited we are planning this for Mycroft."
"Who all is coming?" asked Irene.
"Well, Sebastian is coming with Anthea, and you and I are coming. We just need to figure out how to get Sherlock to show up and also bring someone. James sent him a note in code that he had to decipher that spelled out "Show up and bring someone or you will never have a moments peace the rest of your unnatural life." James.
Sherlock has no idea who to bring along that Mycroft would be happy to see there.
Molly's cell phone chirped and she said, "I just got a text from Sherlock and he found someone so don't worry but he wants it to be a surprise."
"OK, that's good."
"Where are we gathering?"
"A quiet place near Baker Street. James will arrange for several tables to be empty no matter how crowded the place gets. They'll have pints and cold drinks. When Mycroft and James come in they will sit at a back table and order. We will come in pairs quietly like regular customers and order. When we have all arrived we yell surprise."
"Sounds great."
"Can you keep a secret Irene?"
"I can when I want to Molly."
After work Mycroft arrived home from work tired. “Instead of eating at home,” James said "Let's go out. I have a real craving for fish and chips. We haven't done that as a couple yet?" begged James. "Forget your diet tonight. This will be a treat. We'll dress casual and have a fun night out?"
"Ok James. It sounds good to me. I need to relax and unwind."
Mycroft called his driver and they were dropped off at a fish and chip place that James knew of and liked. They walked to a section in the back and placed their orders. James ordered two pints and they smiled.
"This reminds me of when I was younger and going out for fish and chips was a special treat," said James. Mycroft smiled at James across the table. There was even a jukebox of old music and it felt nostalgic. As Mycroft was deeply distracted looking at old posters on the walls Molly and Irene sat themselves at a table. They were behind where Mycroft was seated so he didn't see them come in. Then Anthea and Sebastian came in. Anthea had her hair in a ponytail, very little makeup and dressed down and Sebastian looking like a grunge youth. James kept Mycroft distracted by flirting with him like they were youngsters on a date. Lastly Greg Lestrade walked in with Sherlock and they sat down at a table quietly at the last of the back tables. Mycroft stopped gazing at James and was suddenly aware that it was getting crowded all around them. As he started to look around everyone yelled "Congratulations love birds."
Both Mycroft and James turned beet red and started laughing as Mycroft realized what was happening. They had all gotten together for a surprise celebration.
Greg and Sherlock started to push all the tables together. Everyone was smiling and they all raised their pints and Sherlock toasted "To Love."
"To love" everyone said at once. The fish and chips were greasy and salty just like everyone liked them.
Mycroft may just get used to having friends yet. James has really changed my life, he thought.