An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Words: 1,907
Chapters: 1/2
Rating: Teen and Up
Tags: Parentlock, Discussion of parenting, Fluff, Domestic Fluff. 4 + 1 format, Past Drug Addiction, Femlock
“Johanna?” Sherlock asked quietly. The two of them were curled up together in bed after a long, complicated case involving a kidnapping ring.
“Have you ever thought about, um, having children?”
Jo moved her hand from where it had been resting on Sherlock’s stomach, tugging gently on her shoulder. Sherlock rolled over to face her, still pressed close.
“Well, I mean, I think most little girls dream of growing up, getting married, and having a baby,” Jo answered, a bit awkwardly.
“Obviously, yes, it's hard not to when everyone insists on buying you baby dolls,” Sherlock said, making a small, dismissive gesture under the blankets. “But I mean, more recently. As an adult, have you ever… thought about it?”
“I suppose I have, a bit. Just. Um. Just in passing.” It wasn’t entirely true. Jo had always at least sort of wanted kids, always thought she’d have them eventually. Not knowing how Sherlock felt about the issue, however, Jo had kept those thoughts to herself.
Sherlock hummed thoughtfully but didn’t answer. Assuming she was thinking of a response or another question, Jo stayed quiet, waiting. Minutes ticked by slowly, and soon Jo heard Sherlock’s breathing slow and felt it turn into sleepy, snuffly puffs against her neck. Jo smiled softly and snuggled closer to her, hitching the duvet up further over her shoulder, and was asleep within moments.