elementarycbs | Fic: What's In a Name? (Elementary)

Title: What's in a name?
Author:horrorfangirl
Fandom: Elementary
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Joan Watson
Summary: Joan is curious. Just what is Sherlock's full name? Sherlock is wondering the same thing about his 'sober companion.
Feedback is welcome!
Word Count: 500
Timeline: 1x1 Plot. No spoilers.
Cross-posted to my LJ and joanlock.
Disclaimer: Not mine! Everything belongs to CBS.
Rated: G

"Sherlock what is your full name?"

"Why do you want to know Watson?" Sherlock asked in return, while sitting on the floor. Old case files were scattered all around him.

"I'm trying to fill out some paperwork that the rehab center sent me."

Sherlock snorted. "I imagine that so-called doctor you met the other day will no doubt be thrilled to read your report."

Joan sighed. "Look, I know that you dislike talking about yourself, in any way, but I really need this information, if you want me to continue to be your companion. Otherwise, you just might have to find someone else."

Sherlock scowled. "You know, Watson blackmail is an ugly practice."

"Yes, I know. And you're stalling."

"All right, Watson. I'll tell you, but on one condition."

"Fine. What is it?"

"That you tell me your full name and that you don't laugh when you hear mine. Agreed?"

Joan nodded. "Agreed. Now Sherlock, what is your full name?"

"it's William Scott Sherlock Holmes," Sherlock said flatly. "Happy now?"

"Very." Joan said deadpan as she wrote down Sherlock's full name. "There all done."

"Not quite, Watson, it's your turn to tell me your name. Remember?"

"Okay, fine! It's Joan Avis Watson." She noticed Sherlock's mouth twitch. "Hey! No laughing. Remember?"

"I'm sorry, Watson. But you have to admit God is gracious and bird are a strange combination."

"When you look at it that way, it does seem strange." Joan agreed. "So what does your name mean?" Sherlock sighed. He knew Joan was going to laugh, so he might as well get it over with.

"My first name means; determinded guardian, the second is a shorten form of Prescott, which means; priest's cottage and as you are no doubt aware Sherlock means; fair haired. Sherlock said as he waited for Joan's reaction.

"You know what I think?" She asked him.

"I have a fairly good idea," Sherlock replied. "But I think you're going to tell me anyway."

"I think when it comes to names, all parents have a strange sense of humor."

Sherlock smirked. "On that, I completely agree with you, Watson." With that he returned his attention back to his case files. Joan got up to mail Sherlock's paperwork.

Fin.