[Sun 30 Nov, 09:38]

I'm sorry, John. Truly. -MHL

Sorry? For what? -JW

Sherlock.. We thought he would come home to you. He left isolation almost two weeks ago. -MHL

He's run off with James Moriarty. -MHL

[Delayed] Funny. Come on out Aston. -JW

Aston? -MHL

It's a reference. -JW

Point is: I don't believe you. -JW

It's true. I'm sorry. -MHL

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[Sun 30 Nov, 10:03]

I hate you! -SH

I know. -MHL

You're a heartless bastard. You didn't have to do that. -SH

You know very well why I had to. I can't be in isolation Sherlock. I have a husband and a child that need me. -MHL

If it helps, I am sorry. -MHL

No. It doesn't fucking help! He's going to believe you. -SH

If he doesn't trust you, maybe mother is right. -MHL

Take that back. -SH

Sherlock, have you considered that this relationship hasn't helped you? Since you've met him, you've been up and down. You've changed so much. -MHL

That's not a bad thing! -SH

He doesn't trust you. -MHL

No one's perfect. No one's going to have a picture perfect relationship! And you and mother are not helping at all. You're destroying our relationship. -SH

I know. I'm sorry. But I can't risk Greg and Alex. They mean too much. Please understand. -MHL

I'm not sure I can forgive you for this, Mycroft. -SH

But I understand. -SH

Thank you. -MHL

I still hate you. -SH

I know. -MHL

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[Sun 30 Nov, 10:51]

Please tell me you don't believe him. -SH

I don't want to. -JW

But you do? -SH

No. -JW

I started to. -JW

But I don't. -JW

Mother will do anything. She's become convinced you're not good for me because I'm depressed here. She thinks I'm depressed because of you. In a way, I am. I'm upset I'm away from you. -SH

Why did Mycroft say that? -JW

Because he doesn't want to be in isolation. Greg and Alex need him. -SH

Doesn't mean I like that he put this idea in your head. -SH

Okay. -JW

Please, whatever you do. Don't believe them. -SH

They're taking the phone off me at midday today. I don't know if I'll get it back. -SH

Text me if you do. -JW

Are you going now? This feels like a goodbye. -JW

I have chores. I'm sorry. -SH

[VoiceRecording001.mp3] -SH

[Slight delay] I love you too. -JW

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[Sun 30 Nov, 12:30]

They gave it back. -SH [SEND FAILURE]

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[Sun 30 Nov, 12:40]

Mycroft, tell me the password to unblock John's number. Now. -SH

I don't know it brother. And I wouldn't be able to. You know they check your messages. -MHL

They've made it so I can't delete messages too... -SH

Exactly. -MHL

Mother knows I'm against this. I have no choice. I'm as trapped as you are. -MHL

Except you get to see the man you love. -SH

I'm sorry. -MHL

I hate you. -SH

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[Wed 03 Dec, 14:04]

Anything yesterday? -M

Nothing. -JW

I don't know if you want it or if it's the same but I have Jim's number. -M

It's probably not the same. -JW

I expect so. But maybe it's worth a shot. See if Mycroft is lying and Sherlock was telling the truth. -M

[Delayed] Okay. -JW

<Contact Forwarded: Jim>

Thanks. -JW

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[Wed 03 Dec, 14:25]

Moriarty? -JW

[Delayed] Ah. Johnny boy, wasn't expecting to have you text my private number. -JM x

Is Sherlock with you? -JW

Lost your pretty detective again? -JM x

He does love to run away from you, doesn't he? -JM x

He is with you? -JW

I didn't say that. I didn't not say that either. -JM x

Please. -JW

Begging doesn't suit you, Johnny Boy. -JM x

I don't care. I need to know. -JW

I'll tell you one thing, if dear Sherly was to run off with another man, I'd make sure that man was me. -JM x

So he is with you? -JW

Hello? -JW

Moriarty! -JW

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[Wed 03 Dec, 15:29]

Got an answer, but no answers. -JW

Oh. -M

Thank you, though. Like you said, worth the try. -JW

John, Sherlock loves you. Believe him, not Mycroft. -M

Okay, Mols. You relax and look after yourself and that happy. Don't worry about me. -JW

I'll try. -M

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[Thurs 04 Dec, 12:10]

Sorry, mate, he keeps telling me it's true. He's a damn good liar and I can't tell. -GHL

Okay. Thanks for trying. -JW

[Delayed] Look, John, I know you love Sherlock and don't want this to be true. But I've got a feeling he's not telling you something about Moriarty from last time they encountered each other.  Maybe this is it. -GHL

It's no secret Moriarty probably wouldn't mind Sherlock in his bed but that doesn't mean Sherlock shares the feelings. -JW

You're right. I'm sorry. -GHL

It's fine. Enjoy the rest of the day. -JW

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[Fri 12 Dec, 10:01]

How is he? -SH

It's Friday. Why do you have your phone? -MHL

Good behaviour. -SH

Back to my question. -SH

He's not good, Sherlock. Mother has me lying to everyone. Even Greg. They've all been given this idea and John's been in contact with Moriarty which didn't help the situation. -MHL

Damn it.. -SH

I want to talk to him again. -SH

Sherlock, I can't do anything. -MHL

All your contacts in your phone, they've all heard this lie from me. Every person that you could contact has been fed this information. There's not a soul in your contacts that hasn't.  -MHL

[Delayed] I hate you. -SH

[Incoming Call: Sherlock]

[Call Accepted]

"Mycroft, are they monitoring this?"

"No. They think you just text everyone"

"Good... Thank you for pointing that out. About all the other contacts"

"You're welcome"

[Call Ended]

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[Fri 12 Dec, 10:45]

[Group Chat. Creator: Sherlock. Contacts: Molly, Charlie, Tammy]

Don't text, just read for now. -SH

I know you've all been told I've run off with Moriarty. This is a lie. -SH

[Images attached - click to open all] They've blocked John from this phone so I can't contact him and set it so I need a password to unblock his number. -SH

They're making him think I have run off. Please, you all need to tell him I haven't. -SH

[Images attached - click to open all] Show these to John. Screenshots of Mycroft and I's conversation showing that he is being forced into this. -SH

He doesn't want to lie but is lying to protect his family. -SH

Okay. You can reply now. -SH

Who is this?

Sherlock. -SH

I don't know a Sherlock.

Who is this? -SH

I'm Lisa.

Jenna.

Max.

False contacts... -SH

[Group Deleted]

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[Fri 12 Dec, 11:28]

They're false contacts. Mother must have changed them. -SH

Oh, dear. I'm sorry brother. -MHL

I thought I'd done it. -SH

I hate this. I really hate this. -SH

I know. -MHL

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[Fri 12 Dec, 19:31]

Mother, please. Stop this. He's going to do something stupid soon. He just wants to be back with John. -MHL

John isn't good for him.

He is, mother. They love each other. -MHL

He's not ready to come back.

Now, stop arguing with me.

Yes, mother. -MHL

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[Mon 15 Dec, 09:28]

I can't do this. I need to get out. -SH

There's nothing I can do... -MHL

And there's nothing you can do that wouldn't destroy your relationship with mother and father. -MHL

Just with mother. Father doesn't like this... -SH

She'll give in soon. She's the only one who doesn't want you to be back with John. -MHL

[Long Delay] How's Alex? -SH

He's fine, happy. He wants a dog. -MHL

Are you getting one then? -SH

I'm considering it. The house is big enough for a dog. -MHL

Your house is big enough for eight dogs. -SH

God forbid. One is enough. -MHL

What kind of dog does he want? -SH

A husky. I caught him and Greg looking through pictures on Google and Alex fell in love with the husky. -MHL

They get big. -SH

I know. I'd prefer to wait until Alex is a bit older but he looks so disappointed each time I have to say no. -MHL

Get it. -SH

The dog, I mean. -SH

I plan to. For Christmas. -MHL

Like you did with Redbeard... -SH

Yeah. I can bring him home in my coat. -MHL

I'm happy for you, Mycroft. -SH

Thank you, Sherlock. That means a lot. -MHL

You're welcome.. -SH

I've been trying. With mother. -MHL

I know. -SH

Okay. -MHL

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[Mon 12 Dec, 17:02]

Hi.

Who are you? -SH

Max.

One of the false contacts... -SH

Yeah. I've been looking over those messages and been obsessing about texting you all day. I want to help.

I don't know you. -SH

True. But I think I've figured out who you are.

Who am I then? -SH

You're Sherlock Holmes. That detective.

I am. -SH

I want to help.

How? -SH

I live in London. I can show John the messages.

You don't even know me! -SH

I don't need to know you to want to help. I've read the screenshots. John must be crushed.

He works as a GP in the surgery closest to Baker Street. He gets out of work at six. -SH

Thank you. So much. -SH

It's fine. You're welcome.

-

[Mon 12 Dec, 18:06]

[Incoming Call: 'Max']

[Call Accepted]

"Sherlock!"

"J-John..."

"Yeah, love, it's me."

"Max is a life saver"

"For sure. Oh my God. It's so good to hear from you"

"You saw the screenshots, didn't you?"

"Yes. I did. I didn't believe him in the first place"

"You would have started to, if I couldn't find a way to contact you"

"..."

"Are you crying?"

"Shut up! I can hear that you are, too!"

"I know.. But... I don't know"

"Idiot.... Does- Sherlock, does this mean your parents plan to keep you from me p-permanently?"

"I don't know... And it's not them both. Just mother..."

"Okay.. I- One second... [ON HOLD] ...Shit, Sherlock. Max needs to go, his girlfriend is I'll. I'm going to go buy a crappy phone. I have your number memorised."

"I see. Text me as soon as you can. I love you"

"I love you too"

[Call Ended]

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[Mon 12 Dec, 19:39]

Hey. -JW

[Delayed] Sherlock? -JW

Hello? -JW

[Incoming Call: 077362...]

[Call missed]

Sherlock? -JW