"Surely not." He kisses Watson's forehead, and he has to admit he is rather impatient for Watson to finish with the things he holds in his hands because Holmes would much rather have those hands to himself.

"It is not too much to ask, but it may be far too much to give. Crime does not take a holiday, I'm afraid, my darling, but perhaps it will allow us some rest for the next two days. And even if Lestrade does come knocking, well. It will have to be a very pressing case. Perhaps it will be something we can make a few hours' work of in front of the fire, and then the good inspector can be on his way, and then we can make our own few hours of work in front of the fire." He grins mischievously.