He squeezed back and glanced at Sherlock. "Mum suggested we take away his books for a week."

He didn't know what they would do to punish William. But fighting was not okay. But part of John didn't want to punish his son. He was standing up to bullies in the only way that some of them would understand.

He stared at their joined hands, tracing his thumb across Sherlock's thumb. He thought about the news wanted to share with his mate.