A Gift

The sun had completely set as Damascus welcomed another cold winter night. The lampposts on the side of the streets began to light up one by one as they illuminated the path ahead for cars, carriages, and people alike.

Detective Watson and Bryan continued to chat in the steam car, as it slowly approached 22 Augustus street. And soon, the car stopped at the entrance of Detective Watson's two-storied villa.

As soon as the duo got out of the car, they were greeted by a middle-aged man, who appeared to be awaiting their arrival.

"It is good to see you, sir!" The usually stoic Butler John smiled faintly at Detective Watson, He then turned to look at Bryan and nodded, "And you too, Mr. Lombardi!"

"Yes, it has been a while!" Bryan nodded with a bright smile.

Detective Watson approached Butler John and patted him on the shoulder, "How have you been, John?"