That's the sort of thing my husband or I might do—except that it's more likely to stay on a table for three weeks than end up in a pocket!

This would happen at my house, too, but probably not in a pocket. Because, presumably, Sherlock kept putting his hand in his pocket, noticing it was there, and then promptly deleting it to store more important information.

I suppose Alec is a very responsible human being and doesn't know about this sort of problem.

Alec is a little too responsible for his own good. He can get a little worn out being responsible.

I like that you showed some of the steps in Sherlock's deduction; I feel cheated on the show when they have him spout something with no explanation.

I am guilty of this as well, but when I do have a deduction that makes sense, I like to show it. Coming up with deductions is fun, but a lot of work. I can sympathize with going the simple route.

Thanks for commenting!