Basil's Flat

Where in place of Ratigan's picture, there was a newspaper clipping with a picture of Basil, Maria and Dawson bowing before the Queen, apparently being knighted for their bravery.

The headline reads: "Queen Honours Detective", along with the subheadlines "Queen Praises Detective Basil, Medal to be Given", and "Time Runs Out for Ratigan", confirming that Ratigan did not survive the plunge.

Dawson: (In awe) To be thanked by the Queen herself! Oh, how very thrilling, eh, Basil?

Basil places Ratigan's bell on the mantle as a memory of that case.

Basil: All in a day's work, Doctor.

Olivia: Oh Dr. Dawson, you were wonderful!

Dawson chuckles bashfully.

Hiram: Indeed.

Hiram looks at his pocketwatch and notices the time.

Hiram: Oh my, we're late to catch our train. Come along, Olivia.

Olivia: Yes, Father.

It was a very bitter sweet moment as Olivia embraces the two who saved her life, as well as her father.

Olivia: Goodbye, Basil, Maria (Sniffling) I-I'll never forget you too.

Basil smiles, leans down and puts his hands on her shoulders.

Basil: Nor I you, Miss...

He can't help but repeat his running gag one last time...

Basil: Miss Flangerhanger.

Olivia stares for a moment, then shakes her head with a smile on her face.

Dawson: (Chuckles) Whatever.

Maria: (Smiles kindly to Olivia) Don't forget you can come visit us whenever you like.

Olivia: (Smiles at her) I will.

Olivia puts on her hat.

Olivia: Goodbye, Dr. Dawson.

Dawson: Goodbye, my dear.

Olivia walks over to the front door, and turns again.

Olivia: (Whispers) Goodbye. (She leaves)

Basil: Well, um... (sniffles) Not a bad little girl, actually.

Dawson puts on his hat and prepares to leave.

Dawson: Not at all. (Sighs) Well, it's time I was on my way too.

Basil: (Stuttering) But, um...but I thought...

Dawson dons his jacket.

Dawson: Well, the case is over. Mmm... Perhaps it's...well, perhaps it's best I found my own living quarters.

Basil: But...

A knock at the door interrupts them.

Maria: Oh, now who can that be?

Dawson opens the door and a young lady mouse was standing outside, clearly in search of help.

Lady Mouse: (Hesitatingly) I-is this the home of the famous Basil of Baker Street?

Dawson takes off his hat to welcome her.

Dawson: Indeed it is, Miss. You look as if you're in some trouble.

At his look of concern, the Lady Mouse commences crying and wiping at her eyes.

Lady Mouse: Oh, I am! I am!

Dawson: Then, you've come to precisely the right place.

Basil seizes the moment to reveal what he was trying to say earlier, and puts his arm around Dawson.

Basil: Ah, allow me to introduce my trusted associate, Dr. Dawson, with whom I do all my cases. Isn't that right, Doctor?

Dawson seems surprised at first, but then understands what Basil was asking him. They shake hands.

Dawson: What? What? Oh, yes. They shake hands.

Dawson: Yes! By all means.

Then Basil introduces Maria

Basil: And this is the love of my life, Maria Todd

Maria: (Smiles to the Lady Mouse) Welcome

The sentimental moment lingers for a bit, then Basil gets straight to business.

Basil: As you can see, Maria, Dawson, this young lady has just arrived from the Hampstead district and is troubled about the disappearance of an emerald ring missing from the third finger of her right hand. Now, tell me your story and you must be precise.

Later

Maria was sitting in her bed that she shared with Basil reading a book, when Basil came in.

Basil: Ready for bed already?

Maria: (Puts book on her nightstand) Yeah and also something has been bothering me.

Basil turns to her

Basil: (Concernly) Was is it?

Maria: When we first met, I was surprised that you wanted me to come along with, rather then try to make me stay along with Olivia.

Maria looks down at her sheets, looks back at him, while he walks over to his side the bed.

Maria: I was in pain for so long, I did not think you could heal my heart by ending my torture, Basil, why would you do this for me?

Basil covers up with his sheets and looks at her with love and honesty.

Basil: Because my dear, I could not see you suffer anymore then you already have, I was confused why would I do it for you, despite my goal, but then I realize that I did this deed to not only to take down Rattigan, save a toymaker or save London, I did it because I Love You.

Maria looks at him with love

Maria: I love you

Basil and Maria shares a long passionate kiss.

Maria concludes her narration.

Maria: (Narrating) From that time on, Basil, Me, and Dawson were a close team. And over the years, we had many cases together. Months later, me and Basil were married, and months after that i was pregant, and gave birth to a little girl, who Basil named Sarah, there are many joy filled moments in our future, but I shall always look back on that first with the most fondness; my introduction to the love of my life Basil of Baker Street...the Great Mouse Detective.

The End