The Adventure of the Dying Detective: Third Time

[castiron.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: The Adventure of the Dying Detective
Title: Third Time
Author: Castiron
Rating: PG
Author's Notes: Using the chronology that puts DYIN post-Reichenbach. If anyone's reading who could be spoiled for FINA/EMPT, spoilers.



Twice I have thought that I would lose him to death. First by a criminal mastermind at Reichenbach; and now by a heinous poisoner.

I pray that I shall not see the third time. But if I do, I will not believe him dead until I have performed the autopsy myself, until I hold his cold heart in my hands.

Comments

[rabidsamfan.livejournal.com]

Oh, glory. That's vicious. And utterly, utterly perfect.

[castiron.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

There's an anecdote about a woman who was asked if she'd ever considered divorcing her husband of decades; her response was "Divorce, never; murder, yes." I can definitely see Watson thinking that about Holmes.

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Ouch, ouch, ouch. Fantastic word choices here. Don't piss off Watson too often.

[castiron.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Yes, even Watson's tolerance has its limits.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Wow, this one packs a punch. And what a disturbing, yet somehow totally understandable image it paints! Nice work, indeed.

[castiron.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I'm almost surprised that Watson stayed on speaking terms with Holmes after this case.

[hardboiledbaby]

Good heavens, that's fabulous.

[castiron.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

Echoing others. Ouch! Watson hurting.