The Adventure of the Illustrious Client: Omission

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: The Adventure of the Illustrious Client
Title: Omission
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: PG

Eventually the morphine pulled Holmes under despite his best efforts.

In the kitchen Mrs. Hudson was waiting, worried hands curled around her steaming teacup.

"Why did you not send for me last night, Martha?" I asked finally, stung by the omission.

She sighed. "Why does anything happen in this house, Doctor? Even then, I could do only as he wished."

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Oh, both Watson and Mrs Hudson limited by Holmes dictates and once again hurt because of his actions.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Well, I'll cut him a little slack in this case. He was just seriously beaten -- he can dictate some things after that, at least. :) Thanks!

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Poor Mrs Hudson. Worst tenant in London indeed.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

I know, right? I always wonder what it's like on Baker Street from her perspective.

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

oh, so true.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

:) Glad you liked!