Sign of Four: Relapses

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Canon story: The Sign of Four
Author: godsdaisiechain
Rating: G
Summary: Holmes an Watson have a late-night discussion.
Warning: Implied snuggles


I relapsed into my chair, kneading the injured leg, with difficulty as my shoulder also had begun to ache.

“Watson?  John?  Where have you gone?”

“I’m here,” I said, stifling a painful grunt.

Sherlock materialized at my side, eyes glittering in concern.  “Surely, John, you should try some morphine.”

“No.”

“At least come back to bed. I’ll help you up.”

Comments

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Aw. Very nice h/c. Snuggles FTW!

[godsdaisiechain.livejournal.com]

I'm sure the snuggles are only implied.

[debriswoman]

Neatly penned...words chosen carefully:-)

[godsdaisiechain.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much for the kind words!

[gardnerhill.livejournal.com]

Possibly terrified of falling back into his addiction. More than one fragile person at Baker Street.

[godsdaisiechain.livejournal.com]

Aw... Great point (that I did not think of).

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Aw, sweet!

[godsdaisiechain.livejournal.com]

Thanks!!

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

I suppose seeing Holmes abusing morphine would be enough to put Watson off using it, even for genuine medical problems.

[godsdaisiechain.livejournal.com]

Exactly! You are wise in the ways of Watson.

[sanguinity]

Living with an addict does tend to affect one's own use of the same drug. But perhaps Holmes will come up with some other palliative for him. Or, at the very least, some comfort.