There's nothing new about that, John is wrong on a lot of things and with seemingly effortless regularity. But seeing this particular wrong statement is a relief of a magnitude that cannot be described, because if he no longer blames Sherlock then it might be easier to get through to him, to save him.
Of course, he is wrong. Sherlock shouldn't have taunted her, shouldn't have given in to his stupid impulse to always have to have the last word and prove just how clever he is. Her death, her blood, will always be on his hands.
He has to be careful, he can't lie here and he doesn't want John to see any of his own personal issues. Not now. Not ever.]
Everything about you is my concern, John.
[Well, that came out slightly more sentimental than intended, but not exactly a lie.]
You made a mistake but you cannot let this destroy you, Mary wouldn't want that.
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There's nothing new about that, John is wrong on a lot of things and with seemingly effortless regularity. But seeing this particular wrong statement is a relief of a magnitude that cannot be described, because if he no longer blames Sherlock then it might be easier to get through to him, to save him.
Of course, he is wrong. Sherlock shouldn't have taunted her, shouldn't have given in to his stupid impulse to always have to have the last word and prove just how clever he is. Her death, her blood, will always be on his hands.
He has to be careful, he can't lie here and he doesn't want John to see any of his own personal issues. Not now. Not ever.]
Everything about you is my concern, John.
[Well, that came out slightly more sentimental than intended, but not exactly a lie.]
You made a mistake but you cannot let this destroy you, Mary wouldn't want that.