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Harry, It's me.

I know this is the cowardly thing to do but… I can't take this anymore. Its been 6 months and it's not getting any easier. I can't do is without him anymore. Everywhere I go I am looking for him. Lestrade keeps calling to see if I can take a look at his cases but I can't bear to leave the flat. The flat full of memories of my… best friend. You told me that it would get better but it isn't. The life I had with him was so full of mystery, amazement and danger that normal life pales in comparison.

I met with Stanford the other day…. He told me a place had come up in the army…. Asked if I knew anyone thinking of going back. Said that it was dangerous and most of my classmates are calling it a suicide mission. The idea sounded…

I don't know Harry…..

I'm sorry, but I really can't do this without him anymore. Its not got better harry. So im going back. Back to the army. And this time I don't really plan on coming back. At least I will go out the way that I wanted… saving lives. He may be proud of that at least.

I haven't had the heart to tell Mrs Hudson. When you see her please tell her that she was the best housekeeper that anyone could have wished for. And she can make a darm good cuppa.

…..

Have a good life Harry, take care of yourself and Clara. Don't do anything stupid. Whatever Mum and Dad may say about you and I, you turned out pretty amazing and…. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I love you sis…

When it happens remember that I'm happy. I wanted this… don't make a fuss with a funeral or anything; just let me bow out quietly.

I will be with him.

And I am sorry.

-Doctor John Hamish Watson.