"I can't."
Blood.
John's blood.
.
Taunting. Love? You killed him.
.
"I can't. I have to-"
"Sherlock, breathe."
"My hands. Gr- Greg, my... John's blood..."
"Washroom's just there. You need help?"
Yes. So very much.
"No. I..."
Yes. Please.
"I'll leave you to it. But I'll be right outside the door. Is that acceptable?"
"Yes. Good."
.
The water isn't hot enough. The soap... I can't.
I can't.
It's not enough.
It's not-
.
"Let me." Greg.
"Greg, I..."
"Sherlock, he's strong. He's going to be fine."
"...I love him."
"Christ, Sherlock. Does he know?"
"He does not. I only just..."
"The heart can be a real bitch sometimes. Come sit back down."
"I didn't get to tell him."
"You will. I promise."
Promise.
John, I promise. Anything.
Everything.
Please.
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"Mister Holmes? I have good news."