notimeatall: Holmes is usually forceful, but keep reading to find out why he's not his 'normal' self ATM.
Lestrade's idea was to pull Mary aside to question her. He drew her into the parlour and Holmes sneaked up the stairs. He found the room and knocked gently.
"Come in." Watson's weak voice called.
For a second, Holmes hesitated. What if he upset Watson? He didn't want to cause his friend any more pain, but he had to know that Watson was all right.
But did that justify the stress Watson would be put under?
Holmes came to his decision. With a sad sigh he turned around and walked back down the stairs. Lestrade's word would have to do.