Author's Note:

This one… didn't exactly satisfy me. *sighs* But I couldn't think of any improvements, so I leave it as is and hope that you'll still like it.

Oh! I should mention that, a couple months back, Pompey did ask for this installment. I was going to write it, anyway, but now this particular installment is dedicated to her. (Hopefully she'll read it someday. *grins*)

Also, though I still have an old desktop computer, my laptop just died yesterday. WITH THE MAJORITY OF ITS CONTENTS UNSAVED. *sobs* I don't really have the money I need to buy another laptop—just yet. Maybe I can sell some stuff on EBay… But as you can imagine, I am very upset about this. I'm just glad my Sherlock Holmes folder and all those avvies I spent so much time working on is backed up on my flashdrive. Losing THAT would have been CATASTROPHIC. Unfortunately, my large SH YouTube video folder was far too large to fit on my flashdrive, so I've lost SCAN, GREE, FINA, EMPT, DANC, SOLI, BRUC, DEVI, Master Blackmailer… all my Granada episodes and interviews and AMVs are all gone. *wails* AND ALL MY BEAUTIFUL SCREENCAPS TOOOOO~!

To my reviewers:

Moonspun Dragon: Nah, there's something upcoming (a long ways away) my ATtH fic—a lot of really bad stuff happens to Sherlock. He's never going to forgive me. *shrugs* I'm glad you like the avvies so much! =) And it's awesome how Holmes is such a cool customer, but how sweet he can be when he wants to. And I think this chappie should answer your question about Watson. ;D

Brazeau: I'm sad about David, too. This one should answer your question. =)

Spockologist: He is awesome. =D Ha-ha, glad you liked the multitasking!

Hades Lord of the Dead: Ha-ha, thanks, glad you liked that line! =D Eh, I like Edward, but I still like David more. =)

reflekshun: Awww, thank you so much! *hugs*

Umino Akiko: xD Something like that. =)

Sui Generis Paroxysm: Thank you for the very nice review!

==21. Enter Edward==

Edward Hardwicke was a definite change. He was quieter and more solemn where David had been more fiery and lively. He was two years older than David (and looked older than that).

He didn't really look at all like Watson, which meant that the good Doctor would no longer be appearing in the show. Watson missed that.

At first, he wasn't sure what to make of Edward. The man was nice, and there was no doubt he'd do his job, but…

Then Watson saw the first time Edward made Jeremy laugh.

And he knew that the newcomer would do well.


Author's Note:

I think… next install for Mercy will come Monday, and next install here will come Wednesday… Yeah. I might have to start going with once a week here to get my other fics moving again.

Next up, filming "The Abbey Grange"!

Please review!