"You'll have a lump tomorrow, but no long-term damage has been done."

"Thank you, Watson." He touched the new bandage gingerly. "And now, as you suggested, I think we should get some rest."

"Yes, I suppose I'm a little tired myself." I paused, hand on the doorknob. "Well, goodnight."

"Everything all right?"

"Oh, of course. Just so dark—but it's night after all. I suppose I'll be going now."

"That would entail turning the doorknob, Watson."

"Haha, so it would. Um…Holmes?" I let go. "Would you mind if—could—"

"I'll be up as soon as I fetch my blankets."


A/n: I know I wouldn't want to be by myself after all that...