When Sherlock is diagnosed with a terminal illness, the detective does the best in his power to keep the truth from the ones he loves. Sensing something is wrong, John works to uncover the cause. What will Sherlock do with his last living days? Warnings: Romance light, can be otherwise interpreted, and character death.

Post-Reichenbach. Three years later, while on shift, John finds Sherlock injured in a hospital bed, admitted under a false name. Together, they have to sift through the pain of years' passing while rebuilding Sherlock's life. As Sherlock tries to protect John from a new enemy, John struggles to drive away his friend's demons. Rated M for graphic images. Bonus Johnlock chapter up!