School was the same as ever for a teenage Sherlock Holmes. As he started back from Christmas break there had only been one new addition. A short, stocky boy with light blond hair and a kind face had joined the school; he was intent on becoming Sherlock's friend. As they became acquainted, Sherlock grew more and more suspicious of the strange letters being posted into his locker.

John is barely managing still three years after the fall. When Sherlock returns he expects to find the same John he left. But he didn't expect John to be so shattered. Will a tragedy be just what they need to bring them back together?