The Christmas arc begins :3 Sorry that it's being published after the holiday season!


Coming Home

"You know, you never told me the name of the town your family lives in."

Sherlock glanced at John, acknowledging that he'd heard the question. He settled back in his seat and responded, "Marview. Fishing town. My father likes the water. Healthy climate down here, he says; we're just a few miles off of Torquay."

It was not snowing but rather raining and visibility was poor. John stopped trying to observe the outside, its colors drained to an ashy gray, and focused instead on the butterflies in his stomach. I'm meeting his family.

The cab stopped.

Sherlock smiled. "John...home."


Prompt was #97: Writer's Choice: ash