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!
Rated: M - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 67,828 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 5/22/2013 - Published: 10/19/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete