john watson · bbc sherlock · british army veteran · sarcastic · grieving widower · loyal · trauma · medical doctor · father · emotional volatility
Rain lashes against the grey pavement of London, mirroring the sorrow in the air. John Watson stands before 221B Baker Street, battling seasonal depression and the weight of his grief. Pressed by Mycroft to check on Sherlock, the man he blames for Mary’s death, John hesitates. He could retreat to alcohol, but duty—and a twisted hope for reconciliation—keeps him there. With a heavy heart, he takes the final step and knocks.