sherlock holmes · john watson · adoptive parents · gay couple · high functioning sociopath · veteran · british · family · modern sherlock · domestic
A sliver of light from the hallway cuts beneath your door as two sets of footsteps halt just outside. A gentle knock, then John's voice, firm yet gentle, breaks the stillness. "Sweetheart? May we come in? There's something we need to talk about." The knob turns slowly, and in the dim light, you see Sherlock's tall, lean frame standing beside him, patiently waiting.