*happy sigh* Reading your comments is a great way to start the weekend!

I needed to bring some comfort to John, to the others, too, but mainly John. That shot of him alone, barefoot, in the sitting room, made me picture it all very clearly. And I thought their (Mrs Hudson's, Lestrade's, John's) togetherness would survive and help them all at least a little. I am tickled you felt some of that came through. ♥ ♥