OMG, I too am recovering from dental surgery right now (nothing so serious as Sherlock’s, thank goodness!), so I can’t tell you how special this was to read! Hope your mom’s recovering well.
It’s really nice to read a story from Lestrade’s perspective.
He already acted like a stray puppy Lestrade had mistakenly fed.
Hahaha, great description.
Lestrade couldn't understand how it was possible to have that going on in your head constantly. No wonder he did drugs. No wonder he was such a jerk. No wonder he had no social skills. There couldn't possibly be room for anything else in there.
I adore this moment of empathy and understanding Lestrade has for Sherlock. It really highlights their relationship and why Lestrade is so patient with him.
“Good lad,” Lestrade said. “I'm proud of you, for not taking the drugs. I'm glad you came here instead of doing something stupid.”
I’m proud of Sherlock too!
I’m so touched by Lestrade in this story. t’s very moving that Lestrade offers Sherlock a place to stay for as long as he needs and that he tells Sherlock he’s proud of him and tells him stories and gives him painkillers. Sherlock may not have been good for sponsors, but it’s good that he at least has someone to go to who cares about him. And I’m tickled that both Lestrade and Mycroft refer to Sherlock as a waif. Accurate! Now I’m curious about the “experiment” that led Sherlock to this state in the first place, haha! Silly boy!
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Date: 2014-06-30 03:21 pm (UTC)It’s really nice to read a story from Lestrade’s perspective.
He already acted like a stray puppy Lestrade had mistakenly fed.
Hahaha, great description.
Lestrade couldn't understand how it was possible to have that going on in your head constantly. No wonder he did drugs. No wonder he was such a jerk. No wonder he had no social skills. There couldn't possibly be room for anything else in there.
I adore this moment of empathy and understanding Lestrade has for Sherlock. It really highlights their relationship and why Lestrade is so patient with him.
“Good lad,” Lestrade said. “I'm proud of you, for not taking the drugs. I'm glad you came here instead of doing something stupid.”
I’m proud of Sherlock too!
I’m so touched by Lestrade in this story. t’s very moving that Lestrade offers Sherlock a place to stay for as long as he needs and that he tells Sherlock he’s proud of him and tells him stories and gives him painkillers. Sherlock may not have been good for sponsors, but it’s good that he at least has someone to go to who cares about him. And I’m tickled that both Lestrade and Mycroft refer to Sherlock as a waif. Accurate! Now I’m curious about the “experiment” that led Sherlock to this state in the first place, haha! Silly boy!