"You should absolutely talk to Watson about it," Sherlock says without any hesitation. "Caring for others is vital to her happiness. Something I suspect your are quite familiar with yourself. And while there are certainly times when each of you will neglect yourselves in the process, trying to protect her by denying her the chance to care for you at all is at best counterproductive."
He awkwardly pats Ted's shoulder.
"She loves you. And I know you love her as well. And what I've learned about love is how important it is not only to care for the other, but to allow yourself to be cared for in turn."
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Date: 2021-10-17 08:37 pm (UTC)He awkwardly pats Ted's shoulder.
"She loves you. And I know you love her as well. And what I've learned about love is how important it is not only to care for the other, but to allow yourself to be cared for in turn."