See? He does know what to say. You just gotta get to the heart of the issue, or present something he can give actual guidance on. Plain comfort might not be his strong suit, but insightful advice definitely is. (The physical comfort means a lot to him too, no matter how awkward it is.)

Ted smiles and nods a bit - that smile where he's obviously just realized that Sherlock is absolutely right.

It might even be helpful for her as well, if she's feeling the same and also hasn't quite come to terms with what happened to her. And, while they might absolutely neglect themselves a bit, as long as they both look out for each other, hopefully it will balance out in the end.

"See, that's why I came to you," he says, quietly playful. "That big brain of yours is useful for a lot of things."