For Joan

[theodorelasso]

Continued from here.

(warnings: sexytimes. also, panic attacks, brutal violence, attempted murder, discussion of suicide and actual murder... )

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[formersurgeon]

She takes advantage of that moment too, enjoying the warmth and affection. She knows she's going to miss him terribly.

She finally, regretfully, pulls back.

"Please feel free to text me, too, if you want. I'd like to know what you're up to."

[theodorelasso]

"I will," Ted promises. He can imagine it's nice to have little reminders of normality and lightheartedness to keep you grounded. He's happy to provide that.

[formersurgeon]

Sherlock will probably think it's a distraction, but it will actually help her concentrate, since she won't be constantly wondering what he's doing, constantly missing him terribly.

"I'll see you soon," she says...then ducks in to kiss him one last time before heading for the door.

[theodorelasso]

"Good luck, be safe," he says, standing at the door and watching her disappear down the stairs, smiling to himself for a moment after she's gone, before closing the door.

On the plus side, it's late enough now that he can call Henry and chat with him for a while.