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]

Right. Joan is definitely motivated to solve the case as expeditiously as possible so she can return to Ted as soon as possible.

Once she's out of the shower she dresses quickly, her stylish clothes also simple and practical.

"I'll text you," she says, zipping up her boots. "Keep you abreast of our progress."

[theodorelasso]

Ted meanwhile changes into his pyjamas, aka sweatpants and a Kansas City barbecue t-shirt.

"Alright," Ted agrees, nodding. "I mean, I probably don't need the details," he adds with a smile. Not that he thinks Joan is going to tell him too much about it all.

[formersurgeon]

"I'll spare you the gruesome stuff," she says with a smile, one that widens at seeing him in his pajamas. It's such an adorably cozy sight, and she's sad again that they can't spend the night together.

She stands up and goes to him, slides her arms around him and kisses him softly.

[theodorelasso]

Ted returns the favor, taking a moment to just enjoy having her in his arms, since it'll be the last time for a few days. He's glad he's got work to distract him in the meantime. And now he doesn't need to be secretive about dating Joan while at work either.

[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.