John was addicted to the past, but one day, he had to let himself go, but it was impossible to deceive himself.
"John, keep your eyes fixed on me."
Reality and illusion combined, Sherlock half-opened his gray-green eyes and carefully examined the John in front of him, feeling shame, regret, cherishment, reluctance, and... Love.
If everything in the world can be observed instead of just seen, then you will know that you can't live without it. It's not as simple as seeking excitement at all, it's full of hope and longing for eternal companionship.
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It follows the end of the second season of BBC's Sherlock, but it begins three years later, when Sherlock is about to return.
BBC TV series is directed, and the possibility of the original work is not ruled out.
Generally speaking, I am clear-headed and prefer an ambiguous relationship like the BBC.
It is not ruled out that the original female will appear, without Irene.