I feel so dumb. How did I miss this? I read Part 2 not knowing there was a part one. Part 2 made perfect sense on its own but even more so now.

Sherlock is so sweet here, gentle and sad and discerning in ways that break his own heart.

John being John and also like Verity, truthful but gentle, asking just the right questions, leading everyone to a safe place, but helping them take the risk when they really want to.

She betaed for me once and I already know it's going to be one of the most important things that ever happened to me.