Baker Street is very much the same. Only different.
And Sherlock is just trying not to drown.
How lucky am I?? I came out as high bidder for a story by @discordantwords in the excellent @fandomtrumpshate auction that is everything I wanted and so much more.
We had a great conversation about S4 and both felt that while there were lots of moments we loved, there was much that left us scratching our heads, particularly in TFP. In the end, DW decided to focus on TFP and I gave a wishlist of what I’d love to see.
This gorgeous story has all that I wanted, including an exploration of what actually happened at Sherrinford (to Sherlock, John, Mycroft, Eurus, little Victor Trevor, and even the Garridebs) and in the fallout after. I wanted Mycroft. I wanted bonding with Rosie (not only with Sherlock, but also with John). I wanted Sherlock and John to have their happy ending. Most of all, I wanted declarations, of gratitude, friendship, regret, hope, and love, and I wanted our beloved characters to finally open up and be honest with one another. I got it all, in spades.
I really REALLY cannot say enough how much I love what DW has done in this story to tie together so many of the loose ends we were left with. It’s tagged a fix-it and it does, from a canon viewpoint: here, TFP is real and this is what happened during and after. It’s a beautifully written and compelling story that runs an emotional gamut from anxiety and unease and fear to healing and warmth and brotherhood and so much love. We come full circle with Sherlock as he works to make Baker Street truly home. This has left me with a much more satisfying lens through which to view TFP.
I am beyond thrilled and grateful for your time and talent and for this most stunning story, @discordantwords. Thank you!!
::high-pitched squeeing noises::
I’m so, so indescribably happy that you’re pleased with the final result. I had a lot of thoughts and feelings about S4 as a whole, but they were scattered and lacked focus. Being able to talk out what we both did and didn’t like (as well your wishlist of things you wanted to see!) gave me a target to focus in on.
It was a joy to work on this story for you. Thank you again so much for bidding on me! ❤
I just finished this tonight and it is an earth-movingly wonderful read. Your conversation must have been one hell of a talk because this was catharsis that was needed from way back. I’m really in awe and I can’t thank you both enough for sharing with the world. Wonderful fic. I’m still finding the words and failing.
highly recommend this! i read it straight through and cried in the most enjoyable way.
I need to chime in with more praise. This fic does a fantastic job at filling in some of the blanks of series 4. It’s beautifully written and made me both smile and cry. Go read!!!!
Another gorgeous post S4 fic. I have issues with fics that ignore TFP or try to erase Rosie’s existence so this one is a joy to read; the narrative flows beautifully and John and Sherlock are so in character 🙂
I remain completely bowled over by the reaction this story has received. Thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart. ❤
And a million thanks, again, to @thetimemoves, without whom this story would have remained a collection of unfocused ideas, and never seen the light of day.
I am beyond happy to see the outpouring of love for this amazing story! You deserve every single bit of it, @discordantwords! It thrills me that so many of us have taken comfort in your story. I can’t thank you enough!
This is such a good fic, please read it.
This fic is AMAZING! Go read it now.
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