I Would Understand (Sherlock)

[morganstuart]

Title: I Would Understand
Author: Morgan Stuart
Fandom: Sherlock
Disclaimer: This universe does not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
Description: Is there another jumper on the roof of St Bart's?
Historian's Note: This takes place after events depicted in the second-series Sherlock episode "The

Comments

[uwsannajane]

This is very very good indeed! I felt as breathless (and vertigo-struck) as your protagonists while reading it.

[morganstuart]

I felt as breathless (and vertigo-struck) as your protagonists while reading it.

Oh, this makes me so happy! I'm so tickled to hear it had the proper emotional resonance. I can't thank you enough for your kind words. I appreciate them so much.

[cuddles_and_jam]

This is intense.

"My mind thinks I'm down there on the street, looking up. My body thinks I'm in Kandahar." Oh, John.

[morganstuart]

Oh, thank you. I'm so glad it struck the proper note.

My heart aches for John, it really does.

Thanks again for reading and commenting! I really appreciate it.

[drinkingcocoa]

Yes, that paragraph about what John's mind and body are doing! Brilliance. Wow...you really do understand.

It floored me when John said, "You're the detective." I never, ever think of Lestrade that way. And John's had someone else's claim to the word "detective" filling up his universe for some time. For him to put that word to Lestrade is such a bridging, such a beginning, a tendering of love.

Oh, John coming up to the roof. Oh, ouch. Lestrade's realization of what it must have cost him. But it would have been that way for John whether he'd been the one to go on the roof or one of the worried ones who stayed behind.

And love the hint of Mystrade even amidst this panic.

[eglantine_br]

I agree. What they said.

[morganstuart]

Oh, thank you! I'm delighted this worked for you. I appreciate your reading and commenting very much.

[morganstuart]

Oh, thank you for your amazing and heartening feedback! It helps me immensely to know what worked, and I'm so grateful to you for your comments.

I'm especially glad to hear that the description of John's experience (mind and body) seemed fitting, as did the hints that others (such as Mycroft) also were watching, worrying, and caring.

For him to put that word to Lestrade is such a bridging, such a beginning, a tendering of love.

It does my heart good to know that this came through! That's what I was hoping it would convey. You've said it so very beautifully. It felt doubly poignant to me, imagining that Lestrade had paid for his faith in Sherlock with his career (at least in the short term); the first time John notes that he's the detective, he isn't, at least officially. But as usual, John sees through to the heart of things, and knows people for who and what they truly are.

You've made my day, and I can't thank you enough!

[cookiefleck]

This was so moving... I was tearing up by the end. Great (vehicle) idea for a story about what they've gone through and their friendship, etc. This story just oozes heartache, with a glimmer of hope/survival. Well done!

[morganstuart]

Thank you so much for this, my dear friend! It means a lot to me that you found this to be properly moving.

This story just oozes heartache, with a glimmer of hope/survival.

Oh, what a lovely thing to say! That really captures the mood I was after, and it does my heart good to know it came through. Thank you so much for reading and for your encouraging words.

[shefa]

"My mind thinks I'm down there on the street, looking up. My body thinks I'm in Kandahar. And all of me thinks I'm going to be sick, so mind your shoes."

Spot on. I love the juxtaposition of John and Lestrade here. It shows them both so clearly -- what they've survived and what lies ahead. Beautifully done.

[morganstuart]

Spot on.

Oh, this does my heart good. Thank you for this. I'm so relieved and glad that this struck the right note.

It's also wonderful to hear that the characterizations of and contrast between John and Lestrade worked for you. I'm so grateful for your encouraging comments, my friend. Thank you!