Fic Rec: Let's Make a Bed Out in the Rain

[pennswoods]

Title: Let's Make a Bed Out in the Rain
Author: theimprobable1
Rating: Mature
Characters: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson

Excuse me while I blow my nose.  I'm a bit of a mess here after reading this incredibly touching John/Sherlock fic. It was written before season 2, so there's no Reichenbach angst or face punching or Irene Adler for distraction - just the beautiful friendship and love between Sherlock and John. It begins when John comes back to Baker Street after moving out of his and Mary's place the night he proposes to her and Mary breaks up with him. She'd met someone else and had been cheating on John for months. John is devastated. Sherlock is immediately concerned for John and very in love too - though John does not know this. Seeing his friend in pain, Sherlock stretches himself and tries everything in his power to help John through this difficult time.

Sherlock's efforts, which really do push him beyond his comfort zone, result in some adorably humorous moments. However when John suffers, Sherlock does too. And as John begins to recover, we see how Sherlock continues to suffer in his own quiet and determined way. He pines for John but has long ago accepted that all he can ever have from John is friendship. This determination and resignation, while helping him protect his heart, also dull his powers of deduction and cause him to misinterpret certain important clues.

A beautiful balm for the brokenhearted.

Comments

[subversa.livejournal.com]

I don't read much Sherlock fanfic, unless someone I know writes it. ;) But I've bookmarked this one for later today, because I'm kinda in the mood.

Love the pillowcases and look forward to hearing about Christmas in Sweden!

[subversa.livejournal.com]

That was a lovely story. So sweet that Sherlock could be so selfless about John, when he's so selfish all the rest of the time. I particularly loved the gift of the antique magnifying glass - oh, and Sherlock's dream of living his old age with John in Sussex, being a beekeeper. :)

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you read and enjoyed this. I found Sherlock's selflessness toward John so incredibly touching. And yes, the magnifying glass was just a beautiful touch.

[opaljade.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec. I loved the story! xo

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

So glad you enjoyed it. It really moved me.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Does anyone else search out pre-Reichenbach stories to help with the Reichenfeels (by which I mean pretend they don't exist)? Sometimes it's just easier for me to ignore that whole second season storyline.

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

I bet there are people who do this. I haven't done it myself since I like working through the post Reichenbach angst to get to good sexing. But it is a little more painful.

This fic was also painful but in a very sweet way.

[holyfant.livejournal.com]

I already read this once, and now I'm halfway through it again and ;_; it's so lovely. Thanks for reminding me.

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

I love discovery old established stories for the first time.