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You've reached Dr. John Watson. Please leave a message.

[Good god, Sherlock is a mess.]

Has he got any of my prescriptions?

I dunno. I'd probably have to fight him to get a look at everything he has, and he's better hand-to-hand than I am.

Watson, you'll be happy to know that I now understand much better why you constantly put yourself into ridiculous and dangerous situations.

[That gets a quiet huff of laughter.]

Sherlock didn't start that trend, mate.

[He chose to go to Afghanistan, after all.]

But he's helped normalize it for you, hasn't he.

Mm... s'pose so. Not sure if you remember, but awhile back, I sort of snapped at you when you said this place reminded you of the war. [Back when they hadn't been allies. John runs a hand through his hair and his voice goes a little softer.] It was because of something Sherlock's brother said to me. The first time we met... He told me to fire my therapist. Said she'd got it wrong. I wasn't afraid of the war, I missed it.

It's not normal. [And he's a little hesitant to admit it to Alfie because of that. But here they are.] Running with Sherlock was like being back in the war. [The excitement, the danger, the adrenaline. If John didn't have his morals, he's very aware this would probably make him a prime candidate for some sort gang in Alfie's time.] Just... in London.

It reminds me of the war, and it doesn't.

If we leave, if we can go, will you miss it here?

He's here.

[And not at home. Even if Sherlock decides not to jump, he's probably going home to a different universe where things turned out differently, not John's.]

He won't be here forever.

I'll still miss having him here.

[Even if Sherlock still drives him mad.]

And would you stay, if it meant having him?

[That gets a long pause.]

Why are you asking, Alfie?

That's a yes, then.

[Or at least it's not a no.]

You're in love with him, aren't you? Properly in love.

What? No! I'm not in love with him!

Honestly, mate, you talk as if you are.

I'm not gay, Alfie. He's my best friend.

[Are they really having this conversation?]

I'm not judging you, John.

Oh, my god... [Alfie, he's going to tear his hair out. His voice also becomes a furious whisper.]

I am not in love with Sherlock.

Mm.

[He doesn't believe you, Watson.]

I suppose the details don't matter very much, do they.

I was in love with Fiona and I'm trying to step out with Sheena. And you think I'm in love with him?

[The details matter.]

Do you want a real answer from me?

[John purses his lips.]

Goodnight, Alfie.

Watson - I'm not trying to anger you. I won't bring it up again.

I'm not angry. I'm annoyed. [It's Irene Adler calling them a couple all over again.] And he and Mr. Taylor are here at the moment and looking over at me now.

I'm not trying to annoy you either.

[You know, for once.]

Have a good night, then.

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