[Okay, let's review the reasons not to do this, Mary insists, standing in front of John once more. I'm pretty sure that's five of them right off the top.]
Fine.
[John.]
I've already broken promises...
[Oh, do not start in on the self-pity, John Watson.]
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Not particularly, but it is important if he doesn't have a loss.]
Al didn't have a loss the first time he came back.
[He thinks. Maybe. John vaguely recalls a conversation to that effect.
He was dead for weeks, John. You've been gone a few days.]
All right. If I do have one, suppose it might be easier to figure out talking to people.
When should I expect you at the aquarium?
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Fine.
[John.]
I've already broken promises...
[Oh, do not start in on the self-pity, John Watson.]