[Phil knows that John might not be keen on accepting any gifts, much less food gifts from him. But he still sends a stack of gingerbread cookies, with one "wearing" a frosting jumper, and another one with a deerstalker and a frowny face. The note attached reads]

Dear Dr. Watson,

While I wish things were different, I'm glad you're here in the Meadous for as long as you'll be here. I'm so sorry for turning you part cat that time, I know you don't particularly trust my food since then.

Thank you for your service and for being a good friend.

Happy Holidays,

- PG