A Grand Gift of Silence
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"I get in the dumps at times, and don’t open my mouth for days on end..."
Or, Sherlock Holmes doesn't know how to explain why he sometimes doesn't talk without driving Watson away. Thankfully, Watson figures it out for him.
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A sort-of prequel! Early days for the Baker Street Boys, before they figured out just how much they mean to each other.
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- Part 1 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Watson wants to mark the first anniversary of he and Holmes meeting - it's an important occasion! Nothing quite goes to plan, but what transpires later is more than he ever could have hoped for.
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- Part 2 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Sometimes Holmes finds himself unable to speak. Watson doesn't mind.
A short fic that stemmed from the idea of Holmes knowing some sign language.
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- Part 3 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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"On referring to my notes I see that it was upon the 14th of April that I received a telegram from Lyons which informed me that Holmes was lying ill in the Hotel Dulong. Within twenty-four hours I was in his sick-room..."
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Watson travelled from London to Lyons in a day to look after Holmes during The Adventure of the Reigate Squires. Here's my interpretation of some of what happened while they stayed there, featuring Holmes being non-verbal again.
Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day Storypocalypse, Dath!
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- Part 4 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Holmes is, on occasion, rendered entirely mute. This has never happened on a case before, and must be handled delicately.
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- Part 5 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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While pursuing a dangerous suspect, Watson is attacked and nearly abducted - or potentially worse. The shock leaves both him and Holmes needing to hold each other.
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- Part 6 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Holmes and Watson are home safe after their ordeal at the Thames dockyard. There are many things Holmes wants to say as he tries to take care of Watson's injuries, but he finds himself unable to do so.
Please note this is a direct sequel to A Narrow Escape, so I would recommend reading that first for context!
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- Part 7 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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"They will not take her testimony, I'm afraid," Nicholas admits. He twists his hands in his lap, and his sister reaches over to pat his arm reassuringly.
"Whyever not?" Watson wonders aloud.
Holmes's mouth has settled into a thin line, his left eyebrow arching high and disapproving. "Because she is deaf, Watson. They will not accept her testimony because they do not believe her capable of delivering it."
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The Nicholas siblings visit Holmes and Watson as a last resort for help solving a burglary in their home. Finally, after getting nowhere with the police, they have found people willing to listen.
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- Part 8 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Holmes has a challenge for Watson! A challenge of deduction. Watson is happy to oblige him.
AKA the self-indulgent "Watson making deductions about Holmes based on his hands" fic I've been wanting to write for a while...
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- Part 9 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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It's after tea on a summer evening, with the living room windows open and both lodgers of 221B Baker Street lounging in their armchairs, that Dr Watson learns of the existence of Mycroft Holmes.
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Watson discovers that Holmes has an older brother, and visits the Diogenes Club - where nobody may speak aloud - to meet him at last.Series
- Part 10 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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For once Holmes is the one being chased. Determined to keep his suspect away from Watson, he puts himself in a difficult position.
He climbs a tree.
But it's alright. Watson will be there soon, won't he?
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- Part 11 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Holmes has to die at the Reichenbach Falls. It is the only way.
(I wanted to attempt The Final Problem as a part of this series. I’m sorry.)
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- Part 12 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Holmes has returned, back from the dead, and immediately swept Watson up in another adventure.
There hasn't been time for Watson to process how he's feeling...until the end of the night, when the two of them are back in 221B, as if nothing has changed.
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- Part 13 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Watson is in a lot of pain this morning, and cannot leave his room. Holmes takes it upon himself to do everything he can to look after him.
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- Part 14 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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In which a little girl imprints on Holmes like a gosling, and Watson briefly acquires a new medical assistant.
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- Part 15 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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There is a rope around Watson’s neck.
Holmes and Watson are on the trail of a smuggling ring when a near-miss occurs.
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- Part 16 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Both of them sleepless, Holmes and Watson seek each other out in the early hours for a bit of comfort and company. There is drinking, and then there is dancing.
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- Part 17 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Holmes and Watson return to Switzerland for a short holiday. It was Holmes’s idea, but as May 4th arrives, he may have some doubts about the benefits of such an endeavour.
Fortunately, he has his Watson to remind him.Series
- Part 18 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Holmes awakens to find himself trapped in a cellar with no way to escape. Wounded, worn, and terrified, he tries not to lose himself as he hopes for rescue.
AKA Holmes-whump featuring Dr Watson being a badass. Please be aware of the tags.
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- Part 19 of A Grand Gift of Silence
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Holmes takes Watson to visit his bees and make an important introduction.
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- Part 20 of A Grand Gift of Silence