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1. The Clever Hopes Expire by blueink3

   Fandoms: Sherlock (TV)  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   09 Sep 2020

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
   • Sherlock Holmes
   • John Watson
   • Mary Morstan
   • Rosamund Mary "Rosie" Watson
   • Mycroft Holmes
   • Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes)
   • Greg Lestrade
   • Lady Smallwood (Sherlock)
   • Anthea (Sherlock)
   • Reunions
   • Family
   • Angst
   • Hurt John
   • Series 4 Doesn't Exist
   • Misunderstandings
   • Retirement
   • Parentlock
   • Kidnapping
   • Protective Mycroft
   • BAMF John
   • Vulnerable Sherlock
   • Brotherly Love
   • John Whump
   • Sherlock Whump
   • Everyone Whump Really

   Summary

   What if, after Sherlock took off in the plane, a broadcast of Jim Moriarty's face was never played and the plane never turned around?

   What if Sherlock survived, but retired from the world upon his return?

   What if John Watson never knew, but needed him again anyway?

   What if?

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   English

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