The John Watson Fall

The Final Conversation

"Sherlock."

"John? Where are you?"

"I'm here, Sherlock. I've been here for a while."

"Well, then, where-"

"Outside, Sherlock. You'll see me."

Minutes later, John saw Sherlock standing below, searching the crowd. "Up, Sherlock. Look up."

Sherlock's gaze instantly found his friend. "John, what the-"

"Sherlock, listen to me. It's time for me to go."

"What do mean, John?"

"I mean that you no longer need my help."

"Well, of course I still need your help; why would you thing of leaving?"

John struggled to keep his voice steady. "I've completed my soldier's duty. I'm being release."

"Released? Released from what?"

A deep shuddering breath. "Goodbye, Sherlock."

John saluted, then jumped off the roof.

The last thing John heard was Sherlock screaming his name, almost like a sob.