John lying in a hospital bed after getting shot, weak and tired, when Sholto walks in in his uniform; back straight, not a hair out of place. First John smiles, happy to see a familiar face, then he notices the serious expression. He opens his mouth to ask what’s wrong but his throat is too dry and he knows any way. He knows what’s coming and doesn’t want to here it. As soon as Sholto begins with ‘Captain John Watson of the Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers…’ John crumbles inside. Sholto recites the regulation speech informing John that he is to be honourably discharged with full military pension, thanking him for his service and bravery. When Sholto finishes he stands in silence, torn between leaving and comforting, when John looks at him with tear brimmed eyes and rasps ‘James…’. Sholto returns his gaze, clenches his hands at his sides and says ‘I’m sorry, John. I’m so sorry.’
My new addiction. I cannot get enough john/sholto.
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