#mrs. holmes

[lisbeth-kk]

December moments

Prompts used in this chapter: "did you bring your gun?" - sentiment - love

The boys are leaving 221B to spend some days at Sherlock’s parents. If John’s anxious about meeting them again? Not particularly, but he observes that he’s misjudged one of them quite profoundly.

December 23

They have an early breakfast at Mrs. Hudson’s before they leave for the train station. Gifts are exchanged and the elderly lady wishes them Happy Christmas when they kiss her goodbye. 

They avoid the busy hours and arrive only twenty minutes before their train to Bexley, where Mr. Holmes will pick them up for the ten-minute drive to Wilmington. 

“Did you bring your gun?” Sherlock asks John after he’s placed their luggage into the boot of Mr. Holmes’ car. 

John chuckles, shakes his head and interlaces his fingers with Sherlock’s when they’re settled in the back seat. Sherlock grunts displeased, but the kiss he places on John’s palm, speaks another truth. 

Mr. Holmes asks about Mrs. Hudson and both their works and tells Sherlock news about some of their neighbours. John learns that Holmes senior is quite the observer. When John lifts a questioning eyebrow at Sherlock, he only shrugs but his smile is fond and proud. 

Mrs. Holmes is a whirlwind compared to her husband, and greets them with hugs, kisses and endless questions, while simultaneously making omelettes and dressing for the salad. John watches her in conversation with her youngest son and is soon joined by Sherlock’s father. 

“He’s so much like his mother,” the elderly Holmes tells John. 

“Oh, I don’t know, Mr. Holmes. I think Sherlock’s got his observation skills from elsewhere,” John retorts mildly. 

And the adorable blushing when being praised, John notices. 

It’s no secret that Violet Holmes, the mathematician professor, is a highly intelligent woman, but her husband, who’s just an ordinary teacher without the professor title, is far from an idiot. He’s astute, eloquent, and has a warm sense of humour, which makes him easy to talk to. Most of what Sherlock and his mother speak about, doesn’t make any sense to John whatsoever. 

***

“Has anyone told you about your resemblance to your father?” John asks Sherlock after they’ve gone to bed that night. 

Sherlock’s nuzzled into the crook of John’s neck, his favourite way of cuddling, and he rarely gives up the position, but now he almost knocks John’s jaw when he jerks his head up in surprise. 

“My father? Never. I’ve always been told by everyone who knows us, I’m reminiscent of my mother,” Sherlock declares, but there’s a hint of insecurity after John’s question. 

“Don’t get so worked up, love. Come lie down again, and I’ll tell you what I’ve noticed today,” John says fondly. 

Sherlock seems quite satisfied when John’s finished telling him about his observations, if his hums and warm kisses are any indicators. 

“Father’s always so quiet compared to Mummy, and he seems truly satisfied playing second violin, so to speak,” Sherlock muses. 

John agrees and concludes that Sherlock’s parents remind him quite a lot of himself and Sherlock. 

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[contact-guy]

THE DYING DETECTIVE - part 3 - part 1 - part 2 - "to the last gasp he would always be the master" - there is at least one panel that made me laugh while drawing it so I hope it makes you laugh, too. It's the least I could do.

This will most likely be the last update for a few weeks - going to England on a trip (where Sherlock Holmes lives!!! omg!) - when I return it will be for a cozy early Christmas special, THE BLUE CARBUNCLE.

(This is in the Watsons sketchbook series!)

[elainiisms]

*me at the club* so does anyone wanna discuss queer undertones in classic literature?

[dunmeshistash]

Dungeon Meshi Daydream Hour - Race Swap

[holmesoldfellow]

Sherlock Holmes Christmas card by Olivia Moy ( @luckychinacat ) (2019)

[flowersandfashion]

the fact that Jeremy Brett played both Dorian Gray and Basil Hallward AND both John Watson and Sherlock Holmes throughout his career. he has the range.

[karl-von-moor-official]

"bbc sherlock was bad" this "rdj sherlock was too violent" that.

what if I love them all? what if I am hugging the best and the worst sherlock holmes adaptations close to my chest simultaneously?? what if I'm kissing Jeremy Brett on the forehead and holding hands with Sir Ian McKellen behind his back?! what then? Can you blame me for loving them all? What if I'm so in love with the overall concept of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson that I do not care whether they're Arthur C. Doyle's versions straight from the books or some new iterations in a true crime podcast!

I'm collecting them. Rows upon rows of adaptations in the shelves of my mind. They're all here.

[fatalisticme]

bbc sherlock hyperfixation in 2025 😔

[woof-verine]

old man cherik

[kimgmac63]

[kagilasgilas]

Little 221B Baker Street character line-up but it's slightly different every time I cross-post.

Quite satisfying to see them side-by-side like this 🙂‍↕️

[contact-guy]

The Empty House - part 2

"I struck against an elderly deformed man, who had been behind me, and I knocked down several books which he was carrying. ... I endeavoured to apologize for the accident, but it was evident that these books which I had so unfortunately maltreated were very precious objects in the eyes of their owner. With a snarl of contempt he turned upon his heel."

THE EMPTY HOUSE, part 2 - (part 1) - Several reunions, which do not go exactly to plan.

This is in the Watson's Sketchbook series!

[thegreatmousebafoon]

Sherlock: (drinks a full bottle of water)

John: … Did you just…? Did you actually… you- YOU JUST DRANK WATER?!

Sherlock: … Yes? This surprises you-?

John: OH MY GOD! YES! LETS GO- THIS IS A WIN! A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION! MRS. HUDSON!!!

Mrs. H: ( from downstairs ) YES, DEAR?

John: SHERLOCK JUST DRANK WATER!!!

Mrs. H: WHAT?! NOT TEA OR-

Sherlock: NO- I- WATER! I DRANK WATER! What is wrong with you lot-

John: Oh my God- I have to tell Greg-

Sherlock: Greg? Who-

John: ( on the phone ) SHHH. Greg. Get over here.

Greg: Is something wrong? Are you and Sherlock ok-

John: I just watched Sherlock finish a bottle of water.

Greg: … You’re pranking me. He’s snickering in the background isn’t he-?

John: Nope. Rally the troops. Have Molly pick up a cake- he loves those-

Sherlock: I’m still here you know-

John: SSHHH Sherlock. The adults are planning a party.

Sherlock: … Because I drank water?

John: Yes.

Sherlock: ….

John: ….

Sherlock: … Are you trying to psychologically condition me, Doctor Watson?

John: …. Is it working?

Sherlock: … What flavor cake?

John: Chocolate.

Sherlock: Then yes. Throw in some coffee flavored ice cream and I’ll eat a full meal instead of just nibbling at one.

John: DEAL! DEAL- 100% YOU’VE GOT A DEAL!

[iseathegalaxy]

peak television is when a detective comedy does a serial killer/kidnapper storyline that spans across multiple episodes throughout multiple seasons where the perp is fixated on the happy-go-lucky protagonist and things get serious™ and the comedy is toned down and it's soooo good

bonus points if they're a sherlock holmes adaptation

[dunmeshistash]

Dungeon Meshi - Gnomes

[always-too-many-daisies]

07x01 The Three Gables

There is so many great things in those scenes, it was really hard to sum it up in a few gifs. This little hand of Holmes at the beginning, he's abrupt reaction to Mrs Hudson's words, covering her in his blanket, entering the estate with agitation, his little smile when he heard that Watson had his breakfast - because it means his husband is well, right? Don't get me started on "Physician, heal thyself" and the pat on the arm, it cracks me up so much. Holmes is absolutely feeling for his partner in need but he doesn't really know how to behave.