John and Mary

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Title: John and Mary
Author: capt_facepalm
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight ACD)
Characters: Dr John Watson, Mrs Mary Watson
Summary: It's a drabble (res ipsa loquitur)
Warnings: (none)
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: watsons_woes October 2014 prompt: Ghost Story

.oOOo.

Weary after another long day’s work, Dr John Watson retired early.

Often he would just be nodding off when Mary came to join him.

Silently, as not to disturb his rest, she slipped into their room.

Shifting slightly as to share warmth of their bed, he related the events of his day. Sometimes it was a tale from his little practice, or perhaps an interesting case brought to Mr Holmes by an eccentric client. Never anything too alarming: he did not want to cause her to worry.

And Mary would listen indulgently and smile, just as she had in life.

.oOOo.

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Comments

[knightfury1895.livejournal.com]

That was beautifully written - the last line certainly surprised me!

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Surprise!
Friendly ghost, not scary ghost