The Governess's Widower

[capt_facepalm]

Title: The Governess's Widower
Author: capt_facepalm
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight ACD)
Characters: Dr Watson, Mary Morstan, the Forresters
Summary: You don't have to be an orphan to be adopted
Warning: (none)
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: July 28th 2021 prompt: Family doesn't end with blood

.oOOo.

The Forrester’s appreciation for their governess, Miss Morstan, was uncommon for that time.

So intense was their scrutiny that I felt I would never pass muster as a suitor. However, they held Mary in such high regard that they extended their warmth to me.

I had been estranged from my own family long before my brother died. In the year 1891, losing both Holmes and my dear Mary left me feeling like I had lost everyone that ever cared for me.

In that, I was wrong. Mrs Forrester continues to include me in all the family functions to this day.

.oOOo.

Please sign the guestbook

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Supplementary Notes: Notes, what notes?

Comments

[pompey_01]

Awwww! and thus Watson becomes an honorary . . . son? nephew? whatever. Family member.

[capt_facepalm]

Kin? I think the term you're looking for is 'kin'. (In my mind, something close to nephew in this case.) Thanks!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

This is a very sweet take on things. Lovely.

[gardnerhill]

Lovely combination. (This can happen in divorce too - where the ex's other family members keep their connections to the former spouse.)

[debriswoman]

Very nice:-)