Nicely done...and nothing better than soap and sustenance at the end of a case:-) You do have a way with words.

Plunged straight into the action, and gripped to the very last sentence. Well done:-)

Ooh! Very dramatic indeed! They could use a nice evening by the fire after all that!

Daring indeed!
An action packed, tension-filled piece. Neatly written.
Loved your descriptions and the interactions between Holmes and Watson.
For once, Watson wasn't physically injured... just soggy. I'm sure he appreciates the small reprieve :-)

Great response, as always!

Oh, well done, Mrs H:-)

And once again, impressive writing...immerses the reader in the events and emotions.

You describe the atmosphere and events so well here.

Beautifully written and expressed.
I’m so happy you continue this challenge, albeit at your own steady pace.

Holmes steady presence and few but chosen words to help Dr Watson come out of his guilt ridden memories was powerful.

Ah, I can see now why you held the prompt till the end of this chapter! Nicely done. At least poor Watson only needed a bath afterward. No broken bones or lacerations to heal. Excellent story!

Goodness me! A very calculating woman indeed!

Very well penned indeed! Thank goodness they are both all right, of course.

You’ve got such a lovely writing style. And poor Watson!

Once again, your lyrical lines sweep the reader into your scenes with vivid swaths of coloured words! Your angst does not disappoint.

Great chapter!