Sherlock acquired something he never thought possible when John moved into 221B. With the utterance of one word a few months later, however, Sherlock begins to question if he truly acquired it to begin with. The feelings resulting from his discovery greatly surprise him. Who knew one word could mean so much.

One-shot. After their traumatic meeting with Moriarty at the pool, John and Sherlock deal with the aftereffects the only way they know how; much to the annoyance of the other.

Severitus challenge response! A package is sent to Severus 16 years after Lily's death. Its contents reveal he & Harry have been living a lie. Will they both come to accept the truth & one another? Set after OOTP. Not HBP compliant. No horcruxes. R&R;!