Douglas Richardson was staring at the bottom of his glass, contemplating the utter failure that was his life.
His big brother always thinks he's the smart one, but even he can be painfully obvious on occasion. - This is a remix/companion piece to my fic Not All The King's Horses (And All The King's Men). Written for the revision challenge on fan flashworks.
He might not be quite as smart as the Holmes brothers, but he still had a keen eye for details. - A companion piece to The Quiet Storm, so you should probably read that one first. For Furrina.
They'd discussed it, he and Mycroft, the night after his arrest. - A 221B ficlet. Spoilers for 3x03, though it goes AU before the ending.
Mummy had invited them for Christmas once more, and who was he to turn her down? - Inspired by Twisting in the Wind by Tammany.
He was six when he first read The Little Prince. - For Tammany Tiger.
"Martin, it's perfectly fine to rely on a friend when you're ill." - Written for Friends will be friends, a multifandom friendship fic (and art) fest on DW.
They don't name their daughter after him, but Shirley is close enough and that actually makes him smile. - A drabble. Coda to You Know What Happened To The Other One. Doesn't really make sense if you haven't read that one.
He lets out a weary sigh when John Watson's ID flashes on his phone. - The title is a reference to the namesake song by Scorpions. Warning: mentions of past drug use.
He's nothing like either of his brothers, except for a passing resemblance to the younger of them. - Spoilers up to episode 3x03 of Sherlock.
He's seven when he makes his first deduction, and he immediately wishes he hasn't. - Spoilers up to 3x03. I honestly have no idea where this came from.
Even though he eventually forgives his friend, the question is still nagging at the back of his mind. - A drabble. Written for the question challenge on fan flashworks. Spoilers up to 3x03.
Mycroft shakes his head. "Let him talk. People do very little else." - Sherlock struggling with his own sexuality, or lack thereof. Spoilers up to 3x03.
Mycroft Holmes doesn't do sentiment. Or does he? - For Tammany Tiger.
She didn't know what to make of it, so she simply settled for ignoring her feelings and struggling on. - Spoilers for 3x03. The title is a reference to the namesake song by Roxy Music.
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when he broke up with Theresa. - Set after Vaduz, so it contains spoilers for that episode. The title is a reference to the namesake song by Fool's Garden.
He didn't want to disappoint her, and yet he was painfully aware of his nerves getting the better of him. - Set right after Vaduz. Written for the amnesty challenge on fan flashworks. The title is a reference to the namesake song by Pink Floyd.
Contrary to popular belief, Douglas actually considered Martin as his best friend. - A sequel to Learning To Fly. Written for the amnesty challenge on fan flashworks. The title is a reference to the namesake song by Double.
"What's your point, Douglas?" Martin countered defensively, as if he was indeed keeping something from the three of them. - A sequel to The Captain Of Her Heart. Written for the amnesty challenge on fan flashworks. The title is a reference to the namesake song by Queen.
If Sherlock was there he would probably remind his big brother that caring is not an advantage. - A companion piece to All That You Can't Leave Behind. Spoilers up to 3x03. The title is a reference to the song Walk On by U2.