Fic Rec: The Frayed Edge

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Title: The Frayed Edge

Author: hyacinth_sky747

Pairing: Sherlock/John

Length: 3,155

Rating: Teen

Warnings: None

Verse: Sherlock BBC

Author's summary: Lestrade deals with the aftermath of the fall.

Reccer's comments: Told from Lestrade's POV, this is his story of how he had his own fall after Sherlock's. It was written well before S3 aired, so it's not remotely canon, but the opening scene with Sherlock's return is one of the most moving I've read. We see Lestrade struggle with guilt and forgiveness over his role in the fall and we learn how he perceives his friendships with both Sherlock and John. This is Lestrade's story, but he is incredibly insightful when it comes to Sherlock and John's evolving relationship and we are witness to that through his eyes. Mary has a slight presence here; her departure falls more in line with ACD canon. I love everything this author has written and this is no exception. It's intense, sad, maybe even a little grim in spots when we see Lestrade at his lowest, but there is a thread of hope and optimism throughout. When Lestrade bursts into tears at the end, after John asks him an important question, I want to as well. Just a very lovely, moving story.

Comments

[catko]

Thank you for this rec; I read this awhile back but didn't bookmark it, and parts of it have been haunting me (John rescuing Greg, Mary) so it was wonderful to be able to read it again. Of course, hyacinth_sky747 is just the most marvelous writer and now I shall re-read all of their works...

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I've done the same thing- loved a fic, but not bookmarked it- and it's so frustrating! That's one of the awesome things about this comm, being reminded of stories like this. I'm so glad to know someone else loves it too! This author is fantastic. I could rec everything by them.