The Distance Getting Close (Sherlock)

[morganstuart]

Title: The Distance Getting Close
(1st in the Good Father Series)
Author: Morgan Stuart
Fandom: Sherlock
Disclaimer: This universe does not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
Description: What Lestrade needed that night was distance. What he wanted was a few hours alone in which to grieve. What he

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[gigglinggigi]

“I'm still clean.” He heard the petulance of a wronged child in Sherlock's tone.

God, he's seeking approval, needing it so badly, have to wonder about his childhood don't we? (This is where I tell my own muses to be good.)

“Tomorrow, Sherlock." Lestrade softened his words and turned them into a reassurance, summoning the voice of the father he'd never had the chance to be. "I've got nothing now. And I'm not due in 'til late morning. But if something new hasn't turned up by the afternoon, I'll have a look through the cold case files. One way or another, I'll find something for you. Tomorrow."

He really does all he can to keep Sherlock out of trouble there, I could so see him calling around for cold cases because I bet with Sherlock around they do not have that many.

An offering, meant for him

[morganstuart]

I'm so pleased that this worked for you!

I do wonder about their childhoods. I've written a bit about that from Mycroft's point of view, but of course we see much more evidence of that in Sherlock's case...

I'm really glad you could picture that scene with Sherlock playing for Lestrade, letting the music say what he can't convey otherwise, and Lestrade realizing that Sherlock is alive because of him. It's so wonderful to hear that you thought it was beautiful. Thank you!

Okay I would just be pasting the whole last half, it's all too damn cute

Aw, this makes me smile!

Thank you so much for reading this. It was lovely of you, and I'm most grateful for your thoughtful feedback. :)

[maggie_conagher]

Doing my "homework' in preparation for your new post. How did I not comment on this before? I'm sorry.

It's amazing, morgan. Deep and extraordinarily intelligent and in character to the core on both counts. my god

Stunning. Shattering poetry. Truth.

The gentle humor at the end is still in character and takes nothing away from the weight and power of the first part.

If I had to pick fics to show what fan fic is to someone like Rupert Graves or Mark Gatiss, I would take this one.

Wow, I was not expecting to be gobsmacked today.

[morganstuart]

Now it's my turn to be gobsmacked! You can't imagine how much your kind words touch my heart. This is one of those stories that's especially dear to me - it's sort of my "manifesto" on these two men and their relationship, in a way - and I'm thrilled that you found it to be in character for both of them. That you liked the writing and thought it to be powerful means a great deal to me. And I'm so glad the humor at the end seemed fitting and didn't detract from the rest of it.

If I had to pick fics to show what fan fic is to someone like Rupert Graves or Mark Gatiss, I would take this one.

Here's where I get all teary-eyed and can't find any words.

Thank you so much for your generosity. Your comments - well, I'll be treasuring them for a long time!

[monkeybard]

Having read the others in this universe, I had to go back and read this one. I love your Lestrade POV/voice and it's particularly eloquent here. Just enough angst without wallowing or becoming maudlin. Another gorgeous fic, and I thank you for it!

[morganstuart]

Oh, I appreciate your kindness so much! This particular story is especially near and dear to me - I have a tender place in my heart for it - and so I'm really grateful to hear that you liked Lestrade's POV/voice here. It's also great to know that you found the balance of angst to be right; I have a high tolerance (active taste?) for bleakness personally, and so I'm perpetually concerned about going one step too far into maudlin territory! LOL.

It was lovely of you to take time to read and comment on this, and it means a lot to me. Thank you.

[thesmallhobbit]

I hope you don't mind me commenting on another of your fics I seem not to have appreciated before. This is just beautiful - you explore Lestrade's pain so well and show Sherlock's understanding of what is needed wonderfully. I really like the way you finish with Lestrade being aware that the pain hasn't diminished but that it can be coped with.

[morganstuart]

I hope you don't mind me commenting on another of your fics

Oh, good heavens, I'm most delighted and grateful! It's lovely of you, and I appreciate it so much. To be honest, this particular story is especially near and dear to my heart. It means a lot to know that you liked it. I'm so glad Lestrade's pain and Sherlock's understanding of what he needed worked for you.

I really like the way you finish with Lestrade being aware that the pain hasn't diminished but that it can be coped with.

Oh, thank you! It's wonderful to hear that this seemed fitting. I figured Lestrade's loss and (perceived) failure can't exactly be fixed; those aren't hurts that simply go away. The most Sherlock could do was help to make those burdens bearable in his own (Sherlockian) way.

Your feedback really has made my day. Thank you for your kindness, my friend!

[phiso_kun]

Ooooh, beautiful. I've always loved the Sherlock/Lestrade dynamic, especially when Sherlock was young and manic and Lestrade was trying to save him. I love this story in particular because it brings in the violin, a part of him that many people forget about or ignore and is just such a vital part of him. I immediately put violin music as soon as I read him holding it, and even now I can still see that image of Sherlock with his offering sharp as a painting in my mind. I might attempt it - and attempt playing music again, because this story made me miss it desperately - once my hand gets better. If I do, I'll be sure to credit you for the inspiration. :)

Beautiful, wonderful job!

[morganstuart]

This story is near and dear to my heart, and I'm so pleased you liked it! It's especially wonderful to hear you liked the part the violin played in it. As you say, it's a vital part of the Sherlock Holmes character in any incarnation.

I immediately put violin music as soon as I read him holding it, and even now I can still see that image of Sherlock with his offering sharp as a painting in my mind.

Thinks almost makes me teary-eyed! <3

I might attempt it - and attempt playing music again, because this story made me miss it desperately - once my hand gets better. If I do, I'll be sure to credit you for the inspiration. :)

Aaaaand now I'm teary-eyed for real. Thank you for this. I'm honored. I do hope your hand gets better soon (ack!), and you feel like returning to art and music!

You've thrilled my heart with your generous words. Thank you for this.

[phiso_kun]

I've been on a violin binge since I read this. Oooh, it's lovely~ all thanks to this :D

But yes. I think I am going to attempt a painting or two, as I have two poses stuck in my head...it's going to be difficult and I have yet to decide if I want oil, acrylic, or watercolour (what do you think?), though I've also been known to mix mediums before...but yes. Some time this summer I'm going to start this little project and let you know how it goes.

And my hand is getting better now! I have touched my thumb to my index and middle fingers (all on the same hand) for the first time since April, so it's very exciting :D perhaps music will come from me before the summer's done?

You are lovely <3 and your stories are, too. I'm glad I found your page :D

[morganstuart]

Oh, this makes me so happy!

Some time this summer I'm going to start this little project and let you know how it goes.

*goes a bit flaily* I am so thrilled (and awed and delighted) to hear this. You're brilliant! As to the medium, I'm afraid I'm terribly ignorant on the subject; I wouldn't know which to choose, or whether or not to opt for mixing. Whatever you choose I'm sure will lead to something fantastic.

I do hope your hand continues to improve every day, and making music will be a part of your life again before the summer is through.

Thank you for your generosity and kindness. It means a lot to me that this story has inspired you.