been re-reading "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" and putting you within the context of the story. A couple of poignant phrases that stood out for me:

"I am fairly certain that my own influence on Holmes was also not inconsiderable...He was stagnating...My presence, my- I will say it- my love, gave him a purpose in life from that first day."

"I wanted to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for what you have done for my friend."

that! Thank you Rev