At last, at last! A respectful look at Irene Adler. This Irene is neither an unprincipled blackmailer, nor a dominatrix destined to be hopelessly in love with Holmes, but an intelligent, courageous woman with the integrity to face up to herself and live her life accordingly.

Singular, indeed and absolutely worthy of Holmes's admiration. I'm glad they discovered they could be friends instead of opponents.

Oh, and did I say that I loved the fic?