I loved this so much, especially the end. Truth in the words... "What you see only as disfiguring scars are in fact your innate decency made manifest and flesh. To any astute observer, they are clear and unambiguous depictions of your bravery, your strength, your unbending will to help and to survive. Your wound is you, Watson"

Yes. The wound is part of his character, his strength and weakness. Better, Holmes embraces this. Thank you!