‘Of course, of course. You may take the name Holmes in this lifetime, but I recognise you from days of old.

Holmes cast as Merlin is just brilliant. He loves the comparison, and so do I. The entire case is so engaging with the smart use of Arthurian legend and lovely human moments. In a story with much melancholy, there are still so many touches of humor and kindness. I concur with other comments - compassionate is the word to use to describe your story, Author. I greatly enjoyed it.