It had been a long and grueling case, and as they finally wrapped up the investigation, Sherlock couldn't wait to go home and rest. But as he and John were walking back to their apartment, disaster struck.
A car came speeding around the corner, its driver not paying attention to the pedestrians on the sidewalk. Before either of them could react, the car hit Sherlock, sending him crashing to the ground.
John rushed over to him, his heart pounding with fear. "Sherlock, are you okay?" he asked, trying to assess the extent of his injuries.
Sherlock groaned, his head throbbing with pain. "I'm fine, John. Just help me up," he said, trying to push himself to his feet.
But as he tried to stand, he collapsed back to the ground, his body wracked with pain. John quickly called for an ambulance, relieved when he saw the flashing lights approaching in the distance.
When they arrived at the hospital, Mihaela was already there, having been called by John as soon as the accident happened. She rushed over to Sherlock's side, her face etched with worry.
"Sherlock, what happened?" she asked, her eyes scanning his body for any signs of injury.
Sherlock winced as the doctors examined him. "I was hit by a car. But I'll be fine, Mihaela. Don't worry," he said, trying to reassure her.
But Mihaela could tell that he was in a lot of pain, and she knew that he would need more than just reassurance to get through this. She grabbed the first aid kit from her bag and set to work, cleaning and dressing his wounds with gentle hands.
As she worked, Sherlock couldn't help but feel touched by her care and concern. He had always known that Mihaela was an excellent doctor, but seeing her in action like this made him realize just how much she cared about him.
Over the next few days, Mihaela spent every moment by Sherlock's side, tending to his injuries and making sure he was comfortable. And as he began to heal, he realized that he couldn't imagine going through this without her.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Sherlock was well enough to return home. And as they walked through the door of their apartment, he turned to Mihaela, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"Mihaela, thank you. You saved my life," he said, his voice choked with emotion.
Mihaela smiled, tears welling up in her eyes. "Sherlock, you're my partner. I would do anything for you," she said, leaning in for a hug.
And as they embraced, Sherlock knew that he had found someone who truly cared about him, and he vowed to never take that for granted again.
