He was sunshine and sugar and light And he was shadow and pain and that empty moment between the darkness and the dawn And when they touched it was like Life And death And burning And shining And love. The kind of love that changes people. [trigger warning: Eating disorders, self harm, suicide, abuse, addiction]

Sherlock Holmes classified himself in many ways. Consulting detective. High-functioning sociopath. Yet he never thought he would be anorexic. When John notices Sherlock growing thinner, he is desperate to find help. Sherlock moves from crime scenes to clinics, his health deteriorating with each refused meal. John must keep a level-head through Sherlock's panic attacks and physical ailments, but he doesn't know how long he can stay strong. As both men see the worst in each other, they realize treatment may come in the form of the most powerful motivator: love.