It was strange to hear 'attempted murder of Dr. Watson' spoken aloud. He hadn't really thought of it that way. If he was returning to the way things were -- if life was going to be dangerous again -- then he would have to expect that people might try to kill him from time to time. It was almost refreshing. To hear it phrased in such legal terms was peculiar.

"No," Watson said quietly, "I think I'm quite content with the way you've put it." His gaze flicked to Holmes, a bit uncertainly. If nothing else, Watson was firm in the fact that he felt no remorse for any pain Moran might be feeling on his account. "Just make sure he doesn't cross my path again, would you, Lestrade?"