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* ''The Sign of the Four'': Holmes plays Watson to sleep with his violin.
* ''The Sign of the Four'': Holmes plays Watson to sleep with his violin.
** Watson and Mary holding hands outside Pondicherry Lodge, and confessing their love for each other, also after they open the jewel-box, with an especially touching speech by Watson:
** Watson and Mary holding hands outside Pondicherry Lodge, and confessing their love for each other, also after they open the jewel-box, with an especially touching speech by Watson:
{{quote| ''"Because you are within my reach again," I said, taking her hand. She did not withdraw it. "Because I love you, Mary, as truly as ever a man loved a woman. Because this treasure, these riches, sealed my lips. Now that they are gone I can tell you how I love you. That is why I said, 'Thank God.'"''<br />
{{quote|''"Because you are within my reach again," I said, taking her hand. She did not withdraw it. "Because I love you, Mary, as truly as ever a man loved a woman. Because this treasure, these riches, sealed my lips. Now that they are gone I can tell you how I love you. That is why I said, 'Thank God.'"''
''"Then I say 'Thank God,' too," she whispered as I drew her to my side.''<br />
''"Then I say 'Thank God,' too," she whispered as I drew her to my side.''
''Whoever had lost a treasure, I knew that night that I had gained one.'' }}
''Whoever had lost a treasure, I knew that night that I had gained one.'' }}
* ''The Three Garridebs'': When Watson is shot, we see what may be [[The Stoic|the only instance in the canon]] of Holmes truly shaken. "You're not hurt, Watson? For God's sake, say that you are not hurt!"
* ''The Three Garridebs'': When Watson is shot, we see what may be [[The Stoic|the only instance in the canon]] of Holmes truly shaken. "You're not hurt, Watson? For God's sake, say that you are not hurt!"
** Watson's commentary clinches it:
** Watson's commentary clinches it:
{{quote| It was worth a wound -- it was worth many wounds -- to know the depth of loyalty and love which lay behind that cold mask. The clear, hard eyes were dimmed for a moment, and the firm lips were shaking. For the one and only time I caught a glimpse of a great heart as well as of a great brain. All my years of humble but single-minded service culminated in that moment of revelation.}}
{{quote|It was worth a wound -- it was worth many wounds -- to know the depth of loyalty and love which lay behind that cold mask. The clear, hard eyes were dimmed for a moment, and the firm lips were shaking. For the one and only time I caught a glimpse of a great heart as well as of a great brain. All my years of humble but single-minded service culminated in that moment of revelation.}}
** And, just to wrap it all up, we have this:
** And, just to wrap it all up, we have this:
{{quote| "By the Lord, it is as well for you. If you had killed Watson, you would not have got out of this room alive..."}}
{{quote|"By the Lord, it is as well for you. If you had killed Watson, you would not have got out of this room alive..."}}
* ''The Devil's Foot'': Holmes loses his composure after Watson has saved them both from the titular drug/nerve gas and admits that he should never have subjected his friend to it.
* ''The Devil's Foot'': Holmes loses his composure after Watson has saved them both from the titular drug/nerve gas and admits that he should never have subjected his friend to it.
* The ending of ''The Yellow Face'' when Grant Munro decides to accept his wife's biracial daughter into the family.
* The ending of ''The Yellow Face'' when Grant Munro decides to accept his wife's biracial daughter into the family.
{{quote| '''Grant Munro:''' I may not be a very good man, Effie, but I think I am a better man than you take me for.}}
{{quote|'''Grant Munro:''' I may not be a very good man, Effie, but I think I am a better man than you take me for.}}
** This is even a CMOH in-universe; Watson prefaces it by saying that just thinking about it gives him warm fuzzies.
** This is even a CMOH in-universe; Watson prefaces it by saying that just thinking about it gives him warm fuzzies.
** And don't forget what Holmes says at the very end: "Watson," said he, "if it should ever strike you that I am getting a little overconfident in my powers, or giving less pains to a case than it deserves, kindly whisper 'Norbury' in my ear, and I shall be infinitely obliged to you."
** And don't forget what Holmes says at the very end: "Watson," said he, "if it should ever strike you that I am getting a little overconfident in my powers, or giving less pains to a case than it deserves, kindly whisper 'Norbury' in my ear, and I shall be infinitely obliged to you."
*** This troper believes that the whole passage is necessary in order to fully comprehend the true power of this scene. It's not just Munro, it's not just Holmes, it's Watson's narration:
*** This troper believes that the whole passage is necessary in order to fully comprehend the true power of this scene. It's not just Munro, it's not just Holmes, it's Watson's narration:
{{quote| It was a long ten minutes before Grant Munro broke the silence, and when his answer came it was one I love to think. He lifted the little child, kissed her, and then,still carrying her, he held his other hand out to his wife and turned towards the door.<br />
{{quote|It was a long ten minutes before Grant Munro broke the silence, and when his answer came it was one I love to think. He lifted the little child, kissed her, and then,still carrying her, he held his other hand out to his wife and turned towards the door.
"We can talk more comfortably at home," said he. "I am not a very good man, Effie, but I think that I am a better one than you have given me credit for being."<br />
"We can talk more comfortably at home," said he. "I am not a very good man, Effie, but I think that I am a better one than you have given me credit for being."
Holmes and I followed them down the lane, and my friend plucked at my sleeve as we came out.<br />
Holmes and I followed them down the lane, and my friend plucked at my sleeve as we came out.
"I think," said he, "that we shall be of more use in London than in Norbury."<br />
"I think," said he, "that we shall be of more use in London than in Norbury."
Not another word did he say of the case until late that night, when he was turning away, with his lighted candle, for his bedroom.<br />
Not another word did he say of the case until late that night, when he was turning away, with his lighted candle, for his bedroom.
"Watson," said he, "if it should ever strike you that I am getting a little over-confidant in my powers, or giving less pains to a case than it deserves, kindly whisper 'Norbury' in my ear, and I shall be infinitly obliged to you." }}
"Watson," said he, "if it should ever strike you that I am getting a little over-confidant in my powers, or giving less pains to a case than it deserves, kindly whisper 'Norbury' in my ear, and I shall be infinitly obliged to you." }}
* ''The Empty House'': Holmes explains that part of the reason he chose to reveal himself now is because he learned of the death of Watson's wife, and "Work is the best antidote to sorrow, my dear Watson."
* ''The Empty House'': Holmes explains that part of the reason he chose to reveal himself now is because he learned of the death of Watson's wife, and "Work is the best antidote to sorrow, my dear Watson."
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** Another ''The Empty House'' example: Holmes and Watson's conversation after Watson woke up from fainting due to Holmes' sudden reveal of being, y'know, [[Not Quite Dead|alive]]. It's an incredibly sweet moment, as they're both concerned for the other's wellbeing in their own sorts of ways...
** Another ''The Empty House'' example: Holmes and Watson's conversation after Watson woke up from fainting due to Holmes' sudden reveal of being, y'know, [[Not Quite Dead|alive]]. It's an incredibly sweet moment, as they're both concerned for the other's wellbeing in their own sorts of ways...
* ''The Six Napoleons'' where Lestrade and Holmes are finally reconciled.
* ''The Six Napoleons'' where Lestrade and Holmes are finally reconciled.
{{quote| "'We're not jealous of you at Scotland Yard. No sir, we are very proud of you, and if you come down tomorrow, there's not a man from the oldest inspector to the youngest constable who wouldn't be glad to shake you by the hand.' 'Thank you!' said Holmes and as he turned away it seemed to me that he was more nearly moved by the softer human emotions than I had ever seen him.}}
{{quote|"'We're not jealous of you at Scotland Yard. No sir, we are very proud of you, and if you come down tomorrow, there's not a man from the oldest inspector to the youngest constable who wouldn't be glad to shake you by the hand.' 'Thank you!' said Holmes and as he turned away it seemed to me that he was more nearly moved by the softer human emotions than I had ever seen him.}}
** Not to mention Holmes getting all soft-hearted when Watson and Lestrade heartily applaud after he presents the pearl.
** Not to mention Holmes getting all soft-hearted when Watson and Lestrade heartily applaud after he presents the pearl.
* ''The Solitary Cyclist'': Carruthers throws the entire evil plan away out of love for Violet in his confession
* ''The Solitary Cyclist'': Carruthers throws the entire evil plan away out of love for Violet in his confession
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* In ''The Dying Detective'', we see Watson ready to go to any lengths to save his friend's life, even if it means catching Holmes' disease and possibly dying himself. For his part, Holmes has a [[Freak-Out]] when he sees Watson touching a box on his mantlepiece; we later find out that {{spoiler|the box contained the disease and would have killed him}}.
* In ''The Dying Detective'', we see Watson ready to go to any lengths to save his friend's life, even if it means catching Holmes' disease and possibly dying himself. For his part, Holmes has a [[Freak-Out]] when he sees Watson touching a box on his mantlepiece; we later find out that {{spoiler|the box contained the disease and would have killed him}}.
* The moment in ''The Bruce-Partington Plans'' when Holmes and Watson discuss breaking into a house; also a [[Moment of Awesome]].
* The moment in ''The Bruce-Partington Plans'' when Holmes and Watson discuss breaking into a house; also a [[Moment of Awesome]].
{{quote| ''"I don’t like it, Holmes."''<br />
{{quote|''"I don’t like it, Holmes."''
''"My dear fellow, you shall keep watch in the street. I’ll do the criminal part. It’s not a time to stick at trifles. Think of Mycroft’s note, of the Admiralty, the Cabinet, the exalted person who waits for news. We are bound to go."''<br />
''"My dear fellow, you shall keep watch in the street. I’ll do the criminal part. It’s not a time to stick at trifles. Think of Mycroft’s note, of the Admiralty, the Cabinet, the exalted person who waits for news. We are bound to go."''
''My answer was to rise from the table.''<br />
''My answer was to rise from the table.''
''"You are right, Holmes. We are bound to go."''<br />
''"You are right, Holmes. We are bound to go."''
''He sprang up and shook me by the hand.''<br />
''He sprang up and shook me by the hand.''
''"I knew you would not shrink at the last," said he, and for a moment I saw something in his eyes which was nearer to tenderness than I had ever seen. The next instant he was his masterful, practical self once more.'' }}
''"I knew you would not shrink at the last," said he, and for a moment I saw something in his eyes which was nearer to tenderness than I had ever seen. The next instant he was his masterful, practical self once more.'' }}
* Bit of [[Fridge Brilliance]] and the series' famously inconsistent continuity here... but in ''The Blue Carbuncle'' Holmes says Watson is his only friend. His letter to Watson in ''The Final Problem'' mentions regretting the pain his death will cause his ''friends'', implying [[Character Development]].
* Bit of [[Fridge Brilliance]] and the series' famously inconsistent continuity here... but in ''The Blue Carbuncle'' Holmes says Watson is his only friend. His letter to Watson in ''The Final Problem'' mentions regretting the pain his death will cause his ''friends'', implying [[Character Development]].
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* [[The Reveal]] that {{spoiler|Lestrade believed Holmes about Blackwood's plan to take over, and gave him the key to his cuffs.}}
* [[The Reveal]] that {{spoiler|Lestrade believed Holmes about Blackwood's plan to take over, and gave him the key to his cuffs.}}
* The departure of Irene Adler at the end of the first film:
* The departure of Irene Adler at the end of the first film:
{{quote| '''Irene''': ''(with tears in her eyes and one running down her cheek, smiling)'' You'll miss me, Holmes.<br />
{{quote|'''Irene''': ''(with tears in her eyes and one running down her cheek, smiling)'' You'll miss me, Holmes.
'''Sherlock''': Sadly...yes. ''(he wipes away her tear and kisses her forehead before getting up to leave)'' }}
'''Sherlock''': Sadly...yes. ''(he wipes away her tear and kisses her forehead before getting up to leave)'' }}
** Kicked into [[Tear Jerker]] status in the reveal of her fate in ''Game of Shadows'', where this exchange is retroactively given a great deal more weight.
** Kicked into [[Tear Jerker]] status in the reveal of her fate in ''Game of Shadows'', where this exchange is retroactively given a great deal more weight.
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* In ''Game of Shadows'', the look of relief on Watson's face after {{spoiler|Holmes un-dies after Watson injects him with the serum Holmes gave him as a wedding present}} was quite touching.
* In ''Game of Shadows'', the look of relief on Watson's face after {{spoiler|Holmes un-dies after Watson injects him with the serum Holmes gave him as a wedding present}} was quite touching.
** And his {{spoiler|attempt at CPR}} before that.
** And his {{spoiler|attempt at CPR}} before that.
{{quote| You selfish bastard!}}
{{quote|You selfish bastard!}}
* Sebastian Moran, for all his wicked deeds, cares deeply enough for Moriarty that he {{spoiler|digs him out of a huge pile of wreckage after nearly being killed himself.}}
* Sebastian Moran, for all his wicked deeds, cares deeply enough for Moriarty that he {{spoiler|digs him out of a huge pile of wreckage after nearly being killed himself.}}
* In one scene from ''A Game of Shadows'', Watson rushes to the side of a bloodied Holmes. In an interesting combination of [[Call Back]] and [[Tear Jerker]], Holmes, {{spoiler|who has just been brutally tortured and had a building collapsed on top of him,}} smiles up at him and weakly declares, "Always good to see you, Watson."
* In one scene from ''A Game of Shadows'', Watson rushes to the side of a bloodied Holmes. In an interesting combination of [[Call Back]] and [[Tear Jerker]], Holmes, {{spoiler|who has just been brutally tortured and had a building collapsed on top of him,}} smiles up at him and weakly declares, "Always good to see you, Watson."
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{{quote| "If the detective should suffer overmuch from the artistic temperament, and his fellow lodger should dwell overlong upon the fairness of a wrist or the timber of a femenine voice, so much the better for us. Literature never produced a relationship more symbiotic nor a warmer and more timeless friendship." -- Loren D. Estleman
{{quote|"If the detective should suffer overmuch from the artistic temperament, and his fellow lodger should dwell overlong upon the fairness of a wrist or the timber of a femenine voice, so much the better for us. Literature never produced a relationship more symbiotic nor a warmer and more timeless friendship." -- Loren D. Estleman
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