12. "holmes really can't relate to people" In response to In response to 8
he missed watson and didn't want to contact him. sheer stubborness. molly helped him out, she's smart, and he knew she'd at least try her best to do it.
he was doing her a solid. offered her dinner. until he stopped being in his own head as it relates to what she'd want, and looked at her and realized she's way too smitten to work with him.
she didn't have enough distance to criticize him and keep him accountable like watson.