Trapped in a lethal game, Sherlock is forced by his sister Eurus to choose between killing his best friend John or his brother Mycroft. Mycroft intentionally insults John to make himself the easier target, leading to a tense standoff where the brothers' complex bond and past mistakes are laid bare.
MYCROFT: Well?
SHERLOCK: Well what?
MYCROFT: We’re not actually going to discuss this, are we? I’m sorry, Dr. Watson. You are a fine man in many respects. Make your goodbyes, and shoot him. Shoot him.
JOHN: What?
MYCROFT: Shoot Dr. Watson! There’s no question of who has to continue. It’s us. You and me.
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