She watched Sherlock stalk off. Then she looked back at John, and took a step toward him.

"Clearly this is personal for you," she said, her voice quiet but firm. "I understand you wanting to protect Howard. If you had been paying attention, you would have noticed that I didn't say Howard was one way or the other. But either way, think about this. Think about what is best for Howard and yourself. If not now, then when things are more calm."

She turned away and walked off, into the woods, in the opposite direction from Sherlock.