At the last bit Joan feels her heart sink. She knew already from his own words-- they were close. He didn't take her death well. All of that... and to find out someone who had helped him and had seen him like this and what else they may have shared.

He was guarded. It was in his nature. But he let Irene in and then she betrayed him.

That provided...a lot of clarity.

But she planned to gain more later. Holmes would have no opportunity to slip out on her tonight or for a long while. He'd relapsed. Their check-ins were about to get more frequent. Every two hours? Try every half-hour. At least for awhile now.

"Did you know all this before she "died"? But- also. Why would she get in contact with you now? You wouldn't say what was in the letter before and you don't have to, but if Irene was apart of this crime organization will she come here?"