Someday, someone will take it upon themselves to explain to Cal that he is not, in fact, fundamentally broken when it comes to sex and romance. That person might even be Sherlock.

For now, though, Sherlock's instincts are sound. For the next little while, at least, he will be the last person in the world who should try.

"Anything in particular in mind?" Cal asks, in reference to dinner. He himself isn't picky when it comes to Sherlock's cooking.