You’re worried they’re right.
That’s John declaring his undying love and devotion. That’s like a marriage proposal right there. And look at Sherlock, he knows it.
YOU LOVE ME JOHN. I KNEW IT. I WAS RIGHT ABOUT YOU ALL ALONG.
KISS ME, YOU FOOL.
AUUUUGGGH THE LOOK ON JOHN’S FACE IN THE MIDDLE SHOT. You’ve got emotion leaking out all around the edges of your soldier-face, John. (And his voice when he says it, too. <3)