So here I am with another story.

This idea came from watching a Christmas film (the name of it escapes me at the moment) and it has kinda grown from there. This isn't going to be a massive story. So hold tight and let's get on with it.

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1st September 1992

Dear Doctor,

I think I did something wrong today. My parents never really shout at me but today they did. I don't know how it really happened. See I am terrified of getting lost, and today I got lost. When I realised my mum and dad weren't anywhere to be seen, I started to cry. I could not see them.

Then my mum found me. She told me not to do that again. She hugged me tightly. I don't know how I got lost from them but I did. I think they were as scared as me. We did have fish and chips and then my mum told me, once we were home, that she would always be able to find me. Is that true?

I just don't know. I just don't want them to worry about me. I don't think I am scared of getting lost now but I don't know.

Clara Oswald

Dear Clara,

Wow, that sounds like it was scary. I am glad that your mum found you.

Yes, it is true. Parents are usually good at knowing where their children are or what they are thinking. See they have known you all your life. They are the people that know you best.

I am sure that you aren't scared of getting lost now. I am pretty sure you are a lot braver now. It was just the shock of what was happening, like when your mum shouted at you. It was only because of the shock of what happened and the relief of finding you again.

Anyway, shall we go on an adventure? To take your mind off things.

Doctor

Dear Doctor

I feel better about it now, but what sort of adventure will we go on?

Nothing too scary I hope.

Clara Oswald

Dear Clara,

Hmm, do you like amusement parks?

We could go to Hedgewick's World. The biggest and best amusement park there will ever be. If we have a golden ticket, there is free ice cream. There are rides, like Spacey Zoomer and World of Wonders, which has a chess set. An amazing place.

Doctor

Dear Doctor

That sound like fun. We definitely need a golden ticket. I like ice cream. Not really into chess but the Spacey Zoomer sounds like fun. It wouldn't be dangerous, would it? What is a Spacey Zoomer?

Clara Oswald

Dear Clara,

I thought you might ask that. It is a ride where you can float around like you were in space without having a spacesuit on. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Maybe it would be a little dangerous. You might be in the middle of a flip when the anti-gravity is turned off. Maybe somewhere a little safer. Does history interest you? Or maybe ghost?

Doctor

Dear Clara,

Clara? Do you not need to talk to me anymore?

I understand if you don't. Growing up is hard.

Doctor

10th March 2005

Dear Doctor,

I am sorry I stopped writing to you. I enjoyed the adventures we went on together when I was younger. It was just nice to speak to someone else, other than my parents and my friends. I don't know. Even though I didn't know you, I felt like I could tell you all my secrets.

I saw that you were still advertising in the newspaper and hoped that you might reply to me once again. I just need someone to confine in. Maybe someone who won't just tell me that everything will be alright in the end. That I will get over this period in my life. It just doesn't feel like it at the moment.

Five days ago, my mum died and I feel as though my life has ended. I know it hasn't but it has just been hard. Every day I come home and expect to see her in the kitchen, baking a soufflé or something sweet like that. I shout out to her, expecting her to shout back. I just want her back.

Clara Oswald

Dear Clara,

I am glad to hear from you again, although that is not the happiest of news. I would say that I am sorry but you have probably heard that some many times that it doesn't feel like it means anything anymore.

I know how you feel, I lost my mum young as well. Well I lost both my parents, but this isn't about me, it is about you. At a guess, you are looking for advice. I mean, how is your dad taking it?

I heard soufflés were hard to do. Maybe you making one will make you feel less alone. At least do something that you know you would love to share with your mum. It is hard and it does seem like the end of the world. At a guess, you turned to your mum a lot. Things will get better. It will just take time. The best thing to do is to just try and remember her, going back to the soufflé.

I hope this helps.

Doctor

Dear Doctor,

I did as you said and made a soufflé. Unfortunately, it fell flat. It was still tasty though and my dad laughed as I took it out of the oven to see that it had fallen. Apparently, the look on my face was that funny. It was nice to see him laugh. I would have settled for a smile.

I keep reading over your words and you are right. We just have to remember her. Saturday's have now become baking day. I spend all day in the kitchen and I will perfect my mum's soufflé recipe. Even if it just makes the house smell like cake, it will be better than the flowers we keep getting.

I am sorry that you lost both your parents. I don't think I would cope if I lost my dad as well as my mum.

I think we will be fine now. I just needed so see another way to direct my grief. It seems I have directed it into baking, although my dad tells me not to forget about my school work.

Thank you again.

Clara Oswald

3rd November 2014

Dear Doctor,

Do you sometimes feel like the universe is against you?

I last wrote to you about my mum's death and now I write to you about my boyfriend, Danny's death.

Have I done something wrong?

I am owed better, aren't I?

Clara Oswald

Clara Oswald,

I doubt that anything you could do would be wrong. I doubt that the universe is against you. And you probably are owed better.

I can tell you now, from what I have read, that I am sure that you will make your way through this. If the universe was against you, I think it has chosen the wrong person to go against. Show it that you are better.

Doctor

Doctor,

I want to thank you for all your help. Maybe there are a few things that you have said that I have smiled at that maybe I shouldn't have done. Thank you for making me feel better about another death.

I was just wondering if we could meet up, so I can thank you in person?

Love,

Clara Oswald