Okay, so I'm back! So, I'm now in Aus permanently! And, in between chasing after two young children (looking after, not mine!), and getting ready to do my degree in English, this little story popped into my head! Honestly, I'm starting to feel like Clara Oswald (if only!)!

This isn't brilliant, but enjoy!

Clara was growing frustrated. One problem of living in the city meant that none of her friends were free during the day. All of them worked in 8 till 6, Monday to Friday jobs. It was GCSE time at Coal Hill, which meant every single teacher had to make themselves available if they wanted their students to pass. Everyone in Clara's family lived in Blackpool and Danny's were... well, who knew? The only person able to look after one year old Ellie was the woman down the road who ran a crèche. But she had come down with some sickness which meant her being around children at the moment was a no go. So, a temporary babysitter was needed. After quickly searching the papers the night before, Clara was out of ideas. It seemed at this rate that the only option would be hiring a full time nanny. Then inspiration hit her. Someone who could work ANY time, and the bonus was that they knew him and he knew Ellie. How could she have not thought of him sooner?

"I could always take a day off work?" Danny suggested, wandering into the living room which two bowls of pasta and handing her one.

"No need. I've had a great idea, and it's not taking Ellie to work again, not after last time. Think, we need someone who we know and is always available." It took Danny a minute, but when he realised who she meant he shook his head.

"No way. Absolutely not! No, she's just sixteen months old!"

"Look, Friday is an inset day, so it'll be four days. Then it's half term and we'll be around."

"Clara, have you even asked him yet? He won't agree, I know he won't. Look, I'll just ring work tomorrow and-"

"I'll ask him nicely. Asking nicely always does the trick." There was a pause, as they both comprehended what she had just said.

"Alright, well, all he'll have to do is give her a banana and make sure that she doesn't hurt herself. I can pop back Tuesday, I have a free period just before lunch." Danny sighed.

"Fine, call him. But Clara, I really don't think this will work."

DWDWDWDWDW

Clara rang the Doctor after dinner. He picked up after just two rings.

"Clara! What can I do for you?" Clara grinned to herself.

"Well, your goddaughter wants to spend some quality time with you." Silence. Then...

"What goddaughter? I don't have one, unless, that must have been your Christening that I gate crashed!" Clara rolled her eyes.

"No, I meant Ellie. Alright, she doesn't actually have a godfather, but you're the kind of unofficial one!" More silence. It seemed he was processing the information.

"Right, when you say spend time with me, is she old enough to take full responsibility of herself and possibly fight Daleks?"

"NO! Listen, she's sixteen months-"

"A lot younger than the others."

"-and, Danny and I have to work. Please, just Monday to Thursday, you at Danny and I's flat, just watching her."

"Clara, I've told you before, I'm a Timelord, not a babysitter." Clara ran a hand through her hair.

"Please, Doctor. Danny and I have to work, the kids need to pass their exams. Come on, we're helping to make this planet more intelligent!"

"Right. She can get her own food can't she?" This conversation was one step forward, two steps back.

"Okay, all I'm asking you to do is take care of her whilst Danny and I are at work. Like, giving her lunch. She goes to sleep from twelve till four, so you'll be fine. You can plan how to deal with the next load of Cybermen you meet, or something!" She could hear Danny snorting in the background. He found this funny. Fine, time to step the game up to the next level.

"Tell you what, don't take time out of your busy schedule. I mean, Danny said you wouldn't be able to do it anyway. Said you couldn't cope."

"Hey! I said-"

"I'll do it. Just give me the date." The Doctor interrupted over Danny's protests.

"May 19th, 2017. 8.10 am. See you then!" Clara hung up, then looked at her partner, who was frowning at her slightly.

"See, easy!"