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From the Diary of Jackie Tyler

Rose cried for a week after it happened. I can't say I blame her, but I worry. Of course I worry, I'm her mother – it's my job. She's not crying so much anymore, but she's barely eating or sleeping. She's putting on a brave front, begun working towards getting Torchwood up and running again – as a whole new company too, and she'll be at the head of it all.

I can see how broken she is though, underneath that mask of hers, I can see how sometimes she just wishes that she'd died instead of living without him. I almost wish I could tell him, contact him somehow – just to let him know how much he means to her... and tell him how much she's hurting. Maybe he'd find a way to see her again if he knew.

I wouldn't mind if he did take her away. With Rose like she is... well, let's just say that I'd rather she was happy and never see me again than being able to see me whenever but wishing she was dead. I couldn't wish that on anyone, least of all my little girl. She's changed though. From being with him. I don't think she'll be content just working in a shop ever again. Rose is a fighter now, she'll never be able to stand by when something's wrong. I admire that about her.

Sometimes I wonder if she regrets travelling with him. If it even crosses her mind to regret the day she took his hand and started running. Knowing her, the chances are slim at best that the thought would have ever occurred to her.

I hope the Doctor finds a way to save her. My Rose deserves it.

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A/N:This is just a small one-shot based on the time between Rose being trapped in the Parallel World, but before the Doctor is able to say goodbye, obviously from Jackie Tyler's perspective.

If people like it, I may write some more diary entries – not necessarily from Jackie, not necessarily from this episode (probably not this episode). Anyway, please review to tell me what you think of the story and the possibility of more.

Thanks for reading!