He was still getting used to things. Waking up in the middle of the night to a child crying. To walk past the spare bedroom only to remember that it wasn't a spare anymore, but in fact a person's permanent room, a little girls to be precise. Reaching for a coffee cup but finding baby bottles instead. Going to work and looking in the rearview mirror only to see a baby's car seat. Picking a book from the bookshelf to read but children picture books seem to be all you have. Seeing Rose, his loving wife, in the rocking chair with a small white bundle in her arms. He didn't think he'd ever get used to it.

In all of the hustle and bustle of the party, Doctor, or John Smith as he went by now, had lost track of Rose. All of the people around were friends, but he felt lost. Where was Rose? A hand tapped his shoulder. Spinning around he came face to face with Rose. Without saying anything she gently placed a small bundle in his arms, kissed his cheek, and walked away to entertain people. The bundle wiggled. Her tiny face scrunched up angrily. Doctor quickly made a soft shhhh noise. That didn't help. Wendy wanted to go back to her mommy. Seeing the little girls frustration, he weaved his way over to the piano. Thankfully the piano was down the hall from all of the noisy people. Wendy seemed a little calmer. Holding his tightly in his left arm, almost like a football, he began to play with his right, singing along.

"Come stop your crying it will be all right,

just take my hand, hold it tight,

I will protect you from all around you,

I will be here don't you cry.

For one so small you seem so strong,

my arms will hold you keep you safe and warm,

this bond between us can't be broken,

I will be here don't you cry,

cause you'll be in my heart,

yes you'll be in my heart,

from this day on,

now and forever more,

you'll be in my heart,

no matter what they say,

you'll be here in my heart, always." He finished off softly. Looking down at Wendy, his singing did the job. She was fast asleep in his arm.

"You've always had a lovely voice." Rose said behind him.