A/N: Hello Sweeties, This story follows my OC Marie Song and her journey from before her kidnapping and after she is saved. The Eleventh Doctor and River will make appearances because they are my OTP and I refuse to let River die at the Library (so that didn't happen). Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Doctor Who, which is BBC's and Steven Moffat's. If I did, River wouldn't die. So anything recognizable (which there won't be much of) is actually Moffat's and BBC's. Title comes from the Nickleback Song. :)

Prologue:

River gasped as she felt her body land upon the soft cover of her comforter. Her vortex manipulator was fried and the astronaut suit she was forced to wear on the expedition was in ruins, but she was still alive. Her body hurt like hell and she was extremely tired but now she knew. She knew why he was so sad, why the Doctor gave her the sonic. It was because he knew about the Library and she also realized from his point of view, she died.

Finally gaining the strength to stand, River pushed herself off her bed and began taking off the astronaut suit. Slipping off the large piece of white cloth and plastic was harder then she realized as it took all of her strength to push it off. But suddenly she felt strong arms from behind begin lifting off the suit and throw it to the floor. River turned and looked up into the face surprised face of her husband. His eyes shined with all the love and shock he was feeling right now and it took all of river's strength not to start crying at the sight of the disappearing depression she could see receding from the corners of his eyes as well as the very clear fact he had been crying even more. The Doctor threw his arms around her and just held her close, as if he was afraid if he let go she would actually disappear forever.

"How did you escape? I thought I lost you forever" he said softly, nuzzling his nose into her hair and taking in everything that was his wife. River just chuckled, "Vortex Manipulator sweetie. I never leave without that gadget either. I'm afraid I left your screwdriver though" she said softly. The Doctor smiled, "As long as I have you back" he said.

Sweeping River into his arms, the Doctor began to make his way to the TARDIS, "you are not getting any options about coming with me this time. Now that I know you're alive, I'm not letting you out of my sight again" he said, holding her close as he walked into the TARDIS, which had parked its self on the lower level of River's home. River just rolled her eyes, "Yes sweetie" she said leaning against the Doctor, completely wiped. The Doctor seeing this made his way directly to their bedroom and tucked River into bed after letting her change into a nightgown. "I'll be right back" he whispered as he brushed some curls out of her face and softly kissed her forehead. Then the Doctor made his way back to the control room to send the TARDIS into the vortex before heading back into their bedroom to join his wife in the bed to get some sleep.

~~~~~~~ About 18 months later ~~~~~~

The Doctor awoke with a start, gasping as his eyes and brain came back to reality and adjusted to the world around him. Beside him, River was asleep on her side with her belly protruding giving the Doctor comfort that she and their unborn baby were safe and unharmed. The Doctor quickly and quietly got out of bed and made his way to the TARDIS kitchen to make himself a cup of tea before heading to the Control room to think about what had caused him to awake with such a fright. Once he had made it to the control room and taken his seat in the Captain's seat did he begin reliving the events of the dream. He remembered seeing River in the chair once again but this time she looked as she did now, 1 year into her pregnancy and positively glowing, but once she activated the database and saved everyone in the Library the Doctor remembered seeing her body lying there like a rag doll before he had finally awoken. The Doctor shivered at the memory of the dream wife lying on the floor helpless and dead. He had promised to keep her safe and to always take care of her and in the library he had failed and forced River to save herself.

So wrapped up in his own thoughts and memories, The Doctor didn't hear River come in until she was kneeling beside him. "Sweetie, what's wrong?" she asked, seeing the look of fright on his face. A look that had not five minutes ago, been on River's face when she had awoken to an empty bed instead of her husband beside her. The Doctor shook his head and looked up at his wife's face and straight into her eyes, full of concern and love.

"Oh nothing dear, Just a dream and fancied myself a cup of tea. You need to get back to bed." He said, standing and taking River's hand in his.

"Sweetie, I'll be just fine. I still have six months until our child is born and I want to make sure YOU'RE alright." She said emphasizing the fact she was worried about him. "You need rest too my love. I'm not raising a child without a father" she said, turning to face him and placing one hand on his cheek, her eyes glittering with love and happiness. River was so happy just for the chance to have a true family with the Doctor.

"Alright River." The Doctor replied, softly kissing his wife on the lips and then walking with her hand in hand back to their bedroom. Once she had settled on the bed, the Doctor climbed in behind her and wrapped his arms around her to pull her close to his chest, the remnants of his dream still fresh in his mind. "I love you River" he whispered into her ear, "I love you too sweetie" River softly replied, the strings of sleep pulling on her greatly as she spoke.

~~~~~~ 6 months later~~~~~~

The Doctor ran around with his limbs flailing as the TARDIS took care of all of River's labor needs. He was frightened as to how to handle the last stage of River's Pregnancy, the actual birth. He was excited that their daughter was coming into this world but he was more frightened about the actual process. Soon the TARDIS made the normal sounds of it landing and suddenly the Doctor heard a knock at the door. Going to answer it, he saw two recognizable figures standing behind it. "Martha! And Mickey the idiot" he said, grinning as he opened the door. Of course Sexy knew exactly who to go to in their time of need.

"Doctor, is that you?" Martha asked, looking into the TARDIS and noticing the new interior. "Yup, regenerated. Look. I need your help. My wife is in labor and I don't know what to do. The TARDIS must have brought us here for your help, Martha. I'll answer all questions later" he said, rushing and pulling Martha towards the TARDIS sickbay where River was laying in pain. As the trio made their way into the bay area, River gasped loudly as she felt another contraction course through her body. Martha immediately put on a mask of concern and patience and ran to River's side to check to see how far along she was. "River, I'm Martha Jones, I used to travel with the Doctor. I'm a certified doctor and I'm going to help you deliver your baby. Now do you want the Doctor in here with you?" she asked River, as she began calming after the contraction pain left her. River was tired and could only manage a nod in consent. The Doctor immediately ran to her side and took her hand in comfort, "I'm right here love and it's going to be alright." He said, stroking her hand and softly whispering in to her ear. River nodded and turned her head into the Doctor's shoulder.

After a few more hours of tasks for Mickey and pushing for River, the soft cry of a baby was heard through the TARDIS. "Congratulations, Doctor, River. You have a healthy baby girl." Martha said, sighing and wrapping the small child in a blanket before placing her in River's arms. The Doctor wrapped his arms around his wife and newborn child and softly kissed his daughter on the forehead. "Welcome to the world, Marie Song" he whispered as he held River and her tight.