An Unexpected Visit

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Doctor Who. I blame RTD for his horrid treatment of Martha Jones. And I think Steven Moffat is a genius. Still, Doctor Who does not belong to me.

Takes place two months after "An Unexpected Meeting"

He was giddy. He was actually feeling giddy! It had been months since he'd seen the lovely Dr. Jones; and, he would get to see her again in just a few minutes! Still, his conversation with Jack and the Torchwood team the day before had been cryptic, to say the least:

Yesterday:

"Thanks for your help, Doctor," said Captain Jack Harkness. "I think even Mickey appreciates it."

"Not really," Mickey Smith announced as he sat at his desk. He threw a subtle wink at Jack and Ianto. "We were doing just fine without him."

"I'll remember you said that, Mickey," the Doctor replied, feigning offense. "The next time you want a trip in the TARDIS to see some concert…in Seattle…in 1991!"

"Oi," the computer genius responded. "I'll have you know that was the birth of Grunge! Really! Who doesn't want to see Pearl Jam in an intimate nightclub setting just before they became one of the best bands of all time?"

"Yeah, yeah…" the man from Gallifrey replied apathetically.

"Give it up, Mickey," Jack suggested. "He won't understand it until its 5000 years old."

Mickey was about to say something in agreement when the Doctor interrupted.

"Wait a minute. Why is everyone picking on me?" he asked. "Didn't I just help stop a Dionchara infestation?" He sighed. "Oh, forget it. I'll go and visit someone who actually appreciates me." The Torchwood team eyed one another warily. "What?" the Doctor inquired. "It's not like she's seeing that Ted bloke anymore."

"It's Tom," Jack corrected, just to annoy him. "And no, she is not. She is also not seeing our friend, Mickey."

"WHAT?"

"Don't get that betrayed look on your face, Doctor," Mickey told him. "Does the name, Rose ring a bell?" The Doctor couldn't think of a witty retort. "Anyway, from what I hear, you had your chance and you blew it. So what if I went out with Martha a couple of times?"

The Doctor honestly didn't like where this conversation was headed. 'Mickey and Martha? Honestly! What kind of idiot pulled that pairing out of thin air?' And why was he so jealous of the fact that Martha went out with Mickey? He was still lost in his thoughts when Jack motioned for the rest of the crew to leave the room before the immortal man continued to speak.

"Did you not hear what I said, Doc," Jack reiterated. "She and Mickey are NOT seeing each other." The knots in the Doctor's stomach started to loosen a bit at this news. He returned his attention to Jack. "But, that doesn't mean she's been sitting around waiting for you."

"What do you mean?"

"Our Martha has grown up," he replied. "She broke up with Tom because she realized he was 'rebound guy'."

"Rebound guy?" the Doctor queried. "Rebound guy from…? Oh!"

"Yeah," Jack continued. "And once that happened, she got over both of you." The poor Time Lord looked so sad, Jack had to reassure him. "She still considers you one of her best friends, Doctor. I'm sure she always will." He put his arm around the Doctor's shoulders. "Just, don't go and try to stir things up, okay?"

"How would I stir things up, Jack?" Jack released his hold on the Doctor and moved to sit on top of the desk across from him, but remained silent. "Jack?"

"It's not my place to tell, Doctor," the Torchwood leader said, his tone enigmatic.

"Alright," the Time Lord stood and headed toward the TARDIS. "Obviously, I won't get a straight answer from you. I'll just pop over there and see for myself."

"You might want to wait," Jack suggested as he went after the Time Lord.

The Doctor stopped in his tracks and turned to look at him. "Why is that, Captain?" he asked a bit too calmly for Jack.

"It's two o'clock in the morning," he answered.

Present

The Doctor wasn't as thick as Jack thought he was about emotions and relationships. He knew Martha was seeing someone. They just didn't want to tell him. But, Martha loved him. She loved him when she got engaged to Tom. And she'd love him even though she was with this new bloke, whoever he is. If not, he would have to fight for her and win her heart again. This time, he planned on keeping it and never letting it or her go.

The Doctor went to the planet Seinapmoc where he and Martha had gone for a holiday after being stuck in 1969. She loved the royal blue flowers there that resembled roses. He bought a dozen, thought better of it, and bought another dozen.

He made sure the TARDIS locked in on where the beautiful doctor was and set the coordinates. The Time Lord parked the TARDIS several streets away in an alley. He didn't want the unnecessary attention from any military. He straightened his tie, grabbed the flowers and headed down the street towards her flat after locking the door to the sentient machine.

To say he was nervous was an understatement. But, he knew it was time to show Martha how truly amazing he thought she was, or he really would lose her.

Meanwhile…

Martha Jones was extremely happy with the way things had turned out with Ross. She couldn't believe it had been almost 2 months since they met up and stopped the Nhajk computer virus of doom. She enjoyed spending time with him. She didn't know if it was his human side, or specifically, the bit of Donna in his psyche. But, he was the most amazing man she had ever met. He was so considerate and attentive. The young doctor could really see herself falling in love with the unique individual. Recently, she'd come to fancy the idea that she was already in love with him.

She loved that he wanted to experience the human side of himself more than anything else. So, she encouraged him to get a job as a teacher at Imperial College London. It was a good way to do something he loved, while interacting with other humans. She couldn't think of a better place for him than the school of Science, Technology, and Medicine. Jack and Mickey were happy to make the necessary credentials for him.

Martha's heart broke just a little when she discovered that he thought the other friends/ex-companions of the Doctor wouldn't care enough to want to help him. He sort of reminded her of her time with the Doctor when everything had been "Rose, Rose, Rose".

However, both Jack and Mickey encouraged Ross to keep in touch and all but threatened him if he didn't do as they asked. So, at least twice a month, he and Martha either met the Torchwood team in Cardiff; or, Jack, Ianto, and Mickey would drive to London for a night at the pub and brunch the next day. She and Ross even helped when something nasty came through the rift on their last visit to Cardiff.

Ross had a special early lecture this morning and had to leave an hour and a half before she did. She couldn't believe he was in the mood at such an early hour when he woke up. But, she definitely had no complaints since they were still discovering little intimate things about one another. Martha smiled at the memory of this morning's activities as she grabbed her bag and headed to the door. Her mobile rang before she could get her coat. Her eyes lit up when she saw whose name was on the caller-id.

"Don't you have a special lecture this morning?" she asked in lieu of the traditional greeting.

"All done," Ross replied. "Listen, how would like to go out to a romantic dinner tonight?"

"Is that a trick question?" she inquired as she put on her coat and grabbed her keys.

"Well, I was going to do that anyway since it's almost our 2 month anniversary," he told her. "So, how about we do a nice lunch, as well? There may be TWO sets of flowers in it for you."

"How can I refuse?" Martha answered with a laugh.

"Excellent!" he exclaimed. "Ring me when you're ready for lunch and I'll see you soon."

After they ended the call, Martha walked outside to see something she was not expecting. She assumed Ross was dressed in a suit and tie because of his special lecture this morning. But, she had no idea he would show up at her flat so early. Her eyes once again lit up when she saw him. She saw him looking down at his mobile, and holding a box that may have flowers in them. She ran to the sidewalk to meet him.

Just as he looked up, she grabbed his tie and pulled him to her for nice, proper snog.

Martha stopped and pulled away. There was a goofy smile on the man's face as he said, "Now that's a proper hello."

Shit. "Doctor!?"

End Part 1

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