Ok. First of all, This is a sequel/ if you haven't read the first fanfic, go read it. It's called taking changes. Second of all, this chapter is what happens when you watch too many Hallmark movies and you're a romantic as well as being a whovian. That's the only excuse I have for this weird fluff.

Flashback: 2 years ago:

Dani bolted from the TARDIS and threw open the doors of Andy's apartment complex. Taking a deep breath, She ran the 3 flights up the stairs to his apartment. By the time she got to his apartment, she was out of breath, but managed to knock on his door. By the time he'd answered the door, she was leaning on the door frame, breathing heavily

"Uh, Dani?" Andy asked.

"Water." She gasped.

"Oh, right. Come on in." Andy asked, still confused as to why she was at his apartment.

After gulping down the glass of water he gave her, she managed to catch her breath. Now for the hard part. She twisted her hands and hoped he didn't hear her beating heart. This was going to be the scariest thing she'd ever done. She was honestly so nervous about how he would react.

"I need to tell you something." She said, nervously.

"What? Is everything ok? Are you hurt?" Andy asked, suddenly concerned that something had happened to her while she was traveling with the Doctor.

"No, nothing like that, but it is important." She said.

"Ok, what is it?" He asked.

"The-The Doctor took me to Mecurcy and something happened that made me realize something." She said. She started explaining how she and the Doctor had been imprisoned by aliens that had tried to stop the sun from getting to mercury that one night. It had forced her to think about something. Luckily, they'd gotten out of with the help of one of the scientists who'd noticed that the sun wasn't getting to the inhabitants like it should have. The Doctor saved the day like always, but it had made her realize how she felt about Andy and how she needed to tell him before anything worse happened to her. She took a deep breath.

"I-I like you. As more than just a friend. I think I've always liked you, but it's taken me having a near death experience on a far- away planet that made me realize it. If he you don't like me like that, I totally understand and I'll leave, but I hope it doesn't ruin our friendship.

Andy stood there for a long time without speaking. He was more shocked that she'd had the courage to tell him how she felt. Traveling with the Doctor had made her more confident. He was also in shock because he'd felt the same way, but was afraid to tell her. There was an uncomfortable amount of silence and Dani was starting to think this wasn't such a good idea.

"Oh geez, I knew it was a bad idea. I'm sorry. I'll just go now and never bother you again." She said, embarrassed. She started to walk to the door before Andy got over his shock and grabbed her arm.

"Wait." He said, and she turned around. "'I've been meaning to tell you the same thing. I mean, not about the aliens, but everything else. You've made my life so much better. I didn't want to say anything because I was afraid you wouldn't feel the same way, but you do."

Dani's eyes lit up and they both leaned in for a kiss. That was worth it.

Present day:

Dani sat on a bench near the bookstore, enjoying the spring sunshine while watching ducks swim She'd had a lot on her mind recently, one thing being the Doctor. She'd stopped traveling with him about 6 months after meeting him. She'd started to miss her regular life and everything had been starting to become too real to her. But now almost 3 years later, the 28-year-old was starting to regret it. The kind and understanding, but sad look upon his face as she left the TARDIS still showed up in her memories occasionally. Traveling with the Doctor had made her brave and shown her that she could face anything. Not to say that she wasn't unhappy though. Shortly after her trip to Mercury, she'd gained enough courage to tell Andy how she'd felt about him, and not surprisingly, he'd felt the same way.

They started dating and a year later, he'd proposed. She'd also recently taken over the bookstore from her mom. She felt content, but at the same time she still had a pang of regret. She missed the adventure, the excitement, and yes, even the terror. She missed experiencing something beyond earth and saving species. She just missed it all. She'd often search the sky for a blue box and every once in a while, she'd find herself looking in alleyways for the TARDIS, but no luck. She'd begun to believe she'd never see the Doctor again.

"I thought I'd find you here." Andy said, sitting down next to her and putting his arm behind her. "You ok?"

"Just thinking about some things." She replied, leaning into him.

"Like what? The wedding?" He asked.

"Among other things." She said.

"Let me guess, you're thinking about the Doctor again. Aren't you?" He asked, with a knowing look in his eyes.

"Ok. You're good." She said.

"Well, duh. I can read you like a book. And you know I'm always here to listen." He said.

"That's one of the things I love best about you, but shouldn't you be manning the store?" She asked.

"Eh, I've got Ashley taking care of it." Ashley was a senior at the local college who'd been working there since she was a sophomore in high school. She'd been doing such a good job that her mom had decided to promote her to assistant manager and let her take over when Her, Dani, or Andy weren't there. After her mom turned the store over to Dani, she'd still kept Ashley on as assistant manager. "Now, what's going on?" Andy continued.

Dani sighed. "I guess with the whole planning the wedding and running the store, I just feel stressed out. I just need a break to relax."

"Did you just imply-" Andy started.

"Yes, I did just imply that I needed to relax by traveling with a time traveling alien." Dani finished his thought. "I know it sounds crazy, but it made me feel brave and truth be told, it was fun."

"Well, I don't think I can help with that, but I can help with the relaxation part." Andy said, taking something out of the back pocket of his pants. He handed it to Dani.

"A certificate to a spa? Where did this come from?" She asked, confused.

"Some woman came into the store while you were still out here and handed it to me. Said she just had a feeling that you might need it. I called the spa and they confirmed that they sold these certificates. They also said that you might like to schedule a spa retreat weekend. So, it's a legit certificate."

"I don't know." Dani said, looking at it. "There's so much to do with the wedding and planning the bookstore's 25th anniversary."

"Look, you'll only be gone for the weekend. The anniversary party isn't for another 2 weeks and the wedding is 6 months away. You need this. You've been super stressed and short tempered and frankly, you're kind of scary when you're angry." Andy said, hoping Dani wouldn't go off on him about that last statement.

Dani laughed and then looked at the certificate again. He was right. She had been pretty stressed and taking it out on him. She needed some time to get away from everything. She figured by the time she got back, she'd be refreshed and able to plan more. Plus, she had heard pretty good things about this spa.

"Ok, you're right. I'll call and make an appointment."

"Already done." Andy said, smirking. "You're going this weekend."

Dani smacked him. "I can't believe you did that! How'd you even know I'd say yes?"

"Because I know you wouldn't turn down a free spa weekend." He said

Dani sighed. "You're sneaky, do you know that?"

Andy just grinned. He helped her up from the bench and they both walked back to the bookstore. Little did either of them know that Dani deciding to go to the spa weekend would change her life drastically.