A regular morning in the Tardis. Well, considering they were flying through the vortex outside of time, it couldn't really be considered morning. Though, the two on board, since just waking up, well, the human at least, the other had been up for quite a while longer, they considered it morning.
"Where should we go to this time?" the Doctor asked, dancing around the controls, attempting to keep the cabin shakes to a minimum.
"You're asking me? Aren't you the one with all the know-how?" Donna questioned with a smirk. "Besides, you know we always go where you or this crazy ship of yours want to."
"Oh, that's not fair! We've gone places you've picked; haven't we?" the Doctor said, directing the last bit to the ship, giving the console a pat. "Remember, we went to that spa."
"No. I've been asking to go to a spa; we've never actually gone."
"Right." He rubbed the back of his head. "Well, I've been looking. I've actually thought about going to this one; the planet is completely exotonic, not a thing capable of living there; but they've set up this little tourist destination: spa, tours, little shops, and a shuttle ride to a waterfall made of diamonds."
"Are we actually going there or have you something else in mind?"
"We've just got a few quick stops to make first."
Donna groaned, leaning on the rail for emphasis. "Alright. Lay it on me; what is it?"
The Doctor pulled out his psychic paper, flipping it open and showing her. "I got a message."
Doctor,
We require your assistance;
there's a surprise in it for
you.
Jack ;)
"Who's Jack?" Donna asked, "and is that a winkey face at the end?"
"Ah that's Jack for ya; he's an old friend of mine."
"Ooooooo. What kind of friend, Doctor?"
"Not like THAT!"
"I'm just kiddin' around!" She nudged him. "Come on, let's get this over with."
"So, can you help me?"
"Depends on what you're asking," Jack flirted, but was only replied with a look. His smile dropped slightly. "Right. Look, I'm not even sure what it is. I don't know what you want me to do with it."
"I don't want you to do anything with it; I want you to contact the Doctor."
"See and there's another thing. If you've met the Doctor then you know how to contact him; so why are you needing to go through me? If find you incredibly suspicious; sexy, but suspicious."
The comment seemed ignored. "He left before I could get a chance to reach him again. When I bought this thing I asked around if to see if anyone knew him; they all thought I was mad; they said Time Lords didn't exist. So I switched gears and asked if anyone knew someone with knowledge of devices like this. They thought I was mad about that too, but whatever. Anyways, your name came up, several times. Someone said you were on Earth; so here I am."
"There you are." There was a pause. "Well, I suppose I could call him. It's not like he doesn't have time. I just hope we're not wasting it by making him look at this pile of scrap."
"It's not scrap; I told you what it is."
"That's not the way it's looking, sweetheart."
"Just message the Doctor."
Over in the next room the Tardis's noise echoed loudly in the nearly empty warehouse. Jack stood and sprinted over to it.
Inside, a final shudder finally brought the Tardis still once more.
"Are we there?" Donna asked, who was still holding on the railing.
"I think so," the Doctor said, "Let's go have a look!"
The Doctor ran down the ramp and pulled on his coat, almost forgetting that Donna was even there. He paused and waited for her before opening the doors and stepping out.
"Doctor!" Jack shouted, reaching the two and lunging towards the Doctor for a hug. The Doctor stood there, giving a quick pat on the back before pushing him off.
"Hello Jack. What's this big suprise you got for me?"
"Oh, what's the fun in a surprise if I don't hold it from you?" He noticed Donna, giving her a quick smile. "Hello."
"Hi-hiya," Donna giggled, instantly melting; the Doctor raised an eyebrow. "Aren't cha going to introduce us, Doctor?"
"Right..." He still had that look. "Donna Noble." He waved a hand and waved it back. "Captain Jack Harkness. Jack." He repeated the motion the other way. "Donna."
"He didn't tell me you were a captain." Donna took a step closer.
"I certainly am."
"Can we get on with this?" the Doctor interrupted, stuffing one hand into his pocket and motioning out the door with the other. He waited for a moment before wandering off without them.
"Wait Doctor! I haven't filled you in yet!" The Doctor had already gone into the next room, which turned out to be already inhabited.
"Hello Dad!"