Some nights the Doctor does nothing but pace the console room deep in thought. Some nights he may even sleep but those were rare nights. Some nights he'd fly his TARDIS to distant times and distant lands saving civilizations on his own while the Ponds slept unsuspectingly in their room. And some nights, on special occasions when he couldn't bear to be alone, he and River would travel together, sneaking out like teenagers without her parents awareness, and go on adventures and dates that would sometimes lead to a little bit of mischief. Tonight was one of those nights.
The Doctor landed the TARDIS perfectly this time, no bumps or jumps to wake the Ponds, and checked his reflection in the small vanity mirror he had installed onto the console to make sure his hair was in place and his bow tie was straight. He didn't want to look bad for her, tonight they would be visiting the Moonbase and he had to look his best. He strolled to the TARDIS door and took a deep breath before opening it.
"Hello Sweetie" said the woman who stood waiting for him.
He smiled down at her, even in her prison suit she looked wonderful.
"Hello River", he replied "I was hoping you'd join me tonight at the Moonbase.", he smiled hopefully at her.
How could she resist him when he had that hopeful grin, like a child asking for more candy, of course she'd go with him, and she'd never refuse this man.
"So unexpected, did you bring me something to wear?", she asked playfully.
"You know I always do", he replied sincerely, opening the door so she could go in, "but be quiet, your parents are sleeping."
"Don't want dad to catch you sneaking me in at this hour?"
The Doctor blushed slightly at her suggestiveness, but two could play that game.
"Oh I just wouldn't want what I've planned to have to be moved to another night", he stated in a hushed but matter-o-fact voice that made River falter a little. She liked when the Doctor played dirty so that she could play right back.
"Oh so this is a date then?"
The Doctor hesitated but gave in, "Yes, it is a date."
"Oh sweetie I do believe this is the first time you've asked me out."
The Doctor grabbed River on her way into the TARDIS and wrapped his arms around her waist and he kissed her, soft and sweet. He lost his hand in her curls and almost lost himself in her kiss but she pulled away before he could, "Dear, if we start this now we'll never even make it to the bedroom."
The Doctor knew she was right. He kissed her forehead and told her to get ready and he'd be waiting for her in the console room.
River found her way to the wardrobe, one side had the Doctor's different suits and outfits, and the other held River's. In the middle there were drawers of undergarments and bow ties and racks of shoes for both the Doctor and herself. If their timelines weren't so crazy she'd be content living there in the TARDIS with her husband traveling and adventuring and of corse running with him forever. But their lines were mixed up and on those special occasions that they were aligned she would stay for a couple a weeks and they would make the most of them. He took her everywhere and she and him did everything. Tonight she'd make this visit count and so she picked the perfect dress; TARDS blue, knee length, and of course it showed off as much of her cleavage that it could. Matching heels and her alpha meson blaster strapped to the inside of her thigh (because you never know what you'll get into with the Doctor) she waltzed her way back to the console room.
The Doctor turned and caught a glimpse of his wife, her dress was elegant, a favorite of his, the color of his TARDIS.
It held tight to her perfect curves and complemented her in every way. A wave of heat traveled from both his hearts fast and hot down to his stomach where it settled and made his white dress pants become quite uncomfortable.
He cleared his throat and straightened his bowtie and made his way to his wife.
"You look so beautiful River, it's hardly fair," he said as he bopped her nose with his finger. He grinned down at her as she smiled up at him. She stretched up, pulling him down by the collar of his jacket and kissed him with such tenderness and love that the Doctor felt light headed when she finally pulled away.
"Shall we go to dinner sweetie?" she said with amusement. She knew how much influence she had on the Doctor. "I don't know Professor Song, you tell me," he playfully accused, "if you can't behave then we might have to stay here."
"Oh no dear, you've promised me dinner. A husband should always keep his promises to his wife."
"Very right like always, oh I know you'll love the orchestra that plays there. It'll be dinner and a show."
River gestured her hand towards the door and said, "You lead the way sweetie."
The Doctor grabbed River's hand and smiled a wide smile, one he mostly used especially for her, and pulled her to the door.
Before he opened it he gave her a final tiny and meaningful kiss and then pulled her out into the gallery of the Moonbase.