Author's Note: Takes place toward the end of Boom Town (S01 E11). There was so much great humor between the Doctor and the companions during this episode; I was a little disappointed there wasn't more at the end.

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The Doctor leaned back in the captain's chair, hands behind his head, eyes closed, soothed by the soft humming of the TARDIS. He didn't bother to look when he heard the doors open - he had the mental imprint of both his companions by now, and he could feel Jack moving through the ship. Rose was still out and about, chasing Ricky the Idiot across Cardiff.

He was startled out of his thoughts by a loud thunk in front of him. Opening his eyes, he saw a chilled bottle resting on the console. He looked quizzically at Jack. The ex-Time Agent shrugged.

"You said to buy you a drink first."