Hi again. So, second chapter. Hope you enjoy Had fun writing it.


The jeep had stopped in front of the house. Pete, Jackie, Rose and the Doctor got out.

"You found him Rose." Jake said giving Rose a big hug, "hey where's Mickey?"

"He decided to go back home. Don't worry he'll be alright." Rose looked different thought Jake, like she'd be shaken badly.

"What happened Rose? You were away for ages."

"It's a long story. I'll tell you tomorrow." Rose went to get some of the gear out of the jeep. Jake turned to the Doctor who also looked different and at the same time looked slightly lost.

"Doctor. It's good to see you again."

"You to. What have you been up to lately?" the Doctor looked around, "New house?" he asked.

"Yip. Pete said he couldn't stay in the old one. Too may bad memories and all. I've been working for Torchwood these days."

Before the Doctor could reply Rose came over took his hand without a word and led him inside. They were followed by Jake, Pete and Jackie.

"Rose." Called Jake, "You should go see Nate. He's been waiting forever. Always asking if you were going to come home."

"Right. Um Doctor will you be alright?" Rose was concerned for the Doctor. This would be all new for him. Before he could say anything Jackie cut in.

"Of course he will. We'll have a cup of tea aye? We'll be in the kitchen." Jackie towed the Doctor towards the kitchen and Rose headed up stair to Nate's room. Pete and Jake were left in the hall way.

"She's different. Isn't she?" They both knew who Jake was talking about.

"Yip. But hasn't said a word of what happened. Neither has Jackie. Waiting for Rose I guess." Pete was worried about his wife.

"Well if that's all tonight. I'm off to bed. Find anything on Jenny?" he asked remembering his earlier concerns.

"Nope. But we'll find out who she is and where she's been. We always do. Night." Pete headed towards the kitchen to find Jackie.


Upstairs, Rose went quietly into her son's room.

"Nate." She shook him gentle, "Nate wake up. I'm home." Nate rubbed his eyes then looked at his mother.

"Mummy." He cried and threw himself at Rose. Returning the hug Rose said,

"She dear, I'm home. There is someone very special waiting to meet you downstairs."

"Daddy?" he asked still clinging to Rose.

"Yes its daddy but why don't we keep it a secret until I tell him. So don't go up to him and say 'Hi daddy' because he won't know what you are talking about." Rose didn't want the Doctor to know he had a son before she told him everything.

"Sure. Secret. But what if he doesn't like me?" Nate was worried about meeting his dad now.

"Of course he will. Now come on. Lets go meet your dad." Rose picked up her child and headed down to the kitchen


Down in the kitchen the Doctor watched Jackie wiz around making cups of tea. As the kettle boiled he asked, "Nate's your son right?"

Jackie looked nervous, "Um not really. Look why don't you ask Rose later?"

"Okay" the Doctor was confused. He could've sworn that Rose said her mother was pregnant.

"Nate!" Jackie cried. Turning around he saw Rose walk into the room with a small child of about five years old on her hip. He had brown hair that was lightly lighter than the Doctors. He couldn't see the child's face. It was hidden in Rose's hair.

"Hello my beautiful baby boy. I am sorry we missed you birthday." Rose handed Nate to Jackie, "Why don't we have a look in the cookie jar?" Nate seemed to enjoy that. Rose sat down next to the Doctor and watch Jackie give her child a cookie or two for the jar on the counter.

"So whose child is Nate?" Rose turned to see the Doctor looking at her intently. Sucking in a breath Rose replied, "Mine." She said. The Doctor looked surprised. Turning back to Jackie rose called, "Mum can you bring Nate here? I want him to meet the Doctor." So Jackie brought her grandson to Rose.

"Nate, this is the Doctor. The man I told you about. The one I went to find. Say hello to the Doctor."

The Doctor smiled at Nate as he caught a mumbled hello from the child. Rose was looking at the Doctor when Nate turned in his mother's arms to get a better look at the Doctor. The Doctor's eyes widened in shock. Rose knew what he was seeing. His eyes replicated on her child's face.

"Hey, Nate. Why don't you go find Gramps? He could do with a hug from his favourite grandson." Nate jumped down from Rose's arms and ran out of the room in search of Pete.

"What?" stuttered the Doctor.

"Look I can explain. Don't interrupt me please." The Doctor nodded, "Nathan is your son. You saw his eyes, your eyes. He also has two hearts just like you Doctor. Do you remember that time on Bad Wolf Bay when I said it was my mother who was pregnant? Well I lied. I was. That one time on that world made of diamonds, when we were both drunk and one thing lead to another. Yea that was when it all happened. I was going to tell you but then there was the battle and everything just got too confusing. And he's been asking about you for a while now. I've told him that it's a secret and you don't know he's your son yet. I wanted to explain everything to you first. So what do you say?" Rose finished her story. Looking at the Doctor she could see him calculating everything. He looked up. Rose knew he understood now but she didn't know what he was thinking behind those eyes.

"Doctor… say something." Rose was worried now.

"What do you want me to say? You tell me that I have a son after all this time. I've a lot to think about." His voice was ice cold. Rose knew she expected it but it still hurt a lot.

"Doctor please. You don't have to do anything for Nate. He just wanted to meet his father. Please Doctor don't be mad." Rose pleaded.

"It's not that. I've been a father before Rose. It's just a shock. What about us Rose?" Rose was surprised at the turn this conversation was taking. "I know I look like him and have the same memories but I am a different man. Maybe we can be something but once you see me as another person. How does that sound?"

"Of course Doctor. I still want to spend the rest of my life with you."

"So do I but how about we take it slow and make it like we have only just met. I'll take you on a date if you want."

"Sure Doctor but how about we leave it until tomorrow. I'm sure mum has got your room set up and everything." They left the kitchen together and went to look for Jackie.


They found Jackie tucking her grandson in. Rose and the Doctor went in once Nate was fast asleep. Rose kissed her son and watched the Doctor do the first fatherly thing she'd seen him do.

The Doctor whispered to the sleeping boy, "Good Night Nate. I know I've only just met you but I'm sure we will be great friends." He then kissed the boy on the forehead and walked out with Rose. The doctor's bed room was next to Rose's. Outside her door she bade him good night. Looking up to him Rose found the Doctor a lot closer than usual. He had been thinking about the kiss on the beach and wondered if that was just because of what he'd said. Leaning down he found that Rose had turned her head up towards him. He pressed his mouth to hers and snaked his arm around her waist. In response Rose's arms wrapped around the Doctor's neck. He deepened their kiss. Then all too soon for Rose he broke off and without a word walked away towards his room. Rose somehow managed to get changed and lie down on her bed thinking constantly about the Doctor and their future together. She fell asleep dreaming of the Doctor.


Nate woke early the next morning despite the late night. Tip toeing quietly he made his way to Rose's room. Looking in he found his mother fast asleep. Deciding not to wake her, Nate set off the find the Doctor. Poking head around the next door Nate found his dad asleep in bed. Seeing that no one was awake Nate headed down to the lounge to play with his toys and wait for his family to get up.


The Doctor had been dosing. He got a little fright when he heard his door open slowly. Pecking through his half closed eye lids the Doctor saw Nate look at him and then go back out without closing the door. He heard his son walk down the stairs and disappear. After a few feeble attempts to get back to sleep the Doctor hauled himself off the bed, put on some clothes he found and headed downstairs to find Nate.


Down stairs the Doctor found his son amongst many toy trains and cars. Without a word the Doctor sat down next to Nate and began playing. Soon they were laughing and having a great time. Rose heard the noise from upstairs and went to investigate. Standing at the top of the stairs Rose watch Nate and the Doctor playing. The sight made her grin. Though he may not be the same man she knew at home he was still the man she loved. To see him with their son gave Rose an amazing feeling. She had everything she could want now. She couldn't wait for the Doctor to take her out. Quietly Rose went back to her room knowing that her son was in good hands.

"Do you want to make breakfast for everyone Nate?" the Doctor looked at his son. He was beginning to enjoy his company and he was reminded a lot of himself in the small boy.

"Yip, lets make pancakes." Forgetting his toys, Nate ran towards the kitchen. The Doctor followed at a more decent pace. They started making the pancakes but in doing so created a huge mess. There was flour everywhere, milk on the floor and badly cracked eggs in the sink.

"Nate. You know I'm you dad right?" the Doctor asked once they had started.

"Sure. But mum told me not to tell you I knew." Nate felt very proud that he managed to keep that secret.

"Well I know now. So it's no longer a secret. You can tell anyone you like."

"Cool. Can I tell Jenny Dad?" The Doctor got a shock hearing Nate call him dad. He smiled, "whose Jenny?"

"Jenny is my friend. She told me that she was looking for you." Nate replied licking some batter from the bowl.

"Really?" asked the Doctor. He was worried now. No one should know that he had come here. This Jenny, who was she? He had heard the name before but didn't like to think of the person who bore that name. She had died in his place. She took a bullet meant for him and she was his daughter.

"Yip. Can I go get mum now? The pancakes are ready." Nate was looking at the plate they had made. Most of them were burnt but that didn't matter to Nate.

"Sure." The Doctor watched Nate run off to Rose's room. He was thinking about Jenny when a woman walked into the room. She had the same blonde hair and blue eyes just like his daughter.

"Hello Doctor." She said.

"What? What?"


So cliff hanger. I know silly but hey.

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Hope to have the next chapter up soon.

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