Alright, this is actually a decent second chapter. Technically the first. BUT WHATEVER. DERP.

I also made a Tumblr for my fanfiction. The URL is theyhadadate (the same as my username) so just add that on!

Alright, on with the story! (Apologizing ahead of time. I'm terrible at writing for River. /weeps)

Disclaimer: I really wish.

Amy laid on the beach towel, soaking up the sun next to Rory. This was definitely one of the nicest planets they had visited so far; the locals were quite friendly and open. Amy sat up slightly, propping herself on her elbows. "Let's go swim, Rory." She rolled onto her side to smile at him coyly.

"The water is red…" Rory glanced at it warily.

"Well, the Doctor told us that, now let's go!" Amy got up and pulled Rory to his feet, laughing. "Come on, Rory, please?"

Rory followed his wife into the water. "It's cold!" he yelped, running out as Amy attempted to splash him. He made a face at her.

"Oi, get back here!" She chased after him, shrieking and trying to drag him back to the water.

After a few minutes, both were playing in the water, splashing each other and laughing. Rory paused for a second. "Hey, where'd the Doctor go?"

"Who knows, Rory." Amy shrugged. "Maybe he saw an old friend here or something…."

-o-o-o-

The Doctor relaxed in his chair, dipping the fish fingers into the green bowl of tapioca custard. He hadn't been too sure on this type; it looked like little brown balls of jelly floating in blue custard. It actually tasted rather… fantastic. It was sweet and tapioca-y. Of the ten custards he'd tried today, this was one of the better ones. He was tempted to try the cream cheese one next.

"Hello, sweetie."

The Doctor knew that voice. He knew that voice oh so very well. He didn't turn, but simply used the fish finger to motion to the empty chair opposite him. He noticed her move towards the chair out of the corner of his eye, and smiled at her as she sat down. "Hello, River." He motioned towards the bowl. "Want some?"

River raised an eyebrow. "What in the world is that?"

"Tapioca custard and fish fingers."

She shook her head. "That is disgusting, Doctor. Really."

"It's good!"

"That's gross."

"Whatever you say, River." The Doctor shrugged, unfazed, and continued to dip the fish into the custard while River watched in morbid fascination. He stopped for a second. "What're you doing here?"

"Rome is a place where most people come to relax. Why not?" River tilted her head, giving the Doctor a skeptical look. "I'm assuming that they're down at the beach?"

"Yep." The Doctor knew she was talking about Amy and Rory; who else would it be? "They wanted a planet with no running away." He shrugged slightly, leaning forward. "And I know you, River; this isn't just a vacation for you."

"What if it is, Doctor?" She looked at him coyly, leaning forward as well. "What if I just wanted to take a break?"

He smiled at her. "Oh, River. You don't ever take breaks."

-o-o-o-

"Have you found him yet?" The blonde hovered over the man's shoulder, tapping her foot impatiently. She hated waiting. She really did. "Ads will be grumpy if we don't find him soon."

"You try tracking that damn box, Lor." The man spun around in his chair, running a hand through short brown hair in frustration. "I've been looking for two weeks now, and I haven't come up with anything." He stood up, placing his hands on the blonde's shoulders reassuringly. "But give me another day. I might have an idea, Lor."

"You better. I really don't want to hear Ads complain." The blonde sighed heavily. "Not again."

-o-o-o-

"Listen, River, I need to go make sure Amy and Rory are alright." The Doctor stood quickly, his smile apologetic. "I'll be right back."

"No need, sweetie." River stood and moved to his side in one fluid motion. "I'll come with you."

"Is that really smart, River? I mean. I'm not sure if they're adjusted to the idea yet." The Doctor gave her a look.

"Oh, sweetie, they are."

-o-o-o-

"Glenn, what is that?" The blonde pointed at a beeping monitor. She pushed him aside, to his displeasure, and checked the readouts. "Glenn. I think…"

"I know." He looked over her shoulder quickly. "Should we tell Ads?"

"You think? This is her grudge."

"Then why do you get us involved?" Glenn pulled the blonde closer to him. "Why are we part of this, Lorraine?"

"For monetary reasons, Glenn, you know that." Lorraine stroked his cheek. "Quicker we help Ads finish this, quicker we go and live normal lives somewhere."

-o-o-o-

"There you are Doctor!" Amy smiled up at the Time Lord, who raised an eyebrow. "Oh. Hello River." Awkward silence.

"Hello." River cracked a small smile.

The Doctor glanced between mother and daughter. "Sooooo…."

"So what, Doctor?" Rory glanced between the other three. "What now?"

"Oh, nothing, Rory! I'm just breaking the awkward silence here." The Doctor watched as Amy stood, standing across from River. "Amy, did you know they have all types of custard here? It's delicious. They even have tapioca custard, and it's very sweet and tasty."

Amy nodded absently. "Well... yeah, that's nice, Doctor." She gulped. "So, what're we going to do?"

The Doctor shrugged. "I came to check on you two, but I should go check on the TARDIS."

"I'll go with you." River finally tore her eyes away from Amy and gave the Doctor a stunning smile.

"No no, I'll go alone." The Doctor was already backing away, the blue sand crunching under his feet. "I'll be right back!"

"Should we really be letting him go alone?" Rory looked at his wife and daughter in concern.

"No." River shook her head. "We probably shouldn't."

-o-o-o-

The Doctor ducked back into the alley where he had parked the TARDIS. "You alright, old girl?" he asked softly, laying a hand gently on the police box. "I'm worried about them. They're going to leave me soon." He sighed quietly. "I don't want to be alone."

"Oh, what a sentimental statement for someone who ended worlds."

GAH TUMBLR STOP BEING A COCKBLOCK FOR STEGGY.

Ugh. Tumblr being fart.

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