Just an explanation for the Doctor's actions concerning Reinette. He is just glad to find someone who has seen some of his life and isn't scared as she didn't see something scary. And of course he is (or was as you find out in this chapter) drawn to a pretty face the weakness of a man who hasn't had a relationship in centuries

Chapter 3 – Reunion

The dust had been hovered up and they were settled again in the living area on chairs restored to their original positions after being knocked over by the bloodsuckers.

Rose was perched on a table top rather than a seat "Well it's been awhile guys, five years for me. How long for you?"

Mickey answered with perhaps a little guilty over not making the Doctor come back to make sure she was alright "About a year and half"

Rose had studied Martha intently as soon as she'd noticed the other woman. She was different and yet the same as she'd been when she joined the Tardis. The same in that her wide eyed curiosity and wonder at what she saw, but she had more of intelligence within her eyes then Rose had had. Rose had gained that intelligence with time.

"Well then, to what do we own the honour of this visitation?" Blade asked

"A vampire calling herself the Dark Queen invaded London in 2008. I just thought we could use the help of a vampire hunter" the Doctor said sheepishly. He would rather say that they'd come back to see them. He took the opportunity to study Rose. She had a variety of outfits but this was one of her sexiest.

She gained a tan that give her a lovely bronze look giving warmth to her skin, her hair had become a darker gold more in tune with her skin and was mow down to her shoulders, the black t-shirt she wore was very tight and with a deep v-neck and ending just above her belly button, giving a tantalising view of her flat stomach and generous chest. Her tight black jeans sat low on her rounded hips and moulded to the shape of her long legs. Her black leather trench coat was in tune with the t-shirt and was finished off black boots with heels to give her a few extra inches in height.

She had never been this daring during her travels with him; yes she'd worn tight clothes but not this revealing. She was making his hearts beat alright. Reinette had been his girlfriend for awhile, he'd been taken in by her grace and beauty but he'd begun to get an idea of what Rienette was really like. He missed the way he, Rose and Mickey had interacted before she came and was annoyed he was that Martha's time in the Tardis had been blighted by her presence. He was about to take her back to her own time, but the current situation had prevented that.

"Well I guess we can help you out. What do you say Blade? Whistler?" Rose asked her team-mates, who only nodded

"Alright let's get some gear together and get going" Rose said, getting up with Blade and Whistler and moving into the work shop.

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As they put their weapons and gear into cases so they could get going, Martha sat watching Rose intently. She was curious about the woman that Mickey held so dear and Rose noticed quite quickly.

"See something you like?" Rose said huskily making Martha blush

"No! It's just I'm curious that's all" Martha said too quickly

"Well what would like to know?" Rose asked her hand on her hip

"It's just. What's it feel like…being like…like" Martha couldn't say it

"A Daywalker" Rose finished for her

Martha just nodded and Rose started "It's terrible and wonderful at the same time. I have all this strength and senses that are way above anyone's…that I could do anything thing I want too, but the other side" she paused an unknown but sombre look on her face "There is the thirst, clawing away at me, every time I look at a person all I see is the blood running through their veins" she stopped as if about to cry but held her reserve "And the knowledge that unless I'm killed I will live to see everyone I care about age and die and that in the end I'll be alone"

Martha looked sadly at her realising the woman's depression at this horrible fact and went to put an arm around her, but Rose gave her a peck on the cheek and left Martha a bit stunned as she carried three cases into the Tardis.

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As the group finished their moving their gear into the Tardis and they were all settled, the Tardis took off and the Doctor thought

'It's good to have her back'

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Just a hint at a potential pairing, not necessary how it will turn out

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