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"Jack" yelled Rose and jumped up to hug him too.
"Hey babydoll, seems like ages since I got to do that" Extracting himself from Roses embrace he turned to give the Doctor a quick hug too.
"So Doc whats the situation"
The Doctor had them both sit down. Jack on one side and Rose on the other. His arm kept Rose close to him and she put her head on his shoulder while he filled Jack in on everything up until his appointment with the Governor. He then proceeded to tell them both about the appeal with Governor Mackenzie Trestone at which point Jack interrupted him.
"Governor Mackenzie Trestone, Mackenzie Trestone. Oh Gawd, I know her"
The Doctor shook his head - :"Why does that not surprise me!"
"No Doc, she's great or she was. I met her back on Earth in the sixties. She's one of the original flower power children. Was always organising marches, protests and finding ways to put things right. We had a thing for a while. You know one night we ..."
"Jack.. save it."
"Oh right course, but Doc what I'm saying is that this is brilliant. Mackenzie is the sort of person that we need right now."
"I'm not so sure Jack. She hasn't been in office long and although she's trying her best it takes time to change old habits. I think her hands may be tied on this one"
"Doctor" broke in Rose. "Does this mean ... I oh God will I be punished then. They can't do this. It's so wrong.:"
The Doctors arm tightened around Rose and she buried her head into his chest again. "Rose, we won't let it happen. Jack and I'll find some way out I promise. I'd like to take you out of here without upsetting the delicate balance that the new governor has created but whatever happens I will not lose you".
Jack came around to Rose's other side and placed a kiss on her forhead. "You are worth fighting for Rose. No ones gonna hurt you".
"Ahem" came a nervous voice from the cell door. It was the guard that had shown the Doctor to the cells earlier. "Governor Trestone is on her way and wants to see Rose Tyler alone. She then requests your presence Doctor in her office in 1 hour"
"We will be there shortly" said the Doctor. "Jack you come with me and Rose I promise we won't be gone long. I don't want you to worry about those idiots out there okay. I pretty much put the fear of all the gods in the universe into them and I'm fairly certain they don't want to deal with the Oncoming Storm."
"I'm not afraid Doctor, not now. I'm always safe with you"
Her words almost reduced him to tears again. He brushed his lips over her forehead before leaving the cell with Jack in tow.
Rose sat back down in the corner of her cell. She meant what she said. She wasn't afraid right now. The Doctor had said he would save her and she believed him. He had her trust, her faith her loyalty and although he didn't know it, her heart. She knew the Doctor needed her but didn't know if he wanted her but Rose didn't care. Just sharing his life was good enough for her and she knew she'd be lost without him and didn't want to contemplate any other alternative. He was always going on about his big ears and nose and his Northern accent but she wouldn't change him one bit. He was her Doctor and she loved him. Sometimes she dreamed though what it would be like to be closer to him. Run her fingers through his hair, find sweet spots on his body and kiss those beautiful lips that were so often split into a gorgeous grin. She felt the colour come into her cheeks as she wondered how human he would be. It was hard to remember that he was an alien because he seemed so masculine. She found herself wondering if they would fit, body to body, skin to skin and if so what would he feel like inside her. It was a tantalising thought, one she'd like to dwell longer on in better circumstances...
"Miss Tyler" a voice spoke interrupting her thoughts. "Hello I'm Mackenzie Trestone, the Governor of Shendowan Maicalica".
"Hello Madam governor"
"Rose just call me Mackenzie please. It's just us girls and to be honest I get sick of hearing the title over and over again"
"Okay thank you Mackenzie"
"Your Doctor was very passionate about your appeal earlier. I wanted to come and see you for myself. He obviously believes you are something very precious indeed and though he tried to hide it his emotions betrayed how much he really cares about you. I would go as far as to say that it would probably kill him if the sentence handed to you was carried out."
Roses eyes widened at that comment but she didn't get a chance to reply as Mackenzie continued talking.
"Rose what will you do if Doctor Smith and I can't find some way to change your punishment?"
"He always finds a way" said Rose quickly.
"Yes but what if he can't" repeated Mackenzie.
"Then I would ask the Doctor to kill me rather than let another man other than him put their filthy hands on me." Even as she spoke the words Rose knew they were true. Even Jack could not fill that position no matter how much she loved him. He was not the Doctor.
"Rose do you love him?"
"Yes Mackenzie I love him"
"Rose your honesty does you credit. Your Doctor is a lucky man to find someone with such faith, and strength of conviction. I assure you I'll be taking all that into account during my deliberations. I can't discuss that with you though I'm sorry. I need to talk with Doctor Smith again but Rose stay strong. What's those old earth sayings. It's always darkest before the dawn and in your case there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your chin up my dear. Goodbye"
"Goodbye" said Rose as Mackenzie disappeared out the cell door leaving Rose to contemplate her whole recent conversation with the lady Governor. She wasn't sure what to make of Mackenzie but it sounded like she was on their side. Rose blushed at the idea that perhaps the Doctor felt more for her than she originally thought. Well there was only one way to prove that theory and she was determined to put it into practice when he returned. He'd be gone for a little while so she lay down on her side with her back against the wall and made herself as comfortable as possible before slipping into a dreamless sleep.
Governor Mackenzie was pacing the floor of her office deep in contemplation. She'd reached a decision concerning Rose Tyler and hoped that it would be a happy one for everyone. A knock on her door broke into her thoughts and she called out "enter".
"Hello again Dr Smith" she said to the man entering the room.
"Hello Madam Governor. Before we start, you may recall I mentioned earlier about another friend travelling with Rose and myself. He is outside the door. May I bring him in please. I am comfortable about him being here since we both care a great deal about Rose Tyler."
"Of course Doctor Smith, any friend of yours is certainly welcome"
The Doctor moved back to the door, opened it and beckoned Jack into the room. Jack hadn't gotten even a few steps into the office before being tackled by the Lady Governor who was saying his name over and over again. "Jack....Jack oh my god its you Jack.."
Jack looked over at the Doctor who simply rolled his eyes. Jack hugged the woman a little longer before extracting himself from her arms. "Hello my beautiful Mackenzie, long time no see huh?What its 1989 here right?. Haven't seen you since that welcome to 1969 bash were we greeted the new year in with a different type of 69 yeah"?
"JACK" both Mackenzie and the Doctor protested at once.
"Oh all right but I see I can still make you blush Mackenzie and you too Doctor. Thought you might have learnt a few things in your lifetime"
"Oi can we get back to the really important issue of Rose now please" Pleasant though this reunion for Jack was the object of his own affections was still in danger and matters needed resolving now. "I assume Madam Governor that you have come to a decision concerning the appeal on Rose's sentence."
"Yes I have Doctor Smith. After listening to your appeal and meeting Rose I have come to a decision. My ruling is that the sentence stands, the appeal is rejected - HOWEVER" she raises her hand to stop him from speaking. "As Governor I get to appoint the person who is to carry out the said punishment. In this respect Doctor Smith I choose you"
To be continued