Another update! It's a short one, but it gets things moving.

Rose had finally finished explaining the situation to a stunned Jackie and Pete.

"Blimey," said Pete. "So do you think this'll really work?"

"It has to," said Rose. "And if it doesn't, I'll be able to move on, knowing I've tried everything."

"Fair enough," said Jackie. "But when are you going to go? You'll have to get your affairs in order."

"What do I say to the people at work, Mum?" asked Rose. " 'It's been fun, but on the advice of some characters from a TV show I'm going back to my own universe now'?"

"Good point," said Ben. "I reckon you should just up-and-go."

"Ben, be realistic," said Katherine.

"No, he's right," said Rose. Ben smiled to himself. "It'd be a whole lot easier. Face it, I don't belong in this world. I should just leave in peace. In fact, I think I'll go now!"

"N-now?" stammered Jackie. "But, I'll miss you too much."

"Just like I miss the Doctor," said Rose. "Besides, if that portal stays open I may be able to come back and visit!" Rose looked at her parents and Mickey. They saw in her eyes that there was no way she was changing her mind.

"You'd better start packing then," said Pete. Rose smiled. She then turned to Ben and Katherine.

"Thanks so much for all your help," she said. "I expect you'll be wanting to go home now."

"Guess so," said Katherine. "It's a pity we can't see you off. And I really hope you make it through."

"Me too," said Rose. "But first you guys have got to get back to your world." Rose walked Ben and Katherine to her room, and opened the wardrobe door.

"See ya round," she said. Katherine took a deep breath and stepped through. Ben gave Rose a small wave and followed.

"Right," said Rose. "Time to pack."

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Rose managed to persuade her parents that it was best she do this alone, so Pete bought her a plane ticket to Norway. When he asked Rose if she wanted a return ticket "just in case", she'd turned it down. The flight seemed to take forever. Rose spent the whole time thinking about what she was going to do when she saw the Doctor, that is, if she somehow managed to find him. Finally, the plane touched down. Rose got in a taxi and was on her way.

"Darlig ulv Stranden, please," she said.

"What are you going there for?" asked the cabbie in perfect English, but that could have just been the TARDIS translating it.

"I'm going to meet the man I love," Rose said. It was half true. As the cab pulled in, Rose took a deep breath and stepped out. The wind was whipping her, and the cold air chilled her to the bone. She walked around, looking for a sign. She approached a small pool of water. She put her bag down and looked in it. The water was clear and about a metre deep. There was a small assortment of shells and stones in it. Rose walked around the pool. There was something about it that told her she was on the right track. As she looked harder, she noticed one particular set of stones. They were arranged in a circle, very neatly done. And inside was … yes! There was no doubt about it!

"One problem though," said Rose to herself. "I'm gonna get wet. These are my favourite jeans too … but no, the Doctor's more important than all the jeans in the world." Rose dipped a finger in the water. It was icy cold. She picked up her bag, shut her eyes tight and jumped.

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I should have the next part up tomorrow. And for those if you waiting on the rest of Rose Remembers, I was finishing the next chapter at school and couldn't take it home. I'll get it up ASAP.