A/N: This is just a short chapter so you all know I'm not going to leave you hanging. I also want to thank everyone who has been fav/following and reviewing. You are all amazing.

Rose stayed in her seat, waiting for Cauul who said he would find her after he cleaned up and got dressed. She watched the crowd of people quickly file out until it was just her and the clean-up crew. She stared around the empty stadium, thinking of the day's events and touched her lips as she remembered the kiss. It was nice but it wasn't perfect, and was she right when she felt The Doctor staring? Was he angry, he seemed upset when he left.

It didn't take long for Cauul to make his way back to Rose, where he surprised her from behind.

Rose leapt to her feet to give him a celebratory hug. "That was amazing, my heart was racing the whole time and Mickey couldn't sit still."

"I'm glad you enjoyed it," Cauul said smiling proud. "I was thinking of taking you out tonight to go shopping. There is a dinner cruise that I would love to take you on tomorrow, if that's ok with you. Not just dinner either, there will also be music and dancing as we travel to a small island. It is home to the lightening jay, a nocturnal bird, and right now is their mating season. Once the ship reaches the island the lights go out as we watch the birds dance in the sky, emitting a colorful, illuminating powder which is used to attract a mate. It's really something everyone should see."

Rose smiled, "I would love that."

They walked out of the stadium together, holding hands. Most of the crowd was already gone, aside from a few spare fans celebrating out front who came to congratulate Cauul on his win. Rose stood near as he spoke with the group and she noticed a few feet away someone crying. Not just anyone, Reinette, and she was alone. Rose scanned the crowd and did not see The Doctor, Mickey or Jack.

As Cauul continued to talk, Rose kept watching Reinette half wanting to leave her there and half wanting to talk to her and see what's wrong. Of course the better half of her won, she couldn't just leave her there, crying and alone.

Rose slowly approached the crying girl, "Reinette?"

She dabbed a tear with a tissue and looked up at Rose.

"Where is The Doctor?" Rose asked.

"I'm not sure, he left rather quickly and there were so many people, I just lost him. Once I got out here I didn't see him nor could I find Mickey or Jack. I figured I would just wait here but it appears they are gone."

Rose gave a disapproving groan. "The Doctor does that sometimes. He always says don't wander off but it's usually him that disappears. That's the fun of traveling with The Doctor."

"Oh," Reinette quietly sighed, looking away. She was starting to realize the complexity of The Doctor.

Rose took a deep breath as her next words tumbled out."Cauul and I were gonna head out to town to shop. You can come with us? Maybe you can help me find a dress."

Rose almost wanted to slap herself. Reinette has been the cause of her heartache for the past few weeks and she has been trying to avoid her. Now she is inviting her to go shopping with her. Not just her, but Cauul as well. Rose feared that the same thing will happen with Cauul as The Doctor but quickly shook that thought away.

Reinette gently smiled at Rose, "I would love to."

Rose walked back to Cauul, "Hey, Reinette got separated from the group. I invited her to come with us, if that's ok with you.

Cauul shrugged, "I'm fine with it if you are."

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It took them nearly an hour, but Mickey and Jack found The Doctor sitting on a bench, twirling his sonic screwdriver, deep in thought.

Jack walked up to him, "there you are! You left so quick we didn't have time to catch up."

"Huh," The Doctor said looking up at Jack, his mind was definitely elsewhere. "Sorry about that, I thought you were behind me."

Jack and Mickey glanced at each other, "Are you doing alright?" Mickey asked.

The Doctor sniffed then nodded, "yeah, yeah," while looking in the distance in front of him.

"Yeah….," Jack said with a hint of sarcasm. "I'm going to say you're not. I know this whole thing with Cauul and Rose is bothering you and that kiss sent you off the edge.

The Doctor sneered at Jack, "What? No!"

"Ok, so you are fine with Rose deciding to stay here with him." Jack said.

The Doctor jumped to his feet, ready to leap into action. To do what, however, was the question.

Jack grasped his shoulder before he could take off, "Whoa there lover boy, I was kidding. You are in so much self denial about your feelings toward Rose, I wanted you to see for yourself."

The Doctor looked flustered and embarrassed as he rubbed his hands on his face.

"Have you tried talking to Rose?" Mickey asked.

"Well, yeah. This morning, but she got mad at me. Then Cauul showed up and she left."

"Why was she mad?" Mickey asked.

"I don't know, I just said she was spending too much time with this guy or something like that." The Doctor paused, playing the conversation in his head. "Then she said if there was anything I wanted to tell her, to tell her now."

"What did you say?" Jack asked.

The Doctor rubbed his neck and mumbled, "nothing."

Jack and Mickey groaned simultaneously.

"She gave you and open window." Jack said.

The Doctor sat back down with a thud. He looked like a lost child.

"So, what now?" Mickey asked.

Jack sat down next to The Doctor, "I guess we can see if that window is still open." Then he glanced around, "wait, where's Reinette?"

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Rose and Reinette browsed rows of dresses together while Cauul was off looking for something for himself.

As Reinette picked up a dress and looked at it she decided to break the silence. "Cauul seems very nice."

"Yeah, he really is." Rose replied trying to sound cheerful.

"What do you plan on doing when it's time for us to leave?" Reinette asked.

"I guess I will have to say goodbye. I really haven't been thinking of it. I definitely can't stay here, not with my Mum back home. How about you, what are your plans when you go back home?"

"I suppose I will just return to my old life. To be honest, I will be relieved. It was fun at first but what you do is exhausting and dangerous. I admire that you can live a life like that."

"Oh yeah?" Rose grinned.

"Yes," Reinette said. "It's not a life for me, I will be happy to return home. Hopefully The Doctor gets me back to the right time. Not twelve months late like he did to you."

Rose giggled, "He told you about that?"

"He also told me how your Mother slapped him." Reinette laughed.

Rose burst into laughter, "Yeah she did, I'm sure all of London heard it too." She walked to a rack of dresses closer to Reinette. "I didn't know he talked about me."

"Oh yes," Reinette said cheerfully, "He told me all about you. From the time he first met you as he grabbed your hand and said "run," and how he continued to find you until he asked you to come with him, twice."

"Oh yeah?" Rose grinned.

Reinette giggled, "I got a full lesson on you. He told me you like chips, you worked in a shop before you two met, and that you care about everyone, even if they don't deserve it. He never stops talking about you."

Rose felt like a weight lifted off of her as her smile grew wide.

The two continued browsing dresses . Reinette wasn't looking for a dress but she was having fun trying them on anyway. As she stood in front of a mirror admiring herself in a long elegant gown Rose watched her and walked up behind her. "Hey, why don't you come with us tomorrow? I'm sure The Doctor would agree to it.

Reinette looked at Rose through the mirror. "That sounds fun." Then her grin turned mischievous, "What about Mickey and Jack?"

Rose giggled, "We can't leave the happy couple behind, could we?"

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After an afternoon of shopping, the trio headed back to the hotel. Rose and Reinette were getting along much better and continued to share stories of The Doctor. Cauul was feeling a bit awkward as Reinette's stories hinted that The Doctor's feelings toward Rose were far more than friendship.

Upon entering the courtyard they were met by a relieved group of men. "Where have you been?" Jack yelled to Reinette.

"After getting separated Rose found me, she and Cauul took me with them and we shopped." Reinette held up her dress. "I got this dress and they invited all of us to a dinner cruise tomorrow night."

Cauul said goodnight to the group. "I will see you all tomorrow."

"Amazing game today, by the way." Mickey said shaking his hand

Jack shook his hand next and Reinette also congratulated him before heading back to her room. All the while, The Doctor stayed seated in the background looking at Cauul very cross.

Cauul noticed this as he said goodnight to Rose and kissed her cheek.

Once Cauul was gone Jack nudged Mickey to signal for them to leave and as much as Mickey didn't want Jack back in his room, he gave in.

The Doctor cleared his throat. "Tomorrow is our last day here. I was kinda hoping to take you out somewhere, just us."

Rose walked up to where The Doctor sat. "Well, we will be together tomorrow night."

The Doctor stood and stepped closer to Rose. He took her hand and looked her in the eyes. "I know, but everyone will be there, including Cauul. I was hoping to have you to myself."

Rose looked down and took a step back. "You should have told me that before. I figured you were going to be busy with Reinette considering how preoccupied you have been with her lately."

"Rose…." That is all he managed to say before she removed her hand from his and retreated back to her room saying "It has been a busy day, I should get some rest."