Chapter 4
Roses due date was looming and she was frantically preparing making sure everything was perfect. The Doctor had booked the next few weeks of work so that he could be there when Rose finally went into labour, days past by and days turned into weeks but still no baby 'I hate being patient, patience is for wimps' the Doctor moaned as Rose let out a giggle; She was now 2 weeks over due and ready to pop. Late that night Rose woke up feeling stomach pains 'Doctor!' she screamed as a contraction ripped through her; the Doctor jumped up shocked by the scream, he grabbed Roses hand 'Is it time?' he asked in anticipation 'I think it is' Rose replied with a week smile as the contractions continued. The Doctor pulled his blue trousers on with a pair of red converse, grabbed his blue jacket from the end of the bed and slipped it on over his red t-shirt. He helped Rose into the TARDIS, after all it was the quickest way of getting to the hospital, and sat her down as he set the destination to the hospital and released the handbrake. Seconds later they arrived, parked just outside the hospital, the Doctor swung Roses bag over his shoulder and helped Rose up to the ward were she was seen by the midwife 'You are about 7 cm dilated, this baby is coming soon' she told Rose with a smile. 'Doctor, can you call my mum' Rose said as she deeply breathed in the gas and air. The Doctor did as he was told and within an hour Jackie, Pete and Mickey were all outside the hospital room, but still there was no baby.
Over 15 hours had passed since Rose had been admitted into hospital and it was finally time to push 'I hate you' Rose said sarcastically as the pain tore through her 'No you don't' the Doctor replied with a smile on his face. Rose grabbed the Doctors hand squeezing it tighter with every push and at 17.07 it was all over 'It's a girl' the midwife said as she handed Rose her baby. The Doctor kissed Rose on the forehead to show he was proud 'She's beautiful, just like you' he said as he was filled with joy. 'What about Melody?' Rose suggested 'What?' the Doctor asked eyes still fixed on his daughter 'For her name, what about Melody?' 'It's perfect, hello Melody Tyler' the Doctor said as he looked up at Rose and then back down to Melody 'You know you really should call her mummy not big milky thing' the Doctor said as Rose looked at him confused 'What are you doing?' she asked 'Oh, I speak baby' he replied as Rose smiled.
The Doctor went outside in search of Jackie, Pete and Mickey 'Do you want to come and meet your granddaughter' he said in excited; immediately they all jumped to their feet and headed to the room. Suddenly there was a loud scream coming from the room were Rose was, the Doctor ran forward sensing something was wrong. Walking into the room he saw Rose's bed empty and the nurse standing there in shock 'Where is she?' the Doctor asked as he went up to the nurse 'sh-sh-she just faded, I turned around and she was gone'. The Doctor was terrified and started scanning the room with his sonic screw driver for a trace of Rose or Melody 'What happened? Where's Rose?' Jackie asked as she began to panic 'I don't know, but I promise you I will find her, I will find both of them no matter what'.
