A/N: Geez… I can't believe how well this story is going down… It's mind blowing…
No business really, I just hope you like this update, dedicated to Ignoramus and miss kiwi. You darls again for reasons only you and I will ever know.
"What?" the Doctor asked dumbfounded. No… he can't have, it was against all the rules… But, still, if he did do that… Well, at least it was with a woman he was fairly sure he loved.
"Jack what do you mean? Did me and the Doctor sleep together or not?" Rose asked quite firmly her voice not quivering but she was nervous none the less.
"No. I'm only messing with you. But it seems that from what I've seen today, you two need to have a long talk," then his tone lightened considerably, "I'm on lunch now, so care to explain what two fine specimens such as yourselves are doing in this rather boring millennium?"
"We're stuck," the Doctor said simply as they walked out of the surgery.
"Come on Doc, how dumb do you think I am?"
"It's true. The TARDIS was lost on Kroptor, this little planet, well lump of rock," Rose piped in meekly. They'd wandered into a little café near the surgery and together, the Doctor and Rose managed to explain to a dumbfounded Jack how they'd lost the TARDIS.
"Wow, that's some story. I just find it a little hard to believe that the TARDIS is gone. I mean… it's just weird, y'know?" Jack breathed. He was as worried as them. He had been counting on the Doctor and Rose to take him with them, and now… it looked like they were all stuck. Oh well, better with three right?
"Yeah. But now Captain, no wait, Dr. Jack, why the sudden change in profession?" the Doctor asked tongue in cheek.
"Well… you could say, that the Time Agency caught up with me again. They stripped me of rank (not that I cared) but then they placed spies everywhere. Said if I referred to myself as Captain Jack Harkness, they'd lock me up. Went and got my A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and A doctorate of medicine. Ironic isn't it?" Jack explained.
"You bet it is. Trying to satisfy yourself by yourself Jack?" the Doctor teased.
"Okay boys, let's just stop right there… People are staring," Rose said.
"You jealous Rose?" Jack asked, deciding to torment his friend just that little bit more.
"No!" Rose replied a little to quickly.
This caught the Doctor's attention and he noticed the soft pink tinge in her cheeks. She smiled embarrassed at him and then quickly excused herself. Rose ran out of the restaurant, rather fast, and the Doctor jumped to his feet to follow her, while leaving an astounded Jack sitting at the table.
"Was it something I said?" Jack yelled. What in the world had gotten into them since he saw them last? The Doctor seemed less inclined to flirt, more just tease. And Rose, well it was obvious that she was jealous of Jack's flirtatious demeanour. But the way that the Doctor had followed Rose straight out of the café, it was obvious to him, that there was some unresolved issues. They were in love, that was as plain as day. And Jack was going to make sure that they saw it too.
Sorry this chapter took so long and isn't all that exciting or lengthy, but it was necessary for the story development. Hope you liked! Please review.