For the next few days I remained mostly in my bed room, with Doctor by my side nearly constantly. Except at night, he had to go downstairs at night. My shoulder didn't get much better, but it did sometimes hurt worse, I would grit my teeth and close my eyes plunging myself into memories of joy with Doctor or just looking at him while he held my hand as we waited for the pain to pass. His face was healing very well, he could mow fully open his eyes and the bruises were a yellowish color. Seeing his improvement made me glad, knowing that the injuries I gave him wouldn't last.
Seeing his face each time Id be pulled into a fit of pain, seeing how much it hurt him that he couldn't help me was one of the most terrible things I had ever seen. He mum and dad did everything they could to help. After a week, Doctor couldn't take it anymore. When mum came into my room to check on me before she left for work he stood and walked over to her." How can you let her suffer like this?" he demanded."Can't you see how much it hurts her? I don't know what's wrong but you've got to do something. I know I used to be the one who always fixed things, but Jackie I just can't anymore. No matter what you, Pete or I do she doesn't get any better, as far as I can tell she's getting worse. Jackie you have to do something, I'm begging you." I could see tears start to roll down his cheeks and I wanted to comfort him but I didn't know how.
Mum nodded."I know, I just hoped she'd get better, she's not I know. Stay with her,I know you have been but watch her.I'm going to make a call." I could see tears building behind her eyes as she spoke, was she afraid to talk in front of Doctor or me? I didn't know and I didn't have time to think about it as my vision went black and pain horrible pain coursed through my arm eminating from my shoulder. I felt my body shake and a whimper escaped my lips.
When I was able to reopen my eyes and the pain had for the moment left me, I looked at Doctor with pleading eyes." what's happening to me?" He looked at me calmly but I could see it was difficult." I don't know Rose, I really don't. I wish I did so I knew what to do ,but I don't." I noticed as he spoke, his fingers moved continually over a .right hand pocket on one of the suits mum had bought him. I looked at the pocket, hoping he would show me what was inside. He saw my gaze and smiled"Well, I guess now is a good time as any." he stood from his chair by my bedside and helped me to my feet.
He took one of my hands in each of his own." Rose Tyler," He smiled like he did when we would reach a new planet, a smile of excitement." I will never let anyone or anything hurt you. I love you and when we were seperateds, you in this world and me in the other, well, sort of me." I giggled and he went on." Either way, that was the most horrible thing I've ever experienced, being away from you. I never want that to happen again. Seeing you in so much pain over the past week has only made me want to make sure you are never alone if you are in need." Doctor knelt down on one knee, I knew what was happening and I couldn't believe it. He reached into that mysterious pocket and pulled out a small blue box, he opened to reveal a silver ring with a ruby in the shape of a rose set upon it, gem leaves surrounding the flower were a light blue color. He took the ring out of its place in the box and looked up at me." Rose Tyler, will you marry me?" I could feel tears building up and just let them flow, knowing that it wasn't pan, it was joy, pure and utter joy. As the tears cascaded over my cheeks and I nodded and answered." Yes, yes!" He reached for my hand and I willingly gave it. He slid the beautiful ring onto my finger and stood, taking my hands again before hugging me. I hugged him back, resting my head in the crook of his neck.
After a moment I shifted to look him in the eye."I love you so much Doctor," he didn't answer just kissed me, I threw one of my arms around his neck, the other was too painful to lift. He pulled me close and I could've sworn everything stopped beside the two of o,us in that moment. When we broke away mum stepped in with dad, smiling. I look at them in awe" Did you know he was going to do this?" They both nodded. I went over to my parents and gave them each one arm hugs. As I was walking back to Doctor, I stiffened as pain shot through my arm and I fell towards the floor. I heard someone yell my name and heard someone else talking very fast. The next things were a blur, I felt myself lifted from the floor and carried somewhere. After that I don't know what happened, I remember Doctor saying something and his voice was near my head, but uneven as if he was moving. Then the pain got too horrible for me to bare, and I slid into unconsciousness.
