Sorry about the last chapter, it sucked, I know. I'm hoping now that I'm back into writing this piece, the chapters will get better as we go. Thanks for sticking with me!
Rose and The Doctor landed at New Earth, as stated, far enough in the future from the problems that haunted the hospital when they were last there. The thought of what was going on then made The Doctor angry, even now. Attempting to put grudges and prejudices aside for the sake of the baby, he figured in this time, things would be different. So far, he was right.
"Look Rose!" He exclaimed pointing excitedly in the lobby. "They've got a gift shop now! That's just great! Now people can shop...I can shop!" Rose smiled but looked at him skeptically.
"What do you need to shop for here?" She asked, her eyes narrowing with suspicion.
"Oh nothing, a little of this, a little of that I expect. Come on! Maternity ward is this way! Someone can help us there!" The Doctor was definitely bouncing his way through the lobby and to the elevator leading the way for Rose.
"Something is up with that man..." Rose thought as she eyed him. "Okay seriously, what's going on?"
"Hmmm me? Happy as a lark, I am!" He replied.
"Well, that's good..." Rose said with a grin.
"Right then, here we are! Maternity ward, Miss Tyler!" The Doctor took her hand and led her to the welcome desk. "Hello! I'm The Doctor and this is my Rose! We would like to set up an appointment please." Rose could only grin, his excitement about the situation was infectious. She was so glad he was so supportive and happy.
"You've arrived on a busy day I'm afraid. We won't have any openings for at least a few weeks." The receptionist replied.
"Oh well no matter. Here, this should help with the process." The Doctor responded as he showed her the psychic paper. Rose rolled her eyes.
"Men and their toys" she thought.
"Oh sir! We weren't expecting you for another month! It's no problem, we can find you accommodations today. Nurse Lukeshaw, please take this couple to room 231A and get them set up for routine check up!" The receptionist said rushed. The Doctor turned to look at Rose and offered a wink.
"What did it say this time?" Rose asked.
"No idea, but we're in aren't we? Off we go!" The Doctor was almost bouncing down the hallway. The nurse escorting them gave Rose a sideways glance and a grin.
"Oh I know, he's a little excited." Rose answered.
"Is this your first child?" Nurse Lukeshaw asked. Rose nodded in reply.
"There was that warm gushy feeling again..." Rose thought. She had been getting those a lot lately, especially seeing The Doctor so excited and hearing words like "baby" and "child."
The nurse led them into the room and Rose hopped onto the bed. "Don't reckon I'll be able to hop up on these things in a few months eh Doctor?"
"Nope, that's what you've got me for! I can do all the hopping for you!" He said. Rose laughed. "You know, I think it's going to be a few minutes before the doctor-doctor comes in! I'm going to step out for a minute. You'll be okay Rose?"
"Don't worry 'bout me. I'm in a hospital. What could possibly happen." She said as the nurse began hooking a few small machines up around her. The Doctor narrowed his eyes.
"With you, a lot! I'll be back in five Rose!" He said as he made his way out of the room.
"Between him and the new baby, you'll certainly have your hands full!" The nurse said with a giggle.
"Tell me about it. When he first found out I was pregnant, he fainted and wouldn't let me out of his sight! And now, after it's all settled in...there's no stopping him! He's a maniac!" Rose said bursting into a small fit of laughter.
It had been only about five minutes and a kind looking woman came into the room. "Miss Tyler and...The Doctor?" She asked, confirming her patients.
"Well, you have one of them. I'm Rose...The Doctor stepped --" but she was interrupted.
"He's stepping in the door! Hello, I'm The Doctor, as Rose said. You must also be The Doctor!" He said placing a large paper bag on an empty chair and extending his hand.
"Yes, I'm Doctor Bedzeel, very nice to meet you." She replied.
"Oh, I like her!" The Doctor whispered to Rose.
"What's in there?" Rose asked curiously.
"Oh wait until you see!" The Doctor said dumping the bag out onto the bed. A pile of stuffed bunnies, bears, cats, and a few other creatures that Rose was unsure of, toppled off the bed and onto the floor. Rose's mouth dropped and the nurse who was still in the room suppressed a laugh.
"I didn't know yet if it was a boy or a girl so I got one of each in every colour! Isn't that fantastic!" The Doctor exclaimed picking up a pick bunny and a blue bear.
"Well, we can find out if you'd like" Doctor Bedzeel said.
"Yes, I think we would like that very much." The Doctor answered pulling up a chair beside Rose. She noticed the equipment was very different than what she had seen on earth in her time. There wasn't that sticky goop that used to be put on your belly which, she was quite thankful for. Doctor Bedzeel held up a device that looked similar to The Doctor's sonic screwdriver.
"The tests are very simple, we are very advanced! I simply have to do a quick scan of you midsection...and...there! On the screen Miss Tyler and...Doctor, is your healthy baby girl."
"It's a girl..." The Doctor asked in a quiet whisper.
"Yes, a lovely baby girl with ten fingers, ten toes and two hearts." Doctor Bedzeel replied.
"Oh look at her...she's so tiny and beautiful..." Rose said.
"Isn't she just. She's perfect!" The Doctor replied taking Rose's hand and placing a kiss on her knuckles.
"She looks strong and healthy. I'd say things are going exactly as they should." Doctor Bedzeel informed them. "I know it's rather primitive, but we ask all our patients, would you like a photograph?"
"Oh yes, please" The Doctor replied. It was only a few seconds and he was handed a small picture of their baby. He looked at it for a moment and carefully placed it in his jacket pocket.
"I would like you to come back in another month Rose for another check up." The nurse said.
"Of course, we'll be here" Rose replied. "Thank you so much, it was very nice meeting you." She said getting up and shaking hands with Doctor Bedzeel and Nurse Lukeshaw.
"Now what are you going to do with all these blue stuffed toys?" Rose asked with a grin.
"Ah well, we should keep them. Maybe our little Time Lady might have a brother one day!" The Doctor said, gleeful at the thought. Rose's face paled.
"What?" was all she could get out before The Doctor grabbed the bag of toys and her hand as he took them back to the TARDIS.
