Chapter 8
Season's Greetings sweeties! I'm sorry that this chapter is so short, I'm busy with Christmas stuff. But here you go and Happy Holidays!
August 17th
5 months
The TARDIS landed in an alley on the corner of Broadway and 7th Avenue in New York City, New York, 2013. The Doctor wanted to take River shopping in Times Square. They had a grand total of zero items for this baby, and they needed to start.
"So sweetie, exactly how much money are you planning to spend?" She smirked, red lips spreading across her face. For her trip in NYC, she wore a pair of dark-wash maternity jeans and a flowy multi-colored shirt that hugged her abdomen perfectly. Despite her better judgment, she paired this with a pair of black wedges.
He laughed, straightening his bowtie and opened the door for her. "However much it ends up being." Last month, he bought her a completely new wardrobe, complete with new shoes, most being flats. But River being River had to have some high heels in her possession.
River stepped into the grungy alley. Thankfully, the chameleon circuit was functioning, making the TARDIS blend in with the dingy brick walls. The Doctor followed closely behind, locking the doors and taking River's arm in his as they strolled onto Broadway.
"First stop Doctor?" she questioned as he flipped his hair out of his face.
"Hmm…How about Toys 'R' Us? It's right there!" He pointed at the big building across the street.
"Fine by me Sweetie" He held her hand as they crossed the street with the rest of the population and entered the unusually large store. Before the Doctor could even take in the scenery, River grabbed his arm, smiling and giggling.
"Oo Let's ride that!" She pointed at the spinning Ferris wheel in the middle of the store. The line wasn't long. He whispered to himself, "Ferris wheel?! In a store?!", as River grabbed his hand and tugged him. "Come on sweetie!"
He caught up and they linked arms once more, skipping to the amusement park ride. Their behavior caused some looks to arise from people, but neither of them cared. They were just here to have fun, not appear mature.
The Doctor paid, they caught a red cart, and just as they were about to depart…
"Hey! Mind if I join you two?"
The Doctor turned to see a dark-haired, handsome man standing at the cart door. It took a few moments to register that standing in front of him was the one and only Captain Jack Harkness.
"Captain Jack Harkness! Long time, no see!" The Doctor eagerly got up and shook his hand as River sat back, palm over abdomen, staring in wonder at this strange man the Doctor apparently knew.
"Doctor?" He took the Doctor's hand in his. "I assume you've regenerated since we last met. Yeah Long time, no see!" He entered the cart and shut the door behind him. Both men sat down as the cart ascended. The Doctor wrapped his arm around River's shoulders.
"How've you been Doctor?" Jack inquired, catching River's stare. "And who is the lovely lady?" He raised an eyebrow.
"This is Riv-"River put her free hand over his mouth.
"I am capable of introducing myself. Professor River Song, Archaeologist. I'm also this idiot's wife." She kissed the Doctor's cheek to make up for cutting him off.
"Captain Jack Harkness. Charmed to meet you Professor River Song." He took the hand not on her stomach and kissed it. River blushed and tittered, the Doctor just gripped her shoulder more firmly. He was obviously intimidated by his friend.
"So Jack what brings you to New York?" The Doctor quickly changed the subject.
"Oh I've been living here for a while. I'm actually shopping for my niece's 4th birthday. She loves dolls. What about you Mr. and Mrs. Doctor?" He flashed his trademark grin, and River started giggling again. She didn't by any means love this man, he just flattered her. But she loved teasing the Doctor.
"Well in case you haven't noticed, River and I are expecting out first child. So we came to go shopping for the nursery." He moved his hand from River's shoulders to gently patting her stomach. She beamed with pride and so did he. Already proud parents and they didn't even have a tangible child yet.
"Oh! Congrats Doctor and River! Do you know the gender yet?"
"No but I have a feeling it's a little girl." River smiled. They didn't even notice they pulled back into the station until a man opened the cart door for them. River and the Doctor got up and left the cart.
"Well catch you later Doc and good luck. Best wishes to you too River." He winked at her and she waved at him. The Doctor smiled and saluted Jack as his cart rose back up to the top slowly.
"You were jealous, Doctor" River whispered in a low voice as they battled the crowd toward the stuffed animals.
"Was not!" He looked at River.
"Okay, so why were you acting so protective if you weren't?"
"Because he's a womanizer, Riv. He's a good friend, not the best though if you're a woman. Or a man. Or even a goat, He screws anything that moves River that's what I'm getting at." He whispered back and River caught a hint of insecurity in his voice. Good, tonight, he'd show her that she is his and no one else's. And that makes for a good make out session. She stepped in front of him, making him nearly fall into her.
"Doctor I'm not leaving you. Not for him and not for any other man in the universe. He was charming, yes, but a bit too pretty for my tastes. Reminded me of your last face." She threw her head back and laughed as the Doctor glared at her, but held her hand tightly.
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