A/N: Sorry this took so long. I've had writers' block with this piece, so I did my best to get it done. If it sucks, I'll try to make it better.
Once the Doctor and Rose came back to the mansion, the entire block was covered with police cars and helicopters. Rose bit her lip and closed her eyes, thinking that her mum had made a huge deal about nothing. She probably thought that a burglar came in and broke the back door. The Doctor glanced at Rose and took a deep breath. They maneuvered through the cars and made it to the front door. Jackie and Pete were talking to the head of police when they came up.
"Rose!" she shouted as she ran up to her daughter. Rose froze as she prepared herself for the hug. "I've been worried sick! When I came back down, you and the Doctor were gone and someone had broken in."
"The Doctor and I just went out for some chips," Rose explained as Jackie sighed.
"I'm just glad you weren't there when they broke in. They could've killed you!" she whispered, looking at Rose. "Well, you're back now, and that's what counts."
"Yep. How's Tony?"
"Fine, fine. Just a bit shaken up. I dragged him out of bed when I saw that the door was smashed. Pete had just come home when it all happened, so I had him call the police," Jackie informed as Pete told the cops everything that he knew happened.
"Did you catch them on camera?" Rose asked, hopeful that they caught the Angels.
"No, actually. The power to the camera cut out before they got in. They were very thorough," Jackie answered, nodding her head. The Doctor exhaled, disappointed.
"Is it safe to sleep here tonight?" Rose implored, hoping that her mother hadn't gone off the deep end. Jackie glanced back at Pete.
"I think so. It seems that your father isn't worried a bit," she whispered, her lips pursed. Rose nodded, relieved. "Why don't you come inside? I need a cup of tea to calm my nerves."
"Mum, where is Tony?" Rose inquired as she shrugged.
"I sent for his nanny. He's at her house about now. I told her to bring him home in the morning," she replied as Rose gave the Doctor a worried look. Jackie was a wonderful mum, but Rose thought that she needed to get her priorities straight sometimes. "Come on, then."
"Yes, mum," Rose whispered as she led the Doctor inside. He took a deep breath and followed her. He was glad that Jackie and Pete only thought of it as a break in and nothing else. It could get a lot more complicated if it was anything else. They sat at the table as Jackie got out the kettle and tea. Pete came in a few moments later.
"Please don't leave me alone with the police again. It's harder without you there," he complained, sitting next to the Doctor.
"Sorry, dear. All that fuss tires me out," Jackie said, excusing herself. Pete gave her a tired look and sighed.
"Anyway, I heard that you went to a student's home for dinner," Pete said, changing the subject as he looked at the Doctor. He nodded.
"Yep, I did."
"The same student that was attacked by the Angels?"
"Yes."
"Did you figure out why?" Pete asked as the Doctor explained the situation. Pete slowly nodded as the Doctor finished the story. "So, that family came from the universe you were from?"
"Yep," the Doctor answered as Pete sighed. "Should we fill a report to Torchwood?"
"No, not yet. I'm not sure what the protocol is for this kind of thing," Pete answered as the Doctor shrugged.
"You might want to write one. You are the President of Torchwood, after all. Rose, Jackie, me, and the Owens may not be the only ones from another universe. There may be more than we thought," the Doctor suggested as Pete nodded, rubbing an eye.
"That sounds like a good plan. I'll do that in the morning," Pete whispered, not wanting to go back to the office right now. The Doctor nodded again as Jackie placed a cup of tea in front of the boys. "Thanks, Jacks."
"Thank you," the Doctor mumbled before he started to drink. Rose smirked and accepted the cup from her mother. They sat in awkward silence for a while before Jackie went upstairs again. Rose watched her disappear before sighing. "How much does Jackie know about our involvement with the Angels?"
"Enough to get her to sleep at night," Pete answered, meaning that he told her that they were moving statues that didn't do anything but freak people out. The Doctor nodded.
"We need to make sure it stays that way," he whispered before taking another sip. "Alright, can you get a parameter around the Owens household? I don't know what these Angels are planning, but it can't be good if they've gone through this much trouble."
"Agreed. Another thing on the to do list. You know, Doctor, Torchwood would benefit more if you became a full time employee. You would get a lot more benefits, too," Pete encouraged as the Doctor shook his head.
"I'm fine doing what I am now. I've never been one for stability," he whispered as Rose smirked. That was the biggest understatement in existence. Pete just nodded slowly, a bit disappointed.
"I know, but think of all the good that would become of it," Pete pleaded as the Doctor gave his final refusal. "Fine, I'll stop nagging you. Don't you at least want to get paid?"
"Being able to live and eat in your house is payment enough. And being able to grow another TARDIS in your basement is the best thing you could offer," the Doctor answered, content with what he had. "Jackie doesn't know about that, right?"
"No, she does not. You would know if she did," Pete replied as the Doctor tilted his head in agreement. "How is it coming along, though? Your TARDIS."
"Good, good. Still has a few more years to recharge. Let's see, I came her four years ago..." The Doctor thought as he did the math in his head. "Still have thirteen or fourteen left before we can go back into the vortex."
"Not bad. Didn't you say it took thousands of years to grow, though?"
"Donna gave him a formula that would accelerate the power by fifty nine. Hopefully it should be done in the next fourteen years, but that's thinking optimistically," Rose answered for him as the Doctor shrugged.
"I always think optimistically," he whispered as Pete started to chuckle. He loved the relationship between his daughter and the Doctor. "Anyway, if it's all the same to you, I'm going to go work upstairs. I have a new idea for a sonic screwdriver."
"A new one?" Pete asked, interested.
"Isn't that the sixth one this week?" Rose implored teasingly as the Doctor gave her a look.
"See you in the morning," he mumbled before leaving. Rose smiled and started to laugh with her stepfather as the Doctor disappeared upstairs.
"Do you think that he'll ever get tired of your teasing?" Pete whispered through the chuckles.
"I sure hope not," she laughed as she ran a hand through her hair. "He's actually quite patient with me."
"You'd have to be," Pete whispered lightheartedly. Rose gently pushed him and sipped her tea. "Alright, you may want to get to bed. Tomorrow's going to be another long day at college."
"I'm not staying," she informed before finishing her tea. Pete sighed.
"I know. I wish you would, though," he answered as she started upstairs. Pete watched her leave before he himself returned to his tea, feeling at home again.
~~A~~
The next morning, Alfie rolled out of bed and rubbed his face. He wasn't sure if he was up for another long day at school. Regardless, he took a shower and got dressed for the day. Downstairs was empty, as he expected. His dad, Craig, probably needed to go to work early to compensate for his missing boss. Alfie grabbed his backpack and left the house.
He wondered if he would meet Rose again and that she would have more classes with him. Alfie usually didn't care if someone he knew was there, but he found it nice to have an acquaintance. It made him feel less alone and a little bit normal.
"Alfie!" A voice shouted from behind. He turned around and saw Rose and the Doctor running behind him.
"Doctor? Rose?" he whispered as they ran up next to him. "What are you doing here?"
"Making sure that the Angel wasn't around," the Doctor answered as they walked with him. Alfie glanced worriedly at Rose.
"You didn't stake out my house, did you?" he asked honestly.
"No," Rose reassured, touching his shoulder. Alfie nodded, a bit relieved, but he wasn't sure if he believed her.
"Are there any Angels nearby, then?" Alfie continued.
"Nope, not at all. Everything seems ship shape, which is weird," the Doctor answered before looking around, a little concerned. Rose rolled her eyes.
"Is it too normal?" She remarked, a bit snooty. The Doctor shrugged.
"A little. Something's always wrong when there's nothing wrong," he replied as Rose sighed and Alfie stared at him.
"That makes a whole lot of sense," she whispered, surprised herself.
"It's true. It's too normal."
"Too normal?" Rose laughed, raising her eyebrows.
"Yes."
"You are unbelievable."
"Oi!" The Doctor shouted, staring at Rose with surprise and a bit of hurt. Rose kissed his cheek and winked.
"I'm teasing. You are just too much sometimes," she mended as he smiled. Alfie just watched, a little repulsed with the affection. Still, he found it a little sweet. "So, what's on the schedule today, Alfie?"
"Not dying," he answered, truthfully. Rose smiled and laughed.
"Good plan," she replied as the Doctor eyed Alfie, getting slightly jealous. He stood between them and put on his glasses.
"Allons-y."
