As Alec was getting ready to leave the next morning, he looked at the photo he had sneakily taken of Rose. He knew he shouldn't have, he was playing with fire and he knew it but they had promised to visit him in Broadchurch so this morning was not going to be the last he saw of her, or Carver since they came as a pair. He wished now he had met someone like Rose, she was quite a woman, young, vivacious, incredibly beautiful and he told himself not to continue listing her attributes and to get over it. He was going back to his more or less permanent home and she was staying here with Carver then going home to get married and there was nothing he could do about it.

He had sworn after his wife's betrayal he would never put another man through the same as he had been through and steal a wife or fiancée away and he wasn't about to start now but he would have given anything for just one kiss. Maybe he'd get away with it at the wedding without looking too suspicious, every man there would be trying to do the same, it was traditional but would one kiss be enough?

He checked out of the hotel and found Carver's car parked outside, Emmett getting out to help him, Rose getting into the back seat to let Alec go in front. Rose greeted him with a hug and he really wished she was not so tactile.

''Hi Alec, all ready for your journey back? Don't forget to let us know you landed safely will you? Is someone meeting you in London?''

''I think my version of Miller is collecting me, if she draws the short straw. I doubt the station will be fighting who exactly is going to have the honour of driving to London and back to greet me on my return.''

''Aw, poor Alec, don't put yourself down like that, I'm sure they missed you in their own ways. Are you going to contact your daughter when you get home? You never mentioned her name.''

''She's called Daisy and yes, I'm going to try to contact her again. What are you two doing until you go back to London?''

''We've got plenty to do, there's Danny's funeral, Joe Miller's hearing and we've got packing to do, Emmett says I'll need a private jet to get all my things home, my favourite dress store is gonna lose their best customer in its short history. I've promised to send Mary-Sue a signed copy of the novel when it's published.''

''So how's it going to end?''

Rose laughed. ''Yeah Alec, like I'm gonna tell you before it comes out, even Emmett doesn't know that but don't worry, I'll send you a signed copy as well and not the paperback version.''

''Thanks Rose, I'll look forward to it. When do you think you'll be visiting Broadchurch Emmett? I'm going to have all the files sent to me but I don't want to get them too much ahead of your arrival, I'm only renting a small riverside cottage.''

''I thought you hated the water as much as I do Hardy?'' Emmett smiled, glancing back at Rose, who smiled back at him.

''My DS told me to stop being a moron and get over it and it was either that place or a caravan.''

''Oh, is there a caravan site nearby? Maybe when we come to see you, we could rent one rather than stay in a hotel.''

''There's one just across the other side of the river from my place, almost on the Police Station's doorstep. Let me know when you're coming down and I'll send you the details and you can book a week there.''

''Yeah, maybe I could bring my younger brother with me while you and Emmett work, Tony would love a week by the sea and I've missed him.''

''Sounds like a good idea honey, it will give you something to do. I'm sure Alec will be bored again when he goes back to work.''

''Yes, I expect I will but I hope I never have to conduct another murder enquiry concerning a child, I've had my fill of them thanks very much. What are you going to do after your wedding Emmett?''

''Come back to Gracepoint maybe, Rose likes it there, don't you honey?''

''What? Oh yeah, that's unless you want to be a cop in London Emmett?''

Emmett laughed. ''I don't think so honey but we could move somewhere else, if you want, just as long as it's not Rosemont, huh?''

They arrived at the airport and went in the departure lounge with Alec, who went to check himself in. They went through as far as they were allowed and he had to go the rest of his way on his own when his flight was announced.

''Good luck Alec, have a safe journey,'' Rose said, getting up and hugging him and Emmett holding out his hand.

This time it was Alec who kissed Rose's cheek, trying not to get Carver irritated too much. ''Bye you two, it was good to meet you both. I'll see you in a couple of weeks maybe. You can bring my wedding invitation with you.''

Rose kissed his cheek back and put her arm around Emmett's waist. Life was so unfair, she thought. Alec went through the door to declare he was exempt from the airport scanner due to his pacemaker and Rose turned to Emmett.

''I'm gonna miss him. Come on huggy, let's go home. You have work to finish and brief your replacement. It's a shame they wouldn't let Ellie have your job while you're away.''

''You know that's not possible yet Rose, the town has to come to terms with what happened. No-one's gonna blame her for what happened, it was purely an accident but as for Miller himself, that was inexcusable and he'll be punished for it though how he'll get through spending time in prison, I don't know, he'll be lucky to survive. He's being kept in isolation until his hearing.''

They got into the car and Emmett headed for their albeit temporary home and Rose thought about calling Pete when they got back and asking if there was anything he could do like speak with the governor of the state to keep Joe Miller in isolation while he served his sentence, she knew he wouldn't get out of there alive and although he had got aggressive towards Emmett and what he had done was unforgivable, there was no evidence he had actually touched Danny but the prison population wouldn't see it that way.

Emmett dropped Rose at home then went to the precinct so she began packing most of her things she wouldn't need and while it was still a decent hour back home in London, she called Pete and told him what she had been thinking about Joe Miller.

''Well Rose, I'm not saying I condone what he did but for his kids' sakes, they don't deserve to lose their father over it, I'll see what I can do though I'm not making any promises, ok? How is Ellie Miller anyway?''

''I'm gonna go see her but I won't say anything. We became good friends but she's understandably upset by it all and Tom's not taken it well but her nephew's helping out so I think they'll get through. I just hope the town don't turn on her like they did with Jack, he was innocent but look what they did to him.''

Emmett came back later after calling and saying he was bringing takeaway with him and they settled down to watch a movie on TV, making plans.

''Honey, you know I wasn't joking about all that stuff you have to take home with you, why don't you ask Pete to arrange a private jet and we make a stopover somewhere?''

''I think I'd rather just go home Emmett, maybe we can make a stop on the way back? I'm anxious to see my mum and Tony again.''

''Sure honey, if that's what you want. You want to start making wedding plans huh?''

Rose giggled. ''I'll show you want plans I want to make with you, Emmett Carver.''

So after making another call to Pete the next morning, he said he would send the company jet to pick the two of them up on Sunday night which meant two days back at the Crestview Inn, Emmett joking with Pete that Rose would need a room just for her luggage alone which got him into trouble again that night.

After Alec arrived back in Broadchurch to his boring life and calling Emmett to tell him to let Rose know he had got back safely, he called his ex and asked for the files from Sandbrook to be sent to him. Tess couldn't believe he was actually interested in starting that up again after so long but had to give in when he said he was getting some outside help.

''Oh, you mean that detective from California, the one who looks like you? I heard you'd gone over there and got a result. Does he figure he owes you?'' Tess sneered.

''Not exactly. I helped him solve another case similar to Sandbrook so he agreed when he came over here, he'd help me. He's coming over to get married.''

''I read the papers Alec, he's marrying that Rose Tyler, the media is full of it. I don't envy him when he gets here. I bet you're glad it's not you, I know how much you love having the press all over you. You almost sounded jealous of the man Alec, if I didn't know you better.''

''Me? Jealous? That's a laugh Tess, even coming from you. What would someone like Rose Tyler want with me?''

''That's what I was wondering Alec but there again, what would she want with someone like Emmett Carver?''

Alec was wondering that himself and went back to work, telling himself Rose Tyler was well and truly off limits.

Thursday was a solemn day, Rose had left out a black dress and Emmett had bought himself a black tie and they drove to the small church where the funeral was to be held. All the town had turned out and it was invitation only into the small church, Rose and Emmett having received one but Ellie and Tom were absent which saddened Rose and they had been invited to the inn for Danny's wake. The next day, they drove out of town for Joe Miller's hearing, Ellie again being absent for which no-one could really blame her and he was made an example of after admitting his guilt but had tried to protect his son.

The judge said he wanted to show some leniency, the Solanos were present but it was concluded that although he hadn't actually caused Danny's death the charges were serious enough and therefore punishable and he was given a prison term to be served at a minimum security facility close to home but the judge did not state out loud that he was to be kept under guard and the prison staff had been warned they were responsible for his safety, in case they themselves got any ideas.

So Saturday morning, Emmett was loading everything into the car to take to the hotel, Rose was waiting to hand the keys back and he was going back for her and they booked into the hotel, not bothering to unpack most of their luggage and fortunately, they got Rose's old room back so were able to pile the cases up in the corner. Sunday morning, they relaxed by the beach and Rose went to say goodbye to Ellie over Sunday lunch.

Ellie let them in. "Hi, come in. I wanted to apologise for what happened during the investigation, before you leave town. How long will you be away for?'' she asked, showing them into the dining room.

''Roughly four to six weeks, we're not sure yet. I want to try to finish my novel before I come back but I'm not sure I'll get the time. There's a lot to do with the arrangements and we promised Alec we would go help him on an old case of his, well Emmett did so we'll be going there for a week while my mum puts the finishing touches to the wedding. Everything's in place, the caterers are just waiting for a final date and we have to choose a cake and flowers. I wish you could come over for it Ellie.''

''So do I but I think I have enough to handle for now. Besides, I'm going back to work soon, thanks for getting me my job back.''

Emmett almost smiled at her. ''I only put in a good word for you so you would keep my replacement in line. I want my office back when I return from London Miller.''

After dinner on Sunday evening, they piled everything back into Rose's rental car, Emmett wishing they had kept his but they got everything in, then they drove back to the airport where they had a private check-in, someone to help Emmett with all Rose's luggage insisting she must think the private jet was somehow bigger on the inside and Rose having to stop herself from saying she had been in a sort of plane that was, they were in the air just after nine and the exhausted couple arrived around five in the afternoon at London airport.

Pete was waiting for them with a very excited Tony and while Emmett was organising Pete's driver with the luggage, Tony was not letting his sister go as he clung to her.

''Did you bring me a present Rose?'' Tony asked eagerly, wedged between Emmett and Rose in the back of Pete's LandRover now he was allowed in the car without a booster seat. ''What's a wedding Rose? What does getting married mean? Is Emmett going to be my older brother?''

Emmett smiled at the boy's questions as Rose told him to ask his dad, which Tony promptly did. Jackie was anxiously awaiting their arrival, wishing she could have gone to the airport with them but there wouldn't have been enough room since Pete had insisted on getting Nigel, his driver to take him to help Emmett with all the luggage though she thought goodness knows how Rose was coming back with twice as much as she went with. Some of the staff were waiting to greet them as they pulled into the driveway and she was out like a shot when told the car had just pulled up.

Emmett was the first to get out after unbuckling Tony's seatbelt and Rose was waiting for Nigel or Emmett to help her out, if he got out first but it was her mother who came bounding over as Emmett helped Tony out and tried to stop the boy running off.

"Rose, oh Rose come here, I've missed you sweetheart,'' Jackie cried out. "So that's him then is it?" she added, pointing at Emmett as he walked around from the other side of the car after making sure Pete had a firm hold of his son.

Jackie flung herself at Emmett and give him a big hug, Emmett now knowing where Rose got it from.

''Welcome to the family Emmett, how was your trip, hope it was comfy, that jet's quite nice though we don't get to use it a lot.''

That was directed at Pete who liked to drive or travel commercially on the few vacations they took.

''It was fine Mrs Tyler,'' Emmett assured her.

Though Jackie still wasn't sure she was entirely comfortable with Emmett looking like a certain time traveller, she let him go.

''Don't be daft Emmett, it's Jackie. Well don't all stand out here, come in and get changed, we've got some friends coming over for dinner later who are just dying to meet you.''

Jackie had invited Donna, Mickey and Jake, who were all keen to meet the infamous detective after the case was solved and Mickey especially, knowing Rose had been in love with the Doctor and never having it reciprocated and he had been happy Rose had finally found someone, even if it was the Timelord's double. Everyone who had known about Rose's lost love were under strict orders to say nothing. Pete and Rose had a long standing agreement that no-one except whoever one day became her husband was to know the truth.

Pete had been the one to put it to her shortly after her arrival, always sticking with the official story, Jackie, Jake and Mickey being the only other ones of course but Pete had reckoned if Rose did marry one day, her husband should know the truth and would be able to take it. That day was now looming and both Rose and Pete knew it but the only question had ever been was whether to tell the truth before or after the honeymoon and that was still open for debate. Rose had to be content with trusting her stepfather's judgement on the subject but she had come close to telling Emmett and telling him much more than she had told anyone else but nothing too much, she did have some leeway without having to consult Pete about it but nothing about where she came from.

Emmett had joked about her being too young to be at a party and facing the Cybermen but she had managed to convince him. Their luggage had been taken to her room and Rose was unpacking some of her dresses, flinging them on the bed in an effort to determine which would lose the creases after being hung up or if they needed to go for pressing.

Emmett came up behind her and made her stop.

''Come here peaches, I've not snogged you all day, I miss you. You can sort them out later.''

He gathered the dresses from the bed and pulled her down, parting the buttons on her white blouse and staring at her black lacy bra. He pushed up one cup, then the other and began kissing the exposed parts he loved most about her. Rose ruffled his hair as he kissed one side then the other, his hands reaching for the waistband of her black trousers.

''Mmm, Emmett, we have to get ready for the dinner party soon,'' she only half protested as her trousers came down over her knees and she heard his zipper being pulled down a second later.

He fumbled with the zip with one hand while Rose pulled his trousers down at the back then he fumbled with his shorts and Rose's underwear, pulling then both to one side and hearing her gasp, which to him was the best sound in the universe. He hovered slightly above her, smiling down on her.

''Then stop wasting time peaches, come here for me.''

They finally came together, underwear now around their ankles, Rose's and his trousers thrown somewhere on the floor in their hurry to get to each other and Rose making soft noises in his ear as he lay on her, moving gently and whispering, ''Sugar bear,'' then getting lost in his own pleasure, Rose calling back to him, 'hunnybunny' as his tongue plunged into her mouth, never needing an invitation.

They came down from their highs together, Emmett turning onto his back and taking his fiancée with him, Rose trying to climb on top of him to continue and knowing they were due downstairs in less than thirty minutes by her reckoning but she always lost track of time and her senses when she was lost in Emmett. They had been longer than her estimate as a knock came on the door, Rose grateful Emmett just had time to lock it before they had taken each other to their dizzy heights.

''Rose, come on, the guests will be here soon. Have you two fallen asleep in there?'' Jackie asked, knowing the couple had looked tired from their long journey.

Rose tried to stifle a giggle, getting a frown from Emmett. She loved the way he wiggled his eyebrows and often tried to mimic him when he wasn't looking but he knew she did it, just like she pulled faces behind his back as he had seen her do it the day they met Hardy. He still loved her for it though.

"Mum? What time is it?'' Rose finally asked after putting her pink silky robe on and grabbing a clean pair of knickers from the drawer and opening the door a tiny crack only since Emmett was hunting in his case for a clean pair of shorts and she was trying very hard not to stare at his ass and look at her mother instead.

''It's almost seven Rose, I thought you'd come in here to get changed? Were you that tired sweetheart? I'm sorry, I should have made dinner a bit later.''

''It's ok Mum, we were only gonna have a quick nap but you woke us up. We won't be long, give our apologies if we're a bit late.''

Rose closed the door thinking her mother seemed satisfied with her explanation but Jackie went back downstairs thinking to herself, ''Fell asleep my ass.''