"Mamma why can't Jace and I go with you all to the award?" Wendy questioned Rose while she got ready for another award the Doctor was getting. Rose held up two necklaces, one a dark blue flower on a silver chain and the other a string of shiny silver jewels.

"Which one?" Wendy pointed to the shiny silver necklace. Rose nodded in agreement before putting it on. "I don't know. Anna said she had it covered again. I'm sure it will be someone nice. Probably Aurora. They usually get her when we all need a babysitter at the same time." Wendy gave a cheer. The kids had seemed to like Aurora from the first time they met her. Despite the weird stories the kids told when they left her care, they trusted the lady. Imagination was good for the kids.

"But Matt and Nana and Pops and Anna and Perry and you and Papa get to go why can't Jace and I? Last time Papa got an award like this we were really little. We are much older now." Wendy pointed out with a smile.

"No sweetheart. Not this one, but maybe one of the signings or another award ceremony that won't last as long. Jack would get fidgety and he wouldn't like to be babysat without you. Now come on, Papa should be ready by now." Rose took Wendy by the hand and led them to where the Doctor was letting Jack attempt to tie his tie. Jack had his tongue out in concentration as he practically chocked his father. The Doctor, despite the lack of air, couldn't help but smile. Jack let out a "taa-daa" and threw his hands up. The knot stayed where it was causing Jacks smile to grow wider. "Time to go." Rose chimed in through her quiet laughter.

Once they had piled into the car drove to the Wolfs house. After rushed hellos and scrambling around to make sure the kids had everything they needed, all four parents had gotten back into the car. Aurora stood with the kids by the front door as they waved goodbye. Wendy grabbed Jacks hand and Auroras in her other.

"Aurora, can we go now? Did you bring the tree?" Aurora nodded and all the kids ran through the house to the backyard. Aurora walked behind a little more slowly, making sure to lock the door and pick up any stray toys on her way. All four children bounced around the tree excitedly.

"How about we go on an adventure this time?" She clapped her hands. All the kids gave a cheer and crowded around her.

"An adventure? Where will we go?" Jace tugged on Auroras shirt.

"Why don't we go inside before we decide?" Aurora snapped her fingers, all for show, to open the doors. The tree bark opened slightly to reveal another room inside. Aurora looked around to make sure no one saw before shutting the door. Aurora ran through her mind of safe places to take the kids where nothing bad would happen.

"Can we go somewhere fun?" Wendy's head popped up from the other side of the consul. Jace's head popped up next to hers, his smile missing a front tooth. Aurora picked up Dave in one arm and Jack in the other and placed them in two car seats she had placed in one of the booths. On the other side of the booth Jace and Wendy hopped in. Aurora placed her hands on the table.

"Hold on tight kiddos." She winked. Running around the consul she flipped different levers and pressed several buttons before placing her hands back on the table with a smile. "We're here." As the kids began to squirm and stand up she held her fingers up. "Ah, not yet! There are rules. First, this is not my personal playground and so we all need to stick together. Jace, don't let go of Wendy's hand. I'll hold onto Dave and Jack."

Packing a quick pack with food she made sure to hold the little ones hands and that Jace and Wendy were together. She kicked the door open. As the kids saw the giant park and playground before them they gasped. Aurora smiled at the kids reactions and wide eyes.

"Lets go."

"I love your work Mr. Smith." An interviewer gushed to the Doctor. He smiled, always glad to hear that. He sat in the chair they had set up for him. The awards were over, but there were interviews set up for the winners afterwards. "So your first two books Amy and The End of the World were very popular, and obviously you won an award for The Unquiet Dead. We always ask you this, but where do you get your ideas from?"

"Ah, well as a child I always had a very imaginative imagination. Coming up with ideas like this was no problem. I always liked the idea of other species and planets and travel. That is why Rose and I travel so much. With Jack and Wendy of course." The Doctor lied smoothly. Well almost lie. He did have a very good imagination and they did travel a lot.

"Speaking of Rose," the lady adjusted her glasses. The Doctor shifted slightly in his seat. Questions about his family always made him a little uncomfortable. While he loved talking about them, they are his pride and joy, he didn't like the media prying in. "Does your main character Amy, have anything in common with her? Was Rose your inspiration?"

"Rose," the Doctor smiled. "The day I met her my whole world changed. She gave me another perspective to life and brought me out of the hole I was in. So yes, Rose does share some of the better qualities with Amy." After several more interviews and pictures, the Wolfs and Smiths were on their way home.

"Wonderful job, again John."

"Thank you Anna, I wouldn't be here without you and Perry." Once parked they made their way inside quietly. They found their kids on the couch, all asleep. Aurora was at the kitchen bar watching the TV, which was playing the news now. She smiled when the parents walked in.

"Congratulations Mr. Smith," she whispered.

"Thank you." He whispered back as he picked Wendy up. Rose picked Jack up. Perry walked them to the door. The Doctor smiled when he heard Aurora and Anna laughing. Anna had shared a little more, not much, about their complicated relationship. Anna and Perry had Aurora when they were very young. It had been rough raising her, but they did it all the same. Something went wrong when Aurora graduated highschool and she left for a while. The first time she had seen Aurora since then was when the Doctor came in on them the day in the office.

"They must have had loads of fun this time. Neither of them have woken up yet." Rose said when they were halfway home.

"They always have fun with Aurora. Why don't we all go on a picnic tomorrow?" The Doctor suggested.

"Sounds fantastic."