I told mum what happened as best as I could. it was so strange,it was hard to describe. When I finished she sighed,"Show me your arm Rose." I obediantly turned towards her so that she could see the scales. I felt like something was prying off my skin when I looked away, and I slapped my shoulder in response. Mum backed away with her hands held up in surrender."I was just tryin to get em off, should've believed you, sorry."

Doctor placed a hand on my other shoulder."Rose, Jackie amd I need to go do something alone. You don't mind do you?" I looked at him curiously, wondering why he would ever want to be alone with my mum."Yeah, its alright." I nodded. Doctor smiled,"Thanks Rose, we'll be back soon." he kissed my forehead.

I was more in shock than anything,Doctor and I had just left something that attached golden scales over a scar from a surgery, that according to the voice I heard, was her plan all along. He had somehow been possesed, controlled or something by the same creature or person who told me how to break the connection. My Doctor, who seemed to be able to fight anything, hadn't been able to resist the control.

Now, after we had just arrived home, he wanted to go somewhere with my mum without me. I truly doubted that I was in any sort of danger yet from that strange voice. I doubted I would be safe forever, but for the moment I believed I was safe. Still, I didn't understand why he was so willing, almost eager to leave so quickly.

"I'll call you if I need you."I said to both of them, although the message was directed at Doctor. He nodded, so I assumed he understood. Mum sighed,"Rose, you're a grown woman, engaged now, I think you can take care of herself."I barely suppressed a groan"Yeah mum, you're right." I thought she would understand that I was telling Doctor if things got worse while he was gone, I would tell him, so that we could take care of things however it would be necesary. Of course mum didn't get that, but I hoped my clever Doctor did.

They both waved as they left, walking out the front door that Doctor and I had just walked in. I wandered around the house, testing my shoulder properly for the first time. Opening drawers, lifting random objects, and anything else that distracted me from impending boredom. I went upstairs to my bedroom, sitting cross-legged on my bed, admiring the beautiful ring that Doctor had given me.

I wondered when our wedding would be and what it would be like. I knew it would be different from any wedding I had ever been to, just because it would be mine. Who knows what else will happen to make it special, more perfect than I've already imagined and still am imagining it to be.

Doctor and mum came home while I was lying down, daydreaming about my wedding, what I will wear, what he will wear, how it will all work out. I knew the day would be incredible, but to get there I had to plan it. Honestly, I wasn't looking forward to that part, comparing prices and colors, ugh all the work that went into weddings, made it a little tempting not to do it after all. I was glad that I wouldn't have to make all the decisions, first Doctor and I,but then mum and dad could be there to help. The amount of work that went into wedding was overwhelming, even just in my head.

At least until I remembered that it our wedding would be the day Doctor and I would be bound together forever, no one could take us away from one another.

"Rose! We're back!" Mum's voice rang through the house, making me jump. I slid my ring back on, and ran downstairs to greet them. "Might I ask where you two went?" I asked looking at both of them in the eye. Doctor looked at mum, and she said,"Might as well." Doctor turned towards me"We went to get this." he pulled a new suit out of the bag he was carrying.

This suit though, was no ordinary suit, it was all black except for a white shirt. Not just a suit, a tuxedo. When my mind realized what it was, I was a bit shocked although very pleased."So does this mean we're going to start planning?" I asked excitedly."Oh, yes." Doctor smiled. I threw myself into his arms, laughing and smiling.

I didn't care how or when they got Doctor sized for the tuxedo. I only cared at that moment how happy I was knowing that our wedding was now something definite, no longer just a daydream inspired by a ring, but something real and feasible. We had one of the many pieces in the puzzle and I couldn't wait to find the next one. I wondered when I would go with mum to get my dress, I didn't have the faintest idea what I wanted it to look like, nor what I wanted the theme of the wedding to be. Of course, Doctor and I would decide on everything, except my dress, that would be a surprise for him on our wedding day. Still, I didn't stop wondering what might be.