AUTHOR'S NOTES: Second drabble. Not my favourite one but it had to be done in the aftermath of Merlin losing his first friend. Drabbles are easy to write but don't really show the scope of emotion I'm generally used to. So, enjoy and wish me luck with the rest of my life.
DISCLAIMER: Merlin? I don't own it. Can't even rent it. That's how broke I am.
It was an interesting feeling. Being a dad. The Doctor was filled with worry, regret and guilt all bound up in love. Love for the sullen little boy who replaced his happy son. Merlin had been sulking ever since they had left Gwen.
"Tell you- Jenny wasn't as bad as this." The Doctor grumbled and the TARDIS hummed in disapproval.
"Yes, Jenny was already grown. I'll grant you that." The Doctor glanced at Merlin, "Now don't give me that. He has to learn that not everyone stays."
The TARDIS gave a sorrowful chirp and the Doctor stroked her console soothingly.
