A/N: Hope you enjoy!!!
Chapter 13
Martha entered the kitchen to find Jack drinking a cup of tea. Sitting down on a chair across from him, she said, "The Doctor isn't well. He's caught the flu."
"I thought he looked rough last night." Jack replied.
"He says it's the second part of the recovery or something." Martha explained, "First he was too warm because of the burning sun, now he's caught the flu because he froze to kill the sun."
Jack nodded in understanding, "I see, so how long will he be in bed for?"
"Depends, could be a few days, could be a week." Martha replied sadly.
Jack nodded again.
"Oh well, everyone gets sick at some point." Martha stated, standing up and putting the kettle on.
"Yeah," Jack replied, "Everyone does."
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The next few days were tiresome for Jack, Martha and the Doctor. The Doctor got worse before he got better, but soon, he began to recover, and four days after catching the flu, he could be found sitting on the couch in the library, his glasses perched on his nose, reading a book.
When Martha poked her head round the door to check on him, the Doctor looked up and beckoned her over. She sat down next to him.
"Martha," The Doctor began, "I just wanted to say thank you for everything you've done for me over the last few days, and also, for everything you've done for me since we met. You've saved my life in so many ways, and I don't think I've ever actually thanked you."
Martha blushed at his words,"Doctor, there's no need. That's what friends do , they help each other out, but even so, you are very welcome."
The Doctor pulled Martha into a hug, and it seemed like hours before they parted.
Just as Martha was getting up to leave, though, the Doctor spoke again.
"Oh, and Martha, I know I talk about how much I missed Rose, and how much I cared for her, but I just want you to know that I care for you mean just as much."
Martha couldn't help but grin at this statement, and when the Doctor saw her reaction, he in turn, beamed back.
A/N: I know, a short and bad ending, but it had to finish somewhere!!! Thanks for all the reviews!!! It's been much appreciated!!! Thanks!!