A/N: just like to say I'm no expert on Time travel theory so... don't hit me with practical stuff- not a practical person me ;-)

John sat back in his chair and surveyed his work, "Sometimes Rose I am too brilliant for words"

Rose sighed, "Can you're head get any bigger?"

"Well if we got hold of the right machine maybe, I know of such a machine on the planet Sitra…"

"You know what I mean!" and she giggled, "Besides, you leave your head alone, it's lovely as it is"

"Complete with grey hair"

"Even with no hair it would be perfect. My perfect man"

John raised an eyebrow, "Perfect man, Perfect driver?"

"I wouldn't go that far"

John Pouted and turned to Rose, "I got us here didn't I?"

"Yep, with a great deal of shaking"

"Well what do you expect, the ships been stuck on the ground for the past 30 years, bound to have a few problems"

"Anyway, where are we going and into which era are we going to end up?"

"It's a surprise"

"What about clothes and stuff, we're going to stick out if we turn up in 21st century clothing"

"You won't have to worry about that, we're not going far"

"John I don't mind where we go as long as we get before Torchwood knows the ship is missing"

John took a breath and pasted a smile on his face, "Not a problem, now I'm going to give you an injection"

Rose stared at John her mouth slightly ajar, "What did you say?"

John pointed to a syringe in his hand, "Your body won't be able to cope with the stresses of time travel, the Tardis is designed to protect you from it, but this isn't the Tardis so I need to put you to sleep. You trust me don't you?"

Rose nodded, "with my life" and she held out her arm as she glanced away from the needle, "Just do it quick so I don't notice"

John pushed the needle into her arm and administrated the tranquiliser. As he pulled the needle away Rose turned to look at him, "What about you John?"

He gave her a half grin, "I'm half Timelord, I'll be okay"

"Just make sure you are…" and Rose collapsed into a deep sleep. John took one long look at her before starting the journey which would take them back to over thirty years ago.