The following day was pretty much the same as the Doctor worked in the front as he rested and regained his strength. He was bored with being in the front though and wanted to treat patients. He was told by Dustin that Amanda would be back the next day. When she did return, the Doctor wished that he could sit down for a moment. For the camp seeming smaller, there were more people needing tending to. At least in this village he was able to help them better. He didn't have to clean an infected leg, knowing the man was probably going to lose the limb if not his life. On the plus side, he was so busy that he wasn't able to concentrate on the fact that the supplies came today.

That should have concerned him that he was unable to hold several thoughts at once. Normally it wasn't a problem but with his shoulder still healing and his body recovering he had trouble holding one thought at a time. He even found himself distracted as he treated a young child for a virus. He was trying to think of the correct antibiotic to give child while wondering if Carys was going to catch the virus in daycare. She was only an infant and had no immune system built up or any inoculations against common viruses.

"Doctor," The child's mother spoke as he stood there.

"Sorry," He apologized. He gave her the correct medication and she left with her child. He wasn't surprised to hear her checking with Dustin before she actually gave the child the medication though. He also wasn't surprised when a few minutes later Dustin came in with his wages for the day.

"I know it is a little early, but you can head home for the day. We are getting ready to close anyways and I can take care of the last minute patients," Dustin informed him.

"I can stay and help," The Doctor told Dustin indignantly. Dustin gave him a sympathetic smile.

"I know. Before you go, I want to check your shoulder out and see if we can remove the stitches," Dustin replied as he disregarded the Doctor's request. The Doctor sighed as he sat down on the treatment table. Dustin examined his shoulder and did in fact remove the stitches holding the wound closed. The Doctor was going to have a scar on his shoulder to match the ones on his back from the lashing, but he was healing well overall. After Dustin was finished the Doctor pulled his shirt back on and headed to get Carys. He had no problems collecting his daughter this time as Marie had been warned he would be picking her up after work from now on. The Doctor snuggled her close as he headed to where the houses were being built to see Jack.

As he got close, the Doctor saw how labor intensive the building of the homes actually was. They had to mix the clay with water, sand and straw in order to build the homes. The Doctor watched as a group of men mixed the ingredients together, shaping them into the bricks before laying them out to dry. Without the help of the sun, they had to build fires around them in order to bake them. Jack wasn't among the group though, so the Doctor continued on after a moment to find his lover. There was a second group building the homes and the Doctor smiled as he saw Jack up on the side of the building. He was shirtless and sweating as he assembled the bricks into a chimney for the home.

"Jack," The Doctor called out. Jack turned and looked down at him.

"What are you doing here?" Jack wondered in concern.

"I was released from work early," The Doctor explained. Jack nodded.

"Let me finish this and I will be ready to go," Jack responded. He turned back to his work. The Doctor moved out of the way with Carys, just in case anything fell. He waited while Jack finished building the chimney and then collected his wages. Jack was still pulling his shirt on as he went over to the Doctor. He kissed him on the lips softly. "How was your day?"

"Busy," The Doctor replied as they turned towards the market. "Amanda was back today so I was treating patients. Dustin also removed the stitches from my shoulder."

"That's good." Jack smiled, happy to hear that the Doctor was healing well after the difficult week they had. He was still worried about how weak the Doctor seemed at times, but he was getting stronger.

"Were you able to see the supply ships?" The Doctor asked eagerly.

"I was," Jack answered vaguely. He stopped at the first booth and passed the person the empty water bottles to be filled.

"And?" The Doctor questioned impatiently.

"I'm sorry Doc, but the supply ships are very heavily guarded. I saw at least ten guards get off the ship to escort the men into the city," Jack started to explain as he took the water. He started towards the next table, but the Doctor stopped him.

"We took down the leader's guards," The Doctor reminded him. Jack shook his head.

"They aren't like the men who guard the leader. These men have full body arm and carry guns. I am positive there were more men on the ship waiting for their return and prepared for anyone who tried to break into the ship. I am sorry Sweetheart but leaving on a supply ship doesn't seem possible," Jack told him.

"So we are stuck here," The Doctor said softly. Jack went to kiss him on the head. The Doctor though moved out of the way as he looked at the ground. Sighing Jack went to the next table to get fruit for their evening meal. As he examined an apple, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the Doctor heading out of the marketplace and towards their home. Jack finished shopping, giving the Doctor a moment alone before going after him. It was too bad the Doctor couldn't really feel the TARDIS. Then maybe they would have a way off of this world. Paying for the food, Jack headed slowly towards what he was sure would be his home for a long time.