NicoleR85: you'll have to wait and see what it's doing to her.

HannahHPandDWfanJones: Alyssa was scared that he would hence the little keepsake.

Alyssa wasn't sure how long they stood there in each other's arms but eventually they moved away. "What do you want to do now?" the Doctor asked putting an arm around her waist.

"I don't know about you but I could really do with a cup of tea and a banana pancake", Alyssa said.

"Sounds good to me", the Doctor agreed "Why don't you put the kettle on and I'll be there in a moment. I'm just gonna put the TARDIS in the vortex"

"Ok", Alyssa said kissing his cheek before going out of the console room. She went into the kitchen and put the kettle on. It had not long started boiling when the room shook, knocking her off her feet. Sorry sweetie we've collided with an early version of me Sexy said apologetically.

Sorry about that. It was completely unintentional. Came another voice. It didn't sound at all like the TARDIS.

"Sexy? Who is that?" Alyssa asked getting to her feet.

That's early me

Hello!

"Um hi", the red haired woman said and winced, clutching her head.

Sorry about that Ali. That's due to both of us in your head.

"Great so how long will I have you and…" Alyssa thought for a second "gorgeous in my head"

Gorgeous?

"Well I couldn't call you Sexy as well. Even though you are both the TARDIS", Alyssa explained. It was strange how easy she was getting used to having two in her mind despite it making her a little light headed.

Fair enough

"I probably should go see if I can help", Alyssa said.

Actually you can't Ali.

Alyssa frowned "Why not?"

Because the 5th incarnation never meets you

"5th incarnation. That's the one with the celery on his jacket right?" Alyssa asked.

That's right

"Aw man I would've loved to have met him. Though I probably would have a hard time keeping a straight face", she said smiling as she got an image of the Doctor wearing the 5th regeneration jacket.

Don't worry Ali you've only got…

3 more minutes to wait.

Alyssa sat down at the kitchen table and chattered away to both versions of the TARDIS. Suddenly everything went white. "Sexy what happened?" she asked as she could no longer feel the pressure of two TARDISes in her mind.

Supernova and black hole at the exact same instant

"And that means?"

Both TARDISes have separated.

"That's why I can't feel Gorgeous in my mind", the red head stated.

Exactly.

"I suppose its best this way", Alyssa said as she never liked saying goodbye. She was surprised when she heard the second TARDIS in her head.

Goodbye Ali

"It's not goodbye Gorgeous. It just seems too final. I prefer see you later, it holds promise that you'll see the person again", Alyssa explained "and I will see you again in…"

Don't tell me Ali. I'll just have to wait and see when we first meet. So I'll see you later

"See you later", Alyssa said "hey um Sexy I just want to say thank you for using your heart to save me"

You're welcome sweetie. How are you feeling?

"I feel ok. The Doctor said that there was some Time Vortex still inside me. How come?" Alyssa asked standing up to go re-boil the kettle.

It's just some left over from when I healed you that's all.

Alyssa frowned getting the feeling there was another reason but didn't push it. She wouldn't be able to force the TARDIS to tell her anyway. She glanced at the doorway as she sensed the Doctor approaching. "Hey spaceman. Did you enjoy talking to your fifth self?" she asked pouring water into two mugs.

"How did you…?" the Doctor shook his head "psychic".

"Well I am but Sexy explained what was going on. I had a nice chat with her and Gorgeous", Alyssa said.

"Gorgeous?" the Doctor asked, brow raised.

"My name for the early version of the TARDIS. I thought it was appropriate as she's both Sexy and Gorgeous", Alyssa replied grabbing the milk from the fridge.

Thank you Ali

"She's not the only one", the Doctor commented watching her add milk into the mugs.

"Oh? And who do you know that is both sexy and gorgeous?" Alyssa asked putting the milk down and turning to face him.

"Hm let me think" the Doctor approached her "She has red hair" he pushed some of her loose hair behind her ear "green eyes and I'm completely in love with her" with that he gave her a soft kiss.

"I love you too", Alyssa said smiling up at him "so how about making those pancakes then?" In between drinking tea, the pair made banana pancakes. They took them to the library in order to watch a film while they ate.

Alyssa and the Doctor spent the rest of the day relaxing in front of the TV. Part way through the 6th movie, the red haired woman dozed off, resting her head on the Doctor's shoulder. He gently picked her up and carried her to her room. "Goodnight Ali", the Doctor said after laying her down on the bed and putting a blanket over her. He then settled down into a chair by the desk. The results all indicated that Alyssa was fine but the Doctor didn't want to leave the room in case she had some kind of relapse.

The next morning when Alyssa woke up she found that she was lying on top of her duvet still in yesterday's clothes. She sat up and smiled softly when she saw the Doctor asleep in her desk chair. Alyssa slipped out of bed and was getting some clothes out of the wardrobe when the Time Lord woke. "Had a nice rest?" she asked.

"Yep", he replied standing up and stretching "how are you feeling?"

"I feel ok. Will be much better after I freshen up", Alyssa answered before going into the bathroom with her clothes. When she'd had her shower, she made her way to the kitchen where the Doctor was making breakfast. "So what are we going to do today?" Alyssa asked as she dug into the food.

"I was thinking we could do something relaxing", the Doctor replied. As much as he'd like to jump back into adventures, he would rather make absolutely sure Alyssa was better. Even then he'd still be pretty cautious about where they go.

"Like what?" Alyssa asked.

"Reading. Or watching TV", the Doctor suggested.

"We watched TV all day yesterday", Alyssa pointed out "I want to do something fun. Let's go on an adventure".

"I'm not sure that's a good idea", the Doctor said. He was a bit wary about leaving the TARDIS so soon after almost loosing her.

"I know you're worried about me. I can sense it. But you don't have to", Alyssa said softly.

"I can't help worry about you Ali. A few days ago you were dying and there was nothing I could do. If I'd lost you…I don't know what I would've done" the Doctor took her hand "I love you, so much".

"I love you too. And as much as this magnificent ship has tons of things to do and it would be impossible to get bored… I think I'll go crazy if I'm stuck in here for ages without being allowed out", Alyssa admitted.

"I know Ali. Tell you what let's just spend one more day in here and tomorrow we'll go on an adventure", the Doctor promised.

"Really?" Alyssa asked, hopeful.

"Really", the Doctor promised.