"Come on Doctor. I have been convalescing for almost three weeks and I'm starting to get bored," I said as I watched the Doctor put the kettle back together. He sent me a look across the kitchen.
"Emma-" I held up a finger before he could run through the reasons we were still staying in the apartment with Lillian. I'd made us leave Sarah Jane's after two days because she didn't deserve to be continually tripping over us.
"Yes, I know I could have died, but I didn't. I know my muscles had some stiffness, but I did lots of yoga so its fine. And I know this is going to sound childish, but I'm bored, and I want to go on an adventure," I said and ticked all the things off on my fingers as I went. He set down the kettle parts with a deep sigh.
"I don't know. I might try to fix the Chameleon Circuit before we go," he said casually.
"No. You can't fix the Chameleon Circuit at this point in your life," I said. He raised an eyebrow up at me.
"And why can't I?"
"Firstly, because I am very attached to the style she's currently wearing. Most importantly because The Doctor inside that big blue box is your brand." I reached over and squeezed his shoulder. "Now stop trying to distract me and tell me what are you really worried about? Because I also know my logic is good," I said, and he gave another sigh.
"The Ood said my song was ending. It was supposed to end when I heard four knocks," he said.
"Maybe the song changed," I said softly.
"That's the point. It has changed and it's because of you. You changed it Emma and I don't know what that means for you." He looked at me with worry and I shrugged slightly.
"You have changed things plenty of times. And I suppose that if the universe has issue with me changing the song then it can take it up with me." The Doctor laughed and dragged me into a hug.
"That's what I'm afraid of," he said, and I tipped my head up to grin at him.
"Why? Afraid the universe can't take me?" I asked teasingly, and he laughed again.
"The universe wouldn't stand a chance," he said and pressed a kiss to my forehead. I smiled and hugged him again tightly.
"You still have to put the kettle back together before you leave," Lillian announced from the front door. I detached myself from the Doctor and made a carry-on motion as I stuck my head out into the hallway. She grinned and gave me a thumbs up.
"I thought you had a meeting?" I said as Lillian took off her coat.
"It was postponed. Kelly's got the flu. Oh, and I wanted to talk to you about sub letting your room temporarily," she said.
"I already told you that you should," I said with a little laugh.
"Okay but if I do sublet then I think it's only fair that you don't pay rent anymore." I stepped fully out of the kitchen.
"That's not fair." Lillian sent me a look and I crossed my arms in response.
"Yes, it's fair as you're not living here currently." We stared at each other for a few moments before I sighed in defeat.
"You won't sublet unless I agree to not pay rent?" I clarified, and Lillian nodded firmly. "Fine I'll stop paying rent."
"The possible renter would only be here for a semester. That doesn't mean that you can't come home though okay?" Lillian said, and I nodded.
"I know. Hey since you have the day off now did you want to come for a quick adventure with us? After the Doctor finishes fixing the kettle of course," I offered a little louder so that the Doctor could hear me clearly.
"I'd be delighted to have Lillian come along," he called back over the suddenly overly loud sound of the sonic screwdriver. I grinned while Lillian laughed.
"I appreciate the offer, but unless you can give me a one hundred percent guarantee that you can get me back here for tomorrow morning I'm going to pass." She sent a curious look towards the door of the kitchen.
"Well. Not one hundred percent," the Doctor said back after a few moments of sonic sounds. Lillian flashed me a knowing smug look and I laughed as the Doctor walked out of the kitchen.
"The kettle's fixed," he announced. Lillian patted him on the shoulder in thanks and swept past him.
"Off you go then. Try not to let my best friend get shot again," she said. I rolled my eyes.
"That was one-time Lillian," I called sarcastically.
"And much like the Investigative Incident of 2004; once was quite enough thank you." I laughed and rolled my eyes again.
"You are never going to let that go, are you?" I asked, and Lillian poked her head out of the kitchen to nod.
"Never ever," she confirmed. I smiled and held out my arms for a hug which she flew into.
"I love you and miss you already," I said. She squeezed me back tightly.
"I love you and miss you already more." The Doctor stepped forward to shake Lillian's hand after we parted, but Lillian simply dragged him into a hug while I headed for my bedroom to put my last bag into the TARDIS. I patted the console excitedly when I got in.
"I convinced the Doctor to start travelling again and I didn't even need you to make up an emergency. Look at us go," I said, and the TARDIS hummed slightly.
"The two of you teaming up is not ideal for me is it?" the Doctor asked from the door and I spun to face him with a slightly sheepish smile on my face.
"Hey, the TARDIS was just bored too," I said, and he laughed while walking up to me with his hands stuck in his pockets.
"I have something for you. Hold out your hand and close your eyes." I did as requested and waited for a few seconds before the Doctor gently grasped my hand and placed something cool and metallic into my palm.
"Okay open." I opened my eyes and saw a key attached to a chain and I gasped in delight.
"Is this a key for the TARDIS?" I asked as I picked it up to look at it in closer detail.
"It is. I've been meaning to give you one for ages, but it kept slipping my mind and then I decided to add a few extra updates just for you," he said. I brushed my fingers over it reverently before undoing the clasp and handing it to the Doctor.
"What kind of updates?" I asked as I pivoted so that he could put it on for me.
"I made sure the chain couldn't get caught in your curls. The chain is also extendable, so you don't need to take it off to unlock the door. Most importantly I added a homing beacon, so I can find you anywhere, any when. No more Russia incidents." He kissed the top of my head as he dropped the clasp and swept my hair back into place before stepping away from me and starting the TARDIS.
"Or Typus Seven. Or Draconia. Or almost Weeping Angels." He sent me a look and I laughed.
"Yes, you've clearly demonstrated a need for it. My blood pressure certainly does," he said dryly, and I laughed harder.
"I'll try to be better," I promised as I came to stand next to him. "Where are we going?"
"1920's Paris! We did kind of miss being able to ring in the New Year in style, so I figured I'd make up for it." He sent me a wink as he stepped back from the console and gestured at me to take over. I stepped forward and smoothly landed us.
"I think I am officially ready to try a take off," I said, and the Doctor nodded in agreement with a huge smile on his face. "Maybe when we move on from here unless we're making a quick escape?"
"Sounds reasonable," he said as he planted a quick kiss on my forehead.
"You're only supposed to do that when I'm brilliant," I teased.
"And you just brilliantly landed the TARDIS," he said with an eyebrow wiggle. I rolled my eyes while I laughed and nudged his shoulder towards the door.
"And here we are!" He announced with a dramatic arm wave as soon as he opened the door. I peeked over his shoulder and nodded at the vintage car across the very small street what seemed to be a very small city.
"Well it's definitely the 1920's," I said with only a touch of sarcasm. "The Paris part I'm not so sure of." The Doctor looked around and made a disappointed, slightly aggravated noise.
"I thought I had it this time," he said with a slight pout. I laughed and patted his arm gently in support.
"Hey maybe it was my landing. Besides that, I'm sure wherever we are will be just as entertaining as Paris." The Doctor grumbled slightly under his breath as we stepped fully out of the TARDIS.
"Someday I'll get you to Paris," he said as he held out his arm and started leading me down the street when I accepted. I peered up at him in confusion.
"Wait how long have you been trying to take me to Paris?" I asked, and embarrassment flashed over his face quickly.
"Since the Weeping Angels to try and apologize," he said. I smiled and leaned against his shoulder.
"You already did apologize," I said. "But I appreciate the thought." I suddenly realized as I glanced around that the street had emptied out slightly and that there was a man walking up to us in a pinstripe suit.
"Good afternoon, sir, ma'am." The man tipped the brow of his fedora at me and the Doctor's hand tightened around my arm gently, though I couldn't tell if it was out of some kind of possessiveness or worry. "Big Al was hoping to have a word with you."
"And if we say no?" the Doctor asked casually, and the man shrugged idly.
"Listen the boss man just wants to make sure we don't have any new Mounties in town. Sammy saw you arriving with a big box that said police." The Doctor frowned at that.
"Mounties?" He repeated, and I gasped.
"Are we in Canada?" I asked.
"Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to be specific," the man answered slowly.
"So Big Al is Al Capone! Oh, Lillian is going to be furious that she didn't come along!" I cried, and the Doctor gave me a shocked look. I gestured at the other man.
"We'll follow right behind you," I said and dragged the Doctor along with me.
"Is this what it feels like to be on the other side of this?" he asked, and I nodded.
"Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada was a big hot spot for prohibition rum runners. Big enough that it earned itself the nickname 'Little Chicago'. Al Capone allegedly spent some time here." The Doctor raised his eyebrows.
"Allegedly?"
"There's lots of first-hand accounts that he was here, but no pictures or third hand accounts to prove it. So, the Mounties he was referring to earlier would be the Royal Canadian Mounted Police," I explained.
"And Lillian would be furious because?"
"She's loved Al Capone ever since we were eight and she did a project on him. Just one of those things that happens you know," I said, and the Doctor nodded like that explained everything and didn't all at once. I patted his arm consolingly.
"I would have thought you'd be used to this by now."
"You continue to surprise and amaze me in the best ways possible," he said, and I smiled before biting down on my lip slightly.
"Do you think I'm underdressed?" the Doctor raised his eyebrow up at me slightly. "Well I mean it's Al Capone."
"Surprise and amaze."