A/N - well, here it is, the last chapter! i hope you enjoyed my first ever fanfiction, because i really enjoyed writing it! i'm trying my darndest to think up ideas for sequels right now, but i'm trying not to go down a few routes that have become a little bit cliched over the last month and a bit lol... thanks to Interstella, Blondesavmorefun, Scout Girl, and One Of The Riddle's, for reviewing and being so avid lol...well enjoy and TELL ME IF YA WANT MORE: )

Epilogue

When Rose and the Doctor arrived back on Earth, both were slightly apprehensive about facing Rose's mother, Jackie, the Doctor especially. Jackie was quite formidable when she was angry, and could hand out slaps that stung for hours. Rose was afraid for a different reason, She was afraid that her mother would forbid her to go with the Doctor because she didn't want him to hurt her again. They landed by the large mansion, just out of sight of the windows, so that Jackie wouldn't see them coming.

"Ready?" said Rose to the Doctor anxiously.

"Always." He answered with a nervous grin.

Rose got out her key, which she always had with her, and opened up the big door of the house.

"Mum? I'm home."

"Rose? Is that you?" her mum ran into the hallway. "OH ROSE! I was getting worried darling why didn't you phone me? All night and all day you've been gone!" Wondering why her mother had said nothing about the Doctor's sudden reappearance, Rose looked behind her and saw that the Doctor had gone.

"Hang on one minute, Mum…" She went outside and looked in the driveway. The Doctor was standing there looking awkward.

"Come in, Doctor, she won't be that mad! I promise I won't let her slap you."

"Or kiss me?"

"No, or kiss you either" Rose laughed despite her anxiety. Then she held out her hand to the Doctor and he took it. He kissed her gently and they walked in.

"Mum? Say hello to an old friend." Jackie walked back into the hallway from somewhere and gasped.

"Doctor? Is that you?" She walked slowly over to him, and, as if expecting a ghost, poked his middle. Hard.

"OW! I am solid, don't worry." The Doctor moved back and tensed up, expecting to be slapped. Instead:

"Oh, come here and let me give you a hug! I should be slapping you for all the heartache you caused my Rose, but instead I'll hug you because you came back for her!"

The Doctor smiled in relief and took Rose's hand.

"So, Jackie. We have a lot of catching up to do. Would your daughter kindly lead me to the place where we can have a good chat and a cup of tea?"

About two hours later, after a lot of catching up had been done, Rose decided to broach the subject of going with the Doctor again.

"Er… Mum?" She said hesitantly. "I've been thinking a lot since last night when the Doctor found me, and I've decided I'm going to start travelling again." She looked at her mother's face, and realised that the expression on it was nothing short of love and hope for her daughter.

"I know what you're saying, Rose. You sort of want permission to go with him, don't you? Well he found his way to you – even if it was by accident, and you can't turn your back on him now. Just make sure you visit from time to time." She turned to the Doctor, who had a large grin on his face, "I completely trust you with my daughter's life, and I know that last time wasn't your fault, so I know you'll be careful with her, because I know how much you care for her."

"Oh, Mum! You're so amazing!" she stood up and hugged her.

"Just be careful sweetie, ok? I don't want to lose you."

Two days later, and after an hour of tearful farewells, Rose and her Doctor were back in the TARDIS again. The doctor turned and grinned at Rose.

"So, where do you wanna go?"

FIN