Hi again peoples. Whoa – I just saw screencaps from David's episode on "Who do you think you are" – he's got a beard! My god – I can't get over it! David Tennant with a beard! – It takes some getting used to! I think/hope it will be on the UK channel on Aussie paytv either late this month – or early November. Ooh I can't wait!

Oh, just a question – in the 3rd last episode, the Doctor mentions he was a father once – does that get touched on at anytime in the final? I just thought the reaction from Rose … it was a sad and interesting moment – I just wondered if it was ever mentioned again. thanks – on with the story.

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The Doctor had run full speed to beat her back to the TARDIS. He was determined to hide the fact that he had, well…spied on her all day.

He leapt onto the lounge and grabbed a magazine. A moment later Rose strolled in, still stuck in a fuzzy, romantic daze.

"Had a good day?" he asked nonchalantly.

"Wha-? Oh, yeah" she sighed.

Oh god. This was going to be harder than he thought.

"That's good."

Rose shook her head. "I'm sorry - how was your day? Do anythin' excitin'? Meet anyone?" she asked with a playful nudge.

The Doctor laid down his magazine "Oh, it was alright - a little boring without you of course. After I left you two, I met a pair of beautiful French aristocrats - twins actually - and a bit of a handful I might add; lost my pants in a game of poker; got thrown in jail for indecency, then won my pantsback... plus a nifty hat...then I wandered back here for a nice cup of tea. You know - same old."

Rose grinned "I've said it before, and I'll say it again - you're so full of it - it is unbelievable!" She laughed all the way to her room.

The Doctor loosing his pants…Rose grinned as the image flickered in her head– could be worse!

The Doctor sighed. Perhaps Venice wasn't such a great idea. Although, it couldn't have been helped, he did say after all 'anywhere you wish'.

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It was odd - the way she felt around Casanova, or Jack, as he liked to be called. - It was odd because she felt like falling in love with him was just too easy - too quick. Did the fact that he looked basically identical to her Doctor influence her feelings? Or was it all just down to that famous Casanova charm?

How she yearned for the Doctor to treat her like that - the sheer romance of it all. Sure, they hugged occasionally (usually a sign of relief after near and dangerous scrapes), held hands (usually when on the run from some alien or monster beastie) - and kissed twice - although both times she hadn't exactly been herself. She doubted whether him reclaiming the time vortex, or Cassandra in need of some lovin' counts as romantic kisses between the two!

Still, Jack - he was a one of a kind. He'd have to be, in order to become such a legend. No one had ever treated or talked to Rose the way he had. Pick up lines? The term pick up lines didn't even cover it - more like pure passion and poetry.

He was so funny, charming, lovely, and unguarded - she could tell he was totally relaxed when he was around her. Unlike so many men, he was honest about his feelings.

She wondered what they might get up to the following night. Rose smiled wickedly at the very thought.

The Doctor couldn't sleep that night. He wondered if he was up to the challenge, if he was all he thought he could be. Whether it would be enough - and whether he could get away with it.

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The time had come.

Just as Rose put the finishing touches on her makeup, the Doctor poked his head around the corner. Rose turned to him and smiled. "You look incredible." he said softly.

"Really?" she asked hopefully.

The Doctor walked over to her and kissed her forehead "Of course you do. He's a lucky man. Now go on, have a good time. Don't do anything I wouldn't do!" he grinned.

Rose pouted "that doesn't leave much then! He IS Casanova after all - he's known for doing the things that most other men don't!" She winked at him before racing out the door.

When she was gone, he started getting to work. He only had a short time to prepare. He was worried - something he wouldn't usually be. But he was.

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Well, as per usual - I hope you guys liked this chapter ok. It was a little longer than the last one.
Thanks again for the kind reviews – they mean a lot, so thank you!