Tim had trouble sitting still on the train. He hadn't seen Julie in three very long weeks. There were times when being away for so long was like torture. He didn't care what their plans were as long as they were together. Unfortunately Arthur and Kate convinced her that they should go to a pub with some of their medical school mates. He would rather have Jules to himself, but would do what she wanted.

"Sit still," Arthur said.

"Sorry, I'm just tired of sitting."

"The girls will be waiting for us. We're damn lucky aren't we?"

"Yes, we are," Tim agreed.

When they arrived at the flat, Julie threw her arms around Tim. She had been missing him equally. Kate and Arthur were busy snogging and Tim no longer cared about the other couple as he kissed Julie thoroughly.

Parting he asked quietly, "Do we have to go and be with other people."

"It will be fun. We never go out. Do you really want to stay here and snog all night?"

Yes, Tim thought, that is exactly what I want to do. On second thought, perhaps going out might be a better choice.

The night air was cold and there was a drizzle. It may be Spring on the calendar, but it felt like winter. Tim couldn't complain as he had his girl on his arm.

The pub was crowded and loud. He sat down next to Jules and put his arm around her. She knew most of his mates' girls so she was happy talking. He found himself watching her and didn't notice when an old friend came in until he heard his name.

"Turner."

Turning he saw Jim Albert and replied, "Jim, how's internal med?"

"Great. Hi Julie," he said with his focus off Tim.

"Oh Jim, hello," Julie said and gave him a warm smile.

"I hear congratulations are in order for you two."

Tim pulled Julie closer to him and said, "We couldn't be happier unless we had a time machine."

"The TARDIS," Julie suggested.

"What?" Jim asked.

Tim and Julie laughed and answered in unison, "Nothing."

"Well I'm not waiting. I'll be married this June. We're getting a flat. Why bother waiting?" Jim said.

Tim answered, "Because I want to provide for my wife and not ask my father."

"Your father probably couldn't help you out anyway. Can't make much in the East End…"

Tim just smiled, because Jim had no idea what his family's finances were. Tim knew his father invested well when he bought the Kenilworth Row building. His father had already suggested that after the wedding they could live in the building. Tim liked the idea of starting his marriage in the same building that his mum and dad started theirs.

He knew Julie was about to speak out to defend his family, but he tightened his grip on her waist briefly. When he moved away, she asked, "Why didn't you say something?"

"Because it doesn't matter. Let him think what he will. I'm just glad he found someone."

"I could never have lasted with him. How can he not know what the TARDIS is?" Julie complained.

Tim just laughed, he loved her more every day.

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Julie was happy to be out with Tim, but she secretly wanted to leave early so they could be alone. It was hard never seeing each other. Tonight they were together and were going to enjoy themselves. Tim got up for another pint and Julie watched as he stopped and talked to a table full of girls. He was laughing and smiling and they were all smiling at him. Her stomach clenched. She had never felt jealousy over Tim before. She wanted to go right over to him and put her arm around him to let those girls know that he was hers.

"Oh look they came! We tried to convince them to come out in London," Arthur said.

"Who are they?" Julie asked sounding not like herself.

"The nurses from Paediatrics. Come on both of you, we need to say hello."

Arthur stood and stretched his hand out to Kate and said, "Come on then Julie."

A few moments ago, Julie wanted to go claim Tim as hers and now she wasn't sure she wanted to stroll over with Kate and Arthur. Reluctantly she stood and followed behind. She listened as Arthur greeted the nurses and introduced Kate. She was looking down and didn't realise that Tim had moved until he was behind her with his arms around her pushing her forward.

"And this ladies is my love, the one and only beautiful, Julie," Tim said and he ended it with a kiss on her cheek.

"Oh!" they all said. One added, "Come sit down. Really honey, he never stops talking about you."

"The way he talks you are so perfect, we did wonder if you were real," another said.

"I'm not perfect," Julie replied embarrassed.

"Your guy thinks you are and that is all that matters."

Julie felt awkward and asked, "Does he really talk about me all the time?"

In unison they all answered, "Yes!"

"Look at her ring!" one exclaimed.

"I don't know how you can stand to wait so long to marry," another commented.

"If I had a fella looking at me like that I would want to marry him right away."

Julie's head was swimming. She looked at Tim, but he was busy talking to Arthur. Kate was with Arthur, apparently Arthur didn't talk about Kate or they liked Tim better, because she seemed to be the main attraction. She wanted Tim to rescue her, but luckily Kate came and asked her to go to the ladies.

"Excuse me," she gracefully got away from her admirers.

Once in the ladies, Kate said, "They liked you."

"I felt strange."

"They seem nice enough. We're going to go, me and Arthur. You can take your time coming home, alright?"

"Yes, alright."

Julie went out to Tim and he wrapped his arms around her and she felt better.

Julie didn't want to walk in on Arthur and Kate and whatever they were up to. When she told Tim she wanted to stop at the phonebox to ring the flat, he rolled his eyes.

"They're adults it's none of our concern," Julie said.

"Do you think they're?" Tim asked.

"I think so… Do you ever think about it?"

"Jules!"

"I don't know what I think. There are times when we're alone…" She confessed.

"Luckily we are hardly ever alone," he teased pulling her tighter to his side. "You know I have to go to Poplar."

"I know. I wish I was going with you, but your mum has never invited me to stay when you're at home."

"We could call her. It's not too late. Either you or Arthur should come. You shouldn't have to stay with them together.

"I have before."

"You shouldn't have to." Tim always wanted to protect her.

"It would be alright if you were there too," Julie said.

She would like to fall asleep with Tim and wake up next to him. She wasn't certain about the rest.

"Jules, I couldn't do that. We'll call Mum and if she agrees…"

"Then we can go to church together. I like going with your mum now that I know All Saints will be our parish."

"I'd like that," he said and held her tight.