Thank you all so much for your support. Now, when I originally wrote this chapter I had an idea for a very cruel prank. But as much as I hate Reinette, I thought this might be too cruel. But I didn't want to leave it out, so instead I'm posting two versions of the event.

Chapter 4 A – The Nice Version

"What took you so long?" asked the Doctor. "And why is your left cheek pink?"

"Don't ask," said Rose. "So is this the time window?"

"Yeah," said the Doctor. "Except there's a problem. While you were gone the droids did something to the time windows. If I go through … I won't be able to get back."

"There must be something we can do," said Rose. "I don't suppose we could use the TARDIS?"

"We're part of the events now, it wouldn't work," said the Doctor.

"But we just need something to break the connection, right?" said Rose. They all stood there thinking, then Rose snapped her fingers.

"I've got it," she said.

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"I have no desire to set foot in your world," Reinette told the droid firmly.

"We do not require your feet," the droid replied. Reinette closed her eyes to shield the terror she was feeling. Suddenly, the sound of glass breaking echoed through the room, followed by a horse's whinny. Reinette opened her eyes, and gasped. It was her old horse Jean-Pierre! He'd gone missing years beforehand, and now he was back! But … there was no one riding him. Where was the Doctor? Jean-Pierre walked up to her, and she noticed he had a piece of paper attached to him with her name on it. She pulled it off. There was a section with the words READ ALOUD next to it, so she did so.

" 'The connection is broken'," she said, directing her speech at the droid. " 'You cannot return to the ship. You now have no purpose'." The droid looked at her, then gradually the ticking sound it made began to stop. Reinette smiled and read the rest of the note.

Reinette,

Sorry I couldn't be there to save you. There was a problem, and leaving would have been too risky.

I know we parted on bad terms, and for that I'm sorry. The fact of the matter is that what you had in mind just wouldn't have worked out. We're from different worlds. You have your place in history, and I have mine.

Good luck to you, sincerely,

The Doctor

Reinette sighed. As much as she didn't want to admit it, the Doctor was right. Although she was one of the most accomplished women of her time, she had nothing compared to the Doctor.

Besides, she thought, living his sort of life would give me wrinkles for sure.

"Let's dance!" she proclaimed.

Chapter 4 B – The Mean Version. Warning - it's mean!

" 'The connection is broken'," she said, directing her speech at the droid. " 'You cannot return to the ship. You now have no purpose'." The droid looked at her, then gradually the ticking sound it made began to stop. Reinette smiled and read the rest of the note.

Reinette,

Sorry I couldn't be there to save you. I'd give you the explanation, but your simple 18th century mind probably wouldn't be able to understand it.

I still stand by what I said before, however I'd still like to see you again. I'll be at the palace on April 16, 1764.

See you then,

The Doctor

P.S. A little something from Rose.

Taped to the paper was a bit of Reinette's hair that Rose had pulled out. Reinette looked at the hair in disgust, but smiled at the thought of seeing the Doctor. He'd obviously been playing hard-to-get, and was giving her another chance. 1764 wasn't that far off, not really. Then when he came, she could claim him once and for all.

Madame de Pompadour died on April 15, 1764.

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I warned you! Honestly, I don't think anyone deserves to be tricked like that. Please don't be too harsh in your reviews!

Only one chapter to go now.