Journey's End
Just moments before they had saved the universes from Davros and his army of Daleks and brought the Earth back to its place. He knows they should go and rest because this whole thing was very exhausting, but he has to see her, and tell her everything that's going on.
The Doctor, Donna, Martha, Jack, Mickey, Jackie, and Sarah Jane all stand in front of the grave.
The Doctor kneels down, placing a single rose onto the memorial with a sad smile.
"Even when you're gone, you're helping me out," he says admirably. "Donna was in a parallel world where you still existed. And you told her all of these things that were going to happen. I don't know how you did, Rose Tyler, but I'm glad you did." He chuckles softly. "Do you remember when I got my hand cut off on Christmas Eve? Well, Donna touched the hand and another me grew! A half human, half Time Lord Metacrisis Doctor! He destroyed the Daleks; I didn't approve of it, but he did save our lives. He died… shortly after. Not sure how. He just collapsed! Now, though, Donna has a Time Lord brain." He glances over at Donna, pain in his eyes, and she thinks it's only because he's standing in front of Rose's grave. He knows what he has to do, and he knows Rose knows as well. "It would've been brilliant if you were here, fighting with us. Everyone wants to say something…"
Jack goes up first, kneeling in front of the memorial with tears glistening in his eyes. "God, I can't believe it's been so long since I've seen you face to face, Rosie. I miss you so much. Did you know you made me immortal? It's a bit of a hassle, but I don't care. Just reminds me of you. And how human you were." He bows his head for a moment before lifting it back up again. "I work for Torchwood now, you know? They're a lot better than before. Because they got me!" He laughs. "And don't worry, I'm still as much a flirt as ever." He winks.
"I'll say," Donna says, smiling.
"Stop it," the Doctor whispers to her, but he laughs anyway.
"Rosie, I know you'll never leave us. And we'll never forget you," Jack finishes, standing up and smiling sadly at the Doctor and the others.
Martha steps up next. She had heard so much of this person, this person she had spent so long being jealous of. She had no idea that the Doctor lost her so tragically, and she felt bad for how she reacted.
"Hi," she says softly. "I wish I knew. I spent so long being jealous of you, Rose. But, I heard so many things about you. He loves you. Very much. I do wish I could've met you." She sighs, unsure of what to say next and stepping back to allow Donna to come forward.
"Remember me?" Donna laughs. "Too bad I didn't get to meet ya. Because you would've kicked some serious ass. With the Time Lord in me, I feel like a freaking genius! Only wish you were here to see it! It was especially bad that you weren't here because it felt like everyone was together, but we were missing something. And that was you, Rose."
"Mickey, if you please," the Doctor says.
"You didn't get to see me become a badass, Rose," Mickey says, laughing. "Seriously. I can handle a gun now and everything. I know we're not what we once were, but I really miss you, and it's not fair you were taken from us so soon. I love you, Rose. Maybe not the way the Doctor does, but I do. Don't forget that."
Sarah Jane goes up next. Tears are in her eyes as she speaks, "Oh, darling Rose Tyler. We didn't get off to a great start when we met, but we became quick friends. I always hoped I would run into you and the Doctor again sometime, but I suppose I have to settle for one out of those two. I want to thank you for what you've done for him. You've made him so happy, and I know you'll always live in his hearts." Sarah Jane feels the Doctor hand squeeze on her shoulder lightly. She smiles at him and watches as Jackie goes up.
"Sweetheart," she says. "I actually helped! Didn't I, Doctor?" She glances over at the Doctor expectantly.
"Well," he says nervously, tugging at his ear. "More or less." And he receives a smack across the face. "Oi! Jackie Tyler, coming from me, that was a big compliment! Oh, I know you're laughing up there, Rose Marion Tyler. It's always a riot when the Doctor gets smacked, isn't it?"
"Nice one you chose, Rose," Jackie says. "God, darling, I miss you more and more each day. It feels a lot different from when you were traveling. I knew you were with the Doctor, having fun. Now, I know you're gone from this world, and it hurts. You were taken too soon, as Mickey said. I love you, Rose, so very much. And you did extraordinary things."
"She is the Defender of the Earth, after all," the Doctor speaks up, grinning his usual gleeful grin.
"That she is," Jack says, nodding. "That she is."
"Well, come on," Jackie calls out. "Let's go back to the Powell Estate and get a bite to eat to celebrate the end of this madness."
"Good idea!" Donna says, smacking the Doctor on the back. "Let's go, spaceman!"
"Right behind you, most important woman in the universe."
"Oh, shut it."
They all walk to the Powell Estate where Jackie cooks up a wonderful meal. They laugh, they talk, and they remember Rose Tyler. The Doctor's face falls as he thinks about the day she dies, and what he knows is going to happen to Donna Noble very, very soon.
