A/N: I guess I should apologize for disappearing off the face of the Earth, but I have an excuse! I have been working on a new drabble called 'Silence and the End of All Things.' *cough shameless self-promoting cough* It's not much of an excuse, but I've had finals and stuff so we should take that into account too. I promise I'll post more when school gets out.

Chapter 7: Confessions

A steaming hot mug of tea sat cooling on Cee's lap. Once her father saw the state her mother was in he had helped her into the nearest chair and put the kettle on. Now they were all seated in Cee's front room, even the Doctor, who rarely stayed for anything.

Her father sat down in the green arm chair next to the door. "I think there's something we need to talk about." Cee sighed. She knew this was coming. But she knew that if she told the truth then her parents would never let her leave the house again.

"Yeah, I guess we do." She said shamefully.

The Doctor shifted awkwardly in his chair. This was his fault and he knew it. He never really had been good with mothers, not even his own. His entire species was time locked and it was his fault. He couldn't let Cee suffer because of him too. Another weight on his shoulders could leave him crashing to the ground, last of the Timelords defeated by his own guilt and sorrow.

"It was my fault." He forced out. The Vinsons looked at him in surprise. "I needed her, she's important. I know it doesn't sound like it, but this is my problem that I have to fix. So, please, don't blame Cee. She got wrapped into this and I'm sorry."

"Is this true, Cee?" Mr. Vinson looked at his daughter lovingly. Cee sighed and looked up at him.

"Yeah, I'm sorry Dad. I didn't mean to disappear like that. I didn't realize so much time had passed and I guess I just liked the adventure." Cee admitted. "I just hope I can make it up to you and mom. I didn't know how much harm I'd caused. I love you guys."

"We love you too honey and we forgive you. Just, please, don't ever do something like that again. We were very worried about you and we didn't know what had happened. You could have died for all we knew. And as for you Doctor, are you taking care of my little girl? Is she safe with you?"

The Doctor paused. He'd been asked this question so many times over the years but still didn't know how to answer it. Traveling in the TARDIS at times could be dangerous, sometimes life-threatening, but no one had actually died… well, almost no one. Mr. Vinson seemed to notice the pause.

"Doctor?"

He gulped. "Of course," The Doctor said. "Why wouldn't she be?"

After they were all done with their tea Mr. Vinson took their mugs and they all met at the door.

"I guess this is good bye then." Rory said standing by the open door.

The Doctor nodded. "Cee, say good bye," Mr. Vinson frowned.

"I think you'll find Cee will be staying here for a while. A long while."

"Well I had to try. But honestly Mr. Vinson, I won't be able to solve this Spirit stuff without her."

Mr. Vinson looked at his wife doubtfully. "We'll have to think about it." He said.

The Doctor looked at the others and then at Cee. He grabbed the girl up in a hug. "We'll be back for you. Don't worry." He whispered in her ear.

He let go of the girl and shook Mr. and Mrs. Vinson's hands then walked out of the door with the others following behind.

A/N: And that was my sucky attempt on fluff! I blame it on YouTube. Anyway, thanks for reading and see you next time on whatever this is I'm doing with my time.