Wow, I can't believe the encouragement I got for this! Therefore ... I will continue writing it, and trying to update more often. I'll be frank with you - this chapter really didn't do anything for me. However, as long as you guys like it, I'll be happy.

Rose had decided she'd had enough of meeting people for now. She was more interested in taking what Reinette had said and putting it into practice. She looked at the TV in her room.

"Show … uh, the Doctor after he disappeared from Darlig ulv Stranden," Rose said. The screen flicked on. She watched as the Doctor shed a single tear. His mouth was open, about to say words he'd never have the chance to say. Rose began to cry. Then something odd happened. Out of nowhere, a random bride appeared.

"What the..?!" exclaimed Rose. The Doctor looked just as shocked as her. She watched as the Doctor frantically tried to help this bride, and couldn't help feeling sorry for him. He was forced to swallow everything he'd been feeling and just get back into the routine. How many times had he had to do that before? What that the way he always coped? Did he ever have time to grieve?

Maybe I can find that out, Rose thought.

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Rose continued to watch for she didn't know how long. The Doctor had just left Donna. Suddenly there was a knock at the door.

"Er, come in," said Rose. The door opened, and Alathea stepped in.

"Hello Rose," she said. "Not interrupting, am I?"

"Nothing that can't wait," said Rose. "So, have you talked to your grandson?"

"Yep," said Alathea. "He's happy to meet you right now."

"Oh, okay," said Rose. "What are we doing exactly?"

"How do you feel about a nice old-fashioned afternoon tea, complete with tea and scones?" asked Alathea.

"Sounds great," said Rose. In an instant, Rose and Alathea were transported to a beautiful green garden. The smell of flowers was in the air, and there was a white table with food on it. James was sitting on it.

"Hello!" he said brightly. "I'm James."

"I'm Rose," said Rose. James grinned and kissed Rose on the hand, making her blush.

"My lady," he said. "Would you care to take tea with me?"

"I'd love to," said Rose, taking a seat. "So how do you guys spend your time here?"

"Oo, so many ways," said Alathea. "I joined a knitting group. Now I know that might seem a bit cliché, but it's relaxing, and gives me something to concentrate on."

"I've gotten very interested in sports," said James. "I love football. And with over a hundred years of practice, I've gotten quite good."

"How often do you spend watching your loved ones?" asked Rose.

"Well actually, James was an only child, so we don't have many people close to us," said Alathea. "You were watching someone when I came into your room, weren't you?"

"Yeah, the Doctor," answered Rose. "I'm wondering how much of his life I should watch. And whether he'd want me to or not."

"Sorry, who is this Doctor?" asked James.

"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you about him," said Alathea. "Say, this'll give Rose a good chance to try out the transfer of information. It's a lot more accurate than talking about things."

"What do you do?" asked Rose, intrigued.

"You and James just need to hold hands, and you state what you want to show him," explained Alathea. "The memories and feelings will just flow into his head. Only what you want him to see, of course."

"Okay, I'll give it a go," said Rose. She took James' hands in hers.

"Show my memories of the Doctor," she said. For a moment, James and Rose were still. They didn't move and didn't blink. Alathea watched as the memories were transferred to James. Then, it was over.

"Whoa," said James. "That is one amazing guy. And time travel – cool!"

"Yeah," said Rose. "He was really special."

"And you felt very strong feelings towards him," said James. Rose nodded. They sat in silence for a moment. Then, without warning, a woman of about 70 came appeared next to them.

"Hi Alathea, James," she said. "I was wondering if you were coming to knitting or not?"

"Oh, not today," said Alathea. "I've just been talking to this young woman." She indicated Rose. "Nancy Constantine, this is Rose Tyler." Rose looked at Nancy. Unbelievable. That was the same Nancy she'd met in 1941!

"Rose?" Nancy said. "Is that you?"

"Yep," replied Rose. "And look at you."

"Er, how do you two know each other?" asked James.

"Rose helped save Jamie," said Nancy.

"Oh yeah, how is he?" asked Rose.

"Great," said Nancy. "He's coping so well. He's got a wife, kids, and he'll be a grandfather soon."

"Wow!" said Rose. "And … hey, did she say Nancy Constantine?"

"Doctor Constantine adopted me," said Nancy. "He was so nice. Jamie and I lived with him, he helped get us into school … he was brilliant. He died before the end of the war, but he turned my life around. And now I get to see him every day!"

"Awesome," said Rose.

"And how have you been?" asked Nancy. "You don't look much older than when I last saw you. I guess travelling with the Doctor really took its toll."

"Actually, no," said Rose. "I died after I stopped travelling with him."

"Oh," said Nancy. "Well I've been here quite a while. I've met my parents again, and I even met Charles Dickens!"

"Been there, done that," said Rose smiling. "That's how I know Alathea. The Doctor and I ran into her while she was being possessed by a ghost-like alien. James too. He tried to kill me." James blushed.

"Wow, you've certainly lived an interesting life," said Nancy. "Well, I must be off."

"Okay, good to see you," said Rose.

"Yes, see you later Nancy," said Alathea. James smiled and waved. With that, Nancy disappeared into thin air.

"Blimey," said Rose. "It's amazing being able to see so many people again. To have it all at my fingertips. I've got a feeling I'm going to be very happy here."

"Yes, it is quite lovely," said Alathea. "But I'm sure your family must miss you dreadfully. Wouldn't you rather be with them?" Rose pondered this for a moment.

"I'd like to say yes, I really would," she said. "But I didn't belong in that world. The Doctor opened my eyes to the possibilities of life, and showed me what the universe has to offer. Being here almost makes me feel like I'm back in the TARDIS, travelling through time and space. No, I wouldn't rather go back to living my boring, domestic life. Dying was the best thing that could have happened to me." Rose smiled and picked up her cup of tea, while Alathea and James exchanged glances.