Doctor 10.5 and Rose find a rift in the universe and time is about to collapse. What happens when they travel back to their own universe, only to bump into a new Doctor and the Ponds? I don't own DW. If I did, Donna would still be around. I do, however, have the Doctor Who theme (series 1-2) as my ring tone, so I feel ridiculously cool whenever I get a call.

The Long Goodbye

It was fantastic to see the TARDIS so occupied. Each person had a job to do, moving in rhythm when steering. The Doctor stood at the helm with River on one side, John on the other. Next to John was Rose, then Jack, Mickey, Martha, Donna, Amy, Rory, and back to River.

"Not the wobbly lever, love," River stopped the Doctor's motions.

Rose let out a laugh, "Are you his wife?"

"Spoilers," she winked.

She smiled, shaking her head. John leaned to see River, "Congratulations, then?"

River remained silent. Donna looked up at Jack.

"How's about you and me..." she trailed.

"You're married," the Doctor told her. Donna threw her hands up in the air, muttering about a free pass.

Jack shook his head, glancing at Rory, "My offer still stands."

Rory turned bright scarlet, while Amy laughed at his discomfort.

"You can take him any time," she grinned.

"Hey! I waited 2000 years for you!"

"Always going to bring that up, are you?"

Donna laughed, "I can see it now. 'Love, I want to watch the World Cup.' 'I'm watchin' me soaps.' 'I waited 2000 years for you!'"

"He would," Amy grumbled.

Mickey laughed, "Soon she's gonna have you doin' all the housework, too."

"Shut up," Martha elbowed him in the stomach.

The Doctor stood amongst his friends, a genuine smile seemingly permanent on his face. Everyone lived. Donna had her memory back. And he got closure. He looked at Rose who grinned back. His hearts didn't ache, nor did he feel the fluttering in his stomach. He would always love her, but it was no longer a hurtful sort of love. More friendly. Less angst. His tenth self had done angst quite well, if he did say so himself, but it was time to move on. That chapter was closed.

Now they were all focused on getting home. The TARDIS materialised in front of Torchwood. The group filed out of the TARDIS, stretching their limbs. Mickey, Martha, and Jack stood there, looking at the assembled group sadly.

"Well, we best be off," Martha said.

Mickey nodded, wrapping his arm around her waist. Jack glanced at the pair.

"If you get tired of UNIT, my offer still stands," he suggested.

"Goodbye, you three," the Doctor said, hugging them.

John waited and then gave Mickey a pat on the back, Martha a hug, and Jack a handshake. Rose hugged Mickey tightly, telling him she'd find a way back.

"Tell Jackie hi for me, will you?" he asked her.

"Of course," Rose sniffled, releasing her childhood friend. She hugged Martha, telling her to take care of him. She stopped in front of Jack, grinnng.

"So long, Captain," she said with a hug.

"Hey, John," Jack called over Rose's shoulder.

"Yep?" he asked.

"I'm taking blondie with me," he winked.

John rolled his eyes, gently pulling Jack off of Rose, "Get your own wife."

Jack sent a pointed look at Rory who put his hands up, "I don't swing that way. Sorry!"

Amy nudged him in the ribs before hugging Martha. The pair had grown quite close after their little heart-to-heart and chats. The Doctor watched them, slowly realising that Amy and Rory were the new Martha and Mickey. Poor Mickey had felt like the tin dog when he travelled with him and Rose, but he had come into his own. It had just taken Martha to get him to grow up a bit. Now it was Rory's turn, for he was no tin dog. Hell, he'd been a Roman for 2000 years!

After more hugs were exchanged, Martha, Mickey, and Jack set off inside Torchwood, chatting along the way.

Rose and John's TARDIS became visible as John walked towards it.

"He can set the cloaking device correctly," River teased the Doctor.

"Oh, shut up," the Doctor scowled playfully.

Rose and John stood next to each other, facing the remaining companions. Rose hugged Rory and Amy quickly before smiling at Donna.

"Thank you, Donna. For him, for everything," Rose told her, giving her a hug.

Tears pricked Donna's eyes, "No problem. Thank you for giving me my memory back."

"How could I not help the most important woman in all of creation?" Rose pulled away, eyes equally teary, "there can be no rueful fate for Donna Noble."

Donna gave a watery smile before releasing her. She hugged John tightly, nearly crushing his bones.

"You're still just a skinny boy in a suit," Donna joked.

"And you still can't even change a plug," John joked back, backing away from her in mock fear of her reaction.

"Oi!" she shouted, crossing her arms.

"Yes, Earth Girl?" he grinned.

Rose laughed, "Let's go before she kills you."

"Rose, you'd best punish him when you get home," Donna huffed.

"Wait!" the Doctor shouted, running into his TARDIS. A few moments later, he emerged, holding a folded coat and on top of it, the formerly ruined sonic screwdriver. The blue one.

John's voice got caught in his throat. He looked at the Doctor in shock.

"I don't wear it anymore. And I have a newer sonic, so" he shoved the objects into John's arms.

John examined the sonic. He shrugged off his department store brown coat and handed it to Rose. He pulled on his old coat, in all it's billowy glory. He dug inside the pockets, pleased to see that they were never-ending. Out of it he pulled out his glasses. He perched them on his nose. In the other pocket was a picture. Rose, a picture of Rose and himself that Mickey had taken. Their heads were pressed together as they laughed.

"I don't know how to thank you," John choked, hugging the Doctor.

"No thanks necessary," the Doctor replied casually.

Rose looked at John, for a moment feeling as though everything was back to normal. She hugged the Doctor, whispering her thanks in his ear. She kissed him on the cheek, smiling softly.

"Goodbye, Rose Tyler," he said quietly.

Rose waved to River, Amy, Rory, and the Doctor. John opened the door to their TARDIS.

"Goodbye!" the Doctor said loudly, "Rose and the Doctor in the TARDIS again! Brilliant!" he grinned.

John looked at him in shock, heart swelling his pride. He was still the Doctor. And now he had everything he could have ever wanted.

"Goodbye, Doctor," he replied, "Donna, keep him in line will you?"

"Course," Donna said, crying.

"You too, Ponds and River," John nodded at them. They responded in kind.

"We'll see each other again some day. Don't worry. Take care," Rose bid them farewell. She disappeared into the TARDIS, John following.

"Allons-y," John said, lingering at the door before ducking inside.

The blue box disappeared, the sound so comforting and familiar. The Doctor smiled, waving.

That left him with the Ponds, Donna, and River. They moved into the TARDIS, wiping their eyes.

"Well, let's get going," the Doctor said, "Where'd you like to go next?"

"She's coming with us?" Rory asked referring to Donna.

"Got a problem with that?" Donna rested her hands on her hips.

"Not at all," replied a mildly frightened Rory.

"You know where," Donna said. Her poor granddad needed an explanation. Knowing Wilf, though, he'd insist on tagging along. The Doctor cringed slightly. As long as he didn't knock four time's, they'd be just fine.

"Geronimo!" the Doctor shouted, setting coordinates for Chiswick. Oh yes, he loved a full TARDIS.

Well, that's all, folks. It has truly been a wonderful experience. I hope you've all enjoyed the story. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to read, review, and add this story to their alerts and favorites. Part of me doesn't want the story to end, but moving on is the right thing to do.

I'm working on a prequel about Rose and John called "Fix You", about how they managed to get through all of the inevitable agnst to heal. It should be up soon.

Thank you again!