This marks the last chapter and the end of my first fanfiction! I hope you've enjoyed it, and please leave a review.

The Doctor managed to get back into the train through the ceiling hatch, but his legs immediately collapsed underneath him. He found he had no energy left to even sit up, so he lied there on the floor of the train and closed his eyes. Just as he began to drift off, a loud voice in his ear forced him awake. He caught a whiff of familiar perfume.

Rose, he sighed, eyes still closed.

"Doctor? Doctor! Hold on, help is on the way. Just hold on."

He felt cool hands on his forehead and then someone was removing his jacket and shirt.

"Whoa, at least buy me a drink first.." he muttered, smiling sleepily.

He opened his eyes and Rose's face swam into view.

"Hey, how are you feeling?" she grinned in relief.

"Oh, been better," he attempted to shrug, then grimaced.

"Hold still, let Dr. Lee take a look at you."

He closed his eyes again as he felt someone gently probing the wound to his shoulder. His eyes slid shut as he felt himself falling asleep again.

"No, you can't fall asleep! Doctor, wake up!"

Someone was shaking him, but he no longer cared. The pain gradually faded as he slipped back into unconsciousness.

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The ringing of church bells dragged the Doctor out of a dreamless sleep. He lay there for a few minutes wondering why he was in a church, then realized that the church bells were actually train bells. He opened his eyes and regretted it instantly. It felt like someone was drilling a hole in his head from the inside, and he failed to suppress a groan. Instantly, Rose was at his side, stroking his hand and asking him questions. Dr. Lee arrived soon after and she was even worse than Rose; prodding him, shining lights into his eyes, and forcing him to swallow foul-smelling liquids. Finally, he was left alone with Rose. She sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Well, the Chief of Security activated the emergency brake, though not until after you got back inside the train. What happened up there?"

"Reo- Hank fell off the train. I couldn't save him," the Doctor said wearily.

"Diadem police are asking for your statement. There's a total of 5 deaths, not including Hank. They're still investigating, but for now they're considering them homicides."

Dr. Lee came back into the room, followed by a large, bearded man, "Doctor, there's a policeman here to speak to you."

The broad-shouldered officer stepped forward and nodded to both the Doctor and Rose, "Sir, Ma'am, apologies for the intrusion, but upon recovery of the luggage car that had been separated from the train, my men discovered something that might be of interest to you. You are the Doctor, yes?"

"My reputation precedes me, apparently," the Doctor remarked drily.

"Well, you're sort of a folk legend back on my home planet. Everyone's heard stories of how you took down the Big White House. It's truly an honor to meet you sir."

"Hang on, you're from Arkannis Major?" Rose asked the man.

"Yep!" he grinned, "And you must be the lovely Rose Tyler."

Rose nodded, blushing slightly.

The Doctor cleared his throat, "Sorry, what did you say you've found?"

"Oh yes, we've found your spaceship. The wooden, blue box, that is your ship isn't it?"

"Yes, that's it! I can't thank you enough for finding her for me," the Doctor beamed.

Now it was the police officer's turn to blush, "Oh, it was no problem, sir. No problem at all. I'll have the boys bring it over right away," he excused himself and quickly left the room.

"Looks like it's time for us to get going," the Doctor said, starting to sit up.

From the doorway, Dr. Lee crossed her arms and eyed the Time Lord sternly, "Now Doctor, I know there's no way I'm going to convince you to stay and recover, but I must let you know I strongly recommend at least three weeks of rest, and be sure to avoid any movement that might agitate your injuries further."

Rose put her arm around the Doctor and supported him as he tried to stand, "Don't worry, Dr. Lee, I'll make sure he stays off 'is feet for a while… in fact," Rose smirked, "My mum's always complaining that we never have anyone over for the holidays, I bet she would love the company."

The Doctor moaned dramatically and clutched his chest, "Three weeks of your mum's cooking? Might as well just kill me now!"

At the door, the Doctor stopped and approached Dr. Lee, "Dr., it's been an absolute pleasure working with you," the Doctor smiled.

Lee offered her hand for a shake, but the Doctor pulled her into a one-armed hug.

"You certainly are an enigmatic pair, you two," Lee said as she withdrew from the Doctor only to be hugged again by Rose. When Rose let her go, the medic found her eyes misting up slightly. She wiped each with the sleeve of her shirt.

"It's going to be harder without Hiram around, but it gives me solace knowing that his killer won't be able to hurt anyone else. For that, I can never repay you," she gave them a wet smile.

The Doctor smiled back at her, but his eyes were filled with sorrow. He placed his good arm back around Rose's shoulders.

"Oh, I never actually got your first name."

"Angela."

"Alright, Dr. Angela Lee, perhaps we'll see you around."

Dr. Lee watched as the Doctor and Rose hobbled out of the medbay, arm in arm, and somehow she knew this was the last time she would see either of these two travelers whose arrival had been as mysterious as their departure.