Pete Tyler sat down the report he'd been reading when his wife walked into the study after putting their son down for a nap. An air of contentment surround Jackie in a way he hadn't seen since Rose had started working on the dimensional cannon and wandering the multiverse in search of the Doctor. Seeing her so happy, immediately brought a smile to his face and he patted the sofa inviting her to join him.
She plopped down on the couch next to him and sighed contentedly, laying her head on his shoulder.
"I have to ask, Jacks, what has you in such a good mood? You're practically glowing."
"I stopped by Rose's house earlier."
"Jackie," he scolded her, turning to give her a stern look, "you promised that you'd give them some space while they get settled and sort things out."
"I know. I'll have you know that I had no intention of stopping by, but their front door was missing and I was worried they were under attack. They weren't in any kind of trouble - actually they were snogging on the couch when I found them," Jackie snickered.
Pete groaned. "I know she's a grown woman and he's got the mind of someone who is 900 years old, but I still don't need to hear about them being physical with each other." He cleared his throat awkwardly. "Besides I still don't get why you're in such a good mood."
Jackie sighed again and smiled. "The Doctor and Rose are going to be sticking around for a while. They were painting and decorating the living room, making it homier. I'm just so happy that Rose finally has her Doctor back and they're finally getting the chance to build an honest to goodness home together." Her voice cracked a little on the last bit as a tear slipped down her cheek.
Pete kissed the top of Jackie's head and pulled her closer to him. "Well that is good news indeed. And selfishly, I'm thrilled that Rose and her Doctor have decided to build their home eight blocks from ours."
"Amen to that! And thank goodness it's not that crazy blue box," she laughed, "but based on the color of paint they had smudged all over them I'm pretty sure they have painted the blooming front door of their house the same shade of blue."