Saturday was make or break day for Rose and 'The Sunflower Gallery'. The phone and internet had been installed, the cash register had arrived and supplies for wrapping had been delivered. She had taken a half page advert out in the local paper, left leaflets she'd had printed in various shops, cafe's and at the Tourist Information Centre and had brightened up the shop outside by sticking sunflower decals on the windows in strategic places so they wouldn't discourage people from looking in.

The street itself wasn't all that wide, there was limited vehicle access for deliveries at certain times otherwise cars weren't allowed but she had discovered that there were parking spaces as the street curved round to the back of the properties and she had managed to secure one which would save using the public car park across the road. Access to the back of the street was only needed occasionally for waste collection. The street had got busier during the morning, there were some antique shops, an arts and crafts store, a second hand shop selling old records and compact discs and one selling local souvenirs amongst other things as well as boutiques, one a few doors down, the one on the other side of the street being a retro look one from the 50s' and 60s' which she wouldn't mind having a look in.

She'd been to the 50s with the Doctor and she'd loved it. She might even find a skirt similar to the one she'd worn, then she could get all nostalgic or upset, one or the other. A few people had been in to browse, bought a few cards which was a good start. A few girls came in together which Rose wasn't too sure about but Jake had installed a discreet security camera hooked up to her work laptop for recording so it wasn't too bad. Her fears were alleviated as they began to look at different things and one of the girls bought a poster.

Jake came in at lunchtime with supplies. They had a kitchen but not got round to buying tea or coffee, they would have to go shopping to stock up. Rose had decided to keep the hours of business 10 - 4 closing on Wednesdays and open Saturdays after looking at the other shops around them. Jake thought now would be the time to tell Rose what he'd discovered and began to tell Rose what he had learned about Alec Hardy, about his reasons for being in Broadchurch being both personal and work related and how he'd been the centre of a case in Sandbrook and had to leave to get away from it.

He left out the bit about the Detective having a bad heart and a pacemaker fitted, he didn't think Rose really needed to know that but she took it all in her stride and now at least she knew what she was up against. He was definitely nothing like the Doctor from what Jake told her of him, had led a completely different life, one that the Doctor could never have. Jake went off again after telling her, saying he'd see her at home and that he wanted to discuss something with her when she got back.

It was around 3pm, it was quiet. She'd emptied the till earlier while Jake was there and put the money in the electronic safe in a concealed place. She was just about to phone Jake to tell him she was setting off and did he want to go out for something to eat for a change when the bell on the door sounded. She looked up from her mobile and there stood one Detective Inspector Hardy in the doorway. She had not noticed the last time that he spoke with a Scottish accent. They had hardly exchanged two sentences between them.

He looked over and hesitated then mumbled, "Is it alright to come in? You're not going to yell at me again are you?" he enquired.

She looked at him for what seemed to him like ages then spoke with a soft voice, "No, it's safe to come in, my bark is worse than my bite," she grinned.

He noticed she had a nice smile and at least she wasn't yelling at him. He really shouldn't be looking at her if she had a husband or boyfriend. "I'm sorry I scared you the other day, I didn't mean to. I could see it bothered you," he humbly apologised, something he didn't often do.

"You just startled me, that's all. I'd forgotten I'd left the blind up. Just wanted to get some natural light to the place and my name is Rose by the way, Rose Tyler."

"Alec Hardy," came the reply and held out his right hand.

Rose promptly took it and slightly raised her left hand and being the Detective he was, immediately noticed no wedding band or engagement ring for which he mentally kicked himself for not noticing sooner. "Nice to meet you properly Rose," as she looked slightly awkward as he held onto her hand firmly, not realising he was still holding it to which she said "Hmm," and he immediately let go, looking guilty.

He looked around the shop as though he didn't know what to say next but Rose broke the silence first.

"Now we're on friendlier terms, is there something I can help you with Inspector?" She tried to act cheerfully but Alec could see it was an effort.

He decided to try the direct approach, something he was good at. "Just came to apologise for scaring you the other day. I was just wondering if perhaps we live in the same street, if it was you who had just moved in with just opening this shop as well."

"Well, we are being the Detective aren't we?" Rose replied. "And what makes you think that Inspector?" she continued.

"Well a good Detective never reveals his theories," was all he replied. "I just put two and two together and probably came up with five," he smiled, deciding the direct approach would work just as well as any other and he was getting more curious day by day having spent the last few days going over it.

Rose let out a short giggle. She was going to let him squirm. She wasn't going to reveal just yet that yes, she thought she had seen him walk by the other evening as she looked out of the window. He probably thought that she and Jake were together because they were talking – about him. He might even have seen them leave and arrive together in her car. She would let him stew for a while, after all, she had just met the man who had painfully reminded her of someone she had lost all that time ago.

The conversation went downhill from there. Alec had a habit of putting his foot in it and coming right to the point was something he always considered to be useful, never mind beating around the bush. Perhaps confronting her like that had not been the best way to strike up a conversation after all.

Rose went on the defensive. "We have just moved here, Inspector and so it seems logical to assume that opening a shop would be the main reason for doing so. Not quite that difficult to work out really, considering you're meant to be an expert." Now it was really going downhill.

Alec tried to think of something clever to say, which he was usually good at considering his usual banter with Ellie but could only muster up a gruff reply of "Well I've only just opened the investigation of new arrivals, is that Miss or Mrs Tyler?" he quizzed.

"So am I under investigation then Inspector?" Rose's face went serious as she tried to avoid answering the last part and Alec was doing his best to worm his way out of it. How did he end up being in the firing line?

"I – I didn't mean you in particular were under investigation," he trailed off. "I investigate all new arrivals and new businesses, it's my job," he finished as he fought to recover. He couldn't let this woman get the better of him. It was a one on one as the conversation continued to spiral out of control.

"Well, I'll have to let you get on with your investigation then Inspector," Rose took up the lead as an awkward silence had fallen.

"Please, call me Alec, I'm not on duty." He hated the name really but hated being called Inspector even more when he wasn't working.

Rose considered for a moment then let up. "Sorry, I was being a bit catty – Alec." She smiled again, something that Alec noticed suited her. "It's just moving down from London is a big step. I'm trying not to get noticed and now I've caught the attention of the local Police, so much for a quiet life then."

She looked sad somehow Alec thought. Maybe she did just want a quiet life but she had caught his attention and did have a boyfriend, he knew now she wasn't married even without her answering the question but he didn't want a fight on his hands, not yet at least. It was a long time since he had noticed anyone and he never thought he would find himself doing so but something had drawn him to Rose Tyler and he didn't know why, didn't want to know why – or did he?

Both of them were squirming at this point when Alec insisted to her that he wasn't just 'Investigating' her as she put it. "I can understand you not wanting to draw attention to yourself and really, I wasn't investigating you or anyone you are with, that's if you are with anyone or not, or maybe…." His voice cut off, he was getting deeper in this and there was nowhere to go.

Rose just looked at him. "How do you know I'm not with anyone? Without doing any investigating that is?" She could see him squirming and she was quite enjoying it.

"It's just, well, 'hmm, I was walking to my house the other night and well, 'hmm, I saw two people sat at the window and 'hmm one looked like you and well." He stopped.

Rose was looking at him again. He had sounded exactly like the Doctor when he was trying to squirm out of something. How can two people from different universes possible talk exactly the same she wondered to herself? Let alone look alike. She had come across doubles of people she had known from her own world but they had been entirely different in their personalities and mannerisms. She had got used to that but now, with Alec Hardy not only looking like him but talking like him, how would she cope?

"Detective Inspector Hardy – were you spying on me?" Rose teased.

"Not at all Miss Tyler – is it Miss Tyler?" Came Alec's reply, playing her at the name game. "Why would I do that? I was only passing by, I couldn't help but notice as I live next door and I was turning into my driveway, how could I possibly not notice, it would be impossible not to notice at that angle?" Alec was on the defensive now. He sounded like the Doctor again when he was losing an argument Rose thought.

Who was going to win this little game they seemed to be playing? Alec was determined it was going to be him but Rose had her own plans. She was going to make him squirm as much as she could, see how alike he really was and to see how far it would go.

"Oh, so it's you that lives next door? Been a bit busy with moving and getting the shop ready, Jake and I have been out all day." Ooops, she'd let slip his name but didn't give any further details having just stopped herself. "I'd offer you a drink, Inspector but we've not got round to getting any tea or coffee yet. We go to the bakery just around the corner."

Alec noticed she had started to say 'We' in the conversation, was she doing it on purpose, trying to make a point? "That's ok, maybe another time, perhaps? That's if I'm allowed back if you think I'm investigating you?"

Rose managed a smile. "Perhaps, Inspector but we're really not worth that much investigation, at least not here." Rose was starting to like teasing him, hoping a bit that he might take the bait so she had a chance to really find out what he was like and not letting on about Jake would be her ace in the hole, the card up her sleeve that she could play at her leisure whenever she wanted to. She was going to enjoy this. It was the sort of game she would play with the Doctor, who this man in front of her was looking less and less like him and she could start playing the game all over again.