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Sighing, Rose picked up another empty form and glanced at the other copy she had filled out before setting to work again on the blank form. Her desk was cluttered with small pieces of alien technology, a few family photos and her paperwork. Pushing some loose dark blond hair from her face, Rose focused on the form as she recorded the latest technology exchange. A knock on her office door made her look up and smile as Mickey stepped into the office. "Paperwork?" he asked with a knowing smile. Rose gave him a small smile and nodded,
"Makes the world go round." Nodding, Mickey picked up one of the odd little things on her desk and turned it over in his hand.
"I'd think after five years at this place you'd be glad to have one of the high level jobs."
Leaning on her palm, Rose sighed, "It's okay, but I miss the field work. Nowadays I only talk to alien ambassadors and play politics with them," she shook her head, "That's not my strong point"
"No," Mickey agreed a moment later, "But the Haperitians and the Finevis trust you the most." Shrugging again, Rose set the completed form in one of her trays for her assistant to pick up in the morning and pulled her purse out from a desk drawer.
"The treaties and our relations are solid," she remarked as she switched everything off, "I hate to say it and risk a jinx, but it is peaceful around here more. We spend more time playing politics than we do saving the world."
Mickey didn't say anything to that as he followed Rose out of Torchwood, "SO where are you off to tonight?" Smiling softly, Rose answered,
"Going home for a family dinner. Mum's been hounding me," Turning to Mickey, Rose smiled, "You're welcome to join if you and Michelle aren't doing anything tonight or you could bring her over." It was Mickey's turn to shrug,
"I don't know Rose, I'll see if Michelle feels up to meeting Jackie." A slight smack on the shoulder from Rose made Mickey laugh and shake his head. Rolling her eyes, Rose headed for her car and waved to her old friend as she pulled out of Torchwood.
Pulling up in front of her parent's house, Rose smiled as the front door flew open and Jackie Tyler rushed out to hug her the moment she was out of the car. Hugging her mother tightly, Rose softly said, "Sorry I haven't been by more Mum." Jackie finally let her go and nodded with a smile,
"We barely see you, well Pete sees you at Torchwood, but the rest of the family hasn't seen you in weeks." Rose nodded and kissed her mother's cheek before slipping into the house to see Pete, Alan and Elizabeth.
The trip through the Void was uneventful and Donna grinned as they set down, "That was easy," she looked at the TARDIS, "I still say Hope should drive more." Grinning, Hope quickly said,
"I'm leaving as soon as we get back to our universe," she looked over at her father, "I've got a lot of exploring to do in this universe." The Doctor grinned at her in return before looking down at the scanner. Taking a shallow breath, he looked at the Tyler Mansion thoughtfully.
"Well get on with it!" Donna told him sharply, "Can't exacting have a daughter just standing around like that." Hope closed her eyes tightly,
"I really wish you hadn't said it like that." Shaking her head, Hope shuddered and shivered making Donna laugh. The Doctor's eyes were glued to the scanner until he saw the stunned figure of Rose Tyler rush out of the house. She stopped just outside the TARDIS and he froze. A hand brushed his and the Doctor looked up to see Hope smiling at him,
"Go on then Dad," she glanced at Donna, "We'll be in the kitchen"
"Is the kitchen soundproofed?" Donna asked, "Cause your parents have been apart"
"Shush!" Hope snapped at Donna, covering her mouth, "Please just stop. Logically I know how I can into existence, but please just stop."
Rose glanced away from the TARDIS to look at her stunned mother and father, keeping one hand on the surface out of fear. Swallowing, Rose turned back to the TARDIS and took a step back before shouting, "Doctor?!" she paused, "Doctor?!" Frowning, Rose glanced at her father,
"There is a key in my jewelry box, a Yale key. Will you go get it for me?" Pete nodded and took Jackie's arm, guiding her back into the house. Jackie looked back over her shoulder at Rose standing next to the TARDIS, she couldn't help but yell,
"Don't be leaving just let sweetheart." Rose smiled a bit at her mother's words and shouted for the Doctor again.
Suddenly the door opened, Rose jumped back in slight surprise and to give room. To her further surprise a red haired woman leaned out and grinned, "You must be Rose." Rose nodded and the woman nodded, clearly pleased, "I'm Donna. One moment." Rose blinked as Donna leaned back into the TARDIS and a moment later Rose heard, "Now get out there! Now! I'm not having you moping about anymore." Stepping back from the TARDIS in confusion, Rose glanced over it and verified that it was in fact the Doctor's TARDIS. She prepared to step back to the TARDIS when the Doctor leaned out with a nervous grin. His smile widened and became silly and joyful, "It's great to see you Rose!" he said suddenly as he stepped out of the TARDIS. The Doctor pulled her into a fierce hug with a laugh, Rose grinned and laughed with him as she tightened her grip on him. Easing his grip on her, the Doctor leaned back enough so he could see her face, "Ready to go home?"
Coming Soon: Family Resemblance
