"Thank you for your questions. They were brilliant and I'm sure you will all be awarded high marks for today. It was my pleasure to be here." the Doctor said, giving a clumsy bow.

There was a millisecond of silence before the class erupted into applause. He looked surprised. He didn't expect anything to happen after he finished.

River, now much steadier, stood and joined him.

"You were brilliant, my love." she said, smiling. "Thank you."

The Doctor took her hand an leaned down to speak over the noise.

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm alright. Maybe you should take another bow." she laughed.

The class still hadn't stopped cheering. They had all gotten to their feet and a few were jumping up and down.

He smiled and waved like a five year old in a parade.

River stepped forward and held up a hand. The class was slow to respond but once they were quiet, she smiled.

"You all had great questions today. The Doctor and I have to be going after class so I'm sorry but there will not be time for shaking hands."

A disappointed groan sounded from the students.

"Don't forget extra office hours are this evening and we have class Friday. Be sure to study. Finals are next week. You are dismissed."

Chairs scooted and students chattered as they left the room.

River straitened her desk and pulled out her vortex manipulator.

"Lunch?" she asked. "Mum will want to see you."

The Doctor wasn't listening.

"River where do you live now?" he asked, staring off into space.

"Well, I still live in Stormcage. I haven't been an actual prisoner for a very, very long time, but it's where I feel at home, aside from in the TARDIS. And I know as long as I'm there, you'll know where to find me."

River wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Oh." he said simply. "Did I hear you say lunch?"

She laughed and pressed a button on the device.

"BYE!" Amy yelled as she waved from the porch.

The Doctor waved back.

"I'll be right back. I forgot to ask her something." River said, running back to her mother.

He watched closely as she grabbed Amy's hand and said something he couldn't hear. Amy nodded enthusiastically and River smiled. Amy said something back and River hesitated before leaning in to whisper in her ear. Suddenly, Amy screamed and threw her arms around her daughter.

River said one more thing before pulling away with a smile on her face.

"What was that about?" the Doctor asked when she was within earshot.

"Oh just making some plans for this weekend. Girls only." she answered, grabbing his hand and taking them back to the university.

As they appeared, River returned to her desk and began to file the stack of papers waiting in the corner.

"You don't have to stay, sweetie." she said, noting how uncomfortable he was just standing there.

"But...I don't want to leave you, River. What if I don't see you again?" he said quietly.

River set down her pen and looked into his eyes.

"You will always see me again, my love." she said, seriously.

He crossed to her and she stood, returning the embrace.

"I love you."

"I love you, too. Pick me up for dinner next week. 8 o'clock sharp."

He grinned and kissed her.

"Wear something dressy. I've got just the place in mind."