They did it. They actually saved Gallifrey! They were not murderers anymore, now the Doctor got an actual goal in life, to find and bring somehow Gallifrey back. Even if it wouldn't be possible, even if Gallifrey is lost forever and they failed at least they failed doing the right thing. Eleventh looked quickly at Tenth, how he wished he could tell him that Rose was heavily involved in this, they all heard as the War exclaimed that he could kiss a Bad Wolf girl, but they didn't have time to go into that and now they needed to go to their timelines, three Doctors in one place? Too much pressure.

The War Doctor, even though battered by the centuries of war, happily returned into his TARDIS, he said farewells to his future selves and to Clara Oswald. Tenth and Eleventh Doctor stared at the painting for a moment while Clara excused herself to the bathroom.

-So – Ten started – We saved it and I won't remember it, will l?

-Yep, you know the timelines and all. If you want to know about new destination, that's Trenzalore, the place where we are buried among the battlefield.

-That's not what I wanted to ask…but it's not how our story should end – Ten was silent for a moment

-What then? – Eleven prompted him, he guessed what it was, but hoped that Ten will omit that topic and of course he didn't.

-I mean the picture, we don't know where it came here, and then Mister Grumpy Face said something…you know, about her.

-I heard – Eleven could see how his younger self war nervous, he wished to say that this wasn't the end, that he'll see Rose again one day, but it was too complicated and he decided to leave it to Rose, so she could handle it, like she did for him – I know what you are thinking , but I can't tell you a thing, it's waaay too complicated.

-So it was her then? – Ten asked nervously, oh, Rose you were here; you saved my miserable life and erased my guilt.

Behind Tenth Doctor something golden started to shine, Eleven saw it but said nothing, he watched as battle-looking Bad Wolf Rose walked silently to the Ten.

-Well answer me, please – said Ten desperately – I know it's been awhile for you but you must remember how…

-I remember, - said Eleven, oh, how he remembered – But I think, you should speak to her directly.

-Directly, what…-Ten felt a gentle hand on his shoulder – you mean? – he finished in whisper.

His eyes went impossibly wide, he felt his heart's racing as he turned slowly to face his destiny. In front of him stood Rose Tyler, smiling widely and happily. The Doctor couldn't believe it. This day was too good to be true. He swapped her of the feet and hugged tightly. Rose laughed into his neck and swung her legs in the air, she missed this him, so, so much. She loved every incarnation, but this him, who shared the appearance and temper with her husband, who she traveled with, this incarnation was precious to her.

Ten couldn't believe it, she was here in his arms, he felt that his hearts would burst into flames of happiness and he had so, so many questions, but then he felt her lips on his cheek and decided that questions can wait.

-Doctor, what's going on? Who is she? – Clara returned from the bathroom. She didn't expect to see her Doctor beaming like a Father Christmas and the other to hug madly some young, strange-looking blonde. As if today's day wasn't hard enough.

-Ah, Clara. – said Eleven – That's a Bad wolf Girl who our War-self mentioned.

-Hello, Clara – said Rose, she had tears in her eyes, Ten didn't let go of her waist – It's nice to finally meet you properly.

-Have we met? – Clara asked – You seem a bit familiar…

-Well, Clara you've traveled through all of my lives – began Eleven – you might have bumped into her…

-Not, it's not that…Hey! I remember, you gave me the Doctor's phone number!

-What? – the two Doctor's exclaimed

-Hey, hey, calm down – said Rose – yes, that was me. And don't look at me like that, Doctor- she addressed to Eleven – You were bound to find he anyway, I just sped up the process that's it. I needed to ensure that you meet her, in order my plan of saving Gallifrey worked. And no, I didn't help her, during her jumps, she did everything by herself, I just gave her your number.

-We'll talk about this later – said Eleven – Now, Clara, let have some tea, and leave this two lovebirds alone for awhile.

-Lovebirds? – asked Clara teasingly

-Come on, Clara, don't embarrass them – he pushed her through the TARDIS's door – Just don't do anything…you know inappropriate, ok? It's too much in one day. See you, number Ten, Rose knock when you are done, so we can talk properly.

-Inappropriate, properly…? What's that all suppose to mean? – asked Ten

Eleven just waved and disappeared into his TARDIS. The Doctor didn't know what to say, he turned his gaze to Rose, his precious girl who he loved so, so much and the absence of who in his life was killing him.

-I won't ask why or when, because obviously my future-self knows the answer to that – but how?

-Your future-self knows answer to that to – she smiled at him.

-You know, it's not fair that he knows more than I do – the Doctor said with a pout.

-Are you jealous, Doctor? – she teased him

-You know perfectly well, that I am.

The Doctor took both Rose's hands into his. He still was smiling and his smile was infectious, Rose felt so, so happy. She was glad that her plan worked, she was glad to see him, the only thing that saddened her, that he'll forget it all soon and will have to face another battle with Timelords, and won't remember anything until centuries later.

-Doctor, let's postpone all the technicalities to your future, right now all you need to know that the Bad Wolf helped me to help you to save Gallifrey and that's it. Soon you'll be gone to queen Elizabeth – she laughed a bit – and you'll forget that you met me here.

-Bad Wolf, ha? I knew it has something to do with that, besides the War words, your eyes glowing.

-Yep, but it's not that simple. So leave it to a chin-boy.

The Doctor smiled, if she wanted to postpone this conversation, he was fine with it. She was here and that's all that mattered.

-But wait? – he asked suddenly – What about human me? You wouldn't leave him alone, would you?

- I didn't leave him, Doctor, why would I? Everything in a good time. It's not my fault that's there are so many of you and you travel through time and space like mad men you are – Rose laughed and it was like a music to his ears.

-Will he know, though? – he asked – Will he know that we tried to save Gallifrey, not to burn it?

-Yes, he will. I promise you.

-Good. I don't know how you'll mange that, but I am glad.

He took her face into his hands

-It's the best day of my life - he said in whisper, and pressed his forehead to her, as if it was the most natural thing in the world – I did the right thing with Gallifrey, and you are here, what did I do to deserve so much happiness?

-I don't know – she smiled a bit – Saved the Universe a million times?

They laughed. He was thinking of kissing her, not like he kissed Elizabeth today, his apparent wife, but for real, but how would she react? She must be happy with his human self and she said that she didn't leave him and at the same time she was here in his arms having Bad Wolf powers in her, his head started to hurt a bit, he decided to hell with that and he pressed his lips to hers.

Rose knew he would kiss her eventually but didn't expect it so urgently, she kissed him back immediately, she missed this particular lips so much, her husband had a bit warmer body temperature, but she wasn't the same as she was human, so it fitted perfectly.

From the Doctor's side everything was bliss, her lips was so welcoming and soft, he could swear that time stopped around them, the only thing mattered that she was so warm and sweet-smelling and that she was kissing him back with an equal eagerness. After awhile they both needed some air and they broke apart.

-Are we happy, I mean in the Pete's world?

-Yes, Doctor, we were very happy and lived a very long and full life. – Rose said while caressing his hair, his AMAZING hair, she thought that what she missed the most about this body.

-Were? – he asked with a concern

-I promise we'll have this conversation in the future, and now you need to go.

-I don't want to go.

She smiled sadly as he unknowingly repeated his own last words.

-I know you don't, love – he almost wept when she called him that – But there is a very long journey ahead of you and you can't stay here.

-I know - he kissed her hand -I know that's a stupid question, but can't you come with me? Right now? I can drop you off later.

Rose kissed him again, slowly and lovingly trying to express how painful it for her to let him go, but that she won't be able to come.

-I guess that's a "no" than – he said

-I promise we'll meet again, and I promise you that even if you don't see me, I am always around.

Rose took of his hands and knocked the TARDIS's door.

-Come out, Doctor, I know you've been watching us through a monitor.

Eleven and Clara came out, both were blushing a bit. It seems like Clara was watching this too.

-Enjoyed the show? – asked Ten – I can understand Clara, but you? You'll remember this eventually, what's the difference or will I become a bit of a pervert?

-Oi! I am not a pervert – said Eleven –I was just curious! And Clara…

-And I said, if he won't let me stay and watch I'll come to you and tell you about him peeping.

Rose giggled into Ten's sleeve as she used to do so many times during their travels and Ten just couldn't be angry with anyone, including himself.

-Anyway – he said – I need to go now, and leave three of you for...whatever you three doing. – he gestured in the air. Take care of them- he addressed to his future-self – of both of them. See you someday, Rose Tyler – he kissed her cheek. – And you to, miss Oswald – he waved to Clara – Take care, Chinny

-Oi! – exclaimed Eleven

Ten laughed and disappeared in his TARDIS.

-You know, Clara – said Rose –Why don't you and I have a little chat, while the Doctor will brood a bit, yeah?

-Thanks – said the Doctor – But I am not brooding.

-I'll see you later – Rose smiled

-Not if I see you first – the Doctor answered with a smile remembering their long-time conversation.

-Seriously guys, do you have to be so disgustingly cute? – asked Clara with a mocking irritation

-We'll wait for you in the TARDIS, Doctor.

Rose and Clara disappeared in the time-machine, while the Doctor was to meet some very special, old face.

Rose turned the monitor off, the Curator and the Doctor needed some privacy. Clara sat in the edge of a console room. She looked at this Rose with curiosity and wonder, she never saw the Doctor to behave like this around anyone. And she had questions.

-So, Clara, how do you like traveling with the Doctor? – Rose asked as she sat in front of her.

-Well, it's…-Clara tried to speak confidently, but failed a bit, there was something intimidating about Rose – it's interesting and wonderful and the Doctor is great to, he well…he is the Doctor, you know.

-Yeah, I know – said Rose with a smile – You know, I can see timelines perfectly and yours are so complicated I find it fascinating! I know what you did for him and I admire your courage.

-Thanks, I think anyone would do it, though.

-Maybe – answered Rose – but you did it, not someone else.

Clara smiled at her, maybe she wasn't that scary.

-Can I ask you something? – Rose nodded – Are you and him?...You know, I just thought that the Doctor doesn't do this kind of things but then I met River and well…you. Do you know about River by the way?

-Wow, that's many questions – Rose whistled a bit

-Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude, just curious.

Rose looked at Clara, she wasn't angry, she remembered when she was just like her and met Sarah Jane, she wanted to know as much as possible about the Doctor's past which he didn't want to share.

-I understand this Clara, believe me I do. The Doctor doesn't share much, does he? Well, yeah I know River, we are even friends, sort of. – Clara's eyebrows went up – Don't be so surprised, Clara. I know it's strange for you, you are young and even though some part of your consciousness remembers your jumps, it's hard for you to really comprehend how old the Doctor really is and how many people he met during his life. Me and River and some others…well, we just sticked a bit longer and closer than his usual companions. But that doesn't mean he cares less for you, he just doesn't share much. – Rose finished her speech with a gentle smile

The door opened and the Doctor stormed in

-Now, ladies where do you want to go? I've got excellent ideas! In fact I'm bursting with energy, so…

-Doctor, I can't go – Rose interrupted his speech.

-Oh.

-You know I can't.

-But I thought, you know we saved Gallifrey, we can celebrate a bit and plus isn't the biggest paradox of my life is solved now? Why can't you stay?

Rose came closely to him

-I'll just go and rest for awhile – said Clara and quickly left the console room

-Why can't you stay? – asked the Doctor – I mean now everything is different and you can really stay.

-I can't, Doctor and you know it. As you said to River there is time to live and time to sleep. And you were right. My life was over long time ago

-Don't say that.

-But it's true – she hugged him – I did what I had to do, I helped you to save Gallifrey and now you don't need me anymore.

-What? – the Doctor asked in fear – What do you mean, I won't see you again? I always need you!

Rose looked him in the eyes.

-You will see me again, Doctor, one more time. And then, yes. I will disappear from your life forever.

-How can you say that, and expect me to just let you go. – he thought that it was the happiest day of his life and now…now something he thought he finally got back at least rarely was disappearing. Again. Why couldn't be happy for real? In every aspect, not just one?

-Doctor, don't be mad. You've lost me a long time ago and we had this magical extra days together. I think it's wonderful.

-Yeah…- the Doctor sounded unsure

-I promise, when you'll see me the next time, we'll have a very long and proper goodbye.

The Doctor felt tears forming in his eyes.

-OK, - he swallowed thickly and kissed her temple – I see you soon, than.

-Sooner than you think, Doctor.

And Rose vanished into the golden light, leaving the Doctor to his only constant companion.