"Rose, please," his voice is pleading and he catches her arm. "At least look at me!"
She sighs and turns to him, blinking the rain out of her eyes. He smiles just faintly when she does. Then his expression droops when he sees the annoyance in her eyes.
"What do you want?" Rose says. "I already told you, I don't know you."
"But, but it's me!" he places his hands on her shoulders and she can feel them shaking. "Rose, it' me, the Doctor. Please, remember me. I'm sorry this happened. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have let you out of my sight. And when I found you—"
"I don't know what you're talking about," Rose shrugs him off. "I've never met you. I've lived here my whole life, in London. Not traveling somewhere with you. Stop following me!"
"But you have to understand!" He's yelling now. "Please, Rose! You have to remember me! I-I can't leave you here… I… I need you."
He doesn't look at her during his last sentence. His wet hair covers his face, hiding the tears in his eyes.
"Please, Rose," he murmurs. "Stay with me. Let me help you. Please."
He lifts his gaze to meet hers. She doesn't move, but just looks him over. The confusion in her eyes seems to die for a few moments and he feels hope spring up in his hearts.
"I'm sorry, Doctor," she shakes her head and backs away.
Then she's gone. Disappearing in the rain and leaving the Time Lord alone. She doesn't turn back even when she hears him wail her name once more.
