I'm glad to see you're all still out there and willing to take me back :) Uni is a little more stressful than I'd hoped due to last minute assignments and such so things always get left behind. I hope you're all well though :D

Sashaxh: ISN'T IT! I took one look at that top hat and almost died.

1945: There is a bit of Lucy especially on the hen day thing. So enjoy running around with Winter, Fawks and co in the past :)

Sonotalady: Yes, I'm starting to appreciate just how much I need to thank you for reviewing almost every chapter despite being horrendously busy!

Rachy Babes: Oh you're so modest :) totally life changing, I think I'd be a completely different person. Yes she says no, then she gives in to the VERY DRUNK girl who isn't thinking straight. I'm not saying she's not fine with it afterwards I'm just saying that morally it was a bad decision. :D But she should be used to that by now ;)

kie1993: Thank you! That means a lot :)

We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing

Everyone can see we're together
As we walk on by
and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose

Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
high hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
no we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong
This is our family Jewel

Sister Sledge - We Are Family

Jack lay back against the chez lounge in the wardrobe and waited patiently for Winter to reveal her next outfit and carelessly tossing tarantula legs for Pip to hunt down. He'd lined several dresses up for her to try, keeping her in suspense of where she was going but he was struggling to contain the nervous thoughts in his stomach. Would she like it? 'So I was talking to the Doctor.' He called as she changed.

'Oh really.'

'He said you asked him to walk you down the aisle.' Winter smiled, doing up the buttons carefully.

'You don't mind do you? I mean I didn't know whether you wanted him as an usher or something but since you hadn't asked…' He chuckled and looked up at the sound of tapping heels. Winter appeared at the door in a red shin length dress, short sleeved with a red cloth belt clasped with a silver oval and pearl buttons down the front. 'What do you think?' She asked. He smiled and ran a finger over her victory rolled hair.

'You look wonderful.'

'So this is the one?' he nodded and handed her a notebook sized black leather handbag which she slung across her chest. He sighed and pulled it back over her head and onto her shoulder.

'Have you ever been to the 1940's, no one wears their bags across their chest…oh.' She grinned as he realised his mistake.

'Sooo, 1940's eh?'

'You little minx.' With a shrug of her shoulders she stuck her tongue between her teeth and pranced over to the door. He followed her quickly and grabbed her waist. 'I should know better than to fall for your little traps.'

'Yes you should know better.' She replied, 'But for the record, I'm glad you don't.' He looked down at her and kissed her forehead.

'And for the record,' he replied, 'I'm glad you asked the Doctor, I thought you might, that's why I didn't make him my best man.' Pip trotted behind her as she swept out of the room, his tail held high in pride and a knowing smile on his face.

They entered the console room and Winter laughed quietly. Amy, both Gwens, Lucy, Jess and Jacky were all happily dressed in other 1940's style dresses or silk tops and trousers. Alexandra was in her element, leant against the console chatting to the Doctor in one of her normal blue dresses. But Winter's eye was drawn to Fawks, she was glaring at John, her arms crossed stubbornly over her chest and her lips forced out in a vicious pout. The demon looked up at Winter and prowled closer, weaving through the crowd of guests and refusing to uncross her arms.

'What's the matter?' Winter asked.

'Your boyfriend.' She growled. Jack smiled and shrugged.

'You look lovely.' He told her.

'I look ridiculous. What the hell is this monstrosity of a curtain I've been forced to wear?' Winter looked down at the dress her girlfriend had been put into. It was long sleeved and high collared made of a medium thickness dark and light orange pin stripes. Pip was sitting on the railing, his hand over his face and his shoulders shaking with laughter as Winter giggled at the sight, no it really wasn't very Fawks at all, thick, heavy, no skin on show, and orange stripes? She had every reason to look peeved. Winter reached down and pecked her cheek.

'Just think about how happy you'll be when you take it off.' Fawks grinned and her tail snaked around Winter's waist.

'Even happier if you were there.' Winter rolled her eyes and batted her away.

'Not the night before my wedding Angel, another time.' She stepped away from Jack and headed over to Alexandra and the Doctor. Fawks sidled up to Jack smiling to the crowd as the Doctor brought the TARDIS to land but through her gritted teeth she growled.

'You're dead Harkness.' He chuckled and grinned flinging his arm over her shoulder in a sign of friendship as Winter glanced over but under his breath he whispered to Fawks.

'I'd like to see you try.' Fawks smirked at him.

'You're not the only one with a case of immortality this time, Captain.' She whispered, still a grin on her face.

'You wanna test that? I can be very creative.' He muttered before laughing lightly as if they'd been having a normal jokey conversation.

Winter turned to the Doctor and patted him on the back, he looked up and she motioned towards Fawks and Jack as they grinned on the steps.

'Do they really think that's fooling any of us?' The Doctor smiled but refrained from answering, choosing instead to pull out an old schoolyard bell from underneath the console and ring it loudly until everyone was quiet.

'Women departing for the hen…day…thing.' He paused and rolled back on his feet pulling a face before continuing, 'we have reached your destination.' Winter kissed the top of Peregrine's head.

'It's a girls day out Pip, you go with Jack.' he pulled a face but relented and retreated to the back where he chose to sit diligently on Rory's shoulder. The Doctor walked over to the door pulling Winter along at his side, 'shut your eyes.' She did as he asked and felt the wind and sun on her face as he pushed the door open and led her outside. 'Let me introduce you to the 23rd of February 1941. The New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations.' Winter's eyes snapped open and were instantly accosted by the bright colours and live atmosphere of a town in full carnival mode. Her jaw dropped slightly and she looked back to Jack in the doorway of the TARDIS, the other men attempting to grab a look before they left the women there. He smiled and gave her a mini salute before ushering the boys back into the TARDIS, the Doctor headed back and turned in the doorway to give them the rules.

'Alright everyone, no messing with history, no mentioning key events before they've happened, no chatting up poor innocent bystanders…' he gave a pointed look to Fawks who sighed.

'Yeah yeah old man, not like I could pull an ogre in this dress.'

'And be back in this spot at 10 o'clock tonight for pick up. Have a nice time.' He threw Winter a small drawstring purse and she looked inside as the TARDIS disappeared, it was full of American dollars. Fawks grabbed the purse and looked around at the crowds.

'First things first.' She growled, 'I need a stiff drink. And maybe some scissors.'

"You are not vandalising that dress." Fawks' Gwen said.

"Is it still vandalising if I'm making it better?" Fawks grumbled.

"I like it," Winter said trying not to laugh, she took Fawks' hand and dragging them through the crowd of people. "Let's go have a look."

Fawks pulled away from the main group to a bar and she grinned at the young man in the bright clothes who was pouring bottles into glasses.

"Hey." He smiled brightly.

"Hey, I want..." Fawks quickly counted b ack. "Erm... eight, no, sorry, nine."

"Nine what, Darlin'?" Fawks grinned.

"Don't care, something that tastes good and that'll make my head spin."

"Welcome to the Mardi Gras, this whole place, good for the soul!"

"Just what the Doctor ordered." Fawks grabbed the drinks and hurried back to where she could see Amy's red hair retreating into the crowd.

"Already?" Alexandra asked as Fawks handed her a bottle.

"It's 1941, this stuff won't even tingle." They secured a spot along the railings and huge the huge bustling crowd was eagerly awaiting the jolly jazz music that could be heard so far off. Fawks handed a bottle to Lucy.

"You're Lucy, right?" She asked. Lucy smiled and nodded. "I'm Fawks."

"Stop it." Winter said without glancing in her direction.

"I was saying hello." Fawks rolled her eyes. "Seriously. We're going to watch a parade." Fawks moaned.

"Shut up," Winter said, 'I think Jack chose really well, I want to watch the parade and it's my party so merr.' leaning over the railings and looking down the road where brightly coloured floats and costumes could be seen in the distance.

"Merr?" Fawks laughed, 'is that a technical term?'

'Yes it means, 'my pparty my rules.' Jess looked to Fawks and groaned.

"Oh, God..." She moaned. Jacky and Alexandra turned to her. "I know that face."

"Ah, crap," Fawks' Gwen said as she looked over. "What are you planning?"

"Carnival food and a closer look." Fawks grinned. She took Winter's hand.

"Let's go get a closer look."

"Fawks," Winter groaned. Turning to look at Fawks' mischievous grin..

"Trust me?" Winter sighed at the look of excitement on the demon's face and smiled gently.

"Never," Fawks pouted at her, "Doesn't mean I won't follow you though."

"Same here." Jacky told Amy as they followed the demon through the fray.

"Not that that ever goes according to plan." Gwen told her doppleganger.

Next chapter should be up later this week. Review? :D