Title: A Day and Life on the TARDIS
Author: Flydye8/Heintz571
Pairings: Clara/12th Doctor
Rating: T
Summary: This is a collection of stories about the times in-between Clara's and the Doctor's adventures. The ones we never see; because we all know once you starting living with someone, life always gets more interesting. The stories are primarily fluffiness, domestication, family life, romance and a loving friendship taking place after "Last Christmas".
Authors Note: Another Chapter for your enjoyment and another deepest thanks to my beta reader Marie Anna Louise who is brilliant, amazing and a dear friend. Thank you for the reviews and please review again if you desire to.
Clara sat on the porch of the cottage twiddling the rings on her fingers trying unsuccessfully to patiently wait for the Doctor's return. Before he had driven off, he had told her that he would be back soon once he had completed the plans for their romantic weekend. Then, just over an hour ago, she heard him through their mind connection tell her she needed to pack a bag for the weekend and he would be home soon. She smiled as she contemplated how strong their connection had become over the last few months allowing them to converse over so many miles; a few months back, she wouldn't have thought it was possible.
She took a moment and breathed deeply trying to control the state of her arousal that was increasing as the herbal tea was metabolized by her body. She reminded herself for the umpteenth time that she needed to let the Doctor lead in their lovemaking this weekend and hoped that Susan was right, that they would both be more satisfied and feel more in control as her pheromones were felt intensely by the both of them.
She lifted her hair, taking note that she would soon need another haircut before she fanned herself with her other hand. The air was thick with humidity and with the two little furnaces growing inside of her, she was quite uncomfortable. Looking over the ocean and to the horizon she saw storm clouds rapidly approaching, and she guessed that there was only just a few hours before the rain would hit land giving her some reprieve from the heat.
With the stickiness in the air and her increasing arousal she needed to move. Standing, she started to pace the small deck checking the road often, hoping the Doctor would make an appearance soon.
The Doctor glanced to the back seat of his motor car and smiled: nestled on the leather seat were multiple bags, most had food for the weekend but one had two very special items in it. While driving he reached into his pants pocket and felt for the keys to the place they would be staying at for their romantic interlude. He was pleased to have found that the owner of the pub was also the landlord of the small bit of property he remembered. When he asked if the path to the small dwelling would be easy for his pregnant wife to walk on the owner reassured him that she would be fine.
When his motor car hit a pot hole causing him to be jostled in the driver's seat, he quickly looked behind him again to make sure the bags were still in place and then breathed a sigh of relief to find everything was fine.
Normally he wouldn't have been so concerned but the special bag held a ring for his Clara. They had been referring to each other as husband and wife for a while but he felt it was time to make it official at least on Earth. As of yet they hadn't told Clara's family she was pregnant and he knew they would have to remedy that very soon. He figured that a quick hop to visit her family in Blackpool would be safe enough for Clara, especially if they traveled soon after the next release of vortex energy but he would have to ask Susan to see what she thought.
The other item in the special bag was a gift for Susan. Over the last few months she had been wonderful and her guidance proved invaluable. He hoped that she would enjoy his gift because it expressed how much he appreciated having her back in his life.
Rounding a corner, the cottage came into view and as he pulled up closer he saw his wife pacing the porch, and the sight of her caused his hearts to leap with joy and love. Being away from her even for a couple hours was simply too much time to be separated from her.
He brought his car to a stop and stepped out from the driver's seat and watched as his love ran down the steps into his arms. He picked her up gently and twirled her around in a circle, and once her feet were planted firmly on the ground again he kissed her passionately.
"I've missed you, Clara Oswald," he said as he nuzzled her hair breathing in the essence of her.
"I have missed you too, my Doctor," she responded in kind placing her head on his chest listening to his duel heartbeats.
Pulling away from her he apologized, "I'm sorry I caused you pain. I didn't mean to. I just had to work a few things out."
Smiling up at him, she placed her hand on his cheek, "No don't do that, sometimes things happen."
"Yes, but I shouldn't have been so…"
Clara quickly interrupted him, "Listen, Susan and I had a good talk while you played hide and seek with me and she explained how you might be feeling a bit out of control."
"Did she now?"
"Yes," Clara answered and then continued, "She said that we are at the mercy of some crazy pheromones. And while she explained it to me she served me a cup of tea to help with my sexual urges. She also gave me some good advice. She is brilliant that granddaughter of yours."
Nodding he asked, "So you understand why I acted like such an arse?"
"Yeah, but next time please just talk with me. Okay?"
"I'll remember to do that," he replied then bent down and kissed her again then bent a bit further and kissed her protruding tummy, "Have you been good, my younglings, for your Mam?" he whispered through her clothed abdomen.
Clara shook her head, "You know you look silly doing that."
Meeting his eyes he smirked, "Yes I know, but I'm allowed to be silly. I'm going to be a dad again so it is my given right."
A chuckle behind them caused them to look at the source of the sound and they saw Susan leaning on one of the porch pillars.
"Yes, you're correct grandfather, you do have a right to be a bit silly."
Moving from Clara's side the Doctor approached his granddaughter and much to her surprised he embraced her in a loving hug. Once finished he pulled away and spoke with admiration, "You, my beloved granddaughter, are a wonderful person."
Not sure what to think about his hug and compliment Susan replied timidly, "Thank you. I've learned from the best."
With a maniacal laugh he held up his fingers and pointed at her, "I've got something for you." He then scampered down the stairs and back toward his car. Reaching in the back seat he pulled out his gift for her. Following him down the steps, Susan watched as he spun around and handed her a rectangular package he nodded and said, "Go ahead and open it."
Removing the lid from the box and handing it over to Clara who stood next to her, she reached in and pulled out a photo album. Her eyes watered as she read the inscription embossed on the cover which said: Our Family. In the slot below was a picture of her, Clara and the Doctor embracing as they stared out the doors of the TARDIS; the picture had been taken the day she finally reunited with her grandfather so many months ago.
Tracing the edges of the photo with her fingers she asked, "How is this possible?"
Smiling the Doctor explained, "The control room of the TARDIS is always being recorded just in case something happens, so I simply accessed the data base with my sonic, found the image I wanted, downloaded it into the kiosk at the store and printed the image."
Excitedly he opened the album and pointed, "Look at this one."
Susan followed his fingers and saw a picture of her, her husband and their son smiling. She recognized the picture because it was the one from her mantle in her old home.
The Doctor continued, "When I was putting the dampening field around your home I saw this picture and decided to take it back to the TARDIS. I thought you might want a special picture when you were ready."
Nodding she turned to the next page and saw a picture of her and her grandfather in his first persona standing in front of the TARDIS and below that there was a picture of her, Barbara and Ian in almost the same pose.
Turning the page one more time tears cascaded down her cheeks as the image showed her and the 8th persona of her grandfather outside her home. Breathlessly she whispered, "Why?"
Smiling softly at her he stated quietly, "You were always close to my heart Susan and I never forgot you, and as our family continues to grow I hope you will add more photographs to the album."
So overwhelmed by his gesture of love, she grabbed him and pulled him in for a tight hug, "Thank you, grandfather. I love my gift just as much as I love you."
Embarrassed by her show of affection the Doctor just nodded and reached into his pocket. Slowly he pulled out the key to the TARDIS and handed it to her, "We are going to be gone for the weekend, so if you want to you can take Sexy for a little spin. I know she would enjoy it because being stuck in one place can make her a bit testy."
Chuckling Susan placed the key in her pocket, "I just might do that. I think it is time to go back to my house pack up a few things, and then return here to my new home so I can enjoy my family."
"I think that is a brilliant plan," he said then turned toward Clara smiling he grabbed her hand and lead her to his motor car before continuing, "Your chariot awaits, my lady." Returning his smile, Clara nodded then hand in hand they hurried to the car for their mini-adventure weekend.
Susan watched them leave and chuckled, "They are like newlyweds."
Once they were out of sight Susan moved toward the TARDIS and placed the key into the lock and stepped inside. Pausing in the doorway for a moment she smiled as the ancient machine hummed to life. Susan looked at her gift then pulled it to her chest, glancing up to the ceiling she asked, "How would you like to go for a little trip?"
The TARDIS hummed in delight as Susan walked to the console; typing in the coordinates to her old home, she pulled the activation switched and as the rotors came to life her spirit was filled with happiness. After all that she had endured things were finally looking up.
As the TARDIS reached her destination Susan walked out the doors with a pep to her steps only to halt her movements as a handsome man with dark hair, mischievous blue eyes, and a swagger that made her eyes roll approached her.
Holding out his hand he introduced himself with a cheeky grin, "Captain Jack Harkness at your service, beautiful lady."
Ignoring his extended hand Susan asked, "What the hell are you doing at my home, Captain?"
Bringing his hand back down to his side Jack explained with a slight disappointment to his voice, "I need your help finding your grandfather, the Doctor."
"Why?" she asked as she side stepped around him to open the door to her house.
Turning on the balls of his feet he answered, "I heard that the Doctor is going to be a father again."
Facing him she countered, "Yes, it is true but that doesn't explain why you are here."
Worry shown in his eyes, "Well you see the Doctor has many enemies in the universe and there is a bounty out for his offspring." Seeing her crestfallen face he reassured, "And I'm not going to let anything happen to the Doctor or his offspring, which is the reason why I'm here. He has dropped off the map, but his isolation is not going to keep his enemies at bay very long. He is going to need my help, but to be able to do that I need to know where he is."
Susan's hearts clinched in pain. Nodding at Jack, she spoke, her voice strained with barely controlled emotion, "Come inside Captain and let's have a little chat."
"Lead the way, ma'am," Jack said as he moved to follow her inside.
Authors Note 2: Hello Captain Jack, I loved him as a character in DW and I am so pleased to be able to put him in my story. More is to come and thanks for reading