Even though he had decided not to give up on her, he was worn in both his mind and his body. This was why he never let himself fall for his companions. Why he had never loved anyone like he had loved his wife so long ago on Gallifrey. This was his last attempt. If she rejected him still he would have to find a way to let her go. He went to the wardrobe and picked out a dress, bringing back to Rose before she had finished eating.

"Put this on," He told her laying the dress down on the bed.

"Where are we going," She asked him excitedly seeing the dress.

"You'll see," He replied as he left the room. He went back to the wardrobe and pulled down a black tuxedo. He hesitated for a moment before putting it on. He had always ran into bad luck when he wore a tuxedo and he wanted this night to be perfect. He got dressed and tied up the bowtie. Looking at himself in the mirror, he scrunched his face as he adjusted it. He ran his fingers through his hair and then headed to the control room.

Landing the Tardis he waited for Rose. He was standing with his back to the corridors when he heard her footsteps approaching and he turned to see her. His hearts seemed to catch in his throat. Rather than the dress he had picked out she was wearing a simple black dress that fell to just above her knee . The top was low coat but had lace fabric covering it. She had done her hair up in simple french braid pigtails and was wearing makeup and black high heels.

"You look beautiful." He finally managed to stammer.

"Thank you." She replied coming forward. He offered her his arm and she took it as they headed to the Tardis doors. He opened the doors and he could sense her disappointment as she saw a forest in front of them.

"Don't worry, the real surprise is further up." He whispered and lead her carefully along the path. As they reached the edge of the forest he asked her to shut her eyes and he felt her tense up.

"Please, Rose just trust me and close your eyes," He pleaded with her. She squeezed his arm gently and then closed her eyes.

"I trust you," she told him softly.

He led her out of the forest and up the side of a small hill. He removed her hand from his arm and then turned her slightly. He stepped away from her so that he could watch her reaction.

"Open them," He told her and watched as her face go from nervous to confused as she did. Spread out in the valley below were stone statues of people stretching high into the sky. Every statue looked different but all of them had their arms spread wide in front of them and their mouths slightly opened.

"Doctor," She started to say and he put his fingers to his lips. From the valley below a song was beginning to rise up to them. It started low and was gaining in volume until the noise surrounded and filled them. The melody was beautiful and haunting at the same time. The song, though having no words seemed to speak to her about heartache, pain and finally hope.

"What is this place," She asked him through the tears that were beginning to fall.

"The Singing Towers of Darillium," he replied.

"Does everyone hear the same song?

"Yes, but the song means something different to everyone who comes here." He walked up behind her and placed his hands around her waist. She tensed up immediately. "I'm not going to hurt you." He whispered in her ear, his voice sounding sad.

He held her as he felt her start to relax in his arms. He stood there holding her and breathing in her scent. To him the Towers were singing about lost loves and being so far from home. He was thankful she wasn't pushing him away again. As much as she wanted him away, he just needed to be able to have someone to hold.

She turned around slowly in his arms so that she was looking him in the eyes and he reached up and gently wiped the tears away from her cheeks as he leaned in and kissed her. She returned the kiss without hesitation. Then pulled back and rested her head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her and began to rock slowly to the music.

He kissed the top of her head. "I've missed you." He told her softly.

"I've been right here Doctor."

He shook his head, knowing she couldn't see him. The Towers sung on and they held on to each other as the tune changed from sorrow forgiveness.