He couldn't stand to live at the mansion anymore, so he moved into a small one bedroom flat, that made him feel claustrophobic. Jackie was over almost daily checking up on him. She made sure that he had food in his kitchen and that his flat was clean and that he was taking care of himself. She had become almost like a mother to him which amused him greatly since she had hated him when they first met. She talked of Rose and how Rose was working and getting back on her feet. He listened but hardly ever responded. He had waited two years years to get back to her and then they had tried and failed to make it work for almost 6 months after that. Now another five months had passed and though he could feel the earth turning he found it hard to believe he had been there almost a year now.

It was after midnight when his phone rang. Curious he looked at it for a second before answering it. "Hello?"

"Oh, God Doctor, Rose was in a car accident." Jackie said frantically over the line and he felt himself turning pale.

"Is she okay."

"I don't know they won't tell me anything. They are taking her to Royal Hope Hospital. Do you know where that is?"

"Yep. I'll meet you there."

"Thank you." And the line went dead. He quickly dressed and ran out the door to his car. He got in and drove to the hospital. Parking he got out and ran inside.

"Rose Tyler, She was in a car accident." He told the receptionist. He was given her room number and he rushed up the stairs and down the hall to where her room was. Knocking softly he opened the door to see Jackie sitting by her bed and Rose sound asleep. At least he hoped she was asleep. Her leg was propped up in a cast and she had a bandage on her head. An IV was hooked to her arm and she was hooked to monitors.

"Jackie," He exclaimed and ran over to her and hugged her. "How's Rose?"

"She's resting. Come on in." She whispered. He went in and pulled out his glasses and looked at her charts and the monitor. Aside from the broken leg and the cut to her head she was okay. He breathed a sigh of relief before settling into the free chair and taking her hand.

"I'm so sorry." He whispered.

"It's not your fault." Jackie replied. "According to the police, her car slid on some ice and she hit a tree. It was about an hour before someone saw the car and called for help."

"She was alone." He asked horrified.

"I'm okay," Rose replied softly and squeezed his hand.

"But you were alone and Rose you should have never had to be alone." He kissed her on the head and she moved over slightly and patted the bed. He climbed up onto and laid down next to her just holding her in his arms.

-DW-

He played with the bowtie. He hated bowties, but she had wanted him to wear one. It had been a tough year. After the car accident, she had to go through rehabilitation to get walking again and she still struggled with a brace on it. Her leg had been shattered in three places and she would more than likely always have a limp now. He had stood by her side through the whole thing. He felt guilty that he hadn't been there when she was injured but he could be there for her now.

He still remembered the look on her face as they had walked along the boardwalk on the beach, holding hands. He was nervous and as the sun set she found out why. He got down on one knee in front of her and took her hand.

"Rose, I have made mistakes in the past. I have hurt you and left you alone when you needed me the most. Now if you let me I will spend the rest of my life making it right." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box, in it was a gold band with a little diamond on top.

"Yes, oh yes." She said happily. Now he was standing in front of the church waiting. He looked out at the small group of people that had gathered for the wedding. Jackie was out of sight, helping Rose get ready. As the music started Jackie rushed in and sat down. Tony came down the aisle first carrying the rings and rushed to stand by his mother.

As the music changed she came around the corner her arm linked with Pete's. She had chosen a light blue low cut dress that flowed down into a long skirt. She had her hair up in curls that fell around her face. His hearts skipped a beat as she approached him. Pete kissed her on the cheek and then gave her arm to the Doctor's before going to stand with his wife.

He tried to pay attention to what the pastor was saying but he found himself staring at Rose. He repeated his vows and then took the ring and slipped it on her finger. She did the same to him.

"I do." She said.

"Then I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."

He leaned forward and gently brushed his lips on hers, teasing her, before pressing his mouth firmly to hers.