"When did rule one become the Doctor lies?" Rose asked him curiously. He fidgeted with his bow tie. "Is that your new nervous habit?"
"Is what?" He asked and she reached up and put her hand on his. "Maybe, I don't know yet, still cooking." He said quickly and turned away. "Let's go somewhere."
"Answer me. John told me everything when the Tardis came back empty. When did rule one become the Doctor lies?"
"It's always been a rule. How about we go to Barcelona, you loved Barcelona."
"Well don't teach our son that rule. He is going to have a hard enough time as it is."
"He'll be fine." He replied quickly. "He can tell it's me. Time Lords always can."
"I know he will get use to you having a different face. That isn't what I mean. What I mean is, he is growing up, traveling all of space and time. What if one day he settles down to get a proper education, he can't very well talk about everything he has seen or done. They would lock him up. He needs to know he can always trust his father." Rose says softly.
"Alright."
"So first things first, I think you should go apologize to Captain Jack."
"But that happened years..." He started to say and the look on Rose's face stopped him. Silently he changed he coordinates on the Tardis and pulled the lever.
He landed the Tardis on the rift and not even a minute later the doors opened. "Doctor," Jack exclaimed looking at John. "Is it a party."
"He's the Doctor," John pointed at him.
"He is not the Doctor," Jack replied.
"I am the Doctor," He pouted.
"He is," Rose giggled. "Oh, my god. Where is Mickey, he owes me?" She ran to the Captain and gave him a quick peck on the cheek before running off the Tardis calling for Mickey.
"What happened?" Jack asked him.
"Lake Silencio." He responded.
"This moron decided to get himself killed." Amy added. "And what is with the bow tie. Is it a cry for help?"
"Bow ties are cool, right Rory."
"Don't get me involved." Rory responded and John jumped.
"I forgot you were there. You should really talk more." John said jokingly.
Rose stepped onboard with Mickey in tow and Martha following close behind. "See he is dressed like my granddad and thinks bowties are cool. You owe me." She giggled.
"Since everyone is onboard, Rose close the doors. I have the perfect place in mind." He said ignoring them and eying John who nodded. Together they sent the Tardis on it's way.
-DW-
"So where are we?" Mickey asked as the Tardis landed.
"It's when are we," Martha chided him laughing.
"We are on Anura about 2 million years in the past. Right now the Anurans live under the surface and the planet is free from any land dwelling inhabitants." John replied.
"What do the Anurans look like?" Amy asked curiously.
"Toads, now come on everyone off." He waved them out the door. The sun beat down brightly on a planet that almost looked earthlike. Except for the fact the water was just a slightly brighter blue and the sand had hints of purple. He took Kiam's hand and exited the Tardis ahead of everyone else and headed down to the water's edge.
Kiam hesitated as the Doctor sat down and took off his boots and then helped Kiam take off his own shoes.
"The water cold." Kiam whispered.
"I know, but that's okay. You just have to go in quickly and soon you won't notice." He offered Kiam his hand again and Kiam took it and smiled up at him. "Ready," He asked and Kiam nodded. "Geronimo."
"You could at least take his shirt and your.. oh never mind." Rose called out from further up.
"Come on in dear, the water's fine." He called up to Rose.
"I'm fine up here. I'll just be talking to Martha if you need me." Rose called back.
"Alright Kiam, let's see what we can find." He said happily to his son.
-DW-
The fire burned brightly as the group sat around it. The evening had turned cold quickly after the sun had set and the fire gave a welcome warmth. The sound of the waves gently lapping the beach further down gave the beach a relaxing feel.
He sat with Rose between his legs, her back leaning against his chest and his arms wrapped around her. Kiam was dozing with his head on her legs. Nearby Amy and Rory also sat enjoying the fire with Mickey and Martha. A little further on Jack was trying to convince John that skinny dipping at night was fun and he promised he wouldn't look, much.
"Everyone is out here," He whispered, "We could go in and be alone."
"I can't yet." She whispered back.
"Why not," He sounded disappointed now.
"Because just like Kiam, I know it's you, but I almost feel as though I am cheating on you at the moment." She turned to look at him as his face fell. He quickly tried to cover it but the hurt was still there. She kissed him gently on the lips and he smiled briefly at her. "I love you."
"I love you," He responded and pulled her tighter to him. Surrounded by everyone he loved, he realized what he had almost given up early in the day. "I'm sorry." He said as he buried his face in her hair.
"It will be okay," She responded not quite understanding what he was apologizing for. "We got through worse, we can get through this." He turned his head toward hers and kissed her passionately,"
"Then maybe I can show you the stars." he added seductively.
"Oh Doctor," Rose groaned.
"People are watching," Amy called over.
"If you don't like it turn your back," He responded but Rose laughed and turned around and pulled Kiam up on her lap before standing up.
"I am going to go put him to bed. In about ten minutes I will be in ours." She kissed his head. "Maybe we will see those stars tonight."