Here we are. At the end of this story.

Firstly, I want to apologise again that this end hasn't come sooner. I am still so annoyed that work got in the way of something that I wanted to do. I know that life can't be helped but when you are working a job that you don't want to work, it is things like this that keep you going. it felt weird and wrong not to write and to leave this for over a month. So I am sorry that I had to do that.

Secondly, I want to thank you all for your support. As always you have been amazing and do write for you guys as much as myself. I have enjoyed reading every review that has come through and hope you enjoy this chapter as much as you have enjoyed the rest of them.

I will be back. I don't know when yet. I am definitely taking a break from upload, mainly because I don't have anything to upload at the moment. I will be taking at least a month off but we will see how things go. Maybe if I get lucky and get a new job (one I will actually enjoy), then things will be better for me.

The next story will more than likely be Open Wifi, Missing Students.

Hopefully will see you soon.


Chapter 20

The Future

Dear Father

I am sorry I haven't written to you in a while. We have been a little busy. Finally found somewhere where we would like to call home, but more about that a bit later.

I am so glad that you told me to take this opportunity. The universe is amazing. We have seen many planets and such wonderful sights. We have got into danger a few times, a few close calls but John has always got us out of trouble. He is just brilliant like that. I am learning off of him. I did save him on our last adventure. He wasn't too happy about that. We have saved many planets. It has just been amazing. Not when we have had to walk away from some situations.

I am having the time of my life and I definitely wouldn't change a thing. We will be visiting soon. We have some exciting news. It is one of the reasons that we are trying to find somewhere to call home. I think the news will be better in person.

Look forward to seeing you soon.

Love

Clara Smith

Lady John Smith XII of Gallifrey


"Miss, can you do your posh voice?"

Clara turned around to face the class. There had been a few changes since she left Endor, the main one being the way that she talked and acted. She no longer acted or talked like she was taught. Not that she minded. She wanted to break away from her title.

They knew that everyone knew who they were. It was pretty hard when John was who he was. Even the twelfth brother just couldn't be forgotten about. He was a war hero. However, it was largely ignored.

"Well, I suppose that you have been good." She said, falling back into that voice. "Now I think we are done for the day. I hope that you have a good evening and I will see you in the morning."

The children all smiled widely at her before they placed their books into their desks before running out of the classroom. Clara smiled as she begun to clean off the board and tidy up her room. She dropped down into her chair before she heard the knock. Just on time.

"You do know you don't have to knock. I have finished for the day."

"I know." Twelve said as he entered the room.

She sat there smiling as she saw that he was wearing the baby carrier that she had brought. She didn't particularly think that he would use it but was glad to see that he was. He turned to the side to show their daughter.

"Look at daddy carrying you around." She said.

Twelve smiled as he sat down in the chair opposite her desk with a huff. The transition from the high life to a working life had taken it out on them. Twelve had trained as a doctor while Clara had chosen to teach. It was just demanding all the time, definitely Twelve's job and with an 18-month-old child in the mix, life was far from simple. However, Clara didn't mind that.

"Long day?"

"Too long. Always the days that I am on call are the busiest. That is the only reason I am using this thing. It was just easier than the pushchair."

"How has she been?"

"Quiet most of the time. So she is going to be a right pain in the backside tonight. Although, I don't think she has slept yet."

"That might be our saving grace."

"I know I want to spend some time with my wife."

Clara smiled, knowing that she wanted exactly the same. She knew what was on his mind but that didn't matter. The way he made her feel was enough to take every stress out of the day.

"How is your new assistant?"

"Nardole? He isn't my assistant. He is more of a nuisance than any assistance. I am actually considering taking someone else on. There is this person who approached me a few weeks ago. I think her name was Bill. I might have to take her up on that offer. Train her into being what I would want her to be like."

"Sounds like a good idea. You might need the extra help soon. Well not soon but in the near future."

"Why?"

"I have something to tell you. It is only something that I found out this morning."

"Okay." Twelve said, sitting up a little straighter.

"It will mean a trip to Endor."

"Clara, please tell me it is nothing serious."

She took him in for a moment, guessing how his worried features would change after she said what she was about to say.

"Would you enjoy having another child about?"

Twelve smiled widely at her. "Seriously? You are with child again."

"I think the common term is that I am pregnant."

"You're pregnant." He looked down at their daughter. "Do you hear that Ellie? You are going to have a brother or sister."

Ellie made some noises that sounded like sounds of agreement as she waved her hands about. Clara could only smile wider at her reaction. Their family was growing and in that moment, she couldn't help but feel like everything was perfect.

"Do we have to go to Endor or has Dave divorced Linda yet?"

"God I wish."

"We will have to dress all posh again. I am enjoying wearing what I want."

"Basil, half the time you look homeless."

"You've seen our ceremonial dress. I would rather look homeless than wear that."

"I will get your red velvet coat dry cleaned. You can wear that again with a shirt and trousers. Linda will hate you even more if you turn up wearing about sixty thousand layers. I am lucky. As I will be pregnant, I won't have to wear my corsets. Thank the stars."

"Well, we will just get through it how we have got through it the other times."

"Together." She said finishing off his sentence.

Everything in that moment was perfect. Twelve, John, Basil may not have been the brother that was promised to Clara but he was the brother that she wanted and that she was sure that would make her happy. Honestly, she thought she couldn't be any happier than she was in that moment.