The Doctor held Cerys in one arm, cuddling her gently as he continued to rub Jack's back. He could feel Jack's worry as well as his exhaustion coming through the bond. Though he was worried about Jack, he was also excited to see Rose again. Seeing her for the last time standing on the beach had broken his hearts even more than knowing that she was trapped in the other universe. As much as he wanted to see her, he was also concerned that she wouldn't understand that he moved on.

"You should sleep for awhile," The Doctor whispered as he ran his hand up to Jack's head, running his fingers through his hair.

"I can't sleep. I need to talk to Rose," Jack argued half-heartedly, his voice still muffled by the Doctor's side. The Doctor made a face as Jack yawned blowing a large gust of hot air against his side.

"I will talk to Rose, after all she deserves to hear it from me. Rose will understand that we are a couple now Jack and have a family together. I don't know why she came back to this universe after I told her it was impossible, but I don't think she came back just for me. Whatever happened, I will find out and help her if necessary," The Doctor explained. Adjusting Cerys he leaned over kissing Jack softly on the head. Jack turned his head, letting their lips meet for a moment. They kissed slowly as the Doctor let the love he felt for Jack fill the bond. Breaking the kiss, he looked Jack in the eyes. "Please trust me. Just sleep for now."

"Will you help me fall asleep?" Jack wondered. The Doctor nodded.

"You need to move though as I am sure you aren't comfortable." The Doctor waited as Jack stood up for a moment, pulling the blankets back. He climbed on the bed again, tucking himself beneath them as he laid his head down on the Doctor's leg. The Doctor gently ran his hand through Jack's hair as he focused on the feeling of being calm. He let it wash over himself, pushing it through the bond they shared. Jack yawned again. He adjusted himself closer to the Doctor as he closed his eyes. The Doctor kept up the gentle movement until Jack's breathing evened out. Adjusting the blanket he turned to the sleeping baby in his arm.

"Your papa is a strong telepath for a human, I wonder how strong you are," the Doctor cooed. Placing his hand against her temple he gently pushed his mind against hers. She readily accepted his mind, though the connection was weak. He cooed at her in happiness that she could even make the weak connection. Her mind was strong and she would develop the telepathic centers as she grew. He formed a basic parental bond with her before carefully breaking the connection. Once Jack was awake, he would tie him into the bond as well but for now he could still feel her in the back of his mind. He couldn't read her emotions like he could with Jack as the parental bond was more basic, but he would be always able to feel her when she was close to him.

"Martha," He called out softly. She looked up from where she was working across the medi-bay. He motioned for her to come over and she set her work down before listening.

"Yes, Doctor?" She questioned.

"Can you put Cerys back in the incubator and then hand me Kui'la," The Doctor wondered. She took Cerys from him, but she hesitated before picking Kui'la up.

"We really shouldn't be moving her much Doctor," Martha explained.

"It will just be for a few minutes. I just want to see if I can form a parental bond with her," The Doctor replied. Martha carefully picked up Kui'la bringing her over to the Doctor. Rather then handing her to him, she helped him to lay her on his chest for the skin to skin contact.

"I was actually curious about that. You told me not to separate them because they are bonding as sisters, yet we are able to for short periods while they are fed and taken care of. When you were sleeping, though, I tried to separate them for longer and both of them showed signs of distress. Why is that?" Martha questioned.

"Because Kui'la was struggling at the time. Their bond isn't strong due to the fact they are both infants, but they can feel each other's minds when close. When you moved Kui'la away and didn't return her you upset them both and that is why I told you they have to stay close to each other," The Doctor reprimanded Martha while keeping his voice soft. He glared at Martha briefly before turning his full attention back to Kui'la. He cooed softly at her as moved his hand to her temples. Her mind was stronger than Cerys but she was weak and he quickly formed the bond before exiting her mind, not wanting to push her. He cuddled her for only a moment longer, then let Martha take her back. She laid Kui'la back down, adjusting the temperature for them slightly.

"Do you need anything before I return to my work?" Martha questioned, once she was satisfied both babies were stable.

"A fresh cup of tea would be nice," The Doctor responded. Martha chuckled, taking his cup and leaving the medi-bay. The Doctor looked down at his sleeping lover. Jack was still sleeping peacefully despite the conversation that the Doctor and Martha had around him. The Doctor hoped silently that Jack would sleep through Rose's arrival and when he woke again everything would be sorted out. Martha returned with his tea and he took a large drink of it as he tried to figure out how to pass the next few hours. He majority of it trying not to fidget and wake Jack. He was restless, though, and wanted to get up. He was also irritated at Martha as she refused to get him his suit, saying he didn't need to impress Rose. She also wouldn't take out his IV or let him go and greet Rose in Torchwood. Hearing footsteps in the corridors, his hearts raced expectantly. Disappointment filled him as Gwen stuck her head into the medi-bay.

"Jack," She called out.

"He is sleeping," The Doctor hissed keeping his own voice low.

"Sorry," Gwen replied lowering her voice. "He wanted me to let him know when Rose was here. She is waiting down in the rift control room at the moment as I wasn't sure I should bring her onto the TARDIS."

"You can bring her here," The Doctor stated.

"Are you sure?" Gwen wondered. The Doctor narrowed his eyes at her. "Alright. I will be right back. She left the medi-bay. Once she was gone the Doctor adjusted his blankets, sitting up a little straighter. It wasn't long before he heard two sets of footsteps returning and then she was there. She had aged a few years since he last saw her and her long blond hair was loose around her shoulders. She was smiling as she entered, but the smile quickly faded as she took in the picture in front of her. Her eyes focused on Jack for just a moment before meeting the Doctor's face again.

"Rose," He whispered almost reverently as he stared at her.

"Doctor. What happened?" She asked in concern as she rushed over to him. He reached out his arm with the IV and took her hand.

"I am just a little sick, nothing to worry about, but look at you. You've aged since the last time I saw you," He told her as he looked her over.

"And you look exactly the same," She responded. She leaned into give him a hug and he hugged her back close breathing her in. She smelled different to him. He couldn't quite figure out why. She released him leaning back as she looked at Jack. "So you and the Captain?"

"Yep," He popped the p, happy he didn't have to explain it to her. "We have a family now. In the incubator are our daughters. Cerys is the brunette and the littler one is Kui'la," The Doctor explained as he pointed towards it. Rose walked over to the incubator looking into it.

"You're a father," Rose whispered. She stared down at the two little girls with a hint of sadness in her eyes. The Doctor saw it but by the time she looked back up at him it was gone. She was smiling again. "I'm happy you finally have someone."

"Do you have anyone?" The Doctor wondered.

"Yes," Rose lied. She moved to sit next to him in the chair next to his bed.

"So why did you come back?" The Doctor questioned. The hurt was there and gone quickly from her eyes, leaving the Doctor to wonder when she learned to hide her emotions so well.

"The stars are going out in the other universe and I was hoping you could help us," Rose explained. "If you're sick, though, I could see about getting Torchwood to help." She stood up.

"I only need the IV for another day. Then I will help you to save your universe. Your room is still where you left it if you want to get cleaned up," The Doctor told her. She smiled at him leaning into hug him once more.

"I would like that. It is good to see you again Doctor," She replied kissing him softly on the cheek. She left the medi-bay. As soon as she was gone, Jack opened his eye.

"That went better then I thought," Jack informed him.

"I told you she would understand. Now go back to sleep," The Doctor whispered. He kissed Jack on the cheek, settling down to rest in his arms. He didn't know when he fell asleep, but he was woken a short time later to the loud cries of an unhappy newborn.

"I've got her," Jack told him as Martha didn't appear. Getting out of bed he moved to the incubator and looked in it. A frown crossing his face as he did.

"What is it?" The Doctor asked, sitting up and trying to see inside.

"Martha," Jack called out not answering him. Martha came in from the corridors wearing her pajamas and Jack swore. "Where is Rose?"

"Jack what happened," The Doctor panicked as he stood up.

"Kui'la's gone," Jack snipped at him.