She loves you by Rose Nebula

“My god, you were telling the truth, weren’t ya, Rose?” Jackie blurted as she looked back and forth between Rose and the Doctor in astonishment.

“Telling the truth about what, Rose?” The Doctor glanced at Rose, a curious expression on his face.

“You two aren’t shagging!” Jackie proclaimed loudly. Too loudly. The entire room fell silent as everyone stared at Jackie, Rose, and the Doctor.

Rose wanted to melt into the floor. “MUM!” She hissed in mortification.

“Although, I must say, I’m not sure why not,” Jackie continued, gesturing between Rose and the Doctor, ignorant of her daughter’s embarrassment. “You love ‘im, an’ it’s obvious he loves you. Now that’d be a right lovely birthday present, knowing you two are happy together. Together.”

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Picture inspired by the story:
"Happy Birthday, Jackie" by mountaingirlheidi
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