Dr. John Noble: Widower, single father, and a bit of a wreck. Rose Tyler: Shop girl, only child, and a bit of a mess. How will their lives change when they meet?

Rose Tyler has left her old school behind, hoping to start over quietly. Then, months later, she meets the Smiths (where all boys are named John due to some long ago joke) and gains a dozen interesting friends. And after she falls for one of the Smiths and someone she'd hoped was gone forever returns, she resolves to face up to her past, and try and figure out her future. (Teen AU)

AU - Rose Tyler has been accepted into the Gallifreyan Academy for The Gifted. This Academy is no typical school and neither are the students and teachers. Rose doesn't think she fits in here. It won't take long for her to learn she's right at home. Especially, with the help of her fellow students who teach her being different is a good thing.