Prologue:

Rose Tyler, Parallel Universe.

Rose Tyler burst through the front door of her mum's flat, slamming the door behind her and pressing her back against it, wishing nothing more than to disappear into its wooden frame.

"Oh Rose is that you? I've been waiting for hours! For Pete's sake, one would think I'd asked you to do this year's shopping! I only asked you to get the mail!" Jackie Tyler began.

Rose, still pressed up against the door, pressed one hand to her mouth in an effort to stifle the sob she felt building up within her. Her mother continued rambling on until she noticed Rose's complete silence. Turning around, she saw her Rose, eyes swollen from crying, tears streaming down her face, with a letter grasped tightly in her hand.

"Oh, sweetheart, what's wrong?" Jackie's concerned voice barely penetrated her daughter's veil of grief.

"Rose?" She called a bit louder this time, cautiously approaching her daughter.

This time, Rose did look up, but when she opened her mouth to speak, all that came out was a shuddering sob.

"Oh, sweetheart..." Her mum crooned, enveloped her daughter in a hug and comfortingly stroking her hair. "What's wrong darling?"

Rose gasped, choking on her tears, and took a step back. Jackie's attention was once more turned to the letter in her hand.

"What's that then Rose?" she asked gently.

Rose held it up, and covered her mouth again once more, swallowing back a sob.

After breathing deeply for a moment she managed to choke out a few words.

"It's a letter... From him." she stated, staring at it blankly.

"From who, love?"

"From... " she took a breath, "It's from the Doctor."

Hello everyone! This is my first fan fiction... Hope y'all like it!

Reviews and advice encouraged and welcomed. Thank you!

-United-Whovians