Donna appeared in the doorway of the Tardis kitchen, hair disheveled, clutching her dressing gown around her. "I want to bake some cookies," she announced.

The Doctor turned from the kettle where he was making tea. "You are supposed to be in bed."

"I'm not sick, I'm fine. I feel like baking."

He walked over to her, taking her shoulder in his hands. "You are delirious." He leaned in and placed a kiss on her forehead. Her forehead was hot under his lips. "Just as I thought, you are running a fever. Now, back to bed with you." He led her down the corridor back to her room.

"But I'm not tired. I'm fine!" Donna protested, but allowed him to lead her over to her bed. He pulled the coverlet over her, and sat down on the bed.

"You'll feel much better after you've had a sleep."

"I'm really not sleepy." Donna closed her eyes. "What time is it at home?"

"It doesn't work like that. Why do you want to know?"

"I just wondered if I should be worrying about Gramps coming home from work, or walking down the street, or whether he's home safe having his tea."

"Why don't you just think of him safe at home having his tea."

"M'kay." Donna turned over onto her side, facing him. "We need milk."

He chuckled. "We'll stop tomorrow. Now, go to sleep." He reached over to rub her back soothingly.

"And bananas." She opened her eyes and started to sit up. "I should make a list."

He pushed her back down, gently. "Later. Sleep now. I'll make a list."

"It's your fault I'm sick, you know."

"Yes, I accept full responsibility. Now go to sleep."

"Never should have stayed out in the rain."

"Yes." He rubbed her back again.

"I must look a sight."

"You're beautiful. You'll be even more beautiful asleep. Now close your eyes."

She obeyed, then opened them again, trying to sit up. "Really, I should make a list, or we'll forget something."

"I'll take care of it. I'll take care of you. Stop worrying." He pushed her down again, then reclined next to her, pulling her to him. She was so warm; he wondered if he should be worried. He wrapped his arms around her. "Now, sleep."

She snuggled into him, resting her head against his heartbeats. "Will you stay with me until I fall asleep?" she asked, her voice muffled against him.

"I'll stay with you until you wake up again."