Oh my god, this is amazing, you did such a great job writing all of their characters! This is definitely in my top 3 for stories from this fandom. I love it!

This is my sixth or seventh time reading this and it’s the first time I’ve noticed that this isn’t actually marked as complete XD I was just thinking what a lovely ending it was, to leave it at all the Ponds happy and together and then I looked up and jaksksks it’s not actually complete XD

Still at least it worked out all right. I mean, it could’ve been left on a cliffhanger!

Thank you so much for writing and sharing, it was positively lovely. I always go back to this story when I miss 11 (which is always tbh) 3 3 3

This is — hands down — the BEST Doctor Who fanfic I have ever read. Here’s hoping you will write more of it!

FUCKKKKKK ITS ovER

Awesome!

I really love this. The characterization, the "adventures", meeting the companions and them meeting the Doctor and River- terrific work on characterization, background and relations!

I especially love the Doctor being taken care of and that he opened up, at least a bit, about his pain. Poor Doctor, there's so much pain in his life and he keeps thinking he doesn't matter...so nice to see he does, for once, allowing himself to be comforted. I really think the Ponds are in an unique position there, with their special bond they have with him through River.

I'm a bit different when it comes to Rose and the Doctor though- I do believe he loves/loved her, very much so and that it was because he loved her that he let her go- that and he probably believed he didn't deserve her...also that he wouldn't survive the pain seing her age before his eyes. The hurt/pained expression in his eyes when he leaves her at Journey's End and she snogs his clone, IMO clearly says volumes. The guilt he feels about her is a bit less than the others because at least she's with him, the him she loves so much and in his mind, he probably convinced himself that it was better for her.
Sorry, I hope I didn't come of as preaching- if so, I really didn't mean to..Was not trying to convince you or anything.

As for Donna...of course it would be her that makes him feel most guilty...as much as I loved Rose (admittedly more because of the Doctor), I loved Donna and her relationship with the Doctor more. It tore me apart when he had to erase her memories of him to save her life. To me, that was way worse than if she had died, although only if her death had been during an adventure. Her dying because the Doctor refuses to save her life would have been worse...ah, I don't know. All I do know is that Donna's fate hit me hard, very hard and I still cry even just thinking about it. I want to hug the Doctor so much. And I still pray and hope that Donna can come back eventually. Because she is the Doctor's best friend (and older/younger sister and mom rolled all in one) and she should be there..and she should be allowed to remember her incredible worth and her best friend. I miss her so much. Her and Wilf. Glad you managed to include both of them, btw, even though it hurt.

I am a sucker for Hurt/Comfort. Especially the Doctor being comforted. S/he deserves it so much, being held, protected, loved. (Yeah hopeless sap...)

So thank you so much for this gem.

Very sad to see this story end though.

Thanks again and greetings
~Sel

I really wish you would complete this fanfiction. It's still good, either way though. c:

Aww. Adorable kids.

NO-! Doctor don't be sad! We're here for you.! ;-;

This is my daily dose of depression I need.

Sweet-hearted Ponds. Tucking their Time-Lord in bed. c:

Awww... The Doctor can be such an innocent child sometimes... c:

this story is amazing and so wonderfully characterized. thank you for self sacrificing Doctor! and please more whump! A million thanks, can’t wait to read the rest!

From their point of view, they didn’t really have a kid. They lost their baby; even though they knew she lived, they never got to raise her. It’s not really about having kids, more about the chance to be parents. That’s what was lost.

But I do think you very accurately portrayed exactly what the Doctor’s opinion would be. But you have a daughter! Hellooooo!

And I ALSO think this is THE best Doctor Who fanfic I have ever read. Here’s to hoping you return and write more!

OH my gosh, just found this story - just read the whole thing! More, more, please!

I have deeply enjoyed reading this over the last couple weeks, saving each chapter to read as a special treat. You've done full justice to my favorite characters, and made my less favorite show characters more likeable. This was so much fun to read! Thank you for writing and sharing! I know you're probably done writing on this story - but I'm going to follow it, just in case. :)