Chapter 10 - "Christmas..."

Jenna's PoV

'I've got to go to set this morning. We're starting filming on episode 4 apparently' Matt said to me the following morning.

I was brushing my teeth as be made breakfast.

'Oh. Can I come?' I asked.

'Of course you can come... But apparently there's a special guest star for this series who umm... You can't tell anyone about. I say that a lot I know but you can't'

'I won't. I promise' I said.

- - -

'Morning. Back again so soon Jenna... Just can't stay away' Karen joked.

'She's my girlfriend now' Matt informed her and she smiled.

'Good for you mate' Karen said and Steven approached.

'Roped you in did he Jenna? Is it the bow tie?'

'No. But he does look hot in a bow tie' I laughed.

'Oh yeah and we have an air date for the eleventh hour' Steven said so we all sat around listening.

'April 3rd'

'But we haven't finished filming them all yet'

'We've done the first three in all fairness, and episodes 6, 7 and 8. We're doing 4 and 5 now and should have 9 and 10 under wraps by the time episode 1 airs. Then they'll only be three more to film, and for episode 12 and 13 we'll be on location'

'Wow that sounds like a lot of work' I said.

'Yes it is. Now let's get on. This is Alex. She's going to be playing River Song. Nothing will make sense for a while but it window next series' Steven said.

'Next series?'

'Ah yes. We need to discuss contracts at some point as well'

'So much for getting to spend time with you' he mumbled to me.

'I'll be at school anyway. I'll still come up and see you every other weekend' I assured.

'Right positions, time for rehearsal' Steven announced and I went to go and sit in his chair.

'Right Alex, this is Matt... The Doctor. Matt this is Alex she's going to land on top of you in the Tardis and kick you in the nuts'

'Yeah I know. I read the script. Nice to see you again' he said holding a hand out. 'You too'

The scene was very difficult. Every time they said action, she landed on him in a different position... Not always acceptable for a PG children's programme.

'Sorry Matt, I really kneed you that time' Alex laughed and Karen was cracking up. 'It's alright' he winced bending over.

'I just won't be able to have sex... Ever' He announced.

Even I was giggling from the camera. I was watching all the playbacks while he complained adorably.

'Oh that ones priceless' she grinned and Karen seemed to agree. 'You don't need to take the piss' he grumbled.

'Good news, we got the shot we needed so time for Scene 4' the direction yelled.

'Action'

'I'm trying' he said trying to expert fly the Tardis.

'Use the stabilisers'

'There aren't any stabilisers' he said annoyed,

'The blue switches'

'Oh, the blue ones don't do anything, they're just blue'

'Yes, they're blue. Look, they're the blue stabilisers' she said pressing the button and the effects team stop the Tardis set shaking.

'See?'

'Yeah. Well, it's just boring now, isn't it? They're boring-ers. They're blue boring-ers.' He grumbled angry. I could tell he quite enjoy playing a grumpy doctor every now and then.

'Doctor, how come she can fly the Tardis?' Karen says..

'You call that flying the Tardis? Ha!'

'Cut. Time for lunch' director called.

Everyone left the set and went there separate ways and some started prepping for after lunch.

'You have a trailer? Wow it's dirty in here? Nothing like your flat' I complained.

I watched as she picked a few things up and found the sofa. 'You can stay in here after lunch' he told me.

'Why?'

'Because I have to kiss Karen after Lunch'

'And?' I said.

'Well I just wasn't sure if you'd want to watch that... Plus there's some major spoilers' He warned me.

'It's just acting' I said and pressed my lips to his.

It's safe to say that now we've found that we can do this, we do it often. We spent all of lunch kissing in his trailer that I felt bad because he didn't even get enough time to eat.

- - -

'So this is Amelia Ponds bedroom' he joked. 'Has she always like blue?'

'Come on Doctor. Smochie Smochie time' Karen laughed as the director was telling them how to do this.

'Well' he said sat on Amy's bed for this take.

'Yeah'

'Blimey'

'I know. This is the same night we left, yeah?'

He looked at his watch to really play into the scene. 'We've been gone five minutes.

'I'm getting married in the morning'

'Why did you leave it here?' He asked. Matt and Steven had discussed and they had decided that The Doctor is terrible at flirting and kissing, but in real life... I'd like to hope that I'm okay.

'Why did I leave my engagement ring when I ran away with a strange man the night before my wedding'

'Yeah'

'Hmm. You really are an alien, aren't you'

'Who's the lucky fellow?'

'You met him'

'Ah, the good looking one. Or the other one?'

'So, do you comfort a lot of people on the night before their wedding'

'Why would you need comforting?'

'I nearly died. I was alone in the dark, and I nearly died. And it made me think.'

'Well, yes, natural. I think sometimes. Well, lots of times'

'About what I want. About who I want. You know what I mean?'

'No'

'About who I want' it was quite amusing because Karen seems pretty good at this.

'Oh right, yeah. No, still not getting it'

'Doctor. In a word. In one very simple word even you can understand.' She says and leans in to try and kiss him. It doesn't work and he pushed her away.

'No! You're getting married in the morning!'

'Well, the morning's a long time away. What are we going to do about that?' She says and pins him against the Tardis.

Matt felt slightly uncomfortable in a way being a Virgin himself and acting as if he know what's happening.

'Amy, listen to me. I am nine hundred and seven years old. Do you understand what that means?'

'It's been a while?'

'Yeah. No, no, no. I'm nine hundred and seven, and look at me. I don't get older, I just change. You get older, I don't, and this can't ever work.'

'Oh, you are sweet. Doctor. But I really wasn't suggesting anything quite so long term' she says and kissed him.

'Cut' thank god for that be thought sweating.

'You got pretty carried away there Karen the director joked.

'Oh my god' Jenna squeaked. 'Major plot twist'

'Yeah. I suppose it was' I laughed.

- - -

'So how many famous people parties have you been too?' I asked after getting ready.

'Two. And neither of which I've been aloud to drink at'

'It's a shame I can isn't it' I said bopping his nose.

It was Christmas Eve and we had spent the entirety of the afternoon putting up the small Christmas Tree that he went out and bought.

I had placed his few little presents under there and he had done the same for me. I didn't think he would have bothered buying me anything but it was cute that he had.

'Well you don't need to rub it in.' He said smiling but also jealous.

'Now. I don't have too much experience with this myself, but when journalists ask you about your private life... Ignore them. Just don't say anything. That goes for the plot, and what you know okay?'

I nodded.

'Then let's go' he laughed and pulled me towards a car waiting outside.

'Ready?' He asked as we pulled up, outside the BBC studios. 'Whose gonna be here?'

'Anyone from BBC TV shows' he pointed out. I noticed a few recognisable faces as we pulled up.

He climbed out and held the door open for me, then assisted me out. He firmly placed his hand in mine and we walked towards the building.

'Hey Steven' I said picking up a drink. 'You are not to get drunk. As much as I don't care it's illegal and I don't want agencies on me' he warned. 'What about her' he asked pointing at me.

'I'm 18' I said smugly.

'So Matt are you excited about tomorrow's big debut?'

'Yeah. I really enjoyed filming the regeneration, but it's David's final farewell so he should get the credit For most of the episode'

He's so modest about all of it. Although it's been so long that I can't wait for him to be on the TV. I just want to see the episode now.

'And who might you be?' Someone asked.

'I'm just here with my friend Matt' I said and pointed in the direction of him at an interview.

'A friend huh?'

'Yeah. A friend' I confirmed, I was getting nervous.

'And what do you know about the series to come next April?' She asked.

'Nothing' I lied.

'But your a close friend for him to bring you to a party?'

'Yeah I guess' I said and thankfully Matt finally swooped in.

'Anything to say Mr Smith?'

'No comment' he said and dragged me away.

'Sorry' I said.

'What for?'

'That was a lot of pressure' I admitted.

'But you didn't say anything so it doesn't matter' he said.