A/N Since last chapter was relatively short, here is the companion chapter. It felt more appropriate to have it separate.

The Doctor looked up from his console. Did Hope just say something? He watched the monitor intently and turned the volume knob up.

"I miss you, Doctor." There! She said it! I could go there right now and pick her up!

The Doctor ran around the console flipping switches, pushing buttons, and pulling the lever to bring the TARDIS out of orbit and land next to Hope.

"Thank you for this opportunity." Wait, what? He pushed the lever back and looked at the monitor. Hope was hobbling to the boat.

No. No no no no no! You were just there! I could have picked you up! The Doctor pounded the console in anger.

He took a deep breath and ran his hand over his face. What did she mean by that? Is she happy that she is still trapped in a fixed time? Is she happy to be able to speak without breaking through the perception filter?

The Doctor wandered over to the jump seat and flopped down. He looked down at the Bible sitting next to him and another thought occurred to him. Was she even talking to me?