Why Rose is of particular importance to the Doctor

[dreamer_easy]

Because she was his first companion post the destruction of his entire homeworld and family.

(I have a feeling this may be addressed next week.)

Discuss.

Damn, I was just about to post this in backinblue, then realised I'd be breaking my own mod rules. bleah

ETA: Beware SPOILERS in the comments.

Comments

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

DW/Alanis OTP!

I like how, on that icon, the quote can be interpreted multiple ways. >:-)

I agree the text hasn't made it clear, and it *is* clear from the text (and RTD's comments) that they really were terrific mates, they really clicked. But it's also clear that Rose was only one of many: the Doctor's Rose-centredness has been constantly challenged, most recently by the sonic screwdriver gag and by his pissing off Martha. So I think it all has hugely to do with Gallifrey, and it seems pretty obvious we'll be getting a big dose of that this season. So fingers crossed.

[waterfall8484]

Just because I'm curious... what "sonic screwdriver gag"?

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

In Smith and Jones, the sonic screwdriver is wrecked, and the Doctor is distraught for about three seconds ("I love my sonic screwdriver!") before tossing it away. At the end of the story, he has a new one.

[(Anonymous)]

In Smith and Jones, the sonic screwdriver is wrecked, and ...... At the end of the story, he has a new one.

I definitely saw that (ie the second part) coming - and foolishly thought for a moment that the 'new' one may return to the "classic" design.

(Bit of throwaway dialogue to the effect that he acquired a more advanced model some time between the TVM and "Rose", and this one has been gathering dust in the toolbox ever since.)

[nostalgia-lj.livejournal.com]

So I think it all has hugely to do with Gallifrey

What's "Gallifrey"?

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

It means "They that walk in the shadows".

[nostalgia-lj.livejournal.com]

Oh, that thing the Doctor's mentioned once and only cried a single tear for? Bah, he doesn't care about that!

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

(I'd tabulate a list of Gallifrey mentions here, but can't be arsed, so take it as read.)

Ten'n'Martha Scene EXCLUSIVE

[nostalgia-lj.livejournal.com]

(INT. TARDIS, we join our heroes at the end of a long discussion that's too interesting to see all of.)

MARTHA: So anyway, I'm very sorry about your girlfriend leaving you.

DOCTOR: Thanks, that means a lot to me.

MARTHA: That's the angst dealt with then, yeah?

DOCTOR: Yeah. Well, other than the other stuff.

MARTHA: ..."other stuff"?

DOCTOR: I've never mentioned this to you, but all my people are dead, including my entire family. Kids, grandkids, siblings, spouse. I blew up my planet. That was kind of sad. Oh, and did I ever tell you about Madame de Pompadour?

(MARTHA smacks THE DOCTOR inna face)

DOCTOR: Stop flirting with me, woman!

MARTHA: Talk to the hand, it's got a degree in psychology.