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

[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.