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They are in the midst of shooting the climax for season seven, The Name of the Doctor. Matt is thrilled that Alex has been asked back and truly this is a finale that the fans will not forget. He hasn’t seen her in three months. Three months in which he missed her fiercely, and three months in which text and phone calls are nothing compared to having her in his flat with him, lounging on his couch, sleeping in his bed.
And he has enjoyed being able to spend every moment of the day with her, though they try to keep their relationship strictly professional on set. Even then Matt can’t resist occasional peck on the cheek, though he does resist running his fingers though her hair. Hair and make-up will kill him if he does.
Today however Alex seems off. She was fine when they left his flat this morning, but slowly throughout the day her mood has steadily deteriorated. After the fifth take, she desolves into tears and runs off set. Matt takes off after her with an apologetic look towards Jenna and the director.
He sees her disappear into her trailer and follows her inside. “Alex?” he looks around but doesn’t see her. Rather he hears her crying inside the little cubicle bathroom. “Alex?”
“Go away Matt!” she screams at him and he recoils slightly, wondering if it would be best to actually leave her in peace. Matt steels himself and doesn’t budge, “I’m not leaving till you tell me what is the matter.”
She doesn’t answer, but the occasional sniffle can be heard as well as rummaging around. Matt waits patiently but after five minutes of silence he is considering busting down the door when she emerges, walking over to the bed. Without looking at him she pats the spot next to her, and he hesitantly walks over, sitting beside her.
Without saying a thing Alex pulls something from behind her back in her closed fist, holding it out to him. He reaches out a hand and she opens her fist, letting it fall into his open palm. Curious, he takes the stick and looks at it. There is a little pink plus symbol clearly visible and the realization of what is happening hits him like a freight train.
Oh!