The Doctor smiled weakly "I didn't think you would be patient for those words." He closed his eyes. He knew she got upset when he didn't say it. He ran a hand through her hair. He still spoke in a hoarse voice. He coughed more turning to his side.
The time lord cuddled with her. He wanted to say he loved her.
He whimpered some more and leaned over grabbing a bucket. He threw up. He seemed to be cursing in gallifreyian soon as he sat up again. He regretted eating. The time lord sighed and closed his eyes.
Jack finished his paper work and went to see how his team was going.