The Doctor looked at her, he seemed broken. He knew he had to tell Rose, he was sure doing so would help him heal. He eats his food and he noticed that she had returned with some books. That had sparked his interest.
He was shaky as he sat there, the tears falling down his face.

"I was tortured... constantly " The Doctor whispered. He knew that would have helped to tell Rose. He hugged her, he seemed thinner since he had been gone. He seemed calmed with her stroking his hair.