They're my closest friend in the entire universe. They may be goofs, but they're my goofs.
[She tries to figure out a better way to answer his question beyond that. But her relationship with the Doctor is so layered and complex, she couldn't possibly put it into words.]
I was with someone before. A man named Danny Pink. We weren't together long, but long enough I actually thought I might have a chance at a happy ending. I know better now, obviously, but -
[She has to pause to get out a shaky sigh.]
The Doctor hated him, but when Danny died...he let me manipulate him into trying to save Danny. The Doctor and I, we're close. He's willing to go to hell and back just for me. But it isn't like that. Not in the way you're thinking. I'm not sure it ever can be, or that they ever want it to be. So your being there with me isn't a problem because I want you to be there. Besides, they're married to River. She's here on the station with us.
no subject
[She tries to figure out a better way to answer his question beyond that. But her relationship with the Doctor is so layered and complex, she couldn't possibly put it into words.]
I was with someone before. A man named Danny Pink. We weren't together long, but long enough I actually thought I might have a chance at a happy ending. I know better now, obviously, but -
[She has to pause to get out a shaky sigh.]
The Doctor hated him, but when Danny died...he let me manipulate him into trying to save Danny. The Doctor and I, we're close. He's willing to go to hell and back just for me. But it isn't like that. Not in the way you're thinking. I'm not sure it ever can be, or that they ever want it to be. So your being there with me isn't a problem because I want you to be there. Besides, they're married to River. She's here on the station with us.