THE LAZARUS EXPERIMENT

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The Doctor told me he was dropping Martha off, so I decided to stay in my room

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The Doctor told me he was dropping Martha off, so I decided to stay in my room.

I know for a fact something's gonna change in the next five minutes.

I was right, because the Doctor opens my door and says, "Change of plans, we're going to an event, get changed, formal attire."

He then closes the door.

I nod to myself, going to my bathroom and taking a quick shower before doing my hair and makeup.

I go into my closet, which luckily the Tardis controls.

There's a pink dress and a pair of white kitten heels, "My favorite pair."

The Doctor and Martha are waiting for me in the console room.

They turn at my footsteps, both looking awestruck.

"Well, how do I look?" I ask.

"Gorgeous." Martha smiles.

"Ethereal." The Doctor grins.

I grin at both of them, "Well, let's go then."

We walk down the street.

The Doctor is fussing with the cuffs of his dress shirt, "Oh, black tie. Whenever I wear this, something bad always happens."
"I think that's just you." I laugh, "Besides. It suits you. In a James Bond kinda way."

"James Bond?" He grins, "Really?"

I giggle as we approach the impressive entrance to Lazarus Laboratories. Inside the main reception room, guests are mingling. Dominating the room is a large white round cabinet surrounded by four pillars with a slight curve at the top.

The Doctor takes some hors-d'oeuvres from a passing tray, "Oh, look, they've got nibbles! I love nibbles!" He tosses one whole into his mouth.

Someone I assume Martha knows walks over, "Hello."
"Tish."
The two hug.

"You look great. So, what do you think? Impressive, isn't it?"
Martha nods, "Very."
"And two nights out in a row for you, that's dangerously close to a social life." Tish teases.

"You might, actually. Keep an eye out for photographers. And mum, she's coming too, even dragging Leo along with her."

Martha looks gobsmacked, "Leo in black tie? That I must see."
Tish glances at me and the Doctor.

"This is the Doctor, and Abby." Martha introduces.

The Doctor shakes her hand, "Hello."
"Are they with you?" Tish asks.

"Yeah."
"But they're not on the list, how did they get in?"
I smile, linking hands with Martha, "I'm her plus one, and the Doctor is on the list, just under a different name."
She furrows her brow, looking between me and Martha, before it clicks, "Oh! Good for you, Martha."

"So, do you know what the professor's going to be doing tonight? That looks like it might be a sonic microfield manipulator."

"He's a science geek. I should've known. Gotta get back to work now. I'll catch up with you later." Tish leaves to mingle.

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