The Doctor leaned over the console, the light hitting his grey hair and pale, sickly visage in a way that reflected how tired he really was. His eyes were pale and sunken, and he looked like he’d truly never be happy again. She had left, and it was a wise decision on her part, but it still hurt. Alison had meant the world to him, she really was a true friend, but all things wither and die and he’d had to face that with her. She didn’t want to stay, couldn’t stay really, and so she’d gone back to her family to live with them for a while. She’d even gone back to college, the Doctor had been keeping an eye on the little town of Lannet to make sure nothing would invade it or bring it to ruins.
But it was never enough, was it? He was just so lonely… well, the Doctor had him, but he was always lurking in the shadows ready to give freely some snarky commentary and unsolicited advice whenever the Doctor showed any signs of weakness. He never knew where he stood with him, but he knew it was very, very low.
So when the TARDIS began to fly of its own accord, the Doctor screamed with rage. “No, can’t you see? I’m not doing it! Not for you, any of you! You can’t control me, I’ll just stay in here and wait to die and then what will your high and mighty selves do?” he roared.
“I suggest you leave, or I will find a way to make you. You have been moping for months, it is time to move on.” said a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows. It was him. The android, or, well, more than an android. But the Doctor didn’t have time to deal with his problems.
“Fine, I’m leaving. But believe me, I’m not happy about it.” said the Doctor, taking a small swig from the flask hidden snugly in one of his trenchcoat’s many pockets. He left the TARDIS, looking to find the source of the problem and then move on.