On the run

Chapter 11

While Rose was on her way to Pete's office, she ran into Gwen, which was rather awkward.

"Oh hello Rose," Gwen said cheerfully.

"Hello Gwen, coming to spy on me yourself today?" Rose sneered.

"What are you on about?" Gwen asked her.

"Sending someone to my office for a list of processed aliens. What was that all about?" Rose asked.

"Yvonne wanted it and I can't go against her," Gwen had to admit.

"I should have known. Still on her side then?" Rose asked, knowing what the answer was going to be.

"Yeah, she promised me a transfer back to Cardiff," Gwen had to admit

"Don't make me laugh Gwen, you know that's never gonna happen? Why didn't ya say you don't like it here, there are easier ways to get back home," Rose suggested.

"Like what? Joining your side?" Gwen jeered.

Rose knew the Welsh woman wanted to go home. "I can talk to Pete or why don't you go to the personnel department?" Rose asked her.

"I can't," Gwen replied, looking around to make sure no-one saw her talking the the enemy. "Yvonne's already told them not to process any transfers without her say-so."

"Has she?" Rose sounded surprised. "Oh, then tell your assistant not to suggest I find something else to do then."

"Who suggested that?" Gwen wanted to know.

"You know it was Craig," Rose scoffed.

"No I don't, what did he say that for?" Gwen wondered.

"Then who told him to say it? Has he been going missing lately?" Rose asked her.

"Maybe, I can't keep track of everyone who leaves the office," Gwen scoffed back.

"Yvonne can't trust you then, can she?" Rose grinned. "What has she got you doing?"

"I can't tell you or she'll kick me out like she did your new boyfriend and poor Tosh," Gwen replied.

"Steve is not my boyfriend, I don't trust him enough. If he wants the title, he's gonna have to earn it. I'm sorry about Tosh, I know you used to be friends," Rose told Gwen.

"She was there when I got recruited. Still, Yvonne's word is final, we can't argue what's fair and what isn't," Gwen admitted sadly.

"Then help us get rid of her Gwen. Think about it and if you decide, I'll get Pete to over-ride Yvonne's decisions," rose promised her.

"Get Tosh her job back?" Gwen queried. "If she gets back, I won't get my transfer."

"You can't have it both ways Gwen but maybe someone in Cardiff wants to come back here?" Rose suggested. "I know you thought you'd make a go of it here but if you really want to go back?"

"I'm not spying for your side Rose," Gwen told her.

"I'm not asking you to Gwen but think about it. I'll talk to Pete, see what he says."

"Don't you go telling anyone I'm considering it, Rose Tyler," Gwen warned her.

"Why would I do that?" Rose asked.

Rose carried on to Pete's office and apologized for being late.

"We might have someone coming back," Rose grinned as Jake got her a coffee.

"Good, who's that then?" Jake asked, handing her the mug.

"It's not hot enough Jake, you put too much milk in," Rose grinned.