It's a messy thing, getting time out of order. Like River, like Sexy is now, so very far ahead of this Doctor and moving in the wrong direction. The rumors are the worst bit about the regenerations - it always seems to get bigger and more complicated the longer it goes on, but she still maintains that his anticipation is probably the most difficult part every time.

"I love you, darling, but you were never very gentle." He left the brake on because he liked the sound she made. "Yes, I've crashed. But I suppose I like to drive fast too then, don't I?" They really were two of a pair, always had been.

Sexy smiles at the kiss, turning her head just enough to brush her lips against his thumb, a quiet reassurance.

"You're never alone. I know I'm not always the best company," Sexy tilts her chin up, squeezing his hands with hers. "But I'm here. And it doesn't end, that's the wrong word. It goes and goes and goes, and it's worth it, my silly thief. You were - is - are absolutely brilliant."