He was right, of course, and briefly Reinette chastised herself for her own foolishness. The door was not where she should have taken to resting -- no matter how she needed to catch her breath.


Focusing on just that -- breathing -- Reinette willingly yielded control for the moment, allowing the Doctor to bark orders. A a part of her argued there was no time for compliments. A part of her, however, basked in his praise.

Her own smile flared bright.

"I was at that."