Magnolia places her hands on her hips and gives Thirteen a stern look because she understands that Thirteen can just heal herself but it doesn’t mean that Magnolia is not going to worry

“Even if it doesn’t make a bit of difference for you it will for me so please just come home safe and unhurt.”

“You know what, after hearing that I think you are right Darling and it is best if I come into the kitchen and help you prepare everything.”

Magnolia takes Thirteen’s hand whilst they are walking to the kitchen “After all I wouldn’t want you getting injured now would I? I have to keep you safe.”

“Are you sure? You really don’t have to just because of my anxiety being up, besides I would be really worried that I ruined your fun before it even started.”

Magnolia holds onto Thirteen and smiles warmly. I’d feel bad if I agreed then stopped you having fun for the rest of the time Darling.”

Magnolia still isn’t sure about this but can see that this is something that Thirteen really wants and Magnolia exhales softly.

“I’m not changing your mind about this and I can see that just please promise me that you will come back home to me, okay? I don’t want to be without you, my love.”

Magnolia gasps when she sees Thirteen trip and now Magnolia is less convinced but also presses two fingers on the bridge of her nose.

“I’m not so sure about that babe. The step didn’t move and I watched you trip. I’m really thinking that I should come with you now just to be on the safe side.”

“You know I want to say yes to coming with you but I can’t because you are right about bonding with Janet because if I don’t she might think I don’t like her and that isn’t what I want.”

Magnolia lovingly pressed a kiss on Thirteen’s lips “But just please promise me that you will be careful.”

“What would I talk to Janet about Darling? You are the smart one out of us baby and I feel like my average person talk will only bore her.”

Magnolia smiles at Thirteen then exhales “It’s not that I don’t want to attempt bonding with Janet I just don’t want to bore her with average conversation.”

“Thanks babe and cheese sandwiches sounds amazing but maybe you can put pickles on mine? I’ve been craving a cheese and pickle sandwich for a while.”

Magnolia smiles and places a grateful kiss on Thirteen’s lips “I can even come and help you prepare the sandwiches if you’d like me to baby.”

Magnolia just smiles and watches as Thirteen guides Janet into having a treat or two and Magnolia sighs in happiness because she only fell in love with Thirteen even more.

“You are a natural babe, somehow watching you being naturally caring only made me fall in love with you more than before.”

Magnolia doesn’t hesitate and takes two, though Janet does hesitate which immediately has Magnolia’s red alarm bells ringing and Magnolia looks at Janet, Thirteen and then back at Janet.

“Hey Janet? It’s okay you can take a couple. You won’t be yelled at for enjoying a treat here, not ever.”

Magnolia silently goes in second and is just smiling whilst watching Janet’s reaction to the Tardis being bigger on the inside.

“I know, it’s pretty awesome, right? You get used to the bigger on the inside eventually, though sometimes it even still mesmerises me, so maybe not on that eventually.”

Magnolia nods her head before exhaling softly and then smiling softly and then leans in and kisses Thirteen on the lips before taking a moment to just exhale softly and smile.

“You know I trust you Darling and if you say that this is safe and Janet will be okay then I trust you and I love you.”

“Whoa, wait a second Darling. I’m not sure about this, meeting Janet and Hank isn’t the worst idea because even I can see Janet would love meeting them.”

Magnolia gently pulls Thirteen to one side “Are you absolutely sure about space and time travel? We don’t even know how her body will react.”

Magnolia smiles sweetly at Janet and then prepares the tea exactly how Janet explained how she likes her tea and then Magnolia gives it to Janet.

“I’m sure that has already been done, hasn’t it?” Magnolia is looking between Thirteen and Janet “Didn’t Janet and Hank Van Dyne figure that out?”

Magnolia had never seen Thirteen so excited about someone being invited over for tea but at the same time Magnolia smiles small and grabs three cups from the cupboard.

“How strong do you like your tea, Janet and do you like it with or without milk and sugar? You can have it how you love it.”

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“Are you okay Janet? You seem so surprised that someone can show you genuine kindness.” Magnolia looks at Janet, Thirteen in uncertainty and then back at Janet with a smile.

“It is cute and Janet. Why don’t you join us for some tea? I think the one I started brewing should be just about done.”

“In the 1950s? Dear, I didn’t exist in the 1950’s remember, though I am sorry to hear that happened to you Janet, nobody deserves that.”

Magnolia gets up and cuddles Janet but also holds Janet for a little while “If you ever need someone to listen then I’ll be right here for you, okay?”

Magnolia looks between Thirteen and Janet and smiles small but Magnolia is also waiting for Thirteen to respond to Janet if she wants to.

“I think she mean well, Darling and it’s okay if you respond to her.” Magnolia is then gently caresses Thirteen’s hand and smiles lovingly at Thirteen.

Magnolia oddly found herself feeling Thirteen’s pain and gently kisses Thirteen on the temple and exhales softly before holding Thirteen’s hand.

“Darling, listen to me. You need to forgive yourself before expecting anyone else to forgive you. You did bad things, it doesn’t make you a bad person.”

“Be yourself, that’s a start.” Magnolia gently caresses Thirteen’s hand whilst they are walking and Magnolia even lovingly kisses Thirteen’s hand

“Who knows, maybe you just being the real you is all she wanted and maybe this will be the start to you mending your relationship. What do you think?”

“I thought you weren’t afraid of anything?” Magnolia playfully teases Thirteen and leans in to loving kiss Thirteen on the lips.

“Yes, baby let’s go and don’t worry about it not going well, okay? Whatever happens here is meant to happen and everything will be okay. I promise you that it will.”

“I do and I’m with you, whatever you need me to do I am with you.” Magnolia placed a sweet kiss on Thirteen’s lips and smiles warmly

“And I am so proud of you for taking these steps, I know they are probably really scary for you but I am so proud that you aren’t backing away because of it.”

“What were you thinking about?” Magnolia is still walking with Thirteen but also noticed the short time that Thirteen fell quiet. Magnolia is also still rubbing Thirteen’s hand

“You can tell me whatever you were thinking about, baby, if you would like too. I’m here if you want to talk about it.”

Magnolia blushes and then takes Thirteen’s hand whilst walking towards Stephanie but at the same time Magnolia is caressing Thirteen’s hand the entire way.

“I will never leave you alone in this baby, please never forget that and everything is going to be okay. I am so proud of you, Darling.”

Magnolia smiles and takes thirteen’s hand before gently caressing Thirteen’s hand and stays at Thirteen’s side just as Magnolia promised.

“I would never leave you without my help Darling, I am right here as long as you need me to be. I also want you to know that I am so proud of you Darling.”

“Oh, wow, that is um, that is a surprise. I was not expecting that. How do you feel about that? Is it going to be weird for you baby?”

Magnolia is caressing Thirteen’s face and smiles warmly at Thirteen “Because if it is then I am happy to stay here. I don’t want to make it difficult for you.”

“I am sure she will be more willing to forgive if she thinks that you are making an effort, give it a try that’s all I am saying Darling.”

Magnolia is gently caressing Thirteen’s hair and smiles “And no matter what happens I will be right here at your side. I love you so much, Darling.”

“It might not be perfect or how you imagined but maybe you still could? I know you said it’ll be pointless but I don’t know baby.”

Magnolia is gently caressing Thirteen’s hand whilst they are laid down together “Try baby, please it is all that I ask. Can you please try baby? I’ll be so happy.”

“Please don’t apologise baby, I promised to love you in every possible way and a small hiccup in the journey of our love is not going to change that.”

Magnolia kisses Thirteen’s lips a few times before taking Thirteen into her arms “No matter what I am going to love you deeply forever, okay?”