"That you promise you'll be here when I wake up, and even make an effort to make it seem believable," she said with a small soft smile. She would never expect the Doctor to just sit and cool his heels, waiting for her. Even after Darrilum. But... she wanted to at least tell herself that she wouldn't be here - wherever here was - on her own when she awoke.

And the way she looked at him? She hadn't changed the condition because of his reaction. That was what she wanted. To be able to tell herself, even if it was a lie, that he'd still be with her.