It's not an easy thing to do. Putting yourself in the line of fire for the sake of others. Though, I guess having the whole of everything riding on you doing that makes it a little easier to swallow. I think we've been there before, right Doctor?

[Jack shot The Doctor a knowing little smile, having a feeling that he would understand probably more than anyone.]

I guess everything's gotta die someday. But there's no point in just waiting for it. Then it would be more like waiting for the bus, and it's not much of a life.

Seems to me that being in this form has helped you. Not so easy to distance yourself when you're in the mix, is it?