"How could I not?" Granted, variations of him hadn't always approved of the others' tastes - the fifth him had been outright disapproving regarding the coral. And true, he might still prefer his previous console room, but it still feels like home.

The Doctor reaches out and gives her a one-armed hug, looking up at the time rotor. Being back makes him realise just how much he's missed her presence, and with this comfort and her protecting him, he suddenly believes his own reassurances that everything's gonna work out. He's missed the physical closeness of having someone he's comfortable with too, with Donna back home, and not having stopped long enough to properly befriend anyone.