If now had been the time to spare each other, she never would have asked what she'd asked in the way she had, wouldn't have pushed. River nearly says as much. But she can see the Doctor now, really see her, for the first time.

Her smile is hidden by the mask, but it lights her eyes as she lifts a hand to cup her wife's cheek. She's as beautiful as ever, and River's hearts ache with just as much love.

"Well, then, Sweetie, what are you going to ask me?"