Oh, I'm really glad you've commented on that line at the start, because I worked very hard to get all the nuances right. She thinks she'll remember it, but we know she won't :-( I am still grieving for Donna.

I love that this made you laugh with joy! All the characters are so full of life and energy, they write themselves really.

The idea of Cordelia travelling with the Doctor was a plotbunny from sahiya, who generously donated it when I was absolutely stuck for ideas.