The Doctor smirked a little.

"Let's just say, the relationship you have with your people is similar to the one I have with mine."

He supposes at least he has people now, but sometimes he wonders why he ever saved them.

"Besides, it was their fault that she died and I had to save her to begin with. If I go to them for help, they will just put her back to the moment of her death."

Which would defeat the whole point of saving her.