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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 5:28:47 GMT
Part 1
It was a beautiful hot summer's day, which makes a change in the United Kingdom. Inside the UNIT building, the Doctor was tinkering about with some more alien technology, much to the chagrin of his assistant, Jo Grant. Suddenly sparks flew and smoke filled the laboratory.
DOCTOR----Knickers! JO------------What? DOCTOR----You're showing your knickers again Jo, distracting my attention. JO------------Sorry Doctor. I didn't know you were interested. DOCTOR----I'm not! Not in that way anyway. Look, go and put on a pair of trousers or something before you catch something. JO------------Chance'd be a fine thing. All right, Doctor. DOCTOR----Good girl. JO------------Won't be long, Docrtor. DOCTOR----Okay.
The Brigadier opened the door and barged straight into Jo.
JO------------Sorry sir (leaves). BRIGADIER---That's all right, Miss Grant. DOCTOR----(not listening) Then I can continue my work in peace. BRIGADIER---Trying to blow us up again, Doctor? DOCTOR----What? Oh, don't be so ridiculous man. BRIGADIER---Having a quick fag on the side then. Or several packets by the look of the place. DOCTOR----Really, Brigadier. Have you got nothing better to do all day except make stupid remarks? BRIGADIER---I wouldn't be here at all if I hadn't smelled smoke. I thought the building was on fire. DOCTOR----Fair enough, Lethbridge-Stewart. But you can blame Jo for that, I'm afraid. BRIGADIER---Miss Grant? What's she got to do with it? DOCTOR----She, erm, distracted me whilst I was conducting a small experiment. BRIGADIER---And it blew up. DOCTOR----Not quite, but close as you can see. Was there anything else? BRIGADIER---Erm, well as a matter of fact- DOCTOR----I thought as much. All right Lethbridge-Stewart, out with it. What earth shattering thing has happened this time which you lot can't deal with yourselves? BRIGADIER---We've had reports of some strange goings on at Camford University. DOCTOR----Well? BRIGADIER---Well what? DOCTOR----Details Brigadier, details. BRIGADIER---That's all we've got at the moment. DOCTOR----Typical. JO------------Is this better, Doctor? DOCTOR----Eh? Oh, much. Come on. JO------------Where are we going? BRIGADIER---Camford University? DOCTOR----Oxford Street. There's a sale on. Thought I'd get some new shirts. Bye, bye. BRIGADIER---But, what about Camford? DOCTOR----Later Brigadier. After all, until we get more information there's no point blundering in and making a complete idiot of yourself. On the other hand, it's second nature to you, isn't it?
The Doctor hurriedly pushed Jo out and towards Bessie before the Brigadier stopped fuming long enough to stop them. They drove into London and the Doctor parked when he eventually found a space.
DOCTOR----At last! JO------------You can say that again. My bottom's gone to sleep. DOCTOR----What on earth makes you say a thing like that? JO------------Well, I thought you might want to bring it back to life. DOCTOR----And how would I do that? JO------------Buy hitting it, of course. DOCTOR----Hitting? Oh, you mean you want me to spank you. JO------------If you like. DOCTOR----Well, I wouldn't like. Jo, will you get it into your pretty head once and for all, I am not interested in your bottom or any part of your anatomy. JO------------Oh. DOCTOR----Now, don't say it like that. We're friends, that's all. And that's the way I'd like us to stay. JO------------Okay Doctor. I'm sorry. Friends? DOCTOR----Of course. Now, let's do some shopping. JO------------And get your new shirts. DOCTOR----And longer skirts and trousers for you. JO------------(smiles) Yes, Doctor.
Back at UNIT....
BENTON----Sir? BRIGADIER---What is it, Sergeant? BENTON----We've just received word from Camford. BRIGADIER---And? BENTON----It seems there's an awful lot of comings and goings at the university. BRIGADIER---So? BENTON----A lot more than usual and all on the instructions of the Dean. BRIGADIER---Is there a point to all this, sergeant? BENTON----Well sir, it's just that you don't expect a lorry-load of radioactive material to arrive at a university sepcialising in history, media studies, geography and biology. BRIGADIER---Meaning? BENTON----It's out of place but obviously meant for some unrelated reason. BRIGADIER---Fine. leave it with me. What's the Dean's name? BENTON----Er, Ovládnout MSC. BRIGADIER---What sort of name's that? BENTON----He's from Czechoslovakia sir, but got his Master's degree here. BRIGADIER----He'd have to be. Right Benton, I'll look into it. BENTON----Shouldn't I tell the Doctor, sir? BRIGADIER---Yes. If you can find him. BENTON----Isn't he in his lab? BRIGADIER---No. He's gone out. BENTON----Out? BRIGADIER---Shopping! Damn the man. I don't know why I put up with him. BENTON----Shopping?! BRIGADIER---That's what I said, sergeant. BENTON----Shopping for what? BRIGADIER---More of those ridiculous frilly shirts. How can we remain a top secret security establishment if he insists on drawing attention to himself? BENTON----Shall I tell him when he gets back then? BRIGADIER---Why not? The mood he's got me in will probably make me say something he'll regret. Thank you, sergeant. BENTON----Sir (leaves). BRIGADIER---One of these days, Doctor. One of these days.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 5:33:58 GMT
Part 2
Meanwhile in Oxford Street, Jo and the Doctor were laden with bags and making their way back to the car park.
JO------------Got everything you wanted, Doctor? DOCTOR----I think so. These should keep me going a while longer - alien invasions permitting. JO------------Let's have a look then. DOCTOR----You'll see when we get back. I've bought a little something for the Brigadier too. JO------------What for? He never gives you anything. DOCTOR----Except constant headaches. It's to apologise for earlier and prove I am interested in investigating whatever's going on at Camford. JO------------Probably nothing more serious than someone nicking toilet rolls. DOCTOR----Probably. But you know what he's like and he wouldn't be able to cope without me. JO------------Are you sure about that? DOCTOR----Of course I am. He always needs my help so he would be an idiot to annoy me. JO------------What would you do, walk out? DOCTOR----Drive out would be more precise. But I couldn't leave the Tardis, no matter how angry he made me. JO------------So you both need each other. DOCTOR----I suppose so. But purely for different reasons. JO------------Of course Doctor (!) DOCTOR----Jo.... JO------------What? DOCTOR----Oh, nothing. Wait a minute. JO------------What? DOCTOR----That man over there. JO------------Which one, Doctor? There's dozens of them. DOCTOR----The one looking at his watch. JO------------What about him? It's not the Master, is it? DOCTOR----What? No. You've got the Master on the brain. JO------------Well, he did hypnotise me and leave a lasting impression. DOCTOR----Very droll. JO------------So, what about him? DOCTOR----I'm sure I know him from somewhere. Think! Think! JO------------I don't know him! DOCTOR----Not, you think - me think. Got it! Excuse me a moment, would you? JO------------Certainly Doctor. DOCTOR----Excuse me. It's Ian Chesterton, isn't it? IAN-----------That's right.
The Doctor shoved his bags onto Jo, who had trouble balancing them. The Doctor took Ian's hand and vigorously shook it.
DOCTOR----My dear Chesterton. It's so good to see you again after all these years. IAN-----------(snatches hand away) I'm sorry, but I've never seen you before in my life. DOCTOR----You can't have forgotton me already. Not after all we went through. IAN-----------Look, who the hell are you? DOCTOR----I'm the Doctor! Surely you remember me. IAN-----------The Doctor? DOCTOR----That's right. IAN-----------I'm sorry, but you most certainly aren't the Doctor. So if this is some sort of trick- DOCTOR----I can assure you young man, I most certainly am the Doctor you know. Oh, I realise I don't look the same any longer- IAN-----------You can say that again! DOCTOR----But I am the same man, you know. IAN-----------Okay. you're so bloody sure of yourself. Prove it. DOCTOR----Fine. Now, let me see. Tell you what, why don't you ask me questions instead? things only you and I- IAN-----------The Doctor! DOCTOR----I know about. JO------------Come on Doctor. The Brigadier's probably having kittens by now. DOCTOR----In a minute, Jo. IAN-----------Who's she? JO------------Josephine Grant. DOCTOR----My latest assistant. Well? IAN-----------All right. How did we first meet and where? DOCTOR----That's an easy one. In 76 Totter's Lane. You were with Barbara looking for Susan and when you heard her call me, you barged into the Tardis. Well? IAN-----------Hmm. How did we leave? DOCTOR----After the Daleks were destroyed by the Mechanoids, you used their crude time capsule which returned you to earth in 1965 - 2 years after you left. IAN-----------What happened to Susan? DOCTOR----My granddaughter? She married that nice young man David Campbell after we prevented the Daleks from removing the earth's core - after I locked the doors so she couldn't get in. She never could make up her mind about anything so someone had to do it for her. IAN-----------Steven Taylor? DOCTOR----What about him? IAN-----------Remember him, do you? DOCTOR----Of course I do. Stranded space pilot kept prisoner by the Mechanoids. JO------------Painful. IAN-----------Name of his mascot? DOCTOR----Hi-fi. Look I know you still don't believe me, but I assure you I really am the Doctor. IAN-----------Perhaps. DOCTOR----Why is it half my life I'm fighting aliens and the other I'm explaining to people I am who I say I am? JO------------Habit? DOCTOR----Could be. JO------------Why don't you just offer to show him the Tardis, so we can get this settled once and for all? DOCTOR----That's an idea. Now why didn't I think of that? JO------------Because that's what assistants are for. So, Ian or whatever your name is, how about it? Only hurry up and decide cos my feet are killing me. DOCTOR----Well? For old times' sake? That is, providing you're not doing anything else. IAN-----------No. Just waiting for the next bus to take me home. DOCTOR----And where's that these days? IAN-----------Camford. DOCTOR & JO---Camford?! IAN-----------Yes. Anything wrong with that? DOCTOR----Not at all, old chap. Well? Are you coming or not? IAN-----------(pause) Okay. JO------------At last. I'll be glad of a sit down. Even in Bessie. DOCTOR----Thank you (!) JO------------You know what I mean, Doctor. DOCTOR----Good job for you I do. IAN-----------Who's Bessie? JO------------The Doctor's car. Rackety old thing. DOCTOR----But has lots of personality and doesn't give me a lot of lip. JO------------I don't! DOCTOR----You see? Come on. It's not far.
They got in the car which, to Jo's surprise was still intact, and drove to UNIT headquarters.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 5:46:52 GMT
Part 3
Meanwhile, thr Brigadier was about to burst a blood vessel.
BRIGADIER---Sergeant Benton! BENTON----Yes, sir! BRIGADIER---Is the Doctor back yet? BENTON----I haven't seen him, sir. BRIGADIER---It's nearly four o'clock. Where is that damn man? BENTON----He could be stuck in traffic, sir. BRIGADIER---With that souped-up car? He's probably decided to go to the seaside. BENTON----I don't think he'd do that. sir. BRIGADIER---Oh, you don't? Well Sergeant, I wouldn't be surprised by anything the Doctor does any more. You'll probably find him with his trousers rolled up, knotted hankie on his head, paddling in Blackpool or Brighton or even Cromer!
Benton tried hard to stifle a laugh.
BRIGADIER---And what's so comical, Sergeant? BENTON----Nothing sir. BRIGADIER---No, come on. BENTON----I was just picturing the Doc doing that. BRIGADIER---Oh yes. Marvellous sight for a UNIT employee (!) BENTON----Sorry sir. BRIGADIER---"Sorry sir". Not as sorry as he'll be when he deigns to turn up. Right. I'll be in my office. Let me know if he decides to show his face this side of midnight. BENTON----Will do, sir.
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SOLDIER----Passes. DOCTOR----Here. Jo? JO------------Oh. Right. SOLDIER----They're fine. DOCTOR----Well let us through then. SOLDIER----Just a moment sir. What about the other gentleman? DOCTOR----He's a friend of mine. SOLDIER----I can't let him through without a pass, sir. You know that. DOCTOR----Oh, what twaddle. Look, I'll take full resposibility for him. SOLDIER----I'm sorry sir. DOCTOR----You will be if you don't raise that barrier. JO------------Doctor.... IAN-----------We can always do this another time. DOCTOR----No we can't. Look, he'll be with me at all times and in full view of one of you lot. Now, raise that barrier before I drive straight through it! JO------------Calm down, Doctor. DOCTOR----I'll calm down when we're through and not before. SOLDIER----I'm sorry sir. But without a pass I can't allow your friend to enter. DOCTOR----Is that your final word? SOLDIER----Yes sir. I'm sorry. DOCTOR----I see. Come here a moment. SOLDIER----Sir? The soldier leant forward and the Doctor used his Venusian karate on him. The soldier fell to the ground unconcious. The Doctor got out of the car, raised the barrier, returned to Bessie and drove through. Ian was shocked.
IAN-----------Was there any need for that? DOCTOR----How else can I prove to you I am who I say I am with you out here? IAN-----------Bring the Tardis to me. DOCTOR----Ah, well, there's a bit of a problem there. IAN-----------Somehow I thought there might be. DOCTOR----You see the Time Lords - or my people, as I referred to them when we first met - have exiled me on your planet and given me partial amnesia, so I can't use the Tardis and leave. IAN-----------Have you even tried? JO------------Of course he's tried! IAN-----------I only asked. Anyway, my Doctor wouldn't have resorted to violence. DOCTOR----For the last time Chesterton, I am your Doctor. IAN-----------So you say. DOCTOR----Precisely. I'm sure as soon as you see the Tardis again, you'll believe me. IAN-----------We'll see. JO------------I wish you'd at least try to believe the Doctor. He's not the sort of man to tell lies, you know. IAN-----------Maybe not. But I only have your word for that too. DOCTOR----Space and time travel is supposed to broaden the mind. IAN-----------Yes, but all those Daleks, Zarbi, strangling vines et cetera can make one sceptical. JO------------And untrusting? IAN-----------And untrusting. I'm sorry, but that's the way I am after all that. DOCTOR----I quite understand. JO------------Wish I did. DOCTOR----Maybe one day you will. IAN-----------But then after a while you stop finding it such a novelty. JO------------If you say so. IAN-----------I do. You'll soon get tired of fighting for your life day in, day out, past, present and future. DOCTOR----Don't I know it! Right, enough of this nonsense. Let's get you to the Tardis.
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BRIGADIER---He's done what?! BENTON----Knocked out the guard on the gate and brought a 'friend' into the grounds. BRIGADIER---What does he think he's playing at? BENTON----Sir? BRIGADIER---Where is he now? BENTON----Not sure sir, but I expect he'll be making for the lab. BRIGADIER---Right. This time he's gone too far! Come with me.
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DOCTOR----Well, he she is. IAN-----------It certainly looks like the Tardis. DOCTOR----It is the Tardis. IAN-----------From the outside. But you could've stolen a real police box. DOCTOR----It's obviously going to take a lot to convince you, isn't it? IAN-----------Well I do need a bit more proof than that. DOCTOR----Right then. Maybe this will bring you to your senses.
The Doctor unlocked and opened the door.
DOCTOR----Right, in you go. Not you Jo. JO------------Why not? DOCTOR----You're not ready yet. Another time, eh? JO------------Promise? DOCTOR----Promise. JO------------You're not going to leave me, are you? DOCTOR----Now Jo, you know I can't. If I could you'd certainly come with me if you wanted to. JO------------I would. DOCTOR----Good. Won't be long. BRIGADIER---So you've finally come back, I see. DOCTOR----Aren't powers of observation marvellous? No wonder you're a Brigadier. BRIGADIER---Now see here, Doctor. This time you've gone too far. DOCTOR----What, to Oxford Street? BRIGADIER---You know what I mean. DOCTOR----Oh, your soldier. BRIGADIER---And your 'friend'. Who is he? DOCTOR----Just someone I haven't seen for years. BRIGADIER---Yes. Probably another alien megalomaniac knowing you. DOCTOR----He's human, Brigadier. Something which you are meant to be. BRIGADIER---And what's that supposed to mean? DOCTOR----Oh, nothing Brigadier. BRIGADIER---Where is he? DOCTOR----In the Tardis. Now, if you'll excuse me. BRIGADIER---Now, wait a minute! Doctor! Doctor!
The Tardis door closed with the Doctor inside. The Brigadier was furious. He banged on the door.
BRIGADIER---Doctor, I demand you come out here at once! Doctor! BENTON----Sir, why don't you calm down? BRIGADIER---I beg your pardon? BENTON----What I mean is, he can't go anywhere so he's got to come back out sometime. BRIGADIER---But will he? JO------------He's not going to abandon me, is he? BRIGADIER---I wouldn't put anything past him. All right, Benton. I'll wait and try to calm down.
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DOCTOR----At last. I thought he was never going to stop thumping. Well? IAN-----------It's the ship, all right. DOCTOR----Convinced yet? IAN-----------I'm slowly getting there. DOCTOR----Excellent! Come on, let's go for a walk and see if we find anything you recognise. IAN-----------It looks different. DOCTOR----Redecoration. IAN-----------So, what's your excuse? DOCTOR----Regeneration. Twice! IAN-----------Regeneration? DOCTOR----I'll explain it as we go. Coming? IAN-----------Might as well. DOCTOR----Good. So, how's Barbara? Have you see much of her since you left me? IAN-----------I see quite a lot of her. We're married. DOCTOR----Well I never. I always liked her. IAN-----------Unlike me? DOCTOR----Oh, I did like you. IAN-----------Only I wasn't as broad-minded as her. DOCTOR----That's right. Ah, wardrobe room. I wonder if any of your old clothes are here? IAN-----------There's only one way to find out. DOCTOR----If not, I'm sure your "Roman souvenir" is lying around somewhere.
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BRIGADIER---He's doing it on purpose. JO------------Take it easy, sir. BRIGADIER---"Take it easy"?" How long does it take to do whatever it is he's doing in a box? BENTON----Perhaps the Doc wanted some privacy so he could talk with his friend. BRIGADIER---Well, their legs must be aching. JO------------Why? BRIGADIER---Because there's no room for chairs and people, Miss Grant. I thought even that would be obvious.
The Tardis door opened and out came the Doctor and Ian laughing.
BRIGADIER---It's nice to see you can find something to laugh about. DOCTOR----Excuse me Ian. What are you on about, Lethbridge-Stewart? BRIGADIER---You are in serious trouble, Doctor. DOCTOR----Am I? BRIGADIER---Yes you are. DOCTOR----Nothing unusual in that. Calm down Brigadier before you burst something. BRIGADIER---First you go gallavanting around the shops practically all day and no sooner are you back that you make one of my men unconcious, bring a stranger into a top secret security establishment who doesn't have clearance amd then disappear in that thing for nearly two hours! DOCTOR----Oh, is that all? BRIGADIER---"Is that all"?" Damn your impudence man! DOCTOR----Why don't you go and shoot something? BRIGADIER---Don't tempt me, Doctor. JO------------You don't mean, you'd shoot him?! BRIGADIER---Why not? BENTON----But you can't! BRIGADIER---Don't tell me what I can and cannot do, Sergeant! I'm in charge! DOCTOR----You haven't quite got the chin for it. BRIGADIER---And what do you mean by that? DOCTOR----To be Bruce Forsyth. Oh, never mind. BRIGADIER---Doctor, you are - at my instigation, of course - a serving member of UNIT. And as a result of that you have a duty. DOCTOR----A duty? To bow and scrape like the rest?! (cockney) Yes sir. Sorry sir. As you say sir. Can I lick your ar- JO------------Doctor! DOCTOR----maments now sir? BRIGADIER---I thought remarks like that were beneath you, Doctor. DOCTOR----Not when I'm dealing with an arrogant, jumped-up, supercilious, power-mad idiot with a moustache in a uniform! BRIGADIER---At least I don't go around dressed like you! Clothes maketh the man. DOCTOR----No. You've got to kill someone to prove you're a man. BRIGADIER---Out! Get out of this building! DOCTOR----Gladly. BRIGADIER---And don't come back unless it's to collect your precious Tardis! DOCTOR----I won't. But don't come crawling to me when you're up to your armpits in aliens who want to take over your planet. BRIGADIER---Don't worry - I won't! DOCTOR----Good! Goodbye Jo. JO------------Doctor... DOCTOR----No tears Jo. JO------------You will keep in touch, won't you. DOCTOR----Of course. Goodbye Sergeant. BENTON----I'll miss you Doc. DOCTOR----I'll miss you too Sergeant and everyone else, apart from him. Say goodbye to the others for me. BENTON----I will. DOCTOR----And look after Jo. JO------------I don't need looking after! DOCTOR----Of course you don't. Come on Ian. IAN-----------Nice to have met you, Jo. JO------------And you, albeit briefly. DOCTOR----Hurry up, Ian. IAN-----------Coming Doctor. Goodbye.
The Doctor and Ian left, got into Bessie and drove to Camford.
JO------------How could you? BRIGADIER---Don't you speak to me like that, Miss Grant. JO------------I know. I'm still a member of UNIT. BRIGADIER---Exactly. JO------------I could always resign. BRIGADIER---And what would your uncle have to say about that? JO------------I don't care. Go after him. BRIGADIER---Your uncle? JO------------The Doctor! BRIGADIER---Certainly not. I wouldn't lower myself. BENTON----You might have to sir. BRIGADIER---And why would that be? BENTON----To investigate all these goings on at Camford. BRIGADIER---We don't even know where he's stormed off to. JO------------I do. BRIGADIER---Where? JO------------Camford. BRIGADIER---I knew he'd see sense. JO------------No sir. You see, his friend Ian lives there so he's probably taken him home. BRIGADIER---Really? No. No. We'll manage this one by ourselves and show the Doctor we can sort it without his help. BENTON----I really think you're making a mistake, sir. BRIGADIER---I don't care what you think, Sergeant. That's my final word. The subject of the Doctor is now closed. JO------------But- BRIGADIER---And I never want to hear his name mentioned again. Is that clear? BENTON---Yes sir. JO-----------As crystal. BRIGADIER---Good. JO------------But you'll regret it. BRIGADIER---Is that a threat, Miss Grant? JO------------Oh no, sir. Just an observation. BRIGADIER---I hope not, for your sake.
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IAN-----------I'm sorry, Doctor. DOCTOR----What for? IAN-----------If it hadn't been for me, you wouldn't have lost your job. DOCTOR----Nonsense. I gave my services for free anyway. The Brigadier's the one who'll be sorry when he finds he can't cope without me. IAN-----------Are you sure? DOCTOR----Positive. IAN-----------But you both said some terrible things to each other. DOCTOR----Oh, that's nothing. We're always falling out. Only this time it's up to him to make the first move. Shall we change the subject? IAN-----------What shall we talk about? DOCTOR----Well, how long you've lived in Camford for a start. IAN-----------About eight years. DOCTOR----Do you like it? IAN-----------Not really. I miss London. DOCTOR----So why did you move? IAN-----------A job offer. DOCTOR----I see. Where do you work then? IAN-----------Not me, Doctor. Barbara was offered the post of history lecturer. DOCTOR----I see. Too good to miss, eh? IAN-----------Something like that. We had terrible arguments over it. DOCTOR----I can imagine. So, have you retired then? IAN-----------Not me. I'm still at Coal Hill school. DOCTOR----Doesn't that make things slightly difficult? IAN-----------I have to travel back and forth five days a week, but I manage. DOCTOR----Anything to get a new tie, eh? IAN-----------Nothing could possibly replace the old one. DOCTOR----Look at it this way; How many other people on earth have had clothing ruined on alien planets? IAN-----------True. But I bet they'd give anything for the chance. DOCTOR----We seem to have arrived. IAN-----------Now that brings back memories. DOCTOR----Different mode of transport this time. IAN-----------That was a quick trip. DOCTOR----That's because Bessie is an extraordinary motor car. Come on. I'm looking forward to seeing Barbara again. IAN-----------Er, Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes? IAN-----------I think I'd better go in alone. DOCTOR----Pave the way eh, before she sees what I look like now. IAN-----------Yes. You don't mind, do you? DOCTOR----No. I'll just sit here until you're ready for me.
Ian got out of the car and went to the house, leaving the Doctor whistling to himself while tapping the steering wheel. Neither were aware they were being watched.....
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 5:55:33 GMT
Part 4
About twenty minutes later, Ian emerged from the house.
IAN-----------Okay Doctor. DOCTOR----You've, erm, prepared her then? IAN-----------As much as I could. DOCTOR----As long as she doesn't behave like you did, I won't mind any reaction. IAN-----------Yes. She's more broad-minded than me, remember? DOCTOR----How could I forget?
The Doctor followed Ian into the house, still unaware someone was watching them. They went into the lounge.
IAN-----------Barbara! Barbara, the Doctor's here! DOCTOR----You make me sound like I'm a GP making a house call. IAN-----------Sorry. DOCTOR----It's all right. BARBARA---Doctor! It's so good to see you after.... Oh. DOCTOR----I don't look that bad, do I? BARBARA---No. It's just that you look so, erm... DOCTOR----Different? More handsome? Younger? BARBARA---Different. DOCTOR----Oh. Well, I'll try not to take it personally. BARBARA---What? Oh. DOCTOR----I quite understand your confusion. You'll be happy to learn you aren't the only one to be taken aback by my latest appearance. BARBARA---Latest? DOCTOR----This, my dear Barbara, is my third, believe it or not. BARBARA---Third?! DOCTOR----I'm afraid so. We Time Lords have thirteen altogether and one can last for centuries, barring accidents. BARBARA---I see. DOCTOR----Do you? BARBARA---Not really. DOCTOR----Well, I have no idea how I'll achieve my next persona, but I had my previous one altered by my people and was exiled on Earth. After you'd gone, I went on for a few more years, but all that Dalek fighting and things took its toll and wore my body out. As a result I changed into my previous persona. But, no matter how I look, I assure you I am the same man you travelled with. BARBARA---I don't understand any of this, but if Ian says you are the Doctor, I'll believe you. IAN-----------It is a bit hard to swallow. BARBARA---A bit?! IAN-----------A lot, then. But we never really knew much about the Doctor or Susan, except that they weren't from Earth. BARBARA---That's true. DOCTOR----And it doesn't make me any less lovable. BARBARA---No, Doctor. Well, this is a surprise. All these years. DOCTOR----Yes. BARBARA---How long have you been.... exiled, did you say? DOCTOR----Too long! My people have ensured I can't leave. Practically immobilising the Tardis and giving me partial amnesia. BARBARA---What did you do to deserve that? DOCTOR----Well, as far as I'm concerned, I didn't deserve it or do anything wrong. BARBARA---You would say that. As I remember Doctor, you had a penchant for causing, attracting and getting into trouble. DOCTOR----I still have! BARBARA---Now that I do believe. DOCTOR----Ian tells me you're a university lecturer. BARBARA---That's right. DOCTOR----How did that come about? BARBARA---I was able to teach history with more passion, instead of just going by books and everyone was impressed with me. IAN-----------Of course, she didn't tell them she'd actually experienced some of it. BARBARA---They'd have probably thought I was insane if I told them I'd been to these places in a battered old police box. DOCTOR----All the same, I'm glad your travelling in a "battered old police box" did serve some purpose. BARBARA---Yes, and I'm grateful to Ian for pushing his way inside it and to you for kidnapping us. DOCTOR----Nice to know I serve some purpose too! BARBARA---I didn't mean it like that. IAN-----------Erm Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes? IAN-----------About that spot of bother earlier. BARBARA---By, "bother", I take it you mean, "trouble". IAN-----------I'm afraid so. BARBARA---So, nothing really does change about you Doctor. DOCTOR----Except my appearance. BARBARA---That goes without saying. DOCTOR----Nice of you to say so. BARBARA---Eh? DOCTOR----What about it, Ian? IAN-----------Will you be all right? DOCTOR----What do you mean? IAN-----------Do you have somewhere to go? DOCTOR----Well, erm, no, as a matter of fact. You see, I usually stay in the Tardis which, as you know, is still in the building and I have no intention of even attempting to get to it tonight in case the Brigadier's given orders that I should be shot on sight. IAN-----------Would he do that? DOCTOR----I wouldn't put it past him. I'll leave him to cool off and go back tomorrow. IAN-----------So, where will you sleep tonight? DOCTOR----I haven't really thought about it. In Bessie, probably. BARBARA---Bessie? DOCTOR----My car. Why, have I overstayed my welcome? BARBARA---Never Doctor. IAN-----------Why don't you stop here? DOCTOR----I wouldn't want to impose. BARBARA---You wouldn't be. After all Doctor, it's the least we can do after all that time you put up with us. DOCTOR----Well, if you're sure. IAN-----------Of course we are. We have a spare room and you'd be more than welcome. DOCTOR----Thank you both very much. I'd be delighted. BARBARA---Right. Now that's all sorted, how about dinner? IAN-----------Great. I'm starving. DOCTOR----Lovely. I am a bit peckish. It smells delicious. IAN-----------You've obviously never tasted Barbara's cooking, Doctor. DOCTOR----No, but I'm certainly looking forward to it. IAN-----------I hope you've got plenty of indigestion tablets with you. DOCTOR----Surely it can't be as bad as that. BARBARA---It isn't. IAN-----------You've got no taste buds. BARBARA---Watch it or I'll pour it over your head. IAN-----------She would too. Shall we go to the dining room? DOCTOR----Are we having wine? IAN-----------I thought you weren't much of a drinker. DOCTOR----I wasn't. But each time I regenerate I like things I didn't before and go off things I enjoyed. Would you believe, last time I played the recorder, but in my current persona I don't know one end of it from the other. So, to replace my tooting, I've become a connisseur of fine wine and excellent food. IAN-----------Perhaps you should do the cooking next time, Doctor. After tasting what Barbara's made you'll wish for even a simple take-away. I'll dig out some wine.
The Doctor, Ian and Barbara chatted for several hours before going to bed. The Doctor sat on the bed, knees up, in his usual state of wide awakeness, going over the events of the day in his mind. He was sad at leaving Jo, but deep down knew she'd be all right. He silently cursed the Time Lords for dumping him on this planet and desperately wished he could just go in the Tardis and leave, taking Jo, Sergeant Benton and anyone else with him, but leaving the Brigadier behind.
The next morning he was up early and cooking breakfast, much to Ian and Barbara's surprise.
DOCTOR----Good morning, good morning. BARBARA---Morning Doctor. IAN-----------Good morning. You're up early. DOCTOR----Well, I thought I'd make breakfast for you two workers as a thank you for letting me stay. BARBARA---Any time. IAN-----------How long have you been up? DOCTOR----Well, truthfully speaking, I haven't been to sleep. BARBARA---You've been up all night? DOCTOR----Yes. Nothing unusual about that. Unlike you humans, I need very little sleep. But the bed was very comfortable, thank you. IAN-----------Our pleasure. DOCTOR----I hope you're hungry. I've made plenty. BARBARA---Thank you. DOCTOR----Well sit down. BARBARA---Oh yes. Sorry (sits). IAN-----------Thank you (sits). DOCTOR----You must be in shock at seeing your guest up and about. IAN-----------The sight of you in that pinny is enough to shock anyone at this hour of the morning. DOCTOR----What? Oh, silly me. I forgot I was wearing it. Well, eat up. BARBARA---Aren't you having any? DOCTOR----I've eaten. I hope you don't mind. IAN-----------Course not. Make yourself at home. DOCTOR----Thank you. After all, you did that very thing in mine. BARBARA---Your what? DOCTOR----My home. The Tardis! IAN-----------Of course. It's so obvious. How could we forget? DOCTOR----Because your brain capacity for storing things isn't as great as mine. IAN-----------Really? DOCTOR----But don't worry about it. All humans are afflicted with the same thing. IAN-----------We'll try not to let it ruin our lives. BARBARA---Ian... IAN-----------Sorry. Hey, this is good. Much better than Barbara's efforts. Ow! What was that for? BARBARA---What's wrong with my cooking? IAN-----------Well, let me put I this way: it's not what I married you for. BARBARA---Ian... IAN-----------I was only thinking that now the Doctor's joined the ranks of the unemployed, we could hire him as our housekeeper. DOCTOR----From brilliant scientist to chief cook and bottle washer. Quite a comedown. Thank you very much. IAN-----------I'm sorry, Doctor. I didn't mean to cause offence. DOCTOR----You didn't. That remark was aimed at Lethbridge-Stweart. BARBARA---Lethbridge-Stewart? DOCTOR----The Brigadier. BARBARA---Oh. IAN-----------Well? DOCTOR----Well what? IAN-----------How about it? DOCTOR----How about what? IAN-----------The job! DOCTOR----Oh. I'll think about it. IAN-----------We'll pay you. DOCTOR----I don't want money, my dear Chesterton. IAN-----------Name your terms. DOCTOR----I want somewhere to store the Tardis and am free to attempt to fix it when I like. IAN-----------Done. BARBARA---I think you have been. IAN-----------So, when can you start? DOCTOR----You're eager. BARBARA---Too eager. IAN-----------A good cook is hard to come by. BARBARA---I'll hit you with that frying pan if you're not careful. DOCTOR----Now children, there's no need to fight over me. I'll think about it when I collect my things from UNIT this morning. IAN-----------You're going today? DOCTOR----The sooner it's done, the sooner I'm free of that buffoon. IAN-----------I see what you mean. I only met him briefly but from what I saw, I agree with everything you said about him. DOCTOR----Aren't you lucky? How I've put up with him for this long is a mystery to me. Oh, I know why. BARBARA---Aren't you going to enlighten us, Doctor? Or keep it to yourself, as usual? DOCTOR----It's because he's got scientific equipment. Primitive, compared to Gallifreyan standards, but reasonably useful. BARBARA---I see. I think. DOCTOR----It doesn't matter. Actually, I think I'd better get ready and head off. BARBARA---So early? DOCTOR----With any luck he won't have arrived yet. He'll either be snoring his head off or playing soldiers. Here's your pinny and I'll see you later. BARBARA---Good luck Doctor. DOCTOR----Luck, my dear Barbara, has nothing to do with it.
The Doctor put on his jacket and cape and left. He was about to climb into Bessie when he stopped and looked round. Satisfied he wasn't being watched, he got in and set off at terrific speed to UNIT HQ. When he'd disappeared from view in a cloud of exhaust fumes, a man came round the corner and went to Ian and Barbara's house, where he knocked on the door.
IAN-----------Batman's car must've broken down. BARBARA---Batman?! In those clothes he looks more like Dracula. IAN-----------Well, he did say he was up all night. BARBARA---But vampire's don't like daylight. IAN-----------He is an alien so watch your neck when you open the door. BARBARA---Very funny. (opens door) Professor Ovládnout! This is a surprise. Come in. OVLÁDNOUT---Thank you, my dear. I am so sorry to have called at this hour. BARBARA---That's all right, isn't it Ian? IAN-----------Fine. OVLÁDNOUT---Mr Chesterton. BARBARA---Sit down Professor. OVLÁDNOUT---Thank you, my dear. Excuse me for asking, but do you have guests? BARBARA---Just one. IAN-----------And he's more than enough. BARBARA---How did you know? OVLÁDNOUT---I saw a man in a yellow car leave as I came down the road. BARBARA---I see. OVLÁDNOUT---I am sure I have seen him somewhere before. IAN-----------More than likely. The Doctor has been known to travel a lot. OVLÁDNOUT---The Doctor? Yes, I thought it was the Doctor. He does get round a lot. Well, well, well. IAN-----------So, you do know him? OVLÁDNOUT----Yes. We have met several times. I like to travel also. BARBARA---It's inevitable you'll bump into someone you know time after time if you're practically a nomad. OVLÁDNOUT---Yes. So he is just visiting you? IAN-----------Yes. But he might be moving in with us shortly. OVLÁDNOUT---Oh yes? Why is that, if you don't mind me asking? IAN-----------Of course not. He's had a disagreement with his employer. OVLÁDNOUT---A serious one? IAN-----------Well, he was told to get out and not to go back unless it was to collect his things. OVLÁDNOUT---I see. So he is no longer working. IAN-----------That's right. So he'll be living with us. OVLÁDNOUT---I must come and visit him sometime. I'm sure he will be surprised to see me so soon. BARBARA---So soon? You've seen him recently then? OVLÁDNOUT---Fairly recently. Well, I must be going now. BARBARA---You wanted to see me about something, Professor? OVLÁDNOUT---Oh yes. Thank you for reminding me. I came to tell you there is no need for you to come to work today. BARBARA---Why? OVLÁDNOUT---I am reorganising the university so it will be closed for a while. BARBARA---May I ask how long for? OVLÁDNOUT---As long as it takes, Mrs Chesterton. I shall inform you when it is to be reopened. BARBARA---Thank you. OVLÁDNOUT---Well, goodbye and enjoy your short holiday. BARBARA---I will. OVLÁDNOUT---Mr Chesterton. IAN-----------Professor Ovládnout.
The Professor left and Barbara closed the door after him.
IAN-----------Well, that was a surprise. BARBARA---Yes it was. IAN-----------What I can't understand is, why didn't he just telephone? BARBARA---And how does he know the Doctor? IAN-----------That could be after our time. BARBARA---Maybe. But he was very evasive when asked about him and seemed quite pleased he'd been sacked. IAN-----------I think we should ask the Doctor about him when he gets back.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 6:02:10 GMT
Part 5
Meanwhile, the Doctor approached UNIT HQ, flashed his pass to the guard, apologised for the day before and explained he was just going to pack his things away. The guard accepted the apology, raised the barrier and the Doctor drove into his parking space for what looked like being the last time. He got out of Bessie and went into the building. He sighed heavily before entering the laboratory. He surveyed the surroundings with sadness, crossed to the Tardis and gently patted her.
DOCTOR----Looks like it's just you and me again, old girl. I only wish we could leave this planet and enjoy our freedom once more. JO------------Doctor! DOCTOR----Jo! Where did you spring from? JO------------Oh around, you know. DOCTOR----Yes, I know. JO------------I knew you'd come back. DOCTOR----I haven't Jo. JO------------But you're here. DOCTOR----Only to collect my belongings. And if you don't mind, I'd like to get it done before I bump into the Brigadier. JO------------You're really going then? DOCTOR----I'm afraid so. I'm sorry Jo. Really I am. JO------------But Doctor- BENTON----Miss Grant? Doctor! I never thought I'd see you again. JO------------He's not staying. BENTON----You're not? DOCTOR----No. BENTON----But we need you Doc. DOCTOR----That's not what the Brigadier thinks. BENTON----The Brigadier's an idiot. JO------------My sentiments exactly. DOCTOR----Really you two. He is your superior officer, you know. JO------------I know. BENTON----And I don't care. JO------------Neither do I. DOCTOR----You could probably get court martialled for that, Sergeant. BENTON----It'll be worth it if he forces you to go Doc. JO------------Besides, you said that and worse to his face yesterday. DOCTOR----And look where it got me. On the scrap heap and I'm only six hundred and twelve. BENTON----Please don't go, Doc. JO------------Stay Doctor. DOCTOR----I'd love to but it's not up to me. Lethbridge-Stewart made his decision yesterday. JO------------If he asked you to stay, would you? DOCTOR----You know I would. But the Brigadier's stubborner than a mule. BRIGADIER---(smiles) Am I indeed? DOCTOR----Yes, you are. BRIGADIER---Well, you're probably right. But you're not that accommodating yourself at times, you know. DOCTOR----Bull against bull, eh? BRIGADIER---Something like that. I'm glad you decided to come in. We need your help with a mystery. DOCTOR----I thought I was dispensable. BRIGADIER---Whatever gave you that idea? DOCTOR----You, yesterday. BRIGADIER---Erm, well, that's all over and done with now. We still have work to do, you know. DOCTOR----It seems nothing changes does it, Brigadier. BRIGADIER---Not apart from your appearance Doctor. So, are you going to listen or not? DOCTOR----Do I have a choice (?) BRIGADIER---Of course you have. You can either abandon us to our next fate or help prevent it. DOCTOR----What a decision (!) BRIGADIER---Now Doctor. There's no need to be like that. DOCTOR----I think there's every need. I'll stay. So, what's all this about Camford? BRIGADIER---We don't have much to go on at the moment, you understand. It could be something and nothing. DOCTOR----Or something dreadful. BRIGADIER---Quite. DOCTOR----Just tell me what you've got. BRIGADIER---Apparantly the university had a lorry load of radio active material delivered yesterday. DOCTOR----Is that all? Really Lethbridge-Stewart. You'll be seeing evil in shadows next. BRIGADIER---Doctor, that particular university only specialises in history, geography, biology and media studies, so anything to do with radio activity is bound to be a bit suspicious. DOCTOR----Perhaps they're branching out. No? Who authorised this delivery, do you know? BRIGADIER---Yes. It was a Professor Ovládnout. He's from Czechoslovakia but qualified here. DOCTOR----What degree does he have? BRIGADIER---Erm, Master of Science. Have you heard of him? DOCTOR----No, but I'm sure I have an idea what Ovládnout means in English. BRIGADIER---What does it mean, Doctor? DOCTOR----That's just it. I can't remember. Think man, think. BRIGADIER---I don't know any Czechoslovakian, Doctor. DOCTOR----Not you. Me! I wish I could remember. JO------------Perhaps if you didn't try so hard Doctor, it'll just come to you. DOCTOR----You're right Jo, as usual. JO------------You don't know what you'd do without me, huh? DOCTOR----Precisely. Ah! BENTON----Are you okay, Doc? DOCTOR----Fine. I know what it means and we have trouble, Brigadier. BRIGADIER---When did we ever have anything else with you around, Doctor? DOCTOR----And the 'Master of Science' was such a give-away. It was like he wanted me to find him. JO------------Who? BRIGADIER---Yes Doctor. Are you going to let us in on it? DOCTOR----Ovládnout has several meanings. JO------------And they are? DOCTOR----Well, the first is, gain control. BENTON----And the second? DOCTOR----Overrule. BRIGADIER---I suppose we have to know what another is. DOCTOR----The most obvious Brigadier is simply, Master. JO------------The Master?! BENTON----I thought we'd got rid of him, Doc. DOCTOR----You keep forgetting one small thing. I still have his dematerialisation circuit. BRIGADIER---Then why on earth don't you just give him the wretched thing? He'll leave us alone then. DOCTOR----Far from it, Lethbridge-Stewart. With his Tardis fully operational, he'll be able to come and go right under our noses. At least this way, he can't leave and is bound to be caught sooner or later. JO------------I'd prefer it sooner. BRIGADIER---Wouldn't we all? DOCTOR----I wonder if he's connected with Ian and Barbara? He probably is since she's a lecturer at the university. Oh no. JO------------What's wrong? DOCTOR----Can he possibly know of their connection with me? Could that be why he picked that particular place? BRIGADIER---Is this a private conversation or can anyone join in? DOCTOR----What? Look, I'll have to get over there. BRIGADIER---At last you're saying something I do understand. Sergeant Benton, round up the men. DOCTOR----Alone Brigadier. BRIGADIER---You can't go by yourself. DOCTOR----I'm only going to talk to Ian and Barbara, then I'll be back. BRIGADIER---I don't see why we can't just arrest him at the university right now. DOCTOR----No, you couldn't. Look Lethbridge-Stewart, I can't even begin to consider ways of stopping the Master until I've found out all I can from the Chestertons. BRIGADIER---All right, Doctor. Have it your way. DOCTOR----Thank you, Brigadier. I knew you'd agree. BRIGADIER---Don't I always? DOCTOR----Not usually. But there's always a first time for these things. Right, I'll see you all later. Don't invade any countries while I'm gone. BRIGADIER---Thank you, Doctor. Drive carefully and try not to get done for speeding. DOCTOR----(smiles) Do I ever?
While the Doctor made his way back to Camford, the Master decided he would visit a bank.
CASHIER----Can I help you, sir? MASTER-----I'd like to see the manager. CASHIER----Do you have an appointment? MASTER-----No. CASHIER----I'm afraid you can't see him without an appointment. MASTER-----I will see him. I am the Master. You will obey me. CASHIER----I will obey you. MASTER-----You will add the name "Doctor John Smith" to your appointment book and inform the manager that Doctor Smith is here to see him. CASHIER----Yes, Master. MASTER-----When I have left the building you will forget what I look like. Instead, in your mind, I have white curly hair, am tall, clean-shaven, wearing a frilly shirt and velvet jacket underneath a cape. Do you understand? CASHIER----I understand Master. MASTER-----Well, get on with it. Announce me man. CASHIER----Yes, Master. MASTER-----Humans. So ridiculously easy to control. CASHIER----Mr Graves will see you now. MASTER-----Thank you. Well, go on. Get back to your work. MR GRAVES---Mr Smith? MASTER-----Doctor, will suffice. MR GRAVES---Doctor, it is then. Take a seat. MASTER-----Thank you. MR GRAVES---So, what can I do for you? MASTER-----I want you to give me half a million pounds. MR GRAVES---You are joking. MASTER-----I am deadly serious. MR GRAVES---I'm sorry, but unless you are extremely wealthy and have an account with us, I couldn't even lend you that amount of money. MASTER-----How can I become wealthy if you don't give me the money? MR GRAVES---Ha, ha. Yes. Are you an account holder? MASTER-----No. But you will give me what I want. You will. MR GRAVES---Who are you? MASTER-----As far as you are concerned, I am the Doctor. I am tall with white curly hair, and dressed in a frilled shirt, velvet jacket an cape. Do you understand? MR GRAVES---I understand. MASTER-----You will give me half a million pounds. MR GRAVES---I will give you half a million pounds. MASTER-----Good. Here's what you will do. You will remove the money in stages throughout the day and place it in a briefcase. After the bank has closed, you will take the money to the embankment where you will be met. You will hand the money over to me and in two days time you will call the police and report the money stolen. You will describe the Doctor to them. Here is the number you are to ring.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 6:15:53 GMT
Part 6
The Doctor arrived at the Chestertons and was surprised to see the car still on the drive, but dismissed it. He went to the front door and Knocked. Barbara answered.
DOCTOR----Good grief. I thought you'd be at work. BARBARA---My boss, Professor Ovládnout came round just after you left to tell me the university will be closed for a while. DOCTOR----Did he now? BARBARA---Yes. Oh, I'm sorry Doctor. Come in. DOCTOR----Thank you, my dear. Ian not here? BARBARA---He couldn't get the day off too. DOCTOR----Never mind. (sits) So, how long roughly will the university be closed? BARBARA---(sits) For as long as it takes, he said. DOCTOR----As long as what takes, I wonder? BARBARA---Reorganising. DOCTOR----Really? BARBARA---Doctor? DOCTOR----Hmm? BARBARA---That takes me back. DOCTOR----What does? BARBARA---You saying, "hmm". DOCTOR----Habit I'm afraid. BARBARA---Professor Ovládnout said he knows you. DOCTOR----Did he now? BARBARA---Do you know him? DOCTOR----Oh, we go back a long way. BARBARA---That was the impression we got, but he tried to make out you'd only met a few times. DOCTOR----My dear Barbara, I have met up with your Professor more times than you've had trips in the Tardis. BARBARA---That many? DOCTOR----Unfortunately. BARBARA---Doctor? DOCTOR----You have another startling revelation for me about your Professor? BARBARA---We happened to mention in the conversation that you were unemployed. DOCTOR----And? BARBARA---Well, he seemed extremely interested. In fact, I'd say his interest was unhealthy. DOCTOR----I see. Anything else I should know? BARBARA---Only that he said he'd come and see you. DOCTOR----Well, I can tell you now, there's no chance of that happening. BARBARA---Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes, Barbara? BARBARA---Will you be moving in with us? DOCTOR----Yes. I'd be delighted. BARBARA---Shall we bring your things in then? DOCTOR----Erm, I haven't managed to pack everything yet into the Tardis. And it seems if I'm to have the Tardis brought here by an independant company, they need security clearance. Otherwise I have to have permission from the Brigadier to borrow a couple of his toy soldiers. But I have an appointment to see him at twelve. BARBARA---High noon. DOCTOR----I most certainly hope not. Oh, is that the time already? I'd better be getting back there. I'll be back later with or without the Tardis (stands). BARBARA---Okay (stands). DOCTOR----Erm, incidentally, is there anywhere we can put the Tardis out of sight of your neighbours, who may think you've stolen a real police box? BARBARA---I don't suppose it will fit in the garage from what I can remember. I can only think of the garden, I'm afraid. DOCTOR----Well, that'll have to do, I suppose. Goodbye, my dear. BARBARA---Bye Doctor. Drive carefully, won't you? It's awfully wet on the roads. DOCTOR----I will.
As the Doctor drove back to UNIT again, the Master visited several more banks with the same demands.
At UNIT the Doctor burst through the lab doors.
DOCTOR----I'm leaving! JO------------Doctor! DOCTOR----Where's the Brigadier? JO------------I'll go and get him. DOCTOR----You do that while I pack. JO------------Yes, Doctor.
Jo ran to the Brigadier's office and entered without knocking.
BRIGADIER---What is the meaning of this, Miss Grant? JO------------It's the Doctor, sir. BRIGADIER---He's back, is he? Good. JO------------It's not good, sir. BRIGADIER---Why not? JO------------He said he's leaving. BRIGADIER---Not again. Come on. We'd better find out what's going on this time.
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DOCTOR----Now, where did I put that pneumatic agrotaliser? Can't leave that behind. BRIGADIER---I want an explanation Doctor, and it had better be good. DOCTOR----I take it Jo's told you I'm leaving. BRIGADIER---She has. DOCTOR----Thought she would. You believed me then Jo. JO------------You mean, you aren't leaving? DOCTOR----That's right. I wonder if the Master will be so easily convinced? BRIGADIER---So, what is going on, Doctor? DOCTOR----Ian and Barbara let slip to their Professor Ovládnout I wasn't working here any longer. BRIGADIER---They specifically said UNIT?! DOCTOR----Of course not. But he was interested apparantly in just the fact we'd fallen out. JO------------I see. BRIGADIER---Wish I did. DOCTOR----It's quite simple, Brigadier. He'll no doubt be having the house watched to see if they were telling the truth. Once I move in with them bag, baggage and Tardis, we can find out what his next move will be. BRIGADIER---I see. DOCTOR----I can also discover more about the university. JO------------Are you sure you'll be all right by yourself? DOCTOR----Of course I will. You can always pop over and see me. But only you, Jo. I don't want anyone from UNIT anywhere near, not even out of uniform. BRIGADIER---All right Doctor. What do you want us to do in the meantime? DOCTOR----I'd like a walkie-talkie so I can inform you of developments and a couple of your stalwart chaps to deliver the Tardis to Camford and we'll take it from there.
A couple of days later, the police arrived at the Chestertons and arrested the Doctor for robbery. A bag was placed over his head and he was lead into the court for his rather rushed-through trial. The Doctor was silently furious. He vaguely paid attention to what was going on around him.
USHER-------How does the accused plead? DOCTOR----The "accused", as you call me, pleads not guilty because I'm totally innocent. JUDGE-------That is for the jury to decide. Sit down. Mr Gallagher, you may call your first witness.
The prosecution wheeled out bank employee after bank employee who all said precisely the same thing as if they'd been coached. The Doctor was suspicious.
GALLAGHER---I'd like to call Ian Chesterton.
The Doctor sat upright when he heard this and watched Ian as he walked to the witness box, concentrating on his face as he answered questions.
GALLAGHER---You are Ian Chesterton of 10 Mews Lane, Camford? IAN-----------That's right. GALLAGHER---What is your occupation? IAN-----------I teach science at Coal Hill school in London. GALLAGHER---How long have you known the accused? IAN-----------A few days. DOCTOR----What absolute rubbish! JUDGE-------Silence in court. Mr Gallagher. GALLAGHER---A few days? IAN-----------Yes. GALLAGHER---How did you meet him? IAN-----------He came up to me in Oxford Street claiming he was an old friend of mine and my wife's. GALLAGHER---Can you elaborate on that, Mr Chesterton? IAN-----------Certainly. Many years ago, my wife and I met an elderly gentleman who called himself, the Doctor. GALLAGHER---When exactly was this? Can you remember the year? IAN-----------I can remember the exact date. GALLAGHER---Really? And when was that? IAN-----------The twenty-third of November 1963. GALLAGHER---And what happened then? IAN-----------The Doctor was a traveller and we reluctantly became travelling companions. GALLAGHER---He forced you? IAN-----------Well, let's just say we had no choice at the beginning. But, after a while, we became good friends and enjoyed travelling to different places. GALLAGHER---And, how long did you travel with him? IAN-----------About two years. GALLAGHER---Who decided it was time to go your separate ways? IAN-----------My wife and myself. We thought it was time to get on with our own lives despite the fact we enjoyed every minute we spent with the Doctor. GALLAGHER---Did you ever meet your old friend again? IAN-----------No. Not until the accused said he was the Doctor. GALLAGHER---And is he? IAN-----------No. DOCTOR----What?! JUDGE-------I won't tell you again. DOCTOR----I apologise, your Honour. JUDGE-------Mr Gallagher? GALLAGHER---Thank you, your Honour. So, this stranger approached you in a busy street and said what? IAN-----------That he was the Doctor. GALLAGHER---But he isn't? IAN-----------No. GALLAGHER---How can you be so sure? You said yourself you haven't seen him for many years. IAN-----------He's taller than the Doctor and doesn't even bear a slight resemblance to him. GALLAGHER---But you believed him? IAN-----------Yes. GALLAGHER---And I believe you and your wife even invited him to live with you. IAN-----------Yes. GALLAGHER---Why? IAN-----------We wanted to believe him, I suppose. GALLAGHER---And now you're certain he is, in fact, a confidence trickster and an evil manipulator. REECE-------Objection, your Honour. JUDGE-------Overruled, Mr Reece. You may answer the question, Mr Chesterton. IAN-----------Yes, I do. GALLAGHER---Thank you, Mr Chesterton. REECE-------Mr Chesterton, how did my client convince you he was in fact, who he said he was? IAN-----------First of all, he got me to ask him things which only we'd know about. REECE-------"Got" you? IAN-----------Suggested. REECE-------And did you? IAN-----------Yes. REECE-------You were obviously satisfied with his answers. IAN-----------Not entirely. REECE-------Oh? So how did you become completely convinced? IAN-----------He showed me what the Doctor used for travelling in. REECE-------And what was that? IAN-----------It was a rather special machine of the Doctor's. REECE-------And then you were happy enough my client was indeed who he said he was. So much so, he moved into your house. IAN-----------Yes. REECE-------So, what changed your mind? IAN-----------The Doctor - the real Doctor - came to see us. REECE-------When you say, "real Doctor", you mean whom? IAN-----------The one we travelled with. REECE-------Did he question you too, like my client? IAN-----------There was no need. REECE-------Why? IAN-----------Because I knew. REECE-------How? IAN-----------Little things. REECE-------Can you be more specific? IAN-----------Getting my name wrong. He always did that, whereas your client didn't, not once. REECE-------I see. Then what did you do? IAN-----------We searched his room and that's when we found the money in the briefcases and assorted plans for what we took to be robbing security vans. REECE-------Did you confront him about what you'd discovered? IAN-----------We didn't get the chance. The police came to arrest him. REECE-------No more questions, M'Lord. JUDGE-------You may step down, Mr Chesterton. GALLAGHER---I'd like to call Mrs Barbara Chesterton.
The Doctor's suspicion was increasing and couldn't understand why Ian and Barbara had suddenly turned against him. He attracted his counsellor's attention as Barbara swore her oath.
DOCTOR----How many more of these so-called witnesses does he have? REECE-------She's the last. DOCTOR----Then it's our turn? REECE-------Yes. DOCTOR----Excellent. We'll show them I'm innocent. How many witnesses have you got? REECE-------Just you. DOCTOR----Me?! That's preposterous! REECE-------I'm sorry. I tried but couldn't get anyone to testify on your behalf. DOCTOR----Oh, that's marvellous (!) So it all rests on my evidence. REECE-------I'm afraid so.
The Doctor leant back in the chair and listened to the proceedings.
GALLAGHER---And you weren't convinced? BARBARA---No. Unlike my husband, I was suspicious. GALLAGHER---Did you tell your husband how you felt? BARBARA---No. GALLAGHER---Why not? BARBARA---Because I couldn't be certain. GALLAGER---And now? BARBARA---Now I know he is not the Doctor. GALLAGHER---Thank you, Mrs Chesterton. REECE-------Mrs Chesterton, didn't it strike you as a bit odd that my client should claim to be this mysterious Doctor. despite having a completely different appearance? BARBARA---No. REECE-------Why not, if you were so sure he wasn't who he said he was? BARBARA---He could have had cosmetic surgery. REECE-------And why would he do that? BARBARA---I don't know. Perhaps he had a horrific accident which required it. REECE-------So, when did you come to your conclusion he was a fraud? BARBARA---When the real Doctor came to our house. REECE-------That's a bit of a coincidence, isn't it? BARBARA---Maybe, but it's the truth. REECE-------And why should he suddenly turn up like that? BARBARA---I don't know. He said he was passing and decided to drop in. REECE-------Have you kept in touch since you left him in 1965? BARBARA---No. REECE-------Then, how did he know where you lived? BARBARA---I don't know. Why don't you ask him? REECE-------We would, except for the fact he seems to have disappeared off the face of the planet. BARBARA---That wouldn't surprise me. He was always doing that. REECE-------In what way, Mrs Chesterton? BARBARA---Even when we were with him, no one knew where we'd arrive next. REECE-------Not even this, 'Doctor'? BARBARA---Not even him. It was always like a mystery tour, which made it half the fun. REECE-------So, why did you suddenly reach your conclusion that my client was not the Doctor? Purely because the 'real' one turned up on your doorstep? BARBARA---That, and the money my husband and I discovered in his room. REECE-------No further questions. JUDGE-------You may stand down, Mrs Chesterton. GALLAGHER---That concludes the case for the prosecution, M'Lord. JUDGE-------Mr Reece? REECE-------I would like to call my client, your Honour. Doctor John Smith.
The Doctor rose from the chair and made his way to the witness box, totally ignoring the Chestertons.
REECE-------You are Doctor John Smith? DOCTOR----I am. REECE-------And your last known address was 10 Mews Lane, Camford? DOCTOR----That's correct. REECE-------What are you a doctor of? DOCTOR----Many things. REECE-------Medicine? DOCTOR----Erm, no. I never got round to that one. REECE-------Why? DOCTOR----I've been far too busy travelling, but now I've temporarily stopped, I'm sure I'll do something to rectify that missing qualification. REECE-------Have you ever been to a bank, Doctor? GALLAGHER---Objection, your Honour. JUDGE-------I agree, Mr Gallagher. Please rephrase the question, Mr Reece. REECE-------Yes, M'Lord. Were you anywhere near any of the banks you were alleged to have stolen from? DOCTOR----Never! REECE-------Can you tell the court where you were at the time of these robberies? DOCTOR----Certainly. I was driving from and to Camford. REECE-------Alone? DOCTOR----I'm afraid so. REECE-------Where did you allegedly drive to? DOCTOR----I didn't, "allegedly" drive anywhere. I did drive from the Chesterton's house to my employer's then back to the Chesterton's where I stayed briefly before returning to my employer's before returning to Camford. REECE-------That's quite a lot of driving. DOCTOR----Obviously. REECE-------Have you met any of the employees from any of the banks you are charged with robbing? DOCTOR----Never. The only people I've seen in Camford are the Chestertons. REECE-------Thank you Doctor. GALLAGHER---Doctor Smith? DOCTOR----Yes? GALLAGHER---That's quite a popular name, isn't it? DOCTOR----Perhaps. GALLAGHER---Oh, there's no perhaps about it. It's very common in fact, especially as an alias. DOCTOR----I wouldn't know. GALLAGHER---Is that your real name? I remind you, you are under oath. DOCTOR----No. No, it isn't. GALLAGHER---So it is an assumed name? DOCTOR----Yes. GALLAGHER---Would you mind telling the court your real name? DOCTOR----Yes I would. GALLAGHER---I must warn you Doctor, that witholding vital facts is a criminal offence. DOCTOR----I'll take my chances. GALLAGHER---Why did you adopt the name, "John Smith"? DOCTOR----Because no one would be able to pronounce my real name. GALLAGHER---Is it foreign? DOCTOR----In a way. GALLAGHER---Are you foreign? DOCTOR----In a way. GALLAGHER---Are you indeed, an illegal alien? DOCTOR----Something like that, but I'm not an illegal one. GALLAGHER---So, you were not in fact, born in the United Kingdom. DOCTOR----No I was not. GALLAGHER---Where were you born? DOCTOR----It wouldn't mean anything to you. GALLAGHER---Where were you born? DOCTOR----Gallifrey. GALLAGHER---Gallifrey? DOCTOR----That's what I said. GALLAGHER---And where precisely is this, Gallifrey? DOCTOR----Not in the United Kingdom. GALLAGHER---An island? DOCTOR----A place. GALLAGHER---In Ireland? DOCTOR----No. GALLAGHER---Then where? DOCTOR----Let's just say it's very far away from this country and this travesty of justice. GALLAGHER---I believe up until recently you were in employment. DOCTOR----That's correct. GALLAGHER---And now you are unemployed. DOCTOR----That's correct also. GALLAGHER---How did that come about? DOCTOR----I had an argument with my superior. GALLAGHER---And he sacked you? DOCTOR----Sort of. GALLAGHER---Either he did or he didn't. DOCTOR----He never exactly told me I was sacked. GALLAGHER---But he did tell you to... "Get out of this building"? DOCTOR----Yes. But he didn't mean permanantly. We're often disagreeing about things. GALLAGHER---What did you do? DOCTOR----Worked hard to save his skin, mostly. GALLAGHER---What was your job? DOCTOR----Scientific advisor. GALLAGHER---To whom? DOCTOR----I can't tell you that. GALLAGHER---Can't or won't? DOCTOR----Can't. It's classified information. GALLAGHER---Classified? DOCTOR----That's right. GALLAGHER---So, it's something to do with the government? DOCTOR----Perhaps. GALLAGHER---The British government? DOCTOR----Well, I'm not a spy, you know. GALLAGHER---No Doctor. You are a criminal. REECE-------Objection, your Honour! JUDGE-------I agree, Mr Reece. Nothing has been proved, Mr Gallagher - yet. GALLAGHER---I apologise, your Honour. Do you get a pension? DOCTOR----No. GALLAGHER---How long were you in your previous job? DOCTOR----Oooh, several years. GALLAGHER---And no pension? DOCTOR----That's right. And I didn't even get paid for my services, either. GALLAGHER---I see. And why was that? DOCTOR----Because I didn't want money. GALLAGHER---Did you get anything in return? DOCTOR----The use of laboratory equipment for personal experiments. GALLAGHER---And what may they have been, or were they classified too. DOCTOR----No. It was just some research I was doing. GALLAGHER---Alone, I presume. DOCTOR----Most of the time. GALLAGHER---Did you work during the night? DOCTOR----Sometimes. GALLAGHER---Alone? DOCTOR----Yes. GALLAGHER---Where were you living while you did this, 'classified' work? DOCTOR----In the laboratory. GALLAGER---And what were your feelings when you were told you no longer had your job? DOCTOR----I didn't really have any. GALLAGHER---What, none at all? DOCTOR----I was a little sad at leaving all the friends I'd made. GALLAGHER---I put it to you, you were furious. DOCTOR----No. GALLAGHER---Not only had you lost your job but also the roof over your head. DOCTOR----No. GALLAGHER---And that somehow you discovered Mr and Mrs Chesterton's knowledge of their friend, the Doctor, and used that knowledge to impose yourself on them. DOCTOR----No! I am the Doctor! GALLAGHER---Then you took it upon yourself to steal from several banks in the Camford area, using them as your alibi. DOCTOR----I did no such thing. Why would I steal money? GALLAGHER---Because you said yourself you were not paid nor have a pension. DOCTOR----I don't want any money! GALLAGHER---No further questions. DOCTOR----Now wait a minute! JUDGE-------Return the prisoner to the dock. DOCTOR----This is ridiculous. JUDGE-------Will you present your closing arguments, gentlemen?
The Doctor listened as he was falsely accused of being one thing and then another and his barrister was completely useless in his opinion. The jury left to consider their verdict, but less than three minutes later they returned.
USHER-------Foreman of the jury. Have you reached a verdict upon which you all agree? FOREMAN---We have. USHER-------Do you find the defendant, Doctor John Smith, guilty or not guilty of robbery? FOREMAN---Guilty. DOCTOR----No! I haven't done anything! JUDGE-------Prisoner in the dock, remain silent. USHER-------Is that the verdict of you all? FOREMAN---It is. JUDGE-------Prisoner at the bar will you please stand. John Smith, you have been found guilty of robbery. The usual practice would be to send you to prison for several years. However, as you are an eminent scientist and ex-governmental employee, I have therefore decided under a new law to make an example of you. You will be taken from this place and immediately executed with no leave for appeal. Take him away. DOCTOR----NO! THIS IS NOT RIGHT! IT'S MURDER! JUDGE-------It's justice, Doctor Smith. DOCTOR----It's not justice!
The Doctor was led away shouting his protests but they fell on deaf ears. When they reached the bottom of the steps, the Doctor was silent. He was handcuffed, a bag placed over his head again and was led away.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 6:25:52 GMT
Part 7
Meanwhile, over at UNIT headquarters....
JO------------Have you heard from the Doctor yet, sir? BRIGADIER---No, and I'm getting slightly worried. He's called in every morning and night without fail. JO------------Do you think something's happened to him? BRIGADIER---I should think with the Doctor's track record, that's more than likely. JO------------What are you going to do? BRIGADIER---I think we should wait a bit longer. You never know, he might not have had the chance to contact us. JO------------How long for? BRIGADIER---We'll give him until tomorrow morning. JO------------He could be dead! BRIGADIER---Oh, I shouldn't think that's very likely. JO------------So, what happens if he isn't and he still hasn't got in touch? BRIGADIER---We go to Camford and try and find these friends of the Doctor's.
The Doctor was shoved into a chair and the bag removed. He surveyed his gloomy surroundings and noticed two levers on the walls. The judge entered.
DOCTOR----Come for a thrill, have you? JUDGE-------Your death is something I've been looking forward to for a long time, Doctor. DOCTOR----I'm obviously missing something here. What's all this nonsense about a new law? JUDGE-------One of my own. DOCTOR----So it is murder. JUDGE-------Correct Doctor. DOCTOR----I knew it. JUDGE-------Congratulations, Doctor. You can go to your death with the certain knowledge that you were right. There is a first time for everything. DOCTOR----Why me? JUDGE-------Because you're always interfering in my business. DOCTOR----But, I don't know you. JUDGE-------Oh, but you do, Doctor. DOCTOR----I've never seen you before in my life. JUDGE-------What's this? Getting a bit slow up top in your increasing old age, Doctor? DOCTOR----Certainly not. Who are you?
The judge moved his hand to his face and peeled off a mask.
DOCTOR----I should have known. MASTER-----Yes, Doctor. You should have known. DOCTOR----I knew it was you at the university. MASTER----Ten out of ten for knowing Czech. DOCTOR----Thank you. Although 'Master of Science' was a bit much, even for you. MASTER-----I'll do better next time. DOCTOR----If there is one. MASTER-----Oh, there will be Doctor, but not for you. DOCTOR----So, are you going to tell me what you're up to this time? MASTER-----No. DOCTOR----Oh, come on. I'll be dead remember. I won't let on. MASTER-----It's tempting Doctor, but I'm afraid it will remain a mystery for the rest of your lives. DOCTOR----My lives? I'll only regenerate, you know. MASTER-----Do you think I hadn't thought of that? DOCTOR----Frankly, I'd hoped you would have overlooked it. MASTER-----I'm sorry to disappoint you Doctor, but I will ensure your death shall be total. DOCTOR----I take it my 'trial' was rigged. MASTER-----Naturally. DOCTOR----The barrister? Jury? Police? MASTER-----All under my control. DOCTOR----Ian and Barbara? MASTER-----I didn't have to. Once you appeared in your earliest form they didn't take much convincing. DOCTOR----And I suppose that just happened to be you. MASTER-----Of course! DOCTOR----And the money? MASTER-----Planted, of course. DOCTOR----Oh, of course (!) What about the court? MASTER-----My Tardis. It does still have its uses even without the dematerialisation circuit. DOCTOR----Which I have. MASTER-----Not for long. DOCTOR----You'll never get it back if I'm dead, you know. MASTER-----Oh, yes I will. You underestimate me Doctor, as you always have. DOCTOR----Oh? And how are you going to get it? Just walk into UNIT, I suppose and steal it. MASTER-----I don't need to steal what's mine. But yes. I shall walk into UNIT. DOCTOR----They'll never let you in. You'll either be arrested ot shot on sight. MASTER-----Oh, they shall let me in, since I'll be disguised as you, Doctor. DOCTOR----You'll be wasting your time, you know. MASTER-----And what makes you say that? DOCTOR----Do you really think I'd be stupid enough to leave such an important piece of equipment there? MASTER-----You're lying. DOCTOR----Oh no, I'm not. MASTER-----Where is it? DOCTOR----Safe from you. MASTER-----The Chesterton's! DOCTOR----No, it's not there or in my Tardis. MASTER-----I demand that you tell me where you've hidden it! DOCTOR----Never! But I'll get it for you. MASTER-----You will? DOCTOR----Of course. Once I'm released. MASTER-----Never! DOCTOR----Fine. Then you'll never be able to leave Earth. It's your choice. Let me go and I'll get Barbara to give it to you, or kill me and you'll be stranded. MASTER-----Prepare him for execution!
The Doctor was dragged towards a platform where a noose was put around his neck. The Master approached and connected some cables to the Doctor's clothes, wires attached to his skin.
MASTER-----I'm really going to enjoy this. DOCTOR----Enjoy it while you can. MASTER-----That's precisely what I should be saying to you in the last few seconds of your life.
The Master got down and crossed to the levers. He told the others to get out.
MASTER-----Goodbye Doctor! DOCTOR----Au revoir, I think would be more appropriate. MASTER-----You never give up, do you Doctor? DOCTOR----Not as a rule.
The Master pulled the lever and a trapdoor opened. He laughed as he pulled the other lever. He walked out of the room leaving the Doctor's screams behind him. Five minutes later, the Master's menials returned, as did he. The lever connected to the electrical circuits was pushed up.
MASTER-----Cut him down.
They did as ordered and the Doctor fell in a heap on the floor.
MASTER-----No! Don't touch him. We'll leave him for about an hour and then you can dispose of the body. After all, he isn't going anywhere. Come.
An hour later, the menials returned and were shocked at what they saw. They ran to the Master.
MASTER-----Well? Have you disposed of him yet? THUG 1------No, Master. MASTER-----Why not? I gave you explicit instructions. THUG 2------The body. MASTER-----What about it? THUG 1------It's gone, Master. MASTER-----Gone?! It can't have!
The Master rushed to the scene of the crime.
MASTER-----He must still be alive. Find him you fools!
The Doctor had made his way to Bessie as quickly and carefully as he could, got in and sped to UNIT. When he reached the lab, he collapsed on the floor.
JO------------Doctor! What happened to you? DOCTOR----The Master happened, Jo. Help me to a chair, will you? JO------------Of course. DOCTOR----Thank you, my dear. That's better. JO------------Where did that red mark on your neck come from? And you're covered in burns! DOCTOR----I know. The Master decided I was to be executed so had me hanged. JO------------What about the burns? DOCTOR----Oh, that was his piéce de resistance to make sure it was done properly. JO------------What did he do? DOCTOR----Electrocuted me while I was suspended by the rope. JO------------That's horrible! DOCTOR----Yes, I know. Thank you for giving me the rubber boots, Jo. If I hadn't have been wearing them to remind me of you, I wouldn't be here now. JO------------Well, I'm glad you did. DOCTOR----Not as much as I am, my dear. I'll never criticise your fashion sense again. BRIGADIER---What's all the noise? Ah Doctor, you're back. DOCTOR----Only just, Brigadier. BRIGADIER---Good grief man. What on earth happened to you? DOCTOR----Jo will explain leter. I'm too exhausted to go through it all again. BRIGADIER---All right, Doctor. Did you see the Master? DOCTOR----Oh, I saw him. BRIGADIER---Did you discover what he was up to? DOCTOR----No. I tried, believe me, but he would give nothing away. Oh, I'm so tired. JO------------I'm not surprised. BRIGADIER---Yes Doctor. You get some sleep. You look as though you need it. DOCTOR----Thank you. There is something you can do while I'm getting my strength back. BRIGADIER---And what's that? DOCTOR----I want you to bring Ian, Barbara and my Tardis here. BRIGADIER---Of course. I need the address. DOCTOR----10 Mews Lane, Camford. I need to talk to Ian and Barbara urgently. BRIGADIER---All right, Doctor. I'll do my best. DOCTOR----Fine. BRIGADIER---He looks all in. DOCTOR----I am, so leave me alone so I can get some sleep. JO------------Come along, sir. I'll tell you what's been going on. BRIGADIER---And about time too. Well? JO------------Once upon a time, there was this big, bad Timelord who called himself the Master, because he thought he was. But he hadn't reckoned on the Doctor, who was tall and wise and good..... BRIGADIER---Oh, good grief.
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BRIGADIER---Wakey-wakey! DOCTOR----You don't look much like Billy Cotton to me, or am I having a nightmare? BRIGADIER---No nightmare, Doctor. The Tardis and your friends are here. DOCTOR----The Tardis? BRIGADIER---In the corner where it sits. Stands? DOCTOR----Is will do perfectly. Thank you, Lethbridge-Stewart. Where's Jo? BRIGADIER---Making the tea. DOCTOR----Right. BRIGADIER---How do you feel now? DOCTOR----Terrible. You say, Ian and Barbara are here? BRIGADIER---Yes. They gave us a hard time. DOCTOR----Oh? BRIGADIER---Kept saying something about you being a con man and a bank robber. DOCTOR----So, they still believe that, do they? BRIGADIER---Are you going to fill me in, or do I have to put it together from your conversation? DOCTOR----The latter. Where are they? BRIGADIER---Under guard in my office. DOCTOR----Bring them in right now, will you? BRIGADIER---This minute? DOCTOR----Yes! BRIGADIER---Aren't you going to get cleaned up first? DOCTOR----No. I want them to see what they've done to me. BRIGADIER---Okay Doctor. I'll go and fetch them. DOCTOR----Good. Oh, Lethbridge-Stewart? BRIGADIER---Yes? DOCTOR----Do they know what he Master did to me? BRIGADIER---Well, I haven't told them. DOCTOR----Keep it that way, will you? BRIGADIER---I will. You just take it easy (leaves). JO------------Oh, sorry sir. Coffee Doctor? DOCTOR----I thought you were making tea. JO------------Ran out of teabags. DOCTOR----Oh well. Being soldiers they don't have the brains to think of everything. (drinks) That's better. Thanks Jo. JO------------My pleasure. How do you feel? DOCTOR----(sighs) If I get asked that again I shall probably scream. JO------------It'd be a very hoarse one then. So, don't nag me. DOCTOR----Oh, Jo! JO------------Sorry. BRIGADIER---Doctor? Your friends. IAN-----------Did he just call you, Doctor? DOCTOR----He did and what's more, he also knew me before I had my current appearance, as did Sergeant Benton over there. Didn't you? BENTON----Yes. BRIGADIER---Yes, but I had my doubts at first. Now I know he is the same man. DOCTOR----See? IAN-----------We only told the truth. JO------------Well, your truth nearly got the Doctor killed. DOCTOR----Jo! JO------------What? DOCTOR----How do you know they were involved with what the Master did? JO------------It's obvious, otherwise why would you go to such lengths to have them brought here and insist you are who you say you are? BRIGADIER---Fair point, Doctor. BARBARA---We've never heard of the Master. DOCTOR----Oh yes you have. He kidnapped Susan at her wedding. IAN-----------I remember. DOCTOR----Good. BARBARA---Oh yes. But I still don't see how we could be involved with what he did to you. IAN-----------The trial! DOCTOR----Yes. He was the judge. Everyone in that court was under his influence apart from you two. BARBARA---Why not us two? DOCTOR----Since he disguised himself as my self you travelled with and had the money planted, he didn't need to. IAN-----------I see. So you really are the Doctor. DOCTOR----That's what I've been trying to tell you all this time. BARBARA---I'm sorry Doctor. IAN-----------So am I, Doctor. DOCTOR----It's not your fault. But I feel I must also tell you something else about the Master. IAN-----------And what's that, dare I ask? DOCTOR----He is Professor Ovládnout. BARBARA---You aren't serious. BENTON----He's right, miss. And he's up to something at that university. DOCTOR----Thank you Sergeant. BARBARA---But what? DOCTOR----I don't know yet. But I must warn you, your lives may be in danger. IAN-----------Why? DOCTOR----Since I escaped from his Tardis, he might decide to use you to get to me. BARBARA---Can't we stay here? DOCTOR----I'm afraid not. If he does decide to kidnap either or both of you, he'll do it wherever you are. BARBARA---What about protection? BRIGADIER---We'll have someone close by at all times. IAN-----------Doctor, I'm sure we'll be all right. And if he does get to us, we can trust you to come to our rescue. DOCTOR----Of course you can. BRIGADIER---We'll be there as well. DOCTOR----Yes, well. Once they've messed it up, you can rely on me to do the job properly. BRIGADIER---Shall I get someone to run them home now, Doctor? DOCTOR----Give them a chance to drink their coffee, Lethbridge-Stewart. Is there any chance of some sandwiches?
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 6:36:48 GMT
Part 8
They waited and waited and waited. the Doctor passed the time by fiddling with the Tardis.
BRIGADIER---How much longer, Doctor? DOCTOR----I don't know. BRIGADIER---It's been three weeks! DOCTOR----I know. BENTON----Perhaps he's given up. DOCTOR----Oh, I shouldn't think there's any likelihood of that Sergeant. BRIGADIER---What's he doing? DOCTOR----Why don't you go and ask him, Brigadier? BRIGADIER---Oh very funny, Doctor. DOCTOR----Look, he'll let us know when he's ready to do whatever he's planning. He's like that. He'll make a great show of it because he was never one to just get on with things quietly. BENTON----He's a show-off you mean, Doctor? DOCTOR----That's right Sergeant. JO------------Sir! BRIGADIER----What is it, Miss Grant? JO------------There was a phone call for the Doctor. DOCTOR----Oh? Who from, or shouldn't I ask? JO------------The Master. I took the message. DOCTOR----And? JO------------He's got your friends and wants you to go to Camford university alone and meet him in the Great Hall. DOCTOR----Right. See you later then. BRIGADIER---You can't just walk in there, Doctor! DOCTOR----I can and I shall. JO------------Good luck, Doctor. DOCTOR----Thank you Jo. Goodbye (leaves). BRIGADIER---Right Sergeant. Get out of that uniform. I want you. BENTON----Eh? BRIGADIER---Get some of the others to do the same. I want to have as many men as possible. There isn't much time. BENTON----I don't understand sir. BRIGADIER---We don't want people to know what we're up to, do we? BENTON----No sir. BRIGADIER---And try not to be conspicuous. Something casual will do. BENTON----Oh, civvies! BRIGADIER---Yes Sergeant, civvies. What on earth did you think I meant? BENTON----Nothing sir. BRIGADIER---I should hope not. Well, get on with it. BENTON----Sir. JO------------What about me, sir? BRIGADIER---I think you ought to stay here. It will be no place for young women. JO------------But sir- BRIGADIER---That's an order, Miss Grant. JO------------Yes sir. BRIGADIER---Good. I'll go and arrange some transport.
The Doctor pulled into the university grounds, got out of Bessie and went inside. When he reached the Great Hall he pushed the enormous doors open.
MASTER-----Ah, Doctor. So good of you to make it. Come in, come in. DOCTOR----Where's Ian and Barbara? MASTER-----They're here. DOCTOR----Are they all right? MASTER-----See for yourself.
The Master clicked his fingers and a curtain was drawn back, revealing Ian and Barbara tied to chairs with a small ampule-type thing above their heads.
DOCTOR----Are you both all right? IAN-----------Yes Doctor. DOCTOR----Barbara? BARBARA---I'm fine Doctor. MASTER-----And they will stay that way as long as you do as I say. DOCTOR----Perhaps. So, what is this masterplan of yours then? MASTER-----"Masterplan". I like that Doctor. DOCTOR----Oh come on. You only want me here so you can brag about your latest insane scheme. MASTER-----And dispose of you, Doctor. Properly, this time. DOCTOR----That old chestnut. MASTER-----Tell me, how did you manage to survive? DOCTOR----You didn't bother to check my clothing for any rubber. MASTER-----Oh, how stupid of me (!) An oversight which will shortly be rectified. But this time Doctor, it doesn't matter what you wear. There's no escape for you or your precious humans. DOCTOR----Or you, come to that. MASTER-----I have my Tardis. You do not. I'll be quite safe. DOCTOR----Self-preservation always was your first priority, wasn't it? MASTER-----How do you think I've managed to live so long? DOCTOR----I really have no idea. That must be one of the greatest mysteries of the universe. MASTER-----And one you shall never have the chance to solve. DOCTOR----You have one thing in common with the Daleks, you know. MASTER-----Why, thank you Doctor. And what might that be? DOCTOR----Too much talk and not enough action. MASTER-----Well I'll be honoured to rectify that since you are obviously eager to die. DOCTOR----So, what have you been up to here? MASTER-----Constructing a rather special sort of virus, Doctor. DOCTOR----Nothing special in that. They can be dealt with, you know. MASTER-----Not this one, Doctor. DOCTOR----Oh? And why's that? MASTER-----Because it's a radio active virus and will destroy everything except water. DOCTOR----Why not just an atomic bomb? MASTER-----Oh, that's much too simple Doctor. Where's the fun in that? You see, it is possible for people to survive even in a world of radio active fall-out. Therefore, as this virus is airborne, it will destroy absolutley everything. DOCTOR----Everything? MASTER-----Flesh, leaves, grass, metal, bones, brick, concrete. Everything. DOCTOR----You really are quite mad, aren't you? MASTER-----Not really. I shall rule the earth with no opposition from you. DOCTOR----The master of a desolate and extremely wet world. MASTER-----After thirty days vegetation will grow again. DOCTOR----I hope the plants decide on revenge and strangle you. MASTER-----Careful Doctor. I'll release the virus. DOCTOR----I thought you intended to do that anyway. What are you waiting for? MASTER-----I shall activate the remote control when I am safely inside my Tardis. DOCTOR----What remote control? MASTER-----This one. All I have to do is press this button and you will cease to exist. DOCTOR----Don't count on it. BRIGADIER---Doctor, get down!
Bullets flew, instantly killing the Master's men. The Doctor noticed the Master run to his Tardis and ran after him. He leapt on him, the remote control hurled into the air. Jo caught it and ran out of the hall. The Doctor handed the Master over to the Brigadier then went to free Ian and Barbara.
IAN-----------That was close. BARBARA---Too close! DOCTOR----Do you know where the Master has hidden the ampules containing the virus? BARBARA---They're in the biology lab. Come on, I'll show you. DOCTOR----Thank you, my dear.
Meanwhile outside, the Master attacked his guards and ran. The soldiers fired but missed.
BRIGADIER---Where's the Master? SOLDIER 1---He escaped sir. SOLDIER 2---He was just too quick for us. BRIGADIER---Never mind. We have his Tardis. He'll have to come back for it sometime.
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IAN-----------Is that the lot? DOCTOR----I certainly hope so. BARBARA---What are you going to do with them? DOCTOR----Hide them deep in his Tardis. BRIGADIER---What good will that do if he can't leave Earth? DOCTOR----My dear Lethbridge-Stewart. If the Master decides to construct another remote control, he'll get a very nasty surprise when he presses the button. JO------------What are we going to do with this one, Doctor? DOCTOR----Dismantle it. I'll probably find some use for the parts. And Jo? JO------------Yes Doctor? DOCTOR----Well done. You caught it marvellously. JO------------I was always good at rounders. DOCTOR----Well, keep it safe for the moment, hmm. And don't press that green button. JO------------No Doctor. DOCTOR----Right. I won't be long. I'll meet you back at Ian and Barbara's house.
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BRIGADIER---So it's all over then, Doctor? DOCTOR----Until the next time. BARBARA---You think he'll try again? DOCTOR----Oh, he's not one to give up easily. And he does still want his dematerialisation circuit. IAN-----------What on Earth's that? DOCTOR----It's what makes the Tardis travel through time and space. IAN-----------So that's how it's done. JO------------Where do you think the Master is now, Doctor? DOCTOR----I don't know. As far away from here as possible I hope.
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CLERK-------Enjoy your trip, Professer Keller. MASTER-----I will. I've never been to Switzerland before. Thank you.
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DOCTOR----Well, goodbye. IAN-----------Goodbye Doctor. BARBARA---Goodbye Doctor. It was nice seeing you again after all these years. DOCTOR----And you. Both of you. BARBARA---Now you know where we are, don't be a stranger, will you? DOCTOR----No. JO------------Come on, Doctor! DOCTOR----I'm coming! She can be such a bully at times. Take care of yourselves. IAN-----------We will.
The Doctor got in Bessie, waved and drove off.
JO------------Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes, Jo? JO------------What have you done with the Master's circuit? DOCTOR----(smiles) I've hidden it somewhere he'll never think of looking. Under the bonnet. Come on. Let's get back to work before the Brigadier blows another fuse.
The End
Patsy
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