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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 9:22:11 GMT
Part 1
Gallifrey. An insignificant little planet in a universe of millions, to anyone who has never heard of it. Inside the President's office in the Capitol, the President was busy rushing about. There was a knock at the door.
PRESIDENT---Come in. CHANCELLOR---You wanted to see me. PRESIDENT---I wouldn't have sent for you otherwise. CHANCELLOR---No. Are you going somewhere? PRESIDENT---Whatever makes you say that (?) CHANCELLOR---Well, it looks like you're packing. PRESIDENT---Congratulations. That's exactly what I am doing. CHANCELLOR---Well, there's no need to be like that. PRESIDENT---No. I'm sorry. As a matter of fact, I'm going on a little holiday. CHANCELLOR---A holiday?! PRESIDENT---That's what I said. CHANCELLOR---But you can't just up and leave Gallifrey! PRESIDENT---I can and I will. Who is the Lord President? CHANCELLOR---You are. PRESIDENT---That's right. So I can do what I like and go where I like. CHANCELLOR---I trust you will be accompanied by the Chancellery guards. PRESIDENT---No. CHANCELLOR---But- PRESIDENT---I won't need any of your ham-fisted nincompoops where I'm going. CHANCELLOR---And where might that be? PRESIDENT---Earth. CHANCELLOR---Earth?! PRESIDENT---And why not? I might even pop in and see how the Doctor's enjoying his freedom. CHANCELLOR---Of all the planets in the universe, why choose Earth? PRESIDENT---It looks quite nice. The Doctor's always enjoyed the strange little planet. CHANCELLOR---The Doctor was always strange. PRESIDENT---I'll give him your regards then, shall I (?) CHANCELLOR---Sir, I really must protest. PRESIDENT---You've been protesting about everything since that business with Omega. CHANCELLOR---And with good reason. PRESIDENT---Oh, nonsense. Look, what is your problem with Earth? CHANCELLOR---It's full of murderers who might attack you. PRESIDENT---Nonsense. The Doctor's still in one piece. CHANCELLOR---But you're not the Doctor. PRESIDENT---No, but I wish I had his freedom. I've never been to Earth, Chancellor. Have you? CHANCELLOR---No. PRESIDENT---Then how can you possibly know what it's like? From this moment on, a new law will be introduced. CHANCELLOR---A new law? PRESIDENT---That's what I said. The law will state that no member of our race shall be exiled to a planet that hasn't been surveyed by a member of the High Council. CHANCELLOR---That's preposterous! PRESIDENT---No, it isn't. Would you like to be sent to a world that is completely barren? CHANCELLOR---Of course not. PRESIDENT---Well, you're going the right way about it. Now, go and arrange my transportation. CHANCELLOR---You're the President. PRESIDENT---That's right. CHANCELLOR---But don't say I didn't warn you about the cutthroats on Earth (leaves). PRESIDENT---"Cutthroats", indeed! Stupid little man. Whe I get back I must see about having him removed.
Meanwhile, in another part of the galaxy, two occupants of a blue box were travelling in the space/time vortex.
JO------------And what does this do, Doctor? DOCTOR----It's for the lamp on top of the Tardis. JO------------Can I have a go? DOCTOR----All right. Just a quick flash mind. JO------------Okay, Doctor. (presses button) DOCTOR----There you go. JO------------But why does it need a button? DOCTOR----Well, Jo, sometimes it gets stuck and either continually flashes or doesn't at all. JO------------I see. DOCTOR----Right. Where to now, madam? JO------------Erm, Earth? DOCTOR----Aw, Jo. Don't you want to go somewhere more exiting? JO------------No. DOCTOR----You have the whole universe to choose from, you know. JO------------I know, but I want to go home. DOCTOR----Bored with me already? JO------------Not a bit of it. DOCTOR----Then why? JO------------Because ever since you made your new force field generator, we've been whizzing about from one planet to another. DOCTOR----"Whizzing about"? Oh, well, I suppose you're right. Lethbridge-Stewart and his gaggle of women it is then. JO------------Thank you, Doctor. DOCTOR----That's all right, Jo. I have to confess, I'm feeling a bit homesick myself. JO------------But Earth's not your home. DOCTOR----I know. But it feels more like it than Gallifrey. And I have friends there who aren't so stuffy. JO------------Except the Brigadier? DOCTOR----(smiles) Except the Brigadier. Ah, we've arrived. Come on.
They stepped out of the Tardis and into the lab.
DOCTOR----What, no welcoming party? JO------------I expect they're all asleep. It is dark outside, you know. DOCTOR----I thought soldiers were always on duty. JO------------That's policemen, Doctor. DOCTOR----Not Auton ones, I hope. JO------------(yawns) Well, I think I'll go to bed. DOCTOR----Okay, Jo. I'll see you in the morning. JO------------Goodnight Doctor. DOCTOR----'Night Jo. Pleasant dreams. JO------------I hope!
The Doctor watched as Jo left the room, giving a little wave behind her, then crossed to his workbench and sat down. He glanced at the clock on the wall and tutted.
DOCTOR----Ten past one. What on earth am I going to do until that lazy Brigadier greets the day like he greets his men and me? Why couldn't Jo have told me sooner she wanted to come back here? I can't see what's so marvellous about it. This entire building is riddled with dry rot, rising damp, woodworm- BENTON----And a load of draughts. DOCTOR----Sergeant Benton! Why, my dear chap, am I glad to see you. BENTON----Nice to be wanted. DOCTOR----Oh, you are, you are. BENTON----Like some cocoa, Doc? DOCTOR----I would love some. BENTON----Anything's better than sitting in the gloom talking to yourself. DOCTOR----I don't do that. BENTON----Don't you? I do. DOCTOR----Well, perhaps a little bit. Helps keep oneself sane. BENTON----I thought it was the first sign of madness. DOCTOR----Only if you're a Brigadier. Where is he, by the way? BENTON----Tucked up in bed, I shouldn't wonder. Here you go, Doctor. DOCTOR----Thanks. Who's bed, I wonder? BENTON----Don't be daft, Doc. What girl in her right mind would want him? DOCTOR----One that talks to herself? BENTON----I should think the only thing the Brig does by himself is- DOCTOR----Sergeant.... BENTON----Sleep. DOCTOR----That's better. BENTON----Shouldn't think he's mistake it for his swagger stick. DOCTOR----No. BENTON----But you never know what you might grab hold of when you're groping around in the dark. DOCTOR----Oh? Speaking from experience, are you? BENTON----What me? Noooo. DOCTOR----Course not. That privilege comes with rank, I suppose. BENTON----As I'm only a poor Sergeant, Doctor, I'm afraid I wouldn't know. DOCTOR----Good answer to end a rather silly conversation. BENTON----Well, Doc, it is a full moon. DOCTOR----I wondered why your sideburns were longer than usual. BENTON----Very funny. Well, I have to carry on with my boring rounds. DOCTOR----Never mind, Sergeant. Look, I have an idea. BENTON----(warily) Yes? DOCTOR----Don't be like that. Why don't you come into the Tardis with me? BENTON----And do what? DOCTOR----Anything you like. Sleep if you want. BENTON----What about the Brigadier? DOCTOR----If he finds out, I'll say you were helping me. What do you say? BENTON----I could do with forty winks. DOCTOR----Well, come on then.
To be continued....
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 9:33:19 GMT
Part 2
Next morning, the Brigadier wandered into the lab waving his swagger stick about. He rapped on the Tardis door with it.
BRIGADIER---Wakey, wakey, Doctor! Come on, I know you're in there. Doctor!
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DOCTOR----Jumping Jehosophat! What on earth's that? Oh, good grief. I might have known. Sergeant! Sergeant Benton? Shake a leg. BENTON----What? Oh, hello Doc. DOCTOR----Good morning, Sergeant. Sleep well? BENTON----Like a log. Oooh. DOCTOR----What's the matter? BENTON----I've got a terrible pounding in my head. DOCTOR----It's not in your head. BENTON----It certainly feels like it. DOCTOR----Well, I assure you, it's not. BENTON----What is it then? DOCTOR----That buffoon Brigadier of yours. BENTON----Crikey! He'll go ape when he finds me in here. DOCTOR----Don't you worry about that. You leave him to me. BENTON----What are you going to do, shove his stick down his throat? DOCTOR----Not a bad idea. Might shut him up for a while, eh? BENTON----Knowing the Brig, it probably won't make that much difference. DOCTOR----You're probably right. Look, I'll leave the scanner on and as soon as you see him leave, you go out, okay? BENTON----Fine. DOCTOR----Good. BENTON----There's just one problem. DOCTOR----Oh? BENTON----How do I open the doors? DOCTOR----Ah. Well, you just flick this switch here, all right? BENTON----Yeah. DOCTOR----I'll see you later then (opens doors). BENTON----Doc? DOCTOR----Yes? BENTON----Thanks. You're a real pal. DOCTOR----Not bad for an alien monster, eh, intent on taking over the Earth? BENTON----I think the Brig's more like that than you are. DOCTOR----Thanks for the compliment. I'll try not to let it go to my head.
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BRIGADIER---Oh, for heaven's sake, man. What do you think you're doing in there? Ah. DOCTOR----Spring cleaning, would you believe? BRIGADIER---It's not spring, Doctor. DOCTOR----Isn't it? Well, I started it in the spring. Not quite sure which one though. Oh well, that's time travel for you. BRIGADIER---With the size of that contraption of yours, I should imagine you've been at it for years. DOCTOR----Or centuries, Brigadier. So, what's the emergency? BRIGADIER---There's no emergency, Doctor. DOCTOR----So, what did you wake me up for? BRIGADIER---Two things, Doctor. First- DOCTOR----Oh, not my reports. Look, I know I'm behind a bit, but I'll get there. BRIGADIER---A bit?! You're never around long enough these days to write one single letter! But no, it's not that. Although, since you have finally deigned to grace us with your presence, you could finish them this time. DOCTOR----I'll do my best. I'm not one of your soldiers, you know. BRIGADIER---You'd be a lot less bother if you were. DOCTOR----I see. Well, if that's your attitude, I'll leave your grotty little building this minute. BRIGADIER---Doctor, wait. I'm sorry. DOCTOR----That's better. Now, what is it? BRIGADIER---First of all, have you seen Sergeant Benton around anywhere? DOCTOR----Not since about one last night when he was doing his rounds. Why? BRIGADIER---He seems to have gone AWOL. No one's seen him since around one o'clock either. DOCTOR----And you think he's done a bunk, eh? BRIGADIER---It has been known. DOCTOR----What, your men (?) BRIGADIER---I think so many alien menaces gets to some of them. DOCTOR----Or the way you treat them. They're not here to fetch and carry for you, you know. BRIGADIER---Now, see here, Doctor- DOCTOR----No, I won't. These men are very brave to go up against goodness knows what, knowing they could end up vapourised or something. They wouldn't go AWOL. If they wanted to leave UNIT, they'd damned well tell you and you know it. BRIGADIER---You're right, Doctor. DOCTOR----Of course I'm right. Benton is probably wandering around the grounds or something. BRIGADIER---He doesn't answer his walkie-talkie. DOCTOR----Duff battery, perhaps? He'll turn up. You see if he doesn't. BRIGADIER---Just as long as he hasn't been asleep in some cupboard somewhere. DOCTOR----Now, Lethbridge-Stewart, would dear old Sergeant Benton go to sleep on duty? BRIGADIER---Well, he hasn't before. DOCTOR----And he wouldn't now. He wouldn't dare. BRIGADIER---No. He's a good soldier. DOCTOR----One of the best. BRIGADIER---Right. Now, the other thing I wanted to see you about was that there's a visitor for you at the gate. DOCTOR----Who is it? BRIGADIER---I have no idea. Won't give his name. DOCTOR----What does he look like? BRIGADIER---Oh, medium build, you know. About the same age as you, I should imagine. DOCTOR----Is he really 740? BRIGADIER---What? Oh, don't be silly, Doctor. He's about fifty, fifty-five, that sort of age. DOCTOR----That really narrows it down, Brigadier (!) BRIGADIER---Sorry, Doctor. I'm not very good when it comes to describing people. DOCTOR----No. BRIGADIER---I wouldn't know where to start with you. DOCTOR----Well, I am unusual, Brigadier. BRIGADIER---You can say that again! DOCTOR----Well, what did he say? BRIGADIER---He said, he's your superior and that gives him an automatic right to see you. DOCTOR----My superior? BRIGADIER---I told him he can't come in without a pass, but he didn't seem to care. DOCTOR----Oh, good grief. BRIGADIER---It seems you might know who he is then. DOCTOR----I'm rather afraid I do. BRIGADIER---Who is he then? DOCTOR----Just who he says he is, Lethbridge-Stewart - My superior. BRIGADIER---But you answer to Geneva, Doctor, and me. DOCTOR----I answer to no one, and you should know that by know. If I did, I'd still be stuck on Gallifrey. BRIGADIER---Sometimes I wish you were. DOCTOR----And, when I'm with you, I wish I was too at times. BRIGADIER---After all I've done for you. DOCTOR----Never mind that now. Go and get him. BRIGADIER---But, Doctor- DOCTOR----Now, Lethbridge-Stewart! BRIGADIER---All right, Doctor. DOCTOR----And try not to antagonise him. Change the habit of a lifetime, for once. BRIGADIER---(sighs) I'll let you get away with that remark on the grounds that, whoever he is, he must be very important. DOCTOR----He is. Extremely important. BRIGADIER---Very well, Doctor. I'll bring him in (leaves). DOCTOR----Thank you. BENTON----Is it safe to come out now, Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes, yes. BENTON----I thought I'd had it there for a while. DOCTOR----I told you I'd sort it out. BENTON----And I'm very grateful. DOCTOR----Sergeant? BENTON----Yeah? DOCTOR----Would you say I was a bad influence on you and the others? BENTON----Including Jo? DOCTOR----Yes. BENTON----And the Brig? DOCTOR----No. BENTON----Well, I'd say your influence was more disruptive than bad. For a start, we wouldn't dream of doing certain things before you came along. DOCTOR----Like disappearing from duty? BENTON----And others. Your being around and speaking to the Brig at times the way you do, has shown us he's not as tough as he'd like to make out. We might slag him off behind his back, but deep down, we respect him more than before you got saddled with helping us mere humans out. DOCTOR----So, my exile has been beneficial to everyone then. BENTON----Yes. Even the Brig's not as bad as he was before his encounter with those Yeti. DOCTOR----But, despite all those invaders since, including the Master, he's still got a narrow mind. BENTON----It's just a little bit wider since Omega though, Doc. DOCTOR----Maybe just a millimetre. BRIGADIER---Several feet, I'd say, Doctor. DOCTOR----Really? BRIGADIER---Yes. DOCTOR----I always knew you had a big head. Nice of you to admit it at last. BRIGADIER---Thank you, Doctor (!) Ah, do my eyes deceive me, or is that Sergeant Benton I see before me? DOCTOR----You're eyes deceive you. That's really a cuddly six foot Dalek I bought as a souvenir a couple of regenerations ago on Skaro. But, be careful, he's a good shot with that water rifle he's carrying over his shoulder. PRESIDENT---I do hope you don't speak to everyone like that, Doctor. DOCTOR----Oh, no, sir. The Brigadier and I always carry on like that, don't we? BRIGADIER---Speak for yourself. PRESIDENT---It is good to see you again, Doctor. DOCTOR----And you too, sir. Would you care to sit down? PRESIDENT---Thank you. DOCTOR----Can I get you some refreshment? You must have had a long journey. PRESIDENT---No, thank you. DOCTOR----Are you quite comfortable, sir? PRESIDENT---Yes, thank you. DOCTOR----I could easily find and easy chair in the Tardis. PRESIDENT---This is just fine, Doctor. BRIGADIER---I never thought I'd live to see the day when the Doctor grovelled to anyone. DOCTOR----I'm not grovelling. BRIGADIER---It looks like it to me. DOCTOR----I'm just being polite. BRIGADIER---He's only a civilian. DOCTOR----This is the Lord President. Kindly show some respect. BRIGADIER---President of where? America, I suppose (!) DOCTOR----Gallifrey. BRIGADIER---Oh, no. DOCTOR----Oh, yes. BRIGADIER---Another Time Lord! DOCTOR----I'm afraid so. BRIGADIER---He's not another one of you, is he? DOCTOR----No. BRIGADIER---Thank God for that. PRESIDENT---Thank Rassilon, I think you mean. BRIGADIER---Rassilon? DOCTOR----Never mind. Shall we go into the Tardis, sir? It's obvious we're not going to get any privacy out here. BRIGADIER---Do I take it I'm not wanted? DOCTOR----What do you think? Do I stand around in the same room when you're having a private discussion? BRIGADIER---Frequently. DOCTOR----Never mind. PRESIDENT---Er, yes, Doctor. DOCTOR----Sorry? Oh. This way then. PRESIDENT---Still in the shape of a police telephone box, I see. DOCTOR----I get the feeling she'll always stay like that. PRESIDENT---We could always repair the chameleon circuit for you, Doctor. DOCTOR----Erm, thank you all the same, but I'd rather do it myself. PRESIDENT---It wouldn't be a trap, you know. You'd be quite free to leave afterwards. DOCTOR----I believe you. But I've got used to it like this. PRESIDENT---You could even have a brand new model, if you wish. DOCTOR----Thank you. But again, I'll have to refuse. I'm rather fond of her and it wouldn't be quite the same. PRESIDENT---I quite understand. The capsule that brought me to Earth had absolutely no character. Not like the old Type 40's, eh? DOCTOR----No, indeed. But then, they don't make anything like they used to. PRESIDENT---That's progress, Doctor. DOCTOR----It's what some people call it. But I'm rather old-fashioned in my beliefs. PRESIDENT---You and me both. My chancellor wasn't at all happy about my decision to help you against Omega, or to have a holiday. DOCTOR----Well, chancellor's are glorified guards. PRESIDENT---Jumped up, I think the people of Earth say. DOCTOR----Some people. I think the Brigadier would have made an excellent chancellor, had he been born there instead of here. Mind you, I'd still have found him irritating, even if he was the emperor Dalek trying to kill me. PRESIDENT---Perhaps. Shall we go in? DOCTOR----After you. PRESIDENT---Thank you (goes in). DOCTOR----Try not to disturb me this time, Lethbridge-Stewart, there's a good chap. BRIGADIER---I'll do my best, as irritating as it may be (!) DOCTOR----Good. Why don't you go and blanco your hankie, or something? I'm sure you're quite capable of doing that without my help (goes in). BRIGADIER---Damn cheek of the man. If anybody's irritating around here, it certainly isn't me. Sergeant Benton! BENTON----Sir? BRIGADIER---Where were you? BENTON----When, sir? BRIGADIER---During the night, man. BENTON----Checking the grounds, sir. BRIGADIER---Why didn't you answer when we called you? BENTON----I lost my walkie-talkie, sir. BRIGADIER---I see. Well, go and find Miss Grant and bring her here. Perhaps she'll be able to get some sense out of the Doctor. BENTON----Sir (leaves). BRIGADIER---Blanco my hankie, indeed!
Meanwhile, in another part of London.....
MAN---------So, you'll do it then? THUG 1------And we won't get done for it? MAN---------You have my word. THUG 2------You're willing to pay us a hundred grand to bump off some old geezer? MAN---------Yes. THUG 1------Why? MAN---------That's my business. I just want him dead. Are you in, or not? THUG 1------Yeah, we're in. MAN---------Good. THUG 3------How do you want it done? MAN---------Any way you want. But, be careful. He's a cunning so-and-so. I want him one hundred percent dead, so he can't come back to life. THUG 2------Bullet? MAN---------A hail of them, if you must. Left and right sides. Just make sure there is absolutely no chance he will breathe again. THUG 1------We'll do our best. MAN---------You do that. Now, I'll tell you where you can find him.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 9:43:02 GMT
Part 3
In the Tardis.
DOCTOR----Oh. The Sergeant's walkie-talkie. Oh, well. PRESIDENT---So, how are you enjoying your freedom, Doctor? DOCTOR----I'm enjoying it very much. PRESIDENT---I thought you would. DOCTOR----As much as I like this planet, being permanantly tied to it reminded me of Gallifrey. PRESIDENT---Yes, I heard about you when I became President. DOCTOR----All bad, I expect. PRESIDENT---Well, Borusa did have some nice things to say about you. DOCTOR----Even though I played about in lessons? PRESIDENT---Even then. I understand how you must have felt. DOCTOR----Do you? PRESIDENT---I've often heard about other planets and species and longed to explore them. DOCTOR----So, why didn't you, if you don't mind my asking? PRESIDENT---Not at all. I was all set to join up to do that, on council business, naturally. DOCTOR----Naturally (!) PRESIDENT---I wouldn't have the nerve to steal a Tardis, like you. DOCTOR----So, what happened to change things? PRESIDENT---The previous President only went and appointed me his successor. I didn't even want the job, but what can you do? DOCTOR----I know. I'd hate it. All those centuries tied to a desk. I think there's a touch of gypsy in me. PRESIDENT---In any decent Time Lord who hates the confines of the Capitol. I expect even some of the chancellery guard would like to leave. DOCTOR----More tea? PRESIDENT---Thank you. So, Doctor, despite your freedom, you still return here. DOCTOR----Everyone has to go home at some point and face reality. PRESIDENT---And that person in the moustache is yours? DOCTOR----Lethbridge-Stewart? I suppose he is. PRESIDENT---So, you regard this planet as home. DOCTOR----Humans can be so annoying, but also quite loveable. I feel more at home here - even working for UNIT - than Gallifrey. PRESIDENT---Did you think that way before or after your exile? DOCTOR----After. PRESIDENT---Oh? DOCTOR----I was furious when I arrived. A new body, partial memory and no chance of escape, no matter how hard I tried. PRESIDENT---I expect, with what I know about you, there were numerous attempts. DOCTOR----I should say so. It was only after you'd so graciously given it all back to me, I realised this is where I belonged. I never had that before, you see. I always felt like I didn't fit in. PRESIDENT---And, now you do? DOCTOR----Yes. So, I suppose I ought to be grateful for your predecessor dumping me here in the first place. I've made lots of friends over the centuries on my travels, but the ones at UNIT are special. PRESIDENT---Even that - what did you call him? Lethbridge-Stewart? DOCTOR----Even him. Another biscuit? Oh, we've run out. PRESIDENT---No matter. DOCTOR----There's some in the laboratory. I'll just go and get them. PRESIDENT---You don't have to on my account. DOCTOR----Nonsense. How often do I get the chance to entertain a member of the High Council, and a President at that? I won't be a moment (leaves).
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JO------------You can't make him come out, you know. BRIGADIER---Miss Grant, the Doctor is still a member of UNIT. What I say in this building goes. JO------------You can't tell him what to do. The Doctor's his own Time Lord. DOCTOR----Yes, I am. Hello, Jo. JO------------Hello, Doctor. DOCTOR----Sleep well? JO------------Very. Intergalactic travel certainly plays havoc with your routine. It's worse than jet-lag. DOCTOR----It's all those corridors, Jo. JO------------They all look the same to me. DOCTOR----We can't have that. What will happen if you turn down the wrong one because you think you're somewhere else? JO------------A monster will have me for breakfast. BENTON----As long as it's not a ten foot dog, miss. JO------------Eh? Oh, yes. What are you doing, Doctor? DOCTOR----Searching. JO------------What for? DOCTOR----A new packet of chocolate digestives. None of you have seen them, have you? JO------------They're in the drawer. DOCTOR----Eh? JO------------That one. In front of you! DOCTOR----(opens drawer) So they are. Thank you, Jo. Right, I'll get back to my guest. BRIGADIER---Just a minute, Doctor. DOCTOR----What is it, Lethbridge-Stewart? BRIGADIER---I demand to know what's going on in there. DOCTOR----Oh, do you (?) BRIGADIER---Yes. Well, I'm waiting. DOCTOR----Then I suggest you make yourself comfortable. BRIGADIER---Are you going to tell me, or not? DOCTOR----Not. BRIGADIER---Doctor, may I remind you, you are still a member of UNIT. DOCTOR----No. But you already have - numerous times. BRIGADIER---That man is unauthorised, Time Lord or not. DOCTOR----I take full responsibility for the President, as you do for me. Don't worry, he won't run off with any of your precious paperclips. JO------------Is your President really in there? DOCTOR----Yes. Would you like to meet him? JO------------May I? DOCTOR----Of course. You too, Sergeant. BENTON----Thank you, Doctor. DOCTOR----In you go then and wait for me in the console room. BRIGADIER---And what about me? DOCTOR----What about you? BRIGADIER---Don't I get to meet him? DOCTOR----You already have. BRIGADIER---Only briefly. DOCTOR----Well, I would have asked, Lethbridge-Stewart, but you're always telling me how you're too busy to sit around gossiping. See you later.
The Doctor entered the Tardis and locked the doors to make sure the Brigadier couldn't get in.
BRIGADIER---Really!
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DOCTOR----Right, you two, follow me and be on your best behaviour. Remember, he's practically royalty.
Three hours later, the Doctor, Jo and Benton escorted the President to the gate.
PRESIDENT---Well, it was nice talking to you, Doctor. DOCTOR----You too, sir. PRESIDENT---And to finally meet you after all I've heard. You're not as bad as they've all made out. DOCTOR----No. PRESIDENT---I'll add to your datascan that you're not the irresponsible rogue everyone thinks you are. JO------------That is a matter of opinion. DOCTOR----Thank you, Jo (!) Ignore her, sir. Human humour. PRESIDENT---Meant in the nicest way, I imagine. JO------------Of course. The Doctor's really wonderful once you get to know him. Don't you agree, Sergeant Benton? BENTON----I most certainly do, miss. PRESIDENT---Count yourself lucky you have such loyal friends, Doctor. DOCTOR----Oh, I do, sir. PRESIDENT---Well, goodbye for now. DOCTOR----For now? PRESIDENT---I take it I can visit you again. DOCTOR----Certainly, you may. You'd be most welcome. PRESIDENT---Look after him, you too. JO------------We will. PRESIDENT---And try and keep out of trouble. BENTON----Chance'd be a fine thing. That's the Doctor's middle name, eh, Doc? DOCTOR----Very funny.
Suddenly, a hail of bullets and grenades appeared from nowhere.
DOCTOR----GET DOWN!
Benton pushed the President to the ground while the Doctor did the same to Jo. When it went quiet, the Brigadier and several soldiers came out and saw Jo's legs wide open with the Doctor face down on top of her.
BRIGADIER---Really, Doctor. A man of your age too. DOCTOR----It's not what it looks like. BRIGADIER---So you say. But who knows what you Time Lords get up to (?) DOCTOR----If you must know, I was saving her. BRIGADIER---Not from yourself, obviously. If you must behave like that, can't you do it somewhere a little less public? DOCTOR----You really are the most obnoxious, vile little Hitler at times, aren't you? BRIGADIER---Flattery won't get you anywhere with me, Doctor. DOCTOR----And what do you mean by that? JO------------Can I get up please, Doctor? This ground is very wet. DOCTOR----I'm sorry, Jo.
The Doctor stood and helped Jo off the ground.
DOCTOR----Better? JO------------Much. BENTON----Hey, Doc. DOCTOR----What is it, Sergeant? BENTON----The President's been hit. DOCTOR----What? Oh, good grief! PRESIDENT---I'm all right. Really. DOCTOR----Let me have a look. PRESIDENT---Don't fuss, Doctor. DOCTOR----It's not too bad. If your arm hadn't been in the way, the bullet would've pierced a heart. BRIGADIER---I can't imagine what happened. DOCTOR----Can't you? BRIGADIER---This is supposed to be a top secret security establishment. DOCTOR----My dear Lethbridge-Stewart, no amount of security in the universe could've possibly prevented an assassination attempt. JO------------What?! BENTON----How can you be sure it was? DOCTOR----Those bullets were aimed at one person only. PRESIDENT---And who would that be, Doctor? DOCTOR----You, I'm afraid, sir. We were just innocent bystanders. PRESIDENT---You can't be serious. Who on earth would want to kill me? DOCTOR----Probably no one - on earth. PRESIDENT---You can't mean this was arranged by a Gallifreyan DOCTOR----I'm afraid I do. PRESIDENT---But no one knows I'm here, except.... DOCTOR----Except? PRESIDENT---My chancellor. DOCTOR----I see. PRESIDENT---But I can't believe he'd do such a thing. Oh, I know we have our differences, but what President and their chancellor don't? DOCTOR----Perhaps you're right. PRESIDENT---Besides, he doesn't have the nerve. DOCTOR----Natural born coward, eh? PRESIDENT---Precisely. Ouch! DOCTOR----Well, I suggest we return you to Gallifrey and try to get to the bottom of it. We can do something about your arm on the way. JO------------Can I come? DOCTOR----It might be dangerous. JO------------Since when's that made you leave me behind? DOCTOR----All right. Anyone else? BENTON----Well, I'd quite like to help. DOCTOR----Good. BRIGADIER---Oh, no you don't, Sergeant. Your place is here. BENTON----I am a soldier, sir. The Doctor's friend could be in danger and will need all the help he can get. DOCTOR----Well said, Sergeant. BRIGADIER---Very well. DOCTOR----Excellent. Come on. BRIGADIER---But only if I go too. DOCTOR----Oh, no. BRIGADIER---Oh, yes. Someone has to be a steadying influence on the man and you're hardly a suitable role model. DOCTOR----Oh, very well. All aboard the Tardis.
They returned to the lab and entered the Tardis.
DOCTOR----I suggest you take the President back to the guest quarters and wait for me there. JO------------All right, Doctor. DOCTOR----Aren't you going with them, Lethbridge-Stewart? BRIGADIER---Not on your life, Doctor. I intend to keep an eye on you. DOCTOR----Anyone would think you didn't trust me. BRIGADIER---Whatever gave you that idea (?) DOCTOR----I can't imagine (!)
The Doctor set the co-ordinates then hovered his hand over the dematerialisation switch.
BRIGADIER---What are you waiting for? DOCTOR----There's always time to change your mind. BRIGADIER---Anyone would think you didn't want me to come. DOCTOR----Whatever gave you that idea (?) BRIGADIER---Touché, Doctor. DOCTOR----Ready then? BRIGADIER---Oh, get on with it man. DOCTOR----Right then. Hold tight. BRIGADIER---It seems I've been told that before. DOCTOR----By whom? BRIGADIER---You. DOCTOR----Me? I'm sure I've said no such thing. BRIGADIER---You have, you know. The other you, that is. DOCTOR----Oh, I see. BRIGADIER---It's all very confusing, Doctor. Why can't you just have one face like the rest of us? DOCTOR----Because I'm not one of you, and I think I'd be just as dull if I were. I'm a mystery, Brigadier, and I think deep down, you like being surprised now and again. BRIGADIER---Not with three you's, I don't. DOCTOR----Ah, but when I go off in the Tardis, you never know which one of me will return. Isn't that fun? BRIGADIER---Hilarious (!) Are we going to this planet of yours, or not? DOCTOR----Yes. Don't be so impatient. It's not all that wonderful, you know.
The Doctor flicked the switch and headed for the door.
DOCTOR----Are you going to follow me? BRIGADIER---No, thank you, Doctor. DOCTOR----I thought you wanted to keep an eye on me. BRIGADIER---I think I can trust you in here. You can't get up to much mischief. DOCTOR----You'd be surprised. So, you're staying here then? BRIGADIER---Yes. I'd rather be near the door. DOCTOR----Well, I suggest you make yourself comfortable. This is going to be a long trip. BRIGADIER---Thank you, Doctor. DOCTOR----And don't touch anything. BRIGADIER---As if I would. I'm not stupid, you know. DOCTOR----Aren't you? Cheerio.
The Doctor made his way to the others while the Brigadier looked about for something to sit on.
BRIGADIER---No chairs. Typical. You'd think he'd have learnt after all that Omega business. Oh, well.
He sat on the floor, back against the wall, knees bent.
BRIGADIER---Damn floor's freezing. If I get piles I'll know who to blame.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 9:51:12 GMT
Part 4
DOCTOR----We've got to get rid of the Brigadier. BENTON----What?! JO------------You can't! DOCTOR----He'll be a liability. JO------------He's your friend. DOCTOR----That's as maybe, but we can't risk him blundering about on Gallifrey. JO------------But murder! DOCTOR----Murder? What are you talking about, Jo? BENTON----You said we had to get rid of him. DOCTOR----Not like that. What do you take me for? JO------------Sorry, Doctor. DOCTOR----So you should be. Although it does seem like a good idea at times. BENTON----What did you mean then, Doctor? DOCTOR----Make sure he doesn't leave the Tardis until we're back at UNIT. JO------------Lock him in a cupboard, you mean? DOCTOR----No, I don't. BENTON----Why don't we knock him out? DOCTOR----And how do we go about that? You can't go punching him, you know. JO------------We could always slip him something. DOCTOR----We could. I had thought of hypnotising him, but the mood he's in, it probably won't work. Right then. Jo, pour me a cup of that tea. PRESIDENT---Won't it be cold by now, Doctor? DOCTOR----Oh, sir. I thought you of all people would understand the workings of the Tardis by now. PRESIDENT---This is only my second journey inside one, Doctor. But I see your point. DOCTOR----Sergeant, in the medi-kit there's a small phial containing purple liquid. Could you fetch it for me? BENTON----Certainly, Doctor. JO------------Here you are. BENTON----Is this it, Doc? DOCTOR----Yes, it is. Could you remove the lid, please? Thank you. Now, how many drops, would you say? JO------------Two? DOCTOR----Hmm, we don't want him waking up too soon now, do we? I think I'll try ten. JO------------Ten?! DOCTOR----Why not? BENTON----Are you sure it's quite safe, Doc? DOCTOR----I'd hardly use it if it weren't. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, and one for luck. Here you go, Sergeant. Put it back for me, there's a good chap.
The Doctor stirred it and was about to lick the spoon, but placed it on the saucer instead.
DOCTOR----Right Jo, here you go. JO------------Me? DOCTOR----Yes. JO------------Why don't you give it to him? DOCTOR----Because he doesn't trust me, that's why. BENTON----I could go, Doctor. DOCTOR----I had thought of that, but you might get lost. BENTON----I won't. DOCTOR----Are you quite sure? BENTON----Yes. DOCTOR----He is your commanding officer, you know. BENTON----So he keeps reminding me. DOCTOR----He could have you court martialled if he ever finds out. BENTON----Then I'll just have to make sure he doesn't, won't I? DOCTOR----You're a good man. Off you go then and good luck. BENTON----Thank you, Doctor (leaves). DOCTOR----Now sir, lets's see what we can do with that arm.
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BRIGADIER---Ah, Sergeant. Got bored with the Doctor's company, eh? BENTON----Yes, sir. I thought you might like some tea. BRIGADIER---That's very nice of you, Sergeant. Aren't you having any? BENTON----I've had some, sir.
Benton passed the drink to the Brigadier who took a sip.
BRIGADIER---Delicious. Are you all right, Benton? BENTON----Do you mind if I sit down, sir? I'm feeling very tired. BRIGADIER---Not at all. BENTON----(sits) Thank you, sir. BRIGADIER---I expect you haven't slept a wink since yesterday. BENTON----It's been a hectic day, sir. BRIGADIER---When is it anything else with the Doctor around? BENTON----Quite, sir. He has the habit of running everyone around him ragged, without breaking into a sweat himself. BRIGADIER---I never thought of that before. BENTON----Perhaps it has something to do with him being an alien. BRIGADIER---Or just being plain bone idle.
The Brigadier finished his tea and placed the cup beside him.
BRIGADIER---That was nice. Any more? BENTON----I think that was the last. BRIGADIER---Oh. BENTON----And I don't fancy going back in there and being left out of things. BRIGADIER---I know the feeling. Oh, well, never mind. (yawns) Oh, dear. BENTON----Are you okay, sir? BRIGADIER---I think your tiredness is catching. I'm having trouble keeping my... eyes.. open.....
The Brigadier started snoring so badly it set Benton's teeth on edge. He shook him roughly and hit him hard across the face. Satisfied he was asleep, he picked up the cup and stood.
BENTON----Pleasant dreams, sir.
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BENTON----I can't believe it was so easy. DOCTOR----Gone, has he? BENTON----Definately. DOCTOR----Good. I'll bring him round when we get back. Come on, back to the console room. We'll be arriving soon. BENTON----Doc? DOCTOR----Yes, Sergeant? BENTON----I suggest we take ear plugs. DOCTOR----That bad, eh? BENTON----Worse! DOCTOR----(laughs) We'll pick some up on the way. What about you? BENTON----Me? DOCTOR----Feeling tired? BENTON----Not really. DOCTOR----Well, take a couple of these to keep you awake. Life on Gallifrey is sure to send you into a coma.
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DOCTOR----Nearly there. PRESIDENT---Home sweet home, eh, Doctor? DOCTOR----For you, perhaps. PRESIDENT---Shouldn't we let them know we're coming? DOCTOR----No. PRESIDENT---Well, at least that we're non-hostile. DOCTOR----You may be. PRESIDENT---Don't be like that, Doctor. DOCTOR----With respect, sir, I'd rather no one knew of your arrival. PRESIDENT---Why ever not? DOCTOR----Because if someone was involved it will show on their face when they see you. PRESIDENT---You'd have made a good chancellor. Did you never consider the position? DOCTOR----Once. PRESIDENT---Why did you change your mind? DOCTOR----I didn't like the colour of the robes. PRESIDENT---I see. DOCTOR----And I didn't fancy wearing a glorified dress for the rest of my lives. PRESIDENT---(laughs) I know what you mean. DOCTOR----Ah, we seem to have arrived. PRESIDENT---Let's go then. DOCTOR----Just a moment, sir. I think I'll just take a quick look at the scanner and see who'll be greeting us. PRESIDENT---Yes. They may be hostile even if we aren't. Very well, Doctor. BENTON----Then what, Doc? DOCTOR----Now that I'm not too sure of. We'll just have to wait and see. BENTON----Are you sure the Brig's gonna be okay? DOCTOR----Of course I am. I am a doctor, you know. PRESIDENT---But not of medicine, Doctor. DOCTOR----(coughs) Erm, no. But you can trust me, you know. Do you? BENTON----Well, yeah, I suppose so. DOCTOR----With your life? BENTON----Well.... Yeah. Yes, I do. DOCTOR----But you had to think about it. BENTON----I'm a soldier, Doc. I'm trained not to trust anyone. DOCTOR----Except your superiors. BENTON----Yes, but look how a lot of them turn out. DOCTOR----I am looking. What about you, Jo? JO------------I trust you, Doctor. I've had to on several occasions. DOCTOR----Good. And you, sir? PRESIDENT---I haven't known you long enough to form an opinion. DOCTOR----Fair enough. PRESIDENT---But you're all right. DOCTOR----Just the sort to have on your side, eh? PRESIDENT---Definitely. DOCTOR----(smiles) Thank you. BENTON----Doc, we've got company. DOCTOR----So we have. I take it that's your chancellor. PRESIDENT----It is. DOCTOR----He looks like he's been drinking vinegar. PRESIDENT---He probably has, which would explain all those sour looks he keeps giving me. DOCTOR----And he's the one who was against my getting any assistance during the Omega business? PRESIDENT---He was. It seems he doesn't like the way I run things. DOCTOR----Has aspirations, does he? PRESIDENT---Delusions of grandeur, more like. He's reasonable as a chancellor but is not Presidential material. DOCTOR----Interesting. JO------------Are we going out now, Doctor? DOCTOR----Hmm? In a little while. Look, I'll go out first and test the waters. BENTON----Be careful, Doc. DOCTOR----Aren't I always? Oh, I nearly forgot. Welcome to Gallifrey. Don't forget to send a postcard with the message, "Glad you're not here" in big capital letters.
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GUARD------Someone's coming out, sir. CHANCELLOR---Well, don't shoot them yet. DOCTOR----Hello. Where's the brass band? CHANCELLOR---I beg your pardon? DOCTOR----I am honoured to be met like this. I hadn't realised I was so important. CHANCELLOR---Who are you? DOCTOR----Don't you know? CHANCELLOR---No. DOCTOR----I thought you did. CHANCELLOR---Well, I don't. DOCTOR----Oh. Well, I'm the Doctor. CHANCELLOR---The Doctor?! DOCTOR----I knew you knew who I was. CHANCELLOR---I know you're a criminal. DOCTOR----Then why didn't you leave me to my fate when Omega was draining the cosmic energy of the universe? CHANCELLOR---That wasn't my decision. DOCTOR----Thought it wouldn't be. CHANCELLOR---Guards, arrest him. DOCTOR----What for? CHANCELLOR---So you can stand trial and be vapourised. DOCTOR----Is that all the thanks I get? CHANCELLOR---For what? PRESIDENT---For saving my life. CHANCELLOR---(shocked) Sir! DOCTOR----I wasn't ready to play my trump card yet. PRESIDENT---I couldn't just stand by and let you be vapourised, could I, Doctor? DOCTOR----I suppose not. Thank you. CHANCELLOR---You're hurt. PRESIDENT---I see your powers of observation haven't faltered in my absence (!) CHANCELLOR---What happened? DOCTOR----Some hooligans tried to shoot him and blow him up. CHANCELLOR---I did warn you about those cutthroats on Sol 3, sir. PRESIDENT---Yes, you did, didn't you? DOCTOR----Earth's not all that bad, you know, chancellor. CHANCELLOR---They're all criminals, so I'm not surprised you fitted in so easily. DOCTOR----You don't like me much, do you? CHANCELLOR---No, I don't. DOCTOR----But you don't know me. CHANCELLOR---I know all I need to, Doctor. DOCTOR----Quite the little bighead on the quiet, aren't you? CHANCELLOR---How dare you! DOCTOR----Oh, I dare. Jo! Benton! CHANCELLOR---What's going on? DOCTOR----I thought you might like to meet a couple of very nice humans. CHANCELLOR---You've allowed the Doctor to bring thieves and murderers here?! PRESIDENT---They are two very nice people and as honest as you. DOCTOR----Which doesn't say a lot. Ah, there you are. Jo, Sergeant, welcome to Gallifrey. JO------------Is this it? BENTON----I thought it would be bigger. DOCTOR----Oh, it is. This is just the Capitol. No one goes outside. JO------------Why not? DOCTOR----They say it's not safe. Full of cutthroats and murderers, eh, chancellor? CHANCELLOR---Surely you can't condone this, sir. PRESIDENT---I most certainly do. They are honoured guests and deserve to be treated with respect. CHANCELLOR---As you wish. PRESIDENT---I do. Now, kindly return to your duties. CHANCELLOR---But what about you? PRESIDENT---I shall go to my office with the Doctor, Jo and Sergeant Benton. CHANCELLOR---Yes, sir. PRESIDENT---Well, get on with it!
They watched the chancellor and his guards disappear. The Doctor locked the Tardis.
PRESIDENT---Well, Doctor, any ideas? DOCTOR----Yes. PRESIDENT---Well? DOCTOR----But I'm afraid I can't prove anything. PRESIDENT---But you think it's my chancellor. DOCTOR----Perhaps. PRESIDENT---Well, I do. BENTON----How can you be so sure? PRESIDENT---Because what he said would happen on Earth, did. JO------------Coincidence? DOCTOR----Perhaps. We'll have to wait and see. PRESIDENT---Let's go to my office and discuss what we'll do.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 1, 2006 9:58:30 GMT
Part 5
Outside the Capitol.
MAN---------You're willing to pay me to kill the President? CHANCELLOR---Yes. MAN---------Why? CHANCELLOR---He's not fit to lead us. MAN---------But why me? CHANCELLOR---I heard you were a good shot, before you decided to come out here. MAN---------What do you get out of it? CHANCELLOR---A new President. MAN---------You, perhaps? CHANCELLOR---Perhaps. MAN---------All right, I'll do it. CHANCELLOR---Good. I'll give you the details of when and where when I know myself.
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DOCTOR----So, you'll make sure you tell him everything you intend to do? PRESIDENT---Yes. Are you sure it'll work? DOCTOR----I hope so. Where do you think the most ideal place would be for you to be assassinated? JO------------I wish you wouldn't talk like that. BENTON----So do I. The President will be safe, won't he? DOCTOR----Of course. All he has to do is wear this bullet-proof vest. BENTON----What bullet-proof vest? DOCTOR----The one I smuggled out of the Tardis. JO------------But, why? DOCTOR----For the President to wear, of course. JO------------I meant, why does he need one? DOCTOR----Oh. Well, judging by the last little party piece, I should say whoever it was, was intending to hit his hearts. BENTON----I see. PRESIDENT---The Panopticon is the most obvious place, Doctor. DOCTOR----Too open. Anywhere more enclosed but with access for a bullet? PRESIDENT---There is one place. DOCTOR----And that is? PRESIDENT---The perfect place to be killed - the mortuary. JO------------Oh, dear. PRESIDENT---There's a service shaft leading up to the Panopticon. DOCTOR----Right, then all you have to do is stand in full view and give the performance of your life when you get hit. Do you think you can do it? PRESIDENT---I'll do my best. DOCTOR----Excellent. Now, I suggest in a couple of hours, you tell that chancellor of yours, you intend to give us all a tour of the Capitol, including the mortuary. PRESIDENT---Right.
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MAN---------Tomorrow? CHANCELLOR---Yes. MAN---------That's a bit soon, isn't it? CHANCELLOR---I agree, but what can I do? MAN---------Oh, very well. What do I do? CHANCELLOR---I've brought you a guard's uniform. I want you to change into it. MAN---------Why? CHANCELLOR---Because guards don't get a second look. MAN---------Oh. CHANCELLOR---Here's the key to my office. I've left a gun behind the curtain. When you've done it, I want you to hide there until it's safe. MAN---------Right. And you'll let me know when that is? CHANCELLOR---Yes. Oh, there is one other thing. MAN---------Oh, yes? CHANCELLOR---I must be seen to have no part in this. I'm rather afraid the Doctor has his suspicions and will have informed the President. MAN---------So? CHANCELLOR---So, I must be seen to be trying to capture you. MAN---------I thought you were going to let me go. CHANCELLOR---I am, I assure you. Just make the fight convincing. MAN---------Okay. CHANCELLOR---I'll make sure the Panopticon is closed off. MAN---------Good. CHANCELLOR---Until tomorrow. MAN---------Until tomorrow, my Lord President.
The next day, the President gave the tour as promised. They arrived in the mortuary. The Doctor positioned him so the assassin would have a clear shot.
PRESIDENT---Now what, Doctor? DOCTOR----Now, we wait. I suggest you two make yourselves comfortable.
About twenty minutes later, the first bullet was fired. the Doctor dashed out of the room before the second hit the President. He arrived at the Panopticon to find the chancellor fighting with another man, who still held the gun. The Doctor rushed to help. He grabbed the assassin and while trying to pull them apart, accidentally shoved the chancellor, who fell down the service shaft. The assassin took advantage of the Doctor's shock, winded him and ran off. The Doctor crumpled to the floor, clutching his stomach. When he regained his posture, he leant over the shaft.
DOCTOR----Is he all right. PRESIDENT---I think so. I've arranged for him to be taken to the medi-wing. He'll probably just regenerate. DOCTOR----It was an accident. PRESIDENT---I'm sure it was. I've sent Jo and Benton to my office. I suggest you join them. DOCTOR----What about you? PRESIDENT---I'll go with him to make sure he's okay then I'll see you and find out what happened. DOCTOR----All right.
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BENTON----Doctor! JO------------You look terrible. DOCTOR----I'm fine. Any news on the chancellor? JO------------Not yet. What happened? DOCTOR----I'll tell you when the President gets here.
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PRESIDENT---How do you feel? CHANCELLOR---Fine. PRESIDENT---That was a nasty fall. CHANCELLOR---Yes. It caused me to lose a life. PRESIDENT---I know. I'll leave you to rest now. I'll come back later. CHANCELLOR---Thank you, sir.
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DOCTOR----It was an accident! PRESIDENT---And the assassin still got away. DOCTOR----I couldn't help that. JO------------Of course you couldn't. He did you a favour, you know. PRESIDENT---And I'm very grateful. JO------------Well, you don't show it. DOCTOR----Leave it, Jo. PRESIDENT---So, Doctor, my chancellor wasn't behind it after all. DOCTOR----It certainly seems that way. PRESIDENT---And the assassin? DOCTOR----I shouldn't think he'd try anything again in a hurry. PRESIDENT---Well, I know one thing. I'm resigning. DOCTOR----Oh? PRESIDENT---I've been thinking about it for some time, and this event has finally made up my mind. DOCTOR----Well, I'm sure you'll be missed. PRESIDENT---By some, perhaps. DOCTOR----Any idea who your successor will be? PRESIDENT---Yes, and it won't be my chancellor. DOCTOR----He will be all right, won't he? PRESIDENT---You know what regeneration's like, Doctor. DOCTOR----Don't I just (!) Well, I suppose it's time to go. PRESIDENT---You could always stay on here. DOCTOR----No, thank you. PRESIDENT---Not even as President? DOCTOR----After what's happened over the past two days? PRESIDENT---Fair enough. Well, goodbye Doctor. DOCTOR----Goodbye, sir. PRESIDENT---And good luck. BENTON----He'll need it. DOCTOR----Say your goodbyes and hurry up.
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PRESIDENT---Feeling better? CHANCELLOR---Much, thank you. Sir? PRESIDENT---Yes? CHANCELLOR---Did the bullets miss you? PRESIDENT---No. They were bang on target. CHANCELLOR---Then how- PRESIDENT---Did I survive? A little device the Doctor gave me called a bullet-proof vest. CHANCELLOR---The Doctor. PRESIDENT---Yes. Without it I'd be dead. He saved my life. CHANCELLOR---And caused me to lose one of mine. PRESIDENT---Don't be like that. He assures me it was an accident. CHANCELLOR---Yes. PRESIDENT---I'll leave to to sleep now. Goodnight Goth. CHANCELLOR---Goodnight sir. PRESIDENT---And come back to work when you're ready (leaves). CHANCELLOR---I'll get you for this, Doctor. I'll make you pay for killing me. Sometime, somehow, I'll make you lose yours.
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DOCTOR----Home? JO------------Definately. DOCTOR----Right then. BENTON----If the chancellor wasn't behind it, Doctor, then who was? DOCTOR----I'm rather afraid it was the Chancellor, Sergeant. JO------------But you said- DOCTOR----I know I did. JO------------Then how can you be so sure? DOCTOR----I know a staged fight when I join in one. BENTON----I see. DOCTOR----But I didn't mean for him to fall like that. BENTON----Maybe he'll learn his lesson as a result of it. DOCTOR----I doubt it. Not all Time Lords are as amiable as me, you know. Ah, we've arrived (opens doors). Well, come on then. JO------------What about the Brigadier? DOCTOR----What indeed? BENTON----Aren't you going to wake him up? DOCTOR----Do I have to? JO------------Yes! DOCTOR----Yes. No. I think it would be better if he slept it off. Why don't you put him to bed, Sergeant? Then, when he comes round, we'll make out it was all a dream. BENTON----Good idea. I don't fancy the idea of him bawling us out for missing all the fun. DOCTOR----"Fun", he calls it! Right, while you're doing that, I'll put the kettle on. JO------------Welcome back to normality, Sergeant. BENTON----What's normal with the Doctor? JO------------Come on, I'll give you a hand.
The End
Patsy
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