INT. TARDIS
The Doctor treads over the grilling in the TARDIS. He
slings his jacket over one of the supports and walks slowly up to the console
where he begins to operate the controls. The engines start to hum.
EXT. POWELL ESTATE
Rose, Jackie and Mickey are outside the TARDIS -- Rose
packed and ready to go.
JACKIE
Have you got everything?
Have you got everything?
ROSE
I've got everything, don't worry.
I've got everything, don't worry.
JACKIE
Be careful.
Be careful.
They hug.
ROSE
You got to call Mo about that--
JACKIE
Oh, never mind Mo...
Oh, never mind Mo...
INT. TARDIS
The Doctor pulls a lever and the rotor begins to rise and
fall. He gazes up at it and a proud smile spreads across his face.
EXT. POWELL ESTATE
ROSE
Okay, I'm going now. I love you!
Okay, I'm going now. I love you!
She kisses her mum on the cheek.
JACKIE
I love you.
I love you.
ROSE
Love you, love you...
Love you, love you...
INT. TARDIS
The Doctor smacks down on the controls.
EXT. POWELL ESTATE
Rose kisses Mickey goodbye.
MICKEY
Love you.
Love you.
ROSE
Bye.
Bye.
She goes to the TARDIS with a bounce in her step and a
smile on her face.
INT. TARDIS
Rose closes the door behind her, shrugging the rucksack
from her shoulders. The Doctor notices her and they beam at each other. The
Doctor pulls a lever with extra vigour.
EXT. POWELL ESTATE
The TARDIS begins to dematerialize. Jackie is already
walking away, but Mickey watches it go before following her.
INT. TARDIS
The Doctor and Rose are both operating the
controls.
ROSE
So, where are we going?
So, where are we going?
THE DOCTOR
(grinning)
Further than we've ever gone before.
Further than we've ever gone before.
Rose grins back.
OPENING CREDITS
EXT. NEW EARTH
Rose and the Doctor step out of the TARDIS onto a windy
stretch of grass. Rose's mouth drops open.
THE DOCTOR
It's the year five billion and twenty three... we're in the galaxy M87, and this... this is New Earth.
It's the year five billion and twenty three... we're in the galaxy M87, and this... this is New Earth.
They are looking upon a futuristic city, with flying
vehicles zooming to and fro.
ROSE
That's just... that's--
That's just... that's--
She bursts out laughing, in wonder.
THE DOCTOR
(nodding)
Not bad. Not bad at all!
Not bad. Not bad at all!
ROSE
That's amazing. I'll never get used to this. Never. Different ground beneath my feet!
That's amazing. I'll never get used to this. Never. Different ground beneath my feet!
She jumps up and down excitedly.
ROSE (CONT'D)
Different sky...! What's that smell?
Different sky...! What's that smell?
The Doctor bends down and pulls some grass up. He shows
it to her.
THE DOCTOR
Apple grass.
Apple grass.
ROSE
Apple grass...!
Apple grass...!
THE DOCTOR
Yeah, yeah!
Yeah, yeah!
ROSE
That's beautiful!
That's beautiful!
She gazes up at the Doctor with a wide smile.
ROSE (CONT'D)
Oh, I love this. Can I just say...
Oh, I love this. Can I just say...
She links her arm through his.
ROSE (CONT'D)
... travelling with you... I love it.
... travelling with you... I love it.
THE DOCTOR
Me too.
Me too.
Rose laughs and the Doctor grins.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Come on!
Come on!
He grabs her hand and they dash off.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
The Doctor and Rose are being watched through a
reddish-tinged orb, by a pale man covered with interesting patterns. His eyes
widen.
CHIP
(awestruck)
Human! She's pure-blood human.
Human! She's pure-blood human.
He twists a control to zoom in.
CHIP (CONT'D)
Closer. Closer!
Closer. Closer!
EXT. NEW EARTH
One of the metal spiders (as seen in 'The End of the
World') scurries closer to where the Doctor and Rose lie sprawled on the grass,
lying on the Doctor's coat.
THE DOCTOR
So, the year five billion -- the sun expands, the Earth gets roasted.
So, the year five billion -- the sun expands, the Earth gets roasted.
ROSE
(smiling)
That was our first date.
That was our first date.
THE DOCTOR
(leaning back to look at her)
We had chips!
We had chips!
They giggle.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
So anyway, planet gone, all rocks and dust, but the human race lives on, spread out across the stars. Soon as the Earth burns up -- oh, yeah, they get all nostalgic -- big revival movement... but find this place!
So anyway, planet gone, all rocks and dust, but the human race lives on, spread out across the stars. Soon as the Earth burns up -- oh, yeah, they get all nostalgic -- big revival movement... but find this place!
He sits up for a better look at the view.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Same size as the Earth... same air... same orbit... lovely! Call goes out, the humans move in!
Same size as the Earth... same air... same orbit... lovely! Call goes out, the humans move in!
ROSE
What's the city called?
What's the city called?
THE DOCTOR
New New York.
New New York.
ROSE
(skeptically)
Oh, come on.
Oh, come on.
THE DOCTOR
It is! It's the City of New New York!
It is! It's the City of New New York!
He pauses, thinking.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Strictly speaking, it's the fifteenth New York since the original. So that makes it New New New New New New New New New New New New New New York.
Strictly speaking, it's the fifteenth New York since the original. So that makes it New New New New New New New New New New New New New New York.
Rose smiles down at him, reminiscing. He notices.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
What?
What?
ROSE
You're so different.
You're so different.
THE DOCTOR
New New Doctor.
New New Doctor.
Rose giggles and the Doctor chuckles. The metal spider
watches them.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
Chip is operating the controls and turns around at the
sound of Cassandra's voice.
CASSANDRA
Impossible. I recognize that child. Her face. Show me her face!
Impossible. I recognize that child. Her face. Show me her face!
CHIP
Closer. Closer!
Closer. Closer!
EXT. NEW EARTH
The spider scurries across the grass.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
CHIP (CONT'D)
Face! Face! Face!
Face! Face! Face!
EXT. NEW EARTH
ROSE
(getting up)
Can we go and visit New New York -- so good they named it twice?
Can we go and visit New New York -- so good they named it twice?
THE DOCTOR
(also getting up)
Well -- I thought we might go there first.
Well -- I thought we might go there first.
He nods towards a large building in the distance, on the
coast.
ROSE
Why? What is it?
Why? What is it?
He has trouble getting his coat on because of the wind,
so Rose helps him.
THE DOCTOR
Some sort of hospital. Green moon on the side -- that's the universal symbol for hospitals.
Some sort of hospital. Green moon on the side -- that's the universal symbol for hospitals.
ROSE
Hmm!
Hmm!
THE DOCTOR
I got this.
I got this.
He pulls out his psychic paper.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
A message on the psychic paper.
A message on the psychic paper.
The words 'Ward 26 -- Please Come' scrawl across the
paper.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Someone wants to see me.
Someone wants to see me.
He tucks it back in his pocket.
ROSE
Hmm! And I thought we were just sight-seeing. Come on then! Let's go and buy some grapes.
Hmm! And I thought we were just sight-seeing. Come on then! Let's go and buy some grapes.
She links her arm through his. The spider follows them.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
Cassandra gasps.
CASSANDRA
Rose Tyler! I knew it! That dirty blonde assassin!
Rose Tyler! I knew it! That dirty blonde assassin!
CHIP
She's coming here, mistress!
She's coming here, mistress!
CASSANDRA
This is beyond coincidence! This is destiny. At last I can be revenged on that little--
This is beyond coincidence! This is destiny. At last I can be revenged on that little--
INT. NEW EARTH HOSPITAL
Rose and the Doctor walk through the hospital doors and
into the reception.
ROSE
Bit rich coming from you.
Bit rich coming from you.
THE DOCTOR
I can't help it! I don't like hospitals -- they give me the creeps!
I can't help it! I don't like hospitals -- they give me the creeps!
PA
The Pleasure Gardens will now take visitors carrying green or blue identification cards for the next fifteen minutes. Visitors are reminded that cuttings from the gardens are not permitted.
The Pleasure Gardens will now take visitors carrying green or blue identification cards for the next fifteen minutes. Visitors are reminded that cuttings from the gardens are not permitted.
ROSE
(looking around)
Very smart. Not exactly NHS.
Very smart. Not exactly NHS.
THE DOCTOR
No shop. I like the little shop!
No shop. I like the little shop!
ROSE
I thought this far in the future, they'd have cured everything.
I thought this far in the future, they'd have cured everything.
THE DOCTOR
The human race moves on, but so do the viruses. It's an ongoing war.
The human race moves on, but so do the viruses. It's an ongoing war.
A cat nurse walks by and nods politely to Rose, who
stares at her.
ROSE
(pointing)
They're cats.
They're cats.
THE DOCTOR
Now, don't stare... think what you look like to them, all...
Now, don't stare... think what you look like to them, all...
He looks her up and down.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Pink and yellow. That's where I'd put the shop!
Pink and yellow. That's where I'd put the shop!
He points over Rose's shoulder.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Right there!
Right there!
Whilst Rose is looking, he walks over to the lift and
steps inside.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Ward 26, thanks!
Ward 26, thanks!
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
CHIP
Override controls.
Override controls.
INT. NEW EARTH HOSPITAL
ROSE
Hold on! Hold on!
Hold on! Hold on!
She rushes to the lift, but too late -- the doors have
closed.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
THE DOCTOR
(through the doors)
Oh, too late -- I'm going up.
Oh, too late -- I'm going up.
INT. NEW EARTH HOSPITAL
ROSE
It's all right, there's another lift.
It's all right, there's another lift.
She rushes to the other lift and presses the button.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
THE DOCTOR
(calling down)
Ward 26. And watch out for the disinfectant.
Ward 26. And watch out for the disinfectant.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
Chip watches through the orb.
INT. NEW EARTH HOSPITAL
ROSE
(calling up)
Watch out for what?
Watch out for what?
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
THE DOCTOR
The disinfectant!
The disinfectant!
INT. NEW EARTH HOSPITAL
ROSE
The what?
The what?
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
THE DOCTOR
The di-- oh, you'll find out.
The di-- oh, you'll find out.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #2
Rose steps into the lift.
ROSE
(awkwardly)
Um... Ward 26. Thanks...
Um... Ward 26. Thanks...
The doors close and the lift goes down.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
SPEAKER
Commence stage one -- disinfection.
Green lights flash on and the Doctor is soaked in a
shower of disinfectant. He is perfectly calm about this.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #2
SPEAKER (CONT'D)
Commence stage one -- disinfection.
Commence stage one -- disinfection.
Rose is also soaked in the disinfectant. She screams.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
The Doctor smoothes his hands through his hair.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #2
Rose smacks the walls frantically with her eyes screwed
shut, trying to turn the shower off.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
A white powder is puffed onto the Doctor, who barely
reacts.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #2
The same white powder is puffed onto Rose. She squeezes
her eyes shut, looking shocked and a bit disgusted.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #1
A blow-dryer engages. The Doctor looks as though he is
enjoying the experience immensely, spreading his coat out to dry and smiling
happily.
INT. HOSPITAL LIFT #2
After the initial shock, Rose tries to tidy her hair in
the gusts of wind from the blow-dryer.
INT. WARD 26
The lift doors slide open at ward 26 and the Doctor steps
out, looking very well groomed. His hair is perfectly tidy for once.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
Rose steps out at what seems to be some sort of
cellar. She is still pulling at her hair, which is looking quite neat.
CHIP
(some way down the corridor)
The Human child is clean.
The Human child is clean.
ROSE
Um... I'm looking for Ward 26...?
Um... I'm looking for Ward 26...?
CHIP
This way, Rose Tyler.
This way, Rose Tyler.
He scurries off. Rose follows him apprehensively. She
picks up a metal rod just in case.
INT. WARD 26
The Doctor is lead into the ward by Sister Jatt.
THE DOCTOR
(looking around)
Nice place. No shop, downstairs. I'd have a shop. Not a big one -- just a shop. So people can shop.
Nice place. No shop, downstairs. I'd have a shop. Not a big one -- just a shop. So people can shop.
SISTER JATT
(surprised)
The hospital is a place of healing.
The hospital is a place of healing.
THE DOCTOR
A shop does some people the world of good. Not me. Other people...
A shop does some people the world of good. Not me. Other people...
They start to walk. The Doctor sees a patient who is
completely red.
SISTER JATT
The Sisters of Plentitude take a lifelong vow to help. And to mend.
The Sisters of Plentitude take a lifelong vow to help. And to mend.
They pass a bed holding an extremely fat man (The Duke of
Manhattan) looking as though he is about to turn to stone. By the bed is a very
prim woman -- Frau Clovis.
FRAU CLOVIS
(indignantly)
Excuse me!
Excuse me!
She approaches the Doctor.
FRAU CLOVIS (CONT'D)
Members of the public may only gaze upon the Duke of Manhattan with written permission from the Senate of New New York.
Members of the public may only gaze upon the Duke of Manhattan with written permission from the Senate of New New York.
THE DOCTOR
(nodding to the Duke)
That's Petrifold Regression, right?
That's Petrifold Regression, right?
DUKE
I'm dying, sir. A lifetime of charity and abstinence. And it ends like this.
I'm dying, sir. A lifetime of charity and abstinence. And it ends like this.
FRAU CLOVIS
Any statements made by the Duke of Manhattan may not be made public without official clearance.
Any statements made by the Duke of Manhattan may not be made public without official clearance.
DUKE
(gasps)
Frau Clovis!
Frau Clovis!
She rushes to his side. He grasps her hand.
DUKE (CONT'D)
I'm so weak!
I'm so weak!
FRAU CLOVIS
(outraged)
Sister Jatt! A little privacy, please!
Sister Jatt! A little privacy, please!
Sister Jatt leads the Doctor away.
SISTER JATT
He'll be up and about in no time.
He'll be up and about in no time.
THE DOCTOR
I doubt it. Petrifold Regression? He's turning to stone. There won't be a cure for... oh... a thousand years? He might be up and about, but only as a statue...
I doubt it. Petrifold Regression? He's turning to stone. There won't be a cure for... oh... a thousand years? He might be up and about, but only as a statue...
SISTER JATT
Have faith in the sisterhood. But is there no one here you recognize?
Have faith in the sisterhood. But is there no one here you recognize?
The Doctor looks around. His eye is caught.
SISTER JATT
It's rather unusual to visit without knowing the patient.
It's rather unusual to visit without knowing the patient.
THE DOCTOR
No. I think I've found him.
No. I think I've found him.
Sister Jatt follows his gaze. The Face of Boe is in the
corner of the ward by the window. They approach him and the nurse he is
with.
SISTER JATT
Novice Hame -- if I can leave this gentleman in your care?
Novice Hame -- if I can leave this gentleman in your care?
THE DOCTOR
Oh, I think my friend got lost. Uh -- Rose Tyler. Could you ask at reception?
Oh, I think my friend got lost. Uh -- Rose Tyler. Could you ask at reception?
SISTER JATT
Certainly, sir.
Certainly, sir.
She leaves. Novice Hame and the Doctor look at the Face
of Boe.
NOVICE HAME
I'm afraid the Face of Boe's asleep. That's all he tends to do these days. Are you a friend, or...?
I'm afraid the Face of Boe's asleep. That's all he tends to do these days. Are you a friend, or...?
THE DOCTOR
We met just the once on Platform One. What's wrong with him?
We met just the once on Platform One. What's wrong with him?
NOVICE HAME
I'm so sorry. I thought you knew. The Face of Boe is dying.
I'm so sorry. I thought you knew. The Face of Boe is dying.
THE DOCTOR
Of what?
Of what?
NOVICE HAME
Old age. The one thing we can't cure. He's thousands of years old. Some people say millions. Although, that's impossible.
Old age. The one thing we can't cure. He's thousands of years old. Some people say millions. Although, that's impossible.
THE DOCTOR
(smiling)
Oh, no... I like impossible.
Oh, no... I like impossible.
He kneels before the Face of Boe.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
I'm here. I look a bit different, but it's me... it's the Doctor...
I'm here. I look a bit different, but it's me... it's the Doctor...
He places a hand on the tank. The Face of Boe
sighs.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
Rose emerges from the corridor into a room where an old
tape is playing. She curiously looks at the flickering image being projected
onto the screen. It is a glamourous party scene, everyone present laughing and
holding champagne. Cassandra is there, talking to everyone and as she was
before all her surgery.
CASSANDRA
(on tape)
I mean, you never know what your life's going to be like! Ever! I'm bored with this drink.
I mean, you never know what your life's going to be like! Ever! I'm bored with this drink.
She hands it away to someone.
CASSANDRA (CONT'D)
(on tape)
Anyway-- oh, hello darling! Now, don't! Stop it!
Anyway-- oh, hello darling! Now, don't! Stop it!
She pushes a man playfully in the chest.
ROSE
Wait a minute... that's...
Wait a minute... that's...
She spins around, and there is Cassandra. Chip cowers
beside her.
CASSANDRA
Peekaboo!
Peekaboo!
ROSE
(holding up the metal rod)
Don't you come anywhere near me, Cassandra.
Don't you come anywhere near me, Cassandra.
CASSANDRA
Why? What do you think I'm going to do? Flap you to death?
Why? What do you think I'm going to do? Flap you to death?
ROSE
Yeah, but... what about Gollum?
Yeah, but... what about Gollum?
She gestures to Chip.
CASSANDRA
Oh... that's just Chip. He's my pet.
Oh... that's just Chip. He's my pet.
CHIP
I worship the mistress!
I worship the mistress!
CASSANDRA
Moisturize me, moisturize me...
Moisturize me, moisturize me...
Chip picks up a canister and squirts Cassandra with
it.
CASSANDRA (CONT'D)
He's not even a proper life-form. He's a force-grown clone. I modelled him on my favourite pattern. But he's so faithful. Chip sees to my physical needs.
He's not even a proper life-form. He's a force-grown clone. I modelled him on my favourite pattern. But he's so faithful. Chip sees to my physical needs.
ROSE
I hope that means food. How comes you're still alive?
I hope that means food. How comes you're still alive?
CASSANDRA
After you murdered me.
After you murdered me.
ROSE
That was your own fault.
That was your own fault.
CHIP
The brain of my mistress survived. And her pretty blue eyes were salvaged from the bin.
The brain of my mistress survived. And her pretty blue eyes were salvaged from the bin.
Cassandra looks flattered.
ROSE
What about the skin? I saw it, you-
What about the skin? I saw it, you-
She laughs in disbelief.
ROSE
You got ripped apart.
You got ripped apart.
CASSANDRA
That piece of skin was taken from the front of my body. This piece is the back.
That piece of skin was taken from the front of my body. This piece is the back.
ROSE
(laughing)
Right! So you're talking out of your—
Right! So you're talking out of your—
CASSANDRA
Ask not.
Ask not.
CHIP
The mistress was lucky to survive. Chip secreted mi'lady into the hospital.
The mistress was lucky to survive. Chip secreted mi'lady into the hospital.
ROSE
So they don't know you're here?
So they don't know you're here?
CHIP
Chip steals medicine. Helps mi'lady. Soothes her. Strokes her...
Chip steals medicine. Helps mi'lady. Soothes her. Strokes her...
He raises a hand to stroke Cassandra.
ROSE
You can stop right there, Chip.
You can stop right there, Chip.
CASSANDRA
(sadly)
But I'm so alone, hidden down here... the last Human in existence...
But I'm so alone, hidden down here... the last Human in existence...
ROSE
Don't start that again -- they've called this planet New Earth!
Don't start that again -- they've called this planet New Earth!
CASSANDRA
A vegetable patch.
A vegetable patch.
ROSE
And there's millions of Humans out there... millions of them.
And there's millions of Humans out there... millions of them.
CASSANDRA
Mutant stock!
Mutant stock!
ROSE
They evolved, Cassandra. They just evolved, like they should. You stayed still. You got yourself all pickled and preserved, and what good did it do you?
They evolved, Cassandra. They just evolved, like they should. You stayed still. You got yourself all pickled and preserved, and what good did it do you?
CASSANDRA
(referring to film)
Oh, I remember that night. Drinks for the Ambassador of Thrace. That was the last time anyone told me I was beautiful. After that it all became... such hard work.
Oh, I remember that night. Drinks for the Ambassador of Thrace. That was the last time anyone told me I was beautiful. After that it all became... such hard work.
ROSE
Well, you've got a knack for survival -- I'll give you that.
Well, you've got a knack for survival -- I'll give you that.
CASSANDRA
But I've not been idle, Rose... tucked away, underneath this hospital -- I've been listening. The Sisters are hiding something.
But I've not been idle, Rose... tucked away, underneath this hospital -- I've been listening. The Sisters are hiding something.
ROSE
What d'you mean?
What d'you mean?
CASSANDRA
Oh... these cats have secrets. Hush, let me whisper. Come close.
Oh... these cats have secrets. Hush, let me whisper. Come close.
ROSE
(laughing)
You must be joking if you think I'm coming anywhere near you!
You must be joking if you think I'm coming anywhere near you!
She takes a few steps backwards and is caught by a
machine that binds her with light so she cannot move.
CASSANDRA
Chip! Activate the psychograft!
Chip! Activate the psychograft!
Chip bounds over to the controls.
ROSE
(scared)
I can't move! Cassandra, let me go!
I can't move! Cassandra, let me go!
Chip pulls a lever and bars of light come down from the
ceiling and surround Rose like a cage.
ROSE (CONT'D)
(frightened)
What're you doing??
What're you doing??
CASSANDRA
The lady's moving on. It's goodbye trampoline, and hello Blondie!
The lady's moving on. It's goodbye trampoline, and hello Blondie!
After a few seconds, a cloud of light jumps from Cassandra,
across the room and into Rose. Chip releases the lever and Rose's body falls to
the ground.
CHIP
(peering at her)
Mistress?
Mistress?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(beginning to stir)
Moisturize me...
Moisturize me...
Chip hurries to retrieve the canister.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(breathless)
How bizarre... arms... fingers... hair! Let me see! Let me see!
How bizarre... arms... fingers... hair! Let me see! Let me see!
She springs to her feet and dashes to a mirror. Her eyes
widen in horror.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(horrified)
Oh my God. I'm a chav!
Oh my God. I'm a chav!
INT. WARD 26
PA
Hope, harmony and health. Hope, harmony and health.
Hope, harmony and health. Hope, harmony and health.
The Doctor crosses the ward and gives Novice Hame a glass
of water.
NOVICE HAME
That's very kind. But there's no need.
That's very kind. But there's no need.
THE DOCTOR
(going to the window)
You're the one working.
You're the one working.
NOVICE HAME
There's not much to do. Just maintain his smoke. And I suppose I'm company. I can hear him singing, sometimes. In my mind... such ancient songs...
There's not much to do. Just maintain his smoke. And I suppose I'm company. I can hear him singing, sometimes. In my mind... such ancient songs...
THE DOCTOR
Am I the only visitor?
Am I the only visitor?
NOVICE HAME
The rest of Boe-kind became extinct. Long ago. He's the only one left. Legend says that the Face of Boe has watched the universe grow old.
The rest of Boe-kind became extinct. Long ago. He's the only one left. Legend says that the Face of Boe has watched the universe grow old.
The Doctor smiles.
NOVICE HAME (CONT'D)
There's all sorts of superstitions around him. One story says that just before his death, the Face of Boe will impart his great secret. That he will speak those words only to one like himself.
There's all sorts of superstitions around him. One story says that just before his death, the Face of Boe will impart his great secret. That he will speak those words only to one like himself.
THE DOCTOR
What does that mean?
What does that mean?
NOVICE HAME
It's just a story.
It's just a story.
THE DOCTOR
Tell me the rest.
Tell me the rest.
NOVICE HAME
It's said he'll talk to a wanderer. To the man without a home.
It's said he'll talk to a wanderer. To the man without a home.
The Doctor recognizes himself in this sentence.
NOVICE HAME (CONT'D)
The lonely God.
The lonely God.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
Cassandra is still stood in front of the mirror looking
at Rose's body, absolutely horrified.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(frantic)
Look at me! From class to brass! Although...
Look at me! From class to brass! Although...
She pulls the zipper of Rose's jacket down slightly and
runs her hands over her body.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
Oh... curves... oh, baby...
Oh... curves... oh, baby...
She bounces up and down, Chip following suit.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
(delighted)
It's like living inside a bouncy castle!
It's like living inside a bouncy castle!
CHIP
Mistress is beautiful!
Mistress is beautiful!
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Absolutement! Oh, but look...
Absolutement! Oh, but look...
Her eye is caught by Cassandra's old frame, which is
empty.
CHIP
(sad surprise)
Oh...! The brain lead expired... my old mistress is gone.
Oh...! The brain lead expired... my old mistress is gone.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
But safe and sound in here.
But safe and sound in here.
She taps her head.
CHIP
What of the Rose child's mind?
What of the Rose child's mind?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Oh... tucked away... I can just about access the surface memory, she's...
Oh... tucked away... I can just about access the surface memory, she's...
She pauses to think.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
Gosh... she's with the Doctor... a man... he's the Doctor... the same Doctor with a new face! That hypocrite! I must get the name of his surgeon.
Gosh... she's with the Doctor... a man... he's the Doctor... the same Doctor with a new face! That hypocrite! I must get the name of his surgeon.
She turns on her heel to look in the mirror again.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
I could do with a little work. Although...
I could do with a little work. Although...
She runs her hand over Rose's bum.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
Nice rear bumper. Hmm!
Nice rear bumper. Hmm!
She smiles. Rose's mobile rings.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
Oh... it seems to be ringing... is it meant to ring?
Oh... it seems to be ringing... is it meant to ring?
She pulls Rose's phone out of her back pocket and stares
at it.
CHIP
A primitive communications device.
A primitive communications device.
Cassandra presses a button and the Doctor's voice is on
the other end.
THE DOCTOR
(over the phone)
Rose, where are you?
Rose, where are you?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(whispering, placing the phone
to her ear)
How does she speak?
How does she speak?
CHIP
(whispering back)
Old Earth Cockney.
Old Earth Cockney.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(into mobile)
Uhm... wotcha...
Uhm... wotcha...
INT. WARD 26
THE DOCTOR
Where've you been? How long does it take to get to Ward 26?
Where've you been? How long does it take to get to Ward 26?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(over the phone, forced
voice)
I'm on my way, governor.
I'm on my way, governor.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
I shall proceed up the Apples and
Pears.
INT. WARD 26
THE DOCTOR
You'll never guess. I'm with the Face of Boe! Remember him?
You'll never guess. I'm with the Face of Boe! Remember him?
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(laughs, through gritted
teeth)
Course I do... that big old... boat... race...
Course I do... that big old... boat... race...
INT. WARD 26
THE DOCTOR
(distracted by something
happening at the Duke's bed)
I'd better go. See you in a minute.
I'd better go. See you in a minute.
He replaces the receiver. The Duke is laughing. He and
Frau Clovis both have a glass of champagne.
DUKE
Didn't think I was going to make it!
Didn't think I was going to make it!
The Doctor steps into view.
DUKE (CONT'D)
It's that man again!
It's that man again!
The Doctor smiles, scratching his ear absent-mindedly.
DUKE (CONT'D)
He's my good luck charm! Come in! Don't be shy!
He's my good luck charm! Come in! Don't be shy!
FRAU CLOVIS
Any friendship expressed by the Duke of Manhattan does not constitute a form of legal contract.
Any friendship expressed by the Duke of Manhattan does not constitute a form of legal contract.
The Doctor nods.
DUKE
Winch me up.
Winch me up.
He gives the Doctor the thumbs up. Frau Clovis presses a
button on a remote and the bed tilts forwards.
DUKE (CONT'D)
Ah! Look at me! No sign of infection!
Ah! Look at me! No sign of infection!
WAITER
(to the Doctor)
Champagne, sir?
Champagne, sir?
THE DOCTOR
No thanks. Uh... you had Petrifold Regression, right?
No thanks. Uh... you had Petrifold Regression, right?
DUKE
(happily)
That being the operative word! Past tense! Completely cured.
That being the operative word! Past tense! Completely cured.
He laughs joyfully.
THE DOCTOR
But that's impossible.
But that's impossible.
MATRON CASP
Primitive species would accuse us of magic, but it's merely the tender application of science.
Primitive species would accuse us of magic, but it's merely the tender application of science.
THE DOCTOR
(staring at her)
How on Earth did you cure him?
How on Earth did you cure him?
MATRON CASP
How on New Earth, you might say.
How on New Earth, you might say.
THE DOCTOR
(nodding to the drip)
What's in that solution?
What's in that solution?
MATRON CASP
A simple remedy.
A simple remedy.
THE DOCTOR
(challenging her)
Then tell me what it is.
Then tell me what it is.
MATRON CASP
I'm sorry. Patient confidentiality. I don't believe we've met. My name is Matron Casp.
I'm sorry. Patient confidentiality. I don't believe we've met. My name is Matron Casp.
THE DOCTOR
I'm the Doctor.
I'm the Doctor.
MATRON CASP
I think you'll find that we're the Doctors here.
I think you'll find that we're the Doctors here.
SISTER JATT
(to Matron Casp)
Matron Casp -- you're needed in intensive care.
Matron Casp -- you're needed in intensive care.
MATRON CASP
(to the Doctor)
If you would excuse me.
If you would excuse me.
The Doctor nods to her and she leaves with Sister Jatt.
He watches them walk away.
SISTER JATT
(quietly)
It's happened again. One of the patients is conscious.
It's happened again. One of the patients is conscious.
MATRON CASP
Oh... we can't have that...
Oh... we can't have that...
The Doctor watches them suspiciously.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
CHIP
This Doctor man is dangerous.
This Doctor man is dangerous.
Cassandra/Rose flicks her hair back, fixing herself up in
the mirror.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Dangerous and clever. I might need a mind like his. The Sisterhood is up to something. Remember that Old Earth saying...? Never trust a Nun. Never trust a Nurse. And never trust a cat. Perfume?
Dangerous and clever. I might need a mind like his. The Sisterhood is up to something. Remember that Old Earth saying...? Never trust a Nun. Never trust a Nurse. And never trust a cat. Perfume?
Chip takes a small tube of perfume out of his pocket and
gives it to her. She pushes it down her cleavage. She then strides out of the
room with purpose.
INT. INTENSIVE CARE
Sister Jatt and Matron Casp pass luminous green doors in
intensive care.
SISTER JATT
It was having a perfectly normal blood-wash. And all of a sudden, it started crying. It's this one.
It was having a perfectly normal blood-wash. And all of a sudden, it started crying. It's this one.
They open one of the doors and look inside. Diseased
hands reach out to them.
PATIENT
Please...
Please...
SISTER JATT
Look at its eyes. So alive.
Look at its eyes. So alive.
MATRON CASP
Positively sparkling!
Positively sparkling!
PATIENT
Please... where am I?
Please... where am I?
MATRON CASP
And speech! How can it even have a vocabulary?
And speech! How can it even have a vocabulary?
SISTER JATT
Sister Corvin's written a thesis on the migration of sentients. She calls it 'The Echo of Life'. It's well worth a read.
Sister Corvin's written a thesis on the migration of sentients. She calls it 'The Echo of Life'. It's well worth a read.
PATIENT
Help me...
Help me...
MATRON CASP
(disgusted)
I've seen enough, thank you.
I've seen enough, thank you.
They shut the door and walk away.
MATRON CASP (CONT'D)
If this happens again, we might have to review our brain stem policy.
If this happens again, we might have to review our brain stem policy.
SISTER JATT
And what should we do with the patient?
And what should we do with the patient?
MATRON CASP
(dismissively)
Standard proceedure. Incinerate.
Standard proceedure. Incinerate.
Matron Casp rounds a corner. Sister Jatt pulls a lever on
the wall, and there is a terrible scream from the patient's cell as it glows
white. She leaves.
INT. WARD 26
Cassandra/Rose finally emerges onto Ward 26, still
smoothing down her hair. She spots the Doctor examining various drips, with his
glasses on. She smiles when he notices her.
THE DOCTOR
There you are! Come and look at this patient!
There you are! Come and look at this patient!
He takes her arm and shows her a patient whose skin is
completely red.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
(taking his glasses off)
Marconi's Disease. Should take years to recover. Two days. I've never seen anything like it -- they've invented a cell washing cascade -- it's amazing. Their medical science is way advanced. And this one!
Marconi's Disease. Should take years to recover. Two days. I've never seen anything like it -- they've invented a cell washing cascade -- it's amazing. Their medical science is way advanced. And this one!
He leads her to another bed sporting a man who is completely
white.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Pallidome Pancrosis. Kills you in ten minutes, and he's fine!
Pallidome Pancrosis. Kills you in ten minutes, and he's fine!
He waves cheerily to the patient.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
I need to find a terminal. I've got to see how they do this.
I need to find a terminal. I've got to see how they do this.
They walk off, Rose walking rather differently.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Because if they've got the best medicine in the world... then why's it such a secret?
Because if they've got the best medicine in the world... then why's it such a secret?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(stopping)
I can't Adam and Eve it.
I can't Adam and Eve it.
THE DOCTOR
(confused)
What's-- what's with the voice?
What's-- what's with the voice?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(looking up at him)
Oh, I don't know... just larking about New Earth... New me...
Oh, I don't know... just larking about New Earth... New me...
She looks him up and down. He finally seems to notice
that most of the buttons on her shirt are undone.
THE DOCTOR
Well, I can talk. New New Doctor.
Well, I can talk. New New Doctor.
He grins.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Mmm... aren't you just...
Mmm... aren't you just...
She very suddenly pulls his face towards her and plants a
smacking kiss on his lips. When she finally pulls away, he looks extremely
shocked and she's slightly breathless. He stares at her.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
T... terminal's this way.
T... terminal's this way.
She walks off, exhaling slightly. He watches her go
looking extremely dazed and tousled.
THE DOCTOR
(high-pitched)
Yep... still got it...
Yep... still got it...
He follows her, smoothing his hair down.
INT. HOSPITAL
The Doctor and Cassandra/Rose are looking at details of
the hospital on a screen.
THE DOCTOR
Nope... nothing odd... surgery... post-op... nano-dentistry... no sign of a shop... they should have a shop.
Nope... nothing odd... surgery... post-op... nano-dentistry... no sign of a shop... they should have a shop.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(walking around him)
No, it's missing something else. When I was downstairs, those Nurse/Cat/Nuns were talking about Intensive Care. Where is it...?
No, it's missing something else. When I was downstairs, those Nurse/Cat/Nuns were talking about Intensive Care. Where is it...?
THE DOCTOR
You're right, well done.
You're right, well done.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Why would they hide a whole department?
Why would they hide a whole department?
The Doctor takes his sonic screwdriver out of his
pocket.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
It's gotta be there somewhere. Search the sub-frame.
It's gotta be there somewhere. Search the sub-frame.
THE DOCTOR
What if the sub-frame's locked?
What if the sub-frame's locked?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Try the installation protocol...
Try the installation protocol...
THE DOCTOR
(scanning screen)
Yeah, course. Sorry. Hold on.
Yeah, course. Sorry. Hold on.
He clicks his sonic screwdriver off and the entire wall
moves downwards, revealing a secret corridor behind. Cassandra/Rose smiles and
walks straight into it. The Doctor follows, knowing something isn't quite right
about her.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Intensive Care. Certainly looks intensive.
Intensive Care. Certainly looks intensive.
Behind them, Novice Hame watches them enter the corridor.
She follows.
INT. INTENSIVE CARE
The Doctor and Cassandra/Rose go down metal steps into
Intensive Care. They find themselves in the huge cavernous chamber, looking
upon row and row of green doors. The Doctor walks along one of the rows and
opens a door with his sonic screwdriver. A man, covered in boils and surrounded
by smoke looks back at them.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
That's disgusting. What's wrong with him?
That's disgusting. What's wrong with him?
THE DOCTOR
(to the man, horrified)
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Cassandra/Rose holds her nose whilst the Doctor closes
the door gently. He opens another.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(looking at the woman inside)
What disease is that?
What disease is that?
THE DOCTOR
(quietly, disgusted)
All of them. Every single disease in the galaxy, they've been infected with everything.
All of them. Every single disease in the galaxy, they've been infected with everything.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
What about us? Are we safe?
What about us? Are we safe?
THE DOCTOR
The air's sterile. Just don't touch them.
The air's sterile. Just don't touch them.
He shuts the door and then leans over the railing,
looking upon the rows of doors. Cassandra/Rose follows.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
How many patients are there?
How many patients are there?
THE DOCTOR
They're not patients.
They're not patients.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
But they're sick.
But they're sick.
THE DOCTOR
(angry)
They were born sick. They're meant to be sick. They exist to be sick. Lab rats. No wonder the Sisters have got a cure for everything. They've built the ultimate research laboratory. A Human farm.
They were born sick. They're meant to be sick. They exist to be sick. Lab rats. No wonder the Sisters have got a cure for everything. They've built the ultimate research laboratory. A Human farm.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Why don't they just die?
Why don't they just die?
THE DOCTOR
Plague carriers. The last to go.
Plague carriers. The last to go.
NOVICE HAME
(appearing at the end of the
row)
It's for the greater cause.
It's for the greater cause.
THE DOCTOR
Novice Hame. When you took your vows, did you agree to this?
Novice Hame. When you took your vows, did you agree to this?
NOVICE HAME
The Sisterhood has sworn to help.
The Sisterhood has sworn to help.
THE DOCTOR
(shouting)
What, by killing?
What, by killing?
NOVICE HAME
(gently)
But they're not real people. They're specially grown. They have no proper existence.
But they're not real people. They're specially grown. They have no proper existence.
THE DOCTOR
(advancing dangerously)
What's the turnover? Hm? Thousand a day? Thousand the next? Thousand the next? How many thousand? For how many years? How many?
What's the turnover? Hm? Thousand a day? Thousand the next? Thousand the next? How many thousand? For how many years? How many?
NOVICE HAME
Mankind needed us. They came to this planet with so many illnesses. We couldn't cope. We did try. We tried everything. We tried using clone-meat and bio-cattle... but the results were too slow. So the sisterhood grew its own flesh. That's all they are. Flesh.
Mankind needed us. They came to this planet with so many illnesses. We couldn't cope. We did try. We tried everything. We tried using clone-meat and bio-cattle... but the results were too slow. So the sisterhood grew its own flesh. That's all they are. Flesh.
THE DOCTOR
These people are alive.
These people are alive.
NOVICE HAME
But think of those Humans out there... healthy... and happy, because of us.
But think of those Humans out there... healthy... and happy, because of us.
THE DOCTOR
If they live because of this, then life is worthless.
If they live because of this, then life is worthless.
NOVICE HAME
But who are you to decide that?
But who are you to decide that?
THE DOCTOR
(stepping forward)
I'm the Doctor. And if you don't like it... if you want to take it to a higher authority, then there isn't one. It stops with me.
I'm the Doctor. And if you don't like it... if you want to take it to a higher authority, then there isn't one. It stops with me.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(peering over the Doctor's
shoulder)
Just to confirm... none of the Humans in the city actually know about this?
Just to confirm... none of the Humans in the city actually know about this?
NOVICE HAME
We thought it best not--
We thought it best not--
THE DOCTOR
Hold on. I can understand the bodies. I can understand your vows. But one thing I can't understand -- what have you done to Rose?
Hold on. I can understand the bodies. I can understand your vows. But one thing I can't understand -- what have you done to Rose?
NOVICE HAME
I don't know what you mean.
I don't know what you mean.
THE DOCTOR
(deadly quiet)
And I'm being very, very calm. You wanna beware of that -- very, very calm. And the only reason I'm being so very, very calm is that the brain is a delicate thing. Whatever you've done to Rose's head, I want it reversed.
And I'm being very, very calm. You wanna beware of that -- very, very calm. And the only reason I'm being so very, very calm is that the brain is a delicate thing. Whatever you've done to Rose's head, I want it reversed.
NOVICE HAME
We haven't done anything.
We haven't done anything.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
I'm perfectly fine.
I'm perfectly fine.
THE DOCTOR
(to Novice Hame)
These people are dying, and Rose would care.
These people are dying, and Rose would care.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Oh, all right, clever clogs.
Oh, all right, clever clogs.
She spins him around to face her.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
(pulling his tie out
flirtatiously)
Smarty pants.
(huskily)
Lady-killer.
Smarty pants.
(huskily)
Lady-killer.
THE DOCTOR
What's happened to you?
What's happened to you?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
I knew something was going on in this hospital, but I needed this body and your mind to find it out.
I knew something was going on in this hospital, but I needed this body and your mind to find it out.
THE DOCTOR
Who are you?
Who are you?
Cassandra/Rose stands on tip toes to whisper into the
Doctor's ear.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
The Last Human.
The Last Human.
THE DOCTOR
(pulling back, unpleasantly
surprised)
Cassandra?
Cassandra?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Wake up and smell the perfume.
Wake up and smell the perfume.
She takes the tube of perfume and skirts it in the
Doctor's face. He immediately keels over, unconscious.
NOVICE HAME
(kneeling at his side)
You've hurt him! I don't understand-- I'll have to fetch Matron!
You've hurt him! I don't understand-- I'll have to fetch Matron!
CASSANDRA/ROSE
You do that, 'cause I want to see her. Now, run along! Sound the alarm!
You do that, 'cause I want to see her. Now, run along! Sound the alarm!
Novice Hame hurries off. Cassandra/Rose rips a cable out
and an alarm goes off. She smiles, satisfied.
INT. HOSPITAL
Novice Hame emerges from Intensive Care and meets Matron
Casp and Sister Jatt going in.
NOVICE HAME
(scared)
Matron! It's that man. And the girl!
Matron! It's that man. And the girl!
MATRON CASP
We heard the alarm, now get back to work. Tend to your patients.
We heard the alarm, now get back to work. Tend to your patients.
Novice Hame hurries off and Matron Casp and Sister Jatt
walk into Intensive Care.
INT. INTENSIVE CARE
The Doctor wakes up and finds himself inside one of the
cells in Intensive Care.
THE DOCTOR
Let me out! Let me out!
Let me out! Let me out!
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(looks through door)
Aren't you lucky there was a spare? Standing room only.
Aren't you lucky there was a spare? Standing room only.
THE DOCTOR
You've stolen Rose's body.
You've stolen Rose's body.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Over the years, I've thought of a thousand ways to kill you, Doctor. And now, that's exactly what I've got. One thousand diseases. They pump the patients with a top-up every ten minutes. You've got about... three minutes left. Enjoy.
Over the years, I've thought of a thousand ways to kill you, Doctor. And now, that's exactly what I've got. One thousand diseases. They pump the patients with a top-up every ten minutes. You've got about... three minutes left. Enjoy.
THE DOCTOR
Just let Rose go, Cassandra.
Just let Rose go, Cassandra.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
I will! As soon as I've found someone younger and... less common... then I'll junk her with the waste. Now hushaby! It's showtime.
I will! As soon as I've found someone younger and... less common... then I'll junk her with the waste. Now hushaby! It's showtime.
Matron Casp and Sister Jatt approach
Cassandra/Rose.
SISTER JATT
Anything we can do to help?
Anything we can do to help?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Straight to the point, Whiskers... I want money.
Straight to the point, Whiskers... I want money.
MATRON CASP
The Sisterhood is a charity. We don't give money. We only... accept.
The Sisterhood is a charity. We don't give money. We only... accept.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
The Humans across the water pay you a fortune. And that's exactly what I need. A one-off payment. That's all I want... oh, and perhaps a yacht. In return for which, I shall tell the City nothing of your institutional murder. Is that a deal?
The Humans across the water pay you a fortune. And that's exactly what I need. A one-off payment. That's all I want... oh, and perhaps a yacht. In return for which, I shall tell the City nothing of your institutional murder. Is that a deal?
Sister Jatt presses a few buttons on a remote.
MATRON CASP
I'm afraid not.
I'm afraid not.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
I'd really advise you to think about this.
I'd really advise you to think about this.
MATRON CASP
There's no need. I have to decline.
There's no need. I have to decline.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
I'll tell them! And you've no way of stopping me! You're not exactly Nuns with Guns -- you're not even armed.
I'll tell them! And you've no way of stopping me! You're not exactly Nuns with Guns -- you're not even armed.
MATRON CASP
Who needs arms when we have claws?
Who needs arms when we have claws?
Her claws shoot out of her paws and she hisses
menacingly.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Well, nice try.
Well, nice try.
She spins around to call to Chip who is waiting
nearby.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Chip? Plan B!
Chip? Plan B!
Chip pulls a lever and every cell door on the row springs
open. The Doctor steps out of his cell, and also the infected people.
THE DOCTOR
(yelling)
What've you done??
What've you done??
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Gave the system a shot of adrenaline, just to wake 'em up. See ya!
Gave the system a shot of adrenaline, just to wake 'em up. See ya!
She runs off.
THE DOCTOR
Don't touch them!
Don't touch them!
He calls back to the nurses.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Whatever you do, don't touch!
Whatever you do, don't touch!
He dashes after Cassandra/Rose and Chip. The infected
people walk zombie-like up to Sister Jatt and Matron Casp.
SISTER JATT
I think we should withdraw.
I think we should withdraw.
MAN
We understood what you did to us. As part of the machine, we know the machine.
We understood what you did to us. As part of the machine, we know the machine.
MATRON CASP
(backing away)
Fascinating. It's actually constructing an argument.
Fascinating. It's actually constructing an argument.
MAN
And we... will end it.
And we... will end it.
He plunges his hands into the electrics, electrocuting
himself to death but causing every single cell door in Intensive Care to
explode open. Cassandra/Rose screams as she, the Doctor and Chip run for their
lives along the row. The infected people start to leave their cells.
SISTER JATT
(looking over the railings,
horrified)
They're free. By the Goddess Centauri -- the flesh is free!
They're free. By the Goddess Centauri -- the flesh is free!
The zombies stagger slowly towards them, muttering 'stop
the pain...', reaching out to them. Sister Jatt is backed against the wall and
one of the people touches her. She immediately breaks out in boils, screaming
with pain. The Doctor, Cassandra/Rose and Chip pause for a moment and watch all
the zombies break out of their cells.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Oh, my God...
Oh, my God...
THE DOCTOR
What the hell have you done?
What the hell have you done?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
It wasn't me!
It wasn't me!
THE DOCTOR
One touch and you get every disease in the world, and I want that body safe, Cassandra! We've gotta go down!
One touch and you get every disease in the world, and I want that body safe, Cassandra! We've gotta go down!
The zombies are advancing.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(scared)
But there's thousands of them!
But there's thousands of them!
THE DOCTOR
RUN! Down! Down! Go down!
RUN! Down! Down! Go down!
They run down the stairs. Matron Casp picks up a
phone.
MATRON CASP
Quarantine the building!
Quarantine the building!
She hangs up and runs.
PA
This building is under quarantine.
This building is under quarantine.
INT. HOSPITAL LOBBY
Shutters seal off every entrance and exit to the hospital,
causing alarm amongst the patients, staff and visitors.
PA (CONT'D)
Repeat -- this building is under quarantine. No one may leave the premises. Repeat...
Repeat -- this building is under quarantine. No one may leave the premises. Repeat...
EXT. NEW EARTH HOSPITAL
The PA is booming out over the landscape.
PA (CONT'D)
... no one may leave the premises.
... no one may leave the premises.
INT. INTENSIVE CARE
The zombies follow the Doctor, Cassandra/Rose and Chip
down the stairs, arms outstretched.
THE DOCTOR
Keep going! Go down!
Keep going! Go down!
INT. HOSPITAL
The door to Intensive Care opens and the zombies reach
out into the hospital. They grab onto a woman's arm, whispering 'help us, stay
with us...'. She screams.
WOMAN
Help me!
Help me!
Her skin breaks out into boils.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
Cassandra/Rose, Chip and the Doctor descend the last
flight of stairs and burst through a door into the cellar. Cassandra/Rose
frantically tries to operate the lifts.
THE DOCTOR
(stopping)
No, the lifts have closed down. That's the quarantine, nothing's moving.
No, the lifts have closed down. That's the quarantine, nothing's moving.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
This way!
This way!
She runs the other way, the Doctor on her heel. More of
the infected people are beginning to spill out from converging corridor. Chip
is left behind. He whimpers.
THE DOCTOR
(beginning to go back)
Someone will touch him!
Someone will touch him!
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(grabbing his arm)
Leave him! He's just a clone thing, he's only got a half life-- come on!
Leave him! He's just a clone thing, he's only got a half life-- come on!
CHIP
(calling pitifully)
Mistress!
Mistress!
Cassandra/Rose is already running in the opposite
direction.
THE DOCTOR
(calling to Chip)
I'm sorry, I can't let her escape!
I'm sorry, I can't let her escape!
He runs after her, out of sight.
CHIP
(terrified)
My Mistress!
My Mistress!
The infected people advance on him. Whimpering, he runs
back in the direction he came from and jumps down the waste chute.
INT. WARD 26
Frau Clovis emerges through some sliding doors.
FRAU CLOVIS
(irritated)
Excuse me...! Can we get some service?
Excuse me...! Can we get some service?
She looks helplessly around the empty room. She sees the
opening to Intensive Care and the zombies emerging from it, screams, presses
the alarm and runs in the opposite direction.
INT. HOSPITAL BASEMENT
The Doctor and Cassandra/Rose rush back into the room
where Rose met Cassandra, slamming the door behind them. Cassandra/Rose tries
another door but seeing the zombies all clambering to get in behind it, slams
it shut again.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(upset and scared)
We're trapped! What're we going to do?
We're trapped! What're we going to do?
THE DOCTOR
(angrily)
Well, for starters, you're going to leave that body.
Well, for starters, you're going to leave that body.
He gestures up at the psychograft with his sonic
screwdriver.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
That psychograft is banned on every civilized planet! You're compressing Rose to death.
That psychograft is banned on every civilized planet! You're compressing Rose to death.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
But I've got nowhere to go. My original skin's dead.
But I've got nowhere to go. My original skin's dead.
THE DOCTOR
Not my problem. You can float as atoms in the air. Now, get out.
Not my problem. You can float as atoms in the air. Now, get out.
He points his sonic screwdriver at her
threateningly.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Give her back to me.
Give her back to me.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
You asked for it.
You asked for it.
Cassandra, as a cloud of light, leaps from Rose's body
into the Doctors.
ROSE
(disorientated)
Blimey, my head...
Blimey, my head...
She looks around the room.
ROSE (CONT'D)
Where'd she go...?
Where'd she go...?
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
(very camp)
Oh, my. This is... different.
Oh, my. This is... different.
ROSE
Cassandra?
Cassandra?
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
Goodness me, I'm a man. Yum. So many parts! And hardly used...
Goodness me, I'm a man. Yum. So many parts! And hardly used...
Cassandra/the Doctor wiggles around crazily.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Ah.. ah! Two hearts! Oh, baby, I'm beating out a samba!
Ah.. ah! Two hearts! Oh, baby, I'm beating out a samba!
ROSE
Get out of him.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
(running a hand down his body)
Ooh, he's slim. And a little bit foxy.
Ooh, he's slim. And a little bit foxy.
He raises his eyebrows at Rose.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
You've thought so too. I've been inside your head...
You've thought so too. I've been inside your head...
Rose looks sheepish because it's true.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
(coming closer teasingly)
You've been looking... you like it.
You've been looking... you like it.
The zombie people suddenly burst through the doors making
them both jump.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
(frantically)
What do we do? What would he do?? The Doctor-- what the hell would he do?!
What do we do? What would he do?? The Doctor-- what the hell would he do?!
ROSE
(spinning around and noticing
a ladder)
Ladder... we've gotta get up.
Ladder... we've gotta get up.
Cassandra/the Doctor shoves Rose roughly out of the way
to get to the ladder first.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
Out of the way, Blondie!
Out of the way, Blondie!
The zombies come even closer. Rose hurriedly follows
Cassandra/the Doctor up the ladder.
INT. WARD 26
The zombies are pressed against a glass window, trying to
get through into the ward whilst patients, staff and visitors alike try to stop
them.
INT. INTENSIVE CARE
Chip is back in Intensive Care, zombies approaching from
both directions. He whimpers and backs into one of the cells, shutting the door
on himself.
INT. STAIRWELL
ROSE
(climbing the ladder behind
Cassandra/the Doctor)
If you get out of the Doctor's body, he can think of something.
If you get out of the Doctor's body, he can think of something.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
Yap yap yap... God, it was tedious inside your head. Hormone City.
Yap yap yap... God, it was tedious inside your head. Hormone City.
ROSE
We're gonna die if—
We're gonna die if—
She screams as Matron Casp grabs her ankle.
ROSE (CONT'D)
Get off!
Get off!
MATRON CASP
All our good work! All that healing!
All our good work! All that healing!
Cassandra/the Doctor rolls his eyes.
MATRON CASP (CONT'D)
The good name of the Sisterhood -- you have destroyed everything!
The good name of the Sisterhood -- you have destroyed everything!
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
(dismissively)
Go and play with a ball of string.
Go and play with a ball of string.
MATRON CASP
Everywhere -- disease! This is the Human World. Sickness!
Everywhere -- disease! This is the Human World. Sickness!
A diseased hand grabs Matron Casp's ankle. She wails in
pain and breaks out into boils. She falls down the lift shaft, wailing. After
watching her fall, the zombie people start to climb the ladder again.
ROSE
Move!
Move!
Cassandra/the Doctor whimpers and hastily starts to climb
the ladder again.
PA
Maximum quarantine. Divert all shuttles.
Maximum quarantine. Divert all shuttles.
They get to the top of the ladder and find the lift doors
are sealed.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
Now what do we do?
Now what do we do?
ROSE
Use the sonic screwdriver.
Use the sonic screwdriver.
Cassandra/the Doctor takes it out of his pocket between
his thumb and forefinger with his nose wrinkled.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
You mean this thing?
You mean this thing?
ROSE
Yes, I mean that thing.
Yes, I mean that thing.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
Well, I don't know how -- that Doctor's hidden away all his thoughts.
Well, I don't know how -- that Doctor's hidden away all his thoughts.
ROSE
Cassandra, go back into me -- the Doctor can open it. Do it!
Cassandra, go back into me -- the Doctor can open it. Do it!
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
Hold on tight.
Hold on tight.
Cassandra leaps back into Rose.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Oh... oh, chavtastic again. Open it!
Oh... oh, chavtastic again. Open it!
THE DOCTOR
(pointing his sonic
screwdriver at her)
Not 'til you get out of her.
Not 'til you get out of her.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
We need the Doctor.
We need the Doctor.
THE DOCTOR
(shouting angrily)
I order you to leave her!
I order you to leave her!
Cassandra leaps back into the Doctor.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
No matter how difficult the situation, there is no need to shout.
No matter how difficult the situation, there is no need to shout.
ROSE
Cassandra, get out of him!
Cassandra, get out of him!
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
But I can't go into you, he simply refuses -- he's so rude.
But I can't go into you, he simply refuses -- he's so rude.
ROSE
I don't care. Just do something.
I don't care. Just do something.
CASSANDRA/THE DOCTOR
(disgusted, reluctant)
Oh, I am so gonna regret this...
Oh, I am so gonna regret this...
Cassandra leaps from the Doctor's body into a diseased
woman's body.
CASSANDRA/ZOMBIE
Oh, sweet Lord... I look disgusting.
Oh, sweet Lord... I look disgusting.
The Doctor opens the lift doors and holds out a hand to
Rose.
THE DOCTOR
Nice to have you back.
Nice to have you back.
CASSANDRA/ZOMBIE
No you don't...
No you don't...
She leaps back into Rose, who is crouched on the
floor.
THE DOCTOR
(sealing the doors)
That was your last warning, Cassandra!
That was your last warning, Cassandra!
Cassandra/Rose stares into space.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(quietly)
Inside her head... they're so alone... they keep reaching out, just to hold us... all their lives and they've never been touched.
Inside her head... they're so alone... they keep reaching out, just to hold us... all their lives and they've never been touched.
The Doctor holds out a hand, which Cassandra/Rose takes.
He pulls her to her feet. The diseased people bang on the lift doors. The
Doctor and Cassandra/Rose walk off, through a door which leads back onto Ward
26.
INT. WARD 26
Frau Clovis brandishes a chair at them menacingly,
roaring like a wild animal.
THE DOCTOR
We're safe! We're safe! We're safe. We're clean! We're clean! Look, look--
We're safe! We're safe! We're safe. We're clean! We're clean! Look, look--
FRAU CLOVIS
Show me your skin.
Show me your skin.
THE DOCTOR
(showing her)
Look! Clean. Look -- if we'd been touched, we'd be dead.
Look! Clean. Look -- if we'd been touched, we'd be dead.
Frau Clovis nods and puts the chair down.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
So, how's it going up here? What's the status?
So, how's it going up here? What's the status?
FRAU CLOVIS
There's nothing but silence from the other wards. I think we're the only ones left. And I've been trying to override the quarantine.
There's nothing but silence from the other wards. I think we're the only ones left. And I've been trying to override the quarantine.
She fiddles with a small device she is holding.
FRAU CLOVIS (CONT'D)
If I can trip a signal over to New New York, they can send a private executive squad.
If I can trip a signal over to New New York, they can send a private executive squad.
THE DOCTOR
You can't do that. If they forced entry, they'd break quarantine.
You can't do that. If they forced entry, they'd break quarantine.
FRAU CLOVIS
(angrily)
I am not dying in here.
I am not dying in here.
THE DOCTOR
We can't let a single particle of disease get out -- there is ten million people in that City, they'd all be at risk! Now, turn that off!
We can't let a single particle of disease get out -- there is ten million people in that City, they'd all be at risk! Now, turn that off!
FRAU CLOVIS
Not if it gets me out.
Not if it gets me out.
THE DOCTOR
All right, fine. So I have to stop you lot as well. Suits me. Rose. Novice Hame. Everyone! Excuse me your grace-- get me intravenous solutions for every single disease. Move it!
All right, fine. So I have to stop you lot as well. Suits me. Rose. Novice Hame. Everyone! Excuse me your grace-- get me intravenous solutions for every single disease. Move it!
Everyone gathers all the solutions. The Doctor ties a
rope around his body and Cassandra/Rose attaches the solutions to it so they
hang off him.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
How's that? Will that do?
How's that? Will that do?
CASSANDRA/ROSE
I don't know! Will it do for what?
I don't know! Will it do for what?
The Doctor opens the doors to the lift with his sonic
screwdriver.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
The lifts aren't working.
The lifts aren't working.
The Doctor peers down the shaft.
THE DOCTOR
Not moving. Different thing.
Not moving. Different thing.
He steps right back, ready for a running jump.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Here we go.
Here we go.
He sticks the sonic screwdriver between his teeth and
runs.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
But you're not going to—
But you're not going to—
He jumps into the middle of the shaft and clings onto the
rope.
CASSANDRA/ROSE (CONT'D)
What do you think you're doing?!
What do you think you're doing?!
THE DOCTOR
I'm going down!
I'm going down!
He fixes up the wench with his sonic screwdriver.
Cassandra/Rose looks away, exasperated.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Come on!
Come on!
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Not in a million years.
Not in a million years.
THE DOCTOR
I need another pair of hands. What do you think? If you're so desperate to stay alive... why don't you live a little?
I need another pair of hands. What do you think? If you're so desperate to stay alive... why don't you live a little?
More zombies emerge from the quarantine.
FRAU CLOVIS
Seal the door!
Seal the door!
INT. LIFT SHAFT
The doors close, leaving Cassandra/Rose trapped with the
zombies and no choice but to jump into the lift shaft and onto the Doctor's
back with a regretful moan.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
You're completely mad. I can see why she likes you.
You're completely mad. I can see why she likes you.
THE DOCTOR
Going down!
Going down!
They whizz down the shaft, screaming. They straighten
themselves out when they reach the bottom.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Well, that's one way to lose weight.
Well, that's one way to lose weight.
THE DOCTOR
Now, listen -- when I say so, take hold of that lever.
Now, listen -- when I say so, take hold of that lever.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
There's still a quarantine down there, we can't—
There's still a quarantine down there, we can't—
THE DOCTOR
(shouts)
Hold that lever!
Hold that lever!
Cassandra/Rose backs down.
THE DOCTOR
I'm cooking up a cocktail. I know a bit about medicine myself.
I'm cooking up a cocktail. I know a bit about medicine myself.
He rips the tops of the packets of each solution with his
teeth and skirts them into the clear container where the disinfectant for the
lift should go.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Now, that lever's going to resist. But keep it in position.
Now, that lever's going to resist. But keep it in position.
He opens a trapdoor in the top of the lift.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Hold onto it with everything you've got.
Hold onto it with everything you've got.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
What about you?
What about you?
THE DOCTOR
I've got an appointment. The Doctor is in.
I've got an appointment. The Doctor is in.
He drops down into the lift. He opens the doors with his
sonic screwdriver. Beyond, are all the infected people huddled in groups. When
they see him, they start to come towards him.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
I'm in here, come on!
I'm in here, come on!
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Don't tell them!
Don't tell them!
THE DOCTOR
Pull that lever!
Pull that lever!
The infected people stagger towards the lift.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Come and get me, come on! I'm in here, come on!
Come and get me, come on! I'm in here, come on!
They reach out to him.
SPEAKER
Commence stage one -- disinfection.
Commence stage one -- disinfection.
THE DOCTOR
Hurry up, come on!
Hurry up, come on!
He beckons them towards him. The solution showers into
the lift, soaking him.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Come on, come on.
Come on, come on.
The infected people stumble into the shower and are also
socked with the medicine.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
(enthusiastically)
All they wanna do is pass it on. Pass it on!
All they wanna do is pass it on. Pass it on!
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(confused)
Pass on what? Pass on what?!
Pass on what? Pass on what?!
THE DOCTOR
Pass it on!
Pass it on!
The infected people touch each other, and pass on their
good health. The boils begin to disappear. The Doctor grins manically.
Cassandra/Rose jumps down into the lift with the Doctor's help.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
What did they pass on? Did you kill them? All of them?
What did they pass on? Did you kill them? All of them?
THE DOCTOR
No. That's your way of doing things.
No. That's your way of doing things.
He walks into their midst.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
I'm the Doctor and I cured them.
I'm the Doctor and I cured them.
The new humans look around at their surroundings,
slightly child-like. A woman comes up to the Doctor and hugs him.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
(gently)
That's right! Hey, hey! There we go, sweetheart! Ay? Look at him...
That's right! Hey, hey! There we go, sweetheart! Ay? Look at him...
He ushers her off to sit with someone.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Go on, that's it! That's it! It's a new sub-species, Cassandra!
Go on, that's it! That's it! It's a new sub-species, Cassandra!
He takes a man by the shoulders and looks at him.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
A brand new form of life! New Humans! Look at them, look!
A brand new form of life! New Humans! Look at them, look!
He bends down to look at them with a huge smile on his
face.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Grown by cats... kept in the dark, fed by tubes... but completely, completely alive!
Grown by cats... kept in the dark, fed by tubes... but completely, completely alive!
He points at Cassandra/Rose
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
You can't deny them, because you helped create them.
You can't deny them, because you helped create them.
Cassandra/Rose rolls her eyes.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
The human race just keeps on going. Keeps on changing. Life will out! Ha!
The human race just keeps on going. Keeps on changing. Life will out! Ha!
EXT. NEW EARTH HOSPITAL
Shuttles zoom towards the hospital.
LOUDSPEAKER
This is the NNYPD. Please step away from the shuttles.
This is the NNYPD. Please step away from the shuttles.
INT. WARD 26
The hospital is swarming with police officers when the
Doctor (still wet and in shirtsleeves) and Cassandra/Rose emerge back onto the
ward.
PA
All staff will present themselves to the officers for immediate arrest. I repeat -- immediate arrest. All new life forms will be catalogued and taken into care.
All staff will present themselves to the officers for immediate arrest. I repeat -- immediate arrest. All new life forms will be catalogued and taken into care.
Novice Hame is lead away by a police officer. She catches
the Doctor's eye. He does not smile.
PA (CONT'D)
All visitors to the hospital will be required to make a statement to the NNYPD.
All visitors to the hospital will be required to make a statement to the NNYPD.
THE DOCTOR
(suddenly remembering)
The Face of Boe!
The Face of Boe!
He dashes off again. Cassandra/Rose rolls her eyes before
following.
INT. WARD 26 (CONT'D)
The Doctor approaches the Face of Boe who looks very much
alive and well.
THE DOCTOR
(smiling)
You were supposed to be dying.
You were supposed to be dying.
THE FACE OF BOE
(through telepathy)
There are better things to do today. Dying can wait.
There are better things to do today. Dying can wait.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Oh, I hate telepathy. Just what I need, a head full of big face.
Oh, I hate telepathy. Just what I need, a head full of big face.
THE DOCTOR
Shh!
Shh!
THE FACE OF BOE
I have grown tired with the universe, Doctor, but you have taught me to look at it anew.
I have grown tired with the universe, Doctor, but you have taught me to look at it anew.
THE DOCTOR
(kneeling before him)
There are legends you know, saying that you're millions of years old.
There are legends you know, saying that you're millions of years old.
THE FACE OF BOE
(laughs slightly)
There are? That would be impossible.
There are? That would be impossible.
THE DOCTOR
Wouldn't it just? I got the impression... there was something you wanted to tell me...
Wouldn't it just? I got the impression... there was something you wanted to tell me...
THE FACE OF BOE
A great secret.
A great secret.
THE DOCTOR
So the legend says.
So the legend says.
THE FACE OF BOE
It can wait.
It can wait.
THE DOCTOR
(put out)
Oh, does it have to?
Oh, does it have to?
THE FACE OF BOE
We shall meet again, Doctor, for the third time... for the last time... and the truth shall be told. Until that day...
We shall meet again, Doctor, for the third time... for the last time... and the truth shall be told. Until that day...
He teleports himself away.
THE DOCTOR
(very impressed)
That is enigmatic. That-- that is -- that is textbook enigmatic.
That is enigmatic. That-- that is -- that is textbook enigmatic.
He nods to himself, and then stands to face at
Cassandra/Rose, who has been examining her nails, completely disinterested in
the proceedings.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
And now for you.
And now for you.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
But... everything's happy. Everything's fine... can't you just leave me?
But... everything's happy. Everything's fine... can't you just leave me?
THE DOCTOR
You've lived long enough. Leave that body and end it, Cassandra.
You've lived long enough. Leave that body and end it, Cassandra.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(starting to cry)
I don't want to die!
I don't want to die!
THE DOCTOR
No one does.
No one does.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Help me!
Help me!
THE DOCTOR
I can't.
I can't.
Chip appears, making Cassandra/Rose gasp.
CHIP
Mistress!
Mistress!
CASSANDRA/ROSE
Ah! You're alive!
Ah! You're alive!
CHIP
I kept myself safe. For you, mistress.
I kept myself safe. For you, mistress.
CASSANDRA/ROSE
(staring at Chip, cogs
ticking...)
A body... and not just that, a volunteer...
A body... and not just that, a volunteer...
THE DOCTOR
(warningly)
Don't you dare. He's got a life of his own.
Don't you dare. He's got a life of his own.
CHIP
But I worship the mistress!
But I worship the mistress!
Cassandra/Rose winks at Chip.
CHIP (CONT'D)
I welcome her.
I welcome her.
THE DOCTOR
You can't, Cassandra, you--
You can't, Cassandra, you--
Cassandra ignores him and leaps into Chip's body. Rose
falls forward with a gasp, and the Doctor lunges to catch her.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Oh! You all right?
Oh! You all right?
Rose pauses and loses her balance again.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Whoa! Okay?
Whoa! Okay?
ROSE
Yeah--
Yeah--
Rose finally get her bearings and gathers herself
together -- and finds herself staring right at the Doctor. She smiles.
ROSE (CONT'D)
Hello!
Hello!
THE DOCTOR
(smiling)
Hello. Welcome back.
Hello. Welcome back.
Rose gazes up at him, smiling, when they are distracted
again by Cassandra.
CASSANDRA/CHIP
Oh, sweet Lord. I'm a walking doodle.
Oh, sweet Lord. I'm a walking doodle.
THE DOCTOR
You can't stay in there. I'm sorry, Cassandra, but that's not fair. I can take you to the City. They can build you a skin tank and you can stand trial for what you've done.
You can't stay in there. I'm sorry, Cassandra, but that's not fair. I can take you to the City. They can build you a skin tank and you can stand trial for what you've done.
CASSANDRA/CHIP
Well, that would be rather dramatic. Possibly my finest hour. And certainly my finest hat.
Well, that would be rather dramatic. Possibly my finest hour. And certainly my finest hat.
The Doctor and Rose glance at each other.
CASSANDRA/CHIP (CONT'D)
But I'm afraid we don't have time. Poor little Chip is only a half-life. And he's been through so much. His heart is racing so. He's failing. I don't think he's going to last--
But I'm afraid we don't have time. Poor little Chip is only a half-life. And he's been through so much. His heart is racing so. He's failing. I don't think he's going to last--
His legs give way. Rose and the Doctor lunge forward to
support him.
THE DOCTOR
You all right?
You all right?
CASSANDRA/CHIP
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
He pauses. The Doctor and Rose stare at him in concern.
CASSANDRA/CHIP (CONT'D)
I'm dying. But that's fine.
I'm dying. But that's fine.
THE DOCTOR
(calmly)
I can take you to the City.
I can take you to the City.
CASSANDRA/CHIP
No, you won't. Everything's new on this planet. There's no place for Chip and me anymore. You're right, Doctor. It's time to die.
No, you won't. Everything's new on this planet. There's no place for Chip and me anymore. You're right, Doctor. It's time to die.
Rose looks rather upset. Cassandra/Chip swallows.
CASSANDRA/CHIP (CONT'D)
And that's good.
And that's good.
The Doctor and Rose help him to his feet.
THE DOCTOR
Come on. There's one last thing I can do.
Come on. There's one last thing I can do.
They lead him away.
INT. PARTY
The TARDIS engines sound. The Doctor steps out of the
doors, followed by Cassandra/Chip and Rose. He has landed at the place on the
tape Cassandra was playing, at the party. Cassandra, as a proper human being is
laughing and talking, the life and soul of the party. Cassandra/Chip turns to
the Doctor.
CASSANDRA/CHIP
Thank you.
Thank you.
THE DOCTOR
Just go. And don't look back.
Just go. And don't look back.
ROSE
Good luck.
Good luck.
Cassandra/Chip walks into the midst of the party, up to
Cassandra. He's smiling, watching her.
CASSANDRA
And if you'd actually seen them, they were shocked! But don't quote me on that. Oh, naughty. À bientôt!
And if you'd actually seen them, they were shocked! But don't quote me on that. Oh, naughty. À bientôt!
She walks away from the group of people she was talking
to and Cassandra/Chip approaches her.
CASSANDRA/CHIP
Excuse me... Lady Cassandra...
Excuse me... Lady Cassandra...
CASSANDRA
I'm sorry, I don't need anything right now -- I'm fine, thank you.
I'm sorry, I don't need anything right now -- I'm fine, thank you.
She turns away.
CASSANDRA/CHIP
No -- I just wanted to say... you look beautiful.
No -- I just wanted to say... you look beautiful.
Cassandra looks at him.
CASSANDRA
Well. That's very kind, you strange little thing. Thank you very much.
Well. That's very kind, you strange little thing. Thank you very much.
CASSANDRA/CHIP
I mean it.
I mean it.
He steps forward and looks straight into her eyes.
CASSANDRA/CHIP (CONT'D)
(sincerely)
You look... so beautiful.
You look... so beautiful.
Cassandra stares at him, so touched.
CASSANDRA
(whispers)
Thank you.
Thank you.
Cassandra's/Chip's eyelids flutter closed and he keels
over.
CASSANDRA
(alarmed)
Oh, my Lord. Are you alright? What is it? What's wrong? Someone get some help!
Oh, my Lord. Are you alright? What is it? What's wrong? Someone get some help!
She gathers him into her arms.
CASSANDRA (CONT'D)
Call a medic or something, quickly!
Call a medic or something, quickly!
WOMAN
Who is he?
Who is he?
CASSANDRA
(frantic)
I don't know. He just came up to me. I don't even know his name. He just collapsed. I think he's dying. Someone do something! I've got you, sweetheart... it's all right...
I don't know. He just came up to me. I don't even know his name. He just collapsed. I think he's dying. Someone do something! I've got you, sweetheart... it's all right...
Rose looks close to tears, and the Doctor is watching
solemnly.
CASSANDRA (CONT'D)
(rocking him gently)
There you are... there you are, I've got you... it'll be all right. There, there, you poor little thing...
There you are... there you are, I've got you... it'll be all right. There, there, you poor little thing...
The Doctor and Rose walk slowly back to the TARDIS. The
Doctor pauses for one last look before following Rose through the doors.
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