I knew Hallett, and admired him. Mel: About what? One of the occupants of that lounge is about to die. The Doctor: Agreed, and I am indebted to the prosecutor for putting his finger on the nub of my defence, the reason why I could no longer stay on the sidelines. The Doctor: I could have been comparing you to an elephant. Travers: Well, where is he? Valeyard: Another murder?
Plan: A: Hyperion; Q: What ship is the crew of? A: the Pods; Q: What has been opened on the Hyperion? A: The Doctor; Q: Who is brought to the bridge? A: Commander Travers; Q: Who questions The Doctor and Mel about murders and disappearing bodies? A: Dr. Laskey; Q: Who does The Doctor wonder about? Summary: The crew of the Hyperion discover that the Pods have been opened, The Doctor is brought to the bridge where Commander Travers questions him and Mel about murders and disappearing bodies. The Doctor starts to wonder about Dr. Laskey and decides to investigate her.