narration:The others nod understandingly .
 INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 The gang are gathered round the table again .
URSULA:「We should have a name . You know , as a group .」
BLISS ( in agreement ):「Names are very important .」
ELTON:「What we need is a good , strong name , like a team . Something like ... London Investigation ' n ' Detective Agency , LINDA for short .」
MR SKINNER:「Say it again .」
ELTON:「London Investigation ' n ' Detective Agency .」
MR SKINNER:「' N ' ?」
ELTON:「Fish ' n ' Chips , Rock ' n ' Roll ... Chaka Demus ' n ' Pliers !」
narration:Everyone laughs and nods comprehension .
BRIDGET:「Oooh , I like it , it 's not too solemn .」
BLISS:「I like the ' n ' .」
MR SKINNER:「We 're the men from LINDA !」
BRIDGET:「And the women !」
MR SKINNER:「Linda United !」
URSULA ( to Elton ):「Did you think of that on the spot ?」
ELTON ( shaking his head ):「No , I 've been wanting to use it for years .」
MR SKINNER ( raising his glass ):「I give you ... LINDA !」
EVERYONE:「LINDA !」
narration:And everyone toasts LINDA together .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
ELTON:「So we 'd all meet up , every week , and we 'd talk about the Doctor for a bit . But after a while ... Bridget started cooking .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Everyone crowds round a table displaying some of Bridget 's culinary creations . Bridget is serving everyone .
URSULA:「Oh my God , that 's gorgeous ! No really , wow ! Oi , the rest of you , get your hands off !」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
ELTON ( voice - over ):「The next thing you know , Mr Skinner started his readings , 'cos he was writing his own novel .」
narration:Everyone is on chairs in a row in front of Mr Skinner , who is reading aloud from a pile of papers from a box file in his lap .
MR SKINNER:「That 's the last time you ride the ghost train , Johnny Fransetta ... now say your prayers ! To be continued ...」
narration:Everyone groans , disappointed that it 's over .
BLISS:「You ca n't leave it there !」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
ELTON:「As time went on , we got to know each other better and better .」
narration:Bridget is talking to the others . Everyone is sitting in a circle .
BRIDGET:「I started all of this because ... erm ... my daughter disappeared . It was n't aliens that took her away , it was just , drugs . I come down to London , every week , and I just keep looking for her .」


narration:Bridget is unable to hold back tears , and she begins to cry .
URSULA ( softly ):「Bridget ...」
narration:The others all look on sympathetically as Ursula puts an arm around her .
 INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Bliss is playing a guitar and singing , whilst everyone sits around her in a circle , listening .
BLISS ( singing ):「I gave my love a chicken , it had no bone / I gave my love a cherry , it had no stone ...」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 We then see Bliss playing her guitar more upbeat than before and Ursula joining in with a tambourine . They are both singing , and the others watch , clapping in time with the music .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「Then it turned out that Bridget could play the piano , and I confessed my love of ELO . Next thing you know ...」
narration:INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
ELTON (  ):「Musical LINDA .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 The group have formed a band , Bridget on the piano , Mr Skinner on drums , Bliss on rhythm guitar and Bridget on bass guitar . Elton is centre - stage as the lead singer with a microphone .
ELTON ( singing ):「You got me running , goin' outta my mind ... / You got me thinking that I 'm wasting my time / ( with Bridget ) . Do n't bring me down .」
narration:INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
ELTON:「Just for fun .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
ELTON ( singing , with Ursula ):「Do n't bring me down !」
narration:He twirls around and they continue the performance , Elton offering the microphone to the others so they can take turns to sing . Suddenly , the electricity is apparently cut and the basement goes pitch black .
MR SKINNER:「Careful , mind the cables .」
narration:The basement outer door has opened , with a banging sound , and a black silhouette is shown as a white light illuminates the inner doors and the basement . We hear a creaking gate as the shadow opens them and enters . LINDA stare at him , confused .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「And that 's when it all changed , that Tuesday night in March . That 's when he arrived .」
VICTOR ( setting down his briefcase ):「Lights !」
narration:The lights switch on , one by one .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「That 's when we met Victor Kennedy . The golden age , was gone .」
narration:Victor Kennedy looks down at them all , aloof . LINDA stare right back , complete bewildered . He is clothed in black , with a black cloak , a black top - hat and a black - and - silver cane .
VICTOR ( voice dripping with sarcasm ):「So , we meet at last ... " LINDA " .」


MR SKINNER ( extending a hand ):「Pleased to meet you , sir . I 'm sorry , was the music too loud ?」
VICTOR ( backing away ):「No no no no , I do n't shake hands , back , back . I suffer from a skin complaint , Eczeema .」
ELTON:「Oh , you mean " eczema " ?」
VICTOR:「Oh , this is worse , much worse , I blister to the touch . Back , back , all of you , further , further . Thank you .」
narration:They all , finally , back away .
ELTON:「Sorry , do n't mind me asking , but who are you ?」
VICTOR:「I am your salvation .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 LINDA are gathered around Mr Kennedy 's laptop , which is showing video footage of the Doctor and Rose boarding the TARDIS .
URSULA:「That 's the Doctor !」
ELTON:「It 's really him !」
VICTOR:「You 've forgotten your purpose in life . You , with your band ... and your cakes ... and your blubbing and all the while he still exists , the Doctor .」
BRIDGET:「Look at him , just look !」
narration:They press closer to the laptop .
VICTOR:「Move back , move back , all of you ! Oh , wait for this , the picture cuts out , but the sound still continues .」
narration:He presses a few keys .
VICTOR (  ):「Listen . Listen to the sound of the universe ... yes ...」
narration:Upon hearing it , Elton backs away into a corner , and sits on a chair , remembering , with his head in his hands .
URSULA:「What is it ? What 's wrong ?」
VICTOR ( stands , extends his cane ):「Leave him ! ( To Elton ) . You 've heard it before , have n't you ? When ? When was it ? Where ? Where were you ?」
ELTON ( quietly ):「I 'd forgotten , until now . But it was that night ...」
VICTOR:「What night ?」
ELTON:「I was just a kid ... that 's why I went downstairs . It woke me up . That noise ...」
narration:INT . ELTON 'S CHILDHOOD HOME
 Back to Elton 's childhood , point of view of him going down the stairs into the living room . The TARDIS sounds in the background .
 INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
ELTON (  ):「But what is it ? What does it mean ?」
VICTOR:「That is a sound of his spaceship .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Back at a table , Victor opens his briefcase and pulls out some files .


VICTOR:「Right then , homework ! Using the Torchwood files , we 're able to look at all the old databases in a completely new light . We 're able to build up a more detailed profile of the Doctor . I 've allocated tasks to each of you . I 'd like you to ...」
narration:Mr Skinner almost brushes Victor 's hand .
VICTOR (  ) ( sharply ):「Carefu l ! Watch the eczeema ! I 'd like you to complete your targets and meet back here this time next week , one step closer to catching the Doctor .」
narration:He sits behind the main desk .
VICTOR (  ):「Well do n't just sit there , move !」
narration:The others jump up and leave . Victor waves Bliss back .
VICTOR (  ):「Erm , Bliss ? It is Bliss , is n't it ?」
BLISS:「Yeah .」
VICTOR ( smiles ):「Could I have a word with you in private , please ?」
BLISS ( happily ):「Course you can , yeah .」
VICTOR ( still smiling ):「Thank you . ( To the others )」
narration:The others all get into the service lift .
 EXT . STREET
 Elton and the others walk out onto the street .
ELTON:「Better get to work ! Lots to do .」
URSULA:「I never thought of it as work .」
ELTON:「It 's what we 've always wanted , though . To find the Doctor .」
URSULA:「Yeah , I suppose .」
narration:Just as they walk out of view , Bliss screams .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Back in Elton 's room , he is back to making his video diary .
ELTON:「All of a sudden , without anyone saying so , we were working for Victor Kennedy .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Victor is sitting behind the desk , hands steepled . The others are all sitting behind desks making notes , searching through files , etc .
ELTON (  ) ( voice - over ):「Though we had to admit , he was right . His methods were much more rigorous . It felt like we were getting closer and closer to the Doctor .」
narration:Elton raises his ruler in the air to get Victor 's attention .
ELTON:「Mr Kennedy ?」
VICTOR:「Yes ?」
ELTON:「We ... we were wondering ... no sign of Bliss . Do you know where she is ?」
VICTOR ( thinks fast ):「Yes , did n't she tell you ? She 's getting married ! She left a message . It 'll never last . ( Quieter ) . Stupid girl . ( Sharper ) . Come on , back to work !」
narration:They all start working again .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
ELTON:「But we did get lucky once .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Back to LINDA HQ . Ursula is at Elton 's desk . Mr Skinner grabs a piece of paper excitedly .


MR SKINNER:「A police box ! Newly arrived , it says newly arrived today ! And it 's in Woolwich !」
VICTOR ( grabs the paper from Mr Skinner ):「Well do n't just stand there , move ! Move , go , go !」
narration:INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
ELTON:「Do n't get excited , that 's where you came in .」
narration:INT . WAREHOUSE
 Back to the deserted warehouses from the start . We get fast - forwarded through the events .
ELTON (  ) ( voice - over ):「Woolwich . Police box . Red bucket , blue bucket . Police are stupid , etcetera .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Victor towers over Elton at his desk and yells .
VICTOR:「Useless !」
ELTON:「I just froze .」
VICTOR:「You met him ... and you froze , you stupid man !」
narration:Victor raises a hand to hit Elton , who ducks . Ursula expression turns to anger .
ELTON:「You ca n't hit me ! 'Cos you do n't touch , you said so , you get a rash and an itch and ...」
narration:Victor grabs his cane and raises it .
VICTOR:「I can use this !」
narration:Ursula stands up and storms over , yelling back .
URSULA:「Use that cane on him and you 'll get one hell of a smack off me ! And then a good kick ! Is that completely understood , Mr Kennedy ?」
VICTOR:「Duly noted . Ursula ... Blake . Most likely to fight back .」
narration:Ursula and Victor stare at each other a for a moment .
VICTOR (  ):「Right then ! We 'll change tack , we 'll approach this sideways .」
narration:Elton and Ursula share a grateful smile .
VICTOR (  ):「If we 're to discover the truth about the Doctor , then we need to try and find ... her .」
narration:A bad digital photo of Rose .
 INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
VICTOR:「Now when it comes to the Doctor 's companion , the Torchwood files are strangely lacking .」
narration:The photo has been projected on a wall , and changes to an an image of her outside Downing Street . Victor is standing at the front , the others are sitting to listen .
VICTOR (  ):「It seems the evidence has been corrupted , something called " Bad Wolf " virus . At least we 've got these photographs .」
narration:He clicks a remote at the projector , the photos change again .
VICTOR (  ):「They 're first hand evidence . Elton ?」
ELTON:「It was a London accent , definitely . She 's from London .」
VICTOR:「So we hit the streets . We get out there , we take the photographs . Someone 's got to know who she is somewhere .」


BRIDGET:「Yes , but London 's a big place . I mean I should know , my own daughter 's out there .」
VICTOR:「Bridget , do n't make this personal . I do n't like to be touched literally , or metaphorically , thank you very much , I have n't got the time . Bleeding hearts outside ! Find me that girl !」
narration:He hands a printed photograph to each one .
VICTOR (  ):「Go . Now , move !」
narration:EXT . BUSY LONDON STREET
 ELTON steps out into a busy London street , checking the photograph of Rose .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「So it began . The impossible task . To scour the mean streets , to search a major capital city for an unknown girl . To hunt down that face in a seething metropolis of lost souls . To find that one girl in ten million ...」
OLD LADY:「Oh , that 's Rose Tyler . She lives just down there . ( She points down a street ) . Bucknell House , number forty - eight . Her mother 's Jackie Tyler . Nice family . Bit odd ...」
narration:She walks off , leaving Elton looking bemused . After a satisfied smile , Elton runs through the street the way the Old Lady pointed .
 INT . ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Elton dances around his room to ELO again .
 EXT . STREET
 On the streets , he runs between two parked cars but stops when he hears something .
WOMAN:「Oi , Jackie !」
narration:Jackie is walking up the other side of the street with two plastic bags full of washing .
JACKIE:「Hello sweetheart !」
narration:Elton raises the photo of Rose , comparing her to Jackie .
JACKIE (  ):「I 'll see you down the Spinning Wheel tonight , yeah ? Pub quiz , get 'em in !」
WOMAN:「All right then .」
narration:Jackie enters the Wash Inn launderette . Elton has an idea , and quickly strips off his jacket , then his shirt . Slipping the jacket back on , he screws up his shirt and follows Jackie in .
 INT . LAUNDERETTE
 In the launderette , Jackie is sorting through her washing .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「I 'd been trained for this . Victor Kennedy 's classes covered basic surveillance and espionage .」
narration:He opens one of the washing machines and puts his shirt in .
ELTON (  ) ( voice - over ):「Step one」
narration:Jackie calls over to him .
JACKIE:「Excuse me love , you could n't give us a quid for two fifties , could you ?」
narration:Elton rummages in his pocket .
ELTON:「Yeah ... just a ... ah , da - da !」
narration:He pulls out a pound coin and trades it with Jackie .
JACKIE:「Oh lovely ! Cheers .」
narration:Elton turns back to his washing machine .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「Step two」
JACKIE:「My name 's Jackie . By the way .」


narration:Elton ca n't believe his luck .
ELTON:「I 'm Elton .」
JACKIE:「Ah , you do n't meet many Eltons , do you ? Apart from the obvious !」
narration:They both laugh .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「Step three」
JACKIE ( laughs ):「I tell you what , Elton . Here we are , complete strangers , and I 'm flashing you me ' knickers !」
narration:Elton is n't sure what to make of that , but laughs anyway .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「Step four」
narration:Elton goes to say something , but Jackie gets there first .
JACKIE:「Mind you , I 'm only down here because my washing machine 's knackered . I do n't suppose you 're any good at fixing things , are you ?」
narration:INT . TYLERS ' FLAT , KITCHEN
 Elton is crouched behind the washing machine changing the plug , Jackie is watching him .
ELTON:「Here we are . It was a fuse . There 's nothing wrong with the machine . That 's fine . All working !」
narration:He stands up , and Jackie stops flouncing her hair .
JACKIE:「Oh Elton , I should have you on tap !」
narration:They laugh .
JACKIE (  ):「I used to have this little mate called Mickey , he did all that stuff . ( Quieter , nostalgic ) . He 's gone now . Bless him .」
ELTON:「Well , if you need me , give us a call . I 'll jot down my number .」
JACKIE:「Well you do that , and I 'll make us a cup of tea . Go on , go and sit down . Put the telly on if you want , ca n't bear it silent .」
narration:INT . TYLER 'S FLAT , LIVING ROOM
 Elton walks into the living room and looks round . He sees the photos of Rose at various ages on the mantelpiece .
JACKIE ( from kitchen ):「It 's just me these days , rattling about .」
narration:INT . TYLER 'S FLAT , LIVING ROOM
 Jackie and Elton are sitting on the sofa drinking tea .
JACKIE:「There 's my daughter , she 's gone travelling . I keep her bedroom all nice and ready though , just in case she comes back .」
ELTON:「And her name is ?」
JACKIE:「Rose .」
ELTON:「It 's a nice name , Rose . So where 's she ... travelling ?」
JACKIE:「All over . She got a mobile , I get a call now and then . Not so often as I 'd like . Still , that age , who can be bothered phoning home ?」
ELTON:「Who 's she with , is it mates , is it , or ...」
JACKIE:「Just mates . Yeah .」


ELTON:「Well , if I had you making a nice cup of tea like this , I would n't stray far from home .」
JACKIE ( smiles ):「You 're a charmer . Say it again .」
narration:They laugh and sip their tea , Jackie peering at him over the top of her mug .
 INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Victor is happier .
VICTOR:「Magnificent ! Oh I could kiss you ! Except I ca n't , of course . The eczeema .」
ELTON:「I 've even got a picture of her on my phone .」
narration:He gets his mobile out and shows the photo to the group .
MR SKINNER:「Oh it 's amazing ! You 've achieved steps one to four in precise order ! How did you manage it ?」
ELTON:「Well , I had to work very hard . She keeps everything very close to her chest .」
URSULA:「That 's a hell of a chest .」
BRIDGET:「But how do you move on ? Step five , that 's the problem ...」
VICTOR:「Step five ! That 's this week 's homework . I want a full plan of attack from each of you . Now go on , vamoose ! ( Bangs his cane on the desk ) . Avante ! There 's work to do !」
narration:The group turn and leave .
VICTOR (  ):「And Elton , keep infiltrating , you will do anything to get than information , boy , anything !」
ELTON:「Yes sir !」
VICTOR:「Oh , oh Bridget ! Bridget , oh yes ...」
narration:Bridget and Mr Skinner stop and turn back .
VICTOR (  ):「Could I have a word with you in private , please ?」
BRIDGET:「Er , Mr Skinner 's giving me a lift .」
VICTOR:「Oh , I can drop you at the station , I 'm sure Mr Skinner wo n't mind , will you ?」
MR SKINNER:「Not at all ... erm ... well , Bridget , I 'll see you next week .」
BRIDGET:「All right then .」
narration:Mr Skinner gives her a kiss on the cheek . Elton and Ursula smile from the doorway , then leave as Mr Skinner joins them .
BRIDGET (  ):「Bye bye !」
narration:[SCENE_BREAK]
 EXT . STREET
 Outside , Ursula , Elton and Mr Skinner are walking away .
URSULA:「Now Mr Skinner , I do n't mean to pry , but did you give Bridget a little kiss back then ?」
MR SKINNER:「I think I did .」
URSULA:「And if you get your way , might there be more little kisses between the two of you ?」
MR SKINNER:「I think there might ...」
URSULA:「I knew it !」
ELTON:「That 's brilliant !」
MR SKINNER:「Now , let 's not get excited . We 'll see .」


narration:Bridge screams from the basement , unnoticed by the three of them .
 INT . TYLER 'S FLAT
 Jackie brings in a plate of biscuits and a mug of tea while Elton fixes another plug . Cut between him doing various odd jobs , putting up shelves .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「Infiltration went well , cause Jackie kept phoning up needing this and needing that .」
JACKIE ( of the shelves , gesturing ):「Down a bit .」
ELTON ( voice - over ):「It was strange , the amount of things that needed doing .」
narration:Elton is standing on a stool , probably changing a light bulb , Jackie eyes up his stomach before offering him a cup of tea .
ELTON (  ) ( voice - over ):「It 's like that flat was jinxed .」
narration:Cut to him changing a fuse or three . Then he 's got his head buried under the kitchen sink , Jackie enters , about to say something , but shuts her mouth and instead contemplates his bum .
ELTON ( now wedged in the small gap between the wall and the sofa ):「It 's weird these fuses keep blowing . Must be near a sub station . Then you get the power surges still ... there we go ! Fixed !」
narration:Jackie has entered behind him , in a very short black skirt . As Elton turns round , he comes face to face with her stomach , and quickly stands up .
JACKIE:「Here we are ! A little reward for my favourite handyman .」
narration:She 's really gone to town ; makeup , her hair loose and a tight fitting top that shows off her chest . She hands Elton a glass of red wine .
ELTON:「I should n't really , I 've got the car outside .」
JACKIE:「Well , you could always splash out on a taxi , or ... ( suggestively ) . Whatever . See what happens .」
narration:Elton nods , a little nervy .
ELTON:「Right ... cheers ?」
JACKIE:「Cheers .」
narration:They clink glasses and drink .
ELTON:「Very nice . What 's that , French ?」
JACKIE:「I s'pose so . They know how to do things , the French ...」
ELTON:「Is it from Rose ? I mean , is she in France ?」
JACKIE:「My daughter wo n't be coming back tonight . Just in case you 're wondering . We 've got the place to ourselves .」
ELTON:「Right ...」
narration:A pause , and we can hear Il Divo in the background .
ELTON (  ) ( after listening ):「Nice music .」
JACKIE:「Il Divo .」
ELTON:「Yeah .」
JACKIE:「You were saying , power surges .」
narration:She advances on Elton , who backs away into the wall .
ELTON:「From the sub station , yeah .」
JACKIE:「Is that why it gets so hot in here ?」
ELTON:「Is it hot ?」


JACKIE:「Oh I think so . Should take your jacket off .」
ELTON:「No , I 'm fine , I 'll just ...」
JACKIE:「No , look , you must be boiling !」
narration:She " accidentally " spills her wine down his shirt .
JACKIE (  ):「Oh , look at your shirt ! Sorry ...」
ELTON:「I 'm ... I 'm ... I 'm fine , it 's all right .」
JACKIE:「I 've ruined it .」
ELTON:「No , no . Honestly , it 's .. it 's fine .」
JACKIE:「Take it off , I 'll put it in the wash .」
ELTON:「Oh come on , it 's only a little drop .」
narration:Jackie sloshes the rest of her glass over the shirt - deliberately , not even pretending it 's an accident .
JACKIE:「Oh ... there now . Ruined .」
narration:INT . TYLER 'S FLAT , BATHROOM
 Elton scoots into the bathroom and starts shrugging off his jacket .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「And there I was . The ultimate step five .」
narration:He takes his shirt off , and starts preening himself - doing his hair , spraying deodorant , etc .
ELTON (  ) ( voice - over ):「The perfect infiltration .」
narration:He gargles with mouthwash , then makes some boxing moves to psych himself up .
ELTON (  ) ( voice - over ):「Target」
narration:He points at himself in the mirror and clicks his fingers before leaving the bathroom .
 INT . TYLER 'S FLAT , JACKIE 'S BEDROOM
 Elton appears in Jackie 's bedroom door .
ELTON:「You 're right , it is a bit hot . But it 's about to get hotter !」
narration:Jackie 's sitting on the bed , talking to someone on the phone .
JACKIE ( on the phone ):「I 'll see you soon . All right , be careful .」
narration:Elton looks concerned .
JACKIE (  ):「Bye .」
narration:She replaces the phone and sighs .
ELTON:「Everything alright ?」
JACKIE:「That was my daughter .」
narration:She finally turns to the half naked Elton . Elton in turn looks sheepish .
JACKIE (  ):「Oh , look at you . I 'm sorry . I was just being stupid .」
ELTON:「Is she okay ?」
JACKIE:「She 's so far away . I get left here sometimes and , um ... I do n't know where she is , anything could be happening to her , anything . And I just go a bit mad . ( Pause ) . Put your shirt back on .」
ELTON ( quietly ):「Where is she ?」
JACKIE:「Does n't matter . I 'm sorry . You 'd better go .」
narration:Elton turns to leave , but has a thought .


ELTON:「Actually ... (voice - over )」
JACKIE ( whispers ):「Yes !」
narration:EXT . SUBWAY
 Elton walks back through the subway with a box of pizza .
ELTON ( voiceover ):「All of a sudden , a lot of things made sense . I 'd got so lost in conspiracies and aliens and targets , I 'd been missing the obvious . Cos I did like Jackie , but I liked someone else even more !」
narration:INT . ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Back in his flat , Elton is dancing along to " Mr Blue Sky " by ELO . Cut to various clips of him and Ursula together , all the good times they 've had .
 EXT . THE POWELL ESTATE
 Back on the estate , Jackie is standing waiting outside , holding Elton 's jacket .
ELTON:「Right . Let 's get inside then , the pizza 's getting cold .」
JACKIE ( coldly ):「I went in your coat . For once in my life I thought」
narration:She pulls out his photograph of Rose .
JACKIE (  ):「A photograph of my daughter .」
ELTON:「No , no , no , no , no , it 's not like that . I can explain !」
JACKIE:「I bet you can .」
ELTON:「I was n't being pervy or anything , I was n't after her ! I was looking for the Doctor .」
JACKIE:「Oh I know that . I worked that out . 'Cos it 's never me , is it ?」
ELTON:「No , but that 's how it started , but I changed my mind !」
JACKIE:「Let me tell you something . About those who get left behind . Because it 's hard . And that 's what you become , hard . But if there 's one thing I 've learnt , it 's that I will never let her down . And I 'll protect them both until the end of my life . So whatever you want , I 'm warning you」
ELTON:「But Jackie , I only wanted to meet him .」
JACKIE:「I thought you liked me .」
ELTON:「I do !」
JACKIE ( shouting , upset ):「Just get out of here ! ( Throws his jacket at him ) . I said get out ! And leave me alone !」
narration:She runs back into the flat in tears , leaving Elton standing with the pizza and his jacket .
 INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Elton 's not happy .
ELTON:「And she was right ! It 's shameful , we used that woman ...」
VICTOR:「I knew I could n't trust you ! You broke cover , you stupid little man , you failed step five !」


ELTON:「I do n't care about step five ! Because it 's all gone wrong , Mr Kennedy , ever since you turned up ! We used to come here every week , and we 'd have a laugh . We were friends . No wonder they stopped coming . I mean there 's no Bliss any more , and even Bridget , she has n't turned up .」
MR SKINNER:「I 've been phoning and phoning her , there 's no reply .」
ELTON:「And who can blame her ? ! I 'm sorry Victor , but you 're on your own . Because I am leaving ! And so are you , Mr Skinner ! And as for you , Ursula ... ( Walks over to her desk and stands over her ) . You 're coming with me . And we 're going to the Golden Locust and we 're gon na have a Chinese .」
URSULA:「What 's that got to do with it ?」
ELTON:「I mean you and me . Together . Having a meal . If you want ...」
URSULA ( touched ):「Oh ... I 'd love it .」
VICTOR:「But you ca n't leave . You 'll never know what he was doing , the Doctor . You 'll never know what he was doing in your house all those years ago .」
ELTON:「No . I 'll never know . ( Pause ) . Ursula , get your stuff . Mr Skinner , are you coming ? Not to the Chinese , if you do n't mind , just sort of walking out .」
MR SKINNER:「I certainly am !」
ELTON:「Victor . Good luck . Good bye .」
VICTOR:「Mr Skinner ! Would you stay for a minute , please ?」
MR SKINNER:「We 're walking out .」
VICTOR:「I 've got numbers for Bridget ! I 've kept records , I 've got old numbers . ( Rummages in bag ) . We could track her down . Together . You and I.」
narration:Elton exchanges a look with Ursula and Elton and shrugs .
MR SKINNER:「That 's more like the old team spirit . You two have a nice time .」
URSULA:「I hope you find her .」
ELTON:「I 'll email you .」
narration:Elton and Ursula turn towards the door and Victor gestures for Mr Skinner to come up to the desk .
VICTOR:「Just come a little closer . Come on .」
narration:Mr Skinner approaches the desk .
 EXT . STREET
 Elton and Ursula walk briskly along the street outside , hand in hand .
URSULA:「Mm , prawns !」
ELTON:「Yeah , I like prawns .」
URSULA:「Do you ?」
narration:A scream from Mr Skinner emits from the building , which neither of them hear .
ELTON:「Crispy aromatic though .」
URSULA ( feeling her pockets ):「Oh , I left my phone ...」
ELTON:「Really ?」
URSULA:「Yeah ! It 's not in my pocket .」


ELTON:「So much for the big exit .」
URSULA:「Yeah ... come on .」
narration:They turn back .
URSULA (  ):「Hurry up .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 The lift clunks back down to the basement . Elton and Ursula open the gates and step out .
URSULA:「I 'm not stopping , I just left my ... ph ... phone .」
narration:She trails off as she notices the lack of Mr Skinner . Victor is at his desk , hidden behind a paper .
URSULA (  ):「Victor ?」
VICTOR ( slightly panicky , voice strange ):「Take your phone and go .」
URSULA ( looking around ):「Where 's Mr Skinner ?」
VICTOR:「He 's gone to the toilet .」
ELTON ( he and Ursula are slowly edging towards him ):「But ... we have n't got toilets . We have to use the pub on the corner . VICTOR ( uneasy , still hidden behind paper )」
URSULA:「... What was that ?」
VICTOR ( voice rising ):「Nothing , it was nothing , it was nothing !」
MR SKINNER:「Help me !」
VICTOR:「Shut up .」
ELTON:「That 's Mr Skinner ... URSULA ( staring at the clawed green hands clutching the paper )」
VICTOR ( lowering the paper ):「Look at the rest of me .」
narration:Victor is revealed in his true form , a blob - like green alien . Fat and squelchy with a mane of black hair .
VICTOR (  ):「You 've dabbled with aliens ... now meet the genuine article .」
URSULA ( disgusted ):「Oh my God .」
ELTON:「You 're a ... thing !」
VICTOR ( put out ):「A thing ? This thing is my true form . Better than that crude pink shape you call a body .」
narration:Mr Skinner 's face is poking out of Victor 's fat green belly .
MR SKINNER:「What happened ? Where am I ?」
narration:Ursula and Elton stare .
MR SKINNER (  ):「Ursula ? Is that you ?」
URSULA ( horrified ):「That 's Mr Skinner ! What 've you done to him ?」
VICTOR:「I 've absorbed him .」
narration:He licks his lips . Bridget 's face is sticking out of his back .
BRIDGET:「Colin ? Is that you ? Colin ?」
MR SKINNER:「Bridget , my love ?」
URSULA:「Oh my God ! That 's Bridget !」
BRIDGET ( desperately ):「Colin , where are you ?」
MR SKINNER:「I 'm here , Bridget ! It 's all right , I 'm close .」
URSULA:「You 've absorbed them both !」
ELTON:「What about Bliss ? Where is she ?」


narration:The sound of Bliss straining to say something comes from within Victor .
ELTON (  ):「... What ?」
narration:Victor tilts to one side , taking his weight off one of his buttocks .
BLISS:「I said " you really do n't want to know " .」
narration:Victor shifts his weight back and Bliss groans .
ELTON:「You 've absorbed her .」
narration:Victor nods with a twisted smile
ELTON (  ):「Are you some sort of ... Absorbathon ? An Absorbaling ? ... An Absorbaloff ?」
VICTOR:「Yes ! I like that .」
URSULA:「Let them go . I 'm ordering you ! Let those people go !」
VICTOR:「Oh , but they taste so sweet . Just think about the Doctor ... oooh , how will he taste ? All that experience , all that knowledge , and if I 've got to absorb Jackie Tyler to get to him , then so be it .」
ELTON ( menacingly ):「Do n't you dare .」
narration:Ursula suddenly grabs Victor 's cane and brandishes it at him . He cowers .
URSULA:「If I have to beat them out of you !」
VICTOR ( simpering ):「Oh , no ! Please do n't hit me ! Look at me , I 'm such a slow and clumsy beast . Please do n't hit me .」
URSULA:「Well then ... give them back .」
VICTOR:「What ... you mean like this ? ( Grabs hold of Ursula 's arm ) . Just one touch ... that 's all it takes !」
URSULA:「Oh , no !」
narration:She watches , helpless , as her arm is absorbed by the Absorbaloff .
URSULA (  ) ( scared ):「Oh ... oh no !」
MR SKINNER:「No !」
BRIDGET:「No !」
ELTON ( yells , lunges forward ):「Leave her alone !」
URSULA:「Do n't touch me ! Oh , Elton ... I 'm so sorry ... you ca n't touch me .」
ELTON ( helpless ):「Ursula ...」
VICTOR ( triumphantly ):「" Most likely to fight back " indeed .」
ELTON:「Leave her alone !」
narration:Ursula screams and she is absorbed head first into Victor . Victor shakes , squirming with pleasure as the outline of Ursula 's face begins to emerge onto his chest .
VICTOR:「Yes .」
ELTON:「No , that 's not fair !」
VICTOR ( conversationally ):「She tastes like chicken .」
narration:Ursula 's face has now fully appeared on his chest .
URSULA:「Elton , where are you ?」
ELTON ( quietly ):「Please ... Mr Kennedy , please . I 'm asking you . I 'm begging you . Give her back to me .」


VICTOR ( unsympathetically ):「I ca n't . Once they 've been absorbed , the process is irreversible .」
narration:He sniggers .
URSULA:「Wait a minute ... now I 've been absorbed , I can read his thoughts . Oh my God , Elton ... you 're next ... get out of here ... ( Victor begins to look up at Elton , smirking ) . Now you 've seen him , he ca n't let you go . Just run ! Go on ! Never mind me , get out !」
VICTOR:「Is n't she the clever one ?」
URSULA ( screams ):「Run , Elton ! Run !」
MR SKINNER:「Save yourself , boy !」
BRIDGET:「Run for your life !」
narration:While Elton hesitates , Victor stands with surprising agility for a creature his size . He leaps right over the desk and roars . Elton runs .
 EXT . STREET
 Out of the doors , down the street , Victor hot on his tail .
 EXT . SIDE ALLEY
 Then he reaches a dead end , slamming into a closed gate . Victor comes to a halt , having Elton cornered . Elton kneels , defeated .
VICTOR ( mockingly ):「Ohh , what 's the matter ? Have you given up so soon ?」
ELTON ( hopelessly ):「There 's no point . Where would I go ? Everything I ever wanted ... has been absorbed .」
URSULA:「Oh , Elton . Do n't say that .」
ELTON:「But it 's true !」
VICTOR:「Then join us . Join us , little man . ( Starts towards him , beckoning ) . Come on ... everlasting peace . Come on . Join us . Dissolve into me ...」
narration:He reaches out to touch Elton 's forehead . Elton closes his eyes , surrendering , when they hear a sound and feel a breeze that makes Victor look around and Elton open his eyes . The TARDIS materialises right in front of them , and the Doctor steps out , looking less than happy .
THE DOCTOR ( to Elton ):「Someone wants a word with you .」
narration:Rose steps out . She looks murderous and advances dangerously on Elton .
ROSE ( straight to the point ):「You upset my mum .」
narration:Elton stares , and then glances at the Absorbaloff , which the Doctor and Rose have completely ignored , much to his bewilderment .
ELTON:「... Great big absorbing creature from outer space , and you 're having a go at me ?」
ROSE ( dismissing this ):「No one upsets my mum .」
VICTOR ( gleefully ):「At last . The greatest feast of all . The Doctor .」
THE DOCTOR ( considering him ):「What 's this thing ? A sort Absorbatrix ? Absorba ... clon ? Absorbaloff ?」
VICTOR:「Absorbaloff , yes .」
ROSE ( quietly , to the Doctor ):「Is it me or is he a bit ... Slitheen ?」


THE DOCTOR ( to Victor ):「Not from Raxacorricofallapatorius , are you ?」
VICTOR ( insulted ):「No ! I 'm not the swine ! I spit on them ! I was born on their twin planet .」
Doctor Who:「Really ? What 's the twin planet of Raxacorricofallapatorius ?」
VICTOR:「Clom .」
Doctor Who:「Clom .」
VICTOR:「Clom . Yes . And I 'll return there victorious , whilst I possess your travelling machine .」
narration:Gestures the TARDIS .
THE DOCTOR ( skeptical ):「Well , that 's never gon na happen .」
VICTOR:「Oh , it will . You 'll surrender yourself to me , Doctor , or this one dies . ( Gestures Elton ) . You see , I 've read about you , Doctor . I 've studied you . So passionate , so sweet . You would n't let an innocent man die . And I 'll absorb him - unless you give yourself to me .」
narration:Rose looks up at the Doctor , amused . He scratches the back of his neck .


Doctor Who:「Sweet ... maybe . Passionate ... I suppose . But do n't ever mistake that for nice . ( not what Victor was expecting ) . Do what you want .」
narration:And he waits , as though completely indifferent about what happens to Elton . Rose glances up at him again .
VICTOR ( warningly ):「He 'll die , Doctor .」
Doctor Who:「Go on then .」
narration:Victor hesitates , completely wrong - footed . Even Rose looks slightly worried .
VICTOR:「So be it .」
narration:He turns to Elton .
Doctor Who:「Mind you , the others might have something to say .」
VICTOR:「Others ?」
URSULA:「He 's right . The Doctor 's right . We ca n't let him . Oh , Mr Skinner ... Bridget ... Pull !」
VICTOR:「No !」
URSULA:「For God 's sake , pull !」
VICTOR:「No , do n't , get off , get off !」
narration:The three of them strain outwards , stretching Victor apart .
URSULA:「If it 's the last thing we ever do , Bliss ! All of us together ! Come on ! Pull !」
narration:Victor wails in pain and panic .


URSULA (  ):「LINDA united ! Pull !」
narration:Victor drops his cane .
URSULA (  ):「Elton ! The cane !」
narration:Elton picks it up .
URSULA (  ):「Break it !」
narration:Elton snaps the cane in half , and it emits a shower of blue sparks . The hands on the end open outwards , revealing a glowing light .
VICTOR:「My cane ! You stupid man ... oh no !」
narration:He roars one final time , turns into liquid and falls into the pavement , gone .
ELTON:「... What did I do ?」
THE DOCTOR ( looking at the bubbling remains of Victor ):「The cane created a limitation field . Now it 's broken , he ca n't stopped . The absorber is being absorbed .」
ELTON:「By what ?」
Doctor Who:「By the Earth .」
narration:Victor dissolves into the paving stones . For a fleeting moment , the shape of Ursula 's face appears on one . He lunges towards her .
URSULA:「Bye bye , Elton . Bye bye .」
narration:And she sinks back into the paving slab . A tear runs down Elton 's cheek . Rose 's anger has melted away .


ROSE:「Who was she ?」
ELTON ( tearful ):「That was Ursula .」
narration:Rose looks at him for a moment , and then goes to him and puts her arms around his shoulders as he weeps quietly .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Back to the video diary .
ELTON:「And that 's it . Almost . Because the Doctor still had more to say .」
narration:EXT . SIDE ALLEY
Doctor Who:「You do n't remember , do you ?」
narration:INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
ELTON:「And then he explained . That night .」
narration:EXT . SIDE ALLEY
 Elton sits between the Doctor and Rose on some steps , Rose 's armed linked through his .
ELTON (  ) ( voice - over ):「All those years ago .」
Doctor Who:「There was a shadow in your house .」
narration:INT . ELTON 'S CHILDHOOD HOME
 We return once again to young Elton 's view from the top of the stairs in his childhood home , fade to the hallway and then to the living room .
THE DOCTOR (  ) ( voice - over ):「A living shadow in the darkness . An elemental shade had escaped from the Howling Halls .」


narration:All those years ago , a troubled Doctor looks down at Elton .
 EXT . SIDE ALLEY
THE DOCTOR (  ):「I stopped it , but ... I was n't in time to save her . ( He looks Elton in the eyes ) . I 'm sorry .」
narration:INT . ELTON 'S CHILDHOOD HOME
 In the living room , the camera pans down from the Doctor to reveal a blonde woman lying dead on the floor .
ELTON ( voice - over ):「Because that was the night my mother died .」
narration:INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Elton sighs , eyes closed .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S CHILDHOOD HOME , KITCHEN
 Cut to old footage of Elton 's mother doing the washing up , smiling in indignation at someone filming her , mouthing " stop it , go away ! " good humouredly . She tries to hide her face and then resorts to flicking bubbles at whoever is filming , laughing .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Elton says nothing , hands clasped in front of him .
 EXT . SIDE ALLEY
 On the steps , Elton 's lip trembles .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Elton is away from the camera , but we can see him sitting on his bed in the background , head bowed .
 EXT . PARK
 Cut to footage of Elton as a little boy , walking hand and hand with his mother in a park . She bends down and says something to him - then walks away , leaving him standing alone . She waves to him . Fade to white .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Elton 's sitting in front of the camera again on the video diary , but not looking at it .
ELTON ( quietly ):「We forget because we must .」
narration:INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
 Elton switches the camera on , it 's now pointing at his computer desk . He settles himself in the chair .
ELTON:「So , there you go . Turns out I 've had the most terrible things happen . And the most brilliant things . And sometimes , well , I ca n't tell the difference . They 're all the same thing . They 're ... they 're just me . You know , Stephen King said once , he said ... " salvation and damnation are the same thing " . And I never knew what he meant . But I do now . ( He thinks about this ) . 'Cos the Doctor might be wonderful , but thinking back ... I was having such a special time . Just for a bit . I had this nice little gang .」
narration:INT . LINDA HEADQUARTERS
 Flashback to the basement , LINDA 's band playing , having a thoroughly good time .
 INT . HOME VIDEO , ELTON 'S BEDROOM
ELTON (  ):「And they were destroyed . It 's not his fault . But maybe that 's what happens if you touch the Doctor . Even for a second . I keep thinking of Rose and Jackie . And how much longer before they pay the price .」


URSULA ( out of view ):「Oh , now do n't get all miserable . Come on , Elton . You 've still got me .」
ELTON:「Oh yeah . 'Cos the Doctor said he could do one last thing with his magic wand ...」
narration:EXT . SIDE ALLEY
 The Doctor holds his sonic screwdriver to the paving slab into which Ursula dissolved .
Doctor Who:「If I can key into the absorption matrix and separate the last victim ... it 's too late for total reconstruction , but ...」


narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 The camera pans down from blue skies with puffy white clouds to a banner bearing the legend " LONDON 2012 " , with the World Olympics logo . We 're looking upon an ordinary suburban street , with well kept houses . A council worker applies a blow torch to the road , evidently carrying out maintenance work . A woman wheels her baby along in her pushchair .
POSTMAN:「Morning , love .」
WOMAN:「Morning !」
narration:She goes on her way , passing a house with two boys Tom and his friend Dale Hixon , playing football on the front lawn and a man , Tom 's Dad , cleaning a car .
TOM ( upon scoring a goal ):「Yes !」
WOMAN:「Hiya !」
TOM 'S DAD:「All right ?」
narration:A poster on a lamppost asks for information about a missing girl , Jane McKillen .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 A girl of 12 , Chloe , watches the proceedings from her bedroom window , her hand pressed against the glass . An old lady Maeve , pulls her trolley bag along behind her .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 Switch to the old lady 's point of view , a look of confusion passes over her face as a buzzing fills the air . She looks around . A woman , Trish , Chloe 's mother , comes out of the house and watches her .
TRISH:「Maeve ? Are you okay ?」
MAEVE:「No , love , I 'm not .」
TRISH:「Do you want me to call a doctor ?」
MAEVE:「A doctor ca n't help .」
narration:She looks around the superficially ordinary street nervously .
MAEVE (  ):「Ca n't ... ca n't you feel it , Trish ?」
TRISH:「I ca n't feel anything .」
narration:Chloe still watches . Switch to her point of view .
MAEVE ( seeing the boys playing football ):「Boys ! Get indoors ! ( Hurries over to them ) . Get inside ! Get them inside !」
TOM 'S DAD:「What 's up with you ? They ai n't done nothing wrong ...」
MAEVE:「It 's happening again !」
narration:Trish glances uneasily up at her daughter 's silhouette at the window . She goes back inside .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , HALLWAY
 closing the door behind her and leaning against it . Chloe is singing and her voice carries down the stairs .
CHLOE ( singing softly ):「Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree ...」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Switch to Chloe 's bedroom .
CHLOE (  ) ( singing ):「Merry merry king of the bush is he ... laugh , Kookaburra laugh , Kookaburra gay your life must be .」


narration:She watches the boys playing football across the road . She turns back to her desk and pulls some paper and pencils towards her , and starts to draw .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 Maeve is still trying to convince Tom 's Dad to take the boys inside .
MAEVE:「They 're not safe !」
TOM 'S DAD:「They 're in the garden !」
MAEVE:「That 's what it likes . It likes it when they 're playing . Get them in , I 'm begging you .」
narration:The boys glance at one another , sniggering .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe is singing whilst she draws .
[ b]CHLOE[/b ] ( singing ):「Merry merry king of the bush is he ... laugh , Kookaburra laugh , Kookaburra gay your life must be .」
narration:She is drawing one of the boys , Dale , outside . She has sketched the outline and is now colouring him in with unnatural speed .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
TOM 'S DAD ( moving Maeve along ):「I 've got my beady eyes on them .」
MAEVE:「But , I ...」
narration:He has her by the arm and his ushering her on her way .
TOM 'S DAD:「Come on .」
narration:The moment their backs are turned , there is whooshing sound as the blonde boy kicks the ball into the goal - Maeve and the Tom 's Dad both turn , and the other little boy , Dale , has disappeared completely .
MAEVE ( turning ):「No !」
TOM 'S DAD:「T ... Tom ?」
narration:He dashes over to the football goal , looking around in confusion .
MAEVE ( shouts ):「What are you ?」
TOM 'S DAD ( baffled ):「Where 's he gone ?」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , HALLWAY
 Trish can hear the commotion from just inside the front door . She glances up the stairs , arms folded , it 's as though she knows what 's wrong .
MAEVE ( from outside ):「What do you want with our children ? !」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe hums to herself as she finishes her drawing . As soon as she has finished the last stroke , the drawing comes to life . Dale 's mouth opens in a silent scream , he 's terrified , trapped inside the drawing .
 OPENING CREDITS
 EXT . CAR PARK
 The TARDIS materialises right in - between two gates , one saying " DANGER - KEEP OUT " and the other saying " NO PARKING IN FRONT OF THESE GATES " . The Doctor opens the door but the TARDIS has materialised the wrong was round . The gate is blocking the door completely .
Doctor Who:「Ah .」


narration:He goes back inside . The TARDIS dematerialises , and materialises again , this time the right way round .
THE DOCTOR (  ) ( stepping out ):「Ah !」
narration:Rose follows him . They look around . Rose notices a Shayne Ward poster advertising his greatest hits album tacked onto a fence .
ROSE:「So , near future , yeah ?」
Doctor Who:「I had a passing fancy . Only it did n't pass , it stopped .」
narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 Rose and the Doctor walk down the road with the " LONDON 2012 " banner .
Doctor Who:「30th Olympia .」
ROSE ( delighted , linking her arm through his ):「No way ! Why did n't I think of this , that 's great ! Ah !」
narration:The Doctor beams .


Doctor Who:「Only seems like yesterday a few naked Greek blokes were tossing a discus about ... wrestling each other in the sand with crowds stood about , begging ... no , wait a minute ... that was Club Med . ( Laughs at his own joke , nudging Rose ) . Just in time for the opening doo dah , ceremony ... tonight , I thought you 'd like that . Last one they had in London was dynamite . Wembley , 1948 . I loved it so much , I went back and watched it all over again . Fella carrying the torch ... lovely chap , what was his ... ?」
narration:Rose has noticed the " MISSING " posters tacked onto the lamp post , and moves closer to investigate , but the Doctor carries on oblivious , still yapping to himself .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Mark ... ? John .. ? Mark ... ? Legs like pipe cleaners , but strong as a whippet .」
ROSE:「Doctor ...」
Doctor Who:「And in those days , everybody had a tea party to go to .」
ROSE:「Doctor ?」
Doctor Who:「Did you ever have one of those little cakes with the crunchy ball bearings on top ...」
ROSE:「You should really look .」


Doctor Who:「Do you know those , those things ? ( Finally saunters over to her ) . Nobody else in this entire galaxy 's ever even bothered to make edible ball bearings . Genius . ( Reads the posters ) . What 's taking them , do you think ? ( Scans the street ) . Snatching children from a thoroughly ordinary street like this . Why 's it so cold ... ? Is something reducing the temperature ... ?」
ROSE:「It says they all went missing this week . Why would a person do something like this ?」
THE DOCTOR ( considering her ):「What makes you think it 's a person ?」
narration:Rose turns at the sound of a door opening , a woman dumps a recycling sack on the pavement outside her house and hurries back inside , casting furtive looks around her all the while .
ROSE:「Whatever it is , it 's got the whole street scared to death . Doctor , what ... ?」


narration:She turns , but the Doctor is already at the other end of the road .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE , TOM 'S FRONT GARDEN
 The Doctor quickly finds the place where Tom disappeared by the mini football goal . He holds his hand out in front of him , as though feeling something invisible . He crouches , his hand hovering above what appears to be an ordinary area of grass .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 As Rose hurries along the road , a car judders to a halt as the engine gives up the ghost . She stops to watch . A council worker , Kel , props his broom up against his white van and approaches the car .
KEL:「There you go . Fifth today . Not natural , is it ?」
DRIVER:「I dunno what happened , I had it serviced less than a month ago .」
KEL:「Nah , do n't even try and explain it , mate . All the cars are doing it . And do you know what ? It 's bonkers . Bonkers .」
narration:The driver gets out of the car .
KEL (  ):「Come on then , pal . I 'll help you shift it . Quicker you 're on the way , happier you 'll be .」
narration:He pushes the car from behind , straining , whilst the driver pushes from the driver 's side .
DRIVER:「There we go .」
ROSE:「Do you want a hand ?」
KEL:「No , we 're all right , love .」
ROSE ( grinning ):「No you 're not . I 'm tougher than I look , honest .」
narration:He positions herself behind the car and gestures for him to move over . He does and she helps him push it . The engine suddenly springs to life , causing Kel to promptly fall over . He stands , brushing himself down .
ROSE:「Does this happen a lot ?」
DRIVER ( driving off ):「Cheers , mate !」
KEL ( disgruntled ):「Been doing it all week .」
ROSE:「Since those children started going missing ?」
KEL ( not seeing the connection ):「Yeah , I s'pose so .」
narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE , TOM 'S FRONT GARDEN
 The Doctor giggles as he feels whatever sensation he 's experiencing over the grass .
Doctor Who:「Tickles !」


narration:Tom 's Dad appears behind him , hands in his pockets .
TOM 'S DAD:「What 's your game ?」
narration:The Doctor spins around .
THE DOCTOR ( floundering ):「My ... um ... Snakes and Ladders ? Quite good at ... Squash . Reasonable . ( Notices the look on Tom 's Dad 's face ) . I 'm ... being facetious , are n't I ? There 's no call for it .」
narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 Rose and Kel walk along together .
KEL:「Every car cuts out . The council are going nuts . I mean , they 've given this street the works . Renamed it ... I 've been tarmacking every pot hole ... ( He gestures proudly ) . Look at that . Beauty , init ? Yep ! And all that is because that Olympic Torch comes right by the end of this close . Just down there . Everything 's got to be perfect , ai n't it ? Only it ai n't .」
narration:They come across Maeve .
MAEVE:「It takes 'em when they 're playing .」
ROSE:「What takes them ?」
narration:Trish pops her head round her front door .
MAEVE:「Danny ... Jane ... Dale ... snatched in the blink of an eye .」
narration:The Doctor 's voice , pleading , comes closer . He is backing away from Tom 's Dad who looks like he 's about to beat him up .
Doctor Who:「I 'm ... I 'm a police officer ! I 've got a badge , and ... and a police car ... you do n't have to get ... I can ... I can prove it ! Just hold on .」


narration:He fishes in his pocket for the psychic paper .
TOM 'S DAD ( roughly ):「We 've had plenty of coppers poking around here , and you do n't look , or sound , like any of them .」
THE DOCTOR ( pointing in Rose 's face ):「See , look ! I 've got a colleague ! Lewis .」
narration:Rose gives Tom 's Dad a policeman - like wink .
TOM 'S DAD:「Well , she looks less like a copper than you do .」
Doctor Who:「Training . New recruit . It was either that or hairdressing , so ... ( Brandishes the psychic paper at Tom 's Dad ) . Voila !」
TRISH ( who has joined them ):「What are you going to do ?」
MAEVE:「The police have knocked on every door , no clues , no leads , nothing .」
TOM 'S DAD:「Look , kids run off sometimes , all right ? That 's what they do ...」
MAEVE:「Dale Hixon in your garden , playing with your Tommy , and then ... ! ( She mimics something disappearing ) . Right in front of me , like he was never there ! There 's no need to look any further than this street . It 's right here amongst us .」


Doctor Who:「Why do n't we ...」
NEIGHBOUR:「Why do n't we start with him ? ( She points at Kel ) . There 's been all sorts like him in this street , day and night .」
KEL ( indignantly ):「Fixing things up for the Olympics !」
TOM 'S DAD:「Yeah , and taking an awful long time about it .」
Doctor Who:「I 'm of the opinion that all we 've got ta do is just ...」
KEL ( not listening ):「You do n't ... what you just said , that 's slander !」
NEIGHBOUR:「I do n't care what it is !」
Doctor Who:「I think we need to just ...」
KEL:「I want an apology off her !」
MAEVE:「Stop picking on him .」
KEL:「Yeah , stop picking on me !」
MAEVE:「And stop pretending to be blind ! It 's evil !」
NEIGHBOUR ( glaring at Kel ):「I do n't believe in evil .」
KEL ( angrily ):「Oh no , you just believe in tarmackers with sack loads of kidnapped kiddies in their van ...」
NEIGHBOUR:「Ay , ay , ay , that 's not what she 's saying .」


KEL:「Would you stop ganging up on me ? !」
NEIGHBOUR ( shrilly ):「Feeling guilty , are we ?」
THE DOCTOR ( shouting over the babble ):「Fingers on lips !」
narration:He puts his finger on his lips and glares around at them all as if daring them not to do the same . The council worker behind Kel has already obeyed , and after a moment of complete bewilderment , Kel and Tom 's Dad put their fingers on their lips too . The Doctor looks pointedly at Rose , who follows suit . Now all of them have their fingers on their lips , and silence has fallen .
Doctor Who:「In the last six days , three of your children have been stolen . Snatched out of thin air , right ?」
MAEVE ( gesturing to ask permission to take her finger off her lips ):「Er ... can I ... ?」
narration:The Doctor motions for her to go ahead .
MAEVE (  ):「Look around you ... this was a safe street ' til it came . It 's not a person . I 'll say it if no one else will . ( Chloe watches from her window ) . Maybe you 're coppers , maybe you 're not . I do n't care who you are . Can you please help us ?」


narration:Rose has spotted Chloe . Trish notices Rose watching her and spins around to look up at the window . She hurries back inside .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSETOM 'S FRONT GARDEN
 The camera pans down from the Union Flag Tom 's Dad has hanging out of the upstairs window , to Tom 's Dad himself , who parts his net curtains to see Rose standing outside his house and the Doctor sniffing around the front lawn like a sniffer - dog . Rose watches him for a few moments , before ...
ROSE:「Want a hanky ?」
Doctor Who:「Can you smell it ?」
narration:Rose sniffs .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「What does it remind you of ?」
ROSE:「Sort of ... metal ?」
THE DOCTOR ( nodding ):「Mm - hm !」
ROSE ( grinning ):「Oooh !」
narration:The Doctor waves to Tom 's Dad before they both leave .
 EXT . ALLEYWAY
 The Doctor and Rose walk down a narrow alleyway .
Doctor Who:「Danny Edwards cycled in one end but never came out the other . ( He feels something again ) . Whoa , there it goes again ! ( Shows Rose the back of his hand ) . Look at the hairs on the back of my manly hairy hand .」


ROSE ( inhaling ):「And there 's that smell ... it 's like a um ... a burnt fuse plug or something .」
Doctor Who:「There 's a residual energy in the spots where the kids vanished . Whatever it was , it used an awful lot of power to do this .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe watches a ginger cat on the front lawn through her window . It meows . Chloe pulls more paper towards her and begins to draw just as Trish enters .
TRISH:「You have to come down some time , Chloe .」
CHLOE ( drawing the cat , unnaturally fast ):「I 'm busy , mum . TRISH ( looking at the pictures covering the walls )」
narration:Trish picks up the half finished drawing , Dale has been sketched on the same piece of paper .
TRISH (  ):「That 's Dale . Why did you draw him so sad ?」
CHLOE:「I did n't draw him like that . ( Holds out her hand for the picture ) . Dale made himself sad . So I 'm gon na draw him a friend . ( Continues drawing the cat ) . That 's what he needs . More friends .」
narration:Trish watches her , brow furrowed .


TRISH ( trying to change the subject ):「Have you seen the TV ?」
narration:She taps a button on the laptop , bring up BBC News 24 . Footage of Olympics is displayed .
TRISH:「Look , this'll cheer you up . The Torch is gon na be close . ( Sits on the bed ) . They 'll pass right by our street . And tonight they 'll light the Olympic Flame in the stadium , and the whole world will be looking at our city . ( Chloe does n't even look up ) . I mean , does n't that make you feel part of something ? ( No reply ) . Sweetheart ? Chloe ?」
CHLOE:「I 'm busy , mum .」
TRISH:「Okay . ( watches her for a few more seconds and then stands ) . You 're tired , Chloe . I heard you calling out again , last night .」
CHLOE:「It 's fine .」
TRISH:「Nightmares ?」
CHLOE ( irritated ):「I 'm drawing !」
TRISH:「Whatever they are ... they 're just dreams , you do know that ? They ca n't hurt you .」
CHLOE:「I 'm busy . Unless you want me to draw you ... ( She looks darkly at Trish ) ... mum .」
TRISH ( giving up ):「If you wanna stay cooped up in here , fine . I 'll leave you to it .」
narration:She leaves the bedroom , closing the door behind her . Chloe colours the cat in .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 Rose is walking a few paces behind the Doctor , back in the close .
ROSE:「Are n't you a beautiful boy ? !」
THE DOCTOR ( beams ):「Thanks ! I 'm experimenting with back - combing .」
narration:Then he notices Rose is talking to a cat .
THE DOCTOR (  ) ( disappointed ):「Oh .」
ROSE ( stroking it ):「I used to have one like you .」
narration:The cat meows . The Doctor is watching uncomfortably , looking as though he has a nasty taste in his mouth .
ROSE (  ) ( noticing ):「What ?」
Doctor Who:「No , I 'm not really a cat person . Once you 've been threatened by one in a nun 's wimple , it kind of takes the joy out of it .」


narration:The cat wanders over to a cardboard box .
ROSE ( following ):「Come here , puss !」
narration:The Doctor has averted his eyes . The cat climbs inside the box .
ROSE (  ):「What do you wanna go in there for ?」
narration:There is a whooshing sound , and the cat 's meow echoes slightly as if fading into the distance . Rose peers inside the box , it is empty .
ROSE (  ) ( urgently ):「Doctor !」
narration:The Doctor hurries over to her . Rose hurriedly stands up as the smell hits her .
THE DOCTOR ( backing off ):「Whoa ! Hoo - hoo - hoo - hoo !」
narration:He waves the smell away and picks up the empty cardboard box .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Iron residue . Blimey ! That takes some doing ! ( Turns the box around , impressed ) . Just to snatch a living organism out of space / time . This baby is just like , ( puts on rough accent ) " I 'm ' avin ' some of that " , I 'm impressed .」
ROSE:「So the cat 's been transported ?」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe is watching them through the window .
Doctor Who:「It can harness huge reserves of ionic power .」


narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
THE DOCTOR (  ) ( pointing ):「We need to find the source of that power . ( Looks around ) Find the source and you will find ... whatever has taken to stealing children and fluffy animals . See what you can see . ( Whacks Rose on the shoulder , gestures his eyes ) . Keep 'em peeled , Lewis .」
narration:Rose nods as the Doctor walks off .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe is alone in her bedroom , sitting at her desk and apparently talking to herself .
CHLOE ( complaining ):「I 've given you friends and you still moan . Moan , moan , moan . You 're lucky . You 're all together . ( Looks round at all the woe - begone children in the drawings on the wall ) . You do n't know what it is to be alone . If you did , you 'd be thanking me .」
narration:She pulls more paper towards her , obviously irritated . She starts to draw , pressing the pencil into the paper just a little too hard , and the lead snaps .
CHLOE (  ) ( frustrated ):「No !」
narration:She scribbles randomly on the paper in her annoyance .
 INT . CUL - DE - SAC
 Rose is alone and walking down what appears to be a dead end . The neighbourhood is eerily quiet except from a dog barking . Something crashes from inside one of the garages , causing Rose to turn . The initial crash is followed by several smaller ones as she approaches the garage door .
ROSE:「Is that you , puss - cat ? Are you trapped ?」
narration:There is the sound of something metal rolling along the floor from within . Rose puts her ear against the door , but jumps back almost immediately at the sound of another crash . She considers the door .
ROSE (  ) ( under her breath ):「Not gon na open it , not gon na open it . Not gon na open it ...」
narration:And she opens it . Slowly , tentatively ... she looks inside and is immediately ambushed by what resembles a very violent tangle of wires , making a strange buzzing sound . Rose falls backwards . The Doctor appears round the corner in the nick of time and starts running as soon as he sees she 's in trouble .
Doctor Who:「Stay still !」


narration:He points his sonic screwdriver at the giant scribble , and it convulses , collapsing into a small ball which falls into Rose 's outstretched hands . The Doctor rushes to Rose and stands over her .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Okey dokey ?」
narration:He holds out his hands and pulls Rose to her feet .
ROSE ( slightly out of breath ):「Yeah , cheers .」
Doctor Who:「No probs .」
narration:They have a quick hug before returning their attention to the object in Rose 's hand .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「I 'll give you a fiver if you can tell me what the hell it is . ( Pokes it with the sonic screwdriver ) . 'Cos I have n't got the foggiest .」
ROSE:「Well , I can tell you you 've just killed it .」
THE DOCTOR ( taking it ):「It was never living . It 's animated by energy . Same energy that 's snatching people . ( He throws it up and down , quite delighted ) . That is so dinky ! The Go - Anywhere creature . Fits in your pocket ... makes friends , impresses the boss ... breaks the ice at parties ...」


narration:He pockets it . Rose laughs as they move off .
 INT . TARDIS
 The Doctor has put the object on the TARDIS console for analysing .
Doctor Who:「Oh , hi ho , here we go . Let 's have a look .」
narration:The Doctor and Rose are watching the computer screen , which is displaying Gallifreyan symbols .
THE DOCTOR (  ) ( surprised ):「Get out of here ...」
ROSE:「What 's it say ?」
narration:As if to confirm what he has just seen , the Doctor takes a pencil from his pocket and holds the object out in front of him . He uses the rubber
 eraser
 at the end of the pencil to rub out part of the object .
Doctor Who:「It is ! ( he blows it ) . It 's graphite ! Basically the same material as an HB pencil .」
ROSE:「I was attacked by a ... pencil scribble ?」
Doctor Who:「Scribble creature . ( Sniffs it , then lets Rose sniff it ) . Brought into being with ionic energy . Whatever we 're dealing with , it can create things as well as take them . But ... why make a scribble creature ? !」


ROSE:「Maybe it was a mistake ... I mean , you scribble over something when you wanna get rid of it . Like a um ... like a drawing . Like a ... a ( look of realisation ) child 's drawing . ( Doctor glances at her ) . You said it was in the street .」
Doctor Who:「Probably ...」
ROSE:「The girl .」
Doctor Who:「Of course ! ... What girl ?」
ROSE:「Something about her gave me the creeps ... even her own mum looked scared of her .」
THE DOCTOR ( leaning in ):「Are you deducting ?」
ROSE ( conspiratorial look ):「I think I am .」
Doctor Who:「Copper 's hunch ?」
ROSE:「Permission to follow it up , sarge .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , HALLWAY
 We see the vague figures of the Doctor and Rose through the glass of Trish 's front door as they ring the doorbell . Trish considers for a moment , suspicious , they rap on the letter box . Trish opens the door . They give her friendly smiles .
Doctor Who:「Hello ! I 'm the Doctor and this is Rose . Can we see your daughter ?」
TRISH:「No ! You ca n't .」
Doctor Who:「Okay ! Bye .」


narration:They walk away in silence , waiting , and sure enough .
TRISH:「Why ?」
narration:They turn in unison .
TRISH (  ):「Why do you want to see Chloe ?」
Doctor Who:「Well , there 's some interesting stuff going on in this street , and I just thought , well , we thought , that she might like to give us a hand .」
ROSE:「Sorry to bother you .」
Doctor Who:「Yeah , sorry . We 'll let you get on with things . On your own . Bye again !」
narration:They turn and walk away again , but Trish does not close the door . And after a few moments ...
TRISH:「Wait !」
narration:The Doctor and Rose turn again . The expression on Trish 's face is helpless , vulnerable .
TRISH (  ):「Can you help her ?」
narration:The Doctor smiles .
Doctor Who:「Yes , I can .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , SITTING ROOM
 Inside Trish 's sitting room , footage of the Olympic Torch Bearer is on the TV .
COMMENTATOR:「The Torch Bearer is running up towards the mall , which I can tell you is ...」
narration:Rose sits herself down on the sofa while the Doctor flings his coat down next to her .


TRISH:「She stays in her room , most of the time . I try talking to her , but it 's like trying to speak to a brick wall . She gives me nothing , just asks to be left alone .」
ROSE:「What about Chloe 's dad ?」
TRISH:「Chloe 's dad died a year ago .」
ROSE:「I 'm sorry .」
TRISH:「You would n't be if you 'd known him .」
THE DOCTOR ( brightly ):「Well ! Let 's go and say hi !」
TRISH ( hesitant ):「I should check on her first ... she might be asleep .」
Doctor Who:「Why are you afraid of her , Trish ?」
TRISH:「I want you to know before you see her that 's she 's really a great kid .」
Doctor Who:「I 'm sure she is .」
TRISH:「She 's never been in trouble at school ... you should see her report from last year . As and Bs .」
narration:She smiles at Rose , proud . Rose smiles back .
ROSE:「Can I use your loo ?」
narration:Trish nods . The Doctor watches Rose closely as she leaves the room .
TRISH ( to the Doctor ):「She 's in the choir ...」


narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , STAIRS
 Rose goes up the stairs , Trish 's voice carrying .
TRISH (  ):「She 's singing in an old folks home . Any mum would be proud .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , SITTING ROOM
TRISH (  ):「You know ... I want you to know these things before you see her , Doctor . Because right now , she 's not herself .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , LANDING
 Rose emerges onto the landing . A shadow blocks out the light from the crack beneath Chloe 's bedroom door , and there is the sound of movement from within . Rose hurriedly hides herself in a nearby airing cupboard , closing the ventilated doors on herself . She watches Chloe leave her room through the gaps and hears her footsteps on the stairs . She cautiously comes out of the airing cupboard , closing the doors as quietly as she can behind her . She now has her eyes on Chloe 's bedroom door . She pushes it open and looks inside , observing the hundreds of drawings covering the walls .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Rose creeps further in , looking around . The wardrobe doors rattle and Rose gasps and jumps , causing her to knock a pencil holder onto the floor . She quickly picks them up and replaces them . Her gaze is drawn to a drawing of boy , baring his teeth at her , the boy was merely frowning a few moments ago .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , KITCHEN
 The Doctor pops is head around the corner , looking through the dining room into the kitchen .
Doctor Who:「All right , there ?」


narration:Chloe is drinking some milk from the fridge . The Doctor walks into the kitchen , Trish behind him . He settles himself against a table as Chloe replaces the milk and closes the fridge door .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「I 'm the Doctor .」
CHLOE ( facing him ):「I 'm Chloe Webber .」
Doctor Who:「How 're you doing , Chloe Webber ?」
CHLOE:「I 'm busy . I 'm making something . Are n't I , mum ?」
TRISH:「And like I said , she 's not been sleeping .」
Doctor Who:「But you 've been drawing , though . I 'm rubbish . Stick men are about my limit . Can do this , though ...」
narration:He does the ' live long and prosper ' sign from Star Trek . Chloe 's face is expressionless .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Can you do that ?」
narration:Trish nods at Chloe , encouraging her to answer .
CHLOE:「They do n't stop moaning .」
TRISH:「Chloe ...」
CHLOE:「I try to help them , but they do n't stop moaning .」
THE DOCTOR ( quietly , lowers his hand ):「Who do n't ?」
CHLOE:「We can be together .」


TRISH ( moving towards her ):「Sweetheart ...」
CHLOE:「Do n't touch me , mum .」
narration:Trish stops in her tracks , letting her hand fall back to her side . She and the Doctor glances at one another .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Rose jumps at the sound of the wardrobe doors rattling again . After a nervous glances around the room , she approaches the wardrobe slowly , steeling herself ... then she opens them slowly , peering inside . A wind is rustling the clothes . She parts them to see the back of the wardrobe , and a red light floods the wardrobe and reflects off Rose 's face . On the back of the wardrobe , there is a huge picture of a bearded man whose face is contorted with fury - the red light is coming from his glowing red eyes . This is Chloe 's Dad .
CHLOE 'S DAD:「I 'm coming ...」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , KITCHEN
CHLOE:「I 'm busy ... Doctor .」
narration:She leaves .
THE DOCTOR ( calling after her , disappointed ):「Oh , come on , Chloe ! Do n't be a spoil sport ! ( He follows her back into the hallway ) . What 's the big project ? I 'm dying to know ! What 're you making up there ?」
ROSE ( terrified , from upstairs ):「Doctor !」
narration:The Doctor lurches forwards and sprints up the stairs , Trish and Chloe following .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Rose is staring into the wardrobe as though transfixed when the Doctor runs into the room .
CHLOE 'S DAD:「I 'm coming to hurt you ...」
narration:The Doctor slams the wardrobe doors shut without so much as a glance at the inside .
ROSE:「Look at it .」
Doctor Who:「No , ta .」


narration:He walks away to examine the drawings on the wall , putting his glasses on .
TRISH:「What the hell was that ?」
ROSE:「A drawing . The face of a man .」
TRISH:「What face ?」
narration:She tries to open the doors but Rose rams herself up against them , stopping her .
ROSE:「Best not .」
TRISH ( to Chloe ):「What 've you been drawing ?」
CHLOE:「I 'm drew him yesterday .」
TRISH:「Who ?」
CHLOE:「Dad .」
TRISH ( unpleasantly surprised and upset ):「Your dad ? But he 's long gone . Chloe , with all the lovely things in the world , why him ?」
CHLOE:「I dream about him , staring at me .」
TRISH:「I thought we were putting him behind us . What 's the matter with you ?」
CHLOE:「We need to stay together .」
TRISH:「Yes , we do .」
CHLOE:「No . Not you . Us .」
narration:The Doctor glances around at this .
CHLOE (  ):「We need to stay together . And then it 'll be all right .」
narration:Trish goes over to her , putting her hands on her daughter 's cheeks . Chloe flinches .
ROSE:「Trish , the drawings , have you seen what Chloe 's drawings can do ?」
TRISH ( suddenly cold ):「Who gave you permission to come into her room ? Get out of my house . THE DOCTOR」
TRISH:「I do n't wanna here any more of this .」
ROSE:「But that drawing of her dad ... I heard a voice . He spoke .」
TRISH:「He 's dead . And these , they 're kids pictures . Now get out !」
ROSE:「Chloe has a power . And I do n't know how , but she used it to take Danny Edwards . Dale Hicks , she 's using it to snatch the kids .」
TRISH:「Get out .」
ROSE ( pleading ):「Have you seen those drawings move ?」
TRISH ( derisively ):「I have n't seen anything .」
Doctor Who:「Yes you have . Out of the corner of your eye .」


TRISH ( turning to him ):「No .」
Doctor Who:「And you dismissed it , because what choice do you have when you see something you ca n't possibly explain ? ( He moves over to her ) . You dismiss it , right ? And if anyone mentions it , you get angry , so it 's never spoken of , ever ag ...」
TRISH:「She 's a child ...」
Doctor Who:「And you 're terrified of her . But there 's no one to turn to , because who 's gon na believe the things you see out of the corner of your eye ? No one . Except me .」
TRISH:「Who are you ?」
Doctor Who:「I 'm help .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , KITCHEN
 Back in the kitchen , the Doctor swipes a jar of marmalade off the worktop , unscrews the lid , dips his fingers into it and starts sucking the jam off . Rose clears her throat . He pauses , and Rose shakes her head at him , mouthing ' no ' . The Doctor , looking for all the world like a naughty schoolboy caught red - handed , glances at Trish who is just staring at him . He meekly replaces the lid and pushes the jar behind him .


ROSE:「Those pictures , they 're alive . She 's drawing people and they end up in her pictures .」
Doctor Who:「Ionic energy . Chloe 's harnessing it to steal those kids and place them in some kid of holding - pen made up of ionic power .」
ROSE:「And what about the dad from hell in her wardrobe ?」
TRISH:「How many times do I have to tell you ? He 's dead .」
ROSE ( disbelieving ):「Well , he 's got a very loud voice for a dead bloke .」
THE DOCTOR ( thinking ):「If living things can become drawings , then maybe drawings can become living things ...」
narration:He suddenly shivers violently , making Rose jump .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Chloe 's real dad is dead , but not the one who visits her in her nightmares . That dad seems very real . That 's the dad she 's drawn and he 's a heartbeat away from crashing into this world ...」
TRISH:「She always got the worst of it when he was alive .」
ROSE:「Doctor , how can a twelve - year - old girl be doing any of this ?」
THE DOCTOR ( after a pause ):「Let 's find out .」


narration:He strides off . Rose follows .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 The Doctor , Rose and Trish enter Chloe 's bedroom . She is sitting cross - legged on the bed . The Doctor stands before her , looking down at her . She says nothing , but does the " live long and prosper " sign .
Doctor Who:「Nice one .」
narration:He kneels in front of her , holding her head in his hands , fingers on her temples . Her eyes roll in her head for a moment before closing . He closes his own eyes before suddenly Chloe falls backwards onto the bed .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「There we go ...」
TRISH ( moving towards them in her concern ):「I ca n't let him do this ...」
ROSE ( stopping her , comforting ):「Shh , it 's okay . Trust him .」
narration:The Doctor straightens up .
THE DOCTOR ( addressing Chloe ):「Now we can talk .」
narration:When Chloe speaks , her voice comes out as a strange whisper , and it 's obviously not her .
CHLOE:「I want Chloe . Wake her up . I want Chloe .」
Doctor Who:「Who are you ?」
CHLOE ( with passion ):「I want Chloe Webber !」


TRISH ( upset ):「What 've you done to my little girl ?」
ROSE:「Doctor , what is it ?」
narration:The Doctor walks slowly around the bed , all the while looking down at Chloe .
THE DOCTOR ( to " Chloe " ):「I 'm speaking to you . The entity that is using this human child . I request parlez in compliance with the Shadow Proclamation .」
CHLOE:「I do n't care about shadows or parlez .」
Doctor Who:「So what do you care about ?」
CHLOE:「I want my friends .」
THE DOCTOR ( kneeling by her ):「You 're lonely , I know . Identify yourself .」
CHLOE:「I am one of many . I travel with my brothers and sisters . We take an endless journey . A thousand of your lifetimes . But now I am alone . I hate it . It 's not fair . And I hate it !」
narration:Her eyes snap open .
Doctor Who:「Name yourself !」
CHLOE:「Isolus .」
THE DOCTOR ( as if this explains everything ):「You 're Isolus . Of course .」
CHLOE:「Our journey began in the Deep Realms when we were a family .」


narration:She is drawing on a piece of paper next to her on the bed whilst speaking .
TRISH ( looking at the drawing ):「What 's that ?」
narration:The drawings begins to take shape .
Doctor Who:「The Isolus Mother , drifting in Deep Space . ( Stands ) . See , she jettisons millions of fledgling spores . Her children . The Isolus are empathic beings of intense emotions , but when they 're cast off from their mother , their empathic link , their need for each other , is what sustains them . They need to be together . They can not be alone .」
CHLOE:「Our journey is long .」
Doctor Who:「The Isolus children travel , each inside a pod . They ride the heat and energy of solar tides . It takes thousands and thousands of years for them to grow up .」
ROSE:「Thousands of years just floating through space ... poor things , do n't they go mad with boredom ?」
CHLOE:「We play .」
ROSE:「You ... play ?」
narration:The Doctor sits down on the bed .
Doctor Who:「Mm . While they travel , they play games . They use their ionic power to literally create make - believe worlds in which to play .」
ROSE:「In - flight entertainment .」


Doctor Who:「Helps keep them happy . While they 're happy , they can feed off each others love . Without it , they 're lost . ( He addresses Chloe / the Isolus again ) . Why did you come to Earth ? CHLOE」
narration:She rips the piece of paper she is drawing on off the pad and starts anew .
THE DOCTOR ( looking at the drawing ):「That 's a solar flare from your sun . Would 've made a tidal wave of solar energy that scattered the Isolus pods .」
CHLOE:「Only I fell to Earth . My brothers and sisters are left up there . And I can not reach them . So alone .」
Doctor Who:「Your pod crashed ... where is it ?」
CHLOE:「My pod was drawn to heat ...」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
Flashback:「Chloe drawing at her desk , sunlight pouring in through the window .」
CHLOE (  ) ( voice - over ):「And I was drawn to Chloe Webber .」
narration:Chloe looks up as she sees the Isolus floating outside the bedroom window . She smiles , thinking it is pretty .
CHLOE (  ( voice - over ):「She was like me . Alone . She needed me . And I her .」


narration:The Isolus enters Chloe through her mouth , making her gasp . End flashback .
 [SCENE_BREAK]
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 The Doctor strokes Chloe 's head .
Doctor Who:「You empathised with her . You wanted to be with her because she was alone like you .」
CHLOE:「I want my family . It 's not fair .」
narration:Rose and Trish watch this , obviously affected .
Doctor Who:「I understand . You wanna make a family . But you ca n't stay in this child . It 's wrong . You ca n't steal any more friends for yourself .」
CHLOE:「I am alone .」
narration:There is another thump from the wardrobe . Trish gasps .
CHLOE 'S DAD:「I 'm coming to hurt you .」
narration:Chloe starts to shake and tremble in fear , although her face remains impassive . There is a pounding on the door of the wardrobe .
CHLOE 'S DAD (  ):「I 'm coming .」
Doctor Who:「Trish , how do you calm her ?」
narration:Chloe 's body is jerking as though she is having a seizure .
TRISH:「What ? !」


Doctor Who:「When she has nightmares , what do you do ?」
TRISH:「I ... I ...」
THE DOCTOR ( urgently ):「What do you do ?」
TRISH:「I sing to her .」
Doctor Who:「Then start singing .」
narration:He motions for Trish to come over . Trish takes his place next to Chloe .
CHLOE 'S DAD:「Chloe ... I 'm coming .」
TRISH ( singing ):「Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree , merry merry king of the bush is he ...」
CHLOE 'S DAD:「Chloe ... Chloe ...」
narration:The banging and thumping on the door continues . The Doctor and Rose both look over at it , whilst Trish strokes Chloe 's hair , trying to sooth her .
CHLOE 'S DAD (  ):「Chloe ... Chloe ...」
[ b]TRISH[/b ] ( singing ):「Laugh , Kookaburra laugh , Kookaburra , gay your life must be .」
narration:The banging and the voice eventually fades .
TRISH (  ) ( singing ):「Laugh , Kookaburra laugh , Kookaburra , gay your life must be .」
narration:Chloe is now asleep .


TRISH (  ) ( in tears ):「He came to her because she was lonely ... Chloe , I 'm sorry ...」
narration:She buries her head in her little girl 's shoulder , arms around her , sobbing .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , SITTING ROOM
 Trish strides into the sitting room and starts gathering up all the pencils that are lying around .
TRISH:「Chloe usually got the brunt of his temper . When he 'd had a drink . The day he crashed the car , I thought we were free .」
narration:Rose hands her a bunch of pencils .
TRISH (  ):「I thought it was over .」
ROSE:「Did you talk to her about it ?」
TRISH:「I did n't want to .」
narration:Rose sits down .
ROSE:「But ... maybe that 's why Chloe feels so alone . 'Cos she has all these terrible dreams about her dad , but she ca n't talk to you about them .」
Doctor Who:「Her an the Isolus ... two lonely kids who need each other .」
ROSE:「And it wo n't stop , will it , Doctor ? It 'll just keep pulling kids in .」
Doctor Who:「It 's desperate to be loved . It 's used to a pretty big family .」


ROSE:「How big ?」
Doctor Who:「Say around ... four billion ?」
narration:This draws a stunned silence from Rose and Trish . Rose turns her attention to the television .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe watches the TV on the laptop in her bedroom , again , it is on BBC News 24 , showing footage of the Olympics .
COMMENTATOR:「The queues started a week ago for those desperate enough to be inside , although lots of them expected a capacity crowd of eighty thousand ...」
narration:A small sound from the wardrobe causes Chloe to look around . She stands and moves off .
COMMENTATOR (  ):「For this evening 's opening ceremony . I have to say there 's been ...」
narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 The Doctor shrugs into his coat as he and Rose leave Trish 's house .
Doctor Who:「We need that pod .」
ROSE:「It crashed , wo n't it be destroyed ?」
Doctor Who:「Well , it 's been sucking in all the heat it can ... hopefully that should keep it in a fit state to launch .」
narration:Chloe is watching them through her bedroom window . Rose spots her outline .


THE DOCTOR (  ):「It must be close . It should have a weak energy signature that the TARDIS can trace . Once we find it , then we can stop the Isolus .」
narration:Chloe moves away from the window .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , SITTING ROOM
 Trish is downstairs on the phone .
TRISH:「She 's running a temperature . ( Picks up a small bit of paper from the table ) . I ca n't go into that now , Kirsty . Yes , we 've got a doctor .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , HALLWAY
 Unbeknownst to Trish , Chloe quietly opens the front door and sneaks out .
TRISH (  ):「Yeah , he said he can help her .」
narration:EXT . CAR PARK
 The Doctor and Rose approach the TARDIS .
Doctor Who:「We can scan for the same trace we picked up from the scribble creature . Just need to widen the field a bit .」
narration:He fishes in his pocket for the TARDIS key and opens the door . They go inside . Chloe watches from a distance , taking in the sight of the TARDIS .
 INT . TARDIS
 The Doctor fumbles with some device , putting it together . Rose is sat in the chair next to the console .


ROSE:「You knew the Isolus was lonely before it told you . How ?」
narration:The Doctor shoves Rose off the chair and sits down on it himself .
Doctor Who:「I know what it 's like to travel a long way on your own . Give me the stina magnetic erm ... ( he nods towards it violently ) thing in your left hand !」
narration:Rose glances at him , chewing on gum absent - mindedly .
ROSE:「Sounds like you 're on its side .」
narration:Rose slots the ' thing in her left hand ' into the device whilst the Doctor holds it still between his legs .
Doctor Who:「I sympathise , that 's all .」
ROSE:「The Isolus has caused a lot of pain for these people .」
Doctor Who:「It 's a child ! ( He blows on the device ) . That 's why it went to Chloe , two lonely mixed up kids .」
narration:He blows on it again , examining it .
ROSE:「Hmm ... feels to me like a temper tantrum because it ca n't get its own way .」
Doctor Who:「It 's scared ! Come on , you were a kid once . Binary dot .」


ROSE ( handing him the binary dot ):「Yes ! And I know what kids can be like . Right little ... terrors .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Back in her bedroom , Chloe reaches under her bed and takes out a doll . She pulls the head off , revealing the pencils stashed inside it . She takes them out , with the air of someone in a hurry .
 INT . TARDIS
THE DOCTOR ( holding his hand out under Rose 's mouth ):「Gum .」
narration:Rose spits her gum out into his hand .
ROSE:「I 've got cousins . Kids ca n't have it all their own way . That 's part of being a family .」
narration:The Doctor sticks the gum to the device , securing it .
Doctor Who:「What about trying to understand them ?」
ROSE ( turning away with a slight smile ):「Easy for you to say . You do n't have kids .」
THE DOCTOR ( off - handedly ):「I was a dad once .」
ROSE ( turns , shocked and stunned ):「What did you say ?」
narration:The Doctor does n't seem to notice the effect his words had on Rose . He does n't reply .


Doctor Who:「I think we 're there ! ( He stands , goes to the console ) . Fear . Loneliness . They 're the big ones , Rose . Some of the most terrible acts ever committed have been inspired by them . We 're not dealing with something that wants to conquer or destroy .」
narration:Rose is still reeling from the bombshell he just dropped , but he 's carrying on oblivious , pulling levers and pressing buttons on the console .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「There 's a lot of things you need to get across this universe . ( Indicates ) . Warp drive ... wormhole refractors ...」
narration:Rose holds her hand out .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「You know the thing you need most of all ? You need a hand to hold .」
narration:He notices Rose 's outstretched hand and takes it , grinning .
ROSE:「No ! Look , I 'm pointing .」
narration:She laughs . The Doctor looks at the computer screen where she was pointing , a flashing white light on a map of the neighbourhood indicates the whereabouts of the pod .
THE DOCTOR ( excited ):「It 's the pod ! It is in the street ! Everything 's coming up Doctor !」


narration:He scoots off towards the doors . Rose follows after a moment , still slightly distracted .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 In her bedroom , Chloe is drawing a picture of the TARDIS .
 EXT . CAR PARK
 The Doctor and Rose emerge from the TARDIS . The Doctor shuts the door behind him .
Doctor Who:「Okay . It 's about two inches across . Dull grey , like a gulls egg . Very light .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe is now drawing the Doctor .
ROSE ( voice - over ):「So these pods , they travel from sun to sun using heat , yeah ?」
narration:EXT . CAR PARK
ROSE (  ):「So it 's not all about love and stuff . Does n't the pod just need heat ?」
narration:A crash from behind her causes her to turn , the device she and the Doctor just constructed is shattered on the floor , and the Doctor has vanished . Rose 's eyes widen in shock .
ROSE:「Doctor ?」
narration:The TARDIS has gone too .
ROSE (  ):「Doctor ?」


narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , HALLWAY
 Rose knocks on the door of Trish 's house frantically . Trish opens the door , Rose barges past her and up the stairs .
TRISH ( following ):「It 's okay ! I 've taken all the pencils off her !」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Rose bursts into Chloe 's bedroom . She crosses the room to the desk , swiping away the paper Chloe is drawing on and observing the TARDIS and the Doctor sketched onto it .
CHLOE ( with the Isolus ' voice ):「Leave me alone ! I want to be with Chloe Webber ! I love Chloe Webber !」
ROSE:「Bring him back , now .」
CHLOE:「No .」
narration:Rose turns away for a second , head in hands , and then very suddenly spins round and grabs Chloe by the shoulders .
ROSE ( viciously ):「Do n't you realise what you 've done ? He was the only one who could help you , now bring him back !」
CHLOE:「Leave me alone ! I love Chloe Webber !」
narration:Rose 's face softens . Trish watches .
ROSE ( gently ):「I know . ( She stands ) . I know .」
narration:She turns her attention to the paper she is holding .
ROSE (  ):「Doctor , if you can hear me , I 'm gon na get you out of there . I 'll find the pod . ( To Trish ) . Do n't leave her alone , no matter what .」
narration:She leaves the room .
COMMENTATOR:「... the Torch Bearer getting even closer to the Olympic Stadium ... before turning East along the embankment .」
narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 Kel smoothes down the road outside with the palm of his hand as Rose exits the house .
ROSE ( looking around ):「Heat . They travel on heat .」
KEL:「Look at this finish . Smooth as a baby 's bottom .」
narration:Rose hurries over to him .
KEL (  ):「Not a bump or a lump .」
ROSE ( crouching to speak to him ):「Kel , was there anything in this street in the last few days giving off a lot of heat ?」
KEL ( not really listening ):「I mean , you can eat your dinner off this . Beautiful . So you tell me why the other one 's got a lump in it when I gave it the same love and craftsmanship I did this one」
ROSE:「Well , when you 've worked it out , put it in a big book about tarmacking , but before you do that , think back six days .」
KEL:「Six days ... ( He remembers ) . When I was laying this the first time round !」
ROSE:「What ?」
KEL:「Well , that 's when I filled in this pothole for the first time .」
ROSE ( thinking hard ):「Six days ago ... ( She 's working it out ) . Hot fresh tar ...」


KEL:「Blended to a secret council recipe .」
narration:Without another word , Rose stands and runs to the van .
KEL (  ) ( calling after her ):「Ah ... ah ! I do n't keep it in the van !」
narration:Rose wrenches open the doors .
KEL (  ) ( striding towards her ):「Ay , that 's a council van . Out .」
narration:Rose ignores him and climbs inside , picking up an axe . She laughs with glee when she finds it , hopping out of the van again .
KEL (  ):「Whoa , wait , wait , wait , you just removed a council axe from a council van . Put it back . No do n't , wait , put the axe back in the van , that 's my van , gimme the axe .」
narration:Rose swings the axe behind her , ready to bring it down hard on the road .
KEL (  ):「No ! Wait ! No !」
narration:With a shout , Rose brings the axe crashing down the road , smashing through the tarmac .
KEL (  ) ( yelling , bewildered ):「No ! You ... stop !」
narration:Rose hacks at the road again .
KEL (  ) ( outraged ):「You just took a council axe , from a council van , and now you 're digging up a council road ! I 'm reporting you to the council !」
narration:Rose scrabbles around the hole she just made , and finds the pod .
ROSE:「It went for the hottest thing in the street . Your tar !」
narration:She laughs in delight .
KEL:「What is it ? !」
ROSE:「It 's a spaceship ! Not a council spaceship , I 'm afraid .」
narration:She examines it .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe bars her bedroom door with a chair . She grabs some pencils from beneath the duvet cover , sits at her desk , pulls paper towards her and begins to draw . Her laptop is still showing the Olympics with a running commentary . Chloe begins to draw tiny faces on the paper , representing the crowds inside the Olympic stadium .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , HALLWAY
 Rose bursts in through the front door .
ROSE:「I found it !」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , SITTING ROOM
 Rose goes through to the sitting room , where Trish joins her .
ROSE (  ):「I do n't know what to do with it , but maybe the Isolus will just hop on board . ( Realises Trish is alone ) . Hang on , I told you not to leave her !」
COMMENTATOR:「My God . Er , what 's going on here ?」
narration:They turn to the TV , the crowds inside the stadium have vanished , leaving it deserted . Kel appears at the living room door .
KEL:「I do n't care if you 've got Snow White and the Seven Dwarves buried under there , you do n't go digging up ...」
ROSE ( pointing at the TV ):「Shut up and look !」


COMMENTATOR:「The crowd has vanished ! Er ... um ... they 're gone . Everyone has gone . Thousands of people have just gone . Er ... um ... right in front of my eyes . Um ... it 's impossible ! Bob , can we join you , um , in the box ? ( Silence - footage cuts to empty box ) . Bob ? Not you too , Bob ?」
ROSE:「The stadium wo n't be enough . The Isolus has four billion brothers and sisters .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe watches the laptop in her room .
COMMENTATOR:「Over eighty - thousand spectators and thirteen thousand athletes ...」
CHLOE:「Not enough .」
COMMENTATOR:「Er ... they 're gone ! All of those people . Er ... it 's a terrible , terrible turn of events ...」
narration:She stands and rushes over to her shelves , grabs an atlas and some pencils . She opens the book at a diagram of the Planet Earth , blue and green pencils at the ready .
CHLOE ( whispers ):「We wo n't be alone , Chloe Webber . We 'll have all of them . And then we 'll never feel alone . Ever again .」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , LANDING
 Rose charges up to Chloe 's bedroom door holding the axe , Trish behind her . She tries the handle , but the chair is obstructing the door .
TRISH:「Chloe ?」
ROSE ( urgently ):「Chloe , it 's Rose ! Open the door !」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 At the sound of their voices , Chloe rips her magazine cuttings off the wall , leaving a blank space . She starts to draw .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , LANDING
ROSE:「We found your ship ! We can send you home !」
TRISH:「Chloe ? !」
ROSE:「Open up ! ( To Trish )」
narration:Trish does so .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe has already drawn the outline of the planet .
CHLOE 'S DAD:「I 'm coming to hurt you ...」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , LANDING
 Rose swings the axe and brings it crashing down on the door .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 The wardrobe doors begin to rattle as Chloe 's Dad growls .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , LANDING
 Rose swings the axe again and again , splintering the wood .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe begins to draw faster , as if hurrying to finish it .
CHLOE 'S DAD (  ):「I 'm coming to hurt you ...」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , LANDING
 Having made a large enough hole in the door to fit her arm through , Rose knocks the chair out of the way and opens the door .
 INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 She and Trish rush in .
ROSE:「Chloe !」


CHLOE 'S DAD:「I 'm coming to hurt you ...」
narration:Chloe is now colouring the land in green .
CHLOE 'S DAD (  ):「I 'm coming ...」
ROSE:「I 've got ta stop her .」
narration:She starts forward but the wardrobe doors rattle particularly violently and she steps back .
CHLOE:「If you stop Chloe Webber , I will let him out . We will let him out together . I can not be alone . It 's not fair .」
narration:Rose holds the pod out to her .
ROSE:「Look , I 've got your pod .」
CHLOE:「The pod is dead .」
ROSE:「It ... it only needs heat .」
CHLOE:「It needs more than heat .」
ROSE ( desperate ):「What , then ?」
KEL ( who just joined them ):「I 'm not being funny or nothing , but that picture just moved .」
narration:Rose and Trish look where he is pointing .
KEL (  ) ( pointing at the drawing of the Doctor and the TARDIS ):「And that one !」
narration:Rose picks it up . There is now a simple sketch of the Olympic Torch next to the Doctor , and he is pointing to it .
ROSE:「She did n't draw that . He did . But it needs more than heat , Doctor .」
narration:She looks at the picture , helpless . She turns her attention to the television , which is now showing the athlete running along the road with the Torch .
COMMENTATOR:「It 's much more than a torch now , it 's a beacon . It 's a beacon of hope and fortitude and courage . And it 's a beacon of love .」
ROSE ( with realisation ):「Love .」
COMMENTATOR:「So let 's have a look from the helicopter ; there we go , the torch running ...」
ROSE:「I know how to charge up the pod .」
narration:She leaves . Chloe is still colouring in the Earth .
COMMENTATOR:「... past Dame Kelly Holmes Close .」
narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 Rose jogs down the close , there are lots of people congregated at the end , cheering as the torch bearer passes by . Rose joins them , squeezing through to the front . A policeman stops her .
POLICEMAN:「Sorry , you 'll have to watch from here .」
ROSE:「No , I 've got ta get closer ...」
POLICEMAN:「No way !」
ROSE:「I can stop this from happening !」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
CHLOE 'S DAD:「Chloe ...」
TRISH:「Chloe ...」
CHLOE 'S DAD:「I 'm coming to hurt you .」
narration:Trish addresses the shaking wardrobe , crying and out of her mind with anxiety , clutching at her head .


TRISH:「My baby ! You 're not going to hurt her again !」
CHLOE 'S DAD:「I 'm coming .」
narration:EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 As the torch bearer passes by , the pod begins to chirp .
ROSE:「You felt it , did n't you ?」
narration:She backs out of the crowd and then brings her cupped hands close to her mouth , whispering to the pod .
ROSE (  ):「Feel the love .」
narration:She throws it into the air and it is drawn to the torch . The torch bearer staggers slightly as it falls into the flames , but dismisses it . Rose jumps up and down with joy .
ROSE (  ):「Yes !」
narration:INT . WEBBERS ' HOUSE , CHLOE 'S BEDROOM
 Chloe has very nearly finished colouring in the Earth , when suddenly she stops , eyes wide .
CHLOE / ISOLUS:「I can go home . Goodbye , Chloe Webber . I love you .」
narration:Chloe 's eyes roll in her head as the tiny Isolus emerges from her mouth and zooms off through the window . As though she has just woken up , Chloe turns to Trish .
CHLOE (  ):「Mum ?」
TRISH:「I 'm here .」
CHLOE ( dropping her pencil ):「Mummy !」
narration:Chloe rushes into her mother 's arms and hugs her . Trish hugs her back , overjoyed .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 Still cheering and whooping with delight , Rose throws her arms around Kel .
KEL:「You did it ! ( Confused ) . What was it you did ?」
narration:Rose grabs him again and spins him around , giggling and bouncing up and down .
 EXT . DAME KELLY HOLMES CLOSE
 All the missing children materialise out of thin air , in the exact same spots from which they disappeared . Dale runs to his mother , hugging her .
DALE:「Mummy !」
narration:Rose smiles and watches Jane run to her mother .
JANE 'S MOTHER:「Oh , Jane !」
narration:Rose is happy to see them reunited , but is slightly distant .
ROSE ( to herself ):「Doctor ...」
narration:She watches the happy families sadly , and jumps with Maeve touches her arm .
MAEVE:「I do n't know who you are , or what you did , but thank you , darling !」
narration:She kisses Rose 's cheek . Rose laughs .
MAEVE (  ):「And thank that man for me too !」
narration:She walks away . Rose scans the street with growing anxiety .
ROSE ( voice starting to shake ):「Where is he ? He should be here .」
narration:She watches the happy children playing on the street .
ROSE (  ):「All the drawings have come to life . ( Looks up at Chloe 's bedroom window ) . That means all of them .」