narration:INT . PHOTO
 A photograph of Pete Tyler .
ROSE ( voice - over ):「Peter Alan Tyler , my dad . The most wonderful man in the world . Born 15th of September 1954 .」
narration:INT . TYLER 'S FLAT , JACKIE 'S BEDROOM
 Rose , aged about 6 , pokes her head around her mother 's bedroom door . Jackie is sitting on the bed with a photo album on her lap .
JACKIE:「Come here , Rose . Come here ...」
narration:She pats the bed beside her . Rose clambers up on the bed to sit next to her . Jackie points at a photo of Pete Tyler .
JACKIE (  ):「Who 's that ? It 's your Daddy . You were n't old enough to remember when he died . 1987 . 7th of November . Do you remember what I told you ? The day that Stuart Hoskins and Sarah Clarke got married ?」
narration:She turns the page onto a photograph of Jackie and Peter together .
JACKIE (  ):「He was always having adventures . Oh , he would have loved to have seen you now .」
narration:INT . TARDIS
 19 year old Rose is leaning against the console , and the Doctor is sitting comfortably back in one of the chairs .
ROSE:「That 's what mum always says . So , I was thinking ... could we ? Could we go and see my dad when he was still alive ?」
Doctor Who:「Where 's this come from , all of a sudden ?」


ROSE:「All right then , if we ca n't , if it goes against the laws of times or something , then never mind , we 'll just leave it .」
Doctor Who:「No , I can do anything . I 'm just more worried about you .」
ROSE:「I wanna see him .」
Doctor Who:「Your wish is my command . But be careful what you wish for .」
narration:He stands up and starts up the TARDIS engines .
 OPENING CREDITS
 INT . REGISTRY OFFICE
 The Doctor and Rose are sitting at the back of a small crowd of people witnessing the marriage of Jackie and Pete .
REGISTRAR:「I , Peter Alan Tyler , take you , Jacqueline , Angela , Suzette Prentiss ...」
PETE:「I , Peter Alan Tyler , take you , Jacqueline Suzanne ... Suzette ... Anita ...」
narration:Jackie narrows her eyes slightly . Pete looks at the Registrar for help .
JACKIE:「Oh , just carry on . It 's good enough for Lady Di .」
narration:The Doctor grins and looks down at Rose .
ROSE:「I thought he 'd be taller .」
REGISTRAR:「... to be my lawful wedded wife , to love and behold ' til death us do part .」


narration:INT . TYLER 'S FLAT , JACKIE 'S BEDROOM
 Cut back to the bedroom with Jackie and Rose as a little girl .
JACKIE ( quietly , sadly ):「He died so close to home . I was n't there . Nobody was . It was a hit and run driver . Never found out who . He was dead when the ambulance got there .」
narration:Rose looks up at her solemnly .
JACKIE (  ):「I only wish there 'd been someone there for him .」
narration:Rose looks down sadly , then back up at her mother .
 INT . TARDIS
ROSE:「I wanna be that someone . So he does n't die alone .」
Doctor Who:「November the 7th ?」
ROSE:「1987 .」
narration:The Doctor starts the engines . Rose watches them apprehensively . When they stop , she looks at the door .
 EXT . SUBURBAN STREET
 On November the 7th , 1987 , they step out of the TARDIS . It is a still , quiet sort of day . Someone is playing music .
ROSE:「That 's so weird . The day my father died ... I thought it 'd be all sort of grim and stormy , it 's just an ordinary day .」


Doctor Who:「The past is another country . 1987 's just the Isle of Wight . ( Looks down at Rose ) . Are you sure about this ?」
ROSE:「Yeah .」
narration:EXT . POWELL ESTATE
 Rose and the Doctor stand on the curb of the pavement , waiting , side by side .
ROSE:「This is it . Jordan Road . He was late . He 'd been to get a wedding present , a vase . Mum always said , that stupid vase .」
narration:She sounds as though she is trying to fight off tears . A car rounds the corner .
ROSE (  ):「He got out of his car ...」
narration:The car pulls over .
ROSE (  ):「... and crossed the road .」
narration:The car stops .
ROSE (  ):「Oh , God . This is it .」


narration:Pete , oblivious to what is in store for him , picks up the vase from the passenger 's seat . The Doctor gently takes Rose 's hand in his , intertwining their fingers . Pete gets out of his car , unaware that a car has just rounded the corner and is headed straight towards him . His eyes widen in shock . The driver throws a hand over his eyes . Rose quickly hides her head behind the Doctor 's shoulder . We see the vase fall to the floor and smash . Rose lifts her head to look at her father , who is lying on the road , twitching .
Doctor Who:「Go to him . Quick .」
narration:But Rose ca n't .
 EXT . POWELL ESTATE
 Rose and the Doctor lean against a wall . Rose has tears in her eyes . The ambulance sirens sound .
ROSE:「It 's too late now .」
narration:The Doctor looks at her .
ROSE (  ):「By the time the ambulance got there , he was dead .」
narration:Her voice falters , choked up with tears . The Doctor looks away in silence . Rose turns to him .
ROSE (  ):「He ca n't die on his own .」
narration:The Doctor looks back at her .
ROSE (  ):「Can I try again ?」


narration:Close - up on the Doctor 's eyes . He knows it would be a bad idea , but he can not deny her .
 EXT . POWELL ESTATE
 Rose and the Doctor stand out of sight around the corner , watching the first set of themselves standing on the curb .
Doctor Who:「Right . That 's the first you and me . It 's a very bad idea , two sets of us being here at the same time . Just be careful they do n't see us . Wait ' til she runs off and he follows , then go to your dad .」
narration:For the second time , Rose 's father 's car draws up .
FIRST ROSE:「Oh , God . This is it .」
narration:Pete picks up the vase from the passenger seat .
ROSE:「I ca n't do this .」
Doctor Who:「You do n't have to do anything you do n't want to , but this is the last time we can be here .」
narration:Rose stares at her father getting out of the car , breathing heavily . Then , she runs out .
Doctor Who:「Rose ! No !」


narration:The car rounds the corner . Rose runs past the first set of the Doctor and Rose , and knocks her father out of the way of the oncoming car . They tumble onto the floor . The first set of the Doctor and Rose look bewildered for a few seconds , then disappear . The Doctor looks on in horror . Rose stares at her father as he gets to his feet .
ROSE:「I did it ! I saved your life !」
PETE:「Blimey , did you see the speed of it ? Did you get his number ?」
ROSE ( staring at him ):「I really did it . Oh , my God , look at you ! You 're alive ! That car was gon na kill ya !」
PETE:「Well , give me some credit , I did see it coming . I was n't gon na walk under it , was I ?」
ROSE:「I 'm Rose .」
narration:She looks at him expectantly .
PETE:「That 's a coincidence . That 's my daughter 's name .」
ROSE ( smiling in delight ):「That 's a great name . Good choice , well done .」
narration:There is a few seconds silence as Rose smiles at him , unable to take her eyes off him , and he looks as though he does n't quite know what to say next .
PETE:「Right , I 'd better shift . I 've got a wedding to go to .」
ROSE:「Is that Sarah Clarke 's wedding ?」
PETE:「Yeah , are you going ?」
ROSE:「... Yeah .」
PETE:「You and your boyfriend need a lift ?」
narration:He gestures to the Doctor who is standing watching them darkly by the corner .
 EXT . ABOVE STREET
 A red , distorted view of the streets from above , an alien point of view .
 INT . TYLER 'S FLAT , LIVING ROOM
 Pete enters the flat , followed by Rose and the Doctor . He puts the vase down next to the door .
PETE:「There we go . Sorry about the mess . If you want a cup of tea , the kitchen 's just down there , milk 's in the fridge ... well , it would be , would n't it ? Where else would you put the milk ? Mind you , there 's always the window sill outside . I always thought if someone invented a window sill with special compartments , you know , one for milk , one for yogurt ... make a lot of money out of that .」
narration:Rose still can not tear her eyes way from him . She smiles at him in delight as he speaks . The Doctor nods politely behind her .
PETE (  ):「Sell it to students and things ... ( Ponders ) . I should write that down . Anyway , never mind that , excuse me ...」
narration:He pushes past them and disappears through a door . Rose looks around .
ROSE:「All the stuff mum kept . His stuff . She kept it all packed away in boxes in the cupboard , she used to show me when she 'd had a bit to drink .」
narration:The Doctor leans against the doorframe , saying nothing .


ROSE (  ):「Here it is . On display . Where it should be .」
narration:The Doctor still says nothing . He just watches her with his arms folded . He looks angry . Rose picks up a trophy and shows it to him .
ROSE (  ):「Third prize at the bowling ... first two got to go to Didcot .」
narration:She examines it for a few more seconds , then replaces it . Her eye is drawn by a large bottles in the corner of the room . She bends down the look at it .
ROSE (  ):「Health drinks . Tonics , mum used to call them . He made his money selling this Vitex stuff . He had all sorts of jobs . He 's so clever .」
narration:Still , the Doctor says nothing . Rose looks around and spots some plans on the table .
ROSE (  ):「Solar power . Mum said he was gon na do this . Now he can .」
narration:Rose looks at the Doctor , smiling . He does not smile back .
ROSE (  ):「Okay , look ... I 'll tell him you 're not my boyfriend .」
THE DOCTOR ( suspicious ):「When we met , I said " travel with me in space " . You said no . Then I said " time machine " .」
ROSE:「It was n't some big plan . I just saw it happening and I thought ... I can stop it .」
Doctor Who:「I did it again . I picked another stupid ape . I should 've known . It 's not about showing you the universe - it never is . It 's about the universe doing something for you .」


ROSE:「So it 's okay when you go to other times , and you save people 's lives , but not when it 's me saving my dad .」
Doctor Who:「I know what I 'm doing , you do n't . Two sets of us being there made that a vulnerable point .」
ROSE:「But he 's alive !」
Doctor Who:「My entire planet died . My whole family . Do you think it never occurred to me to go back and save them ?」
ROSE:「But it 's not like I 've changed history . Not much , I mean ... he 's never gon na be a world leader , he 's not gon na start World War Three or anything ...」
narration:The Doctor takes a few steps towards her .
Doctor Who:「Rose , there 's a man alive in the world who was n't alive before . An ordinary man , that 's the most important thing in creation . The whole world 's different because he 's alive .」
ROSE:「What , would you rather him dead ?」
THE DOCTOR ( exasperated ):「I 'm not saying that ...」
ROSE:「No , I get it ! For once , you 're not the most important man in my life .」


Doctor Who:「Let 's see how you get on without me , then , give me the key .」
narration:He holds his hand out . Rose stares at him .
Doctor Who:「The TARDIS key . If I 'm so insignificant , give it me back .」
ROSE ( gets it out of her pocket ):「All right then , I will .」
narration:She slaps it down into his hand , hard .
Doctor Who:「Well , you 've got what you wanted so that 's goodbye then .」
narration:He turns on her and walks down the hallway to the door . Rose pursues him .
ROSE ( unconvincingly ):「You do n't scare me .」
narration:She stands in front of him , between him and the door .
ROSE (  ):「I know how sad you are . You 'll be back in a minute . Or you 'll hang around outside the TARDIS waiting for me .」
narration:The Doctor looks at her for a few moments , then pushes past her , opening the door . Rose 's voice rises .
ROSE (  ):「And I 'll make you wait a long time !」
narration:She slams the door shut after him , and then leans against the wall breathing heavily . Pete pokes his head around the bedroom door .


PETE:「Boyfriend trouble ?」
narration:Rose does n't answer .
 EXT . STREET
 Still fuming , the Doctor walks back down the road . The distorted , red , aerial view watches him .
 EXT . BACK GARDEN
 The alien point of view focuses on a woman pegging out her washing .
 EXT . ROAD
 Alien point of view - an old tramp sitting propped up against a wall , drinking .
 EXT . FRONT GARDEN
 Alien point of view , a man pruning his hedges . It closes in on the man . He shouts and his sheers fall the the ground .
 EXT . BACK GARDEN
 The woman pegging out her washing screams , dropping the clothes .
 EXT . ROAD
 The tramp 's drink falls to the floor .
 INT . TYLER 'S FLAT , LIVING ROOM
 At the flat , Rose is picking up peanuts that are strewn over the coffee table , and putting them back ion a plate . Pete enters , dressed in a suit .
PETE:「Excuse me , do you mind ? What 're you tidying up for ?」
narration:Rose stops .
ROSE:「Sorry ... force of habit .」
PETE:「Listen , do n't worry about him . Couples have rows all the time .」
ROSE ( sitting down ):「We 're not a couple . Why does everyone think we 're a couple ? ( Sighs ) . I think he left me .」
PETE:「What , a pretty girl like you ? If I was going out with you ...」
ROSE:「Stop ! Right there !」
PETE:「I was just saying ...」
ROSE:「I know what you 're saying , and we 're not going there . At no point are we going anywhere near there . You are n't even aware that there exists .」
narration:Pete looks as though he is finding this hard to follow .
ROSE (  ):「I do n't even want to think about there , and believe me , neither do you . there ... for you ... is like ... pfft , it 's like the Bermuda Triangle .」
PETE:「Blimey , you know how to flatter a bloke .」
ROSE ( jumps to her feet , grabs her jacket , offers her arm to Pete ):「Right , are we off ?」
PETE ( gesturing her proffered arm ):「So , that would n't be a mixed signal at all .」
ROSE:「Absolutely not .」
narration:Pete sighs and takes her arm resignedly . They walk to the door .
PETE:「I 'll take you back to the loony bin where you belong . Still , I 'm sure I 've met you somewhere before ...」
narration:They leave the flat .
 INT . CHURCH
 The groom , Stuart , and his father Sonny , stand at the altar waiting for the bride . Stuart looks behind him nervously .
STUART:「It 's weird .」
SONNY:「What ?」


STUART ( worried ):「There 's so many people missing . Uncle Steven , Auntie Lyn ... all the Baxter 's . Where are they ? ( Checks his watch ) . You do n't think something 's gone wrong ?」
SONNY:「Maybe it 's a Godsend . Gives you time to think . You do n't have to go through with it , not these days . Live in sin for a bit .」
STUART:「Dad ...」
SONNY:「In ten years time you 'll turn round and say , " if only I could turn the clock back " . ( Looks at the stain - glass window , then back at Stuart ) . Is it me or did it just get cold ?」
narration:Stuart looks at him .
 EXT . SUBURBAN STREET
 The Doctor rounds a corner to the road where the TARDIS is parked . A bird caws . He still looks angry . The red , distorted vision looks down on the area from overhead , watching the Doctor approach the TARDIS . The Doctor takes the key out of his pocket and then looks up at the sky through the bare branches of a tree , as if he can sense something is wrong . He opens the doors of the TARDIS only to find the inside of his ship has disappeared . It is just an ordinary police - box . He steps inside and feels around the walls frantically , , then stops .
Doctor Who:「Rose !」


narration:He runs back in the direction from which he came .
 INT . CAR
 Pete is driving his car with Rose in the passenger seat .
PETE:「I met this bloke at the Horse 's , and he 's cutting me in on copyright .」
ROSE:「But I thought you were a proper businessman and that ...」
PETE:「I wish ! Ah , I do a bit of this , a bit of that , a straight bloke .」
ROSE:「Right ... so I must 've heard wrong . So really you 're a bit of a ... a Del Boy ?」
PETE:「Oh , shoot me down in flames . You 're not related to my wife by any chance , are you ?」
narration:Rose puts her hand over her mouth .
ROSE:「Oh , my God ... she 's gon na be at the wedding .」
PETE:「What , Jackie ? Do you know her ?」
ROSE ( after a pause ):「Sort of .」
PETE:「What 's she told you about me , then ?」
ROSE ( smling ):「She said she 'd picked the most fantastic man in the world .」
PETE:「Must be a different Jackie , then . She 'd never say that .」
narration:After a few seconds silence , the radio springs into life , playing rap . Pete sounds irritated .
PETE:「This stuff goes right over my head .」
ROSE ( confused ):「That 's not out yet .」
PETE ( grimacing ):「It 's a good job and all .」
ROSE ( reaching for her mobile ):「I 'm just gon na check my messages .」
PETE:「How d'ya mean , messages ? ( Looks at mobile ) . Is that a phone ?」
ROSE:「Yeah ...」
narration:She holds the mobile to her ear .
VOICE:「Watson , come here , we need you . Watson , come here , we need you .」
narration:Rose furrows her brow in confusion and glances at her father , who also looks puzzled .
VOICE (  ):「Watson , come here , we need you .」
narration:Pete looks in the mirror at the car behind . It is the car that should have killed him earlier . It gets closer , then rounds a corner and vanishes . The driver throws a hand over his eyes before it does so .
 EXT . CHURCH
 The wedding guests are milling around outside the church . Sonny comes out of the church talking on his massive mobile phone .
SONNY:「Half the guests have n't turned up . You 're better off not being here , it 's a disaster in the making .」
narration:Some guests enter the church .
SONNY (  ):「No , in this case , ' knocked her up ' IS a phrase I 'd use .」
VOICE ( on phone ):「Watson , come here , we need you .」
SONNY:「Hello ? Who is this ?」
narration:He looks at the phone .
VOICE:「Watson , come here , we ne ...」


narration:He hangs up . A car with ribbons covering the bonnet draws up outside the church . Stuart comes out of the church and addresses his father .
STUART:「Dad , get inside ! We ca n't see the bride before the wedding , it 's bad luck !」
SONNY:「Bad luck when you met her . I tell you - this day is cursed .」
narration:Stuart goes back inside , holding a hand to his dad 's face to block him out . Sonny pursues him . The car stops , and out steps Sarah Clarke in a wedding dress .
BEV ( delighted ):「Now , that 's what I call a meringue .」
SUZIE:「Listen , do what Stan said and go round the block , 'cos there 's people missing .」
SARAH ( adjusts train ):「How do you mean , missing ?」
BEV:「There 's no Dave , no Sunita , no B ...」
SUZIE:「There 's no one from the Lamb and Flag ...」
SARAH:「Oh , my train 's detached again , I knew I should 've used velcro ...」
narration:Jackie steps out of the car .
JACKIE:「I 'm here , stop your belly - aching . Take Rose a sec , will ya ?」
narration:She hands the woman a carry - tot , with Rose aged about 6 months inside .
BEV:「Oh , in't she pretty ?」
JACKIE:「She 's a little madam , that 's what she is .」
narration:She makes her way to the church gate with Bev , who is carrying Rose .
JACKIE (  ):「Oh , I need more hands . Where 's her useless article of a dad got to ?」
narration:Pete and 19 year old Rose round the corner in Pete 's car . Suddenly , the car that should have killed Pete comes out of thin air and heads straight towards them .
 INT . CAR
ROSE:「Dad !」
narration:Pete swerves to avoid the car , beeping the horn . The car speeds off down the road . Pete turns around in his seat to look at it , whilst Rose sits looking straight ahead of her , shaken .
PETE:「It 's that car ! The same one as before !」
narration:EXT . CHURCH
 They both get out of the car , Pete looking around .
PETE:「It was right in front of us , where 's it gone ? ( Catches Rose 's eye ) . You called me " dad " , what did you say that for ?」
JACKIE ( appearing with the carry - tot ):「Oh , wonderful . Here he is , the accident waiting to happen .」
narration:Rose stares at her .
JACKIE (  ):「You 'd be late for your own funeral and it nearly was !」
PETE:「No damage done .」
JACKIE ( glancing disdainfully at Rose ):「And who 's this ?」
narration:Rose simply stares at her .


JACKIE (  ):「What 're you looking at with your mouth open ?」
ROSE:「Your hair .」
JACKIE:「What ? !」
ROSE:「I 've never seen it like ...」
narration:Jackie stares at her , looking both confused and insulted .
ROSE (  ):「I mean ... it 's lovely , your hair 's lovely .」
narration:Rose spots the baby , herself , in the carry - tot and takes a few small steps towards it , eyes wide .
ROSE (  ):「And that baby you 're holding ...」
narration:Jackie , glancing at Pete , holds the baby to her protectively , completely nonplussed .
ROSE:「That would be ... your baby ...」
JACKIE (  ) ( to Pete ):「Another one of yours , is she ?」
PETE:「She saved my life !」
JACKIE:「Oh , that 's a new one ! What was it last time ?」
PETE:「I did n't even know her . She was a cloakroom attendant . I was helping her look for my ticket . There were three duffel coats all the same , somehow the rack collapsed . We were under all this stuff .」
ROSE:「Were you playing around ? !」
JACKIE:「What 's it got to do with you what he gets up to ?」
ROSE ( voice rising ):「What does he get up to ?」
JACKIE:「You 'd know .」
PETE:「Oh , 'cos I 'm that stupid . I play around and then bring her home to meet the missus . You silly cow ...」
JACKIE:「But you are that stupid .」
PETE:「Can we keep this stuff back home ? Just for now ?」
JACKIE:「What , with the rest of the rubbish ?」
narration:Rose looks upset .
JACKIE (  ):「You bring home cut - priced detergents , tonic water , Betamax tape and none of it works , I 'm drowning in your rubbish . ( To Rose )」
PETE ( talking over her ):「Jackie , I 'm making a living , it keeps us fed , do n't it ?」
ROSE:「Stop it !」
narration:They both stop talking . Rose is distressed .
ROSE (  ):「You 're not like this .. you love each other .」
JACKIE:「Oh , Pete . You never used to like them mental . Or I dunno , maybe you did .」
PETE ( talking over her ):「Jackie , wait , just listen ...」
JACKIE ( talking over him ):「If you 're not careful , there 'll be a wedding and a divorce on the same day .」
narration:She walks away , carrying baby Rose , who has started crying .
PETE ( to Rose ):「Right , wait here . Give us a couple of minutes with the missus .」
narration:He begins to walk away , then turns back again , taking the vase out of her hands and giving her the car keys .


PETE (  ):「Tell you what , straighten the car up . Stick her round the corner or something . Do n't cause anymore trouble ...」
narration:He walks off , leaving Rose standing by the car with tears in her eyes .
 INT . PLAYGROUND
 Children play in a small playground with their parents . The red vision passes over them , zooming in on each of them in turn . A little boy on a swing , Mickey , as a child , watches them disappear one by one .
MICKEY:「Jeff ... !」
narration:The other children and their parents disappear , until finally the person pushing him on the swing also disappears . Scared , he hops off the swing and runs out of the gates of the now deserted playground .
 EXT . CHURCH
 Rose watches her mum and dad talk to each other from a distance .
JACKIE ( calmer than before , but sad ):「I 'm not listening . It 's just the duffel coats all over again .」
PETE:「Jackie , sometimes a duffel coat is just a duffel coat . Things will get better soon , I promise .」
narration:He puts his hand on her shoulder .
JACKIE:「I 've had enough of all your daft schemes . I never know where the next meal 's coming from .」
PETE ( pleading ):「I 'll get it right , love . I promise , one day soon I 'll get it right . Come on ...」
narration:Rose smiles softly as she watches them . At that moment , Mickey as a littlie boy runs around the corner .
MICKEY:「Monsters ! Coming to eat us !」
SUZIE:「What sort of monsters , sweetheart ? Is it aliens ?」
narration:She and her friends laugh . Mickey runs into the church . Rose watches him , taking him more seriously . Behind her , the Doctor runs around the corner .
Doctor Who:「Rose !」


narration:Upon hearing his voice , Rose smiles in a satisfied sort of way , and turns around .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Get in the church !」
narration:Hearing the urgency in his voice , Rose 's smile fades . The Doctor looks to her left , Rose follows his gaze and before her eyes , a reaper appears , bearing down on her . She screams . The Doctor knocks her out of the way just in time , and they both fall to the ground . They scramble quickly to their feet .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Get in the church !」
narration:The crowd outside the church try to run for the door , but they stop when another reaper appears before them .
SUZIE:「Oh , my God . What are they ?」
narration:The guests in the church come out to see what the commotion is . Some of them scream .
Doctor Who:「Inside !」
narration:The reaper bears down on them . The people who have just come out of the church try to come out of the door .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Stay in there !」


narration:Stuart stops trying to get away . However , his father does not listen and tries to run for it . The reaper swoops down on him , covering his body with its wings . Sarah , horrified , tries to run into the church . The reaper positions itself before her , and she screams . The reaper , however , decides to go for the priest instead . The Doctor ushers the guests before him .
Doctor Who:「In !」
narration:The Reaper swoops towards the church doors , but the Doctor manages to shut them just in time . The Reaper screams .
 INT . CHURCH
 Once inside , the guests babble in panic . The Doctor looks around at the shadows of the Reapers outside the windows .
Doctor Who:「They ca n't get in . Old windows and doors , okay . The older something is , the stronger it is . What else ?」
narration:The Reapers screech .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Go and check the other doors ! Move !」
narration:He runs and pushes against a wooden door in the side of the church . Jackie runs after him .
JACKIE:「What 's happening ? What are they ? ( Grabs his arm ) . What are they ?」
Doctor Who:「There 's been an accident in time , a wound in time . They 're like bacteria , taking advantage .」


JACKIE:「What do you mean , time ? What 're you jabbering on about , time ?」
THE DOCTOR ( irritated ):「Oh , I might 've known you 'd argue . Jackie , I 'm sick of you complaining ...」
JACKIE ( cuts across him ):「How d'you know my name ?」
THE DOCTOR ( talking over her ):「I have n't got time for this ...」
JACKIE ( talking over him ):「I 've never met you in my life !」
Doctor Who:「No , and you never will unless I sort this out . Now , if you do n't mind , I 've waited a long time to say this , Jackie Tyler , do as I say . Go , and , check , the , doors .」
narration:He points in the direction of the doors , his voice loud and commanding . Jackie stares at him .
JACKIE:「Yes , sir .」
narration:The Doctor grins , pleased with himself , as Jackie walks away and Stuart approaches him .
THE DOCTOR ( to Stuart ):「I should 've done that ages ago .」
STUART:「My dad was out there .」
THE DOCTOR ( not unkindly ):「You can mourn him later , right now we 've got to concentrate on keeping ourselves alive .」


STUART:「My dad had ...」
Doctor Who:「There 's nothing I can do for him .」
STUART:「No . But he had this phone thing . I ca n't get it to work . I keep getting this voice ...」
narration:The Doctor dials a number and holds the phone to his ear .
VOICE:「Watson , come here , we need you . Watson , come here , we need you .」
narration:The Doctor raises his eyebrows in surprise .
Doctor Who:「That 's the very first phone - call , Alexander Graham Bell . ( Gives the phone back ) . I do n't think the telephone 's gon na be much use .」
narration:He makes to run off again to check another door .
STUART ( calls after him ):「But someone must call the police !」
Doctor Who:「Police ca n't help you now . No - one can .」
narration:Rose watches him , along with the other guests .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Nothing in this Universe can harm those things . Time 's been damaged and they 've come to sterilise the wound . ( To Rose , looking her in the eyes )」
ROSE ( shakily ):「Is this because ...」
narration:The Doctor looks down at her . He does not look angry .


ROSE (  ):「Is this my fault ?」
narration:No answer , only a look . Yes . He walks past her . Pete looks from one to the other , brow furrowed , then back down at baby Rose in her carry - tot .
 EXT . STREET
 Outside , the street is deserted apart from a couple of people running for their lives down the road . The Reapers swoop down upon them . A bicycle , a pram and a child 's shoe lie discarded on the ground . The wheel of the bicycle is still spinning .
 [SCENE_BREAK]
 INT . CHURCH ANTEROOM
 The Doctor enters . Pete is checking a door is secure . The Doctor looks out of the window . Pete joins him .
PETE ( urgently ):「There 's smoke coming up from the city but no sirens . I , I do n't think it 's just us , I think these things are all over the place . Maybe the whole world .」
narration:The Doctor does not seem to be listening . He is staring in dismay out of the window . The car that should have killed Pete appears out of thin air , tyres screeching . It rounds the corner and the terrified driver throws a hand over his face as it disappears again . It happens repeatedly . Pete glances out of the window .
PETE:「Was that a car ?」
THE DOCTOR ( after a pause ):「It 's not important . Do n't worry about it .」
narration:He leaves . Pete stares out of the window .
 INT . CHURCH
 The Reapers clamber against the large stained - glass window , trying to get into the church . Rose sits alone near the altar , looking as though she has been crying , when Pete comes in through a side door with his hands in his pockets to talk to her .
PETE:「This mate of yours ... what do you mean , this is your fault ?」
ROSE ( teary ):「Dunno ... just ... everything .」
PETE:「I gave you my car keys .」
narration:Rose gazes at him , eyes red .
PETE (  ):「You do n't give your keys to a complete stranger .」
narration:Still , Rose watches him as he works it out .
PETE (  ):「It 's ... it 's like I trusted you . Moment I met you , I just did . A wound in time ...」
narration:Rose chews her lip .
PETE (  ):「You called me Dad . I can see it ... my eyes ... Jackie 's attitude ... you sound like her when you shout ...」
narration:He reaches out and touches her face tentatively . Rose closes her eyes . He drops his hand , but Rose takes it in hers and hold it back to her face .
PETE (  ):「You are . You are .... you 're my Rose . You 're my Rose grown up .」
narration:He throws his arms around her . Losing all remaining control , Rose 's tears start to flow again .
ROSE:「Dad ... my Dad . My Daddy ...」


narration:They embrace .
 EXT . CHURCH
 A Reaper head - butts a door , trying to get in .
 INT . CHURCH
 The Doctor crashes around in the main church , checking all possible exits . He is approached by Stuart and Sarah .
STUART:「Excuse me ! Mr ...」
THE DOCTOR ( not looking at him ):「Doctor .」
STUART:「You seem to know what 's going on .」
THE DOCTOR ( checking the lock ):「I give that impression , yeah .」
STUART:「I just wanted to ask ...」
SARAH ( cuts across him ):「Can you save us ?」
narration:These words seem to finally grab the Doctor 's attention . He turns to look at her , and turns his sonic screwdriver off . He walks towards them , observing them both .
Doctor Who:「Who are you two , then ?」
STUART:「Stuart Hoskins .」
SARAH:「Sarah Clarke .」
THE DOCTOR ( nodding towards Sarah 's bump ):「And one extra . Boy or girl ? SARAH ( running her hands over her bump )」
Doctor Who:「How did all this get started ?」
narration:Sarah glances at Stuart .
STUART:「Outside the Big Box Club . Two in the morning .」


SARAH:「Street corner . I 'd lost my purse . Did n't have money for a taxi .」
STUART:「I took her home .」
Doctor Who:「Then what ? Asked her for a date ?」
SARAH:「Wrote his number on the back of my hand .」
STUART ( smiling ):「Never got rid of her since . My dad said ...」
narration:He falters . Sarah 's lip trembles . The Reapers screech outside .
SARAH ( tearful ):「I do n't know what this is all about . And I know we 're not important ...」
THE DOCTOR ( genuinely shocked ):「Who said you 're not important ?」
narration:Sarah looks back at him , tears in her eyes .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「I 've travelled to all sorts of places . Done things you could n't even imagine , but ... you two ... street corner . Two in the morning . Getting a taxi home . I 've never had a life like that . Yes . ( Smiles ) . I 'll try and save you .」
narration:Sarah smiles back at him through her tears .
 INT . CHURCH ANTEROOM
 Rose sits in a side room with her dad . She sniffs , still a little tearful .


PETE ( still trying to get his head around all this ):「I 'm a dad . I mean , I 'm already a dad , but ... Rose grows up , and she 's you . That 's wonderful . I suppose I thought that you 'd be a bit , useless , what , with my useless genes and all , but ...」
narration:Rose laughs slightly . Pete is fascinated by her .
PETE (  ):「How did you get here ?」
ROSE:「Do you really wanna know ?」
PETE:「Yeah !」
ROSE:「A time machine .」
PETE ( after a stunned pause ):「Time machine .」
ROSE ( smiling ):「Cross my heart .」
PETE ( also smiling ):「What , do they all have time machines where you come from ?」
ROSE:「Nah , just the Doctor .」
PETE:「Did you know these things were coming ?」
ROSE:「No .」
PETE ( incredulous ):「God , I dunno , my head 's spinning .」
narration:Rose looks down .
PETE (  ):「What 's the future like ?」
ROSE:「It 's not so different .」
PETE:「What am I like ? Have I gone grey ?」
narration:He laughs . Rose does not answer , she just watches him . Pete 's smile fades slightly .
PETE (  ):「Have I gone bald ? Do n't tell me I 've gone bald .」
narration:Rose still does not answer . Pete clears his throat , clearly wrong - footed .
PETE (  ):「So , if this mate of yours is n't your boyfriend , and I have to say , I 'm glad because being your dad and all , I think he 's a bit old for you ...」
narration:Rose laughs .
PETE (  ):「Have you got a bloke ?」
ROSE:「No , I did have ...」
narration:There are running footsteps and Jackie 's voice rings out in the background .
JACKIE:「Mickey !」
narration:Mickey runs up to Rose and throws his arms around her legs , eyes tight shut .
PETE:「Do you know him ?」
ROSE:「I just did n't recognise him in a suit ... you 'll have to let go of me , sweetheart ...」
narration:Mickey returns to Jackie , who has now joined them .
ROSE (  ) ( under her breath , to herself ):「I 'm always saying that ... JACKIE ( putting her arms around his shoulders )」
PETE:「Me and Rose were just talking ...」
JACKIE:「Oh , yeah ? Talking ? While the world comes to an end , what do you do ? Cling to the youngest blonde .」
narration:Rose looks upset but does not speak .
JACKIE (  ):「Come on , Mick .」
narration:She takes his hand and leads him away . Pete makes to follow , but Rose grabs his arm to stop him .
ROSE:「You ca n't tell her .」
PETE:「Why ?」


ROSE:「I mean ... I really do n't want you to tell her .」
PETE:「What , do you do n't want people to know ?」
ROSE:「Where I come from , Jackie does n't know how to work the timer on the video recorder .」
PETE ( grinning ):「I showed her that last week .」
narration:Rose nods . He stops grinning .
PETE (  ):「Point taken .」
narration:EXT . CHURCH
 The Reapers slam themselves against the walls and windows of the church , screeching .
 INT . CHURCH
 The Doctor is talking to baby Rose in her carry - tot .
Doctor Who:「Now , Rose ... you 're not gon na bring about the end of the world , are you ? ( Sternly ) . Are you ?」
narration:Baby Rose stares innocently up at him . 19 year old Rose joins them . The Doctor glances at her .
Doctor Who:「Jackie gave her to me to look after . How times change .」
ROSE ( tearful , but trying to make light - hearted conversation ):「I 'd better be careful . I think I just imprinted myself on Mickey like a mother chicken .」
narration:She reaches out to the baby . The Doctor grabs her hand quickly and pushes it back .


Doctor Who:「No . Do n't touch the baby .」
narration:The Reapers outside distract Rose for a moment , as they screech particularly loudly .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「You 're both the same person and that 's a paradox , and we do n't want a paradox happening . Not with these things outside . Anything new , any disturbance in time makes them stronger . The paradox might let them in .」
ROSE:「Ca n't do anything right , can I ?」
THE DOCTOR ( as though speaking to a dimwit ):「Since you ask , no . So , do n't ... touch ... the ... baby .」
ROSE ( eyes narrowed ):「I 'm ... not ... stupid .」
Doctor Who:「You could 've fooled me .」
narration:Rose looks away , stung . The Doctor repents slightly .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「All right . I 'm sorry .」
narration:Rose looks back at him .
THE DOCTOR (  ) ( softer now ):「I was n't really gon na leave you on your own .」
ROSE:「I know .」
Doctor Who:「But between you and me , I have n't got a plan . No idea .」
narration:Rose looks at him intently .
Doctor Who:「No way out .」


ROSE ( quietly ):「You 'll think of something .」
Doctor Who:「The entire Earth is being sterilised . This , and other place like it , are all that 's left of the human race . We might hold out for a while , but nothing can stop those creatures . ( Looks at the shadows circling the church ) . They 'll get through in the end . The walls are n't that old . And there 's nothing I can do to stop them . There used to be laws stopping this kind of thing from happening , my people would have stopped this . But they 're all gone . And now I 'm going the same way .」
ROSE:「If I 'd realised ...」
narration:He looks at her . She meets his eyes .
Doctor Who:「Just ... tell me you 're sorry .」
narration:Rose 's gaze does not falter .
ROSE ( sincerely ):「I am . I 'm sorry .」
narration:The Doctor reaches out to her , cupping a hand around her face . Then , he grins and pulls her in for a hug . She returns the embrace with equal vigour . After a few moments , Rose pulls away , feeling inside the Doctor 's jacket pocket .
ROSE (  ):「Have you got something hot ?」


narration:There is a sizzling sound as she takes the TARDIS key out of the Doctor 's pocket . She gasps and drops it . They both look at it - it is glowing brightly .
Doctor Who:「It 's the TARDIS key ! ( Takes off his jacket , uses it to pick up the hot key ) . It 's telling me it 's still connected to the TARDIS !」
narration:INT . CHURCH
 The Doctor is addressing the remaining guests who are gathered on the chairs , listening to him .
THE DOCTOR ( showing them the key ):「The inside of my ship was thrown out of a wound but we can use this to bring it back . And once I 've got my ship back , then I can mend everything . Now , I just need a bit of power . Has anybody got a battery ?」
narration:Stuart notices his father 's phone on the chair in front of him . He jumps up and shows the Doctor .
STUART:「This one big enough ?」
THE DOCTOR ( hurrying to him ):「Fantastic .」
STUART:「Good old dad . ( Gives the phone to the Doctor ) . There you go .」
Doctor Who:「Just need to do a bit of charging up ... ( Presses his sonic screwdriver to the battery ) . And then we can bring everyone back .」


narration:He glances around the church as he charges the battery up . Jackie looks warily round at the doors , which are shaking as the Reaper throws its weight against it .
 EXT . CHURCH
 There are now three Reapers circling the church and screeching .
 INT . CHURCH
 Rose and Pete sit down near the back of the church .
PETE:「You , um ... you never said why you came here in the first place . If I had a time machine , I would n't have thought 1987 was anything special . Not round here , anyway .」
ROSE:「We just ended up here .」
PETE:「Lucky for me , eh ? If you had n't been there to save me ...」
ROSE ( quickly ):「That was just a co - incidence . That was just ... Really good luck . It 's amazing ...」
narration:Pete looks as though he does not quite believe this . There is a slight pause .
PETE:「So , in the future , are me and her indoors still together ?」
narration:Rose looks at him .
ROSE:「Yeah .」
PETE:「Are you still living with us ?」
ROSE:「Yep !」
narration:Pete nods and smiles . He looks at her intensely for a few moments and then asks her a question , sounding like he has been wanting to ask this for quite a while .
PETE:「Am I a good dad ?」
narration:Rose can not find it in her heart to tell him the truth .
ROSE:「You ... you told me a bedtime story every night when I was small . You were always there ... you never missed one .」
narration:She smiles at him , giving every appearance of reminiscing on happier times .
ROSE (  ):「And um ... you took us for picnics in the country every Saturday . You never let us down . You were there for us all the time .」
narration:Pete listens intently .
 ROSE

 Someone I could really rely on .
 They are both silent for a few moments .
PETE:「That 's not me .」
narration:Rose stops smiling . She looks to the front of the church , where they TARDIS finally starts to materialise , the key in her lock . The Doctor puts his jacket back on , grinning . He runs back up the steps to the pulpit to address the guests .
Doctor Who:「Right , no - one touches that key . Have you got that ? Do n't touch it . Anyone touches that key , it 'll be , well , zap . Just leave it be and everything will be fine . We 'll get out of here . All of us . Stuart , Sarah , you 're gon na get married , just like I said .」


narration:He grins encouragingly at them .
 EXT . CHURCH
 Outside , the car screeches around the corner and disappears yet again .
 INT . CHURCH
 The TARDIS is materialising slowly but surely . Everyone is sitting waiting for it to appear fully . The Doctor and Rose sit side by side at the back of the church , Pete on a seat behind them . Jackie casts them a contemptuous glance over her shoulder .
ROSE ( to the Doctor ):「When time gets sorted out ...」
Doctor Who:「Everybody here forgets what happened . And do n't worry , the thing that you changed will stay changed .」
PETE:「You mean I 'll still be alive .」
narration:Rose turns around in her chair to face him .
PETE (  ):「Though I 'm meant to be dead .」
narration:Rose just looks at him without speaking . Pete nods .
PETE (  ):「That 's why I have n't done anything with my life . Why I did n't mean anything .」
Doctor Who:「It does n't work like that .」
PETE:「Rubbish . I 'm so useless I could n't even die properly . Now it 's my fault all of this has happened .」
ROSE ( reaching over suddenly and putting a hand on his arm ):「This is my fault .」


PETE:「No , love . I 'm your dad . It 's my job for it to be my fault .」
JACKIE ( appearing next to them ):「Her dad ? How are you her dad ? How old were you , twelve ?」
narration:The Doctor rolls his eyes and distances himself .
JACKIE:「Oh , that 's disgusting」
PETE ( standing ):「Jacks , listen . This is Rose .」
JACKIE ( angry and upset but keeping her voice low ):「Rose ? How sick is that ? You give my daughter a second hand name ? How many are there ? Do you call them all Rose ?」
PETE:「Oh , for God 's sake , look ! It 's the same Rose !」
narration:He takes baby Rose from Jackie 's arms and places her into Rose 's . The Doctor starts , but too late .
Doctor Who:「Rose ! No !」
narration:Too late , he pulls baby Rose from Rose 's arms . A Reaper appears in the middle of the church . The guests scream and leap to their feet .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Everyone ! Behind me !」
narration:Everyone gathers behind the Doctor . The Reaper chirps menacingly and spreads its wings . The Doctor addresses the Reaper .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「I 'm the oldest thing in here .」


narration:The Reaper bears down upon him .
ROSE ( terrified ):「Doctor !」
narration:She watches , horrified , as the Reaper consumes the Doctor . The other guests scream . The Reaper swoops around the church and then collides with the semi - transparent TARDIS , and disappears , TARDIS and all . The key falls to the floor , no longer glowing . There is silence for a few seconds , then Rose runs down the isle and picks up the key . She sounds numb with shock .
ROSE (  ):「Cold . He 's cold .」
narration:Pete approaches her cautiously from behind , all the while looking nervously around the church .
ROSE (  ):「Oh , my God , he 's dead .」
narration:Pete reaches out to her , but she shakes him off .
ROSE (  ):「It 's all my fault ... all of you ... both of you ...」
narration:Her voice begins to crack as the impact of what has happened hits her . Pete takes her into his arms .
ROSE (  ):「... the whole world ...」
narration:The light in the church dims as though a cloud has passed over the sun . Jackie holds baby Rose closer to her , and the guests look around , scared .
BEV:「This is it . There 's nothing we can do . It 's the end .」
narration:EXT . CHURCH
 A Reaper attaches itself to the side of the church , and starts to scrap the stone away with its wings .
 INT . CHURCH ANTEROOM
 Pete looks out of the window in the side room with the view of the car that is stuck in a loop . As he watches this happen twice with his brow furrowed , it seems as though a revelation comes to him . He breathes heavily , shaking slightly .
 INT . CHURCH
 Rose is sitting on her own in the dark church . She is silent and grief stricken . Pete approaches her , carrying his jacket .
PETE:「The Doctor really cared about you ...」
narration:Rose looks up at him .
PETE (  ):「He did n't want you to go through it again if there was another way . Now there is n't .」
ROSE ( standing ):「What 're you talking about ?」
PETE ( putting his jacket on ):「The car that should 've killed me , love . It 's here . The Doctor worked it out way back , but he , er , he tried to protect me .」
narration:Rose just looks at him , eyes filling with tears .
PETE (  ):「Still , he 's not in charge anymore . I am .」
ROSE ( voice cracking ):「But you ca n't ...」
narration:Pete reaches out and strokes Rose 's face .
PETE:「Who am I , love ?」
ROSE:「My Daddy .」
narration:Jackie approaches them . She looks at Rose , eyes wide .
PETE:「Jackie ... look at her . She 's ours .」
narration:Jackie looks at Rose , the truth dawning upon her . Rose looks back , tearful .
JACKIE:「Oh , God ...」


narration:Jackie throws her arms around Rose , eyes shut tightly . When she lets go , she looks at Pete .
PETE:「I 'm meant to be dead , Jackie . You 're gon na get rid of me at last .」
JACKIE ( holding back her tears ):「Do n't say that .」
PETE ( gently ):「For once in your life , trust me . It 's got be done . You 've got to survive , because you 've got to bring up our daughter .」
narration:He gestures to Rose , then pulls Jackie in for a last kiss . He turns to Rose .
PETE (  ):「I never read you those bedtime stories . I never took you on those picnics . I was never there for you .」
ROSE ( crying ):「You would 've been .」
PETE:「But I can do this for you . I can be a proper dad to you now .」
ROSE:「But it 's not fair .」
PETE ( smiling ):「I 've had all these extra hours . No - one else in the world has ever had that . And on top of that ... I get to see you . ( He takes her face in his hand ) . And you 're beautiful .」
narration:Rose sobs silently .
PETE (  ):「How lucky am I , eh ? So , come on ... do as your dad says .」
narration:Slowly , tears still flowing , and without looking at him , Rose hands him the vase .
PETE (  ):「Are you going to be there for me , love ?」
narration:Rose nods . Pete puts a hand on her shoulder and looks into her eyes .
PETE (  ):「Thanks for saving me .」
narration:He pulls his wife and his daughter into a tight embrace . Rose screws up her eyes .
 EXT . CHURCH
 The Reapers are still clamouring outside the church when Pete runs out of the doors , holding the vase . He stops just outside the gate and looks up at one of the Reapers - it begins to bear down upon him . He turns to see the car appear from thin air around the corner and runs straight out in front of it , screwing up his eyes before the impact .
PETE:「Goodbye , love ...」
narration:The driver throws a hand over his eyes as the car knocks Pete over . The vase crashes to the ground and breaks . The Reapers disappear one by one . Rose stands outside the church doors , her head down and her eyes closed , taking deep breathes in the slight breeze . The Doctor comes up behind her , and looks down at her for a few moments before placing a hand on her shoulder . She turns to look at him .
Doctor Who:「Go to him . Quick .」


narration:EXT . SPACE
 The TARDIS hurtles through space .
 INT . TARDIS
ROSE:「What 's the emergency ?」
Doctor Who:「It 's mauve .」
narration:Rose and the Doctor rush around the console , as the TARDIS shudders and shakes .
ROSE:「Mauve ?」
Doctor Who:「The universally recognized colour for danger .」
ROSE:「What happened to red ?」
Doctor Who:「That 's just humans . By everyone else 's standards , red 's camp . Oh , the misunderstandings . All those red alerts , all that dancing .」
narration:He gestures to the object they are following through the Time Vortex on the monitor .
Doctor Who:「It 's got a very basic flight computer - I 've hacked in , slaved the TARDIS . Where it goes , we go .」
ROSE:「And how safe is it ?」
Doctor Who:「Totally .」
narration:Part of the console explodes .
 THE DOCTOR

 Okay , reasonably . Should have said reasonably there .
 EXT . TIME VORTEX
 The object hurtles through the Vortex .
 INT . TARDIS
Doctor Who:「Oh , no , no , no , no , no ! It 's jumping time tracks , getting away from us .」


ROSE:「What exactly is this thing ?」
Doctor Who:「No idea .」
ROSE:「And why are we chasing it ?」
Doctor Who:「It 's mauve and dangerous . And about 30 seconds from the centre of London .」
narration:EXT . SPACE
 The object hurtles towards Earth , with the TARDIS in hot pursuit .
 OPENING CREDITS
 EXT . LONDON ALLEYWAY
 The TARDIS materializes behind some bleak looking houses in London . Rose exits , followed by the Doctor .
Doctor Who:「Do you know how long we can knock around space without having to bump into Earth ?」
ROSE:「Five days ? Or is that just when we 're out of milk ?」
Doctor Who:「Of all the species in all the universe and it has to come out of a cow .」
narration:There is a sudden distorted view of something over head as though something is watching them . They walk away from the TARDIS .
Doctor Who:「Must have come down somewhere quite close . Within a mile , anyway . And it ca n't have been more than a few weeks ago . Maybe a month .」
ROSE:「A month ? ! We were right behind it !」


Doctor Who:「It was jumping time tracks all over the place , we 're bound to be a little bit out . Do you wanna drive ?」
ROSE:「Yeah ... how much is " a little " ?」
Doctor Who:「A bit .」
narration:The distorted vision still observes them .
ROSE:「Is that EXACTLY a bit ?」
Doctor Who:「Ish .」
ROSE:「What 's the plan , then ? Are you gon na do a scan for alien tech or something ?」
Doctor Who:「Rose , it hit the middle of London with a very loud bang . I 'm gon na ask .」
narration:He shows Rose his psychic paper .
ROSE ( reading it ):「Doctor John Smith , Ministry of Astroids .」
Doctor Who:「Psychic Paper , tells you ...」
ROSE:「Whatever you want it to tell me , I remember .」
Doctor Who:「Sorry .」
ROSE:「Not very Spock , is it ? Just asking ?」
narration:She is watching the Doctor trying to get through a door .
Doctor Who:「Door , music , people . What d'you think ?」
ROSE:「I think you should do a scan for alien tech .」
narration:The Doctor holds his sonic screwdriver to the door .


ROSE (  ):「Gimme some Spock ! For once , would it kill ya ?」
Doctor Who:「Are you sure about that t - shirt ?」
narration:Rose is wearing a garish Union Jack t - shirt . Rose looks down at it .
ROSE:「Too early to say . I 'm taking it out for a spin .」
narration:The Doctor continues trying to open the lock with his sonic screwdriver . Rose turns around as she hears an eerie voice .
THE CHILD:「Muuuu - mmy ?」
narration:Rose looks around for the source of the voice .
THE CHILD (  ):「Muuuu - mmy ?」
narration:The Doctor cracks the lock .
Doctor Who:「Come on if you 're coming . Wo n't take a minute .」
narration:He goes through the door . Rose does not follow him , but continues looking around for the child .
THE CHILD:「Muuuuumy ?」
narration:Rose finally spots the child standing on a roof - top .
ROSE ( urgently ):「Doctor ? Doctor ? There 's a kid up there !」


narration:But the Doctor is already inside . Rose runs to try and find a way onto the roof , watched by the child .
 INT . DARKENED CORRIDOR
 The Doctor , follows the sound of the voices and music and a waiter .
 INT . DRINKING DEN
 The Doctor finds himself in a crowded drinking den , full of smoke and chatter and a singer .
NIGHTCLUB SINGER:「" For nobody else gave me the thrill , when I have found I love you still , it had to be you , wonderful you ... "」
narration:EXT . LONDON ALLEYWAY
 Rose runs up to the building on top of which the child stands .
ROSE ( shouting to him ):「Are you all right up there ?」
THE CHILD:「Muuuuum - my ?」
narration:Rose runs up the steps that go up the side of the building .
 INT . DRINKING DEN
NIGHTCLUB SINGER:「" It had to be you " .」
narration:She finishes the song . The audience applaud . The Doctor joins the applause as he approaches the stage .
Doctor Who:「Excuse me ! Excuse me ! ( Into microphone ) . Could I have everybody 's attention just for a mo ? Be very quick , eh ... hello ! ( Waves cheerily ) . Eh ... might seem like a stupid question , but has anything fallen from the sky recently ?」


narration:Complete silence . The Doctor looks around expectantly . Then , the audience starts to laugh . The Doctor stares around at them all , confusedly .
 EXT . LONDON ALLEYWAY
 Rose finishes climbing the steps , but they do not go all the way to the roof - top . The child is standing precariously on the edge .
THE CHILD:「Mummy ?」
ROSE:「Okay , hold on ! Do n't move !」
narration:The child looks down at her . Suddenly , a rope swings into sight , going up the side of the building seemingly to the rooftop . Rose takes hold of it .
 INT . DRINKING DEN
 The audience is still laughing , and the Doctor is still looking around at them all .
Doctor Who:「Sorry , have I said something funny ?」
narration:The audience laughs still some more .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「It 's just , there 's this thing I need to find , would 've fallen from the sky a couple of days ago .」
narration:A siren sounds . Immediately , the people start to evacuate the room .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Would 've landed quite near here ...」
narration:The Doctor looks up at the ceiling , in the direction from which the sirens seem to be coming .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「With a very loud ...」


narration:Through the crowds of people all clamouring to leave the building , the Doctor notices a poster tacked to the wall , bearing the legend " Hitler will send no warning " .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Bang ...」
narration:He closes his eyes in despair .
 INT . LONDON ALLEYWAY
 Rose is now climbing the rope .
THE CHILD:「Mummy ...」
narration:Rose puffs and pants as she heaves her body up the rope .
THE CHILD (  ):「Balloon !」
narration:The rope comes away from the side of the building , Rose still hanging onto it . She looks up , and sees that the rope is in fact hanging down from a barrage balloon .
 EXT . SKY
 The barrage balloon drifts away , Rose high in the air .
ROSE ( terrified ):「Doctor ! Doctor ! Doctor !」
narration:She turns around and sees the German planes dropping bombs on London .
ROSE (  ):「Okay ... maybe not this t - shirt .」
narration:The planes zoom around her .
 INT . LONDON ALLEYWAY
 The Doctor emerges from the drinking den .
Doctor Who:「Rose !」
narration:He rounds a corner to where the TARDIS is parked . A cat is sitting on top a dustbin . The Doctor turns around and notices it when it meows . He picks it up .


THE DOCTOR (  ) ( to the cat ):「You know ... one day . Just one day , maybe ... I 'm gon na meet someone who gets the whole ' do n't wander off ' thing .」
narration:He shakes his head . Behind him , the TARDIS phone starts to ring . Brow furrowed , the Doctor puts the cat down , walks over to the TARDIS and opens the compartment behind which the phone is hidden . He stares at it .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「How can you be ringing ? What 's that about ? Ringing ? ( Takes his sonic screwdriver out ) . What am I supposed to do with a ringing phone ?」
narration:A girl , Nancy , has silently come up behind him .
NANCY:「Do n't answer it . It 's not for you .」
narration:The Doctor turns towards her questioningly .
Doctor Who:「And how do you know that ?」
NANCY:「'Cos I do . And I 'm tellin ' ya , do n't answer it .」
Doctor Who:「Well , if you know so much , tell me this , how can it be ringing ? ( Turns back to the phone ) . It 's not even a real phone . It 's not connected , it 's not ...」


narration:He turns back and Nancy has disappeared . The Doctor pauses , confused , then looks back at the phone . He hesitantly picks it up and holds it to his ear .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Hello ? ( Silence aside from crackling ) . This is the Doctor speaking . ( More crackling ) . How may I help you ?」
THE CHILD ( on phone ):「Mummy ?」
narration:The Doctor 's skeptical grin fades from his face .
THE CHILD:「Mummy ?」
Doctor Who:「Who is this ? Who 's speaking ?」
THE CHILD:「Are you my mummy ?」
THE DOCTOR ( forcefully ):「Who is this ?」
THE CHILD:「Mummy ?」
narration:Silence .
Doctor Who:「How did you RING here ? This is n't a real phone , it 's not wired up to anything , it 's ...」
THE CHILD:「Mummy ?」
narration:The line goes dead . The Doctor slowly replaces this phone in its cradle . He pokes his head inside the TARDIS .
Doctor Who:「Rose ? Rose , are you in there ?」


narration:There is a crashing sound from behind him . Closing the phone compartment , the Doctor runs to follow the sound . He hurries out of the alleyway , and into a street .
 EXT . GARDEN
MRS LLOYD:「The planes are coming . Ca n't you hear them ? Into the shelter . None of your nonsense , now MOVE it !」
narration:Following the sound of the voices , the Doctor stands on top of a dustbin to look over a garden wall . A fat woman is ushering a small boy into a shelter .
MRS LLOYD (  ):「Come on , come on , get in there . ( Turns ) . Arthur ! Arthur ! Will you hurry up ? Did n't you hear the sirens ?」
narration:A fat man emerges from the house .
MR LLOYD:「Middle of dinner , every night . Bloomin ' Germans . ( Yells skywards ) . Do n't you eat ?」
narration:The Doctor smiles .
MRS LLOYD:「I can hear the planes !」
MR LLYOD:「Do n't you eat ? !」
MRS LLOYD:「Oh , keep your voice down , will ya ? There 's an air raid !」
narration:She pushes him into the shelter , and follows him down there .
MRS LLOYD:「Get in ... there 's a war on .」
MR LLOYD:「I know there is ...」
narration:Once they are inside , door closed , Nancy creeps out from behind the shelter and into the back door of the house , unaware that she is being watched by the Doctor .
 INT . KITCHEN
 Nancy enters the kitchen where there is an unfinished meal on the table . Looking around , she puts her bag down and opens a cupboard . She begins to take some tins out .
 EXT . SKY
 Rose is suspended hundreds of feet above London , carried by the rope hanging down from the barrage balloon . She cries out as the planes whiz past her , holding on for dear life .
 EXT . BALCONY
 A uniformed man , Captain Jack Harkness , peers up at Rose through binoculars of an advanced technological design .
OFFICER:「Get those lights out please !」
narration:The soldiers begin to clear the room .
OFFICER (  ):「Come on , down to the shelter .」
narration:A soldier called Algy approaches Jack , who is still watching Rose through the binoculars .
ALGY:「Jack ? Are you going down to the shelter ? Only , I 've got to go off on some silly guard duty . ( Spots Rose ) . Ah ! Barrage Balloon , eh ? Must 've come loose . Happens now and then . Do n't you RAF boys use them for target practice ?」
narration:Jack zooms in on Rose 's bum .
JACK:「Excellent bottom .」
ALGY:「I say , old man . There 's a time and a place . Look , you should really be off .」
narration:Jack turns to face him .


JACK:「Sorry , old man . ( Laughs , goes inside ) . I 've got ta go and meet a girl . But you 've got an excellent bottom too .」
narration:He slaps Algy 's bottom on the way out to emphasise this point . Algy looks rather pleased .
 INT . KITCHEN
 Nancy stuffs some things she sees around the kitchen into a bag and leaves the room .
 INT . HALLWAY
 Looking into another room , she smiles and goes outside .
 EXT . STREET
 She whistles as though calling someone , and then goes back inside .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 She takes her coat off and stands next to a table where a full meal has been abandoned . Some children hurry inside .
NANCY:「Many kids out there ?」
JIM:「Eh ... yes , miss .」
narration:The two boys run to the table and make for the food .
NANCY:「Ah , still carving . Sit and wait .」
narration:The boys do as they are told .
NANCY (  ):「We 've got the whole air raid .」
narration:She carves the meat .
JIM:「Look at that . Bet it 's off the black market .」
NANCY:「That 's enough .」
narration:But she smiles .
 EXT . SKY
 The planes whizz past Rose , who is still hanging onto the rope . There is an explosion right below her , and she can not hold on for any longer . She loses her grip and falls , screaming . Suddenly , a blue beam shoots out from somewhere near Big Ben , and Jack 's voice emits from the source .
JACK:「Okay , okay , I 've got you .」
ROSE ( scared and surprised ):「Who 's got me ? Who 's got me , and you know ... how ?」
JACK:「I 'm just programming your descent pattern . Keep as still as you can and keep your hands and feet inside the light field .」
ROSE:「Descent pattern ?」
JACK:「Oh , and could you switch off your cellphone ?」
narration:Rose makes disbelieving noises .
JACK:「No , seriously , it interferes with my instrument .」
ROSE ( fumbling for her phone ):「You know , no - one ever believes that .」
narration:She turns it off .
JACK:「Thank you . That 's much better .」
ROSE ( slightly hysterical ):「Oh , yeah , that 's a real load off , that is . I 'm hanging in the sky in the middle of a German air raid with the Union Jack across my chest , but hey ! My mobile phone 's off !」
narration:Jack laughs .
JACK:「Be with you in a moment .」
narration:INT . JACK 'S COCKPIT
COMPUTER:「The mobile communication device indicates non - contemporaneous life form .」
JACK:「She 's not from around here , no .」
narration:EXT . SKY
JACK:「Ready for you . Hold tight !」
ROSE:「To what ? !」


JACK:「Fair point .」
narration:Rose zooms feet first down the tunnel of blue light , screaming .
 INT . JACK 'S COCKPIT
 The next moment , Rose is caught by Jack .
JACK:「I 've got you !」
narration:Rose coughs .
JACK:「You 're fine , you 're just fine . The tractor beam , it can scramble your head just a little .」
narration:Rose suddenly seems to notice how remarkably good - looking he is . She stares at him .
ROSE ( breathless ):「Hello .」
JACK ( raising his eyebrows and looking her up and down ):「Hello .」
ROSE ( still gazing at him ):「Hello .」
narration:Jack raises his eyebrows and nods .
ROSE (  ):「Sorry , that was hello twice there . Dull , but you know , thorough .」
JACK:「Are you all right ?」
ROSE:「Fine !」
narration:Jack sets Rose back on her feet . Rose grins at him .
ROSE (  ):「Why , are you expecting me to faint or something ?」
JACK:「Well , you do look a little dizzy ...」
ROSE:「What about you ? You 're not even focused ... Oh boll ...」
narration:Jack laughs . Rose 's eyes roll back into her head and she faints into his arms . Jack , still smiling , lifts her onto a bed .
 EXT . STREET
 Some more children run down the road into the house where Nancy is serving dinner . They are watched by the masked child . One boy kneels down to tie his shoelace . The child takes a few steps forward , just as the boy finishes tying his shoelace and runs inside the house . The masked child advances towards the door .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 There are now several children gathered around the table , waiting for their meal . Nancy cuts the meat .
ERNIE:「It 's got to be black market . He could n't get all this on coupons .」
NANCY ( severely ):「Ernie , how many times ? We are guests in this house . We will not make comments of that kind . Washing up .」
narration:The other children laugh at Ernie .
ERNIE:「Oh , Nancy !」
narration:Nancy looks at one of the boys sat around the table .
NANCY:「Have n't seen you at one of these before .」
ALF ( nods at another boy ):「He told me about it .」
NANCY:「Sleeping rough ?」
ALF:「Yes , miss .」
NANCY:「All right then . ( Passes plate around ) . One slice each , and I want to see everyone chewing properly .」
JIM:「Thank ya , miss !」
ERNIE:「Thanks , miss !」
ALF:「Thank you miss .」
Doctor Who:「Thanks , miss !」


narration:Gasping in surprise , the children jump backwards .
NANCY:「It 's all right ! Everybody stay where you are !」
narration:Jim stares at the Doctor in shock , a piece of meat hanging out of his mouth .
Doctor Who:「Good here , innit ? Who 's got the salt ?」
NANCY:「Back in your seats ! He should n't be here either .」
narration:The Doctor smiles and helps himself to some sauce .
Doctor Who:「So , you lot ... what 's the story ?」
ERNIE:「What d'you mean ?」
Doctor Who:「You 're homeless , right ? Living rough ?」
JIM:「Why d'you wanna know that ? Are you a copper ?」
Doctor Who:「Of course I 'm not a copper . What 's a copper gon na do with you lot anyway ? Arrest you for starving ?」
narration:The children laugh , and the ice is broken .
Doctor Who:「I make it 1941 , you lot should n't be in London . You should 've been evacuated to the country by now .」
ALF:「I was evacuated . They sent me to a farm .」
Doctor Who:「So why 'd you come back ?」
ALF:「There was a man there ...」


JIM:「Yeah , same with Ernie . Two homes ago .」
ERNIE:「Shut up . It 's better on the streets anyway . Better food .」
JIM:「Yeah . Nancy always gets the best food for us .」
narration:The Doctor smiles at Nancy .
Doctor Who:「So , that 's what you do is it , Nancy ?」
NANCY:「What is ?」
Doctor Who:「As soon as the sirens go , you find a big fat family meal , still warm on the table with everyone down in the air raid shelter and , bingo ! Feeding frenzy for the homeless kids of London Town . Puddings for all ! As long as the bombs do n't get you .」
NANCY:「Something wrong with that ?」
Doctor Who:「Wrong with it ? It 's BRILLIANT . I 'm not sure if it 's Marxism in action or a West End musical .」
narration:The children look confused .
NANCY:「Why 'd you follow me ? What d'you want ?」
Doctor Who:「I want to know how a phone that is n't a phone gets a phone call . You seem to be the one to ask .」


NANCY:「I did you a favour . I told you not to answer it , that 's all I 'm telling ya .」
Doctor Who:「Great , thanks . And I wanna find a blonde in a Union Jack . I mean a specific one , I did n't just wake up this morning with a craving .」
narration:The children laugh . Nancy , however , does not look impressed . She stands up .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Anybody seen a girl like that ?」
narration:Nancy takes his plate away .
THE DOCTOR (  ) ( indignantly ):「What 've I done wrong ?」
NANCY:「You took two slices .」
narration:The children laugh at him .
NANCY (  ):「No blondes , no flags . Anything else before you leave ?」
Doctor Who:「Yeah , there is actually . Thanks for asking . Something I 've been looking for , would 've fallen from the sky about a month ago , but not a bomb . ( Takes a notebook from his pocket ) . Not the usual kind anyway . Would n't have exploded . Would 've just buried itself in the ground somewhere , and it would 've looked something like ... ( Sketches ) . This .」


narration:He shows them a scribbled drawing . Nancy looks at it intently but says nothing . There is a knock on the window . The children gasp .
THE CHILD:「Mummy ? Are you in there , mummy ?」
narration:The Doctor goes to the window and pulls the curtain aside . The child with the gasmask on his face is standing there , knocking .
THE CHILD (  ):「Mummy ?」
NANCY ( urgently ):「Who was the last one in ?」
ERNIE ( gesturing the Doctor ):「Him .」
NANCY:「Nah , he came round the back . Who came in the front ?」
ALF ( whispers ):「Me .」
NANCY:「Did you close the door ?」
ALF:「I ...」
NANCY:「Did you close the door ?」
THE CHILD:「Mummy ? Mummy ?」
narration:His shadow looms outside the front door .
THE CHILD (  ):「Muuuuum - my ?」
narration:INT . HALLWAY
 Nancy rushes down the hallway and shuts and bolts the door before the child can get in . She backs away , looking at the shadow of the child outside the door , terrified . The Doctor stands behind her .
THE DOCTOR ( watching the shadow concernedly ):「What 's this , then ? It 's never easy being the only child left out in the cold , you know .」
NANCY:「I suppose you 'd know .」
Doctor Who:「I do actually , yes .」


narration:He smiles pleasantly at her .
NANCY:「It 's not exactly a child .」
THE CHILD:「Muuum - my ?」
narration:Nancy pushes past the Doctor and goes back into the dining room .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 Nancy addresses the children still sitting around the table .
NANCY:「Right , everybody out , across the back garden and under the fence .」
narration:They just look at her .
NANCY (  ):「Now ! Go ! Move !」
narration:They all jump out of their seats and run out of the door while Nancy puts her coat on , apart from one little girl .
NANCY (  ):「Come on , baby . You 've got to go . Okay ? It 's just like a game . Just like chasing .」
narration:The little girl jumps out of her seat .
NANCY (  ):「Take your coat , go on .」
narration:The little girl runs after the other children .
NANCY (  ):「Go !」
narration:INT . HALLWAY
 The Doctor watches them pass , slightly confused .
THE CHILD:「Mummy ?」
narration:The Doctor takes a few steps towards the door .
THE CHILD (  ):「Please let me in , mummy .」
narration:He sticks his hand through the letterbox . He has a scar on the back of his perfectly ordinary little hand .
THE CHILD (  ):「Please let me in , mummy .」
Doctor Who:「Are you all right ?」


THE CHILD:「Please let me in .」
narration:Nancy suddenly throws something against the door , which smashes . The child withdraws his hand .
NANCY:「You must n't let him touch ya !」
Doctor Who:「What happens if he touches me ?」
NANCY:「He 'll make you like him .」
Doctor Who:「And what 's he like ?」
NANCY ( steps away ):「I 've got ta go .」
Doctor Who:「Nancy , what 's he like ?」
narration:They look at each other .
NANCY ( after a pause ):「He 's empty .」
narration:The phone rings . The Doctor looks at it .
NANCY (  ):「It 's him . He can make phones ring , he can . Just like with that police box you saw .」
narration:The Doctor looks at the shadow of the child outside the door , then picks up the phone .
THE CHILD ( on the phone ):「Are you my mummy ?」
narration:Nancy snatches the phone off the Doctor and slams it back down . The radio turns itself on . It plays music , but with the child 's voice over it .
THE CHILD ( on radio ):「Mummy ? Please let me in , mummy .」


narration:The Doctor turns the tuner . He stops when a toy monkey suddenly springs to life .
THE CHILD ( through monkey ):「Mummy ? Muuum - my , muum - my ...」
narration:The Doctor picks up the monkey and looks at it .
NANCY:「Stay if you want to .」
narration:She leaves .
THE CHILD ( through monkey ):「Mummy , mummy , mummy ...」
narration:The child sticks his hand through the letterbox again .
THE CHILD:「Mummy ? Let me in please , mummy ...」
narration:The Doctor kneels in front of the door , looking at the scarred little hand with a look of concern on his face .
THE CHILD (  ):「PLEASE let me in .」
Doctor Who:「Your mummy is n't here .」
THE CHILD ( after a pause ):「Are you my mummy ?」
Doctor Who:「No mummies here . None be here but us chickens .」
narration:He looks behind him at the deserted house , then back at the door , grinning .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Well , THIS chicken .」
THE CHILD:「I 'm scared .」
Doctor Who:「Why are those other child frightened of you ?」
THE CHILD:「Please let me in , mummy . I 'm scared of the bombs .」


narration:The Doctor thinks for a moment .
Doctor Who:「Okay . I 'm opening the door now .」
narration:The child withdraws his hand from the letterbox . The Doctor draws back the bolts and opens the door , but the child has disappeared .
 EXT . STREET
 The Doctor walks down the path and looks up and down the street , but there is no sign of the child .
 INT . JACK 'S COCKPIT
 Rose wakes up and gets up off the bed . She looks around at her surroundings .
JACK:「Better now ?」
ROSE:「You got lights in here ?」
narration:Jack , who is sitting in the pilot seat , obligingly turns them on .
JACK:「Hello .」
ROSE:「Hello .」
JACK ( smiling ):「Hello .」
ROSE ( also smiling ):「Let 's not start that again .」
narration:Jack laughs .
JACK:「Okay .」
narration:Rose pulls down her t - shirt self - consciously and takes a few steps towards him .
ROSE:「So , um ... who 're you supposed to be , then ?」
JACK:「Captain Jack Harkness . 133 Squadron Royal Airforce - American Volunteer .」
narration:He hands her what would appear to be an ID card . Rose looks at it .


ROSE:「Liar .」
narration:Jack pauses .
ROSE (  ):「This is psychic paper . It tells me whatever you want it to tell me .」
JACK ( sitting back , caught out ):「How do you know ?」
ROSE:「Two things . One , I have a friend who uses this all the time .」
JACK:「Ah .」
ROSE:「And two , you just handed me a piece of paper telling me you 're single and you work out .」
narration:Jack leans forward to take it back .
JACK:「Tricky things , psychic paper .」
ROSE:「Yeah , ca n't let your mind wander when you 're handing it over .」
narration:She hands it back to him . Jack reads it .
JACK:「Oh , you " sort of " have a boyfriend called Mickey Smith but you consider yourself to be footloose and fancy free .」
ROSE ( laughing , embarrassed ):「Wha ...」
JACK:「Actually , the word you use is " available " .」
ROSE ( grinning ):「No way ...」
JACK:「And another one , " very " .」
ROSE ( standing ):「Shall we uh ... try and get along WITHOUT the psychic paper ?」
JACK ( also standing ):「That would be better , would n't it ?」
ROSE:「Nice spaceship .」
JACK:「Gets me around .」
ROSE ( running a hand along the ceiling ):「Very ... Spock .」
narration:She looks at him for a sign of recognition .
JACK:「Who ?」
ROSE:「Guessing you 're not a local boy , then .」
JACK ( looking at his wrist device ):「A cell phone , a liquid crystal watch , and fabrics that wo n't be around for at least another two decades ... guessing you 're not a local girl .」
narration:Rose is now sitting on the pilots seat , examining the spaceship .
ROSE:「Guessing right .」
narration:She tries to touch something , but withdraws her hands quickly , gasping with pain . Her hands have burn marks on them .
JACK:「Burn your hands on the rope ?」
ROSE:「Yeah . ( Looking out of the window ) . We 're parked in midair ! Ca n't anyone down there see us ?」
JACK:「No . Can I have a look at your hands for a moment ?」
narration:Rose sits back down .
ROSE:「Why ?」
JACK:「Please ?」
narration:He sits next her . Rose holds her hands out and he runs a scanner over them .
JACK:「You can stop acting now . I know exactly who you are . I can spot a Time Agent a mile away .」
ROSE:「Time Agent ?」
JACK:「I 've been expecting one of you guys to show up . Though , not , I must say , by barrage balloon . Do you often travel that way ?」
ROSE ( smiling ):「Sometimes I get swept off my feet . By balloons .」


narration:Jack takes his scarf off and wraps it around Rose 's wrists .
ROSE:「What 're you doing ?」
JACK:「Try to keep still .」
narration:He finishes binding her hands and leans over her to switch a button over her head . They catch each other 's eye , very aware of their proximity . There is a bleeping sound , what look like tiny golden fireflies appear above the wounds on her hands .
JACK (  ):「Nanogenes . Sub - atomic robots . The air in here 's full of them .」
narration:Rose looks pleasantly amazed as the nanogenes work their magic on the burns on her hands . Jack switches the button again , and they disappear .
JACK (  ):「They just repaired three layers of your skin .」
narration:He takes the scarf off her wrists .
ROSE:「Well , tell them thanks !」
narration:She laughs . Jack gets up , smiling .
JACK:「We 'll get down to business .」
ROSE:「Business ?」
narration:Jack is now holding a bottle of champagne .
JACK:「Shall we have a drink on the balcony ?」
narration:Holding her gaze , he presses a button and steps to the roof lower themselves into the spaceship . Jack starts to go up the stairs .
JACK (  ):「Bring up the glasses .」
narration:EXT . OUTSIDE BIG BEN
 He emerges on top of the invisible spaceship , and uncorks the bottle . Rose , looking slightly unsteady , ascends the steps , holding a couple of glasses . They are parked in front of Big Ben .
ROSE ( laughs nervously ):「I 'm standing on something ...」
narration:Jack chuckles , and then takes a device out of his pocket . He flicks a switch and his spaceship appears under their feet .
ROSE (  ):「Okay ... you have an invisible spaceship ...」
JACK:「Yeah ...」
ROSE:「Tethered up to Big Ben for some reason ...」
JACK:「First rule of active camouflage . Park somewhere you 'll remember .」
narration:He pops the cork out of the bottle with a loud bang . Rose whoops and Jack laughs . Jack fills up their glasses .
 [SCENE_BREAK]
 EXT . WASTELAND
 Nancy hurries across the train tracks . She hurries into an outer house and starts taking food out of her bag . She suddenly turns around , when she notices the Doctor standing in the doorway , watching her .
NANCY:「How 'd you follow me here ?」
Doctor Who:「I 'm good at following , me . Got the nose for it .」


NANCY ( suspicious ):「People ca n't usually follow me if I do n't want them to .」
Doctor Who:「My nose has special powers .」
NANCY:「Yeah ? That 's why it 's uh ...」
Doctor Who:「What ?」
NANCY:「Nothing .」
THE DOCTOR ( persistently ):「What ?」
NANCY ( teasingly ):「Nothing ! Do your ears have special powers too ?」
THE DOCTOR ( calmly ):「What 're you trying to say ?」
NANCY:「Goodnight , Mister .」
narration:She turns away .
Doctor Who:「Nancy . There 's something chasing you and the other kids . Looks like a boy and it is n't a boy , and it started about a month ago , right ?」
narration:Nancy turns back to him .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「The thing I 'm looking for . The thing that fell from the sky , that 's when it landed . And you know what I 'm talking about , do n't you ?」
NANCY:「There was a bomb . A bomb that was n't a bomb . Fell the other end of Limehouse Green Station .」
Doctor Who:「Take me there .」


NANCY ( shakes her head ):「There 's soldiers guarding it , barbed wire ... you 'll never get through .」
Doctor Who:「Try me !」
NANCY:「You sure you wanna know what 's going on in there ?」
Doctor Who:「I really wanna know .」
NANCY:「Then there 's someone you need to talk to first .」
Doctor Who:「And who might that be ?」
NANCY:「The Doctor .」
narration:The Doctor 's brow furrows . Nancy turns away , and the Doctor gives a quiet , ironic laugh , clearly confused .
 EXT . OUTSIDE BIG BEN
 Rose and Jack are sitting on top of the spaceship , drinking the champagne . Rose stands up .
ROSE:「You know , it 's getting a bit late . I should really be getting back .」
JACK:「We 're discussing business .」
ROSE ( smiling ):「This is n't business . This is champagne .」
JACK:「I try never to discuss business with a clear head . ( Stands , walks towards her ) . Are you travelling alone ? Are you authorised to negotiate with me ?」
ROSE:「What would we be negotiating ?」
JACK:「I have something for the Time Agency . Something they 'd like to buy . Are you in power to make payment ?」


ROSE:「Well , I , I should talk to my ... companion .」
JACK:「Companion ?」
ROSE:「Yeah , I should really be getting back to him .」
JACK:「Him ?」
ROSE ( laughing ):「Do you have the time ?」
narration:Jack , clearing his throat , takes the device out of his pocket and flicks a switch . Big Ben chimes right next to them .
ROSE (  ):「Okay , that was flash . ( Laughs ) . Th ... that was on the flash side .」
JACK ( moves closer , places his hands on her waist ):「So ... when you say " companion " , just how disappointed should I be ?」
ROSE:「Okay ... we 're standing in midair ...」
JACK:「Mm - hm .」
ROSE:「On a spaceship ... during a German air raid ... do you really think now 's a good time to be coming on to me ... ?」
narration:Her voice falters slightly as Jack raises her hands and places his lips upon them . Upon her words , Jack takes his lips away and pats her hand .
JACK:「Perhaps not .」
narration:He walks away .
ROSE ( quickly ):「Well , it was just a suggestion .」
narration:Jack turns back to her .
JACK:「Do you like Glenn Miller ?」
narration:He points the device over his shoulder , and " Moonlight Serenade " plays . He walks back to her , and they begin to slow dance .
JACK:「It 's 1941 . The height of the London Blitz . The height of the German Bombing Campaign . And something else has fallen on London - a fully equipped Chula Warship . The last one in existence ...」
narration:Rose 's eyelids flutter closed , her head on his shoulder .
JACK (  ):「... armed to the teeth . ( Draws back slightly to look at her properly ) . And I know where it is . Because I parked it .」
narration:Rose laughs .
JACK (  ):「If the Agency can name the right price , I can get it for you . But in two hours , a German bomb is gon na fall on it and destroy it forever . ( He looks at her , suddenly more serious ) . That 's the deadline . That 's the deal . And now , shall we discuss payment ?」
ROSE:「Do you know what I think ?」
JACK:「What ?」
ROSE ( dreamily ):「I think you were talking just there ...」
JACK:「Two hours , the bomb falls . There 'll be nothing left but dust and a crater .」
ROSE:「Promises , promises ...」
JACK:「Are you listening to any of this ?」
ROSE ( pulling herself together ):「You used to be a Time Agent , now you 're some kind of free lancer .」
JACK:「Well , that 's a little harsh . ( Pulls her closer ) . I like to think of myself as a criminal .」
ROSE ( laughing ):「I bet you do !」


JACK:「So , this companion of yours , does he handle the business ?」
ROSE:「Well , I delegate a lot of that , yeah .」
JACK:「Well , maybe we should go find him .」
ROSE:「And how 're you gon na do that ?」
JACK:「Easy . I 'll do a scan for alien tech .」
narration:He begins the scan using the device on his wrist .
ROSE ( to herself , delighted ):「Finally , a professionnal .」
narration:EXT . WASTELAND
 The Doctor stands on some steps a good distance away from the bomb site . He looks at it using his binoculars . Nancy stands behind him .
NANCY:「The bomb 's under that tarpaulin . They put the fence up over night . See that building ? The hospital .」
narration:The Doctor looks over to where she indicates over the top of the binoculars .
Doctor Who:「What about it ?」
NANCY:「That 's where the doctor is .」
narration:The Doctor zooms in on the hospital .
NANCY (  ):「You should talk to him .」
Doctor Who:「For now , I 'm more interested in getting in there .」
narration:He points back at the bomb site .


NANCY:「Talk to the doctor first .」
Doctor Who:「Why ?」
NANCY:「'Cos then maybe you wo n't wanna get inside .」
narration:Nancy begins to go back up the steps .
THE DOCTOR ( without looking ):「Where 're you going ?」
NANCY:「There was a lot of food in that house . I 've got mouths to feed . Should be safe enough now .」
Doctor Who:「Can I ask you a question ? Who did you lose ?」
NANCY:「What ?」
THE DOCTOR ( finally lowering the binoculars and turning to face her ):「The way you look after all those kids . It 's 'cos you lost somebody , is n't it ? You 're doing all this to make up for it .」
NANCY:「My little brother . Jamie . One night I went out looking for food . Same night that thing fell . I told him not to follow me , told him it was dangerous , but he just ... he just did n't like being on his own .」
Doctor Who:「What happened ?」
NANCY:「In the middle of an air raid ? What do you think happened ?」
narration:The Doctor nods , then smiles .
Doctor Who:「Amazing .」
NANCY:「What is ?」


Doctor Who:「1941 .」
narration:There are planes dropping bombs in the distance . A barrage balloon hovers above them . Small explosions in the air .
Doctor Who:「Right now , not very far from here , a German war machine is rolling up the map of Europe . Country after country , falling like dominoes . Nothing can stop it . Nothing . Until one , tiny , damp little island says " no " . ' No ' . Not here . A mouse in front of a lion . ( Looks at Nancy ) . You 're amazing , the lot of you . Dunno what you do to Hitler , but you frighten the hell out of me . Off you go then ... do what you 've got ta do . Save the world .」


narration:He goes down the rest of the steps . Nancy turns and walks up them . The distorted vision of the child watches Nancy and we see his shadow follow her up the steps .
 EXT . ABANDONED HOSPITAL
 The Doctor goes to the gate of the hospital , and upon finding it locked , uses his sonic screwdriver to destroy the padlock . He undoes the chain , and enters Albion Hospital .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD
 The Doctor enters a dark ward , where rows and rows of people are lying on beds , wearing gas masks , completely lifeless . He looks around at them all , brow furrowed , and leaves .
 INT . HOSPITAL CORRIDOR
 The Doctor comes out into a corridor , which is lit .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 He enters another ward , which is lighter but still has rows of the gas mask people lying on the beds . He turns quickly upon hearing a slight sound behind him , and an old man , Doctor Constantine enters .
DR CONSTANTINE:「You 'll find them everywhere . Every bed in every ward . Hundreds of them .」
Doctor Who:「Yes , I saw . Why are they still wearing gas masks ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「They 're not . Who are you ?」
Doctor Who:「I 'm , uh ... are you the doctor ?」


DR CONSTANTINE:「Doctor Constantine . And you are ?」
Doctor Who:「Nancy sent me .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Nancy ? That means you must 've been asking about the bomb .」
Doctor Who:「Yes .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「What do you know about it ?」
Doctor Who:「Nothing . Why I was asking . What do you know ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Only what it 's done .」
Doctor Who:「These people , were they all caught up in the blast ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「None of them were .」
narration:He laughs slightly , but it turns into a nasty cough . He sits down in a chair just behind him . The Doctor takes a few steps towards him .
Doctor Who:「You 're very sick .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Dying , I should think , I just have n't been able to find the time . Are you a doctor ?」
Doctor Who:「I have my moments .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Have you examined any of them , yet ?」
Doctor Who:「No .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Do n't touch the flesh .」
Doctor Who:「Which one ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Any one .」


narration:The Doctor , raising his eyebrows , takes his sonic screwdriver out of his pocket and approaches the nearest bed . He runs the screwdriver over the mask covered face of the body .
DR CONSTANTINE (  ):「Conclusions ?」
Doctor Who:「Massive head trauma , mostly to the left side ... ( Runs screwdriver over the chest ) . Partial collapse of the chest cavity , mostly to the right . There 's some scarring on the back of the hand and the gas mask seems to be fused to the flesh but I ca n't see any burns .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Examine another one .」
narration:The Doctor goes over to another body and does the scan again . The gas mask is fused to the flesh and the body bears the same scar on the back of the hand . He turns off his sonic screwdriver and turns to Doctor Constantine .
Doctor Who:「This is n't possible .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Examine another .」
narration:The Doctor hurries to another bed and does so .
Doctor Who:「This is n't possible !」
DR CONSTANTINE:「No .」
Doctor Who:「They 've all got the same injuries !」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Yes .」
Doctor Who:「Exactly the same .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Yes .」


Doctor Who:「Identical , all of them . Right down to the scar on the back of the hand .」
narration:Doctor Constantine looks at his own hand , it has the scar .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「How did this happen ? How did it start ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「When that bomb dropped , there was just one victim .」
Doctor Who:「Dead ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「At first . His injuries were truly dreadful . By the following morning , every doctor and nurse who had treated him , who had touched him , had those exact same injuries . By the morning after that , every patient in the same ward had the exact same injuries . Within a week , the entire hospital . Physical injuries , as plague . Can you explain that ? What would you say was the cause of death ?」
Doctor Who:「The head trauma .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「No .」
Doctor Who:「Asphyxiation .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「No .」
Doctor Who:「The collapse of the chest cavity ...」
DR CONSTANTINE:「No .」
Doctor Who:「All right . What was the cause of death ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「There was n't one .」
narration:The Doctor looks at him , brow furrowed .
DR CONSTANTINE (  ):「They 're not dead .」


narration:He raps his stick against a tin bin , and all the patients suddenly sit up . The Doctor looks alarmed .
DR CONSTANTINE:「It 's all right . They 're harmless . They just ... sort of , sit there . No heartbeat , no life signs of any kind . They just ... do n't die .」
Doctor Who:「And they 've just been left here ? Nobody 's doing anything ?」
narration:The bodies lie down again .
DR CONSTANTINE:「I try and make them comfortable , what else is there ?」
Doctor Who:「Just you ? You 're the only one here ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「Before this war began , I was a father and a grandfather . Now I am neither . But I am still a doctor .」
Doctor Who:「Yeah . Know the feeling .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「I suspect the plan is to blow up the hospital and blame it on a German bomb .」
THE DOCTOR ( looking around ):「Probably too late .」
DR CONSTANTINE:「No . They are isolated cases , but ... isolated cases breaking out all over London ...」
narration:He coughs again . His speech starts to break up . The Doctor starts towards him .


DR CONSTANTINE (  ):「Stay back , stay back . ( Coughs ) . Listen to me ... top floor . Room 802 , that 's where they took the first victim - the one from the crash site . And you must find Nancy again .」
Doctor Who:「Nancy ?」
DR CONSTANTINE:「It was her brother . She knows more than she 's saying . She wo n't tell me , but she mi ... mi ... ( He gags and clutches his neck ) . M ... mu ... mee ...」
narration:The Doctor watches him concernedly . Speech is a huge effort for Constantine .
DR CONSTANTINE (  ):「Are ... you ... my ... mum - my ?」
narration:As the Doctor watches , a gas mask protrudes horribly out of Constantine 's mouth . His eyes become the gas mask , and it fuses onto his face , and he goes limp . The Doctor hears voices in the distance .
JACK:「Hello ?」
ROSE:「Hello ?」
JACK:「Hello ?」
narration:The Doctor leaves the ward .
 INT . HOSPITAL CORRIDOR
 The Doctor emerges into the corridor . He meets Rose and Jack coming the other way .


JACK:「Good evening . Hope I 'm not interrupting , Jack Harkness . ( Shakes the Doctor 's hand ) . I 've been hearing all about you on the way over .」
ROSE ( to the Doctor ):「He knows . I had to tell him about us being Time Agents .」
narration:The Doctor nods .
JACK:「And it 's a real pleasure to meet you , Mr Spock .」
narration:He pats the Doctor heartily on the shoulder , and walks off , leaving the Doctor looking rather bemused .
THE DOCTOR ( to Rose ):「Mr Spock ?」
ROSE:「What was I supposed to say , you do n't have a name ! Do n't you ever get tired of " Doctor " ? Doctor who ?」
Doctor Who:「Nine centuries in , I 'm coping . Where 've you been ? We 're in the middle of a London Blitz , it 's not a good time for a stroll .」
ROSE ( starting to walk ):「Who 's strolling ? I went by barrage balloon . Only way to see an air raid .」
THE DOCTOR ( following ):「What ? !」
ROSE:「Listen , what 's a Chula warship ?」
THE DOCTOR ( stops ):「Chula ?」


narration:INT . DINING ROOM
 Nancy goes back into the house and starts to put a cloth over some of the food on the table . Suddenly , the radio springs to life , the child 's voice transmitting through it
THE CHILD:「Please , mummy . Please let me in .」
narration:Nancy spins round to face the radio .
THE CHILD (  ):「I 'm scared of the bombs , mummy . Please , mummy ...」
narration:There is a crash from the hallway , making Nancy turn around . The shadow of the child is on the wall .
THE CHILD (  ):「Mummy ... mum - my ...」
narration:Nancy looks around for somewhere to hide . She crawls under the table .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 Jack scans one of the bodies .
JACK:「This just is n't possible . How could this happen ?」
Doctor Who:「What kind of Chula ship landed here ?」
JACK:「What ?」
ROSE:「He said it was a warship . He stole it . Parked it somewhere out there , somewhere a bomb 's gon na fall on it - unless WE make him an offer .」
Doctor Who:「What kind of warship ?」
JACK ( agitated ):「Does it matter ? It 's got nothing to do with this !」


THE DOCTOR ( angrily ):「This started at the bomb site . It 's got everything to do with it . What kind of warship ?」
JACK:「An ambulance ! ( Turns on his wrist device ) . Look .」
narration:A hologram of the warship appears above the device .
JACK (  ):「That 's what you chased through the Time Vortex . It 's space junk . I wanted to kid you it was valuable . It 's empty . I made sure of it . Nothing but a shell . I threw it at you . Saw your time travel vehicle , love the retro look , by the way , nice panels , threw you the bait ...」
ROSE:「Bait ?」
JACK:「I wanted to sell it to you and then destroy it before you found out it was junk .」
ROSE:「You said it was a war ship .」
JACK:「They have ambulances in wars . ( Walks away from them , annoyed ) . It was a con . I was conning you , that 's what I am , I 'm a con man . I thought you were Time Agents but you 're not , are you ?」
ROSE:「Just a couple more free - lancers .」
JACK:「Ahh ... should 've known . The way you guys are blending in with the local colour , I mean , Flag Girl was bad enough , but U - Boat Captain ?」
narration:Both Rose and the Doctor look uncomfortably at their clothes .
JACK:「Anyway ... Whatever 's happening here has got nothing to do with that ship .」
ROSE ( looking around ):「What is happening here , Doctor ?」
Doctor Who:「Human DNA 's being rewritten ... by an idiot .」


ROSE:「What d'you mean ?」
Doctor Who:「I dunno , some kind of virus . It 's converting human beings into these things . ( Nods at the bodies ) . But why ? What 's the point ?」
narration:INT . DINING ROOM
 The child enters .
THE CHILD:「Mummy ? Where 's my mummy ? Mummy ?」
narration:An apple falls out of Nancy 's bag and rolls out from under the table . The child looks at it , walks over to it and bends down to pick it up . Nancy tries to make a run for it , but the child spins around , pointing a finger . The door slams shut and locks . Nancy rattles the handle fruitlessly . The child looks at her , still pointing . Nancy looks back .
THE CHILD (  ):「Are you my mummy ?」
narration:INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 Rose bends over one of the bodies , examining it , when suddenly , it sits up . All the others do the same . Rose jumps backwards . They all start saying " mummy ? " repeatedly .
ROSE:「What 's happening ?」
Doctor Who:「I do n't know .」
narration:The gas - mask people all get out of bed .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 Nancy backs away from the child .


THE CHILD:「Mummy ?」
NANCY:「It 's me . Nancy !」
narration:INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 The gas - mask people begin to enclose the Doctor , Rose and Jack .
Doctor Who:「Do n't let them touch you .」
ROSE:「What happens if they touch us ?」
Doctor Who:「You 're looking at it .」


narration:A recap of 1x09 " The Empty Child " .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 The gas - mask people are surrounding Rose , the Doctor and Jack . Then - the Doctor stares sternly around at them .
THE DOCTOR ( as though addressing a disobedient child ):「Go to your room .」
narration:The gasmask people hesitate .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 Jamie hesitates .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
THE DOCTOR (  ):「Go to your room !」
narration:The gas - mask people cock their heads to one side .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 Jamie cocks his head to one side .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 Rose and Jack look at one another .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「I mean it ! I am very , very angry with you . I am very , very cross ! Go ... to ... your ... ROOM !」
narration:He points violently in no particular direction , and miraculously , all the gas - mask people turn meekly away .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 Jamie turns to leave .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 The patients and staff in the hospital climb back onto their beds .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 Jamie slowly opens the door and leaves the room .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 The Doctor sighs with relief .
THE DOCTOR (  ):「I 'm really glad that worked . Those would 've been TERRIBLE last words .」
narration:OPENING CREDITS
 EXT . STREET
 Jamie walks alone from the house into the dark night .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 Nancy watches him go from the window .
NANCY ( sadly ):「Jamie ...」
narration:She sinks to the ground with her back against the wall , and sobs .
 INT . HOSPITAL WARD 2
 Rose is sitting by one of the beds , looking at one of the gasmask people . Jack settles down in a chair .
ROSE:「Why are they all wearing gas masks ?」
JACK:「They 're not . Those masks are flesh and bone .」
Doctor Who:「How was your con supposed to work ?」


JACK:「Simple enough , really . Find some harmless piece of space - junk ... let the nearest Time Agent track it back to Earth . Convince him it 's valuable , name a price . When he 's put 50 % up front , oops ! A German bomb falls on it , destroys it forever . He never gets to see what he 's paid for . Never knows he 's been had . I buy him a drink with his own money , and we discuss dumb luck . The perfect self - cleaning con .」
Doctor Who:「Yeah . Perfect .」
JACK:「The London Blitz is great for self - cleaners , Pompeii 's nice if you want to make a vacation of it though , but you 've got to set your alarm for volcano day .」
narration:He laughs at his own joke . The Doctor merely looks at him . Jack 's laughter dies away .
JACK (  ):「Getting a hint of disapproval .」
Doctor Who:「Take a look around the room . This is what your " harmless piece of space - junk " did .」
JACK:「It was a burnt - out medical transporter , it was empty .」
narration:The Doctor looks darkly at him and walks off .
Doctor Who:「Rose .」
ROSE:「We getting out of here ?」
Doctor Who:「We 're going upstairs .」


narration:Rose follows him . Jack gets up and calls after him .
JACK:「I even programmed the flight computer so it would n't land on anything living , I harmed no - one ! I do n't know what 's happening here , but believe me , I had nothing to do with it .」
Doctor Who:「I 'll tell you what 's happening . You forgot to set your alarm clock . It 's volcano day .」
narration:A siren goes off in the distance .
ROSE:「What 's that ?」
JACK:「The all - clear .」
Doctor Who:「I wish .」
narration:He leaves the ward . Rose and Jack follow him .
 INT . DINING ROOM
 Upon hearing the siren , Nancy gets up and leaves the dining room .
 INT . HALLWAY
 Suddenly , a child wearing a gas - mask jumps out in front of her , and she screams and stumbles backwards - but then the little boy takes the mask off .
NANCY:「I thought you were Jamie !」
narration:She leaves the house through the back door , the boy following her .
 EXT . GARDEN
BOY:「Dad ! Dad !」
narration:Mr and Mrs Lloyd appear and Mr Lloyd angrily tries to shove her back into the house .
NANCY:「Get your hands off me !」


MRS LLOYD ( to the boy ):「Oi ! You ! Get in ! Get in !」
narration:INT . HOSPITAL CORRIDOR
 Rose and Jack run down a corridor looking for the Doctor .
JACK ( calls ):「Mr Spock ?」
ROSE ( calls ):「Doctor ?」
narration:They dash past a flight of stairs . The Doctor pops his head around the banister .
Doctor Who:「Have you got a blaster ?」
narration:Rose and Jack skid to a halt and backtrack .
JACK:「Sure !」
narration:They run up the stairs and find themselves standing outside a door .
Doctor Who:「The night your space - junk landed , someone was hurt . This was where they were taken .」
ROSE:「What happened ?」
Doctor Who:「Let 's find out . ( To Jack )」
narration:Jack grins and points a blaster at the door . The Doctor stands back , beside Rose .
ROSE ( quietly ):「What 's wrong with your sonic screwdriver ?」
Doctor Who:「Nothing .」
narration:Jack 's blaster cuts a perfectly square hole around the lock of the door and it squeaks open .
Doctor Who:「Sonic blaster , 51st century . Weapon Factories of Villengard ?」