26 October 1996 Doctor Who - Dodgy Deals starring the third Doctor, Jo Grant, Melanie Bush and Sabalom Glitz Bethani (kweath@unf.edu) - Mr_Davidson, Smiling_secretary, Maintenance_man Deszaras (roscoe@miso.wwa.com) - Beckwith, Cop, Voice_ DrGrace (judiang@idt.net) - Jo_Grant ElsaF (elsaf@pipeline.com) - Third_Doctor, The_TARDIS, Cheap_special_effect Haem (haem@lys.vnet.net) - Mel_Bush trinalin (trinalin@infinet.com) - Glitz, Nine, Shuttle ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Glitz steers the Nosferatu II towards the planet Earth Well, Mel, we're almost there, home sweet home. Ah, home at last! I can hardly wait! * Mel_Bush is thrilled to be returning to Earth after almost a year with Glitz Dunno why you like this bilgehole anyway. * Mel_Bush pulls a face at Glitz Oh, come on, Glitz. It's not *that* bad. Full of thieves and criminals... Well, you're one to talk! * Mel_Bush grins at Glitz Not that bad?! Last time I was there, someone nicked my gold watch! Of course, I had relieved someone of it first, but he'll never miss it. Where are you going to park this thing, anyway? I think I will land in that park thing there. Isn't that Kensington Palace?! The shuttle, of course. oh... I'd hate to have to land the Nos II. * Glitz goes to the shuttle Coming, Mel? Coming, Glitz! * Mel_Bush follows Glitz to the shuttle, grabbing a bag as she goes ***** * Third_Doctor invites Jo to take an afternoon off and enjoy the British Museum * Jo_Grant grins at the Doc and prepares to leave with him I think you'll enjoy this, Jo. The museum collection is quite impressive. Do you have a favorite, Doctor? Why yes. The Egyptian collection is quite impressive. Okay, Doc, let's have a look. * Jo_Grant dimples cutely ***** I've got the ship in geostationary orbit, so's we can get back in a hurry. * Glitz pilots the ship toward London * Beckwith's small ship is seen lurking foreshadowingly behind Glitz's shuttle... * Glitz turns on the chameleon circuit * Glitz lands expertly in a park * Mr_Davidson wonders around the park, walking his dog Lance * Glitz gets out of the shuttle * Glitz sees a man with a dog ::meanwhile, the Black Guardian watches in the shape of a crow:: * Mr_Davidson sees Glitz and gapes * Glitz wonders how rich this person is * Mel_Bush emerges from the shuttle :warningly: Glitz... Hullo there! * Mr_Davidson wonders how two people emerged from a pile of dog doo * Glitz waves to the man I was wondering if you could show me to the Museum? * Mel_Bush walks up next to Glitz and smiles reassuringly at the man and his dog Hi, I'm Mel! This is my friend, Glitz. My nefarious partner and I were wishing to mount an educational expedition. * Mr_Davidson approaches the strange man Why certainly, let me get out my map... * Mr_Davidson fumbles for a map * Mel_Bush looks around, smelling the fresh Earth air * Glitz realizes he's two feet off the ground due to his chameleon circuit * Glitz gets onto the ground * Beckwith leaves his ship, shadowing Mel and Glitz * Mr_Davidson opens the map Let's see, you go right down this street, and turn left at the first stop sign... * Glitz takes the map Thanks a million, you are indeed a gentleman. * Glitz pats the man on the back and starts to read the map * Mel_Bush laughs at Glitz as they walk away What's with the charm? * Mr_Davidson walks over to a bench and sits down Well, you have to be charming to get anything anymore. * Mr_Davidson reaches into his wallet to take out some money for a drink and realizes it is missing * Glitz takes out a pocketwatch to check the time * Mel_Bush frowns Hey, where'd you get that watch? Stop!!! Thief!!! We'll take the bus, I think. Wait a minute! And quickly. * Glitz runs to the nearest bus stop Glitz! * Mel_Bush races after Glitz Get yer skinny butt over here! My -! * Mr_Davidson chases Glitz, then realizes it isn't worth it - the cops will track him down from the homing device in his wallet * Mr_Davidson is a big time CEO and has many yuppie toys * Glitz jumps onto a bus nearly starting off * Beckwith whispers to a bobby and points out Glitz There's the man, officer. * Mel_Bush jumps on after Glitz * Glitz holds his hand out to get Mel * Beckwith looms behind, watching as the officer runs after Glitz * Mel_Bush grabs Glitz' hand * Glitz holds Mel tightly Oi! Stop, thief! * Cop whistles * Glitz waves to the cop as the bus moves away ***** * Third_Doctor approaches the museum with Jo on his arm A fine afternoon to enjoy the museum, Jo. * Jo_Grant looks around Yes, Doctor, it really is. * Jo_Grant runs up the stairs to the museum Now look at this...a perfectly preserved tomb painting. * Jo_Grant looks and nods ***** * Mr_Davidson approaches Beckwith Thanks for trying to get that thief. Sir...I believe the police have captured the man who stole your watch. My gratitude is yours. To make up for your recent loss, I'd like to make you an offer... Hmm? * Beckwith takes out a small case, filled with luminescent rocklike objects...very *tempting* objects These are the Jewels of Sound. Famed throughout the galaxy. Pure pleasure. * Mr_Davidson's eyes light up They can be yours...for a price... * Mr_Davidson eagerly reaches towards the jewels What is your price? Name it and it is yours. Hmmm...do you know where I can find the "Rosetta Stone"? Rosetta Stone? That's in some museum, isn't it? Which one? Why would you want to see it? That's for me to know. Where is it? The British Museum. On Russell Square. Good. Thank you very much... Now about those jewels... * Beckwith shakes hands with Davidson, and Davidson incinerates Fool. * Beckwith heads to the museum ***** All right, hand over the watch, Glitz. * Mel_Bush gives Glitz her best "serious" look * Glitz moves further into the bus * Mel_Bush follows Glitz with exasperation 'Ere, Mel, pay the bus driver, will you? * Mel_Bush takes the five-pound note and starts over to the bus driver * Mel_Bush pauses * Mel_Bush looks at the note, then back at Glitz I didn't know you carried around twentieth-century Earth currency. * Mel_Bush sighs and pays the driver anyway Hmmmmm? Twentieth-century cash? Well, when one travels the universe... * Glitz hurries to sit before Mel susses it out * Mel_Bush sits by Glitz and then relaxes, enjoying the normalcy of England not long after her time * Glitz puts his hand on Mel's knee * Mel_Bush sighs Glitz. Yes? * Mel_Bush takes Glitz' hand off her knee Ah well, never hurts to try, now does it? No-one can blame you for not trying, Glitz. * Mel_Bush smiles to show there are no hard feelings * Glitz looks at the map * Glitz stands up abruptly What is it? That was our stop. * Glitz goes to the front of the bus Oh dear. * Mel_Bush yanks the cord * Glitz jumps off the now-speeding-up bus * Mel_Bush hops up and follows Glitz wha -! * Mel_Bush jumps off and does a rolling dive * Mel_Bush groans as she gets up and dusts herself off There goes this outfit. * Glitz walks hurriedly toward a very large old building Mel, can't you go any quicker? Well, of course I can! * Glitz goes to the door of the museum and nods to the security guard * Mel_Bush races past Glitz into the museum You're in quite a hurry today, Glitz! Well, there's so many antiques, so little time. * Glitz is closely examining the security system ***** * Jo_Grant wanders through the exhibits with the Doctor * Beckwith strolls into museum, casually looking at exhibits * Jo_Grant glances idly at Beckwith and tugs on the Doctor's sleeve Doctor, that man over there...does he look...well, out of place here? * Beckwith's interest piques when he hears Jo's words. Yes, he does. Definitely the look of a space traveler. A space traveller...here??? * Jo_Grant looks over curiously Very odd. And a bit out of place, I think. * Beckwith walks over to Jo Er, *which* man? * Jo_Grant notices more people milling about Miss...? * Beckwith waits for Jo to respond... * Jo_Grant stares at Beckwith and stammers Er...Grant...Jo Grant...and you are...? * Jo_Grant extends her hand to Beckwith * Beckwith shakes Jo's hand Beckwith. Tell me, sir, just where are you from? * Jo_Grant glances at the Doctor I am from...a far distant land. * Jo_Grant whispers to the Doctor You were right. That is a very unusual suit, sir. Particularly to be wearing on twentieth-century Earth. * Third_Doctor gives Beckwith a haughty look * Beckwith takes the Doctor aside. What do you mean, twentieth-century Earth? You have an explanation for your presence here? No, but I'd like one for yours...you look a bit strange yourself, sir. My attire is hardly the question. Yours is a bit out of place. That material is only manufactured in the Beta Olaris sector. ***** I haven't been here in *ages*... It still looks the same. Oi, you know your way around? * Mel_Bush wanders down a short flight of stairs into a long hallway filled with Egyptian relics Well, I remember some of it. * Glitz goes over to the front desk Can I help you sir? Excuse me, good lady, but can you direct myself and my young squire here to the room with that most noble of historical entities, the Rosetta Stone? Glitz, it's down this way. * Mel_Bush points Ah, you do know the way? I said I did! Well, sort of. Well, then, lead on, MacDuff. What is it you want to see? Just the stone? *giggle* Are you one of those hist-or-ians? * Glitz winks at the lady We are indeed historians. If you want to call it that. * Mel_Bush grins Well now, for as cute a gent as you I suppose I might part with that information. It's right down the hall in the Egyptian section. See the big sign over there? * Glitz takes the secretaries hand and kisses it You are indeed a delight to behold. * Smiling_secretary grins and blushes * Mel_Bush rolls her eyes He says that to all the ladies. You should be in an art museum, not in a place of antiquities. Why, I do declare, sir, you have set my heart aflutter. Indeed, and you mine. * Glitz is hesitant to go on with his mission Are you coming or aren't you? * Mel_Bush heads toward the Rosetta Stone * Smiling_secretary takes out a slip of paper and scribbles on it * Smiling_secretary hands Glitz her phone number * Glitz smiles as he accepts the number I shall be endeavoring to call you in the near future. * Glitz smiles again and winks as he follows Mel * Smiling_secretary blushes and goes back to her typing * Mel_Bush walks through the hallway, glancing at the Egyptian relics * Glitz follows Mel It's about time! * Jo_Grant looks over her shoulder at the other two characters coming into the room * Jo_Grant glances at the same relics * Mel_Bush is remembering visits to Egypt with the Doctor Sorry, just, um, planning a, um, business venture. * Mel_Bush laughs Right. A business venture. She has several ideas about, um, investments, and other things. You know, I was in Egypt once. Saw lots of sand. * Glitz sees the Rosetta Stone * Mel_Bush accidentally bumps into Beckwith as she walks Oh, I'm sorry! * Mel_Bush smiles at him and pretends to dust him off Ah, Mel, Sabalom. * Mel_Bush stops and stares at him How good to see you. Who are you? * Jo_Grant watches the strange woman with Beckwith and the Doctor Ask Sabalom. He knows me well. Glitz...? * Glitz doesn't see or hear Beckwith since he is too busy examining the security system Mel, beautiful, isn't it? * Third_Doctor catches sight of Glitz and KNOWS something is amiss Now, see here. I don't like the looks of this at all. * Mel_Bush looks at the two people standing with Beckwith * Mel_Bush does a double take upon seeing Jo * Jo_Grant notices Mel looking at her Um...something wrong...? You're...Jo Grant! Aren't you? * Beckwith walks up to Glitz and taps him on the shoulder * Third_Doctor looks at Mel and feels a shiver of precognition Something about that red-headed woman makes me think of carrot juice... nasty feeling it is, too. * Mel_Bush holds out a hand I'm Mel. I've heard a lot about you. Hi, Mel...I'm Jo. * Mel_Bush isn't quite sure what to say to Jo ***** Hello Sabalom. * Glitz hears his first name and is shocked * Glitz turns around Doing your job? Beckwith! That's my name...now, as I said, are you doing your job? Um, well, you know me. Always the reliable one. Right... ***** I notice our companions know each other. * Mel_Bush looks over at Glitz and Beckwith Yes, he said something about that. * Mel_Bush frowns I think Glitz has got something up his sleeve. Jo, I think we should leave here. * Jo_Grant frowns at the Doctor * Mel_Bush smiles at Jo and her friend Excuse me just a moment. * Mel_Bush marches over to Glitz and taps him on the shoulder Now, Jo! Doctor, why? Have you met...what is her name...Mel? * Third_Doctor whispers to Jo * Jo_Grant leans near the Doctor What is it? Something very odd is going on here. I think we should observe from a distance. * Jo_Grant is puzzled and a little alarmed * Third_Doctor moves off to a distance and pretends to be interested in a display of burial artifacts * Jo_Grant follows the Doctor in confusion ***** * Glitz gets close to Beckwith so that no one else can hear I'm listening. What the flipping hell are you doing here?! I have all of this sorted out, you know. Our...friend thought it would be wise to check on you. Friend? I thought it was just you, mate. I hate having bosses of bosses. Well, believe me. My boss finds it odd that you're consorting with the Doctor. The Doctor? I haven't seen that little twerp since I got that Mel. * Mel_Bush appears behind Glitz and taps him on the shoulder So who's this friend? Our friend who always dresses in black... The Master? I thought he was in the nick. * Beckwith sighs. Never mind, dullard. He is here. I know he is. I'm not sure what form, but I'm sure he's here... The Master? Glitz, what are you on about? Oh, Mel. Um, didn't your mother ever tell you how horrible it is to listen in to private conversations? Didn't your mother ever tell you how horrible it is to make underhanded dealings with shady characters? Shady characters? Mr. Beckwith here is a pillar of his community. Mr. Beckwith, don't you worry about anything. I'll get the job done with a modicum of fuss. You had better. Job? What job? Oh, nothing, Melanie. * Mel_Bush is definitely sensing trouble, but keeps quiet for now * Jo_Grant looks furtively over her shoulder at the group Oh, I'm just going to, um, authenticate an antique. Sabalom is just here to buy me a...souvenir from the gift shop. And, buy a souvenir. It's for my aunt. I needed to make sure he didn't forget. Two jobs really. Right. Ah. I see. But the one I'm interested in most is the gift... :innocently: And why couldn't you get this...*souvenir*...for yourself, Mr Beckwith? Financial troubles, I'm afraid. And you know how much of a philanthropist I am. Oh, right. Well, you've come to the right person. However, I have something that I may be able to sell...if you're interested, Miss Bush... To sell? All right, you've got my interest. Mel is NOT interested, Beckwith. * Glitz leads Mel away from Beckwith * Mel_Bush can't say that she's sorry Glitz, explain to me how he knew my name. Mel - you don't want to get into any business dealings with that man. He's not entirely honest. * Mel_Bush scoffs And what were you doing?! Making chicken soup for his sick mother? Well, I can 'andle meself, can't I? Not without me to look after you, you can't. * Mel_Bush smiles at Glitz * Maintenence_man measures some artifacts for shipment to the truck * Glitz notices the lightbulb headed man in the room * Jo_Grant pulls the Doctor into an alcove so they watch the group unobserved I think we need to infiltrate their plan. You know the redhead? She said her name was Mel. She seemed acquainted with you. Perhaps someone from our future. If it's someone from my future, we have an interesting paradox here indeed. The future? What??? And why should they all be here of all places? I don't think they're up to any good. Why don't you go over and see if you can gain the woman's confidence? * Jo_Grant winks at the Doctor, turns and moves towards Mel Who's the toff? The toff? The man in the fancy dress? * Mel_Bush looks back I'm not sure. But I know the girl. Oh, who's she? She's kind of cute. Her name's Jo Grant. She travelled with... * Mel_Bush realizes The Doctor! The Doctor? 'Ere? Yes, Glitz, the toff! It must be him! * Glitz frowns at the truth of Beckwith's words Well, we'd better not disturb him. Oh? Why not? He never seems to like my business dealings, even when they are honest. Well, if you're sure... I'm sure. All right, Glitz. So where do you want to go next? * Mel_Bush is a bit perturbed by all these goings-on * Glitz raises his voice a little Well, Mel, let's be off then. Such a nice little museum. We should come here some time when we can stay longer. * Glitz pats the phone number in his pocket You don't have to talk so loud - I'm standing right here, you know! * Mel_Bush likes to tease Glitz * Beckwith walks up to Glitz Here he comes again. * Jo_Grant approaches Mel smiling * Third_Doctor fades back into the alcove, hoping not to be noticed So Mel, what do you think of the exhibits? * Mel_Bush turns as Jo speaks Oh - hello again! Er - they're fantastic! I haven't been here in the longest time. * Jo_Grant smiles, keeping Glitz in the corner of her eye Neither have I...been ages since school. Which exhibit do you like the best? Oh, I dunno. I don't know what's here any more, really. I remember liking the document room, though. Leaving so soon, Sabalom? :whispering: Yes, can't do anything while the place is open, now can I? Can you what? Go? Fine, but remember, everyhwere you go, I'll be a step behind... And time *is* of the essence. Don't dawdle. Just be sure to wear quieter shoes next time! * Beckwith checks his shoes... Mel, are you coming? * Mel_Bush looks at Glitz Oh... Er, Melanie...can you recommed a good clothes shop of this era? * Mel_Bush does not hear Beckwith, as she is trying to figure out what to do next Well, we have documents for the ages in the next room. * Mel_Bush thinks - talk to Jo or go with Glitz? * Glitz taps his foot * Third_Doctor gestures at Jo to go with Mel * Jo_Grant touches Mel lightly on the arm Let's check the documents room. Erm. I think I'll best go with Glitz, actually. I can't let him out of my sight. * Maintenence_man shooes people out of the documents room and begins to wrap up the documents * Glitz walks out of the room * Mel_Bush smiles and shrugs helplessly Suit yourself... Ahhh, men...a friend...boyfriend? * Mel_Bush sticks her tongue out Nothing like that, no. * Third_Doctor goes to the documents room and engages the maintenance man in conversation * Beckwith grips Mel, hard. Ow! * Mel_Bush turns and looks at Beckwith * Jo_Grant sees Beckwith Hey! Leave her alone! * Glitz turns around to see Beckwith grabbing Mel You shall pay for such insolence! Insolence? Tongue-sticking out...feh! Oi, get away from her! * Mel_Bush elbows Beckwith in the stomach Ow! * Mel_Bush pushes away from him She insulted me! I wasn't insulting you! I was insulting Glitz! - I mean... Yes, Beckwith, she was insulting me. Oi, why me? What do you call that tongue thing then? Mel, are you okay? I'm fine, thanks. * Jo_Grant scowls at Beckwith Back off, creep. Fine. * Beckwith harrumphs. A small misunderstanding. Are you coming? Thanks, Glitz, Jo. * Jo_Grant guides Mel away and into the documents room * Mel_Bush pulls Glitz after her * Glitz leaves, glaring at Beckwith as he does ***** Hello, sir. The display is closed, I'm afraid. So, my good man. this is quite a job they've left for you, packing up all these documents. Well, that's what they pay me the big bucks for... * Third_Doctor flashes his UNIT ID Security, you know. Oh my. Why, I have nothing to do with security, sir... * Third_Doctor slips a small homing device into one of the boxes while the maintenance man isn't looking I was cleared through during my interview process. Totally clean. Is anything the matter? I'm sure there's not. I'm only checking. Can't be too careful, you know. * Maintenance_man continues packing and places the packages onto a large orange dolley ***** * Mel_Bush rubs her arm * Jo_Grant glares at Beckwith to see if he is following them * Beckwith is following 'Ere, why are were going here? I think we should go. * Glitz pats the phone number again Oh, come on, Glitz, let's have a look. Mel, what was that all about? I wish I knew, Jo! * Jo_Grant turns to Glitz Er...ah...you never know the weirdos you meet in public places. Pardon me, I need some shoes. Do you know where I can get them, Jo? * Jo_Grant stares at Beckwith Get away or I'm getting security. Fine, fine...ask for some shoes, get the Spanish Inquisition... * Jo_Grant glares * Mel_Bush looks around as they walk into the red-carpeted documents room * Jo_Grant tries questioning Mel again So Mel, what is your friend's name? Oh, pardon my manners! This is Glitz. Glitz, this is Jo. * Jo_Grant extends a hand Nice to meet ya...Glitz. * Jo_Grant doggedly persists with Mel in the documents room Isn't it wonderful! * Mel_Bush oohs and ahhs over all the ancient texts * Jo_Grant grins Yes, it is. * Glitz sees everyone is distracted in the documents room and pats his pocket as he leaves * Glitz thinks that if he can do the job now, he can call that secretary tonight and... * Glitz nips out while everyone is chatting So, Jo, have you been with the Doctor long? * Mel_Bush pauses - maybe she should not have said that... * Jo_Grant stammers a bit Oh...well...not long, really... * Maintenance_man pushes the dolley out of the room and brings it to shipping and handling * Maintenance_man leaves the packages in the shipping room for the truck * Glitz looks ever the innocent one as he follows the maintenance man * Jo_Grant notices Glitz has slipped out and hopes the Doctor is on the case * Mel_Bush is too busy looking at Alice's Adventures Under Ground to notice Glitz leaving So Mel, how did you happen to come here today? Oh, just wanted to see home again. Me too, sometimes I get homesick. I've been travelling a lot. * Jo_Grant grins at Mel Me too... * Jo_Grant glances about How do you like working with the Doctor? * Mel_Bush thinks that's right - Jo worked with him... * Jo_Grant looks at Mel in amazement * Mel_Bush clearly remembers the Doctor alluding to something about that How did you know his name? You said. * Mel_Bush knows perfectly well Jo didn't, but covers it up well * Jo_Grant is dubious Did I? * Jo_Grant looks uncertainly at Mel uh...ha...maybe I did. * Jo_Grant eyes narrow slightly but she smiles to smooth over the moment * Mel_Bush smiles reassuringly at Jo ***** * Beckwith walks out into the street, goes into the alley, and finds a homeless man in beaten sneakers. He kills the man and steals his shoes. These shoes...they fit perfectly... ***** * Glitz takes out one of his pistols and uses the butt to knock out the maintenance man * Glitz pulls him into a closet and removes his clothes * Glitz puts the maintenance man's clothes over his own * Glitz looks sort of Brian Blessed-ish in his new outfit Good thing you don't go for those miracle diets, mate * Glitz nips back into the hallway * Third_Doctor is still hiding in the alcove * Third_Doctor spots Glitz and wonders what he's up to * Third_Doctor knows something is wrong, since Glitz has the maintenance man's clothes * Third_Doctor decides to let Glitz do what he will and see what he's up to * Glitz sees the lightbulb bloke (the Doctor? Really? Hmmmm) is following him * Glitz tries to look maintenancy as he walks into the Egyptian room * Glitz sees the Rosetta Stone. A rock. Risking life and limb for a rock. Hardly worth it. * Glitz thinks of what Beckwith will do if he fails It's worth it. * Glitz takes out a sonic lance and disconnects the alarm without setting it off * Glitz takes a small black object from his vest under the uniform * Glitz turns on the dimensional chamber and pulls out a fake stone * Glitz carefully picks up the real stone and places it into the dimensional chamber * Glitz puts the fake in its place and turns the alarm back on * Glitz places the dimensional chamber in his vest pocket again ***** So how do you like it? It? Working with him? I didn't realize I'd said that either. I like it just fine. * Jo_Grant smiles sweetly You didn't say, I just assumed... Well. * Mel_Bush looks around And what about you and your friend Glitz? Hmm? Oh, I just watch over him. He has a tendency to get into things he shouldn't. * Jo_Grant grins Watch over him? You sound like his keeper. You could say that. * Mel_Bush smiles * Jo_Grant chuckles * Mel_Bush looks about the room Where'd Glitz get to, anyway? * Jo_Grant glances around I think he went back down the hall...he has been gone for some time. I think I'd better go check on him. * Mel_Bush leads Jo out of the documents room and threads her way around exhibits back to the Egyptian hallway * Mel_Bush comes into the Egyptian area and sees Glitz through a pane of glass * Glitz whistles innocently as he walks back to the closet where the unconscious man is resting There you are! * Jo_Grant glances around hoping to see the Doctor Oh, Mel! What have you been up to? Me? Oh, nothing. How can i get up to anything with you about? * Glitz tries to sound disappointed as if he'd not yet got the job done There's a first time for everything. * Mel_Bush grins at Glitz' compliment - well, sort-of compliment * Jo_Grant takes in Glitz and furtively glances over her shoulder for the Doctor * Jo_Grant sees the some things lying around but no maintenance man * Mel_Bush is oddly uncomfortable with Jo around * Glitz wonders why the Doctor never stopped him, but figures that's not his job Well, I'd better get out of this garb before I get in trouble. * Mel_Bush realizes how Glitz is dressed * Mel_Bush laughs Oi, don't you start. * Glitz starts removing the maintenance man's clothes Why are you wearing that? Well, as you seem to have interrupted my work, I might as well stop entirely. * Jo_Grant frowns ever so slightly I know you wouldn't approve. Your *work*? * Mel_Bush isn't too happy about that and looks at Glitz suspiciously * Glitz drops the clothes onto the floor You *have* been up to something, haven't you! He's okay, don't worry. Who's "he"? I really *can't* let you out of my sight, can I! * Jo_Grant stands half-listening, impatiently wondering where the Doctor is * Glitz points to the closet * Glitz smiles. * Mel_Bush stares at Glitz and then goes over to the closet I can't ever seem to be my nice usual dishonest self when you are around. * Glitz leaves the Egypt room * Mel_Bush shrieks upon seeing the man crumpled inside, drawing a couple of security guards from another room Glitz! * Glitz is already gone from the museum * Jo_Grant walks around looking for the Doctor and hears Mel's shriek * Jo_Grant runs in the direction of the scream * Mel_Bush bends down and feels for the man's pulse * Mel_Bush breathes a sigh of relief to see that the maintenance man is alive and well * Mel_Bush beckons the security guards to the maintenance man in the closet He's fine, I just found him, but I have to go. * Mel_Bush ducks around the security guards and heads outside to find Glitz ***** * Third_Doctor pushes his way out of the sarcophagus where he was hiding and inadvertently got stuck * Jo_Grant runs around the corner in time to see the Doctor jump out of the sarcophagus Jo, come quickly. Luckily I planted a homing device in the documents. * Jo_Grant rushes up to the Doctor, still amazed at his hiding spot * Third_Doctor leads Jo on a frantic chase to reach the TARDIS * Jo_Grant runs behind like a good companion * Third_Doctor reaches the TARDIS (parked conveniently outside the museum) and opens the door * Jo_Grant sees the TARDIS and dashes in past the Doctor Lucky we didn't take the Underground, Jo. * Jo_Grant grins You've got that right! * Third_Doctor sets up a device on the console to track the homing device Doctor, what has Glitz done? I think he has tried to steal the Rosetta Stone. But I think he lost his nerve at the last moment. The Rosetta Stone? Why would he want that? It's not well known, Jo, but the Rosetta Stone was carved on an artifact that was the remains of an alien ship that crashed on the earth in the early Egyptian era. You're kidding! No, I never joke, Jo. So, this bloke Beckwith is one of those aliens? Yes, I believe so. And who is Glitz? He and Mel know you. * Third_Doctor checks out his readouts. There, a spaceship in geosychonous orbit around the Earth. * Jo_Grant frowns a bit at Doctor's mysteriousness about his life but shrugs it off * Jo_Grant comes around the console and looks Now, if we just take a little side trip onto that spaceship, I think we can arrange a surprise for Mr. Glitz and his employer. * Third_Doctor sets coordinates Side trip! We don't know what we will find there! Doctor, what if we walk right into a some sort of a trap... I don't believe they will be expecting us, Jo. * Jo_Grant sighs, exasperated * The_TARDIS dematerializes ***** * Beckwith is in front of the museum, waiting for Glitz * Glitz sees Beckwith Come with me. What do you want? Did you get the "gift for my aunt"? Not yet. Not 'til tonight. I am not going to risk stealing anything with the Doctor around! Good move...hmph. I got new shoes. What do you think? Are they quieter? Yeah, quiet as the grave. Which is where you'll be if you don't get it tonight... rendezvous with me at your shuttle. I'll be waiting... All right. What time? Hmm...9:00 pm. 9? Museum closes at 8, that hardly gives me any time. You *are* a master thief, are you not? One hour should be sufficient. Of course I am. I got that title by being careful. One hour. Meet me at the shuttle. Do not fail. Time is of the essence. Alright, I'll be there at nine. I'll be waiting. * Glitz leaves the alley and looks for a payphone * Mel_Bush bumps into Glitz as he exits the alley Oh! Glitz! * Glitz thinks he has it figured out... Oh no, her again! Mel, what a surprise! Surprise? I, um, thought you were really thick with that girl there. * Mel_Bush thinks about Jo I don't know her! I'm afraid I'll slip up and tell her something I shouldn't. Hmmmm. Glitz, what was that man doing in the closet?! Not very much, I shouldn't wonder. * Mel_Bush is not amused by Glitz' joke Well, I have things I have to do. Have fun on Earth, Mel. Write when you learn how! * Glitz heads away from the museum "Have fun on Earth"? You're not leaving, are you! * Mel_Bush pursues Glitz Well, there are people to do, things to see. * Glitz pats his pocket again This is ten years before my time! I might meet myself! * Mel_Bush pauses How did we get here, anyway? By a shuttle, or weren't you paying attention? No. How did we get back ten thousand years in time? Heh heh. You travel for three years with a Time Lord and know nothing about time travel... I know enough to be sure that you can't do it by yourself! I didn't do it by myself, I had a ship do the traveling for me. Glitz, the Nosferatu II isn't a time machine! Is it? Yes, it is. That starfire drive was easily configurable into a time engine. oh... Good thing Kane didn't know it. * Mel_Bush wishes Glitz had told her about that before Well, can you give me an evening by myself? I don't know if I can trust you... I have a, um business venture to engage in. But I would like to get away for a while, just see the sights. Glitz, promise me you won't do anything I wouldn't. Tell you what, meet me in the shuttle at 9. Oh, and take this with you, you might need it. * Glitz gives Mel a handgun A gun?! Why would I need that?! It's a dangerous city, and these are dangerous times. 1976?! Besides, Beckwith might be about, and I don't trust him more than I can throw him. All right, but I don't like it... * Mel_Bush takes the gun and gingerly tucks it away in her tracksuit Take care, will you? * Mel_Bush smiles You too, Glitz. Oh, I will, don't worry about me! * Glitz wanders off to find a pay phone * Mel_Bush walks off around the museum to see the city before it gets too dark ***** * The_TARDIS materializes in the hold of the Nosferatu II * Jo_Grant turns on the monitor and looks * Jo_Grant grins Pretty good piloting this time, Doctor. I can get where I'm going when I put my mind to it. * Jo_Grant looks down at the console * Third_Doctor opens the main doors and goes out into Glitz's deserted ship Doctor, these reading indicate the presence of another time machine...we are in another TARDIS! * Third_Doctor turns back to look back into the TARDIS at Jo * Jo_Grant looks around Doctor...Doctor? Oh my giddy aunt! * Third_Doctor [is channeling the second Doctor] [I was gonna say Harry Sullivan:)] * Jo_Grant looks strangely at the Doctor Well, we'll have to do something about this! * Jo_Grant throws up her hands Okay... what? We're going to have to do some tricky programming. Come on, Jo. This should be a piece of cake. * Jo_Grant does not feel too confident over that remark * Third_Doctor goes looking for the console of Glitz's TARDIS * Jo_Grant follows Materializing one TARDIS inside another is a dangerous business. But we seem to have survived the first step. The FIRST step...? * Jo_Grant has feelings of misgiving as she follows behind Yes, we're now in a temporal recursion. However, it is a manageable situation, as long as I can manage to reverse the polarity of the... no... that won't work. * Third_Doctor stops and thinks What we need is to set up a tachyon transition loop. * Jo_Grant stares at the Doctor If we can get the tachyon feedback built to a sufficient level, we will break out of the recursion. It will also have a very unfortunate effect on Glitz's ability to time travel. Doctor, we are here to thwart these...aliens. Now you are saying we are dangerously stuck here? Not stuck at all, if this works. * Jo_Grant shrugs in resignation Okay...let's do it, then. * Third_Doctor gets out his sonic screwdriver and starts working on some of the controls * Third_Doctor is engrossed in rerouting the power conduits in Glitz's console * Jo_Grant assists the Doctor Here Jo, take this wire and stretch it across here and see if you can attach it to the regripping magnetic dormite over there. And be careful, if it breaks, we're in trouble. * Jo_Grant stretches the wire and barely attaches it * Third_Doctor twiddles with something deep in the console Doctor, it almost didn't extend. Now, we must get back to our TARDIS quickly. * Jo_Grant races back with the Doctor * Third_Doctor enters the TARDIS and rushes to the console Now, I need to direct a tachyon beam at the device we just rigged. * Jo_Grant moves to the console * Third_Doctor flips a switch and a humming noise begins Let's hope it works. * Cheap_special_effect jumps from the Doctor's TARDIS to Glitz's console * Jo_Grant anxiously awaits the outcome of this experiment There, now to dematerialize! * The_TARDIS wheezes and groans and dematerializes ***** * Nine o'clock comes by * Mel_Bush stands by the invisible shuttle on the grounds of Kensington Palace * Glitz makes his way to the shuttle at Kensington * Glitz is smiling and whistling * Glitz is quite happy * Mel_Bush nervously watches a couple of weirdos walk by * Mel_Bush sees someone brandishing a crumpet-toasting fork and looks away hurriedly * Glitz sees Mel at the shuttle and waves * Beckwith looks up from his bench, where he is reading a copy of TV21 Glitz, am I glad to see you! I didn't remember how weird London could be at night. Weird? It's a beautiful night. The people on Earth are simply wonderful. Beautiful? That's hardly like you, Glitz. I love Earth people. Hello Glitz...have you seen this nonsense? Yarvelling and Zoflain? Everyone knows it's Davros who created the Daleks. Do you have my gift? * Mel_Bush backs away from Beckwith Beckwith! Sabalom. * Glitz's mood seems to droop a little Glitz, I thought you didn't want to do business with him. If I had my druthers, Mel, I wouldn't. My aunt is waiting... * Mel_Bush looks from Beckwith to Glitz What's going on here? It's in the shuttle, Beckwith. Access code 3457. * Mel_Bush walks up to Beckwith Shuttle doors open... * Glitz grabs Mel Hey! * Beckwith strides in * Glitz whispers Leave him to it. Stop him, Glitz! * Mel_Bush struggles to get to Beckwith * Beckwith looks about the shuttle * Glitz shouts in a commanding tone RETURN! * Mel_Bush stamps on Glitz' foot * Mel_Bush jumps aboard the shuttle as the door closes * Glitz watches as the shuttle takes off * Shuttle goes toward the Nosferatu II Mel! Damn you! * Glitz sits on a bench and frowns about Mel * Glitz takes the dimensional chamber out of his pocket * Glitz smiles with a very clever idea * Glitz starts tinkering with the controls on the dimensional chamber * Glitz creates a link with the planet Regal * Glitz walks throught the dimensional chamber and ends up on Regal with the Rosetta Stone * Glitz decides that he could sell this rock and this chamber to get a new ship and a new crew. I might actually miss Mel... * Glitz goes to a pawn shop to sell both items Perhaps I can pick her up some time. Shame she's such a prude. * Glitz pockets the grotzis ***** Aieeee! I can scream louder than you can! * Mel_Bush demonstrates * Beckwith looks at the console Manual control. Access override 40596. What do you want with us, anyway? * Mel_Bush walks around the console to look at Beckwith Damn, it's not working! * Mel_Bush pulls out the handgun slowly * Mel_Bush points it at Beckwith * Mel_Bush's voice starts to squeak as she speaks nervously All right, get back against the wall! * Beckwith pulls out the Jewels to dazzle Mel Put those away! * Mel_Bush blinks against the light of the jewels Put away the gun first. Why? Those can't harm me! * Mel_Bush hopes But you're blind right now, aren't you? ...not entirely... * Mel_Bush can see a vague outline of something If you ever want to see, then put the gun away and tell me where the gift is. * Mel_Bush is confused The gift? You mean what Glitz was getting for you? I don't know! For my aunt. The one Sabalom picked up for me. He didn't tell me that! Hmmm...can you get this thing back to Earth? Or find Glitz? Possibly. I do know a thing or two about computers, you know. But I won't help you. * Beckwith puts away the Jewels. Go to it. That's better. Now stand against the wall. Ms. Bush, you must think me a fool. I don't know what you are. Go ahead. Fire. * Mel_Bush can't bring herself to fire - he hasn't *done* anything yet... I am the one who has seen the glories of Forever. And for Forever to live, I must have my gift. * Shuttle enters the Nosferatu II * Mel_Bush feels a lurch as the shuttle docks with the Nosferatu II What do you mean? Why should I tell you? * Mel_Bush plays along with Beckwith If you want me to help you, I have to know what you're doing. Hmmm...all you need know is that for things to remain as they are, I need my gift. And Glitz is the only one who can get it for me. And you want me to take you back to Earth? I want you to take me to Glitz. I won't let you harm him! I will not harm him, so long as he gives me what I need. I am at his mercy. So is Forever. * Mel_Bush isn't sure what to do * Mel_Bush doesn't trust this Beckwith person at all, though * Mel_Bush grabs a spool of yrinium wire What is that? Turn around and put your hands behind your back. Please. * Mel_Bush attempts a smile at Beckwith Ms. Bush, have I done a *thing* to hurt you or Sabalom? Apart from that unfortunate tounge-sticking incident, that is? Not yet, but I don't trust you. Why not? I am the Emissary of Forever. Well... Forever will be scarred if I do not get what we need. * Mel_Bush is loathe to dislike someone without a reason * Mel_Bush sighs All right, but I'll probably regret this. * Mel_Bush puts the gun away, drops the spool of wire and bends over the computer You will not Miss Bush, and you shall be well rewarded for your efforts... ***** We did it, Jo. We're free of the other TARDIS, and it can't time travel any more. Glitz can move anywhere in this time zone, but he's stuck here. * Jo_Grant grins Well, he won't be happy when he finds out! * Jo_Grant dimples cutely I doubt it. But it will make it a lot easier to recover the Rosetta Stone. What now Doctor? We wait... and see what happens when Glitz returns to his ship. * Jo_Grant plops down in a nearby chair and waits * Third_Doctor begins to think he should make some effort to rescue Mel... she is a future companion, after all * Jo_Grant looks up at the Doctor's expression What? * Jo_Grant suspects the Doctor has something else in mind * Third_Doctor considers the options If we stay here, hovering outside the other TARDIS, we should be close by when Glitz and Mel return. * Jo_Grant is confused What is it you really want to do, Doctor? Glitz is a thief and he is stuck here if he steals the Stone. Yes. I think we should be close by to help pick up the pieces, as it were. * Jo_Grant smirks But Mel doesn't deserve to be stranded. * Jo_Grant thinks about this and agrees Wait, Jo, look at the scanner, isn't that a shuttle? Yes, the shuttle is un-docking now. * Third_Doctor sets new coordinates ***** * Mel_Bush's mind is racing, trying to figure out a way to safeguard herself and Glitz in case Beckwith is a nasty There we are. * Shuttle heads back toward Kensington Palace Good. Now, any clue as to where he is. Did you put a homing beacon on him or something, by any chance? No, there's no beacon. But I might be able to fix in on his armor. It's not from this time. Fine idea. Try it. * Mel_Bush fiddles with the controls That's odd...I can't seem to locate him. * Beckwith pounds the shuttle wall * Mel_Bush twirls a couple more buttons I don't know where he is! Damn him. He will pay! * Mel_Bush is starting to panic How could he have left the Earth? I believe you Miss Bush, but I am puzzled too... * The_TARDIS materializes at the back of the shuttle interior * Third_Doctor comes out of the TARDIS stealthily * Jo_Grant hovers closely behind He must be back on the Nosferatu. Go there. Now! * Mel_Bush fiddles with the controls to get the shuttle to return to the ship I am! * Third_Doctor hides behind a bulkhead and waits for Mel to come near :quietly: He can't have left me! * Mel_Bush looks up Psst...Miss Bush! Please, won't you tell me what you and Glitz were doing? I can't harm you! I cannot speak. * Mel_Bush gives Beckwith her best puppy-dog look I cannot speak. * Jo_Grant watches from behind another bulkhead :pleading: Why not? * Third_Doctor tries to get Mel's attention * Mel_Bush sees movement out of the corner of her eye and slowly turns her head, ever so slightly Forever awaits. Every moment we waste on trivial manners is scarring Forever. Find Glitz NOW! * Mel_Bush is a bit frightened by the intensity in Beckwith's voice :plaintively: I can't! * Third_Doctor gestures for Mel to try to get Beckwith closer * Mel_Bush nods to the Doctor Then we shall look. Even if it takes all our lives. Look, come over to this panel. Maybe I did something wrong. * Beckwith comes over. * Mel_Bush moves out of the way to allow Beckwith access to the panel, and the Doctor access to Beckwith * Third_Doctor is ready to spring There. * Mel_Bush points Do you see any mistakes? * Third_Doctor leaps from concealment and grabs Beckwith Hey! * Mel_Bush screams and steps back from the flying velvet figure * Mel_Bush was not startled by him - just doing it for appearances * Beckwith struggles * Third_Doctor uses Venusian aikido to subdue the villain Get him, Doctor! * Jo_Grant jumps out from behind the bulkhead and moves to Mel * Mel_Bush runs over and picks up the yrinium wire * Third_Doctor gets Beckwith in a half-Nelson (Not many people know Nelson was a Venusian) * Beckwith starts up the TOS fight music, and after a long struggle, is Venusian aiki-doed into submission Jo, get his hands behind his back! * Mel_Bush pulls out a length of the wire * Jo_Grant grabs the villain's arms Were you ever a Queen Scout, Jo? * Mel_Bush pulls the wire around Beckwith's wrists * Jo_Grant grins I don't know how my knot-tying skills are... * Third_Doctor helps the women truss Beckwith * Jo_Grant assists Mel in tying the knots There, that's done him. * Beckwith semi-conciously murmurs Forever...evil...Glitz... * Beckwith then passes out Very good, Mel. I'm sure you'll make a fine companion someday. * Mel_Bush looks up at the Doctor, surprised. Or, maybe you made a fine companion... You know? I'm sure we're going to be wonderful friends. * Mel_Bush grins We are. * Mel_Bush surveys the Doctor's waistline I like this regeneration, though. Just one thing. Go easy on the carrot juice. I despise it. Martial arts is excellent for your health, you know! * Jo_Grant smiles at this exchange * Third_Doctor holds out a hand to Jo Now, Jo, I think we should leave Miss Bush to take the shuttle back to Earth and Mr. Glitz. * Jo_Grant takes the Doctor's hand * Third_Doctor returns to the TARDIS * Jo_Grant enters with hiim Goodbye! * Mel_Bush waves * Jo_Grant waves and closes the door * The_TARDIS dematerializes * Mel_Bush watches the TARDIS dematerialize somewhat sadly * Mel_Bush turns back to the console Now...about Glitz... * Mel_Bush sets the shuttle back towards Kensington * Mel_Bush passes time by securing Beckwith more tightly * Glitz lands a newer, sleeker ship in the park in London * Glitz gets out and waits for Mel * Mel_Bush hops up as the shuttle lands and runs outside, hoping desperately to see Glitz * Glitz sees Mel and hugs her Glitz! * Mel_Bush hugs Glitz back I thought you'd left me for good! About bloody time you got here, I've been waiting five minutes! * Mel_Bush grins at Glitz and tweaks his nose affectionately Well, are you ready for my new lifestyle? New lifestyle? It's about time! * Glitz gestures toward his new lean ship I'm not going to ask how you came across that. ***** * Beckwith grogs awake, still bound and in the shuttle * Beckwith hears a deep, resonant voice. Do you have what I need? I tried...they tricked me... * Beckwith sobs I TRIED! Unsatisfactory. ***** I've traveled for three years alone now and decided to change things. * Glitz leads Mel to his ship Well, usually alone Hang on, don't forget about that business partner of yours. ***** * Beckwith is crumbled into ashes... My final revenge is coming, Sabalom Glitz...you have transgressed me for the *last time*... ***** So. Let me tell you all about my adventures. I can't wait to hear! ::the end!::