Doctor who the end of the world Page #7

Season #1 Episode #2

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[Maintenance duct]

DOCTOR:
So tell me, Jabe, what's a tree like you doing in a place like this?

JABE:
Respect for the Earth.

DOCTOR:
Oh, come on. Everyone on this platform's worth zillions.

JABE:
Well, perhaps it's a case of having to be seen at the right occasions.

DOCTOR:
In case your share prices drop? I know you lot. You've got massive forests everywhere, roots everywhere, and there's always money in land.

JABE:
All the same, we respect the Earth as family. So many species evolved from that planet. Mankind is only one. I'm another. My ancestors were transplanted from the planet down below, and I'm a direct descendant of the tropical rainforest.

DOCTOR:
Excuse me.

(He scans a door panel marked Welcome to Platform One. Guide of Platform One Do You Need Assistance. A keypad labelled Maintenance log in, then Access denied.)

JABE:
And what about your ancestry, Doctor? Perhaps you could tell a story or two. Perhaps a man only enjoys trouble when there's nothing else left. I scanned you earlier. The metal machine had trouble identifying your species. It refused to admit your existence. And even when it named you, I wouldn't believe it. But it was right. I know where you're from. Forgive me for intruding, but it's remarkable that you even exist. I just wanted to say how sorry I am.

(She puts her hand on his arm, and the Doctor puts his hand over hers. A tear drops from his eye. He gets the door open.)

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