Dodo:
[
talking to the Doctor, surrounded by Nanina and Steven] Are you all right, Doctor?
Dr. Who:
Yes, I think so, my dear. I must have fallen into some kind of a coma. It was as though... as though all my powers had been sapped.
Dr. Who:
[
triumphantly to Dodo] You know, my dear, there's something very satisfying, about destroying something that's evil. Don't you think?
Dodo:
Yes!
[
Dodo joins in the destruction of the lab as the Doctor looks exasperated]
Dr. Who:
[
talking about needing a leader] Jano, since you have destroyed the power you held over Chal and his people, you realize now, of course, that you've got to learn to live together.
Jano:
Yes. But the fear and hatred of the past will only die slowly. We need someone like yourself as a mediator until we have become one people.
Dr. Who:
I see. But in my case, I am afraid that is utterly impossible.
Jano:
The man we need must inspire trust. His judgments must come from his heart even more than his head.
Chal:
[
the Doctor smiles knowingly, as Chal and Jano turn to Steven] Here is the leader we want, Jano.
Jano:
This is what I thought.
Steven:
[
struggling for words and looking surprised at the choice of him for leader] Just a minute. I couldn't...
Dr. Who:
A great honour, dear boy.
Steven:
But I can't walk out on you and Dodo!
Dr. Who:
Just think of the challenge to be able to set up the people on this planet for a new life. You're quite ready for this task.
Steven:
You think I can do it?
Dr. Who:
Yes, I do. And you're the only man who can, my boy.
Steven:
[
to Chal] And the offer come from both sides?
Chal:
You would give us new hope. Our people will become great again - we will learn to live as equals - without bitterness.
Steven:
What about Tor?
Tor:
I should accept your decisions.
Steven:
[
there is a moment's silence as Steven considers the momentous decision] Very well. I will stay.
Chal:
Thank you... and thank you! You have justified our faith.
Dodo:
[
running over to Steven to be comforted] Oh Steven!
Steven:
[
giving Dodo a hug] I shall miss you both, Dodo.
[
last lines]
Dr. Who:
[
Steven saying goodbye] Well, I must say, young man, I'm very proud of you.
Steven:
Doctor, I don't know if...
Dr. Who:
I know, I know my boy. Well, go on, you mustn't keep them waiting.
Steven:
[
shaking hands with the Doctor] Goodbye, Doctor.
Dr. Who:
[
shaking Steven's hand] Goodbye Steven, and good luck.
[
Steven turns and hurries away. But at the door, he hesitates and sadly turns back to give a last look at the Doctor and Dodo. He gives a small wave, and disappears]
Dodo:
[
sobbing] Doctor, do you think we'll ever see him again?
Dr. Who:
[
comforting Dodo] Well, who knows, my dear? In this strange complex of time and space, anything can happen.
[
turning to leave]
Dr. Who:
Come along, little one, we must go.
[
arm-in-arm, the Doctor and Dodo stroll out of the devastated laboratory]
Dr. Who:
We mustn't look back.
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