(This is exactly taken from Doctor Who Series Two Episode Two: "New Earth", so contains spoilers from the episode if you haven't seen it- Spoiler Warning)
"New Earth: Final Scene"
The T.A.R.D.I.S doors creak open. The Doctor walks out of time machine into a highly decorated side chamber, just near the main body of the party. It is the party from the recording (see the Psychograph Scene... coming soon)- held in the honor of the Ambassador of Thrace.
Cassandra (Younger)- O.S: For Bodeley's sake, don't do that. He'll be livid.
The Doctor passes under the half tied curtain into the main room, followed by Chip (Cassandra's soul sharing his body) and Rose. Chip is wearing a black shall over old hospital clothes and covering up his many of his tattoos.
Cassandra (Younger)- O.S: Oh no, don't! Stop it! (She giggles)
As Chip moves forward his eyes brighten and a smile begins to slowly appear on his face.
Cassandra (Younger)- O.S: That's simply not true. Tiny! Egypt was so dismal.
Cassandra is surrounded by a fairly large crowd- mostly men- who are all laughing at what she is saying.
Chip looks back to the Doctor.
Cassandra (Younger)- O.S: And the mosquitoes, I can't tell you....
Chip: Thank you.
The Doctor: Just go and don't look back.
Rose: (In Chip's ear) Good luck.
Chip smiles at her and gives her a polite nod, slowly making his was across the quieter side of room (most are gathered near the end). B/G- Two guests mingle with each other. A waiter passes with a loaded tray of champagne. The wall on his right has a water feature that resembles a Waterfall. He smiles as he is only a few paces away from his younger self, who is wrapping up her conversation.
Cassandra (Younger)- O.S: And if you actually see them, you're shocked.
Cassandra (Younger): (Wags her finger at the closest guy) But don't quote me on that.
Cassandra (Younger)- O.S: Oh you naughty people!
Cassandra (Younger): A Bientot!
She grandly begins to walk away, flourishing her hand.
Chip: Excuse me, the Lady Cassandra?
Cassandra (Younger): I'm sorry, I don't need anything right now, I'm fine, thank you.
Chip: (As Cassandra slowly turns) No, I just wanted to say. You look beautiful.
Cassandra (Younger): (He smiles. Pause, thinking how to react) Well, that's very kind, you strange little thing. (Looks him up and down) Thank you very much.
Chip: (Slightly taken aback, but ignores "her" own judgement) I mean it. (Steps closer to her) You look... (almost whisper) so beautiful.
Her face changes, looking as though she was terribly moved by this (as though it was a long time since anyone had truly complimented her).
Cassandra (Younger): (Voice is softer) Thank you.
Chip exhales. His eyes close. He falls forwards as though he has lost all ability to stand.
Cassandra (Younger): Oh, my Lord! (She goes down to her knees, catching him before he hits the floor) Are you alright? What is it, what's wrong? (To a guest that moves around her with a drink still in hand) Someone get some help. Call a medic or something (Other guests disperse) quickly!
Female Guest- O.S: Who is he?
Cassandra (Younger): (Pulls back his hood slightly to take his pulse, revealing a few of the tattoos) I don't know, he just came up to me. Don't even know his name. He just collapsed. I think he's dying. (More people are turning their backs and walking away) Someone do something. I've got you, sweetheart (begins to cradle him, rocking him gently on her knee). It's all right.
The Doctor and Rose watch on silently.
Cassandra (Younger)- O.S: There you are. There you are. I've got you.
Cassandra (Younger): (Almost completely alone in the middle of the room, keeping Chip company. Everyone else has ever turned their back or gone) It'll be alright. There, there. You poor little thing.
The Doctor nudges Rose and they slowly walk away, Rose looks back before disappearing behind the curtain. The Doctor then looks back, his glance long.
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