They were running for their lives. K9 lagged far behind, trundling as fast as he could. Bullets pinged off of his metal body.

The soldiers would catch K9 before he made it to safety. ROmana knew they would destroy him. She turned to run back.

The Doctor beat her. He scooped K9 up and sprinted back towards the TARDIS. Romana waited inside the door and slammed it when they were safe, barely in time.

K9 was badly damaged. His survival hung in the balance and the Doctor worried greatly. Romana did not receive new gifts until their friend was repaired.