"Gone"


Chapter 39

"A Pointless Discussion"


STANDARD DISCLAIMER: See: Chapter 1


"So you see, I've had a great deal of responsibility," the Doctor said.

"Yes. And I'd bet that your wanderings weren't always as aimless as you'd have people believe."

The Doctor shrugged.

"Were you ordered to destroy Gallifrey?"

"No. And I'm not dodging responsibility. I simply can't live with it. I have two choices: Amnesia or madness. And I'm no good to anyone mad."

"I still think you're taking the easy way out, Theta. But I won't trouble you any longer. It's a pointless discussion anyway."

"Zeta – "

"Sleep well. When you wake, you won't remember any of this."


CONTINUED IN CHAPTER 40, "What Have They Done?"