After an hour of searching, Chris and Alex found DI Ray Carling tied up, and left by the side of the Thames. His leather jacket was in ruins, torn up, and he was scarred and bruised. Chris let out a chuckle which annoyed Ray. They were best friends though so he didn't mind too much. Alex helped him up off the floor and the three walked back to the Quattro. Alex and Chris told Ray about DI John Smith and then Ray told the others about the people who kidnapped them, "They had odd voices. Rasping, in pain," when they reached the Guv's car he was also there – but not with the new DI. "Where's the new Di, Guv?" asked Ray.
They were in their positions. They knew where John Smith was. They had got messages, telling them where to find him. However, the room was empty. "Damn it. They lied! Bolly, Raymundo. Fire up the Quattro!" The car exhilarated back to the base where the Guv found a message. It read as followed:
To 'The Guv',
I'm safe and heading back to where I came from. I know they're dead. I am safe and I enclose my DI badge. I am going to say goodbye. I will give you a lead – The Idle Gang. They're planning to take down the police force,
Your short term DI, John Smith
Gene Hunt crumpled up the letter and threw it in the bin.
The Doctor had his last glance of the 1980s. A good bunch of years, he thought to himself. He also knew he was partly in limbo, and knew he must leave. The idle gang – a good cover. He hoped it didn't mess up Gene Hunt's gang too much. Oh well. "Fire up the TARDIS"
To fill in the gaps
The Doctor had sent the messages of where to find him so he could get back to the police station and leave the other message to the Guv
He and Ray were kidnapped by 1980s robotic killers, but used by who remains unknown
The Doctor and Gene Hunt's stories won't cross again. Ever again...