Summary
The Doctor visits a girl Clio who fell into a deep sleep after being poisoned by her uncle, the Doctor keeps her alive by using a stasis bed which allows her to wake up periodically to see her family. The Doctor later visits her in each of his later incarnations, each time without a companion. Each Doctor brings a gift for Clio. The Third Doctor bringing presents from his preceding incarnations in order to catch up. From the First Doctor Clio receives a broach, from the Second a recorder, from the Third an empty box containing hope, from the Fourth a bag of jelly babies, from the Fifth the piece of celery from his lapel, from the Sixth a cloth cat, and from the Seventh a Blue Peter badge. The Eighth Doctor finally releases her permanently from sleep after her family has all died, keeping her happy as she enjoys the fresh air one last time before she ages to death before him.
Characters
References
- Senexium Pulverate
- Dolmara is a neighbouring planet, ruled by Clio's father's cousin Malvek.
- The Blue Peter badge the Doctor gives Clio came from the Doctor's companion; Ace.
Notes
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Continuity
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Timeline
For the First Doctor:
- This story occurs after DWM: Cambridge Previsited
- This story occurs before DW: The Massacre
For the Second Doctor:
For the Third Doctor:
- This story occurs after MA: Downtime
- This story occurs before ST: Dream Devils
For the Fourth Doctor:
- This story occurs after TN: Wonderland
- This story occurs before ST: The Northern Heights
For the Fifth Doctor:
- This story occurs after DWM: The Moderator
- This story occurs before ST: Suspension and Disbelief
For the Sixth Doctor:
- This story occurs after ST: The Death of Me
- This story occurs before ST: Teach Yourself Ballroom Dancing (Part III)
For the Seventh Doctor:
- This story occurs after DWM: Stairway to Heaven
- This story occurs before IHP: Once in a Lifetime
For the Eighth Doctor:
- This story occurs after ST: Model Train Set
- This story occurs before ST: Greenaway
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