Relatively Speaking A This Time Round story by Lorrill Buyens "What's going on?" Sarah Jane asked, gesturing at the "CLOSED FOR PRIVATE PARTY" sign on This Time Round's front door. "It's some kind of reunion, near's I can tell," Mike Yates answered, as he tried to peer through one of the not-quite- completely shaded windows. "Large one, too - look at all the people who've showed up, and it's not even seven o'clock yet..." "Come *on*, Mike," Sarah snapped, tugging at his arm. "Let's leave the nice people to their party." "What happened to your reporter's curiosity?" "It's parked at the Quail and Bush, along with a pint with your name on it. Besides, who cares about some stupid reunion, anyway?" "I suppose you're right." Mike sighed as he followed her to her car. "I'd still like to know who's in there, though." Meanwhile, back at This Time Round, the reunion was in full swing. "Doctor," the Thirteenth Doctor said to the First, "I'd like you to meet our alt-universe self. And this is the Cushing Doctor, and that's the Leekley Doctor over there by the punchbowl, and..." |