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'We have our own way of getting back,' Anji told him.
'Don't tell me: a time machine.'
The Doctor looked offended. 'Time travel? My dear Mather, I know we've seen some extraordinary things in our time. In millions of years, perhaps time travel will be a possibility. But... well, for the moment, it's science fiction fiction, isn't it? Don't get carried away you just concentrate on making sure the Americans and Eurozone can share this planet without blowing it up.'
'The shooting's started,' Anji told them.
Mather looked panicked. 'How do we stop it?'
The Doctor took a deep breath. 'It's barely started at the moment. But this base is proof that you've had someone playing the EZ and USA off each other.'
'And that there were rogue elements operating in the EZ,' Malady reminded them.
'Use Cosgrove as the fall guy,' Fitz suggested. He glanced over the edge of the cliff. 'Er... you know what I mean.'
The Doctor smiled. 'Probably best not to mention any of that time travel and aliens stuff.'
Mather looked thoughtful. 'You're right, of course. Time travel? It's absurd.'
'That's how Baskerville operated, you see. The big lie. Time travel's such a ridiculous idea that he couldn't possibly be lying, could he? I mean... a time machine? Who'd believe that?' The Doctor clapped his hands on Fitz and Anji's back. 'OK, you two, let's get back to the TARDIS.'
