Doctor Who Recap: “Closing Time” from GeekDad
SPOILER ALERT!
Sophie is leaving Craig on his own, and she is worried. Remember Craig and Sophie from last season’s episode “The Lodger?” OK, quick recap: While trying to save Amy from a timey-wimey mishap, The Doctor temporarily finds lodging with Craig who, unbeknownst to him, has an alien living in the flat above him. The Doctor figures this all out, plays a game of football — real football, not that American stuff — and manages to get rid of the alien and play matchmaker for Craig and his friend Sophie. Ok, you are up to date.
Sophie and Craig are now, well not married, but living together — permanently — and she is heading away for a weekend to rest:
Craig: I can cope on my own! Now please go and have a rest. You need it. I love you.
Sophie: I love you too. And thank you for this. And I do know you can cope on your own. And I may have drawn some arrows in the fridge.
Craig: Okay, really have to go now.
But no one is certain of Craig’s abilities to cope on his own, lead of all Craig. So it’s fortunate that the Doctor show up on a little social call:
Craig: Mum, it’s not just you, I’m phoning everybody. I’m texting the world. “Craig Owens can do it on his own”! No one is coming to help me. [There is a knock at the door]. Mum, I’m going to have to call you back. [hangs up] I’m coping, I’m coping on my own. I’m coping on my own. I’m coping on my own…
The Doctor: [delighted with himself] Hello Craig. I’m back!
Craig: She didn’t… How could she phone you?
The Doctor: How did who phone me? Nobody phoned me, I’m just here. [looking at house] Oh, you’ve redecorated! I don’t like it.
Craig: It’s a different house. We moved.
The Doctor: Yes. That’s it.
Craig: Doctor, what are you doing here?
The Doctor: Social call. Thought it about time I tried one out. How are you?
Craig: I’m fine.
The Doctor: This is the bit where I say “I’m fine too”, isn’t it? “I’m fine too.” Good. Love to Sophie. ‘Bye! [turns to leave, but lights flicker] Something’s wrong.
Something is indeed wrong.
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