| Original UK Transmission: | Wednesday 16th May 1990, BSB Galaxy |
"Throw him a lifeline, he wraps it round his neck." - Eliot Creasy
Anna sends a message to her family. She tells them about the death of Victoria's father, but that things are now getting back to normal.
Daniel reminds Jean-Francois that he is still 'owed' Melody after their card game. He tells him he is attracted to Melody and thinks he is in with a chance. He wants her, and feels that there is no point in pretending anymore.
Cats talks to Eliot about Finbow on Rosie's behalf. He warns him that a Captain's scalp is worth more than a First Officers, and asks him to drop the charges. Eliot tells Cats that everything is in the log, and plays back Finbow's entry, made when he forcibly took command. A resigned Cats agrees that Finbow is for the chop.
The girls excercise in the Dome, but are interrupted by Eliot. He tells them that there will be a service of thanksgiving. Sara asks him why he won't let Finbow off, but Eliot tells them that it is all on record. He cannot wipe it, as Herlinde suggests, as there is a protected copy in Petra. He doesn't even believe that Fiona, or even Timmy could hack into it...
Timmy tells the girls that he cannot do it, as he is worried that he will get into trouble again. They lay down the challenge. Unable to resist he asks Fiona for back-up.
Timmy and Fiona sneak onto the bridge while Eliot 'sleeps' on the duty bunk. They take his command autosec and start to hack into Petra. Eliot observes them out of the corner of his eye, but does nothing.
In the Dome, Piers asks Finbow about his plans. James says he will speak to Professor Brelan for him. They are interrupted by an alarm.
As Timmy works his way through the systems, Finbow suprises them and initiates a full security alert. He tells Eliot that they were hacking into the security codes. Eliot shakes his head in resignation.
In the girl's cabin, Fiona and Timmy tell them that Finbow's security alert will have copied the log a dozen times in different codes. A suprised Timmy says that Eliot merely sent Finbow off the bridge, and told them to forget all about it.
An exasperated Eliot tells Rosie that Finbow has ruined his own chances, and doubts that even God could delete the evidence now.
Daniel suggests to Jean-Francois that he let him take Melody out for one night. If his charm doesn't work on her, he will consider the bet forgotten.
In the common room, Daniel tells Melody that Jean-Francois will not be going to Space City with them tomorrow. He warns her that Jean-Francois is in a funny mood. Sara and Herlinde wonder about Daniel's motives.
Melody discovers Jean-Francois in the Dome, and asks if he is avoiding her. He tells her about the bet with Daniel.
Eliot tells Cats that Finbow will be piloting the Ilea into Space Harbour one last time. Cats advises Eliot to let things take their course, as he will be laying himself wide open to charges of incompetence and indecision if he tries to help. Finbow is going down anyway, so why should he take Eliot with him?
Melody forgives a sorrowful Jean-Francois. Petra announces the approach to Space Harbour, and they watch Callisto slide by.
Daniel runs into Melody and suggests that they go to dinner. She tells him that that she doesn't fancy him, and that she would have to be a moron to leave Jean-Francois for him. She tells him that if she hears of Daniel upsetting Jean-Francois ever again, he will answer to her. After she leaves, Daniel makes a move on Herlinde.
Victoria wakes up, delirious, and asks Piers if her father has called yet.
In Comcen, a restless Finbow contacts Space City to announce he is commencing the approach run.
In the common room, Eliot is holding the service of thanksgiving, which is relayed around the ship. They sing the hymn 'For Those in Peril on the Sea', whilst Piers watches over the sleeping Victoria. A subdued Finbow listens in from Comcen, as the Ilea makes its final approach to Space Harbour.
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