Charley is bored, while the Doctor pilots the TARDIS. C'rizz shows them a newspaper story featuring a mysterious break-in at a law office. The Doctor thinks they should investigate, but the TARDIS is suddenly hit by chronic energy. Meanwhile, Darrakhaan visits the Grand Mother of his family, promising her the ability to travel in time. The Doctor brings his companions to the Sanmarus Institute, where they are welcomed by Zalaron, who offers to bring them to the Collective.