Mark Carroll: Sniper

The Happiness Patrol: Part Two

Sniper

Sniper David S: Get back. Or he'll use the gun.
The Doctor: Yes, I imagine he will. You like guns, don't you?
Sniper Alex S: This is a specialised weapon. It's designed for roof duty. Designed for long range. I've never used one up close before.
Sniper David S: Let him go.
Sniper Alex S: No.
The Doctor: No. In fact... let him come a little closer.
Sniper Alex S: Stay where you are.
The Doctor: Why? Scared? Why should you be scared? You're the one with the gun.
Sniper Alex S: That's right.
The Doctor: And you like guns, don't you?
Sniper David S: He'll kill you.
The Doctor: Of course he will. That's what guns are for. Pull a trigger. End a life. Simple, isn't it?
Sniper Alex S: Yes.
The Doctor: Makes sense, doesn't it?
Sniper Alex S: Yes.
The Doctor: A life, killing life.
Sniper David S: Who are you?
The Doctor: [to David S] Shut up.
[back to Alex S]
The Doctor: Why don't you do it then? Look me in the eye. Pull the trigger. End my life.
Sniper Alex S: No.
The Doctor: Why not?
Sniper Alex S: I can't.
The Doctor: Why not?
Sniper Alex S: I don't know.
The Doctor: [takes the gun] You don't, do you?
[to David S]
The Doctor: Throw away your gun.