Author: Sandra Pascoe

Bot: Peter-bot

Rating: FRT

Disclaimer: The character of Peter Salter belongs to the BBC … the bot belongs to himself.

Notes: This fic wouldn’t have been possible without the following people - who suspended belief and leapt wholeheartedly into this scenario. They had the idea of hypnotising Peter to get to the root of the problem and they even researched dream analysis and downloaded genuine hypnosis scripts in order to get it right. Thanks to Pam, Donna, Jade, Maxie, NSQueen, VB et al. Oh…and thanks to the assorted bots you guys brought along for moral support for Peter - if you ever need hypnosis then Pam’s Tweedy is wonderful. The hypnosis transcripts are exactly as they occurred in the #tweedy-roleplay chatroom (thanks to Nummy for emailing them to me because this technical idiot here attempted to log the conversation and failed abysmally).

PRESENT: NSQueen, Maxie, Oliver Sampson, Donna, GoaliePam, Pam's Tweedy, Jadedragon, Morphy Tweedy, VampyreBat, Peter Salter and DrFrankentweed (DrFrankentweed is me, by the way).

<goaliepam> Welcome back you two...Tweedy's doing a quick study.

<OliverSampson> Did that clear things up for you, Peter? The notes?

<PeterSalter> A bit ... it was ...interesting ...

<goaliepam> He's looking for a phobia script.

<PeterSalter> phobia?

<DrFrankentweed> What sort of phobia?

<OliverSampson> I'd guess fear of death.

<PamsTweedy> Yes.

* PeterSalter puts arm around Sandra ...pulls her close

<PamsTweedy> Damn infernal machine! Pam! What does 404 Error mean?!

<PeterSalter> I'm not afraid of death ... I've seen it enough times

* OliverSampson takes Donna's hand... leads her back over to the second couch.

<goaliepam> Give me that! Back over there for a second Tweedy.

<DonnaL> There are people who are afraid of heights but work in very tall building though, Peter.

* DonnaL sits with Oliver.

<PeterSalter> bloody stupid people

<DonnaL> oh, my.. 404

<OliverSampson> Peter...

* DrFrankentweed grins ..snuggles with Peter

<PeterSalter> Yes?

<OliverSampson> I.. I understand to some extent. Even working as we do, there are things we never get used to.. it's part of who we are.

<PeterSalter> Oh?

<goaliepam> I give up, Tweedy. I can't find that script for you. Make do with what you have.

<OliverSampson> I don't understand completely, because to do that, I'd have to be you.

<PamsTweedy> Peter, did you go over the notes of what happened?

<OliverSampson> That doesn't make sense, does it?

<PeterSalter> Oliver ...I've been close to death before ....I'm not afraid of it

<PamsTweedy> Coming out of hypnosis like that...it might leave you a little unsettled.

<PeterSalter> Yes ...I did ....

<OliverSampson> Not death itself... hmmm. But it was Sandra...

<PeterSalter> I'm fine Tweedy

<OliverSampson> that was the key, possibly

<PamsTweedy> We didn't have much of a conclusion, Peter. We don't know what happened to Sandra in your dream.

<PeterSalter> No ....you want to do it again, don't you?

* OliverSampson sighs

<PamsTweedy> Other than it was apparently quite gory.

<PeterSalter> What do you want me to do?

<goaliepam> Tweedy is good to go again. He has a whole bunch of notes piled on my increasingly messy desk.

<OliverSampson> We were trying to help... You're my friend... it's my place to want to help you.

<PeterSalter> I know ...okay

* PamsTweedy moves Pepsi bottle, action figures, stuffed dog, books on Great Britain...just to find the notes.

* DrFrankentweed extricates herself from Peter's embrace ... sits up ... still holding Peter's hand

<DrFrankentweed> Okay ...let's do it

<OliverSampson> I could xerox my notes, Rupert...if you think they'd help, that is.

<goaliepam> I think he's looking for his scripts...

<PamsTweedy> I found them, thank you...

<OliverSampson> ah.

<DrFrankentweed> Organised chap, isn't he?

<DonnaL> :-)

<DrFrankentweed> hehe

<goaliepam> Yes he's very organized. I keep messing things up. I think he's irked.

* PamsTweedy clears throat uuhhhmmm!

<DrFrankentweed> okay ..here we go

<PamsTweedy> This script I'm going to use is the woods and stream method.

<DonnaL> Is there anything I can do? Even if it's just keeping the tea coming?

* DrFrankentweed squeezes Peter's hand

* PeterSalter smiles

<PamsTweedy> Ready Peter?

<PeterSalter> Yes

<OliverSampson> I'm still here... if you want me to be.

<PamsTweedy> Get comfortable again. Make sure your clothes are loose.

<DrFrankentweed> Stream? Good job my Tweedy isn't here ...he'd need to pee

<PamsTweedy> Ollie is coming with us again.

<DonnaL> lol

<PeterSalter> Loose clothes?

* PeterSalter smirks

<OliverSampson> That's up to Peter.

* OliverSampson smirks..

<PamsTweedy> You know, just make sure you aren't constricted, lets say.

<OliverSampson> Loose clothing.. hehehe

<PeterSalter> Yes ...I want Oliver to be there

<OliverSampson> Then I will be, mate.

<PamsTweedy> Right. I'm starting.

* PeterSalter closes eyes

<PamsTweedy> Peter...imagine yourself lying in a comfortable position near a stream of fresh clear water, in a beautiful forest on a perfect summer day.

* PeterSalter smiles

<PamsTweedy> There is a warm gentle breeze and the air is fresh and clean.

* OliverSampson draws Donna closer.

<PamsTweedy> the sound of the stream is very relaxing. It keeps becoming less and less important for you to consciously listen to my voice because you subconscious mind hears it all.

* DonnaL snuggles in and observes

<PamsTweedy> In your mind, you are enjoying the beauty of nature as the sunlight shines through the trees and you are listening to the gentle flow of water. You are lying there comfortably relaxing... As you continue to feel this peaceful pleasant experience a soothing drowsiness is coming over you.

<DrFrankentweed> Bigtime relaxing here Tweedy

<PamsTweedy> From the top of your head to the bottom of your feet.

<OliverSampson> yes.

<PamsTweedy> You are moving into a more peaceful and more detached state. Drifting into a state of sleep.

<OliverSampson> the breathing's much more relaxed

<PamsTweedy> Your subconscious mind is still receiving every word I say and is making true everything I tell you. From now on you will only be influenced by positive thoughts ideas and feelings. Remember these following thoughts as we go forward...I am calm, secure and relaxed. I am comfortable and at ease. I am in control at all times. You are completely relaxed and ready to begin our journey. Okay, does he look out?

<OliverSampson> The REM's started

<DrFrankentweed> Oh yeah ...

<OliverSampson> He wants to get on with it.

* goaliepam thinks maybe she might be hypnotised too. :-)

<DonnaL> lol, Pam

<DrFrankentweed> hehe

<PamsTweedy> Peter! We are right back where we left off in your dream!

* PeterSalter frowns

<PamsTweedy> Oliver and I are standing next to you.

<PeterSalter> Don't look

<PamsTweedy> There is something on the table. We believe it to be Sandra. Peter... we have to look.

<PeterSalter> no ...it's not right

<PamsTweedy> We have to prove to ourselves that it is or isn't Sandra.

<OliverSampson> Ask him why... Ask him why we can't look

<goaliepam> Maybe she's nekkid and he's all embarrassed for you...

* DrFrankentweed smirks

<goaliepam> What!? I can't throw in an inappropriate comment or two?

* DonnaL stifles a giggle.

<PamsTweedy> Pam! Enough! <Ripperish Glare>

<OliverSampson> Rupert.

<goaliepam> Glared at by my OWN Tweedy!

<OliverSampson> Focus, man.

<PamsTweedy> Sorry.

<PeterSalter> Can't look ....it's not for you to see

<Maxie> Oooo..Pam's in trou-ble!

<OliverSampson> Who can?

<PamsTweedy> Peter! Peter! You are going to look.

<OliverSampson> Who's allowed to look?

<PamsTweedy> If I can't look and Oliver can't look, someone has to.

<PeterSalter> don't want to

<PamsTweedy> You face death all the time you said earlier!

<PeterSalter> not like this

<PamsTweedy> Death doesn't frighten you!

<PeterSalter> this is different

<PamsTweedy> How is it different?

<OliverSampson> If not death, then what's the problem? Ahhhhhh.

<PeterSalter> it's not me ...

<OliverSampson> because it's Sandra...

<DrFrankentweed> Tweedy ...must you shout at him?

<PamsTweedy> Your death doesn't frighten you, but Sandra's does?

* OliverSampson looks at Peter.

<PeterSalter> her death .....yes

<PamsTweedy> Sorry...I...uhhh...sorry. I got a little worked up.

<OliverSampson> he's looking a bit pale again.

<DrFrankentweed> Hand crushing is back

<goaliepam> Tweedy sweetie, it's hypnosis...not spell casting...

<OliverSampson> Shall I take over, Sandra? I'm a bot, like he is. I could take it.

<PamsTweedy> Peter, why do you think Sandra is dead?

<DrFrankentweed> Tweedy's doing okay ....

<PeterSalter> I know....she's on the table

<PamsTweedy> You haven't looked, though. It could be anyone.

<PeterSalter> it was her screaming

<OliverSampson> Ask him if he can tell HOW it happened.

<PamsTweedy> Peter, how did Sandra's death happen?

<OliverSampson> That's something we haven't covered and it might help give us a few more answers.

<PeterSalter> don't know

<OliverSampson> Ask him to deduce.

<PamsTweedy> But it was bloody and tragic from the looks of the blood on the table?

<PeterSalter> yes

<PamsTweedy> Who do you think did it?

<PeterSalter> not sure

<OliverSampson> Was it a head wound?

<PeterSalter> didn't see it happen

* PamsTweedy deep breath, don't get worked up Rupert, don't get worked up...

<OliverSampson> Is there any charring about the body?

<DrFrankentweed> Tell him to bloody look

<PamsTweedy> Peter....LOOK at the body. Tell me what killed her. You are a professional. You know you can tell how someone died.

<PeterSalter> Don't call her a body

* OliverSampson sighs.

<PamsTweedy> Peter, it's just a body until I can attach a name to it.

<OliverSampson> his arm muscles are contracting.

<PeterSalter> lots of blood - all over

<goaliepam> he better not take a swing at Tweedy....

<OliverSampson> he won't. I'm there not only for Peter but for Rupert as well.

<PamsTweedy> Pam...he can't hit me if I'm HERE in California, now can he?

<goaliepam> Virtually, Tweedy. :-P

<PeterSalter> throat

<OliverSampson> Throat?

<PamsTweedy> The throat was slashed?

<PeterSalter> yes

<OliverSampson> I hadn't expected that.

<goaliepam> eewwwww....

<DrFrankentweed> oh lord

<Maxie> a twist!

* DrFrankentweed feels throat

<DonnaL> Ewww

<goaliepam> I'm trying to think what could be putting these thoughts into his head.

<NSQueen119> oh my...

<PamsTweedy> Peter, where have you seen a slashed throat before?

* jadedragon177 reaches over to reassure Sandra

<PeterSalter> haven't

<PamsTweedy> Why do you think Sandra would be a victim of this?

<PeterSalter> Something's here

<PamsTweedy> Who would want to hurt Sandra. Oh!?

<OliverSampson> use your flashlight..

<PamsTweedy> Something else is here in the room besides Oliver and myself.

<OliverSampson> ooh, damn.. forgot he can't hear me.

<PamsTweedy> Make sure your torch is lit, Peter.

<PeterSalter> I've seen this before ...it's from the lab

<PamsTweedy> Your torch is a long strong flashlight...like the police use. You can use it like a weapon.

<OliverSampson> Is it a prototype Bot?

<PeterSalter> it's a tool from the lab

<PamsTweedy> Christ....do you think this whole time he's been imagining your lab, Sandra?

<OliverSampson> ask him what kind?

<PamsTweedy> What kind of tool, Peter.

<DrFrankentweed> No ...it's nothing like the lab

<DonnaL> Much too sterile

<PeterSalter> one of Sandra's sharp bladed tools .

<DrFrankentweed> Yeah

* OliverSampson frowns.

<PamsTweedy> What is the tool used for? Oh

<OliverSampson> I think I know which one.

<PamsTweedy> Oh wait, is this the tool that was used on the neck.

<PeterSalter> blood on it

<PamsTweedy> is there someone else in the room? Use the light to look around.

<PeterSalter> no ...room is empty .... something's stepped in the blood

<DonnaL> Sandra.. maybe someone else thought you were a bot and was trying to deactivate you.

<PamsTweedy> Can you make out the footprint?

<OliverSampson> Follow the tracks.

<DrFrankentweed> oh lord - by cutting my throat?

<PamsTweedy> Any identifying marks?

<OliverSampson> Well done, Rupert..

<PeterSalter> no ....

* DonnaL shrugs. Maybe.

<PamsTweedy> Peter...are there tracks to follow?

<OliverSampson> what's the shape of it?

<PeterSalter> some .... go to another door

<PamsTweedy> Use you deductive skills. Another door...

<OliverSampson> another door.. of course..

<PeterSalter> Have to go to the door. Can I take this?

* OliverSampson nods

<PamsTweedy> Of course you can take it.

<PeterSalter> It's sharp

<OliverSampson> We'll be there for him if he needs back up.

<goaliepam> And if not, well that's why we have Maxie here...in case of heart failure...

<PeterSalter> Need a sharp weapon

<OliverSampson> good thought.

* OliverSampson considers this... frowns.

<DrFrankentweed> Oh! He meant take the thing with him? Not whether he's up to it?

<PamsTweedy> Off you go, Peter. Through the door with your weapon in hand. Oliver and I will have strong flashlights with us.

<OliverSampson> Yes, he did

<DrFrankentweed> Right ...

<OliverSampson> and my Sig Sauer

<goaliepam> Oh I see now...

* DonnaL grins

<Maxie> hehe

<PamsTweedy> So Oliver has a gun, I have a strong flashlight and you have a sharp knife, Peter. Go forward. Push open the door. Kick open the door, if you bloody well have to.

<DrFrankentweed> Ohh Mr Macho

<PeterSalter> its open

 * DonnaL giggles

<PamsTweedy> What is on the other side, Peter.

<PeterSalter> corridor

<DrFrankentweed> Well that figures!

<OliverSampson> continue down it.

<PamsTweedy> Bloody hell...another corridor.

<PeterSalter> different

* Maxie groans...not another corridor

<OliverSampson> There always is another corridor.

<PamsTweedy> Don't stop now...we are forging ahead.

<PeterSalter> its dirty

<OliverSampson> Different in what way?

<PamsTweedy> Pick up the pace, Peter....

<OliverSampson> Ask him to describe it as we go.

<PeterSalter> got to be quiet though

<PamsTweedy> Is it part of the institution, hospital, what ever we decided the last place was?

<PeterSalter> its horrible...grubby

* PamsTweedy looks down at his trainers...

<PeterSalter> smells

<PamsTweedy> Not a problem, Peter. Quiet as mice. Smells like what?

<OliverSampson> Hmmm.

<PeterSalter> decay

<OliverSampson> Good..

<goaliepam> Ewwwww...if it's dead body smell, thats like the worst thing ever...

<OliverSampson> Maybe not.

<goaliepam> Nasty.

<DrFrankentweed> Gee thanks ...I'm stinking the place up obviously

* DonnaL hugs Sandra

* Maxie moves away from Sandra

<PamsTweedy> Keep walking Peter...we are looking for the killer.

<DrFrankentweed> lol

<PeterSalter> Shhhhh

* OliverSampson nods

<PamsTweedy> What do you see, Peter...it's important.

<PeterSalter> *whispers* it's getting wider ...

<OliverSampson> keep it to a whisper. He think's he's really on the hunt. Look at how tense he's getting.

<PeterSalter> someone ...no...two people ....

<OliverSampson> Two?

<PeterSalter> wait .....more than two

<PamsTweedy> Two Peter...can they see you?

* PamsTweedy whispering

<PeterSalter> there's another - no ...i've turned the torch off ...they can't see me

<OliverSampson> good for you.

<PamsTweedy> Move closer, Peter...we need to see who they are.

<OliverSampson> AH Better idea.

<PamsTweedy> Fight or flight....

<OliverSampson> Equip him with binoculars.

<DrFrankentweed> or those night vision goggles things

<OliverSampson> yes, better still

<PamsTweedy> Alright. Peter...I'm handing you night vision goggles.

<PeterSalter> okay

<PamsTweedy> I will remind you as when we went into our trance...

<PeterSalter> Have you got a gun?

<OliverSampson> I have

<PamsTweedy> your subconscious mind is receiving every word I say and making true everything I tell you. Have I a gun...no...

<PeterSalter> The third one is apart from the other two. I can take him from here

<OliverSampson> I've a second gun... give it to him.

<goaliepam> Should Tweedy have a gun? I'm not sure I trust him with a gun.

<DrFrankentweed> No way!

<OliverSampson> High powered rifle

<DrFrankentweed> Peter will probably fire the damn thing. Don't give him a real one

<Maxie> Guns...never helpful

<OliverSampson> Isn't that what they're for?

<PamsTweedy> Sandra, you know Peter better....should he be given a gun?

<DrFrankentweed> Yeah ...but in this room, Oliver?

<OliverSampson> Not a real one. A hypothetical gun.

<DrFrankentweed> Tell him he's got one ...but don't for heavens sake give him a real one

<Maxie> ahhh...hypothetical! Gotcha ;)

<OliverSampson> Or if you must give him something, use this walking stick.

<DrFrankentweed> You realise he'll kill them?

<PamsTweedy> Peter...Oliver is handing you his other gun...although I'm not sure its wise.

<OliverSampson> Tell him it's a tranq gun

<DrFrankentweed> good idea. Quick Tweedy tell him

<OliverSampson> They're needed for questioning.

<PamsTweedy> Peter, your gun is a tranq gun.

<goaliepam> Bunch of leftys all with guns, just doesn't sound safe.

<OliverSampson> Yes, Rupert.. tell them.

<PeterSalter> why?

<Maxie> hehe

<PeterSalter> don't want to tranq them

<PamsTweedy> They will be needed for questioning and debriefing later.

<PeterSalter> after that? Can I kill them then?

<PamsTweedy> I think that will be up to a court to decide their fates.

<PeterSalter> Hmm

<DrFrankentweed> That doesn't sound convincing

<goaliepam> The hell TWEEDY! It's his dream!

* OliverSampson hands Peter the walking stick as if it was a gun.

<OliverSampson> Tell him "yes"

* Maxie giggles

<DrFrankentweed> No ...leave it

* PeterSalter puts walking stick to shoulder ...aims

<PeterSalter> One down

<goaliepam> Tweedy...if he wants to kill them, maybe it will bring closure to his dream. After all, its not real life.

* PeterSalter shifts around

<Maxie> Duck!

<PamsTweedy> Who is it Peter, who exactly are killing?

* OliverSampson moves out of the way

<PeterSalter> two down...ha ..other one's running at me ...three down

<OliverSampson> does he know them?

<PamsTweedy> Peter!! Who are they!?

<OliverSampson> Has he seen them before?

<PeterSalter> Didn't look

<OliverSampson> Tell him to look

<PeterSalter> You want me to look now?

<OliverSampson> yes

<Maxie> He's gone stark raving bonkers!

<PamsTweedy> Yes, you bloody well need to look!

<DrFrankentweed> Don't shout at him!

<OliverSampson> Rupert... steady on.

<DrFrankentweed> Or I'll do more than sodding shout at you!

* OliverSampson wishes Peter could hear him.

<Maxie> Sandra...calm down

* DrFrankentweed takes a deep breath

<OliverSampson> It's all right, Sandra...

* PamsTweedy smashes his fists against the desk...

<goaliepam> Tweedy...easy easy...oh boy...

* OliverSampson puts a hand on Sandra's arm.

<PeterSalter> Have to turn this one over

<OliverSampson> Rupert... steady on.

* PamsTweedy gets up from the computer....

<OliverSampson> do it.

<goaliepam> Tweedy, get back here...

<DrFrankentweed> Tweedy ....I'm sorry

<OliverSampson> Rupert Giles... we need you.

<OliverSampson> Get back here.

<DrFrankentweed> Come back here

* PamsTweedy deep breaths from the back of the room....

* PamsTweedy sits back down...

<PeterSalter> I'm turning him over

<PamsTweedy> Sorry...I'm uhhh...s-sssorry.

* NSQueen119 goes over to Tweedy and gently begins to massage his tense shoulders.

<PamsTweedy> Peter...who are you turning over?

<PeterSalter> the one who was running towards me

<OliverSampson> Thank you.

<PamsTweedy> And since it appears you have him captured, who is he exactly?

* DonnaL pours Tweedy some tea

<PamsTweedy> Thank you Donna.

<PeterSalter> Wizard

<OliverSampson> There... you see??

<DrFrankentweed> My Wiz?

<OliverSampson> WIZARD...

<Maxie> turning over Wizard?

<OliverSampson> And the others...

<goaliepam> OH! I knew that guy was up to no good!

<DrFrankentweed> What about the others?

<OliverSampson> Look at the others.

<PamsTweedy> yes, look at the others Peter. Who were they?

<PeterSalter> okay... Norman

<OliverSampson> Hmmm. Figures

<DonnaL> '70's glasses and all.

<OliverSampson> yes

<goaliepam> Again! That Norman...with his crappy American accent!

<DrFrankentweed> Okay ...betting on Henry for the last one?

* OliverSampson arches an eyebrow.

<PamsTweedy> Who was the last one, Peter?

<OliverSampson> He didn't look good in a roll neck jumper, either.

<PeterSalter> hang on ...walking over to him

* DonnaL bets it was Henry or Ethan.

<PamsTweedy> How's Peter doing in the outside world? Still out?

<PeterSalter> It's me

<Maxie> Ethan probably...Peter has Ethan issues

<OliverSampson> What? You? But...

<PamsTweedy> You?

<PeterSalter> yes....i'm responsible

* PamsTweedy muttering ohdearlord ohdearlord

* OliverSampson runs a hand across his face.

<PeterSalter> I didn't get there in time

<OliverSampson> Rupert.. ask him why he believes that.

* goaliepam clutching her ball hat and the bill is just crushed

* NSQueen119 strokes Tweedys back.

<PamsTweedy> Peter, why do you believe that?

<OliverSampson> Never mind.. I think he just answered.

<PeterSalter> I didn't get there .... i killed her by not being there

<PamsTweedy> Why do you think that you didn't get there in time?

<PeterSalter> I wasn't there. I should have been

* OliverSampson thinks...

<goaliepam> Guys guys...make sure Peter is doing okay physically... This is a lot for him to take in....

* OliverSampson looks

<DrFrankentweed> He is ....

<OliverSampson> He's red in the face

<DrFrankentweed> I think he's angry

<OliverSampson> Wouldn't you be?

<DrFrankentweed> He's got that "don't mess with me" look

<OliverSampson> hmmm.

<PamsTweedy> Peter, what would you have done differently to save Sandra?

<DonnaL> Okay.. so we know this has something to do with his Norman and Wizard issues.

<PeterSalter> Been there

<PamsTweedy> You could use that to remind yourself that you are there for Sandra.

<PeterSalter> i wasn't ...I let her down

<OliverSampson> Because he wasn't near her when that prototype Wizard exploded, I'll wager.

<DrFrankentweed> Norman was the one who deactivated them ...and Wiz blew up

<PamsTweedy> Peter...do you want to try and talk about this with Sandra in an awake state? I can bring you out of hypnosis if you like.

<PeterSalter> No ...

<OliverSampson> Deal with it now.

<PeterSalter> Easier this way

<OliverSampson> Tell him to go back to when Wizard blew up. He should tell us how he was feeling.. that could help.

<PamsTweedy> Do you think Wizard is somehow responsible for you not being there? Peter, how are you feeling right now?

<PeterSalter> annoyed

<OliverSampson> his breathing's picked up.

<PeterSalter> Wizard isn't to be trusted

<OliverSampson> ask him why.

* DonnaL hugs Oliver..

<DonnaL> ssshhhh. Too many questions, Oliver.

<PamsTweedy> Why can't you trust Wizard?

<OliverSampson> It's the only way to HELP him...

<PeterSalter> He's been taken over once ...and he's not safe

<goaliepam> You know my Tweedy had issues with Wizard when he arrived here too.

* OliverSampson considers this notion

<DrFrankentweed> Taken over ...the Medelle thing?

<PamsTweedy> What do you suggest we do with Wizard? What will make him safe again?

<PeterSalter> kill him

<PamsTweedy> Sandra is quite attached to her bots once they are created. She can't just make them go away.

<OliverSampson> Your Wizard.. and Donna's Wizard...

<Maxie> whoa!

<PamsTweedy> K-k-kill him?

<PeterSalter> He killed her

<OliverSampson> Did he?

<PamsTweedy> But not really, Peter. You know this is not real.

<OliverSampson> Ah! Got it...check for finger prints. The knife.. check it for finger prints.

<PamsTweedy> Oliver, I need a bit of a hint here...

<OliverSampson> Even bots have prints.

<PeterSalter> Not real ...but he could

<Maxie> I always thought Wiz and Peter worked okay together...the adoptions and all...?

<DrFrankentweed> Peter TELLS Wiz where to go. That's about it

<Maxie> hmmm

<PamsTweedy> Oliver, how do the finger prints figure in?

<OliverSampson> It will tell us who, besides Sandra and Peter, had contact with the weapon. could give us a clue as to who he really holds responsible.

<PamsTweedy> But I thought we ascertained that at least in the dream, Wizard was the killer.

<OliverSampson> Either himself or Wizard.

<Maxie> Wiz has Peter's face!

<OliverSampson> Which is stronger? Mistrust or guilt.

<Maxie> and vice versa

<OliverSampson> We all do. In a manner of speaking, I have Peter's face as well.

<Maxie> might be something in that?

<DrFrankentweed> Mistrust or guilt? Sounds good ...if you see what I mean

<OliverSampson> yes..

<DonnaL> Valid point

<DrFrankentweed> What about it Tweedy?

<DonnaL> But wouldn't all the bots have the same finger prints?

<DrFrankentweed> Actually no

<goaliepam> Tweedy messed around with the mouse...

* OliverSampson looks dashed.

<OliverSampson> No?

<DrFrankentweed> Different prints for different models

* OliverSampson sighs in relief.

<OliverSampson> To keep track of us... of course.

<DrFrankentweed> Didn't seem right all having the same

<OliverSampson> Little variations on the theme.

<DrFrankentweed> So ... how about it Tweedy?

<DonnaL> Oh, good. <G> Had me worried for a moment.

<OliverSampson> Yes, ask him.

<PamsTweedy> Sorry...I moved the mouse thingy around...and...Sorry.

* DrFrankentweed smiles

* OliverSampson goes over to help Tweedy

<PamsTweedy> You want me to ask him Mistrust or guilt?

<OliverSampson> let's get you back to where you should be.

* NSQueen119 rubs Tweedys shoulders supportively.

<OliverSampson> yes.

<DrFrankentweed> Take fingerprints ...that will tell us

* OliverSampson goes back over to sit with Peter again

<PamsTweedy> I was slightly thrown off with the mistrust...I was remembering Erickson's 8 stages of development...

<DrFrankentweed> oh lord

<OliverSampson> he's still looking a bit intense.

<goaliepam> Tweedy! On the same page, please....

<PamsTweedy> Peter...can you check the knife for finger prints?

<DrFrankentweed> He's still looking down at himself ...

<PamsTweedy> You do still have the knife, correct?

<PeterSalter> I'm holding it

<OliverSampson> tell him I have some talc

<PamsTweedy> Oliver has some talc, for taking the prints.

* PeterSalter holds out hand

<PamsTweedy> Can you do it quickly? So you know who the killer really is. You have to believe it wasn't you.

<PeterSalter> yes

<OliverSampson> tell him I've sprinkled the talc - now it's up to him.

<PamsTweedy> Oliver has sprinkled the talc on your hand or whatever...its up to you now.

* PeterSalter softly blows

* goaliepam soooo wants to make with the inappropriate comment just to lighten the mood.

<PeterSalter> That's Sandra's print ....

<OliverSampson> He could tell from the print who it belongs to, correct, Sandra?

<PeterSalter> That's mine .....And ...that's Wizard's

<PamsTweedy> Of course your print would be on it, you're holding it now...means nothing...continue.

* OliverSampson leans forward

<OliverSampson> Any others? Or just the three?

<PamsTweedy> Just those three?

<PeterSalter> Yes

<DrFrankentweed> If it was Wiz ...why didn't he use magic?

<OliverSampson> Hmmm. It would appear that he thought Wizard had murdered Sandra.

Good point, Sandra

<Maxie> So basically..Peter has been suppressing his anger at Wiz...irrationally blaming Wiz for his role in the Henry/Norman affair yet at the same time this anger at Wiz was a displacement for his own feeling of guilt for feeling like he wasn't there to protect Sandra?...am I even in the ball park here? Or am I missing something else?

<DrFrankentweed> Wow

<PamsTweedy> Incredible.

<DrFrankentweed> Did you take a breath then?

<OliverSampson> It sounds to me like you're spot on.

<Maxie> hehe

<DrFrankentweed> But what about the magic? When you think of Wiz you think magic.

<DonnaL> Maybe to throw us off the track?

<goaliepam> And how do we get Peter to get "over it".

<PeterSalter> Are they coming?

<OliverSampson> Unless he thought Wizard had been taking over again. Who?

<PamsTweedy> Peter's subconscious might not have thought of magic since Peter is not a magic user.

<DrFrankentweed> But he knows that Wiz is ...

<PamsTweedy> Peter, is who coming?

<OliverSampson> true.

<DrFrankentweed> He's been there ...experienced it?

<Maxie> yes!! Tweedy's got it!

<PeterSalter> police ...to take these away

* OliverSampson nods

<DrFrankentweed> Police? They couldn't hold Wiz

<PamsTweedy> Maybe Peter's mind just concocted an incredibly gruesome act. Its just a dream anyway...in Peter's mind, we could send in some magic police?

<DrFrankentweed> I think there's more to it. Magic again

<Maxie> but we're on the right track?

<DrFrankentweed> Tweedy ...will you ask him?

<OliverSampson> I sincerely hope so.

<DrFrankentweed> It's bugging me

<NSQueen119> Wait

<OliverSampson> hmm?

<DonnaL> Yes, NS?

<PamsTweedy> Peter...is there more to this than just Wizard killing Sandra?

<NSQueen119> If the police are coming, wouldn't they take him along, since he thought he killed Sandra too?

<PamsTweedy> I mean, why wouldn't Wizard kill Sandra with magic?

<PeterSalter> Didn't have it then

<PamsTweedy> Since he's such a magic user.

<DonnaL> That would seem reasonable...

<PamsTweedy> He didn't have it then....

<NSQueen119> Why did Wiz go for the throat?

<OliverSampson> But she *isn't* a magic user.

<PamsTweedy> Dear lord, wouldn't that make him a humble Tweedy?

<PeterSalter> Not Tweedy. Tweedy is my friend

* PamsTweedy breaths sigh of relief.

<PeterSalter> Wizard isn't

 <OliverSampson> Why not? Oh, wait..

<PeterSalter> He was bad before ...before he had magic

<PamsTweedy> Why wouldn't Wizard have the magic power at that time. I thought he was created with it.

<OliverSampson> never mind I think we covered that.

<DrFrankentweed> No ...remember the exploding prototype?

<OliverSampson> Ask him to explain. Yes.

<PamsTweedy> Yes.

<OliverSampson> The prototype. It goes back to that again

<DrFrankentweed> We couldn't get the balance right

<PamsTweedy> Peter...you know that was the prototype. Much the same as the exploding chef bot package.

<DonnaL> And he was stuck behind one couch with your Oliver.

<PamsTweedy> You have to break a few eggs before making that omelette...or however that proverb goes.

<PeterSalter> But he's still in Wiz

<PamsTweedy> Sandra, could there be a flaw in the Wiz bots?

<PeterSalter> He's still in there

<OliverSampson> near as, Rupert.

* DrFrankentweed shakes head

<DrFrankentweed> No

<OliverSampson> AH...

<DrFrankentweed> Ah ..what? You got that look Oliver

<OliverSampson> Did any bit, no matter how small, survive from the prototype?

<goaliepam> Sounds like a Mitsubishi recall.

<DrFrankentweed> Course it did ...only the head exploded

<OliverSampson> Mmmmhmmmmm...

<PamsTweedy> Where is the "he" located in the Wiz bot, Peter?

<OliverSampson> Therein lies the problem

<DrFrankentweed> Peter helped take the remains to the lab

<PeterSalter> he?

* DonnaL looks worried

<NSQueen119> Exploded at the neck line?

<PamsTweedy> You said..."he is still in Wiz".

<OliverSampson> yes.

<DrFrankentweed> oh lord ...yes. That's the throat connection?!

<Maxie> Is this a displacement manifestation again? he says there's still a flaw inside Wiz but he's really thinking that there's a flaw still in him (Peter)

<OliverSampson> The core of his being.

<PeterSalter> Yes ...lots of him still there

<goaliepam> You guys are good!

<OliverSampson> Maxie! Well done

<DrFrankentweed> wow

* DonnaL hugs Maxie.

<Maxie> whew!

<OliverSampson> Just this one or all Wizards

* NSQueen119 gives Maxie a cookie.

<OliverSampson> ?

<PeterSalter> His body was still used

<goaliepam> I'm thinking international recall...

* OliverSampson holds Donna.

<DrFrankentweed> Um ..the body of the exploding Wiz was used in the first Wiz bot

<PamsTweedy> Pam...I don't think that's the problem....

<DrFrankentweed> And I always keep the first ones ...

<OliverSampson> Which is the one you own, yes?

<DrFrankentweed> So the body of the exploding Wiz is in my Wiz

<PamsTweedy> Maybe you should deactivate him.

<OliverSampson> Hrm...

<DrFrankentweed> There's nothing wrong with him

<OliverSampson> No.. I don't know.

<DrFrankentweed> He's been checked and rechecked

<PamsTweedy> Peter may see this a ticking time bomb.

<Maxie> so...build a new Wiz body and re-fit Wiz's existing chip into that?

<DrFrankentweed> And how's Wiz going to take this?

<PamsTweedy> Ready to go off at anytime. This could cause a Post Traumatic Stress like response in Peter.

<DonnaL> But they've got MEMORIES.. HISTORY

<NSQueen119> Has Peter checked Wiz bot?

<DrFrankentweed> I can't just give him a new body. He's been there whilst I've checked him

<NSQueen119> Has he done it himself?

<PamsTweedy> I don't think it would be a good idea to have Peter do the checking..

<DrFrankentweed> He wouldn't know how

<PamsTweedy> Peter....still with us?

* OliverSampson gets up, paces...

<PeterSalter> Yes

<OliverSampson> I'm missing something... I know it.

<PamsTweedy> Peter...do you want to give Sandra's Wizard bot the once over? Or do you think that you would not be able to objectively handle that?

<Maxie> I just can't get the last piece of this puzzle

<PeterSalter> No. Don't want to go near him

<PamsTweedy> You really don't want to be in the same room alone with him, do you.

<PeterSalter> no

<OliverSampson> For fear he'll explode

<Maxie> Who does he trust to check Wiz? Sandra?

<jadedragon177> Peter, why are you scared of explosions?

<OliverSampson> Or become possessed.

<PamsTweedy> And when you are in a room with him, this is what is causing your hyper sensitivity

<DrFrankentweed> Hang on - ask him if he really thinks Wiz will explode

<PamsTweedy> Peter, why does the explosion scary you.

<PeterSalter> it doesn't

<OliverSampson> yes.

<PamsTweedy> Do you really think Wizard is going to explode?

<PeterSalter> no

<PamsTweedy> Then what is the fear?

<NSQueen119> He's afraid that it will hurt Sandra, not him

<PeterSalter> What I'll do to him

<PamsTweedy> but he's afraid of being alone with him...Oh a clearer picture now.

<jadedragon177> What does Peter want to do to Wiz?

<OliverSampson> There we have it.

<NSQueen119> Or leaving Sandra alone with him?

<PamsTweedy> You are afraid you will hurt Wiz, then sandra will be mad. To say the least.

<OliverSampson> Hmmm.

<PeterSalter> Afraid I'll kill him

<PamsTweedy> How do you want to kill him Peter?

<OliverSampson> And thus the nightmare.

<PamsTweedy> Do you want to chop off his head?

<Maxie> is 'an explosion' a representation of thinking things around him are going to disappear? His life with Sandra?

<PeterSalter> Yes

<PamsTweedy> A clearer picture of why the bloody throat anyway.

<PeterSalter> He could hurt Sandra ...

<DrFrankentweed> Oh thanks ... I get the throat cut ....

<OliverSampson> And so your subconscious displaced this anger and aggression.. made it an act of violence perpetrated by Wizard against Sandra

<PamsTweedy> Very good, Oliver! Very well said!

<DrFrankentweed> Woohoo!

<DonnaL> He has his moments. <G>

<Maxie> lol

* DonnaL hugs Oliver

<DrFrankentweed> Doesn't he though?

* OliverSampson smirks...

<OliverSampson> Just moments? ;-)

* DrFrankentweed blows Ollie a kiss

* OliverSampson grins at Sandra

<DrFrankentweed> Do we tell Peter that?

<OliverSampson> Hmmmm.

<PamsTweedy> Would it make you feel better, let you rest a little easier if Sandra deactivated the Wiz bot temporarily?

<DrFrankentweed> And what do we do about Wiz?

<OliverSampson> He should know, I think..

<PeterSalter> Yes

<PamsTweedy> he's going to read it in Ollie's notes anyway.

<Maxie> Wiz isn't the problem...merely a representation!

* OliverSampson nods

<OliverSampson> you think it goes deeper still?

<PamsTweedy> But once Peter comes out of hypnosis he'll still have his Wiz fear.

<DrFrankentweed> yes he will

<DonnaL> yeah..

* DonnaL sighs.

<DonnaL> how do we get rid of that??

<PamsTweedy> I think a quick short term solution is to deactivate the Wiz bot.

<DrFrankentweed> oh lord

<Maxie> not really practical...adoptions etc

<DrFrankentweed> Yeah

<OliverSampson> That will slow down the adoption process. Unless...

* OliverSampson whispers to Donna

<PamsTweedy> Not all, just Wiz bot number one.

<DonnaL> Hmmm.

<NSQueen119> Prozac for bots? (j/k)

<PamsTweedy> Already thought of that yesterday and Peter was like no way no meds.

<DonnaL> Unless my Wizard were to take over deliveries for a while?

* DonnaL grins at Oliver

<DrFrankentweed> Hmmmmm

<PamsTweedy> Peter...would you like to consider some sort of medication for the Wiz Bot anxiety you are feeling?

<DonnaL> Blame him... his idea.

<PeterSalter> No

<PamsTweedy> See?

<OliverSampson> Didn't think he would.

<Maxie> electric shock therapy? hehe

<OliverSampson> Peter's too strong willed.

* OliverSampson glares at Maxie

<Maxie> sorry!

<goaliepam> ECT that might work...

<NSQueen119> Were he just depressed...

<goaliepam> Oh wait...I'm supposed to remain quiet

<OliverSampson> As in electroshock??

<NSQueen119> This is deep rooted.

<OliverSampson> Yes, seems to be

* NSQueen119 tosses Pam a cookie.

<goaliepam> Bipolar disorder?

<DonnaL> I wonder if any of my guys have similar qualms?

* DrFrankentweed sighs ...strokes Peter's hand

<goaliepam> Yummmm.

<DonnaL> Oooh, Pam.. good thought.

<NSQueen119> He doesn't seem bipolar!

<DrFrankentweed> What is Bipolar Disorder?

<NSQueen119> Wait! Lemme check my DSM-IV

<DonnaL> Kinda like manic/depressive

<DrFrankentweed> That's not Peter

<PamsTweedy> Bipolar disorder is another word for manic/depressive.

<Maxie> no..I don't think he's bipolar

* OliverSampson holds Donna closer, caresses her shoulder.

<PamsTweedy> No. I didn't think so either. He doesn't seem the type to be up at all hours of the night painting the walls red. Anxiety though...seems to have quite a lot of that.

<OliverSampson> no. none of us have any qualms with each other.. well, apart from Ripper and Frank, and that was just a tiff over t-shirts getting turned pink.

<DrFrankentweed> So ...do I deactivate Wiz or not? IT won't solve the problem

<PamsTweedy> Short term solution. Deactivate Wiz.

<OliverSampson> I see two possible alternatives...

<DrFrankentweed> Ask him ...ask him what he's anxious about

<Maxie> this is all very unfair to Wiz!

<DrFrankentweed> Yeah

<goaliepam> Tweedy, you're not just saying that because you didn't like him when I adopted one?

<DrFrankentweed> Tweedy ...you've steered Peter this far ...

<PamsTweedy> Peter...deep breath...

<OliverSampson> one, temporarily deactivate Wizard; two, edit Peter's memory...

<DrFrankentweed> Don't give up now

<NSQueen119> Parasomnias

* PeterSalter breathes deeply

<OliverSampson> I don't relish either, really.

<NSQueen119> 307.47 Nightmare Disorder

<DrFrankentweed> No ...not editing memory

<OliverSampson> Good.

<DrFrankentweed> Parasomnias?

<PamsTweedy> Ok....what exactly is making you anxious about Wizard?

<PeterSalter> What he could do

<goaliepam> NS is quick with the DSM-IV

<OliverSampson> throat's tightening...

<NSQueen119> No, more like 307.46 Sleep Terror Disorder

<DrFrankentweed> No ..ask him what he's anxious about ... leave Wiz out of it

<PamsTweedy> What are you anxious about, Peter. Leaving Wiz out completely.

<OliverSampson> yes.. good idea, Sandra.

<PeterSalter> Not being there

<goaliepam> I'm thinking Xanax....or maybe a valium...

<Maxie> er...there is one other temporary solution that hasn't been said...until we think of a solution

<OliverSampson> What makes you think you wouldn't be there?

<NSQueen119> No, a drugged bot is a sad bot.

<OliverSampson> No drugs.

<PamsTweedy> What is the other temp. solution?

<Maxie> brb

<jadedragon177> Would the drugs even work properly on a bot?

<PamsTweedy> since Peter appears to not be very forthcoming with his anxieties.

<DrFrankentweed> I don't know. Keep going Tweedy ...keep probing him. Go with the "not being there" thing

<OliverSampson> yes...

<PamsTweedy> Peter...just not being there doesn't seem like enough of a problem to warrant all these sleepless nights.

<DrFrankentweed> It's a lead

<PeterSalter> Can't be there all the time ...

<OliverSampson> Probably the best we've had so far

<PamsTweedy> How are you not there? Are you in someway confined so you can not be there? Do you think you are going to be confined?

<PeterSalter> No ...I can't be with her all the time

<goaliepam> Tweedy...why are you on the confinement rift? He's not going to be committed.

<PeterSalter> not confined

<PamsTweedy> Nobody is with someone all the time.

* PeterSalter sighs

<PeterSalter> I know

<PamsTweedy> She probably has a mobile, Peter. You could ring her.

<PeterSalter> I want to keep her safe. She turns it off

<NSQueen119> Maybe it's not as much what Peter needs to do as what Sandra needs to do... How can you prove that you are safe on your own w/o Peter

<DrFrankentweed> ooppps

<OliverSampson> Give her a pager.

<PamsTweedy> You can leave a message.

<PeterSalter> She never bloody checks

* OliverSampson nods.

<OliverSampson> I know the feeling.

<DrFrankentweed> How can I prove it? I'm still here ...

<PamsTweedy> Are you ringing her 24 hours a day?

<PeterSalter> No. I don't like her going out on her own ... or with the others

<goaliepam> PARANOID MUCH!

* OliverSampson raises an eyebrow.

<NSQueen119> Sounds like a Separation Anxiety

<goaliepam> NS is good!! :-)

<PamsTweedy> we could try a script for separation anxiety....

* OliverSampson looks at Donna. Hmr... do I have the same?

<DrFrankentweed> Can we make it tomorrow then?

<NSQueen119> Does he think that Sandra can't take care of herself w/o him?

<PamsTweedy> yes. Tomorrow is all good.

<OliverSampson> Um.. Sandra..

<PamsTweedy> And now I'm speaking like PAM!

<DrFrankentweed> It's 2.30am and I've got to work in the morning

<OliverSampson> Donna has to work tomorrow...

<PamsTweedy> Peter.. I'm going to count to three.

<OliverSampson> What time do you propose we get here?

<DrFrankentweed> What time is good for you?

<PeterSalter> okay

<PamsTweedy> You will be fully awake on the word three.

<DonnaL> I should be home by 6:30 my time - that's be 12:30 yours

<PamsTweedy> One...you are feeling perfect in every way.

<DrFrankentweed> Which is 12.30 here? That's okay

<jadedragon177> any time is good for me

<PamsTweedy> Two....your eyes are sparklingly clear

<NSQueen119> Pam, I like your Tweedy!

<PamsTweedy> three you are fully aware now. Eyelids open.

* OliverSampson leans toward Peter.

* PeterSalter opens eyes

<PamsTweedy> Take a good deep breath fill up your lungs and stretch.

* PeterSalter looks around

<OliverSampson> Welcome back, Peter.

* NSQueen119 exhales a sigh.

<OliverSampson> :-)

<goaliepam> I'm shocked at what my Tweedy can do.

<OliverSampson> You made it.

<DrFrankentweed> Hey Peter

<PamsTweedy> Welcome back Peter. Feel ok?

<DonnaL> Hi, Peter.

<NSQueen119> He can be Ripper'ish from time to time

* PeterSalter grins ...puts arm around Sandra

<PeterSalter> Yes thank you ...I feel fine

<PamsTweedy> You should feel calm, rested, refreshed, relaxed.

<OliverSampson> Glad to know it.

<PeterSalter> I do