Leander watched in terror as the creature "undressed", eventually kicking Fred's empty skin away with its hideous foot. Its voice was the ugliest sound he'd ever heard and The young man had to put a hand on his mouth in order not to throw up, because now saliva was dripping from the alien's fangs as it eyed him hungrily. The Doctor maintained his tense position, squeezing the screwdriver in his hand. The irritated snarling grew ever louder as the Time Lord attempted to negotiate.

At one point the Slitheen mentioned an upcoming "big surprise" that had to do with eating humankind. Leander felt blind panic welling up inside him, because his family was still out there, helpless and unaware. Since the disgusting beast had been inside Fred, he might've been spying on their family for God knows how long already. He didn't pay attention as the creature threatened to kill them and his ears were deaf to the earthshattering noise coming from the sonic device. All he could think of was returning home and keeping his family safe.

The Doctor quickly shook the lad out his daze, ordering him to make for Fred's house. Leander wanted to object, but the Time Lord's resolute and authrotitative expression left no possibility to contradict. So Leander ran, repeatedly glancing back over his shoulder. The Doctor was still pointing the screaming screwdriver at the the green being, who continued to wriggle in pain, although tried to strike back a few times. Leander made a few last leaps and was finally inside the farmer's hut.

The house was dark except for a small lit candle on the kitchen table. Panting, the boy sank on the nearest bench and buried his face in his hands. Today's events were obviously too much to take in and Leander was already beginning to question the capability of his own senses. It was hard to decide, how one should react, because this situation was completely new to the young Englishman. 

After five minutes of silence had passed, Leander lifted his head again. Only now did he notice that the droning in the field had long ceased. He rushed to the window and the spot was empty. No monster, no Doctor to be seen. He heaved a sigh of relief, but the concern for his new friend left him uneasy. Did the Doctor manage to escape or was he captured by the green monstrosities? Not even wanting to consider the thought, Leander got up, determined. "There's only one way to find out," he thought to himself, reaching out his hand to open the front door. It momentarily froze in the air as a repulsive voice behind him said: "Dinner. Lovely!". Something hard hit the back of Leander's head and the world went black.