 Before the planned final show in New York, Smith was arrested after allegedly assaulting Nagle, his girlfriend at the time, which resulted in the show's cancellation.A few weeks later, Smith and Nagle returned for three more shows in the UK, joined by temporary drummer Kate Themen.After several months off, the Fall returned in August 1998 with new bassist Karen Leatham and drummer Tom Head, the latter of whom took over from Themen who was originally hired on a full-time basis after her first three shows.