 The crew test the device, but as it only allows "Starbug" to travel through time, not space, it is of no use at the moment; however, if a faster-than-light drive can be found, then the time machine will allow them to travel to any time and place they desire.The crew are subsequently contacted by another "Starbug", populated by their future selves.Only Kryten speaks to them to prevent the rest of the crew learning about their futures; however, afterwards he gets very emotional around Lister, which makes him very worried.