1 Monty: So what are we supposed to do here in San Francisco if the Crook of Osiris is already found and safely being looked after?
2 Alice: You could ask me out for dinner, Dr Jones.
3 Monty: Um. Would you like to go out for dinner?
4 Alice: I’d love to.
4 Prof. Jones: {appearing suddenly} Yes!!

I never wanted Alice Thoroughgood to be another femme fatale like Dr Ginny Smith. It may have seemed that way for a while there, but I always had this more positive eventuality in mind.