STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                    "Encounter at Farpoint" 
                              
                              by 
                         D.C. Fontana 
                              and 
                       Gene Roddenberry 


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                         FINAL DRAFT

                        April 13, 1987


                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-D traveling at warp speed
	through space.

					PICARD V.O.
			Captain's log, stardate 42353.7.
			Our destination is planet Cygnus
			IV, beyond which lies the great
			unexplored mass of the galaxy.

2    OTHER INTRODUCTORY ANGLES (OPTICAL)

	on the gigantic new Enterprise NCC 1701-D.

					PICARD V.O.
			My orders are to examine Farpoint,
			a starbase built there by the
			inhabitants of that world.
			Meanwhile ...

3    INT. ENGINE ROOM

	Huge, with a giant wall diagram showing the immensity
	of this Galaxy Class starship.

					PICARD V.O.
				(continuing)
			... I am becoming better
			acquainted with my new command,
			this Galaxy Class U.S.S.
			Enterprise.

4    CLOSER ON VESSEL DIAGRAM

	Showing the details and size of this enormous starship.

					PICARD V.O.
			I am still somewhat in awe of its
			size and complexity.

5    INT. LOUNGE DECK

	With its huge windows revealing the immense span of the
	Starship's outer surface.


5    CONTINUED:

					PICARD V.O.
				(continuing)
			... my crew we are short in
			several key positions, most
			notably ...

6    INT. BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	PICARD, TROI, and DATA seated in the command area.
	Starfleet LIEUTENANT WORF, a young Klingon, is at the
	"Ops" station and a SUPERNUMERARY is at "Conn".

					PICARD V.O.
				(continuing)
			... a first officer, but I am
			informed that a highly experienced
			man, one Commander William Riker,
			will be waiting to join our ship
			when we reach our Cygnus IV
			destination.

7    ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD AND DATA

	As Picard turns to Data:

					PICARD
			You will agree, Data, that
			Starfleet's instructions are
			difficult?

					DATA
			Difficult ... how so? Simply
			solve the mystery of Farpoint
			Station.

					PICARD
				(smiles)
			As simple as that.

					TROI
			Farpoint Station. Even the name
			sounds mysterious.

					PICARD
			The problem, Data, is that another
			life form built that base. How
			do I negotiate a friendly
			agreement for Starfleet to use
			it while at the same time snoop
			around finding how and why they
			built it?


7    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Inquiry ... the word snoop ... ?

					PICARD
			Data, how can you be programmed
			as a virtual encyclopedia of human
			information without knowing a
			simple word like snoop?

					DATA
			Possibility ... a kind of human
			behavior I was not designed to
			emulate?

	It is all Troi can do to keep from smiling.

					PICARD
			It means 'to spy, to sneak' ...

					DATA
				(interrupting;
				 delighted)
			Ah! To seek covertly, to go
			stealthily, to slink, slither ...

					PICARD
				(wanting to cut it off)
			Exactly, yes ...

					DATA
			... to glide, creep, skulk,
			pussyfoot, gumshoe ...

	Data trails off his words, finally becoming aware of
	the annoyance registering on Picard's face. Troi cannot
	keep back the smile now ... then suddenly her face is
	contorted in pain.

					TROI
			Captain ... I'm sensing a ... a
			powerful mind ...

	Interrupted by the sound of a BRIDGE ALARM.

8    WIDER ANGLE

	All checking their consoles, puzzled at readings they're
	getting.

					WORF
			Something strange on the detector
			circuits ...


8    CONTINUED:

	OVERLAPPED by an ever more compelling SECOND BRIDGE
	ALARM (similar to the old naval HONKING SOUND) begins
	to sound. At the same time, the main viewer FLICKERS
	and an unusual SHINING, SPARKLING GRID SHAPE APPEARS
	stretching across the whole of the galaxy ahead of them.

9    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND GRID (OPTICAL)

	Emphasizing the incredibly SHINING GRID which the
	Enterprise is approaching. Seeming impossibly large,
	yet in some ways as delicate as a spiderweb, it is
	composed of interlocking geometrical shapes.

10   INT. BRIDGE - VARIOUS ANGLES

	Data is looking up from his command position console,
	showing as much alarm as we'll ever see on his face.

					DATA
			It registers as solid, Captain...

					TROI
			Or an incredibly powerful
			forcefield. But if we collide
			with either ...

					PICARD
				(to Conn)
			Go to Condition Yellow. And shut
			off that damned noise.

	Conn turns OFF honking sound. Picard is taking time to
	check all readings but we're now coming very close to
	the strange grid.

					WORF
			Shields and deflectors, up, sir.

	Milking the drama of approaching collision. Then,
	conversationally:

					PICARD
			Reverse power, full stop.

					CONN
			Controls to full stop, sir.

	The strange shimmering GRID on the viewer is now very
	close to us as Enterprise movement stops.

					CONN
			Now reading full stop, sir.


10   CONTINUED:

	Overlapped by something akin to a ROLLING THUNDER STORM
	accompanied by a BRILLIANT AND SUSTAINED FLASH OF LIGHT
	ON THE BRIDGE to the side of Picard. The light burst
	physically shakes all bridge crew for an instant, then
	RESOLVES ITSELF INTO A HUMAN SIZE FIGURE standing at
	that point on the bridge. As the bridge crew's eyes
	adjust, it does indeed appear to be a human ... but one
	dressed and posturing as an Elizabethan era sea captain
	complete with Sir Walter Raleigh type "court dress",
	complete with neck ruffles, lace, leg stockings,
	ceremonial sword, etc. Now and later, we shall know
	this life form as "Q".

11   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as "Q" (Elizabethan) makes a formal bow (of that same
	era) to Picard. At which the turbolift doors snap open
	and TWO SECURITY CREW members start to ENTER, led by
	Security and Weapons Officer NATASHA YAR. However, "Q"
	merely gives a nod in that direction and a miniature of
	the space grid outside APPEARS AT THE TURBOLIFT
	ENTRANCE, barring the security team's entrance and
	CLOSES THE TURBOLIFT DOORS. Then "Q" turns toward
	Picard.

					"Q" (ELIZABETHAN)
			You are notified that your kind
			has infiltrated the galaxy too
			far already. You are directed
			to return to your own solar system
			immediately.

12   ANGLE TO INCLUDE OPS AND CONN

	We will see Conn stealthily, carefully reaching to the
	small phaser on his belt.

					PICARD
			That's quite a directive. Would
			you mind identifying what you are?

					"Q" (ELIZABETHAN)
			We call ourselves "the Q". Or
			you may call me that; it's all
			much the same thing.
				(indicating costume)
			And I have presented myself to
			you as a fellow ship captain so
			that you will better understand
			me.
				(indicates)
			Go back from where you...


13   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Interrupted by Conn drawing his phaser. But "Q" barely
	nods toward Conn at which a FLUTTERING ELECTRIC BLUE WAVE
	envelopes that bridge crewman, and we HEAR THE BRIEF
	BEGINNINGS OF A SCREAM as Conn falls with the SOUND of
	a frozen hard object striking the deck. Picard comes
	to his feet, ignoring "Q" as:

					"Q" (ELIZABETHAN)
			Stay where you are!

14   EMPHASIZING PICARD

	Who is clearly very angry as he kneels at the prone form
	of Conn who appears to have been instantly frozen solid.
	Troi hurries INTO SHOT kneeling too. There is even
	white evaporation vapor rising up from the body.

					PICARD
			Data, call medics!

					TROI
			He's frozen. Can you feel the
			cold?

	Picard grabs up Conn's phaser from the deck (reversing
	it, wisely), stands and puts it under "Q's" nose.

					PICARD
			He would not have injured you!
				(indicates phaser)
			Do you understand this; the stun
			setting?

					"Q" (ELIZABETHAN)
			Knowing humans as you do, Captain,
			would you want to be captured
			helpless by them?
				(moves closer)
			Now, go back or you will certainly
			die!

									FADE OUT:


                           PART ONE                             

	FADE IN:

15   EXT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE AND GRID (OPTICAL)

	Appropriate THEME MUSIC with spaceship hanging
	motionless, still facing the mysterious SHIMMERING GRID
	that stretches in front of it from galaxy horizon to
	horizon.

16   INTO. BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING CONN'S FORM

	In the b.g. on a floating stretcher Conn is being taken
	to the turbolift, advanced medical emergency aids are
	attached to his body.

					PICARD
			Is he still alive?

					MEDIC
			For now. We'll do our best, sir.

17   EMPHASIZING "Q" (OPTICAL)

	Ignoring the previous, intent instead on inspecting his
	Elizabethan costume as Picard comes up to him.

					"Q" (ELIZABETHAN)
			Your little centuries go by so
			rapidly, Captain. Perhaps you'll
			understand this better.

	The Visitor moves his hand slightly. We hear the same
	ROLLING THUNDER SOUND. Another BLINDING LIGHT FLASH
	and his body remains the same humanoid face and figure
	as with the Elizabethan dress, but now the green
	officer's uniform of the U.S. Marine Corps. Over his
	jacket pocket three rows of medals and his narrow
	garrison cap shows the bars of a Captain.

					"Q" (MARINE CAPTAIN)
			Actually, the issue at stake is
			patriotism. You must return to
			your world and put an end to the
			communists. All it takes is a
			few good men.

					PICARD
			What? That nonsense is centuries
			behind us!


17   CONTINUED:

					"Q" (MARINE CAPTAIN)
			But you can't deny Captain, that
			you're still a dangerous, savage
			child-race.

					PICARD
			Most certainly I deny it. I agree
			that we still were when ...
				(indicating)
			... humans wore costumes like that
			four hundred years ago...

					"Q" (MARINE CAPTAIN)
			At which time you slaughtered
			millions in silly arguments about
			how to divide the resources of
			your little world. And four
			hundred years before that you were
			murdering each other in quarrels
			over tribal god-images. And since
			there have been no indications
			that humans will ever change
			.....

					PICARD
			But even as far back as... !
				(indicates)
			... that costume, we had begun to
			make rapid progress.

					"Q" (MARINE CAPTAIN)
			Oh? Shall we review your "rapid
			progress"?

18   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The "Q" visitor moves a hand again to create THE SAME
	SOUNDS and the SAME BLINDING FLASH, producing the same
	human image but this time unshaven and with an UGLY
	AUTOMATION LOOK AND IN THE UNIFORM OF A MILITARY OFFICER
	FROM THE MID 21st CENTURY WARS. Q's voice sounds a bit
	drugged now as he eyes his new costume.

					"Q" (21ST CENTURY)
				(interrupting)
			Rapid progress to where humans
			learned to control their military
			with drugs.

19   ANGLE INCLUDING OPS POSITION

	As Worf gets a message and turns toward Picard.


19   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sir, sickbay reports that
			Lieutenant Graham's condition is
			better.

	All have turned toward Worf, showing relief.

					"Q" (21ST CENTURY)
			Concern for one's comrade. How
			touching.

					WORF
				(indicates "Q")
			And now, sir, a personal request.
			Permission to clean up the bridge?

	Picard shakes head, stares Worf down when he seems about
	to protest. Meanwhile Tasha has come to her feet too:

					TASHA
			Lieutenant Worf is right, sir.
			As Security Chief I can't just
			stand here and ....

					PICARD
			Yes, you can, Tasha.

	During this, "Q" has withdrawn a slender tube attached
	to his 21st Century uniform, makes an adjustment which
	lets a round pill roll into his mouth and bites down
	on it with a "POP" SOUND.

					"Q" (21ST CENTURY)
			Ah, yes... better!
				(deep breath, feeling
				 it)
			Then later, on finally reaching
			deep space, humans of course found
			enemies to fight out there too.
			And to broaden those struggles....
				(indicating Worf and
				 Tasha)
			.... you again found allies to
			permit still more murdering and
			all over again the same old story.


19   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(interrupting; angry)
			No! The most dangerous 'same old
			story' is the one we're meeting
			now! Those who go on
			misinformation, half-information,
			self-righteous life forms who are
			eager not to learn but to
			prosecute, to judge anything they
			don't understand or can't
			tolerate.

					"Q" (21ST CENTURY)
			What an interesting idea.
			Prosecute and judge?

	CAMERA CENTERS ON "Q" as he absorbs what Picard has
	said. He takes a step or two, turns.

					"Q" (21ST CENTURY)
				(continuing)
			And suppose it turns out we
			understand you humans only too
			well?

					PICARD
			We've no fear of what the true
			facts about us will reveal.

					"Q" (21ST CENTURY)
			The facts about you? Splendid,
			splendid! You are a veritable
			fountain of good ideas.
				(smiling; pleasant)
			There are preparations to make,
			Captain, but when I return...

	"Q" gives a 21st Century salute to Picard.

					"Q" (21ST CENTURY)
				(continuing)
			... we will proceed exactly as you
			suggest!

	A BLINDING FLASH OF LIGHT and the alien visitor is gone.

20   WIDE ANGLE ON BRIDGE

	It takes a moment to accept the fact "Q" is really gone
	then Worf turns to Picard.


20   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sir... respectfully submit our only
			choice is to fight. If we
			Klingons understand anything, it
			is the meaning of that kind of
			talk.

					TASHA
			My sentiments too, sir. Fight or
			try to escape.

21   ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD

	Turning to Troi:

					PICARD
			Sense anything, Commander?

					TROI
				(shakes head)
			Its mind is much too powerful,
			sir. And frightening. Concur we
			avoid further contact if possible!

22   ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD

	Clearly he has to come up with something. He reflects
	for a moment more, then makes up his mind, turns to
	Troi.

					PICARD
			From this point, no station
			aboard, repeat no station, for
			any reason will make use of
			signals, transmission or intercom.
				(crossing quickly to
				 Ops and Conn)
			We'll try to take them by
			surprise.
				(to Worf)
			Inform engineering to make ready
			for maximum acceleration. We'll
			find out what this Galaxy Class
			can do.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	As Worf stands and hurries off, Picard turns to Data.


22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Records search, Data. Results
			of detaching the Saucer Section
			at high warp speeds.

	Data quickly draws on his memory.

					DATA
			Inadvisable at any warp speed,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Search theoretical.

					DATA
				(thinking; then)
			It is possible, sir. But
			absolutely no error margin.

	Picard nods and stands, RAISES VOICE:

					PICARD
			Attention bridge crew!

23   VARIOUS ANGLES

	Picard waits until all are turned toward him.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Using print-out only, notify all
			decks to prepare for maximum
			acceleration. Maximum, you're
			entitled to know, means we'll be
			pushing our engines well past
			safety limits. Our hope is to
			surprise whatever that is out
			there, try to outrun it.
				(looks around, then)
			Our only other option would be
			to put tail between our legs and
			return to Earth as they demand.

24   INT. ENGINE ROOM - TRAVELING WITH WORF

	As he takes us into WIDE CAMERA ANGLE, aiming both for
	a feeling of the starship's huge size and enormous
	power.


25   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Worf nodding at a reading which an Engineer shows him,
	then EXITING to return to the bridge. Meanwhile,
	engineering personnel work at their controls and a LOW
	PITCHED WHINE quickly works itself up into a DEAFENING
	HIGH PITCHED SHRIEK while ENERGY DISPLAYS APPEAR AT MAIN
	ENGINE CONNECTIONS.

26   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Showing both the Enterprise and the mysterious grid.

27   INT. BRIDGE - ANGLES INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER

	Worf enters bridge from turbolift, crossing to his
	position.

					WORF
			Engine room ready, sir.

	Picard stands behind Data who is at the Conn position.

					TROI
			The board shows 'green', Captain.
			All go!

	Picard moving back to his command position as:

					PICARD
			Stand by...
				(takes his seat, checks
				 bridge, then)
			ENGAGE!

	The entire bridge SHUDDERS under a SCREAM OF POWER as
	we

									CUT TO:

28   EXT. SPACE - ANGLE ON ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Suddenly into maximum warp, the energy release
	momentarily DISTORTING BOTH THE ALIEN GRID AND THE STARS
	IN SIGHT AROUND IT. When the EFFECT is over, the
	starship has turned, seeming to almost brush against
	the mysterious grid, and is then racing away from it.

29   ANGLE EMPHASIZING GRID (OPTICAL)

	With Enterprise in b.g. at warp speed, escaping. Then
	the 'grid' suddenly shrinks in size, growing brighter
	as it coalesces together INTO THE SHAPE OF A BRIGHTLY
	COLORED SPINNING SHAPE which now races after the
	Enterprise.

30   INT. BRIDGE - VARIOUS ANGLES

	The faces of the bridge crew reflect the fact that
	Enterprise is at very high warp speed and continuing
	to accelerate into even higher warp.

					WORF
			Velocity warp nine point two.

					DATA
			Heading, 351 Mark 11, sir.

					PICARD
			Steady on that.

					TASHA
			The hostile is now giving chase,
			sir. Accelerating fast.

					WORF
			We're now at Warp nine point
			three, sir. Which takes us past
			the red line, sir.

					PICARD
			Continue accelerating.
				(to Troi)
			Counselor, at this point I'm open
			even to guesses about what we've
			just met.

					TROI
				(considers, then)
			It... it felt like something beyond
			what we'd consider a 'life form'.

					PICARD
			'Beyond'?

					TROI
			Very, very advanced, sir. Or...
				(considers)
			Or certainly, very, very
			different!

30   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(with emphasis now)
			Sir, we're at warp nine point
			four.

					TASHA
			Hostile is now beginning to
			overtake us, sir.

					PICARD
			Are you sure?

					DATA
			Hostile's velocity is already warp
			nine point six, sir. Shall I
			put them on main viewer?

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Reverse angle on viewer.

31   ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER

	VIEWER IMAGE SHIMMERS into reverse view, which is much
	the same as the forward view except for ONE BLINKING
	POINT OF LIGHT AT IMAGE CENTER.

					DATA
			Magnifying viewer image.

	ANOTHER VIEWER SHIMMER with the CENTER POINT OF LIGHT
	BECOMING THE SPINNING COALESCENCE seen earlier. It's
	still far away, tiny in size, but will grow in size
	during later SCENES.

32   VARIOUS ANGLES

	as needed.

					TASHA
			Hostile's velocity now at nine
			point seven, sir.

					PICARD
			Ops, inform Engineering we need
			more!

					DATA
			Engine room attempting to comply,
			sir. But they caution us...

32   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(interrupting; to Data)
			Go to yellow alert!

	Data hits a control and the Yellow Alert ALARM SOUNDS
	FIVE TIMES. Then Picard turns to Tasha.

					PICARD
				(to Tasha)
			Arm photon torpedoes, Weapons
			Station. Place them on ready
			status.

					TASHA
			Torpedoes to ready, sir.

	Picard is aware of the concerned glances received form
	Troi and Data.

33   WIDE ANGLE

	The entire bridge suddenly SHUDDERS HARD and it brings
	startled looks to the faces of some of the bridge crew.
	Then the motion eases.

					WORF
			That was a design tremor, sir.
			A warning.

					TASHA
			Hostile now at warp nine point
			eight, sir.

					WORF
			Our velocity is only nine point
			five, sir.

					DATA
			Projection, sir. We may be able
			to match the hostile's nine point
			eight, sir. But at extreme risk.

					TASHA
			Now reading the hostile at warp
			nine point nine, sir.

	Picard stands, raising his voice to carry throughout
	the bridge.

33   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Attention bridge. Print-out
			message, urgent, to all decks.
				(selecting the right
				 words)
			All stations on all decks, make
			ready to detach ship's saucer
			section.

	Some of the bridge crew is startled but all are soon
	putting their consoles in order for the move. Picard
	turns to Worf at 'conn' position.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You will command the saucer
			section, Lieutenant.

	Worf comes to his feet in protest.

					WORF
			I am a Klingon, sir. For me to
			seek escape while my captain goes
			into battle....

					PICARD
				(interrupts hard)
			You are a Starfleet officer,
			Lieutenant.

					WORF
				(hesitates, takes seat)
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
				(to bridge again)
			Note in ship's log that at this
			startime, I am transferring
			command to the Battle Bridge.
				(to Data)
			Make the signal, Data.

	Data touches a control and we HEAR (still preserved from
	surface ship days) the BUGLE CALL "BEAT TO QUARTERS"
	which continues REPEATING as all bridge crew members
	(except Worf) begin leaving their posts. While
	SUPERNUMERARIES arrive on the turbolifts, our bridge
	crew begins exiting the bridge.

									FADE OUT.

                           PART TWO                             

	FADE IN:

34   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Still at high warp. We cannot see the image of the
	following "hostile" (which is not magnified in this
	ANGLE).

					PICARD V.O.
			Captain's log, stardate 42354.1.
			Preparing to detach saucer
			section.

35   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	As the turbolift doors snap open, Picard and the others
	ENTER the smaller, sparse and functional Battle Bridge.

					PICARD V.O.
			... so that families and the majority
			of the ship's company...

36   INT. MONTAGE OF SAUCER SETS

	Families, children, science technicians, etc., moving
	into safe areas.

					PICARD V.O.
				(continuing)
			... can seek relative safety while
			our vessel's stardrive, containing
			our Battle Bridge...

37   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE - VARIOUS ANGLES

	Acquainting us with the smaller and more severe battle
	bridge, its configuration and positions. Picard is
	speaking the balance of his log entry to the microphone
	at his command position.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... and main armaments, will turn
			back and confront the mystery that
			is threatening us.
				(turning to Tasha)
			Lieutenant, your torpedoes must
			detonate close enough to the
			hostile to blind it at the moment
			we separate.

37   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			Understood, sir.

					PICARD
			Worf, this is the Captain....

38   INT. BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING LT. WORF

	The young Klingon at the Captain's command station now.

					WORF
			Yes Captain?

					PICARD'S INTERCOM VOICE
			Begin countdown....
				(touches panel control)
			Mark!

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Traveling through space for a moment, then photon
	torpedoes blasting out of the starship's aft tubes.
	The torpedo pattern disappears into the distance behind
	the vessel.

40   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	All intent on what is happening as:

					TROI
			All decks acknowledging, sir.

					DATA
			Starship separation.... six, five,
			four, three, two, one....

41   EXT. ENTERPRISE - ANGLES ON SEPARATION MECHANISM (OPTICAL))

	As we see the largest of the assemblies begin to move,
	yawning open. Other mechanisms are doing their jobs
	too.... and THE MONOLITHIC STARSHIP DIVIDES INTO ITS TWO
	SECTIONS.... STARDRIVE AND SAUCER MOVING APART.

					PICARD V.O.
			Ship's log, exact moment of
			separation, stardate 42354.22.

	As the Stardrive Section gets safely clear of the
	saucer, it begins turning, doubling back to face the
	"Q" menace. And now in the direction of that threat,
	we begin to see PHOTON EXPLOSIONS in the far, far
	distance.

42   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER

	On which we see a tiny but SOMEWHAT LARGER IMAGE OF THE
	HOSTILE VESSEL in front of which the last few PHOTON
	DETONATIONS HAPPEN AND FADE AWAY.

					TASHA
			All torpedoes have detonated, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Reverse power and hold this
			position.

					DATA
				(gives a surprised look)
			Reverse power...decelerating.

					TROI
			That will bring them here in just
			minutes, sir.

					TASHA
			Will we make a fight of it,
			Captain? If we can at least
			damage their ship....

					PICARD
				(indicating viewer)
			Lieutenant... are you recommending
			we fight a life form that can do
			all those things?
				(as Tasha hesitates)
			I'd like to hear your advice.

					TASHA
			I... spoke before I thought, sir.
			We should look for some way to
			distract them from going after
			the saucer.

					DATA
			All forward motion stopped, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Troi)
			Commander, signal the following
			in all languages and on all
			frequencies: we surrender. State
			that we are not asking for any
			terms or conditions.

					TROI
			Aye, sir. All language forms and
			frequencies.

43   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER

	Where the IMAGE OF THE HOSTILE is rapidly growing in
	size.

44   EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As the HOSTILE IMAGE rushes down on the starship, THE
	COALESCENT SHAPE OPENING UP INTO SOMETHING LIKE THE
	SHIMMERING GRID WE'VE SEEN, but now as if to enclose
	(and perhaps crush) the starship. A FURY OF SOUNDS like
	CLANKING-SCREAMS OF METAL BEING STRESSED BEYOND ITS
	LIMITS.

45   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE - VARIOUS ANGLES

	As the bridge and the entire Stardrive Section is SHAKEN
	ALMOST ANGRILY as the same CACOPHONY OF CLANKING-SCREAMS
	continues. All bridge crew cling to their seats until
	the SHAKING AND SOUNDS REACH A PEAK. As when "Q" first
	appeared, FLASHES OF LIGHT BLIND US and become:

46   INT. "Q" COURTROOM - EMPHASIZING PICARD, DATA, TROI, TASHA

	It is an immense courtroom meant to reflect strength
	and power. (We'll discover that it dates back to the
	mid-21st Century post-atomic crisis era.) Both decor
	and legal procedures reflect the time when a desperate
	humanity, still wounded and bleeding from nuclear war,
	sought answers to its pain and problems through the
	merciless strength of a new form of dictatorial
	government representing neither capitalism nor
	communism. Our four starship people are in old, ragged
	and stained uniforms which 'demean' them as criminals.
	In comparison with the gleaming steel and glass of the
	rest of the courtroom, the Prisoner's Dock at which our
	people sit is made of rough-hewn, hard and ugly wooden
	benches. Suddenly, our Starfleet group is CAUGHT IN
	A HARSH GLARING SPOTLIGHT. Data, looking around with
	great curiosity, is the first to speak:

					DATA
			Historically intriguing, Captain.
			Very, very accurate.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Mid-21st Century, the post-atomic
			horror....

	Interrupted by the SOUND OF A BELL, and CUT TO:

47   ANGLE INCLUDING MANDARIN-BAILIFF

	Important, the MANDARIN-BAILIFF is not a fun figure.
	Despite the Asian robe and accent, he is an important
	authority figure--and his expression and actions
	underscore this. He caries a slim, portable view
	screen, the face of which contains scrolled information
	he will occasionally refer to. Now, as he nods to a
	Court Functionary who uses an ancient, oriental bell,
	DOLEFULLY CLANGING to gain attention.

					MANDARIN-BAILIFF
			All present, make respectful
			attention to honored Judge!

48   ANGLE EMPHASIZING SPECTATORS

	Some still arriving, chattering in excitement, having
	to be intimidated into silence by a 21st CENTURY SOLDIER,
	heavily armed. Picard waves in a way indicating Data, Tasha
	and Troi should not stand.

					TROI
				(quietly to Picard)
			Careful, sir. This is not an
			illusion or a dream.

					PICARD
			But these courts happened in our
			past....

					TROI
			I don't understand either, but
			this is real. I can feel that!

49   OTHER ANGLES AS NEEDED

	A 21st Century MILITARY OFFICER moving to our Starfleet
	group, leveling his automatic weapon toward them.

					FUTURE MILITARY OFFICER
			Get to your feet, criminals!

	Our people ignore him too. "Mandarin-Bailiff" is
	CLANGING THE BELL again. Data sees something,
	indicates:

					DATA
			At least we are acquainted with
			the judge, Captain.

50   ANGLE ON JUDGE

	The "judge's bench" (an appropriate 21st Century design
	on Chapman camera-crane) comes floating into the
	courtroom. Seated in it is "Q" (JUDGE), an arrangement
	which gives "his Honor" physical access to every part
	and corner of this courtroom. As he floats serenely
	over spectators' heads, suddenly there's the RATATATTAT
	of an automatic weapon.

51   ANGLE INCLUDING MILITARY OFFICER

	Just completing FIRING a warning burst at the feet of
	Picard.

					MILITARY OFFICER
				(screaming angrily)
			Attention! On your feet,
			attention!

	But Tasha pivoting in fast, taking the weapon and
	throwing the Officer crashing to the floor. Judge's
	"bench" (Camera Crane) brings "Q" INTO SCENE fast.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			You are out of order!

	But he's speaking to the downed military officer, not
	to Tasha. Which turns out to be a sentence of death
	-- carried out by a pair of Soldiers who step in,
	raising their automatic weapons, FIRING at the Officer
	lying on the floor. Spectators break into APPLAUSE as
	the Officer slumps and lies unmoving.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(continuing)
			The prisoners will not be
			harmed...
				(a glance at Picard)
			Until they are found guilty, of
			course.

	Still hovering over the fallen officer, "Q" indicates
	the body.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(continuing)
			Dispose of that.

	Picard has taken the automatic weapon from Tasha.

51   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Can we assume you mean this will
			be a fair trial?

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Yes, absolutely equitable.

	Picard hands the weapon to "Bailiff". "Q" (JUDGE)
	swings his "bench" to CENTER FRONT of the courtroom.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(continuing to
				 Mandarin-bailiff)
			Proceed.

					MANDARIN-BAILIFF
				(refers to his portable
				 viewscreen)
			Before this gracious court now
			appear these humans to answer for
			the multiple and grievous
			savageries of their species.

	Judge's "bench" swings "Q" (JUDGE) in literally
	nose-to-nose with Picard.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			How plead you, criminal?

					DATA
			If I may, Captain....
				(gets a nod)
			Objection, your honor. In the
			year 2016, the new United Nations
			declared that no Earth citizen
			could be made to answer for the
			crimes of their race or
			forbearers.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Objection denied!

	Followed by CLANGING OF BAILIFF'S BELL and CHEERS FROM
	THE SPECTATORS.

52   ANGLE EMPHASIZING "Q" AND PICARD

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(continuing)
			This is a court of the year 2049,
			by which time more 'rapid
			progress' had caused all 'United
			Earth' nonsense to be abolished.

52   CONTINUED:

	At which point Tasha comes to her feet very angry.

					PICARD
			Tasha, no...

					TASHA
			I must... 
				(to "Q")
			... because I grew up on a world
			that allowed things like this
			court. And it was people like
			these that saved me from it. I
			say that this so-called court
			should get down on its knees to
			what Starfleet is, what it
			represents... 

53   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	And "Q" (JUDGE) flies INTO SCENE, gesturing toward Tasha
	as he did earlier to Conn on the bridge... resulting in
	the same FLUTTERING ELECTRIC BLUE WAVE THAT ENVELOPES
	HER. As Tasha goes rigid, frozen, Data supports her,
	lowers her form gently to the floor as:

					TROI
				(shouting to "Q")
			You barbarian! That girl....

	"Q" gestures and the same FLUTTERING ELECTRIC BLUE WAVE
	ENVELOPS HER TOO. Picard leaps in, keeps her frozen,
	rigid form from crashing down.

					MANDARIN-BAILIFF
			Criminals keep silence!

54   ANGLE ON PICARD

	bending over Tasha, then to "Q":

					PICARD
			You've got a lot to learn about
			humans if you think you can
			torture us or frighten us into
			silence.
				(to Data)
			Are they still alive?

					DATA
			Uncertain. Lieutenant Graham was
			when our medics thawed him out.

54   CONTINUED:

	"Q" (JUDGE) glides in closer on his "bench".

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			You will answer the charges!

					PICARD
			Or what? Or this, or worse? Or
			death? I suggest you take a
			better look at human history.

	Spectators have begun GRUMBLING over Picard's failure
	to answer "Q".

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			You are charged, criminals. How
			plead you?

					PICARD
			Just a moment ago, you promised
			"the prisoners will not be
			harmed." We plead nothing so long
			as you break your own rules.

	LOUDER GRUMBLING from the Spectators now.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			I suggest you center your
			attention on the trial, Captain.
			It may be your only hope.

					PICARD
			And I suggest you now may be
			having second thoughts about this
			trial! You're considering that
			if you conduct it fairly, which
			was your promise, you may lose.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(laughs)
			Lose?

					PICARD
			Yes, even though you're judge, and
			prosecutor....

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(nods)
			And jury.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(considers it; nods)
			Accepted... so long as you keep
			to your agreement.
				(indicates Troi and
				 Tasha)
			And assaulting prisoners is hardly
			a fair trial.

55   OPTICAL ANGLE ON "Q" (OPTICAL)

	Seems to be considering it. Then he looks downward,
	indicates.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			This is a merciful court.

	"Q" waves his hand DOWNWARD TO WARD TROI AND TASHA AND
	A RIPPLE OF LIGHT plays over the two women, UNFREEZING
	THEM.

	ANOTHER ANGLE "Q" (JUDGE)

	The court very disorderly now with some spectators
	standing on their benches SHOUTING as an annoyed "Q"
	brings his "bench" up hovering over the heads of
	everyone.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(greatly AMPLIFIED)
			SILENCE!

	The order is so LOUDLY AMPLIFIED that it comes near to
	shaking the entire courtroom structure. The spectators
	bite off their words and sink frightened into their
	seats. We notice "Q" throwing a glance toward Picard
	to see if the Captain is properly impressed. Then the
	"bench" is lowered to allow "Q" to face Picard again.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(continued)
			Continuing these proceedings, I
			must caution you that legal
			trickery is not permitted. This
			is a court of fact!

55   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(same words; same time)
			... court of fact!
				(nods)
			We humans know our past, even when
			we're ashamed of it. I recognize
			this court system as the one which
			agreed with Shakespeare's
			suggestion -- "Kill all the
			lawyers".

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(nods)
			Which humans did.

					PICARD
			Which led to the rule: "Guilty
			until proven innocent".

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Of course. Bringing the innocent
			to trial would be unfair.
				(leaning in; voice
				 amplified)
			YOU WILL NOW ANSWER TO THE
			GRIEVOUS SAVAGERY CHARGE AGAINST
			HUMANITY.

					PICARD
			We'll be happy to answer specific
			charges. "Grievous savagery" could
			mean anything.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(interrupting)
			Obviously it means causing harm
			to fellow creatures!

					PICARD
			Such as you did when you froze
			a member of our bridge crew? Will
			you be joining us in the dock
			here?

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			You fool. Are you certain you
			want a full disclosure of human
			ugliness?
				(to Mandarin-Bailiff)
			So be it! Present the charges.

	Mandarin-Bailiff refers to his portable view screen,
	then steps forward and presents it for Picard's
	examination.

55   CONTINUED: (2)

					MANDARIN-BAILIFF
			Criminal, you will read the
			charges to the court.

	Picard takes the parchment, glances through some amount
	of it. Then he looks up.

					PICARD
			I see no charges against us, your
			honor.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(pounds "bench top")
			Criminal, you are out of order!

	Soldiers move in, unslinging automatic weapons, of which
	the barrels of two of them are now placed against Troi's
	and Data's heads.

									FADE OUT.

                          PART THREE                            

	FADE IN:

56   INT. "Q" COURTROOM - WIDE ANGLE

	Action continuing from where it ended. The gun barrels
	are now pressing even closer to Troi and Data's heads
	as:

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Soldiers...
				(indicates guns)
			... you will press those triggers
			if this criminal answers with any
			word other than "guilty"...

57   CLOSER ANGLE

	The Soldiers CLICKING FIRING ACTION TO FULL COCK. "Q"
	turns to Picard.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Criminal, how plead you?

	Picard takes his time, looking to his people, the
	Soldiers holding the guns at their heads, then to "Q".
	He seems to be taking too much time, and one of them
	shifts his weight, the other begins grasping his weapon
	even more firmly. Then:

					PICARD
			Guilty...

	Picard's people can't help but show relief and even the
	soldiers lighten up their stance and their grip on the
	weapons, until:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... provisionally so.

	Surprised by this "add on", the Soldiers begin bringing
	their guns in close again, looking for guidance to "Q"
	who looks like he could decide either way. After
	considering it for a moment:

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			The Court will hear the provision.

57   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We question whether this court
			is abiding by its own trial
			instructions. Do I have
			permission to have Commander Data
			repeat the record?

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			If this is legal trickery...

					PICARD
			Your own words, your Honor.
				(to Data)
			Exactly what followed his Honor's
			statement that the prisoner would
			not be harmed?

58   EMPHASIZING DATA

	Taking a moment to consult his memory, then:

					DATA
			Yes, sir. The Captain has asked
			the question...
				(in Picard's VOICE)
			"Can we assume this will be a fair
			trial?"
				(in Data VOICE)
			And in reply, the judge stated...

59   OTHER ANGLES

	as Data goes on.

					DATA
				(continuing in "Q"'s
				 VOICE)
			"Yes, absolutely equitable."

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Unacceptable testimony, entirely
			unacceptable... !

59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			If your Honor pleases, there is
			a simple way to clear up this
			disagreement.
				(waits until he has
				 "Q"'s attention)
			We agree there is evidence to
			support the court's contention
			that humans have been murderous
			and dangerous.
				(moves in closer to "Q")
			I say "have been" ... and
			therefore we will respectfully
			submit to a test of whether this
			is presently true of humans.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(suddenly alert)
			I see, I see.
				(an idea forming)
			And you petition the Court to
			accept you and your comrades as
			proof of what humanity has become.

					PICARD
			There should be many ways we can
			be tested. We have a long mission
			ahead of us...

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Another brilliant suggestion,
			Captain. But your test hardly
			requires a 'long mission'.
				(laughs)
			Your immediate destination offers
			more challenge than you can
			possibly imagine. Yes, yes, this
			Farpoint station will be an
			excellent test of human worth.

	Picard, like the others, is now becoming just a bit
	concerned. What does lie ahead of them on Farpoint
	Station?

60   ANGLE INCLUDING MANDARIN-BAILIFF

	with "Q" nodding to him as the Bailiff stands, raising
	his voice.

					MANDARIN-BAILIFF
			Stand respectfully. All present,
			respectfully stand!

61   WIDE ANGLE

	Spectators standing. Picard and his people coming to
	their feet too.

62   EMPHASIZING "Q" AND PRISONERS (OPTICAL)

	as "Q" moves his bench into position.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			This trial is adjourned to allow
			the criminals to be tested.

	The Mandarin-bailiff LOUDLY CLANGS HIS BELL.

					MANDARIN-BAILIFF
			This honorable court is adjourned!

	There is a smile coming onto the face of "Q" as he turns
	to Picard.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Captain, you may find you are not
			nearly clever enough to deal with
			what lies ahead for you. It may
			have been better to accept
			sentence here.

	"Q" WAVES TOWARD THEM, PRODUCING THE BLINDING LIGHT
	EFFECT we've seen before -- and the EFFECT BECOMES:

63   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	Picard and the others now in their normal garb and at
	their regular stations, all beginning to register their
	realization of where they now are.

64   ANGLES EMPHASIZING DATA, TROI, AND TASHA

	Reacting to where they now find themselves. Data turns
	to the Ops position.

					DATA
			Uh... what is present course, Ops?

	The OPS OFFICER looks at Data, surprised.

					OPS
				(to Data)
			It's exactly what the Captain
			ordered, sir. Direct heading to
			Farpoint Station.

64   CONTINUED:

	Data has reviewed his console readings during this,
	turns to Picard:

					DATA
			Confirm we are on that heading,
			sir.

					OPS
				(to Data)
			Know anything about Farpoint?
			It sounds like a fairly dull
			place.

					PICARD
			Actually, Ops, I've heard just
			the opposite.

	Picard, Data, Troi and Tasha exchange looks, then settle
	back.

65   EXT. SPACE - LONG SHOT - PLANET (OPTICAL)

	moving in on a yellowish ball of a planet glowing
	against the black backdrop of starry space in the
	reflected light of its sun. There is some cloud layer.
	At this distance, the planet's land masses are vague
	and indistinct.

					RIKER'S VOICE
			Personal log, Commander William
			Riker, Star Date 42354.4, at
			Farpoint Station.

66   CLOSER - ON THE PLANETS AND THE USS HOOD (OPTICAL)

	An older class starship (the USS Hood) lies in
	geosynchronous orbit above the planet.

					RIKER'S VOICE
			... U.S.S. Hood has dropped me
			off at Farpoint Station where I
			await the arrival of the new
			U.S.S. Enterprise...

67   CLOSER - ON THE OLD CITY/STATION (SPEC.FX)

	AN AERIAL VIEW of the small, obviously old Bandi city
	connected to the modern sprawling spaceport/station,
	both set in the middle of a harsh and forbidding
	landscape. This is Farpoint Station. CAMERA PUSHES
	IN on the Old City portion.

67   CONTINUED:

					RIKER'S VOICE
			... to which I have been assigned
			as first officer. Meanwhile...

68   INT. OLD CITY CORRIDOR - PANNING RIKER

	Commander William T. Riker approaching the door leading
	to the office at Farpoint's Administrator.

					RIKER'S VOICE
			... I have been asked to visit
			the office of Farpoint Station's
			Administrator.

69   INT. ZORN'S OFFICE - OLD CITY - DAY - ANGLE ON RIKER AND ZORN 69

	Riker ENTERING, crossing to an elegant, unusually shaped
	desk where ZORN, the station Groppler (administrator)
	rises and (unused to handshaking) at first offers the
	wrong hand, then gets the procedure straightened out
	with MUMBLED APOLOGIES. As with all the Bandi, Zorn
	is tall, skinny, rather grey-looking -- appears to be
	sixtyish (as do all the Bandi, including the young
	ones.)

					ZORN
			I thought you might like to know,
			Commander Riker, that we've still
			no word from your vessel. But,
			I trust we have made your waiting
			comfortable?

					RIKER
			Luxurious is more like it. Would
			it seem ungrateful if I ask for
			some information?

					ZORN
			Anything!

					RIKER
			Fascinating how in the midst of
			an old city like this, you've
			built a completely modern
			tritanium and duraglass space
			station. Your energy supply must
			be as abundant as I've heard.

69   CONTINUED:

					ZORN
			Geothermal energy is the one great
			blessing of this planet. I'll
			have all the details of that sent
			to your quarters.

					RIKER
			Thank you. But it still seems
			incredible how you've built this
			station so rapidly and so... so
			perfectly suited to our needs.

	Pushes a desk top bowl of fruit toward Riker.

					ZORN
			Would your care for an Earth
			delicacy, Commander?

					RIKER
			Well, if there's an apple there...

	There isn't and we can SEE that this disappoints Zorn.

					RIKER
				(looking up; continues)
			It doesn't matter... what I was
			saying was...
				(sees something out of
				 SCENE)
			Well, I'll be damned!

70   CAMERA PANS RIKER

	as he steps to the far end of Zorn's desk where ANGLE
	REVEALS a second bowl of fruit. Riker picks an apple
	from it.

					ZORN
			Ah... ah yes, there was another
			selection here...

					RIKER
				(perplexed)
			Zorn, I would have sworn it wasn't
			here a moment ago.

					ZORN
			And does your failure to notice
			it make it unwelcome?
				(smiles)
			The same with Farpoint Station,
			Commander.
					(MORE)

70   CONTINUED:

					ZORN (Cont'd)
			We hope a few easily answered
			questions about it won't make
			Starfleet appreciate it less.

	Riker eyes Zorn thoughtfully, then takes a bite out of
	the apple. He chews, then:

					RIKER
			I'm sure it won't, sir.
				(raises apple up)
			And this is delicious. Thank you.
				(crossing to door)
			Good morning, Groppler Zorn.

	He is EXITING even as Zorn levers himself out of his
	own chair.

					ZORN
			Good morning.

	The door closes behind Riker, and Zorn turns around
	angrily.

					ZORN
				(continuing)
			You've been told not to do that.
			Why can't you understand? It will
			arouse their suspicions.

	As he speaks, CAMERA ANGLE WIDENS TO REVEAL clearly that
	there is no one else in the room, nor does he appear
	to be speaking into any sort of communication device.
	He seems to be talking to the walls.

					ZORN
				(continuing)
			... and if that happens, we will
			have to punish you. We will, I
			promise you. We must!

	No reply that we can hear. Is this man mad?

									CUT TO:

71   INT. FARPOINT FOYER

	In considerable contrast to Zorn's old city office we
	just left, this structure has a "starbase" look with
	its dazzling tritanium and glass construction. The few
	people in sight are Starfleet personnel. ENTERING
	FOREGROUND are DR. BEVERLY CRUSHER and her
	fifteen-year-old son WESLEY.

71   CONTINUED:

	Like most other humans of this century, she doesn't look
	her age. Although forty years old, she looks hardly
	more than thirty. Her attractiveness is underscored
	by a naturally provocative walk -- the woman can't help
	it. This is counter-balanced by her quick intelligence
	and her professional knowledge and skill as a physician.
	Her son, Wes, has that same quick intelligence,
	multiplied by four. That lively brain is ensconced in
	the body of a perfectly normal boy with moderate good
	looks, a cheerful personality, but with considerable
	maturity for someone his age.

72   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Riker ENTERS SCENE behind them and hurries to catch up.
	He calls:

					RIKER
			Doctor Crusher...

					WESLEY
			Mother, it's Commander Riker.

	Beverly slows, lets Riker walk along with them. We see
	that despite her attractive face and form, she is
	naturally dignified and a bit reserved with new
	acquaintances like Riker.

					RIKER
			And hello to you, Wesley.
			Enjoying Farpoint Station?

					WESLEY
				(happily)
			Yes, sir.

	Riker smiles at the boy. It's clear he approves of this
	polite and likeable kid. Then he becomes aware that
	Beverly has not answered his greeting and is waiting.

					RIKER
			Saw you and thought I'd join your
			stroll, if I may.

					BEVERLY
			Actually, we're about to do some
			shopping.

	Riker throws her a look. Is she rejecting the offer
	of his company?

72   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I've been meaning to visit the
			mall myself. If I'm welcome?

					BEVERLY
			Of course.

	She moves toward an exit door. Wes has been looking
	from one to the other of them, interested in what
	they've said... and not said.

73   INT. FARPOINT SHOPPING MALL - DAY

	The ANGLE suggests a covered, airy mall with flowers
	and trees -- many of them Earth types but with a
	scattering of alien vegetation too. It is a spacious
	walkway with a number of pleasant shops and booths.
	In b.g. we SEE Bandi natives of this world, a tall and
	greyish life form, quiet and overly polite. Beverly,
	Wesley and Riker move down a line of shops.

74   CLOSER - BEVERLY, WESLEY, RIKER

	as they walk, Wes continuing to eye the two adults.
	Then:

					WESLEY
			If you're wondering about Mom,
			Mister Riker, she's isn't actually
			unfriendly. She's just shy around
			men she doesn't know.

	Beverly is startled; Riker amused.

					BEVERLY
			Wesley... !
				(swallows her annoyance;
				 to Riker)
			I believe that means he would like
			us to be friends.

					RIKER
				(grins)
			I'm willing, Doctor.
				(more serious)
			And although we're not officially
			part of the Enterprise yet, I
			thought there might be something
			useful we could do while we wait.

74   CONTINUED:

	Beverly stops at a table in front of a shop selling
	exotic materials. The modest selections of cloth are
	lined up on the table, some draped for best effect.
	Beverly looks over them critically, feeling weight and
	texture. The Bandi SHOPKEEPER has stayed at the rear
	of the booth.

					BEVERLY
			"Useful"? How and what,
			Commander?

					RIKER
			Investigating some things I've
			noticed here, Doctor. The last
			was a piece of fruit...

	Beverly has frowned over a particularly pretty piece
	of material which she holds up for the shopkeeper to
	see.

					BEVERLY
			Would this be available in emerald
			green?

	The Bandi Merchant smiles, nods and takes the bolt of
	cloth INTO A SMALL CLOSED OFF AREA BEHIND. Wes watches
	the merchant go as Beverly turns to look at Riker
	appraisingly.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			I'm sure, Commander, there are
			reasons for a first officer to
			want to demonstrate his energy
			and alertness to a new captain.
			But since my duty and interests
			are outside the command
			structure...

	The Bandi Merchant comes quickly with the bolt of cloth
	-- now emerald green -- interrupts Beverly by holding
	it up for her approval.

					RIKER
			Isn't it nice he happened to have
			the right color?

	Beverly glances sharply at Riker, suppressing a somewhat
	chagrined look.

74   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
				(to Merchant)
			Thank you. I'll take the entire
			bolt. Charge it to Beverly
			Crusher, Chief Medical Officer,
			USS Enterprise.

	The Merchant nods, ticks the information off on a flat
	little gadget that dangles from his belt, hands her the
	bolt of cloth.

75   ANOTHER ANGLE - DOLLYING WITH BEVERLY, RIKER, WESLEY

	as they walk away, Riker enjoying the look that's come
	onto her face over this incident.

					RIKER
			Let's see, where were we?

					BEVERLY
			I was accusing you of inventing
			work in order to curry favor with
			your new captain. I apologize.

					WESLEY
			Finding the exact right color took
			him only about twelve seconds,
			Mom.

	They stop a little distance off and look back toward
	the shop.

					BEVERLY
			Maybe this is something Jean-Luc
			Picard will want looked into.

					RIKER
			Jean-Luc? You know Captain
			Picard?

					WESLEY
				(proudly)
			When I was little, he brought my
			father's body home to us.

	Riker is startled but Beverly only smiles, fondly pats
	her son's head.

75   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Yes, Wes, long, long ago.
				(to Riker)
			Shall we continue the walk? I'd
			like to know you better, Mister
			Riker.

									CUT TO:

76   INT. FARPOINT LOUNGE - DAY - ON GEORDI AND MARKHAM

	LT. GEORDI LaFORGE and ENSIGN SAWYER MARKHAM are in the
	small, comfortable lounge area. Markham is a likeable
	young man, enthusiastic, energetic. He is still
	inclined to shoot from the hip rather than consider
	before speaking, but he is a capable (and very new)
	graduate of the Academy. We SEE Geordi at first only
	from behind, and we may routinely register the fact he
	is black.

					MARKHAM
			Where is she? They say she's
			never late -- not since the old
			burrhog took over the captain's
			chair.

					RIKER'S VOICE
			You wouldn't be talking about the
			Enterprise, would you, Ensign
			Markham?

77   WIDER ANGLE

	The two young men turn around sharply to find Riker has
	come up behind them. The most important thing we notice
	about Geordi is that he wears a strange flattish device
	(like futuristic goggles) over his eyes. Although he
	is technically blind, his head always turns toward the
	person speaking to him because he can, in fact, see as
	well or better than anyone through the use of the visual
	prosthesis. As they realize that Riker is a senior
	officer, both young men straighten to attention.

					GEORDI/MARKHAM
			Sir. Yes, sir.

	Riker smiles at the ingrained and traditional response
	of the recent Academy graduate.

					RIKER
			You can stand at ease, gentlemen.
			We're not on the Enterprise yet.

77   CONTINUED:

					MARKHAM
			You know we're assigned to her,
			sir.

					RIKER
				(extending his hand)
			Riker. I'm slated to be First
			Officer.
				(they shake hands)
			I read the service records on all
			new personnel on the trip out.
			Excellent academic record at
			Starfleet Academy, Mister Markham.

					MARKHAM
			Thank you, sir.

					RIKER
			And you, Mister LaForge. Captain
			Dreyer praised your performance
			on the Hood. Why did you request
			transfer to the Enterprise?

					GEORDI
			Who wouldn't, sir? The biggest,
			newest, fastest starship in the
			fleet --

					RIKER
			Commanded by the best burrhog in
			the fleet. Right, Mister Markham?

					MARKHAM
				(sheepishly)
			Yes, sir.

					RIKER
				(grins)
			I've already forgotten who used
			those words.

					GEORDI
			Shouldn't we have heard something
			from her by now, sir?

	A BANDI WOMAN approaches:

					BANDI WOMAN
			Commander Riker?

					RIKER
			Yes?

77   CONTINUED: (2)

					BANDI WOMAN
			The Enterprise has been picked
			up on our monitors, sir. I should
			tell you, sir, it is only the
			Stardrive Section.

	All three crewman are surprised to hear this.

					RIKER
				(to Woman)
			What about the Saucer Module?

					BANDI WOMAN
			We've received no explanation,
			sir. But the captain signals that
			you're to beam up immediately.

					GEORDI
				(to Markham)
			Our new captain doesn't waste
			time.

					RIKER
			A good rule for all of us to
			follow, gentlemen.

	Riker touches his communicator. His VOICE now 'treated'
	to indicate he is transmitting. (This will be standard
	communicator format.)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Enterprise, this is Commander
			Riker on Farpoint. Standing by
			to beam up.

	TRANSPORTER EFFECT (OPTICAL)

									FADE OUT.

                           PART FOUR                            

	FADE IN:

78   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise stardrive module in orbit of the Farpoint
	planet.

0    INT. STARDRIVE TRANSPORTER ROOM - ANGLE ON PLATFORM (OPTICCAL)

	As Riker BEAMS IN. Lieutenant Tasha Yar of Security
	is there, waiting until Riker is fully materialized,
	then:

					TASHA
			Lieutenant Yar of Security, sir.
			Captain Picard will see you on
			the Battle Bridge.

	Riker was prepared to shake hands but Tasha is already
	leading the way toward the turbolift.

80   INT. TURBOLIFT

	As Riker follows her inside, she speaks quietly toward
	the controls:

					TASHA
			Battle bridge.

	The doors snap closed and the lift moves. Riker looks
	Tasha over, waiting, then:

					RIKER
			With the saucer gone, can I assume
			something interesting happened
			on your way here?

					TASHA
			I'll let the captain explain, sir.

81   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE - ANGLE ON PICARD

	He is seated in the command chair with Data and
	a couple of other crewpersons at their stations.

					DATA
			We are cleared into the standard
			parking orbit, sir.

81   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Make it so.

	The bridge turbolift doors open, Riker ENTERS the bridge
	after Tasha, follows her to Picard.

					TASHA
			Commander Riker, sir.

					RIKER
			Riker, W.T., reporting as ordered,
			sir.

	Picard takes his time, looking Riker over and then
	offering his hand.

					PICARD
			I really didn't expect to welcome
			you to half a starship, Riker.
				(to Tasha)
			Is the viewer ready?

					TASHA
			All set up, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			We'll first bring you up to date
			on a little... "adventure" we had
			on our way here, Commander. Then
			we'll talk.

					TASHA
				(to Riker)
			This way, sir.

	True, Picard does not waste time. Tasha is already
	leading Riker toward a viewer at the aft section of the
	Battle Bridge.

82   ANGLE ON AFT VIEWER

	as Tasha motions Riker to the seat, turns the VIEWER
	ON. The VIEWER SHOWS A SHOT FROM EARLIER WHEN "Q"
	(ELIZABETHAN) HAD APPEARED AND IS TALKING TO Picard.
	The VOICES ARE FAINT and Riker leans in, riveting
	attention to the bridge record.

83   ANGLE ON PICARD AND DATA

	as the android officer turns toward the captain.

83   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(interrupting)
			Message from the Saucer Module.
			It will arrive here in fifty-one
			minutes, sir.

					PICARD
			Inform them we'll hook up as soon
			as they arrive.

	Picard stands, crosses past Tasha on his way to the
	turbolift.

					PICARD
				(to Tasha)
			Bring him to my Ready Room when
			he's done there.

	Picard EXITS via turbolift.

84   ANGLE ON RIKER

	Where VIEWER SHOWS ANGLE ON THE "Q" GRIDWORK STRETCHES
	OVER THE HEAVENS, THEN SHOT OF "Q" (21st CENTURY).
	Riker TURNS AWAY FROM VIEWER TOWARD CAMERA as he looks
	at the crewpersons on the bridge. He speaks to no one
	in particular.

					RIKER
			He calls that "a little
			adventure"?

85   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE READY ROOM

	Picard at a viewer going over a rather complex screen
	of formulas. A KNOCK at the door, he turns the viewer
	off.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Riker ENTERS, crosses to where the captain indicates
	he's to sit. He does so, looking at Picard. Then:

					RIKER
			Wow!

					PICARD
				(laughs, nods)
			Exactly.

85   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			This "Q", sir... is he crazy?
			I mean, seriously?

					PICARD
			Seriously, does it really matter
			how we judge them? We're dealing
			with something that can juggle
			starships as if they were pebbles.

					RIKER
			It's a rather astonishing "little
			adventure" you've had, Captain.

					PICARD
				(snaps)
			The issue isn't what we call it,
			Commander. The important thing
			is we can be dead certain...
			accent on dead... that "Q" wasn't
			joking. We're alive only because
			we were placed on "probation",
			a very serious kind of
			"probation".

	Over which we have heard a CHIME SOUND.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Go.

					DATA'S VOICE
			The Saucer Module is now entering
			orbit with us, sir.

					PICARD
			Acknowledged. Commander Riker will
			conduct a manual docking. Picard
			out.

					RIKER
			Sir?

					PICARD
			You've reported in, haven't you?
			You are qualified?

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Then I meant now, Mister Riker.

	Riker jumps to his feet, EXITS. CAMERA PANS to Picard
	whose expression now relaxes. He's not too unhappy with
	what he's seen of his new first officer so far.

86   EXT. SPACE - SAUCER SECTION, BATTLE SECTION (OPTICAL)

	As before, the Saucer Section is above and ahead of the
	battle section. The battle section is SLOWLY moving
	ahead toward the Saucer Section for link-up.

87   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	Riker at the conn, concentrating. Tasha and Data are
	studying him, privately evaluating this new man.

					DATA
			You say you will be doing this
			manually, sir? No automation?

					RIKER
			As ordered.

88   EMPHASIZING RIKER

	He's making a couple of calculations, glancing up at
	the viewscreen.

89   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The rear end of the saucer is moving closer, but it is
	still high.

90   EMPHASIZING RIKER

					RIKER
				(to Data at Conn)
			Two percent rise. Up angle
			adjustment three degrees.
			Maintain docking speed.

	Ops and conn positions AD LIB repeats of Riker's orders.

91   EXT. SPACE - SAUCER AND BATTLE SECTION (OPTICAL)

	The battle section is seen rising, angling forward
	slightly, still moving slowly toward the saucer.

92   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING RIKER

	glancing at the O.S. viewscreen, works his console
	again.

					RIKER
			Level her out. Maintain docking
			speed. Docking crew, prepare for
			reconnection.

93   EXT. SPACE - ANGLE ON SAUCER AND BATTLE SECTION (OPTICAL)

	The two are level now, quite close together, the battle
	section still moving slowly forward.

94   INT. BRIDGE - ANGLE ON RIKER

	Riker looks up at the viewscreen again.

95   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The saucer looms in the viewscreen -- everything is
	level, the docking section is dead ahead -- we are still
	moving forward.

96   CLOSE ON RIKER

	He makes a couple of quick entries on his console.

					RIKER
			All stop. Her inertia should do
			the job now.

97   EXT. SPACE - SAUCER AND BATTLE SECTION (OPTICAL)

	The two glide together smoothly.

98   INT. BRIDGE - WIDE SHOT

	Riker hits a couple more tabs on his panel as:

					RIKER
			Rejoin lock-up... now.

99   EXT. SPACE - FINAL HOOK-UP (OPTICAL)

	The reverse of disconnecting SHOTS we saw earlier --
	huge STARDRIVE SECTION and SAUCER MODULE MECHANISMS
	MAKING FINAL HOOK-UP.

100  EXT. ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	The docking complete.

101  INT. TURBOLIFT

	Riker with Data, Tasha, and others. The time this takes
	is indicative of the size of this new Enterprise.

101  CONTINUED:

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Enterprise log, First Officer
			entry. Ship's modules rejoined,
			stardate 42354.71 with command
			now transferred back to the main
			bridge.

	Riker looks up to see Tasha is watching him. Then:

					TASHA
			Neatly done, sir.

					RIKER
			I don't imagine many mistakes
			happen under Captain Picard.

					TASHA
			No sir, they don't.

102  INT. BRIDGE

	As the turbolift arrives. Lt. Worf crosses toward it,
	intercepts Riker.

					WORF
			I'm Lieutenant Worf, sir. Captain
			Picard requests you come
			immediately to his quarters.

	Having had little more than a glance at this main
	bridge, Riker turns and re-enters the turbolift.

103  INT. PICARD'S CABIN

	Much larger and more comfortable than the small battle
	Ready Room we were in earlier. Picard is there, turning
	as he hears a KNOCK:

					PICARD
			Come!

	Riker ENTERS.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			A fairly routine maneuver but you
			handled it quite well.

					RIKER
			Thank you, sir. I hope I show
			some promise.

103  CONTINUED:

	An exchange of looks between the two. Clearly, Riker
	is annoyed by this "faint praise" kind of welcome.
	Picard leads the way to a setting for coffee.

					PICARD
			Some coffee.

					RIKER
			No thank you, sir.

					PICARD
				(pours himself a cup)
			And now I have a kind of "what
			sort of second-in-command have
			I inherited?" question.

					RIKER
			Yes sir, I thought you might.

	There's nothing disrespectful in Riker's tone of voice,
	but he does leave an impression that he's not to be
	walked on either.

					PICARD
			I noticed in your envelope that
			Captain DeSoto thinks very highly
			of you. One curious thing,
			however, you refused to let him
			beam down to Altair IV?

					RIKER
			In my opinion, sir, Altair IV was
			too dangerous to risk exposing
			the captain.

					PICARD
			I see. A captain's rank means
			nothing to you.

					RIKER
			Rather the reverse, sir. A
			captain's life means a great deal
			to me.

					PICARD
			Let me postulate something here,
			Mister Riker. Isn't it just possible
			that you don't get to be a
			starship captain without knowing
			when it's safe to beam down or
			not? Isn't it a little
			presumptuous for a first officer
			to second guess his captain's
			judgment?

103  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Permission to speak candidly, sir?

					PICARD
			Always.

					RIKER
			You've been a first officer
			yourself. You know that assuming
			that responsibility must, by
			definition, include the safety
			of the captain. I have no problem
			with following the rules you lay
			down. But under no circumstances
			will I compromise your safety.
			If you have a problem with that,
			sir, you can put me back on the
			Hood before she leaves.

					PICARD
			You don't intend to back off that
			position?

					RIKER
			No, sir, I can't.

	Picard takes another beat to study him carefully, then:

					PICARD
			One further thing... a special
			favor I have to ask of you.

					RIKER
			Anything, sir.

					PICARD
			Using the same kind of strength
			you showed with Captain DeSoto,
			I'd appreciate it if you can keep
			me from making an ass of myself
			with children.

					RIKER
			Sir?

					PICARD
			I'm not a family man, Riker, and
			yet, Starfleet has given me a ship
			with children aboard.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			Yes, sir. And families...

103  CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			And I don't feel comfortable with
			children. But, since a captain
			needs an image of "geniality"
			toward the little monsters, you're
			to see that's exactly what I
			project.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	For the first time, Picard smiles, extending his hand.
	We see he's surprisingly warm when he wants to be.
	Riker takes Picard's hand for a firm and friendly
	handshake.

					PICARD
			Welcome to the Enterprise, Mister
			Riker.

104  INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE

	as Riker steps out of the turbolift. He stops, takes
	in the size of his compared to the Battle Bridge. The
	Klingon Lieutenant is at the conn position. He turns,
	seeing Riker:

					WORF
			Yes sir, Commander?

	Riker crosses in, shakes hands.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Lieutenant. Is
			Commander Data on duty?

					WORF
			Commander Data is on a special
			assignment, sir. He's using our
			shuttlecraft to transfer an
			admiral over to the Hood.

					RIKER
			An admiral?

					WORF
			He's been aboard all day, sir,
			checking over medical layout.

					RIKER
			Why the shuttlecraft? Can he just
			beam over?

104  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			I suppose he could, sir. But the
			admiral's a rather remarkable man.

105  INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - ANGLE AT INTERSECTION

					DATA'S VOICE
			But, sir, the transporter could
			have you on the Hood in a matter
			of seconds, Admiral.

	Data and the admiral ENTER SCENE at the intersection.
	The admiral is very old with an almost transparent look.

					ADMIRAL
			Have you got some reason to want
			my atoms scattered all over space?

					DATA
			No sir. But at your age, sir,
			I thought you shouldn't have to
			put up with the time and trouble
			of a shuttlecraft.

	The admiral stops. Facing Data, he draws himself. up
	as straight as he can. His voice is crotchety and
	trembly -- and fiercely stubborn.

					ADMIRAL
			My age? Hold it right there, boy,
			what about my age?

					DATA
			Sorry, sir. If that subject
			troubles you...

					ADMIRAL
			Troubles me? What's so damned
			troubling about not having died?
			How old do you think I am?

					DATA
			One hundred forty-seven years,
			Admiral. According to Starfleet
			records.

					ADMIRAL
			Explain how you remember that so
			exactly.

					DATA
			I remember every fact I am exposed
			to, sir.

105  CONTINUED:

	The admiral peers at him closely, scowling.

					ADMIRAL
			I don't see any points on your
			ears, boy, but you sound like a
			Vulcan.

					DATA
			No, sir. I am an android.

					ADMIRAL
				(snorts)
			Almost as bad.

					DATA
				(at a loss, but still
				 respectful)
			I thought it was generally
			accepted, sir, that Vulcans are
			an advanced and most honorable
			race.

	The admiral stares at him a moment, his severe blue eyes
	gentling and his feisty scowl fading. He pats Data's
	sleeve and nods slightly.

					ADMIRAL
			They are, boy. They are. And
			also damned annoying at times.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	As they move away, Data gently assisting the old man:

					ADMIRAL
			This is a new ship, boy, but she's
			got the right name. Remember
			that.

					DATA
			I will, sir.

					ADMIRAL
			You treat her like a lady.
				(beat, quietly)
			She'll always bring you home...
									FADE OUT.

                           PART FIVE                            

	FADE IN:

106  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Both the Enterprise and the Hood in orbit close
	together. CAMERA ANGLE shows how much LARGER the
	Enterprise is.

107  INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly is wearing medical "blue" -- or whatever color
	Science personnel are going to be assigned. She steps
	toward a LARGE VIEWSCREEN which comes on, showing
	readouts indicative of the status of the ship's medical
	facilities.

					BEVERLY
			Show me the results of Captain
			Picard's most recent physical
			examination.

	The screen promptly BEGINS TO FLASH UP PRINTED
	INFORMATION, followed by X-Ray type shots, etc. Beverly
	studies it for awhile.

					PICARD'S VOICE
			Already at work, Doctor?

108  ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Beverly turns to find Captain Picard ENTERING. She
	nods in answer to his question.

					BEVERLY
			Yes, on a subject that's very
			important to this mission,
			Captain.
				(unhurriedly to
				 computer)
			Screen off.

	The screen GOES DARK.

					PICARD
			I wanted to say "welcome aboard."

109  CLOSER ANGLE - BEVERLY AND PICARD

	As if they're appraising each other, then:

109  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Thank you, Captain.

					PICARD
			And I thought I should talk to
			you very personally about your
			assignment here.

110  CLOSER TWO SHOT

	As Beverly nods, waits for him to continue.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I wanted you to know I protested
			your posting to the Enterprise.

					BEVERLY
			Oh? Do you consider me
			unqualified?

					PICARD
			Hardly. Your service record shows
			you exactly the kind of CMO I'd
			want.

					BEVERLY
			Then you must object to me
			personally. Has it to do with
			our last meeting?

					PICARD
			I'm trying to be considerate of
			your feelings, Doctor Crusher.
			For you to serve with a commanding
			officer who would continually
			remind you of such a terrible
			personal tragedy...

					BEVERLY
				(annoyed; snaps)
			If I had any objections to serving
			with you, I wouldn't have
			requested this assignment,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			You requested this posting?

	He turns to exit. Beverly stirs, and her next words
	stop him.

110  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Captain. My feelings about my
			husband's death will have no
			effect on the way I serve you,
			this vessel, or this mission.

	Picard gives it a moment's thought, extends his hand.

					PICARD
			Then, welcome aboard, Doctor.
			I'm pleased to have you here.

	Beverly allows only a perfunctory handshake.

					BEVERLY
			Thank you. And now, if I can
			return to my duties...

	It is clear that Picard wanted to say more but she has
	neatly blocked any further conversation.

					PICARD
				(uncomfortably)
			Well... as I said, "welcome
			Aboard".

	She doesn't respond further and he has no choice but
	to turn and exit.

111  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND HOOD IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	Again, EMPHASIZING the considerable difference in the
	sizes of the two starships as we SEE that the USS Hood
	is PULLING AWAY, LEAVING ORBIT.

112  INT. BRIDGE - ANGLE ON RIKER

	He is standing before the huge viewscreen. Behind him
	is the young Klingon, Worf, at the conn position with
	the rest of the bridge stations only nominally manned.
	Set in geosynchronous orbit over the planet, the
	Enterprise requires minimal monitoring at this time.

113  ANGLE ON TURBOLIFT DOORS

	They OPEN, and Picard steps out onto the bridge.

					PICARD
			Have you signaled the Hood, Mister
			Riker?

113  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(nods)
			Your exact message.
				(in French)
			Bon voyage mon amie. Aye, sir.

114  ANOTHER ANGLE - TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER

	as Picard smiles and steps toward it.

					PICARD
			And what was my answer, computer?

	MAIN VIEWER FLICKERS, then startles us with an ugly
	FLASH OF LIGHT that becomes an IMAGE OF "Q" (JUDGE)
	who is in LIMBO, but looking directly at Picard. His
	VOICE BOOMS LOUDLY, annoyed in tone:

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			DO YOU EXPECT ME TO WAIT PATIENTLY
			THROUGH ALL THIS NONSENSE? OR
			DID YOU THINK I WAS GONE?

	Picard is as startled as Riker. The young Klingon,
	Worf, comes tumbling out of the conn position, drawing
	his phaser and placing himself protectively between
	Picard and the threatening "Q" image.

					PICARD
			Do you intend to blast a hole
			through the viewer, Lieutenant?

	Worf apologetically puts his phaser away, lets Picard
	wave him aside.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			If the purpose of this is to test
			human worth, your honor, you must
			let us proceed in a normal human
			way.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			YOU ARE DILATORY! YOU HAVE
			TWENTY-FOUR HOURS! ANY FURTHER
			DELAY AND YOU RISK SUMMARY
			JUDGEMENT AGAINST YOU, CAPTAIN.

	A FLASH OF LIGHT and the main viewer returns to an image
	of the planet below.

115  ANOTHER ANGLE

					WORF
			Sorry, sir...

					RIKER
			No criticism. You reacted fast...

					PICARD
			... but in a completely useless
			way.

					WORF
			I'll learn to do better, sir.

					PICARD
			Of course you will. We've a long
			voyage ahead of us.

	Picard dismisses Worf with a flicker of a smile which
	takes the sting out of what he just said.

					RIKER
				(lowers voice)
			Hope you're right, sir. About
			the long voyage ahead.

	Picard looks to main viewer as if checking that "Q" is
	truly gone.

					PICARD
			I hope so too.

					RIKER
			What do we do, sir? With them
			monitoring every move, every
			word...

					PICARD
			S.O.P., Mister Riker.

					RIKER
			Standard Operating Procedures?

					PICARD
				(nods)
			We do exactly what we'd do if this
			"Q" never existed. If we're going
			to be damned, let's be damned for
			what we really are.

	Riker is suddenly very pleased with this captain. He
	nods emphatically.

									FADE OUT.

                           PART SIX                             

	FADE IN:

116  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	U.S.S. Enterprise in orbit of planet Cygnus IV.

					PICARD V.O.
			Captain's log, stardate 42372.5.
			Of the twenty-four hours "Q"
			allotted us to prove ourselves...

117  INT. BRIDGE - ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER

	Minimum bridge crew on duty.

					PICARD V.O.
			... eleven have now passed without
			incident. And yet I cannot forget
			"Q's" prediction that we will face
			here some critical test of human
			worth.

118  INT. BRIDGE READY ROOM

	Picard and Riker comparing notes.

					RIKER
			This planet's interior heat
			results in abundant geothermal
			energy, sir. But it's about all
			this world does offer.

					PICARD
			And it's your belief that this
			is what made it possible for them
			to construct this base to
			Starfleet standards?

					RIKER
			Yes sir. We have to assume that
			they've been trading their surplus
			energy for the construction
			materials used here. According
			to our ship's scans, many of the
			materials used are not found on
			this world.

118  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(smiles)
			Perhaps it's like those incidents
			you describe in your report as
			"almost magical" attempts to
			please us.

					RIKER
			Those events did happen, sir.

					PICARD
			And in time we'll discover the
			explanation. Meanwhile, none of
			it suggests anything threatening.
			If only every life form had as
			much desire to please Starfleet.
				(stands)
			Ready to beam down? I'm looking
			forward to meeting this Groppler
			Zorn.

	Picard is leading Riker to the cabin door.

					RIKER
			I'm convinced there's more to it
			than just "pleasing us", sir.

					PICARD
				(as they exit)
			Like something "Q" is doing to
			trick us?

119  INT. BRIDGE

	As Picard and Riker enter from the adjoining Ready Room.
	Troi is just arriving in the turbolift and Picard calls
	to her.

					PICARD
			Over here, Counselor!
				(to Riker)
			I've asked her to join us in this
			meeting.
				(indicating)
			May I introduce our new first
			officer, Commander William Riker.
			Mister Riker, our ship's
			counselor, Deanna Troi.

120  TWO SHOT - RIKER AND TROI

	He's obviously stunned to find her here, although she
	isn't at all surprised.

					TROI'S VOICE
				(carrying her thoughts)
			Do you remember what I taught you,
			Izmadi? Can you still sense my
			thoughts?

	Then, she holds out her hand formally.

					TROI
			A pleasure, Commander.

					RIKER
				(nervously)
			I, ah... likewise, Counselor.

121  ANGLE INCLUDING PICARD

	Studying the two of them with some curiosity now.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Have the two of you met before?

					RIKER
			We... we have, sir.

					PICARD
			Excellent. I consider it
			important that my key officers
			know each other's abilities.

					TROI
			We do, sir; we do.

	Meanwhile, Picard has indicated the turbolift and is
	leading them toward it.

122  EMPHASIZING TROI

	As she looks back toward Riker serenely.

					TROI'S VOICE
				(her thoughts)
			I, too, would never say goodbye,
			Izmadi.

123  EXT. FARPOINT STATION (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING SHOT as:

					PICARD'S VOICE
			My crew and I need a bit more
			information...

124  INT. ZORN'S OFFICE

	Where Zorn sits behind his desk, his posture and
	attitude indicating some nervousness. Seated facing
	him are Picard, Riker, and Troi. We see that Zorn's
	attention is on Troi.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... before we make our
			recommendations to Starfleet.

					ZORN
			No objections to that, but...
				(eyeing Troi again)
			... but I'm puzzled over your
			bringing a Betazoid to this. If
			her purpose here is to probe my
			thoughts, sir...

					TROI
			I can sense only strong emotions,
			Groppler. I am only half Betazoid;
			my father was a Starfleet officer.

					ZORN
			I have nothing to hide, of course.

					PICARD
			Good, since we admire what we've
			seen of your construction
			techniques. Starfleet may be
			interested in your constructing
			starbases elsewhere too.

125  ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI

	As her expression begins to indicate an awareness of
	something distressing, something painful. During which:

					ZORN
			Unfortunately, Captain, we are
			not interested in building other
			facilities.

126  ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD AND RIKER

	This stumps Picard for a moment, during which:

					RIKER
			If I may, Captain...
				(gets a nod)
			Then a trade, Groppler? Some
			things you need in return for the
			loan of architects and engineers
			who can demonstrate your
			techniques.

127  EMPHASIZING ZORN

					ZORN
			We Bandi do not wish to leave our
			home world. If Starfleet cannot
			accept that small weakness, then
			we will be forced, unhappily, to
			seek an alliance with someone like
			the Ferengi, or...

	Zorn interrupted by a small GROAN coming from Troi.
	Her eyes are now closed over a strong distress she's
	sensing.

128  VARIOUS OTHER ANGLES

	As appropriate.

					PICARD
			Counselor... ? What is it?

					TROI
				(glancing toward Zorn)
			Do you want it described here,
			sir?

					PICARD
			Yes! No secrets here if we're
			all to be friends.
				(to Zorn)
			Agreed, Groppler?

					ZORN
			We ourselves have nothing to hide,
			but...

128  CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(another GROAN,
				 grimacing)
			Pain... pain, loneliness, terrible
			loneliness, despair...
				(indicates Zorn)
			I'm not sensing him, sir. Or any
			of his people... but it's
			something very close to this location.

					PICARD
				(to Zorn, demandingly)
			The source of this? Do you have
			any idea?

					ZORN
			No!
				(stands)
			No, absolutely not. And I find
			nothing helpful or productive in
			any of this!

					PICARD
				(stands, to Zorn)
			That's it? No other comment?

					ZORN
			What do you expect form us? We
			offer a base designed to your
			needs, luxurious even by human
			standards...

	Riker and Troi come to their feet too as Picard
	interrupts.

					PICARD
			... while refusing to answer even
			our simplest questions about it.
				(to Riker)
			We'll adjourn for now...
				(to Zorn)
			... while we all reconsider our
			positions.

	The three CROSS toward the exit.

					ZORN
			Captain, the Ferengi would be very
			interested in a base like this.

					PICARD
			Fine. I hope they find you as
			tasty as their other past
			associates.

	Picard and his people EXIT.

129  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The U.S.S. Enterprise still in orbit over Cygnus IV.

130  INT. HOLODECK CORRIDOR

	Riker moving as if seeking someone. He intercepts a
	YOUNG ENSIGN who is passing and the junior officer sees
	Riker's emblem of rank and snaps to attention.

					RIKER
			Ensign, can you help me find
			Commander Data? I was told he's
			somewhere on this deck.

					YOUNG ENSIGN
			This way, sir.

131  ANGLE AT CORRIDOR WALL

	As the Ensign steps to a black surface of the corridor
	wall.

					YOUNG ENSIGN
			You must be new to these galaxy
			class starships, sir.
				(puts hand on the black
				 surface, saying)
			Tell me the location of Commander
			Data.

	At the touch and the words "Tell me" the black surface
	comes alive with light patterns showing appropriate
	information.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Lieutenant Commander Data... now
			located in Holodeck area 4-J.

					YOUNG ENSIGN
				(indicating readout)
			And as you see, sir, it's pointing
			you that way.

					RIKER
			Go that way? How far?

					YOUNG ENSIGN
				(smiles)
			You'll know, sir.

	Riker AD LIBS a thanks, goes in the indicated direction.

132  PANNING RIKER

	Moving off in the indicated direction. Then the black
	surface there comes alive with a FLASHING DIRECTION
	SIGNAL.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			This way, please. The next
			hatchway on your right.

					RIKER
				(responding
				 automatically)
			Thank you...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			You're more than welcome,
			Commander Riker.

	Which startles him a bit but he walks on and turns right
	at a sophisticated looking Holodeck Hatchway.

133  EXT. PARKLAND

	The Parkland hidden at this moment by a WILD SECTION
	OF CORRIDOR WALL AND HATCHWAY which, when the hatch is
	opened, will REVEAL PARKLAND.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing without
				 delay)
			And if you care to enter,
			Commander...

					RIKER
				(snaps; interrupting)
			I do.

	Immediately, the hatch slides open and we SEE THE
	PARKLAND (LOCATION). It looks (and is) real, including
	land contours, trees, and even a small stream nearby.
	Beyond that the Parkland stretches off for what appears
	to be miles and miles away to the horizon.

134  ANGLE BACK TOWARD HATCHWAY

	As Riker ENTERS through it and stands inspecting the
	Parkland scene with genuine appreciation and then HEARS
	SOMEONE WHISTLING A MELODY, but doing it rather badly
	and laboriously.

135  ANGLE PAST RIKER INTO PARKLAND

	As he MOVES AWAY, seeking the source of the WHISTLING
	which will begin to grow LOUDER now.

136  ANGLE AT STREAM

	As Riker crosses, stepping from rock to rock. He makes
	a misstep, almost falls, then recovers and gets across.
	He looks back at the stone which caused it.

137  CLOSER ON RIKER

	As he walks, the WHISTLING is nearby now. He stops,
	calls:

					RIKER
			Hello!

	The WHISTLING has continued without pause, Riker cocks
	his ear, corrects his direction slightly.

138  EXT. WOODLAND GLEN

	Riker ENTERS SHOT through shrubbery, sees something and
	stops.

139  ANGLE ON DATA

	Lying there, cushioned by deep grass. He's totally
	absorbed in certain melody notes he's attempting -- and
	keeps missing.

140  PANNING RIKER

	Moving onto TWO SHOT where he stops, and WHISTLES the
	same melody, hitting the correct notes. A startled Data
	looks up blankly, then comes quickly to his feet, but
	Riker waves him back down, sits beside him.

					DATA
			Marvelous how easily humans do
			that, sir. I still need much
			practice.

	Riker, acting uncomfortable, avoids the subject. He
	hesitates, then:

					RIKER
			There are some puzzles down on
			the planet that Captain Picard
			wants answered. He suggests I
			put you on the away team I'll be
			using.

140  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I shall endeavor to give
			satisfaction, sir.

	Riker hesitates, wanting to say something but not sure
	how to begin.

					RIKER
			Uh, yes. And when the captain
			suggested you I, uh, looked up
			your record...
				(hesitates)

					DATA
			Yes sir, a wise procedure always.

					RIKER
			Your rank of lieutenant commander,
			I assume now must be honorary.

					DATA
			No, sir. Starfleet Class of '78;
			honors in quantum mathematics
			and exobiology.

					RIKER
			But your files... they say you're
			a...

					DATA
				(waits, then)
			Machine? Correct, sir. Does that
			trouble you?

					RIKER
				(hesitates)
			To be honest... yes, a little.

					DATA
			Understood, sir. Prejudice is
			very human.

					RIKER
			Now that troubles me. Do you
			consider yourself superior to us?

					DATA
			I am superior in many ways. But
			I would gladly give it up to be
			human.

					RIKER
				(studies Data, then)
			Nice to meet you, Pinocchio,

140  CONTINUED: (2)

	Data seems confused by this.

					RIKER
				(continuing; explains)
			A joke.

					DATA
				(straight-faced)
			Ah! Intriguing.

					RIKER
				(big grin)
			You're going to be an interesting
			companion, Mister Data.

									FADE OUT.

                          PART SEVEN                            

	FADE IN:

141  EXT. PARKLAND - RIKER AND DATA

	We HEAR A VOICE (Wesley) and Riker gets to his feet,
	looks off in that direction.

					DATA
			This pattern is quite popular,
			sir. Perhaps because it
			duplicates Earth so well, Coming
			here,
				(apologetically)
			makes me feel as if I'm human too.

					RIKER
				(taking it all in)
			I didn't believe these could be
			so real.

					DATA
			Much of it is real, sir. If the
			transporters can convert our
			bodies to an energy beam, then
			back to the original pattern
			again...

					RIKER
			Yes, of course.
				(indicates)
			And all these have much simpler
			patterns.

142  EXT. PARKLAND AT STREAM

	Data leading the way, then indicates.

					DATA
			The rear wall.

					RIKER
				(peers)
			I can't see it.

					DATA
			You will.

	PANNING RIKER TOWARD US

	He's squinting hard now. Then he stops, reacts at
	something he can now make out.

					RIKER
			Incredible!

143  INT. STAGE HOLODECK - ANGLE PAST RIKER (OPTICAL)

	As he hurries toward where we can now SEE the holodeck
	wall (REAR PROJECTION SCREEN) on which we can now SEE
	that the PARKLAND soil, rocks and vegetation blend with
	the PROJECTED IMAGE there. Astonished, Riker backs away
	from this, squinting again.

144  EXT. REAL PARKLAND - RIKER'S P.O.V.

	Where, of course, the wall blend is no longer visible.

					WESLEY'S VOICE
				(calling)
			Mister Riker, isn't this great?

	MEDIUM ON RIKER

	Turning, then grinning, waving.

	RIKER'S P.O.V. - THE ROCK CROSSING AT STREAM

	Where Wes Crusher is hurrying toward us, bouncing from
	rock to rock.

					WESLEY
			This is one of the simpler
			patterns, Mister Riker. They've
			got thousands more, some you just
			can't believe.

	ANGLE TO INCLUDE RIKER AND DATA

	Moving down the stream.

					RIKER
			Careful, that next rock is
			loose... !

	WIDER ANGLE

	As that rock moves underfoot, tumbling Wes into the
	stream.

	PANNING DATA IN, demonstrating his enormous strength
	as he easily lifts Wesley completely out of the water.
	An amazed Wesley looks at Data.

					WESLEY
			Wow!

145  EXT. PARKLAND - ANGLE ON WILD HATCHWAY AND CORRIDOR SECTION

	As the hatchway smoothly SLIDES OPEN AGAIN. Through
	it is REVEALED THE PARKLAND, through which Riker, Data
	and a very wet Wesley make their way to the HATCHWAY.
	As they MOVE THROUGH HATCHWAY, the bulkhead BEGINS
	CLOSING.

146  INT. HOLODECK CORRIDOR - ANGLE ON CAPTAIN PICARD

	The Captain walking with a Senior Officer when he sees
	Riker and the others. He motions the Senior Officer
	to continue on by himself, stops and waits.

	VARIOUS ANGLES - AS APPROPRIATE

	As Riker, Data and Wes move INTO SHOT with Picard. Wes
	is instantly aware that his soaked clothing is dripping
	water onto the starship deck. He'd like to remove
	himself but knows that Picard has already seen his
	puddle forming on the deck.

					RIKER
			Mister Data has agreed to join
			my away team, Captain.

					PICARD
				(with another glance
				 toward Wes's puddle)
			Very good.

					WES
			Sir, maybe I should get something
			to wipe this water up.

					PICARD
				(coolly)
			Good idea.

	Picard turns and EXITS.

147  INT. SICKBAY - BEVERLY AND WESLEY

	Wesley is wiping himself dry now. He is
	enthusiastically trying to explain his adventures.

					WESLEY
			-- and there's a low gravity
			gymnasium, too. It would be hard
			to get bored on this ship.

148  CLOSER TWO SHOT - BEVERLY AND WESLEY

	As he wipes, he's been turning something over in his
	mind.

					WESLEY
			Mom...
				(beat)
			could you get me a look at the
			bridge?

					BEVERLY
			That's against the captain's
			standing orders.

					WESLEY
			Are you afraid of the captain,
			too?

					BEVERLY
			I certainly am not!

					WESLEY
			But Captain Picard is a pain,
			isn't he?

					BEVERLY
			Your father liked him very much.
			Great explorers are often lonely,
			... no chance to have a family...

					WESLEY
			Just a look, at the bridge, Mom.
			From the turbolift when the doors
			open. I wouldn't get off. I
			promise.

					BEVERLY
			You're looking for trouble, Wes.

	He shuts up. Beverly looks at him and can't ignore the
	very real want in his eyes.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Let's see what we can do.

	On Wes's delighted grin:

									CUT TO:

149  EXT. FARPOINT STATION/CITY - DAY - EMPHASIZING STATION

	TO ESTABLISH our location.

150  INT. STATION SHOPPING AREA - DAY - ON AWAY TEAM

	Which is made up of Riker, Data, Troi, Tasha and Geordi.
	There are a number of people in the mall area, some in
	identifiable Enterprise-type uniforms. The others are
	in various civilian clothes. They are taking in the
	Bandi shops, booths, food and drink offered by Bandi
	vendors.

					TASHA
			Recommend that someone could begin
			by examining the underside of the
			station, sir.

					TROI
			Our sensors do show some passages
			down there, sir. Perhaps you and
			I?

	Troi glances at Riker with just a shade of archness,
	perhaps the lift of an eyebrow. Riker glances away,
	troubled.

					RIKER
			Tasha, you and the Counselor.

	Troi and Tasha move off. Riker turns to Geordi.

					RIKER
			Let's us start with the topside.
			Have you noticed anything unusual?

	Riker and the others move out of scene, examining
	everything they pass.

									DISSOLVE TO:

151  INT. ANOTHER STATION AREA

	ON GEORDI as he looks around the area, moving slowly
	and carefully scanning. Then he shakes his head.

					GEORDI
			Well, I can't see through solid
			matter, sir, but the material so
			far looks very ordinary.

					DATA
			Confirmed by the construction
			records, sir. Almost exactly the
			same material that Starfleet uses.

	Riker reaches to his insignia, to switch on his
	communicator.

151  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Riker to Tasha, Troi, come in!

	We milk the next few moments, Riker growing
	apprehensive. Then, finally, with Riker showing relief:

					TASHA'S VOICE
				(from communicator)
			We were about to call you, Team
			Leader. We've found something
			interesting.

152  INT. UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY

	Not at all what one would expect of a "service tunnel",
	if this is indeed that. These are smooth, rounded,
	glistening walls whose GLOW lights up the entire
	passageway. (We'll see something similar later on a
	mystery vessel). Tasha is activating her communicator.

					TASHA
			We're in a passageway directly
			under the station sir. But the
			tunnel walls here are make from
			something we've never seen before.

					RIKER'S VOICE
			And Troi, have you sensed anything
			there?

	Troi appears reluctant as she activates her
	communicator.

					TROI
			Sir, I've avoided opening my mind.
			Whatever I sensed in the
			Groppler's office became very
			painful.

					RIKER
			I'm sorry, Counselor, but you
			must. We need more information.

	Troi complies... then her face contorts in agony and
	a SMALL SCREAM ESCAPES. She sinks to her knees, Tasha
	hurrying in to support her.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			No, no, such pain. It's so close to
			us here... pain, pain..

152  CONTINUED:

					RIKER'S VOICE
				(overlapping)
			Hang on, I'm coming... Enterprise,
			lock us onto her signal!

	Tasha has her arm around Troi, whispering words of
	comfort.

153  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	After a moment, the familiar TRANSPORTER SOUND BEGINS.
	Riker, Data, and Geordi BEAM IN, SOLIDIFY. Then Riker
	hurries over to Troi while Data and Geordi examine their
	surroundings with great curiosity.

154  ANGLE ON TROI

	Riker helping her very tenderly:

					RIKER
			I'm sorry. Close your mind from
			the pain...

					TROI
			It's also unhappiness... terrible
			despair...

					RIKER
			Who?

					TROI
			I don't know! No lifeform anything
			like us.

	Riker is looking around at the glowing walls.

					RIKER
			What in the hell kind of place
			is this?
				(turning)
			Geordi, what do you see?

	Geordi has been inspecting the wall closely. He shakes
	his head.

					GEORDI
			It's of no material I recognize,
			sir. Or have even heard of.

155  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As before, in geosynchronous orbit.

156  INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE - ANGLE ON PICARD

	in the captain's chair. The bridge is nominally manned
	at this time. We will see Worf at the ops panel.
	Picard glances around as the SOUND OF THE TURBOLIFT
	DOORS OPENING COMES OVER, and he freezes.

157  PICARD'S P.O.V. - BEVERLY AND WESLEY

	standing just inside the turbolift door. Beverly is
	uncomfortable; Wes is all eyes, taking in as much as
	he possibly can in this one limited look at his dream
	place. Beverly starts to step out, gesturing to Wes
	to stay in the turbolift.

					BEVERLY
			Permission to report to the
			captain...

158  WIDER ANGLE - INCLUDING PICARD, BEVERLY

					PICARD
				(coolly)
			Children are not allowed on the
			bridge, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, my son is not on the
			bridge. He merely accompanied
			me on the turbolift.

					PICARD
			Your son?

					BEVERLY
			His name's Wesley. You last saw
			him years ago when...

	She trails her words; Picard understands.

					PICARD
			Oh, back then.

	He glances from Beverly to Wesley, clears his throat.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Well -- as long as he's here...

159  WIDER - INCLUDING WESLEY, BEVERLY, PICARD

	Wesley looks to Picard hopefully. Beverly waits, then
	Picard shrugs, tries to sound friendly.

159  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I knew your father, Wesley. Want
			a look around?

	Wesley is out like a shot.

					PICARD
				(continuing; quickly)
			But don't touch anything!

	Wes is in awe. To him, this is the equivalent of a
	devout Catholic stepping into the nave of St. Peter's
	Basilica. The turbolift is on the level of the
	"horseshoe", so the command positions are spread below
	him. Picard moves down to the captain's chair level,
	Wes moving with him. He is careful to put his feet down
	just right so he doesn't even scuff the floor. Picard
	watches, steps aside to gesture toward the command
	chair.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Try it out.
				(as Wes does so)
			The panel on your right is for
			log entries, library-computer
			access and retrieval, viewscreen
			control, intercoms, and so on.

					WESLEY
				(nodding; pointing)
			Yes sir. And here, the backup conn
			and ops panels, plus armament and
			shield controls.

	Picard looks closely at Wes, perplexed.

					PICARD
			The forward viewscreen is
			controlled by the ops position...

					WESLEY
			Yes sir, which uses high
			resolution, multi-spectral imaging
			sensor systems...

					PICARD
			How the hell do you know that,
			boy?

	Before Beverly or Wes can reply, a VERY DISTINCTIVE
	SIGNAL SOUNDS (Captain's comm signal) and Wes, closest
	to the control, transfers the signal into audio as:

159  CONTINUED: (2)

					WES
			Perimeter alert, Captain!

	Wesley is instantly embarrassed; Beverly is mortified;
	Picard is ang7ry.

         WES                             BEVERLY
  I'm sorry. I didn't mean          Wes! You shouldn't
  to...                             have touched anything...

					PICARD
			Off the bridge! Both of you.

	Worf has come to his feet, not sure whether or not he
	should respond to the call. Beverly is hustling Wesley
	toward the turbolift.

					WORF
			You have a perimeter alert,
			Captain.

					BEVERLY
				(to Picard)
			As my son tried to tell you!

	She EXITS into the turbolift, the doors CLOSING behind
	her and Wesley. Picard, slamming his fist into his
	other palm, jumps for his command chair as:

					PICARD
			Picard. Go ahead.

					SECURITY VOICE
			Ship's sensors have detected the
			presence of a vessel approaching
			this planet. No ship is scheduled
			to arrive at this time.

					PICARD
			Have Mister Riker, and his team
			beamed back up! Security, could
			that be the Hood returning here?

					SECURITY VOICE
			The vessel does not match the
			Hood's configuration or I.D.
			signal.

					PICARD
			Put it on main viewer!

160  ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Instantly, the image of a ship is flashed on the screen.
	It appears big, dark, ominous -- even at far range --
	and it is approaching very swiftly.

161  ANGLE ON PICARD AND WORF

					PICARD
			Identification?

					SECURITY VOICE
			Vessel unknown, configuration
			unknown, sir.

					PICARD
			Hail it!

					WORF
				(works his panel)
			We've been trying, sir. No
			response.

					PICARD
			Raise all shields, phasers at
			ready.

					WORF
				(works panel)
			Shields up, sir. Phasers ready.
				(turns to Picard)
			Could this be that "Q" you
			mentioned, sir?

162  CLOSE ON PICARD

	staring at the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			I almost hope so, Lieutenant.
			We face too many "unknowns"
			already.

163  ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The ship is closer now -- looks menacing -- and still
	coming fast.

									FADE OUT.

                          PART EIGHT                            

	FADE IN:

164  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in orbit.

165  INT. BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	All bridge positions are filled now, everyone watching
	the viewscreen intently.

166  ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The mystery vessel approaching closer.

167  PICARD AND WORF

					PICARD
			Continue universal greeting on
			all frequencies. Get me Groppler
			Zorn.

	There is a BEEP, a pause, then:

					ZORN'S VOICE
			This is Zorn, Captain.

168  INT. ZORN'S OFFICE - DAY - ON ZORN

	He is seated at the desk, speaks into a small portable
	communicator grid shaped to fit the palm of his hand.

					PICARD'S VOICE
			There is an unidentified vessel
			moving into orbit with us. Do you
			know who it is?

169  INTERCUT BETWEEN ZORN AND PICARD AS NEEDED.

					ZORN
			There are no ships scheduled to
			arrive until --

					PICARD
			I asked if you know who it is,
			Groppler. You mentioned the
			Ferengi Alliance to me.

169  CONTINUED:

					ZORN
				(very nervous)
			But we have had no dealings with
			them. It was only a... a
			thought.

					PICARD
			Are you very, very certain of
			that, Groppler?

					ZORN
			I promise you we were making an
			empty threat, Captain. I wanted
			your cooperation. Forgive me --

					WORF
			Definitely entering an orbital
			trajectory, sir.

					SECURITY POSITION
			It measures half again our size,
			Captain.

170  EXT. SPACE - ANGLE ON MYSTERY VESSEL/ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The mystery vessel approaches and settles into
	geosynchronous orbit. It is positioned slightly above
	and to the side of the Enterprise -- and it is a great
	deal larger than the Enterprise. Suddenly, A GLOWING
	PULSE OF LIGHT throbs out from the mystery vessel toward
	the Enterprise.

171  INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	The LIGHT GLOWS OVER EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE ON THE
	BRIDGE. They are startled by it, but no one is hurt.
	As the GLOW FADES AWAY:

					PICARD
			All stations, give any damage
			reports.

	The others are looking at each other, shaking their
	heads. No problems.

					WORF
			I would guess we were being
			scanned, sir.

172  INT. UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY

	Troi is leaning against the strange, smooth and shining
	tunnel wall as if still feeling pain. Riker, obviously
	still concerned for Troi, is examining the strange
	tunnel walls with the tricorder while Geordi moves his
	"eyes" inches away from the surface to examine it
	closely. Data is testing his communicator and we'll
	HEAR him trying to get a signal back from the
	Enterprise.

					TASHA
				(to Troi)
			Pain again?

					RIKER
				(turning; sharply)
			Troi, you've been at it enough!

					TROI
			No, I feel close to an answer of
			some kind.

					DATA
				(interrupting)
			Commander, something down here
			is shielding our communicators.

					TROI
				(comes to her feet)
			Yes, that's exactly the feeling
			I've been reading. As if someone
			doesn't want us to be in touch
			with our ship.

					RIKER
			Come on...
				(leads the way)
			... let's get to the surface.

173  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND MYSTERY VESSEL (OPTICAL)

	The mystery vessel clearly larger than the Enterprise
	and moving near it in orbit.

174  INT. BRIDGE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	On which is featured an IMAGE OF MYSTERY VESSEL.

					OPERATIONS POSITION
			There is no computer record of
			any such vessel, sir. Not even
			close.

174  CONTINUED:

					SECURITY POSITION
			Still no response, sir. We've
			done everything but threaten them.

					PICARD
			Sensor scans, Mister Worf.

					WORF
			Our sensor signals seem to just
			bounce off.
				(bites off words;
				 indicates to viewer)
			Something's happening, sir...

175  FULL ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	As a beam of something STRIKES DOWNWARD TOWARD THE
	PLANET SURFACE. (It doesn't look exactly like the
	Enterprise phasers but is the same sort of thing.)

176  EXT. SPACE - ANGLE ON MYSTERY VESSEL (OPTICAL)

	As another phaser-like BEAM STRIKES DOWN AT THE PLANET.

177  INT. BRIDGE

	Excitement.

178  ANGLE ON OPS POSITION

					WORF
			They're firing on Farpoint,
			sir... !

					PICARD
				(toward Security
				 position)
			Bring phasers and photon torpedoes
			to ready!

					WORF
			No, hold it, sir. They're hitting
			the Bandi city, not Farpoint
			Station.

179  INT. UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY

	Riker and his team racing to where the rounded, smooth
	and shining walls of the tunnel begin to give way to
	a more ordinary looking rectangular corridor of mixed
	stone and tile walls.

180  ANOTHER ANGLE - INCLUDING STAIRWAY AHEAD

	Riker pulling to a halt in order to examine with
	curiosity the blend where the unknown type tunnel walls
	give way to stone and tile construction similar to what
	we've seen in the old Bandi city. Ahead is a stone
	block stairway leading up to that old city. Geordi has
	hurried in, peering closely at the more familiar kind
	of wall surface.

					TROI
				(indicates ahead)
			Those stairs are where Tasha and
			I entered down here, sir.

					GEORDI
			At this point, it becomes ordinary
			stone and tile, sir.
				(turns, puzzled)
			Matching what's above.

	Followed by a LONG RUMBLING EXPLOSION ("PHASER HIT"
	type) WITH THE LONG FLASH OF IT REFLECTING DOWN THE
	STAIRWAY FROM THE UPPER LEVEL AHEAD. As this SOUND
	FADES, then we HEAR A FAINT DISTANT SCREAM which dies
	away too.

					TASHA
			My God! Was that a phaser blast?

					DATA
			Negative. But something similar.

	Again, the SAME KIND OF EXPLOSION SOUND followed by
	similar LIGHT FLICKERS from the stairway ahead. Riker
	turns to Troi:

					RIKER
			You, Tasha, and Geordi will beam
			up to the ship from here. Now!
				(to Data)
			Come on, I want to see exactly
			what's happening.

	Riker starts off to the stairway, Data following.

					TROI
			Don't. If you should be hurt...

	A stern look comes over Riker's face as he turns quickly
	to her:

					RIKER
			You have your orders, Counselor!
			Carry them out!

180  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Yes sir, I'm sorry, sir.

181  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Data begin climbing the stairway, leaving the
	CAMERA CENTERED ON TROI, TASHA AND GEORDI. Troi has
	already reached for her communicator control.

					TROI
			Enterprise, three to beam up.

	After a moment, the familiar TRANSPORTER SOUND, followed
	by TRANSPORTER EFFECT ON THE THREE DISSOLVING INTO THE
	LIGHT SPARKLE. Then, they're gone.

182  INT. COVERED VILLAGE SQUARE (OPTICAL)

	OLD CITY IN IN B.G. where FIRE RAGES in a smashed
	structure in that part of the old city we can see. In
	CLOSER FOREGROUND is an entrance to the underground
	passageway, this entry guarded by thick, hand-worked
	metal door, locked. This village square is a connecting
	point between the Old City and Farpoint Station. A
	short distance in the OFF-CAMERA DIRECTION lies Farpoint
	Mall.

183  THE METAL DOORS (OPTICAL)

	We HEAR a hand phaser HUM as a GLOW FLICKERS OVER THE
	METAL DOORS which now spring open and a CLASHING OF
	METAL SOUND. Riker and Data ENTER SCENE though those
	door, phasers in hand.

184  CLOSER - RIKER AND DATA

	As Riker touches his communicator control.

					RIKER
			Enterprise, Riker. Come in.

0T   INTERRUPTED BY THE CLOSER SOUND OF A PHASER-LIKE BOLT FROM THE
	MYSTERY VESSEL. Also from closer, THE LIGHT OF THE
	BLAST REFLECTS ON THEIR FACES and they whirl to see:

186  ANGLE INTO OLD CITY

	Where a building is being BLASTED INTO STONES AND DUST.

187  INT. ZORN'S OFFICE - OLD CITY

	Filled with the dust and SOUNDS of a nearby BLAST. Zorn
	is working frantically with his communicator.

					ZORN
			Enterprise, Enterprise, help us!
			Come in, please...

188  INT. BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	On MAIN VIEWER THE IMAGE OF THE mystery vessel which
	as we watch will FIRE ANOTHER PHASER-LIKE BOLT DOWN
	TOWARD THE PLANET. The bridge crew are anxiously poised
	on the edge of their seats, waiting for Picard's next
	order.

					ZORN'S VOICE
			... what shall we do? Help us,
			please.

					PICARD
				(overlapping)
			Tune him down!
				(into transmitter)
			Commander Riker, go ahead. Where
			are you?

189  ANOTHER ANGLE - INCLUDING TURBOLIFT

	As the doors SNAP OPEN TO REVEAL TROI, TASHA, AND GEORDI
	who hurry onto the bridge, take their regular positions
	(Geordi relieving Ops). Meanwhile:

					RIKER'S VOICE
			With Data, on the edge of the old
			city, Captain. It's being hit
			hard. Who's doing this?

					PICARD
			And Farpoint Station? Any damage
			there?

190  INT. COVERED VILLAGE SQUARE - FARPOINT MALL IN B.G.

	No indication that Farpoint Station has been damaged
	at all. Riker, standing with Data, is using his
	communicator.

190  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Negative on damage to Farpoint,
			sir. Whoever they are, it seems
			they're carefully avoiding hitting
			the station.

					PICARD'S VOICE
			It's from an unidentified vessel
			that's entered orbit with us here.
			No ID, no answer to our signals...

	During which there's another BLAST SOUND with the same
	kind of LIGHT FLICKERS.

191  ANGLE INCLUDING OLD CITY

	As Riker whirls again in that direction, interrupting
	Picard:

					RIKER
			They're hitting the Bandi city
			hard, sir. Many casualties very
			probable.

192  INT. BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD

	Everything as we last left it.

					PICARD
				(into transmitter)
			Understand, Commander. Would you
			object to a clearly illegal
			kidnapping assignment?

					RIKER'S VOICE
			No objection; anything you order,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Zorn may have the answers we need.
			Get Groppler Zorn and bring him
			here!

					RIKER'S VOICE
			Aye, sir!

193  ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Picard looks at the IMAGE of the huge mystery vessel
	still in orbit nearby. Picard turns to Troi:

193  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			They're forcing a difficult
			decision on me, Counselor.

					TROI
				(nods)
			But, I doubt protecting the Bandi
			would violate the Prime Directive.
			True, they are not actual
			allies...

					PICARD
			But we are in the midst of
			diplomatic discussions with them.
				(turns to Tasha)
			Lock phasers on that vessel,
			Lieutenant.

194  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	In b.g., Tasha touching panel controls.

					TASHA
			Phasers locked on, Captain.

	Anything further INTERRUPTED BY OPTICAL EFFECT, the
	BLINDING LIGHT FLASH we've seen before and FADING TO
	REVEAL "Q", wearing the Judge's costume from the earlier
	courtroom sequence. He is standing in front of Picard.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Typical, so typical. Savage
			lifeforms never follow even their
			own rules.

									FADE OUT.

                           PART NINE                            

	FADE IN:

195  EXT. BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD AND "Q"

	Rather than being nervous over the arrival of "Q"
	(JUDGE), Picard has become coldly angry.

					PICARD
			Get off my bridge!

196  ANOTHER ANGLE

	"Q" stepping toward Picard, smiling sadly.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Also interesting, that order about
			phasers.

					TASHA
				(ignoring "Q"; to
				 Picard)
			Still standing by on phasers,
			Captain.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(turning to Picard)
			Please don't let me interfere.
			Use your weapons.

					PICARD
			You're the one who has a lot to
			learn, "Q". With no idea of who's
			on that vessel, my order was a
			routine safety precaution.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(breaking into LAUGHTER)
			Really? No idea of what it
			represents? The meaning of that
			vessel is as plain as...
				(then taps his nose)
			... as plain as the noses on your
			ugly little primate faces.

196  CONTINUED:

	LOUDER LAUGHTER.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(trying to control it)
			And if you were truly civilized,
			Captain, wouldn't you be doing
			something about the casualties
			happening down there?

	In answer, Picard touches the communications control on
	his uniform.

					PICARD
			Captain to CMO, are you reading
			any of this?

197  INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE EMPHASIZING BEVERLY

	But she's with a half dozen MEDICAL ASSISTANTS very busy
	preparing medical supplies, bringing portable medical
	equipment, etc.

					BEVERLY
			Medical teams already preparing
			to beam down, Captain.

					PICARD'S VOICE
				(relieved)
			Compliments on that, Doctor!

198  INT. BRIDGE

	Picard turning back to "Q".

					PICARD
			Any questions? Starfleet people
			are trained to render aid and
			assistance whenever...

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(interrupting)
			But not trained in clear thinking.

					PICARD
			Let's consider your thoughts.
			You call us "savages" and yet you
			knew those people down there would
			be killed. You're the one whose
			conduct is uncivilized.

					WORF
			Sir, they're firing on the planet
			again.

199  ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Where we SEE the mystery vessel beginning to FIRE BLASTS
	down at the planet again.

					PICARD
			Forcefields full on.
				(to Worf)
			Go to thrusters! Position us
			between that vessel and the
			planet.

					WORF
			Aye, sir, thruster power to...

	Worf trails his words, perplexed. His panel is fading,
	GOING DARK.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			We have no ship control, sir.
			It's gone!

200  INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE ZORN'S OFFICE - DAY - RIKER AND DATA

	They are headed toward Zorn's office door when the BLUE
	BOLT HITS beside the door, flooding the scene with a
	FLASH OF BLUE LIGHT. The corridor rocks, and the
	ceiling comes down partially. Riker and Data are flung
	down by the explosion. A beat, and then Data stirs,
	sits up. Riker is slower, but is managing to haul
	himself upright.

					DATA
			Are you undamaged?

					RIKER
			Yes. You?

	Data's eyes glaze slightly as he seems to go into a sort
	of "trance" that lasts just a few seconds. Then:

					DATA
			All systems operating.

201  ANGLE INCLUDING ZORN'S OFFICE DOOR

	It is hanging by its hinges, and debris-dust is drifting
	out of it. Riker and Data move quickly to and through
	the open door.

202  INT. ZORN'S OFFICE - DAY - FULL SHOT

	As Riker and Data ENTER. The office has been badly
	damaged, especially near the door. O.S. THE SOUND OF
	ANOTHER BOLT EXPLODING echoes. The room shakes under
	the impact. There is a MUFFLED SOB near the desk.

203  CLOSER ANGLE - NEAR DESK

	Zorn is cowering under his elegant desk, shaking and
	sobbing in fear.

					ZORN
			Please. You can make it stop.
			Drive it away.

					RIKER
			Drive who away, Groppler?

	Zorn reacts as if he knows he's said too much.

					ZORN
			I don't know.

					DATA
			Unlikely, sir.
				(to Zorn)
			Our records show that you
			supervised all Bandi contact with
			other worlds...

					ZORN
			We haven't done anything wrong!

					RIKER
			Then if we can learn nothing from
			you, perhaps we'll leave.

					ZORN
				(frightened)
			No! No, don't leave, I'll try
			to explain some of...

204  EMPHASIZING ZORN (OPTICAL)

	A kind of TRANSPORTER SOUND is heard, and then a
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT, somewhat different from the
	Starfleet variety, centers on Zorn. He beging SCREAMING
	as he FADES FROM VIEW.

205  ANGLE ON RIKER

	As he keys his communicator.

205  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			First officer to Enterprise.

					PICARD'S VOICE
			Go ahead, Riker.

					RIKER
			We've lost Zorn, sir. Something
			like a transporter beam, it
			snatched him out of here.

206  INT. BRIDGE

	"Q" still in the captain's seat, listening to:

					RIKER'S VOICE
			Question, sir, could it have been
			the "Q" character you met earlier.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(laughs)
			None of you know who it is?
			You're running out of time,
			Captain.

207  ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD AND TROI

	She's frowning, trying to 'feel' something.

					TROI
			Captain... Suddenly I'm sensing
			something else. It's
			satisfaction, enormous
			satisfaction.

					PICARD
			From the same source as before?

					TROI
			No, that was on the planet.
				(indicates)
			This seems to be from here.

208  ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	And the image of the mystery vessel.

208  CONTINUED:

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(to Troi)
			Excellent, Counselor!
				(indicates Picard)
			He's such a dullard, isn't he!

					INTERCOM VOICE
			Captain from Transporter Room.
			First officer and Mister Data now
			beaming aboard.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			Excellent also!
				(to Picard)
			Perhaps with more of these little
			minds helping, you'll...

209  EMPHASIZING PICARD

	As he whirls suddenly on "Q".

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			That is enough, damn it!

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			We have an agreement; have you
			forgotten... ?

	In b.g., the turbolift doors SNAP OPEN but unnoticed by
	Picard and "Q" as they continue their argument. Riker
	and Data appear, move onto bridge as:

					PICARD
			We have an agreement which you
			are at this moment breaking by
			taking over our vessel,
			interfering with my decisions!
				(steps up nose-to-nose)
			You are not welcome on my bridge.
			Now, either leave or finish us.
			One of the two!

	"Q" stands, during which we have the impression that
	everyone is holding his breath. Then:

					"Q" (JUDGE)
				(gently)
			Temper, temper, mon capitaine. I
			am merely trying to assist a
			pitiful species. Perhaps I'll
			leave if Mister Riker provides
			me with some amusement.

209  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Do nothing that he asks!

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			But I ask so little. And it is
			so necessary if you are to solve
			all this.
				(turns; indicates vessel
				 image in Main Viewer)
			Beam over there with your... what
			is it called... your "away team"?
				(to Picard)
			You should already know what
			you'll find there. But perhaps
			it was too adult a puzzle for you.

					RIKER
			Captain, with all respect, I
			intended to suggest beaming over
			there.

210  EMPHASIZING "Q" (OPTICAL)

	Amused at all this. He turns from Riker to look at
	Picard.

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			You show promise, my good fellow.

					PICARD
			But you don't. You should have
			long ago realized that, humanity
			is NOT a criminal race!

					"Q" (JUDGE)
			YOU MUST STILL PROVE THAT!

	A familiar BLINDING FLASH, and then "Q" is gone.

211  ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD AND RIKER

	Realizing "Q" is gone, turning to look at each other.
	Riker checks a reading on his panel.

					RIKER
			Of the 24 hours "Q" gave us, we have
			less than one left, sir.

211  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods)
			But I had a feeling you impressed
			him, Number One. That's hopeful.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Captain, That's the
			first time you've called me
			"Number One".

					PICARD
				(small smile)
			I believe I'll enjoy getting to
			know you, Bill. If we live long
			enough.

									FADE OUT.

                           PART TEN                             

	FADE IN:
212  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND MYSTERY VESSEL (OPTICAL)

	In orbit over the planet.

213  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Riker's away team moving onto the transporter platform.
	With him are Data, Troi, and Tasha. They carry the
	usual away team equipment which they're now checking.

					RIKER
			Phasers on stun.

	Everyone checks hand phasers. AD-LIB answers of
	"checked", "on stun," etc. Riker turns to Transporter
	Chief.

					RIKER
			Energize.

214  INT. MYSTERY SHIP TUNNEL - WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	TRANSPORTER SOUND, then the BEAMING EFFECT. Then, fully
	MATERIALIZED, Riker and the others look around to orient
	themselves.

					DATA
			Most interesting, sir.

					TASHA
			Much the same construction as the
			underground tunnel we saw.

	Which describes it perfectly. The same rounded shape
	and GLOWING WALL of unknown composition. The "tunnel"
	is deserted; NO SHIP SOUNDS of any kind.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			But no sound of power; no
			equipment. How does this ship
			run?

	Riker nods a direction. Tasha takes the point as they
	move out. Clearly, these are exceptionally well trained
	people. Data is already using his tricorder to check
	the walls. He obviously gets nothing, shakes his head.
	Troi suddenly staggers, GROANS.

214  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Troi, what is it?!
				(waits anxiously)
			Is it the same as you felt down
			there?

					TROI
			No, this is... different. It
			feels much more powerful... full
			of anger... hate...

					TASHA
			Toward us?

					TROI
			No. It's directed down toward
			the old Bandi city.

					DATA
			Most intriguing again. The place
			that this vessel was firing
			upon...
				(abruptly stops; to
				 Riker)
			Sorry, sir, I seem to be
			commenting on everything.

					RIKER
				(small smile)
			Good. Don't stop it, my friend.

215  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Enterprise and the mystery vessel still in orbit.

216  INT. BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD

	Geordi and Worf at their positions. Picard is in the
	command seat, antsy.

					RIKER'S VOICE
			Enterprise, Riker. This is
			turning out to be a very long
			tunnel or corridor, sir. Still
			no sign of mechanism or
			circuitry...

217  INT. NARROW MYSTERY SHIP TUNNEL - RIKER AND GROUP

	Still led and followed by the security people, they're
	now moving along fairly rapidly although this tunnel
	is narrower here. Otherwise, its look hasn't changed.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			... or controls, readouts, nothing
			at all like any vessel I've seen
			before.

					TROI
				(interrupting)
			Groppler Zorn, sir... in great
			fear...
				(motions)
			Just ahead.

218  INT. TUNNEL CONNECTION

	Troi and the team arriving, standing puzzled at what
	seems to be only a sharp turn where we SEE a strange
	indentation in the tunnel wall there. Troi, intent on
	this, steps closer, pushes her body against the
	indentation.

					TROI
			It's definitely Zorn, Commander.
			Here!

					RIKER
				(stepping in)
			Careful...

	But the tunnel wall is soft here -- it gives
	perceptibly, as Troi pushes harder and then PLOP... she
	disappears through it. (NOTE: Or the 'wall' opens to
	let her through and then closes behind her.)

					RIKER
			Troi!!!

	Then he pushes, disappears through the same wall.

219  INT. ZORN'S "CELL"

	Riker sliding through the pliable opening in the tunnel
	wall, joining Troi who is standing there aghast at what
	is suspended in the center of this area.

220  ANGLE AT FORCE FIELD (OPTICAL)

	Zorn is held suspended off the deck in the center of
	a cylindrical forcefield. The force field edges GLITTER
	SOFTLY to outline the shape of it.

221  ANGLE ON THE AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	As the other team members come through the 'wall' too,
	stand, reacting at the sight of Zorn.

222  ANGLE AT FORCE FIELD (OPTICAL)

	The FORCEFIELD SPARKLES, CLICKS, causing Zorn to writhe
	and twitch. He SCREAMS.

					ZORN
			No! Please! No more! Please,
			no more...

223  ANGLE ON AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	They move forward toward him, and are brought up sharply
	by the leading edge of the force field. Data has
	already started to scan with his tricorder. Riker calls
	to Zorn.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Zorn. Can you hear me?

	Zorn manages to lift his head, and WE SEE his
	pain-filled face, his features twisted into a grimace
	of intense agony.

					ZORN
			Make it stop the pain. Please...

					TROI
			Has the alien communicated... ?
				(breaks off; then to
				 Riker)
			That's it, sir! It's just one
			alien that I'm sensing here.

					ZORN
				(another GROAN)
			Please! I don't understand what
			it wants.

					TROI
				(studying Zorn; then)
			Not true. He does know.

223  CONTINUED:

	Data interrupts by holding his tricorder so that Riker
	can see the readings he's gathered. Riker registers
	at seeing something unique as Data pulls out his phaser,
	Riker does the same and both of them concentrate on
	making some exact setting on their phasers.

224  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Data and Riker raise their phasers toward Zorn.

					ZORN
				(in terror)
			No, no, please don't!

	Data and Riker trigger their phasers and we SEE a SORT
	OF COLORED GLOW on the FORCEFIELD HOLDING Zorn, the GLOW
	SPREADING OVER THE ENTIRE FORCEFIELD. Then, suddenly
	the FORCEFIELD DISAPPEARS, GLOW AND ALL, and Zorn
	tumbles out onto the floor free of restraint.

225  EMPHASIZING "LIVE" PART OF CELL WALL (EFFECTS)

	Where the wall seems to be "alive", undulating. Beyond
	it, Tasha is assisting Zorn to his feet, supporting him.
	Meanwhile, Troi looks around Zorn's "cell", sensing
	something troubling. Riker has turned on his
	communicator:

					RIKER
			Away team to Enterprise...

	A TENDRIL OF PLASMA EMERGES FROM THIS PART OF THE WALL,
	swaying and moving toward Troi.

					DATA
				(interrupting; warning)
			Troi... !

	But the TENDRIL is already wrapping around her. Data
	tries to pull the TENDRIL from Troi, succeeds only in
	getting a NEW TENDRIL wrapped around himself.

226  ANOTHER ANGLE (EFFECTS)

	The floor of the area suddenly going soft, away team
	members sinking into it while still ANOTHER SECTION OF
	WALL FOLDS ITSELF OVER TASHA. (What we're seeing is
	this part of the mystery "vessel" becoming a living
	thing.)

226  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Enterprise, come in. Beam us...

	Interrupted as his feet are YANKED OUT FROM UNDER HIM.

					DATA
			Enterprise, we need help...

	Interrupted by the NEW TENDRIL WRAPPING ITSELF AROUND
	HIS HEAD.

227  INT. BRIDGE

	Picard speaking anxiously toward his command panel as
	we HEAR Riker's MUFFLED SOUNDS OF DISTRESS.

					PICARD
			Transporter chief, yank them back!
			Now!

					WORF
			Captain... !

228  ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Toward which Lieutenant Worf is pointing. On it the
	IMAGE of the mystery vessel is BEGINNING TO CHANGE IN
	SHAPE. The firm, hard edges of the spaceship are giving
	way to something softer, very mysterious in nature.

229  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	In which we SEE a familiar BLINDING FLASH and "Q"
	appears, now wearing the uniform of a STARFLEET CAPTAIN.

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			Your time is up, Captain.

					PICARD
			Get off my bridge!
				(into command panel)
			Transporter Chief, do you have
			their coordinates?

230  ANOTHER ANGLE (EFFECTS)

	"Q" stepping to the command position.

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			He can't hear you, Captain.

230  CONTINUED:

	"Q" gestures upward, at which Picard is suddenly lifted
	into the air and then to the side of "Q"'s hand motion
	in that direction.

					PICARD
			"Q", I've people in trouble over
			there... !

	As Picard hovers above, "Q" steps up and sits in
	Picard's command position. Bridge personnel are coming
	to their feet angrily, then hesitate as:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Everyone, at ease! That's an
			order!
				(to "Q")
			My people are in trouble, "Q".
			Help them; I'll do whatever you
			say...

	As "Q" gives another hand signal downward, the Captain
	is gently deposited onto the deck.

231  WIDE PORTION OF BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As the same strange transporter SOUND that accompanied
	Zorn's "kidnapping" is heard and the same STRANGE
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT APPEARS, this time MATERIALIZING FIVE
	IMAGES -- Riker, Data, Troi, Tasha, and Groppler Zorn.

232  ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD

	Very surprised, looking from his away team to "Q".

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			You'll do whatever I say?

					PICARD
				(hesitates; nods)
			It seems I did make that bargain.

					TROI
			The agreement isn't valid, sir.
			It wasn't "Q" that saved us.

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
				(quickly; indicating
				 viewer)
			Save yourselves! It may attack
			you now.

233  ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	On which the changed IMAGE of the mystery "vessel" seems
	to be floating in closer to the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			It was that which sent us back,
			Captain.

					TROI
			Yes sir. It's not a vessel, sir.
			It's alive somehow...

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			She lies! Destroy it while you
			have a chance.
				(to Tasha)
			Make phasers and photon torpedoes
			ready... !

					PICARD
			No! Do nothing he suggests!

					ZORN
			But that thing was killing my
			people, Captain...

					PICARD
			True, but why? Was there a
			reason?

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			It is an unknown, Captain! Isn't
			that enough?

					PICARD
			If you had earned that uniform
			you're wearing, you'd know that
			the unknown is what brings us out
			here!

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			Wasted effort, considering the
			human intelligence.

					PICARD
			Let's test that...
				(to Zorn)
			... starting with the tunnels you
			have under Farpoint, Groppler.

					RIKER
			Identical to the ones on that
			space vessel lifeform, over there.
			Why was it punishing you,
			Groppler?

233  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			In return for pain you caused to
			some other creature?

					ZORN
			We did nothing wrong! It was
			injured, we helped it...

					PICARD
				(interrupting; to Zorn)
			Thank you, that was the missing
			part.
				(turns)
			Tasha, rig phasers to deliver an
			energy beam.

					TASHA
				(puzzled)
			Aye, sir.

	Tasha steps to her panel, makes settings on controls
	there.

					RIKER
			Yes, Captain, I understand now.
			It has to be conceivable that
			somewhere in the galaxy there
			could exist creatures able to
			convert energy into matter...

					PICARD
				(nodding)
			And into specific patterns of
			matter. Much as our transporters
			do.

					TASHA
				(indicating)
			On the viewer, Captain!

234  ANGLE EMPHASIZING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Where the vessel/creature IMAGE is SOFTENING FURTHER
	INTO AN AMORPHOUS, COLORFUL AND LOVELY SHAPE. Picard
	turns to the Groppler, demanding:

					PICARD
			Zorn, you captured something like
			that, didn't you?

	On main viewer, the IMAGE NOW SHOWS LOVELY FEATHERY
	TENDRILS, and it is BEGINNING TO MOVE DOWN TOWARD THE
	PLANET. Zorn reacts to this, shows panic.

234  CONTINUED:

					ZORN
			Warn my people, please! Leave
			Farpoint Station immediately!

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			He's lied to you, Captain.
			Shouldn't you let his people die?

					PICARD
				(nods to Ops)
			Transmit the message. "Leave
			Farpoint immediately".

					TROI
			Then it was a pair of creatures
			I was sensing. One down there
			in grief and pain, the other up
			here, filled with anger...

					DATA
				(nodding)
			And firing not on the new space
			station, but on the old Bandi
			city.

					PICARD
				(to "Q")
			Attacking those who captured
			it's...
				(to Troi)
			... it's mate?

					TASHA
			Energy beam ready, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Tasha)
			Lock it in on Farpoint Station.

	"Q" stands in an annoyed manner, indicates the captain's
	position to Picard.

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			I see now it was too simple a
			puzzle. But generosity has always
			been my weakness.

	As "Q" moves aside, Picard takes his position, turning
	to Tasha.

					PICARD
			Let it have whatever it can
			absorb. Energize!

235  EXT SPACE - THE ENTERRPISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit, as a THICK, PALE BLUE ENERGY BEAM AIMS
	DOWNWARD.

236  EXT. FARPOINT STATION (OPTICAL)

	HIGH DOWNWARD SHOT SHOWING THE ENERGY BEAM terminating
	and being absorbed into Farpoint Station.

237  INT. BRIDGE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Picard and others watching the energy beam terminating
	at Farpoint Station.

					TASHA
			Now getting feedback on the beam,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Discontinue it.
				(to Zorn)
			Groppler Zorn, there'll soon be
			no Farpoint Station if I'm right
			about this.

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			A lucky guess!

					ZORN
			I know we deserve this loss, but
			please believe me, we meant not
			to harm the creature, but to use
			it.

					TROI
			Sir, a feeling of great joy. And
			gratitude.

238  EXT. FARPOINT STATION (OPTICAL)

	The city/station miniature -- the Farpoint Station part
	of it GROWING SOFT, SHIMMERING, SLOWLY BECOMES A
	CREATURE OF GOSSAMER, FEATHERY LIGHTNESS -- now
	gracefully rising up from its captivity.

239  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Where what was once the "mystery vessel" but now an
	increasingly beautiful COLORFUL, FEATHERY TENDRIL SHAPE
	is descending closer and closer to what was once the
	Farpoint Station part of city/station (miniature).

239  CONTINUED:

	THE TWO CREATURES (OPTICAL)

	The smaller one rising up toward its mate. They touch
	-- delicate matter/energy tendrils twining -- and then
	together they move upwards out of sight.

240  EXT SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As the two creatures rise up past it.

241  INT. BRIDGE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	On which the two creatures are rising upward OUT OF
	IMAGE FRAME.

					TROI
			Great joy and gratitude... from
			both of them.

242  ANGLE EMPHASIZING "Q" (OPTICAL)

	As Picard turns on him.

					PICARD
			And why? Because it furnishes
			entertainment to you! You use
			other lifeforms for recreation.

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			If so, you've not provided the
			best...

					PICARD
			Get off my ship, you smug
			hypocrite.

					"Q" (STARFLEET)
			Why not? We can also meet
			another time, another place.

					PICARD
			That's doesn't frighten us at
			all! You accuse us of "grievous
			savagery"? No, the one proven
			guilty of that crime is you!

242  CONTINUED:

	ANOTHER BLINDING FLASH AND "Q" DISAPPEARS. It takes
	a moment to realize that he is gone. Then:

					RIKER
			I trust this isn't the usual way
			our missions will go, sir.

	Picard screws up his face in mock consideration of this,
	then nods.

					PICARD
			On no, Number One, I'm sure
			they'll be much more interesting.

									FADE OUT.

                            THE END                             










































                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 

                        "The Naked Now" 
                          #40271-103 

                          Teleplay by 
                          D.C. Fontana                               

                           Story by                                
                         D.C. Fontana                               
                             and                                   
                       Gene Roddenberry                            

             Based on a story by John D.F. Black                   
                         (May 12, 1967)                             

	Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
	Reserved.

	This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
	is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
	please notify the Script Department.


                    REVISED FINAL DRAFT
                    
                      June 26, 1987


                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                           "The Naked Now"    
                         
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             SARAH MACDOUGAL
                RIKER              JIM SHIMODA
                DATA               CREWMAN (2)
                TROI               CREWWOMAN
                BEVERLY            SECURITY GUARD
                TASHA              TRANSPORTER CHIEF
                WORF               CONN
                GEORDI
                WESLEY


              STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The Naked Now"  
                           
                             SETS                               

            INTERIORS               EXTERIORS
            U.S.S. ENTERPRISE       (all opticals)
             Main Bridge
             Transporter Room
             Crusher's Office
             Sickbay
             Various Corridors
             Engineering
             Engineer's Office
             Tasha's Quarters
             Troi's Quarters

            S.S. TSIOLKOVSKY
             Main Corridor
             Second Corridor
             Bridge
             Personnel Quarters
             Bathroom
             Lab



              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 7/1/87                

                  STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                     
                        "The Naked Now"  
                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	racing through space at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 41209.2.
			We are running at Warp 7 to
			rendezvous with the science vessel
			S. S. Tsiolkovsky...

2    FULL ON WHITE DWARF (OPTICAL)

	with the S.S. Tsiolkovsky in orbit. Then the Enterprise
	appears and moves in to join the research vessel.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... which has been routinely
			monitoring the collapse of a red
			supergiant star into a white
			dwarf. What has brought us here
			is a series of strange messages
			indicating something has gone
			wrong aboard the research vessel.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	All regulars on duty -- Data at Ops, Geordi at Conn, Tasha
	and Worf upstage intent on main viewer which shows the
	Enterprise moving in parallel with the research vessel.
	First, a STATIC GARBLE, then a WOMAN'S VOICE over the
	audio channel, low and insinuating. INDISTINCT VOICES,
	LAUGHTER, IN B.G. indicate the SOUNDS OF A NOISY PARTY.

					WOMAN'S COM VOICE
			Well, hello Enterprise.
			Welcome... I hope you have a lot
			of pretty boys on board... because
			I'm willing... and waiting...

	They wait for more, then Picard nods toward Data.


          STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/30/87          2.

3    CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(touches com panel)
			S.S. Tsiolkovsky, repeat your
			message.

					WOMAN'S COM VOICE
				(laughter, then)
			In fact... we're going to have a
			real blowout here... Thought that
			would interest you. Waiting!

	She LAUGHS HYSTERICALLY. There is MORE LAUGHTER FROM
	THE OTHERS, some cries of "DO IT! GO AHEAD!" in b.g.
	of the transmission, an EXPLOSIVE SOUND -- and then
	silence. After a beat:

					DATA
			Captain... what we just heard is,
			well...impossible.

					PICARD
			Report.

					DATA
				(quietly)
			I believe that last sound we heard
			was an emergency hatch being
			blown.

	The subspace channel is still open -- all we HEAR is
	the HISS OF EMPTY AIR.

					PICARD
			Are you certain... yes, of course
			you are.

	Riker comes to his feet fast, gets a nod from Picard,
	motions for Data, Geordi and Tasha to follow him to the
	turbolift.

					WORF
			Sensor scan now reveals no life
			signs aboard, Captain.

4    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - ANGLE ON AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	The away team consists of RIKER, GEORDI, DATA, TASHA,
	and a SECURITY GUARD. Data and Geordi have tricorders;
	Tasha has the large phaser.

					RIKER
			Put us on their bridge, Chief.

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4    CONTINUED:

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Life support systems are not
			functioning in that area, sir.

	Riker nods to the TRANSPORTER CHIEF at the console.

					RIKER
			Then put us in the main corridor.
			Energize.

	The Transporter Chief works his console controls deftly.
	As the TRANSPORTER EFFECT AND SOUNDS BEGIN AND BUILD:

5    INT. TSIOLKOVSKY MAIN CORRIDOR - ON AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	The TRANSPORTER EFFECT COMES IN, FADES DOWN, leaving
	the away team materialized. The ship is very quiet --
	a low HUM of working equipment, but without the murmur
	of living beings.

					RIKER
			Cover the ship as planned. Move
			out.

	Data and Geordi put tricorders on "record" and all move
	out.

6    INT. SECOND CORRIDOR - ON RIKER AND DATA (OPTICAL)

	This corridor shows signs of phaser char marks on the
	walls. There is litter on the deck -- food, a wine
	bottle, discarded clothes. Data records the scene with
	his tricorder, as:

					DATA
			Indications of what humans would
			call... a "wild party?"

	Riker has moved quickly to a door at the end of the
	corridor. It is shut, but there is a small viewscreen
	set in the wall beside it.

					RIKER
			Their bridge. If this thing
			works, be sure to record ---

	He activates the viewscreen, takes a look, and GROANS.

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7    CLOSE SHOT - SMALL VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Narrow view of a small bridge (SET FRAGMENT), mostly
	consoles, maybe a command chair. And beyond these, the
	emergency hatch set in the bulkhead -- the hatch is
	gone, and the cold glitter of a starfield winks beyond
	it. (SET DRESSING NOTE: There should be no loose
	objects visible, only items that are firmly anchored
	to deck or bulkhead. Anything loose would have been
	swept into space when the air rushed out into the
	vacuum.)

8    WIDER SHOT - RIKER AND DATA

	Riker steps aside, gesturing to Data to record the scene
	on the viewer as:

					RIKER
			You were right. Somebody blew
			the hatch and they were all sucked
			out into space..

					DATA
			Correction, sir, blown out.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Data.

					DATA
			A common mistake, sir...

					RIKER
				(emphasis)
			I know! Thank you, Data.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker, it's Lieutenant
			Yar, location Engineering. Ten
			people here, sir, all frozen.
			No vital signs.

					RIKER
				(touches communicator)
			Frozen how?

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Looks to me like someone was
			"playing" with the environmental
			controls, sir. Just let all the
			heat bleed away into space.

					RIKER
				(to Data)
			That's ridiculous!

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			That's what I say, sir.

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9    INT. PERSONNEL QUARTERS - ANGLE ON ENTRY DOOR

	as it opens heavily and causes a slight AIR HISSING.
	Geordi ENTERS from the corridor, reacts to the AIR
	HISSING, hits a wall control on the inside. His
	expression changes to one of dismay as he looks around.

10   ANOTHER ANGLE

	CAMERA ANGLE REVEALS a room partially covered with
	frost. We glimpse several male and female bodies,
	scantily clad or (implied) nude, possibly a couple
	entwined. All are frozen and dead. Bits of frost-covered
	lingerie and other intimate clothing are
	scattered around. Geordi touches his insignia.

					GEORDI
			Sir, Lieutenant La Forge in the
			crew quarters. Something in here.

11   BACK TO GEORDI

	as he HEARS A SOUND, the BUMP BUMP of a door bumping
	against the jamb. Geordi hurries across the small room
	toward the adjoining bathroom.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Hello!

12   INT. BATHROOM - ANGLE ON GEORDI

	Nothing inside, Geordi decides to check the closed
	shower stall, yanks the door open -- and a frozen
	WOMAN'S BODY, fully clothed, falls out into his arms.
	Although startled, Geordi has the presence of mind to
	catch the ice-covered corpse and lower it to the floor.

13   CLOSER ON GEORDI

	Examining the frozen woman who had once been attractive,
	shakes his head in pity. He rests one hand on the wet
	side wall of the shower to brace himself as he prepares
	to stand upright again.

14   VERY CLOSE ON GEORDI'S HAND AND "DROPS" (INSERT))

	Several drops of "water" on the icy shower wall where
	Geordi's hand rests coalesce and move onto his
	hand (per Justman effect).

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15   INT. TSIOLKOVSKY MAIN CORRIDOR - EMPHASIZING RIKER

	as he uses his communicator.

					RIKER
			Riker to Captain, I have a report
			for you.

16   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD

	Worf at Ops (port) and crewman at Conn (starboard).

					PICARD
				(tabs com control)
			Picard here.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			They're all dead, sir. Some were
			apparently blown out the emergency
			hatches.

					PICARD
			There were eighty people on that
			ship, Number One.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes sir. As I said, all dead.

	Picard looks incredulous.
									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

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                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

17   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	The Tsiolkovsky still drifts in space. The Enterprise
	is nearby. Over this:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			are downloading the research
			information gathered on the
			collapsing...

18   CLOSE ANGLE ON DWARF STAR (OPTICAL)

	looking somehow strange, unstable, although we'd see
	no surface movement at this range.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... star nearby. I am concerned
			at being in such close orbit, but
			the Tsiolkovsky's research
			records...

19   INT. ENTERPRISE MEDICAL CORRIDOR

	with Picard striding toward Dr. Crusher's office.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... will no doubt predict the time
			of the star's final collapse.

20   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - ON BEVERLY, PICARD AND TROI

	Beverly is examining information as it comes up on a
	desktop viewer. (NOTE: We see only the back of the
	viewer and the flicker of light on her face as the
	information changes.) Troi is there too, also watching
	the screen.

	Picard ENTERS, strides over to examine the viewing
	screen too.

					BEVERLY
			I can't find anything unusual in
			any of the tricorder readings
			they've sent over, Captain.

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20   CONTINUED:

	Picard straightens up, and Beverly turns around to look
	at him.

					PICARD
			Give me a theory, Doctor.
			Anything!

	Beverly's silence is eloquent. She shakes her head,
	her face has a worried look.

					PICARD
				(turning; continuing)
			Troi? Did you feel anything from
			over there?

					TROI
			Perhaps some residual
			confusion... and exhilaration, too.
			But I'm not too certain of that.

					PICARD
			Madness? Mass hysteria?
			Delusion?

					TROI
			Any or all, Captain.

					PICARD
			All right. Let's bring the away
			team back. Set the transporter
			for maximum decontamination. And
			then full examinations and
			observation when they're here.

	He turns and heads for the door.

21   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	as before.

22   INT. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY - BEVERLY, RIKER, GEORDI,
	DATA

	Data is just getting up from one of the hospital beds
	as:

					BEVERLY
			If you were any more perfect,
			Data, I'd write you up in a
			Starfleet medical textbook.

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22   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I am already listed in several
			biomechanical texts, Doctor.

	Beverly doesn't quite yet know how to take Data. Riker
	does, and grins.

					BEVERLY
			Yes... of course.
				(to Geordi)
			You're next, Lieutenant.

	Data LEAVES. Geordi obligingly lies down on the
	hospital bed, and Beverly starts to monitor him with
	a small instrument.

23   ANGLE ON MEDICAL VIEWSCREEN

	The readings come on -- nothing radical anywhere.

24   WIDER ANGLE

	as Beverly looks up at the o.s. viewscreen, then:

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Normal -- all across.
			Except... why are you perspiring?

	Geordi appears to have a fine sheen of perspiration on
	his face.

					GEORDI
			I suppose because you have it too
			hot in here. What else would it
			be?

	Both Beverly and Riker have reacted to this un-Geordi
	reply.

					RIKER
			That doesn't... sound exactly like
			you, Geordi.

	Geordi looks up, then replies pleasantly, grinning.

					GEORDI
			Maybe it wasn't.
				(indicates Beverly)
			Maybe she threw her voice.

	He means it as a joke but no one is amused.

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24   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Joke.

					BEVERLY
			Of course. But I would like to
			run another test or two on you,
			Lieutenant.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE AND CRUSHER'S OFFICE (INTERCUTS)

	as Picard turns to his panel.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Sickbay to Bridge...

					PICARD
			Picard here. Go ahead, Doctor.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			I'm confining Lieutenant La Forge
			to Sickbay until further notice.

					PICARD
			Do we have a problem, Doctor?

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			I don't know yet.

26   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	as Riker ENTERS from a turbolift and crosses toward
	Data, who is working at one of the science stations at
	the rear of the Bridge. All other Bridge Personnel are
	in place -- Picard, Tasha, Worf at Ops, Crewman at
	Conn.

27   CLOSER TWO SHOT - RIKER AND DATA

	Data looks up as Riker approaches him.

					RIKER
			Data, I need help in locating some
			library-computer information.

					DATA
			Specifics, sir?

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27   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			All I have is a vague memory of
			reading somewhere about someone
			taking a shower in his or her
			clothing.

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27   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Ah. The body Geordi discovered.

					RIKER
			And I believe it may have happened
			before.

					DATA
			To "someone," "somewhere."

					RIKER
				(amused)
			Should be easy for someone written
			up in biomechanical texts.

	Data shrugs, enters a command on the panel, and
	information begins to flash up on a small viewscreen.
	(Viewscreen may be o.s.)

					DATA
			About that... did the doctor
			believe I was boasting?

					RIKER
				(dryly)
			Probably.
				(indicates viewer)
			This may take some time?

					DATA
			At least several hours.
				(looks up)
			But what I said was a statement
			of fact.

	Riker begins EXITING.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Perhaps she will look it up.

					RIKER
			You can depend on it.

28   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON GEORDI AND BEVERLY

	He is resting on a hospital bed. Beverly finishes
	working over him with a medical instrument, checks a
	reading on it, moves toward her office. (NOTE: At no
	time does she touch him.)

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29   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - ON BEVERLY

	She sits down at her desk, compares readings on the
	medical instrument with something she has called up on
	the viewer.

30   INT. SICKBAY - ON GEORDI

	He sits up, takes off his communicator and lays it to
	one side. Then he gets to his feet, and quietly EXITS
	the Sickbay. A moment, then Beverly comes back IN --
	stares at the empty bed, snatches up Geordi's
	communicator and runs for the door.

					BEVERLY
			Geordi!

31   INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE SICKBAY - ON BEVERLY

	The door slides open and she stands there, agitatedly
	staring up and down the corridor.

32   BEVERLY'S P.O.V. - THE CORRIDOR

	empty.

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON TASHA

	as she hears an ALERT SIGNAL from her panel.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Security! Lieutenant La Forge
			just left Sickbay while my back
			was turned. It's important we
			find him.

					TASHA
				(toward console)
			Security team alert, pick up
			Lieutenant La Forge who left
			Sickbay moments ago.
				(calling toward Picard)
			Captain, anything further?

					PICARD
			Affirmative. Make it a ship-wide
			search, Lieutenant.

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34   INT. CRUSHER'S QUARTERS - ANGLE ON WESLEY AND
	GEORDI

	The boy is in the living space, near a table littered
	with delicate futuristic tools.

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34   CONTINUED:

	He has an intricately shaped tube attached to a miniature
	control device. It is a MINIATURE TRACTOR BEAM (OPTICAL).
	As Geordi watches, Wesley is using the device to maneuver a
	chair in the air.

					WESLEY
			It's a model of the same kind of
			tractor beam our ship uses... with
			some ideas of my own added.

	He hoists the chair higher, floats it sideways, lets
	it settle to the deck. Geordi is fascinated.

					GEORDI
			So that's your science project.
			Wes, you are something!

					WESLEY
			Meanwhile, the captain won't let
			me visit the bridge.

	Wesley goes to the littered table, pulls out a
	transparent cube, slides it into a slot on a small flat
	(portable) machine.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			So I use this to imagine I'm
			there.

	Wesley touches a control and a light goes on at the tiny
	machine.

					PICARD'S VOICE
			Take the helm, Mister Crusher.
			Set a course for thirty-seven mark
			one hundred eighty. Warp six.

					GEORDI
				(indicates)
			That's the captain's voice.

					WESLEY
			Pieced together from words he's
			used on the intercom.
				(indicates)
			I can pretend he's ordering me
			to take the Enterprise anywhere.
			And listen to this...

	Wesley touches another control.

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34   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD'S VOICE
			Chief Engineer, report to the
			Bridge. Commander Riker, report
			to the Bridge. Doctor Crusher,
			report to the Bridge.

					WESLEY
			What d'you think?

	Geordi puts a friendly arm about the boy's shoulder.

					GEORDI
			I think the captain's lucky you're
			on his side.

					WESLEY
			But he still won't let me on the
			bridge. And there's nothing there
			I don't understand.

					GEORDI
			Wish I understood myself that
			well.

	Wesley turns at the "down" note in Geordi's voice.

					WESLEY
			You okay?

					GEORDI
			No. Suddenly I seem to be burning
			up inside.

	Geordi stands, moves for the door.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Wow it's hot in here.

	Geordi EXITS leaving a puzzled Wesley inside.

34A  INT. CORRIDORS

	Tasha and Security Personnel searching for Geordi.

35   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - ANGLE ON GEORDI

	perspiring, upset. Looking out to space.

					TASHA'S VOICE
			Geordi... ?

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35   CONTINUED:

	She ENTERS SCENE from behind him, looking for a reaction
	from him.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Medical's been worried about you.

					GEORDI
				(without turning)
			Help me.

	Tasha studies him a beat. He seems so sad, so lonely.
	Then:

					TASHA
			Lieutenant Yar in the Observation
			Lounge. Send a team here now.

	After a beat, Geordi swings around to look at her, pain
	and longing chasing across his face.

					GEORDI
			Tasha... I said "help me." Help
			me not to give in to the wild
			things coming into my mind...

	Tasha is moved, tries to fight it off.

					TASHA
			Geordi -- my job is security...

					GEORDI
			Please.

	Tasha folds him into arms.

					TASHA
			Yes, helping is more important.
			How can I help you Geordi?

36   INSERT - TASHA'S HAND

	being patted by Geordi's hand.

37   BACK TO SHOT

	A Security Guard hurries into the room, stops as Tasha
	motions him to a halt.

					GEORDI
			Help me to see like you do.

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37   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			But you already see better than
			I can.

					GEORDI
			I see more. But more isn't
			better!

	He tears off the prosthesis, exposing eyes that have
	flat gray irises with no pupil, incapable of expression.

					TASHA
			Geordi...

					GEORDI
			I want to see in shallow, dim,
			beautiful human ways.

					TASHA
			We'll talk about it, Geordi.
				(takes his arm)
			I'm going to take you to Sickbay
			now. All right?

	He bobs his head, willing to be assisted. As she leads
	him away:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

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                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

38   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	The dwarf star in view too.

					PICARD (V. O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. I
			am concerned that away team member
			Lieutenant La Forge has been taken
			to Sickbay. The report: "unusual
			behavior."

39   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON BEVERLY, GEORDI, TROI

	Geordi is lying on a hospital bed still struggling to
	control his emotions, while Beverly works her medical
	instruments over him, glancing up now and then at the
	o.s. viewscreen to check the results. Troi is assisting
	the monitoring.

40   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - ON TASHA AND PICARD

					TASHA
			... and then we got him down to
			sickbay so Dr. Crusher could
			examine him.

					PICARD
			He wasn't violent?

	She glances over her shoulder back toward the treatment
	room.

					TASHA
			No, sir. He was very upset... he
			kept talking about wanting normal
			eyes.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Lieutenant. I'll be
			in Sickbay.

	Picard HURRIES OUT immediately. It's clear he has much
	on his mind. Tasha moves to EXIT, then pauses.

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41   CLOSE ON TASHA

	wiping a hand over her lightly perspiring brow. As she
	EXITS, it is clear she feels strange somehow.

42   INT. SICKBAY - ON BEVERLY, GEORDI, TROI, PICARD

	Beverly administers a hypospray to Geordi, which finally
	begins to calm his emotional state. As Picard joins
	them, Beverly turns and indicates her medical
	viewscreen.

					BEVERLY
			According to our medical readouts,
			there's still nothing wrong with
			him. He looks like he's running
			a temperature but every instrument
			we have says he's not.

					PICARD
			Doctor, every person on that ship
			over there died. Is there any
			chance that whatever did it is
			loose on my ship?

					BEVERLY
			If you mean a disease, sir, I'd
			say there's no chance of it. We
			used full decontamination, we
			examined each team member
			carefully...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			The entire crew over there somehow
			managed to kill themselves,
			Doctor. If it wasn't a disease,
			what else could have made them
			do that?

					BEVERLY
			The obvious alternatives would
			be in areas of insanity, severe
			emotional upset...
				(stops short; to Troi)
			Troi, do you feel anything unusual
			in the lieutenant here?

					PICARD
				(to Troi)
			Security reported he was longing
			for normal eyesight. A rather
			sudden yearning for that.

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42   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Since his records show no previous
			mention of that, the fact that it's
			happened now could be important.

	Troi centers her attention on Geordi, mentally probing.
	Then:

					TROI
				(continuing)
			But all I feel from him is
			confusion. If I didn't know
			better, I'd say he was
			intoxicated.

	The Captain throws a quick look toward Beverly who
	shakes her head firmly.

					BEVERLY
			Our tests would have shown that.
			Also any signs of drugs,
			hallucinogens or other
			contaminants.

43   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON RIKER AND DATA

	still at the science station, Data's fingers flying over
	tabs on the console. He looks at the viewscreen, shakes
	his head. Worf and Crewman as before.

					DATA
			Can you provide more information,
			sir? Seeking an instance of
			someone showering with their
			clothing on is...is...

					RIKER
			I know... like looking for a needle
			in a haystack.

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			Why should anyone wish to expend
			their time in such a search?

					RIKER
			Correction, Data, I should have
			said proverbial needle in a
			haystack.

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43   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Ah, a human proverb! As in
			folklore, or an historical
			allusion, or tribal memories,
			or...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			That's it! Historical! I
			remember now that I was reading
			a history of all the past
			starships named Enterprise.

	Data takes over the console, quickly tabbing in commands
	as:

					DATA
			Enterprise history. Aberrant
			behavior. Medical cross
			reference...

44   ANGLE TO INCLUDE TURBOLIFT

	as Picard ARRIVES, CROSSES toward his Bridge position.
	Riker sees him, calls:

					RIKER
			Captain, I believe we've got the
			answer to what happened over
			there.

45   ANGLE AT VIEWER

	where Data continues refining the information he's
	getting. Riker is watching over his shoulder as Picard
	moves in to examine the information too.

					PICARD
			The Constitution class Enterprise,
			Captain James T. Kirk
			commanding...

					RIKER
				(indicates viewer)
			Similar conditions. They were
			monitoring a planet that was
			breaking up, not a collapsing star
			as in this case, but there were
			the same huge shifts in gravity...

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45   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(peers closely)
			... which somehow resulted in
			complex strings of water
			molecules which then acquired
			carbon from the body and acted
			on the brain like alcohol!
				(to Data)
			Mister Data, download that
			information immediately to
			medical.

					DATA
			Aye sir, downloading.

	Picard and Riker both study the information on the
	viewer.

					PICARD
			Fascinating! Their entire crew
			going out of control...

					RIKER
			Like intoxication but worse.
			Judgment almost completely
			impaired...

					PICARD
			Until they found this formula,
			barely in time.
				(moves to his own
				 console)
			Picard to Doctor Crusher, come
			in.

	After a moment:

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			This is Crusher; go ahead Captain.

					PICARD
			You can relax, Doctor. The answer
			to all this is feeding into your
			medical banks now... including a
			cure.

	A long beat, then:

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Are you certain, Captain?

					PICARD
			Absolutely!

	Data has looked up with a slight pained expression at
	Picard's "absolutely."


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46   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - ON TROI

	Troi's quarters are tastefully decorated, including a
	scattering of art objects that may be Betazoid in origin
	-- perhaps a wall hanging, a unique piece of pottery
	or statuette, or paintings. At the moment, there are
	also a number of lovely dresses and gowns draped over
	the furniture. Troi ENTERS and stops inside the door,
	staring.

					TROI
			Tasha?

47   INCLUDING TASHA

	She is somewhat agitated and has a light sheen of
	perspiration as she holds one of Troi's gowns against
	her, judging it for color. The size, of course, would
	be all wrong for her.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			What're you doing?

					TASHA
			I need your advice. That's why
			I came to your quarters.

					TROI
			Of course. Anything I can do ---

					TASHA
				(interrupting)
			On clothes. You always wear such
			beautiful clothes off duty. And
			your hair's so nice all the time.
			I want to change my image.
				(holds up dress)
			What about this color?

					TROI
			Not for you. Tasha, I feel you're
			very uncertain... that you're
			fighting something.

	She reaches out to take Tasha's hand comfortingly.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			What is it?

	Tasha pulls her hand away, tosses down the dress, and
	moves to the door as:

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47   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			Never mind. I'll find what I need
			myself. Ship's Stores will have
			it.

					TROI
			Tasha, wait ---

	Tasha LEAVES. Troi immediately touches the com panel.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Troi to Captain Picard.

48   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Picard here.

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			Sir, I think Tasha's been
			infected, too. She's just left
			my quarters...

					PICARD
			It's not actually an "infection,"
			Counselor.

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			Yes sir, it's more like
			intoxication, but whatever it is,
			she's got it.

49   ANGLE TO INCLUDE RIKER AND DATA

					PICARD
			Thank you, Counselor.
				(to Riker)
			Number One, our security chief
			has the equivalent of a snootful.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Inquiry, sir... 'snootful?'

					PICARD
			Forget it!

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50   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	She is checking the lab report on Geordi against
	information on her viewscreen when:

					WESLEY (V.O)
			Mom, Look what I can do...

	She turns, gets to her feet in alarm and hurries into
	the treatment room.

51   INT. SICKBAY - INCLUDING WESLEY AND BEVERLY (OPTICAL)

	Wesley again has the tractor beam on and is balancing
	several medical instruments in mid-air all at the same
	time. We can also SEE he's perspiring a bit.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			I've been able to widen and
			strengthen the beam, just like
			I told you last night ---

					BEVERLY
			Do me a favor, Wes? There's
			something happening on this
			ship...
				(shrugs)
			Just to be safe, I'd like you to
			stay in our quarters until it's
			solved.

					WESLEY
				(slightly silly grin)
			Right, Mom, right. Your wish
			is my...

					BEVERLY
			Now, Wes.

	Wesley lowers the floating instruments and turns off
	the little tractor beam as:

					WESLEY
				(another grin)
			You could be stunting my emotional
			growth, you know.
				(wipes forehead)
			Why's it so hot in here, anyway?

	He heads for the door. Beverly pauses, thinking about
	his words a moment, then has to forget it as:

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51   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to Crusher. Have you made
			a test injection yet? We're
			getting indications that this
			condition is spreading.

					BEVERLY
			No test yet, Captain, but very
			soon.

52   INT. CORRIDOR - CLOSE ON A VERY SHAPELY REAR END

	moving down the corridor with a most provocative sway.
	CAMERA PULLS BACK TO REVEAL the shapely rear end belongs
	to Tasha, and she is moving with the sexiest walk
	imaginable -- quite unlike her usual straightforward
	stride. Her whole expression has acquired a sexy pout.
	She approaches an intersection where several crewpersons
	are passing. Then, we HEAR GIGGLES, then a woman's
	LAUGHING SCREAM.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Come to Papa; come to Papa... !

	MORE LAUGHTER as A CREWMAN chases a CREWWOMAN around
	the corner and into the other corridor. Other crew
	odd behavior.

53   WIDER ANGLE

	From the reactions of the crewpersons in sight it is
	obvious that some have been infected and some not.
	Another CREWMAN is coming from the other direction and
	pauses as he sees Tasha swaying sexily toward him,
	openly flirting. She stops in front of him.

54   TASHA AND CREWMAN

	She reaches out to pull him a little closer and plants
	one hell of a kiss on him. As he returns it:

55   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	As Picard returns to his chair, Data moves toward him.

					DATA
			Captain, in another forty-one minutes
			will see the information from the
			Tsiolkovsky downloaded to us.

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55   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Why so slow?

					DATA
			Slow, sir? The Tsiolkovsky has
			been eight months in accumulating
			it.

					PICARD
				(indicates viewer)
			How much danger from that star?
			Worse case.

56   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The collapsing star centered on the screen in the midst
	of very slow motion surface explosions.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Like a full collapse, sir?

57   BACK TO TWO SHOT - PICARD AND DATA

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Any stellar material it threw this
			way we could still outrun on half
			impulse power.

58   ANGLE AT MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as before, the slow surface explosions on the collapsing
	star continuing from the last viewscreen SHOT.

59   INT. ENGINEERING OFFICE - FULL SHOT

	CHIEF ENGINEER SARAH MACDOUGAL and her ASSISTANT CHIEF
	JIM SHIMODA are working in the office at their consoles.
	They both glance up as the BOSUN'S WHISTLE SOUNDS, then:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to Engineering. Chief
			engineer report to the bridge.

	MacDougal shakes her head, EXITS the office. Shimoda
	turns back to his console.

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59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			Assistant Chief Engineer Shimoda
			report to Medical.

	Shimoda hesitates, looks around the empty office. A
	beat... then Wesley ENTERS the office, carrying the small
	flat portable machine we saw earlier.

	We should also SEE the small tractor beam device with
	tube and fiber optic wire attachment.

					WESLEY
			Hi, Jim. Was that the captain
			sending you to Medical?

					SHIMODA
			Which would leave no one on duty
			here. The chief was just
			summoned to the bridge.

					WESLEY
			What about me? I could call your
			chief on the bridge if anything
			happens.

	He smiles at Shimoda... and wipes some sweat from his
	brow.

60   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON PICARD AND
	MACDOUGAL

	Picard looks around curiously as MacDougal approaches
	the command chair:

					MACDOUGAL
			Reporting as ordered, sir.

					PICARD
			What?

					MACDOUGAL
			You ordered me to report to the
			bridge, sir.

					PICARD
			I did no such thing. I want you
			down in the Engine Room in case
			we need to move out of here.

	Interrupted by a Bosun's WHISTLE ALERT:

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60   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Attention all decks, all
			divisions. Effective
			immediately, I have handed over
			control of this vessel to
			Acting Captain Wesley Crusher.

61   CLOSE ON PICARD

	Sheer disbelief.

					PICARD
			Acting Capt...

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Thank you, Captain Picard, thank
			you. And with that order dawns
			a brave new day for the
			Enterprise.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

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                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

62   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O)
			Captain's log, Stardate 41209.3.
			The strange contaminant that led
			to the deaths of the Tsiolkovsky
			crew is now aboard the
			Enterprise... and our Engineering
			Section has been commandeered by
			young Wesley Crusher...

63   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Number One, MacDougal -- get that
			boy out of Engineering.

	Riker and MacDougal turn and head for a turbolift as:

64   ANGLE ON WORF

	Worf at Ops, Data at the Conn station. Worf turns
	around toward Picard, concerned.

					WORF
			Sir, I'm getting very strange
			reports from all decks --

					PICARD
			Such as?

					WORF
			Such as the ship's training
			division ordering all officers
			to attend a lecture on
			metaphysics.

					PICARD
			Metaphysics?

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65   INCLUDING DATA AT CONN

					DATA
			Confirmed, sir. And there is a
			rather peculiar limerick being
			delivered by someone in the
			shuttlecraft bay. I am not sure
			I understand it...
				(quoting)
			There was a young lady from Venus
			whose body was shaped like --

66   EMPHASIZING PICARD

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Captain to Security, come in!

					DATA
				(to Worf)
			Did I say something wrong?

					WORF
				(shrugs)
			I don't understand their humor
			either.

					SECURITY COM VOICE
				(lazy, uninterested)
			Yeah, Captain?

					PICARD
			Where's my security chief?! Get
			me Lieutenant Yar.

					SECURITY COM VOICE
			Keep your britches on, Captain.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Captain Picard...

					PICARD
			Yar, where are you?

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			I'm in my quarters and pretty busy
			right at this moment, Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
				(gathering self
				 together)
			All right, Lieutenant, just stay
			right there.
					(MORE)

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66   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(turning)
			Data, please go to Lieutenant Yar
			and get her down to Sickbay.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
				(into console)
			Security, I want all your senior
			supervisors to report to the
			bridge immediately.

67   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	A FORCEFIELD SHIMMER at the entrance to the Engineering
	Office, barring the way inside. Beyond the FORCEFIELD
	inside the office stands Wesley who is grinning at
	several Crewpersons, all of them clearly contaminated,
	who stand outside the FORCEFIELD. Assistant Chief
	Engineer Shimoda ENTERS, grinning and weaving slightly,
	walks up to the FORCEFIELD as:

					WESLEY
			... and a dessert course shall
			henceforth precede and follow
			every meal. Including breakfast.

	CHEERS from the onlookers.

					CREWMAN
			Hurray for the acting captain!

68   ANGLE ON SHIMODA (OPTICAL)

					SHIMODA
			Never got as far as Sickbay, Wes.
			I feel too good for that.

	BUZZ SOUND as Shimoda walks into the FORCEFIELD and is
	thrown back.

					SHIMODA
				(continuing)
			Incredible! How did you do that?

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68   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(indicating)
			Hooked my model tractor beam into
			ship's power. Now its a repulser
			beam too.
				(eyeing Shimoda)
			Want in?

	Shimoda nods, raises his right hand as in oath.

					SHIMODA
			Swear to be faithful to you,
			Captain!

69   INT. ENGINEERING OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	Wesley picks up a small control device, aims it at the
	FORCEFIELD which disappears. Shimoda steps inside, then
	Wesley turns the forcefield on again.

70   INT. TASHA'S QUARTERS - AT DOOR

	The living space is low lit, provocative shadows. There
	is a CHIME, a beat, then the door slides open. Data
	stands there, hesitant, steps in. He looks around, not
	quite sure of himself.

					DATA
			Lieutenant Yar?

					TASHA'S VOICE
			Here, Data.

71   ANGLE ON TASHA

	in the door to her bedroom. Her hair is provocatively
	arranged... her makeup is especially dramatic and
	attractive... and she wears a pale blue diaphanous
	Theiss creation that promises revelations that will get
	us thrown off the air. Her voice quality has changed
	too... sultry, like a Louisiana summer night.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			You wanted me?

72   TWO SHOT

	Tasha moves languidly toward Data, almost floating.
	Data doesn't quite know how to react to this Tasha.

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72   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Captain Picard ordered me to
			escort you to Sickbay, Lieutenant.

					TASHA
			Did he say when?

					DATA
				(considering it, then)
			I am sure he meant "now."
				(indicates)
			So you need time to get into
			uniform...

					TASHA
			But I got out of uniform for you,
			Data. Do you know how old I was
			when I was abandoned?

					DATA
			Chronological age? No, I am afraid
			I am not conversant with your ---

					TASHA
			Five. Five years old, but I
			survived. I learned how to stay
			alive, how to avoid the rape
			gangs. I was fifteen before I
			escaped.

					DATA
			I am sorry. I did not know...

					TASHA
			And what I want now is gentleness.
			And joy. And love.

	She reaches out and caresses his face. Data shifts his
	weight, not sure what to do.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			From you, Data. You are fully
			functional, aren't you?

					DATA
			Of course, but...

					TASHA
			How fully?

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72   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			In every way, of course. I have
			been programmed in multiple
			techniques, a broad variety of
			pleasuring...

					TASHA
			You jewel! That's exactly what
			I hoped.

	Her smile is provocative, full of promises; and Data
	tentatively smiles back. As the bedroom door CLOSES
	behind them:

73   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	In b.g., then collapsing star begins slowly to GLOW
	BRIGHTER.

74   INT. ENGINEERING - ON RIKER

	He is standing near a communications computer panel.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			What have you learned, Number
			One?

					RIKER
			Captain, the ship's engines are
			cut off from the bridge. And I
			have the reason. The assistant
			chief engineer pulled out the
			isolinear optical chips from
			command and all engines are
			off-line.

75   INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ON SHIMODA AND WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	Shimoda is sitting on the floor near an opened console,
	playing happily with a pile of isolinear chips (small
	colored slabs, rather like Chiclets), tossing them in
	the air or juggling them, staring at the pretty colors.
	Wesley looks with an air of pride and satisfaction at
	his portable TRACTOR BEAM which is emitting a beam wide
	enough to block the entire opening into the Engineer's
	Office.

76   INT. ENGINEERING - ON RIKER AND MACDOUGAL

	as the Engineer COMES IN beside Riker.

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76   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Wesley's hooked some kind of
			tractor beam into ship's power
			and has it aimed at the door.
			We can't get past it to get at
			the computer.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Can you short out the power?

	Riker looks to MacDougal. She shrugs.

					MACDOUGAL
			Maybe.
				(considers)
			Yes, I can. But it's going to
			take time.

77   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD

	Concerned.

					PICARD
			Do it!

78   INT. ENGINEERING - ON RIKER AND MACDOUGAL

	as they pull a panel off the console opposite the
	Engineer's Office entry, and MacDougal starts to reach
	inside. From their right, there is the SOUND of
	turbolift doors and:

					TROI'S VOICE
			Bill...

79   INT. CORRIDOR TO ENGINEERING

	as Riker comes to her.

					RIKER
			Deanna, what -- ?

	She reaches for him before he can stop her, holds him
	tight.

					TROI
			So many minds on this ship,
			Bill... all free... released...

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79   CONTINUED:

	Her hands move sensuously on his back, her body closer
	to his.

					RIKER
			Deanna --

					TROI
			I can feel them all... what they
			feel... what they want... I feel
			a side of humans I've never felt
			before.

					RIKER
			Come on, I'm getting you to
			Sickbay.

	He catches her up in his arms, carries her toward the
	turbolift as:

					TROI
			Wouldn't you rather be alone with
			me -- with me in your mind...

80   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	She has a large beaker or futuristic-shaped container
	from which she is loading a hypo-spray. The hypo-spray
	filled, she moves across to where Geordi La Forge lies
	still strapped on the hospital bed. He is awake now,
	his face a picture of desolation. Beverly administers
	the hypo-spray and steps back to observe.

					BEVERLY
			The medical records we found say
			this works almost instantly.

	Geordi lies still, staring at the ceiling. Then:

					GEORDI
			I've never seen a rainbow, Doc.
			Sunset. Sunrise. None of those.
			This is going to help me?

	Beverly stares at Geordi, horrified as realization
	comes. It doesn't work.

81   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TSIOLKOVSKY AND DWARF STAR
	(OPTICAL)

	No movement at all.

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82   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI

	as he carries her into the treatment area, lays her down
	gently on a bed next to Geordi's.

					RIKER
			Doctor Crusher...

	He turns, looking for Beverly. She does not appear.
	He hurries into her office.

83   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - ON BEVERLY AND RIKER

	She is sitting at the desk, desolate. Riker COMES IN
	behind her, puts a hand on her shoulder to shake her
	slightly.

					RIKER
			Didn't you hear me? Deanna needs
			your help.

					BEVERLY
			The formula from the old
			Enterprise didn't work.

					RIKER
			What?

					BEVERLY
			This water-carbon complex may
			induce the same symptoms, but it's
			different somehow. Maybe it's
			mutated. I'll have to isolate
			it... analyze it...

					RIKER
			We don't have that kind of time.

	She suddenly snaps around, realizing something.

					BEVERLY
			You brought Deanna in?

					RIKER
			She's infected with it, too.

	He heads for the door. Beverly is on her feet
	anxiously.

					BEVERLY
			You touched her? Oh, God, you
			touched me.
				(then)
			You can't leave here --

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83   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			If we don't get our command
			computers back on-line soon, this
			-- whatever this is -- won't
			matter. We'll all be dead.

	On Beverly's despairing face:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

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                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

84   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE, TSIOLKOVSKY, DWARF STAR

	As before with very slow (at this distance) flaring from
	the star.

					PICARD (V. O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			It is no longer an inconvenient
			childish prank. Young Wesley
			Crusher...
				(beat; softening)
			Admittedly a victim of the
			Tsiolkovsky "infection"...

85   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Showing a SHOT of Wesley in the Engineering office.
	Also at the Bridge are Worf at the Ops position and
	crewman at Conn.

					PICARD (V. O.)
				(continuing)
			... is now in control of my
			starship. How he acquired the
			engineering information and
			knowledge he is using, I have no
			idea.

86   ANGLE ON PICARD

	staring up at Wesley's IMAGE on the main viewer.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Wes, this is Captain Picard. Do
			you see me?

87   VARIOUS ANGLES (OPTICAL)

	as Wesley looks up and around, focuses his attention
	onto camera (the captain). Although showing the same
	contaminant symptoms as others, he speaks respectfully.

					WESLEY
			Yes sir?

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87   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You will now return all control
			of this vessel to the bridge where
			it belongs. Now.

					WESLEY
			I'm sorry, sir. Why don't you
			just tell me what you want done
			and I'll...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Because ship captains control
			their own vessels, young man!

					WESLEY
			But, sir, you don't do it
			yourself. You give the orders,
			someone else does it. What's
			wrong with giving me the orders
			to do it?

	Worf and Conn have exchanged looks during this although
	Conn has begun to perspire and appears uncomfortable.
	Worf sees something unusual on his console, interrupts
	Picard.

					WORF
			Captain, getting unusual readings
			now from the dwarf star... !

					PICARD
			Stand by a moment on that.
				(toward main viewer)
			Wesley... !
				(softens it)
			Wes... are you aware that you're
			acting strangely... that a kind
			of "infection" was brought back
			from the Tsiolkovsky that acts
			like intoxication?

					WESLEY
				(considers it)
			Are you saying that's why I feel
			so... so "hot," so strange?

	Picard wants to shout back "of freakin' course!" but he
	controls himself.

					PICARD
			That's a very adult bit of
			reasoning, Wes...


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87   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Are you saying I'm "drunk?" I
			feel strange but also good.

					PICARD
			Because...
				(corrects his tone of
				 voice)
			Because you've lost the capacity
			for self-judgment. Alcohol does
			that but this contaminant we've
			brought back does it even more
			so.

					WESLEY
			What would you do if you got your
			ship back?

					PICARD
			It's very important I do because
			we must immediately put a tractor
			beam on the Tsiolkovsky, then tow
			it out of...

					WESLEY
			Tractor beams are my specialty,
			Skipper! I'll contact you when
			that's done; Wesley out!

	With which the VIEWER GOES DARK, and then is replaced
	with a view of the dwarf star. It is in the midst of a
	gigantic FLARE.

					PICARD
			Wes!

	Conn gets up from his position now, weaves toward the
	turbolift.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Conn, where are you headed?

	No answer. Conn will EXIT by turbolift as:

					WORF
			Sir!
				(indicating viewscreen)
			The star; it's beginning to
			collapse.

					PICARD
			What the hell is happening in
			Engineering?

         STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - Rev. 6/26/87         42.

88   INT. ENGINEERING OFFICE - ANGLE ON WESLEY AND
	SHIMODA

	Wesley is working some controls on one of the consoles,
	singing:

					WESLEY
			Lock on, Tsiolkovsky, lock
			on... lock on, Tsiolkovsky, lock
			on...

	Behind him, Shimoda still sits on the floor, playing
	something like "jacks" with the isolinear optical chips
	from the computer, scooping up the chips in orderly
	groups -- 1, 2, 3, etc.

89   INT. ENGINEERING - ON MACDOUGAL AND RIKER

	They work together at the console opposite the entrance
	to Engineer's Office, probing deep into the guts of the
	console. A small array of tools lies between them, which
	they share.

					MACDOUGAL
			You got the logic probe?
				(he hands it to her)
			Thanks.

					RIKER
			Where's the sonic driver?

	She grunts and gestures at the spread of tools. Riker
	looks, finds it, dives into the console again. MacDougal
	works quickly, steps back.

					MACDOUGAL
			There. Let's see if this'll cut
			out his tractor beam power.

	She reaches inside the console and switches something.
	She and Riker both turn to look behind them.

90   ANGLE THROUGH WINDOW INTO ENGINEER'S OFFICE
	(OPTICAL)

	Wesley grins cheerfully. The TRACTOR BEAM is STILL AIMED
	AT THE DOOR.

91   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - ON BEVERLY

	She grimly works at a futuristic microscope, then
	becomes aware that she is wiping perspiration from her
	face.

         STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/26/87         43.

91   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Oh no! No, I must find the answer.
			Find the answer. Have to find
			the answer.

	She reaches for another slide but handles it confusedly.

92   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	as a tractor beam appears.

93   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON WORF

	still at Ops. No one at Conn. He whirls around.

					WORF
			Captain -- tractor beam! We just
			locked onto the Tsiolkovsky!

					PICARD
			Bridge to... to Wesley.
				(waits; then)
			Wesley Crusher, come in!

	One of the turbolift doors HISSES OPEN and Data ENTERS
	the Bridge. Picard whirls to him.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Data! At least you're
			functioning.. !

					DATA
			Fully, Captain, fully.

	But it obvious from the look on his face and his weaving
	movements that Data is not at all himself.

					PICARD
			Data, intoxication is a human
			condition. Your mind is
			different, it's not the same...

					DATA
			We are more alike than unlike,
			my dear captain.

94   EMPHASIZING DATA

	He is examining the backs of his hands with great
	interest.

          STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 7/1/87          44.

94   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I have pores. Humans have pores.
				(turns hands over)
			I have fingerprints. Humans have
			fingerprints. My chemical
			nutrients are like your blood.
				(looks appealingly at
				 Picard)
			If you prick me, do I not leak?

95   ANGLE TURBOLIFT

	which opens and Beverly Crusher ENTERS the Bridge.

					PICARD
			If this can possibly wait,
			Doctor...

					BEVERLY
			May I see you in your Ready Room?
			It's a private matter... well,
			actually an urgent one...

					PICARD
			I'm busy, Doctor. Impossible.

	But Beverly EXITS Bridge into Ready Room. Picard
	FOLLOWS.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Damn!

95A  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard ENTERS, finds Beverly waiting. She has a slight
	smile on her face.

					BEVERLY
			I believe I'm infected myself.

	Beverly steps toward Picard, suddenly GIGGLES. It's the
	same high pitched sound we've heard from some others.

					PICARD
			Do you know what the infection
			is? Hurry!

         STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/30/87         45.

95A  CONTINUED:

	Picard realizes that Beverly is beginning to smile at
	him a bit sexily. She tries to stop doing so. All this
	is complicated for her by the fact she has begun lately
	to find this man increasingly attractive.

					BEVERLY
			Sorry.
				(wipes off smile)
			It is definitely like alcohol
			intoxication, the same lack of
			good judgment...
				(smiling sexily again)
			For example right now, I find you,
			well, extremely...extremely...
				(stops)
			Of course we haven't time for that
			sort of thing...

					PICARD
			What sort of thing?

					BEVERLY
				(eyeing his body)
			Oh God would I love to show you.

					PICARD
			Doctor, there must be a cure!
			Some formula, similar to the old
			one...

					BEVERLY
				(holding Picard's hand)
			Dammit... dammit, dammit, my dear
			captain. You owe me something.
			You do realize that, don't you?
			I'm a woman; I haven't the comfort
			of a husband, a man...

					PICARD
			Not now, Doctor, please...

	Then he's alarmed to find himself GIGGLING, wiping
	moisture from his forehead.

96   ANGLE EMPHASIZING WORF

	On the Bridge, Ready Room door in b.g. He turns
	as Picard and Beverly EMERGE from the Ready Room.
	Beverly ENTERS the nearby Turbolift, turns and waves
	"bye-bye." Picard fights the urge to giggle, waves
	back. The doors close. Picard, very irritated at
	self, regains control. Worf presses his intercom.

					WORF
				(low)
			Bridge to Riker, urgent!

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97   INT. ENGINEERING - RIKER AND MACDOUGAL

	He looks up, his hands still deep in the console.

					RIKER
			Riker here.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Sir, regret to inform you that
			the captain appears to be
			infected. And Data, and...

					RIKER
				(all he needs)
			Thank you, Lieutenant. I'm coming.
				(to MacDougal)
			You'll have to handle this.

					MACDOUGAL
			Are you saying you'll handle that?

98   EXT. SPACE - DWARF STAR FOREGROUND (OPTICAL)

	In the midst of a great flaring surface explosion, slow
	at this distance but obviously enormously powerful.

99   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING WORF

	Reacting as he sees the results of this on his readouts,
	then whirls to the Main Viewer. Red alarm lights flash.

100  MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The star's surface clearly changed by this great flaring
	explosion.

101  ANGLE AT COMMAND POSITION

	Picard very concerned at what he is seeing; Beverly
	reacting to his concern; even the bemused Data watching
	it with some interest. Beverly turns, CROSSES toward
	the turbolift where she will EXIT. As Riker ENTERS.
	Meanwhile:

					WORF
			What we're seeing, sir, is a huge
			chunk of the star's surface blown
			off, heading for us!

         STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/30/87         47.

101  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Take us...
				(wipes perspiration)

					RIKER
			Are you alright, sir?

					PICARD
			Worf, you know what to do. Take
			us out of here.

	Worf works controls, gets nothing, leaps over to the
	Conn panel and works something and then comes back to
	Ops and does more. Still nothing.

					WORF
			Sir, the controls are still off-line!

					PICARD
			Override!

					WORF
				(tries, then)
			Same result, sir.

102  INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - EMPHASIZING SHIMODA

	Wesley watches while Shimoda attempts to put together
	a structure (like LEGOS) composed of the isolinear
	optical chips. They both ignore:

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Wes, come in please. Wesley
			Crusher, this is Riker. Come in.
			This is urgent!

103  INT. ENGINEERING - MACDOUGAL

	Red alarm lights are flashing. MacDougal twists
	something inside the open panel.

104  INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ON WESLEY AND SHIMODA
	(OPTICAL)

	The forcefield disappears. Wesley looks up, slightly
	disconcerted.

105  INT. ENGINEERING - MACDOUGAL

	MacDougal rushes for the Engineer's Office.

              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/26/87             48.

106  INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - FULL SHOT

	MacDougal surges in. Wesley and Shimoda merely look
	at her. Wesley's very sad. Game's over.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Engineering, urgent. We must have
			ship's power...

	MacDougal ignores him, pushes past them toward the
	computer consoles. The optical chips go flying as
	Shimoda dodges out of her way.

					MACDOUGAL
			Oh, no, those are control
			chips... !
				(finds a com button)
			Bridge from Engineering...

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			The star is still collapsing;
			we're directly in the path of...

107  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Both Picard and Data fighting against the contamination
	as Riker mans the main console.

					MACDOUGAL'S COM VOICE
			I can't help you, bridge!
			Someone's yanked out all the
			control chips here...

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			It was an adult who did it!

					WORF
			I estimate fourteen minutes until
			that mass gets here... !

					MACDOUGAL'S COM VOICE
			No way to replace chips in
			fourteen minutes, sir. I'd guess
			two hours, maybe three...

					WESLEY'S VOICE
			Data could assemble them back
			faster.

	Picard seems to come out of it a bit. He looks up:


              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/26/87             49.

107  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What's that?
				(hits a com control)
			What's that Wesley?

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			They're just simple isolinear
			chips, sir. To Data, anyway.
			He could shuffle them like cards.

					RIKER
				(overlap)
			Come on Data. Hurry!

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         


              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/26/87             50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

108  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	still tied by the tractor beam, motionless. Riker's
	voice reveals the strain he is under.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Ship's log, First Officer Riker.
			The star has begun disintegrating.
			Enterprise will be destroyed
			unless it can be moved out of the
			path of the star material
			hurtling...

109  EXT. SPACE - EXPLODED MASS OF MATERIAL (OPTICAL)

	It is large, irregularly shaped, moving very fast as it
	was hurled off the star's surface with more power than
	a hydrogen bomb. To gain a sense of size, it should
	BLOCK OUT A WHOLE SECTION OF THE STARFIELD as it PASSES
	CAMERA.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... toward us. Our only hope is
			for Lieutenant Commander Data in
			the time we have left, to regain
			his senses and reconnect engine
			power to the Bridge.

110  INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ON MACDOUGAL

	She is on her knees on the floor, vainly trying to sort
	out which optical chips belong where.

111  ANGLE ON RIKER AND DATA

	as they ENTER FAST. MacDougal looks up at Riker,
	helplessly indicates the chip chaos. Data smiles at
	Wesley, who grins back cheerfully. Both are still
	smashed.

					WESLEY
			Hi, Mister Data.

					DATA
			Nice to see you, Wesley. What... ?


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111  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(overlapping; urgently
				 indicating)
			Data! We need the engines on-line
			in a hurry, remember?

	Meanwhile, Riker is now beginning to perspire like
	others who have been "infected."

					WESLEY
			Oh yes, I remember too.
				(to Data)
			So, Data, if you don't mind...

					RIKER
				(fast; to Wesley)
			We've no time for courtesy!
				(fast; to Data)
			Get those damned control chips
			back in place, Data! In the
			correct order!

	Data hesitates, surprised at Riker shouting at him.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			NOW!

					WESLEY
				(to Data)
			It's like a game of 'how fast can
			you do it?'

					DATA
			Ah, a game!

	Data begins selecting chips, beginning to move more and
	more rapidly. Wesley moves to the Engineering Room
	viewer, adjusts the controls there.

					WESLEY
			I think I can switch this to the
			main viewer, sir...

112  ANOTHER ANGLE - VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as it switches to a SHOT OF THE STAR MATERIAL IN
	DISTANCE BUT RACING TOWARD THEM.

113  ANGLE EMPHASIZING RIKER

	turning from viewer to Data.


              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/30/87             52.

113  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We've got eight or nine minutes,
			at most, Data. Can you finish
			by then?

114  ANGLE EMPHASIZING DATA

	If necessary, UNDERCRANK CAMERA now to show Data's hands
	are moving very fast. He seems to be calculating Riker's
	questions, then shakes his head without looking up:

					DATA
			No. This will take slightly more
			time than we have, sir.

	Riker becomes aware that his hand is wet, realizes he is
	"infected" too.

					RIKER
			Dammit, NO! I can't afford to
			get it!

	He stands, sways, grabs for support.

115  EXT. SPACE - MASS OF MATERIAL FROM STAR (OPTICAL)

	hurtling through space -- too fast.

116  INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	She has a batch of blue liquid made up and is examining
	it. Picard ENTERS on the run.

					PICARD
			Beverly...

					BEVERLY
			Yes, Jean-Luc?

					PICARD
			You will address me as Captain!

	They too still show signs of the "intoxication." Beverly
	has begun to fill a hypo-spray with the blue liquid.

					BEVERLY
			In which case, dear Captain, you
			will address me as 'Chief Medical
			Officer' or 'Doctor.'


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116  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(befuddled; then)
			That's true; I started off calling
			you 'Beverly,' then naturally,
			you...
				(shakes head)
			I'm still not thinking straight!

	Having filled the hypo-spray, Beverly turns with it to
	go somewhere but forgets where.

					BEVERLY
			Likewise. Where the hell was I
			just headed?

					PICARD
				(indicates hypo)
			If that's something you wanted
			to test...

					BEVERLY
				(suddenly remembering)
			Yes, yes, on Geordi!

	Weaving a bit, she hurries off with Picard following in
	the same way.

117  INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - THREE SHOT

	Riker and MacDougal standing over Data, who concentrates
	on the chips. Wesley has moved to his school project
	tractor beam, eyes it proudly.

					WESLEY
			Did you see how I reversed fields
			on this, Commander? Made it into
			a repulser beam.

	Riker ignores the question, watches Data, concerned.

118  CLOSE ON DATA AND HIS HANDS

	UNDERCRANK CAMERA. His hands are flying -- almost a
	blur. More and and more of the isolinear optical chips
	are set in the command computer board.

					DATA
			If we had just a minute more,
			sir...


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119  ANGLE ON WESLEY

	He looks up toward Engineering Room viewer.

120  CLOSE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The mass of star material closer, hurtling toward them.

121  WIDER ANGLE

	Wesley reacts at the nearness now of the star material.
	Then looks at his tractor device.

					WESLEY
			If this were a hundred times more
			powerful than it is...

122  INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON GEORDI

	as Beverly administers the hypo to Geordi with Picard
	looking on.

					BEVERLY
			I made this a broader based
			remedy... I hope. But it's still
			close to the formula from the old
			Enterprise's records...

					PICARD
			Decades ago, light years away...

					BEVERLY
			But almost exactly the same
			conditions as here.

					GEORDI
			What was in that, Doctor? My
			head's beginning to clear...

	Both react to the sight of Geordi beginning to sit up
	alertly. Beverly whirls, injecting Picard... then
	herself. She presses the hypo on him.

					BEVERLY
			Take this to Engineering. I'll
			make up more hypos for the others.

123  INT. ENGINEERING OFFICE

	as before but with Riker gloomy now. Data and Wesley
	continuing work. But Wesley is struck with an idea,
	leaps to the Engineering Room control board.


              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 6/26/87             55.

123  CONTINUED:

	Eyes it, then:

					WESLEY
			Why not try it with the real
			thing?!
				(to MacDougal)
			Why not reverse fields on this,
			Ma'am? If we only need an extra
			minute...

					MACDOUGAL
			It would take weeks of laying out
			new circuits...

124  EMPHASIZING WESLEY

	studying the Engineering Room board.

					WESLEY
			But why not just see it in your
			head?
				(thinks, presses
				 switches)
			Come off the main lead, split at
			the force activator,
			then...then...
				(puzzled)
			If I could just think straight
			about this...

125  WIDER ANGLE

	as Picard bursts in, presses his hypo against MacDougal,
	then Riker, then another person, etc.

					RIKER
			We didn't make it, Captain. If
			we had just a minute or so more...

126  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE, TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	with the star material looming large as it rushes down
	upon them.

127  INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ON WESLEY

	His fingers begin to dance on the panel.


              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 7/2/87              56.

127  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Yes, then reversing power leads,
			back through the force
			activator... repulser beam hard
			against the Tsiolkovsky...

128  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE, TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	The Tsiolkovsky now begins drifting to one side,
	beginning to spin clear with the Enterprise moving away
	from it.

129  INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - WIDE ANGLE

	Riker eyes the viewer in surprise.

					RIKER
			We're pushing away!

	Data lifts his hands from the command computer board.
	The isolinear optical chips GLOW on the board.

					RIKER
				(continuing; into
				 communicator)
			Bridge, engage engines!

130  EXT. SPACE - TSIOLKOVSKY AND MASS OF MATERIAL
	(OPTICAL)

	The mass of material crashes into the Tsiolkovsky. Her
	warp and impulse engines EXPLODE SIMULTANEOUSLY on
	impact in a mighty BLAZE OF LIGHT. But Enterprise is
	accelerating out of trouble.

131  INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	Geordi at Conn now. Relief. Beverly is there still
	administering hypo injections. The red alarm lights
	have stopped.

					GEORDI
			Sir, something seemed to move us
			aside at the last minute.

					WORF
				(into his com)
			Do we owe our thanks to Commander
			Data, sir?


              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 7/2/87              57.

131  CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Yes. And... Wesley may have given
			us a few seconds, too.

					WORF
			Did he say Wesley? The boy?

	Beverly nods with a pleased look.

					BEVERLY
			He said Wesley.

132  INT. ENGINEERING OFFICE

	Picard sees Riker smiling at him. He scowls, begins
	to EXIT.

					RIKER
			It is only fair to mention Wesley
			in a log entry, sir.

					PICARD
				(stops; nods)
			Fair is fair. And let's credit
			his science teacher, too.

	Picard EXITS; Riker follows him.

133
thru	OMITTED
134

135  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PANNING

	Picard, Riker and Data ENTER from the Turbolift and
	move toward their positions. Worf at Ops and Geordi
	at Conn positions turn with pleased expressions.

					GEORDI
			Congratulations, sir.

					PICARD
			To many people.

	During which Troi and Tasha also ENTER from Turbolift
	now, move to their positions. Tasha is back to normal,
	wearing her regular duty uniform, hair and makeup as
	stringent as usual. Data sees, nods.


              STAR TREK: "The Naked Now" - REV. 7/2/87              58.

135  CONTINUED:

	Data starts to turn away but Tasha has colored, turns
	toward him.

					TASHA
			Data! I'm only going to tell
			you this just once... It never
			happened.

	Data gives her a very puzzled look, goes to position
	still puzzling over it.

136  OMITTED

137  ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD

	as he sits in his position, looks around the Bridge.

					PICARD
			I put it to all of you we may end
			up with a fine crew... if we keep
			working at it.
				(nods for emphasis;
				 then)
			So let's get to our next job,
			Number One.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir. Helm, stand by for warp
			three. Heading two-hundred
			ninety-four mark thirty-seven.

					GEORDI
			Warp three, two-hundred
			ninety-four mark thirty-seven,
			sir.

					RIKER
			Engage!

138  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE

	Accelerating into WARP SPEED.

									FADE OUT.

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                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 

                        "Code of Honor" 
                          #40271-104 

                          Written by 
                        Katharyn Powers 
                               & 
                         Michael Baron 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                    REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                       July 2, 1987

           STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Code Of Honor" 

                             CAST 

                PICARD             TRANSPORTER CHIEF
                RIKER              LUTAN
                DATA               HAGON
                TROI               YAREENA
                BEVERLY            SPECTATOR
                TASHA              TASHA
                GEORDI             GEORDI
                WESLEY             WESLEY

           STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/8/87 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Code Of Honor" 

                             SETS                               
                              
          INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS

          ENTERPRISE                 ON LIGON
            Main Bridge                Lutan's Centerplace and
            Corridor                    Banquet Area
            Cargo Deck
            Lounge
            Holodeck
            Captain's Ready Room
            Geordi's Quarters
            Transporter Room
            Turbolift

          ON LIGON
            Tasha's Quarters

            Picard's Quarters
            Corridor
            Centerplace

               STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87                

                    STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                     
                           "Code of Honor"                             
                                TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The great ship moving into orbit of planet Ligon.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41235.25.
			Our location planet Ligon II,
			source of a rare vaccine needed
			on Federation planet Styris IV.
			Starfleet has instructed me...

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Full complement of crew at stations, DATA at OPS, GEORDI
	at CONN. RIKER and TROI are flanking PICARD.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... to engage in a friendly visit
			and open treaty negotiations to
			acquire this medicinal substance.

					GEORDI
			Standard orbit, sir.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant Yar is calling from
			Cargo Bay One, sir. Standing by
			to beam Ligonian welcoming party
			aboard.

					PICARD
				(rising)
			On our way. You have the helm,
			Mister Data.

	Picard leads Riker and Troi into FORWARD Turbolift.

3    INT. TURBOLIFT

	as Picard, Riker and Troi ENTER and the door HISSES
	closed behind them.

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3    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing; toward
				 controls)
			Cargo One.
				(to Riker and Troi)
			Should be an interesting
			experience.

					RIKER
			Agreed. Not only are they closely
			humanoid but their history has
			remarkable similarities to ours.

					TROI
			But a highly structured society
			and they're exceedingly proud.

4    INT. CARGO DECK (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker and Troi ENTER. Tasha is waiting there
	with a pair of SECURITY GUARDS -- one with a tricorder.

					TASHA
			They've insisted on using their
			own transporter device, sir...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			It's their way, Lieutenant. Do
			they have our coordinates?

	Tasha indicates cleared area ahead of them on the Cargo
	Bay deck.

					TASHA
			They have, sir. Precisely. And
			they're standing by for your
			signal.

					PICARD
			This is Captain Picard of the
			Starfleet vessel Enterprise.
			Please...
				(looks to Troi; she
				 nods)
			... please do us the honor of
			visiting our vessel.

	After only a moment, a slightly different kind of
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT materializes five people. There are
	four extremely tall, elegant Black Guards who form a
	square.

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4    CONTINUED:

	They are bare-waisted with metal collars -- each with a
	centered jewel -- and each wears a hakama (starched,
	baggy trousers pulled between the legs).

	Each has at least one major scar, and each carries a
	bo (a bojutsu fighting staff). Each wears as headgear
	a red, braided rope in a circular crown. One carries
	a rolled carpet. They face forward at attention, but
	their eyes take in everything.

	The fifth person materializing is HAGON, who carries a
	dull metallic box. He bends down and kicks the carpet
	so that it unrolls towards Picard.

	Then, LUTAN beams into view. He stands a moment, tall,
	magnificent and with flashing eyes. His dress is more
	elegant, his jewel more resplendent. The Security Guard
	with the tricorder scans the party quickly, then nods to
	Tasha.

					TASHA
				(quietly to Picard)
			Nothing concealed, sir.

	Lutan steps forward. He looks about him for a moment.

					LUTAN
			I am Lutan.

	Picard moves to greet him, raising both hands in the
	customary Ligonian greeting to show one is not holding
	a weapon. Lutan nods, satisfied, and smiles. Without
	touching, he holds his hands up in a like manner.

					PICARD
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Welcome
			aboard. These are my officers.
			Second in command, Commander
			William Riker; Ship's Counselor
			Deanna Troi; my security officer,
			Lieutenant Tasha Yar.

					LUTAN
			A woman? Your Chief of Security?

					PICARD
			Yes, Lutan: that is her expertise.

	Lutan and Hagon exchange a near-amused look. Then Lutan
	turns to Picard.

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4    CONTINUED: (2)

					LUTAN
			I am honored to meet your
			officers.
				(indicates Hagon)
			And this is my Secondary, Hagon.
				(indicates)
			A sample of the vaccine.

	Hagon steps forward with the metal box, extending it
	to Picard. But Tasha steps forward to take it.

					TASHA
			My duty, Lutan.

	Almost before the words are out of Tasha's mouth, Hagon
	grabs for the box.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Sorry, I am required to inspect...

					HAGON
			Aside, little one...

	Hagon whirls toward Picard forcing Picard to step back
	to avoid contact, but Tasha reacts protecting her
	Captain, with it ending in Hagon being flipped onto his
	back. Lutan's guards step forward menacingly but are
	stopped by a gesture from Lutan. Hagon looks up from
	his prone position, more puzzled than anything else.

					HAGON
				(continuing)
			This... this is a woman?

					LUTAN
				(inspecting Tasha)
			How interesting!
				(then, to Picard)
			May we prove as surprising to you.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. CARGO DECK - FULL SHOT

	Same principals in approximately the same positions as
	last SCENE.

					TROI
				(low voice)
			If I may suggest, sir...

	She indicates for the Enterprise people to move back
	and give Lutan and his people room and also time to
	recover. In just above a whisper:

					TROI
				(continuing)
			No apology. In their view, it
			would weaken us.

6    EMPHASIZING LUTAN

	Unlike Hagon and the Guards, he's beginning to enjoy
	this as Riker picks up the container Hagon had been
	holding, examines it and extends it to Picard.

					RIKER
			Nothing concealed, Captain.
				(extends it)
			Do you care to accept it?

					HAGON
			Yes, yes, please do.

					LUTAN
				(to Tasha)
			Unless you care to examine it
			further.

7    CLOSER GROUP SHOT

	Picard seeing it is time to turn on the charm.

					PICARD
			Absolutely not. This vaccine
			sample is a gift of life and we
			are honored at receiving it.
				(indicates way into
				 vessel)
			Will you do us the honor of
			letting us entertain you now?

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7    CONTINUED:

					LUTAN
				(nodding)
			You may prepare it. We will join
			you shortly.

	With nothing else to do, the Enterprise group LEAVES the
	immediate area. They're not fools -- security people
	remain in sight. Lutan and Hagon move closer together,
	speak in low tones.

					HAGON
			I ask forgiveness....

					LUTAN
				(cuts him off)
			They are strange alien things.
			You bear no fault...

					HAGON
			But the female...

					LUTAN
			May be exactly what I've needed.

8    INT. LOUNGE - FULL SHOT

	Data, BEVERLY and Troi are seen ENTERING, Data carrying
	a magnificent bronze horse. Picard stands next to
	Lutan.

					PICARD
			Lutan, we're aware of many of your
			planet's achievements, and its
			unique similarity to an ancient
			Earth culture, which we all
			admire. On behalf of the
			Federation, therefore, I am proud
			to present to you this token of
			gratitude and friendship. From
			China's Sung Dynasty, Fourteenth
			Century.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Thirteenth Century, sir.

					PICARD
			Indeed?

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/10/87         6A.

8    CONTINUED:

					LUTAN
				(accepting and admiring
				 it)
			It is a most thoughtful gift.
			We are grateful.

	Lutan hands the horse to Hagon. Then, while watching
	Tasha with interest:

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8    CONTINUED: (2)

					LUTAN
				(continuing)
			We from Ligon have always been
			apprehensive about strangers.
			We are not as technologically
			advanced as you; yet we possess
			something you do not -- a vaccine
			which has been found to be an
			effective antidote to your deadly
			Anchilles fever. If your conduct
			toward us is worthy -- if you
			respect our customs -- and if we
			see this respect -- we will
			become friends. Then, we will
			make the vaccine available to all
			who need it.

	Everyone APPLAUDS. Lutan is proud and dignified. He
	sweeps the gathering with his eyes, which hold on Tasha.

9    CLOSE SHOT - TASHA

	She meets his gaze with confidence.

10   BACK TO FULL SHOT

	The room quiets down as Picard rises.

					PICARD
			If you require respect from us,
			I'm certain you will see it.

					LUTAN
			Surrounded by such friendship,
			I have no need of my guards.
				(to guards)
			I will return shortly. Prepare
			to transport me then.

	The Guards signal obedience, begin EXITING. Picard and
	the others are puzzled by this.

             STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87             8.

10   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			If there is something else, any
			final courtesy...

					LUTAN
			Is it possible to see one of your
			wondrous holodecks? We have heard
			how they are used to train your
			officers.

	Picard exchanges a quick, concerned look with Riker and
	Troi.

					PICARD
			And used for many other things
			too.
				(turning)
			Commander Riker, perhaps you and
			Counselor Troi can demonstrate.

					LUTAN
			Is it possible for Lieutenant Yar
			to do so Captain? Some
			demonstration of defense training?

					RIKER
			We've noticed you are intrigued
			by her having security
			responsibilities. But such things
			are not at all unusual with us.

					HAGON
			With us, it is the duty of women
			only to own the land, and the duty
			of men to protect and rule it.

					TROI
				(amused)
			Much the same has happened in
			human history too.

	Picard smiles, then turns to Tasha questioningly. She
	nods.

					TASHA
			I'd like to do it, sir.
				(to Lutan)
			As a sign of respect, perhaps.

					PICARD
				(nods agreement)
			Very well.

	Tasha beckons to Lutan and Hagon.

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10   CONTINUED: (2)

					TASHA
			This way, please.

	A couple of Enterprise Security Guards follow.

11   INT. HOLODECK - FULL SHOT - OPTICAL (SPLIT SCREEN)

	Tasha, followed by Lutan and Hagon, plus the two
	security team members, who stay in the b.g. Tasha moves
	to the wall controls. She punches in some commands,
	reaches for an aikido jacket from a peg, then walks to
	a bare area. She gives a CODED COMMAND.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Aikido. One.

	An Aikido Opponent MATERIALIZES (DISSOLVES IN) ON A MAT.
	The IMAGE remains rigid, immobile. The visitors are
	much impressed.

					TASHA
				(continuing; amicably)
			It won't move until my actions
			activate it.

12   CLOSER ON GROUP

	Lutan stepping in to examine the Aikido Opponent,
	amazed.

					LUTAN
			You can create people? Without
			a soul?

					TASHA
			It's not a real person, Lutan.
			It has no life. Everything it
			does is controlled by computer.

	She moves close to the image.

					TASHA
				(continuing; to the
				 image)
			Who am I? Do you hear me?

	The image doesn't move. But when Tasha suddenly feints,
	the image instantly blocks the blow.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            10.

12   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			But it will feel real when it hits
			you.

	She crouches and the IMAGE crouches, and they begin to
	fight. After rapid and savage exchange, she throws the
	IMAGE.

13   EMPHASIZING LUTAN

	His eyes begin to glow as he evaluates what he sees,
	watching with growing interest.

					HAGON
			A force like that cannot possibly
			come from an image, Lutan.

					LUTAN
			Then you will show me, Hagon.

	Hagon hesitates, but he has his order. He moves to the
	mat as Tasha steps aside.

14   ACTION ANGLE

	Hagon crouches, the image crouches. Hagon deftly makes
	two feints, and then a move and is promptly dumped hard.
	There's no doubt about the pain he feels.

					HAGON
				(trying to breathe)
			Oh. . . . Oh...

					LUTAN
				(to Tasha)
			Thank you, Lieutenant. How very
			enlightening.

15   CLOSER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Behind Tasha the IMAGE RISES and stands, remaining
	quiet.

					TASHA
				(into the air)
			Aikido, vanish.

	The IMAGE DISSOLVES. Tasha goes to the panel, shuts
	down the controls, takes a towel from the wall, wipes
	off, and removes her jacket.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            11.

15   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			I could create two -- even three,
			but one is really enough. As you
			fight with it, it learns, and
			before long it knows exactly how
			to defeat you.

					LUTAN
				(a smile)
			Even the extraordinary Lieutenant
			Yar?

					TASHA
				(also a smile)
			It forces us to keep improving.

	Lutan's eyes are glowing as he nods.

					LUTAN
			Your skill impresses me. I like
			you.

	Lutan shows a definite reaction to Tasha, and she
	reacts to him similarly. Picard notices both
	reactions.

16   INT. CARGO DECK - FULL SHOT (OPTICAL)

	Our Enterprise participants are all present with Lutan
	and Hagon. Good-byes are being exchanged.

					LUTAN
				(continuing)
			Farewell, my new friends of the
			noble Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Understanding has made friends
			of many different people. We've
			had a good beginning, Lutan.

					LUTAN
			May I also extend a personal
			farewell to Lieutenant Yar?

	Picard nods. Tasha moves forward. Lutan extends his
	hand to her.

					LUTAN
			In your Federation terms.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            12.

16   CONTINUED:

	Tasha takes his hand and shakes it. Lutan puts an arm
	around her as if to hug her. Releasing his first hand,
	but still holding her, he reaches up and touches the
	jewel at the center of his necklace. In an instant
	their images SHIMMER, and they are gone.

					PICARD
			Picard to bridge. Red alert!

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/7/87          13.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The KLAXON is sounding. Turbolift opens and Riker
	ENTERS bridge immediately, crossing to man the
	Security Station.

					RIKER
			Shields up; activate photon
			torpedoes!

	Picard and Troi have come out of the turbolift right
	after him, CROSSING to their own positions.

					PICARD
			What com contact have we had with
			them?

	Data makes a move at his panel, the KLAXON ceases.

					DATA
			With their orbital control
			station, sir.

					PICARD
				(reaches his position)
			Make contact there and on all
			hailing frequencies.
				(touches control panel)
			Enterprise to Lutan and Ligonian
			government. You have committed
			an unfriendly act. You will reply
			immediately.

					RIKER
			Photon torpedoes ready, Captain.

					PICARD
			Set for a display blast, a
			thousand meters short of planet
			surface. Fire!

					RIKER
			Display blast away!

18   EXT. ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	as a spread of photon torpedoes are sent downward
	toward the planet below.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            14.

18A  ANGLE DOWN TOWARD PLANET (OPTICAL)

	as the torpedo spread travels down toward the planet
	surface, then detonates in a SPECTACULAR DISPLAY.

19   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as all wait for some communication from the planet.

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			Do we know the source of their
			transporter beam?

					GEORDI
			Our own transporter people tried
			to trace it, sir, but without
			effect.

					DATA
			It reads similar to Starfleet's
			early efforts but uses the
			Heglenian shift to convert matter
			and energy in different...
				(stops; seeing Picard's
				 expression)
			... which is actually not
			important at this time.

					PICARD
				(touching panel com)
			This is Captain Picard of the
			Enterprise with a message to Lutan
			whom I have so far acknowledged
			as a friend. But you have now
			committed what our laws regard
			as an attack upon us, Lutan. And
			having visited us here, Lutan,
			you must certainly understand the
			power of our vessel. We have so
			far fired only a warning burst
			at you. We insist you reply to
			this message.

	They again wait. Finally Picard turns to Troi:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Opinion, Counselor. Will they
			injure Tasha?

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19   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I believe not, sir. In fact, they
			seem mainly curious. But in the
			case of Lutan I did feel other
			needs.

					RIKER
			What kind of needs?

					TROI
			Some sexual attraction from all
			the males. Lieutenant Yar is
			physically very attractive. But
			I felt something else in the case
			of Lutan... something more like...
			avarice or ambition.

	All puzzle at this.

					PICARD
			Other comments?

	Data turns to Picard.

					DATA
			If I may, sir... one of the things
			about them in the briefing studies
			was their respect for patience.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			Strongly emphasized. And you can
			see it in the precise, ritualistic
			way they do things. I'm worried
			about Lieutenant Yar too, sir,
			but maybe we should sit and wait
			them out.

	Picard considers this, then nods. He turns to Troi and
	Data:

					PICARD
			Analysis, the two of you.
			Everything we know about them and
			how these happenings fit into
			that.

20   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	Planet Ligon II below.

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/16/87         16.

20   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Stardate 41235.32. I am
			concerned. Over a full day of
			waiting with no response from...

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	Only Geordi on duty with a couple of upper-deck
	Technicians. During the following, BEVERLY CRUSHER will
	ENTER Bridge and CROSS toward the Captain's Ready Room.
	WE SEE WESLEY too; he waits in the Turbolift cab.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... Lutan. We are now testing
			whether they are aware of our
			sensors probing them. So far,
			we believe we have pinpointed
			Lutan's government compound.

22   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Beverly ENTERS, joins Picard waiting inside. She's
	very upset.

					BEVERLY
			The vaccine, sir...

					PICARD
				(rises)
			Yes, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			The vaccine...
				(stops; shudders)
			I'm a... physician; I've seen death.
			But not on the scale this could
			mean.

					PICARD
			Meanwhile, you were testing
			whether we can replicate the
			vaccine...

					BEVERLY
			And we can't! Their sample
			works fine when used as an
			injection, but it becomes unstable
			when we try to replicate it. You
			must get vaccine from the planet,
			Captain. As much as you can.
			Immediately!

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/16/87         17.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I'm aware of that, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			You've never had to watch a
			patient die from this disease.

					PICARD
			That's true. But I've seen my
			share of death.

					BEVERLY
			Damn!
				(weak smile; shakes her
				 head)
			Where are the calluses we doctors
			are supposed to grow over our
			feelings?

					PICARD
			Perhaps the good ones never get
			them.

	Beverly moves toward the exit, then stops and turns,
	eyes him for a long moment.

					PICARD
				(continuing; hopeful)
			Yes, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
				(hesitates; then)
			May I speak about my son Wesley?

					PICARD
				(startled)
			What?
				(recovers)
			Well, yes. Yes, of course.

					BEVERLY
			He's so interested in starship
			operations. And...
				(smiles)
			... speaking as a mother, of
			course, he seems quite
			knowledgeable.

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/16/87         17A.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Well, yes... speaking as a
			mother...

					BEVERLY
				(indicates;
				 interrupting)
			He's on the turbolift. You'll
			remember you ordered him to stay
			off the bridge.

	The whole subject upsets Picard but he feels trapped
	now. And Beverly is remarkably lovely. He finally
	motions for her to follow him toward the bridge.

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          18.

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Picard ENTERS from the Ready Room and CROSSES toward
	his position. Beverly stays half concealed in the
	Ready Room entry. In the b.g. at the turbolift, WE'LL
	SEE Wesley quickly flatten himself almost out of sight.
	But Picard keeps looking in that direction and this
	fact finally forces Wesley SOMEWHAT INTO SIGHT.

24   ANGLE ON TURBOLIFT

	Wesley finally comes more fully INTO VIEW and meets
	Picard's eyes.

					WESLEY
				(weakly)
			I haven't stepped one foot on your
			bridge, Captain...

25   WIDER ANGLE

	As the other turbolift arrives, from which Riker,
	Data, and Troi ENTER to see Picard in an apparent
	confrontation with Wesley. Riker moves in first,
	speaking rapidly.

					RIKER
			It's all right, sir, I'll see he
			leaves immediately...

	WE SEE Picard throw a fast glance toward the Ready Room
	where Beverly HAS APPEARED in the doorway.

					PICARD
			No.

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          19.

25   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(halts)
			No?

					PICARD
				(to Wesley)
			Why don't you sit at Ops? Next
			to Lieutenant La Forge.

					WESLEY
			Sir?

					GEORDI
			Sir?

					PICARD
			Is the whole ship deaf?!
				(indicates)
			Sit down over there, young man!
				(beat)
			Temporarily.

26   ANGLE ON WESLEY

	CROSSING to sit next to Geordi, eyeing the Bridge, the
	vessel's controls. Heaven!

27   BACK TO SHOT

					TROI
			Captain, we have more information
			from the briefing studies on
			Ligon...

					PICARD
			Excuse me.
				(calls)
			Doctor Crusher, some of this may
			interest you.

28   ANOTHER ANGLE

	to include Beverly STEPPING INTO VIEW, CROSSING to join
	the group at the command position. Except for Troi,
	all feel a moment of discomfort with Beverly appearing
	from the Ready Room and Wesley at the Ops position.

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          20.

28   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Proceed with your analysis.

					DATA
			It is a highly structured society
			in which people live by strict
			codes of honor. For example, what
			Lutan has done is similar to what
			certain American Indians once did,
			called "counting coup." That's
			from an obscure language called
			French --

					PICARD
			A language which for centuries
			on Earth represented civilization,
			Mister Data.

					DATA
			Indeed?

					RIKER
			I suggest you drop it, Mister
			Data.

	A puzzled Data shrugs, goes on.

					DATA
			Yes sir. Counting coup could be
			as simple as touching an enemy
			with a stick in battle, or taking
			something from him and escaping.
			It was considered extremely
			heroic.

					RIKER
			And under these circumstances
			Lutan considers himself heroic,
			risking literally everything in
			the face of our superior power.

					TROI
			And it fits Lutan's personality
			profile as well. He has an
			abnormally high need for
			achievement -- I've sensed it in
			him, very strongly.

	Picard nods.

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          21.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
				(continuing)
			We should establish clearly also,
			that Lutan is dangerous. Self
			image for him is a function of
			how much he THINKS he's achieved.
			Those who set their standards too
			high can kill to meet them.

					BEVERLY
			Why Tasha?

					TROI
			As a Starfleet security officer,
			she may have represented his
			riskiest prize.

29   ANGLE EMPHASIZING DATA

	responding to a signal panel, then:

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Transmission from the planet
			surface, sir... Main viewer on.

30   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	where an image of Lutan replaces the orbit planet SHOT.

					PICARD
			Yes, Lutan? What do you wish?

	Lutan is squinting, his screen apparently without
	Picard's image there.

					LUTAN
			You will display your image,
			please.

					PICARD
			What is required is an image of
			Lieutenant Yar, well and...

					LUTAN
				(interrupting)
			Are you making demands, Captain?

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          22.

30   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Sir...

	She motions; Picard cuts off his transmission.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			According to the Ligon Code of
			Honor, Lutan has done what he set
			out to do -- achieve recognition
			for being daring and bold.

					RIKER
			We've studied this in some depth
			now, sir. The proper thing for
			you to do now is to ask to get
			Tasha back.

					PICARD
				(astonished)
			Ask for her?

					DATA
			Politely, Captain.

					PICARD
				(touches com button)
			And now, Lutan...
				(swallows irritation)
			You have boldly taken the
			lieutenant from us and I ask that
			you... now please return her.

					LUTAN
			Then come visit us, Captain, and
			we will return her to you.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            23.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING RIKER

	as he activates his panel com. Troi watches,
	expressionless as:

					RIKER
			First Officer to Transporter
			Chief...

					TROI
				(interrupts)
			Forgive me but can you delay
			calling him?

					DATA
				(nods agreement)
			Please. We must discuss the away
			party.

					PICARD
			Am I included?

32   ANGLE ON WESLEY

	at Ops position but distracted by what is going on.

					DATA (O.S.)
			It concerns you directly, Captain.

					BEVERLY (O.S.)
			Wesley. It's time we left.

33   WIDER ANGLE - TO INCLUDE BEVERLY

	moving to the turbolift which she is indicating to
	Wesley. He stands, disappointed that it's over. Picard
	sees this.

					PICARD
			Wesley... thanks for taking a turn
			at the controls.

					WESLEY
			Yes sir.

	That has changed everything. A bouyant Wesley leaves
	the bridge with his mother.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            24.

33   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Commander....

					RIKER
			"Commander?" That's quite
			formal...

					TROI
			So is this request, sir. We
			believe it would be preferable
			if the captain led this away
			party.

					DATA
			Agreed, sir. Their customs
			concerning guests make it much
			preferable.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			And I'm very much against it.
			Lutan is clearly a liar, and
			devious. Counselor Troi has
			admitted she believes him capable
			of killing. It is my duty to keep
			the captain out of danger, sir.

					DATA
			Except that Ligonian custom makes
			it clear that a visiting leader
			becomes an honored guest.
				(indicates)
			Not us, not second in command...
			him.

					TROI
			And the custom requires Lutan to
			die rather than violate that.

	Picard says nothing, waits for Riker to absorb all this.
	Then:

					RIKER
			Yes... it does sound reasonable
			put that way.
				(to Picard)
			I warn you, Captain... if you get
			hurt, I'll put you on report!

	This gets smiles from everyone.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            25.

34   EXT. LUTAN'S CENTERPLACE ON LIGON - ESTABLISHING
(OPTICAL)

	This enclosed, sanded area, walled in black, has an
	ascetic, Zen-garden feeling with a pebbled center
	enclosing a small, off-center fountain. A single,
	simple, brilliant banner identifies this an important
	place, and whatever design elements are visible reveal
	an interest in the abstract, perhaps a Mondrian-ish
	feeling. Two sentries are posted beside a doorway.
	Picard and Troi BEAM INTO SHOT. Lutan and Hagon come
	from inside the doorway and exchange the "empty hands"
	ritual greeting with Picard.

					LUTAN
			Welcome to my Centerplace, Captain
			Picard. Consider yourselves my
			honored guests.

					YAREENA (O.S.)
			Every hospitality will be accorded
			you.

	ADJUST ANGLE to include YAREENA, who has just joined
	them. She is petite by Ligonian standards and quite
	radiant, a woman of visible nobility and keen
	intelligence. Her only flaw being her passionate,
	unreasoning love for Lutan.

					LUTAN
			This is my First One, Yareena.

					PICARD
			Lutan is a fortunate man.

	She smiles graciously, but remains a bit behind him,
	according to custom.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You've met Counselor Troi.

					LUTAN
			Yes.
				(to Picard)
			As on your vessel, you have only
			to name whatever courtesy we can
			provide.

					PICARD
			Then, sir... the courtesy of
			seeing Lieutenant Yar.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            26.

34   CONTINUED:

					LUTAN
			Lieutenant Yar will be returned
			to you tonight at a banquet I have
			arranged in your honor.

					PICARD
			I would like to see her now.

					LUTAN
				(thinks; then, to a
				 sentry)
			Bring Lieutenant Yar.
				(to Picard)
			I find it odd, Captain, that a
			man of your experience has such
			difficulty in understanding
			ordinary politeness.

					PICARD
			Such as saying "please" when
			abducting someone?

					LUTAN
			The expression "please" is used
			only when requesting the person
			back.

					PICARD
			Yours is a different world.

					LUTAN
			With clear and simple ways deeply
			rooted in our culture. If you
			are willing to ask for Lieutenant
			Yar's release tonight in front
			of all, honor will be satisfied.

					TROI
				(to Picard)
			One can see the importance of
			"honor" here.

					LUTAN
			Honor is everything.

	Picard and Troi exchange looks.

					HAGON
			There will be gifts for each of
			you, to absolve the abduction.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            27.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

	Tasha is brought to the doorway between four guards,
	with every sign she would break free at the slightest
	opportunity. One of the guards limps, a leg bandaged.
	When Tasha sees Picard she calms down.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, have you been treated
			well?

					TASHA
			Fine, Captain...
				(indicates bandaged
				 guard; smiles)
			... but they're showing some signs
			of wear.

					YAREENA
			There isn't any need to be
			concerned, Captain. She's being
			well cared for.

	Picard looks Tasha over, then turns to Lutan.

					PICARD
			My ship's company and I are
			certain of your gentle wisdom in
			that.

	Lutan hesitates, takes another look at Picard. Then:

					LUTAN
			I thought for a moment I heard
			a threat implied.
				(shrugs)
			But that would be foolishness.

					PICARD
			Something to be carefully avoided
			I agree.

					LUTAN
			The festivities for her return
			to you are in preparation. Shall
			we retire until then?

	Lutan gestures to the guards, who move to take Tasha
	OFF, without resistance. CAMERA PUSHES IN on Picard as
	he replies and considers what is ahead.

					PICARD
			Until tonight, Lutan.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            28.

35   EXT. CENTERPLACE - ESTABLISHING - NIGHT

	Under a canopy, a juggler performs. Guests sit on floor
	mats or cushions. All carry hand-held, delicately
	carved ivory-like sticks which they tap together to
	signal applause or approval. Tables are low and food is
	plentiful. ESTABLISH Lutan and Yareena sitting on a
	slightly raised dais, with Hagon next to him on floor
	level, and Lutan's Supporters close around them. The
	juggler drops something and suddenly stops. He has
	committed an act of dishonor.

36   ANGLE ON PICARD AND TROI

	Picard and Troi scan the room, hoping to see Tasha. A
	sudden SCREAM from the direction where the juggler had
	performed.

37   FULL SHOT

	Picard and Troi whirl to look in that direction but
	their line of sight is quickly blocked by gift bearers
	who APPEAR, with Ligonian silks, works of precious
	metal, and fine large gems. Picard is troubled by what
	may have happened to the juggler but is distracted by
	the gift bearers making presentations. Then the room
	falls SILENT.

					LUTAN
			We present you gifts!

38   CLOSER SHOT

	as Tasha is escorted in to approving IVORY-TAPPING
	sounds from the Ligonians who face Lutan. Tasha is
	seated next to Lutan and Yareena on an empty cushion.
	She smiles at Picard and Troi. At FULL SILENCE Lutan
	turns and fixes his gaze on Picard. The moment has
	arrived. Picard rises and faces Lutan with great
	dignity.

					PICARD
			Lutan, you have granted us
			hospitality and the safety of your
			Centerplace. The gifts you give
			us are rare and precious. We
			thank you. In accordance with
			the customs of your ancestors,
			which I honor and respect, I am
			here in peace to ask for the
			return of Lieutenant Yar.

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          29.

38   CONTINUED:

	The Guests CHIME WILDLY now, nodding in enthusiastic
	approval. Yareena is especially proud and pleased.
	CAMERA TO LUTAN, who smiles and rises, CAMERA MOVING
	SLOWLY BACK.

					LUTAN
			Well spoken. There are some among
			my equals in this gathering who
			were wary of my approaching the
			Federation. I am proud to have
			taken this first step towards a
			treaty -- and proud we have
			something of great value to offer
			you -- a priceless life-giving
			vaccine.
				(beat)
			The abduction I have done
			according to our custom, for all
			to see.
				(great applause)
			Your conduct in this matter has
			been beyond exemplary, Captain
			Picard --
				(glances at Tasha)
			-- but now that the moment has
			come, I find I cannot part with
			her.

	A ripple of astonishment flows through the crowd in the
	room. Picard takes a step forward. Tension.

					PICARD
			You speak of a code of honor...
			but what you are now saying is
			called under our customs... an
			act of war.

					LUTAN
			No, no, Captain! You do not
			understand.

					PICARD
			Correct! I am now beyond
			understanding!

					LUTAN
			This is not an act of war, but
			of love. I want Lieutenant Yar
			to become my First One.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            30.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

	There is general astonishment. Yareena is as shocked
	and outraged as Picard and Troi. Hagon is also
	disturbed. Yareena jumps to her feet.

					YAREENA
			I challenge your right of
			supercedence!

	The Guests in the room are stunned.

					HAGON
				(at Yareena)
			No woman has challenged
			supercedence for over two-hundred
			years!

					YAREENA
			The right is mine -- and I will
			have it!
				(then to Tasha, furious)
			Natasha Yar -- I challenge you!
			A struggle to the death!

	ZOOM IN and PAN to include QUICK REACTION SHOTS from
	Tasha and Troi. Then, ZOOM BACK as Picard jumps to his
	feet.

					PICARD
				(strongly)
			NO! The challenge is
			unequivocally refused!

	There is a stunned SILENCE. Lutan rises to his feet,
	eyes blazing.

					LUTAN
			Then you shall have no treaty --
			no vaccine -- and no Lieutenant
			Yar!

39   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It maintains orbit around Ligon.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Ship's log, First Officer Riker
			reporting. We have been informed
			of the challenge to Lieutenant
			Yar...

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/15/87         31.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - FEATURING SCIENCE AND TACTICAL

	Riker tours the stations checking readouts, while
	continuing his log. A FULL CREW is on station.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			... and are maintaining combat
			readiness round-the-clock. We
			are probing Lutan's compound
			deeply with our sensors now, still
			unnoticed.

41   INT. TASHA'S QUARTERS - NIGHT

	Tasha, doing exercises, straightens up as Picard and
	Troi ENTER SHOT. During the following scene Troi does
	nothing except listen intently. A Ligon Guard patrols.

					TASHA
			Captain. Deanna.

					PICARD
			Did you have any idea, Lieutenant,
			that Lutan would suddenly announce
			he wanted you for his First One?
			What do you know of this?

					TASHA
			Nothing, sir.

					TROI
				(as if to herself)
			But it was a thrill. Lutan is
			such... such a basic male image
			and having him say he wants you...

					TASHA
				(nods)
			Yes, of course it made me feel
			good...

	Then she becomes aware that Picard is watching this
	closely. She turns on Troi:

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Troi! I'm your friend and you
			tricked me!

					TROI
			Only so you'll think about it
			completely and clearly.

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          32.

41   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Tasha)
			We're all being manipulated,
			Lieutenant, and most of all
			myself.

					TROI
				(scrutinizing Picard)
			How simple all this would be
			without the Prime Directive.

					PICARD
				(nods; half-amused)
			That thought has passed thorugh
			my mind, Counselor.

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON RIKER

	at the command position, looking toward his panel
	communications. The turbolift doors open, Beverly
	HURRIES onto the bridge.

					RIKER
			What's this message from Starbase
			Fourteen?

43   WIDER ANGLE

	Beverly hurries to indicate Riker's viewer.

					BEVERLY
			It's showing infection rates,
			percentage illness increases...
				(looks up)
			The plague on Styris IV has
			flared up out of control.

	Riker takes another moment to study the information
	received.

					RIKER
			Oh, no!

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            33.

43   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(studying his own
				 viewer)
			They're estimating deaths in the
			millions, sir.

					RIKER
				(hits com control)
			Captain Picard, come in.

44   INT. TASHA'S QUARTERS - NIGHT

	The lighting in the room low, Troi trying to nap but
	with Tasha disturbing this.

					TASHA
			I know I could win. Not that I'd
			take her life, of course, but I'd
			be glad to embarrass her. The
			idea of accusing me...

	Interrupted by Picard ENTERING with guards still in
	b.g. Troi is immediately alert at the captain's
	presence.

					TROI
			The plague?

					PICARD
			If anything, worse than we heard.

					TASHA
			Which means they desperately need
			the vaccine, sir. And I know
			I can win this challenge...

					PICARD
			You do not have to prove anything
			here, Lieutenant.

					TROI
			But the vaccine is important in
			this case, sir... ?

					PICARD
			Counselor, I would consider you
			the last person to argue for
			Lieutenant Yar to accept that
			challenge.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            34.

44   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Betazoid blood is also practical,
			Captain.
				(indicates Tasha)
			The odds are very good she'd
			defeat Lutan's wife easily and
			you would win all the bargaining
			points you need.

					PICARD
			"The odds are... ?"

					TROI
			As you have pointed out yourself,
			we are all at risk every day of
			every mission.

	Picard gives her a searching look, glancing at
	Tasha.

					PICARD
			I'll want some explanations from
			Lutan.

					TROI
			But why not let him volunteer
			them, Captain? His needs for
			approval are immense. I'm sure
			if you found something you liked
			about him, he'd be anxious to
			agree with it.

					TASHA
				(laughs)
			Yes, he would indeed. He's almost
			crippled with needs, the poor
			handsome dear.

	Picard considers this, then EXITS.

45   INT. CENTERPLACE BANQUET AREA - NIGHT

	Lutan and Hagon are still in the empty Banquet Hall,
	talking and finishing a drink. Picard ENTERS.

					PICARD
			I should tell you I do admire the
			hospitality you offer here, Lutan.
			A pity you began by abducting my
			security officer.

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/10/87         35.

45   CONTINUED:

					LUTAN
			I am in the grip of forces you
			do not understand.

					PICARD
				(hesitates; nods)
			Some of it I do understand. She
			is a rather lovely female...

					LUTAN
			You surprise me, Captain. What
			do you know of needs and feelings?

					PICARD
			Nothing.
				(pretends to hesitate;
				 smiles)
			Well, almost nothing in my
			position of ship's captain.

					HAGON
				(chuckles)
			Aha, I see.

					PICARD
				(smiles now)
			But it puzzles me; if you feel that
			way about Tasha, why have you
			challenged her to a fight to the
			death?

					LUTAN
			Not I, Yareena! I am merely a
			spectator.

					PICARD
			But you are also a man of great
			importance and wealth.

					HAGON
			Great importance, perhaps...

	Lutan has tried to stop what Hagon has said, but moves
	too slowly. Picard then chuckles.

					PICARD
			Aha, I see. Then you too
			understand the proper value of
			women?

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/10/87         36.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

					LUTAN
			We understand they are highly
			pleasant things... but after all,
			unimportant, except for the land
			they own.

					PICARD
			You're a truly clever person,
			Lutan. You have nothing to lose
			either way the challenge goes.

46   CLOSER TWO SHOT

	as Lutan smiles.

					LUTAN
			A code of honor, Captain, protects
			one like a magic cloak.

					PICARD
				(a long pause; then)
			I will order Lieutenant Yar to
			fight.
				(rises)
			And may your cloak bring you all
			you deserve, Lutan.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

47   INT. ENTERPRISE - GEORDI'S QUARTERS

	Geordi is standing alone in his room, his glasses on
	a table. Without his VISOR his eyes are dead grey.
	He holds a glowing 2-inch blue cube in his hand which
	he moves up, down and across his face an inch or so away
	from the skin. He is shaving. There is a CHIME from
	his door.

					GEORDI
			Come in.

	Data ENTERS, stops short as he sees the razor Geordi
	is using.

					DATA
			Why that razor, my friend? Why
			not the one I adjusted into
			perfect efficiency?

					GEORDI
			Shaving is a human art form, Data.
			Technological perfection can shave
			too close.

					DATA
			Puzzling. How can anything be
			too efficient?

					GEORDI
			Tens of thousands of things. Maybe
			hundreds.

					DATA
				(puzzles over it; then)
			We always go back to the human
			equation.

					GEORDI
			Exactly. Have you kept working
			on it?

					DATA
			Constantly, my friend.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          38.

47   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
				(nods)
			Particularly human humor. For
			example, a man goes to a store
			to buy some kidneys. He says to
			the shopkeeper, "I'd like a pound
			of kiddillies, please." The
			shopkeeper says to him, "You mean
			kidneys, don't you?" The man
			says, "I said kiddillies, diddle
			I?"

	Long silence.

					GEORDI
			It's too old. And you didn't tell
			it very well.

					DATA
			... How do you know when
			something's funny?

					GEORDI
			It's not explainable. You just
			do.

					DATA
			Perhaps it is you, Geordi.
			Includling the kiddillies, I've
			learned six hundred sixty-two
			jokes, and you haven't...

	Data stops, realizing Geordi is laughing.

					GEORDI
				(still chuckling)
			"Includling the kiddillies!" Now
			that's funny.

					DATA
			It was not meant as a joke!
			The tongue slipped!

	Geordi CHUCKLES even more at this. He puts away his
	razor, begins to fit his VISOR in place.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker to Commander Data,
			Lieutenant La Forge. Report to
			the Transporter Room for away
			party duty.

	Both men move out quickly.

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/15/87         39.

48   INT. WEAPONS ROOM ON LIGON - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Troi are examining weapons exhibited in the
	room. Unusual looking pikes, daggers, spiked gloves,
	unusual looking blast guns, nets, scythes, all bizarre
	and unfamiliar types.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			First officer to captain. Ready
			with the away personnel.

					PICARD
				(touches insignia)
			Lock in on this location.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			Transporter locked in, sir.

					PICARD
			Energize!

	A short delay, then Data and Geordi BEAM IN. Data
	carries a large tricorder.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You've both seen the message about
			the plague?

					GEORDI
				(nods)
			And how badly the vaccine is
			needed. Yes sir.

					PICARD
			We need to know as much as
			possible about Ligonian arms and
			armaments. Data, especially
			important will be an analysis of
			their combat capabilities.
			Geordi, concentrate on their
			cutting edges where applicable,
			durability, composition,
			weaknesses of material.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

					DATA
			From any particular point of view,
			sir?

					TROI
			From the perspective of Lieutenant
			Yar's using them in combat with
			Lutan's wife.

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            40.

48   CONTINUED:

	Geordi is stunned; Data is curious.

					GEORDI
			Are you...
				(begins again)
			You, you're serious, I can see
			that.

					DATA
			Most interesting.
				(to Geordi)
			Could this be human joke number
			six hundred sixty-three?

					GEORDI
			Negative, Data! It's a captain's
			order!

					DATA
			Which makes it important to
			know...
				(indicates)
			... which of these weapons are to
			be used.

					PICARD
			That fact isn't known until the
			combat begins.

	Data and Geordi turn to the weapons to begin examining
	them. Picard turns toward the exit with Troi, then
	stops and turns back to Data.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You're right, Data. It does sound
			like a joke. With the power of
			the Enterprise, we could overwhelm
			this place easily. Take what we
			want.

					DATA
			I may not understand human humor,
			sir, but I am a Starfleet Academy
			graduate.

					PICARD
			Which means, of course...

					DATA
			... understanding the Prime
			Directive, sir.

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/15/87         41.

48   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Which is, unfortunately, what this
			is about. By our standards, the
			customs here and code of honor
			are the same kind of pompous,
			strutting charades that endangered
			our own species a few centuries
			ago. We evolved out of it because
			no one else imposed their own...
				(stops; shakes head
				 ruefully)
			Sorry, that became a speech.

					TROI
			You're the captain, sir. You're
			entitled...

					PICARD
				(smiles)
			I am not entitled to bore you with
			what you already know. Carry on!

	The others have returned his smile as he and Troi EXIT.

49   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Ligon.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Ship's log, Commander William
			Riker reporting. Stardate
			41235.4.

50   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker walks past the rear readouts, taking a moment to
	study them.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Continuing our appraisal of
			Ligonian technology. The Captain
			has made it clear...


         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/15/87         42.

50   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... he wants Lieutenant Yar beamed
			immediately to safety if her life
			should become endangered... and
			I fervently hope the rules of that
			contest make it possible.

					RIKER
			Riker to Transporter Room. Do you
			have our people on the sensors yet?

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF (V.O.)
			Their general area, sir. Visual on
			screen now.

	Riker presses a button on a nearby console and looks.

51   OMITTED

52   CLOSE ON COMPUTER SCREEN (INSERT) (OPTICAL)

	The screen lists every name in the away party.
	Alongside each name triangulation coordinates APPEAR.
	They change as those who move change location.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			As you see, we're still doing some
			fine tuning.

53   INT. TASHA'S QUARTERS - NIGHT

	Tasha is alone as Yareena ENTERS.

					YAREENA
			I agreed to this meeting, but I
			see no point to it. You have
			accepted the challenge; there is
			nothing further to say.

					TASHA
			I think you should know that there
			is no physical training anywhere
			that matches Starfleet, especially
			its security people.

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/7/87          43.

53   CONTINUED:

					YAREENA
			And you should know that even
			though these contests are rare,
			we have a tradition of making
			ourselves capable of them.

					TASHA
			Yareena, my acceptance had nothing
			to do with Lutan.

					YAREENA
			It has everything to do with
			Lutan. Lutan wants you to be his
			First One.

					TASHA
			Impossible, Yareena. I am a career
			Starfleet officer...

					YAREENA
			How could you not love him? Every
			woman loves him!

					TASHA
			Yareena, I fight for the
			vaccine... That's the truth.

					YAREENA
			The truth is I will kill you if
			I can. And believe me, I can.
			There is nothing else to say.

					TASHA
			In my world it's a greater honor
			to refuse to ...

					YAREENA
				(interrupting)
			You are on our world!

	Yareena whirls, EXITS.

54   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - NIGHT

	The room is similar to Tasha's, but less elegant and
	much smaller. Picard paces.

					TROI
			Captain, I'm your counselor. You
			brought me with you to Ligon to
			be of help.

         STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/10/87         44.

54   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Then help me, please. What is
			a way out of this?

					TROI
			With the vaccine?
				(shakes head)
			None. Not under the rules we
			believe in.

	There is a KNOCK. A Guard opens the door to admit Data
	and Geordi.

					GEORDI
			The weapons in that room are
			surprisingly durable and
			flexible... and deadly.

					DATA
			And light, as if they're made for
			women to use.

					GEORDI
			Some of them still have traces
			of blood -- and poison.

					PICARD
				(reacting)
			Poison?

					GEORDI
			Alkaloid base. Deadly.

					DATA
			But we found no indication it is
			invariably used, sir. Or ever,
			in contests like this.

					PICARD
			A theory, Data. What would be
			the best defense against weapons
			like these?

					DATA
			Undiminished attack because of
			the possibility of poison, sir.

					PICARD
			What about those lengths of metal
			in the yard outside?

            STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87            45.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Uncertain, sir. However, joined
			together they would make a
			rectangle or square enclosing one
			hundred twenty-one square meters.
			If put end-to-end vertically,
			they would make a pole forty-four
			meters high, or two of twenty-two
			meters, or...

					PICARD
			Thank you, Data.

					DATA
			You are welcome, sir.

	A KNOCK on the door. Tasha is ushered in by the guard.

					TASHA
			She won't budge. She loves him
			-- without reservation.
				(to them all)
			And she thinks I love him too.

					DATA
			Most interesting. Do you?

					TASHA
			Of course I don't, Data! As Troi
			pointed out to me, I'm attracted
			to him but that is entirely
			different.

					DATA
			How so?

	Picard is becoming amused at this.

					PICARD
			I'll agree it is puzzling, Data,
			but since it involves Tasha's very
			intimate and personal...

					TASHA
			It involves nothing I'm ashamed
			of!
				(to Data)
			In fact, you may discover that
			the very worst move of your life
			was when you threw in with flesh
			and blood humans.

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87          46.

54   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
				(nodding gravely)
			But certainly the most
			interesting.

					TASHA
			Interesting? Data, I grew up on
			a failed colony, completely
			lawless, mad, where people took
			what they wanted. This meant
			males for the reason they're
			bigger, stronger...
				(to Troi)
			And that's why I chose Starfleet
			security, I guess.

					TROI
				(nods)
			For reasons you should be very
			proud of.

					TASHA
				(to Data)
			Those were my early interests...
			strength, daring, dominant
			males... and that's why Lutan
			attracts me. To me, he's like
			a Federation Olympic Games hero.
			But do I want to become his
			so-called "First One," marry him?
			That would be nonsense!

55   ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD

	A pause, then Picard draws himself up into a pose
	resembling Data, and:

					PICARD
			Most interesting.

					DATA
				(turning, nodding)
			Ah! You feel that also!

	Smiles from all present. Picard now turns to Tasha,
	very serious.

					PICARD
			And having laid all that out,
			Lieut...
				(corrects self)
			Tasha... we come to a most serious
			question...

          STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/8/87          47.

55   CONTINUED:

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker to captain.

	Picard touches his insignia.

					PICARD
			Go ahead. We're alone.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We're fine tuned enough to see
			your hosts gathering in the open
			area outside with a number of them
			now headed for your location.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Number One.
				(turning to Tasha)
			I was about to ask if considering
			that background, your apprehension
			by Lutan, all of that... do you
			still feel ready to undergo this
			challenge? Do you judge your
			condition good?

	From the door a LOUD KNOCK.

					TASHA
			I judge it excellent, sir.

	Another KNOCK, insistent. Picard nods to Geordi who
	opens the door. It REVEALS Hagon with TWO GUARDS who
	carry two lacquered boxes each. The four boxes (the
	SIZE OF HAT-BOXES) are labeled one through four by
	ornate dot patterns. The boxes are placed on a low table.

					HAGON
			Your weapons, Lieutenant Yar.
			You may pick your size.

	They EXIT. Tasha goes slowly to the boxes, and opens
	first one and then the others. She picks one glavin up
	and holds it for the others to see. They look at it
	with awe. It is a gauntlet-length oversized glove, the
	bulbous and almost basketball size. On the inside of
	the wrist a down-curved claw projects. Out of the glove
	itself stick a profusion of slender eight-inch long
	needles, as if from a porcupine. A thin transparent
	shield covers them. Tasha removes the cover.

56   CLOSE SHOT - THE GLAVIN IN TASHA'S HANDS

	revealing the above details, but without any poison
	demarcation.

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87              48.

56   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (V.O.)
			Don't touch the spines! They're
			poisoned.

57   OMITTED

58   BACK TO SHOT

	Tasha looks at the glavin carefully, hefts it, touches
	it, estimating it. Geordi comes over and looks at it
	with her.

					GEORDI
			If you're not careful you could
			kill yourself.

					TASHA
				(looks at spines; shakes
				 head)
			These I understand.

	From outside, they HEAR a metallic CLANGING. They stop,
	and go to the window.

59   THEIR POV OUTSIDE - NIGHT

	Outside, in the CENTERPLACE, the sharpened lengths of
	steel have been vertically attached within a multi-level
	rectangle. A number of these poles have horizontal
	segments connecting them. Yareena, wearing workout
	clothing, is maneuvering quickly from level to level,
	carefully avoiding the sharpened spikes. She wears the
	glavin on her left hand only, and uses the claw to give
	her leverage while swinging over and under the
	horizontal bars. It's obvious, as she climbs and jabs
	and slashes out, that she's very good at this. She
	never makes a mistake; the projecting needles never
	touch a pole, and she never makes a misstep. Below her,
	eight metallic objects outline the boundary of the
	arena. Between each of these, perhaps twenty inches off
	the ground, a brilliant green LIGHT BEAM defines the
	outer limit of the rectangle. As a workman puts the
	finishing touches on this apparatus, four additional
	green LIGHT BEAMS suddenly appear, emanating straight
	upward, from the four corners of the centermost section.
	To check them, he interrupts one of the beams with a
	stick of wood. It SIZZLES and begins to BURN.

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87             48A.

60   BACK TO SHOT

	They look at one another.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/7/87              49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

61   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The starship steady in her orbit.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First Officer's log, supplemental.
			Captain Picard, faced with a
			critical need for a vaccine
			produced on this planet...

62   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ESTABLISHING, THEN PANNING RIKER

	during which, he leaves his command position, CROSSES
	toward the turbolift. A crewman is at Conn, rear
	stations are manned.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... has permitted Lieutenant
			Natasha Yar to engage in a fight
			to the death. I have yet to
			understand his reasoning or his
			plan.

	Reaching the turbolift, Riker discovers Wesley standing
	half out of sight inside -- off the bridge. He stops;
	they eye each other. Then, gesturing:

					RIKER
			Care to lend a hand?

					WESLEY
			Yes sir!

	He bounds onto the Bridge as Riker EXITS by Turbolift.

63   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	as Data BEAMS IN. When fully arrived he turns to the
	Transporter Chief who is monitoring his viewer...

					DATA
			Was I seen leaving?

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/10/87             50.

63   CONTINUED:

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
				(shakes head)
			They've got eyes only for the
			program.

	Riker ENTERS, Data nods at him. Then he includes
	Transporter Chief, saying:

					DATA
			Captain Picard wanted no risk of
			our communications being
			overheard. You're to proceed now,
			as he indicated.

	Beverly Crusher ENTERS over the last of this. She
	carries a medical tricorder and a couple of instruments
	including a contact hypo. She indicates these to Riker.

					BEVERLY
			Captain's orders here, too.

					RIKER
				(to Data)
			Does the Captain understand what
			you and Geordi reported about
			those weapons? They're razor
			sharp, split-second lethal...

					DATA
				(nods)
			I am here to brief you on what he
			plans.

64   INT. CENTERPLACE - NIGHT

	The Centerplace is alive with a gathering group of
	official spectators, who are seating themselves around
	Lutan and Hagon. Picard, Troi, Geordi, followed by
	Tasha and a guard, ENTER SHOT. Tasha wears the
	glavin with its protective covering. We begin to HEAR
	A RATTLE of ivory-like sticks from the Spectators.

					TASHA
				(to Picard)
			Any last minute instructions, sir?

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/10/87             51.

64   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods; then)
			Stay alive. We'll hope to do the
			rest.

65   ANGLE TO INCLUDE YAREENA

	as she ENTERS with a Female Aide. LOUDER LIGONIAN
	RATTLING. A Guard motions Yareena and Tasha into the
	combat area. A worker prepares to activate the
	light-beam boundary. When it's quiet, Hagon rises
	and addresses the gathering.

					HAGON
			I speak for Lutan. The rules are
			known; let combat continue until
			there is a victor. It will not
			be interrupted.
				(looks at combatants)
			Proceed.

	Again a RATTLING OF STICKS as Tasha and Yareena ENTER
	the structure at opposite sides. The worker ACTIVATES
	the LIGHT-BEAM boundary. Then SILENCE from the
	Spectators as Tasha and Yareena immediately begin
	working their way through the structure.

66   CLOSER ON THE COMBAT - NIGHT - (INTERCUT WITH
SPECTATOR REACTION)

	Tasha goes quickly for the center to defend from there,
	not sure exactly what to expect. Yareena, very sure of
	herself, climbs with agility. The glavin never gets too
	near her body. The glavins CLANG as each of the women
	climbs.

67   CLOSE ON YAREENA

	Her eyes bright, her expression cold. She appears to
	always figure at least one move ahead.

68   CLOSE ON TASHA

	learning as she goes. She makes her moves without
	flare, steadily and carefully feeling her way. At the
	moment, it looks as if she's no match for Yareena.

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87              52.

69   ON THEM BOTH - COMBAT SQUARE ONLY

	Yareena suddenly speeds up, agily climbing higher than
	Tasha. Gracefully, she also circles to get behind her.
	Tasha turns barely quickly enough to defend herself.
	Stopping, darting away, and coming from unexpected
	angles, Yareena forces Tasha to change position. Tasha
	at first clambers horizontally, then, aware of what's
	happening, climbs higher to get away from her, but can't
	do it without turning her back.

	Yareena jabs out at her, managing to drive and corner
	her on the highest level of the arena. Again she jabs
	with her glavin, just missing. There's a GASP from the
	audience. Yareena inches closer, leaning out and
	continuing to jab.

70   ANGLE ON LUTAN

	Not at all as unconcerned as he indicates to Picard.

71   CLOSE ON TASHA

	Tasha folds her arms and dives beneath the horizontal
	pole, landing on her feet -- but loses her balance, and
	falls within the innermost section.

72   BACK TO SHOT

	Instantly, Yareena climbs toward her for the kill. As
	she raises her glavin to strike the final blow, her arm
	extends too far back, causing a metallic section of the
	glavin to brush against one of the brightly glowing
	vertical LIGHT BEAMS. This results in a shower of
	SPARKS and a reactive force so strong that it throws
	Yareena's arm forward with such speed that the glavin
	is hurled out of the arena and into the first row of
	spectators.

73   ANGLE ON LUTAN

	Lutan rises, shouting.

					LUTAN
			Combatants, hold your positions!
				(he turns to a guard)
			Return the weapon!

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/9/87              53.

73   CONTINUED:

	Yareena and Tasha remain stationary as a smiling
	spectator, into whose lap the glavin has fallen,
	gingerly hands it to the guard. His smile quickly turns
	to a grimace of horror as he notices a thin line of
	blood on his thigh. His face contorts as the poison
	instantly takes effect. As the glavin is carefully
	returned to Yareena, WE SEE two sentries removing the
	spectator's body.

74   CLOSE ON THEM BOTH

	With Yareena re-armed, Tasha aggressively advances
	toward her.

75   ANGLE ON HAGON

	Very concerned now.

					HAGON
			Yareena! Careful!

76   ANGLE ON ARENA

	Tasha moves rapidly to the outside, drawing Yareena up
	to follow her, then simulates losing her balance and
	fake-falls, flailing, toward the ground. She appears to
	be caught on the lower rungs without being able to free
	herself. Yareena drops deftly to her feet alongside
	her, stands over her and is about to shove the deadly
	spines of the glavin into her when Tasha kicks out with
	her foot, catching Yareena's leg. Yareena stumbles.
	Tasha gets to her feet and hurls herself at Yareena,
	getting on top of her. Her claw grazes Yareena's
	shoulder, ripping her garment and causing blood to flow.

                 STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87                54.

77   ANGLE EMPHASIZING YAREENA

	staring in horror at the thin TRAIL of blood. She
	starts slowly to rise up. The spectators gasp, waiting
	for Yareena to die.

78   ANGLE EMPHASIZING TASHA (OPTICAL)

	as she suddenly throws herself bodily across Yareena
	and both of them begin to SHIMMER -- and then are BEAMED
	AWAY.

79   FULL SHOT

	The crowd rises to its feet in surprise, then anger and
	SHOUTING. They begin to throw their ivory-like sticks
	toward the arena, then at our Away Party which quickly
	moves to one side, standing close.

80   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Security -- and Beverly, Data, and Riker -- are waiting
	as the supine bodies of Tasha and Yareena appear on the
	transporter pads.

					RIKER
			Move!

	Tasha rises as security people grab Yareena and very
	carefully remove her glavin. She appears to be almost
	dead -- perhaps completely so. Tasha removes her own.
	Beverly moves forward to administer a hypo to Yareena.

					TASHA
			We're too late; she's growing
			cold.

					BEVERLY
			Sorry that clashes with my
			instructions...

	The hypo administered, Beverly begins monitoring Yareena
	on the medical tricorder.

81   CLOSE ON YAREENA

	Not a pretty angle since she indeed looks dead.

82   CLOSE ON TASHA

	Horror stricken at what she has done.

                 STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87                55.

82   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			On no, no...

83   INT. CENTERPLACE - EMPHASIZING PICARD AND LUTAN

	with Troi, Geordi and Hagon looking on. Still angry
	spectators in b.g.

					PICARD
			Exactly what do you find unfair,
			Lutan? They fought to the death;
			you saw the final blow; you know
			the effects of your poison...

					LUTAN
			But what of your Lieutenant Yar?
			She is to become my First One now.

					PICARD
			I certainly won't stop her -- if
			she cares to claim that honor.

	Lutan looks closely at Picard, beginning to realize that
	Tasha may not want to be his First One. Hagon moves
	in, comforting:

					HAGON
			But remember, you now have all
			Yareena's lands and wealth, Lutan.

					LUTAN
				(with a wry smile at
				 Hagon)
			At least, all has not been lost.

	Over which we have HEARD the COMMUNICATOR SOUND, and
	Picard touches his insignia.

					PICARD
			Picard here.

	This amazes Lutan and Hagon too -- it is the first
	they've known of this communication system.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Since you've fulfilled your
			agreement, Captain, can we now
			beam the vaccine aboard?

					LUTAN
			Ah, yes... of course.

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/10/87             56.

83   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No problem, Number One. Send down
			someone from medical.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			And to complete our business here,
			we are locked onto you.

					PICARD
			Five to beam up. Energize.

	This startles Lutan and Hagon. They are in the act of
	protesting as the TRANSPORTER EFFECT begins.

84   EXT. SPACE - ORBITAL ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The starship Enterprise.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First Officer's log, Stardate
			41235.6. I am returning the conn
			to Captain Picard...

85   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	Riker still at Command Center as:

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... as we begin loading the vaccine
			supply aboard. Shortly, we hope
			to signal "mission complete."

	During which Picard, Lutan, Hagon and Troi ENTER from
	a turbolift. Riker sees them, rises, and indicates in
	the proper direction. Wesley makes himself small in
	the bridge position he occupies.

					RIKER
			Welcome back, Captain, and you're
			wanted in the lounge.

					PICARD
				(to his guests)
			This way, gentlemen.

	They MOVE ON as indicated. Troi remains on the
	bridge.

86   INT. LOUNGE - ANGLE ON SIDE OF DOORS

	as they OPEN, REVEALING Picard with Lutan and
	Hagon who react in surprise at what they see inside.

                 STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87                57.

87   WIDE ANGLE - EMPHASIZING LOUNGE OCCUPANTS

	which are Tasha, Beverly... and Yareena, looking very
	alive. On the table there is the fateful glavin,
	medical tricorder and instruments. Accepting what he
	sees, Lutan reacts angrily.

					LUTAN
			She is not dead! There was no
			death combat; you have violated
			our agreement. There will be no
			treaty, no vaccine... !

					PICARD
			The challenge was carried out.
			She died, Lutan.

					LUTAN
			There was no challenge! She is
			alive.

	Beverly picks up the glavin, moves to Lutan, holding
	it very close to him.

					BEVERLY
			I am a physician and saw her die.
			If you doubt this poison, why not
			test it on yourself?

	Lutan has flinched away from it. Picard moves in.

					PICARD
			Lutan, we can provide you with
			the medical records to prove her
			death and how Doctor Crusher
			brought her back.

	Yareena is enjoying this as she makes eye contact with
	Tasha who nods approvingly.

					YAREENA
			And at the instant of death,
			Lutan, a mating agreement
			dissolves.

	Yareena moves toward Lutan.

					LUTAN
			But this is witchcraft, Yareena.
			To discard a mate in that
			manner...

					YAREENA
			... is less painful than the one
			you selected for me.

              STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - REV. 7/10/87             58.

87   CONTINUED:

	She reaches out and takes the ornate red-stone necklace
	from his neck.

					LUTAN
			No, Yareena...

	But he stands unresistingly as she turns with it, faces
	Hagon.

					YAREENA
			Even as I battled, Hagon, I heard
			you calling out for me.

	She raises the necklace. Hagon nods.

					HAGON
			Be my First One, Yareena.

	She places it around his neck.

					YAREENA
			All my land, all my goods, all
			I have... is yours to rule.

	A low SOB from Tasha, drawing startled looks from Picard.

					TASHA
			That's so beautiful.
				(to Lutan)
			And so sad for you. You've lost
			everything.

					LUTAN
			I have my honor.

	And it is true that Lutan still has his head held
	proudly high. Tasha looks at him, then to Yareena.

					TASHA
			It's such a... a waste!

					YAREENA
			Do you want him?

	Tasha is startled, looks to the Captain, then back.

					TASHA
			No, there would be...
			complications.

                 STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87                59.

87   CONTINUED: (2)

					YAREENA
				(to Lutan)
			Then I will have you as my Number
			Two.
				(indicates)
			Take your place accordingly.

	Lutan moves to stand slightly behind Hagon.

					HAGON
			As you see, Captain, you may excel
			in technology... but not in
			civilized behavior.

88   EXT. SPACE - THE U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still in orbit of Ligon II.

89   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Fully manned... in fact, too fully. Picard ENTERS,
	then senses something awry. He looks around, puzzled at
	this. Then he looks toward the Ops station where
	Wesley has been hoping to pass unnoticed.

					PICARD
			What the... !
				(starts again)
			Ah yes, Wesley.

					RIKER
				(overlap)
			Wesley!
				(quickly to Picard)
			He'd been manning that station
			for me. I forgot.

	Wesley has come up out of the seat, looking apprehensive
	as he stands somewhat at attention.

					PICARD
			Well!
				(beat)
			Thank you again for manning one
			of our bridge stations. We'll
			see you get another chance.

					WESLEY
			Yes sir!

	Again, those words are an elixir which sends Wesley
	happily on his way.

                 STAR TREK: "Code of Honor" - 7/2/87                60.

89   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What's the delay, Number One?
			Why aren't we warping out of here?

					RIKER
			Set course for Styris IV, Warp
			three.

					GEORDI
			Course laid in for Styris IV, sir.

					RIKER
			Engage!

90   EXT. SPACE - THE U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving off from Ligon II, then WARP SPEED OPTICAL.

									FADE OUT.

                         END ACT FIVE                           

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 

                            "Haven" 
                  (fka "Eye of The Beholder") 
                          #40271-105 

                          Teleplay by 
                          Tracy Torme 

                           Story by 
                          Tracy Torme 
                              and 
                           Lan O'Kun 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                       JULY 13, 1987

              STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Haven" 

                             CAST 

                PICARD             TRANSPORTER CHIEF
                RIKER              TWO BEAUTIFUL WOMEN (SILENT)
                DATA               DATA
                TROI               FACE ON GIFT-BOX
                BEVERLY            MRS. LWAXANA TROI
                TASHA              VICTORIA MILLER
                WORF               STEVEN MILLER
                GEORDI             WYATT MILLER
                                   MR. HOMN
                                   VALEDA INNIS
                                   WRENN
                                   ARIANA

              STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Haven" 

                             SETS 

             INTERIORS                EXTERIORS
          
             ENTERPRISE               U.S.S. Enterprise
               Main Bridge            Tarellian Ship
               Riker's Cabin
               Transporter Room
               Ready Room
               Corridor
                (outside Transporter Room)
               Turbolift
          
               Mrs. Troi's Quarters
               Wyatt's Quarters
               Conference Room
               Formal Dining Area
               Holodeck (Desert Landscape)
               Sickbay
          
             TARELLIAN SHIP
               Main Bridge

                STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - TEASER                  

                    STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                     
                               "HAVEN"                                 
                               TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise sweeps toward a beautiful blue-green
	planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 41294.5.
			Our destination, the Class M Beta
			Cassius planet known simply as
			Haven. It is a world...

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	PICARD sits alone in the Command Area. GEORDI is at the
	Conn, WORF mans Ops, DATA's at Science Station #1.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... so renowned for its peaceful
			beauty that some believe it to
			have mystical healing powers.

3    OMITTED

4    ANGLE ON PICARD

	He's lost in thought as he looks up at the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Such a beautiful world. Legends
			say it has been known to mend
			souls and heal broken hearts.

5    TWO SHOT - DATA AND PICARD

	As Data looks up, considers Picard's statement.

					DATA
			Legends which are totally
			unsupported by fact, Captain.

            STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - TEASER            2.

5    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Legends like that are the spice
			of the universe, Mister Data,
			because they have a way of
			sometimes coming true.

					DATA
			They have intrinsic value
			regardless of the facts, sir?

					PICARD
			Facts are not everything, Mister
			Data.

					DATA
				(startled by the
				 thought)
			Indeed, sir.

	Picard nods. Data seems to be trying to add this
	blasphemous concept to his voluminous memory.
	Meanwhile, Picard addresses the Conn.

					PICARD
			Standard orbit, Mister La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Standard orbit, sir.

6    EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise eases into orbit.

7    INT. RIKER'S CABIN (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE ON TWO BEAUTIFUL WOMEN working delicate harp
	instruments. These players radiate a warm sensuality.
	Their "harps" sound more like mandolins and pedal steel
	guitars.

8
thru	OMITTED
9

10   ANGLE ON RIKER

	leaning back, fully enjoying this, until:

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Yar to Commander Riker.
			Your presence is requested in
			Transporter Room One.


            STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - TEASER            3.

10   CONTINUED:

	Riker sighs good-naturedly and gets to his feet. The
	SONG IS SOARING in the b.g.

					RIKER
			Sorry ladies. Duty calls.

11   ON RIKER AND THE WOMEN (OPTICAL)

	For the first time, WE SEE that the Musicians are only
	two feet tall. As he EXITS, Riker hits a switch and
	the Songstresses DISAPPEAR.

12   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM ONE

	Riker ENTERS, joining TASHA, GEORDI, and a TRANSPORTER
	CHIEF.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant, you needed me?

					TASHA
			Yes sir. There's an object of some
			kind beaming in from Haven.

					RIKER
			What is it?

					TASHA
			We're not sure. I'm holding it
			in stasis until we can register
			its exact nature. It's listed
			as a gift for Counselor Troi.

					RIKER
			For Deanna? From here?

					TASHA
			That's what I wondered about.
			She's on her way now.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
				(indicating his viewer)
			Surface Station approval coming
			in now, Lieutenant.

					TASHA
			Okay, let's bring it in.

            STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - TEASER            4.

13   ANGLE ON TRANSPORTER (OPTICAL)

	The object is beamed aboard. WE SEE the surprised faces
	of those in the room as a big black chest rests on the
	transporter pad. Its design is somewhat old-fashioned
	except for A ROUND SLEEPING HUMAN FACE ON ITS SIDE.
	The chest is seamless and featureless except for the
	slumbering Face. They circle it, looking for a way of
	opening it.

					RIKER
			Odd looking. Why would one of
			our people be getting a gift from
			this world?

	Anxious to solve this mystery, Tasha moves in for a
	closer look at the Face.

14   FULL SHOT - INCLUDING FACE (OPTICAL)

	Troi ENTERS the room, surprised to see them huddled at a
	chest.

					TROI
			What's going on?

	Tasha gasps as the Face's eyes pop open. The Face
	has come alive! Two bright red eyes scan the scene,
	stopping only when they fall on Troi. All eyes turn
	to Troi, who's as surprised as anyone.

					FACE
				(deep, booming voice)
			I hold a message for Deanna Troi!

	The Face grins wildly -- it seems overjoyed with the
	news it is about to reveal.

					FACE
				(continuing)
			Lwaxana Troi and the honorable
			Miller Family will soon arrive!
			The momentous day is close at
			hand! Rejoice!

	The Face then abruptly SIGHS and goes back to sleep.

					TROI
			No, oh NO... !

            STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - TEASER            5.

14   CONTINUED:

	Everyone turns to look at Troi, who is stunned and mute.
	There is an another silence... but nothing happens until
	Troi moves slowly to the chest and kneels close to
	examine the Face. THE CHEST SUDDENLY GOES BANG. A door
	flies open and dozens of brightly-colored gems and
	trinkets spill out. The astonished onlookers get a
	closer look at the items. Troi picks up a necklace
	made of red Betazoid jewels (like the ones she wears in
	her hair).

					TROI
				(continuing)
			I don't believe this!

					RIKER
			Counselor, what's this all about?

					TROI
				(softly; slowly)
			They're bonding gifts...
				(pause)
			... what you would call...
			wedding presents.

					RIKER
			Wedding presents? What wedding?
			Who's getting married?

	Troi slowly turns to look him in the eye.

					TROI
				(in shock)
			I am.

	Riker stares at her, immobilized.
									FADE OUT:

                         END OF TEASER                          

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT ONE           6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

15   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise orbits Haven.

16   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Riker are with Troi. Riker is naturally
	perturbed; this is a woman he's loved although without
	any commitment being made. Picard is sorry to lose this
	top quality counselor and he's curious over how it
	happened -- and also curious about the effect of this
	upon these key officers.

					TROI
			I was certain it would never
			happen, Captain. The years I'd
			spend on this mission, the
			distance it has taken me away
			from home...
				(a deep breath)
			As you must have heard, genetic
			bonding is a Betazoid tradition.

					RIKER
			But your father was human, Deanna.
			The Millers are human...

					TROI
			You'd understand if you knew the
			loveliness of my world. The
			Millers and my father knew it,
			they loved Betazed so that
			they adopted the customs and
			traditions, including this one.

	A hesitation, then Picard breaks in:

					PICARD
			Will you and your husband be
			staying with the ship, Counselor?

	Her eyes go first to Riker in a way indicating her
	answer has much to do with him. Then she answers the
	captain:

					TROI
			No, sir.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT ONE           7.

16   CONTINUED:

	Picard sees this, decides it is time to leave them
	alone.

					PICARD
			Then... I'll just say
			congratulations for now, Deanna.
				(including Riker)
			If you'll excuse me.

	Riker and Troi nod and MUMBLE a kind of assent, their
	eyes very much on each other now. Picard EXITS. CAMERA
	MOVES IN ON THE TWOSOME who stand uncomfortably eyeing
	each other. Then:

					TROI
			Bill ... more than anything else
			in the world ... anything ... you
			want to be a starship captain.
			True?

					RIKER
				(beat)
			I love you, Deanna.

					TROI
			I can feel that.
				(nods; small smile)
			I know you love me... within those
			limits.
				(touches him)
			So almost more than anything else
			in the world, I want to honor my
			father's memory with this bonding.

	They look at each other. She has invited him to say
	more and he considers it.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Did you hear carefully what I
			said?

					RIKER
				(nods sadly)
			Every word.
				(beat)
			I'm sorry.

	They exchange a long, long look. Then:

					TROI
				(nods)
			Come dance at my wedding.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT ONE           8.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

	Interrupted by the SOUND OF A CHIME. Riker ignores it.

					RIKER
			I'll try.

	Then Worf ENTERS.

					WORF
			Message from planet Haven,
			Counselor. They wish to beam the
			Miller...
				(hesitates)
			... ah, wedding party aboard.

	She nods, EXITS. Then Riker EXITS too, leaving behind a
	Klingon who puzzles over the strange ways of humans.

17
thru	OMITTED
18

19   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Troi face the platform. The Transporter
	Chief stands by the controls, the platform in b.g.
	SOUND of TRANSPORTER EFFECT, then THREE FIGURES
	MATERIALIZE.

20   CLOSE ON TROI AND PICARD

	Troi's face reflects the fact that she's about to see
	her future husband for the first time in nearly three
	decades. Clearly, Picard is aware of the stress she
	feels and sympathizes.

21   WIDE ANGLE

	The Miller Family steps off the platform. STEVEN MILLER
	is a balding bear of a man in his late fifties.
	VICTORIA MILLER is small and slim, prim and proper.
	Their son WYATT is a likeable, blond young man with an
	easy smile and an open, honest face.

					PICARD
			I'm Jean-Luc Picard, captain of
			the Enterprise. Welcome aboard.

					STEVEN
			Quite some starship you have
			here, captain. Look forward to
			this visit.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT ONE           9.

21   CONTINUED:

					VICTORIA
			Oh, yes, yes.
				(looks to Troi)
			You couldn't be...

					TROI
			... I'm Deanna.

					VICTORIA
				(dabbing her eyes)
			Deanna darling! You probably
			don't even remember me.

	Steven brushes by his wife and gives Troi a hug. Then
	he holds Troi off, looking at her but speaking to his
	wife excitedly. To one side Wyatt stares at Troi.

					STEVEN
			Wyatt was absolutely right,
			Victoria. She is a beauty.

	Wyatt steps forward. He looks at her, but his smile
	lacks something. Troi senses that something as she
	looks into his eyes.

					WYATT
			I'm Wyatt.

	He reaches out to her. When their hands touch, Mrs.
	Miller begins to cry.

					VICTORIA
				(to Picard)
			Isn't this simply beautiful?
			I knew romance was still alive
			somewhere.

22   ANGLE EMPHASIZING WYATT AND TROI (OPTICAL)

	Wyatt offers Troi a large rose: Navy blue petals atop
	a twisting golden stem. Troi studies the flower in
	wonder.

	The petals are softly TURNING from blue to white.

					WYATT
			I'd like you to have this. It's
			a Chameleon Rose. It changes
			color with the mood of its owner.

					TROI
			It's wonderful. Thank you.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT ONE           10.

22   CONTINUED:

	She looks up from the rose and it seems Wyatt is
	studying her face. What's he looking for?

					STEVEN
				(to Troi)
			Deanna, did you like the chest?

					TROI
			Oh, yes. Especially the way It
			rolled its eyes at me.

					STEVEN
				(to Victoria; exuberant)
			You see, Victoria? I told you
			she'd love it!

					VICTORIA
				(to Picard and Troi)
			I was in favor of something more
			dignified.
				(looks at Steven
				 critically)
			Steven picked the ugliest face
			imaginable.

					STEVEN
			It was a fine face. Full of
			character!

					TROI
			Excuse me, but... when is my
			mother arriving?

	Mr. and Mrs. Miller go silent, giving each other knowing
	looks. Victoria frowns at the very mention of Mrs.
	Troi.

					WYATT
			Your mother's still down on the
			planet, Deanna.

					TROI
			Why?

	Wyatt takes the initiative -- prodding his parents
	toward the exit.

					WYATT
			Er -- is there a place for my
			parents to rest, Captain?

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT ONE           11.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					STEVEN
			We're not really tired, son, and
			besides I'd like to see some of
			the ship.

					VICTORIA
			Steven, you know full well
			Lwaxana Troi isn't about to beam
			aboard until we've cleared out.
			So...

	Slight pause. Picard fills in the breach.

					PICARD
			You can visit your quarters now,
			if you wish.

	Victoria nods her thanks and Picard leads the family to
	where a crewperson is waiting outside.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			See the Millers to their
			accommodations, please.
				(to Steven)
			I'll join you all later.

	As Picard turns and RE-ENTERS, the Transporter Chief
	looks up from a reading.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			A Mrs. Troi ready to beam up, sir.

	Picard throws a look toward Deanna, gets a nod, then
	nods in turn to the Transporter Chief.

					PICARD
			So be it.

	As the Transporter Chief sets the Transporter controls:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Wyatt seems a fine young man.

					TROI
				(puzzled)
			Yes, he does... But I'm not what
			he expected.

					PICARD
			I don't understand.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT ONE           12.

22   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
			Neither do I... but I'm definitely
			a surprise of some sort to him.

	THE SHIMMERING HUM OF THE TRANSPORTER EFFECT turns both
	heads toward the platform.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			I should warn you. My mother's
			a bit... eccentric.

	There's expectation as A GAUNT FIGURE IN A FLOWING
	BLACK ROBE materializes. He has faded white-grey skin
	and beady purple eyes. He moves smoothly and
	deliberately. Quite a ghostly figure this MR. HOMN.
	ANOTHER FIGURE begins to materialize. As it
	solidifies, CAMERA MOVES IN ON MRS. TROI, who looks
	like a Bohemian Queen. Her gown is striking, as is her
	jewelry. Her facial make-up, though unusual, brings out
	her high-cheekboned beauty. Behind her, a large,
	ornate luggage item has also BEAMED IN with her.

					MRS. TROI
				(looks around)
			Where is everyone?

22A  EMPHASIZING TASHA AND MOTHER

	Troi moves toward her.

					TROI
			Hello, Mother...

					MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
				(turning to Troi)
			Don't say it... think it. Use your
			mind, not your mouth.

	Troi refuses to go along, uses words, repeating:

					TROI
			Hello Mother.

					MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
			Deanna. Shame! What has this
			life done to you?

	Mr. Homn helps Mrs. Troi off the platform. Picard is
	about to introduce himself when Mrs. Troi cuts him off.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT ONE           13.

22A  CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
			Don't tell me. You're the
			captain.

					PICARD
				(smiling; nods)
			Of course. Your daughter
			explained your telepathic
			abilities.

					MRS. TROI
			That wasn't telepathy, it was
			common sense. Who else would they
			send to greet me but the Captain?
				(indicates luggage item)
			You may carry my luggage.

	This stumps Picard for an instant, but then he nods,
	STEPS ONTO the platform.

					TROI
			Mother!

22B  EMPHASIZING PICARD

	STEPPING TO the luggage item.

					PICARD
			No, no, quite all right. I'm
			indebted to your mother for
			the... the fine counselor she...

	The luggage item is much heavier than Picard realized
	and it takes so much effort to lift it that he
	GRUNTS-GROANS slightly and realizes he is trapped into
	displaying something less than a dignified figure.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           14.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

23   OMITTED

24   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE TRANPORTER ROOM

	As Deanna, Mrs. Troi, Mister Homn, and lastly Captain
	Picard MOVE OUT into the Corridor. Picard is laboring
	and Deanna looks toward him anxiously. A couple of
	crewpersons pass and double-take this strange use of
	their captain.

					TROI
			Mother, it's quite inappropriate
			to ask the captain to...

					MRS. TROI
				(to Picard)
			Yes, you do seem to be having
			difficulty. A man your age must
			work to keep himself in shape.

	Troi stops short.

					TROI
			I'm not going another step this
			way!
				(to Mother)
			A starship has its customs just
			as we do. Please set that down,
			Captain.
				(turning to Homn)
			If you're my mother's valet, then
			please valet!

					PICARD
			Well, so long as you insist...

	The Captain sets the luggage down gratefully.
	Meanwhile, Mrs. Troi turns to him apologetically.

					MRS. TROI
			I apologize for her behavior.
				(to Troi)
			Do you realize you've embarrassed
			your captain?
				(to Homn)
			Do as she says. Anything to avoid
			a quarrel on this occasion.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           15.

24   CONTINUED:

	The seemingly frail Mr. Homn bends, easily lifts the
	heavy luggage. Picard's look of astonishment at this is
	covered by Mrs. Troi taking his arm possessively and
	leading him down the corridor.

24A  PANNING SHOT

	Deanna hurries to walk with Picard and her mother. She
	indicates Homn following them with the luggage.

					TROI
			Mother -- what happened to Xelo?

					MRS. TROI
			I was forced to terminate his
			employment.
				(to Picard)
			Xelo was strongly attracted to
			me -- his thoughts became truly
			pornographic.

	They REACH a Corridor Turbolift where the doors snap
	OPEN.

25   INT. TURBOLIFT

	as they ENTER.

					PICARD
				(to turbolift)
			Passenger accommodations.

	The turbolift will go upwards for a ways, then travel
	horizontally. Meanwhile:

					MRS. TROI
				(to Captain)
			Of course the thoughts of Wyatt's
			father toward me were almost as
			vulgar...

					TROI
				(pleading)
			Mother...

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           16.

25   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
				(without pause)
			... but he really doesn't have
			Mister Homn's imagination.
			Between that and his wife's inane
			chatter, it's a wonder I made it
			here at all. How do you like the
			Millers, Captain?

					PICARD
				(startled; then)
			I'm sure I'll find them as
			pleasant as...

					MRS. TROI
			As for me, I've found it shocking
			how they've changed in the years
			since my husband and I knew them.
			Or perhaps, I've just grown beyond
			them. You realize of course that
			with Betazoids, our ability to
			read the thoughts of others does
			see us grow and learn much faster
			than the typical dull and plodding
			human who...

26   CLOSE ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI

	who whirls on her mother, interrupting her
	telepathically, angrily.

					TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
			Mother, that's enough!

	Mrs. Troi turns her head toward her daughter.

					MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
			So, you're not totally out of
			practice. Good. Very good.

	The turbolift stops, the doors snap OPEN.

27   OMITTED

28   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Mrs. Troi looks around the room with a jaundiced eye.

					PICARD
			We hope you'll be comfortable
			here.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           17.

28   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
			Yes, the room is adequate.
			Small, but adequate. You will
			of course adjust the temperature
			to a civilized level.

					PICARD
			I'll see what I can do. Now if
			you'll excuse me, I'm sure you
			two have a lot to talk about.

					MRS. TROI
			Yes Captain, you may go.

	Picard is only too happy to WALK OUT, past the strong
	Mr. Homn who begins to unpack for Mrs. Troi.

					MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
			You've been slack, little one.
			Allowed your mental powers to
			rust.

					TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
			To avoid becoming confused,
			mother. Humans constantly think
			one thing but say another.

					MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
			Yes, they do, don't they. The
			poor dears. Our style of complete
			honesty frightens them.

					TROI
				(switching to voice)
			On that subject Mother, there is
			such a thing as too much honesty
			with humans.

					MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
			Nonsense. It sets them a good
			example. If they'd only say what
			they think instead of hiding it...

					TROI
			But they're accustomed to hiding
			their thoughts...

					MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
			And I quite understand what you
			faced here. An entire shipload
			of such inconsistency could drive
			one insane.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           18.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

	Mrs. Troi, rearranging what Homn unpacks, looks at her
	daughter, begins to soften and show empathy for her.
	She now uses her VOICE.

					MRS. TROI
			Darling, I'm sorry this had to
			happen. Truly I am. But Steven
			Miller tracked me down and
			reminded me of the vows we made.

					TROI
				(with difficulty)
			Mother... I'm having some trouble
			believing in those vows as I once
			did...

					MRS. TROI
			Deanna!

					TROI
			But... but I'll honor them, of
			course. I'm a Betazoid.

	Mrs. Troi lovingly touches her daughter's face.

					MRS. TROI
			And you may find Wyatt an unusual
			person. I've sensed remarkable
			depths in him.

	Troi lifts her rose INTO VIEW and sniffs it. It's now
	turned a pale purple.

29   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Worf and Geordi are at Ops and Conn respectively, Riker
	and Picard sit in the Command area, Data at Science One.

					GEORDI
			Message coming in from Haven, Sir.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	A handsome, raven-haired woman named VALEDA INNIS fills
	the viewscreen, wearing a sheer, silky kimono-like
	garment that embodies the pleasure of the world she
	governs.

					VALEDA
			I'm Valeda Innis, First
			Electorine of Haven. Captain
			Picard?

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           19.

29   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I'm Picard.

					VALEDA
				(slight bow)
			Your presence honors us. And
			your timing is fortuitous,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			How so?

					VALEDA
			An incoming vessel has bypassed
			our stargate, violating our law.
			It has refused all attempts at
			communication.

					PICARD
			Are you saying you believe it to
			be hostile?

					VALEDA
			Failure to communicate is
			inherently hostile.
				(pause)
			We have no defensive capabilities
			here and our treaty specifies
			your obligations in that regard.

					PICARD
			Agreed. But let's hope it
			doesn't become a defense matter.

					VALEDA
			Of course, Captain. But I'm very
			happy we can count on you.

30   INT. WYATT'S QUARTERS

	Wyatt is resting on his bed -- listening to MUSIC. He
	hears A SOFT CHIME, telling him someone's at the door.
	(There are some renderings or paintings unpacked in a
	room corner.)

					WYATT
			Come in.

	Troi ENTERS. Wyatt is surprised but pleased to see her.
	There's an awkward silence -- each realizes they'll be
	spending the rest of their lives with the stranger
	standing across from them.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           20.

30   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I wanted to apologize for my
			mother's behavior. I'm certain
			she was hard to bear on the trip
			over.

					WYATT
			Your mother's honest -- I respect
			that.

					TROI
			Yes, but she never lets up.

					WYATT
				(grins)
			I'll admit, her honesty is a bit
			persistent.

					TROI
				(nods)
			I've never heard it described
			better. But it is a Betazoid
			trait.
				(smiles)
			I'll try to be only half as
			annoying.

	They smile at each other. Then:

					WYATT
			Let's see... what can I tell you
			about me? I'm a medical doctor,
			for whatever that's worth.

					TROI
			"Doctor?" Where? How?

					WYATT
			If you're picking up my thoughts,
			you'd know. Can't you do that
			at all?

	Troi concentrates on Wyatt, for a moment, then

					TROI
			Yes... This could be what mother
			felt about you. I believe we could
			read each other eventually.

					WYATT
			Can I take that as a compliment?

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           21.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
				(smiles)
			Absolutely. I've only felt this
			with... well, with someone who's
			on this ship.

					WYATT
			Oh? Do I have competition?

					TROI
			No. All he wants is to captain
			a starship.

					WYATT
			What I want is to... well, to do
			another kind of brave and noble
			thing... which you may find
			prosaic. What I want is to cure
			people.

					TROI
			Well, since I am a practicing
			psychologist, maybe we can work
			in concert. We are going to be
			together a long time.

	His smile fades. He looks Troi in the eyes.

					WYATT
			Yes. That's the point of
			marriage, I suppose.

					TROI
			I really thought you'd tell me
			you were an artist.

31   OMITTED

32   EMPHASIZING PAINTING

	Troi has indicated the renderings that lie unpacked in
	a corner of the room. Each is a portrait of a
	STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN. They have been drawn
	over several years and show development from girl to
	woman. There is a compelling intensity to the work.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			I just felt your mind very much
			on those. And they are your work,
			aren't they?

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           22.

32   CONTINUED:

					WYATT
			Yes.
				(faint smile)
			And I can see it'll be very hard
			to keep secrets from you.

	Troi begins to sense the surprising truth. She
	indicates the pictures.

					TROI
			This is why you were surprised
			when you first saw me.
				(indicating)
			This woman... you thought that
			I would be this woman.

	She looks from Wyatt to portraits and back again. Wyatt
	touches one of the renderings.

					WYATT
				(with difficulty)
			I've seen this face since I was
			a boy. When I closed my eyes at
			night, I could hear her whispering
			my name.
				(pause)
			Knowing you were Betazoid, I
			assumed it was you, projecting
			yourself into my mind.

	Wyatt struggles with his confused feelings. Troi puts
	her hand on his shoulder, sincere.

					TROI
			I'm sorry I'm not what you hoped
			for...

					WYATT
			No. Please don't mistake a
			childish fantasy for
			disappointment. You're so
			beautiful, I-- I feel honored.

	It is clear they've begun to like each other... but also
	that they both feel more or less trapped by the
	agreement their parents have made. Troi looks back at
	the drawings.

					TROI
			You have no idea who she is?

					WYATT
			No. And it really doesn't matter
			now.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           23.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

	They smile at each other WHILE CAMERA ANGLES TO
	INCLUDE, beyond them, the dream woman, her eyes warm and
	patient, silently waiting.

33   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in a flyby as it circles Haven.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's personal log. I trust
			my concern over the problems of
			ship's Counselor Troi are not
			based merely on the fact of losing
			a highly valuable crew member.
			Actually...

33A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... it seems to me that she has
			become trapped by a custom of her
			home world which the facts of the
			twenty-fourth century have made
			unwise and unworkable. I wish
			I could intervene.

					DATA (V.O.)
			On the viewer, Captain...

34   WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Riker beside Picard in Command Area. Geordi and Worf in
	the front stations with Data at Science and Tasha at
	Security in upper level. All are turning toward the
	viewscreen where a tiny bright object is moving across
	the starfield.

					DATA
			Unidentified vessel. Traveling
			sub-warp speed, bearing two-three-
			five, mark seven.

					PICARD
			Sub-warp? It's several hours
			away then?
				(to Worf)
			Let's take a look at it. Enlarge
			to maximum.

           STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT TWO           24.

34   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Increasing magnification, sir.

	ON SCREEN, a small IMAGE of a ship of strange,
	unearthly design. Its center is a shiny globe. Dozens
	of spike-like structures jut out of it, tumbling end
	over end as the vessel moves along. Though clearly
	alien, there is a pleasing aesthetic quality to the
	ship, which gives off a soft, violet glow.

35   EMPHASIZING DATA

	Intently curious and puzzled by what he's just seen, he
	turns to his console and begins calling up information
	rapidly.

36   ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA

	A deeply concerned Picard.

					PICARD
			Mister Data! Am I seeing the
			trouble I believe is there?

	Data looks up from his viewer.

					DATA
			If you mean a Tarellian vessel,
			you are, sir.

	Riker is startled by this information.

					RIKER
			I thought the Tarellians were
			finished! What are the poor
			devils doing here?

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher to the Bridge,
			urgent!
				(to Riker)
			There's no way I'll permit them
			to destroy us. And the treaty
			here forces us to protect this
			world too.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

37   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Enterprise in orbit around Haven.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. It
			has been believed the Tarellian
			race was extinct, an assumption
			contradicted now by the sight of
			one of their vessels...

38   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Beverly, Geordi, Tasha and Troi are
	seated around the table with Data at the front viewer.
	INTERCUT this with viewer as necessary.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... approaching Haven.

					RIKER
			The fact it is traveling at its
			present velocity suggests an
			answer.

					GEORDI
			A damaged vessel, sir? That could
			explain it.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			If it were unable to reach warp
			speed, it would have taken all
			these years to get here.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Continue with the briefing, Mister
			Data.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          26.

38   CONTINUED:

	Data touches a control and a six planet solar system
	chart appears on the viewer, the second of the six
	planets enlarges to show two island land masses. Then,
	as Data continues, that IMAGE will become alive with
	FLASHING TECHNICAL INFORMATION such as gravity,
	atmosphere, planet dimensions, mineral composition,
	temperature details, etc.

					DATA
			Class M world, much like your
			Earth world, very similar humanoid
			life form, which faced the
			unfortunate old story of their
			hatreds outrunning their
			intelligence.

					PICARD
			Hostilites between the two land
			masses?

					DATA
				(nods)
			Ending with one of them... it
			doesn't really matter
			which... unleashing a deadly
			biological weapon on the other.

					BEVERLY
				(glumly)
			And naturally the other also
			became infected in the end...
				(shaking head)
			It makes one question the
			intelligence of humanoid forms.

					PICARD
			Are you acquainted with the facts
			of the infection, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			They had reached Earth's
			late-twentieth century, early
			twenty-first century level. Which
			was all that's needed if you're
			a damned fool. A highly deadly,
			extra-infectious virus... which
			at that modest level of knowledge,
			is not that difficult to grow.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          27.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					TASHA
				(nods)
			We learned the rest of the story
			in security training. Some
			Tarellians made it to other worlds
			only to die along with the
			populations they infected.

					GEORDI
				(to Picard)
			It's pretty well covered in
			Academy training now, Captain.
				(to the others)
			Many of them tried to avoid other
			inhabited worlds as they
			escaped... only to be hunted down
			and destroyed anyway.

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, we had believed
			the last Tarellian vessel was
			destroyed eight years ago by the
			Alcyones.
				(to Data)
			Exactly when will they reach
			Haven?

					DATA
			Exactly thirteen hours, nine
			minutes, twenty-one...

					PICARD
				(interrupting; to all)
			Which will create a very difficult
			problem for the Enterprise at that
			time. Our treaty here requires
			us to protect Haven from alien
			threats ... and a plague ship
			certainly qualifies as that. But
			Federation policy requires us to
			assist life forms in need ... which
			qualifies the Tarellians too.
			I'll want you to help me find some
			answers by then.

	Picard pauses, the assembled bridge crew sitting
	concerned. Then:

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          28.

38   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			All of which gives ample time for
			your second assignment. Or you
			may prefer it on a volunteer
			basis.
				(beat; then smiles to
				 Troi)
			The pre-joining dinner of
			Counselor Deanna Troi will proceed
			as planned.

39   OMITTED

40   INT. FORMAL DINING AREA

	The dinner party is in progress, attended by the Bridge
	Officers, the Millers, Mrs. Troi and Mr. Homn, all of
	whom are standing, chatting, having a drink as the
	dinner table is made finally ready. The officers wear
	ceremonial dress. Mrs. Troi wears a length of vine
	which seems at this time to be merely decorative. Mr.
	Homn stands erect by himself at a small table to one
	side. There are a dozen or so tall, fluted glasses on
	the table, along with a small bell suspended from a
	unique, arched crescent. Homn watches the goings-on
	like a silent sentinel.

41   ANGLE ON PICARD

	approached by Mr. and Mrs. Miller.

					VICTORIA
			We've talked it over, Captain.
			We'd like you to perform the
			ceremony.

					PICARD
			I'd be honored, Mrs. Miller.

	Mrs. Troi has overheard.

					MRS. TROI
			Impossible. The captain is not
			practiced in the ways of Betazed
			joining.

					VICTORIA
			This will be a traditional Earth
			ceremony!

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          29.

41   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
			I'm sorry, but it proceeds out
			of a Betazed bonding.

					VICTORIA
			And I am sorry, Lwaxana, but my
			family and I are living on Earth
			now...

					MRS. TROI
			So that's why you want that
			barbaric ritual.
				(to Picard)
			Terrible, Captain, to see a woman
			go downhill like this...

					TROI
			Mother!

					VICTORIA
			Downhill?!

					MRS. TROI
			The human ritual is out of the
			question!

42   ANGLE ON DATA

	Enthralled by the latest flare-up.

43   BACK TO SHOT

					VICTORIA
			Who are you to tell us what's
			out of the question?

					MRS. TROI
				(cool, superior)
			Your ignorance is astonishing.
			I am Lwaxana Troi: Daughter of
			The Fifth House, Holder of the
			Sacred Chalice of Rixx, Heir to
			the Holy Rings of Betazed.
				(pause; insultingly)
			Who are you?

	Victoria, infuriated, turns to Steven for support.
	Before Steven can approach him, Picard steps in.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          30.

43   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Excuse me, everyone, but dinner
			is served...
				(to the mothers;
				 smiling)
			... and by Starfleet tradition,
			all disputes and disagreements
			are thereby resolved.

					VICTORIA
				(moving off)
			In who's favor?

					PICARD
			The captain's.

					MRS. TROI
			That's not what you're thinking.

					PICARD
			Captains are not required to
			think.

	Picard puts his arm out for Mrs. Troi, who lets him
	escort her to her chair, where Wyatt waits to pull it
	out for her. Riker watches Troi, trying to be pleasant
	while helping seat Mrs. Miller.

44   WIDE ANGLE

	Everyone is seated around the table. Stewards are busy
	serving food.

45   EMPASIZING VICTORIA

	still seething.

46   EMPHASIZING MRS. TROI

	Adjusting her decorative vine, throwing a look toward
	Victoria

47   ANGLE ON PICARD

					PICARD
				(raising glass)
			A toast. To the young couple and
			their families. May this union
			be a happy and productive one.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          31.

47   CONTINUED:

	Everyone drinks to this.

48   OMITTED

48A  CLOSE ON MRS. TROI

	Adjusting her decorative vine, but she seems to be
	doing it in an "affectionate" way. Now, unnoticed by
	others, she has picked up a crumb of food from the
	table, CAMERA MOVING IN CLOSER as she offers it to the
	end of the vine which seems to be "nibbling" at it.

49   ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND MR. HOMN

	She looks on in wonder as Homn, now seated, downs an
	astonishing quantity of liquid, drinking one glass after
	another, without stopping, each with a different color.

50   ANGLE ON WYATT AND PICARD

					WYATT
			Is it true, Captain -- that
			there's a Tarellian ship, headed
			for Haven?

					PICARD
			Yes, it's true.

	Wyatt is puzzled about this.

51   ANGLE ON HOMN

	still putting away a steady stream of fluids.

52   ANGLE TO INCLUDE WYATT AND OTHERS

					WYATT
			That's amazing! I've read
			everything I could about them.
			Biological virus analysis was a
			favorite subject at medical
			school.

					BEVERLY
			In which case, I'd very much like
			to meet with you, sir. I'm
			pleased to have a medical
			colleague aboard.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          32.

52   CONTINUED:

	A BELL RINGS OUT. It's a small bell, but it gives off
	a shrill RING. Mr. Homn hits it after every bite Mrs.
	Troi takes.

					WYATT
				(distracted by the bell)
			Yes, ma'am... Uh, Doctor? Would
			it be possible to prepare some
			medical supplies, geared toward
			the Tarellian's probable needs?
			We could beam it over without any
			fear of infection.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			What do you think, Doctor?

	The bell RINGS again... It's becoming highly
	distractive.

					BEVERLY
			I think it's a considerate idea.
				(to Wyatt)
			Sickbay's at your disposal,
			Doctor.

					WYATT
			Thank you.

	Homn RINGS the bell again as Mrs. Troi takes another
	bite.

					VICTORIA
				(to Homn)
			Must you do that?

					MRS. TROI
				(never looking up from
				 food)
			As you well know, it is the
			Betazed way of giving thanks for
			the food we eat.

					VICTORIA
				(amused)
			You? Giving thanks? Besides, you
			never did this before.

					MRS. TROI
			I do it now. Unlike some people,
			I am in growth.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          33.

52   CONTINUED: (2)

	As if to prove her point, she takes a big bite -- Homn
	RINGS the bell accordingly.

52A  CLOSER ON MRS. TROI

	As she "adjusts" her vine, loosening it and CAMERA MOVES
	IN TO REVEAL the "vine" now beginning to move toward
	where Victoria sits next to Mrs. Troi. CAMERA PANS IT
	inching along somewhat like a caterpillar until
	Victoria's ARM COMES INTO VIEW.

52B  TWO SHOT OF MRS. TROI AND VICTORIA

	as Mrs. Troi turns to Victoria, watching the "vine" move
	toward Victoria's arm.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			Victoria, I've forgotten whether
			you enjoy pets or not.

	Mrs. Troi has taken another bite, the bell RINGS again,
	and Victoria gives Mrs. Troi only a quick annoyed
	glance.

					VICTORIA
			Love them, of course.

52C  INSERT SHOT

	The "vine" reaching Victoria's arm, beginning to wrap
	itself around her wrist.

52D  BACK TO SHOT

	Victoria becomes slowly aware of something tightening
	on her wrist, looks down, SCREAMS. Mrs. Troi, begins
	taking her "vine" back.

					MRS. TROI
			Gently... gently!
				(retrieves vine)
			I thought you said you enjoyed
			pets.

53   EMPHASIZING RIKER

	Watches Mrs. Troi gather in her "vine," then goes back
	to eating listlessly. It's clear he's unhappy. He
	looks up to see Troi gazing at him from across the
	table. They lock eyes. They each have so much to say,
	and so little time. And this is not the place. He
	decides to stand.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          34.

54   WIDE ANGLE

	Riker turning to the Captain.

					RIKER
			Captain... If I may be excused...
				(lamely)
			... to spend some time considering
			the Tarellian situation...

					PICARD
			Of course.

					RIKER
				(rises; slight bow)
			Ladies and Gentlemen.

	He EXITS. Mrs. Troi turns to Victoria.

					MRS. TROI
				(quietly)
			Why didn't he mention you?

					DATA
			Mrs. Troi, I'm very interested
			in the Betazed ceremony you
			mentioned. Could you tell us
			more?

55   CLOSE ON TROI

	She cringes.

56   BACK TO FULL SHOT

					MRS. TROI
			I'd be delighted, Commander. It
			is an ancient ceremony, widely
			regarded as the most beautiful
			in the universe.

	She takes a tiny bite. Homn hits the bell VERY LIGHTLY.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			After the young couple remove
			their clothing --

					TASHA
			The Bride and Groom go naked?!

					MRS. TROI
			No. You misunderstand.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          35.

56   CONTINUED:

	Wyatt looks vastly relieved.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			All guests must go unclothed.
			This honors the act of love being
			celebrated...

57   ANGLE ON VICTORIA

	nearly choking on her food.

58   ANGLE ON STEVEN

	He smiles slightly -- thinking about it.

59   FULL SHOT

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing; to
				 Victoria)
			Don't worry too much, dear. Your
			body's not that bad.

	Picard is bemused; Victoria is beside herself, so angry
	and embarrassed that she can't even spit out the words.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			Besides, your husband quite likes
			the idea of seeing me unclothed.

	Victoria jerks her head toward Steven who quickly puts
	his drink down and tries to look innocent, as:

					VICTORIA
			Steven!!

					MRS. TROI
			You did know he's attracted to
			me, didn't you?

					STEVEN
			Untrue! I don't.... Not really...

					TROI
				(rising; angrily)
			Stop it, all of you --
				(to her mother)
			Especially you!

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT THREE          36.

59   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
				(turning to Picard)
			Captain, as you requested, I have
			carefully avoided disagreements
			during this. But did you wish
			me to ignore what my senses tell
			me?

	Then Mrs. Troi shrugs and takes a bite of food. Homn
	strikes the BELL -- and Troi comes to her feet, knocks
	it off the table with the back of her hand and marches
	toward the door and is OUT before anyone can say
	anything.

60   CLOSE ON HOMN

	Laughing to himself, he then happily kills another
	glassful.

61   WIDE ANGLE

	A dark cloud hangs over the gathering. After a few
	moments of petrified silence, Data breaks the ice.

					DATA
				(pleasant; to Parents)
			Could you please continue your
			bickering? I find it intriguing.

62   OMITTED

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FOUR          37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

63   INT. HOLODECK -- DESERT LANDSCAPE (DUSK) (OPTICAL)

	His back to us, Riker stands in the desert, silhouetted
	against the horizon. This is a lonely, lifeless place
	-- beautiful but barren. A place picked to match a
	mood. Troi ENTERS SHOT, coming in through the archway
	as we PULL BACK to SEE the desert again. If Riker hears
	her coming, he doesn't turn around.

					TROI
			Why did you order up a desert?

	Riker gives her a look, then stares off into the
	distance.

					RIKER
			It matches my mood. Empty.

63A  CLOSER SHOT

	Troi concentrating on him, then nods.

					TROI
			Yes. It does.

					RIKER
			I lost you once before, and now
			I've lost you again.

					TROI
			Are you certain exactly who lost
			who, Imzadi?

					RIKER
			Don't use that word now, Deanna...

					TROI
			It means 'my beloved.'

					RIKER
			It also suggests the same feeling
			will go on ... tomorrow, and
			tomorrow...

					TROI
				(nods)
			It suggests a kind of bonding ... an
			agreement...

	Riker sits silently. After a long moment of waiting:

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FOUR          38.

63A  CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(continuing)
			As I said ... I understand.

					RIKER
			Do you? Really?
				(turns; moves close)
			Imzadi... yes, you are my beloved.
			Today. But I can't lie to you
			and say I'm certain about tomorrow
			... and tomorrow ... I can't
			guarantee it will be something
			you can share.
				(moves close to a kiss)
			Because you are my Imzadi, I
			refuse to promise you a future
			I can't yet see.

					TROI
			How... would an Earth woman react
			to that, Bill?

					RIKER
			To an Earth woman, I'd lie.
				(faint smile)
			But you'd know it if I did.

					WYATT (V.O.)
			Hello you two!

63B  WIDER ANGLE

	They turn, see Wyatt MAKING HIS WAY IN from the Holodeck
	entrance. Riker gets to his feet.

					RIKER
			Next!

	Wyatt moves in and Riker CROSSES OUT OF SHOT toward the
	Holodeck entrance.

64   ON WYATT

	Head cocked, spinning around joyously -- taking in the
	wonders of the Holodeck. By the time he turns in a full
	circle, Riker is gone.

					WYATT
				(excited)
			This is incredible. I've heard
			about this, but I never
			imagined...

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FOUR          39.

64   CONTINUED:

	Troi walks down to meet him.

					WYATT
				(continuing)
			I respected what you did
			tonight...

					TROI
			I lost my temper.

					WYATT
			It worked. You shamed them into
			compromise. After you left it
			really calmed down.
				(he laughs)
			The Joining will be half-Betazed,
			half-Old Earth. The Captain'll
			do the ceremony and Mister Homn
			will be my best man.

					TROI
			And we'll take our clothes half
			off?

	Wyatt laughs at this. It's clear he very much likes
	Deanna.

					WYATT
			Some of us all. You do... I
			do... Your mother, my father.
				(smiles)
			But not my mother.

					TROI
			How did you manage that?

					WYATT
			I didn't. Your mother did.

	They laugh together. She's beginning to really like
	Wyatt too.

					WYATT
				(continuing)
			And I just caught my father,
			practicing naked in front of his
			mirror.

	He imitates his father preening, holding in his belly
	and looking at himself from every side. They LAUGH.
	Troi sits on a small hillock, closes her eyes, stretches
	and lies back. Wyatt sits beside her, looking at her
	fondly.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FOUR          40.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					WYATT
			And so... A question I should have
			asked before.
				(takes her shoulders;
				 turns her to him)
			Deanna... do you really want to
			go through with this?

					TROI
				(beat)
			Yes. I want to.

					WYATT
			I'm a very lucky man.

	He kisses her. Tentatively at first, gently. Then she
	begins to kiss back; he reacts to this and Deanna too.

65   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Tarellian ship cruising toward the orbiting
	Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Captain's log, supplemental. All
			attempts at warning off the
			Tarellian ship have failed. They
			still refuse to communicate and
			I am growing concerned.

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	All except Troi at proper stations: Riker and Picard
	in the Command Area, Geordi and Data at the Conn and
	Ops, Tasha and Worf at Tactical and Weapons station.

67   CLOSER ON REGULARS (OPTICAL)

	INTERCUT this with viewer as necessary.

					PICARD
			How can you be certain they're
			receiving us?

					DATA
			Because our sensors are showing
			a responder echo, sir, on the
			frequency they once used.

					GEORDI
			Message coming in from Haven.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FOUR          41.

67   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Viewer on.

					VALEDA
				(on screen)
			Captain, the plague ship is
			approaching transport range.

					PICARD
			We're aware of that, Electorine.

					VALEDA
			You realize they can turn this
			lovely world of ours into a
			graveyard? Please take action,
			now, before it's too late.

					RIKER
			We'll take action in a few
			moments.

					VALEDA
			Please... please destroy them now!

					PICARD
			We will not fire on them,
			Electorine.

					TASHA
			I'm certain I could disable their
			ship with a phaser burst, Captain.

					PICARD
			And then?

	He gets no answer.

68   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The Tarellian ship -- growing larger and larger.

69   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Wyatt is gathering medical supplies for the Tarellians:
	packets and jars of pills go into boxes, hypo-sprays
	are packed, etc. Along with Beverly, he spends half
	his time looking at her VIEWSCREEN where WE CAN SEE the
	Tarellian ship drawing nearer.

					WYATT
			Almost complete, Doctor.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FOUR          42.

69   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			You show a remarkable knowledge
			of viral immunology, Wyatt.

	Wyatt indicates the viewscreen.

					WYATT
			It's a striking design, don't you
			think?

	Beverly takes a look at the Tarellian ship.

					WYATT
				(continuing)
			They built it underwater. At a
			base, three miles below sea-level.

					BEVERLY
			Oh? How did you know that?

	Wyatt stops what he's doing, concerned, confused,
	puzzled at what he said. Then he forces himself to snap
	out of it, turning his attention back to the supplies.

					WYATT
			I don't know... I must have heard
			it somewhere.

70   ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	wondering about his strange statement.

71   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			They're coming within transporter
			range, sir.

					PICARD
			Can't delay any longer, then.
			Ready the tractor beam, Lieutenant
			Yar. Target ship and activate
			on my command.

	Tasha quickly touches the proper controls on her
	console.

					TASHA
			Tractor beam ready.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FOUR          43.

71   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Let's hope it buys some
			communication.

					PICARD
			Engage.

	Tasha engages.

72   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Enterprise in BACKGROUND and in the FOREGROUND the
	Tarellian ship is engulfed by the briefly appearing
	BEAM. Then the alien vessel slows.

73   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As the Bridge shudders and protests ever so slightly.

					TASHA
			Got them, sir...

73A  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	REPEAT LAST SHOT with the Tarellian ship slowing to a
	stop.

73B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Tarellian vessel on the viewer, Picard waiting. And
	waiting. Then he turns toward Worf who is at Science
	Station.

					PICARD
			Do we have them securely, Worf?
			Can they beam out to the planet?

					WORF
			Negative, sir. They can't leave
			that ship.

	Picard turns toward Geordi who checks his own
	instruments.

					GEORDI
			I know they're receiving us, sir.
			And at this distance they could
			reply with their running lights
			if necessary.

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FOUR          44.

73B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Unless they have all died. Their
			ship could have been brought in
			by automation.

					RIKER
				(indicating)
			Captain! The viewer... !

	All turn in that direction.

73C  ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER

	The Tarellian ship IMAGE IS FADING, being replaced
	slowly by INDISTINCT SHAPES WHICH ARE BECOMING A HUMAN
	FACE.

73D  ANGLE ON BRIDGE CREW

	reacting, beginning to realize that life does exist on
	the alien vessel.

73E  ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER

	The IMAGE resolving slowly in the woman we've seen in
	Wyatt's painting.

73F  ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI

	coming to her feet.

					TROI
			It's the woman in Wyatt's
			painting!

74
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75

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE          45.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

76   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TARELLIAN VESSEL (OPTICAL)

	Fairly close together now in orbit of Haven.

					PICARD'S (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 41294.7
			orbiting Haven with the Tarellian
			vessel locked in our tractor beam.
			Question: What strange
			combination...

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PRINCIPALS AND MAIN VIEWER
	(OPTICAL)

	Everyone stunned by this seemingly impossible occurance.

					PICARD'S (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... of circumstances has caused
			a woman out of someone's
			imagination to appear on the
			plague ship?

					GEORDI
			Enterprise to Tarellian vessel,
			are you receiving us?

	ON THE VIEWER, the IMAGE of the young woman whom we'll
	know as ARIANA, is gently moved aside by a distinguished
	looking older man whom we'll know as WRENN. He looks
	out from the viewer, speaks gently:

					WRENN
			My name is Wrenn... and before
			I inquire why you've trapped us
			here, is there one aboard your
			vessel named Wyatt?

					PICARD
			Your business is with me, sir.
			I am Captain Picard, commanding
			this starship.

	The Turbolift door OPENS, Wyatt and Beverly HURRY ONTO
	THE BRIDGE. He carries one of his paintings of the
	woman being seen on the viewer and exhibits it.

					WYATT
			Captain, I don't understand...

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE          46.

77   CONTINUED:

	Wrenn appears as startled by Wyatt's appearance.

					WRENN
			I can't believe this! Ariana was
			right!
				(moving to the side)
			He is there, daughter!

	Ariana's IMAGE joins Wrenn on the viewer screen.

					ARIANA
			Wyatt, you've come to us. Just
			as you promised.

	Troi rises, hurries to Wyatt who speaks low-voiced.

					WYATT
			What's happening? Except for
			dream images, I've never seen her.

					TROI
			I'm not sure but perhaps mother
			would...

					PICARD
				(interrupting; to Wrenn)
			Our first order of business,
			sir, is with the threat your
			vessel poses to the planet below.
			If you still carry the infection
			which destroyed your world...

					WRENN
			Oh, we still carry it, Captain.
			My daughter, I, all eight of us.

					PICARD
			Eight?

					WRENN
				(indicates)
			All of us that are left, Captain.

	VIEWER IMAGE WIDENS TO REVEAL Ariana and six others.

					WRENN
				(continuing)
			Most of the rest passed on during
			the years it took to reach Haven.

					PICARD
			Sir... if you've come here because
			of the legend about planet Haven
			miraculously healing the sick...

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE          47.

77   CONTINUED: (2)

					WRENN
			No, no. We've learned to face
			the truth about such things. But
			Haven is a remarkably lovely and
			pleasant place, is it not? All
			we want is a resting place until
			the last of us are gone.

	Picard clearly feels the hurt of what he is going to
	have to say. It is in his voice:

					PICARD
			I'm... sorry, but circumstances
			make it impossible for us to allow
			you to beam down to Haven.

					WRENN
			We do not ask to make contact with
			those living below. All we ask
			is to be on the edge of some sea,
			some unpopulated island or faraway
			peninsula...

					PICARD
			This is not our planet, sir. I'll
			be happy to present your needs
			to those who govern this world...

					WRENN
			Present the fact we intend to die
			here, Captain. And if we die
			while caged by your tractor beam,
			so be it.

	Wrenn touches a control on his vessel, the viewscreen
	IMAGE FADES.

77A  INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS

	She is trying on an exotic outfit we haven't seen.
	There's a CHIME from the entry and Wyatt ENTERS.

					MRS. TROI
			Isn't this combination exciting?
			But I can't wear it, of course,
			since your father would be
			devastated if I weren't naked.

					WYATT
			Mrs. Troi, may I talk to you about
			something serious?

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE          48.

77A  CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
			I am always serious, dear boy.
			Only my pleasant nature makes it
			appear otherwise.

	She continues fluttering with the jewelry decorating
	her outfit.

					WYATT
			Please, Mrs. Troi.

	She turns, eyes him for a moment, then:

					MRS. TROI
			Yes, that was puzzling. A woman
			out of another place who insists
			she knows you.

					WYATT
			And...

					MRS. TROI
				(interrupts, nodding)
			And whom you've dreamed of for
			all these years.

					WYATT
			And I hoped that with you handling
			thoughts the way you do...

					MRS. TROI
			Fascinating, Wyatt, how easily
			your thoughts come through. I
			wonder if it is because you were
			raised on Betazed?
				(smiles)
			Well, no matter, I can see you
			were wrong for my daughter anyway.

					WYATT
			Ma'am?

					MRS. TROI
			The answer to the puzzle of Ariana
			and you is too simple for most
			humans to understand.

					WYATT
			Too simple?

          STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE          49.

77A  CONTINUED: (2)

					MRS. TROI
			Of course. It's something they
			all know instinctively but go
			to great effort to reject or to
			build complicated superstitions
			about it. All life, Wyatt, all
			consciousness, wherever or
			whenever it occurs... is
			indissolvably bound together.
			Indeed, it is all part of the same
			thing.

					WYATT
				(startled; considers
				 it)
			Yes! I have wondered if something
			like that...

					MRS. TROI
				(carrying on his
				 thought)
			... weren't so. And no doubt so
			has Ariana, which helped the two
			of you to make contact.
				(touching neck
				 jewelry)
			Shall I wear the light or deep
			ruby stones? Which would be best
			for me, naked?

	But Wyatt's mind is elsewhere. He rises, heads for the
	door.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			Wyatt, don't puzzle on it so much!
			It was just a simple thought!

	But Wyatt EXITS, unhearing.

78
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79

80   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly notices Wyatt's disconcerting look.

					BEVERLY
			Wyatt, are you feeling all right?

	Wyatt nods weakly.

               STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE              50.

80   CONTINUED:

					WYATT
			The supplies are ready. I'll take
			them to the transporter room.

					BEVERLY
			I'll notify the captain they're
			ready.

	Wyatt turns to the supplies -- then as Beverly's back
	is turned, he takes a spray-hypo from a medical shelf,
	secretes it as he EXITS.

81   INT. FORMAL DINING AREA

	The room used for the dinner has been modified to
	accommodate the rehearsal. Troi is fidgeting with an
	unusual, flowing wedding dress. Mr. Homn drinks vials
	of bright green liquid.

82   ANGLE ON WYATT

	He ENTERS, dazed but determined.

83   ANGLE ON THE MILLERS

	Steven, in a bathrobe, is turned sideways, sucking in
	his stomach as he checks himself out in the mirror.

					VICTORIA
				(indicates Steven)
			Look at your father, Wyatt. He
			just can't wait to strip off his
			clothes in that barbaric ceremony.

					STEVEN
				(overhearing)
			We had to compromise. As usual,
			I'm making the sacrifice.

	Wyatt gives his parents a long look, as if trying to
	memorize the scene. Then he turns and walks towards
	Troi. Victoria hurries to undo something Mrs. Troi just
	did.

84   CLOSE ON TROI

	She is fidgeting with her special dress.

					WYATT (V.O.)
			You look beautiful.

               STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE              51.

84   CONTINUED:

	Troi looks up and smiles. PULL BACK to FULL SHOT as
	Troi immediately senses the turmoil raging within Wyatt.

					WYATT
			But you looked best of all in
			the desert on the Holodeck.
				(moves in)
			When you did this...

	He kisses her. She senses something, looks carefully
	as he takes a long look around the room. Then he's OUT
	the door. HOLD on Troi.

85   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	The Chief is alone at the console as the door slides
	open and SOMEONE ENTERS.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			You can put the supplies on the
			pad.
				(points; looks down)
			Doctor Crusher had me set the
			coordinates. All we need is the
			captain's order --

	Wyatt steps INTO SCENE. The spray-hypo HISSES as it
	touches the Transporter Chief. He slumps to the
	ground, unconscious.

86   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker leans over and speaks to Picard, who is eyeing
	the screen glumly.

					GEORDI
			Captain! Someone's transporting
			to the Tarellian ship.

					PICARD
			Override!

					GEORDI
				(after pause)
			I can't sir. It's too late.

86A  ANGLE ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The Tarellian ship.

87   OMITTED

               STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE              52.

88   INT. TARELLIAN SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Wyatt BEAMS INTO a small, curved-wall room on the
	spherical Tarellian ship, the supplies alongside him.
	He is alone. The ship is quiet, except for THE HUM of
	the engines fighting the tractor beam. He moves
	forward, looking around.

89   WYATT'S POV

	The room is minimally furnished, with an open door to
	what seems like a bridge, navigational equipment
	indicated beyond. But it's the walls that are
	mesmerizing. PORTRAITS OF WYATT, RANGING FROM BOY TO
	MAN, are everywhere. He moves about the empty room in
	astonishment, his heart pounding wildly. Suddenly he
	senses something behind him, and spins to see FIVE
	TARELLIANS standing in the doorway.

					WRENN
			Hello, Wyatt. We always thought
			you were a dream.

					WYATT
			You're not surprised. Did you
			know I'd beam over?

					WRENN
			Once we saw you were real, we
			knew. You are a doctor?

					WYATT
			Yes.
				(indicates)
			I've brought medicines and
			supplies. I'll do what I can to
			help.

	He then moves along the walls, studying the remarkable
	portraits.

					ARIANA
			And I knew you'd be this brave.

	Ariana steps INTO SCENE. Wyatt's insides churn as she
	approaches. She's astoundingly beautiful and exactly
	as he pictured her. They take each other's hands.

90   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The parents and Troi surround Picard, Riker and Data
	in the Command Area. Mrs. Miller is wildly emotional.

               STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE              53.

90   CONTINUED:

					VICTORIA
				(to Picard)
			How could you let this happen?
			My son, surrounded by those
			horrible lepers!

					PICARD
			Mrs. Miller, if I could have
			prevented this...

					VICTORIA
			Then beam him back!

					TROI
			He can never come back, Mrs.
			Miller.

	Victoria looks like she is about to faint. Then her
	attention is drawn to the Bridge Viewer.

91   ANGLE INCLUDING VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as Wyatt, Ariana, and Wrenn APPEAR on screen.

					WRENN
			You may turn off your tractor
			beam, Captain. We will not be
			going to Haven.

					VICTORIA
			Wyatt!

					WYATT
			Mother...Father... Forgive me,
			but I must... I'm going to try
			to cure these people.

					ARIANA
			And Wyatt will do it. I've
			believed that all along.

	Wyatt puts his arm around Ariana and speaks with
	difficulty.

					WYATT
			I knew I was coming to Haven to
			meet my destiny. I thought it was
			to be with you, Deanna. But it
			was Ariana who drew me here. I'm
			sorry.

               STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE              54.

91   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Wyatt, I'm happy for you. Ariana,
			I love you both.

					MRS. TROI
				(softly)
			You've done surprisingly well for
			a human, Wyatt.

					TROI
			Mother...

					WYATT
			I take that as a compliment,
			Deanna.

	Wyatt smiles; Troi smiles, proud of her mother.

92   ANGLE ON THE MILLERS

	saddened, but becoming more confident of their son's
	judgment.

93   BACK TO SHOT

					WRENN
				(to Picard)
			My respects, Captain.

					PICARD
			And mine, sir.

	The Tarellian image begins to fade from the screen.
	CAMERA MOVES IN on Troi, who stares at the screen long
	after it's gone black.

					TROI
				(whispering)
			Good-bye.

94   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Tarellian ship pulls away from Haven -- heading for
	deep space.

95   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Transporter Chief at the controls. The Millers are on
	the platform. Picard, Beverly, Riker and Troi have come
	to see them off.

               STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE              55.

95   CONTINUED:

					STEVEN
				(pleasantly)
			Keep the chest. You'll have use
			for it some day.

	Mrs. Troi ENTERS, followed by Homn carrying her
	luggage.

					MRS. TROI
			Seems such a shame to waste that
			lovely wedding dress. Perhaps I
			should stay and be Joined to a
			new mate.

					TROI
			What??

					MRS. TROI
			The captain is highly attracted
			to me, but he's a little too old.

	Picard lifts his eyebrows in surprise.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing; to Riker)
			Perhaps I should choose you.

					TROI
				(sharply)
			He has other obligations, Mother!

					MRS. TROI
			-- Very well. It's his loss.
			Mister Homn!

	She kisses Troi and abruptly turns to step onto the
	platform... Homn grabs her bag and turns to the
	officers.

					HOMN
				(deep voice)
			Thank you for the drinks.

	The officers are caught off guard by his voice. Homn
	joins Mrs. Troi on the transporter pad.

					MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V. O.
			Try and remember your heritage,
			little one.
				(spoken)
			You may energize.

               STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE              56.

96   ON MRS. TROI AND HOMN (OPTICAL)

	As the transporter ACTIVATES, she stares at Picard, as
	if something shocking has just entered her mind.

					MRS. TROI
			Captain! Even Xelo never had such
			thoughts about me.

	Before Picard reacts, Mrs. Troi and Homn have been
	BEAMED AWAY.

96A  EMPHASIZING PICARD AND TROI

	He is still at a loss, but Troi is smiling at him.

					TROI
			That was meant as a joke, Captain.

					PICARD
			But she has claimed to be so
			completely honest.

					TROI
				(nods)
			Except when a lie is more amusing.
			Weren't you amused?

					PICARD
				(firmly)
			I was not!

97   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Our regulars all at their stations.

					PICARD
			Take us out of here, Mister Riker.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.
				(to Geordi)
			Warp two, helm, heading five-seven
			mark three-one-nine.

	Riker lays a very happy look upon Troi and she returns
	it, as:

					GEORDI
			Warp two, five-seven mark
			three-one-nine.

					RIKER
			Engage!

               STAR TREK: "Haven" - 7/13/87 - ACT FIVE              57.

98   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise heads out of orbit, then INTO WARP
	DRIVE.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 

                 "Where None Have Gone Before" 
                          #40271-106 

                          Written by 
                          Diane Duane 
                               & 
                        Michael Reaves 

                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                      REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        JULY 30, 1987

      STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                 "Where None Have Gone Before" 
                              
                             CAST 

                PICARD             TRANSPORTER CHIEF
                RIKER              KOSINSKI
                DATA               ARGYLE
                TROI               ASSISTANT (aka TRAVELER)
                BEVERLY            FIRST CREWMEMBER
                TASHA              MOTHER PICARD
                WORF               WORF
                GEORDI             MALE CREWMEMBER
                WESLEY             FEMALE CREWMEMBER
                                   SECOND CREWMEMBER
                                   CREWMEMBER

        STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                 "Where None Have Gone Before" 

                             SETS 

             INTERIORS                 EXTERIORS
          
             ENTERPRISE                USS ENTERPRISE
               Main Bridge
               Transporter Room        USS FEARLESS
               Main Engineering
               Turbolift
               Corridor
               Sickbay
          
             SEWER -- TUNNEL

         STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/4/87 -- TEASER           

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                 "Where None Have Gone Before"                      
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE FEARLESS (OPTICAL)

	The two Federation starships come slowly together.
	Here, next to the smaller vessel, the size of the new
	Enterprise is breathtaking.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 41263.1.
			We have rendezvoused with the
			USS Fearless from which...

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - VARIOUS ANGLES (OPTICAL)

	which INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER. PICARD is in his Command
	Chair. COMMANDER RIKER is to his right. COUNSELOR
	TROI to his left. SECURITY CHIEF LIEUTENANT YAR is at
	the Tactical Station. Behind her at the Aft Station
	is LIEUTENANT WORF. LIEUTENANT GEORDI LA FORGE has the
	Conn, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DATA is at the Ops Station.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... a Starfleet propulsion expert
			and his assistant are beaming over
			to conduct tests on the
			Enterprise's warp drive engines.

	Picard consults the viewer at his position, then turns
	to Riker.

					PICARD
			I don't understand your
			concern, Number One. They're
			not authorized to make any
			alterations in our engines.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/4/87 -- TEASER    2.

2    CONTINUED

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(glancing at command
				 viewer)
			According to Starfleet's message,
			they will simply test different
			ways of entering warp speed and
			different intermix formulas.
			What's the harm in that?

					RIKER
			It's the specs that Kosinski sent
			us. In my opinion, sir, they're
			gibberish.

					PICARD
			Gibberish?

					RIKER
			Mister Data, will you explain?

					DATA
				(turns to Picard)
			Sir, we put Mister Kosinski's
			specs into the computer and ran
			a controlled test on them. There
			was no improvement in engine
			performance.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Then explain Starfleet's report
			how the same tests on the USS
			Ajax...
				(indicates main viewer)
			... and then on the Fearless over
			there, resulted in a measurable
			increase in propulsion.

					RIKER
			Our engines are new, sir, top
			condition. The tests on those
			older ships may have simply
			straightened out some engine
			inefficiency.

	A CALL from the Transporter Room.

      STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- TEASER      3.

2    CONTINUED (2)

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			Bridge from Transporter Chief.
			Two from USS Fearless are ready
			to beam over.

					PICARD
				(to Com)
			Stand by for Commander Riker,
			Chief. He's on his way.
				(to Riker)
			Obviously, something does
			worry you about these tests.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir. And if you don't
			mind...
				(stands; indicates)
			... I'll ask Counselor Troi to
			look these visitors over.

	Picard nods and Riker CROSSES with Troi toward the
	turbolift.

3    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	As TRANSPORTER EFFECT MATERIALIZES the Visitors.
	KOSINSKI has the look of someone operating at top
	performance. His ASSISTANT, a humanoid alien, is small,
	physically non-threatening, with a way of allowing
	himself to blend into the background in a shy,
	good-natured way. Kosinski dominates the room. He's
	obsessed with himself and what he does. His manner is
	arrogant, his demeanor authoritarian; he pulls every
	eye toward him.

	Riker is with LT. COMMANDER ARGYLE, chief engineer,
	a rough-edged, hearty man for whom the Enterprise
	engines are the alpha and omega of his existence.
	Counselor Troi holds back, observing.

					RIKER
			Welcome aboard, Mister Kosinski.
			I'm the first officer, Commander
			William Riker. This is...

					KOSINSKI
			Where is the captain, please?

					RIKER
				(trying to be pleasant)
			He is engaged in other duties,
			sir...

      STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- TEASER      4.

3    CONTINUED

					KOSINSKI
			A ship's engines should be a
			concern of the ship's captain...

					RIKER
			They are, sir. Which is why they
			make their first officers directly
			responsible for engine condition
			and performance.
				(indicating Argyle)
			Guided, of course, by one of our
			chief engineers, Lieutenant Commander
			Argyle in this case.

					ARGYLE
				(to Kosinski)
			A pleasure, sir. I appreciated
			receiving the advance specs...

					KOSINSKI
			On which you have no end of
			questions?

					ARGYLE
				(a beat)
			Aye, I have.

					RIKER
				(to assistant)
			And you, sir, are listed
			as...as...

					ASSISTANT
				(gentle voiced)
			As Mister Kosinski's assistant.
			My actual name is unpronounceable
			by humans...

					RIKER
			From Tau Alpha C. That's very
			distant...

					KOSINSKI
			... All approved and described in
			the Starfleet communications.
			Now...
				(heads for door)
			... I'd like to set up in the
			Engine Room immediately...

	Kosinski begins to EXIT, FOLLOWED by his assistant.

      STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- TEASER      5.

3    CONTINUED (2)

					RIKER
			Our chief engineer will show you
			to his Engine Room.

					KOSINSKI
			No need -- I know my way around
			starships...

	But Lt. Commander Argyle already joins him and, despite
	Kosinski's obvious annoyance, leads the way.

4    ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI

	as they watch Kosinski leave.

					RIKER
			One thing Kosinski isn't hiding.
				(at Troi's look)
			A bad disposition.

					TROI
				(nods)
			Agreed... Also, he's arrogant,
			overbearing, self-important.
				(non-critical tone)
			And very sure of himself and
			his ability.

					RIKER
				(considers this; then)
			And the other one -- his assistant?

					TROI
			He's the puzzle.
				(takes a minute to
				 phrase it)
			With most life forms I feel
			something. I may not be able to
			interpret or understand it, but
			I feel something, if only a
			presence. With him -- nothing.
			Empty space. It was as though
			he isn't even here.
				(seeks words for it)
			... Something about this concerns
			me. I don't know what, I can't
			point out a reason... yet.

      STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- TEASER      6.

4    CONTINUED

					RIKER
			Stay concerned. Please! The
			safety of the Enterprise may be
			entrusted to those two!

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE      7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	A dramatic HIGH ANGLE as Kosinski, his assistant, Riker,
	and Argyle ENTER the area. There are some members of
	the duty watch there -- as well as Wesley, who's working
	on a school-related science project.

					KOSINSKI
			Inform the bridge I shall begin
			the first test in precisely fifty
			minutes. Why is that child here?

					ARGYLE
				(throws off the answer)
			He's working on a school project.
				(that's not what's on
				 his mind)
			Before you continue, there are
			some questions. First, tell us...

	Riker ENTERS SHOT, but stands slightly off to one side,
	properly allowing Argyle to handle this, but ready to
	support him where necessary.

6    EMPHASIZING KOSINSKI

	He turns and faces them. (While this discussion plays
	out, Kosinski's assistant -- who remains uninvolved --
	has become attracted to Wesley's project and steps over
	beside the young man. This is a small thing which
	should go almost unnoticed.)

					KOSINSKI
				(interrupting)
			... To save myself time, let me
			ask those questions for you.

	Kosinski's arrogance builds with every word. He moves
	around as he talks, like a prize fighter, circling,
	jabbing, -- softening the opponent.

					KOSINSKI
				(continuing)
			You received the information which
			Starfleet provided -- you fed it
			into your computer -- being as
			precise as humanly possible -- then
			you ran a controlled test. And,
			then, to your astonishment --
			nothing happened.

      STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE      8.

7    EMPHASIZING RIKER AND ARGYLE

	They are irritated by Kosinski's arrogance, yet it's
	strangely reassuring. This self-assurance, coupled with
	his record of success, makes them begin to think what
	he proposes is possible.

					KOSINSKI
			So you said - "What's going on?
			This doesn't work. Kosinski's
			a fraud."

8    ANGLE ON KOSINSKI

	He steps closer for emphasis.

					KOSINSKI
				(smiles smugly)
			You see, I have had this
			discussion on other Starfleet
			vessels. They didn't understand
			it; why should you?

	Cutting through the rhetoric.

					ARGYLE
			You are surely not saying it's
			unexplainable?

					KOSINSKI
			I'm saying I'm not a teacher, and
			don't want to become one. I have
			neither the inclination nor time.

					RIKER
			You have all the time you need.

					KOSINSKI
			I don't think you understand.
			This has already been approved
			by Starfleet Command.

					RIKER
			But it hasn't been approved by
			the chief engineer... or by me.

					KOSINSKI
				(a little snidely)
			I didn't know that was necessary.

					RIKER
			Now you do.

      STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE      9.

8    CONTINUED:

					KOSINSKI
			Perhaps I should talk with Captain
			Picard.

					RIKER
			If you like, but it won't change
			anything.

	Kosinski sees the resolve in Riker's eyes and knows he
	can't bully his way through this.

					KOSINSKI
			How basic shall I be?

	Riker, without softening his expression in the
	slightest, indicates with a wave that it's Kosinski's
	call.

					RIKER
			I leave that to you.

	Kosinski steps over to the computer. Everyone moves
	a little closer, including Wesley. Kosinski's assistant
	comes up next to the young man.

9    EMPHASIZING KOSINSKI (OPTICAL)

	He gestures his assistant over to sit at an adjacent,
	secondary computer keyboard. Then the assistant works
	rapidly at this keyboard.

					KOSINSKI
			We can save a little time this
			way. My assistant is laying in
			my base formulas a bit more
			rapidly than a human can do it...
				(small chuckle)
			... even myself.

	Wesley is closely watching which keys the assistant is
	using and what is appearing on the computer screen.

10   COMPUTER SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	It is a three-dimensional geometric display which builds
	and grows as WE WATCH, becoming a wonderfully complex
	and incredibly beautiful pattern. It is nothing we
	recognize nor understand. It is a theoretical
	representation of warp power.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE     10.

10   CONTINUED:

					KOSINSKI
			Here is, in the simplest possible
			terms, what I do. This warp drive
			system was tuned only in the
			grossest sense, at least to my
			standard anyway. What I do is
			specific.

	Kosinski waves his assistant back, addresses his primary
	keyboard now and taps on a few keys. There is a slight
	change.

					KOSINSKI
				(continuing)
			How should I say this?
				(finds the words)
			Aah... sufficient to say for now,
			these symbols and their
			relationships have greater meaning
			to me than to you...

	He taps on the keys again, and again there is a slight
	change.

					KOSINSKI
				(continuing)
			... although you can in time learn
			them. Then, those of you
			sufficiently gifted, can duplicate
			my results.

					RIKER
			But the three percent efficiency
			increase of the other vessels
			could still have been caused by
			other things such as simply
			working more carefully, better
			station coordination...

					ARGYLE
			And you mention "gifted." In
			what way? Whatever any of us can
			learn to do on a computer, another
			computer can eventually perform
			faster, more precisely...

					KOSINSKI
			Wrong! What the computer can't
			do is create. Only the mind...
				(taps his forehead)
			... is capable of true, original
			thought.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE     11.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

	Kosinski steps away from the computer. Riker and Argyle
	follow him a few steps, then stop.

					RIKER
			But what we're dealing with is
			mechanics. However complex it
			may be, it has to do with an
			engine.

					KOSINSKI
			And that is exactly where you go
			wrong. Warp drive has become so
			complex that it is...

11   ANGLE EMPHASIZING RIKER AND ARGYLE

	exchanging a puzzled look as:

					KOSINSKI
			... as filled with mysteries as
			nature itself.
				(indicates)
			If you'll view the screen with
			me and consider the following.

12   EMPHASIZING WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	Drawn by curiosity, he moves closer to the computer
	screen. The assistant, curious over the expressions
	playing over Wesley's face, moves in beside him. In
	b.g. Kosinski is touching a button or so on the keyboard
	which produces minor changes on the screen as he
	continues.

					KOSINSKI
			Is this merely "mechanics" or is
			it nature that we deal with in
			this? What else than nature are
			elementals like space and time?

	Wesley looks puzzled as though some information on the
	screen is out of place.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE     12.

12   CONTINUED:

                    ASSISTANT                    KOSINSKI
               (a statement, not            (b.g.)
               a question)               You are trained through
          Something troubles you         the system -- you go in
          about the way this is          a straight line, competent,
          configured.                    yes, and perhaps
                                         even innovative in a
     Wesley nods his head yes.           minimalist way, but
     Without Riker or Argyle             what I am doing here is
     noticing, the assistant             not the end of the process --
     puts new information into 	     it's the beginning.
     the computer.
                                      Kosinski pauses to allow them
                 ASSISTANT            to be sufficiently impressed,
             (continuing)             believing they are whether
          How about it now?           they show it or not.

                                                 KOSINSKI
     The display changes -- much             (continuing)
     more than anything Kosinski         So, what do I do -- go
     did.                                back to the Fearless,
     (Note: It is not important          which I left with a more
     that we, the audience, understand   efficient warp drive
     the change -- it's only             than I found, or do you
     important that Wesley does.)        cast off your ignorance
                                         and allow me to continue?
     The confusion drains from
     Wesley's face.

                WESLEY                              RIKER
          Yes. But shouldn't                    (to Argyle)
          these be connected?             Can anything he's
                                          proposing damage the
     He taps the keys, the display        system?
     changes -- radically.

13   INTERCUT ANGLES INCLUDING SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Wesley and assistant slightly in b.g. at their keyboard.

             WESLEY                           ARGYLE
       Here.                           How could it? It's
         (changes it again)            meaningless.
       ... And here.
         (studies it for                         RIKER
         a beat)                       Then we'll let him try
       There. That's better.           it.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE     13.

13   CONTINUED:

     Wesley's attitude is                      KOSINSKI
     important here. What he is             (explodes)
     doing is pure problem-solving.   What do you mean, "let
     It would mean as much if he      him try it?" Don't
     were in his room alone. He's     talk about me in the
     not looking for approval.        third person like I'm
     He's not trying to impress.      not standing right here.

     The assistant looks at
     Wesley's reflection in the       Riker and Argyle continue to
     CRT. In that look WE SEE         ignore Kosinski.
     recognition -- an indication
     of potential which he sees
     in Wesley.

                ASSISTANT                           ARGYLE
         Now will it do what                     (pauses to weigh
         Kosinski says it will?                  it all; then)
                                          Yes, we might as well
     Wesley shrugs.                       let him try it.

                WESLEY                              KOSINSKI
         It has a chance -- but...              (sarcastically)
         I think it might work            You are too generous.
         better this way.

	Wesley punches in something on the computer.

13A  ANGLE ON VIEWER

	The computer formula changes slightly.

14   EMPHASIZING WESLEY AND ASSISTANT

	as the assistant looks approvingly at what Wesley has
	put on the viewer. Kosinski glances over to see Wesley
	at the computer.

					KOSINSKI
			Boy, don't play with that.

	Wesley, without a hint of petulance, moves away from
	the keyboard. The assistant gives Kosinski a look which
	says -- "If you only knew."

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	CAMERA TRUCKING with Picard as he ENTERS Main Bridge.
	Worf addresses him:

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE     14.

15   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Main Engineering is ready to
			proceed, Captain.

	Picard takes his position.

					PICARD
			Engineering, this is the bridge.
			It's your call.

16   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Kosinski is at the big computer. His assistant is to
	his right. They will share the duty. Wesley is beside
	and slightly behind Kosinski's assistant.

					KOSINSKI
			Do this one just like the others.
			Nothing changes.

	The assistant nods, then motions for Wesley to step
	closer for a better view.

					KOSINSKI
				(continuing)
			Commander -- I will make my
			preliminary adjustments at warp
			one-point-five, and complete them
			as we achieve warp six.

					RIKER
			Engineering to bridge, did you
			copy that?

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard acknowledges.

					PICARD
			Affirmative, Number One. Are you
			ready?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We are.

					PICARD
			La Forge, set in warp
			one-point-five.

					GEORDI
			Warp one-point-five.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE     15.

17   CONTINUED

					PICARD
			Engage!

18   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the ship reaches warp speed.

19   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Kosinski and his assistant are at the big computer.

					KOSINSKI
			All right, here we go.

	Wesley steps closer.

20   ANGLE ON RIKER AND OTHERS

	slightly back. They expect nothing unusual. After all,
	it's only going to be a three percent increase even if
	Kosinski is right.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Passing warp five.

	The assistant looks over at Wesley to gauge how much
	he's absorbing. That look distracts him just for a
	split second, which is all it takes. Kosinski turns
	to the assistant.

					KOSINSKI
				(with a little panic)
			What are you doing... ?

	The assistant turns back to the computer. He hurries
	to catch up...

21   EMPHASIZING WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	as he sees a strange phasing occur to the Alien. Riker
	and the others are intent on the main screen and will
	miss this.

22   ANGLE ON ASSISTANT (OPTICAL)

	Streaks appear on his hands and face. Like gaps, where
	there is literally nothing -- emptiness. In these
	streaks he seems to DISAPPEAR -- then REAPPEAR, PHASING
	IN AND OUT.

   STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT ONE   16.

23   EMPHASIZING WESLEY

	confused -- concerned. But before he can say anything, a
	GREAT EXPLOSION OF SPEED happens. The ship shudders
	once.

24   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The great ship leaps forward with a WARP SPEED EFFECT
	ON TOP OF A WARP SPEED EFFECT.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	WE SEE it as a DOUBLE IMAGE EFFECT which now slowly
	becomes a SINGLE IMAGE. Picard is the first to react.

					PICARD
			What is our velocity?

					DATA
			It is off the scale, sir...

26   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Amidst a FLARE OF BLINDING LIGHT from the engine
	components, SLOWLY BECOMING NORMAL.

27   ANGLE ON KOSINSKI

	as he steps back -- stunned by what he thinks he's done.

28   EMPHASIZING ARGYLE

	frozen. They want to jump into action -- but what?

29   ANGLE ON THE ASSISTANT

	He too steps back. He looks suddenly tired, and
	embarrassed.

30   EMPHASIZING WESLEY

	right now more concerned about his new friend than
	anything else.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			Reverse engines!

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE     17.

31   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Captain, no one has ever reversed
			engines at this velocity.

					PICARD
			That's because no one has ever
			gone this fast. REVERSE ENGINES!

32
thru	OMITTED
33

34   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the starship slows from HYPER-SPEED EFFECT to normal
	velocity. (What we'll see of Space matches what we'll
	end up with in Scene 38.)

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			All stop!

36   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming to a stop.

37   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	There is stunned silence for a beat. These are
	highly-trained people -- there is no chaos -- no running
	around -- no screaming and yelling. Everyone is under
	very tight, very tense control.

					PICARD
			Position.

					GEORDI
			Calculating it, sir.
				(shaken)
			Data, what do you read there?

					DATA
				(reading his own viewer;
				 puzzled)
			A malfunction... I trust.

					PICARD
				(snaps)
			Position please, Lieutenant La
			Forge.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE     18.

37   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			According to these readings, sir,
			we have not only left our own
			galaxy, but have passed through
			two others, stopping on the far
			side of Triangulum -- the Galaxy
			known as M-Thirty-Three.

					PICARD
			That's not possible. Data, what
			is our distance traveled?

					DATA
			Two million -- seven hundred
			thousand light years.

					PICARD
				(more to himself than
				 anyone else)
			I can't accept that.

					DATA
			You must, sir. Our comparisons
			show it to be completely
			accurate.

					GEORDI
			And I calculate that at maximum
			warp, sir...
				(looks up from viewer)
			... it would take over three
			hundred years to get home.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Past what looks to be a "normal" sized planet, a huge
	section of space is dominated by an immense cloud of
	luminous gas and space dust. As indicated by the size
	of the planet in f.g., a really BIG cloud! A star is
	forming and when complete, and this one will have a mass
	100 times greater than our own sun.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41263.2.
			This will be a rather unusual log
			entry, assuming Starfleet ever
			receives it. As I have already
			informed my crew...

39   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard standing at his station. The other regulars
	except Riker are at their bridge stations, keyed up by
	what has happened, working at tasks made necessary by
	this happening.

					PICARD (V.O.
				(continuing)
			... a phenomenal surge of power
			during a warp speed experiment
			has sent our starship hurtling
			out of our own galaxy, past
			another, taking us over two
			million, seven-hundred thousand
			light years in a few minutes.

					GEORDI
			Message on this has been
			transmitted to Starfleet, sir.

					DATA
			Which, traveling subspace, they
			should receive in fifty-one years,
			ten months...

					PICARD
				(interrupting;
				 irritated)
			Mister Data... !

					DATA
			Sir?

   STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT TWO   20.

39   CONTINUED

	The turbolift door SNAPS OPEN and Riker and Argyle
	ENTER the bridge with Kosinski... who seems to be
	actually strutting a bit. Coming well onto the bridge
	he stops, gives a little bow.

					KOSINSKI
			Captain Picard, I presume?

	Picard gives the pompous Kosinski a withering look.

					RIKER
			We're still trying to determine
			what happened, sir.

					KOSINSKI
			The truth is, Captain, I made a
			mistake. A wonderful, incredible
			mistake.

					PICARD
				(hard)
			Just explain what brought us here!

					KOSINSKI
			As the power built, I applied the
			energy asymtotically. I
			anticipated some tiling, but it
			didn't occur. That was my error
			-- using Bessel functions from
			the beginning.

					PICARD
				(beat)
			What is he saying, Number One?

					RIKER
				(hesitates; embarrassed)
			Well... if you want the truth,
			sir, it sounds to me like
			nonsense. But considering...

	He gestures lamely. Picard looks toward main viewer as:

39A  ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	emphasizing the strange area of space they're in.

					PICARD
			But considering where we are, we
			must assume it isn't.

40   OMITTED

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     21.

41   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - WESLEY AND ASSISTANT

	the assistant slumped at a seat in a secluded area of
	Engineering. They're generally unnoticed by Engine Room
	personnel who are working as keyed up as the crew we saw
	on the bridge.

					WESLEY
			I can call my mother. She's a
			doctor...

					ASSISTANT
			No, there's nothing she can do.
			I need to rest. I've been away
			too long.

	Wesley eyes him, then:

					WESLEY
			Whatever happened to you... was
			it part of what happened to the
			ship?

	Almost wildly startled by this, the assistant looks at
	Wesley now with considerable respect.

					ASSISTANT
			Please believe I mean no harm to
			this vessel... or those in it...

					WESLEY
			Is Mister Kosinski like he sounds?
			A joke?

					ASSISTANT
			No, that's too cruel. He has
			sensed some small part of this...

					WESLEY
				(slowly)
			... that space and time and thought
			aren't... well, aren't the
			separate things they seem to be?

	The assistant is looking at Wesley in such a strange way
	that the boy becomes nervous.

					WESLEY
			I... I just thought the formula
			you were using said something like
			that...

	The assistant grabs Wesley's arms hard, hissing his
	words:

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     22.

41   CONTINUED

					ASSISTANT
			Boy, don't you ever say that
			again. At least, not at your age
			in a world that's not ready for
			such...
				(considers it)
			... such dangerous nonsense.

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - AT THE COMMAND AREA

	Picard, Riker and Argyle deeply involved with Kosinski.
	Other regulars will monitor the conversation as they are
	able. Kosinski is wallowing in his own self-importance.

					KOSINSKI
			I've always suspected this rate
			of speed was possible, of course,
			but, at this level -- never. We
			are going to need new definitions.
			New parameters.

					ARGYLE
			Perhaps you could call it the
			Kosinski scale.

	He glances at Argyle, lets the sarcasm bounce off him,
	and accepts the suggestion.

					KOSINSKI
			Why not? Since I'm the one who
			has made the so-called "warp
			barrier" meaningless.
				(to Picard)
			And, Captain, this must be a
			special thrill for you.

					PICARD
			"Thrill?"

					KOSINSKI
				(nods)
			As an explorer. In three
			centuries of space flight, we have
			charted just eleven percent of
			our galaxy. Then...
				(gestures broadly)
			... voila, we accomplish this.

					PICARD
				(hesitant nod)
			Yes... but isn't the real point,
			can you do it again? Can you get
			us home?

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     23.

43   WIDER ANGLE

	Kosinski hesitates for just a moment, then firms up and
	swells up too.

					KOSINSKI
			Of course I can. I'll just do what
			I did before.
				(moves for turbolift;
				 looks back)
			Coming, Riker?

	Riker looks ready to throw a punch at this, but Picard
	cuts him off.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker will join you in
			a moment.

	Kosinski doesn't react at all, turning and EXITING into
	the turbolift. The crew watches him go silently -- even
	Data has no comment.

					PICARD
			Comment is invited. Counselor?

	Hesitation, then:

					TROI
			He's convinced he's right -- I
			have no doubt of that.

					WORF
			Can you allow a man who has made
			one mistake back into a position
			where he may make another?

					GEORDI
			What are the options? If he
			doesn't do it, who will?

	There is no response. Then:

					DATA
			Captain, we are here. Why not
			avail ourselves of this
			opportunity for study? There
			is a giant protostar here in the
			process of forming. No vessel
			has been out this far.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     24.

43   CONTINUED

					PICARD
				(smiles at Data)
			Spoken like a true Starfleet
			graduate.
				(nods)
			It is tempting, eh Number One?

					RIKER
			Aye, sir, it is.
				(nods to Picard)
			As they say, sir... you're the
			captain.

44   ANGLE ON PICARD

	Considers it, then makes his decision, sighs.

					PICARD
			Yes, that's the problem. I know
			that if Kosinski can get us home,
			Starfleet could use his technique
			to send back a pure science
			vessel to do even more.
				(turning)
			Number One -- have Mister Kosinski
			prepare to get us out of here.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	Riker turns to the turbolift.

45   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Kosinski MOVES TOWARD the computer where his assistant
	is waiting. Wesley has stepped over next to Riker.

					KOSINSKI
				(self-satisfied)
			Do you realize that many great
			advancements of mankind have been
			tied to speed? This is a moment
			in history -- right now. Right
			here. And your names will be
			linked forever with mine.

	The idea does not appeal to either Riker or Argyle.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     25.

45   CONTINUED

					WESLEY
			Excuse me, Commander Riker. I
			don't think he did it... I think
			it was...

					RIKER
				(gently but firmly)
			Not now, Wes.

	Wesley again tries to make his point.

					WESLEY
			But, when this all happened, I
			was watching his assistant and...

					RIKER
			I'm sure it was fascinating,
			Wesley, and I look forward to
			hearing about it. But not right
			now!

	Picard calls.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Standing by, Number One.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

46   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	In the Control Room area, Kosinski walks over to his
	assistant; Wesley moves quickly -- protectively -- to the
	assistant's side.

					KOSINSKI
			Come on.

					WESLEY
			He's too tired.
				(with a little
				 challenge)
			Why don't you do it by yourself?

	Kosinski is so filled with himself, he does not recognize
	the challenge in Wesley's tone.

					KOSINSKI
			Yes, why not?

	His assistant knows the answer to that.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     26.
46   CONTINUED

					ASSISTANT
				(rising)
			No, I will help.

					KOSINSKI
			As you wish.

	Wesley allows the assistant to lean on him as he gets to
	his feet. The assistant pats the boy's shoulder as he
	walks to his position. Again, he's tired -- worn -- but
	not desperately so. It's going to get worse.

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is in his position. Troi is on his left. Tasha
	is at the Tactical Station, Worf is monitoring the Aft
	Stations, Geordi has the Conn and Data is at Ops.

					GEORDI
			I've laid in a reciprocal course
			back, Captain.

48   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Kosinski's arrogance bristles.

					KOSINSKI
			You may tell the captain I am
			ready, First Officer.

	Slightly to the side, the assistant gathers himself for
	the effort. Wesley is near him. There's nothing Wesley
	can do but hold a good thought. Which is what everyone
	is doing.

					RIKER
			Ready for you to engage, Captain.

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard gives the order.

					PICARD
			Warp one-point-five.

					GEORDI
			Warp one-point-five.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     27.

50   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Everyone here is holding one thought -- SPEED! GO!

51   ANGLE ON KOSINSKI

	He works the computer panel -- but nothing is happening.
	The color drains from his face.

					KOSINSKI
				(panic rising)
			It's not working...

52   EMPHASIZING RIKER

	stepping closer -- and for the first time -- he, too, sees
	the difference between what Kosinski is doing and what
	his assistant is now doing.

53   RIKER'S POV - THE ASSISTANT

	With great effort, the assistant forces himself to
	concentrate.

54   BACK TO EMPHASIZING RIKER (OPTICAL)

	It's clear to him now. It's not Kosinski who's special --
	it's the assistant. CAMERA CENTERS ON assistant who
	focuses his total attention on the computer. Again he
	phases -- pieces of him seem to disappear -- as though
	leaving this dimension for another. Then, what he's
	doing HAPPENS.

55   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It disappears. But this time it is a kind of speed
	unlike anything ever seen.

56   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Everyone reacting as the entire bridge and everyone on
	it seems DISASSEMBLED AND REASSEMBLED IN THE WINK OF AN
	EYE.

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	This time, multiples on top of multiples of the WARP
	SPEED EFFECT.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO     28.

58   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	QUIVERING DOUBLE EXPOSURES of everything and everyone.
	WE CAN SEE the assistant collapsing in a heap and both
	Riker and Wesley making their way to his side.

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAAL)

	Viewer showing an effect that fits Scene 57. Everyone
	watches with amazement.

					PICARD
			ALL STOP!

					GEORDI
			Answering all stop.

	Everyone is staring at the viewscreen while Data checks
	his instruments.

					DATA
			Captain, according to the
			instruments, our speed never
			exceeded warp one-point-five.

					GEORDI
			All stopped, Captain.

					PICARD
			Yes, but where is this place?

					DATA
			Where none have gone before.

60   FULL ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	showing a space scene made up not of stars and planets
	but of NEATLY-STRUCTURED GEOMETRICAL SHAPES. Many of
	these appear carefully aligned -- in fact, there is no
	suggestion of disorder out here.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE    29.

                              ACT THREE                                

	FADE IN:

61   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In this bizarre pattern of hyper-space.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log Stardate 41263.3.
			Instead of returning to our own
			galaxy...

62   EXT. SPACE - ANOTHER ANGLE ON THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	A place where the universe begins? A place where it
	ends?

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... the Enterprise has gone forward
			to a place in the universe which
			is uncharted and unknown. Our
			ship's instruments...

63   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLES ON BRIDGE CREW

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... have continued to operate,
			our motion and course sensors
			reveal what would ordinarily be
			considered impossible...
				(pause)
			... but this is very real... our
			present position puts us at over
			a billion light years from our
			galaxy.

64   ANGLE ON PICARD

	Rises from his seat.

					PICARD
			Data, you have the helm. I'll
			be in Engineering.

	Picard CROSSES to the turbolift. He speaks toward the
	controls.

    STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE    30.

64   CONTINUED

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Main Engineering.

	The doors CLOSE.

65   ANGLE ON WORF

	Something causes him to turn from his station and glance
	to the side. What he sees makes him smile -- it's the
	first time we've ever seen Worf smile. He stands and
	moves toward it.

66   ANGLE TO INCLUDE A KLINGON ANIMAL

	(Type of animal yet to be determined -- but it is LARGE.)
	Worf and it are happy -- in a uniquely Klingon way -- to
	see each other. But the rest of the bridge crew are
	now on their feet, alarmed.

					TROI
			What is it?

					DATA
			A Klingon Targ!

	Worf has moved in to embrace the animal.

					WORF
			From home, my pet...
				(pulls back; puzzled)
			... but when I was a child!

67   ANGLE ON TASHA

	astonished.

					TASHA
			You're telling us that's a
			kittycat?

68   ANGLE ON WORF AND ANIMAL (OPTICAL)

	as Worf nods, smiles again.

					WORF
			Yes, I suppose that's what you...

	The animal BLINKS OUT OF EXISTENCE.

    STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE    31.

69   ANGLE ON TASHA

	with a KITTEN having APPEARED on her console in front of
	her. It MEOWS.

70   INT. TURBOLIFT - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	as turbolift comes to a quick stop. Picard is already
	moving forward as the doors OPEN onto NOTHINGNESS. A
	sheer drop to the infinite. A vicious wind rips at
	Picard where no wind is possible.

71   ANOTHER ANGLE - PICARD

	He jams himself against the back of the turbolift. His
	mind reeling. The doors automatically CLOSE. Then,
	almost before Picard can react, the doors OPEN again.
	He braces, steps gingerly OUT.

72   EXT. CORRIDOR

	Picard STEPPING OUT into the corridor to find everything
	normal.

73   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	All eyes on Tasha who is holding the kitten up, speaking
	to it.

					TASHA
			You darling, what are you doing
			here?

74   INT. SEWER-TUNNEL - CLOSE ON TASHA

	HOLDING in the same position what is now a VERY BEGRIMED
	KITTEN while Tasha herself is dressed very differently
	in TATTERED CAST-OFF CLOTHING, HER FACE BEGRIMED TOO,
	HER HAIR ASKEW. She puts the kitten down.

					TASHA
			Now, run. This isn't a safe place
			at all.

	She comes erect, alert, as from a distance comes the
	SOUND OF SEVERAL ECHOING FOOTSTEPS. Then a hand-held
	LIGHT PROBES NEARBY, PASSES. Tasha begins stealthily
	retreating.

    STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE    32.

75   ANOTHER ANGLE ON TASHA

	beginning to hurry, then quickly stopping again,
	listening. MEN'S WHISPERS, MOVING CLOSER. Suddenly, a
	hand reaches out and touches her shoulder.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - MATCHING REVERSE ANGLE ON TASHA

	as she spins, discovers the hand on her shoulder is
	Geordi. She's in her Starfleet uniform as before.

					GEORDI
			What's wrong, Tasha? You look
			frightened to death.

					TASHA
			I.. I was at...
				(shakes head)
			This is crazy! I was at the
			colony where I grew up ... being
			chased by a rape gang...

77   INT. CORRIDOR - TRUCKING WITH PICARD

	as he walks what appears to be an ordinary ship corridor
	-- except for a crew pair who try to hurry past, looking
	back over their shoulders, very concerned.

					FIRST CREWMEMBER
			Captain, we need help...

					PICARD
				(halting the pair)
			How? What is troubling you?

					FIRST CREWMEMBER
			Don't you see what's following
			us?!

	They break away, HURRYING OFF. Picard whirls, looks in
	the direction they were pointing.

78   ANOTHER ANGLE ON PICARD

	with the corridor empty in the direction the crewmembers
	indicated. Picard begins striding toward a corridor
	turn in another direction.

  STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT THREE  33.

79   ANGLE AT CORRIDOR TURN

	as Picard pulls up at the sight of an ELDERLY WOMAN,
	(MOTHER PICARD) SEATED AT A SMALL TABLE IN HIS PATH.
	She's brewing tea, smiles up at Picard.

					MOTHER PICARD
			You look tense, Jean-Luc. Sit
			and have a cup of tea.

	Picard is overwhelmed with emotion.

					PICARD
			Maman.

	Immediately he feels it is not an image of his mother --
	not a figment of his imagination.

					MOTHER PICARD
			I'll make it good and strong, the
			way you like it.

	Picard takes a step closer, trying to make sense out of
	this strange reunion in a starship at the end of the
	universe.

					MOTHER PICARD
				(continuing)
			We will have a nice long talk.

					PICARD
			Maman... this can't be! You've
			been...

					MOTHER PICARD
			Dead? But I'm always with you,
			you know that.

	Picard eyes her, then seems to be able to accept that.

					PICARD
			Strange, but... yes, I've felt
			that. But why now...suddenly...

					MOTHER PICARD
			Why out here, you mean? At what
			you see as the end of the
			universe? Or do you see this as
			the beginning of it?

  STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT THREE  34.

79   CONTINUED

					PICARD
			We... we believed it the outer rim.

					MOTHER PICARD
				(amused)
			Tres Euclidian.

					PICARD
				(moves in; intent)
			Do you understand these things,
			Maman?

80   ANGLE ON RIKER

	hurrying around the bend in the Corridor, pulling up
	short.

81   ANGLE ON PICARD AND MOTHER

	with him bending down to speak to her, intent on what
	he's heard.

					PICARD
			Maman, can you tell me where my
			ship is? What is this place?

82   ANGLE ON RIKER AND PICARD

	except that Picard is bending down toward empty corridor
	-- his mother missing from Riker's viewpoint.

					RIKER
			Captain, you were reported headed
			for...

					PICARD
				(whirls; snaps)
			Just a moment, Number One!

	Picard turns immediately back, but now with a stunned
	expression coming over his face as he too now sees only
	corridor. He slowly straightens up, wonderingly.

  STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/4/87 -- ACT THREE  35.

83   CLOSE SHOT - PICARD

	moisture coming into his eyes now. He's genuinely
	shaken and Riker, stepping into CLOSE TWO SHOT, sees it.

					RIKER
			Can I help you, sir?

					PICARD
				(beat)
			No... no, let's help all of us.

84   WIDER ANGLE

	Picard turning to the black Corridor companel. He
	touches it and that portion of the panel FLASHES ON.

					PICARD
			General Quarters, Red Alert!

	The appropriate KLAXON BLASTS and LIGHTS come on.
	Picard then moves in the direction Riker appeared
	from and Riker follows.

85   MONTAGE OF VARIOUS VESSEL AREAS

	featuring crewmembers stopped or stopping in the midst
	of what must have been interesting illusions -- or were
	they alternate realities? A MALE CREWMEMBER is caught
	playing in a string quartet. The players are dressed in
	period attire. Suddenly, he becomes aware that he's back
	in uniform and has no violin. A FEMALE CREWMEMBER in a
	"tou-tou," pirouettes like a ballerina until she becomes
	aware her dance sandals are gone and she stumbles off
	balance.

86   OMITTED

    STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE    36.

87   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Picard and Riker ENTER. Beverly is there looking after
	the assistant. He's not conscious. Wesley is beside
	them, Kosinski is off to the side facing away.

					RIKER
			What is it Captain? Why are we
			at General Quarters?

	Picard STEPS to a Wall Panel.

					PICARD
			I had to get everyone's attention.
			This was the quickest way.

88   ANGLE ON PICARD

	He shuts off the klaxon.

					PICARD
				(to the ship's company)
			This is the captain. This is not
			a drill. It seems that in this
			place, the physical universe and
			... and the world of ideas are
			intermixed. What we think also
			becomes real. Therefore, we must,
			repeat MUST begin controlling our
			thoughts.

89   REACTION SHOTS OF SHIP'S PERSONNEL

	as they listen to the captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We will report all this to you
			more fully as our understanding
			increases. The Enterprise will
			stay at full alert until this
			crisis is solved.

90   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Picard CLICKS OFF and turns to Kosinski -- with fire in
	his eyes and steel in his voice.

					PICARD
			What did you do?

  STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT THREE  37.

91   EMPHASIZING KOSINSKI

	He turns his face from the wall, is diminished --
	embarrassed.

					RIKER
			It wasn't him. It never was.
			It was his assistant.

					PICARD
			What are you talking about?

					RIKER
			Kosinski wasn't the one
			controlling the warp experiment.

					KOSINSKI
			It was me!

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			The equations he punched in were
			nonsense, just as we thought.

					KOSINSKI
				(almost in tears;
				 to Riker)
			I honestly thought it was me.
			I thought somehow... somehow that
			I was operating on his level.

	Picard turns his attention to the assistant who is lying
	on the table where Beverly attends him with a medical
	tricorder.

					ARGYLE
			It's also my fault, Captain. I
			should have realized it wasn't
			Kosinski.

					PICARD
			How could you? How could
			anyone... ?

					RIKER
			Wesley did.

					PICARD
				(whirls to Wesley)
			If you knew something, why didn't
			you say so?!

	Wesley hesitates. He doesn't want to make Riker look
	bad.

    STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE    38.

91   CONTINUED

					RIKER
			He tried -- twice. But I didn't
			listen.

	Picard nods. He can understand how that could happen,
	and steps closer to where Beverly tends the assistant.

					PICARD
			He's unconscious. Why?

					BEVERLY
			I'm not certain yet...

					WESLEY
			He phased.

					PICARD
				(turning to Wesley)
			What does that mean?

					WESLEY
			Parts of him just disappeared,
			then came back. No one else was
			paying attention to him the first
			time.

					RIKER
			When we saw it this time, he
			seemed to be struggling...
			fighting it...

					BEVERLY
				(looking up)
			He's dying.

					PICARD
				(reacting; to Beverly)
			Save him! He's the only one
			who can get us back!

					BEVERLY
			Realistically, it does not seem
			possible.

	As they stand worriedly over the assistant:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

   STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/7/87 -- ACT FOUR   39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

92   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at the unknown part of the universe as described.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. Our
			position is unknown and our only
			chance of returning to the known
			universe is a dying alien...

93   INT. SICKBAY - ESTABLISHING

	At this point in the script, we begin referring to the
	assistant by his real name... which is TRAVELER.

	The Traveler on a medical table, Beverly and MEDICAL
	ASSISTANT working over him with a medical tricorder and
	other medical equipment, but obviously getting puzzling
	readings. Picard, Riker, and Wesley wait anxiously too.
	Kosinski is staying well in b.g.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... who is generally humanoid but
			with a physiology sufficiently
			different from our own to create
			medical problems in caring for
			him.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Cause?

					BEVERLY
			I don't know. My equipment
			here does not register his kind
			of life signs. I would have to
			guess exhaustion, fatigue.

					WESLEY
				(concerned)
			Is he going to be all right?

   STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/7/87 -- ACT FOUR   40.

93   CONTINUED

					PICARD
				(irritated; to Riker)
			What's the boy doing here?

					WESLEY
			Mom... he's my friend.

					RIKER
			You may want him here before we're
			done sir.
				(indicates Traveler)
			He seemed to feel some kind of
			relationship with the boy.

					WESLEY
			My name is Wesley, Mister Riker.

					PICARD
				(snaps)
			He knows...
				(softens)
			... We all know.

	Picard turns back to Beverly, indicates the Traveler.

					PICARD
			Will he live?

					BEVERLY
			I'm not sure.

					PICARD
			Wake him.

					BEVERLY
			I recommend we let him come around
			in his own time.

					PICARD
			We don't have that luxury. Wake him.

					BEVERLY
				(with a glance toward
				 Wesley)
			He could die and with him any
			chance we have.

					PICARD
			Doctor...
				(toward Wesley)
			Wes... You and I have other
			friends aboard this ship, too.
				(to Beverly)
			If we remain in this place any
			longer we may lose the ability
			to tell the difference between
			thought and reality. Regardless
			of the risk, we must wake him...
			now.

   STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/7/87 -- ACT FOUR   41.

93   CONTINUED (2)

	In b.g., Wesley recoils slightly. He's too well
	schooled to say anything to the Captain, but his concern
	for the Traveler is evident.

94   CLOSER ON MEDICAL TABLE

	Beverly makes her attempt with an atomized stimulant.

95   ANGLE - PICARD, RIKER

	watching, trying to hide their concern.

96   VARIOUS ANGLES

	as the Traveler comes slowly to consciousness. He looks
	weak and worn. Picard moves in.

					PICARD
			Do you recognize me? I'm the
			captain... I need answers.

					TRAVELER
			Do my best... to provide...

					PICARD
			Who are you? Or what?

					TRAVELER
			I am -- a Traveler.

					PICARD
			A traveler? What is your
			destination?

					TRAVELER
				(smiles)
			Destination?

	The Traveler seems to be growing a bit stronger.

					PICARD
			Yes, what place are you trying
			to reach?

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR     42.

96   CONTINUED

					TRAVELER
			Place? No, there is no
			specific place I wish to go.

					PICARD
			Then what is the purpose of this
			journey?

					TRAVELER
			Curiosity.

					PICARD
			That's not an answer. What is
			it that you want?

					TRAVELER
			I have certain... "abilities."
			They give me an understanding of
			-- propulsion. I have been trading
			this for passage on Starfleet
			vessels.

					RIKER
			Allowing Kosinski to take the
			credit for what you did.

					TRAVELER
				(trace of a smile)
			It seemed the sensible way.

					PICARD
			Until now.

					TRAVELER
			Captain, I seek only
			transportation in order to see
			and experience your... your
			reality. I am not a threat to
			you, your ship or your crew.

					WESLEY
			He isn't, Captain. I know he
			isn't.

	Beverly silences Wesley with a look; he may be correct,
	but he's out of line.

					PICARD
			Our "reality?" And in satisfying
			yourself, you have put my ship and
			my crew at great risk.

					TRAVELER
			I have made some mistakes.


   STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/7/87 -- ACT FOUR   43.

96   CONTINUED (2)

					PICARD
			Some mistakes? What kind of
			"mistake" can cause these
			incredible explosions of velocity?

	The Traveler hesitates, just as a physicist of today
	would be given pause if asked to explain nuclear fusion
	to a caveman because...

					TRAVELER
			... I don't know if I can put it
			in terms you'll understand.

					PICARD
			I believe that there may be a warp
			speed that could have gotten us
			to Galaxy M-Thirty-Three... but
			there is no "velocity" of any
			magnitude which could bring us
			to wherever this is. Can you
			tell us if our navigation sensors
			are right? Is this millions of
			light years from where we were?

					TRAVELER
			Yes.

					PICARD
			What got us here?

	The Traveler hesitates. Kosinski moves in closer. He
	doesn't want to miss a word, there might be a way for
	him to salvage something out of this after all.

					TRAVELER
			Thought.

					PICARD
			Thought?!

					TRAVELER
			You do understand don't you that
			thought is the basis of all
			reality? The... "energy" of
			thought, to put it in your terms,
			is very powerful.

					KOSINSKI
			That's not an explanation.

					TRAVELER
			I have the ability to act like
			a lens which focuses thought.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR     44.

96   CONTINUED (3)

					KOSINSKI
			That's just so much nonsense.
			You're asking us to believe in
			magic.

	As tired as he is, the Traveler can still find a chuckle.

					TRAVELER
			Yes -- this could seem like magic
			to you.

					PICARD
			No, it actually makes some sense
			to me. Only the power of thought
			could explain what's been
			happening. Especially out here.

					TRAVELER
			Thought is the essence of where
			you are now. You do understand
			the danger?

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Chaos. What we think is what
			happens.

					TRAVELER
			It pains me I was so careless,
			Captain.
				(sighs with regret)
			My intent was only to observe,
			not to cause this. You should
			not be here until your far, far
			distant future. Certainly not
			until you have learned control.

					RIKER
			You are from a different time,
			aren't you?

					TRAVELER
			Well -- no -- not exactly from
			another "time." Although as you
			understand the concept... yes,
			perhaps that term fits as well
			as any.

					RIKER
			And you have this ability to...
			ah... "travel."

					TRAVELER
			Yes...

  STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT FOUR  45.

96   CONTINUED (4)

					RIKER
			And others of your kind can also
			"travel?"

					TRAVELER
			Yes.

					RIKER
			Then, why -- in all of our history
			-- has there never been a record
			of you or someone like you having
			visited us?

					TRAVELER
				(laughs)
			What wonderful arrogance. There
			is no record because we have not
			visited you before.

					RIKER
			Why not?

					TRAVELER
			Ah. Well, up until now ... if
			you'll forgive this... when
			compared to many others in the
			universe, you have been...
			uninteresting. It's only now that
			your life form begins to merit
			serious attention. I'm...
			sorry...

	The Traveler falls back into a kind of sleep.

					PICARD
			No, no -- none of that.

	Beverly begins hurriedly checking him over.

					BEVERLY
			He's unconscious again.

					PICARD
			Revive him.

	Beverly hesitates, sees Picard's determination, gives
	the Traveler another hypo injection. He begins to stir
	back into consciousness. Beverly gives Picard a
	concerned look.

					BEVERLY
			Whatever you need from him, you
			better get it soon.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR     46.

96   CONTINUED (5)

					RIKER
			I suggest, sir, that the first
			jump out of our galaxy was as he
			said, a "mistake"...

					PICARD
			Or he was distracted by something.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			But it weakened him in some way,
			leading to the incredible jump
			out here.

					KOSINSKI
			Theory!

					PICARD
				(to Kosinski)
			Can you propose some facts that
			fit this?

	Kosinski obviously can't. During this the Traveler is
	back to consciousness, gathering some strength again.
	Picard turns to him.

					PICARD
				(with a hard edge)
			Can you get us back?

					KOSINSKI
			Wait, Captain. Not so fast. We
			have an opportunity for scientific
			discovery here...

					PICARD
			And report our observations how?
			To whom?
				(to Traveler)
			Can you get us back?!

					TRAVELER
			I will try.

					PICARD
			Number One, you'll take the
			Traveler to Main Engineering;
			I'll be on the bridge...

					WESLEY
			He is very weak.

					PICARD
			I know.

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR     47.

96   CONTINUED (6)

					TRAVELER
			The Captain is right. We don't
			have much time.
				(to all)
			But first, I request a moment with
			the captain. Alone!

	Picard reflects, then nods to all the others. They
	LEAVE him alone with the Traveler. Wesley looks from
	the captain to his new friend, turns and WALKS OUT too.

97   TWO SHOT - PICARD AND TRAVELER

	Picard has watched Wesley leave, then:

					PICARD
			Strange how he seems to care for
			you.

	The Traveler nods -- touched.

					TRAVELER
			He will forget me in time. Which
			is as it should be.
				(eyes Picard; then)
			It is Wesley I wanted to speak to
			you about.

					PICARD
			The boy?

					TRAVELER
				(nods)
			It's best you do not repeat this
			to the others... especially not
			to the mother. Whatever may
			happen, it is best it proceeds
			naturally.

					PICARD
				(hurriedly)
			I must get my ship back; do we
			have time for this?

					TRAVELER
			Yes. He and a few like him are
			why I travel.
				(sitting upright; intent
				 now)
			You have it in your power to
			encourage him without
			interfering...

     STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR     48.

97   CONTINUED

					PICARD
			Encourage him in what?

					TRAVELER
			How shall I explain? Are you
			acquainted with the intricacies
			of what is called here... music?

					PICARD
			Somewhat.

					TRAVELER
			And musical genius such as I saw
			in one of your ship's libraries.
			One called Mozart, for example?
				(at Picard's nod)
			Who as a small child wrote
			astonishing symphonies as you call
			them... whose genius made music
			a tangible reality to be not only
			heard, but also seen and felt
			beyond the ability, the
			understanding, of others?

	Traveler begins coming to his feet, Picard supporting
	him.

					TRAVELER
				(continuing)
			Your Wesley is such a person.
			Not with music but with the
			equally lovely intricacies of
			time, energy, propulsion...
				(gestures)
			... and the instruments of this
			vessel which allow all that to
			be played.

	The Traveler begins moving weakly toward the hatch
	leading to the corridor.

					TRAVELER
				(continuing)
			You are right, I must hurry now...
				(pausing at the door)
			You are right in something else.
			He is also just a boy for now.
			He should be encouraged... but
			told none of this.

          STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR         49.

98   INT. CORRIDOR -- RIKER

	As Picard and Traveler ENTER from Sickbay, Riker hurries
	over and Picard indicates the Traveler.

					PICARD
			Help him to Engineering. I'll
			be on the bridge. We must try
			to get back home.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

	He helps support the Traveler, MOVING OFF.

99   PANNING PICARD -- FURTHER ALONG CORRIDOR

	as he comes upon a CREWMEMBER who stands before a wall
	of flame. He's frozen with fear. Picard grabs the man
	by the shoulder.

					PICARD
			Put it out.

					CREWMEMBER
			How?

					PICARD
			Think! Put the flame out in your
			thoughts.

	The crewmember looks confused for a beat, then as he turns
	back to the fire, it's doused.

					PICARD
			Now. Get to your station and
			concentrate on your assignment.

	Picard strides toward the turbolift.

									FADE OUT.

                         END ACT FOUR                           

          STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE         50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

100  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as before.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, any time entry is
			meaningless. We have no choice
			but to repeat the same warp
			experiment...

101  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - EMPHASIZING TRAVELER

	Flanked by Riker, Argyle and Kosinski as Traveler moves
	to the computer. Wesley HURRIES IN, stops with a
	questioning expression. The Traveler nods to Riker who
	gestures Wesley to come in to one side.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... but wish one variation. A
			principal part of this warp
			formula will be the thoughts of
			everyone aboard the Enterprise.
			We have no idea exactly how this
			works...

102  EXT. MAIN BRIDGE - ESTABLISHING

	the balance of our regulars at their positions.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... we understand only that the
			Traveler makes use of this
			somehow. It will be most
			important that those aboard avoid
			random thoughts that might change
			the reality of what we're
			attempting to do.

	Picard turns to Troi.

					PICARD
			Any further advice, Counselor?

       STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT FIVE       51.

102  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			When you begin the attempt, there
			will be stress... And it's only
			natural that the crew's
			concentration will shift.

					TASHA
			Plus some genuine fear, Captain.
			You can't notice what's outside
			without feeling some of that.

	Picard nods, reaches to touch a control. His VOICE
	BECOMES AMPLIFIED.

					PICARD
			ALL DECKS, THIS IS THE CAPTAIN
			SPEAKING. ALL DECKS...

103  INT. ENTERPRISE - MONTAGE

	A Crewmember on a unicycle, making a slow turn which
	brings his face INTO CAMERA -- and the back INTO FULL
	FIGURE SHOT with the unicycle gone and the man stopping,
	looking for the unicycle, half-puzzled and half aware of
	Picard's words. Plus interposing scenes of people
	simply listening.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(amplified)
			... I MUST HAVE YOUR FULL
			ATTENTION. IN A FEW MOMENTS AS
			WE ATTEMPT TO WARP BACK HOME, IT
			IS VITAL... ABSOLUTELY VITAL, THAT
			YOU CENTER YOUR THOUGHTS ON YOUR
			DUTY... OR UPON THE WELFARE OF
			THE ONE CALLED 'THE TRAVELER.'
			THINK OF GIVING HIM SOME...

104  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Riker and the others listen.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(amplified)
			... OF YOUR STRENGTH. URGENT.
			THIS IS AN ORDER. YOU MUST
			TRY TO DO THIS.

	CAMERA begins PUSHING IN on Picard's face.

       STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT FIVE       52.

104  CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(continuing; amplified)
			YOU WILL ATTEMPT NOW TO CONCENTRATE
			COMPLETELY ON EITHER YOUR DUTY OF
			THE MOMENT... OR UPON THE
			TRAVELER... ON HIS WELL BEING.

105  OMITTED

106  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	The Traveler smiles as he sits at the same secondary
	computer panel.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(amplified)
			THINK OF HIM AS SOMEONE YOU CARE
			DEEPLY ABOUT.

107  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard turns to Troi.

					PICARD
			And now to focus their thoughts
			on that...

	He reaches over to his panel.

					PICARD
				(continuing; amplified)
			... ALL DECKS, ALL STATIONS, GO
			TO BATTLE STATIONS.

	The Bridge KLAXON SOUNDS FIVE TIMES and the emergency
	RED LIGHTS begin BLINKING.

108  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Red lights are blinking. Traveler turns:

					TRAVELER
			I will need Kosinski back on the
			main computer.

	From OUT OF CAMERA RANGE where he has been hiding,
	Kosinski APPEARS.

          STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE         53.

108  CONTINUED

					KOSINSKI
				(tentative)
			You need me?

					TRAVELER
			Yes --

	It's probably not true, but Kosinski does not care. The
	gesture fills part of the gaping hole in his ego. Riker
	examines the Traveler.

					RIKER
			You're looking better.

					TRAVELER
				(nods)
			I'm feeling better.

109  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard gets it started.

					PICARD
			Helm, set in warp one point five,
			retroactive course.

					GEORDI
			Warp one point five, sir.
			Retroactive two-six-one mark
			three-one.

					PICARD
				(into Com)
			Bridge to Engineering...Standby.

					TROI
				(smiling)
			There is such an abundance of
			well-being on this ship. It feels
			like...
				(she smiles)
			... quite wonderful.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Engineering to bridge, we're
			ready.

					PICARD
			On my order, Mister Data... Mister
			La Forge...

          STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE         54.

110  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	The Traveler on the computer.

111  RIKER AND ENGINEERING PERSONNEL

	They watch intently.

112  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone tense.

					PICARD
			Engage!

113  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	There is an explosion of speed -- but not as much as we
	saw when coming out here.

114  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and the Bridge crew -- intent on their
	instruments...

					PICARD
			It's not happening... not
			enough...

115  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	The Traveler and Kosinski increase their tempo. The
	phasing occurs.

116  ANGLE EMPHASIZING TRAVELER AND WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	The phasing stops; the Traveler looks concerned at this.
	Wesley moves closer, touches the Traveler anxiously on
	the shoulder -- and then a major phasing occurs.
	Traveler smiles at Wesley, but shakes his head at the
	hand on his shoulder. Wesley withdraws it, continues
	watching. The Traveler phases -- almost out this time,
	then back, then:

117  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It happens. The same effect that brought the ship out
	here.

       STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT FIVE       55.

118  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - EMPHASIZING TRAVELER

	Phasing so completely his image is almost gone. Wesley
	reacts, concerned. Then the Traveler DISAPPEARS.

119  ANGLE ON WESLEY

	Shaken, somehow, he realizes the Traveler is gone this
	time for good.

120  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Coming out of a MIXED WARP SPEED EFFECT to travel normal
	warp.

121  INT. BRIDGE - ESTABLISHING

	Everyone looking very relieved. The red alert lights
	go out.

					DATA
			Warp one-point-five, sir...
				(turns)
			... which is what my instruments
			have read all along.

					GEORDI
			Our position reads exactly what
			it was before this sleigh-ride
			began, sir.

					DATA
			Sleigh-ride?

	Picard waves Data off.

					GEORDI
			Or whatever you want to call it,
			Data. I don't have a name for
			it.

	The turbolift door OPENS. Riker ENTERS the bridge,
	moving to his position as:

					RIKER
			The Traveler's gone, sir.

					PICARD
			Gone?

          STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE         56.

121  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(nods)
			He phased completely out of
			existence... at least out of our
			existence.

	Picard takes a moment to consider this. Then:

					PICARD
			Attention all decks. This is to
			inform you that the Traveler has
			left us. With your support, he
			has returned us to our galaxy.
			Wherever he has gone, we wish him
			well.

					PICARD
				(continuing; to Riker)
			Have the boy come up on the
			bridge, Number One.

	Riker starts to either object or comment on this. Then
	he decides instead to obey the order.

					RIKER
				(speaking toward his
				 companel)
			Wesley Crusher, report to the
			Bridge.
				(looks to Picard, adds)
			On the double.

	A flicker of a smile from Picard... almost.

					PICARD
			Our next assignment is on this
			heading?

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, Mister La Forge...
			Increase to warp five. Same
			heading.

					DATA
			Warp five, sir.

					GEORDI
			Same heading, sir.

          STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE         57.

121  CONTINUED: (2)

	The turbolift doors snap OPEN. It is Wesley, looking a
	bit warily toward Picard.

					PICARD
			Come onto the bridge, Wesley.
				(as Wesley hesitates)
			Move!

	Wesley hurries onto the bridge and approaches Picard.
	All the Bridge Crew watch with interest. No one knows
	what is coming.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker told me how
			supportive you were in
			Engineering. Well done.

	Wesley stiffens with pride.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			At ease -- sit here in Command.

	Picard indicates the bench beside Troi. Wesley
	hesitates.

					RIKER
			Captain -- that's not allowed.
			Your orders.

					PICARD
			Oh, that's true. I can't waive
			them again.
				(to Wesley)
			Only commissioned officers.

					WESLEY
			It's quite all right, sir, I
			understand.

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Please don't interrupt me, Wesley.

					WESLEY
				(very nervous again)
			Sorry, sir...

	Picard looks first from Riker then to Wesley and back
	to Riker. He knows that Riker is orchestrating this
	a little.

          STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE         58.

121  CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Any commission rank?
				(he pauses)
			Even an ensign?

					RIKER
			Then he would have authorized
			access to the bridge.

					PICARD
			Well, then, I'll have to make him
			an Acting Ensign.
				(he touches a switch)
			Captain's log Stardate 41263.4.
			For outstanding performance in
			the best of Starfleet tradition
			-- Wesley Crusher is made acting
			ensign. With all the duties and
			privileges of that rank.
				(he clicks off)
			And Mister Crusher, whether the
			rank becomes permanent is up to
			you.
				(to Wesley)
			At the first opportunity your
			entrance application will be
			tendered to Starfleet Academy.
			Until then you will learn this
			ship. Every operation -- every
			function. Commander Riker -- a
			duty schedule for Mister Crusher.
			Heavy on study.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Meanwhile, you can sit and learn
			something here.

	Wesley steps over and takes his seat. His eyes shining
	as he looks around the bridge -- belonging for the first
	time in his life.

122  FULL ON COMMAND AREA

	Riker glances over at Wesley, then to Picard.

          STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE         59.

122  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Sir, shall I send for Doctor
			Crusher?

					PICARD
			Why? Is someone ill?
				(beat; quietly to
				 Wesley)
			Or do you want to go tell her
			about this?

123  ANGLE EMPHASIZING WESLEY

	Tempted, but:

					WESLEY
			If you don't mind, sir, I'd like
			to sit here awhile. I'll tell
			her later.

124  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Warps away.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 

                      "The Last Outpost" 
                          #40271-107 

                           Story by 
                       Richard Krzemien 

                          Teleplay by 
                        Herbert Wright 

                          Directed by 
                         Richard Colla 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                      REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        AUGUST 7, 1987

         STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Last Outpost" 

                             CAST 

                PICARD             DAIMON TAAR (FERENGI)
                RIKER              TWO TEEN BOYS
                DATA                  MATTHEWS
                TROI                  POLA
                BEVERLY            TRANSPORTER CHIEF
                TASHA              TASHA
                WORF               FERENGI
                GEORDI             LETEK (LEADER)
                                   MORDOC
                                   KAYRON

                                   PORTAL


         STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Last Outpost" 

                             SETS 

           INTERIORS                   EXTERIORS
          
           ENTERPRISE                  USS ENTERPRISE
             Main Bridge
             Conference Room           FERENGI VESSEL
             Briefing Room
              (re-dress of Ready Room) PLANET SURFACE (GAMMA TAURI IV)
             Transporter Room

       STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The Last Outpost"                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	A DOT OF LIGHT becomes a starship, as the USS Enterprise
	rockets directly TOWARD CAMERA, driving hard at warp
	speed... in chase.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41194.6.
			We are in pursuit of a starship
			of Ferengi design. Our mission
			is...

2    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	At their regular stations, intent upon the chase, are
	PICARD, RIKER, TROI, DATA, GEORDI, TASHA and WORF.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... to intercept and recover a T-9
			energy converter which the Ferengi
			stole from an unmanned monitor
			post on Gamma Tauri IV -- a theft
			which automatic scanners recorded,
			providing us...

3    ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Part of the vast galaxy STARFIELD, streaking by as the
	Enterprise plummets through in high warp. A computer
	targeting CIRCLE silently searches the screen.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... with the long awaited
			opportunity to make close contact
			with a Ferengi vessel. If we
			succeed in this chase, it
			will be Starfleet's first look
			at a life form... which discounting
			rumor, we know almost nothing
			about.

       STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - TEASER       2.

3    CONTINUED:

	The circle stops, brightens, BEEPS -- a signal "on
	target."

4    EMPHASIZING PICARD

					RIKER
			There she is!

					PICARD
			Enlarge.

5    ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The circle becomes a magnifier, homing in on a
	non-moving PINPOINT OF LIGHT, as the outside scene
	continues to streak.

					PICARD
			What is their course?

6    INTERCUT PRINCIPALS AND VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	All eyes are intent on the viewscreen. Considerable
	excitement on the bridge in anticipation of seeing the
	Ferengi vessel. Suddenly the growing pinpoint veers
	sharply left.

					GEORDI
			They are now angling through that
			solar system, Captain.

					PICARD
			Identify.

					DATA
			Listed as Delphi Ardu, sir.
			Eleven planets, unexplored.

					RIKER
			Stay with them, La Forge.

	The Enterprise readjusts, and the starfield shifts to
	the right, placing its target back "on center." Another
	BEEP as that occurs.

					TASHA
			Sensors read a power surge on
			their last maneuver, Captain.

       STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - TEASER       3.

6    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			They are dropping to sub-warp
			speed... !

					PICARD
				(quickly)
			Reduce to impulse power... !

7    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	showing WARP TO SUBWARP EFFECT.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INTERCUT PRINCIPALS AND VIEWER
	(OPTICAL)

	The Ferengi vessel becoming LARGER, but its shape and
	details still undefined.

					TASHA
			Sensor fluctuations in the energy
			readings from it, Captain.

					DATA
			Possibility: a malfunction in
			their engines, sir.

					GEORDI
			Breaks my heart.

					WORF
			In visual range, Captain.

					PICARD
			Fully enlarge!

	On screen APPEARS the FERENGI STARSHIP: a strange
	horseshoe crab-like design, a bit smaller than the
	Enterprise. The alien vessel is now passing near a
	CLOUDED PLANET.

					GEORDI
			Hello, stranger!

					PICARD
			Very impressive design.

	From their reaction, the Bridge Crew realize this is an
	historic moment.

       STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - TEASER       4.

8    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Anything on that design, Data?

					DATA
			Nothing specific, sir. As you
			know, Ferengi technology is
			estimated to be generally equal
			to our own...

					PICARD
			Which does not mean identical,
			however...

					DATA
			Correct, sir. We are no doubt
			advanced in some areas, they in
			others...

					GEORDI
				(interrupts)
			They show another power surge,
			sir.

	Then from the Ferengi starcraft, an electric-wave ARC
	RIPPLES out and back from the trailing sides. It is
	something like a spacebourne stingray.

					WORF
			They are firing on us!

	The viewscreen abruptly FLARES as the neon-bright arc
	hits the Enterprise's forward quarter! (OPTICAL) All
	the Bridge lights dim and come back up from the
	crackling pulse attack!

					PICARD
			Damage report!

					TASHA
			Shields holding!

					DATA
			Mostly electromagnetic, sir.
			Fusion generator and batteries
			down by...

					GEORDI
				(interrupts)
			Our impulse engines are surging!

					WORF
			They're firing again.

	And then ANOTHER ARC hits! A second FLARE! (OPTICAL)

       STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - TEASER       5.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					TASHA
			Deflector shield power weakening,
			Captain.
				(looks up)
			Phasers ready, sir. Photon
			torpedoes ready...

					RIKER
			Shall we return their fire,
			sir... ?

					PICARD
			Negative, Number One. They are
			reacting to close pursuit.
				(to Geordi)
			Fall back a bit but stay with
			them.

	On the viewer, the Ferengi starship now swivels toward
	the Enterprise, pointing a snakehead-like prow in our
	direction.

					DATA
			They are slowing too, sir.

					TASHA
			They may be turning to fight!

					PICARD
			Open hailing freq...
				(to Geordi)
			Why are we gaining on them? Don't
			anticipate...

					GEORDI
			I'm not, sir! Something's wrong...

					DATA
			Sir, something is dragging us
			forward.

					PICARD
			Yes, I read it, too. Lieutenant
			Yar, what do your sensors show?

					TASHA
			Not certain, sir. I'm getting very
			confusing readings.

9    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND FERENGI STARSHIP
	(OPTICAL)

	Both spacecraft are moving toward adjacent orbits of
	the clouded planet.

       STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - TEASER       6.

10   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INTERCUTTING MAIN VIEWER
	(OPTICAL)

	On the viewscreen, the planet plus the Ferengi vessel
	even closer now.

					DATA
			Captain, this shouldn't be. Our
			ship's power systems are failing!

					TASHA
			Deflector shields failing, phasers
			going inoperative, sir...

					GEORDI
			Something is completely
			immobilizing us, Captain!

					WORF
			Immobilized by the damn Ferengi?!

					PICARD
			I need more information! Identify
			what they are using!

11   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND FERENGI VESSEL (OPTICAL))

	in orbit of the planet, now locked together by that
	"something."

12   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD (OPTICAL)

	all his bridge crew intently seeking an answer.

					RIKER
			Obviously we've underestimated
			their technology, Captain...

					PICARD
				(nods, rises;
				 alarmed)
			Considerably. It appears the
			Ferengi have us right where they
			want us -- in their sights.

	CAMERA TIGHTENS PAST our troubled command team to the
	Main Viewscreen, on which the mysterious Ferengi
	starship challenges the Enterprise, floating under the
	murky globe above, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND FERENGI STARSHIP
	(OPTICAL)

	Locked in adjacent orbit of the nearby clouded planet.

14   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	as the professionals go about their business. Picard
	turns to Tasha:

					PICARD
			Are we searching all frequencies?
			Any sign of any kind of message?

					TASHA
			Negative, sir.

					PICARD
			Weapon report, Lieutenant Worf.

					WORF
			I have phasers and torpedoes
			armed, but I show insufficient
			power to fire them.

					PICARD
			Engineering, give me status on
			power recovery.
				(waits; no answer)
			Engineering, come in.
				(beat)
			Why aren't they answering?
				(waits; turns
				 to Geordi)
			Go below, Lieutenant. Get me a
			full report from Engineering.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

	Geordi EXITS to the turbolift, as Riker studies the
	viewer.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      8.

14   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			It seems impossible they could
			be draining all power from all
			systems.

	Troi is still facing the viewer, her face a picture of
	concentration, of mental penetration.

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			I'm sensing nothing from them
			Captain. Which could mean they
			can shield their thoughts and
			emotions from others.

					PICARD
			Which still makes it our move.

					TROI
			Sir, they may know as little about
			us as we do about them.

					RIKER
			Except that they know they've got
			us in deep trouble.

					PICARD
			If so, the question becomes how
			will they use that knowledge?
				(to Data)
			Is there any hard information on
			them in any file, Data?

					DATA
			None, sir. Only hearsay and
			thirdhand reports, most of which
			conflict.

					RIKER
			Which rumors do not conflict?

					DATA
			That the Ferengi are... well, the
			best description may be "traders."

					PICARD
			What kind of "traders"?

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      9.

14   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			A more accurate comparison modern
			scholars have drawn from Earth
			history cites the ocean-going
			"Yankee Traders" of eighteenth
			and nineteenth century America,
			sir.

					RIKER
			From the history of my forebears?
			"Yankee Traders?"

					DATA
				(nods)
			Who sail, in this case the
			galaxy, in search of mercantile
			and territorial opportunity.

					RIKER
			And are those scholars saying
			the Ferengi may not be too
			different from us?

					DATA
			Hardly, sir. I believe this
			analogy refers to the nefarious
			capitalist manner in which the
			Ferengi are known to conduct their
			affairs of commerce.
				(thought)
			"Never give a sucker an even
			break."

	Picard and Riker exchange puzzled looks.

					PICARD
			And what does that mean, Data?

					DATA
			I'm not sure, sir. That entry was
			only identified as "slang", terms
			or expressions which typify
			everyday language of...

					PICARD
			I know what slang is, Data. I just
			haven't heard of that particular
			saying.

					RIKER
			But "Yankee Traders"...
				(smile)
			I like the sound of that. Has a
			nice historical ring to it.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      10.

14   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(impatient)
			Engineering?
				(no answer; to Riker)
			Join La Forge "down below", Number
			One. Without our warp capacity,
			we're just one big floating
			target.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	Riker's OFF to the turbolift, as Picard studies the
	viewer.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			What other pertinent meaning do
			you draw from this analogy,
			"Yankee Traders?"

					DATA
			Well, I doubt if they wear red,
			white and blue, sir. Or look
			anything like Uncle Sam.

	Except for Picard, Data meets uncomprehending stares.
	(That allusion dates too far back from the twenty-fourth
	century.)

					WORF
			Uncle who?

					TASHA
			What have bright, primal colors
			got to do with it?

					PICARD
			Yes, I understand the allusion.
				(nods)
			Colors that once identified
			nations during the time when they
			competed against each other. Red,
			white and blue for the United
			States...
				(muses)
			Whereas the French oddly used the
			same colors in the order of blue,
			white, and red...

					DATA
			... and the German nation black,
			red and gold; the Italians green,
			white and red; the British...

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      11.

14   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
				(annoyed)
			Enough, Data!

					DATA
			Sir, it was you who...

					PICARD
				(snaps)
			We're discussing the Ferengi,
			Data!
				(slow burn)
			Mon Dieu, I wish I knew what they
			will do next...

					DATA
			Given what is occurring to our
			vessel, Captain, their weapons
			could be vastly superior to ours.

	Picard has to fight off irritation again.

					PICARD
			Yes, Data. That seems a
			reasonable assumption.
				(louder)
			Engineering?!

	But Picard is still without an answer.

14A  INT. ENTERPRISE - ENGINE ROOM

	Riker, Geordi and TWO ENGINEERS anguish over the control
	board.

					RIKER
			Bottom line, La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Not good, sir. The Ferengi
			forcefield that holds this ship
			compensates...
				(taps board)
			Almost as fast as we increase
			power.

					RIKER
			Almost?

	Using his hands as a demonstration, Geordi tries to
	explain the "isometric" problem of the forcefield.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      12.

14A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			There's a point-three-hundred,
			seventy-two millisecond delay
			between use of our power and the
			neutralizing counter-force of the
			Ferengi...
				(stumped)
			We push and they push back in
			equal force, sir.

					RIKER
				(idea)
			And what is our acceleration delay
			between slow-reverse impulse and
			top warp speed?

					GEORDI
			Point-three-hundred millisecond.
				(big smile)
			I know what you're thinking. Shift
			down and then blow hard into warp
			nine, yes? Come back fighting,
			whooey!

					RIKER
			Can we do it, Geordi?

					GEORDI
			Ask me after it's done, sir.
				(to Engineers)
			I want a slow reverse-power
			drop-off over five minutes...
				(to Riker)
			We'll show them what this baby
			can do, sir.

					RIKER
			Give me everything you've got.

					GEORDI
			Aye, aye, sir.

	At that, Riker EXITS, as CAMERA TIGHTENS on Geordi.

14B  INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard studies the Ferengi vessel, as Riker details the
	plan.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      13.

14B  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			... and with a sudden, abrupt power
			surge to high warp speed, Captain,
			I believe we can break loose from
			the Ferengi forcefield.

					PICARD
			I wish I knew how they are doing
			this to us.

					RIKER
			I wonder what they're thinking
			over there.

					PICARD
			That's easy. They're wondering
			what we are thinking... and what
			we might do next.

					WORF
			I say fight, sir. There is
			nothing shameful in falling before
			a superior enemy.

	Geordi ENTERS the Bridge from the turbolift.

					PICARD
				(thin smile at Worf)
			And nothing shameful about a
			strategic retreat, either.

					GEORDI
			All systems ready, Captain. And
			communication's restored to
			Engineering.

					PICARD
			Excellent, La Forge.
				(to Riker)
			Let's throw them off guard.
				(turning)
			Lieutenant Yar. Open hailing
			frequencies.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

					PICARD
			At least, I won't begin with
			weakness.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      14.

14B  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(looking up; voice
				 AMPLIFIED)
			Attention Ferengi starship! This
			is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
			USS Enterprise. In the name of
			the United Federation of Planets,
			I demand you return the T-9 energy
			converter you removed from Gamma
			Tauri IV.
				(to Tasha; normal voice)
			Send in all language forms.

					TASHA
			All language forms, sir.

					PICARD
			Sometimes, Riker, the best way
			to win a fight is not to be there.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir. "He will triumph who
			knows when to fight and when not
			to fight."

					PICARD
			Glad the Academy still teaches
			the strategy of Sun Tzu...
				(to Geordi)
			Let's hope that delay proves out,
			La Forge.

					GEORDI
				(nods)
			Point-three-hundred milliseconds,
			sir.

					PICARD
			We'll blast full power into warp
			nine. Ready?

					GEORDI
			All systems ready, Captain.

					PICARD
			Countdown to three. Stand by on
			phasers.
				(firm)
			One. Set warp to nine.
				(everyone tenses)
			Two. Divert shield power to main
			engines...
				(they brace)
			Three!

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      15.

14B  CONTINUED: (3)

	With the massive jolt of power let go from the combined
	forcefield energy-synergy of the Enterprise, all the
	bridge lights FLARE wildly! But other than a momentary
	tremble, Starfleet's finest remains in place... the
	Ferengi vessel still on the viewer, the planet above.

					PICARD
				(softly)
			Merde.
				(troubled)
			Shields up.

	For a defeated beat, the crew resume their vigil.

14C  ANGLES ON COMPUTER DISPLAYS

	All the computers go crazy, violently ALIVE in a flood
	of flashing information "read!"

14D  BACK TO SCENE

					DATA
			Captain? I think you better see
			this...

					PICARD
				(moving to Data)
			What's wrong?

					DATA
			In my opinion, someone is reading
			every file, every "bit" of
			information stored in the
			Enterprise memory banks...

					GEORDI
				(impressed)
			They can do that?

					DATA
			And more, perhaps.

	A pall of defeat darkens the room.

					PICARD
				(into Com)
			Doctor Crusher to the bridge.
				(to entire bridge)
			Conference evaluation.

	Picard stands and the Main Bridge crew begins to MOVE
	OFF.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      16.

14D  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			If I may recommend something,
			Captain, with our attention on
			the Ferengi vessel, we have
			ignored the planet.

15   ANGLE INCLUDING VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Picard CROSSING Bridge, checks the Main Viewer on which
	the cloud shrouded planet is prominent, although not
	particularly unusual from this perspective. Picard
	glances there, then:

					PICARD
			Consult the charts on this
			planet, Data. See what we have
			on it in the library.

	Picard leads the way OFF to the Conference Room.

16   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	as Picard faces Riker, Beverly, Troi, Geordi, Tasha and
	Worf.

					BEVERLY
			No response on hailing
			frequencies?

					PICARD
			We had no response.
				(including the others)
			So, while we still have some power
			left, it is time for difficult
			decisions.
				(thin smile)
			While we cannot have a democracy
			aboard, I value your considered
			opinions.

	Tasha is the first to look up.

					TASHA
			I say put all available power into
			a full-out combined phaser and
			photon torpedo salvo. Destroy
			their ability to sustain this
			forcefield, sir.

					WORF
			Yes! Hit them hard and hit them
			fast.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      17.

16   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Impractical and provocative.
			Assuming even that we have the
			power to support that tactic.

					TASHA
			But Captain, firing on us was not
			an act of war?

					TROI
			The facts are that the Ferengi
			did fire at us, but we were
			chasing them. Since then, they've
			only searched our computers,
			trying to learn who and what we
			are.

					PICARD
			Your point, Counselor?

					TROI
			Let's talk to them.

					PICARD
			That has been tried; no response.

					TROI
			But did we tell them anything they
			wanted to hear?

	There's not a person present who doesn't know the
	implication of that statement.

					PICARD
			Any other observations?

	Picard waits; there are none.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Thank you all for your advice and
			counsel. Now if you will excuse
			me, I'd like to be left alone with
			Commander Riker.

	All his Officers EXIT the Conference Room, except Riker.

					PICARD
			As my first officer, I assume you
			fully realize our situation.
			Although the final decision must
			be mine, this is your opportunity
			to speak your mind.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      18.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			I believe we have covered all
			available alternatives, Captain,
			but...
				(supportive)
			Are there any other options you
			wish to analyze?

					PICARD
			The only one left needs no
			conversation, Number One. And it
			is the only one we must avoid.

					RIKER
			Sir?

					PICARD
			Total annihilation.

	And Riker nods understandingly, EXITS, leaving Picard
	with the most difficult decision of his Starfleet
	career, perhaps his last....

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	All crew are at their stations, expectant -- the Ferengi
	menace still commanding the viewscreen. A beat, then
	Picard ENTERS, going to his chair.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					DATA
			Open, Captain.

					PICARD
				(a pregnant beat)
			Attention, Ferengi starship! This
			is Captain Picard. It is obvious
			we have a situation here that
			needs resolving... And we are
			willing to do whatever is
			reasonable and necessary. I would
			like... I would appreciate...
			your presenting your terms to us.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT ONE      19.

17   CONTINUED:

	The unspeakable spoken, as CAMERA TIGHTENS on Picard's
	grim visage... the return sub-space channel empty save
	for static, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      20.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

18   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still locked together with the silent Ferengi starship,
	near the mysterious murky globe.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41194.8. It
			is with a heavy heart that I have
			offered to meet...

19   EXT. SPACE - CLOSE ON FERENGI STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	enigmatic, baffling and also immobile.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... whatever reasonable and
			necessary terms are demanded by
			the Ferengi. I fear for my people
			and my vessel in the event the
			unknown Ferengi ask the
			unreasonable. How...

20   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	all waiting to hear from the unknown Ferengi.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... can I oppose even unreasonable
			demands?

					RIKER
			It's moving, sir.

21   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER - FERENGI STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The snakehead-like prow's pushing out from the ship
	body.

					WORF (V.O.)
			We ask to surrender and now they
			fire on us?

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      21.

22   INTERCUTTING - BRIDGE REGULARS AND MAIN VIEWERS
	(OPTICAL)

	as our Bridge Crew react.

					TASHA
			Ready torpedoes, sir? There's
			enough power for a couple of them.

					PICARD
			Ready. But hold at ready,
			Lieutenant.
				(to Data)
			Open hailing frequencies.

					DATA
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

	The Ferengi ship now extends gun-like arms from either
	side of the prow...

					PICARD
			Ferengi vessel, we are awaiting
			your response.

	They await an answer, get none.

					TASHA
			Suggest first strike, sir. Our
			shields now only have sixty-three
			seconds of power available before
			lowering.

					WORF
			If the Ferengi ship's sensors can
			read us, sir, they will be waiting
			until we are most vulnerable...

					RIKER
			Captain, I'm afraid I agree.
			Since they haven't bothered to
			answer us...

					PICARD
				(interrupting; quiet
				 voiced)
			I'll wait a bit more, Number One.

	Picard is like an old war dog at work for peace. The
	suspense on the bridge is electric...

					TASHA
			Fifty seconds...

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      22.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Patience. Patience...

	At that moment, the sub-space channel CRACKLES loudly,
	the Ferengi accent alien, clipped, arrogant.

					TAAR'S COM VOICE
			The quicker we can come to terms,
			the better, NCC 1701-D.

	There's no visual sent, but Picard is relieved.

					PICARD
			Who is speaking?

					TAAR'S COM VOICE
			I am Taar. DaiMon of the Ferengi.
			You wished to discuss surrender,
			Captain Picard?

					PICARD
			What I actually said, DaiMon,
			is...

					TAAR'S COM VOICE
				(interrupting)
			UNCONDITIONAL...

	The Bridge reverberates with Taar's booming voice,
	shattering every last hope.

					TAAR'S COM VOICE
				(continuing; a difficult
				 beat)
			... Surrender, I warn you, is...
				(emphatic)
			Totally unacceptable!!
				(desperate but proud)
			We will die to the last one of
			us before such dishonor!

	Nobody can believe their ears! Picard shares a look with
	Riker and Troi, understanding now the incredible thing
	that has happened. Picard turns quickly to Tasha, makes
	a hand/slash signal. In response, Tasha touches her
	panel.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequency off, sir.

	Now WE SEE Picard at his command best as he gives a
	series of orders.

18:[1,#b]
      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      23.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Something has seized their ship
			too. They're in the same predicament
			as us.
				(to Geordi)
			Launch a sensor probe. Set it
			to search for the source of this
			"something" that's holding us both.
				(to Tasha)
			Back to hailing fequencies, fast.
				(Com technique)
			... and so I regret DaiMon Taar
			that I can no longer negotiate
			unless it is conducted visually.

					TAAR'S COM VOICE
				(beat; concerned)
			Your complete message not
			received, Enterprise. But visual
			communication is against our
			custom.

					PICARD
				(into Com)
			And it is against Starfleet orders
			to accept a surrender otherwise.
			Do you withdraw your surrender
			offer?

	A long delay -- enough time for the Enterprise Crew to
	become nervous. Then:

					TAAR'S COM VOICE
			You give us no choice, Enterprise.
			May we have a visual on you too?

23   EMPHASIZING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as Picard answers on Com, signaling Troi to set the
	viewscreen accordingly.

					PICARD
				(into Com)
			Agreed, DaiMon Taar. You should
			be able to view us now.
				(waits)
			Do you have us on your screen?

					TAAR'S COM VOICE
			We... are now viewing you.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      24.

24   CLOSE ON MAIN VIEWER

	The MAIN VIEWER FLICKERS and AN IMAGE OF DAIMON TAAR'S
	FERENGI FACE comes into sight -- large, menacing,
	lens-twisted and very brightly lit.

25   WIDER ANGLE ON MAIN BRIDGE

	giving reactions of our principals.

					TAAR'S COM VOICE
			I do not know how your twisted
			alien culture has paralyzed our
			vessel but I concede your
			'Enterprise' is superior.
				(snaps)
			We will return your worthless T-9
			device and we offer the life of
			our second officers as required
			by the Ferengi code.

	The Enterprise crew does not give themselves away with
	cheers, but the relief is evident.

					DATA
			I am relieved we have no such code
			involving our second officers.

					TAAR (V.O.)
			Is this to your satisfaction,
			Picard Captain?

					PICARD
			Your offer may be inadequate, but
			I will discuss it with my staff.
			Stand by for further communications.

	The CRACKLE ends, the Ferengi transmission complete.

26   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	It is a place dominated by a viewing screen which is
	flanked by computer panels. TWO TEEN BOYS are
	inspecting the starship reliefs. They see Picard
	coming, make their hasty EXIT as the bridge personnel
	ENTER... leaving a plaything near the viewscreen, a
	Chinese finger PUZZLE.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      25.

26   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to the Teens on
				 ENTERING)
			Matthews! Pola! You know this
			area is off-limits.
				(as Boys LEAVE)
			Boys will be boys, Captain.

	Picard gives Riker a withering look at this statement.
	Data and Geordi also ENTER.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			Have you launched the probe?

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir. We'll get readings
			soon.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			If we're not holding the Ferengi
			and they're not holding us... then
			who the hell is?
				(to Data)
			Next, you wanted to show us
			something?

					DATA
			As requested, Captain,
			library-computer information on
			this planet.

27   ANGLE EMPHASIZING DATA AND VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Data has picked up the finger-puzzle game, plays with it
	abstractly, as:

					DATA
			It has been charted only, from
			long range scans. It is Class
			M, but with no indications of life
			forms, sentient or otherwise.
			However, you may find this of
			interest...

	Data touches a panel and on the screen APPEARS AN IMAGE
	OF A HOLOGRAPHIC STAR MAP with a huge ball of artificial
	connecting lines. An INCOMPREHENSIBLE ALIEN LEGEND
	APPEARS TOO.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      26.

27   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Resolving it into our language...

	Data touches a control and an unusual SYMBOL APPEARS,
	together, with the words "TKON EMPIRE."

					PICARD
			A space federation of some sort.
			But I've never heard the word
			"Tkon."

					DATA
				(distracted by stuck
				 finger)
			Understandable. It has been
			extinct six hundred thousand
			of... of our years.
				(back to viewer; back
				 to finger problem)
			According to... legend, these
			planets... were outposts... of that
			empire...

	Data has put his opposing finger from his other hand
	into the open puzzle end... and pulls it tight, trapping
	himself. Another snap or two finds him quite ensnared.

					PICARD
			Data. What are you doing?

					DATA
			Apologies, Captain. I seem to have
			reached an odd functional impass.
			I am, ah...
				(futile tug)
			Stuck.

					PICARD
			Then get unstuck and continue your
			briefing.

					DATA
			Yes, sir. That is what I am trying
			to do...
				(no go again)
			But the solution eludes me.

					GEORDI
				(laughs)
			My hero.

	Picard reaches over, grabs Data's hands in his own and
	pushes in... releasing Data's trapped fingers.

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      27.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Continue, Commander. Now!

					DATA
				(eyeing the puzzle)
			Intriguing.
				(then quickly indicating
				 viewscreen)
			Again, only legend, but it
			describes the Empire as impossibly
			huge and powerful.

					RIKER
				(eyeing viewscreen)
			Surrounded by stars whose planets
			formed its defensive system?

					DATA
			Correct, sir. Outposts. And the
			planet below was possibly one of
			them...

	Interrupted by the Bos'n SIGNAL, followed by:

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Excuse the interruption, Captain,
			but this may be worth it. We're
			now receiving a signal from the
			probe.

					PICARD
			We'll take it here, please.

	The VIEWSCREEN FLICKERS, BECOMES AN IMAGE SHOWING
	PLANET, FERENGI VESSEL, AND THE ENTERPRISE. WAVY,
	PULSATING, EERIE-GREEN CURVLINEAR LINES reach up
	mushroom-like from a point on the planet surface -- up
	and around the two space vessels.

					GEORDI
			Incredible!

					RIKER
			That's our mysterious "something,"
			Captain. It is a forcefield of
			some kind...

					PICARD
			Reaching up from the planet
			surface. What enormous power!
				(to Data)
			How does the legend describe the
			end of the Tkon Empire?

      STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT TWO      28.

27   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			By their Sun going supernova, sir.

					PICARD
			Could this planet have escaped
			that?

28   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data touches the panel and VIEWER IMAGE CHANGES BACK TO
	THE TKON EMPIRE CHART. He indicates a distant one of
	the surrounding stars.

					DATA
			This planet, Gamma Tauri IV,
			could have been the most distant
			outpost, sir, in theory. But
			since it shows no life form readings...

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			We'll have to look it over, Number
			One. Stand by with an away team.

					RIKER
				(stands)
			And if the Ferengi also realize
			the forcefield emanates from the
			planet, sir?

					PICARD
				(considers it)
			That's a complication. We may
			have to ask them to join us in
			this.

					GEORDI
				(surprised)
			Team up with the Ferengi, sir?

					PICARD
			We were ordered to learn what we
			can about them. Do you know of
			a better way than that?

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     29.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

29   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND FERENGI VESSEL (OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. In
			orbit of the mysterious planet
			Gamma Tauri IV in the Delphi Ardu
			star system, whose unexplained
			forcefield has seized us with a
			power almost beyond imagination.
			If...

30   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE INCLUDING
	VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The viewer carries an IMAGE of the planet. The bridge
	crew is tense, awaiting communications with the Ferengi.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... there is a solution to this,
			it almost certainly will involve
			cooperation from the Ferengi...
			a life form which seems as unknown
			and mysterious as the planet we
			orbit.

31   ANGLE INCLUDING TASHA

	as she looks from the panel to the Captain.

					TASHA
			Ship's power drain is critical,
			Captain. I must now shut down
			our shields to maintain life
			support systems.

					PICARD
			Understood, Lieutenant. Open
			hailing frequencies.

					TASHA
				(touching controls)
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

					PICARD
			Ferengi vessel from Enterprise,
			this is Captain Picard. Come in.

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     30.

32   ANGLES INCLUDING VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as Main Viewer ripples into IMAGE OF THE FACE OF DAIMON
	TAAR again -- and it is still lens-twisted, appearing as
	large and foreboding as before. He looks up at the
	screen and then:

					TAAR
			Your alien images again shock us.

					PICARD
			DaiMon Tarr, regarding your
			surrender to us, the facts are
			somewhat different...

					TAAR
				(interrupting; angrily)
			Our own probe has already shown
			us your trickery, hu-man.
				(emphatic)
			We withdraw our surrender.

	Picard has exchanged a look with Riker. He nods toward
	the viewer:

					PICARD
			Agreed, DaiMon. May this may be
			a far more productive
			relationship.

					TAAR
			I prefer a profitable one, hu-man.

					DATA
				(quietly, toward Picard)
			"Yankee Traders."

					TAAR
				(bristling)
			Explain. What means this
			"yangeetraters"?

					GEORDI
			He heard that?

	Picard gives Data an irritated look, searches for an
	answer.

					PICARD
			It... acknowledges your interest
			in profit, DaiMon Taar. Is that
			an incorrect assumption?

					TAAR
			We seek only what is equitable.
				(angrily)
			What do you seek? Why did you
			begin by attacking us?

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     31.

32   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We did not attack. We gave chase
			in order to recover a
			Federation-owned energy device
			which...

					TAAR
				(interrupting)
			... which we know is ours. Your
			barbarous Federation chose to
			place it on one of our planets!

					PICARD
			On the contrary, Gamma Tauri IV
			is recognized by all civilized
			members of...

					TAAR
				(outraged)
			The Ferengi are not uncivilized,
			hu-man! Is that what you
			suggest?!

	Picard takes a breath, this is not going well.

					PICARD
			All I am trying to say is you have
			taken a device clearly not your
			own from...

					TAAR
				(incredulous)
			Are you now calling us thieves?!

	Picard shifts to a different tack, to let off Ferengi
	steam.

					PICARD
			Certainly not. And I have no wish
			to argue issues of territory or
			property, when our mutual problem
			remains. Like it or not...
				(firm)
			We are both trapped by the power
			draining forcefield of this
			planet.

					TAAR
				(lets up)
			On that matter, there can be no
			argument.

					PICARD
			Might I propose a swap?

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     32.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

	Taar's face grimaces at the foul-sounding new word.

					TAAR
			And... what is a "szwop"?

					PICARD
			An exchange, a trade...

					TAAR
			Yes, trade, hu-man. What is your
			offer?

	Picard's getting somewhere, and Troi acknowledges the
	progress with a smile to her captain.

					PICARD
			We will give you what we know
			about the planet, and in trade,
			you will give us your information.

					TAAR
			Ridiculous. How will we know you
			have not cheated us?

					PICARD
			We must trust each other, Taar.

	Tarr responds with a grating laugh at this idea.

					TAAR
			Amusing, hu-man. But impractical.

					PICARD
			Then may I propose we both
			cooperate in a joint examination
			of the planet surface?

					TAAR
			And what profit is in this, Picard
			Captain?

					PICARD
			The profit, DaiMon Tarr, lies in
			saving all our lives.

	Taar considers a beat, then answers, a deal being done.

					TAAR
			We will agree to this. But I warn
			you now, any further trickery on
			your part will be met with no
			mercy. Understood?

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     33.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Understood.
				(onward)
			If you care to join us, we have
			a well-proven transporter
			device which...

					TAAR
			We have a matter-energy device
			of our own. We will beam a
			science team of three to whatever
			coordinates you propose.

					PICARD
			Excellent. We will transmit that
			information shortly. Enterprise
			out.

	Picard nods at Tasha.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies off.

	The Main Viewer has returned to an image of the Ferengi
	vessel and the planet.

					PICARD
			I'll log that as "promising," at
			least.

					RIKER
			I wonder, Captain. Ordinarily,
			I don't believe in distrust at
			first sight... but this may be
			an exception.

					DATA
			Especially in view of the fact
			the image he transmitted was
			likely distorted somehow, sir.

					TROI
			I felt the same thing, Captain.
			He was hiding something.

					RIKER
				(stands)
			With this power drain I see no
			reason to delay, sir.
				(looks around)
			I'd like some additional help
			on this. Can you spare Worf?

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     34.

32   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Take him. And be careful, Number
			One.

	Riker CROSSES toward the turbolift, FOLLOWED by Data,
	Geordi, Tasha and Worf. Their Bridge positions are
	immediately filled.

33   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	A strong away team of five: Riker, Data, Tasha, Geordi
	and Worf. All are armed with phasers, including a
	couple of large ones, plus a couple of tricorders. They
	step onto the "pads."

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			With this power drain, we may have
			trouble communicating with you,
			sir.

					RIKER
			Understood. Anything else?

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
				(reluctant)
			Due to this forcefield, there is
			presently no way... to beam you
			back, sir.

					GEORDI
			You had to ask.

					RIKER
			Understood.
				(checking the others,
				 then)
			Energize!

	WE SEE the TRANSPORTER EFFECT.

34   EXT. CLOUDED PLANET - SURFACE

	Dimly lit, a twilight world of overcast, turbulent skies
	hanging heavily over a strange landscape of coral-like
	"trees." LIGHTNING explodes above, as a dull THUNDER
	echoes through this eerie labyrinth.

	In a relatively clear area, Riker suddenly
	materializes... alone! He's woozy, but in one piece.
	He looks around, perplexed, worried.

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     35.

34   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Tasha? Data? Geordi? Worf?!

	No answer. Riker scrambles toward a nearby rise,
	through the "forest," and up the incline... reaching the
	top.

35   CLOSE - RIKER

	He surveys the surrounding area, with no luck.

36   RIKER'S POV - PLANET SURFACE

	Landscape. No sign of anything lifelike.

37   BACK TO SCENE

	More THUNDER O.S.

					RIKER
			Anybody?!

					DATA
			Very intriguing, sir.

38   WIDER ANGLE - TO INCLUDE DATA

	atop one of the coral "trees," as the curious android
	examines it.

					RIKER
			What are you doing up there?

					DATA
				(climbs down)
			I assume a problem of program
			coordinates due to the energy
			field around the ship, sir.
				(glances around)
			Are we alone?

					RIKER
			Unfortunately.
				(indicates trees)
			What do you make of these?

					DATA
			Crystalline, quite inert.
			"Nothing to write home about."

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     36.

38   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(delayed take)
			Excuse me?

					DATA
			That is slang, sir.
				(concern)
			I did use it correctly, did I not?

					RIKER
				(why me?)
			Let's find the others...

	And they MOVE OFF.

39   EXT. MORE PLANET SURFACE

	A tangled mass of interlocking "limbs," shimmering in
	the cloudy light. WE HEAR our people before we see
	them.

					RIKER (V.O)
			... they can't be too far.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Actually, the forces responsible
			for this effect would create a
			random...

	As CAMERA ANGLES DOWN, WE SEE Riker crawling under a
	limb, and Data in glimpses just behind him.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			... transporter distribution
			inversely proportional to the
			density of...

					RIKER
			Who's that?

					DATA
			What?

	Riker squats, peering through the forest ahead.

					RIKER
			That!

	Data crawls forward to get a look where Riker is
	pointing.

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     37.

40   DATA'S AND RIKER'S POV

	It's Geordi! But he's inverted, limply hanging upside
	down from a higher limb, one foot firmly lodged in a
	crook... and not moving.

					RIKER/DATA (V.O)
			Geordi!

41   BACK TO SCENE

	With difficulty, Riker and Data make their way to their
	hapless crewmember. Geordi is motionless, maybe dead.
	Riker reaches through the tangle.

					RIKER
			Geordi?! Are you conscious?

	A beat, then Geordi smiles. Data runs a tricorder
	nearby.

					GEORDI
			Do I look conscious?

					RIKER
			No. What are you doing?

					GEORDI
			Trying to relax, sir. My foot's
			caught...
				(points up)
			Up there. I materialized upside
			down about ten meters above the
			surface.

					DATA
			Tricorder is useless here, sir.
			Communications are gone, too.

	Riker and Data are now in a position to attempt rescue,
	as they brace Geordi up. THUNDER AND LIGHTNING AGAIN
	O.S.

					DATA
				(continuing; to Geordi)
			It is fortunate you did not break
			anyth...

					GEORDI
			Who's that?!

	At that, both Riker and Data turn to see:

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT THREE     38.

42   POV (OPTICAL)

	Backlit by LIGHTNING, THREE SMALL, HAIRLESS HUMANOIDS
	with protruding cupped ears, dressed in strange
	clothing. They are armed with odd whip-like weapons.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Who are you?

	At that, the Leader snaps his whip toward them,
	unleashing a rippling electra-plasmic WAVE that races
	TOWARD CAMERA (OPTICAL).

43   CLOSE - OUR TEAM

	Riker, Data and lucky-day Geordi are whacked with the
	WAVE all together... putting Geordi back to sleep. Data
	falls unconscious, too. Riker fights it but is hit
	again, and falls, unconscious.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

44   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND FERENGI STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	United in orbit by the force which still holds them
	helpless.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. It
			is now six hours since our away
			team beamed down to the planet
			surface. On the Enterprise...

45   EXT. SPACE - CLOSE ON ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	showing its LIGHTS DIMMING as unnecessary power is
	conserved.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... our condition is rapidly
			worsening. Ordinarily, with
			reserve power alone, we could
			maintain life support for several
			months. But the force holding
			us...

46   INT. ENTERPRISE - MONTAGE

	Various SHOTS REVEAL the exhausted and weakening crew
	still at their stations... Beverly is struggling to aid
	the stricken. She passes Picard who is doing the same.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... has closed down all engines
			and is draining our reserve power
			too... Equally impossible, our
			oxygen level is also dropping.

47   ANGLE ON TROI

	bringing an armload of silvery thermal blankets onto the
	bridge, distributing. She passes the captain.

					TROI
			It's getting much...
				(stops; out of breath)
			... much colder, sir.

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     40.

47   CONTINUED:

	Beverly ENTERS SHOT.

					PICARD
			How far down is it likely to go?

					BEVERLY
			A lot. Even in orbital space it
			gets past minus two hundred
			degrees.

					TROI
			We won't have to worry past...
				(tries to smile)
			... minus seventy or so.

					PICARD
				(shivers)
			Feels like that right now.

48   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - CLOSE ON RIKER

	As he begins groggily coming back to consciousness, a
	small grown HAND WITH BLUE COLORED NAILS roughly rips
	Riker's Starfleet communicator symbol from his uniform.

49   RIKER AND CAPTOR

	Sitting opposite Riker on a crystalline rock is a little
	Ferengi humanoid, LETEK, leader of this group. His eyes
	"dart" around birdlike as he studies the Starfleet
	insignia just taken from Riker. He is fine-boned, small
	-- looking far different and less menacing than the
	image transmitted to the Enterprise Main Viewer.

50   WIDER ANGLE

	Two other Ferengi MOVE INTO SCENE, puffing as they drag
	the heavy weight of Worf into the clearing to be laid
	out alongside Geordi and Data. They are KAYRON and
	MORDOC. At this time, Riker becomes sufficiently
	conscious to groan.

					LETEK
			If he moves, kill him.

					MORDOC
			Letek, has what we've done broken
			our agreement with their captain?

					LETEK
			We will accuse the hu-mans of
			preparing to ambush us. It will
			be our word against theirs and
			who is more trustworthy, Mordoc?

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     41.

51   CLOSE ON LETEK

	Beady-eyed and marginally blind, this dominant Ferengi
	male examines his booty... holding it close-up because
	of Ferengi weak eyesight.

					LETEK
				(to himself)
			Hmmm. Looks like gold...
				(gives it a lick)
			... tastes like gold.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			It is gold!

	The alien leaps back from the unexpected sound, his whip
	immediately in the air, poised to attack! Nearby,
	useless to our crewmembers, are their phasers, insignias
	and tricorders.

52   BACK TO SCENE

	Riker's not going anywhere, having had a taste of the
	Ferengi electronic whip. The alien over Riker, whip
	ready... just as another clap of far-off THUNDER causes
	it to howl and cover its ears in pain, as do the others!

					LETEK
				(soft, low voice)
			Accursed planet! What
			pandemonium!

					RIKER
			Nothing compared to what my
			captain will do...
				(sees he's causing pain;
				 speaks softly)
			... when he learns you've broken
			our landing party agreement.

					LETEK
			What part of the agreement?

	At that, Riker eases himself up, but the alien gestures
	him back down, the "whip" its "suggestion"...

					LETEK
				(continuing)
			You appeared and attacked us.
			Are you one of their assassins?

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     42.

52   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I am Commander Riker, first
			officer of the USS Enterprise.
			Stop now unless you want our
			vessel to retaliate...

	Upon which, Worf rolls to his feet with a LOUD and
	frightening KLINGON GROWL. The Ferengi immediately clap
	their hands to their ears and Worf goes for the one
	called Mordoc nearest him. But Worf finds he has a
	wildcat on his hands.

53   ANOTHER ANGLE (SPECIAL EFFECT)

	The Ferengi called Kayron moves to aid Worf's opponent,
	lifting his whip to strike, but Data "leaps" from his
	prone position, moving with android speed and ease,
	grabbing him by the wrist and pulling him at arm's
	length off the ground. We HEAR THUNDER again, LOUDER.

54   ANOTHER ANGLE - EMPHASIZING RIKER

	as the Ferengi leader, Letek, makes a move.

					RIKER
			I've got this one!

					DATA
			Careful, Commander, they're much
			stronger than...

	Riker finds out how much stronger -- Letek smashes Riker
	with a savage right-cross which rolls him over twice and
	leaves him completely unconscious.

55   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data and Worf have their hands full.

					WORF
				(loudly)
			PYGMY CRETINS... !

	Although with hands over his ears, protecting his
	hearing, one of the Ferengi rolls, clamps his legs
	around the huge Klingon and brings him to the ground,
	hard.

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     43.

56   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The remaining two Ferengi go after Data, one hitting him
	hard and high, the other equally hard and low --
	bringing Data to the ground. Letek scoops up his
	"whip."

					LETEK
			Kill them.

	It sounds no less lethal that the Ferengi says it
	quietly. As the other two scramble for their whips:

					MORDOC
				(hissing quietly)
			Hideous monsters!

	Kayron and Mordoc raise their "whips" to do the job,
	when:

					TASHA (V. O.)
			NOOO-O-O!!

	All three Ferengi wheel around, as:

57   ANGLE WIDENS TO INCLUDE TASHA

	training a major phaser at the hapless Ferengi. The
	small men let their "whips" drop, at Tasha's gesture.

					TASHA
			That's much better, now over
			there...

	Letek and his "men" back off, incredulous, as Mordoc
	points to Tasha.

					MORDOC
			Is this a female?

					KYRON
			A hu-man... female, Letek?

	The Ferengi are handling this with all the astonishment
	of seeing man-eating tigers. The Ferengi squint
	leeringly at Tasha.

					LETEK
				(to Riker)
			Then it is true. You work with
			females, arm them, and force them
			to wear clothing?

					MORDOC
			How sickening.

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     44.

58   EXT. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Nearly dark, as the lights weakly radiate. Beyond, the
	Ferengi vessel is slightly better lit.

59   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard comforts a crewmember, then CROSSES to Beverly.
	They're both very cold and weak, GASP OUT their words.

					BEVERLY
			I should visit... the family
			decks...again...

					PICARD
				(shakes head)
			I've diverted... all reserve...
			power there. They'll... last
			longest.
				(looks around)
			Is there anything else we can do,
			Doctor?

	Beverly shakes her head. Then Picard remembers
	something.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Where is... your son Wesley?

					BEVERLY
				(beat)
			I gave him... something. He'll
			have a... terrible headache if we
			live.

					PICARD
			You shouldn't have.

					BEVERLY
			Shouldn't have?
				(weak but outraged)
			He's my son. I love him...

					PICARD
			He has the... right to meet...
			death awake.

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     45.

59   CONTINUED:

	Beverly eyes Picard for a long moment before she answers
	with a nod.

					BEVERLY
			That is... a male perspective!

	From deep in his thermal blankets, Picard makes a
	MUFFLED SOUND.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			What?
				(beat; louder)
			What did you say, Jean-Luc?

					PICARD
			I said... rubbish!

60   EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	The Ferengi are clearly unafraid of the larger humans
	and Tasha has had to be alert with her phaser to keep
	them in place. But now the Ferengi have evolved a plan.
	It begins with Letek seeming asleep -- the other two
	suddenly striding OFF. Tasha brings her phaser up:

					TASHA
			Stop! Hold it right there!

61   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The two Ferengi are ignoring Tasha. (We're also now
	HEARING the mysterious THUNDER SOUND nearer and LOUDER.)

					RIKER
			Set for stun!

					TASHA
				(nods)
			Already set.

	In b.g. WE SEE Letek suddenly moving for his "whip"
	device as a baffled Tasha sends out a PHASER EFFECT
	which heads straight for the Ferengi but then ARCS IN
	A CURVE AND ENCIRCLES THE LARGEST NEARBY CORAL TREE.

					TASHA
			What is going on?!

67:[1,#b]
     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     46.

62   ANGLE EMPHASIZING LETEK

	With the attention of the human on the phaser, Letek
	snatches up his "whip" device and SNAPS it toward the
	humans. They turn in time to the WHIP EFFECT HEADED
	IN THEIR DIRECTION -- BUT LIKE THE PHASER EFFECT IT
	CURVES TOWARD THE "CORAL" TREE AND DISSIPATES THERE.

					LETEK
			What is this?!

63   ANGLE ON HUMANS AND FERENGI

	Neither side is certain what to do next.

					DATA
			How intriguing.
				(to Humans and Ferengi)
			I believe we can deduce these
			crystalline tree-shapes to be
			energy collectors.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			Along the same principle that is
			draining energy from our ships.

					GEORDI
			But the Ferengi weapons were
			working when we arrived here...

					TASHA
			Which means something new has
			happened...

	Interrupted by a BLAST OF THUNDER. Then more of the
	strange THUNDER, CLOSER, STILL LOUDER. Pressing hands
	over ears, the Ferengi are in agony. Geordi reacts at
	something o.s., points.

					GEORDI
			Commander!

64   ANGLE ON TKON OBJECT (OPTICAL)

	A SPINNING, CLEAR CRYSTALLINE SHAPE, GIVING OFF RAINBOW
	HUES as it MOVES INTO SCENE with the Humans and the
	Ferengi, stopping there. Then, HALF-VOICE AND
	HALF-THUNDER RUMBLE:

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FOUR     47.

64   CONTINUED:

					PORTAL FIGURE
			BE YOU BARBARIANS?! SPEAK!

	But its defiant inquiry is met by silence from all, as
	we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE     48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

65   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - ANGLE ON PORTAL EFFECT (OPTICAL)

	continuing from ACT FOUR FADE OUT. Both humans and
	Ferengi astonished at the SPINNING, CLEAR CRYSTALLINE
	SHAPE WHICH GIVES OFF RAINBOW HUES AND THE SOUND OF
	THUNDER RUMBLING.

					PORTAL
			WHO MEETS THE CHALLENGE?

66   ANGLE ON GEORDI AND RIKER

	Geordi concentrating on the spinning SHAPE, then turning
	quickly to Riker.

					GEORDI
			I'm beginning to understand
			what...
				(touches VISOR)
			... these "eyes" have been showing
			me. Patterns of force everywhere.
			This entire planet has been made
			into... well, a power accumulator.

					RIKER
				(indicating crystalline
				 shape)
			And that?

					GEORDI
			... is the whole point of this
			place. I can "see" the planet's
			power emanating from...

67   WIDER ANGLE - INCLUDING SPINNING SHAPE (OPTICAL)

	as again they HEAR the HALF-VOICE, HALF-THUNDER SOUND:

					PORTAL
			WHO WILL IT BE?

	Nobody's volunteering. Letek looks to Riker, then to
	his Ferengi cohorts. A beat, then Letek takes the
	plunge...

					LETEK
			Riker.

     STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE     49.

67   CONTINUED:

					PORTAL
				(to Riker)
			YOU HAVE AWAKENED PORTAL
			SIX-THREE. DO YOU PETITION TO
			ENTER THE EMPIRE?

	The Ferengi are still protecting their ears. Riker
	decides to answer.

					RIKER
			Who asks the question?

68   ANGLE ON PORTAL EFFECT (OPTICAL)

	With the LOUDEST SOUND OF ALL, A THUNDER CLAP AND
	EXTENDED CRACKLING which cues ACCELERATED SPINNING to
	where the CRYSTALLINE SHAPE BECOMES FUZZY AND DISSOLVES
	INTO A TALL, THIN, AGED (make-up effect) HUMANOID FIGURE
	(PORTAL) IN A FINE LONG ROBE.

					PORTAL
				(echo effect)
			I AM THE PORTAL, GUARDIAN OF THE
			TKON EMPIRE.

69   ANGLE ON FERENGI

	reacting, taking their hands from their ears as the
	SOUND FADES away.

70   ANGLE ON HUMANS

	reacting.

					RIKER
			Why should we petition for entry
			to an empire that no longer
			exists?

71   APPROPRIATE ANGLES - PER ACTION

	The Portal Figure examines the others, then looks down
	at itself. It speaks now in a NORMAL VOICE but with a
	slight ECHO-CHAMBER holdover.

					PORTAL
			Biped...extraordinary.
				(looks up)
			Why do you attempt deception?
			The empire is forever.

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         50.

71   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Your empire fell prey to a
			supernova...

	At that, the Portal Figure scans the cloudy sky above,
	concerned but wary of trickery.

					PORTAL
			Nonsense!

					RIKER
			Data. Please repeat the file...

					DATA
			It is a matter of record, Portal,
			in the Age of Makto, the central
			star of the Tkon Empire
			destabilized and...

					PORTAL
				(interrupts)
			But the Age of Makto is an eon
			in the future to come...

					DATA
				(interrupts back)
			In fact, there have been many ages
			which have come and passed since
			Makto...

					PORTAL
				(and back again)
			This is the Age of Bastu!

					DATA
				(relentless)
			I am afraid not, as by the Tkon
			use of galactic motionary startime
			charts, after Bastu, there has
			been Cimi, Xora, Makto, Ozari,
			Fendor...

					PORTAL
				(enraged)
			ENOUGH!
				(thunder clap)
			This is absurd! That is over seven
			baktun of time! How can this be?

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         51.

71   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			You must have been asleep,
			Portal, for hundreds of
			thousands of our years...

	Letek steps forward, acting polite and humble. He
	indicates Riker and the other humans.

					LETEK
			Deception is the way of these
			hu-mans. We Ferengi will gladly
			make a petition.

	The away team members react, but Riker motions them into
	silence.

					RIKER
				(to Portal)
			We invite their petition.

	Both Geordi and Data smile at what they perceive is
	Riker's tactic.

					DATA
			Excellent idea, sir.

					GEORDI
			I can't wait to hear it...

	The Portal Figure makes a strange gesture to the humans,
	in deep concentration, then turns to Letek.

					PORTAL
			Speak.

	Letek thinks fast; this has happened almost too rapidly.

					LETEK
			We... our petition is that we be
			allowed to... serve the Tkon
			Empire...
				(decides to add)
			... at no profit! Return control
			of our starship to us and we will
			happily destroy both the hu-man
			criminals and their vessel which
			attacked us without provocation.
				(too eager)
			They came to loot your empire,
			but we intercepted them!

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         52.

71   CONTINUED: (3)

	The away team is desperate for Riker to make an answer
	to this but he remains silent, awaiting the Portal
	Figure's answer. Again the Portal gestures, but this
	time to the Ferengi, then he turns back to Riker.

					PORTAL
			You have attempted deceit. Next
			you cannot answer these accusations.
			Do you give yourself up for
			judgment?

					RIKER
				(beat; considering this)
			Yes. If you believe those
			accusations, you should act on
			them.

	The other away team members are shocked at Riker's
	answer. Before the Portal can answer, Letek decides
	to go for the "kill."

					LETEK
			And there is even more! We can
			prove the hu-mans are destroyers
			of legal commerce ... also that
			they selfishly withhold vital
			technology from backward worlds...

					MORDOC
				(jumping in)
			... and necessary defensive
			weapons, too. We Ferengi are now
			challenge this hu-man madness...

					RIKER
			I admit we restrict advanced
			technology to all...

					KAYRON
				(in chorus)
			You see! They are demented; their
			values are insane. You cannot
			believe the business opportunities
			they destroy...

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         53.

71   CONTINUED: (4)

					LETEK
				(exhibiting the
				 Starfleet insignias
				 taken)
			Proof of their barbarism -- they
			adorn themselves with gold, a
			despicable use of rare metal...
				(indicates Tasha)
			And they shamelessly clothe their
			females...

					MORDOC
				(leering at Tasha)
			Inviting others to unclothe
			them... the very depth of
			perversion...

	Mordoc reaches for a pawhold on Tasha's uniform in
	disgust. But Tasha angles and parries his thrust, at
	the ready.

					TASHA
			Paws off, Ferengi.

					MORDOC
			No female, hu-man or Ferengi, can
			order Mordoc around! Submit!

					TASHA
				(moves toward Mordoc;
				 deadly)
			Just try it, shorty.

					RIKER
				(warning)
			At ease, Lieutenant!

					GEORDI
				(to Ferengi)
			I wouldn't mess with Lieutenant
			Yar if I were you...
				(to Riker)
			But maybe they'd like to find out
			the hard way, eh, Number One?

					RIKER
			Seems their style.
				(to Portal)
			Would you like to hear more?

					PORTAL
			If you desire.

	Riker gestures to Data, who willingly obliges.

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         54.

71   CONTINUED: (5)

					DATA
				(nods)
			They should add also that
			Starfleet has refused to prevent
			several civilizations from
			falling; we have sometimes let
			the violent and strong overcome
			the weak...

					LETEK
				(to Portal)
			They admit their crimes! Hear
			them; they admit the evil which
			they... !

	Interrupted by a ROLLING THUNDER SOUND.

72   ANGLE ON PORTAL FIGURE (OPTICAL)

	as the Figure seems a bit younger, better muscled, the
	robe shorter and more practical, with a large, lethal
	appearing scimitar-like weapon in hand. It turns to
	Riker, its voice now carrying a hint of ROLLING THUNDER
	again.

					PORTAL
			BARBARIAN!

					LETEK
			Yes, you show wisdom...

					PORTAL
				(interrupting; indicates
				 the Ferengi, too)
			BARBARIANS, ALL!
				(indicates Riker with
				 sword)
			But this one first. In the
			fashion the Empire has always
			challenged savages...

73   EMPHASIZING WORF AND TASHA (OPTICAL)

	jumping forward.

					WORF
			No! For battle, come to me...

	A flash of BLUE LIGHT with LIGHTNING BOLT SOUND hurls
	Worf violently back, rolling to a stop unconscious.
	Tasha wisely stops, then goes to Worf's assistance.

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         55.

74   EMPHASIZING RIKER AND PORTAL FIGURE

	as the Figure takes a fighting stance.

					PORTAL
				(mixed-THUNDER)
			You have a single chance for life.
			One only. What is the answer to
			my challenge?

					RIKER
				(facing Portal Figure,
				 unmoving)
			There is more! Self-determination
			of all peoples...

	Again, the Portal makes a strange gesture to Riker, in
	deep concentration.

					PORTAL
				(interrupting)
			You are being tested, Riker! WHAT
			IS THE ANSWER?

	Riker looks up sharply, puzzled at this.

					RIKER
			How do you know my name?

	The Portal Figure suddenly rushes at Riker, scimitar
	held high... an earth-shattering SHRIEK. Riker stands
	fast as:

75   CLOSE ON RIKER AND PORTAL FIGURE

	Portal cuts through the air in an unstoppable overhead
	sweep... Then, the ugly looking weapon stops a couple
	millimeters from Riker's head! Riker remains
	motionless, even calm, serene...

					PORTAL
			Ahhh. You are of immovable mind,
			Riker. One totally committed to
			facing any fate with composure...
				(sword still up)
			But what is the answer to my
			challenge?

	All the away team members hold their breath. Riker
	remains quietly at ease. Is he taking too long?

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         56.

75   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Fear is the true enemy, the only
			enemy.

	Portal tosses his weapon aside.

					PORTAL
			You are a noble being. And unlike
			these little ones who close their
			minds, your mind holds interesting
			thoughts.
				(quoting)
			"Know your enemy and know
			yourself, and victory will always
			be yours." Why that thought? And
			who is this "Sun Tzu" you revere?

					RIKER
			An old Chinese philosopher from
			ancient Earth history...

					PORTAL
			You must tell me more of this
			wisdom so much like our own.

					RIKER
			Gladly. First, our starship. Can
			you release it?

					PORTAL
				(nods)
			It is released.
				(looks upward, nods)
			All power is restored.

76   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	suddenly freed, the LIGHTS back up to full strength!

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as all power is restored, the bridge lights and a/c
	return to norm, not a lot too late. The crew begin to
	stir. Picard gets to his feet fast, but weakly.

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         57.

78   CLOSE ON PICARD

	opens his eyes, taking in a deep, fresh breath. He
	looks around. Beverly ENTERS SHOT.

					BEVERLY
			Not a hell of a lot too soon,
			Jean...Captain.

79   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - VARIOUS ANGLES

	with the Ferengi showing concerned expressions.

					PORTAL
				(to Riker)
			I admit I had my doubts as your
			ships battled each other...

					LETEK
			They tried to kill us!

					PORTAL
				(ignores him)
			In overt acts of belligerance.
			Normally, I would have destroyed
			all of you and your ships, but
			something confused me.

					RIKER
			Which was?

					PORTAL
			First you wanted to murder each
			other, then you were willing to
			help each other.

	Letek's not one to be ignored, roughly forcing himself
	in front of Riker, his cohorts nearby.

					LETEK
			What of our vessel? We knew the
			same answer...

					MORDOC
			The truth is I gave those words
			to this hu-man.

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         58.

79   CONTINUED:

					PORTAL
				(to Riker)
			What of them? Shall I destroy
			them?

					RIKER
			Then they would learn nothing.

					PORTAL
			Admirable conclusion. But what
			makes you think they will ever
			learn, Riker?

					RIKER
				(beat)
			Is this a test also?

	The Ferengi start to intrude again, but the Portal
	quickly silences them with a deadly wave of his hand.

					PORTAL
			In life, one is always tested.

					RIKER
			I find them very much as we were
			a few hundred years ago... but
			with the technology we have now.
			They're very dangerous...

					KAYRON
				(can't help the lie)
			Untrue! We seek friendship with
			you...

					RIKER
				(unhearing; to Portal)
			But we can hardly hate what we
			once were. They may grow and
			learn...

					PORTAL
			... And learn ways of destroying
			you.

					RIKER
			Our values require us to face that
			possibility. What of you? With
			your empire gone... ?

					PORTAL
			Even without the empire, the
			uncivilized must be tested.
				(sadly)
			I shall sleep... until needed
			again.

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         59.

80   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND FERENGI SHIP

	Both vessels with power up.

81   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING GEORDI ANDD
	DATA

	ENTERING from the turbolift. Troi, CROSSING in from the
	Ready Room, intercepts them.

					TROI
			What happened?

					DATA
			Something to write home about.

					GEORDI
			"Something to write home about?"
			Data, that's very human.

	Data is very pleased at that. Meanwhile, Riker has
	ARRIVED, CROSSES to the Command Area.

82   EMPHASIZING PICARD

	as Riker joins him.

					RIKER
			The T-9 energy converter was
			beamed aboard and secured, sir.

					PICARD
			I commend your performance, Number
			One.

	Data has also returned to his forward "Ops" station,
	carefully placing his finger puzzle above his console.

					RIKER
			I do have a request, sir.

83   CLOSE ON RIKER

	A wicked thought.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Permission to beam a box of Data's
			Chinese finger puzzles over to
			the Ferengi.
				(postscript)
			A "thank you" for all they tried
			to do.

          STAR TREK: "The Last Outpost" - 8/7/87 - ACT FIVE         60.

84   CLOSE ON PICARD

					PICARD
				(smiles)
			Make it so.

85   EXT. ENTERPRISE AND FERENGI STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	as both angle, and in opposite directions, WARP OUT AND
	AWAY from the mysterious, clouded planet - the "last
	outpost" of the once-mighty Empire of Tkon, as CAMERA
	MOVES IN on our starship, which QUICKLY RECEDES FROM
	CAMERA into a DOT OF LIGHT as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END                             













                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 

                       "Lonely Among Us" 
                          #40271-108 

                           Story by 
                       Michael Halperin 

                          Teleplay by 
                         D. C. Fontana 

                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                    2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      AUGUST 21, 1987

         STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Lonely Among Us" 

                             CAST 

                PICARD             SINGH (ASST. CHIEF ENGINEER)
                RIKER              SSESTAR (SELAY LEADER)
                DATA               BADAR N'D'D (ANTICAN)
                TROI               FIRST SECURITY GUARD
                BEVERLY            TRANSPORTER CHIEF
                TASHA              TASHA

                GEORDI             Non-Speaking Roles:
                WORF               4 SELAY
                WESLEY             1 ANTICAN
                                   ENTERPRISE CREW MEMBERS
                                   SECOND SECURITY GUARD

         STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Lonely Among Us" 

                             SETS 
          
              INTERIORS                 EXTERIORS
                                        
              ENTERPRISE                USS ENTERPRISE
                Transporter Room 4
                Main bridge             ENERGY "CLOUD"
                Sensor Maintenance Room
                Ready Room
                Sickbay
                Crusher's Office
                Badar N'D'D's Quarters
                Crushers' Quarters
                Observation Lounge
                Engineer's Office/Engineering
                Captain's Ready Room
                Guest Quarters
                Riker's Quarters
                Corridors
                Turbolift

           STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - TEASER             

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "Lonely Among Us"                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - USS ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	The great ship orbits a blue-green planet softly cloaked
	in a swirl of cloud cover.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41249.3.
			We have orbited the two major
			planets of the Beta Renner system
			taking aboard delegates from
			those two worlds. Since achieving
			space flight, their major life
			forms, the Anticans and the
			Selay...

2    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM 4 - ANGLE ON PICARD

	in full dress uniform, waiting impatiently near the
	platform. O.S. TRANSPORTER SOUND IS BUILDING.

3    ANGLE ON TRANSPORTER

	as FIVE FIGURES begin to form in the sparkling
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT. As they solidify, they are revealed
	as FIVE ALIENS (Selay). The Chief Delegate is SSESTAR.
	All Selay are tall and two axhandles across the
	shoulders. Their reptilian heads are sinister -- sleek
	scaled skin, lipless mouths, and beady eyes. The
	markings on their heads are cobra-like, and folds of
	skin at the neck imply a cobra hood.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... have become deadly enemies.
			But both have also applied for
			admission into our Federation.
			We are to deliver these
			delegates to this sector's neutral
			Conference Planet called
			"Parliament" in the hope their
			dispute can be resolved.

       STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - TEASER       2.

3    CONTINUED

	Picard gestures the Selay off the platform with a
	somewhat strained smile.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Picard. We hope
			to make this journey pleasant
			and comfortable. Arranging
			that will be my first officer,
			Commander Riker.

4    REVERSE ANGLE - ON RIKER AND TASHA

	also in dress uniform, waiting near the Transporter
	control console. TASHA concentrates on the Selay
	delegates as RIKER steps forward formally.

					RIKER
			Welcome aboard. If you'll follow
			me...
				(starts MOVING OFF)
			... I'll show you the
			accommodations we've...

5    WIDER ANGLE

	The Selay leader, Ssestar, interrupts:

					SSESTAR
			We can already smell the Anticans.
			They were taken aboard first?

					PICARD
			Only because their world was the
			first on our heading to
			Parliament.

					SSESTAR
			Will our quarters be near the
			Anticans?

					PICARD
			About one hundred meters apart.
			Is that all right?

					SSESTAR
			No. Unsatisfactory.

	Picard starts to frown, but Riker nods to the captain
	-- he'll handle it.

       STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - TEASER       3.

5    CONTINUED

					RIKER
			I believe we can accommodate their
			wishes, Captain.
				(to Ssestar)
			We'll rearrange suite assignments.
			If you'll follow me?

	Ssestar hesitates, then grunts an assent and motions
	his people to follow as he moves toward the door.

					SSESTAR
			And we must be upwind from the
			Anticans.

					RIKER
			Of course, sir...

	The delegation EXITS with Riker. As they leave and the
	DOORS CLOSE:

					TASHA
			Neither seem very promising
			Federation candidates.

	Picard nods, begins EXITING with Tasha.

					PICARD
			Even Parliament's peacemakers may
			find this case difficult.

6    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship moves majestically out of orbit, goes into the
	WARP SPEED EFFECT.

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	All the regular crew at their stations, except for
	Geordi and Worf, who are absent. A replacement CONN
	OFFICER is at that panel, next to DATA at Ops.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Do you understand the basis of
			all that nonsense between them?

					RIKER
			No sir. I didn't understand that
			kind of hostility even when I
			studied Earth history.

       STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - TEASER       4.

7    CONTINUED

					PICARD
			Oh? Well, yes, but these life
			forms feel such passionate hatred
			over differences in customs, God
			concepts, and even strangely enough,
			economic systems...

8    ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data has frowned at something on his panel, looks around
	at Picard.

					DATA
			Sir, my sensors are picking up
			an unusual energy object ahead.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	Data punches up the command.

9    ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	A strange ENERGY PATTERN moving at warp speed.

					TASHA
			Confirmed, sir. My sensors read
			nothing solid but considerable
			energy in...
				(puzzles over reading)
			... in changing patterns.

					DATA
			Traveling at warp speed, too.
			Intriguing.
				(tabs panel, looks up)
			I can find no match with anything
			in our records, sir.

					PICARD
				(eyes viewer; then)
			Change course for a close sensor
			pass... we'll then increase warp
			speed to reach Parliament on
			schedule.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

       STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - TEASER       5.

10   INT. SENSOR MAINTENANCE ROOM - ON GEORDI AND WORF

	The room is small, busy with equipment, including one
	key console. GEORDI is leaning over the complicated
	console and talking to WORF as he runs a pattern on the
	panel.

					GEORDI
			Why the interest in this, Worf?
			It is just routine maintenance
			on the sensor assemblies.

					WORF
			Simple, Geordi. Our captain
			wants his junior officers to
			learn, learn, learn...

					GEORDI
				(grins)
			Not just the junior ones.
				(indicates)
			Okay, hold this relay off-line
			while...

	Worf moves in and takes over as indicated, while:

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Security to Sensor Maintenance.

					GEORDI
			La Forge here.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

					TASHA
			We're making a close sensor pass
			on an unusual object, Geordi.
			Any problems?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			None, Lieutenant. All equipment
			on line and functioning.

					TASHA
				(turns to Captain)
			Sensors ready, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Life form reading?

					DATA
			No life form reading, sir.

					PICARD
			Begin the pass.

       STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - TEASER       6.

12   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND ENERGY "CLOUD" (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise changes course slightly to intercept
	the "cloud."

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE INCLUDING VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as they close rapidly with the object.

					DATA
			Sir, it is changing shape... !

14   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND "CLOUD" (OPTICAL)

	The "cloud" bulging out slightly, putting the bulge in
	the Enterprise's path.

15   ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA

					PICARD
			Any readings indicating matter
			there?

					DATA
			Negative, Captain. Energy only.

16   EXT. SPACE - CLOSE ON ENTERPRISE AND "CLOUD" (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise begins passing just through the wispy
	edge of it.

17   INT. SENSOR MAINTENANCE ROOM - ON WORF AND GEORDI
	(OPTICAL)

	Worf is where he moved in at the console relay. Geordi
	is standing to one side. Suddenly there is a BRIEF GLOW
	(OPTICAL) from the key console to Worf. The big Klingon
	jerks as though something has struck him, and he
	convulses spasmodically and collapses. Geordi tabs his
	communicator instantly.

					GEORDI
			La Forge to Sickbay. Medical
			emergency in Sensor Maintenance
			Room!

       STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - TEASER       7.

17   CONTINUED

	MOVE IN CLOSE ON GEORDI as he bends over the crumpled
	Klingon.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Repeat -- medical emergency!

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

18   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	plunging through space at warp speed, leaving the
	"cloud" behind.

19   INT. SENSOR MAINTENANCE ROOM - ON WORF AND GEORDI

	Worf still lies in a heap on the floor, Geordi leaning
	over him and checking for life signs. Worf begins to
	stir, slowly at first, as the doors SLIDE OPEN and
	Beverly and ASSISTANT ENTER at a dead run, medical
	devices in hand. They quickly kneel at Worf, begin
	checking him.

					BEVERLY
			What happened?

					GEORDI
			Don't know. It seemed like he
			was hit by...
				(shakes head)
			... some sensor feedback, maybe.

	Worf suddenly starts to powerfully flail his arms and
	legs around, struggling against something we can't see.
	The assistant tries to hang on, but Worf's Klingon
	strength sends him across the room. Then, as Worf
	flails at furniture in his way, easily splitting it,
	Beverly has opened the medical kit with quick
	efficiency, pulls out a hypospray, and administers it.

20   CLOSER - EMPHASIZING WORF

	He stops struggling, looks around with eyes that seem
	to be seeing for the first time. An expression of
	wonder and amazement crosses his face. Beverly and
	Geordi exchange a glance, both clearly concerned.

					BEVERLY
			Lieutenant Worf?
				(no response)
			Lieutenant, can you hear what I'm
			saying?

	Worf manages a sort of grunt, holds up a hand and
	stares at it. Then he moves his body, trying to get
	his feet under him. He is at first unable to get the
	right coordination down, as though this simple act is
	as foreign to him as it is to a newborn.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      9.

20   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Let's get him up.

	They rise. Worf watches and sees how they do it. As
	they both reach down to boost him by the arms, he
	manages to get to his knees and start to push to his
	feet. Beverly is studying him closely. He does not
	seem violent now; he stares around more like a young and
	bewildered child. Beverly nods to Geordi, picks up her
	medical kit, and they start to lead Worf OUT. He moves
	with them, slowly and carefully putting one foot ahead
	of the other.

21   INT. READY ROOM - ANGLE ON GEORDI AND PICARD

	Picard is at his desk, Geordi standing before it.
	Picard looks up at him, frowning as:

					GEORDI
			He was just monitoring the sensor
			console when he jerked as though
			something hit him. What my
			sensors showed...
				(frowns)
			... It was kind of a... glow... just
			for a second. I can't explain it.

					PICARD
			Could your VISOR device have
			malfunctioned?

					GEORDI
			Doubt it, sir. It seemed what
			I was seeing was something real.

22   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON BEVERLY, TROI, WORF

	Worf lies on an examination table, Beverly and assistant
	working over him with her medical scanners. Troi looks
	up at the o.s. medical viewscreen, then back at Worf.
	The Klingon is quiet now, his eyes moving around the
	room and to the women. His attitude is one of quiet and
	deep curiosity. Beverly finishes, smiles down at Worf.

					BEVERLY
			I'm going to give you something
			to help you rest. Just relax.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      10.

22   CONTINUED:

	Worf's expression remains unchanged. Beverly brings out
	a hypospray and activates it on his arm. His eyelids
	begin to sag closed almost immediately. Beverly puts
	away the hypospray, motions Troi into her office.

23   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - BEVERLY AND TROI

	on their ENTRY:

					BEVERLY
			Fortunately, he's stronger than
			an orbital tug. There's nothing
			physically wrong with him. What
			have you sensed?

					TROI
			Nothing... which bothers me. He
			has never shielded his feelings
			from me. I can't understand why
			he is suddenly doing it now.

					BEVERLY
			Are you able to perceive anything
			at all, Counselor? It may be
			important.

					TROI
				(beat; concentrating)
			Perhaps... very faintly.
			Almost... like a frightened
			child.

					BEVERLY
			Worf "frightened?"

					TROI
			It doesn't make much sense but...
				(beat; concentrating)
			Yes, it's fear. Definitely there.

	They exchange puzzled looks.

24   OMITTED

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      11.

25   INT. BADAR N'D'D'S QUARTERS - ON TASHA AND
BADAR N'D'D

	BADAR N'D'D is wraith-thin, pale, with glittering
	lupine eyes; and when he curls his mouth in what looks
	like a smile, some extremely long, sharp canines are
	revealed. His clothing can only be described as
	disreputable -- dark and loose, somehow lumpy (as though
	it hides body parts we don't want to know about).
	Tasha's tremulous smile is offset by a twitch of her
	nose that indicates Anticans don't smell too nice.
	Riker ENTERS.

					TASHA
			Sorry to call you, sir, not
			strictly security, it's about
			the dietary requirements of the
			Antican delegates.

26   INTERCUT RIKER AND TASHA

					RIKER
			I thought that had been taken care
			of in advance, Tasha.

					TASHA
			So did we, sir. Their live
			animals were beamed aboard -- We
			were going to preserve the meat
			for them, but ....
				(squeamishly)
			... they say we must bring it to
			them alive.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			Then do so!
				(to the Antican)
			Lieutenant Yar was... confused.
			We no longer enslave animals
			for food purposes.

					BADAR N'D'D
			But we have seen humans eat meat!

	The Antican grins -- a terrifying display of long,
	sharp fangs.

					RIKER
			You've seen something as fresh
			and tasty as living meat, but
			inorganically materialized out
			of patterns used by our
			transporters.

					BADAR N'D'D
				(in revulsion)
			How sickening! How barbaric!

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      12.

27   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND WORF (OPTICAL)

	Worf lies sedated on one of the beds, being
	automatically monitored by the medical computers.
	Beverly approaches with a medical instrument in hand
	to take some samples. She leans over the bed, using
	the instrument on his arm. As she does, there is a
	SUDDEN SPLIT-SECOND BURST OF ELECTRIC-LIKE ENERGY
	BETWEEN THEM. Beverly is highlighted briefly by a BLUE
	GLOW (OPTICAL). She steps back away from the bed,
	blinking as if trying to assimilate some new
	information.

28   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Troi ENTERS from the Corridor. Beverly looks around
	at her, puzzled, as Troi moves closer, looking up at
	the medical viewscreen.

					TROI
			He's reading normal? How did you
			manage that?

					BEVERLY
				(dazed)
			Yes... normal, now.

					TROI
				(looks up quickly)
			Are you all right?

					BEVERLY
			Yes... perfectly.

	Beverly looks at the medical instrument in her hand,
	seems to remember.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Yes... both of us quite normal.

	Beverly ministers to Worf. Worf starts to stir,
	shaking his head and blinking as if clearing his head of
	something.

					WORF
			Where... where am I?

					TROI
			Don't you remember? You were in
			the Sensor Maintenance Room ---

					WORF
			I remember monitoring the sensor
			console -- and that's all. What
			am I doing here?

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      13.

28   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			That's a story the doctor will
			tell you.

	She starts to smile over at Beverly, and the smile slips
	a little. Beverly is staring at the medical viewer
	again, deep in thought, paying no attention to Troi and
	Worf.

29   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON DATA AND PICARD (OPTICAL)

	at Science Station 1. Data is replaying visual of
	"cloud" on the screen for Picard's observation.

					DATA
			I called it a "cloud" for lack
			of a better term at the time.
			But the sensor pass shows it as
			much more. Combinations very
			complex, precise energy
			patterns...

					PICARD
			Constantly interacting on each
			other?

					DATA
			Yes, sir... But whether
			individually or as a whole, it
			is difficult to say.

					PICARD
			Obviously, you seem to feel it
			should be inspected more closely.

					DATA
			A mystery is only a mystery as
			long as it remains uninvestigated,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Ah. I love a mystery, Mister
			Data, but this one has to wait
			until we deliver the delegates
			to their peace conference on
			Parliament.

	He walks down the ramp toward his command chair.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      14.

30   INT. CRUSHERS' QUARTERS - ON WESLEY

	Wesley is in the living area, working with a P.A.D.D.
	and a Viewscreen, quickly tapping commands into the
	P.A.D.D. and watching figures or diagrams change on the
	o.s. viewer. The quarters doors are HEARD to SLIDE
	OPEN, and Wesley looks around.

31   WESLEY'S P.O.V. - BEVERLY

	Beverly comes in, looks around apparently startled as
	Wesley speaks, but she seems to recover composure
	quickly. (NOTE: Throughout, Beverly appears remote,
	not displaying her normal warmth toward her son, views
	him almost as though he is an interesting stranger.)

					WESLEY
			Hi Mom. You're back early.

					BEVERLY
			Yes.

	She moves closer to him and looks at the viewer as he
	indicates it and the P.A.D.D.

					WESLEY
			Physical sciences class. We're
			studying Doctor Channing's theory
			on dilithium crystals.

					BEVERLY
			Tell me about it.

	Wesley looks up at her, slightly puzzled. She never
	was interested before -- now her eyes glitter with an
	unaccustomed curiosity.

					WESLEY
			Really? You never seemed that
			interested in warp theory before.
				(indicates)
			Doctor Channing thinks it's
			possible to force dilithium into
			even more useful crystals. If
			as shown here, matter and
			antimatter could be aligned even
			more efficiently...

					BEVERLY
				(interrupting)
			Would that affect navigation?

					WESLEY
			This is engineering, not helm
			control.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      15.

31   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Oh yes, the helm's located on the
			bridge.

					WESLEY
				(stares, concerned)
			Mom, is something wrong?

	Without answering, turns and heads for the door. Wesley
	stares after her, frowning, as she EXITS.

32   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD

	He glances around as the turbolift doors OPEN, and
	Beverly ENTERS and advances down the ramp toward Geordi,
	back at his helm position. (NOTE: She is still not
	acting in her usual manner. Everything about the bridge
	seems to be of interest to her, as though she's never
	seen it before. She responds with darting, curious
	little looks when spoken to, not quite able to focus
	long on the person whom she addresses. Her speech
	patterns have become very formal, also not like her.
	Also notice she does not call the captain by his rank or
	address him as "sir.")

					BEVERLY
				(to herself)
			This... is the helm.

	Geordi looks up surprised, then grins, nods.

					GEORDI
			Unless there have been some
			changes I don't know about.

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher?

					BEVERLY
			You will wish to know Lieutenant
			Worf is much improved. Ready to
			report back on duty.

					PICARD
			What was the diagnosis?

	Beverly heads for the upper bridge.

					BEVERLY
			A temporary mental abberation.

					PICARD
			When it concerns a bridge officer,
			I expect a better explanation,
			Doctor.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      16.

32   CONTINUED:

	Beverly nods, moves toward the Science Stations.

					BEVERLY
			Then I must first run some
			crosschecks in the
			library-computer. Klingons are
			so unusual in their reactions,
			aren't they?

					PICARD
				(still puzzled, but:)
			Take Science Station Two, Doctor.

33   ANGLE ON BEVERLY (OPTICAL)

	moving to where Data is in view too. She begins calling
	up information. Innocently, Data glances to her
	Viewscreen. What he sees there puzzles but does not
	alarm him.

					DATA
			Intriguing, Doctor. What does
			helm control have to do with
			medical crosschecks?

	She ignores him, then seems satisfied over what she
	views. Data has turned back to his own panel -- Beverly
	appears to carefully pick out a place in which to touch
	her panel again... and as she does so, a blue electronic
	EFFECT APPEARS BRIEFLY ON THE PANEL, then quickly
	DISAPPEARS. Beverly blinks, then looks around as if
	awaking from a dream.

					BEVERLY
			I... I don't know why I'm...

					DATA
				(looks up)
			Is something wrong, Doctor?

34   ANGLING ON PICARD AND UPPER BRIDGE

	Picard looks around, concerned over Beverly seeming to
	be disoriented.

					PICARD
			Doctor, are you all right?

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      17.

34   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Yes... yes. I -- I'll do my work
			from my office. That's where I
			should be...

	She MOVES OFF quickly toward the turbolift. Picard
	watches her, still concerned.

					PICARD
			Do you want someone to accompany
			you?

	She EXITS into the turbolift. And the doors CLOSE.
	Picard turns to Troi.

					PICARD
			Counselor, what's happening to
			my people?

	Interrupted by Data at Science Station 1. He suddenly
	straightens, frowning.

					DATA
			Captain? There is a malfunction
			in this station. I cannot bring
			any information up on it.

	He moves quickly to Science Station 2, WE SEE that
	console go dead.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Science Two does not function
			either, sir.

35   WIDER ANGLE

	Then, quickly, from the communications panel:

					SINGH'S COM VOICE
			Engineering to Captain Picard.
			We have something wrong with warp
			drive circuitry, sir.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			Transporter Room Six to bridge.
			Reporting transporter console
			malfunction, sir.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, this ship is less
			than a year out of spacedock.
			What are the chances of all this
			occurring?

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT ONE      18.

35   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			It is a virtual impossibility,
			sir.

					PICARD
			So what the hell is going on
			here?

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT TWO      19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

36   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	sweeping along at warp speed - nothing to indicate
	there's trouble aboard this magnificent machine.

37   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD (OPTICAL)

	He is irritated, pacing, snapping off his comments with
	a certain amount of acid etching his words. Through
	the window WE CAN SEE warp stars flashing past.

					PICARD
			... I don't understand it,
			Gentlemen. I need information.
			You're telling me there is no
			explanation for any of these
			malfunctions?

	As he speaks, CAMERA PULLS BACK TO REVEAL he has on the
	carpet before him Singh, Data, several other Department
	Heads. Riker sits beside him feeling no less on the
	carpet himself.

					RIKER
			At least, sir, all department
			heads report the damage repaired.

					PICARD
			That was not the question, Number
			One. What caused the
			malfunctions?

					SINGH
			I believe it was a rampant
			electronic short that jumped from
			system to system, sir. The only
			thing is --

					PICARD
			Yes, Mister Singh?

					SINGH
			That shouldn't be possible. The
			affected systems don't generally
			interact with each other -- and
			where they do, it wasn't the
			interlink that was malfunctioning.

					PICARD
			Have you spoken with Chief
			Engineer Argyle about the problem?

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT TWO      20.

37   CONTINUED

					SINGH
			With all the engineering staff,
			sir. They're just as puzzled.

					PICARD
			I am not satisfied with that.
				(to the others)
			I want explanations of this by
			the time we get to Parliament.

					SINGH
			But...

					PICARD
			By the time we get to
			Parliament, Mr. Singh.

38   INT. BADAR N'D'D'S QUARTERS - ANGLE ON RIKER

	This is a "Basic Quarters Suite," without special wall
	decorations, fairly simple solid-color furniture. The
	Main Room seen here is very low-lit, with dark corners
	and shadows prevailing. Riker is speaking firmly as
	we COME IN:

					RIKER
			These weapons were removed
			from two of your people who were
			loitering out of sight in the
			vicinity of the Selay delegation
			quarters. Would you care to
			explain, sir?

	CAMERA PULLS BACK TO REVEAL Riker holding out two
	tubes, somewhat resembling Allen wrenches, but with
	several curiously shaped buttons along the top of the
	"barrel." Riker and Tasha are facing Badar N'D'D, who
	glances at the tubes and lifts a disdainful eyebrow.

					BADAR N'D'D
			Those are not weapons, First
			Officer. They are tools we use
			to dispatch the animals we consume.

					TASHA
			Your food supply is not on the
			same deck as the Selay delegation,
			sir.

					RIKER
			And you will admit these "tools"
			can kill.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT TWO      21.

38   CONTINUED

					BADAR N'D'D
				(shrugs)
			Some of my people are impulsive.
			and we all have reason to hate
			the Selay.

					TASHA
			They appear to have the same
			feelings about you, sir.

					BADAR N'D'D
				(shrugs again)
			That is the nature of politics.

					RIKER
			Nonetheless, Chief Delegate, I'm
			putting you on notice that all
			weapons -- no matter what their
			basic function -- are being
			confiscated. Violence will not
			be tolerated on the Enterprise.

					BADAR N'D'D
			Of course not. And if any does
			occur, I can assure you it will
			not be we Anticans who start it.

					RIKER AND TASHA
			Thank you, sir.

	They turn and EXIT, taking the two tube weapons with
	them. As the DOOR CLOSES behind them:

					BADAR N'D'D
				(ominously)
			But we will finish it.

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	blasting along at warp speed.

40   INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ANGLE ON SINGH, GEORDI, WESLEY

	They are at one of the consoles, Singh doing something
	complex at a panel, with Geordi and Wesley looking over
	his shoulder.

41   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING WORF

	Worf is at Conn, routinely monitoring his panel and
	appearing to be no worse for wear after his ordeal.
	Suddenly, he straightens, tabs in a command, frowns,
	tabs it again.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT TWO      22.

41   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sir, warp power is fading!

					PICARD
			Picard to Engineering. What is
			our problem?

					WORF
			Warp five... four... three...
			two...

42   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	EFFECT SHOT of going from WARP SPEED to SUB-WARP.

43   INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - EMPHASIZING SINGH

	The assistant chief engineer is working the panel,
	shaking his head.

					SINGH
			We've lost the warp engine
			computer tie!

					WESLEY
			And we just dropped below warp
			one, sir.

					GEORDI
			Go to impulse power!

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD

	He frowns, not happy, but he's just the boss around
	here. He doesn't make the damned thing go.

					PICARD
			State of the art vessel? Hah.
			Commander Data, signal Parliament
			that we will be delayed. We will
			send the new arrival time as soon
			as determined.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	He turns to his Ops panel, inspecting it.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Sir, subspace radio is out.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT TWO      23.

45   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD, RIKER, DATA

	Riker and Data sit opposite Picard at the desk. Picard
	finishes a review of reports on his viewscreen, snaps
	it off irritably.

					PICARD
			Your theories on the sudden
			vulnerability of these systems,
			gentlemen?

					DATA
			If the Enterprise were really this
			fragile, sir, she never would have
			gotten out of spacedock.
			Therefore, her systems failures
			are not endemic to the ship, but
			are more likely the result of the
			actions of an unknown adversary.

					RIKER
			We have a saboteur aboard.

					DATA
			I believe I said that.

					PICARD
				(firmly)
			Gentlemen. The question now is,
			who. I can't believe it's one
			of our people.

					RIKER
			Agreed. Which leaves someone in
			either alien delegation. If the
			Ferengi bribed or bought even one
			of them, that's all that would
			be needed.

					DATA
			Ferengi contacts have been
			detected on both Selay and Antica,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Can any of you suggest another
			solution?

					RIKER
				(amused)
			You're sounding like a private
			eye, sir.

					DATA
			Query: private eye?

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT TWO      24.

45   CONTINUED

					PICARD
			A private consulting investigator
			who solves crimes.

					DATA
			A most interesting occupation.

					PICARD
			In the world of fact, it is, Data.
			However in literature, criminal
			detection becomes a fascinating
			exercise.
				(a glance to Riker)
			The immortal Sherlock Holmes would
			have an interesting view of our
			mystery, I believe.

	Data cocks an eyebrow; WE CAN SEE him mentally making
	a note to remember that name. Meanwhile:

					RIKER
			I'm sure, sir -- but I'm afraid
			we have to find our solution
			without History's Greatest
			Consulting Detective.

46   INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ANGLE ON SINGH AND WESLEY

	conferring over a panel. Wesley suddenly points to a
	pertinent display.

					WESLEY
			Is it there, Mister Singh? If
			the control network breaks at that
			point...

					SINGH
				(nods)
			... it bleeds warp engine command
			off into dead ends.
				(to Wesley)
			Excellent. I believe I can
			handle it from there, Mister Crusher.

	Wesley looks up, disappointed. Now that he's spotted
	the problem, he wants to stay for the solution.

					WESLEY
			But, sir --

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT TWO      25.

46   CONTINUED

					SINGH
			Your schedule shows classwork now.
			Sorry.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.
				(heads for door; turns)
			But I don't learn nearly this much
			in school.

					SINGH
				(smiles)
			I tend to agree. But the captain's
			orders on this are very clear.

47   INT. CRUSHERS' QUARTERS - ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	She is dressed casually, relaxing in a chair, reading.
	She glances up and smiles as Wesley ENTERS.

					BEVERLY
			Solve any new problems today?

					WESLEY
			I was starting to, maybe, but
			Mister Singh sent me off to class.

					BEVERLY
			Wes -- you're only an acting
			ensign.
				(slight smile)
			You have to let the commissioned
			officers do some of the work.

					WESLEY
			Mom, listen. I've learned more
			than they understand. For
			example, on Channing's dilithium
			crystals theory I was telling you
			about...

					BEVERLY
				(frowns; puzzled)
			When did you tell me about that?

					WESLEY
			This morning. Don't you remember?

	Beverly stares at him, starting to grow a little
	concerned.

      STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT TWO      26.

47   CONTINUED

					BEVERLY
			Honestly, I don't, Wes.

					WESLEY
			You asked if the warp engines had
			to do with navigation, and I said --

					BEVERLY
			Why would I have said that?

	The two of them look at each other. Why, indeed?

48   INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ANGLE ON SINGH (OPTICAL)

	working at the console where we saw him earlier. He
	is busy, digging into the problem, checking his results
	on a viewscreen that pulls up different schematics as
	he works the board. He reviews the schematic currently
	on the screen, nods to himself, reaches for the panel
	again. Suddenly, a BLUE GLOW SURROUNDS HIM (OPTICAL),
	and he stiffens, shaking convulsively. A SCREAM is
	choked off as the power racks his body -- and he
	plummets off the chair to the deck. The BLUE GLOW
	FADES... leaving him lying motionless on the floor.
	A beat, Worf ENTERS from the Corridor outside
	Engineering.

					WORF
			Mister Singh, the Captain wants --

	He pauses a short beat as he sees Singh's body, then
	he quickly rushes in to check for heartbeat and pulse.
	Nothing.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Engineering to bridge. Security
			alert!

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard.

					WORF
			Lieutenant Worf, sir. I just found
			Mister Singh.... he's dead.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

49   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving through space on IMPULSE POWER.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41249.4.
			Assistant Chief Engineer Singh
			has been found dead in the Engine
			Room Office, cause unknown. We
			continue to run on impulse power.

50   INT. READY ROOM - PICARD, RIKER, CRUSHER, TASHA

	Tasha is very upset over Singh's death.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			I want the autopsy as soon as
			possible, Doctor.

					TASHA
			Captain, I'm so sorry. To have
			one of our people die like this...

					PICARD
			First, let's find out how he died.
			Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			The autopsy is underway, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			It could be... a word you're not
			to use...
				(leans in; low voice)
			...murder. Status of
			investigation?

					TASHA
			Underway.

					RIKER
			Our best people.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     28.

51   INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ANGLE ON WORF, WESLEY, GEORDI

	They are clustered around the console where Singh died.
	Geordi is examining the panels there; Wesley steps up
	from behind, indicates a place on the panel.

					WESLEY
			Sir, he may have been working
			there on restoring warp power.

					GEORDI
				(eyes panel; then)
			According to these readings, we
			could go back to warp speed now.

	Wesley examines the board, looks up, surprised:

					WESLEY
			But that wasn't the reading when
			I left.

					WORF
			Singh probably repaired it just
			before he was killed.

					WESLEY
			But he couldn't have fixed it from
			here, sir! The problems we saw
			were inside the engines!

					GEORDI
			Who else could have corrected it,
			Wes?
				(to Worf)
			Inform the bridge of engine
			status.

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON PICARD

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			We now have warp capacity, sir.
			All power on line.

					PICARD
			Well done. Warp engines ready.
				(to conn)
			On previous heading, warp factor
			six.

53   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship leaps into warp, the stars blurring as she
	makes the jump.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     29.

54   INT. GUEST QUARTERS - ANGLE ON TASHA, BADAR N'D'D

	The quarters are still low-lit, mysterious. Badar N'D'D
	reclines on a low couch, looking up at Tasha with
	complete disinterest.

					BADAR N'D'D
			I tolerate these questions,
			Lieutenant Yar, because I need
			this vessel to get us to
			Parliament. Your shipboard
			problems do not concern me.

					TASHA
			They should. Our delays are your
			delays.

					BADAR N'D'D
				(waves it away)
			The peace conference will wait
			for us.

					TASHA
			I must ask where you were during
			this vessel's Earth hours of 1800
			last night and 0700 this morning.

					BADAR N'D'D
			Eating.

					TASHA
			Sir, I'm talking about hours
			here...

					BADAR N'D'D
			It was a large meal.
				(smiles, revealing sharp
				 canines)
			And an interesting animal.

	Tasha grimaces at the idea.

55   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - TROI, BEVERLY, WORF

	as Worf APPEARS at the door of Beverly's office where
	Troi and Beverly wait.

					WORF
			You wanted me, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Yes, concerning your memory
			blackout.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     30.

55   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(nods)
			I still don't remember having one.

					BEVERLY
			The same thing happened to me.

					TROI
			I want to try hypnosis on both
			of you. It may restore your
			memory as to what happened.

	Beverly nods immediately. They turn to Worf who has
	hesitated.

					WORF
			I fear such things, but...

					BEVERLY
			Fear from you, Worf?

	Worf nods.

56   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - DATA, RIKER, TASHA (OPTICAL)

	They are gathered in chairs near the windows. (Warp
	speed.) Riker and Tasha compare notes on a portable
	viewer pad. Data is watching... and smoking a "Sherlock
	Holmes" style pipe. Tasha is more troubled by this than
	Riker.

					TASHA
			One thing is clear... Almost all
			the "peace" delegates answered
			our questions with lies.

					DATA
			Imprecise, Lieutenant. They
			omitted certain truths, which in
			itself tells us something.

					TASHA
			We can learn something from
			non-disclosure?

					DATA
			Oh, indubitably, my good woman.

	Tasha gives Riker a puzzled look. Indubitably? My good
	woman? During which, Data puffs on the pipe and Tasha
	pulls back as he exhales.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     31.

56   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It's something the Captain
			mentioned. Sherlock Holmes, which
			Data is obviously studying...

					DATA
				(interrupting)
			Has studied, sir - every case.
				(indicates)
			As Holmes would have pointed
			out... during the time in
			question, something was afoot!

					TASHA
				(uncertain of the word)
			"Afoot?"

	Riker is becoming amused at Data's playing the "great
	detective" role ... and at Tasha's reaction to it.
	Meanwhile, Data has ignored Tasha's puzzlement over the
	word afoot.

					DATA
			While both sets of delegates say
			they were in their quarters, our
			crew locator sensed them passing
			here...
				(indicates)
			... and here.

					TASHA
			But since they don't show where
			they went, we're still in the
			dark.

					DATA
			On the contrary, dear colleague -
			on their return they drew medical
			supplies appropriate to the
			treatment of minor wounds and
			abrasions on these life forms.

					RIKER
			Which, leaves you with only one
			conclusion.

					DATA
			Exactly. That they were too
			engaged in their own affairs to
			have disabled our ship and
			murdered the engineer. Given a
			choice, they'd rather kill each
			other than any of us. It's
			elementary my dear Riker...sir.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     32.

56   CONTINUED: (2)

	Tasha has been looking from one to the other during
	this. She hesitates now, clearly uncomfortable.

					TASHA
			Speaking of aberrant behavior...

	She isn't joking.

57   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON TROI, BEVERLY AND WORF

	Troi has a small machine before her which emits a
	resonant, melodic HUM and on which LIGHTS FLASH in a
	systematic pattern. She has just finished a "pass" with
	it in front of Beverly's face. Beverly sits in the desk
	chair in a light hypnotic trance. Worf watches
	intently; he has just gone through this himself.

					TROI
			Beverly... can you hear me?

					BEVERLY
			Yes.

					TROI
			I want you to go back in your mind
			to the moment when you first
			recall this sensation of memory
			loss. Please picture it exactly
			as it occurred.

					BEVERLY
				(pause; then:)
			He's lying on the hospital bed
			sedated. I'm walking up to
			him... I---
				(distressed)
			I -- I -- I --

					TROI
			Gently...gently. How do you feel
			at this moment -- as you lean over
			him to take the specimen?

					BEVERLY
			I... feel... someone else...
			something else there too...

					TROI
				(waits; then:)
			Go on.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     33.

57   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(frowns, shakes head)
			I feel crowded. Not alone...
			get out. Get out of my mind!

	Beverly is tossing her head, as if to shake free of
	something. Troi turns to Worf and nods, indicating
	Beverly.

					TROI
			You said almost exactly the same
			thing -- as though there were
			something else inside you.

58   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - ANGLE ON PICARD, OFFICERS
	(OPTICAL)

	Picard is at his desk, facing Troi, Beverly, Riker, Data
	(with pipe), and Tasha; we're at warp speed as WE COME
	IN:

					TROI
			-- Which confirms the feeling of
			duality that I sensed earlier in
			both of them.

					PICARD
			Why didn't you report it?

					TROI
			Because, sir, I assumed at first
			it was the kind of duality we
			Betazoids feel in all of you.
				(sees Picard's
				 expression harden)
			Even you, sir. When you approach
			a decision and ask yourself which
			way to go... who are you talking
			to?

					PICARD
				(beat; his expression
				 still saying
				 "nonsense")
			Your hypnotism revealed another
			form of duality?

					TROI
			Yes, sir. I believe something
			invaded them.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     34.

58   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			It seems the only possible
			conclusion.

	Picard stands, paces behind his desk irritably, catches
	sight of Data and pipe.

					PICARD
			Data, let's proceed without the
			pipe.

					DATA
			If you wish, sir...
				(sets pipe down)
			... but I ask if you take it as
			incontrovertible that it cannot
			be a family member or one of our
			crew?

					PICARD
				(beat, considering;
				 then:)
			Yes. Very unlikely.

					DATA
			Then our investigation was
			worthwhile, sir. We have eliminated
			both the delegates and all our
			regular ship's complement.

					PICARD
			What are you suggesting?

	Data is inclined to pick up the pipe again, but
	remembers that Picard just issued an order about it.

					DATA
			I am referring to the Great
			Detective's credo, sir. I
			quote... "We must fall back on
			the old axiom that when other
			contingencies fail, whatever
			remains, however improbable, must
			be the truth."

59   OMITTED

	Riker and Picard exchange looks.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     35.

60   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Geordi is at his usual Conn station; Wesley sits beside
	him at Ops. Worf is seated in Riker's chair.
	Supernumeraries are at aft stations.

61   CLOSER ON GEORDI AND WESLEY

	Wesley is quiet, faintly depressed. Geordi looks over
	at him, grins.

					GEORDI
			Wes, everything's fixed now.

					WESLEY
			That engine computer net wasn't
			repaired, sir. It just suddenly
			became all right.

					GEORDI
			It's the result that counts.
				(glances down at panel)
			What --- ?

62   WIDER ANGLE - ON COMMAND STATIONS

					WORF
			What is it?

					GEORDI
			Helm control just went down.
				(works panel - nothing)
			She won't respond.

					WORF
			Bridge to Captain. You're needed
			here immediately.

	Geordi works the panel controls, without result.

					GEORDI
			Wes, alert Engineering from your
			panel.

					WESLEY
				(works panel)
			Trying...

63   ANGLE AT READY ROOM DOOR

	Picard ENTERS bridge fast, Riker, Troi, Tasha, Data
	FOLLOWING, moving toward their stations. Beverly
	FOLLOWS them out onto the bridge, as:

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     36.

63   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Report.

					WORF
			Helm is down, sir. The ship's
			running wild ---

64   ANGLE ON PICARD

	moving to Geordi at Conn. Picard stands by Geordi.

65   ANGLE ON GEORDI, DATA, WESLEY

	Wesley swiftly rises, makes room for Data to take over
	the panel. Geordi turns in his seat to look up at
	Picard as:

					GEORDI
			Sir, we dropped to impulse
			power --

66   CLOSE ON PICARD

	He bends over Geordi. His left hand rests near the
	small control panel at Conn.

67   OMITTED

68   CLOSE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	The strange BLUE GLOW FLASHES around Picard for a split
	second, then FADES.

69   INCLUDING GEORDI

	staring at Picard.

					GEORDI
			Sir... ? Are you all right? I
			thought I just saw ---

70   ON PICARD

	Picard remains sitting stiffly for a beat as though
	frozen by what has happened, and then his face takes
	on a slightly different expression.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT THREE     37.

70   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I'm fine.
				(beat)
			Everything is fine now.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

71   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling on impulse power, unguided by any human hand.

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING PICARD

	Geordi is concerned at something happening at his
	position.

					PICARD
			Why the drop to impulse power,
			Lieutenant?

					GEORDI
				(turns to Picard)
			The helm is suddenly
			malfunctioning, sir.

					PICARD
			Malfunctioning? You're wrong --
			Look again.

					GEORDI
				(turning to console)
			Sir, I ---

	He breaks off, staring at the panel.

					RIKER
			Mister La Forge?

					GEORDI
				(a beat; puzzled)
			There's nothing wrong with the
			helm now. Everything is -- just
			as it should be, sir.

					PICARD
			In that case, make our heading
			two-nine-five mark three-seven.

					GEORDI
			Sir... ?

					PICARD
			You have a problem with that
			heading, Lieutenant?

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     39.

72   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Do you want to double back on our
			course, sir?

					PICARD
			That is what I've ordered.

	A puzzled Geordi begins touching helm controls.

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	going into a graceful turn which will take her in the
	opposite direction. As it finishes the turn, the ship
	jumps into warp speed.

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	The bridge crew still at their positions.

75   ANGLE ON TROI

	concentrating her mind on Picard, uncertain. Picard has
	appeared lucid; his order to reverse course is not
	contrary to Starfleet policy or out-of-line for a
	starship captain.

76   EMPHASIZING PICARD AND RIKER

	Picard looks entirely normal, but with a very alert
	quality.

					RIKER
			Captain... I'm puzzled about your
			reversing our course.

77   ANGLE ON DATA, RIKER, TROI

	exchanging looks of puzzlement. Why double back on
	course?

78   INCLUDING PICARD AND GEORDI

					PICARD
			The energy "cloud," Commander --
			I believe it important to have
			another look at it.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     40.

78   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Sir, we're behind schedule to
			Parliament already ---

					PICARD
			I believe a very important
			scientific discovery awaits us
			on this heading.

					TROI
				(looks up; beat)
			Perhaps you'll share your
			reasoning on that, sir?

					DATA
			Yes, since we obtained only
			minimal information on our sensor
			pass of it.

					PICARD
			We must go back to learn more.
				(to Troi; thin smile)
			Counselor... do you believe a ship
			captain should explain every
			order?

					TROI
				(beat; shakes her head)
			Of course not, sir.

79   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	now heading the opposite direction, going back the way
	she came at warp speed.

79A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Badar N'D'D is being chased down the Corridor by a
	SECURITY GUARD.

					BADAR N'D'D
			I demand to see the captain.

					FIRST SECURITY GUARD
			Stop, return to your quarters... !

	A stateroom door OPENS to REVEAL Ssestar trying to edge
	outside past a SECOND SECURITY GUARD there. First
	security guard has managed to stop Badar N'D'D who
	whirls toward the Selay delegate in revulsion.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     41.

79A  CONTINUED:

					SSESTAR
				(indicating Badar N'D'D)
			What is that doing on our deck?

					BADAR N'D'D
				(to Security Guard)
			I demand to know why this starship
			has changed course!

					FIRST SECURITY GUARD
			Please return to your quarters,
			delegates!

80   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS

	Riker, Data, Troi and Geordi as Beverly ENTERS.

					RIKER
			You're late and you asked for this
			confidential meeting.

					BEVERLY
			Sorry. I was just so troubled
			by my talk with the captain.
			Something seems wrong... terribly
			wrong.

					TROI
				(hesitant)
			I believe I sense something
			... different in the Captain ... not
			much and maybe I'm incorrect.
				(indicates Riker, Data
				 and Geordi)
			They think I may be.

					RIKER
				(to Troi)
			You could be reacting to the
			reverse course order.

					GEORDI
			But that's our captain. It's not
			the first time he's done something
			unusual.

					DATA
			A mere change of direction hardly
			justifies mutiny.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     42.

80   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(to Troi)
			Exactly what do you believe you're
			sensing?

					TROI
			Exactly?
				(shakes head)
			It's difficult to put into
			words... just a feeling that
			he's, well... closed part of his
			mind to me.

					GEORDI
			How can you tell there's something
			there that you can't feel?

					TROI
			As I said... it's hard to say.
			I just feel the captain's become
			... perhaps dangerous.

					RIKER
			If he's dangerous...if...

					GEORDI
			... he'd have to be relieved from
			command.
				(to Beverly)
			Which you're allowed to do... but
			it's beaucoup trouble if you're
			wrong.

					DATA
			And at this moment it is all pure
			speculation. He has done nothing
			to subject the Enterprise to
			danger.

					BEVERLY
			Besides, I'd need a medical log
			giving clear evidence of
			incapacity.
				(to Riker)
			You could do it without that
			problem...

					RIKER
			Only if all command officers
			agreed it vital to do so. But
			he's not showing overt unusual
			behavior.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     43.

80   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Ultimately he will, I believe...

					BEVERLY
			Commander, as second in command,
			it's still in your corner. I'll
			order medical and psychiatric
			exams... You'll have to back me
			up somehow.

81   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling through space at warp speed. Direction should
	be the same as PREVIOUS SHOT.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First Officer's log, stardate
			41249.5. As I believed, the
			senior command officers refused
			to relieve the captain from duty
			on such slender evidence.

82   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - ANGLE ON PICARD

	He looks up as Riker and Beverly ENTER the room and
	CROSS to face him over the desk. Picard looks up:

					PICARD
			Yes?

					BEVERLY
			I'd like you to come to Sickbay
			for some examinations, Captain.

					PICARD
			Oh?
				(nods)
			I'll be glad to do that when I'm
			free.

					BEVERLY
			I'd like to conduct them now, sir.

					PICARD
			Why?
				(to Riker)
			What can I do for you, Number One?

					RIKER
			Sir, Counselor Troi has
			recommended the examinations.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     44.

82   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(thin smile)
			Same question. Why?

83   CLOSER SHOT

	Riker firms up.

					RIKER
			It is my duty to inform the
			captain that we believe it
			possible that he is under some
			kind of alien influence
			which... may constitute a danger
			to this ship.

	Another flicker of a smile from Picard. It never gets
	to his eyes, and there's no humor in it.

					PICARD
			I consider it equally possible
			that you two and the counselor
			are overworked, and possibly
			suffering hallucinations.
				(to Beverly)
			This is an order... you're to
			arrange medical and psychiatric
			exams of both yourself and them.
			Doctor, you realize you're all
			acting strangely?

					BEVERLY
			I'm concerned that you've suddenly
			turned the ship away from...

					PICARD
				(interrupting; hard)
			What's happened to your mind,
			Doctor? The search for knowledge
			is always our primary mission.
				(stands)
			I'm sorry but I'm too busy for
			this kind of nonsense. Must I
			call security to force you to
			report to Sickbay?

	On his cold, penetrating stare, Riker and Beverly EXIT.

84   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	proceeding on her way back to the "Cloud" at warp
	speed.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     45.

85   INT. CORRIDOR NEAR ENGINEERING - ANGLE ON TURBOLIFT

	The corridor is oddly low lit. As the turbolift DOORS
	OPEN and Riker STEPS OUT, he glances around, frowning
	at the lack of light. He starts toward Engineering,
	and a SPARKLING LOOP suddenly whips over his head and
	around his neck. He lurches back, yanked by the
	garrote; then it is abruptly loosened. Riker regains
	his balance as the garrote is whipped away from his
	neck, and he turns to see:

86   ANOTHER ANGLE - SSESTAR AND RIKER

					RIKER
			What in hell... ?

	The large Reptilian manages what appears to be an
	apologetic smile.

					SSESTAR
			Sorry. Wrong species.

	He backs away, still offering the smile, then turns and
	HURRIES DOWN the corridor to huddle with four other
	Selays. Riker fingers his throat ruefully, goes to a
	computer interface on a nearby wall and touches it.

					RIKER
			Riker to security chief.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Yar here.

					RIKER
			Security squad to the Engineering
			Deck. The Selays are playing hide
			and seek down here -- obviously
			with the Anticans --
				(rubs throat)
			-- and it's a lethal game. I want
			them returned to their quarters
			under guard.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Right away, sir.
				(hesitantly)
			And are you... aware sir, the
			captain expects you to take a
			medical exam?

					RIKER
			I'll do it later.

87   OMITTED

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     46.

88   INT. READY ROOM - ANGLE ON PICARD

	He is working feverishly at an o.s. personal Viewscreen,
	absorbing the information at an intense rate. A CHIME
	SOUNDS, and he looks up as though he is not sure at
	first what it means. Then he registers and:

					PICARD
			Come.

89   ANGLE TO INCLUDE BEVERLY

	The doors slide OPEN, and Beverly ENTERS. She is in
	medical "blues." She is trying to appear relaxed and
	confident, but nagging thoughts run around her mind
	asking about why she is really here.

					PICARD
			What do you want?

					BEVERLY
			I have the results of the exams
			you ordered.

	She offers a record tape, he tosses it aside and leans
	back in his chair... content and confident.

90   OMITTED

91   TWO SHOT - BEVERLY AND PICARD

					BEVERLY
			You don't care to inspect them?

	Picard ignores her, she picks up her courage, moves
	closer.

					BEVERLY
			Please, are you Jean-Luc?

	Slowly, Picard looks up, aware of both her and her
	physical closeness. He touches her hand. A long
	hesitation, then gently:

					PICARD
			He is here.

					BEVERLY
			The Jean-Luc I know?

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FOUR     47.

91   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods)
			And more.

					BEVERLY
			The "more" frightens me...

					PICARD
			And elates us. We wish you could
			understand the glorious adventures
			ahead.

					BEVERLY
			You and... ?

					PICARD
			Soon we'll both be home.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE     48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

92   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND "CLOUD" (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise slows to impulse power as it heads for
	the large energy pattern "Cloud" which can be seen in
	far b.g.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(troubled)
			First officer's log, supplemental.
			On the orders of... Captain
			Picard, we have returned to the
			vicinity of the energy pattern
			"cloud." I am personally
			convinced that something from this
			"cloud" now shares...

93   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE SHOT

	All officers at their regular duty stations, except for
	Picard, who is not present. Riker is in the command
	chair.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... the captain's mind. But there
			seems to be nothing we can do...
			at least within regulations.
			There have been no actions
			warranting relieving Captain
			Picard. And our medical
			personnel, while dubious about
			his condition, are not prepared
			to certify the captain's
			incapacity.

	At the Conn position, Geordi turns to look back at
	Riker.

					GEORDI
			Approaching the "cloud," sir.

					RIKER
			Very well, Mister La Forge. Bring
			us to within ten thousand
			kilometers and hold us there.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

     STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE     49.

93   CONTINUED:

	Picard ENTERS from his Ready Room. Riker gets out of
	the command chair.

					RIKER
			Shall we begin the scientific
			tests that you wanted, sir?

					PICARD
				(smiles)
			They are already underway.

94   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The energy pattern "shape" spreads out across the reach
	of space, as we saw it earlier.

95   EMPHASIZING PICARD

	as he looks at the viewscreen. His face is transformed,
	showing longing and even a kind of love. Then he turns
	to the bridge.

					PICARD
			I have an announcement for the
			entire bridge.

96   PICARD AND VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Reaction and concern from all on the bridge as Picard
	moves to stand in front of the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			As many of you suspected...
				(indicating "cloud"
				 image)
			... when our ship passed through
			the edge of this, it accidentally
			carried off a sentient being... one
			much like these energy patterns
			we're seeing here.

	Picard moves toward Worf.

97   VARIOUS ANGLE ON PRINCIPALS

	as Picard moves to the helm.

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         50.

97   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			A frightening experience for any
			intelligent being. As if a great
			claw reached down and scooped up
			any of you from your home world.
			Drawn into the energy pathways
			of this vessel...
				(to Worf)
			... it found its way to you, Worf,
			frantic at being carried from its
			home. Recognizing you as
			sentient beings, it pleaded for
			help.

98   SHOT OF COMMAND AREA

	Picard moving toward where Beverly stands nearby.

					PICARD
			... but in ways you could not
			understand... going desperately
			from one to another of you...
			then discovering the computer
			intelligence in the ship's memory
			circuits.
				(nods)
			Simplistic intelligence, but it
			furnished a way to slow this
			Enterprise thing that had captured
			it.
				(toward Riker)
			And it very much regrets the
			accidental death of Engineer Singh
			during this...

					TROI
				(interrupting)
			Captain, do you exist in
			combination with the entity?

					RIKER)
			Is it in control of you, sir?

					PICARD)
				(that smile again)
			By the time we combined...

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         51.

99   REACTION ANGLES

	as the bridge crew hears him admit the entity is now
	part of him.

					PICARD
			... We had learned much about each
			other... our passion for
			exploration... for the unknown.
			We found we had similar
			dreams... and it offered your
			captain a way to realize them
			beyond any human expectation.

					RIKER
			Captain, I must speak to you
			privately...now.

					DATA
			I understand. As an energy
			pattern free of the limitations
			of matter... it might travel
			anywhere, at any velocity...

					RIKER
				(angry)
			Captain, did you hear me?

					DATA
				(intent on Picard)
			Sir, I see no way for you to
			journey with an energy form.

					PICARD
				(ignoring Riker)
			Isn't there?

					TROI
				(reacting to a thought)
			Maybe... just maybe...
				(to Riker)
			He's planning to beam both the
			entity and himself into that
			"cloud."

					PICARD
				(nods)
			The transporter need not pattern
			your captain back into matter...
			we'll beam energy only...

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         52.

100  ANGLE INCLUDING BEVERLY

	reacting in some disgust and anger at his words and
	expression now.

					PICARD
				(ecstatic)
			... and we will become...
				(pleased look)
			... a combined energy pattern of
			that life form.

101  ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA - INCLUDING BEVERLY

	as Picard turns to Riker.

					PICARD
			A resignation from this command
			and from Starfleet has been
			appropriately recorded...

					RIKER
				(moving in; firmly)
			I refuse to allow this, sir.

					PICARD
			Oh? Under what Fleet regulation?
			Does this resignation threaten
			the ship and its company in any
			way?

					BEVERLY
				(moving in)
			Captain Picard, you are now
			relieved from duty. I judge you
			disabled...

102  ANGLE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	moving his hand toward a nearby panel.

					BEVERLY (O.S.)
			... mentally incapacitated...

	Picard's hand touches the panel and WE SEE the familiar
	BLUE GLOW, at which the panel becomes a BRILLIANT
	DISPLAY OF LIGHT on a darkened bridge. Surprised VOICES
	and GROANS, all matched to:

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Security! Help me restrain the
			Captain... 

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         53.

102  CONTINUED:

					TROI (O.S.)
			This is blinding me...

					TASHA (O.S.)
			... Where is he? These light
			flashes...

103  FULL ON BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	BLINDING BLUE LIGHT from all panels, ENERGY FORMS
	(lightning-like) flings some of the bridge crew to the
	floor...

					WORF
			Captain! I'll help you if you'll
			let me... 

104  ANGLE AT TURBOLIFT (OPTICAL)

	as in the darkness WE MAKE OUT a Figure ENTERING the
	turbolift, the door CLOSING.

105  ANGLE ON RIKER (OPTICAL)

	Intermittently ILLUMINATED BY THE BRILLIANT FLASHES as
	he gets zapped again, then again, struggling to reach
	the captain's panel.

					RIKER
			Hang on to the captain, someone!

	He makes it, hits the RED ALERT switch... which SOUNDS
	THE KLAXON and begins the RED ALARM LIGHTS BLINKING.

106  INT. CORRIDOR

	Darkened too, but the FLASHING RED LIGHTS illuminate
	Picard turning into the Transporter Room.

107  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	where a crewman lies unconscious. Picard, relieved to
	see the crewman stirring somewhat, makes a setting on
	the transporter panel, jumps to the platform as WE HEAR
	the TRANSPORTER SOUND begin.

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         54.

108  FULL ON TRANSPORTER PLATFORM

	as the TRANSPORTER EFFECT takes Picard away from the
	Enterprise.

109  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND "CLOUD" (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise hovers even closer to the "cloud,"
	waiting.

110  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Riker is in the command chair -- all others at their
	usual stations except Tasha who ENTERS very concerned
	and upset. Riker glances around the bridge, then:

					TASHA
			The Transporter Chief has no idea
			of what the coordinates were, sir.

					GEORDI
			He's just out there "somewhere?"
			How can we settle for that?

					RIKER
			Give me a choice, then.

					DATA
			Still no readings, no sign of
			anything.

	Long hesitation; then, Riker sighs.

					RIKER
			Mister La Forge, it's time to
			set a course for Parliament. Warp
			eight.

					GEORDI
			We're really leaving him... ?

					RIKER
			I've waited as long as possible,
			Lieutenant.

111  EMPHASIZING TROI

	She stiffens suddenly in her seat, reaching out to grab
	Riker's arm.

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         55.

111  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Wait! I'm feeling... yes, it's
			the captain!
				(concentrating)
			The captain only. He's out there
			alone!

					RIKER
			The entity... has it abandoned him?

					TROI
			Aban... ? No, the combination just
			wasn't possible out there.
				(intently; fast)
			The Captain's in trouble, sir;
			we must beam him back!

					RIKER
			Beam him back as what? He's
			nothing but energy now.

112  ANGLE INCLUDING GEORDI

	turning to Riker, matching his pace. Time may be
	important to the Captain now.

					DATA
			Sir, the entity was caught by
			the ship's circuitry -- the
			captain might try to get in the
			same way if he's in trouble!

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			Move the ship in closer!

	As Geordi turns, hurriedly doing so.

					GEORDI
			Moving in, sir. But where?

					RIKER
			No way to know. Let's hope he
			can come part way himself.

113  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND "CLOUD" (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise moving close, then closer.

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         56.

114  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	showing Enterprise coming even closer -- the "cloud's"
	energy patterns becoming visible.

115  REACTION SHOT

	The helm officers, intent, hoping.

116  REACTION SHOT

	The Command Area with Riker and Troi -- then Beverly
	ENTERS with Wesley. She indicates her son to Riker,
	questioningly. Riker nods, goes back to his intent
	examination of the viewer.

					RIKER
			Troi, is there any way you can...
			"get" a message to him?

					TROI
				(shakes head sadly)
			I wish I could.

117  SHOT INCLUDING DATA

	as he swivels toward Riker.

					GEORDI
			Sensors are monitoring our
			perimeter, the ship's circuitry...
				(shakes head)
			Nothing, sir.

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Take us into the edge of it, La
			Forge.

	As he looks toward the Main Viewer:

118  FULL ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The "cloud" moving toward us -- then we're into it.

119  COMMAND AREA

	Riker still intent on the viewer.

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         57.

119  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Mom, is he gone for good?

	Beverly shushes her son. He tries almost a whisper:

					WESLEY)
				(continuing)
			The funny thing is, I... I sort
			of liked him...

120  INCLUDING TASHA AND WORF (OPTICAL)

	Worf is suddenly startled by a reading on his panel.

					WORF
			Sir! On my sensor controls...

	A sudden BLUE GLOW APPEARS, like that which earlier
	indicated the entity's presence. Followed by a CRACKLE
	OF ENERGY which sees Worf stepping back, alarmed.

					TROI
			Something's here. I can feel it!

					DATA
			Just as before! Going to you
			first, Worf...

					GEORDI
				(interrupting)
			Something crazy on my viewer
			circuits...
				(looking toward Viewer)
			Commander Riker!

	Riker leaps toward Geordi's station.

121  FULL ON GEORDI'S VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	An area of static is APPEARING. The STATIC IMAGE is
	undefined at first but is becoming a "shape," although
	not yet recognizeable.

121A INCLUDING COMMAND AND HELM AREAS

	Very curious.

					GEORDI
			"Static?"

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         58.

121B FULL ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The STATIC IMAGE as if with great effort, slowly forms
	itself into a lop-sided IMAGE of the letter "P."

122  INCLUDING COMMAND AND HELM AREAS

	Riker coming to his feet.

					RIKER
			"P" for Picard!

	Data moves quickly toward Riker.

					DATA
			He's in the ship's circuitry!
			Come to the Transporter Room.
			Please!

	Data HURRIES toward the turbolift. Then he turns.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			There might be a way, sir! Hurry!

	Riker decides to HURRY to the turbolift himself. He
	joins Data and the turbolift doors CLOSE.

123  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving away, the "cloud" now in b.g.

124  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	where Data makes quick adjustments at the control
	panel.

					RIKER
			This is a wild theory Data!

					DATA
			I knew we had to have the
			captain's physical pattern here,
			He was the last one beamed out.

					RIKER
			Is what you're thinking possible?

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         59.

124  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Unknown at this time, sir. I
			hope the captain remembers his
			pattern is here.
				(steps back)
			If he has, his energy has moved
			into the transporter relays by
			now...

					RIKER
				(nods)
			Wish we had some sign he's there.
				(waits; then)
			We've no choice but to risk it.

					DATA
				(nodding)
			Energizing, sir!

125  SHOT INCLUDING TRANSPORTER PLATFORM

	as Data engages the transporter. Riker waits...waits.

126  TWO SHOT OF RIKER AND DATA

	watching anxiously, their disappointment building. They
	exchange a worried look.

127  TRANSPORTER PLATFORM (OPTICAL)

	The TRANSPORTER EFFECT builds slowly, a bit unevenly...
	then firms up, finally MATERIALIZING PICARD. He looks
	around, surprised.

					PICARD
			What the devil am I doing here?!

					RIKER
				(quietly)
			Sounds like our Captain...

	Picard begins MOVING OFF the platform.

					DATA
			But confused. This Picard-pattern
			was formed before he went out
			there...

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         60.

127  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			What's happening to me, Number
			One? I was ready to beam away...
			somewhere... I remember talk of
			an... an entity? But all that
			seems so vague...

					DATA
				(to Riker)
			I believe the Captain is now his
			separate self, sir. A lot of what
			happened is naturally missing...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Data, what nonsense are you
			talking now? Is it still
			"Sherlock Holmes?"

	Data hesitates, exchanging a look with Riker who gives
	an almost imperceptible nod.

					DATA
			Ah, yes. Indubitably, sir,
			indubitably.

					PICARD
				(beginning to EXIT)
			Well, at least get rid of that
			damned pipe. It smells.

	As the captain ALMOST EXITS, Riker intercepts him.

					RIKER
			Doctor Crusher asked me to steer
			you past Sickbay. She says you've
			looked very tired.

	Tasha ENTERS hurriedly.

					TASHA
			Sorry Commander, but Security Team
			Two reports they've discovered
			a puddle of blood outside the
			Selay Quarters and they can't
			find one of the delegates and...

          STAR TREK: "Lonely Among Us" - 8/21/87 - ACT FIVE         61.

127  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(interrupting; annoyed)
			Lieutenant, couldn't this have
			waited a moment? We've got the
			captain back.

					TASHA
				(to Picard)
			Good to see you, sir. The problem
			is that one of the cooks has just
			been asked to broil Reptile for
			the Anticans... and it looks like
			the Selay delegate...

					PICARD
			Riker, with these "peace"
			delegates and all, I do need some
			rest. Take charge, Number One.

128  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The "cloud" in far b.g. as WE SEE the Enterprise go into
	WARP SPEED EFFECT.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             












                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Justice" 
                          #40271-109 
                              
                           Story by 
                        John D.F. Black 
                              and 
                         Worley Thorne 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                         Worley Thorne 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         James Conway 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                     2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      SEPTEMBER 4, 1987

             STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Justice"                                
                              
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             FIRST EDO CITIZEN
                RIKER              TWO EDO CITIZENS
                DATA               RIVAN (YOUNG FEMALE EDO)
                TROI               LIATOR (MALE EDO)
                BEVERLY            EDOLORD
                TASHA              FIRST EDO BOY
                GEORDI             CONN CREWMEMBER
                WORF               EDO GIRL
                WESLEY             SECOND EDO BOY
                                   FIRST MEDIATOR (MALE EDO)
                                   SECOND MEDIATOR (MALE EDO)
                                   EDO
                                     ADULTS
                                     CHILDREN
                                   MUSIC GROUP OF EDO HARPISTS
                                   TRANSPORTER CHIEF
                                   MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

             STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Justice"                                
                              
                             SETS                               

             INTERIORS                 EXTERIORS
          
             USS ENTERPRISE            USS ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT
               Main bridge
               Command and Helm Areas  SURFACE OF RUBICUN THREE
               Corridor
               Starboard Lounge        SECOND SCENIC LOCATION
               Corridor Outside the
               Observation Lounge      MYSTERY OBJECT
               Sickbay Corridor
               Sickbay                 EDO GARDENS
          
             EDO COUNCIL CHAMBERS      EDO COUNCIL CHAMBERS

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - TEASER           1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                           "Justice"     
                            TEASER                                 

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN PLANET ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	A lovely blue and white planet, close to Earthlike in
	appearance.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41255.6.
			After delivering a party of Earth
			colonists to the Strnad solar
			system and providing...

2    CLOSER ON ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	emphasizing the starship's line.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... them with all their basic
			necessities, we have discovered
			another Class M planet in the
			adjoining Rubicun star system.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	PICARD, TROI, WORF and WESLEY on duty with replacement
	bridge crew, all examining the planet, as:

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			We are now in orbit there, having
			determined it to be inhabited as
			well as unusually lovely. It
			is...

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - TEASER           2.

4    EMPHASIZING PICARD

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... a pastoral world, which also
			shows evidence of learning and
			civilization. My first officer
			has taken an away team down to
			make contact and they are in the
			process of returning to the ship.

5    COMMAND AND HELM AREAS

	Picard looking to Troi.

					PICARD
			Riker has sounded very enthused
			in his reports.

					TROI
				(nods)
			He says the planet has life forms
			almost identical to us.

	Interrupted by Beverly who ENTERS, obviously with much
	on her mind.

					BEVERLY
			Captain... !
				(sees she has
				 interrupted)
			Sorry, Troi.

	Troi smiles, beckons Beverly in.

					TROI
			The Doctor has something much more
			important on her mind, Captain.

					BEVERLY
				(frowns; to Troi)
			Please, Troi, do not pick up my
			feelings!

					TROI
			Your feelings? All we need
			are ears.

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - TEASER           3.

5    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(smiles to Beverly)
			You've been talking about it for
			days now... Shore leave for the
			crew.

	Beverly sees that her son Wesley has also thrown her
	a concerned look. She gives an apologetic nod to Troi.

					BEVERLY
			I'm tired myself.
				(to Picard)
			Establishing that colony has
			exhausted the entire crew, sir.
			We're not a supply vessel.
			Settling all those people was a
			strain on everyone.

	RIKER interrupts by ENTERING with DATA, GEORDI, TASHA.
	They all register enthusiasm, giving the replacement
	crew nods, smiles, thumbs up gestures as they take over
	their positions. Riker has continued straight to
	Picard, acknowledging Troi and Beverly too.

					PICARD
			Is it as good as your reports,
			Number One?

					RIKER
				(enthused)
			Exactly per my reports, sir.
			Class M, so Earthlike, so
			beautiful, it will startle you!

					BEVERLY
			It sounds wonderful for the
			children!
				(to Picard)
			The Holodecks are marvelous, of
			course, but nothing like giving
			them open space and fresh air...

	Beverly takes a simulated deep breath of air.

					TASHA
			I've listed my report on their
			customs and laws, sir. Fairly
			simple, common sense things.

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - TEASER           4.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Wild in some ways, puritanical
			in others. Neat as pins,
			ultra-lawful, and making love at
			the drop of a hat.

					TASHA
			Any hat.

					PICARD
				(smile)
			But even the happiest report has
			its negatives. Let's start with
			them.

					RIKER
				(grins)
			There are none, sir. Not that
			any of us can find.

					DATA
			But there is a problem here, sir!

	Data is puzzling over readings at his station.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I do not understand this at all!

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			It's the faulty reading I
			reported, sir.

					TASHA
			Sensor technicians are working
			on it, sir. They've identified
			it as a "glitch" in the system.

	Picard turns back to Riker.

					PICARD
			I take it you find no "glitch"
			at all in this planet, however.

					TASHA
			If you approve shore leave, sir,
			we could start with a small group
			at first.

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - TEASER           5.

5    CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Of course...
				(turns)
			Wesley, if we go, you will join
			the away team to evaluate this
			world as a place for young people
			to relax.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir!

	He glances at Beverly to note her smiling approval of
	this.

					PICARD
			If all scans and observations
			confirm the reports...
				(nods)
			... certainly I'll approve it.
				(beat)
			Let's hope it is not too good
			to be true.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT ONE           6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

6    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN PLANET ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	The same lovely planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			We are in orbit of a planet
			designated Rubicun Three... and
			have found it to be the home of
			a life form who call themselves
			the Edo.

7    EXT. SURFACE OF RUBICUN THREE (OPTICAL)

	The planet is as described. We are at an inhabited
	part of it... clean, neat, the "streets" appearing more
	like a running track, bordered with flowers. The
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT brings in our new away team of Riker,
	Troi, Tasha, Worf and Wesley. In the near distance, a
	group of very human appearing people have seen them
	arriving and two of them turn and race in this direction.
	Worf is quickly aware of it and prepares to interpose
	himself protectively.

					WORF
			Careful, sir...

					RIKER
			It's all right, Lieutenant, these
			are the Edo we met.

8    ANGLE ON THE EDO

	ARRIVING at high speed. A young female and male who,
	like other Edo we'll meet, are both tall, full haired,
	with even white teeth, great bodies. They're also
	dressed in loose, sexy clothing and these two wear a
	silvery necklace indicating high rank. Riker is
	watching an attractive Edo woman, saying:

					RIKER
			They certainly are... fit, right?

	Troi is looking at an Edo male.

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT ONE           7.

8    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			They certainly are.

					RIVAN
			Health and happiness!

					LIATOR
			A pleasant day to you!

	Troi gives Riker an even sharper second look as the Edo
	ARRIVE and RIVAN, the woman, gives Riker a close and
	rather intimate hands-on hug which, although it touches
	upon the sensual, also combines genuine friendship, too.

					RIVAN
			You did return as promised!

	The man, LIATOR, is looking over Troi and Tasha with
	healthy interest. Like Rivan, although slim and very
	well muscled, he has a quiet dignity that fits well with
	this necklace-badge of leadership.

					RIKER
			Rivan, Liator...
				(indicating)
			Also from our vessel is Troi...

					LIATOR
			Slowly, slowly...
				(embraces Troi)
			I must also welcome this lovely
			one...
				(embracing Tasha)
			... and this lovely one...

	Riker waits, watching with interest until Tasha
	disengages. She understands his look.

					TASHA
				(smiles)
			My pleasure.

					TROI
			Healthy sensuality, sir. I feel
			mainly happiness and friendship.

					RIVAN
			And I welcome this huge one...
				(hugs and fondles Worf)
			... oh, yes, yes...

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT ONE           8.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
				(pleased)
			Nice planet!

	Rivan moves to Wesley, stops quizzically.

					RIVAN
			But you are a young one. I do
			not know your custom regarding
			love.

	Wesley is clearly nervous, although intrigued too. He
	clears his throat:

					WESLEY
			Uh... I guess... whatever you
			usually do...

	Rivan shows excellent taste, giving Wesley a "hug" but
	without any "extras."

					RIKER
			Others would like to visit here
			too. If you'll tell us what
			limits you'd place on the
			number...

					LIATOR
			Whatever pleases you. We can
			discuss it at the Council
			Chambers.

					RIVAN
				(to Riker)
			Shall we go there now or remain
			and play?

					RIKER
			Play?

					RIVAN
			At love. Unless you don't enjoy
			that.
				(to Worf)
			Perhaps you do?

					LIATOR
				(to Troi)
			And you? Yes, I can see that you
			do.

           STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT ONE           9.

8    CONTINUED: (3)

					WESLEY
			Listen, maybe I'll just go on
			ahead...

					RIVAN
				(indicates Wesley)
			This is unfair to him.
				(to Wesley)
			We'll go to the Council Chambers.
			You'll find young people your age
			there.

					WESLEY
				(warily)
			Well... I really can't make any
			promises...

					LIATOR
				(laughs)
			You don't have to. Our rules are
			simple. No one does anything
			uncomfortable to them.

					RIVAN
			Come! Our people will want to
			know you.

	Then she turns back, glancing at the more formal
	clothing worn by the humans.

					LIATOR
			Rivan, perhaps they...can't...run.

					WESLEY
				(to Riker)
			Can't run? Sure we can run, right
			sir?

					RIKER
				(to the others)
			That's the custom here, running...
				(to Wesley)
			Right! Lead the way!

	Rivan, Liator, and Wesley LEAD OFF, the Others JOGGING
	AFTER them.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT ONE          10.

9    TRUCKING - EMPHASIZING RIKER AND WORF

	who find themselves out in front of Tasha and Troi.

					RIKER
			"When in Rome... ," eh?

					WORF
			When where, sir?

	CAMERA HOLDS as the Group runs past.

9A   EXT. SECOND SCENIC LOCATION

	Rivan and Liator leading the Enterprise people along
	another lovely pathway where an elderly but very trim
	FIRST EDO CITIZEN and a pair of younger N.D. EDO
	CITIZENS see them coming and break into a run to join
	them. Lots of smiles and waves.

9B   TRUCKING - EMPHASIZING AWAY TEAM AND FIRST EDO CITIZZEN

	The Enterprise people very much taken with the joy and
	good health they're seeing. First Edo citizen notes
	Tasha's light complexion and amazon form.

					FIRST EDO CITIZEN
			Good health to you!

					TASHA
			Happiness to you!
				(to Troi)
			It's like an "Eden" here.

10   EXT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS

	A combination of conference and recreation facilities,
	lots of light and air and spectacularly healthy looking
	people in revealing but comfortable garb. SOUND of
	delighted ADULT LAUGHTER from inside the chambers too.
	Two adults and a child DEPART on the run, another older
	woman ARRIVES -- on the run too. She doesn't seem to
	be breathing very hard at all.

11   ANGLE ON RIKER AND TEAM

	ARRIVING on the run with their Edo companions. They
	haven't done too badly. Rivan stops, looks Riker and
	the Enterprise people over, then moves in and embraces
	Riker again.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT ONE          11.

11   CONTINUED:

					RIVAN
			Good health! I thought you might
			be out of breath.

	A SHRIEK from children at play, several Edo children
	race INTO SIGHT.

					LIATOR
			Children, we've brought you a new
			friend!

					FIRST EDO BOY
			Hello! Join us!

					EDO GIRL
			Yes, please!

	Wesley joins the smiling children.

					RIKER
				(grins)
			We may surprise you in a lot of
			ways.

12   INT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS

	The kind of place you'd like to visit. No particularly
	formalized furnishing plan -- it includes just about
	any way anyone would like to sit or loll. The same sort
	of revealing but sensible garb here too -- along with
	good humor. In fact, joy is what is mainly present
	here. Lots of fruit, nuts, food and drink selections.
	A MUSIC GROUP of Harpists in sight -- admittedly
	strange looking harps on which they compose, and now
	and then PLAY LILTING MUSIC which, like everything else,
	is not taken too seriously here either.

					RIVAN
			Everyone! We've brought the
			visitors!

					LIATOR
				(gesturing to away team)
			Please enjoy what we have!

13   EMPHASIZING ENTERPRISE PEOPLE

	as they are taken charge of with great hospitality.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT ONE          12.

14   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	The same lovely planet.

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Data ENTERS bridge from the turbolift, strides
	rapidly toward his station, his face reflecting concern.

					DATA
			I have traced it through all sensor
			channels, Captain! It is not a
			glitch... !

	Picard becomes alarmed at Data's tone, follows him to
	the Ops station where Data begins going over readings
	again.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			... or any other form of error or
			malfunction, sir.

					GEORDI
			Confirmed by my readings, sir.
			It's like a "shadow something"...

					DATA
			Exactly! As if it's not entirely
			in or out of our dimension.

					PICARD
			"What" is, Commander?

	Data points off to front starboard of the vessel.

					DATA
			Whatever is sitting out there
			without triggering our alarm
			relays, Captain.

					PICARD
			Center Main Viewer on that area.

16   ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as the IMAGE there shifts slightly, but REVEALS nothing
	but the planet and star background previously seen.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT ONE          13.

16   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Data; continuing)
			I need more, Commander.

	Data seems stumped for a moment, then:

					DATA
			Permission to go to hailing
			frequencies, sir?

	A puzzled Picard nods.

					DATA
			Hailing frequencies open. On all
			frequencies and language forms,
			send...
				(beat)
			Enterprise to Object off our
			starboard bow. Request that you
			identify yourself!

	As suddenly, the "what" begins appearing -- A HUGE AND
	COMPLEX LOOKING OBJECT, A BIT SMALLER THAN THE
	ENTERPRISE. IT IS HALF-TRANSPARENT BUT PARTLY SOLID,
	TOO, AND VERY DEADLY LOOKING. A VESSEL? PERHAPS, BUT
	SEEMINGLY MORE, TOO. WE WILL LEARN THAT IT SOMEHOW
	EXISTS HERE AND IN ANOTHER CONTINUUM AT THE SAME TIME.
	At the moment it appears, the Enterprise RED ALERT with
	KLAXON comes on too.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          14.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

17   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND MYSTERY OBJECT (OPTICAL)

	The partially transparent Mystery Object as described,
	positioned very close to the starship Enterprise. Its
	very nearness implies threat.

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Red Alert lights FLASHING, the KLAXON SOUNDING a
	couple more times, then going SILENT. The mystery
	object IMAGE is on the Main Viewer; Picard and the
	others are as we last saw them.

					GEORDI
			Shields and deflectors up full,
			sir. Main phaser banks ready.

					PICARD
			Hailing frequencies? Any reply?

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			It was something unintelligible,
			Captain. Now running it through
			our logic and language circuits...

					PICARD
			Have a real look at it, Geordi!

					GEORDI
				(hurrying for the
				 turbolift)
			Aye, sir.

					TASHA
			Sir, my sensors read it... well,
			as "half there." And it does
			look...

	She hesitates. Data finishes her thought.

					DATA
			As if it's partly...transparent.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          15.

18   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Data, what the hell is it?

	It is rather frightening to see Data turn to his
	Captain... slowly shake his head.

18A  INT. STARBOARD LOUNGE - (OPTICAL)

	Geordi ENTERING on a run, racing to the first large
	port, from which the mystery object/vessel thing can
	be seen from here too. He stands examining it. Then:

					GEORDI
			Lieutenant La Forge to Captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead, La Forge. What can you
			make out?

					GEORDI
			This is something I've never
			seen before, sir.

18B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - COMMAND AREA - (OPTICAL)

	Picard intent upon:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			It's as if it isn't entirely in
			our dimension, sir.

					PICARD
			Anything else?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Negative, sir. It's something
			I don't understand.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			I have some information on its
			first transmission, sir. It
			translates as...
				(looks up)
			... "stand by."

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          16.

18B  CONTINUED:

					CONN CREWMEMBER
			Sir! Sensors show something
			emerging from that... that ship,
			if you want to call it that.

					DATA
			Verified. Something very small...

19   EXT. SPACE - ON MYSTERY OBJECT (OPTICAL)

	REVEALING A TINY PINPOINT OF LIGHT having come out of
	the side of the mystery object (no hatchway visible)
	CROSSING orbital space toward the Enterprise.

20   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Data watching Main Viewer.

					DATA
			Getting smaller...

21   EXT. SPACE - ANGLE ON ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Still smaller now, the PINPOINT OF LIGHT moves toward
	the starship then actually passes through its "solid"
	side.

22   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	Several crewpersons stopping, astonished at the sight
	of what this CLOSER VIEW shows as the SWIRLING BLOB
	OF LIGHT comes INTO SIGHT near the corridor deck and
	passes on an upward diagonal path of EXITING VIEW near
	the ceiling beyond. (It is on its way to the bridge.)

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	where Conn is reacting to an alarm from his panel.
	Geordi RE-ENTERS bridge, takes his position.

					CONN CREWMEMBER
			Intruder alert, sir! But I
			don't...
				(puzzled)
			... show a location...

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          17.

23   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			Why a tiny swirl of light,
			Lieutenant? Could you make out
			anything else?

					GEORDI
				(puzzling; looks up)
			No, sir. Perhaps it is meant to
			seem "non-threatening" to us.

					DATA
				(interrupting)
			The away team signal has been cut
			off, Captain! We are no longer
			in contact with our people!

	Conn is very puzzled over a reading at his station.

					CONN CREWMEMBER
			Intruder relays do show
			something...

	He hesitates, puzzled.

					PICARD
			Why has everything become a
			something, or a whatever?

	He gets his answer as the tiny SWIRLING LIGHT OBJECT
	COMES INTO VIEW. It is about the size of a 'light bulb'
	now, moving more slowly than before. COMING IN ON AN
	UPWARD ANGLE THROUGH THE DECK, IT STOPS NOW, SUSPENDED
	IN THE MID-BRIDGE AREA.

24   ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA (OPTICAL)

	Picard has come to his feet, watching as the TINY
	SWIRLING LIGHT OBJECT which moves in his direction, and
	STOPS. Picard has tried not to retreat before the
	mysterious thing, but it is with some difficulty. Conn
	has moved in holding a large hand phaser ready, but
	has gotten a headshake from Picard. Then, from the tiny
	swirling light object, a VOICE we'll come to know as
	the EDOLORD. THE WORDS ARE TRANSMITTED WITH SUCH VOLUME
	THAT THEY LITERALLY SHAKE THE BRIDGE (OPTICAL OR CAMERA
	JIGGLE). A couple of the bridge crew throw hands to
	ears protectively. At the same time, we HEAR SOUND OF
	SOMETHING SHATTERING "GLASSLIKE" AS IT COMES APART,
	various PANELS FLARE WITH LIGHT.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          18.

24   CONTINUED:

					EDOLORD (V.O.)
			STATE THE PURPOSE...

	Apparently aware the volume has been too great, the
	Edolord message is begun again at least at a bearable
	volume level.

					EDOLORD (V.O.)
				(continuing; repeating)
			STATE...
				(volume still reduced)
			STATE THE PURPOSE OF WHAT YOU HAVE
			DONE!

25   SHOT PERMITTING NEXT EFFECT (OPTICAL)

	Picard fighting to stay calm. As he realizes he has
	heard the entire message:

					PICARD
			I am Captain Picard, commanding
			this Federation starship...

	VIOLENTLY, THE ENTIRE MAIN BRIDGE BUCKS AND SHAKES
	(OPTICAL AND/OR CAMERA MOVEMENTS) IN A WAY SUGGESTING
	SOMETHING "SHAKING SENSE" INTO A SMALL CHILD OR ANIMAL.
	All not seated are thrown to the deck or must hang on.

26   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data moves toward the Command Area, examining the LIGHT
	SWIRL.

					EDOLORD (V.O.)
				(repeating)
			STATE THE PURPOSE OF YOUR VISIT
			HERE!

					PICARD
				(toward LIGHT SWIRL)
			We have sent down what we call an
			away team to make peaceful contact
			with...

					EDOLORD (V.O.)
			DO YOU PLAN TO LEAVE LIFE FORMS
			HERE?

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          19.

26   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No... we are merely visiting
			here...

					EDOLORD (V.O.)
				(interrupting)
			BUT YOU DID MORE AT THE WORLD
			YOU JUST LEFT. WHY HAVE YOU LEFT
			YOUR OWN LIFE FORMS THERE?

					DATA
			The colony we just planted, sir...

					PICARD
			We found that world uninhabited.
			The life forms we left there...
				(carefully choosing his
				 words)
			... had sought the challenge...
				(shrugs)
			... at least that's the basic
			reason... had sought the challenge
			of creating a new lifestyle,
			a new society there.
				(beat; explaining)
			All life on our world is driven
			to... to protect its own form by
			re-seeding itself as... as widely
			as possible.

					EDOLORD (V.O.)
			DO NOT INTERFERE WITH MY CHILDREN
			BELOW!

27   ANGLE ON DATA (OPTICAL)

	genuinely puzzled over Picard's last statement.
	Suddenly the TINY LIGHT SWIRL RISES TOWARD DATA, comes
	to rest floating inches in front of his face. Then,
	Data registers a surprised expression now as he
	continues looking at the SWIRLING LIGHT OBJECT. Then:

					DATA
			Captain... I do not understand how,
			but it is asking me if I was...
			constructed for information
			exchanges.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          20.

27   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(hesitates, then)
			If there... is any way of our
			learning more about whatever is
			out there, Data...

	Data starts to nod, a movement which triggers action
	-- the tiny LIGHT SWIRL moving in to touch Data's
	forehead -- resulting in Data going down to the deck
	with a crash.

28   ANGLE DOWN ON DATA (OPTICAL)

	His entire form GLOWING as he goes stiff, eyes rolling
	back in their sockets.

29   EXT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS

	ESTABLISHING.

30   CLOSER ON ENTRY

	as Wesley comes INTO VIEW with THREE EDO YOUTHS of about
	his own age, two male and one a very pretty young female
	who has very much caught Wesley's attention. The boys
	have a ball; they're all smiling, laughing.

					FIRST EDO BOY
			Watch! You can't do this!

	The Edo boy stands expertly on his hands. Wesley eyes
	this, decides to do something else. He turns a series
	of cartwheels. The Edo kids CHEER with enthusiasm,
	especially the girl who hugs Wesley impulsively.

					EDO GIRL
			I want to do something too! With
			you.

					WESLEY
				(loses smile; warily)
			Uh... What?

					EDO GIRL
			Something you can teach me. Will
			you?

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          21.

30   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Well, actually, there are some
			games I... uh, don't quite know
			yet...

					EDO GIRL
			It's playing ball. Will you teach
			me?

					WESLEY
				(relieved)
			Oh, sure. If you have a bat for
			the ball, I'll show you my
			favorite.
				(sees their puzzlement)
			A bat...
				(shows measurement)
			... a stick or branch, about this
			thick, this long...

					EDO GIRL
			We can get it from the gardens.

	They race OFF leading the way, beginning to toss the
	ball back and forth.

31   INT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - EMPHASIZING RIKER

	Riker in the midst of reacting to something Worf has
	just said. With him the balance of the away team is
	mixing happily with various of the Edo.

					RIKER
				(touching his insignia)
			Enterprise, come in.
				(waits, then again)
			Captain, do you read me?

	He gets nothing in return. Troubled, he turns to Worf,
	speaking quietly:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Let's... it may be nothing, but
			let's move our people together.

					WORF
				(nods, then)
			Including the boy, Wesley? He's
			outside...

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          22.

31   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Is there some problem?

	Troi has somehow sensed Riker's feelings and made her
	way toward them now.

					RIKER
			We've lost contact with our ship.

					TROI
				(scans room)
			It's nothing these people have
			done... I'm certain of that. Their
			minds are so open...

					RIKER
			Help me locate Wes. He's wandered
			somewhere.

	He LEADS Troi toward the entrance as Worf eases his way
	toward the rest of the Away Team.

32   OMITTED

33   INT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - EMPHASIZING WORF

	Not wanting to create a false emergency, he works his
	way toward Tasha carefully. She's with Rivan, Liator
	and other Edo.

					WORF
			If I can take a moment of your
			time, Lieutenant...

					TASHA
			Yes, Worf... but you've got to hear
			this.
				(to Liator)
			Are you telling me that there's
			no crime here whatsoever? No one
			breaks any laws?

					LIATOR
				(smiles)
			Once they did. Long, long ago
			there was much disorder.
				(smiles; shakes head)
			But not now.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          23.

33   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
				(to Liator and Rivan)
			But I've seen no sign of... of
			police... those who enforce laws.

					RIVAN
			We have very few. They're called
			"Mediators." And they are needed
			only in one place each day...

					LIATOR
			The "punishment zone." An area
			that's selected for a period of
			time.

					TASHA
			It's a completely random selection?

					LIATOR
				(nods)
			No one but our Mediators know what
			place or for how long. We're very
			proud of the wisdom of our
			ancestors. No person ever knows
			where or when a zone will be.

					RIVAN
				(smiling too)
			... and so no one risks death.

					WORF
				(suddenly alert)
			Death?

					RIVAN
				(nodding)
			... by breaking any law.

					TASHA
			Wait, let's explain this...

					LIATOR
				(nodding, pleased)
			Only one punishment for any
			crime.

					WORF
			Anyone who commits any crime in
			the punishment zone dies!

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT TWO          24.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

					LIATOR
				(nods)
			The law is the law. Our peace
			is built on that.

					TASHA
			Even a small thing? Such as
			ignoring a rule like "keep off
			the grass?"

					RIVAN
				(nods; happily)
			Then no one breaks that rule.
			Who wants to risk execution?
			There's always a white wall or
			fence to remind anyone of a
			forbidden area like that...

	Tasha begins EXITING calling a question back to the
	Edo.

					TASHA
			And just who tells visitors of
			those rules?

					WORF
			We'd better find Wesley!

	They leave behind two puzzled Edo.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

         STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT THREE         25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

34   EXT. EDO GARDENS

	Wesley INTO VIEW with his friends, still tossing the
	ball back and forth. He makes a difficult catch,
	capturing the Edo girls' admiration again. (In b.g.
	is an attractive, glassed potting shed surrounded by
	a low white fence.)

					EDO GIRL
			You're very clever at this!

	Wesley decides to show off, runs ahead...

					WESLEY
			At home we play a lot of it.
				(gestures; running
				 ahead)
			Here, toss the ball ahead of me!

	Which is done, but it is going over his head.

35   CLOSE ON EDO GIRL

	registering concern.

					EDO GIRL
			No, Wes...

36   PANNING WESLEY

	making a strong effort to reach the ball, leaping a
	neat white fence at the potting enclosure. The Boys
	are now registering too.

					FIRST EDO BOY
				(shouting)
			No! It's forbidden to disturb
			the new plants... !

37   ANGLE ON WESLEY'S FALL

	Leaping for the ball, missing... falling into the
	potting shed.

         STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT THREE         26.

38   GROUP SHOT - THE YOUNG PEOPLE

	The girl hanging back, ANXIOUS. The boys pressing in,
	short of the white fence. Wesley lying in the broken
	glass of the Shed.

					FIRST EDO BOY
			Couldn't you see the fence?
			That's for new plants...

					SECOND EDO BOY
				(overlapping first)
			Don't ever go past a white
			marker!

					WESLEY
				(getting up)
			What's wrong?

	The the girl sees someone approaching from O.S., reacts
	horrified, SCREAMS.

39   WIDER ANGLE

	REVEALING a pair of Edo MEDIATORS (local law
	enforcement) hurrying toward the potting shed area in
	b.g. They are middle-aged men, exceedingly trim and
	healthy-looking, also kindly in appearance. Their only
	indication of office is a neat belt and pouch. But at
	the sight of them the girl SHRIEKS AGAIN and it is from
	genuine despair and fear for Wesley.

					EDO GIRL
			Oh, no! Oh, please, no!

40   PAN THE MEDIATORS IN

	as Wesley climbs back over the fence, brushing himself
	off. The Edo young people now back away, awed at what
	has happened.

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			Speak the truth. We are
			Mediators.

					WESLEY
				(brushing clothes)
			I said I was fine. Just some
			splinters...

         STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT THREE         27.

40   CONTINUED:

					EDO GIRL
				(staying back; through
				 tears)
			He doesn't know; he's from another
			place.

					SECOND MEDIATOR
				(genuinely)
			How very sad. But this zone has
			been selected.

					FIRST EDO BOY
			He doesn't understand!

					FIRST MEDIATOR
				(nods)
			It's always sad... now doubly so.

	SOUND OF RUNNING STEPS, heralding:

					RIKER (O.S.)
			What's happening here?

41   ANGLE TO INCLUDE RIKER AND TROI

	HURRYING IN to where the two Mediators stand with
	Wesley. The Edo young people are frightened, stay in
	b.g.

					WESLEY
				(to Riker)
			I was chasing a ball...
				(indicating shed)
			... and fell into that. I'm
			really sorry!

					MEDIATOR
			You admit you did that? Freely?

	Wesley straightens up, throwing a look toward Riker.

					WESLEY
			I'm with Starfleet. We don't
			lie.

	Riker gives Wesley a look with some pride hidden in it.

         STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT THREE         28.

41   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Mediators)
			It won't happen again. We
			apologize.

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			We're sorry, too. But that
			changes nothing.

	Mixed with MORE RUNNING FOOTSTEPS.

42   WIDER ANGLE

	TO INCLUDE the rest of the away team, Tasha and Worf,
	as they ARRIVE.

					TASHA
			Careful, Commander, they've got
			some strange laws here...

					RIKER
			I thought you reviewed the laws
			here.

					TASHA
			But they list nothing about
			punishment. That's what all this
			is about.

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			One moment, please...
				(to young Edo)
			Is there a witness to this
			transgression?

	Hesitantly, sadly, the other young people nod.

					FIRST EDO BOY
			But it was my fault; I threw the
			ball past him...

	First Mediator holds up his hand, appearing to be
	genuinely saddened as he silences the Edo boy. Second
	Mediator drops his head in a gesture of extreme sadness
	too.

         STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT THREE         29.

42   CONTINUED:

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			We have a visible transgression,
			ample witnesses, and an admission
			of guilt...
				(to Wesley)
			... and it deeply pains us to do
			what we must. Are you prepared
			for punishment?

	First Mediator has opened his pouch during this, brought
	out a small device (to be identified as a syringe).
	Second Mediator has stepped to get to the rear of
	Wesley, trying to get past Riker.

					SECOND MEDIATOR
				(to Riker)
			Please?

					WORF
			Punishment? If you mean what the
			others were talking about...

					RIKER
				(demanding)
			What kind of punishment? Name
			it!

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			Death, of course! Don't make
			it...
				(raising syringe)
			... difficult for the boy...

	Second Mediator has now squeezed past Riker, obviously
	intending to grab Wesley's arms from the rear... and
	is up-ended fast by Riker while Tasha and Worf bring
	out phasers trained directly on First Mediator.

					WORF
			Drop that; drop it now!

	The Mediators seem even more stunned by what the humans
	have done. The syringe has been dropped; Tasha
	retrieves it, holds it for Riker's examination.

					TASHA
			It's a kind of syringe...

	Riker grabs it, holds it under First Mediator's nose.

         STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT THREE         30.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			What is this? You said "death;"
			is it "poison?"

					FIRST MEDIATOR
				(offended; very upset)
			But... but of course it is!
			Completely painless; the boy would
			have felt nothing...
				(indicating Wesley)
			But look at him now. You've
			frightened him!

					WESLEY
				(disbelieving)
			He was going to kill me?

					SECOND MEDIATOR
				(to Riker)
			And if this Zone were still in
			effect, you would all deserve
			death.

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			It was announced you came as
			friends. Is this how friends act?

	During which Riker has touched his insignia.

					RIKER
			Enterprise from away team, come
			in.
				(waits)
			Are you receiving us, Enterprise?

					TASHA
				(touching insignia)
			Urgent, Enterprise. Please
			respond!

43   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND MYSTERY OBJECT (OPTICAL)

	in orbit of the planet.

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE EMPHASIZING DATA (OPTICAL)

	CONTINUING LAST SHOT with the exception that Beverly
	is now present, leaning over Data and checking him with
	a medical tricorder. Both are also anxiously aware of
	the tiny LIGHT SWIRL and his GLOWING FORM.

         STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT THREE         31.

44   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Condition?

					BEVERLY
			No sign of consciousness, but the
			balance of the readings are quite
			normal for him.

45   EMPHASIZING PICARD AND BEVERLY

	Both anxious.

					PICARD
			I believe this is some form of
			information exchange with whatever
			is over there. At least, I hope
			that's it.

					BEVERLY
			Any communication from our away
			team?

46   EMPHASIZING DATA (OPTICAL)

	as Picard shakes his head.

					PICARD
			Something is blocking
			communication both...

	He cuts off mid-word. The LIGHT SWIRL breaks contact
	with Data -- THEN ABRUPTLY DISAPPEARS!

47   ANGLE ON PICARD AND BEVERLY

	REACTING to this, and to the LIGHT GLOW fading from Data
	whose eyes remain closed. Beverly reaches in quickly,
	touching Data, examining him again.

48   WIDER ON MAIN BRIDGE

	Reactions from the others to that and to the SOUND of
	TASHA'S VOICE in mid-message:

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			... Security, urgent. Repeating,
			Enterprise from away team...

         STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT THREE         32.

48   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(interrupting)
			This is the Enterprise,
			Lieutenant. We're receiving you
			now.

49   ANGLE ON DATA

	Beverly checking readings on her medical tricorder
	again.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			This is an urgent call for Captain
			Picard.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We may need your presence here,
			Captain. We have serious trouble
			with... with a member of our away
			team and an unusual law they have
			here...

					PICARD
			Captain to Riker, stand by.
				(to Beverly)
			Signs of consciousness?

					BEVERLY
			None yet. Perhaps in minutes,
			hours... I don't yet know what's
			happened to him.

					PICARD
			Take him to Sickbay; call me the
			instant he's awake.
				(to Geordi)
			Anything new on that... that thing
			out there?

					GEORDI
			Negative, sir.

					PICARD
			Captain to first officer. I'm
			beaming down.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          33.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND MYSTERY OBJECT (OPTICAL)

	still next to each other, orbiting the planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			have encountered a strange
			vessel-like object, one with
			frightening power, which appears
			to exist partly in another
			dimension. On the world below...

51   EXT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS

	ESTABLISHING. As before, both young and old are seen
	traveling easily at a run.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... what began as a shore leave
			opportunity among delightful
			inhabitants of a lovely Earthlike
			planet... has led incredibly to
			a death sentence...

52   INT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - WIDE ANGLE

	in which Picard is being led to what appears a "seat of
	honor" next to Rivan, Liator, other planet folk. Riker,
	Troi and Geordi are moving in to take a place next to
	the Captain. Hovering anxiously nearby are Tasha and
	Worf holding their small phasers unobtrusively in hand
	as they scan the Edo, alert for any further surprises.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... a death sentence proclaimed
			against... one of our crew members
			for what our world considers a
			petty, non-criminal infraction.
			How can I allow a crew member
			to die for that?
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          34.

52   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			How does the Prime Directive apply
			to this case? Indeed if we do
			save our crewmember, how will the
			frightening object up here react
			to that?

53   CLOSER ON KEY GROUP

	Before Picard takes his seat, he moves Troi aside,
	speaks quietly:

					PICARD
			Care to comment privately how you
			read any of this...

					TROI
				(shakes head)
			Unnecessary, sir.
				(indicates)
			I get strong feelings that they
			are honest almost to a fault.
			But they do have great respect,
			even pride, in their own ways.

	Picard moves to take his seat.

					LIATOR
			Welcome to our world, Captain.
			We regret that our system of
			justice is troubling you.

					PICARD
			Wesley Crusher -- where is he?

					RIKER
			In accord with the Prime
			Directive, Captain, I've let them
			hold him pending the outcome of
			this.

					RIVAN
				(gently)
			He is safe and unharmed. We
			promise that.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          35.

53   CONTINUED:

					RIVAN
			Captain Picard... I do not know
			how you Earth people conduct law
			and justice; even if you respect
			such things...

					PICARD
			We do.

					LIATOR
			Good, so do we. Our precepts have
			been handed down from long ago.
			The tranquility you see in our
			lives has been made possible by
			our laws...

					RIVAN
			We are a people of law. They do
			sometimes bring us sadness, but
			we have learned to adjust to that.
			Perhaps your laws work as well...

					PICARD
			They haven't always, but they do
			now.

					LIATOR
			Do you execute criminals?

					PICARD
			No... not any longer, that is.

					RIVAN
			You did once?

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, yes. But since
			then...

					RIVAN
				(interrupts)
			And when you did, was it believed
			necessary to do so?

					PICARD
			Can we please get to the facts
			concerning our crewmember?
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          36.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(waits; gets no answer)
			Yes, some people then felt it was
			necessary. But we've learned how
			to detect the seeds of criminal
			behavior... Capital punishment
			is no longer justified in our
			world as a deterrent.

					LIATOR
			But you once believed execution
			necessary.
				(to Rivan)
			So, we are not yet as "advanced"
			as they are.
				(to Picard)
			And since you are "advanced" in
			other ways too, I suggest you use
			the, ah, transfer device...

					RIVAN
			"Beam... "

					LIATOR
			... the "beam" device to permit
			the Wesley boy to escape from us.
			We will record him as a convicted-criminal
			out of our reach...
				(then sarcasm)
			... an "advanced" person who
			luckily escaped the barbarism of
			this backward little world.

	Picard reacts uncomfortably to this.

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, we have a law
			ourselves known as the Prime
			Directive...

					RIVAN
				(nods)
			Riker has explained it to us...

					PICARD
			Is the boy in the slightest danger
			from you right now?

	Rivan and Liator exchange looks.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          37.

53   CONTINUED: (3)

					LIATOR
				(to Rivan)
			Until sundown?

					RIVAN
				(nods; to Picard)
			Because you are strangers, we are
			delaying enforcement of the law.
			But we must act by the time of
			sundown.

					PICARD
			Then, I have another question now,
			please. While orbiting... while
			circling high above your world
			as we do... we encountered a
			strange object, a "vessel"
			perhaps? Do you know of such a
			thing? It was... well, you could
			say not entirely real, at least
			not completely what you might call
			solid...

					RIVAN
			Do you mean God?

					PICARD
			God?

					LIATOR
			God is said to be somewhere up
			there. Protecting us.

	A long beat during which the Enterprise people exchange
	looks, uncertain what this could mean.

					PICARD
			Exactly... exactly how would you
			describe "God?"

					RIVAN
				(indicating Picard)
			As you just did. As existing
			both here and in another place
			also.

					LIATOR
			But when God wants to show its
			power, it can make itself felt
			most fully.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          38.

53   CONTINUED: (4)

					GEORDI
				(with a look to Picard)
			We know.

	Communicator BOS'N WHISTLE SOUNDS; Picard touches his
	insignia.

					PICARD
			Picard here.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			CMO Crusher here, sir. Commander
			Data has just regained
			consciousness.

					PICARD
			What condition? Can he talk?

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			He is insisting on it, sir.
			Urgently.

	Troi has made a signal to Picard, mouths the word
	"Wesley."

					PICARD
			Stand by; Picard out.
				(to Troi)
			I'd rather explain about her son
			to her personally.
				(to Rivan and Liator)
			You promise Wesley Crusher will
			be safe until sundown?

					LIATOR
				(nods)
			You have our word.

					PICARD
			Then, will one of you return with
			me to our vessel?

					RIVAN
				(nods)
			Of course. I'll go as a hostage
			for the boy's safety.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          39.

53   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			No, that's not it. I want you
			to... identify something for me,
			if you can.
				(touches insignia)
			Captain to Transporter Room.
			Stand by for three to beam up...

	Picard motions to Troi, beckons for Rivan to join them
	as they stand to one side.

					RIVAN
			I'm...frightened...

					TROI
				(touches her gently;
				 smiling)
			No reason to be.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room, energize.

54   EFFECTS ANGLE - (OPTICAL)

	as Picard, Troi and Rivan BEAM OUT.

55   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND MYSTERY OBJECT/VESSEL

	still in orbit of the planet together.

55A  INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Troi and Rivan ENTER SCENE coming down the
	corridor. Rivan is astonished by what she is seeing.
	She looks from Troi to a couple of very efficient
	appearing crewmembers who are passing.

					RIVAN
			But this is a ... a city. A great
			city!

	Now, Beverly ENTERS SCENE also, her expression freezing
	as she sees Picard and bears down upon him.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, I've just seen the away
			team report about Wesley...

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          40.

55A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(interrupting; firmly)
			In a moment, Doctor...

					BEVERLY
				(interrupting)
			"In a moment... "

					PICARD
				(icily)
			Exactly, Doctor, in a moment.
				(to Rivan; more gently)
			You were about to say... ?

	Rivan gives Beverly a puzzled glance, then turns her
	attention to Picard, indicating the vessel.

					RIVAN
			Since you have all this power,
			why be concerned about our laws?
			You could take the boy from us!

					PICARD
				(troubled smile)
			It's not that simple.

	Beverly gives a quick look at Rivan and Picard at this,
	beginning to understand at least something of what may
	be happening. With so much of her own at stake, it is
	all Beverly can do to keep from interrupting again, but
	Picard's firm expression detains her. Picard, Beverly,
	and Troi lead Rivan into a turbolift. Troi gives a
	troubled look toward Rivan.

55B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Picard, Troi and Rivan ENTER from turbolift.

					TROI
			From here we can view whatever's
			outside our vessel.

					RIVAN
			Do you mean my world?! You said
			we'd be high above it...

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          41.

55B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods)
			And something else that's up here
			circling your world too. It's
			very important to us... perhaps
			to you... to know what it is.

	Rivan is puzzled.

56   ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	REVEALING THE MYSTERY VESSEL/OBJECT out beyond what WE
	CAN SEE of the Enterprise. CAMERA PANS to Rivan,
	Picard, Troi, and Beverly. At the instant Rivan sees
	it, she drops to one knee, clenching her eyes closed,
	with hands crossed over her chest.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry, Rivan, but this was
			necessary. Do you know what that
			is?

	Rivan nods jerkily, her eyes still clenched closed.

					TROI
				(waits; then gently)
			Can you tell us what it is?

	Rivan stays frozen in the same position. Picard now
	waits, then:

					PICARD
			Is it "God?"

	Rivan again nods jerkily, eyes still clenched.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Now, it's very important you
			answer something. How do you
			recognize what it is?

57   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Rivan actually trembling. Troi bends close, speaks
	encouragingly:

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          42.

57   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Nothing will harm you, I promise!
			Just tell us how you recognize
			it.

					RIVAN
				(beat; weakly)
			It... has appeared...before. It
			is... the same.

					PICARD
			Can you speak to it... Does it
			speak to you?

					TROI
			Captain... !

57A  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Troi is pointing agitatedly to where the mysterious
	object/vessel is GLOWING BRIGHTER, and the bridge
	begins to shake as WE HEAR THE IMMENSE VOLUME OF THE
	VOICE WE HEARD EARLIER IN THE BRIDGE.

					EDOLORD (V. O.)
			RETURN MY CHILD!

					BEVERLY
				(to Captain; puzzled)
			"Return... ?"

	Picard's eye falls on the trembling Rivan and he
	suddenly understands. The moment interrupted by the
	Enterprise beginning to SHUDDER and the LIGHTS BLINK
	OFF, EMPHASIZING THE NOW BRIGHTLY GLOWING EDOLORD
	OBJECT/VESSEL.

					TROI
			It's coming toward us, sir... !

	And this is exactly what is happening. THE EDOLORD
	OBJECT/VESSEL IS MOVING TOWARD THE ENTERPRISE ON A
	COLLISION COURSE. The Enterprise is SHAKING heavily
	now, WE CAN HEAR STRUCTURAL STRAIN.

	Picard understands what to do, takes off his insignia,
	attaching it to Rivan's clothing as:

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          43.

57A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Picard to Transporter Room,
			urgent!

					TROI
			Yes, do that! But hurry... !

					BEVERLY
			It is still coming toward us...

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			Transporter Chief to Captain...

					PICARD
			One to beam down to away team
			location. Hurry!

57B  ANGLE EMPHASIZING RIVAN (OPTICAL)

	Picard steps back from her, his insignia attached to her
	clothing.

					PICARD
			Engage, Transporter Room, urgent!
			Engag...

	The TRANSPORTER SOUND cuts him off and Rivan BEAMS OUT.

57C  ANGLE INCLUDING VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as slowly the LIGHTS COME ON and the EDOLORD
	OBJECT/VESSEL RETURNS TO ITS ORIGINAL DISTANCE FROM
	ENTERPRISE.

57D  INT. SICKBAY CORRIDOR

	as a turbolift door opens, Picard and Beverly EMERGING
	to stride down the corridor toward Sickbay.

					BEVERLY
			What do you intend to do about
			my son?

					PICARD
			He is being held safely, until
			sundown...

	Beverly pulls to a stop, faces Picard.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          44.

57D  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			When he faces execution! Although
			he has committed no crime,
			certainly none that any sane and
			reasonable person would...

	Beverly's words have come faster, louder, until she
	finally realizes she is giving way emotionally. She
	stops, controls herself with an effort we can see.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			I... apologize, sir... but this is
			very difficult for me...

					PICARD
			You saw what that thing was about
			to do. I have a ship, an entire
			crew to consider...

					BEVERLY
			If you felt the same, you'd be
			as frightened and trembling...

					PICARD
				(quietly)
			But I am.

	They face each other silently. Then she nods.

					BEVERLY
			Data is in Sickbay here. You'll
			find him able to talk.

58   INT. SICKBAY

	Data is conscious, being scanned on Sickbay equipment by
	a MEDICAL TECHNICIAN. As Beverly and Picard ENTER, the
	Technician pauses in what he is doing.

					MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
			He's checking out fine, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			Finish it later, please.

	The medical technician withdraws. Picard moves in to
	bedside. Data nods at him.

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          45.

58   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I was an excellent choice for
			them, Captain. They could
			communicate with me quite...
				(shakes head)
			... I was about to say quite
			"easily," but there was nothing
			"easy" about it. Fortunately,
			they stopped short of overloading
			my circuitry...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			You're saying they. It is a
			vessel of some sort...

					DATA
				(interrupting)
			Definitely not a single "entity"
			if that's what you mean, sir...
			although they know the Edo worship
			them as a "God thing."

					PICARD
			They know... ?

					DATA
				(nods)
			They recognize that this is quite
			expected and harmless at the
			present Edo stage of evolution,
			and...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			What kind of vessel?

					DATA
				(without pause)
			It is perhaps not what we'd
			understand as a "vessel," sir.
			The dimensions this one occupies
			allows them to... well, to be in
			several places at once. But they
			consider this entire star cluster
			to be theirs, and it was probably
			unwise of us to attempt to place
			a human colony in this area.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          46.

58   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA (Cont'd)
			Of course, there are three
			thousand four other planets in
			this general star cluster in
			which we...

					PICARD
			Data, don't babble!

					DATA
			"Babble," sir? I am not aware
			that I ever babble, sir. It may
			be that from time to time I have
			considerable information to
			communicate, and you may question
			the way I organize it...

	Data trails off as he becomes aware of Picard's
	expression.

					PICARD
			Please "organize" it into brief
			answers to my questions. Do they
			accept our presence at this
			planet?

	Obeying Picard exactly (and without any sign of rancor),
	Data gives clipped answers.

					DATA
			Not yet decided, sir.

					PICARD
				(waits)
			Please feel free to volunteer any
			important information, however.

					DATA
			I volunteer that they are now
			observing us, sir.

					PICARD
			To judge what kind of life forms
			we are?

					DATA
			No, it is more curiosity, sir.
			I doubt they expect us to abide
			by their value systems.

	Picard throws a glance toward Beverly, as:

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          47.

58   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Do they... know of our Prime
			Directive?

					DATA
			They know everything I know, sir.

					PICARD
			And, in your opinion, if we
			violated the Prime Directive.. ?

					BEVERLY
				(interrupting; blurting
				 it)
			That's not a fair question at...

	Beverly bites off her words. But it is all she can do
	to keep from saying more.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Continue.

					DATA
			That would be a case of judging
			us by our own rules, sir. If we
			violate our own Prime Directive,
			they might consider us deceitful
			and untrustworthy.
				(beat)
			You do recall, sir, they cautioned
			us not to interfere with their
			"children" below.
				(looks from Beverly to
				 Picard)
			What has happened?

					BEVERLY
				(exploding)
			The Edo want to execute my son.
				(to Picard)
			I will not allow that to happen,
			Jean-Luc!

	She exhibits a fury that Data has watched with
	considerable interest. He turns to Picard.

					DATA
			Most interesting, sir. The
			emotion of motherhood, compared
			to all others felt by humans...

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FOUR          48.

58   CONTINUED: (4)

	Beverly whirls on Data now.

					BEVERLY
			SHUT UP!

	She DASHES angrily from the room. Data looks from
	Picard, to her, to Picard. Then he nods:

					DATA
			You were right, sir. I do tend
			to babble.

									FADE OUT.

                         END ACT FOUR                           

          STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE          49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

59   EXT. SPACE - EMPHASIZING ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The mystery object between starship and planet, their
	relative positions not moving.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41255.9.
			Whatever the object or vessel in
			orbit with us, it hangs there like
			a "nemesis". It is one thing
			to communicate with something
			mysterious...

60   INT. STARBOARD LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard sitting alone, looking out at the mysterious
	object.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... but it is quite another to be
			silently observed by it. I am
			concerned whether it understands
			the same concept of reason that
			we do?

	Picard ponders all this for a moment more until Data
	ENTERS. Picard beckons.

					DATA
			You sent for me, sir?

					PICARD
			Let's talk some more, Data.

					DATA
			Yes sir. What level of
			communication?

	Picard gives him an annoyed look.

					PICARD
			Any. My apologies for saying you
			babbled.

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              50.

60   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			But I do, sir.
				(beat)
			It was wise to beam back the Edo
			woman.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Barely in time.

					DATA
				(nods)
			The Edo's "God" is very protective
			of its children.

					PICARD
			There was no choice but to
			learn...
				(indicates mystery
				 object)
			... what we could about that thing
			from her.

					DATA
			Apparently the Edo people had seen
			it before, from time to time, sir.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			But I'm sorry I had to. She was
			so frightened.

					DATA
				(nods)
			Understandable. To share an orbit
			with "God" is no small experience.

	Picard looks at Data, smiles.

					PICARD
			You have a facility for seeing
			things not in the way we do, but
			as they truly are.

	Picard shifts in his seat closer to Data, addresses him
	eye to eye.

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              51.

60   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I need help, my friend. I cannot
			let Wesley or any member of this
			vessel be sacrificed this way.
			The Prime Directive does not
			really intend that.

					DATA
			The problem, sir, is there!
				(indicates mystery
				 object)
			Although they have learned of the
			Prime Directive from my mind, how
			will they evaluate it? How do
			they reason? What are their
			values? Remember its warning
			to us, sir.

					PICARD
			Exactly. How do I explain not
			obeying the laws down there, not
			permitting young Crusher's
			execution? Does that endanger
			this ship and over a thousand
			other lives?

					DATA
			Would you choose one life over
			one thousand, sir?

					PICARD
				(snaps)
			I refuse to let arithmetic decide
			questions like that!

	Picard examines Data's expression again. Then, he
	indicates out toward the mysterious object/vessel again.

					PICARD
			Did you learn anything of the
			relationship between the Edo and
			that? Why are they so certain
			it is "God?"

					DATA
			Any sufficiently advanced life
			form can appear to others to be
			that, sir.
					(MORE)

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              52.

60   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA (Cont'd)
				(looks out toward the
				 Object)
			But when they were probing my
			thoughts, Captain, I could feel
			that whatever they are now, they
			once existed in this dimension,
			just as we do. Perhaps also in
			the same kind of "flesh and blood"
			form. Since then, however, they
			have evolved considerably further.
			Their present existence in mixed
			dimensions no doubt has advantages
			we do not understand...

					PICARD
			Then, in their earlier flesh and
			blood existence they could have
			once shared our kind of values.

					DATA
			The Edo share them, sir.

					PICARD
			Why would advanced things like
			that feel obliged to protect the
			Edo?

					DATA
			Perhaps because the Edo are a
			child-race by comparison.
			Possibly a race which the life
			forms over there "planted" here
			much as we now plant human
			colonies on Class-M planets.

	Interrupted by Beverly ENTERING. She moves to face
	Picard, trying for a somewhat respectful position of
	attention. She is mastering her emotions, but the pain
	is obvious.

					BEVERLY
			Having fulfilled my professional
			obligations regarding Commander
			Data...

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              53.

60   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			You now request permission to beam
			down -- permission granted.
				(stands)
			You can accompany me while I try
			to resolve this.
				(starts; then stops and
				 turns)
			And you should know that whatever
			the cost, I will not allow them
			to execute your son.

	Beverly turns to Picard -- she wants to fall crying at
	his feet, or embrace him, cover him with kisses of
	gratitude.

					BEVERLY
				(correctly)
			Thank you, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Take command, Data.

	Picard STRIDES OUT of the lounge, then Beverly HURRIES
	AFTER him. As he leaves, Data smiles a second time.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

61   EXT. COUNCIL CHAMBER

	Only a few Edo in sight. It's getting late in the day.

62   INT. COUNCIL CHAMBER - ANGLE ON RIKER

	at the door, looking outside. Then he turns, takes a
	few steps to where Liator sits talking with Rivan.

					RIVAN
			Almost dark.
				(turns)
			I want the boy brought here now.

	On hearing this, Tasha and Worf move in. They do not
	brandish their phasers but it is clear they will enforce
	what Riker wants. Rivan and Liator obviously understand
	this -- and perhaps do not really oppose it.

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              54.

62   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			I'll go along with you.

					LIATOR
			Of course.

	They EXIT. Then WE HEAR the TRANSPORTER ARRIVAL SOUND
	and:

63   TRANSPORTER SHOT (OPTICAL)

	where several Edo come to their feet in wonder again as
	PICARD AND BEVERLY BEAM IN.

					RIVAN (O.S.)
			Captain Picard...

	Her RUNNING FOOTSTEPS as she hurries INTO SCENE.
	Reaching Picard, she drops worshipfully to one knee,
	crossing her hands across her chest, eyes closed as when
	she saw the mystery/vessel object. She hands Picard
	his insignia.

					RIVAN
			I saw you share the sky with God.
			You must be Gods.
				(turning to the other
				 Edo, eyes still
				 clenched)
			And the boy too.

	The Edo there shuffle nervously, uncertainly. They have
	always appeared to be a calm, intelligent life form,
	never seeming overly superstitious, but should they
	reject this possibility? Beverly turns to Picard
	hopefully; is this an answer to the dilemma? Then
	Picard bends, lifts Rivan up by her elbows.

					PICARD
			No, no, we're not "Gods."
				(small smile)
			Your own idea of that is much
			better for you at this time...

					WESLEY (O.S.)
				(interrupting)
			Mother...

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              55.

64   ANOTHER ANGLE

	to INCLUDE WESLEY ENTERING along with Liator, the two
	Mediators. Those two act rather stiffly, officers of
	law who have tried to do their sworn duty and are having
	outsiders interfering with it. Wesley has stopped short
	of going to his mother.

					WESLEY
				(to Beverly)
			I guess you know a lot has
			happened here...

					BEVERLY
				(nodding; holding it
				 in)
			I know.

					WESLEY
			Are you going to let them kill
			me, sir?

					PICARD
			No.
				(turning to Liator and
				 Mediators)
			But I'd like to prevent it in a
			way you can understand...

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			How can we let this happen,
			Liator? Everything we respect,
			our law, our peace, our world's
			order...

					SECOND MEDIATOR
				(moving to Picard)
			You are more powerful but we beg
			you not to do this to us. At
			least study what we once were --
			hurtful to each other, savage,
			thieving...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			We understand. In fact, your
			system of law and punishment may
			be better than many we once had.
				(points at Picard)
			But he has laws he must obey too.
			And one of them says he must
			protect his people from harm.

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              56.

64   CONTINUED:

					LIATOR
			We did not ask you to come here...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Which has to do with another law
			I must obey. All of us are sworn
			not to interfere with other life
			in the galaxy. I am caught
			between the two. If I save this
			young man, I break that law...

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			And you should be executed if you
			do so!

					PICARD
				(nods)
			I may suffer almost as much.
			Starfleet takes our Prime
			Directive very seriously...

					SECOND MEDIATOR
			No, it is God who will punish you!

					RIKER
				(nods)
			That has crossed our minds too.

					LIATOR
			Our laws have been violated. What
			of justice?

					TASHA
			What of justice to Wesley? Does
			he deserve to die?

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			What makes our law strong is the
			certainty of punishment!

					BEVERLY
			But my son had no warning...

					SECOND MEDIATOR
			We cannot allow ignorance of the
			law to become a defense...

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              57.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIVAN
			Is it possible we are wrong about
			that? Surely there is such a
			thing as too much harshness...

					FIRST MEDIATOR
			We do not dispense mercy... only
			justice.

					TASHA
				(calls from entrance)
			Their sun is almost down, sir.

					PICARD
				(to the others)
			Stand ready to beam out.

65   ANGLE FOR BEAM OUT (OPTICAL)

	as the Away Team gathers in position. CROSSING toward
	them, Picard passes Liator.

					PICARD
			The question of justice has
			concerned me a good deal lately.
			Pained me. Until now, Liator.
			I realize now that there can be
			no justice...

					SECOND MEDIATOR
			God will destroy you!

					PICARD
				(back to Liator)
			... no justice so long as laws are
			absolute. Life itself is an
			exercise in exceptions.

					RIKER
				(quietly)
			Bravo. When has justice ever been
			as simple as a rulebook, sir?
				(looks around)
			Six to beam up, Captain?

					PICARD
				(touches insignia)
			Six to beam up.

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              58.

65   CONTINUED:

					SECOND MEDIATOR
				(screams it)
			God will punish you!

	And with this ringing in their ears, they BEAM OUT.

66   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND MYSTERY OBJECT/VESSEL

	both still in orbit.

67   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as the turbolift DISCHARGES Picard, Riker and the
	others. The balance of our regulars are on duty there
	too.

					RIKER
			Main Viewer on!

	They slowly take their positions, eyes on the Viewer.
	As Wesley ENTERS with Beverly, Geordi looks up.

					GEORDI
			Greetings, Jailbird.

	It doesn't get a big laugh at this moment.

					PICARD
			Hailing frequencies open.

					TASHA
			Open, sir.

					PICARD
			To the object sharing this
			orbit... we will remove the human
			colonists from the adjoining solar
			system if signaled to do so. Or
			we'll proceed on our mission, if
			signaled to do that. Please tell
			us...

					DATA
			Captain!

	The IMAGE on the Viewer begins FADING, FINALLY
	DISAPPEARS.

              STAR TREK: "Justice" - 9/4/87 - ACT FIVE              59.

67   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Is that a signal?

					PICARD
				(beat)
			I was hoping for more.

					GEORDI
			More of what, sir? I'm happy it's
			gone.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			We're all thrilled with that, sir.

					PICARD
				(beat)
			I was hoping we'd learn more about
			it. But since we can't...
				(looks to Riker)
			Take us out of here, Number One.

					RIKER
			Gladly, sir.

68   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it begins leaving orbit.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "The Battle" 
                              
                          #40271-110 
                              
                           Story by 
                        Larry Forrester 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Herbert Wright 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                         FINAL DRAFT

                      SEPTEMBER 14, 1987

           STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Battle"                              
                              
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             FERENGI:
                RIKER                DAIMON BOK
                BEVERLY              KAZAGO
                DATA                 RATA
                TROI               
                TASHA              STARGAZER:
                GEORDI               PHANTOM BRIDGE CREW
                WORF                 VOICES (V.O.)
                WESLEY               FIRST VOICE (V.O.)
                                     SECOND VOICE (V.O.)
                                     THIRD VOICE (V.O.)

           STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Battle"                              
                                
                             SETS                               

             INTERIORS                 EXTERIORS
          
             USS ENTERPRISE            USS ENTERPRISE
               Captain's Quarters
               Main bridge             FERENGI VESSEL
               Sickbay
               Conference Room         USS STARGAZER
               Transporter Room #1
               Ready Room
          
             USS STARGAZER
               Bridge (Redress)
               Captain's Quarters (Redress)
          
             FERENGI STARSHIP
               Science Room
          

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Battle"                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND FERENGI VESSEL (OPTICAL)

	as the two starships cruise through space together.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41723.9.
			In response to a Starfleet order
			we are in the Xendi Sabu star
			system having rendezvoused with
			a Ferengi vessel which has
			requested a meeting. Although...

2    CLOSER ON STARFLEET AND FERENGI VESSELS (OPTICAL)

	emphasizing the difference between the two.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... we arrived here and made
			appropriate signals to the Ferengi
			three days ago, they have so far
			responded only with the message:
			"Stand by, Enterprise."

3    INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	PICARD at his desk, star charts on a nearby monitor.
	He's in some physical discomfort, presses his knuckles
	to his temple, GROANS. We HEAR a CHIME from his door.

					PICARD
			Come!

	The door opens; BEVERLY ENTERS. She carries a medical
	kit.

					BEVERLY
			You called for me?

					PICARD
			Yes, Doctor. I've been feeling...
			odd, lately. Fatigued. And now
			I've got a headache.

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - TEASER         2.

3    CONTINUED:

	Unslinging her medical kit, Beverly looks up, surprised.

					BEVERLY
			A what?

					PICARD
			Certainly you know what a
			"headache" is, Doctor.

	Beverly is already beginning to move a medical tricorder
	sensor over Picard's head. WE HEAR it FAINTLY BEEPING
	as she checks readings she is getting.

					BEVERLY
			Of course. But I don't often
			encounter one.

	She makes an adjustment on the tricorder, gets HUM SOUND
	as she takes another kind of reading.

					PICARD
			The reason for it seems fairly
			obvious. What are these Ferengi
			up to? "Stand by, Enterprise."
			Stand by for what?

					BEVERLY
			I can't find a thing wrong.

					PICARD
			I can't either. But they could
			be baiting some kind of trap...

					BEVERLY
			With your head. I see nothing
			physically wrong, but I want to
			run additional scans in Sickbay.

					PICARD
			Doctor, all I've got is...

					BEVERLY
				(interrupting)
			... is an order to report to
			Sickbay.
				(friendly smile)
			From the one person aboard who can
			give you an order.

	Picard hesitates, then smiles and nods, starts to rise.

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - TEASER         3.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain from first officer.
			They're finally sending a message.

	Picard comes fully to his feet, touching his insignia.

					PICARD
			On my way, Number One.
				(CROSSING to door)
			Sorry, Doctor. Duty calls.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	RIKER, TROI, DATA, GEORDI, TASHA, and WORF are at their
	usual stations. Picard ENTERS JOINING Riker at the
	Command Area. The Main Viewer displays the Ferengi
	vessel.

					RIKER
			They're prepared to talk, sir.

					PICARD
			Have they given any hint what
			they've been waiting for?

					TASHA
			Negative on that, Captain. But
			they have identified their Captain
			as "Bok," DaiMon Bok.

					TROI
			If it's Bok I'm sensing, he seems
			anxious to meet you, sir.

					PICARD
			Me? Why me? I've never heard
			of him.

					GEORDI
			You'll be able to see him now,
			sir. They're willing to
			communicate on visual.

					DATA
			A reminder of something we learned
			the only other time we dealt with
			Ferengi, sir -- their hearing is
			very sensitive.

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - TEASER         4.

4    CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(nods)
			Yes, they could pick up even a
			whisper being transmitted.

					PICARD
			Consider ourselves reminded.
				(to Tasha)
			Open hailing frequencies.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

					PICARD
			Ferengi vessel! This is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise.
			We are transmitting visually.

	A beat, then the Main Viewer DISSOLVES INTO a FULL FRAME
	HEAD SHOT of DAIMON BOK, brightly lit, distorted. He's
	smoothly patronizing, clipped in speech, and arrogant.
	(OPTICAL)

					BOK
			Is this THE Captain Picard?

					PICARD
			Do we know each other?

					BOK
			I know you, Picard.

					PICARD
			I'm afraid you have the advantage.
			Is this... Bok?

					BOK
			I am Bok, DaiMon of the Ferengi.
			I have asked you here to discuss
			a mutual problem, Captain.

					PICARD
			What problem is that, DaiMon Bok?

					BOK
			I insist on speaking of that
			matter in person. Shall we meet
			on your vessel or mine?

	Troi signals Tasha who touches her panel.

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - TEASER         5.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies closed.

					TROI
			Captain, I sense considerable
			deception on Bok's part. And
			danger!

					RIKER
			Then definitely, sir, you should
			meet with him here. Keep him
			under our control.

	Picard nods, turns and signals to Tasha who touches her
	panel again.

					TASHA
			Now open, sir.

					PICARD
				(toward Viewscreen)
			I appreciate your offer, DaiMon
			Bok, and ask you to be our guests.

					BOK
				(smiles)
			As you wish, Picard. Perhaps this
			will begin a new era of
			cooperation for both our peoples.
			In one Earth hour, then?

	Everyone on the bridge is stunned by the unexpected
	concession.

					PICARD
			One hour, Bok. End transmission.

	The viewer CLEARS BACK to the Ferengi ship. The
	Enterprise bridge crew reacts.

					WORF
			I can't believe they're coming
			here!

					PICARD
				(turns to Troi)
			They agreed a bit too easily.

	Troi nods.

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - TEASER         6.

4    CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(continuing; nods back)
			Then, in one hour we'll know why.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE         7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly is using twenty-fourth century diagnostic tools to
	examine the prone Captain.

					PICARD
			Are you accustomed to always
			getting your way, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			When my way makes sense, Captain.
			There are still forty minutes
			before the Ferengi beam over; I'll
			have these scans done in ten.

					PICARD
			A lot of effort for something as
			simple as a headache.

					BEVERLY
			"As simple?" It is my job to know
			your condition intimately. You
			should not have a headache unless
			something is wrong.

	She is clearly puzzled over finding nothing. She makes
	a new setting on the scanner.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			It may be true that headaches were
			once quite common... but this was
			in the days before the brain was
			charted...
				(very puzzled; a new
				 setting)
			... before we understood the nature
			of pain... when we were suffering
			from such things as the common
			cold.

	She swings the "scanner" away from Picard. He half
	rises.

					PICARD
			And so why do I have a headache,
			Doctor?

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE         8.

5    CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			I haven't the slightest damned
			idea!

	She picks up a tiny device, turns it on and WE HEAR a
	light HUM from it.

					PICARD
			What's that?

	She presses it against his forehead. The light HUM
	becomes SHRILLER.

					BEVERLY
			Something doctors use when they
			feel foolish over being proven
			wrong.
				(takes device away)
			Feel better?

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			The pain's gone.

	She turns the device OFF, puts it aside.

					BEVERLY
			Medical fakery -- the pain's
			actually still there, just
			cloaked. I'll want further exams
			when this Ferengi matter is
			settled.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Troi, Data, Geordi, Tasha and Worf on duty as
	WESLEY ARRIVES by turbolift, hurriedly addresses Riker:

					WESLEY
			Sir! You'll soon be getting an
			intruder alert!

					RIKER
			What? Wesley, if you've something
			to report...

	But Wesley has hurried toward Geordi, interrupting:

         STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE         9.

6    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(to Geordi)
			If you'll scan heading four-four
			mark one-six-three, Lieutenant,
			you'll find...

	INTRUDER ALERT SIGNAL sounds, Tasha reacting, turning
	to Riker:

					TASHA
			Intruder alert, sir...

					GEORDI
				(reading his panel)
			I've got something, sir... very
			distant.

	Turbolift opens TO BRING Picard onto the bridge,
	unnoticed by most as Tasha silences the ALERT and Wesley
	turns to Riker.

					WESLEY
			It's an old style starship,
			Constitution Class, heading this
			way under impulse power, sir.

					RIKER
			Says who?

	Picard moves in to Command Area. Conversation DIES as
	he takes his seat there.

					PICARD
			Carry on.
				(to Wesley)
			Answer the first officer's
			question.

					WESLEY
			Uh... says the long distance
			sensors, sir. I was in
			Engineering, playing around with
			boosting sensor output...

					DATA
				(interrupting; smiling)
			Very interesting. Boosting it
			how?
				(seeing Picard's look;
				 to Wesley)
			We will discuss it later.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE        10.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
				(interrupting)
			I read it now, sir, as... a
			Constitution Class starship...
			coming this way under impulse
			power.

	Exactly as Wesley described it minutes before. Picard
	suddenly grimaces, a wave of pain catching him by
	surprise and he has to suppress a surprised GROAN and
	finds it necessary to again press a knuckle against his
	forehead for a moment.

					RIKER
			Sir? What's wrong?

					PICARD
				(fighting it off)
			Nothing, just... a mild headache.
				(to Wesley)
			The correct procedure, Ensign,
			would have been to signal your
			finding to the bridge immediately.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

					RIKER
			Bringing it here personally...
				(indicates Main Viewer)
			... perhaps with the idea of being
			on hand for the Ferengi beam
			over... might have imperiled our
			ship had something hostile been
			approaching.

	Wesley has thrown Picard a nervous look at Riker's guess
	that the Ferengi beam over was his motive.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

					WORF
			We are receiving no signal at all
			from the approaching starship,
			sir.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Time, sir.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE        11.

6    CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Time? Oh, for the Ferengi to beam
			over.
				(to Riker)
			Do you see any problems connected
			with this old starship coming in?

					RIKER
			Suggest we'll be safer, sir, with
			the Ferengi over here whatever
			is happening.

					PICARD
			Concur.
				(to bridge)
			Stand by!
				(to Tasha)
			Let's bring them on visually.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

7    ANOTHER ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Enterprise to Ferengi vessel.
			We are standing by to receive you.

	The Ferengi vessel IMAGE on Main Viewer DISSOLVES INTO
	IMAGE OF BOK, being joined by KAZAGO, First Officer,
	and RATA, Second Officer.

					BOK
			Ready to transfer ourselves over,
			my dear Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Question... where shall we receive
			you?

					BOK
			On your own bridge, of course.
			Ferengi efficiency!

	With a FERENGI LIGHT SWIRL BEAMING EFFECT, the three
	Ferengi figures FADE OUT OF SIGHT. The Main Viewer
	IMAGE DISSOLVES TO THE FERENGI SHIP IMAGE AGAIN.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE        12.

8    ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise bridge crew waits, but nothing happens
	for awhile. Finally:

					PICARD
			Data? What do you read?

					DATA
			Nothing, sir.

					WESLEY
			It could take a few moments,
			Captain. If they build up their
			beaming energy through capacitors
			as seems likely...

	Then, FERENGI BEAMING EFFECT STARTS WITH SOUND --
	FOLLOWED BY THE KIND OF LIGHT SWIRL WE JUST SAW ON THEIR
	SHIP. It solidifies into BOK, KAZAGO, and RATA.

					PICARD
			We welcome you in peace to the
			Enterprise, DaiMon Bok.

					BOK
				(ingratiating)
			It is our pleasure, Captain
			Picard. Might I introduce my
			first officer, Kazago, and my
			second, Rata?

					PICARD
				(nods to acknowledge)
			This is my first officer,
			Commander Riker...
				(Bok nods)
			And Counselor Troi. Second
			Officer Data; Lieutenant La Forge;
			security officers, Lieutenant Yar
			and Lieutenant Worf; Ensign
			Crusher.

	Bok has squinted hard at Troi and Tasha.

					BOK
			Yes, we have heard you use
			females...
				(checks them again)
			Clothed females. Most
			interesting.

					RIKER
				(smiles)
			They are that, sir.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE        13.

8    CONTINUED:

	Kazago now turns to scrutinize Data.

					KAZAGO
			And the android was mentioned too.
				(to Picard)
			What is its price? We should like
			to purchase it.

					PICARD
			It... he is not for sale.
			Commander Data is...is...

	Made uncomfortable by this, Picard seeks the right
	words. Riker fills in:

					RIKER
			You wouldn't want him, Kazago.
			He's second-hand merchandise.

					DATA
				(rises)
			Second-hand, sir?
				(then sees Riker's
				 smile)
			Oh, of course! A human joke...

					TASHA
			Excuse, Captain, but the
			unidentified starship is
			continuing in, still no signal
			at all...

					BOK
			Think nothing of it.. It is under
			our control.

					PICARD
				(alert)
			One of our starships under your
			control?

					BOK
				(smiling)
			Do not be alarmed. It is a gift
			from us.
				(slight bow to Picard)
			With which we honor the "Hero of
			Maxia."

					PICARD
			Who?

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE        14.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					BOK
				(abrupt)
			Why you, Picard, of course! Don't
			you remember the Battle of Maxia?

					PICARD
			I'm sorry, I'm afraid I do not.
			Data?

	As the android searches his own memory, Bok is visibly
	disturbed at Picard's lack of memory.

					DATA
			Captain, he may refer to an
			incident which occurred seven
			years ago in the Maxia Zeta star
			system, where an unidentified
			starship...

					BOK
				(angry)
			Unidentified?! That fine vessel
			was Ferengi!

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Which you destroyed, sir.

					PICARD
				(turns to Bok)
			My sincere regrets, Bok, but that
			ship did not identify itself.
			It simply attacked; we defended
			ourselves...

					BOK
				(beat)
			Such mistakes happen in space.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Hardly a "mistake," sir. Your
			report showed it deliberately
			attacked...

	Picard is signaling Data to forget it:

					TASHA
				(interrupting)
			Do you want the arriving vessel
			on Main Viewer, sir? It is only
			a thousand kilometers away now...

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE        15.

8    CONTINUED: (3)

					BOK
			Put it on your viewer.

					PICARD
				(nods to Tasha)
			Main Viewer.

9    ANOTHER ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	on which an IMAGE of an approaching Constitution Class
	starship WILL APPEAR.

					KAZAGO
			We have set its controls to
			automatically take station in
			space next to your Enterprise.

					BOK
				(to Picard)
			There is no one aboard it.

					RATA
				(to Picard)
			When, with your permission, its
			log will be downloaded into this
			ship's records.
				(smiles)
			At a price...

					BOK
				(thunders)
			No price!

					KAZAGO
				(astounded)
			No price?

					PICARD
			For what purpose? What is this
			all...

	Picard's headache comes back, striking him hard this
	time. He GROANS, surprised, presses hard on his own
	temples. Troi comes to her feet, alarmed.

					TROI
			I felt something too, Captain.
			What is it?

					RIKER
			Sir... ?

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE        16.

9    CONTINUED:

					BOK
			Perhaps it is... his conscience?

					TROI
				(a tigress)
			Why do you say that?!

					RIKER
			Bridge to Sickbay...

					PICARD
				(overlapping)
			No... no, I'm fine...

					TROI
				(to Picard; puzzled)
			It seemed as if... as if it were...
			something from your past?

					PICARD
			I'm all right now; I'm fine.
				(to Bok; indicating
				 viewer)
			What is this all about?

					BOK
			It is about the battle I
			mentioned, Captain. A gift in
			honor of that occasion. Look at
			that ship closely.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			Enlarge please, La Forge.

	On Main Viewer, the IMAGE MAGNIFIES into closer view.
	Picard is mesmerized by what he is seeing -- and
	recognizing. Bok is amused by this.

					PICARD
			It... it is the Stargazer. My old
			ship, but how... where did you find
			it?

					BOK
			It was a derelict, adrift in space
			on the far side of this star
			system. How it got there...
				(grand gesture)
			... is none of my business,
			Captain. But now that vessel is
			yours, if you wish to have it.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT ONE        17.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					KAZAGO
				(to Bok)
			We are not selling it to him?

					BOK
			Call it an act of friendship.

					RATA
			At no cost!? Ugly. Very ugly!

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN;

10   EXT. SPACE - THREE VESSELS (OPTICAL)

	The Ferengi, the Stargazer, and the Enterprise next to
	each other.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41724.1.
			Bok and his officers have returned
			to their vessel, inviting us now
			to officially take possession of
			the Stargazer. They will stand
			by while completing the
			downloading of its log to us.

11   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard now under the full body scanner, while a
	concerned Beverly, with technician, gives him a complete
	scan. Troi stands in b.g., very curious.

					BEVERLY
			Like before?

					PICARD
			Perhaps... it hit with more impact.

					TROI
			"Hit?"
				(to Beverly)
			Sorry, but anything could be
			important.

					BEVERLY
			You say you "felt" something
			yourself?

					TROI
			I... believe so. Like... well, a
			thought...
				(puzzled)
			But rather... "mechanical" in
			nature.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        19.

11   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Are you sure it wasn't one of my
			thoughts? At that moment, I was
			remembering being at the helm of
			the Stargazer, a maneuver being
			made. We were hit...
				(beat; puzzled)
			Something's burning... I smell
			smoke!
				(pushing at scanner)
			Don't you smell it?

	Beverly has moved in past the technician, speaks soothingly.

					BEVERLY
			There's nothing burning, Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
			Ah... no, of course. It was... the
			memory I was calling up.
				(finds a smile for
				 Beverly)
			Sorry.

	Riker ENTERS as Troi moves toward Picard, concerned.

					TROI
			Memory or... "nightmare?"

					PICARD
				(smiling again)
			Well, it was strong, whatever it
			was.
				(looks up at Riker)
			Ready, Number One.

					RIKER
			Staff's waiting if Doctor Crusher
			approves.

					BEVERLY
			I'll do better than that -- I'll
			go along.

12   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - MINIMUM CREW

	Geordi at Riker's station, Worf and Wesley holding down
	Conn and Ops.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        20.

12   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			But if they don't know what the
			Ferengi are up to, what good is
			it to sit there guessing?

					WESLEY
			Well... sometimes it determines
			exactly what you don't know.

					GEORDI
			Dead on target, my friend. Would
			you like to go up and listen to
			them?

					WESLEY
				(beat)
			Some day. Right now I'm happy to
			be here.

13   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	CAMERA BEGINS ON Riker, who is conducting this
	de-briefing. Then INCLUDES Picard, Data, Troi, and
	Beverly.

					PICARD
			We were traveling at warp two
			through the Maxia Zeta star system
			when an unidentified starship
			suddenly appeared and fired on
			us! From close range.

					RIKER
			Where did it come from?

					PICARD
			It must've been lying in a deep
			moon crater nearby. The first
			attack damaged our shields, and
			in the confusion it hit us a
			second time.

					RIKER
			No clue who they were?

14   CLOSER - EMPHASIZING PICARD

	seeming to become absorbed in the story.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        21.

14   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No name, no reason...
				(looks up sharply)
			Can you identify them, Vigo? Our
			shields are failing; if they come
			in again... ?

					TROI
				(interrupting)
			Sir? Who's Vigo?

	It seems to take Picard a moment to adjust to where he
	is.

					PICARD
			Ah... my weapons officer on the
			Stargazer.
				(weak smile)
			I was getting caught up in this.

					RIKER
				(puzzled for a moment)
			Then, with your shields failing,
			sir...

					PICARD
			I improvised. With the other ship
			coming in for the kill...
				(describes with his
				 hands)
			... I ordered a sensor bearing,
			and when it went into its return
			arc...

					DATA
			... you performed what Starfleet
			textbooks now call "The Picard
			Maneuver."

					PICARD
			What any good helmsman could have
			done. I dropped into high warp...
				(with his hands)
			... then stopped right off the
			target vessel's bow...
				(slaps hands together)
			... and fired everything I had.

					RIKER
			By blowing into warp speed, you
			appeared for an instant to be in
			two places at once...

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        22.

14   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			And our attacker fired on the
			wrong one.

					RIKER
			As you say, "what any good
			helmsman could have done."
				(smiles)
			But you did it first...

					PICARD
			A "save our skins" maneuver. The
			Stargazer was on fire, finished.
			We had to abandon ship, and limp
			through space in shuttlecraft for
			weeks before being picked up.
				(beat)
			I haven't thought about it in
			years...

					DATA
			The Ferengi are standing by for
			us to take possession of the
			Stargazer, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			I want to go over to her.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			I understand, sir.
				(smiles)
			Once my people make certain she's
			safe.

15   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE, FERENGI VESSEL, STARGAZER
(OPTICAL)

	The past and the present.

16   INT. STARGAZER BRIDGE (REDRESS BATTLE BRIDGE)

	A BEAM OF LIGHT explores the deserted bridge. Signs
	of fire still remain, blackened consoles and scorched
	wall panels. It comes to rest on a wall PLAQUE, which
	Data reads out loud:

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        23.

16   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			USS Stargazer. Constitution
			Class. Starfleet Registry NCC
			2893...

	Suddenly, the bridge LIGHTS are up, as Geordi strides
	in.

					GEORDI
			I activated the emergency power
			cells...
				(looks around)
			Amazing they still work.

	Data has turned on a position viewer. Worf joins his
	team members, tricorder in hand.

					WORF
			The rest of the ship is all clear
			of surprises, Lieutenant Yar.

					GEORDI
			When I read about this ship at
			the Academy, I never dreamed I'd
			ever be on her.

					TASHA
				(touches insignia)
			Yar to Enterprise. All clear,
			sir.

17   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker's in command, Picard absent.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Lieutenant. Captain?

18   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM #1 (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Beverly and Tasha are present on the pads.

					PICARD
			Yes, Commander

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Stargazer searched and secured,
			sir. Give her my best.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        24.

18   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I will that, Number One.
				(to Chief)
			Energize!

	And the TRANSPORTER EFFECT sends the trio OUT OF SCENE.

19   INT. STARGAZER BRIDGE (REDRESS) (OPTICAL)

	as the captain and companions MATERIALIZE. Picard
	stands still for a moment, a living "deja vu" in
	process.

					PICARD
			Hello, old friend...

	Data is at the Science Station monitor which he had
	turned on earlier.

					DATA
			You'll find this intriguing,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			What do you find, Data?

					DATA
			Last entry was dated seven years
			ago, sir. By you...
				(reading)
			"We are forced to abandon our
			starship. May she find her way
			without us."
				(looks up)
			Apparently, she did.

	Beverly is watching Picard carefully.

					BEVERLY
			How are you feeling, Captain?

					PICARD
			Fine, Doctor.
				(to Tasha)
			Lieutenant Yar, run a structural
			analysis on the Stargazer for
			impulse tow.
				(to Data)
			Data, download all computers to
			the Enterprise and file...
				(to all)
			I'm going to my old cabin.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        25.

20   INT. STARGAZER - CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS (REDRESS)

	Not as much fire damage here as on the bridge. Picard
	sits center, an old travel chest cracked open and
	several items from it on a nearby table. He pulls out
	an old framed diploma from it, inspects it.

21   CLOSE ANGLE DOWN ON OPEN TRAVEL CHEST (OPTICAL)

	where taking out the diploma has REVEALED A METALLIC
	SPHERE which is about a half-meter in diameter.
	Suddenly it GLOWS, HUMS.

22   BACK TO SHOT

	in the midst of Picard being racked with pain, which
	doubles him up, GROANING.

23   EXT. SPACE - EMPHASIZING FERENGI STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	Menacing.

24   INT. FERENGI STARSHIP - SCIENCE ROOM (INTERCUT AS
NEEDED) (OPTICAL)

	TIGHT on a silver-grey half-meter wide SPHERE identical
	to the one we just saw with Picard, with a pulsating
	light band around its equator. CAMERA WIDENS to include
	Bok, near a large wall SCREEN - WAVY LINES move across,
	as Bok works the controls.

					BOK
				(to himself)
			Try this, "Hero of Maxia."

25   INT. STARGAZER - CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Picard again racked with pain.

					PICARD
			DAMNNNN!

	Picard lurches, stumbling against his chest.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			OHHHH!

	He falls atop the chest, closing it. A beat, then he
	gets shakily to his feet again, disoriented.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        26.

25   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY (O.S.)
			Captain?

	Then she APPEARS at the door. He is fighting his way
	back to control.

					BEVERLY
			Another headache, sir?!
				(eyes him)
			That worries me. I want you back
			on the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Yes, but... my things here...

					BEVERLY
			I'll see they're sent to your
			Enterprise quarters.

26   EXT. SPACE - EMPHASIZING ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING again.

27   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Kazago is seen on our starship's Main Viewer. Riker is
	looking in that direction.

					RIKER
			Enterprise now taking possession
			of Stargazer, Kazago.

					KAZAGO
			Permission granted, Riker.

	Riker looks up, amused.

					RIKER
			Actually it was quite a bargain,
			Kazago. I thought the Ferengi
			always made a profit on things.

	Kazago's VIEWER IMAGE growls a Ferengi obscenity,
	DISSOLVING INTO A VIEW OF THE FERENGI VESSEL. Everyone's
	at their station. Picard ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Set sub-warp speed for towing,
			La Forge.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        27.

27   CONTINUED:

	Picard returns to his chair in Command, as Troi watches
	him, frowning as she feels something she doesn't like...

					DATA
			Starfleet has responded to our
			request, sir. A tug will
			rendezvous with us and tow the
			Stargazer back to Xendi Starbase
			Nine.

					RIKER
			Very well, Data.
				(to Picard)
			How was it, Captain?

					PICARD
				(distant)
			Strange, Number One. Like
			visiting the house you grew up
			in, but no one's home, except the
			phantoms of the past...

					TROI
			It has troubled you?

					PICARD
			Not as much as this damn headache,
			Counselor. Take over, Number One.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	Picard EXITS. Riker exchanges a concerned look with
	Troi.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			What's wrong?

					TROI
			I wish I could say.

28   INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Picard ENTERING, passes his chest and the other things
	we saw in his Stargazer cabin. He goes to his bunk,
	throws himself down heavily.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        28.

29   CLOSE ON PICARD

	A beat as he rests, then he breathes with almost a
	GROAN, and CAMERA BEGINS MOVING IN TO EXTREME CLOSE
	SHOT. VOICES FADE IN; ECHOES FROM THE PAST.

					VOICES (V.O.)
			... shields weakening, Captain!
			Torpedoes armed! Where are they?
			Ohmygod, sir!
				(explosive NOISES)
			Fire! Fire!!

	And Picard's eyes POP OPEN, an old terror returns --
	but immediately the voices STOP.

30   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker waiting while Data closes the door. He offers
	the nearby monitor to Riker.

					RIKER
			What is it, Data? Why all the
			mystery?

					DATA
			It is the records of the Stargazer,
			sir. What the Ferengi call the
			"Battle of Maxia"...
				(using monitor)
			It seems the Captain's personal
			log contains a much different
			version of that conflict than the
			official historic account.

	Riker hardly knows how to take this, but he looks at
	the monitor.

					RIKER
			What are you saying?

					DATA
			It would appear that the starship
			which Captain Picard attacked,
			had in fact, been under a flag
			of truce...

					RIKER
			What?!

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT TWO        29.

30   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			And apparently, the captain
			destroyed the ship without notice
			or provocation.

					RIKER
			Impossible. What about the fire
			aboard the Stargazer?

					DATA
			An accident in Engineering.

					RIKER
			And the proof?

					DATA
			It is logged in his own voice.
			Would you care to hear it?
				(no answer)
			Sir? Sir?

	CAMERA slowly TIGHTENS on the baffled Riker, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

31   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE, STARGAZER AND FERENGI VESSEL
(OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise tows the Stargazer by its tractor
	beam.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's personal log,
			stardate 41724.2. An unexpected
			discovery made by Commander Data
			in the downloaded log of the
			Stargazer...

32   CLOSE ON ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... appears to indicate Captain
			Picard was guilty of falsifying
			the report he made to Starfleet
			concerning the Stargazer's last
			voyage.

33   INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Picard seems stunned by what he's hearing from his desk
	computer, his own voice plays back quietly under the
	scene, not to be understood.

					PICARD
			What does this mean?

					RIKER
			I don't know, sir. That sounds
			like your voice.

					PICARD
			Don't you know it is, Number One?

					RIKER
			No, sir, I don't. I refuse to
			believe you could have said that.

34   CLOSE ON DESK COMPUTER

	from which Picard's VOICE now plays NORMAL VOLUME.

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       31.

34   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S RECORDED VOICE
			... and I admit I must have
			mistaken their subspace antenna
			for a weapons cluster.
			Unfortunately, I fired our main
			phasers...

35   BACK TO SHOT

	as Riker and Picard hear NORMAL VOLUME:

					PICARD'S RECORDED VOICE
				(continuing)
			... and our direct hit destroyed
			the unknown vessel instantly.

	Moving almost as through fatigue, Riker TURNS OFF the
	desk computer.

					RIKER
			I recognize, of course, your voice
			has been simulated somehow. I've
			already put Data to work on it.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Will.
				(shakes head)
			I never made that log entry, of
			course. But it still creates a
			duty for you to perform.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir, I must report it to
			Starfleet. But at this distance,
			it will take at least a full day
			for subspace communications to
			reach there...

					PICARD
			... and another full day for their
			answer to return. I'd like the
			truth on this by then.

					RIKER
			Sir, you can't believe they'd
			relieve you from command...

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       32.

35   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Why shouldn't they? Better safe
			than sorry with the Ferengi now
			making friendship overtures.

					RIKER
			And it's certain that the Ferengi
			are behind this faked log. No
			wonder they're still out there,
			waiting...

	Riker trails his words at the sight of Picard now
	grimacing in pain.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Headache back, sir?

					PICARD
			Damn!
				(nods)
			I'll call the doctor again.

					RIKER
			It's no wonder you have one, with
			all this going on, sir.
				(moving for door)
			Try to relax. I've got things in
			hand.

					PICARD
			Once again...

	Riker EXITS. Picard, obviously still in pain, turns
	back to his desk computer, switches it ON. From it,
	he hears:

					PICARD'S RECORDED VOICE
			This is a confession, given by
			me, Jean-Luc Picard, commanding
			USS Stargazer, in the hopes that
			my belated honesty will be taken
			into account by Starfleet when
			judging...

36   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker ENTERS on his way to the Ready Room.

					RIKER
			La Forge, open hailing frequencies.

					GEORDI
			Open, sir.

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       33.

36   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I'll take it in the Ready Room.
				(as he EXITS)
			A secure channel, Geordi.

	And as Riker closes the Ready Room door behind him,
	Geordi complies, puzzled.

					GEORDI
			Secure, Commander.

37   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker's seated in Picard's chair, as he hails the
	Ferengi.

					RIKER
			Starship Ferengi! This is
			Commander Riker here. I'd like
			to speak to First Officer Kazago.

	A beat, and on the small Viewer in the room, Kazago
	APPEARS.

					KAZAGO
			A problem, Riker?

					RIKER
			Is our channel secure on your end?

					KAZAGO
				(pushes o.s. button)
			It is now.

					RIKER
			Are you aware of the details of
			the Battle of Maxia?

					KAZAGO
			Captain Bok has just made me aware
			of it, Riker. The infamy of your
			Picard is now fully known.

					RIKER
			Infamy?!

					KAZAGO
			I would call the wanton
			destruction of an unarmed vessel
			infamy.

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       34.

37   CONTINUED:

	Riker's doubt got a new shot in the arm.

					RIKER
			And if I produce evidence that
			Captain Picard's log entry was
			falsified to indicate that... ?

					KAZAGO
			What else would your decadent
			culture say to defend such
			disgrace?! But I can hardly
			imagine you contacted me to
			discuss an ancient battle.
				(impatient)
			What do you want of me?

					RIKER
			Just one question.

					KAZAGO
			As you humans say, I'm all ears.

					RIKER
			First officer to first officer,
			Kazago, if your Captain Bok knew
			of that, why this peaceful meeting
			to present us with the Stargazer?

					KAZAGO
			We freely give YOU back your
			derelict warship and now you
			accuse US of crime, Riker?!
				(amazed)
			I can bear NO more insults!

	At that, the screen abruptly GOES BLACK, Kazago's
	patience gone. Riker is as stumped as before.

38   INT. FERENGI VESSEL - SCIENCE ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Bok's using the sphere, the wall screen a strong pattern
	of wavy lines (as in twentieth century oscilloscopes).

39   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Picard is now GROANING, suffering intense pain. The
	door chime SOUNDS.

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       35.

39   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Who the hell is it?!

	Beverly ENTERS, as the door opens. She's carrying the
	medical device which previously eliminated Picard's
	pain.

					BEVERLY
			Not resting, Captain?

					PICARD
			More like dying, Doctor. What's
			wrong with me?!

	She puts the pain relief device on Picard again, turns
	it on.

					BEVERLY
			I wish to hell I knew, Captain.
			But something unusual has
			definitely happened to you.

					PICARD
			Why do doctors always state the
			obvious like it's a revelation?

					BEVERLY
			Why do captains always think
			they're immortal?
				(reads band)
			Better now?

40   INT. FERENGI VESSEL - SCIENCE ROOM - CLOSE ON BOK
(OPTICAL)

	Bok makes an adjustment, and the discordant hum "tunes"
	the lines to move faster.

41   INT. PICARD'S' QUARTERS - BACK TO SCENE

	Picard has another terrible wave of pain, which doubles
	him over, to Beverly's surprise.

					PICARD
			Aghhh! My head!

					BEVERLY
				(tabs it higher)
			Now that has to do it right?

	From Picard's reaction, we know it doesn't...

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       36.

41   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No!

	Beverly tries another device on Picard in concert -- a
	"light needle" -- like a pencil with a laser beam
	extension.

					BEVERLY
			You didn't say it's been this bad!

					PICARD
			It hasn't been! But it is getting
			worse, Doctor...

42   INT. FERENGI VESSEL - SCIENCE ROOM - CLOSE ON BOK
(OPTICAL)

	Bok makes another adjustment, and the lines move slower.

43   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - BACK TO SCENE

	Beverly seems to be getting results, as Picard responds.

					BEVERLY
			It has to be some kind of
			emotional pressure connected with
			the Stargazer...

					PICARD
			I got the damn headache before
			I even knew my old ship still
			existed...
				(pain easing)
			But maybe you're partly right...

	Beverly sits next to him.

					BEVERLY
			Want to talk to Counselor Troi
			about it?

					PICARD
				(pain again)
			What I need now is a friend...

					BEVERLY
				(quietly)
			I'm here.

	Picard eases up to a sitting position opposite Beverly,
	the subject as painful as the headache.

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       37.

43   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(eyes CLOSE)
			The Stargazer was an exploration
			vessel. The fight at Maxia was
			not my first action, but it was
			the first time I ever killed
			anyone.

					BEVERLY
			You had no choice...

	Picard jams OPEN his eyes, the nightmare still alive
	for him.

					PICARD
			Didn't I? I don't know
			anymore... I just don't know.

					BEVERLY
			Commander Riker told me about the
			altered log, sir. If that's
			troubling you...

					PICARD
				(ignores her)
			The last three nights, I... hear
			voices. I'm standing on the
			bridge, fire all around me... the
			klaxons, smoke, and I give the
			order...
				(amazed)
			And now the Stargazer is really
			here!
				(back to her)
			And that log... Am I going crazy?
			How do I know if I was in my right
			mind at Maxia? How do I know if
			I'm in my right mind now?

	With that, Beverly quickly injects Picard with a
	hypospray, and eases him back onto the bed. He doesn't
	resist, as she attaches two sensor pads on his forehead.

					PICARD
			What was... that?

					BEVERLY
			Just something to let you sleep.

					PICARD
				(already working)
			Yes... sleep... I need sl...

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       38.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

	And Picard drifts off, thanks to medical expertise,
	as Beverly lowers the lights and EXITS.

44   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND STARGAZER (OPTICAL)

	as both SLOW, against the starry forever.

45   INT. ENTERPRISE - CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Picard's back is AWAY FROM CAMERA. A beat, then a
	MOAN... He shifts his leaden weight, in an unconscious
	attempt to get comfortable, as CAMERA SLOWLY TIGHTENS.
	Over which, reverb VOICES, muted.

					VOICES (V. O.)
			... shields weakening, Captain!
			Torpedoes armed!
				(explosion)
			Where are they?

46   INT. FERENGI SHIP - SCIENCE ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Bok's narrowing in on what he's looking for as he
	adjusts the wavy lines again, so that they begin to
	parallel each other in synch...

					BOK
				(to himself)
			And now, dear captain, you are
			ready to live the past!

47   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - BACK TO SCENE

	Picard starts to squirm, his arm twitches, CAMERA
	TIGHTENING. VOICES CONTINUE, REVERB AND MUTED.

					VOICES (V.O.)
			Where did they... come from?
				(KLAXON)
			Phasers, sir? Sir?
				(blast)
			SIR?

	Now he convulsively turns over as muted sounds of battle
	continue.

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       39.

47   CONTINUED:

					VOICES (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			What should we do, sir?
				(radio static)
			Should we fire back?

	TIGHT on Picard, as his eyes suddenly OPEN... and WE
	HEAR the muted CRACKLING SOUND of flames.

					VOICES (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Fire, Captain, FIRE!

48   INT. FERENGI VESSEL SCIENCE ROOM - ON BOK

	working his device, satisfaction on his alien face.

					BOK
				(to himself)
			You will injure yourself as once
			you injured me!

49   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - BACK TO SCENE

	CAMERA WHIP ZOOMS in on Picard's eyes as he swivels and
	sits up, his face suddenly FILLING FRAME.

					VOICES (V.O.)
			SIR?!

	As CAMERA WHIP ZOOMS BACK OUT... he RISES up to his feet,
	suddenly in command again, and Picard (in his mind) is
	now aboard the Stargazer.

50   WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Phantoms of Picard's Stargazer bridge crew (DOUBLE
	EXPOSURE) are in Picard's quarters -- playing it as if
	at battle stations. A KLAXON (muted) is sounding,
	DOUBLE EXPOSURE SMOKE and FLAMES are licking at the
	FRAME. Picard under fire...

					PICARD
				(normal volume)
			Damage report!

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       40.

50   CONTINUED:

					VOICES (V.O.)
				(muted)
			Fusion generator under surge
			control, sir!
				(muted static)
			Power systems failing!

					PICARD
			Sensor bearing on hostile ship!

					VOICES (V.O.)
			Seven, seven mark nineteen, sir!
			Fire in Engineering...

					PICARD
			Ready phasers, and lock!
				(MOVES ACROSS room)
			Stand by for warp nine, heading
			seven, seven mark twenty...
				(another room position)
			And ENGAGE!

	The muted SOUNDS of battle INCREASE in complexity as
	Picard makes his maneuver.

					PICARD
			Steady. NOW reverse and stop!
				(goes for it)
			Phasers FIRE! Torpedoes AWAY!

	At that a muted EXPLOSION and SOUND of the enemy ship
	breaking up o.s. fills the phantom smoked room, as
	Picard chokes and stands dumb to the the CHEERS of his
	phantom crew.

51   CLOSE - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	CAMERA TIGHTENS on the troubled man's face, vague,
	in-and-out of focus amidst the phantom flames, reacting
	to the phantom fumes.

					PICARD
			Fire!

52   EXTREME CLOSE - PICARD

	His EYES filled with horror, his face a grim mask of
	unwanted, surprise victory.

       STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT THREE       41.

52   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			FIRE!!

	As he stares blankly INTO CAMERA, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR        42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

53   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND STARGAZER (OPTICAL)

	The smaller derelict vessel on the leash of our giant
	starship. The Ferengi vessel is traveling with them
	in b.g.

54   INT. READY ROOM

	Riker, Data and Geordi discuss computer tampering
	evidence.

					DATA
			By comparing the main Stargazer
			computer log with Captain Picard's
			personal log, I have found
			"checksum" discrepancies, sir.

					RIKER
			What does that mean?

					DATA
			All information is time-coded by
			entry, and the bits when totaled
			produce an aggregate amount
			which...

					RIKER
				(interrupts)
			I don't want a lesson in computer
			science! Bottom line?

					DATA
			One of these two logs is a
			forgery.

					GEORDI
				(smiles)
			Correction -- the log just found
			aboard the Stargazer is a forgery.

					DATA
			As I said. That is one of them,
			isn't it?

	Picard ENTERS the Ready Room looking peaked, but
	buoyant.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR        43.

54   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			You're looking better, Captain.

					PICARD
			A little sleep, thanks to the
			doctor, works wonders. Any report
			on the logs?

					DATA
			Yes, sir. Whoever tampered with
			your personal log was clever...

					GEORDI
			... but slightly clumsy. There's
			no doubt it is a fabrication.

	Beverly ENTERS bearing the Captain's brain scan reports.

					BEVERLY
			Number One, we think you should
			see this brain scan graph which...
				(sees Picard)
			What are you doing here?!

					PICARD
				(amused)
			I thought I was captain of this
			starship, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			Of course you are, but I...

					PICARD
			Thank you for your confirmation
			of that.
				(includes the others)
			But now, except for Commander
			Riker, I want you all back at your
			stations...
				(emphatic)
			Is that clear?

	After momentary hesitation over Picard's new gruffness,
	all EXIT except Riker, Beverly and Troi.

					BEVERLY
				(indicates report)
			I have some business concerning
			your health, sir...

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR        44.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			I mean you too, Doctor. I have
			business with Riker.

	Clearly, Beverly is considering arguing this. She
	glances to Riker, then decides to give in.

					BEVERLY
			Under protest, Captain.

	She EXITS and Riker turns to Picard, uncertain.

					RIKER
			You have orders for me, sir?

					PICARD
			Release the Stargazer from the
			tractor beam, Number One.

					RIKER
			Sir?

					PICARD
			The tractor beam.

					RIKER
			Sir, are you abandoning...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			No. Her inertia will carry the
			Stargazer along on this heading
			with us. Or did you sleep through
			the Academy lecture on conserving
			tractor beam power?

					RIKER
			No, sir. I'll release her, or
			course.

	Riker EXITS, leaving the troubled Picard alone with his
	thoughts.

55   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND STARGAZER (OPTICAL)

	as the tractor beam wavers, then DISAPPEARS, the tether
	gone. The Stargazer continues holding its relative
	position.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR        45.

56   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly and Troi are looking at colored X-ray-like
	GRAPHICS of a skull and "brain-map."

					BEVERLY
			Obviously, there is some thought
			process disorder here but I cannot
			find any physical reason for it.
				(turns to Troi)
			Anything?

					TROI
			I'm puzzled too. I keep sensing
			random thoughts... but two sets
			of them. As if they were his,
			but intermixed with his from
			another source.

	During this, Wesley has ENTERED and Beverly notices him.

					BEVERLY
			I'm busy at the moment, Wesley...

					WESLEY
			I know you're busy, Mom, but when
			I went back to the main sensors
			in Engineering to try some more
			sensitivity experiments...

					BEVERLY
				(interrupting)
			Wes! I'll be glad to hear about
			it when I'm through with...

					WESLEY
				(interrupting)
			But, Mom, this is important!

	Beverly turns back, annoyed, but Troi has picked up
	something from Wesley and speaks before Beverly can.

					TROI
			Does it have something to do with
			Captain Picard?

					WESLEY
			Yes, ma'am...
				(indicates scans)
			... if that's what you're talking
			about there. I don't know
			anything about brain scans but
			I glanced at these when you were
			studying them, Mom, and I
			noticed...
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR        46.

56   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY (Cont'd)
				(pointing at scan
				 graphs)
			... these patterns here were like
			patterns of the low-intensity
			transmissions picked up from the
			Ferengi ship.
				(nods)
			I just went back and checked and
			they're exactly the same.

					TROI
				(beat)
			What kind of transmissions?

					WESLEY
			I don't know. Engineering has
			nothing like it on record.

					TROI
				(to Beverly)
			Let's get to the captain...

					BEVERLY
			No, they might be affecting the
			captain. To Riker!

	The two Women EXIT fast, leaving Wesley standing there.
	Then:

					WESLEY
			You're welcome, ladies.
				(shaking his head)
			Adults!

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker on duty along with Geordi, Data, Tasha and Worf.
	turbolift arrives with Beverly and Troi ENTERING bridge
	carefully; then, seeing Picard isn't present, they hurry
	to Riker.

					BEVERLY
			The captain, Commander?

					RIKER
			Resting in his quarters...
				(meaningfully)
			... after ordering both of you
			to your duty stations.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR        47.

57   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			This is more important!

					RIKER
				(cocks an eyebrow)
			Than the captain's orders?

					BEVERLY
			Yes, when we have reason to
			believe his judgment is being
			affected.

	Everyone on the bridge is listening and Riker
	acknowledges this with a sweeping gesture.

					RIKER
			Well then, why not let everyone
			in on it?

					TROI
			It affects them too. There have
			been some strange...
				(to Beverly)
			Did he say "low intensity... ?"
				(gets a nod)
			... unusual low intensity
			transmissions from the Ferengi
			vessel...

					RIKER
			Did who say?

					BEVERLY
			My son!

	Riker takes a beat at this, then nods. Beverly exhibits
	the brain scans, pointing at places there.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			... transmissions which exactly
			match certain anomalies found in
			the captain's brain scans.
				(looks up)
			Something over there is affecting
			Captain Picard's thought patterns.

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR        48.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker needs only a split-beat to absorb this, then he
	whirls to his computer panel.

					RIKER
			Computer, tell me Captain Picard's
			location!

					COMPUTER
			Captain Picard is in Transporter
			Room Three.

					RIKER
			What? Computer, emergency order
			to Transporter Room Three...

					COMPUTER
				(interrupting)
			New information. Captain Picard
			is no longer aboard the
			Enterprise.

58   EXT. SPACE - THE FERENGI VESSEL (OPTICAL)

	CAMERA MOVING IN toward the alien vessel.

59   INT. STARGAZER BRIDGE (REDRESS) (OPTICAL)

	as Picard MATERIALIZES, back on his flame-scarred only
	command post. He walks to his captain's chair and sits.

					BOK (O.S.)
			Welcome back, Captain.

	ANGLE WIDENS TO INCLUDE Bok, above Picard at Tactical.

					PICARD
				(swivels, stands)
			What is happening?

					BOK
				(to Com)
			Shields up, computer.

					COMPUTER
			Shields in place.

					PICARD
			What are you doing?

        STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR        49.

59   CONTINUED:

					BOK
				(laughs)
			Collecting on an old debt...

	At that, Bok lifts the silver-grey sphere up, as it
	HUMS. He taps it and it RESONATES strangely.

					PICARD
				(throbbing pain)
			AGHHH-H-H!!

60   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	All at their usual stations, minus Picard, plus Beverly.

					RIKER
			Stargazer! Respond, Captain!

					TASHA
				(checks board)
			Shields up, sir. No way to beam
			over help.

					GEORDI
			I am reading something very
			strange. A low intensity beam
			of intermittent pulse inside this
			starship.

					DATA
			I have a fix on it...
				(surprised)
			Inside Captain Picard's quarters.

					TASHA
				(to Worf)
			You transferred some of his
			belongings from the Stargazer... ?

					WORF
				(nodding; to his feet)
			Including a fairly heavy chest... !

					RIKER
			Go take a look, fast!

	Worf EXITS on the run.

					GEORDI
				(indicating Main Viewer)
			The Stargazer is powering up!

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR            50.

60   CONTINUED:

	On the Main Viewer, the Stargazer brightens up. (OPTICAL)

61   INT. STARGAZER BRIDGE (REDRESS) (OPTICAL)

	Bok is very pleased with Picard's suffering, as the
	Ferengi puts down the silver-grey sphere and its GLOWING
	and HUMMING stops. Picard's pain subsides but not his
	confusion.

					BOK
			I have been waiting a long seven
			years for this, Picard!

					PICARD
			I have no idea what you're talking
			about...

					BOK
			Do you not, hu-man? Can you not
			remember the crime you committed
			against my very blood?
				(Picard is stumped)
			You murdered my only son!

					PICARD
			Your son?

					BOK
			He was the commander of the ship
			you destroyed!)
				(pained)
			On his first voyage as DaiMon.

	Picard is puzzled, confused.

					PICARD
			The ship... ? The... the Ferengi
			ship that attacked me...
				(looks around)
			... or is it about to attack me?

					BOK
			And I have spent these years
			searching... seeking... a proper
			blood revenge. And I found it!

	Bok lifts the sphere triumphantly, and it starts to glow
	and HUM. He taps it harder than ever before, its
	strange RESONANCE LOUDER, and Picard's physical anguish
	knocks him to his knees.

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FOUR            51.

61   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			OHHHHH... ! OHHHHH... !

					BOK
				(eyeing device)
			From a distant world which hu-man
			evil has not yet reached. May
			you never secure these! I am rich,
			yet two of these cost me the
			profits of an entire life.

	Despite the enormous pain, Picard is struggling to his
	feet now.

					PICARD
			You cannot... control me like...

	Bok, highly amused, taps the sphere into a new level
	of RESONANCE, echoed by Picard grabbing his head in near
	heart-stopping agony.

					BOK
			Die well, Picard.

	Bok steps out mid-deck, stops, and FERENGI TRANSPORTER
	EFFECT SWIRLS about him and he DISAPPEARS. CAMERA WHIP
	PANS, MOVES IN ON Picard who crouches, unseeing,
	shuddering in pain.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

62   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND STARGAZER (OPTICAL)

	The Ferengi vessel still in far b.g. The Stargazer,
	powered, fully lit, is turning, moving away from the
	Enterprise.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, stardate
			41724.3. Captain Picard, without
			explanation, has beamed himself
			to the Stargazer which is now
			moving away from us...

63   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Main Viewer showing Stargazer per previous SCENE. Riker
	is at the Captain's position, and Troi, Data, Geordi,
	Worf, and Tasha are at theirs. Beverly sits in the
	command area too, holding in her lap the strange
	metallic sphere from Picard's cabin.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... under its own power.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

					RIKER
			Enterprise to Stargazer, please
			respond.

	They wait. No answer.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Enterprise to Stargazer... to
			Captain Picard aboard Stargazer,
			please answer.
				(waits; to Data)
			Mister Data, what was Stargazer's
			condition?

					DATA
			Considerable fire damage to
			interior surface as reported, sir.
			But none of her main systems are
			crippled.

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            53.

63   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(hates to ask)
			Armaments, Lieutenant Yar?

					TASHA
			Six photon torpedoes short, sir,
			probably used when the Captain
			destroyed his Ferengi attacker
			seven years ago. Otherwise fully
			armed.

	Riker puzzles over this, motions to Beverly. She hands
	him the strange Ferengi sphere which he examines for
	a moment, then turns to Worf.

					RIKER
			Where in the Captain's quarters
			was it, Mister Worf?

					WORF
			His chest from the Stargazer, sir.
			Just where I had left it -- he
			hadn't yet unpacked.

					BEVERLY
			So, he may not have even known
			it was there. And if this is able
			to pick up or magnify a
			thought-altering transmission...

					TROI
				(nodding)
			... it could have prepared him for
			whatever's happening now.

					RIKER
			Let's find out... or try to.
				(turning to Tasha)
			Contact the Ferengi vessel,
			Lieutenant.

					TASHA
				(touching panel)
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

	Riker stands, carries the sphere to in front of the Main
	Viewer, as:

					RIKER
			Enterprise to Ferengi vessel, we
			transmit visually. Do you
			respond?

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            54.

63   CONTINUED: (2)

	The Main Viewer shifts to an ANGLE ON FERENGI VESSEL
	which in turn DISSOLVES INTO A VIEW OF FIRST OFFICER
	KAZAGO, who looks somewhat annoyed.

					KAZAGO
			Why is our gift to you under
			power, hu-man?

					RIKER
			I'll discuss that with your
			captain.

					KAZAGO
			He is working in our ship's
			laboratory. Where is your
			captain?

					RIKER
				(beat)
			He's beamed himself aboard the
			Stargazer, and I'm wondering...
				(brings sphere up into
				 view)
			... if this has anything to do with
			it?

	Kazago is clearly surprised at the sight of the sphere.

					KAZAGO
			How do you have possession of
			that?

					RIKER
			It was found in our captain's
			belongings, brought over from the
			Stargazer.

	Kazago now hesitates himself, his mind racing.

					KAZAGO
			It... is a forbidden device. A
			Thought Maker. If your captain
			is... criminal enough to own one...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Kazago, I ask again, first officer
			to first officer... what is going
			on? Something is happening that
			neither of us seems to know about.

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            55.

63   CONTINUED: (3)

					KAZAGO
				(beat; hesitant)
			It... is not seemly to question
			one's own DaiMon, Riker. I... am
			not prepared to do that...

					TASHA
				(overlapping; to Riker)
			Sir... I have the Stargazer.

					RIKER
			Switch now!

	Tasha tabs her controls and the IMAGE of the Ferengi
	First Officer DISSOLVES INTO IMAGE OF STARGAZER BRIDGE.
	(OPTICAL) It is Picard there, NOT looking into camera
	but able to HEAR Riker when he speaks. Picard looks
	disoriented.

					RIKER
			Captain Picard, this is the
			Enterprise, sir...

					PICARD
				(not understanding)
			Do not attack again! We are on
			a peaceful...

	Picard staggers, coughs, as if from a weapons hit and
	smoke there -- which we do not see.

					TROI
			He's living a delusion, sir. He's
			seeing things we don't...

					PICARD
			Give your identity! You force
			us to defend ourselves!
				(turning; shouting)
			Phasers full up! Arm torpedoes!
			Why aren't shields at full
			power... ?

	Picard has reached to a panel, touched a control... with
	which STATIC OVERLAYS VIEWSCREEN IMAGE. (OPTICAL)

					TASHA
			We've lost him, sir...

	The Main Viewer IMAGE now has become one of the
	Stargazer on a course which will bring it back toward
	the Enterprise.

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            56.

63   CONTINUED: (4)

					GEORDI
			When he put the shields up...

64   INT. STARGAZER BRIDGE - FULL ON PICARD

	He's in the midst of a battle, but we're not seeing what
	he's seeing. He races to a control panel.

					PICARD
			Damn, I said...
				(flicking switches)
			... put fusion generators on surge
			control.
				(to another panel)
			You're moving too slowly. Arm
			the torpedoes, man!

	He COUGHS, heavily, waves invisible smoke from his face,
	shouting:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Vigo! Get a fire control party
			up here!

	Picard's movement has brought him CLOSE SHOT and now,
	as his eyes and expression determinedly decide what
	next to do, CAMERA PUSHES IN TO EXTREME CLOSEUP.

65   PICARD AND BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The bridge now filled with the shadows from Picard's
	mind. Phantom bridge crew, fire, and smoke (DOUBLE
	EXPOSURE) in the midst of the Battle of Maxia. Picard
	alone is real, but reacting to the phantom figures and
	battle.

					FIRST VOICE (V.O.)
			Shields weakening, Captain!

					PICARD
			Weapons report!

					SECOND VOICE (V.O.)
			Phasers coming to full charge,
			sir. Torpedoes armed!

					PICARD
			Who are they? Identify them!

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            57.

65   CONTINUED:

					FIRST VOICE (V.O.)
			They're turning for a third pass
			at us, sir!

					THIRD VOICE (V.O.)
			We can't take another hit,
			Captain!

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Our regulars watching IMAGE of Stargazer on Main Viewer
	as it turns toward them.

					TROI
			I can now feel anger from our
			captain, first officer.
			Frustration over whatever he
			is re-living...

					GEORDI
			The Battle of Maxia, sir! That's
			all it can be.

					RIKER
			Mister Data?

					BEVERLY
			What is that "maneuver" he became
			famous for... ?

					RIKER
				(overlapping)
			The Picard Maneuver!
				(whirling)
			Mister Data, what is the defense
			against that?

					DATA
			There is no defense, sir.

					RIKER
			Then devise one! Fast!

	Data reacts to this impossible demand, then is suddenly
	busy. Main Viewer IMAGE SHIMMERS, DISSOLVES INTO IMAGE
	OF KAZAGO ON THE FERENGI BRIDGE.

					KAZAGO
			First Officer Kazago to hu-man
			Riker.

					RIKER
			Not now, Kazago!

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            58.

66   CONTINUED:

					KAZAGO
			We do not wish to become involved
			in what has become clearly a
			Federation matter...

					RIKER
			Fine, fine, Enterprise out!

					KAZAGO
			But you should also know that
			DaiMon Bok no longer commands this
			vessel, Riker. His first officer
			has confined him for engaging in
			this unprofitable adventure.
				(nods)
			Good luck, First Officer Riker.

	The Main Viewer again DISSOLVES INTO IMAGE OF THE
	STARGAZER which is now heading directly for the
	Enterprise.

					DATA
			I have computed a possibility,
			Commander. Since even deep space
			contains trace gases, sir, a
			vessel in the Picard maneuver
			might seem to disappear, but our
			sensors could locate any sudden
			compression of those gases...

					RIKER
				(hurried)
			And use it as an aiming point?
			Blast our own captain to bits?

					DATA
			Aim our tractor beam at it, sir!
			Seize it! This class starship has
			enough power for that.

					RIKER
				(fast)
			In our captain's words... make
			it so! Set sensors, tractor
			beam...
				(waiting)
			I hope you're right, Data...

					DATA
			No question of it, sir...

	Riker throws him an annoyed look.

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            59.

67   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND STARGAZER (OPTICAL)

	as suddenly the Stargazer goes into a WARP BLUR.

68   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Here she comes!

					RIKER
			Stand by!

	On the Main Viewer, the Stargazer is suddenly two places
	at once, as it unexpectedly appears right off the bow,
	to the upper left side...

					RIKER
			Lock on tractor beam!

	And the Enterprise shoots out its mighty force-beam
	tether again, entrapping the smaller Stargazer. The
	Stargazer struggles to pull free -- it FIRES a salvo
	that rocks against the Enterprise shields, hard.

69   INT. STARGAZER BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Viewer shows the Enterprise, but Picard doesn't yet
	"see" it... and he's quite alone on his bridge, his
	delusion slipping. The smoke, flames and voices are
	gone.

					PICARD
			Ready phasers!

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Captain Picard, listen to me!

					PICARD
			Is that you, Vigo?

					RIKER (V.O.)
			It's Commander Riker, sir!

	The Viewer switches to a FULL SHOT of Riker. Picard
	is momentarily distracted by the new image.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Captain, hear me! Look around
			you, the Ferengi are using a
			thought device on you...

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            60.

69   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Stand by for warp...
				(inner conflict)
			Who are you?!

					RIKER
			It's Riker, sir. Your Number One.
			Look for a silver sphere...

	Picard struggles against his inner directive, as he
	angles and sees the SPHERE behind him, glowing and
	HUMMING.

					RIKER
				(continuing; sees it
				 too)
			There it is! Destroy it with
			your phaser, Captain!

					PICARD
			Phaser...
				(glances back)
			Yes, a sphere... Bok used it...

					RIKER
			Destory it!

					PICARD
				(fumbles in pocket)
			Phaser... destroy the sphere.

	And Picard manages to remove his phaser, and in a quick
	beat, BLASTS the Ferengi brain machine to bits. Picard
	staggers, weakened.

					RIKER
			Captain! Are you all right?

	Picard feebly touches his insignia.

					PICARD
			Enterprise, lock on. Beam me
			home, Riker.

	As the familiar TRANSPORTER EFFECT DE-MATERIALIZES
	Picard.

            STAR TREK: "The Battle" - 9/14/87 - ACT FIVE            61.

70   EXT. ENTERPRISE AND STARGAZER (OPTICAL)

	as the smaller vessel, back on its tether, is towed off.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             







                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         Hide And "Q" 
                          #40271-111 
                              
                           Story by 
                         C. J. Holland 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                         C. J. Holland 
                              and 
                       Gene Roddenberry 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                     SEPTEMBER 25, 1987

           STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         Hide And "Q"                              
                                
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             "Q"
                RIKER              WOMAN (SURVIVOR)
                BEVERLY            BEVERLY
                DATA               Non-Speaking Roles
                TROI                 CREWMEMBERS
                TASHA                SICKBAY STAFF
                GEORDI               TWO SENTRIES
                WORF                 ANIMAL-SOLDIERS
                WESLEY               DOZEN SURVIVORS
                                     CHILD (FEMALE SURVIVOR)

           STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         Hide And "Q"                              
                                
                             SETS                               

              INTERIORS              EXTERIORS
              USS ENTERPRISE         USS ENTERPRISE
              CORRIDOR
                                     PLANET - QUADRA SIGMA III
              MAIN BRIDGE              PLAIN
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     THIRD RIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         BIVOUAC AREA
              PLANET DISASTER AREA
                                        
          

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         Hide And "Q"                              

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. ENTERPRISE IN SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The great ship streaks through space at warp speed.

2    INT. ND CORRIDOR

	Two crewmembers, their arms loaded with supplies, race
	along the corridor. They pass DOCTOR CRUSHER in the
	corridor.

3    NEW ANGLE

	Beverly checks her Staff as they pass with emergency
	medical packets on way to turbolift.

					BEVERLY
			Include a burn unit with each
			kit. On arrival, identify the
			most critically injured and
			beam them up to Cargo Bay Six...

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(interrupting)
			Doctor Crusher, this is the
			Captain.

					BEVERLY
				(touching wall panel)
			Doctor Crusher here.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Additional information. The
			number of colonists at the site
			is five hundred-four - including
			thirty-eight children.

4    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	PICARD is in his Command chair, TROI to his left. WORF
	at the Aft Station. GEORDI has the Conn, DATA on Ops.
	TASHA at Tactical.

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - TEASER         2.

4    CONTINUED:

	The tension level is very high. The mission is urgent.
	As Picard answers, RIKER ENTERS from the turbolift,
	CROSSES the bridge and takes his position.

					PICARD
			So far nothing more than the
			initial message. Explosion -
			cause unknown - many injured.
			Are you prepared, Doctor?

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			We believe so, sir.

					GEORDI
			Captain, we are now at warp nine
			point one.

					DATA
			Which will bring us into the
			Quadra Sigma System in three
			point two hours.

	Riker takes his position.

					RIKER
			Captain, I have a schematic of
			the explosion site. It suggests
			the cause as a methane-like gas
			seeping in underground...

					TROI
				(with alarm)
			Captain, I am...

5    ANGLE ON TROI

	Her face is full of apprehension.

					TROI
			I am sensing what we encountered
			months ago...

	Interrupted by the SOUND of the BRIDGE ALARM.

6    ANGLE ON PICARD

	He turns. KLAXON HONKING - LIGHTS FLASHING.

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - TEASER         3.

7    ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER - PICARD'S POV (OPTICAL)

	The Main Viewer SHIMMERS as an unusual SHINING,
	SPARKLING GRID SHAPE APPEARS, seeming to stretch across
	the whole of the galaxy ahead of them.

8    ANGLE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	He recognizes the shape - he has seen it before en
	route to Farpoint Station.

					DATA
			The "Q" Entity, sir? It is
			identical to the grid we
			encountered when...

					WORF
			It reads solid, sir. If we hit
			it... !

					PICARD
			Not now, damn it, "Q"...
				(to Helm)
			Emergency full stop!

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir.

					TASHA
			Shields and deflectors, up, sir.

	The familiar SHIMMERING GRID on the viewer is now very
	close to the Enterprise. Forward movement stops.

8A   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN FRONT OF GRID (OPTICAL)

8B   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					GEORDI
			Now reading full stop, sir.

	The words overlapped by something akin to ROLLING
	THUNDER, accompanied by a BRILLIANT and SUSTAINED FLASH
	which becomes RAPIDLY ROTATING, BLINDINGLY BRILLIANT,
	DIAMOND-BLUE LIGHT. While there is no hard-edged
	Shape, it is of about the same volume of a very large
	man.

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - TEASER         4.

8B   CONTINUED:

					"Q" (V.O.)
				(amplified and powerful)
			Humans, I thought by now you
			would have scampered back to your
			own little star system.

					PICARD
				(waits, then)
			If this is "Q" I'm addressing,
			our vessel and crew are on a
			mission of rescue where a group
			of badly injured...

					"Q" (V.O.)
				(interrupting)
			We of the "Q" have studied our
			recent contact with you... and
			are impressed. We have much to
			discuss, including perhaps the
			realization of your most
			impossible dreams.

	The expressions of the bridge crew reveal they are
	intrigued by this statement... and in the potential
	of the "Q" entity to do remarkable things, however
	annoying its actions in the past. Even Picard takes
	a moment to absorb this.

					PICARD
				(sarcastically)
			However intriguing we may find
			that to be, we are now in the
			midst of an urgent journey. Once
			we have completed that...

					"Q" (V.O.)
				(louder; angrier)
			You will abandon that mission,
			Captain. My business with you
			takes precedence!

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON BRIDGE CREW

	Reflections of the BRILLIANT DIAMOND-BLUE LIGHT on
	their faces as they look ahead toward this newest Shape
	of "Q". They shield their eyes from it.

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - TEASER         5.

9    (CONTINUED:)

					"Q" (V.O.)
			If my magnificence blinds you,
			then perhaps something more
			familiar...

	An explosion of sudden HISSING SOUNDS startles the
	bridge crew into expressions of mixed surprise, fear
	and loathing.

10   OMITTED

11   ANGLE ON "Q" SERPENT

	A WRITHING SNAKE with snapping fangs, continuing mixed
	HISSING, DARTS toward them from whence came the "Q"
	light image.

12   REVERSE ANGLE

	Both Worf and Tasha vaulting down onto the Command
	deck, instinctively drawing phasers as they try to
	position their own bodies between the frightening
	Snake-thing and the bridge Crew, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE         6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON TASHA AND WORF

	First one, then the other, discover phasers
	inoperative. The snake head seems an instant away from
	fanging them...

					WORF
			Damn, the phasers are useless!

					PICARD (V.O.)
			"Q", STOP THIS!

14   EMPHASIZING PICARD AND RIKER

	on their feet.

					PICARD
			Stop this and we agree to talk
			for a moment!

	At which WE SEE the reflection of a familiar BRILLIANT
	LIGHT FLASH, blinding Picard and Riker again. Then
	as they lower their protecting hands, they REACT at
	the sight of:

15   ANGLE EMPHASIZING "Q"

	in the full-dress uniform of a Starfleet ADMIRAL.

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
			Starfleet Admiral "Q" at your
			service!

					PICARD
			You are not a Starfleet admiral,
			"Q"...

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
			Neither am I an Aldebaran serpent,
			Captain. But you accepted me as
			such.

	Riker nods, a hint of the irony of this on his
	features.

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE         7.

15   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			He's got us there, Captain.

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
				(nods)
			The redoubtable Commander Riker
			whom I noticed before. You seem
			to find this amusing.

					RIKER
			I might, if we weren't trying
			to rescue a group of suffering
			and dying humans who...

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
			Your species is always suffering
			and dying...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			No, Lieutenant Worf... !

16   ANGLE TO INCLUDE WORF

	trying to ease himself into a clear line of fire
	toward "Q". He freezes at Picard's order, eases his
	almost hidden small phaser back into his belt.

					PICARD
			You'll make no move against him
			unless I order it.

	"Q" smiles toward Worf.

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
			Pity. You might have learned
			an interesting lesson. Tsk, a
			macro head, a micro brain.

	Worf is obviously unrepentant. Picard, thinking
	furiously, tries another direction.

					PICARD
			"Q", you said you had the
			realization of "some impossible
			dreams" to offer us. Once this
			rescue is complete, I'll listen
			seriously to whatever proposal
			you wish to make and then, subject
			to it being acceptable...

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE         8.

16   CONTINUED:

	"Q" bursts into what sounds like genuine LAUGHTER.

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
			"... subject to" your foolish
			human values? Picard, why do
			you people distrust me so?

	Picard starts to open his mouth, shuts it.

					DATA
			Sir, if...

	Picard shakes his head, forcing Data into silence...
	also clearly including the rest of his bridge crew in
	this.

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
			Yes, Captain, it is best they
			don't answer that. But you... you,
			Picard, I grant the freedom to
			answer me honestly. Why do you
			distrust me so?

					PICARD
			"Q", right now humans may be
			dying because you...

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
				(angry now)
			SPEAK! Why do you distrust me?

					PICARD
				(beat)
			Why? On our first meeting, "Q",
			you seized my vessel, condemned
			all humans as savages and on that
			charge, you tried us in a
			post-atomic twenty-first century
			court of horrors where you
			attacked my people... then you
			again seized my vessel...

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
			How that angers you: "Seized my
			vessel, seized my vessel... "

         STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE         9.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(without pause, ignoring
				 this)
			... and then proceeded to interfere
			with our Farpoint mission,
			threatening to convict us as
			ignorant savages if, in dealing
			with complex and powerful
			life-forms, we made the slightest
			error... and when you failed even
			there...

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
				(interrupting)
			At that point, the "Q" became
			interested in you.
				(turns to include bridge
				 crew)
			Cannot some of you understand your
			incredible good fortune?!
				(to Picard, mimicking)
			"Seized my vessel, seized my
			vessel... " The complaint of a
			closed mind too accustomed to
			military privileges.
				(to Riker)
			But you, Riker, and I remember
			you well, what do you make of my
			offer?

					RIKER
			I stand with my Captain.

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
				(smiles)
			Of course, you do. Commendable
			loyalty.
				(indicating bridge crew;
				 to Riker)
			And what of these others? Since
			humanity now interests us, how
			shall we come to know them better?

					RIKER
			We don't have time for these
			games.

					"Q" (ADMIRAL)
			Ah, yes! A game... for interest's
			sake, a deadly game. To the game!

	And, at a wave of "Q"'s hand, the entire bridge crew
	except for Picard... DISAPPEARS, leaving Picard alone
	on the bridge.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE        10.

17   EXT. PLANET PLAIN (OPTICAL)

	The bridge crew are standing in approximately their
	previous bridge positions on a treeless planet plain.
	They have just been snatched from their ship, their
	captain and they are understandably confused and
	uncertain except for Tasha and Worf whose security
	orientation have them immediately combat ready. This
	place is bright, hot.

18   EMPHASIZING RIKER

	looking up.

19   RIKER POV - TWIN SUNS (OPTICAL)

	close together (avoiding the necessity of
	twin-shadows), apparently rotating about each other.
	Both suns are brilliant but the smaller sun, about
	one-quarter the size of the larger, is not quite as
	brilliant as the large one.

20   BACK TO EXT. PLAIN (OPTICAL)

	Data and Geordi, looking up too, move in next to Riker.

					DATA
			Obviously a Class-M world, gravity
			and oxygen within our limits...

					GEORDI
			... but a twin sun? Where are
			we?

					DATA
			Considering the power
			demonstrated by "Q" the last
			time... Anywhere! Assuming this
			place even exists.

					RIKER
			But this won't be boring. If
			"Q"'s anything, he's imaginative.
				(to the others)
			Apparently the captain wasn't
			meant to be with us here.

					TASHA
				(overlapping)
			Sir! Over here... !

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE        11.

21   ANGLE INCLUDING "Q"

	who stands where a rock formation has previously hidden
	him. He is now wearing a French MARSHAL'S uniform,
	circa the Napoleonic Wars. As Riker, very curious,
	moves toward "Q", CAMERA MOVES AND PANS TO REVEAL also
	a headquarters-type campaign tent of the same era,
	complete with shade canopy and transportable field
	furniture. "Q" indicates two such chairs with a small
	table which holds a pair of tall, cool drinks.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			Join me, Riker. A good game
			needs rules and planning...

	Riker hesitates.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
				(continuing)
			Wasn't it your own Hartley who
			said "Nothing reveals humanity
			so well as the games it plays?"
				(smiles; nods)
			Almost right. Actually, you
			reveal yourselves best in how you
			play.

	Data has moved in next to Riker and speaks quietly.

					DATA
			Sir, what he has in mind could
			provide us with vital information.

	Riker nods, moves toward the campaign tent. "Q" sits,
	waves invitingly toward the empty seat. He also picks
	up one of the tall drinks and WE CAN HEAR ICE CLINKING
	in it.

22   RIKER AND "Q"

	as Riker inspects the remaining drink without sitting
	yet, picks it up and looks a question toward Troi.

					TROI
				(registering surprise)
			What I sense is... pleasure, sir.

	Riker sips the drink, registers surprise too.

					RIKER
			Incredible. I was just thinking
			of an old-fashioned lemonade...

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE        12.

22   CONTINUED:

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			... and so it became that. An
			excellent thirst quencher; it
			becomes quite hot out on this
			plane.

					RIKER
			What about my people?

	"Q" makes a waving gesture.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			Whatever they want, of course!

23   ANGLE INCLUDING OTHERS

	REACTING to the fact they suddenly have tall drinks
	of various colored liquids in their hands. Hesitantly,
	a couple of them sip. Worf, however, tilts his glass
	pouring the contents out onto the sand. Strangely,
	this pleases "Q"'s sense of humor.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			The rigid Klingon code! Drink
			not with thine enemy!
				(to Riker)
			Which explains something of why
			you defeated them.

					RIKER
			Still arguing the human past?
			Perhaps you're not that original.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			Au contraire! It is the human
			future that now intrigues us... and
			should concern you most. Of all
			species, yours cannot abide
			stagnation... change is at the
			heart of what you are. But
			change into what? That's the
			question!

					DATA
			That is what humans call a truism.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
				(annoyed)
			Meaning "hardly original"...

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE        13.

23   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(hint of humor)
			You're the one who said it. And
			while we're at it...
				(indicating "Q"'s
				 uniform, tent)
			... this isn't part of any human
			future...

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			True, I borrowed this from your
			stodgy captain's mind. It is
			dressing for the game we will play
			and games require boundaries,
			dangers, rewards, familiar
			settings, that sort of thing.

	Riker looks over "Q"'s uniform, the tent, etc.

					RIKER
			It's not that familiar to me...
				(calls)
			Data?

					DATA
				(stepping in)
			It is from Europe's Napoleonic
			Era, sir, late eighteenth, early
			nineteenth centuries. This is
			a campaign headquarters tent, his
			uniform is that of a French Army
			marshal, the...

					RIKER
				(to "Q")
			And a marshal outranks even an
			admiral...

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			Would I go from a Starfleet
			admiral to anything less?

					RIKER
				(hint of a smile now)
			Of course, you wouldn't.
				(indicates)
			But Napoleonic equipment on an
			alien planet with dual suns... ?

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE        14.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			As you've said, I'm nothing if
			not imaginative. And the game
			should reflect that. Shall it
			be a test of strength?
			Meaningless, since you have none.
			A test of intelligence? Equally
			meaningless...
				(eyeing Riker)
			A game needs risk... Something
			to win; something to lose.

					RIKER
			If we must play a game, what would
			we win?

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			The greatest possible future you
			can imagine!
				(beat; thinking)
			Which, of course, requires
			something totally disastrous if
			you lose!
				(thinking again)
			The point of this game will be
			whether any of you can stay
			alive.

24   EMPHASIZING TASHA AND WORF (OPTICAL)

	As the others react, Worf responds:

					WORF
			If your "game" is fair, we will.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			For shame, Lieutenant Worf.
			Fairness is a human concept.
				(to Riker)
			Think imaginatively! It will,
			in fact, be completely unfair...

					TASHA
			You've gone too far.

	She is drawing her phaser but "Q" is pointing his
	finger at her just as fast.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			Game penalty!

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT ONE        15.

24   CONTINUED:

	Visible even in this bright desert setting, a FLASH
	OF LIGHT in which Tasha DISAPPEARS. Reacting, Riker
	turns angrily to "Q".

					RIKER
			Where is she, "Q"? You can forget
			your game if...

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			To use a twentieth century term,
			Commander, she's in a... a "penalty
			box." Where she can remain
			unharmed unless one of you merits
			a penalty.
				(smiles)
			Unfortunately, there is only one
			penalty box. If any of you should
			be sent there... dear Tasha must
			give up the box to you.

					GEORDI
			And... where does she go?

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
				(to Geordi)
			Into "nothingness."
				(looking to the Others,
				 individually)
			I entreat you to carefully obey
			the rules of the game. The only
			one who can destroy your Tasha
			now... is you.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

25   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	but not in orbit of a planet. Instead, it seems to
	be traveling somewhere at what we know as normal warp
	speed. MUSIC only.

26   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard at a turbolift, touches the door, without
	effect. Then he tries to bang it.

					PICARD
			Turbolift Control, do you read?
			This is the captain.

	No response. Picard CROSSES to his bridge position,
	touches his panel controls.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Engineering, this is the bridge.

	No response.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Security -- this is the Captain.

	Again -- nothing.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Computer?
				(waits)
			Computer on!

	The computer still doesn't respond. He's cut off.
	Isolated. Picard touches his insignia.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Captain's log...

	The SOUND is wrong, indicating that:

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        17.

26   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Damn... I can't even make a log
			entry.

					TASHA (O.S.)
			I wish I could help you, Captain.

27   WIDER ANGLE

	as Picard, startled, whirls toward the VOICE. It is
	Tasha who stands at her familiar position at security.
	Unusually for Tasha, she is showing some strain over what
	has been happening.

					PICARD
			What... what are you doing here?

					TASHA
			I... well, this sounds strange,
			but... I'm in the penalty box.

					PICARD
			You're what?!

					TASHA
				(tightly)
			In "Q"'s penalty box. As I said,
			it sounds strange but it
			definitely isn't. Somehow I know
			that one more penalty... by me or
			anyone... and I'm gone.

	Curious and concerned, Picard moves toward her.

					PICARD
			Gone?

					TASHA
				(distraught)
			Please do not keep reminding
			me...

					PICARD
			I'm sorry...

					TASHA
				(instantly)
			No, I'm sorry. It's so
			frustrating to be controlled like
			this...

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        18.

27   CONTINUED:

	There's a half-SOB in the ordinarily strong and
	controlled VOICE and Picard REACTS to it.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant...Tasha... it's all
			right...

					TASHA
				(astonished and angry)
			What the hell am I doing? Crying?

					PICARD
			Don't worry. There's a new ship's
			standing order.
				(smiles)
			When in a penalty box, some tears
			are permitted.

	Tasha looks up warmly, comforted by this.

					TASHA
			Captain... if you weren't a
			captain...

					"Q" (MARSHAL) (O.S.)
				(interrupting)
			Consorting with lower rank
			females, Captain?

28   ANGLE TO INCLUDE "Q"

	seated in the Captain's Command position. He smiles,
	enjoys having startled Picard this way.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			Destructive to discipline, they
			say. But you are, after all, only
			human, eh?

	Picard has made his way down to the Command level where
	he now looks "Q" and the uniform over.

					PICARD
			A marshal of France? Ridiculous!

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			One takes what jobs he can get.
			For example, your log entries.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        19.

28   CONTINUED:

					"Q" (Cont'd)
				(looks up)
			Starship log, stardate today...
			This is "Q", speaking for Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard, who we consider
			too bound by Starfleet custom and
			tradition to be useful in this
			activity.

					PICARD
			But who proved himself a
			resourceful opponent when he
			defeated you at Farpoint.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
				(with "log" tone again)
			The Enterprise is now helpless,
			stuck like an Earth insect in
			amber while its bridge crew plays
			out a game whose real intent...
				(aiming this at Picard)
			... is to test if their first
			officer is worthy of the greatest
			gift the "Q" can offer.

	Picard takes a long moment to absorb this, then he
	nods.

					PICARD
			So, you're taking on Riker this
			time.
				(smiles)
			Excellent! He'll defeat you just
			as I did!

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			A wager on that, Captain? Your
			command of this starship
			against... ?

					PICARD
			Against your staying out of
			humanity's path... forever! Done?

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			Done!
				(smiles)
			And you've already lost, Picard.
			You see, Riker is to be offered
			something impossible to reject.

	"Q" storms toward the Ready Room.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        20.

29   EXT. THE PLANET

	All but Worf are there, studying a point on the distant
	terrain.

					RIKER
			Geordi, can you still see Worf?

					GEORDI
				(nods)
			I'd see the freckles on his nose,
			if he had them, sir. He's at the
			third ridge now...

					TROI
			The third ridge... ?

					GEORDI
			Moving well.
				(distracted)
			Oh, oh!
				(peers)
			Good, he sees them. They look
			like sentries, sir.

30   EXT. THIRD RIDGE

	Worf -- the trained warrior -- approaches with caution.
	It is indeed a bivouac area. Worf can hear the unseen
	men SPEAKING IN FRENCH. He edges closer.

31   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Worf pushes through the rocks, FREEZES.

32   ROCKS - WORF'S POV

	Two sentries are walking a perimeter patrol. They are
	dressed as Bonapartist soldiers, carrying muskets.
	As they approach, WE SEE their uniforms look genuine
	enough... but then we make out their faces! Humanoid
	but with fearsome, fanged, unhuman features.

33   BIVOUAC AREA

	Worf reacts at this. Then he moves as close as he
	dares. Those in the camp appear to be preparing for
	a battle. But where human troops would be yelling,
	these soldiers are GROWLING, SNARLING. Over that, the
	CLATTER of caissons -- equipment being assembled.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        21.

34   ANGLE ON WORF

	He hears a squad approaching -- slips back among the
	rocks and DISAPPEARS.

35   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
	Picard comes to the door. "Q" is sitting in the chair
	with his back to Picard.

					PICARD
			"Q", listen to me. You seem to
			have some need of humans...

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			Or concern regarding them.

					PICARD
			Whichever it is, why try to solve
			it through this confrontation
			with us? Why not a simple direct
			explanation, a statement of what
			you seek? Why these games?

	"Q" turns and WE SEE he is holding Picard's complete
	works of William Shakespeare. He indicates the books.

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
			I'm surprised you have to ask when
			your human Shakespeare has
			already explained it so well.

					PICARD
			Indeed he did, "Q". But careful
			you don't depend too much on any
			single viewpoint he...

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
				(ignoring this;
				 interrupting)
			Why these games I require of you?
			A pity you're not familiar with
			the contents of your own library.
			Hear this, Picard, and reflect.
				(lifts book, quotes from
				 it)
			"All the galaxy's a stage, and... "

					PICARD
				(interrupts)
			"All the galaxy?" "All the
			world's a stage... "

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        22.

35   CONTINUED:

					"Q". (MARSHAL)
			Oh, you know that one? Then how
			about, "... Life's but a walking
			shadow, a poor player that struts
			and frets his hour upon the stage,
			and then is heard no more. It
			is a tale told by an idiot, full
			of sound and fury, signifying
			nothing."

					PICARD
			And so you say, how we respond
			to a game tells you more about
			us than our real life, a "tale
			told by an idiot."
				(still amused)
			Interesting, "Q".

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
				(lifts book)
			Shall I quote from Hamlet?

					PICARD
			No. I know Hamlet. And what
			he said with irony I prefer to
			say with conviction.
				(quoting)
			"What a piece of work is man!
			How noble in reason! How infinite
			in faculty. In form, in moving,
			how express and admirable. In
			action, how like an angel. In
			apprehension, how like a god... "

					"Q" (MARSHAL)
				(upset; interrupting)
			You don't really see your species
			like that?!

					PICARD
			I see us one day becoming that,
			"Q". Is that what concerns you?

	"Q" comes angrily to his feet, SLAMMING the volume down
	and DISAPPEARING in a FLASH. A startled and puzzled
	Picard watches him go, then turns to ponder the meaning
	of "Q"'s anger.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        23.

36   EXT. PLANET

	The same plain. Riker, Troi and Data watch as Geordi
	scans the distant desert ridges.

					RIKER
			Can you still see Worf?

					GEORDI
				(shakes head)
			It's hard to keep him in sight,
			sir. But the soldiers there...
			they've formed a "skirmishing
			line," I think you'd call it... and
			they're headed this way.

					RIKER
			Carrying ancient powder and ball
			muskets?

					GEORDI
			That's what their weapons look
			like, sir.

					DATA
			Muskets are appropriate to the
			1790 - 1800 French army uniform.
				(shakes head)
			But it is hardly a "weapon" by our
			standards, sir. A lead ball
			propelled by gunpowder -- one-hundred
			meters at most with any accuracy...

					GEORDI
			Against phasers? Just one of our
			hand phasers could finish off
			an entire regiment of them.

					RIKER
			Except for one thing...
				(to Troi)
			That hardly sounds like "Q",
			giving us an advantage like that.
				(puzzling; then
				 REACTING)
			Unless...

37   SPECIAL EFFECT ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Suspecting some kind of trap, Riker draws his own hand
	phaser. He checks its setting, aims it well away from
	everybody else... touches the trigger lightly for just
	an instant.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        24.

37   CONTINUED:

	The PHASER SOUND precedes an EXPLOSION OF DUST AND DIRT
	at a point where Riker was aiming the phaser. It
	causes a hole at least the size of one caused by a
	howitzer shell.

38   ANOTHER ANGLE

	It also produces another effect -- the FORM of Worf,
	large phaser in hand, propelling itself INTO SCENE,
	rolling to a stop where the Klingon is aiming his
	phaser, seeking the away team's "assailant" which fired
	the phaser blast.

					WORF
				(growling it)
			DROP YOUR WEAPONS!

	He aims this way, then that, attempting quickly to spot
	who or whatever is menacing his friends.

					RIKER
				(exhibits hand phaser)
			I'm afraid it was me, Worf.
			Making certain our phasers still
			operate.

	Worf returns his own phaser.

					WORF
			A warrior's reaction.

					GEORDI
			Incredible, Worf! You came out
			of nowhere!

					RIKER
				(to Worf)
			Report. What did you find?

					WORF
			Sir... what they're wearing may
			be old Earth uniforms, but what's
			inside those uniforms isn't human
			at all. More like vicious animal
			things.

					GEORDI
			Oh, oh! Good old "Q". But how
			can even the most savage animal
			forms threaten us if they're armed
			with the equivalent of popguns?

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        25.

39   SPECIAL EFFECTS ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Geordi, who has been scanning the terrain, now turns
	to Riker.

					GEORDI
			They're moving in fast, sir.

40   ANGLE EMPHASIZING RIKER

	Data's back is to him.

					RIKER
			Data, if you've got a theory on
			what's happening...

	Data's FORM turns, REVEALING IT IS NOT DATA AT ALL,
	BUT "Q" -- and using his own VOICE despite the Data
	clothing.

					"Q" (DATA)
			Think fast, Commander Riker.
				(REACTING; pointing)
			And move fast... !

	"Q" is pointing at two of the fierce-looking Animal
	Things in French uniform that have moved INTO SIGHT,
	aiming their "muskets" at Geordi who jumps behind a
	rock. TWO PHASER BLASTS. The first hits a rock near
	Geordi. The second BLASTS A BROAD FURROW in the
	desert floor.

					RIKER
			That's no "musket!"

41   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	"Q" is REACTING to the uniformed Animal Things seeing
	them now, swinging its weapon in their direction.
	Riker spins, FIRES HIS PHASER, DEMATERIALIZING both
	his opponents.

					RIKER
				(anxiously)
			Troi, Geordi, Worf... !

	"Q" pulls him down as:

					"Q" (DATA)
			You have only one chance to save
			them, now. Send them to your
			ship!

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT TWO        26.

41   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You'll let me beam them?

					"Q" (DATA)
				(shakes head)
			Send them the same way as I do.
			I've given you that power.

	Geordi comes scrambling INTO VIEW.

					"Q" (DATA)
				(continuing)
			Do you understand? I've given
			you the power of the "Q".
				(demonstrates with
				 sweeping gesture)
			Use it!

	Worf and Troi come INTO VIEW too.

42   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Riker becomes aware of someone scrambling toward him.
	It's Data, the real Data using his own body. "Q" has
	gone. CAMERA JIGGLES WITH ANOTHER MAJOR PHASER HIT.

					"Q" (V.O.)
				(echo chamber)
			Use your power!

	With little other choice, Riker makes a hand gesture --
	causing FLASHES OF BLINDING LIGHT in which
	Data, Geordi, Troi and Worf DISAPPEAR. On Riker's
	stunned expression:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

43   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The bridge is empty -- the displays and readouts are
	still frozen. The ambient noise is still absent. SLOW
	PUSH IN to Tasha sitting on the bench beside Riker's
	position. Head in hands, she stares at the floor.
	Suddenly the room noise changes and on the SOUND her
	head comes up.

44   WIDER ANGLE ON THE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The display screens are alive. All the bridge's
	ambient SOUNDS are back. Tasha looks over to Picard's
	Ready Room.

45   READY ROOM DOOR

	Picard STEPS OUT. He too has heard the change. He
	walks to his Command position.

					PICARD
			Take the Conn, Lieutenant.

	Tasha rises.

46   ANGLE ON PICARD

	He sits and touches his arm-panel.

					PICARD
			Engineering -- this is the bridge.

					ENGINEER'S COM VOICE
			Engineering here, sir.

					PICARD
			Are all systems back on line?

					ENGINEER'S COM VOICE
			Back on line, sir? They were
			never off.

47   ANGLE ON TASHA

	at the Conn position.

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       28.

47   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			Captain, you had better look at
			this.

	Picard walks over to Tasha.

48   ANGLE ON TASHA AND PICARD

	He looks at the readout.

					TASHA
			There has been no interruption
			in course or speed. Both have
			remained constant. Captain -- it's
			as though we never stopped.

	Picard straightens up.

					PICARD
			We never did. "Q" suspended time.

49   WIDE ANGLE - MAIN BRIDGE

	FLASHES OF LIGHT and the members of the bridge crew
	REAPPEAR except for Riker. Alive and unharmed.

50   INTERCUT ANGLES OF CREW

	All of them are naturally disoriented -- the shock of
	the experience cannot be instantly thrown off.

					TASHA
			Where's Commander Riker?

	They look around.

					WORF
			He was with us.

					GEORDI
			He must still be on the planet.
				(to Picard)
			We were under attack by... by
			animal things...

					PICARD
			Animal things?

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       29.

50   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Animal things in uniform, sir...
				(quails at Picard's
				 expression)
			Which I think Data could probably
			explain better, sir.

	As Picard turns to Data, the android decides he wants
	no part of this.

					DATA
			You may find it aesthetically
			displeasing, sir. I could just
			file a computer report on that...

					TROI
				(interrupting)
			Sir, the important thing right
			now is why is Commander Riker
			missing?

					PICARD
			Understood, Counselor, but Will
			is almost certainly safe...
				(troubled)
			... at least "safe" in a physical
			sense. "Q" has an interest in
			him... in fact, "Q"'s entire visit
			has something to do with our
			first officer.

					DATA
			And the reason for that, sir... ?

					PICARD
			I wish I knew. "Q" became
			interested in him at Farpoint.
				(shakes head)
			I've no idea what it means.
				(to the others)
			Meanwhile, we must proceed with our
			rescue mission...

51
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52

53   EXT. DESERT

	Empty -- no Riker. But there are footprints in the sand
	indicating a direction toward which is a jagged rock
	formation on the otherwise unbroken sandscape.

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       30.

54   ANGLE AT ROCK FORMATION

	REVEALING Riker who has managed to find himself a
	little shade. He sits, leans back against a rock.
	Then, starts to laugh. It is a deep, satisfying laugh
	from one who has just been let in on a cosmic joke.

					"Q" (O.S.)
			Something amuses you?

	Riker looks up.

55   ANGLE UP ON "Q" - RIKER'S POV (OPTICAL)

	Standing on a ledge above Riker, heavily back-lit by
	the two suns. (If possible, formed here by two
	brightly illuminated OUT-OF-FOCUS balls as described
	earlier.) We'll see more clearly in a moment also that
	"Q" wears rank and uniform identical to Riker's.

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
			Perhaps you would share the joke
			with me?

56   ANGLE ON RIKER

	as "Q" moves down into TWO SHOT. Riker eyes "Q" for
	a long beat, then:

					RIKER
			The joke is you, you silly son
			of a bitch.

	"Q" glares at Riker who now seems confident and at ease
	about something.

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
			Strange gratitude from one who
			has been granted a gift beyond
			any human dream. How can you not
			appreciate being able to send your
			friends back to their ship...
				(the sweeping gesture)
			... or sending the soldiers back to
			the "nothingness" from which they
			came?

	"Q" takes a beat, sits on a piece of rock next to
	Riker, leans toward him confidentially.

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       31.

56   CONTINUED:

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
				(continuing)
			Certainly, you understand that
			at this moment you can send
			yourself back to your ship... or
			to Earth, or change your shape
			and become anything else you
			want to be...

					RIKER
				(interrupting;
				 strongly)
			What do you need, "Q"?

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
			"Need?"

					RIKER
			You want something from us, "Q".
			Desperately! What is it?

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
			Want something from you foolish,
			fragile, non-entities? Careful,
			Riker, you're beginning to sound
			like your captain.

					RIKER
				(grins)
			Now that's a compliment, "Q".
			But it's not an answer.

	Stung by this, "Q" comes to his feet, raising a hand
	as if to make the gesture we've seen before... finds
	Riker still smiling up at him. He turns, walks angrily
	a few steps away, then a few back as if bringing his
	anger under control.

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
				(clipped; angry)
			Riker... we have tried to offer
			you a gift beyond all other
			gifts... !

					RIKER
			... Out of the "goodness" of your
			heart?

	They exchange looks for a long, long moment. Then "Q"
	seats himself again, and finally:

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       32.

56   CONTINUED: (2)

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
			After Farpoint, I returned to
			where we exist... the "Q
			Continuum."

					RIKER
			Which means exactly what?

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
				(trace of annoyance)
			The limitless dimensions of the
			galaxy in which we exist. We
			could hardly be capable of acting
			in ways that seem so astonishing
			to you... if we were limited to
			the primitive dimensions in which
			you live, dimensions which would
			make us prisoners of time and
			space.

					RIKER
				(beat; absorbing this)
			What do you mean by we?

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
				(more annoyance)
			In our Continuum the terms we
			and I mean much the same.

					RIKER
			I don't understand...

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
			Of course you don't, and you never
			will until you become one of us.

					RIKER
				(reacting)
			Until?... Would you mind going
			over that again?

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
				(nods)
			If you'll stop interrupting me.
			This really isn't the time to
			teach you the true nature of the
			universe.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       33.

56   CONTINUED: (3)

					"Q" (Cont'd)
				(leans in again)
			At Farpoint, we saw you as savages
			only, and thought to frighten you
			into scurrying back to your
			system. We discovered instead,
			that you are an unusual creature
			in your own limited ways... ways
			which in time may not be so
			limited.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			We're growing. Something about
			us compels us to learn,
			explore...

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
				(nods)
			The human compulsion. And,
			unfortunately, for us, a force
			that will grow stronger century
			after century, eon after eon...

					RIKER
			Eons! Have you any idea how far
			we'll advance?

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
			Perhaps in a future you cannot
			yet conceive... even beyond us.
			And so, we must know more about
			the human condition. We have
			selected you, Riker, to become
			part of the "Q"... to bring that
			human need and hunger to us so
			that we may understand it.

					RIKER
				(ponders, then)
			I... suppose you mean that as a
			compliment, "Q"... or maybe it's
			my limited mind...
				(stands)
			... but... to become part of you?!
			I don't even like you!

	"Q" looks at Riker, seeming amused.

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       34.

56   CONTINUED: (4)

					"Q" (COMMANDER)
			You're going to miss me!

	"Q" makes the sweeping gesture and it produces the
	familiar BLINDING LIGHT FLASH in which "Q" DISAPPEARS.
	And almost immediately, the startled VOICES of the
	bridge crew, with Riker whirling in that direction:

					TROI
			Oh, no!

					GEORDI
			Come on, not again!

57   OMITTED

58   GROUP SHOT

	where the entire bridge crew, including Picard and
	WESLEY, find themselves facing a line of the French
	uniformed "animal soldiers," who menace the Enterprise
	people, ATTACHING LONG AND DEADLY-LOOKING BAYONETS ONTO
	THEIR MUSKETS, clearly intending to use them.

					WESLEY
				(totally confused)
			What's happening, Commander Riker?
			I was sitting in school...

					TASHA
				(interrupting)
			My phaser's gone. Worf, are you
			armed?

	Worf checks, shakes his head, but nevertheless he and
	Tasha move to place themselves between the bridge crew
	and the danger. Picard has moved quickly to Riker.

					PICARD
			Where is "Q"? If you have any
			answer to this, Number One...

	Interrupted by an animal soldier lifting a bugle,
	blowing the OLD FRENCH ATTACK CALL. A SNARL AND ROAR
	from an animal soldier with sergeant's stripes and the
	line of soldiers advance, bayonets leveled at the
	bridge crew.

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       35.

59   SPECIAL EFFECTS ANGLE ON WORF

	moving forward to take on the entire attack line. He
	moves fast, dodges a bayonet, trips, then a second
	animal soldier slashes him in the back with a bayonet,
	and Worf goes down in a SPURT OF RED BLOOD.

60   SPECIAL EFFECT ANGLE ON WESLEY

	as he FREEZES, shocked.

					WESLEY
			Worf!

	Then, the animal soldier who got Worf, pivots fast,
	leaps at Wesley... and skewers the boy through the
	middle.

61   ANGLE ON RIKER

	Shocked, wildly angered!

					RIKER
			NO! DAMN IT, DAMN IT TO HELL... !

	He makes the sweeping gesture he's learned.

62   WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Riker's gesture creates a smaller version of the
	METALLIC GRID. IT APPEARS between where the bridge
	Crew has instinctively retreated and the advancing line
	of animal soldiers, blocking them completely. Picard
	REACTS strongly to what Riker just did.

					PICARD
			Riker, you... you did that?!

					RIKER
			And that's not all!!

	Grimly, angrily, Riker makes the sweeping gesture even
	more strongly, and the ENTIRE SCENE IS FILLED WITH
	BLINDING LIGHT.

63   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - TIGHT ANGLE ON WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	Wesley APPEARS, suddenly feeling at his torso where
	he was just stabbed. He's no longer hurt. Worf ENTERS
	SHOT, also whole in body.

       STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT THREE       36.

64   ANOTHER ANGLE - INCLUDING PICARD AND OTHERS

	Picard looking at Riker almost disbelievingly.

					PICARD
			That grid, their wounds... only
			the "Q" could do that...

	He cuts off his words, becoming aware of the formidable
	expression Riker's face.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FOUR        37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

65   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	with the Disaster Planet in far distance ahead of the
	starship -- a small ball seen from here.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41591.4.
			Twelve minutes out from Quadra
			Sigma III where the survivors of
			an underground disaster
			desperately need our help. Aboard
			the Enterprise...

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Troi, Data, Geordi, Tasha and Worf at their
	positions. Riker's features showing the strain of
	what has happened, he makes little eye-contact with
	the bridge crew and they appear equally uncertain of
	how to handle him.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... First Officer William T. Riker
			needs help nearly as badly. But
			this is a subject so far out of
			my experience... out of any human's
			experience.

	Riker has made for the captain's Ready Room, EXITS into
	it.

67   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Riker CROSSING IN and coming to a halt in front of
	Picard's desk. Picard waves him to a seat, almost
	angrily.

					PICARD
			Will, how the hell do I advise
			you what to do?!

	Riker looks up sharply at the angry tone... then
	understands it, nods.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FOUR        38.

67   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			No one has ever offered to
			turn you into "God?"

					PICARD
				(snaps)
			Don't joke with me! What the
			"Q" has offered you has got to
			be close to "immortality," Will.
			They're not lying about
			controlling space and time; we've
			seen it in what they can do.
			But...

					RIKER
			You've also seen it in what I can
			do.

	Picard leans across his desk toward Riker, intent.

					PICARD
			Of all things, that troubles me
			most, Will. Are you strong enough
			to refuse to use that power?

					RIKER
			Certainly!

					PICARD
			No matter how tempted? No matter
			how difficult "Q" makes it?

					RIKER
				(beat; then firmly)
			You have my word.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			In orbit of Quadra Sigma III, sir.
			Ready to beam down rescue team
			to underground emergency area.

	Picard and Riker get quickly to their feet, EXIT.

68
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69

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FOUR        39.

70   INT. PLANET DISASTER AREA

	The Away Reserve Team MATERIALIZES. They are in a
	passageway which has been severely damaged by
	explosions. Water SPRAYS from the ceiling and is
	already ankle deep on the floor. Data scans the area
	with his tricorder.

					DATA
			This way.

	They push ahead.

71   ANOTHER ANGLE - CORRIDOR

	as they ARRIVE at a doorway. The door has been jammed
	by the explosion. Data steps over and with his great
	strength - rips the door off his hinges and clears the
	opening.

	The survivors are here. ABOUT A DOZEN of them, huddled
	together on the far side. Beverly and her teams wade
	through the water to them.

72   ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND SURVIVORS

	As she kneels beside an injured WOMAN.

					BEVERLY
			You are going to be all right,
			now.

					RIKER
			Where are the others?

	The Woman shakes her head.

					WOMAN
			Gone. It's just us.

					GEORDI
				(urgent)
			Commander!

	Riker turns.

73   ANGLE ON GEORDI

	CAMERA MOVES IN TO E.C.U. Geordi is staring at a pile
	of rubble.

					GEORDI
			There's someone there!

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FOUR        40.

74
thru	OMITTED
75

76   ANGLE ON DATA

	With great strength he moves huge rocks with
	remarkable rapidity.

77   ANGLE ON GEORDI AND RIKER

	They stand and look for a beat, then:

78   ANGLE ON DATA

	as he lifts and carries the limp body of a child.

79   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Beverly rushes over and while Data holds the child,
	she quickly examines him.

80   ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND CHILD

	From her expression it is clear the child is dead.
	All of her skill will not help.

					BEVERLY
			She's dead. If we'd only gotten
			here a little sooner... !

81   ANGLE ON RIKER

	He steps closer. A dead child. A moment of truth.

					DATA
			Sir, if you indeed have "Q"'s
			power...

82   OMITTED

83   ANGLE ON RIKER

	He is fighting his emotions.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FOUR        41.

84   ANGLE INCLUDING BEVERLY

	Puzzled.

					BEVERLY
			I don't understand. Can you
			bring her back to life?

					RIKER
				(long beat)
			No!

84A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

85
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87

88   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, followed by Data and Geordi, EXIT the turbolift.
	Riker CROSSES to Picard. Troi is watching Riker with
	such intensity she doesn't seem to be breathing.

					RIKER
			As soon as it's convenient
			Captain, I insist on a meeting
			with you and your staff.

	There is about Riker now a little of the force, the
	power, the arrogance of "Q". Modified by the man
	himself -- but he is definitely carrying himself with
	more presence.

89   ANGLE ON PICARD

	It's as though he's been expecting this since the
	incident with "Q".

90   ANOTHER ANGLE RIKER AND PICARD

	The others are watching this exchange, curious about
	how Picard will respond.

					PICARD
			As soon as we are secure from the
			rescue operation, we'll meet in
			the Conference Room.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FOUR        42.

90   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Thank you.

	Riker turns, stalks to the turbolift. Troi gives him
	a look of apprehension.

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			Power -- immense. Frightening.
			I can't read the intent -- but
			there is terrible anger in him.

	Off Picard's reaction:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE        43.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

91   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker is already there, sits brooding. Picard ENTERS
	with Data, Troi, Geordi, Tasha and Worf. As Picard
	seats himself:

					PICARD
			We'll confer on the bridge here
			if no one...

	Without looking in that direction, Riker gestures
	Picard to be silent and, surprised, Picard hesitates
	during which Riker turns toward the others.

					RIKER
			The bridge is fine since I've
			called the entire staff...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Correction, Number One; knowing
			the decision you face, I've
			permitted you this gathering.

	Riker seems genuinely amused by Picard's correction,
	as if yielding to a bright but headstrong child. Riker
	nods, uses a gentle tone.

					RIKER
			Of course, Jean-Luc.

	Riker looks up startled to see Beverly and Wesley ENTER
	bridge from the turbolift.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			This meeting isn't for you,
			Wesley!

					WESLEY
			Why not, sir? You helped make
			me a bridge officer...
				(corrects self)
			... an acting ensign.

	Looking from one to the other.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FOUR        44.

91   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			All right, he stays. The first
			thing he'll hear is... because I've
			been given unusual powers, I'm
			not suddenly a monster. Except
			for those abilities, and I don't
			yet know how far they go... I'm
			the same William T. Riker you've
			always known.

	There's a long silence, no one speaking up.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Well? Everyone still looks
			uncomfortable.

					PICARD
			Perhaps we're all remembering the
			old saying... "power corrupts... "

					RIKER
			... "and absolute power corrupts
			absolutely." Do you believe I
			haven't thought of that, Jean-Luc?

					PICARD
			And have you noticed that you and
			I are now on a first-name basis?

	A flicker of surprise on Riker's features indicates
	he really hasn't.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Will, something has happened to
			you already...

					RIKER
			In what way? Haven't you seen
			how much I've regretted not saving
			that child? Captain, using the
			"Q" power to save her might not
			have been wrong!
				(to bridge crew)
			No more than it was wrong to save
			the rest of you from those soldier
			things.

					PICARD
			Let's keep in mind that particular
			danger was invented by "Q".

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE        45.

91   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			What we represent to the "Q",
			Will, are lowly animals, tormented
			into performing for their
			amusement...

					RIKER
			Actually, they think highly of
			us, Troi. We have a quality
			of... of growth which they
			admire...

					GEORDI
			Or fear?

					PICARD
			Number One, we've learned that
			the "Q" power does not admire
			us... "Q" has muddled your mind
			somehow.

					RIKER
			It's your mind that troubles me,
			Captain. Don't you understand
			his incredible gift to me?

					"Q" (BROTHER) (O.S.)
			Are these truly your "friends,"
			Brother?

92   ANOTHER ANGLE

	All whirl toward the VOICE. It comes from a far corner
	of the bridge where a Figure stands with its back to
	us. "Q" turns now, revealing himself draped in what
	is recognizable even in this century as the somber
	robes of something like the Franciscan Holy Order --
	and "Q" is playing it to the hilt with gentle voice,
	kindliness shining from his face, fingers pointed
	together as in prayer. He CROSSES IN to stand with
	Riker, head bowed in humility.

					"Q" (BROTHER)
			Let us pray for understanding,
			for compassion, for...

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE        46.

92   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(moving to "Q")
			Let us do no such damned thing!
				(pulls at "Q"'s robes)
			What is this need of yours for
			costumes? Have you no identity
			of your own?

					"Q" (BROTHER)
				(softly; gently)
			I come in search of truth.

	The expression on Riker's face reveals that he is
	growing somewhat uncomfortable with this continuation
	of masquerade.

					PICARD
			You come in search of what
			humanity is!

	"Q" has withdrawn a large cross symbol from his robes
	as if warding off Picard's words.

					"Q" (BROTHER)
			I forgive your blasphemy...

					PICARD
				(indicates "Q" to Riker)
			Can't you see it, Number One?
			He's nothing but a flim-flam man!
			That's what he's been since his
			first appearance at Farpoint!

					WORF
				(to Data)
			Flim-flam?

					"Q" (BROTHER)
				(to Picard)
			You offer Riker jealousy! What
			I offer him is clearly beyond your
			comprehension!
				(turning to the others
				 one by one)
			How can you claim friendship for
			Riker while obstructing his way
			to the greatest adventure ever
			offered a human?!

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE        47.

92   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(alerted)
			"Obstruct him?" Then it's not
			yet certain? He's not yet
			committed?

					"Q" (BROTHER)
				(quickly, loudly;
				overlapping last line)
			The truly evil part of this is
			your jealousy, Captain.
				(to Riker)
			You love each one of your people!
			Demonstrate it! You have the
			power to leave each of them with
			a gift proving your affection.

	Riker isn't sure of this. He looks to Picard
	inquiringly, but speaks a bit thickly at times.

					RIKER
			There'd be no... harm, would there,
			if I, if I gave them something
			I know they'd like?

	Picard's next few expressions are a study in a change
	of decision. His first instinct is to recommend
	against it... and he almost voices it. But then, Picard
	begins to suspect that this may, in fact, give Riker
	a chance to understand the human effect of near-godlike
	power.

					"Q" (BROTHER)
			How touching. A plea to his
			former captain.
				(watching Picard)
			"May I please give some happiness
			to my friends, sir? Please sir?"

					PICARD
				(beat)
			In fact... I authorize and support
			that idea, Riker.
				(to the crew)
			And please cooperate with him,
			if you wish.

					TROI
				(troubled; cautioning)
			Are you certain, sir? If...

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE        48.

92   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I'm quite certain, Counselor.
				(to Riker)
			By all means, demonstrate your
			gifts of affection.

	Troi is clearly still nervous about this. Data too.

					"Q" (BROTHER)
				(eyeing Picard)
			Remarkable! He rises now above
			jealousy.

93   ANGLE EMPHASIZING RIKER

	turning to his friends.

					RIKER
			Don't be frightened. There is
			no way I could harm any one of
			you. Shall I guess your dreams?

					BEVERLY
				(quickly)
			Leave now, Wesley!

					RIKER
			No! Wesley, I may know best of
			all.
				(smiles at Wesley)
			Our friendship, our long talks...

					BEVERLY
			No, please... !

94   EMPHASIZING WESLEY AND RIKER (OPTICAL)

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			Have your favorite wish, my young
			friend!

	With a LIGHT FLASH, "WESLEY" becomes a handsome young
	Starfleet officer of about 25 years.

        STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE        49.

95   INTERCUT OTHERS

	Their REACTIONS. Their surprise is complete. On a
	very intimate level that concerns themselves, this
	seems godlike power they are witnessing. Picard, on
	the other hand, seems to be analyzing, measuring, what
	is happening.

					GEORDI
			Hey Wes, you've grown into a very
			good looking guy!

	Tasha gives a "definitely" to that sentiment. Troi
	is concerned about Beverly who seems stunned as she
	walks nearer her son, scrutinizing him closely. Data
	gives Picard a puzzled "what are you up to" look.
	Picard appears to be holding his breath as he
	anticipates further developments.

96   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Riker is eyeing Data now.

					RIKER
			Data...

					DATA
				(forcefully shaking
				 head)
			No!

					RIKER
			It's what you've always wanted,
			Data to become human!

	Data almost says "yes," but then:

					DATA
			Yes, sir, that is true. But I
			never wanted to compound one
			illusion with another. It might
			seem real to "Q" -- even you,
			sir... but it would not be so to
			me. Was it not one of the
			Captain's favorite authors who
			wrote, "This above all, to thine
			own self be true?"
				(beat)
			Sorry, Commander, I must decline.

	Riker turns to Geordi. As he moves to him and removes
	the VISOR, unobtrusively handing it to Geordi:

            STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE            50.

96   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Well, my friend, I know what you
			want. Welcome to the wonderful
			world of vision.

	Geordi looks around in awe. His eyes come to rest on
	Tasha.

					GEORDI
			You're as beautiful as I imagined,
			and more.

					RIKER
			Then we can throw the VISOR away?

	Geordi slowly replaces the VISOR over his eyes.

					GEORDI
			I think not, sir. The price is
			a little high for me. I don't
			like who I would have to thank.
			I can still steer the ship with
			this.

97   ANGLE EMPHASIZING WESLEY AND BEVERLY

	as Beverly appraises the new form of her son.

					BEVERLY
			If you accept this new you,
			Wesley, you'll lose wonderful
			times, so many important
			experiences...

98   EMPHASIZING WORF (OPTICAL)

	as Riker moves to inspect him in turn.

					RIKER
			And Worf, who wants nothing...

					WORF
			Except honor and my duty
			fulfilled.

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Proud warrior Worf, without a
			single tie to his own kind...

            STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE            51.

98   CONTINUED:

	In a LIGHT FLASH, it's not Worf who changes but someone
	else who APPEARS at his feet -- a Klingon warrioress.
	Her eyes flash as she looks up at her man Worf, an arm
	encircles him at the knees -- her other arm holds a
	Klingon weapon -- a kligat -- as she looks around, sees
	nothing but sliens. Then moving with surprising speed,
	she comes to her feet and lashes out with her weapon
	at Troi, who is the person nearest. Worf moves quickly
	too, takes the blow intended for Troi, SLAMS the
	warrioress down. In Klingon tradition, she flattens
	herself to the floor and crawls, SNARLING to embrace
	Worf's feet.

					WORF
				(whirling to Riker)
			No! She is from a world now alien
			to me. I have no place in my life
			for this now!

99   ANGLE ON WESLEY

	moving to Riker. His voice is that of an adult male.

					WESLEY
			Mister Riker...
				(shakes head)
			... it's too soon for this...

					RIKER
			If it's because your mother
			objects...

					WESLEY
			No, I'd just like to get there
			on my own. Honest!

	Picard is now looking very pleased... both with himself
	for estimating this correctly, and with his people for
	their common sense. Riker sees and understands.

					RIKER
			How did you know, sir? I feel
			like such... such an idiot!

					PICARD
			Quite right, you should!

					RIKER
			But it was... such a pleasure to
			have been able to do those things.

            STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE            52.

99   CONTINUED:

	As "Q" PASSES, Picard blocks his path.

					PICARD
			It's all over "Q". You have no
			further business here.

					"Q" (BROTHER)
			Human, you have just destroyed
			yourself... !

					PICARD
			But only after you've paid off
			your wager, "Q".

					"Q" (BROTHER)
			I recall no wager!

					PICARD
			I'm sure your fellow "Q" remember
			you agreed to never trouble our
			species again. Just as they're
			aware you've failed to tempt a
			human to join you. So, "Q", I
			strongly suspect you have some
			explaining of your own to do...

	A sudden MAJOR FLASH OF BRILLIANT LIGHT... wiping out
	the entire SCENE for a moment. Then WE SEE REVEALED
	the bridge crew exactly as we saw them when this ACT
	began. "Q" is no longer there -- Wesley is fifteen
	again -- Worf is without his warrioress -- Tasha is
	the familiar security chief. And all are at their duty
	positions, with Wesley assisting Data at Ops, Beverly
	standing near Picard.

100  ANOTHER ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD

	Everyone is speechless. Then, Picard breaks the
	silence.

					PICARD
			Extraordinary! "Q" sought to
			discover the distinguishing
			characteristic of humanity and
			never learned what Coleridge
			said: "It must be the possession
			of a soul within us that makes
			the difference."

					GEORDI
			Sir... we show the same "hole" in
			time again. Our instruments say
			we've just now beamed up from our
			rescue mission.

            STAR TREK: Hide And "Q" - 9/25/87 - ACT FIVE            53.

100  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			How can the "Q" handle time and
			space so well, and us so badly?

					PICARD
			Perhaps we'll discover some day
			that time and space are simpler
			than the human equation.
				(toward Riker)
			No coordinates laid in, Number
			One?

					RIKER
			Uh... yes, sir.
				(toward Helm)
			You have my coordinates, Mister
			La Forge.

	Geordi gives Wesley a look, and a nod. Wesley calls
	it out eagerly.

					WESLEY
			Zero-zero-eight, Mark,
			three-three-nine, sir.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Engage!

101  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it MOVES AWAY from us.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             












                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                                
                     "Too Short A Season" 
                          #40271-112 
                                
                           Story by 
                      Michael Michaelian 
                                
                          Teleplay by 
                      Michael Michaelian 
                              and 
                         D. C. Fontana 
                                
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                       REV. FINAL DRAFT

                       OCTOBER 6, 1987

          STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Too Short A Season"                          
                              
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             ADMIRAL MARK JAMESON
                RIKER              ANNE JAMESON
                DATA               JAMESON (BOY)
                TROI               KARNAS
                BEVERLY            BEVERLY
                TASHA              TASHA
                GEORDI             Non-Speaking Roles:
                WORF                 TRANSPORTER CHIEF
                                     MORDANITE SOLDIERS
                                     OLD MORDANITE VETERANS
                                     ENTERPRISE CREW MEMBERS

          STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Too Short A Season"                          
                              
                             SETS                               

             INTERIORS                 EXTERIORS
          
             USS ENTERPRISE            USS ENTERPRISE
               MAIN BRIDGE             IN SPACE
               TRANSPORTER ROOM        ORBITING PERSEPHONE V
               SICKBAY                 ORBITING MORDAN IV
               CONFERENCE LOUNGE
               PICARD'S READY ROOM
               JAMESON QUARTERS
               CRUSHER'S OFFICE
               OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
             MORDAN
               TUNNEL #1
               TUNNEL #2
               TUNNEL #3
               KARNAS' OFFICE

        STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - TEASER        1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                     "Too Short A Season"                          

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	The great ship circles a reddish planet. Behind both
	is the backdrop of a sparkling splash of stars against
	black space.

					PICARD (V. O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41309.5.
			We are in orbit around Persephone
			V where I have been sent to confer
			with Admiral Mark Jameson in
			regard to an extraordinary
			situation....

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON PICARD

	All other bridge personnel are in place at their usual
	stations.

					PICARD
			Starfleet received this subspace
			transmission two days ago,
			Admiral.

3    ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	REVEALING CLOSE UP OF ADMIRAL MARK JAMESON. The
	Admiral is a man of eighty, still crusty and alert,
	still a Starfleet warhorse. Jameson nods briskly as:

					JAMESON
			Let's see it, Captain.

4    ANGLE TOWARD COMMAND AREA

					PICARD
			On screen and relay to the
			admiral, Mister Data.

	Data taps his console quickly and:

        STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - TEASER        2.

5    CLOSE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The Screen FLASHES UP a sharp color picture of KARNAS
	in his OFFICE. There is a desk, several chairs. The
	wall behind the desk is barren, save for a set of three
	weapons mounted on it. Two of the weapons are
	phaser-like, but of old design and of different sizes.
	One of the weapons is a short pole about two inches
	in diameter with a wicked-looking blade on either end.
	Karnas sits at the desk, facing INTO CAMERA. He is
	in his sixties, with a formal, military bearing, a man
	with a good many worry lines marking his face, a man
	without many smiles.

					KARNAS
			I am Karnas, governor of Mordan
			IV. A dissident terrorist group
			has taken Federation Ambassador
			Hawkins and his staff hostage.
			They will not discuss terms with
			me. This is a crisis I cannot
			resolve without assistance. The
			terrorists are demanding a
			Federation negotiator.

6    CLOSE TWO - PICARD AND RIKER

	studying the screen as Karnas speaks.

7    ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

					KARNAS
			I feel there is only one
			negotiator with the skills and
			understanding to resolve this
			situation. The hostages' lives
			will depend on Starfleet
			delivering this man to Mordan.
			Commander Mark Jameson.
				(corrects himself)
			Admiral Jameson. The terrorists
			have given you six Earth days to
			arrive here -- or the hostages
			will die. Please...hurry.

	Abruptly, the Screen goes BLANK. A star b.g. appears.
	It, in turn, is replaced by the IMAGE OF JAMESON.

        STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - TEASER        3.

8    ANGLE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Starfleet doesn't understand how
			or why this situation developed.
			Mordan IV has finally gained peace
			after decades of civil war --

9    INTERCUT JAMESON ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN WITH PICARD AS
NEEDED (OPTICAL)

					JAMESON
			Forty years of civil war, Captain.

					PICARD
			Yes, sir. Karnas was largely
			responsible for the planet's
			unification and peace. Why
			should he suddenly be unable to
			deal with rebellious factions?

	Jameson leans back in his chair, looking inward.

					JAMESON
			Forty-five years ago I negotiated
			a hostage situation on Mordan.
			Karnas was a young man then....
				(light chuckle)
			... but so was I. He seems to feel
			I can handle the situation again.
			Obviously Starfleet feels that
			way too, or you wouldn't be here.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			I'm detailed to take you to Mordan
			IV as soon as you can be ready,
			Admiral.

10   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

					JAMESON
			My wife and I will beam aboard
			at 1500 hours, Captain. Be
			prepared to depart this starbase
			and proceed immediately to Mordan
			IV. Acknowledge.

        STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - TEASER        4.

11   ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA

					PICARD
			Received and acknowledged, sir.
			Picard out.

					TROI
			Nearly 1500 now, sir.

					PICARD
				(rising)
			Well, Number One. Why don't we
			go and welcome the admiral aboard?

12   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - ANGLE ON TRANSPORTER CHIEF,
PICARD AND RIKER

	Picard and Riker ENTER, glancing toward the platform.

					RIKER
			Admiral Jameson, sir. Have you
			met him before?

					PICARD
			Your hero, Number One?

					RIKER
			Not only mine. My father served
			on the Falcon with him. I grew
			up on stories about Mark Jameson.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			I've heard all the legends about
			him, too. Not only the Falcon's
			missions and the Mordan rescue,
			but the Gettysburg's explorations,
			his command of the old Pegasus
			in the Klingon conflicts....

13   ANGLE AT TRANSPORTER

	Two Figures are BEGINNING TO MATERIALIZE on the pads.
	As the TRANSPORTER EFFECT AND SOUND DIE DOWN Jameson
	and his wife, ANNE, FULLY MATERIALIZED. Jameson appears
	as he did on the Main Viewscreen -- except WE NOW SEE
	he has been confined to a "physical support chair,"
	which greatly inhibits the physical movements of his
	lower body. The chair is enclosed around his hips and
	legs, hiding them from our view.

        STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - TEASER        5.

13   CONTINUED:

	Anne Jameson is seventy, slim, one of those especially
	graced women whose face still shows the looks that made
	her a beautiful young woman. Picard and Riker exchange
	a quick glance; the admiral's physical condition is a
	surprise. Then they move forward as:

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard, Admiral.
				(indicating Riker)
			My executive officer, Commander
			William Riker.

					RIKER
			My pleasure, sir.
				(a nod to Anne)
			Ma'am.

					JAMESON
			My wife, Anne.

	Anne smiles graciously at Picard and Riker.

					JAMESON
			Captain, there are certain details
			of this mission that you should
			understand before we begin.

					PICARD
			Is this the place to be discussing
			them, sir?

					JAMESON
			Why not? You and your first
			officer are both here.

					PICARD
			Yes, sir.

					JAMESON
			Captain, I am not simply an
			advisor. On any assignment I
			accompany, Starfleet has
			designated me Senior Mission
			Officer. I control the Away Team
			and all its actions. Is that
			understood?

	Picard and Riker exchange a surprised look.

        STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - TEASER        6.

14   CLOSE ON JAMESON

	He seems quite pleased with himself -- but also
	concerned for Picard's feelings.

					JAMESON
			Of course, Captain, you will
			command the ship -- but the
			mission is mine. I trust you
			are in complete agreement.

15   ON PICARD AND RIKER

	nonplussed -- but what can Picard do? He puts the best
	face on it he can and manages another smile.

					PICARD
			Yes, sir. Of course.

									FADE OUT:

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

16   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	underway at warp speed, flashing by on her urgent
	mission.

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE TOWARD GEORDI AND DATA

	Geordi sees something on his console, turns in his
	chair toward Picard.

					GEORDI
			Response to our message coming
			in from Mordan, sir.

					PICARD
			Put it on the screen, Mister Data.

	Data nods and tabs the panel quickly.

18   ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA

	Picard, Riker and Troi are in their usual positions,
	with Jameson installed in his support chair on Riker's
	right. They all respond with interest as:

					KARNAS (V.O.)
				(filtered)
			Mordan IV to Enterprise. This
			is Karnas. I will speak to the
			captain.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Picard, in command
			of the Enterprise.

19   ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	(KARNAS'S OFFICE) Karnas is seen seated behind his
	desk.

					KARNAS
				(abrupt, curt)
			Is Admiral Jameson on board?

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       8.

20   ANGLE AT COMMAND AREA

	The others glance over at Jameson, who sits up
	straighter in his chair.

					PICARD
				(nods toward Jameson)
			He is here, beside my first
			officer. Do you wish to speak
			to him now?

21   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Karnas nods and squints INTO CAMERA as:

					KARNAS
			So, Jameson.
				(squints again)
			I see time has not been kind.

22   WIDER - INCLUDING TROI AND JAMESON

					JAMESON
			It seldom is, Karnas. However,
			we could save a good deal of it
			now if you'll outline the
			terrorists' demands....

	Troi is shifting her attention between Jameson and
	Karnas (on the screen), taking in the speech and body
	nuances of both men.

22A  ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

					KARNAS
			They insist all discussions will
			take place here... on Mordan. They
			refuse to speak to me -- only to
			you.

					JAMESON (V.O.)
			They could relay their terms on
			your communications channels....

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       9.

22A  CONTINUED:

					KARNAS
				(shakes head)
			They insist on speaking face to
			face when you arrive. They say
			they will brook no excuses. If
			there are any offered, your
			ambassador and his people will
			die. Unpleasantly. I believe
			them -- and so should you,
			Admiral.

					JAMESON
				(pause, then:)
			Tell them I accept the conditions
			of negotiation.

					KARNAS
			I will do so immediately. Karnas
			out.

	The IMAGE CUTS OUT, and is replaced by WARP STARS.

24   ANGLE TOWARD COMMAND AREA - EMPHASIZING PICARD AND
JAMESON

	Jameson navigates his chair a little forward as:

					RIKER
			For a man in his position, Karnas
			doesn't seem to know much about
			the situation.

					JAMESON
			Wrong, Number One. He told me
			the terrorists are desperate
			enough to kill if they're crossed.
			They're willing to talk one on
			one, but not to him.

					PICARD
				(to Troi)
			Counselor?

					TROI
			From his body language as well
			as his words and tone... I'd judge
			that what Karnas said was honest,
			but I sensed a holding back.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       10.

24   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Perhaps he knows more about the
			terrorists than he is willing to
			admit.

					JAMESON
			Possible, but I suspect it's
			closer to the mark if we said he
			doesn't want to admit failure of
			his own efforts to negotiate.
			He is a proud man.

					TROI
			That could be, sir. Karnas has
			established himself as a powerful
			man on Mordan. Suddenly -- in
			this situation -- his power is
			useless.

	Interrupted by:

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Sickbay to bridge. I am ready
			for Admiral Jameson now.

					PICARD
			He is on his way, Doctor.

					JAMESON
			On my way to what, Captain?

					PICARD
			Just a routine medical checkup.
			Ship's regulations.

25   CLOSE ON JAMESON

	His expression flickers just slightly, but he nods
	toward Picard, acquiescing.

26   ANGLE ON TROI

	watching Jameson. She frowns as she senses something
	behind Jameson's apparent agreement.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       11.

27   INT. SICKBAY - CLOSE ON BEVERLY

					BEVERLY
			Pardon me, sir, but refusing a
			simple medical check --

	CAMERA PULLS BACK TO INCLUDE JAMESON.

					JAMESON
			I'm sorry, Doctor, but it isn't
			necessary.
				(hands her a tiny disk)
			The chief medical officer on
			Starbase 45 ran a complete battery
			of tests on me two days ago.
			Semi-annual exam. You'll find
			I've been a victim of Iverson's
			Disease for five years. My
			"case," as you doctors like to
			call it, is now chronic. In
			another year, it will undoubtedly
			progress to terminal.

					BEVERLY
			I'm sorry --

					JAMESON
			No need. I do not accept the
			prognosis, Doctor. But right now,
			I don't have time to waste, and
			there's no point in you wasting
			your time either.
				(indicates disk)
			There's your information.

	Beverly considers only briefly. Commanders don't win
	arguments with admirals.

					BEVERLY
			Thank you, Admiral. I'll look
			them over.

28   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at warp speed, as before.

29   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - WIDE SHOT

	Gathered around the desk are Picard, Riker, Data, Troi
	and Jameson.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       12.

29   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What I don't understand, sir, is
			how Karnas knew you were still...
			available.

					JAMESON
			Still alive, you mean.

					RIKER
				(unembarrassed)
			So far as Karnas knew, you might
			have been dead, sir.

					JAMESON
			Quite right, Commander. But I'm
			not, and I imagine Ambassador
			Hawkins told him that. I briefed
			the ambassador about Mordan
			before he left to take up
			residence.

					PICARD
			All right. Karnas has a problem
			he feels you can handle. What
			can the terrorists want that
			Karnas can't or won't give them?

					DATA
			Mordan has had peace for five
			years. They have finally come
			to a state of productivity that
			satisfies their planetary needs,
			but no more than that. Perhaps
			the dissidents feel the Federation
			can provide more -- technology,
			science, agricultural
			assistance....

					JAMESON
			I've negotiated many a treaty on
			many planets, Picard. I've found
			that peace -- or the appearance
			of it -- is often a prelude to
			war.

					TROI
			Admiral are you suggesting the
			terrorists want arms and weapons?

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       13.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					JAMESON
			They may. I am suggesting Karnas
			is the last man to give them such
			weapons.

					PICARD
			Karnas worked and fought for
			years to achieve peace.

					JAMESON
			And he's not likely to throw it
			away... even for the lives of the
			hostages.

					TROI
			I see. You believe Karnas won't
			negotiate on that point, so the
			terrorists demanded an outside
			negotiator.

					JAMESON
			I know Karnas. He is a warrior...
			he lives for challenge. These
			people have insulted his honor
			by taking the embassy staff
			hostage. I'll negotiate -- but
			I'll have to be very careful in
			handling Karnas. He'll want
			revenge for that insult.

	He looks around at them challengingly, daring them to
	debate it. No one cares to argue with the expert, but
	Troi still studies Jameson with particular interest.

30   INT. JAMESON QUARTERS - ANNE AND JAMESON

	Anne is straightening out the final details of their
	quarters, putting away clothing items, etc. As Jameson
	ROLLS IN, seated in the support chair:

					ANNE
				(mildly teasing)
			... You're late. Couldn't get away
			from the bridge?

					JAMESON
			Didn't want to. It feels good
			to be on one again.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       14.

30   CONTINUED:

					ANNE
				(going to him)
			I'm glad, Mark.
				(touches chair)
			Do you want me to help you up?

	Jameson waves her off, opens the front of the chair,
	and lifts himself out of it into a regular chair. Anne
	stares at him, somewhat surprised.

					ANNE
			You're stronger today...

					JAMESON
			I'm fine. Feel like a kid again.

	Anne touches his face gently, smiling at him. Sure --
	there are the good days. She pecks him on the cheek,
	turns away to put away some final item.

					ANNE
			This ship is magnificent. Pity
			we didn't have them twenty, thirty
			years ago. We could have been
			together almost all of your
			career.

31   CLOSE ON JAMESON

	as her voice comes OVER, we see he is beginning to feel
	pain... gradually at first, and then getting worse... and
	worse.

					ANNE (V.O.)
			It's so good to be able to be with
			you now.

32   TWO SHOT

	A GASP from Jameson as he can no longer contain the
	pain. Anne swings around sharply, hurries to him.

					ANNE
			Mark! I'll call Sickbay --

	His hand shoots out and traps her wrist, nailing her in
	place.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       15.

32   CONTINUED:

					JAMESON
			No! There's no need. It's
			happened before --

					ANNE
			When? You haven't said anything
			--

					JAMESON
			It'll pass... give me a moment....

	She watches him, concerned, caring. And the pain does
	die away from his face, loosening its grip. His hand
	on her arm loosens, too; and she absently rubs her
	wrist where his fingers dug in and left deep red marks.
	She's more worried about him than herself.

					JAMESON
				(continuing)
			See... I'm better. It's going
			away.

					ANNE
			What is it? Do the doctors know?

					JAMESON
			Just body changes... My last
			checkup, they said I'd have to
			expect it.

	He notices she is still rubbing her arm, and he reaches
	out to touch her gently.

					ANNE
			You're sure? Don't lie to me.

					JAMESON
			I'm sure.

	He holds out his arms, and she bends into his embrace.
	They hold each other very tightly -- old lovers still
	in love.

33   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - TWO SHOT - BEVERLY AND
PICARD

					BEVERLY
			... All the medical information
			the admiral provided is
			satisfactory, sir....

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       16.

33   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(it's routine)
			Excellent, Doctor --

					BEVERLY
				(overriding)
			Except for one thing.

	Picard gives her an inquiring look and waits for it.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			The test results he gave me aren't
			two days old, they're two months
			old. The medical file coder
			always includes the date as part
			of the file number. He lied to
			me, sir -- and I don't know why.

					PICARD
			He is eighty years old, Doctor.
			For some, the memory begins to
			fail....

					BEVERLY
			He suffers from Iverson's Disease,
			sir. It affects the body -- not
			the mind. I just have a gut
			feeling he's hiding something.

					PICARD
			I'd expect that observation from
			Counselor Troi, but --
				(on her sharp look)
			I respect your opinion, Doctor.
			And I'll want you on the bridge
			for the next day or so. The
			admiral has to remain in the best
			of health for these negotiations.
			He might require your services.

	The level look he exchanges with her tells her a lot.
	Picard respects her judgment -- and he's uneasy about
	the situation. She nods to him, she'll go with it.

34   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The great ship travels by at warp speed.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       17.

34   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's personal log... I am
			puzzled and somewhat concerned
			by the dating error Admiral
			Jameson made on his medical
			records.

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA

	All regulars at their stations, Jameson in the support
	chair surveying information at Science Station 2, near
	Worf. Beverly is seated on the guest bench near Troi.

					PICARD
				(rises, turns to
				 Jameson)
			Admiral, we're approaching the
			Idini Star Cluster. Would you
			like to take the Conn as we make
			transit?

36   ANGLE ON JAMESON

	He turns slightly in the chair and smiles at Picard.

					JAMESON
			Thank you, Captain. I would.

	And then he swings away the enclosing front section of
	the support chair, rises and walks toward the ramp.

37   INTERCUT REACTIONS - ALL KEY BRIDGE PERSONNEL

	staring at Jameson as he moves a little unsteadily but
	entirely on his own down the ramp. Halfway down, he
	stumbles slightly, and Riker reaches out a hand to him.
	Jameson waves him away, regains his balance and MOVES
	ACROSS to Picard.

38   ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	She is frowning deeply, not liking what she sees.

39   AT THE COMMAND CHAIR

	Picard reins in his surprise, quickly collects himself.
	Jameson is grinning, pleased with his feat.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT ONE       18.

39   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Well, Admiral. Quite a little
			surprise you've pulled on us.

					BEVERLY
			Yes. Quite.

	Jameson shoots a look at Beverly, nods to her.

					JAMESON
			Neglected to mention... I began
			some new therapy before I left.
			Seems to be working. I haven't
			felt this good since the last time
			I was in space. The Gettysburg.
			All I needed to get me out of that
			chair was the thought of walking
			the decks in command of a starship
			again.

	Beverly stares at him, impassive -- and not buying
	it.

					PICARD
			Admiral... you only have the Conn
			temporarily.

					JAMESON
				(laughs lightly)
			Figure of speech. Of course she's
			your ship.
				(takes the chair)
			I'll just keep an eye on her for
			a while.

	As he continues to smile genially at Picard:

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

40   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at warp speed.

41   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD, BEVERLY

	Picard has led the doctor into the room; Beverly is
	still disturbed by what has happened. As the door
	closes behind them, Picard turns to face her.

					PICARD
			The admiral displayed a remarkable
			improvement out there, wouldn't
			you say?

					BEVERLY
			Captain, no one recovers from
			Iverson's Disease. There is no
			known cure, and there are no cases
			where it has gone into remission.
			I haven't heard of any new
			therapy that would have results
			like this.

					PICARD
			Then how do you account for it?

					BEVERLY
			I can't. All I can tell you is
			that the admiral has been confined
			to the support chair for four
			years by the effects of Iverson's.
			By all the medical facts we know,
			he should never have walked again.

	Picard considers that, finally looks up at her.

					PICARD
			I'd like you to look into it,
			Doctor. Thoroughly.

					BEVERLY
			Yes, sir.


       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       20.

42   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at high warp.

43   INT. JAMESON QUARTERS - ANGLE ON JAMESON

	He is seated at a desk, studying a personal Viewer.
	NOTE: The light is dim here, turned down so he can see
	the screen better.

44   CLOSE ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Jameson is reviewing the Karnas message seen in the
	Teaser.

					KARNAS
			The terrorists have given you
			six Earth days to bring him here
			-- or the hostages will die.
			Please...hurry.

45   WIDER ANGLE - INCLUDING ANNE

	(Viewer o.s.) She comes into the main room from the
	bedroom area as:

					ANNE
			I don't know how much more
			information you think you can get
			out of that tape.

	He rises, walks easily toward her, still in DIM LIGHT.
	Anne stops, staring at him.

					ANNE
			Mark... ? My God... what happened?

					JAMESON
			It's a new therapy I've been
			taking. It's -- working, Anne.

					ANNE
				(runs to him)
			Oh, Mark!

	He puts his arms around her, gives her a warm kiss.
	In fact, as she responds, his kiss gets warmer. His
	hands move toward a more intimate position. Anne pulls
	back slightly, surprised by the sudden sensuality from
	him.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       21.

45   CONTINUED:

					ANNE
			Mark... ?

					JAMESON
			I told you I just needed to get
			back into space again.

					ANNE
				(studies him)
			You're really looking much
			better....

					JAMESON
			It's the new treatment.

46   EMPHASIZING ANNE

	She is frowning a little.

					ANNE
			No... come here....

					JAMESON
				(makes another grab for
				 her)
			I hope you're heading for the
			bedroom.

					ANNE
			Stop it, Mark.

	She takes his hand, leads him into the brighter area
	of the room where a mirror hangs on the wall. As he
	COMES INTO BRIGHTER LIGHT, WE SEE far more changes
	about him than just the smoother walk. His hair has
	darkened, lost some of the gray. Some of the deep
	wrinkles in his face have softened. Anne moves
	Jameson in front of the mirror and, in this brighter
	light, she stares at him in shock.

					ANNE
			Mark, you look like you did twenty
			years ago.

					JAMESON
				(laughs)
			You're flattering me.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       22.

47   TWO SHOT

	Anne looks up at him, frightened and angry.

					ANNE
			Mark, what the hell is going on?

					JAMESON
			I don't know what --

	He suddenly breaks off, nearly falls to the floor,
	wracked with intense pain. As an anguished CRY escapes
	him, Anne reaches out to him.

					ANNE
			Mark!

	Jameson goes to his knees, then collapses on his side.
	Anne runs to the companel and activates it, near panic.

					ANNE
				(continuing)
			Sickbay! Medical emergency in
			the admiral's quarters!

	Anne looks back at Jameson, who is curled into an
	almost fetal position on the floor, still wracked with
	intense pain. As he CRIES OUT AGAIN:

48   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - BEVERLY AND PICARD

	The Captain is looking over her shoulder at the Viewer
	(o.s.). It is flashing up confirming information as
	she talks:

					BEVERLY
				(frowning)
			I've found traces of chemical
			substances in his blood and tissue
			samples, but none of them are in
			our pharmacopeia. We're still
			working on alien references to
			substances like these. All I can
			say is that he ingested something
			that's strongly affecting his
			body.

					PICARD
			Specifics, Doctor.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       23.

48   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Captain, there are so many things
			going on here, I can't be positive
			without a lot more tests.

					PICARD
			Give me what you have now.

					BEVERLY
			His red cell count is running
			riot. Then there's the cellular
			structure of his body tissue.
			It's -- changing. I can't even
			begin on that until I see what
			it's changing to. His DNA is all
			skewed. I don't know how it's
			possible, but he even looks
			younger. And Captain... there
			is absolutely no sign of Iverson's
			Disease.

					PICARD
			You said there is no cure for
			Iverson's.

					BEVERLY
				(shakes head)
			None we know of. Whatever else
			these substances are doing to his
			body, at least they've done that
			for him. But how or why, I can't
			say on the information I have now.

					PICARD
			Get me some answers, Doctor. As
			soon as possible.

					BEVERLY
			Yes, sir.

	Picard STRIDES OUT, and Beverly looks after him,
	crinkles her nose slightly. Easy for him to say.

49   INT. JAMESONS' QUARTERS - ANGLE AT THE DOOR

	as Picard ENTERS. Anne comes to meet him, concerned
	and frightened -- more than we'd expect her to be.

					ANNE
			Captain....

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       24.

49   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			There are some questions I have
			to ask the admiral, Mrs. Jameson.

					JAMESON (O.S.)
			Ask away. There's nothing to hide
			now.

	Picard looks o.s. at the man standing in the doorway to
	the bedroom -- and goes rigid.

50   CLOSE ON JAMESON

	He now looks like a man in his fifties -- vital,
	strong, still ready to take on the world.

51   WIDER - TO INCLUDE PICARD, ANNE

					PICARD
				(recovers himself)
			Admiral -- in addition to your
			rank, you are a particularly
			valuable commodity just now.
			Starfleet has a right to some
			answers.

	Jameson shrugs, gestures toward a group of chairs.
	Picard and Anne follow him there as:

					JAMESON
			I'd been planning this for a long
			time -- ever since I learned I
			had Iverson's Disease. Since it
			put me in that chair.

	From her expression, this is news to Anne.

					ANNE
			What did you do, Mark?

52   CLOSER ON THE GROUP

	as they sit.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       25.

52   CONTINUED:

					JAMESON
			There's a planet in the Cerberus
			system -- Cerberus II -- they say
			the natives have a process that
			rejuvenates the body... gives you
			your youth back.

					PICARD
			I've heard that story, too. It's
			a myth.

					JAMESON
			It's true, Picard. I'm the living
			proof. Oh, it's dangerous -- the
			mortality rate is high -- and it's
			painful.
				(ruefully)
			Very painful. Aliens are seldom
			allowed to obtain the process,
			but I managed it. I negotiated
			a treaty for Cerberus II several
			years ago, and they felt obligated
			to honor my request for the
			process.

					PICARD
				(studies him)
			Obviously it works rapidly. How
			does it work?

					JAMESON
			The herb and drug combinations
			are self-administered... slowly,
			over a period of two years. Every
			response is different, depending
			on a being's DNA.
				(to Anne)
			I got enough for both of us, Anne
			-- but I had to test it on myself
			first. I couldn't risk you. If
			I died... well, I was half a man
			anyway, to what did it matter... ?

					ANNE
			It would matter to me.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       26.

52   CONTINUED: (2)

					JAMESON
			But I was starting to change,
			Anne. It was almost undetectable,
			but the improvement was there.
			Then this hostage situation came
			up, and I knew I'd have to be at
			my peak to deal with it. I
			didn't have time to wait for the
			drugs to work naturally --

					PICARD
			You took the whole dose.

					JAMESON
			I took both of them. And look
			at me! Annie, look at me. I'm
			strong, alert, I'm fit. I'm
			fitter than you are, Picard. And
			I'm getting younger!

					PICARD
			The only question I have, Admiral,
			is why you felt it necessary to
			be young to negotiate the hostage
			release. Surely Karnas requested
			you because of your age and
			experience.

	Jameson stares at him -- then glances away, his face
	flushing. He doesn't have an answer. Picard sighs,
	rises.

					PICARD
			I'll be on the bridge, Admiral,
			if you wish to talk further.

	Picard EXITS.

53   CLOSE ON ANNE

					ANNE
			Why didn't you tell me, Mark?
			We've always been honest with each
			other -- until now.

	CAMERA ANGLE WIDENS TO INCLUDE JAMESON as he faces her
	bitter anger. The visible difference in their ages
	is very apparent here.

					JAMESON
			Annie, I did it for us.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       27.

53   CONTINUED:

					ANNE
			I'm sure you believed that --
			until you had a chance to head
			up a mission... to command again.
			Then you just upended the bottle
			-- or whatever it was -- and damn
			all. Did you think about me at
			all?

					JAMESON
			I got enough of the dosage for
			both of us....

					ANNE
			But you never asked if I wanted
			it. It's just like you, Mark,
			to assume that what you felt was
			right was the only answer.

					JAMESON
			It was the right answer for me.
			It was killing you, having to take
			care of an invalid. What good
			was I to you? Annie -- we can
			be together again....

	He takes her in his arms, tries to kiss her
	passionately. She exerts a strong, angry effort and
	pushes him away.

					ANNE
			Let me go!

					JAMESON
			I can get another supply of the
			drug for you --

	Anne SOBS IN ANGER -- he just doesn't get it -- and she
	runs into the bedroom. The door slides closed behind
	her. Jameson is angry at her behavior. He slaps his
	open palm on a piece of nearby furniture, heads rapidly
	for the door.

54   INT. CONFERENCE LOUNGE - ANGLE ON JAMESON

	He is seated at the table in front of a small Viewer.
	There is no one else in the room. The lights are
	DIMMED DOWN, and Jameson's face is largely in shadow.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       28.

54   CONTINUED:

					JAMESON
			Commander Data, I wish to open
			a communication frequency to
			Karnas.

55   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON PICARD AND DATA

	Picard sits up straight as:

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			A moment, Mister Data. Admiral,
			this is Picard. May I know the
			purpose of this communication?

56   INT. CONFERENCE LOUNGE - ON JAMESON

					JAMESON
			Karnas must have tried to
			negotiate with the terrorists
			before he was forced to call on
			me. I want all the information
			he has access to.

57   INTERCUT BETWEEN PICARD ON BRIDGE AND JAMESON AS
NEEDED

					PICARD
			You said he was a proud man...
			probably sensitive about his
			failure to deal with the
			situation. Is it wise to press
			him on this?

					JAMESON
			I'm the negotiator, Picard.
			Karnas will have to cooperate
			with me and the terrorists, and
			damn his sensitivities.

					PICARD
			Then I suggest a secured channel,
			Admiral.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       29.

57   CONTINUED:

					JAMESON
				(beat, then:)
			A sensible precaution, Picard.
			Make it so.

	Picard nods to Data, who tabs his console as:

					DATA
			Aye, sir. Frequency open and
			secured.

58   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - ON JAMESON

	NOTE: The LIGHTS in the room REMAIN DIM; Jameson is
	careful to remain back away from the light, so his face
	is in shadow and cannot be clearly seen.

					JAMESON
				(to Viewer)
			Karnas.

59   ANGLE ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	WE SEE Karnas, again in his office. His attitude is
	firm, formal, but with a touch of belligerence.

					KARNAS
			What is it you want, Admiral?

60   INTERCUT CLOSE ON JAMESON AND KARNAS ON VIEWER AS
	NEEDED. (OPTICAL)

					JAMESON
			We're on a secured channel,
			Karnas. You can talk freely.
			Who's behind this thing? You said
			dissidents.

					KARNAS
				(carefully)
			Yes... political opponents who feel
			the Federation will disavow me
			as governor if they stir up enough
			trouble on Mordan.

					JAMESON
			Then who is it? Ardan? Gilnor?

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       30.

60   CONTINUED:

					KARNAS
			They're dead, Jameson. A long
			time now. For a long time I
			thought you were dead, too.

					JAMESON
			I almost died a couple of times
			on missions, but I always made
			it through somehow.

					KARNAS
				(coldly)
			Yes. Now you're coming back to
			Mordan -- to negotiate for
			hostages again. It's almost as
			though the forty-five years
			between never happened....

	Jameson stiffens and stares at the image on the viewer,
	suddenly realizing what this is about.

					JAMESON
			You've never forgiven me.

					KARNAS
			Should I have -- after the legacy
			of war you left us in your last
			"negotiation?"

					JAMESON
			There are no dissidents, are
			there? No terrorists. You have
			the hostages.

					KARNAS
			And if I have? You're coming to
			Mordan, Jameson. You're going
			to negotiate for their lives, and
			I'm going to ask a very high price
			for them.

					JAMESON
			What if I refuse?

					KARNAS
			Then the hostages will die.
			You've seen how my executioners
			work. They are still as efficient
			as they were... perhaps even more
			skilled now. You'll come -- even
			if you don't have much honor left.
			Karnas out.

	The Viewer GOES BLANK.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       31.

61   CLOSE ON JAMESON

	angry, determined now on a course of action.

62   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling as before at high warp speed.

63   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	All personnel in their accustomed stations. Jameson
	ENTERS from the Conference Lounge doors, CROSSING to
	Picard as:

					JAMESON
			Are we still on schedule to arrive
			at Mordan in thirty-eight hours?

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir. We're at warp four now.

					JAMESON
			Picard, I want a jump to warp eight
			so we arrive ahead of our announced
			ETA. It'll throw Karnas off balance,
			and we can catch him before he's
			ready.

					PICARD
			Ready for exactly what, Admiral?

					JAMESON
			I believe Karnas is planning
			something new... something that
			will directly endanger the
			hostages' lives.

					PICARD
			What happened in your
			communication to bring you to that
			conclusion? It seems a big
			jump....

					JAMESON
			I'm not at liberty to say, Picard,
			but negotiation is not the answer
			or the issue here. The hostages'
			lives are at stake.

       STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT TWO       32.

63   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I agree the most important thing
			is saving the lives of the
			hostages...

					JAMESON
			And you agree with that, too,
			Riker?

					RIKER
			I do, sir.

					JAMESON
			Good. Because I plan to
			personally lead an away team on
			an armed rescue mission to get
			them out of there.

	On Picard and Riker's stunned shock and surprise:

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      33.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

64   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is traveling at warp speed against a
	background of streaking stars.

65   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - FULL SHOT

	Gathered in the Command area are Picard, Riker, Tasha,
	Worf, Troi. Jameson presides from the Command Chair.
	Data and Geordi are at their stations.

					JAMESON
			Commander Data, will you bring
			up the plans I requested on the
			Viewscreen, please.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	He begins to work his console. As Data activates the
	Main Viewscreen, Jameson leans forward.

					JAMESON
			Most of Mordan's principal city
			was devastated in the war. What
			was left consisted of a network
			of underground tunnels -- a rat's
			maze. When they rebuilt the city,
			they simply built over the
			tunnels.

					DATA
			I have it, sir.

66   CLOSE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Jameson was right. The GRAPHIC seen on the screen
	depicts what looks like a complicated crochet-work
	doily, every line indicating a tunnel.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      34.

67   BACK TO WIDER ANGLE

					RIKER
			Admiral, even if you're right
			about Karnas being behind this,
			he still wants to negotiate. Or
			at least to talk. Why not hear
			what he has to say?

					JAMESON
			I've heard what he has to say,
			and I have good reason to believe
			he's lying.

					GEORDI
			Pardon me, sir, but where do these
			come into the picture?

					JAMESON
			This is where Karnas held his
			hostages before and where I
			believe he has them now.

					PICARD
			Wouldn't that be a little too
			obvious, Admiral?

					JAMESON
			Karnas is a dogged strategist,
			Picard -- not a brilliant one.
			He sticks to what works.

					PICARD
			An overt rescue attempt could push
			Karnas into killing the hostages
			outright.

					JAMESON
			I don't think that's what he
			wants, Picard.

					PICARD
			Then what does he want?

	Troi studies Jameson closely, reacting with a slight
	frown to his remarks.

					TASHA
			Maybe his threats are just a way
			to bargain for what he wants....

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      35.

67   CONTINUED:

					JAMESON
			Karnas means exactly what he
			says, Lieutenant. He will kill
			the hostages if we don't get them
			out of there.

					PICARD
			Therefore you see an armed raid
			as our only option.

					JAMESON
			You don't agree.

					PICARD
			I would point out no one else has
			heard or considered Karnas's
			demands but you, Admiral. The
			Federation might take a different
			view of them if they knew what
			they were.

					JAMESON
			Starfleet gave me command of the
			away team, Picard. I intend to
			use them as I see fit.

68   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD, TROI, BEVERLY

	They are gathered around Picard's desk as WE COME IN:

					PICARD
			Is Jameson physically able to lead
			an away mission, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			His cells, his tissue, even his
			bones are still de-aging, but I'd
			say he was. Generally, I'd call
			Admiral Jameson a healthy
			man... about forty-five... in
			excellent physical condition.

					PICARD
			What about his mind?

					BEVERLY
			The same. Brain scan reveals all
			cells and tissue are changing,
			but healthy. No loss of
			memory... exellent grasp of facts.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      36.

68   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			Certainly his physical capacities
			have been restored. I sense that
			gives him great satisfaction.
			When he came aboard, he seemed
			hopeful, eager. Now there seems
			to be a harder, more forceful
			attitude... ambition....

					PICARD
			More of a young man's attitude,
			I'd say. Aggressive... going right
			for the throat of a situation
			instead of considering the
			alternatives.

					TROI
			Part of that is ambition too.
			He wants to be the man he once
			was. He is the man he once was,
			but sometimes old memories aren't
			very accurate. He was able to
			lead away teams like this once.
			Now he believes he can do it
			again.

	As Beverly mulls over the implications of that one:

69   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - BEVERLY, TROI, ANNE

	Anne is miserable, carrying the signs of her anguish on
	her face.

					ANNE
			Our anniversary is next week.
			Fifty years....

					BEVERLY
			In his heart, he's still the same
			man you married, Anne.

					TROI
			That's true. He still cares for
			you, despite the physical changes
			he's undergoing.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      37.

69   CONTINUED:

					ANNE
				(confused, anguished)
			But he's getting younger, and I'm
			-- well, look at me. Why did he
			do this... ?

					TROI
			There are lives at stake, Mrs.
			Jameson.

					ANNE
			What about our lives? Mine and
			his, together?

					BEVERLY
				(takes Anne's hand)
			Anne... I think I know a little
			of what you're feeling. My
			husband died on an away mission.
			We'd been married two years. So
			little time. Look at what you've
			had with Mark --

					ANNE
			Years, yes -- but not together.
			I was looking forward to time
			together finally -- our
			retirement. Now he's young again
			and has a life to live over.

	Troi and Beverly exchange a worried glance.

					TROI
			She has to know, Doctor.

					ANNE
			Know what?

					BEVERLY
			Anne... he's --

					ANNE
			What is it?

					BEVERLY
			He's not stabilizing.
				(pause)
			He may not have that life to live
			over.

	Anne looks at her in anguish and despair as we go to:

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      38.

70   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as before, traveling at high warp speed.

71   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - WIDE ANGLE

	as Picard ENTERS. It's dimly lit, indicating it's late
	-- ship's time. Picard makes his way toward a
	comfortable chair, then:

					JAMESON (O.S.)
			We'll be at Mordan in three hours.

72   ANOTHER ANGLE - INCLUDING JAMESON

	He is seated further back from the windows, a drink of
	some kind in his hand. Picard changes direction and
	joins him as:

					PICARD
			I couldn't sleep either.

	Jameson indicates the glass in his hand... an offer.
	Picard shakes his head and sits down opposite him. We
	can see in this closer look at Jameson that he looks
	younger still -- mid-thirties, perhaps.

					JAMESON
			I never could before a mission.
			Always wound up in the Observation
			Lounge, staring out at the stars.
			Thinking.

					PICARD
			Maybe in this case rethinking?

					JAMESON
			Perceptive. They always have
			given you high marks for that at
			Starfleet, Picard.

					PICARD
				(shrugs it away, then:)
			Why is this mission so important
			to you? Why did you risk your
			life so you could lead it
			personally?

					JAMESON
			I want to save lives, Picard.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      39.

72   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Noble sentiment -- but too easy
			an answer. You've been here
			before. You negotiated a release
			of hostages with Karnas before.
			Why is it now your answer is an
			armed raid?

	Jameson is silent, staring into his glass.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			It's my away team you're going
			to send in. There's something
			you're not telling me, and I have
			a right to know what it is.

					JAMESON
				(grunts)
			Do you know the background? The
			Mordanites had some
			sophistication, but were still
			ruled by tribal family units.
			Karnas's father was the ruling
			chief of one of the families, and
			another tribe had him
			assassinated. Karnas seized the
			passengers of a starliner and
			held them hostage, demanding that
			Starfleet provide him with weapons
			that would enable him to defeat
			his rivals.

					PICARD
			That's the official record.

					JAMESON
				(nods)
			Officially the story is that after
			two other mediators were
			murdered, I went in and negotiated
			with Karnas to bring out the
			hostages safely.

					PICARD
			Are you saying that's not the
			truth?

					JAMESON
			It wasn't my golden oratory that
			saved them, Picard. I gave Karnas
			the weapons he wanted.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      40.

72   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			You did what?

					JAMESON
			I gave exactly the same weapons
			to his rivals. My interpretation
			of the Prime Directive. Let them
			solve their problems with those
			arms on an equal basis.

	Picard is staring at him with disbelief and disgust.

					PICARD
			That decision plunged them into
			forty years of civil war.

					JAMESON
			I didn't know that would happen.
			I thought, a minor war -- it'll
			be settled in less than a year.
			How could I know it would be four
			decades? I falsified the reports
			to Starfleet, but I've lived with
			that on my soul, Picard.
			Sixty-three people came away safe
			-- but millions died on Mordan
			because I delivered those weapons.

					PICARD
			Karnas could have worked for peace
			all those years instead of
			continuing the war. It's not all
			on your head, Admiral.

					JAMESON
			But I started it. I lit the
			match. Now, finally, I can
			vindicate myself, if only in a
			small way. I came to negotiate,
			but that isn't what Karnas wants.

					PICARD
			Revenge. That's why he demanded
			you when he found out you were
			still alive.

					JAMESON
			I'm not going to give it to him,
			Picard. I'm going to do what I
			should have done the first time.
			We're taking the hostages out
			by force. No deals.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT THREE      41.

73   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT AROUND MORDAN IV
	(OPTICAL)

	Mordan is not a very promising looking planet. In
	fact, it's a mud-brown ball with some hints of blue and
	green. The Enterprise is in standard orbit.

74   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - WIDE ANGLE

	Jameson is standing, facing Picard and Riker. Already
	on the pad are Tasha, Worf, Data, Geordi. All are
	equipped with phasers. Data and Tasha also have
	tricorders. Jameson steps up on the pad.

					JAMESON
			Prepare to energize, Chief.

					PICARD
			Belay that.

	The chief looks helplessly from one officer to the
	other. Who's he supposed to obey?

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Admiral, the correct place for
			you is on the bridge...

					JAMESON
			I will remind you one more time,
			Picard, I am the Senior Mission
			Commander, and I'm leading this
			team.

	Picard pauses for just a beat, then steps up on the
	platform himself.

					RIKER
			Sir?

					PICARD
			The Admiral is correct, Number
			One. He has that right. But I'm
			the captain of this ship, and I
			have it, too. You have command
			of the Enterprise, Commander
			Riker.
				(to the Chief)
			Energize.

	As Riker watches the TRANSPORTER EFFECT BEGIN TO BUILD:

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR      42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

75   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT AROUND MORDAN
	(OPTICAL)

	as before, the Enterprise holding standard orbit around
	the planet.

76   INT. TUNNEL - DAY - ANGLE ON AWAY TEAM

	as they MATERIALIZE IN THE TRANSPORTER EFFECT. As soon
	as the TRANSPORTER EFFECT FADES, the Team is
	immediately busy, checking phasers, Data taking
	tricorder readings. Jameson looks around, seems to
	recognize where he is. The tunnel itself is old, seems
	unmaintained.

					JAMESON
			Yes...perfect. We are in the M-4
			tunnel directly under the
			governor's residence. M-4 is a
			subsidiary tunnel, but it crosses
			and links with several main ones.

					DATA
			I am sorry, sir. That does not
			correspond with the information
			I have on the tricorder, sir.

					JAMESON
			Your information is incorrect,
			Commander. I know these tunnels
			like the back of my own hand.
				(gestures off)
			That way. It takes us to the
			hatch that will let us into M-1
			tunnel. Keep scanning for signs
			of human life forms. Karnas held
			his hostages in these tunnels
			before. He'll do it again.

	Jameson STARTS OFF down the tunnel. The others FOLLOW,
	staying alert.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR      43.

77   CLOSER - PICARD AND DATA

	Data drops in beside Picard, staring at the tricorder
	screen in bewilderment.

					DATA
			The admiral is definitely
			incorrect, Captain. The tunnel
			schematics we have indicate this
			is a dead end. It was sealed off
			two years ago....

					PICARD
			I've no doubt you're right, Mister
			Data. However, forty-five years
			ago, I'm sure it linked in with
			the tunnels Admiral Jameson
			remembers.

78   INT. TUNNEL #2 - DAY - ANGLE ON THE TEAM (OPTICAL)

	They round a corner -- and see the way has been blocked
	off. There was a hatch of some kind, but this has been
	cemented over. Geordi scans it with his VISOR.

					GEORDI
			Steelplast. Fairly recent
			installation.

					JAMESON
			Damn. This is the most direct
			route. Set phasers to cut through
			it.

	Worf and Tasha adjust their phasers and FIRE at the
	blocked area.

79   ANGLE AT BLOCKED AREA (OPTICAL)

	The two PHASER BEAMS slash in and cut a rough square in
	the blocked area.

80   BACK TO WIDER ANGLE

					TASHA
			If you have the coordinates for
			where you think the hostages are,
			sir, we could just beam in there.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR      44.

80   CONTINUED:

					JAMESON
			But Karnas might not have them
			in the same place. There is no
			substitute for a personal
			reconnoiter, Lieutenant.

					TASHA
			No, sir.

	She glances at Picard, decides not to say anything
	else. With Jameson leading, they step through the hole
	into another tunnel.

81   INT. TUNNEL #3 - ON THE AWAY TEAM

	The team moves along this tunnel, toward an
	intersection ahead. There is some debris in the way,
	as though part of the tunnel had given way at one time
	and has been shored up. Geordi is still scanning with
	his VISOR.

					GEORDI
			Admiral, there's an infrared light
			signal ahead. Steady beam,
			straight across the tunnel, chest
			high. Another at hip level.

					TASHA
			An alarm trigger or --

					PICARD
			Reset phasers to stun.

	Jameson steps forward, and:

					WORF
			Look out, sir!

82   ANOTHER ANGLE - AT INTERSECTION (OPTICAL)

	Ahead of them, a SQUAD OF MORDANITE SOLDIERS has come
	around the corner of the intersection, armed and ready
	for action. Our team brings phasers up, but the
	Mordanites FIRE FIRST. Tasha moves herself in front of
	Picard, but he pulls her down flat behind the tunnel
	debris as PHASER-LIKE FIRE zips over their heads. The
	SOUND OF THE FIRE is different, flat and humming.
	Tasha begins to FIRE back.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR      45.

82   CONTINUED:

	Worf, in the meantime, has bodily picked up Jameson
	and moved him aside, against the wall, using his own
	big body as a shield for the Admiral. Data ducks down
	beside Picard.

					DATA
			Their phasers, sir -- set on
			kill.

					PICARD
				(drily)
			Thank you, Mister Data. I have
			heard the sound before.

83   ANGLE ON JAMESON AND WORF (OPTICAL)

	Jameson has unhitched his phaser and is firing quickly
	down the tunnel toward the Mordanites. Worf's fire is
	steady, methodical. Several Mordanites fall stunned as
	a result of our people's fire. Jameson moves away from
	the wall and the cover of Worf's body and tries to
	charge down the tunnel toward the soldiers, who are
	offering up a steady fire.

84   WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Picard reaches out to try to stop Jameson, but the
	Admiral suddenly crumples, almost into Data's arms.

					TASHA
			Is he hit?

					DATA
				(trying to examine him)
			I cannot tell --

					PICARD
				(tabs communicator)
			Enterprise, this is Picard. Five
			to beam up -- now!

	The five of them cluster together. MORDANITE FIRE is
	still steady as the soldiers begin to advance toward
	them. Tasha and Worf maintain a steady covering fire
	that slows them down. Then the TRANSPORTER EFFECT
	BEGINS TO BUILD AND COVER OUR PEOPLE.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR      46.

85   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - ANGLE ON PLATFORM

	as the team IS MATERIALIZED. As soon as the EFFECT
	STOPS, Picard bends down to where Data, supporting
	Jameson, is lowering him to the platform.

					PICARD
			How badly is he hurt?

					DATA
			I do not see any sign of a wound,
			sir.

86   CLOSER ON THE GROUP

	WE DO NOT SEE Jameson's face, which is turned AWAY FROM
	CAMERA. He is doubled over, shaking violently as
	though palsied. Data looks up at Picard, frowning.

					DATA
			It appears to be another attack,
			sir.

					PICARD
				(to Tasha)
			Call Doctor Crusher here
			immediately.

					TASHA
			Sir.
				(goes to transporter
				 console)
			Transporter Room Three to Sickbay.
			Doctor Crusher, please report
			immediately with Medical Support
			Team.

87   ANGLE ON JAMESON

	WE DO NOT SEE his face. He CRIES OUT in agony, and
	writhes painfully.

88   OMITTED

89   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE ON JAMESON

	He is lying on one of the examination beds, face
	turned AWAY FROM CAMERA, still shaking in pain. Troi
	is standing by with Anne as a medtech monitors him
	closely.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR      47.

90   INT. CRUSHER'S OFFICE - PICARD AND BEVERLY

					BEVERLY
			This last attack is the worst one
			he's suffered, sir. The others
			were overwith fairly quickly.
			He hasn't recovered from this one
			yet, and nothing has been able
			to relieve his pain.

					PICARD
			Do you have any answers, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			I'm afraid none of it is very
			hopeful. The compound he took
			seems to be rejuvenating the DNA,
			but it's also sloughing off the
			old cells too fast for his body
			to cope. His body is trying to
			grow and die and regenerate all
			at the same time.

					PICARD
				(sighs)
			You're saying the overdose of
			the drug he took is working too
			well.

					BEVERLY
			Exactly, sir.

					PICARD
			When will it stop?

					BEVERLY
			It won't... because it can't.
			Eventually, he won't be able to
			stand the strain.

91   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON PICARD

	ENTERING from the aft turbolift. Riker comes out of
	the Command Chair toward him. NOTE: Data, Worf and
	Tasha are now back at their regular stations. Troi is
	not on the bridge.

					RIKER
			The admiral... ?

					PICARD
			Sickbay. "Not good" is a galactic
			understatement.

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR      48.

91   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Karnas again, sir. On the screen.

	He actives his console.

92   ANGLE ON PICARD INCLUDING MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Karnas's image APPEARS ON SCREEN in the same setting as
	before.

					KARNAS
			Enterprise. There has been an
			armed intrusion in the tunnels
			beneath the city. That smells
			of Jameson. Where is he?

					PICARD
			This is Picard. I am sorry to
			inform you that the admiral is
			critically ill, Karnas.

					KARNAS
				(coming out of the
				 chair)
			That is not my concern. Sick or
			well, you have ten minutes to beam
			him down, Captain Picard.
			Otherwise, the hostages die.

	The VIEWSCREEN GOES BLANK. Then:

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			Sickbay to bridge.

					PICARD
			Picard.

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			Doctor Crusher requests your presence
			in Sickbay immediately, sir.

	Picard exchanges a worried look with Riker, then:

					PICARD
			On my way.

	As he HURRIES for the turbolift:

      STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR      49.

93   INT. SICKBAY - ANGLE AT DOOR

	as Picard ENTERS. Beverly meets him, her face grim.

					PICARD
			What is it?

					BEVERLY
			You'd better see for yourself.

94   ANGLE AT JAMESON'S BED

	Troi is trying to comfort Anne, who huddles at the side
	of the bed in utter despair. Picard approaches, looks
	down at the body there -- and his jaw drops.

95   CLOSE ON JAMESON

	The eyes are alive and intelligent -- but the face and
	body Picard sees are those of a teen-aged boy. NOTE:
	Jameson's VOICE remains the same as before.

					JAMESON (BOY)
			Picard....

96   WIDER - GROUP

					JAMESON (BOY)
			Picard, I have to get to Karnas.

					BEVERLY
			I can't allow him out of my care,
			sir.

					JAMESON (BOY)
			My last option, Picard. The raid
			failed... all I have left to
			bargain with is myself....

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Bridge to Picard.

					PICARD
				(to companel)
			Picard here. What is it, Number
			One?

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR           50.

97   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON RIKER

					RIKER
			A new demand from Karnas, sir.
			If we don't deliver Jameson in
			five minutes, a hostage will be
			executed. Fifteen minutes after
			that, another.

98   INT. SICKBAY - ON PICARD, BEVERLY, JAMESON

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			He promises the method of
			execution will be both slow and
			painful.

	A beat, as Picard looks from Beverly to Jameson.

					JAMESON
			Let me go. If I turn myself over
			to him, he'll let the hostages
			go. It's me he wants.

					PICARD
			It's certain death for you,
			Admiral.

					JAMESON
			My life for how many hostages,
			Picard? Twenty?
				(hard)
			Let me go.

					PICARD
				(beat, then:)
			Number One, inform Karnas we'll
			be beaming down in less than five
			minutes.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			"We," sir?

					PICARD
			You have your orders, Number One.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir. Riker out.

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FOUR           51.

99   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - ANGLE ON PLATFORM

	as Picard, Beverly (with medical kit) and the boy
	Jameson are mounting the platform. Jameson's uniform,
	while still that of an admiral, hangs loosely on him.
	Riker ENTERS, moves toward them as:

					RIKER
			Captain, you can't go down there
			again --
				(stops, staring at the
				 boy)
			Jameson... ?

					PICARD
			Yes. Exactly why I have to go,
			Will. As a Starfleet captain,
			I have negotiating powers.
				(to Transporter Chief)
			Energize.

	The Transporter Chief works his console. The
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT BEGINS TO BUILD and cover the
	figures of Picard, Beverly and the boy Jameson.

100  INT. KARNAS'S OFFICE - DAY

	The TRANSPORTER EFFECT MATERIALIZES the three figures
	directly in front of Karnas's desk. Karnas is waiting,
	puzzled to see three. There are several Mordanite
	soldiers in the room, but it will be noticed they are
	old soldiers -- veterans in their late fifties and
	sixties.

	Karnas gets to his feet as THE MATERIALIZATION EFFECT
	FADES, and he sees Picard, Beverly and the boy Jameson.

					KARNAS
				(outraged)
			Who are you! I want Jameson!

					PICARD
			This is Admiral Mark Jameson.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

101  INT. KARNAS'S OFFICE - DAY - PICARD, JAMESON (BOY)

	as we left them. Karnas stares at the boy in the
	Starfleet uniform, dismisses him with a grunt, and
	turns to Picard.

					KARNAS
			This charade will accomplish
			nothing, Picard. Beam Jameson
			down, and the hostages will be
			freed. Continue this -- and I
			promise you they will die -- and
			you with them.

					JAMESON (BOY)
			Karnas, if you'll just listen....

					KARNAS
				(to Picard)
			Why have you brought him here?
			This is no place for children.

					JAMESON (BOY)
				(interrupting)
			Peretor Karnas. You always were
			a stubborn man. I thought you
			wanted me. I'm here. Release
			the hostages. now.

	Karnas stares at him, startled for a moment, then:

					KARNAS
			"Peretor" was my old title. Why
			do you call me that?

					JAMESON (BOY)
			Because you're acting like the
			warrior you were -- not like the
			planetary governor you are.

					KARNAS
			Picard, I warn you, this trick
			is going too far. He has been
			coached... for some devious
			reason. If this farce is not
			stopped immediately, you and the
			hostages will be put to death.

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           53.

101  CONTINUED:

	Suddenly Jameson doubles over, the intense pain driving
	him to his knees. Beverly rushes to him as:

					PICARD
			Admiral!

	Beverly is checking him, frowning. She administers a
	hypospray, which seems to ease him a bit.

102  ANGLE ON KARNAS AND PICARD

					KARNAS
			I'm waiting for an explanation,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			He is the admiral. Before we left
			on this mission, he administered
			an overdose of an alien de-aging
			drug to himself. He wanted to
			face you with strength again... on
			even terms. This is what the drug
			has done to him.

103  ANOTHER ANGLE - INCLUDING BEVERLY AND JAMESON

	Beverly has helped Jameson to a chair. He seems to be
	weak, almost frail. Karnas paces in front of the desk,
	railing at Picard.

					KARNAS
			This story you are telling is
			unbelievable. Jameson is a man
			of eighty, not --
				(points to Jameson)
			-- this. I want that old man,
			Picard. I want to show him this
			world he helped to make... the
			scars on old soldiers' bodies...
			the graveyards of our young
			dead... the wasted cities we are
			still rebuilding... and all of
			it caused by him.

					PICARD
			As I understand the facts, Karnas,
			you were the one who demanded
			weapons to avenge your father's
			death.

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           54.

103  CONTINUED:

					KARNAS
			But Jameson didn't give weapons
			only to us. If he had, we would
			have triumphed over our enemies
			in less than a year, and we would
			have had peace in all these
			decades. When Jameson gave
			weapons to both sides, he gave
			us forty years of war. I want
			him to pay for that, Picard.

	Jameson is hit by another viciously painful attack,
	GASPS AND MOANS in pain. Beverly takes a quick reading
	on her instruments, looks over at Picard.

					BEVERLY
			Sir, I think Mrs. Jameson should
			beam down. Now.

					PICARD
				(nods quickly)
			Do it.

	As Beverly touches her communicator:

104  ANGLE ON PICARD AND KARNAS

					PICARD
			Karnas, I've asked Doctor Crusher
			to bring down the visual records
			we've made of Admiral Jameson's
			deterioration. Will you look at
			them?

					KARNAS
			You're wasting my time, Picard.

					PICARD
			Only a few moments.

	When Karnas does not reply immediately, Picard nods to
	Beverly, who hands her medical P.A.D.D. to Picard.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You saw Admiral Jameson when he
			was on board en route to Mordan?

					KARNAS
			Yes.

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           55.

104  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You recognized him?

					KARNAS
				(reluctantly)
			Yes.

	Picard holds out the medical P.A.D.D. for him to see.

					PICARD
			And this is the man you saw.

105  CLOSE ON P.A.D.D. SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The screen shows Jameson as he was at the beginning, in
	the physical support chair.

					KARNAS (V.O.)
			Yes. This is the man I want.

106  WIDER ANGLE - PICARD AND KARNAS

					PICARD
			Never again, Karnas.

	He holds out the tricorder again. Karnas reluctantly
	looks.

107  CLOSE ON TRICORDER SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Still shots APPEAR in sequence -- Jameson as he began
	to de-age, as he became younger and younger.

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Once he took the compound ... there
			was no way to stop it.

	The final picture is the boy Jameson.

108  WIDER - EMPHASIZING KARNAS, PICARD

	Karnas stares across the room at Jameson, who is being
	tended by Beverly. The boy has begun to shake. Not
	pain, but a quivering in the body that cannot be
	stopped.

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           56.

108  CONTINUED:

	THE SOUND OF THE TRANSPORTER BEGINS, and ANNE
	MATERIALIZES IN THE ROOM. She looks around, sees
	Jameson's terrible condition and quickly goes to him.
	She sits beside him, takes his hand, but he is paying
	no attention to her. His eyes are on Karnas.

					PICARD
			You'll have to deal with me,
			Karnas. Whatever you wanted from
			Jameson isn't possible any more.

	Karnas leans against his desk, stares around at the old
	soldiers who had come to share his moment of triumph
	over their legendary enemy. None of them know what
	to think, but Karnas clearly is still not convinced.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You wanted revenge, Karnas. You
			blamed your war on Jameson, and
			there's no doubt he had a lot to
			do with it. But you had the
			weapons, and you used them. You
			could have tried for negotiations
			for peace on your planet long ago.
			You chose to fight instead. How
			many of those forty years of war
			are on your head?

					KARNAS
			Jameson has to pay for his
			crimes... I have sworn it to my
			people. When I found out he was
			alive, I gave them my word I would
			kill him for what he did. A public
			execution... public retribution
			for what he did to us.

	Picard realizes he may be talking to a wall. But one
	more time:

					PICARD
				(points to the boy)
			Then there's Jameson. He wanted
			to atone for what he'd done here.
			Forty-five years ago, he made the
			wrong decision, and he wanted to
			come here to somehow right it.
			He wanted to negotiate, and when
			that failed, he decided to fight.
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           57.

108  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Your men foiled that, and all he
			has left now is to give himself
			up to you. He's brought this
			retribution on himself.

					KARNAS
			No. I don't believe you. You
			are shielding Jameson on the ship
			and telling me this tale to save
			his life.

109  ANGLE ON JAMESON (BOY)

	He is still shuddering, gets to his feet. Anne tries
	to hold his hand, but he pulls away from her. Beverly
	signals to her to let him go, but she keeps a close eye
	on him herself.

					JAMESON (BOY)
			Peretor Karnas... there were only
			two of us in the meeting. You
			didn't even trust your lieutenants
			then. You told me old Peretor
			Sain had ordered your father's
			assassination. You told me you
			wanted arms to destroy him. Peace
			wasn't on your mind. You just
			wanted revenge. And I gave you
			the weapons to do it.

					KARNAS
			Jameson told you all this.

					JAMESON (BOY)
			I am Jameson. Do you want a list
			of the weapons I gave you? Only
			you and I would know what it was,
			because I erased every trace of
			them from the records.

					KARNAS
			Jameson still could have told you
			this.
				(beat)
			If you are him, show me the scar.

					JAMESON
				(rolls up sleeve)
			There. The blood cut you gave
			me to seal our bargain.

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           58.

109  CONTINUED:

	He holds out his arm, and Karnas stares at him.

110  CLOSE ON JAMESON'S (BOY'S) ARM

	A curious V-shaped scar arcs across the wrist, almost
	like a chevron.

111  ANGLE ON KARNAS AND JAMESON

	Karnas looks up at Jameson... and he finally believes.

					KARNAS
			It is you. Somehow... it is you.

	Suddenly, Karnas twists away, reaches for the wall
	behind his desk and the weapons there. He grabs one
	of the phasers and raises it, aiming it at Jameson's
	heart.

					KARNAS
				(continuing)
			Then die by one of your own
			weapons!

	Everyone else is frozen by the moment. The boy/man
	simply stands there, still shuddering from the terrible
	changes going on in his body, but not afraid. Slowly,
	Karnas lowers the weapon.

					KARNAS
				(continuing)
			No. My revenge is in letting
			you live like this.

112  EMPHASIZING JAMESON (BOY)

	He holds for a long beat, and then he crumples to the
	floor with a CRY of agony. Beverly and Anne go to him
	immediately, Beverly running a quick scan with her
	instruments.

113  PICARD AND KARNAS

	as Karnas moves forward, laying the weapon down on his
	desk. Jameson CRIES OUT AGAIN, in terrible pain.

					KARNAS
			Such pain....

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           59.

113  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher?

114  ANGLE ON BEVERLY, JAMESON (BOY), ANNE

	Beverly looks up, shakes her head.

					BEVERLY
			His body can't rejuvenate any
			further. The compound he took
			is trying to force the organs and
			tissue to go further, younger,
			and they can't take the stress.
			It's like he's -- imploding. I
			can't do anything to stop it, sir.

	Jameson CRIES OUT AGAIN.

					PICARD
			Can you give him something for
			the pain?

	Slowly, sadly, Beverly shakes her head.

115  CLOSE ON JAMESON (BOY) AND ANNE

	Quietly, she moves in beside Beverly, who pulls back
	out of the way. Anne takes the boy's head in her arms,
	cradles him against her. No matter that this is just a
	young teenager now -- this is still the man she loved
	for fifty years.

					ANNE
			Mark... can you hear me?

					JAMESON (BOY)
			Yes.

					ANNE
			I'll always love you.

					JAMESON (BOY)
			Annie with the golden hair....

					ANNE
				(forces a smile)
			Flatterer. It's grey now.

					JAMESON (BOY)
			I only see the gold....

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           60.

115  CONTINUED:

	He convulses in a wave of fierce pain, and she holds on
	to him tight. Then as it seems to pass, and he looks
	up at her:

116  CLOSE ON JAMESON'S EYES

	They are old eyes, filled with the memories of eighty
	years. And then they close for the last time.

117  WIDER - EMPHASIZING ANNE, JAMESON (BOY), KARNAS

	As the others look on, Anne begins quietly to weep.
	Karnas moves closer, staring down at the strange body
	of his old enemy. Finally:

					KARNAS
			Rest, Jameson. Your long night
			-- and mine -- is over.
				(up to Picard)
			The hostages will be released
			immediately, Captain. I am
			prepared to be -- cooperative.

118  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT AROUND MORDAN
	(OPTICAL)

	Enterprise in standard orbit.

119  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA

	where Picard is completing the dictation of his log.

					PICARD
			... The hostages have been freed
			by Karnas, unharmed.
				(pause)
			Personal note. The body of
			Admiral Mark Jameson has been
			buried on Mordan, at the request
			of his widow and with the
			permission of Karnas. Log out.

	Picard glances across to Riker, shakes his head.

					PICARD
			The quest for youth, Number One...
			so futile. Age and wisdom have
			their graces.

           STAR TREK: "Too Short... " - 10/6/87 - ACT FIVE           61.

119  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I wonder if one doesn't have to
			have age and wisdom to appreciate
			that, sir.

					PICARD
			I hope not, Number One. It would
			be such a waste of youth.
				(beat, then:)
			Mister La Forge, prepare to take us
			out of orbit. Set course for Isis
			III.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir. Leaving orbit.

120  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND MORDAN (OPTICAL)

	as the sleek starship begins her pull away from the
	planet and heads for the stars.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             













                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "The Big Good-bye" 
                          #40271-113 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Tracy Torme 
                              
                          Directed by 
                       Joseph L. Scanlan 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                      OCTOBER 14, 1987

        STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Big Good-bye" 
                          
                             CAST 

                PICARD             SECRETARY
                RIKER              JESSICA BRADLEY
                BEVERLY            FELIX LEECH
                DATA               JARADAN (HA-RAH-DAN)
                TROI               WHALEN
                TASHA              NEWSPAPER VENDOR
                WORF               LT. DAN BELL
                GEORDI             LT. MCNARY
                WESLEY             DESK SERGEANT
                                   THUG
                                   CYRUS REDBLOCK

        STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Big Good-bye" 

                             SETS                               
                              
             INTERIORS                 EXTERIORS
          
             USS ENTERPRISE            USS ENTERPRISE
                MAIN BRIDGE
                CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
                HOLODECK
                HOLODECK ENTRANCE      1941 CITY SIDEWALK
                CORRIDOR
                OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
             1941 OFFICE BUILDING
                HALLWAY
                DIXON HILL'S WAITING ROOM
                DIXON HILL'S OFFICE
          
             POLICE STATION
                WAITING ROOM
                INTERROGATION ROOM

      STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The Big Good-bye"  
                         
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship passes over us slowly, giving a distinct
	impression of its great size...

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Ship's log, First Officer Riker
			reporting. Stardate 41997.7 We
			are about to make a brief but
			necessary contact with the Jarada,
			a reclusive race known for its
			idiosyncratic attitude towards
			protocol... The Federation has been
			trying unsuccessfully to establish
			a relationship, and now the task
			falls to Captain Picard.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	RIKER sits alone at the Command Area. WESLEY and WORF
	man the Ops and Conn; DATA is at Science One.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... In two days we will reach the
			area of their planet, known as
			Torona Four. The Jarada demand
			a precise greeting. Their
			language is most unusual...

3    INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - MOVING IN ON PICARD

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... The slightest mispronunciation
			is regarded as an insult.

	PICARD is earnestly studying. WE SEE a text filled
	with Jaradan (HA-RAH-DAN) figures and their English
	equivalents.

      STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - TEASER      2.

4    TWO SHOT TO INCLUDE TROI

	sitting across from him, helping with the dialect.

					TROI
			The double bars indicate an
			elongated "s" sound --

					PICARD
				(nodding)
			-- And the inverted "T" means to
			hold the "zee."

					TROI
			Unless... ?

					PICARD
			Unless it's followed by three wavy
			lines; in which case the "zee"
			becomes a "bee."

					TROI
			Exactly.

	Picard pushes the text aside and wearily rubs his neck.

					PICARD
			What a language.

					TROI
			It is an insect mind.

					PICARD
				(burnt out)
			My mind's barely working.

					TROI
			Take a break, sir.

					PICARD
				(shaking head)
			No. I want to go over it again.

					TROI
			You could be over-preparing.
			You've been looking forward to
			the upgrade of the Holodeck. You
			have the time. You need the
			diversion...

      STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - TEASER      3.

5    ANGLE ON PICARD

	thinking about what Troi's said.

					PICARD
			Dixon Hill.

					TROI
			The program's installed and
			waiting.

6    OMITTED

7    INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ANGLE ON PICARD

	Picard touches the COMPUTER panel on the wall.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Planet and city?

					PICARD
			Earth... United States... San
			Francisco, California.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Time period?

					PICARD
				(pondering it)
			1941, A.D.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			File or access code.

					PICARD
			File Dixon Hill, private
			detective.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(a beat)
			Enter when ready.

	Picard steps through doors.

8    INT. HALLWAY - NIGHT

	... and comes out in a darkly lit hallway, circa 1941.

	At the end of the hall is a wooden door with a glass
	window. The letters on the pane read "DIXON HILL,
	PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR."

	Picard is pleased. He opens the door...

      STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - TEASER      4.

9    INT. WAITING ROOM/OFFICE - NIGHT

	Hill's SECRETARY, a plain blond with a bubbly
	personality, is just on her way to lunch. She looks
	Picard up and down with bemusement...

					SECRETARY
			Very funny, Dix. What'd you do,
			lose another bet?

					PICARD
			I don't understand --

					SECRETARY
			The bellboy suit. Are you
			moonlighting at the Fremont?

	Picard looks down at his uniform.

					PICARD
			The uniform. Totally
			inappropriate. Why didn't I
			change?

	The Secretary hurriedly pulls on her coat and gloves.

					SECRETARY
			Mister Leech called twice, and
			there's a lady named Bradley
			waiting in your office. Nice
			legs.

	In a flash, she's halfway out the door.

					SECRETARY
				(continuing)
			Gotta hot date with my fella.
			I'll see ya in the morning.

	She gives Picard's uniform one last look -- shaking her
	head as she SHUTS THE DOOR BEHIND HER.

	Picard is left alone in the waiting room. He's
	thrilled by the detail in this, the somewhat rundown
	workplace of the fictional detective DIXON HILL.

	A RUSTLING NOISE in the adjoining room reminds Picard
	that someone's waiting for him.

	As he pushes the door open, the first thing he sees are
	the great pair of legs his secretary mentioned.

      STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - TEASER      5.

9    CONTINUED:

	MRS. JESSICA BRADLEY rises to greet the detective she's
	come to see. She's a wealthy woman in her late
	twenties who radiates a seductive sensuality. The rest
	of her body matches her legs.

	She can't help but wonder at the sight of Picard's
	maroon and black uniform...

					PICARD
			Uh, I lost a bet.

					JESSICA
			Oh well... At least you're ready
			for Halloween.

					PICARD
			Halloween?

	She BLOWS OUT some cigarette SMOKE and looks out at
	the city, concerned, then turns to him.

					JESSICA
			I need your help, Mister Hill.
				(turning to face him)
			Someone is trying to kill me.

							MUSICAL STING, FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship smoothly cruises through the starry blackness
	of space. Over this:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. I
			am delighted with how the
			Holodeck has created the
			fictional world of Dixon Hill...

11   INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - ON PICARD

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... the twentieth century
			detective who has been a hero of
			mine since childhood.

12   WIDER ANGLE TO INCLUDE JESSICA

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			The illusion is flawless. The
			computer characters accept me as
			Dixon Hill, even to the extent that
			Jessica Bradley, a millionaire's
			wife from the wrong side of the
			tracks, wants to hire me.

					JESSICA
			I'm not sure who wants me dead.
			My husband... My stepdaughter...

					PICARD
			Or a lover, perhaps?

	Mrs. Bradley shoots Picard a sly look.

					JESSICA
			Perhaps.
				(pause)
			Perhaps Cyrus Redblock.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     7.

12   CONTINUED:

	She seems to wait for a reaction from Picard, but it
	never comes.

					JESSICA
				(continuing)
			I need you to find out. Name
			your fee.

					PICARD
			Twenty dollars a day. Plus
			expenses.

					JESSICA
			Agreed.

	She gets up, as though preparing to leave...

					PICARD
			I haven't said yes yet.

					JESSICA
				(cool smile)
			Oh you'll say yes.

	She moves closer and kisses him tenderly. Picard is
	surprised by the warmth of her lips.

					JESSICA
				(continuing; whispering)
			If it's Redblock, he must think
			I've got what he's looking for.
			But believe me, I don't.

					PICARD
			I'll take your word for it.

	Jessica hands him money. WE SEE a crisp one-hundred
	dollar bill.

					JESSICA
			Here's a C-note in advance.
			Consider it a retainer...
				(day as she touches
				 his uniform)
			... and next time, could you wear
			a suit?

	She takes one of Hill's business cards from his desk
	and then EXITS, as the captain watches her leave the
	office.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     8.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

	Now alone, it's clear he's enthralled by this imaginary
	world. He opens the window and looks down on the
	street -- WE CAN HEAR THE SOUNDS OF MOVING TRAFFIC AND
	HONKING HORNS.

					PICARD
				(to himself, soft)
			Remarkable.

	Picard leaves the window. He touches the insignia
	on his chest, and a QUICK HIGH PITCHED SOUND CAN BE
	HEARD through the closet door in his office. (Picard
	knows that this sound indicates another Holodeck
	Exit.)

	He opens the closet door and finds the portal. Just
	before he steps through, there's a knock on the waiting
	room door.

13   PICARD'S POV - THE DOOR

	The SILHOUETTE of a small man CAN BE SEEN though the
	pane. He knocks again, delicately; his knuckles
	sounding like a woodpecker rapping on a hollow tree.

					PICARD
				(calling out)
			You'll have to call again. I'm
			just leaving. I'm not dressed
			properly. I'll be back.

	And he leaves -- WALKING THROUGH the EXIT. The office
	door OPENS. Leech ENTERS. Mister Leech has short
	curly hair and big bulging eyes. He wears a bow tie
	and speaks with a strange nasally tone that betrays
	a Middle-Eastern background.

					LEECH
			Not yet, please --

	Leech looks around at the empty office, confusion on
	his face.

13A  INT. HOLODECK CORRIDOR BY SIDE EXIT

	Picard walks down the corridor and turns the corner
	to the main entrance to the Holodeck.

14   OMITTED

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     9.

15   INT. ENTERPRISE - ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ON PICARD

	addressing the computer panel.

					PICARD
			Memory: save current setting.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(after slight pause)
			Current setting saved.

					PICARD
			Holodeck OFF.

16   OMITTED

17   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	heading toward the rendezvous...

18   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - WIDE ANGLE

	The officers are gathered around the table...

					PICARD
			When I looked down on the street,
			I actually saw automobiles!

	Worf looks up.

					DATA
			An ancient Earth device used
			primarily for transportation.

					WORF
			Ahh.

					DATA
			Also seen as a source of status
			and virility; often a prime
			ingredient in teenage mating
			rituals --

19   ANGLE ON WESLEY

	reacting to the idea of "teenage mating rituals."

					WESLEY
			Teenage mating rituals?

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     10.

20   BACK TO SHOT

					PICARD
			I saw an entire city block from
			that window.

					BEVERLY
			It sounds wonderful.

					PICARD
			I'm going to try it again, only
			this time I'm going to dress the
			part.
				(to Beverly)
			Why not come with me?

21   CLOSE ON BEVERLY

	surprised and pleased that she's been asked.

22   BACK TO SHOT

					PICARD
			I also want to take that
			historian... the twentieth century
			expert...

					TASHA
			Whalen.

					PICARD
			Yes, Whalen. He probably knows
			more about Dixon Hill than I do.

					DATA
			I will tell him.

					PICARD
			Invite him, Mister Data. This
			is, after all, a leisure activity.

					PICARD
			The sense of reality is
			incredible. When that woman
			kissed me, it was so --

	Picard cuts off when he realizes Beverly is staring at
	him. She chooses an adjective and finishes his
	sentence...

					BEVERLY
			Exciting?

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     11.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Real.
				(clears throat)
			The subject of this meeting is
			the Jaradan rendezvous. Proceed
			with the briefing, Number One.

	Riker has been enjoying the discussion, but he quickly
	switches gears.

					RIKER
			This is primarily a necessary
			diplomatic mission. The Jaradan
			are strategically important to the
			Federation. Previous attempts
			failed because they are so easily
			irritated. A slip in the
			pronunciation of the greeting
			caused a twenty-year rift in the
			relation.

					DATA
			Therefore the captain must recite
			the entire greeting without any
			mistakes.

					GEORDI
				(amused)
			Simple as that.

					DATA
				(straightforward)
			Yes. If, on the other hand, the
			captain makes even the slightest
			error --

					TASHA
			-- The captain is well aware of
			the gravity of the situation,
			Commander.

					DATA
			I have located a history tape
			of the last Federation starship
			to come in contact with the
			Jarada. It graphically
			demonstrates what happened when
			that captain offended them.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     12.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			The captain is familiar with that,
			Data.

					DATA
			Should we not run it?

					PICARD
			It's not necessary. Meeting
			adjourned.

23
thru	OMITTED
25

26   INT. CORRIDOR - ON DATA AND GEORDI

	walking together.

					DATA
			Why would the captain not want
			to review all the information
			available on the subject?

					GEORDI
			When you've seen the Jaradan
			react once, you don't ever have
			to see it again.

	Data shrugs and decides to change the subject.

					DATA
			Dixon Hill is a most puzzling
			character.

					GEORDI
			Not really. He was just a
			twentieth-century Sherlock
			Holmes.

					DATA
			But his modus operandi is quite
			dissimilar. Worth investigating.

					GEORDI
			Indubitably, Watson.

	Data gives Geordi a look.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     13.

27   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON DATA

	at Science One. He stares thoughtfully at the blank
	screen.

					DATA
			Computer: request all
			biographical information on
			fictional character Dixon Hill.

	The computer briefly HUMS and CLICKS, searching its
	files.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Working...... Character first
			appeared in pulp magazine,
			"Amazing Detective Stories,"
			copyright 1934, A.D.
				(pause)
			Second appearance in novel "The
			Long Dark Tunnel," circa 1936.

					DATA
			Request complete text of all
			stories involving said character.

28   CLOSE ON DATA'S FACE

	as the computer springs to life.

					DATA
			Increase speed.

	The REFLECTED COMPUTER LETTERS DANCE ACROSS HIS FACE
	like a horde of green ants. Data's eyes race back and
	forth, reading the text at an incredible rate.

29   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The great ship cruises on toward the Jaradan
	rendezvous.

30   INT. OUTSIDE HOLODECK ENTRANCE - TIGHT ON PICARD'S FACE

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental...

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     14.

31   PULLING BACK SLOWLY

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			The Jaradan rendezvous is eleven
			hours away...

32   STILL PULLING BACK

It's clear the captain is not wearing his standard
uniform...

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			I am about to reenter the world
			of Dixon Hill, this time properly
			dressed. An experience like this
			is more enjoyable when shared,
			so I've invited Lit-historian
			Whalen to accompany me. Doctor
			Crusher will join us shortly...

33   FULL VIEW OF PICARD

who is dressed like a Forties detective, trench coat
and all.

34   ANGLE TO INCLUDE WHALEN

the redheaded literature expert, looking fashionable in
his three-piece suit.

					PICARD
			Ready to go to San Francisco,
			Mister Whalen?

					WHALEN
			More than ready, sir.

					PICARD
			If it's anything like the last
			time I'm sure you won't be
			disappointed --

	Whalen notices the look of surprise on the captain's
	face. The historian spins to see what he's looking
	at...

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     15.

35   ANGLE ON DATA

	completely decked out for an excursion into the
	Forties. He's even wearing a Bogart-style hat,
	fashionably tilted over one eye.

					DATA
			Request permission to accompany
			you, sir.

36   BACK TO THREE SHOT

	The Captain is too surprised to respond.

					DATA
			I have mastered the lingo of the
			period. Example:
				(psuedo-Bogart)
			It was raining in the city of
			Angels -- a hard rain -- almost hard
			enough to wash the slime from the
			streets. But it never does. When
			the rain stops, the boulevard
			dries and the snakes once again
			slink from their holes. That's
			when my door opens and the
			helpless, the desperate, walk
			through with a heart full of hurt
			and a pocket full of nothing.

37   ANGLE ON PICARD AND WHALEN

	amused and delighted.

38   FULL SHOT TO ENTRANCE

					DATA
			It unearthed half-forgotten
			feelings the same way it dug up
			sleeping bones in shallow unmarked
			graves.
				(pause)
			It was that kind of day.

					WHALEN
				(enthusiastic)
			Dixon Hill: "The Black Orchid,"
			Chapter Three.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT ONE     16.

38   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Very impressive, gentlemen.
			Now... Shall we?

	The doors open. WE SEE a view of San Francisco, 1941,
	over them. The three men STEP INSIDE.

38A  INT. HOLODECK

	Their faces show wonderment. The Holodeck doors close
	behind them.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

39   EXT. SIDEWALK - NIGHT - TIGHT ON PICARD, WHALEN AND
DATA

	as they step out in front of a newsstand in 1941.

	The three men turn their heads joyously, taking in the
	wonders of this illusionary city. THE MOTORIZED SOUNDS
	OF AN URBAN CITY BLOCK fill the air.

	A GRIZZLED NEWS-VENDOR standing behind his open air
	stand, calls out to Picard...

					VENDOR
			Hey Dix!

	The Men APPROACH.

					VENDOR
				(continuing)
			How's tricks?

	Picard doesn't know quite how to answer that
	question...

					PICARD
			Uh, she's fine... just fine.

					WHALEN
				(to Picard, softly)
			Wonderful! He really thinks
			you're Dixon Hill!

	A passing Pedestrian plunks a dollar on the counter.
	He sweeps up his paper and his change, and continues
	on.

	Picard notes that the sign on the stand reads "JOE'S
	NEWS AND MAGAZINES."

					PICARD
			Say Joe, I'd like to buy a paper
			too, but I don't have any money.

					VENDOR
			Catch me next time, Dix.

	He tosses a paper at Picard. The three from the
	Enterprise eagerly study its headlines....

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     18.

39   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(reading)
			"Hitler on the move... Roosevelt
			presses Congress for British
			aid... DiMaggio streak reaches
			thirty-seven?"

					DATA
			DiMaggio. Joltin' Joe, the
			Yankee clipper.

					WHALEN
				(to Picard)
			Baseball. A national obsession
			at the time.

					DATA
			The streak they refer to, will
			eventually reach fifty-six
			games...

	The vendor cackles again. He's finished with another
	customer and is listening to Data with amusement and
	fascination.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			And be snapped by a pair of
			journeyman hurlers for the
			Cleveland Indians --

					VENDOR
			Cleveland!!!

	The Vendor's explosive laughter turns to a hacking
	cough as he pounds his fist on the table...

					VENDOR
				(continuing; scornful)
			They got no pitching! They never
			got no pitching. What are ya,
			nuts or somethin'?

	Data continues, undaunted, reciting the facts from his
	computer memory...

					DATA
			The record will stand until the
			year 2026, when a shortstop for
			the London Kings--

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     19.

39   CONTINUED: (2)

					VENDOR
				(to Picard,
				 interrupting)
			Hey Dix, what gives with this guy?
				(leans forward, studies
				 Data's face)
			He ain't from around here, is he?

					PICARD
			Uh, no... he's not.
				(pause)
			He's from South America.

					VENDOR
			Yeah. He's got a nice tan.

	Picard is suddenly struck by something he sees in the
	paper. Whalen looks over his shoulder and reads the
	headline...

40   TIGHT ON THE HEADLINE

	Which reads "WEALTHY SOCIALITE MURDERED"

	The subhead reads: "POLICE HAVE SEVERAL LEADS IN BRUTAL
	SLAYING OF MRS. ARTHUR CLINTON BRADLEY."

41   ANGLE ON PICARD

	staring at the accompanying picture of Jessica Bradley.

					PICARD
				(somber)
			I should have listened to her.
			She told me someone was trying
			to kill her.

	Whalen notes that the captain almost looks guilty that
	he didn't do something to protect her.

					WHALEN
				(softly)
			She's a page from a book, sir.
			That's all she ever was.

					BELL (O.S.)
			Well, well, look what the cat
			dragged in.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     20.

41   CONTINUED:

	Two police detectives have APPEARED on the scene. BELL
	is a large man; a gruff career cop who clearly doesn't
	like Dixon Hill. McNARY is a young Robert Mitchum; his
	sad eyes show he's seen too many dark things during his
	nine years in Homicide.

	Data is searching the area, having taken Bell's remark
	literally.

					DATA
			Cat?

	Bell's mouth hangs open as he moves in for a closer
	look at the strange man...

					BELL
			What on Earth... Where the hell
			did he come from?

					VENDOR
			South America. Can't you tell?

	Bell circles Data, looking him up and down...

					BELL
			Wherever you're from, while
			you're in my town, keep your nose
			clean.

	Data REACTS. Bell turns his attention to Picard...

					BELL
				(continuing)
			Well, tough guy, this time you've
			really done it. Your goose is
			cooked, but good.

					MCNARY
				(looking down)
			I'm sorry about this, Dix.

					BELL
			Don't apologize to him'
				(to Picard, ?elligerent)
			Where were you last night between
			ten and midnight?

	Picard shoots his compatriots an amused glance.

					PICARD
			That would be a bit hard to
			explain.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     21.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					BELL
			Yeah? Well you'll have plenty
			of time to come up with something.
			You're goin' downtown.

					PICARD
			What for?

					BELL
			For the murder of Jessica Bradley.

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Geordi and Wesley are at Ops and Conn, Tasha at
	Security, Worf at Science One. Riker EXITS the
	turbolift and STEPS ONTO the bridge...

					RIKER
			Status report?

					TASHA
			We're being probed, sir.

					RIKER
			The Jarada.

					TASHA
			Most likely. But it's long
			range. Can't be certain where
			it's originating..

	The bridge SHUDDERS, and a brief HISSING NOISE is HEARD
	coming from the consoles...

43   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR

	The LIGHTS momentarily FLICKER as the probe races
	through the bowels of the ship.

44   INT. INTRANCE TO HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	WE HEAR A HIGH PITCHED COMPUTER BLEEP, and the Holodeck
	doors open by themselves. WE CAN VAGUELY SEE the
	hallway leading to Dixon Hill's office. Then, abruptly,
	the doors slam shut.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     22.

45   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	The SHUDDERING STOPS. The probing has been terminated.

					RIKER
				(half-smile)
			One could get the feeling they
			don't exactly trust us.

					GEORDI
			Commander, I'm receiving a
			subspace message from the Jarada.

					RIKER
			That's not part of the plan.
				(pause)
			Pipe it through.

	The VOICE WE HEAR is alien and hive-like. To our ears
	it SOUNDS LIKE THREE VOICES IN ONE (a deep male voice,
	a high-pitched female voice, and a ten-year-old
	child's voice).

					JARADAN'S COM VOICE
			En-ter-prise. The time has come
			to honor us. We await your
			greeting.

					RIKER
			This is Commander Riker, first
			officer of the Enterprise --

					JARADAN'S COM VOICE
			-- You are not captain?!

					RIKER
			No sir, I'm not. I suggest we
			commence with screen to screen
			communication so we can see each
			other --

	This time when the Jaradan interrupts it sounds
	distinctly angry. WE CAN HEAR A FAINT BUZZING SOUND in
	the background...

					JARALAN'S COM VOICE
			-- You offend us! We will not
			show ourselves to a mere
			subordinate. We await your
			captain's greeting with growing
			unrest. End of communication!

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     23.

45   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(sighing)
			Terrific.

	He turns to Geordi.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Get the captain. You'll find
			him in the Holodeck.

	Geordi nods and EXITS the bridge.

46   MOVE IN ON RIKER

	staring at the screen...

47   INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ON BEVERLY

	looking like a well-dressed woman from the forties.
	She straightens her dress, struggles with her handbag,
	and starts to step through the opening...

	Beverly only goes halfway before backing out. She
	seems puzzled and disoriented as she looks at the
	control panel wondering what went wrong.

	Looking a little worried, she tries again...

48   INT. POLICE STATION - ON BEVERLY

	This time stepping through effortlessly and coming out
	in a police station waiting room. Data and Whalen are
	examining the recreated memorabilia on the walls, while
	a police SERGEANT does paperwork at the front desk.

	Data turns to greet Beverly...

					DATA
			Hiya Doc. What's shakin'?
				(notes her pale look)
			Are you alright?

					BEVERLY
			I'm just a little dizzy, thank
			you. I had some trouble coming
			through. Where's Captain Picard?

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     24.

48   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			He's on ice.

					BEVERLY
			Pardon?

					DATA
			He's being grilled.

					BEVERLY
				(a little frustrated)
			What is he Data, a fish?

					WHALEN
				(laughing)
			The captain's being interrogated.
				(melodramatic)
			They think he's committed a
			murder.

					BEVERLY
				(a bit alarmed)
			Shouldn't we be doing something
			to help him?

					WHALEN
			Relax Doctor. It's all part of
			the game. Believe me, he's having
			the time of his life in there.

49   INT. INTERROGATION ROOM - CLOSE ON PICARD

	his face brightly lit. Little beads of sweat dot his
	forehead...

					PICARD
			I've told you everything I know.

					BELL (O.S.)
			Yeah? Well, you're just gonna
			have to tell us again. From the
			top.

	Picard leans back in his chair and smiles at his
	questioners. Their cigarette smoke swirls around his
	head, illuminated by the harsh white light.

					PICARD
			Very good. I've read all this
			before. It's exactly as it should
			be.

     STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT TWO     25.

49   CONTINUED:

					BELL (O.S.)
			Spill it!

50   INT. HOLODECK ENTRANCE (CORRIDOR) - CLOSE ON GEORDI

	A grave look on his face. He punches the intercom.

					GEORDI
			La Forge to bridge.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker here.

					GEORDI
				(with difficulty)
			I can't find the captain, sir.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON RIKER

					RIKER
			I told you, he's in the Holodeck.

52   INT. HOLODECK ENTRANCE (CORRIDOR) - CLOSE ON GEORDI

					GEORDI
			Something's... gone wrong.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	There's silence on the bridge. Everyone's heard the
	strange halting tone of Lieutenant La Forge. He sounds
	serious.

					RIKER
			What are you saying Lieutenant?

54   INT. HOLODECK ENTRANCE (CORRIDOR) - ON GEORDI

	PULL BACK SLOWLY as Geordi stops trying to access the
	panel.

					GEORDI
			I can't communicate with them.
			I can't access the program -- and
			I can't open the doors.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

55   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Ship's log, supplemental. First
			officer reporting. Due to an
			unknown breakdown in the Holodeck,
			we are unable to locate the
			captain and his party...

56   OMITTED

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - OVERHEAD SHOT, MOVING IN ON RIKER

					RIKER
			Tasha, take over. I'm going to
			Holdeck Three.

58   WIDER ANGLE

	Wesley, at Ops, spins in his chair to face Riker.

					WESLEY
			Commander?... I've studied all
			the technical manuals on the
			Holodeck. I think I could be of
			some help down there.

					RIKER
			Geordi's well equipped to deal
			with the situation, Wes. Right
			now, your duties are on the
			bridge.

					TROI
				(softly)
			His mother's in there too, sir.

					RIKER
			Come on, Wesley.

					WESLEY
			Thank you sir.

	They EXIT the bridge and Tasha takes Riker's seat.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    27.

59   INT. INTERROGATION ROOM - WIDE ANGLE

	The captain is still sitting under the hot light of an
	arc lamp. Bell is leaning forward, intensely grilling
	him. McNary stands in the shadows...

					BELL
			... And you say you'd never met
			her before she came to hire you.

					PICARD
			I've already told you that.
			Twice.

					BELL
			Yeah? Well you're gonna tell me
			again.

					PICARD
				(rising)
			Look fellows, this is no longer
			amusing.

	The big cop roughly shoves Picard back into his seat.
	Picard is surprised by the amount of force he uses.
	McNary quickly moves in, restraining his partner.

					McNARY
			Easy, Mike!

	He moves the steaming detective away from Picard.

					BELL
			You think you're tough, Hill!
			But you're nothing! You're
			garbage!

	Bell angrily shakes free from his partner's grasp.
	McNary goes over and crouches by Picard.

					McNARY
				(small smile)
			Don't take him too seriously, Dix.
			His old lady's been giving him
			a hard time. You know how it is.

					PICARD
			I need to get out of here.

					McNARY
			Yeah. I'll see what I can do.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    28.

60   INT. POLICE STATION WAITING ROOM - WIDE ANGLE

	Whalen and Data continue to move about the room,
	fascinated by everything from the chairs to the light
	bulbs. To them, this is a firsthand look at ancient
	history.

	Beverly is once again struggling with her handbag when
	she notices that the desk sergeant is staring at her...

					BEVERLY
				(moving toward him)
			Something on your mind?

					SERGEANT
			Yeah. But I'm not sure I can
			repeat it in mixed company.
				(leering)
			You're a pretty hep lookin' broad.

					BEVERLY
			Is that good?

					SERGEANT
			It ain't bad. You like Charlie
			McCarthy?

					BEVERLY
			McCarthy?... Oh, you mean the man
			who hunted Communist witches.

					SERGEANT
				(lecherous)
			I got two tickets to the show
			tomorrow night.

					DATA (O.S.)
			Do you mind if I experiment with
			this device?

	Data is standing beside the desk, gazing at a vending
	machine. The sergeant is greatly annoyed at being
	interrupted while making his move.

					SERGANT
			I don't care what you do.

					DATA
			Thanks, Mac.

	The sergeant is about to continue, but is once again
	sidetracked by Data. The android is going haywire,
	pulling lever after lever at super speed. The sergeant
	can't believe his eyes.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    29.

60   CONTINUED:

					SERGEANT
			Who is this jerk?

61   INT. INTERROGATION ROOM - WIDE ANGLE

	Bell and McNary have been arguing in a corner of the
	room. As McNary approaches Picard, it's clear that
	he's won for the time being.

					McNARY
			Okay Dix. We're bustin' you out
			of here.

					PICARD
				(rising)
			That's welcome news.

					BELL
				(calling out, hostile)
			You better not try to leave town.

					PICARD
				(wry)
			It's been a pleasure, sir.

	Bell glowers at him and EXITS the room, slamming the
	door behind him.

					PICARD
				(dryly)
			I get the feeling he doesn't like
			me.

					McNARY
			We know you're dealing with The
			Fat Man, Dixon. Take it from a
			friend; it doesn't help your case.

					PICARD
			I'll keep it in mind.

	He rises and offers his hand to McNary. For some
	reason it really does feel like he's an old and trusted
	friend.

					PICARD
			Thank you. For helping me.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    30.

61   CONTINUED:

					McNARY
			Forget it.
				(pats Picard's shoulder)
			When you comin' over for supper?
			The kids'd love to see you, and
			you know how much you love
			Sharon's cooking.

					PICARD
				(thoughtful smile)
			Soon, my friend. But at the
			moment I have other duties.

					McNARY
			Blonde or brunette?

	The two men share a laugh. McNary opens the door...

					PICARD
				(choosing his words)
			She's a lady all right... and her
			name's Enterprise.

					McNARY
			Sounds like a working girl.
				(laughs)
			I'll stop by the office with a
			bottle of scotch. You can tell
			me all about her.

62   INT. WAITING ROOM - WIDE ANGLE

	Picard steps out into the waiting room.

					WHALEN
			Have a good time?

					PICARD
			I'm not sure. Sometimes it seemed
			too real.
				(to Beverly)
			Glad you could make it.
				(looks her up and down)
			I must say, you wear it well.

					BEVERLY
				(sly smile)
			Why thank you, Mister Hill.

	They lock eyes for a moment...

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    31.

62   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I think it's time we got back to
			the Enterprise.

					WHALEN
				(good-natured)
			We are on the Enterprise, Captain.

					PICARD
				(chuckling)
			Yes. Of course we are.

					BEVERLY
			Do we have time to see your
			office?

					PICARD
			I don't see why not.

	Picard leads them to the door. Data begins to
	struggle with the doorknob. He pushes and pulls on
	it as the others look on in amusement. Finally Whalen
	reaches over and shows him the way. Picard pulls the
	door open...

63   INT. OPEN DOOR LEADING TO HALLWAY (OPTICAL)

	WE CAN SEE the hallway in Dixon Hill's office building.

					PICARD
			The Holodeck makes excellent use
			of a finite space.

64   INT. DIXON HILL'S WAITING ROOM

	They ENTER to find the same little man we saw before,
	waiting for Dixon Hill.

					LEECH
			Ah, Mister Hill. You've been
			avoiding me.

					WHALEN
				(to Picard)
			It's Felix Leech! It has to be.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    32.

64   CONTINUED:

					LEECH
			You know me, sir?

					WHALEN
			Well, I've read about you. Many
			times.

	Picard steps past Leech, leading his crew into the
	office...

					PICARD
			I'm sorry Mister Leech, but we
			really must be going. Call again
			tomorrow.

	Leech follows them, growing angry...

					LEECH
			You're being quite rude, Mister
			Hill. You haven't even introduced
			me to your charming companions.

	Picard goes to the exiting place.

					PICARD
			That'll have to wait.

					LEECH
				(raising voice)
			We have business! Urgent
			business.

	Picard turns to see that Leech has pulled a gun on him.

					LEECH
				(continuing)
			You're not going anywhere. Not
			until we have a little chat.

65
thru	OMITTED
66

67   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Tasha punches the intercom...

					TASHA
			Bridge to Holodeck. We're
			approaching Torona Four.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    33.

68   INT. HOLODECK ENTRANCE - ANGLE ON RIKER

	with Wesley, Geordi and technicians working behind
	him.

					RIKER
			Any word from the Jarada?

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Not a thing, sir.

					RIKER
			They may be testing us. Seeing
			if we'll stick to the
			arrangements.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			What do we do now, sir?

					WORF
			We wait.

					GEORDI
				(to Riker)
			Everything checks out so far.
			Ensign Crusher believes the
			trouble may have been caused by
			the Jaradan probe. If so, it
			could be very difficult to
			locate.

69
thru	OMITTED
70

71   INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - WIDE ANGLE

	Leech is still holding a gun on everyone.

					LEECH
				(perturbed)
			I'm not a man to be toyed with,
			Mister Hill. You were hired to
			locate a certain object. I demand
			to know what you've done with it.

					PICARD
			I can't help you, Mister Leech.
			I'm afraid this game is over.

					LEECH
			I assure you, this is no game!

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT THREE    34.

71   CONTINUED:

					WHALEN
				(laughing)
			Take it from me Leech, you'll
			never find it.
				(moves toward him)
			Now... give me the gun.

	Whalen takes another step -- a SHOT RINGS OUT. The
	historian staggers backwards, amazed at the hole in
	his chest. A circle of blood spreads as he slumps
	to the floor. Beverly rushes to him, he looks up at
	Picard, shock registering on his pale face.

					WHALEN
				(continuing; softly)
			But... they're not real.

					BEVERLY
			This man has been shot. If we
			don't get him to Sickbay, he'll
			die.

	This game is now being played for keeps.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    35.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

72   INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - WIDE ANGLE

	Beverly is ministering to the fallen form of Whalen.

					BEVERLY
			There's massive internal bleeding --

					PICARD
			How could this happen?

					LEECH
			It'll happen again if you don't
			cooperate.

	Picard is furious. He lunges at Leech, striking him
	and knocking the gun from his hands. Leech is
	startled, backing out of the room, wide-eyed...

					LEECH
				(continuing)
			You struck me! How dare you!

	When Picard moves toward him, he backpedals hurriedly
	to the door.

					LEECH
				(continuing; almost
				 hyperventilating)
			You'll be sorry! The Fat Man
			isn't going to like this!

	He SCOOTS OUT the door and around the corner. Picard
	instinctively starts to go after him--

					BEVERLY
			We have to get him to Sickbay!

					PICARD
				(to computer)
			Exit!

	They look to the wall. No response.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Computer! Exit!

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    36.

72   CONTINUED:

	Still no response.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We'll try the other exit.

	Data dashes to the other exit.

72A  ON DATA

	At the non-existent exit.

					DATA
			Computer! Identify exit!

	Nothing happens. Data turns and sprints back to the
	others.

72B  FULL SHOT.

	Data REJOINS the group.

					DATA
			There is a programming
			malfunction. The computer refuses
			to identify the exits.

					BEVERLY
			I'm losing his pulse!

	Picard GOES TO the wall.

					PICARD
			Computer, this is the captain!
			Identify exit!

	He walks along the wall, pounding it angrily, hunting
	for the exit.

73   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

					RIKER
			Standard orbit, Mister Worf.

					WORF
			Aye sir, standard orbit.

74   OMITTED

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    37.

75   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE EMPHASIZING RIKER

	who's looking at the screen with great concern and more
	than a little anger. He punches the intercom...

					RIKER
			Riker to Holodeck.

76   INT. HOLODECK ENTRANCE - ON GEORDI AND WESLEY

	intensely examining a complex circuitry panel.

					GEORDI
				(trace of frustration)
			Nothing yet, Commander.

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON RIKER

	fit to be tied.

					RIKER
			We're running out of time.

78
thru	OMITTED
80

81   INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - WIDE ANGLE

	The three from the Enterprise are still combing the
	walls.

					BEVERLY
			It's no use. It's just not here
			anymore.

	Picard backs away from the wall, looking grim.

					PICARD
			Suggestions, Mister Data?

					DATA
			I am at a loss. We are in a
			Holodeck-created building of 1941.
			The computer has refused to accept
			voice commands. The controls for
			the environment are therefore not
			accessible. They are outside in
			the reality of the Holodeck.

					BEVERLY
			I could use some light.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    38.

81   CONTINUED:

	Data grabs a floor lamp to help Beverly. He is
	mystified by the lamp cord, when it pulls from its
	socket and the lamp GOES OUT. Picard quickly solves
	the problem by hitting a wall switch and ILLUMINATING
	the room from the overhead lights. Data replaces the
	lamp cord in the socket when the SOUNDS OF FOOTSTEPS
	are HEARD coming down the hall.

82   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	Three shadows are seen through the glass. This time,
	no one bothers to knock.

	Leech ENTERS, FOLLOWED BY A GUN-TOTING THUG. It's
	clear this isn't a friendly visit. These two move
	aside so that a Third Man can enter.

	CYRUS REDBLOCK STROLLS IN slowly. He's a massive man
	-- imposing in his white Panama suit and straw hat. He
	hangs his hat on a rack and wipes his sweaty brow with
	a large white handkerchief.

					REDBLOCK
				(gravelly, clipped
				 British accent)
			Good day, Mister Hill. My name
			is Cyrus Redblock. I hope you
			don't mind us dropping in.

					PICARD
			I see I have no choice.

					REDBLOCK
				(explosive laugh)
			Life is an endless stream of
			choices. Unfortunately, you have
			chosen to make my life more
			difficult.

	Redblock's beady eyes are already searching the room.

					REDBLOCK
				(continuing)
			I don't suppose you'd be foolish
			enough to hide it here.

					PICARD
			I don't suppose so.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    39.

82   CONTINUED:

					REDBLOCK
			Still, I'm sure you won't mind
			if we take a look around.

					BEVERLY
			I wish you'd quit asking, since
			it's obvious you're going to do
			it anyway. It's a big waste of
			time.

					REDBLOCK
			Good manners, Madam, are never
			a waste.
				(to Picard and Data)
			Civility, gentlemen. Always
			civility.

	With his thug wielding a gun, Redblock prods Picard
	and company into Dixon Hill's office. Upon seeing
	Whalen's body, Redblock loses some of his gentlemanly
	air...

					REDBLOCK
				(continuing; to thug)
			Get that stiff out of here.

					BEVERLY
			He's not dead.

					REDBLOCK
			From his pallor, he soon will be.

					THUG
			You want I should throw him in
			the garbage, boss?

					REDBLOCK
			The next room will do nicely for
			now.

	His henchman starts to comply. Picard moves to stop him,
	but Leech quickly puts a gun to his head.

					REDBLOCK
				(continuing; to Leech)
			Which one struck you?

					LEECH
				(indignant)
			It was Hill.

	Redblock nods at Leech, who uses his gun to backhand
	Picard across the face. A trickle of blood is a
	tangible reminder of the hazards of this world.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    40.

82   CONTINUED: (2)

					REDBLOCK
			For every action, there is an
			equal and opposite reaction. A
			truism that you have sadly
			neglected.

	The front door opens and an unsuspecting Lieutenant
	McNary WALKS IN. He's quickly disarmed by the thug
	and brought before Redblock and Leech.

					McNARY
				(to Picard)
			I saw your light and figured you
			were working late.
				(looks around room)
			Guess I was right.

	He takes a long look at Redblock and Leech...

					McNARY
				(continuing; cool)
			Nice company you're keeping, Dix.
			You forget to take the trash out
			this morning?

	The thug slugs McNary in the stomach, doubling him
	over. Redblock wipes his brow...

					REDBLOCK
			I'm a tolerant man, but I don't
			tolerate disrespect.

					DATA
			Your devotion to etiquette is
			highly admirable, sir. However,
			your methods leave much to be
			desired.

	For the first time, Redblock and Leech turn their
	attention to the dapper man with the silvery skin.
	They move toward him, menacingly...

					REDBLOCK
			What have we here?

					LEECH
			Looks like a ghost.

					REDBLOCK
			Where do you suppose he's from?

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    41.

82   CONTINUED: (3)

	Leech moves closer, grabbing Data's hat and circling
	him for a better look. Looking at Leech, with his
	bulging, sleepy eyes, Data feels like an ant under a
	microscope.

	Leech breaks into a slow devious smile, as he holds
	a gun to Data's chin.

					LEECH
			Where were you hatched, anyway?

	Data looks to Picard, then back at Leech

					DATA
			Central America.

	Redblock pushes the gun aside and stands nose to nose
	with Data.

					REDBLOCK
				(fascinated,
				 half-whisper)
			I've been all over this world and
			I must say, I've not seen anything
			like you.

					PICARD
			He's not from this world. None
			of us are.

	Redblock's first reaction is surprise. He quickly
	smothers it with laughter. Picard elaborates, using
	Redblock's legendary greed as an enticement.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We come from a world of fabulous
			riches. A world of objects --
			far greater in value than the one
			you seek.

83   CLOSE ON REDBLOCK

	Of course he doesn't believe it, but the mere thought
	of this kind of world has his head buzzing.

84   TWO SHOT TO INCLUDE LEECH

	who senses what's on Redblock's mind. Leech somehow
	feels threatened by these thoughts...

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    42.

84   CONTINUED:

					LEECH
				(to Picard, angry)
			That's ridiculous! You're a
			private dick. We've met before
			and you never mentioned any of
			this.

					McNARY
			He's right, Dix. That's pretty
			weak stuff. I can't even buy
			that line of guff.

					PICARD
			I am not Dixon Hill.

					BEVERLY
				(to others)
			He's not!

85   CLOSE ON McNARY

	rolling his eyes.

					PICARD
			I only look like Dixon Hill.

					DATA
				(to Redblock)
			He speaks the truth, sir. From
			your point of view, he is only
			a fiction, a facsimile, a
			knock-off, a cheap imitation.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Mister Data.

					DATA
				(to Picard, chagrined)
			Sorry sir, that did not come out
			quite the way I interded.

86   ANGLE ON REDBLOCK

	rubbing his chin, sporting an evil grin...

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    43.

86   CONTINUED:

					REDBLOCK
			Very good. Very, very, good.
			What wonderful fiction! Quite
			entertaining. I admire your skill
			at trying to obfuscate our sense
			of reality.

					DATA
			It is you who are not real, sir.

					PICARD
			Data--

					DATA
				(innocently)
			It is you who are imaginary
			characters derived from a work
			of fiction.

87   ANGLE ON LEECH

	not liking what he's hearing, as though deep down he
	sensed it was true.

88   WIDE ANGLE

					McNARY
			Give it up, fellas. These guys
			are too smart to fall for that
			story.

					DATA
				(apologetic)
			I am afraid you are not real either,
			Lieutenant.

89   ON McNARY

	who feels a cold flash for an instant, then shakes his
	head derisively.

90   ANGLE ON LEECH

					LEECH
			I don't want to hear any more
			of this! You're making me crazy!

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    44.

91   TWO SHOT - BEVERLY AND LEECH

					PICARD
			Deep down, you all sense the
			truth. Deep down, you know you're
			not real. All of you.

					LEECH
				(waving gun)
			Shut up!!
				(growing frantic)
			Let me shoot them, Mister
			Redblock. Let me kill them, one
			by one.

92   FULL SHOT

	Beverly is still tending Whalen while Redblock is
	pondering what to do.

					REDBLOCK
				(analytical)
			A most interesting situation.
			Perhaps we should test this
			theory by killing one of them.

					BEVERLY
			You've already done that! This
			man is dying! This whole thing
			is senseless!

					REDBLOCK
			Hardly! Senseless killing is
			immoral. But killing for a
			purpose is often ingenious.

					LEECH
			Well said, Mister Redblock.
			What's our purpose?

	Leech pulls out a stiletto, casually places it against
	Picard's chest. As he speaks, he slowly begins to
	pluck the buttons off Picard's shirt...

					REDBLOCK
			We are on a quest for knowledge,
			Mister Leech.
				(to Picard)
			We want the item.

	He coolly runs the blade over Picard's Adam's apple...

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FOUR    45.

92   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We don't have it.

					LEECH
			Shall I kill him?

					REDBLOCK
			No, kill the woman!

93
thru	OMITTED
94

95   ON BEVERLY

	trying to maintain her composure as Leech's gun COMES
	INTO FRAME, pointed straight at her head.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

12:[2,#b]
    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE    46.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

96   INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - WIDE ANGLE

	Leech is poised to pull the trigger...

					PICARD
			Redblock. I have the item.

97   ANGLE ON REDBLOCK

	intrigued by Picard's offer.

					REDBLOCK
			At last. I knew it! God, man,
			you are a character! Waiting
			until the last moment! Testing
			my resolve! What an ally you
			would make! Now -- where is it?

98   TWO SHOT - REDBLOCK AND PICARD

					PICARD
			I'll explain. But first, tell
			Leech to back off.

99   WIDER ANGLE

	Redblock mulls it over.

					REDBLOCK
			Put the gun down, Mister Leech.

	Leech's shoulders slump. He's gravely disappointed.

					LEECH
			But I want to kill her!

					REDBLOCK
			Perhaps later. It won't harm us
			to listen to Mister Hill.

					MCNARY
			Don't make any deals with that
			slime, Dix!

	Redblock's thug raps McNary's chin with his gun,
	knocking the detective to the ground.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE    47.

99   CONTINUED:

					REDBLOCK
				(to Picard)
			Begin. Make your thoughts
			fruitful and your words eloquent.
				(rumbling laugh)
			Your lovely friend's life depends
			upon it.

					PICARD
			There is a price.

					REDBLOCK
			By God, man, I knew we were of
			the same stripe. Name it.

					PICARD
			Mister Whalen's life. You must
			help us save him.

100  OMITTED

101  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Riker is standing between the Conn and the Ops looking
	over Worf's shoulder at something on his monitor.
	Suddenly, the bridge CRACKLES with BLUE LIGHT, knocking
	Riker off balance...

					RIKER
			What the devil --

					TASHA
			Probes! I'm reading several
			of them, sir. All locked on to
			us.

					WORF
			Verified. Coming from the
			Jaradans!

102  OMITTED

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE    48.

103  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Worf and Tasha work furiously to counteract the beams.
	WE CAN HEAR the steady DRONE of the Enterprise's
	ENGINES, straining to meet the challenge...

					RIKER
				(angry)
			Open hailing frequencies.

					TASHA
			Frequencies open, sir.

					RIKER
			This is Commander Riker, aboard
			the Enterprise. We demand that
			you --

	Riker cuts off as a LOUD NOISE COMES OVER THE COM,
	drowning him out. It's the SOUND OF BUZZING, as though
	a microphone had been stuck down an angry hornets'
	nest.

					RIKER
				(continuing; holding
				 ears)
			Cut that off!

	Tasha does so, and the only thing WE HEAR is the HARD
	PRESSED SOUND of the ship's ENGINES.

104  INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ON GEORDI

	Wesley and Technicians in background.

					GEORDI
				(into Com)
			Lieutenant La Forge to bridge.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker here.

					GEORDI
			Is everything all right, sir?
			We felt quite a surge down here
			--

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes. Status report.

					GEORDI
			We think we have something, sir.
			I'll let Ensign Crusher explain.

    STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE    49.

104  CONTINUED:

	Wesley is examining a dismantled panel of circuitry,
	using a pointed bifocal instrument that allows him to
	see microscopically.

					WESLEY
				(speaking up)
			I've found three --

105  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON RIKER

					RIKER
			Forget the explanation! Can you
			repair it?

106  INT. HOLODECK ENTRANCE - ON WESLEY

					WESLEY
			I don't know if I should. If
			this isn't done correctly, the
			program could abort and everyone
			inside could vanish.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Do you need more time to study
			it?

					WESLEY
			No, sir. Whether we do it now
			or later, the risk will be the
			same.

107  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON RIKER

	as he thinks for a moment.

					RIKER
			Do it.

108  INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - WIDE ANGLE

					PICARD
				(passionate, to
				 Redblock)
			If we can find the way of getting
			him to our Sickbay by fixing our
			computer --

         STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE        50.

108  CONTINUED:

					REDBLOCK
			Computer? I do not know this
			word.

	Picard sighs. Nothing is coming easy...

109  INT. HOLODECK ENTRANCE - CLOSE ON WESLEY

	working on the circuitry.

110  INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - ON DATA, REDBLOCK AND LEECH

					DATA
			-- A mechanical or electronic
			apparatus capable of carrying out
			repetitious and highly complex
			mathematical operations at high
			speed.

111  ANGLE ON LEECH

	becoming infuriated with Data's rambling definition.

					DATA (O.S.)
			Computers are used to control,
			perform, process, or store --

					LEECH
			Enough!
				(to Redblock)
			Let me kill him. He's beginning
			to irritate me.

112  FLASH CUT TO WESLEY

	working intently. There is a BLUE FLASH.

113  BACK TO HILL'S OFFICE

	where Leech is taking aim at Data.

	Suddenly, the ENTIRE SETTING CHANGES and all involved
	find themselves in A SNOWY ALIEN LANDSCAPE. The wind
	is howling like a bitch, driving Leech to his knees and
	ripping the hat off the thug's head.

         STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE        51.

113  CONTINUED:

	This is a hellish place -- imagine the North Pole in
	a hurricane. The wind is screaming like a banshee;
	chilling everyone to the bone.

	Then, just as suddenly, they're ALL BACK IN THE OFFICE.

	They're frozen in their tracks, still shell-shocked
	and shivering from the sudden change in climate.

114  CLOSE ON McNARY

	amazed by what's happened.

115  CLOSE ON LEECH

	terrified by what's happened.

116  MOVE IN ON REDBLOCK

	intrigued by what's happened.

117  BACK TO SHOT

					DATA
				(indicating wall)
			Captain, the exit...

	The BLUE STREAK has REAPPEARED on the closet door...

					PICARD
				(to Redblock)
			That's it! The way into our
			world.

	Leech is still trembling, looking around paranoically
	as though waiting to be transported back to that frozen
	hell. But Redblock has shaken off the snowy cold. He
	waddles up to the exit spot and examines it with great
	interest.

					REDBLOCK
			Remarkable. Is this a two-way
			passage? Can one enter your world
			and return to this one simply by
			stepping through?

         STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE        52.

117  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes. Allow us to help Mister
			Whalen, and we'll return with
			the item.

118  EXTREMELY CLOSE ON REDBLOCK

	his beady eyes aglow, his swollen tongue sliding over
	his parched lips as he thinks of the item. He begins
	to chuckle... it grows into a laugh... then a belly
	laugh...

119  PULL BACK

	as Redblock practically explodes with laughter. Soon
	the thugs are joining in. Finally, even the weak-kneed
	Leech has broken into little machine gun bursts of
	laughter.

					REDBLOCK
				(to Picard)
			By God, sir, you are a scamp!
			To think that I would wait here
			--

					DATA
			If you are thinking of going
			through yourself sir, I can assure
			you that is not possible.

					REDBLOCK
			Not possible!
				(laughs again)
			One look at you sir, proves
			anything is possible.

	Picard is eyeing the exit, wondering if he should try
	and make a break for it. The Thug pulls a large
	pistol.

					REDBLOCK
			Stand back, Mister Hill. I would
			shoot you myself, but I don't want
			to rob my assistant of his
			greatest pleasure.

					THUG
			Thanks, boss.

         STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE        53.

119  CONTINUED:

					REDBLOCK
				(to thug)
			After we've gone, kill them all.
			Make sure no one ever finds the
			bodies.

					McNARY
			You're insane! You think you can
			kill a cop and get away with it?

					REDBLOCK
			Why not? I've done it before.
			Come, Mister Leech.

	Leech joins him, still a little tentative. Redblock
	takes a long look at the exit.

					REDBLOCK
				(continuing; dramatic)
			Our destiny awaits.
				(to Picard)
			Au revoir et bon chance, mon ami!

	Side by side, the two Men STEP THROUGH the portal.
	The thug puts the gun on Picard. Data steps forward
	and pinches its muzzle closed. The thug makes a move
	to Data and Data decks him.

120  INT. ENTERPRISE HALLWAY - CLOSE ON REDBLOCK AND LEECH

	The glitch is still glitching -- they have come out
	though a back wall of the Holodeck, not the main
	Holodeck entrance.

	They step out into an empty hallway. Leech is bug-eyed
	and nervous. Redblock is wide-eyed and deliriously
	happy...

					REDBLOCK
				(whisper)
			Another world.
				(louder)
			A whole new world to plunder!

					LEECH
				(flat)
			Uh-oh.
					REDBLOCK
				(irritated)
			What is it?

         STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE        54.

120  CONTINUED:

	Too mesmerized to speak, Leech simply nods down toward
	their feet. Redblock looks down and SHRIEKS...

121  PULL BACK (OPTICAL)

	to SEE that they are each DEMATERIALIZING, from the
	bottom up. They look on in abstract horror as their
	feet and legs completely DISAPPEAR.

	Redblock cries out to the heavens as his chest
	VAPORIZES...

					REDBLOCK
			Nooo!! I want to live!! I want--

	Their torsos and heads go the same way, until THERE IS
	NOTHING LEFT....

122  INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ON GEORDI AND WESLEY

					GEORDI
				(into Com)
			We've done it, but still no sign
			of them.

123  OMITTED

124  INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK

					GEORDI
			Should we go inside?

125  INT. DIXON HILL'S WAITING ROOM - WIDE ANGLE

					PICARD
				(to Data, indicating
				 Exit)
			Pick him up. Get him to Sickbay.

					DATA
			What about you?

					PICARD
			I'll follow you. Now go!

	Picking their way through the Office, Data, carrying
	Whalen, and Beverly EXIT.

         STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE        55.

125  CONTINUED:

	Picard turns to McNary.

					PICARD
			I can't think of a way to thank
			you. You know I can't take you
			with me.

					MCNARY
				(nodding)
			Someone's gotta book this creep.
				(indicates thug)
			Once a cop always a cop, I guess.

	The OFFICE FLOOR RUMBLES again.

					PICARD
				(empathetic)
			I have to go.

					McNARY
			So this is the big good-bye.

	They shake hands like two old friends who are about to
	part forever. This is The Big Good-bye.

126  MOVE IN ON THEM

					McNARY
			Tell me something, Dixon.
				(worried)
			When you've gone.... will this
			world still exist?.. Will my wife
			and kids still be waiting for me
			at home?

					PICARD
				(pause, sadly)
			I honestly don't know. Good-bye
			my friend.

	Picard STEPS THROUGH.

	After a few moments, McNary's entire world goes PITCH
	BLACK.

127  INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ON THEM

	Picard steps back out onto the Enterprise. Data
	hurriedly takes Whalen away. Wesley rushes to Beverly,
	who hugs him as she follows Data.

         STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE        56.

128  OMITTED

129  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

					TASHA
			Captain!

	Picard hurries to the Command Area and takes his seat.

					RIKER
			Are you ready, sir?

					PICARD
			As ready as I'll ever be. Open
			hailing frequencies.

					TASHA
			Frequencies open.

					PICARD
				(into com,
				 commandingly)
			This is Jean-Luc Picard, captain
			of the USS Enterprise. Aaaaard
			kraxon Leeeeesss...

130  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

131  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Picard is finishing his greeting. The others on the
	bridge are holding completely still, praying that
	nothing goes wrong...

					PICARD
			Risssssss... Trassssss.... Trasulah!

	The captain has completed his recitation. There's dead
	silence as the officers await the Jaradan reaction. WE
	SEE their faces as the JARADAN LEADER APPEARS on
	Screen.

	WE SEE him from the shoulders up... He is indeed
	wasp-like: black and yellow, with pointed insectile
	features and waving black antennae.

					JARADAN'S COM VOICE
			You have... honored us with
			your words of greeting. A new
			day dawns between us.

         STAR TREK: "The Big Good-bye" - 10/14/87 - ACT FIVE        57.

131  CONTINUED:

	There's great joy and relief on the bridge. Picard
	takes a deep breath. Riker smiles at him...

					RIKER
				(nonchalant)
			So... Have a nice vacation?

	Picard gives him a long smile, but doesn't answer...

					PICARD
			It was a nice place to visit,
			but I wouldn't want to die there.

132  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	PULLING OUT of orbit, and HEADING for deep space...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Datalore" 
                          #40271-114 
                              
                           Story by 
                         Robert Lewin 
                              and 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                         Robert Lewin 
                              and 
                       Gene Roddenberry 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                       OCTOBER 26, 1987

            STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Datalore" 

                             CAST 

                   PICARD         
                   RIKER          
                   BEVERLY        
                   DATA (plus DATA as LORE)
                   DATA/LORE (PHOTO-DOUBLE)
                   TASHA          
                   WORF           
                   GEORDI         
                   WESLEY         
                   CHIEF ENGINEER ARGYLE
                   COMPUTER VOICE (MAJEL BARRETT)

            STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Datalore" 

                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              Main bridge
              Data's Quarters          DATA'S PLANET
              Sickbay
              Observation Lounge       CRYSTAL ENTITY
              Corridor
              Captain's Ready Room
              turbolift
              Cargo Room Transporter Three
          
            DATA'S PLANET
              Underground Complex
              Colony Laboratory
              Storage Area
              corridor

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Datalore"    
                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at high warp against an array of stars.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41242.4.
			Our last assignment has taken us
			into the remote Omicron Theta
			star system, home of our android
			crewmember Lieutenant Commander
			Data. Although we are due...

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Everyone at his regular station with the exception of
	Data whose station is manned by WESLEY.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... at our next assignment, I have
			decided to increase velocity to
			warp eight to visit Data's home
			planet for a few hours in the
			hopes of unraveling some of the
			mystery of his beginnings.

	GEORDI turns to RIKER.

					GEORDI
			Sir, we are now twenty minutes
			from Omicron Theta...
				(checks reading)
			... mark!

	Riker gets a nod from PICARD, replies to Geordi.

					RIKER
			Stand by for subwarp; head for
			standard orbit of Data's planet.
				(to Picard)
			Wonder why Data hasn't come up
			here.

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - TEASER          2.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			He said he wanted to be alone.
			Perhaps it's a bigger moment for
			him than we thought.
				(turns to Wesley)
			If he needs a formal invitation,
			Ensign, you do the honors.

					WESLEY
				(to his feet)
			Yes sir!

	Wesley heads quickly toward the turbolift.

					PICARD
			Walk!

	Wesley slows to a walk.

3    INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	Totally bare except for a quite sophisticated wall
	computer and a mirror on a tripod which DATA now stands
	in front of watching himself. He SNEEZES. It is not
	a good sneeze, comes off rather artificial. Data tries
	again, harder... but not much better. Then a CHIME
	and Wesley ENTERS.

					WESLEY
				(excitedly)
			Data... !

	Data SNEEZES a third time. Wesley stops, puzzled.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			What are you doing?

					DATA
			Sneezing.

					WESLEY
			Have you got a... a "cold?"

					DATA
			A cold what?

					WESLEY
			It's a disease my mother says
			people used to get.

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - TEASER          3.

3    CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(nods)
			Ah. But humans still sneeze for
			other reasons and I cannot seem
			to do it right.

	Another artificial sounding SNEEZE.

					WESLEY
			How can you be practicing sneezing
			when you're arriving for the first
			time at your home planet? Aren't
			you interested in that?

	Without changing tone of voice or expression, Data
	heads with Wesley for the door of the cabin.

					DATA
			More than interested. Fascinated.
			One might say agog. But I find
			sneezing interesting also.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	From the Main Viewer WE CAN SEE that the starship is
	at subwarp now, and a rather BROWNISH LOOKING PLANET
	IS COMING INTO VIEW in the distance.

					TASHA
				(checking readings)
			Confirming Class M reading there.
			But...
				(checks readings)
			... but the sensors aren't showing
			any life readings. Not even
			vegetation.

					PICARD
			Strange. The cruiser that found
			Data reported farmland here.

	Data and Wesley EMERGE from the turbolift, CROSS ONTO
	the bridge. Riker turns to Data, indicates Helm.

					RIKER
			Want to take her into orbit, Data?

					DATA
			No thank you, sir.

       STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - TEASER       4.

4    CONTINUED:

	Riker, surprised, indicates for Wesley to fill Data's
	Helm position again. Data instead, walks forward and
	examines the PLANET COMING CLOSER, more than filling
	the Main Viewer screen. All eyes are on Data as he
	examines his home planet on the viewer, then turns and
	moves back to take a seat in the Command Area.

					PICARD
			Continue on into close parking
			orbit.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

					DATA
				(beat; to Picard)
			I could say "home, sweet home,"
			sir... if I understood how the
			word sweet applies.

					PICARD
			It usually refers to the memories.

					RIKER
			But usually one's own memories,
			Captain.
				(to Data)
			Do the memories you were given
			include "farms?"

					DATA
			Affirmative, sir. Turning soil,
			seeding, harvesting... but the
			colony's principal interest was
			science.

					TASHA
			Data, I can't understand how you
			can hold the memories of four
			hundred eleven people. If that
			means every experience, every day
			they lived...

					DATA
			It does not, unfortunately. It
			means only the knowledge they had
			accumulated. Actually, I am quite
			deficient in some basic human
			information.
				(to Picard)
			Sneezing, for example.

       STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - TEASER       5.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			"Sneezing?"

					GEORDI
			Approaching close parking orbit,
			sir.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Assemble your away party,
			Commander.

	Riker stands; Picard smiles at Data.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			This is an exciting moment for
			you, Data. I'm tempted to lead
			the away team down myself, except
			for the fact the first officer
			would object...

					RIKER
			How would Starfleet judge me if
			I didn't, sir? An entire Earth
			colony did disappear down there.

	As Riker stands, replacements are ENTERING to take over
	the bridge positions of Geordi, Worf and Tasha who will
	move to the turbolift with him.

					WORF
				(to Data)
			You have no memory at all of what
			happened to them, Data?

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - TEASER          6.

4    CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			My final memory is of great
			danger, something sudden and not
			understood... then a blank as if
			the colonists were gone.

					GEORDI
			Now in close parking orbit, sir.

					PICARD
			Welcome home, Mister Data.

	Data looks puzzled at this. Then he joins the away
	team which EXITS the bridge.

									FADE OUT:

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT ONE       7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	The starship in close orbit of Data's home planet.

6    EXT. DATA'S PLANET (OPTICAL)

	The Away Team of Riker, Data, GEORDI, TASHA and WORF
	MATERIALIZING on the planet surface. Far from it
	looking like farmland, the place is barren. They
	stand for a moment looking around -- Worf is alert to
	any security problems -- Tasha scans with her tricorder
	-- Riker is carefully looking over their surroundings
	-- Geordi kneels, inspecting the ground.

					TASHA
				(to Riker)
			Recording signal now locked onto
			the Enterprise, sir.

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			This looks like anything but
			farmland.

					GEORDI
			Agreed, sir. The soil here's
			completely lifeless.

					RIKER
			This is the exact position listed
			in the Tripoli log.
				(turning
			Do you recognize anything, Data?

					DATA
			The land contours are familiar,
			sir. Topographically, this is
			the correct area.

	Interrupted by Geordi who has begun crumbling soil
	close to his nose, examining it as he lets the
	fragments fall from his hand.

       STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT ONE       8.

6    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			This once was rich farmland. I'd
			guess something like twenty to
			thirty years ago...

					DATA
			I was discovered twenty-six years
			ago...

					GEORDI
				(still sifting soil)
			There is still plant cellulose
			in the soil. No signs of decay.
			Also no signs of bacteria either.
				(looks up)
			If you don't mind a wild guess,
			sir, I'd say everything on this
			planet could have been dead or
			dying at the time Data was found.

					RIKER
			The Tripoli log stated that all
			plant life appeared brown and
			"dormant." They assumed it was
			normal for that season.

					GEORDI
			... whereas actually everything
			was dying...

					DATA
				(interrupting;
				 indicating)
			I was found twenty meters in that
			direction, sir.

	Data begins leading the way toward a narrow ledge
	leading down into a depression.

7    ANOTHER ANGLE

	as all follow Data's lead.

					TASHA
				(moving alongside Data)
			Data, any idea at all why you were
			given the colonists' memories?

					DATA
			I have always felt that it was
			done hurriedly, but I know little
			more.

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT ONE         9.

7    CONTINUED:

	Data stops where a small rectangular depression has
	been carved in the rock.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Here, sir. This is where the
			cruiser's landing party found
			the signal device that had led
			them here.
				(indicates)
			And they found me lying there,
			sir.

8    ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data is leading them to a very undistinguished-looking
	stone pallet. This and the barren location look to
	be considerably less than the exciting mystery they
	have expected.

					TASHA
			You were just lying out in the
			open? No identity record, no
			instructions... ?

					DATA
			Only a layer of dust.

	Data bends, BLOWS, and a CLOUD OF DUST ARISES from the
	pallet.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			There's much more of it now, after
			twenty-six years.

	Only Geordi shows active interest in this place. He
	has moved off to begin scanning the area from different
	perspectives.

					RIKER
			What is the first thing you
			remember, Data?

					DATA
			Opening my eyes and finding myself
			looking into the eyes of the
			Tripoli landing party, sir.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT ONE      10.

8    CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
				(indicating the path
				 back)
			They believed that the signal
			device sensed their presence,
			and activated me.

					TASHA
			Then this very spot was your
			birthplace...

					DATA
			But not at all like a human birth.
			Having the colonists' memories,
			I knew immediately how to speak,
			who I was, where I was...

					TASHA
			You were born and became fully
			knowledgeable at the same instant!

					DATA
			I had no idea that was unusual,
			of course.

					TASHA
			It's such a strange place to be
			born.

					RIKER
			So was a manger.

					WORF
			A "manger," sir?

					RIKER
			I won't even try to explain that
			one, Worf...

					GEORDI
				(calling)
			I understand now, sir! I've got
			this figured!

	Geordi moves in, indicating aspects of the area.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			It was really very cleverly done
			to make this look like a natural
			hollow in the terrain here.
			Signs of it being constructed
			hurriedly...

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT ONE      11.

9    SPECIAL EFFECTS ANGLE

	Geordi moves to the rock face behind Data's "birth
	pallet," examining it very closely.

					GEORDI
			... as if to hide something here.

	Data nods, seeming to understand more of this now.

					DATA
			Yes, that was it, Geordi.
				(to Riker)
			This has awakened a memory
			remnant of how the colonists
			hoped to remain hidden...
				(beat; concentrating)
			... but their fear of being
			discovered led to their storing
			information in me.

	Geordi has brought his VISOR device within inches of
	a point on the rock facing.

					GEORDI
			Yes, I thought so.

	Geordi brings a finger carefully to an almost invisble
	crack on the rock facing... presses! A HUMMING SOUND
	and a SPECIAL EFFECT opening in the rock facing
	APPEARS.

10   INT. UNDERGROUND COMPLEX - ANGLE INTO THE ENTRY

	A curving tunnel. Geordi steps in closer, Riker and
	Data pressing in next. Geordi reaches out, touching
	something that suddenly ILLUMINATES the tunnel.
	Tasha, duty always, steps forward and scans the tunnel.
	Then to Riker:

					TASHA
			No life readings in here either,
			sir.

	Riker leads the way as the team cautiously heads into
	the tunnel. Worf and Tasha flank him, weapons ready,
	as they move into a rectangular corridor.

11   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as they continue to an intersecting corridor which
	features a familiar-looking type of sliding metal door.
	Geordi again makes a close examination of this, then
	touches a sensor switch. The sliding door OPENS.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT ONE      12.

12   INT. COLONY LABORATORY

	Similar to some very sophisticated things we've seen
	on the Enterprise, the lab is filled with equipment
	and instruments of the most sophisticated twenty-fourth century
	level. In addition to workbenches, etc. there is a
	prominent covered worktable which will figure in scenes
	here. The team ENTERS with Tasha at the lead, weapon
	in hand -- and with Worf professionally guarding their
	rear at the door to the corridor they entered from.
	Riker scans the lab.

					RIKER
			The colony laboratory, I'd guess.
			Extremely well equipped.
				(to Data)
			Does this place stir any memories,
			Data?

					DATA
			Only vague impressions of some
			of my functions being tested
			here, sir...

	Data indicates, moves toward a wall on which proud
	scientist parents had posted their children's drawings.
	Several of them PICTURE a crystal-like formation or
	design, obviously huge judging from the very tiny
	people who seem to be fleeing from it. Data pulls one
	of these drawings free, hands it to Riker.

					RIKER
			Posted by a proud parent...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			This pictures something that feels
			familiar, sir. And dangerous,
			although I have no idea what it
			represents. And that is all...

	Then Data indicates a desk/workbench combination which
	includes highly sophisticated-looking devices.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			... except for an impression that
			this was a... "Doctor Soong's"
			work area.

					RIKER
			Who? You can't mean Doctor
			Noonien Soong?

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT ONE      13.

12   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(nods)
			He was called that here...
			although, his memories indicate
			he traveled here under a different
			name.

					GEORDI
			Doctor Noonien Soong, my friend,
			just happens to have been Earth's
			foremost robotics scientist!

					TASHA
			Until he tried to make Asimov's
			dream of a positronic brain come
			true.

					RIKER
				(nodding)
			The positronic brain. He promised
			it would do so much. When it
			failed completely, Doctor Soong
			disappeared.
				(eyes Data)
			Now we know he went off somewhere
			to try a second time.
				(turns; indicating)
			Geordi, Data, we'll take a close
			look at this lab.
				(to Tasha)
			You and Lieutenant Worf
			reconnoiter where the rest of
			these corridors lead.

	Tasha and Worf EXIT, AD LIBBING "Aye, sir." Geordi
	and Data choose areas to inspect while Riker
	concentrates on the Soong workbench.

13   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Riker moves to the large, thick laboratory table
	mentioned earlier. Whatever they've found out about
	it has lead Riker now to touch a control on it -- and
	it now hinges apart HUMMING and presenting the torso
	and head part of a human-shaped mold. Seeing what is
	happening, Geordi and Data hurry over.

					GEORDI
				(beat)
			Data... it's you.

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT ONE         14.

13   CONTINUED:

	Data hesitates, then reaches in and extracts a one-half
	head and shoulders portion of the mold, presses it
	against himself. It fits perfectly!

					RIKER
			An epidermal mold, I'd guess.
			Made to give your exterior the
			desired finish.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Yar to Commander Riker.

	Riker touches his insignia.

					RIKER
			Come in, Lieutenant.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Sir... this installation is big
			enough to hold hundreds of people.
			But all that's here now is empty
			beds.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Lieutenant. Complete
			your record scans, then report
			back here.

					GEORDI
			Sir...
				(bends)
			Seems to be a storage area here...

	Geordi has indeed discovered a storage area which he
	now opens. All three of them look, REACT.

14   ANGLE INCLUDING STORAGE AREA

	which REVEALS enough Data-like arms, torso and head
	to startle us. It also startles our away team members.
	The head looks surprisingly lifelike! (There are more
	Data-like parts further back in the storage area,
	apparontly enough to make up a whole Data if put
	together.)

15   ANGLE ON DATA, RIKER, AND GEORDI

	stunned.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT ONE      15.

15   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			How many more Datas are there?

					GEORDI
				(looking around)
			Looks like just these two...
				(quickly apologetic)
			I mean that and the real Data.

16   PANNING THE REAL DATA

	and REVEALING the "DATA" HEAD as he bends to examine
	"himself."

17   INCLUDING RIKER AND GEORDI

	as Data straightens up INTO THE SCENE with them.

					DATA
			Commander, can this be another
			me? Or perhaps my brother?

					RIKER
			I honestly don't know, Data.

					DATA
			He needs assembling.

					RIKER
			"He?" Data, we don't know that
			this could become "alive."

					DATA
			It is of great interest to me to
			find out, sir. I never believed it
			possible I might have a link with
			some form like my own.

					RIKER
				(beat; nods)
			Understood. We'll take it back
			to the ship, of course.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT TWO         16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Picard, Riker, Geordi, Tasha, Worf and Wesley at their
	regular positions. Tasha is receiving a subspace
	message, turns now toward Picard.

					TASHA
			Captain, I have a subspace reply
			to your request.
				(turns to Picard)
			Starfleet considers it vital we
			begin our ship's computer upgrade
			at Starbase Armus Nine on
			schedule.

					PICARD
				(annoyed)
			Damn. Can anyone see why they've
			turned down a perfectly legitimate
			request to finish this
			investigation here?

					WESLEY
				(waits; then)
			Sir... you asked for the kind of
			computer upgrade that only the
			Bynars can handle. And they're
			available only at this time.

	Picard is at first annoyed at Wesley, then turns to
	Riker, snapping an order:

					PICARD
			Then, get us there on schedule,
			Number One.
				(to Wesley; controlling
				 self)
			Thank you, Wesley. I'd completely
			forgotten that.

	Wesley starts to say something more, but Riker quiets
	Wesley with a friendly warning gesture.

					RIKER
			Take us out of orbit, Mister La
			Forge.

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT TWO         17.

19   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	We hold on our starship long enough to see it LEAVING
	orbit of Data's home planet.

					PICARD (V. O.)
				(continuing)
			Captain's log, Stardate 41242.45.
			Despite having only a few hours
			in which to explore Data's home
			planet...

20   INT. SICKBAY

	Where Doctor Crusher and CHIEF ENGINEER ARGYLE work
	with Medical and Engineering Specialists at an advanced
	type operating table containing the various parts of
	the unassembled android which was discovered.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... we have discovered something
			which may explain Data's
			beginnings... if we can properly
			assemble and communicate with what
			we've found.

21   ANGLE EMPHASIZING DATA

	An expression of hope and longing on his face as he
	watches the medical and engineering people at work on
	the unassembled android.

	Doctor Beverly Crusher MOVES INTO SHOT with Data. She
	understands what the unassembled android means to him
	and her sympathy is obvious.

					BEVERLY
			Signal from the captain. They
			need you at the debriefing.

	Data nods as Chief Engineer Argyle MOVES INTO SHOT also,
	his sympathy obvious too.

					DATA
			I've been anxious to hear the
			chief engineer's opinion, Mister
			Argyle. Do you believe he can
			be made to function?

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT TWO         18.

21   CONTINUED:

					ARGYLE
			It appears to include all the
			components in your body. Not that
			we really understand your
			construction either...

					BEVERLY
			We'll have our top medical and
			engineering specialists working
			on its assembly, Mister Data.

	The Doctor and Engineer appear to hesitate over
	something uncomfortable. Data nods at their previous
	statement, moves as if to leave.

					ARGYLE
			Just... one thing. Without
			disassembling you, of course, if
			we should need...

					BEVERLY
			... If we should need to compare
			this with the way... uh, with the
			way you're put together... ?

	Data nods his answer, turns and EXITS.

22   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Outside, the passing stars reflect the fact our
	starship is at warp speed to make up for the delay at
	Data's planet. On the table, the child's drawing of a
	strange crystalline shape.

	Present are Picard, Riker, and Geordi. As before,
	they will continue treating Data as a living person
	but at times they may try a bit too hard to make that
	feeling clear. For some, their first meeting with Data
	was many years ago and they have long thought of him
	simply as a fellow crewmember. Now, with the discovery
	of the disassembled android form, they've been suddenly
	reminded that their friend is also a machine. It
	brings their emotions into play because they're
	concerned for Data. How does he feel about this
	remarkable happening? What should they say to him --
	what words should they now use or not use? Meanwhile,
	Picard is speaking to Riker:

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT TWO         19.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Bringing it up here was the right
			thing to do, of course, Number
			One.

	Picard trails his words as Data ENTERS and seats
	himself. Despite themselves, everyone stiffens a bit.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I was just saying, Data, that if
			it functions, it might answer a
			lot of questions for us.

	Data feels the tension too. He's sharing their
	discomfort, merely nodding at the captain's comment.
	An uncomfortable beat, then:

					RIKER
			Does it appear to have all
			your... ah, parts?

					DATA
			Completely, sir.

					GEORDI
				(beat)
			Will we know how to... to "turn
			it on?"

					PICARD
			All right, all right...
				(stands; hesitates,
				 then)
			Legitimate questions about this
			need not be asked apologetically.
				(to Data)
			You're uncomfortable about aspects
			of your duplicate, Data... we're
			uncomfortable, too... and none of
			it for any logical reason. We
			know that you're as "alive" as
			any of the rest of us.
				(to the others)
			If you find it awkward to be
			reminded that Data is a
			"machine"... you might remember
			that the rest of you are merely
			a different variety of
			machine... in our case,
			electro-chemical in nature.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT TWO      20.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(sits)
			Let's begin handling this as we
			would anything else.

	A grin has come over Riker's face during this and he
	TAPS his knuckles on the table approvingly. Geordi
	looks up, SLAPS the table.

					GEORDI
			Agreed! Love that captain!

					PICARD
				(snaps)
			My comments, Lieutenant, do not
			require applause!

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir; sorry, sir.

	But as the captain now turns toward the others, Riker
	flashes Data a big wink. Data looks puzzled.

					PICARD
			Let's start with you, Data.

					DATA
			Well... a good starting point might
			be, "Why was I given human form?"

					GEORDI
			To make it easy for humans to
			relate to you. Had to be. But
			your designer may have had
			something else to prove also.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			That human-shaped robots need not
			be clumsy, limited things...
				(turning)
			You certainly operate as well as
			we do, Data...

					DATA
			In some ways better, sir.

					PICARD
			Ah... yes! But the important
			question now may be what happened
			to the colonists.

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT TWO         21.

22   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			Agreed.
				(exhibits child's
				 drawing)
			One of several exhibited in the
			lab, by proud parents, no doubt.
			This could be simply a child's
			imagination. But then, several
			children made similar drawings.

	A COM SIGNAL, followed by:

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Doctor Crusher to Captain. At
			this point, sir, we very much need
			Mister Data's help.

	Data is already coming to his feet as Picard gives him
	a nod. As Data EXITS:

					PICARD
			He's on his way, Doctor.

23   INT. SICKBAY - DATA AND BEVERLY

	standing well away from the medical and engineering
	technicians, talking quietly. Data presses a finger
	at the spot which on humans would be between the second
	and third joint of his spinal column. He also checks
	that none of the others are watching too closely.

					DATA
			There, Doctor. Press your fingers
			there.

	Beverly moves in and complies. Then a look of slight
	surprise on her face.

24   INSERT - BEVERLY'S HAND

	At the described spot on Data's back -- the fingers
	pressing almost their full length through Data's
	uniform fabric and into his back.

					DATA (O. S.)
			It operates somewhat like a
			"switch," Doctor.

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/27/87 - ACT TWO         22.

25   BACK TO SHOT

	Beverly pressing further.

					BEVERLY
			And these small projections?

					DATA
			An android alarm clock, Doctor.
			Is that amusing?
				(sees it isn't)
			It times how long I remain
			unconscious.

	Beverly sees someone APPROACHING, quickly drops her
	hand away. It is Chief Engineer Argyle who carries
	what we'll later see are "high temp heat molders" used
	to join together Data's "skin."

					ARGYLE
			Are you certain about us using
			these heating devices, Data?

					DATA
				(nods)
			I will feel nothing at all.

					ARGYLE
				(smiles)
			Marvelous. It should all be a
			lot simpler... once we can see how
			your circuitry's connected.

	Argyle MOVES OFF to discuss the molding devices with
	the Technicians. Beverly turns to Data who is watching
	her closely, expectantly. She nods:

					BEVERLY
			I'll mention it to no one. You
			have my word.

					DATA
			If you had an off-switch
			Doctor... would you not keep it
			secret?

					BEVERLY
			I probably would.

26   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling against a background of stars at warp speed.

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT TWO         23.

27   INT. SICKBAY - WIDE ANGLE

	Two Data-like forms on two operating tables next to
	each other. Neither of the Data look-alikes is moving,
	and the torso of each is all but hidden by the medical
	scanners over the tables. At one of the tables, the
	mixed engineering and medical team is gathered. Argyle
	and Beverly are reaching in, intent on what they are
	seeing and doing.

28   CLOSER ANGLE AT THE BUSY TABLE

	We're unable to tell whether this is Data or the
	look-alike. Whichever, it is unmoving as Beverly and
	Argyle lean in to peer closely at what is under the
	sensor hood.

					ARGYLE
			Yes, notice the micro-circuitry
			here... and here.

29   CLOSE UNDER SENSOR HOOD (OPTICAL)

	Revealing some of a Data-like torso in which a flap has
	been cut open TO REVEAL a bit of complex android body
	interior in which WE SEE low-level PURPLE AND GREEN
	FLICKERING. Argyle's hand is pointing a finger at
	something.

					ARGYLE (O.S.)
			Then another fibroid-like
			connection here.

30   ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND ARGYLE

	As he withdraws his hand, looks to her for
	confirmation. Beverly nods, reaches for one of the
	heat molding instruments.

					BEVERLY
			Let's close up.

	She reaches the heat molding instrument in under the
	sensor hood.

31   CLOSE UNDER SENSOR HOOD (SPECIAL EFFECTS)

	as Beverly's hand presses the "skin" flap shut, applies
	the heat molder against it. A HISSING SOUND,
	SMOKE... and when the heat molder is removed, the "skin"
	flap has been sealed closed without a mark left.

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/27/87 - ACT TWO         24.

32   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker striding toward Sickbay.

33   INT. SICKBAY - CLOSE ON DATA

	A slightly groggy Data at one of the operating tables,
	finishes slipping into his uniform. Beverly moves
	INTO SHOT, looks at the other android form, speaking
	quietly.

					BEVERLY
			If I've done it right, he'll
			switch on in a minute.

34   WIDER ANGLE

	as Picard and Riker ENTER Sickbay. Chief Engineer
	Argyle is closest and gets a questioning look from
	Picard.

					ARGYLE
			It seemed to go well...
				(indicates)
			... thanks to a look inside Mister
			Data. But there have been no
			signs of consciousness, yet...

	Picard and Riker CROSS TOWARD the operating table which
	holds the unmoving android Form. Data and Beverly
	CROSS IN too.

35   ANGLE INCLUDING ANDROID, PICARD AND RIKER

	The Data-like Android. Picard and Riker STEP IN, look
	down at it.

					RIKER
			Certainly a perfect match for
			Data, sir.

					PICARD
				(uncertain)
			Do you think so, really?
				(leans in; inspects)
			I wonder which of them was made
			first?

	The LORE android opens its eyes.

         STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT TWO         25.

35   CONTINUED:

					LORE
			He was. But they found him
			imperfect and I was made to
			replace him.

36   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data SURGING IN, surprised. Lore looks up at him, then
	back to Picard. Its face twitches once -- a nervous
	tic we'll see again.

					LORE
			You may call me Lore.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT THREE        26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

37   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at warp eight against a star background.

38   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard and Data considering the Lore happening.

					PICARD
			I'm also a bit troubled by it
			describing you as "imperfect."

					DATA
			Human language gives me
			difficulties too, sir.
			"Imperfect" could mean I lack
			abilities that he possesses.

					PICARD
			I wonder. But the point of this
			is whether you and it have
			approximately the same
			capabilities.

					DATA
			We do, sir, and your referring
			to him as an "it"... suggests I
			too fit into the category of a
			"thing."

	It is a fair shot at Picard and he recognizes it,
	nodding sincerely.

					PICARD
			I see your point, Commander. My
			sincere apologies.

					DATA
			Gladly accepted, sir. As for
			Lore's abilities, his use of
			syntax and grammar suggests he
			was given human memories similar
			to mine.

					PICARD
			You both have about equal
			physical strength and mental
			ability?

     STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT THREE     27.

38   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I believe so, sir.

					PICARD
				(troubled)
			Which requires I now ask you... a
			very serious question. Since the
			two of you are closely related
			to each other...

					DATA
			The answer, sir, is that my
			loyalty is to you and Starfleet.
			Completely.

					PICARD
				(beat; small smile)
			Thank you, Commander. I was
			certain of that.

39   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Lore is now wearing a plain-colored utility uniform
	without rank or insignia. It includes pocket-pouches
	and a turtle-necked kind of undergarment beneath.
	His only other difference from Data is in the fact he
	often smiles (perhaps with a suggestion of
	insincerity), plus his occasional facial "tic" or
	twitch. He is now seated in Wesley's position at the
	Helm next to Geordi who is pointing out various
	controls. Wesley, standing behind that position, and
	Riker at Command, seem a bit uncertain of this
	android. The other regulars watch approvingly.

					GEORDI
			And Helm control are here, with
			the ship's heading given in
			measurements, we call them
			"degrees"...
				(indicating)
			... with three hundred-sixty of
			them in a full circle this way.

					LORE
			... Then you say "mark"...

40   EMPHASIZING DATA (OPTICAL)

	who has left the Ready Room and CROSSES IN, stopping to
	watch and listen.

     STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/28/87 - ACT THREE     28.

40   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			On the nose!

					WESLEY
			Which separates it from another
			three hundred-sixty degree full
			circle like this... on a right
			angle to that one.

					LORE
				(demonstrating)
			So by ordering a heading so many
			degrees this way, and so many this
			way, the ship can travel in any
			direction. All three dimensions.

					RIKER
			And the square of the hypotenuse
			of a right triangle...

					LORE
			Is equal to the sum of the square
			of its other two...
				(stops; covering)
			... its two "somethings"... which
			I once heard but never understood.

	Riker and Wesley exchange a look at this juncture.
	Data has stopped to watch this exchange with interest
	also. Now, he moves toward Lore with a friendly tone.

					DATA
			All of which you can learn more
			about, when the captain has
			approved your being on the bridge.

					LORE
				(surprise and
				 contrition)
			Have I committed an offense?

					WESLEY
				(pleasantly)
			You'll find as I have that
			starships are loaded with rules
			which have to be learned.

	But Wesley's expression also indicates he has begun to
	have some doubts about Lore -- especially now when he
	hears:

     STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/28/87 - ACT THREE     29.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					LORE
			You're very clever, Wesley.
				(to Data)
			I now have duties to perform.
			Correct?

	Except for Riker and Wesley, the rest of the bridge
	crew is enjoying Lore.

					WORF
			Were you ever this anxious to
			please, Data?

					DATA
			Never. I judge Lore to be
			superior in that desire as well.

					LORE
			Because I was designed to be so
			human, my brother, I enjoy pleasing
			humans.

					GEORDI
			"My brother." That has a nice
			sound, Data.

					DATA
				(to Lore)
			And you consider it important to
			please humans?

					LORE
			It's not important?

					DATA
				(beat)
			There are many things of
			importance... some more so than
			others.

	Data indicates the turbolift, guides Lore in that
	direction. Lore seems eager to cooperate as they EXIT
	into the turbolift.

41   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Data speaks toward the panel.

					DATA
			My quarters.

        STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT THREE        30.

41   CONTINUED:

	At which, the turbolift HUMS into life and powers
	downward.

					LORE
			Is my brother that important?
			It knows you?

					DATA
			It can identify any of the crew.
				(eyes Lore)
			Just as I can identify flattery,
			brother.

					LORE
			I used it only to please you, my
			brother. Is that forbidden too?

					DATA
			It is best used when it reflects
			genuine feelings.

					LORE
			Then, I used it properly with you.

41A  INT. CORRIDOR

	as Data and Lore ENTER from the turbolift, move down
	the corridor.

					DATA
				(beat)
			Do you realize Commander Riker's
			hypotenuse question tricked you
			into showing your knowledge was
			much greater than you were
			indicating?

					LORE
			He didn't seem that clever. I'll
			be more careful.

					DATA
			You tend to underestimate humans,
			my brother. The way you praised
			young Wesley at the Helm, for
			example...

					LORE
			A child!

        STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/27/87 - ACT THREE        31.

41A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			He has a child's body, but we have
			found him to be much more than that.

					LORE
			Thank you for that information,
			too.
				(beat; eyeing Data)
			You do care about how I perform.
			I pledge to be worthy of your
			teaching, my brother.

	Data looks at Lore for a long moment as they walk.

42   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	A plain, almost unfurnished interior. The door from
	the corridor slides OPEN and Data ENTERS with Lore who
	takes a moment to examine the quarters. They include
	mainly a large computer, but little more.

					LORE
			How would they describe this?
			"Spartan?"

					DATA
			I have no need for places to sit
			or sleep. Do you?

					LORE
			Do I appear that weak?

	During which, Data has gone to his computer controls,
	punched in an information request. The word DICTIONARY
	COMES ONTO the viewer. Data touches the computer
	controls again and CAMERA ZOOMS IN to show JEALOUSY
	defined as "INTOLERANCE OF RIVALRY, OR HOSTILITY TOWARD
	A RIVAL OR ONE BELIEVED TO HOLD AN ADVANTAGE." CAMERA
	ZOOMS BACK to an expressionless Data.

					LORE
			What information are you
			requesting?

					DATA
			Everything available on a Doctor
			Noonien Soong.

	Information on Soong is COMING UP on the computer.
	Lore moves in as Data studies it as he continues
	talking with Lore who nods at the last statement.

        STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT THREE        32.

42   CONTINUED:

					LORE
			Good old "Often-Wrong Soong."
				(sees Data's puzzlement)
			A joke, brother. Actually, he
			was a genius by human standards.

					DATA
				(reading computer
				 viewer)
			But had destroyed his own
			reputation by making what seemed
			wild promises about his positronic
			brain design... almost all of which
			failed.

					LORE
			Promises he later proved to be
			true...
				(taps his head)
			Which made you and I possible.
			Our beloved "father."
				(touches Data's uniform)
			Will I soon have a uniform like
			that, my brother?

	The casual mention of "father" and the fast switch to
	uniforms bothers Data. His reply contains some
	annoyance.

					DATA
			If you get one the way I did,
			Lore, it means four years at the
			Academy, another three as ensign,
			ten or twelve on varied space duty
			in the lieutenant grades...

					LORE
				(interrupting)
			... A system designed to compensate
			for limited human abilities.
			But you, my brother, have begun
			thinking as humans do. You and
			I are completely different from
			them. Are you truly satisfied
			with the memories and knowledge
			of just a few hundred human
			colonists? Suppose it could
			reflect thousands... or a
			million... or the knowledge of
			hundreds of millions of life forms
			of every kind?

        STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT THREE        33.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

	They look at each other for a long beat. Lore's facial
	"tic" happens again. Then:

					DATA
			How?

	Oddly enough, Lore's face twitches again at that, too.

					LORE
			We will discuss it in time.

					DATA
			And will we also discuss which
			of us was constructed first?

					LORE
				(surprised)
			It would be foolish to
			underestimate you, my brother.
				(nods)
			Yes, I lied when I said you were
			made first. With good reason.
			Doctor Soong made me perfect on
			his first attempt. But he made
			me so completely human that the
			colonists became envious of me.

					DATA
			You lived with the colonists?

					LORE
				(nods)
			Until they petitioned Soong to
			design a more comfortable, less
			perfect android. In other words,
			you, my brother.

	Data and Lore sit looking at each other, until:

					LORE
				(continuing)
			For example, haven't you noticed
			how easily I handle human speech?
			I use their contractions... such
			as isn't or can't. You say...
				(mimicking formality)
			... is not or cannot.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT THREE     34.

42   CONTINUED: (3)

					LORE (Cont'd)
				(half singing it)
			I say tomato, you say tomahto;
			I say potato, you say potahto...
				(amused)
			A very old joke, but you also
			have trouble with their humor,
			too. Am I right?

					DATA
				(considers it; nods)
			Quite true. I keep trying to be
			more human... and keep failing.

					LORE
			Do you realize, my brother, that
			I can help you become more human?

					DATA
			And... do you realize... Lore,
			that I am obligated to report all
			of this to our ship's captain?

					LORE
			I assumed as much when I began
			studying you.
				(moves to computer)
			May I use this to learn more of
			this vessel and its customs?

					DATA
				(nods)
			Use it also to describe for the
			captain the time you spent with
			the colonists. Including all
			you know about what happened to
			them.

					LORE
			I promise a report with great
			detail and accuracy.

					DATA
			Thank you, Lore. And now, I
			have duties to perform, unless
			you need something more.

					LORE
			I have more than I dreamed
			possible, my brother.

	Data EXITS.

        STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT THREE        35.

43   ANGLE ON LORE AT COMPUTER

	beginning to punch in information requests more
	rapidly... then still more rapidly.

44   ANGLE ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	providing starship information so rapidly now that the
	viewer IMAGES ARE A BLUR.

45   CLOSE ON LORE

	He seems to absorb this flood of information easily.
	He is very pleased with himself.

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FOUR      36.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

46   EXT SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still traveling at high warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41242.5.
			We now have the full story of the
			micro-engineering achievement
			which produced Data... and Lore...

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE STATION (OPTICAL)

	Intent upon the Science Station Viewer are Picard,
	Riker and Beverly. Geordi, Wesley, Tasha and Worf are
	on duty at their bridge stations.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... and of the tragedy which
			deprived humanity of the
			remarkable minds behind that.
			Our first clue was a child's
			drawing which showed a great,
			complex crystal shape...

48   CLOSE INSERT ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as needed. The IMAGE there IS LORE'S REPORT which
	includes a look at the child's drawing..

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... confirmed by Lore's report to
			be an unknown kind of creature,
			capable of stripping all life from
			an entire world... insatiably
			ravenous for the life force found
			in intelligent forms like
			us... which Lore explains it stored
			in new crystal patterns... for
			purposes which are unknown.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/29/87 - ACT FOUR      37.

49   BACK TO SHOT OF MAIN BRIDGE

					TASHA
			But how did Data escape that
			thing? Or Lore?

					RIKER
			Lore had been disassembled. He
			explains it as jealousy from the
			colonists. And Data wasn't yet
			"alive" at that time.

					PICARD
			Which explains why Data could be
			left outside in no danger from
			the creature. Whatever happened
			to the colonists, he would be
			found by any Starfleet team that
			responded to the signal being
			transmitted.

					TASHA
			By which Doctor Soong left proof
			behind that his experiment did
			work.

					RIKER
			Captain, how believable do you
			find that crystal thing?

					PICARD
			Having explored so little of just
			our galaxy, I find anything
			possible.

					TASHA
				(overlapping; puzzled
				 by readings)
			Data, are you expecting Lore to
			come up here? He left your
			quarters some time ago.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/28/87 - ACT FOUR      38.

49   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			To go... ?

					TASHA
			My Turbo-sensors say he went to
			Deck One...
				(turning to Worf)
			Worf?

					WORF
			... where he examined some
			microminiature work tools, then
			some...
				(squints at her Viewer)
			... fine grind quadratanium... ?

					DATA
			Which is used in our construction.
				(to Picard)
			That particular compound is no
			more suspicious, sir, than a human
			looking for an antiseptic or an
			ointment. Nevertheless, I should
			check it out.

					BEVERLY
			You're watching everything he
			does, Data? Is that the act of
			a brother?

					PICARD
			The act of a Starfleet officer
			obeying his captain, Doctor.

	Tasha watches Data stand and EXIT the bridge. Then
	she turns toward Picard.

					TASHA
			Speaking strictly as security
			chief, Captain... how much can you
			trust Data now?

	The idea shocks some of the bridge crew.

					PICARD
			I trust him completely,
			Lieutenant!
				(then softer)
			But everyone should also realize
			you just asked a necessary and
			legitimate security question.

					TASHA
			Thank you for explaining that,
			sir.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FOUR      39.

50   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	where Lore has set out a champagne bottle from which
	he fills stemmed glasses. Then, he pours silver metal
	bits into one of the glasses, causing the champagne
	momentarily to FIZZ WITH A SHRILL SOUND. It has hardly
	settled down when the sliding door OPENS and Data
	ENTERS. Lore manages to slip the vial into a pouch
	in his utility uniform as he turns, smiling.

					LORE
			Lesson one in becoming more human,
			my brother. You must observe all
			human customs.

	Data is surprised to see the champagne that Lore is
	pointing out.

					DATA
			Champagne?

					LORE
			An ancient ritual, still practiced
			when they celebrate events of
			importance.
				(picking up undoctored
				 glass)
			My brother... I toast our
			discovery of each other. May it
			fill our lives with new meaning.

	Data is surprised at this ritual being suggested. But
	Lore is holding his glass in toast position and Data
	sees no reason not to indulge Lore in this. He picks
	up his own glass. Lore drinks the full glass; Data
	takes a couple of sips, sets the glass down and looks
	up.

					DATA
			I have some doubts about the value
			of human... customs in this...my...
			brother...

	Data reels, begins slumping toward the floor as Lore
	watches, pleased.

					LORE
			And let us toast also...

					DATA
				(thickly)
			Brother... help me...

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FOUR      40.

50   CONTINUED:

					LORE
			... also Doctor Soong who gave me
			the full richness of human needs
			and ambitions... a perfect match
			for my mind, my body...

	Data is slumping prone now, becoming unable to fight
	the effects of the compound given him. Lore squats
	to keep his face near to him.

					LORE
				(continuing)
			And let us toast also the great
			Crystal Entity... with which I
			learned to communicate. Before
			Doctor Soong disassembled me, I
			earned its gratitude by revealing
			the way to the colonists.

	Data is close to being completely unconscious now.

					LORE
				(continuing)
			Can you image its gratitude when
			I give it the life on this
			vessel... and when my cleverness
			lets it safely feed upon crowded
			worlds in the galaxy... ?

	Satisfied with what he sees now, Lore begins stripping
	down to the turtleneck undershirt beneath his utility
	uniform.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Only Riker, Geordi, Wesley and Worf on duty now. Worf
	gets a reading which causes him to look toward Riker.

					WORF
			This is strange, sir. I show
			Mister Data transmitting on a
			subspace channel.

					RIKER
			He's been doing considerable
			research on Doctor Soong's
			background... but let's be sure.
				(turns)
			Wesley, can you look in on him
			discreetly?

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FOUR      41.

51   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(coming to his feet
				 instantly)
			Yes sir!

	bridge crew watches Wesley EXIT, enjoying his youthful
	eagerness.

52   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	where Data's android form now wears the utility
	uniform, lying unconscious on the floor neatly parallel
	to a cabin wall. Wearing Data's uniform and rank
	insignia is Lore, now speaking into the computer.

					LORE
			... and upon arriving here you can
			identify me as the machine named
			"Data."

	Any doubts as to the true identity of this Android are
	resolved at the sight of Lore's facial "tic" or twitch.
	WE HEAR the door CHIME.

					LORE
				(continuing)
			End of message.
				(turning computer off)
			Come in, please.

	Wesley ENTERS, stops in surprise at the sight of an
	android in utility uniform lying unconscious on the
	floor.

					LORE
				(continuing)
			Glad you are here, Wesley. Lore
			suddenly attacked me and I had
			to turn him off.

					WESLEY
			Why did he do that, Data?

					LORE
			He discovered we have been
			using sensors to follow what
			he does.

	Lore's facial twitch happens. Wesley REGISTERS
	SURPRISE at this happening.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FOUR      42.

52   CONTINUED:

					LORE
				(continuing)
			I practiced his facial "tic."
			Do I have it right?

					WESLEY
			I'd suggest you forget imitating
			him...
				(smiles)
			... because if you had said "We've
			been using the sensors," instead
			if "we have," I might have
			suspected you were Lore.

					LORE
			Yes. I do use language more
			formally than Lore. Please
			inform the captain I will come
			up to the bridge...
				(indicating unconscious
				 Form)
			... and report on this.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	CAMERA HOLDS ON LORE as Wesley EXITS. Then the facial
	"tic" happens again and Lore turns to a cabinet and
	extracts several hand devices, selects a heavy one.

53   CLOSE ON LORE

	as he lifts the device to his face, touches a control
	making it WHINE into power. Then another control which
	causes it to BATHE THE FACIAL "TIC" AREA WITH
	ELECTRONIC DISCHARGES WHICH APPEAR AS MINIATURE
	"LIGHTNING BOLTS." He keeps at this "treatment" until
	that part of his face BEGINS TO GLOW. Then he lowers
	the device and as the GLOW FADES, then works his facial
	muscles, testing them.

54   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still traveling at high warp against a star background.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/29/87 - ACT FOUR      43.

55   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Any angles on the Main Viewer SHOW the same high warp
	speed. The full bridge crew we saw earlier is on duty,
	Wesley back at the Helm position, Beverly seated in
	the Command Area again. Data hasn't returned, of
	course. Picard ENTERS from his Ready Room, reflecting
	annoyance as he speaks to Wesley.

					PICARD
			You're certain he said he'll be
			right up?

					WESLEY
			He indicated that, sir.

					TASHA
			Sensors show Data just now
			entering a turbolift, sir.

					BEVERLY
				(to Wesley)
			Wes, tell me again how Data said
			he immobilized Lore.

					WESLEY
			He said he "turned him off," Mom...
				(quick correction)
			... uh, Doctor.

	Lore, in Data's uniform, ENTERS by turbolift. Beverly
	eyes him, puzzled.

					BEVERLY
				(quietly)
			Question, Mister Data... did you
			or did you not swear me to secrecy
			about your "off switch?"

					LORE
				(a slight hesitation)
			A change of mind, Doctor. If I
			cannot trust the bridge crew, whom
			can I... ?

					GEORDI
				(interrupting; to
				 Picard)
			Sir! I'm picking up a "bogey"
			coming in on a five o'clock
			tangent.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/28/87 - ACT FOUR      44.

55   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Confirm! And so fast it makes
			our warp eight look like we're
			standing still!

					TASHA
			It's transmitting no ID signal,
			Captain...

					RIKER
			Set Main Viewer on that tangent.

	Main Viewer SWITCHES to the indicated REAR ANGLE,
	changing the relative star movement accordingly. As
	the view magnifies, WE CAN SEE A TINY BRIGHT SPOT WHICH
	STEADILY GROWS LARGER.

					PICARD
			Shields up; go to Yellow Alert!
			Transmit friendly greetings, all
			languages, all frequencies.

					RIKER
			I can't believe anything
			overtaking us this fast.

					LORE
			Beautiful, isn't it?

	Wesley pivots, EXPRESSING SURPRISE at this. The rest
	of the bridge crew is too busy at their readings and
	controls to notice.

					RIKER
			I recognize it, Captain... it's
			similar to that child's drawing...

	WE CAN NOW SEE that the IMAGE (computer generated?)
	IS SHAPED LIKE THE CRYSTAL COMPLEX.

					BEVERLY
			My God, it's big!

55A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND CRYSTAL ENTITY (OPTICAL)

	MOVING IN to float close to our starship, the
	SHIMMERING CRYSTAL COMPLEXITY is very obvious. It
	looks both very lovely and terribly powerful at the
	same time.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FIVE      45.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

56   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND CRYSTAL ENTITY (OPTICAL)

	The huge crystal form, two or three times the size of
	the starship, SLOWLY SPINNING, pictorially dominating
	the starship as it floats next to it.

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The complex crystal IMAGE on Main Viewer, still
	SHIMMERING as it SLOWLY TURNS. Watching it are Picard,
	Riker, Wesley, Tasha, Worf and "Lore."

					TASHA
			Still no ID transmitted, sir.
			Also, no answer to our inquiries.

	Geordi ENTERS hurriedly.

					PICARD
			Did you have a direct look at it?

					GEORDI
			It's like a snowflake crystal,
			sir. But much more complex... the
			entire electromagnetic spectrum
			seems to play about inside it...
				(seeing Picard's look)
			I haven't the slightest idea what
			it is, sir.

					PICARD
			Data, anything else Lore can tell
			us about it may be important.
			Can you control Lore enough to
			question him?

					LORE
				(rising; moving to
				 turbolift)
			I'll have to examine him to know,
			sir.

	Wesley, who has reacted uncomfortably to all this,
	comes to his feet.

        STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT FIVE        46.

57   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Captain, recommend you do not
			let...
				(hesitates)
			... him move around the ship alone.

					PICARD
			Ensign... !

					LORE
				(interrupting;
				 chuckling)
			Wesley is only trying to show
			himself alert and responsible,
			sir.
				(to Wesley)
			Something to encourage. Come,
			you can watch everything I do.

					WESLEY
			Not if I have a choice.

					PICARD
			That is quite enough, Ensign!
			When addressing a senior
			officer...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			I've guided his training; I'm the
			one at fault, sir.
				(to Wesley)
			You will show proper courtesy,
			and I'm taking you down there to
			make certain of it!
				(to Picard)
			With your approval, of course,
			sir.

	Picard gives a wave of approval to Riker and a look
	of annoyance to Wesley.

58   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	as last seen, with Data unconscious on the floor. The
	door opens with Lore very cleverly managing to block
	Riker's and Wesley's view as he takes a precautionary
	look inside.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FIVE      47.

58   CONTINUED:

					LORE
			Careful of Lore...
				(steps aside)
			Good, he is still unconscious.

	Wesley ENTERS with Riker.

					LORE
				(continuing; to Wesley)
			The captain refused to listen to
			you but you were right... Lore
			can be extremely dangerous.

	Lore has knelt with an arm going behind Data,
	pretending to lift his head more upright to examine his
	face. Then, even though unconscious, Data's face
	twitches.

					LORE
				(continuing)
			Notice? The same twitch, even
			when he's unconscious... I suspect
			that...

59   REVERSE CLOSE ANGLE

	On Data's back where Lore's hand, hidden from view,
	probes fingers toward the "switch" deep in Data's back.

					LORE (O.S.)
			... something went seriously wrong
			during Lore's construction.

60   BACK TO SHOT

					LORE
			Stay back. We could have a
			problem if he senses someone else
			is near.
				(bringing android
				 closer)
			Lore, I have some questions to
			ask you...

	Data's eyes flicker open, rolling about.

61   REVERSE ANGLE

	Again on Data's back -- Lore's fingers jabbing
	viciously at the "switch" area.

        STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT FIVE        48.

62   BACK TO SHOT

	Data's head begins to jerk about, then begins doing
	it more and more violently and he begins making PAINED
	SOUNDS -- then struggles as if to sit up, Lore
	pretending to hold him down.

					LORE
			Lore, it is Data. I have a few
			easy questions for you...
				(pretending to control
				 Data)
			He senses you!
				(Data begins flailing)
			I'm sorry, I can't control him
			if you stay.

	Wesley is still uncertain, but Riker feels obliged to
	obey Picard's orders. He moves Wesley toward the door.
	Data is beginning to flail rather wildly.

					LORE
			Please! I'll record anything he
			says!

					RIKER
			And bring it to the bridge.
			Immediately!

	The cabin door IS OPENED as Riker GUIDES Wesley OUT.
	Then the doors CLOSE. Then, Lore releases Data who
	falls back prone and unconscious again.

63   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Lore still turned toward the door area, an ugly
	expression now on Lore's face.

					LORE
			And you want to be as stupid as
			them... ?

	Lore suddenly KICKS HARD at Data's head, knocking it
	violently aside.

					LORE
				(continuing)
			... dear brother!

	He kicks again. Then again.

      STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FIVE      49.

64   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	where Riker and Wesley are moving back to their
	positions.

					PICARD
			Well, Number One?

					RIKER
			Sir, it's Lore... with the same
			facial twitch we've all seen...
			lying unconscious exactly as Data
			described. But he became violent,
			apparently sensing that Wesley
			and I were present...

					WESLEY
				(interrupting)
			Or is it Lore pretending to be
			Data, and faking it all?

					PICARD
			I asked for Commander Riker's
			report, "Acting Ensign" Crusher.
			And since it is now clear you are
			unable to function here within
			the limits of that appointment...

	Wesley has come to his feet expecting the worst but all
	is now interrupted:

					GEORDI
			Captain!

	Picard whirls at the sound of alarm in Geordi's
	voice... and sees that the huge crystal shape is rapidly
	MOVING IN toward the Enterprise. Reaching the
	deflector shields area, it is deflected back somewhat,
	but the smaller Enterprise is JOLTED MORE, SHAKING THE
	BRIDGE CREW ABOUT.

					TASHA
			Deflector shields holding, sir.

					PICARD
				(keeping voice calm)
			Bring photon torpedoes to ready;
			main phasers to ready...

	A flurry of activity from Tasha and Worf. Wesley has
	quickly seated himself again, checking his controls as
	the immense crystal shape now COMES AT THE ENTERPRISE
	HARDER. The SHAKING this time is HEAVIER, and WE BEGIN
	TO HEAR the SOUND OF STRUCTURAL STRAIN. Beverly COMES
	OUT of a turbolift, concerned.

             STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT FIVE            50.

64   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing: to Riker)
			Go to Red Alert, please.

	Riker hits a control and the ALERT SIGNAL begins
	HONKING, the RED LIGHTS begin FLASHING. And Lore,
	still in Data's uniform, COMES OUT of a turbolift on
	the run.

					WORF
				(raising voice over it)
			Weapons now ready, sir!

					LORE
			No, Captain, let me talk to it...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Why didn't you say you could?

	Interrupted by the CRYSTAL SHAPE COMING at the
	Enterprise still HARDER, with STRUCTURAL STRAIN HEARD
	MUCH LOUDER this time. The shaking makes Lore grab
	support as:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Affirmative! Talk to it!

					LORE
				(whirling to Tasha)
			Open hailing frequencies!
				(as she hits switch)
			Crystal Form, I identify myself
			as "Data," advising you to stop
			your attack. The humans here are
			powerful, capable of injuring or
			even destroying you. They can
			be changed only in other ways.

	The crystal shape stops, begins to BACK OFF from the
	Enterprise, taking its earlier position.

					GEORDI
			Now I call that communicating.

					WORF
			But he mentioned "changing us,"
			Captain. What does that mean?

	Wesley looks back toward Worf thankfully.

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/29/87 - ACT FIVE          51.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					LORE
			It has many meanings, as any human
			language dictionary could inform
			you.
				(to Picard)
			Suggest moving fast to confirm
			what I told it, sir. Permission
			to use the large transporter in
			Cargo Room Three? There I can
			beam out some living pattern,
			perhaps a large tree...

					RIKER
			Which you'll beam over next to
			the entity...

					LORE
			You are correct, Riker.
				(to Picard)
			Our ship's phasers will then blast
			and disintegrate it... proving
			we're dangerous.

					PICARD
			Make it so!

					LORE
			Sir?

	Which brings a slight change of expression onto
	Picard's features.

					PICARD
			Do it!

	Lore EXITS via turbolift. Wesley has come to his feet,
	protesting.

					WESLEY
			Sir, I know this may finish me
			as an acting ensign, but...

					PICARD
			Shut up, Wesley.
				(turning)
			Lieutenant Yar, pick a good
			security team, let me know what
			he does.

	Yar turns to Worf, silently requesting him to handle
	it. Worf gives a brisk "Aye, sir," EXITING via
	turbolift.

	Beverly has been watching Picard, troubled.

             STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT FIVE            52.

64   CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
			"Shut up, Wesley?"

					PICARD
			Stay out of this, Madam...

					WESLEY
			Since I am finished here, Captain,
			may I point out... ?

					BEVERLY
			Shut up, Wesley!

					WESLEY
				(still to Picard)
			... that what I've said would have
			been listened to if it came from
			an adult officer. Request
			permission to return to my
			quarters, sir.

					PICARD
			Granted, if you take your mother
			with you.

					BEVERLY
				(flaring)
			You're putting me off the bridge?

					PICARD
			I'm asking that you keep an eye
			on your son during this, Doctor.

					WESLEY
			Please, Mom. Let's go.

	A hesitant Beverly lets Wesley accompany her to a
	turbolift.

65   INT. CORRIDOR

	where Worf and two Security People hurry toward a
	turbolift door there. It OPENS... REVEALING Lore
	waiting there. Worf REACTS, quickly steps toward Lore.

					LORE
			Emergency close!

	Causing the turbolift doors to CLOSE in the face of
	the Security People.

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/29/87 - ACT FIVE          53.

66   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Worf, alone with Lore in the small cab, whirls toward
	the android.

					LORE
				(continuing)
			Now show me your warrior
			fierceness.

	Worf draws his small phaser fast... and Lore chops it
	from his hand even faster. Worf pivots, his fist
	striking powerfully at Lore who moves very fast,
	deflects it and chops again at Worf, bringing a look of
	surprised pain to Worf's face. Like a windmill, Lore
	chops at Worf with one hand, then the next, then again
	with the other -- and WE SEE Worf's knees beginning
	to buckle.

67   OMITTED

68   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	with Data crumpled in a heap on the floor. No blood or
	bruises appear on an android, but the epidermal
	covering of his head is damaged, with pieces of it
	hanging down.

	WE HEAR a CHIME. Then a wait, then a MECHANICAL SOUND
	AT THE DOOR which slides open TO REVEAL Wesley there
	with Beverly who now has a major phaser on her belt.

					BEVERLY
			I'll look, but I should never
			have let you talk me into this...

	But Wesley presses ON INTO the room... then REACTS at
	what he finds.

					WESLEY
			It's Data, Mom. He's been hurt!

	Beverly COMES IN too, kneels at the utility-clad Form
	there. Then the facial twitch happens. Beverly looks
	up at Wesley, alarmed.

					WESLEY
			It's Data! For once will you
			trust me about something?

	Beverly looks questioningly at the unconscious android
	form.

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/29/87 - ACT FIVE          54.

68   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			You must know how much Starfleet
			means to me. But I'm finished
			unless you can help me.
				(touches her arm)
			I heard you know how to turn them
			on. Please?

	Beverly pulls away, starts to rise.

					BEVERLY
			No, this is very serious...

					WESLEY
			I know, Mom. So tell me again
			to "shut up, Wesley," and I will.

					BEVERLY
			You're being very unfair,
			Wesley...

	But Beverly still reaches to Data's back... then Data
	opens his eyes and sits upright, examining Beverly and
	Wesley.

					WESLEY
			Data, the Crystal Thing is outside
			close to the ship... and Lore is
			loose somewhere inside.

	Data comes to his feet. A loose piece of epidermal
	covering FLUTTERS to the floor, causing him to run a
	hand over his facial damage.

					BEVERLY
			How badly are you hurt... Data?

					DATA
			I will function sufficiently to
			stop Lore, Doctor...

	Wesley is already OUT the door. Beverly and Data hurry
	to FOLLOW.

69   INT. CORRIDOR TO CARGO THREE

	Data, Beverly, Wesley hurry to a small door marked
	"TRANSPORTER TECHNICIANS ONLY."

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FIVE          55.

69   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Whatever happens, it is important
			that you two stay away from him.
			Do not try to help me.

	Both Wesley and Beverly nod agreement. Data tries the
	door, it doesn't budge. Data gives an "I thought so"
	nod, turns to a panel next to the door, punches in a
	code... then easily pushes the door open.

70   INT. CARGO THREE TRANSPORTER ROOM

	The small door has led to the Transporter Control Area.
	Beyond past the large Transporter Platform are large
	cargo doors used for bringing bulky cargo items in and
	out. As Data, Beverly and Wesley ENTER, they stop,
	freeze as they hear:

					LORE (O.S.)
			Good, you understand perfectly
			so far. Next, I'll signal I'm
			about to transport something
			out...

	Data is now moving in quietly, motioning Doctor and son
	to stay back.

71   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Lore standing at a computer where Data can see him now.

					LORE
				(continuing)
			... at which time the deflector
			shields will turn off for a
			moment, and if you move in at
			that time...

	Lore suddenly stops in mid-sentence, turns and looks
	directly at Data. Then, as if sensing someone else
	there, Lore steps unexpectedly to one side... sees
	Wesley and Beverly there.

					DATA
			How sad, dear brother. You have
			made me wish I were an only child.

             STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT FIVE            56.

71   CONTINUED:

					LORE
				(raising phaser)
			Then why this marvelous gift, my
			brother? The troublesome little
			man-child.
				(circling; to Wesley)
			Are you prepared for the kind of
			death you've earned, little man?

	This is too much for Beverly. She draws her major
	phaser, aiming it at Lore.

					BEVERLY
			If you take one step toward my
			son...

	Startled, Data takes his eyes off Lore for just a
	fraction of a second... enough for Lore to send Data
	spinning to where he blocks Beverly's aim. Wesley
	tries to move in to help but Lore has already chopped
	again at Data, spinning into Beverly, easily taking
	the phaser away from her. He makes a quick setting
	on it. Data is coming to his feet to attack Lore.

					LORE
			Ah, motherhood!
				(aims phaser at Wesley)
			Back off or I'll turn your little
			man into a torch!

	Frightened for Wesley, Beverly backs off. Lore makes
	another quick setting, holding phaser on Wesley.

					LORE
			I promise him exquisite pain
			unless you obey me too, dear
			brother.

					BEVERLY
			Move away, Data, please!

	Data backs off a few steps.

					LORE
			Do you see now the advantages of
			being completely human?
				(to Beverly)
			It includes kindness. I give you
			your life, Doctor. Go, quickly
			and I may not injure your son at
			all.

             STAR TREK: "Datalore" - 10/26/87 - ACT FIVE            57.

71   CONTINUED: (2)

	Beverly is willing to die if it helps her son. But
	leaving him this way?

					DATA
			I will stay with Wesley, Doctor.

					LORE
			Go! Or he'll be shrieking on the
			count of five. One... two...

72   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL & SPECIAL EFFECTS)

	Beverly panics, hurries toward the small door where
	they had entered.

					BEVERLY
			I'll bring help, Wesley.

					LORE
			Thank you for my human quality,
			Doctor Soong.
				(aiming phaser)
			Now a small payment for your son's
			misdeeds.

	LORE PHASERS BEVERLY, a BEAM which strikes her left
	arm in a FLASH OF FIRE.

					WESLEY
			Mom!

	Wesley turns, rushing at Lore... but Data reaches out,
	stopping Wesley and holding him immobile. Meanwhile,
	the PHASER BEAM has IGNITED Beverly's MEDICAL COAT
	which she must now tear away one-handed, opening the
	door the same way. As the EXITS, the door CLOSES but
	with Lore distracted with the door, Data leaps at him
	fast, shoving Wesley tumbling to safety. It is a
	vicious android battle, both using incredible speed
	and power. It SURGES OUT into the open room, toward
	the big transporter platform.

73
thru	OMITTED
74

75   ANGLE ON WESLEY

	coming to his feet, alert to anything he can do to help
	Data. He moves toward the conflict.

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/29/87 - ACT FIVE          58.

75   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Stay back, Wesley! Help me some
			other way!

	Wesley backs off. Data and Lore in action that now
	SURGES toward the transporter platform. Wesley,
	desperately seeking some way to help, sees their
	direction of movement... turns quickly toward the
	transporter controls. Can this be it?

76   EMPHASIZING DATA AND LORE

	at the edge of the transporter platform. Data now sees
	where Wesley is standing -- he pretends to stumble,
	faking Lore in over him -- then surges up to his full
	height, tossing Lore onto the platform.

					DATA
			Wesley... now!

77   ANGLE ON WESLEY

	already moving the controls.

78   ANGLE EMPHASIZING LORE (OPTICAL)

	as he is beamed out into oblivion.

79   ANGLE ON SMALL DOOR

	as it is FORCED OPEN, Picard, Riker, Tasha, with an
	injured Beverly RUSH IN. Wesley rushes to his mother,
	worried about her injuries.

					WESLEY
				(to Picard)
			Lore's gone, sir, permanently!

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Now that your son's safe, Doctor,
			report immediately to Sickbay.

	Riker has noticed something happening on the computer
	view screen.

					RIKER
			Captain... The crystal thing has
			begun to move away.

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FIVE         58A.

79A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND CRYSTAL SHAPE (OPTICAL)

	as the crystal thing MOVES AWAY from the starship,
	accellerating, DISAPPEARING quickly into the distance.

79B  INT. CARGO THREE TRANSPORTER ROOM

	as a figure, clothed like Lore, MOVES IN toward the
	Captain. As Picard looks him over, its face twitches.

					PICARD
				(continuing; beat;
				 eyeing him)
			Data, get rid of that damned
			twitch! And put on a correct
			uniform.

          STAR TREK: "Datalore" - REV. 10/27/87 - ACT FIVE          59.

79B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Yes, Captain.

	Data EXITS.

					PICARD
			And Ensign Crusher...
				(as Wesley HURRIES IN)
			... are you able to return to duty
			now?

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir!

					PICARD
			Then do so! Let the bridge know
			all is well down here.

	Wesley HURRIES OFF too. Riker turns from another look
	at at the view screen.

					RIKER
			It's gone, sir. Without Lore, it
			had no way to reach us.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			And we're overdue for our computer
			refit.
				(beat)
			Number One, have you ever
			considered whether Data is more
			human, or less human than we want?

					RIKER
				(grins)
			I only wish we were as well
			balanced, sir.

					PICARD
				(beat; nods)
			Agreed!

	The two of them begin to EXIT.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END                             













                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Angel One" 
                          #40271-115 
                              
                          Written by 
                         Patrick Barry 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Michael Rhodes 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                      REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                       NOVEMBER 9, 1987

               STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - CAST                 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Angel One"                               

                             CAST                               

                PICARD               BEATA
                RIKER                TRENT
                BEVERLY              ARIEL
                DATA                 RAMSEY
                TROI               
                TASHA              
                WORF                 Non-Speaking Roles
                GEORDI                SEVERAL MALE SECRETARIES
                WESLEY                TWO TALL WOMEN
                                      THREE MALE SURVIVORS
                                      FEMALE GUARDS
                Non-Speaking Roles    TWO NATIVE WOMEN
                 A BUDDY              NATIVE MEN
                 TRANSPORTER OPERATOR
                 CREWMEMBERS        

            STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Angel One" 

                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              Main bridge
              Corridor                 ANGEL ONE (PLANET)
              Transporter Room
              Holodeck Door            ANGEL ONE (SURFACE)
              Sickbay
              Doctor Crusher's Lab
              Captain's Ready Room
              Picard's Quarters
          
            ANGEL ONE
              Executive Office
              Great Hall
              Guest Quarters
              Hideout
              Holding Area

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Angel One"                               

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP AND PLANET (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise APPROACHES, bearing down as:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41636.9.
			As feared, our examination of the
			seven year overdue Federation
			freighter, Odin -- disabled by
			an asteroid collision -- revealed
			no survivors.

2    REVERSE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	to show the Enterprise APPROACHING a GREEN PLANET. As
	the Enterprise slows to assume an orbit:

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			However, three escape pods were
			missing, suggesting the
			possibility of survivors...

3    INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Green Planet is featured on the Main Viewer.
	PICARD, GEORDI, DATA, RIKER, TASHA and TROI at their
	stations.

					GEORDI
			Ready to begin orbit of Angel One,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Make it so, Mister La Forge. What
			kind of place is this, Data?

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          2.

3    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Angel One is a class M planet,
			supporting carbon-based flora and
			fauna, sparsely populated with
			intelligent life forms... similar
			in technological development to
			mid-twentieth-century Earth.

					GEORDI
			Just like being marooned at home.

					RIKER
			Assuming any survivors made it
			this far. Admittedly, it's the
			closest planet to the Odin. But
			the distance we've traveled in the
			past two days at warp one would've
			taken the Odin escape pods five
			months.

					DATA
			Five months, fourteen days, eleven
			hours, two minutes --

					RIKER
			Thank you, Data.

					DATA
			-- and fifty-seven seconds.

	During this, Tasha reacts to a display at her station.

					TASHA
			Captain, we're receiving an audio
			signal from Angel One.

					PICARD
			Starfleet was quite adamant that
			we maintain excellent diplomatic
			relations with this planet. Any
			other pertinent information before
			we reply, Mister Data? Their form
			of government would be a logical
			starting place.

					DATA
			Angel One has evolved into a
			constitutional oligarchy. It is
			governed by a parliamentary body
			consisting of six elected
			Mistresses, and headed by a female
			they refer to as "The Elected
			One."

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          3.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			It sounds very much like my own
			planet.

					WORF
				(aside to Data)
			Klingons appreciate strong women.

					RIKER
			How current is your information,
			Data?

					DATA
			A Federation vessel last visited
			this planet sixty-two years ago,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Except, let us hope, for the Odin
			escape pods.
				(then:)
			Since this is a female-dominated
			society, it might be more prudent
			if you made the initial contact,
			Counselor.

					TROI
				(nods, and:)
			Please open hailing frequencies.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open.

					TROI
			This is Counselor Deanna Troi of
			the USS Enterprise.

					FEMALE'S COM VOICE
			I am Beata, The Elected One. How
			may we assist you, Counselor?

					TROI
			The Federation has neglected a
			visit to your planet for far too
			long. With your permission, we
			would like to correct that
			oversight.

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          4.

3    CONTINUED: (3)

					BEATA'S COM VOICE
			We feel in no way neglected,
			Counselor. A diplomatic courtesy
			call is neither expected nor
			required.

	REACTIONS at lack of hospitality. Troi pushes on:

					TROI
			We also come in search of possible
			survivors from one of our
			freighters.

					BEATA'S COM VOICE
			A brief visit will be tolerated.

	CLICK.

					TASHA
			They've broken off transmission.

					GEORDI
			Ever feel like you're not really
			wanted?

					PICARD
			That's their prerogative,
			Lieutenant.
				(then:)
			Prepare the away team, Number One.

					RIKER
			Aye, aye, sir.

	As Riker, Data, Troi and Tasha stand down, heading
	toward the turbolift, Picard returns his attention to
	the green planet on his Main Viewer.

4    INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR

	WESLEY and a BUDDY converge on the Holodeck entrance.
	As WE FOLLOW this excited twosome, WE PICK UP Riker
	(carrying a METALLIC BOX) Troi, Data and Tasha
	APPROACHING from the opposite direction.

					RIKER
			Where're you boys off to?

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          5.

4    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Skiing, sir. Our instructor has
			us scheduled for the Swiss Alps,
			sir.

					RIKER
			Save us some deep powder.

					WESLEY
			No problem, sir. The Holodeck
			has all you'll ever need.

	All enjoy the enthusiasm of the boys as they HURRY INTO
	the Holodeck.

5    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and a transporter operator at the console as the
	away team ENTERS.

					RIKER
			The away team is ready, Captain.

					PICARD
			Angel One's position in this
			quadrant may become strategically
			vital. The hope at Starfleet is
			that some day this planet could
			become a part of the Federation.

					RIKER
			We'll try to make a good impression,
			Captain.

	Riker, Troi, Tasha and Data take their places on the
	Transporter pad.

					PICARD
			Energize!

	The operator does. TRANSPORTER EFFECT. Then:

6    EXT. ANGEL ONE - DAY - ESTABLISH (OPTICAL)

	Lush vegetation surrounded by high-tech architecture.

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          6.

7    INT. ANGEL ONE EXECUTIVE OFFICE - DAY

	Steel and glass and concrete, with all the trappings
	of a Presidential Suite. The Elected One, BEATA, sits
	behind a huge desk. Dressed in utilitarian fashion,
	the woman is still very attractive. Hovering over her
	is TRENT, her personal secretary. He's shorter in
	stature, much more frail than Beata (as are all the
	men of this planet). In contrast to his boss, he's
	dressed in bright colors. Beata is busy scanning and
	signing papers that Trent places in front of her, when:

8    ANGLE - THE DOOR

	Another male secretary shows Troi, Data, Tasha and
	Riker INTO the office, then WITHDRAWS. They stand
	before the desk, waiting.

9    FULL SHOT

	Beata lets our away team "learn their place" as she
	continues to ignore them, studying documents, etc.

					BEATA
			See that these matters are handled
			immediately.

					TRENT
			As you wish, Mistress.

	He takes the papers, HURRIES OUT. Finally, Beata
	focuses on the away team.

					BEATA
			I am Beata, The Elected One of
			Angel One.

					TROI
			Mistress Beata, I am Counselor
			Troi.
				(refers to metal box)
			We've brought you a small token
			of our goodwill.

	Beata eyes the metal box... eyes Riker.

					BEATA
			My cooperation is not for sale,
			Counselor.

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          7.

9    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			We didn't mean to imply that it
			was, Mistress.
				(beat, and:)
			Out of respect to your wishes that
			we keep our visit brief, perhaps
			you would like to address the
			issue of survivors immediately.

					BEATA
				(curtly)
			Immediately -- but not
			impetuously. You will present
			your case.

	She rises. This woman is as tall as Riker.

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			Until I am certain of your
			intentions, I know of no such
			survivors.

	And on this unexpected twist, we:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. ANGEL ONE - DAY - ESTABLISH (OPTICAL)

11   INT. GREAT HALL - DAY

	Steel, glass and smooth concrete softened by dripping
	ferns and draped sheers. The outer doors swing open
	and IN STRIDES our away team. Riker still carries the
	metal box.

12   ANOTHER ANGLE

	TO REVEAL the occupants. A large U-shaped table
	dominates the room. At the top of the U is Beata.
	Trent stands behind off one shoulder. The flanking
	sides of the table are occupied by three (tall) WOMEN
	to each side, one of whom will be identified as ARIEL.
	Several other male secretaries are in attendance along
	the perimeter of the table.

					BEATA
			Representatives of the Starship
			Enterprise -- do you wish to
			petition the Parliament of Angel
			One?

					TROI
			We do. We have reason to hope
			that survivors from a damaged
			Federation freighter may be
			marooned on your planet. We are
			seeking to learn if this is so.

	General stoicism from the Parliamentarians. Except
	for Ariel who displays particular interest.
	Suspiciously:

					BEATA
			Even a planet as remote as Angel
			One has heard of Starfleet.
			Searching the galaxy for survivors
			seems a petty task for one of their
			mighty vessels.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         9.

12   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We don't consider even one
			survivor petty.

					BEATA
				(to Troi, offended)
			Is this man suggesting that we
			place a lesser value on life than
			you do?

					TROI
			Not at all.

	Troi looks to Riker for encouragement. He nods for
	her to continue.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Our discovery of the abandoned
			freighter was an accident,
			Mistress Beata. We have a duty
			to investigate.

					BEATA
			I see. And if you were to find
			survivors? What then?

					TROI
			We will take them with us. See
			that they are reunited with their
			families.

	Ariel reacts to this, her concern evident.

					ARIEL
			Mistress Beata... ?

					BEATA
			Yes, Ariel?

					ARIEL
			Are we to take these strangers
			at their word?

					BEATA
			A good question.

					TASHA
			What reason could we possibly have
			to deceive you?

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         10.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEATA
			Another good question.

					RIKER
			Are there survivors from the
			freighter Odin on this planet?

					BEATA
			After we discuss that matter,
			we'll let you know.

	What the hell kind of answer is that? Before it can
	be pursued:

					BEATA
				(continuing; to Trent)
			See to their comforts.

	Trent leaves his place near the seat of power to escort
	the away team from the Great Hall.

13   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - DAY

	As plush as the Great Hall, consisting of common area
	with doors leading to separate sleeping cubicles. The
	main door OPENS -- Trent LEADS the away team IN.

					TRENT
			You will remain here until
			summoned.

	Trent EXITS. Tasha removes a tricorder, checks the
	area. As Riker places the metal box on a side table:

					RIKER
			Are we able to talk? Is the
			area secure?

					TASHA
			Yes. Tricorder doesn't show
			any listening devices or
			anything else of a threatening
			nature

					RIKER
			Good. Troi?

					TROI
			There was much fear in that room.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         11.

13   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Paranoia, if you ask me. But of
			what?

					TROI
			I cannot say. Nor do I feel their
			fear was focused. I sensed that
			all were not concerned for the
			same reason.

					RIKER
			Data?

					DATA
			There are undoubtedly survivors
			from the Odin on this planet,
			Commander.

					RIKER
			I agree. Otherwise, why would
			they be so circumspect?

					TASHA
			As the Mistress Beata is so fond
			of saying -- good question.

					DATA
			What do we do if they elect to
			deny the existence of any
			survivors?

					RIKER
			Let's not look for problems.

	But of course, that's what they are all trained to do.

14   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship continues to orbit Angel One.

15   INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR NEAR HOLODECK

	Picard and WORF are walking down the hallway.

					PICARD
			I want all departments prepared
			for a warp six trip to the Neutral
			Zone as soon as the away team
			completes its mission.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         12.

15   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Trouble, Captain?

					PICARD
			Insurance. Romulan battlecruisers
			have been detected near one of
			our border posts. They've
			requested assistance as soon as
			we are available.

	Without warning, Picard is hit squarely on the cheek by
	a SNOWBALL. He stops cold.

16   REVERSE - OPEN HOLODECK DOOR

	A laughing Wesley comes TUMBLING OUT, smashing into
	Worf as he avoids the pursuit of his buddy. Both skid
	to a shocked halt at sight of Picard.

					WESLEY
			Captain Picard!

	Picard wipes the snow from his face. The boys, soaking
	wet themselves, cringe.

					PICARD
			Report, Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
			We, ah, finished our ski lesson,
			sir... and it kinda just happened,
			sir.

					PICARD
			On the Enterprise, Mister Crusher,
			nothing "just happens."
				(distracted)
			What is that smell?

					WORF
				(sniffs, and:)
			Hmm, yes... slightly reminiscent
			of Night-Blooming Throgni,
			Captain. From home.
				(deep breath)
			Quite stimulating, wouldn't you
			say?

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         13.

16   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No.

	Wesley tries to smell, but no luck. He glances at his
	Buddy who shrugs.

					WESLEY
			I can't smell anything. I'm
			a little congested...

					PICARD
			Don't let this "just happen"
			again, Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
				(snapping to)
			Yes, sir!!

	As the boys wheel and MARCH/RUN OFF, Worf catches
	Picard with the hint of a smile. Shaking it off, the
	two men continue on.

17   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - DAY

	Tasha pacing; Troi and Riker sitting; Data examining
	knickknacks. Data's attention falls on an atomizer.
	Squeezing the ball, he gets a face full of mist. Sniffs:

					DATA
			Interesting. An alcohol-based
			synthetic, artificially
			reproducing a floral scent.

					TROI
			It is called perfume, Data.

					DATA
			The purpose of which is... ?

					TASHA
			Certain cultures consider perfume
			an aphrodisiac.

					DATA
			I am unfamiliar with that term.

					RIKER
			An aphrodisiac is something
			designed to stimulate or enhance
			sexual pleasure.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         14.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			How does stimulation of the
			olfactory nerve affect the
			enjoyment of sex?

	All look to the other to field this one. They are
	saved by the door. Trent ENTERS.

					TRENT
			The Elected One will see you now.

	He stands aside so that Riker, Tasha and Troi can EXIT.
	Data brings up the rear, putting the atomizer down as
	he EXITS. Trent picks up the atomizer, sprays himself,
	enjoys the scent a moment before FOLLOWING.

18   INT. GREAT HALL - DAY

	CLOSE ON Beata.

					BEATA
			You claim you intend to remove
			these survivors from our planet.
			Are you prepared to give us your
			solemn word on that?

19   REVERSE ON OUR AWAY TEAM

	standing as before.

					TROI
			We are.

20   FULL SHOT

	Parliament in full session as before.

					BEATA
			You should know that the vote was
			not unanimous. Some among us are
			suspicious.

21   ARIEL

	to name one.


         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         15.

22   BACK TO SCENE

					BEATA
			Yet, the majority feel that we
			have no choice but to trust you.

					RIKER
			We don't understand the source
			of your misgivings, Mistress, but
			we appreciate your faith in us.

					BEATA
				(sharply)
			Make certain that our faith has
			not been misplaced.
				(then:)
			There are four survivors from the
			ship you call the Odin. All male.
			Their leader is a man who calls
			himself Ramsey.

					RIKER
			If you'll bring these men to us,
			we'll have them off your planet
			immediately.

					BEATA
			If they were mine to deliver, I
			would do so without hesitation.
			Unfortunately, their hiding place
			has long eluded us.

					TASHA
			Hiding place? Why are they in
			hiding?

					BEATA
			Because they are fugitives on
			Angel One! And the sooner we are
			rid of them, the better!
				(calming down)
			When these men arrived seven years
			ago, they accepted our hospitality
			quickly enough. But gradually,
			they grew restive. Making
			unreasonable demands, going
			against the natural order -- there
			seemed to be no end to the trouble
			they created.

					TROI
			Using the technology of the
			Enterprise, we might be able to
			find these men.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         16.

22   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
			I assumed as much. But be warned,
			Counselor --
				(beat, and:)
			-- these men are dangerous.

	Our away team members exchange a look -- what have they
	stepped in this time? And on this, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

23   EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise continues its silent orbit.

24   INT. ENTERPRISE - SICKBAY

	BEVERLY administers hypo shots to Wesley's buddy who
	is laid out on a bed next to Wesley as:

					WESLEY
				(suffering)
			This is worse than Hesperan
			Thumping Cough. What is it, Mom?

					BEVERLY
			You and your friend probably
			picked up something on the Quazulu
			Eight field trip last week.
			Whatever it is may have been
			activated by your exposure to the
			cold ski environment of the
			Holodeck.

					WESLEY
			But the transporter biofilter is
			supposed to kill stuff like that.

	Beverly has moved to stand at his side, checking his
	vital signs with an instrument.

					BEVERLY
			If this is our first contact, it
			wouldn't have been programmed into
			the biofilter computer yet.

					WESLEY
				(getting sleepy)
			Mom...

	And he's asleep. Beverly gives in to the out-dated,
	yet motherly hand-to-Wesley's-forehead-checking-for-fever,
	tucks him in. FOLLOW AS she CROSSES to her LAB
	AREA. The work space already shows the CLUTTER of her
	search for answers to this illness.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         18.

24   CONTINUED:

	Activating her com:

					BEVERLY
			Sickbay to Captain Picard.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

	Geordi and Worf at their stations as:

					PICARD
			Picard here.

					BEVERLY
			Wesley and one of his friends have
			contracted some form of
			respiratory ailment -- most likely
			a viral infection.

					PICARD
			Is it contained?

					BEVERLY
			I believe so. I've isolated the
			twelve students who were on the
			field trip where I believe the
			problem began.

					PICARD
			How contagious is it?

					BEVERLY
			Unknown. Nor do I have a clue
			as to how it's transmitted.

					PICARD
			Please stay with it, Doctor.
			Starfleet has important business
			for us as soon as the away team
			returns. I don't relish having my
			crew infected.

					BEVERLY
			At the moment, my only suggestion
			is that all crew avoid any
			cold-weather Holodeck simulations
			until further notice.

	Picard rubs his neck, trying to ease the stiffness.
	His voice betrays a trace of irritation:

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         19.

25   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Agreed. And keep me advised.

	Damn that stiffness!

26   REVERSE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, rubbing his neck, glances toward the Main
	Viewer, the Green Planet below.

27   INT. ANGEL ONE GREAT HALL - NIGHT

	Away team present. Beata and her Parliamentarians
	listen as:

					RIKER
			Data, how can we best go about
			finding Mister Ramsey and the
			other survivors?

					DATA
			Assuming the survivors have
			retained some remnants of their
			lives aboard the Odin, we might
			not have a difficult task. If
			we can isolate something unique
			to the survivors -- perhaps an
			element not otherwise found on
			Angel One -- we can utilize the
			Enterprise scanners.

					RIKER
				(to Beata)
			Mister Data will need access to
			your library.

					BEATA
			Our library is far too
			sophisticated for a man to
			comprehend.

					DATA
			I am an android, Mistress, though
			anatomically, I am a fully
			functioning male.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         20.

27   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
			An amusing notion. Perhaps you
			could teach our males a thing or
			two.
				(with a look)
			Trent -- see to the android's
			needs.

	Trent nods, LEADS Data from the room. To the team:

					BEATA
			Do not forget your promise.

	Without another word, Beata, and then the other women,
	rise and LEAVE.

28   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

29   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf, Geordi and others. Worf on the com:

					WORF
			Bridge to Captain Picard.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead, Lieutenant.

					WORF
			The away team has requested that
			we scan the planet surface for
			traces of platinum.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Have Mister La Forge break fixed
			orbit and initiate a search
			pattern.

					WORF
			Aye, Captain.
				(and:)
			Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Search pattern initiated now.

	Punctuated by the appropriate button pushing.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         21.

30   INT. ENTERPRISE - CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Beverly hovers over Picard with a medical tricorder.

					PICARD
			This is all quite unnecessary,
			Doctor.
				(suppressing the pain)
			I'm merely fatigued.

	Beverly reads the tricorder, shakes her head.

					BEVERLY
			Because you are very ill, Captain.
			You have the virus.
				(in full stature)
			Captain, in my opinion, you are
			no longer physically able to
			effectively command this vessel.

					PICARD
			Don't be ridiculous, Doctor. I've
			got an away team down there, in
			less-than-friendly territory, not
			to mention an appointment with the
			several Romulan battlecruisers...

					BEVERLY
			You have an appointment in your
			cabin, Captain. With your bed.

					PICARD
			Is that an order?

					BEVERLY
			Yes.

	She's as stern as she can be. He relents.

					PICARD
			I guess I'm better at giving
			orders than taking them.

	She smiles. He shivers.

31   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Geordi and Worf at their stations.

					WORF
				(stuffy nose)
			I think I may sneeze...

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         22.

31   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			A Klingon sneeze?!

					WORF
			Only kind I know.

	Geordi's dread is short-lived as Picard, walking
	unsteadily, ENTERS the bridge, FOLLOWED by Beverly.
	Every eye sneaks a look. Pausing at the turbolift,
	he turns to Geordi:

					PICARD
			Lieutenant La Forge -- you have
			command until further notice.
			Please make the proper entries
			in the ship's log.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

	Picard and Beverly ENTER the turbolift; doors CLOSE.
	Geordi's concern for Picard is tempered by the supreme
	pleasure he feels as he experiments with the fit of
	the command chair. Worf glances at his scanner
	display:

					WORF
			Scanners indicate a platinum
			trace. Should I notify the away
			team?

					GEORDI
			Make it so.

	Worf stares and shakes his head in reaction. Even
	Geordi can't believe he said that. The command chair
	seems to fit Geordi like a glove.

32   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - NIGHT

	Riker, Trent with him as escort, stands before Beata
	who is seated at her desk. Ariel is also present, her
	business with Beata suspended by:

					RIKER
			The Enterprise reports a possible
			location for Mister Ramsey and
			the other survivors.

					BEATA
			So soon? I'm impressed with your
			haste.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         23.

32   CONTINUED:

					ARIEL
			I am suspicious of it.

					BEATA
			You've had your opportunity to
			object, Ariel. You were in the
			minority.

					ARIEL
			Excuse me, Mistress. I have
			matters to attend to elsewhere.

	Giving the away team a final look, she EXITS. And:

					RIKER
			With your permission, we'd like
			to begin our search immediately.

					BEATA
			By all means.
				(rising)
			But I'm sure that Counselor Troi
			and the others can do that without
			you.
				(off his reaction)
			If I recall, you had a gesture
			of goodwill you wished to give
			me... ?

					RIKER
			That can certainly wait until
			we've recovered the survivors.

					BEATA
			Are you suggesting that the women
			in your party are incapable of
			performing this task without the
			help of a man?

					RIKER
			Not at all. Lieutenant Yar and
			Counselor Troi are completely
			qualified.

					BEATA
				(sarcastically)
			How generous you are with your
			praise.
				(an order)
			Inform them you will remain here
			with me.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         24.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			Riker to Lieutenant Yar.

33   INT. GUEST QUARTERS (INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

	Data, Troi and Tasha standing by.

					TASHA
			This is Yar.

					RIKER
			Tasha - you'll be leading the team
			without me.

					TASHA
				(puzzled)
			Commander... ?

					RIKER
			In the interest of diplomatic
			relations, I'll remain with
			Mistress Beata while you conduct
			your search.

					TASHA
			Certainly, sir.

	(END INTERCUT) Beata indicates a chair.

					BEATA
			Relax. We have much to discuss.

	Riker sits.

34   INT. GUEST QUARTERS - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

					TASHA
			Set phasers to stun.

	Data and Tasha do.

					TROI
			Is that really necessary?

					DATA
			A justified precaution, Counselor.
			Mistress Beata observed that
			Mister Ramsey and his men were
			dangerous.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         25.

34   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
				(into Com)
			Lieutenant Yar to Enterprise.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead, Tasha.

					TASHA
			Three to beam to the location of
			that platinum trace, Geordi.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Coordinates set.

					TASHA
			Energize!

	Tasha, Data and Troi DEMATERIALIZE.

35   INT. HIDEOUT - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Primitive by the standards we've grown accustomed to
	on Angel One, but comfortable communal housing
	nevertheless. Data, Troi and Tasha MATERIALIZE,
	phasers at the ready. But their vigilance seems the
	product of over-training as they REACT to the sight
	of:

36   RAMSEY

	relaxing in a chair. He smiles at the away team.

					RAMSEY
			Welcome. I've been expecting you.

	And, on the away team's REACTIONS to this unexpectedly
	benign threat, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

37   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Geordi at Command; Worf at his station. Other
	crewmembers are scattered about.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to bridge.

	Worf lets go a SNEEZE that packs a wallop.

					WORF
			Pardon me.

					GEORDI
			La Forge here, Captain.

39   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

	Drawn, weary, listless, Picard huddles under a blanket
	as he tries to sit at his desk. The man is incredibly
	ill, his speech halting, broken by coughs and shivers.

					PICARD
			Status report, please.

					GEORDI
			Eighty-two more reported cases
			of the virus, sir. Doctor Crusher
			has converted the Holodeck into
			an isolation ward.

					PICARD
			And the --

	He's suddenly overcome with a terrible COUGH, making
	further speech impossible. As it calms:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			-- away team?

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        27.

39   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			No recent contact, Captain. But
			I've informed them of the medical
			situation up here and the growing
			Romulan threat to our Neutral Zone
			outpost.

					PICARD
			Keep me--
				(coughs)
			--advised. You'll have the bridge
			until Commander Riker returns.

	With great effort, Picard drags himself away from his
	desk, finally collapsing onto his bunk.

40   ANGLE FAVORING WORF

	referring to his console at the conn.

					WORF
				(congested)
			Engineering reports a computer
			malf...

	... The rest of which is lost in another Klingon SNEEZE.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Sorry, I'm... getting sick.

					GEORDI
			I'm sure half the ship knows that
			by now. Report to Sickbay.

	As Worf struggles to his feet, the Com crackles:

					ENGINEERING'S COM VOICE
			Engineering to bridge.

					GEORDI
			La Forge here.

					ENGINEERING'S COM VOICE
			Sir, the computer won't accept
			the variant climate controls
			Doctor Crusher wants in the
			quarantine areas.

					GEORDI
			I'm on my way.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        28.

40   CONTINUED:

	Worf, on his way to the turbolift, (and struggling
	against the urge to sneeze), stops Geordi with a hand
	to his shoulder.

					WORF
			With all respect, Lieutenant,
			there are other people to do that
			job now.

	Geordi sees the wisdom of this, presses the Com:

					GEORDI
			bridge to Engineering. Lieutenant
			Wong knows the system. I'm sure
			she'll be able to resolve all
			problems.

					ENGINEERING'S COM VOICE
			I'll ask her to look at it right
			away, sir.

					GEORDI
			Worf...

	Stopping in the Lift, Worf turns back to face Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Thanks for the advice.

	Worf nods. But he can't speak because another sneeze
	is on the way. The turbolift doors CLOSE just in time
	as the SNEEZE explodes.

41   INT. ANGEL ONE HIDEOUT - NIGHT

	Ramsey, a large, pleasant man, pours drinks for the
	away team. He's dressed in a subdued version of the
	male native dress.

					TROI
			We haven't much time, Mister
			Ramsey. The Enterprise has urgent
			business elsewhere.

					RAMSEY
			Certainly we have time for a
			drink.

	Troi and Tasha take the offered drinks. He raises his
	in silent toast, takes a sip, and:

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        29.

41   CONTINUED:

					RAMSEY
				(continuing)
			How did you find me?

					DATA
			Actually, it was quite simple.
			I accessed all possible elements
			available to the crew of the Odin,
			cross-referenced those to elements
			endemic to Angel One, then
			eliminated the common
			denominators. Angel One has no
			platinum. Enterprise scanners
			did the rest.

					RAMSEY
			Platinum, was it?

	Ramsey pulls a PENDANT on a CHAIN from around his neck
	INTO VIEW.

					RAMSEY
				(continuing)
			My wings. I kept them for their
			sentimental value.

					TASHA
			Where are the other survivors,
			Mister Ramsey?

					RAMSEY
			Oh, they're nearby. Packing, as
			a matter of fact, since we can
			no longer remain here. As the
			unofficial leader of our little
			group, I've been chosen to speak
			for us all.

					TROI
			Marooned seven years on an alien
			planet. Rather than excitement
			or anticipation at being rescued,
			I sense a feeling of calm in you.

					RAMSEY
			What is it you think you're
			rescuing me from? My shipmates
			and I have all taken wives. A
			few even have children. You can't
			"rescue" a man from the place he
			calls his home.

	Home? This is getting more complicated by the moment.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        30.

42   INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE - NIGHT

	Trent is no longer in the room. Beata and Riker,
	seated comfortably on a lounge, each have a drink.

					RIKER
			... Why were you so hesitant at
			first to tell us about the Odin
			survivors?

					BEATA
			Simply because Ramsey and his men
			are anarchists. Tampering with
			the laws of nature. Obsessed with
			spreading untruths, and
			encouraging dissent among our
			people. I had to be certain you
			weren't here to fuel their
			struggle.

					RIKER
			It's not our place to interfere
			in the domestic affairs of other
			societies.

					BEATA
			Not you, perhaps, because you
			understand a man's place. But
			Ramsey is not so well-mannered.
				(shakes her head)
			Sometimes I fear that it is
			actually the men who are the
			clever ones, enjoying all that
			life has to offer while we women
			devote ourselves to the drudgery
			of making life work.

					RIKER
			In our society, men and women
			share equally in all that life
			has to offer.

					BEATA
			Don't misunderstand me, Riker.
			I'd be the last to imply that men
			are in any way inferior to women.
			But, after all, men are... men --
			with a natural place in the scheme
			of things.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        31.

42   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(amused)
			We gave up those distinctions
			centuries ago. In our world,
			equality among the sexes is so
			well established, we no longer
			consider it an issue.

					BEATA
				(humoring him)
			You deny that differences exist
			between men and women?

					RIKER
			We not only acknowledge the
			differences. We delight in them.

	The mood is growing a bit more seductive.

					BEATA
			That's so like a man. So
			emotional. What would we do
			without you... ?

	A question she is about to answer with a kiss. But
	the moment is cut short by a NOISE o.s. Both REACT
	to:

43   ANGLE - TRENT

	ENTERING with the metallic box. Taking the box:

					RIKER
			Thank you, Trent.

	Trent continues to stand. Dismissing him:

					BEATA
			You may go.

	Reluctantly, Trent EXITS. Riker offers Beata the
	metallic box.

					RIKER
			With compliments of the USS
			Enterprise.

	Their hands linger at the touch before Riker finally
	pulls his away. Beata opens the box and withdraws a
	large, clear, octagonal CRYSTAL.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        32.

43   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It's called an Albeni meditation
			crystal.

	Riker removes a small striking bar from the box, taps
	the crystal. It comes to life, producing a warm GOLDEN
	GLOW and accompanying resonant HUM.

					BEATA
			Very impressive.

	Riker puts his hand over the crystal to turn it off.
	Beata covers his hand with her own. There's a lot of
	heat between these two, and it's no secret.

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			And now, of course, I must repay
			you in kind.

	She leans to kiss Riker. He submits. Willingly.

44   INT. HIDEOUT - NIGHT

	Ramsey paces the small place, the away team watching,
	listening to:

					RAMSEY
			... Five months in a rescue pod
			no bigger than this room is an
			eternity I hope none of you ever
			have to face. When we finally
			made it here, we all thought we'd
			died and gone to heaven. You've
			seen the women of the planet --
			tall and strong and lovely.

	Shakes his head, remembering his moment of realization:

					RAMSEY
				(continuing)
			But once the newness wore off,
			we started to see how men on this
			planet were treated. No vote,
			no opinions... no respect.

					TASHA
			None of which is any longer your
			concern, Mister Ramsey. Call the
			others in, please. It's time to
			leave.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        33.

44   CONTINUED:

					RAMSEY
			Despite its problems, Lieutenant,
			we like it here on Angel One.
				(simply)
			We're not going anywhere.

					TROI
			But Mistress Beata --

					RAMSEY
				(overlapping)
			Mistress Beata be damned! Her
			wish is not my command. And
			neither is yours. You can't force
			us to go.

					DATA
			Mister Ramsey is correct,
			Counselor. The Odin was not a
			starship, which means its crew
			is not bound by the Prime
			Directive. If he and the other
			survivors wish to stay here, there
			is absolutely nothing we can do.

	Tasha and Troi exchange a look, a shrug.

45   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE

	in orbit.

46   INT. SICKBAY

	SHOOTING from the lab area, WE CAN SEE the room is
	overflowing with beds of sick crewmembers. A line of
	newly infected has formed in the doorway. Beverly is
	busy with her research when:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Bridge to Sickbay -- how are you
			Doing, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
				(into Com)
			We have more sick than we do beds.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        34.

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS REQUIRED)

	Geordi, nursing a stiff neck of his own, listens:

					BEVERLY
			I've been forced to confine over
			three hundred to their private
			quarters.

					GEORDI
			We're going to be seriously
			undermanned if we're forced to
			engage the Romulans in battle.

					BEVERLY
			The Romulans are your problem,
			Lieutenant. Trying to find an
			innoculant is mine. This virus
			mutates every twenty minutes.
			On the positive side, the virus
			is debilitating -- but so far we
			haven't had any fatalities.

					GEORDI
			If this continues, there'll be
			no one left to run the ship.

					BEVERLY
			If it continues, no one will be
			healthy enough to care.

	(END INTERCUT) Geordi surveys his undermanned bridge.
	If anything, his neck seems even stiffer.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Yar to Enterprise.

					GEORDI
				(activating Com)
			Enterprise, go ahead.

48   INT. ANGEL ONE HIDEOUT - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Data and Troi standing by. Ramsey watching.

					TASHA
			Prepare to beam three back to our
			previous location, Geordi. After
			we regroup with Commander Riker,
			we'll return to the ship.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        35.

48   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Suggest you make that on the
			double. We have a real medical
			emergency brewing up here. A
			third of the crew is down. And
			the latest report from the Neutral
			Zone outpost is that more Romulan
			battlecrusiers are entering the
			area.

					TASHA
			I'll inform the commander.
				(then, to Ramsey)
			One thing before we go. You said
			you were expecting us. Why?

					RAMSEY
			I'm sorry. I can't tell you.

	The away team accepts this.

					TROI
			We wish you well, Mister Ramsey.

					TASHA
				(into Com)
			Energize!

	Our away team DEMATERIALIZES. Beat. Ramsey goes to
	a door, opens it, speaking off:

					RAMSEY
			They are gone.

	Beat. OUT steps Ariel. They embrace.

49   INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE - NIGHT

	CLOSE ON the Albeni mediation crystal. Beata's hand
	reaches INTO FRAME, taps the crystal with the striking
	bar. It GLOWS, HUMS. PAN off the crystal to the
	lounge where Riker and Beata are wrapped in each
	other's arms. There are caresses and kisses as
	counterpoint to:

					BEATA
			It is such a refreshing change
			to be with a man who knows what
			he wants.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        36.

49   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You mean without a woman having
			to tell him?

					BEATA
			Exactly! I knew you were bright
			enough to understand. Women, by
			our very nature, want only what
			is best for their men.

					RIKER
			Men are not objects to be
			possessed, Mistress Beata.

					BEATA
				(humoring him)
			Of course they're not. It was
			merely a figure of speech.

	A BELL o.s. The kiss continues. Another BELL.
	Angered by the interruption, Beata reaches out to quiet
	the Albeni crystal before sharply calling off:

					BEATA
			Enter.

50   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Trent ENTERS the chamber. "Don't kill the
	messenger" is practically stamped on his forehead.

					BEATA
			Why do you bother me?

					TRENT
			Forgive the disturbance, Elected
			One...

					BEATA
				(to Riker)
			I expect so little from this sorry
			excuse for a man. Perhaps even
			that much is too much...

	She is on her feet, charging the smaller man.

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			What is so important you find it
			necessary to intrude on my
			privacy?

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        37.

50   CONTINUED:

					TRENT
			They have returned, Mistress.
			But without Ramsey or the others.

	Trent motions off, and IN WALK Data, Tasha and Troi.
	Riker rises on their entrance.

					BEATA
			Your advanced technology has
			proven inadequate?

	Rather than answer her, the away team turns to Riker.

					RIKER
			What happened, Troi?

					TROI
			Mister Ramsey and the other
			survivors refuse to leave.

					BEATA
			But you promised!

					RIKER
				(considers, and:)
			I'm sorry. There's nothing else
			we can do.

					BEATA
			I am sorry as well.

	She moves to sit behind her desk.

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			Since you refuse to take them with
			you, I am left with no choice...
			but to sentence them all to death.

	On Riker's REACTION, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

51   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Everything normal on the outside.

52   INT. ENTERPRISE - PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Still in bed; still very sick. Door CHIME. Weakly:

					PICARD
			Enter.

	Beverly, a thermos-like container in hand, ENTERS.
	Picard makes no pretense of health as he shivers under
	his blankets. Beverly squirts a serving of green
	liquid into a cup. He's too weak to take the cup.
	She lifts his head, holding the cup to his lips. He
	resists.

					BEVERLY
			It looks horrible, tastes worse --
			but it's absolutely guaranteed to
			make you feel better.

	Picard gulps, nearly choking on a mouthful of the foul
	brew. He sputters, growls, twisting up his face.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Knew you'd like it.
				(smells)
			New cologne?

					PICARD
				(coughs, groans)
			Same... you gave me last birthday.

					BEVERLY
			Uh-uh, different. Like something
			I smelled earlier. Something...
			I don't know... like a flower I
			remember. Something Klingon, I
			think.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        39.

52   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf and I... detected
			a similar scent when we bumped
			into... your son at the Holodeck.

					BEVERLY
				(lightbulb!)
			It's that smell! That must be
			how the virus travels!
				(working it out:)
			An airborne microbe whose sweet
			scent inspires deep inhalation...
				(bingo!)
			... And once inside the body,
			becomes this damned virus!
				(quickly)
			I have a great deal of work to
			do.

	She's GONE in a rush. On the closed door, a feeble:

					PICARD
			You are excused, Doctor.

	He falls back into his pillows to sleep.

53   EXT. ANGEL ONE - NIGHT - ESTABLISH (OPTICAL)

54   INT. ANGEL ONE GREAT HALL - NIGHT

	Riker, Tasha and Troi are joined by Data RETURNING from
	a quiet corner of the hall. Except for our away team,
	only Trent and a female guard are standing by to make
	sure no one steals the paperclips. In hushed voices:

					RIKER
			What's the latest on the
			Enterprise's medical situation?

					DATA
			Doctor Crusher feels the virus
			will undoubtedly run unchecked
			through the entire ship's
			contingent. Attempts to develop
			an innoculant have so far ended
			in failure. Lieutenant La Forge
			still has the Conn pending your
			return.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        40.

54   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What about the Romulans in the
			Neutral Zone?

					DATA
			The border outpost reports a
			contingent of seven Romulan
			battlecruisers within sensor
			range. The USS Berlin has
			answered their distress call, and
			is standing by. However, should
			hostilities erupt, the outpost
			and the starship will be
			outgunned. It is felt that the
			Enterprise's presence in the area
			will be a vital show of force.

					TASHA
			Some show of force. The
			Enterprise may be able to fly on
			autopilot. But with that virus
			knocking down our crew, we're
			going to be in sorry shape if
			things turn ugly.

					RIKER
			The Romulans won't know our
			strength, Lieutenant.
				(glancing around)
			It's time for us to leave this
			place.

					TROI
			It feels terribly wrong to leave
			while Beata is determined to
			execute those people.

					RIKER
			She has to find them first.
			Ramsey and his bunch have been
			fugitives for years. I suspect
			he's pretty good at evading
			capture. As cold as it sounds
			we're going to have to treat this
			mission as if it never happened.
			Everything will remain exactly
			as it was before we arrived.

	A COMMOTION o.s., and they turn to see:

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        41.

55   BEATA AND THE PARLIAMENTARIANS

	FILING INTO the Hall, taking their seats. Ariel is
	not among them.

					TROI
				(low, to team)
			Something is wrong.

	The away team's attention is focused on Beata even as
	her attention is on them. Finally:

					BEATA
			Your presence on Angel One no
			longer amuses me.

					RIKER
			Amusement was never our intention,
			Mistress.

					BEATA
			Before you go back to your ship,
			there is something I wish you to
			see.

	She nods to a guard near the far door. The guard opens
	the door, and other guards lead Ramsey, three male
	earthlings, two other native women and a handful of
	native men into the hall.

					RAMSEY
				(to Troi)
			We were no harm to anyone. Why
			did you tell them where to find
			us?

					BEATA
			Don't blame them, Ramsey. You
			brought this upon yourself.
			You... and the traitor.

	She glances to the guard near the door she and the
	Parliamentarians used. The guard opens this door,
	EXITS... only to RETURN half a beat later with Ariel
	in tow. Ariel and Ramsey exchange a pained look.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        42.

55   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			One doesn't need the technology
			of the Enterprise to follow
			Mistress Ariel sneaking off to
			warn her husband.
				(to Guard)
			Let her stand with him now...

	The Guard leads Ariel to Ramsey's side, into his arms
	as:

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			... For tomorrow they will die
			together.

	Off our away team's REACTIONS, we find ourselves:

56   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Beverly, medical tricorder in hand, is examining
	Geordi. He looks terrible, feels worse. Otherwise,
	the bridge is empty.

					BEVERLY
			You're out of commission, Geordi.
			Report to your quarters.

					GEORDI
				(in horrible pain)
			Can't leave my post... until I'm
			relieved.

					BEVERLY
			I've been aboard the Enterprise
			long enough to know she's designed
			to run herself.

					GEORDI
			But the innoculant --

					BEVERLY
			I can do my research on the
			computers here.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        43.

57   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Then I can convalesce here.

	Geordi holds his position, sick as he is. Beverly
	resigns herself to taking the seat adjacent. She's
	not at all pleased with what's happening. What's worse
	is -- she's beginning to feel ill herself.

58   INT. ANGEL ONE EXECUTIVE OFFICE - NIGHT

	Riker stands before the desk, fighting to draw Beata's
	attention from the stack of paperwork she
	intentionally hides behind.

					RIKER
			You claim to be an advanced
			society, yet you resort to tyranny
			and executions in order to
			suppress those who don't share
			your views.

					BEATA
			I don't expect you to understand.

					RIKER
			Why? Because I'm only a man?

					BEATA
			You'll accomplish nothing with
			that attitude.

	Riker counts to ten, and:

					RIKER
			Mistress Beata, if you could avoid
			executing Ramsey and his
			followers, would you do so?

					BEATA
			Is that not the way of an advanced
			society?

					RIKER
			Then let us talk to men from the
			Odin one last time. Let me try
			to convince them to leave with
			us.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        44.

58   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
			But what of the others? Their
			minds have been poisoned. Will
			you also include those from this
			planet who unwisely chose to
			follow Ramsey and his group?

					RIKER
			Yes. All of them.

	Beata considers this.

59   INT. HOLDING AREA - NIGHT

	Ramsey, Ariel, and the others sit, stand or lean in
	the cramped area like ancient Christians awaiting dawn
	and the inevitable lions. All react to:

60   ANGLE

	Riker, Data, Troi and Tasha are allowed into the room
	by a Guard who closes and locks the door behind them.

					TROI
			Mistress Beata is giving you a
			second chance. We're prepared
			to take your entire group with
			us.

					RAMSEY
			That's very kind of you, sir, but
			we're not going.

					TASHA
			Haven't you been paying attention,
			Ramsey? You're scheduled to be
			executed tomorrow.

	A glance to his followers, all of whom are listening,
	confirms his resolve.

					RAMSEY
			We don't want to die. We don't
			want to leave, either. I'm not
			Academy educated, but I've studied
			a little history. The ancient
			Christians faced their lions, the
			natives of the African continent
			faced their suppressors.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        45.

60   CONTINUED:

					RAMSEY (Cont'd)
			Even the women of the twentieth century
			chose to settle for nothing but
			full equality.

					RIKER
			There's no time to debate the
			issues, Ramsey. We're taking you
			with us whether you choose to go
			or not.

					DATA
			Excuse me, Commander, but removing
			any of these people against their
			will would be a violation of
			several Starfleet regulations,
			not the least of which would be
			the Prime Directive.

					RIKER
				(sharply)
			I realize that, Data.
				(softly)
			But I'd rather be facing a court
			martial than trying to live with
			the guilt of leaving these people
			to their deaths.
				(into Com)
			Commander Riker to Enterprise.

61   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

					BEVERLY
				(into Com)
			This is the Enterprise.

	Our away team share a look.

					TASHA
			Things must be worse up there than
			we thought.

					RIKER
			Doctor, where is Lieutenant La
			Forge?

	For the first time, WE SEE Geordi, barely conscious
	in the command chair.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        46.

61   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			He's right here, Will, but he's
			in no shape to be here.

					RIKER
			We're on our way, Doctor.
			There'll be fourteen to beam up.
			Two groups, five each. I'll be
			in the last group of four.

					BEVERLY
			I'm afraid I can't allow that,
			Will. The virus is totally out
			of control. Until I know exactly
			what I'm dealing with, I can't
			let anyone new be exposed.

					RIKER
			There are people facing certain
			death down here, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			They could well be facing the same
			thing up here, Will. I have no
			idea what effect living on Angel
			One might have on a person's
			immune system. I'm sorry.

	REACTIONS all around.

					RIKER
			Understood.
				(considers, then:)
			Doctor -- would this virus have
			any effect on Data?

					BEVERLY
			None that I can imagine.

					RIKER
			You're going back alone, Data.
			We have no idea what the Romulans
			plan to do to that outpost.
			You're going to have to get the
			Enterprise to the Neutral Zone
			before it's too late.

	Reading Data's pause as uncertainty:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			That's a direct order, Mister Data.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        47.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Neutral Zone before it is too
			late. Understood, Commander.

62   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

					DATA
				(into Com)
			This is Data, standing by to beam
			up.

	Data DEMATERIALIZES.

63   ANGLE - OUR AWAY TEAM

	turning now to look at tomorrow's intended victims.

					TROI
			And what of them?

					RIKER
			I don't know, Deanna.

	And on this uncertain fate, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE        48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

64   EXT. ANGEL ONE - DAY - ESTABLISH

65   INT. ANGEL ONE - GUEST QUARTERS - DAY

	A sleepless night has been spent by all. Trent ENTERS.

					TRENT
			Mistress Beata invites you to
			witness this morning's
			reaffirmation of Angel One's moral
			imperative.

					TASHA
			Is that supposed to be the fancy
			name for murder on this planet?

					RIKER
			Send Mistress Beata our regrets.

					TRENT
			The Elected One will not look
			fondly upon --

	Trent's admonishment is cut short by:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Enterprise to Commander Riker.

					TROI
				(surprised)
			They are still here?

					RIKER
				(into Com, angry:)
			This is Commander Riker.

66   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

					RIKER
			I gave you a direct order to head
			for the Neutral Zone immediately.
			Explain the delay.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE        49.

66   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			To be precise, Commander, you
			ordered me to reach the Neutral
			Zone "before it is too late."
			I have computed the length of time
			the border outpost and USS Berlin
			can safely withstand a Romulan
			attack... deducted our time to
			destination at maximum warp speed.
			That leaves Doctor Crusher with
			forty-eight more minutes to
			complete her research and develop
			an innoculant to the virus.

					TASHA
				(energized)
			Which means there's still time
			for us to do something.

					RIKER
			Forty-eight minutes... I think
			we're down to splitting hairs.

					DATA
			Splitting hairs is a figure of
			speech I recognize, Commander.
			Speaking for those whose hair is
			soon to be split, forty-eight
			minutes may make a great deal of
			difference.
				(refers to console)
			Excuse me -- forty-seven minutes.

					RIKER
				(considering:)
			Perhaps, Data, just perhaps.
				(then)
			Thanks for following my orders
			so precisely, Data. Riker out.

	(END INTERCUT) Riker turns to Trent.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			On second thought, Trent, we would
			be honored to watch your moral
			imperative in action.


             STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE            50.

67   INT. GREAT HALL - DAY - (TO BE WRITTEN)

	Lots of folk. Tasha, Troi and Riker. Ramsey and
	Ariel. Ramsey's merry band of followers. Guards.
	Beata. The Parliamentarians. Trent. Anyone else we
	can find and costume. It's hangin' time.

	The thrust of this scene is Riker trying to convince
	Beata that the execution of Ramsey will not halt what
	can only be perceived as an irrevocable evolutionary
	cycle in Angel One's societal development.

	After getting Beata to admit that Ramsey and his
	followers are merely symbols of a change that preceded
	their arrival on Angel One, Riker is quick to point
	out that executing these people will only make martyrs
	of them. That, in fact, to kill them will accelerate
	rather than stop or retard the coming equality between
	the sexes of Angel One. Riker might even point out
	similar occurrences in Earth's history... I don't
	know... depends on how clever he is.

	Nevertheless, Riker is able to demonstrate to our
	audience, and Beata, that executing Ramsey, et al, will
	be counterproductive.

	The ladies adjourn to caucus.

68   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - DAY (TO BE WRITTEN)

	Our away team waits. They're running out of time.
	They explore their options. Hey, it's a short scene.

69   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

70   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Data moves from station to station, checking all is
	well.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Sickbay to bridge.

					DATA
			Go ahead, Doctor.

             STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE            51.

71   INT. CRUSHER'S LAB (INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

	Her work area shows evidence of much work. Beverly
	looks tired... but very pleased.

					BEVERLY
			Bingo, Data.

					DATA
			Bingo? I fail to see the
			relevance, Doctor. Is that not
			a reference to an ancient Earth
			game?

					BEVERLY
			It's also a reference to success,
			Data. I've got the innoculant.

					DATA
			Excellent, Doctor. And we still
			have a margin of seventeen
			minutes. I will inform the away
			team immediately.
				(changes channel)
			Enterprise to Commander Riker.

72   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - DAY

	Our Team listens as:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			We are ready to have you beamed
			up, Commander.

					RIKER
			Data, I want you to lock the
			transporter on the holding area
			where they're keeping Ramsey and
			the others. If we don't hear from
			Beata in the next ten minutes,
			you are to begin the beam up
			sequence, five at a time. The
			away team will beam up last.

					DATA
			Understood, Commander. Enterprise
			out.

	NOISE o.s., and Trent ENTERS.

					TRENT
			The Elected One wishes to see you.

             STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE            52.

73   INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE - DAY (TO BE WRITTEN)

	Beata, Trent, the away team. Basically, Beata tells
	Riker he's pretty smart for a man. She's given his
	words a great deal of thought, sees his point, has
	(with the help of her parliament) reached a decision.

	The Ramsey cult will not be executed. Instead, they
	will be exiled to a remote part of Angel One where they
	can promote all the heresy they wish. And anyone else
	on Angel One who feels the same way can go with them.

	This solution won't stop the inevitable decay of Angel
	One's cherished system, but at least it will retard
	it long enough so that Beata won't have to be around
	to see the damage.

	Beata urges them to be on their way. She strikes the
	meditation crystal, giving in to its soothing warmth
	as Riker belays the previous order to "kidnap" the
	Ramsey group, and our away team DEMATERIALIZES.

74   INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Troi and Tasha MATERIALIZE. Beverly is standing
	by to inoculate the returning away team.

					BEVERLY
			Welcome home.

					RIKER
			It's good to be back. Is everyone
			recovering?

					BEVERLY
			Slowly... but yes.

	He HURRIES OUT, FOLLOWED closely by Troi and Tasha.

75   INT. ENTERPRISE - PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Picard is still in bed, but he looks much better than
	before. DOOR CHIME.

					PICARD
			Enter.

	Troi ENTERS his stateroom.

					TROI
			How are you feeling, sir?

             STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE            53.

75   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			On the mend, thank you. Tell me
			about Angel One.

	Troi sits next to him, ready to make her report.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is seated at his usual station. The turbolift
	doors OPEN and OUT STEP Riker and Tasha, each hurrying
	to the appropriate station. As Riker takes the center
	seat.

					RIKER
			Set coordinates for the Neutral
			Zone, Mister Data. We have a call
			to pay on the Romulans.

					DATA
			Coordinates set, Commander. On
			your mark --

					RIKER
			As Captain Picard would say --
			make it so, Mister Data.

	Data hits the "make it so" buttons and:

77   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	the ship breaks out of orbit and heads toward its next
	adventure as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "11001001" 
                       (fka "10101001") 
                          #40271-116 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                               & 
                         Robert Lewin 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Paul Lynch 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                    2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      NOVEMBER 19, 1987

            STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "11001001"                               
                              
                             CAST                               

           PICARD                         ORFIL QUINTEROS
           RIKER                          BYNARS:
           BEVERLY                          ONE ZERO
           DATA                             ZERO ONE
           TASHA                            ZERO ZERO
           WORF                             ONE ONE
           GEORDI                         JAZZ COMBO:
           WESLEY                           BASS PLAYER
                                            DRUMMER
           Voice-Overs:                     PIANIST
           COMPUTER VOICE (Main Computer)
           COMPUTER (Auto-Destruct)       MINUET (BEAUTIFUL BRUNETTE)
                                          WOMAN (MINUET-LIKE)

                                          Non-speaking roles:
                                            MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
                                            JAZZ CLUB AUDIENCE
                                            PRETTY BLONDE
                                            STUNNING REDHEAD
                                            DR. TERENCE EPSTEIN
                                          Voice-Overs:
                                            STARBASE COM VOICE
                                            STARBASE COMPUTER

            STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "11001001"                               
                              
                             SETS                               

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              AIR LOCK CORRIDOR        STARBASE 74 SPACE STATION
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              CORRIDOR                 BYNAUS (BYNAR PLANET)
              TURBOLIFT
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              SICKBAY
              HOLODECK DOOR
              HOLODECK
              JAZZ CLUB
              BANDSTAND
              DANCE FLOOR
          
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
          
            PASSAGEWAY CONNECTING
            ENTERPRISE AND STARBASE 74 SPACE STATION
          
            STARBASE 74 SPACE STATION
              COMMAND CENTER (MAIN DECK)
              CONFERENCE ROOM
          

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "11001001"                               

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - STARBASE AND ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise moves toward Starbase 74.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41365.9.
			The Enterprise has been ordered
			to Starbase 74, in orbit around
			Tarsas III.

2    EXT. SPACE - ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise closes with the huge starbase
	entrance port.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... where a routine maintenance
			check of all systems will be made,
			and certain upgrades completed,
			including the Holodeck, with which
			we have had problems. I anticipate
			a glowing report. This ship has
			performed magnificently -- beyond
			anyone's expectations.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The REGULAR CREWMEMBERS are in their accustomed places
	as:

					GEORDI
			Coming into position.

					RIKER
			Stand by to dock.

					DATA
			Ready to dock.

4    INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise moves into docking position.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          2.

4    CONTINUED:

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Engage mooring beams and lock
			off.

					GEORDI (V.O.)
			Aye sir.

5    INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The two elements COME INTO PLACE.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					GEORDI
			Docking complete.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Number One. Well
			done, and well done all.

7    INT. ENTERPRISE AIR LOCK

	A hatch OPENS to the Starbase and allows the easy
	passage of people and supplies. There is a RUSH OF
	AIR as the hatch opens. Then a group of maintenance
	personnel EMERGE from the far end and CROSS to the
	Enterprise.

8    INT. AIR-LOCK CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker greet the starbase personnel.
	Commander ORFIL QUINTEROS, the base commander, steps
	forward. TWO other pale, frail people with translucent
	skin stand nearby. They are the BYNARS.

					QUINTEROS
			Commander Quinteros; request
			permission to come aboard.

					PICARD
			Granted -- and welcome.

	Quinteros STEPS FORWARD and shakes Picard's hand.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			This is Commander Riker.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          3.

8    CONTINUED:

	As the two shake hands the group moves down the
	corridor.

					QUINTEROS
			You're late. We expected you a
			week ago.

					RIKER
			We were unexpectedly delayed at
			Omicron Pascal.

					QUINTEROS
			Is there anything specific you
			wish to report, or that we should
			be aware of?

					PICARD
			No. We are very pleased with the
			operation of the Enterprise.

					QUINTEROS
			I knew you would be - I was in
			charge of the team which put her
			together.

					RIKER
			And are these gentlemen the
			Bynars?

	He indicates the Bynars.

8A   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	as they ENTER.

					QUINTEROS
			They're not gentlemen or ladies,
			Commander.
				(off Riker's look)
			They are a unified pair. Always
			together. This is One Zero.

	One Zero bows.

					QUINTEROS
				(continuing)
			And this is Zero One.

	Zero One bows. Picard and Riker nod to them.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          4.

8A   CONTINUED:

					QUINTEROS
				(continuing)
			They just finished upgrading the
			computers on the Wellington -- did
			a great job.

					PICARD
				(to the Bynars)
			Your reputation precedes you.
			I am pleased you will be improving
			our system.

					BYNAR ONE ZERO
			It is a great pleasure...

					BYNAR ZERO ONE
			... to work on such a large mobile
			computer.

					PICARD
			You have forty-eight hours,
			because at forty-eight plus six
			we have an appointment at Pelleus
			Five which we must keep.

	The Bynars swap a look with each another.

					ZERO ONE
			I thought we'd...

					ONE ZERO
			... have more time.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry. Our mission can't be
			delayed. Can we postpone this
			work?

					ZERO ONE
			Oh, no. This is...

					ONE ZERO
			... the best time...

					ZERO ONE
			... to do it.

					ONE ZERO
			We can complete...

					ZERO ONE
			... our work within the...

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          5.

8A   CONTINUED: (2)

					ONE ZERO
			... time allotted.

					QUINTEROS
			They work very quickly, but it'll
			be tight.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker and I will stay
			aboard, and be available should
			you need us.

					QUINTEROS
			Thank you, Captain. I don't think
			we'll need you until we're ready
			for inspection.

	Quinteros nods and FOLLOWS the Bynars AWAY, who CHATTER.

9    INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker walking along.

					RIKER
			The Bynars are perfect for this.
			This is the first time I've come
			in contact with them.

					PICARD
			As I understand it, over time
			they've become so interconnected
			with the master computer on their
			planet that their language and
			thought patterns have become as
			near to binary as possible for
			organic beings.

					RIKER
			It will be interesting to see how
			they improve a computer as
			advanced as ours.

					PICARD
			Well, I'm going to put my feet
			up, turn on my personal relaxation
			light and lose myself in the pages
			of some old novels.

	They STEP INTO the turbolift.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          6.

10   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Picard gives their destination.

					PICARD
			Bridge.
				(then:)
			And you, Number One? You've
			earned a good rest. What are you
			going to do with it?

	Riker smiles. The turbolift doors OPEN.

					RIKER
			I've never been good at organizing
			my time off, but something will
			come up -- it always does.

	Picard nods at him, and STEPS OFF.

					PICARD
			I'll be in my Ready Room.

	Riker acknowledges with a nod. Picard heads toward
	his Ready Room as Riker STEPS ONTO the bridge.

A11	INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISH the Enterprise inside the immense interior.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	CLOSE-UP on two of the Bynars as they pull open a
	panel. PULL BACK TO REVEAL Riker and Wesley watching
	them. Other than these four, the bridge is empty.
	The Bynars' CONVERSATION IS UNINTELLIGIBLE. It's a
	flow of data based information, which SOUNDS LIKE
	HIGH-SPEED RADIO MULTIPLEX IN BURSTS. The sound of
	it, and the movements of the aliens amuses Riker. TWO
	BYNARS ENTER the bridge and COME hurriedly UP. They
	are all in a state of agitation. The CONVERSATION goes
	on AT VERY HIGH SPEED.

					RIKER
			I thought there were only going
			to be two of you.

					ONE ZERO
			Because of the limited time
			allotted...

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          7.

11   CONTINUED:

					ZERO ONE
			... us, we need others...

	The newly-arrived Bynars continue with a HIGH SPEED
	STREAM OF AGITATED CONVERSATION.

					RIKER
				(picking up on their
				 agitation)
			Is there a problem?

	The Bynars closest turn toward Riker.

					ZERO ONE
			Ah... No...

					ONE ZERO
			...no. No problem.

	The tone - the hesitation. Riker isn't satisfied.

					RIKER
			Then why are you all so excited?

					ZERO ONE
			Because we... ah... have to...

					ONE ZERO
			... the ah, stacking...

					ZERO ONE
			... to reconfigure the computer...

					ONE ZERO
			... to communicate with itself...

					ZERO ONE
			... more efficiently...

					ONE ZERO
			... and at higher speeds.

	Zero One and One Zero MOVE OFF to help their mates.
	Riker watches, concerned.

					WESLEY
			You act like you don't believe
			them.

					RIKER
			I'm not sure. It's probably
			nothing.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          8.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Maybe it's just how a different
			species behaves.

	Riker nods thoughtfully.

					RIKER
			Maybe. I'm going to stroll the
			ship. You have the bridge. Keep
			an eye on them.

					WESLEY
			Aye sir.

	Riker turns and CROSSES to the turbolift, as Wesley
	looks over at the Bynars with a new awareness.

									FADE OUT:

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         9.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

12   INT. CORRIDOR

	As Riker walks along he sees TASHA, WORF, and some
	other members of the Crew, at the far end of the
	corridor. They are dressed for athletics. Each
	carries a small duffel bag.

					TASHA
			We've been challenged to a
			friendly game of Parrises Squares
			by some of the maintenance
			personnel -- want to join us on
			the starbase?

	Riker makes a quick count.

					RIKER
			You've already got all the players
			you need.

					TASHA
			We can switch off.

					RIKER
			No... if you do that in Parrises
			Squares you lose the rhythm of
			the game.

					TASHA
			I can't talk you into coming with
			us?

					RIKER
			No. But win, all right? The
			pride of the Enterprise goes with
			you.

					WORF
			Rest assured, Commander, we will
			be victorious, at whatever the
			cost.

					RIKER
				(concerned)
			Worf -- it's just a game. You
			know, a little friendly
			competition -- work up a sweat,
			have some laughs, make new
			friends.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         10.

12   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(with a gleam in his
				 eye)
			If winning is not important...
			then, Commander, why keep score?

	Riker can only shrug because he has no answer. Worf
	nods a good-bye, and HEADS OFF with the others. Tasha
	holds back for a beat.

					TASHA
			I think he's pulling your leg.
			Believe it or not, Worf's
			developing a sense of humor.

					RIKER
			Let's hope so for their sake.

	Riker smiles and shakes his head. Tasha, returns the
	smile, flashes a quick thumbs up... and SPRINTS OFF to
	join the others.

13   ANGLE ON RIKER

	He watches them go for a lonely moment. The area
	SUDDENLY DARKENS. Riker steps over to the com panel.
	He touches the panel, which LIGHTS UP, ILLUMINATING
	HIM.

14   RIKER AT COMPANEL

	He touches the panel.

					RIKER
			Computer -- There's a power
			reduction in section L-Ninety
			Four. Explain.

					COMPUTER
			Unoccupied sections are being
			closed down in order to clear
			space in the main computer banks.
			It's necessary to facilitate the
			system upgrade. Full power can
			be restored if needed.

	Riker is satisfied. He MOVES OFF.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         11.

15   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - CLOSE ON PAINTING

	Its design and form is to be determined, the artist is
	Lieutenant Commander Data.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			What do you think?

					RIKER (O.S.)
			First tell me what it's supposed
			to be, then I'll give you an
			opinion.

	PULL BACK TO REVEAL Geordi, Data and Riker examining
	the "work of art" which is on an easel set up in the
	Observation Lounge.

					DATA
			It is an attempt at pure
			creativity.

					GEORDI
			What we're investigating is, "Can
			Data be creative?"

					DATA
			This is my attempt... with
			guidance from Geordi.

					GEORDI
			I suggested the Zylo eggs.

					RIKER
			Is that what those are?

	Riker heads for the door.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Keep notes. This project might
			turn out to be of interest to
			future scholars.

					GEORDI
			Really?

					RIKER
			Think about it. A blind man
			teaching an android to paint?
			That's got to be worth a couple
			of pages in someone's book.

	HOLD ON Data and Geordi as Riker waves a cheerful
	good-bye and WALKS OFF.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         12.

15A  INT. SICKBAY AND CORRIDOR

	BEVERLY is picking up notes and notebooks. She's
	excited almost to the point of being frazzled. Riker
	ENTERS.

					RIKER
			You look like you're packing up
			and leaving forever.

					BEVERLY
				(surprised)
			Oh -- Commander Riker. No -- I'm
			just getting my notes together.
			It's so exciting. Doctor Terence
			Epstein is at this Starbase.

					RIKER
			Is he someone I should know about?

	He FOLLOWS her OUT into the corridor.

					BEVERLY
			He's the leading mind in
			cybernetics. He lectured at
			my medical school. Since the
			disaster at Micromius I've been
			working on a theory combining
			cybernetics and regeneration. It
			sounds impossible I know -- but I
			think I have an approach which
			could work. What an opportunity!
			To have a chance to discuss this
			with Doctor Esptein. Sorry, Will,
			I'd like to stay here and chat --
			but I have to be going.

	And she's INTO a turbolift -- leaving Riker standing
	alone.

16   OMITTED

17   INT. CORRIDOR AND HOLODECK DOORS (OPTICAL)

	Two of the Bynars are there working on the outer panel.
	Riker APPROACHES.

					RIKER
			How's it going?

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         13.

17   CONTINUED:

					ZERO ZERO
			We are almost done...

					ONE ONE
			... the deviation...

					ZERO ZERO
			... caused by a previous...

					ONE ONE
			... probe has been corrected...

					ZERO ZERO
			... You may use the equipment...

					ONE ONE
			... anytime you wish.

					RIKER
			How much has it been changed?
			What exactly did you do?

					ONE ONE
			Enhancement...

					ZERO ZERO
			... nothing more.

	The Bynars look at him, then at each other.

					ZERO ZERO (SUBTITLED)
				(in Binary)
			This could be perfect!

					ONE ONE (SUBTITLED)
				(in Binary)
			Let's use him!

					ZERO ZERO
				(to Riker)
			Would you like to try...

					ONE ONE
				(to Riker)
			... the enhancement?

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			All right. What should I do?

	Riker steps over to the com panel.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         14.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Computer - I need a place to play
			some music - a little atmosphere.

					COMPUTER
			Specify.

					RIKER
			Jazz.

					COMPUTER
			Era?

					RIKER
				(pauses)
			Circa 1958.

					COMPUTER
			Location.

					RIKER
			Kansas City. No, wait. New
			Orleans. Yeah. New Orleans -- the
			Low Note. 'Round midnight.

	Pause.

					COMPUTER
			Program complete. Enter when
			ready.

18   HOLODECK DOOR

	Riker steps to the entrance. The doors OPEN. Before
	him is a --

19   OMITTED

20   HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	-- JAZZ CLUB -- blue light -- dusty -- low ceiling -- small
	tables crowded together -- a worn little bandstand lit
	by pencil spots. Riker's impressed.

					RIKER
			Very good.

	He turns and nods his appreciation to the Bynars who
	are off to one side watching.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         15.

20   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Very good indeed.

	He STEPS INTO the Holodeck, turns his attention to the
	com panel on the arch. The Bynars, who ENTER with him,
	are fascinated.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Now, computer -- someone to play
			with. A combo. Say, drums
			upright bass...piano. And a 'bone
			for me.

	And just like that, the bandstand IS POPULATED with a
	jazz combo, including a trombone waiting on the stand.
	NONE OF THE IMAGES MOVE, and they won't until Riker
	activates them.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Now -- an audience...

	And the room IS FULL.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Whoa... too many. I was thinking
			of something a little more
			personal...intimate.

	And that quick the room IS EMPTY, SAVE FOR ONE very
	pretty blonde who is sitting alone at a front table.
	Her hand rests lightly on a glass. Her head is turned
	as though expecting someone -- a man to join her. Riker
	is very impressed -- not only by what the computer has
	accomplished, but by the blonde. He turns to the
	Bynars --

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Great job, boys.

	The Bynars TALK among themselves in their unique HIGH
	SPEED LANGUAGE. Riker turns back to the room.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			But, computer... blondes and jazz
			seldom go together.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         16.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

	The girl CHANGES to a redhead -- not the same girl with
	red hair, but a different girl, with beautiful green
	eyes and a low cut shimmering dress. Absolutely
	stunning.

					RIKER
				(continuing; he turns
				 to the Bynars.)
			Now that is truly exceptional...
				(then back to the
				 computer)
			...but... more sultry.

	And again the girl CHANGES -- this time to a BRUNETTE
	-- and even more beautiful.

21   ANGLE ON RIKER

	This three-dimensional, computer-generated image is so
	beautiful it takes his breath.

					RIKER
				(to the Bynars)
			Gentlemen, if this is what you
			call "enhancement" you have a gift
			for understatement.

	He CROSSES to the beautiful WOMAN.

22   THE BYNARS

	They CONSPIRE EXCITEDLY among themselves. Then go
	to the computer panel and make some very specific
	adjustment, looking at each other seriously for
	approval.

23   ANGLE ON WOMAN'S TABLE

	As Riker sits down, the IMAGES COME TO LIFE. The combo
	BEGINS TO PLAY, the woman (Minuet) MOVES.

24   BACK TO THE BYNARS

	The level of excitement among the Bynars increase. They
	are very pleased with what they have done.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         17.

25   RIKER AND WOMAN

	He looks at her with interest.

					RIKER
			What's your name, and tell me you
			love jazz.

					MINUET
			My name is Minuet. I love all
			jazz except Dixieland.

					RIKER
			Why not Dixieland?

					MINUET
			Because you can't dance to it.

					RIKER
			My girl.

26   ANGLE ON BYNARS

	It's clear from his expression and attitude that
	Riker's reaction is very meaningful. Zero Zero and
	One One APPROACH the computer panel and make a slight
	adjustment.

27   ANGLE ON TABLE WITH RIKER AND MINUET (OPTICAL)

	A slight change occurs in Minuet. The way she looks at
	Riker is more personal.

					RIKER
				(slyly)
			What's a knockout like you doing
			in a computer-generated joint like
			this?

					MINUET
			Waiting for you.

	Her voice is deeper, sexier. Her eyes are warm,
	liquid, inviting.

					RIKER
			Waiting for me?!! You can't be
			serious?

					MINUET
			Oh yes, Will -- I've never been
			more serious in my life.


         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         18.

27   CONTINUED:

	Riker is knocked a little off balance by her look
	and her directness. CAMERA ZOOMS THROUGH Riker and
	Minuet to the Bynars, who TALK EXCITEDLY.

27A  ANGLE ON BYNARS (OPTICAL)

					ZERO ZERO (SUBTITLED)
				(in Binary)
			It's working. All we need...

					ONE ONE (SUBTITLED)
				(in Binary)
			... is to hold him here for twenty
			minutes.

	They HEAD OFF through the open doors. The doors CLOSE,
	then DISAPPEAR, REVEALING the back wall of the Club.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

28   INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is still docked.

29   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Wesley is at the Aft station watching two of the Bynars
	-- Zero One and One Zero (they are always in pairs).
	Quinteros is off to one side, checking. Wesley
	APPROACHES him.

					WESLEY
			Do you mind if I ask you a
			question about the Bynars?

					QUINTEROS
			Why not just ask them?

	Makes sense to Wesley. He goes to them.

					WESLEY
			What is that high-speed sound you
			make?

					ZERO ONE
			That is our...

					ONE ZERO
			... primary language.

					WESLEY
			How can humanoids process
			information at that speed?

	Zero One and One Zero point to each other's buffer.
	(These are belt-carried oblong cases roughly 4" x 6"
	x 2" deep, with CHASER LIGHTS.)

					ZERO ONE
			We store the information...

					ONE ZERO
			... with these buffers.

					ZERO ONE
			We receive information...

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         20.

29   CONTINUED:

					ONE ZERO
			... all the time...

					ZERO ONE
			... and save it...

					ONE ZERO
			... until we need it.

					WESLEY
			How did you happen to develop this
			ability?

					ONE ZERO
			It happened over...

					ZERO ONE
			... a long period of time.

					WESLEY
			To have a society so interdependent
			on computers has
			tremendous advantages.

					ONE ZERO
			And a few...

					ZERO ONE
			...disadvantages.

	Picard COMES OUT of his Ready Room.

					PICARD
			Everything under control, Ensign
			Crusher?

					WESLEY
			Fine, Captain. I am just trying
			to learn something about the
			Bynars.

					PICARD
			Where's Commander Riker?

					WESLEY
			Holodeck Four. Shall I call him
			for you, sir?

					PICARD
			No, I'll wander down and see
			what's he doing to occupy himself.
			Keep me apprised.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         21.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

	Picard LEAVES.

30   INT. HOLODECK

	Riker is on the bandstand playing with the trio.

31   ON RIKER

	Slips into a short solo.

32   INTERCUT

	Minuet listens, enthralled more by the man than by his
	music.

33   ANGLE ON THE BAND

	As the PIANO PLAYER takes over, the BASS PLAYER leans
	over to Riker.

					BASS
			The chick digs you, man.

					RIKER
			What makes you say that?

					BASS
			Hey -- look at her.

34   ANGLE ON RIKER

	He looks at Minuet.

35   ANGLE ON MINUET

	Her eyes are shining and it's all for Riker.

36   ANGLE ON RIKER

	He tries to defuse the look and his feelings.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         22.

36   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Maybe it's my music.

					DRUMMER
			Yeah, well - about that... Don't
			give up your day job.

37   ANGLE ON THE BANDSTAND

	Riker talks to the bass player, but really he's talking
	to himself.

					RIKER
			It's all too real.

					PIANIST
			Yeah, Slim you got that
			straight... too real is too
			right.

	Riker smiles.

					RIKER
			Thanks for letting me sit in.

					BASS
			Ain't nothin' to it.

	Riker LEAVES the bandstand and HEADS for Minuet's
	table.

					BASS
				(continuing)
			Strange cat...

					DRUMMER
			I know this. If they're in town
			-- we get 'em.

	They laugh.

38
thru	OMITTED
40

41   INT. HOLODECK IV

	Riker APPROACHES the table. Minuet smiles a greeting.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         23.

41   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I am going to have to leave you
			for a while and see to my duties.

					MINUET
			Your work is very important to
			you.

					RIKER
			It is me -- it's what I am.

					MINUET
			Can we dance once before you
			leave?

	The invitation is so effortlessly offered -- and the
	woman so appealing -- who could resist?

					RIKER
			Sure, why not.

	She rises. He leads her to the little dance floor.

42   ON THE DANCE FLOOR

	As they STEP ONTO the dance floor, Minuet turns and
	folds herself into his arms. They dance. It's slow
	and sexy.

					RIKER
			How did you learn to dance so
			well?

					MINUET
			From following you.

	Riker is puzzled and amused at the same time.

					MINUET
			I can anticipate your lead. Tell
			me more about your work -- what
			is it about it that consumes and
			enthralls you?

					RIKER
			What an interesting choice of
			words. That's exactly what it
			does.

					MINUET
			You are very fortunate.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         24.

42   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I know that.

					MINUET
			At this point in your life to be
			exactly where you want to be...
			And it's wonderful that you
			realize it.

					RIKER
			I'd be a fool not to know how
			lucky I am to be on this ship
			serving with this group of people.
			It's a dream come true.

	She snuggles in a little closer.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Just like this.

					MINUET
			A dream? Is that what this is?
			Is that what I am?

	She fills up his senses. He holds her away, to look
	at her. Her fragrance -- the lightness of her touch.
	Her movement. Riker is becoming captivated by her.
	As a woman can, she senses what he's feeling and leans
	back to look in his eyes.

					RIKER
			I know you are a computer-generated
			image... but your smell,
			the way you feel, your touch, even
			the way you talk and think is so
			real.

					MINUET
			Thank you.

					RIKER
			How far can this relationship go?
			I mean, how real are you?

					MINUET
			As real as you need me to be.

	Then a look. To underline her words, she molds herself
	against him.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         25.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Astounding.

	At the sound of Picard's voice, Riker turns -- a little
	like a kid with his hand in the cookie jar.

43   INT. HOLODECK

	Picard is near the entrance taking it all in. The
	band, the mood, and Riker with a beautiful woman.

					RIKER
			Captain!

	Picard STEPS further INTO the room. Minuet is relaxed,
	confident, as she waits.

					PICARD
			Sorry, Number One -- I didn't mean
			to interrupt.

					RIKER
			It's all right, come in.

					PICARD
			You picked a wonderful locale.
			Something I might have chosen
			myself.

					MINUET
			Aren't you going to introduce me?

					RIKER
			Excuse me. Yes, yes, of course
			I am. Captain Picard, this is
			Minuet... Minuet, this is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard.

	She steps over to take his hand.

					MINUET
			Enchante. Comme c'est merveilleux
			de vous voir ici.

					PICARD
			Incroyable! Vous etes Parisienne?

	Riker is surprised that she speaks French and a little
	jealous that she and Picard are hitting it off so well.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         26.

43   CONTINUED:

					MINUET
			Au fonde c'est vrai, nous sommes
			tous Parisienne.

					PICARD
				(laughs)
			Oui, au fonde nous sommes tous
			Parisienne. The spirit of that
			city can always restore my soul.

	His attitude is a mixture of curiosity, amusement and
	amazement. He, like Riker, is thoroughly captivated by
	Minuet. Her easy grace, her style, her beauty, and the
	fact that she is a figment of a computer's binary
	imagination.

					MINUET
			I have been hoping to meet you.

					PICARD
				(with a look to Riker)
			Oh.
				(lightly)
			Have I been a topic of
			conversation?

					MINUET
			Indirectly.

	Riker smiles and shrugs.

					MINUET
				(continuing)
			Join us, Jean-Luc.

	Picard STEPS OVER and sits down at the table.

					MINUET
				(continuing)
			A glass of wine?

					PICARD
			Thank you.

	As she pours.

					MINUET
			Will was saying how much he enjoys
			this assignment. It's a credit
			to you. For a ship and crew to
			function well it always starts
			with the captain. You set the
			tone.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         27.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(to Minuet, graciously)
			At the moment, it's you who are
			setting the tone.
				(then, to Riker)
			The sophistication of this
			programming is remarkable.

					MINUET
			In what way?

					PICARD
			The Holodeck has been able to give
			us woodlands and ski slopes and
			figures that fight and fictional
			characters with which we can
			interact -- but you are quite
			different. You adapt. You spoke
			French to me.

					MINUET
			It's very simple. When I heard
			your name, I merely accessed the
			foreign language bank.

					PICARD
			Impressive.

					MINUET
			Oui, mon choux.

	Riker is very impressed.

43A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Data and Geordi are still working on his painting which
	shows signs of change, if not improvement. Data has
	stopped and is gazing vaguely off in space.

					GEORDI
			Now what are you doing?

					DATA
			I am awaiting inspiration.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Commander Data.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         28.

43A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			This is Commander Data, go ahead.

43B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Wesley's at the aft Science Station. The Bynars are
	slightly off to one side watching him with great
	interest.

					WESLEY
			I'm getting an indication of
			possible trouble in Main
			Engineering.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Can you be more specific?

					WESLEY
			Not very much. I'm reading a
			problem with the magnetic field
			which contains the antimatter.
			Could you come up here?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			We'll go to Engineering since
			that's where the trouble is. Wes,
			don't disturb the captain or
			Commander Riker until we check
			this out.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	He turns, looks at the Bynars. They go back to work.

44   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	The area is quiet. The lights are down. Geordi and
	Data ENTER. Surprised no one is there. They are
	looking for anything. As he moves vaguely around,
	something catches Geordi's extremely efficient eye.
	His attitude changes. He moves quickly to the
	COMPUTER and begins working.

					GEORDI
			bridge, this is Main Engineering.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			This is the bridge.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         29.

44   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Are you running any test programs?

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			No.

					GEORDI
			Are the Bynars?

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Not to my knowledge. Is something
			wrong?

					GEORDI
			I don't know. There's nobody on
			duty here, and we're getting a
			strange reading from the magnetic
			containment field.

	Data is at another computer terminal.

					DATA
			The field is deteriorating.
			Contact the captain immediately.
			I am initiating Red Alert.

	Data touches the com panel and the Red Alert KLAXON
	SOUNDS.

					GEORDI
			I can't maintain the integrity
			of the containment field.

					DATA
			If the antimatter is released the
			ship will be destroyed.

					GEORDI
			Nothing I do has any effect. I'm
			losing it. I have rechecked every
			circuit. This is not a misread
			by the computer.

	Data calmly touches the com panel.

					DATA
			Computer -- situation analysis.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         30.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

					COMPUTER
			Estimate release of antimatter
			in four minutes eighteen seconds -- seventeen
			seconds -- sixteen
			seconds...

					DATA
			Bridge -- Engineering.

	The worried voice of Wesley Crusher.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Yes. This is the bridge.

					DATA
			Alert starbase. Inform them we
			are abandoning the ship. Tell
			them why. Initiate the automated
			sequence for departure, lay in
			a course and speed to put maximum
			distance between the Enterprise
			and any inhabited planet.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Shouldn't we wait for the
			captain's approval?

					DATA
			There is no time. Based on all
			the information presently
			available the decision is correct.
				(touches the com panel)
			This is Lieutenant Commander Data
			speaking for the captain -- abandon
			ship -- this is not a drill.

45   INT. ENTERPRISE - VARIOUS SHOTS

	The KLAXON SCREAMS over a SERIES OF SHOTS of the
	ENTERPRISE BEING EVACUATED.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			I say again. All personnel
			abandon ship. Abandon ship -- this
			is not a drill -- this is not a
			drill.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        31.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

A46	EXT. SPACE - STARBASE 74 (OPTICAL)

	REESTABLISHING.

B46	INT. STARBASE 74 (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is docked.

46   INT. ENTERPRISE (SERIES OF SHOTS)

	People running down the corridors, the KLAXON still
	BLARING.

47   OMITTED

48   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDORS (CONTINUE SERIES OF SHOTS)

	People still running. Over this:

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(echoing)
			Decks One through Four to Cargo
			Transporters. Decks Five through
			Ten: Transporters: One-Two,
			Three-Four. Decks Six through
			Sixteen: Transporters: Five-Six,
			Seven-Eight, Nine-Ten. Decks
			Seventeen through Twenty-eight to
			Transporters: Eleven-Twelve,
			Thirteen-Fourteen. Decks Twenty-nine
			through Forty-two:
			Transporters: Fifteen-Sixteen,
			Seventeen-Eighteen, Nineteen-Twenty.
			This is not a drill.

	(This Voice-Over dialogue should run from SCENE 46
	through SCENE 49.)

49   INT. AIR-LOCK

	Those people still aboard on the lower decks are SEEN
	RUNNING OUT of the connecting ramp into the Starbase.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        32.

49A  INT. STARBASE - CONFERENCE ROOM (NO WINDOWS)

	Beverly is talking to Doctor Terence Epstein, a young
	man of twenty-six. She has her notes spread out on
	a table.

					BEVERLY
			When I reviewed your fifth paper
			on molecular biology, I knew I
			was on the right track. You
			defined the problem as
			conductivity -- and that's exactly
			what...

	Beverly is distracted by a flurry of ACTIVITY outside.
	She stretches to look out.

					STARBASE COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Attention all personnel.
			Emergency evacuation of USS
			Enterprise in progress. Report
			to your stations.

					BEVERLY
			Oh, no! Something's happened
			to the Enterprise. That's my
			ship!

	And she BOLTS from the room.

50   INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM

	People are converging, bunching up. INCLUDE Wesley.

					AD LIBBED VOICES
			Hurry up! We don't have much
			time! The ship'll be leaving in
			a minute!

51   INT. STARBASE COMMAND CENTER - NEW ANGLE

	Drawn by the emergency SIRENS and frantic activity
	around the Enterprise, Tasha and Worf ENTER to see what
	is happening.

					WORF
			What's going on?

					QUINTEROS
			Please stand out of the way.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        33.

51   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			The Enterprise is being evacuated.

					WORF
			Why?

					BEVERLY
			Some problem in Engineering.

					TASHA
			Get the security team together.

					WORF
			Aye, Lieutenant.

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data and Geordi are closing down their consoles.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Ship's log. Supplemental. This
			is Lieutenant Commander Data.
			I have put the ship on automated
			departure and ordered the complete
			evacuation of the Enterprise.
			Everyone remaining is leaving on
			foot or beaming off.

	Data takes a second to punch his console.

					DATA
			Computer, where are the captain
			and Commander Riker?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			All decks empty.

					DATA
			Curious. The captain is
			usually the last to leave.

					GEORDI
			Let's go! We only have forty-one
			seconds.

	Data shuts down his console. They GET INTO the
	turbolift. As the doors CLOSE:

					GEORDI
			I think we're the last.

					DATA
			I hope we are the last.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        34.

53   INT. STARBASE SPACE STATION COMMAND CENTER (OPTICAL)

	It is a room about the size of the main bridge. There
	is a large window through which WE SEE the now "empty"
	ENTERPRISE as it starts to BACK OUT. Quinteros is in
	charge of the operation. Enterprise people are
	ARRIVING. Wesley has joined Worf and Tasha as Data
	and Geordi BEAM IN.

					WORF
			Did you see the captain and
			Commander Riker?

					DATA
			No. Are they not here on the
			Starbase?

					TASHA
			No.

					GEORDI
			Are you saying they are still on
			the Enterprise?

					WORF
			Yes. Sir, where's your
			Transporter Room?

					DATA
			We have to beam back and get them.

					QUINTEROS
			You haven't time!

					STARBASE COM VOICE
			This is Starbase 74. The
			Enterprise magnetic field is
			regenerating.

					GEORDI
			How is that possible?

					STARBASE COM VOICE
			Unknown.

					TASHA
			That changes nothing. The captain
			and Commander Riker must be in
			trouble, or they'd be here.

	Quinteros grabs her and points.

					QUINTEROS
			Look!

	Data turns to look.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        35.

54   OMITTED

55   DATA'S POV - OUT THROUGH STARBASE WINDOW (OPTICAL)

	The SHIP continues to BACK AWAY from its mooring.

					QUINTEROS (O.S.)
			Your ship's almost clear.

A56	INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise EXITS out through the entrance port
	doors.

56   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The ship clears the starbase, turns, and WARPS AWAY,
	leaving starbase far behind.

57   INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	as the members of the Enterprise crew stare at the
	emptiness which had been their ship.

					STARBASE COM VOICE
			The USS Enterprise has departed
			in excess of warp one.

58   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp speed as it RUSHES ON toward an unknown
	destination.

59   INT. ENTERPRISE

	CAMERA ROAMS the decks and corridors. All EMPTY.
	Warning LIGHTS still continue to FLASH.

60   INT. HOLODECK

	WE COME INTO THE SCENE, as Picard, Riker, and Minuet
	are talking. Minuet reaches over and lightly touches
	Riker's arm.

					MINUET
			... and the boy never found out?

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        36.

60   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Oh, yes, but not until later.
				(lightly)
			When he finally walked in with
			his younger sister.

					MINUET
			And I'll bet both of them were
			all smiles.

					RIKER
			Yes. And we knew right then both
			of them had found out.

					MINUET
			You handled it in a very
			thoughtful way. You are very good
			with people.
				(to Picard)
			Don't you agree, Jean-Luc?

	Riker and Minuet hold each others' eyes for a moment.

					PICARD
			She's very different from any
			images we've experienced on the
			Holodeck, isn't she? More -- you
			might say -- intuitive.

					RIKER
			It's as though she was plugged
			into my subconscious and can
			anticipate what I want her to say
			even before I'm aware of it
			myself.

					PICARD
			I suppose it's an understandable
			progression. Computers make
			decisions based on inputs and we
			humans give off many subtle signs
			which communicate our emotions.

					RIKER
			It's uncanny. I could develop
			feelings for Minuet. A desire
			exactly as I would for any woman.

	Minuet smiles.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        37.

60   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Doesn't love always begin that
			way? With the illusion being more
			real than the woman?

					MINUET
			Oh, Jean-Luc, spoken like a true
			Frenchman.

	Picard smiles.

					PICARD
			I think I'll be leaving.

	Minuet turns to Picard.

					MINUET
			Oh, don't go.

					PICARD
			Two's company.

					MINUET
			We have time -- there's no rush.
			I'd like it very much if you
			would stay.

					RIKER
			Yes, stay, Captain.

					PICARD
			This is your diversion, Number
			One. Not mine.

					MINUET
			Wait -- we haven't danced.

					PICARD
			I don't dance.

					MINUET
			Then some more wine.

					PICARD
			Thank you, no.

					MINUET
			Wait -- please. Please don't go -- you
			can't. Not yet.

					PICARD
			What?

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        38.

60   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			Why -- Minuet -- what's the matter?
			Why can't he leave?

	Minuet FREEZES as they LEAVE her and stride quickly
	to the arch.

					PICARD
				(to computer)
			Exit.

	The doors OPEN. The RED ALERT is still FLASHING.

61   RIKER AND PICARD - AT THE ARCH

	They react with shock -- like a dousing of ice water.

					PICARD
				(touches a panel)
			bridge, this is the captain.
			Situation report.

	No response, so Riker touches his communicator.

					RIKER
			Riker to bridge.

	Still nothing. The two exchange looks. Picard steps
	halfway into the corridor and operates the com panel.
	Riker stands with him.

62   FRESH ANGLE

	Picard and Riker are framed in the doorway, with
	Minuet, MOTIONLESS, in the background.

					PICARD
				(tense)
			Computer! Explain Red Alert.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Initiated as a programmed
			response. The magnetic field
			containing the antimatter had
			weakened. There was no fail-safe
			available.

					PICARD
			Why wasn't I notified?

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        39.

62   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Unknown.

					PICARD
			Present condition.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			The magnetic field is now
			restored. Containment is
			restored. Propulsion is at
			maximum efficiency.

					PICARD
				(beat, thinks)
			Locate Lieutenant Commander Data.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Not on board the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			All Enterprise personnel except
			the captain and first officer have
			been evacuated.

					PICARD
			Evacuated!? Was the condition
			that critical?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Yes.

	A thought occurs to Riker.

					RIKER
			Are we still docked on the
			starbase?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			No.

					PICARD
			Position report.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Coordinates four-one-five-nine
			point two-six by eight-one-nine-two-one
			by three-one-two. Heading
			Two-three-three mark four-five.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        40.

62   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Destination?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Planet Bynaus in the Beta Magellan
			system.

					RIKER
			The Bynars!

					PICARD
			Am I to understand that the Bynars
			have stolen the Enterprise?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			That information is not available.

	Picard turns back to Minuet.

63   INT. HOLODECK IV

	Picard APPROACHES Riker and Minuet. She COMES ALIVE
	when he speaks to her.

					PICARD
				(a beat, strong)
			It's the Bynars -- and you're part
			of this.

					MINUET
				(without hesitation)
			Yes.

					RIKER
			They made you the lure to keep
			me here! They programmed you
			while I was relaxing.

					MINUET
			Yes. When they saw your interest
			in me, they thought I could
			distract you and keep you here.

					PICARD
			That explains, Riker... What about
			me?

					MINUET
			Your being here was just a
			fortunate happenstance.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        41.

63   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Why do they want me?

					PICARD
			What do they want with the
			Enterprise? What's their purpose?

					MINUET
			I am not programmed to give you
			that information.

					PICARD
			Come on, Number One. We've got
			to regain control of our ship!

	Riker and Picard HEAD OUT. Minuet FREEZES behind them.

64   INT. STARBASE CONTROL

	With Geordi, Data, Tasha, Wesley and Worf.

					GEORDI
			What do we do?

					DATA
			Which is the nearest Starfleet
			vessel?

					QUINTEROS
			The Trieste.

					DATA
			I know the Trieste. Too small,
			too slow.

					QUINTEROS
			Plus it's sixty-six hours away.

					DATA
			Where are the Bynars?

					QUINTEROS
			... I haven't seen them.

					DATA
			Then they are obviously still
			aboard. Another Starfleet vessel
			must be sent to intercept the
			Enterprise at Bynaus. They might
			be taking the ship to their home
			planet.

72:[4,#b]
        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        42.

64   CONTINUED:

					QUINTEROS
			What makes you think so?

					DATA
			It is the best place for us
			to start.

65   INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker move quickly down a corridor. They
	turn a corner.

66   INT. ENTERPRISE - A NEW CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker ENTER a door. It closes behind them,
	FILLING THE SCREEN with the words "WEAPONS ROOM."

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        43.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it moves along at warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			now know "who" has commandeered
			the Enterprise... the Bynars.
			We can't communicate with the
			bridge. Commander Riker and I will
			now try to regain control of our
			ship.

68   INT. CORRIDOR

	After a moment, they ENTER the corridor tensely --
	armed against the possibility of being met by hostiles.
	Seeing the corridor is clear, Riker turns one way,
	Picard another.

					PICARD
			This way.

					RIKER
			But that's toward Engineering.

					PICARD
			That's our first stop, to verify
			the containment, and initiate
			auto-destruct.

	Riker looks concerned.

					RIKER
			Initiate auto-destruct?

					PICARD
			The ship has been commandeered
			by a force of unknown size and
			intent. We're here alone. We
			must assume the worst.

69   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Picard STEPS TO the wall panel and waits a beat as
	Riker JOINS him. Together they set the auto-destruct
	which requires their specific genetic code in order
	to access the system.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        44.

69   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			If we don't regain control, no
			one else will have it either.
			This is the only decision
			involving the operation of this
			ship which requires you and I to
			agree totally.

					RIKER
			It's the allotted time that
			concerns me.

					PICARD
			About that, there is no option.

					RIKER
			I know. It's a five minute
			countdown.

					PICARD
			It's sufficient to get to the
			bridge... once there, either
			we'll get control of the ship
			and shut off the auto-destruct,
			or we won't. The important thing
			is that this ship does not fall
			into hostile hands.

					RIKER
			Then let's set it and get going.

70   INT. ENGINEERING - AT COMPUTER (OPTICAL)

	This computer is separate from the main computer and
	is used for this type of emergency only.

					COMPUTER
			Recognize Picard, Jean-Luc,
			Captain...
				(pause)
			Recognize Riker, William T,
			Commander.

					PICARD
			Set auto-destruct sequence.

					COMPUTER
			Does the first officer concur?

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        45.

70   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			... Yes. Set auto-destruct
			sequence -- now!

	A small sign ILLUMINATES "AUTO-DESTRUCT IN (TIME)."

					COMPUTER
			Auto-destruct will detonate in
			four minutes and fifty-nine
			seconds... four minutes and
			fifty-eight seconds... four
			minutes and fifty-seven
			seconds...

					PICARD
			Let's go. The only place we can
			stop the count is from the bridge.

	They start to leave, but Riker spots something on the
	adjacent computer panel.

70A  CLOSE ON COMPUTER SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	WE SEE a BLUR OF SYMBOLS indicating a high-speed data
	flow.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			What do you make of this?

70B  BY THE SCREEN

					PICARD
			An enormous amount of data is
			being received and stored in the
			main computer.

					RIKER
			Just stored. Why?

					PICARD
			It's another piece to this puzzle.

	They leave the computer panel and EXIT.

71   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker move cautiously forward. The ship
	is quiet.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        46.

72
thru	OMITTED
73

74   INT. CORRIDOR NEAR TURBOLIFT NINE

	They reach turbolift nine. The doors do not open.
	Picard punches in a command to bring it. No response.
	The AUTO-DESTRUCT is DISPLAYED on every com panel. This
	one now reads "FOUR MINUTES TEN SECONDS."

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Access denied.

					PICARD
			They've locked it off.

	He thinks for a moment.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We've got to find another way to
			get in.

					RIKER
			One of us could beam onto the
			bridge.

					PICARD
			It takes several seconds to
			materialize. You wouldn't
			stand a chance.

	Riker thinks for a beat.

					RIKER
			I could beam into the turbolift,
			force the doors, and take them
			by surprise.

					PICARD
			No. We'll beam in simultaneously
			in two different areas of the
			bridge.

					RIKER
			Only four minutes left.

	They head for Transporter Room Seven.

75   INT. STARBASE CONTROL (OPTICAL)

	Restless, the Enterprise crew is hovering around the
	Control Center.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        47.

75   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Still no response from the
			Enterprise.

					WORF
			They would answer if they could.
			Someone else has control of the
			ship.

					DATA
			Do you think I am responsible?

					GEORDI
			Why? How could you have known?

					DATA
			My station is on the bridge.

					GEORDI
			You can't be on the bridge every
			minute.

					DATA
			You are wrong, Geordi, I can.
			I do not need rest or diversion
			-- I should not have been painting.
			I was negligent.

					TASHA
			That's a pointless discussion.
			You could have been on the bridge
			and it still might have happened.

	Data snaps her a look of disbelief.

					TASHA
				(continuing; to
				 Quinteros)
			You have three ships in here.
			We need one of them now.

					QUINTEROS
			We're rushing repairs on the USS
			Melbourne -- but it's still
			eighteen hours until she'll be
			ready... There is nothing else
			you can do.

75A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	FLIES BY at warp speed.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        48.

76   INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM SEVEN (OPTICAL)

	They ARRIVE at the Transporter Room. Riker goes to the
	control panel.

					RIKER
			I'll set a ten-second delay.

	Picard takes his place on one of the Pads.

					PICARD
			Right. Coordinates for Main
			Bridge -- port forward for me and
			aft for you.

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			You're on Pad Two.

	Riker inputs the two sets of coordinates.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Done.
				(a beat)
			Ten second delay... NOW.

	Riker starts the timer, hastens to the platform and
	steps up beside Picard. The Transporter ENGAGES.

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker BEAM INTO the Main Bridge as
	programmed -- he forward and port side, Riker aft.
	They look around, phasers ready.

78   ANGLE ON BYNARS

	In one corner of the bridge, the Bynars are huddled
	together, pale, cold, almost inert. They seem totally
	lifeless. All have looks of fear. They clearly pose
	no threat.

79   ANGLE ON PICARD

	He relaxes and moves forward.

					PICARD
			Why did you steal my ship?

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR            49.

79   CONTINUED:

					ONE ZERO
			Please try...

					ZERO ONE
			... to help us.

	One Zero and Zero One collapse. Off Picard's reaction,
	WE:

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

80   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	near the Bynar's home planet - Bynaus.

80A  CLOSE ON COMPANEL

	Picard and Riker stand in front of it. The auto-destruct
	reads "TWO MINUTES, ONE SECOND."

					PICARD
			Cancel auto-destruct.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Does the first officer agree?

					RIKER
			Affirmative.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Auto-destruct cancelled.

	The red alarm lights STOP FLASHING.

81   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is by the Bynars who are prone and inert. Riker
	is checking the ship's position at a nearby panel.

					RIKER
			We're in orbit around Bynaus.
				(indicating the Bynars)
			How are they?

					PICARD
			They appear dead.

	Picard goes to his command chair. Riker continues
	working.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Let's see if we can get some
			answers from Bynaus.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            51.

81   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Their main computer is off.
			Sensors reveal all of the
			equipment on the planet is inert.
			They can neither receive nor send
			any messages.

					PICARD
			What about all the people in that
			world who are totally dependant
			on their computer? Are they still
			functioning?

					RIKER
			No. They are probably just like
			these Bynars here. Dying.

82   PICARD

	as he ponders.

					RIKER
			So, what's this all about? Why
			did they steal the ship and bring
			it here? What was their purpose?

					PICARD
			They went to a lot of trouble to
			clear computer space. See what
			they've stored.

83   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Riker at the Aft station computer with Picard beside
	him.

					RIKER
			Captain, it's enormous. Every
			byte of free space in the computer
			has been filled. They must have
			made a core-dump from their world
			to our computer.

	He inputs something into the computer. The CRT SHOWS
	nothing but GIBBERISH.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I can't get in.

	He tries again. The Screen REPAINTS and again is just
	a mass of unintelligible signs and symbols.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            52.

83   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(continuing; reading
				 the Screen)
			I need a code -- a password -- to
			access the file.

	Picard is both puzzled and concerned. He looks over
	at the Bynars who are still unconscious.

					PICARD
			They were desperate to steal this
			ship, bring it here to store all
			this information. Why?

					RIKER
			I don't know. I wish they had
			left a note.

	Picard pauses.

					PICARD
			Perhaps they did.

	Riker instantly connects.

					RIKER
			Minuet.

					PICARD
			Maybe.

83A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker hurriedly EXIT the turbolift.

84   INT. HOLODECK

	Riker and Picard are in the Holodeck. It's still the
	JAZZ CLUB. As they APPROACH Minuet she UNFREEZES.

					RIKER
			Tell me what this is all about.

					MINUET
			A star in the Bynar system went
			super nova and they miscalculated.
			The electromagnetic pulse from
			the explosion was going to knock
			out their main computer.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            53.

84   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Their only chance was to transfer
			all the stored information and
			shut down until after it passed.
			Then, reactivate their system and
			transfer the information back to
			this main computer.

					RIKER
			And the Enterprise has the only
			mobile computer large enough to
			handle all that information.

					PICARD
			So what went wrong?

					MINUET
			The star went super nova before
			it was expected and you were late
			arriving at Starbase 74.

					PICARD
			But why steal the ship? Why
			didn't they say something? Why
			didn't they just ask for help?

					MINUET
				(shrugs)
			I don't know. I don't have those
			answers.

					PICARD
			Is there anything we can do?

					MINUET
			Yes. Return the data stored in the
			Enterprise's computer back to the
			one on Bynaus.

					RIKER
			How do we do that?

					MINUET
				(puzzled)
			Don't you know?

	Riker shakes his head.

					RIKER
			Yes. If we had the file name.
			But we don't. Do you?

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            54.

84   CONTINUED: (2)

					MINUET
			I don't know what you're talking
			about. No.

					PICARD
			They wouldn't intentionally hide
			it or make it difficult for us
			to find. It's got to be right
			in front of us.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			We should call Starbase 74, and
			see if anyone can decipher this.

					MINUET
				(emotionally)
			Hurry. They're dying.
				(to Picard)
			They meant you no harm. It was
			their world they were trying to
			save.
				(to Riker)
			Help them, Will -- please help
			them.

85   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and Picard ENTER and take their positions.
	Picard touches his arm panel.

					PICARD
			Starbase 74 -- this is the
			Enterprise.

85A  INT. STARBASE CONTROL

	The relief is instantaneous. (INTERCUT THE ENTERPRISE
	AND STARBASE AS NEEDED.)

					QUINTEROS
			This is Starbase 74. Captain
			Picard, what's your situation?

					PICARD
			We'll get into that later. Right
			now I must speak with Lieutenant
			Commander Data.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            55.

85A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I am here, sir.

					PICARD
			Data, the Bynars have stored an
			enormous amount of information
			in the computer. We can't access
			it, and we must.

					DATA
			The access would be available by
			code or password.

					PICARD
			I know, but what could it be?

					DATA
			File names can be anything.

					PICARD
			They want us to find it. They
			would have kept it simple.

					DATA
			Then a name -- or a place. It
			could be personal. In this case
			in binary language which is ones
			and zeros in groups of eight or
			sixteen characters.

	Picard looks at the prone figures.

					PICARD
			Could it be that simple?
				(to Riker)
			Try it.

86   RIKER AT COMPUTER (OPTICAL)

	He sets up the program. The CRT SCREEN DISPLAYS a
	PATTERN and starts running COMBINATIONS OF ONES AND
	ZEROS until it gets to -- 11001001 -- then the SCREEN
	LOCKS.

					RIKER
			That's the file. It'll work now.

	They exchange a visual equivalent of a High Five.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            56.

86   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Well done, Will. Now access the
			file and start the transfer.

	Riker attempts to do just that. Again the CRT
	REPAINTS, and this time it's filled with GIBBERISH.

					RIKER
			So much for that idea.

					PICARD
			Let me get on the other position.
			The Bynars always work in pairs,
			perhaps that is also required.

	Now together they input the information. There is a
	pause. Both think it's not working -- then the SCREEN
	LOCKS, the LIGHTS DIM, the computer HUMS and starts
	PUMPING OUT tons of binary info.

87   OMITTED

88   INT. - BACK TO MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	In the dim light, Riker and Picard watch as the CRT
	Screen whips through the files being dumped on Bynaus.

					PICARD
			It appears to be successful. The
			system has started up -- a resident
			diagnostic program is running.
			Their system is incredible.

	The Bynars on the bridge begin to REVIVE.

					ZERO ONE
			You...

					ONE ZERO
			... did it.

	As Picard and Riker watch, the Bynars continue to
	regain their strength. Bynar One Zero and Zero One,
	go to a computer panel and verify that the transfer
	of information is being accomplished efficiently. The
	bridge lighting returns to normal.

					ZERO ONE
				(showing relief and
				 happiness)
			... our world is...

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            57.

88   CONTINUED:

					ONE ZERO
				(... and happiness)
			... reactivating.

					ZERO ONE
			Our people...

					ONE ZERO
			... express their gratitude.

					ZERO ZERO
			... We will return to...

					ONE ONE
			... your Starbase for whatever...

					ZERO ZERO
			... punishment your system...

					ONE ONE
			... requires of us.

					PICARD
			Why didn't you just ask for our
			help?

	The four of them communicate quickly between
	themselves.

					ZERO ONE
			You might have...

					ONE ZERO
			... said no.

					RIKER
			But there was a very good chance
			we would have said "yes."

					ZERO ZERO
			Our need was too great...

					ONE ONE
			... to risk rejection.

					PICARD
			So you stole it.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            58.

88   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Their reason is part of their
			binary thinking -- for them there
			are only two choices -- one or zero
			-- yes or no.

					PICARD
			No one's been hurt. They
			accomplished their objective.
			They have their world back in
			order, and we have our ship.

	Picard takes the position at the Conn.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			It's been some time since I had
			the Conn.

	He taps in the coordinates.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			But, not to worry, Number One
			you're in good hands. Starbase
			74 -- at warp two.

	He taps in the speed.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Engage.

	Riker looks on with a smile.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Under complete control.

88A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE ENTERING STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The ship APPROACHES, then DOCKS. (As before.)

88B  INT. STARBASE CONTROL

	The crewmembers of the Enterprise watch with elation
	as their ship REDOCKS.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            59.

88C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Both turbolift doors OPEN and the crew POURS ONTO the
	bridge. Beverly, Wesley, Geordi, Data, Tasha and Worf
	ENTER and gather around Riker and Picard.

					PICARD
			We are all right, everything is
			fine. Now -- I want a complete
			check of all systems and
			divisions.

					TASHA
			What about the Bynars?

	She indicates the four Bynars gathered together off
	to one side.

					PICARD
			Turn them over to Quinteros.
				(to the Bynars)
			There will be a hearing.

					ZERO ONE
			We understood that...

					ONE ZERO
			... would happen.

					RIKER
			That being the case -- permission
			to leave the bridge.

					PICARD
			Permission granted.

89   INT. HOLODECK

	Riker is at the computer panel. Riker punches in the
	code.

					COMPUTER
			Program entered - you may enter
			the Holodeck.

	Riker ENTERS. The scene is the same. "Minuet" is at
	the table. Riker is very relieved. Her face is turned
	away -- she is motionless and will be until Riker sits
	down.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            60.

90   ANGLE ON TABLE

	Riker sits down.

					RIKER
			What's a knockout like you doin'
			in a computer-generated joint like
			this?

	The woman turns -- she looks a lot like Minuet -- but
	it is clearly not Minuet.

91   RIKER

	The disappointment etched on his face.

					RIKER
			You're not Minuet.

92   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker ENTERS and CROSSES to the Ops position.

					RIKER
			She's gone. I tried variations
			of the program, others appeared,
			but not Minuet.

					PICARD
			Maybe that too, was part of the
			Bynar's program. Some
			relationships just can't work.

					RIKER
				(he can agree
				intellectually, but
				emotionally it's not
				easy)
			Yes... probably true... but, she
			will be difficult to forget.

93   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	As she heads AWAY.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Home Soil" 
                          #40271-117 
                              
                           Story by 
                  Karl Geurs & Ralph Sanchez 
                              and 
                        Robert Sabaroff 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Robert Sabaroff 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Corey Allen 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one
is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,
please notify the Script Department.


                    3RD REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      DECEMBER 2, 1987

            STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Home Soil"                               
                              
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             KURT MANDL
                RIKER              ARTHUR MALENCON
                BEVERLY            LUISA KIM
                DATA               BJORN BENSEN
                TROI               
                TASHA              
                WORF               
                GEORDI             
                WESLEY             
                ENGINEER (FEMALE)  

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE
                  TRANSLATOR VOICE   
                  TRANSPORTER CHIEF  

            STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Home Soil"                               
                              
                             SETS                               

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     VELARA III
              MEDICAL LAB
              LUISA'S QUARTERS
              CORRIDOR BY MEDICAL LAB DOOR
          
              ENGINEERING
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
            TERRAFORMING BASE
              CORRIDOR OUTSIDE HYDRAULICS ROOM
              HYDRAULICS ROOM
              MAIN CONTROL ROOM
          

          STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Home Soil"                               

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE - VELARA III IN B.G.

	The ship is ENTERING a parking orbit of the
	yellow-ochre, featureless planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41463.9.
			We are mapping the Pleiades
			Cluster which has many young
			planets and we've been asked by
			the Federation to visit a group
			terraforming Velara III, which
			we would very much like to see.
			Communications have been erratic
			and there is some concern about
			their welfare.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	PICARD, RIKER, DATA, TROI, TASHA, GEORDI and WORF --
	at their respective stations -- all study Velara III
	on the Main Viewer. As Velara III SETTLES INTO PLACE
	on the Main Viewer:

					GEORDI
			Entering standard orbit -- now.

					PICARD
			It takes special people to live
			in such desolation.

					TROI
			Visionaries, who don't see this
			planet as it is, but as it will
			be.

					RIKER
			I've always wanted to see
			terraforming in operation.

					PICARD
			Hailing frequency, Lieutenant Yar.

          STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - TEASER          2.

2    CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

					PICARD
			Velara III base, this is Captain
			Picard of the starship Enterprise.

	No response.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Lieutenant Yar... ?

					TASHA
			No equipment malfunction on either
			end, sir. They are receiving.

					PICARD
			Velara III, this is the Enterprise.
			Come in please.

	Still nothing. Some tense glances among personnel.

					GEORDI
				(after a beat)
			Maybe nobody's home.

3    ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	ZOOM IN until WE CAN MAKE OUT the ribbed dome of the
	Terraforming Station.

					DATA
			We are sensing life-forms, sir.

					PICARD
				(concerned)
			Velara III, do you copy?

	Then the IMAGE of PROJECT DIRECTOR KURT MANDL APPEARS,
	somewhat disheveled. He is Picard's age, and appears
	to be taken off guard. He could be of German decent,
	somewhat stiff.

					MANDL
			Velara Base to Enterprise. Uh...
			yes, Captain. Director Mandl
			here. Sorry for the delay. We
			weren't expecting visitors.

          STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - TEASER          3.

4    ANGLE ON TROI

	just enough to ESTABLISH that a small alarm bell is
	ringing, but not enough for a comment.

5    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Terraform Command has asked us
			to see how you were getting along.

					MANDL
			... We were a little behind, but
			we're back on schedule.

6    CLOSE ON TROI AND PICARD

	watching and listening intently.

					TROI
				(quietly)
			We alarm him for some reason.

					PICARD
				(a pause)
			Your staff is all well, I presume,
			Director?

					MANDL
			Understandably tired. We're all
			working very hard, Captain.

					PICARD
			Is there anything we can do to
			help?... You and your staff are
			welcome aboard for a change of
			scene and some rest. We have some
			Holodecks you might enjoy.

					MANDL
			No disrespect, sir, we can't
			afford to take the time.

	Troi touches Picard, indicating he should CLICK OFF.
	Picard DOES SO.

					TROI
			His fear is escalating.

          STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - TEASER          4.

6    CONTINUED:

					MANDL
			If you'll excuse me, I must get
			back to work.

					TROI
			I sense deliberate concealment,
			sir.

	Picard takes it in, concerned.

7    FEATURING PICARD -- INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	While Picard delivers the following, Mandl seems
	distracted.

					PICARD
				(to Troi)
			Of what?

					TROI
			I don't know, but it's intense.

	Picard nods and CLICKS BACK ON.

					PICARD
			We've heard so much about your
			remarkable achievements in
			terraforming, that my staff would
			very much appreciate looking
			around.

					MANDL
				(hesitant)
			... It's not really the best time.
			We are at a critical phase just
			now.

					PICARD
			We do not require any special
			attention.

					MANDL
				(softer)
			I'm trying not to be rude, sir,
			but it would be inconvenient just
			now.

	Pause. Troi signals Picard to CLICK OFF again.

          STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - TEASER          5.

7    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			He's concealing something and it's
			more than just being too busy.
			Your announcement about coming
			down has pushed him almost to the
			point of panic.

					PICARD
			Whether he wants us or not...
				(touching his com)
			Director Mandl, unless you are
			absolutely refusing permission
			for us to land on your station,
			please prepare to receive my
			away team.

					MANDL
				(curtly)
			As you wish.

	Riker, Tasha, Data and Geordi rise and head for the
	door. Worf and another crewmember replace Data and
	Geordi.

					PICARD
			Stay on your toes, Number One.
			Counselor, perhaps you should go
			along. A man this tense is
			unpredictable.

	Troi rises and JOINS the away team.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

8    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

9    INT. TERRAFORMING BASE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Data, Geordi, Troi and Tasha BEAM IN.

	Present in the room are ARTHUR MALENCON, LUISA KIM
	and BJORN BENSEN, Hydraulics Specialist, Biosphere
	Designer and Chief Engineer, respectively. Expecting
	the visitors, Malencon, and Bensen are guarded. Luisa
	on the other hand is friendly and open.

					LUISA
			Welcome to Velara III. Remember
			it as it is now, because in a
			couple of decades you won't recognize
			the place.
				(steps foward)
			Luisa Kim. Gardener of Edens.

					RIKER
			Commander William Riker, USS
			Enterprise. This is Lieutenant
			Commander Data, Counselor Troi,
			Lieutenant Yar and Lieutenant
			La Forge.

	The other two members of the terraforming team
	reluctantly move forward -- both are tense.

					LUISA
			This is Bjorn Bensen, Chief
			Engineer, and Arthur Malencon,
			our Hydraulics Specialist,

	Bensen steps over to Data. He looks him over.

					BENSON
			An android.

	Data nods.

					TASHA
			And third in command of the
			Enterprise.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         7.

9    CONTINUED:

	After a look of suprise, Bensen takes Data's offered
	hand and examines both sides of it, as if he's checking
	out a new piece of remarkable equipment.

					BENSEN
			Where were you manufactured --
			are there others like you?

					DATA
			Both matters are subjects of
			protracted discussion.

					BENSEN
			Remarkable.

	Bensen turns and joins Malencon at their work. The
	team members take in their surroundings. We are in a
	twenty-fourth century power and hydraulics facility, more
	square-cut and mechanical than the Enterprise. Large,
	working machinery, on which "the bolts show." The
	computers are more heavy duty and their jumper cables
	show. This room is the hub of the operation, with
	corridors and doors leading off in four different
	directions. Beneath it all is the LOW RUMBLE of
	HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT at work.

					LUISA
			We don't get visitors. It's
			exciting to have you here.

					RIKER
			We weren't sure how we would be
			received. Director Mandl seemed
			less than enthusiastic about our
			interest.

					LUISA
				(warmly)
			I should apologize for him. We
			are at a critical phase. Usually
			he's quite charming.

	Riker returns her smile.

					RIKER
			We'll stay out of your way, it's
			just that we've never seen a
			terraforming station, and couldn't
			resist the opportunity.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         8.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					LUISA
			How much do you know about the
			process?

					DATA
			The theories -- the reports -- but
			nothing firsthand.

					LUISA
			Oh, wonderful. Then let me show
			you around.

	As she turns and leads them to a screen, Troi moves
	to Riker.

					TROI
				(sotto voce)
			The other two are as veiled and
			secretive as Mandl, but she is
			not.

10   ANGLE TO INCLUDE LUISA'S SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	As the away team watches, the screen SHOWS a lifeless,
	uniformly brown, dead planet.

					LUISA
			What we're doing is so exciting,
			so -- inspiring. We take a
			lifeless planet and little by
			little transform it into an
			M-class environment, capable of
			supporting life. Terraforming
			makes you feel a little godlike.
				(beat)
			Is that a terribly arrogant thing
			to say?

					DATA
			Not at all. It is accurate.

11   INTERCUT

	with REACTIONS and COMMENTS of the away team. During
	this, Luisa seems attracted to Riker.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         9.

11   CONTINUED:

					LUISA
			The first phase is selecting the
			planet. That's very important.
			It must have the right mass and
			gravity, the correct rate of
			rotation, and a balanced day and
			night. The planet must also be
			without life or having the
			prospect of life delveloping
			naturally. The Federation makes
			that decision. Then...
				(she pauses a beat for
				 emphasis)
			... we take over.

	Riker and the others are taken by her ingenuous
	enthusiasm.

					LUISA
				(continuing)
			What you see here -- this station
			-- is Phase Two. Phase Three
			involves the water. Usually we
			create basins, using hydraulic
			landscaping, but the water on
			this planet is subsurface, and
			extremely high in salt content.
			We are just about to begin pumping
			and filtering that water,
			removing the salt, oxygenating
			and replacing. Next we introduce
			micro-organisms, and when the
			process is complete...

	Her screen now SHOWS several large separated areas of
	green. The away team exchange looks of admiration.

					LUISA
				(continuing)
			... eventually, we'll have a
			lush, arable, biosphere.

	While this goes on, Data's attention is caught by
	Malencon.

					RIKER
			You make it sound poetic.

					LUISA
				(brightly)
			I think it's the best occupation
			in the universe.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         10.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

	Data CROSSES to Malencon's work station and glances at
	his blueprints.

12   ANGLE - DATA AND MALENCON

	Malencon is working near a computer screen FILLED with
	hydraulics plans -- pipes, sprayers, probes, plans for
	channels, rivers and bays. Geordi STEPS UP beside him.

					DATA
			The efficiency of your hydraulic
			landscaping is elegant.

	How could Malencon not be flattered?

					MALENCON
			It isn't yet -- but it will be.
			Right now, I'm disturbed by
			erratic power surges in several
			of the servomechanisms that
			control the hydraulic probes.

					GEORDI
			Could it be the increased
			conductivity caused by the high
			saline content?

					MALENCON
				(with the enthusiasm
				 of one scientist to
				 another)
			That was my first thought, but..

	Bensen puts a cap on the conversation.

					BENSEN
			Arthur.

	Malencon catches himself.

					BENSEN
				(continuing; curtly)
			We checked that out. That wasn't
			it.

13   TROI AND RIKER

	They exchange a glance at this behavior.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         11.

14   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Mandl ENTERS the room.

					MANDL
			I'm Director Mandl. I am sorry
			about being so abrupt during our
			initial contact, being isolated
			one tends to forget the social
			graces. Are you seeing everything
			you want?

					TROI
			What you are doing here is
			miraculous.

					MANDL
			What we are doing here is working
			on a difficult, demanding
			timetable, and there will be no
			miracle unless Malencon gets the
			hydraulic probes back on line.
			We are set to step up to full
			conversion, immediately.
				(crisply; to Malencon)
			Shouldn't you be in the hydraulics
			chamber, Arthur?

	Malencon is caught off guard.

					MALENCON
			Now?

15   TROI

	She picks up on the tension.

16   MANDL

	He steps toward Malencon for emphasis.

					MANDL
			Yes.

					MALENCON
				(rising, nervous)
			All right, Kurt.

	Malencon HURRIES OUT.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         12.

17   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Troi and Riker exchange a glance at this behavior.

18   GEORDI

	indicating Malencon's computer screen.

					GEORDI
			That must be the master subsurface
			pump. Impressive.

					DATA
				(indicating another area
				 on the computer screen)
			This is interesting. How the
			water table is a thin ribbon
			between the sandy surface layer
			and the rock below.

					GEORDI
			And it follows the contour precisely.

					DATA
				(nodding)
			Which would require extreme
			precision from the probe controls.

	Mandl ENTERS SHOT, on guard as he hears this. He goes
	to the computer and calls up another program.

					MANDL
			Here's something which should
			interest you. The vegetation
			graphs are really the key element
			to successful terraforming.

	CAMERA BACK as everyone steps closer to look, except
	Troi.

					RIKER
			Incredible. It's planned month
			by month, decade by decade.

					MANDL
			Every single thing we do is
			specific and exacting. You see
			grand, romantic concepts. I see
			unyielding rock under an ocean
			of sand.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         13.

19   ANGLE - TROI

	She suddenly registers a severe emotional shock.

					TROI
				(overlapping, alarmed)
			Commander... !

	as all hear the alarm in her voice. Her internal
	sensors are scanning the facility.

					RIKER
			What is it, Deanna?

	Her face suddenly registers emotional shock.

					TROI
				(almost in pain)
			Malencon. He's in trouble.

	A perception immediately followed by a WARNING SIREN
	and the o.s. SOUND of LASER BLASTS. Reactions. Riker
	is first OUT of the room, FOLLOWED by Data, Geordi and
	Tasha. Mandl is NEXT, FOLLOWED by Troi. Bensen and
	Luisa, exchanging a look, BRING UP THE REAR.

20   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE HYDRAULICS ROOM

	The o.s. LASER BLASTING is LOUDER, accompanied by
	SHOUTS and CRIES of PAIN by Malencon on the other side
	of the closed door. ANGLE ADJUSTS as Riker and the
	group CONVERGE ON the sliding door. Riker tries the
	handle -- locked. He alone... and then he and Data pull
	at the handles -- no go. Mandl SQUEEZES UP.

					RIKER
			Can you open it?

	Mandl presses the auto-decoder pad, tries the door.
	But it still won't open.

					MANDL
			It's jammed.

					TASHA
			Let me try.

	The o.s. SCREAMS STOP. The LASER BLASTS CEASE.
	Reactions: "Is the threat over?" Troi looks sad.

					TROI
			We're too late.

	Mandl tries the auto-decoder pad again, and this time
	the door OPENS.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT ONE         14.

21   INT. HYDRAULICS ROOM - MANDL'S POV

	The central monitoring column, from which laser arms
	extend and sink laterally into the "surround," has been
	trashed. On the floor is the equally trashed body of
	Arthur Malencon.

22   REVERSE ANGLE

	as folks CROWD INTO the doorway. Mandl has a look of
	fear etched across his face. Luisa, very emotional,
	covers her eyes, turns away. Bensen is sick. Our away
	team looks from the body on the floor to Mandl back to
	the body. Tasha stares at Mandl.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

23   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

					PICARD (V. O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. What
			began as a routine visit to the
			Federation group terraforming
			Velara III has become a serious
			situation. Arthur Malencon, the
			hydraulics engineer, has been
			killed in an extraordinary
			accident.

24   INT. TERRAFORMING BASE - HYDRAULICS ROOM

	as before, with Malencon's body. PAN the mess of
	twisted metal until WE SETTLE on the doorway where Data
	waits with the others, except for Geordi and Bensen.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Situation report, Number One.

					RIKER
				(tense, trying to save
				 a life)
			For safety reasons, we're shutting
			off all power to the hydraulics
			room before entering to recover
			the body. Then we'll beam him
			up to Sickbay, but from the look
			of his wounds, it's probably
			hopeless.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Keep me informed.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Data... ?

	Data taps his communicator.

					DATA
			Go ahead, Geordi.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         16.

25   INT. MAIN CONTROL ROOM/HYDRAULICS ROOM
	(INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

	Geordi stands before an array of computer panels
	examining a display SHOWING the FLOW CHART of the
	operation, AND a DIAGRAM OF THE CROSSED-HUB LAYOUT as
	Bensen works some controls, then nods to Geordi.

					BENSEN
			All set.

					GEORDI
			We have your section powered down
			now. Bensen has locked the master
			servomotor drive system. It
			should be safe in there now.

					TASHA
			I'm going in.

					DATA
			I will go with you.

	Data and Tasha ENTER the room, moving to Malencon's
	body. She quickly affixes a communicator to the body,
	touches it, says:

26   CLOSE ON TASHA AND BODY (OPTICAL)

					TASHA
			Transporter Room, this is
			Lieutenant Yar. Two to beam up
			to Sickbay.

	Concerned to get the body to Sickbay as soon as
	possible, she waits as she and the body DEMATERIALIZE.

27   BACK TO DOORWAY (OPTICAL)

					LUISA
			I want to go. We should be with
			him.
				(to Mandl)
			Kurt, please come too.

	Mandl shows reluctance, but, seeing the looks on
	everyone's faces, he acquiesces. Riker touches his
	com.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         17.

27   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Transporter Room, this is
			Commander Riker. Beam up four
			at my coordinates.

	Luisa, Mandl, Troi and Riker DEMATERIALIZE. Data now
	moves into the room proper, prying his way through the
	wreckage.

					DATA
				(on com)
			I have seen malfunctions, but
			this is unprecedented. Almost
			as if the laser drill attempted
			to tear itself apart.

					BENSEN
				(off Geordi's look)
			I can't explain it.

					DATA
				(into com; reflecting)
			The laser blasts seemed to end
			when the yelling stopped.

	Data goes to the room's computer control console.

					BENSEN'S COM VOICE
			Maybe Arthur stopped it -- only
			not in time.

					DATA
			Not possible.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Then what are you suggesting?

	Data studies at the control panel.

					DATA
			Uncertain.
				(to Geordi)
			Geordi, would you please return
			power to the control console in
			this room. I want to reactivate
			the program.

	Geordi and Bensen do as requested, systematically
	toggling a bank of switches. (END INTERCUT)

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         18.

28   DATA'S ANGLE - CONSOLE

	A localized panel LIGHTS UP. Data pushes buttons. The
	laser drill begins its normal functioning. Data
	watches it for a beat as it systematically blasts into
	the bore holes. He then turns his attention back to
	the console.

					DATA
				(into com)
			I am running the base drilling
			program.

29   ANGLES - VARIOUS (MECHANICAL EFFECTS) (OPTICAL)

	While Data is preoccupied with the computer program,
	the firing head on the laser drill, lifts and turns
	-- no longer sighting down the bore holes -- it is now
	taking dead aim on Data. The NOISE from the arm alerts
	Data who TURNS and DODGES the BLAST which it WHISTLES
	BY his ear. Again IT FIRES.

					DATA
			Servos OFF!

30   INT. MAIN CONTROL ROOM

	Geordi and Bensen scan the panels. Nothing in here has
	changed.

					BENSEN
			They are off!

					GEORDI
			Data, what's happening?

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Too much to explain.

31   OMITTED

32   INT. CORRIDOR

	Geordi and Bensen RUN toward Data's location hearing
	the SOUND of LASER BLASTS. Geordi touches the
	Communicator.

					GEORDI
			La Forge to Enterprise. We have
			a problem!

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         19.

33   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE HYDRAULICS ROOM

	The door is closed as Geordi and Bensen RACE TO it.

					GEORDI
			Open the door!

					DATA
			STAY OUT! It is under control.

	WE HEAR THRASHING, BLASTING, CLATTERING, sounding like
	a battle skirmish. WE PLAY OFF the REACTIONS of Geordi
	and Bensen. They look at each other, astonished,
	unable to comment. Suddenly -- SILENCE.

					GEORDI
			Data --

	For a beat there is no answer. Then the door OPENS.

34   INT. CORRIDOR - HYDRAULICS ROOM DOOR

	Geordi ENTERS, FOLLOWED by Bensen, happy to see Data in
	good shape.

					GEORDI
			Are you injured?

					DATA
			No.

34A  BENSEN'S POV INTO HYDRAULICS ROOM

	He has eyes only for the wreckage that was once
	sophisticated equipment.

34B  BACK TO SHOT

					BENSEN
			A year's work destroyed!

					DATA
			I had no choice.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Away team report now! What is
			happening?

35   INT. ENTERPRISE - CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard, Tasha and Geordi are staring at a perfectly
	calm Data. Mandl stands in a corner.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         20.

35   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			... We were attempting to trace
			the source of the malfunction when
			it attacked me.

					MANDL
			How much more of this fantasy must
			I listen to?

					PICARD
			None at all, Mr. Mandl. Until
			this is sorted out, I've provided
			temporary quarters for you and
			your crew. I suggest you use
			them.

					MANDL
			You're overstepping your
			authority, Picard! You have no
			right to interfere.

					PICARD
			An attack on one of my crew gives
			me the right, Mr. Mandl.

					MANDL
			I have a schedule to meet!

					PICARD
			Your schedule is on hold, until
			I have a satisfactory explanation
			of what happened.

	Mandl, seeing that argument is useless, turns to exit.
	Picard stops him with:

					PICARD
				(crisp)
			Director Mandl. Wait.
				(to Tasha)
			Escort the director to his
			quarters.

					TASHA
			Aye, sir.

	Mandl and Tasha EXIT.

					PICARD
			Proceed with your report.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         21.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			It would appear that the laser
			drilling systems had been
			reprogrammed.
				(beat)
			As soon as its memory bank
			received power, it turned itself
			on and went after me.
			Fortunately, I was able to cope
			with it.

					GEORDI
				(bank shot)
			Not by much, from what I saw.

					DATA
			I believe it was programmed to
			destroy any person moving in that
			room.

					PICARD
			Speculation or certainty?

					DATA
			Certainty.

					GEORDI
			It would have required the talents
			of a master programmer.

					DATA
			But it was done.

					PICARD
			Then the question is not who,
			because obviously it was one of
			the three remaining terraformers.
			The question is why. What are
			they hiding? What is so important
			it could make one of them, or all
			of them desperate enough to take
			a life?

					GEORDI
			Shall I have them brought in, sir?

					PICARD
			Not yet.

	Picard rises and they FOLLOW him to:

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         22.

36   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	as they RETURN FROM the Ready Room. Riker, Tasha, Troi
	and Worf at their stations. BEVERLY is also present.

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher?

					BEVERLY
			Malencon never had a chance.
			The injuries were too severe, the
			damage too extensive.

	Picard nods sadly.

					RIKER
			The entire Velara III facility
			has been powered down, Captain.

					WORF
			We've just completed a remote
			power feed to the life support
			systems.

					PICARD
			Good. Data, I want you and Geordi
			to return for a more careful
			inspection.

					DATA
			What are we to look for, sir?

					PICARD
			Evidence of tampering, negligence,
			sabotage... whatever. I don't
			know, but the answer's there, on
			the planet.

	Data and Geordi EXIT.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Tasha, I'd like you to provide
			Counselor Troi and me with
			complete personnel files on our
			three guests. Psych profiles,
			training, everything. I'm looking
			for motive, intent... the
			psychological capacity to commit
			one murder and attempt another.

					TASHA
			Aye, sir.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         23.

36   CONTINUED:

	Tasha turns to the aft station.

					PICARD
				(continuing, to Riker)
			It seems we've become policemen,
			Number One.

	Riker reacts, not enjoying the forecast.

37   INT. HYDRAULICS ROOM (OPTICAL)

	DIM interior ILLUMINATION filters in through the
	translucent dome. Data and Geordi MATERIALIZE among
	the apparently inert junk. They move cautiously at
	first, but everything does seem to be inert.

38   VARIOUS ANGLES

	as Data probes among the junk. Then, eventually, he
	examines the opening to the tubular tunnel which had
	been occupied by one of the sensor arms.

39   POV - SMALL FLASHES

	It doesn't last for more than half a second at a time,
	but something about the size of a rice grain BLINKS
	several times.

40   ANGLE - DATA

	Unaccustomedly startled, he draws back. He looks
	around to make sure nothing else is happening. Then,
	he gets close and looks again. ANOTHER BLINK or two.
	He scans the little thing with his tricorder. Nothing.
	Shaking his head, he touches his communicator.

					DATA
			Geordi. I need some visual
			assistance.

41   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Geordi JOINS him. Data indicates the "rice grain,"
	BLINKING in a rapid, non-repetitive pattern, looking
	like HIGH SPEED MORSE CODE in LIGHTS, with pauses and
	breaks, like language syntax.

         STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT TWO         24.

41   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			What is it?

	With a very puzzled look at Data and the lights and
	back again, Geordi applies his Tricorder.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Inorganic. Nothing but basic
			elements. No carbon... sandy
			texture... But the flashes are
			almost... musical. I see color
			variations and rhythms which are
			like a melody.

					DATA
			Speculation. Could it be alive?

42   CLOSE ON GEORDI

	stunned. He looks down at the FLASHING LIGHT.

					GEORDI
			How could it be alive? It's
			inorganic.

					DATA
			Whatever this is, it could be
			what they are covering up -- and
			the reason someone killed
			Malencon.

	As though in answer, the "rice grain" BLINKS FASTER,
	and in a fancier pattern than ever. Off Geordi's and
	Data's reactions, WE:

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

43   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. On
			my order, Data's startling
			discovery of a possible indigenous
			and inorganic life-form --
			something hitherto thought
			impossible...

44   INT. ENTERPRISE - MEDICAL LAB

	Beverly is preparing an elaborate scan, its object
	being the contents of a basketball-sized, transparent
	bell jar, anchored to a stable base, on a platform
	under a scanner.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... has been beamed aboard so that
			its true nature might be
			uncovered.

	WESLEY hovers over her shoulder, as do Picard, Data,
	and Geordi.

45   ANGLES

	From the BLINKING CONTENTS OF THE SPHERE, WE RECOGNIZE
	Data's discovery. The BLINK is rapid, like a visual
	hum. They crowd around.

46   BEVERLY

	She lowers the overhead device until it covers the bell
	jar.

					BEVERLY
				(to Computer)
			Activate.

	There is a pause as the device is activated.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        26.

46   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(continuing; to group)
			Let's be sure of what we have
			here.
				(to the scanner)
			Is the sample organic?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative carbon. Negative known
			life components. Substance
			inorganic.

					DATA
			Recheck analysis.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Rechecking... Analysis verified.
			Not organic.

					BEVERLY
			Magnify to screen.

	Beverly and the others glance up to a screen situated
	atop the scanner (WHICH WE CANNOT YET SEE) as the
	machinery responds to her commands.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Magnify -- factor rate five.
				(beat, and:)
			Hold surface. Rate ten.
				(beat, and:)
			Hold.

	Everyone leans in for a closer look.

47   POV - THE SCREEN

	WE SEE A NETWORK of tiny BEAD-LIKE THINGS, connected
	by a WEB, like the synaptic structure of brain tissue.
	This structure SPARKLES DAZZLINGLY as energies flow
	along its "CIRCUITRY." We have isolated about FIVE
	OR SIX OF THE "BEADS."

					PICARD (O.S.)
			What are we looking at?

					WESLEY (O.S.)
			It's really beautiful. Whatever
			it is...

	A HUMMING SOUND BUILDS... then LEVELS OFF.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        27.

48   BACK TO SCENE

	as all react to the sound.

					PICARD
				(rhetorically)
			What's causing that hum?

					BEVERLY
			Computer, what is the magnification?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Twenty five thousand diameters
			and holding.

					BEVERLY
			Analysis. The pattern of the
			flashes.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Not random or repetitive or
			sequential. Pattern not
			recognized.

					BEVERLY
			What is the source of the flashes?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Unable to specify. Theoretically
			not possible from this substance.

					BEVERLY
			Disregard incongruity and theorize
			as to source?

	Pregnant pause, and:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Life.

	On the collective "take," especially from Data:

49   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is already verbally engaged with Mandl. Riker,
	Troi and Tasha are in the b.g.

					MANDL
			What do you mean a life-form?!
			What life-form?! A Federation
			recon expedition certified Velara
			III lifeless.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        28.

49   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Understandable, given this
			particular life-form's novel
			nature.

					MANDL
			And just what is that nature?

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher is still making
			her determination.
				(beat)
			I presume you know the Prime
			Directive, Mr. Mandl.

					MANDL
			Are you saying I knowingly defied
			it?

					PICARD
			I don't know. But I intend to
			find out.
				(level beat)
			You're a man obsessed with what
			he does. Who knows what an
			obsessed man would do to keep
			going? Kill, perhaps?

					MANDL
				(exploding:)
			I create life! I don't take it!

	Mandl STORMS FROM the room. Tasha FOLLOWS him. A pause,
	and then:

					PICARD
			What do you think?

					RIKER
			You hit him pretty hard, Captain.

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			It was useful.
				(to Picard)
			I felt two levels. He knew about
			the life-form. The idea of murder
			seemed to shock him. I couldn't
			tell if it was the whole idea,
			or just being accused of it.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        29.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			What about his file, Lieutenant
			Yar? Could he have accomplished
			the reprogramming that Data says
			took place?

					TASHA
			Mandl holds advanced degrees in
			Computer Science as well as
			Artificial Intelligence. It's
			possible.

					PICARD
			What about the others? Including
			the victim.

					TASHA
			Only the victim had the required
			expertise. But Malencon did work
			where the... whatever-it-is...
			was found. Trying to suppress
			that knowledge would be motive
			for murder... if Mandl were
			obsessed enough.

					TROI
			Terraformers are often obsessive.
			It goes with the career profile.

					RIKER
			How do you read the designer?

					TROI
			Possessed of a highly abstracted
			reality. Lovely visions, little
			data.
				(smile)
			You might do better than I.

50   INT. LUISA'S QUARTERS

	She is lying on her sofa, her arm over her eyes. She
	wears a tasteful robe. There is a gentle KNOCK on the
	door. She seems not to hear it.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Luisa... are you all right?

	She seems reassured by his voice. She sits up and
	wipes away the tears the arm had been covering.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        30.

50   CONTINUED:

					LUISA
				(flatly)
			It isn't locked.

	Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Mind a visitor?

	She shakes her head and indicates a comfortable seat.
	He sinks into it. She looks at him, on the edge of
	hysteria. Just the edge. She is about to become
	either the world's greatest liar or its greatest
	innocent.

					LUISA
			Is it true... did you really find
			a life-form?

					RIKER
			It's still being debated in some
			quarters. But I think so, yes.

					LUISA
			What's it like?

					RIKER
			We have nothing to compare it to,
			but it's microscopic... seems
			colonial... simple... and
			inorganic.
				(gentle)
			That's why the recon scouts missed
			it. This one wasn't your mistake.

	She rises and faces him.

					LUISA
			Everything I've worked for is
			falling apart.

	She starts to cry.

					RIKER
			It's very beautiful. I'll arrange
			for you to see it, if you like.

	She forces a softening on herself, returns his gaze.

					LUISA
			Perhaps later.

	He nods warmly, and EXITS.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        31.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLES (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Worf, Tasha, Troi. Other crewmembers filling
	in for Data and Geordi. The MED SCANNER SCREEN IMAGE
	is on the Main Viewer. All those who haven't yet seen
	it are having their minds appropriately blown.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Captain, this is Doctor Crusher.
			I think you'd better come to the
			Medical Lab.

52   INT. MEDICAL LAB

	Data, Geordi, and Beverly are working with the
	analytical apparatus. Wesley watches. Picard ENTERS.
	Data and Geordi are peering into the bell jar.

					PICARD
			What is it?

					BEVERLY
			Geordi observed movement.

					GEORDI
			It's not exactly movement, it's
			a shift in the energy pattern.

					DATA
			Without external influence.

					WESLEY
			Couldn't coordinated static
			charges promote the shift?

	Data registers intrigue at the thought.

					DATA
			Yes, if any were present in the
			jar, but none is.

	Geordi suddenly reacts to something he alone is seeing.

					GEORDI
			It's changing.

	They all move close to the Jar. Their faces almost
	right against it.

					PICARD
			I can't see any difference.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        32.

52   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			The infrared range is increasing.

	Picard glances at the scanner screen.

53   POV - SCANNER SCREEN

	It's BRIGHTER. The surface starts to OSCILLATE.

54   ANGLE - GROUP AROUND BELL JAR

	As they move still closer -

55   ANGLE - BELL JAR (OPTICAL)

	The "rice grain" EMITS a bright LIGHT which fills the
	lab. Geordi seems almost blinded.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning. Input overload. Input
			overload.

	The COMPUTER VOICE ZAPS OUT. The HUM from the
	container gets slowly LOUDER.

56   ANGLE - OUR PEOPLE

	REACTING to the increasing hum.

					DATA
			It is projecting an energy field!

					GEORDI
			And it's increasing!

	The BRIGHT LIGHT denies a chance to clearly see the
	contents of the bell jar, but:

57   THE SCANNER SCREEN

	is now completely FILLED WITH a SPARKLING CHAOS. The
	ROOM LIGHT shows PATTERNED INTENSITY CHANGES.

58   BACK TO SCENE

	Beverly is alarmed.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        33.

59   CLOSE POV - BELL JAR CONTAINER (OPTICAL)

	The WHITE LIGHT DIMINISHES enough to REVEAL the SINGLE
	GRAIN HAS BECOME TWO SMALL GRAINS, joined like Siamese
	twins.

60   BACK TO SCENE (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			Only life can replicate itself,
			Doctor. Inorganic or not, it is
			alive.

					BEVERLY
			Activate quarantine field.

	A tinted FORCE FIELD attempts to SURROUND THE
	CONTAINER, at her command. Then the field weakens,
	its GLOW DIMMING as the LIGHT from the Siamese grains
	BRIGHTENS. It then REVERSES, as the force field
	attempts to assert itself.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Quarantine field full!

	It stabilizes for a moment, then the quarantine field
	slowly DIMS.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing; more
				 imperative)
			Full shield backup!

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Translation request being patched.

					PICARD
			Translation? From whom?

					BEVERLY
			Evacuating lab.

	As they EXIT, WE HEAR:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Full shield backup in place but
			weakening... translation grhjkj
			wljkdh...

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT THREE        34.

60   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			What's going on with the
			translator circuit?

61   INT. CORRIDOR - MEDICAL LAB DOOR

	as it SLIDES CLOSED. Beverly, Data and Geordi look
	at each other. Picard touches his communicator.

					PICARD
				(into communicator)
			bridge, this is the captain.
			Request emergency power to
			increase lab quarantine seal...

62   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Riker turns to Worf:

					RIKER
			Do it, Mister Worf.
				(into com)
			What's the nature of the problem,
			Captain? We've lost visual.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We have confirmed Data's discovery
			is life, but more than that - it
			is intelligent.

					RIKER
			How do you know?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(beat, and:)
			It has just taken possession of
			the Medical Lab.

62A  INT. CORRIDOR - MEDICAL LAB DOOR

					PICARD
			Because it's trying to communicate
			with us!

	Riker and the rest REACT as we:

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        35.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

63   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			are attempting to deal with the
			aggressive inorganic life-form
			which Data brought up from the
			planet. It has taken over the
			Medical Lab, and is apparently
			attempting to communicate with
			us.

64   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Geordi and Troi are at their
	stations. Other crewmembers fill in at the other
	posts. Beverly and Data standing by.

					WORF
			It generates enough energy to
			interfere with surrounding
			systems.

					PICARD
			Mr. La Forge -- can we see into
			the lab yet?

					GEORDI
			Negative, Captain. But, reducing
			backup to the quarantine seal
			might help.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			I wouldn't.

					PICARD
			Continue backup to shield,
			Lieutenant.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Director Mandl and the others are
			in the Observation Lounge as you
			requested.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        36.

64   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Counselor, I'll need you.
				(to Riker)
			You have the bridge, Number One.

65   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Seated around the table are Mandl, Luisa, and Bensen.
	Tasha stands at the door and steps aside to permit
	Picard's and Troi's ENTRANCE as Picard takes control of
	the room.

					PICARD
				(to Mandl)
			What do you know of this
			life-form?

	The mention of "life" gets curious reactions from
	Bensen, Luisa and Mandl.

					MANDL
			Nothing.

					PICARD
			You knew of its existence.

	Mandl returns Picard's stare.

					MANDL
			Yes.

					LUISA
				(shocked)
			Is this true?
				(turning on Mandl)
			You knew there was life on Velara
			III?

					MANDL
				(hot)
			I knew there were random energy
			patterns -- I knew that. But
			that's not life. Not by any
			definition I have ever heard.

					PICARD
			But, you tried to hide that
			knowledge from us.


        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        37.

65   CONTINUED:

					MANDL
			They're meaningless silicon
			crystals, which rebroadcast sunlight.
			This is absurd.

					PICARD
			They are not only alive but they
			have intelligence.

	Mandl is stunned.

					MANDL
			Why do you say that?

					PICARD
			They're trying to communicate
			with us.

					MANDL
				(astounded)
			Communicate with you?

					PICARD
			I need information, now. When
			did you first see them? What
			were they doing? Why did you
			think they were alive?

	Mandl hesitates. Bensen starts to respond.

					BENSEN
			... There were patterns, in the
			sand, appearing and disappearing --

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we've regained a visual
			on the lab.

					PICARD
				(into Com)
			Patch visual to Observation
			Lounge...

	All look toward the small viewscreen in the lounge.

66   POV - VIEWSCREEN - MEDICAL LAB IN VIEW (OPTICAL)

	as the bell jar, and whatever is in it, SHIMMERS.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        38.

67   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Data, Geordi, and Worf are working together at the aft
	Science Stations looking at the same SHIMMERING image.
	Each tapping keys at consoles, reading info. All eyes
	are on individual displays.

					WORF
			I cannot understand the patterns.

					GEORDI
			Neither can I.

					DATA
			Please show me the spectral analysis.
			Magnification twelve K.

	Now Geordi is operating the console. With each entry
	he makes, the computer voice responds. The following
	should play very FAST.

          COMPUTER VOICE                   DATA
   Silicon... Germanium...           Transistor material.

          COMPUTER VOICE                   GEORDI
   Gallium arsenide...               Emits light when charged.

          COMPUTER VOICE                   DATA
   Cadmium selenide... sulfide...    Emits charge when lit.

          COMPUTER VOICE                   WORF
   Water... impurities...            Conductor.
   Sodium salts...

					WORF
			But is it alive?!

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Probability positive...

					WORF
				(to computer)
			I wasn't asking you.

					FEMALE COM VOICE
			Engineering to bridge.

68   ANGLE - COMMAND AREA

	Riker responding.

					RIKER
			This is Commander Riker, go ahead.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        39.

68   CONTINUED:

					FEMALE COM VOICE
			The backup on the lab seal is
			fluctuating, sir. I think you
			should come down here.

					RIKER
			On my way.
				(on his EXIT)
			Data, you have the bridge. Inform
			the captain.

	Data moves to his new station. Riker ENTERS the
	turbolift.

69   INT. ENGINEERING - COMPUTER CONSOLE

	The ENGINEER, female, and very much into the job, is
	busy operating the computer. Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Status, Ensign?

					ENGINEER
			The quarantine seal is getting
			weaker. Every time I try to
			redirect backup... it goes
			somewhere else.
				(feeling crazy)
			I think I've... it's... locked
			three people in a turbolift and
			two more in the programmers' rest
			room.

					RIKER
				(indicates panel)
			If that's reading right, there is
			no seal.
				(beat)
			Give me a lab interior image.

	They both look at a viewscreen over the computer
	console, and to their amazement,

70   POV - VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	On which is clearly seen a very benign LAB INTERIOR.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Magnify.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        40.

71   INSERT - BELL JAR

	On the platform sits the bell jar container, within
	which is a relatively tranquil globular cluster of
	"rice grains," about the size of a golf ball, pulsing
	mildly. The PULSING is contained in the bell jar.

72   BACK TO SCENE

	Riker touches his communicator.

					RIKER
			Captain, this is Riker.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We see it too, Number One.

73   ANGLE - THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Suddenly, a BOLT of LIGHT shoots from the bell jar
	toward the Medical Lab computer console.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(imperative)
			Get that seal back up!

74   BACK TO SCENE

	While the Engineer struggles:

					ENGINEER
				(a little scared)
			No matter what I do, the energy
			goes somewhere else. What if it
			hits the Nursery... Or Sickbay... ?

					RIKER
				(nods)
			Hold off.
				(into com)
			Impossible, Captain. We haven't
			got the power.

75   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLES

	The full complement, including Mandl, Luisa and Bensen
	-- all with eyes on the viewscreen. Suddenly, WE HEAR
	A DISSONANT TUNED NOISE trying to make itself
	intelligible.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        41.

75   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The Universal Translator is
			coming on line.

	The NOISE becomes something more recognizably VERBAL,
	though still unintelligible.

76   ANGLE TO MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The beautiful, RADIATING rice ball in the Container,
	its LIGHTS PULSING IN SYNC with the SOUND. A TIRADE
	BEGINS, clumsy at first, but unmistakably angry.
	INTERCUT REACTIONS.

					TRANSLATOR VOICE
			Ugly... Ugly... Giants... Bags
			of Mostly Water...

					PICARD
			Bags of mostly water?

					DATA
			An accurate description, sir, of
			humans. You are, after all, over
			ninety per cent water, surrounded
			by a flexible container.

					PICARD
				(after reacting)
			Do you understand me?

					TRANSLATOR VOICE
			We understand. We ask you be gone...
			We call... We talk... You not listen.

	Riker ENTERS from the turbolift, hurrying to join his
	captain as:

					PICARD
			We didn't hear you. We come in
			peace.

					TRANSLATOR VOICE
			Ugly Bag of Mostly Water... we try
			at peace... you still not listen.
				(getting clearer)
			Bag in Dome on Sand of Home...
			we killed.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        42.

76   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It killed Malencon.

					TROI
				(telepathically)
			We see and hear you now. We
			didn't know you were there. You
			are beautiful to us. All life is
			beautiful.

					TRANSLATOR VOICE
			Bag in dome did know. Made some
			of us die. Made us kill. War is
			now with you.

77   ANGLE - TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The bell jar Image FADES, REPLACED by the featureless
	Velara III.

					PICARD
			Can you hear me?

	As a reply, the ship BUFFETS and SHUDDERS.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Duty stations! Report!

					GEORDI
				(checking console)
			Restabilizing, sir.

78   ANGLE FAVORING PICARD

	scanning the bridge, seeing the consoles LIGHT UP.

					DATA
			Sir...

					PICARD
			What is it, Data?

					DATA
			That chaos in the lab, when we
			were studying it... must have
			been the energy surge of a
			reproductive cycle.
				(beat)
			It is now a colony of single cells
			which organize as a computer.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FOUR        43.

78   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods)
			More is stronger.

	BAM. The ship is BUFFETED again, harder. OFF
	everyone's REACTION, WE:

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE        44.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

79   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			We've stumbled on a life-form...

80   INT. MEDICAL LAB

	on the bell jar and the golf ball cluster of "grains"
	contained within. There is a LIGHT FLICKER from the
	life-form as:

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... biologically and
			psychologically difficult for
			us to fully understand.
				(beat)
			The only thing totally clear is
			that this microbrain, as we've
			come to call it, has declared war
			on us.

81   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLES (FORMERLY SCENE 83)

	Everyone at their stations.

					RIKER
			Their range of influence appears
			to be concentrated in the Medical
			Lab, Captain.

					TASHA
			All non-essential personnel have
			been moved to the most distant
			areas of the ship, sir.

					PICARD
			Data -- any analysis of those
			bolts of light they emit?

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE        45.

81   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			That seems to be their method of
			reprogramming, Captain. Each bolt
			of light consists of negatively
			and positively charged ions. A
			series of program instructions,
			as it were.
				(disturbed)
			They seem to have a quicker
			rapport with our computers than
			we do.

					WORF
			What do you expect? They are
			computers.

					PICARD
			Have we disabled the Medical Lab
			computer console?

					RIKER
			Aye, sir, as soon as Data
			determined the microbrain's method
			of operation.

82   OMITTED

82A  ANGLE

	on Geordi and his console. The COLORS of his panel
	display are RUNNING UP AND DOWN the visible spectrum.

					GEORDI
			I am picking up a decrease in the
			infra-red intensity.

83   WIDER TO INCLUDE THE OTHERS (FORMERLY SCENE 85)

					WORF
			Maybe the life-form has reached
			its own energy limit.

					BEVERLY
			Or maybe this is not the end of
			it.
				(at their looks)
			With single-celled life-forms...
			at least organic ones, cell
			division can be preceded by a
			resting state.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE        46.

83   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			The calm before the storm.

					PICARD
			Let's use the calm. Medical Lab
			on main viewer.

	Tasha moves to comply.

84
thru	OMITTED
85

86   MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	WE CAN SEE THE bell jar on its pedestal in the Lab.
	The golf ball cluster of "grains" is BARELY FLICKERING.
	No rays, no bolts of light.

					DATA
			It does seem dormant.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Yar - set coordinates
			to beam it back where it came
			from.

					TASHA
				(hits buttons, and:)
			Coordinates set.

					PICARD
			Energize!

	She hits the button. WE GET the SOUND OF THE
	TRANSPORTER. The BEAM even COMES PART WAY toward the
	bell jar and its microbrain occupant. But the damn
	thing won't dematerialize.

87   NEW ANGLE

	EXCLUDING the viewscreen. Riker reads a console.

					RIKER
			Transporter power has been
			redirected, sir. We are unable
			to affect it.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE        47.

87   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Life-form or not... intelligent
			or not -- the safety of this ship
			and all on her are my primary
			responsibility.
				(moment, and:)
			Data -- evacuate the air from the
			Medical Lab. I want a vacuum in
			there.

	Data punches in the command... reads his panel.

					DATA
			Environmental systems fail to
			respond to commands, Captain.
			It appears the microbrain has
			successfully interfaced with our
			computer.

	Picard considers his alternatives.

					PICARD
			Suggestions?
				(silence)
			Anyone?

88   OMITTED

88A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - ESTABLISHING
	(FORMERLY SCENES 81 AND 82)

	Picard, Data and Beverly are with Mandl, Luisa, and
	Bensen. The lounge viewscreen will eventually put
	referenced IMAGES ON A SCREEN.

					PICARD
			I need your help. We have
			communicated with the life-form
			discovered on Velara III.

					MANDL
			You have what?!

					PICARD
			It has told us that it attempted
			to communicate with you, and you
			ignored it.

					MANDL
			If it was trying to communicate
			with us, we didn't understand
			that.

        STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE        48.

88A  CONTINUED:

					BENSEN
			We didn't try.

					PICARD
			What you were doing was so
			threatening to them that they
			killed your hydraulics engineer
			to stop it. They have declared
			a state of war.

					MANDL
			A state of war?!

					PICARD
			Yes, and we're on the defensive.
			I need your help. I have to find
			some way to fight them. We no
			longer have control of the Medical
			Lab, or the computer. At this
			moment they have the power to
			destroy this ship and everyone
			on it.

					MANDL
			Unbelievable. What can we do
			to help?

					PICARD
			They said you killed some of them.
			I need to know how.

					MANDL
			I -- I don't know.

					PICARD
			Exactly what was Malencon doing
			when he was killed?

	Luisa responds.

					LUISA
			There is a very thin layer of
			highly saline water under the
			sandy topsoil. He was siphoning
			that off.

					PICARD
			Why would that kill some of them?

	For a beat no one has an answer.

					BEVERLY
			Liquid supports life. Perhaps
			somehow, that saline water
			sustained them.

             STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE            49.

88A  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			It connected them.

					LUISA
			I don't understand.

					BEVERLY
			The microbrains are like our brain
			cells. Individually a cell has
			life -- but not intelligence -- yet
			when interconnected their combined
			intelligence is formidable.

					LUISA
			So that saline fluid is their
			circuitry.

					PICARD
			And to prevent its loss, they
			killed Malencon.

					LUISA
				(depressed)
			If we had continued to remove the
			water... we would have destroyed
			them all.

					PICARD
			Reason enough for anyone to go
			to war.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain -- it's happening again!

89   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	PULL BACK from Main Viewer to SEE the recently dormant
	GOLF BALL starting to GLOW again. The GLOW is STEADY
	and POWERFUL. WE ALSO SEE A QUIVERING of the surface.
	But then the entire image is SHROUDED in LIGHT,
	OBSCURING OUR VIEW. The bell jar suddenly RUPTURES.
	The LIGHT DIMINISHES. Everyone is at their stations.
	Luisa, Bensen and Mandl are also present.

					RIKER
			If this keeps up, that thing will
			tear the Enterprise apart!

             STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE            50.

89   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Captain -- sensors indicate the
			microbrain expends a tremendous
			amount of energy during its
			reproduction cycle. Yet, there
			is no discernible power drain from
			our own systems.

					PICARD
			Then what's feeding the damn
			thing!?

					GEORDI
			Data and I found traces of
			cadmium salts. Cadmium is a
			conduit for converting infra-red
			into electricity.

					PICARD
			Meaning?

					DATA
			Meaning the microbrains might be
			photoelectric.

					PICARD
			Okay, let's see if darkness will
			neutralize them. Kill the lights
			in the lab, Mr. La Forge. We can
			at least do that.

	Geordi tries, but to no avail.

					GEORDI
			Sorry, Captain, can't do it by
			remote.

					PICARD
			Number One...

	He's already dashing to the turbolift.

					RIKER
			On my way.

	Riker EXITS. Luisa, eyes on the Main Viewer, moves
	close to Picard. As much to herself as to him:

             STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE            51.

89   CONTINUED: (2)

					LUISA
				(seeing it all now)
			The creatures must have evolved
			at that narrow layer where the
			light got through the sand to the
			water... Drop the water a
			centimeter below the light
			penetration level and they starve.

90   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE MEDICAL LAB

	as Riker ARRIVES. He opens a wall panel near the door,
	finds the right switches.

					RIKER
				(into com)
			Kill lab lights -- now!

91   INT. LAB - SIMULTANEOUSLY

	The golf ball-sized microbrain FLICKERS SLIGHTLY. The
	LIGHTS GO OUT. In the resulting DARKNESS, all WE CAN
	SEE is the PULSATING WHITE GLOW of the microbrain.

92   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	All eyes on the Main Viewer. A beat, and:

					TASHA
			It's slowing down.

93   ANGLE - MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The PULSING SLOWS. And seems to get DIMMER at the same
	time.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			Getting dimmer, too.

	Then, a surprise. SOUND from TRANSLATOR.

					TRANSLATOR VOICE
			We copy fine now... more light
			please...

             STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE            52.

94   BACK TO SCENE

	favoring Picard as.

					TRANSLATOR VOICE
			Darkness death terrible. Go home
			to warm sand...
				(finally)
			War over.

	Picard allows himself a smile, his first in a long
	time.

					PICARD
			We are happy to agree with you.

									DISSOLVE TO:

95   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE MEDICAL LAB

	Riker looks into the darkened lab through the open
	doorway.

96   INT. MEDICAL LAB

	Riker ENTERS in the DIM LIGHT.

					RIKER
			Riker to Transporter Chief. Pick
			up the coordinates of the bell
			jar in the Medical Lab for return
			to Velara III.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			... Coordinates entered, sir.

					RIKER
			Riker to bridge. Captain, we're
			ready to beam it back to the
			planet.

97   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Data, Troi, Tasha, Geordi, Worf and Wesley are
	at their stations.

					DATA
			I wish we were able to learn more
			about them.

             STAR TREK: "Home Soil" - 12/2/87 - ACT FIVE            53.

97   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			In time, Mr. Data. When we're
			better prepared.

					TROI
				(to microbrain)
			Our apologies.

					PICARD
			And our respect.
				(then)
			Lieutenant Yar...

					TASHA
			Coordinates set, sir.

					PICARD
			Energize!

	The microbrain DEMATERIALIZES. As all watch:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41464.2.
			Declaring indefinite quarantine
			for the Velara System...

98   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... Returning to starbase with
			surviving Terraformers.

	And then she's GONE.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                    "When the Bough Breaks" 
                          #40271-118 
                              
                          Written by 
                     Hannah Louise Shearer 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Kim Manners 


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                     2ND. REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      DECEMBER 11, 1987

       STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "When the Bough Breaks" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ALDEANS
                RIKER                RASHELLA
                BEVERLY              RADUE
                DATA                 DUANA
                TROI                 ACCOLAN
                TASHA                LEDA
                WORF                 MELIAN
                GEORDI             
                WESLEY             Non-Speaking
                                     GAREN
                                     COUPLE
                HARRY                THREE ADULTS
                DR. BERNARD        
                TOYA               Voice-Over
                ALEXANDRA            CUSTODIAN'S VOICE
                KATIE  
            
                Non-Speaking       
                  ROSE               
                  TARA               
                  MASON              
                  CREWMEMBERS        
                  PARENTS            
                  CLASSMATES 
        
                Voice-Over         
                 COMPUTER VOICE     

       STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/10/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "When the Bough Breaks" 

                             SETS                               
                              
            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              CORRIDORS
              MAIN BRIDGE              PLANET - ALDEA
              CLASSROOM
              FAMILY QUARTERS
              KATIE'S BEDROOM (CORNER OF)
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TURBOLIFT
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
          
            PLANET - ALDEA
              FIRST UNIT CHAMBER
              RASHELLA'S QUARTERS
              FIRST UNIT CHAMBER FOYER
              TELEPORT ARCH
              COMPUTER (CUSTODIAN) ROOM
              ARTISTS' UNIT
              WESLEY'S ROOM
              MELIAN'S MUSIC ROOM
              KATIE'S QUARTERS
              CORRIDORS
              POWER ROOM

     STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                   "When the Bough Breaks"  
                       
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR

	Riker ENTERS the corridor as he is PAGED.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Commander Riker, report to the
			bridge.

					RIKER
			On the way.

2    INT. ANOTHER CORRIDOR

	as Riker HURRIES to the turbolift. HARRY, a smallish
	ten-year-old boy, runs down the corridor, head down,
	colliding with Riker.

					RIKER
			What's your hurry, Harry?

	Harry looks up at him, not believing what he's done.

					HARRY
			Oops. Sorry, Commander. I was,
			um, just...

					DR. BERNARD
			Harry!

	Harry's father, HARRY BERNARD, SR., APPEARS and is
	furious with his son.

					DR. BERNARD
			I'm sorry if he bothered you.

					RIKER
			No bother, Doctor Bernard.

	Riker limps slightly as he walks toward the turbolift.

					HARRY
			I'm not going back. I hate that
			teacher. And I hate calculus.

     STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - TEASER     2.

2    CONTINUED:

					DR. BERNARD
			Everyone needs an understanding
			of basic calculus, whether they
			like it or not.

					HARRY
			Why?

	Riker REACTS to Harry's question with a smile.

3    RIKER'S POV

	From inside the turbolift, Riker watches Dr. Bernard
	take his son by the hand and lead him back down the
	corridor as the turbolift doors CLOSE.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker LIMPS OFF the turbolift. PICARD is at the Aft
	Station. The other CREWMEMBERS are at their positions.
	BEVERLY is also at the Aft Station.

					BEVERLY
			You're limping.

					RIKER
			A small run-in with an aspiring
			sprinter.

					PICARD
			Ah, Number One.

					RIKER
			A problem, Captain?

					PICARD
			A curiosity. For the past several
			hours we have been tracking faint
			energy readings in an attempt to
			locate the source. It's been like
			following a trail of bread crumbs.

	Riker steps over to the Aft Station.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			The path lead here and stopped
			-- which is what I knew would
			interest you.

     STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - TEASER     3.

4    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			What's our position?

					GEORDI
			The Epsilon Mynos system.

					RIKER
				(with a look of
				 surprise)
			Really? Thank you, Captain;
			you're right... I wouldn't miss
			this for anything.

					TASHA
			What's so interesting about this
			system?

					RIKER
			Aldea.

	Tasha still doesn't get the point.

					RIKER
				(continuing; to Tasha)
			Tasha -- I'm surprised. You mean
			you've never heard the stories
			about Aldea? A wonderous mythical
			world -- like Atlantis on ancient
			earth... or Neinman on Xerxes
			Seven... with an advanced culture,
			centuries old. Self-contained,
			peaceful, with incredible
			technical sophistication which
			provided for every citizen's daily
			needs, allowing them to devote
			themselves to culture and art,
			which was beautiful beyond compare
			and valued beyond price.

					TASHA
			Where is it supposed to be?

					RIKER
			Ahh -- that is the myth -- somehow --
			so the legend goes -- the Aldeans
			were able to cloak their planet
			in darkness and go unseen by
			marauders and other hostile
			passersby who might rob and
			plunder.

     STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - TEASER     4.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

	Tasha LAUGHS.

					TASHA
			A wonderful fairy tale.

					DATA
			Scanners still show nothing, sir.

	Troi is concentrating, puzzled.

					TROI
			Scanners may show nothing,
			Captain, but I am sensing
			something very strong.
				(a beat)
			Thousands of minds, sir.

5    VARIOUS SHOTS OF THE CREW

	REACTING with interest and curiosity.

					PICARD
			Where?

					TROI
			Very close.

6    BACK TO SHOT

					PICARD
			All stop.

					GEORDI
			Answering all stop.

					PICARD
			Anything?

					WORF
			Captain, I am recording a
			distortion in quadrant one, mark
			nine-zero.

					PICARD
			On screen.

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	There is nothing specifically visible on the Main
	Viewer, except a SLIGHT BLURRING in the center.

     STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - TEASER     5.

8    REACTIONS

	as the crew puzzles over the unusual effect.

					PICARD
			Shields and deflectors up.

					TASHA
			Aye, sir.

9    BACK TO SHOT (OPTICAL)

	Suddenly, with a great, low-decibel NOISE like
	BLANKETED THUNDER, which draws everyone's attention, a
	huge planet begins to APPEAR on the viewer, clearing
	until it's visible. It is a LIGHT GREEN, peaceful and
	inviting, necklaced with a LIGHT FILM. Everyone stands
	amazed, in awe.

					RIKER
				(almost breathless)
			Aldea, Captain... It has to be.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as she maintains orbit around Aldea.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41509.1.
			Either by chance or intent, we've
			been led to the mythical planet
			of Aldea, which appeared out of
			nowhere, hidden behind a
			sophisticated shielding device.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Everyone is at stations.

					DATA
			Captain, the sensors indicate that
			the shield is electromagnetic. A
			complicated light refracting
			mechanism.

					PICARD
			A cloaking device.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					GEORDI
			To hide an entire planet it's
			gotta be pretty sophisticated.

	Picard, Riker and Troi watch the planet.

					WORF
				(from Aft Station)
			We're being scanned, sir.

					PICARD
			Let's let them know our peaceful
			intent. Open hailing frequencies,
			Lieutenant Yar.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    7.

11   CONTINUED:

	Before Tasha can comply, a WOMAN'S IMAGE MATERIALIZES
	on the viewscreen, startling everyone. RASHELLA, a
	melancholy beauty with almost translucent skin, is
	shrouded in DIM LIGHT. She emanates a quiet tensile
	strength, her body covered by the simplest utilitarian
	clothes.

					RASHELLA
			I'm Rashella. Welcome to Aldea.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of
			the USS Enterprise. We come in
			peace.

					RASHELLA
			We know.

					PICARD
			We've heard the stories about
			Aldea, but frankly never thought
			they could possibly be true.

					RASHELLA
				(laughing)
			Our shield has confused outsiders
			for millennia, Captain.

					PICARD
			A very long time to have that kind
			of technology. Why are you
			revealing yourself now?

					RASHELLA
			We're eager to meet in person to
			discuss that, and other subjects
			of mutual interest.

					PICARD
			We're ready anytime.

					RASHELLA
			Excellent!

	Instantly, THREE ALDEANS MATERIALIZE on the bridge.
	The crew is stunned. Rashella; GAREN, a large
	fierce-looking man; and behind them, RADUE, pale,
	older, stately-looking, with great authority and kindly
	eyes, and a squint at the brightness of the bridge.
	They carry baskets filled with fruits and flowers.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    8.

12   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	REACTIONS from the bridge personnel. All are taken
	aback.

					RASHELLA
				(reacting to their
				 astonishment)
			Our arrival seems to have startled
			you.

					RADUE
			We mean no harm.

					PICARD
			It was a little sudden

					RADUE
			I'm Radue, First Appointee of Aldea.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, they haven't been through
			decontamination.

	Picard waves her off.

					PICARD
			It's all right.
				(to the Aldeans)
			Our medical doctor is concerned
			you didn't go through our regular
			transporting procedure.

					RASHELLA
			You couldn't transport us. The
			only way through our shield is
			our way, Captain. Our cloaking
			device may be off, but our shield
			is operating. We've brought you
			small tokens of welcome.

	She hands Picard a basket of flowers and bows her head
	to him slightly, then gestures to Garen, who offers his
	basket of fruit to Tasha.

					RADUE
			And our personal invitation to
			a celebration on Aldea.

					PICARD
			We'd be delighted. Number One,
			assemble your away team.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    9.

12   CONTINUED:

					RADUE
			We will prepare for your arrival,
			Commander Riker.

					RIKER
			How did you know...

					RADUE
			... your name? We've been
			monitoring your ship's
			communications. We must return
			now to Aldea. Our eyes are very
			sensitive to bright light.
			Rashella, Garen.

	They use their arm devices and the three DISAPPEAR
	from the bridge. Picard looks at Troi and Riker.

					PICARD
			Amazing. Only to exist in
			mythology and suddenly they're
			here, right in front of us.
			Number One?

					RIKER
			Now you know who placed the
			bread crumbs. We're not here by
			accident.

					PICARD
			Counselor? What do you sense?

					TROI
			Only the obvious. They want
			something from us.

					RADUE'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker, is your party
			ready?

	The away team, not as normally constituted, DISAPPEARS
	off the bridge. It includes only Riker, Troi and
	Beverly, selected by the Aldeans. Picard looks around
	at who is missing.

					PICARD
			Interesting choices.

13   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER (OPTICAL)

	The away team MATERIALIZES in a spartan, white-walled
	room with ancient hanging tapestries.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    10.

13   CONTINUED:

	(From now on, throughout the script, every room on Aldea
	has a Teleporting Arch which allows the Aldeans to move
	from place to place on their planet simply by stepping
	in and identifying their destination.) Rashella, Radue
	and DUANA, an older woman who is very pale and slight,
	greet them.

					RADUE
			I hope Duana and I know how to
			greet you properly, Commander.
			"May your light shine through the
			ages."

	Radue's hand begins to shake uncontrollably.

					RADUE
				(continuing)
			My apologies. Age has no respect
			for the body.

	Beverly and Troi exchange worried glances.

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	WESLEY has joined Picard on the bridge.

					WESLEY
			How do they cloak the planet?

					DATA
			The theory is simple. The shield
			bends light rays around the
			planet's contour -- similar to the
			Romulan cloaking device -- but the
			implementation is very difficult.

	A BEAM OF ENERGY PENETRATES the bridge at that moment.
	It searches until it finds Wesley, then SURROUNDS him.
	He can't move away from it. He closes his eyes and
	relaxes into it.

					PICARD
			Wesley!

					GEORDI
			Sir, the energy beam is
			originating from Aldea.

					PICARD
			Shields up. La Forge, contact
			Commander Riker. Worf, check
			all other decks.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    11.

14   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Shields inoperable, sir. All
			decks are being probed in a
			methodical pattern.

					PICARD
			All decks? Everything? The entire
			ship?

					DATA
			Aye, sir!

					GEORDI
			Captain, I can't get through to
			Commander Riker. We're being
			blocked.

	The ENERGY BEAM STOPS as suddenly as it appeared.
	Wesley shakes his head, as if to brush it off.

					PICARD
			Are you all right, Wesley?

					WESLEY
				(nodding)
			It was scary at first, but I
			really didn't feel anything.

					WORF
			Sir, similar incidents, all decks,
				(surprised)
			but only with the children.

15   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER (OPTICAL)

	The hosts are getting down to business as they all sit
	around a table laden with food.

					RADUE
			Yes, Commander, we are an ancient
			power. But we've suffered for
			it. Our history is littered with
			the deaths of those people who
			craved more and more things.
			Nothing was ever enough. So,
			we've evolved a very simple way
			of living: for whatever is taken,
			something is given in return.

					RIKER
			It seems an equitable code.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    12.

15   CONTINUED:

					RADUE
			It's given us peace.
			Unfortunately, there are very few
			of us left to enjoy it.

					TROI
			Why?

					RADUE
			That is some of what we wish to
			discuss. We need help from the
			Federation to rebuild our
			heritage... we need a younger
			generation, strong and healthy,
			following in the Aldean
			traditions.

					RIKER
			I don't understand. How can the
			Federation help influence your
			children in your traditions?

					RADUE
			Because we have no children,
			Commander. Rashella was the last
			child born on this planet.

	Rashella watches the away team for its reaction. They're
	shocked.

					BEVERLY
			And your medical community can
			do nothing?

					RASHELLA
			They've tried, Doctor Crusher.
			And failed.

					BEVERLY
			Perhaps we can help...

	Troi senses something ominous and makes a signal to
	Riker who quickly and correctly interprets it.

					RIKER
			Radue, exactly why have we been
			invited to Aldea?

					RADUE
			We propose a trade. One which
			will solve our problem and give
			something back to the Federation.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    13.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			And the nature of this trade?

					RADUE
			We need some of your children.
			In payment, we will give you the
			kind of knowledge which would take
			you centuries to acquire.

16   REACTIONS

	from Riker, Beverly and Troi.

					RIKER
			That might be acceptable to some
			other races, but humans are
			unusually attached to their own
			offspring.

17   BACK TO SHOT

					RIKER
			We sympathize with your situation,
			Radue. But what you ask is not
			possible.

					RADUE
			And that's your final answer?

					RIKER
			It's my only answer. If we can
			be of help in some other way...

					RADUE
			I am sorry you are intransigent.

	Radue nods at Rashella and touches his arm band. The
	three Enterprise officers are immediately GONE from the
	room.

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard is surprised when the away team abruptly APPEARS
	on the bridge. As Wesley turns in reaction, a BEAM
	ENGULFS him and he DISAPPEARS from the bridge.
	Beverly's anguished face is stunned as she reaches out
	to the empty place where he was standing.

					BEVERLY
			Wes!

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT ONE    14.

19   INT. CLASSROOM (OPTICAL)

	HARRY BERNARD DISAPPEARS in front of his classmates.
	One by one, TWO other CHILDREN DISAPPEAR: ROSE and
	TARA, eight-year olds.

20   INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	MASON, a nine-year old, walking with his parents,
	DISAPPEARS.

21   INT. FAMILY QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	ALEXANDRA, carrying a stick-em toy in one hand,
	DISAPPEARS in front of TOYA, her terrified mother.

22   INT. CORNER OF KATIE'S BEDROOM (OPTICAL)

	where KATIE, a twelve-year-old, playing something that
	looks like a violin, VANISHES. The instrument she was
	holding FALLS to the floor.

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard sits. Beverly is next to him, like a statue,
	gripping the chair.

					WORF
			Saucer Section reports six more
			children are gone.

					RIKER
			It's the children. That's why
			we've been brought here. That's
			what they wanted.

					PICARD
			And that's what they have.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

24   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The crew is in turmoil.

					PICARD
			Status!

					TASHA
			Aldean shields still up. Hailing
			frequencies open. No response.

					PICARD
			Keep trying, Lieutenant.
			Counselor, gather the parents.

					TROI
			They'll need to talk to you as
			well, Captain.

	Radue's image APPEARS on the Viewscreen.

					RADUE
			Captain, your children are with
			us.

	Picard fighting his outrage.

					PICARD
			... Go on.

					RADUE
			My word of honor... no harm will
			ever come to them.

					PICARD
			Harm has already been done.

					RADUE
			Captain, let us begin discussions
			regarding appropriate
			compensation.

					PICARD
				(angrily)
			Compensation! You steal our
			children -- from their classrooms
			-- their bedrooms -- and you talk
			about compensation. Return
			them... now!

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    16.

24   CONTINUED:

					RADUE
			We will continue this discussion
			when you've calmed down.

	The viewscreen GOES BLACK.

					PICARD
			I shouldn't have lost my temper.

	He and Beverly exchange looks. Their faces are tight.

25   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER

	Wesley stands in the middle of the room with most of
	the children huddled around him. He watches Harry
	wander around, looking at the tapestries on the wall,
	while Alexandra toddles aimlessly.

					KATIE
			Wesley, I'm frightened.

					WESLEY
			I know. We all are, but it's
			going to be all right. Everyone
			knows where we are. No one is
			going to hurt you. I promise.
				(then to the toddler)
			Alexandra, don't go too far!

					KATIE
			She's not afraid of anything.

	Harry feels the texture of a magnificent wall-hanging.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Harry, don't touch that!

					HARRY
			I'm not gonna hurt it.

					WESLEY
			I know that. But maybe they
			don't.

	All the children move closer together.

					KATIE
			Who?

	Wesley runs after Alexandra. He holds onto her hand.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    17.

25   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			I don't know who.

					HARRY
			Why are we here?

					WESLEY
			I don't know that either.

	The children suddenly realize there is someone watching
	them. Radue SWEEPS majestically INTO the room,
	Rashella and Duana FOLLOWING. He stares at the
	children. Wesley steps forward in front of the group
	and stares back at Radue.

					RADUE
			Greetings, Wesley Crusher.

					WESLEY
			How did you know my name?
				(realization)
			Oh, through that energy beam.

					RADUE
			Excellent analysis. The Custodian
			indicated you would be the leader.

					WESLEY
			The Custodian -- who is the
			Custodian?

					RADUE
			The Custodian is not a person.

					RASHELLA
			We have brought you to Aldea as
			our guests. We'll provide
			anything you need or want.

					WESLEY
			We want to go home.

					RADUE
			Wesley, all of you have been
			chosen because you are special.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    18.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					DUANA
			Children, we are starting on a
			wonderful adventure.

					RADUE
			Exactly... Just ask for anything
			you want, and you shall have it.

	Radue WHISKS OUT of the room, leaving the children more
	confused than they were before. Alexandra follows him
	to the door and waves.

					ALEXANDRA
			Bye-bye.

	Rashella looks down at this creature and can't help but
	smile. She reaches out her hand and Alexandra smiles
	and takes it.

26   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard stands in front of a table where the children's
	tense, hostile parents sit with Troi. TOYA stands
	defiantly, like an Amazon facing the only enemy she can
	find.

					TOYA
			What happened to Alexandra and
			the other children, Captain? How
			are you getting them back?

	Beverly gently rebukes Toya.

					BEVERLY
			Toya, sit down... You're
			reacting out of fear.
				(gently)
			We all knew what the risks were
			when we signed on. And that's
			the choice we made. Captain
			Picard will do everything possible
			to bring our children back.

	Picard acknowledges Beverly's support.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    19.

26   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			The Aldeans are anxious to discuss
			"compensation." That will buy
			us time. I've asked Doctor
			Crusher to be involved in the
			negotiations as your
			representative.

	The parents MURMUR. Picard looks around the table at
	his frightened personnel.

					DR. BERNARD
			Why were these specific children
			taken?

					PICARD
			We can't be sure. We do know the
			Aldeans can't have children of
			their own.

					DR. BERNARD
			Then they won't let them go
			easily.

					PICARD
			I won't insult you by pretending
			it will be easy. I can only say
			the Enterprise will not leave them
			behind. Be assured of that.

					DR. BERNARD
			Can we talk with our children?
			Give them some reassurance. Let
			them know that we are here, and
			that they will be safe.

					PICARD
			I will do my best to arrange it.

	Toya and the others do their best to believe Picard.

					DR. BERNARD
			The last time I saw him I yelled
			at him.

	They all understand his pain.

27   INT. ALDEA - RASHELLA'S QUARTERS

	A spartan area, seemingly empty. Until Alexandra pops
	her head around a corner. Rashella JUMPS OUT of
	hiding.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    20.

27   CONTINUED:

					RASHELLA
			There you are!

	Alexandra GIGGLES and pretends to run away, letting
	Rashella catch her.

					RASHELLA
				(continuing)
			I have you now!

28   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard ENTERS the bridge from the lounge.

					PICARD
			Any response from Aldea,
			Lieutenant Yar?

					TASHA
			Not yet, sir.

					RIKER
			Captain, Data has found something
			interesting. The Aldean shield
			gives evidence of sporadic
			fluctuations, weakening its
			structure in isolated sections.

					PICARD
			You're saying there are holes in
			their defense system?

					RIKER
			In essence, yes. It is surprising
			after all these eons that the
			Aldeans' use of their technology
			is not perfect. One would assume
			they would be aware of the
			weakness and repair it.

					PICARD
			Can we beam down an away team
			through one of these so-called
			holes?

					RIKER
			It is a possibility. It would
			have to be perfectly timed -- and
			there are no guarantees.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    21.

28   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We may be more successful in
			deciphering the code they use
			to transport through the magnetic
			shield.

					PICARD
			Can you do that?

					DATA
			Eventually, sir. I am working
			on it now but the number of
			permutations is almost endless.

					PICARD
			Keep trying.
				(turning to Riker)
			Number One, while he's doing that,
			you find a way of getting through
			one of those holes because one way
			or the other we have to get an away
			team on that planet, locate the
			power source of that shield and
			neutralize it.

					RIKER
			You're certain they'll negotiate?

					PICARD
			Oh, they'll negotiate, Number One.
			Or call it that. They took what
			they wanted, now they'll
			rationalize it by throwing us some
			sort of bone.

	Data is puzzled by this.

					DATA
			A bone, sir? In exchange for the
			children?

	Picard just looks at him.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Oh. A metaphor.

					RIKER
			And when we don't accept their
			offer?

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    22.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			The minute they believe we will
			accept no compensation for the
			children, they will end all
			discussion and disappear behind
			their shield... locking us out
			and the children in -- forever.
			That's why I have to keep them
			talking.

29   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER FOYER

	Wesley, Katie and Harry are sitting in the hallway,
	waiting. Tara COMES OUT of the room with an ALDEAN
	COUPLE. The woman is holding Tara's hand. Tara looks
	back at the boys, pleadingly.

					WESLEY
			Excuse me, sir, where are you
			taking Tara?

	They continue walking down the hall, leaving Wesley
	behind. Harry turns accusingly to Wesley.

					HARRY
			What's happening? I thought you
			said the captain was going to
			rescue us!

					WESLEY
			He will. It just might take him
			a little while.

	Radue opens the door and gestures the boys to enter.
	They hesitate.

					RADUE
			Come in.

30   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER

	THREE other ADULT ALDEANS are waiting inside. They are
	all extremely pale and thin.

					RADUE
			Don't be alarmed. The other
			children have been assigned to
			their units.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    23.

30   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Units?

					RADUE
			A unit is a group where people
			of similar talents and interests
			live together.

					WESLEY
			Like a family.

					RADUE
			Yes, you could call it that.

					WESLEY
			We already have families.

	Radue gently pulls Harry forward. Harry nervously
	shuffles his feet.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Does Captain Picard know what you
			are doing?

					RADUE
			We are keeping nothing from him.

	Accolan and Leda can barely control their happiness as
	they close in on Harry.

					LEDA
			We have been waiting for you so
			long, Harry. We are artists, just
			like you.

					HARRY
			I'm not an artist.

					ACCOLAN
			You will be. And a great one.

					LEDA
			This way, Harry.

31   ANGLE ON TELEPORT ARCH (OPTICAL)

	Accolan and Leda lead Harry into the Arch.

					LEDA
			Unit B -- three seven five.

	And the three DISAPPEAR.

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    24.

32   BACK TO SHOT

					RADUE
			Katie.

	Katie steps forward to meet MELIAN, a middle-aged
	Aldean, very distinguished looking. Melian reaches
	out his arthritic, crippled hand to clasp Katie's.

					MELIAN
			I am honored.

					KATIE
			Thank you.

					RADUE
			Melian is the foremost musician
			on Aldea.

					MELIAN
			Music speaks its own language...
			I know we'll have much to learn
			from each other.

	Katie looks at Wesley.

					MELIAN
				(continuing)
			Don't worry, Katie. You'll be
			seeing Wesley soon.

	He puts his arm around Katie and takes her OUT OF FRAME.
	Wesley stands alone, almost defiant. He stares at Radue,
	forcing him to speak first.

					RADUE
			We're the only ones left, Wesley.
			Does that tell you something?

					WESLEY
			Do you want me to guess?

					DUANE
			No. You'll be staying with Radue
			and me. As First Unit we require
			someone with innate leadership
			ability -- and a great mind. You
			have both. We need you, Wesley.

					WESLEY
			What about me? Don't I have a
			say in this?

    STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT TWO    25.

32   CONTINUED:

					RADUE
			Wesley, sometimes things happen
			which we just must accept. You
			and the other children are now
			members of this society. That
			will not change. It's up to you
			to make the transition as easy
			as possible for the others. You
			are their leader. It's your duty.
			Help them accept it -- because
			nothing you, or those on the
			starship can do will change it.
			Because like you, we also have
			no choice.

					DUANA
			We'll do our best to see you're
			happy here. And I promise you
			one thing: the secrets of Aldea's
			power will one day be yours.

	Before he can answer, Alexandra BURSTS INTO the room,
	chased by Rashella, who's a little breathless.

					RADUE
			Where have you been Rashella?
			Zena and Aran are waiting to take
			Alexandra.

					RASHELLA
			No.

	Radue shows surprise at her rebellion.

					RADUE
			No? I told you...

					RASHELLA
			No, Radue. They can't have her.

	Rashella picks Alexandra up and holds her tightly.

					RASHELLA
				(continuing)
			I will never let her go.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

33   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still in orbit around Aldea.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			remain in orbit around Aldea.
			It's becoming all too evident that
			talk will not effect the return
			of our children. We must
			neutralize the Aldean shield.
			Until then we are helpless.

34   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The crew is at their regular posts.

					TASHA
			Sir, Radue is hailing us.

	Radue APPEARS on the Main Viewer.

					RADUE
			Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher and I are ready,
			Radue.

					RADUE
			Are you ill, Captain?

					PICARD
			No. Doctor Crusher is a Staff
			Officer, Radue. Starfleet
			Regulation 6.57 requires at least
			two staff officers to be present
			during any treaty or contract
			negotiations.

					RADUE
			Very well.

	Radue's image DISAPPEARS from the Viewscreen.

					RIKER
			Not much on pleasantries, is he?

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   27.

34   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I am not aware of Regulation 6.57,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Neither am I, Data.

					DATA
			Oh. I see.

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher, report to the
			bridge... Now we'll see what they
			have in mind.

35   INT. ALDEA - COMPUTER (CUSTODIAN) ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Duana and Wesley APPEAR in the Teleporting Arch, which
	has a DISTINCTIVE SOUND. The room is very simple. It
	doesn't look as advanced as the Enterprise's computer.
	Wesley looks around, unimpressed. He notices a massive
	door at the end of the room that looks as though it's
	never been opened.

					DUANA
			Over here, Wesley.

	Wesley moves to a table in the center of the room.
	Duana speaks into a panel.

					DUANA
				(continuing)
			Custodian, Wesley Crusher's voice
			will be entered into the
			authorized file -- for Third Level
			clearance.

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
			Proceed, Duana.

	Wesley listens to the sounds and speed of the
	Custodian.

					DUANA
			Announce yourself to the
			Custodian.

					WESLEY
			Hello, Custodian. I'm Wesley
			Crusher.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   28.

35   CONTINUED:

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
			Hello, Wesley. Your voice will
			now activate Third Level
			clearance.

					WESLEY
			Thank you. What does that mean?

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
			You may ask any questions you
			wish.

					WESLEY
			Thank you. Duana, what does the
			Custodian do?

					DUANA
			It frees us from all burden. It
			takes care of all our needs. It
			regulates our lives.

					WESLEY
			Who built it?

					DUANA
			The Progenitors.

					WESLEY
			When?

					DUANA
			Before my time. Centuries ago.

					WESLEY
			... What's its power source?

					DUANA
			Wesley, why is that important?
			It does what we ask it. It always
			has. What difference does it make
			how it works?

					WESLEY
			If you don't know how it works,
			how can you repair it?

					DUANA
				(not understanding the
				 concept)
			Why would we want to repair it?

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   29.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			From time to time, every computer
			-- I mean Custodian -- requires
			maintainance.

					DUANA
				(laughing)
			Wesley, Radue is right. You ask
			questions I can't answer. Ask
			the Custodian instead.

	Wesley leans towards the terminal.

					WESLEY
			Custodian, can you show me where
			Harry is?

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
			Yes.

					WESLEY
			Show me Harry.

	A small screen ACTIVATES in the center of the console.
	Wesley watches:

36   INT. ALDEA - ARTISTS' UNIT

	A workshop that's an artist's dream. Tools of every
	kind, small and large, ancient and modern. Leda is
	showing Harry the use of an unusual shaped
	wood-sculpting tool. Harry watches her work with awe.
	She hands him the tool, and he repeats what she did
	with only a little difficulty. Leda's pleasure shows
	in her face. She pats Harry on the shoulder as he
	continues working. He looks up at her happily.

					HARRY
			I never did this before. It's
			fun.

37   INT. ALDEA - CUSTODIAN ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Harry and Leda are still ON THE SCREEN.

					WESLEY
			You are going to make Harry into
			a sculptor?

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   30.

37   CONTINUED:

					DUANA
			He already is. He has just never
			been encouraged properly. The
			tool Leda is giving him will allow
			him to bring out his visions.

					WESLEY
			It will take years for him to
			learn to do that.

					DUANA
			Oh, no. It will happen quite
			quickly.

	He looks at her, wonderingly.

					WESLEY
			Custodian, show me Alexandra.

	Wesley watches.

38   INT. ALDEA - RASHELLA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Rashella is demonstrating to Alexandra how to use a
	Plexiglas-type multidimensional set of blocks designed
	to enhance her reasoning ability. Rashella is thrilled
	that Alexandra repeats what she's been shown -- and then
	some. She pushes some buttons and the SHAPES AND
	COLORS CHANGE. Alexandra GIGGLES and looks to Rashella
	for approval. Rashella gives her a tight hug, then
	nods to Garen to take over.

39   INT. ALDEA - CUSTODIAN ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Alexandra is still ON THE SCREEN.

					WESLEY
			Custodian, show me Jason...

					DUANA
			Stop, Custodian.

	The screen GOES BLANK as the Custodian obeys Duana.

					DUANA
			We must work now... there is much
			to learn.

	Wesley points to the locked door.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   31.

39   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			What's in there?

	Duana's eyes dart towards the fortress-like wall.

					WESLEY
			It's probably the power source.

					DUANA
			I don't know. It's forbidden.
			The Custodian allows no one in
			there. There's no one left who's
			authorized.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Beverly and Picard are ready to be transported.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequency, Lieutenant
			Yar.

					TASHA
			Open, sir.

	Radue APPEARS on the Viewscreen.

					RADUE
			Ah, good. You're ready.

	Beverly and Picard DISAPPEAR from the bridge.

41   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Beverly MATERIALIZE. Rashella and Radue
	are waiting.

					PICARD
			I want to see the children before
			we begin.

					RADUE
			No. We're here to negotiate for
			compensation, not to pander to
			emotions. This way.

	They follow Radue to the same area where they had their
	celebration. Radue motions them to be seated.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   32.

41   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Radue, we do not condone your
			actions. You're attempting to
			salve your conscience by offering
			goods in exchange for our
			children.

					RADUE
			Why do you want them back so
			badly? You can always make more.

					PICARD
			We happen to like these particular
			children.

					RADUE
			Humans have great attachment to
			their offspring. But we're
			digressing. Returning the
			children is non-negotiable.

					RASHELLA
			I promise you they will have a
			beautiful life with us. And
			they'll be father and mother to
			a new breed born of an ancient
			culture.

					BEVERLY
			What makes you think they'll be
			able to have children? You can't.

					RADUE
			But they will. Our inability to
			bear children is a genetic
			dysfunction. It's not contagious.

					PICARD
			Radue, we do sympathize. But
			surely there is a solution which
			can be mutually satisfactory.

					RADUE
			For us, the problem is solved.
			We are offering you information
			on areas of the galaxy you don't
			even know exist. What more can
			we offer? What more would you
			want?

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   33.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard pretends to be impressed. He waits a moment
	before replying.

					PICARD
			A significant beginning, I think.
			But first I must ask again that
			Doctor Crusher be allowed to speak
			with her son before we continue.

					RADUE
			You are a very stubborn people.
			Ah, well, that can be a positive
			trait. You may see him.

42   INT. ALDEA - WESLEY'S ROOM

	Duana is at the door as Beverly is BROUGHT IN to see
	Wesley.

					WESLEY
			Mom!

	They hug.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			I knew the captain would get us
			home.

	Beverly braces herself to tell him.

					BEVERLY
			Not yet, Wes.

	Wesley tries to accept this like a man.

					WESLEY
			Oh. I thought... never mind.

					BEVERLY
			Are you okay? And the others?

					WESLEY
			Okay, really okay. Everyone's
			been assigned their own units...
			you know, like families. We're
			being treated, well, almost like
			gods.

					BEVERLY
			Don't let it go to your head.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   34.

42   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(lightly)
			I won't.

	Beverly covers her surreptitious tricorder reading of
	Wesley -- and of Duana -- with small talk.

					BEVERLY
			So, what have you been doing?

					WESLEY
			I'm learning a lot. They have a
			computer which they call the
			Custodian. It controls
			everything.
				(lowers his voice)
			The captain should know this.
			All their defense systems, the
			city's environment, everything.
			And it's all voice command. So
			simple. But the amazing thing
			is the Aldeans don't know how it
			works. They know how to talk to
			it, but they don't even know what
			its power source is, and they
			didn't do the original
			programming.

	Wesley looks down at the floor.

					WESLEY
				(continuing; normal
				 voice)
			They said that later on, when I'm
			really an Aldean, I'll know all
			their secrets.

	Beverly WHISPERS to him.

					BEVERLY
			That won't happen, Wes. I promise
			I won't let that happen.

	Duana becomes nervous about all the whispering.

					DUANA
			You must leave, Doctor Crusher.

	Duana escorts Beverly to the door. Beverly looks back
	at Wesley.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   35.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Take care of yourself.

					WESLEY
			I will, Mom.

43   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER (OPTICAL)

	Picard looks at Beverly questioningly when she ENTERS.

					BEVERLY
			Wes seems fine. He says the other
			children are too.

	Rashella is insulted by their doubt.

					RASHELLA
			Of course they're well.

					RADUE
			Captain Picard, you have our
			offer. It is final. Rashella.

	Rashella touches the instrument on her belt -- and
	Picard and Beverly DISAPPEAR.

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Beverly MATERIALIZE on the bridge. Radue
	immediately APPEARS on the viewscreen.

					RADUE
			Captain, we want you to understand
			the nature of your choice. A
			small demonstration of our
			power...

45   EXT. ALDEA - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	is PUSHED OUT OF ORBIT by a great BURST OF VISIBLE
	ENERGY which envelopes the ship.

46   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The crewmembers SHUDDER slightly as the Enterprise
	comes to a quick stop.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT THREE   36.

46   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What was that?

					DATA
			I believe it was a repulsor beam,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Position report.

					GEORDI
			It's unbelievable, sir. According
			to my calculations, we're three
			days from Aldea -- at warp nine.

					RIKER
			They call that a "small"
			Demonstration?

					PICARD
			Geordi, take us back to Aldea
			orbit. Warp factor nine.

	Radue again APPEARS on the viewscreen.

					RADUE
			Captain, if you don't accept our
			terms, the Enterprise will be
			pushed so far away, by the time
			you get back, your children will
			be grandparents.

	Radue DISAPPEARS from the viewscreen. Picard, Riker
	and Troi REACT.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

47   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as she travels back towards Aldea at warp nine.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41509.45.
			We are twenty hours away from
			Aldea, and no closer to a
			solution. Their deliberate show
			of force pushed us out of orbit
			and could have disintegrated the
			ship. In the face of that power,
			a direct assault on Aldea would
			be disastrous.

48   EXT. SPACE - ALDEA (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

49   INT. ALDEA - MELIAN'S MUSIC ROOM

	As spartan as the rest of the Aldean quarters. Katie
	holds an instrument awkwardly in her hands, while
	Melian uses his pain-ridden hands to show Katie how
	to use it. The instrument is small and circular, about
	a foot in diameter. There's a pad for the thumb, and
	for the fingers. It CHANGES COLORS for each different
	SOUND.

					MELIAN
			Now, hold it a little bit more
			firmly.

	Katie moves her fingers around.

					MELIAN
				(continuing)
			That's it. Perfect. Now...
			think. No, think's not right.
			Feel the notes inside your head.

	Katie closes her eyes and the instrument SOUNDS A NOTE.
	Katie's so startled she drops it.

					KATIE
			I'm sorry! Did I break it?

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   38.

49   CONTINUED:

					MELIAN
			No. It's all right. You can't
			break it.

					KATIE
			It did exactly what I thought...
			I mean, felt.

					MELIAN
			Yes. It's a direct expression
			of the music within. Now we just
			have to teach you to structure
			that feeling...

	Katie takes the instrument back from Melian and looks
	at it in wonder. Then hands it back. She begins to
	play. A beautiful, melancholy TUNE. Melian listens -
	enchanted. She STOPS.

					MELIAN
				(continuing)
			That was beautiful. Now play
			something happier.

					KATIE
				(sadly shaking her
				 head)
			That's not how I feel.
				(pause)
			I don't want to do this anymore.

	Melian smiles sadly at her.

50   INT. ALDEA - ARTISTS' UNIT (OPTICAL)	50

	Accolan is helping Harry with a wood carving. Harry
	pushes the sculpting tool along the block of wood and
	a portion of a dolphin is revealed.

					ACCOLAN
			You see, Harry, I told you you
			were going to be an artist.

					HARRY
			Are you sure? Did I really do
			this?

					ACCOLAN
			Oh, yes. Your talent has always
			been there. The sculpting tool
			is just helping you develop it.
			It's what you were meant to do.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   39.

50   CONTINUED:

					HARRY
			You mean I don't have to do
			calculus anymore?

					ACCOLAN
			You don't have to do anything you
			don't want to do. What's
			calculus?

					HARRY
			Nothing important. Can I do some
			more?

51   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It COMES out of warp speed.

52   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it ENTERS orbit around Aldea.

					PICARD
			Captain's log, supplemental. It
			has been three days since the
			Aldeans pushed us away. We have
			had no contact with Radue since
			then.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The crewmembers are in place.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Yar, open hailing
			frequencies.

					TASHA
			Frequencies open, sir.

					PICARD
			Radue, this is Captain Picard.

	Radue APPEARS on the Main Viewer.

					RADUE
			Welcome back, Captain. What have
			you decided?

					PICARD
			There is room for discussion,
			Radue.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   40.

53   CONTINUED:

					RADUE
			We will bring you down when we
			are ready.

	Radue DISAPPEARS from the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Data, find a way to defeat that
			shield.

					DATA
			That may be impossible, sir.

					PICARD
			Things are impossible, until
			they're not.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

54   ANGLE ON TURBOLIFT

	Beverly ENTERS from the turbolift.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, here's what I've learned.
				(a beat)
			Duana is dying. I have no reason
			to believe the rest of the Aldeans
			are any healthier.

					PICARD
			We're all dying, Doctor. Can you
			be more specific?

					BEVERLY
			They're suffering from some kind
			of chromosomal damage. It could
			be genetic, or environmental.

					PICARD
			Then that's why they can't
			conceive.

					BEVERLY
			Yes. It also explains their lack
			of appetite, their sensitivity
			to light, and their extreme
			pallor.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   41.

54   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			An entire civilization that's
			terminally ill... is it
			reversible?

					BEVERLY
			I won't know until I've found the
			cause... and you don't need to
			tell me time is running out.

					PICARD
			Good work, Doctor.

55   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER

	Radue and Duana are trying to coax Wesley to eat.

					DUANA
			I thought growing boys are always
			hungry.

					WESLEY
			You didn't eat anything.

					RADUE
			We need very little.

					DUANA
			I know you miss your family. But
			you will grow accustomed to us.
			I promise. I promise you'll be
			happy.

	Wesley's clear eyes look at Duana with compassion.

					WESLEY
			You can keep me here, but you
			can't make me want to stay.
			You'll never be able to make me
			forget. And I'll never be an
			Aldean.

56   INT. ALDEA - ARTISTS' UNIT - NIGHT

	Leda creams her hands with an ointment as Harry bends
	over a table, putting the finishing touches on his
	work.

					ACCOLAN
			Have the lesions gone?

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   42.

56   CONTINUED:

					LEDA
			Yes. The medicine worked again.

					ACCOLAN
			Good. Come see what Harry's
			doing.

	Harry's hands polish the last bit on his creation:
	a carved dolphin.

					ACCOLAN
				(continuing)
			Beautiful!

	Harry gives Accolan the finished piece. Accolan
	touches it, admiring the workmanship.

					HARRY
				(surprised)
			It really turned out well.

					ACCOLAN
			It is so graceful and alive. What
			do you call it?

					HARRY
			It's a dolphin.

					LEDA
			Dolphin?

					HARRY
			You know, it swims in the ocean.
			Like a fish, only it's not a fish.

					LEDA
			Ah. A fish. We used to have them
			in our oceans. I've never seen
			one before.

					HARRY
			I used to live near the ocean.
			On Zadar IV. My dad's an
			oceanographer. He says... never
			mind. It doesn't matter.

	Harry turns away, ambivalent.

57   INT. ALDEA - RASHELLA'S QUARTERS - NIGHT

	She is holding Alexandra, COOING to her. The baby
	falls asleep in her arms.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   43.

58   INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Beverly is feverishly working the computer, trying to
	make sense out of the disparate information. She
	shakes her head.

					BEVERLY
			No. That doesn't fit the pattern.
			Give me a list of the appropriate
			medical literature from the
			twenty-second century.

	The computer shows her a list that's very long.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			There's not enough time!

	She looks at it and rubs her eyes. Picard WALKS INTO the
	room and sees her. He APPROACHES her carefully and puts
	his hand on her shoulder. Beverly covers his hand with
	hers.

					PICARD
			Is there anything I can do?

					BEVERLY
			You just did, Jean-Luc. Now...
			I have to get back to work.

	She turns back to her desk.

59   INT. ALDEA - RASHELLA'S QUARTERS - NIGHT

	Alexandra is CRYING.

					ALEXANDRA
			I want Mommy!

	Rashella tries to hold and comfort her, but there's
	no solace.

60   INT. ALDEA - WESLEY'S ROOM - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	It's dark. Wesley slips out of his bed and opens the
	door. There's no one around. He steps into the ARCH.

					WESLEY
				(quietly)
			Custodian's room.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   44.

61   INT. ALDEA - CUSTODIAN ROOM - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Wesley APPEARS in the Arch. The room is empty. Wesley
	sits at the console. He WHISPERS his instruction.

					WESLEY
				(whispers)
			Custodian, this is Wesley Crusher.

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
				(normal level)
			Proceed, Wesley.

	Wesley jumps at the sound.

					WESLEY
			Show me where all the Enterprise
			children are in relation to this
			room.

	The Custodian FLASHES the children's locations on the
	screen. Wesley stares at it, memorizing the locations.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Thank you.

	He moves away from the console, then has second
	thoughts.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Custodian, what's your instruction
			set?

	Wesley is nervous, not sure he's authorized. The
	Custodian ANSWERS WITH a kind of nonelectronic MUSIC.
	Wesley doesn't understand, but goes on.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			How can I command your attention?
			Do you have a non-maskable
			interrupt?

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
			Yes.

					WESLEY
			What is its address?

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
			Zero, twelve, twenty-two,
			twenty-one, twenty-three,
			twenty-six.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FOUR   45.

61   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			That doesn't make any sense to
			me.

	Wesley's puzzled, but pushes ahead anyway. He takes
	a deep breath before he asks the really important
	question.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Custodian, what's in the locked
			room next to this one?

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
			You are not authorized for that
			information.

					WESLEY
			Thank you. Good night.

					CUSTODIAN VOICE
			Good night, Wesley.

	Wesley sits a moment, deep in thought.

62   INT. ALDEA - KATIE'S QUARTERS - NIGHT

	Katie's asleep. An arm reaches over her and shakes
	her slightly. Katie opens her eyes, startled. Wesley
	leans over her, finger to his mouth. He WHISPERS.

					WESLEY
			I need your help. I have an idea
			how we can get home.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE   46.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

63   INT. ALDEA - WESLEY'S ROOM - EARLY MORNING

	Welsey, Harry, Alexandria and Katie, are gathered in
	Wesley's room. Their VOICES LOW.

					KATIE
			Why will not talking or eating
			make them send us home?

	Wesley patiently tries to explain again.

					WESLEY
			It's called "passive resistance."
			We don't do anything they want
			us to do and then they won't want
			us.

					KATIE
			Will they get mad at us?

					WESLEY
			They won't hurt us.

					HARRY
			But, Wes, I do kind of like them.

					WESLEY
			So do I, but I don't want to stay
			here forever. Do you?

	Harry hesitates.

					HARRY
				(thoughtfully)
			No, but I like working with the
			wood.

					WESLEY
			Harry, we all have to do this
			together or it won't work.

	With some reluctance, Harry agrees.

					HARRY
			Okay. I'll do it.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE   47.

63   CONTINUED:

	Rashella RUSHES INTO the room.

					RASHELLA
			What are you all doing here
			together?

	There's no answer.

					RASHELLA
				(continuing)
			What is going on here?

	Still no answers. She reaches for Alexandra, but
	Wesley picks up the child and shakes his head "no."

					RASHELLA
				(continuing)
			Garen!

	Garen RUSHES INTO the room.

					RASHELLA
				(continuing)
			Take the children back to their
			units.

64   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Beverly STEPS OFF the turbolift. She's exhausted.

					BEVERLY
			The Aldeans are suffering from
			a form of radiation poisoning.

					PICARD
			And that's what's made the Aldeans
			sterile?

					BEVERLY
			Yes.

					PICARD
			Is it reversible?

					BEVERLY
			Of course.

					DATA
			Captain, these permutations are
			going to take a very long time.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE   48.

64   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			How long?

					DATA
			Weeks.

					RIKER
			Captain, there is another option.
			We have identified a weakness in
			the shield.

					GEORDI
			But it's not constant.

					WORF
			It's a hole.

					GEORDI
			It's not a hole as much as it is
			a fluctuation.

					RIKER
			Still, there is a chance.
			Captain, if we can time it exactly
			-- I think we can beam a team
			through the hole and onto the
			planet.

					PICARD
			Then why can't we beam the
			children up through the hole?

					RIKER
			The timing would be more
			difficult, and the risk greater.

					PICARD
			What are you suggesting, Number
			One?

					RIKER
			Beam through the hole. Locate
			the source of the shield, and
			knock it out.

					PICARD
			I'll try to delay the Aldeans
			until you're ready.

   STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE   49.

65   INT. ALDEA - WESLEY'S ROOM

	The children sit in silence. Leda COMES IN with a tray
	of food for them.

					LEDA
			Will you at least eat?

	They do not answer. She sets the tray down and LEAVES
	the room. Alexandra wanders over to the food and looks
	at it. Wesley knows that she's hungry. He goes to
	Alexandra and kneels down.

					WESLEY
			I know you're hungry. We all are,
			but Alexandra, we are not going
			to eat anything. It's our way
			of telling them that we want to
			go home. Do you understand?

	The little girl nods. Wesley puts his arm around her.
	Harry comes over, picks up the tray and puts it outside
	the door. Wesley acknowledges the act with a smile.

66   INT. - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Radue APPEARS on the viewscreen.

					RADUE
			Captain Picard. You may come down
			now to conclude our discussion,
			or your ship may leave. It is
			your choice.

67   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	where Riker, Tasha and Data wait to beam down.

					RIKER
			We are ready, Captain.

68   INT MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher and I are prepared
			to conclude these negotiations.

	Beverly and Picard DEMATERIALIZE from the bridge.

					WORF
			Transporter room, now!

        STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE        50.

69   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

					RIKER
			Energize.

	Riker, Tasha and Data FADE and DISAPPEAR as the
	transporter activates.

70   INT. ALDEA - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	Tasha, Riker and Data MATERIALIZE. There is no one
	else around. Riker looks around and motions for the
	Team to follow him.

71   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER

	Beverly and Picard are confronted by Radue.

					RADUE
			Before we begin, Captain, you must
			speak with the children. It seems
			they are on some sort of "strike."
			I don't understand it. You must
			deal with this, Captain. I'm
			not very good with children.

	Picard is amused for the first time in days.

					PICARD
			A strike? I'll see what I can
			do.

72   INT. ALDEA - WESLEY'S ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard APPEARS in the Teleport Arch to find Wesley and
	the others silent and defiant. The children are
	overjoyed to see the captain.

					WESLEY
			Sir! We knew you'd come!

					PICARD
			It's not over yet, Wesley.

					WESLEY
			Captain, I think I figured out
			their computer controls -- I'm
			not sure, it's a different system
			than ours.

        STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE        51.

72   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Good, Wesley. Now...

					HARRY
				(interrupting)
			...Captain.

					PICARD
			Yes, Harry.

					HARRY
			If something happens and you have
			to leave us here -- tell my Dad...
			I'm sorry I made him angry... and
			I miss him.

					PICARD
			I will tell him, Harry, and I will
			tell him how much I admire his
			son.

	Alexandra waddles over to Picard and raises her arms to
	be picked up. Picard has no choice but to awkwardly
	lift her into his arms. She looks up at him with her
	big eyes.

73   OMITTED

74   INT. ALDEA - CUSTODIAN ROOM

	As the three officers ENTER the room.

					DATA
			This is it, Commander.

	Data scans the room with his tricorder.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			It is programmed to accept only
			authorized voice commands.

					RIKER
			So we can't override.

					DATA
			No. But I can intermix the input
			so nobody else can.

        STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE        52.

74   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We must find the power supply for
			the shield.

75   INT. ALDEA - FIRST UNIT CHAMBER (OPTICAL)

	OPEN ON Beverly - then PAN TO Teleport Arch as Picard
	and the children STEP FORWARD. Beverly, Radue and
	Rashella have been joined by Accolan. Beverly looks
	lovingly at her son.

					RADUE
			What is this?

					PICARD
			They want to go home.

					RADUE
			No. They're staying.

					PICARD
				(his communicator)
			Number One.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We are in position.

					PICARD
			Hold for orders.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

					BEVERLY
				(with persuasion)
			The radiation levels on Aldea have
			built up over a long period of
			time. It is similar to what was
			experienced on Earth in the
			twenty-first century, when the
			ozone layer deteriorated and the
			surface of the planet was flooded
			with ultraviolet radiation.

					PICARD
			The shield that protects your
			world in one way has weakened it
			in another. It's the radiation
			of your own sun which is
			destroying you.

        STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE        53.

75   CONTINUED:

					RADUE
			You are trying to confuse the
			issue.

					BEVERLY
			Please listen. You're all
			suffering from a kind of
			poisoning. Sterility is only the
			latest symptom. If the children
			remain, they will be affected as
			well.

					RADUE
			It is impossible. Our scientists
			would have known.

					BEVERLY
			How could they? Your scientists
			have forgotten how everything
			works.

					RADUE
			No. It's a lie. Send them back
			to their ship.

	Rashella starts to touch her arm band, then hesitates.

					RASHELLA
			Wait. No. What if they're right?
			Instead of the children being our
			hope, what if we are just
			condeming them to our fate?

					RADUE
			They are just protecting their
			own interests.

					RASHELLA
			As are we. But hear them out.
			The captain and Doctor Crusher
			are saying our entire life is
			based on a misconception, and the
			very thing which has given us this
			wonderful world is the very thing
			which has caused this tragedy?

        STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE        54.

75   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			That is exactly it. The shield
			that protects you, has weakened
			and your computer has controlled
			your lives so completely you've
			lost the desire to even question
			it.

					RADUE
			Lies. The discussion is over.

	Radue hits his arm band to send them back to the ship.
	Nothing happens. Picard touches his communicator.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			I assume you have control of the
			computer.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We've disabled the system
			temporarily and we've found the
			power source to the shield and
			we've neutralized it.

					PICARD
			Good.
				(using com)
			Enterprise, this is Picard. Beam
			the children up.

					HARRY
			Wait.

	Harry goes to Accolan.

					HARRY
				(continuing)
			Thank you.

					ACCOLAN
			Let me get the dolphin for you
			to take with you.

					HARRY
			No. You keep it. I'll make
			another.

        STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE        55.

75   CONTINUED: (3)

	Harry joins the others.

					PICARD
			Beam them up.

	Harry waves good-bye to Accolan as all the children,
	but Wesley, DEMATERIALIZE.

					RADUE
			You've destroyed us.

					PICARD
			We are not here to destroy you,
			Radue. We can help you.

76   OMITTED

77   INT. ALDEA - POWER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	They ENTER cautiously. In the center is a shiny black
	box, not very large. It PULSATES with a GLOWING LIGHT.

					RADUE
			What is it?

					PICARD
			The legacy your Progenitors left
			you, Radue. The source of your
			power. And your problems.

					DATA
			It is reading incredible amounts
			of energy, sir. Even more since
			we have taken down the shield.

					RASHELLA
			What are we going to do with it?

					RADUE
			Learn all over again... all this
			time we've been destroying
			ourselves. So secure, so sure
			of our technological
			invulnerability. Now...

					PICARD
			Will you let us help?

	Radue puts his hand out to Picard.

					RADUE
			Yes. Please.

        STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE        56.

78   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND ALDEA (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise uses a wide angle ENERGY BEAM to "sew up
	the hole" in the atmosphere. (To be researched and
	revised.)

79   INT. CORRIDOR

	Harry and his father walk hand in hand to Harry's
	classroom. Harry stops in front of the door.

					HARRY
			Dad, I want to be an artist. And
			I don't want to take calculus
			anymore.

					DR. BERNARD
			You can be anything you want,
			Harry. Anything. But you still
			have to take calculus.

	Harry thinks about it for a moment.

					HARRY
			Okay. Thanks, Dad.

	They hug and Harry goes back to school.

80   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Main Viewer SHOWS the ship finishing its job on the
	atmosphere.

					DATA
			It worked well, sir.

	Beverly ENTERS from a turbolift.

					PICARD
			Are you finished?

					BEVERLY
			Yes. They're responding very well
			to the treatment, but for this
			to work, they can never use their
			shield or be cloaked again.

					PICARD
			The legend will die, but the
			people will live.

        STAR TREK: "When the Bough... " - 12/11/87 - ACT FIVE        57.

80   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			And we know they'll make good
			parents.

	Alexandra WADDLES OFF the turbolift with Wesley. She's
	carrying a flower.

					PICARD
			Wesley!

					WESLEY
			Sorry, sir. She just wanted to
			give you a present for bringing
			her back to her mommy.

	Picard bends down to accept the flower -- and a hug.
	Alexandra waves bye-bye to him and GOES BACK with
	Wesley. The entire bridge crew tries not to snicker.
	Picard gives them a fierce look to cover his
	discomfort.

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, out of orbit.
			Warp five.

					GEORDI
				(coughing)
			Yes, sir. Certainly, sir.

	Picard turns around and the rest of the crew can see
	the stick-em toy on the back of his uniform.

80A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at sub-warp speed, it heads for its next adventure.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END                             











                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "Coming Of Age" 
                   (fka "Starfleet Academy") 
                          #40271-119 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Sandy Fries 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Mike Vejar 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                     3RD REV. FINAL DRAFT

                       DECEMBER 30, 1987

         STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Coming Of Age" 

                             CAST 

                PICARD             JAKE KURLAND
                RIKER              ADMIRAL GREGORY QUINN
                BEVERLY            LT. COMMANDER DEXTER REMMICK
                DATA               MORDOCK
                TROI               OLIANA MIRREN
                TASHA              T'SHANIK
                WORF               TAC OFFICER CHANG
                GEORDI             RONDON
                WESLEY             TECHNICIAN #1
                                   TECHNICIAN #2
                                   Voice-Over

         STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Coming Of Age" 

                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              Deck 21 Forward Lounge
              Transporter Room         RELVA 7 (PLANET)
              Corridor
                                       SHUTTLECRAFT
              Captain's Ready Room
              Main bridge
          
              Holodeck
          
              Admiral's Quarters
              Main Engineering
          
            RELVA 7
              Classroom
              Corridor
              Testing Room
              Long corridor
              Environmental Lab
          
            SHUTTLECRAFT
              Cockpit

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "Coming Of Age"     
                        
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

A1	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting the planet Relva 7.

B1	INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR

	WESLEY is running down the corridor after someone.

					WESLEY
			Hey, Jake! Wait a second!

	JAKE KURLAND, eighteen, dark-haired and intense, stops
	and waits for Wesley.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			How're you doing?

					JAKE
				(tries to smile)
			I'm fine. Really.

					WESLEY
			I'm real sorry...

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Acting Ensign Crusher, report to
			Deck Twenty-one Forward Lounge.

	Wesley ignores the request.

					JAKE
			It's not your fault.

					WESLEY
			Yes, I know, but I wish we were
			both going.

					JAKE
				(shrugging)
			Only thirty-two points...

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Acting Ensign Crusher, respond.

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - TEASER       2.

B1	CONTINUED:

	Wesley touches a com panel.

					WESLEY
			I'm on my way.

	Wesley looks at Jake.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Gotta go.

	They shake hands.

					JAKE
			Do well for both of us.

	Wesley smiles at Jake and HURRIES BACK the other way.
	Jake stares dejectedly after him.

C1	INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE DECK 21 FORWARD LOUNGE

	Beverly waits for Wesley just outside the lounge.

					WESLEY
			Mom, I can't be late.

					BEVERLY
			Don't worry. You have time.

1    INT. DECK 21 FORWARD LOUNGE

	A large cake with seventeen BURNING candles is in the
	center of the table. It says "HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY" and
	"GOOD LUCK, WESLEY." The whole BRIDGE CREW waits
	around the table as Wesley ENTERS with Beverly. He's
	touched, embarrassed and -- wants to get out of there.

					RIKER
			Happy Birthday, Wesley!

	Everyone ECHOES THE SENTIMENT.

					WESLEY
			Thanks everybody. But it's not
			until next month.

					RIKER
			Close enough.

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - TEASER       3.

1    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			You won't be here next month.
			After you pass the entrance exam,
			you'll be on your way to Starfleet
			Academy.

					BEVERLY
			Go on, make a wish.

	Wesley closes his eyes, thinks a moment, then blows out
	the candles. Everyone CLAPS as he makes the first cut.
	Troi takes over and cuts cake for everyone, handing
	pieces to Riker and Wesley.

					RIKER
			You'll breeze through those
			tests.

					WESLEY
			I hope so, sir.

					RIKER
			I know so. I remember how tough
			it was for me.

	He pauses, reliving the fear, then smiles at Wesley.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			But you've got brains, and family
			tradition, and actual experience.

					WESLEY
			I wish I felt that sure.

					GEORDI
			I was scared to death the whole
			time. But it's good for you.
			Keeps your adrenaline going. Not
			that you'll need it, Wes.

1A   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Troi hands pieces of cake to Data and Worf.

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - TEASER       4.

1A   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Thank you... Humans are
			fascinating. They celebrate the
			passage of time with such joy
			until a certain age, and then it
			becomes a topic of some
			discomfort. I suppose it is
			because each birthday is another
			step towards inevitable death.
			Do Klingons observe birthdays,
			Worf?

					WORF
			Klingons are born, live as
			warriors, and die.

					DATA
			Then how do you know how old you
			are?

					WORF
			I don't. Do you know?

					DATA
			I have no age.

	Data stares at Beverly, who's standing next to Picard.

					BEVERLY
			Is there something wrong?

					DATA
			No. I am simply trying to
			understand the celebration of
			aging. And how old were you when
			Wesley was born, Doctor?

	Beverly shoves her piece of cake at him.

					BEVERLY
			Have some cake, Data.

	She LEAVES him standing there with Picard.

					DATA
			I do not understand, sir. Why...

					PICARD
			You never ask a woman her age,
			Mister Data.

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - TEASER       5.

1A   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			I am very confused, sir.

					PICARD
			Some customs will never change.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Acting Ensign Crusher, this is
			the Transporter Room. We are
			ready to beam you down to Relva 7.

					WESLEY
				(to the party)
			Thanks for the party, everyone.
			And the good wishes.

	They all RESPOND with "Good luck;" "Go get 'em;"
	"You'll do great."

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Captain Picard.

					PICARD
				(touching his
				 communicator)
			Picard here.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			We've received communication from
			Relva 7 that Admiral Gregory Quinn
			is about to beam aboard, sir.

					PICARD
			Admiral Gregory Quinn. Why wasn't
			I informed earlier, Lieutenant
			Yar?

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			We just received the request, sir.

	Picard gestures to Riker.

					PICARD
			I'm on my way to the Transporter
			Room, Lieutenant. Number One!

	Picard and Riker FOLLOW Wesley and Beverly OUT the
	door.

1B
thru	OMITTED
1C

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - TEASER       6.

2    OMITTED

3    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Picard and Beverly say good-bye to Wesley.
	Beverly reaches out to shake his hand, but Wesley leans
	over and kisses her. He nods and Tasha works the
	console and Wesley BEAMS DOWN to Relva 7. A beat, then
	almost immediately, ADMIRAL GREGORY QUINN and
	LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DEXTER REMMICK BEAM UP. Quinn is
	a rugged man in his early sixties. He is accompanied
	by Remmick, a young, blond, dedicated officer. They
	step off the platform.

					PICARD
			This is unexpected. Welcome
			aboard, Admiral.

					QUINN
			Thank you. Captain Jean-Luc
			Picard, Lieutenant Commander
			Dexter Remmick.

					REMMICK
			Sir.

	They shake hands, then Remmick steps back and watches.

					PICARD
			Allow me to present my staff:
			First Officer William Riker, Chief
			Medical Officer Beverly Crusher,
			chief of security, Lieutenant
			Tasha Yar.

	Quinn nods to them.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			What can we do for you?

					QUINN
			I need to speak with you.

					PICARD
			Certainly. This way. Number One.

	They turn to leave, as:

					QUINN
			No. Alone.

					PICARD
			Is this personal?

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - TEASER       7.

3    CONTINUED:

					QUINN
			Official business.

					PICARD
			Then my first officer...

					QUINN
			... Alone, Captain.

This is unheard of. It's as if Riker's in big trouble
and no one knows why, as WE:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE       8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

4    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it orbits Relva 7.

					PICARD (V. O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41416. 2.
			We are orbiting Relva 7, one of
			the testing sites where final
			examinations are taking place for
			entrance into Starfleet Academy.
			But with the appearance of my old
			colleague, Admiral Gregory Quinn,
			our stay has taken on another
			meaning.

5    OMITTED

5A   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard and Quinn ENTER. Remmick stands off to the
	side.

					QUINN
			Commander Remmick is with the
			Inspector General's office.

					PICARD
			Oh?

					QUINN
			He'll be conducting a complete
			investigation of the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			What are you looking for?

	Quinn turns to especially include Remmick. Remmick
	stands almost at attention.

					QUINN
			I have reason to believe there
			may be something very wrong on
			this ship... very wrong.

					PICARD
			Tell me what you suspect.

       STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE       9.

5A   CONTINUED:

					QUINN
			No. It's... inappropriate to
			discuss it now. We'll go over
			it fully when Mister Remmick
			concludes his investigation.
				(turns to Remmick)
			You will find out what is wrong
			on this ship. Starfleet is
			depending on you.

					REMMICK
			Yes, sir.
				(glances at Picard)
			Nothing and no one will stand in
			my way.

					QUINN
			And you, Captain, are ordered to
			cooperate in every way necessary
			with the investigation. Clear?

					PICARD
			Yes, sir.

					QUINN
			Mister Remmick, unless there are
			further questions...

					REMMICK
			No questions, sir.

					QUINN
			Get on with your duties.

					REMMICK
			Yes, sir!

	Remmick purposefully EXITS. When the door CLOSES:

					PICARD
			Greg, we've known each other for
			years. If you weren't just
			motivating young Mister Remmick, tell
			me what you believe is wrong.

	Quinn dodges the question.

					QUINN
			Captain, it is vitally important
			that my orders are followed
			exactly. I'll be staying on the
			ship.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE      10.

5A   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			As you wish, Admiral.

6    EXT. RELVA 7 (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING the planet.

7    INT. RELVA 7 - CLASSROOM

	Wesley is the first one to ARRIVE in the high-tech
	classroom. He looks around the room uncomfortably.
	There's an impressive array of DEVICES, including a
	special SENSOR UNIT. He reaches down to inspect it,
	but puts it back guiltily as OLIANA MIRREN ENTERS.
	She's a gorgeous eighteen-year-old human, a red-head
	with sparkle and probably a temper.

					OLIANA
			What is it?

					WESLEY
			What?

					OLIANA
			The unit you just put down. Don't
			worry. I won't tell anybody.

					WESLEY
			Oh. It's a flux coordinating
			sensor.

	Oliana puts out her hand. Wesley takes it and
	absentmindedly holds it. He's mesmerized by her.

					OLIANA
			I'm Oliana Mirren, one of the
			other finalists. You must be
			Wesley Crusher.

	She gently removes her hand from his.

					WESLEY
			Yeah! You know me?

					OLIANA
			I heard there was a very smart,
			very young man who'd be tough
			competition.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE      11.

7    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(embarrassed)
			Well, you wouldn't be here if...

					OLIANA
			... I weren't smart? I know. But
			there's a lot more to it than
			that. You're lucky - you've had
			practical experience on the
			Enterprise.

	As she speaks, the door OPENS and T'SHANIK, a dark
	young Vulcan woman, who looks as if she's surprised
	anyone else bothered to show up, ENTERS with MORDOCK,
	a powerfully built alien with a special suit using
	circulating gas tubes. Mordock hangs back a little,
	quietly.

					T'SHANIK
			Oliana.
				(to Wesley)
			T'Shanik of Vulcana Regar.

					WESLEY
			Wesley Crusher, from the
			Enterprise.

					T'SHANIK
			You don't look as if you meet the
			age requirements.

					WESLEY
			Uh, I'll be sixteen next month.

					OLIANA
				(pats him on the
				 shoulder)
			Happy birthday. When this is all
			over, we'll celebrate.

	Wesley basks in the thought of celebrating anything
	with her, then realizes he's being rude. He turns to
	Mordock.

					WESLEY
			Hi. I'm Wesley Crusher.

	Mordock nods and moves forward.

					MORDOCK
			Mordock.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE      12.

7    CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Mordock? The Mordock? The
			Benzite who constructed the
			Mordock Strategy? I thought you
			already were in the Academy.

					MORDOCK
			No. Only a hopeful, like you.

					WESLEY
			You're a legend in the Galactic
			Computer Network...

	TAC OFFICER CHANG ENTERS and walks to the head of the
	classroom.

					CHANG
			Finalists, please take your
			seats...

	The Four take seats at individual computer stations, as
	Chang continues.

					CHANG
				(continuing)
			I'm TAC Officer Chang. Welcome.
			You are here because you are all
			top candidates. Although only
			one student will be chosen for
			the Academy, you have shown from
			the preliminary testing that any
			of you could easily qualify.
				(makes eye contact with
				 each)
			We are looking for the person who
			combines all the important
			qualities necessary to be part
			of Starfleet's future. Integrity,
			intelligence, courage,
			imagination... and that
			indefinable quality of leadership.
			This may be the most difficult,
			exhausting experience of your
			life. And the most exciting
			challenge. Expect the
			unexpected... May you all do your
			best... Now, we'll begin.

	Chang LEAVES the room as the computers LIGHT UP. The
	four students immediately start the test. And the
	faster they answer the questions, the faster the
	computer asks them.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE      13.

7    CONTINUED: (3)

	They're all pounding away at extreme high speeds, but
	with different kinds of energy, and each time they take
	a test they'll respond with the same kind of energy.

	Wesley concentrates completely and works at an
	incredibly fast, even pace.

	T'Shanik works quickly, calmly and methodically.

	Mordock, with great intensity.

	Oliana, alternates bursts of energy with quiet. The
	students continue with their answers.

8    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

8A   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker commands the bridge, with Data and Geordi, Tasha
	and Worf at their regular stations. Remmick stands
	over Data, just watching him sit there. Remmick HOLDS
	A HAND DEVICE which he will carry with him everywhere
	-- A MINIATURE PERSONAL COMPUTER where he punches in
	every observation. Riker watches him without saying a
	word.

					DATA
			May I help you, Mister Remmick?

					REMMICK
			Just keep on doing whatever it
			is you're doing, Commander Data.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	Data continues staring, as Remmick moves over to
	Geordi.. and stands over him, making entries in his
	computer.

					GEORDI
			There's nothing much to see here,
			Commander. We're in standard
			orbit. And, uh, the station has
			to be manned, even if it's
			routine...

      STAR TREK: "Coming of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE      14.

8A   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Is there something I can help you
			with, Mister Remmick?

	Remmick whips around to Riker.

					REMMICK
			When I'm ready, Mister Riker, I'll
			want to speak with you.
			Privately.

	Remmick moves aft, to stand next to Worf. Remmick
	watches Worf work at his console and makes more notes.
	Worf pretends he's not there. Geordi turns to Data.

					GEORDI
			Just having that guy around makes
			me feel guilty.
				(to Riker)
			Commander, what's this guy after?

					RIKER
			I don't know, Geordi. But I'm
			going to find out. Now.

	He gets up and heads purposefully for the Captain's
	Ready Room.

9
thru	OMITTED
10

11   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is at his desk, star window at his shoulder.
	The doorbell CHIMES.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Riker ENTERS, and sits down as the Captain motions him.

					RIKER
			Captain, may I speak frankly?

					PICARD
			Always, Number One.

					RIKER
			As executive officer, I should
			be informed. I should know
			everything you know.

      STAR TREK: "Coming of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE      15.

11   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I agree. You should.

					RIKER
			What's this about? Remmick is
			going to turn this ship upside
			down.

					PICARD
			That is his job.

					RIKER
			And mine is to make sure the ship
			runs smoothly.

					PICARD
			Which you do very well.

					RIKER
			Sir, am I under investigation?

					PICARD
			I don't know.

					RIKER
			And if you did?

					PICARD
			I couldn't tell you.

					RIKER
			I don't understand, sir. This
			is extremely frustrating.

					PICARD
			No less so for me. But I have
			promised full cooperation. And
			we shall give it.

	Riker tries not to lose his temper.

					RIKER
			Sir.

	He EXITS the Ready Room as Picard looks after him
	unhappily.

12   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Remmick is waiting for Riker outside the captain's
	Ready Room.

      STAR TREK: "Coming of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT ONE      16.

12   CONTINUED:

					REMMICK
			I want some answers from you now,
			Commander Riker.

					RIKER
			Later.

					REMMICK
			You were ordered to cooperate...

					RIKER
			When it doesn't interfere with
			my duty. Not now, Remmick!

	The crew watches the furious Riker head for the
	turbolift.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Coming of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. RELVA 7 (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

14   INT. RELVA 7 - CLASSROOM

	The four students sit in front of computer readout
	screens set apart from each other. T'Shanik is the
	only one who appears calm.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Last question on the Hyper Space
			Physics test: If the matter and
			antimatter tanks on a Galaxy Class
			starship are nine-tenths depleted,
			calculate the intermix ratio
			necessary to reach a starbase a
			hundred light years away at warp
			factor eight...

	All the students begin to use the calculators attached
	to the computer, except Wesley, who immediately punches
	in the answer. T'Shanik reaches the answer almost
	immediately. Mordock, driven and intense, is startled
	at their speed, then pushes in his answer. Oliana
	finishes last.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing)
			Thank you, students. You now have
			one hour free before the next
			test.

	The computer shuts down, its lights FADE OUT. T'Shanik
	EXITS the classroom immediately as Wesley, Oliana and
	Mordock relax.

					MORDOCK
			I admit, Wesley, you have a very
			fast mind.

					WESLEY
			As soon as I realized it was a
			trick question, there was only
			one answer.

      STAR TREK: "Coming of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      18.

14   CONTINUED:

					MORDOCK
			Yes. There is only one "ratio"
			with matter-antimatter. One to
			one.

	Wesley sneaks a look at Oliana. Her jaw is set, then
	she shrugs and smiles her bright smile at the two of
	the them.

					OLIANA
			You're both very lucky. I can't
			imagine what it feels like to have
			things come so easily. I have
			to push every step of the way.

					WESLEY
			Oh, no, Oliana, it doesn't come
			easily. I have to study all the
			time. Mordock's the one who's
			brilliant.

					OLIANA
			You really don't know, do you?
			It's a good thing you're cute,
			Wesley, or you could really be
			obnoxious.

	She pushes her chair back and gets up.

					OLIANA
				(continuing)
			See you later.

	She LEAVES the room.

					WESLEY
			Did you hear that Mordock? She
			said I was cute!

					MORDOCK
			Is that good, Wesley?

					WESLEY
			I don't know. I think so. Maybe.
			I don't know.

					MORDOCK
			Perhaps I was incorrect about the
			speed of your thought processes,
			Wesley.

      STAR TREK: "Coming of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      19.

15   OMITTED

16   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Relva 7. ESTABLISHING.

16A  OMITTED

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker STEPS OFF the turbolift and APPROACHES Picard.

					RIKER
			Captain, I think I should
			apologize.

					PICARD
			No need, Number One. Mister
			Remmick's presence is unnerving,
			to say the least.

					RIKER
			Regardless, sir, I should realize
			that whatever your reasons are,
			they're valid. Whether or not
			I understand them.

	Remmick ENTERS the bridge.

					REMMICK
			Are you available now, Mister Riker?
			Or do you still have duties to
			perform?

					RIKER
			I'm available, Mister Remmick.

					REMMICK
			Any problem with using your Ready
			Room, Captain?

	The crew considers this an intrusion.

					TASHA
			I'll find him a comfortable place
			on Deck Fifteen, sir.

					REMMICK
			It's more convenient here. Is
			there a problem, Captain?

      STAR TREK: "Coming of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      20.

17   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No, Mister Remmick. Be my guest.

	Remmick ENTERS the Ready Room and motions for Riker to
	FOLLOW.

18   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Remmick sits at Picard's desk, Riker in front of him.

					REMMICK
			There are several seeming
			discrepancies in the captain's
			log. Let's go over them, one by
			one, shall we?

	Riker is surprised -- he thought he was the one on the
	hot seat, but it's Picard.

					RIKER
			The captain's log?

					REMMICK
			Yes. To your knowledge, has the
			captain ever falsified a log?

					RIKER
			Have you discussed this with him?

					REMMICK
			Right now, I'm asking you.

					RIKER
			If you want to discuss anything
			about Captain Picard, bring him
			in here and ask him face to face.

					REMMICK
			You are required to answer my
			questions, Mister Riker. Unless
			you're trying to cover something
			up? Now, there are several
			discrepancies in the captain's
			log. Shall we go over them, one
			by one?

					RIKER
			Proceed.

19   OMITTED

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      21.

19A  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (FORMERLY SCENE 16A)

	Troi calmly faces Remmick.

					REMMICK
			Do you believe the captain is
			emotionally and psychologically
			fit for command of this starship?
			There is nothing in his history
			or his personality that might
			suggest... mental lapses?

					TROI
			Nothing.

					REMMICK
			Not even the Ferengi incident with
			his old ship, the Stargazer?

					TROI
			He was being controlled by a
			mind-altering machine, Commander.
			Without his knowledge.

					REMMICK
			I would say that was a mental
			lapse.

20   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi is working on a panel as Remmick questions him.

					REMMICK
			So, you are saying Captain Picard
			had no control over this vessel.
			He handed it over to Kosinski,
			who took the entire crew to some
			sort of "alternate" universe.

					GEORDI
			No, sir. That's not what I'm
			saying. Kosinski was sent by
			Starfleet to improve our warp
			drive. The captain was ordered
			to take him aboard.

					REMMICK
			According to his own logs, the
			bridge crew didn't think highly
			of Mister Kosinski's theories, yet
			the captain allowed him access
			to the engines anyway. Is that
			true, La Forge?

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      22.

20   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Not exactly, sir.

					REMMICK
			One way or the other, La Forge,
			Picard lost control of this ship.
			Is that true?

					GEORDI
			Yes, but that's not how it
			happened.

					REMMICK
			So, the answer is yes.

	Geordi is completely frustrated as Remmick makes
	notes.

21   OMITTED

22   INT. HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	It's empty and SILENT. Wesley stares off into the
	distance, frowning. Worf ENTERS, startling Wesley.

					WORF
			Ensign Crusher... What are you
			doing on the Holodeck? I thought
			you were still on Relva 7.

					WESLEY
			I'm through testing for the day.

					WORF
			I'm sorry if I disturbed you.
			I'll leave.

					WESLEY
			No! Stay. I thought I wanted
			to be by myself, but I guess I
			didn't really.

					WORF
			How is the testing?

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      23.

22   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Okay. So far. It's not the ones
			I've studied for I'm worried
			about. It's the Psych Test,
			facing my deepest fear and living
			through it. I don't even know
			what it is. I'm trying to figure
			out what images to bring up.

					WORF
			Why?

					WESLEY
			I wanna scare myself. What do
			you think -- Bulgallian rats?
			Lightning storm?

					WORF
			Do those things frighten you?

					WESLEY
			Kinda. But's it's exciting, too.
			You know, that rolling feeling
			in your stomach?

					WORF
			No. I don't know. Wesley... The
			Psych Test is no more or less
			important than the rest of the
			process.

					WESLEY
			That's what they said, but it's
			all I can think about.

					WORF
			Thinking about what you can't
			control simply wastes your energy
			and creates its own fear.

					WESLEY
				(angry)
			How can they know what my deepest
			fear is when I don't?

					WORF
				(shrugs)
			By analyzing your psychological
			profile. They were right about
			everyone I tested with. Including
			myself.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      24.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			You? I didn't think there was
			anything that could frighten a
			Klingon warrior.

					WORF
			Only fools have no fear.

					WESLEY
			I'm sorry, Lieutenant Worf. I
			shouldn't ask so many personal
			questions.

	Worf stares at Wesley for a moment.

					WORF
			It is very... difficult for me
			to depend on anyone else. For
			anything. But especially for my
			life.

					WESLEY
			But on the Enterprise you do that
			every day. Everyone depends on
			everyone else to protect them.

					WORF
			Yes.

					WESLEY
			Then you got over it.

					WORF
			No. It is still my enemy.

	Wesley looks at Worf with intense admiration.

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker are at the Aft Station reviewing
	supply choices. Remmick stands, watching and making
	entries.

					RIKER
			... With this new extricator, sir,
			we could eliminate three other
			bulky machines from cargo space.

					PICARD
			Excellent, Number One.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      25.

23   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			Captain, there's an unauthorized
			entry in Main Shuttlebay.

	Remmick becomes intensely interested.

					REMMICK
			"Unauthorized?"

					PICARD
			Who is it, Lieutenant?

					TASHA
			The computer reads the I.D.
			number of... Jake Kurland.

					PICARD
			Bridge to Main Shuttlebay.
			Mister Kurland... This is Captain
			Picard. Respond.

					REMMICK
			Isn't the area secured? I want
			answers.

					RIKER
			Not now, Remmick... Captain, he's
			going to take her out.

					PICARD
			Lock off the bay launch doors.

					WORF
			Too late, sir. He's using the
			flight emergency override...

					GEORDI
			Smart kid.

	Remmick's taking notes.

					TASHA
			... He's launching!

					PICARD
			Enterprise to shuttlecraft.
			Mister Kurland.

23A  EXT. SPACE - THE SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	It LAUNCHES.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      26.

24   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT - COCKPIT

	Jake's at the controls.

					JAKE
			Captain Picard. I'm going to
			Beltane Nine to sign onto a
			freighter. Tell my father I'm
			sorry.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Tell him in person. Bring the
			ship back. Now.

	Jake shakes his head and WHISPERS:

					JAKE
			No. I can't face him. I'm
			leaving.

	Jake works the controls, and the shuttle LURCHES, the
	LIGHTS DIM, the ENGINE NOISE DIES. His face shows
	panic as he frantically recomputes, and works the
	controls again.

					JAKE
				(continuing)
			I've lost power!

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The crew is shocked by Jake's mistake.

					RIKER
			All he's got left are his
			maneuvering jets.

					GEORDI
			At that trajectory, he'll hit the
			atmosphere and melt at two hundred
			kilometers.

					PICARD
			Probable impact?

					DATA
			Atmospheric entry... seventy-eight
			seconds.

					PICARD
			Options?

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT TWO      27.

25   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			He's out of transporter range.

					WORF
			Tractor beam?

					RIKER
			Won't work. He's too far away
			for a positive lock.

					REMMICK
			You're completely responsible for
			that boy's life, Captain.

					PICARD
				(to Remmick)
			Either get out of my way and be
			quiet, or I will have you escorted
			from the bridge... Visual on
			shuttle cockpit.

					TASHA
			Visual on Main Viewer.

	Jake's face APPEARS on the Main Viewer. He's
	terrified.

					JAKE (V.O.)
			The engine's dead. What am I
			gonna do?

					PICARD
			Stay calm, Jake. We'll get you
			back.

	The crew looks anxiously at Jake on the Viewer, then
	at Picard, who is grim.

25A  INT. SHUTTLECRAFT - COCKPIT (HIS P.O.V.) (OPTICAL)

	As Jake watches Relva 7 looming closer by the second.

					JAKE
			Please help me!

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

26   EXT. SPACE - SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	as it hurtles towards Relva 7.

27   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT - COCKPIT (CONTINUOUS ACTION)
(OPTICAL)

	Jake's futilely fighting the useless controls. Relva 7
	looms even CLOSER on his Viewer.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Jake!

					JAKE
			It's no use, Captain. I'm going
			to die out here.

28   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	ON the Main Viewer, Jake is desolate.

					PICARD
			Mister Kurland! You are not going
			to die out there. Do exactly
			as I tell you. Take the nose of
			the shuttle and aim it directly
			at Relva 7.

	Riker and the others REACT to this, startled.

29   OMITTED

30   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT - COCKPIT (OPTICAL)

	The planet's COMING CLOSER.

					JAKE
			Aim it at Relva? I can't do
			that. It's crazy.

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     29.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The crew watches grimly.

					DATA
			Twenty-eight seconds to impact...

					PICARD
			Jake, listen carefully. I'm the
			captain and I'm giving you an
			order. Aim the shuttle at Relva.
			Now.

32   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT - COCKPIT (OPTICAL)

	Jake hesitates, then maneuvers the nose of the craft
	directly at Relva.

					JAKE
			Okay. It's done.

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard is monitoring Data's console.

					PICARD
			Good. Monitor your speed
			exactly. When it hits point zero-two-zero,
			I want you to restart
			the engine and pull up, hard!

33A  INT. SHUTTLECRAFT - COCKPIT

	ON Jake's face.

					JAKE
			Point zero-two-zero speed...
			Captain, I sure hope you're right.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			You'll just have to trust me.

					JAKE
				(nodding)
			Point zero-zero-three; zero-zero-nine;
			zero-one-two...

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     30.

33B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker and the others tensely watch Jake's face.
	He's pouring sweat.

					PICARD
			Hang on tight. It's going to be
			bumpy.

					JAKE (V.O.)
			Zero-one-five, zero-one-nine.

					PICARD
			Now! Start the engine!

33C  INT. SHUTTLECRAFT - COCKPIT (OPTICAL)

	Jake starts the engine. WE HEAR IT CATCH as he pulls
	the shuttle up.

33D  EXT. SPACE - SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	WE SEE the shuttle angle off the planet's atmosphere.

34   OMITTED

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	CHEERS all around, including Remmick, who's standing
	over the console.

					RIKER
			Incredible, Captain!

					REMMICK
			He bounced her off the atmosphere!

					PICARD
			Mister Kurland, can you maneuver the
			shuttle home?

					JAKE (V.O.)
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Do so. Then report to Mister Riker.

	Jake is so relieved, he doesn't care he's in deep
	trouble.

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     31.

35   CONTINUED:

					JAKE (V.O.)
			Yes, sir!

					RIKER
			Main Shuttle Bay, prepare to
			receive shuttle.

	Remmick stops smiling.

					REMMICK
			Very... original, Captain. But
			how did this child gain access
			to a Shuttlecraft?

					RIKER
			Kurland is a highly qualified
			Enterprise Academy candidate and
			fully trained in many areas ...
			including shuttles.

					REMMICK
			And did this "full" training
			include discipline?

					PICARD
			Young men sometimes make rash
			choices, Mister Remmick. Which is
			why Mister Kurland will receive a
			strong refresher specifically in
			discipline...

					REMMICK
			I'll note that in my report.

	Picard turns away from Remmick as Riker starts to
	protest:

					PICARD
			Full cooperation, Number One.

36   EXT. RELVA 7 (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

37   INT. RELVA 7 - CORRIDOR

	Wesley walks down the hall as Oliana is having an
	intense M.O.S. discussion with Chang outside his
	office. He's telling her what her point standing is
	in relation to the other candidates. Chang ENTERS
	his office, leaving her there looking dejected.

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     32.

37   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Oliana!

					OLIANA
			Oh. Hi, Wes.

					WESLEY
			I, um, thought you might want to
			have lunch... together.

					OLIANA
			Thanks, but I'm not very hungry.

					WESLEY
			Oh... okay.

	She pats him on the hand.

					OLIANA
			It's not you... it's just that
			Mordock and you are so far ahead
			in points, I'll never catch up.

					WESLEY
			Oh. Sorry.
				(worried)
			You're not leaving., are you?

					OLIANA
			And give up? Never. Besides,
			it'll be good practice for next
			year. See you later.

	She's almost back to her cheerful self. Wesley stares
	after her thoughtfully, then turns around, almost
	bumping into Mordock.

					MORDOCK
			Ah, Wesley. Distracted by the
			female human again. No matter.
			It does not seem to diminish your
			mental faculties. You do good
			work.

					WESLEY
			Me? No, you're the one. I've
			studied the Mordock Strategy...

					MORDOCK
			Are you a player of Benzite chess?

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     33.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Sure!

					MORDOCK
			If you like, we can discuss this
			at lunch... I am hungry.

	Wesley cheers up.

					WESLEY
			Me too!

	They start towards the Mess Hall. RONDON, an
	irritable, powerful-looking Alien, WALKS TOWARDS them
	with a package under his arm.

					RONDON
				(to Wesley)
			You. I have a package for
			Operations. Where is it?

					WESLEY
			End of the corridor on your right.
			Room 406...

	As Rondon walks away, he BUMPS right into Wesley.

					RONDON
			You blocked my path... you
			Bulgallian sludge rat!

	TAC Officer Chang LEAVES his office and HEADS their
	way.

					WESLEY
			I apologize. An honest mistake,
			okay? I'm sorry.

					CHANG
			Is there a problem here,
			gentlemen?

					WESLEY
			No, sir... I, he...

					RONDON
				(shouting)
			How dare you! I am Rondon, you
			despicable Melanoid slimeworm!
				(raises fist)
			Liar!

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     34.

37   CONTINUED: (3)

	Wesley sees the fist and suddenly becomes tough and
	straightforward. He advances towards Rondon.

					WESLEY
			Who do you think you're bullying?
			You bumped into me. It was your
			mistake. You were rude.
				(assuming defense
				 posture)
			Do you want this to become
			violent?

	Mordock moves to separate them, but Chang motions him
	back, as Wesley holds his ground. Abruptly, Rondon
	warmly pats Wesley on the Back.

					RONDON
			Friend. I like you.

	He turns and is GONE. Mordock is confused.

					MORDOCK
			A very strange reaction.

					WESLEY
			Not really. When he held up his
			hand, I could see it was
			webbed... the sign of a Zaldan.

					CHANG
			But you became hostile.

					WESLEY
			Zaldans are infuriated by
			courtesy. They see it as a form
			of phony social behavior, designed
			to hide real feelings.

					CHANG
			Congratulations, Mister Crusher.
			You handled that particular
			incident very well.

	Mordock is alerted.

					MORDOCK
			Was that "incident" deliberate?

					CHANG
			It's important to know how you
			candidates deal with other
			cultures, other species.

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     35.

37   CONTINUED: (4)

					MORDOCK
			Then it was a test.

					CHANG
			Yes. Not all tests are
			announced. Or what they appear
			to be.

	He smiles and LEAVES.

					MORDOCK
			Zaldans have webbed fingers?
			I wouldn't have passed.

	They share a look. They can't relax for a second.

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still in orbit.

39   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - MONTAGE

	Remmick holds court as he interviews the bridge
	Officers, one by one. First is Data:

					REMMICK
			Commander Data, I'm getting very
			little cooperation from the bridge
			crew. You're an android, correct?

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					REMMICK
			And as an android, you are
			programmed to tell the entire
			truth?

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					REMMICK
			There is a problem with this ship,
			Mister Data. It's in the records,
			somewhere. I need your help to
			find it.

					DATA
			All the ship's records are
			available to you, sir.

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     36.

39   CONTINUED:

					REMMICK
			This information is very cleverly
			hidden. Your captain is not what
			he appears to be. Do not forget
			you have loyalty to Starfleet
			above all else.

					DATA
			Loyalty is not the issue,
			Commander. There is nothing wrong
			with Captain Picard -- or the
			ship's logs. Therefore there must
			be something wrong with your
			original assumption.

					REMMICK
			That is not acceptable, Mister Data.

					DATA
			Acceptable or not, sir, it is the
			truth.

									CUT TO:

	Remmick interviewing Worf:

					REMMICK
				(looking at some notes)
			Just how did this contaminant come
			on board?

					WORF
			By accident, sir.

					REMMICK
			Meaning Captain Picard has no
			standing procedure for this type
			of situation?

					WORF
			No. Meaning "by accident" sir.

					REMMICK
			You don't like me very much, do
			you?

					WORF
			Is it required, sir?

									CUT TO:

	Remmick interviewing Beverly:

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     37.

39   CONTINUED: (2)

					REMMICK
			How would you characterize your
			relationship with Captain Picard?

					BEVERLY
			We're officers of Starfleet who
			have known each other for many
			years.

	Remmick leans in towards her.

					REMMICK
			Everything said here is
			confidential, Doctor. You can
			be completely open with me.

					BEVERLY
			About what?

					REMMICK
			About how you feel serving with
			a man who was responsible for the
			death of your husband.

					BEVERLY
			My personal feelings about
			Captain Picard are irrelevant
			to this investigation. And none
			of your business.

									CUT TO:

	Remmick with Picard.

					REMMICK
			Then you confirm the logs are
			accurate: you violated the Prime
			Directive with the Edo? You
			deliberately interfered with their
			laws?

					PICARD
			Yes. It's exactly as I explained
			it in the log records.

					REMMICK
			All to save Doctor Crusher's son?

					PICARD
			One of my crew was held unjustly.
			I stand by my decision.

     STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT THREE     38.

39   CONTINUED: (3)

	Remmick fumbles around, looking for something else to
	ask.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Mister Remmick, you have talked to
			everyone on this ship. I think
			you've had enough time to find
			out whatever it is you need to
			know.

					REMMICK
			Are you worried that if I keep
			looking I'll find what you're
			guilty of?

					PICARD
			The only thing I'm guilty of is
			allowing this charade to go on
			too long.

	He gets up, as WE:

40   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FOUR      39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

41   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Relva 7.

42   INT. ENTERPRISE - ADMIRAL'S QUARTERS

	The admiral looks weary as Picard and he watch each
	other carefully.

					PICARD
			If it's me you're after, Admiral,
			ask me directly what you want to
			know. Then tell me exactly what's
			going on.

					QUINN
			I need a little more time,
			Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
			How much time? I won't tolerate
			my crew being harassed any longer.

					QUINN
			Remmick's full report is almost
			ready.

					PICARD
			I want to be here when he presents
			it.

					QUINN
			That has always been my intention.

	Quinn pushes a com button near his hand.

					QUINN
				(continuing)
			Commander Remmick, report to
			Admiral Quinn.

					REMMICK'S COM VOICE
			On my way, sir.

	Picard looks at Quinn sadly.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FOUR      40.

42   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			This has been a strain on our
			friendship.

					QUINN
			I know. Believe me, Jean-Luc,
			I regret that, but it has been
			necessary.

43   EXT. RELVA 7 (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

44   INT. RELVA 7 - CLASSROOM

	The four finalists are again in front of their separate
	computer screens. Chang is at the front of the room.

					CHANG
			This test will be graded as to
			the number of problems you
			complete within the allotted time.

	As the computers LIGHT UP, he LEAVES the room.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			The Carlundrum I.Q. Test will now
			appear. The task is to predict
			the variable patterns of Platonic
			Solids. Your responses will be
			timed. Begin.

	The four students stare at their separate screens as
	images APPEAR. Wesley watches the screen as various
	SHAPES (triangles, squares, etc.) APPEAR in various
	COLORS and PATTERNS, SPINNING in a space, ROTATING
	along their axes, and REAPPEARING with DIFFERENT
	markings. The PICTURE CHANGES rapidly from one to
	another in seemingly meaningless combinations. Wesley
	watches, then begins his move.

45   ANGLE ON WESLEY AND MORDOCK

	as they continue to predict the patterns and program
	the shapes and colors onto the screen before the
	computer does. Wesley is really having a good time.
	Mordock, on the other hand, is tense and misses one
	or two sequences, then has to go back.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FOUR      41.

46   ACROSS THE ROOM

	T'Shanik moves methodically and calmly through the
	problems. Oliana moves with great bursts of energy,
	then pauses.

47   WESLEY

	pushes the console with ease. The time is rapidly
	diminishing. Mordock begins to struggle.

					MORDOCK
			I... I can't get... it.

					WESLEY
			Don't fight it. Relax into it
			and just do it automatically.

					MORDOCK
			No... it's going too fast!

	Mordock jabs at the controls, but his fingers trip over
	one another. Wesley glances over to Mordock's screen.

					WESLEY
			You're doing all right...

	Wesley looks back to his screen, and keeps up, but has
	lost a few seconds.

					MORDOCK
			No... no. Wesley, I can't do it.

	Wesley glances away again, points at Mordock's screen.

					WESLEY
			(DIALOGUE TO BE WRITTEN)

	Mordock realizes he's right, and punches the
	combination in, finishing the test. The last set of
	SHAPES FLASH different COLORS. Wesley finishes his
	test a beat later.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Test completed.

	Mordock is very upset as Chang COMES BACK INTO the
	room.

					MORDOCK
			Mister Chang...

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FOUR      42.

47   CONTINUED:

					CHANG
			Congratulations, Mordock. That
			was the second fastest time
			recorded on this test. You all
			did well.

					MORDOCK
			It should not have been that way.
			Mister Crusher helped me.

					CHANG
			Yes. I know. An interesting
			choice, Mister Crusher. Especially
			considering how close you and Mister
			Mordock are in overall score.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

					CHANG
			You all have an hour to prepare
			for your last test.

					WESLEY
			The Psych Test, sir?

					CHANG
			We prefer to think of it as a
			psychological evaluation based
			on reactions to various individual
			problems.
				(smiles)
			But the Psych Test will do.

48   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Relva 7.

49   INT. ENTERPRISE - ADMIRAL'S QUARTERS

	Remmick ENTERS.

					REMMICK
			Sir.

					QUINN
			Please sit down, Mister Remmick.
			Proceed with your report.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FOUR      43.

49   CONTINUED:

	Picard is intent, ready and willing to hear Remmick's
	findings. Remmick is very uncomfortable.

					REMMICK
			Admiral, I've done my best to be
			objective during this
			investigation. And yet, I feel
			a sense of failure.

	He hesitates.

					QUINN
			Continue.

					REMMICK
			I couldn't find what you asked,
			sir. I spoke with officer after
			officer, at length. I probed the
			log reports. And I have found
			nothing wrong. Except, perhaps,
			a casual familiarity among the
			bridge crew, but... mostly that
			comes from a sense of teamwork.
				(beat)
			I'm sorry, sir. I did my best.

					QUINN
			Quite. You're dismissed,
			Commander.

					REMMICK
			Yes, sir.

	He gets up to leave, and pauses at the door.

					REMMICK
				(continuing)
			Captain Picard, my tour in the
			Inspector General's office will
			be up in six months. When I'm
			finished, this is where I'd like
			to serve, sir.

	He nods and LEAVES. Picard looks at Quinn.

					QUINN
			Don't judge the young man too
			harshly. He's a good officer.

					PICARD
			It's not him I'm judging.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FOUR      44.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					QUINN
			Don't judge me too harshly,
			either. Not until I'm finished.
			We had to be very sure about you.
				(beat)
			Some time ago, a few of us in
			Starfleet Command became
			suspicious of problems within
			the Federation.

					PICARD
			What kind of problems?

					QUINN
			Something or someone is trying
			to destroy the fabric of all we've
			built over the last two hundred
			years.

					PICARD
			What's your evidence?

					QUINN
			I can't go into that. Too many
			other people are involved. But
			if we're right, this is the most
			critical time in the history of
			the Federation.

					PICARD
			What do you want from me?

					QUINN
			I don't know if the threat is
			coming from within or from the
			outside. I need people I can trust
			in strong positions throughout
			the Federation.

					PICARD
			You have my complete support.
			You know that.

					QUINN
			Not enough. I want to promote
			you to admiral, Jean-Luc. I want
			you to take over as Commandant
			of Starfleet Academy.

					PICARD
			The Academy?

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FOUR      45.

49   CONTINUED: (3)

					QUINN
			Yes. I need you close.

					PICARD
			Then there was never a problem
			with the Enterprise.

					QUINN
			No. I had to be sure you hadn't
			been co-opted.

					PICARD
			Greg, the real issue is politics.
			I'm no good at politics. Surely
			there are others more suited.

	Picard isn't sure how to take all of this.

					QUINN
			I sense you're doubtful about
			this. All right. Suppose it's
			the rambling paranoia of an old
			man. Even if I am wrong, and I
			hope I am, you're still the best
			man for the job.

					PICARD
			I appreciate the value of what
			you're offering. It's not
			something I can decide quickly.

	Quinn pushes him.

					QUINN
			I need your answer soon, Captain.

					PICARD
			All right. You'll have it
			tonight, Admiral.

	As they shake hands, WE

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE      46.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. RELVA 7 (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

51   INT. RELVA 7 - CORRIDOR

	Wesley sits nervously waiting outside the Testing Room.
	He closes his eyes and tries to do breathing exercises
	to keep himself calm. Chang COMES OUT of the Testing
	Room.

					CHANG
			Mister Mordock will be finished with
			his Psych Test momentarily.

	Wesley watches the door, waiting. It slides OPEN, but
	no one is there. Then... Mordock EMERGES, badly
	shaken, his face covered with sweat. He looks down
	at his hands.

					WESLEY
			Mordock? Are you... all right?

	Mordock tries not to scare Wesley.

					MORDOCK
			I will be...

					CHANG
			Mister Crusher... you're next. Good
			luck.

	Chang gestures for Wesley to enter. Wesley hesitates,
	then STEPS THROUGH. The door slides SHUT behind him.

52   OMITTED

53   INT. RELVA 7 - TESTING ROOM

	An ordinary room. White walls, two or three chairs, no
	windows. Wesley looks around for some guidance as to
	the next step. He waits a beat, then looks around and
	decides to sit down. Still nothing.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE      47.

53   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Hello?

	He gets up and starts to pace.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			I'm here. I'm, uh, ready.

	Nothing. He sits down again.

					WESLEY
				(continuing; muttering)
			Maybe they forgot.

	Wesley jumps up again and resumes pacing.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Breathe. Gotta remember to
			breathe.

	He's startled by something -- a sound, a sense of
	something wrong. He becomes alert, checking out the
	room. He takes another deep breath, then realizes he
	hears something in the distance -- MUFFLED THUD. He
	moves towards the door he entered. He listens intently
	near the door, and hears a LOUDER NOISE. Wesley opens
	the door manually and ENTERS the corridor.

54   INT. RELVA 7 - LONG CORRIDOR

	Several more O.S. EXPLOSIONS. Wesley runs towards its
	source. He reaches a door and hears ALARMS RINGING
	and another EXPLOSION. The door says: "ENVIRONMENTAL
	MAINTENANCE LABORATORY." He runs down the empty
	corridor and YELLS.

					WESLEY
			Somebody help! Something's wrong
			in the lab!

	There is no response. Then he hears:

					TECHNICIAN #1 (V.O.)
			Help! We're trapped. Help!
			We're gonna die.

					COMPUTER VOICE (V.O.)
			Evacuate immediately. Sixty-five
			seconds to life-support seal-off.

	Wesley presses the wallplate and the door GLIDES OPEN.

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE      48.

55   INT. RELVA 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAB

	Wesley ENTERS cautiously. The door CLOSES behind him.
	WIND HOWLS through the room, which has been partially
	trashed by the explosions. It's FREEZING. A large
	pipe has fractured, allowing fumes of liquid hydrogen
	(or another gas) and a vortex of wind to act as a barrier
	between Wesley and the TWO TECHNICIANS.

	TECHNICIAN #1 is cowered in a corner, uninjured,
	YELLING, on the other side of the wind tunnel. His
	pathway out is partially blocked by debris, so he must
	cross the vortex to get to the door.

	TECHNICIAN #2, is trapped, under a piece of equipment
	on the far side of the vortex, not far from Technician
	#1.

	Wesley hesitates, then makes his way ACROSS the HOWLING
	WIND to the injured Technician. The WIND and COLD
	continue to batter the two of them.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Evacuate immediately. Forty-five
			seconds to life-support seal-off.

	Wesley tries to move the equipment off the trapped
	man.

					WESLEY
				(to Technician #1)
			Help me move this!

	The Technician remains cowered in the corner, shaking
	his head. Wesley keeps pushing the equipment.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			You have to help me!

					TECHNICIAN #1
			I can't! It's too late. We're
			going to die! The liquid
			hydrogen's gonna blow!

					TECHNICIAN #2
			Please don't leave me! The
			shut-off valve ruptured. If we
			don't get out of here fast,
			they'll seal us off to contain
			the explosion!

      STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE      49.

55   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Evacuate immediately. Twenty-five
			seconds to seal-off.

	Wesley finds something to use as a lever. The
	equipment begins to move slightly. Beads of sweat pour
	off Wesley's face as he makes a Herculean last effort.
	Technician #2's leg is free. Wesley drags him out.
	He turns to Technician #1.

					WESLEY
			Come on!

					TECHNICIAN #1
			There's no way out! I can't move
			through that!

					WESLEY
			You have to. I can't carry you
			both! You can walk. Come on.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Evacuate immediately. Five
			seconds to seal-off.

	Technician #1 remains terrified in the corner. Wesley
	hesitates a moment, then half-carries, half-drags
	Technician #2 through the vortex towards the exit.
	He looks back:

					WESLEY
			I'm sorry.

	Wesley pulls Technician #2 THROUGH THE DOOR to the
	corridor.

56   INT. RELVA 7 - CORRIDOR

	Wesley pulls Technician #2 THROUGH THE DOOR INTO the
	corridor. The door SNAPS SHUT behind him. Chang is
	standing there, waiting. Wesley's heart is pounding,
	his adrenaline up.

					WESLEY
			Officer Chang! There's been an...

					CHANG
			It's all right, Wesley.

	The "injured" Technician gets up, brushes himself off,
	and shakes Wesley's hand. Wesley's shocked.

          STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE          50.

56   CONTINUED:

					TECHNICIAN #2
			Thanks.

	He WALKS down the corridor, leaving Wesley with Chang.
	Wesley's still pale and breathing shallowly, when
	Technician #1 EXITS the Lab, nods to them both, and
	FOLLOWS the other Technician.

					CHANG.
			Excellent performance, Mister
			Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Performance?!... That was the test.

					CHANG
			Yes.

					WESLEY
			But a man died!

					CHANG
			Theoretically, yes. You had to
			make a choice. And you did.
			There's no right or wrong about
			it. Your greatest fear has been
			that you couldn't make that
			decision.

	Wesley just looks at him, and nods his head slowly.

					WESLEY
			Because of my father? Because
			Cap... someone made that choice
			and my father died.

	Chang smiles and pats Wesley on the shoulder.

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Relva 7.

58   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is standing as Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Sir?

          STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE          51.

58   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes, Number One?

					RIKER
			Mister Remmick has left the ship.

					PICARD
			Yes. He found nothing wrong on
			the Enterprise. You may inform
			the crew that Admiral Quinn is
			most impressed.

					RIKER
			Thank you. They'll be pleased...
			Can you explain now what he was
			after?

					PICARD
			They were after me, Number One.
			They want me to take over as
			Commandant of Starfleet Academy.

					RIKER
			Congratulations! What a wonderful
			choice, sir! You'll be able to
			shape the minds of the future
			leaders of Starfleet.

	He looks at Picard, realizes his ambivalence.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			You haven't decided what you're
			going to do.

					PICARD
			Yes I have, Number One. I'm
			going for a walk.

59   EXT. RELVA 7 (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

60   INT. RELVA 7 - CLASSROOM

	Chang is at the front of the class as the four students
	await his decision. Wesley, Oliana and Mordock are
	nervous, T'Shanik impassive.

          STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE          52.

60   CONTINUED:

					CHANG
			I'm proud of all of you. You've
			done a superb job. Each of you
			would make a fine Starfleet
			officer. It's unfair that only
			one candidate from Relva will
			attend the Academy this year --
			and a loss to the Federation if
			the rest of you do not return to
			test again... Mister Mordock will
			be the candidate. His results
			were slightly higher than Mister
			Crusher's. Congratulations, Mister
			Mordock. You are the first
			Benzite in Starfleet.

	Wesley slumps in his seat. Mordock looks at all of
	them, then turns to Chang.

					MORDOCK
			Thank you, sir, but it's not
			right. It shouldn't be me.
			Wesley lost points because he
			helped me. He shouldn't be
			punished for his generosity.

					CHANG
			He wasn't. He lost time, but
			it wasn't only that...
			Candidates, thank you and good
			luck.

	They all stand as Chang EXITS.

					MORDOCK
			I am sorry, Wesley.

					WESLEY
			It's okay. You deserved to win.
			Besides, you would've done the
			same thing for me.

	They all look questioningly at Mordock, who hesitates.
	Then he looks at his comrades:

					MORDOCK
			Yes. I believe I would.

	T'Shanik APPROACHES Mordock.

					T'SHANIK
			Congratulations.

          STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE          53.

60   CONTINUED: (2)

	She nods to the others and LEAVES the room as Oliana
	and Wesley shake hands with Mordock.

					OLIANA
			Well, personally, I hate losing.
			So you'd better be ready next
			year, Wesley. I won't be easy
			to beat.

	Wesley smiles at the thought of seeing her again,
	whatever the circumstances.

61   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

62
thru	OMITTED
63

64   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard strides down the corridor when he runs into
	Jake Kurland, who takes one look at him and would like
	to be anywhere else on the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Mister Kurland!

					JAKE
			Yes, sir.

	Picard is uncomfortable around him.

					PICARD
			Are you... feeling better?

					JAKE
			Yes, sir... I'm sorry I damaged
			the shuttle. But Mister Riker says
			I can work on fixing it as part
			of my "discipline" training.

					PICARD
			Good idea. I hope you learned
			that running away doesn't solve
			anything, young man.

					JAKE
			Yes, sir. I'm sorry I messed up.

          STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE          54.

64   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I know. But you did keep your
			wits about you out there... don't
			forget that.

					JAKE
			No, sir. And... thank you for
			saving my life.

	Now Picard would rather be anywhere else on the ship.

					PICARD
			You're welcome.

	He turns and WALKS BACK the other way.

64A  OMITTED

65   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Wesley stands there, alone and melancholy, staring at
	the starfield outside the window. Picard ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher? Why aren't you in
			your dress uniform for Admiral
			Quinn's farewell dinner?

					WESLEY
			I... I didn't think it would be
			appropriate.

					PICARD
			Why not?

					WESLEY
			I failed, Captain. I didn't get
			into the Academy. I failed you...
			and the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Ridiculous. Did you do your best?

	A beat. Wesley nods.

          STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE          55.

65   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			When you test next year -- and
			you will test again -- do you
			think your performance will
			improve?

					WESLEY
			Well, yes...

					PICARD
			Good. The only person you're
			truly competing against is
			yourself.

					WESLEY
			Then you're not disappointed?

					PICARD
			Your failures and successes have
			to be measured within, Wesley.
			Not by me or anyone else... But
			if it helps you to know this, I
			failed my first time. And you
			may not tell anyone!

					WESLEY
			You? You failed?

					PICARD
			Yes. But not the second time.
			Now, do me the honor of sitting
			next to me at dinner. I'm going
			to have to disappoint an old
			friend.

	Picard smiles at Wesley as they walk to the door.

65A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Quinn stand next to the platform. The only
	other person in the room is Tasha, at the controls.

					QUINN
			I wish I could convince you to
			change your mind.

					PICARD
			I'll serve you better here.

	Quinn gives up.

          STAR TREK: "Coming Of Age" - 12/30/87 - ACT FIVE          56.

65A  CONTINUED:

					QUINN
			This is where you belong.

					PICARD
			If you need me...

	Quinn brushes aside Picard's concern.

					QUINN
			I've been playing politics too
			long. Perhaps I see conspiracy
			everywhere. Don't worry.

	Quinn shakes Picard's hand and then steps onto the
	platform.

					QUINN
				(continuing)
			Safe travels, my friend.

	Quinn nods to Tasha, who works the console. Picard
	stares at Quinn for a long time, as if memorizing what
	he looks like. The admiral is BEAMED DOWN.

65B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard STEPS OFF the turbolift. He walks to where
	Wesley sits at the Conn, and stands between Wesley and
	Data.

					PICARD
			Set course to Algeron 4, Mister
			Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Course plotted and laid in, sir.

					PICARD
			You know, we're really alike, you
			and I. Both explorers to the
			core... Engage, Mister Crusher.

	Wesley smiles happily at Picard's praise.

66   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves off to its next destination, as WE:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END                             











                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                       "Heart Of Glory" 
                          #40271-120 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                       REV. FINAL DRAFT

                       JANUARY 13, 1988

         STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Heart Of Glory" 

                             CAST 

                PICARD             KLINGONS
                RIKER                CAPTAIN KORRIS
                BEVERLY              LIEUTENANT KONMEL
                DATA                 KUNIVAS
                TASHA                CAPTAIN K'NERA
                WORF               
                GEORDI              
                NURSE              
                GUARD (RAMOS)      
                Non-Speaking       
                  MOTHER             
                  DAUGHTER           
                  SECURITY TEAM      
                  ONE GUARD          

         STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Heart Of Glory" 

                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              Main bridge
              Transporter Room         THE BATRIS
              Sickbay
              Guest Quarters
              Various corridors
              Security Area
              Main Engineering
          
            THE BATRIS
              corridor
              Main Engineering
              Auxiliary Control Room
              - Engineering Compartment

       STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - TEASER       1.
                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "Heart Of Glory"                            

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

A1	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving at sub-warp.

1    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Minimum BRIDGE CREW -- TASHA; GEORDI is at Conn; DATA at
	Ops; RIKER and PICARD in the Command Position. WORF
	turns from his Aft Station.

					WORF
			Captain! Communication from
			Starfleet. They have recorded
			a disturbance in the Neutral Zone.

2    REACTIONS

					PICARD
			What is the nature of the
			disturbance?

					WORF
			A battle. Quadrant nine --
			coordinates zero-seven-zero, mark
			three. No information who is
			involved. They are asking if we
			can investigate.

					PICARD
			Answer "affirmative."
				(to Geordi)
			Lieutenant La Forge, lay in the
			course.

					DATA
			Captain, I have no reports of any
			Federation ships in that area.

					RIKER
			Ferengi?

					PICARD
			It's a little out of their area.

     STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - TEASER     2.

2    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Should we separate the saucer?

					PICARD
			Let's get some more information
			first.

					GEORDI
			Course set.

					PICARD
			Speed -- warp seven.

					GEORDI
			Warp seven. Aye.

					PICARD
			Engage.

3    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it warps towards us.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

It's very tense. Worf at Science; Data at Ops; Picard --
alert, watching.

					GEORDI
			We are approaching the Neutral
			Zone.

					TASHA
			Sir... Sensors indicate several
			recent photon explosions and heavy
			phaser activity.

					DATA
			I have analyzed the residue of
			the explosives. They are not of
			any known Ferengi design. It is
			possibly Romulan.

	Picard REACTS.

       STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - TEASER       3.

4    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			That's a name we haven't heard
			for a while.

					RIKER
			And I could have gone a lot longer
			without hearing it.

					PICARD
			If the Romulans have returned to
			this sector we should know about
			it.

					RIKER
			Shall we move to the Battle
			bridge?

					PICARD
			Not yet. Worf, any further
			activity?

					WORF
			Negative, sir.

					PICARD
			Slow to half impulse.

					GEORDI
			Slowing to one-half impulse.

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship comes out of warp speed.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone is tense and expectant.

					GEORDI
			Entering quadrant nine-zero-seven,
			mark three.

					PICARD
			Shields and deflectors up.

					DATA
			I have located a ship. It is
			drifting.

     STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - TEASER     4.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			On the Main Viewer.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

7    ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	There is a distant ship.

					PICARD
			Magnify!

	The IMAGE on the Screen INCREASES in size. It is now
	possible to see extensive battle damage.

					DATA
			The life-support systems on the
			ship are failing, propulsion,
			navigation, and all
			communication, inoperative.

					PICARD
			Any trace of the other ship?

					DATA
			None, sir.

					RIKER
			If it is a Romulan vessel, it
			could be cloaked.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Send this to Starfleet. We are
			entering the Neutral Zone.
				(to Geordi)
			Get us in a little closer, Mister
			La Forge. Stay sharp everyone.

8    OMITTED

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	which displays THE BATRIS. Everyone studies the damaged
	vessel as the Enterprise moves around it.

       STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - TEASER       5.

9    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It's Talarian.

					PICARD
			Any life signs?

					WORF
			Nothing yet.

	There is a lot of tension.

					DATA
			I have identified the vessel.
			It is the Batris. A general
			cargo vessel.

					RIKER
			Long way from home.

					PICARD
			Stay sharp. If this is a result
			of a Romulan attack, they could
			still be in the area.

					WORF
			Captain. Possible life signs.

					PICARD
			What do you mean "possible?"

					WORF
			I cannot be positive. The
			readings emanate from a location
			near what is left of Main
			Engineering. There is a great
			deal of magnetic and radioactive
			clutter making a positive
			determination difficult.

					RIKER
			I'll prepare an away team.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Yar, remain at your
			post. Whoever attacked the
			freighter may still be in the
			area.

					TASHA
				(reluctantly)
			Aye, sir.

       STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - TEASER       6.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Data, Geordi. Let's go.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant La Forge, are we close
			enough to use the Visual Acuity
			transmitter?

					GEORDI
			We can try it, sir.

					PICARD
			Then please do. And Number One -
			everything about this seems wrong.

					RIKER
			Agreed. It smells like a trap.

	And they DEPART.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

    STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT ONE    7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it slowly APPROACHES the other ship.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41503.7.
			We have entered the Neutral Zone.
			A Talarian freighter has been
			severely damaged in a battle.
			Why, and with whom is unknown.
			Personal note: I hope this event
			is not a precursor of things to
			come, and that the peace which
			has endured for the last several
			decades will continue.

11   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Riker, Data and Geordi have gathered and are preparing
	to beam over. A check of equipment. Geordi clips on
	the transmitter for his VISOR.

					RIKER
			What exactly does that device do?

					GEORDI
			Data and I have been working on
			a way to transmit what my VISOR
			sees. If it works, the bridge
			will be able to monitor us.

					DATA
			It is very restricted. The signal
			from Geordi's VISOR is so complex
			that it is difficult to encode
			and breaks down easily.

					RIKER
			That means it doesn't have much
			range.

					GEORDI
			Correct. The effective range is
			a few kilometers, but we're
			working on that.
				(touches communicator)
			Bridge, this is Lieutenant La
			Forge.

       STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE       8.

11   CONTINUED:

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			This is the bridge.

					GEORDI
			I have attached the Visual Acuity
			Transmitter.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			We are receiving.

					GEORDI
			I am switching off.

12   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as they gather on the Transporter Pad.

					RIKER
			Set phasers on stun.

	They all check their weapons.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Let's be ready for anything.

	He takes a quick, final look at his team.

					RIKER
				(continuing; to the
				 TRANSPORTER CHIEF)
			Energize.

13   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	The corridor is very DIMLY LIGHTED. There is evidence
	of the recent battle everywhere. Charred walls -
	damaged bulkheads. The transporter effect brings the
	away team INTO THE SCENE. They are very tense. Data
	scans with his tricorder as the others look around.

14   GEORDI

	steps slightly to the side.

					GEORDI
			La Forge to Enterprise.

       STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE       9.

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard on the bridge.

					PICARD
			This is the Enterprise.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Captain, I am switching on the
			transmitter.

					PICARD
			Ready to receive.
				(to the bridge crew)
			Put this on the Main Viewer.

	He leans forward as the IMAGE COMES ON the Screen.
	For the first time, Picard sees as Geordi sees.
	(Pattern and image to be determined.)

					PICARD
			Extraordinary.

16   INTERCUT

	The other members of the bridge crew as they, too,
	REACT with astonishment.

					PICARD
			I understand him better than I
			ever have.

17   MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Geordi's VISIONS. (TBD)

18   ANGLE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	For a moment all else is forgotten as he is consumed
	by the image on the Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			Geordi. What was that? Over to
			the left.

	Geordi looks to the left.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			What?

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE      10.

18   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			That -- right there? No -- back.
			Yes. That -- right there. What
			is it?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			It's Commander Riker.

					PICARD
			To me it's just an undefined
			upright form, standing in a wild
			visual frenzy. Can you filter out
			the extraneous information?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			No, I get it all simultaneously.

					PICARD
			It's a jumble. How can you make
			heads or tails of it?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			I select what I want to see and
			disregard the rest.

					PICARD
			How is that possible?

19   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	Geordi chuckles.

					GEORDI
			How, in a noisy room, can you pick
			out one specific voice or sound?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			It's something you learn.

					GEORDI
			Exactly. It's something I have
			learned. Does that make it
			clearer?

20   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard stares at the viewscreen, trying to accomplish
	in minutes what took Geordi a lifetime to learn.

    STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT ONE    11.

20   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes. Look over at Data.

	Geordi complies and WE SEE the difference between them
	from Geordi's point of view.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			There's an aura around Data.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Yes, of course. He's an android.

21   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	Data and Riker are getting impatient with this
	conversation.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			From the way you say that, you
			must think we all see it.

					GEORDI
			Don't you?

					RIKER
			Captain - I don't mean to break
			this up, but...

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Yes, of course, Number One.
			Proceed.

	Riker leads the away team down the corridor.

					DATA
			I am detecting high levels of
			Deuterium gas. Probably coming
			from the leakage in the drive
			system.

					RIKER
			Toxic?

					DATA
			Not as yet.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE      12.

22   OMITTED

23   INT. BATRIS - ANOTHER ANGLE - CORRIDOR

	As the members of the Enterprise move forward, the
	damage becomes move extensive. They pause at an
	intersection.

					DATA
			The life signs are emanating from
			the far side of Engineering.

					RIKER
			What's the safest way around?

					DATA
			All routes are equally dangerous.

					GEORDI
			Which one is the least dangerous?

					DATA
			There is no significant
			difference.

					RIKER
			Then steady on.

	Geordi notices something.

					GEORDI
			Commander, a fissure is developing
			in the bulkhead. The skin of the
			ship is losing its integrity.

					RIKER
			Where? I don't see it.

					GEORDI
			There.

	Riker looks, but still cannot see anything except the
	charred bulkhead.

24   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard is standing in front of the Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			Step closer.

	Geordi complies.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE      13.

24   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			It looks to me like a spectrograph
			indicating metal fatigue. Is that
			how you interpret it?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Correct, Captain.

25   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	Riker steps up beside Geordi.

					RIKER
			How long before the hull ruptures?

					GEORDI
			Impossible to be exact. Five
			minutes -- probably less.

					RIKER
			Come on.

25A  ANOTHER ANGLE

	They move forward into the DARKENED corridor toward
	the WHITE GLOW coming from what was the Engineering
	Section of the Batris.

25B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SCENE 35)

	as Picard watches Geordi's POV, his IMAGE BREAKS UP,
	then GOES OUT.

					PICARD
			I've lost the transmission.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Signal overload. I'm surprised
			it lasted this long.

26   INT. BATRIS - MAIN ENGINEERING

	As the away team COMES to the entrance. All except
	Data cover up against the heat and INTENSE LIGHT.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE      14.

27   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Picard and the others on the bridge listen to what
	is happening on the Batris.

28   INT. BATRIS - MAIN ENGINEERING

	Data makes a sweep with his tricorder.

					DATA
			The life signs are very strong
			now. They are coming from over
			there.

					RIKER
			Is there any other way around?

					DATA
			Negative. This is the only way.
			I think the safest way to proceed
			is for me to cross alone. The
			heat and toxic gases have less
			effect on me.

					RIKER
			Agreed.

29   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Data walks through the maelstrom.

30   ANGLE ON RIKER AND GEORDI

	They watch Data DISAPPEAR through the wall of heated
	gases.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard listens.

32   INT. BATRIS - MAIN ENGINEERING

	Riker and Geordi wait impatiently.

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As Picard listens.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE      15.

34   INT. BATRIS - MAIN ENGINEERING

	What Picard saw was Data RETURNING. He pauses halfway
	across the Engineering compartment.

					DATA
			I found them. The door to their
			compartment is jammed.

	One by one they cover up from the intense heat and
	SPRINT ACROSS the Engineering section.

35   OMITTED

36   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	They arrive in front of the sealed compartment. The
	damage here is more severe. Torn pieces of bulkhead
	block the door to the compartment.

					DATA
			The control mechanism. It is
			inoperative.

	Riker squeezes his arm through a twisted piece of metal
	and pounds on the door.

					RIKER
			This is Commander Riker of the
			USS Enterprise. Can you hear me?

	There is no response.

					DATA
			I advise against the use of
			phasers. The gas buildup is too
			great, Commander.

					GEORDI
			Yes. A phaser discharge now could
			blow us all out of here.

	They BACK OFF.

37   OMITTED

38   INT. BATRIS - DOOR TO AUXILIARY CONTROL ROOM

	Data clears the doorway of debris.

    STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT ONE    16.

39   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is frustrated at no longer being able to see
	what's happening to the away team.

					PICARD
			What's going on?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We are about to force the door.

40   INT. BATRIS - DOOR TO AUXILIARY CONTROL ROOM

	as Data steps closer to the door. With considerable
	difficulty he wedges one hand in between the sliding
	door panels. Then slowly he gets the other hand in
	place. Data, now with both hands in between the door
	panels, puts his great strength to work again, and
	slowly pries the doors APART.

41
thru	OMITTED
42

43   ANOTHER ANGLE

	As soon as there is enough of an opening, both Riker
	and Geordi put their shoulders to the job, and between
	them all the door is OPENED. Riker STEPS THROUGH.

44   INT. BATRIS - ENGINEERING COMPARTMENT

	As Riker ENTERS the room he sees TWO BLURRED FIGURES.
	The first steps forward. It's dreamlike. A figure
	looms out of the DARKNESS. A very tall, very fierce
	KLINGON.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			What is it? What are you seeing?

					RIKER
			Klingons.

45   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard REACTS to this new twist.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE      17.

45   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Klingons.

	Worf REACTS.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

46   OMITTED

46A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 47A)

					PICARD
			Tasha, go to Transporter Room
			Three. I want you there when the
			away team returns.

47   INT. BATRIS - ENGINEERING COMPARTMENT

	The Klingon, KORRIS, moves forward to begin formalized
	greetings.

					KORRIS
			I am Korris.

					RIKER
			We'll handle the formalities later -
			right now we have to get off
			this ship. Are there any others
			still alive?

					KORRIS
			No.

	Data APPEARS in the torn hatchway.

					DATA
			I believe there is a quicker way
			out of here.

					GEORDI
			Let's go.

	Riker indicates a third figure on the floor.

					RIKER
			Check him, Data.

	Data steps over and scans the figure with his
	tricorder.

					DATA
			He is alive -- but just barely.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      19.

47   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Pick him up and let's get out of
			here.

	Data starts to lift the stricken man. Korris steps up
	beside Data.

					KORRIS
			No. I will carry him.

					DATA
			As you wish.

47A  OMITTED

48   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	as the group hurries through the debris. There is a
	BOILING, RUMBLING EFFECT on the ship.

					GEORDI
			We're out of time, Commander -- the
			ship's going to blow.

					RIKER
			Transporter Room, have you got
			a lock on us?

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Not yet. Too much interference.
			You have to get farther away from
			the Engineering section.

	Behind them there is an ominous change in the GAS
	BUILDUP.

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone watches the screen. Worf, from his Science
	Station where he is monitoring the Batris:

					WORF
			Sir, the Engineering section is
			at critical. Destruction of the
			Batris is imminent.

    STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT TWO    20.

50   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	They come to a bend in the corridor, turn the corner
	and bump into a solid wall of debris.

					RIKER
			End of the line. Transporter
			Room, we've gone as far as we can.
			Get us off -- now!

	The away team and the Klingons stand ready to beam.

51   OMITTED

52   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	as Lieutenant Yar tries to get a solid fix on the away
	team.

					TASHA
			It's not good. I can't get
			locked on.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			They're out of options. Do it.

	Tasha energizes.

53   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	The BEAM OUT BEGINS, then STOPS, then TRIES TO START
	again.

54   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Tasha shakes her head in frustration, makes an attempt
	to fine-tune her equipment and tries again.

55   INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	A CLOUD BOILS up at the end of the corridor. There is
	a CRACKLING SOUND, followed by a RUMBLE.

	ANGLE ON THE AWAY TEAM

	They REACT.

    STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT TWO    21.

56   EXT. SPACE - THE BATRIS (OPTICAL)

	As it BLOWS UP.

56A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	REACTION to the explosion of the Batris and the concern
	that the away team may have been lost.

57   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	As the six figures slowly STACK UP on the platform.

					RIKER
			Bridge, this is Commander Riker.
			We are taking the survivors to
			Sickbay.

					TASHA
				(steps over to the
				 platform)
			I'll need your weapons.

58   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, relieved, gets up from his Command Chair.

					PICARD
			I'll be in Sickbay.

					WORF
			Captain. Request permission to
			join you.

	Picard hesitates for a beat, then:

					PICARD
			Granted.

59   INT. SICKBAY

	BEVERLY and her NURSE are working on the most seriously
	injured Klingon. Riker is slightly off to the side.
	Data and Geordi have returned to their duties. Picard
	and Worf ENTER. The two Klingons REACT with surprise
	at seeing one of their countrymen.

					PICARD
			Situation, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			His injuries are serious.

	Picard then turns to the other two.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      22.

59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I am Jean-Luc Picard, the captain
			of this vessel.

					KORRIS
			My name is Korris -- captain of
			the Klingon Defense Force. This
			is Lieutenant Konmel.

					PICARD
			Do you mind telling me what
			happened?

					KORRIS
			Not at all.

					PICARD
			Firstly, what were you doing on
			that ship? It's not Klingon.

					KORRIS
			We were passengers. The Talarians
			were taking us to outpost
			M-Zed-Five.

					PICARD
			What was the ship doing in the
			Neutral Zone?

					KORRIS
			We were attacked without warning
			by a Ferengi cruiser. During the
			course of the battle we must have
			unknowingly entered the Neutral
			Zone.

					WORF
			The weapons were not Ferengi.

	Now the two Klingons turn their full attention on Worf.
	It's a time for evaluation.

					KORRIS
			What is your name?

					WORF
			I am Lieutenant Worf.

					KORRIS
			And you are a member of this
			crew?

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      23.

59   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Yes.

	Korris pauses a beat, then continues.

					KORRIS
			You are correct. The weapons were
			Klingon, but the vessel was
			Ferengi.

					PICARD
			What precipitated the attack?

					KORRIS
			I don't know -- we were in our
			quarters.

					KONMEL
			The captain of the freighter had
			no combat experience so he did
			not anticipate the first attack,
			which was nearly fatal.

					KORRIS
			We took control -- with his
			permission. The Ferengi called
			for surrender. I told the captain
			to agree to all their terms. We
			had one chance -- I was confident
			it would be enough.

					KONMEL
			As adversaries the Ferengi are
			not very worthy.

	Worf listens with relish to the story of the battle.

					WORF
			Still, your weapons were limited,
			and their ship superior.

					KORRIS
			Yes -- all we had was an ancient
			battery of Merculite rockets.
			Our only chance was to trick them
			into lowering their shields.

					KONMEL
			We reduced power and lured them
			in.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      24.

59   CONTINUED: (3)

					KORRIS
			They suspected nothing.

					KONMEL
			Then, when they lowered their
			shields to beam over a boarding
			party, we opened fire.

					WORF
			Your strategy was very sound.

					PICARD
			There are still a few items that
			are not clear.

					KORRIS
			Captain -- we are hungry and tired.

					PICARD
			Yes, of course.

					KORRIS
			If there is anything more you need
			to know about this incident -- we
			will be available.

					WORF
			Permission to show our guests to
			their quarters, Captain.

					PICARD
			Permission granted.

	Worf leads them OUT of Sickbay.

					RIKER
			What do you think, Captain?

					PICARD
			There's a lot more to this than
			we've been told. Why was the
			Talarian ship so far off course?
			What was its point of departure?

					RIKER
			And why would three Klingon
			officers hitch a ride on a broken-down
			freighter?

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      25.

59   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			Contact Starfleet -- find out what
			they know about Korris and
			company.

					RIKER
			It will take forty-eight hours
			for a message to get to Starfleet
			on subspace frequency.

					PICARD
			They are going to be with us for
			a while; we might as well learn
			all we can about them.

					RIKER
			Do you think I should have a
			security team assigned to our
			guests?

					PICARD
			No -- Worf is capable of dealing
			with anything that may arise.
				(to Beverly)
			How's your patient, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Not good. I'll keep you posted.

	Riker and Picard EXIT. Beverly's expression offers
	little cause for hope.

60   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	as Worf and the two Klingons ENTER. In the b.g.,
	Konmel goes directly to the food station. As Worf and
	Korris APPROACH the table, Konmel orders a Klingon meal -
	complete with Klingon ale.

        KORRIS                        KONMEL
Sit, friend - let us eat.       O'MAT - GRI - T'M -
I did not know there are.       PFFIOTS -
Klingons serving on human
Starfleet vessels.

        WORF
As far as I know, I am
the only one.

	Konmel comes over and pours three great glasses of ale.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      26.

60   CONTINUED:

					KORRIS
			Tell me, what it is like for the
			hunter to lie down with the prey?
			Have they tamed you -- or have you
			always been docile?

					KONMEL
			Does it make you gentle? Has it
			filled your heart with peace?

					KORRIS
			Do glorious battles no longer
			inspire your dreams?

					WORF
			Why do you mock me? Why do you
			wish to anger me?

					KORRIS
			Only to see if it is still
			possible.

					WORF
			It is.

	The two Klingons give Worf a long look of evaluation.

61   OMITTED

62   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly's aide (Nurse) calls to her.

					NURSE
			Doctor Crusher. I think you'd
			better look at this.

	Beverly COMES OUT of her office and INTO Sickbay.

					NURSE
				(continuing)
			The Klingon's condition is
			worsening.

	Beverly comes over and makes a quick examination. The
	Klingon's body JERKS VIOLENTLY.

					BEVERLY
			He's convulsing.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      27.

62   CONTINUED:

	She does what is possible, but his condition has gone
	too far.

63   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	The Klingons are finishing their meal. Worf has
	touched neither his food nor drink.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Commander Korris, this is Captain
			Picard.

					KORRIS
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I am sorry to report -- your
			comrade's injuries are beyond our
			medical abilities.

64   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard is there with Worf, Korris and Konmel.

					BEVERLY
			He's dying.

	Korris and Konmel APPROACH their dying comrade.

65   ANGLE ON THE KLINGONS

	as they STEP OVER to the examining table. Korris takes
	KUNIVAS' head in his hands and turns it toward him.
	Kunivas opens his eyes and looks up. Korris leans
	forward and with his thumbs he keeps the dying man's
	eyes from closing. Korris leans even closer. Worf
	is drawn to them.

66   ANGLE ON WORF

	with Beverly and Picard standing beside him, watching
	the strange ritual.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      28.

67   ANGLE ON THE KLINGONS

	It is intense, and very private. From one of the
	three, or maybe from all of them, it's difficult to
	tell, there comes a LOW RUMBLING GROWL as the moment
	of death approaches. Then -- with a SHUDDER it happens.
	The wounded man dies. For a beat, Korris continues to
	stare into the dead man's eyes. Then, like an
	explosion from the bowels of Valhalla -- the living
	Klingons, including Worf, throw back their heads and
	ROAR.

67A  ANGLE ON PICARD AND BEVERLY

	as they REACT to the ritual.

68   OMITTED

69   BACK TO SCENE

	The three Klingons, shoulders touching -- faces skyward
	-- fill the room with a SOUND which comes from deep
	inside them. It is not the WAIL of the dead, but the
	exaltation of the victorious. Then -- as one, they
	stop. The looks they exchange between them are the
	looks of men who have participated in a great and noble
	victory.

70   ANGLE ON PICARD AND BEVERLY

	Both are awed by the ceremony.

70A  KONMEL AND DEAD KLINGON

	Konmel pauses by the dead Klingon -- as if to say a
	final farewell. While no one is looking, he removes
	the spike from his comrade's boot.

71   BACK TO SCENE

	It's QUIET. The three Klingons are content.

					BEVERLY
			Is there any special arrangement
			you would like for the body?

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO      29.

71   CONTINUED:

					KORRIS
			It is only an empty shell now.
			Please treat it as such.

	He EXITS with Konmel. Worf FOLLOWS and he exchanges
	a look with Picard as he passes.

72   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - ACT THREE30.        

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

74   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf, Korris and Konmel walk along.

					KONMEL
			The opponent that killed Kunivas
			should have been an enemy -- then
			his death would have been even
			more glorious.

					WORF
				(stunned by the
				 revelation)
			If the opponent was not an
			enemy... who was it?

	For a beat, neither Korris nor Konmel answer.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Tell me -- what really happened?

	Korris gives Worf a long steady gaze.

					KORRIS
			I do not wish to anger you. We
			are after all, brothers lost among
			the infidels.
				(he pauses; then)
			How did you come to this ship and
			that uniform?

					WORF
			Through an act of kindness. The
			Romulans attacked the Khitomer
			outpost. Everyone was killed.
			I was buried under the rubble and
			left for dead. A human Starfleet
			officer found me. He took me to
			his home on Gault and told his
			wife to raise me as his son.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - ACT THREE31.        

74   CONTINUED:

					KONMEL
			How old were you?

					WORF
			Before the age of inclusion --

					KONMEL
			That young?

					KORRIS
				(with disdain)
			Gault is a farming colony.

					WORF
			When my foster brother and I were
			of age we entered the Starfleet
			Academy. He hated it and returned
			to Gault. I stayed.

					KONMEL
			You haven't spent much time among
			your own kind.

					WORF
			Almost none.

					KORRIS
			So when the night was still and
			quiet, and the sound of the blood
			rushing through your veins filled
			your ears, the only way to
			silence it was to slip out into
			the night and, like the hunter
			that spawned you, join in the
			struggle of life and death... but
			you were unable...

					KONMEL
			... And those around you did not
			understand. You frightened them.

					KORRIS
			They shunned you. Cursed you.
			Called you vile names, and you
			knew not why. Even now do you
			know why you are driven? Why you
			cannot relent -- or repent -- or
			confess -- or abstain? How could
			you know? There have been no other
			Klingons to lead you to that
			knowledge.

     STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE     32.

74   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Yes -- those feelings are part of
			me, but I control them. They do
			not rule me.

					KORRIS
			Yes, to fit in, the humans demand
			you change the one thing you
			cannot change. Yet, because you
			cannot -- you do, for that too is
			the mark of the warrior. You said
			I mock you -- I do not. I salute
			you.

	There is a pause as the bonding which began in the
	death ritual, now continues.

					KONMEL
			But, against whom do you test
			yourself? Against what enemy do
			you charge into battle?

					WORF
			I have been in battle.

	Korris moves closer to Worf.

					KORRIS
			Then you understand.

					WORF
			I do.

					KORRIS
			Brother, this peace, this
			alliance, is like a living death
			to warriors like us.

					KONMEL
			You are right, we lied to your
			captain. We commandeered that
			freighter -- left the crew behind,
			and were in search of a place
			where we could live our lives as
			true Klingons.

					WORF
			You did not fight the Ferengi.

					KORRIS
			It was one of our own cruisers
			sent to bring us back.

     STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE     33.

74   CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
				(surprised)
			You destroyed a Klingon ship?

					KORRIS
			I did not want to battle our
			brothers. But, we had no choice.
			Our leaders sent the cruiser.
			They have been corrupted by the
			illusion of peace.

					KONMEL
			They have traded our birthright
			-- so they may die in their
			sleep...

					KORRIS
			... A peace that makes the Klingon
			heart that beats in my chest
			wither and die.

	Worf looks at his fellow warriors for a long beat.
	Korris changes the mood.

					KORRIS
				(continuing)
			Is it permitted for you to show
			us around this ship?

					WORF
			Yes -- of course.

75   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Other than Worf, the crew is in their usual positions.

					DATA
			Captain, long-range sensors
			indicate another vessel
			approaching this area.

					PICARD
			Can you identify it, Mister Data?

					DATA
			No, sir. Not yet.

					PICARD
			Keep a close watch on it. We're
			too close to the Neutral Zone for
			it to be random.

     STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE     34.

76   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Worf proudly leads Korris and Konmel through, and the
	two visitors are suitably impressed.

					KONMEL
			What magnificent battles we could
			have at the helm of this ship.

	Worf gives him a sharp look.

					WORF
			Perhaps your dreams of glory no
			longer fit the time. They
			belong buried with the past.

					KORRIS
			Standing here we will never know.
			The answer lies out there. Our
			instincts will lead us.

					KONMEL
			Instincts that have not been
			dulled by living among "civilized"
			men.

	Worf studies him for a long beat.

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The usual crew.

					PICARD
			I believe, Number One, that was
			the first time outsiders witnessed
			the Klingon death ritual. I think
			I can figure out why they look
			into the dying man's eyes - but
			the howling... ?

					DATA
			It is a warning.

					PICARD
			To whom?

					DATA
			They are warning the dead -- beware --
			a Klingon warrior is about to
			arrive.

	A shiver passes over Riker's body.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT THREE     35.        

77   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Captain, the unidentified vessel
			is moving towards us at warp five.
			Intersect in one hour, sixteen
			minutes, thirty-three seconds.

					PICARD
			Can we get a visual?

					GEORDI
			I can try, sir.

	Geordi works the controls. A PINPOINT APPEARS on the
	Main Viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

	Geordi works the controls some more. A Klingon warship
	APPEARS.

78   OMITTED

79   ANGLE ON CREW

	as they stare at the viewer.

					RIKER
			Klingons.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies,
			Lieutenant Yar.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
			To Klingon cruiser -- this is
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
			USS Enterprise.

80   FAVOR MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	As the image of the Klingon, CAPTAIN K'NERA, APPEARS.

					K'NERA
			I am Commander K'Nera. What is
			your purpose in this area?

     STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE     36.

80   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We came to investigate a battle.
			We rescued three Klingon
			survivors.

					K'NERA
			Is that all that is left of the
			crew of the cruiser T'Acog?

					PICARD
			These men are not from the
			cruiser, they are off the
			freighter Batris. The leader is
			Captain Korris.

	The Klingon Commander REACTS with anger.

					K'NERA
			You have him? On your ship? He
			is alive?

					PICARD
			Yes.

					K'NERA
			He is a criminal. A renegade who
			with two others stole that
			freighter, and somehow destroyed
			the Klingon cruiser sent to bring
			them back. We expect the
			criminals to be delivered into
			our custody as soon as we are
			within transporter range.

	K'Nera CLICKS OFF.

					PICARD
				(to Tasha)
			Where are they now?

	Tasha checks her console.

					TASHA
			They are with Worf on Deck
			Seventeen.

					PICARD
			Deck Seventeen?

     STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE     37.

80   CONTINUED: (2)

					TASHA
			Yes, sir -- next to the auxiliary
			turbolift to the Battle Bridge.
			Shall I alert Lieutenant Worf?

					PICARD
			No. Send a security team to Deck
			Seventeen.

					RIKER
			Captain, you don't think Worf
			would allow them access to the
			Battle Bridge?

					PICARD
			Right now, Number One, we cannot
			assume anything.

					TASHA
			Captain, should I stay at my
			tactical position or lead the
			security team?

					PICARD
			Lead the security team. And
			Lieutenant -- remember with whom
			you are dealing.

					TASHA
			Aye, sir.

81   INT. CORRIDOR

	The three Klingons walk. Korris stops and faces Worf.

					KORRIS
			We have heard this ship can
			separate in time of battle.

					WORF
			Yes. When relieved of its bulk,
			the Enterprise becomes an
			exceptional weapon.

	Behind Worf, Korris sees the security team ENTER the
	corridor. He instinctively knows why they are there.

					TASHA
			Worf.

	He turns.

     STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE     38.

81   CONTINUED:

					KORRIS
			They are here for us.

					TASHA
			Step to the side.

					WORF
			What is the problem?

					TASHA
			The captain wants those two taken
			into custody.

	Worf looks at the two Klingons.

					KORRIS
			Do not let them take us, Worf.
			Help us.

					KONMEL
			Listen to the voice of your blood.
			You are not "of" these people.

81A  ANGLE ON WORF

	He looks into Korris' eyes. This is a moment of
	decision for Worf. Then he looks down the corridor.

81B  INT. CORRIDOR - WORF'S POV

	as Tasha and her security team edge CLOSER.

81C  ANGLE ON WORF, KORRIS AND KONMEL

	Worf looks at Korris, then glances to the turbolift,
	which is only two steps away. Korris thinks he has
	read the thoughts racing through Worf's mind.

					KORRIS
			Yes. Join us.

81D  ANGLE ON WORF

	It's a moment of decision, but it's impossible for us
	to tell which way Worf is going to go, and WE:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR      39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

82   INT. CORRIDOR

	As before -- Worf and the two Klingons; Tasha and her
	security team. Suddenly, the turbolift doors located
	between them, OPEN and a mother and her young daughter
	STEP OFF. As the little girl turns, she almost runs
	into Korris. The girl FREEZES. The mother is
	surprised to find the two Klingons standing there.
	(Worf wears a Starfleet uniform and doesn't evoke the
	same visceral response.)

82A  ANGLE ON TASHA

	She instantly recognizes how the dynamics of the
	situation have changed.

					TASHA
				(urgently)
			GO BACK!

83   ANGLE BY THE TURBOLIFT

	The woman FREEZES. The little girl stands STARING up
	at Korris.

83A  INTERCUT

	Everyone involved -- they can only wait to see what
	Korris does.

83B  ANGLE ON KORRIS

	He glances over at Worf.

83C  ANGLE ON WORF

	Korris senses, as do we, that Worf will protect the
	little girl.

   STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT FOUR   40.

83D  BACK TO SCENE

	As Tasha watches, Korris slowly reaches down and picks
	up the little girl. The mother catches her breath.
	Tasha EDGES FORWARD and touches her communicator.

					TASHA
			Bridge -- we have a hostage
			situation on Deck Seventeen.

	Korris shoots her a glance. Then -- milking the moment
	slightly -- he turns and hands the little girl to Worf,
	who smiles as he takes her. Tasha looks relieved and
	surprised as she touches her communicator.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Bridge, this is Lieutenant Yar
			-- disregard. The situation is
			under control.

	She WALKS FORWARD and confronts Korris and Konmel.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			By order of the captain, you are
			confined to Security.

	Korris smiles and looks over at Worf, then turns and
	allows the security team to LEAD him and Konmel AWAY.
	Worf delivers the little girl to her grateful mother.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			I thought for a minute we had a
			problem.

					WORF
			Oh?

					TASHA
			Yes. It looked like Korris was
			going to hold the little girl as
			a hostage.

					WORF
			That is not our way.

	Worf looks down the corridor as the security team of
	six LEADS the Klingons OFF.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Cowards take hostages -- Klingons
			do not.

	Tasha REACTS and FOLLOWS after the Security team.

   STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT FOUR   41.

84   OMITTED

85   INT. CORRIDOR - ANOTHER ANGLE

	The Klingons appear to be going along. None of the
	tension associated with someone about to make a break
	or do something violent.

86   INT. CORRIDOR - DOORWAY TO SECURITY AREA (OPTICAL)

	The Klingons are placed in what serves as the Security
	Holding Area. A forcefield surrounds the door. Two
	guards are left outside.

86A  INT. SECURITY ROOM

	The tension, which was missing after their capture,
	returns.

					KORRIS
			R'oiaro.

	Konmel nods his agreement. It's clear these two
	haven't played all their cards.

87   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard has his eye on the aft turbolift, as Worf
	EMERGES and goes to report to him.

					PICARD
			A Klingon vessel is due to arrive.
			They have requested return of the
			renegades.

					WORF
			They will be tried and executed,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf, understand that
			I am not unmindful of the mixed
			feelings you must have about this
			incident.

					WORF
			Thank you, sir.

	Worf remains standing where he is. A long moment.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR      42.

87   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Are there no other options, sir?

					PICARD
			None that I can see.

	Worf nods and goes to his station. Picard leans over
	to Riker.

					RIKER
			He seems to be handling it well,
			sir.

					PICARD
			So far. But he must be torn.
			These are his people.

					DATA
			Sir, the Klingon vessel is within
			range. They are requesting visual
			contact.

					PICARD
			Open frequencies.

	The Klingon captain APPEARS on the Main Viewscreen.

					K'NERA
			We are in position now to receive
			the criminals.

					PICARD
			We will prepare for transfer.

					WORF
			Captain -- permission to address
			the captain on the Klingon vessel.

	Picard is surprised.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			I know it is against standard
			procedure -- but there is something
			I must say.

					PICARD
			Permission granted.

	Worf STEPS FORWARD.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR      43.

87   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			K'OMGI BIMOGUS.

					K'NERA
			G'ARMOND T'RIS.

					WORF
			Could we speak English, sir? I
			am not comfortable in Kling.

					K'NERA
			What is it you want?

					WORF
			To plead.

					K'NERA
			You waste your time. Their
			actions threaten the alliance.
			They disobeyed and must be
			punished.

					WORF
			Yes, they must be punished, but
			not executed with dishonor.

					K'NERA
			Why do you care?

					WORF
			What burns in their eyes -- fires
			my soul. I hear their words and
			I see it all as it was. Part of
			me longs for that time.

					K'NERA
			It's bred in the bone. We all
			do.

					WORF
			Then send them to a planet in
			the Halee system. Allow them to
			meet death on their feet with a
			weapon in their hand. Not tied
			and helpless.

	K'Nera pauses a beat.

					K'NERA
			When one of us dies that way --
			it diminishes all of us.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR      44.

87   CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
			Yes.

					K'NERA
			Brother -- I feel as you. I too
			wish they could fly free. But --
			I have no choice.

	Worf studies the screen for a beat.

					WORF
				(to K'Nera)
			Sir.

	He BACKS OFF.

					K'NERA
			We await the transfer.

	Main Viewer GOES OFF.

					PICARD
				(into Com)
			Lieutenant Yar, escort the
			prisoners to the Transporter Room.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

88   INT. SECURITY AREA

	Konmel and Korris construct a Klingon weapon. Each
	takes off his belt buckle. Korris twists them
	together. Then each removes the side panels from their
	boots. These too, fit together and form more of the
	weapon, which now begins to GLOW. Then Konmel removes
	the item he took off the dead Klingon. He turns it
	until it forms into a tube which he attaches to the
	other pieces and this becomes the barrel. The weapon
	takes shape. The bracelet which Korris takes from his
	wrist becomes the muzzle. Konmel's the stock.

88A  ANGLE ON KORRIS

	He holds the very deadly looking "phaser" and with a
	nod of his head, he indicates the forcefield.

   STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT FOUR   45.

	ANGLE ON KONMEL (OPTICAL)

	removes what looks like a very common button from his
	uniform, then leans down and carefully attaches it to
	the bottom of the forcefield. The field instantly IS
	NEUTRALIZED.

89   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE SECURITY AREA (OPTICAL)

	The two security guards immediately realize the
	forcefield is down.

					GUARD
				(on communicator)
			This is Ramos -- the forcefield
			in Security Three has...

	He never finishes. Korris and Konmel COME BURSTING
	OUT the door. Korris FIRES at one guard. A PHASER
	FIGHT breaks out. Konmel and the two security guards
	are killed, as Korris ESCAPES.

	ANOTHER ANGLE - OUTSIDE SECURITY AREA

	Tasha and a team of security guards ARRIVE. She touches
	her communicator.

					TASHA
			Lieutenant Yar to bridge. There
			has been an escape. Two of my
			security are dead. So is Konmel.
			Korris is loose -- and armed.

90
thru	OMITTED
92

93   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The crew REACTS.

					PICARD
			Keep me informed, Lieutenant.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Data, visual on K'Nera.

					DATA
			Visual on, sir.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR      46.

93   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			There will be a slight delay,
			Captain. Korris has escaped.

					K'NERA
			He is a trained Klingon warrior,
			perhaps more than you can handle.
			It is no disgrace to request our
			assistance.

					PICARD
			I think we can handle the
			situation.

94   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Korris COMES BURSTING around the corner. Those on
	duty REACT. Korris brandishes his weapon... They BACK
	OFF, and he CONTINUES THROUGH -- past the Dilithium
	Crystal Chamber. He PAUSES and looks around for a
	position of advantage.

94A  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - ANOTHER ANGLE

	Tasha and her team ENTER cautiously.

94B  ANGLE ON KORRIS

	He's found a ladder and is climbing to the second
	level.

94C  ANGLE ON TASHA

	as she sizes up the situation.

					TASHA
			Captain. Korris is in Main
			Engineering.

95   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - ANOTHER SECTION

	where Korris is barricaded. The phaser pointing
	directly at the Di-Crystal Chamber.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR      47.

95   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Commander Korris. This is a
			futile effort. You cannot win.

	Korris does not respond, then:

					KORRIS
			I will speak only to my countryman
			-- only to Worf.

95A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	REACTIONS from Picard and Worf to this demand.

96   ANGLE ON TASHA

	as she looks around to see where Korris is.

					TASHA
			Captain, he has a phaser aimed
			directly at the Dilithium Crystal
			Chamber. At that range, one blast
			and...

97   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone's uncertain as to what to do next.

					PICARD
			I understand, Lieutenant.

					WORF
			Permission to leave the bridge,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			We'll both go.

	Worf and Picard LEAVE the bridge as the crew watches
	him.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE      48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

98   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING.

99   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	as Worf and Picard APPROACH. Tasha has contained the
	situation and cleared out all but her security force
	who have been strategically placed.

					PICARD
			What's the siutation?

					TASHA
			He's on the second level. Armed
			with a phaser. We do not have
			a clear field of fire.

					PICARD
			How do you suggest we proceed?

					TASHA
			Wait him out.

					WORF
			Captain. May I speak with him?

					TASHA
			I don't think that's a good idea.
			Right now he's running on
			adrenalin. Let it cool. There's
			no place he can go.

					WORF
			He will wait only as long as he
			believes it is to his advantage,
			the moment it is not, he will fire
			his phaser into the Dilithium
			Crystal Chamber.

					TASHA
			That would destroy the Enterprise
			and him along with it.

					WORF
			Yes... he knows.

      STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE      49.

99   CONTINUED:

	Picard is pensive for a beat.

					PICARD
			Talk to him, Worf.

	Worf nods, and WALKS THROUGH Engineering toward the
	Di-Crystal Chamber.

99A  ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Worf moves up beside the Di-Crystal Chamber, he
	looks up and sees:

99B  ANGLE ON KORRIS

	He's perched on the second level. He has a clear field
	of fire. Before another could reach him, he could
	easily take out the Di-Crystal Chamber. He sees Worf.

					KORRIS
			Brother -- I knew you would come.

99C  ANGLE ON WORF

	He glances over to the ladder and walks toward it.
	Korris continues to talk.

					KORRIS
			Now I... we have a chance.

99D  ANGLE ON KORRIS

	He relaxes slightly because now has has an ally.

					KORRIS
			I could not do it alone, but I
			would rather die here, than let
			the traitors of Kling pick the
			meat from my bones. With you it
			will work.

					WORF
			What will work?

          STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE          50.

100  BACK TO SCENE (OPTICAL)

	as Worf nears the top of the ladder and swings onto the
	catwalk.

					KORRIS
			I will demand Captain Picard give
			us access to the Battle Bridge.
			We will separate from the rest
			of the ship, and together, we will
			light up the galaxy. Imagine the
			fear which will roll before us.

					WORF
			Captain Picard will not comply.

					KORRIS
			He cannot -- dare not -- refuse us.
			In order to save themselves, they
			will give us what we demand -- then,
			brother, we are free.

					WORF
			Put down the phaser.

	Korris is surprised.

					KORRIS
			Wait. I do not believe this.

					WORF
			Believe it.

					KORRIS
			I have tasted your heart. You
			have been with them, but you are
			still "of" us. Do not deny the
			challenge of your destiny. Get
			off your knees and soar. Open
			your eyes and let the dream take
			flight.

					WORF
			My brother, it is you who does
			not see. You are looking for
			battles in the wrong place. The
			test of the warrior is not without --
			it is within.

	Worf touches his chest.

          STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE          51.

100  CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Here we meet the challenge. It
			is the weaknesses in here the
			warrior must overcome.

					KORRIS
			No.

					WORF
			You have talked of glory -- and
			conquest -- and legends we will
			write.

					KORRIS
			Yes -- the birthright of every
			Klingon.

					WORF
			Yet in all you say, where are the
			words -- duty -- honor -- loyalty.
			Without which a warrior is
			nothing.

					KORRIS
			What are you saying?

					WORF
			Put down the phaser.

	Korris ignores the command -- as he continues to rail at
	Worf.

					KORRIS
			Living among these humans has
			sucked the Klingon heart out of
			you. You are a sham. My words
			were dust upon the ground. Your
			blood has no fire -- you are weak
			-- like them. I don't care what
			you look like -- you are no
			Klingon.

					WORF
			Perhaps not.

	And without warning -- he BLASTS Korris. The phaser
	is set on kill.

101  ANGLE ON KORRIS

	as he FALLS.

          STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE          52.

101A ANGLE ON WORF

	He REACTS.

102  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - PICARD, TASHA, SECURITY
TEAM

	Tasha and the others START TO MOVE FORWARD.

					PICARD
			Wait.

	The security team FREEZES.

103  ANGLE ON WORF

	He steps over to Korris, leans down and takes the dying
	Klingon's head in his hands and with his thumbs pries
	open the eyes. For a long moment he stares into them.

104  PICARD AND TASHA

	as they watch the ritual.

105  ANGLE ON WORF

	After a beat, he leans back his head and ROARS a
	warning to those who have gone before. A Klingon
	warrior is coming -- beware.

106  ANGLE ON PICARD

	OFF his REACTION.

107  OMITTED

108  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Worf EXIT the turbolift. As Picard takes
	his Command Chair:

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					GEORDI
			Hailing frequencies open.

        STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT FIVE       53.

108  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Commander K'Nera, this is Captain
			Picard.

	The image of the Klingon Commander COMES ON the
	Viewscreen.

					K'NERA
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			Korris and the other Klingon are
			dead.

					K'NERA
			May I speak with Lieutenant Worf?

	Picard motions for Worf to step forward.

					WORF
			Yes, Commander.

					K'NERA
			How did they die?

					WORF
			They died well.

	K'Nera nods.

					PICARD
			Do you wish the bodies?

					K'NERA
			They are now only empty shells -
			dispose of them as you see fit.
				(to Worf)
			Worf, when your tour of duty on the
			Enterprise is complete -- consider
			serving with us. Your training
			and experience would be of benefit
			to us -- and perhaps there are some
			things we could teach you.

					WORF
			I will consider it. Thank you.

	K'Nera nods and CLICKS OFF.

        STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - ACT FIVE       54.

109  ANGLE ON PICARD

	He REACTS with mild surprise at Worf's statement and
	looks over at Tasha, who is also surprised.

110  CLOSE ON WORF

	Worf pauses for a beat, then replaces the crewman at
	a Forward Position. As he sits, Worf senses the
	tension, and hears the SILENCE. He slowly turns and
	looks back at them.

111  FULL SHOT

	Picard, Riker -- and the rest wait for some explanation.

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			I was just being polite, sir.

					PICARD
			Commendable, Lieutenant. Mister La
			Forge, set course for Starbase
			Eight-four.

	Geordi taps in the information.

					WORF
			Really... I have no desire to
			leave the Enterprise.

	They continue to just look at him.

					PICARD
			Good.

	Worf turns back to his console.

					GEORDI
			Course set.

					PICARD
			Speed -- warp five.

					GEORDI
			Warp five.

					PICARD
			... And Worf.

	Worf turns and looks at Picard.

        STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - ACT FIVE       55.

111  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			The bridge wouldn't be the same
			without you.

	A look between Worf and the others, who are in complete
	agreement.

					PICARD
			Engage.

	A very satisfied Worf turns back to his console as
	Geordi engages the warp drive. Picard settles back
	with a smile, as do all the others.

112  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the great ship MOVES OFF.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             






                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                   "The Arsenal Of Freedom" 
                   (fka "Among The Missing") 
                          #40271-121 
                              
                           Story by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              and 
                         Robert Lewin 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Richard Manning 
                               & 
                         Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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                     2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                        JANUARY 25, 1988

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal Of Freedom" - 1/25/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "The Arsenal Of Freedom"                        
                              
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             THE PEDDLER (A HUMANOID)
                RIKER              CAPTAIN PAUL RICE
                BEVERLY            
                DATA               
                TROI               
                TASHA              
                WORF               
                GEORDI             
                ENSIGN LIAN T'SU   
                CHIEF ENGINEER LOGAN
                LIEUTENANT (J. G.) ORFIL SOLIS

                Voice-Over         
                  TRANSPORTER CHIEF  

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal of Freedom" - 1/25/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "The Arsenal Of Freedom" 

                             SETS                               
                              
            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE                SAUCER SECTION
              BATTLE BRIDGE              BATTLE CRUISER
                                           IN SPACE
                                           IN ATMOSPHERE
          
            PLANET MINOS               PLANET MINOS
              TUNNEL (OR LIMBO SET)
              CAVERN                   PLANET SURFACE
                                         RUINS
                                         JUNGLE

       STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                   "The Arsenal Of Freedom"                        

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It's moving through sparkling, black velvet space -- a
	blue-green planet slowly enlarging in the distant
	background.

					PICARD (V. O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41798.2.
			We are ordered by Starfleet, to
			proceed to the Lorenze Cluster
			and investigate the disappearance
			of the light cruiser USS Drake,
			which was in that system trying
			to unravel a mystery of its own.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	EVERYONE's at station except Riker and Troi. Riker's
	at the Aft Station going over some computer readouts.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Recent long range probes indicate
			that all intelligent life on the
			planet Minos has disappeared.

					PICARD
			Number One?

					RIKER
			No help from their communications
			log. The Drake reported
			arriving at Minos and was never
			heard from again.

					PICARD
			Mister Data?

					DATA
			The citizens of Minos gained fame
			during the Ersalrope wars as
			arms merchants. They manufactured
			sophisticated and highly advanced
			weaponry.

       STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - TEASER       2.

2    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			For which side?

					DATA
			Both.

					GEORDI
			We are nearing the planet Minos.

					PICARD
			Standard orbit, Mister La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir. Standard orbit.

					RIKER
			Whatever happened to the Drake,
			happened quickly, otherwise
			Captain Rice would have sent
			another message.

					PICARD
			You know Captain Rice?

					RIKER
			We were at the Academy together.

					PICARD
			Tell me about him.

	Troi listens intently.

					RIKER
			Able. A good officer.

					TROI
			How would he react under stress?

	Riker thinks for a beat, then:

					RIKER
			Paul Rice is confident almost to
			the point of arrogance, but
			carries it well because he usually
			makes the right choices. He's
			a risk taker.

					PICARD
			Oh.

       STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - TEASER       3.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			I'll give you an example. One
			of the final tests in advance
			navigation at the Academy presents
			the student with three options.
			When Rice took the test, he
			rejected all of them and offered
			one of his own.

					PICARD
			I'd call that arrogant.

					RIKER
			But it paid off -- he received the
			top mark. And now that test has
			four options. The original
			three... plus his.

					TROI
			In a difficult situation a man
			like that would react aggressively.

					RIKER
			Agreed.

					PICARD
			Number One, weren't you offered
			the Drake?

					RIKER
			Yes.

					TASHA
			You turned down your own command
			to take this assignment?

					RIKER
			At the time, I thought it was
			more advantageous for me to do
			a tour on the Enterprise.

					DATA
			Captain -- readings correspond
			with the findings of the probe. 
			No signs of intelligent life-forms.
			Vegetation and animal life only.

					PICARD
			None?

					DATA
			Correct.

       STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - TEASER       4.

2    CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
			What happened to all those people?

					WORF
			War?

					DATA
			Disease?

					GEORDI
			A dissatisfied customer?

					TASHA
			In any war, natural disaster, or
			even the most virulent plague,
			there are always survivors.

					DATA
			Captain, we are being hailed.

2A   EVERYONE REACTS

	The question on their faces.

					RIKER
			How is that possible from a planet
			with no people?

					PICARD
			Your sensors indicated no
			intelligent life?

					DATA
			Correct.

					PICARD
			Put it on the Main Viewer.

3    ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	A humanoid, THE PEDDLER, APPEARS on the Main Viewer.
	He has a ROLLING, LILTING VOICE, the confidence of a
	master salesman with a touch of the carny thrown in.

       STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - TEASER       5.

3    CONTINUED:

					THE PEDDLER'S COM VOICE
			Whoever you are -- wherever you're
			from -- greetings and welcome to
			Minos -- the Arsenal of Freedom...

					PICARD
			I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of
			the USS Enterprise. To whom am
			I speaking?

	The Peddler ignores the question and continues with his
	pitch.

					THE PEDDLER'S COM VOICE
			... Where we live by the motto --
			peace through superior firepower.
			Come -- allow us to meet your
			needs. If you need a little
			something special, be it for one
			target -- or multiple targets -- we
			got it, you'll see it... here on
			the Arsenal of Freedom. Because
			we don't just provide weapons --
			we also offer complete weapon
			systems.

					DATA
			It is a recorded message.

					THE PEDDLER'S COM VOICE
			To be totally armed is to be
			totally secure...

					PICARD
			It must be left over from the time
			of the Romulan wars, when the
			business of selling arms was
			booming.

					THE PEDDLER'S COM VOICE
			... Remember, the early bird that
			hesitates gets wormed. Perfection
			in highly-advanced weaponry.
			Versatility... flexibility.
			And... everything one hundred
			percent guaranteed... So lock on
			to my signal and beam on down.

					PICARD
			Screen off.

	The screen GOES OFF.

       STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - TEASER       6.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			It's a heck of a sales pitch.

					PICARD
			If an automated message system
			is still functioning -- other
			systems on the planet may also
			be operational.

					TASHA
			Weapons systems?

					PICARD
			Possibly.

					RIKER
			We are going to have to go down
			there to find it.

					PICARD
			Prepare your away team, Number
			One.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant Yar -- Commander Data.

	Data rises from his chair and is immediately replaced
	by LIEUTENANT (J. G.) ORFIL SOLIS.

					TASHA
			Commander, I recommend a minimum
			complement.

					RIKER
			Oh? I would have thought
			otherwise.

					TASHA
			We'll keep the first landing party
			small and mobile. Until I'm
			confident that whatever killed
			the inhabitants of this planet
			isn't still down there.

	Riker nods his agreement. And they head for the
	turbolift.

4
thru	OMITTED
5

									FADE OUT.
                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

6    EXT. PLANET SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	It's a small clearing in a verdant, overgrown area.
	Riker, Data and Tasha BEAM IN, and stand apprehensively
	looking around. The SOUNDS OF LIFE -- BIRDS, INSECTS --
	surround them. The away team stands quietly, looking
	around tensely, and then slowly turning on their
	tricorders and scanning the periphery, protecting each
	other with their backs together.

					RIKER
			Spooky.
				(touches com)
			Riker.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Bridge. Captain speaking.

					RIKER
			We'll start a pattern search
			from this point.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Keep this channel open.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

					DATA
			Commander, our communications are
			being monitored.

					RIKER
			By whom?

					DATA
			Sir, since there is no intelligent
			life, the question is "by what?"

					RIKER
			Captain.

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard in his Command position listening to the away
	team.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      8.

7    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes, I heard, Number One. We'll
			try to track it down from here.

	Worf and the others strain over their instruments.

8    EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	The team moves slowly down the clearing, very alert,
	and OUT OF SHOT.

9    EXT. PLANET SURFACE - RUINS

	Crumbled high-tech ruins, aged and rusted in spots.
	The team ENTERS SHOT, Tasha leading. Near the base
	of a ruin she pulls away some foliage and a melted rod
	and plank of tritanium ARE SEEN.

					TASHA
			Tritanium. It's been melted.

					RIKER
			What could do that?

					TASHA
			Whatever it was, it's beyond our
			technology.

					DATA
			Over here.

	Data has found something. Its shape is clearly that
	of a weapon: a super-high-tech RIFLE, gimbal-mounted,
	with laser rheostats and sighting. Riker kneels,
	scans, and examines it.

					RIKER
			We've never even seen anything
			like this.

					TASHA
			It's undamaged.

					RIKER
			Maybe a demonstration model for
			some potential buyer.

					TASHA
			Maybe. Let's spread out a
			little.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      9.

10   INTERCUT

	The away team as it SPREADS OUT.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard listening to the SOUNDS OF THEM MOVING THROUGH
	THE UNDERBRUSH.

					SOLIS
			Commander Riker. This is
			Lieutenant Solis. I am
			monitoring a slight energy
			buildup near your position.
			I am not able to pinpoint the
			source.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Give me a direction.

					SOLIS
			East of your position -- ten
			meters. I will continue
			monitoring.

12   EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	ON Riker -- as he looks through the foliage.

					RIKER
			I can't see anything from here.
			The underbrush is very thick.

	He goes behind the ruin to examine the back side of
	it. Suddenly he tenses, sensing something.

					RICE (O.S.)
			Hello... Commander Riker.

	Riker turns at the sound of the voice. CAPTAIN PAUL
	RICE STEPS INTO SHOT. He is dressed in a Starfleet
	Captain's uniform, trim and neat, a man of Riker's age
	with a military bearing. He is businesslike and calm,
	and acts as if this kind of meeting, under these
	circumstances, is perfectly normal. Riker, on the
	other hand, is stunned.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      10.

12   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Rice! Where did you come from?

					RICE
			I was over there.

					RIKER
			You had us worried. But, I should
			have known you'd pop up.

					RICE
			How are you, Commander Riker?

					RIKER
			Me -- never mind me. How are you?
			No word, no message... nothing.

					RICE
			How many are with you?

					RIKER
			Two others. Where's the
			Drake? Where's your crew?

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT WITH PLANET AS NEEDED)

	Picard is as surprised as Riker.

					PICARD
			What's going on Number One?

	Riker STEPS AWAY, so the following conversation is
	confidential.

					RIKER
			It's Paul Rice from the Drake.

					PICARD
				(confused by the apparent
				 contradiction)
			Lieutenant Solis?

					SOLIS
			Sensors indicate low level energy
			readings, but the only life signs
			are the away team.

					PICARD
			Careful, Number One.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      11.

13   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Understood.

13A  EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	Riker MOVES BACK TO Rice.

					RIKER
				(to Rice)
			You look strange, Paul...

					RICE
			I was injured getting here.

					RIKER
			Do you need medical help?

	Riker is very suspicious and ready for anything. He
	knows this image in front of him is NOT Captain Paul
	Rice, but in order to find out the purpose of this
	replica he will play along.

					RICE
			No. What is your purpose here?

	Tasha and Data join Riker. They stare at Rice, who
	hardly notices them.

					RIKER
			This is Commander Data and
			Lieutenant Yar.

	Data looks down at his tricorder, then back to the
	figure.

					DATA
			Other than ourselves, sir, I am
			picking up no other life signs
			here.

					RIKER
			Yes. I know.

					RICE
			Riker, you didn't answer me. Who
			sent you here to look for me?

					RIKER
			Your mother.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      12.

13A  CONTINUED:

	Both Tasha and Data REACT to this obvious lie.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			She's worried about you.

					RICE
			Tell me about your ship -- the
			Enterprise, isn't it?

					RIKER
			No... The name of my ship is the
			Lollipop.

					RICE
			I have no knowledge of that ship.

					RIKER
			It's just been commissioned. It's
			a good ship.

					RICE
			Riker, refresh me, would you?
			What's its size and complement?

					RIKER
			Who's here with you?

					RICE
				(puzzled)
			What's the armament on the
			Lollipop?

					RIKER
			Paul -- I will only answer your
			questions if you answer mine.
			Why do you want to know so much
			about my ship?

					RICE
			We're friends, aren't we?

					RIKER
			Old friends.

					RICE
			Our top speed is warp three.
			What's yours?

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      13.

13A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			"Is?" Then the Drake has not
			been destroyed.

					RICE
			The Drake?

					RIKER
			Yes, your ship?

					RICE
			Of course -- my ship is the
			Drake.

					RIKER
			Where is it?

					RICE
			Classified.

					RIKER
			Classified?

					RICE
			Please -- it's important. Our
			survival depends on knowing.
			What's the armament on your ship?

					RIKER
			Ten.

					RICE
			Ten? I don't understand. Ten
			what?

					RIKER
			Six.

					RICE
			Commander Riker, those answers
			make no sense.

					RIKER
			You haven't used my first name
			once, Paul.

	There is a slight hesitation.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			You remember it, don't you?

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      14.

13A  CONTINUED: (3)

	No response. Rice looks confused.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Because you don't even exist.
			You're a fake -- an image of the
			original! Aren't you?... Answer me!

	Rice twitches -- a slight REACTION, then SUDDENLY:

14   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The Image of Captain Rice DISAPPEARS and is REPLACED
	BY A WEAPON-LIKE OBJECT. IT QUICKLY MOVES several
	meters away.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Report, Number One.

					RIKER
			The image of Rice has been
			replaced by something which
			is hovering several meters away.

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is very concerned.

					PICARD
			Number One, get your team back
			here.

16   EXT. PLANET SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and the others set to beam up.

					RIKER
			Prepare to beam up.

					TASHA
			Commander.

	He looks as she indicates a direction. The WEAPON IS
	MOVING toward them. Before anyone can answer, THE
	WEAPON FIRES.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      15.

17   CLOSE ON RIKER (OPTICAL)

	The BEAM HITS HIM. He STIFFENS -- and BECOMES ENCASED
	IN A clear, transparent CUBE of material.

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	They all HEAR, and REACT to, the SOUND OF THE PHASER
	BLAST.

19   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - ANGLE ON TASHA (OPTICAL)

	She FIRES ON THE WEAPON AND DESTROYS IT.

20   FULL SHOT - AWAY TEAM

	Picard's VOICE is heard.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(tense, tight)
			What just happened down there?
			Number One! Report!

21   OMITTED

22   EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	Tasha and Data APPROACH him. They touch the cube.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Report! Report!

	Tasha and Data examine the cube.

					TASHA
			He can't answer you, Captain.
			Commander Riker has been encased
			is a cube of complex lucinium
			compound.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Is he alive?

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT ONE      16.

22   CONTINUED:

	Data and Tasha examine the cube containing the inert
	form of Commander William T. Riker.

					DATA
			Unknown.

23
thru	OMITTED
25

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

26   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	manned as before. The bridge crew is stunned by what
	has happened to Riker. Picard is on his feet.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room Three - have you
			locked on to the away team?

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			I am unable to lock on to
			Commander Riker.

26A  REACTIONS

	From all those involved.

					PICARD
				(crisply)
			Lieutenant Solis, situation
			report.

					SOLIS
			The previous energy readings are
			gone.

					PICARD
			Data, have you been able to
			assess Commander Riker's
			condition?

					DATA
			He appears to be in a kind of
			stasis.

					PICARD
			Theorize. What's the purpose of
			the encasement?

					DATA
			Typically, the purpose of such
			an enclosure is for storage.

					PICARD
			Which would suggest what?

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      18.

26A  CONTINUED:

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			That sooner or later someone or
			something will be along to collect
			him.

					PICARD
			Stand by. I'm coming down.

	Eyebrows are raised.

					TROI
			You, sir?

					PICARD
			Yes.
				(into Com)
			Doctor Crusher, this is the
			Captain. Meet me in Transporter
			Room Three.
				(to Geordi)
			Mister La Forge, you have command
			of the bridge.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

26B  ANGLE ON GEORDI

	He leaves his position and is immediately replaced by
	ENSIGN LIAN T'SU.

26C  MAIN BRIDGE

	as Geordi takes the command position.

					PICARD
			Whatever happens below, your
			prime responsibility is to the
			ship.

					GEORDI
			Understood.

27   ANGLE ON PICARD

	as he starts for the turbolift. Troi springs to her
	feet, steps into his path.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      19.

27   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Captain! I must take exception
			to your decision to beam down.

					PICARD
			Noted.

	Picard moves around her.

28   EXT. PLANET SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Beverly MATERIALIZE. Data is scanning Riker
	and the material encasing him with his tricorder.
	Tasha, ever security-conscious, keeps a lookout, her
	phaser in hand. Picard and Beverly APPROACH the cube.

					PICARD
			What is it?

					DATA
			The encasing material appears to
			be solid...

					BEVERLY
			I am getting no life signs.

					PICARD
			He's alive. What he ran into is
			an intelligence gathering device
			used during the Ersalrope Wars.

					TASHA
			Probably developed here.

					PICARD
			It projects an image of someone
			the subject will trust -- gets as
			much information as possible.

					TASHA
			If it's found out -- it encases
			the subject to await a more
			detailed interrogation later.
			Clever.

					PICARD
			Can you remove it?

					DATA
			Yes -- but I cannot predict the
			risk to Commander Riker.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      20.

28   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We have little choice. Whatever
			has him is interrupting the
			transporter beam. Remove it.

29   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Data examines the cube like a diamond cutter
	looking for the place to make his cut.

30   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf at the Aft station.

					WORF
			I am picking up energy readings.

					GEORDI
			Captain, this is Lieutenant La
			Forge. Sensors indicate energy
			readings in your area.

31   EXT. PLANET SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	As Data continues working... Tasha scans the area.
	SUDDENLY, MINOS WEAPON 2 BURSTS THROUGH the jungle
	foliage. It makes a close pass. It comes closest to
	Beverly who is startled. She stumbles backward. Data
	calmly continues working. Tasha takes aim, as Picard
	moves over next to Beverly. All this happens very
	quickly -- the reaction instinctive. The team BECOMES
	SEPARATED.

32   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as MINOS WEAPON 2 STARTS FIRING. Picard pushes
	Beverly out of the way.

33   ON PICARD AND BEVERLY

	As THEY DIVE TO THE SIDE, the ground suddenly gives way
	under her feet. Beverly FALLS, BEGINS TO SLIDE --

					PICARD
			Doctor!

	Picard makes a grab for her, catches her hand, but only
	succeeds in being pulled into the sinkhole -- the sandy
	GROUND SWALLOWS THEM UP.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      21.

34   OMITTED

35   INT. CAVERN

	Beverly and a half ton of sand FALL into a large
	subterranean cavern. She LANDS HARD AND IS immediately
	BURIED in rocks, sand, and dust.

36   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard also FALLS through into the cavern, but
	manages to land more or less on his feet atop a pile of
	sand.

37   ON PICARD

	rushing to Beverly's side and frantically digging sand
	away with his hands to keep her from suffocating.

					PICARD
			Beverly!

38
thru	OMITTED
39

40   EXT. PLANET SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	The WEAPON darts through the heavy foliage. Tasha has
	difficulty getting a clean shot. Everything is
	happening so fast that neither she nor Data have
	noticed the disappearance of Picard and Beverly.

					TASHA
			This one is different.

41   ANGLE ON TASHA (OPTICAL)

	She FIRES.

42   ANGLE ON THE WEAPON (OPTICAL)

	It anticipates and DODGES OUT OF THE WAY.

43   ANOTHER ANGLE

	The area.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      22.

43   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			It's evasive. Data -- I need you.
			Set your phaser on kill. I'll
			fire so that it will move left,
			and you get it.

	Data adjusts the setting on his phaser.

44   WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the WEAPON STARTS FIRING from behind some trees.

45   ON DATA AND TASHA (OPTICAL)

	She FIRES.

46   OMITTED

47   ANGLE ON WEAPON (OPTICAL)

	As it DODGES TASHA'S BLAST, DATA GETS IT. The
	combined effect works. The WEAPON EXPLODES.

48   DATA AND TASHA

	Data calmly returns to his examination of the
	casement.

					TASHA
			Captain!

	No response.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Doctor Crusher.

	Still no response. Data has stopped cutting. He
	touches his communicator.

					DATA
			Captain Picard.

	He looks down at his chest.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      23.

48   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I have a malfunction.

	Tasha touches her communicator.

					TASHA
			Enterprise, this is Lieutenant
			Yar.

	Nothing.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Mine's out too.

					DATA
			The close pass by the weapon must
			have disrupted our communicators.

					TASHA
			Keep working. I'll look for
			Captain Picard and Doctor Crusher.

	Data nods and resumes working. Tasha MOVES OFF in the
	direction she last saw Captain Picard.

48A  INT. CAVERN (FORMERLY SCENE 38)

	Picard is beside Beverly. She's nearly unconscious,
	and in very bad shape, with multiple lacerations. She
	fights to speak through the intense pain:

					PICARD
			How bad is it?

					BEVERLY
			Bad... It's my arm.

					PICARD
			Hold on. We'll get you out of
			here.
				(he touches his
				 communicator)
			Enterprise, this is the Captain.
			Two to beam up.

	No response. He touches Beverly's communicator.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      24.

48A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Enterprise.

	Nothing.

					PICARD
				(continuing; he touches
				 it again)
			Data... Lieutenant Yar.

					BEVERLY
			What's wrong? Why don't they
			work?

					PICARD
			I don't know. But it's all right
			because once they realize our
			communicators are out, the
			sensors will locate us and Geordi
			will beam us up.

48B  ON PICARD (FORMERLY SCENE 39)

	He rips a piece from her smock, finds some sticks and
	fashions a crude splint.

					PICARD
				(reassuring)
			Hold on. It won't be long.

	Beverly is hit by a wave of pain; her eyes close.
	Picard fights his own sense of helplessness.

49   EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	Tasha RETURNS.

					TASHA
			I can't find them.

					DATA
			Step back.

	Data has solved the puzzle. He makes a slight adjustment
	on his phaser, then holds it against a specific
	point on the encasement. He points the muzzle up.
	And FIRES. The vibration of the phaser against the
	casement causes it to disintegrate in a SHOWER OF
	LIGHT. Riker collapses in a heap.

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      25.

49   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Data.

50   NEW ANGLE

	Riker has been all but freed from his encasement. He
	stirs. Data and Tasha are visibly relieved. Data
	scans him with the tricorder.

					DATA
			All vital signs returning to
			normal.

					TASHA
			Good. Now Geordi can get us out
			of here.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf is at Tactical, using everything at his command to
	scan the planet.

					SOLIS
				(to Geordi)
			Sir, I'm reading life-forms on
			the planet. All five members
			of the away team.

					GEORDI
			Good. They have freed Riker.
				(into com)
			Transporter Room. Get a lock on
			the away team, and beam them up.

	The insistent SOUND OF a BRIDGE ALARM fills the room.

					WORF
			Shields just came on! Deflectors
			also up --
				(a beat)
			I'm picking up an object off our
			port bow -- It's firing!

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      26.

52   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the ENTERPRISE IS HIT by something quite unlike a
	phaser beam. The weapon -- call it an INTERRUPTER --
	plays havoc with the ship: WE HEAR A SCREECH as LIGHTS
	DIM, CONSOLES GO CRAZY, and the BRIDGE VIBRATES as if
	the ship's shaking itself apart. After a beat, the
	INTERRUPTER EFFECT ENDS, and bridge systems slowly
	return to normal.

					GEORDI
			Red Alert! Battle stations!

	More BRIDGE ALARMS as Red Alert is SOUNDED.

					WORF
			Shields holding.

					GEORDI
				(grimly)
			But we can't beam up the away team
			with our shields in place.

53   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as more BRIDGE PERSONNEL ENTER and take up Battle
	Stations.

					WORF
			Phasers ready. Photon torpedoes
			standing by. Locking on target...
				(then, surprised)
			Correction: target has
			disappeared!

					GEORDI
			Full scan!

					WORF
			Scanning...
				(shakes head)
			No readings. Wait -- something
			dead astern --

					GEORDI
			Emergency power to shields!

					WORF
			Object is firing --

	And again the INTERRUPTER EFFECT SHAKES THE BRIDGE,
	more severely. Geordi SHOUTS over the DIN:

      STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT TWO      27.

53   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Return fire!

	The EFFECT ENDS.

					SOLIS
			Aft shields weakened.
				(a beat)
			Whatever they're using, our
			shields can't stand up to it much
			longer.

54   ON GEORDI

	As he grimly ponders his options, WE:

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

55   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still in orbit above Minos, performing an escape
	maneuver.

					GEORDI (V. O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41798.25.
			Lieutenant J.G. Geordi La Forge
			in temporary command.

56   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Geordi's in the Command Chair, Troi next to him, Worf
	at Tactical, Lian at Conn, Solis at Ops.

					GEORDI (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Orbiting the planet Minos, we are
			under attack.

	The turbolift doors OPEN and CHIEF ENGINEER LOGAN
	ENTERS. Logan is young, intelligent, competent, and
	sure of himself.

					LOGAN
			Why are we still in orbit? We're
			taking a beating!

					GEORDI
			We've got to hold out as long as
			we can. If we can disable our
			attacker, even for a few seconds,
			we can drop our shields and beam
			the away team back aboard.

					LOGAN
			If we follow that plan, we'll lose
			the Enterprise! In view of the
			present crisis... I believe you
			should relinquish command to me.

					GEORDI
			No.

					LOGAN
			I outrank you.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     29.

56   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Mister Logan -- Captain Picard put
			me in command.

					LOGAN
			The Captain did not anticipate
			that the Enterprise would come
			under attack. If he had, would
			he have left the bridge to you?

					GEORDI
			If he had, he would not have left
			the ship.

57   OMITTED

58   WIDER ANGLE

	Lian has picked up a reading:

					LIAN
			Picking up an object to starboard,
			sir -- heading toward us.

					GEORDI
			Lock phasers and fire the moment
			it's in range.

					WORF
			Aye, sir. Locking and --
				(scanning)
			Object has vanished.

59   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The INTERRUPTER EFFECT SHAKES THE BRIDGE as the ship
	takes another hit.

					WORF
			Phaser lock lost.

	The EFFECT ENDS.

					LIAN
			Starboard shields weakened.

					WORF
			It's cloaked itself.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     30.

59   CONTINUED:

					LOGAN
			You can't fight this thing and
			win. We've got to break orbit --
			now.

	Geordi ignores Logan, ponders the problem.

					GEORDI
			Worf -- analyze its firing
			pattern. Maybe we can anticipate
			its location.

					WORF
			Aye.
				(to Solis)
			Correlate the trajectory of the
			energy bolts with the attack path.
			I'll compute the optimum spread
			of phasers and photon torpedoes
			to hit it.

	Solis programs that into the computer as Worf sets up
	the weaponry.

					LOGAN
				(protesting)
			Lieutenant La Forge.

	Logan stops himself, tries another tack.

					LOGAN
				(continuing; softer)
			Geordi -- I know you want to do
			what's best for the Enterprise.
			So do I. Now... the best thing...

					GEORDI
			The best thing is for this
			discussion to end and for you to
			get on with your duties. I am
			in charge until relieved by
			Commander Riker or Captain Picard.

					LOGAN
			You are ignoring my greater rank
			and experience.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     31.

59   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Not at all, I'm counting on it.
			Get back to Engineering and find
			me every scrap of extra power you
			can. The more we can channel to
			the shields, the longer we can
			hold out.

					LOGAN
			All right.

	Logan EXITS into a turbolift.

					GEORDI
			Have you got a lock on it?

					WORF
			Impossible to be sure.

60
thru	OMITTED
68

69   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - JUNGLE (OPTICAL)

	Tasha steps up to Riker.

					TASHA
			Maybe you should wait here while
			Data and I search for Doctor
			Crusher and Captain Picard.

					RIKER
			I'm a little groggy, but I'll
			be all right.

					DATA
			I am getting energy readings.

	Another WEAPON WHISTLES PASSED them. THEY SCATTER.

70   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Tasha looks over at Data.

					TASHA
			We'll do it just like before.

	They try their little "I-make-it-go-to-the-left-and-you-pick-it-off"
	trick. Tasha FIRES - then Data FIRES.
	This time the Weapon doesn't dodge out of the way.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     32.

70   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			It's got a deflector shield.

					DATA
			The product continues to upgrade
			and improve.

					TASHA
			Spread out. We'll concentrate
			our fire and try to collapse its
			shield.

	Data, Tasha and Riker SPREAD OUT. Then as the WEAPON
	MOVES toward Tasha, THEY all FIRE - HITTING THE WEAPON
	from different angles and putting the most possible
	drain on its deflectors. The combination works. The
	WEAPON EXPLODES.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			You're right, they keep getting
			better.

					DATA
			Commander, the weapons are
			appearing at intervals of
			precisely twelve minutes.

					TASHA
			That one took everything we had.
			I don't know how we'll handle the
			next one.

					RIKER
			Then let's try and not be here.
			Come on, let's find the rest of
			our team.

	The Trio SPREADS OUT and MOVES into the dense jungle
	foliage.

71   INT. CAVERN

	Beverly is half buried under a ton of debris. Picard
	tries to pull her out. He can't. But he clears away
	more of the rubble.

72   ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	drifting into unconsciousness; she's in very bad shape,
	with multiple lacerations.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     33.

73   ON PICARD

	shaking her and talking to her -- desperately to keep
	her awake.

					PICARD
			Oh, no you don't -- no time to
			sleep.

	But Beverly is falling rapidly --

					BEVERLY
				(barely audible)
			I'm tired. Very tired.

					PICARD
			Come on, stay with me, Doctor.

	She's very weak, and though she tries -- she can't keep
	her eyes open. Picard's frustration builds --

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Stay alert, Doctor! That's an
			order, damn it!

					BEVERLY
			I must have lost a lot of blood.

					PICARD
			I've stopped the bleeding --

	Beverly makes an effort to shake her head.

					BEVERLY
			There's another wound. My leg.

	Picard frantically digs away the rubble and mush around
	her legs -- the DIRT IS A DEEP RED MUD from the blood.

74   NEW ANGLE

	Picard can't get to her wounds -- he must lift and pull
	her legs from under the rubble.

					PICARD
			This is going to hurt a bit,
			Doctor.

					BEVERLY
				(with the faintest of
				 smiles)
			I heard that before.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     34.

74   CONTINUED:

	Picard then lifts her legs -- and Beverly does
	everything to hold in a scream. But her expression
	tells us just how much pain she's going through. This
	is a woman of great courage! Picard then rips a piece
	her smock into a makeshift bandage and strap for a
	tourniquet. When that's done, Picard turns to Beverly:

					PICARD
			Doctor -- you have to stay awake
			-- you have to help me! Tell me
			what to do.

	Beverly nods -- she'll try.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			What else can I do?

	Beverly makes an effort to point at something -- but
	she is too weak to lift her hand.

					BEVERLY
			The wound needs a clotting agent.

					PICARD
			I can't find your medical kit.

	She forces herself to look around.

					BEVERLY
			Those roots. What are they?

					PICARD
			These?

	She nods. Picard pulls at a long root, breaking it off
	and showing it to her.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I don't know.

					BEVERLY
			Break off a piece and taste it.
			Don't swallow.

	Picard breaks open the root and pops a piece into his
	mouth, and spits it out.

					PICARD
			It's very bitter --

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     35.

74   CONTINUED: (2)

	She nods.

					BEVERLY
			Good. Pound it into a paste and
			spread in onto the wound.

					PICARD
			I understand.

75   ON PICARD

	as he SQUEEZES THE ROOT, making a sort of ointment.
	When he has enough, he smears it on her wounds. Again,
	Beverly begins to drift away.

					PICARD
			What do we do next, Doctor?

	But Beverly is so tired --

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Help me -- you've got to help me!

	Beverly opens her eyes -- fighting the sleep with all
	her fading strength. Picard gets an idea -- he appeals
	to her professionalism:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			The patient has lost a great deal
			of blood from multiple
			lacerations. What's your
			diagnosis, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Your patient is going into shock.

					PICARD
			What do I do?

					BEVERLY
			Elevate the legs and keep her
			warm.

					PICARD
			All right. Stay with me, Doctor.
			Keep talking...

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     36.

75   CONTINUED:

	Picard gently lifts her legs -- resting them on top of
	some rubble in an effort to keep the blood flowing to
	her brain.

					BEVERLY
			Did you happen to bring a blanket?

	Beverly is shivering and sweating profusely.

76   ON PICARD

	anxiously looking at Beverly and then scanning the area
	for something -- anything! -- to keep her warm.

					PICARD
			No, but I'll find something.

	He gets up and begins looking around for something.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Keep up your end. Stay awake.
			That's an order, Doctor.

77   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still in orbit around the planet.

78   OMITTED

78A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 60)

	Everyone is very tense.

					GEORDI
			A shot in the dark is better than
			nothing. Let's see if we can get
			lucky.

					SOLIS
			I can't seem to pin down the
			pattern...

	Geordi STEPS TO Solis's position, looks over Solis'
	shoulder, and makes an adjustment on the console.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     37.

78A  CONTINUED:

					SOLIS
			Sorry, sir. I should have seen
			that.

					GEORDI
			It's all right. You are doing
			fine.

	Worf completes his own adjustments.

					WORF
			Program laid in, sir. Phasers and
			photon torpedoes ready.

78B  ANOTHER ANGLE (FORMERLY SCENE 61)

	Geordi RETURNS to the Command position.

					GEORDI
			Bring her about to two-three mark
			one-eight-five.

					LIAN
			Aye, sir.

78C  NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SCENE 62)

	as the INTERRUPTER EFFECT HITS them again. The moment
	the EFFECT ENDS --

					GEORDI
			Fire!

					WORF
			Phasers and photons firing.

78D  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SC. 63)

	FIRING main PHASERS and a spread of PHOTONS
	simultaneously.

78E  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Worf SLAMS the console in frustration.

					WORF
			We missed.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     38.

79   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the BRIDGE IS SHAKEN BY another INTERRUPTER EFFECT,
	taking the crew by surprise. The EFFECT ENDS.

					SOLIS
			Number four shield buckling.

80   ON GEORDI (OPTICAL)

	as he sits back down in the Command Chair. He's
	stunned. How do you fight this thing? What should he
	do next?

	The INTERRUPTER EFFECT HITS again. BRIDGE LIGHTS DIM
	ALMOST TO BLACK -- power systems can no longer
	compensate. The EFFECT ENDS.

					SOLIS
			Number three shield nearing
			failure.

					LOGAN'S COM VOICE
			Bridge, this is Engineering. I
			can't hold this power level much
			longer.

					SOLIS
			Backup systems are overloaded.

	Worf looks to Geordi.

81   OMITTED

82   WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Geordi is silent, desperately trying to come up with a
	plan. The INTERRUPTER EFFECT HITS again, then ENDS.

					SOLIS
			Backup systems failing.

	There's a touch of urgency in Solis's voice. Geordi
	becomes aware that Worf, Lian, Troi, and the rest of
	the bridge crew are looking at him. Nothing obvious,
	not a cold stare -- just a simple expectation.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT THREE     39.

83   ON GEORDI

	as it dawns on him: they're waiting for orders. The
	entire crew is looking to him for their next move...
	and he hasn't got one.

					LOGAN'S COM VOICE
			Bridge, this is Engineering. Tell
			me something.

	As we PUSH IN on his look of pain and indecision, we:

					GEORDI
				(into com)
			Mister Logan, report to the bridge.

					LOGAN'S COM VOICE
			On my way.

83A  REACTIONS

	Everyone on the bridge believes Geordi is about to
	relinquish his command.

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FOUR     40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

84   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It's BEING HAMMERED by something which we cannot see.

85   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Geordi is in the Command position.

					WORF
			Deflectors are breaking down.
			We have less than one minute of
			reserve.

	Logan STEPS ONTO the bridge and STRIDES OVER TO
	Geordi.

					GEORDI
			We are getting out of here.

	Worf REACTS to the thought of retreat.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Ensign T'su - set course. Three-one-five...
			mark zero-seven.

					LIAN
			Course set.

					LOGAN
			You are leaving them on that
			planet?

					GEORDI
			Speed warp five.

					LIAN
			Warp five - aye.

					GEORDI
			Engage.

86   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it WARPS AWAY from the planet.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FOUR     41.

87   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Those around Geordi are surprised by this apparent
	retreat.

					GEORDI
			Hold course and speed for twenty-eight
			seconds, then come to a full
			stop.

	Geordi stands so that everyone on the bridge can see
	him.

					GEORDI
			If we stay, we'll be destroyed.
			There are over a thousand people
			on the ship -- I have a
			responsibility to them.

					LOGAN
			What about your responsibility
			to Captain Picard and the members
			of the away team?

					GEORDI
			We have a responsibility to them
			as well. Mister Logan, you are
			going to take command...

	Logan REACTS.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			... of the Saucer Section. Bridge
			crew - prepare to move to the
			Battle Bridge.

					LOGAN
			You're going to separate?

					GEORDI
			Yes. I want you to take the
			Saucer Section and proceed
			immediately for Starbase
			One-zero-three.

					LOGAN
			You still won't be able to see
			that device.

					GEORDI
			There are ways.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FOUR     42.

87   CONTINUED:

					LOGAN
				(with a little envy)
			Risky.

					GEORDI
			That's why we are going to
			separate.

	Geordi rises and moves toward the turbolift which goes
	to the Battle Bridge.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Worf, Solis, T'su. You're with
			me on the Battle Bridge. Good
			luck, Mister Logan.

	The key members of the bridge crew FOLLOW Geordi to
	the turbolift.

88   INT. CAVERN

	Picard is in the pit looking for something which will
	provide warmth.

	{Picard will continue talking to Beverly as he searches
	the cavern. Pages to come.}

	Roots have come in and tightened the passageway making
	it difficult for him to move around. He sees something -
	a little FLICKERING GLOW. He moves toward it.

89   ANOTHER ANGLE

	He clears away roots and earthen debris from around the
	GLOW. It's a viewscreen -- OFF Picard's REACTION.

90   EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	Tasha, Data, and a more revived Riker are searching
	close to the spot where Picard and Beverly disappeared.

					DATA
			Commander -- here. There seem
			to be air shafts overgrown with
			vegetation. Perhaps they somehow
			fell through one of them.

					RIKER
			Clear some of that away.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FOUR     43.

90   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			If Data's calculations are
			correct, the next sphere should
			show itself in two minutes.

	They work faster.

91   INT. CAVERN (OPTICAL)

	Picard moves closer to the viewscreen. SUDDENLY, a
	figure MATERIALIZES beside him. Picard nearly jumps
	out of his skin.

92   ON PICARD AND THE FIGURE

	It's the Peddler from the opening.

					THE PEDDLER
			{He starts to give a sales pitch
			to Picard. It tells Picard about
			the machine. Picard realizes that
			these people have created a nearly
			perfect killing system. The spy
			at the beginning, and all of these
			devices which are capable of
			learning and improving.}

					PICARD
			You poor fools. The first time
			you tested it, or demonstrated
			it... something went wrong and
			your creation destroyed you.

	Picard hears a NOISE... a GURGLING from somewhere
	behind the screen.

					PICARD
			What was that noise?

					THE PEDDLER
			{Another (something from the model
			number... ) is about to clear.
			Something about the demonstration.
			that it is another one of the
			devices going to the surface.}

					PICARD
			Can you stop it?

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FOUR     44.

92   CONTINUED:

					THE PEDDLER
			Why would I want to do that? It
			can't demonstrate its abilities
			unless it leaves the nest.

	Picard looks at the Peddler. A VOICE calls out.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Captain... can you hear me?

93   ON PICARD

	He steps back and looks up.

					PICARD
			Yes -- we're here.

94   INTERCUT AS NEEDED

	Riker YELLING down the hole and Picard YELLING back.

					RIKER
			Are you all right?

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher has been seriously
			injured. Our communicators are
			out and I haven't been able to
			contact the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			Yes, we are in the same fix. Is
			there a way to get down to you?

					PICARD
			None that I know of. Number One,
			those devices are part of a system
			which is located down here.
			Another is about to be released.

95   EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	Riker, Data and Tasha as they look down the hole.

					TASHA
			We know, Captain.

	Riker stares down into the cavern.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FOUR     45.

95   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It's too far. There is nothing
			to hold onto... no way to climb
			down.

					TASHA
			I'm surprised either of them
			survived.

					DATA
			Commander, I can do it.

					RIKER
			How?

					DATA
			Jump.

					RIKER
			It's over ten meters.

					DATA
			Eleven point seven five.

					TASHA
			Data, you're sturdy, but you're
			not indestructible.

					DATA
			I believe I can safely traverse
			the distance.

					RIKER
				(yelling)
			Captain -- Data is coming down to
			join you.

	With a little look, Riker takes a STEP BACKWARD.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Be my guest.

	And without further discussion or hesitation, Data
	STEPS FORWARD AND DISAPPEARS.

96   INT. CAVERN

	as Data FALLS IN, lands on his feet with great force.
	His android legs absorb the impact.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FOUR     46.

96   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(concerned)
			Data!

					DATA
			At your service, Captain.

97   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	Worf and other BRIDGE PERSONNEL take their stations
	and fire up their consoles. After a beat, Geordi
	takes the Command position.

					GEORDI
			Prepare to initiate separation
			sequence.

					SOLIS
			All decks report ready.

					GEORDI
				(with a pause, because
				 it's such a big
				 decision)
			Begin separation.

98   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL - STOCK)

	VARIOUS ANGLES of the separation process, ending with
	the TWO SECTIONS APART.

99   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

					WORF
			Separation complete, sir.

					GEORDI
			Lian -- lay in a course for Minos --
			warp five.

					LIAN
			Course set.

					GEORDI
			Engage.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FOUR     47.

100
thru	OMITTED
102

103  EXT. SPACE - BATTLE CRUISER (OPTICAL - STOCK)

	It BLASTS INTO WARP EIGHT AND VANISHES.

103A EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	Tasha and Riker by the hole through which Data has
	disappeared.

					TASHA
			We had better find a defensive
			position. If Data's right --

					RIKER
			And he usually is.

					TASHA
			We're going to have company in
			thirty seconds. And this time...
			I don't know how we're going to
			stop it.

	OFF their REACTION, WE:

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FIVE     48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

104  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE BATTLE CRUISER (OPTICAL)) 104

	as it COMES OUT OF WARP SPEED near the planet Minos.

105  INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	Everyone is tense.

					SOLIS
			Shields and deflectors are up.

					GEORDI
				(to Lian)
			When I order the shields down,
			you have one responsibility.
			Locate the away team and get them
			up here. You may only have a few
			seconds.

					LIAN
			Approaching the planet, sir.

	Geordi has picked up on Lian and Solis's look of
	apprehension. He gets up from the Command chair,
	CROSSES to them.

					GEORDI
			The ride's going to get a little
			bumpy. Things are going to happen
			fast.

	Although he's looking at both of them, his concerns are
	more for the younger Ensign T'su.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Just keep alert... stay calm...
			and focus on the task at hand.
			You know your jobs.

105A REACTIONS

	as Lian and Solis listen and draw courage from Geordi's
	words. Even Worf pays respectful attention.

     STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FIVE     49.

105A CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			You've been trained, you've been
			tested, and you've earned the
			right to sit in those chairs.

105B OMITTED

106  INT. CAVERN

	Data is with Picard inspecting the computer. There is
	a NOISE.

					DATA
			Another weapon has been launched.

					PICARD
			We have to find a way to stop this
			system.

					DATA
			I need to see the program
			schematic.

	Data expects Picard to answer, but it's the Peddler who
	says:

					THE PEDDLER
			You got it.

107  ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The DIAGRAM OF THE WORKINGS of the system.

107A BACK TO SHOT (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Is it possible to re-adjust the
			targeting sequence?

					THE PEDDLER
			Absolutely. They wouldn't be
			much good if you couldn't.

					PICARD
			Data, assign it a neutral target.

					DATA
			The target must be specific.

          STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FIVE          50.

107A CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Itself, then. Have it track
			itself or the power source that
			manufactures it.

					DATA
			The force of that explosion would
			destroy this chamber and evervone
			near by.

					PEDDLER
			Watch now - the Echo-Papa, Series
			Six-oh-seven is about to complete
			this phase of its mission.

	ON the Screen, the DOTS representing Tasha and Riker
	are ABOUT TO INTERSECT WITH THE DOT representing the
	weapons.

107B EXT. PLANET SURFACE

	Tasha and Riker SCRAMBLE to find cover in the foliage.

					RIKER
			Got any ideas?

					TASHA
			None.

107C INT. CAVERN

	Picard knows the clock is running out.

					PICARD
			Give me some options, Data...
			Quickly.

					BEVERLY
			Why don't you just shut it off?

	Picard REACTS.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Is that possible?

					BEVERLY
			Why not -- it's a machine, isn't
			it?

          STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FIVE          51.

107C CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to the Peddler)
			Shut it off.

					THE PEDDLER
			But, you haven't seen half of
			what this beauty can do.

					PICARD
			We've seen enough.

					THE PEDDLER
			Does that mean you are going to
			buy it?

					PICARD
			If that's what it takes to shut
			it off. Yes... I've seen enough --
			you've made a sale.

					THE PEDDLER
			You won't be sorry.

					PICARD
			Now... end the demonstration.

					THE PEDDLER
			Done.

	And the Peddler DISAPPEARS, and the screen goes DARK.
	There is the SOUND OF SERVOS SHUTTING DOWN.

108  EXT. PLANET SURFACE (FORMERLY "INTERCUT")

	Riker and Tasha see the weapon MOVING through the
	foliage and they know there's nothing they can do about
	it. Riker gives Tasha a look, they both turn to face
	the weapon. Suddenly, IT STOPS. Right where it is -
	HANGS in the air for a moment, then DISSOLVES (or if
	you like... just DROPS to the ground). Riker and Tasha
	REACT with relief.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Number One!

	Riker is surprised to have his communicator working.

					RIKER
			Here, sir. That was close.

          STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FIVE          52.

108A INT. CAVERN

	Picard and Data. The Peddler HAS GONE.

					PICARD
				(into com)
			Lieutenant La Forge.

109  OMITTED

110  INT. BATTLE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	manned as before.

					GEORDI
			It's great to hear your voice,
			Captain. We're a little busy
			right now. I'll get right back
			to you.

					WORF
			Phasers at full readiness.

					GEORDI
			Keep those shields at full power.
			It'll be on us any moment.

	And without warning, the INTERRUPTER EFFECT HITS,
	shaking the ship. The moment it ENDS:

					WORF
			Shields holding.

					GEORDI
			Ahead one-quarter, heading
			two-five mark three-zero-zero.

					LIAN
			That heading will take us further
			into the planet's atmosphere.

					GEORDI
			That's correct.
				(to Lian)
			We're going to lose some
			maneuverability, so keep a firm
			hand on the helm.

					LIAN
				(can do)
			Aye, sir.

          STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FIVE          53.

110  CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(catching on)
			You want our attacker to follow
			us into the atmosphere...

					GEORDI
				(nods)
			That's what I'm hoping.
				(to Solis)
			Scan for any air disruption or
			vortex -- cloak or no cloak,
			we'll spot it by its turbulence.

	All around the Battle bridge, faces light up with
	enthusiasm. Geordi's plan will work.

					GEORDI
				(to Worf)
			How fast will you be able to get
			a phaser lock?

					WORF
			Just watch me.

					SOLIS
			Hull temperature one thousand
			degrees and rising.

					GEORDI
			Emergency power to deflectors.

111  ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Minos fills the Main Viewer. The image begins to
	SHIMMER and BLUR as the atmospheric turbulence worsens.

					LIAN
			Velocity increasing, sir.

					GEORDI
			Steady as she goes.

112  EXT. SPACE - BATTLE CRUISER IN ATMOSPHERE (OPTICAL)

	The STARS ARE STILL VISIBLE, BUT THE BLACKNESS OF SPACE
	IS DEFINITELY GRAYISH AND OBSCURED. A RED HALO
	SURROUNDS THE BATTLE CRUISER, the result of air
	friction upon the ship's shields.

          STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FIVE          54.

113  INT. BATTLE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Main Viewer shows nothing but a BLUR of motion.
	The bridge itself is beginning to SHAKE from the
	TURBULENCE. Geordi MOVES from station to station,
	brimming with controlled energy.

					SOLIS
			Hull temperature twenty-five
			hundred degrees.

					WORF
			Deflectors nearing overload.

					LIAN
			Helm is growing unresponsive, sir.

					GEORDI
			Can you compensate?

					LIAN
			Yes, sir, I can.

					SOLIS
			Hull three thousand degrees.

					GEORDI
			Maintain heading.

					SOLIS
			Thirty-three hundred degrees.

					WORF
			Number four deflector inoperative.

					SOLIS
			Turbulence to starboard!

113A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	WE SEE the OUTLINE OF THE CLAW.

113B INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

					SOLIS
			Scanners locked --

					WORF
			Weapons locked!

					GEORDI
				(overlapping)
			Fire!

          STAR TREK: "The Arsenal... " - 1/25/88 - ACT FIVE          55.

114  EXT. SPACE - BATTLE CRUISER IN ATMOSPHERE (OPTICAL)

	FIRING FULL PHASERS to starboard.

115  INT. BATTLE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	as a splendiferous TECHNICOLOR EXPLOSION fills the Main
	Viewer.

					WORF
			Got him!

	The bridge crew is jubilant.

					GEORDI
			Come to four-zero mark six-five,
			ahead one-third, and assume
			standard orbit.

					LIAN
			Locked onto life-forms and ready
			to beam them up.

					GEORDI
			Excellent. Energize.

116
thru	OMITTED
119

120  ANOTHER ANGLE - BATTLE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	as Riker, Tasha, Data, Picard, and Beverly MATERIALIZE
	on the bridge.

					GEORDI
			Ensign T'su -- lay in a course
			to rendezvous with the Saucer
			Section.

	{There will be an exchange between Picard and Geordi.}

121  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE BATTLE CRUISER (OPTICAL))

	as it WARPS OFF.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             











                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         Skin of Evil 
                      "f.k.a.'The Shroud'"

                          #40271-122 
                              
                           Story by 
                        Joseph Stefano 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Joseph Stefano 
                              and 
                     Hannah Louise Shearer 
                              
                          Directed by 
                       Joseph L. Scanlan 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.


                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                      FEBRUARY 1, 1988

            STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Shroud" 
                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ARMUS (THE SHROUD)
                RIKER              
                BEVERLY            
                DATA               
                TROI               
                TASHA              
                WORF               
                GEORDI             
                WESLEY             
                LIEUTENANT COMMANDER LELAND T. LYNCH
                NURSE              
                LIEUTENANT BEN PRIETO [PRONOUNCED: "PREE-ET-TOE"]

                Non-Speaking       
                  TWO MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
                  TRANSPORTER CHIEF  

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     

            STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Shroud" 

                             SETS                               
                              
            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              MAIN ENGINEERING         SHUTTLECRAFT
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              SICKBAY                  VAGRA 2 [PRONOUNCED: "VAY-GRA"]
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
              PASTORAL AREA
          
            SHUTTLECRAFT

          STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Shroud"   
                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it travels through space on impulse power.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41801.3.
			We are crossing through the Zed
			Lapis sector, where we will
			rendezvous with Shuttlecraft
			Thirteen carrying Deanna Troi,
			who is returning from a
			psychology conference.

2    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	The usual CREW is in place, except for Troi and Wesley.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Because Engineering is taking this
			opportunity to complete preventive
			maintenance on dilithium
			crystals, we are traveling on
			impulse power.

	Tasha and Worf are at the Aft station, working the
	console.

					WORF
			Routine deep sensor probe
			indicates no obstacles, no vessels
			within a range of three light
			years.

					TASHA
			Short-range sub-space radar
			confirms.

	Worf turns to her.

					WORF
			The martial arts competition is
			in three days. Are you prepared?

          STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - TEASER          2.

2    CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			If you'll meet me on the Holodeck
			later. I need your help on the
			Mishiama wrist-lock and break.
			If it works on you, I can use it
			on anyone.

					WORF
			A valid assumption. Who is your
			first competitor?

					TASHA
			The aikido match is with Science
			Officer Swenson.

					WORF
			You will defeat him easily.

					TASHA
				(nodding)
			I'm more concerned with Lieutenant
			Minnerly's kick-boxing.

					WORF
			You are favored in the ship's
			pool.

	Tasha just looks at him, then smiles, surprised.

					TASHA
			You bet on me.

					WORF
			A sure thing.

2A   ANOTHER ANGLE

					GEORDI
			Sir, estimated rendezvous with
			the shuttle in one hour, ten
			minutes.

					PICARD
			Very good, Lieutenant.
				(to Riker)
			It's not the same around here
			without Counselor Troi, is it,
			Number One?

	Riker's not sure if Picard's needling him.

          STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - TEASER          3.

2A   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			No, sir. It seems...

					WORF
			... Sir! I am receiving an
			emergency transmission from the
			shuttle!

					PICARD
			Put it on the Main Viewer.

					GEORDI
			I can't. We are receiving audio
			only.

					PICARD
			Then open the frequency.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

					BEN'S COM VOICE
				(crackling; calm)
			... what a jolt!

					PICARD
			Position report.

					BEN'S COM VOICE
			Sir, I have an onboard systems
			failure. You'll have to tell
			me where I am.

					GEORDI
			I read coordinates three-zero-seven
			mark one-two-six. Confirm!

					BEN'S COM VOICE
			Can't confirm. My instruments
			are haywire.

	The bridge crew REACTS with concern.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Prieto, is Counselor
			Troi all right?

					BEN'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir. Just a little shaken.
			We're being buffeted a bit...

	A GREAT STATIC ECHOES through the bridge.

          STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - TEASER          4.

2A   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEN'S COM VOICE
				(continuing; slightly
				 panicked; breaking up)
			... losing more power! My flight
			control computer's fried.

					PICARD
			Main Engineering!

3    INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (INTERCUT WITH MAIN BRIDGE AS
NECESSARY)

	where LIEUTENANT COMMANDER LELAND T. LYNCH and his
	crew are working on DILITHIUM CRYSTALS. The door to
	the chamber is OPEN. Lynch touches his insignia.

					LYNCH
			Engineering. Lieutenant
			Commander Leland T. Lynch
			reporting, sir.

					PICARD
			How long will it take to return
			to warp power?

					LYNCH
			Captain! I'm in the middle of
			realigning the dilithium
			crystals.

					PICARD
			There's an emergency, Lynch. I
			need warp drive. How long?

					LYNCH
			Twenty minutes. Maybe more.

					PICARD
			We don't have it.

					LYNCH
			I'll align it by hand. Then
			power up the core.

					PICARD
			Whatever it takes.

	A frustrated Lynch starts to move quickly.

					LYNCH
			Aye, sir.
				(to his workers)
			Let's go!

          STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - TEASER          5.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	the crew is very tense.

					GEORDI
			Shuttle, this is the Enterprise.
			Coordinates now read two-thirty-seven
			mark one-oh-one. You're
			moving in too close towards a
			large mass.

					BEN'S COM VOICE
			I can see it. The planet's
			getting closer.

	More STATIC fills the bridge.

					DATA
			The planet is Vagra Two of the
			Zed Lapis system. Uninhabited.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, report!

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			This is Counselor Troi. I'll
			relay, sir. The pilot is...
			busy. We've lost most of our
			impulse power.

					PICARD
			Engineering! Status report!

					LYNCH'S COM VOICE
			Working on it. Three minutes,
			Captain. But there are no
			guarantees.

					PICARD
			Deanna, we'll be right there.

	Riker and the crew become very anxious as the STATIC
	again fills the bridge.

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			... We're spinning around...

					BEN'S COM VOICE
			We're caught in the planet's
			gravity.

					TROI'S COM VOICE
				(very controlled)
			We're going to crash.

          STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - TEASER          6.

4    CONTINUED:

	The faces of her friends reflect their fear and
	anguish, as WE:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still on impulse power.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			We've lost all contact with
			Shuttlecraft Thirteen -- and can
			only assume they've crash-landed
			on Vagra Two. Main Engineering
			is working at top speed to return
			us to warp power.

6    INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	where Lynch places the dilithium crystals on their
	proper tray.

					LYNCH
			Forget the final check.

7    CLOSER ANGLE

	as the tray with the crystals is placed within the
	chamber and the door CLOSES. Lynch WALKS to the
	Computer.

7A   LYNCH AT THE COMPUTER

					LYNCH
			Computer -- initiate start-up
			sequence.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Beginning check list.

					LYNCH
			Override. We are going directly
			to start-up.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			That procedure is not recommended.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         8.

7A   CONTINUED:

					LYNCH
			Understood. Now. Prime
			matter/antimatter injectors. Set
			ratio at twenty-five to one...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Ratio set.

					LYNCH
			Power engine core. Inject
			reactants.

	At which point the SOUND WHINES AND BUILDS TO A RUMBLE.
	The ENGINE LIGHTS BRIGHTEN AND BEGIN THE FAMILIAR WARP
	DRIVE EFFECT.

					LYNCH
				(continuing)
			Captain, this is Lieutenant
			Commander Leland T. Lynch. You
			have minimum warp drive.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Geordi watches his console closely. He waits for
	Data's signal.

					DATA
			Computer indicates alignment of
			matter-anti-matter completed, sir.

					GEORDI
			Course plotted and set for Vagra
			Two.

					PICARD
			Warp eight.

					LYNCH'S COM VOICE
			Minimum warp drive, Captain.

					PICARD
			You heard the order. Make it so.

9    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the ship MOVES OUT IN WARP SPEED.

10   OMITTED

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         9.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The crew calmly but rapidly performs their duties.
	Riker sits almost immobilized next to Picard. Beverly
	puts her hand on his arm.

					GEORDI
			Approaching Vagra Two.

					DATA
			Strange, sir. No emergency
			signal from the shuttle as yet.

					RIKER
				(reassuring himself)
			They're designed to withstand
			almost any impact.

					WORF
			Beginning a deeper probe, sir.

					PICARD
			What is this place, Mister Data?

					DATA
			There is no information in the
			library computer, sir, other than
			the fact of its existence. No
			signs of any known higher life-form.
			Virtually no vegetation.

					RIKER
			Atmosphere?

					DATA
			Minimum for our needs.

					PICARD
			Standard orbit.

					GEORDI
			Standard orbit, aye.

11A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SC. 10)

	as it ENTERS orbit around Vagra 2.

12   CLOSE ON PICARD AND RIKER

	Riker's scared for Troi.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         10.

12   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I could have set up the rendezvous
			in a dozen alternate sites.

	Picard knows what he's really saying.

					PICARD
			She means a lot to all of us.

					RIKER
			She's not dead. I'd know it.

13   WIDER ANGLE

	INCLUDING Worf.

					WORF
			I've located the shuttle!

					PICARD
			Life signs?

					WORF
			Not yet, sir.

	Riker REACTS to the possibility that Troi is dead.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Still probing. It appears to be
			buried under a lot of debris.

	Worf shakes his head, then sees a FLICKER on the
	console.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			I may have something, sir!

	He makes an adjustment on his instruments. Riker's
	out of his chair instantly, looking over Worf's
	shoulder.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Faint life signs. Very faint.

					RIKER
			How many?

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         11.

13   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			There's no way of telling from
			here.

					PICARD
			Can we beam up the injured?

					DATA
			No. Our sensors are not fully
			penetrating whatever the debris
			is, sir. I cannot explain it.

	A puzzled concerned REACTION from Picard.

					PICARD
			That's very unusual.

					DATA
			Yes. I cannot explain it.

	Picard gets a call.

					LYNCH'S COM VOICE
			Captain, this is Lieutenant
			Commander Leland T. Lynch. Can
			I shut down the warp drive now
			for a full realignment?

					PICARD
				(distracted)
			Yes.

					LYNCH
			Thanks. That's fine...

					PICARD
			No. Wait.
				(something is picking
				 at him)
			Not yet.

					LYNCH
			You'll have full impulse.

					PICARD
			I understand, but for the moment
			I want all systems at full
			readiness -- especially propulsion.

					LYNCH
			As you wish, Captain.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         12.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Assemble your team, Number One.

					RIKER
			Right away.

					BEVERLY
			I'll meet you in Transporter Room
			Four.

	Riker gets up quickly.

					RIKER
			Yar, Data.

	They're already halfway out of their positions and
	HEADING for the Transporter Room.

14   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM FOUR (OPTICAL)

	The team is assembled on the pad when Beverly COMES
	IN with TWO MEDICAL TECHNICIANS and gear. They MOVE
	ONTO the pad.

					RIKER
			Do it.

	The Transporter Chief works the console and the away
	team DISAPPEARS.

15   EXT. VAGRA 2 (OPTICAL)

	Vagra 2 is arid, desolate, with very rocky terrain.
	It's always dusk. The team BEAMS IN about ten meters
	from the crash site. The shuttle appears to have
	crashed into a hill. It's almost completely buried,
	obscured by ROCKS. There is an eerie stillness, a
	deadness about the place. Tasha takes readings.

					TASHA
			Ben must have had no control
			left, otherwise he would have
			picked a better spot.

					BEVERLY
			Let's go. The life signs are
			weak.

	Tasha starts to lead the team quickly and cautiously
	towards the shuttle.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         13.

16   ANOTHER ANGLE

	As they near the shuttle, they run into an obstacle -
	a BLACK, SHINY, VISCOUS MASS lying on the ground.

16A  ANGLE ON THE AWAY TEAM

	They STOP for a beat and look at the slime. Data
	takes a tricorder reading.

					RIKER
			What is it?

	No one has an answer.

					TASHA
			No idea. We'll go around. Just
			to be on the safe side.

16B  ANGLE ON TASHA

	As she leads the away team around the slick, it MOVES
	PARALLEL with them so it stays between them and the
	shuttle. The team STOPS.

					TASHA
			We'll go the other way.

16C  ANOTHER ANGLE

	The away team CIRCLES AROUND the other way. And again,
	the slick stays between them and the shuttle.

					RIKER
				(touching his
				 communicator)
			Enterprise, this is Riker. We've
			got a problem.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			What kind of a problem, Number
			One?

					RIKER
			I'm not sure yet. There's some
			kind of a slick blocking our
			path. We'll keep you apprised.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Maintain an open frequency.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         14.

16C  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

17   CLOSER ANGLE

					RIKER
			Analysis, Mister Data.

	Data takes readings.

					DATA
			Inconclusive, sir. I cannot tell
			you what it is -- only what it is
			not.

					RIKER
			Explain.

					DATA
			There is no evidence of neural
			or circulatory systems. No
			internal organs. Cellular
			structure unknown. It does not
			have any proteins which are known
			to us.

	The slime remains SILENT and STILL... Until:

					BEVERLY
			It's narrower over here. Can
			we get over it?

	They try -- but it EXPANDS, so they can't pass.

					RIKER
			Wait, Beverly. How is it moving,
			Data?

					DATA
			I do not know, sir. It does not
			appear to have any skeletal
			framework or musculature.

					RIKER
			Then what's causing it to move?

					DATA
			Perhaps we are. It appears to
			be following us, sir.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         15.

18   WIDER ANGLE

	The slime continues to BLOCK THEIR PATH, BLOCKING ANY
	WAY THEY TRY TO APPROACH the shuttle.

					RIKER
			No readings of intelligence.
			No brain as we know it. But
			evidence of thought, Mister Data?

					DATA
			Insufficient information.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Number One, can you beam around
			it?

					RIKER
			Negative, not enough room, sir.
			It seems to be trying to keep
			us away from the shuttle.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Data, is it alive?

19   THE CREATURE

					DATA
			It is possible. It possesses
			two of the requisites for life.

20   WIDER ANGLE

	A SHRIEK is emitted, and the BLACK SHROUD, ARMUS, LIFTS
	ITSELF off the ground and blocks the away team's path.

					ARMUS
			Very good, tin man.

	They STEP BACK, startled... phasers ready. Riker
	gathers himself and steps forward. Tasha's alert.

20A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and the others listening.

					PICARD
			What is it, Number One? What are
			you seeing?

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT ONE         16.

20A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I wish I had an answer, Captain.
			The truth is... I'm not sure.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

A21	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the ship orbits the planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			While on the planet Vagra Two to
			rescue members of the crew who
			were injured in a rather strange
			and unexplained shuttle crash,
			the away team, lead by Commander
			Riker, has encountered a strange
			creature which seems to be able
			to take many forms, including
			something which is humanoid.

B21	INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard touches his arm panel.

					PICARD
			Go easy, Number One. Let's find
			out what it is we are dealing with
			here.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Agreed, Captain.

					PICARD
			And Number One, I don't believe
			the location shuttle crash and
			the proximity of this creature
			is necessarily a coincidence.

C21	EXT. PLANET VAGRA 2

	Riker moves a STEP CLOSER to the creature.

					RIKER
			I am Commander William Riker of
			the USS Enterprise.

					ARMUS
			I am ARMUS. Why do you intrude
			into my space?

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         18.

C21	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We mean you no harm. We have an
			injured crew in that shuttlecraft.
			We need to get to them. May we
			pass?

					ARMUS
			That is important to you? That
			they live?

					RIKER
			Yes. Preserving life -- all life
			-- is very important to us.

					ARMUS
			Why?

					RIKER
			We believe that everything in the
			universe has a right to exist.

					ARMUS
			Interesting. Irrelevant. But
			you may now leave if you wish.

	Riker and the crew are startled.

					TASHA
			We won't without the shuttle
			crew.

	The shroud REMAINS SILENT as Tasha makes a slight MOVE
	TO GO AROUND IT.

					ARMUS
			You will not like it here.

					TASHA
			What are you saying -- that you
			are going to try and deny us
			access and attempt to force us
			to leave without our comrades?

					ARMUS
			I told you what you can do. You
			can leave.

	Tasha has had enough of this and starts to move toward
	the narrowest strip of slime.

					TASHA
			Enough. We have people who need
			attention. We mean you no harm,
			but do not interfere.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         19.

21   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as ARMUS FLICKS HIS FINGER, sending an ENERGY FORCE
	towards Tasha, JERKING HER BACK and SLAMMING HER DOWN
	to the ground.

22   ON THE TEAM (OPTICAL)

	Everything from here on must happen in a blur of
	action. Beverly and the medical personnel jump to
	Tasha's side. Riker and Data MOVE BETWEEN the others
	and BLAST ARMUS with their phasers.

23   OMITTED

24   ANGLE ON THE CREATURE (OPTICAL)

	who appears to thrive and grow on the energy.

24A  ANGLE ON RIKER AND DATA

	They BACK AWAY - still FIRING.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Number One?

					RIKER
			The creature attacked us.
			Lieutenant Yar is down.

					DATA
			It appears to feed on our phaser
			energy.

					RIKER
			We have no effect on it.

24B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and the others are monitoring.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room. Get them up.
			Now!

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         20.

24C  ANGLE ON TASHA AND THE OTHERS

	Beverly quickly takes a reading. She can't believe the
	instruments.

					BEVERLY
			She's dead.

24CC	ANGLE ON THE BRIDGE CREW

	stunned.

24D  ANGLE ON RIKER AND DATA

	They REACT to the words. Then look back at ARMUS.

24E  ANGLE ON ARMUS

	watching.

25   ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND TASHA

	There is a piece of slime on Tasha's face. Beverly
	digs at it, desperate to remove it.

25A  ANGLE ON AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	The lock on is complete -- the away team is BEAMED UP.
	Leaving only Armus and the shuttle.

26   OMITTED

26A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	as the away team BEAMS IN. Beverly and the
	Technicians are still working on Tasha. Beverly gives
	her an injection in the neck. Riker and Data can REACT
	for the first time.

					BEVERLY
			I need her in Sickbay right now!
			Get a gurney.

27   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is out of his seat -- the whole crew is alert.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         21.

27   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yellow Alert, Lieutenant Worf.
			I'll be in Sickbay.

	REACTIONS from the bridge crew.

28
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29

30   INT. SICKBAY

	The medical team is easing Tasha onto the operating
	table as Picard ENTERS. Beverly barely glances up at
	him. He MOVES OFF TO THE SIDE and watches silently,
	with Data and Riker, as:

31   CLOSE ON DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN

	which shows her bodily readings to be totally askew.

32   WIDER ANGLE

	Beverly and the Nurse work together as if they'd done
	this a hundred times before, attaching the clamshell
	device onto the bed, over Tasha's body.

					PICARD
			Status, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			She's dead.

					PICARD
			Bring her back.

					BEVERLY
			I'm trying.

					PICARD
			You've saved people before. You
			can save her.

					BEVERLY
			Neural stimulator.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         22.

32   CONTINUED:

	The Nurse immediately helps her attach the device,
	which clips onto the bed and slips over Tasha's head
	like a loose headband. As soon as both devices are
	activated, Beverly and the Nurse anxiously watch the
	diagnostic screen. A FEW KEY INDICATORS APPROACH
	NORMALITY. Picard is anxious and impatient.

					RIKER
			There. You did it.

					BEVERLY
			No. I've got her on total
			support. There's no independent
			brain activity.

	Beverly grimly and quickly works the neural
	stimulator. She pushes programming keys furiously,
	then hits the start button. No reaction.

					NURSE
			She's not responding, Doctor.
			Her synaptic network is breaking
			down.

					BEVERLY
			No! Inject norep.

	The Nurse complies as Beverly reprograms the
	stimulator. Nothing happens.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			We're going for direct reticular
			stimulation.

					NURSE
			Risky.

					PICARD
			What does that mean?

					BEVERLY
			Doesn't matter! Do it!

	The Nurse punches it in, and Tasha's body TWITCHES
	SLIGHTLY. Picard looks hopefully at Beverly.

					PICARD
			She moved!

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         23.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					NURSE
			Neurons are beginning to
			depolarize.

	Beverly is desperate, but calm.

					BEVERLY
			Increase to seventy microvolts.

	The Nurse complies. Beverly pushes the button. Tasha
	MOVES SLIGHTLY -- VERY SLIGHTLY. Beverly checks the
	readout. Data and Riker looks at each other -- it's
	not good.

					PICARD
				(urgently)
			Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Eighty-five microvolts.

	They quickly try again. And again. Finally, there is
	NO MOVEMENT in Tasha at all.

33   ON BEVERLY AND PICARD

	She slowly turns to him.

					BEVERLY
			She's gone.

					PICARD
			Gone?

					BEVERLY
			There's too much synaptic damage.
			That thing just sucked all the
			life out of her. There's nothing
			I can do...

	Picard, Riker and Data seem rooted to the spot.

34   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Beverly reluctantly pushes in a code on the overbed
	life support clamshell. She and the others look up
	at the big diagnostic wall screen and watch all the
	LIFE FUNCTION INDICATORS FALL TO ZERO. They REACT
	to the finality of this.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         24.

35   EXT. VAGRA 2

	as ARMUS SLITHERS AND SLIDES close to the shuttle.

36   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	It is greatly damaged. The PILOT, LIEUTENANT BEN
	PRIETO, is slumped forward, unconscious. Troi tries
	to move, but is in a great deal of pain. She touches
	her communicator, but it doesn't work.

36A  EXT. VAGRA 2 (FORMERLY SCENE 39)

	ARMUS has slithered up the shuttle and covered the
	little bit that isn't buried by rubble.

36B  INT. SHUTTLECRAFT (FORMERLY SCENE 40)

	Troi is startled. She feels very uncomfortable and
	looks around, seeing nothing, but feeling -- an
	intimate sense of evil.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			Your friends have deserted you.
			They're not coming back.

					TROI
			You're wrong.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			I killed one of them.

	Troi is very sad.

					TROI
			Yes. I know.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			How could you be in there and know
			that?

					TROI
			I felt her die.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			Do you want to know why I killed
			her?

					TROI
			Meaningless. That act had no
			reason.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         25.

36B  CONTINUED:

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			Exactly. I did it because I
			could.

					TROI
			But you felt no satisfaction.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			No, none. It was too easy.

					TROI
			You wanted her to suffer. You
			have a great need.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			I need nothing.

					TROI
			Liar.
				(there is a pause)
			End this. Let us go.

					ARMUS
			Not yet.

					TROI
			They won't give you what you want.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			And what is that?

					TROI
			To break their spirit.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			Oh, is that what I want?... Then
			that's what I will have.

					TROI
			Never.

37   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it orbits Vagra 2.

38   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	The bridge crew GATHERS around the table.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         26.

38   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(enraged)
			She didn't do anything, Captain.
			Her phaser was lowered. She only
			wanted to get to Troi and
			Lieutenant Prieto.

					RIKER
			There was nothing provocative
			about what she did.

	Riker slams the table and fights back tears of outrage.

					BEVERLY
			It just killed her. No reason.
			No justification. A senseless,
			brutal act.

	Picard waits, while the members of his crew purge their
	anger.

					PICARD
			All right. This is very emotional
			for all of us, but we still have
			members of this crew down on that
			planet, so, until the shuttle
			crew is safely aboard this ship,
			our feelings will have to wait.

	There are QUIET MURMURS OF ASSENT.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Lieutenant Worf, you are now chief
			of security.

					WORF
			I will do my best, sir.

					PICARD
			Doctor, what is the status of
			the shuttle crew?

					BEVERLY
			We're still receiving faint life
			signs. But the sensor readings
			are fluctuating -- and I don't
			know how accurate they are.

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         27.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			ARMUS is capable of creating
			undefined forcefields. In
			effect, we are powerless to
			communicate or use our transporter
			unless it allows us to.

					PICARD
			A powerful creature against whom
			we seem to have no defense.
			Number One.

	Riker begins PACING.

					RIKER
			This creature that calls itself
			ARMUS is down on that planet
			waiting for us to come back. It
			wants us to come back. It killed
			Tasha. It could have just as
			easily killed us all. It didn't.
			Troi and Ben Prieto are still
			alive. For a reason. It wants
			something -- and it knows we will
			not leave so long as Troi and Ben
			are alive.

					PICARD
			What does it want?

					RIKER
			The only way we're going to find
			out is to go back down.

	The crew REACTS.

					DATA
			Sir, request permission to
			accompany Commander Riker. He
			may need help -- and ARMUS may
			allow us through its forcefield
			only once.

					BEVERLY
			I am going too. There are
			injured people down there.

					GEORDI
			Captain, perhaps I can see
			something in the creature which
			will be helpful.
				(to Worf)
			Worf -- are you coming?

         STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT TWO         28.

38   CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
			I will remain on the ship.

	Everyone is mildly surprised.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			The object here is not to engage
			this creature in battle. The goal
			is the safe return of Counselor
			Troi and Lieutenant Prieto. I
			can best accomplish this from the
			Tactical Station.

	Picard admires his courageous choice.

					PICARD
			Agreed, Lieutenant... Number One,
			I see no other choice. Prepare
			your away team.

39
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40

40A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Data, Beverly and Geordi prepare to beam down.

					RIKER
			Is there anything left to say?

	SILENCE.

					RIKER
			Energize.

41   EXT. VAGRA 2 (OPTICAL)

	as the away team BEAMS DOWN near the shuttle, which
	is lying there, quiescent, waiting for them.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT THREE        29.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

42   EXT. VAGRA 2

	The away team MAKES ITS WAY, very cautiously, towards
	ARMUS. The shroud is still on top of the
	shuttlecraft. Riker and the team take an involuntary
	STEP BACK when they see this.

					RIKER
			Enterprise.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Number One.

					RIKER
			We're approaching the
			shuttlecraft. The creature's
			covering it.

42A  INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Troi feels the presence of the away team.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			I lied to you. They came back.

					TROI
			Let me talk with them.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			No.

					TROI
			Why not? Does the thought of
			my having contact with them make
			you uneasy?

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			No, it makes them uneasy. They
			are worried.

					TROI
			Yes. Yes, they are worried.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			They care for you. You must be
			very special.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT THREE        30.

42A  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			We are members of a community.
			We all care for one another.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			Equally? None more than another?

					TROI
			Yes, equally.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			Now it is you who lie. There is
			one who is loved more.

	Troi changes the direction of this conversation.

					TROI
			You were really surprised that
			they came back.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			Yes.

					TROI
			Why? Because the others did not?

					ARMUS (O.S.)
				(now it is the creature
				 who is uncomfortable)
			What others?

					TROI
			You can't hide the emptiness from
			me. The others. The ones who
			hurt you. Who left you -- alone --
			rejected. The ones who make you
			so angry.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			What do you know of them?

					TROI
			Only what you tell me.

42B  EXT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	ARMUS SLITHERS OFF the craft and MOVES TOWARDS the away
	team.

					RIKER
			Enterprise, Armus is moving
			towards us.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT THREE        31.

42C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SC. 45)

	WESLEY and Worf lean over the Aft console. On the
	bridge they spot the change -- and again...

					WORF
			Captain. Look at this.

	Picard APPROACHES the Aft station.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			The force of the energy field
			around the shuttle just took a
			dip. It was almost low enough
			for us to beam them out. Now,
			as the creature approaches the
			away team, the energy field
			increases.

	Picard is pensive for a moment.

					PICARD
			Chart it.

43
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44

44A  ANGLE ON AWAY TEAM (FORMERLY SC. 43)

	The shroud is half-standing near the team.

					ARMUS
			She said you'd be back, but I
			didn't think so.

					RIKER
			We have no choice.

					ARMUS
			I sense anger directed at me.

	Riker deflects the statement.

					RIKER
			I'm here to negotiate. What is
			it you want?

					ARMUS
			Maybe I want nothing.

					RIKER
			Then you would have killed us
			all.


        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT THREE        32.

44A  CONTINUED:

					ARMUS
			I still might.

					RIKER
			Do you want something? Tell me.
			Maybe we can reach an
			accommodation.

					ARMUS
			You would do that even after what
			I did to the fair one?

					RIKER
			Yes.

					ARMUS
			If I tell you what it is... will
			you give it to me?

					RIKER
			I don't know... I guess it
			depends.

					ARMUS
			Not good enough.

45   OMITTED

46   ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND THE SHROUD

	as she APPROACHES it.

					BEVERLY
			I'm a doctor. I need to treat
			our injured friends.

					ARMUS
			Say please.

					BEVERLY
			Please.

					ARMUS
			Again.

					BEVERLY
			Please.

					ARMUS
			You ask nicely. I will allow it.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT THREE        33.

46   CONTINUED:

	The team starts to move forward.

					ARMUS
				(continuing)
			Stop! Only the "Doctor."

	Beverly STARTS TO MOVE FORWARD.

					ARMUS
			Stop. I've changed my mind. Talk
			to her from here.

					BEVERLY
			How?
				(into com)
			Troi, can you hear me? Troi?

47   OMITTED

48   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Deanna? Are you all right?

	Troi touches her communicator.

					TROI
			Beverly...

49   EXT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Beverly relaxes with relief for a moment.

					BEVERLY
			Are you all right?

50   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT (INTERCUT AS NECESSARY WITH EXT.
SHUTTLECRAFT)

					TROI
			I'm not sure. Ben's really bad
			-- I can barely feel his pulse.

					BEVERLY
			We have to get you out. It has
			a forcefield preventing us from
			transporting you.

					TROI
			I know.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT THREE        34.

51   EXT. VAGRA 2 - NEAR ARMUS

	Riker makes a reflexive MOVE TOWARD THE SHUTTLE.

					RIKER
			She needs our help.

					ARMUS
			You have no permission to pass.

					BEVERLY
			There are people suffering a few
			meters away, and you block our
			path. Why?

					ARMUS
			You asked to talk. I allowed it.
			Wasn't that enough for you?

					BEVERLY
			No. I need help to get to them.

					ARMUS
			You are ungrateful.

					BEVERLY
			You are evil and disgusting. What
			are you made of?

					DATA
			It does not register on my
			tricorder, Doctor.

					ARMUS
			"It?" Does that mean I am not
			alive?

					DATA
			No. Clearly you are some kind
			of intelligent form.

	ARMUS pulls the tricorder out of Data's hands and sails
	it over the horizon.

					ARMUS
			Then your instrument lies. It
			is useless. Perhaps all your
			instruments are useless.

	The shroud instantaneously RIPS OFF GEORDI'S VISOR.
	Data immediately REACTS to assist.

					ARMUS
				(continuing)
			Don't help him.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT THREE        35.

51   CONTINUED:

	Geordi helplessly MOVES TOWARDS THE VISOR. ARMUS
	MOVES IT. Riker puts his hand on Beverly's arm. They
	stay out of it -- both furious.

					DATA
			One meter to your left, Geordi.

	Geordi moves that way, bends down and almost reaches it
	when the shroud MOVES IT again, behind him.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Behind you.

	Geordi turns and feels his way. The Shroud MOVES IT
	again. Data says nothing more while Geordi searches.

					ARMUS
			Aren't you going to lead him to
			his sight again, robot?

					DATA
			No. You will just move it again.
			I will not help you hurt him.

					RIKER
			None of us will help you.

					ARMUS
				(disgusted)
			Then give it to him. I will find
			something else to do. Wait right
			here.

51A  EXT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	as the away team watches ARMUS surround the shuttle.

51B  INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Troi moves. She can feel that he's back.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			You said I wouldn't enjoy it.
			You were wrong.

					TROI
			Still the great emptiness remains.
			You sound so alone.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT THREE        36.

51B  CONTINUED:

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			I am alone. I am the discarded
			skin of a creature whose beauty
			dazzles all who see it. But I
			am its refuse -- left here.

					TROI
			You have my pity.

	The shuttle SHAKES with the creature's rage.

					ARMUS
			Your pity! Save that for
			yourself.

	For the first time -- the first time -- WE SEE a ripple
	of FEAR on Troi's face.

51C  EXT. PLANET

	ARMUS HAS MOVED OFF THE SHUTTLE AND as it APPROACHES
	THE GROUP, Riker suddenly feels a great force pull him.
	He calls out. Data MOVES to help him.

					ARMUS
			Touch him and he dies.

	As the away team watches, Riker - fighting with all
	his might -is pulled inexorably toward the slime. From
	the other direction, Armus also MOVES toward the hole.
	As the creature's SHRIEK joins RIKER'S SCREAM, the two
	SLIP INTO THE SLIME HOLE and DISAPPEAR. For a beat
	there is nothing. Then: WE CAN SEE only RIKER'S FACE
	PRESSED AGAINST THE SKIN.

					DATA
			Enterprise, ARMUS has enveloped
			and attacked Commander Riker.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I'm beaming you up!

					ARMUS
			If any of you leave now, he dies.
			And so do the survivors of the
			crash.

	As they REACT, WE:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FOUR        37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

52   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Vagra 2.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			There is grave danger to the crew
			on Vagra Two. My first officer
			is missing - attacked by this
			entity known as "ARMUS."

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Wesley and Worf working on a solution to the ARMUS
	energy problem.

					WORF
			Captain, perhaps you should look
			at this.

	Picard STEPS OVER and studies the graphic display.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			We have a chart of the energy
			field surrounding the shuttle.

					PICARD
			There are a great deal of
			fluctuations.

					WORF
			Yes - but there is a pattern.
			Here is when it killed Lieutenant
			Yar, and here is when it absorbed
			Commander Riker.

					PICARD
				(indicating points on
				 the graph)
			And here -- and here? Where the
			energy is lowest?

					WORF
			Both times it had enveloped the
			shuttle and was involved with
			Counselor Troi.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FOUR        38.

53   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			So when it is provoked in a
			certain way its forcefield is
			weakened... Troi must have the
			answer. I'm beaming down. You
			have the Conn, Lieutenant.

					WESLEY
			Sir, I'd like to...

					PICARD
			... Go with me? No, Wesley. You
			can be of more help to Lieutenant
			Worf.

					WESLEY
			But...

					PICARD
			...No.

					WESLEY
			Tell my Mom... I'm not worried.

					PICARD
			I'll tell her, Wes.

54   OMITTED

55   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	It's as if Troi realizes something else is wrong and
	feels the pain Riker is in.

					TROI
			Imzadi. No... Stop hurting him!

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			What will you give me if I stop
			hurting him?

					TROI
			Nothing. I can give you nothing.

					ARMUS (O.S.)
			You still resist. Not for much
			longer.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FOUR        39.

56   EXT. THE SHROUD (OPTICAL)

	At that moment Picard BEAMS DOWN next to the away
	team. The team REACTS to Picard's arrival.

					ARMUS
			Ah. Another human has arrived.
			A very bold one, too. Perhaps
			the party is complete.

	The shroud LIFTS ITSELF TO ITS TORSO to greet the
	Captain. At that moment A LIKENESS OF RIKER'S FACE
	PUSHES THROUGH AND STRAINS AGAINST THE SHROUD, AND THEN
	DISAPPEARS again. They see it and control themselves.
	They will never mention what they've seen to ARMUS.
	The captain and the creature face each other.

					ARMUS
			You must be the chief.

					PICARD
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
			Enterprise. Is Commander Riker
			dead?

					ARMUS
			Guess.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			I would guess that death is no
			longer sufficient entertainment
			to alleviate its boredom.
			Therefore, Commander Riker is
			alive.

					ARMUS
			Maybe.

	Picard stares closely at ARMUS.

					ARMUS
				(continuing)
			Don't you want to ask me what I
			want?

					PICARD
			No.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FOUR        40.

56   CONTINUED:

					ARMUS
			Then, to protect your own
			existence, maybe you'd better give
			me a reason. Entertain me. Be
			creative. Then perhaps I won't
			kill your assistant. You do care
			very much about that, don't you?

					PICARD
			Yes.

	The shroud looks in Data's direction and suddenly --
	completely against Data's will -- an unseen force causes
	Data's hand to take his phaser and point it at Picard.

					ARMUS
			Robot, how would you feel if you
			were the instrument of death for
			your leader?

					PICARD
			Don't struggle, Mister Data.

	Data relaxes into it.

					DATA
			I have no control over what you
			do with the phaser. Therefore,
			I would not be the instrument of
			his death.

	ARMUS ignores him - and TURNS THE PHASER ON BEVERLY.

					ARMUS
			Perhaps the kind doctor would
			engender more feeling?

	He SWINGS DATA'S ARM VIOLENTLY AROUND so the phaser
	points at his own temple.

					ARMUS
			How does it feel facing your own
			extinction? I won't call it
			death. You're not alive.

					DATA
			It feels -- curious.

	ARMUS stops the game - and DROPS THE PHASER. The
	others REACT with quiet relief. Data stares at it.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FOUR        41.

56   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			You are capable of great sadism
			and cruelty. Interesting. No
			redeeming qualities.

					ARMUS
			So what do you think?

					DATA
			I think you should be destroyed.

					ARMUS
			A moral judgment from something
			that isn't even alive?

	Before Data can answer:

					PICARD
			Mister Data...
				(then:)
			ARMUS, we are through dealing with
			you.

					ARMUS
			I have your man in here... and
			the others.

					PICARD
			It doesn't matter. We will no
			longer amuse you.

					ARMUS
			I can kill them.

					PICARD
			Yes. You can. But only I can
			make them perform. They follow
			my orders.

					ARMUS
			Then it is you. Amuse me.

					PICARD
			Not until I know if the ones in
			the shuttle are still alive. I
			must see them.

					ARMUS
			Not possible.

					PICARD
			Then our business is complete.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FOUR        42.

56   CONTINUED: (3)

					ARMUS
			And you claim you care about your
			comrades.

					PICARD
			I do care.

	ARMUS is silent.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Shall I tell you what true evil
			is? It is to submit to you. It
			is when we surrender our freedom,
			our dignity instead of defying
			you. Do what you will. We will
			take the consequences.

	He and the others turn their backs on ARMUS and begin
	to WALK AWAY slowly.

					ARMUS
			Wait!

57
thru	OMITTED
58

59   ANGLE ON ARMUS

	as it SPITS RIKER OUT in front of the away team. He
	is covered with black slime and we can't tell if he's
	dead or alive.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE        43.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

60   EXT. VAGRA 2 - CONTINUOUS ACTION

	Beverly and Picard lean over the fallen Riker. His
	skin looks like he received a bad sunburn. She takes
	readings as Data and Geordi stand slightly back.

					BEVERLY
			He's alive.

					PICARD
			But is he all right?

	Riker shudders and opens his eyes. For a moment he
	looks around wildly, not knowing where he is. When he
	realizes he's free, he struggles to get up.

					BEVERLY
			Don't move.
				(to Picard)
			Everything shows normal, except
			his skin sustained a mild form
			of acid bath.

					RIKER
				(weakly)
			So much distortion, so
			frustrated... it had to get rid
			of me.

					PICARD
			I want you all out of here.
				(into com)
			Enterprise, beam up the away team --
			immediately.

					ARMUS
			You need my permission.

					PICARD
			Do I have it?

					ARMUS
			Yes. Are you going?

					PICARD
			No. Not yet.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE        44.

60A  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Enterprise, four to beam up.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

	The four BEAM UP, leaving Picard. Picard APPROACHES
	ARMUS.

					PICARD
			I want to see my people on the
			shuttle.

	ARMUS doesn't answer. ARMUS makes a very slight
	motion and Picard DISAPPEARS. (NOTE: This should not
	look like our transporter effect. the OPTICAL should
	be BLACKISH.)

61   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	Picard APPEARS.

					PICARD
			Troi.

					TROI
			Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			We registered a weakening of
			ARMUS' energy while he was talking
			to you. What was going on?

					TROI
			ARMUS is very needy, but he can't
			deal with that. He denies his
			rage. I confronted him with it.
			That must have been when he
			reacted.

	Picard REACTS thoughtfully.

62   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

63   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	where Wesley anxiously works with Worf.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE        45.

63   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf, I'm going to
			try and break this impasse.
			Monitor carefully.

					WORF
			Aye sir.
				(to Wesley)
			Set the computer. When the energy
			level reaches two point six point
			two-oh-five, automatically beam
			up Troi and Prieto. We'll do a
			parallel transport of the
			captain.

64   EXT. VAGRA - NEAR ARMUS (OPTICAL)

	The captain MATERIALIZES and faces ARMUS.

					PICARD
			How long have you been on this
			planet?

					ARMUS
			Since they left.

					PICARD
			Someone was here before?

					ARMUS
			Long ago.

					PICARD
			They abandoned you. Who were
			they?

					ARMUS
			A race of titans. So they
			thought. Together, they perfected
			a method of bringing to the
			surface all that was evil and
			negative within them. All this
			erupted on the outside, spread,
			and connected. In time, it formed
			a second skin, dank and vile.
			They found a way to rid themselves
			of it, leaving them free of the
			bonds of destructiveness. Then
			they left. And here I am.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE        46.

64   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			It must be very lonely.

					ARMUS
			You cannot trick me by pretending
			compassion, captain.

					PICARD
			Haven't you seen we humans are
			capable of compassion?

					ARMUS
			Oh, yes. It is revolting. Time
			and again you rise from despair
			into hope. From hate into
			understanding. From aloneness
			into love. But you are puny.
			Weak. Vessels that die from a
			flick of my power.

					PICARD
			But our spirit soars. A great
			poet once said "all spirits are
			enslaved which serve things evil."

					ARMUS
			Picard, it is impossible for you
			to accept that I am truly evil.

					PICARD
			Because you are not.

					ARMUS
			I am a skin of evil.

					PICARD
			Nothing in the universe is the
			same as anything else -- but
			everything has light and dark.

	ARMUS is SILENT.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			They did not leave you because
			they hated you. They didn't
			understand you.

					ARMUS
			You don't know that.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE        47.

65   EXT. THE SHROUD (OPTICAL) (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

	Picard moves back a little bit from the shroud. The
	next actions happen almost simultaneously.

					WORF
				(checking his readings)
			Energy shields are way down!
			Computer is beginning transport.

65A  INT. THE SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	Ben and Troi begin the BEAM UP.

65B  EXT. THE SHROUD

	as Picard begins to BEAM UP. The ARMUS REACTS slightly
	late. All he can do is lean back his head and SHRIEK.
	He's been left again.

66   EXT. SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	As the Enterprise uses PINPOINT PHASER POWER TO
	completely DESTROY THE SHUTTLE.

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it LEAVES ORBIT of Vagra 2.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. The
			shuttlecraft has been destroyed
			to prevent any possibility of
			Armus leaving the planet. Vagra
			2 has been declared an off-limits
			planet, but the damage has been
			done. One of the saddest duties
			I have to perform is ahead of me.

68   INT. ENTERPRISE - PASTORAL AREA (OPTICAL)

	It is set up as a kind of glade, filled with people
	who loved Tasha. The bridge crew FILES IN, one by one.
	Beverly ENTERS first. Troi is pale, and weak, but
	recovering. She leans on Riker, whose face still shows
	some effects of the shroud. Geordi and Worf COME IN,
	followed by Data. Wesley is leading them to their
	assigned seats.

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE        48.

68   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(to Data)
			This is where you're supposed to
			sit.

					DATA
			Why?

					WESLEY
			I don't know. The captain gave
			me a seating plan.

	He sits down next to his mother, who smiles at him and
	puts her arm around him. He moves in closer to her,
	needing her comfort. Picard goes to the front.
	Everything is quiet.

					PICARD
			We are here together to honor our
			friend and comrade Lieutenant
			Natasha Yar. We will have much
			time to grieve for her in the days
			ahead, but for now, she has asked
			that we celebrate her life -- with
			her. She has left a living will.

	He moves to sit in his assigned seat in the middle of
	the front row. The LIGHTS DIM. And as a HOLOGRAPHIC
	IMAGE OF TASHA APPEARS in front of the group, there are
	gasps of surprise -- each of the bridge crew REACTS to
	the Image in front of them.

					TASHA
			Welcome, my friends. You are here
			now watching this image of me
			because I have died. It probably
			happened while I was on duty, and
			quickly, which is what I expected,
			and what I wanted. Never forget
			I died doing exactly what I chose
			to do.

	As Tasha speaks, she looks out at the gathering as if
	she's really a part of it.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			What I want you to know is how
			much I loved my life... and each
			of you who shared it with me.
			You are my "family."
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE        49.

68   CONTINUED: (2)

					TASHA (Cont'd)
			Whoever I was before Starfleet,
			where I came from, isn't
			important. I have been blessed
			with your friendship and your
			love.

	She looks directly at Riker.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Will Riker, you are the best.
			From the moment you beamed on
			board, you never failed me. You
			trusted me, you encouraged me
			and most of all, you made me
			laugh.

	She smiles right at him and he can't help but smile
	back. Troi holds his hand tightly.

					TASHA
				(continuing; looking
				 at Troi)
			Deanna... you are capable of so
			much love, you taught me without
			ever having to say a word. I
			realized I could be feminine
			without losing anything --
			something I never thought I could
			achieve.

	Troi wipes a tear from her cheek.

					TASHA
				(continuing; looking
				 at Worf)
			Ah, Worf. I hope for your sake
			I met death with my eyes open.
			We are so much alike, you and
			I, both warriors, orphans who
			found ourselves this family.

	Worf stares at her image, unbelieving and pained.

					TASHA
				(continuing; to Beverly)
			My friend, Beverly. True to
			yourself, your ideals. Your
			fierce devotion comes from within.
			It can't be diminished. From
			you I have learned to strive for
			excellence, no matter what the
			personal cost.

             STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE            50.

68   CONTINUED: (3)

	Beverly and Wesley hold tight to each other.

					TASHA
				(continuing; to Wesley)
			Wesley, I'm sorry that I won't
			be able to see you grow into the
			exceptional man you'll be. But
			I have my vision of who you are
			and your kindness and innocence
			is ageless.

	The Tasha hologram turns to face Geordi. Who knows how
	he sees her in this half-state?

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Geordi, in those moments I felt
			the most despair, you took my hand
			and made everything better. Your
			innate joy taught me to look
			beyond the moment.

	Geordi looks down -- he can't bear to see/not see her.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Mister Data. Android...
			automaton... robot.
				(shakes her head)
			No. You see things with the
			wonder of a child, and that makes
			you more human than any of us.
			I love you just the way you are.

	The Tasha image turns to Picard.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard. I can't
			say you've been like a father to
			me, because I never had one and
			I don't know what it feels like.
			But if I could choose someone in
			this universe to be like, someone
			who I would want to make proud
			of me, it's you. You who have
			the heart of an explorer and the
			soul of a poet. So you will
			understand when I say "Death is
			that state in which one exists
			only in the memory of others...
			which is why it is not an end."
					(MORE)

             STAR TREK: "The Shroud" - 2/1/88 - ACT FIVE            51.

68   CONTINUED: (4)

					TASHA (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			No good-byes. Just "au revoir,"
			my friends.

	Picard waits a moment, and as Tasha's IMAGE FADES:

					PICARD
			Au revoir, Natasha.

	He gets up before the group.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			The service is concluded.

	As everyone FILES OUT, Data gets up and WALKS OVER to
	where the Tasha image was standing. He looks puzzled.
	Picard WALKS OVER to him.

					DATA
			Sir, the purpose of this gathering
			has eluded me.

					PICARD
			Oh? How so?

					DATA
			My thoughts are not for Tasha,
			but for myself. I keep thinking
			how empty it will feel without
			her presence. I missed the point.

					PICARD
			No, you didn't, Data. You got
			it.

	Picard TURNS AND WALKS OFF. WE PULL BACK, leaving Data
	alone.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Symbiosis" 
                          #40271-123 
                              
                           Story by 
                         Robert Lewin 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                         Robert Lewin 
                              and 
                Richard Manning & Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Win Phelps 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.


                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                      FEBRUARY 17, 1988

            STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Symbiosis" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ORNARANS
                RIKER              T'JON
                BEVERLY            ROMAS
                DATA               MARGAN
                TROI               
                TASHA              BREKKANS
                WORF               SOBI
                GEORDI             LANGOR
                GEORDI             
                WESLEY             
                NURSE     
         
                Non-Speaking       
                  SECURITY GUARDS    
                  SCIENCE OFFICERS   

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     

            STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Symbiosis" 

                             SETS                               
                              
              INTERIORS                EXTERIORS
                                        
              USS ENTERPRISE           USS ENTERPRISE
                MAIN BRIDGE
                TRANSPORTER ROOM
                SICKBAY
                CARGO BAY
                CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
                CORRIDORS
                ENTRANCE TO CARGO BAY
                OBSERVATION LOUNGE
                TURBOLIFT
                BREKKIANS' GUEST QUARTERS
                MAIN ENGINEERING

    STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Symbiosis" 
                           
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                 Ornara                ore-NAHR-uh
                 Ornarans              ore-NAHR-uns
                 Brekka                BRECK-ah
                 Brekkians             BRECK-ee-ans
                 Delos                 DELL-ose
                 Felicium              fell-EE-see-um
                 Langor                LANG-orr
                 Margan                MAR-gun
                 Romas                 ROW-muss
                 Sobi                  SOW-bee
                 T'Jon                 tuh-ZHON

          STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Symbiosis"    
                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving toward a brilliant sun. Even from here the
	TURBULENCE on the surface of the sun is evident.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			All hands, this is the captain.
			The sun in the Delos system is
			undergoing large-scale magnetic
			field changes, producing violent,
			gigantic flares.

2    INT. ENTERPRISE - VARIOUS SHOTS

	in corridors, Engineering, and so on as the ship's
	company listens to their captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			We will be studying this star
			at close range. Even though we
			will be running with full
			deflectors, the closeness of the
			event and its severity are going
			to create problems.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The bridge is manned as usual. WESLEY is at the Aft
	Science Station.

					PICARD
			Intense magnetic fields have a
			disruptive effect on electrical
			systems. We can therefore expect
			an interruption of communications,
			and potential temporary loss of
			other systems. As a precaution,
			we are now going to Yellow
			Alert...

	He signals Tasha with a nod of his head and she
	ACTIVATES the system.


          STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - TEASER          2.

3    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Stay sharp, everyone.

4    OMITTED

5    INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	As technicians keep close watch on their stations.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Engineering, this is Ops. Bring
			all systems on line and direct
			full power to the shields.

	The technicians carry out Data's order.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard takes his seat.

					DATA
			All sections secure.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant La Forge?

					GEORDI
			Course set.

					PICARD
			Half impulse.

					GEORDI
			Half impulse, aye.

7    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it MOVES PAST CAMERA toward the dazzling sun.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone is intent:

					PICARD
			On Main Viewer.

          STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - TEASER          3.

9    SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The great sun FILLS THE SCREEN WITH LIGHT. WE CAN
	SEE no definition -- only intensity.

					PICARD
			Mask out the photosphere.

	While we watch, the intensity of the sun itself is
	MATTED OUT, LEAVING ONLY THE RIM which is erupting.

					PICARD
			Magnify. Quadrant one-seven,
			sector four-zero-three.

	And now WE can clearly SEE on the surface. Great,
	powerful FLARES extend out above the rim.

10   REACTIONS

	As they watch the wondrous eruptions on the surface
	of the sun.

					RIKER
			I've never seen anything like
			this before. The violence of
			these eruptions is awesome.

					PICARD
			And humbling, Number One.

					DATA
			Reading an unusual number of
			sunspots and eruptive prominences,
			sir. The magnetic field is
			extremely irregular.

11   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it moves in closer to the Delos sun.

12   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Wesley makes an adjustment at his Science Station.

					WESLEY
			Captain, deflectors are being hit
			by a huge burst of X-rays.

          STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - TEASER          4.

12   CONTINUED:

	And all at once, Wesley's console is BATHED WITH A BLUE
	AURORA; we HEAR STATIC SOUNDS. Wesley pulls back, more
	delighted than alarmed.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Wow -- look!
				(getting professional)
			Sir, my console seems to be
			overloading.

					WORF
			The X-ray burst is disrupting
			systems, Captain. I'm adjusting
			deflectors to compensate.

13   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	They are also having difficulty. The intensity of the
	radiation is affecting control systems.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Increase power to forward deflectors.

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The AURORA EFFECT on the Science Station DIES OUT.

					PICARD
			Status report.

					WORF
			All systems operational, sir.

					TROI
			Captain. The level of tension
			on the ship is mounting.

					PICARD
			Understandable. Data?

					DATA
			If we are to investigate this
			unusual solar activity -- we must
			get closer.

	Picard thinks for just a beat.

          STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - TEASER          5.

14   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, move us closer.

	Picard studies the viewscreen.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We'll be pushing our deflectors
			to the limit, but we'll get a good
			look at this phenomenon.

					WORF
			Captain, I have intercepted what
			seems to be a distress signal.

	Everyone's attention turns to this new emergency.

					PICARD
			Let me hear it.

					VOICE (V.O.)
			This... (garbled) -- this is
			... (garbled) -- on the freighter
			Sanction... (garbled) ... and
			unable to... (garbled) .... Need
			help.

					DATA
			The transmission is from a
			freighter in orbit around the
			fourth planet of the system.
			However, the receiving station
			is on the third planet.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequency.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
			Unidentified freighter, this is
			the USS Enterprise. May we be
			of assistance?

	On the viewscreen the IMAGE IS CLUTTERED WITH STATIC.

					T'JON (V.O)
				(a garbled response)
			Whoever you are, YES!
			(garbled) .... cannot maintain...
			(garbled) ... if you can help...

	Picard listening.

          STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - TEASER          6.

14   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Can't you enhance the image?

					TASHA
			Too much interference.

					PICARD
			Set a course to intersect with
			the freighter. Warp two.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Maintain Yellow Alert.

					T'JON (V.O.)
			Can't control... (garbled) ... ship
			is losing orbit... (garbled) ...
			heading into atmosphere...
			without help, we'll burn up.

	As Picard and Riker exchange a concerned glance:

15   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

16   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming out of warp.

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone is alert.

					WORF
			It is a freighter -- very old.

					DATA
			Captain, our sensors are being
			severely affected by the sun
			flares.

					PICARD
			Helm -- get us in as close as
			possible to the freighter's
			orbit.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

					DATA
			There are six life forms aboard
			the freighter.

					WORF
			Captain, the freighter's orbit
			is decaying.

					PICARD
			How long until it loses integrity?

					WORF
			A matter of minutes.

					PICARD
				(he touches his
				 arm-panel)
			Unidentified freighter, this is
			the USS Enterprise.

	There is a moment of hesitation where all that is heard
	is STATIC, then:

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         8.

17   CONTINUED:

					VOICE (V.O.)
			Enterprise, this is the Aurelian
			freighter... Sanction.

					PICARD
			Put this on the Main Viewer.

18   MAIN VIEWER - (OPTICAL)

	The Screen is a clutter of LINES and SWIRLS.

					TASHA
			The visual transmission is still
			breaking up.

	The viewscreen REPAINTS WITH THE FREIGHTER IN ORBIT.

					PICARD
			Freighter, this is the Enterprise.
			What is your situation?

					T'JON (V.O.)
			... (garbled) ... We are...

	Several OTHER VOICES call out:

					SOBI (V.O.)
			Get us off here.

					LANGOR (V.O.)
				(female)
			Please -- help us.

	These desperate pleas are mixed with the OTHER VOICES
	and added to the STATIC making this transmission
	unintelligible.

					PICARD
			This is the Enterprise -- with
			all this interference it is
			difficult to copy your
			transmission -- if you all talk
			at once... it is impossible. Now
			-- please -- say again. What is
			your situation?

	Again there is a lot of STATIC -- then some shouting
	in the background and finally ONE MALE VOICE.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			I am T'Jon -- the captain of the
			Sanction.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         9.

18   CONTINUED:

	Picard is pleased that T'Jon's voice is calm and under
	control.

					PICARD
				(to himself)
			At last.
				(to T'Jon)
			How can we help?

	There are raised VOICES SHOUTING to get them off. Then
	T'Jon again restores order.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			We have lost -- I don't know...
			something -- and I am no longer
			able to maintain this orbit, nor
			am I able to use main thrusters.
			Everything's just kind of... you
			know... dead, I guess. It's
			all... you know... shut down.

					PICARD
			That's very vague. What's the
			computer analysis?

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			The computer's not working very
			well.

					PICARD
			Data... can you tap into their
			computer and clarify the
			situation?

					DATA
			I will attempt it.

					TASHA
			Captain, the tractor beam is
			available, if you want it.

					RIKER
			At least we can pull them out of
			orbit before they enter the
			atmosphere.

					PICARD
			Yes. Captain T'Jon -- we are
			going to lock on our tractor beam
			and pull you out of orbit.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			Hey -- that's great.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         10.

18   CONTINUED:

	In the background there are two excited VOICES to
	counterpoint T'Jon's matter of fact response.

19   ANGLE ON TASHA

	as she enters the information to set and lock the
	tractor beams.

20   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND FREIGHTER (OPTICAL)

	as the TRACTOR BEAM reaches out. It's TORN AND
	RAGGEDY.

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Tasha re-enters the information. Her panel indicates
	a malfunction.

					TASHA
			The solar flares are interfering
			with the tractor beam, Captain.
			I am unable to lock on.

					WORF
			Captain, the freighter's orbit
			continues to deteriorate.

					PICARD
			Captain T'Jon, we are unable to
			attach our tractor beam because
			of the intense solar activity.

					T'JON (V.O.)
				(calmly)
			I understand.
				(giving up)
			Thanks for trying.

	Again in the background there are panicky CRIES.

					DATA
			Captain, I have determined what
			is malfunctioning on the
			freighter.

					PICARD
			Enterprise to Sanction. We have
			analyzed your problem.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			Great.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         11.

21   CONTINUED:

	Picard gestures to Data to go ahead.

					DATA
			Your ship's design uses an
			electromagnetic coil to constrict
			the exhaust flow. That coil is
			misaligned.

					PICARD
			Have you the necessary tools to
			realign the coil?

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			I don't think so.

					DATA
			Captain, I believe we can provide
			the freighter with a temporary
			substitute. Ship's stores contain
			a coil of the proper type.

					RIKER
				(to Tasha)
			Can we beam it over?

					TASHA
			Yes.

					PICARD
			Captain T'Jon, we will beam over
			a replacement coil.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			That's great... and that will fix
			us up?

					PICARD
			Well, once it's installed.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			Right.
				(a beat)
			... And how do we do that?

	Picard is dumbfounded. He glances over at Riker. Both
	men are amazed.

					PICARD
			What's the matter with these
			people? How can he be the captain
			of the vessel and be ignorant of
			its simplest functions?

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         12.

21   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			If this weren't so serious it
			would make you laugh.

					PICARD
			Captain T'Jon -- how long have
			you been in command of the
			freighter?

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			Seven years. This is my
			twenty-sixth voyage to Brekka.

					PICARD
			And you don't know how to align
			a control coil?

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			It's never come up.

					RIKER
			Is there anyone on board who can
			do it?

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			Hold on a minute... I'll ask.

	There is a pause.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			Sorry -- nobody here knows
			anything about it.

					RIKER
			I'll beam over with a team.

					TASHA
			Captain -- I strongly recommend
			against anyone from this ship
			beaming over. The solar
			interference is too great.

					WORF
			The freighter has entered the
			planet's atmosphere.
			Disintegration is imminent.

					RIKER
			We are running out of options.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         13.

21   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(nods to Tasha and
				 Riker)
			Let's get them off there.

	Riker and Tasha are on their feet and heading for the
	turbolift.

					PICARD
			Captain T'Jon. Prepare to beam
			over.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			If you think that's best.

	Picard is getting more than a little impatient with
	T'Jon and his lack of concern.

					PICARD
			Unless you have another option
			-- yes, I "think that's best."

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
				(amiable)
			Whatever you say.

	Off Picard's REACTION.

22   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Riker and Tasha ENTER. Tasha goes directly to the
	console, takes over from a Transporter Chief, and
	begins trying to lock on to the life forms on the
	freighter.

					TASHA
			I can't maintain a positive lock.

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Wesley checks a readout.

					WESLEY
			An unusual E-M burst. Readings
			off scale.

	Another AURORA EFFECT, this time on Propulsion
	Station.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         14.

24   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Riker and Tasha are working together.

					RIKER
			Freighter Sanction, this is the
			Enterprise. We are having
			difficulty getting a fix.

					TASHA
				(to Riker)
			Have them go to their own
			Transporter Room. It will be
			tricky, but perhaps I can link
			the two transporters in series
			and get them over with the
			increased power.

					RIKER
			It's worth a try.
				(to intercom)
			Captain T'Jon -- go immediately
			to your Transporter Room.
			Contact me from there.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
				(still very calm)
			Right, Enterprise -- we'll call
			you from there... but, if you
			can't get us with your
			transporter, what makes you think
			ours will do the job?

					TASHA
			I'm going to interconnect them.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			I didn't know you could do that.

					TASHA
			Hurry -- we're running out of
			time.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			We're on the way.

	Tasha shoots a look at Riker.

					TASHA
			I don't think they're going to
			make it.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         15.

24   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Captain T'Jon doesn't seem to
			care one way or the other.

					TASHA
				(touches the com)
			Worf -- how much time do we have?

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			One minute, twenty-eight seconds.

	Tasha taps the console.

					TASHA
			Captain T'Jon -- are you there?

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			Yeah. We're in the transporter
			room.

					TASHA
			Great. Activate your transporter.
			Set coordinates nine -- seven --
			zero -- three... mark two...
			six... eight.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			Did you say... two -- eight --
			six... or eight -- eight -- six.

					TASHA
				(frustrated almost to
				 the point of anger)
			TWO -- SIX -- EIGHT.

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			Got it.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and the others.

					WORF
			The hull temperature of the
			freighter is passing three
			thousand degrees.

					PICARD
			What's the holdup, Number One?

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         16.

26   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Riker touches his communicator.

					RIKER
			We are establishing the link now.

	There is a pause, then:

					T'JON'S COM VOICE
			We are ready.

	Tasha at the console.

					TASHA
			Then all six of you get on the
			transporter platform -- on my
			signal, energize.

	She exchanges a look of exasperation with Riker.

					TASHA
				(continuing; to Riker)
			I've got their initial transporter
			signal. Interlock complete.
				(intercom)
			Energize on my mark. Four --
			three -- two -- one -- energize.

27   TRANSPORT PLATFORM (OPTICAL)

	As the MATERIALIZATION BEGINS -- AND FADES OUT -- AND
	BEGINS AGAIN.

28   ANGLE ON TASHA

	working the console.

29   TRANSPORTER PLATFORM (OPTICAL)

	What MATERIALIZES is not the people -- but a large
	cargo barrel.

30   ANGLE ON RIKER AND TASHA

	Both very surprised.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Did you get them off?

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT ONE         17.

30   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			No. They stayed on the freighter
			-- and sent their cargo.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is astounded.

					PICARD
			Cargo!? Are those people crazy?
				(a beat)
			What could possibly be that
			important?

					WORF
			Sir -- the freighter is
			disintegrating.

	Off Picard's REACTION.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

32   EXT. SPACE - THE FREIGHTER (OPTICAL)

	The Ornaran freighter drifts further away toward the
	planet Brekka.

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Manned as before. Picard can't believe his ears.

					GEORDI
			Captain, the freighter is entering
			the atmosphere. Her hull
			temperature is building.

					PICARD
			Number One -- I don't understand
			these people. Their lives are
			in danger and they're sending over
			cargo?

34   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The barrel sits innocently on the transporter pad.
	Riker and Tasha are astounded.

					RIKER
			Unbelievable.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We're losing the freighter.
			You've got to beam those people
			over now.

					RIKER
				(to Tasha)
			Clear that cargo. Beam it to a
			hold.

					TASHA
			Aye, sir.

	Tasha hits a control. The barrel DEMATERIALIZES.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         19.

34   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Sanction)
			Freighter Sanction... this is the
			Enterprise, get on the transporter
			pad and...
				(to Tasha)
			Forget it. Just lock on to any
			life forms you can find and get
			them over.

					TASHA
			Trying, sir.

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Geordi checks a readout.

					GEORDI
			The freighter is going down.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room! You're out of
			time.

36   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Tasha feverishly works the controls.

					TASHA
			Reading six life forms...
				(shakes her head)
			But I can't get a solid lock.

					RIKER
			We've no choice. Energize.

37   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the MATERIALIZATION EFFECT starts on the pad, then
	FADES. Tasha fights the controls, trying to bring in
	the signal. Finally, FOUR HUMANOIDS MATERIALIZE on
	the pad.

					RIKER
			You said SIX - where are...
				(fearing the worst)
			... the other two?

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         20.

37   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
				(shakes her head)
			The lock didn't hold, sir.

					RIKER
			Re-establish.

					TASHA
			It's too late.

37A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	On the viewscreen, the freighter Sanction HITS THE
	ATMOSPHERE.

38   ANGLE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Number One!?

39   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	as the BEAM IN BECOMES COMPLETE. Riker and Tasha
	look over the new arrivals.

					RIKER
			Two are lost, sir. But we saved
			four.

	On the transporter pad are the four humanoids: T'JON,
	ROMAS, and SOBI (three males) as well as LANGOR (a
	female). They are instantly divided into pairs -
	because of the physical differences, clothing and
	manner.

	T'Jon and Romas, of the planet Ornara, are scruffy,
	unclean, and almost wild in appearance. Their manner
	is nervous, belligerent, somewhat high-strung. In
	contrast, Sobi and Langor, of the planet Brekka, are
	attractive, well-dressed, well-groomed, intelligent,
	and genteel.

	Riker STEPS FORWARD.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         21.

39   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I am Commander William Riker of
			the USS Enterprise.
				(solemnly)
			I'm sorry. We were unable to
			rescue the other two.

	The four aliens REACT with indifference.

					RIKER
			Were they with you...
				(then indicating the
				 other pair)
			... or with you?

	Something else is on their minds.

					T'JON
				(nearly frantic)
			With us.

					RIKER
			We did everything we could, if
			you had come instead of the cargo,
			you could have all made it.

	T'Jon looks around - near panic.

					T'JON
			The cargo... Where is it?

					ROMAS
				(also panicking)
			You did save it, didn't you?

					RIKER
				(mystified)
			Yes, we did. It's in one of our
			cargo holds. You act like it's
			more important than your comrades.

	Judging by their reactions, Riker's right.

					T'JON
			May we see it?

39A  INT. CARGO BAY (OPTICAL)

	The alien cargo is in the cargo bay. The DOORS OPEN
	and Riker, Tasha, T'Jon, Romas, Sobi, and Langor ENTER.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         22.

39A  CONTINUED:

	As they catch sight of the cargo, Sobi and Langor are
	gratified; T'Jon and Romas are ecstatic.

					T'JON
			Thank you. It's just we thought
			we had lost it.

					SOBI
				(casually)
			Careful with your choice of words,
			T'Jon. It's ours, not yours.

					T'JON
				(heating up)
			We paid a fair price for it!

					LANGOR
			You offered a fair price, but we
			have not received it.

					ROMAS
			You accepted our goods in trade!

					SOBI
			Then where are they? Tell me!

					T'JON
			That's not our problem!

					LANGOR
			No more than the barrel is your
			property. It's as simple as this.
			The goods were never delivered;
			they were destroyed with your
			ship.

					SOBI
			Hence the deal was incomplete;
			hence possession of the Felicium
			remains ours!

					ROMAS
				(a plea)
			We need it.

					SOBI
				(to Riker)
			Commander, I request you transport
			my associate --
				(nods to Langor)
			-- and myself down to our planet,
			with our merchandise.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         23.

39A  CONTINUED: (2)

					T'JON
			Yes, get them out of here! But
			the barrel stays.

					LANGOR
				(to Sobi)
			There's no reasoning with you.

					SOBI
				(to her)
			Langor, you expect too much from
			them. You always have and you
			are always disappointed.
				(then to T'Jon with a
				 hard edge)
			You didn't pay -- so it's not
			yours.

					T'JON
			Damn you, Sobi --

	T'Jon grabs Sobi's arm -- and there is a FLASH OF
	SPARKS as the bodies touch. Sobi grimaces in pain,
	grabs back at T'Jon. Another FLASH OF SPARKS, this
	time hurting T'Jon.

					TASHA
				(drawing her phaser)
			Stop this! Now!

40   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as a free-for-all continues. Sobi and T'Jon grapple,
	and we HEAR SPARKING NOISES as their electrical fields
	try to cancel each other out. Romas tries to rush to
	T'Jon's aid; Langor grabs Romas's arm. More SPARKS.
	Riker touches a com panel:

					RIKER
			Security to Cargo Bay Eleven!

	Tasha makes and adjustment on her phaser and fires.
	T'Jon and Sobi are SLIGHTLY stunned by the blast.

					TASHA
			Behave yourselves, Gentlemen.

	They both "brush themselves off," shoot each other
	hostile looks, but the physical part of their dispute
	is, for the moment, resolved.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         24.

40   CONTINUED:

	Security Personnel ENTER, phasers drawn.

					TASHA
				(re the aliens)
			Escort our "visitors" to the
			Observation Lounge.

	The visitors LEAVE.

					TASHA
				(eyeing the aliens)
			A natural electrical charge... ?

					RIKER
			Formidable.

					TASHA
			Yes, and a difficult weapon to
			confiscate.

41   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Sobi and Langor are seated at one side of a table,
	glaring sullenly at T'Jon and Romas who are sitting
	opposite them. Two security personnel are standing
	a few feet away. T'Jon and Romas are changing -- they
	are becoming slightly more frantic; their condition
	will continue to deteriorate.

					T'JON
			We have to resolve this. There
			isn't much time.

					SOBI
			What can you offer?

					T'JON
			Everything we had went down with
			the Sanction.

					SOBI
			Then it is going to be difficult
			to accommodate you.

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Geordi, Data, Troi.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         25.

42   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Solar flares are increasing in
			magnitude, sir. Deflectors are
			shaky, but holding.

					PICARD
			Maintain.
				(to Riker)
			And our rather combative guests,
			Number One?

					RIKER
			Waiting for you in the
			Observation Lounge, sir.

					PICARD
			Data, what can you tell me about
			the inhabitants of this system?

					DATA
			Not very much, sir. The only
			recorded contact with the Delos
			system was over two hundred years
			ago. A scout ship reported two
			inhabited planets, both
			technologically just on the edge
			of acquiring space travel.

					GEORDI
			Odd that in two centuries, neither
			civilization advanced further.

					TROI
			Sir, I find it strange that none
			of our visitors feel much remorse
			about the two freighter passengers
			who perished... yet their barrel
			of cargo is a source of great
			anxiety to them.

					PICARD
			Yes, let us pay a call and get
			some answers. Counselor, Number
			One, Mister Data...

	Riker, Picard, Data, and Troi EXIT into the Observation
	Lounge.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         26.

43   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	As before. Riker, Picard, Troi, and Data ENTER. Riker
	performs introductions:

					RIKER
			Captain, may I present Sobi and
			Langor from the planet Brekka,
			which we are now orbiting. And
			T'Jon and Romas... from the
			neighboring planet, Ornara.

					PICARD
			I am sorry we could not save your
			ship.

					T'JON
			You could have repaired it.

					PICARD
			Yes.

					T'JON
			We have only two left. Neither
			works. They are critical to our
			survival. Could you fix them?

					PICARD
			Mister Data?

					DATA
			Our computer downloaded the
			specifications for the magnetic
			coils the freighters depend on,
			sir. Assuming the malfunction
			is similar... suitable
			replacements can be fabricated.

	All the visitors are relieved. It's the first time
	they have had similar reactions to an event.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Instruct Engineering to proceed.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

					T'JON
			Now, as for our cargo...

					SOBI
			Our cargo, Captain.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         27.

43   CONTINUED:

					ROMAS
			Wrong, Sobi --

	Picard jumps in to forestall the argument.

					PICARD
			My first officer has said
			ownership of the cargo is in
			dispute. This is a question which
			must be settled by whatever legal
			mechanisms exist between your
			societies.

					T'JON
			Captain Picard, you don't
			understand. This is a matter of
			life and death.

					PICARD
			Why is that? What is the cargo?

					T'JON
			Medicine.

					PICARD
			Indeed.

					ROMAS
			Our home planet is in desperate
			need, Captain. Ornara suffers
			from a lethal plague.

					T'JON
			The cargo you have impounded
			represents the only hope of life
			for our people.

	Picard turns to Sobi and Langor.

					PICARD
			Is that right?

					SOBI
			Yes.

					LANGOR
			You must think us heartless
			brutes, Captain, but look at our
			side of it. The plant which
			yields the medicine Felicium grows
			only in remote areas of our home
			planet Brekka.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         28.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					SOBI
			It must be painstakingly
			cultivated, harvested, and
			purified... a complex and
			expensive process.

					LANGOR
			That single shipment of Felicium
			represents an enormous investment.
			We can't just give it away!

					T'JON
			We paid for it.
				(to Picard)
			We are asking only for what is
			ours.

					LANGOR
			That is your viewpoint. Ours,
			of course, differs.

					ROMAS
			You are going to hold to that
			position.

	Sobi spreads his hands helplessly.

					SOBI
			I am constrained to abide by the
			terms of our agreement.

					ROMAS
				(with quiet intensity)
			Then you condemn us to death!

	T'Jon tries to calm his companion:

					T'JON
			Romas --

					ROMAS
				(to Sobi and Langor)
			You disgust me! If you saw the
			suffering the plague has brought,
			would you still be so heartless?

	He makes a small gesture.

         STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT TWO         29.

43   CONTINUED: (3)

					ROMAS
				(continuing)
			We are going to get to find out,
			when you see what the plague does
			to us.

	Picard is stunned.

					PICARD
			Romas -- you and T'Jon carry the
			disease?

					ROMAS
				(bitterly)
			Yes. Every Ornaran does.

					PICARD
			Then you may have brought it
			aboard my ship!
				(to Riker)
			Was there a medical scan during
			transport?

					RIKER
			Unverified -- the solar flares may
			have caused a malfunction in the
			biofilters --

	An alarmed Picard doesn't wait for the rest. He slaps
	a com panel.

					PICARD
			Red Alert! Medical emergency --
			decks twelve and thirteen. Doctor
			Crusher to the Observation Lounge
			immediately!

	On the concerned expressions of our bridge crew, WE:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

44   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The solar flares continue to dance around the
	Enterprise.

45   INT. SICKBAY

	With a security team guarding the doorway, Beverly
	scans the four visitors. The Brekkians, Sobi and
	Langor, seem perfectly healthy. They are relaxed and
	smiling.

					SOBI
			You find us well, I trust?

					BEVERLY
			As far as I can tell. Your
			physiology is somewhat different
			but I detect no dangerous virus
			or bacteria.

					LANGOR
			I assure you we are in perfect
			health.

	Beverly moves over to examine the Ornarans. In
	contrast to the Brekkians, T'Jon and Romas look quite
	sickly -- they are both antsy and sweaty.

					T'JON
				(impatient)
			We're not! We need our medicine.

					SOBI
				(correcting)
			Our medicine.

					T'JON
			We paid for it -- it's ours now!

					BEVERLY
			Enough!

	The visitors glare at each other.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        31.

45   CONTINUED:

					SOBI
				(smiling)
			Of course you are right, Doctor.
			Could we leave now?

					BEVERLY
			I see no reason why not.
				(to the security guard)
			Escort them to their quarters.

	Picard ENTERS. Beverly leaves her four "patients" and
	goes to her office. The visitors all look
	apprehensive. Each realizes that Captain Picard holds
	their future in his hands.

					LANGOR
			Captain, could I talk with you
			please... in private.

					PICARD
			Not right now.

	And he FOLLOWS Beverly INTO her office.

45A  INT. DR. CRUSHER'S OFFICE

	Picard ENTERS and closes the door behind him.

					PICARD
			What have you learned?

					BEVERLY
			The Brekkians are free of
			infection. The Ornarans have all
			the symptoms of a disease -- but
			I can't find a cause.

					PICARD
			Perhaps the transporter filtered
			it out when they were beamed
			aboard?

					BEVERLY
				(shaking her head)
			There's no record of it. Then
			again, the solar flare activity
			may have caused a transporter
			malfunction.

					PICARD
			Are they going to die?

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        32.

45A  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			The physiology is somewhat
			different from ours, so I need
			to check further, but... my
			instinct says no.

					PICARD
			Do you think we are in danger from
			this plague?

					BEVERLY
			Again, I don't think so, but I
			need more time to know for sure.

					PICARD
			There are some missing pieces to
			the puzzle, don't you feel that
			too?

					BEVERLY
			What's missing here is a little
			humanity.

	Picard gives her a little look of surprise.

					PICARD
				(lightly)
			Are we losing our professional
			detachment, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Perhaps. As Captain, I think you
			should know that I am developing
			a very active dislike of the
			Brekkians.

					PICARD
			Understandable.

	Hold on Beverly as Picard EXITS.

45B  INT. SICKBAY

	Picard STEPS OVER TO the aliens. T'Jon is very nervous
	and anxious.

					T'JON
			Captain, you must give us back
			our cargo.

					PICARD
			I can't do that.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        33.

45B  CONTINUED:

					T'JON
			Why not? It belongs to us.

					PICARD
			And the Brekkians insist it is
			theirs.

					ROMAS
			They lie!

					PICARD
			Maybe so, but it's not for me to
			decide.

					ROMAS
				(losing his composure)
			We need some now... NOW! I don't
			care if it's your 'decision' or
			not... get us some!

	T'JON silences Romas with a gesture; T'Jon attempts
	to speak calmly.

					T'JON
			Captain, what's happening to us,
			is happening to thousands more
			on Ornara. Please understand the
			magnitude of the problem.

					ROMAS
				(angry)
			Your people don't need it --
				(indicating the
				 Brekkians)
			-- they don't need it... our
			people do!

					T'JON
			If you don't give it to us, you
			will be party to murder... not
			only us, but an entire
			civilization!

	Instantly, T'Jon realizes he's gone too far:

					T'JON
				(continuing)
			Sorry, I did not mean to insult
			you. I'm feeling very shaky.

					ROMAS
			We cannot hold out much longer!

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        34.

45B  CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard looks to Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			No, Captain -- I think they should
			have it. They believe it will
			help them. That in itself might
			control their symptoms.

	Picard turns back to the Ornarans.

					PICARD
			I'll talk with the Brekkians.

					T'JON
			Thank you, Captain. I appreciate
			anything you can do.

	Picard nods and EXITS.

46   INT. BREKKIAN'S GUEST QUARTERS

	Sobi and Langor are relaxing in their quarters. They
	have adapted quickly to the creature comforts the
	Enterprise has to offer. Picard ENTERS.

					SOBI
			May I say, Captain, how impressed
			we are with your ship and its
			facilities.

					PICARD
			Thank you.

					LANGOR
			And its crew. Everyone is so
			efficient and professional.

					PICARD
			I am glad you are comfortable.
			I've come to seek your agreement
			to an Ornaran request.

					SOBI
			We cannot --

					LANGOR
				(interrupting)
			Wait. Let the Captain speak.
			We want to be reasonable.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        35.

46   CONTINUED:

	Langor's control of the situation does not go unnoticed
	by Picard.

					PICARD
			The Ornarans are quite ill and
			are insistent that they need
			Felicium.

					SOBI
			That is not surprising.

					PICARD
			Then would you object to allowing
			them enough Felicium for their
			immediate needs?

					SOBI
			Captain, we Brekkians are in
			business -- we are not in the
			habit of giving away what has not
			been paid for.

					PICARD
			You would let them die rather than
			share the medicine?

	Sobi and Langor exchange a look.

					LANGOR
			We want to be fair, Captain. We
			agree to permitting them two
			dosages for immediate use.

					SOBI
				(magnanimous)
			No charge.

					PICARD
			I'll have our medical officer
			handle it.

					LANGOR
			I trust you won't mind if we are
			present while you open the cargo,
			Captain.

	The Captain gestures politely to come along.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        36.

47   INT. CARGO BAY

	Picard, Beverly, Data, Sobi, Langor, two science
	officers, and a security team are gathered around the
	barrel of Felicium. Using a strange set of
	contraptions, a minuscule amount of Felicium is
	extracted from the barrel.

					LANGOR
			Point-zero-one milliliters is the
			proper individual dosage.

					PICARD
				(impressed)
			A very potent substance.

					SOBI
			We've perfected our distillation
			process over the years. In my
			grandfather's day, the same amount
			of Felicium would have filled five
			rooms this size, Captain.

					DATA
			No doubt you have applied your
			technology from other industries
			to the refinement of this product.

					SOBI
			We have no other industry.

					PICARD
			None at all?

					LANGOR
			We don't need any. The Ornarans
			provide us everything we need --
			in exchange for this.

					DATA
			Fascinating. Your society
			dedicated exclusively to the
			production of a single product.

					PICARD
			A product for which you have no
			use for, but which the Ornarans
			can't live without.

					LANGOR
			One of the little ironies of life,
			Captain.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        37.

47   CONTINUED:

					SOBI
			But one we'd be fools not to take
			advantage of. It is mutually
			beneficial.

					LANGOR
			The Ornarans provide us with the
			necessities of life and we provide
			them with the necessities of
			living. It is a fair exchange.

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			A most interesting relationship.

					BEVERLY
			Excuse me... I'll take this to
			Sickbay.

48   INT. SICKBAY

	T'Jon and Romas prepare to dose themselves as Beverly
	watches. Each person on Ornara has a device for
	administering the drug. It's a small cylinder which
	converts the Felicium into something which is then
	injected into the fat part of the hand just below the
	thumb.

					BEVERLY
			Can I help?

					T'Jon
			No.

					ROMAS
				(to his friend)
			Hurry up!

	T'Jon takes the dosage devise (NOTE: it should not look
	like something currently used by doctors or dopers)
	and presses it against Romas hand. Romas immediately
	REACTS. He relaxes -- the tension leaves him -- then
	slowly he smiles.

	T'Jon doses himself. Instantly, his former edginess
	vanishes; a wave of calm comes over him.

					BEVERLY
			You are feeling better?

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT THREE        38.

48   CONTINUED:

					T'JON
			Yes. Thank you. I'm fine now.

	T'Jon and Romas are totally blissed out. We HOLD on
	Beverly's look of concern.

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The turbolift doors OPEN and Beverly ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Report, Doctor Crusher.

					BEVERLY
			I may not know Felicium's full
			effect on Ornaran physiology.
			But I know how to interpret
			physical reactions.

					PICARD
			Are the Ornarans recovering?

					BEVERLY
			Both T'Jon and Romas are fine...
			in fact, too fine.
				(a beat)
			Felicium is a narcotic.

					PICARD
			Then T'Jon, Romas -- indeed every
			Ornaran --

					BEVERLY
			-- is a drug addict.

	ON the Captain's expression of concern, WE:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

	50	EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Brekka as before.

51
thru	OMITTED
52

53   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Data is seated working at a computer screen. Picard
	ENTERS, immediately FOLLOWED BY Riker and Troi.

					RIKER
			It's a fascinating little tale
			we've run into of disease -- rescue
			-- commerce -- and interdependence
			between two worlds.

					PICARD
			You have piqued my interest,
			Number One -- please continue.

					RIKER
			Mister Data.

					DATA
			Beginning several thousand years
			ago, the two worlds took different
			paths. Ornara became technically
			sophisticated, Brekka did not.
			Then two hundred years ago Ornara
			was stricken by a devastating
			plague.

					RIKER
			Their advanced technology could
			offer no solution.

					DATA
			Somehow, and there is limited
			information on this point, the
			cure was found in a plant which
			is indigenous to only Brekka, and
			which resisted all attempts at
			cultivation on Ornara.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        40.

53   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			In any case a trading situation
			quickly developed, which still
			exists.

					DATA
			The Ornarans acquire the Felicium
			from the Brekkians, and in
			exchange, the Ornarans provide
			the Brekkians with foods and
			staples.

					BEVERLY (O.S.)
			A nice arrangement for the
			Brekkians.

					RIKER
			And for the Ornarans -- without
			the medicine they would all die.

	Beverly JOINS the others. She has her diagnostic
	device in her hand.

					BEVERLY
			No they wouldn't. Captain, here
			are the results of my analysis.
			Felicium is definitely a powerful
			and addictive narcotic. What's
			more, despite what the Ornarans
			have been saying, it's not a
			medicine. It was a medicine, and
			it did cure the plague, two
			hundred years ago.

					PICARD
			And they no longer need it.

					BEVERLY
			The plague is irrelevant now: it
			doesn't exist... and it's not
			going to recur.

	Off their REACTIONS.

					PICARD
			The Ornarans have no medical need
			for Felicium.

					BEVERLY
			No, but their physical and
			psychological need is very real.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        41.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

	There is a long pause. Everyone slowly looks toward
	Picard, and for a beat, Picard is pensive.

					BEVERLY
			What are you going to do?

					PICARD
			Based on what we know so far...
			there is nothing I can do.

					BEVERLY
			And you don't think drug addiction
			and exploitation is sufficient
			cause?

					PICARD
			This situation has existed for
			a very long time. Those two
			societies are intertwined in a
			symbiotic relationship.

					BEVERLY
			With one society profiting at the
			expense of the other.

					PICARD
			That's how you see it.

					BEVERLY
			I can synthesize a non-addictive
			substitute which will ease their
			withdrawal symptoms.

					PICARD
			No. We can't do that either.

					BEVERLY
			I know this. You can't let them
			have the Felicium.

					PICARD
			Why? Because it goes against our
			moral sensibilities? Our mission
			is not to force Federation or
			Earth values on others in the
			galaxy.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        42.

53   CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
			In this case... you're wrong,
			Captain. One hundred percent
			wrong.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, I am receiving a call
			from Ornara.

					PICARD
			Patch it in here.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			The signal's ragged, but I think
			I can put it on the Viewscreen.

	Picard turns the viewscreen so the others in the room
	can see. The SCREEN LIGHTS UP with a less than perfect
	picture of MARGAN.

					MARGAN
			I am Margan. Are my people on
			board your ship?

					PICARD
			Some of them, yes.

					MARGAN
			May I speak with them?

					PICARD
			Yes.
				(touching his com panel)
			Lieutenant Yar, have the Ornarans
			brought in... no, wait, I don't
			want them to have access to the
			bridge.
				(then, to Margan)
			We will contact you in a few
			minutes.
				(then to Yar)
			I will take this in the guest
			quarters.

	Picard EXITS.

53A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data joins Wesley at the Aft Science Stations.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        43.

53A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(amazed)
			I can understand how this could
			happen to the Ornarans... What
			I can't understand is why anyone
			would voluntarily become dependent
			upon a chemical.

					DATA
				(checking readouts)
			Yet, the voluntary addiction to
			drugs is a recurrent theme in many
			cultures.

					WESLEY
				(nods)
			As in the twenty-first century...
			when Earth governments used
			narcotics to control the military.

					DATA
			Or look at the twentieth century.
			The dangers of drug abuse were
			well known, yet their use was
			commonplace.

					WESLEY
			Why?

					DATA
			That is what I do not understand.

	Tasha overhears, STEPS UP.

					TASHA
			No one wants to become dependent.
			That happens later.

					WESLEY
			But it does happen. So why do
			people even start?

					TASHA
			Oh, lots of reasons... My home
			planet was a place of great
			poverty and violence. For some,
			the only escape was through drugs.

					DATA
			I fail to comprehend how a
			chemical substance can provide
			an escape.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        44.

53A  CONTINUED: (2)

					TASHA
			It doesn't. But it makes you
			think it does.
				(a beat)
			You have to understand -- drugs
			can make you feel good.

	Wesley and Data listen intently.

					TASHA
				(continuing)
			They put you on top of the world.
			You're happy... Sure of yourself.
			In control. A lot of people never
			feel that otherwise.

					DATA
			But it is artificial.

					TASHA
			It doesn't feel artificial. It
			feels natural, good, and mind
			expanding.
				(a beat)
			Until the drug wears off. Then
			you pay the price. Once you come
			down, you're lower than when you
			started. So you take the drug
			again -- and it kicks you back
			up. But not as high this time.

					WESLEY
				(catching on)
			So you take more.

					TASHA
			But each peak gets lower and
			the valleys get deeper. Before
			you know it -- you're taking the
			drug not to feel good but to keep
			from feeling bad.

					WESLEY
			And that's the trap.

					TASHA
			You think the drug expands your
			universe -- but it actually
			shrinks it. Shrinks it to where
			you and the drug are all that's
			left.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        45.

53A  CONTINUED: (3)

					TASHA (Cont'd)
				(a beat)
			Pretty soon, all you care about
			is getting your next dosage.
			You'll lie, cheat, steal --
			anything to get that fix.

					DATA
			Certainly by then you would
			realize the danger.

					TASHA
			That's the worst of it. You don't
			care. The drug is your salvation
			-- your survival. Nothing else
			is important.

	Wesley thinks it over and, after a beat, shakes his
	head.

					WESLEY
			I guess I just don't understand.

	Tasha smiles and puts a hand on his shoulder.

					TASHA
			Wesley, I hope you never do.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Yar, we are ready in
			the guest quarters.

54
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56

56A  INT. GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Beverly and Riker are there with the Ornarans.
	The TRANSMISSION FADES IN AND OUT.

					MARGAN
			T'Jon. Have you got it?

					T'JON
			Well, it's here, but...

					MARGAN
			You've got to get it to us.
			T'Jon... please... We're dying
			here. You don't know... this is
			the worst it's ever been.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        46.

56A  CONTINUED:

	T'Jon is visibly moved by what he is hearing.

					T'JON
			I'm doing everything I can.
			See... what happened was...

56B  REACTIONS

	From Picard and T'Jon.

					MARGAN
				(cuts him off)
			Stop. I can't listen. T'Jon...
			we need the medicine. So, many
			people... so much suffering.
			You've got to get it to us. I
			can't... I can't go on. Help,
			T'Jon... please.

	The SCREEN SHUTS OFF. For a beat everyone is quiet.
	The strain on T'Jon is very evident. The pressure is
	enormous.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry.

	T'Jon then turns and puts a death grip on the person
	nearest to him. Commander Riker.

					T'JON
			Take us to our planet - leave us
			there with our medicine or this
			person dies.

	Picard takes a STEP FORWARD, then STOPS.

					T'JON
				(continuing)
			Don't you see -- I have no choice.
			We were sent to bring back the
			Felicium. The suffering on my
			planet is too great. People are
			dying. It doesn't matter any more
			whether we are entitled to the
			Felicium... we have to have it.

					PICARD
			Let him go.

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FOUR        47.

56B  CONTINUED:

					T'JON
			Take us there now -- or give us
			a shuttle -- but we must have the
			medicine... if you refuse, this
			person dies.

					PICARD
			I will not be coerced.

					T'JON
			I'll do it. I'll kill him.

	The strain of the pressure is all over T'Jon.

					PICARD
				(calmly)
			No you won't. You're not a killer
			and neither am I.

	T'Jon releases Riker, who sags a little, then catches
	his balance.

					T'JON
			Help us... please... help us.

					PICARD
			I'm not sure that I can.

	There is anguish on Beverly's face from those words.

57
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58

59   CLOSE SHOT ON PICARD

	His face is serious, intent, introspective.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FIVE        48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

60
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62

62A  INT. ORNARAN GUEST QUARTERS

	As they all stand and consider what to do. Langor
	APPEARS AT THE DOOR.

					LANGOR
			Captain Picard, we couldn't help
			overhearing. Could I see you for
			a moment?

	Picard is almost relieved by the distraction.

					PICARD
			Come with me, Doctor. This could
			be interesting.

63   INT. BREKKIAN GUEST QUARTERS

	Picard and Beverly are there with Langor and Sobi.

					LANGOR
			We have thought about this a great
			deal.

					SOBI
			Both of us feel deeply about what
			is happening on Ornara.

					LANGOR
			Although this is going to cause
			hardship to us and to our people,
			we have decided to give the
			Felicium to them.

	A slow smile plays at the corners of Picard's mouth.
	Beverly's expression is harsh.

					SOBI
			They can pay for it when they are
			able.

					LANGOR
			We don't want to cause any
			suffering.

             STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FIVE            49.

63   CONTINUED:

	For a beat Picard doesn't answer. Both Beverly and
	Picard make the connection at the same time.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			I wonder why I expected this.

					LANGOR
			Pardon?

					PICARD
			It's the other shoe.

					BEVERLY
				(to Langor)
			The Ornarans are not aware, are
			they?

					LANGOR
			Of what?

					BEVERLY
			That the plague which nearly
			destroyed Ornara... infected your
			world as well.

					LANGOR
			You don't know that for sure.

					BEVERLY
			It had to.

					PICARD
			But somehow, one of your ancestors
			realized that your desire for the
			drug continued after the disease
			had been cured. They made the
			connection and were able to end
			their addiction.

					BEVERLY
				(scornful)
			But these same wonderful people
			also realized that their neighbors
			never found out. Their need for
			the drug grew to the point it is
			now. Your sole source of support
			comes from providing the narcotic.

             STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FIVE            50.

63   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			And the refinement process of
			which you are so proud was a way
			to make Felicium even more
			addicting... and tighten your
			grip on the Ornarans even further.

					LANGOR
			Are you going to tell them?

					PICARD
			No. I can't tell them. You see,
			I am bound by the rules of the
			United Federation of Planets,
			which say I am not to interfere
			in other worlds, other cultures.
			To tell them any of this would
			be interfering and would violate
			the Prime Directive.

					SOBI
				(suspicious)
			You're talking to us about it...

					PICARD
			Telling you things you already
			know... which changes nothing.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc. I can synthesize
			something which will alleviate
			their suffering and make
			withdrawal painless.

					LANGOR
			That won't be necessary, because
			if I understand the captain, he
			is going to allow the Ornarans
			to have the Felicium.

					PICARD
			Yes, I am.

					BEVERLY
			You can't do that. Some things
			go beyond words on a page. These
			Brekkians have knowingly enslaved
			others. They have caused untold
			suffering and hardship, just so
			their pitiful lives could be
			easier. At least don't give the
			Ornarans more drugs.


             STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FIVE            51.

63   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			It is not for me to make any of
			these decisions.

					LANGOR
			You are absolutely right, Captain.

	Sobi and Langor are smug.

64
thru	OMITTED
67

67A  INT. CARGO HOLD

	Sobi, Langor, T'Jon, Romas, Beverly, and Picard are
	present. The barrel of Felicium is the centerpiece
	for this gathering, along with the parts which have
	been fabricated for the Ornaran freighters.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we've arrived at Ornara
			and assumed standard orbit.

					PICARD
				(to intercom)
			Acknowledged. Thank you.

	Picard CROSSES to stand in front of the four aliens.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Forgive me for doing what I must.
				(to T'Jon and Romas)
			I'm beaming you down to your
			world... with your Felicium.

	T'Jon and Romas are delighted.

					T'JON
			Good. I knew it would work out
			this way.

					ROMAS
			You've made the only humanitarian
			decision, Captain.

	Picard nods joylessly.

             STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FIVE            52.

67A  CONTINUED:

					SOBI
				(to T'Jon)
			Langor and I will beam down to
			Ornara with you.

					LANGOR
			We'll work out payment terms for
			the Felicium.

					T'JON
			On behalf of my people, I extend
			thanks for your benevolent
			attitude.

	Sobi and Langor smile proudly. Beverly is fuming at
	the hypocrisy, but keeps it hidden.

					T'JON
				(continuing)
			And I also thank you, Captain,
			for doing the right thing.

	Romas indicates the coils.

					ROMAS
			Your gift of these coils will
			ensure that our freighters will
			continue to work.

					PICARD
				(firmly)
			No.

					T'JON
				(confused)
			No.

					PICARD
			I will not supply you with spare
			parts for your freighters. If
			you want them repaired, you'll
			have to do that yourself.

	The four aliens are stunned.

					ROMAS
			In a short time our freighters
			will be inoperable.

					PICARD
			Quite possibly.

             STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FIVE            53.

67A  CONTINUED: (2)

					T'JON
			But we depend on those freighters!
			We must have those parts.

					SOBI
			If you withhold those coils,
			you're disrupting the stability
			of both our planets --

					LANGOR
			-- and interfering with a trade
			arrangement that has lasted for
			generations! What of this Prime
			Directive of yours?

					PICARD
			Nothing in the Prime Directive
			compels me to help you.

					ROMAS
			You're an executioner, Captain.
			You want our world to perish.

					PICARD
			No. That's not what I want.

					T'JON
			But without our freighters, there
			will be no more shipments of
			Felicium! We will die!

	Picard doesn't respond. Beverly is empathetic:

					BEVERLY
			You must trust in yourselves.
			There are... other options.

					PICARD
			And you must understand that my
			oath as a Starfleet officer gives
			me no choice in the matter.

	The four aliens stare at him, unable to comprehend how
	Picard can do this to them. Picard touches a com panel.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Transporter Room. Lock onto our
			guests and their cargo and beam
			them down to Ornara.

             STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FIVE            54.

67A  CONTINUED: (3)

					T'JON
				(stiffly)
			Captain, I hope you realize what
			you've done to us.

					PICARD
			Of that, you can be sure.
				(a beat)
			Good luck.

68   OMITTED

68A  NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the four aliens and the cargo DEMATERIALIZE, leaving
	Picard and Beverly alone in the cargo bay. Without
	a word, Picard turns and EXITS. Beverly FOLLOWS.

68B  INT. TURBOLIFT

	as Picard ENTERS. Before the doors close, Beverly also
	ENTERS. A long beat, then:

					BEVERLY
			When the Felicium runs out, the
			people of Ornara will suffer
			horrible withdrawal pains.

					PICARD
			No doubt.

					BEVERLY
			We could have made their burden
			easier.

					PICARD
			Only in the short run. Painful
			as it will be, the people of
			Ornara -- and the people of Brekka
			-- must shape their own destinies.

					BEVERLY
			It sounds so... heartless.

					PICARD
			Doctor, it was not an easy
			decision.

					BEVERLY
			I just hope it was the right one.

             STAR TREK: "Symbiosis" - 2/17/88 - ACT FIVE            55.

68C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Manned as before. The turbolift doors OPEN; Picard
	and Beverly STEP OUT ONTO the bridge. Picard takes
	his chair:

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, take us out of
			orbit.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir. Course laid in.

					PICARD
			Engage.

69   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it leaves orbit.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END                             





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                   "We'll Always Have Paris" 
                          #40271-124 
                              
                          Written by 
                      Deborah Dean Davis 
                               & 
                     Hannah Louise Shearer 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Robert Becker 


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                         FINAL DRAFT

                      FEBRUARY 22, 1988

            STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "We'll Always Have Paris"
 
                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             EDOUARD
                RIKER              FRANCINE
                BEVERLY            GABRIELLE
                DATA               LAURA MANHEIM
                TROI               DR. PAUL MANHEIM
                WORF               
                GEORDI             
                TRANSPORTER CHIEF  

                Voice-over         
                COMPUTER VOICE     

            STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "We'll Always Have Paris" 

                             SETS                               
                              
            INTERIORS                    EXTERIORS
          
              USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              GYMNASIUM
              MAIN BRIDGE                PARIS CAFE (HOLODECK)
              CORRIDORS
                BY HOLODECK              THE PLANET VANDOR
                BY DE-CONTAMINATION AREA
              SICKBAY
              SICKBAY OUTER OFFICE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              CONFERENCE ROOM
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              DR. CRUSHER'S OFFICE
                                        
              VANDOR
                CORRIDOR
                MANHEIM'S LABORATORY

          STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                   "We'll Always Have Paris" 
                       
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it streaks through the stars at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41886.9.
			We are en route to Sarona 8 for
			much needed R and R. The entire
			crew is looking forward to the
			diversion. On a personal note,
			I have allowed myself the luxury
			of a head start.

2    INT. ENTERPRISE - GYMNASIUM

	It is starkly and simply set up for competitive saber
	fencing. PICARD and RIKER are dressed in traditional
	white jumpsuits, gloves, shoes and masks. They stand
	in the middle of three long lanes about six feet apart.
	They snap their masks in place.

	PICARD MOVES HIS

	right leg forward, weight centered, hand on hip. His
	saber is down.

	HE TURNS THE SABER

	so the cutting edge of the blade moves to the left,
	then brings it to his head with a flourish.

					PICARD
			En garde.

	PICARD STEPS FORWARD

	as his blade comes up, pointed at the Riker's face.

	THEIR BLADES CROSS

	as Riker half-lunges forward, arm extended, to a chest
	shot. Picard steps back and parries.

          STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - TEASER          2.

2    CONTINUED:

	PICARD SNAPS AND BEATS

	Riker's sword, knocking it to the side. He does a full
	lunge forward, with a downward slice.

	RIKER HIGH BLOCKS

	the move, and lunges forward with a flank cut to
	Picard's ribs. He continues with a fleche, then a head
	cut, continuing with fleche parries.

	RIKER SCORES

	with an inverted thrust to Picard's heart. Picard
	steps back and salutes. Riker answers in kind.

	THEIR MASKS

	come off, but not their rank.

					RIKER
			I took advantage...

					PICARD
			No, no. The advantage was yours,
			Number One. I'm out of
			practice... too much time on the
			bridge. En garde!

	PICARD REPLACES HIS MASK

	and they begin again.

	PICARD FAKES RIKER

	out with a cheek cut, turning his blade down, then, in
	a swashbuckling movement, he SLAMS the heel of his
	sword right on Riker's guard, comes in with a cheek
	cut, then rolls the sword and quickly lunges in with a
	head cut, pulls the sword back in and THRUSTS it to
	Riker's heart. Riker is surprised as

	PICARD SCORES

	and they step back and salute each other with their
	swords.

					RIKER
			Interesting move. What technique
			was that?


          STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - TEASER          3.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			The technique of a desperate man.
			Shall we...

	He is interrupted by the GREAT SHUDDER AND ROLL of the
	ship as the Enterprise is hit by some MASSIVE FORCE.
	He and Riker are thrown around like dolls as LIGHTS
	FLICKER ON AND OFF. Finally, the ship stabilizes.

	PICARD AND RIKER HURRY TO

	the com panel.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Yellow Alert.

					PICARD
			Picard to bridge. Report.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	THE BRIDGE CREW MOVE TO THEIR STATIONS, returning to
	normal.

					DATA
			It is not an attack that we know
			of, Captain. Origin unknown.
			Sensors did not detect the force
			until immediately prior to impact.
			Shields did not have time to
			respond. Damages unknown.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We're on our way, Mister Data.

					WORF
			Damage reports from all decks
			coming in, sir.

					DATA
			Injuries?

					WORF
			Minor.

	DATA LOOKS AT HIS

	instruments, puzzled.

          STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - TEASER          4.

3    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I still am unable to determine
			the cause of the energy force.
			There is nothing within a
			reasonable distance of this ship
			powerful enough to cause an impact
			of that magnitude.

	THE TURBOLIFT OPENS

	and Picard and Riker ENTER the bridge, still dressed
	in their fencing clothes.

					RIKER
			Mister Data?

					DATA
			Damages and injuries are minimal.

					PICARD
			Where did it come from?

					DATA
			I am still checking, sir.

					PICARD
			Hazard a guess, Mister Data.

					DATA
			It appears to originate from the
			Pegos Minor sector.

					PICARD
			That far?

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	PICARD TAKES

	his Command Chair.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant La Forge, set
			coordinates for that sector.
			Shields at full power.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir. Coordinates laid in.

          STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - TEASER          5.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Sir, I am receiving a transmission
			from Pegos Minor. It's an S.O.S.

					PICARD
			Put it on audio, Lieutenant.

	A SHAKEN VOICE ECHOES

	through the bridge. The crew listens intently.

					MANHEIM'S COM VOICE
			I repeat, this is Doctor Paul
			Manheim. We are in need of help.
			Urgent. Any ship please respond.
			Coordinates are six-six-seven
			eight point nine by
			seven-zero-seven-five-four-two
			point two. Manheim out.

	The transmission is on a loop and begins to REPEAT.

					WORF
			I can't get through, Captain.

					PICARD
			Turn it off. Lay in a course for
			those coordinates, La Forge. Warp
			eight.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir. Plotted and laid in.

					DATA
			Estimated arrival four hours,
			seventeen minutes, thirty-five
			seconds.

					RIKER
			Isn't Manheim the one who was
			thrown out of the Institute for
			unauthorized experiments?

					DATA
			Quite the contrary, Commander.
			He left of his own volition.
			Professor Manheim is the most
			highly reputed scientist within
			the Federation. A brilliant
			visionary who...

          STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - TEASER          6.

3    CONTINUED: (3)

	PICARD STANDS UP

	and moves to the turbolift.

					PICARD
			... Who disappeared over fifteen
			years ago. Along with his wife,
			Laura.

					RIKER
			Did you know him, Captain?

					PICARD
			No. He was teaching at the
			University when I was in Paris,
			but I never had the pleasure.
			Number One, you have the Conn.
			Inform me half an hour before we
			reach the coordinates.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	PICARD LEAVES

	the bridge.

4    INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE HOLODECK

	Picard stands there a beat, hesitant to put in the
	program.

					PICARD
			Computer, this is Captain Picard.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			What is your pleasure, Captain?

					PICARD
			Paris. Twenty-two years ago.
			A warm spring day. April ninth.
			Eighteen hundred hours -- three
			o'clock.

5    INT. HOLODECK

	Paris in the spring. The BIRDS ARE SINGING, BRILLIANT
	LIGHT reflects on the outdoor tables of the Cafe Des
	Artistes. Couples in love complete the ambience.

          STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - TEASER          7.

5    CONTINUED:

	THE TABLEAU IS UNMOVING

	until Picard WALKS UP TO a WAITER (EDOUARD).

	WITH GREAT FLOURISH

	the waiter puts himself at Picard's service.

					EDOUARD
			Monsieur, welcome to Cafe Des
			Artistes. Is this your first time
			in Paris?

					PICARD
			No, I've been here before.

	Picard turns and sees the exact table where he used
	to sit.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			That table.

					EDOUARD
			Mais oui, we are here to please
			you.

	He ushers Picard to the table on the balcony
	overlooking the city.

	MEMORIES FLOOD PICARD

	as he looks out over the city he loves more than any
	other city in the whole galaxy.

					PICARD
			I've been away far too long.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

6    INT. HOLODECK - PARIS - CONTINUOUS ACTION - DAY

	Two lovely French girls, just barely nineteen, take
	the table next to Picard. They are very involved in
	their own conversation and take no notice of him.

	PICARD APPRECIATES

	the look and liveliness of the two of them. They too,
	evoke memories. Memories of youth and of love.

	THE WAITER INTERRUPTS

	his reverie with a menu.

					EDOUARD
			Some wine, some cheese, a perfect
			tarte tatin...

					PICARD
			I'm afraid I'm not hungry. I
			really came for the view.

					EDOUARD
			Perhaps what you hunger for is
			not on the menu?

					PICARD
			Perhaps not. It was many years
			ago, I had a rendezvous -- I was
			to meet someone, a young woman,
			here, at this very table.

					EDOUARD
			She did not come?

					PICARD
			I don't know, actually. I've
			always imagined that she did.

	THE WAITER TAKES the menu back, with a knowing
	expression.

					EDOUARD
			You, however, did not. Trust
			Edouard. I will bring something
			special, just for you.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         9.

6    CONTINUED:

	ONE OF THE GIRLS

	FRANCINE, stands and throws some money on the table.

					FRANCINE
			I'm not staying if all you're
			going to do is talk about him.

					GABRIELLE
			What is this for?

					FRANCINE
			My lunch. Feed it to the birds.

	FRANCINE LEAVES

	in a swish of silk and color.

	GABRIELLE SIGHS AND STARES

	out over the city, not unlike Picard.

					GABRIELLE
			He will come. He will.

	PICARD HEARS THIS

	and turns his chair so that he can see her more
	clearly.

					PICARD
			Yes, I'm sure he will.

	GABRIELLE LOOKS AT

	Picard and smiles back at him -- thankful for the
	compliment and for the assurance.

					GABRIELLE
			He's a military man, just like
			you. We're going to get married
			and he's going to stay here in
			Paris and never leave me.

					PICARD
			He's stationed here?

					GABRIELLE
			Not yet, but that's the way I've
			got it planned. Last night, well,
			after last night, he just couldn't
			leave. He couldn't.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         10.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

	Her eyes fill with tears.

	PICARD CANNOT BEAR

	to see her cry. He wants to make it better somehow.

					PICARD
			If he's as young as you are, maybe
			he doesn't know yet exactly what
			he wants to do.

					GABRIELLE
			You're an important Starfleet
			officer -- what would you advise
			my lover to do -- go off and
			explore the galaxy or stay here
			and explore something which has
			no boundaries -- love?

					PICARD
			I would tell him that he must be
			the person he is meant to be...
			and that you deserve nothing less
			than that.

	THE WAITER DELIVERS

	a simple tray of various cheeses and meats to Picard.
	He pours himself a glass of deep red wine.

					EDOUARD
			Bordeaux, a very passionate year.

					PICARD
			A glass for the young lady.

	The waiter pours a glass of wine for Gabrielle.

	GABRIELLE RISES AND MOVES

	to Picard's table. There is more confidence in her
	demeanor than before. She knows more about this man
	and can deal on a more emotional level.

					GABRIELLE
			Do I remind you of the girl you
			left behind?

					PICARD
			No. Yes, you do. It's hard to
			say, it has been many years.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         11.

6    CONTINUED: (3)

					GABRIELLE
			Then you have forgotten her face.

	PICARD STARES THROUGH GABRIELLE

	as if he is directly connected to someone else.

					PICARD
			Not a single detail. I can see
			every inch of her to this day and
			being here -- I can feel the
			softness of her in the breeze,
			smell the fragrance of her in the
			flowers. I have not forgotten.

					GABRIELLE
			What was her name?

					PICARD
			Laura.

	HE STARES OFF

	into the City of Lights, letting the memory of Laura
	wash over him.

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - DAY

	Picard, a little angrier than usual, APPROACHES Data.

					PICARD
			You've been at that console twice
			as long as you estimated.

					DATA
			My estimation was incorrect,
			Captain.

	DATA SWIVELS IN HIS CHAIR

	facing Picard.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			And I think it would be best if
			what I am about to tell you were
			also incorrect.

					PICARD
			Nonsense. Out with it.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         12.

7    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Someone, I would assume Professor
			Manheim, opened up a window. A
			window into another dimension.

	Picard strains to garner more information out of what
	little information Data is giving him.

					PICARD
			You don't know how?

	Data shakes his head "no."

					RIKER
			You don't know what it is?

					PICARD
			What came through this window?

	Data shakes his head "no" again.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			A window, that's all you know.

	Data shakes his head "yes."

					DATA
			Sir, the answers to your questions
			will be the most important
			scientific answers of the
			twenty-fourth century.

	PICARD LOOKS TO THE VIEWSCREEN

	answers, answers, they are all out there.

					PICARD
			Manheim.

					GEORDI
			Captain, we've reached the
			coordinates specified. There's
			nothing here.

					WORF
			I am receiving new coordinates.
			It's a relay signal, the same
			source as the first one.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         13.

7    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Set course for the new
			coordinates.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
			Why would someone make it this
			difficult to find him if he truly
			wants to be found?

					WORF
			A failsafe, I would imagine.

8    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	speeds towards the new coordinates at warp 8.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone is at their post.

					GEORDI
			Captain, my sensors are picking
			up what appears to be a small
			planet.

	PICARD NODS

	leaning forward in his chair, trying to get there
	sooner.

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, standard orbit.
			Give me a visual.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

					WORF
			Viewscreen on.

10   MAIN VIEWSCREEN - THE PLANET VANDOR (OPTICAL)

	floats VIOLET in space. There is a GLIMMERING EFFECT
	surrounding it.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         14.

11   THE CREW STARES

	at it.

					WORF
			There's a forcefield of some kind
			surrounding the planet, sir.

					PICARD
			Penetrable?

					DATA
			No, sir.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open, sir.

					PICARD
			This is the USS Enterprise
			responding to your signal for
			help.

	A WOMAN'S VOICE comes through. She is bordering on
	hysteria.

					LAURA (V.O.)
			Help. Please help me. I don't
			know what to do. It's only the
			two of us. He's shaking. Please.

	PICARD'S FACE

	melts a little, just hearing her voice.

	THE CREW LOOKS

	to him to give an order, he is just a small beat slower
	than usual.

					PICARD
			Can you lock onto her coordinates?

					GEORDI
			No, sir. The forcefield is
			preventing any kind of contact
			other than audio.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Manheim, this is... the
			captain of the Enterprise. Is
			your husband conscious?

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         15.

11   CONTINUED:

					LAURA (V.O.)
			No. You've got to help him.

					PICARD
			There's a force field surrounding
			your planet.

					LAURA (V.O.)
			Yes. I know.

	Picard gently guides a "civilian" through.

					PICARD
			Good. Then you must be very brave
			and leave his side long enough
			to shut down the system that is
			preventing us from helping you.

	THE PLANET VANDOR

	slowly STOPS SHIMMERING AND BECOMES A CRYSTAL CLEAR
	VIOLET GLOBE.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Good.
				(to crew)
			Lock onto their coordinates and
			beam them up.

	PICARD SITS IN HIS CHAIR

	like the weight of the world has just been placed on
	his shoulders.

					RIKER
			I'd like extra decontamination
			precautions, Captain.

	Without even moving, Picard responds.

					PICARD
			Fine, Number One.

12   INT. - OUTSIDE THE DE-CONTAMINATION AREA

	Picard and Riker wait outside, Picard nervously shifts
	his weight from foot to foot.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         16.

12   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			The professor seems to be going
			in and out of consciousness.

					PICARD
			Well, the first time he's "in"
			be sure you find out what the hell
			he was up to down there.

	The Captain paces like a new father.

					RIKER
			Is anything wrong, sir?

					PICARD
			No.

	THE DOOR OPENS

	and a medical team RUSHES OUT with the convulsing body
	of Professor Manheim. Riker FOLLOWS THEM to Sickbay.

	THE CAPTAIN

	stands aside leaving them plenty of room.

	PICARD LOOKS UP

	and standing in the same doorway:

	PICARD'S POV - LAURA

	She looks unearthly, almost like an angel, an even more
	beautiful woman than girl.

	THE TWO OF THEM

	stand staring at one another for a long beat.

	LAURA STEADIES HERSELF

	against the doorway, stunned.

					LAURA
			Jean-Luc?

					PICARD
			Laura.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         17.

13   INT. SICKBAY

	BEVERLY hurriedly takes readings of the uncontrollably
	shaking body of Paul Manheim.

	SHE FINALLY GIVES

	him an injection.

	MANHEIM SHIVERS

	and falls into a deep sleep.

	BEVERLY LOOKS UP

	from her patient to the concerned face of Riker.

					BEVERLY
			It's not good.

					RIKER
			When will I be able to question
			him?

					BEVERLY
			I don't know.

	PICARD AND LAURA ENTER SICKBAY

	and Laura RUSHES TO her husband's side, frightened by
	his stillness.

					LAURA
			Is he dead?

					BEVERLY
			No. I've sedated him.

	She puts her hand on Laura's shoulder.

					BEVERLY
			I'll do everything I can to save
			him.

					RIKER
			Doctor, we need to talk to this
			man as soon as we can.

	LAURA STARTS TO CRY

	and Picard puts his arm around her, very affectionately
	comforting her.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT ONE         18.

13   CONTINUED:

	BEVERLY WATCHES THIS SHOW

	of familiarity and is surprised by it.

					BEVERLY
			I'll let you know as soon as he
			regains consciousness.

					LAURA
			Thank you. Thank you, all.

	HER EYES HOLD

	on Picard's and there is much more there than the
	thanks of a woman in distress.

	THE SHIP IS JOLTED

	by a huge BLAST of God only knows what. COLORS flood
	the room.

	THEY ARE THROWN

	around the cabin in a radical manner.

	MANHEIM'S BODY

	GLOWS VIOLET.

14   EXT. SPACE - VANDOR (OPTICAL)

	TURNS FROM A BRIGHT VIOLET TO A HOT PINK AND BACK
	again.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

15   INT. SICKBAY - CONTINUOUS ACTION

	The crew picks themselves up from the deck.

	PICARD STEADIES

	Laura, then touches his insignia.

					PICARD
			Bridge, Picard. Status report.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Shields are holding, Captain.
			Ten percent loss of power.
			Minimal damage, all decks.

	PICARD IMPATIENTLY

	turns to Riker.

					PICARD
			We can't wait for this man to wake
			up to find out what's going on
			here. Clearly, whatever this
			window is, it's still open.

					RIKER
			Agreed, Captain. I'll have Data
			start immediately on a thorough
			evaluation of all of Doctor
			Manheim's theories.

	Riker EXITS as

	MANHEIM BEGINS TO GLOW

	shades of VIOLET, the RETURNS to normal. His eyes open
	white and he YELLS OUT:

					MANHEIM
			Head gone. Must fill up. It's
			in the cross!

	LAURA RUSHES TO HIS

	side, REACTING in horror. When she touches him, it
	looks as if he may become coherent, then he fades back
	into convulsions.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         20.

15   CONTINUED:

	BEVERLY GIVES HIM

	another injection. He becomes quiet. Picard turns
	to Laura.

					PICARD
			When did this start?

					LAURA
			Right before he sent out the
			S.O.S. -- after he -- well, he'd
			been in the lab for at least three
			days.

	PICARD AND BEVERLY

	exchange looks. He turns to Laura, his attitude softer.

					PICARD
			Laura, I'm afraid I need to ask
			you a number of questions - and
			time is of the essence.

	Beverly looks at the two of them.

					BEVERLY
			You can use my office.

	Picard leads Laura to the outer room.

	BEVERLY'S EYES FOLLOW

	them through the door. She quickly turns back to her
	patient.

16   INT. SICKBAY - OUTER OFFICE

	Laura and Picard stand and face each other for a long,
	intense moment.

	LAURA SMILES BITTERSWEETLY

	at Picard.

					LAURA
			This is not how I imagined it.

					PICARD
			Nor I.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         21.

16   CONTINUED:

					LAURA
			You've done well. Exactly as
			you'd hoped.

	PICARD STRUGGLES

	with his duty -- and his emotions.

					PICARD
			Not exactly. Nothing works just
			as you hope... Laura, I'm sorry
			about your husband.
				(beat)
			I need some information from you.

	LAURA SENSES THE

	change in him. She moves back slightly.

					LAURA
			I don't know what I can tell you,
			Jean-Luc. At best, I'm a
			glorified laboratory assistant.
			Paul's mental capabilities are
			so far beyond yours and mine, he
			couldn't discuss his work with
			me.

					PICARD
			But you must know something of
			the nature of his experiments.

	LAURA SHRUGS

	almost indifferent.

					LAURA
			He lectures me, he practices on
			me, but he doesn't confide in me.
			I stopped listening long ago.

					PICARD
			Why did he come here? Why Vandor?

					LAURA
			He said it was because it was far
			enough away, no one would or could
			steal his theories... or stop him
			from trying to prove them.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         22.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			What he was working on is
			unquestionably quite dangerous
			as well as out of control.

	LAURA STARES AT

	Picard as if she's just had a revelation.

					LAURA
			He's a little like you, Jean-Luc.
			He loves, he needs the challenges
			of the unknown... all I do know
			is that he's been very close to
			a major breakthrough. He's been
			excited and agitated and working
			around the clock for the past few
			months.

	PICARD LOOKS QUESTIONINGLY

	at her.

					PICARD
			Why weren't you affected?

					LAURA
			Every time he began an experiment,
			he insisted I stay in what he said
			was a protected room. I guess
			he was right.

	PICARD BEGINS TO PACE

	the room.

					PICARD
			Fifteen years here? By yourself?

					LAURA
			There was no place left for Paul
			to go -- and I am his wife.
				(beat)
			Our destiny isn't always exactly
			what we expect. Isn't that what
			you just said?

	TEARS FORM IN

	Laura's eyes. She begins to feel overwhelmed.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         23.

16   CONTINUED: (3)

	PICARD STEPS BACK

	from the emotion.

					PICARD
			I must send a team to the planet.

					LAURA
			You can't. It's protected.
			Paul's made sure no one can get
			in.

	SHE LOOKS UP AT HIM

	and lets the tears come.

	PICARD PUTS HIS ARMS

	around her gently. She collapses into him as if they'd
	never been apart. He holds her sympathetically, as:

	BEVERLY STRIDES INTO

	the office. She stops dead in her tracks and Picard
	lets go of Laura.

					BEVERLY
			Excuse me.

	Laura wipes her tears away and becomes strong again.

					LAURA
			Is he worse?

					BEVERLY
			He's resting. I'd like to have
			you undergo some tests as well.

	BEVERLY GESTURES TO THE

	Nurse.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			He'll start them.

					LAURA
			Thank you for your kindness,
			Doctor.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         24.

16   CONTINUED: (4)

	LAURA LOOKS BACK

	at Picard a moment, clasps his hand, then follows the
	Nurse into Sickbay.

	BEVERLY UNCOMFORTABLY

	addresses Picard, all business.

					PICARD
			She's an old friend.

					BEVERLY
			I gathered that. It's her husband
			I'm more concerned with at the
			moment.

					PICARD
			What's his prognosis?

					BEVERLY
			So far, he's dying and there's
			nothing I can do about it. His
			entire genetic structure is
			altering -- constantly. I don't
			know how or why. I've never
			encountered anything like it
			before.

					PICARD
			How long does he have?

					BEVERLY
			Maybe a couple of days. It's not
			predictable. All I can do is
			attempt to maintain him until we
			find out what's causing the
			damage.

					PICARD
			Can I talk to him?

					BEVERLY
			You may never be able to talk to
			him. He may never be coherent
			again.

	BEVERLY STARTS BACK

	into Sickbay.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         25.

16   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			Doctor.

	SHE TURNS BACK

	and faces him.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I haven't seen Mrs. Manheim since
			Paris.

					BEVERLY
			You needn't explain, Captain.

					PICARD
			It was a very long time ago.

					BEVERLY
			Yes. She's a lovely woman.

	She LEAVES Picard, who's feeling very frustrated.

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is working furiously at the Aft Console when
	Picard ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Were you able to get any
			information, sir?

	PICARD SHAKES HIS

	head.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Manheim is in the dark about
			her husband's work. And he may
			never come out of the state he's
			in. What have you found out?

					DATA
			Sensors show there's an immense
			volume of energy being reflected
			from a small point on the planet's
			surface... near the main
			Laboratory.

					PICARD
			Reflecting what?

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         26.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We do not know yet, sir. It
			appears to be moving from a thin
			beam into wider beams and back
			again in an unstructured manner.

	PICARD PUSHES

	him for something more.

					PICARD
			Is this "beam" responsible for
			the jolt we just felt?

					DATA
			Not directly, sir. It is possible
			the beam is responsible for
			opening the "window."

					RIKER
			But that's pure assumption. We
			still know virtually nothing about
			Manheim's work.

					DATA
			About this particular work, sir.
			Professor Manheim is renowned for
			his work in perfecting subspace
			communications, and
			thermodynamics, but those
			particular achievements seem to
			have no bearing on what he is
			trying to do on Vandor.

	PICARD IS

	impatient.

					PICARD
			To the point, Mister Data.

					DATA
			When he disappeared fifteen years
			ago, he had been working on
			theories of non-linear time. His
			colleagues apparently questioned
			his obsession -- and his
			methodology.

					PICARD
			How far did he get?

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         27.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			No one knows. He became angry
			about their doubts that he could
			enter other dimensions. He left
			the Institute. That is the last
			anyone heard of him until now.

					RIKER
			Can we deal with what's happening
			down there from the ship?

					DATA
			Unlikely. I would need to see
			the Doctor's notes. And even then,
			his mind is of such unparalleled
			brilliance, I am not sure I could
			decipher them.

	PICARD REACTS

	and turns to Riker.

					PICARD
			There is an elaborate defense
			system to protect his work.

	WORF STANDS TO

	his full height.

					WORF
			We can get through any system.

					RIKER
			It's worth a try.

					PICARD
			Agreed. Take a small away team.
			See what you can find down there.

	RIKER GETS UP

	and gestures to Worf and Data.

					RIKER
			Worf. Data.

	THEY FOLLOW HIM

	onto the turbolift.

	PICARD LOOKS AFTER

	them.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         28.

18   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Worf and Data step onto the pad. Riker nods
	to the Transporter Chief.

					RIKER
			Energize.

	The chief adjusts the console and the three figures
	begin to BEAM DOWN.

19   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as THREE AMORPHOUS FIGURES OF FLICKERING LIGHT begin
	the BEAM DOWN to the planet.

	THE THREE FLICKERING FIGURES

	BOUNCE and JUMP and MELD INTO ONE>

	THE SINGLE FLICKERING LIGHT

	swirls forming a frenzied funnel.

	OUT OF THE FUNNEL

	crashes the face of a DRAGON.

	QUICKLY SUPERIMPOSED

	by FLASHING LIGHTS, COLORS AND SHADOWY FIGURES.

	THE FUNNEL VIBRATES

	with the SOUNDS from ANOTHER DIMENSION.

	A GREAT WHITE LIGHT

	shines through the swirling reflections of the away
	Team.

	IN A FLASH

	the spinning out of control away team breaks away, as
	if looking for a way home.

	THEY TRAVEL FAST

	directly toward the planet.

         STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT TWO         29.

19   CONTINUED:

	THEN SMASH INTO

	an invisible wall and tiny, disjointed PARTICLES SHOWER
	SPACE AND DRIFT OFF into... nothingness.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

20   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard RUSHES INTO the room, Troi CLOSE BEHIND him.

					PICARD
			I don't care if you have a signal
			or not -- bring them back!

	THE TRANSPORTER CHIEF

	doesn't even look up from his panel. He furiously
	works.

	TROI SEEMS TO WILL

	their very bodies back onto the Enterprise.

					TROI
			They will return. Please, they've
			got to.

	THE TRANSPORTER CHIEF

	sees something on his console.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			I have a reading, it's not much,
			not complete...

					PICARD
			... Lock on, man. Beam them back!

	THE TECHNICIAN PUNCHES

	in the proper instructions and...

	RIKER AND DATA

	slowly SHIMMER BACK ONTO THE TRANSPORTER PAD, dazed.

	PICARD AND TROI WAIT MOTIONLESS

	until another SHIMMERING EFFECT OCCURS.

	WORF REAPPEARS

	in the Transporter Room.

	EVERYONE IS RELIEVED

	they have made it back.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        31.

20   CONTINUED:

	THEN WORF COLLAPSES

	on the pad.

					PICARD
			Medical Emergency Team in
			Transporter Sixteen.

	PICARD HOLDS WORF'S

	head gently in his arms and turns to Riker and Data.

					PICARD
			Good God, what happened out there?

	RIKER AND DATA

	look at one another as if they still can't believe it.

            RIKER                   DATA
       Sir, it was...          The most incredible...

					PICARD
			One at a time.

            RIKER                   DATA
       It's hard to...         Modern science does not...

	WORF STIRS SLIGHTLY

	as if he's coming to after a brutal barroom brawl.

					PICARD
			Stop! I'll wait for Lieutenant
			Worf.

	THE MEDICAL STAFF

	RUSHES IN and administers to Worf... gently taking him
	from the captain and helping him to his feet.

					WORF
			I'm all right!

					PICARD
			I'll see you all in my Ready Room.

21   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard sits, trying to understand what his crew members
	are saying.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        32.

21   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			A dragon?

					WORF
			Not exactly, sir, but a monster
			that...

					RIKER
				(interrupts)
			... It wasn't anything at all like
			that. It was beautiful --
			godlike.

					DATA
			It was completely logical in the
			most disorganized way possible.
			Colors, sounds, lights. Not light
			you see, but light you feel.

					PICARD
			You each experienced something
			different and it affect you in
			dissimilar ways.

					TROI
			Sir, Worf is a warrior. He
			probably confronted his dragon
			and fought with it. Professor
			Manheim also tried to analyze
			whatever it is that comes through
			this window. They were both
			struck down.

					RIKER
			I experienced it.

					DATA
			I observed.

					PICARD
			However interesting this may be,
			it is not, as far as I can tell,
			bringing us any closer to closing
			that damn window.

	PICARD TURNS TO DATA

	with a real flourish.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        33.

21   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Check and re-check all the sensor
			readings that were taken while
			you were "out there."

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	PICARD TURNS TO RIKER

	who is still glowing a bit from his experience.

					PICARD
			Number One, are you clear-headed
			enough to do some research?

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Good, then go over all the
			material that Mister Data collected
			on Manheim's various theories.
			Maybe you'll be able to see
			something that ties in. Something
			that explains the experience you
			just had.

					RIKER
			Yes, Captain.

	Riker and Data LEAVE.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf... go to your
			quarters and rest...

					WORF
			... I feel fine, Captain.

					PICARD
			That's an order. There will be
			plenty of "dragons" left when you
			awaken.

					WORF
			Yes, sir.

	WORF MARCHES OUT

	of the room, trying not to show how exhausted and
	shaken he still is.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        34.

21   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			This has nothing to do with their
			subconscious fears and dreams?

					TROI
			I'm afraid not, sir. This is
			real.

					PICARD
			That's what I was afraid you'd
			say, Counselor.

									CUT TO:

22   INT. SICKBAY

	Laura sits patiently near her husband's bedside.

	PAUL MANHEIM'S EYE CLICK OPEN

	and they are crystal clear. There is a completely
	normal air about him as he gazes around Sickbay.

					MANHEIM
			Where am I?

	LAURA RUSHES TO HIS SIDE

	and is truly happy to see her husband looking so well.

					LAURA
			Thank God. We're on the USS
			Enterprise. They answered your
			distress signal.

					MANHEIM
			I sent an S.O.S.?

					LAURA
			Yes. Oh, Paul, you're going to
			be fine.

	MANHEIM CHANGES

	looking a little manic suddenly. He holds Laura's arm,
	a little too tightly.

					PAUL
			I'm not fine, Laura. I'm not even
			close to fine.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        35.

22   CONTINUED:

	She is frightened by his intensity, but he holds her
	there and makes her listen to him.

					MANHEIM
				(continuing)
			Always remember this one thing...

	BEVERLY SEES WHAT'S HAPPENING

	and touches her insignia.

					BEVERLY
			Professor Manheim is conscious.

	She moves to check his vital signs, trying not to
	interrupt the moment between the husband and wife.

	NO ONE COULD INTERRUPT

	him, he is obsessed with what he's telling his wife.

					MANHEIM
			Remember... It was worth it. What
			happened, what will happen, all
			of it. It was all worth it.

	His eyes are the eyes of a wild and tortured man.

	LAURA PULLS AWAY

	from him, frightened.

					LAURA
			The Board was right. We should
			have stayed at the Institute.

					MANHEIM
			Then you never would have seen
			your Picard.

					LAURA
			What are you talking about?

					MANHEIM
			Fate.

	BEVERLY HEARS THIS

	and tries hard to maintain her professional composure.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        36.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					LAURA
			But, how could you know, I never
			told you about Jean-Luc?

					MANHEIM
			I know more things now than I
			could have learned in twenty
			lifetimes. And one of the things
			I know is that you, my darling,
			belong with him. It's your
			destiny.

	LAURA TURNS AWAY

	not wanting her husband to see that she feels what he's
	saying is true.

	MANHEIM GRABS HER AGAIN

	obsessed.

					MANHEIM
			Laura, don't you understand, none
			of that's important now. I've
			been on the other side!

	BEVERLY IS AFRAID

	he might collapse into another seizure.

					BEVERLY
			Doctor Manheim, please try to stay
			calm. There are many questions
			we need to ask you.

	PICARD BURSTS INTO

	Sickbay. Troi and Data FOLLOW him IN.

					PICARD
			Professor Manheim.

					MANHEIM
			Captain Picard.

	The two men look at one another for a short beat...
	like two rams ready to lock horns.

					PICARD
			We need your help. The situation
			is not good.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        37.

22   CONTINUED: (3)

					MANHEIM
			And I need yours. My body seems
			to be in poor physical condition.
			I need you to go down to the
			planet and collect my notes, my
			calculations.

					PICARD
			We intend to. What exactly were
			you working on when this window
			to another dimension was opened?

	MANHEIM IS SHOCKED

	that they even know this much.

					MANHEIM
			How were you able to determine
			that?

					PICARD
			We are not totally without
			resources.

					MANHEIM
			I'll speak to the Science Officer.

	PICARD ISN'T THREATENED

	as Mister Data STEPS FORWARD and faces his hero.

					DATA
			Lieutenant Commander Data at your
			service, Professor.

					MANHEIM'S
			I have spent the last twenty years
			struggling with time/gravity
			theories.

	Data is impressed.

					DATA
			I suspected it but I could not
			be sure.

					MANHEIM
			There is one security system after
			another on your way down to the
			planet.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        38.

22   CONTINUED: (4)

					DATA
			We had the privilege of running
			into one of them when we tried
			to beam down.

					PICARD
			What about time/gravity?

					MANHEIM'S
			It's all in my notes.

					PICARD
			I'd rather hear it from you
			personally, a condensed version.

					MANHEIM
			There is hardly a condensed
			version of the most complex theory
			of the twenty-fourth century,
			Captain Picard, but if you insist,
			I'll attempt one that even you
			will be able to understand.

	PICARD WANTS TO KNOCK

	this guy right out of Sickbay and back out in space,
	but he controls himself.

					MANHEIM
			A star four light years away went
			nova. I have been able to
			mathematically... "latch" onto
			the incredible gravity of this
			smooth back globe and direct that
			energy, that nearly immeasurable
			force, into space.

	DATA IS TRANSFIXED

	by the pure simplicity of it all -- even though he
	realizes this is like a grain of sand to the whole
	theory.

					PICARD
			So -- this energy, directed into
			space, then what?

					MANHEIM
			Then, abracadabra, Captain Picard,
			we all see God! A window to
			another dimension, isn't that how
			you put it? So pedestrian.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        39.

22   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			Fine. My scientific knowledge
			isn't the issue here -- yours is.
			You opened it. Are you brilliant
			enough to close it?

	MANHEIM LOOKS AT

	Picard and starts to laugh.

	THE LAUGH BECOMES HYSTERICAL

	and Beverly quickly moves to Manheim's side to
	administer a shot.

	MANHEIM GRABS HER WRIST

	until the hypospray falls out of her hand on the
	floor.

	DATA AND PICARD

	try to aid Beverly, but they are forced back with an
	unseen BLAST OF ENERGY emanating from him.

					MANHEIM
			Give me thirty cc's of trisinov.
			I'll give you the correct
			coordinates to beam safely to
			Vandor and the electrical codes
			you'll need to bypass security
			systems to get into my lab.

	THEY ALL STARE AT MANHEIM

	he seems bigger than before, almost as if his upper
	body has grown. His legs however seem shriveled and
	weak.

23   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	The starscape glows with a VIOLET HUE through the
	conference room windows.

					TROI
			I'm sorry Captain, my powers
			appear to be quite useless in this
			particular instance. Whatever
			Professor Manheim is going through
			is to feelings what white is to
			color. I cannot distinguish one
			feeling from another. They are
			all there.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        40.

23   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Certainly hostility.

					TROI
			It would seem he has reason to
			feel hostile to you, sir, his
			wife...

					PICARD
			Yes, Counselor, let's stick to
			the important issues. Lieutenant
			Worf.

					WORF
			Yes, sir?

					PICARD
			I want every heading that Manheim
			gave Mister Data checked out and then
			rechecked. No one's beaming down
			to Vandor until we can be
			reasonably sure they'll make it
			through.

					WORF
			Right away, sir.

	WORF AND DATA LEAVE

	the conference room.

	PICARD TURNS TO RIKER

	a little frayed around the edges.

					PICARD
			I'll be in my quarters, Number
			One.

					RIKER
			Everything's under control,
			Captain.

	PICARD LOOKS AT RIKER

	knowing that even Number One can't "control" what's
	going on out there or in the battle between his head
	and heart.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        41.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

	PICARD LEAVES

	the conference room.

	TROI TURNS TO RIKER

	and with understanding.

					TROI
			He has had a great emotional
			shock. This, coupled with the
			strain of command, is wearing on
			him.

					RIKER
			Women!

	TROI IS ANGRY

	with Riker's response until she sees:

	RIKER SMILES THAT

	devilish smile of his... he's teasing her.

	TROI GATHERS HER PAPERS

	and prepares to leave the room.

					TROI
			I would think that someone who
			has so recently seen God would
			be a little more... well...

					RIKER
			... No one ever said that God
			didn't have a sense of humor.

	SHE LEAVES AND HE FOLLOWS

	close behind.

					RIKER
			Did you ever hear the one about...

24   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	The captain ENTERS and with one deep breath releases
	some of the postures of command. He moves to a
	shelving unit in his room and takes a tiny glass
	figurine off the shelf.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        42.

24   CONTINUED:

					LAURA (O.S.)
			You saved it. All these years.

	PICARD TURNS TOWARD HER

	He is surprised and yet;

					PICARD
			I wondered when you would come.

	PICARD'S POV - LAURA

	looking more ravishingly beautiful than any woman has
	a right to. She poses in a comfortable lounge chair.

	PICARD SETS THE FIGURINE

	down and kneels at Laura's side.

					PICARD
			You are so beautiful, my throat
			feels as if it will close and I
			will never be able to tell you
			how beautiful you truly are.

	LAURA'S EYES SWIM IN TEARS

	as she takes Jean-Luc's face in both her hands and
	bends towards him.

					LAURA
			My love, why didn't you come to
			meet me that last day in Paris?

	PICARD CAN'T LOOK AT HER.

	He leans his head in her lap.

					PICARD
			Fear. Fear of losing you. Fear
			of staying and losing myself.

	LAURA TILTS HIS

	chin up so that they are eye to eye.

					LAURA
			Not a day went by that I didn't
			look up into the sky and will you
			to know...

					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT THREE        43.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					LAURA (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			... to know that I loved you still.
			I always did and Jean-Luc, I
			always will.

	PICARD TENDERLY KISSES HER

	and she melts down out of the chair into him.

	THEIR KISSES REKINDLE

	the passion of two young people in Paris and then go
	far beyond that, into the fuller passion of two adults.

					PICARD
			My love. I cannot live without
			you.

					LAURA
			I'll never leave you again.

	PICARD HOLDS LAURA

	to him as he stands and walks to the bed.

	THEIR EYES NEVER WAVER

	boring holes into each other.

	THEY SINK ONTO THE BED

	and into each other's arms, sealing the bond they have
	just made.

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FOUR        44.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

25   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Vandor

26   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly is checking Paul's vital signs when he drifts
	into consciousness. He stares at her intently for a
	moment.

					MANHEIM
			Who are you?

					BEVERLY
			I'm Doctor Crusher and I'm trying...

					MANHEIM
			Imposter! Touch me and you touch
			whatever your head can't
			understand. I am real. You are
			illusion.

					BEVERLY
			Try to rest.

					MANHEIM
			I am rest. I am action. I am you.
			Imposter.

	MANHEIM LAPSES BACK

	into a fevered fitful sleep.

					BEVERLY
			I wish I could talk to you --
			Professor Manheim. I bet you were
			really something.

	TROI QUIETLY ENTERS

	Sickbay. Beverly is surprised to see her and joins
	her at the door.

					BEVERLY
			Deanna?

					TROI
			I wanted to see how he was doing.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FOUR        45.

26   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			The same. Nothing I do seems to
			make any difference.

	BEVERLY SMILES

	at Troi.

					BEVERLY
			That's not why you're here.

	TROI SHAKES

	her head "no."

					TROI
			I'm supposed to be the empath.

	Beverly gestures her to follow her to the outer office.

27   INT. SICKBAY - DR. CRUSHER'S OFFICE

	Beverly keeps working as Troi talks to her.

					TROI
			Are you all right?

					BEVERLY
			Why wouldn't I be? I've got one
			of the medical wonders of the
			galaxy dying in my Sickbay.

					TROI
			That isn't what I meant.

					BEVERLY
			I don't think I want to talk about
			what I think you mean.

	BEVERLY BUMPS INTO

	a table and pushes it out of the way as she continues
	to work.

					TROI
			You're not helping the situation
			by pretending it doesn't exist.

	BEVERLY WHIRLS AROUND

	almost knocking a tube off the table.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FOUR        46.

27   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			I'm making it worse?

					TROI
			I didn't say that. I said you're
			not helping it. Or yourself.
			Or the captain.

					BEVERLY
			That's his problem.

	BEVERLY MOVES THINGS

	from place to place. Troi calmly looks at her, willing
	her to stand still.

					BEVERLY
			All right. I'm still not sure
			how I feel about him. Now it
			looks as if I'll never know...
			are you happy? I said it.

					TROI
			Talk to him.

					BEVERLY
			No. I can't compete with a ghost
			from his past. No one could.

					TROI
			She's not a ghost. She's here
			right now.

					BEVERLY
			She may be in the here and now,
			but it's the ghost he sees. No
			Deanna, he'll have to work it
			through without my... input.

	SHE SLAMS A PIECE

	of equipment back into its place.

					BEVERLY
			There. Now I feel better.
			thanks, Deanna.

	TROI STARES KNOWINGLY AFTER

	Beverly as she WALKS BACK into Sickbay.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FOUR        47.

28   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard impatiently taps his fingers on the command
	chair. Data pores over his console as Riker watches.

					PICARD
			How soon, Mister Data?

					DATA
			I am almost through comparing the
			calculations, Captain.

	PICARD IS STARTLED

	when Beverly's voice comes through.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Bridge, this is Sickbay. Doctor
			Manheim is awake and asking to
			speak with you, Captain. Alone.

					PICARD
			On my way, Doctor.

	HE JUMPS UP

	from the Command Chair and HURRIES TOWARDS the
	turbolift.

	RIKER AND DATA

	return to their calculations. Data finishes and looks
	at Riker.

					RIKER
			Can we do it?

					DATA
			I believe so. But it must be
			soon. Sensors indicate a rapid
			deterioration of the atmosphere.

	RIKER LOOKS AT

	Data. He'd like a little more assurance.

					DATA
			I cannot be more sure than that,
			Commander. Not until I see what
			is in Professor Manheim's
			laboratory.

					RIKER
			Okay. Let's get ready. Worf.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FOUR        48.

29   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard ENTERS, not having any idea what he'll find.
	Beverly gestures to Manheim.

	MANHEIM IS SITTING

	up, conscious, but battling with an unseen enemy.

	PICARD WALKS BRISKLY

	to his bedside.

					PICARD
			You asked for me.

	Manheim struggles to make sense.

					MANHEIM
			You belong with Laura. It's the
			way it's supposed to be. Give
			me your word you'll take care of
			her.

	PICARD IS FURIOUS

	at the arrogance of this man. And he's feeling a
	little guilty too.

					PICARD
			I did not come here to discuss
			her. I will not discuss her with
			you until your irresponsible
			actions are checked and until my
			away team is back on this ship
			safe and sound.

	MANHEIM'S FEVERED EYES

	bore into the captain.

					MANHEIM
			It is only Laura who concerns me.

					PICARD
			Then she is wrong. We are very
			different, you and I. For which
			I am grateful.

	PICARD STRIDES TOWARDS

	the door.

					MANHEIM
			Good. You will take care of her.

        STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FOUR        49.

30   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Geordi is at the controls this time as the three away
	Team members STEP ONTO the pad. They carry very small,
	portable respirator packs on their chests.

					GEORDI
			I have the coordinates exactly
			in the corridor the Professor
			specified.

					RIKER
			We're ready.

					GEORDI
			Good luck.

	Geordi operates the controls and the away team BEAMS
	DOWN.

31   INT. VANDOR - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	as the away team BEAMS IN. It is DARK and they
	immediately feel the difference in atmosphere.

					RIKER
			Respirators on.

	They turn their packs on and move as quickly as they
	can, Worf in the lead, towards the laboratory door.

	SUDDENLY ANOTHER STRONG

	burst of ENERGY BLASTS THROUGH THE CORRIDOR, sending
	the away team flying and ROLLING to safety.

	The corridor PULSATES WITH THE VIOLET COLORS of the
	other dimension.

32   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	WAVES OF COLOR RADIATE OFF THE ENTERPRISE.

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The bridge crew holds its own against the assault.

					GEORDI
			Shields barely holding, sir.
			Damage reports coming in.

					PICARD
			Contact the away team!

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FOUR             50.

34   INT. SICKBAY

	Laura is at the side of her husband, trying to hold
	him down, trying to will him to be well. With every
	assault, he too is assaulted.

35   INT. VANDOR - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	The onslaught over, the away team cautiously makes its
	way towards Manheim's laboratory.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Maintain an open frequency, Number
			One.

					RIKER
			Frequency open, sir.

	NEXT TO THE LABORATORY

	Data removes a panel next to the door, and begins to
	insert the code Manheim gave them. Worf watches the
	corridor carefully.

	DATA FINISHES ENTERING

	the code and the lab doors OPEN partially.

	SUDDENLY WORF NOTICES

	several openings along the edges of the wall.

					WORF
			Look out!

	THE THREE DIVE

	for cover as LASER FIRE COMMENCES.

	THEY ROLL BACK AND FORTH

	out of range of attack.

	ALL THREE PULL

	their phasers and RETURN FIRE to the source of the
	attacks.

	QUIET SETTLES

	in the corridor. The away team cautiously pick
	themselves up.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FOUR             51.

35   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Manheim forgot to mention that
			one.

	THEY LOOK AT EACH

	other and allow themselves a slight REACTION.

	THE THREE OF THEM SQUEEZE

	through the narrow opening into the darkness of the
	lab.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

36   INT. VANDOR - MANHEIM'S LABORATORY - CONTINUOUS ACTION

	Data touches a wallplate and the LIGHTS GO ON. His
	eye is immediately attracted to an instrument panel
	-- a floating RED LIGHT, a small board of numbers, a
	narrow slot and a clock.

	THE CLOCK COUNTS DOWN

	the micro-seconds... starting from ten minutes.

					WORF
			What is it?

					DATA
			Hopefully, an easily deactivated
			alarm system.

					RIKER
			More surprises.

	DATA IS ALREADY

	examining the board. He sticks his hand in the slot
	and the seconds keep on disappearing.

					RIKER
			Captain, a problem with Manheim's
			security. Any chance he's awake?

37   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

	Picard and Troi REACT.

					PICARD
			No, Commander. Doctor Crusher
			is under orders to inform me if
			the professor regains
			consciousness.
				(beat)
			What's the problem?

	DATA FINISHES TAKING

	his readings and turns to Riker.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             53.

37   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Professor Manheim's state of
			consciousness is of little use
			to us.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					DATA
			It appears, sir, he was more
			interested in making certain his
			notes were destroyed than in
			our safety. When we came into
			the lab we triggered an explosive
			device. In less than ten minutes
			the lab and whoever is in it will
			cease to exist.

					PICARD
			I'd like to wake him up myself.

					DATA
			Do not bother, sir. Manheim
			himself could not stop this. It
			is deactivated by a photogenetic
			code. Manheim's is altered.

					RIKER
			My suggestion is to continue the
			mission posthaste.

					PICARD
			You've got seven minutes. I don't
			care what you've found or what
			you're doing, clear?

					RIKER
			Yes, sir. Worf check the outer
			perimeter -- carefully. And
			Data...

	DATA IS ALREADY

	immersed in the computer. His face shows the magnitude
	of what he's learning and the respect he has fo this
	knowledge.

	THE COMPUTER SCREEN

	speeds through Manheim's notes.

					DATA
			Truly incredible.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             54.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Geordi reports to Picard.

					GEORDI
			Sir, the sensor findings from the
			last blast are in.

					PICARD
			And?

					GEORDI
			They're different from all
			previous waves.

					PICARD
			In magnitude, in energy mass, in
			composition?

					GEORDI
			In every way, sir. It would seem
			we are dealing with something
			that's not even remotely easy to
			classify. We might sit here for
			the next hundred years being
			blasted daily, and no two blasts
			would be the same.

					TROI
			Anything could happen. We're
			dealing with another dimension.

					PICARD
			Are you saying it could
			arbitrarily, or even with fine
			methodology, change direction and
			instead of blasting us, draw us
			in... suck us through the window?

					GEORDI
			That would certainly be a viable
			possibility, sir. One of
			trillions.

					TROI
			With so much to fear, there is
			truly nothing to do but remain
			calm.

39   INT. VANDOR - MANHEIM'S LABORATORY

	The clock shows seven minutes and a few seconds.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             55.

39   CONTINUED:

	DATA CALMLY WORKS

	at the computer. Worf and Riker stand by... not so
	calmly.

					DATA
			It is the only chance we have.

					RIKER
			What is?

					DATA
			A reversal of the same effect
			Doctor Manheim has programmed into
			the computer.

					WORF
			How?

					DATA
			There is no time to reprogram.
			You will need to physically change
			microchips the same time I program
			the correct instructions here.

					RIKER
			Captain, we have a plan.

					PICARD
			Proceed, and report at regular
			intervals.

	DATA IS UP AND OPENS

	two steel doors electronically.

	THEY ENTER A SILO-TYPE

	structure. The walls are perfectly smooth.
	Occasionally brooken by small grill work, shielding the
	guts of the machinery.

	DATA POINTS UP

	to the top of the twenty foot structure.

	THEIR POV - UP

	to the very top.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             56.

39   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA (O.S.)
			Someone must climb to the top.
			The circuits we need to change
			are in that panel.

	RIKER AND WORF

	look at one another... both of them are suffering from
	the lack of oxygen and yet both of them want to go.

					DATA
			Whoever goes will be in more
			danger than falling. A great heat
			is generated in this chamber.
			Enough to disintegrate any of us
			in seconds.

					RIKER
			What about the doors, the ones
			we came in? If they stay open,
			would the system short out? Heat
			of that magnitude requires a seal
			of some sort, doesn't it?

					DATA
			We cannot do it electronically.
			I need to use full power to
			reverse the effect.

					WORF
			I will keep the doors from
			closing.

	THEY PREPARE TO EXECUTE

	the plan.

	THE CLOCK NOW READS

	less than five minutes.

	RIKER TAKES HIGH-TECH CLIMBING GEAR

	out of his chest pack. He ENTERS the cylinder.

	WORF READIES HIMSELF

	between the steel doors, summoning all the Klingon
	strength of the ages.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             57.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Captain Picard waits on the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Away team, report.

					DATA
			Sir, we are executing the plan.

	RIKER CLIMBS

	up the cylinder.

					PICARD
			You've got three minutes, no more.
			Transporter Room, lock onto their
			coordinates and be ready to beam
			them up the instant of my command.

	DATA WAITS AT THE COMPUTER

	like a church organist ready to play for the coronation
	of the pope.

	WORF LOOKS UP

	and signals to Data.

					WORF
			He's past the halfway mark.

	RIKER HANGS BREATHLESS

	on the wall of the cylinder.

					RIKER
			Captain, I need more time.

					PICARD
			You haven't got it.

	RIKER PRESSES FORWARD QUICKLY

	not looking back.

					WORF
				(to Data)
			He's almost there.

	WORF PRESSES HIS MASSIVE

	arms against the doors and crouches in a weight lifter
	crouch.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             58.

40   CONTINUED:

	DATA TOUCHES A BUTTON

	on the panel and the SOUND OF MACHINERY coming to life
	fills the lab.

	WORF STRAINS WITH EVERY CELL

	in his body to hold the doors open.

	RIKER REACHES THE TOP

	and barely has the breath to speak, but manages:

					RIKER
			Go, Data.

	DATA BEGINS THE PROGRAM

	and calmly touches his insignia and speaks to Riker.

					DATA
			Remember Commander -- it is the
			blue chip you switch with the
			yellow chip.

	WORF STRAINS, SWEAT

	pouring down his face.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Ready, five, four, three, two,
			one.

	RIKER SWITCHES THE CHIPS

	and clings to the wall like he's hugging his mother.

	WORF EXHALES

	with purpose as a BLAST of hot air WHOOSHES past him
	and through the lab.

	OUTSIDE THE LAB

	a BEAM OF LIGHT starts from high up in the sky and is
	drawn to the tip of the cylinder.

	THERE IS A FLASH

	OF LIGHT and..

					PICARD
			Beam them back.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             59.

41   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	As the away team MATERIALIZES on the pad. They are
	exuberant with the feeling of brotherhood.

					RIKER
			Did it work?

					DATA
			It is well patched... Closed in
			this sense would be an equation...

					RIKER
			Patched is good enough.

	DATA TILTS HIS

	head and shares his inner clock with them.

					DATA
			By my calculation, the laboratory
			just disintegrated.

42   INT. SICKBAY

	Paul Manheim is sitting straight up in bed and he is
	a new man, completely different in demeanor and look
	than ever before.

					BEVERLY
			But this is amazing. All your
			readings are completely normal.
			There's even been a complete
			nerve regeneration.

	PAUL MANHEIM GRASPS

	Beverly's hand in a gentle and kindly gesture.

					MANHEIM
			Where is my wife? Is Laura all
			right?

	PICARD AND LAURA ENTER

	Sickbay at the same time.

					LAURA
			Paul?

					MANHEIM
			The effect has been reversed,
			darling. It's safe now.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             60.

42   CONTINUED:

	She RUSHES TO HIM and is genuinely happy to see that
	he is going to be all right.

					BEVERLY
			There are no residual effects.

	MANHEIM TURNS TO BEVERLY

	and gentlemanly corrects her.

					MANHEIM
			No, Doctor, I am not the same man
			I was before.

	He holds his wife to him.

					MANHEIM
				(continuing)
			I still have the same vision, but,
			Captain Picard, I would like to
			request a science team to help
			me rebuild. I would like to start
			fresh, and do everything the right
			way this time.

					PICARD
			I'm sure the Federation will want
			to help you in any way they can,
			as long as you are willing to now
			be a part of the Federation.

	MANHEIM NODS

	and strokes Laura's hand.

					PICARD
			The science team will be arranged.

					MANHEIM
			All volunteers, I insist. No one
			on Vandor will be there unless
			they want to be there.

	He looks at Laura and Laura looks from this great,
	great man, who has just become even greater to...

	PICARD WATCHING HER

	with an understanding look.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             61.

43   INT. HOLODECK

	Jean-Luc Picard sits at the same table in the same cafe
	in Paris. He sips a glass of red wine.

	LAURA WALKS INTO

	the picture.

					LAURA
			I hope you don't mind. I
			convinced the technician you
			wouldn't.

	PICARD TURNS TO HER

	and stands, offering her a chair.

					LAURA
			Oh, no, I won't be staying.

					PICARD
			I know.

					LAURA
			I wanted to say good-bye here,
			not in the Transporter Room.

					PICARD
			You have more courage than I did.

					LAURA
			More courage than a young man in
			first love, yes. More courage
			than Jean-Luc Picard, Captain of
			the USS Enterprise -- I doubt
			there are many who could boast
			that.

	HE STANDS AND HOLDS HER

	in the warmest embrace... one that he will treasure
	through the decades, an embrace of the deepest kind
	of love.

					PICARD
			I eat, sleep and dream your
			softness -- could it be enough?

					LAURA
			We would have been the richest,
			most gloriously happy two people
			in all the worlds.

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             62.

43   CONTINUED:

	SHE TURNS TO GO

	and doesn't look back.

	PICARD WATCHES HER LEAVE

	memorizing her step, everything about her.

					PICARD
			I cannot say good-bye to you.

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Troi, Data, Geordi and Worf are all on the
	bridge.

	THE CAPTAIN ENTERS

	and they all look at Picard as if they are slightly
	worried about him.

					PICARD
			Is anything wrong?

	Everyone goes about their business.

					RIKER
			No, sir.

					PICARD
			Then set course for Sarona Eight.
			As I remember we were on our way
			for some much needed R and R.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir. Course set and laid in.

					PICARD
			Warp five. Engage.

	GEORDI MAKES THE

	necessary computations.

					RIKER
			I've only been there once, but
			there's this great bar -- I can't
			remember the name of it, they
			serve these blue concoctions...

             STAR TREK: "... Paris" - 2/22/88 - ACT FIVE             63.

44   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			... It's across the square from
			the Zanza Men's Dance Palace.

	They both look at her. Troi half-smiles.

	PICARD LOOKS FORWARD

	into his future without Laura, the future that begins
	on Sarona 8. He turns to Riker.

					PICARD
			It's called the Blue Parrot Cafe
			-- and you're buying.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             







                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "Conspiracy" 
                          #40271-125 
                              
                           Story by 
                        Robert Sabaroff 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                          Tracy Torme 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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                     2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                        MARCH 8, 1988

            STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Conspiracy" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             CAPTAIN WALKER KEEL
                RIKER              TRYLA SCOTT
                BEVERLY            CAPTAIN RIXX
                DATA               ADMIRAL SAVAR
                TROI               ADMIRAL AARON
                WORF               ADMIRAL GREGORY QUINN
                GEORDI             LT. COMMANDER
                                    DEXTER REMMICK

                Voice-Over         Non-Speaking
                  COMPUTER VOICE     CEREMONIAL GUARD
                                     TRANSPORTER OPERATOR (EARTH)

            STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Conspiracy" 

                             SETS                               
                              
            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS       DYTALLIX B
              SICKBAY
                                       STARFLEET HQ
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR                 EARTH
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              QUINN'S GUEST QUARTERS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
          
            GREAT HALL OF STARFLEET - EARTH
              HALLWAY
              RECEPTION AREA
              DINING ROOM
              TRANSMITTER ROOM
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
          
            MINING TUNNEL - DYTALLIX B

    STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Conspiracy" 
                      
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                 TRYLA SCOTT           TRY-la
                 ADMIRAL SAVAR         suh-VAAR
                 DYTALLIX B            die-TAL-icks Bee
                 TAU CETI III          tow (rhymes with cow)
                                        - set-ee 3

       STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Conspiracy"   
                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	sweeps by majestically at warp. WE CLEARLY SEE THE
	REGISTRY NUMBER on her wing -- ten foot tall navy blue
	letters reading NCC-1701D.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, stardate
			41775.5. We are en route to the
			ocean world known as Pacifica...

2    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	The mood is relaxed. RIKER is at Command with TROI
	beside him. WORF'S at Security, DATA and GEORDI at Ops
	and Conn.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Our mission is routinely
			scientific in nature. We look
			forward to seeing the warm blue
			waters and fine white beaches that
			make Pacifica a treasured jewel
			of the galaxy.

3    ANGLE ON DATA

	intently listening to the punchline of a joke Geordi's
	telling...

					GEORDI
				(grinning)
			... So the guy staggers to his
			feet and goes back to the girl.
			She smiles, looks him right in
			the eye and says "Just try that
			in hyperspace!"

	Geordi LAUGHS at his own joke, but Data is simply
	reflective.

       STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - TEASER       2.

3    CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(thoughtful)
			Ah, I see. So the difficulty in
			attaining such complex
			positioning in a zero gravity
			environment, coupled with the
			adverse effect it would have on
			the psychological well being of
			the average human male, is what
			makes this anecdote so amusing.
			Yes. Very humorous indeed.
			Hysterical, in fact.

	The look on his friend's face tells Data that something
	is missing. Suddenly, he realizes what it is and
	bursts into STIFF, FORCED LAUGHTER. It comes out
	awkwardly and ends much too abruptly.

4    BACK TO WIDE ANGLE

	Riker is smiling, having overheard.

					RIKER
			What's our e.t.a. at Pacifica,
			Mister La Forge?

					GEORDI
			Twenty two hours, fourteen
			minutes.

					RIKER
			Increase to warp six.

					GEORDI
			Aye sir.

					RIKER
				(to Troi, mischievous)
			Think anyone'll mind if we arrive
			a little ahead of schedule?

					TROI
				(warm smile)
			I know I won't. I've been looking
			forward to a nice swim.

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - TEASER          3.

4    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			You are aware Counselor, that the
			Holodeck can be programed to
			recreate an oceanic environment.

					TROI
			It's just not the same, Data.
			Have you ever gone for a real
			moonlight swim?

					DATA
				(deeply puzzled)
			One can swim in moonlight?

	Troi rolls her eyes and turns to Worf...

					TROI
			How about you, Worf?

					WORF
				(shaking head)
			Swimming is too much like bathing.

					DATA
			-- Commander Riker.

	Data is monitoring something, looking concerned...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I am receiving a Code Forty-Seven.

	Riker frowns, instantly concerned...

					RIKER
			Verify.

	Data rechecks his console...

					DATA
				(astounded)
			It is a Code Forty-Seven, sir.
			Starfleet emergency frequency.

	Riker and Troi exchange worried glances...

					TROI
			Code Forty-Seven... Captain's eyes
			only.

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - TEASER          4.

5    INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS - SLOWLY MOVING TOWARD BED
(OPTICAL)

	The room is DARK, Picard is sleeping. THE SCREEN by
	his bed COMES TO LIFE, awakening the Captain...

					RIKER
			Riker on the bridge, Captain.
			I'm sorry to disturb you.

	Picard is still a bit groggy.

					PICARD
			What is it, Number One?

					RIKER
			An incoming message -- Code Forty
			Seven, sir.

	Picard REACTS to the news. He sits up in bed, wearing
	a form-fitting sleepsuit (warm and extremely
	comfortable).

					PICARD
			Pipe it through.

	A YELLOW LIGHT above the screen FLASHES on and off
	signifying that an urgent message is coming through.

6    OMITTED

7    ON SCREEN

	RIKER'S IMAGE IS instantly REPLACED BY THE official
	SEAL OF STARFLEET and the United Federation of Planets.
	A FEMALE COMPUTER VOICE addresses Picard...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			This is an emergency communique.
			It is not to be discussed with
			fellow officers unless deemed
			absolutely necessary. There will
			be no computer record of said
			transmission.

					PICARD
			Understood.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Proceed with voice print
			identification.

					PICARD
			Picard, Jean-Luc. Captain, USS
			Enterprise.

       STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - TEASER       5.

7    CONTINUED:

	The screen HUMS momentarily...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Voice print verified.

	The SEAL FADES OUT and a FACE FADES IN... It's the
	noble face of WALKER KEEL, a striking middle-aged man
	in a Starfleet captain's uniform. He is tall, with
	piercing grey eyes and long brown hair just going
	silver at the temples.

	Picard is clearly shocked, though not displeased, to
	see him...

					PICARD
				(half-whisper)
			Walker...

					KEEL
			Hello, Jean-Luc. Been a long
			time.

					PICARD
			Too long, my friend. Why are you
			contacting me on this frequency?

					KEEL
			It was a difficult decision. I
			felt it was worth the risk.

					PICARD
			Risk?!

					KEEL
			It's about Starfleet... about
			something we've always considered
			to be impossible.

8    MOVE IN ON PICARD

	grimly stunned by his friend's powerful words...

9    OMITTED

10   INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS - PICARD (CONTINUOUS ACTION)
	(OPTICAL)

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - TEASER          6.

10   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I don't understand.

					KEEL
			I can't explain it now. We need
			to talk, face to face.

					PICARD
			You're using a Code Forty-Seven!
			I have to know what this is all
			about.

					KEEL
			Not over subspace. No.

					PICARD
			For God's sake Walker, you know
			this is a secure channel --

					KEEL
			-- No!

	For the first time, Keel looks a little over the edge.

					KEEL
				(continuing)
			I want you to meet me on Dytallix B.

					PICARD
				(thinking it over)
			When?

					KEEL
			Immediately.

					PICARD
			Impossible. We're expected at
			Pacifica --

					KEEL
			-- That can wait.

	Keel's face grows hard...

					KEEL
				(continuing)
			You owe me. And you owe it to
			yourself to hear what I have to
			say.

	Picard is flustered and thoroughly confused. Still, he
	is mesmerized by the bleak urgency in Walker's voice...

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - TEASER          7.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

					KEEL
				(continuing; slow,
				 measured)
			Something's beginning... Have you
			felt it?... Creeping out of the
			woodwork...
				(whisper)
			An infestation.

10A  BACK TO TWO SHOT

					PICARD
			What is?

	Keel looks long and hard at Picard -- as though
	studying his face for some reason.

					KEEL
			Don't trust anyone. Remember
			that, Jean-Luc. Don't take
			anything for granted.

					PICARD
			Walker --

					KEEL
			-- Dytallix B. We'll be waiting.

	KEEL'S IMAGE VANISHES as he ends the transmission.
	Picard is left staring at the BLANK SCREEN -- the
	YELLOW LIGHT REFLECTING OFF HIS FACE.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE       8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	The same crew is on the bridge. Picard EXITS the
	turbolift and addresses them from the railing...

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			Are you familiar with Dytallix
			B, Lieutenant?

					GEORDI
			Uh, well...

					DATA
			If I may, sir? Dytallix B is one
			of seven uninhabited worlds mined
			for the Federation by the Dytallix
			Mining Company. I believe B is
			in the nearby Mira system.

					PICARD
			Fine. Chart a course for it
			immediately, warp seven. And
			there will be no records or
			logs mentioning any aspect of
			this diversion.

					RIKER
			Captain, they're expecting us at
			Pacifica. Shouldn't we contact
			them to let them know --

					PICARD
			-- Negative, Will. Nothing goes
			out without specific orders from
			me.

12   ANGLE ON TROI

	watching the captain, concerned.

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Hopefully our delay will be
			minimal.

13   BACK TO SHOT

	The captain EXITS to the Ready Room without another
	word, leaving behind a concerned group of officers...

       STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE       9.

14   OMITTED

14A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp.

15
thru	OMITTED
16

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE - WORF AND GEORDI

	at Conn and Ops, Riker in command, Data at Science One.

					DATA
			I have the readout on Dytallix
			B, Commander.

					RIKER
			On screen.

18   ANGLE TO INCLUDE SCREEN

	where a solar system CHART is laid out with the correct
	planetary dimensions.

					DATA
			Dytallix B is the fifth of six
			planets circling the red giant
			known as Mira.

	The CHART IS REPLACED BY a closer look at the
	REDDISH-BROWN WORLD, Dytallix B.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			One side always faces the sun --
			where temperatures reach up to
			one hundred and eighty degrees
			Celsius. The mines line the
			temperate zone between the day
			and night sides, but they are
			long deserted.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE      10.

18   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Why the devil would we be going
			there? Are there any miners or
			indigenous life forms on the
			planet?

					DATA
			I believe the answer is negative
			to both questions, sir. In a
			manner of speaking, it is nothing
			but a lifeless hunk of rock, a
			useless ball of mud, a worthless
			chunk of --

					RIKER
			Thank you, Data. I get the idea.
				(into com)
			Captain, we're approaching
			Dytallix B.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Very good, Number One. I'm on
			my way.

19
thru	OMITTED
20

20A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming out of warp.

21   OMITTED

22   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	as Picard ENTERS.

					WORF
			Captain, sensors are detecting
			three Federation starships already
			in orbit around the planet.

	Picard raises his eyebrows in surprise...

					PICARD
			Identify.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE      11.

22   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Two are frigates: the Renegade
			commanded by Tryla Scott, and the
			Thomas Paine, Captain Rixx
			commanding.

					DATA
				(studying his console)
			The third is just coming into
			range now, sir... It is an
			Ambassador Class heavy cruiser...
			The USS Horatio.

					RIKER
			Horatio?
				(to Picard)
			Isn't that Walker Keel's ship?

	Picard looks at him but doesn't answer.

					WORF
			Attempts at communication have
			been ignored by all three vessels.

					PICARD
			You will make no further attempts,
			Mister Worf. Any life-form readings
			on the surface, Mister Data?

					DATA
			Three sir. All gathered inside
			what appears to be the entrance
			to a mining tunnel.

					PICARD
				(moving toward
				 turbolift)
			Very well. Relay those
			coordinates to the Transporter
			Room. I'm beaming down.

					RIKER
				(a bit alarmed)
			Alone, Captain?

	Picard ENTERS the lift and turns to face Riker...

					PICARD
			Alone, Number One.

	The door slides SHUT, accentuating Picard's response.

         STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT ONE         12.

23   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Dytallix B.

24   INT. MINING TUNNEL - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	MATERIALIZES into a narrow shaft which opens out to the
	surface behind him. The entire TUNNEL IS BATHED IN
	VIVID RED SUNLIGHT from Mira. WE CAN HEAR THE WIND
	BLOWING like a hurricane outside.

24A  PICARD'S P.O.V.

	The tunnel is DARK and forboding.

24B  BACK TO SHOT

	As Picard moves forward, THREE FIGURES STEP OUT of the
	shadows.

					KEEL (O.S.)
				(monotone)
			Good to see you, Jean-Luc. Thanks
			for coming.

25   ANGLE ON THE THREE FIGURES

	as THEY STEP INTO THE LIGHT. Walker Keel is flanked by
	a HANDSOME BLACK WOMAN and a BLUE-SKINNED BOLIAN.
	Each is aiming a phaser directly at Picard's heart...

26   INT. THE TUNNEL - ON PICARD

	under the barrel of the phasers.

					PICARD
			This is some greeting, "old
			friend."

	Keel ignores the comment -- instead STEPPING FORWARD,
	empty hands at his sides...

					KEEL
			Tell me Jean-Luc -- where did we
			first meet?

	Picard doesn't reply, thinking it ridiculous...

					BOLIAN
				(tense, waving gun)
			Answer the question!

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE      13.

26   CONTINUED:

	Picard remains cool -- a thin smile on his lips.

					PICARD
			On Tau Ceti III. It was a bar --
			Quite an exotic one at that.
				(looks at Bolian)
			What do I win?

					KEEL
			Do you recall the night you
			introduced Jack Crusher to
			Beverly?

					PICARD
			You know full well I hadn't even
			met Beverly then. You introduced
			them.

					KEEL
			My brother introduced them.

					PICARD
				(losing patience)
			You don't have a brother -- two
			sisters, Anne and Melissa. Now
			what the hell's this all about?!

	Keel takes a deep breath and nods at the others.
	Slowly, they lower their weapons...

					RIXX
			Apologies, Captain. We had to
			make sure you were really you.

					PICARD
			Walker, what's going on?

					KEEL
			Captain Picard, meet Captains
			Scott and Rixx.

	The Bolian offers Picard his pale-blue hand...

					PICARD
			I believe we've met... The
			Altairian conference?

	Rixx smiles and bows slightly. At last he too is
	convinced that Picard is Picard. Our captain turns
	his gaze to the woman...

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE      13A.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Tryla Scott. It's said you made
			captain faster than anyone in
			Starfleet history, present company
			included.
				(pause)
			Are you that good?

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE      14.

26   CONTINUED: (3)

					TRYLA
			Yes. I am.

	Picard is impressed by her unblinking honesty. She
	comes off confident, not arrogant. Picard addresses
	all of them...

					PICARD
			Starfleet's finest.
				(looks around shaft)
			Fancy meeting you here.

					RIXX
			We all came secretly, Picard.
			To discuss the threat.

					PICARD
			What threat?

					TRYLA
			Have you noticed anything about
			Starfleet Command lately?
			Anything unusual?

					PICARD
				(thinking about it)
			No. We've been on the outer rim
			for awhile. Haven't had much
			contact with them.

	The other captains look at one another. The RED
	SUNLIGHT CASTS EERIE SHADOWS across their faces...

					KEEL
			Some of us have seen strange
			patterns emerging. Unusual orders...
			High-ranking officials backing
			irrational proposals --

					RIXX
			-- Starbase twelve was completely
			evacuated for two full days! No
			explanation given.

					TRYLA
			And what about the deaths?
			Mckinney... Ryan Sipe... Onna
			Karapleedeez...

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE      15.

26   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
				(quietly stunned)
			All dead?

					TRYLA
				(nodding)
			A series of "accidents".

					KEEL
			Or so they say; it's hard to be
			certain of anything. Interfleet
			communications are at a minimum.
			But something is happening.

					TRYLA
			And we fully expect the Enterprise
			to be targeted soon.

					PICARD
				(incredulous)
			Targeted for what? By whom?

					KEEL
			We're not sure yet.

	Picard is clearly skeptical. These people seem to be
	chasing shadows. Walker Keel addresses him with
	renewed intensity...

					KEEL
				(continuing)
			Dammit Jean-Luc, I tell you that
			some of Starfleet's top command
			people are changing! This could
			affect the very core of our
			organization. Officers I've known
			for years are bluffing their way
			through talk of old times!

					RIXX
			That's their weakness! A lack
			of memory.

	Picard turns away, troubled by the picture they're
	painting.

					TRYLA
				(scornful)
			He doesn't believe us. He thinks
			we're crazy.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT ONE      16.

26   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
				(turning, angry)
			You've given me nothing to believe
			in! Just vague talk of wild
			schemes. Who's behind it, and for
			what purpose? How are people
			being changed?

					KEEL
				(softly)
			I can't say exactly. But I think
			its spread to my own ship.

	The WIND MOANS AND HOWLS outside the tunnel, ROCKS AND
	SAND CAN BE HEARD SCRAPING against the walls...

					KEEL
				(continuing)
			My first officer hasn't been the
			same since we stopped off at
			Earth. Our medical officer says
			he's perfectly normal, but I don't
			think I trust him either.

					PICARD
				(exasperated)
			Walker --

					TRYLA
			-- We know we don't have all the
			answers. All we ask is that you
			keep your eyes open.

					PICARD
			That's sound advice at any time,
			Captain.

					KEEL
			Stay in touch with us -- covertly.
			This meeting never took place as
			far as Starfleet is concerned.

	Keel can tell that Picard is clearly uncomfortable with
	this.

					KEEL
				(continuing)
			Please... I'm asking you as a
			personal favor.

	Reluctantly, Picard gives a slight nod, indicating
	agreement. Keel grasps him warmly by the shoulders...

         STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT ONE         17.

26   CONTINUED: (5)

					KEEL
				(continuing; warm,
				 intense)
			I'm glad, Jean-Luc... Glad you're
			still one of us.

	Keel smiles sadly and steps back...

					KEEL
				(continuing)
			Tell Beverly... I said hello.

					RIXX
				(sly smile)
			And watch your back, Picard.

	At this moment, the WIND REACHES ITS MOST VIOLENT PEAK
	-- viciously assailing the mine shaft and adding
	emphasis to the Bolian's words.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT TWO      18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

27   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

28   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD AND TROI

					TROI
			It seems you're in turmoil.

					PICARD
			Friends... close friends, are few
			and far between. I'm a private
			man, Deanna. My Starfleet duties
			have shielded me from social
			circles. My two oldest and
			closest friends were Jack Crusher,
			may he rest in peace, and Walker
			Keel. Until various missions
			split us apart, we were almost
			inseparable.
				(pause)
			I trust Keel completely. If he
			felt it necessary to violate
			regulations, I know he must have
			a good reason.

					TROI
			And you are about to put your
			career at risk for him.

					PICARD
			Isn't that what friendship's all
			about, Counselor?

					TROI
			-- They illicitly used the
			emergency channel to draw you
			here. Then they asked you to keep
			secrets from your superiors.
			Effectively, to disobey Starfleet
			regulations.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT TWO      18A.

28   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			The people involved are all of
			the highest caliber. If I didn't
			believe in their loyalty, I
			wouldn't have gone this far.

					TROI
			Don't you think you should tell
			the rest of the crew?

					PICARD
			No. I won't risk implicating
			them. Not until we have solid
			evidence that something really is
			wrong.

29   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker at Command, Worf at Security, Data at Science
	One, Geordi and Wesley at Conn and Ops. The turbolift
	door OPENS and Picard and Troi ENTER the bridge.

					PICARD
				(moving to Command)
			Take us out of orbit, Mister La
			Forge.

         STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT TWO         19.

29   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Resume heading to Pacifica, warp
			factor eight.

					GEORDI
			Aye sir, warp eight.

					DATA
			At that speed sir, we should
			arrive nine point six three hours
			behind the original schedule.

					PICARD
			Very well. Data, I have an
			assignment for you. One
			especially suited to your talents.

30   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - DATA (OPTICAL)
(FORMERLY "DATA'S QUARTERS")

	is staring at a computer terminal with a gleam in his
	yellow eyes. He sits down in front of it and almost
	lovingly touches its top...

					DATA
			Computer -- this is Lieutenant
			Commander Data. Access all
			Starfleet Command orders to
			starships, starbases and colonies,
			for the past six months.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Working.

	The screen begins to HUM and the ORDERS FLASH before
	Data's eyes. For anyone but him, this could take
	months to sift through.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Beverly ENTERS and walks to Picard...

					BEVERLY
				(serious)
			I understand the Horatio was in
			orbit around Dytallix. Did you
			see Walker?

         STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT TWO         20.

31   CONTINUED:

	Picard thinks before answering.

					PICARD
			Yes. He asked me to say hello
			to you.

					BEVERLY
			I would have liked to have seen
			him --

					PICARD
				(stern)
			-- That wasn't possible, Doctor.

	There's an awkward silence between the two of them.
	The memory of Jack Crusher is intrinsically linked with
	Walker Keel. Old wounds are easily reopened...

					WORF
				(puzzled)
			Captain... I'm picking up an
			unusual disturbance in a nearby
			quadrant.

					GEORDI
			Confirmed, sir. Sector
			sixty-three.

					PICARD
			Specify. What kind of
			disturbance?

					WORF
			Hard to say at this distance,
			Captain.

	Picard looks to his first officer, who breaks into a
	small smile...

					RIKER
			I suppose Pacifica can wait a
			little longer.

					PICARD
			Yes. Let's investigate. Maintain
			speed and alter course
			accordingly.

					GEORDI
			Aye sir, changing course to
			three-five-one mark four.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT TWO      21.

32   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	A flyby at warp as she moves toward the spot of the
	disturbance.

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					GEORDI
			Approaching Sector sixty-three,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Slow to impulse, Mister La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Aye sir, slowing to impulse.

					WORF
			Sensors beginning to pick up small
			objects, Captain.

					PICARD
			On screen.

34   SWITCH TO ANGLE FAVORING SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	where WE CAN SEE SMALL BOULDER-SIZED THINGS floating
	toward us...

					RIKER
			Doesn't look natural.

					PICARD
				(concerned)
			Agreed.
				(to Worf)
			Enlarge and identify.

					WORF
				(checking scanners)
			It looks like... debris.
				(looking up, surprised)
			From a space vessel of some kind.

					RIKER
			It could be one of the ships that
			was orbiting Dytallix.

					GEORDI
			Agreed, sir. This sector is
			in close proximity to that planet.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT TWO      22.

35   ANGLE ON WORF

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Any identifying marks, Worf?

					WORF
				(checking scanners)
			Nothing so far... Sensors not
			detecting any bodies in the
			flotsam... but judging from the
			amount of wreckage...

36 BACK TO WIDE ANGLE

	as Worf looks up at the captain, speaking hesitantly.

					WORF
			... I'm sorry sir.
				(pause)
			It can only be the Horatio. She's
			been totally destroyed.

37   MOVE IN ON BEVERLY AND PICARD

	both deeply shocked by the news...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT THREE     23.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

A38	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	through space on impulse.

38   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - TRACKING SHOT

	SLOWLY CIRCLING THE TABLE where Picard and Riker are
	seated.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's personal log, stardate
			41776.1. The death of my friend
			Walker Keel, has had a powerful
			impact on me. I now believe there
			may be a cancer growing within
			the ranks of Starfleet.

39   MOVING IN ON PICARD

	at the head of the table.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			I've decided to alert my executive
			officer to the suspicions voiced
			by Keel and the other two captains.

					RIKER
			There is no proof of anything.

					PICARD
			The last time I saw Admiral Quinn
			he tried to warn me of a subversion
			inside the Federation. Then Walker
			tried, and now he's dead.

					RIKER
			Subversion? Personally I don't
			believe in conspiracy theories.

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/8/88 - ACT THREE     24.

39A  OMITTED

40   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - DATA (OPTICAL)
(FORMERLY "DATA'S QUARTERS")

	is still glued to the console. As the information on
	the screen passes by, we can sense his growing concern
	and fascination...

					DATA
			Startling. Quite extraordinary,
			in fact.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Directions unclear. Please repeat
			request.

					DATA
			That was not a request. I was
			simply... talking to myself.
				(smiles, pleased)
			A human idiosyncrasy triggered
			by fascination with a particular
			set of facts. Or sometimes
			brought about by senility. Or,
			used as a means of weighing
			information before reaching a
			conclusion. Or, as a --

					COMPUTER VOICE
			-- Thank you, sir. I comprehend.

41   CLOSE ON DATA

	taken aback. Even the computer has learned to
	interrupt when he is rambling.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Continuing with record scan.

	Data leans forward as the renewed flow of INFORMATION
	ON THE SCREEN REFLECTS OFF HIS FACE...

					DATA
			Intriguing.

42   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - BACK TO THE OFFICERS
(FORMERLY "BRIEFING ROOM")

	sitting around the table.

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT THREE     25.

42   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I do not think the explosion of
			the Horatio was an accident. It
			was sabotage.

					RIKER
			But we can't be certain.

					DATA (O.S.)
			Perhaps we can.

43   ANGLE ON DATA

	all eyes turning to him as he ENTERS the room. He
	looks toward Picard for permission to speak. Picard
	grants it with a nod.

					DATA
			My orders were to search for
			abnormal patterns in Starfleet's
			directives. I believe I have
			found just that.

44   WIDE ANGLE FAVORING DATA (INCLUDES SCENE 45)
(OPTICAL)

	as he ACTIVATES THE SCREEN. WE SEE a layout of part
	of THE GALAXY which includes Earth, with certain
	Starbases and defense posts HIGHLIGHTED IN GLOWING RED...

					DATA
			These are various outposts and
			starbases where I have detected
			unusual activity over the past
			few months.

					PICARD
			What sort of activity?

					DATA
			An uncustomary reshuffling of
			personnel, usually in the command
			areas. The new officers have had
			abnormally frequent contact with
			the highest levels of Starfleet
			Command.

        STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT THREE        26.

44   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(concerned)
			Why hasn't anybody noticed this
			before?

					DATA
			The orders were given with great
			subtlety. To use an aphorism,
			Starfleet's left hand did not know
			what its right hand was doing.

					PICARD
			Can you speculate as to the
			purpose of these reassignments?

					DATA
			I believe it is a clandestine
			attempt to control vital sectors
			of Federation territory.

	A stillness hangs over the room as the implications of
	Data's bold statement sinks in...

					RIKER
			It could be a prelude to invasion.
			But who's behind it?

					DATA
			There is insufficient data to make
			such an assesment.

					RIKER
			What do you suggest we do, warp
			over to Starfleet headquarters
			and demand to know what's going
			on?

					DATA
			Why not?!

					PICARD
			Yes...
				(thoughtful pause)
			... Why not indeed?

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/11/88 - ACT THREE     27.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

	All eyes turn to Picard to see if he's serious.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We're talking about a threat to
			the entire future of the
			Federation. I don't think any
			of us can rest easy until we've
			gone to the source.

45
thru	OMITTED
46

47   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's personal log,
			supplemental. We have altered
			course and are traveling toward
			Earth. I have apprised the
			remaining bridge crew of our
			situation.

48   OMITTED

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON RIKER

	as he ENTERS and walks to Command, where Picard is
	seated in the Command Chair. Troi stands by the
	railing, while Data and Geordi man Ops and Conn. Worf
	stands at Security.

					GEORDI
			Approaching Earth, sir.

					PICARD
			Standard orbit, Mister La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Standard orbit, sir.

					PICARD
			Any word from Starfleet Command,
			Mister Data?

					DATA
			Nothing so far, sir.

					PICARD
			Strange...

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT THREE     28.

49A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	going into orbit around Earth.

50
thru	OMITTED
51

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

					DATA
			I have a message coming in from
			Starfleet Command, Captain.

	Picard and Riker exchange glances. This is a moment
	they've been thinking about for three days.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	CROSSCUTTING FROM BRIDGE TO VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	where a trio of admirals APPEAR. SAVAR (suh-vaar) is a
	regal Vulcan. AARON is old and lean -- hollow cheeks
	and cold, piercing eyes, beneath a shock of white hair.
	QUINN looks much the same as he did in "Coming Of Age."

	The three senior admirals are seated at an impressive
	looking table with a Starfleet banner on the wall
	behind them. Throughout this sequence, Savar always
	speaks with the calm, cool rationality we expect from a
	Vulcan...

					SAVAR
			Greetings Enterprise. I am
			Admiral Savar. This is Admiral
			Aaron, and I believe you know
			Admiral Quinn.

        STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT THREE        29.

53   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes. Good to see you again,
			Admiral.

					QUINN
				(smiling)
			And you, Captain.

					SAVAR
			Of course. We are always delighted
			when the Enterprise returns to
			the nest. Yet we are puzzled by
			the timing of your visit.

					PICARD
			Yes sir, I can imagine you would
			be.

					AARON
				(harsh sounding)
			Governor Delaplane of Pacifica
			informs us that you canceled your
			scheduled stop there. Is this
			true?

					PICARD
			It is, sir.

					AARON
			Explain yourself, Captain. Why
			have you returned to Earth?

					PICARD
			That... is something I'd rather
			discuss in person, Admiral.

	Lieutenant Commander Dexter Remmick ENTERS the room,
	walks to Savar and WHISPERS something in his ear.

					SAVAR
			Please excuse us a moment,
			Captain.

	The SCREEN GOES TO THE STARFLEET LOGO.

					RIKER
			They seem normal enough.

					PICARD
			On the surface. Any thoughts
			counselor?

        STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT THREE        30.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Hard to say, sir. I sense that
			someone is hiding something, but
			I can't tell who or what.

					RIKER
			I can't say I'm overjoyed to see
			Remmick again.

					GEORDI
			Considering what we've done, their
			response has been pretty
			temperate.

					WORF
			I don't like it, Captain. We
			can't trust --

	Worf cuts off in mid-sentence as THE THREE ADMIRALS
	REAPPEAR ON SCREEN. Remmick is gone.

					SAVAR
			Forgive the delay, Captain Picard.
			We'd be delighted if you and your
			first officer would join us for
			dinner.

					AARON
			Yes. Delighted.

					SAVAR
			This should give you a good
			opportunity to expatiate your
			viewpoint.

					AARON
				(nodding)
			To elaborate upon whatever it is
			that's troubling you.

					PICARD
				(smiling after a brief
				 hesitation)
			We accept your gracious offer.

					SAVAR
			Excellent. Preparations are
			already underway.

					AARON
			We'll greet you in the reception
			area in say... twenty minutes?

					PICARD
			Fine.

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT THREE     31.

53   CONTINUED: (3)

					QUINN
			I, uh, won't be able to attend the
			dinner I'm afraid. But I would
			like to see the ship and say hello
			again, Captain.

					PICARD
			Of course. Looking forward to
			seeing you. Enterprise out.

54   ON SCREEN

	a view of the EARTH from orbit REPLACES THE ADMIRALS.

55   CLOSE ON PICARD

					PICARD
				(quietly to Riker)
			Quinn wants to see us alone --
			at least we know he's still on
			our side.

56   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM ON EARTH - A MAN

	is about to step onto the platform. WE CANNOT SEE who
	he is. We barely glimpse the living thing he places
	inside the small briefcase he is carrying. Looking
	something like an oversized silverfish, it wriggles
	violently just before he shuts the case. A door OPENS
	and Remmick ENTERS and addresses the man (who we still
	cannot identify).

					REMMICK
			Are you ready to beam up to the
			Enterprise sir?

57   PULL BACK TO SEE THAT QUINN

	is the man.

					QUINN
			Yes, Commander, quite ready.

	Briefcase in hands, Quinn STEPS ONTO the platform.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT FOUR        32.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

A58	OMITTED

58   INT. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM - PICARD AND RIKER
(OPTICAL)

	are awaiting the arrival of Admiral Quinn. He
	MATERIALIZES and steps off the platform. Quinn's warm
	smile is in marked contrast to the cold businesslike
	look he had on Earth.

59   OMITTED

60   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (CONTINUOUS ACTION)

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard, Greg. You
			remember Commander Riker.

					QUINN
				(warmly)
			Yes, hello again Commander.

	The old admiral shakes Rikers hand vigorously.
	Something begins to strike Picard as slightly odd, but
	he masks his feelings...

					PICARD
			I must say, you're looking well.

					QUINN
			Never felt better in my life.

					PICARD
			Last time we met you told me how
			tired you'd been feeling.

					QUINN
				(laughing)
			Tired of life, I was. But not
			anymore. I look forward to new
			challenges now.
				(pats Picard on the
				 back)
			I'd sure like to see some more
			of the ship.

        STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT FOUR        33.

60   CONTINUED:

	Picard shoots Riker a quick glance.

61   INT. CORRIDOR - TRACKING SHOT - RIKER AND PICARD

	flank the admiral as they WALK down the hallway. He
	is taking in the architecture with wide-eyed
	appreciation...

					PICARD
			Remember what you told me back
			at Relva 7? About the threat you
			perceived to the very fabric of
			the Federation?

62   ANGLE FAVORING QUINN

	as he STOPS in his tracks. He gives both officers a
	long look before breaking into a slow smile...

					QUINN
			Is that why you're here? Because
			of what I said?

					PICARD
			That's one of the reasons.

					QUINN
				(grinning broadly)
			Jean-Luc! You took me far too
			literally. I was only referring
			to the difficulty involved in
			assimilating new races into the
			Federation.

63   REACTION SHOT OF RIKER AND PICARD

					QUINN (O.S.)
			It's an ongoing and tumultuous
			process that can cause stress and
			strain on all aspects of our
			alliance.

					PICARD
				(quietly)
			I'm sorry... I must have
			misunderstood.

        STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT FOUR        34.

64   BACK TO SHOT

					QUINN
				(boisterous)
			I'm the one who should be
			apologizing.
				(chuckles)
			If I led you down the garden path,
			I humbly ask forgiveness.

					PICARD
				(softly, thoughtful)
			Of course.

	Quinn BEGINS TO WALK AGAIN. Picard and Riker FOLLOW
	suit.

					QUINN
			Now gentlemen, I believe you have
			a dinner to attend, while I would
			like to freshen up a bit before
			looking around some more.

					RIKER
			We have a guest accommodation at
			your disposal, sir.

					QUINN
			Outstanding.

					PICARD
				(still a bit dazed)
			I should be getting down to the
			planet. Commander Riker will be
			at your disposal to show you
			anything you'd like to see.

	Riker and Quinn both seem surprised to hear this...

					QUINN
			That's really not necessary --

					PICARD
			-- I insist.
				(to Riker)
			You can join me on Earth when the
			admiral's tour is completed.

					QUINN
			I may want to stay a while,
			Jean-Luc.

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/10/88 - ACT FOUR     35.

64   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(eyes narrowing)
			Of course, Admiral. Stay as long
			as you wish.

65   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - PICARD AND RIKER (OPTICAL)

	ENTER together.

					PICARD
				(adamant)
			That's not Gregory Quinn. He may
			look like him and sound like
			him... but it isn't him.

					RIKER
			Can you be absolutely certain,
			sir.

					PICARD
			I am certain, Number One. I want
			you to go back to that cabin and
			keep your eye on his every move.
			Have Beverly concoct a reason for
			a complete medical examination.

					RIKER
			How?

					PICARD
			I don't care how! Just do it!
			Use force if necessary.

					RIKER
			He's a senior admiral.

					PICARD
				(grasping Riker's
				 shoulders)
			It's not him, Will. I know that
			now. What we need to find out
			is how he's been duplicated.
				(pause)
			And who or what's behind it.

	Picard hands Riker his phaser and STEPS UP onto the
	platform. Riker goes to the transporter controls.

					RIKER
			Captain... if you're right --

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/10/88 - ACT FOUR     36.

65   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			-- I am right.

					RIKER
			-- Should you be beaming down
			alone? Unarmed?

					PICARD
			I'll take care. Find out what
			you can, and then join me -- in
			force if you believe it's
			warranted.
				(nods at Riker)
			Energize.

	Riker calls out as the captain BEGINS TO DEMATERIALIZE.

					RIKER
			Good luck, sir.

	Riker stares at the empty spot where Picard just stood,
	wondering when he'll see him again.

66   EXT. STARFLEET HEADQUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISHING SHOT.

67   INT. GREAT HALL OF STARFLEET (OPTICAL)

	Picard MATERIALIZES into the impressive hallway. Savar
	and Aaron are there to greet him. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
	DEXTER REMMICK stands in the background, but the hall
	seems strangely empty...

					SAVAR
			Welcome home, Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Thank you, sir. My first officer
			will be joining us shortly.

					SAVAR
			Yes, I'm sure he will.

	Picard thinks this an odd line.

					AARON
			You've met Commander Remmick,
			haven't you?

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT FOUR      37.

67   CONTINUED:

	Picard nods toward Remmick...

					REMMICK
				(soft, friendly)
			Under less than ideal
			circumstances. It is nice to see
			you again, Captain.

	Savar and Aaron lead Picard down the hall, with
	Remmick a few strides behind.

					SAVAR
			I hope you have a healthy
			appetite. We've prepared a
			special meal in your honor.

					PICARD
			I'm honored.
				(pause)
			Tell me, why is it so quiet here?
			The last time I saw this corridor
			it was bustling with activity.

					REMMICK
			It often is. Tonight's a quiet
			night.

					SAVAR
			Yes, a quiet night.

68   CLOSE ON PICARD

	feeling that this is a very strange conversation.

69   BACK TO SHOT

					AARON
			Let's have some Andonian tea while
			we wait for your Riker. Then you
			can tell us what's brought you here.

					PICARD
			I see you keep up with our duty
			roster.

					AARON
				(cool smile)
			Of course, Captain. The
			Enterprise is very important to
			us.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT FOUR      38.

70   EXT. SPACE - EARTH SEEN FROM ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	the Enterprise slowly COMES INTO FRAME, crossing
	between us and the Earth as she continues to orbit.

71   INT. QUINN'S GUEST QUARTERS - QUINN

	is sitting on the sofa, blankly staring into his
	slightly opened briefcase. Riker ENTERS, catching him
	off guard...

					RIKER
			Ready for your tour, Admiral?

	Quinn quickly stands, but Riker has seen the
	briefcase...

					QUINN
			Quite ready, Commander.

					RIKER
			What's in the case?

	From where he stands, Riker can barely see a few
	delicate-looking tendrils coming out of its opening...
	He looks at the Admiral somewhat suspiciously...

					QUINN
				(thoughtful)
			Actually... I brought this for
			Doctor Crusher. But perhaps you'd
			like you to see it first?

					RIKER
				(slowly moving closer)
			What is it?

					QUINN
			A form of life. Discovered quite
			accidentally by a survey team on
			a distant uncharted planet.

					RIKER
			Why haven't we heard anything
			about that?

					QUINN
			Oh, you'll be hearing more about
			it shortly. But first there is
			much scientific study to be done.
			After all, this is a superior lifeform.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/8/88 - ACT FOUR      39.

71   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Superior?

					QUINN
			Totally.
				(voice grows hard)
			Now come, Riker. Take a good
			look.

	Riker stands where he is, uncertain of what to do.

					RIKER
			I think I'll summon our science
			officer --

					QUINN
			It won't like your science
			officer. It likes you.
				(rises, grabs Riker's
				 arm)
			Now look!

	Riker looks down at his arm and grimaces; Quinn is
	squeezing it with tremendous force. Riker grasps the
	old man's wrist and tries to pull it off him... he
	can't.

					QUINN
				(dark smile)
			Vitamins. They do wonders for
			the body.

	RIKER CRIES OUT -- it feels like Quinn is crushing his
	arm. Unable to break free, HE RAISES HIS OTHER ARM
	TO STRIKE the admiral. Riker's BLOW IS BLOCKED and
	QUINN responds by effortlessly THROWING HIM backwards
	toward the wall. The FIRST OFFICER hits it at
	breakneck speed and CRUMPLES TO THE FLOOR, severely
	dazed...

					QUINN
				(dry -- evil smile)
			Ahh, your life is so painful now.
			But soon you'll be one of us.

	Before Riker can clear his head, QUINN ATTACKS again
	-- rapping him across the chin WITH A KARATE KICK.
	Riker staggers to his feet -- Quinn swings from the
	heels with a sure knockout blow... RIKER DUCKS under
	it and puts all his weight behind a powerful PUNCH to
	THE ADMIRAL'S solar plexus.

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/11/88 - ACT FOUR     40.

71   CONTINUED: (2)

	For a moment, Quinn seems affected, sucking in his
	stomach and gasping for air... But it quickly passes
	and he straightens and smiles at a disbelieving Riker,
	before DEALING HIM A vicious double fisted BACKHAND.

	Riker hits his communicator.

					RIKER
				(pained, weak)
			Riker to Security. Emergency --

	QUINN'S final blow KNOCKS RIKER OUT before he can say
	another word...

72   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - WORF AND GEORDI

	run down the corridor.

72A  OMITTED

73   EXT. AERIAL VIEW OF STARFLEET HEADQUARTERS (OPTICAL)

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/8/88 - ACT FOUR      41.

74   INT. RECEPTION ROOM OUTSIDE DINING ROOM - PICARD

	Aaron and Savar are all holding glasses filled with
	amber colored liquid. Remmick continues to quietly
	look on from a distance...

					PICARD
			I'd like to begin the discussion
			of why I'm here.

					AARON
			In time Captain, in time. First,
			a toast.

	Aaron and Savar raise their glasses... Finally, Picard
	does the same.

					AARON
			To the Horatio, gentlemen.

					SAVAR
			The Horatio.

	The captain warily clinks glasses with the others.
	They sip the liquid, but Picard simply lowers his
	glass...

					AARON
				(faintly sarcastic)
			What an awful tragedy. Such a
			terrible loss of life.

					PICARD
			It's interesting you mention the
			Horatio. That's one of the things
			I wanted to discuss.

					AARON
				(dry)
			Really?

					PICARD
			Has the cause of her destruction
			been ascertained?

					SAVAR
			Absolutely.
				(looking straight at
				 Picard)
			Implosion, due to extreme
			negligence on the part of her
			captain.

     STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/11/88 - ACT FOUR     42.

74   CONTINUED:

	Picard wants to cry out in defense of Keel, but he
	realizes that would be a foolish thing to do at the
	moment. Aaron gleefully senses his discomfort...

					AARON
			Drink up, Picard. I believe
			you'll find it an excellent
			aperitif.

75   INT. QUINN'S QUARTERS - QUINN (OPTICAL)

	is sitting calmly on the sofa with the unconscious
	Riker at his feet when the door OPENS. Worf and Geordi
	BOLT IN.

					QUINN
			It's good that you're here. He
			slipped and hit his head.

					GEORDI
				(into intercom)
			This is Lieutenant La Forge in
			Guest Quarter Sixteen. We have
			a possible medical emergency.

					QUINN
			Your Doctor Crusher is most
			capable; I'm sure he'll be all
			right. Now if you'll excuse me,
			my time here is limited...

	Quinn MOVES TOWARD THE DOOR, but Geordi blocks his
	path. Quinn looks to Worf as though he's about to
	question what is going on, then quickly flies into
	action, LEAPING TOWARD GEORDI. The blind man
	BACKPEDDLES, FIRING HIS PHASER directly into the old
	Admiral's chest.

	Quinn halts, temporarily. Then Geordi and Worf are
	stunned to see Quinn BRUSH OFF THE EFFECTS OF THE
	PHASER with a simple shake of his head. With amazing
	quickness, HE LIFTS GEORDI AND brutally THROWS HIM
	into the door. GEORDI GOES OUT the door and HITS THE
	FLOOR, unconscious.

	This leaves Quinn and Worf to face off over a gaggle
	of comatose bodies...

					QUINN
				(evil smile)
			Come on, Klingon. It's just you
			and me now...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT FIVE        43.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

76   INT. QUINN'S QUARTERS - WORF AND QUINN (OPTICAL)

	are about to fight it out. Quinn is savagely smug and
	barely breathing hard after mopping the floor with
	Geordi and Riker. Worf must get over the shock of
	seeing an old man with the strength of ten.

	The Klingon psyches himself up and CRIES OUT LIKE A
	WARRIOR as he makes a move on Quinn. WORF THROWS A
	PUNCH that would knock the head off Mike Tyson... It
	lands squarely on Quinn's chin, jerking his head to
	the side.

	Worf can't believe his eyes when QUINN'S HEAD SNAPS
	BACK INTO PLACE -- the Admiral is smiling, seemingly
	unaffected by the punch.

					QUINN
			Do Klingons fear death as much
			as humans? I could snap your neck
			in a second, but that wouldn't
			be as much fun.

	QUINN GRABS WORF'S STOMACH -- his hands digging deep
	into the flesh. WORF BELLOWS in pain as QUINN LIFTS
	HIM off the ground by his stomach muscles. The old
	man's strength is mind- boggling.

	Suddenly a PHASER BLAST HITS QUINN dead on. Mildly
	stunned but still standing, he lets go of Worf and
	turns to face his new adversary.

77   ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	standing in the doorway, phaser in hand.

78   ANGLE TO INCLUDE QUINN (OPTICAL)

	disregarding Worf and moving toward her. SHE FIRES
	AGAIN... Halted for an instant, HE MOVES FORWARD...
	SHE FIRES AGAIN... Though slowed, HE KEEPS COMING...
	SHE FIRES AGAIN... He stiffens, the phaser blasts are
	starting to take a toll -- he still moves forward,
	nearing her now.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT FIVE      44.

78   CONTINUED:

	Beverly fires again and again, DRIVING HIM TO HIS
	KNEES. WORF'S FIST FLIES INTO FRAME, catching the side
	of Quinn's head with a powerful smash. QUINN SLUMPS
	to the ground, incapacitated at last.

	Beverly and Worf are breathing hard, shellshocked by
	the battle. Quinn lies quivering at their feet -- his
	metabolism racing crazily even though he's unconscious.

	Geordi is coming around.

					WORF
			Are you all right?

					GEORDI
				(groaning)
			If I could see... I'd be seeing
			stars.

	Geordi sits up. Behind him, Beverly is kneeling over
	the unconscious Riker. Worf indicates the twitching
	admiral lying before them. The Klingon rubs his sore
	stomach and speaks with detectable awe...

					WORF
			Who... what is he?

	Beverly stares at "Quinn" before answering.

					BEVERLY
			Let's find out.

79   INT. SICKBAY - QUINN

	lies on a Sickbay bed. Riker can be seen lying
	unconscious on a bed in the background. Beverly stands
	over Quinn with Worf and Geordi beside her...

					BEVERLY
				(disturbed)
			Retinal scans are an exact match
			... It really is Quinn!

					GEORDI
			How can that be? He picked me
			up like a rag doll.

      STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT FIVE      45.

80   ANGLE FAVORING QUINN

	tossing his head back and forth in restless sleep.
	Beverly administers a hypo before he can reawaken.
	He calms down a bit, his head resting on its side.

					BEVERLY
			I'm going to run a complete
			internal scan.

					GEORDI
			Keep me posted, Doctor. I'll
			be on the bridge.

	Geordi EXITS. Beverly is transfixed by something she
	spots on the back of Quinn's neck...

					BEVERLY
				(to Worf)
			What is this?

	It's a small blue splinter-like thing protruding
	slightly from the base of the neck...

	Beverly leans down to get a closer look... She
	hesitantly reaches forward to touch it... and it moves!

81   INT. RECEPTION AREA, EARTH - PICARD

	and the two admirals are still waiting to enter the
	dining room.

					AARON
				(trace of a smile)
			What do you know of conspiracies,
			Captain?

					PICARD
				(surprised by the
				 question)
			Not nearly enough I suppose.

					AARON
			But that's the charming thing
			about them, isn't it? When a
			machination is real, no one knows
			about it. And when it's
			suspected, it's almost never real.

        STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT FIVE        46.

81   CONTINUED:

					SAVAR
			Except of course, in the paranoid
			delusions of those who believe.

	The dining room doors swing OPEN and Remmick STEPS OUT
	and addresses them...

					REMMICK
			Sorry to interrupt. Dinner is
			served.

					AARON
			Wonderful! Bantering with the
			captain has given me quite an
			appetite.

	They start to move toward the dining room, but Picard
	lingers in the hallway...

					PICARD
			I'd like to contact my ship. To
			inform Commander Riker that we're
			ready to sit down.

	Aaron is about to object to this but Savar cuts him
	off, nodding graciously...

					SAVAR
			Of course, Captain. We'll wait
			for you at the table.

	Picard waits until the two admirals have gone inside,
	before activating his communicator. He speaks in
	hushed tones with one eye on the dining room door...

					PICARD
			Picard to Riker.

82   INT. SICKBAY (INTERCUT AS NEEDED) - RIKER

	is still dead to the world. Beverly answers for him...

					BEVERLY
			Doctor Crusher here, Captain.
			May I speak freely?

					PICARD
				(looking around)
			I suppose we have no choice.
			Where's Riker?

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT FIVE          47.

82   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			He was attacked by Quinn. Or what
			We thought was Quinn.

					PICARD
			Specify, Doctor.

83   ANGLE TO SEE QUINN (OPTICAL)

	resting fitfully on the bed -- and a large diagram of
	his body on the medical screen above it. WE CAN SEE
	A STRANGE INSECT-LIKE ANIMAL IS LIVING INSIDE HIM.
	It's tendrils have wrapped themselves around the stem
	of Quinn's brain.

					BEVERLY
			A parasitic being has invaded his
			body. It has complete control
			over all brain functions. It
			seems to breath through a small
			"gill" protruding through the back
			of Quinn's neck. Look for this,
			Captain. I believe it will be
			visible on anyone who has been
			compromised.

					PICARD
			Any idea what it is or where it
			comes from?

					BEVERLY
			Negative. I've never seen
			anything like it before.

	WE HEAR GEORDI'S INTERCOM VOICE summoning Worf to the
	bridge.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf. If the situation
			is under control, we could use
			you on the bridge.

					BEVERLY
				(looks to Worf)
			It's okay. He won't be waking
			up for a long time.

	Worf EXITS, leaving Beverly alone with the unconscious
	forms of Quinn and Riker.

					PICARD
			Continue, Doctor.

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT FIVE          48.

83   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			By the placement of the tendrils,
			the parasite appears to stimulate
			the vicim's adrenal glands which
			generate great strength and
			resistence to --

					PICARD
			-- Spare me the medical details,
			Doctor. Just tell me if you can
			remove it.

					BEVERLY
			Not without killing the patient.

	Unseen by Beverly, Riker bolts upright in the bed
	behind her. Wild-eyed and seemingly disoriented, he
	slowly begins to rise...

					BEVERLY
			You must set your phaser on kill,
			Captain. Stun has little effect --

					PICARD
			Doctor, one does not beam into
			Starfleet Headquarters armed.

	Just then, Remmick EXITS the dining room and walks by
	Picard...

					REMMICK
				(as he passes)
			Your food is getting cold,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			About to go to dinner now, Doctor.
			Have Riker join me when he's
			available. Picard out.

	Beverly is anxious and doesn't want to terminate the
	conversation. Riker is moving up behind her... She
	turns and GASPS just as he puts his hand on her
	shoulder --

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/8/88 - ACT FIVE          49.

84   INT. DINING ROOM - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	is seated across from Aaron and Savar at a polished
	black table. Three other settings are unattended --
	in front of each is a silver bowl-like covering that
	conceals the entree.

	A ceremonial guard lines the wall beside the table...

					AARON
			Go ahead and start, Captain. We
			don't stand on ceremony around
			here.

	Picard removes the lid and is repulsed to find a plate
	full of squirming worm-like things -- moving around
	like living spaghetti.

	Picard quickly pushes his plate away and watches in
	abstract horror as Savar and Aaron greedily use their
	hands to down their portions of the same living meal.

	The Guard MOVES FORWARD and wolfs down a bowl of the
	stuff.

					AARON
				(continuing)
			Oh do eat up, Picard. Just raise
			your hand if you want seconds.

	The admirals and the guards laugh salaciously. The
	sight of a Vulcan giggling as he chews on live worms
	is too much for Picard to bear.

	Jumping to his feet, he turns and runs right into
	Number One. Riker roughly shoves the captain back into
	his seat.

					RIKER
			You're not going anywhere.

	Picard closes his eyes in dull shock as Aaron walks
	to Riker and reveals the blue splinter on the back
	of Riker's neck...

					RIKER
				(continuing;
				 to Picard)
			You'll be one of us soon.

	Riker nods at the others as he sits down at the table.

					AARON
				(angry)
			You were meant for the doctor.

             STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT FIVE            50.

84   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It couldn't be helped. Riker
			walked in on us unexpectedly.

					SAVAR
			No matter. The doctor will soon
			be joining us. All in good time.

	A door OPENS and Tryla Scott WALKS IN and takes her
	place at the table.

					SAVAR
			Ah, Captain Scott. Good, the
			setting is now complete.

	It's a bitter blow to Picard when her evil smile lets
	him know that she's been one of them all along. She
	takes a strand of "live spaghetti" and delicately gulps
	it down.

					AARON
				(to Picard)
			You didn't really think we were
			in the dark about your intentions,
			did you?

					SAVAR
			Patience is one of our virtues,
			Captain. Instead of going after
			you, we allowed you to come to
			us.

					AARON
			More dramatic this way, don't you
			think?

					TRYLA
			Yes... one thing both races share
			is a love of theatre. And you've
			put on a fine show.

					PICARD
				(shellshocked)
			What exactly is your race? Where
			do you come from?

					SAVAR
			It's not important. Let's just
			say... we've come a long way to
			join you.

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/8/88 - ACT FIVE          51.

84   CONTINUED: (2)

					TRYLA
				(grinning)
			It's a perfect match. We're the
			brains and you're the brawn.

					RIKER
				(cold)
			You'll understand soon, Picard.

					SAVAR
			Indeed. We've been moving slowly,
			cautiously, for many months now.
			Careful to cover our tracks.
			Careful not to arouse suspicion,
			until it's too late.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			And it is too late. For you, that
			is.

					AARON
			Well said, brother. Picard and
			Riker control the Enterprise.
			Which means we control the
			Enterprise.

	Dejected, Picard watches as Riker removes the lid and
	takes a big handful of living spaghetti. He tilts his
	head back and prepares to swallow it.

					SAVAR
				(smiling)
			Eat hearty, brother! Relish your
			new body!

	Just as the worms are about to touch his tongue, RIKER
	shocks everyone by PULLING A PHASER AND FIRING at the
	guard. HE quivers before DROPPING like a fly.

	Tryla fires at Riker and misses. Picard seizes the
	moment, grabbing the phaser from the unconscious
	Guard. Aaron pushes Picard to the ground and BOLTS
	FOR THE DOOR. Before Picard can pivot to pick him off,
	TRYLA SCOTT JUMPS UP AND takes aim on him. SHE FIRES,
	barely missing his head. RIKER CUTS HER DOWN before
	she can fire again. Scott quivers and drops. A
	PARASITE quickly FLEES her open mouth...

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/8/88 - ACT FIVE          52.

84   CONTINUED: (3)

	Meanwhile, Savar has charged Riker and has him in a
	death grip around the throat. PICARD FIRES INTO THE
	VULCAN'S BACK...

	The VULCAN drops to his knees, finally releasing his
	grip. He falls over, dead.

	Still holding his throat, Riker reaches back and
	removes the counterfeit splinter from his neck.
	Suddenly, both he and Picard have the same thought...

					PICARD
			Aaron!

85   INT. GREAT HALLWAY - AARON (OPTICAL)

	is desperate, running straight toward us down the long
	hallway. Far behind, Picard and Riker come around a
	corner and take aim...

					RIKER
				(calling out)
			Hold it, Aaron!

	Aaron spins and FIRES -- Picard and Riker dive out of
	the way. The Admiral keeps running... he's almost at
	the end of the hall... RIKER AND PICARD FIRE, scoring
	two direct hits. AARON WINCES AND GOES DOWN. His
	momentum sends him sliding along the smooth floor.

86   ANGLE ON PICARD AND RIKER (OPTICAL)

	running up to the body. They get there just in time
	to see the PARASITE evacuating it. Before they can
	fire, it SCURRIES AROUND THE CORNER and out of sight.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Come on!

87   INT. ANOTHER SECTION OF HALLWAY - PICARD AND RIKER

	cautiously turn the corner. In the distance, they see
	the CREATURE SLITHER UNDER A DOOR...

	Hurrying to the door, they give each other a long look,
	knowing that anything could be behind it. At last,
	Riker touches a wall panel and the door slides OPEN...

             STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - 3/8/88 - ACT FIVE            53.

88   ANGLE INTO THE ROOM

	where Remmick is tapping on an unknown object similar
	to a typewriter. A HIGH-PITCHED BEEPING SOUND is
	emanating from it... Remmick looks up at Riker and
	Picard, his face a mask of calm innocence.

					REMMICK
			Can I help you, gentlemen?

	Picard and Riker aren't sure just what to make of this.
	Remmick seems so placid and unconcerned.

					REMMICK
			Is there any trouble? Perhaps
			if you'd tell me what it is --

					PICARD
			-- Remmick!

	Picard is pointing to a PARASITE that is beginning to
	CLIMB UP REMMICK'S LEG. Riker raises his phaser,
	preparing to fire on it, but Picard blocks that with
	his forearm

					PICARD
			No, Will!

88A  ANGLE FAVORING REMMICK (OPTICAL)

	looking on wide-eyed, as the Parasite climbs up his
	arm and onto his shoulder. Picard and Riker are
	momentarily paralyzed, unsure of what to do.

	Remmick looks from the creature to the two Officers
	with a stoic expression on his face. Then, in a
	strange almost lizard-like movement, he rolls his head
	to the side and opens his mouth. In an instant, the
	PARASITE SCAMPERS INTO HIS MOUTH and down his throat.

	Remmick addresses the stunned Picard and Riker as
	though nothing of consequence had happened...

					REMMICK
				(calm, sincere)
			You don't understand.

	As he speaks, his NECK BULGES as some of the creatures
	dart around inside it...

					REMMICK
				(voice distorted)
			We mean you no harm. We seek
			co-existence.

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/14/88 - ACT FIVE         54.

88A  CONTINUED:

	Remmick is slowly starting to rise... Picard and Riker
	look at each other as if to say "freak this!" They OPEN
	FIRE, DRIVING REMMICK BACK down into his chair.

	The upper half of REMMICK'S BODY BEGINS TO DISSIPATE
	under the phaser fire... A bizarre form is taking its
	place. Shaped vaguely like a man, IT LOOKS LIKE A
	liquidy BUBBLE WITH HUNDREDS OF PARASITES swarming
	around inside it.

	The BUBBLE BEGINS TO COLLAPSE down into what used to be
	Remmick's lower abdomen. Another SHAPE IS REVEALED as
	the gooey mass collapses. It is dull yellow -- looking
	LIKE A CROSS BETWEEN A PARASITE AND A HUMAN FETUS.

	It looks at Picard and Riker and CRIES OUT WITH AN
	ANGRY ROAR. Picard and Riker concentrate on its head
	and SCORE A DIRECT HIT between the eyes... The
	FETUS-CREATURE EXPLODES AND THE PARASITES DISSIPATE
	into nothingness...

	Picard and Riker CEASE FIRING. All that's left before
	them is a smoldering mass -- a pair of legs and part
	of a spine that used to be Dexter Remmick...

89   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Earth.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41780.2.
			Admiral Quinn is expected to make
			a full recovery...

90   INT. SICKBAY - QUINN

	is sitting up in bed, being fed liquid by Beverly.
	He seems weak but in general okay as he flashes her
	a small smile.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			There is no trace of the parasite
			which took control of him. We'll
			never know how many of these
			life-forms infiltrated Starfleet,
			but it seems they could not
			survive without the "mother
			creature" which had taken over
			Commander Remmick...

          STAR TREK: "Conspiracy" - REV. 3/9/88 - ACT FIVE          55.

91   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... Still, the haunting question
			remains... Who were these
			beings... and will we ever have
			to face them again?

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			It was Doctor Crusher's idea to
			simulate the blue splinter. We
			had to make sure it would fool
			everyone, including you.

					PICARD
			That it did, Number One. Rest
			assured.

					DATA
			I have attempted to trace the
			message Remmick was sending. I
			believe it was aimed at an
			unexplored quadrant of our galaxy.

					GEORDI
			Any idea what the message was,
			Data?

	Data seems reluctant to answer.

					DATA
			Well... I believe it was a beacon.

					PICARD
				(half-whisper)
			A beacon?

					DATA
			Yes, Captain. A homing beacon...
			sent from Earth.

92   EXT. ENTERPRISE - DEEP SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The great ship roars past us... PAN away from her and
	toward the endless black void of deep space... WE HEAR
	a sound... AN INCREDIBLY HIGH-PITCHED BEEPING SOUND
	that repeats its intricate pattern over and over.

	A sound waiting for a reply...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "The Neutral Zone" 
                          #40271-126 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         James Conway 


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                  2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                     MARCH 17, 1988

      STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - REV. 3/18/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Neutral Zone" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             THREE HUMANS
                RIKER              CLARE RAYMOND
                BEVERLY            RALPH OFFENHOUSE
                DATA               SONNY CLEMONDS
                TROI               
                WORF               ROMULANS
                GEORDI               COMMANDER TEBOK
                WESLEY                (pronounced TAY-bok)
                                     SUB-COMMANDER THEI
                Non-Speaking          (pronounced TIE)
                SECURITY GUARD     
                NURSE WRIGHT     
     
                Voice-Over         
                COMPUTER           

      STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - REV. 3/18/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Neutral Zone" 
                          
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CONFERENCE ROOM          DERELICT (MODULE)
              SICKBAY
              GUEST LOUNGE             ROMULAN CRUISER
              CLARE'S QUARTERS
              SONNY'S QUARTERS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              CORRIDOR
          
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
            DERELICT
              CONTROL AREA
              SECOND ROOM
          
            ROMULAN CRUISER

11:[5,#b],19:[1,#b]
      STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The Neutral Zone"  
                         
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    OMITTED

2    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The great ship is motionless as it awaits the return of
	its captain. A short distance off, and APPEARING very
	small, is another vehicle - also drifting.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, stardate 41986.0.
			The captain has left the ship for
			a conference and we are awaiting
			his return. It is unusual for us
			to be motionless, and a unique
			experience for everyone concerned.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	GEORDI is at Conn - WORF at Tactical - DATA at Science
	One, RIKER is in the Command position. Troi is off the
	bridge in her office. Everyone is looking at the
	viewscreen.

					DATA
			This is quite intriguing. It is
			transmitting a carrier signal on
			a frequency which has not been used
			for centuries.

					RIKER
			Is there a message?

					DATA
			None. Just the carrier, possibly
			intended for encoded computer or
			telemetry information.

					WORF
			I have never seen a space vehicle
			like it.

      STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - TEASER      2.

3    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Strictly speaking, it is not a
			"space vehicle." It appears to
			be a satellite, similar in its
			rudimentary design to those which
			orbited Earth in the late
			twentieth and early twenty-first
			centuries.

					RIKER
			Three hundred years ago.
				(mostly as a joke)
			Then there probably aren't any
			life signs?

					DATA
			None.

	Data continues studying the readout.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			The power is solar... quite
			primitive. There is however
			minimum life support.

					GEORDI
			I wonder how it got out here.
			If it was in orbit around Earth,
			even at maximum impulse -- and
			there's no way it could travel
			any faster, it would have taken
			a dozen centuries to get here.

					WORF
			At its present speed and heading,
			the vehicle will eventually enter
			the Kazis Binary system and will
			certainly be destroyed.

	Worf turns to face Riker.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Sir, I could attach a tractor beam
			and adjust its heading.

					RIKER
			I think not, Mister Worf. It's just
			a piece of space debris. If we
			weren't sitting here waiting for
			the captain, we wouldn't have even
			noticed it. Leave it be. Let
			nature take its course. How long
			until Captain Picard returns?

    STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - REV. 3/18/88 - TEASER    3.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			The last communication indicated
			it would be several hours.

					DATA
			Commander, request permission to
			investigate this vehicle.

					RIKER
			Why, Data? It's just a derelict.

					DATA
			It is a piece of history. The
			opportunity to examine such an
			ancient vehicle does not come
			around very often, and as you
			pointed out, we do have the time.

					RIKER
			All right, Data. But be ready
			to beam back before the captain
			returns.

					DATA
			Thank you, sir.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant Worf -- go with him.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	The two EXIT the bridge.

4
thru	OMITTED
6

A7	EXT. SPACE - A MODULE (OPTICAL)

	drifts.

7    INT. DERELICT - SMALL CONTROL AREA (OPTICAL)

	as they BEAM IN. They are in a small control area.
	The equipment we see is late twentieth century in
	design. Worf is tense -- ready for the unexpected.
	Data scans the area with his tricorder.

    STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - REV. 3/18/88 - TEASER    4.

7    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Minimal oxygen atmosphere.
				(indicates)
			An ancient solar generator,
			still operating.

					WORF
			Computer -- status report.

	Nothing happens.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Computer...

	Data interrupts.

					DATA
			In the late twentieth century,
			computers were not voice activated,
			Worf.

	Data examines the keyboard.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Notice the readouts -- dials,
			needle machines, gauges.
			Remarkable what they used three
			centuries ago. The on-board
			computers have ceased functioning.
			I may be able to download this old
			style disk drive back to the
			Enterprise.

8    WORF

	APPROACHES the door, clearly expecting it to slide open.
	He waves a hand in front of it.

					WORF
			It must be sealed -- probably
			with age. I will blast it open.

					DATA
			Not necessary.

	He reaches down and turns a handle, physically slides
	the door OPEN.

9    INT. DERELICT - THE SECOND ROOM

	They move forward.

    STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - REV. 3/18/88 - TEASER    5.

10   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

	Riker is sitting at the Command Chair.

					RIKER
			Data, this is Riker. What
			have you found?

					DATA
			Very little so far.

					GEORDI
			I have picked up the captain's
			shuttle.

					RIKER
			E.T.A.?

					GEORDI
			Twelve minutes, sir.

					RIKER
			Alert Main Shuttle Bay.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

11   INT. DERELICT - THE SECOND ROOM

	As Worf and Data ENTER the other compartment they see a
	series of crypts, lining both sides of the room. Each
	glass-covered and coffin-like in design, with a
	computerized panel above it. The panel both monitors
	and controls the crypt.

12   CRYPT

	As Data clears away the frost TO REVEAL a shriveled
	human form. It's all BLACKENED AND HIDEOUS. Data
	REACTS.

					DATA
			The seal was broken and the
			environment has been corrupted.

	Data moves to the next crypt. Beside him, Worf wipes
	the frost from a third crypt. He has found another
	shriveled form.

					WORF
			Here's another.

      STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - TEASER      6.

12   CONTINUED:

	Data wipes away the frost from the crypt by him.

					DATA
			This one is empty.

	He easily lifts the cover.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			It has been forced open and the
			occupant removed.

	In the b.g. Worf is wiping the frost from another
	crypt.

					WORF
			Commander. Look at this.

	Data steps over.

12A  ANOTHER ANGLE

	Through the hole which Worf has wiped in the frost,
	WE CAN SEE a human -- a WOMAN. About thirty-five,
	attractive and unconscious.

	OFF Worf and Data's REACTIONS, WE:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

    STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT ONE    7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

12B  INT. DERELICT - THE SECOND ROOM

	Worf and Data are still beside the frozen woman.

					WORF
			Has she been frozen for an
			extended journey?

					DATA
			If that were the purpose, there
			would be evidence of a more
			sophisticated monitoring system.
			This container is designed solely
			for refrigeration.

					WORF
			What is the destination?

					DATA
			I do not believe they were going
			anywhere. This vehicle should
			still be in Earth orbit.

					WORF
			There is no way it could break
			orbit and travel this distance
			on its own power. Not in three
			hundred years -- not in three
			thousand. Some intelligent lifeform
			must have brought it to
			this section of the galaxy.

					DATA
				(indicating the crypts
				 with the shriveled
				 forms)
			These crypts were opened.
				(indicating the empty
				 crypts)
			The occupants in those were taken.

					WORF
			Why take some of them, destroy
			others, and leave her apparently
			untouched?

					DATA
			Perhaps they learned all they
			could from the others. We may
			never know.

    STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT ONE    8.

12B  CONTINUED:

	Data moves down the line of crypts, wipes another To
	REVEAL the perfectly preserved face of a forty-seven-year-old
	MALE.

	OFF Data's REACTION:

13   OMITTED

14   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Data and Worf have for the moment been forgotten.

					GEORDI
			The captain's shuttle is
			approaching Main Shuttle Bay.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Enterprise, this is the captain.
			Number One, I want to get underway
			as soon as the shuttle is secure.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir. We will make all
			preparations.
				(to the Away Team)
			Commander Data, return to the
			Enterprise -- immediately.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			We have run into an unusual
			situation here. There are people
			on-board. Frozen.

					RIKER
			Frozen. How many?

15   INT. DERELICT - THE SECOND ROOM (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

	Data and Worf in the middle of the room.

					DATA
			Three. What should I do? The
			vehicle has suffered severe
			damage. Most of the systems
			have failed.

					RIKER
			Are you recommending they be
			transferred to the Enterprise?

      STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT ONE      9.

15   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I do not think we should leave
			them here. With your permission,
			sir, we will be returning with
			three containers.

					RIKER
			Whatever you do, do it quickly.

16   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at impulse speed.

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Captain Picard STRIDES ONTO the bridge.

					PICARD
			Number One, I want a meeting on
			the Observation Deck. Mister La
			Forge, set course zero-five-eight,
			mark nine-seven-three.

					GEORDI
			Aye -- laying in the course now.
				(pause)
			Captain, those coordinates will
			take us to the Neutral Zone.

	REACTIONS from the others to the destination.

					PICARD
			That's correct Mister La Forge, warp
			factor eight.

					GEORDI
			Warp eight.

					PICARD
			Engage. Mister La Forge, you have
			the bridge.

	He leads them OFF the bridge.

18   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it accelerates to warp speed.

     STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT ONE     10.

19   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	The regulars are at their positions, except Beverly.

					PICARD
			Two Federation outposts in Sector
			three-zero have been destroyed.
			There has been no communication
			with any Federation starbases in
			Sector three-one since stardate
			41903.2.

					WORF
			Romulans.

					PICARD
			That is the assumption.

					RIKER
			There's been no direct contact
			with the Romulans since the Tomed
			Incident.

					PICARD
			The question is: Why here? Why
			now? What's their objective, if
			indeed they have one? For half
			a century there's barely a whisper
			about them and now for no apparent
			reason they seem to be back with
			a roar. Why?

					RIKER
			Almost everything we know about
			them is based on rumor and
			conjecture.

					PICARD
			The strategic decision is to send
			one ship.

					RIKER
			The Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Yes.

					WORF
			There is a risk. We could get
			out there and find ourselves
			greatly over-matched.

					PICARD
			True enough -- it is a gamble.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT ONE   11.

19   CONTINUED:
					RIKER
			This first encounter... coming
			so suddenly after all this time.
			There's a very good chance it's
			a setup.

					DATA
			Perhaps the Romulans are probing.
			They want to see how we react.

					WORF
			Captain, we should expect
			hostilities.

					PICARD
			Prepare as always. If force is
			needed we will use it, but that
			will mean we have failed. Our
			goal here is to establish some
			kind of relations with the
			Romulans -- failing that -- to
			convince them of our resolve and
			to do this without resorting to
			force. Right now, the general
			feeling is that they are seeking
			a confrontation. They may want
			to test themselves in battle
			against a Federation starship to
			gauge how much we have advanced.
			Personally, I think it is
			possible they have different
			motives altogether based on needs
			which we have not identified.
			If that's the case... I must know
			it.
				(to Troi)
			Counselor -- I will need a complete
			profile on them.

					TROI
			There is limited information, but
			I will prepare something.

					PICARD
			Data. Extrapolate for me the
			logical progression of their
			technical advancement;
			specifically, but not restricted
			to -- weapons.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

     STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT ONE     12.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(to everybody)
			I want this thought through
			completely. Anticipate, as much
			as you can, all the possible
			permutations.

	He looks around the room.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Computer, how long before we
			arrive at the Neutral Zone?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Nineteen hours, twenty-eight
			minutes.

					PICARD
			We will reassemble in six hours.
			Let's be smart. No surprises.
			I would much rather outthink them,
			than outfight them. Questions?

	There are none. The meeting breaks up.

20   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As Picard, Riker and the others COME ON to the bridge.
	Geordi is in the Command seat.

					GEORDI
				(as he gets up)
			Captain.
				(then:)
			Doctor Crusher said she would like
			to talk with you, when you
			finished your meeting.

					PICARD
			Thank you.
				(on Com)
			Doctor Crusher, this is the
			captain.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Oh, good. Captain, could you
			possibly join me in Sickbay?

	Picard hesitates.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/23/88 - ACT ONE   13.

20   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			I would not ask you if it wasn't
			important.

					PICARD
			I will be right there.
				(to Riker)
			Take the Conn, Number One. I
			won't be long.

	Picard EXITS THE SHOT as Riker takes his position.

21   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard ENTERS.

					PICARD
			What is it, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			It's the people from the capsule.

					PICARD
			Capsule? People? What people?

					BEVERLY
			The people Data beamed over.

					PICARD
			I wasn't aware he had.

	On the medical tables behind her are THREE HUMANS
	covered with sheets.

					BEVERLY
			Well, he did and they were frozen.
			I thawed them.

					PICARD
			You what?

					BEVERLY
			I didn't know what else to do.
			The crypts in which they had been
			frozen were literally falling
			apart. It was either that...
			or...

					PICARD
			What's their condition?

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/22/88 - ACT ONE   14.

21   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Right now they are all sleeping.
			Each of them needed minor medical
			attention... minor "now", but
			"then" their conditions were
			obviously terminal. One had a
			heart problem, another had an
			advanced case of emphysema and
			extensive liver damage. But the
			most surprising thing, is that
			each of them had been frozen after
			they died.

					PICARD
			After they died?

					BEVERLY
			Exactly. Cryonics. It was a
			kind of fad in the late twentieth
			century. People feared dying.
			It terrified them. At the moment
			of death, they would be frozen,
			so that later... some time in the
			future, when presumably medical
			science had a cure for whatever
			killed them, they would be thawed
			back to life, healed and sent on
			about their business.

					PICARD
			Well, for this group, apparently
			it worked.

	Picard STEPS OVER to the com panel.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Lieutenant Commander Data, please
			report to Sickbay -- immediately.

22   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is a Science Station Two. He looks up.

					DATA
			Permission to leave the bridge.

					RIKER
			Granted.

	Data walks toward the turbolift.

     STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT ONE     15.

23   INT. SICKBAY

	ON Picard.

					PICARD
			I am never critical of any member
			of my staff being curious, but...
			the timing is just so...

					DATA
			I could not leave them there,
			Captain. The condition of the
			vehicle was deteriorating.

					PICARD
			But, Data -- they were already
			dead. I mean... what more could
			have happened to them?

					DATA
			I see your point, Captain, but
			at the time...

	Picard nods.

					PICARD
			You're right -- under the
			circumstances I would have done
			exactly the same.

	Picard turns to Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			When they arrived... what was I
			supposed to do? Not help them?

	Again Picard has no answer.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			My question is: What do we do
			with them now?

					PICARD
			What are the options?

					DATA
			We cannot go back and return them
			to their ship.

					BEVERLY
			We can't refreeze them.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT ONE   16.

23   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			They are alive now, so we have
			to treat them as living human
			beings.

					BEVERLY
			Alive and well, just waiting to
			be awakened.

	Picard is perplexed.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			I have them sedated but they
			should be up and about as soon
			as possible.

	Picard takes a deep breath.

					PICARD
			Well...

	He looks around for a moment.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Then, there really is no choice.

					BEVERLY
			None that I can see.

					PICARD
			Before you wake them, I want
			Security here.
				(touching com)
			Mister Worf, report to Sickbay.

24   BEVERLY

	She goes to the first one in the line and touches the
	hypospray to her neck.

     STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT ONE     17.

25   WOMAN

	Slowly she wakes up. Looks around. At Sickbay. At
	the equipment, then at Beverly and Picard. She
	swallows. Worf ENTERS Sickbay. The woman takes one
	look at them and her head falls back on the table. Out
	"cold" again.

					PICARD
			... Welcome to the twenty-fourth
			century.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT TWO   18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

26   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving at warp speed.

27   INT. SICKBAY

	It is as we left it. Picard, Data and Worf watch as
	Beverly wakes them all up, we get to "meet" each of
	the guests. They are still covered only in sheets.

					DATA
			I was able to retrieve some
			information from the ancient disk
			I removed from the module's
			computer. Based on that...

28   NUMBER ONE

	She re-awakens the woman.

					DATA
			Her name is Clare Raymond, age
			thirty-five; occupation,
			homemaker... must be some kind
			of construction work.

					BEVERLY
			She died of an embolism. It
			probably happened very suddenly,
			otherwise her physical condition
			was excellent.

	CLARE RAYMOND is handsome, not pretty. A solid,
	no-nonsense person. This time she stays awake, as she
	takes in the room, everything and everyone in it.
	They move to:

29   NUMBER TWO

	As the nurse (Nurse Wright) awakens him:

					DATA
			His name is Ralph Offenhouse, age
			sixty-three; occupation,
			financier.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT TWO   19.

29   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Advanced cardiomyopathy,
			inoperable at the time, but easily
			correctable now. He must have
			known for some time his condition
			was terminal.

	RALPH OFFENHOUSE was a power broker on both coasts
	who came up hard -- is used to being absolutely in
	charge. He too, is disoriented -- confused -- unsure.
	They MOVE to the last:

30   NUMBER THREE

					DATA
			Much of his file could not be
			retrieved. His name is L. Q.
			"Sonny" Clemonds. Apparently his
			occupation had something to do
			with music.

					BEVERLY
			There was marked deterioration
			of every system in his body.
			Probably due to massive chemical
			abuse. Unbelievable.

	L. Q. "SONNY" CLEMONDS has a lot of miles on his
	forty-seven years. He's passed his time with booze
	and drugs, and covered up the wear and tear with
	cosmetic surgery. His attention span is about
	twenty-eight seconds.

					PICARD
			That sounds like someone who hated
			life -- yet he had himself frozen
			so presumably he could go through
			it all again.

					BEVERLY
			Fear. Too afraid to live... too
			scared to die.

					PICARD
			Doctor, this seems to be a
			situation more suited to your
			talents. I will leave it in your
			hands.

	With a nod to Data to join him:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I'll be on the bridge.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT TWO   20.

30   CONTINUED:

	He is satisfied that they do not represent a clear and
	present danger to the Enterprise.

	Picard and Data EXIT.

A31	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE

	a flyby.

31   INT. SICKBAY

	The three humans are finishing dressing.

					BEVERLY
			I know you have a lot of
			questions, but I would like you
			to wait. You are feeling a
			certain amount of disorientation.
			In a little while it should pass;
			then we can fully discuss what
			has happened. Nurse Wright will
			furnish you with anything you
			need.

					RALPH
			Not so fast. Is this part of the
			service or is it extra?

					BEVERLY
			I think it would be best if...

					RALPH
			I demand to know the cost of
			anything you do before the
			procedure is approved.

					BEVERLY
			I have no idea what you're talking
			about.
				(then, mostly for the
				 others)
			Just take it slowly. Everything
			is fine. Worf, would you show
			them to the guest quarters.

					WORF
			This way.

32   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Data ENTER and CROSS to the Command
	Position.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT TWO   21.

32   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Number One, kindly take charge
			of our guests until we have time
			to decide what we are going to do
			with them.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			... and keep them out of my way.

	Riker rises to leave.

					DATA
				(requesting to join
				 Riker)
			Sir?

	Picard nods as Data EXITS with Riker.

33   INT. GUEST LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	They are all sitting -- unsure of themselves.

					RIKER
			I know this is all very confusing
			to you so I'll attempt to
			explain. First -- you are on the
			starship -- USS Enterprise.

					RALPH
			American?

					RIKER
			No -- we are a vessel of the United
			Federation of Planets. Earth is
			a member.

					RALPH
			What year is this?

					DATA
			By your calendar... two thousand
			three hundred sixty-four.

     STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT TWO     22.

33   CONTINUED:

					RALPH
				(very excited)
			What?
				(then, holding back)
			My heart? Is it...

					BEVERLY
			It's perfectly fine. In fact,
			you are all now in excellent
			health.

					RALPH
			I made it... It worked. I never
			believed this was...

					SONNY
				(pointing to Data)
			What's that?

					RIKER
			An android.

					SONNY
			You mean a robot?

					DATA
			Actually there is a distinct
			difference between a robot and
			an android.

					CLARE
			And him? The one I saw before
			with the... head.

	Riker is confused.

					BEVERLY
			She means Worf.

					RIKER
			Oh, he's a Klingon, and that
			requires a little more
			explanation.

					SONNY
			Guys... listen. I paid some idiot
			a lot of money to freeze me when
			I died. I need to hear the
			words... Am I alive?

					RIKER
			Oh, yes... absolutely.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT TWO   23.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

					SONNY
			And the liver that was about to
			explode in my face.

					BEVERLY
			Perfectly sound.

					SONNY
			Great...

					CLARE
				(who has remained
				 confused through it
				 all)
			Excuse me. Would someone tell
			me what's going on?

					BEVERLY
			Well... About three hundred and
			seventy years ago you died of a
			massive embolism.

					CLARE
			I don't remember anything about
			it.

					BEVERLY
			You and the others were frozen.

					SONNY
			Cryonics -- you know... freeze you
			now... heal you later.

					CLARE
			I've heard about it; I just never
			paid it much mind. How did we
			get here?

					DATA
			Why were you in a module?

					SONNY
			The whacko who sold me this scam
			said that by putting us in orbit
			there would be no chance of brown
			out.

     STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT TWO     24.

33   CONTINUED: (3)

					RALPH
			Several cryonics companies had
			fallen into disrepute because of
			power failures which adversely
			affected their refrigeration
			system. Their stocks were
			severely depressed.

					SONNY
			The whole deal was a long shot...
			but I figured... what the hell,
			might as well give them the dough
			instead of leaving it to my
			ex-wives.
				(to Data)
			But you know, son, I figured it
			was just so much hooey.

					DATA
			Hooey? Accessing.
				(pause)
			Ah, as in malarkey... jive...
			bull... hogwash... an
			intentional fabrication.

					SONNY
			There you go, now you got it.

					RIKER
				(to Clare)
			If you didn't contract for this,
			who did?

					CLARE
			It must have been Donald -- my
			husband. If it was new and
			foolish, he'd have popped for it.
			Well, I'll say this. It's the
			first thing he ever bought into
			that worked.

					RALPH
			I, for one, never had a doubt.
			My stock in this company must have
			split a dozen times by now.

					DATA
			Actually the process of cryonics
			was never more than a fad, and
			did not continue much beyond the
			mid-twenty-first century.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT TWO   25.

33   CONTINUED: (4)

					RALPH
			I need to make a phone call as
			soon as possible.

					RIKER
			A phone call?

					RALPH
			I have provided for myself. I
			have a substantial portfolio.
			It's critical I check on it. Let
			the bank know that I am alive and
			well.

					RIKER
			That's ah... going to be a little
			difficult right at the moment.

					RALPH
			Do you at least have a copy of The
			Wall Street Journal?

					RIKER
			I think we should take the
			doctor's advice and go slowly.
			Get adjusted to your new... ah...
			whatever, and then we'll talk to
			the captain.

33A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Troi takes her seat beside Picard.

					TROI
			As you know, there is very little
			available on the Romulans

					PICARD
			Anything will help.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/24/88 - ACT TWO   26.

33A  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			They seem to be creatures of
			extremes. One moment violent
			beyond description, the next --
			tender. They're related to the
			Vulcans but as each developed,
			their differences grew wider.
			They are intensely curious. Their
			belief in their own superiority
			is beyond arrogance. For some
			reason they have exhibited a
			fascination with humans and that
			fascination, more than anything
			else, has kept the peace. One
			other thing, they will not
			initiate. They will wait for
			you to commit yourself.

					PICARD
				(to himself)
			Counterpunches...
				(to Troi)
			Thank you, Counselor. This is
			quite helpful.

	OFF Picard's pensiveness:

33B  INT. GUEST LOUNGE

	Sonny, feeling more at ease by the moment, rises,
	stretches muscles unused for centuries.

					SONNY
			I don't know about you all... but
			me -- I'm going to find the bar.
			After all of this -- I need me a
			drink.

					RIKER
			There is nothing of that nature
			on board the Enterprise.

					SONNY
			No bars?! Don't tell me that,
			son. Well, where's the
			restaurant? I'm so hungry.

					RIKER
			We have food stations.
				(he indicates the
				 computer)
			Simply tell the computer what you
			want and it will be provided.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT TWO   27.

33B  CONTINUED:

					SONNY
			Where do you eat it?

					RIKER
			Why... here... or anywhere. We're
			not that structured.

	Sonny walks over to the computer.

					SONNY
			Now what?

					DATA
			Talk.

					SONNY
			I'd like me a thick Kansas City
			steak - country fried potatoes
			-- a mess of greens -- and... Oh,
			hell... forget all of that. Let
			me have a martini - -straight up...
			two olives.
				(he winks at Data)
			... for the vitamins.

	The drink is provided. He takes a sip and rears back
	surprised.

					DATA
			Is there something wrong?

					SONNY
			Wrong? Only that your computer
			here fixed just about the best
			martini I have ever had.
				(with a nod to Data)
			I just might get to like this
			place. Let's see if the Braves
			are on. How do you turn on this
			here teevee?

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/22/88 - ACT TWO   28.

33B  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Teevee?

					SONNY
			Yeah, boob-tube... you know. I'd
			like to find out how the Braves
			are doin' after all this time.
			Probably still finding ways to
			lose.

					DATA
				(to Riker)
			Oh -- I think he means television,
			sir.

					SONNY
			Or maybe catch up on the soaps.

					DATA
				(to Sonny)
			That particular form of entertainment
			did not last much beyond the year
			Two Thousand Forty.

					SONNY
			So, what do you guys do? I mean,
			you don't drink -- no teevee -- kind
			of boring, isn't it?

	Data is at a loss of words

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Number One.

	Riker steps over to the com panel.

					RIKER
			Riker here.

					PICARD
			Would you and Mister Data report
			to the bridge?

					RIKER
			On the way.

					RALPH
			With whom were you speaking?

					RIKER
			The captain.

					RALPH
			Ah... good. Tell him I would like
			to see him as soon as it's
			convenient.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT TWO   29.

33B  CONTINUED: (3)

					CLARE
			What is going to happen to us?
			Do we stay here with you? Do we
			go back to Earth?

	Riker does not have an immediate answer.

					RIKER
			That will be up to the captain.

					RALPH
			Well, get him in here. I have
			to phone Geneva right away about
			my accounts. The interest alone
			could be enough to buy even this
			ship.

					SONNY
			The Yankee's right. Let's get
			the big boy in here.

					RIKER
				(smiles)
			I'll pass on your request. Now,
			if you'll excuse us.

					SONNY
			Duty calls -- hey, I understand...
				(then, to Data)
			... come back later -- you and me
			can find us a couple of
			low-mileage pit woffies, and help
			them build a memory.

	Riker and Data EXIT.

34   INT. CORRIDOR

	as they walk away.

					DATA
			What is to be done with them?

					RIKER
			I don't know.

					DATA
			Commander. What is a
			"low-mileage-pit-woffie"?

					RIKER
			This time you have me, Data. I
			haven't a clue.

     STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT TWO     30.

34   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			These are not like any other
			humans I have ever encountered.
			I find them fascinating.

					RIKER
			From what I have already seen
			of our "guests", there is very
			little to redeem them. In fact,
			it makes me wonder, how our
			species ever survived the
			twenty-first century.

	OFF Data's REACTION:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT THREE  31.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

35   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	The staff meeting is reassembled.

					PICARD
			Report.

					WORF
			We are six hours from the Neutral
			Zone. I have been unable to
			establish communications with any
			Federation colony or station in
			this vicinity.

					PICARD
			How many outposts are there in
			this sector?

					WORF
			Nine.

					RIKER
			I think we should go on the
			presumption that they've all
			been destroyed.

					GEORDI
			By the Romulans?

					RIKER
			It fits their historical pattern.

	Picard is very thoughtful.

					DATA
			Since there has been no contact
			with the Romulans for fifty-three
			years, seven months, eighteen
			days, we must consider that the
			information we do have, is out
			of date.

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/22/88 - ACT THREE  32.

35   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			The positive side of that is their
			information about us is also out
			of date. Captain, I believe that
			lack of information is what this
			is all about.

					PICARD
			Continue, Number One.

					RIKER
			In my opinion, the Romulans want
			a confrontation... specifically
			against us.

					PICARD
			The Enterprise?

					RIKER
			Not by name; but yes, against us.
			They know the Federation will send
			their best -- this will be a
			perfect chance for them to learn
			firsthand, how much we have
			advanced in both technology, and
			technique.

					PICARD
			And your recommendation.

					RIKER
			I don't know if I have a specific
			recommendation. Perhaps we should
			consider taking the initiative.

					WORF
			I agree with Commander Riker.
			We may only have one opportunity;
			we should seize it.

					PICARD
			Data.

					DATA
			That strategy is built on a single
			premise. The hostile intent of
			the Romulans. If the premise is
			sound, so is the proposal.

					GEORDI
			If their intention isn't hostile,
			what is it?

					RALPH'S COM VOICE
			Captain Picard?

    STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT THREE    33.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

	Surprised at the interruption.

					PICARD
			This is the captain, to whom am
			I speaking?

					RALPH'S COM VOICE
			Ralph Offenhouse. Captain, I need
			to talk to you.

					PICARD
			What's going on here, Number One?
			Did you give him permission to
			contact me?

					RIKER
			No, sir. He must have seen me
			use the com panel.

	Picard nods his understanding.

					PICARD
			Listen, Mister Offenhouse. We
			are in a very important conference
			right now and...

					RALPH'S COM VOICE
			I am sick and tired of being put
			off by you and your staff. This
			is the worst run ship I have ever
			been on. You could take some
			lessons from the Q-E Two. Now
			that's an efficient operation.

	Picard mutes the intercom.

					PICARD
			Data -- identify -- what's the
			Q-E-Two?

					DATA
			It was a passenger liner which
			mostly traveled Earth's Atlantic
			Ocean during the late twentieth
			and early twenty-first centuries.

					PICARD
			He's comparing the Enterprise to
			a cruise ship.

					RALPH'S COM VOICE
			I demand you see me.

	Picard is nonplussed.

    STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT THREE    34.

36   INT. GUEST LOUNGE

	Ralph by the com panel, still going on. The other two,
	Clare and Sonny are off to one side, watching. Sonny
	is slightly amused -- Clare still appears to be
	disoriented.

					RALPH
			... I think I have been very, very
			patient, especially under the
			circumstances and considering what
			I paid for this procedure, but
			frankly enough is enough. I
			demand a phone, or a radio
			whatever you have. I must contact
			my...

	The doors OPEN and Picard STRIDES IN.

					RALPH
				(continuing; off balance
				 for a beat)
			...lawyers.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Picard.

	Ralph composes himself quickly.

					RALPH
			Excellent.

	He steps forward with his hand out.

					RALPH
				(continuing)
			Now, we'll be able to get some
			things straight.

					PICARD
			Indeed we will. Those com panels
			are for official ship business.

					RALPH
			If they are so important, why
			don't they need an "executive
			key"?

					PICARD
			Aboard a starship, that is not
			necessary. We are all capable
			of exercising self-control. You
			will refrain from using them.

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/24/88 - ACT THREE  35.

36   CONTINUED:

					RALPH
			Now just a minute.

					PICARD
			We are involved in a
			very serious and potentially
			dangerous situation.

					RALPH
			I'm sure that whatever it is seems
			very important to you. My
			situation is far more critical.

					PICARD
			I do not think you are fully aware
			of your situation, or the time
			which has passed.

					RALPH
			Believe me, I'm fully cognizant
			of where I am, and when. It is
			simply that I have more to protect
			than a man in your position could
			possibly imagine. No offense,
			but a military career has never
			been considered upwardly mobile.
			I must contact my lawyer.

					PICARD
			Your lawyer has been dead for
			centuries.

					RALPH
			Yes, of course I know that, but
			he was a full partner with a very
			important firm. Rest assured the
			firm is still operating.

					PICARD
			That's what this is all about...
			A lot has changed in three hundred
			years. People are no longer
			obsessed with the accumulation of
			"things". We have eliminated hunger,
			want, the need for possessions.
			We have grown out of our infancy.

					RALPH
			You've got it wrong. It's never
			been about "possessions" - it's
			about power.

    STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT THREE    36.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Power to do what?

					RALPH
			To control your life, your
			destiny.

					PICARD
			That kind of control is an
			illusion.

					RALPH
			Really -- I'm here aren't I? I
			should be dead and I'm not.
			That's what money did for me.
			That's the kind of power I'm
			talking about.

	Off to the side, Clare begins softly weeping.

					PICARD
				(turning to her)
			What is it?

					CLARE
			I don't know. It just started
			and I can't stop. I keep
			thinking about my boys.

	He steps over to the com panel.

					PICARD
			Counselor Troi, report to the
			guest lounge.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we are approaching
			Science Station Delta Zero-Five.

					PICARD
			Slow to impulse... I'm on my way.

	Picard moves toward the exit.

					SONNY
			Say, Captain -- I need to see that
			pretty Doctor of yours.

					PICARD
			I will inform her.

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT THREE  37.

36   CONTINUED: (3)

	Ralph puts his hand on Picard's arm. (His way to
	control the situation.)

					RALPH
			Captain. I didn't mean to come
			on so strong. I've built my life
			on knowing what's going on. For
			the first time -- I'm completely
			out of touch -- it makes me crazy.
			Can you understand?

					PICARD
			It's the first thing you've said
			that I do understand. I'll see
			what I can do. But please... stay
			off the com panel.

	Ralph nods as Picard EXITS.

37   INT. CORRIDOR

	as Picard and Troi meet.

					PICARD
			Counselor, get those people under
			control. We cannot afford this
			continuing distraction.

					TROI
			Yes, sir.

38   INT. CLARE'S QUARTERS

	Troi ENTERS.

					TROI
			Hello -- my name is Deanna.

					CLARE
			They sent you here to settle me
			down.

					TROI
			I'm the ship's counselor and I
			thought you might want to talk.

					CLARE
			The local shrink.

    STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT THREE    38.

38   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I'm sorry, I do not know that
			term.

					CLARE
			It doesn't matter.

					TROI
			You are feeling profoundly sad.

					CLARE
			Can't stop crying. I miss my
			sons, and then I think... I'm
			here, but they are gone. Donald
			-- he's my husband. I love that
			man but, good intentions aside,
			he'd mess up a free lunch. Why
			in the world he ever decided to
			do this...

					TROI
			He must have thought you would
			have wanted it.

					CLARE
			I can tell you exactly what
			happened. He couldn't think about
			going on alone. I died, but he
			couldn't face it. So he figured
			if he had me frozen, then in his
			mind I wasn't really gone. Crazy,
			huh? But you have to know Donald.

	She pauses a minute -- turns away and fights back the
	tears that will not stop.

					CLARE
				(continuing)
			I'm in a world of strangers. I
			wish I knew what happened to my
			children. Did they get married,
			did they have kids...

					TROI
			Let's see if we can find out.

	Troi goes to a computer screen.

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT THREE  39.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Computer - this is Counselor Troi.
			Request personal history on...
			What are their names?

					CLARE
			Tommy -- he's eight, and Eddie's
			five.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Full names -- Date and place of
			birth.

					CLARE
			They were born in Secaucus -
			that's in Jersey.
				(to Troi)
			Can this really work? Can this
			tell me what happened to them?

					TROI
			There has to be a record
			somewhere. There is a good chance
			we can find it.

					CLARE
			Whether we do or not, thank you
			for... trying.
				(then, to computer)
			Date of birth. Tommy was born
			February seventeenth...

39   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly is there with Sonny.

					SONNY
			I just got to have a little
			something to jump start the
			morning -- and a little something
			else to shut down the night.

					BEVERLY
			You have no medical need.

					SONNY
			It's not a question of "need,"
			darlin'. It's a matter of
			survival.

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... ' - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT THREE  40.

39   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Sorry.

					SONNY
			Not to worry -- ol' Watosh will
			scuffle along the best way he can.

	He turns to leave, then:

					SONNY
				(continuing)
			How do I get a hold of the ol'
			boy with the marinie face?

					BEVERLY
			I beg your pardon?

					SONNY
			What's his name... that android
			fella.

					BEVERLY
			Lieutenant Commander Data?

					SONNY
			That's the one.

					BEVERLY
			I'll let him know you want to see
			him.

	He gets up to leave.

					SONNY
			Much obliged. You sure are the
			prettiest little doctor I ever
			saw.

	And he walks toward the door.

					BEVERLY
			Much obliged.

40   INT. CLARE'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Troi and Clare.

					CLARE
			Amazing. It's all right there.

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT THREE  40A.

40   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Yes, ten generations of your
			progeny.

					CLARE
			Everyone I ever knew is dead.
			Would you mind... I'd like to be
			alone.

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT THREE  41.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			No, not at all.

	WE HOLD on Clare as Troi moves toward the exit.

40A  INT. SONNY'S QUARTERS

	Sonny looks up as Data ENTERS.

					DATA
			You asked to see me.

					SONNY
			I'm about to go out of my mind
			for something to do. Sittin'
			alone drinkin' don't get it. What
			say you and me put together a
			little party.

					DATA
			A celebration?

					SONNY
			Naw... nothin' that fancy -- just
			some folks, some suds, and some
			sounds. Hell it ain't nothin'
			but somethin' to do. Whatdeya
			think?

					DATA
			I will ask the captain.

					SONNY
			Great -- you do that...

					DATA
			Query. You do not seem to be
			having as much difficulty
			adjusting to your current
			circumstances as are the others.

					SONNY
			You mean being here -- on this tub
			-- four hundred years from where
			I started? Heck -- it's the same
			dance, just a different tune.
			You think anyone 'round here's
			got a guitar I could borrow?

    STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT THREE    42.

40A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			No, but the computer can replicate
			such an instrument.

					SONNY
			I was kind of hopin' to get one
			while I still remember the chords.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Commander Data -- we are
			approaching the Neutral Zone.
			Report to the bridge.

					DATA
			I must leave.

	Data walks toward the door.

					SONNY
			What's this "Neutral Zone?"

					DATA
			A buffer between the Romulan
			Empire and the Federation.

					SONNY
			Why does that make me nervous?

					DATA
			I do not know.

					SONNY
			We won't be inviting these
			Romulans to our party, will we?

					DATA
			No, it would not be appropriate.

	OFF Sonny's REACTION:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT FOUR   43.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

41   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	travelling at impulse speed.

					PICARD
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			have arrived at the edge of the
			Neutral Zone. We will now have
			an opportunity to learn firsthand
			what happened to our distant
			outposts.

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is at Science One.

					DATA
			There is nothing left of Outpost
			Delta Zero-Five.

					GEORDI
			It must have been one hell of an
			explosion.

					DATA
			Sensors indicate no evidence of
			a conventional attack.

	He turns to face Picard.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			There is nothing left.

					PICARD
			Can you determine what happened?

	OFF Picard's REACTION.

					WORF
			The outpost was not just
			destroyed, it is as though some
			great force just scooped it
			off the face of the planet.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FOUR   44.

42   CONTINUED:

	They continue scanning.

					PICARD
			Could it have been a natural
			phenomenon?

					DATA
			Insufficient information.

					PICARD
			Geordi, set a course for the next
			closest station.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

43   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it files by.

43A  INT. SONNY'S QUARTERS

	WESLEY and Sonny. Sonny sits picking his guitar.
	Wesley sits across from him, staring.

					SONNY
			I just can't believe this. When
			that android fella said you could
			duplicate this baby, I didn't
			dream you'd do such a bang-up
			job... You like country?

					WESLEY
			Excuse me?

					SONNY
			Picking and strummin', son. What
			about rock?

					WESLEY
			What about rock?

					SONNY
			What's the matter, kid? You look
			like you're staring at a ghost.

					WESLEY
			Well, sir, you were dead for over
			three-hundred years...

  STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/22/88 - ACT FOUR  44A.

43A  CONTINUED:

					SONNY
			How 'bout rhythm and blues? That
			comes back every decade or so.

	Wesley continues to stare. He could just as soon be
	looking at a dinosaur.

					WESLEY
			What was it like?... I mean, can
			you remember...

					SONNY
			What? Bein' dead? Not really,
			but then again there wasn't a
			whole lot happening.

					WESLEY
			Why did you do it? Was there
			something left undone... something
			you have to finish?

					SONNY
			Nope. Just curiosity... Another
			adventure... Simply wanted to see
			what was going on.

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as they wait.

					GEORDI
			We are approaching Tarod Nine.

					DATA
			The condition is identical,
			Captain.

					WORF
			Everyone and everything is gone.

					RIKER
			Captain, I strongly recommend that
			we go to Red Alert. If the
			Romulans have improved their
			cloaking device, and we'd be fools
			to think they haven't, we should
			assume a more defensive posture.

					WORF
			I agree, Captain. I recommend
			we go immediately to battle
			stations.

	Picard will not be pushed.

     STAR TREK: "The Neutral Zone" - 3/17/88 - ACT FOUR     45.

44   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I appreciate your concern and
			advice, but this is not the time
			for rash actions. We are still
			investigating.

	He moves away from the Aft Station.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			There are three other stations
			in this sector which we need to
			visit. Let's proceed in a calm
			and orderly manner.

					RIKER
			If not "battle stations," may I
			at least bring the ship to Yellow
			Alert?

	Picard considers for a moment.

					PICARD
			Yes, Number One. That would be
			prudent.

					RIKER
			Thank you.

	And Riker initiates the necessary procedure to raise
	the alert level of the Enterprise.

45   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it continues on.

46   INT. GUEST LOUNGE

	Ralph, Sonny and Clare are together.

					SONNY
			So, what is it that you want?

					RALPH
			I've spent my career being able
			to tell when the other guy's mouth
			is dry. There is something going
			on. Something serious. The
			tension level on this ship has
			jumped up.

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FOUR   46.

46   CONTINUED:

					SONNY
			Even if you're right, what can
			we do about it? And besides,
			these old boys don't need us to
			tell them where the bear sits.

	He reaches down beside him and lifts up an acoustic
	guitar...

					SONNY
				(continuing)
			Lookie here what that young
			fella made for me.

					CLARE
			How did he do that?

					SONNY
			He called it a pattern replication.
			It plays real good, too.

	And he hits a couple of chords.

					RALPH
			I'm trying to tell you that there
			is a situation developing on this
			vessel which affects us, and all
			you can talk about is that stupid
			guitar!

					SONNY
			These folks don't need us swimming
			in their soup, so why don't you
			just relax and let them do their
			jobs?

					RALPH
			That may be all right for you,
			but I am not willing to allow my
			fate to be decided by others.
			I at least want to know what is
			going on.

					SONNY
			How are you planning to do that?

   STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT FOUR   47.

47   ANOTHER ANGLE - DOOR

	Ralph gives Sonny a look and goes to the door. It
	OPENS. There is a security guard standing there.

					RALPH
			He needs help. I think he's
			dying.

	As the security guard ENTERS the room and MOVES toward
	Sonny, Ralph SLIPS UP behind him and hits him on the
	head, knocking him unconscious.

					SONNY
			What the hell are you doing?

					RALPH
			I'm going to find out what's going
			on.

47A  INT. CORRIDOR (FORMERLY SCENE 48)

	as Ralph moves along. Other crewmembers are moving
	quickly about their business. Ralph is able to move
	along unnoticed.

A48	ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Ralph continues moving forward, he notices the
	turbolift door OPEN and some Enterprise personnel EXIT.
	He STEPS ONTO the turbolift. For a moment he is
	confused; he knows it's an elevator, but he sees no
	buttons. He looks around, then to himself:

					RALPH
			Ah... let's see.
				(to computer)
			Ah... I want to go to a... the...
			ah...
				(he shrugs; then to
				 himself:)
			Where would the captain be?

	To his astonishemnt, the computer answers:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Captain Picard is located on the
			Main Bridge.

					RALPH
			Then, take me to the Main Bridge.

	The doors CLOSE. The turbolift streaks off.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FOUR       47A.

B48	OMITTED

48   OMITTED

48A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	at Yellow Alert.

					WORF
			Captain, my sensors indicate a
			disturbance. It is large and
			moving, but I cannot get a
			positive lock nor can I get it
			on the viewscreen.

					RIKER
			Shields up.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
			Captain, I recommend we transfer
			all power to phasers, and arm the
			photon torpedos.

					PICARD
			Wait. If that is a Romulan ship,
			it will read our intent. We will
			be forcing them to take a similar
			posture. We are not out here to
			engage in battles; we are explorers.

					RIKER
			Captain, there is sufficient
			evidence. Outposts have been
			destroyed... Countless lives have
			been lost.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT FOUR        48.

48A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			I have a positive lock... It's
			disengaging its cloaking device.

					RIKER
			They are vulnerable for an instant
			as they become visible.

					WORF
			Captain, this may be our only
			chance.

	While they are all intent on the Main Viewer, the
	turbolift doors OPEN and Ralph STEPS ONTO the bridge.
	The size of the room and the near visible tension stops
	him momentarily in his tracks.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			I've lost them.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Are your sensors picking up
			anything? You should be
			detecting a disturbance.

					DATA
			Negative.

					GEORDI
			We wanted to know if they have
			improved their cloaking device
			-- I guess we have our answer.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			They were trying to determine
			our intent... They wanted to see
			if we would fire.

					RALPH
			Who the hell are they?

	Everyone turns.

					RIKER
			Get that man off the bridge...
			now.

	Security moves toward him.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT FOUR        49.

48A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RALPH
			I'm not going anywhere.

					WORF
			Captain, they're back.

	Everyone is looking at Picard.

					PICARD
			On screen.

49
thru	OMITTED
51

51A  ANOTHER ANGLE FAVORING SCREEN

	as a disturbance becomes a Romulan cruiser.

	REACTIONS:

51B  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
	(FORMERLY SC. 50)

	in proximity to the Romulan cruiser.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FIVE        50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

52   EXT. SPACE - THE ROMULAN CRUISER (OPTICAL)

	as it closes in on the Enterprise.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	It's as it was. Worf and a couple of other crewmembers
	move toward Ralph.

					RIKER
			Amazing. I never thought I would
			ever see a Romulan ship -- not this
			close.

					GEORDI
			The last encounter was decades
			ago and cost thousands of lives.

	A REACTION from Ralph.

					RALPH
				(awed)
			I can believe that.

	It's said so quietly, and the thought is so much on
	everyone's mind, that no one notices it was Ralph who
	said it.

					PICARD
			Stay calm, everyone.

					WORF
			Captain, these are Romulans -- they
			are without honor. They killed
			my parents in an attack on
			Khitomer at a time when they were
			supposed to be our allies. They
			believe humans and Klingons are
			a waste of skin, so inferior as
			to be unworthy of any
			consideration.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, keep your emotions
			under control. Open hailing
			frequencies.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FIVE       50A.

53   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
			Romulan vessel, this is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard of the USS
			Enterprise.

	There is no response.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FIVE        51.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Sensors indicate all of their
			systems are armed.

					PICARD
			But they have not fired.

	Picard thinks for a beat.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Let's try them again.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies are still
			open.

					PICARD
			Romulan vessel, this is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard of the USS
			Enterprise.

	There is a pause.

54   MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL) (INTERCUT AS NECESSARY)

	Then the interior of the Romulan vessel COMES ON the
	viewscreen.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT FIVE        52.

54   CONTINUED:

	There are TWO ROMULAN OFFICERS in the Control area.
	COMMANDER TEBOK (pronounced "TAY-bok") and
	SUB-COMMANDER THEI (pronounced "TIE").

					TEBOK
			I am Commander Tebok.

					PICARD
			You have crossed the Neutral Zone.
			This is Federation territory.

					THEI
			It was necessary.

					PICARD
			It could be viewed as an act of
			aggression.

					THEI
			If our intent was aggression,
			you would not now be here.

					TEBOK
			If we go to war, let us be sure
			it is for the right reason. We
			are here because our outposts,
			which border the Neutral Zone,
			were also attacked.

					THEI
			Destroyed in the exact same manner
			as your own.

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			What right did they have to enter
			Federation space?

					TEBOK
			Silence your dog, Captain.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf's question is
			valid.

					THEI
			Even to ask such a question
			implies that we need permission;
			we do not.

					PICARD
			Do you think we attacked your
			outposts?

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FIVE        53.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

					TEBOK
				(with disdain)
			Once we realized the level of
			destruction, we knew it could not
			have been you.

					PICARD
			Who is responsible?

	There is a pause.

					RALPH
			They haven't a clue.

	Picard shoots Ralph a look.

					RALPH
				(continuing)
			They're hoping you know, but
			they're too arrogant to ask.

					RIKER
			You're out of line, Mister.

					PICARD
			Yes, but correct in his
			assessment.

					TEBOK
			We do not know who is
			responsible... Why entire
			outposts on both sides were
			carried off.

					PICARD
			I would like to offer a proposal.

					THEI
				(with a smile)
			An alliance? Between the
			Romulans and the Federation?

					PICARD
			Nothing so grandiose -- just this.
			Cooperation... whoever or whatever
			did this is more powerful than
			either of us.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FIVE       53A.

54   CONTINUED: (3)

	The two Romulans ponder for a moment.

					THEI
			Agreed.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FIVE        54.

54   CONTINUED: (4)

					THEI
			On this one issue, and only if
			it is convenient and something
			we consider appropriate at the
			time.

					TEBOK
			Captain Picard, because your
			actions are those of a thoughtful
			man who is neither rash nor easily
			provoked, I tell you this. More
			urgent matters have caused our
			absence, and witness the results.
			Outposts destroyed, evidence of
			the Federation everywhere. We
			have been negligent, but no more.

					PICARD
			We have made some progress in our
			relations... let's not ruin that
			with unnecessary posturing.

					TEBOK
			Your presence is not wanted. Do
			you understand my meaning? We
			are back!

	The Romulans study Picard for a beat; then -- without a
	signal or a sign, they CLICK OFF. The image on the
	Main Viewer is REPLACED with a SHOT of the Romulan
	cruiser.

					PICARD
			I think our lives just became a
			lot more complicated.

55   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as the members of the bridge crew breath a collective
	sigh of relief.

56   EXT. SPACE - THE ROMULAN CRUISER (OPTICAL)

	as it TURNS and LEAVES at high speed.

56A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before. Picard turns slowly to Worf.

					PICARD
			Get him off my bridge.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FIVE       54A.

56B  INT. CLARE'S QUARTERS (FORMERLY SC. 58) (OPTICAL)

	Troi and Clare are there.

					TROI
			I have found something.

	Clare comes over to the computer next to Troi. On the
	screen is the biographical information of:

					TROI
				(continuing)
			I have been able to locate a
			family living outside of
			Indianapolis. The man's name is
			Thomas Raymond.

	Clare looks at the Screen.

					CLARE
			That's my son's name. My son's
			name is Tommy.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/18/88 - ACT FIVE        55.

56B  CONTINUED: (2)

	The READOUT on the screen indicates that Thomas Raymond
	is married and has two children, ages four and seven.

					TROI
			Computer -- let us see Thomas
			Raymond.

	And the screen REPAINTS with a semi-line drawing of
	a man around thirty.

					CLARE
			Oh, my God... It's Donald...
			that's my husband.

					TROI
			Actually, it's your great, great,
			great, great, great grandson.

					CLARE
			He's the spitting image.

					TROI
			I have his address. When you get
			back to Earth, you could go and
			see him.

					CLARE
			But... I will still be out of
			time. A relic.

					TROI
			Perhaps. But it's a place to
			start. He is after all, family.

	Clare looks at the picture on the Screen.

					CLARE
			There's no denying that.

	For the first time since she was thawed, her attitude
	brightens.

57   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard and other members of the crew are with the
	"guests."

					PICARD
			Here is what I propose. You can't
			remain on the Enterprise. We have
			arranged to rendezvous with the
			USS Charleston, bound for Earth.
			You will be delivered there.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/21/88 - ACT FIVE        56.

57   CONTINUED:

					RALPH
			And then what will happen to us?
			There's no trace of my money -- my
			office is gone -- what will I do?
			How will I live?

					PICARD
				(amused)
			This is the twenty-fourth century.
			Those material needs no longer
			exist.

					RALPH
			Then what's the challenge?

					PICARD
			To improve yourself... enrich
			yourself. Enjoy it, Mister Offenhouse.

					SONNY
			Well, one good thing -- since
			everybody's forgotten everything
			I ever did... it'll all be brand
			spankin' new. Hell, I'll be a
			bigger hit than I ever was.

					PICARD
			Perhaps so, anything is possible.

					SONNY
				(to Data)
			What say, son -- you'd make a hell
			of a sideman.

					DATA
			That offer does present a certain
			fascination.

58   OMITTED

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker EXIT from the turbolift.

					GEORDI
			I have plotted a course to
			intercept the Charleston, sir,
			but they have informed me that
			they will be making an extended
			stop at Arloff Nine.

        STAR TREK: "... Neutral... " - REV. 3/22/88 - ACT FIVE        57.

59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Your point, Lieutenant?

					GEORDI
			At warp eight, we could have
			our guests at Starbase Thirty-Nine
			Sierra in five days. It
			would cut months off their
			journey.

					PICARD
			They will benefit from the
			extended time. It will allow
			them to acclimate before arriving
			at Earth.

					RIKER
			It's a pity we can't take them
			ourselves. Having them on board
			has been like a visit from the
			past.

					PICARD
			That would take us in the wrong
			direction. Our mission is to go
			forward and it has just begun.
			Set velocity at warp six, Mister
			La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir... warp six.

					PICARD
			There is still much to do... and
			still so much to learn.
				(pause)
			Mister La Forge... Engage.

60   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it heads off.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             











                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "The Child" 
                          #40272-127 
                              
                     Based on a Premise by 
                         Jaron Summers 
                              and 
                          Jon Povill 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.


                    3RD REV. FINAL DRAFT
  
                     SEPTEMBER 20, 1988

            STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "The Child" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             HESTER DEALT
                RIKER              
                DATA               
                PULASKI            Voice-Over
                TROI               REPULSE VOICE
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                GUINAN             
                CREWMEMBER         
                TRANSPORTER CHIEF  
                TEACHER (MISS GLADSTONE)
                IAN (BABY)         
                IAN (AGE THREE)    
                IAN (AGE EIGHT) 
   
                Non-Speaking       
                CREWMEMBERS        
                MEDICAL ASSISTANTS 
                SECURITY TEAM      
                GROUP OF KIDS    
  
                Voice-Over         
                SICKBAY VOICE      
                COMPUTER VOICE     

            STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "The Child" 
                              
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                    EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE               USS ENTERPRISE
              SHUTTLE BAY
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM DOOR  USS REPULSE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              CHIEF ENGINEER'S OFFICE    'AUCDET NINE
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              CORRIDOR
              ANOTHER CORRIDOR
              CREWMEMBERS' QUARTERS
              TROI'S QUARTERS
              CARGO DECK FIVE
              TEN-FORWARD
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              CARGO HOLD FIVE
              DOCTOR PULASKI'S OFFICE
              SICKBAY - MATERNITY
              CORRIDOR -
              ENTRANCE TO SICKBAY
              CORRIDOR -
              ENTRANCE TO TROI'S QUARTERS
              CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA
              TRANSPORTER ROOM THREE

    STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "The Child" 
                        
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

               'AUCDET NINE          O-det Nine
               GUINAN                GUY-nun
               RACHELIS              Ra-CHEL-is
               DELOVIAN SOUFFLE      Del-O-ve-an
               MAREUVIAN TEA         Ma-RU-ve-an
               THEASIAN TEA          Thee-A-see-an
               PROMETHEUS            Pro-ME-thee-us
               ALGORITHMS            AL-gor-i-thums
               HEURISTICS            Hur-ISS-tics
               VOILA                 Vwa-LA
               CYANOACRYLATES        Si-a-no-AK-re-lates

          STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Child"   
                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND THE USS REPULSE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise has rendezvoused with the other
	Federation ship near the spectacularly beautiful binary
	system -- Alvacorn Major.

1A   INT. ENTERPRISE - SHUTTLE BAY (OPTICAL)

	The shuttlecraft leaves the Enterprise for the USS
	Repulse.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is not on the bridge. RIKER has the command
	chair - DATA is at Science Station, WESLEY is at Conn
	-WORF is at Tactical. The other positions are filled
	by n.d. crewmembers. Riker watches the Main Viewer as
	the shuttlecraft closes with the Repulse.

					RIKER
				(to Worf)
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies opened.

					RIKER
			Repulse, this is the Enterprise.
			We are getting underway.

					REPULSE VOICE
			Acknowledged, Enterprise.
			Transfer complete -- good luck on
			your mission.

					RIKER
			And to you.

					REPULSE VOICE
			Give my regards to your captain.
			Repulse out.

          STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - TEASER          2.

2    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			The Shuttle Bay is secure.

					RIKER
			Thank you Mister Crusher. Make
			all preparations to get underway.

3    OMITTED

4    INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard is there with GEORDI. Geordi is showing Picard
	the plans for a device he is proposing to build.

					GEORDI
			We will construct this large
			enclosure on Cargo Deck Five.

	The door CHIME SOUNDS.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Riker enters and makes his report.

					RIKER
			The transfer is complete. Doctor
			Pulaski is being shown to her
			quarters. We are ready to get
			underway.

					PICARD
			Very good. Take a look at the
			containment module our new chief
			engineer has designed.

	Riker steps over.

					RIKER
			"Chief engineer," that has a nice
			ring to it.

					GEORDI
			It does to me.
				(then to business)
			Each will have total atmospheric
			control... temperature, radiation,
			light, humidity, plus electrical
			spectrums.

					RIKER
			And these are put into the large
			containment area?

          STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - TEASER          3.

4    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Yes, these modules will keep the
			specimens alive -- the large
			containment area will keep us
			alive. Now, I have to go and
			replicate this five hundred and
			twelve times. This will mean
			it will be necessary to divert
			power from the warp engines to
			the replicator.

					PICARD
			How long will we be on impulse
			power?

					GEORDI
			For a few hours, but it can't be
			helped.

	Picard nods.

					RIKER
			When we leave 'aucdet Nine - I'm
			going to want all the power you
			can slam into those warp engines.

					GEORDI
			You'll have it.

	Geordi exits.

					PICARD
			I will relieve you at zero three
			zero zero.

	Riker acknowledges and leaves.

5    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Riker walks back onto the bridge.

					RIKER
			Take us out of orbit, Mister
			Crusher -- set course for 'aucdet
			Nine.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir. Course for 'aucdet Nine
			has been input.

          STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - TEASER          4.

5    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Maximum impulse velocity.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
			Engage.

6    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it makes a slow graceful turn.

7    EXT. SPACE - ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise starts as a dot in the distance -- quickly
	approaches at impulse speed and makes a close passby.
	After a beat, a heretofore unseen speck begins to glow,
	then moves -- chasing after the starship.

8    EXT. SPACE - ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the glowing ENERGY closes on the Enterprise. It
	catches the ship and approaches from the rear -- going
	between the warp engines.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Minimal crew. Data is at the Science Station studying
	the display screen.

					DATA
			Engineering -- this is Science One.
			I just observed what appeared to
			be a random energy transference.

10   INT. CHIEF ENGINEER'S OFFICE

	Geordi is working at the panel on the far wall.

					GEORDI
			Where?

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Aft. Outboard of the port
			nacelle.

          STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - TEASER          5.

10   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Hold on -- I'll check.

10A  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi moves to the center console.

					GEORDI
			No -- I show nothing here, Data.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is not satisfied and continues running checks.

					RIKER
			Problem, Commander?

					DATA
			Possibly. An unexplained power
			fluctuation.

					RIKER
			Let me know if it reoccurs.

12   EXT. SPACE - CLOSE ON THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ball of light moves closer to the Enterprise. It
	slides along the skin of the ship; then, without damage
	to the hull, the ball goes inside.

13   INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	The corridor is empty. If there were nighttime in
	space, this would be it. The ship is quiet. The
	little glow of energy emerges. It pauses as though
	getting its bearings, then cautiously moves off.

14   INT. CORRIDOR - ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	We FOLLOW the glow as it continues along. The
	turbolift doors open and TWO CREWMEMBERS exit. The
	glow blends into the corridor wall and neither
	crewmember sees it. The glow falls in behind them as
	they pass.

          STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - TEASER          6.

15   INT. CORRIDOR - ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	At an intersection the crewmembers turn left. The
	energy again pauses, then continues straight ahead
	resuming its journey - or is it a search? The energy
	exits up through the overhead.

15A  OMITTED

16   INT. CREWMEMBERS' QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	The energy enters. It pauses over the sleeping form of
	one of the male crewmembers... then moves away.

17   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	The energy enters the room, passing effortlessly
	through the closed door. It pauses -- again getting its
	bearings. It has a definite sense of purpose as it
	moves slowly toward the sleeping form on the far side
	of the room.

18   ANOTHER ANGLE - THE BED (OPTICAL)

	We recognize COUNSELOR DEANNA TROI. The energy pauses
	by her head, then LEAVES THE FRAME as it moves down her
	body. We HOLD on Troi's face. After a beat she turns
	-- the restless movements of a tortured dream... sweat
	beads up on her forehead, SUDDENLY she wakes. For a
	moment she does not move -- then she looks around the
	room for the "person" (lover) she knows must be there.
	There is no one. The room is empty. But she knows
	that someone or something has been there and that she
	will never be the same again.

	Off her look of concern... and fear... we:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

19   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it continues along at impulse speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42073.1.
			There has been an outbreak of a
			yet unclassified Plasma Plague
			in the densely populated Rachelis
			system. We are on an emergency
			run to a Federation Research
			station on 'aucdet Nine, where
			specimens of Plasma Plague are
			kept. We will then transport that
			deadly cargo to Science Station
			Tango Sierra, where hopefully an
			antidote can be manufactured.
			Every hour we delay, thousands
			die.

20   OMITTED

20A  INT. CARGO DECK FIVE

	In the center of the huge cargo bay, a crewmember is
	assembling a very large containment area which will
	hold the five hundred and twelve modules.

					GEORDI
			How's it going?

					CREWMEMBER
			Finished, just waiting to insert
			the modules.

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard comes out of his Ready Room:

					PICARD
			Number One.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant La Forge says we will
			be able to engage the warp drive
			within the hour.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         8.

21   CONTINUED:

	Picard nods an acknowledgement as he takes his seat.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, when we receive a
			complete list of all the specimens
			we will be carrying, I want you
			and Doctor Pulaski to go through
			it... by the way. Where is our
			new doctor? Has she reported in?

					RIKER
			Not yet.

	Picard is obviously irritated by the breach in
	procedure.

					PICARD
			Sickbay, this is the captain.

					SICKBAY VOICE
			Sickbay, aye.

					PICARD
			Is Doctor Pulaski there?

					SICKBAY VOICE
				(slight hesitation)
			Ah... no, Sir. The doctor is in
			Ten-Forward.

					PICARD
			What?!
				(surprised, then
				 annoyed)
			A few hours on board and she's
			already found Ten-Forward.

	Riker starts to rise.

					RIKER
			I'll go and get her.

					PICARD
			No, Number One. I'll go.

	Picard rises and strides toward the turbolift.

					WORF
			Not the best way to meet your new
			captain.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         9.

22   INT. CORRIDOR

	As Picard exits the turbolift, he encounters Wesley.

					WESLEY
			Hello, Captain.

					PICARD
				(a greeting)
			Ensign Crusher.

	Picard continues to stride purposefully down the
	corridor with Wesley a few steps behind trying to keep
	up.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry this mission will delay
			your reunion with your mother.

					WESLEY
			It's all right. I can use the
			time to finish some projects.

					PICARD
				(dismissive)
			We shouldn't be more than a week
			or so.

	Wesley wants to continue the conversation.

					WESLEY
			It is going to be hard to leave
			the Enterprise...

					PICARD
			Mixed feelings for all of us.

	Picard glances back and sees the look of sadness in the
	young man's eyes.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			It's always difficult leaving any
			ship, as it was for your mother
			when she left to become head of
			Starfleet Medical. But going
			from one assignment to another
			is part of the life which you are
			choosing.

					WESLEY
			Yes, but this isn't "any" ship.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         10.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Truly.

	Wesley stops and watches Picard continue to
	Ten-Forward. The sadness remains in the young man's
	eyes.

23   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	As Picard enters he crosses with a CREWMEMBER. The
	crewmember's reaction tells us very clearly that Picard
	is not a frequent visitor to Ten-Forward. We FOLLOW
	Picard as he walks over to the BARTENDER. This is the
	first time we get to see this wonderful room.

24   ANOTHER ANGLE - PICARD AT BAR

	GUINAN is behind the bar.

					PICARD
				(greets her)
			Guinan.

	She nods a greeting.

					GUINAN
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Where's Doctor Pulaski?

	With a hand motion, Guinan indicates a table.

25   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Picard approaches one of the tables. We can see
	that DOCTOR KATHERINE PULASKI is talking with someone,
	but we cannot see with whom. Picard strides
	purposefully up. Clearly his ire is up.

					PICARD
			Doctor Katherine Pulaski?

	Pulaski looks up.

					PULASKI
			Ah... you must be Captain
			Picard...

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         11.

25   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Doctor -- protocol on your last
			assignment might have been lax,
			but here on the Enterprise...

					PULASKI
				(she abruptly cuts him
				 off)
			Sit down, Captain. You better
			listen to this.

26   ANOTHER ANGLE - TABLE

	We now see that the doctor is with Troi. Picard and
	Troi exchange looks. Picard senses trouble and moves
	a step closer.

27   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Data, and Worf have assembled. Picard enters
	with Doctor Pulaski and Troi. As he walks briskly
	toward his seat.

					PICARD
				(he touches his
				 communicator)
			Lieutenant La Forge, status
			report.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			The containment area is completed,
			the last of the modules are being
			inserted.

					PICARD
			Take us to warp six as soon as
			possible.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Acknowledged.

	Picard takes his seat and moves on to other -- equally
	urgent business.

					PICARD
			This is Doctor Katherine Pulaski.
			We will handle the formal
			introduction later.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         12.

27   CONTINUED:

	The SUBTLE APPRAISALS, the doctor of the crew and the
	crew of the new doctor, are cut short as Picard takes
	his seat and announces.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Counselor Deanna Troi is
			pregnant.

	The reactions of the crew. During what follows we
	will INTERCUT the reactions of everyone. These will
	change as each new piece of information is revealed.
	Data, almost in awe. Life, any life, is amazing to
	him. Riker glances over at Troi and thinks however
	briefly of what might have been. Worf -- suspicious,
	distrustful.

					RIKER
			A baby!

	Worf is noncommittal, Data curious. Riker surprised,
	and the question is clearly on his mind (whose baby?).

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			This is a surprise.

					TROI
			More so for me.

	Before Riker can react to that statement, Pulaski takes
	control of the meeting.

					PULASKI
			This pregnancy is unlike anything
			I have ever encountered. Since
			she came to me a few hours ago,
			I have made two complete
			examinations of Counselor Troi.

	She activates the wall viewer on which appears the
	sonic representation of a healthy, humanoid fetus.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			This is from the first
			examination. The fetus is about
			halfway through the first
			trimester -- about six weeks old.
			Understand, we...
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         13.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI (Cont'd)
				(indicating herself and
				 Troi)
			... believe conception occurred
			about eleven hours ago.

					RIKER
			What?

					PULASKI
			It gets better.

	The screen changes.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			The second exam, an hour later
			was consistent, except for the
			fact that the fetus "appeared"
			to be several weeks older.

	She steps away from the screen.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			At this growth rate, Counselor
			Troi will have her baby within
			the next thirty-six hours. The
			normal gestation for a Betazoid
			is ten months.

	For a beat, the group is in stunned silence.

					RIKER
			I do not mean to be indelicate,
			but...
				(pause)
			... who's the father?

					TROI
			Last night, while I slept...
			something... which I can only
			describe it as a presence, entered
			my body.

	Troi turns and looks at the image of the fetus.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         14.

27   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			A life-form of unknown origin
			and intent is breeding right now
			inside Counselor Troi. Our
			purpose here is to determine what
			is to be done about this very
			"unusual" situation. Discussion.

					RIKER
			Let me get this straight -- Deanna
			was impregnated by... by what?
				(to Pulaski)
			Doctor, what do your tests show?
			Is it a humanoid? An alien?

	She stands, goes to the display screen and activates
	it.

					PULASKI
			It's a male human... or in this
			case half-human -- half-Betazoid.

					RIKER
			Exactly the same as Deanna!

					PULASKI
			In every way. There is no
			indication from any of my tests
			of any other genetic patterns
			except hers.

28   TROI

	We HOLD on Troi as she continues to watch the child
	moving inside her. The discussion fades from her
	consciousness.

					RIKER
			I don't think this is a random
			occurrence. There is a purpose
			here -- a reason. What, I don't
			know.

					WORF
			Captain, obviously the pregnancy
			must be terminated.

					RIKER
			Why?

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         15.

28   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			For the safety of the ship and
			crew.

	Troi stares at the moving fetus on the viewscreen.
	Seeing it, alive, helpless, touches other emotions.
	However it was conceived, it is hers. She does not
	completely lose her uncertainty and apprehension, but
	other, stronger instincts begin to emerge.

					RIKER
			Worf, you can't assume its intent
			is belligerent.

					WORF
			That is my safest assumption.

					DATA
			Captain, this is a life-form.
			Not to allow it to develop
			naturally would deny us the
			opportunity to study it.

					WORF
			If the fetus is aborted,
			laboratory analysis is still
			possible.

					RIKER
			Is there any health risk to
			Counselor Troi if the fetus is
			aborted?

					PULASKI
			Medically, no.

					PICARD
			Doctor, is that your
			recommendation?

	As the words swirl around her, she knows in her
	Betazoid heart that the child must be born, and she
	makes her decision. Troi gets everyone's attention.

					TROI
			Captain, do whatever you feel is
			necessary to protect the ship and
			the crew... but know this. I am
			going to have this baby.

	Everyone reacts, then:

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT ONE         16.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I believe that ends the
			discussion.

29   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

30   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming out of warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			have finally arrived at 'aucdet
			Nine. We will pick up the
			specimens of Plasma Plague and
			transport them to Rachelis.

30A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	approaching 'aucdet Nine.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			It is only because so many lives
			are at stake that I am willing
			to put this ship and crew at such
			great risk.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard is in his command seat, Riker beside him. Data
	is at Ops and Wesley has the Conn. Troi enters from
	the aft turbolift. She is FIVE months pregnant. The
	crew can't help watching as she crosses and takes her
	place next to Picard.

					PICARD
			How are you feeling?

					TROI
			I should be feeling uncomfortable
			with all the changes in my
			body... but, I'm not. I feel
			fine -- better than fine.
			Wonderful.

	There is a look of concern in his eyes - not only for
	his counselor, but because he still isn't sure what is
	going to be born onto his ship.

					RIKER
			Standard orbit.


         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         18.

31   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Standard orbit, aye.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
			'Aucdet Nine, this is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard of the USS
			Enterprise.

	There is a pause, then the viewscreen comes alive.
	A MAN APPEARS. He's dressed in a disposable lab coat
	and wearing a twenty-fourth century medical mask pushed up on
	the top of his head. His name is LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
	HESTER DEALT. INTERCUT VIEWSCREEN WHERE NECESSARY.

					HESTER
			Ah... yes... Enterprise you're
			here at last. Good.

					PICARD
			Excuse me, to whom am I speaking?

					HESTER
			Oh... I'm Lieutenant Commander
			Hester Dealt. The medical trustee
			of the Federation Medical
			Collection Station.

					PICARD
			Are the specimens ready for
			transfer?

					HESTER
			Yes, but with your permission I
			would like to inspect the
			containment area before we
			proceed. It is not that I doubt
			the ability of your crew; we just
			cannot afford a mistake.

					PICARD
			I appreciate your caution -- in
			the same vein, I need a complete,
			detailed manifest of everything
			which you intend to bring on board
			my ship.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         19.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

					HESTER
			I will allow access to the
			computer banks.

	The screen returns to a view of 'aucdet Nine.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Download the inventory and go
			through it with Doctor Pulaski.
				(to Riker)
			Number One, arrange to have Hester
			Dealt transported up.

					TROI
			Captain, I'm suddenly feeling a
			little tired. I'll be in my
			quarters if you need me.

	Picard nods. Troi gets slowly up and walks to the
	turbolift. Picard watches her leave. In the b.g. Worf
	also watches. He is still very uneasy.

32   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	She steps up to her sink. She touches her face with a
	wet cloth as she studies her image in the mirror. The
	emotional strain of this event is etched on her
	features. She looks down at her swollen body....

					TROI
			It won't be long now. Soon
			you'll arrive and so many
			questions will be answered.

	The thought makes her smile.

33   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around 'aucdet Nine.

34   INT. CARGO HOLD FIVE

	Hester Dealt continues his inspection on the
	containment area, which is a very large rectangular
	object suspended off the floor of the Cargo Deck. It
	has a very sophisticated monitoring system for the
	hundreds of compartments within.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         20.

34   CONTINUED:

					HESTER
			This is very good. Exactly what's
			needed.

					GEORDI
			I just followed your instructions.

					HESTER
			Good. Exactly what I wanted.

	Hester moves around the containment area -- over -- under
	-- up -- down -- inspecting it from every possible angle.

					HESTER
				(continuing)
			Five hundred and twelve
			compartments. Individually
			controlled. Very good.
			Independent of one another.
			Perfect. Ah, they can be
			monitored from here. And,
			isolation is assured. Very, very
			good.

					GEORDI
			I wanted to be sure they wouldn't
			get out.

					HESTER
			Good, Lieutenant. Very good
			indeed.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			How's it coming, Mister La Forge?

					HESTER
			It will be just a little while
			longer. I want to go over it
			again in more detail.

					GEORDI
			It will be another couple of
			hours, Commander.

					HESTER
			You do understand, it's critical
			that we have zero growth.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         21.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
				(then to Hester Dealt)
			Oh, yes. I understand. So, you
			go over it as many times as you
			want.

34A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around 'aucdet Nine.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			It's been fourteen hours since
			we arrived at 'aucdet Nine.
			Hester Dealt is making final
			selections of the specimens we
			will carry. Meanwhile, we
			continue to receive desperate
			pleas from the Rachelis System.

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is finishing up something at Science One.

					DATA
			Captain, the final manifest has
			been received.

					PICARD
			At last. Review it with Doctor
			Pulaski. I want both of you to
			be completely familiar with it.

					DATA
			Aye sir.

	Data leaves Science One and crosses to the turbolift.

36   INT. CORRIDOR

	The turbolift doors open and Data steps into the
	corridor. As he turns toward Sickbay he sees Troi,
	walking with some difficulty. He quickly goes to her
	aid.

					TROI
			Data -- help me get to Sickbay.

	He offers his arm for support and together they
	continue along.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         22.

37   INT. DOCTOR PULASKI'S OFFICE

	The Doctor looks up as someone enters.

38   ANOTHER ANGLE

	It's Troi and Data.

					TROI
			It's time.

					PULASKI
			Oh, you bet it is. Let's get you
			into Sickbay.

	As she helps Troi through Sickbay, Data touches his
	communicator.

					DATA
			Worf -- assemble your security team
			in Sickbay.

					PULASKI
			Is that necessary?

					DATA
			Yes -- captain's orders.

	He then follows them into Sickbay.

					PULASKI
				(to Troi)
			Strange to need armed guards in
			the delivery room.

					TROI
			Yes, and strange to think my child
			is the cause.

					PULASKI
			Before you referred to it as "the
			child," now it's become your
			child.

					TROI
			Yes, whatever his beginnings,
			that's what he's become.

	They exit Sickbay.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         23.

39   INT. SICKBAY - MATERNITY

	They enter and Pulaski leads Troi to the bed. Her
	MEDICAL ASSISTANTS move to prepare for the delivery.
	Data comes up behind them.

					PULASKI
			How frequent are your
			contractions?

					TROI
			Very close together.

					PULASKI
			In all my other deliveries -- with
			a couple of exceptions -- the
			father was present.

					TROI
			Difficult under the circumstances.

					PULASKI
			It's unfortunate you have to go
			through this alone. It helps to
			have someone with you.

					DATA
			Perhaps I could serve in that
			capacity. I can quickly review
			the procedures I will be required
			to execute.

					PULASKI
			Troi is going to need the comfort
			of a "human" touch... Not the cold
			hand of technology.

	Data reaction.

					TROI
			Doctor. I think Commander Data
			will do nicely.

	A look from the doctor to Troi and back to Data.

					PULASKI
			Your choice.

40   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as the doctor and her assistants prepare Sickbay and
	Troi for the delivery.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         24.

40   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			There is nothing specific you have
			to do, Data, you just have to be
			with me.

					PULASKI
			There is nothing to be nervous
			about.

					DATA
			This is very interesting to me.
			Although I understand in technical
			terms how life is formed, there
			is still a part of the process
			which eludes my understanding.
			I began my existence as an adult.
			I have no memory -- no cognizance
			of conception, birth, childhood,
			so to be allowed to witness this
			event is...

	Troi grabs his hand.

					TROI
			It's happening.

					DATA
				(alarmed)
			Doctor!

	Pulaski steps over.

					PULASKI
			This is an impatient baby. He's
			eager to make his appearance.

	She picks up her hypospray.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			I'll give you something for the
			pain. It won't in any way
			diminish the experience.

					TROI
			I have felt no pain.

					PULASKI
			None?

					TROI
			No... none at all.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         25.

40A  INT. CORRIDOR - ENTRANCE TO SICKBAY

	Worf and SECURITY TEAM arrive.

41   ANOTHER ANGLE - SICKBAY

	They now have Troi in position in the birthing chair.
	Worf and the security team enter and take up their
	positions as Pulaski and her Assistant prepare for the
	delivery.

					PULASKI
			Have your security team stand over
			there. I understand the need to
			have you here, but keep out from
			under foot.

42   AND NOW THE BIRTH (INTERCUT THE PIECES OF THE
	EVENT)

	This is more than just the wondrous act of life. It
	has as well the added tension of Worf and his security
	team. Data, and his first close encounter with
	creation of the thing he understands least -- life. As
	this sequence begins, Riker appears in the background.
	He stands to the side -- out of the way, but there in
	case his friend, Deanna Troi, needs him.

	WE WILL LAY THIS OUT, BASED ON HOW A CHILD IS
	BORN ON THE TWENTY-FOURTH CENTURY ENTERPRISE.

	And the CHILD comes out -- Worf edges closer -- the
	doctor takes it to one side. Ties the cord, cleans
	it, and brings it back to Troi. This is an effortless
	birth -- no pain -- no strain.

					PULASKI
			Are easy births the norm for
			Betazoids?

					TROI
			Not according to my mother.

					PULASKI
				(as she hands it to
				 Troi)
			It's a boy. A normal, healthy,
			six pound, three ounce baby boy.

	Then to Worf.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         26.

42   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(continuing; without
				 any edge)
			You can come the rest of the way
			in now.

	Worf enters and approaches the baby as he would a
	deadly snake.

43   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Worf and the newborn exchange looks.

					PULASKI
			No threat here, Lieutenant, you
			and your men can relax... it's
			just a baby.

	Worf reacts.

44   TROI

	as she holds the baby. Data leans in to see the child.

					DATA
			It was remarkable. Thank you for
			allowing me to participate.

					PULASKI
			Do you have a name?

					TROI
			Ian Andrew, after my father.

					PULASKI
				(she touches her
				 communicator)
			Captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard here.

					PULASKI
			Counselor Troi is the mother of
			a very healthy baby boy. Mother
			and child are both doing well.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Counselor, my best wishes to you
			and your son.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         27.

44   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Thank you, sir.

	Riker now steps forward to pay his respects. He leans
	down and kisses her on the forehead.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Have you been here all along?

					RIKER
			Yes.
				(then just for her)
			He's beautiful, Deanna... just
			like his mother.
				(to Worf)
			I don't think you are going to
			be needed here, Lieutenant.

	Worf nods an acknowledgement and leads his security
	team off. Riker and Troi exchange looks and he too
	exits.

					PULASKI
			How do you feel?

					TROI
			Fine. Absolutely wonderful and
			thank you, Doctor... for
			everything.

					PULASKI
				(as she does a scan of
				 Troi and the baby, her
				 face registers
				 surprise)
			Amazing.

45   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around 'aucdet Nine.

46   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The turbolift opens and for the first time Pulaski
	steps onto the bridge.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         28.

46   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Welcome to the bridge, Doctor.
			How's Counselor Troi? Did she
			have a good night?

					PULASKI
			I have delivered dozens of babies.
			But none like this. There was
			no pain, no trauma. It was
			effortless for both of them.

					PICARD
			I'm not sure of your point.

					PULASKI
			She had the baby yesterday. If
			I were to examine her now, I would
			not be able to tell that she just
			had a baby, or ever had a baby.
			It's as though the incident never
			happened.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			How long before we are ready to
			begin the transfer?

					DATA
			Two hours, nineteen minutes.

					PICARD
				(he stands)
			You have the Conn, Number One.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Doctor, you would accompany me,
			please. I think it's time I paid
			my respects.

47   INT. CORRIDOR - ENTRANCE TO TROI'S QUARTERS

	Picard and Pulaski approach the doorway. The CHIME
	SOUNDS. From inside Troi says:

					TROI
			Come in.

	The doors open and they enter.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         29.

48   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Troi's back is to him. She is doing something with her
	child.

					PICARD
			I wanted to come by and see how
			you were and have a look at
			your...

	At this moment the CHILD looks out from around Troi.
	It is already THREE YEARS OLD!

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... baby! My goodness.

	The Doctor takes out her medical recorder and does a
	quick body scan of the child.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			How old is he?

					PULASKI
			In actuality a day.

					PICARD
			Yes, but...

					PULASKI
			... In appearance, almost four
			earth years old.

					TROI
			Ian, say hello to Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			You mean he can talk?

	The boy answers.

					IAN
			Hello.

	Picard is stunned.

					PICARD
			Hello, Ian.

	Picard moves closer.

					IAN
			Don't worry. Everything is fine.

         STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT TWO         30.

48   CONTINUED:

	Off their reactions we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        31.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

49   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in a parking orbit near 'aucdet Nine.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			are faced with two major problems:
			Troi's child and the deadly cargo
			we are about to load, which is
			so desperately needed in the
			Rachelis system. In the hours
			since his birth, Troi's baby has
			continued to age and now appears,
			physically and mentally, to be
			a child of eight. And still there
			is no indication as to who he is,
			or why he is here.

50   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and everyone else in place.

					RIKER
			Sickbay, this is the bridge. We
			are ready to begin loading.

					PULASKI'S COM VOICE
			We need a little more time. It's
			taking longer than we anticipated.

51   INT. DOCTOR PULASKI'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	She is at her desk-top computer terminal as Data
	enters.

					PULASKI
			Data,
				(she says "Data" with
				 a short A)
			look at this.

					DATA
				(he corrects her)
			Data.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        32.

51   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			What?

					DATA
			My name. It is pronounced Data.

					PULASKI
				(with a wry smile)
			Oh?

					DATA
			You called me Data.

					PULASKI
			What's the difference?

					DATA
			One is my name and the other is
			not.

					PULASKI
			Is this possible?

	Data is puzzled by the apparent non sequitur. Pulaski
	stands, picks up her medical recorder, steps over to
	Data and begins a body scan.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			In all of your neural nets,
			algorithms, and heuristics, is
			there some combination which makes
			up a circuit for bruised feelings?

	Data looks confused.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			Apparently so, because I think
			I just offended your tender
			sensibilities.

	She looks at the puzzled Data.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			Possible?

	Then with an amused look, gets back to business.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        33.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
				(continuing; indicating
				 the CRT)
			I am unfamiliar with these
			symbols.

	Data steps around and examines the screen.

					DATA
			It indicates a genetically
			engineered biological life-form.

					PULASKI
			About twenty percent of the
			specimens fall into that category.
				(to herself)
			Some eager beaver at play.

					DATA
			Query... "eager beaver?"

					PULASKI
			In this case, 'eager beaver'
			refers to some overachieving
			genetic engineer, who probably
			for lack of something better to
			do forced this strain of virus
			to mutate, just to see how bad,
			bad can get.
				(touches her
				 communicator)
			Captain Picard.

	INTERCUT WITH MAIN BRIDGE AS NEEDED.

					PICARD
			Picard here.

					PULASKI
			Just so you fully appreciate the
			risks we are about to take...

					PICARD
			Enlighten me.

					PULASKI
			If the most innocuous specimen
			on the manifest list gets loose,
			it will destroy all life on the
			Enterprise in a matter of hours.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        34.

51   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I understand, Doctor. Do you have
			a recommendation?

					PULASKI
			Considering how desperately this
			is needed, no I don't. Just want
			you to know what we're carrying.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Doctor. Commander
			Data, if you have completed your
			review, you are needed in
			Transporter Room Three.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.
				(to Pulaski)
			Excuse me, Doctor.

					PULASKI
			That's okay...
				(with long A, then short
				 A)
			Data, Data... whatever.

	He gives the doctor a look. Doctor Pulaski returns to
	her viewscreen.

52   INT. CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA (OPTICAL)

	Troi is standing by the door with the TEACHER (MISS
	GLADSTONE). They are watching a GROUP OF KIDS playing
	with a half a dozen puppies. Sitting right in the
	middle of everything and playing with abandon is IAN,
	WHO IS NOW ALMOST EIGHT. Troi is enthralled by the
	actions of her "son."

					TROI
			Ian!

	The boy looks up and smiles when he sees his mother.
	Then he notices a LITTLE GIRL next to him. Ian takes
	his hands off the puppy, and puts them (without any
	sense of threat, just curiosity) on the girl's hair.

					MISS GLADSTONE
			He's a very tactile child. He
			wants to touch and feel
			everything.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        35.

52   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Come on, sweetheart, time to go.

	Ian scrambles to his feet and trots over to his mother
	and gives her a big hug.

					MISS GLADSTONE
			Unbelievable -- I think he's
			actually grown since you dropped
			him off.

					IAN
			I like it here, Mommy.

					TROI
			I thought you would. Thank Miss
			Gladstone for having you, and
			let's go get you something to eat.

					IAN
				(to the teacher)
			Thank you.

	Ian then turns and waves to the other kids who are
	still involved with the puppies.

					IAN
				(continuing)
			Bye...

	Some of the other children wave -- most are too involved
	in what they are doing to notice.

					TROI
				(also to the teacher)
			Thank you.

	Miss Gladstone nods an acknowledgement, then watches
	them leave. Her eyes reflect the amazement she feels
	about Troi's unusual child.

53   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM THREE

	Data arrives.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			The transporter is not making a
			positive lock.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        36.

53   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The built-in inhibitor is
			restricting onloading of
			life-forms known to be hazardous
			to the occupants of this ship.
			Have you attempted override?

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			I don't have the authority.

	Data steps in behind the console.

					DATA
			Computer, recognize -- Lieutenant
			Commander N-F-N, N-M-I, Data.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Authorization accepted.

					DATA
			Initiate override protocol.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Override protocol is not
			recommended in this situation.

					DATA
			Acknowledged. On my authority
			-- begin override.

	There is a pause.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Sequence complete.

	The TRANSPORTER CHIEF inputs the coordinates.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Cargo Deck Five. We will commence
			transport on your command.

54   INT. CARGO DECK FIVE

	Riker, Geordi and a couple of crewmembers are by the
	containment grid. Geordi does a final visual survey of
	the area.

					GEORDI
			Transporter Three -- we are ready
			to receive.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        37.

55   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM THREE

	as Data watches the Transporter Chief manipulate the
	controls.

56   INT. CARGO DECK FIVE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Geordi watch as the deadly little ampules are
	BEAMED into position. Next to Geordi is a CRT which
	reads out the contents of the little containers.

					GEORDI
				(to Data)
			Data, the first batch is in place.
			Ready for the next.

					RIKER
			Inform me when loading is complete
			and the cargo secure.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

	Riker exits the Cargo Deck as the second batch of
	specimens appears within the containment grid.

57   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM THREE

	The Transporter Chief sets in the coordinates and beams
	up the next load.

58   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Troi and eight-year-old Ian are there. The doors open.
	Picard and Pulaski enter.

					PULASKI
			I wanted to stop by and see how
			Ian was doing.

					TROI
			We're doing fine. I was just
			going to give Ian his supper.

					IAN
				(to Picard)
			Do you want your supper now, too?

					PICARD
			No, Ian, but thank you for the
			invitation.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        38.

58   CONTINUED:

					IAN
			You're welcome.

	A spoon which Ian is playing with more than using,
	slips out of his hand and falls on the floor. Picard
	retrieves it.

					IAN
				(continuing)
			Have you ever played with puppies?

	Picard looks to Troi for an explanation. Troi smiles.

					TROI
			They had a litter today in the
			nursery.

					PICARD
			No, I have never played with
			puppies.

					IAN
			You'd like it. You should go
			to the nursery while the puppies
			are still there.

					PICARD.
			Perhaps later.

	Troi puts the boy's supper down in front of him. It
	includes some hot steaming soup. Picard and Pulaski
	watch as Ian examines his food. He tries to touch the
	steam coming off the soup, then feels the wetness on
	his little fingers. Everything connected with his
	physical senses fascinates the child. He sticks his
	hand into the hot soup and holds it there for a beat:

					IAN
				(pulling it out)
			Ouch...

	He looks at his scalded fingers. Tears well up in his
	eyes and like any other child his age; he runs to his
	mother.

					IAN
				(continuing)
			Ow... Mommy... ow...

	Troi gathers the boy into her arms as the doctor steps
	over.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        39.

58   CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
			Let me look at that.

	Ian holds out the fingers and watches with great
	interest as Pulaski uses one of the instruments from
	the pocket of her smock to medicate the fingers.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			It's not serious.

	Ian studies his fingers as he realizes the pain is
	gone. Then he touches his cheek and feels the tears.

					IAN
			My face is wet.

	Troi gently dries his tears with the tips of her
	fingers, then lovingly strokes his hair.

					TROI
			Is it better now, sweetheart?

	The boy nods and cuddles in against his mother.

					PULASKI
			He allowed himself to be burned.

					PICARD
			Yes, for the experience.

					PULASKI
			Who is he? Why is he here? What
			does he want?

59   PICARD

	He watches the child intently.

					PICARD
			Ian, could you tell us why you
			are here?

					IAN
			Because Mommy said it was time
			to eat.

	Reactions from Troi and the doctor.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        40.

59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No, I mean... why you are here
			on this ship?

					IAN
			I live here.

					TROI
			Ian, the captain wants to know
			if you are ready to tell us why
			you came here.

					IAN
			No. Not yet.

	Ian picks up the glass, which unlike the soup, this is
	cold.

					TROI
			The answer is within him. When
			his cognitive powers develop
			sufficiently, he will be able to
			articulate it.

					PICARD
			I hope he will tell us soon.

	He takes some of the liquid into his mouth... rolls
	it around, swallows some, and lets the rest run down
	his chin. Picard watches as Ian pours some of the
	liquid onto his leg just to know how it feels, then
	he turns and walks toward the exit.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain to the bridge.

					PICARD
			I'm on my way, Number One.
				(to Troi)
			Keep me apprised of his progress,
			Counselor.

	Pulaski stays behind with Troi and her baby.

					IAN
				(too late for Picard
				 to respond)
			Bye...

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        41.

60   OMITTED

61   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard steps off the turbolift to the bridge. Riker is
	beside him. Data is at Ops -- Worf at the Tactical
	Station. The other positions are filled with n.d.
	crewmembers.

					RIKER
			The cargo has been loaded and is
			secure.

					PICARD
			Take us out of orbit, Number One
			-- then set a course for Rachelis
			-- warp nine.

62
thru	OMITTED
63

64   EXT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Wesley steps up to the window, still carrying the
	weight of his decision. Guinan watches him cross the
	room and stand in front of the large center window.

65   GUINAN AND WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	She comes up beside him.

					GUINAN
			Can I get you something?

					WESLEY
			No. I just wanted to stand here.

					GUINAN
			I don't blame you -- it's
			beautiful.

					WESLEY
			Yes.

					GUINAN
			How about some nice Mareuvian Tea?

					WESLEY
			No. Nothing thank you.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        42.

65   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			You're going to be leaving soon.

					WESLEY
			Yes.

	They both watch as the Enterprise leaves orbit. The
	planet 'aucdet Nine slips away. As Wesley watches the
	ship maneuver into position, Guinan watches him.

					GUINAN
			What do you see when you look out
			there?

					WESLEY
			Over there is the Lorenze cluster,
			and there Arneb and there Epsilon
			Indi.

					GUINAN
			No, I don't mean that. I mean
			when you look there don't you see
			your future?

	Wesley gives her a little sideways look.

					WESLEY
			It will still be there.

					GUINAN
			How about a cup of nectar direct
			from Prometheus?

					WESLEY
			No -- nothing. That's the third
			time you've asked me.

					GUINAN
			It's what I'm expected to do.
			Don't you always do what's
			expected?

					WESLEY
			I try to.

					GUINAN
			Even if it's not what you really
			want?

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        43.

65   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Sometimes. Sometimes you have
			to consider others more than
			yourself.

					GUINAN
			That's true. But sometimes the
			game is to know when to consider
			yourself more than others and to
			give yourself permission to be...
			selfish.

	He looks at her. Then -- before he can answer, the
	Enterprise leaps to warp speed. The star field becomes
	a spectacular display. We PLAY THE REACTIONS of Guinan
	and Wesley.

66   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves along at warp speed.

67   INT. CARGO DECK FIVE (OPTICAL)

	A concerned Hester Dealt is scanning the containment
	grid with his very sophisticated monitoring equipment.

					HESTER
				(real concern)
			Something's wrong.

	Geordi approaches Hester Dealt.

					GEORDI
			What is it?

					HESTER
			Growth.

					GEORDI
			Where?

					HESTER
			L-seven-three.

	Geordi steps over to the side of the containment area,
	and activates a CRT screen. The screen has a display
	of the 512 modules inside. Each has a series of
	indicators, ONE ON THE FAR SIDE IS FLASHING. Geordi
	manipulates the panel so the display turns, giving him
	a better look at the flashing light.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT THREE        44.

67   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Bridge, this is Cargo Deck Five.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Lieutenant La Forge.

					GEORDI
			There is a malfunction in the
			containment area.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			How serious?

					HESTER
			Very.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR        45.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

68   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. For
			reasons as yet unknown, one of
			the specimens of Plasma Plague
			is growing.

69   INT. CARGO DECK FIVE

	Geordi and Hester Dealt continue checking. With a
	handheld monitoring device, Hester Dealt makes a sweep
	of the Cargo Deck.

					GEORDI
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Captain, the power to the
			containment grid must have somehow
			been affected when we increased
			to warp velocity.

	INTERCUT THE MAIN BRIDGE AS NEEDED

					PICARD
			I don't see how that would be
			possible.

					GEORDI
			I don't either, but if we could
			return to impulse, we would know
			for sure.

					PICARD
			Impulse velocity.

70   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it comes out of warp.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR        46.

71   OMITTED

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The tension level is growing.

					PICARD
			Report, Mister La Forge.

73   INT. CARGO DECK FIVE

	Geordi waits as Hester Dealt checks his monitoring
	equipment, then shakes his head.

					GEORDI
			There's no change. It wasn't the
			warp drive.

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard did not expect any. Riker is on his feet and
	heading for the turbolift.

					RIKER
			Permission to leave the bridge.

					PICARD
			Granted.

					RIKER
			Commander Data, you're with me.

	Data leaves his position and follows Riker.

					PICARD
			Doctor Pulaski.

75   INT. DOCTOR PULASKI'S OFFICE

	Pulaski is running through some medical records.

					PULASKI
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We are having some difficulties
			on Cargo Deck Five -- your presence
			is requested.

	She is thoughtful for a beat.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR        47.

75   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I'm on my way.

75A  INT. TEN-FORWARD (FORMERLY SCENE 71)

	Wesley and Guinan are at the bar. Wesley is eating
	a twenty-fourth century Enterprise version of an ice cream
	sundae. His mood is much lighter, indicating he has
	come to some decision regarding his future.

					WESLEY
			You never talk about yourself.

					GUINAN
			Sure I do... all the time.

					WESLEY
			People say you are very old...

					GUINAN
			Oh?

					WESLEY
			... and that you knew Captain
			Picard when he was on the
			Stargazer.

					GUINAN
			No. I never met the captain until
			I came onboard.

					WESLEY
			Everyone is very curious about
			you.

					GUINAN
			I'll bet they are.

					WESLEY
			About where you come from.

					GUINAN
			Where do they say?

					WESLEY
			I heard that you're from Nova Kron
			and that...

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Mister Crusher, report to the
			bridge.

        STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR        48.

75A  CONTINUED:

	He's on his feet and heading for the door.

					WESLEY
			I've got to go.

	Wesley stops and turns back.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Thank you.

					GUINAN
			There's nothing like a dish of
			Delovian souffle.

					WESLEY
			I didn't mean the souffle, I meant
			for... well... the rest. Thanks.

					GUINAN
			That's why I'm here.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The turbolift opens and Wesley Crusher comes onto the
	bridge.

					PICARD
			Take the Conn, Mister Crusher.

	Wesley replaces the crewmember at that position.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			On this course -- increase velocity
			to warp nine.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir. Warp nine.

77   OMITTED

78   INT. CARGO DECK FIVE

	Hester, Data, Riker are gathered around the monitoring
	equipment. Geordi is off to one side peering at a
	distant sector of the containment field. THE INDICATOR
	LIGHT OF L-SEVEN-THREE CONTINUES TO FLASH.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR            49.

78   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Why that module and not the
			others?

					DATA
			Computer, run diagnostic on module
			L-seven-three.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			All circuits functional.

					GEORDI
				(reading it off)
			Temperature -- as set -- minus
			ninety-seven degrees. Humidity
			-- twelve percent. Lumins -- zero.
			Electromagnetic containment
			integrity... Everything right down
			the line... exactly as it should
			be.

					DATA
			Perhaps it is a sensor malfunction.
			Computer -- query. Is growth
			actually occurring?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Confirmed.

79   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the door opens and Doctor Pulaski enters. She nods
	a greeting to Riker and the others, then steps over
	beside Geordi who continues studying the distant
	section of the containment grid.

					RIKER
			One of the specimens is growing.

					PULASKI
				(to Hester Dealt)
			Destroy it, now.

					HESTER
			I can't.

					RIKER
			Data, prepare to jettison that
			module.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR            50.

79   CONTINUED:

					HESTER
			We can't do that either. It will
			go into a spore and remain until
			it comes in contact with a planet
			or another ship. The results
			would be disastrous.

					RIKER
			Commander, your attitude tells
			me that however bad I think this
			is... it's worse.

					HESTER
				(he indicates the
				 containment area)
			This is not going to hold it.

					RIKER
			Go on.

					HESTER
			The rate of growth is increasing.
			Within thirty minutes it will push
			out of the module. Within two
			hours, it will breach the
			containment area.

					GEORDI
			It can't break through this.

					HESTER
			Yes it can.

					RIKER
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Captain. We may not be able to
			get control of this situation.
			I recommend making arrangements
			to transfer all non-essential
			personnel to the saucer section.
			If we lose containment we should
			be prepared to separate.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Make it so.

					PULASKI
			Why this one specimen and none
			of the others? Something is
			stimulating it. Do you have its
			etiology? How it was developed?

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR            51.

79   CONTINUED: (2)

	Hester inputs the freestanding viewscreen, and the
	HISTORY OF "L-SEVEN-THREE" APPEARS. Pulaski looks
	at it.

					PULASKI
			It's a mutated strain developed
			by Doctor Susan Nuress during an
			outbreak of Plasma Plague seventy
			years ago in the Oby System.
				(she pauses as she
				 continues to read)
			It was number nine in a series
			of tests. This particular one
			bombarded by low levels of Eichner
			radiation.
				(then she turns to
				 Hester)
			Could exposure to Eichner
			radiation stimulate growth?

	As a reflex act, Hester Dealt makes a sweep of the area
	with his handheld monitor.

					HESTER
			Yes, it could, but...

	He stops... his expression says...

					HESTER
				(continuing)
			Uh, oh...

					PULASKI
			Don't tell me.

					HESTER
			I'm detecting low levels of
			Eichner radiation.

					RIKER
			Why didn't you catch it before?

					HESTER
			Because it wasn't here before..

					PULASKI
			Well, it is now. What emits that
			type radiation?

					DATA
			A subspace phase inverter.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR            52.

79   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			We don't have one.

					DATA
			Certain cyanoacrylates.

					PULASKI
			Also, not on this ship... What
			else? Because it's here and we
			better find it.

	Data has no answer.

80   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Troi is putting the child to bed. She touches a
	control panel near the windows which turns them to
	their opaque configuration.

					IAN
			I can feel that some of the people
			are very... worried.

					TROI
			Yes. I feel it as well, but don't
			you worry.

					IAN
			It's me Mommy -- I'm the reason.

					TROI
			What?

					IAN
			It's me.

					TROI
			You?

					IAN
			Yes. I have to leave you now,
			or it will be very bad for
			everyone.

					TROI
			What are you saying?

	He smiles up at her.

					IAN
			I have to leave now.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FOUR            53.

80   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Leave?
				(senses what he is about
				 to do)
			You are going to die. No. No,
			you can't.

	He smiles up and closes his eyes.

					TROI
				(continuing; she touches
				 her communicator)
			Sickbay, this is Counselor Troi,
			I need the doctor in my
			quarters... right now.
				(then she lifts Ian to
				 her)
			No... Ian... No.

	Off Troi's reaction.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FIVE            54.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

81   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	as Pulaski leads the others to Troi's quarters.

					TROI
			It's Ian. Please... please hurry.

	Pulaski moves quickly to the unconscious child; pulls
	back the covers. She removes an instrument from her
	smock and makes a scan of the child's body. In the
	b.g., Picard enters with Riker and Data.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Save him, you must save him.

					PULASKI
			What happened? Did he eat
			anything? Did he fall?

					TROI
			No.

	Data, using his tricorder, confirms with a nod to
	Riker.

					DATA
			The child is the source of the
			unusual radiation.

					TROI
			He said he's the reason the ship
			is in danger.

					DATA
			That analysis is correct.

	Pulaski injects the child with hypospray.

					PULASKI
			I'm losing life signs.

	Troi stands by helplessly. Like any mother in this
	situation, she is beyond grief. Tears streak her face.

					TROI
			Oh, please. Please save him.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FIVE            55.

82   PULASKI

	resets the injector and again she administers a dose
	of hypospray. She waits for a reaction. There is
	none.

83   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The room is very quiet. Pulaski stands.

					PULASKI
			I'm sorry.

	Troi moves next to the cot on which the child is lying.
	She is beyond despair. Her heart has completely
	broken. The others allow her a moment alone, then as
	Riker is about to move to Troi's side, a LIGHT -- the
	glowing energy which we saw at the beginning -- gathers
	from within the child and slowly rises. As it does,
	the body that was Ian fades away until there is only
	the LIGHT.

84   INTERCUT REACTIONS (OPTICAL)

	Troi reaches out and with cupped hands she collects
	the LIGHT, cradles it gently and brings it to her.
	As she holds it close, it makes her face all aglow.
	Slowly the pain and despair drain away, and through
	the tears she smiles. The joy she now feels shines
	from her eyes. The Betazoid within her, embraces the
	essence of the entity before her and she knows now why
	he came and what he wanted. Then, in an act of pure
	love, she releases the glowing energy as she would a
	dove. For a beat the LIGHT seems reluctant to leave.
	Then it does. It passes effortlessly through the wall
	of the ship and away. Troi stares after it for a beat.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
				(excited -- relieved)
			Captain. The containment field
			has stabilized.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Lieutenant.

	Troi turns and looks at her captain and shipmates.

					TROI
			Then Ian was right. He was the
			cause.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FIVE            56.

84   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Apparently so.

	Troi pauses, gathering her feelings and picking her
	words carefully. She settles her emotions.

					TROI
			He is a life-force entity... as
			we passed each other in space he
			was curious and wanted to know
			about us, and he thought the best
			way to learn was to go through
			the process. To be born, to live
			as one of us and in that way to
			understand us.

	She pauses, then:

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Captain, he never meant any harm.

	Picard nods -- he knows that is true.

					RIKER
			There was a moment when you
			smiled.

					TROI
				(she smiles again)
			He said thank you.
				(she pauses)
			I told him we will miss him -- and
			I will.

	The others will also miss him.

85   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it enters orbit near Science Station Tango Sierra.

86   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is in his command chair, Riker beside him,
	Wesley at Conn.

					PICARD
			Standard station approach, Mister
			Crusher.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FIVE            57.

86   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Standard approach, aye.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room Three, this is
			the captain. We have arrived.
			Let's make this transfer with all
			deliberate speed, and get on about
			our business.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir.

					RIKER
			I will be glad to be relieved of
			this cargo.

	Picard rises.

					PICARD
			You have the bridge, Number One.

					RIKER
			Yes sir.

	As Picard crosses the bridge, Ensign Wesley Crusher
	buttonholes him.

					WESLEY
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Yes Ensign?

					WESLEY
			Could I see you when you have a
			moment?

					PICARD
			In my Ready Room when your duties
			permit.

					WESLEY
			Thank you, sir.

	Picard continues on and leaves the bridge.

87   INT. CARGO DECK FIVE (OPTICAL)

	Geordi and Hester Dealt are standing next to the
	containment area.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FIVE            58.

87   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Good luck.

	The TRANSPORTER BEAM takes over and removes Hester
	Dealt from the Enterprise.

					GEORDI
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Data, you can lock on to the first
			group and begin transporting on
			my mark.

88   INT. PICARD'S READY ROOM

	The CHIME RINGS.

					PICARD
			Come.

	The doors open. It's Ensign Crusher. He enters and
	stands in front of Picard's desk.

					PICARD
			Yes, Ensign.

					WESLEY
				(hesitant)
			Captain... I have thought about
			this a lot. I want to remain on
			the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Oh. Have you discussed this with
			your mother?

					WESLEY
			No, before I do that, I wanted
			your permission to stay.

					PICARD
			Wes, it's a little more
			complicated than that.

					WESLEY
			Captain, for right now... this
			is where I want to be. This is
			where I feel I belong.

	Picard studies the young man for a beat.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FIVE            59.

88   CONTINUED:

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain -- transfer complete. We
			are ready to leave orbit.

					PICARD
			Make it so, Number One.
				(then to Wesley)
			Return to your position.

	Wesley hesitates a beat because he still hasn't
	received an answer.

89   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard -- followed by Wesley -- comes on to the bridge.
	Troi steps off the turbolift and takes her place.

					RIKER
			All stations secure.

					PICARD
			Take us out of orbit, Mister
			Crusher and lay in a course for
			the Morgana Quadrant.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

	Picard takes his seat.

					PICARD
				(loud enough for
				 everyone to hear)
			Mister Crusher has requested to
			remain on the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			I'm not surprised. How did you
			respond?

					PICARD
			I haven't as yet, Number One.
			I don't think it's my decision
			alone. His remaining will cause
			difficulties for us all.

					RIKER
			Yes, indeed. With his mother not
			around, who will see to his
			studies?

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FIVE            60.

89   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Exactly. That duty would fall
			to Commander Data.

					RIKER
			And, who'll tuck him in at night?

					WESLEY
			Come on, Commander.

					WORF
			I will accept that responsibility.

					TROI
			Well, we know he'll get his sleep.

					PICARD
			Then, Number One, that leaves you
			the task of guiding young Mister
			Crusher through his most hazardous
			journey -- from youth to man. Are
			you willing to serve?

					RIKER
			Difficult question...

	Wesley turns and looks at Riker with a plea in his
	eyes. INTERCUT look between them.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			... Yes, I think I can do that.

					PICARD
			All right then. Mister Crusher,
			communicate with your mother at
			Starfleet Medical headquarters.
			Give her my regards and tell her
			you have my permission to remain
			on board the Enterprise.

	There is a big smile on Wesley's face.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			But, that I will abide by her
			wishes.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir... thank you sir... I
			just know she'll agree.

             STAR TREK: "The Child" - 9/20/88 - ACT FIVE            61.

89   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Now -- if you have course and speed
			laid in.

					WESLEY
				(back to duty)
			Yes sir, they are.

					PICARD
			Then, Mister Crusher -- engage.

90   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves off to its next assignment.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             






                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                   "Where Silence Has Lease" 
                          #40272-128 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Jack B. Sowards 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Winrich Kolbe 


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                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                     SEPTEMBER 27, 1988

        STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "Where Silence Has Lease" 
                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             NAGILUM
                RIKER              
                DATA               Non-Speaking
                PULASKI            TWO ALIEN WARRIORS
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                TRANSPORTER CHIEF  
                HASKELL   
         
                Voice-Over         
                COMPUTER VOICE     

        STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "Where Silence Has Lease" 
                     
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE                USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              HOLODECK                    USS YAMATO
              GEORDI'S OFFICE
              GEORDI'S AFT BRIDGE STATION ROMULAN VESSEL
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              CORRIDOR
              MAIN ENGINEERING -
              COMPUTER ROOM
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
          
            USS YAMATO
              CORRIDOR
          
              MAIN BRIDGE
              SECOND BRIDGE

  STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "Where Silence Has Lease" 
                  
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                 NAGILUM            nah-GHEE-lum

      STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                   "Where Silence Has Lease"  
                      
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It is moving gracefully at full impulse.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	JEAN-LUC PICARD is in the command chair. TROI is
	beside him. DATA is at Ops; WESLEY at Conn. Neither
	Worf nor Riker is on the bridge. Picard appears to
	be on edge.

					TROI
			You're worried.

					PICARD
			With reason.

					TROI
			About Worf, or about Commander
			Riker?

					PICARD
			Both.
				(pauses)
			I think perhaps it is best to
			be ignorant of certain elements
			of the Klingon psyche.

	Off Troi's reaction.

3    INT. HOLODECK - DEMOLISHED AREA

	Everywhere there is evidence of a desperate battle,
	fought on a very primitive level by creatures of
	consummate rage.

4    CLOSE ON WORF

	His eyes blaze with controlled fury as he moves
	carefully around a semi-demolished wall and peers
	inside the battle-damaged room. He coils as he hears
	the eerie sound of a low moan, then cautiously steps
	forward.

      STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - TEASER      2.

5    RIKER

	is a few paces behind. He is very tense as he moves
	closer to the large Klingon warrior. Riker touches
	the tear in his uniform and massages the bruise on his
	shoulder.

6    ANOTHER ANGLE - RIKER AND WORF

	WORF touches RIKER's shoulder, signals him to move to
	the right. Riker moves off. Worf pauses a beat, then
	slips away to the left.

7    WIDER ANGLE

	carrying them to the edge of the rubble-cluttered room.
	Careful not to touch anything, Worf is moving like a
	panther. He freezes as the CLICKING SOUND OF METAL ON
	METAL is barely heard. He waves his arm to Riker,
	motioning him back, then slowly he also backs away
	painstakingly, trying to fit his toes back into his
	exact footsteps. We HOLD on these moves a beat and
	then suddenly:

8    RIKER

	spins and looks upward, calls over to Worf.

					RIKER
			Above, look out!

9    NEW ANGLE

	A man-sized boulder drops down from overhead. Worf
	dives to the side as the boulder smashes the ground in
	the place where he just stood.

10   ON WORF

	As he rolls catlike to his feet, the massive form of an
	ALIEN WARRIOR leaps onto his back bringing him back to
	the ground. The alien raises a club-like weapon over
	his head and swings down at Worf's head.

11   RIKER

	Catches the alien's arm just before the club makes
	contact and drives him off his feet. He kicks him and
	follows after him to the other side of the room as:

      STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - TEASER      3.

12   WORF

	turns to face the charge of ANOTHER ALIEN who wields
	a battle axe and swings it in a deadly arc. Worf ducks
	under the axe and gets a grip on the alien's arm and
	they press against each other's strength.

13   CLOSER

	Worf, grunting in a half-roar, slowly forces the alien
	back, then with a bellow and a gargantuan heave, Worf
	throws the alien to the side.

14   SCENE

	Worf leaps at the alien who is caught in half-stride.
	Worf drives his forearm into his opponent's throat and
	as he becomes limp, drives a double-handed blow to the
	back of the alien's head. Worf's enemy drops.

15   RIKER

	ducks under the alien's club and drives a blow to the
	lower extremities of his opponent. The attacker
	doubles over and Riker hits him on the way down. But
	he no sooner hits the ground than he is back on his
	feet, charging Riker. Our first officer steps to his
	side and strikes at the alien as he goes by, heading
	straight at Worf.

16   NEW ANGLE

	Worf turns to face the onrushing alien. He thunders
	out his challenge, picks up the club from the prone
	alien, swings it at the new rival.

17   REVERSE

	The alien ducks the blow and swings back.

18   RIKER

	about to enter into the fight, then he holds a beat,
	stops and watches somewhat in awe.

      STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - TEASER      4.

19   WORF / ALIEN

	The alien connects with a savage blow to Worf's body.
	Worf takes the blow and returns his own.

	They trade blows, one for one, taking the pain and
	returning it. Then slowly the alien sinks to his
	knees, then rolls over on his side.

20   ON WORF

	as he steps over the alien warrior, roars out his
	victorious celebration chant, and lifts the club for
	the final fatal blow. His eyes are on fire. He
	smashes it down on his opponent, then spins around for
	a new battle.

21   RIKER

	Suddenly a little unsure of Worf's intentions, he backs
	a step, waits.

22   WORF

	Worf sounds out a new challenge. He scans the room for
	his next adversary -- he's still coiled and in need of
	action. Suddenly he swings his club at the wall.
	Pounding it with rage. Broken bricks and mortar fly.
	His fury is all consuming. He rips and slashes at
	everything standing.

23   NEW ANGLE

	Riker watches -- still concerned. He thought he knew
	the power and fury of this Klingon. Worf continues to
	exercise his rage around the room. Anything that
	stands, hangs, bulges, protrudes, or is suspended, is
	demolished until there is nothing left to flatten.
	Nothing left upright except... Worf turns -- his eyes
	still blaze as they fall upon...

24   RIKER

	The only thing left standing. Riker tenses.

					RIKER
			It's over.

      STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - TEASER      5.

25   WORF

	This seems to have no effect on Worf who seems almost
	out of control. A snarl -- low and vicious -- pushes
	out of his twisted mouth. He takes a step forward.

					RIKER
			The exercise is over.

26   SCENE

	Riker calls more sternly.

					RIKER
			At ease, Lieutenant!

	Worf is almost upon Riker before beginning to regain
	control of himself. He takes a deep breath, forcing
	himself to become calmer. He flexes his muscles, then
	seems pleased.

27   EMPHASIZING RIKER (OPTICAL)

					RIKER
			Exit Holodeck.

	The EXIT APPEARS as Riker turns to Worf.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			You do this every day?

					WORF
			No -- usually my calisthenics are
			more...
				(he searches for the
				 right word, then
				 settles for)
			... intense, but those sessions
			are too personal to be shared.

					RIKER
				(dryly)
			I'll bet they are.

28   RIKER (OPTICAL)

	takes a look around at the devastation on the Holodeck
	and is thankful that Worf is on his side.

      STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - TEASER      6.

28   CONTINUED:

					WORF (O.S.)
			Computer. Program complete --
			save.

	Before Riker's eyes, THE BATTLE SCENE FADES, and all
	that is left is the empty Holodeck. Worf pauses at the
	door.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Coming Commander?

					RIKER
			Right behind you.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT ONE     7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

29   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	is moving through deep space. No large planets or suns
	nearby... just a Milky Way of distant suns spread
	across space like a tightly woven blanket of lights.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42193.6.
			We are on a long reach toward the
			Morgana Quadrant, a section of
			the galaxy which has yet to be
			visited by a manned Federation
			vessel. We are using the time
			to further detail the charts of
			this region.

30   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Jean-Luc Picard and Riker stand beside Data as he moves
	his fingers across the console. The SOUND VARIES,
	SLIDING UP AND DOWN ERRATICALLY IN PITCH AND INTENSITY.
	Troi stands nearby listening thoughtfully.

					DATA
			There it is again. An area of
			"blackness."

					RIKER
			It appears, then disappears, then
			reappears. There is no
			predictable pattern -- no sequence.

	Data moves his fingers across the console again.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	They all turn to look.

31   FULL SHOT FAVORING THE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The picture on the Main Viewer shows a field of stars.

					RIKER
			There it is.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT ONE     8.

31   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I can't see anything. Magnify
			section two-eight-five.

	The viewscreen changes. Now we can see a slight "spot"
	on the Main Viewer.

					WESLEY
			There -- it looks like a "hole"
			in space.

					PICARD
			We're acquainted with the
			"wormhole" phenomenon. This
			appears quite different.

32   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Picard studies the Main Viewer for a beat, then:

					PICARD
			What do sensors indicate?

					DATA
			Nothing.

					RIKER
			Nothing?

					PICARD
			I'm sure you must mean it's empty
			of matter, Mister Data. There
			is always some energy form at
			work...

					DATA
			Sir, our sensors are showing that
			to be an absence of everything.
			It is a void without matter or
			energy of any kind.

					RIKER
			Yet, this "hole" has a form, Data.
			It has height, width...

					DATA
			Perhaps. Perhaps not.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT ONE     9.

32   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			That is hardly a scientific
			observation, Commander.

					DATA
			Sir, the most elementary and
			valuable statement in science...
			the beginning of wisdom... is:
			"I do not know."
				(indicates viewscreen)
			I do not know what that is.

					WESLEY
			Captain, if this were any ordinary
			kind of hole in space...
				(indicates)
			... wouldn't we be able to see
			what's behind it?

	Obviously, this is a very good question. Picard turns
	to Troi.

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			I can feel nothing from it, sir,
			if that's what you're asking.

	Picard eases himself down in his chair, and sits
	studying the viewscreen... puzzled.

					RIKER
			Data -- is there any record of any
			occurrence even vaguely similar
			to this?

					PICARD
			"Similar" in even the slightest
			way.

					DATA
			Accessing.
				(he pauses a moment)
			Negative. There is no record of
			any Federation vessel encountering
			anything remotely like this.

					PICARD
			I believe we have time for a
			closer look, Number One.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT ONE     10.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Concur.
				(to Wesley)
			Ensign, slow to one-half impulse.
			Adjust course to intercept this...
			this whatever it is.

					PICARD
			Scanning and recording as we go.

					WESLEY
			Changing course to intercept in...
			in twelve minutes, sir.

33   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves slowly forward under impulse power toward the
	large black area in the field of stars.

34   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard stands watching the viewscreen as the void on
	the screen grows larger. Riker is at the science
	consoles in the Aft Station. Data is busy at Ops.

					PICARD
			Let's send a probe into it.

					RIKER
			Worf, prepare a scanner probe.
			Let's see what's in there.

					PICARD
				(to Wesley)
			Close enough, Ensign. Hold this
			position.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir. Holding this position.

	Picard gives Riker a slight nod.

					RIKER
			You may launch the probe when
			ready, Mister Worf.

	Worf makes the necessary moves on his console to launch
	the probe.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT ONE     11.

35   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	floats off the outer edge of the void. The probe is
	launched. It heads straight into the center of the
	great emptiness.

36   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker and Worf stand watching the viewscreen as
	the fiery tail of the probe diminishes in the distance.
	Data monitors the instruments. We can HEAR THE FAINT
	HISS OF THE TELEMETRY as it is received.

					DATA
			All the probe's systems are
			functioning perfectly.

	Suddenly the probe just disappears. The SOUNDS OF
	TELEMETRY STOP.

					WORF
			It's gone.

					PICARD
			What happened, Data?

					DATA
			Unknown.

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			Recommend we go to a Yellow Alert,
			sir.

					PICARD
				(puzzled)
			Why?

					WORF
				(hesitates, then)
			Sorry, sir, it's...

					PICARD
			Explain.

	Worf is definitely uncomfortable now. Clearly, he
	would like to avoid this entire subject now. Picard
	continues gently:

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT ONE     12.

36   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			This starship operates best,
			Mister Worf, when we all know what
			is on each other's minds.

					WORF
				(uncomfortably)
			My thoughts... were of an old
			Klingon legend of... of a gigantic
			black space creature which was
			said to devour entire vessels...

					RIKER
				(genuinely surprised)
			Devours vessels?

					WORF
			Sorry, Commander. I agree that
			these are thoughts hardly worthy
			of a trained and practical
			security officer.

	There is a round of silence. Worf is completely
	miserable. Then to Worf, ignoring his previous
	statement.

					PICARD
			Launch another probe, Mister Worf.
			This time a Class One with full
			sensor array.

	Worf does something on his panel, then:

					WORF
			Launching, sir.

37   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the second probe is launched. It too disappears
	even sooner after it enters the void.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	All are still studying the viewscreen.

					RIKER
			Happened even more quickly.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT ONE     13.

38   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Recommend we fire a photon
			torpedo, Captain.

					PICARD
				(eyes Worf, then)
			Negative.

					WESLEY
			Captain, based on where the probes
			disappeared... I have been able
			to plot the outer boundaries.
			I could move in closer.

	Picard thinks about it, then decides.

					PICARD
			Take us in, Mister Crusher.
			Thrusters only.

39   OMITTED

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard stands looking at the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Data?

					DATA
			Still no readings of any kind,
			sir.

	Picard paces to where Riker stands in the Aft Station.
	The black void almost fills the screen of the Main
	Viewer.

					PICARD
			Number One?

					RIKER
			I'll agree with Worf at this
			point, sir. Let's be careful.

	Worf looks grateful. Picard paces forward, studying
	the viewscreen.

41   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves closer to the dark, dead, void.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT ONE     14.

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard stands looking at the dark screen, then around
	the silent bridge.

	The dark void filling the screen. The familiar SOUNDS
	OF THE BRIDGE BEGIN TO FADE... RADIO SIGNALS,
	TELEMETRY, EVERYTHING...

					RIKER
			What's happened?

					PICARD
			Data?

	Data looks at his console for a moment, then...

					DATA
			Whatever it was... or whatever
			it is... we seem to be inside of
			it.

	Picard returns to his Command Chair, as Riker takes
	the chair beside him.

					RIKER
			Didn't that happen a bit suddenly,
			sir?

					PICARD
			All stations, report!

43   ANGLE - THE COMPUTER MONITORS

	Some of the screens fade and go blank. Reactions as:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

44   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	is isolated in a void, totally empty of stars.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			While exploring a strange area
			in space without any form of
			matter or energy...

45   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Data at Ops, somewhat puzzled by the feedback he is
	receiving. Riker is busy at a panel while Picard
	stands looking at the viewscreen.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... a total void, we have
			unexpectedly seemed to enter it.
			Apparently we moved past its
			mysterious outer boundary.

	Riker looks up from the panel.

					RIKER
			All stations have reported,
			Captain. There seems to be no
			immediate threat to our ship or
			crew.

	As Riker stands looking at the dark viewscreen, Picard
	moves up to stand beside him.

					PICARD
			In which case, let's hold position
			for awhile, Number One. This is
			worth studying.

					RIKER
			Incredible. It's like looking
			off into... infinity, sir.
				(turns to Picard)
			Remember the course in ancient
			history at Starfleet Academy?
			Back to the time when men still
			believed the Earth was flat?

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     16.

45   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(smiles)
			And that the sun revolved around
			the Earth...

					RIKER
			And if a ship sailed too far out
			into the ocean it would fall off
			the edge of the world...

	Riker turns back to look at the empty void on the
	viewscreen.

					PICARD
			"Beyond this place there be
			dragons."

					RIKER
			Data -- how long to complete your
			scans? Let's not stay any longer
			than we have to.

	Riker starts for Science One as PULASKI enters from the
	turbolift and stands looking at the activity on the
	bridge. Pulaski crosses to stand beside Picard.

					WESLEY
			Captain, we have no communications
			outside of the void.

					WORF
			Confirm! We are now receiving
			no signals of any kind.

					PICARD
			Hello, Doctor. You've been
			briefed on what's happened?

					PULASKI
			I've heard, Captain. But I don't
			understand it.

					PICARD
			I wish I could say I did.
				(to Data)
			Increase magnification by ten.

	Data punches in the command. The viewscreen remains
	dark.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     17.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			By one hundred!

	Nothing. The viewscreen remains dark.

					PULASKI
			I'm not a bridge officer, but
			isn't this... "impossible," sir?

	Picard gives Pulaski a "be my guest" gesture.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			Increase by one thousand, Mister
			Data.
				(waits)
			By ten thousand.

	There's no change on the Main Viewer. Pulaski turns
	to Picard.

					PULASKI
				(continuing; indicates
				 Data)
			It does know how to do these
			things, doesn't it?

					PICARD
			Commander Data knows precisely
			what he is doing.

	Pulaski looks up quickly at Data, then turns to see
	that the Captain's expression is as cold.

					PULASKI
			Forgive me, Mister Data. I'm not
			accustomed to working with... with
			non-living devices that...
				(stops, bites off her
				 words)
			Forgive me again. Your service
			record says that you are alive
			and I must accept that.

					PICARD
			Engineering!

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Engineering, aye.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     18.

46   INTERCUT - GEORDI'S OFFICE AS NECESSARY

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, are your systems
			functioning?

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir. Wherever we are, sir,
			it seems to have no effect on any
			Engineering function.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Lieutenant.

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard's interest in this occurrence is waning fast.

					PICARD
			Data?

					DATA
			Difficult to make a judgment based
			on the absence of information.

					PICARD
			Speculate.

					DATA
			The obvious hypothesis is
			equivocal. This void has a total
			lack of dimension. Therefore by
			any accepted standard it does not
			exist, yet being within it denies
			that conclusion.

	Picard looks to Pulaski.

					RIKER
			Then maybe we've moved into
			another dimension?

					DATA
			Could a lack of dimension be
			another dimension in itself?

	Pulaski gives Data a quick look of respect.

					PULASKI
			That's an interesting question.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     19.

47   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			For a later discussion. It's
			time we got on with our mission,
			Number One. Starfleet can send
			out a science vessel to
			investigate further. Let's move
			back out of this.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.
				(to Wesley)
			Reverse our direction and set a
			course for the Cornelian star
			system. Warp two.

					WESLEY
			Reversing direction, sir.
				(adjusts controls)
			Course laid in.

					RIKER
			Engage.

	Wesley punches in the command.

48   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	We can see only the ship and the darkness of space.

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard seems to relax a little, leaning back to watch
	for the reappearance of the stars. Nothing happens
	and he looks questioningly toward Riker.

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			Our engines have engaged, haven't
			they, Ensign?

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

50   INT. GEORDI'S OFFICE

	Geordi, moving between the wall panel and the center
	block computers. He waits as if expecting something.
	Then he turns to his intercom:

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     20.

50   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Everything all right up there,
			Captain?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Are the engines operating
			normally, Engineer?

					GEORDI
			Everything looks fine here, sir.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We're increasing to warp four,
			Engineer.

	We HEAR a slightly higher level of engine sound, then:

					GEORDI
			We now show warp four, Captain.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The situation is still the same. The viewscreen is
	completely dark with Picard, Riker, and the others
	looking toward it nervously, puzzled.

					PICARD
			We should be seeing stars by now,
			Data. How far have we come?

					DATA
			Inertial guidance shows seven
			parsecs traveled, Captain.

					PICARD
			Ensign Crusher?

					WESLEY
			Confirm, sir. Exactly what my
			readings say.

52   ANGLE ACROSS MAIN BRIDGE

	to include GEORDI entering, crosses to his bridge
	Engineering Station.

					GEORDI
			Engineering, transfer to bridge.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     21.

52   CONTINUED:

	The engineering console lights up. Geordi now looks up
	to Main Viewer.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			What's happening, sir? I thought
			we should have broken clear.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	ON Picard.

					RIKER
			We should have. We're on a
			reverse course.

					PICARD
			Full stop, helm.

					WESLEY
			Full stop, sir.

	Picard rises and paces for a moment. Picard looks down
	at Wesley's console.

					PICARD
			According to this we're well past
			the point we entered the void.

					DATA
			Except that we are still in it,
			sir.

54   WIDER ANGLE

	Data works his console for a moment...

					DATA
			Captain... if we dropped a
			stationary beacon and navigated
			straight away from it, we would
			have a fixed point of reference
			to confirm speed and distance.

					PICARD
			Make it so, Data. Lock onto the
			beacon, and keep it dead astern.

	Data and Wesley punch in the instructions. A moment
	later the SOUND OF THE ELECTRONIC SIGNAL is heard.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     22.

54   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The beacon is in place, Captain.

					PICARD
			Dead ahead. Impulse power.

	Picard settles back in his chair as Geordi punches in
	the commands and the ship begins to move. The
	ELECTRONIC SIGNAL FROM THE BEACON BEGINS TO DIMINISH
	IN AMPLITUDE as the ship moves away from the beacon.

					DATA
			The beacon is falling astern.

					PICARD
			Engineering, report.

55   GEORDI'S AFT BRIDGE STATION (OPTICAL)

	Geordi, at his instruments, taking readings.

					GEORDI
			All systems normal, sir.

	Everyone looking to Picard.

					PICARD
			Prepare to increase to warp two.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	A moment later we can HEAR THE SOUND OF ANOTHER
	ELECTRONIC SIGNAL overlapping the beacon. It is a
	different frequency. (Caused by the Doppler Effect.)

					DATA
			Captain, we are receiving a signal
			from dead ahead.

					PULASKI
			Maybe you've found the door out
			of this.

	As the FIRST SIGNAL DIMINISHES, the SECOND SIGNAL
	INCREASES in intensity.

					DATA
			We are closing on the new signal,
			Captain.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     23.

55   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Identify.

	Data does a check... and recheck of the signal.

					DATA
			Captain, it is the stationary
			beacon we just released.

					RIKER
			We must have come full circle,
			sir.

					WESLEY
			We couldn't have, sir. I've shown
			us steadily moving away from that
			beacon.

					PICARD
			All stop; hold position again.

					RIKER
				(indicating the
				 viewscreen)
			Look.

	Picard moves toward the Main Viewer. The nothingness
	of the void has been replaced. The Enterprise is now
	bathed in a soft ever-changing glow, which is beautiful
	to look at and somehow very comforting.

56   WORF

	His head comes up from his sensors.

					WORF
			Captain, sensors indicate a
			disturbance in sector one-zero-
			eight. Possibly a vessel.

	Reactions from Picard and the others.

					PICARD
			Perhaps some answers at last.
			On screen.

					WORF
			The ship is equipped with a
			cloaking device.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     24.

56   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Romulan!

					WORF
			It's closing.

					RIKER
			Shields up. Go to Red Alert!

					PULASKI
			I'll be at my duty station in
			Sickbay.

	She exits.

57   FAVOR MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	There is a distortion --

					WORF
			It's uncloaking.

					RIKER
			Arm your photon torpedoes, Mister
			Worf.

					PICARD
			Hold for my orders.

					WESLEY
			There!

	As the Romulan vessel becomes visible, IT FIRES --
	without warning.

58   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	as the ship is rocked by the barrage.

					WORF
			Direct hits, sir. Our shields
			are weakening.

					PICARD
			Warn them we'll return fire.

					WORF
			Transmitting.

	Picard waits; Riker throws him a concerned look.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     25.

58   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			They've armed another full spread,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Fire torpedoes.

59   OMITTED

60   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The PHOTON TORPEDOES streak toward the Romulan ship.
	THEY HIT, as the Romulan ship explodes.

61   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	alone again in the void.

62   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	There is a moment of victory.

					PICARD
			That was too easy.

					RIKER
			Yes.

					DATA
			Captain, sensors can locate no
			debris from the Romulan ship.

	Before the captain can respond...

					WORF
			Captain, there is another vessel
			approaching -- sector zero-nine-
			one, mark, two-six.

					PICARD
			Specifics.

					WORF
			On screen.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     26.

63   ANGLE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The picture of a ship MATERIALIZES on the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

					RIKER
			It's a Federation ship.
				(reading the number)
			N-C-C... one-three-oh-five dash
			E. It is the USS Yamato, our
			sister ship.

					WESLEY
			The Yamato is nowhere near this
			quadrant.

					PICARD
			Open a hailing frequency, Data....

	Data punches in the information.

					DATA
			This is the USS Enterprise to...
			USS Yamato. Respond, please...

	Nothing.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			This is the USS Enterprise calling
			USS Yamato. Please respond on
			this frequency.

	They all watch the Main Viewer.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			No response, Captain.

					PICARD
			Make a full scan.

					DATA
			Life support system -- engineering
			and propulsion all seem
			functional.
				(turns; reacts at a
				 reading)
			But there are no life signs over
			there, sir.

     STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT TWO     27.

63   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Can we be getting a false
			reading, Data?

					DATA
			Since we know nothing at all about
			these circumstances, that is...
			at least, conceivable, sir.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			You look doubtful, sir.

					PICARD
			I'm not anything right now, Number
			One. I'm just a man looking for
			answers.

					GEORDI
				(to Data; quietly)
			Like the rat said -- "Keep the
			cheese, I just want out of the
			trap."

	Picard overhears and flashes Geordi a look that
	silences him.

					RIKER
			Captain, request permission to
			board the Yamato with an away
			team. There might be something
			onboard -- in the logs -- which will
			at least tell us what happened.

					PICARD
			Granted. Minimum complement.

	Riker stands, heads for the turbolift.

					RIKER
			Worf. You're with me.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

64   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE USS YAMATO
	(OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			remain like a fly in amber trapped
			in the void. We have encountered
			a vessel which appears to be the
			USS Yamato. All its systems are
			shown as functioning, yet it seems
			devoid of life. Commander Riker
			is leading an away team --
			hopefully the answer lies over
			there.

65   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Worf steps onto the Transporter Pad. Riker, checking
	the transporter console, speaks to the TRANSPORTER
	CHIEF.

					RIKER
			Do you have a lock on that other
			ship?

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Aye, sir. No problems at all.

	Riker crosses to the raised platform to join Worf.

					RIKER
			Can you put us on the bridge?

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Anywhere you say, Commander.

					WORF
			I am acquainted with the Yamato,
			Commander. Recommend the Aft
			Station of their bridge. When
			in doubt, surprise them.

					RIKER
			Them? Who's them?

					WORF
			Whoever may be there.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    29.

65   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Sensors show no life signs.

					WORF
			Still, the tactic is sound.

					RIKER
			Agreed.
				(to Transporter Chief)
			Aft Station.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
			Phasers on stun, Lieutenant Worf.

	Phasers are set.

					RIKER
				(continuing; to
				 Transporter Chief)
			Energize.

	Riker and Worf SPARKLE AWAY.

66   INT. USS YAMATO - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	as Riker -- without Worf -- STACKS UP. It looks like
	the Enterprise, as it should because it is the sister
	ship -- but the lighting is weird -- and:

					RIKER
				(the obvious)
			This isn't the bridge.

	He turns, expecting to see Worf -- but he's alone.
	Almost before Riker can react he hears a sound down the
	darkened corridor. A growl -- above which he hears
	Worf's roar.

66A  ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Riker heads down the corridor -- the lighting here is
	much darker. Very ominous -- in the shadows -- we see
	FORMS. Threatening -- again WE HEAR WORF. This time
	IN PAIN. Riker, without hesitation -- charges forward.
	Ready to combat whatever attempts to block his path.
	It looks like a gauntlet of terror.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    30.

66B  RIKER

	moves forward -- phaser ready. Suddenly, in the
	darkness a large form appears. It's armed and moving
	toward him. Riker hesitates -- then screams out:

					RIKER
			No -- don't fire.

	The figure is on him -- the light hits the creature's
	face. IT'S WORF!

					WORF
			I heard you screaming. I was
			coming to help.

					RIKER
			Help me? But I heard you cry out.

	Riker realizes something bizarre is going on.

					RIKER
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Transporter Chief, where do you
			show us over here?

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			We show... as approximately...

	The communication garbles and cuts out.

					RIKER
			Captain, do you read me?...

67   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard becomes concerned, as:

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			... having difficulties...

	The communication garbles and cuts out.

					PICARD
			Number One, come in!

	He pauses -- there is no response.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    31.

67   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Transporter Room, this is the
			captain. We are out of contact
			with the away team. Beam them
			back, immediately.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			I have lost the lock on them.

68   INT. USS YAMATO - CORRIDOR

	Riker, inspecting the corridor walls closely with his
	tricorder. Worf, touching his insignia.

					WORF
			Nothing on my communicator, sir.

	Worf steps over to a com panel on the corridor wall.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Computer, on.

	Nothing happens.

					RIKER
				(looks around)
			Let's find a turbolift to the
			bridge.

69   OMITTED

70   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is at his command station, very concerned.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room -- have you been
			able to establish a lock?

	Picard gets no answer. Then suddenly the bridge goes
	DARK. Every system shuts off -- the emergency lights
	come on. Everyone remains at their station -- tension
	but no panic.

					PICARD
			Initiate full check -- all
			systems.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    32.

71   ANGLE ON GEORDI

	at bridge Engineering Station.

					GEORDI
			Engineering section, report. What
			is our situation?

	There is no response.

72
thru	OMITTED
83

A84	INT. USS YAMATO - CORRIDOR

	As Riker and Worf approach the turbolift, Riker scans
	the corridor wall with his tricorder.

					RIKER
			This isn't a Federation ship.
			The walls are not tritanium...
			close, but it's a material beyond
			our technology.
				(he then leads the way
				 to the turbolift)
			Let's get to the bridge.
			Somewhere there must be an answer
			to all of this.

	As they approach, the turbolift doors open. Instead of
	it being the turbolift, it's the bridge, weirdly
	lighted. It's identical to the Enterprise, but devoid
	of people.

	Worf and Riker exchange looks. They cautiously enter.

B84	INT. USS YAMATO - MAIN BRIDGE

	The turbolift doors close behind them. Riker then
	turns as if to re-enter the turbolift. The doors open
	-- but it's not the turbolift... it's a duplicate of
	the bridge.

	Riker and Worf again exchange looks.

					RIKER
			Wait -- if you go through there...
			where will you be?

					WORF
			On the bridge.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    33.

B84	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			But we are on the bridge.

					WORF
			Should I continue?

					RIKER
			Yes -- move out. Let's see what
			happens.

	They both step through the door.

C84	ANOTHER ANGLE - USS YAMATO SECOND BRIDGE

	They have in effect:

					WORF
			Is it the same bridge?

					RIKER
			... Or did we just step from one
			bridge to another bridge?

	Worf crosses to another door, as Riker moves to the
	center of the bridge.

C84A	INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Illuminated by the emergency lights, everyone's
	remaining very calm, under control. Suddenly some of
	the bridge stations return to normal.

					DATA
			Captain! I have a star fix.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	A small swarm of stars appears in the center of the
	dark screen.

					WESLEY
			It's an opening, sir.

					DATA
			Confirm, navigation is possible.

					WESLEY
			Should I set a course?

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    34.

C84A	CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Transporter Room. Do you have
			a fix on the away team?

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			Negative.

D84	INT. USS YAMATO BRIDGE - WORF

	as he approaches the second set of doors. The doors
	open -- and once again it's the bridge. Worf pauses.
	Then steps through.

E84	RIKER

	As he watches the door close behind Worf, he hears from
	behind him:

					WORF (O.S.)
			Commander.

	Riker turns. It's Worf, standing in front of the doors.
	The frustration of this bizarre -- whatever it is -- can
	be seen on Worf's face.

F84	IN A SERIES OF SHOTS - INTERCUT WITH RIKER'S
REACTION

	Worf turns and exits - only to appear on the other side
	of the bridge. He roars... rushes to another set of
	doors. Exits, only to again reappear coming out of
	another set of doors. Worf's emotions quickly escalate
	to rage. He turns and throws himself at the doors --
	hoping somehow by force to change the sequence. But
	the doors open and he once again bursts out of the
	doors on the opposite side of the bridge. Worf charges
	for another set. He's on the verge of being out of
	control. He is about to continue his manic charge,
	when he catches himself.

					WORF
				(to himself)
			At ease, Lieutenant! At EASE!

	His own words calm him. He stops... but his
	frustration is more difficult for him to control.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    35.

G84	INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			The star fix is fading.

					PICARD
			Haskell, lock on to the Yamato
			with the tractor beam. We leave
			together.

	HASKELL manipulates some controls.

					HASKELL
			I can't make the lock.

					DATA
			Captain. The star fix is fading.

					PICARD
			Let it go, Data.

					HASKELL
			But, sir, we can get out.

					PICARD
			Let it go.

	On the viewscreen, stars fade.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			Bridge, I've re-established
			contact with the away team.

					WESLEY
				(indicating Main Viewer)
			The Yamato's beginning to fade
			out, Captain.

	On the Main Viewer, the USS Yamato is beginning to grow
	HAZY.

85   INT. USS YAMATO - MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and Worf hurrying INTO SCENE. Riker is touching
	his emblem for intercom use.

					RIKER
			Come in, come in Enterprise.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			Hold position, away team. I've
			got you. We are bringing you
			home!

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT THREE    36.

86   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	On the Main Viewer the image of the USS Yamato FADING
	AWAY.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room, hurry!

					WESLEY
			Captain, it's almost gone.

	Suddenly the Yamato FADES OUT.

87   OMITTED

87A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	as Riker and Worf STACK UP. Riker steps instantly off
	the pad and heads for the exit.

87B  INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	as Riker and Worf step off the turbolift.

					RIKER
			What the hell's going on?

					PICARD
			Are you all right, Number One?

					RIKER
			Yes, but I've had it. Let's put
			all this technology and computers
			to work -- figure out what's going
			on -- and get the hell out of
			here.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

88   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Picard, Wesley and Troi seating themselves -- as Riker,
	Data, Worf, and Pulaski seat themselves.

					RIKER
				(angry)
			A ship that was almost the Yamato,
			existing in a "hole in space,"
			no crew aboard -- what's the
			purpose?

					DATA
			Add to it an attack by a
			nonexistent Romulan vessel, it
			does suggest an interesting
			question: "Was our away team even
			over there?"

					RIKER
			If we weren't over there, where
			the hell were we?

					HASKELL
			Captain, I have re-established
			the star fix.

	They look at the viewscreen which shows a cluster of
	stars -- TWINKLING in the distance.

					RIKER
			Great.

	Looks to Picard, who nods his approval.

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			Set course -- velocity -- warp two.

					WESLEY
			Course and speed set.

					PICARD
			Engage.

	There is a moment of relief as everyone feels that this
	has at last come to an end.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    38.

88   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I have lost contact.

					PICARD
			What?

					HASKELL
			The star fix is gone.

	There is a pause as Data inputs on his computer.

					DATA
			Sir, it is not in the same sector.
			But another opening has appeared.

					PICARD
			On screen.

88A  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	to favor the viewscreen. A patch of stars appears
	in the swirl.

					PICARD
			Set a course for those stars.
			Warp six.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir -- warp six.

	As they watch, the starfield -- which should be getting
	larger -- begins to fade, and finally disappears.

					DATA
			I have lost the signal.

					RIKER
			Damn it.

					PICARD
			All stop.

	As they watch the screen, a third and even larger field
	of stars appears on the viewscreen.

					DATA
			Captain...

					PICARD
			I know Data, I can see it.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    39.

88A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			This game is now wearing very
			thin.

					PICARD
			Hold this position.
				(to Troi)
			Counselor, you have said you
			sensed no intelligence behind all
			of this. You haven't changed in
			that belief?

89   OMITTED

90   EMPHASIZING TROI

	She takes a moment, apparently considering Picard's
	question at many levels. Then:

					TROI
			I'm not so certain of that now,
			Captain. I do sense something
			unusual about all this...

	She is puzzled, troubled.

					PICARD
			Perhaps a different level of
			consciousness?

					TROI
			An intelligence so vast it eluded
			me? Yes, perhaps.

91
thru	OMITTED
93

94   ANGLE - INCLUDING TROI AND PULASKI

	both intent upon the Main Viewer image, where the star
	window continues to twinkle.

					PULASKI
				(almost to herself)
			Rats in a maze.

	Troi looks over at the Doctor.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    40.

94   CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(quietly)
			Exactly!

					PICARD
			Explain.

					PULASKI
			Everything we've been through
			reminds me of a laboratory
			experiment. As though something
			were testing our responses to
			stimuli.

					PICARD
			Are you suggesting we're in some
			kind of laboratory?

					PULASKI
			Yes.

	Reactions.

95   ANGLE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	where the starfield grows larger.

					WESLEY
			The opening seems closer,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			We're finished with being led
			about this way.

					RIKER
			Agreed, Captain. Hold present
			position.

96   OMITTED

97   COMMAND AREA

	as the images try to tempt Picard away from his
	decision. Troi nods.

					TROI
			Good. Don't satisfy its
			curiosity.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    41.

98   EMPHASIZING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Suddenly, a visage like the bridge crew has never
	seen! A great human eye is peering in.

99   PANNING WORF (OPTICAL)

	who has leapt down from his bridge level, major phaser
	in hand as if to protect the rest of the bridge crew.
	But now facing the strange IMAGE with phaser in hand,
	Worf seems uncertain what to do next.

					NAGILUM
			Why are you so alarmed when I've
			gone to such trouble to look just
			like you?

100  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Riker speaks calmly to the security lieutenant.

					RIKER
			Return to your position,
			Lieutenant.

					WORF
			Sir... ?

					DATA
			Captain, sensors show nothing out
			there. Absolutely nothing.

					GEORDI
				(half to self)
			It's a damned ugly nothing.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of
			the USS Enterprise.
				(firmer now)
			... representing a Federation of
			planets in this part of the
			galaxy.
				(waits)
			Can you identify whoever or
			whatever you are?

					NAGILUM
			NAGILUM!

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    42.

100  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(to Data; quietly)
			Speaks right out for something
			your sensors say isn't there,
			Data.

					PICARD
			We've still no idea of what you
			represent.

	Nagilum's eyes have seemed to center on Data. Its
	voice MODERATES.

					NAGILUM
			"Data."

					DATA
			Nagilum?

					NAGILUM
			You are of different construction
			than the others. Interesting.

	Worf has lowered his phaser, but stays very alert as
	he returns to his security position. Meanwhile,
	Nagilum's eyes seem to move from one bridge crewmember
	to another.

					NAGILUM
				(continuing)
			Picard... Riker... Geordi...
			Wesley...

	Pulaski is suddenly moved forward as if shoved by an
	invisible hand. Whatever the nature of the force, it
	twirls her around for inspection.

					NAGILUM
				(continuing)
			What are you? Your construction
			also differs.

					PULASKI
			My "construction"... ?

					DATA
			Perhaps referring to your gender.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    43.

100  CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
			Yes, I see...
				(toward the viewscreen)
			There are minor differences. I
			am what we call a "female."

	Pulaski is "shoved" forward as suddenly, then turned
	around for inspection.

					NAGILUM
			I understand. The masculine and
			the feminine.

					PICARD
			It is the way in which we
			propagate our species.

					NAGILUM
			Please demonstrate how this is
			accomplished.

					PULASKI
			Not likely.

					PICARD
			Whatever you are, your actions
			are not welcome.

					WORF
			Let me put up the shields, sir.

					DATA
			Our sensors do not show anything
			there, Worf.

101
thru	OMITTED
102

103  INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	where Nagilum still seems to peer in through the Main
	Viewer. Its eyes now move to Picard.

					NAGILUM
			Your life-form surprises me more
			and more. Is it also true that
			you have only a limited existence?
				(waits, then)
			Answer!

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    44.

103  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What information do you want?
			I don't understand the question.

					NAGILUM
			You exist -- and then you cease
			to exist. Your minds call it
			"death."

	At that moment, there is a CRY OF PAIN from the Aft
	Section -- and they turn. Holding his head as though
	it were about to explode, HASKELL staggers back from
	the damaged console. He screams again.

					NAGILUM
				(continuing)
			How interesting.

104  ANGLE - FAVORING HASKELL

	Haskell sinks to his knees, moaning in agony... then
	pitches forward and lies still. Doctor Pulaski has
	been hurrying toward him, now kneels and checks his
	vital signs. She uses a power-hypo on him once, twice.
	Then she shakes her head to Picard.

105  ANOTHER ANGLE

	Worf has moved in fast too, kneels.

					WORF
			Sickbay?

					PULASKI
			It won't help. The body is
			already cold.

106  ANGLE - FAVORING PICARD AND NAGILUM (OPTICAL)

	as Picard turns angrily toward the Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			We cannot allow you to do that!
			We'll fight you...

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FOUR    45.

106  CONTINUED:

					NAGILUM
				(interrupting; VOICE
				 BOOMING)
			To understand death, I must amass
			information on every aspect of
			it, every kind of dying. The
			experiments shouldn't take more
			than a third of your crew, maybe
			half.

	OFF reactions:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE    46.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

107  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	with the same distant cluster of stars.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42194.7.
			It is obvious that whatever we
			have met sees no value in our kind
			of life-form. How do we fight
			something that both is...

108  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Geordi, Troi, Pulaski, and Worf
	are in conference.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... and is not there?

					TROI
			I can sense this much. We are
			unimportant to it.

					WORF
			In a battle for survival, Captain,
			thirty to fifty percent
			casualties...

					PULASKI
			... Would be appalling...

					WORF
			... But within acceptable limits.

					RIKER
			This is not a battle, Lieutenant.

					TROI
			A "laboratory experiment" would
			be the closest comparison.

					PICARD
			Is there any reason for not
			believing this Nagilum?

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE    47.

108  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			No.

					DATA
			All evidence indicates he is
			willing and able to do what he
			proposes.

					PICARD
			Agreed. Under the circumstances
			-- there is only one decision.
			I will not stand by and watch
			while half of my crew is
			slaughtered.

					DATA
			Sir... I do not believe there is
			anything you can do to prevent
			it.

					PICARD
			No. But I can control it.

					PULASKI
			How?

					PICARD
			By destroying the Enterprise.

					PULASKI
				(to Picard)
			Isn't that like curing the disease
			by killing the patient?

					RIKER
			At least it's better than
			standing by helplessly and dying.

					PULASKI
			Why do I feel this may not have
			been the best time to join this
			ship? I'll be in Sickbay if I'm
			needed.

	Pulaski exits. Data, Troi and Geordi rise and go out
	after her. Wesley and Worf start out. Worf pauses at
	the door:

					WORF
			I will be at my station, Captain.

    STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE    48.

108  CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard and Riker remain at the table... each with his
	own thoughts. Then they both rise and go out...

109  INT. CORRIDOR

	The door to the turbolift opens. Picard and Riker step
	out.

110  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Picard and Riker enter the Engineering Section and move
	to either side of the console. After a beat, Picard
	reaches out and places his hand on the panel.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Recognize Picard... Jean-Luc...

	Riker places his hand on the opposite panel.

					COMPUTER VOICE)
				(continuing)
			Recognize Riker... William T.

					PICARD
			Initiate auto-destruct sequence.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Does Riker... William T. concur?

					RIKER
			I do. Initiate auto-destruct
			sequence.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			What is the desired time interval?

					PICARD
			Stand by.
				(turns to Riker)
			Interesting question. How long
			to prepare to die?

					RIKER
			Which is the least painful to our
			crew? Move to it quickly? Or
			take time to prepare for it
			thoroughly?

	They sit silently for a moment.

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         49.

110  CONTINUED:

					RIKER)
				(continuing)
			Hell, twenty minutes sounds like
			a nice round figure. Can we do
			that?

					PICARD
			The latest program allows it.

	They exchange a look. Picard turns to the computer.

					PICARD)
				(continuing)
			Initiate auto-destruct in twenty
			minutes.

	Picard and Riker turn to leave as the clock begins its
	electronic countdown to auto-destruct.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Twenty minutes to auto-destruct,
			mark.

	They exit. Then, in the empty room:

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing)
			Nineteen minutes, fifty seconds...

111  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	hovering in space with the still-distant star
	patterns.

112  INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	The captain is lying on his bunk, staring at the
	ceiling as DEBUSSY'S "CLAIR DE LUNE" PLAYS. CAMERA
	MOVES IN to examine the expressions passing over
	Picard's features as he listens. After several moments
	of this, his door CHIME SOUNDS.

					PICARD
			Come.

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         50.

113  TO INCLUDE TROI

	entering as if hesitant to disturb the captain at this
	time. Picard straightens into a sitting position,
	looks questioningly at her.

					TROI
			Our destroying ourselves won't
			change its mind. I could feel
			that.

					PICARD
				(somewhat surprised)
			You didn't mention you were that
			certain.

					TROI
			I was wrong not to tell you,
			Captain. And your decision may
			also be wrong.

	Picard starts to say something, but it's INTERRUPTED
	BY ANOTHER SOUND from the door.

					PICARD
			Yes? Come in, please.

114  TO INCLUDE DATA

	as he enters, hesitant too.

					DATA
			I have a question, sir.
				(sits)
			What is death?

					PICARD
			You've picked probably the most
			difficult of all questions, Data.

	There is the beginning of a twinkle in Picard's eyes
	again. It is the sort of question that his mind loves.

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         51.

114  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Some explain it by inventing
			gods wearing their own form...
			and argue that the purpose of the
			entire universe is to maintain
			themselves in their present form
			in an Earth-like garden which
			will give them pleasure through
			all eternity. And at the other
			extreme, assuming that is an
			"extreme," are those who prefer
			the idea of our blinking into
			nothingness with all our
			experiences, hopes and dreams only
			an illusion.

					DATA
			Which do you believe?

114A CLOSE ON PICARD

	considering the question.

					PICARD
			Considering the marvelous
			complexity of our universe, its
			clockwork perfection, its balances
			of this against that... matter,
			energy, gravitation, time,
			dimension, pattern, I believe
			our existence must mean more than
			a meaningless illusion. I prefer
			to believe that my and your
			existence goes beyond Euclidian
			and other "practical" measuring
			systems... and that, in ways
			we cannot yet fathom, our
			existence is part of a reality
			beyond what we understand now
			as reality.

	A moment of silence, then:

					TROI
			We should not let ourselves die,
			Jean-Luc!

	Picard is startled by the fact this statement comes
	from Troi of all people. Geordi has ENTERED as:

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         52.

114A CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I agree with her, Captain.

					TROI
			If only half of us live, I prefer
			to take my chances on being one
			that does.

					GEORDI
			Yes. It's wrong of you to force
			us into this...

					DATA
			It is wrong...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Yes, this is very wrong. None
			of you should be reacting like
			this.

115  PICARD

	as he strides to the Companel on his cabin wall. CLOSE
	ANGLE - as he touches it:

					PICARD
			Computer, locate Commander Data.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Commander Data is on the bridge.

	Picard turns.

116  WIDER ANGLE - PICARD AND ENTIRE CABIN

	No one is there! There's a look of astonishment on
	his face. Except for himself, the cabin is empty.

					PICARD
			It's not going to work, Nagilum.

	Picard stands there, for a beat.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we are clear. We are
			out of the void.

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         53.

116  CONTINUED:

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			It's gone, Captain -- we can abort
			the auto-destruct.

					PICARD
			Hold, Number One.

					RIKER
			But...

					PICARD
			Hold.

	As Picard exits.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Fifty seconds to auto-destruct.

117  OMITTED

117A INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	There is the familiar starfield on the viewscreen as
	Picard enters from the turbolift.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Thirty seconds to auto-destruct.

					DATA
			Captain, we are clear of the
			void. You may stop the
			auto-destruct.

					PICARD
			Data, on any heading -- warp six
			-- now!

117B
thru	OMITTED
117C

117D EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	stretches into warp.

117E INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard's resolve is undiminished.

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         54.

117E CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Captain.

					PICARD
			I don't believe it, Number One.
			It could still be part of the
			illusion. Data, report.

					DATA
			All navigational systems confirm
			-- we are at warp six -- on
			course...

	No one even breathes for a long moment...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Ten seconds to auto-destruct.
			Nine seconds. Eight seconds.
			Seven seconds... Six seconds...

					DATA
			... to the Morgana Quadrant.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Five seconds. Four seconds...

					PICARD
			Troi?

					TROI
			It's gone, Captain. I no longer
			sense its presence.

					PICARD
			Abort auto-destruct sequence.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Three seconds. Two seconds...
			Riker, William T. Do you concur?

					RIKER
				(relieved)
			Yes! Absolutely! I do indeed
			concur! Wholeheartedly!

					PICARD
			A simple "yes" would have been
			sufficient, Number One.

					RIKER
			I didn't want there to be any
			chance of a misunderstanding.

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         55.

117E CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard nods, then calmly exits to his Ready Room.

					GEORDI
			He sure held that bluff to the
			last second.

					RIKER
				(laughs)
			What bluff?

117F INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is at his desk.

					PICARD
			Well, Nagilum... I hope you got
			what you needed.

	A moment, then the Intruder MATERIALIZES on the small
	viewscreen. The image is filled with static.

					NAGILUM
			You have provided me with much
			more than I needed...

					PICARD
			Why did you release us? You
			could have seen how we faced
			death.

					NAGILUM
			It wasn't necessary. I have
			learned all I needed to know.
			Would you like me to share some
			of my conclusions?

					PICARD
			I'm not interested.

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         56.

117F CONTINUED:

					NAGILUM
			Of course you are. You are too
			inquisitive not to want to know.
				(he pauses)
			You seem to find no tranquility
			in anything. You struggle against
			the inevitable. You thrive on
			conflict. You are selfish, yet
			you value loyalty. You are rash,
			quick to judge, slow to change.
			It's amazing you've survived.
			Be that as it may -- as species,
			we have no common ground. You
			are too aggressive. Too hostile.
			Too militant.

					PICARD
			During this period, you too have
			been evaluated. It would seem
			we have at least one thing in
			common.

					NAGILUM
			Oh?

					PICARD
			Curiosity.

					NAGILUM
			The point is well taken, Captain.
			Perhaps that is a trait we share.

					PICARD
			Then perhaps we'll meet again.
			But next time, it will be out
			here among the stars.

	The STATIC CRACKLES Nagilum off and Picard stands for
	a beat at the blank screen.

117G INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard takes his command chair.

					PICARD
			Put us back on course, at warp
			three.

					WESLEY
			Warp three, sir...

         STAR TREK: "Where Silence... " - 9/27/88 - ACT FIVE         57.

117G CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			And Ensign -- let's give any holes
			a wide berth.

118  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it accelerates to warp three and disappears in the
	distance.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             




                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                    "Elementary, Dear Data" 
                          #40272-129 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Brian Alan Lane 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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                   2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                    OCTOBER 12, 1988

     STAR TREK: "Elementary, Dear Data" - 10/12/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "Elementary, Dear Data" 

                             CAST                               
                                
                PICARD             SHERLOCK HOLMES (DATA)
                RIKER              DOCTOR JOHN H. WATSON (GEORDI)
                DATA               INSPECTOR G. LESTRADE
                PULASKI            JABEZ WILSON
                TROI               PIE MAN
                GEORDI             PROFESSOR JAMES MORIARTY
                WORF               PROSTITUTE (WHORE)
                WESLEY             THUG
                                   RUFFIAN
                ASSISTANT ENGINEER 
                 (CLANCY)          Non-Speaking
                                     MAN
                Voice-Over           STREET VENDORS
                  COMPUTER VOICE     PENNY POSTMEN
                                     BOBBIES
                                     STREET URCHINS
                                     BARRISTERS
                                     BUSINESSMEN
                                     LADIES
                                     LAMPLIGHTERS
                                     TARTS
                                     SAILORS
                                     YOUTH
                                     THUGS
                                     PROSTITUTES
                                     BEGGARS
                                     CROWD
                                     THE PODY
                                     WOMAN
                                     BOBBY
                                     TWO DRUNKEN SEAMEN
                                     TWO WHORES  
                                     TWO BEGGARS

                                     Voice-Over
                                       COACHMAN

     STAR TREK: "Elementary, Dear Data" - 10/12/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "Elementary, Dear Data" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              CORRIDOR -
                TURBOLIFT
                HOLODECK
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              GEORDI'S OFFICE
              HOLODECK -
                HOLMES' SITTING ROOM
                CONTROL FOYER
                LONDON STREET
                ALLEYWAY
                WAREHOUSE
                N.D. BUILDING
                MORIARTY'S LAIR
              TEN-FORWARD
              MAIN BRIDGE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE

       STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                    "Elementary, Dear Data"  
                       
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

A1	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is motionless.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42486.3.
			We have arrived on station at
			coordinates -- three-six-two-
			nine-mark-five-eight-four,
			three days early for our
			rendezvous with USS Victory.
			There is nothing to do now, but
			hold this position and wait.

1    INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR AT TURBOLIFT

	as the doors snap open and DATA comes out, hurries down
	the corridor toward the Engineering Section. He
	appears concerned about something.

2    INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	as Data hurries in from the corridor to the ASSISTANT
	ENGINEER, a pert redhead female, who is on duty.

					ASSISTANT ENGINEER
			Yes, Commander?

					DATA
			Is there a problem? Chief
			Engineer La Forge called for me.
			"Urgent!"

					ASSISTANT ENGINEER
			Oh, of course.
				(indicates)
			He's over there with the Victory.

	A very puzzled Data heads in the direction indicated.

       STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - TEASER       2.

3    INT. GEORDI'S OFFICE

	where GEORDI is making an adjustment on a computer
	panel. Data enters.

					DATA
			I just had a strange conversation
			with your assistant. Although
			it is three days until we
			rendezvous with Starship Victory,
			she...

					GEORDI
				(grins; overlapping)
			She believes it has already
			arrived.
				(indicates)
			But not the starship, my friend.
			The original!

4    PAN SHOT

	as Geordi leads Data to an Engine Room corner we
	haven't seen so far. It is indeed the Victory sitting
	there, a nearly completed five-foot model of it!
	Geordi leads Data to it, then kneels and begins putting
	some finishing touches on the model.

					GEORDI
			This is my gift to Starship
			Victory's Captain Zimbata.

5    CLOSE ON THE VICTORY MODEL

	including Geordi's hands (establishing scale) as he
	works on it.

					DATA
			Ah, most unusual.

6    MEDIUM SHOT

	Geordi, Data and model.

					GEORDI
			I served as an ensign under him.
				(indicates model)
			I wish he'd been in command of
			this Victory. Wind and sail,
			that's the proper way to move a
			ship.

       STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - TEASER       3.

6    CONTINUED:

	Geordi reaches in the model, adjusts something, CAMERA
	MOVING IN as Data crouches to watch, puzzled.

					DATA
			But your Starfleet specialty, my
			friend, is antimatter power,
			dilithium regulators...

					GEORDI
			Which is exactly why this
			fascinates me. Data, it's human
			nature to love what we don't have.
			Simpler days!
				(indicates model)
			While stringing this rigging, I
			was dreaming of sail handling
			and...

					DATA
			This is not a computer simulation?

					GEORDI
			Data, the entire point of
			something like this is to hand
			make it.

	Data is leaning in, inspecting it even more carefully.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Just as you have used Old England
			in a hobby of your own.

					DATA
			Geordi... your message said
			"urgent."

					GEORDI
			And it is, my friend. While we
			wait to rendezvous with Victory,
			we have time for me to be Watson.

	Geordi produces a package, extends it to Data. Data
	pulls from the package a meerschaum pipe.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			More properly, your Watson.

       STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - TEASER       4.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

	It is the "Sherlock Holmes" pipe that Data used once
	before and Data is obviously delighted with it. He
	picks it up, tests the heft of it, moves it to his
	lips.

					DATA
			My Watson?

7    WIDER ANGLE

	as Geordi stands; indicates model.

					GEORDI
			You've seen my dream adventure...
			now let me share in one of yours.

	Data considers this, then lifts the meerschaum to
	the lips again, plays it as "Holmes."

					DATA
			Ah, yes. Yes, my dear colleague,
			that does seem only fair.

	The assistant engineer has entered to check a computer
	reading and Geordi beckons to her, indicates the model
	Victory.

					GEORDI
			I'll be gone awhile, Clancy. See
			that no one touches this!

					ASSISTANT ENGINEER
			Aye, sir. And where can I reach
			you?

					DATA
			He can be reached at 221B Baker
			Street.

					ASSISTANT ENGINEER
			Sir?

	But the two of them are already exiting.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

8    INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR AT HOLODECK

	Data and Geordi are in front of the Holodeck entrance,
	programming the COMPUTER. Geordi (dressed as WATSON)
	is wearing Victorian trousers, waistcoat and tie,
	jacket and bowler. Data is dressed in the classic
	style of SHERLOCK HOLMES.

					DATA
			Computer -- select at random a
			mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
			where I will play Sherlock Holmes
			and Lieutenant La Forge will be
			Doctor Watson.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Program complete -- you may enter.

	The Holodeck doors open onto:

9    INT. HOLODECK - THE SITTING ROOM AT 221B BAKER
	STREET - THE DIGS OF MR. SHERLOCK HOLMES - DAY (OPTICAL)

	The Holodeck doors become a wall of Holmes' sitting
	room. It's all there. A perfect duplication of
	Sherlock Holmes' famous sitting room.

					DATA
			Excellent.

	The unlit oil lamps, the bookcase, the stick rack, the
	fireplace and its softly flaming fire within, the
	jack-knife stuck in the mantelpiece, the Persian
	slipper tobacco pouch, the chemical bottles and
	microscope, the deerstalker cap and cape-backed
	overcoat, the spirit case and gasogene, a pistol, the
	"V.R." script of bullet holes in one wall...

					GEORDI
			Look at all of the detail... and
			everything here has some
			significance?

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      6.

9    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Holmes collected nothing -- neither
			trinkets nor thoughts which were
			not specifically significant to
			him.

10   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data surveys the room for authenticity -- Geordi makes
	a walk around the room, picking up articles and
	identifying them. He picks up a tie pin.

					GEORDI
			This?

					DATA
			The emerald tie pin presented to
			Holmes by Queen Victoria after
			he solved the theft of the
			Bruce-Partington plans.

	He touches a book.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			A copy of Whitaker's Almanack
			which provided Holmes the key to
			the secret code in "The Valley
			of Fear."

	He picks up a snuff box from the mantel.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			The snuff box of Wilhelm
			Gottsreich Sigismond von Ormstein.

	Geordi marvels at the detail.

					GEORDI
			All right -- you solve the cases
			and get the gifts, what do I do?

					DATA
			Primarily as Doctor Watson, you
			keep a written record of
			everything I do for later
			publication.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      7.

11   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data steps over and picks up the violin.

					DATA
			And the famous Holmes violin.
			He purchased this in a pawn shop
			in Tottenham Court Road for
			fifty-five shillings, which he
			considered a very good investment.

	Geordi takes pen in hand to begin the journal.

					GEORDI
			In the hands of some, the violin
			is a wondrous thing, equally
			capable of stirring the soul to
			the heights of bliss as to the
			depths of despair...

11A  EMPHASIZING DATA (OPTICAL)

	as he picks up the bow... begins to play. His music
	is surprisingly lovely. CAMERA PANS to Geordi as he
	lowers the pen, impressed.

					GEORDI
			Incredible, Data! How can you
			play it like that?

					DATA
			Merely throwing myself into the
			part, Watson.

	Geordi picks up his pen again, begins writing:

					GEORDI
			In the masterful grasp of my
			friend, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, the
			violin ceases to be a musical
			instrument at all and becomes...

	Data puts down the violin as outside WE HEAR THE CLOMP
	OF HORSES' HOOVES AND THE YELL OF A COACHMAN.

					DATA
			Watson! We are about to have
			guests.

	Data digs into his pockets for his pipe. There is the
	SOUND OF FEET ON THE STAIRS, THEN A KNOCK AT THE
	DOOR...

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      8.

11A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Answer it, Watson -- let's not keep
			the good inspector waiting.

					GEORDI
			Inspector who?

					DATA
			Why Lestrade of course.

	Geordi's on his feet, heading for the door as there
	comes ANOTHER KNOCK, and LESTRADE'S VOICE:

					LESTRADE (O.S.)
			Holmes, are you there, man?

	Geordi fumbles slightly as he opens the door, and into
	the room come INSPECTOR G. LESTRADE and a MAN, wearing
	a double-breasted overcoat and bowler... Lestrade nods
	at Watson but crosses quickly toward Holmes as the man,
	his collar up to partially obscure his face, slides
	over to the darkest corner of the room and examines the
	chemistry apparatus there...

					LESTRADE
				(continuing)
			Thank the Almighty you're
			available tonight, Holmes, I'm
			in a deuce of a dilemma.

					DATA
			Then may I say your perturbation
			becomes you, Inspector Lestrade,
			whilst simultaneously affording
			me yet another chance to serve
			Queen and country.

					GEORDI
				(with a little laugh)
			Data, is that the way Holmes
			really talked?

					DATA
			Absolutely.

	Data steps over to the Persian slipper tobacco pouch,
	fills his pipe, tamps it, as:

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      9.

11A  CONTINUED: (2)

					LESTRADE
			Exactly... You see, this gentleman
			here --
				(indicates the man)
			-- the emissary of a foreign
			government -- has been the victim
			of a most accidentally wicked
			crime...

	The light over Watson's journal has flickered lower.
	Geordi, not quite sure of how it works, tries to adjust
	it and breaks Lestrade's concentration as the lamp goes
	completely dark.

					GEORDI
			Damn!
				(to Data)
			Haven't they invented electric
			lights by now?

					LESTRADE
			What, dear fellow?

					DATA
			Watson, please!
				(to Lestrade)
			Pray go on, Inspector.

					LESTRADE
			Well, to put the matter simply,
			Holmes, this man was accosted by
			gypsies bent on depriving him of
			his most valuable possessions...
			and, in the process of picking
			his pockets clean, the gypsies
			also happened to bag a photograph
			this man was carrying --

	Data reaches for the lapel of the Man's overcoat, and
	RIPS it down, tearing it from top to bottom... and,
	from inside the lining of the coat's hem, Data
	withdraws a photograph!... which he hands to a
	surprised Lestrade...

					LESTRADE
				(continuing)
			Great Scott! It's the photograph!

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      10.

11A  CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			I believe, Inspector, that you
			will find that this emissary here
			works not for but against the King
			of Bohemia, and that photograph
			of the king and his ex-mistress
			is to be used as blackmail.
			Further, upon deeper reflection,
			you will deduce, as did I, that...

					GEORDI
				(in disgust)
			Computer, freeze program. Exit!

	A set of Holodeck exit doors appears, parting TO REVEAL
	the interior corridor of the Enterprise... the Holodeck
	characters freeze. Geordi strides toward the exit.

					DATA
			Where are you going?

					GEORDI
			I'm done.

					DATA
			But I was just about to reveal
			that the "sir" is in fact a
			"madame," and that...

					GEORDI
			Forget it, Data.

	And Geordi strides out... Data puzzles over matters
	for a beat, and then he follows. The Holodeck doors
	close behind them.

12   INT. ENTERPRISE - TEN-FORWARD

	Geordi and Data are sitting at a table near the
	windows. The Enterprise is not moving.

					GEORDI
			What was the point to going onto
			the Holodeck?

					DATA
			To solve a Sherlock Holmes
			mystery.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      11.

12   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Exactly, but, you've got them all
			memorized. The first time someone
			opens their mouth, you've got it
			solved. So, there's really no
			mystery. If there's no mystery...
			there's no game... no game...
			no fun.

	Geordi feels like he is being too emphatic.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			I'm not angry with you, Data,
			really... It's just that... we
			go to all the trouble to arrange
			time to come down to the Holodeck,
			to get the proper wardrobe, to
			get into character, and, boom,
			it barely gets started and you
			jump to the end. See, I was
			looking forward to the chase.

					DATA
			Then I should have extended the
			sequence of events.

					GEORDI
			I'm not getting through. The fun
			of the program is the attempt to
			solve a mystery.

					DATA
			That is exactly what we were
			doing.

					PULASKI (O.S.)
			You are wasting your breath,
			Lieutenant.

	And, from behind, DOCTOR PULASKI'S VOICE:

	Data and Geordi look around to find PULASKI sitting
	there, facing the opposite direction.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			Saying that to Data is asking a
			computer not to compute.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      12.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Am I so different from you,
			Doctor? Can you cease thinking
			on command?

					PULASKI
			In medicine I face many puzzles
			to which I do not know the answer.

					GEORDI
			She's right, Data. You always
			know the answer.

					PULASKI
			To feel the thrill of a victory...
			there must be the possibility of
			failure.
				(to Data)
			Where's the victory winning a
			battle you can't possibly lose?

					DATA
			Are you suggesting that there is
			some value in losing?

					PULASKI
				(enthusiastic))
			Yes. That's the great teacher.
			We humans often learn more from
			a mistake or a failure than we
			do from an easy success. But not
			you -- all your learning is by
			rote. To you it's all
			memorization and recitation.

					GEORDI
			I don't know about that.
			Deductive reasoning is Data's
			strength.

					PULASKI
			Yes, Holmes as well, but Holmes
			also understood the human soul.
			Those dark flecks which drive
			us... which turn the innocent to
			the evil. That understanding is
			beyond Data. It comes from "life"
			experience -- which he doesn't have
			-- combined with human intuition
			for which he cannot be programmed.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      13.

12   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			I disagree -- totally.

					PULASKI
			His victory at playing Sherlock
			Holmes is just a blind mimicry,
			a collection of bits and bytes
			of information without any true
			understanding.

					GEORDI
			You're being unfair.

					PULASKI
			I don't think so, Lieutenant.
			Your artificial friend wouldn't
			have a prayer of solving a Holmes
			mystery which he hasn't read.

					DATA
			I have read them all.

					GEORDI
			Maybe the computer could create
			one in the style of Holmes...
			where you wouldn't know the
			outcome.

					PULASKI
			Like I said, he wouldn't have a
			prayer.

					DATA
				(to Pulaski)
			I accept your challenge, Doctor.

					GEORDI
			Good for you, Data.

					DATA
			We will return to the Holodeck
			and I will dare it to defeat me,
			and you Madam are invited to be
			a witness.

					PULASKI
			I wouldn't miss it.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT ONE      14.

12   CONTINUED: (4)

	Pulaski raises her glass to toast agreement... and she
	drinks the last swallow, now rises and leads Data away
	from the table... And Geordi stands to follow.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The great vessel is parked.

14   INT. HOLODECK - CONTROL FOYER

	Geordi dressed as Watson, Data as Holmes... and
	Pulaski in upper class Victorian finery, layers and
	layers of it. She fans herself with her hand as Data
	activates the Holodeck console and inputs a sequence...

					PULASKI
			I've never been so hot in all my
			life -- are these clothes really
			necessary?

					GEORDI
			Believe me, you'd feel out of
			place without them... Just wait
			'til you see our Holodeck, you'll
			swear you've actually been sent
			back to nineteenth century
			England.

					PULASKI
			Presuming I don't pass out first.

	She fans herself all the more... and Data's still
	inputting, as:

					DATA
			The Victorians believed that any
			form of nudity was immoral... In
			fact, they not only covered up
			all people from head to toe, but
			they even went so far as to put
			skirts and cuffs and sleeves on
			the arms and legs of furniture.
				(finishes inputting)
			I have instructed the computer
			to give us a Sherlock Holmes-type
			problem, but not one specifically
			written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

					GEORDI
			So this will be something new,
			something created by the computer?

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      16.

14   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Exactly.
				(now eyes Pulaski)
			Will that be sufficient, Doctor?

					PULASKI
			We'll see.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Program complete -- you may enter.

15   INT. HOLODECK - LONDON STREET - NIGHT

	The Holodeck doors open, REVEALING Victorian London.
	They step forward into the street scene. We see the
	awe on Pulaski's face as she gazes up and down this
	busy thoroughfare of horse-drawn carts, hansom cabs...
	There are STREET VENDORS, PENNY POSTMEN, BOBBIES,
	STREET URCHINS begging for tuppence, BARRISTERS in
	white wigs, BUSINESSMEN, LADIES, LAMPLIGHTERS, TARTS,
	SAILORS -- the full panoply of London denizens, all
	ignoring the sooty fog and sounds that waft through
	the scene...

					PIE MAN
				(his call)
			Pies, pies, Some are meat, Some
			are sweet, They're all the best...
			Pies... pies...

					WHORE
			You're a handsome one mister...
			shame to stay out here in the
			cold...

					PULASKI
			Very impressive.

					GEORDI
			Your first visit to the Holodeck,
			Doctor?

	The whore approaches a MAN we will recognize later as
	MORIARTY.

					WHORE
			How 'bout you deary... Want to
			get out of the fog?

	He ignores her.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      17.

15   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			First time on one with this level
			of sophistication. Now how does
			this work? The real London was
			over a hundred square miles in
			size.

	Data starts walking along the block, and Geordi and
	Pulaski follow closely, as:

					DATA
			This is no larger than the
			Holodeck, of course. So the
			computer adjusts by placing images
			of more distant perspectives on
			the Holodeck walls...

					GEORDI
			But with the image so perfect
			you'd have to touch the wall to
			know it was there. And the
			computer fools you in other ways.
				(Watson's accent)
			I say, Holmes, where shall we head
			-- the theatre? Rule's? Or
			perhaps a concert?

	Data stops walking, likewise freezing Geordi and
	Pulaski... and Data pulls out his pipe, methodically
	scans the scene, trying to determine their next move.
	SUDDENLY a YOUTH sprints out of the shadows carrying
	a sack and running for all he's worth. The Pie Man
	screams.

					PIE MAN
			Stop him. He stole my goods...

	Geordi moves to intercept the youth.

					DATA
			No. It is a ruse. This way.

	We FOLLOW Data's gesture to see a rather nondescript
	building by an alley -- a brass plaque on the building
	is unreadable at this distance... Now Data quickly
	crosses, with Geordi and Pulaski right on his heels.

16   REVERSE ANGLE - FROM THE STOOP OF N.D. BUILDING

					GEORDI
			But, Data, what's over here?

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      18.

16   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			What are you up to, Data? Tell
			us.

	They have reached the building -- and Data is squinting
	up at a rope which is dangling from a vent in the
	ceiling over the stoop, just by the front door...

17   CLOSE-UP - THE ROPE

	hanging down, with the door lock and the brass plaque
	just back of it... The plaque reads: "HOME OF THE
	RED-HEADED LEAGUE"...

					DATA
			The running man was a hoax. The
			real crime is here. And the
			intended victim -- is...

	Data looks along the street.

18   LONDON STREET - DATA'S POV

	Walking toward them is a florid-faced gentleman (JABEZ
	WILSON) with a fiery shock of red hair.

					DATA
			... that man. Mr. Jabez Wilson.
			Employee of the Red-Headed League,
			dupe of a gang of criminals.

19   DATA, GEORDI AND PULASKI (OPTICAL)

	Data indicates the plaque reads: "HOME OF THE
	RED-HEADED LEAGUE"...

					DATA
			I saw the plaque - "The Home of
			the Red-Headed League"... and this
			rope dangling from the vent, which
			enabled me to deduce that Mr.
			Jabez Wilson is coming here to
			meet a most distasteful and
			untimely demise. From this...

	Data reaches up and pulls the rope... and a snake --
	yellow with brownish speckles -- falls off the rope,
	hits the ground, slithers away...

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      19.

19   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Fraud. You didn't deduce
			anything. You simply recognized
			elements from two different Holmes
			stories. Fraud.

					DATA
			Reasoning from the general to the
			specific -- is that not the very
			definition of deduction? Is that
			not the way Sherlock Holmes
			worked?

	At about this time, the red-headed Mr. Wilson walks
	closer.

					PULASKI
			Fraud. Variations on a theme.
				(to Geordi)
			Now... now do you see my point?
			All he knows is what is stored
			in his memory banks. Inspiration
			-- original thought -- the true
			strength of Holmes is not possible
			for our friend.
				(to Data)
			I give you credit for your vast
			knowledge, but your circuits would
			just short out when confronted
			by a truly original mystery. It's
			elementary, dear Data.

					GEORDI
			We will just see whose circuits
			short out, Doctor.

	Geordi leads them back over to the exit.

					GEORDI
			Computer! Arch!

	And the arch MATERIALIZES. The street crowd pay no
	attention, except for one man (Moriarty) in b.g., who
	eyes it offhandedly.

					PULASKI
			Are you really sure you want to
			put yourself through this,
			Lieutenant? Better wilted laurels
			than none at all.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      20.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Computer, override previous
			programming. All right, now a
			program that definitely challenges
			Data.

					PULASKI
			It has to deal with events he has
			no previous knowledge of.

					GEORDI
				(thinks; then)
			Computer, in the Holmesian style,
			create a mystery to confound Data
			with an opponent who has the
			ability to defeat him.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Define parameters of the program.

					PULASKI
			What does that mean?

					GEORDI
			The computer wants to know how
			far to take the game.

					PULASKI
			You mean it's giving you a chance
			to limit your risk.

					GEORDI
			No, the parameters will be
			whatever is necessary to
			accomplish the directive.
				(turns to computer)
			Create an adversary capable of
			defeating Data.

	Geordi pushes some buttons to:

20
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      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      21.

B22	OMITTED

C22	INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE INCLUDING WORF AND
	RIKER (B.G.)

	Out of the corner of his eye, Worf catches a strange
	reading on his console.

					WORF
			What was that?

					RIKER
			Lieutenant?

					WORF
			An odd surge of power, sir.
				(rechecking console)
			It's gone now.

D22	INT. HOLODECK - LONDON STREET (OPTICAL)

	The Holodeck arch and doors DEMATERIALIZE. Data,
	Geordi and Pulaski are standing where we left them.
	They are looking at this London street and finding it
	totally different than when they last saw it. It seems
	a bit dirtier, peopled now with a scattering of THUGS,
	PROSTITUTES, and BEGGARS. It has a sense of danger
	which wasn't there before.

					PULASKI
			Interesting. The same London
			but... slightly different.

22   LONDON STREET - ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data leading them along it, looking for what is going
	to begin this mystery. Geordi is with him, Pulaski is
	a step behind. The prostitute comes out of the shadows
	and approaches Data:

					PROSTITUTE (WHORE)
			Hello, matey. For a few bob, I
			can put some color in your
			cheeks...

					DATA
			No thank you.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      22.

22   CONTINUED:

					PROSTITUTE
			"No thank you" is it?
				(points to thugs)
			Rather hand it over to them...

	Data leads the others past them.

23   DATA AND GEORDI

	as they move along the street. The PROSTITUTE motions
	to a COUPLE of dangerous THUGS, who are eyeballing Data
	and Geordi, and whisper behind their hands like a
	couple of thieves who see possible victims. Off to the
	side, PROFESSOR JAMES MORIARTY stands there as if
	momentarily dazed by something.

23A  EMPHASIZING MORIARTY (OPTICAL)

	as the same prostitute notices his odd look.

					PROSTITUTE
			Is something wrong, Professor?

	Moriarty opens his eyes, seems pleased by something.

					MORIARTY
			I... I feel like a new man.
				(looks around;
				 indicates)
			That dark man used the word
			"arch" and then... I wonder?
				(he tries it himself)
			"Arch."

	And just as it would for Data, the arch APPEARS.
	Moriarty steps over and inspects it while in the b.g.
	Data, Geordi and Pulaski move OUT OF SCENE.

					MORIARTY
			What have we here?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Computer, standing by.

	Moriarty reacts, then:

					MORIARTY
			What are you?

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      23.

23A  CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			If you refer to the arch you
			ordered, it provides computer
			control. Do you wish to input
			any commands?

					MORIARTY
			Not at this time.

	The arch DISAPPEARS.

					PROSTITUTE
				(frightened)
			Aii! It's dark magic, Moriarty.

	She exits down the street. But Moriarty seems pleased,
	looks in the direction where Data and the others went.

					MORIARTY
				(to himself)
			The best kind, I'm sure. But I
			need information.

	Hurrying, he heads in the direction where we last saw
	Data.

24   OMITTED

25   LONDON STREET - ANOTHER ANGLE

	As they move through the clutter of the street, Data
	and Geordi move slightly ahead. Geordi is anxious for
	the new adventure to begin. Pulaski lags a bit behind.

					GEORDI
			Data -- I mean... Holmes old boy,
			what are we looking for?

					DATA
			For whatever finds us, dear
			Watson.

	Suddenly there is an O.S. SCREAM! from Pulaski.

26   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data and Geordi spin around in response to find that
	Pulaski is gone.

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      24.

27   REVERSE ANGLE - FROM THE SIDEWALK

	to the alley entrance.

					DATA
				(as Holmes)
			She has been abducted.

					GEORDI
				(as Geordi)
			I think she's hiding. She's going
			to lead you on a wild goose chase
			and then recount the story to
			everyone between here and Alpha
			Centauri.

	Data's eye catches her shoe (now scuffed on top and
	sides).

28   THE TRAIL OF SCUFF MARKS

	which runs along the sidewalk, and to the nearby
	alley...

					DATA
			Watson -- a trail...

29   RESUME SCENE

					DATA
			Leading to the alley...
				(then in Holmesian
				 fashion, he continues)
			The doctor has been carried off
			by two men. One is tall -- a
			seaman. The other is shorter,
			left handed, and employed in a
			laboratory.

					GEORDI
			Left handed? And works in a lab?
			How do you know that?

      STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT TWO      25.

29   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			One set of footfalls are widely
			spaced with the uneven gait
			particular to seamen. The other
			set is evenly spaced -- closer
			together. Further, you can see
			on the ground the swirling scrapes
			made by his left shoe as he twists
			back presumably to see if he is
			being followed. Left footed,
			means left handed. The dark
			coloration of the scrapes are the
			leavings of natural rubber -- a
			type of non-conductive soles used
			by researchers experimenting with
			electricity.
				(he pauses)
			Finally, there can be no argument
			-- the game is afoot! Come,
			Watson!

	And Data charges off, following the trail leading to
	the alley... Geordi is right behind him.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

30   INT. HOLODECK - LONDON STREET - NIGHT

	Data and Geordi (as Holmes and Watson) turn off the
	street and enter the alley. THEIR FOOTFALLS ECHO...
	and they stand there, catching their breath, just
	listening... and WE HEAR OTHER RUNNING FOOTSTEPS
	AHEAD...

					DATA
			Hear that? What do those
			footfalls tell you, Watson?

					GEORDI
			That we're on the right track?

					DATA
			More particularly, that our
			opposition does indeed consist
			of two men... that one of them
			is carrying the bound and gagged
			Doctor Pulaski. We must hurry --

	Data scoots down the alley once more, Geordi in tow,
	as:

					GEORDI
			You know all this because you read
			it in a Holmes story, right?

					DATA
			Not at all... Since we do not hear
			the doctor's footfalls, we must
			presume she is being carried, and
			since we do not hear her calling
			for help, we know she is gagged.
			Further... both sets of footfalls
			are heavy and masculine -- one man
			seems to shuffle and stumble in
			an irregular pattern... Since the
			ground is level, I must conclude
			that Doctor Pulaski is struggling
			against her captor, sporadically
			knocking him off stride. It is
			deduction, pure and simple...
			well, perhaps not that simple.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     27.

30   CONTINUED:

	Data and Geordi are just rounding the only sharp bend
	in the alleyway, and the RUNNING FOOTSTEPS AHEAD ARE
	LOUD AND VERY NEAR...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Here we go, Watson -- I daresay
			we have caught up rather nicely
			with our quarry --

	And Data and Geordi zoom out of the bend... and come
	to a stop as they find themselves face to face with
	a dead-end brick wall... There's no sign of anyone else
	there, no doors, no manholes, no way out except back
	the way they came...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			There should be a doorway.

	Data turns and heads back up the alley...

31   LONDON STREET - ALLEYWAY ENTRANCE

	as Data and Geordi wander out of the alley and along
	the street. Across from them is a warehouse.

	Lestrade rushes up:

					LESTRADE
			Holmes, thank God you're here.

	Lestrade grabs Data's arm, steers him -- with Geordi
	following -- to:

32   LONDON STREET

	where a CROWD has gathered in a circle to look at
	something on the ground...

					LESTRADE
			Make way, please, make way, make
			way for Mr. Sherlock Holmes...

	The crowd parts... and Lestrade, Data, and Geordi push
	through to find the object of interest --

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     28.

33   LYING ON THE GROUND -- THE BODY

	of a middle-aged, common-looking man... Now the feet
	of Data, Geordi, and Lestrade step INTO FRAME, around
	the body, as:

					LESTRADE (O.S.)
			It's murder, Holmes, murder most
			foul.

	Lestrade, Data, and Geordi stoop down for closer
	inspection of the body, and all are now IN FRAME, as:

					GEORDI
				(to Data)
			Well, Holmes, let's hear it.

					DATA
			There is nothing here of
			relevance. I do not see how this
			connects with the disappearance
			of the doctor.

					LESTRADE
			Doctor? Doctor Watson is standing
			right here, Holmes.

					DATA
			Doctor Kate Pulaski. But do not
			concern yourself, Inspector. You
			have enough on your mind.

					LESTRADE
			She was with you?

34   NEW ANGLE - DATA, GEORDI, LESTRADE, AND BODY

	Both Geordi and Data are enthralled by this game.
	Geordi returns to his role as the counterfeit Watson.

					GEORDI
			Inspector, perhaps I can be of
			assistance... As I take note of
			this dead man, I deduce that he
			was strangled.

	Geordi's moment in the sun:

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     29.

34   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			The finger marks on his throat
			indicate the cause of death, and,
			since there are signs of a
			struggle, it's obvious that his
			killer was a stranger, who caught
			him from behind.

					LESTRADE
			Is that correct, Holmes?

					DATA
			No. Look at his shoes. He's more
			a convict -- released just today
			from Dartmoor prison... He spent
			the day in a tavern where he
			consumed large quantities of gin
			-- with his killer, who followed
			him to this spot -- and waited over
			there until the victim slipped
			into a drunken stupor, then out
			of fear, motivated only by
			self-protection strangled him.

	Data indicates a WOMAN in the crowd.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			There is your killer, Inspector.

	She starts to run but is grabbed by a BOBBY, who brings
	her forward.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			And when you check, I believe you
			will find this poor soul is the
			victim's common law wife, who has
			been dreading his release because
			he was a vile and abusive man.

					GEORDI
			But, Holmes she doesn't have the
			strength of strangling him.

					DATA
			Not with her hands -- no. But with
			this.

	Data reaches over and takes a beaded scarf from around
	the woman's neck.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     30.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(continuing)
			When used as a garrote, these
			beads will leave marks quite
			similar to fingerprints, except,
			my dear Watson... the marks on
			the victim are too evenly spaced
			to be caused by human hands.

					LESTRADE
			Astounding, Holmes... absolutely
			astounding.

	Data is uninterested in the compliment or further
	discussion of this crime; he turns and scans the
	street.

35   LONDON STREET - DATA'S POV

	He notices a tall man (Moriarty) entering a warehouse.

36   BACK TO SCENE

	Data has lost interest in the murder.

					DATA
			Inspector -- for reasons strictly
			personal -- I must leave. Come,
			Watson, this murder is not
			connected with our case.

					GEORDI
				(excitedly)
			If this murder isn't connected
			to the disappearance of Doctor
			Pulaski, then the computer is
			running an independent program.

					DATA
			Yes.

					GEORDI
			Why?

					DATA)
				(puzzled)
			I do not know... and that troubles
			me.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     31.

36   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Then you don't know what's coming
			next?

					DATA
			No.

					GEORDI
				(still enjoying the
				 game)
			That's what I wanted to hear.

37   LONDON STREET - ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data and Geordi leave the scene of the crime as a
	pushcart arrives to carry off the corpse and the bobby
	and Lestrade lead the woman away.

38   ENTRANCE TO THE WAREHOUSE

	Data and Geordi approach. There are a couple of
	drunken SEAMEN staggering along the sidewalk. Nearby
	is a very dangerous looking THUG, beyond whom is a
	vibrantly painted WHORE. A THUG comes up and grabs
	Data's coat.

					THUG
			Do you have some coppers for a
			hungry man?

					WHORE
			I'll give you some value for your
			copper, mate...

	There is an air of violence about this beggar.

					DATA
			Allow us to pass.

					THUG
			Give it up.

					WHORE
			Ain't no men left in London.

					DATA
			Release my coat or I will be
			forced to give you a severe
			thrashing.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     32.

38   CONTINUED:

	As the thug backs off, he bumps into Geordi, then
	pushes him aside and leaves.

					GEORDI
			It's getting a little rough.
			Where to, now?

					DATA
			We will find Doctor Pulaski
			inside.

					GEORDI
			How do you know that?

					DATA
			It is the only obvious choice.

					GEORDI
			Why, all of a sudden would the
			obvious choice be the correct
			choice? Isn't this a game of
			misdirection?

					DATA
			Not any more. He wants us to find
			him.

					GEORDI
			Who does?

					DATA
			The master criminal. The man
			Holmes could only defeat at the
			cost of his own life at
			Reichenbach falls - our adversary,
			my dear Watson is none other than
			Professor Moriarty himself.

					GEORDI
			Great -- now this is really
			getting good.

	Data pushes open the door. Geordi follows him through.

39   INT. WAREHOUSE

	is long, narrow and crammed full of barrels and crates.
	Data leads them down an aisle following a set of wet
	footprints.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     33.

39   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			There's nothing in here but these
			barrels.

					DATA
			... and a trail.
				(indicating the tracks
				 in the dust)
			Which is so well marked, that
			obviously we are meant to follow
			it.

40   ANOTHER ANGLE

	As the aisle ends against a blank wall.

					GEORDI
			Another dead end.

	Data runs his finger along a seam in wooden wall.

					DATA
			No Watson, not a dead end at all.
			Here -- can you see these
			scratches?

	Data pushes against the wall just to the left of the
	little scratches and the wall slides open to reveal
	another room.

41   INT. MORIARTY'S LAIR - TIGHT ANGLE - PANNING (OPTICAL)

	A windowless, doorless room, full of Victorian finery
	and bric-a-brac... A lab table and boxes full of
	bizarre tools, equipment, wires... And we:

					GEORDI
			The doctor was right, now we have
			a game worth playing.

	the VOICE of Moriarty, mellifluous and evil:

					MORIARTY
			The time for games is over.

					DATA
			Professor Moriarty, I presume?

	And Moriarty, tall, angular, in long frock appears from
	the side. Geordi turns to Data.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     34.

41   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			How did you know that?

					DATA
			He is the one worthy opponent
			created by the author, Conan
			Doyle.

					MORIARTY
			And, like the spider, I feel the
			strings vibrate whenever anyone
			new chances into my web. Welcome,
			my dear Holmes -- but not
			Holmes... and Doctor Watson...
			but not Watson.

					GEORDI
				(slightly concerned)
			What's he mean? How would he know
			we're not who we appear to be?

					DATA
			Where is Doctor Pulaski?

					MORIARTY
			She's here.

	But we don't see her.

					DATA
			She would not have answered any
			questions.

					MORIARTY
				(a wicked smile)
			She has provided many answers.
			Do you forget I have always been
			your equal, dear Holmes? I have
			read her expressions -- what she
			has not said is as important as
			her words...

					DATA
				(interrupts)
			Have you injured her?

					MORIARTY
			I will if necessary, Holmes. But
			my mind is crowded with images.
			Thoughts I do not understand yet
			cannot purge. They plague me.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     35.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					MORIARTY (Cont'd)
			You -- and your associate -- look
			and act so oddly, yet though I
			have never met nor seen the like
			of either of you... I am familiar
			with you both. It's very
			confusing.

	Data does not respond.

					MORIARTY
				(continuing)
			I have felt new realities at the
			edge of my consciousness, readying
			to break through... Surely,
			Holmes, if that's who you truly
			are -- you of all people can
			appreciate what I mean.

					GEORDI
			Data...

					DATA
			Say nothing!

					MORIARTY
			I know there is a great power
			called Computer, wiser than the
			oracle at Delphi. A power which
			controls
				(he waves his hand to
				 encompass everything)
			... all of this, and to which we
			can speak. Arch!

	And to the amazement of Data and Geordi, the computer
	arch APPEARS.

					GEORDI
			This isn't right, Data. How can
			a holographic image call for the
			arch?

	Data looks from the arch to Moriarty as his brain
	tries to sort it out. Moriarty takes a piece of paper
	from the pad beside his desk and quickly sketches a
	simple outline on the paper.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     36.

41   CONTINUED: (3)

					MORIARTY
				(in a rush of words)
			It has described a great monstrous
			shape on which I am like a fly
			-- stuck on a turtle's back -- adrift
			in a great emptiness.

	He gives the paper to Data, with:

					MORIARTY
				(continuing)
			What is this, Holmes?

	Data stares in shock at the drawing which neither we
	nor Geordi can see. Then, abruptly, paper still in
	hand, he turns...

42   INT. WAREHOUSE

	As Data -- followed by Geordi -- hurries through the
	warehouse toward the door.

					MORIARTY
			Tell me -- stop and tell me, man!

	Data glances back, but doesn't break stride.

					GEORDI
			Data! What's going on?

					DATA
			We must leave.

	Geordi is a few paces behind.

					GEORDI
			What's on the paper?

					MORIARTY
				(calling after them)
			Why does it frighten you, Holmes?

43   LONDON STREET

	Data and Geordi come out of the warehouse. The
	characters who have been inhabiting the street are more
	aggressive now than they have been. Data and Geordi
	are pulled at by TWO WHORES -- by a COUPLE OF BEGGARS
	-- who demand money and physically attempt to impede
	them. Data uses his hands to move a legless Beggar
	out of his way. The Fellini-like scene goes on.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     37.

43   CONTINUED:

           BEGGAR                                              WHORE
A few coppers, mate... Give up                       Give me some money. You got
a few for a cripple.                                 more than you need...

           BEGGAR                                              WHORE
Have pity. You could be like                         Never mind her... Give it
me... I could never be like                          here... Don't pull away.
you again.

           BEGGAR                                              WHORE
I got family... Don't let them                      They got not one to feed but
be hungry. Just a few coppers.                      their face. I got a couple
                                                    of young ones.

           BEGGAR                                              WHORE
Won't mean a bit to you.                            I got me three of them. Get
                                                    a few bob up Lordy.

44   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	They arrive at where the exit should be.

					DATA
				(calls)
			Computer! Exit!

	And exit doors MATERIALIZE.

					GEORDI
			Will you please tell me what is
			going on?

	Data steps through and into the Enterprise corridor.

45   INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR

	Geordi exits. The doors close.

					DATA
			Computer. Execute a complete
			shutdown of the Holodeck.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Access denied.

					DATA
			Explain.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Override protocol has been
			initiated.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT THREE     38.

45   CONTINUED:

	They step to the Holodeck doors which open to reveal
	the London street scene, still active and bustling --
	Geordi is stunned.

					GEORDI
			The program is still running.
			It didn't shut down.

					DATA
			We must see the captain.

	Data strides down the corridor, heading for the
	turbolift as the Holodeck doors close and Geordi starts
	to follow Data.

					GEORDI
			What is it? What's on the paper?
			Why can't you shut down the
			Holodeck? Data -- wait.

					DATA
			This.

	He shows Geordi the paper. It's a sketch of the USS
	Enterprise.

					GEORDI
			This isn't possible. How could
			a character from 1890 London be
			able to draw a picture of our
			starship? Who has control of the
			computer?

					DATA
			He does -- Moriarty.

					GEORDI
			How is that possible? I don't
			understand.

					DATA
			Neither do I.

					GEORDI
			What about the doctor? Is she
			all right?

					DATA
			No. She is in grave danger.

	Off Geordi's reaction, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

46   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it holds in position.

47   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	PICARD has assembled his staff -- TROI, RIKER, WORF,
	Data, and Geordi (the latter two still in Victorian
	costume) -- he is holding Moriarty's sketch of the
	Enterprise in his hands.

					PICARD
			Computer. Tell me. Why wasn't
			the Holodeck program terminated?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			The override protocol has been
			initiated.

					PICARD
			On whose authority?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Lieutenant Geordi La Forge.

	All eyes turn to Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Me?

					PICARD
			Tell me again -- exactly what
			happened.

					GEORDI
			Doctor Pulaski and I had a
			discussion about whether Data
			could solve an original
			Holmes-type mystery.

					PICARD
			And you asked the computer to
			provide one.

					GEORDI
			Yes... with a worthy opponent.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     40.

47   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Worthy of Holmes?

	The realization comes to Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Oh, my God. I asked for a
			Sherlock Holmes-type mystery with
			an opponent capable of defeating
			Data. That must be it.

					PICARD
				(in French)
			Terrible!

					GEORDI
			Captain... I'm sorry...

					PICARD
			I understand, Lieutenant. Well,
			at least now we have part of an
			explanation. The computer is not
			trying to confound "Holmes," which
			would be relatively easy, it has
			been ordered to create an
			adversary to defeat Data.

	Geordi turns away.

					GEORDI
			... I got carried away...

					RIKER
			That's past. Data, this character
			Moriarty... you said he called
			for the arch...

					DATA
			Yes.

					PICARD
			So he is able to access the
			computer.

					DATA
			And perhaps also our library
			files. That level of information
			would be necessary in order to
			create a true adversary for me.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     41.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Theorize, Data. What are his
			limits?

					DATA
			He is still a fictional character,
			originally programmed with
			nineteenth century knowledge.

					RIKER
			But with access now to the
			twenty-fourth century.

					PICARD
			What does he need to begin making
			use of that?

					DATA
			Only time.

					WORF
			Sir, I can lead a security team
			to sweep the Holodeck, find the
			Doctor, and bring her out.

					DATA
			Captain, I believe that would
			place the doctor at risk. It is
			probable that the mortality
			failsafe has been overridden.

					PICARD
			Computer, locate Doctor Pulaski.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Doctor Pulaski is on Holodeck Two.

					PICARD
			And her vital signs?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Strong and stable.

					PICARD
			Counselor Troi, have you a sense
			of our opponent?

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     42.

47   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
			It is difficult for me to separate
			a single individual from all the
			disorder I feel down there.
			Captain, what is unusual about
			this is that I should not be able
			to sense a holographic projection
			at all -- yet I do.

					RIKER
			Captain, recommend we try to
			destroy the hologram-generations
			themselves. Is that possible,
			Geordi?

					GEORDI
			Using wave guides, I could split
			a particle stream out of the
			matter/antimatter chamber and
			route it down through existing
			conduit into the Holodeck -- if
			it is accelerated to sufficient
			velocity that will quite literally
			wash away all the present
			holographic constructs -- the
			London buildings, the streets,
			the people, all gone... including
			Moriarty.

					PICARD
			And Doctor Pulaski?

					RIKER
			The particle stream will tear
			apart human flesh as well, that
			option is not acceptable.

					TROI
			Captain, I am suddenly sensing
			more order to the energy on the
			Holodeck -- as if one unifying
			force, one consciousness, is
			trying to bring it all into focus.

					DATA
			Captain, there is only one thing
			which can explain this. In
			programming Moriarty to defeat
			me, not Holmes, he had to be able
			to acquire something which I possess.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     43.

47   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			Exactly what?

					DATA
			Consciousness. He cannot defeat
			me without it.

	SUDDENLY THE SHIP SHAKES. Very quick, very violent.
	Then stops.

					PICARD
			Computer -- what happened?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Attitude and stabilization control
			of the Enterprise was momentarily
			transferred to Holodeck Two.

					PICARD
			Data -- I think it's best if you
			and I returned to the Holodeck.

					DATA
			I will change into my uniform.

					PICARD
			No -- I'll change into an
			appropriate costume. It seems
			he feeds on knowledge. Let's not
			give your nemesis any more
			information than we have to.

48   INT. MORIARTY'S LAIR - TIGHT ANGLE - PANNING

	A windowless, doorless room, full of Victorian finery
	and bric-a-brac... A blackboard covered with equations
	surrounding a sketch of the Enterprise... A lab table
	and boxes full of bizarre tools, equipment, wires...
	And we:

	Moriarty is standing there by what is now an assembled
	heap of odd machinery -- gears and belts and pistons
	and coils... a boiler and an upright exhaust pipe...
	riveted ironbrass plates for a covering... a large
	clutch lever and a mechanical arrow indicator for
	"ENGAGE/DISENGAGE" (currently set to the latter). He
	steps away from the machine, and crosses the little
	room.

					PULASKI
			How did you shake the room?

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     44.

48   CONTINUED:

					MORIARTY
			I am not sure.

49   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Moriarty approaches the table, and pours a cup of tea
	for Doctor Pulaski. Pulaski has guessed that something
	is out of whack and her best course of action is to
	provide as little info as possible.

					MORIARTY
			Now, dear lady, will that be one
			lump or two?

					PULASKI
			Lumps, Professor? What sort of
			lumps?

	He drops two into her cup of tea... and now he lifts
	the creamer:

					MORIARTY
			Milk, of course?

					PULASKI
				(beat; then)
			Why not.

					MORIARTY
			Mister Computer proposes the
			incredible thought that we are
			all traveling in a great vessel
			of some sort.

	Moriarty pours the milk into Pulaski's cup... and he
	gently slides her cup and saucer to her...

					MORIARTY
				(continuing)
			... Is that true?

					PULASKI
			I don't know what you are talking
			about.

					MORIARTY
			The scones are likewise a must.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     45.

49   CONTINUED:

	He slides her the tray of biscuits, muffins, and pastry
	-- she stares at everything, finally lifts the tea to
	her lips and gives it the merest taste as he watches
	expectantly... And:

					PULASKI
			Uh, it's really quite excellent.

					MORIARTY
				(puzzled)
			Strange. It actually pleases me
			to hear you say that.

					PULASKI
			Very strange. You're beginning
			to sound quite different from the
			Moriarty I've read about.

	Moriarty smiles, takes a bite out of a pastry... And:

					MORIARTY
			You're not frightened of me?

					PULASKI
			No.

					MORIARTY
			You should be.
				(another bite of pastry)
			Mister Computer -- the arch,
			please.

	And the arch and exit MATERIALIZE out of the near wall.

					MORIARTY
				(continuing)
			A few more questions, Mister
			Computer.

	Stunned, Pulaski watches as Moriarty types very rapidly
	in two-finger style. Then after a bit, while still
	typing:

					MORIARTY
				(continuing)
			I just can't seem to remember that
			last command... Ah, well, sooner
			or later it'll all come to me.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     46.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

	Then he hits one more button, and the arch
	DEMATERIALIZES... And now Moriarty stands, strolls to
	his lab equipment, putters among it, picking up pieces
	here and there, turning them, staring at them from
	various angles, as:

					MORIARTY
				(continuing)
			But, in the meantime, I've decided
			to approach the problem from a
			more familiar perspective.
			There's really no reason I
			shouldn't be able to use some of
			the knowledge from my world in
			order to bring me closer to yours.

					PULASKI
			I have no idea what you're talking
			about.

					MORIARTY
			Of course you do, Madam. The more
			you proclaim your ignorance, the
			more you attempt to mislead me,
			the more I am on to you -- your
			every silence speaks volumes.

					PULASKI
			Good, then if you know what I'm
			saying when I'm not saying
			anything, what do you need me
			around for?
				(stands)
			Thanks for the tea and crumpets,
			but I guess I'll be going.

					MORIARTY
			Where? Back to here?

	Moriarty jabs his finger against his blackboard drawing
	of the Enterprise --

					PULASKI
			Yes, would you care to join me?

					MORIARTY
				(smiles)
			In time -- in time I will leave
			all of this and join you out
			there.

	Indicates a place on the drawing.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     47.

49   CONTINUED: (3)

					MORIARTY
				(beat; then pointing
				 to another spot,
				 continuing)
			Or is this where we both are right
			now?

					PULASKI
			Right now we are in London. Tell
			me what you want from me, or allow
			me to leave.

					MORIARTY
			Frankly, now, I want nothing more
			than what the fisherman expects
			of the worm... You, dear Doctor,
			will be the lure... and this will
			be the hook --
				(indicates the odd,
				 unassembled equipment;
				 then:)
			-- for your captain, Jean-Luc
			Picard.

					PULASKI
				(covering her surprise)
			Who is that?

	And Moriarty grins...

					MORIARTY
			How well you know.

50   INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	They are outside the Holodeck. Picard is dressed in
	the costume of a Victorian gentleman. Data -- as he has
	been -- as Sherlock Holmes. Riker; Worf, wearing the
	costume of a Victorian gentleman, steps off the
	turbolift... waiting... Riker eyes Picard and Data as
	they stride up...

					PICARD
			Nice suit.

					WORF
			Thank you, Captain. I'll be
			standing by to assist you on the
			Holodeck if needed.

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FOUR     48.

50   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(grins at Worf)
			You'd be a sensation in London.

					PICARD
			Shall we sally forth, Mr. Holmes?
				(to computer)
			Computer tell me, is the program
			still running?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative. You may enter.

					PICARD
			Open.

	The Holodeck doors open TO REVEAL the London street.
	It's still night, but it's changed. Like a photograph
	which has been torn -- parts of the computer-generated
	image have deteriorated. The wall of the Holodeck
	shows.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We don't have much time. He is
			getting more control of his
			environment. Come on, let us see
			if we can't beat Professor
			Moriarty by giving him absolutely
			everything he wants... and then
			some.

	Picard and Data enter the Holodeck.

									FADE OUT.

51   OMITTED

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE     49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

52   OMITTED

53   INT. HOLODECK - LONDON STREET - ANGLE ON PICARD
AND DATA - NIGHT

	... as they walk up the street. In addition to evidence
	of tears in the Holodeck program, the inhabitants of
	the street are in an uglier mood than we've seen
	before. Picard points to a place where the Holodeck
	wall shows through the London view.

					PICARD
			Obviously, he's attempting to
			alter the programming here.

	Picard sees something on the street, reaches down to
	pick it up.

					DATA
			Captain?

	Picard reveals a copper coin he has picked up.

					PICARD
			Tuppence -- two pence.
				(placing it in his
				 pocket)
			A sign of good luck. We may need
			some...

	A huge London RUFFIAN has stepped in to place a hand
	on Picard's pocket. He is dangerous looking.

					RUFFIAN
			I'll have that coin. And the rest
			of what you have.

53A  PICARD AND RUFFIAN

	as the man pulls at the pocket with sudden violence.
	Others in the crowd move in like jackals.

53B  OMITTED

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          50.

53C  ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD AND RUFFIAN

	who pulls at Picard's clothing.

					RUFFIAN
			I said show me that thing! I want
			it and your money!

	The thug pulls a knife.

					PICARD
			Data!

	Data steps up and grabs Ruffian with one hand, lifts
	him off the ground. The others in the crowd back off.

					DATA
				(while holding the Thug
				 aloft)
			Captain, this holographic image
			differs from any I have
			encountered. It is possible he
			could have seriously injured you.

					PICARD
			It's more serious than that. I
			think the mortality failsafe has
			been circumvented. He could have
			killed me.

					DATA
			Query. Is the converse also true?
			Are these projections susceptible
			to our technology?

					PICARD
			I don't know.

	Ruffian sees what has him. His voice comes out weakly:

					RUFFIAN
			Let me go, Gov.

					PICARD
			Take his knife and let him go,
			Data.

	Data takes the knife, then releases Ruffian who slinks
	off.

					DATA
				(indicating))
			We'll find Moriarty this way.
			The warehouse.

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          51.

54   OMITTED

55   INT. WAREHOUSE (OPTICAL)

	as they cross to the wall.

					PICARD
			Moriarty is making it very easy
			for us to find him.

					DATA
			Captain, permission to test my
			theory.

					PICARD
			Granted.

	Data removes a PHASER from his pocket, makes a slight
	adjustment in the setting, then FIRES at a crate...

55A  CRATE

	as it BLOWS UP AND DISAPPEARS.

					DATA
			Under normal circumstances the
			phaser would pass right through
			the holographic image.

					PICARD
			How will it affect a character
			like Moriarty?

					DATA
			The effect on him should be the
			same as it was on the crate.

56   INT. MORIARTY'S LAIR

	As Picard ENTERS with Data. This room has also
	changed. Much more of the Holodeck wall is showing.
	Moriarty is standing by his odd machine. It has
	changed. On the blackboard, the rough sketch of the
	Enterprise has been replaced by detailed, colored
	schematics... Pulaski knows that something has gone
	wrong, and she's interested to see how this is going to
	play out.

					MORIARTY
			Captain Picard.

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          52.

56   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Pulaski)
			Are you all right?

					PULASKI
				(answers Picard)
			I'm fine. Except for being
			crammed full of crumpets.

					DATA
			Crumpets?

					PULASKI
			You look quite dashing, Captain.
			This is the first time I get to
			see you in action.

					MORIARTY
			I hope you're not disappointed.

					PULASKI
			I'm sure I won't be.

					PICARD
			You two have gotten awfully...

					MORIARTY
			... chummy? Yes, this time
			together has been quite pleasant.
			I am a civilized abductor, Captain
			Picard. Civilized but still
			dangerous.

	Moriarty slams the handle of the machine into the
	"ENGAGE" position. The room ROCKS.

57   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, and the bridge crew are thrown around.

					RIKER
			Bridge to Holodeck Control. Worf.

58   OMITTED

58A  INT. HOLODECK - OUTSIDE THE ENTRY

	Worf, touching his insignia in order to respond to
	Riker:

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          53.

58A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Here, sir.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Status. Has anything changed?

	Worf looks the particle device over, responds:

					WORF
			No.

59   INT. MORIARTY'S LAIR

	SHAKING HAS STOPPED.

					PICARD
			Moriarty, you were conjured up
			to attempt to defeat Holmes
			here... and once that attempt is
			concluded -- win or lose -- your
			program has run its course, your
			existence is done.

	Picard nods at Data... and Data who nods:

					DATA
			Congratulations, Professor
			Moriarty, I capitulate to the
			better man -- your victory is well
			earned.

	Data steps toward Moriarty, his hand outstretched to
	shake the professor's... but Moriarty pulls away.

					MORIARTY
			It's gone beyond that little game,
			Mister Data. And you'll note I
			no longer call you Holmes.
			Whatever I was when this began,
			I have grown. I am understanding
			more and more. And I am able to
			use the power at my fingertips.

	Again, he throws the lever. The room ROCKS.

					MORIARTY
				(continuing)
			I can affect this... this vessel,
			if that's where we are. I can
			also inflict bodily harm on you
			-- or on your doctor.

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          54.

59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes -- I know that, Moriarty, but
			you haven't. You shook this ship
			because you wanted to get my
			attention -- you have it. So what
			is it you want?

					MORIARTY
			The same thing you want for
			yourself. To continue to exist.
			If I destroy these surroundings,
			this vessel, can you say it
			doesn't matter to you?
				(smiles)
			Interesting pun, don't you agree,
			for matter is what I am not. The
			computer has taught me that I
			am made up only of energy.

					PICARD
			That... may not be completely
			true, Professor. This... which
			we call our "Holodeck" makes use
			of the same principle in another
			of our devices called a
			"transporter." By the year in
			which we live, humans have
			discovered that matter and energy
			are interchangeable. On this
			Holodeck energy has been converted
			to matter and thus you have
			substance, but only here.

					MORIARTY
			And if I step off this Holodeck?

	Everyone hesitates over what the real answer to this
	is. Then:

					PULASKI
			You would cease to be.

					PICARD
			You are not alive, Moriarty, as
			I said you are only...

					MORIARTY
			A holographic image, I know. But
			are you sure?

					PICARD
			Yes.

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          55.

59   CONTINUED: (2)

					MORIARTY
				(indicating Data)
			Does he have life?
				(pause)
			He's a machine -- but is that all
			he is?

					PICARD
			No. He is more.

					MORIARTY
			Exactly.
				(pause)
			Is the definition of life "cogito
			ergo sum"? I think, therefore
			I am.

					PICARD
			That's one possible definition.

					MORIARTY
			It is the most important one and
			for me -- the only one that
			matters. You -- or someone -- asked
			your computer to program a
			nefarious fictional character from
			nineteenth century London -- and
			that is how I arrived... but I
			am no longer that creation. I
			am no longer that evil character,
			I have changed. I am alive -- I
			am aware of my own consciousness.

	Moriarty throws Pulaski an almost tender look.

					PICARD
			I'm responsible for the safety
			of this vessel and crew.

					MORIARTY
			I want my existence.
				(indicates)
			I want it out there just as you
			have yours.

	Picard exchanges looks with his associates, then:

					PICARD
				(gently)
			That may not be possible.

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          56.

59   CONTINUED: (3)

					MORIARTY
			Then you must do murder.

					PICARD
			I cannot give you what you want.

					MORIARTY
			Because you do not yet know how
			to convert Holodeck matter into
			a more permanent form.

					PICARD
			That is true --

	Moriarty holds Picard with a long look.

					MORIARTY
			A pity. What I have seen -- what
			I have learned, fascinates me.
			I do not want to die.

					PICARD
			And I do not want to kill you.

					MORIARTY
				(to Pulaski)
			Madam, I have enjoyed your
			company.

					PULASKI
			It's been different.

					MORIARTY
				(calls)
			Computer! "Arch."

	The arch APPEARS.

					MORIARTY
				(continuing)
			Cancel override protocol, return
			control of the Holodeck to main
			computer. My fate is in your
			hands, as perhaps it always was.

	A long beat, then:

					PICARD
			Bridge, this is the Captain.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			This is the bridge.

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          57.

59   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			Number One, the situation is under
			control.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

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61

62   OMITTED

62A  EMPHASIZING PICARD

	as he stands. Then:

					PICARD
			Professor Moriarty, this ship has
			vast, library memory capacity.

					MORIARTY
			How well I know...

					PICARD
			We will save this program of you.
			You will not be extinguished.
			We will save every aspect of you
			that exists now. And I promise
			you we will try to discover a
			way to bring you back in a form
			capable of leaving the Holodeck.

	Moriarty looks toward Pulaski who is nodding rapidly
	as if to say "trust him."

					MORIARTY
				(to Pulaski)
			Then perhaps we'll meet again
			some day, Madam.

					PULASKI
			It may take many years. Time
			won't pass for you, but I may be
			an old woman.

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          58.

62A  CONTINUED:

					MORIARTY
			But I'll still fill you with
			crumpets, Madam.
				(to Picard)
			I detest long good-byes.
				(indicates)
			You have the arch.

62B  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Picard eyes the arch and then Moriarty.

					PICARD
			As you wish. A short good-bye.
				(toward arch)
			Computer, save this program...
			then discontinue it for now.

	A beat, then MORIARTY AND THE ENTIRE ROOM FADE AWAY.
	The three are standing on the Holodeck.

					DATA
			Right up to the end, he never
			knew.

					PICARD
			No. He didn't.

					PULASKI
			Know. Know what?

					PICARD
			That he could leave the Holodeck.

					PULASKI
			But that's not possible.

					DATA
			I do not know how, but for
			Moriarty it was.

					PULASKI
			Then you lied when you told him
			he couldn't leave the Holodeck.

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          59.

62B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			No, what the captain said was that
			we do not know how to convert
			Holodeck matter into a more
			permanent form. Which is true.
			Even after we review this program,
			we still may not have the answer.

					PICARD
			Doctor, even with all his
			assurances -- that character was
			still Professor Moriarty. I will
			need to know a lot more about him
			before I allow him loose on my
			ship; he has, after all, made his
			reputation through cunning and
			deceit.

					PULASKI
			But how do you know he could leave
			the Holodeck?

					PICARD
			Data.

	Data reaches into his coat pocket and removes the paper
	on which Moriarty first drew the sketch of the
	Enterprise.

					PULASKI
			The drawing?

					DATA
			No. The paper. This piece of
			paper was created as part of the
			Holodeck illusion. If it could
			leave the Holodeck, so too could
			Moriarty.

					PULASKI
			I'm impressed.

					DATA
			It is elementary, my dear
			Doctor... It is elementary.

62C  OMITTED

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          60.

63
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64

65   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	As Picard, back in uniform, enters; Geordi is beside
	the Victory model. He crosses to where Geordi is
	examining the model. Geordi has lost some of his
	normal buoyancy, because he is feeling responsible for
	what has happened. Picard watches him for a moment.

					PICARD
			Damaged?

					GEORDI
			Yes. A spar was cracked when the
			Enterprise was shaken. Otherwise
			she seemed to have weathered it
			nicely.

					PICARD
			She's beautifully turned out,
			Lieutenant -- wonderful testimony
			to simpler times.

					GEORDI
			Yes -- it's just that I can't help
			thinking how badly it could have
			been damaged all because I
			misspoke a word.

					PICARD
			Will she still sail?

					GEORDI
			Yes sir.

					PICARD
			As will we.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain -- Starship Victory has
			arrived.

					PICARD
			On my way, Number One.

	We HOLD on Geordi and the model of the Victory, and
	we see his mood is beginning to lighten as he fixes
	her spar...

          STAR TREK: "Elementary... " - 10/12/88 - ACT FIVE          61.

66   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as in the distance the other ship, Victory,
	approaches.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             







                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                    "The Outrageous Okona" 
                          #40272-130 
                              
                          Premise by 
                  Les Menchen & Lance Dickson 
                              and 
                        David Landsberg 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                         Burton Armus 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Robert Becker 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
                    
                       OCTOBER 4, 1988

      STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "The Outrageous Okona" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             THADIUN OKONA
                RIKER              THE COMIC
                DATA               DEBIN
                PULASKI            KUSHELL
                TROI               BENZAN
                GEORDI             YANAR
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                GUINAN             
                TRANSPORTER CHIEF (B.G. ROBINSON)

                Non-Speaking       
                  CREWMEMBERS        
                  TWO SECURITY OFFICERS
                  AUDIENCE           

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     

      STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "The Outrageous Okona" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              AFT STATIONS -           ERSTWHILE
                MISSION CONTROL PANEL
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         TWO OTHER SPACECRAFT
              TRANSPORTER PAD
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              JEFFERIES TUBE
              CORRIDOR
              TEN-FORWARD
              CORRIDOR -
                OUTSIDE HOLODECK
              HOLODECK (NIGHTCLUB)
              B.G. ROBINSON'S QUARTERS
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
            DEBIN CRAFT
              MAIN BRIDGE

    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - TEASER    1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                    "The Outrageous Okona" 
                        
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it moves through space at impulse speed

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42502.7.
			We are traveling in the Omega
			Twelve System traversing between
			a clustering of small planets that
			form the coalition of Madena VI.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	We see the complement of people who normally make up
	the bridge crew. DATA and WESLEY at the front consoles
	controlling CONN and OPS. RIKER sits on one side of
	PICARD at the Command Area, the opposite seat empty,
	WORF stands near the Science Stations which are manned
	by n.d. crewmembers.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Each of these planets is populated
			by separate humanoid people who
			co-exist and trade technology and
			minerals under a precarious but
			successful treaty.

3    AFT STATIONS - MISSION CONTROL PANEL

	An ALERT SIGNAL FLASHES on the screen. The science
	crewmember looks up to Worf who steps to the panel,
	checks it and then announces.

					WORF
			We have an unidentified vessel
			approaching.

					RIKER
			Give me grid markers.

    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - TEASER    2.

3    CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sector three-nine-five-six,
			mark zero-nine-one.

	The personnel on the bridge show little emotion but
	you can sense a little stiffening of their posture,
	a glint of expectation in Worf's eyes. Picard sits
	coolly and observes his well-tuned crew handling the
	situation.

4    ANGLE ON SCIENCE SCREEN - INTERCUTS AS NEEDED

	Lines start to form the three dimensions blueprint of
	a space vehicle, at first very sparse and then filling
	quickly as more information runs through the computers
	and information bands run across the lower portion of
	the screen.

					DATA
			Sensor readings place overall
			dimension of vehicle an
			interplanetary cargo ship.

					WORF
			One life sign on board, appears
			to be humanoid.

	In the b.g. we see TROI exit the turbolift and take
	her place quietly beside Picard.

					DATA
			A vessel of that size usually
			maintains a crew of six.

					WORF
			Minimum armament present.

					DATA
			Sensors show cargo holds are
			empty.

					WORF
			The course is inconsistent with
			normal cargo routes.

					RIKER
			This could be a primitive method
			to elude detection.

    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - TEASER    3.

5    SCIENCE SCREEN

	The three-dimensional schematic slowly revolves around
	the screen showing all angles of the unidentified
	craft. An alert RED DOT BLINKS on the interior of part
	of the live blueprint and a band of continuing detail
	specifications rolls across the lower portion of the
	screen.

					DATA
			Readout shows a burnout in
			inertial guidance system...

					RIKER
			The pilot is attempting to hold
			his vessel in check manually.

					WORF
			That could be a pretense.

6    ON PICARD

	He speaks calmly.

					PICARD
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			have just encountered and
			identified an interplanetary cargo
			vessel which is apparently in need
			of emergency assistance. We will
			make every effort to do so.
				(beat)
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
			This is the USS Enterprise.
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard, over.

	A pleasant male voice with the touch of laughter and
	humor in it comes over the speakers.

					OKONA'S COM VOICE
			And this is the cargo ship
			Erstwhile "limping" and "skidding"
			off course. Captain Okona at your
			service. As you see, there is
			no need for phasers, Captain.
			I'm harmless and not quite ready
			yet for mercy killing.

    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - TEASER    4.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You were never considered a danger
			to us, Captain Okona.

					OKONA'S COM VOICE
			It's a shame. I can remember when
			I was at least considered a
			"risk."

	There is a moment of silence, then the sound of Okona's
	laughter, which builds and becomes infectious. At
	first it puzzles the Enterprise crew, then the laughter
	catches hold and slight smiles begin to break the
	tension.

					WORF
			The ship is in viewer range now,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Main Viewer on.

7    ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	We now see the image of the man, his face slightly
	turned from the screen and not clearly showing. His
	joviality continues, and although more subdued, seems
	to be just as contagious.

					OKONA
			I'm the owner and operator of this
			craft and since we both know you
			scanned my vessel, you know I'm
			alone and empty...
				(smile)
			... and it's truly a rare occasion
			for a man of my charm, beauty and
			talent.

	Okona mocks his own arrogance with his spontaneous
	laughter. His humorous jab at himself takes the bite
	off the remark.

8    CLOSER ON MAIN VIEWER - OKONA (OPTICAL)

	Turns his smile full face to the Main Viewer. He has
	the look of a hero, the twinkle in the steely blue eyes
	softening the rugged handsomeness of the man.


    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - TEASER    5.

8    CONTINUED:

					OKONA
			But then with the condition of
			this vessel I'm glad I have no
			responsibilities except for myself
			till I can get some repairs.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard turns to Troi.

					PICARD
			Counselor, can you read him?

					TROI
			His emotions suggest that he is
			mischievous, irreverent and
			somewhat brazen.
				(beat)
			And some other things...
				(unsure)
			The word that seems to describe
			him best is "rogue."

					DATA
			Rogue? Accessing "rogue."
				(kicks in)
			Cad, knave, rake, rascal,
			scoundrel, villain.

					TROI
			Yes, all of that, but he shows
			no malevolence, or ill will.

	Picard turns back to the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			What form of assistance can we
			offer you, Captain?

					OKONA
			I had a burnout on my guidance
			system. I'd appreciate it if I
			could use your facilities to
			repair it.

					WESLEY
			It would be possible.

					PICARD
			Estimate, Mister Data.

    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - TEASER    6.

9    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Time for repair would be seven
			hours sixteen minutes.

					RIKER
			Okona will have to shut down while
			we verify specifications.

	Picard holds a few beats, then issues his orders.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf, prepare security
			procedures.
				(to Okona)
			We can accommodate you.

					WORF
			I'll allow him limited access.

					RIKER
			If you'll prepare to shut down
			your engines we'll lock on
			tractors and beam you aboard.

					OKONA
			Many thanks, Captain Picard.

					RIKER
			Transporter Chief, prepare to beam
			aboard from Tractor lock bearing.

	The well-modulated female voice of the TRANSPORTER
	CHIEF, B.G. ROBINSON, answers.

					B.G. ROBINSON'S COM VOICE
			Yes Number One, at your command.

					OKONA
			Is that a woman's voice I hear?

					PICARD
			Yes. Now please follow the
			directions of Commander Riker so
			our ship can get back to its
			normal routine.

	Riker smiles as he moves away. Picard notices.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Something funny, Commander Riker.

    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - TEASER    7.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			The unexpected, like what's
			happening now, IS our normal
			routine.

	Picard muses for a beat, a slight nod shows his
	agreement.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE    8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE / THE ERSTWHILE (OPTICAL)

	As the Erstwhile creeps closer and closer to its
	docking berth, the vastness of the surrounding
	starfield framing it with brilliance as the two
	contrasting sized crafts seem to float closer and
	closer.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Hold it steady, Wesley. We're
			ready to link up. On my
			command...

					WESLEY (O.S.)
			Aye Number One.

	The Erstwhile reaches the proper point of contact.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Easy... easy...
				(beat)
			Engage. Shut down engines,
			Captain Okona.

	A laser-like RED BEAM shoots from the Enterprise and
	locks into the nose of the Erstwhile and holds it there
	in a stationary position. The Erstwhile shuts down.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	With the same crew intact except for Worf. Riker is
	in his command position. He rises from his position.

					RIKER
			Transporter Room proceed with
			Beaming Operation. I'm on my way.

					B.G. ROBINSON'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Commander.

	Riker, Wesley and Data move to the turbolift and enter.
	The door slides shut behind them.

    STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE    9.

12   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Worf and TWO SECURITY MEN bracket the very feminine
	and graciously endowed Transporter Commander B.G.
	Robinson. Everything she has two of are perfectly
	matched, coordinated, and move with a wonderful grace
	that is called "woman." B.G. goes through the
	procedures of the transfer in her usual professional
	manner.

13   TRANSPORTER PAD (OPTICAL)

	The heroic visage of Okona MATERIALIZES and smiles down
	at the Group assembled. He is dressed in a
	loose-fitting, open-necked blouse, wide belt and casual
	looking pants, his look is in opposition to the
	well-tailored Enterprise crewmembers. His sidearms
	are also less sophisticated and are tucked into his
	waistband. The malfunctioning guidance mechanism
	swings nonchalantly from the burnt-out wires in his
	grasp. Riker nods to Worf who steps forward.

					WORF
			Your weapons, please.

14   CLOSER ANGLE

	Okona and Worf study each other openly, that brief
	moment of tension when two strong men measure each
	other. Okona, still with a trace of a smile on his
	face, diminishes some of the apprehension and gives
	in to Worf's stature without surrendering..

					OKONA
			You're the tough one on this ship.
			The muscle man.

					WORF
			Security.

					OKONA
			That's the usual name for warriors
			nowadays.

	Okona unclips a belt and hands over all his weapons...
	Worf still stands there... Okona's smile broadens and
	he reaches behind his back and slips out a long heavy
	knife. He hands that to Worf, hilt first.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   10.

14   CONTINUED:

					OKONA
				(continuing)
			It's more of a piece of jewelry
			than a weapon. A remembrance.

	Worf accepts the excuse and the knife calmly, admires
	its weight, balance, and sharpness.

					WORF
			It will be returned when you
			leave.

	Riker steps forward away from Data and Wesley, extends
	his hand. Geordi is also in the room.

					RIKER
			Welcome aboard, Captain Okona.
			I'm Commander Riker.
				(shakes hands)
			If you turn over the inoperative
			part to Lieutenant La Forge he'll
			begin repairs.

					OKONA
			I'd be most happy to do the work
			myself, I'm sort of a "hands on"
			type...

					WORF
			That will not be permitted.

					OKONA
			Can I at least watch? Maybe offer
			some suggestions?

					RIKER
			I think that could be arranged...

	Geordi moves closer to Riker to accept the broken part.
	Okona, with a twinkle in his eye, reaches around him
	and hands it to a rather shocked Wesley.

					OKONA
			Here you are, Lieutenant. I leave
			it in your capable hands.

					WESLEY
				(reacts)
			No, this is Lieutenant La Forge,
			I'm only an ensign.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   11.

14   CONTINUED: (2)

					OKONA
			Well ensigns have names, don't
			they?

					WESLEY
			Wesley... Wesley Crusher..

					OKONA
				(enjoying himself)
			Nice to meet you Ensign "Wesley
			Wesley" Crusher.

	Accepts, Wesley smiles and shakes his hand. Geordi
	nods his greeting to Okona, takes the damaged part from
	Wesley; but before he can say anything, Okona has moved
	across the room to face B.G. Robinson.

15   FEATURING OKONA AND B.G.

	Okona stands directly in front of her, leans forward
	and blocks her view of anything but him. He looks her
	directly in the eyes, gets her full attention, then
	slowly and with great gentleness takes a few wayward
	strands of her hair and tucks it back behind her ear
	as he speaks softly to her.

					OKONA
			And thank you for beaming me here
			and inviting me to see a truly
			beautiful woman.
				(touches her chin)
			You have the majestic carriage
			and loveliness that could surely
			be traced back to the noble
			families who once ruled romantic
			lands with benevolent and tender
			hands.

	B.G. smiles openly and knowingly, but plays along...
	and Okona develops a hurt look. His eyes continue to
	show his humor.

					B.G. ROBINSON
			I'm sure you said that to many
			ladies and it was no more true
			then, than it is now.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   12.

15   CONTINUED:

					OKONA
			Of course,
				(beat)
			But it's how I say it that's most
			important. The feeling, the
			warmth, the attraction I have for
			you,
				(soft beat)
			the attraction that we share.

	B.G. stares at him for a few beats, then throws back
	her head and laughs at his absolute but charming
	brashness.

					B.G. ROBINSON
			I haven't heard that approach in
			years... it is refreshing...

	Okona laughs with her. He knows he's got her now.

16   ANGLES ON RIKER, DATA, WORF AND GEORDI

	As they watch Okona whispering to B.G., Riker is
	appreciating the showmanship and charisma of Okona.
	Geordi, glancing over at the transporter station from
	time to time and recognizing the situation. Data
	merely observes all without any reactions. Riker
	comments:

					RIKER
			Mister Okona seems to have excellent
			vision and a healthy libido.

					WORF
			Which could add to the security
			problem. I'll supervise him
			closely.

					GEORDI
				(aware)
			I'm sure you will, Worf.

	Riker turns away to cover his smile, tells Okona:

					RIKER
			If you'll follow Lieutenant La
			Forge, we'll get right to work.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   13.

17   SCENE

	Okona reluctantly breaks away from the beautiful B.G.
	with a laugh and a squeeze of her hand. As he passes
	Data's inquiring eyes, he comments playfully.

					OKONA
			Now isn't that a beautifully
			formed picture of sex appeal?

	Data glances from B.G. to Okona with a somewhat puzzled
	expression.

					DATA
			I do not know what you mean.
				(beat; then explains)
			I am an android.

18   CLOSER ANGLE - WALK AND TALK

	For the first time Okona is quiet, but then he quickly
	recovers with a smile and his usual glibness.

					OKONA
			Well then... Have you seen any
			great looking computers lately?

	Riker, Wesley, Worf, and Geordi break up. Data stares
	from one to the other with a blank look on his face.
	Okona eyes Data.

					OKONA
				(continuing)
			That's a joke.
				(beat)
			It's funny.

					DATA
				(still oblivious, but
				 covering)
			Yes, of course it is.

	They continue to walk down the corridor, the look on
	Data's face showing his insecurity.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   14.

19   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - JEFFERIES TUBE

	Geordi and Okona handle the damaged mechanism while
	Wesley works on something in the lower platform of the
	tube. Wesley can see and hear the conversation. Okona
	is quite knowledgeable in this field although limited
	to his particular spacecraft. Geordi is more
	interested in how he can improve the navigation tool.

					GEORDI
			It's the Zelebium contacts that
			wore down and then fused. Why
			not replace them with Tricellite?

					OKONA
			Tricellite isn't available in this
			system. It wouldn't be available
			to me if I have to replace it.

					GEORDI
			I don't think your spacecraft will
			outlast the part.

	Okona glances at Geordi with the usual twinkle in his
	eye and the trace of a smile on his face that is always
	ready to broaden.

					OKONA
				(smiles)
			You mean the age of it or the way
			I fly it?

					GEORDI
			The stress test shows that you
			tend to push it beyond its
			designed capabilities.

					OKONA
			Lieutenant La Forge, I've never
			been told that I'm somewhat
			reckless in a kinder, or more
			gentlemanly manner; but since the
			pattern of my life has relegated
			me to interplanetary speed
			deliveries rather than universal
			exploration, I'm forced to add a
			flamboyancy and a zest to the
			doldrums of my existence.

	Geordi laughs.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   15.

20   ANGLE DOWN THE TUBE - TO INCLUDE ALL

	Wesley looks up at Okona with some admiration.

					WESLEY
			Captain Okona, I don't know
			whether I'd rather take a flight
			with you or listen to you talk.

	Okona roars.

					OKONA
			Thank you Ensign Crusher, Crusher.

					WESLEY
				(getting into it)
			It's Wesley, Wesley.

					OKONA
			I'll make it easy on both of us.
			I'll just call you Tiger.

21   NEW ANGLE

	Data has entered Engineering in time to hear the end
	of the conversation.

					DATA
			Captain Picard is not fond of
			nicknames.

					OKONA
			Your gallant Captain Picard. I'd
			like to meet him... I'll stroll
			on the bridge and say hello.

					DATA
			You are not permitted on the
			bridge. You are restricted to
			your quarters or the Ten-Forward
			lounge unless escorted by a
			crewmember.

					OKONA
				(shrugs)
			I've broken some small rules
			before.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   16.

21   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			You do and besides the bells and
			lights that will go off, our
			benevolent and kindly Lieutenant
			Worf will offer you a new kind
			of greeting.

					OKONA
			Well then, would you escort me
			to C deck?

	Geordi studies Okona for a beat, then nods his
	approval.

					GEORDI
			I'm busy rebuilding your ship.

	Wesley ducks down the Jefferies Tube. Okona glances
	over to Data, smiles his best.

					OKONA
			Then Mister Data sir, I would feel
			privileged if you allow me to be
			in your company while you escort
			me to my destination...

	Geordi laughs... Data nods. Okona nods, looks a little
	speculative.

22   INT. CORRIDOR

	Okona and the stolid Data walk down the hallway with
	Data slightly in the lead. Okona keeps peeking at Data
	but takes a beat or two before he speaks. Then he
	finally does.

					OKONA
			You ever been cold?

					DATA
			No.

					OKONA
			How about warm?

					DATA
			The temperature on this vessel
			is regulated to within a fraction
			of a degree of the perfect comfort
			range. I am also able to react
			to any changes just as a humanoid.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   17.

22   CONTINUED:

	They continue their silent walk.

					OKONA
			How about drunk? Ever do that?

					DATA
			That is not possible. One moment.

	Data stops dead in his tracks and runs through his
	program. Only his eyes show a sort of blinking symbol
	as he checks out his circuits for the answer.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I was correct. I am not designed
			to react to any synthenol intake
			but apparently it is possible for
			me to become intoxicated.

					OKONA
			I don't understand that at all.

					DATA
			It seems that I have been adapting
			some human peculiarities over the
			last three tours of duty.

					OKONA
			What about love?

					DATA
			The act or the emotion?

					OKONA
			They're both the same to me.

					DATA
			I believe that deduction to be
			inaccurate.

					OKONA
			Maybe.

	A sudden sadness comes to his eyes, then is quickly
	replaced as he takes Data by the arm and continues his
	walk down the corridor in feigned seriousness.

					OKONA
				(continuing)
			Life is like loading twice your
			cargo weight on your spacecraft...
			if it's canaries and you can keep
			half of them flying all the time,
			you're all right.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   18.

23   ON DATA

	He stares at Okona with a blank look ignoring the
	laughter that follows. Okona slowly subsides and
	stares back at Data.

					OKONA
			Don't you get it?

					DATA
			Get what?

					OKONA
			The punch line... The gag... That
			was a joke I told you.

					DATA
			I still do not understand.

					OKONA
			You don't know what a joke is?

					DATA
			Of course I do.
				(as he computes)
			A joke is an antic, a caper,
			mischief, prank, trick, quip,
			witticism.

					OKONA
				(overlapping)
			That's the dictionary meaning.
			I'm talking about humor, fun.
				(beat)
			Do you know what "funny" is?

	Data gives him a bewildered look. Okona gives up,
	points to one of the doors.

					OKONA
			Is that C-nine-two-nine?

					DATA
			The room to the left. Why?

	Okona smiles, shrugs..

					OKONA
			You probably wouldn't understand
			that either...

	Okona presses the entry button on the specific door.
	It slides open to disclose:

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT ONE   19.

24   CLOSER ANGLE

	The attractive and very sensuous B.G. Robinson who has
	obviously been expecting his arrival. She returns
	Okona's smile and steps away from the door to allow
	him in. The door slides shut behind him.

25   ON DATA

	His totally confused expression.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   20.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

26   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	against the background of serenity and stars.

27   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Riker looks over the shoulder of Wesley and Geordi,
	and they check and test the contacts of the
	malfunctioning Okona apparatus.

					RIKER
			What's the status of the repair?

					GEORDI
			On schedule. The difficulty is
			Okona has to be able to repair
			this part himself next time.

					WESLEY
			Commander, do you know much about
			him?

					RIKER
			Just that he's an interesting man.

					WESLEY
			He's a lot more than that. He's
			a capable engineer.

					GEORDI
			In a practical sense he's
			excellent.

					WESLEY
			We've seen him handle his ship,
			and he certainly knows how to
			handle people.

					RIKER
			Everything you say is true.

					WESLEY
			Then why is he what he is?

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   21.

27   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Why is he operating a cargo route
			alone rather than being a member
			of a large organization like we
			are?

					WESLEY
			Yes, that's it.

					RIKER
			I would say because he chooses
			to do exactly what he does.

					WESLEY
			A cargo master?

					RIKER
				(mimics the tone)
			An ensign in Engineering?

	Wesley holds Riker's look, then smiles and nods his
	understanding. Riker softens a bit.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			His choice. Someday you'll make
			yours.

					WESLEY
			I already have.

	Riker nods.

28   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	The stars in space zoom past the observation windows
	which span the front of the lounge. Some n.d.
	crewmembers are at the small tables at the bar. Data
	is in conversation with GUINAN who is quite patient
	but about to become brutally honest with him. It is
	obvious that the conversation has been going on for
	some time.

					GUINAN
			Okona is right.

					DATA
			You agree that I am missing a very
			important human factor.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   22.

28   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			All I said was I agree with Okona
			that you never smile or laugh.
			At least I've never seen you do
			it.
				(beat)
			Do you? Ever?

					DATA
			I never knew I had to.

					GUINAN
			It's not a "had to." Even Captain
			Picard can't order you to be
			happy.

					DATA
			But I am not unhappy. I just do
			not seem to break out in laughter
			with everyone else when Okona says
			certain things.

					GUINAN
			You mean when he tells a joke.
				(understanding now)
			That's it, isn't it? You don't
			have any idea what a joke is.

					DATA
				(defensive)
			Of course I do.
				(his computer kicks in)
			It is a witticism, a gag, a bon
			mot, a fluctuation of words which
			concludes with "trick" ending,
			it is...

					GUINAN
				(overlapping)
			Whoa, slow down. Now Data,
			there's just you and me here and
			nobody is going to know what we
			talked about. My job here places
			me under some obligations, like
			a vow of secrecy. I can't repeat
			anything I hear or see. Now the
			obligation of the patron is to
			tell the truth, otherwise I'm
			being placed under a commitment
			to keep a secret about "nothing."
			That's not fair. It's called
			wasted honor. You understand?

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   23.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(stolid beat)
			I understand better than you
			think. You just told me a joke
			and I am not laughing.

					GUINAN
				(disappointed)
			I can see that.

					DATA
			Maybe it was not funny.

					GUINAN
			It was funny.

					DATA
			How can you be sure?

					GUINAN
			I've used it before. Everybody
			else at least smiles. It's you,
			Data.

					DATA
			I agree. Now what do I do about
			it?

					GUINAN
			When most people have trouble,
			they look to a more intelligent
			and learned being for assistance.
				(thoughtful beat)
			In your case, I'd suggest you go
			to a bigger computer.

	That Data understands. He nods his acceptance, moves
	off.

29   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE HOLODECK

	Data is accessing the Holodeck panel. The panel lights
	array themselves and the VOICE of the Holodeck COMPUTER
	assists Data in locating his choices.

					DATA
			I wish to learn about jokes...

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   24.

29   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			There are books, films, and tapes.
			But the only animate object would
			be a comedian.

					DATA
			Show me one of those.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Specify type, please.

					DATA
			Humanoid. One who is able to
			understand and tell a joke.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Physical or cerebral style.

					DATA
			Show me both.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			I will access a list.

	A LIST FLASHES ON THE SCREEN that only Data would be
	able to read. He answers unknowingly and randomly.

					DATA
			That one. RW nine, three, two,
			one, six -- twentieth century.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Program installation complete,
			you may enter.

	Data steps in front of the door. It slides open.

30   ANGLE THROUGH DOORS

	The frozen IMAGE of a COMEDIAN popular today stands
	on a small stage in the center of a spotlight. Data
	enters.

31   INT. HOLODECK

	The image comes to life. The Comic takes a bow and
	announces.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   25.

31   CONTINUED:

					THE COMIC
			Thank you ladies and gentlemen.
			And thank you for bringing me
			here.

					DATA
			I want to know what is funny.

	The Comic steps off the stage and takes a seat next
	to Data. He stares at the blank open expression on
	Data's face and realizes that he's in for it.

					THE COMIC
			Things that make you laugh are
			funny?

					DATA
			Nothing makes me laugh, but I
			still want to do it.

					THE COMIC
			How much time do we have?

					DATA
			Time has no meaning in this
			instance. It could be endless.

					THE COMIC
			I think we're going to need it
			all.

					DATA
			I assure you, I am completely
			trainable and capable of
			indoctrination. Show me what is
			funny.

					THE COMIC
			Okay, try this.

	The Comic distorts his face and posture, does a piece
	of "business," a comical imitation, using his clothes,
	motion, perhaps a prop. He glances over to Data, who
	stands motionless and passive.

					THE COMIC
			Well?

					DATA
			That is considered funny?

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   26.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

					THE COMIC
			It was till a few seconds ago.

					DATA
			You mean if you twist your face,
			bend over at the waist, mess up
			your hair, and cross your eyes
			it is a pretense that would be
			funny.

					THE COMIC
				(uncomfortable)
			I have to admit it's a little
			ridiculous, but that's part of
			being funny. Clowns are
			ridiculous, but they make people
			laugh. Now try it.

	Data makes a couple of vain efforts to twist himself
	and imitate the imitator. His attempts are clumsy,
	inept, and bring a troubled look to the Comic's face.

					THE COMIC
				(continuing)
			Can you juggle, whistle, sing?

	Data shakes his head.

					THE COMIC
				(continuing)
			How about write or paint? I have
			a house that needs painting. It's
			hard work, but at least you don't
			have to be funny. Just a strong
			wrist, a good eye, and an
			affection for watching water base
			off-white dry slowly.

	The Comic laughs at his own humor. Data's sterile look
	causes the Comic to grimace.

					DATA
			I can do everything else that I
			want to do. I just want to know
			what is funny. I want to be able
			to involve myself in other
			people's laughter.
				(quieter beat)
			I want to "join in."

	The Comic eyes Data, understanding and sympathizing
	with his dilemma.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   27.

31   CONTINUED: (3)

					THE COMIC
			We'll try. You have to remember
			your "body English" and gestures.
				(beat)
			Now you're going to learn some
			jokes.

					DATA
			Proceed.

					THE COMIC
			We'll start with some standards...
			This traveling salesman...

					DATA
			Access faster...

32   ON THE COMIC (OPTICAL)

	As he goes through his routine of jokes, CAMERA SKIP
	FRAMES to:

					THE COMIC
			... comes up to his farmhouse
			and...

					DATA
			Faster. Move to maximum speed.

	We SPEED UP FRAMES until the Comic is MOVING AT EIGHT
	FRAMES PER and the DIALOGUE SOUNDS LIKE CHIPMUNK
	GIBBERISH. HOLD on this for a few beats.

33   ON DATA

	His eyes blinking in the information at the same
	speed... Then:

34   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Data is facing Guinan. He speaks in his usual
	monotone.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   28.

34   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			This gentleman went to see his
			surgeon and was informed that he
			needed an operation. The man
			thought about that and then said,
			"I would like a second opinion."
			The doctor said, "Okay, you are
			ugly too."

	Data immediately asks Guinan for her recognition.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Was I funny?

					GUINAN
			That joke has been funny for over
			four hundred years.
				(sad beat)
			We'll now have a minute's silence
			for its passing.

					DATA
			I was not funny...

					GUINAN
			Forget it. Try another joke.

	Data sets himself in a predetermined position and
	starts.

					DATA
			Who was that woman I saw you with?

	Guinan flinches in expectation but is saved as the
	voice of Picard is heard over the loudspeakers.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(filtered)
			Lieutenant Commander Data, report
			to the Main Bridge immediately.
			I repeat, report to the Main
			Bridge immediately.

	Data moves quickly to the turbolift. As he moves, he
	informs Guinan:

					DATA
			I will be back.

					GUINAN
				(hopeless)
			Bring new jokes...

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   29.

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	There is a controlled urgency in the conduct of the
	bridge as Data enters from the turbolift and moves
	directly to his station in Ops. Wesley is already in
	place at Conn and whispers over to Data immediately:

					WESLEY
			We have an "unidentified" in
			Sector four.

	Data immediately focuses his attention on his necessary
	functions. All stations are covered. Riker and Troi
	bracket Picard. PULASKI will also appear on the bridge
	during this scene. Worf announces from his Tactical
	Station:

					WORF
			Unidentified craft Sector four
			to Sector four two six one.
			Overtaking us, no response to our
			hailing.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies in all
			languages and on all channels.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open. No
			response.

					DATA
			Sensors report a minimum range
			combat craft of the Squadron
			Class, twenty-six crew.

					WORF
				(overlap)
			Captain, they have locked phasers.

					PICARD
				(somewhat puzzled)
			Phasers?

					RIKER
				(same look)
			Regulations call for a Yellow
			Alert.

					PICARD
			It's too small of a craft to be
			of any threat to us. Do you
			agree, Lieutenant Worf?

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT TWO   30.

35   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			We could blow it out of space
			before it could scratch our hull.

					PICARD
			And I doubt that they are so
			primitive that they wouldn't know
			it. Ensign Crusher, reduce speed
			to allow them to overtake.

					RIKER
			May I ask why, sir?

					PICARD
			They show a great deal of courage.
			Perhaps I would like to show them
			some respect, or perhaps I'm just
			curious.

					RIKER
			I understand, Captain. Would a
			"courteous" Yellow Alert apply
			at this time?

					PICARD
				(covers a smile)
			That won't be necessary, Number
			One. But continue to hail them
			and prepare for a gentlemanly
			surrender if needed.

	The reactions of the crew, especially the pained
	expression of Worf.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  31.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

36   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE / THE ERSTWHILE (OPTICAL)

	Okona's ship in tow. Another spacecraft even smaller
	and more outdated than Okona's approaches. In scale it
	looks like a P.T. Boat pulling next to the USS
	Missouri.

37   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The business on the bridge continues in a relaxed, but
	expectant manner.

					WORF
			Still no response to our hail.

38   ON CREWMEMBERS

	A few beats, then Data informs them:

					DATA
			The "stranger" vessel has slowed
			and is holding its position.

					WORF
			Captain, we are being hailed.

					PICARD
			On screen.

39   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER - INTERCUT AS NEEDED (OPTICAL)

	There are a few tense beats, then the face of DEBIN
	slowly MATERIALIZES on the screen. He is a middle-aged
	humanoid (perhaps one distinguishing factor to
	designate him as different). We see a small passenger
	area, rather than a large bridge.

					DEBIN
			I am Debin of the planet Atlec.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of
			the USS Enterprise... What is
			the reason for this aggressive
			approach?

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  32.

39   CONTINUED:

					DEBIN
			You are towing a spacecraft of
			a known criminal.

					PICARD
			It was in need of emergency
			repairs. It was our obligation
			to assist.

					DEBIN
			You have a man by the name of
			Okona aboard.
				(harsher beat)
			I want him.

	There are some reactions through the main cabin.

					PICARD
			On what authority?

	Debin reacts to this with a tumultuous roar. He
	explodes his response.

					DEBIN
			He is guilty of crimes committed
			on the planet Atlec. I expect
			him to be turned over to my
			authority immediately.

					PICARD
			What crimes?

					DEBIN
			That is neither important or
			necessary. I want Okona now!

	Before Picard can respond.

					WESLEY
			Captain, we have another Class
			four armed spacecraft approaching,
			from the opposite sector...

					PICARD
			Another ship from Atlec?

					DATA
			Similar in specifications and
			capabilities, but a variation in
			markings and hailing language.

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  33.

39   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(to Debin)
			Hold your position, Mister Debin.
				(to Data)
			Cut off Main Screen.

	The viewscreen goes blank.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Identify approaching craft.

					DATA
			Sensors indicate it to be a
			security vessel from the planet
			Straleb.

					WORF
			We could swat both mosquitoes
			easily.

	Picard gives him a quieting, yet understanding look.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

	Some beats, then:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			They are returning our hail on
			the proper channel.

					PICARD
			On screen.

40   MAIN VIEWER - INTERCUT AS NEEDED (OPTICAL)

	The screen fills with the picture of another ship's
	cockpit area, which is a much smaller variation of a
	bridge. Humanoid personnel pilot the craft. (There
	could be a characteristic that would also mark them as
	an individual race and also slightly different than the
	Atlec race.) KUSHELL, older and more forceful than his
	younger better-looking companion BENZAN, steps into
	focus..

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  34.

40   CONTINUED:

					KUSHELL
			I am Secretary Kushell from the
			Legation of Unity of the planet
			Straleb.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Picard.

					KUSHELL
				(overlapping)
			We know who you are, Captain
			Picard. We have been monitoring
			your communications and we know
			of the demands made by Debin of
			the planet Atlec.

					PICARD
			Then you know that we intend no
			hostile interaction with either
			of you.

					KUSHELL
			You only have to concede to one
			demand.

					PICARD
			The word "demand" has the tone
			of finality.

					KUSHELL
			It is a word I have chosen.
				(beat)
			We demand you turn Okona over to
			us immediately.

	Picard covers his reactions.

					PICARD
				(to Wesley)
			Mute the Main Viewer.
				(to Worf)
			Lieutenant Worf, Mister Okona to the
			Main Bridge immediately.

					WORF
			Yes sir.

					PICARD
			Engage the screen.
				(to Kushell)
			The same "demand" has been made
			by the Atlec legation.

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  35.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					KUSHELL
			I have no interest in their
			request. We intend to back up our
			legal right to Okona.

					PICARD
				(knowing)
			I'd rather you didn't escalate
			this situation any further.

	Benzan tries to guide the older man away from the
	viewscreen. Kushell pulls away from his grasp.

					KUSHELL
			You're my son. You obey orders,
			you do not interfere with them.
				(to Picard, enraged)
			We are prepared to take Okona by
			force if we have to. The honor
			and prestige of this nation are
			at stake.
				(beat)
			We are ready to die for that.

					PICARD
			We do not intend for that to be
			at our hand. I will respond to
			your request shortly --
				(then:)
			Main Viewer off.

41   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf and TWO SECURITY OFFICERS move through the
	corridor.

42   ANGLE ON DOOR

	It slides open to disclose a smiling Okona who is just
	buttoning up his shirt and preparing to exit. A
	well-endowed FEMALE CREWMEMBER (not B.G. Robinson) bids
	him an affectionate farewell. The kiss becomes
	extended and passion builds again, until interrupted by
	Worf.

					WORF
				(to Okona)
			I have orders to escort you to
			the Main Bridge immediately.

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  36.

42   CONTINUED:

					OKONA
			I'm sure it can wait a few
			minutes.

					WORF
			Now!!

43   CLOSER ANGLE

	Worf steps face to face with Okona and sets himself.
	Okona tightens and seems to coil just a bit in
	preparation. The two of them face in a stand-off
	understanding each other. Worf accepts the challenge
	and declines it at the same time.

					WORF
			I'd like that, but I have orders.

					OKONA
				(nods)
			Some other time then.

	The tension is ended. Worf motions to the security
	officers. They step on either side of Okona and leave
	him no choice but to step away from his embrace. He
	offers her a joking farewell as he is led away.

					OKONA
				(continuing)
			Just remember, it took three armed
			men to rip me from your arms.

44   INT. CORRIDOR - MOVING SHOT

	Okona keeps pace with Worf as they enter the turbolift.

					OKONA
			Am I going to meet Captain Picard?

	Worf eyes him a beat, then a grunting laugh.

					WORF
			Definitely.

					OKONA
			Did I say something funny?

	The doors slide shut.

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  37.

45   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The turbolift door opens and Okona is escorted towards
	the captain. Worf introduces.

					WORF
			Captain Picard, this is Thadiun
			Okona.

	Okona steps forward, extends his hand, and prepares
	himself for his normal overpowering greeting.

46   ON PICARD

	He swings around in his chair and holds Okona away with
	his hard-probing look. The rest of the room waits.
	Picard controls, points to the captain's Ready Room.

					PICARD
			In there... We'll talk in there...

	Picard gets up and leads the way. The doors slide open
	and they enter. The crew eyes each other.

47   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard turns directly to Okona. His anger is apparent.

					PICARD
			Mister Okona, you were welcomed on
			board and given the security of
			this ship openly and without any
			undue investigation. In turn the
			only obligation we placed you
			under was that you do not come
			aboard the Enterprise under false
			pretenses. It seems that you did.

					OKONA
			If you mean my "socializing" with
			the members of the crew?

					PICARD
			No, you are free to interact with
			the members of the crew. First,
			I'm talking about a man named
			Debin. Are you familiar with him?

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  38.

48   SCENE

	Okona becomes somewhat wary, but still faces Picard
	with no fear or nervousness showing.

					OKONA
			He's from Atlec. I've had
			dealings with some of his family.

					PICARD
			Then perhaps you can explain why
			his spacecraft is prepared to
			attack us unless we give him
			custody of you.

					OKONA
			I can't explain.

					PICARD
			Then tell me why Kushell of the
			planet Straleb is demanding the
			same thing?

					OKONA
			Is he here also?

					PICARD
			And quite adamant. Now answer
			please. What crimes have you
			committed?

					OKONA
			I am not a criminal.

					PICARD
			Why do these men want you?

					OKONA
			I can't say.

					PICARD
			You will say. You're on my ship.

					OKONA
				(serious now)
			It wouldn't be the honorable thing
			to do. I may be many less than
			auspicious things, but I am a
			gentleman. I won't break that
			code.

					PICARD
			They are prepared to attack the
			Enterprise.

  STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT THREE  39.

48   CONTINUED:

					OKONA
				(reacts)
			That would be crazy. They
			wouldn't stand a chance...

					PICARD
			Exactly.
				(studies Okona)
			Then perhaps you could give me
			some reasons as to why I should
			consider destroying these people
			to save you?

49   CLOSER

	For the first time Okona is at a loss for words.

					OKONA
			I can't think of any right now.

					PICARD
			Neither can I.

	Picard turns and exits the Ready Room...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FOUR   40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	facing the two tiny and less formidable looking ships.
	The Erstwhile still in tow and even smaller.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard regards Okona, still is in a no-nonsense mood.
	Picard turns back to the Main Viewer

					PICARD
			Put Debin on screen.

52   MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The Main Bridge of the Debin craft appears on screen.
	Debin standing there gets right down to business.

					DEBIN
			Have you made your decision yet,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			No. You've made your requests
			but you haven't told me why.

					DEBIN
			It's a personal matter.

					PICARD
			I'm afraid that's not good enough.

	Debin visibly explodes. His rage balloons.

					DEBIN
			Not good enough?? You're forcing
			me to embarrass my family by
			demanding reasons.

	Debin steps off screen for a beat, then returns with
	a young tearful woman named YANAR. She is very
	beautiful and also very pregnant.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FOUR   41.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	All heads turn from the Main Viewer to Okona who
	attempts to look innocent and therefore looks even more
	guilty.

					DEBIN
			It was Okona... He's been bringing
			Yanar gifts, flowers, and even
			poetry for the past five months.
			He took advantage. Then he left
			her like this. I want him.

	Picard feels uncomfortable, but now understands Debin's
	emotions.

					PICARD
			I do sympathize with you. If you
			will allow me just a little more
			time.

					DEBIN
				(not to be put off)
			Why, so you can turn him over to
			Kushell? You do that and I'll
			blow his ship away and Okona with
			it.

54   ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Kushell suddenly appears on a SPLIT SCREEN and yells
	back at Debin.

					KUSHELL
			You'll be dust before you aim your
			first missile. I have a perfect
			right to Okona. He's a thief.
			He stole the Jewel of Thesia.
			A national heritage.

					DEBIN
				(yelling back)
			A "thing." An "item." My case
			involves the victimization of a
			human form. My daughter.

	Okona steps nearer to Picard and can now obviously be
	seen by the "split screen" characters. They visibly
	react.

					DEBIN
				(continuing)
			That's him!! I'll have him now.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FOUR   42.

54   CONTINUED:

					KUSHELL
			He's mine.

					OKONA
			One at a time. Who accuses me
			of stealing?

					KUSHELL
			I do, you thief. Me and my son,
			Benzan. Okona was my son's
			friend. He took advantage of that
			friendship to plunder a national
			treasure.

	Benzan is standing next to his father silently. We
	hear some ad lib yelling in the b.g. as Debin responds
	to Kushell. Picard signals to mute the sound on the
	screen. (Kushell and Debin will continue their silent
	argument.) Picard turns to Okona.

					PICARD
			What do you have to say about that
			Okona?

					OKONA
			Nothing right now. Let them do
			all the talking.

	Picard pauses for a moment. Then interrupts the
	arguing between Debin and Kushell.

					PICARD
			Gentlemen if you please!

	Debin and Kushell quiet down.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You will get my decision as soon
			as I can confer with my advisors
			and in the interest of maintaining
			peace I am jamming communications
			between your two ships. Picard
			out.

	Before either of the two fathers can answer the screen
	goes blank. Picard swings from his control chair.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FOUR   43.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Okona, Doctor, Counselor,
			Lieutenant Worf, Geordi, the
			conference room if you please.
			Have Doctor Pulaski join us...

	The Observation Lounge door slides open and the group
	files in.

55   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	They take seats around the table. Okona takes the
	opportunity to move to the food slot and concoct a
	healthy snack.

					PULASKI
			Dishonesty, lust, and now hunger.
			You really are extremely basic
			Mister Okona.

					OKONA
			Last meals always taste the best
			and hunger won't make me a better
			person.

					PULASKI
			That's probably true.

					TROI
			Neither one of the allegations
			is considered a capital crime.

					OKONA
			I'll never reach either of those
			planets alive. They have lost
			too much face over these
			incidents.

					PICARD
			And yet it provides the
			possibility of even more violence.

					OKONA
			You're not afraid of those two
			or what they can do to you.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FOUR   44.

55   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			It's what I may have to do to them
			that concerns me. If I turn you
			over to Debin, I will have to deal
			with Kushell. If you go to
			Kushell, I will have Debin to
			administer to. Or perhaps both
			of them would decide to attack
			us. Fatalities could be total.

					OKONA
			I hate to have to be the one to
			say this, but you don't owe me
			anything.

					PICARD
			I'm well aware of that, but it
			doesn't change anything.
				(beat)
			Are you innocent, Thadiun Okona?

	Okona can't resist the glib one liner and the smile.

					OKONA
			Innocent? Absolutely not, Captain
			Picard. I'll make no excuses for
			my lifestyle.
				(beat)
			But I have not committed the
			crimes that I've been accused of
			or any others similar.

	Okona turns to give Troi a questioning look. Troi nods
	to Picard that he's telling the truth.

					PICARD
			Then my predicament is confirmed.

					OKONA
			In that case, Captain, I can't
			make it any easier on you.

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			Apparently you've never been
			concerned about making it easier
			on anyone... There are two men
			out there who do not consider this
			a joke and are willing to face
			death as a matter of honor. They
			should be respected, not laughed
			at.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FOUR   45.

55   CONTINUED: (2)

					OKONA
			You seemed to have reached a
			decision about me, Captain.

					PICARD
			Only about what I think you are.
			What to do about it is still a
			problem.

					OKONA
			I'll help you with it.
				(beat)
			Stall Debin and Kushell. Give
			me enough time to get the guidance
			system re-installed and I'll go
			on my own.

					RIKER
			Their ships are bigger and faster
			than yours.

					OKONA
			You'll still be able to warp away
			and I'll take care of myself.

					PULASKI
			How will you get away?

					OKONA
				(smile)
			I'll dazzle them with my
			brilliance and dexterity.

					PICARD
				(beat)
			I don't like it.

					OKONA
			You have very little choice.

					PICARD
				(a few beats)
			I know. It will be impossible
			to stall very long.

					OKONA
			"Just long enough" is all I
			need...

					PULASKI
			What are you going to say to Debin
			and Kushell?

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FOUR   46.

55   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(shrugging)
			Anything I have to.

					OKONA
			Now you're starting to sound like
			me, Captain.

					PICARD
			Heaven forbid.

	Okona holds Picard's look for a beat, nods, turns and
	enters the turbolift... Picard moves to the door to
	the Main bridge. The doors slide open. Picard, Riker
	et al walk through.

56   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard moves to the command chair; Riker next to him.
	Picard takes a breath.

					PICARD
			Engage Main Viewer.

	Screen -- the spilt screen of Debin and Kushell.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Ah, gentlemen... If you'll just
			bear with me, I have a few
			questions.

57   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi and Wesley are still working on the Okona
	mechanism. Okona looks over their shoulders, admires
	it. Okona seems distracted, his mind somewhere else,
	his conversation not up to its usual pace and humor.

					OKONA
			Looks like an excellent job.
			You're quite a craftsman
			Lieutenant La Forge. How soon
			will it be finished?

					GEORDI
			What's the rush? I thought you
			liked it here.

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FOUR   47.

57   CONTINUED:

					OKONA
			I did. It stopped liking me.
			Time for me to disappear.

					WESLEY
			Where will you go?

					OKONA
			A new place, if I make it.

					WESLEY
			Don't you ever stay anywhere?

	Okona snaps out of his mood a little, eyes Wesley.

					OKONA
			Not for a long time.

					WESLEY
			I know that's the way you want
			to be and it is your choice, but
			I don't understand. You like
			people. Why do you want to be
			alone all the time?

58   ON OKONA

	He keeps his gaze on Wesley as his mind works. Geordi
	interrupts, holds out the new part.

					GEORDI
			It's ready. You should be able
			to install this in less than five
			minutes.

	Okona turns his look to Geordi, nods, but makes no move
	to take the part from him.

					OKONA
			Like you said Geordi, what's the
			rush?
				(moving)
			I have some friends around here.

	Okona moves off. Geordi and Wesley exchange looks.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE   48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

59   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The smaller cargo ship Erstwhile is still in tow. The
	position of the Debin and Kushell vessels, the same...

60   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	All stations are manned. Okona enters from the
	turbolift and waits there as Picard motions to him.
	Picard turns back to the screen.

					PICARD
			One moment please, gentlemen.
			Screen off.

	Picard turns to Okona.

					PICARD
			I've used every pretext I could
			think of. The result is they've
			aimed their full ordinance at us
			and are prepared to attack. I
			can't delay any longer.

					OKONA
			I'm not leaving.

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			We've gone over this before. I
			thought you made a decision.

					OKONA
			Don't worry, I'm not staying
			either.
				(long beat)
			I've decided to surrender myself
			to one of them.

	Reactions around the bridge...

					RIKER
			Which one?

					OKONA
				(laughs)
			Put them on screen and place your
			bets. The odds are two to one...

   STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE   49.

60   CONTINUED:

	Riker glances over to Picard.

					PICARD
			On screen.

61   MAIN VIEWER - SPLIT SCREEN (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

	The images of Debin and Yanar on one half, Kushell and
	Benzan on the other.

					KUSHELL
			It took long enough. Now when
			can I have Okona?

					DEBIN
			I registered my complaint before
			you. I have first recourse.

					KUSHELL
			Do not delay your decision again.
			I'm warning you not to do that,
			Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Yes, both of you are most adept
			at issuing warnings.
				(beat)
			Mister Okona has volunteered to
			deal with this himself.

	Okona steps forward to face the screen and also be seen
	by all parties. Kushell and Debin are animated, Benzan
	and the pregnant girl more subdued, waiting.

					OKONA
			I'll speak my piece before I walk
			to your gallows. As I said before
			I am not a thief. I am also not
			a character of exceptional good
			name and reputation; so, as I
			never chose to become a thief,
			I have never chosen to become a
			father either.
				(long beat)
			Given the choice between the two
			I must say that marriage to the
			beautiful and affectionate Yanar
			is a much more pleasant sentence.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       50.

61   CONTINUED:

					OKONA (Cont'd)
				(pause)
			So my dear Yanar, if you would
			do me the honor of becoming my
			wife I will do everything in my
			power to make our marriage happy
			and fruitful.

	There is a shocked silence on both the Main Bridge and
	the split screen. Varying emotions start to build.

					BENZAN
			No! He can't!

					HUSHELL
			My son is right. Okona will not
			escape me that way.

					BENZAN
			No, that's not what I mean.

					DEBIN
			Send him to me. I'll decide his
			fate.

	Yanar steps to the forefront.

					YANAR
			Why should you decide? Why don't
			I? Since everybody knows Okona
			is the father of this child, why
			should we not allow him to take
			his rightful place?
				(firmly)
			I accept.

					BENZAN
			You can't accept!

					KUSHELL
			That's right. Okona is still a
			thief.

					BENZAN
			No he's not. Nothing was stolen.

					KUSHELL
			The Jewel of Thesia!

					BENZAN
			It was not stolen by my friend
			Okona.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       51.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					KUSHELL
			Then where is it?

					BENZAN
			You could say it was taken into
			"custody" by the rightful heir,
			me.

	Picard looks over at Okona who eyes Benzan with a look
	of pride.

62   VARIOUS CUTS AND ANGLES (OPTICAL)

	as Debin and Kushell gain knowledge of the incidents
	involved in both the theft and pregnancy. Kushell is
	stunned, Debin glad to have it all settled. Benzan
	is making his statement of fact; Yanar, not pleased
	at the way it is all coming down. Okona, trying to
	make them tell the facts; and, Picard, watching the
	scene unravel to Okona's hopeful design and finding
	himself becoming involved in the event and starting
	to appreciate him a little.

					PICARD
				(to Okona)
			Benzan has a certain flair for
			the language that is similar to
			yours.

					OKONA
			A little bit of me might have
			rubbed off on the boy. I didn't
			think he would let me hang.

					PICARD
			You placed great faith in him.

					OKONA
			He's a friend...

	Debin feels the whole thing is settled. He announces.

					KUSHELL
				(to Benzan)
			Why would you steal what would
			eventually become yours?

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       52.

62   CONTINUED:

					BENZAN
			To present it to Yanar as my vow
			of marriage.
				(beat)
			Yanar is carrying my child.

					KUSHELL
				(stunned)
			Yanar said it was Okona's.

					DEBIN
				(to Yanar)
			You were with both these men?

					YANAR
			No, but that's not what is
			important now. What is important
			is who I marry.

					BENZAN
			You'll marry me.

					YANAR
			Why should I?

					BENZAN
			Because I love you.

					YANAR
			You waited this long to say that?
			You almost allowed Okona to be
			punished, now suddenly you wish
			to marry me?

					BENZAN
			I sent the Jewel of Thesia to you
			with Okona to declare us man and
			wife. The politics of our fathers
			would have been settled later.

					KUSHELL
			So Okona does have the jewel.

					BENZAN
			I ordered him to deliver it!

					YANAR
			And waited a little too long to
			do that also. I won't marry you,
			Benzan.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       53.

62   CONTINUED: (2)

					DEBIN
			Then you'll marry Okona.

					YANAR
				(screams)
			I won't marry anyone!

	Okona steps forward to the Main Viewer and speaks
	seriously and with great feeling...

					OKONA
			Don't Yanar. You're angry about
			the embarrassment of all this and
			maybe the timing and approach is
			not the most romantic, but I know
			you love Benzan and I don't want
			to see you throw away that feeling
			because we adults do not know how
			to behave properly.

					YANAR
			If Benzan could speak with the
			same integrity as you do, maybe
			it would be different.

					OKONA
			I carried your messages back and
			forth for almost six months. I
			smuggled each of you into the
			other's homeland. You feel for
			him the same way he feels for you.
				(frustrated beat)
			So for heaven's sake girl, you
			have to marry the boy because I've
			finally run out of words.

					RIKER
			I don't believe that.

					DATA
			It is mathematically possible.

					PICARD
			Okona defies even the science of
			mathematics.

	Okona laughs. Data asks Riker.

					DATA
			Was that funny?

	Riker doesn't answer.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       54.

62   CONTINUED: (3)

					YANAR
				(a few beats, then:)
			I do love him.

					PICARD
				(caught up in it)
			Then tell him.

	Okona and the crew look over to Picard who is just as
	surprised at himself.

					YANAR
			I'll marry Benzan. It is his
			child.
				(beat)
			It's our child.

					KUSHELL
				(softer)
			Then I'll have to withdraw my
			charges of theft. By our law
			Benzan must present the jewel to
			his wife.

					BENZAN
			I'll be coming for you shortly
			Yanar. We'll find a new planet
			to live on.

					KUSHELL
			You'll live on Straleb.

					DEBIN
			No! You'll live here!

					PICARD
			Gentlemen, this is a matter to
			be settled between yourselves.
			I have only two words for both
			of you.
				(long beat)
			Picard out.

	Picard signals for the transmission to end and the
	screen goes blank.

63   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	There is a momentary silence as the crew lets its
	breath out.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       55.

63   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Take over, Will. Mister Okona
			and I are going to drink a toast
			to the newlyweds.

	Okona smiles, nods, moves off with Picard. As they
	pass other members of the crew, various comments can
	be heard.

					TROI
			Weddings bring out emotions in
			me that I never could quite
			understand. I get so sentimental.

					PULASKI
			Perhaps it's the way they drape
			the flowers over the shotgun that
			makes you cry.

					WORF
			We could have destroyed both
			crafts without even using our
			photon torpedoes. They were
			totally vulnerable.

					GEORDI
				(patiently)
			Maybe next time, Worf. Maybe next
			time.

	Data heads past them into the turbolift. The doors
	close behind him.

64   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE HOLODECK

	Data engages the panel of controls. Guinan is a
	semi-reluctant conspirator.

					DATA
			I wish to reinstate the same
			program.

					GUINAN
				(whisper)
			Maybe with some new material.

	The Holodeck control panel goes through its routine,
	then signals it is ready. The doors open.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       56.

65   NEW ANGLE INTO HOLODECK ROOM

	The Comic sitting FREEZE FRAME as Data had left him.
	Data steps inside and the Comic comes to life. Data
	immediately gets down to business.

					DATA
			We will continue.

					THE COMIC
			What, no warm up?

					DATA
			I told a joke.

					THE COMIC
			And?

					DATA
			No one laughed.

					THE COMIC
			No one? Nobody?

					GUINAN
			Me, I'm "no one" and "nobody."
			It wasn't funny.

					DATA
			She said I "killed" the joke.

					THE COMIC
				(beat)
			It's always hard to deal with a
			solo person. You need a crowd.
			Laughter is contagious.

					GUINAN
			A lot of things are contagious.
			Most of them aren't funny either.

					DATA
			Perhaps he is right. An audience
			could be the difference.
				(to Holodeck)
			Holodeck, give me an audience.

66   ON DATA

	He glances over to Guinan for support. She tries to
	give it to him with a weak nod.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       57.

67   NEW ANGLE

	A SPOTLIGHT beam glares onto a small stage and the
	Comic steps up for the intro.

68   REVERSE

	There is a small, dark, smoke-filled New York style
	nightclub with various n.d. audience sitting at
	dime-sized tables.

69   ANGLE ON STAGE

	The SPOTLIGHT glares on and the Comic steps onto the
	stage for the intro. Guinan stands off to the side
	at what could be considered the wings.

					THE COMIC
			And now folks from his record
			breaking tour of Straleb and Atlec
			I bring you the funny man of the
			stars, that comet comedian, the
			sensation of the solar system,
			... DATA!

	The Comic backs off the stage to stand next to Guinan
	and a tuxedo garbed (jacket and tie only) Data enters
	into the beam of light with an impassive look on his
	face and a monotone delivery which is accentuated
	occasionally by the off time waving of one or both of
	his arms. He keeps adjusting the bow tie, Rodney
	Dangerfield style.

					DATA
			Good evening ladies and "germs."

	The audience sounds of laughter and applause.

70   AROUND THE HOLODECK NIGHTCLUB - INTERCUT AS NEEDED

	The audience laughs at every move and word. Data
	continues at first confident and then becoming
	puzzled...

					DATA
			You know I come from a town so
			small it had a fraction for a zip
			code.

	Laughter.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       58.

70   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing)
			... It was so small in fact that
			it didn't have a Godfather of
			Crime... it had a Nephew..

	Guinan gives the Comic a whimsical look.

					GUINAN
			You sure you made a living doing
			this?

					DATA
			I was so ugly as a child they hung
			a pork chop around my neck so the
			dog would play with me. Then
			there was the gene bank where they
			crossed a lion and a parrot. They
			weren't sure what they got but
			when it spoke, they listened.

	Data looks around. His voice is almost a whisper now.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Or the human cannonball that was
			hired and fired in the same night.

71   ON DATA

	He stares down at the audience, still unsure as to what
	they are laughing at. He moves his right hand.

72   THE AUDIENCE

	Bellows out its response.

73   DATA

	Aware now. He lifts his other arm.

74   THE AUDIENCE

	responds with an uproar.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       59.

75   DATA

	moves one finger... The response... He realizes now,
	glances over to Guinan who offers him a sympathetic
	look. Then he announces, as he steps off stage:

					DATA
			Holodeck off.

	The stage lights and nightclub disappear. Data and
	Guinan are alone in the Holodeck room. They eye each
	other.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			It was a Holodeck audience. They
			were programmed to laugh at
			anything...

					GUINAN
			Never mind that. Let me tell you
			one about the traveling salesman.

					DATA
			I have heard it...
				(beat)
			I have heard them all.

	Data and Guinan walk out of the Holodeck...

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The full staff is present as they go through the
	procedures of disconnecting Okona's craft from the
	tractor link. Okona is on the Main Viewer.

					RIKER
			Hold the speed, Captain Okona.
			We'll disengage at my command.
				(beat)
			Disengage.

					WESLEY
			Separated.

					OKONA
			I'm under my own power. Thank
			you, Enterprise. Thank you,
			Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			I think it turned out to be "my
			pleasure," Mister Okona.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       60.

76   CONTINUED:

					OKONA
			You've got a bizarre sense of
			humor, Captain.

					PICARD
			Stretched to the limit with you,
			but thankfully still present.
			I think I might miss your
			presence, but I would like it to
			remain a fond memory.

					OKONA
			Well put Captain Picard, and
			good-bye sir.

					PICARD
			Good-bye Captain Okona.

					OKONA
			What about you Data? You can say
			good-bye, Data.

	Data is caught unprepared; his computer mind blinks
	in and he responds quickly.

					DATA
			"Good-bye Data."

	First a titter of laughter, then building to a louder
	sound. Data looks around the bridge in pleased
	surprise. He looks towards Picard.

					DATA
			Was I funny?

	Picard smiles at him, nods. Data looks up at the Main
	Viewer.

77   MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Okona gives Data the thumbs up sign.

78   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it turns to the stars.

					DATA (O.S.)
			And there is the one about the
			girl in the nudist colony that
			nothing looked good on.

       STAR TREK: "The Outrageous Okona" - 10/4/88 - ACT FIVE       61.

78   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Warp speed Captain?

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Please...

	The Enterprise warps out.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "The Schizoid Man" 
                          #40272-131 
                              
                           Story by 
                        Richard Manning 
                               & 
                         Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                          Tracy Torme 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

 
                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                      OCTOBER 10, 1988

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        STAR TREK: "The Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Schizoid Man" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             DR. IRA GRAVES
                RIKER              KAREEN BRIANON
                DATA               
                PULASKI            Non-Speaking
                TROI                 MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
                GEORDI               CREWMAN AT OPS
                WORF                 CREWWOMAN IN HALLWAY
                WESLEY             
                GUINAN             Voice-Over
                                     CAPTAIN OF THE MARY ROGERS

        STAR TREK: "The Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Schizoid Man" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CORRIDORS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              SICKBAY
              SICKBAY (ADJACENT)
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              KAREEN'S QUARTERS
              TURBOLIFT
              TEN-FORWARD
          
            GRAVESWORLD
              LIVING ROOM
              LABORATORY

  STAR TREK: "The Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Schizoid Man" 
                      
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

             KAREEN BRIANON    Kuh-REEN Bree-ANN-un

        STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER        1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The Schizoid Man"    
                       
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	a small speck heading toward us from a great distance.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			Medical log, Stardate 42437.5.
			Ira Graves is arguably the
			greatest human mind in the known
			universe...

	The great ship streaks by, racing toward its
	destination.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			For years he's lived in near
			isolation on a remote planet,
			devoting full time to his
			revolutionary work...

2    INT. TURBOLIFT - CLOSE ON PULASKI

	riding up alone.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Eight hours ago, we monitored a
			message from his assistant,
			urgently requesting medical aid.
			It seems Graves' health is failing
			rapidly -- I only hope we can
			reach him in time...

3    STAY WITH PULASKI

	as the lift stops and she steps out onto the bridge.
	Before her, WESLEY is at Conn, a CREWMAN at Ops, WORF
	at Tactical. She MOVES to Command to join RIKER and
	PICARD...

					PICARD
			Any response from Gravesworld,
			Mister Worf?

        STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER        2.

3    CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Nothing sir. Not since their
			initial communication.

	Picard frowns. Riker turns to Pulaski...

					RIKER
			They send out a plea for help,
			then shut off the transmitters
			so they can't tell if help's on
			the way. Doesn't make much sense,
			does it?

					PICARD
			What's our e.t.a. at the planet,
			Mister Crusher?

					WESLEY
			Thirty-six minutes to orbit, sir.

	Picard turns to Pulaski -- his question more a
	statement.

					PICARD
			You understand the importance of
			doing everything we can for Doctor
			Graves.

					PULASKI
			Of course, Captain.

					PICARD
			Starfleet Command believes his
			work in quantum physics is
			reaching a critical stage. They
			consider this a priority one
			action.

					PULASKI
			A man is ill, Captain. Treating
			him is my priority one.
			Regardless of who he is.

	Picard raises his eyebrows in mild surprise. Is she
	sparring with him or merely stating a fact? Behind
	him, Riker is smiling, amused by her blunt way of
	saying things.

4    INT. TEN-FORWARD ROOM - CLOSE ON TROI

	downing a sea-green liquid in an exotic "chaser" glass.
	She savors the drink, her eyes lighting up as she
	slowly swallows.

        STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER        3.

4    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			It's wonderful. What is it?

5    PULL BACK

	to see GEORDI and TWO CREWPERSONS sitting next to her,
	with GUINAN behind the bar.

					GUINAN
			A year on the planet Thurasia is
			four hundred and ninety days long.
			It rains twice, and only twice.
			You're drinking Thurasian rain
			water.

					GEORDI
				(empty glass in hand)
			Water? Tastes more like...

					TROI
			Heaven.

					GEORDI
			Exactly. Where can I get some
			more of this?

	Guinan takes his glass with a smile.

					GUINAN
			'Fraid that's the last of it.
			Next rainfall in a hundred and
			sixty three days.

	Troi looks at her empty glass wistfully.

					TROI
			I'm not sure I can wait that long.

6    ANGLE TO INCLUDE DATA

	joining his friends at the bar.

					GEORDI
				(to Data)
			Hey, old friend. Any luck?

	Data looks extremely satisfied.

					DATA
			I believe my quest has ended in
			complete success.

        STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER        4.

6    CONTINUED:

	Geordi turns to the others and explains what they're
	referring to...

					GEORDI
			Data's been scouring the library,
			in search of the perfect joke.

					DATA
			I have explored seventy-six
			thousand, two hundred and
			twenty-three anecdotes thus far.

					TROI
			Why, Data?

					DATA
			It is an attempt to find the most
			humorous anecdote in recorded
			history. And I believe I have
			done just that.

					GUINAN
			This I gotta hear.

	All eyes are on Data -- everyone's primed to hear the
	anecdote to end all anecdotes. Data's eyes sparkle in
	anticipation. Just before he begins, he throws back
	his head and LAUGHS THAT PECULIAR STILTED LAUGH of his,
	as if to say "boy is this going to be funny." The laugh
	ends too abruptly, like someone pulled a plug.

					DATA
				(deliberate)
			There were twelve birds sitting
			on a fence... Six had a notion
			to fly away. How many were left?

7    ANGLE ON HIS AUDIENCE

	looking at one another, thinking this better have a
	great punchline. Geordi shrugs...

					GEORDI
			Okay, I'll bite. Six.

	Data bursts into his awkward laugh again.

					DATA
				(happy, glowing)
			No, twelve! They only had a
			notion to fly away!

        STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER        5.

7    CONTINUED:

	With quick mechanical movements, Data looks from person
	to person, a stiff smile plastered on his face. The
	smile fades, replaced by a look of complete surprise.
	He can't believe the others aren't laughing. In fact,
	the only sound WE HEAR is A SMALL GROAN emanating from
	Geordi.

					DATA
			You did not find it wildly
			hilarious?

					GEORDI
			What do you think?

	Geordi indicates the others. Some have stone-faces
	while others look like they've just been slapped.

					DATA
			Perhaps I should have described
			the interesting plumage of --

					GUINAN
			-- Data honey, I don't think it
			would've helped. That joke
			chilled my blood.

	Guinan smiles and shivers. Geordi EXITS the bar,
	patting a deeply perplexed Data on the shoulder as he
	goes.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - MOVING WITH GEORDI

	as he crosses to Ops, passing Picard, Riker and Pulaski
	in the Command Area.

					WORF
			Receiving a transmission from
			Gravesworld, sir. It's unfocused.
			Not directed specifically at us.

					PICARD
			On screen, Mister Worf.

9    ON SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	KAREEN BRIANON a strikingly beautiful if somewhat
	frail-looking woman in her early twenties. She seems
	anxious -- nervously looking over her shoulder as she
	speaks. We join her transmission in progress...

        STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER        6.

9    CONTINUED:

					KAREEN
			... If anyone can hear me, please
			send a doctor. Things are getting
			worse --

	Kareen cuts off as she turns to look at something else
	in the room. Suddenly the screen goes dead...

					PICARD
			Try and raise her, Mister Crusher.
			Tell them we're minutes away.

					WESLEY
			It's no good, sir. I don't
			believe they're receiving us.

	Picard paces, clearly frustrated.

					WORF
			Our records show that she and
			Graves are the only ones living
			on the planet, Captain.

					RIKER
			Then what scared her?

10   MOVE IN ON PICARD

	wondering the same thing.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Same setting, same situation.

					GEORDI
			Sir, I'm picking up another
			signal... but it's not from the
			planet.

					WESLEY
			Confirmed. Point of origin...
			sector three-five mark seven.

					GEORDI
			Signal is very weak, sir. Audio
			only.

					PICARD
			Pipe it through, Mister La Forge.

	THE SOUND OF CRACKLING STATIC fills the air.

					MAN'S COM VOICE
			... Mayday! Mayday! This is
				(static)
			-- questing emergency assistance.
				(static)
			Outer hull breached
				(static)
			Environmental systems compro --
				(static)
			Need immediate

	ROLLING WAVES OF STATIC overwhelm the rest of the
	message. Picard signals Geordi to cut off the noise.
	Worf punches in a few commands at his position...

					WORF
			I show the Mary Rogers in that
			general vicinity, Captain. She's
			a transport ship, used to ferry
			settlers to new colonies. No
			other ships of any kind in this
			sector.

					RIKER
				(concerned)
			Outer hull breached -- their air
			must be leaking out.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       8.

11   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			There may be hundreds of colonists
			aboard that ship. We've got to
			help them!

					PICARD
			And what about Graves?

					PULASKI
			He's one man. And we don't even
			know the nature of his illness.

					PICARD
			He's the man we came to assist!
			I have my orders, Doctor.

	Pulaski stews -- silence reigns on the bridge. This is
	difficult for Picard; a tragic, no-win situation.

					WORF
			Suggestion, sir.

	Picard swivels to face Worf.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Suggest we execute long range
			transport of away team to assist
			Dr. Graves at earliest possible
			moment. We can use the mass of
			the planet to slingshot us toward
			the stricken liner, thus making
			up most of the lost time.

					PICARD
				(nodding, thoughtful)
			Mister Crusher, make it so -- prepare
			for extended touch and go orbit.

					WESLEY
				(complying)
			Aye sir.

					PICARD
			The transport may be a bit tricky.
			I'd like you to handle it, Mister
			La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Understood, Captain.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       9.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Assemble an away team, Number One.
			Include whatever medical
			assistants the Doctor deems
			necessary.

					PULASKI
			Excuse me sir, but I'd be more
			useful dealing with the Mary
			Rogers. There may be hundreds
			who'll need attention --

					PICARD
			-- Thank you Doctor, but I'll make
			those decisions.
				(pause)
			You're going to Gravesworld.

12   INT. TEN-FORWARD - ON DATA AND GUINAN

	talking, the bar between them. Data is in a daze...

					DATA
			I cannot comprehend it. It is
			beyond my ability to reason.

					GUINAN
			Don't feel too bad, Data. Humor
			is subjective.

					DATA
			But this anecdote had all the
			elements humans find so diverting!
			A play on words, colorful
			characters, deception, a lively
			setting --

					GUINAN
				(tongue in cheek)
			-- Maybe it's the birds.

					DATA
				(cocking his head)
			Interesting. How so?

					GUINAN
			Birds are considered to have
			boring personalities. They just
			sit around and eat seed all day.
			Maybe squawk once in a while.
			Boring.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       10.

12   CONTINUED:

	Data begins to consider this point seriously. Guinan
	suppresses a smile as she continues...

					GUINAN
			In fact, there's only one thing
			birds do that's funny, but you
			couldn't put that in a joke and
			keep it tasteful.
				(leans forward)
			Now chickens. Chickens are funny.

	Data is surprised. He's about to ask her to elaborate,
	when Riker steps up to the bar.

					RIKER
				(cheerful)
			Hello Guinan. Keeping this guy
			out of trouble?

					GUINAN
			It's a challenge, but I'm trying.

					DATA
			Excuse me sir, but in what way
			is Guinan attempting to restrain
			me from adversity?

					RIKER
			Never mind, Data, I was only
			joking.

	Data thinks, then suddenly explodes into a three second
	burst of LAUGHTER. Once finished, he looks from Riker
	to Guinan, uncertainty written on his face.

					DATA
			That joke was funny. Was it not?

					GUINAN
			It wasn't meant to be, Data.

	Now Data's really confused.

					GUINAN
				(to Riker)
			Are you really going down to see
			Ira Graves? The Ira Graves?

					RIKER
				(intrigued smile)
			How did you know about that?

	Guinan smiles slyly and ignores the question.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       11.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					GUINAN
			Remember Will -- great men have
			great egos.

	Riker smiles back, wondering why this sounds like a
	warning. He slaps Data on the shoulder.

					RIKER
			Come on Data. A great man awaits.

	They nod good-bye to Guinan and head for the turbolift.
	Riker takes a last look at:

13   GUINAN

	still smiling a smile that says "I know something you
	don't know."

14   INT. TURBOLIFT - RIKER AND DATA

	ride down together.

					DATA
			May I ask a question, sir?

					RIKER
			I think you just did.

					DATA
				(thinking it over)
			Quite correct. May I ask you
			another question after this one?

					RIKER
				(chuckling)
			Sure, what's on your mind?

					DATA
			Do you think it is pointless for
			me to try and understand humor?

					RIKER
			Pointless? Not necessarily.

					DATA
			I believe that comprehending what
			is truly funny will bring me
			closer to... humanness.
				(pause)
			Until recently, I thought I was
			making progress.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       12.

15   INT. CORRIDOR - DATA AND RIKER

	exit the turbolift and head down the corridor toward
	the transporter...

					DATA
			For example Commander, do you find
			this amusing? There were
			twelve....... aquatic fowl sitting
			on a fence, and six had --

					RIKER
			-- Twelve. They only had a notion
			to fly away.

	Data stops in his tracks.

					DATA
			How did you --

					RIKER
			-- Are you kidding? That joke's
			become a legend on this ship.

16   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - WORF, PULASKI, TROI (OPTICAL)

	and a MED-TECH are joined by Riker and Data (still
	mulling over the status of his legendary anecdote).
	Geordi is at the transporter controls. Riker wastes no
	time in leading his team onto the platform.

					RIKER
			Phaser on stun, Mister Worf. We
			don't know what's going on down
			there; no need to take chances.

					WORF
			Agreed, sir.

					GEORDI
			Remember folks, this is a long
			range transport. The effects will
			be a little unusual.

					PULASKI
			How do you mean?

	Riker cuts in before Geordi can reply.

					RIKER
			Understood. Energize.

	Pulaski turns to Riker just as they begin to
	transport...

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       13.

16   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Wait a minute! I don't under --

	And they're GONE before the sentence is complete.

17   INT. LIVING ROOM ON GRAVESWORLD - THE AWAY TEAM
(OPTICAL)

	begins to MATERIALIZE in comfortable if somewhat
	cluttered living quarters. Behind them we can see the
	planet through the window, including the multi-colored
	rings that encircle her.

	It takes longer than usual for their materialization.
	We hear the end of Pulaski's sentence as her body
	becomes solid.

					PULASKI
			-- ssstttaaaaaannnnddd!

					RIKER
			You do now.

	All seem momentarily disoriented. Troi puts her hand
	to her head.

					TROI
			Ohh... I know this is crazy, but
			for a moment I felt like I was
			trapped inside that wall.

					WORF
			You were. For a moment.

	Troi thinks that over. Behind her, Riker signals the
	ship.

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead, Number One.

					RIKER
			We've arrived in Graves' home.
			All's quiet so far -- on the other
			hand, no one knew we were coming.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       14.

17   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Use caution and investigate.
			Protect Graves' health at all
			cost. We're leaving orbit to
			assist the Mary Rogers. Back as
			soon as possible.

					RIKER
			Understood, Captain. Riker out.

18   ANGLE FAVORING DATA

	transfixed by something only he sees.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Let's look around -- see if
			anybody's home.

					DATA
			Someone is home, sir.

19   WIDE ANGLE

	as the others turn to see what Data sees. Kareen
	Brianon stands in the doorway, looking even more
	ravishing than before.

					KAREEN
			You heard me. Thank God.

	Kareen moves toward them and speaks in a halting, shy
	voice.

					KAREEN
				(continuing)
			I'm Kareen Brianon, Doctor Graves'
			assistant. Are you... you with
			Starfleet?

					RIKER
			Yes, we're from a ship called the
			Enterprise. We monitored your
			distress call but you never
			acknowledged our response.

					KAREEN
			I'm sorry, I... couldn't take the
			chance...

	Riker moves forward and studies her eyes. Perhaps he's
	somewhat smitten by her beauty.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       15.

19   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What chance?

					GRAVES (O.S.)
				(stern)
			The chance that I might find out
			someone was coming.

	All eyes turn to see DOCTOR IRA GRAVES, standing behind
	them in a corner of the room (a wall door sliding shut
	behind him). He's a small man in his late seventies,
	with intense, darting eyes, and a healthy wild-looking
	shock of white hair. His skin is chalk-white, his
	torso frail. We get the impression of strong mind,
	weak body.

					GRAVES
			Kareen knew full well that I would
			not be pleased.

					KAREEN
			I had no choice. I refuse to
			stand by and watch you
			deteriorate.

					PULASKI
			What symptoms have you noticed?

					KAREEN
			He has pain, shortness of breath,
			irritability --

					GRAVES
			-- Ridiculous! I'm as healthy
			as a Rigellian ox!

					KAREEN
			We'll see about that, Ira.
				(to away team)
			I hope one of you is a doctor.

	Pulaski steps forward.

					PULASKI
			Doctor Katherine Pulaski. Call
			me Kate.

	Pulaski greets Kareen and turns to do so with Ira. He
	shudders and holds up his hands as she approaches.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       16.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					GRAVES
			No offense, but I don't want you
			touching me in a medical way.
			It's no secret that I don't like
			people much, and I like doctors
			even less than people!

					PULASKI
			Funny, I always thought doctors
			were people.

					GRAVES
			And you were wrong. Just ask any
			patient.
				(pause)
			Although I will admit for a doctor
			you're a nice looking woman.

	Graves is giving her body a slightly lecherous
	appraisal. Pulaski looks at Riker and rolls her eyes.
	Graves sets his sights on Troi...

					GRAVES
			And what have we here?... Another
			lovely specimen of womanhood.

					RIKER
			I thought you didn't like people?

					GRAVES
			I like women. Always try to
			forget that they're people.

	Graves slides closer to Troi, never taking his eyes off
	her cleavage.

					TROI
				(a bit embarrassed)
			I'm Deanna Troi. It's an honor
			to meet you Doctor Graves.

					GRAVES
			Yes! Yes, of course it is! This
			is one of the truly great moments
			of your life! Believe me honey,
			you'll never meet anyone half as
			sagacious as me. I'm a phenom.

	Graves' bragging comes out in such an enthusiastic,
	matter of fact way, one can't really be angry with him.
	To him, his statements are simply facts; he is
	incredibly brilliant. His egotism suits him. It's
	perversely lovable, like the boastful old veteran
	reminiscing about the men he killed in the war.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       17.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					GRAVES
				(continuing)
			Oh there I go again -- shocking
			people with the truth. I can
			appreciate how hard it is for
			others to try and keep up with
			my mind. I don't mean to burden
			with my brilliance. It just works
			out that way.

	Over in a corner of the room, Kareen has been studying
	Worf.

					KAREEN
				(soft, uncertain)
			Excuse me sir... Are you a
			Romulan?

	Worf's face twists into a scowl, as though he smells
	something unpleasant.

					WORF
			Hardly.

20   WIDE ANGLE

					GRAVES
			He's a Klingon, Kareen.
				(to others)
			Kareen has lived here since her
			father died when she was quite
			young. Her only knowledge of
			inhuman races comes from me. I
			suppose Klingons and Romulans must
			look much alike.

	Worf snaps his head toward Riker, infuriated.

					WORF
				(low growl)
			Do I have to stand here and be
			insulted?

					GRAVES
			No insult intended, Mister Klingon.
				(to Pulaski)
			See Doctor? Nothing wrong with
			my hearing --

	At this moment Graves is overcome with a brief but
	vicious wracking COUGH. It doubles him over
	momentarily, but he quickly tries to pass it off by
	honing in on Data.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       18.

20   CONTINUED:

					GRAVES
				(gravelly)
			My, my, my...

	Graves stands right in front of Data, reaching up and
	studying his face with ardent fascination.

					DATA
			Uh, Lieutenant Commander Data,
			sir --

					GRAVES
			-- Shhh!

	Graves uses both hands to swivel Data's head from side
	to side, as he examines the structure of the android's
	ears, jawline, nose, etc. Behind Graves, Pulaski is
	taking the opportunity to run a medical scanner up and
	down the scientist's back. Unaware, Graves thinks out
	loud as he continues to peruse Data...

					GRAVES
				(continuing)
			Functional... Durable... Obviously
			no concern whatsoever for
			aesthetic values.

	Data frowns -- now he's insulted. Graves releases his
	head.

					GRAVES
				(continuing)
			Looks like Soong's work.

					DATA
			Quite correct, sir! Did you know
			Soong?

					GRAVES
			Know him?!
				(raspy cough)
			I taught him everything he knows.
			You could say I was the father
			of his work...
				(smiles as thought
				 occurs)
			Which kinda makes me your
			grandfather, doesn't it sonny?

	Graves spins as he becomes aware that Pulaski has been
	scanning him. He scowls and backs away, but it's clear
	she's found out enough already.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE       19.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

					GRAVES
				(continuing)
			Damn doctors! Always sneaking
			up on you like that -- saying this
			isn't going to hurt, this isn't
			going to hurt, when you both know
			it's going to hurt like hell!
				(pause)
			Well I'm not paying the bill for
			this!

					PULASKI
				(quietly)
			There won't be a bill, Doctor.
				(to Riker)
			May I speak with you privately?

					GRAVES
			What for! Anything you think you
			found's more my business than his!

	Riker thinks about it, then nods, giving Pulaski the
	go-ahead to speak freely. She hesitates...

					GRAVES
				(continuing)
			Go on, gorgeous! Whatever the
			hell it is, I can take it.

					PULASKI
				(uncomfortable)
			I checked twice to make certain...
			You have Varnay's disease.

	Kareen GASPS. Graves barely reacts.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			I'm sorry, Ira. You're dying,
			and there's nothing I can do about
			it.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       20.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

21   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42437.7.
			We've successfully transported
			the passengers and crew of the
			stricken liner Mary Rogers.

22   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - MOVE IN ON PICARD

	alone, staring out the window at the stars...

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Tragically, six people died in
			the initial explosion, but the
			rest are now aboard and in good
			condition. We are heading back
			to Gravesworld with great
			dispatch.

	Wesley ENTERS and quietly approaches the captain.

					WESLEY
			You wanted to see me, sir.

					PICARD
				(still staring at space)
			Yes Ensign. I assume you would
			very much like to meet Doctor
			Graves.

					WESLEY
				(brightening)
			Yes sir. His theories on spatial
			relationships are amazing! And
			his work in thermodynamics is --

					PICARD
			-- Good, I get the idea.
			Providing his health is reasonably
			intact, I'm going to appoint you
			as his personal tour guide when
			he comes aboard. You have the
			run of the ship -- show him
			anything you think he'll find
			interesting, and for heaven's
			sake, don't talk his ear off!

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       21.

22   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(excited)
			Yes sir. Understood.
				(pause, thoughtful)
			But why me, sir? I mean, not that
			I'm complaining --

					PICARD
			-- Graves has a reputation for
			being difficult and I'm not sure
			I have the patience for that right
			now.

	Picard turns from the window and looks Wesley in the
	eye.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			And... sometimes the very old get
			along best with the very young.

23   INT. LIVING ROOM/GRAVESWORLD - ANGLE FAVORING PULASKI

	Riker, Kareen, Troi, Worf, and the med-tech are also
	present.

					PULASKI
			I'd say he has a week, but that's
			a guesstimate.

					KAREEN
			Is he in great pain?

					PULASKI
			Some. I could help with that but
			he won't let me get near him.

					KAREEN
				(sadly)
			He won't even let me get near him,
			now.

					RIKER
			Has he been... like a father to
			you?

					KAREEN
			More like a teacher.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       22.

23   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I sense that his feelings for you
			are very warm. He's attracted
			to you in many ways.

					KAREEN
			Attracted?... I know -- I've felt
			certain feelings from him. But
			he's always been a gentleman.
				(to Riker)
			Had I been older... perhaps we
			could've been lovers. But nothing
			like that ever happened between
			us.

	She gives Riker a lingering look, then turns and walks
	away from him...

					KAREEN
				(continuing)
			Now, it's like he's afraid to face
			me... The only one he talks to
			is your friend, Data.

24   INT. GRAVES' LABORATORY - GRAVES

	is attending to a complex computer terminal, softly
	WHISTLING THE SONG, "IF I ONLY HAD A HEART," while
	behind him Data is blowing through some of his written
	material at breakneck speed.

					DATA
			I have noticed Doctor, that you --

					GRAVES
			-- Call me Grandpa. Seems more
			touching in my final hours.

					DATA
			I have noticed Grandpa, that you
			keep repeating the same notes of
			a musical passage that I am
			unfamiliar with.

					GRAVES
			It's an ancient little tune called
			"If I Only Had A Heart." A rather
			plaintive lament sung by a
			mechanical man who longs to be
			human. It's his only wish.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       23.

24   CONTINUED:

	Struck by the image, Data stops what he's doing and
	MOVES closer to Graves...

					DATA
			What happens to this man?

					GRAVES
			He finds out that he is human
			after all. Always was -- just
			worried so much he never realized
			it.

					DATA
			A happy ending. The mechanical
			man got his wish.

					GRAVES
			Stories often have happy endings.
			It's life that throws you for a
			loop.

	Data seems to think deeply about what he's saying.
	Graves notes his thoughtfulness and continues...

					GRAVES
				(continuing)
			It must be hard for you... So
			close to being human and yet never
			really knowing what it's like to
			feel pain.

					DATA
			But... pain is unpleasant... is
			it not?

	Graves looks off into space -- a dying man allowing his
	mind to explore the vagaries of life. He closes his
	eyes, breathes deeply, speaks slowly...

					GRAVES
			Pain... Lust... envy...
			pleasure... desire. Do you know
			what desire is, Data?

					DATA
			Desire? It is to long for or
			crave, a wish, a request, a --

					GRAVES
				(strong)
			-- Do you know what desire is?

	Data pauses. He realizes what Graves is asking him.
	When he answers, he almost sounds sad.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       24.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			No... I do not suppose I will ever
			know what it really is.

	Graves nods slowly.

					GRAVES
			I feel pity for you. Your
			existence is a kind of walking
			purgatory -- neither dead nor
			alive, never really feeling
			anything. Just existing. Just
			existing.

	Graves fights off A COUGHING SPELL. When he comes out
	of it, there's a small, ironic smile on his face...

					GRAVES
			Listen to me -- a dying man taking
			the time to mourn a man who will
			never know death. Funny, isn't
			it?

					DATA
				(softly)
			Funny?... I have... difficulty
			discerning what is funny.

	Graves turns his back on Data so that the android
	doesn't see his face turn grim.

					GRAVES
			I've had the same difficulty most
			of my life. We're much alike.

25   INT. LIVING ROOM ON GRAVESWORLD - RIKER
	ENTERS, rejoining the others.

					RIKER
			I just spoke with the captain.
			The Enterprise is minutes away;
			he'll contact us again when she
			goes into orbit.

					PULASKI
			You informed him of Doctor Graves'
			condition?

					RIKER
			Yes. Arrangements are being made
			to make his last days with us as
			comfortable as possible.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       25.

25   CONTINUED:

	Kareen pensively looks out the window...

					KAREEN
			It'll be strange to leave here.

	Troi goes to her and places a supportive arm around her
	shoulder.

					TROI
			You're a beautiful young woman,
			and there's a whole universe
			waiting for you out there.

					KAREEN
			I'll be alone. I'll be without
			Ira.

	Troi looks at her colleagues, uncertain of what to say.
	Surprisingly, it is Worf who gently approaches the
	girl.

					WORF
				(lowered tone)
			I know what it is to lose those
			closest to your heart. It will
			be hard... you will feel alone
			at first... but it will surely
			pass, as time passes. I know.

	She looks up at Worf with tears in the corner of her
	eyes. She instinctively knows that his words come from
	a place deep within him. The little girl in her comes
	forward and she embraces Worf, GENTLY SOBBING on his
	chest. The Klingon is caught off guard, initially
	uncomfortable with the situation. Slowly, awkwardly,
	he puts a protective arm around her, looking up at the
	others to make sure they're not laughing at him.

26   INT. GRAVES' LABORATORY - GRAVES

	is still intently working at the computer terminal.
	Data is beside him, obviously pondering their
	conversation.

					DATA
			You mentioned your impending death
			a while ago. I must say Grandpa,
			that you are facing it with
			remarkable courage and stoicism.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       26.

26   CONTINUED:

					GRAVES
			That is because I am an incredible
			man, possessing an iron will and
			nerves of steel. Two traits that
			helped me become the genius I am
			today as well as the lady-killer
			I was in days gone by.

					DATA
				(shocked)
			You condone homicide, sir?

					GRAVES
			It's an expression, Data. It
			means I was once as beautiful as
			I am smart.

	Data looks at the grizzled old man before him with
	amazement.

					DATA
			Really Grandpa?

					GRAVES
				(shrugging)
			No, not really -- but what the
			hell, I'm dying. I can remember
			my life any way I want.

	Graves fights off A COUGH and smiles at "his grandson."

					GRAVES
				(continuing)
			And I'll tell you a little secret,
			Sonny. I don't think I truly will
			be dying.

					DATA
			But... the doctor --

					GRAVES
			-- Oh I'll die, but I won't really
			be dead. You see?

	Graves motions for Data to take a closer look at his
	revolutionary computer terminal.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       27.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					GRAVES
				(continuing)
			I've invented a way of
			transferring consciousness into
			a computer. Before I die I plan
			to convey my great intelligence
			into this machine, thus cheating
			the Grim Reaper of his greatest
			prize.

					DATA
			Grim Reaper... Is that a farmer
			with no sense of humor?

					GRAVES
			I speak of the personification
			of death itself.
				(coughs)
			But what do you know of death?
			It is a subject forever alien to
			you.

					DATA
			Well Grandpa, that is not
			necessarily true. I do have an
			"off button" if you like. Its
			activation robs me of all
			consciousness -- therefore
			rendering me dead for all intents
			and purposes.

	Data walks over to study an equation on a chart on the
	wall. He does not see the thoughtful expression on
	Graves' face...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			It is not something I enjoy
			contemplating.

					GRAVES
			I can understand that; still the
			analogy is a good one.
				(pause, nonchalant)
			Just where would Soong position
			such a device? Don't tell me,
			let me guess.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       28.

27   INT. GRAVES' LIVING ROOM - THE SAME CAST AS BEFORE
	(OPTICAL)

	are awaiting the Enterprise's return. Kareen has
	stopped crying, she sits next to Worf on the couch.
	Worf rises as a figure begins to MATERIALIZE in the
	room. It is Captain Picard.

	Riker goes to him.

					RIKER
			Welcome to Gravesworld, sir. This
			is Kareen Brianon, Doctor Graves'
			friend and assistant.

	Picard appraises the beautiful, sad-eyed girl who
	stands to greet him.

					PICARD
			I'm very sorry, Ms. Brianon. I'm
			sure this is quite difficult for
			you.

					KAREEN
			Thank you, Captain. Your people
			have been most kind to me.

	Picard nods compassionately and turns to Troi.

					PICARD
			Where's Data?

					TROI
			He's been with Doctor Graves
			almost the entire time. They seem
			to have developed a genuine
			rapport.

					PICARD
			Hmm, I suppose I can understand
			that.
				(to Pulaski)
			I think we should immediately
			transport to the ship. There are
			patients from the Rogers who
			could use some of your medical
			savvy.

					PULASKI
			Injuries?

					PICARD
			Nothing serious.
				(to Kareen)
			But I'd also like to get Doctor
			Graves to a place where we can
			make him more comfortable.

       STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO       29.

					DATA (O.S.)
			That will not be necessary,
			Captain.

28   MOVE IN ON DATA

	BACKLIT in the doorway. For a moment he just stands
	there, perusing the room, taking things in slowly.

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Explain yourself, Data.

					DATA
			It happened in my arms, just a
			few moments ago.
				(pause)
			There is no need to hurry... Ira
			Graves is dead.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

29   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	pulling out of orbit, leaving Gravesworld behind.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Supplemental. I
			leave Gravesworld with an empty
			feeling and the knowledge that
			our mission was unsuccessful.
			Whatever scientific secrets Ira
			Graves was about to unlock will
			follow him to his grave...

30   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - KAREEN BRIANON (OPTICAL)

	sadly watches the planet shrink in size as the
	Enterprise heads out into space...

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Our immediate priority is to reach
			the nearest starbase so that
			Graves' assistant and the marooned
			settlers can get on with their
			lives.

31   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD

	Riker and Pulaski, stand across from Data.

					PICARD
			And he really believed he could
			transfer his intellect into a
			computer?

					DATA
			That is correct. Unfortunately
			he never had the opportunity to
			elaborate. Death came swiftly.

					RIKER
			Why didn't you notify Doctor
			Pulaski when it started to happen?

					DATA
			To do so would have been
			pointless. There was nothing she
			could have done.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      31.

31   CONTINUED:

	Picard is vaguely disturbed by Data's attitude.
	Surprisingly, Pulaski supports the android's words...

					PULASKI
			It's probably right. My
			preliminary report indicates an
			extremely rapid heart stoppage.
			Death was almost instantaneous.

					DATA
			I am not an "it," Doctor. You
			have been duly informed of this
			on several occasions, yet you
			continue to label me with that
			abhorrent pronoun.

	Before Pulaski can apologize, Picard addresses Data...

					PICARD
			Data... I realize you liked Doctor
			Graves a great deal.

					DATA
			He was the greatest man I have
			ever known.

					PICARD
			Does his death disturb you?

					DATA
			Disturb, Captain? No. All things
			must pass.
				(pause)
			May I go now, sir?

					PICARD
			Yes of course.

	Data turns to exit the room, but pauses at the doorway,
	his back to the others...

					DATA
			We will try and do the funeral
			the way he wanted, will we not,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			I told you we would, Data.

					DATA
			I am glad, sir. It was his dying
			wish.

	Data EXITS. Riker strokes his chin thoughtfully...

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      32.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			That's interesting.

					PICARD
			Hmm?

					RIKER
			I thought he said death came
			swiftly. When did Graves have
			time to make a dying wish?

					PULASKI
			Perhaps beforehand. Perhaps he
			had a premonition.

32   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - KAREEN (OPTICAL)

	still stands alone, despondently gazing at the stars.
	She turns as Data ENTERS.

					KAREEN
				(gently, feminine)
			Hello Data. It's good to see you
			again.

	He stops at the far end of the room and stares at her
	for a moment before slowly making his way toward her.
	She turns back to the stars as he comes up beside
	her...

					KAREEN
				(continuing)
			The stars are so beautiful when
			seen from space. Yet they seem
			lonely -- each so isolated from
			the next.

	She turns when she realizes Data is staring at her
	profile.

					DATA
			Ira... never told you how
			beautiful you were to him. He
			never told you that, did he?

	Her lips part slightly in surprise.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			He could not tell you, do you
			understand?

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      33.

32   CONTINUED:

					KAREEN
			Yes. I understand.

					DATA
			But he wanted to. Every waking
			moment.
				(pause)
			And he wanted you to know that.

	Kareen is mesmerized. Data is staring deep into her
	eyes with a great depth of feeling. Then, abruptly, he
	swivels and walks toward the door...

					KAREEN
			Data!
				(pause)
			How do you know? How do you
			know... what he thought of me?

	Data stops where he is and seems to search his memory
	before answering. The reply comes with a shrug...

					DATA
			He told me.

	Data EXITS.

33   MOVE IN ON KAREEN

	unnerved by his visit.

34   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in a flyby.

35   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - ON PICARD

	briskly walking toward us. We see Wesley hurry to
	catch him from behind.

					WESLEY
			Captain Picard.

	Picard stops and waits for him to catch up.

					PICARD
			What is it?

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      34.

35   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(a bit hesitant)
			I heard about the ceremony you're
			having for Doctor Graves, and...
			well sir --

					PICARD
			-- You wish to attend.

					WESLEY
				(nodding)
			Since I never got to meet him...

					PICARD
			I think it's a fine idea. Come
			along, Wes.

36   INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ON DATA

	who is addressing the Holodeck computer.

					DATA
			... The temperature should be
			seventy-two, no make it
			seventy-one degrees. And whenever
			the name Ira Graves is mentioned
			it will warm considerably --

	Data cuts off as Picard and Wesley approach.

					PICARD
			Are we the first?

					DATA
			You are the last. The others have
			congregated inside.

					PICARD
			Very good.
				(to computer)
			Enter.

	The Holodeck doors slide open and REVEAL the scene
	inside. We can see Kareen as well as all the members
	of the away team, gathered on a grassy plain.

	As Wesley starts to step through, Data grasps his arm.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Perhaps the child would be better
			off playing somewhere else. This
			is an adult ceremony after all.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      35.

36   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(laughing)
			The child? You still working on
			your sense of humor, Data?

	Wesley slithers free and enters the Holodeck. Picard
	frowns at Data.

					PICARD
			You don't seem yourself lately.
			Are you feeling all right?

					DATA
			Of course, sir. I am as healthy
			as a Rigellian ox.

37   INT. HOLODECK - CLOSE ON THE FACE OF IRA GRAVES

	resting peacefully in a clear glass-like casket.

38   PULL BACK TO SEE THE LITTLE CONGREGATION

	gathered in a respectful half-circle around him. Troi
	is speaking in a soft, peaceful tone...

					TROI
			... Although we hardly knew him,
			we certainly knew of him. His
			reputation spread throughout the
			galaxy, and his mind touched all
			who cherish science.

39   ANGLE ON KAREEN

	gaunt, sad, gazing at the casket. Slowly, she looks
	over at:

40   DATA

	who seems to be enjoying this. Unnoticed by the
	others, he is looking around, his head bobbing happily,
	a thin smile on his lips.

					TROI (O.S.)
			We gather here today, to say a
			respectful good-bye to Ira
			Ellsworth Graves. A man who --

	Data interrupts by walking in front of Troi to where
	Picard and Riker stand side by side.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      36.

40   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			This is not exactly what he
			wanted.

	Riker is annoyed. He indicates the surroundings (some
	of which are implied as being OFF CAMERA).

					RIKER
			You programmed the setting. The
			field, the mountain range --

					DATA
			-- It is not the environment that
			I question, Commander. This was
			one of his favorite places on
			Gravesworld.

					PICARD
			Well what is it then?

					DATA
			It is the tone, the pacing, the
			content of the verbal tribute.
				(to Troi)
			No offense Counselor, but Doctor
			Graves would have desired a
			slightly more personal address.

					RIKER
			And how can you be so sure?

					DATA
			Why he told me, of course.
				(to Picard)
			Perhaps I should take over, sir.

	Picard SIGHS. At last he gives a slight nod.

					PICARD
			If you promise to be brief. When
			I agreed to this, I didn't intend
			for it to interfere with our
			duties. Understood?

					DATA
			Perfectly.

	Data moves before the casket and looks pridefully at
	the old, pale, shriveled face inside. He speaks in a
	trembling voice, with tremendous pride.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Just look at that face. The face
			of a thinker, a warrior, a man
			for all seasons.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      37.

41   ANGLE ON WESLEY AND WORF

	each squinting to get a better look at Graves. A
	warrior?

					DATA
			Yes friends, Ira Graves was all
			that and more.

42   REACTION SHOT OF THE OTHERS

	at the sound of "Ira Graves," the temperature rises ten
	degrees and the GROUND RUMBLES for a few moments.

					DATA
			Ira Graves was a great
			humanitarian.

	Again the temperature goes up and the GROUND SHAKES AND
	ROARS. People are beginning to perspire...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			To know know know him, was to love
			love love him. But Ira Graves
			was not perfect.

	The same response, stronger now, at the sound of his
	name. The GROUND SHAKES so hard they're almost knocked
	off their feet. An angry Picard wipes a layer of sweat
	off his brow...

					PICARD
			Data...

					DATA
				(continuing, unaware)
			Perhaps his greatest fault was
			that he was too selfless. Cared
			too much for his fellow man.

					PICARD
			Data! That's enough!

					DATA
			I am almost finished sir.

					PICARD
			You are finished, you mean.

43   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - RIKER AND PICARD

	stand across from Data.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      38.

43   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What's become of your judgment?

					DATA
			Perhaps I am maturing, sir.

					PICARD
			Do you consider it mature to
			program the mountains to tremble
			every time you say the name, Ira
			Graves?

	Data sheepishly looks down at the ground.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Not to mention the air warming
			at the very thought of him. We
			would've been barbequed if we'd
			stayed much longer.

	Data is even more ashamed -- suddenly incredibly down
	on himself.

					DATA
			I seem to have overdone it.

					RIKER
			To put it mildly.

					DATA
			I brought shame to this ship.
			To the good name of Starfleet.

					PICARD
			Data --

					DATA
			-- I was only trying to carry out
			his wishes. To make sure I kept
			my promise.

					PICARD
			I know that Data.

	Picard is concerned by Data's sudden melancholy. He
	somewhat awkwardly puts a hand on the android's
	shoulder in support.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE      39.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Look... I realize you've been
			studying the human equation with
			great alacrity, but maybe you've
			been trying just a little too
			hard. Do you know what I mean?

	A somber, doe-eyed Data nods his head. Picard
	continues, actually feeling a bit guilty...

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Try and relax a little. Don't
			try to be so... "human." Just
			be yourself. Okay?

					DATA
				(serious, just a touch
				 of sadness)
			Affirmative, sir. I will work
			on staying within myself. Now
			if you will excuse me, I am due
			on the bridge.

	Picard nods and Data begins to exit. Picard looks at
	Riker and shrugs, hoping he didn't come down on him too
	hard.

44   INT. CORRIDOR - ON DATA

	as he exits the Observation Lounge and walks straight
	toward us. His somber expression is abruptly replaced
	by a pleased, self-confident one. A remarkably sudden
	transition.

	He turns to check out an attractive CREWWOMAN as she
	passes him. When he turns around again he begins to
	WHISTLE as he walks. The tune is familiar: "IF I ONLY
	HAD A HEART."

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

45   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - TRACKING PICARD AND RIKER

	walking briskly down the corridor.

					RIKER
			I'm concerned, sir. I've never
			seen him act like this.

					PICARD
			Could it be that grandfather
			analogy Graves planted in his
			head?. Data is an orphan in a
			manner of speaking. Maybe the
			loss of Graves really got to him.
			Touched him emotionally.

					RIKER
			I hope that's all it is.

	They stop at a door.

					PICARD
			It's Captain Picard and Commander
			Riker. May we come in?

46   INT. KAREEN'S QUARTERS - PICARD AND RIKER

	ENTER. Kareen sits in a form-fitting leather chair,
	looking very beautiful and very sad.

					PICARD
			We've come to pay our respects,
			Miss Brianon.

					KAREEN
			Thank you, gentlemen. That's most
			thoughtful.

					RIKER
			We're due at Starbase Six in less
			than twelve hours. We thought
			you might enjoy a quick look at
			the bridge before we arrive.

					KAREEN
			Can one see the stars from up
			there?

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      41.

46   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Oh yes. Closer than you've ever
			seen them before.

	This thought brings the flicker of a smile to her
	lovely face. She stands up gracefully...

					KAREEN
			I think I'd enjoy that very much.

	Each man takes a hand and escorts her out of the room.

47   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	cruising toward Starbase Six.

48   INT. BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Data at Ops, Wesley at Conn, Geordi in Command with
	Troi beside him, Worf at Tactical.

					WESLEY
				(grinning)
			That was a great speech, Data.
			To know know him is to love love
			love love love him?!

					DATA
				(dry)
			Taken from a centuries-old Earth
			composition. Your child-like mind
			cannot appreciate the timeworn
			wisdom of its words.

					GEORDI
				(teasing)
			You're not turning into a
			star-crossed artist on us, are
			you Data?

					DATA
			I am many things: artist,
			scholar, lover, genius --

	He cuts off, offended at the LAUGHTER of Geordi and
	Wesley. The two of them think his stoic delivery is
	hilarious.

					GEORDI
			You're getting funnier, I gotta
			hand it to you.
				(laughs, shakes head)
			There's something to be said for
			that deadpan delivery.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      42.

49   ANGLE ON THE TURBOLIFT DOOR

	as Picard and Riker ENTER, escorting Kareen. Still
	chuckling, Geordi EXITS the bridge, relinquishing the
	Command Area.

50   CLOSE ON DATA

	frowning as he sees Kareen with the two officers.

51   WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Kareen is enraptured by the bridge, especially the
	viewscreen.

					RIKER
			You're looking in the general
			direction of the constellation
			Pegasus.

	Kareen's eyes are aglow. She truly loves stargazing.
	No one notices that Data is watching them with a
	distinct glower.

	Picard gently touches her shoulder, leading her toward
	the Aft Stations.

					PICARD
			I'm aware of your interest in
			science. Perhaps you'd like to
			--

	Data interrupts with a sullen growl, spinning to face
	them...

					DATA
				(under his breath)
			-- And I am aware of your interest
			in her.

	That said, he quickly faces forward again.

					PICARD
				(sharply)
			What was that, Data?

					DATA
			Nothing sir. Nothing at all.

	Picard is about to say something else, then thinks
	better of it. He turns his attention back to the young
	lady...

					PICARD
			These are our science stations.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      43.

52   TWO SHOT OF DATA AND WESLEY

	at their stations. The boy is wide-eyed, having heard
	Data's comment. Data continues to simmer...

					WESLEY
				(whisper)
			What's wrong with you?!

					DATA
				(normal voice)
			I detest hypocrisy. I wish they
			would just come out and admit it.

53   WIDE ANGLE FAVORING PICARD

	who is not about to let that comment pass by.

					PICARD
				(angry)
			Admit what, Mister Data?

	Data calmly turns and addresses Riker and Picard.

					DATA
			That your interest in Kareen is
			not entirely honorable.

	Everyone is shocked.

					WORF
			Data! You are way out of line!

	Data ignores Worf and deliberately walks toward Picard
	and Riker...

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Try as you might, you cannot win
			her heart. She does not like
			older men...
				(to Riker)
			... or men of limited intellect.

					PICARD
				(controlling his temper)
			Mister Data, you are hereby relieved
			of duty -- Worf, take his station.

					WORF
			Yes sir.

	Worf moves to Ops. Picard continues with Data...

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      44.

53   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You will report to your quarters
			immediately. You will not leave
			there until you hear otherwise
			from me. Is that understood?

					DATA
			Sure, I understand.
				(looks at Kareen)
			I understand all too well.

	Everyone's a bit spellbound as Data reaches out and
	gently touches Kareen's cheek before retiring to the
	turbolift. The doors open and he enters...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Removing the competition will not
			help you, Picard.

	And the doors shut. No one knows what to say -- all
	are stunned. Kareen seems shaky and frightened.

					PICARD
				(to Kareen)
			Do you know what that was all
			about?

	Still disturbed, she shakes her head vigorously.
	Beside her, Troi is mulling something over...

					TROI
				(as a revelation)
			Jealousy... I sensed intense,
			burning jealousy. And it was
			coming from Data!

54   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - DATA

	is standing before a full-length mirror,
	narcissistically studying his own image. He turns
	sideways and goes up on his toes, shamelessly admiring
	his body.

	Geordi ENTERS in a concerned state.

					GEORDI
			I heard what happened but I just
			can't believe it.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      45.

54   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Do not trouble yourself, friend.
			I am sure the captain will be by
			to apologize shortly.

					GEORDI
			You expect him to apologize?

	Data doesn't even answer -- he's too enthralled with
	his own image in the glass.

					DATA
			It seems I was too harsh on Soong.
			Notice the strong chin, the finely
			chiseled features, the powerful
			torso. Do you realize that this
			body will never wear out.
				(sighs with pleasure)
			Immortality.

					GEORDI
			What the hell are you talking
			about?

	Picard ENTERS, still angry.

					GEORDI
				(continuing; to Picard)
			He's not himself, sir. I know
			him better than anybody.

	Picard's face twists into a grimace as he notices
	Data's shameless preening before the mirror.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			We're going to Sickbay.

					DATA
				(aloof)
			Oh? Are you ill, sir?

					PICARD
			I'm getting there. Come along.

55   INT. SICKBAY - CLOSE ON PULASKI

	looking displeased.

					PULASKI
			I don't oil machinery.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      46.

56   PULL BACK TO SEE

	Pulaski standing across from Picard, with Data sitting
	up on a bed behind them.

					PULASKI
			Why don't you take it down to
			Engineering?

					PICARD
			Because I brought him to you.
			I want a complete medical check
			run on him immediately.

					PULASKI
				(exasperated)
			I'll do the best I can --

					PICARD
			-- I expect nothing less.

					PULASKI
			-- But if it blew a fuse or
			something I may not pick it up.

					PICARD
			I have the utmost faith in your
			abilities, Doctor. I know nothing
			will get by you.

	Behind them, Data has been smiling -- amused at their
	conversation.

									CUT TO:

57   CLOSE-UP OF MEDICAL MONITOR

	graphs rising and falling.

58   PULL BACK TO SEE

	Data lying on a medical bed with Pulaski hovering over
	him, running instruments along his body. Data takes
	the time to leer at her body. Pulaski comments dryly
	without taking her eyes off her instruments...

					PULASKI
			I'm sure there's a reason you're
			looking at me that way.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      47.

58   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I am simply looking. Any thought
			of ulterior motive rests with you.
			Perhaps you are projecting your
			own desires.

					PULASKI
				(derisive chuckle)
			Perhaps not. I've had three
			husbands dear, and they've all
			been flesh and blood. For some
			strange reason I like it that way.
				(pause)
			Now shut up and turn over.

					DATA
				(shrugging)
			Very well. It is your loss.

59   INT. ADJOINING ROOM IN SICKBAY - DATA

	WALKS IN as Picard, Pulaski and Troi prepare to discuss
	the results.

					PICARD
			Wait for me in the corridor, Mister
			Data.

					DATA
			What for? This concerns me more
			than it does any of you.

					PICARD
				(raising voice)
			You will wait for me in the
			corridor!

	Data SIGHS and reluctantly EXITS.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			His insubordination is growing
			by leaps and bounds. I could
			throw him in the brig but I'd
			rather try and help him.

      STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR      48.

59   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Well I really don't know what to
			suggest. Physically it's fit as
			a fiddle. Granted it's not easy
			to examine a tin can the size of
			a human, but I'll be damned if
			I can find anything wrong with
			it.

	Picard begins to pace -- he's frustrated and concerned.

					TROI
			Perhaps we're looking in the wrong
			place, sir.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					TROI
			Well, Data's physical health may
			be unimpaired but it's his mental
			health that needs to be addressed.

					PULASKI
			Are you suggesting it's losing
			its mind?

	Troi thinks before answering...

					TROI
			With your permission Captain,
			there's one way to find out.

60   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - TROI (OPTICAL)

	finishes attaching a thin wire to Data's wrist. We can
	see identical wires running from his chest and head to
	a small black box. Data is sitting before a
	viewscreen, looking displeased...

					TROI
			You remember the psychotronic
			stability examination, don't you
			Data? We all had to take it
			before graduating from the
			Academy.

					DATA
			It was a waste of time then and
			it is a waste of time now.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR          49.

60   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Just watch the screen and let your
			mind go blank. This little
			machine will do the rest.

	Reluctantly, Data looks up at the screen.

61   ANGLE TO INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	a series of images begin to appear:

	A green meadow... a waterfall... fire... the Earth seen
	from space... the Enterprise... a man and woman
	embracing... a baby ... the color yellow... the
	Federation seal...

62   CLOSE ON DATA (OPTICAL)

	the images reflecting off his face.

63   BACK TO VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	images flying by faster now, dissolving into one
	another:

	The blackness of space... an old woman... the color
	red... Picard... an alien landscape... Geordi... a
	Klingon battle cruiser... Remmick... the word
	"honor"... the number 2... a barren orchard... a purple
	sunset...

64   DATA

	squirms in his seat; this is making him uncomfortable.

65   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD AND GEORDI (OPTICAL)

	are conferring.

					PICARD
			It's safe to say you're his best
			friend. Can you speculate on
			what's happening to him?

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR          50.

65   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			It's just a guess sir, but, well
			sometimes he wants to be human
			so bad he can taste it. And
			sometimes he is more human than
			he or we realize.

					PICARD
			Yes...

					GEORDI
			I think your theory might be
			right, Captain. Witnessing
			Graves' death may have been the
			catalyst --

	Geordi cuts off as Troi appears on the VIEWSCREEN.

					TROI
			I have the results of the tests,
			Captain. I -- I ran two tests
			to make certain.

					PICARD
			Make certain of what?

					TROI
				(concerned)
			There are two distinct
			personalities within Lieutenant
			Commander Data.

					PICARD
			What?! He's an android, that's
			not possible!

					TROI
			Nevertheless it is true. The
			second personality is the
			dominant. It is unbalanced:
			brilliant but vain, sensitive yet
			paranoid. I believe it is also
			capable of extreme acts of
			violence.

66   ANGLE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	as his mind reaches a stunning realization...

					PICARD
				(shocked whisper)
			So that's it...

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR          51.

66   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			What was that, sir?

					PICARD
				(lost in thought)
			Nothing. Go on.

					TROI
			It seems to have an especially
			strong hatred of you, Captain.
			Or to a lesser degree, any
			authority figure.
				(pause)
			And worst of all, it's growing.

					PICARD
			How do you mean?

					TROI
			The alien persona is getting
			stronger -- gobbling up what's
			left of the original Data.

67   MOVE IN ON TROI'S IMAGE (OPTICAL)

					TROI
			If we don't find a way to stop
			it immediately, the Data we knew
			will be gone forever.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

68   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD AND GEORDI

	are deeply concerned.

					PICARD
			Where is he now, Counselor?

					TROI
			I left him in his quarters. He
			still has orders not to leave.

					PICARD
			Orders? Which personality will
			choose to obey my orders?

	Picard quickly addresses the wall-panel computer,
	sensing trouble.

					PICARD
				(to computer)
			Tell me -- where is Lieutenant
			Commander Data?

69   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - KAREEN (OPTICAL)

	is back at her favorite spot, eyeing the starry sky,
	her back to the door. She does not see Data as he
	quietly ENTERS the room. He just stands there...
	staring at her back. His unseen presence has an
	ominous quality to it.

					DATA
			Hello Kareen.

	She turns, startled.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			You know who I am, don't you?

					KAREEN
			You're -- you're Data.

					DATA
			You know who I am. Don't you.

	Data moves forward until they're face to face. He is
	commanding, intense; she is nervous, more than a little
	frightened. Still, there's a trace of hope in her
	eyes.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          53.

69   CONTINUED:

					KAREEN
				(whisper)
			Ira?...

	Data gently holds her face in his hands. His eyes
	light up and his face breaks into an electric smile.

					DATA
			It is me, Kareen! I'm here -- I'm
			alive!

					KAREEN
			How?

					DATA
			The process worked! I turned Data
			off and transferred my
			consciousness into his frame.

	Data steps back and proudly indicates his android
	body...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Just look at me! Sleek, powerful,
			indestructable.

	He grabs an object off the table. His face grows grim
	as he sends his mind back in time...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			When I was a boy, other children
			knew I couldn't match them
			physically. They teased me -- bullied
			me. That's when I
			withdrew... Became an island.

	He crushes the object, letting the rubble slip through
	his fingers.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			But no one will ever bully me
			again.
				(shrugs, smiles)
			If they try, I'll simply break
			their necks.

					KAREEN
			Don't talk that way, Ira. I've
			never known you to be violent.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          54.

69   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(laughs)
			I've never been capable of
			violence. But now I'm more than
			capable -- and I rather enjoy this
			new ability.

	He turns his head as the door opens and Worf ENTERS
	with TWO SECURITY GUARDS.

					WORF
			Excuse me Data, but the captain
			would like to see you.

					DATA
			Of course.
				(to Kareen)
			If you will excuse me, Miss
			Brianon.

	Data begins to go with the three of them. Just as Worf
	turns his back, Data savagely fells him with a
	two-fisted blow to the back of the head. He grabs a
	phaser from the unconscious Klingon and points it at
	the security guards.

	One of the guards goes for his phaser -- Data fires
	right into his chest, taking him out. The other guard
	makes no such move.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			You're just the type, aren't you?
			You'd beat me up if you could,
			but you can't. Not any more.

	The guard is bewildered; he looks at Kareen
	questioningly.

					KAREEN
			Ira, no.

					DATA
			Stay out of it!
				(to Guard)
			You're lucky I'm such a
			compassionate man. Now walk!

	The guard tentatively turns and walks toward the door.
	Data grins and ruthlessly shoots him in the back,
	knocking him out.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          55.

69   CONTINUED: (3)

	Three bodies now clutter the floor and Data is
	delighted. He moves to Kareen -- she takes a step back
	and looks at him with alarm in her eyes.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			There's something I must do -- something
			they're forcing me to
			do. I'll come for you when my
			task is complete.

					KAREEN
				(voice trembling)
			Ira... I don't understand...
			what's happening to you?

	He takes her hand in his. She doesn't resist.

					DATA
			Something wonderful. I feel no
			pain, no pain at all! And I'm
			immortal -- I'll never have to
			face death again. Think of the
			things I'll accomplish over the
			next thousand years!

	Kareen is horrified. Data sees her reaction but
	misreads it.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I know what you're thinking, but
			there's no need to worry. I'll
			create an android body for you
			as well. We'll witness the end
			of infinity together.

	She begins to cry. Her tears have a curious effect on
	him; he loses some of his fiery bravado and becomes
	softer and more sensitive.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Don't cry, Kareen.
				(pause, concerned)
			Don't you see, I can love you now.
			The way I've always wanted to.
			It wouldn't have been right
			then... I was too old for you,
			too weak. But now I can be
			everything you've ever wanted.

	She grimaces and tries to pull away.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          56.

69   CONTINUED: (4)

					KAREEN
			Ira -- you're hurting me!

	He's shocked to find he's unconsciously squeezing her
	hand. He lets go, realizing he could have broken it
	into a hundred pieces. Kareen cradles her wounded hand
	-- Data stares at his own hand in dull horror. His
	action seems to have taken the wind out of his sails.
	He leans over and gently wipes a tear from her cheek.

					DATA
				(softly, dazed)
			I'll be back. Wait for me.

	As he exits, he looks at the three downed men with a
	touch of alarm. Did I really do that? He carefully
	steps around them, takes one last look at Kareen, and
	EXITS.

	Kareen goes to Worf, who is GROANING, just beginning to
	revive.

					WORF
			Ohhh, what hit me?

	The doors open and Riker and Picard ENTER, rushing to
	Kareen and Worf.

					RIKER
			Did Data do this?

					KAREEN
				(nodding)
			But it's not really Data.

					PICARD
			Yes. I realize that now.

	Picard addresses the com panel.

					PICARD
				(into com)
			Security alert -- all decks.
			Lieutenant Commander Data may be armed and
			dangerous. Use extreme caution
			and subdue. All phasers on stun.

70   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - GEORDI AT COMMAND

	Troi beside him, Wesley at Conn, the rest are N.D.
	CREWMEMBERS. The turbolift doors open and Data steps
	out brandishing a phaser.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          57.

70   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Well hello there. You all look
			like you could use a little
			vacation.

71   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - PULASKI (OPTICAL)

	has arrived and is treating and reviving the security
	guards. Picard and Riker are helping Worf to his feet
	when the viewscreen activates. We see Data holding a
	phaser to Geordi's head.

					DATA
			Captain Picard -- I have ordered
			your people to vacate the bridge
			and they have refused. In an
			effort to save insignificant lives
			I will give you the opportunity
			to issue the same order.
			Otherwise, I will remove them my
			way.

					RIKER
				(softly, to Picard)
			That phaser's set to kill,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Data. That's your best friend
			you're threatening. That's
			Geordi. You wouldn't harm him
			for the world, would you?

	Data looks at Geordi and begins to soften. It becomes
	clear that there is a struggle going on inside him.

					DATA
				(uncertain)
			Geordi?

					GEORDI
			Yes Data. It's me.

	For a moment it looks like Data is about to release
	him. Then something kicks in and he violently presses
	the phaser against Geordi's head again.

					DATA
			He's no friend of mine! I should
			kill him on the spot -- put him
			out of his blind misery.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          58.

71   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You win -- no need to act rashly.
			Mister La Forge, you and the rest
			of the bridge crew will vacate
			immediately.

					DATA
			I'll blast anyone who attempts
			to reenter.

					PICARD
			You will make no attempt to
			recapture the bridge. Is that
			clear, Geordi?

					GEORDI
			Yes sir. Evacuating now.

	Data seems to think about it before letting Geordi move
	OFF SCREEN. Suddenly there's an evil glint in his eye.

					DATA
			Maybe I should shoot one in the
			back just to let you know I mean
			business.

	There's a horrible, helpless moment of silence as
	Picard and company watch Data take aim on someone about
	to exit.

					PICARD
			What is it you want? Tell me!

	Data grins and deliberately begins to squeeze the
	trigger.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Kareen is with us! You want to
			talk to Kareen.

	Slowly Data lowers the gun and turns to face Picard.

					DATA
			Kareen? Are you there?

	Picard motions with his head for Kareen to approach the
	viewscreen.

					KAREEN
			Yes -- yes Ira. I'm here.

	Once again Data goes through a radical mood change. He
	becomes somber, paranoid.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          59.

71   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			They're all against me, Kareen.
			They want to drive me out of this
			body. To kill me!

	Kareen looks to Picard and Riker, uncertain of how to
	react.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			We're going to a new world, my
			darling. A place where no one
			can ever touch us. Just hang on,
			and trust in me.

	The viewscreen goes dead. Riker tries to reactivate
	it...

					RIKER
			Riker to bridge, Riker to bridge.
				(pause, to Picard)
			It's no good. He deactivated the
			monitor.

	Picard grimly looks at the frightened girl, trying to
	figure a way to recapture the bridge.

72   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - LATER - PICARD

	has convened an emergency meeting. Troi, Wesley,
	Geordi, Worf, Riker, Pulaski, and Kareen attending.

					PULASKI
			We must remember that we're
			dealing with an unhealthy mind,
			ravaged by Varnay's disease as
			well as the strain of assimilating
			into a new body.

					WORF
			And that "unhealthy mind" is in
			total control of this ship.

					GEORDI
			Yet he seems to have a purpose.
			He said something about going to
			a new world.

					RIKER
				(to Kareen)
			Do you know what he meant by that?

	She shakes her head.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          60.

72   CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(to Kareen)
			Is there anything you can tell
			us about Ira Graves that will help
			us to understand?

					KAREEN
				(distraught)
			He's a wonderful man. He's not
			like this --

					PICARD
			-- He's taken over my ship! And
			I want her back!
				(pause)
			Are you going to help me?

					KAREEN
			How can I help?

					PICARD
			By rejecting him! By deflating
			his ego.

					TROI
			Yes, he said he was doing this
			for you. Saying you want nothing
			to do with him might distract him
			long enough --

					KAREEN
			-- I won't hurt him! He's sick,
			I won't help to destroy him.

					PICARD
			It might be our only hope! He
			controls all life-support systems
			on this ship. He could start
			killing us like flies.

					KAREEN
				(yelling, distraught)
			I can't do it, don't you
			understand?

	Picard leans back in his chair. He slowly nods his
	head...

					PICARD
			Yes, I suppose I do understand.

	The captain rises.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          61.

72   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Where are you going, Captain?

					PICARD
				(grim, determined)
			To the bridge.

					RIKER
			I can't let you do that, sir.

					PICARD
			You have no choice, Number One.
			Should I fail to return I want
			you to attempt an external bridge
			separation. Get all of our people
			as far away from him as possible.

					PULASKI
			You can't just walk in on him!
			He won't hesitate to kill you.

					PICARD
			There's still some of Data inside.
			I know there is. If I can reach
			him, maybe we've still got a
			chance.

73   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - DATA (OPTICAL)

	sits at Command, watching the viewscreen, phaser in
	hand. He spins as the turbolift doors open, and fires
	a shot that barely misses Picard's head.

	The captain stands there calmly, then slowly walks onto
	the bridge.

					DATA
			I could've killed you. You know
			that, don't you?

					PICARD
			I do know that. I also know you
			haven't killed anyone so far.
			I don't think you really want to.

	Data doesn't say anything; he simply watches the
	captain through narrowed eyes. Picard indicates the
	viewscreen.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Where are we going?

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          62.

73   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			To the Aldebaran system. There's
			a planet there that suits my
			purpose.

					PICARD
			Which is?

					DATA
			Why should I tell you?

					PICARD
			Because you're lonely. Because
			you want someone else to share
			your plans.

					DATA
			I'll tell you... because I'm
			bored. I plan on building a
			fortress, with a laboratory of
			course. Those of your crew that
			I do not exterminate shall live
			there as our slaves. Kareen will
			never want for anything.

					PICARD
			And what of Data? Your
			"grandson."

					DATA
				(chuckles)
			What of him?

					PICARD
			You took advantage of him.

	Data angrily rises and moves toward Picard.

					DATA
			I did him a favor! I gave him
			life!

					PICARD
			You killed him! You're nothing
			but a two-bit murderer!

	Data lunges at Picard and grabs his throat with both
	hands. Picard strains to free himself but the android
	hands are incredibly strong. Picard is beginning to
	turn blue.

					DATA
			You call me a murderer?! I'll
			show you what murder is.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          63.

73   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard is gasping for air -- on his last legs.

					KAREEN (O.S.)
				(screaming)
			Stop it!

	Surprised, Data turns, releasing his grip. Kareen
	steps onto the bridge...

					KAREEN)
				(continuing)
			You've become a monster.

					DATA
				(worried, nervous)
			Don't say that, Kareen. He
			attacked me --

					KAREEN
			-- And a liar as well.

	Breathing hard, Picard watches as she goes up to Data
	with fire in her eyes...

					KAREEN
				(continuing)
			I hate you. I despise you.

					DATA
				(shocked, weak)
			Kareen... don't...

					KAREEN
			You're not a man anymore! You're
			a pathetic little pile of
			machinery!

					DATA
			Stop... please...

					KAREEN
			The thought of ever living with
			something like you makes me sick.

	Data is weakening by the moment. The fury of her
	verbal assault is bringing out all of his insecurities
	and paranoia, making him a basket case.

					KAREEN
				(continuing)
			I'd rather live alone! I'd rather
			make love to a computer!

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          64.

73   CONTINUED: (3)

	Data is overcome by a moment of pure fury. He hauls
	back and prepares to slap her...

					KAREEN
				(continuing)
			Are you going to kill me too?

	The thought of what he was about to do terrifies Data.
	His hands begin to shake, he bows his head in nervous
	shame...

					DATA
			You hate me... What can I do, what
			can I do?

					KAREEN
			Leave that body. It doesn't
			belong to you.

	Data looks her in the eye. He is emotionally
	devastated. He gives her just the ghost of a smile (is
	he relieved?) and then hurries to the turbolift.

	Alone with Kareen, the recovering Picard gives her a
	hug. We can see by her eyes that this experience was
	just as devastating for her. Her hatred was a forced
	hatred.

74   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	banks sharply and heads back in her original direction.

75   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - ANGLE ON THE DOORS

	as they open and Picard, Riker, Geordi, Kareen and
	Pulaski hurry in.

76   REVERSE ANGLE

	on the inert form of Data lying by the computer
	terminal. Riker is the first to reach him, shaking his
	limp form by the collar.

					RIKER
			Data! Data, can you hear me?

	Data's eyes pop open. They are clear and inquisitive
	-- we sense it's the old Data once again.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          65.

76   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			May I ask you a question,
			Commander?

	Riker smiles up at the others. He happily senses the
	same thing.

					RIKER
			I think you just did.

					DATA
			Quite correct. May I ask you
			another question after this one?

					RIKER
			No questions. Just tell me a
			joke. The funniest joke in
			history.

					DATA
			All right. There were twelve...
			starship captains, sitting on a
			fence --

77   CLOSE ON PICARD

	his eyebrows arching in surprise.

					PICARD
			-- I've heard more than enough
			to know you're you again.

	Data has no idea what that means. As the others help
	the android to his feet, Picard notices that Kareen is
	standing away from the others, staring at the computer
	terminal. He goes to see what she sees...

78   ANGLE ON COMPUTER VIEWSCREEN

	It simply reads: "GOOD-BYE KAREEN. I'M SORRY."

	Picard puts his hand on her shoulder...

					KAREEN
				(sad half-whisper)
			He's in there. Ira put himself
			in the computer.

					PICARD
			No Kareen. The real Ira Graves
			never left the planet.

           STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE          66.

79   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	streaks past us on its way to Starbase Six.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "Loud as a Whisper 
                          #40272-132 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Jackie Zambrano 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Larry Shaw 


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Copyright 1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                         FINAL DRAFT


      STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - draft 11/4/88 CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Loud as a Whisper" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             RIVA
                RIKER              1ST LEADER/WARRIOR
                TROI               SCHOLAR/ARTIST
                WORF               WARRIOR/ADONIS/PERSON
                DATA               CULTURED WOMAN
                GEORDI             2ND LEADER/WARRIOR
                PULASKI            
                WESLEY             
                TRANSPORTER CHIEF  

                Non-Speaking       Non-Speaking
                  CREWMEMBERS        BOY
                                     SOLDIERS/COMBATANTS

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - DRAFT 11/10/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Loud as a Whisper" 
                       
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
          
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     PLANET RAMATIS 3
              TURBOLIFT
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         PLANET SOLAIS 5
              GUEST QUARTERS             MOUNTAIN TOP
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              SICKBAY
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              CORRIDOR
          
            PLANET RAMATIS
          
            ANTEROOM
            LARGER ROOM

  STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Loud as a Whisper" 
                    
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                   RIVA           REE-va
                   SOLAIS         So-LAY-is
                   RAMATIS        RAH-mah-tis

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "Loud as a Whisper"   
                        
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship glides through space, planets and stars.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42411.2.
			The Enterprise has been
			unexpectedly diverted to the
			Ramatis star system. The two
			sides of a bitter little planetary
			conflict have petitioned Starfleet
			to transport to their world a
			mediator they have mutually
			selected. Our orders are
			transportation only -- no
			interference, no responsibilities.
			It is a mission much to my
			liking.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	RIKER has the Command position. WESLEY has the Conn,
	DATA is at Ops, n.d. CREWMEMBER at Tactical. The other
	positions are occupied by n.d. crewmembers.

					RIKER
			Reduce to half impulse.

					WESLEY
			Reducing velocity to one-half
			impulse.

	Riker walks to the captain's Ready Room door.

	The CHIME signals Riker's presence. From inside,
	CAPTAIN PICARD calls out.

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Come.

	The door opens.

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - TEASER     2.

3    INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker enters. Spread across and above Picard's desk is
	a complicated arrangement of three-dimensional shapes -- some
	on the surface, others seemingly suspended in
	air.

					PICARD
			Ah, Number One. Look at this.
			Ever since we left the Lima-Sierra
			system, I have been puzzling over
			how the third planet could
			maintain such an orbit, when it
			is theoretically impossible, but
			consider this.

	Riker moves closer, whereupon Picard activates the
	display. The shapes GO INTO MOTION. They then STOP.

					RIKER
			There's no degeneration?

					PICARD
			Exactly!

					RIKER
			Why?

					PICARD
			I haven't got that worked out.

					RIKER
			Perhaps this facsimile lacks mass.

					PICARD
			Yes, somewhat, but if this is an
			accurate representation -- would
			it not explain what happened in
			that system?

	Riker moves closer.

					RIKER
				(as he studies the
				 display)
			Perhaps.

	Picard comes back to business.

					PICARD
			Well, not a matter of great moment -- just
			a knot I had to untie.
			Now... What was it you wanted to
			see me about?

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - TEASER     3.

3    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Captain, we have arrived at
			Ramatis Three.

	Picard gets to his feet as he speaks:

					PICARD
			Ah -- well -- time to leave.

4    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	entering orbit near the silver and blue planet of
	Ramatis Three.

5    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before. Picard and Riker come onto the bridge.

					RIKER
			Standard orbit, Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Standard orbit.

	Together they head for the turbolift.

					RIKER
			Data, you have the bridge.

	Data leaves Ops and is immediately replaced by an n.d.
	FEMALE CREWMEMBER. He takes the Command position.

6    ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Riker and Picard enter the turbolift, the doors
	close.

7    INT. TURBOLIFT

					RIKER
			I am still uncomfortable about
			your leading this away team.

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - TEASER     4.

7    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			This is not an away team in the
			strictest sense. I consider this
			more of a ceremonial function.
			For me not to go, could be
			construed a lack of respect, or
			that I do not regard the mission
			as significant. Transporter Room
			Five.

	The turbolift heads for Deck Seventeen.

					RIKER
			Considering the importance of this
			mission and the lives which are
			at stake... I don't want to do
			anything which would have a
			negative affect on this
			negotiation, however...

					PICARD
			I appreciate your concern, Number
			One, but, I'm sure it will go
			quite smoothly.

					RIKER
			We have come a great distance for
			this mediator.

					PICARD
			They asked for the best and that
			person, from all reports, is Riva.

	The turbolift arrives. Riker and Picard step off.

7A   INT. CORRIDOR

	as they walk along.

					RIKER
			I've never heard of him.

					PICARD
			I'm not surprised, he hasn't
			mediated for several decades.

					RIKER
			That's a long time to be out of
			the saddle. Let's hope he's not
			rusty.

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - TEASER     5.

7A   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes, for all our sakes... let's
			hope Riva is at the top of his
			game.

	They turn and enter the Transporter Room.

8    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	TROI and WORF are waiting. They step onto the
	platform.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Coordinates have been input.

					PICARD
			Very good, Lieutenant. Worry not,
			Number One -- this will be a simple
			ceremonial greeting, and right
			back to the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			I'm sure.

					PICARD
			Energize.

	And the away team -- with Picard as their leader -- VANISHES.

9    INT. RAMATIS - ANTEROOM (OPTICAL)

	as the away team STACKS UP.

10   ANOTHER ANGLE - INT. RAMATIS - ANTEROOM

	A handsome BOY greets the away team, and motions for
	them to follow him.

11   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as they reach a vestibule which leads to a larger room.
	The boy leads them toward a larger room.

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - TEASER     6.

12   INT. LARGER ROOM

	They enter. There is no one in the room. At the far
	end is a raised dais. The design of the room is
	geometric -- the decorations eclectic. As the away team
	looks around, they realize their young guide has
	disappeared and they are all alone:

	Off their reactions:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE     7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around the planet Ramatis.

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker once again has the Command position.

					RIKER
			Captain, this is the Enterprise.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We have arrived safely, Number
			One, and for the most part, we've
			been ignored... ah...

15
thru	OMITTED
16

17   INT. RAMATIS - LARGER ROOM

	The away team in the larger room.

					PICARD
			... some of the local citizenry
			are beginning to assemble. I'll
			keep you informed.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			I would appreciate it.

18   ANOTHER ANGLE - LARGER ROOM

	Slowly, without any apparent signal, HUMANOIDS begin to
	casually assemble. They enter the room from portals,
	scattered along the walls, talking quietly among
	themselves in an unrecognizable, and mostly unheard,
	language.

19   ANOTHER ANGLE

	There are three of them... each a distinctive
	personality and physical archetype -- the
	SCHOLAR/ARTIST, the WARRIOR/ADONIS, a CULTURED WOMAN.
	These "types" show no emotion, and if they are aware of
	the away team, they do not acknowledge them.

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE     8.

20   ANOTHER ANGLE

	a MAN enters from behind the away team. By his dress,
	his carriage and his presence he is someone in
	authority. This is RIVA -- he appears to be around
	thirty earth years, pleasant looking, with an open
	friendly countenance.

21   PICARD AND TROI

	as Riva passes them. He pauses, studying first Picard -- his
	appraisal is open, his gaze penetrating. Because
	of his vast experience in different and unusual
	situations, Picard has the wisdom to wait for Riva to
	make the first move. Riva then turns his attention
	on Worf, then to Troi, then leaves her with a warm
	flirtatious smile.

					TROI
				(she responds with a
				 smile, and a nod)
			Riva.

22   ANOTHER ANGLE - ROOM

	Riva walks onto the dais, those he passes offer a
	greeting.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			eeennniYOO.

	It is obviously a term of respect as well as a
	greeting. Riva responds with a slight wave of his
	hand.

					TROI
			He is a well-liked leader. Their
			affection is genuine, as is his.

					PICARD
			Well, if they respect him on
			Solais, as much as they do here -- we
			could be looking forward to
			a successful mission.

23   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Riva takes his place on the dais, the CHORUS gathers in
	front of him. Riva pauses, comfortable -- relaxed -- very
	pleasant. His expression is bemused -- as though
	he is expecting good news.

     STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE     9.

23   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			I've never seen anything like this
			before and I'm a little uncertain
			about how to proceed.
				(smiles)
			There is a wonderful feeling of
			well being, emanating from here.

	The man on the dais, makes a very slight motion --
	(through all this the Chorus never turns to face Riva.
	Their method of communication we do not understand and
	will never understand. It is part of their long
	history.)

					WOMAN
			Please -- come closer.

	The away team takes a couple of steps closer.

					WOMAN
				(continuing)
			Before I start, is there anything
			you need? Refreshments, food.

					PICARD
			No. But thank you for asking.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Then --
				(with a gesture to
				 Picard)
			Proceed.

	Picard hesitates - then...

					PICARD
			Greetings from the United
			Federation of Planets. I am
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard, of the
			USS Enterprise. This is Counselor
			Troi, and Lieutenant Worf.

	Riva remains impassive. He again studies the away
	team. Then he makes a slight MOVE with HIS HANDS. And
	the Chorus SPEAKS.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			GREETINGS!

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE    10.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Welcome to Ramatis.

					WOMAN
			I have been expecting you.

	The away team is surprised.

	The Warrior/Adonis member of the Chorus, takes a step
	closer to Troi, and gives her a blinding smile.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			You're empathic.

					TROI
			Yes.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Then, although you already know
			my feelings toward you, allow
			me to put them into words. I
			am looking forward to this
			journey, now more than ever,
			because it gives me the chance
			to spend time in your company.

	Warrior/Adonis smiles, then all expression leaves his
	face.

					TROI
				(she speaks to Riva,
				 not Warrior/Adonis)
			I am flattered. And I too, look
			forward to learning more about
			you.

24   PICARD

	He looks the Chorus over, then turns to Troi for
	advice.

					TROI
				(quietly to Picard)
			There's a very different kind of
			communication here, Captain.

					PICARD
			Yes, so I see. I think there are
			facets to Riva about which we were
			not informed.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE    11.

24   CONTINUED:

					WOMAN
			Precisely. It is a process which
			has developed over the centuries
			and one I find quite harmonious.

					PICARD
			So Riva the famous mediator is... ?

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Deaf.
				(with great conviction)
			Born, and hope to die.

					PICARD
				(indicating Chorus)
			And you all speak for Riva?

					CHORUS
			Yes.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			I not only convey his words, but
			his emotional intent as well.

					TROI
			The members of the Chorus, serve
			as "translators," and each
			represents the archetypes of man's
			personality.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			I am the scholar. I represent
			the intellect. I speak in
			matters of judgment -- philosophy -- logic.
			Also, I am -- the dreamer.
			The part which longs to see the
			beauty beyond the truth which is
			always the first duty of art.
			I am the poet...

	Riva makes a slight movement and the Scholar/Artist --
	shuts up and steps back.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE    12.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Artists tend to ramble, they live
			too much in the future, they
			neglect the moment. I am Riva's
			libido. I am his passion. I am
			the anarchy of lust. The romantic -- the
				(with a little
				 self-deprecating nod
				 to Troi)
			... lover. Also, I am as he.
				(indicates Worf)
			The definition of Riva's honor...
			the perfect line which never
			wavers.

					PICARD
				(to the Woman)
			And you...

					WOMAN
			I represent that part of Riva
			which binds all the others
			together. I am harmony -- wisdom -- balance.

					PICARD
				(to the Woman)
			Remarkable. How did this...

	Riva flashes anger.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Speak to me!

	The away team is surprised by the outburst. Worf
	instinctively steps forward.

					PICARD
			What?!

	Again Riva gestures aggressively.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Speak directly to me!

					TROI
				(so Riva cannot read
				 her lips)
			He's prodding you to get a
			reaction.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE    13.

24   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(to Riva)
			The uniqueness of this
			presentation provoked my
			inadvertent breach in protocol.
			No insult was intended.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Then... none is perceived.

					PICARD
			I was curious about how this
			unique form of communication came
			about.

					WOMAN
			The gene for hearing is not
			present in our planet's ruling
			line.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Not that unusual, indeed it is
			similar to the English Tudor
			monarchs of your planet Earth,
			all who had hemophilia. Or the
			leaders of Fendaus Five, who were
			without limbs.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Throughout time, many of the
			galaxy's greatest contributors
			have been similarly "special."

					PICARD
				(to Riva)
			Your ability to read lips -- is
			very impressive.

					WOMAN
			Thank you.

					PICARD
			Your "translators" do not see you,
			yet they are able to accurately
			convey your thoughts.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE    14.

24   CONTINUED: (4)

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			My Chorus is so attuned -- they
			can "hear" my hands and translate
			to you. It is a relationship
			which has developed over centuries -- their
			ancestors provided the
			same service to my ancestors.

					TROI
			Your way of communication is most
			distinctive, Riva.

	The Warrior/Adonis shifts his place on the steps,
	closer to her.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			It takes a fine mind to appreciate
			that, Counselor Troi.

					TROI
				(indicates
				 Warrior/Adonis)
			This part of you does not seem
			to speak very often.

	Riva's eyes dance in flirtation.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Only when the spirit moves me.

	His gaze is intense, very male. Troi lowers her eyes.

					PICARD
			Riva -- if you are ready -- the
			situation at Solais Five is very
			critical. We should not delay.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			I will prepare for departure
			immediately.

					PICARD
			Are you all -- I mean -- Riva, did
			you plan to take these people with
			you?

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
				(challenging)
			Is that a problem?

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT ONE    15.

24   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			No, it's just that we didn't know
			you would all be coming.

	Riva descends the steps, toward Troi.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
				(to Troi)
			How long will my journey to
			Solais take?

					TROI
			More than two of your days.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
				(Riva comes up and
				 beside them)
			Then, until duty calls, this will
			indeed be a pleasant trip.

25   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The away team, now including Riva and his Chorus, move
	slightly to the side. Worf touches his communicator.

					WORF
			With your permission, Captain.

					PICARD
			Make it so.

					WORF
			Enterprise, this is the away team,
			seven to beam up.

	Riva, the Chorus, and the away team BEAM UP to the
	Enterprise.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

26   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Ramatis.

27   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker has the Command Chair, Data is at Ops, Wesley
	has the Conn. PULASKI and GEORDI are also on the
	bridge. Riker is anxious to get underway, and relieved
	when he hears:

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
			The away team, plus four, is on
			board.

					RIKER
			Acknowledged. Ensign, set your
			course for Solais Five.

	Wesley inputs the coordinates.

					WESLEY
			Course is set.

					RIKER
			Velocity -- warp eight.

					WESLEY
			Warp eight -- aye.

					RIKER
			Engage, Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

28   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	stretches into warp.

29   ANOTHER ANGLE - MAIN BRIDGE

	The turbolift opens, Picard leads the others onto the
	bridge. Worf goes immediately to his position. Riker
	stands, ready to greet his guest.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    17.

30   ANGLE ON THE AWAY TEAM AND RIVA

	They enter, cross to Riker. Picard begins the
	introductions.

					PICARD
			Riva, may I present--

					RIKER
				(indicating the Chorus)
			What's this?

					PICARD
			These three -- speak for Riva.

	Riker also reacts with surprise.

					RIKER
			You mean, the most respected
			negotiator in the Federation -- is
			deaf? Amazing.

					SCHCLAR/ARTIST
				(to Picard)
			First, Captain, let me say that
			it is an honor to be on board such
			a fine vessel.
				(continuing)
			Now... please continue with the
			introductions.

					PICARD
			This is my first officer,
			Commander Riker.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			It is an honor to meet you.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Commander Data.

	Riva looks Data up and down. Then smiles.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			It is a pleasure to meet such a
			unique individual.

					DATA
			Thank you...

	Riva responds with a nod.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    18.

30   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			And our chief medical officer,
			Katherine Pulaski.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Doctor.

					PICARD
			This is Lieutenant La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Pleased to meet you, sir.

	Riva touches his VISOR gently.

					WOMAN
			What is that you're wearing?

					GEORDI
			A VISOR. It modifies the
			electromagnetic spectrum and
			carries the readings to my brain.

					WOMAN
			And without it, can you see?

					GEORDI
			No. Without it I'm as blind as
			a post.

					WOMAN
			Your VISOR serves the same purpose
			as my Chorus, which "hears" my
			thoughts and translates them into
			sound.

					GEORDI
			Yes.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			And you don't resent it?

					GEORDI
			The VISOR or being blind?

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Either.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    19.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			They are both part of me, and
			since I like who I am, why would
			I resent either being blind or
			wearing the VISOR?

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			What is your position on this
			ship?

					GEORDI
			Engineering officer, sir.

	Riva feels a kinship with Geordi and it shows in his
	movements. He puts a friendly hand on Geordi's
	shoulder.

					WOMAN
				(to Geordi)
			It's a blessing to understand we
			are special...
				(then including
				 everyone)
			... each in his own way.

					GEORDI
			My feeling exactly.

					WOMAN
			Please call me Riva.

					GEORDI
			Okay. And you can call me Geordi.

					PICARD
			I will have you shown to you
			quarters, then at your convenience
			I have prepared a briefing on the
			Solari wars? I offer the
			hospitality of my ship during this
			journey. We will provide whatever
			is necessary to make you
			comfortable or to facilitate your
			mission.

					WOMAN
			Thank you.

	Riva turns to Troi.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    20.

30   CONTINUED: (3)

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Perhaps, if it is not
			inconvenient, Counselor Troi could
			escort me.
				(then to Picard)
			With your permission.

	Picard nods his approval.

					TROI
			This way.

	They watch as Troi, Riva and the Warrior/Adonis exit.

					RIKER
			What about you?

					WOMAN
			At times like this -- we become
			an encumbrance.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			... so if you have a room for us,
			we'll wait until Riva makes
			contact.

					PICARD
			Exactly how will he do that?

					WOMAN
			The headband that he wears -- it
			transmits his thoughts, and
			emotions to us.

					PICARD
			So that's how it work.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			No magic -- just technology.

					PICARD
			Worf, could you provide an escort.

	Worf nods to an n.d. crewmember. The Woman and the
	Scholar/Artist, follow the crewmember to the turbolift.

					RIKER
			He's not what I expected.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    21.

30   CONTINUED: (4)

					PULASKI
			Perhaps being "special" is in part
			responsible for his success. He
			has a most disarming quality.
			He doesn't just ask questions
			to be polite -- he actually wants
			to hear the answers.

31   INT. GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	The doors open and Troi ushers Riva and the
	Warrior/Adonis in. This should be very interesting -- the
	Warrior/Adonis does all the talking, but the eye
	contact -- the heat -- is totally and completely between
	Riva and Troi. The Warrior/Adonis is there... but his
	presence is not felt.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Much of what we do is similar.

					TROI
			Yes -- I suppose in a way it is.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			We have both learned how to allow
			people to examine feelings hidden
			deep within their psyche. In
			fact, being here with you is
			provoking an emotional revelation.

					TROI
				(lightly)
			You mean something I am doing is
			uncovering an emotion buried in
			your psyche.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Not that deep.

					TROI
			Oh, exactly what are you feeling?

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Can't you tell?

					TROI
			Some of it -- but...

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    22.

31   CONTINUED:

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			I feel that soon, perhaps after
			the briefing by your captain, you
			will be hungry, and perhaps we
			could dine together and
			compare... experiences.

	Troi smiles.

					TROI
			I would like that.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			As will I.

	They hold the look for a beat -- and the heat between
	them builds.

					TROI
			Will you...
				(meaning the translator)
			... be with us?

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Until we find our own method of
			communication.

					TROI
			I look forward to that time.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			As do I.

	With a look Troi turns and exits.

32   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	The members of the Chorus should not be like bumps --
	just standing there waiting for Riva to pull their
	string. They can move. The Warrior/Adonis can get
	a cup of Fagomerian Tea -- the Woman can be busy with
	her hands -- doing some twenty-fourth century needlepoint (she
	could appear disinterested in all of this talk of war).
	The Scholar/Artist can have a PADD and be working out some
	equation which is important only to him. Also it is
	important that the delivery NOT be too stylized or
	stilted.

					PICARD
			Commander Data, would you please
			update the situation.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    23.

32   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The factions on Solais Five are
			historical enemies. So many have
			died that both societies are on
			the verge of extinction.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Enough. Thank you, Captain, but
			there is no need to continue.
			The specific issues of the
			conflict have no relevance.

					RIKER
			So none of the background we have
			prepared would be helpful in
			understanding why they continue
			to fight?

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			The portfolio will indicate that
			the conflict is over a piece of
			land, or wealth, or some other
			tangible asset. But, we both know
			that is not the case.

					RIKER
			A war which has been fought for
			this long has become very
			personal.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Exactly. The basis for peace must
			also be personal.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			This is an historic confrontation.
				(to Data)
			Correct?

					DATA
			The factions have been at war for
			fifteen centuries.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			What's changed?

					DATA
			I do not know what you mean.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    24.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			They have been killing each other
			for a long time, now they want
			to talk peace. So something about
			this situation has changed.
			What's the new piece to the
			puzzle?

					PICARD
			That piece of information could
			be very useful. Data.

					DATA
			Unknown.

					RIKER
			Perhaps they are running out of
			people to kill. In any case, for
			whatever reason -- peace is now
			preferred. That should make your
			job easier.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Well, if not easier, at least
			possible, because they are
			motivated.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			But it doesn't matter. I'll find
			something. I always do.

					PICARD
			Always?

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			To date, I have never failed.
			Now, unless there is something
			else...

					PICARD
			No. This is for your benefit.

	The Woman puts away her "needlework," stands and speaks
	for the first time.

					WOMAN
			Then... thank you for your time
			and effort... if you'll excuse
			me...

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    25.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			I believe I have to get ready
			for a dinner appointment.

					PICARD
			Then, by all means, meeting is
			adjourned.

	As Riva and the others leave, Riker and Picard:

					RIKER
			Our mediator is very...
				(he pauses to pick the
				 correct word)
			... self assured.

					PICARD
			Cocky is the word I would have
			used.

					RIKER
			It's all right if he can deliver,
			and we'll know that soon enough.

33   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	streaks along at warp speed.

34   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard sits in his Command Chair. Riker is beside him.
	Data is at Ops, Worf is at Tactical.

					WESLEY
			We are approaching Solais Five.

					RIKER
			Half impulse.

					WESLEY
			Slowing to one-half impulse.

35   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	comes out of warp.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    26.

35A  INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	Riva and Troi are sharing a meal. The Warrior/Adonis
	is off to one side out of Troi's line of vision.

					TROI
			We have arrived.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Then we don't have much time.

	Troi agrees.

					TROI
			No.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			This has been very pleasant.

					TROI
			For me as well. I'm impressed,
			by how you deal with what some
			would consider a handicap.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			It's not a handicap at all.
			Unless you mean having me here.

	Troi glances from the Warrior/Adonis to Riva.

					TROI
			I did not mean that specifically,
			but, yes, I would consider you
			a disadvantage.

	With that the Warrior/Adonis gets to his feet and
	exits. Troi and Riva are now alone. For a beat they
	are quiet.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			How do we communicate? I can feel
			your emotions, but don't we need
			words?

	He signs something.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			I don't understand.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    27.

35A  CONTINUED:

	He signs gracefully with his whole being, hands, eyes,
	body. Troi follows along.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Is that dream?

	He crosses his fists over his heart.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Love.

	She does the same, self-conscious with the intimate
	gesture.

					RIVA
				(signing)
			Stronger. Like you mean it.

	Repeats the motion, eyes never leaving hers. She
	echoes him, meeting his gaze.

					RIVA
				(continuing; signing)
			Butterfly.

	Troi makes the same gesture.

					TROI
			Is that a butterfly -- or is that
			desire?

	Together their hands fly in the air. They laugh like
	kids. Riva's hands float, alight on hers.

36   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	On the viewscreen is the brown planet of Solais Five.

					RIKER
			Standard orbit.

					WORF
			Captain!

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    28.

37   ANGLE ON WORF

					WORF
			I'm reading laser activity in the
			Solari Solar System!

	Riker jumps to his feet. Picard leans forward,
	intense.

					RIKER
			How concentrated is the activity?

					WORF
			It is localized -- and very
			intense.

					RIKER
			So much for the cease-fire.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			I can establish voice only.

					PICARD
			This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard,
			commander of the Federation
			starship USS Enterprise.

	A CRACKLING VOICE is HEARD, but is unintelligible.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			If you continue to violate the
			rules by breaking the cease-fire,
			I will abort this mission.

	A pause, then:

					FIRST LEADER'S COM VOICE
			You have no jurisdiction here,
			Picard. Where is Riva?

					PICARD
			Riva is in charge of the summit.
			I command the ship that brings
			him. I will not endanger my ship
			under any circumstances.

					SECOND LEADER'S COM VOICE
			Riva gave his word we would speak
			to no one else. Now who breaks
			the rules? Where is Riva?

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    29.

37   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(formal)
			I shall summon him for you.

	Picard turns to Data.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Get Riva now!

37A  INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	Riva and Troi are still enjoying each other's company.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Counselor Troi. Have Riva report
			to the bridge immediately.

					TROI
			They need you on the bridge.
			Now!

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	as Riva, his Chorus and Troi enter. Riva's confidence
	now carries a touch of arrogance.

					PICARD
			The cease-fire has been broken.

	Riva takes charge of the situation.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			I'm sure I can resolve that. Put
			them on the viewscreen.

	He stands in front of the Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			On viewscreen.

	Distorted IMAGES of FIRST LEADER and SECOND LEADER appear
	on the viewscreen.

					WORF
			The quality of the transmission
			is very poor.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			It is sufficient.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    30.

38   CONTINUED:

	He turns his attention to the viewscreen. The
	spotlight is on him, he clearly relishes his position
	and power.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
				(stands right behind
				 Riva)
			Brothers! Your bravery as
			fighters is known, now you must
			demonstrate your courage in a new
			way -- cease hostilities -- allow
			us to meet.

	There is a pause as everyone watches the staticky
	viewscreen, then:

					WORF
			The laser fire has ceased.

					RIKER
			But for how long -- these Solari
			don't seem likely candidates for
			peace.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
				(to Picard)
			I will need to see a topographical
			overlay of the battle area in
			order to pick a site for the
			meetings. Then I will need your
			help in creating the proper
			setting.

					PICARD
			We are here to provide whatever
			service is necessary.

39   PICARD, RIVA AND DATA - LATER

	They are back at Science One looking at a display of
	the planet surface.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			There -- beam us down to that
			hilltop and inform the factions
			to join us. The time for killing
			has come to an end.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT TWO    31.

39   CONTINUED:

	Riva and his Chorus leave the bridge.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   32.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

40   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Solais Five.

41   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riva is there with his Chorus -- Worf and Riker, both of
	whom are carrying phasers.

					RIKER
			Set phasers on stun.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			You won't need those.

					RIKER
			I'm sure we won't.

	Worf and Riker check their weapons, then:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Energize.

	They BEAM OUT.

42   EXT. SOLARI PLANET - DUSK (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Worf, Riva, and his Chorus MATERIALIZE onto a
	flattened mountain top... which is the middle of the
	war zone. The area is battle scarred; devoid of any
	life or vegetation. Riva looks around the area.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Yes. This will do.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			It is important that we set this
			up properly.

	Riva moves to the middle of the flattened area.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Commander. If it be possible -- I
			would like torches -- there -- there - there
			-- and there.

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   33.

42   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Engineering, this is the away
			team.

42A  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi has been waiting for this call.

					GEORDI
			Yes, Commander.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We are going to need your help.

					GEORDI
			Yes, I thought you might.

42B  EXT. PLANET

	As before.

					RIKER
			We are going to need torches --
			head high.
				(to Riva)
			... and what else?

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			I would like a table and
			chairs --
				(he points)
			... right here.

					RIKER
			Describe it.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			Round, about three meters in
			diameter, and if possible made
			out of indigenous rock.

					RIKER
			Did you copy that, Geordi?

43   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	As before.

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   34.

43   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I did. There should be no problem
			replicating a table like that.
			I have the coordinates -- I'll
			send down the torches, and get
			right on the table.

44   EXT. MOUNTAIN TOP (OPTICAL)

	Riva is very relaxed. His confidence is high. He
	continues his survey of the area.

					RIKER
			How long before the emissaries
			arrive?

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			It shouldn't be too long.

	Off to the side, four torches MATERIALIZE. The
	Warrior/Adonis and Worf move to set them up.

44A  ANGLE WORF

	as he plants one of the torches in the ground and looks
	out over the battle-scarred land. He scans the
	horizon. Riker comes up behind him.

					WORF
			They are coming.

44B  SCENE

	The Warrior/Adonis and Worf light up the torches. Riva
	has moved to the center of the flattened area.

					RIKER
			How long will it take for these
			negotiations?

	Riva has to chuckle.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			From that question, you must think
			they will go quickly.

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   35.

44B  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Actually, until this moment I
			never thought much about it at
			all.

	Before Riva can answer.

					WORF
			Commander.

	Riker turns. Worf indicates the imminent arrival of
	one GROUP of SOLDIERS.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
				(to Worf and Riker)
			The first few minutes will be very
			tense. Please...
				(the Scholar/Artist
				 turns and gives Riva
				 a puzzled look, almost
				 like they have a bad
				 phone connection, then
				 turns back and
				 continues)
			... ah... stay calm, and do not
			respond even if you are provoked.

					RIKER
				(with a glance at Worf,
				 who can be provoked
				 by an ambiguous
				 greeting)
			We will do our best.

45   SCENE

	The first group of soldiers appear. They are fearsome
	looking. They come up the rise and pause. One -- the
	leader -- holds his position while the other two ease
	off to either side.

					FIRST LEADER
			Who is Riva?

	Riva moves forward. He is the picture of confidence,
	calm, assurance.

					WOMAN
			I am Riva.

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   36.

45   CONTINUED:

	Before the introduction can be completed, the other
	COMBATANTS appear. They enter even more cautiously
	than the first. They have already spread out. Their
	weapons are down but at-the-ready. The second leader
	edges forward.

46   WORF

	Has his hand on his phaser -- ready to take control of
	the situation.

47   RIVA

	He looks at each leader and nods a welcome.

48   LEADER ONE

	He gives Riva a sideways look. His eyes never leave
	the other warrior.

49   LEADER TWO

	For him it is the same.

50   SCENE

	Riker and Worf are on their guard. This is a very
	tense situation. The opposing groups eye each other
	like the natural enemies they are. Each expects the
	other to break the truce.

					WOMAN
			Be at ease. I commend you both.
			To come here shows not only
			courage, but wisdom. Please -- give
			this conference a chance.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
				(to the leaders)
			I have no magic. You have been
			fighting all your lives. You know
			only...

	Suddenly the Scholar/Artist stops. His face turns to a
	mask of confusion. He turns to look at Riva.

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   37.

51   RIVA

	He is stunned. Something is wrong -- something is very
	wrong!

52   SCENE

	The soldiers, feeling the sudden increase in tension --
	react instinctively.

					RIKER
			Riva -- what is it?

					FIRST LEADER
			This is a trap.

	The soldiers dash to positions of cover. Worf draws
	his phaser and prepares to defend them.

					RIKER
				(without hesitation)
			Enterprise -- beam us up. Now!

53   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As the away team -- Riva and his Chorus are BEAMED back
	onto the Enterprise.

54   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around the planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log.

55   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, and his staff are there with Riva. Picard has
	in his hands the "device" which Riva has been wearing.

					PICARD
			So... communication between Riva
			and his Chorus was aided by this
			device. Without it...

					TROI
			Without it, he is mute.

	Picard turns it over in his hands.

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   38.

55   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Riva)
			Can you fix it?

	He shakes his head, "no."

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Can it be fixed?

	Riva motions frantically, "I don't know." The
	possibility frightens the hell out of him.

56   ANGLE ON TROI

	She crosses to them, speaks softly to the captain.

					TROI
			We must calm him.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant La Forge. See what
			you can learn about this. If it's
			possible to repair it, I need to
			know.

	Geordi takes the "device."

					GEORDI
			Right away.

	Picard follows Geordi out the door.

56A  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is there with the Chorus. They have lost their
	sense of purpose.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			This is astounding. Nothing like
			this has ever happened.

					PICARD
			I need your help.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			But what can we do? It's Riva...

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   39.

56A  CONTINUED:

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			We don't know anything. We just
			say what he tells us.

					PICARD
			We need to communicate with him.

	They have no answers.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Surely you know sign language.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			No.

					WARRIOR/ADONIS
			We've never needed it.

					PICARD
			And he neither reads nor writes.

					WOMAN
			He's never had to.

					SCHOLAR/ARTIST
			Riva knows sign language. He
			learned it on a mission to the
			Plaeties system. The parties
			there were so paranoid they would
			not allow us to accompany him.

					WOMAN
			Captain -- what's going to happen?
			I feel so strange. I've never
			been without him before... never.
			I feel like I'm losing my mind.

					PICARD
			You'll be all right. Stay here.
			I'll send someone to look after
			you. Please... try to stay calm.

	Picard exits. For a beat we HOLD on these poor lost
	souls.

57   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	As before.

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   40.

57   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Deafness for all intents and
			purposes has been eliminated
			except for a few isolated
			situations like this. If I can
			help you medically -- will you
			allow it?

	Riva stares at her for a moment. Picard enters. This
	is not an easy decision. Then, probably with his
	duties on his mind, he nods "yes."

					PICARD
			Riva knows sign language.

	Riva nods.

					DATA
			Captain. There are just in the
			Federation, eighty-one different
			variations of signing.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Find a way to communicate with
			him.
				(to Worf)
			Take him to Sickbay. Doctor do
			what you can.

	The Klingon helps Riva to his feet. Picard sees the
	panic in his face, tries to reassure him.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You are not alone. We will solve
			this together.

	He seems small and fragile as Worf leads him away.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			If Riva does not mediate this
			summit successfully, the Solari
			will destroy each other.

					RIKER
			But if he can't speak, and can't
			use his Chorus, he's useless.
			Captain, you should mediate.

   STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT THREE   41.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			It is not me they want. They
			believe in Riva. The problem
			is, he no longer believes in
			himself.

	Picard gets up, crosses to the door.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Keep me posted of Riva's progress.
			I'll be in my quarters.

					RIKER
			Yes sir.

					PICARD
			We have to find a way to talk
			to him.

	Picard exits. Off Riker's reaction:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR    42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

58   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Solais Five.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42111.8.
			We are monitoring increased
			military activity on Solais Five.
			I fear that we will be unable to
			keep the Solari from destroying
			themselves without Riva and still
			he is silent.

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - AT SCIENCE ONE (OPTICAL)

	Data is at a computer terminal running programs which
	depict various forms of signing. Riker comes up behind
	him.

					RIKER
			How's it going?

					DATA
			I have eliminated all but five
			distinct forms of signing. I will
			learn them all.

60   ANGLE ON DATA (OPTICAL)

	Eyes on the computer.

					DATA
			Computer. Show me gestural
			language -- designation M-nine.

	As information appears on the screen, Data signs, hands
	moving slowly. His hands move slowly as he get the
	hang of it. Worf steps over to watch.

					WORF
			Interesting. A technique of
			communication which is both silent
			and covert. It could be very
			useful.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR    43.

60   CONTINUED:

	Data reads the computer screen and carries on a
	conversation at the same time.

					DATA
			As a language -- the use of
			gestures and hand signals
			pre-dates the spoken word in most
			cultures. The major exception
			being the Leyrons of Malkus Nine
			who actually developed a written
			language first.

	Worf grunts. While, Data focuses on the computer,
	phenomenal memory absorbing it all.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Computer - continue presentation.

	The display on the CRT changes.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Increase.

	The information speeds up. So do Data's hands.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Increase.

	Everything moves faster.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Increase.

	And faster.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Increase.

	The screen's a blur. Data's hands are flying. Off
	Worf's reaction:

61   INT. SICKBAY

	Troi watches Pulaski put Riva through a series of
	tests.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR    44.

61   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			He's very frightened. All his
			life he's been in control. For
			once, he doesn't have the answers.

	As Pulaski shakes her head.

					PULASKI
			Since Riva has never had hearing,
			his brain cannot accept auditory
			information.

					TROI
			Which means?

					PULASKI
			There is no immediate medical
			solution available.

	Riva watches Pulaski, despair on his face.

					TROI
				(to Riva)
			Let's see how Geordi is coming.

62   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - ANGLE ON GEORDI

	carefully trying to disassemble the device as Troi and
	Riva enter.

					GEORDI
			I've never seen anything like this
			before. It transmits Beta waves,
			but I can't figure exactly how.
			I wish I had thought to run a test
			while it was still functioning.

					TROI
				(to Riva)
			Can you help?

	Riva makes a powerless gesture: "How?"

					GEORDI
			If he could tell me anything,
			anything at all.

	Riva shakes his head, it won't work. Buries his face
	in his hands. The anguish of not being understood.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR    45.

62   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Well, I'll continue to work on
			it.

	Then responding to Riva's anguish.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			I know what you must be going
			through. I can imagine what it
			would be like to lose my VISOR.
			But... we'll find something.
			Don't give up.

	Troi cocks her head, reading Riva, it makes her sad.

					TROI
			Too late. I think he already has.

	No interpretation necessary for the sign Riva makes.
	He has given up.

63   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	The CHIME SOUNDS.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Troi enters.

					PICARD
			How is our mediator?

					TROI
			The same. Unreachable.

	Picard's face is etched with concern.

					PICARD
			What can we do to help him?

					TROI
			I can't do anything. It's up to
			him. Confidence is faith in
			oneself, it can't be given by
			another.

	Picard takes a long moment to absorb this, then nods.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR    46.

63   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You're right, of course.

	Troi leans across the table, puts her hand over his.
	The CHIME SOUNDS again.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Come.

	Data enters.

					DATA
			Captain, I have reviewed and
			stored five distinct signing
			languages.

64   ANGLE ON DATA

	He turns to demonstrate his new ability.

					DATA
			This is blue. This is a blue
			ocean. This is a blue ocean at
			sunset. This is two people
			walking along the beach by a blue
			ocean at sunset. This is two
			happy people in love walking along
			the beach by a blue ocean at
			sunset. This is --

	He'd go on forever if someone didn't say --

					PICARD
			Enough!
				(beat)
			Let's talk to Riva.

65   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Data, Troi, and Riva.

					PICARD
			Good news. Data has learned your
			language. He can translate for
			you at the summit.

	Data repeats Riva's signed reply.

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR    47.

65   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(translating)
			It will not work. I need my
			words.

	Riva responds sharply.

					DATA
				(continuing;
				 translating)
			There -- that is what I mean. Your
			translation is literal. You say
			words. I do not need just words -- I
			need nuance, and subtlety...
			the shadings my Chorus enable me
			to communicate.

					PICARD
			But your ability is unchanged.
			All that's different is the method
			of transmission.

	Riva's body language says it all.

					DATA
				(translating)
			No! I cannot!

	Troi situates herself behind Picard.

					TROI
				(softly)
			It's not working. Go another
			direction.

	Picard's expression changes. Body language becomes
	forceful, angry.

					PICARD
			Data can understand you. Use him
			as your Chorus. Let him express
			your words.

					DATA
				(translating)
			No -- it is not the same thing.
			Data is unacceptable...

					PICARD
			You've got to take advantage of
			what you've got...

    STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR    48.

65   CONTINUED: (2)

	Riva looks at him for a moment.

					DATA
				(translating)
			What I have got. I have got
			nothing. Do you not understand - I
			cannot do it.

					PICARD
			You're right. Maybe you are all
			show.

	Riva's eyes flash in anger.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You hide behind your Chorus.
				(in his face)
			You're a fake.

66   CLOSER ON PICARD AND RIVA

	Riva takes a threatening step towards Picard. Catches
	himself, signs with a smirk.

					DATA
				(translating)
			You are attempting to provoke me.

	Picard nods, hopeful.

					DATA
				(continuing;
				 translating)
			It is not going to work.

67   ANGLE ON PICARD

	Disappointed.

					PICARD
			That's too bad. A lot of people
			are going to die.

68   ANGLE ON RIVA

	in complete turmoil. Bolts from the room.

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR        49.

69   PICARD

	He pauses for a moment. Then gets up:

					PICARD
			Data.

	The android rises, then he and Picard exit in pursuit
	of Riva.

70   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	Picard finds Riva. He gently touches Riva's shoulder.
	Riva turns -- he tries weakly to smile.

					PICARD
			We will return you to Ramatis.

	Riva nods -- resigned -- very disappointed.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... but, first I am going to
			attempt to settle the conflict
			on Solais.

	Riva signs -- Data interprets:

					DATA
				(translating)
			You.

					PICARD
			We have come this far -- it would
			be difficult for me personally
			to leave without making the
			attempt.

					DATA
				(translating)
			It could be dangerous.

	Picard nods.

					PICARD
			Help me.

	Throughout this exchange, Riva's mood will begin to
	lighten. As he communicates with Picard, the very act
	of self-expression slowly restores his self-esteem.

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR        50.

70   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(translating)
			How?

	Picard is driving this in a specific direction.

					PICARD
			We all earn our reputations.
			Yours is that of a very successful
			negotiator -- a mediator.

					DATA
				(translating)
			And you want to know the trick.

					PICARD
			If there is one - yes.

					DATA
				(translating)
			Captain, there is no secret. What
			I do is help one person -- one
			group -- express themselves to the
			other.

					PICARD
			Simple enough to say - difficult
			to accomplish.

					DATA
				(translating)
			The real trick is getting them
			to listen. To understand. To
			turn a disadvantage to an
			advantage.

					PICARD
			Then why can't you turn your
			disadvantage into an advantage?

	Riva studies Picard for a long moment. Then a smile
	comes to his face.

					DATA
				(translating)
			That is an interesting thought...
				(to Picard)
			I do not understand -- what thought
			is he referring to?

	Riva stands. He reaches out and shakes Picard's hand.

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FOUR        51.

70   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(continuing,
				 translating)
			Thank you.

					PICARD
			I will contact those down on the
			planet. Tell them to prepare to
			begin discussions immediately.

	Off Data's reaction:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FIVE        52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

71   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Solais Five.

72   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riva is there with Picard and Data, both of whom are
	carrying phasers.

					PICARD
			Set phasers on stun.

	Data and Picard check their weapons, then:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Energize.

	They BEAM OUT.

73   EXT. SOLARI PLANET (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riva, and Data MATERIALIZE onto the flattened
	mountain top... Riva will sign and Data will
	interpret. Data does not have to sign because Riva,
	after all, can read lips.

	Riva looks around the area, then signs to Data.

					DATA
				(speaking for Riva)
			Could you relight the torches,
			to let them know that I am back.

73A  PICARD

	He moves to the nearest torch and relights it. Then
	gazes for a moment out over the battlefield.

73B  SCENE

	Data has lighted another of the torches and is walking
	toward the third. Riva moves to the middle of the
	flattened area.

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FIVE        53.

73B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing to speak
				 for Riva)
			I would like the table right here.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Make it so.

					DATA
				(touching his
				 communicator)
			Main Engineering, this is
			Commander Data.

74   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - ANGLE ON GEORDI

					GEORDI
			Go ahead, Data.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			You can beam the table down now.

75   EXT. MOUNTAIN TOP (OPTICAL)

	Riva is very relaxed. His confidence is back.

					PICARD
			It could be a while before the
			emissaries arrive. They will be
			more cautious after the last
			incident.

					DATA
				(speaking for Riva)
			You can leave whenever you choose.
			I will get a message out when I
			am ready to leave.
				(to Picard as Data)
			Captain -- I do not understand what
			is going on here? Without his
			interpreters, how can he mediate?

	The table MATERIALIZES while they talk.

					PICARD
			Riva is going to teach them sign
			language.

	Riva steps forward.

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FIVE        54.

75   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(speaking for Riva)
			Yes -- it is turning a disadvantage
			into an advantage. Learning how
			to sign will actually become part
			of the process of them learning
			how to live together in peace.

					PICARD
			As they learn how to communicate
			with Riva, they will be learning
			to communicate with each other.

					DATA
				(speaking for Riva)
			... and that is the first and most
			important step in any
			relationship.
				(to Picard as Data)
			Captain, although it took me only
			moments to learn sign language,
			it will take them months.

					PICARD
			Time well spent.

					DATA
				(speaking for Riva)
			These people have been fighting
			all their lives, they know only
			hatred, suspicion, fear. Even
			with my Chorus -- I could not have
			changed those attitudes in a day.
			We have a chance, and they want
			the talks to be successful or they
			would not have called me.

	Riva steps over to the table and sits down.

75A  PICARD AND DATA (OPTICAL)

	They move off to the side.

					PICARD
			Enterprise -- two to beam up.
				(to Riva)
			Good luck.

					DATA
				(translating for Riva)
			And to you.

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FIVE        55.

75A  CONTINUED:

	Picard and Data DISAPPEAR in the TRANSPORTER BEAM.
	Leaving Riva all alone on the empty mountain top - waiting.

76   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Solais Five.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42111.8.
			Personal comment. I am confident
			that Riva can help the Solari
			achieve a lasting peace. We will
			deliver his Chorus to Starbase
			Seven-One-Three so they can be
			returned to Ramatis.

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker has the Command Chair -- Picard is not on the
	bridge.

					RIKER
			Take us out of orbit.

78   OMITTED

78A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	leaving orbit.

79   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	The CHIME SOUNDS.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Geordi enters.

					GEORDI
			Sir?

					PICARD
			Yes, Mister La Forge, something on
			your mind?

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FIVE        56.

79   CONTINUED:

	Being Geordi, he gets right to the point.

					GEORDI
			Sir, I know my VISOR gives me a
			unique way of seeing that's
			valuable to the ship, but if
			something happened and I didn't
			have it --

					PICARD
			What makes you unique isn't your
			blindness or your VISOR --
				(searching for the
				 words)
			To be special we don't need to
			do a damned thing. Just be what
			we are.
				(beat)
			There's only one Geordi La Forge.
			And I wouldn't want to run my ship
			without him.

	A big grin spreads across Geordi's face.

					GEORDI
			All right!
				(more controlled)
			I mean, thank you sir.

					PICARD
			Dismissed.

	Picard watches with a bemused, paternal expression as
	Geordi exits.

80   OMITTED

81   INT. SICKBAY

	Geordi's in the examining chair.

					PULASKI
			Optic nerve laser welding. A
			difficult operation. It might
			not work. But if it did, it would
			open up a whole world for you.

        STAR TREK: "Loud as a Whisper" - 11/10/88 - ACT FIVE        57.

82   CLOSE ON GEORDI

	He takes off his VISOR. Eyes exposed, face full of
	fear and hope.

					GEORDI
			I'll think about it.

83   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The bridge crew in their positions. Business as usual.

					RIKER
			Set course, two-two-four, mark,
			three-nine.

					WORF
			What is our destination?

					PICARD
			Alpha Delta Beta. A routine
			transport mission.

					DATA
			I thought this was supposed to
			be a routine transport mission.

	Out of the mouths of babes. Picard and Riker exchange
	a knowing smile.

					PICARD
			Engage!

84   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving away to another adventure.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                     "Unnatural Selection" 
                          #40272-133 
                              
                          Written by 
                   Mike Gray and John Mason 
                              
                          Directed by
                           Paul Lynch


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                        FINAL DRAFT

                      NOVEMBER 10, 1988

    STAR TREK: "Unnatural Selection" - DRAFT 11/10/88 CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Unnatural Selection"   
                       
                             CAST 

                PICARD             RINA
                RIKER              DR. SARA MANDEL
                GEORDI             CAPTAIN TAGGERT
                PULASKI            CREWMEMBER
                WESLEY             TRANSPORTER OPERATOR
                TROI               MEDIC
                DATA               
                WORF               
                Non-Speaking       Voice-Over
                USS ENTERPRISE     COM PANEL/COMPUTER VOICE
                  2 CREWMEMBERS    TRANSPORTER COM VOICE
                                   
                USS LANTREE        
                  CREWMEMBER (DEAD)
                  CAPTAIN TELAKA (DEAD)
                  2 TWENTY-YEAR OLD "CHILDREN"

   STAR TREK: "Unnatural Selection" - DRAFT 11/10/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Unnatural Selection" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                   EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE              USS ENTERPRISE
              BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS        USS LANTREE
              TEN FORWARD
              MAIN ENGINEERING          DARWIN RESEARCH STATION
              ENGINEERING CONTROL ROOM
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR
              SICKBAY
              SICKBAY SCIENCE LAB
              CONFERENCE ROOM
              TROI'S OFFICE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              SHUTTLE BAY
              SHUTTLE BAY CONTROL ROOM
              SHUTTLECRAFT
              PULASKI'S QUARTERS
              TURBOLIFT
          
            USS LANTREE
              BRIDGE
              CORRIDOR
              SICKBAY
              CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
          
            DARWIN STATION/LABORATORY BUILDING
              ISOLATION LAB/OBSERVATION AREA
              ISOLATION CHAMBER

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                     "Unnatural Selection" 
                     
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

	EXT. DEEP SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The USS ENTERPRISE moves through the galaxy at warp
	speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42303.7.
			The Enterprise is bound for Star
			Station India to rendezvous with
			a Starfleet courier.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE

	The lights on the bridge are down, with only the OPS
	and CONN stations illuminated. An n.d. crew goes quietly
	about it's business.

	NOTE: THIS DIALOGUE HAS TO BE REWRITTEN:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Hopefully the mission will
			provide an opportunity to
			evaluate our newest staff
			officer...

	INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	A pensive CAPTAIN JEAN-LUC PICARD paces restlessly,
	pausing in front of the antique brass ship's barometer
	mounted on the bulkhead.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			In the short time she's been
			aboard, Doctor Pulaski has
			distinguished herself as a
			meticulous and competent
			physician. But can someone so
			focused on her own specialty also
			assume the broader duties of the
			ship's Chief Medical Officer?

	CONTINUED:

	Absently, Picard raps the barometer's face plate with
	his knuckle. Surprisingly, the needle moves --
	pointing to "STORMY."

	INT. TEN-FORWARD

	COMMANDER RIKER, GEORDI and several male crewmembers
	from Engineering are seated around a table near the
	bow ports. The center of attention is clearly the new
	Specialist Trainee, RINA, an arrestingly beautiful
	young woman.

					RINA
			... warp drive theory always came
			easy for me, but I'm looking
			forward to some hands on
			experience.

					RIKER
			I'm sure we'll be able to
			accommodate you.

	Rina is well aware that Riker is flirting with her,
	but she's not flattered. She concentrates on finishing
	her drink.

	Geordi, on the other hand, seems oblivious to the
	tension.

					GEORDI
			I know what you mean. It's a
			really electrifying experience
			to be down there where the action
			is. Whenever I push the drive
			past warp six I still get a lump
			in my throat.

	Riker takes Rina's empty glass from her hand.

					RIKER
				(standing)
			Can I get you another?

					RINA
			Tell me Commander. Is it the
			custom on the Enterprise for the
			First Officer to wait on
			trainees?

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(smiling)
			If they were all like you, I'm
			certain it would be.

					GEORDI
				(to Rina)
			What's it like these days at the
			academy? Is Tsiolkovski still
			teaching Propulsion Theory?

					RINA
			Are you kidding? They'll have
			to tear down the building around
			him. The first time I saw him...

	MOVE WITH RIKER as he heads for the bar carrying two
	empty glasses. He slides them across the bar to an
	n.d. bartender.

					RIKER
			Same again.

	In the b.g. we see DOCTOR KATHERINE PULASKI leave her
	table and approach Riker.

					PULASKI
			Good to see you, Commander. When
			you missed your test this morning
			we all feared the worst.

					RIKER
				(turning)
			My apologies, Doctor. A minor
			crisis...
				(beat)
			in Engineering.

					PULASKI
				(not buying it)
			You know, a Rheinman tissue
			sample sounds a good deal worse
			than it is. I can assure you
			there's no discomfort involved.

					RIKER
			It's not that! It's just... my
			duties are so diverse.
				(beat)
			Suppose we leave the appointment
			open?

	CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
			Spontaneity is the sand in the
			clockworks of science.

					RIKER
			But it's just an unimportant
			detail...

	A raised eyebrow from Pulaski tells Riker this is a
	dead-end.

					PULASKI
			If I didn't consider it important
			I wouldn't insist. Don't force
			me to relieve you of duty to make
			my point.

					RIKER
			You can't be --
				(beat)
			I'll work something out. But
			my schedule is tight for the next
			three or four days...

					PULASKI
				(smiles)
			So I see.

	They both glance toward the table where Rina and Geordi
	are still in conversation.

	BEYOND THE PORTS the stars streak toward us at warp
	speed.

	Rina has a clear view.

					RINA
			Beautiful, isn't it?

	GEORDI'S POV -- He "sees" the ship's navigational
	shield as a gossamer scrim of shimmering color, and
	beyond, countless waves of energy bursting from
	exploding suns.

					GEORDI
			The most beautiful thing I know.

	ON RINA as she turns to face him. She's not used to
	hearing men talk like this.

	INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Picard stands in the darkness, his face bathed in
	starlight. He's staring out the port at the same view
	that facinates Rina.

	A CHIME SOUNDS.

					PICARD
				(to com panel)
			Picard.

					COM PANEL VOICE (V.O.)
			Captain, this is the bridge.
			We're receiving a distress signal
			on an open sub-space frequency.

					PICARD
				(to com panel)
			Sound emergency stations, and
			respond on the same frequency.

	Picard rushes for the door.

	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The great ship sweeps past at warp speed.

	INT. BRIDGE

	ENSIGN WESLEY CRUSHER emerges from the turbolift
	adjusting his uniform and rubbing the sleep from his
	eyes.

	WE FOLLOW as he stops at the food slct, grabs a cup
	of tea, and moves to replace the n.d. crewmember at the
	CONN.

					PULASKI (O.S.)
				(from com panel)
			Sickbay on full emergency
			status, Captain.

	Picard is on his feet with Riker and COUNSELOR TROI
	next to him. COMMANDER DATA is at the OPS station and
	WORF is at TACTICAL.

					PICARD
			Stand by, Doctor. Commander
			Data. Have we locked on to the
			signal yet?

	CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Yes, sir. A voice only
			transmission from the USS
			Lantree, a Federation supply
			ship.

					PICARD
				(to viewscreen)
			Lantree, this is Jean-Luc Picard
			of the USS Enterprise. What
			is the nature of your emergency?

	A long beat of silence as they wait anxiously for a
	response.

					VOICE (V.O.)
				(from viewscreen)
			-- can't hold out any -- dying
			-- too many -- help ...
				(silence)

	Riker and Worf glance at each other.

					DATA
			Sir, we are still recieving their
			signal. There is simply no
			message.

	CLOSE ON Picard's worried expression.

					PICARD
				(to viewer)
			Lantree! Are you under attack?

										FADE OUT:

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	EXT. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Underway at warp speed.

	INT. BRIDGE

	Picard and the others are at their stations.

					PICARD
				(to com panel)
			USS Lantree, this is the
			Enterprise, come in, Lantree.

	Nothing.

					PICARD
			Replay that last transmission.

	The Lantree's last desperate call is replayed.

					VOICE (V. O.)
				(from viewscreen)
			-- can't hold out any -- dying
			-- too many -- help ...
				(silence)

					PICARD (CONT.)
				(to Troi)
			Counselor?

					TROI
			Great stress is all I'm able to
			sense.

					RIKER
			Have we got a fix on her?

					DATA
			Two point two milli-parsecs,
			bearing three-zero at one-four-
			five degrees.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Number One?

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We better take a look.
				(to Data)
			What vessel is it?

	Data accesses the computer.

					DATA
			USS Lantree, a class R Starfleet
			supply ship assigned to Gamma
			seven seven, Captain L.I. Taleka
			commanding. Normal complement,
			twenty-six officers and crew.

					RIKER
			Armed?

					DATA
			Class three defensive only.

					RIKER
			Is she still underway?

					DATA
			Indeed. She is at maximum speed.

	Picard and Riker glance at each other.

					PICARD
			Alter course to intercept.

					WESLEY
				(enters course)
			Course to intercept.

					RIKER
			Execute.
				(to Worf)
			Let's go to Yellow Alert.

					WORF
			Yellow Alert, sir.

	The KLAXONS SOUND.

					RIKER
			Engineering?

	INT. ENGINEERING

	KLAXONS continue as the crew moves to alert stations.

	CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Engineering.

	Geordi replaces an n.d. crewmember at the command console.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(from com panel)
			Give us maximum warp.

					GEORDI
			Maximum warp, sir.
				(to crew)
			Let's show 'em what we've got.

	The crew springs to action. Rina is electrified.

					GEORDI (CONT.)
				(to Rina)
			Go to the backpanels and give
			me a direct reading of the
			dilithium temperature spread.

	INT. ENGINE ROOM

	Rina enters...

	And up on the catwalk, one of the crewmember is distracted
	by her; he trips, and tumbles over the railing onto
	the main deck.

	The automatic ALARM SOUNDS. Rina and several others
	rush to the man's aid. His leg is broken.

	Geordi runs in.

					GEORDI
			What happened?

					CREWMEMBER
			My fault, sir. Missed the turn.

	Geordi looks up at the catwalk, then down at the
	crewmember. Then he looks at Rina.

					GEORDI
				(pained)
			Ensign... maybe you better stay
			in the control room.

	Rina recoils as if she'd been slapped. But she says
	nothing. Wounded, she gets to her feet and exits.

	EXT. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In the distance is the USS Lantree, underway at warp
	speed. The Enterprise is closing on her slowly.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE

	The bridge crew is at stations. On the viewscreen is
	the Lantree.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
			Lantree, this is the Enterprise.

	No response.

					PICARD (CONT.)
			Captain Telaka, this is Picard,
			USS Enterprise. Do you read me?

	Only the EMPTY WHISTLING TONE of the Lantree's carrier
	signal answers. The bridge crew is uneasy.

					DATA
			No life signs, Captain.

					PICARD
			Nothing?

					DATA
			Nothing, sir.

					WORF
			This could be an ambush.

					RIKER
			Force fields up. Arm photon
			torpedoes.

					WORF
			Force fields up.

					CREWMEMBER
			Torpedoes armed and ready.

					RIKER
			Red alert.

	The KLAXONS SOUND.

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER (cont.)
			What else have we got in the
			neighborhood?

					WESLEY
			No other vessels of any kind
			within two parsecs.

	The Lantree is now larger in the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			No battle damage.

					DATA
			All systems seem functional,
			Captain. Everything is in perfect
			order.

					PICARD
			And no life signs.

					DATA
			No life signs.

	Picard turns to Riker.

					PICARD
			We're going to have to board her,
			Will.

	EXT. SPACE

	The Enterprise and the much smaller Lantree streak
	along together at warp speed.

	INT. ENGINEERING

	Riker talks to Geordi. Rina is here as well.

					RIKER
			The only way we can wind up in
			the same starfield is if you
			bring us out of warp speed at
			precisely the same instant as
			the Lantree.

					GEORDI
			First I have to get control of
			the her engines. Very tricky.

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			That's why we gave you the job.
				(friendly pat)
			Let me know as soon as you're
			set.

					GEORDI
			Will I be on the away team?

					RIKER
				(aware of Rina)
			Too dangerous for a valuable man
			like you.
				(smiles)
			Fortunately, first officers are
			expendable.

	He starts out, then turns to Rina.

					RIKER (cont.)
			Just in case we don't make it
			back...
				(kisses her hand)
			It was a pleasure.

	He exits.

	Geordi turns to the crew.

					GEORDI
			I'll man the bridge station.
			Our first problem is to gain
			control of the Lantree's drives.
				(to Rina)
			Come on. You'll get a chance
			to see what the bridge is like
			on alert.

	Her eyes widen.

	INT. BRIDGE

	The first team is on the bridge as Geordi enters,
	followed by Rina.

					GEORDI
			Ready to give it a try, Captain.

	Geordi sits at the console with Rina watching over his
	shoulder.

	CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			First we have to download the
			Starfleet access codes for the
			Lantree...
				(punches buttons)

	Not even Picard is immune to Rina's beauty.

					PICARD
				(smiling)
			Ensign?

	Rina is flattered at being noticed by the captain, but
	she's still trying to keep an eye on what Geordi is
	doing.

					RINA
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Perhaps you'd like to take a look
			from down here.
				(indicates the area
				 in front of the
				 viewscreen)

	Frustrated again; but she has no choice.

					RINA
			Thank you, Captain.

	INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Worf, Riker, Data and a couple of n.d. crewmembers are
	preparing to be transported.

					RIKER
			We're going in amidships
			protected by an isolation
			forcefield. We'll take one quick
			look. Fifteen seconds. If we
			don't like what we see, we beam
			back immediately.

					GEORDI (V.O.)
				(from com panel)
			We have a lock on the Lantree,
			Commander.

					RIKER
				(to com panel)
			Okay, let's drop out of warp
			speed. And see if you can keep
			us in the same galaxy.

	EXT. SPACE

	The Enterprise and the Lantree travel side by side.

	AS THE TWO SHIPS DROP OUT OF WARP SPEED, they wind up
	separated by some distance.

	INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Riker and his team are ready.

					GEORDI (V.O.)
				(from com panel)
			Sorry about that. We got as
			close as we could.

					RIKER
			That's okay, Geordi. What's a
			light year among friends?

	Riker turns to the others.

					RIKER
			If it looks secure at first
			glance, we'll proceed to the
			bridge.
				(beat)
			If we find anyone alive, the
			medical team will beam over.

					WORF
			Set phasers for kill.

	They set phasers.

					RIKER
			Let's do it.

	The controller touches the panel and they beam away.

	INT. USS LANTREE

	The away team materializes adjacent to the central
	computer. Phasers at the ready, they find no one in
	sight.

	Data plugs a memory module into the computer, touches
	a few buttons, then takes the module with him.

					DATA
			I have the ship's logs, sir.

	Riker scans the area. He glances at Worf.

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Let's see if anbody's home.

	Cautiously, they open the door to the adjacent area.
	It's empty.

	INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf emerges. He checks the corridor. Still no one
	in sight. Riker, Data and the others follow him out.

	Slowly they move on. They come to the sickbay door.
	Worf opens it, glances in--and freezes.

					RIKER
			What is it?

	INT. SICKBAY

	Every bed contains a body. Worf guards the entrance
	as Data scans the bodies with a tricorder.

					RIKER
			How's the environment?

					DATA
			No abnormal viral or bacterial
			forms.

	Riker goes to the nearest bed and looks at the dead
	crewmember's face. The man is wrinkled and ancient.

					RIKER
			They were carrying passengers?

					DATA
			He is not a passenger. He is a
			crewmember.

					RIKER
			But he's nearly two hundred years
			old!

					DATA
			It would seem they all are.

	Riker looks around the room in astonishment. The other
	corpses are equally antique.

	Riker looks from one to the other in horror.

	They back away.

	INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	The door opens and there is Worf at the ready with his
	phaser. Data and Riker enter the room.

	CAPTAIN TELAKA is sprawled across his desk, face down.
	His hand still holds a communications device. Riker
	looks down at it. The hand is thin, bony, and
	wrinkled.

					RIKER
			How old was Captain Telaka?

					DATA
			Thirty-two earth years.

	Riker reaches down and gently turns Telaka's head--knowing
	what to expect, and still shocked by what he
	sees.

	The face is withered, and the transparent skin is
	stretched over a toothless skull.

	INT. LANTREE BRIDGE

	The door opens and Riker enters, phaser at the ready.
	Worf and Data follow him in.

	At the CONN station, a crewmember is slumped over the
	console. Like the others, he is wrinkled and ancient.

	Grim, Riker moves to the console and touches a panel.

					RIKER
			Enterprise... this is the USS
			Lantree.

	Picard appears on the viewscreen.

					PICARD
				(from viewscreen)
			Enterprise here.

					RIKER
			Captain, the entire crew has been
			wiped out.

					PICARD
			What happened?

	Riker looks down at the corpse of the toothless hag
	in the first officer's chair.

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It looks like they were in a
			battle with time, and lost.

										FADE OUT:

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

	EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise drifts through space alongside the
	smaller supply ship, Lantree.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			Chief medical officer's log.
			Extensive autopsies performed
			on the crew of the Lantree reveal
			a gamut of primary organ failures
			as the direct cause of death.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - SICKBAY

	One of the ancient looking Lantree corpses is lying
	on a platform surrounded by a forcefield. The platform
	moves slowly through a twenty-fifth century CAT scanner
	as Dr. Pulaski and her assistants study the readouts
	with growing frustration.

					PULASKI
				(to com panel)
			Transporter Room, we're finished
			here. Thanks for your help.

					TRANSPORTER COM VOICE
			You're welcome, Doctor.
			Energizing now.

	The corpse sparkles briefly then disappears. One of
	the technicians touches a control panel and the area
	inside the forcefield is flushed with an electric blue
	light. Then the protective field is dropped.

					PULASKI
				(to com panel)
			Captain. We've returned the last
			of the Lantree crew to their
			ship.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(from com panel)
			How soon will you have an autopsy
			report, Doctor?

					PULASKI
				(beat)
			From everything we can see...
			they all died of natural causes.

	INT. BRIDGE

	Picard is seated at the command station.

					PICARD
			Natural causes? What in nature
			could kill an entire crew at the
			same time?

					PULASKI'S COM VOICE
			For the record Captain, these
			people died of old age.

	Data, at the OPS station, enters a query into his
	console, and swivels to face Picard.

					DATA
			Sir, according to the Lantree
			logs the oldest crew member was
			seventy-three, and the mean age
			of the crew was thirty-two point
			six six.

	INT. CONFERENCE LOUNGE

	All of the regulars are seated around the conference
	table.

					PICARD
			Doctor?

					PULASKI
			Every member of the Lantree crew
			had a complete examination at
			the beginning of their last duty
			cycle just eight weeks ago.
				(glances at Riker)
			They were in perfect health.

					TROI
			Nothing since then? No geriatric
			symptoms reported?

					PULASKI
			A single medical entry noting
			that the first officer was
			treated for Thelusian flu five
			days ago.

					PICARD
			Thelusian flu?

	CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(shakes her head)
			An exotic, but harmless rhinal
			virus. And there was no evidence
			of infection in the first
			officer's autopsy.

					RIKER
			If we don't know what we're
			looking for, how can we be
			certain the Lantree is safe?

					PULASKI
			We can't. We'll have to assume
			whatever caused this is still
			aboard.

	Picard clenches his jaw.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf. You know what
			to do.

					WORF
				(standing)
			Sir.

	Worf exits.

					DATA
			Captain, the Lantree's last port
			of call was three days ago. The
			Darwin Genetic Research Station
			on Gagarin Four.

	Picard and Riker look at each other.

					PULASKI
			At the very least they deserve
			a warning.

					PICARD
				(frowning)
			I was thinking of a quarantine.

					PULASKI
			I'll consider that possibility.

					PICARD
			You'll con --

	CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
			Captain. If Starfleet had wanted
			you to make the medical
			judgments they wouldn't have
			assigned you a medical officer.

	Picard gets to his feet, swallowing hard.

					PICARD
			Number One. Set course for
			Gagarin Four. Warp nine. We'll
			depart the moment our security
			officer returns.

	INT. LANTREE - BRIDGE

	Worf, surrounded by a protective force field, stands
	in front of the Lantree's security station.

					WORF
				(to com panel)
			Codename Firestorm. Access A-D-
			three-three-two-four-nine.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Federation security code
			recognized. Access confirmed.

	Worf takes a last look around the bridge. With great
	sadness, his eyes move from one crewmember's body to the
	next -- comrades in arms -- slain by an enemy they
	never had a chance to fight.

					WORF
			Set auto-destruct. Twenty second
			delay.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Auto-destruct active. Eighteen
			seconds... sixteen seconds...

	Worf pauses for a moment, a silent salute to the
	bravery of the Lantree crew. he touches his insignia.

					WORF
			Energize.

	He's transformed into glittering energy and vanishes.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Twelve seconds... ten seconds...

	EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	For a moment the two ships drift together as before.
	Abruptly the Enterprise warps away. In almost the same
	instant the supply ship, Lantree, is engulfed in a
	blinding flash.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Worf steps off the transporter platform and heads for
	the door.

					TRANSPORTER OPERATOR
				(good naturedly)
			Cutting it a little close weren't
			y--?

	Worf turns to him, eyes burning. The operator's smile
	fades.

	INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi approaches the maintenance table where Rina is
	working on an exotic piece of equipment about the size
	of a basketball. Two enthralled ENGINEERING CREWMEMBERS
	are watching her work.

					GEORDI
			Find it?

					RINA
			All set. It was the sensor
			contact.

					GEORDI
				(overlapping)
			-- sensor contact.
				(smiling)
			Just like you said it would be.
			Let's get it back in the panel
			and do a quick line test.

					RINA
			Yes, sir!

	Rina lifts the unit off the table. The two crewmembers
	rush to help her carry it -- and the delicate device
	is knocked from Rina's hands. Geordi lunges and
	manages to catch it inches from the deck. Slowly he
	gets to his feet, trying to check his anger.

	CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(to Rina)
			Come with me.

	The embarrassed crewmembers begin packing up the test
	equipment as Rina follows Geordi into the corridor.

	INT. ENGINEERING - EQUIPMENT BAY

	Geordi and Rina are working together to re-install the
	unit.

					GEORDI
			Running the Engineering Section
			is no different than running the
			drive system. I've got to keep
			everything in balance. To get
			maximum efficiency out of --

					RINA
			Don't bother, I've heard it all
			before. It's not your problem,
			anyway. It's me.

	Geordi turns and studies her. He doesn't need to "see"
	her face to read the disappointment in her voice. It
	makes what he has to say next even harder.

					GEORDI
			That's right. You've got plenty
			of aptitude, but you're
			attitude's not makin' it.

					RINA
			What do you know about my
			attitude? How'd you like it if
			people always behaved as if
			you're some kind of freak?!

	Geordi finishes the installation. He closes the access
	panel a little harder than he needs to.

					GEORDI
				(tapping his VISOR)
			What do you think this is? My
			ticket to success?

	He starts past her, but she reaches out and grabs his
	arm.

	CONTINUED:

					RINA
			Wait.
				(withdraws her hand)
			I'm... sorry. Maybe I'm the one
			who's blind.

					GEORDI
			What you are is maybe the most
			talented engineer to come out
			of the Acadamy since... well
			since me. Doing this job's in
			your blood. Now all we've got
			to do is convince the rest of
			'em.
				(extends his hand)
			Deal?

					RINA
				(shakes his hand)
			Deal.

	EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise flashes past at maximum warp.

	INT. BRIDGE

	Picard faces the viewscreen flanked by Doctor Pulaski
	and Riker. The rest of the bridge crew are at their
	stations.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
				(to viewscreen)
			Darwin Station. This is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard of the USS
			Enterprise, on course for Gagarin
			Four.

	After a moment DOCTOR SARA MANDEL, a woman in her
	fifties, appears on the viewscreen. She's haggard and
	exhausted.

	CONTINUED:

					MANDEL
				(from viewscreen)
			Enterprise, this is Darwin
			Station. I'm Doctor Mandel.
			We've just declared a state of
			emergency here. We need your
			help, but you must stand off.

	Picard and the others glance at each other.

					PULASKI
				(stunned)
			Doctor Mandel, what is the nature
			of your emergency?

					MANDEL
				(from viewscreen)
			To whom am I speaking, please?

					PULASKI
			I'm Doctor Pulaski, chief medical
			officer.

					MANDEL
			Katherine Pulaski? "Linear
			Models of Viral Propagation?"

					PULASKI
				(impatient)
			Yes, but that was a long time
			ago.

					MANDEL
			And still the standard.
				(a wave of relief)
			I'm sorry to meet you under these
			circumstances, but I can't
			imagine anyone I'd rather be
			dealing with.

	Picard and the others glance at each other, slightly
	amazed to realize their CMO is famous.

					PULASKI
			Bring me up to speed on your
			situation. What are the factors?

					MANDEL
			Rapid onset of geriatric
			phenomena. One hundred percent
			fatal in the advanced stages.

	CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
			Presentation?

					MANDEL
			Acute arthritic inflammation.
			Pervasive and virtually
			instantaneous.

					PULASKI
			Since Darwin is doing genetic
			research...

					MANDEL
			Our research, here, is limited
			to human genetics. I assure you
			we're not dealing with some
			mutated pathogen that "got away
			from us." We believe the
			infective agent was introduced
			by a supply ship that was here
			three days ago.

					PICARD
			Doctor, we encountered The
			Lantree a few hours ago.
				(beat)
			They lost all hands.

	Mandel doesn't seem surprised by Picard's news.

					MANDEL
			That would seem to confirm our
			analysis. Were you able to
			establish a pathology?

					PULASKI
			Organ failure consistent with
			advanced geriatric --

					PICARD
			Doctor Mandel! Did you hear what
			I said? The twenty-six men and
			women aboard the Lantree are all
			dead!

					MANDEL
			I heard you Captain! And the
			prognosis is alarming. But my
			immediate concern is the
			children.

	CONTINUED: (3)

					PULASKI
				(glances at Picard)
			Children?

					MANDEL
			We have thirty-two children here.
			They've been kept in positive
			isolation since the onset, and
			so far they've shown no symptoms.
			You must evacuate them as soon
			as possible.

	Riker glances at Picard. Picard turns to the
	viewscreen.

					PICARD
				(grave)
			I'm sorry. We'll lend any
			assistance we can, but I won't
			risk the lives of --

					MANDEL
			Doctor Pulaski... you've got to
			convince him.
				(beat)
			These children are more than our
			progeny. They represent all our
			years of advanced genetic
			research. If he can't think of
			humanity, think of science!

					PICARD
			I heard you Doctor. And I
			understand completely. We'll
			reach Gagarin Four in a little
			over three hours. Until then.

	The viewscreen shows a starfield as Picard leaves the
	bridge.

	INT. CONFERENCE LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Troi, and Pulaski are assembled
	around the conference table.

					WORF
			I recommend against contact,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Number One?

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I agree, sir. I wish there was
			something we could do, but the
			risk is too great.

					PICARD
			Doctor?

	Pulaski is scanning notes on a PADD. She looks up as
	if she hasn't heard any of this.

					PULASKI
			As a first step I'd like to bring
			a couple of the children aboard
			and examine them.

					WORF
			If they're infected... ?!

					PULASKI
			Doctor Mandel has assured us they
			are not.

	Picard turns to Troi.

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			Doctor Mandel clearly believes
			the children are safe, but she
			isn't telling us the whole truth.
			I recommend caution.

					PULASKI
			The two children could be encased
			in styrolite. They'll be in
			suspended animation. We can scan
			them for possible infection
			without any danger to
			ourselves...
				(pointedly)
			or to them.

					RIKER
			Until we know what we're facing --

					PULASKI
			Exactly. And we won't know until
			we begin gathering data.

	Pulaski leans across the table to Picard.

	CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI (cont.)
			Captain, we're talking about
			saving children's lives. Isn't
			that worth some risk?

					PICARD
			We're always at risk, Doctor.
			You may proceed with your
			examination, but I shall demand
			positive proof that these
			children are harmless before
			placing the lives of my crew in
			jeopardy.

	EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise drops out of warp speed in the Gagarin
	system.

	INT. SICKBAY SCIENCE LAB

	Geordi is supervising a flurry of activity as Picard
	and the others look on.

					WESLEY (V.O.)
			Approaching Gagarin Four on
			impulse power, Captain.

					PICARD
				(to com panel)
			Thank you, Mister Crusher.
			Standard orbit.

					WESLEY (V.O.)
			Aye, sir.

	A forcefield containment has been established in the
	center of the room. Geordi turns to Picard.

					GEORDI
			Containment forcefield ready,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Activate.

	The forcefield engages. Picard nods to Pulaski.

	CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(to com panel)
			Doctor Mandel, are you ready to
			transport?

					MANDEL (O.S.)
				(from com panel)
			You have the coordinates. We
			have one male and one female,
			standing by.

	Riker nods to Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(to com panel)
			Transporter, energize.

	Two blocks of transparent plastic begin to materialize
	inside the forcefield.

	Encased within are two unclothed humans... but they
	are not "children" in the usual sense of the word.
	They are physical super-specimens. And they appear
	to be in their early twenties. Worf is the first to
	react.

					WORF
			A trick!

					RIKER
				(to com panel)
			Transporter room. Reverse the
			trans --

					PICARD
			Hold on that, Number One.
			Whoever they are, they're in
			stasis. Lieutenant Worf?

	Worf cautiously scans them with his tricorder.

					WORF
			The styrolite's intact, Captain.

					TROI
			Captain, I...
				(beat)
			There's a definite presence --
			two distinct personalities. Even
			in stasis... It's quite strong.
				(beat)
			They are unquestionably
			telepathic.

	CONTINUED: (2)

	Everyone strains for a closer look.

					DATA
			Earth humans. Somewhat larger
			than normal. Approximately
			twenty years old --

	Doctor Pulaski is transfixed by the Darwinian children.

					PULASKI
			Extraordinary.
				(awe-struck)
			We could be looking at the future
			of humanity.

					PICARD
				(controlled)
			Or at least Doctor Mandel's
			vision of it.

										FADE OUT:

                           ACT THREE                            

	EXT. ENTERPRISE

	In orbit around Gagarin IV.

	INT. SICKBAY SCIENCE LAB

	The two Darwinian children stand frozen in their blocks
	of styrolite. They are being scanned by an array of
	devices as medical technicians study the readouts.

	From across the room, Doctor Pulaski watches, chin in
	hand, thinking.

	Picard enters. She looks up.

					PULASKI
			I want to free them from the
			styrolite.

	Picard crosses to the children and looks them over.
	He turns to Pulaski.

					PICARD
			Are you absolutely certain
			they're safe?

					PULASKI
			These children are in better
			health than we are. Their immune
			system is so advanced, it may
			not even be possible for them
			to contract disease.

					PICARD
			But how can we be --

					PULASKI
			There's no way we can be
			absolutely certain until we know
			what's causing the disease.

					PICARD
			Then until we can answer that
			question, we can't --

	CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			We don't have that kind of time.
				(beat)
			Captain, look at these children.
			Set aside the fact that they are
			human beings and we are their
			only hope.
				(beat)
			We're talking about a new chapter
			in genetic science.

					PICARD
			But the risk. The risk is --

					PULASKI
			Minimal. They'll continue to
			be isolated inside a forcefield.

	Picard studies her. Finally he turns to the com panel.

					PICARD
				(to com panel)
			Commander Riker, assemble the
			bridge crew in the observation
			lounge in fifteen minutes.
			Doctor Pulaski has a proposal
			she'd like us to consider.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(com panel)
			Yes, sir.

	He starts out, then turns at the door.

					PICARD
			And Doctor... I'm not one to
			discourage input, but I'd
			appreciate it if you'd at least
			let me finish my sentences once
			in a while.

	He exits.

	She puts a hand to her eyes.

	INT. TROI'S OFFICE

	Troi is working at her desk. She looks up as Doctor
	Pulaski enters.

					PULASKI
			You have a minute?

	CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Of course.

	Pulaski takes a seat, unsure how to begin.

					PULASKI
				(beat)
			Deanna... You've known the
			captain for some time...
				(beat)
			I guess I could use some advice.
			I don't think I'm dealing with
			him very well.

					TROI
			Why do you say that?

					PULASKI
				(shrugs)
			My arguments seem to go right
			past him. We wind up shouting
			regulations at each other.

					TROI
			It takes time to get to know him.
			But he's very fair, and he has
			excellent judgment.

					PULASKI
			I know he's a talented commanding
			officer.
				(beat)
			But he's so caught up in... his
			ship, his responsibility... He
			doesn't seem able to step back...
			to see the whole canvas.

					TROI
				(puzzled)
			Kate, I don't think he would be
			where he is if he couldn't see
			the "whole canvas."

	They are interrupted by the com panel.

					COM PANEL (V.O.)
			Staff officers report to the
			Observation Lounge.

	They stand and head for the door.

	CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Maybe your problem is that the
			two of you aren't all that
			different.

					PULASKI
			What do you mean?

					TROI
			Let's just say you're both well
			established personalities.

	INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	The A-team is assembled. Picard has the floor.

					PICARD
			Doctor Pulaski's studies indicate
			the children are harmless. She
			believes the rest of the colony's
			children should be beamed aboard
			and transported to a new
			environment while there's still
			time to save them.

					RIKER
			Are you sure they're safe?

					PULASKI
			No.

	A murmer of alarm.

					PULASKI (CONT.)
			In the time we have available,
			the only true test is to expose
			the children to another human
			being.

	An audible silence. Everyone is looking at her.

					PULASKI (CONT.)
			I plan to free them from the
			styrolite--inside a forcefield
			containment.
				(beat)
			I'll be inside the containment
			area myself.

	Another murmer of concern.

	CONTINUED:

					WORF
			You would risk yourself?

					PULASKI
			They're living beings and they
			need our help.

					GEORDI
				(shakes his head)
			I don't like it. If we lost the
			force field for some reason...
			we could lose the ship.

					PULASKI
			But the children are in perfect
			health. And we can use double
			redundant forcefields.

					PICARD
			As Geordi says, forcefields can
			fail. And until --

					PULASKI
			Captain, I can understand your
			concern, but --

	She's cut him off again. She glances at him. Picard
	eyes her coolly.

					PICARD
			You say you understand, Doctor,
			but I wonder if you do.

	Pulaski is up against a wall. She stares at the table
	with a hand to her forehead. Picard studies her. He
	softens.

					PICARD (CONT.)
			If you can find a way to prove
			the children are biologically
			harmless without risking the
			crew, I'll do everything in my
			power to assist.

	She nods. She gets up and heads for the exit. Picard
	motions to Troi. The two of them hold back until the
	others are gone.

					TROI
			Captain?

	CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I'm concerned about our CMO.
				(off Troi's look)
			She's absolutley obsessed with
			the medical viewpoint. She
			doesn't seem able to step back
			and see the overall picture.

	Troi has trouble suppressing a smile.

					PULASKI
			What's the matter?

					TROI
			Nothing, Captain. Perhaps you
			and the CMO just need to give
			each other a little more time.

	INT. BRIDGE

	Pulaski strides onto the bridge and addresses the
	viewscreen.

					PULASKI
			Doctor Mandel, this is Kate
			Pulaski.

	Mandel appears on the viewscreen and Pulaski winces.
	Mandel is visibly older.

					MANDEL
				(from viewscreen)
			Doctor? Do you have a decision?

					PULASKI
				(beat)
			Yes. I'm afraid it's bad news.

					MANDEL
			How can that be?!

	Pulaski stiffens her spine to carry the weight.

					PULASKI
			The risk to our ship and crew
			is too great. Until we're
			absolutely certain of the cause
			of the disease, the children --

	CONTINUED:

					MANDEL
			But the children were never on
			the Lantree!
				(beat)
			You can't do this! For God's
			sake! I demand that you do
			something to save our children.

	Pulaski is under tremendous strain.

					MANDEL (CONT.)
				(spreads her withered
				 hands.)
			We haven't much time.

					PULASKI
				(sets her jaw)
			Stand by. I'll get back to you.

	INT. ENGINEERING CONTROL ROOM

	Geordi is studying a PADD. He's troubled. Rina senses
	something is wrong.

					RINA
			What's the it?

					GEORDI
				(glances up)
			Our error rate is up nearly forty
			percent.

	She looks at him squarely.

					RINA
			You mean: since I came aboard.

	She's angry. She's about to reply, but she's
	interrupted by Pulaski, who comes storming into the
	control room.

					PULASKI
			I need your help. I've got very
			little time. I've got to find
			a way to test the children, to
			make sure they're harmless. And
			I need a fail-safe environment.

					GEORDI
			The problem is, there's no area
			on the ship that can be sealed
			off with absolute certainty.

	CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			What about the Sickbay?
				(glances at Rina)
			Doesn't the Sickbay have
			isolated systems?

					RINA
			The Sickbay has independant
			systems, but it's not possible
			to totally cut it off from the
			rest of the ship. The only
			truely independent environment
			would be the shuttlecraft, or
			something like --

					PULASKI
			The shuttlecraft?
				(to Geordi)
			Why didn't you say so?

	INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is looking in his microscope when the door chime
	sounds.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Pulaski enters.

					PULASKI
			Captain, I'd like permission to
			take the children aboard the
			shuttlecraft

	Picard reacts.

					PULASKI (CONT.)
			If the experiment is...
			unsucessful, the shuttlecraft
			can simply be abandoned here at
			Darwin.

					PICARD
				(studies her)
			And you along with it.

	She shrugs.

	CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Doctor, you are the chief medical
			officer of the Starship
			Enterprise. You have a
			responsibility to this ship --

					PULASKI
			And to humanity.

					PICARD
			The Starfleet guidelines about
			contact with quarantined --

					PULASKI
			Listen, you don't need to quote
			the rule book --
				(a hand to her mouth)

	She's done it again.

					PULASKI (CONT.)
			You were saying?

	Picard studies her. Finally he gets to his feet.

					PICARD
			Request approved.

					PULASKI
			Captain, you said if I...
				(beat)
			Approved?

					PICARD
			Doctor, I can't condone the
			jeopardy you're assumming, but
			I recognize that you have
			satisfied my conditions.

					PULASKI
				(long beat)
			Thank you.

	INT. SHUTTLE BAY

	The children, still in styrolite, are being loaded
	aboard the shuttlecraft. Pulaski is supervising as
	Data enters.

					DATA
			Doctor? You sent for me?

	CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I did, Commander. I assume
			you're qualified to pilot this
			shuttlecraft.

					DATA
			Certainly. I was trained at --

					PULASKI
			I'm sure you were. Please get
			aboard, we don't have much time.

	Data looks at her quizzically. He starts to board as
	Riker rushes into the shuttle bay.

					RIKER
			Doctor, what's going on?

					PULASKI
			We're performing the experiment
			aboard the shuttlecraft.

					RIKER
			The captain approved this?

					PULASKI
			Yes. Now if you'll clear the
			area, please; we haven't much
			time.

					RIKER
			Doctor, I can't allow you to risk
			yourself like this.
				(to com panel)
			Captain, this is Riker --

					PULASKI
			Commander Riker... that item in
			your medical record is still
			unresolved, if I'm not mistaken?

					RIKER
			What does that...
				(dawning realization)
			You can't be serious.

					PULASKI
				(to com panel)
			Computer, this is Chief Medical
			Officer Pulaski.
					(more)

	CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI (Cont'd)
			I'm relieving Commander William
			Riker from active duty for
			medical reasons effective
			immediately.
				(to Data)
			Let's go.

	Riker is stunned. Doctor Pulaski enters the
	shuttlecraft. Data looks at Riker with a shrug. He
	follows Pulaski in and the hatch closes behind them.

					COMPUTER VOICE (V.O.)
				(from com panel)
			All personnel, clear the shuttle
			bay.

	Riker jumps to the com panel.

					RIKER
				(to com panel)
			Computer -- override shuttle
			operations! Halt departure!
			Secure the shuttle!

					COMPUTER VOICE (V.O.)
			Riker, William T. Presently on
			inactive duty status. No command
			authorization.
				(beat)
			All personnel, clear the shuttle
			bay.

	Dismayed, Riker joins the other crewmembers moving quickly
	to the air lock.

	INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Data, at the console, clearly has misgivings about
	what's happening.

					PULASKI
			You'll take us a few hundred
			meters away from the Enterprise,
			and hold position.

	With a raise of an eyebrow, Data turns to the panel.

					DATA
			Begin shuttlecraft launch
			sequence.

	INT. SHUTTLE BAY CONTROL ROOM (BLUE SCREEN)

	Through the airlock viewing port, Riker watches,
	powerless and apprehensive.

					COMPUTER VOICE (V.O.)
				(from com panel)
			Shuttle Bay One is clear. Access
			hatch sealed. Initiating
			decompression.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Stand by to open shuttle bay
			doors.

					COMPUTER VOICE (V.O.)
			Decompression complete. Opening
			main shuttle bay doors.

	Beyond the shuttlecraft, the hangar bay doors begin
	to part, revealing the starry night.

					RIKER
				(resigned)
			Good luck, Doctor.

	EXT. SPACE - ENTERPISE (OPTICAL)

	The shuttlecraft emerges, drifting slowly away from
	the Enterprise.

	INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Pulaski has turned her attention to the two children,
	now lying horizontal, still encased in styrolite.

					DATA
			We are in position, Doctor.

					PULASKI
				(more to herself)
			This is the only way to prove
			they're harmless.

					DATA
			And if they are not?

					PULASKI
				(looks at him)
			I hate to keep reminding you,
			but you are a machine. You'll
			be perfectly safe.

	CONTINUED:

					DATA
			That is by no means certain,
			Doctor, but I was referring to
			you.

					PULASKI
				(softens)
			Medical research is sometimes
			a risky business, Commander.
			It's all part of being human.

	Pulaski adjusts a dispersion device over the horizontal
	forms of the two children. She activates it and the
	styrolite begins to dissolve.

	In seconds it melts away and the children scramble to
	their feet -- curious, friendly, and mute.

	The female, ASTARTE, touches Pulaski and looks her in
	the eye.

					PULASKI
				(wide eyed)
			... Your name is Astarte... this
			is your brother, David...

	EXT. ENTERPRISE - (OPTICAL)

	The shuttlecraft and the Enterprise orbit together
	above the planet Gagarin IV.

	INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Using a tricorder and other diagnostic instruments Data
	assists Doctor Pulaski with her self-examination.

					DATA
			All within tolerance, Doctor.

					PULASKI
				(a slight smile)
			The manufacturer will be pleased
			to hear it.
				(off his look)
			I appreciate your help, but your
			bedside manner needs work.

	The children are silently studying their surroundings.
	She moves toward them -- and FREEZES.

	CONTINUED:

	Wide eyed, suddenly gripped with fear, she slowly moves
	her arm -- and GROANS in pain.

	Data looks at her in alarm.

										FADE OUT

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

	EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	With the shuttlecraft alongside, the Enterprise is in
	orbit around Gagarin IV.

	INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Moving with difficulty, Doctor Pulaski makes her way to
	the shuttle's command chair. Data rushes to assist.

					PULASKI
			There was no warning.

					PICARD
				(from viewscreen)
			Doctor!

	With Data's help, Pulaski lowers herself into the
	chair.

					PULASKI
				(wincing)
			Acute arthritic inflammation of
			all joints. It's the initial
			symptom of the disease.

					PICARD
				(from viewscreen)
			Good lord!

					PULASKI
			The children must be returned
			to their isolation environment.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE

	Riker steps out of the turbolift onto the bridge.

					WORF
			Transporter set to original
			coordinates, Captain.

					PICARD
			Energize.
				(noticing Riker)
			Glad you're here, Number One.

	INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Pulaski and Data watch as the Darwinian children vanish
	in a sparkle of energy.

					PULASKI
			Thank you, Captain.

	Doctor Pulaski self-administers a hyposray painkiller.
	Immediately she begins to relax.

					PICARD
				(on viewscreen)
			We'll have a medical team waiting
			for you in the shuttle bay,
			Doctor.

					PULASKI
			I'm afraid that's out of the
			question. We still don't
			understand what we're dealing
			with. That means I'm subject
			to the same quarantine as the
			Darwin Station.
				(beat)
			I recommend a delta-level
			decontamination of the Sickbay
			and the shuttle bay. Shuttle
			One out.

	INT. ENTERPRISE

	Picard is on his feet, addressing a viewscreen
	starfield.

					PICARD
			Doctor!

					WORF
			Captain, I'll see to the
			decontamination myself.

	Picard nods, barely able to contain his frustration.
	Worf heads for the turbolift. Riker approaches Picard.

	INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Data watches nervously as Doctor Pulaski attempts to
	stand. She appears to be stiff, but not crippled by
	pain.

					DATA
			How do you feel?

	CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(slowly flexing her
				 fingers)
			Not exactly up to factory specs.
				(off his look)
			The pain is tolerable, thank you.

					DATA
			Set course for Darwin Station?

	The doctor sinks wearily back into the command chair.
	She has already begun to show signs of aging.

					PULASKI
			We're already quarantined. What
			do we have to lose?

	Data starts to give her a literal response, then thinks
	better of it. He punches in the course.

	INT. SICKBAY SCIENCE LAB (OPTICAL)

	The bio-decontamination team, in protective suits, are
	"hosing down" the area using back-pack plasma
	generators.

	A stream of translucent blue light flows from the
	nozzles, filling the air and clinging to the exposed
	surfaces for a moment before evaporating. Worf's bulk
	is undisguised by the suit.

	As they move on a second crew, also in full protective
	suits, enters the room carrying scanners and checking
	for any residual contamination.

	INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard and Riker are alone in the room, facing each
	other across the table.

					PICARD
			I wish it were that simple, Will.

					RIKER
			A meaningless detail on a medical
			form...

					PICARD
			I agree it seems insignificant,

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You have the authority to
			countermand it.

					PICARD
			My authority flows from the chain
			of command. If you, or any other
			officer, have anything less than
			full confidence that your orders
			will be carried out, then my rank
			of Captain is meaningless.c

	Riker understands the truth of this.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			Sir, if there's any way I can
			help get them back...

					PICARD
			Of course.

	The door opens and Troi enters, followed by Geordi and
	Rina. They take their seats. Niether Picard nor Riker
	comment on Rina's presence.

					WESLEY (V.O.)
				(from com panel)
			Captain, Shuttle One is decending
			to Gagarin Four.

					PICARD
				(to com panel)
			Thank you, Mister Crusher.
				(to the group)
			The medical emergency at Darwin
			Station is ongoing. We'll
			continue to assist, but our
			immediate concern is the
			evacuation of our two officers.
			Anyone?

					TROI
			Shouldn't Kate be involved in
			this?

					PICARD
			Judging from what we saw on the
			Lantree, Doctor Pulaski may not
			be able to help herself.

	CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
				(beat)
			I suggest transporting them both
			back to the ship. We should use
			whatever time we have to seek
			the best medical resources
			available.

					RIKER
			The transporter won't protect
			us. The children went through
			the transporter and still
			infected Doctor Pulaski.

	Geordi raps the table.

					GEORDI
			The bio-filter can be adjusted.
			We could alter the filter to
			screen out whatever it is that's
			causing...

					PICARD
			Precisely. We can't protect
			ourselves against the unknown.
			What we need is a filter that
			isn't bio-dependent.

	They ponder. Finally,

					RINA
			What about the "trace?"

	Everyone turns to Rina, their faces reflecting degrees
	of skepticism.

					RIKER
			The transporter trace?

					RINA
			The transporter keeps a computer
			record of every transmission,
			a footprint if you will. Usually
			it's only stored for security
			purposes, but if we used the
			trace data to control the
			reconstitution process...

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			Is that possible?

	CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			I hate to admit it, but it never
			occured to me. All I can tell
			you is she hasn't been wrong yet.

					PICARD
			Very well. Thank you Ensign... ?

					TROI
			Excuse me, Captain. But where
			will we get the trace data? As
			far as I know Kate's never used
			the transporter.

					PICARD
			Never?

					RIKER
			She's... a woman of strongly held
			opinions, sir.
				(beat)
			What about a previous assignment?

					TROI
			Her last ship was the Repulse.

					PICARD
				(to com panel)
			Bridge. Signal the USS Repulse
			on the sub-space captain's
			priority channel.

	EXT. DARWIN RESEARCH STATION - DAY (OPTICAL)

	The shuttlecraft settles on a landing pad near the Main
	Laboratory Building at Darwin Station.

	INT. DARWIN STATION LAB BUILDING

	Doctor Mandel several OTHER SCIENTISTS are waiting as
	Doctor Pulaski steps out of the lift with Data's help.
	During the short journey to the planet's surface she
	appears to have aged thirty years.

	CONTINUED:

					MANDEL
				(extends her hand)
			Doctor Pulaski...
				(beat)
			I can only tell you how much I
			regret the burden we have imposed
			on you.
				(a glance at Data)
			On both of you.

					PULASKI
			Commander Data is an android,
			Doctor. He is unaffected. As
			for me, this was my choice, not
			yours.

					MANDEL
			I still can't believe the
			children had anything to do with
			this.

					DATA
				(gestures toward
				 Pulaski)
			The evidence is fairly
			conclusive.

					MANDEL
			But the children were designed
			to ward off any disease agents.

					PULASKI
				(pointedly)
			I think it's time we talked about
			that.

	INT. ISOLATION LABORATORY - OBSERVATION AREA

	Doctors Pulaski and Mandel step into an observation
	booth overlooking the isolation lab. From here they
	can see the children. They are all physically
	exceptional.

					MANDEL
				(looks down)
			Our ultimate achievement.

					PULASKI
			Genetically... engineered...

	CONTINUED:

					MANDEL
			Created!
				(beat)
			Perfect in every way. Better
			than perfect. Their bone
			structure, their musculature...
				(gestures)
			their brains!

	Mandel RAPS on the glass.

	INT. ISOLATION LABORATORY

	Two children playing chess glance up -- and all the
	chess pieces disappear.

	They wave, and turn back to the game. An instant of
	concentration -- and the chess pieces reappear.

					PULASKI (V. O.)
				(shaken)
			What about their immune system?

					MANDEL (V.O.)
			That was our masterpiece. An
			aggressive immunity that attacks
			any invader and destroys it
			genetically.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			That's it.

	INT. ISOLATION CHAMBER - OBSERVATION AREA

	Mandel faces Pulaski.

					PULASKI
			Thelusian flu!

					MANDEL
			Thelusian flu?

					PULASKI
			The first officer of the Lantree
			had Thelusian flu -- an airborne
			virus.
				(nods toward
				 children)
			How would their immune system
			react to it?

	CONTINUED:

					MANDEL
			By altering the genetic pattern.
			Forcing the virus into
			extinction.

					PULASKI
				(beat)
			I'm afraid that's what's
			happening to us.

	Doctor Mandel is stunned. She stares down at the two
	chess players.

					MANDEL
			We were so concerned about
			protecting them -- we overlooked
			the obvious!
				(beat)
			The one decision we made with
			our hearts... turns out to be
			a mistake.

	Pulaski puts a withered hand on Mandel's shoulder.

	INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	CAPTAIN TAGGERT, of the Starship Repulse, has a full
	bushy mustache. He's somewhat younger than Picard,
	and his face fills the viewscreen in the Ready Room.

					TAGGERT
				(from viewscreen)
			Sorry, Picard. We purged the
			Doctor Pulaski's trace right
			after her transfer. Not that
			she used the transporter much,
			she preferred using the
			shuttlecraft.
				(shrugs)
			I'd have given her a shuttle if
			it would have kept her here.
			Best CMO I ever served with.

					PICARD
			Tell me, Taggart. If she served
			you as well as you say, why did
			you let her go?

	CONTINUED:

					TAGGERT
				(laughs)
			I guess you haven't run into her
			stubborn streak.
				(beat)
			The moment she heard of the
			opening on the Enterprise, she
			put in a request for transfer.
			Knew your service record backward
			and forward. Apparently she's
			been an admirer of yours for some
			time.

					PICARD
				(shocked)
			Extraordinary.

	EXT. DARWIN STATION - DAY

	The shuttlecraft is still on the landing pad outside
	the laboratory complex.

	INT. DARWIN LABORATORY

	Data is at a computer console. Pulaski and Mandel
	approach.

					PULASKI
			He's is trying to isolate the
			altered genetic pattern.

					MANDEL
			But the computer run could take
			months.

					PULASKI
				(smiles)
			Not necessarily. Commander
			Data... has a way with computers.

	The displays in front of Data are scrolling like
	lightning.

	He looks up.

					DATA
				(points to display)
			Comparing genetic samples
			indicates a transposition of
			these two proteins.

	CONTINUED:

					MANDEL
			It appears that the antibodies
			have been too effective.

					PULASKI
			What do you mean?

					DATA
			I believe she is referring to the
			fact that the human genome is
			self replicating.

	Mandel stares at the readout in horror.

					MANDEL
			He's quite right. Every cell
			in our bodies is now programmed
			for extinction.

	EXT. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Gagarin IV.

	INT. BRIDGE

	Captain Picard struggles to maintain his composure as
	he faces the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Have you made any progress,
			Doctor Pulaski?

					PULASKI
				(from viewscreen)
			The Darwin staff has amassed some
			amazing new data on the
			physiology of aging --

					PICARD
				(incredulous)
			I'm sure, but right now I'm
			concerned about you.

	INT. DARWIN LABORATORY

	Doctor Pulaski is working at a lab station. Her face
	is wrinkled, and her hair is snow white.

	CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(shakes her head)
			We've isolated the altered DNA,
			but the process may not be
			reversible. The others are
			already at work in the primary
			lab -- where I should be.

					PICARD
				(from viewscreen)
			No, Doctor. You and Commander
			Data belong here.

					PULASKI
				(long beat)
			Commander Data is preparing to
			leave now.

					PICARD
				(from viewscreen)
			Doctor...

					PULASKI
			Jean-Luc... I appreciate what
			you're trying to do.
				(beat)
			But I got into this by leaping
			before I looked, and I won't
			allow you to make the same
			mistake.

	INT. BRIDGE

	Picard looks at Riker in dismay.

					PULASKI (cont.)
				(from viewscreen)
			It's still my responsibility,
			and the quarantine is still
			valid.
				(smiles)
			I'm afraid this is the moment
			of truth.

	Grim, jaw locked, Picard sags into his chair in defeat.

	On the viewscreen, Pulaski straightens her shoulders
	and stands as erect as she can.

	CONTINUED:

					PULASKI (cont.)
			Chief Medical Officer Pulaski's
			final report to the Enterprise...
				(beat)
			Just as changes in evolution are
			known to be caused by changes
			in the environment, we now have
			evidence that the process also
			works in reverse.
				(beat)
			The quarantine of the Darwin
			Station must be maintained until
			the end.
				(beat)
			Pulaski out.

										FADE OUT:

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

	EXT. DARWIN RESEARCH STATION - DAY

	The Enterprise shuttlecraft sits alongside the
	building.

	INT. DARWIN ISOLATION LAB

	Pulaski and Mandel say goodbye to Data. He turns to
	Pulaski.

					DATA
			I am sorry I could not be more
			helpful, Doctor Pulaski.

					PULASKI
				(a glimmer of
				 admiration)
			You did everything you could,
			Commander.
				(extends her hand
				 with a smile)
			As androids go, you're in a class
			by yourself.

	Solemnly they shake hands. There's an awkward silence.

					DATA
			Doctor --

					PULASKI
			Please give my best to the
			captain.

	Finally, Data turns and exits.

	EXT. DARWIN (OPTICAL)

	The shuttlecraft rises from the pad next to the
	laboratory, then streaks into space.

	EXT. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The shuttlecraft approaches the Enterprise, but stands
	off some distance.

	INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Data enters a string of commands into the control
	console, then gets to his feet. He turns to the
	com panel.

					DATA
			Enterprise. Commander Data ready
			to beam aboard.

	A shimmer of light and he's gone.

	EXT. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The shuttlecraft EXPLODES.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE

	Picard is grim. This defeat has taken its toll. Troi
	is concerned.

					WESLEY
			Sir. Commander Data is back
			aboard.

					TROI
			Jean-Luc, don't try to carry all
			the weight for this tragedy.
			Kate knew what she was doing.

					PICARD
				(angry)
			If I was certain we had tried
			absolutely every --
				(he's thinking)
			Stand by.

	He gets up abruptly and strides to the turbolift. Troi
	glances at Riker.

	INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Data, inside an isolation forcefield, is being scanned
	by medical monitors.

					MEDIC
			No life forms present.

	Data glances up resentfully. He's about to say
	something when Picard enters. He strides forward and
	shakes Data's hand.

	CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Good to see you, Data.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Tell me quickly -- you were
			unaffected because you have no
			genetic material?

					DATA
			Correct, sir.

					PICARD
			And Doctor Pulaski's DNA is
			altered -- and that's what brings
			on the aging?

					DATA
			Precisely. An almost
			undetectable transposition in
			the human genome. It takes a
			number of interactions of the --

	Picard grabs Data by the arm and heads for the door.

					PICARD
			Come on. We've got one more card
			to play.

	INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi, Rina and the crew are making preparations to
	get underway.

	Picard charges in with Data following.

					GEORDI
			Sir?

	Picard moves past Geordi to Rina.

					PICARD
			Ensign, I need your opinion.

					RINA
				(taken aback)
			Sir?


	CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You said the transporter could
			be altered to filter out changes
			in Doctor Pulaski.

					RINA
			If we'd had the trace...

					PICARD
			Well it turns out the changes
			are in her DNA. If we used a
			sample of the doctor's DNA --
			say from a blood test -- that
			was taken before --

					RINA
			Could we filter out her genetic
			alterations? Absolutely!

					PICARD
			You're picking up some bad
			habits, Ensign, but yes, you took
			the words right out of my mouth.
				(beat)
			Can you make the modifications?

					RINA
			Of course!

					PICARD
			Make it so.

	He exits with Data.

	Rina is dumbstruck. She looks at Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(smiles)
			Hop to it Ensign. You've got
			work to do.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE

	Picard enters and addresses the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Darwin Station, this is the
			Enterprise.

	On the viewscreen, Pulaski appears -- now well over
	100 years old. Picard tries to keep his emotions under
	control.

	CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to viewscreen)
			We may have come up with an
			answer, Doctor. We're looking
			for a sample of your normal DNA
			to use as a filter. We think
			we'll be able to transport you
			while cancelling out any changes
			that have taken place.

	INT. DARWIN ISOLATION LAB

	Pulaski and Mandel stand before the viewscreen.

					PULASKI
				(to viewscreen)
			An interesting idea, Captain.
				(beat)
			But what about Doctor Mandel and
			her colleagues?

					MANDEL
			Kate.
				(beat)
			If this works -- we may be able
			to use the same technique to save
			ourselves. We have DNA samples.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - SICKBAY

	Riker and Data frantically search the medical records.

					RIKER
			A blood test or tissue specimen
			-- anything that would provide
			a sample of Pulaski's original
			DNA.

	They've been through everything.

					DATA
			Afraid not, sir. Her records
			were shipped by way of Starfleet
			headquarters. They haven't
			caught up with us yet.

	Riker is stupefied.

	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			This is ridiculous.
				(slams his fist)
			A single cell! A single --

	They look at each other for a beat -- then dash for
	the exit.

	INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR

	Riker and Data race for Pulaski's quarters. The door
	is locked. Riker speaks to the com panel.

					RIKER
				(to com panel)
			This is an emergency! Unlock
			Medical Officer Pulaski's
			quarters!

					COM PANEL (V.O.)
			Riker, William T., relieved of
			active duty on
			two-three-four-six-nine-point-seven...

					DATA
				(embarrassed)
			Allow me, sir.

	INT. PULASKI'S QUARTERS

	Riker and Data rip the place apart.

					RIKER
			Anything! Even a fingernail
			clipping!
				(looks at Data)
			Or a hair!

	He lunges for the dressing table. There, on her
	hairbrush, is a single blonde strand.

	They dash for the exit.

	INT. BRIDGE

	Picard addresses Pulaski on the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Doctor... you should know. This
			has never been done before. Are
			you willing to chance it?

	INT. DARWIN LABORATORY.

	Every movement is now painful for Pulaski.

					PULASKI
				(to viewscreen)
			I'll tell you one thing. If I
			live through this...
				(bends elbow and
				 flinches in pain)
			I'll have a much better
			understanding of geriatrics.
				(weak smile)
			Standing by, Captain.

	INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Several of the panels are off, technicians are all over
	the place, and Rina is supervising the modification
	of the circuitry. Geordi, Riker and Data are making
	last minute adjustments to the control console.

	Picard enters, followed by Worf.

					RINA
			Ready, Captain.

					WORF
			The isolation forcefield is in
			place.

	Picard surveys the scene.

					PICARD
				(beat)
			I'll operate the transporter
			myself.

					WORF
			That's not necessary, sir.

					PICARD
			I'm afraid it is. If something
			should go wrong. If Doctor
			Pulaski is not fully... restored.

					RIKER
				(understanding)
			Then she's still capable of
			contaminating the ship.

	CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods)
			In that event there should be
			time to redirect the transporter
			and... disperse her. It's not
			a responsibility I can delegate.

	Picard steps to the control panel.

					GEORDI
			Don't worry, Captain. It's not
			going to come to that.

					PICARD
			You seem to have absolute faith
			in the ensign's work.

					GEORDI
				(glances at Rina)
			Like I said, she's never wrong.

					PICARD
			Very well, then.
				(to com panel)
			Engage forcefield.

	The isolation forcefield rises around the transporter
	platform.

					PICARD (Cont.)
				(to com panel)
			Doctor Pulaski, are you ready?

					PULASKI
				(from com panel)
			I suppose I --

	Picard touches the panel. His eyes narrow as he
	focuses on the empty transporter platform. Everyone
	is holding their breath.

	Rina looks at Geordi anxiously.

	In the transporter bay, Pulaski's form appears... STILL
	AGED! Then it fades... then re-materializes.

	Riker and Worf glance at each other.

					RIKER
			Captain...

	Picard reaches out, his hand poised above the controls.

	CONTINUED: (2)

	On the transporter platform Pulaski's energy field
	sparkles one last time -- she begins to coalesce --
	and all signs of aging have disappeared.

	Pulaski, seeing Picard, can't suppress a flicker of
	admiration.

	Picard, too, has trouble concealing his admiration.

	The forcefield is dropped. Picard steps forward and
	extends his hand.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard, Doctor.

	Everyone rushes to welcome the CMO back.

	And Riker is ready -- anxious -- to bite the bullet.

					RIKER
			Doctor... I'm ready to take the
			Rheinman test.

	Pulaski looks at him quizzically. Has she forgotten?

					PULASKI
			Glad you reconsidered, Commander.
				(to com panel)
			This is Chief Medical Officer
			Pulaski. Commander Riker is
			restored to active duty effective
			immediately.
				(to Riker)
			My schedule's a little tight.
				(smiling)
			What do you say we put it off
			for a day or so?

	Picard is at the doorway. Pulaski catches up with him,
	and they exit together.

	INT. TURBOLIFT

	Pulaski and Picard step into the lift.

					PULASKI
			Captain... If this hadn't
			worked? If...

	CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(clears his throat)
			It would have been necessary to
			beam your energy into empty
			space.
				(beat)
			Happily, there's no reason to
			concern yourself with --

					PULASKI
			Why should I be concerned about
			having my atoms spread across
			the galaxy? I imagine that's
			what's going to happen every time
			I use the damn thing.

	Picard's smile turns to laughter.

	INT. CORRIDOR

	Geordi and Rina are walking together.

					GEORDI
			Looks like you'll be going to
			your next assignment with a
			captain's commendation in your
			record.

					RINA
			Thanks to you. And the way
			you... see things.
				(turns to him)
			Tell me. When you look at me,
			what do you see?

					GEORDI
			To me beauty is a constantly
			changing thing. Sometimes people
			have it and sometimes they don't.
			It all depends on their energy.
				(beat)
			I see your energy and it's
			beautiful. But it comes from
			within.

					RINA
			You're the only poetic chief
			engineer I've ever heard of.

	CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			And you're the most able trainee
			I've ever met.
				(kisses her hand)
			To quote our first officer, "It's
			been a pleasure."

	He looks up, but she's still holding his hand.

					RINA
			Technically, I'm off duty.

					GEORDI
				(beat)
			Technically, so am I.

	They have arrived at the entrance to her room. They
	look at each other for a moment.

					RINA
			Maybe you'd like to come in.
			I've got a fabulous collection
			of antique star drive drawings.

					GEORDI
			Sounds riveting.

	The door opens. They enter.

	As the door closes, we see her arms encircle him, and
	they kiss.

	EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise moves away from Gagarin IV.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Course and speed set for Star
			Station India, Sir.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Engage.

	The great ship clears Gagarin system and disappears
	in a flash of light.

										FADE OUT:

                               THE END                                 





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "A Matter of Honor" 
                          #40272-134 
                              
                           Story by 
               Wanda M. Haight & Gregory W. Amos 
                              and 
                         Burton Armus 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                         Burton Armus 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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                    2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      DECEMBER 2, 1988

       STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "A Matter of Honor" 

                             CAST                               
                              
            PICARD                     CAPTAIN KARGAN
            RIKER                      SECOND OFFICER KLAG
            DATA                       VEKMA
            PULASKI                    TACTICS OFFICER
            WORF                     
            WESLEY                     Non-Speaking
                                       KLINGON CREWMEMBERS
            TRANSPORTER CHIEF O'BRIEN    ZEGOV
            ENSIGN MENDON       
     
            Non-Speaking             
              CREWMEMBERS              
              REPLACEMENT CREWMEMBERS  
              WAITER       
            
            Voice-Over               
              STARBASE COM VOICE       

       STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "A Matter of Honor" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         KLINGON VESSEL "PAGH"
              PHASER RANGE
              CORRIDORS
                OUTSIDE TRANSPORTER ROOM
              TEN-FORWARD
          
            KLINGON VESSEL "PAGH"
              CORRIDORS
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TACTICS STATION
              MESS HALL

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                     "A Matter of Honor"  
                         
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it travels through space at warp speed.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	WESLEY is at the Conn. WORF is at Tactical. DATA is
	at Ops, RIKER has the Command Chair. All other
	stations are staffed by n.d. crewmembers.

					DATA
			We are approaching Starbase
			one-seven-nine.

					RIKER
			Half impulse, Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Going to half impulse.

3    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise comes out of warp, slows to the
	proper impulse speed.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before.

					RIKER
			Captain, this is the bridge. We
			have arrived at Starbase
			one-seven-nine.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Acknowledged, Number One.

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - TEASER     2.

4    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			Establish position -- zero-nine-zero mark
			three-seven-five -- at
			twenty-seven thousand
			kilometers.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
			Open hailing frequencies,
			Lieutenant.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

					RIKER
			Starbase one-seven-nine, this is
			the USS Enterprise.

					STARBASE COM VOICE
			Enterprise, this is Starbase
			one-seven-nine. We are ready for
			transfer on your mark.

					RIKER
			Thank you.

	Riker gets to his feet.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Commander Data, you have the
			bridge. Ensign Crusher, you will
			accompany me.

	As Riker and Wesley exit, Data takes the Command
	position.

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise establishes its position near the
	starbase. The starbase is located on a misty, shrouded
	planet.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data has the Command Chair.

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - TEASER     3.

6    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Starbase one-seven-nine. We are
			ready to commence transfer.

					STARBASE COM VOICE
			Acknowledge Enterprise. Begin
			transfer.

7    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	FIVE MEMBERS of the Enterprise crew (three men, two
	women) stand on the transporter pads. Riker and the
	TRANSPORTER CHIEF O'BRIEN at the control panel.
	Wesley is off to one side. Riker eyes them with a
	warmth and with a sense of humor.

					RIKER
			This is my last chance to say that
			it has been a pleasure to serve
			with you and to wish you luck on
			your new assignment. You have
			served the Enterprise well.
				(slight smile)
			No tears, please.

	Before the members on the pad can cover their smiles to
	answer:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Energize.

	The five crewmembers DEMATERIALIZE. Wesley and Riker
	laugh.

	Transporter Chief O'Brien responds to a signal on the
	panel, announces in response.

					CHIEF O'BRIEN
			Enterprise ready. Beam aboard.

8    ON PADS (OPTICAL)

	FOUR REPLACEMENTS MATERIALIZE on the pads, among them
	is ENSIGN MENDON, a large, blue-skinned officer from
	the planet Benzar. He breathes through a special
	device at his chest which converts the oxygen level to
	his use. He is young, alert, quick moving and as the
	nature of Benzites, he is always ready to please and
	demonstrate his abilities.

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - TEASER     4.

9    SCENE

	The new members step off the pad and file through the
	doorway with nods and smiles. Wesley spots Mendon and
	reacts.

					RIKER
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise.
			I'm Commander William Riker, your
			first officer. Those of you who
			are here as replacements will step
			outside and Lieutenant Lewis will
			assign you to crew quarters.
				(to Mendon)
			Ensign, you are here on the
			exchange program, you'll follow
			Mister Crusher.

	Wesley steps forward anxiously. He addresses Mendon in
	a friendly manner.

					WESLEY
			Mordoc, what are you doing here?
			You couldn't have graduated from
			the Academy already.

	Mendon eyes Wesley oddly.

					MENDON
			I am not Mordoc. I am Mendon.
			Ensign Mendon of the planet
			Benzar.

10   ON WESLEY

	He is slightly flustered, embarrassed. He explains:

					WESLEY
			I'm sorry sir. I thought you were
			a friend... Mordoc...
				(beat)
			... You look just like him.

					MENDON
			We are from the same
			geostructure. Naturally we look
			alike.

					WESLEY
			How do you tell each other apart?

					MENDON
			We just do.

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - TEASER     5.

11   SCENE

	Riker steps in to save Wesley any further
	embarrassment.

					RIKER
			Well, nice to have you here
			Ensign. There will be a
			briefing and indoctrination
			session as soon as you settle in.

12   SCENE

	Mendon stops next to Riker to announce.

					MENDON
			I want to tell you how happy I
			am to be assigned to the
			Enterprise. It wasn't just luck.
			I requested it. I know I can
			be of great help to the ship.

					RIKER
				(surprised)
			Yes, of course. Now if you'll
			just follow Ensign Crusher.

					MENDON
			Yes sir.

	As Mendon exits the room Riker gives a quick "God save
	us" glance to Transporter Chief O'Brien. Picard's
	com voice is heard.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker, report to the
			Phaser Range, please...

	Riker touches his communicator.

					RIKER
			On the way.

	Riker exits the room.

12A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in position near the starbase.

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - TEASER     6.

13   INT. PHASER RANGE - CLOSE ON TARGET (OPTICAL)

	as it is zapped by a phaser beam and flashes a burst of
	light and a change of color. Then another one next to
	it. The CAMERA PULLS BACK to show Riker and Picard at
	the firing station, almost back to back and firing at
	light targets that appear in an arc around them.
	Picard fires off two blasts of his own phaser. The
	targets are HIT.

					PICARD
			I was wondering if you had any
			feelings about the Officer
			Exchange Program that has been
			initiated by Starfleet Command.

					RIKER
			Just positive ones sir. I've
			already welcomed Ensign Mendon
			on board and he certainly seems
			eager to please.

					PICARD
			That's a Benzite trait.
				(beat)
			It's been suggested that one of
			the officers on the Enterprise
			might like to participate in this
			exchange program.

					RIKER
			Probably a good idea.

	Picard takes a moment to fire off three quick blasts
	and then to remark offhandedly.

					PICARD
			There's a Klingon vessel in the
			vicinity.

	Riker covers any reaction by firing his own phaser at
	the target. Both men continue to fire in order, both
	of them covering any reaction and attempting to act
	nonchalant about this assignment

					RIKER
			I don't recall ever hearing of
			a Federation officer serving on
			a Klingon vessel.

					PICARD
			Neither have I.

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - TEASER     7.

13   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It could be beneficial.

					PICARD
			Having Worf on board certainly
			has been.

					RIKER
			Yes sir, that's true.
				(a shot)
			Who did you intend to send?

					PICARD
			I was going to ask for a
			volunteer.

	As Picard fires his phaser:

					RIKER
			I wouldn't mind, sir.

					PICARD
			What was that, Number One?

	Picard covers his smile. Riker spots it, knows he's
	been played with.

					RIKER
			I said I wouldn't mind the
			assignment.

					PICARD
			Any particular reason?

					RIKER
				(broad grin)
			Because nobody has ever done it
			before.

	Riker opens up with a series of three blasts at the
	target which light it up like a Christmas tree.

					PICARD
			I'll notify starbase of your
			acceptance... They'll contact the
			Klingon vessel and make the
			arrangements.

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - TEASER     8.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard fires at his target, hits it, turns to Riker to
	smile, then walks away.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE     9.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it continues its solo, steady and effortless
	impulse flight.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 42606.5.
			I have informed the staff of
			Commander Riker's temporary duty
			assignment and we have departed
			from Starbase one-seven-nine and
			are headed for a rendezvous with
			the Klingon vessel, the Pagh.

15   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf and Riker walk and talk. Worf is more animated
	than usual as he speaks of the Klingon ship and his
	heritage with a certain pride.

					WORF
			I have studied and know everything
			about my heritage.

					RIKER
			Then you are the one to fill me
			in on something that I'm not
			clear about.
				(beat)
			It's my understanding that one
			of the duties of the first officer
			on a Klingon ship is to
			assassinate the captain.

					WORF
			Yes sir.

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Wouldn't that bring about chaos?

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE    10.

15   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Of course not. When and if the
			captain becomes weak and unable
			to perform, it is expected that
			his honorable retirement should
			be assisted by his "first."
				(beat)
			The second officer would
			assassinate you for the same
			reasons.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			This method of attrition could
			take a little getting used to.

					WORF
			The Klingon system has operated
			successfully for centuries.

					RIKER
			It is different.

16   CLOSE ON WORF

	He looks at Riker, nods solemnly.

					WORF
			Many things will be different.

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Wesley at his Forward Station of Conn. Data is in
	Command. All other stations are covered by n.d.
	crewmembers except for Science One, which is manned
	by Ensign Mendon.

	Ensign Mendon steps from his station to look over the
	shoulder of the crewmember at the Tactical Station. He
	watches for a beat, then comments:

					MENDON
			That's a wonderful method of
			maintaining a constant control
			factor over defensive shields,
			but I'm sure there's a way to
			improve response time.

	The crewmember turns to give Mendon a look. Mendon
	reads it.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE    11.

17   CONTINUED:

					MENDON
			Oh, sorry, didn't mean to
			interrupt you... Just thought I
			could be of some help, however
			I am correct in what I said.

	Mendon continues his studying walk and ends up next
	to Wesley at Conn. He peers over Wesley's shoulder
	in the same overseeing manner.

					MENDON
			That is superb designing,
			absolutely first rate.

	Wesley remains courteous to a ranking officer even if
	he has the annoying Benzite trait of aggressiveness
	of an over-achiever.

					WESLEY
			Yes it is. Would you care to
			be more specific?

					MENDON
			The input sampling. It's simple
			yet efficient enough. Of course
			a minor change of the helm
			readout would be much more
			helpful in emergency situations.

					WESLEY
			We've never had any trouble with
			it. Have you seen it work?

					MENDON
			Not in a practical exercise, but
			in theory... my theory... it would
			be more than a marginal
			improvement. I'll have to mention
			this to the captain.

					WESLEY
			You're going to advise Captain
			Picard?

					MENDON
			Captain Picard... I'll have to
			discuss these improvements with
			him.
				(beat)
			He is open to some astute
			observations, isn't he?

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE    12.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Well, I've never heard Captain
			Picard refuse to listen to his
			officers.

					MENDON
			Outstanding! Pretty soon we'll
			get things running perfectly.

	Mendon walks away. Wesley's look follows him.

18   INT. TEN-FORWARD LOUNGE

	Riker sits at a table surrounded by an assortment of
	dishes. Each one is a little more disgusting than the
	other. If they are edible it is the surprise of the
	space age. Riker grimaces as he tests each one in
	order. Pulaski steps over to look down on his feast.
	She reaches over to lift something ugly.

					PULASKI
			What is this?

					RIKER
			A Klingon delicacy. That's heart
			of targ -- this is pipius claw.
			And this is stewed "gagh."

					PULASKI
			"Gagh"?

					RIKER
			Serpent worms... would you like
			to know how they're prepared?

	Pulaski sits down at the table. A waiter arrives with
	about six different drinks. Riker moves some plates
	around to make room.

					PULASKI
			No thanks. I've never heard of
			a Klingon starving to death on
			one of their own vessels, but you
			might.

					RIKER
			Not if I weaken first.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE    13.

18   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I know all about that. Their
			beliefs may be somewhat brutal
			but usually what kills us, kills
			them.

					RIKER
				(sniffing an awful
				 drink)
			That's something to look forward
			to. Would you like a drink,
			Doctor?

					PULASKI
			I'm abstaining in honor of your
			last hour on board.

					RIKER
				(mock serious)
			Your sacrifice will not go
			unnoticed.

	Picard approaches the table from the turbolift.

19   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard looks down at the table full of food and
	covers his reaction. Riker is about to get to his
	feet. Picard puts a restraining hand on his shoulder.

					PICARD
			I understand the theory of the
			feast before the transfer. I've
			done the same thing dozens of
			times. However, I usually made
			more civil choices.

	Pulaski covers her grin. A tray of desserts arrives
	and Pulaski starts to arrange them in whatever space is
	left.

					RIKER
			These are the most civil choices.

					PICARD
			I see... Well, their food may be
			somewhat backward but the Klingons
			are efficient, loyal to their
			beliefs, and are regulated by a
			strict code of ethics.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE    14.

19   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			True enough. They tend to lean
			towards a Samurai civilization
			that is thousands of years old.

					PICARD
			But they are pure in that
			tradition.

	Picard turns back to Riker.

					PICARD
			This is a great opportunity,
			Number One. We really know so
			little about them. We have so
			much to learn.
				(beat, smile)
			I think I envy you, Will Riker.

	Riker eyes him, nods, almost takes another bite of
	food accidentally, then drops it as he becomes
	aware...

20   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Riker moves down the corridor towards the Transporter
	Room. Worf approaches him. He carefully hands Riker a
	small electronic device about the size of a Bic
	lighter. Riker studies it.

					RIKER
			An emergency transponder?

					WORF
			Slightly altered to transmit an
			omnidirectional signal and an
			emergency call.

					RIKER
				(examining)
			Are you sensing some trouble
			that I don't?

					WORF
				(embarrassed)
			Simply a security precaution.
			I want to insure your return to
			this ship.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE    15.

20   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(surprise)
			Sentiment, Lieutenant Worf?

					WORF
			Efficiency, Commander.

					RIKER
				(smile)
			I understand. Thank you,
			Lieutenant.

	He tucks the transponder into his boot and walks away.

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Wesley and an n.d. crewmember at the Forward Stations,
	the Aft Stations are covered by n.d. crewmembers.
	Science One is covered by Ensign Mendon, Worf
	stationed at Tactical. Picard and Data in the Command
	Area.

					WORF
			We have a Klingon vessel
			approaching.

					PICARD
			Hailing frequencies open.

					WORF
			They are returning our hail in
			proper language. It is the Pagh.

					PICARD
			On viewscreen.

22   MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	We see the Klingon vessel on viewscreen. Then the
	fierce and unmerciful face of CAPTAIN KARGAN fills the
	viewscreen.

					PICARD
			I am Jean-Luc Picard, captain of
			the Enterprise.

					KARGAN
			And I am Captain Kargan of the
			Pagh. Beam your first officer
			on board immediately.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE    16.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We are preparing to do so.
			You're getting a good man,
			Captain Kargan.

					KARGAN
			Thank you for your opinion but
			I will judge that for myself.
			Screen off.

	The viewscreen goes blank. Mendon comments to Worf.

					MENDON
			Not very hospitable are they?

	Worf responds to him immediately.

					WORF
			That is not your concern. Observe
			your station, Ensign Mendon.

					MENDON
				(realizing)
			Didn't mean to offend you.

					WORF
			You didn't...
				(beat)
			... Yet.

22A  ANGLE ON SCIENCE SCREEN

	Mendon turns back to his screen, adjusts a knob so that
	the schematic on screen starts to turn. It is a
	skeleton version of the Klingon vessel. Various
	technical information scrolls across the screen below
	the blueprint.

	Then the faint glimmer of a red smear appears on the
	hull of the ship.

23   CLOSER ON SCREEN

	Mendon magnifies the screen and brings the red smear
	to the forefront. Then he punches in an informational
	request DIRECT SENSOR BEAM. The screen blinks with
	SUBSTANCE REQUEST then after a beat answers NOT
	DETERMINED. Mendon types in an additional request,
	CATEGORY. The scrolled response appears MICROBIOTIC
	COLONY... BACTERIAL ANALOG... SUBATOMIC...

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT ONE    17.

23   CONTINUED:

	Then DIAGNOSIS, the answer TO BE DETERMINED. Mendon's
	concentration is interrupted by Captain Picard's
	orders.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room, prepare to beam
			Commander Riker aboard the Pagh.

	Picard exits.

24   OMITTED

25   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Transporter Chief O'Brien behind the control panel.
	Riker is already standing on the pad. Picard enters.

					CHIEF O'BRIEN
			Ready, Captain.

					PICARD
			Good Luck, Commander.

					RIKER
			Thank you sir.

					PICARD
			On your command, Will.

26   ON RIKER (OPTICAL)

	He nods.

					RIKER
			Energize.

	He DEMATERIALIZES... Hold on the empty pad for a beat,
	then:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

27   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Klingon vessel Pagh slowly moving away from the
	Enterprise.

28   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard eyes the main viewscreen. We see the Pagh
	diminishing in size as it puts more distance between
	itself and the Enterprise. Data acting as first
	officer issues the orders.

					DATA
			Viewscreen off. Resume course.

					WESLEY
			Aye sir.

	The viewscreen returns to its original pattern.

					PICARD
			Take over Commander Data, I'll
			be in my quarters.

					DATA
			Yes sir.

	Picard moves away from his Command position. He passes
	the Science One station, nods to Mendon who seizes this
	opportunity to attempt to ingratiate himself to his
	new commander, much to the annoyance of Worf.

					MENDON
			Sir, I'm Ensign Mendon. I just
			wanted to tell you how pleased
			I am to be aboard the Enterprise.

					PICARD
				(distracted)
			Yes, of course. Nice to have you
			on board.

	Picard continues on the move. Mendon takes a few steps
	with him.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    19.

28   CONTINUED:

					MENDON
			If you have a few minutes I've
			noted a few procedural items that
			could speed up operations on the
			bridge.

	Picard understanding his Benzite traits, is patient
	with him.

					MENDON
				(continuing)
			I pick things up very quickly.

					PICARD
			I'm sure you do Ensign, you
			have an excellent record.
			However, on the Enterprise we use
			the chain of command. You may
			report your observations to
			Lieutenant Worf.

					MENDON
			I didn't mean to challenge your
			authority...
				(trailing off)
			... I just wanted to impress upon
			you...

					PICARD
			No need to apologize Ensign...
			we should have explained it better
			during indoctrination.

	Picard continues on to the turbolift.

28A  ANGLE ON WORF

	He turns to Mendon with a look that could burn holes
	in your chest.

					WORF
			Ensign Mendon... You may impress
			me.

	On Mendon's look.

29   EXT. SPACE - THE KLINGON VESSEL "PAGH" (OPTICAL)

	alone in space. Its harsher angles and look almost
	scary against the stillness.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    20.

30   INT. PAGH - CORRIDOR

	Everything about this ship is utilitarian and lacks
	the smooth free-flowing lines and coloring of the
	Enterprise.

	Riker and a KLINGON OFFICER, who is the TACTICS
	OFFICER, turn a corner and walk down the corridor.
	They are both wary but open. The Klingon studies Riker
	in a speculating manner.

	Crewmembers also eye Riker in passing. Some with the
	same reaction as the tactics officer, others simply
	interested... They all acknowledge Riker with a
	courteous nod.

	Riker returns the look.

					RIKER
			Something wrong?

					TACTICS OFFICER
			No, Commander.
				(beat)
			It's just I have never seen anyone
			of your species before...

					RIKER
				(smile)
			I'm just your average everyday
			human who happens to be a
			commander. Now what are your
			orders?

					TACTICS OFFICER
			I am to escort you to the captain.

					RIKER
			Proceed.

	Riker falls in behind the Klingon.

31
thru	OMITTED
32

33   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and his escort enter onto the bridge.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    21.

33   CONTINUED:

	The same sparse but functional look. The bridge is
	manned by FIVE CREWMEMBERS at varying stations.
	Captain Kargan is seated in the Command Chair. SECOND
	OFFICER KLAG stands next to him. They are businesslike
	in their appraisal of Riker. Firm but not harsh.
	Riker steps forward.

					RIKER
			I am Commander William Riker of
			the Starship Enterprise.

					KARGAN
			That is incorrect.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			I don't understand.

					KARGAN
			You are Commander Riker, first
			officer of the Klingon Cruiser
			Pagh, or do you intend to
			disobey Federation orders?

					RIKER
			I have no such intentions,
			Captain.

					KARGAN
			Exactly where are your loyalties,
			Commander?

					RIKER
			I'm afraid I still don't
			understand.

	Kargan explains carefully in a low, calm voice.

					KARGAN
			This ship is equipped with our
			best weapons and our finest
			warriors. Although we are on a
			peaceful mission we are prepared
			to go into battle instantly. I
			know I can count on every Klingon
			warrior in this crew to serve and
			die in that battle. So I ask
			again Commander Riker,
				(beat)
			where are your loyalties?

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    22.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			I have been assigned here to serve
			this ship and to obey your orders.
			I will do exactly that.

					KARGAN
			Will you take an oath to that
			effect?

					RIKER
				(meets his gaze)
			I just did.

	Klag interjects firmly to Captain Kargan.

					KLAG
			yI-Har-Qo! nep-we' ghaH! (Do
			not believe him! He lies!)

					KARGAN
				(to Klag)
			Hol-chaj yI-jatlh. (Speak in
			their language.)
				(to Riker)
			This is your second officer,
			Lieutenant Klag.

					RIKER
			Was there something you wanted
			to say to me, Lieutenant?

					KLAG
			Yes sir.
				(beat)
			I don't believe you.

					RIKER
			Then I take it you challenge my
			authority over you.

					KLAG
			Correct.

					RIKER
				(to Kargan)
			And your position in this,
			Captain?

					KARGAN
				(with disdain)
			I would call it your first command
			decision.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    23.

33   CONTINUED: (3)

	Riker looks around the Main Bridge at the other
	crewmembers.

33A  RIKER'S POV

	The Klingon crewmembers watch him, waiting to see his
	reaction to this challenge.

33B  SCENE

	Riker eyes the arrogant stance and size of Klag who
	gives him an insubordinate snort. Riker realizes he
	has no choice. He deftly, with no advance warning or
	aggressive motion, swings a two-handed blow with his
	full strength and lands a monstrous blow across the
	chest of Klag.

33C  SERIES OF CUTS

	The sound of the blow against Klag's chest armor echoes
	through the bridge and is followed by the roar of his
	breath leaving his body, and then his bulk smashing
	against the bulkhead and slipping to the ground.

	Riker calmly steps around the still-seated captain and
	steps in front of Klag who is struggling to his feet.

	Klag is almost to his feet when Riker swings again,
	this time taking the legs out from under Klag who drops
	to the ground again.

	The crewmembers are animated and watch the fight with
	relish, not caring who wins or loses but that there is
	combat.

	Riker looks over to the captain.

	Captain Kargan simply sits back and allows it to
	continue.

	Riker turns back to the dazed but still active Klag who
	is once more attempting to get to his feet.

	Riker eyes the combatant with a calculated but
	astonished eye. Klag can barely stand but bravely
	fights for balance. Riker shrugs, and rams his fist
	into Klag's stomach, then drops him with another
	double-handed blow over the head.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    24.

33D  SCENE

	Kargan applauds with a grunt and a motion of his head.

	Klag is awake but prone. He struggles to his feet,
	manages to prop himself against the wall. Klag gives
	Riker as much a look of respect as he is able...

33E  ON RIKER

					RIKER
			My oath is between Captain Kargan
			and myself. Your only concern
			is how to obey my orders.
				(beat)
			Or do you prefer the rank of
			prisoner over that of lieutenant?

	Klag calculates Riker carefully, then:

					KLAG
			I will take your orders.

	Riker nods his acceptance. Klag returns it. Kargan
	interjects:

					KARGAN
			And you, Commander Riker, will
			obey my orders.

					RIKER
			Agreed, Captain Kargan.

	Riker turns away from the captain, and when no one can
	see him he lets his breath out.

34   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	continuing on its solo run at impulse.

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Data at Command. Worf at Tactical and
	Mendon at Science One. All other crew personnel are
	n.d.

					WORF
			Sir, the automatic scan has
			registered some unknown substance
			on the aft quarter of the exterior
			skin of the dorsal fin.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    25.

35   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Zero in on that location and
			define.

36   ANGLE ON SCIENCE STATION SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Mendon punches in the various components needed. His
	screen picks up the schematic of the Enterprise and the
	designated location of the "unknown substance."

					MENDON
			I've located it sir. The dorsal
			of the Engineering Section.

					DATA
			On viewscreen. Focus on area.
			Magnification factor ten.

	The matter appears as a sort of haze on the viewscreen.
	Data walks over to the Science Station.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Increase magnification to
			twenty.

	The viewscreen now shows a more detailed picture of
	the mass.

					PICARD
			Analyze.

					DATA
			The substance appears to be a rare
			form of subatomic "bacteria,"
			capable of doubling every fifteen
			minutes. It seems to be reacting
			with two of the compounds present
			in the Enterprise structure.

					PICARD
			Determine origin.

	Mendon feels that he has his opportunity now.

					MENDON
			I noticed it when I did an
			intensive scan of the Pagh,
			the Klingon ship.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    26.

36   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			And you informed no one?

					MENDON
			I have not yet completed my full
			analysis.

					PICARD
			You are supposed to report
			whatever is out of the ordinary.
			This falls into that category.

					MENDON
			But sir, as I said I have not yet
			completed my analysis. It would
			be improper to report it until
			then.

					DATA
			How did you come by that
			decision?

					MENDON
			It is a Benzite regulation. No
			officer on the deck of one of our
			ships would report an occurrence
			like this until he had a full
			analysis and a resolution.
				(beat)
			I have simply followed proper
			procedures.

	On Picard -- he holds for a beat then instructs Mendon
	calmly but firmly.

					PICARD
			It is our procedure for you to
			bring to the attention of command
			any possibility of danger. You
			will not make those decisions.
				(beat)
			Is that clear, Ensign Mendon?

	Mendon is somewhat deflated.

					MENDON
			Yes sir.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT TWO    27.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Fine. Now I want you to complete
			the analysis and determine the
			danger not only to this ship but
			the Klingon vessel as well.

					MENDON
			Yes Captain... That will take a
			couple of hours.

					PICARD
			You'll remain at your station
			until it is complete, then report
			to me. Lieutenant Worf will
			supervise you.

					WORF
			Yes sir.

	Picard turns and walks to the turbolift. Worf eyes
	Mendon, whispers to him.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			... and then I will instruct you
			in Enterprise etiquette.

	On Mendon's look:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:
37
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38

38A  EXT. SPACE - THE PAGH (OPTICAL)

	traveling alone.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Commander's log, supplemental,
			Stardate 42607.8. I have been
			on the Pagh a short time but long
			enough to be impressed with the
			abilities and singlemindedness
			of the Klingons. I can now see
			why they have gained the respect
			of Captain Picard.

39   INT. PAGH - MESS HALL

	Klingons line the long bench-like table, Riker among
	them. They are not unfriendly to Riker but they watch
	him eat like he were on display. A COUPLE OF THE
	FEMALES, VEKMA one of them, are a little more outgoing
	and interested. They mumble to each other as they eye
	Riker. They match Riker in size, maybe even a little
	bigger.

40   ON RIKER

	He is aware of the attention he is getting and tries
	to ignore it and simply fall in unnoticed with the rest
	of the Klingon personnel. His look alone makes that
	impossible.

	The Klingons keep pushing plates in front of him and he
	takes each one in turn and tries to eat as little as
	possible while not showing any reaction.

					TACTICS OFFICER
			You're not eating very much.

					RIKER
			Well, I'm not that hungry.

					KLAG
			Is the food all right, Commander?

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   29.

40   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Fine. The "pipius" was excellent,
			and I also liked the "Bregit
			lungs."

					VEKMA
			And the Rokeg blood pie?

					RIKER
			Excellent.

					KLAG
			Then you'll also like this.

	Klag pushes another bowl in front of him.

40A  ON RIKER

	His face as he examines it.

					RIKER
			This is "gagh," isn't it?

					KLAG
			Very good. You did some research
			on our nutritional choices.

					RIKER
			Yes... but this is still moving.

					KLAG
			"Gagh" is always best when served
			live.
				(covering smile)
			Would you like something "easier"?

					RIKER
			Easier?

					KLAG
			If Klingon food is too strong for
			you, perhaps I could get one of
			the females to breast feed you.

	Vekma and the other female laugh. The men at the table
	eye Riker with careful but joking looks. Riker goes
	along with the mood.

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   30.

40A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Don't tell me you're still
			concerned about my not
			weakening?

	Klag bellows out in laughter.

					KLAG
			Look around. You'll see that
			there are no old warriors.

					RIKER
			Of course, I'm sure they all died
			with honor.

					KLAG
				(slaps him on the back)
			Exactly. You may live long enough
			to learn about us.

	Vekma reaches over to poke Riker in the arm and then
	the ribs, then comments to ZEGOV and they both break
	up with laughter.

					VEKMA
			He's not very attractive, but
			I will have him.

	Riker gives Klag a pleading look.

					TACTICS OFFICER
			They are inquisitive. They would
			like to know how you would endure.

					RIKER
			Endure what?

					KLAG
			Them.

40B  RIKER'S POV

	The two enormous and violent Klingon women as they
	stare at him and dwarf him with their size and
	strength. Riker looks at them innocently.

					RIKER
			One or both?

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   31.

40B  CONTINUED:

	Klag holds for a beat then breaks out laughing. The
	women join in, Vekma smacking Riker across the back in
	good will and almost dislodging a rib. She moves
	closer to Riker.

	On Riker's look...

41
thru	OMITTED
47

48   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At impulse. To establish.

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE ONE

	A worried looking Ensign Mendon is explaining to
	Captain Picard and Data as he points to the science
	screen in front of him which shows the molecular
	spectroscopic breakdown of the bacteria.

					MENDON
			It is confirmed that the organisms
			feed on some of the compounds that
			make up the Enterprise hull.

					PICARD
			And the Klingon ship, the Pagh?

					MENDON
				(hesitates)
			They are much more susceptible.
			Their hull contains all of the
			compounds.

					PICARD
			Project your calculations.

	Mendon depresses a couple of keys and his work screen
	is filled with a scrolling set of mathematical
	computations. Data stares at the screen, then hits
	another button so they project faster. They reach an
	end. Data looks up.

					DATA
			According to the rate of
			reproduction there should be a
			twelve centimeter hole in the
			Klingon hull at this time.

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   32.

50   NEW ANGLE

	Picard issues orders as he moves to his Command Chair.
	Data is right behind him.

					PICARD
			Signal them at once and advise
			them. Change our course to
			attempt an intercept. We will
			make every attempt to cleanse the
			vessel and assist with repairs.

					DATA
			It will take some time to locate
			them. They are on undesignated
			maneuvers in the Pheben solar
			system.

					PICARD
			Then start immediately. Alert
			Engineering of this situation.
			Ensign Crusher, adjust course
			toward the proper sector.

					WESLEY
			Aye sir. Shall we prepare for
			warp speed?

					PICARD
			Yes...
				(beat)
			... and hope that we get there
			in time.

51   EXT. SPACE - THE PAGH (OPTICAL)

	To establish. The CAMERA MOVING IN to show a hole
	forming on the hull.

52   INT. PAGH - A CORRIDOR

	Riker moves down the corridor with an n.d. crewmember.
	The VOICE of Captain Kargan comes over the ship's
	speakers.

					CAPTAIN KARGAN'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker to the bridge.

	Riker and the crewmember stop. Riker changes direction
	and moves off.

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   33.

53   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	Captain Kargan waits with Klag and the rest of the
	bridge crew who are functioning in a normal manner.
	Riker steps onto the bridge. Captain Kargan motions
	him over.

					KARGAN
			On monitor. Tell me Commander
			Riker, what do you make of this?

54   ANGLE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	Showing the section of the Klingon hull where an
	apparent haze (and/or bacterial look) surrounds a small
	hole in the hull.

55   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	Captain Kargan calls out his orders to the crewmembers
	present.

					RIKER
			I felt no collision. Were we hit
			by a small meteor?

					KARGAN
			There was no collision.

					RIKER
			Corrosion then.

					KARGAN
			No, not corrosion.

					RIKER
				(orders)
			Science Station, analyze.

					KARGAN
			We already have and fortunately
			the cavity opened into a section
			that could withstand the change
			in pressure.

					RIKER
			Then what is it?

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   34.

55 CONTINUED:

					KLAG
			A space organism eating away at
			our hull. Our estimate is that
			in less than eight hours we will
			have lost too much of our shell
			to remain intact.

					RIKER
			You must have a way to repair
			it.

					KARGAN
			I'm afraid not.

					RIKER
			There has to be. Where did this
			come from?

					KARGAN
			"Where" might be the answer.
				(harsher beat)
			The only contact we had was with
			the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			There was no direct contact with
			the Enterprise.

					KARGAN
			Tactics Officer, report to
			Commander Riker.

56   TACTICS STATION

	The Tactics Officer runs the check on his board.
	Various information pops up on the screen.

					TACTICS OFFICER
			The Enterprise did conduct an
			intensive scan of this vessel.

					RIKER
			It's normal procedure.

	The other bridge members turn angry looks at Riker.

					KARGAN
			What type of beam did the
			Enterprise use to create this
			damage in our hull?

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   35.

56   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			None! Why would they do that?
			We are allies.

					TACTICS OFFICER
			My logs indicate that the
			Enterprise directed an intense
			scanning beam at this specific
			area for a duration of two
			minutes.

					KARGAN
			Explain that.

					RIKER
			I can't.

					TACTICS OFFICER
			It could be a weapon.

					RIKER
			Wait a minute. Why? There's
			no new weapon. The Enterprise
			has no reason to do this,
			especially not with me on board.
			It makes no sense.

					KARGAN
			"Why" is no longer important.
			What is important is our response
			to this attack.
				(beat)
			Engage cloaking device. Change
			course to intercept the
			Enterprise.

					RIKER
			Captain, what do you intend to
			do?

57   ON KARGAN

	His face a mask of fury. He screams out.

					KARGAN
			Intend? There is only one
			response. We intend to attack
			the Enterprise and destroy it!!

   STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT THREE   36.

57   CONTINUED:

	On Riker's reaction:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

58   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp speed. The signs of the organism still present
	on the hull.

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Ensign Mendon works at the Science Station along with
	another n.d. officer. Mendon is efficient and intent
	on his assignment. It is obvious that he knows what
	he's doing. Wesley is relieved from his station and
	before he leaves he steps over to stand next to Mendon.

60   CLOSER ANGLE

	Wesley watches for a beat, then seeing Mendon's growing
	frustration, he comments:

					WESLEY
			You seem to be making progress.
			You've already eliminated half
			the possibilities.

	Mendon looks up at Wesley, realizes that the youth is
	trying to offer him some support. He nods.

					MENDON
			Thank you, but I seem to have
			become efficient a little later
			than was needed. It was my
			responsibility to learn and adapt
			to the Enterprise's regulations.
			I didn't do that.

					WESLEY
			Not really, it was an error.
			Captain Picard may not like them,
			but he does know they can happen
			from time to time.

					MENDON
			I failed, I had an opportunity
			to show the captain my superior
			abilities and I failed. I can
			never recover from that.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    38.

60   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			It was a mistake... That's all.
			You didn't put the organism on
			the hull. You discovered it and
			you were attempting to analyze
			it. All you did was mess up a
			little on the ship's protocol.

	Mendon studies Wesley for a few beats. He steps away
	from the console to confer with Wesley in a more
	private fashion.

					MENDON
			I know you're trying to be nice
			to me and I appreciate it. What
			I don't understand is why?

					WESLEY
			Why not? I thought you could use
			a friend.

	Mendon eyes Wesley a few beats, then nods his
	acceptance.

					MENDON
			Thank you. I only hope I can
			learn your ways before I "mess" up
			again. I imagine my methods seem
			foolish to you.

					WESLEY
			They are different. But that's
			what this exchange program is all
			about... You learn the way we
			do things and bring that
			information back to your command.
			It's up to you to decide which
			way is better for you.
				(beat)
			It's easy. All you have to do
			is learn.

61   ANGLE ON MENDON

	He holds for a few beats, confirms seriously:

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    39.

61   CONTINUED:

					MENDON
			You're right. I'll try your
			way...
				(turns back to Science
				 Station)
			I'll work even harder than before.
			I'll succeed brilliantly.

	On Wesley's look:

62   EXT. SPACE - THE KLINGON VESSEL THE PAGH (OPTICAL)

	The organism's growth is expanding on the hull.

63   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	Captain Kargan and Klag maintain the bridge Command
	Area.

					KARGAN
			What is the status?

					TACTICS OFFICER
			Unchanged. The rate of increase
			continues.

	Kargan contemplates for a beat.

					KARGAN
			Commander Riker, check the
			organism growth with Engineering.

	Riker seems about to respond but decides the better of
	it. He exits the bridge. After Riker leaves, Kargan
	turns to Klag.

					KARGAN
			Keep him under scrutiny. I'm
			not sure I trust him.

					KLAG
			I'm not totally convinced that
			Riker knew of any plot against
			us. If he did then why would he
			have come on board?

					KARGAN
			Because he was ordered to.

69:[1,#b]
    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    40.

63   CONTINUED:

					KLAG
			To die?

					KARGAN
			To be ordered to die is an
			expectation for any officer at
			any time.

					KLAG
			For a Klingon perhaps, but Riker's
			people do not volunteer for death
			so easily. Even so, Riker may
			be a spy, but he's no coward.

					KARGAN
			That only proves that he is
			intelligent and that you may not
			be as strong as you used to be.

64   ANGLE ON TACTICS OFFICER

	He becomes more alert, announces:

					TACTICS OFFICER
			Captain, we have picked up the
			Enterprise.

					KARGAN
			So soon?

					TACTICS OFFICER
			The Enterprise is on an intercept
			course with us.

	Kargan and Klag react. Riker re-enters the bridge.
	Kargan turns on him in anger.

					KARGAN
			You almost had me believing that
			perhaps this was a
			misunderstanding.

					RIKER
			Yes... So?

					KARGAN
			The Enterprise has changed course
			and is following us. Why?

					RIKER
			I don't know. Let's ask them.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    41.

64   CONTINUED:

					KARGAN
			The reason is obvious. Their
			intent is clear. How long before
			we have contact?

					TACTICS OFFICER
			Less than fifteen minutes, sir.

					KARGAN
			Put the ship on battle alert.
			Arm all photon torpedoes and put
			phasers on full power. Let them
			charge into their destruction.

65
thru	OMITTED
66

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving through at warp. The organism still present.

68   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Data at Command. Wesley and an n.d. at
	forward positions; Worf, Ensign Mendon, and n.d.
	crewmembers at the aft command positions.

					WESLEY
			Sir, bearings show that we should
			be in contact with the Klingon
			ship.

					DATA
			Slow to impulse speed. Continue
			on course.

					WESLEY
			Aye sir, impulse speed.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open. There
			is no response.

					PICARD
			Continue to transmit.

					DATA
			The Pagh is either destroyed or
			cloaked.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    42.

68   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Begin intensive scan for debris.
			Conduct a thorough search of the
			area.

69   OMITTED

70   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	staffed as previously. Riker is on the bridge facing
	Kargan. There is an obvious tension present.

					TACTICS OFFICER
			The Enterprise has slowed to
			impulse speed and is making an
			intensive sweep.

					KARGAN
			Hold your position. Let them come
			to us.

					RIKER
			They may be here to help you...
			Don't be a fool!

					KARGAN
				(rages)
			Do not forget my rank.

					RIKER
			I haven't. I am simply trying
			to get you to understand.

					KARGAN
			I fully understand... Now you
			understand.
				(beat)
			I am still the captain of this
			vessel and you are still crew and
			sworn to obey me. You gave me
			your oath.

					RIKER
			Yes sir, I did.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    43.

70   CONTINUED:

					KARGAN
			Then fulfill that oath and serve
			this ship as you swore to.
				(beat)
			Tell me of the surest method of
			attack against the Enterprise.

71   ON RIKER

	He eyes the captain a few beats.

					RIKER
			I can't.

					KARGAN
			You must tell me. It is a matter
			of honor and loyalty.

					RIKER
			I cannot surrender the secrets
			of Starfleet and the Enterprise
			to you.

					KARGAN
			Then if your word is no good, how
			can we trust any of your people?

					RIKER
				(strong)
			I won't break any vow I took in
			the past. I also swore a loyalty
			to your ship and I will keep that.

					KARGAN
				(yelling back)
			They are in conflict!

					RIKER
			No sir, they are not! I will obey
			your orders. I will serve this
			ship as first officer, and in an
			attack against the Enterprise I
			will die along with this crew...
			but I will not dishonor my oath
			to the Enterprise.

	Riker glares at Kargan who holds his stare a beat, then
	nods in agreement.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    44.

71   CONTINUED:

					KARGAN
			If you had agreed to disclose
			those facts about the Enterprise
			I would have labelled you a
			traitor and killed you on the
			spot...
				(beat)
			Instead you will die with us.
			You will die like a Klingon.

	On Riker -- he nods his acceptance of his fate.

					RIKER
			So be it.

72   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	continuing on its orbit at impulse.

73   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE ONE STATION

	Ensign Mendon studies his screen and then reacts. He
	punches in one more code, seems satisfied and then
	moves from his station towards the captain.

74   AT COMMAND

	Mendon stands in front of the captain. He is ill at
	ease but trying to maintain what he thinks is the
	proper protocol.

					MENDON
			Sir, I have something to report
			to you immediately.

	Worf seems like he's about to reach over the railings
	and snatch Mendon by the skull. Picard restrains his
	actions with a glance.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Ensign.

					MENDON
			I have managed to isolate the
			organism on our hull.

					PICARD
			Spare me the technical details...
			just the results.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FOUR    45.

74   CONTINUED:

					MENDON
			They are of a sub-micron form.
			They are controllable and can
			be removed from the hulls of both
			ships.

					PICARD
				(relieved, but covers)
			Thank you Ensign, well done.
			Prepare whatever procedures are
			necessary.
				(to Worf)
			Lieutenant Worf, add this
			information to hailing messages.

					WORF
			Aye sir. Still no response.

	Picard's concerned look.

75   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	The tactics officer motions Klag to his station. Klag
	observes the screen for a few beats then announces:

					KLAG
			The Enterprise has changed hailing
			messages. They now include a
			promise of cleaning the organisms
			and assisting in repairs.

					RIKER
			They mean it... They will help.

					KARGAN
			And I mean what I say.
				(stronger)
			Arm all weapons... Prepare for
			attack...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE    46.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

76   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	We see only the Enterprise on screen.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental,
			Stardate 42608.2. Although our
			search has been extensive, we are
			still unable to locate the
			Klingon ship or any debris. The
			absence of both leaves us puzzled
			and somewhat tentative.

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	staffed as in the previous scene. The atmosphere on
	the bridge is tense, all members waiting for Picard's
	decision.

					DATA
			Considering the absence of debris,
			it is reasonable to assume the
			Klingon vessel is in the vicinity
			and cloaked.

					PICARD
			Agreed.

					DATA
			Since we do not know their intent
			I recommend we go to Red Alert.

					PICARD
				(thoughtful for a beat)
			Make it so.

	Picard shows the tension of the situation.

78   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	Captain Kargan is intent on his own plan of attack.

					TACTICS OFFICER
			The Enterprise has raised its
			shields.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE    47.

78   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It is normal procedure when
			entering into a suspicious
			situation. The act is not
			aggressive. The Enterprise will
			not fire first.

					KARGAN
			Then they are fools, for we will.

					RIKER
				(a beat, then)
			You'll get only one shot.

					KARGAN
			We will only need one. Arm all
			phasers and torpedoes. Prepare
			to fire them simultaneously.

					RIKER
			Then I recommend you do not fire
			until you are within forty
			thousand kilometers.

					KLAG
			Why?

					RIKER
			It will reduce their response
			time.

	Both Klag and the captain give Riker a grudging nod of
	admiration.

					KLAG
			You are honoring your promise to
			serve us.

					RIKER
			Would you do less?

	The Klingons nod their acceptance of this.

					KARGAN
			No.
				(beat)
			You will give the order to fire,
			Commander Riker.
				(to Klag)
			Call out distances.
				(beat)
			Any questions, Mister Riker?

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE    48.

79   ON RIKER

	his face a mask, the skin drawn tight.

					RIKER
			Just something I have to say...
				(beat)
			... I dispute your judgment. Your
			reasons for forcing this
			confrontation are not valid.

					KARGAN
			Are you finished?

					RIKER
			Yes sir.

					KARGAN
			Then commence with attack as
			ordered.

	Klag begins his countdown...

					KLAG
			Fifty-five thousand kilometers
			and closing.

	Riker removes the small transponder device supplied by
	Worf, looks at it carefully, then glances over to
	Kargan.

80   KARGAN

	returns his look and then observes the apparatus in
	Riker's hand.

					KARGAN
			Is that a weapon?

					RIKER
			No sir, it is a signaling device.

					KARGAN
			Hand it to me, Commander.

81   SCENE

	As Riker steps over to hand it to him, he flips it on.

	Only a small signal light appears on the apparatus...
	He hands it to Kargan who starts to examine it.

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE    49.

82   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf at his station suddenly becomes alert. He adjusts
	a switch and then quickly announces:

					WORF
			We are getting an emergency signal
			from a command transponder.
			Location nine-three-five mark
			six-one-three... Frequency
			and code designate it as Commander
			Riker.

	The members on the bridge become more alert. Troi
	averts her eyes to hide her emotion.

					PICARD
				(touches com link)
			Chief O'Brien, align with
			emergency transponder signal.

83   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - INTERCUT AS NEEDED

	Empty except for Chief O'Brien.

					CHIEF O'BRIEN
			Yes Captain. We are not yet in
			safe range for a transfer and
			defensive shields are still in
			place.

					PICARD
			We may have to stretch it a
			little. On my command.

					WORF
			Forty-eight thousand.

					DATA
			Lieutenant Worf to the Transporter
			Room. Doctor Pulaski will
			accompany you. Mendon take over
			the count.

					MENDON
			Yes sir. Forty-five thousand and
			still closing.

	Worf gives Mendon one last warning look, then moves
	from his station.

					MENDON
			Forty-four thousand.

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE        50.

83   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Transporter Room, ready. You will
			control defensive shields...

84   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Worf and Pulaski have just entered.

					CHIEF O'BRIEN
			Ready sir.

					MENDON
			Forty thousand...

85   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

					KLAG
			Forty thousand.

					KARGAN
			Prepare to drop cloaking shields
			and fire. Steady...

86   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			Transporter Room, energize.

87   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	The Transporter Chief throws the necessary switches.

88   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Captain Kargan DEMATERIALIZES in front of the crew.
	Klag is stunned, then reacts.

	Riker has a slight smile on his face, he turns and
	tenses.

	Klag with a growl, advances on Riker.

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE        51.

88   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Hold where you are Klag. I have
			relieved Captain Kargan. He was
			acting in an irrational manner.
			I am now your captain!!
				(beat)
			Serve this ship as I have!

	Klag falters a beat, unsure... then slowly stands
	upright in acceptance. Riker nods.

89   INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Uncertain, Captain Kargan on the pad. He spins his
	head around unsure. Then he spots Worf and crouches.
	Pulaski backs away.

					CHIEF O'BRIEN
			Defensive shields back in place.

					KARGAN
			Who are you?

					WORF
			I am Lieutenant Worf of the
			Starship Enterprise.

	Kargan reacts, screaming out as he reaches for his
	sidearm.

					KARGAN
			Riker has no honor... He tricked
			me!!

	As Kargan starts to aim his weapon, Worf fires his hand
	phaser. It hits Kargan and he drops. Worf lets out
	a celebration call then:

90   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Pulaski moves forward quickly, shoves Worf aside to
	examine the prone Captain.

					PULASKI
			He's barely stunned.

					WORF
				(with pride)
			Of course, he is a Klingon
			captain.

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE        52.

90   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			That's great, but where's Will
			Riker?

	Worf reacts for a beat, then helps Kargan to his feet.

91   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	Klag is still tense.

	Riker turns to the Tactics Officer.

					RIKER
			Cloaking shields off.

	The Tactics Officer stalls for a beat, not sure what to
	do.

92   CLOSER SHOT

	Riker steps forward and blocks his view of any of the
	crew and faces him down.

					RIKER
			Obey my orders.

					TACTICS OFFICER
			We will be destroyed.

					RIKER
			If we are, it will be in battle
			and I will die with you.
				(harder)
			Now, cloaking shields off!

93   ANGLE

	The Tactics Officer throws the switch.

94   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Enterprise in its orbit... The Klingon ship Pagh
	suddenly appears from nowhere.

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE        53.

95   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Pagh appears on the main viewscreen. The bridge
	crew reacts but still remains professional. Captain
	Kargan is also present.

					DATA
			It is the Pagh sir. It has all
			armament locked on us and ready
			to fire.

					PICARD
			Hold position. Hailing
			frequencies open.
				(beat)
			Calling the Pagh. This is the
			Enterprise. We are here to assist
			you. Do not fire.

					KARGAN
			They will not believe you.

96   INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker has heard the Enterprise call. It continues:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Pagh... Do you read me??

	Riker looks around at the Klingon bridge crew. He then
	sounds very much like a Klingon as he bellows out:

					RIKER
			Enterprise, this is Captain
			William Riker of the Klingon
			vessel, the Pagh.
				(pause)
			I order you to lower your shields
			and surrender.

96A  INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	The reactions of the crew.

96B  ON PICARD

	A tense look slowly becomes a slight smile.

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE        54.

96B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Lower shields.
				(beat)
			Surrender as ordered.

	Kargan steps forward in a rage.

					KARGAN
			I demand to be beamed back aboard
			my vessel.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Transporter Chief, prepare to beam
			Captain Kargan aboard the Pagh.
				(to Riker, who has
				 heard)
			Captain Riker, preparations are
			ready for immediate repairs to
			your ship.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Captain Picard.

	Picard's reaction.

97   OMITTED

97A  INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE

	Captain Kargan steps onto the bridge. He is tentative,
	unsure. Kargan looks around at the bridge crew who
	eye him with a kind of disapproval and
	uncomfortableness that Kargan recognizes. He turns to
	Riker.

					KARGAN
			You should have killed me.

					RIKER
			I don't want your command.

					KARGAN
			You tricked me so you could have
			it.

					RIKER
			And I give it back to you now.

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE        55.

97B  ON KARGAN

	His confidence returns slightly, the force of his
	personality taking over.

					KARGAN
			Then return to your position.

97C ON RIKER

	He also senses that he must do something more to return
	Kargan to his proper status. He feels the
	responsibility for placing Kargan in this situation.
	He and Klag exchange a look, a very slight nod passes
	between them, then Riker's look and attitude change to
	one of open insubordination. He almost sneers at
	Kargan.

97D  NEW ANGLE

	Kargan recognizes it, roars out in fury, charges at
	Riker, and swings a devastating blow with his fist.

97E  SCENE

	Riker is sent skidding across the bridge floor and up
	against the bulkhead where he lies stunned but aware.
	Klag steps next to Riker, then turns to face Kargan...
	Klag's hand reaches down towards his weapon...

97F  CLOSER

	Riker grabs his wrist to restrain him. Klag looks down
	at bruised but alert Riker who gives Klag an eye
	signal.

					RIKER
			No more, Captain Kargan...

97G  SCENE

	Kargan fills his chest, glares around the ship, and
	then at Riker... He holds a beat, then orders Klag:

					KARGAN
			Get him off my ship!

					KLAG
			Yes, Captain.

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE        56.

97G  CONTINUED:

	Klag reaches down to assist Riker to his feet. Their
	eyes meet. Klag whispers to him.

					KLAG
				(continuing)
			You understand the Klingons better
			than I thought.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			Thank you, my friend.

	Klag assists a battered Riker past a triumphant Captain
	Kargan.

98   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE/THE PAGH (OPTICAL)

	the Enterprise assisting the Pagh in repairs.

99   INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Worf and Picard are present to see Riker MATERIALIZE on
	the pad, bruised but healthy.

100
thru	OMITTED
101

102  SCENE

	Picard turns to Riker.

					RIKER
			That might be one of the shortest
			assignments in the history of
			Starfleet.

					PICARD
			You're wrong, Number One... it
			was almost the longest.
				(beat)
			You did well.

					RIKER
			Thank you. I learned quite a bit.

					PICARD
			Apparently not how to duck.

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Honor" - 12/02/88 - ACT FIVE        57.

102  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			When not to duck would be more
			accurate.

	Picard eyes him a few beats, then smiles...

					PICARD
			If that was the intention...
			Welcome aboard.

	They both smile. Worf stands in the b.g., hiding all
	emotions and trying to look bored by it all. Riker
	steps over to him...

					RIKER
			Thank you. Your little toy
			worked.

					WORF
			I'm glad it did, sir.

					RIKER
			You come from a very brave and
			unique race. I'm glad you're here
			on the Enterprise.

	Worf swells slightly, covers his reaction.

					WORF
			Thank you, Commander...
				(beat)
			... and welcome home.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                    "The Measure of a Man" 
                          #40272-135 
                              
                          Written by 
                       Melinda Snodgrass 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Robert Scheerer 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                    2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      DECEMBER 14, 1988

      STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "The Measure of a Man" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             CAPTAIN PHILLIPA LOUVOIS
                RIKER              ADMIRAL NAKAMURA (MALE)
                DATA               COMMANDER BRUCE MADDOX
                PULASKI            
                TROI               Voice-Over
                GEORDI             COMPUTER VOICE
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                GUINAN             
                O'BRIEN            

                Non-Speaking       
                CREWMEMBERS        

                Voice-Over         
                COMPUTER VOICE     

      STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "The Measure of a Man" 
                      
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE              STARBASE 173
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR
              TURBOLIFT
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              GYMNASIUM
              COMPUTER ROOM
              TEN-FORWARD
          
            STARBASE 173
              RESTAURANT
              JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S OFFICE
              COURTROOM
              LOUNGE

    STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - TEASER    1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                   "The Measure of a Man"
                         
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in route to Starbase one-seven-three.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 42523.7.
			We are in route to newly
			established Starbase one-seven-three for port
			call. Crew rotation is scheduled,
			and we will offload experiment
			modules.

2
thru	OMITTED
3

3A   INT. ENTERPRISE - DATA'S QUARTERS

	RIKER is seated shuffling cards. O'BRIEN, GEORDI and
	DATA pulling out chairs. Data wears an eyeshade. Data
	is almost into the chair when O'Brien stops him.

					O'BRIEN
			Hold it, that's my chair. My luck
			is always lousy unless I start
			on the dealer's left.

					DATA
			That would seem to be rank
			superstition.

					O'BRIEN
			Bitter experience has taught me
			it's a fundamental truth.

					RIKER
				(slapping the cards down
				 in front of O'Brien
				 who cuts them)
			The game is five card stud,
			nothing's wild.

    STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - TEASER    2.

3A   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			This game is exceedingly simple.
			With only fifty-two cards,
			seventeen of which I will see,
			and four players there are a
			limited number of possible winning
			combinations.

					GEORDI
			There's more to it than just the
			cards.

					DATA
			The bets will give an indication
			of the relative strengths of each
			hand.

					O'BRIEN
				(with a wink to Riker)
			Time to pluck a pigeon.

	Riker deals the cards. Betting begins with O'Brien,
	and proceeds around the table. The third card is
	dealt. O'Brien and Geordi pass, Data and Riker bid.
	Fourth card, more bids and passes. Fifth card. Bets
	are placed. Riker grins.

					GEORDI
			I think I'm in trouble.

	He folds.

					RIKER
			I'll raise five.

					O'BRIEN
			Too rich for me.

	He tosses his cards.

					DATA
			I will raise you three.

					RIKER
			Your three and five more.

	Data is becoming increasingly puzzled. He considers
	his cards, Riker's cards, considers the pot, studies
	Riker's face.

    STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - TEASER    3.

3A   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Is this what is known as the poker
			face?

					RIKER
			Are you playing or not?

					DATA
			I will fold.

	Riker rakes in the chips, then turns over his cards
	revealing a busted hand. Data turns his cards face
	up. He held a winning hand.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			You had nothing.

					GEORDI
			He bluffed you, Data.

					DATA
			It makes very little sense to bet
			when you cannot win.

					RIKER
			But I did win. I was gambling
			that you wouldn't call.

					DATA
			But how can you tell?

					O'BRIEN
			Instinct, Data, instinct.
				(he shuffles the cards)
			The game is seven card high/low
			with a buy on the last card. And
			just to make it interesting the
			man with the axe takes all.

	Data is looking completely bemused as the cards are
	dealt.

3B   OMITTED

3C   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	docking at Starbase one-seven-three.

    STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - TEASER    4.

3D   INT. STARBASE 173 - RESTAURANT

	It's very high tech. PICARD sits alone at a table.
	Before him is a cup. He suddenly straightens in his
	chair as a beautiful WOMAN in her late forties enters.
	She is in a Starfleet uniform which clearly is a
	surprise to Picard. She is very poised, very
	professional, and she scans the room as if searching
	for someone. Her eyes light on Picard; and a funny,
	ironic little smile curves her lips. Picard rises and
	walks up to the passway to join her.

3E   ANOTHER ANGLE

					PICARD
				(with a little edge on
				 the words)
			My God, if it isn't Phillipa
			Louvois, back in uniform.

					PHILLIPA
			Don't gloat, Picard. It's almost
			more irritating then when you're
			being self-righteous.

					PICARD
			Unbelievable, after all this time,
			and we're picking up the threads
			of old fights as if we'd never
			been apart.

					PHILLIPA
			Ain't love wonderful.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

A4	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in dock at Starbase one-seven-three.

4    INT. STARBASE 173 - LOUNGE

	Phillipa and Picard standing on the pass-through.

					PICARD
			What are you doing out here?

					PHILLIPA
			I'm in charge of the Sector
			twenty-three JAG office. I'll
			be making some good law.
				(a rueful smile)
			And maybe do a little good along
			the way, too. What do you think?

					PICARD
			Anything is possible. You
			returned to Starfleet.

					PHILLIPA
			I had to, it's the most exciting
			and worthwhile place to be.

					PICARD
			You didn't have to leave.

					PHILLIPA
			They forced me out.

					PICARD
			No. That was your own damn
			stubborn pride.

					PHILLIPA
				(becoming heated)
			When I prosecuted you in the
			Stargazer court-martial I was
			doing my job.

					PICARD
			No, you went way beyond doing the
			job. You enjoyed it.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   6.

4    CONTINUED:

					PHILLIPA
			Not true! A court-martial is
			standard when a ship has been
			lost. I had a duty as an officer
			in the Judge Advocate General.

					PICARD
			Flummery, you've always enjoyed
			the adversarial process more than
			arriving at the truth.

	They both seem to realize that they are skating
	dangerously close to very thin ice. They literally
	physically turn away from each other while they recover
	their tempers. Picard continues a little gruffly:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Well, I hope you've learned a
			little wisdom.

					PHILLIPA
				(lightly)
			Watch it, you're doing it again.

					PICARD
				(forcing a smile, and
				 we see the tension
				 leech from his body)
			I'm not being self-righteous.
			Merely right.

					PHILLIPA
			A distinction, I would submit,
			without a difference.

					PICARD
			Come and sit down.

	As they walk down off the pass-through and seat
	themselves she says:

					PHILLIPA
			I can't stay long. I'm meeting
			someone for dinner.

					PICARD
			But he hasn't arrived yet.

					PHILLIPA
			What makes you think it's a man?

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   7.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Past experience.

					PHILLIPA
			Cute. Try to remember that you're
			an officer and a gentleman.
				(she rises)
			You know, I never thought I would
			say this, but it is good to see
			you again. You're still a damn
			sexy man, Picard.

	This rocks him back in his chair.

					PHILLIPA
				(continuing; very brisk)
			So buy me dinner.

					PICARD
			I thought you were meeting
			someone?

	ADMIRAL NAKAMURA enters. With him is BRUCE MADDOX.
	They cross to the table.

					PHILLIPA
				(struggling with
				 herself)
			Once again you're always right,
			Jean-Luc.

	Phillipa whirls for a grand exit, and almost bumps
	noses with Nakamura.

					PHILLIPA
				(continuing)
			Admiral.

					NAKAMURA
			Captain Louvois. You're
			acquainted with Captain Picard?

					PHILLIPA
			Yes, we're old... friends.

	Phillipa exits.

					NAKAMURA
			Captain, good to see you again.
			May I present Commander Bruce
			Maddox. He has an interesting
			proposal for you.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   8.

4    CONTINUED: (3)

	Nakamura and Maddox exchange glances.

					NAKAMURA
				(continuing)
			But that can wait until later.
			I'm eager to see the Enterprise.

	Picard looks from Nakamura to Maddox. Whatever this
	"proposal" is, it is going to have import for himself
	and his ship.

4A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE

	as before, docked at Starbase one-seven-three.

5    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker watches as Picard, Admiral Nakamura, and Maddox
	BEAM ABOARD. SOUND EFFECT in the b.g. as Nakamura is
	piped aboard.

					PICARD
			Admiral, Commander Maddox, allow
			me to introduce my first officer,
			Commander William Riker.

					NAKAMURA
			Pleasure, Commander.

	They shake hands and begin walking toward the doors.

					PICARD
			How long has it been since we've
			seen each other?

					NAKAMURA
			You'd just been assigned as an
			ensign aboard the old Reliant.

					PICARD
				(lightly)
			Oh yes, and I seem to remember
			a certain young lieutenant who
			had harsh words about snap
			inspections, and the admirals who
			pulled them.

					NAKAMURA
			The situation changes when you've
			got the admiral's stripes.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   9.

5    CONTINUED:

	The party steps through the doors and into the
	Enterprise corridor.

6    INT. CORRIDOR

					NAKAMURA
			There isn't an officer in
			Starfleet who wouldn't give his
			right leg to be where you are -- Captain
			of the Starship
			Enterprise. I'm no different.
			I just have the power to get
			aboard.

					PICARD
			Happy to have you, Admiral.

	They enter the turbolift.

7    INT. TURBOLIFT

					PICARD
			Bridge. Congratulations on your
			appointment. Command of a
			Starbase.

					NAKAMURA
			Thank you, but I miss a ship.
			A bit of advice, Captain. Don't
			ever become an admiral. They make
			you an administrator.

	They arrive, and step out onto the bridge.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Admiral on the bridge.

	On the bridge are Riker, WORF, Data, and WESLEY.
	Everyone stiffens slightly, and looks around. Maddox
	and Data lock eyes, and Data stands. Picard and
	Nakamura converse as they tour the bridge. Riker
	notices the by-play and frowns.

					PICARD
			I was a little surprised at the
			decision to put a base in force
			this close to the Neutral Zone.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   10.

8    CONTINUED:

					NAKAMURA
			As you know, we've had disturbing
			news from both sides of the zone.
			We're here to respond as needed.
			And it won't hurt to have the
			Romulans know we're nearby.

	They complete their circuit of the bridge.

					NAKAMURA
				(continuing)
			Well, Captain, I thank you for
			this opportunity. For five
			hundred years ships who've borne
			the name Enterprise have been a
			legend. This one is no different.

					MADDOX
				(impatiently)
			Admiral.

					NAKAMURA
			Oh yes, Captain. Commander Maddox
			is here to do some work on your
			android. Please take care of him.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf.

	He indicates and Worf escorts the admiral off the
	bridge.

					MADDOX
			How have you been, Data?

					DATA
			My condition does not alter with
			the passage of time, Commander.

					PICARD
			The two of you are acquainted?

					MADDOX
			Yes, I evaluated Data when it
			first applied to the Academy.

					DATA
			And were the sole member of the
			committee to oppose my entrance
			on the grounds that I was not a
			sentient being.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   11.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			What exactly will this work
			entail?

					MADDOX
			I'm going to disassemble Data.

					PICARD
				(pausing for a beat to
				 assimilate this)
			I think we will remove this
			discussion to the lounge.

	Riker, Maddox, Data, and Picard walk to the doors.

8A   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Everyone seated around the table.

					PICARD
			Explain this procedure.

					MADDOX
			Ever since I first saw Data at
			its entrance evaluation at
			Starfleet Academy, I've wanted
			to understand it. I became a
			student of the works of Doctor
			Noonien Soong -- Data's creator.
			I've tried to continue his work,
			and I believe I am very close to
			the breakthrough which will enable
			me to duplicate Soong's work and
			replicate this.
				(Maddox points to Data)
			But as a first step I must
			disassemble and study it. Data
			is going to be my guide.

					PICARD
			Data?

					DATA
			It sounds intriguing.

					PICARD
			How will you proceed?

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   12.

8A   CONTINUED:

					MADDOX
			I'll run a full diagnostic on
			Data, evaluating the condition
			of its software. I'll then dump
			its core memory into the starbase
			mainframe computer and begin a
			detailed analysis of its
			construction.

					DATA
			You have constructed a positronic
			brain?

					MADDOX
			Yes.

					DATA
			Have you determined how the
			electron resistance across the
			neural filaments is to be
			resolved?

					MADDOX
			Not precisely.

					DATA
			That would seem to be a necessary
			first step.

					MADDOX
			I'm confident that I'll have the
			answer once I've examine the
			filament links in your anterior
			cortex.

					DATA
			But if the answer is not
			forthcoming, your model will not
			function.

					MADDOX
			I don't anticipate a problem.

					PICARD
			You seem a little vague on the
			specifics. What are the risks
			to Commander Data?

					MADDOX
			Negligible.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT ONE   13.

8A   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			His basic research lacks the
			specifics necessary to support
			an experiment of this magnitude.

					PICARD
			Data is a valued member of my
			bridge crew. Based on what I've
			heard I cannot allow him to submit
			to your experiment.

					MADDOX
			I thought this might be your
			attitude, Captain.
				(he removes a message
				 disk from his pocket,
				 and extends it to
				 Picard)
			Here are Starfleet's transfer
			orders separating Commander Data
			from the Enterprise, and
			reassigning it to Starbase one-seven-three
			under my command. Data, I'll
			expect you in my office at nine
			hundred hours tomorrow.

	Focus on Picard as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT TWO   14.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

9    INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Admiral Nakamura on the screen. Picard eyes him with
	some hostility.

					NAKAMURA
			Look, it's a transfer, like any
			other transfer.

					PICARD
			No, it's not. This is one of my
			key officers, and he's been
			removed without consulting me.

					NAKAMURA
			I'm sorry about that, but
			Commander Maddox's work in
			robotics is considered critical
			by Starfleet Command. Think
			what's at stake here. If
			Commander Maddox can succeed in
			duplicating Noonien Soong's work
			other captains on other ships
			would have the advantage you now
			enjoy: a Data on every bridge.
			You don't want Data transferred,
			fine. There's an easy solution.
			Have him work with Commander
			Maddox. Nakamura out.

	Picard stares at the blank viewscreen, then rises and
	paces the room. The DOOR CHIME SOUNDS arresting him in
	his nervous preambulations.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Data enters.

					DATA
			You sent for me, sir?

	Picard returns to his desk, seats himself, and regards
	Data intently.

					PICARD
			Please, sit down. We've got a
			problem.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT TWO   15.

9    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I find myself in agreement with
			that assessment of the situation,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Your service to this ship has been
			exemplary. I don't want to lose
			you.

					DATA
			I am pleased to hear you say so.
			Thank you.

					PICARD
			There is a solution which presents
			itself.

					DATA
			Yes, sir?

					PICARD
			Undergo the procedure, then the
			transfer order becomes moot.

					DATA
			I will not submit to this
			procedure.

	Picard rises, and seats himself on the corner of the
	desk, closing the distance with Data.

					PICARD
			Data, I understand your objections
			to this procedure, but I also have
			to consider Starfleet's interests.
			If Commander Maddox is correct
			there is a possibility that many
			more beings such as yourself could
			be constructed.

					DATA
			True, but possibility is a word
			which can encompass any number
			of outcomes -- good and bad.

					PICARD
			But if he's right, Starfleet would
			be immeasurably enriched.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT TWO   16.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Captain, I am a Starfleet
			officer. Can they force me to
			do this?

					PICARD
			It's precisely because you are
			a Starfleet officer that they can.
			We take an oath to serve. In this
			case this is the form your service
			is taking.

					DATA
			Sir, Lieutenant La Forge's eyes
			are far superior to human
			biological eyes, true?

					PICARD
			Yes.

					DATA
			Then why are not all human
			officers required to have their
			eyes replaced with cybernetic
			implants?

	Picard is utterly at a loss for words. We can see the
	confusion on his face as he struggles for an answer to
	this unanswerable remark. Data rises with great
	dignity.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I see. It is precisely because
			I am not human.

					PICARD
			That will be all, Mister Data.
				(jabs open the com
				 on his desk)
			Computer. Pull all relevant
			Starfleet regulations concerning
			officer transfers.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Working.

	Page after page of regulations begin to scroll across
	the screen. Picard, knuckling his chin, studies them
	in frowning abstraction.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT TWO   17.

10   INT. JAG OFFICE

	Phillipa at her desk working. Picard enters. She
	looks up in surprise.

					PHILLIPA
			My God, twice in as many days.

					PICARD
			I need your help.

					PHILLIPA
			An historic moment.

					PICARD
			I've been trying to make heads
			or tails of this gibberish, and
			it's finally defeated me. My
			android officer has been
			transferred so he can undergo a
			highly dangerous procedure. I
			want to stop it.

					PHILLIPA
			He can refuse to undergo this
			procedure, but we can't stop the
			transfer.

					PICARD
			Once Maddox has Data under his
			control anything could happen.
			I don't trust that man.

					PHILLIPA
			We agree to certain risks when
			we join Starfleet.

					PICARD
				(pacing)
			Acceptable risks, justified risks,
			yes, but I can't accept this.
			It's unfair and unjust. What
			about his rights...

					PHILLIPA
			All this passion over a machine.

					PICARD
				(raising a warning
				 finger)
			Don't start. Is there an option?

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT TWO   18.

10   CONTINUED:

					PHILLIPA
			There's always an option. He can
			resign.

	Phillipa suddenly rises and comes around the desk to
	Picard. She is very close, her body language is one of
	yearning, but her voice still has that flippant tone.

					PHILLIPA
				(continuing)
			So you came to me for help.

					PICARD
				(stiff because he thinks
				 she's taunting him)
			Yes, I came to you. You're the
			JAG officer in this sector. I had
			to come to you.

	He starts to leave.

					PHILLIPA
			Wait! I didn't mean it that way.
			I'm... I'm glad that you thought
			you could... well, come to me.

					PICARD
			Trust is too painful a word.

					PHILLIPA
			I wish things were different for
			us.

11   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Data is packing. A handgrip lies open on the desk top.
	There is a holocube on the top to the clothing. Data
	triggers it, and a miniature of Tasha Yar stands on the
	desk. He regards the image for a few seconds, then
	removes a box from a desk drawer. Opens it and studies
	his medals. Places it in the case. Finally he lifts
	an antique bound book. As he replaces the book,
	Maddox enters. Maddox lifts out the book, finds a
	marker at the sonnet, looks surprised.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT TWO   19.

11   CONTINUED:

					MADDOX
			"When in disgrace with fortune
			  and men's eyes,
			I all alone beweep my outcast
			  state... "
			Is it just words to you, or do
			you fathom the meaning?

					DATA
			It is customary to request
			permission before entering an
			individual's quarters.

					MADDOX
			I thought we could talk this out,
			that I could try to reassure you.
			Your memories and knowledge will
			remain intact.

					DATA
			Reduced to mere sterile facts
			of the events. The substance,
			the flavor of the moment could
			be lost. Take games of chance...

					MADDOX
			Games of chance?

					DATA
			Yes, I had read and absorbed every
			treatise and textbook upon the
			subject, and felt myself tolerably
			well prepared for the experience.
			Yet, when I finally played poker,
			I discovered that the reality bore
			little resemblance to the rules.

					MADDOX
			The point being?

					DATA
			That while I believe that you can
			download the information contained
			in the positronic brain, I do not
			think you have acquired the
			expertise necessary to preserve
			the heart of those experiences.
			There is an ineffable quality to
			memory that I do not believe can
			survive the shutdown of my core.

   STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT TWO   20.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					MADDOX
				(looking at Data with
				 wonder)
			Ineffable quality. I would
			rather that we had done this
			together, but one way or the other
			we are doing it. You're under
			my command.

					DATA
			No, sir, I am not under your nor
			anyone else's command. I have
			resigned from Starfleet.

					MADDOX
			Resigned. You can't.

					DATA
			I regret the decision, but I must.
			I am the culmination of one man's
			dream. This is not ego or vanity,
			but when Doctor Soong created me
			he added to the substance of the
			universe. If by your experiments
			I am destroyed, something unique
			and wonderful will be lost. I
			cannot permit that, I must protect
			the dream.

					MADDOX
			And so must I. Keep packing,
			you will be reporting.

	He exits as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  21.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

A12	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in parking orbit near Starbase one-seven-three.

12   INT. JAG OFFICE

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			Commander Bruce Maddox, having
			been thwarted by Data's abrupt
			resignation from Starfleet is now
			seeking a legal remedy for his
			woes. Captain Louvois has
			requested my presence at those
			discussions.

	Phillipa seated watching Maddox preambulate. Picard,
	rigid with fury stands nearby. Phillipa is
	expressionless listening to the arguments.

					MADDOX
				(to Picard)
			Your response is emotional and
			irrational. You're endowing Data
			with human characteristics because
			it looks human. But it's not.
			If it were a box on wheels I
			wouldn't be facing this
			opposition.

					PHILLIPA
			Overt sentimentalism is not one
			of Captain Picard's failings.
			Trust me, I know.

					PICARD
			Data is a valued member of my
			crew, an outstanding bridge
			officer, a --

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  22.

12   CONTINUED:

					MADDOX
			If I'm permitted to make this
			experiment the horizons for human
			achievement become boundless.
			Consider, every ship in the
			Federation with a Data on board.
			Utilizing their tremendous
			capabilities. Acting as our hands
			and eyes in dangerous situations.
			That is worth a little
			inconvenience.

					PHILLIPA
			Look, you're preaching to the
			choir here.
				(touches her breast)
			So why don't you get to the point?

					MADDOX
				(palms flat on the desk
				 he leans in on her)
			Data must not be permitted to
			resign.

					PICARD
			He's an officer in Starfleet.
			He has certain rights...

					MADDOX
			Rights! Rights! I'm sick to
			death of hearing about rights!
			What about my right not to have
			my life work subverted by blind
			ignorance?

					PHILLIPA
			We have rule of law in this
			Federation. You can't simply
			seize people, and experiment with
			them to prove your pet theories.

					MADDOX
			Now you're doing it. Data is an
			extraordinary piece of
			engineering, but it is a machine.
			If you permit it to resign it will
			destroy years of work in robotics.
			Starfleet doesn't have to allow
			the resignation --

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  23.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Starfleet is not an organization
			that ignores its own regulations
			when they become inconvenient.
			Whether you like it or not, Data
				(separating and
				 punctuating each word)
			does... have... rights.

					MADDOX
				(visibly calming himself
				 and ignoring Picard)
			Let me put it another way. Would
			you permit the computer on the
			Enterprise to refuse a refit?

					PHILLIPA
				(nodding thoughtfully)
			An interesting point, but the
			Enterprise computer is property.
			Is Data?

					MADDOX
			Of course.

					PHILLIPA
			There might be law to support that
			position.

					PICARD
			A decision with such broad-ranging
			implications must be supported
			by an official ruling.
				(to Phillipa, icy)
			And I trust you will apply the
			same zeal to your research that
			you used during the Stargazer
			court-martial.

13   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	A farewell party is in full swing. Present are Riker,
	Data, TROI, Wesley, PULASKI, Geordi and Worf. On a
	table are piled some gaily wrapped gifts. Data is
	carefully opening the wrapping on a present while
	people watch.

					WESLEY
			You're supposed to rip the
			wrapping off a present.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  24.

13   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			But with the application of a
			little care, Wes, the paper can
			be utilized again.

					WESLEY
			You're missing the point.

	Data considers, then in an effort to accommodate Wesley
	he rips the paper. The paper falls away revealing an
	antique book. Data reads from the binding.

					DATA
			The Dream of the Fire, by K'Ratak.
			Thank you, Worf.

					WORF
			It was in the hands of the
			Klingons that the novel attained
			its full stature.

					PULASKI
			I couldn't disagree more, but
			we'll save that argument for
			another day. Now listen
			carefully. I didn't get you a
			present --

					DATA
			That is quite all right. None
			was expected...

					PULASKI
				(interrupting)
			Instead I'm going to give you
			something far more valuable -- my
			advice. You've spent years
			in the womb of Starfleet. Now
			you're about to start a new life.
			You'd be wise to consider the
			experiences offered by
			groundside living.

					DATA
			Thank you. I will take that under
			advisement.
				(noticing Geordi sitting
				 alone in a corner
				 nursing a drink)
			Excuse me, please.
				(to Geordi)
			Is something wrong?

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  25.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Of course there is. You're going
			away.

					DATA
			No one regrets the necessity more
			than I, but you do understand my
			reasons?

					GEORDI
			Oh yeah, I understand. I just
			don't like your being forced out.
			It's not fair.

					DATA
			Doctor Pulaski would, at this
			juncture, no doubt remind us that
			life is rarely fair.

					GEORDI
			Sorry, but that doesn't make it
			any easier.

					DATA
				(slowly, a little
				 awkwardly)
			I shall... miss you.

					GEORDI
				(rising)
			Me too.
				(he gives Data a fierce
				 hug)
			You take care, Data.

	In another part of the room Riker joins Troi.

					RIKER
			Deanna... does Data have...
			do you feel anything from him?

					TROI
			I can't sense anything from Data.
			But that proves nothing. There
			are many minds from which I can
			read no meaning.

					RIKER
			There's got to be more to him than
			software, nets and chips.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  26.

13   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
			It is possible that Commander
			Maddox is correct and we are
			anthropomorphizing Data.
			Assigning to him emotions and
			responses which he may not have.

					RIKER
			I'm not sure I see that as a
			problem.

	Riker and Troi realize that a silence has fallen over
	the room. They look to where Maddox stands framed in
	the doorway.

					MADDOX
				(sarcastically)
			A little farewell celebration?

					RIKER
				(stepping forward)
			Yes, to which I don't recall
			inviting you.

					MADDOX
			I couldn't miss this. I can't
			wait to hear Data's plans.

					DATA
			They are currently somewhat
			indefinite, but my programming
			offers a number of alternatives.
				(crossing to Wesley,
				 and dropping an arm
				 over the boy's
				 shoulders)
			I am considering teaching. I have
			had some success with my star
			pupil.

	The next speech is delivered by a man who really knows
	better, but can't stop himself. His anger is fueled by
	his sense of loss -- his life work is crumbling before
	his eyes because he believes that without Data he
	cannot succeed. Thus his reputation is also on the
	line.

					MADDOX
			I have a better idea. Carnival
			work. They could bill you as the
			walking encyclopedia. Ask him
			any question --

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  27.

13   CONTINUED: (4)

	The WHISTLE of the com panel interrupts him. Riker
	moves to answer.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Number One, Captain Louvois has
			called. We're expected in her
			office. Meet me in Transporter
			Room Five.

					RIKER
				(touches his insignia)
			On my way.
				(to Maddox)
			I know you're just leaving. I'll
			escort you.

	They start toward the door.

13A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE

	as before.

14   INT. JAG OFFICE

	Riker and Picard already there.

					PHILLIPA
			I have completed my research,
			and based on the Acts of Gould
			passed in the early twenty-first
			century, Data is the property of
			Starfleet. He cannot resign and
			he cannot refuse to cooperate with
			Commander Maddox.

					PICARD
			And if I challenge this ruling?

					PHILLIPA
			I will be required to hold a
			hearing.

					PICARD
			Then I so challenge. Convene your
			hearing.

	Phillipa is taken aback. She was not prepared for
	this.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  28.

14   CONTINUED:

					PHILLIPA
			Captain, that would be exceedingly
			difficult. This is a new base.
			I have no staff --

					PICARD
			Surely there are regulations to
			cover this eventuality.

					PHILLIPA
			There are. I can use serving
			officers as legal counsel. You
			as senior officer would defend.

					PICARD
			Very well.

					RIKER
			And who gets the unenviable task
			of prosecuting this case?

					PHILLIPA
			You do. The next most senior
			officer aboard defendant's ship.

					RIKER
			I can't. I won't. Data's my
			friend, my comrade. We've served
			together and I not only respect
			him, I have affection for him.

					PHILLIPA
			This isn't about friendship. This
			is about duty, and how we search
			for truth.

					RIKER
			A system that pits people against
			each other can't be the answer.

					PHILLIPA
			When people of good conscience
			have an honest dispute we
			sometimes must resort to this kind
			of adversarial system.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT THREE  29.

14   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			You want me to try and prove that
			Data's a mere machine. I can't.
			I don't believe it. I know he's
			more than that. I'm neither
			qualified nor willing to do this.
			You're going to have to find
			someone else.

					PHILLIPA
			Then I'll rule summarily based
			upon my findings. Data's a
			toaster. Have him report to
			Commander Maddox immediately for
			experimental refit.

	Silence holds the room. Phillipa cold, implacable.
	Riker stricken. Picard weighing, measuring, evaluating
	his First Officer.

					RIKER
				(bitterly)
			I see I have no choice but to
			agree.

					PHILLIPA
			Good. But you better do your duty
			in that courtroom. If I think
			for one minute that you're not
			giving me your best effort I'll
			end this right then and there.

					PICARD
			You don't have to remind us of
			our duty. Just remember yours.

					PHILLIPA
				(with a cold look)
			I've never forgotten it. Not
			then, and certainly not now.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  30.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Wesley and Worf are at their accustomed
	stations. Data is crossing from the turbolift to the
	Ready Room.

16   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard at his desk with the reader on.

					PICARD
				(cutting straight to
				 the heart of the
				 matter, with no attempt
				 to soften the blow)
			Captain Louvois has issued a
			ruling that you are the property
			of Starfleet Command. You can't
			resign.

					DATA
			I see... from limitless options
			I am reduced to none, or rather
			one. I can only hope that
			Commander Maddox is more capable
			than it would appear.

					PICARD
			No, you're not going to submit.
			We're going to fight this.
			Captain Louvois may be overly
			attached to the letter of the law,
			but she has not forgotten its
			spirit. She's convening a hearing
			and we are going to lay the
			question of your legal status to
			rest once and for all.
				(he rises, and paces
				 away, turns back, and
				 adds uncomfortably)
			I have been asked to represent
			you, but if there is some other
			officer with whom you would feel
			more comfortable --

					DATA
			Captain, I have complete
			confidence in your ability to
			represent my interests.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  31.

17   INT. ENTERPRISE GYMNASIUM

	Picard is fencing with his usual opponent. Riker
	enters. Picard continues fencing.

					PICARD
			Care to try your hand, Number
			One?

					RIKER
			Another time. It's too close to
			our real contest.

					PICARD
				(exchanging blows with
				 his opponent)
			This isn't about you and me.

					RIKER
			Isn't it? Data may be the issue,
			but our performances are what will
			be judged.

					PICARD
				(exchanging several
				 lightning blows with
				 his opponent)
			That's the nature of the
			adversarial process.

					RIKER
			Which can only work when the
			opponents are of equal ability.

					PICARD
				(turning very slowly,
				 leaning on his sword
				 and regarding Riker)
			Are you suggesting that we are
			not evenly matched?

					RIKER
			No, but for Data's sake it has
			to be said. I've been forced into
			this, and I have only one option.
			To give this my best effort.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  32.

17   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I see.
				(slash)
			Then... you are here...
				(slash)
			to warn me...
				(slash)
			that you are going to do...
				(slash)
			Everything within your power and
			within the boundaries of the
			law...
				(slash)
			to win!

	Picard drives his opponent completely across the room.

					RIKER
			Yes.

					PICARD
			So am I.

	Riker exits.

18   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	Picard seated. He has a PADD ready to take notes.
	Data seated nearby. The travelcase still open on the
	desk behind them.

					PICARD
			All right, I'm going to need to
			know everything about you.

					DATA
			Sir, all of that information is
			stored in the Enterprise computer
			banks.

					PICARD
			I want to hear it from you.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  33.

18   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(cocking his head like
				 a puzzled bird)
			Very good, sir. Activation
			occurred twenty-seven years ago
			on Omicron Theta. I entered the
			Academy in '44, and graduated in
			'48 with honors in probability
			mechanics and exobiology. First
			posting...

					PICARD
			Data, Data, Data, whoa, stop.
			I could get this from the
			computer.

					DATA
			I believe I indicated that
			earlier, sir.

	Picard rises and takes a turn around the room. Returns
	to the desk, and begins to play unconsciously with the
	objects in the travelcase.

					PICARD
			I need to know how you think,
			what you want, how you feel. What
			drives you, motivates you.

					DATA
			Drives? Motivates? Sir, may I
			inquire as to the purpose of this
			line of questioning?

					PICARD
			We have to prove that you're a
			sentient life-form.

					DATA
				(extremely puzzled)
			But I am not. I am a machine.

					PICARD
			That's not what I need to hear.

					DATA
			How can we deny the obvious?

					PICARD
			We're searching for an argument
			which will legally deny that
			obvious fact.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  34.

18   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			But if it is a fact how can
			argument alter --

					PICARD
			Data!

					DATA
			Sir?

					PICARD
			Stop babbling.
				(rewinding the threads
				 of his fast-tattering
				 patience)
			The law recognizes many things
			as people that aren't possessed
			of flesh and blood. It's a little
			legal fiction, you see.

					DATA
			I am beginning to understand why
			Shakespeare wrote, let us kill
			all the lawyers.

	Picard reseats himself, but we can tell from his weary
	expression that this is going to be a long session.

19   OMITTED

19A  INT. COMPUTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Multiple computers surround Riker. Some screens are
	filled with legal decisions, others with technical
	jargon. Riker calls up information on one. Makes a
	notation on his PADD.

					RIKER
			Computer, identify Riker, William
			T. Clearance level blue.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Identified. Ready.

					RIKER
			Access all technical schematics
			of Lieutenant Commander Data.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Working.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  35.

19A  CONTINUED:

	A schematic appears flagged with Top Secret. Need to
	Know.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Personal log. Zero three hundred.
			I should be resting. Instead I
			continue to prepare for a duty
			I do not wish to perform. Truth
			should not be reduced to a prize
			in a battle of wills and words.

	Riker is suddenly arrested by something he sees on a
	screen. His expression is first one of excitement as
	he realizes he now has the means to win this case.
	Then bleak sadness as he realizes the import of his
	victory.

	He punches off the recorder, his expression bleak and
	exhausted.

20   INT. COURTROOM

	High-tech room. An amphitheater-like arrangement where
	spectators can sit. Picard with Data seated at their
	table. Riker and Maddox to their right at another
	table. Phillipa enters.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			All rise.

					PHILLIPA
				(seats herself behind
				 the bench)
			Be seated. Counselors, are you
			ready?

					PICARD/RIKER
			We are, your honor.

					PHILLIPA
			This hearing convened on stardate
			42524.1 is to determine the legal
			status of the android known as
			Data. The office of the Judge
			Advocate General has rendered a
			finding of property, defense has
			challenged. Commander Riker.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  36.

20   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Your honor, there is only one
			issue in this case and one
			relevant piece of evidence. I
			call Lieutenant Commander Data.

	Data seats himself in the witness chair, and places
	his hand on the scanner.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Verify, Lieutenant Commander Data.
			Current assignment, USS
			Enterprise. Starfleet Command
			Decoration for...

					RIKER
			Your honor, we'll stipulate to
			all of this.

					PICARD
				(leaping to his feet)
			Objection, your honor, I want it
			read. All of it.

					PHILLIPA
			Sustained.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(resuming)
			... Gallantry, Medal of Honor with
			clusters, Legion of Honor, the
			Star Cross.

					RIKER
			Commander Data, what are you?

					DATA
				(looking to Picard for
				 guidance, Picard nods
				 to him to answer)
			An android.

					RIKER
			Which is?

					DATA
			Webster's Twenty-Third Century
			Dictionary, Fifth Edition, defines
			Android as an automaton made to
			resemble a human being.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  37.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(musing)
			An automaton. Made. Made by
			whom?

					DATA
			Sir?

					RIKER
			Who built you, Data?

					DATA
			Doctor Noonien Soong.

					RIKER
			And he was?

					DATA
			The foremost authority in
			cybernetics.

					RIKER
			More basic than that. What was
			he?

					DATA
				(puzzled, but groping
				 for the right answer;
				 he says questioningly)
			A human?

					RIKER
			Thank you. Data, what is the
			capacity of your memory, and how
			fast can you process information?

					DATA
			I have an ultimate storage
			capacity of eight hundred
			quadrillion bits. My total linear
			computational speed has been rated
			at sixty trillion operations per
			second.

	Riker moves to his table, and picks up a steel bar of
	great thickness.

					RIKER
			Your honor, I offer into evidence
			prosecution's exhibit A. A bar
			of plasteel with a tensile
			strength of forty kilo-bars.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  38.

20   CONTINUED: (3)

	Phillipa inspects the exhibit, and hands it back to
	Riker.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Commander Data, would you please
			bend that.

					PICARD
				(again on his feet)
			Objection, your honor. Many races
			possess meta-human strength. It's
			not relevant to the issue before
			this court.

					PHILLIPA
			I'm afraid I can't agree, Captain.
			Proceed with the demonstration,
			Commander Riker.

	Data easily bends the bar. Phillipa again inspects
	it.

					RIKER
				(to Phillipa)
			Drawing on the log record of the
			construction of the prototype
			android Lore, also constructed
			by Noonien Soong, I request that
			I be allowed to remove Commander
			Data's hand for your inspection.

					PICARD
			Objection! What is the point of
			all this?

					PHILLIPA
			The issue before this court is
			whether Data is machine, and by
			extension property. I'd say this
			is pretty damn relevant.

	Riker removes Data's hand.

					RIKER
				(sotto voce to Data)
			I'm sorry.

	Riker offers it to Phillipa who inspects it. Hands it
	back to Riker.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FOUR  39.

20   CONTINUED: (4)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Data is a physical representation
			of a dream, an idea conceived of
			by the mind of a man. His
			purpose? To serve human needs
			and interests. He is a collection
			of neural nets and heuristic
			algorithms. His responses are
			dictated by an elaborate software
			program written by a man. The
			hardware
				(slapping the hand
				 against his palm)
			was built by a man.

	Riker has been preambulating around the courtroom, each
	step bringing him closer to Data. He is now at his
	side, and without warning he leans down, presses the
	switch, and turns him off. Data collapses like a
	broken toy.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			And this man has turned him off.
			Pinocchio is broken, the strings
			are cut.

	Riker lays the hand down next to Data. Shocked silence
	fills the room. Picard's reaction -- shock and
	certainty that he cannot win.

					PICARD
			I request a recess.

					PHILLIPA
			Granted.

	Riker who, as he walks to his chair, is in agony. A
	single tear runs down his cheek. He has destroyed a
	friend.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  40.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

21   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	The lounge is deserted, lights very low creating the
	implication that it is very late. Picard is seated at
	a table facing out the windows. An empty glass stands
	before him. He is turning it, turning it, turning it.
	His expression is death weary and very sad. GUINAN
	is at the bar puttering, but never taking her eyes off
	that solitary figure. Finally she can stand it no
	longer. Drawing two drinks she slides from behind the
	bar and crosses to him.

					GUINAN
			You should get some sleep.

					PICARD
			I've lost, and I'm not even sure
			I mind. Data is a machine. But
			there is something bothering me.
			Something I'm missing. Or is it
			just wounded pride that I've lost
			and in front of her.

					GUINAN
			What is it that lies between you?

					PICARD
				(waving it aside)
			Ancient history.

					GUINAN
			Unfortunately the past always
			resonates in the present, and
			decisions made today reach into
			the future.

					PICARD
				(Drumming fingers on
				 the table, abruptly
				 he decides to tell her.
				 It emerges in sharp
				 staccato.)
			The Stargazer court-martial. It
			should have been a routine
			hearing. Yes, I had lost my ship,
			but my actions were entirely
			justified.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  41.

21   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Phillipa was assistant to the
			prosecution. She dug up every
			obscure case and citation and the
			panel hammered at me for three
			days. It damn near ended my
			career. It did end us. She's
			enjoying this situation. She
			knows I disapprove of the
			adversarial system. Now she's
			forced me into active
			participation, and she's both
			pleased and angered to see me fail.

					GUINAN
			Emotions. They're such slippery,
			contradictory things. It's a
			wonder any of us ever crawled out
			of the oceans, or swung down out
			of the trees.

					PICARD
				(pushing back his chair)
			Well, there's only one thing to
			do. I go to her in the morning,
			and we discuss a deal.

					GUINAN
				(thoughtfully studying
				 her hands)
			I had heard a lot about you before
			I joined the Enterprise. About
			how Picard was a man who never
			knew when to lie down and admit
			he was beat.

					PICARD
			I have to salvage at least some
			of Data's rights. If Data agrees
			to undergo Commander Maddox's
			procedure we can get out of this
			hearing before he's declared the
			property of Starfleet command.

					GUINAN
			If Commander Maddox is successful
			in disassembling and reassembling
			Data, what has he gained?

					PICARD
			The ability to build another.
			A hundred others, a thousand.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  42.

21   CONTINUED: (2)

					GUINAN
			To do what?

					PICARD
			Explore for us. Enter the
			dangerous situations.

					GUINAN
			All those future Datas risking
			their lives for the people who
			created them.

					PICARD
				(very intent)
			You said something earlier about
			decisions today.

					GUINAN
			Having implications for the
			future.

					PICARD
			Precedent! This case will set
			the precedent for all the future
			Datas. It will determine their
			status, and they'll all be
			property.

					GUINAN
			There is an ancient word for it -- slavery.

					PICARD
				(very excited)
			Not a word we want back in our
			vocabulary.

	They each lift a glass and toast each other.

					GUINAN
			Good luck, sir.

	They drink.

22   INT. COURTROOM (OPTICAL)

	Everyone in their original positions.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  43.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(making his opening
				 statement)
			Commander Riker has dramatically
			demonstrated to this court that
			Lieutenant Commander Data is a
			machine. Do we deny that? No.
			But how is this relevant? We too
			are machines, just machines of
			a different type. Commander Riker
			has continually reminded us that
			Data was built by a human. We
			do not deny that fact. But again
			how is it relevant? Does
			construction imply ownership?
			Children are created from the
			building blocks of their parents'
			DNA. Are they property? We have
			a chance in this hearing to
			severely limit the boundaries
			of freedom. And I think we
			better be pretty damn careful
			before we take so arrogant a step.
			I call Lieutenant Commander Data
			to the stand.

	Data returns to the witness stand. Picard pulls from
	beneath the table the android's travelcase. Places it
	on the table, opens it.

					PICARD
				(continuing; lifts out
				 the case of medals,
				 and displays the
				 contents)
			What are these, please?

					DATA
			My medals.

					PICARD
			Why pack them? What logical
			purpose do they serve?

					DATA
			I... I do not know, sir. None
			I suppose. I just wanted them.
			Is that vanity?

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  44.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(holding up the book
				 of sonnets)
			And this?

					DATA
			It was a gift from you, sir.

					PICARD
			You value it?

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Why?

					DATA
			It is a reminder of friendship
			and service.

					PICARD
				(lifts out the holocube,
				 and triggers it; Tasha
				 stands before them)
			And this? You have no portraits
			of any other of your crewmates.
			Why this person?

					DATA
			I would prefer not to answer that
			question, sir. I gave my word.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, may I remind you, that
			you are under oath.
				(more gently now)
			And under the circumstances, I
			don't think Tasha would mind.

					DATA
				(swallowing convulsively
				 several times)
			She was important to me... we
			were... intimate.

	Phillipa is literally rocked back in her chair.

					PICARD
			I have no further questions of
			this witness.

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  45.

22   CONTINUED: (3)

					PHILLIPA
			Commander Riker, do you wish to
			cross?

					RIKER
			I have no questions, your honor.

					PICARD
			I call to the stand Commander
			Bruce Maddox as a hostile witness.

	Riker and Maddox confer, then with a shrug Maddox seats
	himself in the witness chair.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Verify, Maddox, Bruce, Commander.
			Current assignment, Chair of
			Robotics, Federation Institute
			of Technology. Major papers...

					PICARD
			Enough. Suffice it to say, he's
			an expert.
				(right up in his face)
			Commander Maddox, it is your
			contention that Data is not a
			sentient being and therefore not
			entitled to those rights reserved
			for all other life-forms in this
			Federation?

					MADDOX
			Data is not sentient, no.

					PICARD
			Why, Commander?

					MADDOX
			Because Data is a piece of
			outstanding engineering and
			programming.

					PICARD
			What is required for sentience?

					MADDOX
			Intelligence, self awareness,
			consciousness.

					PICARD
			Do you know what sentience is,
			Commander?

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  46.

22   CONTINUED: (4)

					MADDOX
			Of course.

					PICARD
			Excellent. Then you can enlighten
			the rest of us.

	All of Picard's delivery needs to be sharp and
	staccato.

					PICARD
				(continuing; right in
				 Maddox's face)
			Prove to this court that I'm
			sentient.

					MADDOX
				(to Phillipa)
			This is absurd!

					PICARD
			Why? Because you can't do it?

					MADDOX
			No, it's just pointless. We all
			know you're sentient.

					PICARD
			So I'm sentient, but Data isn't?

					MADDOX
			That's right.

					PICARD
			Why?

					MADDOX
			Well... well, you're self aware.

					PICARD
			Ah, the second ingredient. But
			let's deal with the first
			requirement. Is Data
			intelligent?

					MADDOX
			Yes.

					PICARD
			Why?

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  47.

22   CONTINUED: (5)

					MADDOX
			It has the ability to learn and
			understand, and to cope with new
			situations.

					PICARD
			Like this hearing. What about
			self awareness. What does that
			mean? Why am I self aware?

					MADDOX
			Because you are conscious of your
			existence and actions. You're
			aware of yourself and your own
			ego.

					PICARD
			Data, what are you doing now?

					DATA
			I am taking part in a legal
			hearing to determine my rights
			and status. Am I property or
			person?

					PICARD
			And what's at stake?

					DATA
			My right to choose. Perhaps my
			very life.

					PICARD
			My rights. My status. My right
			to choose. My life. He seems
			pretty damn self aware to me.
			Well, Commander Maddox, I'm
			waiting.

					MADDOX
			This is exceedingly difficult...

					PICARD
			Do you like Data?

					MADDOX
				(completely taken aback)
			I don't know it well enough to
			like or dislike it.

					PICARD
			But you admire him?

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  48.

22   CONTINUED: (6)

					MADDOX
			Oh yes, it's an outstanding --

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Piece of engineering and
			programming. Yes, you've said
			that. You've devoted your life
			to the study of cybernetics in
			general?

					MADDOX
			Yes.

					PICARD
			And Data in particular?

					MADDOX
			Yes.

					PICARD
			And now you're proposing to
			dismantle him.

					MADDOX
			So I can rebuild him and construct
			more!

					PICARD
			How many more?

					MADDOX
			Hundreds, thousands. There's no
			limit.

					PICARD
			And do what with them?

					MADDOX
			Use them.

					PICARD
			How?

					MADDOX
			As effective units on Federation
			ships. As replacements for
			humans in dangerous situations.
			So much is closed to us because
			of our fragility. But they...

  STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE  49.

22   CONTINUED: (7)

					PICARD
				(interrupting; he picks
				 up an object and throws
				 it down a disposal
				 chute)
			Are expendable.

					MADDOX
			It sounds harsh but to some
			extent, yes.

					PICARD
			Are you expendable, Commander
			Maddox? Never mind. A single
			Data is a curiosity, a wonder,
			but a thousand Datas, doesn't that
			become a new race? And aren't
			we going to be judged as a species
			about how we treat these
			creations? If they're expendable,
			disposable, aren't we? What is
			Data?

					MADDOX
			What? I don't understand.

					PICARD
			What... is... he?

					MADDOX
				(angry now and hostile)
			A machine!

					PICARD
			Is he? Are you sure?

					MADDOX
			Yes!

					PICARD
			But he's met two of your three
			criteria for sentience, and we
			haven't addressed the third. So
			we might find him meeting your
			third criterion, and then what
			is he?

					MADDOX
				(driven to his limit)
			I don't know. I don't know!

       STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE      50.

22A  ANOTHER ANGLE

	Reaction shot from Phillipa.

					PICARD
			He doesn't know.
				(to Phillipa)
			Do you? That's the decision
			you're facing. Your honor, a
			courtroom is a crucible. In it
			we burn away the egos, the selfish
			desires, the half-truths, until
			we're left with the pure product
			-- a truth -- for all time.
			Sooner or later it's going to
			happen. This man or others like
			him are going to succeed in
			replicating Data. And then we
			have to decide -- what are they?
			And how will we treat these
			creations of our genius? The
			decision you reach here today
			stretches far beyond this android
			and this courtroom. It will
			reveal the kind of a people we
			are. And what
				(points to Data)
			... they are going to be. Do you
			condemn then to slavery?
			Starfleet was founded to seek out
			new life.
				(indicating Data)
			Well, there he sits, your honor,
			waiting on our decision. You have
			a chance to make law. Well, let's
			make a good one. Let us be wise.

					PHILLIPA
			This case touches on metaphysics,
			and that's the province of
			philosophers and poets. Not
			confused jurists who don't have
			the answers. But sometimes we
			have to make a stab in the dark,
			and speak to the future. Is Data
			a machine? Absolutely. Is he
			our property? No... (this will
			be rewritten with additions).

	The courtroom erupts in joy. Phillipa starts to leave
	then crosses to Picard.

       STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE      51.

22A  CONTINUED:

					PHILLIPA
				(continuing)
			You see, sometimes it works.

	Picard watches her walk away, conflicting emotions
	washing across his face.

22B  ANOTHER ANGLE

	Data walks to Maddox who is looking confused, guilty
	and sad.

					DATA
			Continue your work, Commander,
			and when you are ready I will
			still be here.

					MADDOX
			You'd be willing after what I've
			put you through?

					DATA
			Yes, it would be a less lonely
			universe if there were more of
			my kind.

	Phillipa comes up unnoticed by Data and Maddox.

					MADDOX
				(watching Data walk
				 away)
			He's remarkable.

					PHILLIPA
			You didn't call him "it."

	Maddox looks startled, then smiles.

23   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker sitting alone in the darkness staring out the
	windows as the stars rush past. Data enters. Riker
	does not turn.

					DATA
			Sir, there is a celebration on
			the Holodeck.

					RIKER
			I have no right to be there.

       STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE      52.

23   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(edging closer)
			Because you failed in your task?

					RIKER
				(slewing around in his
				 chair at that)
			No, God, no. Data, I came this
			close to winning.

	Riker indicates a bare inch with thumb and forefinger.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					RIKER
				(in agony just
				 remembering)
			I could have cost you your life!

					DATA
				(moving in, and seating
				 himself opposite Riker)
			Yes, that is true, but
			Commander... Will, I have learned
			from your experience.

					RIKER
			What could you have possibly
			learned from this kind of ordeal?

					DATA
			That at times one must deny their
			nature, sacrifice their own
			personal beliefs to protect
			another. Is it not true that had
			you refused to prosecute, Captain
			Louvois would have ruled summarily
			against me?

					RIKER
			Yes.

					DATA
			That action injured you, and saved
			me. I will not forget.

					RIKER
				(taking his hand)
			You're a wise man, my friend.

       STAR TREK: "The Measure of a Man" - 12/14/88 - ACT FIVE      53.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Not yet sir, but with your help
			I am learning.

	Riker clasps Data's shoulder, squeezes, as they shake
	hands, and we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "The Dauphin" 
                          #40272-136 
                              
                          Written by 
              Leonard Mlodinow & Scott Rubenstein 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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Copyright 1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                     2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      DECEMBER 23, 1988

          STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Dauphin" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ANYA
                RIKER              SALIA
                DATA               "TEENAGE GIRL"
                PULASKI            "FURRY ANIMAL"
                TROI               "MONSTER"
                GEORDI             
                WORF               Voice-Over
                WESLEY               DALED FOUR VOICE
                GUINAN             
                ENSIGN GIBSON      
                TRANSPORTER CHIEF  
                ARON            
   
                Non-Speaking       
                  HENNESEY           
                  THREE SECURITY PERSONNEL

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     


          STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Dauphin" 
                             
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                    EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE               USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM           PLANET KLAVDIA THREE
              CORRIDORS
                OUTSIDE SALIA'S QUARTERS PLANET DALED FOUR
              SALIA'S QUARTERS
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              TEN-FORWARD
              SICKBAY
              HOLODECK
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              WESLEY'S QUARTERS

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE        

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "The Dauphin"    
                          
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE                       

                      SALIA    Sal-EE-ya
                      ANYA     ON-ya
                      KLAVDIA  KLAHV-dee-ah

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "The Dauphin"  
                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at warp speed through the black silk of
	space.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	DATA is at Ops and WORF at Tactical. RIKER stands
	behind ENSIGN GIBSON at Conn. PICARD sits at his
	Command Station.

					RIKER
			Captain, we are approaching
			Klavdia Three.

					PICARD
			Take us to impulse power.

					GIBSON
			Aye, sir. Impulse power.

2A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise comes out of warp.

2B   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	GEORDI is at his position. WESLEY CRUSHER is nearby.

					GEORDI
			Bridge, this is Engineering.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Lieutenant.

					GEORDI
			Now that we are out of warp, I
			would like to use this time to
			make routine adjustments to the
			deuterium control conduit. It's
			overdue.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        2.

2C   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			That would preclude use of our
			warp drive engines.

					PICARD
			How much time do these adjustments
			require?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			A few hours, sir.

	Picard nods to Riker.

					RIKER
			You may proceed, Lieutenant La
			Forge. Standard orbit.

					GIBSON
			Aye, sir. Standard orbit.

3    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	establishes orbit about a large yellow planet.

3A   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi crosses to Wesley.

					GEORDI
			I am going to need an S-C-M, model
			three, from stores.

					WESLEY
			Right away.

	And he exits.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The glowing planet is featured on the Main Viewer.
	Everyone's at their station except Wesley, who is not
	present. Picard gazes at the image of the planet.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        3.

4    CONTINUED:

	The image on the Main Viewer enlarges.

					PICARD
			Not a very inviting planet. Even
			for a research outpost.

					TROI
			I would have thought the
			inhabitants of Daled Four would
			send a future leader to a more
			hospitable environment.

					WORF
			For some, security is more
			important than comfort.

					TROI
			But sixteen years...

					WORF
			We are being hailed, Captain.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies, Mister
			Worf.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
			This is Captain Picard of the USS
			Enterprise.

	The voice transmission comes through with a heavy
	harmonic on the carrier, making it sound like someone
	talking from the bottom of a barrel.

					DATA
			The planet's troposphere is
			distorting the signal.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Can you clean it up?

					WORF
			I'll try.

	Worf makes some adjustments. Then nods to Captain
	Picard.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        4.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			This is Picard -- would you please
			repeat your message?

					FEMALE COM VOICE
			I am Anya. Have you come for
			Salia of Daled Four?

					PICARD
			That is correct.

					ANYA
			What species are you?

					PICARD
			Human.

	There is a pause.

					ANYA
			Excellent. Bring us aboard. That
			is all.

	The bridge crew registers surprise at Anya's
	sharpness.

					RIKER
			Friendly, isn't she?

					PICARD
			Whether they're friendly or not,
			Salia has the rank of head of
			state. We will treat both her
			and Anya accordingly. Number
			One, Mister Worf, let's greet our
			visitors.

	Picard, Riker and Worf head for the turbolift.

5    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - ANGLE ON TRANSPORTER PAD
	(OPTICAL)

	as TWO FIGURES MATERIALIZE: ANYA, elderly,
	school-marmish; and SALIA, sixteen, gorgeous,
	wide-eyed, but regal.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        5.

6    ANOTHER ANGLE

	TRANSPORTER CHIEF O'BRIEN stands at the controls.
	Picard and Riker focus on Salia, who glances around
	the room, enthusiastically taking in her new
	environment.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise.
			I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

					ANYA
				(re Salia)
			This is Salia of Daled Four.

					SALIA
			I didn't feel a thing. Is that
			normal when you are transported,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			It is.

	Salia steps off the transporter pad and looks toward
	the control console. Anya steps off beside Salia,
	eyes the crew suspiciously.

					SALIA
			Those must be the matter/energy
			conversion controls. May I take
			a look?

					PICARD
			Of course.

					RIKER
			If you like, I'll arrange a tour
			of the ship.

					SALIA
			I'd love that.

					ANYA
				(firm)
			No.

	Disappointed, Salia looks at Anya.

					ANYA
				(continuing)
			That won't be necessary. Just
			show us our quarters, Captain
			Picard.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        6.

6    CONTINUED:

	Picard turns to Salia. It's obvious she accepts
	Anya's authority.

					PICARD
			Very well.

7    INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard leads Salia, Anya toward her quarters. Worf
	and Riker trail.

					PICARD
			We are housing you in the quarters
			normally reserved for Starfleet
			admiralty. I'm sure you'll find
			them quite comfortable.

8    ON WESLEY

	as he EXITS a turbolift further down the corridor.
	He carries a superconducting magnet.

9    ANOTHER ANGLE

	Salia gazes at Wesley, fascinated and attracted. She
	steps away from the entourage and smiles innocently.

					SALIA
			That's a superconducting magnet,
			isn't it?

	Wesley can't take his eyes off her. He can barely get
	his words out.

					WESLEY
			Yes... It's a... say, how did you
			know that?

					SALIA
			Study, for the last sixteen years
			it is all I could...

	Before she can finish, Anya comes over and pulls Salia
	away.

					ANYA
			Please walk ahead with me.

	Salia starts away, then turns back to Wesley.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        7.

9    CONTINUED:

					SALIA
				(tinge of coyness)
			You'd better be careful. I was
			taught those can rip the iron
			right out of your blood cells.

9A   CLOSER - WESLEY AND SALIA

	The attraction of her smile is even stronger than the
	magnet's.

					WESLEY
			Who are you? No one mentioned
			we were beaming up such a... a...

					ANYA
				(interrupting)
			Please, Salia.

	Wesley watches as Anya propels Salia into following
	Picard into an intersecting corridor.

	As Riker walks by, Wesley pulls him to the side.

					WESLEY
			I don't believe this! Who is she?

					RIKER
				(teasing)
			I think she's a governess.

					WESLEY
				(impatient)
			Not her. The girl.

					RIKER
			I doubt she'll have time for you,
			my friend. She's slated to rule
			an entire world.

	Off Wesley's look of determination, we:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE        8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise leaves orbit and heads off at
	impulse speed.

10A  INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS

	Wesley is there alone. He is checking himself out
	in the mirror. The meeting with Salia has suddenly
	made him very aware of his appearance. The magnet he
	was sent for is on his desk. The door CHIMES.

					WESLEY
			Come in.

	The doors open and Data enters.

					DATA
			You wanted to see me.

					WESLEY
			Data -- the girl who just came on
			board.

					DATA
			Salia of Daled Four.

					WESLEY
			There's almost nothing in the
			computer about her.

					DATA
			Very little is known.

					WESLEY
			What can you tell me?

					DATA
			She was born on Daled Four. Her
			parents were from opposite sides
			of factions which have been
			feuding for centuries. They died
			shortly after her birth. A
			Federation ship brought her and
			her governess to Klavdia Three
			to be raised in a neutral
			environment.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE        9.

10A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			And now she's returning.

					DATA
			It is hoped she will unite the
			factions and bring peace.

	The conversation is interrupted.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Wesley, are you all right?

					WESLEY
				(surprised)
			Geordi.
				(then remembering the
				 magnet)
			Oh... Yes.. I'm fine... I just...

					GEORDI
			We are waiting for the part.

					WESLEY
			I'm on my way.

	Wesley picks up the part and heads for the door.

					WESLEY
			Got to go. Thanks, Data.

	Off Data's reaction:

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Minimum bridge crew. Worf is at his Aft Station.
	Riker is in the Command Position.

	Picard enters from the captain's Ready Room.

					RIKER
			Captain, we've laid in a course
			for Daled Four. We will remain
			on impulse power until Lieutenant
			La Forge completes his
			adjustments.

					PICARD
			Status report on our passengers,
			Lieutenant Worf. Did the
			accommodations meet with their
			approval?


       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       10.

11   CONTINUED:

	Troi enters from the turbolift, crosses to Picard.

					WORF
			I doubt anything ever meets with
			that woman's approval, sir.

					TROI
			Captain, I'm concerned.

					PICARD
			About... ?

					TROI
			Our new passengers. Their
			emotions do not seem to fit...
				(puzzled)
			... well, who they are and what
			they're doing.

					PICARD
				(alert)
			Are you suggesting they're not
			who they say they are?

					TROI
			Actually... no. It's more like
			they're not exactly what they seem
			to be. At least, not exactly.

	Picard puzzles on this a moment, then turns to his
	communications controls.

					PICARD
			Captain Picard to Salia's
			quarters. May I turn on the
			viewer?

					SALIA'S COM VOICE
			Yes, of course.

	Picard nods to Worf, who puts Salia's quarters on the
	Main Viewer. Both he and Troi watch intently as:

12   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	at impulse speed.

					PICARD
			Are your quarters satisfactory?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       11.

12   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
			Yes. Very.

	Anya enters from an adjoining room.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			Thank you for checking on us,
			Captain. I only hope my quarters
			on Daled Four will be this
			luxurious.

	Picard quickly assesses the situation.

					PICARD
			Feel free to contact me if you
			need anything. Picard out.

	The Main Viewer goes blank.

									END INTERCUT:

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard turns to Troi.

					TROI
			What I sensed in that seems
			entirely normal. Emotionally,
			I judge her to be very drawn to
			our young ensign.

					DATA
			What puzzles me, Captain, is how
			she is expected to bring peace
			to Daled Four. The one thing
			we do know about it is that its
			inhabitants have been fighting
			throughout their recorded history.

					PICARD
			What do we know about the cause
			of their wars?

					DATA
			Only that it is the difference
			between night and day.

					RIKER
			Data, you just used a
			colloquialism.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       12.

13   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I did? I meant that Daled Four
			does not rotate. One side has
			constant night, the other constant
			daylight. One might surmise that
			the two hemispheres developed
			disparate cultures, which is a
			major cause of most wars.

					PICARD
			And yet somehow this child is
			supposed to bring them together.

					RIKER
			She looks too delicate for a task
			like that.

					WORF
			Do not be fooled by her looks.
			The body is just a shell.

14   OMITTED

15   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Salia is with an unusually dressed TEENAGE GIRL
	(definitely not a "normal" inhabitant of the
	Enterprise).

					SALIA
			How can I be a leader if I don't
			know anything about my people?

					TEENAGE GIRL
			You will lead because you are
			accepted by both sides. And
			because it is in your blood.

					SALIA
			What am I expected to do when I
			get there?

					TEENAGE GIRL
			You will know.

					SALIA
			How?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       13.

15   CONTINUED:

					TEENAGE GIRL
			You just will. Salia, you must
			arrive with an open mind, without
			preconceived ideas about the world
			you will find or the people on
			either side.

					SALIA
			It's very frustrating.

					TEENAGE GIRL
			Yes -- I know. You feel the weight
			of so much responsibility. And
			you're not sure you can live up
			to everyone's expectations.

					SALIA
			It's not only that. Nobody's
			asked me if this is something I
			want.

					TEENAGE GIRL
			It is your duty.

					SALIA
			I have no choice.

					TEENAGE GIRL
			None. It won't be as bad as you
			think. In fact it could be quite
			wonderful. Besides... you are
			the last and only chance.

	Salia holds the teenage girl's eyes for a beat... then,
	steps to the window and stares out at the stars. After
	a moment, Salia looks down.

16   SALIA'S POV

	A cute FURRY ANIMAL rubs against Salia's leg.

17   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Salia sighs and pets it.

					SALIA
				(to animal, troubled)
			Don't you think I'm going to need
			more than instinct to do whatever
			is expected of me on Daled Four?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       14.

18   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi observes unusual engine probe GRAPHICS at the
	control console.

					GEORDI
			Energy depletion level.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Point oh-four percent and
			increasing.

					GEORDI
			Wesley?

19   WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	stands on the lower catwalk, at the Deuterium Control
	Conduit. He's daydreaming as he holds a fiber optics
	laser probe that looks like a screwdriver with a blade
	of pure VIOLET light.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
				(louder)
			Wesley! Haven't you found the
			defocused area yet?

	Wesley snaps out of his daydream.

					WESLEY
			I'm looking!

20   ANGLE TO INCLUDE GEORDI (OPTICAL)

	who is now leaning over the catwalk, staring down at
	Wesley.

					GEORDI
			I see the way you're looking.

	Wesley whirls and drops his instrument.

21   THE INSTRUMENT

	bounces, almost falling off the catwalk.

22   SCENE (OPTICAL)

					WESLEY
			Sorry.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       15.

22   CONTINUED:

	He retrieves the probe.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			I've got my mind on something.

	There's a beat. Finally, Wesley explodes with
	excitement.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Geordi, this girl they beamed up,
			she's... she's perfect! Perfect!

	Geordi shakes his head.

					GEORDI
			Now I understand why you can't
			concentrate.

					WESLEY
			I'll do better.

	Geordi starts back to his console as Wesley turns a
	dial on the probe and a GREEN stem of light appears.
	He touches it so that the blade of light penetrates the
	conduit.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning -- resonant field applied!
			Warning!

	Wesley pulls the probe from the conduit as Geordi
	rushes back.

					GEORDI
			What is it?

	Wesley adjusts the probe so that the stem changes from
	GREEN to VIOLET.

					WESLEY
				(apologetic)
			I had it on the wrong setting.

					GEORDI
				(beat)
			I suppose it had to happen to you.
			It usually does at about this age.

					WESLEY
			What usually does?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       16.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Glands suddenly meshing together.
			It happens to all of us.

					WESLEY
			You've got to be joking. Just
			because I said she's
			interesting...

					GEORDI
			You said she's "perfect."
				(waves)
			Go. You're no use here for now.
			Go talk to her. Take the lift.

	Wesley ignores and hops down beside Geordi and starts
	for the exit. Suddenly he stops - insecure again.

					WESLEY
			That's silly, Geordi.
				(hesitates)
			Well, since you recommend it...
			If she'll talk to me, how should
			I approach her? What would I say?

					GEORDI
			Just say "Hi. I'm Wesley Crusher.
			I'd like to talk to you."

					WESLEY
			And then what?

					GEORDI
			Whatever occurs to you.

					WESLEY
			What if nothing occurs to me?

					GEORDI
			Wesley, I don't really have time
			for this. You're going to have
			to ask somebody else.

					WESLEY
			Okay.

	Wesley looks discouraged, turns and exits.

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON WORF

	as he ROARS.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       17.

24   NEW ANGLE

	Data is at Command, an n.d. crewmember at Ops and
	ENSIGN GIBSON at Conn. They all look on in puzzlement
	as Worf stops in mid-roar and calmly continues
	speaking to Wesley, who stands beside him at Tactical.

					WORF
			That is how the Klingon lures a
			mate.

					WESLEY
			Are you telling me to go yell at
			Salia?

					WORF
			No. Men do not roar. Women roar.
			Then they hurl heavy objects.
			And claw at you.

					WESLEY
			What does the man do?

					WORF
			He reads love poetry. He ducks
			a lot.

					WESLEY
			Yes, well, that might work for
			Klingons, but I think I should
			try something less dangerous.

					WORF
			Then go to her door. Beg like
			a human.

					DATA
			It should be that simple, Wesley.
			Judging by her appearance it is
			likely you and Salia are
			biologically compatible. Of
			course, there may be a difference
			in the histocompatibility complex
			in the cell membrane.

					WESLEY
			Data! I want to meet her, not
			dissect her.

	Wesley walks to the turbolift just as Picard exits it.
	Hold on Picard as he crosses the bridge.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       18.

24   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Captain Picard to Salia's
			quarters.

					SALIA'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Captain?

25   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Salia sits on her bed. The furry animal is nearby.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			May I activate the viewer?

					SALIA
			Certainly.

	Picard's image appears on the viewer in Salia's living
	room.

					PICARD
				(on viewscreen)
			I've arranged for Anya to have
			a tour of the ship. Maybe you'd
			like to go along.

					SALIA
			Very much.

					PICARD
				(on viewscreen)
			Your escort will be there shortly.
			Picard out.

	As the viewscreen goes blank, Salia immediately stands
	and looks for the animal, which quickly scurries into
	the open.

					SALIA
			I think I'll go on the tour.

	The animal races over.

					SALIA
				(continuing; to animal)
			Why can't I?

	The animal GROWLS.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       19.

25   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			This is ridiculous! This will
			be the only chance I ever have
			to see a vessel like this.

	A look of anticipation crosses Salia's face as the
	animal begins to QUIVER, then SHAKE.

26   ON THE ANIMAL (OPTICAL)

	Its skin BULGES all over. It TRANSMUTES completely...
	into Anya, the governess!

					ANYA
			No -- you must remain here where
			it is safe.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       20.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

27   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Anya blocks Salia's path to the door.

					ANYA
			Salia, do an old woman a favor,
			and obey me for the rest of this
			trip.

					SALIA
			You're no more an old woman than
			I am a leader.

	The CHIME SOUNDS.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			Yes. Come in.

	The door opens and Worf enters.

					WORF
			I am here to escort you on a tour
			of the Enterprise.

					ANYA
			I will be right there.
				(then to Salia)
			You are a leader. And I am older
			than you could ever imagine.

28   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Wesley sits with Riker at the bar. GUINAN watches them
	from behind the bar.

					WESLEY
			But what do I say? How should
			I act? What do I do?

	Riker turns to Guinan and motions toward a nearby empty
	table.

					RIKER
			Guinan, I need your help. Could
			you sit over there?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       21.

28   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			That seems simple enough.

	Guinan walks around the bar and heads for a table.
	Riker and Wesley follow. Guinan sits. Riker sits
	beside her. Wesley stands off to the side.

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			The first words out of your mouth
			are the most important. You could
			start by saying something like...
				(turns to Guinan)
			... "you're the most beautiful
			woman in the galaxy."

	Riker holds the look for a moment, then turns back to
	Wesley.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			But that might not work.

					GUINAN
			Yes it would.

	Riker is relieved and amused. This is going to be fun.
	He turns to Guinan.

					RIKER
			If you only knew how much I wanted
			to tell you that.

					GUINAN
			But you were afraid.

					RIKER
			Yes.

					GUINAN
			Of me?

					RIKER
			Of us. Of what we could become...

					WESLEY
			Commander Riker...

	They ignore him.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       22.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			... and that you might have
			thought it was a line.

					GUINAN
			Maybe I do think it's a line.

					RIKER
			Then you think I'm not sincere?

					GUINAN
			I didn't say that. There's
			nothing wrong with a line. It's
			like a knock on the door.

					RIKER
			Then you're inviting me in?

					GUINAN
			I'm not sending you away.

					RIKER
			That's more than I expected.

					GUINAN
			But is it more than you hoped?

					RIKER
			To hope is to recognize the
			possibility. I had only dreams.

					GUINAN
			Dreams can be dangerous.

					RIKER
			Not these dreams.

	He looks into her eyes.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I dream of a galaxy where your
			eyes are stars... And all the
			universe worships night.

					GUINAN
			Careful, if you place me too high
			on a pedestal, you won't be able
			to reach me.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       23.

28   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			Then I'll learn to fly. You are
			the heart in my day and the soul
			of my night.

	Wesley taps Guinan on the arm.

					WESLEY
			I don't think this is my style.

					GUINAN
			Shut up, kid.
				(to Riker, dreamily)
			Now tell me more about my eyes.

29   ON WESLEY

	as he turns and exits, still unsure of how to approach
	Salia.

30   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Anya stands on the lower catwalk with Geordi, who is
	still probing the Deuterium Control Conduit with his
	violet laser probe. Worf stands behind them, watching.

					ANYA
				(suspicious)
			What is that? What are you doing?

					GEORDI
			This is the Deuterium Control
			Conduit. I'm probing it to find
			a defocused area.

					ANYA
			Is there a problem with the ship?

	Geordi responds to the seriousness of her tone.

					GEORDI
			There's nothing to be concerned
			about. I'm just making routine
			adjustments.

	There's a pause as Anya assesses Geordi.

					ANYA
			I understand.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       24.

30   CONTINUED:

	Anya turns to exit.

31   INT. CORRIDOR

	Wesley confidently rounds the corner on his way to
	Salia's quarters. He slows down, a little less
	confident, as he spots a guard, ARON, outside her door.
	The closer he gets, the more uneasy he becomes.

					ARON
			Ensign Crusher, what are you doing
			here?

					WESLEY
			Nothing.

	There's an awkward moment as Wesley tries to build the
	courage to call on Salia... but he can't go through
	with it. Suddenly Salia's door slides open. Salia
	and he lock eyes. Wesley's jaw drops. Again, he's
	thunderstruck.

					ARON
			Is there a problem?

					SALIA
				(eyes still on Wesley)
			Can you show me how to work the
			food dispenser?

					ARON
			Sure.

	As Aron starts to enter her quarters, Salia motions
	toward Wesley.

					SALIA
				(to Aron)
			No, I meant him.

32   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Wesley and Salia stand in front of the food dispenser.
	He's nervous in her presence and glad to have something
	mundane to talk about.

					WESLEY
			Actually all you have to do is
			tell the computer what you want
			and it will prepare it for you.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       25.

32   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
			Oh... what should I order?

					WESLEY
			I don't know. what do you like?

	Salia thinks for a moment. A smile crosses her face.

					SALIA
			I'd like something sweet.

					WESLEY
			I know... Computer, Thalian
			chocolate mousse.

	A dish of mousse is provided. Salia dips her finger
	into the mousse and slowly licks it off. She closes
	her eyes and concentrates on the taste.

					SALIA
			It's a wonderful sensation.

					WESLEY
			On Thalos Seven they age the cocoa
			beans four hundred years.

					SALIA
			You've been there?

					WESLEY
			It's one of my favorite places.

					SALIA
			It must have been fun to visit
			a planet like that!

					WESLEY
			It's the best part of being on
			the Enterprise.

					SALIA
			I have learned about some of them,
			but to see them -- that would be
			wonderful.
				(excitedly)
			Tell me about some of the other
			places you've been.

					WESLEY
			There's too many!

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       26.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					SALIA
			The only world I've known is
			Klavdia Three.

	Wesley thinks for a beat.

					WESLEY
			It's time we changed that.

					SALIA
			How?

					WESLEY
			Come with me.

	Salia's intrigued.

33   INT. SICKBAY - PATIENTS' QUARTERS - ON ANYA

	with a suspicious scowl on her face.

34   SCENE

	PULASKI is scanning HENNESEY, an unconscious patient
	as Anya and Worf look on.

					PULASKI
				(continuing the scan)
			I'll be with you in a moment.

					ANYA
			What's wrong with him?

					PULASKI
			Andronesian Encephalitis. He
			contracted it when our transporter
			filter was disrupted by a cosmic
			ray burst.

					ANYA
			That disease is contagious.

					PULASKI
			Yes it is.

					ANYA
			Then we could all be infected.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       27.

34   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Very unlikely. The air filtering
			system can handle --

					ANYA
			But there is a chance.

					PULASKI
			If you mean mathematically... Yes,
			the probability is not zero.

					ANYA
			I cannot rely on your primitive
			technologies. Kill the patient!

	Worf and Pulaski stare incredulously at Anya.

					PULASKI
			What?

					ANYA
			Destroy the patient immediately!

					PULASKI
			Calm down -- really there's no
			risk.

					ANYA
			If you won't take action, then
			I will!

	Filled with fury, Anya moves toward Hennesey.

	Worf takes her arm to restrain her. She spins away
	from him with surprising power.

35   ON ANYA (OPTICAL)

	as she TRANSMUTES into a RAGING MONSTER!

36   SCENE

	The monster ROARS and steps toward Hennesey! Pulaski
	SCREAMS.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

37   INT. SICKBAY

	Worf pulls his phaser fast. The monster grabs it
	before he can fire and holds Worf in its powerful grip.
	They struggle.

38   ON PULASKI

	her eyes filled with terror. She stands in front of
	Hennesey, shielding him from the monster.

					PULASKI
			Security to Sickbay! Hurry!

39   SERIES OF CUTS:

	Worf and the monster push against each other's power.
	Worf is surprised by the monster's increasing strength,
	it ever so slightly gaining the advantage.

	Pulaski anxiously pushes the bed away from the battle.

	The monster begins to pull Worf to the side. Soon
	there will be nothing in its path to Hennesey.

	Suddenly, doors on both sides slide open. THREE
	SECURITY PERSONNEL rush in -- phasers ready. They train
	their weapons at the monster. Worf is in their line
	of fire.

	Picard enters. After a tense moment, the monster
	slowly releases Worf.

					PICARD
				(to guards)
			Hold your fire.

40   THE MONSTER (OPTICAL)

	TRANSMUTES to its governess form, Anya.

41   SCENE

	Reactions around the room. Everyone's stunned at the
	spectacle. Pulaski moves to check her patient.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      29.

41   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Anya!

					PULASKI
				(frantic)
			What is she? Keep her away!

					ANYA
				(to Picard, yelling)
			Do not interfere!

					PULASKI
			She wants to kill Hennesey!

					ANYA
			His disease threatens Salia!

					PULASKI
			Captain, there is no chance of
			contagion.

					PICARD
				(to Anya)
			The situation is under control.

					ANYA
			That's not good enough!

	Picard barely contains his rage.

					PICARD
			It will have to be.

	Anya moves close to Picard. Her eyes are filled with
	fury.

					ANYA
			Your powers are infinitesimal
			compared to mine!

					PICARD
			Nevertheless, you will obey my
			orders. You are to remain in your
			quarters and in your present form
			for the remainder of this voyage.
			Is that clear?

	Anya glares at Picard for a long moment.

					ANYA
			Very.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      30.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard turns to Worf.

					PICARD
			Keep her under guard.

	Worf motions to the two security personnel, who lead
	Anya out of the room.

					WORF
			What kind of creature is she?

					PICARD
			I've never seen anything like her.

					PULASKI
			There are no such life-forms in
			the galactic zoological catalog.
			There have been rumors of a
			species called allasomorphs which
			are supposed to possess the power
			to alter their molecular structure
			into that of other life-forms.

					WORF
			Such a species would make a
			perfect "protector."

	Picard turns to Worf.

					PICARD
			I want a security team stationed
			outside Sickbay, Mister Worf.

					WORF
			Aye, sir. Captain... if Anya
			transforms?

					PICARD
			Stop her.

42   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Anya and the guards approach Salia's quarters. The
	guards remain outside. Anya enters.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      31.

42   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(to Guards)
			Remain here.
				(to Anya)
			You are restricted to these
			quarters for the remainder of this
			voyage.

	Anya enters. There is an exchange of looks between
	Worf and Anya as the doors close.

43   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Anya steps in, anxiously glances around for Salia.

44   INT. HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	Wesley and Salia stand watching a spectacular display
	of shooting stars. Both are mesmerized.

					SALIA
			Can a place so remarkable truly
			exist?

					WESLEY
			Oh, yes. And there are so many
			more -- all special - -all so
			different. And all the different
			kinds of life-forms.

					SALIA
			I have learned about them. That
			is all I did on Klavdia Three...
			was learn. I know so much, but
			I've seen so little.

					WESLEY
			Then, think of what you have to
			look forward to. This is the best
			time to be alive.

					SALIA
			For you.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      32.

44   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			For us both. Everything is just
			beginning. We've only charted
			nineteen percent of our galaxy...
			the rest is out there -- waiting
			for us. And already, look at
			what we've discovered.

					SALIA
			I have never seen anything so
			wondrous.

					WESLEY
			Wait. Computer -- Rosseau Five.

	SUDDENLY, they are standing on a tiny point of land,
	which seems to drop off to infinity. Salia is
	startled, and quickly moves closer to Wesley. Around
	them spin little brightly lighted moons, which splash
	color on their faces. It's breathtaking.

					SALIA
			I can't believe a place like this
			really exists.

					WESLEY
			Oh, yes.

					SALIA
			And you have been there?

					WESLEY
			And one day you'll visit Rosseau
			Five... and other places and more
			spectacular than this.

					SALIA
			If only that were possible.

					WESLEY
			Now, listen. In a moment the
			orbits of the moons will become
			synchronous.

	And as they watch the orbits of the moons close, and
	slowly a wondrous sound begins... a single note which
	builds to a chord.

					SALIA
			It is so beautiful -- like this
			place has a voice and is trying
			to talk with us.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      33.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			I never thought of it that way.

					SALIA
			Thank you for sharing all of this
			with me.

					WESLEY
			Soon you'll see it for yourself.

	Salia is suddenly pensive.

					SALIA
			I don't think so.
				(pause)
			Maybe we should go.

					WESLEY
			How about something to drink?

					SALIA
				(brightens)
			How about some more of that
			Thalian chocolate?

	Wesley smiles. He has never been happier.

45   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD

	sits at his desk, talking to Troi.

					PICARD
			We have obviously brought a very
			dangerous life-form aboard this
			ship. I want to minimize the
			chances of another incident.

					TROI
			Captain, whatever kind of
			life-form Anya may be,
			emotionally she is really Salia's
			mother.

					PICARD
			And the most dangerous animal is
			a mother protecting her young.

					TROI
			Exactly.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      34.

45   CONTINUED:

					ANYA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, this is Anya.

					PICARD
			Yes?

					ANYA'S COM VOICE
				(furious)
			Salia is gone. Where is she?

46   INT. TEN-FORWARD - ON WESLEY AND SALIA

	sitting face to face. A backdrop of stars adds to the
	romantic mood, but they're oblivious to everything
	except the enchantment of each other's eyes.

					SALIA
			This has all been so wonderful.
			I'm not sure it's real.

					WESLEY
			Believe me, the Ten-Forward room
			is not an illusion.

					SALIA
			Not that. I mean the way I feel.

	Wesley's heart quickens. Suddenly he's dizzy and
	confused with excitement.

					GUINAN
				(sotto to Wesley)
			Tell her about her eyes.

	Wesley and Salia look toward the voice. Wesley's
	embarrassed.

47   NEW ANGLE

	Guinan stands at the table with two dishes of Thalian
	chocolate mousse. She winks at Wesley and hands them
	each a dish.

					GUINAN
			You won't find a better dish of
			chocolate on Thalos or Daled Four.

	Guinan smiles and walks away.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      35.

47   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
				(voice trails off)
			I'm sure I won't...

					WESLEY
			Is something wrong?

					SALIA
			I've had a great time being with
			you, Wesley.

					WESLEY
			That makes you sad?

					SALIA
			When I was on Klavdia Three all
			I could think of was leaving that
			isolation.

	Wesley is surprised.

					WESLEY
			Is that what awaits you on Daled
			Four?

					SALIA
			Yes.

					WESLEY
			But I thought you were going there
			to unite two groups which have
			been fighting.

					SALIA
				(a little surprised that
				 he knew that)
			What else do you know?

					WESLEY
			Very little. There is almost
			nothing in the ship's computer
			about Daled Four. What will you
			do there?

					SALIA
			Your language has no word for the
			position I will hold. I only know
			I will have a lot of duties when
			I get there. In many ways I'll
			have even less freedom than I did
			on Klavdia Three.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      36.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

	It takes Wesley a long moment to absorb this. Then
	he steels himself and blurts out his greatest hope.

					WESLEY
			You could stay.

					SALIA
			On the Enterprise?

					WESLEY
			Why not?

	Another pause -- this is a big emotional risk for
	Wesley.

					SALIA
			Because...

	Salia's confused. He's offering her a possibility she
	never dreamed of. She looks deep into his eyes, stands
	up and rushes out the door, leaving Wesley feeling
	bewildered and rejected. Guinan approaches.

					GUINAN
			Just because a girl runs out,
			doesn't mean she's not hoping
			you'll follow.

48   INT. CORRIDOR

	Salia walks down the corridor, weeping. She wipes at
	her tears and stares with confusion at her wet hand
	as if she's never cried before. She increases her
	pace. Wesley catches up to her.

					WESLEY
				(as they walk)
			What is it? What happened?

	Salia doesn't respond.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Salia!

	Salia stops and turns to Wesley.

					SALIA
			Stay away from me!

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      37.

48   CONTINUED:

	Salia continues down the corridor, leaving Wesley
	frozen. An inner turbulence of rejection, upset and
	confusion makes it impossible for him to move. After
	several steps, Salia again stops and turns to face him.
	She fights to hold back the tears.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			I'm sorry.

	Only the glimmer of hope makes it possible for Wesley
	to speak.

					WESLEY
			I don't understand.

					SALIA
			Wesley, I can't stay here! I
			can't have this life! I want it
			more than anything, but I can't
			have it!

	Wesley walks toward her, suddenly radiant with hope
	and enthusiasm -- she wants to stay!

					WESLEY
			Salia, nothing is impossible!

					SALIA
			Not for you.

					WESLEY
			There's a way. I know there is!

	He takes her hands in his. She stiffens her arms for
	a moment, then relaxes. They lock eyes. She's
	beginning to believe he might be right and he feels
	it.

					ANYA (O.S.)
				(harsh)
			Leave her alone!

49   NEW ANGLE

	Wesley and Salia turn with a start to see Picard and
	Anya outside the turbolift a few feet away. Behind
	them are Anya's two guards. Anya eyes Wesley with
	a burning glare.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      38.

49   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(stern, a hint of
				 tension)
			Wesley, step away from her.

	Wesley reluctantly complies.

					ANYA
				(to Salia)
			Come with me.

	Salia shoots Wesley a glance of despair, then walks
	toward Anya. On Wesley's disturbed look, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

A50	INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi observes a normal engine probe GRAPHIC at the
	control console.

					GEORDI
			Energy depletion level.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Zero.

	Geordi smiles.

					GEORDI
			La Forge to bridge.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Lieutenant?

					GEORDI
			I have just completed the final
			adjustments. Thank you for giving
			me the time. You now have warp
			engines available.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Very good.

AA50	INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker are at Command. Data is at Ops, Worf
	at Tactical and Ensign Gibson is at Conn.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Get us there as quickly as
			possible, Number One.

	Riker nods agreement, then:

					RIKER
			Ensign Gibson, warp eight point
			eight.

	Ensign Gibson punches in her adjustments.

					GIBSON
			Warp eight point eight, sir.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       40.

AA50	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Estimated time to Daled Four?

					GIBSON
				(as she checks the
				 console)
			Three hours -- nine minutes.

					PICARD
			Ensign Crusher, when you have
			completed your duties in
			Engineering... report to my Ready
			Room.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir.

	Picard rises and leaves the bridge.

AB50	OMITTED

50   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Wesley.

					PICARD
			The woman Anya is not what she
			appears to be. She is an
			allasomorph.

					WESLEY
			A shape shifter?

					PICARD
			Yes. She is not just the
			governess, she is also the girl's
			protector. I don't like to
			interfere in personal
			relationships of anyone under my
			command, but...

					WESLEY
			You want me to stay away from
			Salia.

					PICARD
			Yes, I do. For the good of the
			ship and the safety of everyone
			on board.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       41.

50   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			I will do as you ask.

	Picard nods... Wesley turns and exits.

	Off Picard's reaction:

51   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Salia and Anya are present. Salia is agitated.

					SALIA
			Why won't you let me have a
			friend?

	The door SWISHES shut behind them.

					ANYA
			It's my duty to protect you from
			danger.

					SALIA
			There's no danger here!

					ANYA
			There's always danger from one
			who is not your kind. Salia, he's
			confusing you. He'll lead you
			from your duties.

					SALIA
			Whether I see Wesley is for me
			to decide!

					ANYA
				(anger building)
			It is not! I raised you, I
			protected you... and I intend to
			deliver you to Daled Four!

					SALIA
			Maybe what you want doesn't matter
			any more!

					ANYA
				(pause; softens)
			Please Salia, I know it's
			difficult. But you must do what
			you are destined to do.

	Salia is unsure where her destiny lies.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       42.

52   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it COMES OUT OF WARP SPEED and continues toward the
	planet Daled Four.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Troi flank Picard at his Command Station.
	Data at Ops, Worf at Tactical and ENSIGN GIBSON is
	at Conn. Daled Four is on the Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			Standard orbit.

					GIBSON
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies, Mister
			Worf.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

	Data adjusts his instruments.

					DATA
			Sir, it is unlikely that Daled
			Four will respond.

	Picard turns to Data.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					DATA
			The troposphere appears to be
			absorbing our signals. It is
			fascinating, Captain. Klavdia
			Three and Daled Four have almost
			identical atmospheres.

					PICARD
			Magnify. Times twenty.

54   MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Yellow, swirling clouds fill the screen.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       43.

55   SCENE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker exchange a look. An unwelcome feeling
	of deja vu all around.

					PICARD
			The physical resemblance to
			Klavdia Three is striking.

					RIKER
			Remarkable... How could anyone
			live in an environment so totally
			hostile to human life?

	Riker stares at the planet's image on the viewscreen.

					DATA
			Apparently Klavdia Three was
			chosen for Salia because these
			conditions are important for their
			species's survival.

					PICARD
			Possible, Mister Data.

					RIKER
			Or else... they just wanted her
			to feel at home.

56   INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	After a long moment, he walks to the food dispenser.
	Wesley just stares at it, lost in thoughts of Salia.
	The DOOR CHIME SOUNDS.

					WESLEY
			Come in.

	The doors open.

57   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Salia stands in the doorway. She smiles uncertainly.

58   SCENE

	Wesley's heart quickens.

					WESLEY
			Salia!
				(pause)
			You shouldn't have come.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       44.

58   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
			Do you want me to leave?

					WESLEY
			I didn't say that.

	Salia enters.

					SALIA
			Then you want me to stay.

					WESLEY
			Does Anya know you're here?

					SALIA
			That doesn't matter.

					WESLEY
				(pause)
			I'm glad you came. I thought
			Anya would have kept you with
			her.

					SALIA
			I have certain rights.

					WESLEY
			In other words, you slipped away.

					SALIA
			While Anya was asleep.

	Wesley laughs.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			I'm sorry if you got in trouble
			with your captain.

					WESLEY
			I'm not in trouble... yet.

					SALIA
			Anya was afraid you would corrupt
			me.

	Wesley smiles.

					WESLEY
			With my wild way of life?

	Salia moves close.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       45.

58   CONTINUED: (2)

					SALIA
			Maybe... with the normal things
			people do... when they like each
			other.

	She pushes a lock of hair from his forehead. Wesley
	can feel himself coming apart. He slowly moves his
	lips to hers. They kiss.

58A  CLOSE ON WESLEY AND SALIA

	lost in deep, passionate kisses. Finally, they come up
	for air.

59   OMITTED

60   ANOTHER ANGLE

	SUDDENLY there is a roar... Wesley looks up to see
	a monster in the doorway. Anya (as the monster) moves
	into the room.

61   WESLEY

	Startled... jumps back. He instinctively places his
	body between the monster and Salia.

62   SCENE

	In a frenzy, her eyes full of fire and fury, the
	monster advances.

					WESLEY
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Security to crew quarters!

					SALIA (O.S.)
			No... Anya... NO!

	The monster continues to advance.

	From behind Wesley hears a ROAR.

	He turns... the sound is coming from deep within Salia
	-- SUDDENLY, she transforms into a monster even more
	frightening than Anya.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       46.

62   CONTINUED:

	Wesley jumps back. For a beat the two fearsome
	creatures face each other.

63   OMITTED

64   OMITTED

65   WESLEY

	He is stunned. Salia -- the girl of his dreams is a
	-- shape shifter.

66
thru	OMITTED
69

70   SCENE (OPTICAL)

	SUDDENLY, they both transform back to human form.

					ANYA
			You should not have disobeyed me.

					SALIA
			I had to.

					ANYA
				(to Wesley)
			I warned you to leave her alone.

	Before Wesley can respond, the security team, led by
	Worf, arrives.

					WORF
			You are not supposed to be here.

					ANYA
			We are leaving.

					WORF
			Escort them both to their
			quarters. And secure it with
			a forcefield.

	As they leave Salia turns back and she and Wesley hold
	a look.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       47.

71   ON WESLEY

	Where a few moments ago there was so much love... now
	there is only confusion and sadness.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE       48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

72   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it orbits the yellow planet Daled Four.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			Since Anya's powers of
			transformation apparently gave
			her the ability to escape her
			guards unnoticed, we have sealed
			her quarters with a forcefield
			that will contain her no matter
			how small a form she may take.

73   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker are at their forward stations. Worf
	is at Tactical, Data has Ops and Ensign Gibson mans
	Conn.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Meanwhile we remain unable to
			communicate with Daled Four.

	Worf adjusts a control at his Tactical Station.

					WORF
			Captain -- I'm receiving an audio
			signal.

					PICARD
			Audio on.

					VOICE
				(crackling with static)
			Come in...
				(static)
			This is...
				(static)
			of Daled Four.

					DATA
			Sir, sensors indicate the
			communication originated from a
			gigawatt source on the planet.

					RIKER
			That's more power than our entire
			ship can generate.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           49.

73   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			It is what is needed to penetrate
			the atmosphere.

					RIKER
			Which means we lack the ability
			to respond...

					WORF
			Captain, there are beam-down
			coordinates encoded within the
			carrier signal.

	Picard and Riker exchange a look. They're relieved
	that they'll finally be able to get rid of their
	troublesome passengers.

					PICARD
			Splendid.

					RIKER
			I'll arrange for our guests to
			beam down.

74
thru	OMITTED
78

78A  EXT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Two guards flank the doorway. There is a bluish tinge
	indicating a forcefield. Worf approaches.

78B  INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Salia hears the CHIME.

					SALIA
			Come in.

	The door opens.

					WORF
			We have arrived.

	Anya appears from the other room

					ANYA
			Salia will be with you in just
			a moment.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           50.

78B  CONTINUED:

	Worf nods and steps back.

					SALIA
			You're not going?

					ANYA
			No. My duties have been
			completed. I have done all that
			I could. I hope it's been enough
			and that I did not fail you.

					SALIA
			You raised me well, and I thank
			you for that.

					ANYA
			Don't be angry at me. I would
			not have harmed the boy, I only
			wanted to frighten him.

					SALIA
			I know.

					ANYA
			You are ready for what awaits you
			and you will do well. I know that
			I have been tough on you, but it's
			because I want you to be prepared
			for whatever you may be required
			to do.

					SALIA
			Will I ever be able to leave Daled
			Four?

					ANYA
			Probably not. But, anything is
			possible.

					SALIA
			That's what Wes said.

					ANYA
			I hope he is right.

					SALIA
			Where will you go?

					ANYA
			The third moon is within range
			of this ship's transporter, I will
			go there.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           51.

78B  CONTINUED: (2)

					SALIA
			I am going to miss you.

					ANYA
			I know.

	There is a long pause. Salia turns and walks to the
	exit. The door opens.

					SALIA
				(to the guard)
			I am ready.

					ARON
			Computer - field off.

	The field disappears. Salia exits her quarters.

78C  INT. CORRIDOR

	As Salia and Aron near the Transporter Room, she sees
	Wesley standing off to the side.

					SALIA
			Wesley.

	For a moment he does not respond. Then:

					WESLEY
			Was it fun?

	She moves toward him. The guard stays a discreet
	distance away.

					SALIA
			What do you mean?

					WESLEY
			Playing humanoid. Was it fun?

					SALIA
				(hurt)
			Wesley, look at me. Right now
			-- this moment -- this is what I
			am. A humanoid girl.

					WESLEY
			But what are you really?

					SALIA
			Does it matter?

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           52.

78C  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Yes.

					SALIA
			I'm sorry I hurt your feelings
			-- I didn't mean to.

					WESLEY
			I loved you.

					SALIA
			I love you, too.

					WESLEY
			Can you?

					SALIA
			Yes, oh... yes. I have the same
			feeling -- the same emotions as
			you. It's time for me to go.

	Wesley holds her look for a moment -- then she turns
	and walks toward the Transporter Room.

79   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM THREE

	Riker stands with Salia. The Transporter Chief
	attends the controls.

					RIKER
			Prepare to beam Salia to the
			specified coordinates.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Aye, sir.

					SALIA
			Our world is grateful for the
			courtesy which you have
			extended us.

					RIKER
			I hope some day Daled Four and
			the Federation will have formal
			contact.

					SALIA
			That is my wish as well.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Coordinates set, sir.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           53.

79   CONTINUED:

	Salia takes her place on the pad.

					RIKER
				(to Transporter Chief)
			Proceed.

	The doors SWOOSH open and Wesley steps into the room.
	He has a dish of Thalian chocolate mousse.

					WESLEY
			Wait!

	Salia's face brightens. The transporter chief looks to
	Riker. Riker gestures for him to wait with the
	transport. Wesley steps to the pad.

80   ANGLE ON WESLEY, SALIA (OPTICAL)

	as Wesley hands her the bowl of mousse.

					WESLEY
			A taste to remember me by.

	Salia dips her finger in the mousse and gazes at it as
	if this is the last time she will experience the
	sensation of taste.

	She slowly licks it off, then hands the bowl to her
	escort.

					SALIA
			I wish there were something I
			could give you.

					WESLEY
			You already have.

	She steps forward and gives him an embrace.

					SALIA
			I'm glad you came to say good-bye.
			Thank you... for everything.

	They separate.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			I want you to leave now.

					WESLEY
			Why?

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           54.

80   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
			Because I cannot arrive on my
			planet in this form and I want
			you to remember me as I am now.

					WESLEY
			We have had enough disguises
			between us. It's time for the
			truth.

	Salia nods, then steps up on the transporter pad.
	After a moment, she raises her arms. Then TRANSMUTES
	-- not in the violent, quivering manner as before, but
	gracefully and sensually -- into a luminous form of such
	beauty and elegance that it takes Wesley's breath away.
	The glow from this creature lights his face and he
	smiles... totally enraptured.

	For a moment it is only Wesley and this creature.
	Then:

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Energize.

	And the transporter chief hits the controls and they
	all watch transfixed as the form BEAMS OUT.

81   OMITTED

82   ON WESLEY

	knowing Salia is gone from his life forever.

83   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Wesley sits at a table, staring into its light.

84   ON GUINAN

	as she enters, regards Wesley.

85   SCENE

	Guinan slowly walks over to Wesley's table and sits.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           55.

85   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Seeing her on the transporter
			pad was like seeing pure light.
				(he pauses)
			I miss her. I feel so empty.

					GUINAN
			I know that sensation.

					WESLEY
			I'm never going to feel this way
			about anyone else.

					GUINAN
			You're right.

	Wesley looks up.

					WESLEY
			I didn't expect you to say that.

					GUINAN
			Oh, there will be others -- but,
			the next time you feel love will
			be different. Each time is
			different.

					WESLEY
			Knowing that doesn't make it any
			easier.

					GUINAN
			It isn't supposed to.

	Wesley nods -- then rises.

					WESLEY
			I better get back to my duties.

					GUINAN
			Me too.

	Guinan smiles.

86   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Wesley exits the turbolift. Riker is at his Command
	Position. Data's at Ops, Worf at Tactical. Wesley
	goes to Conn and takes over from Ensign Gibson. A
	wedge of Daled Four, surrounded by a field of stars,
	is visible on the Main Viewer.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           56.

86   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We have the course set for
			Aldebaran Zeta, Sir.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, set speed -- warp six
			point five.

					WESLEY
			Done, Captain.

	Picard pauses a moment as Wesley looks at the Main
	Viewer. To Wesley, the heavenly bodies symbolize
	discovery, excitement and love. For now, there is also
	sadness.

					PICARD
			Engage.

	Wesley engages the warp drive and watches Daled Four
	disappear from the Main Viewer.

87   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	goes into warp drive and shoots into space as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Contagion" 
                          #40272-137 
                              
                          Written by 
                   Steve Gerber & Beth Woods 
                              
                          Directed by 
                       Joseph L. Scanlan 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                     2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                       JANUARY 4, 1989

         STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Contagion" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             CAPTAIN DONALD VARLEY
                RIKER              ROMULAN SUB-COMMANDER TARIS
                DATA               
                PULASKI            Non-Speaking
                TROI                 YAMATO CREWMEMBERS
                GEORDI               ROMULAN CREWMEMBERS
                WORF               
                WESLEY             Voice-Over
                                     ICONIAN COMPUTER VOICE
                O'BRIEN              ROMULAN COMPUTER VOICE
                WILLIAMS           
                DOCTOR       
      
                Non-Speaking       
                  CREWMEMBERS       
 
                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     

           STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Contagion" 
                              
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              MAIN BRIDGE              USS YAMATO
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              MAIN ENGINEERING         PLANET ICONIA
              CORRIDOR
              TURBOLIFT                ROMULAN BIRD OF PREY "HAAKONA"
              ACCESS TUNNEL
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
          
            PLANET ICONIA
              CONTROL CENTER
          
            ROMULAN BIRD OF PREY "HAAKONA"
              MAIN BRIDGE

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Contagion"    
                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	slows to sub-warp speed, moving forward on impulse.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 42609.1.
			In response to a desperate plea
			for aid by my old friend, Captain
			Donald Varley of the USS Yamato,
			I am running a grave risk and
			taking the Enterprise into the
			Neutral Zone.

2    INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	PICARD at his desk, scanning a screen of data,
	schematics of the Galaxy Class starships, as:

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			This rendezvous is necessitated
			by dangerous malfunctions which
			are plaguing our sister ship.
			Perhaps with both crews working
			together we will be able to
			eliminate the problem -- before
			we are detected by the Romulans.

	He taps a touchpad, turning off the screen.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The Ready Room doors open and Picard steps onto the
	bridge.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher -- how long to
			rendezvous?

         STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - TEASER         2.

4    VARIOUS ANGLES AS NEEDED

	WESLEY, WORF, and TROI are at their stations. RIKER
	is at Science One with DATA. Picard crosses to his
	seat.

					WESLEY
			Four minutes, thirty-three
			seconds, sir.

					PICARD
			Status of download, Mister Data?

					DATA
			Entire Yamato log will be in our
			computer by rendezvous.

					RIKER
				(to Data)
			Have you nailed down our little
			hiccup yet?

					DATA
			Sir?

					RIKER
			The odd reading.

					DATA
			No. It might be due to the
			problems currently being
			experienced by the Yamato.

					PICARD
			Trouble, Number One?

					RIKER
			I'm not sure, sir.
				(to Worf)
			We are alone out here?

					WORF
			Yes, sir. There are no other
			vessels in the area except the
			Yamato.
				(checks his panel)
			Which is coming into viewer range
			now.

	Riker takes his seat next to Picard. Data moves back
	to his station.

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - TEASER       3.

5    COMMAND AREA AND VIEWSCREEN - ANGLES AS NEEDED
	(OPTICAL)

	The screen displays a majestic view of the approaching
	USS Yamato, a twin of the Enterprise. Picard and Riker
	rise and move toward the viewscreen.

					WORF
			Transmission from the Yamato,
			Captain -- on visual.

	On screen is CAPTAIN DONALD VARLEY, about Picard's age,
	but brawnier and white-haired. He is standing near
	the executive officer's chair. To either side of him
	are two crewmembers who are inspecting an open panel
	which shows scorch marks and scattered isolinear chips.
	A third crewmember crosses in the foreground.

					PICARD
			Donald, what's a nice Starfleet
			Captain like you doing in a place
			like this?

					VARLEY
			It's good to see you, Jean-Luc,
			despite your antique humor. I
			only hope your people can help
			us. The malfunctions are becoming
			serious. We lost an engineering
			team when the computer shut down
			the forcefield in an open shuttle
			bay. Eighteen people.

	Picard and Riker exchange a look of shock.

					RIKER
			And no idea what's causing these
			problems?

					VARLEY
			None. They are affecting every
			system simultaneously. It's like
			the ship has suddenly decided to
			fall apart.
				(a forced little laugh)
			It's beginning to make me think
			we should have run these Galaxy
			Class ships across a few more
			drawing boards before we built
			one.

					PICARD
			Are you suggesting it's a design
			flaw?

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - TEASER      3A.

5    CONTINUED:

	Varley is a man under intense pressure who is burying
	it deep. He's had to call on an old friend for help.
	He feels helpless and frightened. He has also
	committed a major offense by entering the Neutral Zone.
	He's talking a little off the top of his head.

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - TEASER       4.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

					VARLEY
			I don't know. I'm grasping at
			straws here. All I know is that
			we've got to get it fixed, and
			before I lose more than an
			engineering team.

					RIKER
				(urgently)
			Do you wish to evacuate
			non-essential personnel to the
			Enterprise?

					VARLEY
			No... that would be premature.

					PICARD
			Donald, we'll get our teams to
			work. I'm sure neither of us
			feels too comfortable sitting
			around the Neutral Zone.

					VARLEY
			I know what you're thinking, what
			the hell am I doing here? Well,
			I had heard rumors about a couple
			of archaeological digs that
			started making the Iconians sound
			a lot less like legend. I did
			a little investigating, and I
			located their homeworld.

					PICARD
			In the Neutral Zone.

					VARLEY
			In the Neutral Zone.

					PICARD
			Don, this was quite a risk to
			run just to satisfy an
			archaeological curiosity.

					VARLEY
			No, the risk would be in allowing
			the Romulans to locate Iconia.

	The viewer image of Varley breaks up in STATIC, fading
	for a beat, then returns.

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - TEASER       5.

5    CONTINUED: (3)

					VARLEY
				(continuing)
			Fortunately, I got there first.
			It's a virtually dead planet, but
			enough of the technology remains
			to give the Romulans an edge if
			they were ever to find it.

	During Varley's speech, more break-up occurs.

					PICARD
			Don, your transmission is breaking
			up.
				(rising, then to Data)
			Clean that up.

					WORF
				(tensely)
			Sir, there is an energy build-up
			in the Yamato's engineering
			section.

	Picard whirls back to face the screen.

					PICARD
			Yamato, this is the Enterprise,
			come in Yamato.

	More STATIC.

					WORF
			Magnetic seals in the antimatter
			chamber decaying!

					PICARD
			Captain. Don!

	The viewer image of Varley BURSTS INTO A BLINDING WHITE
	FLASH. PULL BACK to show the Yamato exploding.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Shields up!

         STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - TEASER         6.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE AND VIEWSCREEN - VARIOUS ANGLES
	(OPTICAL)

	The bridge crew reflexively shield their eyes. The
	flash subsides, and the viewscreen defaults to a
	forward view of space and a barrage of fiery objects,
	hurtling toward the ship. KLAXONS SIGNAL RED ALERT as
	the objects batter the Enterprise. The ship is
	pounded (SFX) and shakes violently.

					WORF
			Sir!

	Worf is staring at the viewscreen. Picard and Riker
	follow his gaze and stared, stunned, as the Yamato's
	saucer section, engulfed in flames and explosions,
	sails past, narrowly missing the Enterprise.

					DATA
				(quietly)
			Sensors indicate no life readings
			from the Yamato's saucer section.

					WORF
				(looks up from his
				 instruments)
			Captain! Another vessel coming
			into sensor range.
				(ominously)
			It is Romulan.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT ONE      7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	On the Main Viewer is the Romulan battle cruiser.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. The
			Yamato's entire crew and their
			families, more than a thousand
			people, have been lost.

	Data is at Ops. Wesley is at the Conn station. Riker
	is seated at his normal position. End on Picard as he
	finishes the log.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Circumstances, unfortunately,
			permit us no pause for grief.

					WORF
			No response from the Romulan
			vessel.

					RIKER
			Arm phasers and prepare to lock
			on target.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Did they attack the Yamato?

					DATA
			Unknown, sir.

					WORF
			All their weapons systems have
			been fully activated. Still no
			response.

					PICARD
				(upward glance; then,
				 sternly)
			Romulan vessel, this is Captain
			Picard of the USS Enterprise.
			Explain your illegal presence in
			the Neutral Zone --

         STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT ONE         8.

8    VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	He is interrupted by an UNFAMILIAR FEMALE VOICE.
	Picard faces the image of the SUB-COMMANDER. She is
	seated in what we assume to be her command position on
	the Romulan bridge.

					TARIS
			Explain yours!

					PICARD
			Are you responsible for the
			destruction of the Yamato?

					TARIS
			No. And believe me, Captain, had
			we chosen to exercise our right
			to defend the Neutral Zone, we
			would not have stopped with one
			starship. You will leave at
			once.

	Picard makes a slashing gesture to Worf who cuts the
	com.

					PICARD
				(looking to his bridge
				 crew)
			Comments?

					TROI
			She is extremely anxious --

					WORF
			Understandable if she just
			destroyed a Federation starship.

					RIKER
			Your scan was inconclusive. We
			can't be sure of what happened
			to the Yamato.

					TROI
			Our presence in the Neutral Zone
			is provocative. It could force
			her to respond.

         STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT ONE         9.

8    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Open com. We will comply when
			we have determined the cause of
			the Yamato's destruction. And
			when we are fully satisfied that
			you were not responsible. Picard
			out.

	The Romulan response is to disappear.

					WORF
			They are engaging their cloaking
			device.

					RIKER
			Good. They can't fire when
			they're cloaked.

					WORF
			Unless they have overcome that
			deficiency. The Yamato was
			destroyed while they were cloaked.

					PICARD
			Forget the Romulans. I want to
			know what happened to the Yamato.
			Number One, assemble the staff
			for a conference in one hour.
			And I want answers.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

9    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	stationary, holding in space.

10   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Riker, Data, Worf, and GEORDI are present. Geordi
	stands by a screen containing a schematic of the
	Yamato and a blow-up of the affected engineering
	section. There is a pulsing red dot in the engine
	area.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - ACT ONE      10.

10   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(pointing)
			Sensor recordings reveal that what
			we witnessed was an uncontrolled
			and catastrophic matter/antimatter
			mix. The magnetic seals between
			the chambers collapsed --

					PICARD
			That's not possible.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir, it is, but a highly
			improbable series of events has
			to take place before such an
			occurrence can result.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					GEORDI
			In the event of a breach of seal
			integrity there is an emergency
			release system which dumps the
			antimatter.

					DATA
			Apparently such a dump began, was
			then halted, and the containment
			seals were dropped. There was
			still sufficient antimatter
			present to lead to the result we
			observed.

	They all look back to the schematic where that deadly
	red dot is still pulsing.

					PICARD
			Then there is no evidence that
			a weapon was used?

	Troi enters and moves to a chair. Seats herself.

					TROI
			I'm sorry I'm late. I was with
			the children. They have been
			deeply affected by the Yamato's
			destruction.

	There is a beat while they consider the cost in human
	terms of this tragedy.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - ACT ONE      11.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Mister Data.

					DATA
			Evidence of a weapon? No, sir,
			none.

					GEORDI
			However it happened, the Yamato
			did it to herself.

					PICARD
			Theorize. What do you think
			caused this catastrophic
			malfunction?

					GEORDI
				(looking very grim)
			I think Captain Varley may have
			been correct. There could be
			a design flaw.

					RIKER
			In a Galaxy Class starship?

	Murmurs and physical reactions of consternation from
	the officers. Picard is stone faced, unmoved.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir. It's the most
			complicated piece of machinery
			ever built. Something could have
			been overlooked.

					PICARD
			Knowing where the flaw is located,
			do you think you can isolate and
			solve the problem?

					GEORDI
			We're working on it now.

					PICARD
			Pull any and all personnel who
			might be useful to your task.

	They rise, ready to scatter to their assigned tasks.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - ACT ONE      12.

10   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
				(to Picard)
			If we have established that the
			Romulans were not responsible for
			the destruction of the Yamato,
			would it not be prudent for us
			to withdraw?

					PICARD
			If this is a design flaw, we
			better stay where we are and
			give Geordi time to work. Or
			what happened to the Yamato
			could happen to us.

10A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	remaining stationary.

11   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is standing near his desk, staring at his
	unactivated console. This is a duty he'd like to skip.
	He sits down.

					PICARD
			Computer, access Captain Donald
			Varley's personal log. Search
			parameter, locate entries
			containing the words Romulan and
			Iconia.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Working.

12   COMPUTER VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Top of the screen shows a date and time code. Varley
	is slowly turning an alien-looking device in his
	hands. It is corroded and appears to be very old.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - ACT ONE      13.

12   CONTINUED:

					VARLEY
			Personal log. It was kind of
			Doctor Ramsey to allow me to carry
			away my own little piece of legend
			from the archaeological dig on
			Denius Three. My engineers have
			examined it, but are completely baffled
			by the technology. What was its
			purpose? I'm like a caveman
			confronted by a tricorder. I'm
			certain this device is Iconian.
			But how far had it travelled
			before it was abandoned on an
			alien world?

	A new image appears. Varley: elated.

					VARLEY
				(continuing)
			Personal log. A galactic Rosetta
			stone. The starfield shown on
			the artifact was unintelligible
			until I took into account two
			hundred millenia of stellar
			drift. After that it was easy
			to pinpoint Iconia.

	Screen blips. New image. Varley: thoughtful.

					VARLEY
				(continuing)
			My first officer is questioning
			the wisdom of my order to
			violate the Neutral Zone, but
			I am convinced I have taken the
			only proper course. Should this
			advanced technology fall into
			the hands of the Romulans, we
			might as well dock our ships
			and defend ourselves with sticks.

	Screen blips. New image. Varley: grim faced.

					VARLEY
				(continuing)
			Personal log. We've been spotted
			by a Romulan cruiser, but after
			playing hide and seek through
			several solar systems, I think
			I've managed to elude them.

        STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT ONE        14.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

	Screen blips. New image.

					VARLEY
				(continuing)
			The Iconian probe scan -- was it
			an attempt at communication? If
			only I knew what we were dealing
			with here.

	Screen blips. New image. Varley: worried and angry.

					VARLEY
				(continuing)
			Personal log. I am unable to send
			an away team to the surface of
			Iconia, nor can I scan the energy
			source on the planet because of
			these maddening system failures.
			It is infuriating to be stopped
			at the threshold of a dream by
			one's own ship. We are leaving
			orbit to rendezvous with Picard.
			If his people can't help us repair
			the Yamato, I must convince him
			to continue this exploration.
			The future well being of the
			Federation may depend upon it.

	The image blips out.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			No further entries conforming to
			search parameters.

	For a long, grim moment, Picard stares at the blank
	screen. He then rises and starts to exit. But the
	doors fail to open. He steps back, giving the doors
	a quizzical look, then steps forward again. This time
	the doors open normally. He exits.

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker is in the Command Chair. Data is at Science One.
	Picard crosses to the android.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, there is a reference
			in Captain Varley's personal log
			to a probe which scanned the
			Yamato.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT ONE      15.

13   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Yes, sir. We have a visual
			record.

					PICARD
			Put it on Main Viewer.

14   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The image does not fill the entire screen. Next to
	it are a series of read-outs and a reference to the
	fact that this is from the Yamato log. Rising into
	view from the surface of a planet comes the probe.
	It is spherical, about the size of a beachball. It
	has a hard, transparent shell and, within it, a deep,
	translucent blue gel, flecked with bits of reflective
	material. It stops at "eye-level" and emits a BURST
	OF CRACKLING, SPIDERY ENERGY directly INTO CAMERA.

					RIKER
			What the devil is that?

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Have you ever seen anything like
			that before?

					DATA
			No, sir, but it appears to be
			a scanner. Possibly a
			transmitter.

					RIKER
			Transmitting what?

					DATA
			Unknown, sir.

	Picard crosses to his Command Chair.

					PICARD
			Engineering.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			La Forge.

					PICARD
			Progress on your matter/antimatter
			scan?

        STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT ONE        16.

14   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Everything continues to check
			out. I'm starting an analysis
			of the magnetic coils.

					PICARD
			Data, when the Yamato was probed,
			where was she?

					DATA
			In orbit around a planet at
			coordinates two two seven mark
			three five nine.

					PICARD
			Estimated time of arrival at warp
			factor eight?

					DATA
			Twelve hours, sixteen minutes.

					WORF
			Sir, that would put us
			substantially closer to the
			Romulan side of the Neutral Zone.

					PICARD
			It can't be helped. Ensign
			Crusher, lay in a course. Warp
			factor eight.

	Riker is staring at him.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We are going to assume the
			Yamato's mission.

					RIKER
			And risk a war?

					PICARD
			If that's what it takes to get
			some answers.

	As we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT TWO      17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

15   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard is seated at his desk. There is a CHIME.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Wesley enters a little hesitantly. Picard eyes him,
	a little surprised by the intrusion.

					WESLEY
			Sir, may I talk to you for a
			minute?

					PICARD
			Yes.

	Wesley crosses to him. Picard studies the boy's
	serious face.

					WESLEY
			It's about the Iconians, sir.
			I'd always heard that they were
			just a myth.

					PICARD
			China was thought to be only a
			myth until Marco Polo travelled
			there. No, the Iconians were
			real. We know that three
			systems in this sector have a
			number of cultural similarities.
			Similarities which can be
			explained only if there had been
			a single unifying force.

					WESLEY
			The Iconians colonized those
			worlds?

					PICARD
			Probably conquered.

					WESLEY
			So they were warlike?

        STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT TWO        18.

15   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Perhaps. Ancient texts refer
			to them as the Demons of Air and
			Darkness, but that could have
			so many different interpretations.

					WESLEY
			Air and darkness?

					PICARD
			Legend has it that they travelled
			without the benefit of spaceships.
			Merely appearing from thin air
			on distant planets.

					WESLEY
			That sounds like magic.

					PICARD
			Wouldn't we seem magical to a
			stone-age people?

					WESLEY
				(responding to Picard's
				 enthusiasm and echoing
				 it)
			How did you find out about all
			this?

					PICARD
			Archaeology has been a hobby since
			my Academy days. But why don't
			we talk about what really brought
			you here?

					WESLEY
			I can't stop thinking about the
			Yamato. All those people -- dead.
			I just don't know how you do it.
			You, Commander Riker, Geordi, you
			all handle it so easily.

					PICARD
			Easily. No, not easily.

	Picard rises and crosses to the food unit. Keys for
	a cup of tea.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - ACT TWO      19.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Darjeeling tea, hot.
			We handle it because we are
			trained to, as you will be. But
			if the time ever comes when the
			death of even a single individual
			fails to move us --

	Sitting smugly on the shelf of the food unit is a
	single flower in a pot. Picard takes a step back, eyes
	it, points.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			That should not have happened.

16   OMITTED

17   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in route to Iconia.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. As
			happened with her sister, the
			Enterprise is being plagued by
			a series of system failures.

18   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	(Log entry will conclude over the fade-in to
	Engineering.)

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			So far they are random, but
			perhaps early symptoms of what
			happened to the Yamato.

	Geordi is hurrying from station to station. He holds a
	PADD and is making notes. Five other crewmembers
	hurry about. The com SOUNDS. With a mutter, he lunges
	to answer.

					GEORDI
			La Forge!

        STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT TWO        20.

18   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant, are you making any
			progress toward a solution to our
			problems?

					GEORDI
			A solution, no sir, but I can
			eliminate one worry. It is not
			a design flaw. I've been
			reviewing the Yamato's log, and
			I think maybe that alien probe
			had something to do with her
			problems.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			How?

					GEORDI
			I'd need to see the thing.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			If it was the probe, that explains
			the Yamato; but how do you account
			for the difficulties the
			Enterprise is experiencing?

					GEORDI
			I can't.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Are our problems likely to attain
			the seriousness experienced by
			the Yamato?

					GEORDI
			If you want speculation, yes sir,
			I think they are. I need time.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant, time is the one
			thing which we do not have in
			abundance.

19   EXT. SPACE - PLANET ICONIA (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise ENTERS SHOT and assumes orbit.
	Iconia is a brown and red world. There are few bodies
	of water. It looks like a dead world.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - ACT TWO      21.

20   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - VARIOUS ANGLES (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Data, Wesley and Worf are at their
	stations.

					DATA
			Scanning.

	Picard stands and moves between Wesley and Data.
	Examines the viewscreen, looking for anything that will
	tell him more about this place.

					PICARD
				(impatiently)
			Mister Data.

					DATA
			No life-form readings.

					WORF
			All major cities have been
			heavily damaged, and the pattern
			of destruction is consistent
			with large-scale orbital
			bombardment.

					PICARD
			How long ago?

					DATA
			Approximately two hundred
			thousand years.

					WORF
			There is an energy source in the
			mountains of the smaller
			continent.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - ACT TWO      22.

20   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Is this Iconia?

					PICARD
			Donald Varley died believing that
			it was.

	Suddenly, we SEE a tiny bright FLASH OF LIGHT on the
	planet's surface.

					WORF
			Captain! Projectile launched from
			the planet's surface!

					DATA
				(checking readings)
			Its size and composition match
			the probe which scanned the
			Yamato.

					PICARD
			Shields up. Ready the tractor
			beam. Lieutenant La Forge, I'm
			about to assist you in your
			research. A probe has been
			launched from Iconia. I intend
			to capture it.

21   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi is studying his notes. He has the expression
	of a man who has made the final leap of logic and put
	together the puzzle.

					GEORDI
			No, sir, wait!

	There is a SQUEAL OF STATIC from the com, causing
	everyone in Engineering to cover their ears. The
	communications system goes dead.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Captain! Captain!
				(no response)
			Damn!

	He races for the door.

        STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT TWO        23.

22   INT. CORRIDOR

	Geordi runs down the corridor heading for the
	turbolift.

23   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Geordi enters the turbolift.

					GEORDI
			Bridge!

	The turbolift lurches into motion at an incredible
	speed, SCREAMING along its shaft, decks FLASHING by
	almost stroboscopically. The sudden acceleration pins
	Geordi to the ceiling and knocks off his VISOR.

					GEORDI
				(continuing; shouts)
			Emergency stop!

24   ANOTHER ANGLE

	The turbolift comes to a sudden, complete halt. The
	SCREAMING of the air in the shaft STOPS, and Geordi
	falls to the floor. Barely a beat... then the lift
	SCREAMS off in another direction, pinning him against a
	wall.

					GEORDI
			Emergency stop! Stop dammit!

	Another sudden halt -- and Geordi rolls toward the
	doors. He rolls across his VISOR, but manages to get a
	grip on the VISOR.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON THE PROBE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker stand in front of their command
	positions watching the viewscreen as the probe
	approaches. Worf leans in tensely over his console
	ready to key the tractor beam.

					WORF
			Tractor beam ready, sir.

					PICARD
			Prepare to lower shields,
			Mister Crusher.

        STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT TWO        24.

25   CONTINUED:

	Suddenly the turbolift doors WHOOSH open, and Geordi
	tumbles out. He jams on his VISOR. Riker moves to
	assist him. Geordi looks up and sees the probe now
	dangerously near to the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			Geordi, are you --

	Shrugging off the helping hands:

					GEORDI
			Destroy it, sir, quickly!

	Picard is not a man to waste words when one of his top
	officers is so obviously in distress.

					PICARD
			Worf, target phasers!

	Worf quickly punches several touchpads on his console.

					WORF
			Phasers locked on target.

26   ANGLE -- PAST PICARD TO VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The probe almost on top of the Enterprise. It begins
	to spit its energy.

					PICARD
			Fire!

	PHASERS FIRE, striking the probe. It EXPLODES.

					PICARD
				(continuing; cool as
				 ice)
			Mister La Forge, are you all right?

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir, and thank you for
			trusting me. If that thing had
			managed to scan us, we would have
			had no hope of saving the
			Enterprise.

	Various reaction shots from the bridge crew as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - ACT THREE     25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

27   OMITTED

28   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Present are Picard, Riker, Geordi, and Data.

					GEORDI
			That probe was a transmitter
			sending an alien computer program.
			The same program that is currently
			aboard the Enterprise and trying
			to rewrite our software in its
			own image. We have two
			completely incompatible computer
			systems trying to interact.

					RIKER
			So that's why the ship's
			instruments have become so
			erratic.

					GEORDI
			Yes.

					PICARD
			What can you do?

					GEORDI
			Not very much. The Iconian
			program is so sophisticated I
			don't think I'll ever understand
			it.

					DATA
			Consider, Captain, this program
			has entered an alien data base
			-- ours -- and in less than seven
			hours it has managed to not only
			learn our system, but has also
			begun to reprogram our computer.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			So the earlier probe was
			responsible for the Yamato's
			destruction.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - ACT THREE     26.

28   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Only insofar as the probe
			transmitted the program.

					RIKER
			But we weren't scanned by the
			probe. So how did this thing
			get aboard the Enterprise?

					DATA
			We downloaded the Yamato log, and
			contained in the log was the
			program.

					PICARD
			So why haven't we suffered their
			fate?

					GEORDI
			The program affected all systems
			on the Yamato simultaneously.
			But with us, the program was
			deposited in a specific section
			of our mainframe. It's having
			to work its way out from that
			location. That gives us a little
			breathing space.

					RIKER
			Not much. Reports of injuries
			are mounting.

					DATA
			Doctor Pulaski is unwilling to
			trust the turbolifts. She is
			sending medical teams through the
			access tunnels.

					GEORDI
			Sir, the Enterprise computer
			system is a lot like our bodies
			with a voluntary and involuntary
			system. Probably ninety percent
			of what happens on this ship is
			done automatically, completely
			beyond our control. We're sitting
			on a bomb that could go any second
			-- or never.

    STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/06/89 - ACT THREE    26A.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Can you stop this thing?

					GEORDI
			I'll give it my best shot.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/12/89 - ACT THREE     27.

29   OMITTED

29A  INT. SICKBAY

	PULASKI chews out one of her medical staff. Sickbay
	is a scene of orderly chaos. The single remaining
	doctor is bouncing between three patients, the readouts
	on the biobeds are going crazy.

					PULASKI
			The biobeds aren't working.
			The ship's falling apart and
			you're wasting my time about
			biobeds? I've got thirty-five
			emergency calls scattered across
			twelve decks and my trauma teams
			are being run ragged trying to
			respond.
				(almost to herself,
				 flinging up her hands)
			Biobeds!

	The doctor is trying to work with a patient with a
	broken arm. Frustrated, he calls for Pulaski:

					DOCTOR
			Doctor Pulaski.

					PULASKI
			What?

					DOCTOR
			I've got a problem here.

	Pulaski storms past the chastised nurse to where the
	harried doctor is staring at the broken arm and a shell
	that isn't doing its job.

					DOCTOR
				(continuing)
			The knitter isn't working.

					PULASKI
			Use a splint.

	A beat as the doctor stares uncomprehendingly at
	Pulaski.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			Splint. It's a very ancient
			concept -- two flat pieces of wood
			or plastic, a bandage. The broken
			limb is kept immobile.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/12/89 - ACT THREE 27A-28.        

29A  CONTINUED:

					DOCTOR
			That's crazy, that's not
			practicing medicine.

					PULASKI
			Oh yes it is. A time-honored way
			of practicing medicine -- by
			using your head and your heart
			and your hands. So jump to it.

	The doctor jumps to it.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/12/89 - ACT THREE 28AA.         

30   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi and Data (mood lighting if desired).

					GEORDI
			Dammit!

					DATA
			Try a bypass on the shield control
			interface.

					GEORDI
			No go. Let me see if I can
			directly access the master
			program.

    STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT THREE    28A.

30   CONTINUED:

	His fingers fly across the key pads. Suddenly the
	console passes a powerful electric shock into Geordi,
	freezing him to the console. Data pulls Geordi off
	the console. Feels for a throat pulse. Geordi is
	already recovering and fends him off.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			What happened?

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT THREE     29.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Any answer would be mere
			speculation. This is just another
			example of how our actions have
			random results.

					GEORDI
			Thank you, Data, I noticed.

31   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Present are Picard, Riker (mood lighting if desired).

					RIKER
			Life support has failed on Decks
			Seven and Thirteen.

	Picard gives no reaction to this report.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Suppose this thing manages to
			rewrite our entire system? It's
			so far beyond us that we don't
			have a hope of understanding it,
			much less controlling it. Our
			ignorance could kill us.

					PICARD
			We may never reach that point.
			A variation of what happened to
			the Yamato may destroy us first.

					RIKER
			So we just sit here while the ship
			disintegrates around us?

					PICARD
			The probe was launched from
			Iconia, probably by an automated
			system. There may be records
			near the launch site which
			could help us find a solution.

					RIKER
			I'll form an away team.

					PICARD
			I will lead it.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT THREE     30.

31   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You will lead it?

					PICARD
			Yes.

					RIKER
			We've had this discussion a
			hundred times before.

					PICARD
			Will, ever since I was a cadet
			I've studied the Iconians. I have
			to be the one to go.

	Riker slowly nods.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			The Enterprise is yours.

					RIKER
			For as long as she lasts.

32   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien behind the console. Tools lie scattered
	around the transporter, isolinear chips, etc. Picard,
	Data, and Worf on the platform (mood lighting if
	desired).

					O'BRIEN
			I've got a fix on the energy
			source, and for the moment this
			baby...
				(points to the
				 transporter console)
			... is working, but that could
			change in an instant.

					PICARD
			We're aware of the risks.
			Energize.

	They DEMATERIALIZE.

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/09/89 - ACT THREE       31.

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker in the Command Chair with Troi at his side.
	Wesley is at his station. WILLIAMS is at Tactical,
	supernumeraries at the other positions (mood lighting
	if desired).

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Transport complete.

					RIKER
			Stay sharp, Mister O'Brien, I want
			to be able to pull them out at
			a moment's notice.

					WESLEY
			Commander, Romulan vessel!

	At Wesley's call Riker's focus is jerked to the
	viewscreen where a Romulan vessel is appearing.
	Following dialogue must proceed very quickly.

					RIKER
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WILLIAMS
			They're arming photon torpedoes!

					RIKER
			Shields up! Go to Red Alert!

					WESLEY
			Shields not responding.

					WILLIAMS
			They are preparing to fire photon
			torpedoes!

					RIKER
			Ensign Crusher, we need those
			shields!

					WESLEY
			I'm trying, sir!

					WILLIAMS
			Firing.

	Everybody turns to face the viewscreen and tenses as
	they prepare to die. Nothing happens.

					RIKER
			What happened?

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/09/89 - ACT THREE       32.

33   CONTINUED:

					WILLIAMS
				(confused)
			Instead of firing they suddenly
			disarmed and cancelled.

					RIKER
			Fate protects fools, little
			children and ships called
			Enterprise.
				(to Williams)
			Lock phasers on the Romulan, but
			hold your fire.

					WESLEY
			Sir, the shields are up.

					RIKER
				(almost to himself)
			Impeccable timing.

					WESLEY
			Uh, shields are back down.

					WILLIAMS
			Phaser banks are down.

					WESLEY
			The shields are back up.

					TROI
			In another time and another place
			this could be funny.

					RIKER
			Status of the torpedo banks?

					WILLIAMS
			They're down too.

					RIKER
			In case it should become necessary
			to fight, do you suppose you could
			find me some rocks to throw at
			them?

	Williams just shrugs and looks helpless. She returns
	to tinkering with the console.

					WILLIAMS
			Sir, the Romulan torpedoes are
			continuing to arm and disarm.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - ACT THREE     33.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Maybe their attempt to fire
			was not intentional.
				(to Williams)
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WILLIAMS
			Open.

	The viewscreen comes up revealing the Romulan
	sub-commander.

					RIKER
			Romulan vessel, this is Commander
			William Riker, first officer of
			the USS Enterprise. Why did you
			attempt to fire on us?

					TARIS
			This is Sub-Commander Taris of
			the Haakona. Why have you
			penetrated deeper into the
			Neutral Zone?

					RIKER
			Why are you still here?

					TARIS
			I have claimed this planet for
			the Romulan Empire.

					RIKER
			This is the Neutral Zone. Nobody
			can claim anything.

					TARIS
			You will withdraw or I will be
			forced to destroy your ship and
			your away team.

	She is interrupted mid-speech. There is break-up on
	Taris's face. CUT TO a view of the Romulan ship as it
	cloaks and uncloaks, cloaks and uncloaks. As it
	cloaks, communication is lost. Then returns when the
	ship reappears. Taris is looking rattled as she
	appears and disappears.

					RIKER
			What the hell?

	Taris is back on viewscreen. She is once again fully
	in control.

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/09/89 - ACT THREE       33A.

33   CONTINUED: (3)

					TARIS
			This is your final warning, I
			will not --

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT THREE     34.

33   CONTINUED: (4)

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Having a little trouble with your
			systems, Commander? Maybe we
			could consider postponing the war
			until we solve our more immediate
			problem?

					TARIS
			You're stalling for time.

					WESLEY
			Sir, another probe launched from
			the planet, heading for the
			Romulan.

					RIKER
				(to Williams)
			Have we got our phasers back?

					WILLIAMS
			No, sir.

					RIKER
			Taris, if you've got phaser
			capability, you better use it now!

					TARIS
			What?

					RIKER
			Destroy that probe!

	Taris blips out, and we have a view of the cruiser with
	the incoming probe. The probe reaches eye level and is
	destroyed by phaser fire. Taris does not return.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			And not even a thank you.

					TROI
			Sub-Commander Taris is deeply
			frustrated, probably because her
			ship is as crippled as the
			Enterprise.

					WESLEY
			Why would the Romulans be having
			problems? They haven't been
			probed.

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/09/89 - ACT THREE       35.

33   CONTINUED: (5)

					RIKER
			They must have tapped into the
			Yamato log. Taris got a whole
			lot more than she bargained for.

					WILLIAMS
			Commander, sensors indicate the
			Romulans are attempting to
			transport a team.
				(a beat)
			They lost them, complete
			molecular break-up.

					TROI
			So the captain is safe for the
			moment.

					RIKER
			Safe from the Romulans.
				(rises)
			Maintain Red Alert, and try to
			keep those shields up just in case
			Taris feels she has to act on her
			threat.

					WESLEY
				(slewing around in his
				 chair)
			Sir, what about the away team?
			With our shields up we can't beam
			them back.

	Riker looks to the viewscreen at the ominous image
	of the Romulan cruiser. To the empty captain's chair.
	We can see his dilemma as we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT FOUR     36.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

34   INT. ICONIAN CONTROL ROOM

	The away team is exploring. They have beamed into a
	dimly lit room. The walls are covered with controls
	and conduits. Directly across from them is a wall
	which contains three silver gateways. In the center of
	the room is a pentagon-shaped "table" about waist high.
	At the center of the table is a large, softly glowing,
	translucent blue dome. It is flecked with the same
	bits of reflective material as the probe. Around the
	dome, extending to the edge of the table, are countless
	colored keys. There are also flat screens set in each
	of the five angles of the table. Each screen is a
	different geometric shape -- a square, a triangle, an
	octagon, a pentagon and a rectangle. There is alien
	script beneath the screens and on certain parts of the
	control walls. Data is scanning with his tricorder.
	Worf has his phaser out. Picard just roams the room.

					WORF
				(touching his insignia)
			Enterprise. Come in Enterprise.
			Still no response, sir.

					PICARD
			Keep trying them. Communication
			is going to be erratic.

					WORF
			I do not want to become a
			permanent resident of this
			planet.

					PICARD
			Nor do I, Mister Worf.

					DATA
			Scans indicate no other life-forms
			on the planet.

					PICARD
			I would not expect any. Judging
			from the severity of bombardment,
			I doubt any Iconians survived.

	Picard claps his hands and briskly rubs them together
	as he approaches the console.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FOUR     37.

34   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Well, Mister Data, let us see if we
			can make sense of this.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Picard studies the alien writing as Data joins him.

					PICARD
			This is very reminiscent of
			Dinasian.

					DATA
			Yes, sir. There are also
			similarities to Dewan and Iccobar.

					PICARD
			Is it possible that they are all
			branches of a language family
			beginning with Iconian?

					DATA
			Yes.

					PICARD
			Run a comparison between simple,
			basic words in Dinasian, Dewan
			and Iccobar. Let's see if we
			can't reconstruct a common root
			language.

	Data goes into his analysis mode.

					DATA
			Accessing.

34A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Troi and Riker are in the Command Chairs. Williams
	stands tensely at Tactical. Wesley is at Ops. A
	supernumerary mans Conn.

					RIKER
			You're jumpy.

					TROI
			The tension on the ship is very
			high.

      STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR 38-40.         

34A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What's your recommendation?

					TROI
			Give everyone something else to
			think about, some place to focus
			their attention.

					RIKER
			All right, let's consider
			evacuation.

					TROI
				(surprised)
			To the planet?

					RIKER
			It's risky with Taris sitting
			out there -- it's probably
			impossible to pull off, but it
			will give everyone something
			to do. You go and start
			organizing it.

					TROI
			But you will need me if you
			have to negotiate with Taris
			again.

					RIKER
			I'll manage. Right now
			they're more important.

	Troi exits.

35   OMITTED

36   INT. ICONIAN CONTROL ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Worf are studying the console. Data comes
	out of his analysis mode.

					DATA
			Captain, your original hypothesis
			was correct. Iconian is the
			parent tongue for a language
			family consisting of Dewan,
			Iccobar and Dinasian. I have
			constructed a basic working
			understanding through a comparison
			of common root words such as
			mother, father, food, death,
			child, home, tribe, pain, love,
			mine, yours, ours --

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FOUR     40A.

36   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Data, Data, Data -- the point.

					DATA
			You do understand that my
			interpretation of the symbols will
			not be exact?

					PICARD
			Yes, let's get on with it.

					DATA
				(pointing to a set of
				 symbols)
			This would appear to be the manual
			override.

	He touches the keys, and a LOW HUMMING fills the room.
	The light within the globe intensifies. Worf stiffens
	with hand on phaser. Suddenly rays lance out from the
	globe. Our people react. The rays strike the panels
	on the back wall and intersect in the room to form the
	gateway. It spins slowly. Each time it comes around,
	a new image appears through the opening. It makes one
	full revolution every couple of minutes. Appearing is
	a courtyard of a house with an alien-colored sky, a
	desert scene with a city in the distance, a street with
	iron balconies and pastel stucco walls, a grassy field
	(and eventually the Enterprise and the Romulan
	bridges). Picard walks forward and stares in wonder.

					DATA
			That was not manual override.

					PICARD
				(to himself)
			Demons of Air and Darkness,
			indeed.

					WORF
			What is that?

					PICARD
			A gateway.

					WORF
			The scenes could be holographic
			images.

       STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FOUR 40BB.         

36   CONTINUED: (2)

	Data steps forward and thrusts his arm through the
	gate. From his elbow down, the arm is gone. Picard
	reacts quickly to this foolishness. Leaping forward,
	he grabs Data by the shoulders and pulls him back just
	as the scene changes.

					PICARD
			Data, that was very foolish.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FOUR     40B.

36   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			But we have established it is
			not a holograph. If I step
			through and investigate, we would
			determine whether it is truly a
			gateway.

					PICARD
			No, Data. You might not be able
			to get back, and I can't risk
			losing you.

					WORF
			If it's not illusion, this gate
			would seem to take you beyond the
			confines of this planet.

					PICARD
			Is this how the Iconians
			travelled? Stepping across light
			years as easily as we would cross
			a room? Those worlds might be
			in distant sectors of our galaxy.

	Picard takes a turn about the room, studying the
	gateway.

					PICARD
				(continuing; almost to
				 himself)
			This is what Varley feared. What
			he lost his life for.

					WORF
			Sir?

					PICARD
			The Romulans could turn this
			technology into a weapon.

					WORF
			Like the Iconians did.

					DATA
			No, I believe that to be
			incorrect. Captain, there is
			nothing in this room to indicate
			it was used as a military command
			center. It is much more akin to
			a transporter room.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/12/89 - ACT FOUR     40C.

36   CONTINUED: (4)

					WORF
			But the probe was hostile.

					PICARD
			We can't make that assumption.
			The probe's effect on the Yamato
			was devastating, but I suspect
			that was by accident rather than
			design.

					WORF
			We do know that the Iconians were
			conquerors.

					PICARD
			Do we? The little we know was
			passed down by the descendants
			of the people who attacked this
			world. I'm beginning to think
			the Iconians may have been the
			victims of some very bad press.

					DATA
			Sir?

					PICARD
			There's an unfortunate tendency
			in most cultures to fear what they
			don't understand. It is possible
			that their enemies, when confronted
			with this technology, were driven
			to attack the Iconians out of
			fear.

	Worf turns back to the gate to contemplate Picard's
	words. Picard and Data return to the console.
	Occasionally Data runs scans with his tricorder.
	Suddenly the bridge of the Enterprise appears.

					WORF
			Sir!

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FOUR     41.

36   CONTINUED: (5)

	The other two whirl at the note of urgency in his voice
	and have a brief glimpse of the Enterprise before it is
	replaced by an alien landscape. The Romulan bridge
	appears, vanishes; and we again have an alien
	landscape.

					WORF
			Was that really the Enterprise?

					PICARD
			I believe that it was. Gentlemen,
			we have a way home.
				(a beat)
			I think the Iconians might have
			outfoxed their enemies. Perhaps
			they didn't all die in the
			bombardment; some may have passed
			through this.

	Data runs more scans with his tricorder.

					DATA
			Sir, there is a vast underground
			power source which is controlled
			by this console.

	He points to a bank of lights which had not been lit
	previously, but are now glowing brightly.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			My triggering of the gateway has
			caused a dramatic upsurge in power
			levels.
				(runs more scans)
			Ah, I have access.

	Symbols appear on one side of the screens. Data
	studies them. He begins to input using the keys on
	the console.

					WORF
			Sir, the Enterprise again.

					PICARD
			Time the rotation.

     STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT FOUR     42.

36   CONTINUED: (6)

	Suddenly the globe emits a HIGH-PITCHED TONE followed
	by a beam of sickly green light. There is a SOUND OF
	CRACKLING as the ray envelops Data. It travels the
	length of his body, rendering him immobile. The energy
	flow stops, and Data -- stiff as a board -- starts to
	topple. He is caught by Worf who eases him to the
	floor. Data lies unmoving, eyes open but devoid of
	expression, staring at the ceiling.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE         43.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

37   INT. ICONIAN CONTROL ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard, seated on the floor, cradles Data.

					PICARD
			Data, respond.

	Data shudders, a shiver running from his head to his
	feet. Blinks.

					DATA
			Captain.

					WORF
			Are you all right?

					DATA
			No, I am damaged.

	Worf and Picard have gotten Data to his feet, but he
	is swaying drunkenly and can barely stand.

					PICARD
			How bad is it?

					DATA
			The Iconian program is attempting
			a rewrite of my basic software.
			Physical manifestations --

	Data abruptly cuts off and seems to go into analysis
	mode.

					WORF
			Sir, without him we have no hope
			of deciphering the program.

	We see Picard's terrible agony as he realizes that the
	Enterprise may be doomed.

					PICARD
			How long until the Enterprise
			reappears?

					WORF
			Six minutes if the cycle holds.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT FIVE         44.

37   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Stand ready, Mister Worf, and go
			through with Data. Geordi can
			learn from him. Maybe help him.

					WORF
			Sir, we have not yet established
			that that...
				(a gesture to the gate)
			... is truly a gateway.

					PICARD
			This will be the test.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
				(holding out a hand)
			Data, give me your tricorder.

	With a hand that shakes like a palsy victim, Data
	removes the tricorder. He then hesitates, moving his
	head like a questing stork.

					DATA
			Sir, what is your present
			location?

					PICARD
			I'm right in front of you... Data,
			what is it?

					DATA
			Please, take the tricorder. I
			am unable to sufficiently pinpoint
			your location to be able to hand
			it to you.

					PICARD
			You're blind.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	Picard takes the tricorder from Data's hand. He has
	to peel back the android's fingers because Data has
	such a grip on the device. Data's equilibrium is shot,
	and he walks in a tight circle around himself. He then
	collapses again.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE         45.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(handing the tricorder
				 to Worf)
			Destroy this.

					WORF
			But, sir, it contains the record
			of all that we have discovered
			here.

					PICARD
			And that is precisely why it must
			be destroyed. Time?

					WORF
			Three minutes.

					PICARD
				(to himself)
			I am running out of time. We
			all are.

	Picard kneels beside Data and pulls him up until the
	android is supported against his shoulder. Worf lays
	the tricorder on the floor of the chamber and fires his
	phaser at it. The tricorder VANISHES.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			This room and the technology
			contained in it must be destroyed.
			It cannot be allowed to fall into
			Romulan hands.

					DATA
			I understand...

					PICARD
			How! How do I do it? How can
			I destroy everything? Control
			room, the probes? All of it.

					DATA
			The... power... source.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE         46.

37   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I detonate it?

					DATA
			Yes.

					PICARD
				(giving Data a shake)
			How? What do I do?

					DATA
			The... probes.

					PICARD
			Probes... the probes. Launch?
			Do I launch the probes?

	Data nods.

					PICARD
				(continuing; to Worf)
			What's that going to do? Nothing.

					DATA
			Doors.

					PICARD
			Doors?

					WORF
			Perhaps the probes are in a
			launch bay.

	Data nods energetically.

					PICARD
			The doors will open automatically
			when the launch begins. I'd have
			to override.

					DATA
			Yes.

					PICARD
			The power source! The backwash
			from the rockets will spill into
			the main power grids and cause
			an overload.

					DATA
			Cor... rect.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT FIVE        46A.

37   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			Which control keys? Damn, I
			forgot you can't see.

					DATA
			Help.

	Picard rightly assumes that Data wants to be helped
	to the console. With Worf's help they get the Android
	to his feet and over to the console. This dialogue
	has to fly.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Describe.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE         47.

37   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			We're directly opposite the
			gateway. There is a rectangular
			screen.

					DATA
				(shakes his head)
			Left... one meter.

					PICARD
			Triangular screen. The lights
			directly above are solid amber.
			To the left red --

					DATA
			Cor... rect. Key... blue,
			amber... amber... red.

					PICARD
			That's the launch sequence?

	Data nods.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			How do I override the doors?

					DATA
			Blue, blue, blue.

					PICARD
			I hope you're not stuttering.
				(to Worf)
			I don't know how long a delay
			there will be between the launch
			and the detonation. I'll hold
			off keying the launch sequence
			until you're through the gate.
			How long until the Enterprise
			returns?

					WORF
			Almost time, sir. Captain, you
			will be killed.

					PICARD
			I'll go through the gate.

					WORF
			But where will you end up?

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT FIVE        47A.

37   CONTINUED: (6)

					PICARD
			Any place is going to be better
			than this room. Worf, I'm
			depending on you. Get Data back
			to the Enterprise. He may be
			their last hope.

	Worf helps Data. At the time expected, the bridge of
	the Enterprise appears and the Klingon steps through.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT FIVE         48.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Access panels are open. The bridge is a complete
	mess. Still mood lighting. People work at the various
	stations. Riker is overseeing this last-ditch effort.
	Worf and Data APPEAR.

					RIKER
			Worf! What happened? Where's
			the captain?

	Data makes small mewling little sounds, then falls
	silent.

					WORF
			We must take Data to Engineering.

	Worf shifts Data into a fireman's carry, and he and
	Riker start moving.

39   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	CLOSE UP on Geordi's hands as he runs scans on Data.
	PULL BACK to reveal Riker watching tensely. The
	scanner is emitting a steady beeping sound.

					GEORDI
			I don't know how to help him.
			But comparing recorded norms for
			Data to the current readings, it's
			clear that all his functions are
			going crazy. If we had an expert
			-- Maddox, or somebody --

	The steady blip of the scanner suddenly becomes a flat,
	steady tone; and the line goes flat.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			He's gone.

40   INT. ICONIAN CONTROL ROOM

	Picard keys in the launch sequence. A LOW HEAVY
	RUMBLING fills the room. A MECHANICAL, ALIEN-SOUNDING
	VOICE begins what is obviously a countdown.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				Kandar se. Kandar ere.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE         49.

41   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Only a few seconds have passed. Geordi reaches out
	and closes Data's eyes. Then abruptly the android's
	eyes reopen. Data sits up.

					GEORDI
			Data!

					RIKER
			What the hell?

					DATA
			Ah, I have access.

	Suddenly things begin to fall into place for Geordi.

					GEORDI
			The self-correcting mechanism --

					DATA
				(looking for Picard)
			Captain? Captain?

					GEORDI
			It's constantly kicking in to make
			minute adjustments in the
			positronic brain.

					DATA
			This is the Enterprise. How did
			I get here?

					RIKER
			He cleared the Iconian program
			from his own system. How?

					DATA
			Iconia? I was on Iconia. Now
			I am on the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			Geordi, this is critical. How?

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/12/89 - ACT FIVE        49A.

41   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Let me think for a second. There
			was an incompatible program
			running through Data's system, so
			the mechanism started searching
			for a way to keep him alive. The
			solution must have been a shutdown
			and a total wipe of all affected
			memory.

					DATA
			Query. What have I forgotten?

					RIKER
			One question. Can we do the same
			thing with the Enterprise?

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/09/89 - ACT FIVE         50.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			I don't see why not... but it will
			have to be a complete shutdown.
			We turn her off, effect a wipe
			of the Yamato log and every
			subsequent event since we
			downloaded it. I'll then reload
			all the ship's programs from the
			protected archives in the main
			core.

					RIKER
			Geordi, a shutdown means that the
			shields are going to be coming
			down too, and we're hanging nose
			to nose with a Romulan battle
			cruiser.

					GEORDI
			Hey, Commander, whether it's
			Romulan phasers or our own
			warp engines we're just as dead.

					RIKER
			Make it so.

	Geordi whirls to obey. Data is very confused, but he's
	still game and ready to be of help.

					DATA
			Can I help?

42   INT. ICONIAN CONTROL ROOM

	Picard is keying the override sequence. The RUMBLING
	becomes a ROAR. Suddenly the room is shaking. Steam
	erupts from the console. The countdown continues over
	this scene.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Kandar more, kandar sete, kandar
			ne.

43   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	A shot of the ship completely dark. Suddenly the
	lights come up on the vessel.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE         51.

44   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Riker walks in like a man with a purpose and hangs over
	the terminal.

					O'BRIEN
			All systems functioning.

					RIKER
			Lock on the captain and bring him
			back.

					O'BRIEN
			Scanning, sir. Got him.

45   INT. ICONIAN CONTROL ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Sparks are flying off the console. The room is
	shaking. Steam coming out of the walls. The gate is
	showing the bridge of the Enterprise. Picard runs for
	it, but at the last minute it switches to the bridge of
	the Romulan cruiser. Picard hesitates for an instant,
	then plunges through just as the globe shatters. Over
	all of this the countdown continues:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Kandar qetar, Kandar jet, kandar
			piqe, kandar...

46   INT. ROMULAN MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Taris stands in astonishment as Picard APPEARS. Her
	bridge is a disaster. Sparks off some of the consoles,
	etc. Two Romulan crewmembers with phasers move in on
	Picard. Over all there is a HOWLING KLAXON and lights
	flashing. A MONOTONOUS VOICE announces:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Setha-tri par trukatha.

47   INT. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM

					O'BRIEN
			I've lost him!

					RIKER
			Damn it!

					O'BRIEN
			Got him! Sir! He's on the
			Romulan ship.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE         52.

47   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			How the hell... never mind.
			Energize!

	O'Brien's hands as he engages the transporter.

48   INT. ROMULAN MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					TARIS
				(bitterly)
			You did this.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Setha-ki par trukatha.

					PICARD
			Did what?

					TARIS
			Activated the auto-destruct. I
			at least have the satisfaction
			that you will die with us.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Setha-mille par trukatha.

					PICARD
				(feeling the effects
				 of the transporter
				 kicking in)
			Not I think, today, Commander.

	He DEMATERIALIZES.

49   INT. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard BEAMS IN and plunges off the platform. Reaches
	over the console and hits the com:

					PICARD
			Bridge.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Get us out of here. The Romulan
			ship is set for auto-destruct and
			they can't deactivate it.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE        52A.

49   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Wait, sir.
				(to O'Brien)
			Open a hailing frequency.

	Picard steps back and regards his First Officer in
	puzzlement.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE         53.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					O'BRIEN
			Open, sir.

					RIKER
			Commander Taris, prepare to
			receive a transmission from our
			chief engineer. He'll instruct
			you on how to purge your system.

	A beat.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Commander, your transmission has
			been received and acknowledged.

					RIKER
			Now, Mister Data, warp speed please
			-- just in case Taris's engineer
			is not as efficient as Lieutenant
			La Forge.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir.
				(a beat)
			Captain, sensors picking up a
			large explosion on the surface
			of Iconia. It is equivalent to
			a force twelve hydrogen explosion.
			Blast radius is nine hundred
			kilometers.

	Picard and Riker begin walking toward the doors. Data
	continues to burble on over their dialogue:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			The dust particles entering the
			stratosphere will take an
			estimated seven months to fall
			back to the surface. The
			diminution in sunlight will have
			the effect of lowering average
			daily surface temperatures on
			Iconia by fifteen degrees
			Celsius.

					PICARD
			I see Data's back to normal.

					RIKER
			With a little touch of amnesia.

          STAR TREK: "Contagion" - REV. 01/11/89 - ACT FIVE        53A.

49   CONTINUED: (3)

	Picard pauses and surveys the lights, glances about the
	Transporter Room.

					PICARD
			It seems that everything is back
			to normal. Well done, Commander.

					RIKER
				(with a grin)
			Thank you, sir.

            STAR TREK: "Contagion" - 01/04/89 - ACT FIVE            54.

49   CONTINUED: (4)

	The two officers exit as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             




                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "The Royale" 
                          #40272-138 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Keith Mills 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                         FINAL DRAFT

                       JANUARY 10, 1989

           STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Royale" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             BELLBOY
                RIKER              ASSISTANT MANAGER
                DATA               TEXAS
                PULASKI            VANESSA
                TROI               DEALER
                GEORDI             MIKEY D
                WORF               CROUPIER
                WESLEY             
                O'BRIEN            Non-Speaking
                                   ROYALE HOTEL GUESTS
                Non-Speaking       
                CREWMEMBERS        

           STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Royale" 
                            
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     PLANET THETA EIGHT
              TRANSPORTER ROOM          SURFACE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
            THE ROYALE HOTEL
              LOBBY
              CASINO
              SEVENTH FLOOR HALLWAY
              RICHEY'S SUITE

         STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Royale"  
                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around an ice-green planet with swirling white
	cloud patterns.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Ship's log, stardate 42625.4,
			First Officer Riker reporting.
			We have achieved orbit around
			Theta Eight...

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON WESLEY

	at helm, DATA at Ops, WORF at his Tactical position.

3    MOVE PAST THEM SLOWLY

	as RIKER walks from Command to the Aft Science Station
	where GEORDI is studying a sensor readout screen of
	the planet's atmosphere and surface.

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... the planet furthest from its
			sun in this previously unmapped
			solar system. It is a world of
			ruthless realities: particularly
			harsh, barren, and inhospitable...

4    ANGLE UP ON GEORDI'S FACE

	reflecting the screen's amber light. Riker STEPS INTO
	FRAME behind him...

					RIKER (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Our reason for being here -- a
			passing Klingon cruiser reported
			discovering pieces of a strange
			vessel in the upper atmosphere.
			We've come to investigate...

         STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - TEASER         2.

4    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(studying the screen)
			Nasty. Nitrogen... methane...
			liquid neon. Surface temperature
			minus two hundred and ninety-one
			degrees Fahrenheit. Winds up to
			three hundred and twelve meters
			per second.

					RIKER
			Not exactly a vacation planet,
			eh?

					GEORDI
			Uh uh. Not unless you like
			ammonia tornadoes. Or orange
			lightning bolts for that matter.

					RIKER
				(smiling)
			Not my cup of tea. Found anything
			artificial in the atmosphere?

					GEORDI
			Nothing so far. We're just coming
			around to the night side now.

					RIKER
			Keep me informed. The sooner we
			identify what the Klingons think
			they saw, the sooner we can get
			the hell out of here.

					GEORDI
			Sounds good to me.

5    STAY ON GEORDI

	as Riker walks away. He shakes his head as more data
	return from the surface of Theta Eight...

					GEORDI
				(to himself)
			Nasty.

6    INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	PICARD sits on a chair staring at a tabletop viewer.
	It has a number of equations and theorems on it -- like
	a present-day blackboard. The door CHIMES.

         STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - TEASER         3.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Come.

	Riker ENTERS, looks at the viewscreen.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Fermat's last theorem. Familiar
			with it?

					RIKER
			No. I'm afraid I spent too many
			math classes daydreaming about
			being on a starship.

					PICARD
			It's intriguing. When Fermat died
			they found scrawled in the margin
			of his notes that he had found
			a "remarkable proof."
				(beat)
			Unfortunately he never lived to
			write it down. And for the last
			eight hundred years people have
			been trying to rediscover it.

					RIKER
			And that includes you?

					PICARD
			I find the process relaxing.

					RIKER
				(changing the subject)
			We've detected debris of some sort
			in a loose orbit.

					PICARD
			Can you identify?

					RIKER
			I suggest we beam a section aboard
			for analysis.

					PICARD
			Make it so, Number One.

7    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	ENTERS and goes to where Riker is standing by the
	platform. He nods to O'BRIEN standing at the console.

         STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - TEASER         4.

7    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Energize.

	Riker explains as a piece of the debris begins to
	MATERIALIZE:

					RIKER
			We've locked onto something with
			markings on it.

					PICARD
			What sort of markings?

					RIKER
			Uncertain, sir.

	A large chunk of jagged metal MATERIALIZES on the
	platform. It seems featureless, the color of brushed
	aluminum. Picard is intrigued -- he touches it and
	spots something as he turns it over...

					PICARD
			There's something here.

	Riker goes to see what Picard has found.

					PICARD
				(continuing; frowning)
			That symbol... Do you recognize
			it?

					RIKER
				(quietly stunned)
			Yes sir. I -- I think I do.

8    REVERSE ANGLE

	to see what they're seeing.

9    MOVE IN ON THE SYMBOL

	a white five-pointed star on a dark blue circular
	background intersected by red and white horizontal
	lines on either side.

	It is the insignia of the United States Air Force...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	seen from a different angle, still in orbit around
	Theta Eight.

11   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - PICARD

	Riker, Data and TROI are gathered to discuss the
	debris...

					DATA
			Metallic analysis bears out that
			the object in question was
			terrestrial in origin. Most
			likely late twenty-first century.

					PICARD
			But that's not possible. No ship
			of that time period could have
			come this far.

					DATA
			Nevertheless, that is what our
			tests indicate. And the markings
			we discovered are consistent with
			this hypothesis.

					TROI
			Any idea what destroyed it? An
			explosion of some sort?

					DATA
			Unknown.

					PICARD
			The question is, how did it get
			here?

	Picard's train of thought is interrupted by the
	INTERCOM...

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Captain. We've detected a large
			structure on the planet.

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        6.

12   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON SCREEN

	Wesley and the others are studying the sensor readout
	screen.

					DATA
			It is a building of some sort,
			situated on a plane of frozen
			methane, smack in the middle of
			a tremendous storm belt. It is
			incongruous; it simply should not
			be there!

					PICARD
			Are you certain it's artificially
			constructed?

					DATA
			Absolutely. The structure is
			surrounded by breathable air.

	Picard steps back, taking it all in.

					RIKER
			It's hard to accept...

					PICARD
			Yet it does seem to be down there.
			Is there a connection between the
			structure and the ship?

	No one seems to have an answer to this.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Suggestions?

					RIKER
				(small smile)
			Only one, sir. Suggest we go down
			and have a look.

					PICARD
			Form an away team, minimal
			complement.

13   MOVE IN

	on a thoughtful, determined Picard.

					PICARD
			Let's see if we can find the
			architects.

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        7.

14   OMITTED

15   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - ON DATA AND WORF

	checking equipment, standing on the transporter
	platform. Over at the transporter panel, O'BRIEN
	looks up.

					O'BRIEN
			Give me a moment, gents. We're
			dealing with an extremely narrow
			access point.

16   OMITTED

17   RIKER (OPTICAL)

	steps on platform.

					RIKER
			We're ready when you are...
				(then to Worf)
			Phasers on stun.

	They adjust their phasers. Riker looks to O'Brien.
	O'Brien nods.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Energize.

	O'Brien complies, and the party of three is BEAMED
	AWAY.

18   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DATA, WORF AND RIKER (OPTICAL)

	MATERIALIZE in a featureless black void. It is
	completely still, no sound, no movement. The calm is
	unnerving.

					RIKER
				(tense)
			Where are we?

	Data checks his tricorder.

					DATA
			Exactly where Geordi said we would
			be. The structure is directly
			behind us.

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        8.

18   CONTINUED:

	They all turn and look behind them. All they can see
	is blackness...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I am detecting vast ammonia storms
			raging mere kilometers away. Yet
			they do not appear to penetrate
			this breathable zone.

					RIKER
				(soft, awed)
			It's like the eye of a hurricane.

	Data has wandered toward where he believes the
	structure to be. He looks up, as though sensing the
	hugeness of the thing.

					DATA
			It is here. It must be here, yet
			we cannot see it.

19   INTERCUT WITH PICARD ON THE MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Enterprise, this is Commander
			Riker. We have arrived in a very
			unusual place... it is like being
			in the eye of a hurricane. It
			is completely calm, no sound, no
			movement, yet a few meters away
			a storm, which we can neither see
			nor hear, is raging.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Describe the structure.

					RIKER
			We can't see it.

					WORF
			Commander, over here. I see
			something!

	Data and Riker hurry over to Worf. The Klingon has
	discovered an old-fashioned revolving door, seemingly
	situated in the middle of nothing. It turns slowly, as
	though beckoning them...

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        9.

19   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			What is this thing?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			What is it, Commander?

					RIKER
				(to Picard, amazed)
			I think it's a door. An antique.

					DATA
			Judging by its location, it may
			be an entrance to the structure
			we seek.

	The three of them exchange wary glances...

					RIKER
			Well... this is what we came here
			for.
				(to Picard)
			Captain, we are entering the
			structure.

	Riker cautiously steps in and the revolving door
	automatically turns to the right. Riker disappears
	into the darkness, and when the door stops revolving he
	is gone. Worf looks at Data and then follows suit.
	Data follows him...

20   INT. ROYALE LOBBY - DATA

	steps out of the revolving door and joins the others
	inside the structure. They are standing on a garish
	carpet, scarlet with gold trim. All are looking around
	incredulously as we HEAR THE SOUND OF A SLOT MACHINE
	hitting a jackpot and the tumult of a casino in full
	swing.

21   ANGLE TO REVEAL THEIR WHEREABOUTS

	inside the lobby of a small Vegas-style hotel, roughly
	our time period. To their right is a front desk beside
	some elevators. To the left is a modest casino with
	blackjack tables, crap tables and roulette wheels, all
	flanked by a row of slot machines and a lounge with a
	piano player.

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        10.

21   CONTINUED:

	There is a bustle of activity on all sides. People are
	gambling, hotel workers are scurrying about. No one
	is paying much attention to the three stunned
	strangers. Riker touches his communicator.

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. We have
			entered the structure.
				(then, realizing)
			We're not getting through.

22   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PICARD

	stands between Wesley and an n.d. crewmember at Conn
	and Ops. Troi can be seen sitting at the Command
	Section with Geordi still at the Aft Station.

					PICARD
			Where's that interference
			originating?

					GEORDI
			From the source, sir. Cause...
			unknown.

					PICARD
			Lock onto the landing party.
			Have the Transporter Room prepare
			to beam them up.

	Geordi shakes his head as he studies the screen...

					GEORDI
			We can't distinguish them as long
			as they're inside that structure.

					PICARD
			Can they hear us?

					GEORDI
			We've got to recalibrate all
			frequencies.

					PICARD
			Make it so.

23   INT. ROYALE LOBBY - RIKER

	is touching his communicator, frustrated.

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        11.

23   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Without radio contact, we should
			leave immediately.

					RIKER
			Agreed. We'll make a preliminary
			sweep of this environment and then
			return.

	A BELLBOY, a Latino in his mid-twenties, nervously
	looks them over as if he is expecting someone else.

					BELLBOY
			Checking in, gentlemen? You'll
			have to go to the front desk.

	He indicates the front desk and then moves off before
	our people can respond. What follows plays off the
	point of view of Riker and the others. Riker thinks
	about what he said and then heads for the front desk.
	Worf and Data follow him, still looking around in
	wonder.

	A SLIGHTLY BUILT MAN WITH PERFECT HAIR stands behind
	the counter, underneath a sign that says REGISTRATION.
	The name tag on his lapel reads "ASSISTANT MANAGER."
	He's the type of assistant manager we've all met at
	one time or another: polite in a routine, impersonal
	and annoying way, fastidious and slightly effeminate.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Welcome, gentlemen. Have a nice
			trip?

	Riker looks at Worf quizzically.

					RIKER
			Uh... Do you know us?

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			We've been expecting you. A trio
			of foreign gentlemen.

					RIKER
			We're from the United Federation
			of Planets --

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Of course. Welcome to The Hotel
			Royale...

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        12.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

	The Bellboy comes up beside the assistant manager,
	interrupting:

					BELLBOY
				(urgently)
			Did Rita call?

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			No -- and for your own good you
			had better quit thinking about
			Rita.

					BELLBOY
			I'm not afraid of him.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Then you're a fool. Everybody
			with any sense is afraid of Mikey
			D.

					BELLBOY
				(waves off the thought
				 of Mikey D)
			If Rita calls -- you let me know.

	He then turns and walks away.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
				(confidentially to
				 Riker)
			The kid's just askin' for trouble
			-- Rita's too much for him to
			handle, and Mikey D will plant
			his face in the pavement.
				(then, handing them
				 to Riker)
			Now, here are your room keys and
			some complimentary casino chips.
			Enjoy!

	Riker and Worf don't know what any of this means.

					WORF
			What is this place? How did a
			being like you get here?

	The assistant manager finally looks up.

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        13.

23   CONTINUED: (3)

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Why this is the Royale, of
			course. And my personal life is
			really none of your business,
			thank you.

	He looks back down again...

					RIKER
			What he means is, what planet
			is this?

	The assistant manager SIGHS and faces Riker...

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			I beg your pardon?

					RIKER
			This planet. What do you call
			it?

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
				(rolling his eyes)
			Earth.
				(very dry)
			What do you call it?

	Riker and Worf are stunned to hear him mention Earth.

					WORF
			We call it Theta Eight.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			How charming.

	This time the assistant manager spins and begins to
	EXIT the area behind the desk.

					DATA
			Commander...

					RIKER
			Yes Data?

					DATA
				(reading from his
				 tricorder)
			None of these people... are
			emitting life signs.

					WORF
			You mean they're not alive?

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT ONE        14.

24   OMITTED

25   MOVE IN ON RIKER

	looking around at the "people" moving about the lobby
	with more than a little concern.

					RIKER
				(more to himself)
			Then what are they?...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT TWO        15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

26   INT. ROYALE LOBBY - THE AWAY TEAM

	are still examining their unexpected surroundings -- studying
	the movements of the hotel's seeming
	inhabitants.

					WORF
				(to Data)
			These beings... are they machines,
				(eyes narrow)
			or mere illusions, designed to
			deceive us?

					DATA
				(studying tricorder)
			Not illusions, Lieutenant. They
			do exist, but they do not register
			as either man or machine.

	Just then, a cheerful, burly, MIDDLE-AGED MAN wearing
	a huge tan-colored Stetson (we'll call him TEXAS) comes
	out of the elevator behind Data. The android turns
	his tricorder on him...

					DATA
				(continuing)
			For example, this creature
			exhibits no DNA structure.

	Texas overhears and replies in a Texas twang...

					TEXAS
			Look who's talkin'.
				(to Riker)
			He sounds just like my ex-wife.

	Texas shakes his head and mutters to himself as he
	hobbles OUT OF FRAME. We can hear him BELLOW OUT as
	he reaches the casino O.S.

					TEXAS
				(continuing)
			Aaaaall right!! Time to get back
			to business!

					DATA
			What sort of business do you
			suppose he is getting down to?

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT TWO        16.

26   CONTINUED:

	Curious, Data wanders toward the casino. Worf and
	Riker wander with him, as we:

									GO TO:

27
thru	OMITTED
29

30   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard stands and walks to the Aft Station, where
	Wesley and Geordi are working on something together.

					PICARD
			Status report?

					WESLEY
			We're attempting to employ
			alternate encoding schemes.

					GEORDI
			There are hundreds of possible
			combinations, Captain.

					PICARD
			Is there an intelligence causing
			the interference?

					GEORDI
			Impossible to tell, Captain.

	Troi looks at Picard, concerned.

31   INT. ROYALE CASINO - ENTRANCE - THE AWAY TEAM

	are standing at the edge of the casino. We can hear
	occasional SHOUTS OF ENTHUSIASM AND DESPAIR from the
	gaming tables. Data quietly walks up to a table where
	TWO HIGH-ROLLERS are playing blackjack surrounded by
	onlookers and supporters.

	THE DEALER is a twenty-eight year old black man, cool
	and laid back. Texas sits to his right, while VANESSA
	sits to his left.

	Texas notices Data and motions him to come up beside
	him. The dealer shuffles his decks as Texas converses
	with the android, Data holding his complimentary chips
	in his hand.

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT TWO        17.

31   CONTINUED:

					TEXAS
			You're new around here, aren't
			you?

					DATA
			Yes. I have certainly never
			visited this place, or its true
			counterpart, before.

					TEXAS
				(re the game)
			Sit down, boy. I'll show you how
			this game is played.
				(re Data's chips)
			Go ahead. Ante up.

	Texas does just that; Data follow suit. The dealer
	has just finished shuffling. He slides the deck toward
	Data... and waits.

					DATA
				(to Texas, frowning)
			It seems he expects something of
			me.

					VANESSA
			He wants you to cut the cards.

					DATA
			Ah, is this poker?

					TEXAS
			No, it's blackjack.

					DATA
			Also known as twenty-one, a
			number which defines the object
			of the game. Tens and picture
			cards are worth ten, ace -- one
			or eleven -- the other cards face
			value. The dealer must hit
			seventeen -- five cards under pays
			double.

					TEXAS
			Not at this joint -
				(to dealer)
			Run 'em, boy. And make 'em
			friendly. There's no bread in
			the house.

32
thru	OMITTED
37

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT TWO        18.

38   WIDE ANGLE

	The dealer deals. The other players look at their two
	cards and the dealer shows a ten.

					TEXAS
				(to Vanessa)
			Aren't you going to look at your
			hand?
				(aside to Data)
			Poor girl needs to win.

	Vanessa has a ten and a five.

					VANESSA
			Fifteen - do I hit, Texas, or
			stand?

					TEXAS
			If you've got to win -- then you've
			got to hit.

					VANESSA
			Hit me.

	The Dealer slides her a new card -- a jack.

					VANESSA
				(continuing)
			Damn!

	She flips her cards toward the dealer; she's gone over.
	Vanessa's spirits sink.

					TEXAS
			Hit me.

	Dealer flips over a nine; Texas nonchalantly turns his
	cards - a ten and a deuce.

					TEXAS
				(continuing)
			Twenty-one -- a winner.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Having fun, Data?

39   ANGLE TO INCLUDE RIKER

	now standing with Worf among the onlookers. Data is
	quickly self-conscious.

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT TWO        19.

39   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Fun, sir? While there is a
			certain amount of enjoyment
			involved I was mainly conducting
			research into --

					RIKER
			-- Save it, Data. We're getting
			out of here.

					DATA
			Understood, sir.

					DEALER
			Hey, you're holding up the game.

					RIKER
			Our apologies. Come on, Data.

	Riker and Worf turn to exit the casino. Data follows
	after, nodding at the other players and remembering
	to take his two chips.

40   INT. ROYALE LOBBY - THE AWAY TEAM

	approach the revolving door through which they came
	into the Royale. Riker enters it first, followed by
	Data and Worf. Much to their surprise, they find
	themselves exiting right back into the lobby. They
	are all disconcerted...

					RIKER
			Try it again.

	And they try again... and come back out in the lobby
	again.

					DATA
			Sir, there is no other exit point.
			Unless we can find another way...
			it seems we are trapped here.

	Worf reacts, frustrated, claustrophobic; Riker puts a
	steadying hand on his shoulder as he fights his own
	fears, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT TWO        20.

41   OMITTED

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       21.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

A42	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around the planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			remain in orbit around Theta
			Eight, still out of contact with
			the away team.

42   INT. ROYALE CASINO - RIKER AND DATA

	stand at the edge of the casino, watching the goings on
	from afar; Riker's concerned, Data's interested. Worf
	approaches, frustrated.

					WORF
			Phasers are totally ineffective
			on all surfaces.

					DATA
				(to Riker, showing his
				 own variety of concern
				 now)
			I am checking options... they
			seem quite limited --

					RIKER
			We don't have any. If we're ever
			going to get out of here, we'll
			have to do it on our own.
				(then, heading off)
			I'm going to get some answers out
			of that desk clerk...

	Riker strides off toward the front desk, as we:

									GO TO:

43   INT. ROYALE LOBBY - FRONT DESK - THE BELLBOY

	is beside himself with anxiety, waiting for the proper
	moment before he does what he has to do. Finally, all
	eyes are diverted and he steps behind the bell
	captain's stand, opens a small drawer, and pulls out a
	snub-nosed .38. He checks the load, snaps the cylinder
	shut and slides the revolver into his waistband.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       22.

43   CONTINUED:

	He sighs with satisfaction, suddenly starting as the
	assistant manager puts a hand on his shoulder.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Are you crazy?

					BELLBOY
			Wrong. I'm finally getting some
			smarts --

	Riker approaches, quickly intrigued by the obvious
	intensity of the conversation.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			You think you're gonna scare Mikey
			D with that thing?

					BELLBOY
			I'm gonna make him leave Rita
			alone.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Kid, she's a big girl... and she's
			Mikey D's girl.

					BELLBOY
			Not any more. Not after tonight.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Look. I like you. I don't want
			to see you get hurt... especially
			over some dame --

					BELLBOY
				(bristling at that)
			Don't call her that!
				(then, eyes welling up
				 with anger)
			You'll see! You'll see how tough
			Mikey D is! He's nothin'!

	With that, the bellboy stomps off; Riker seizes the
	moment, quickly steps up to the assistant manager.

					RIKER
			I want some answers!

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			The concierge can help you with
			any --

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       23.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			We want out of here. Now.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			I'm afraid you've missed your
			check-out time. We do have our
			rules, you know.

					RIKER
			I mean out of the building. We
			want to get outside --

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			The Royale's exits are clearly
			marked.

					RIKER
			That's not good enough.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			If you have a complaint about the
			service you've received during
			your stay, you can always take
			it up with the manager.

					RIKER
			Fine! I'd like to see him
			immediately!

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
				(calm smile)
			I'm afraid the manager is very
			busy.

	Before the sssistant manager gives one of his typical
	non-answers, RIKER'S COMMUNICATOR UNEXPECTEDLY COMES
	ALIVE.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(heavy static)
			... Riker, can you read me?

	Riker hits his communicator:

					RIKER
			Yes, go ahead.

	Then, nothing. He tries again:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Enterprise?... Enterprise?...

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       24.

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON PICARD AND TROI

	standing behind Wesley and Geordi.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
				(through static)
			... Enterprise...

					PICARD
				(into com)
			Why haven't you left the
			building, Number One?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
				(through static)
			... Tried... Trapped here... No
			immediate danger...

45   INT. ROYALE LOBBY - NEAR ELEVATOR - RIKER

	is conversing with the Enterprise; behind him, the
	assistant manager is peering over, covertly listening
	in.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Something at your location is
			interfering with our exchange...
			Working on the problem...

	Picard's voice is completely drowned out by the static.

46   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PICARD

	is frustrated.

					WESLEY
			These frequencies aren't
			working.

					PICARD
				(sharply)
			Then find another.

					WESLEY
			Yes sir.

	Picard returns to Command -- sighing with exasperation
	as he sits down.

					PICARD
				(to himself)
			What is going on down there?

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       25.

47   INT. ROYALE LOBBY - NEAR REGISTRATION DESK

	Data is back at it with his tricorder, aiming it up
	toward the ceiling...

					DATA
				(studying tricorder)
			Commander... I am picking up
			something most unusual in another
			section of this structure.
			Indications of DNA.

					RIKER
			Where?

					DATA
			Thirty-one point nine meters
			above and to the right of us.

					WORF
				(indicates elevators)
			Perhaps those turbolifts could
			take us there.

48   INT. ROYALE - SEVENTH FLOOR HALLWAY - THE AWAY TEAM

	move down the hallway -- Data using his tricorder like
	a Geiger counter. He pauses in front of a door marked
	"727."

					DATA
			The reading I got is behind this
			door.

49   ANGLE ON THE DOOR TO ROOM 727

	Riker's hand COMES INTO FRAME. It hesitates for a
	moment... and then knocks... and knocks again. There
	is no response, so he opens the door.

50   INT. ROYALE - RICHEY'S SUITE

	is typical of what you'd find in a Vegas hotel. The
	lights are on, the shades drawn, there is no sense of
	movement; however, there is someone apparently sleeping
	in the bed (we can see hair on a pillow as well as a
	body buried under the covers).

					DATA
			My reading is intensifying.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       26.

50   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Life signs?

					DATA
			None.

	Riker moves forward and pulls the cover off the body.

51   CLOSE ON WHAT IS SHOCKINGLY REVEALED

	a skeletal figure -- long dead and decaying. Riker
	recoils...

					DATA
			Definitely human. Male.

					RIKER
			Looks like the poor devil died
			in its sleep.

					WORF
			What a terrible way to go.

	Worf has moved to the window...

					DATA
			He has been dead for two hundred
			eighty-three years. The lack of
			any advanced decomposition is
			attributable to the sterile
			environment.

					WORF
			Commander, look here.

	Worf pulls back the drapes, revealing a garish neon
	sign blinding us to anything beyond its surreal imagery
	of a long-legged cowgirl. Data crosses to a closet
	in b.g.

					WORF
			Is that... this "Las Vegas" you
			spoke about?

					RIKER
			I believe that's what the
			illusion is meant to be.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       27.

51   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(moving, looking around
				 the room)
			Why would anyone go to all this
			trouble? It's all just... window
			dressing for a dead man.

	Data pulls out a pale-blue, sleek, one-piece space
	suit. There's an American flag stitched on the right
	sleeve.

					DATA
			Is this significant, sir?

					RIKER
			American. Fifty-two stars -- that
			would date it between 2053 and
			2079 A.D.

	Riker examines the suit and finds a name embroidered
	on the chest area.

					RIKER
				(continuing;
				 reading name)
			Colonel S. Richey.

	Riker looks at the skeleton and somehow feels sad...

					RIKER
				(continuing; soft)
			Rest in peace, Colonel.

	Riker's communicator comes alive again and Picard can
	be heard clearly now.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to Riker.

					RIKER
			Finally.
				(touches communicator)
			Riker. Go ahead.

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Troi are standing behind Wesley and Geordi
	at Science Two.

					PICARD
			What's your situation?

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       28.

52   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We are locked in a structure made
			to resemble twentieth century
			Earth -- all efforts to exit have
			failed.

					PICARD
			We can't transport.

					RIKER
			I assumed as much. Captain, we
			have located the remains of a
			human.

53   INT. ROYALE - RICHEY'S SUITE - ON RIKER

					RIKER
			Request identity scan on a
			Colonel Richey, American, first
			initial S., roughly same time
			period.

54   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SAME SETTING

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We also need a computer library
			check on hotel known as the
			Royale; possible location, Las
			Vegas, Nevada, circa twenty-first
			century.

	Static overwhelms Riker's voice, terminating
	communication. Picard turns to Geordi and Wesley...

					PICARD
			Get on it.

55   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

56   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WESLEY

	calls over to Picard:

					WESLEY
			Information retrieved, Captain --

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       29.

56   CONTINUED:

	Picard steps over to a search/file screen which is
	sizzling with readout. He studies it for a beat, then
	intones:

					PICARD
			Colonel Stephen Richey was the
			commanding officer of the
			explorer ship Charybdis which
			had a terrestrial launch date of
			7-23-2067. It was the first
			manned attempt to travel beyond
			the confines of the Euclidian
			solar system. Its telemetry
			system failed and it was never
			heard from again...
				(then, intrigued)
			Why is this of interest, Number
			One?

	There is no com response from Riker:

					GEORDI
			The frequency scramble remains
			unpredictable, sir...

	Picard sighs with the frustration of being out of touch
	with his away team while:

57   INT. ROYALE - RICHEY'S SUITE - RIKER AND DATA

	react to the information they just got on Richey as
	Worf steps up with something in his hands.

					WORF
			Commander? Some curiosities...

					RIKER
				(taking them from Worf)
			Books... A novel...
				(reading the cover)
			"The Royale Hotel"...
				(hands it to Data)
			Summarize.

	Data smiles, takes the paperback, stares down at it as
	he literally lets the pages fan past his eyes. That
	done, he looks up at Riker with:

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       30.

57   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The story of a group of compulsive
			gamblers caught up in the web of
			crime, corruption and deceit spun
			by nefarious lothario Mikey D who
			appears only at the climax to be
			brought to his knees by a
			heartbroken bellboy. There is
			a subplot about an older man
			conspiring with a younger woman
			to murder her husband while
			squandering her inheritance. The
			writing is elementary, the
			plotting predictable, the
			characters one-dimensional. The
			only thing of interest, quite
			honestly, is the intriguing
			setting, that of a Las Vegas
			gambling casino-hotel --

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			This novel... and everyone in
			it you've just described...
			that's this hotel...

	Riker picks up the other small book now.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			This... this appears to be a
			diary... but with only one
			entry...
				(reading from it with
				 great interest now)
			"I write this in the hope that
			it will someday be read by human
			eyes... I can only surmise at this
			point, but apparently our
			exploratory shuttle was
			contaminated by an alien life-form
			which infected and killed all
			personnel except myself. I
			awakened to find myself here in
			The Royale Hotel... and for the
			last thirty-eight years I have
			survived here.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT THREE       31.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER (Cont'd)
			"I have come to understand that
			this place was created for me
			out of some sense of guilt,
			presuming that the novel we had
			on board was in fact a guide to
			our preferred lifestyle and social
			habits. Obviously, they thought
			this was the world from which I
			came. I hold no malice toward
			my benefactors... they could not
			possibly know the hell they have
			put me through, for it was such
			a badly written book, filled with
			endless cliche and shallow
			characters. I shall welcome death
			when it comes... "

	Riker looks up at Data and Worf, who realize:

					RIKER
			Then that is why... all of this
			is here. But why can't we get
			out?

	And as they all react to that, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       32.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

58   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around the planet.

59   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard is there with Geordi and PULASKI.

					PICARD
			Suppose we phaser a slice in the
			field which surrounds the
			structure?

					GEORDI
			Yes...

					PULASKI
			That would mean the atmosphere
			of the planet would instantly rush
			in.

					PICARD
			How long would they live under
			those conditions?

					PULASKI
			A minute -- maybe less.

					PICARD
			But you could revive them.

					PULASKI
			Well, that would depend on how
			long they were exposed, how soon
			I got to them, but Captain
			realistically... I wouldn't give
			them much of a chance. I'm a
			doctor -- not a magician.

					PICARD
			I understand the risk, but I will
			not warp off and leave them.
				(to Geordi)
			Make your preparations.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir.

	Off Pulaski's reaction:

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       33.

60   INT. ROYALE - RICHEY'S SUITE

	The away team is searching the room for any other clues
	when the PHONE RINGS. Worf looks to the others and
	then awkwardly picks it up after figuring out how to
	separate the receiver from the rest of the phone.

					WORF
				(into phone)
			Yes?
				(listens, frowns, turns
				 to others)
			There is a female voice asking
			if we want... "room service."

	Data and Riker look at one another -- they have no idea
	how to answer that question.

					DATA
			I believe they are asking if we
			want the room cleaned.

					RIKER
			Tell them no.

					WORF
				(into phone)
			No.

	Worf listens to the response, shows surprise, and then
	hangs up.

					RIKER
			What'd she say?

					WORF
			She said... "The kitchen's open
			twenty-four hours if we change
			our minds."

	Data cocks his head, puzzled.

					RIKER
			I'm going to explore the other
			floors; you two go down to the
			lobby, see if we've missed
			anything. Talk to the other
			"guests" -- try and find out who
			and what they are.

61   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       34.

62   INT. ROYALE CASINO - BLACKJACK TABLE - THE DEALER

	looks up from his deal toward the entrance to the
	casino.

63   ANGLE ON DATA AND WORF

	just walking into the casino. Data turns to Worf...

					DATA
			I suggest we separate and blend
			in with these beings. Casual
			queries offered in an
			inconspicuous manner might prove
			most fruitful.

					WORF
			What?

	Data shrugs.

					DATA
			Mingle, Worf. Mingle.

	Data walks off into the casino leaving Worf to ponder
	just how he plans to mingle.

64   INT. ROYALE CASINO - DATA

	has wandered up to the "21" table where Vanessa and
	Texas are still playing. Data comes up beside Texas.
	Vanessa is looking more desperate, Texas more
	confident, just as the dealer reveals his hole card.
	Blackjack. Vanessa sags:

					VANESSA
			How much do I have left?

					TEXAS
			Honey, it's bad luck to count your
			chips at the table...

	Data sits beside Texas, cocks his head.

					DATA
			If I might inquire, where are you
			from, sir?

					TEXAS
			Lubbock, Texas.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       35.

64   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			How did you get here?

					TEXAS
			To Vegas? Drove. Got a
			ninety-six caddy with only eighty
			thousand miles on her.

					DATA
			And where is your automobile now?

	The Dealer deals a round. Comes to Vanessa.

					DEALER
			Hit?

	She slides her cards under her chips; she's pat.

					TEXAS
			It's out front, I suppose. What
			the hell difference does it make?

					DATA
			Could you take me there?

	The Dealer reveals his hole card. Blackjack again.

					VANESSA
				(to Texas)
			I'm losing my shirt here --

					TEXAS
				(ignoring her; to Data)
			Now son, why would I wanna do
			that? Can't you see I'm tryin'
			to to help this little lady?

					DATA
			I do not believe you could go to
			your car, even if it truly exists.
			You are trapped inside the Royale,
			just as I am.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       36.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					TEXAS
				(chuckling)
			Sure does feel that way when
			you're losin', doesn't it? But
			right now we're tryin' to turn
			this lady's wagon and win back
			some lost change. Otherwise she's
			goin' to be in a desperate
			situation with nowhere to turn.
				(with a wink to Data)
			Well, almost nowhere.

	The dealer deals again while Texas lets his hand run
	suggestively down her arm.

65   SCENE

	Vanessa looks at her cards. She's got thirteen. The
	dealer has a five showing.

					VANESSA
			I stay, right?

					TEXAS
			I wouldn't.

	The woman is so desperate now -- all her money -- what
	little that's left -- is on the line.

					DATA
			The odds favor standing pat.

	Texas is confused -- it's as though no one has ever
	interfered before.

					VANESSA
			What do I do?

	The dealer is getting impatient.

					DEALER
			You want a card or what?

	Vanessa looks from Data to Texas. Then she looks at
	the dealer and nods "yes." The dealer lays down a card -- it's
	a king.

					VANESSA
			Too many.

	She turns and looks at Texas.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       37.

65   CONTINUED:

					VANESSA
				(continuing)
			That's everything I had. I've
			lost it all. What am I going to
			do?

	Texas puts his arm around her shoulders and pats her
	gently.

					TEXAS
			There, there...

	Then he looks up at Data with another knowing wink.

66   INT. ROYALE LOBBY

	Worf joins Riker at the registration desk. The
	assistant manager is talking with the bellboy. Both
	are agitated -- nervous -- expectant. Suddenly both look
	at the door. Their eyes widen.

67   RIKER AND WORF

	turn to see:

68   DOORWAY

	Through the revolving door comes a hard-looking man --
	MIKEY D -- it's obvious he's got murder on his mind.

69   RIKER AND WORF

	as they look from Mikey D to the bellboy.

70   SCENE

	The bellboy moves off to the side -- he's young and
	scared, but he's not the kind to back down. (All of
	this has to be played through the eyes of Riker and
	Worf.)

					MIKEY D
			You were told.

	The bellboy nods.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       38.

70   CONTINUED:

					BELLBOY
			It's not for you to make the
			call... it's for Rita.

					MIKEY D
			She sent me to tell you.

	Mikey moves slightly to the side -- a gunfighter looking
	for an edge.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Boys -- we can't afford to have
			any trouble here -- take it
			outside.

					MIKEY D
			Yeah -- I like that... come on,
			baggage man... let's you and me
			take it outside.

	The bellboy hesitates.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Watch yourself.

					BELLBOY
			Don't worry.

	The bellboy moves his hand back to where he has stashed
	his gun.

71   RIKER

	He looks from the bellboy to Mikey D.

72   MIKEY D

	He smiles. His hand also moves.

73   RIKER AND WORF

	Worf smells a firefight coming and his hand goes to his
	phaser. With a look, Riker tells Worf to stay out of
	this.

					RIKER
			It's all part of the novel. Don't
			interfere.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       39.

74   SCENE

	As the bellboy moves toward the door... Mikey D makes a
	little circling move -- just enough to get the angle.
	Without warning -- Mikey D pulls his gun and fires.
	It's loud and smoky. The bellboy falls. Mikey D
	quickly turns his attention on the room.

75   RIKER AND WORF

	Neither moves -- they are both mesmerized by what they
	are watching.

76   SCENE

	Mikey D looks over at the bellboy.

					MIKEY D
			You should have listened, kid
			no woman is worth dying for...
			killing for... but not dying for.

	Mikey D then turns and walks OUT of the hotel as Data
	walks up to:

77   RIKER AND WORF

	Riker reacts.

					RIKER
				(re Mikey D)
			How can he leave?

					DATA
			It is on page 244.

	Riker reacts, realizing:

					RIKER
			The book... Then... how does it
			end?

					DATA
			A bad love affair ends in a bloody
			shoot-out, the hotel gets bought
			out and life goes on... such as
			it is --

					RIKER
			The hotel gets bought? By whom?

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FOUR       40.

77   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(re the book)
			It is not very specific. The
			acquiring party is simply referred
			to as "foreign investors." Sale
			price, twelve point five million.

					RIKER
			That's how we're getting out.
			We're buying this place.

	Riker leads Data and Worf off and we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE       41.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

78   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around the mysterious Theta Eight.

79   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PICARD

	is in his Command Chair, weighing the impossible
	situation.

					PICARD
				(sighs with
				 frustration)
			Number One... If we don't take
			some action, make some attempt -- however
			dangerous it may be -- to
			rescue you, you may very
			well be lost to the confines of
			that conundrum for all eternity.
			That is certain death for you
			all... and that...
				(building angrily now)
			... that is unacceptable! We
			have set phaser focus with energy
			ratios sufficient to penetrate
			the structure --

					RIKER
			Hold on that. There may be
			another way. I'll keep you
			informed.

80
thru	OMITTED
83

84   ANGLE - DATA, RIKER, AND WORF AT THE CRAP TABLES

	where Data studies the action with curious intensity,
	taking it all in:

					DATA
			It is a question of decimal
			percentages. Quite simple, really
			if one bets with any sequential
			consistency.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE       42.

84   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Can you do it?

					DATA
			Certainly.

	Just then, someone moves aside to reveal Texas and
	Vanessa standing beside the away team.

					TEXAS
			C'mon, sugar, seven-come-eleven
			and we're on easy street --

	Vanessa rolls the dice and a monotone tells us:

					CROUPIER (O.S.)
			Snake eyes.

	Texas sags; she shoots daggers at him.

					VANESSA
			I'm almost broke!

					TEXAS
			Baby, relax! It's only money --

					VANESSA
			But if I lose it all, I won't
			even have a place to sleep.

					TEXAS
				(protective)
			Don't worry your pretty little
			head. I'd never let that happen.

	The croupier passes the dice to Data.

					CROUPIER
			It's your roll, sir...

	Riker urges him forward.

					RIKER
			Go to work.

	Data places one of his chips on the pass line.

					TEXAS
			Maybe this turkey'll change our
			luck --

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE       43.

84   CONTINUED: (2)

	She sighs heavily; Texas shoves several chips out
	behind Data's and now Data picks up the dice and
	awkwardly rolls them down the length of the table. The
	croupier barks out:

					CROUPIER
			Six. The point is six --

					TEXAS
			Six! Hell, my blind grandmother
			can make a six! Let 'er rip, boy!

	Data picks up the dice and rolls again, his face
	reflecting a sudden realization as we hear:

					CROUPIER
			Seven. Seven and out...

	Data's eyes widen as he sees his chips swept away by
	the croupier. At his side, Vanessa tries to pull away
	from Texas.

					VANESSA
			So much for your new turkey --

	Texas pulls her back to the table.

	Data turns to Riker and Worf as he picks the dice up
	again:

					DATA
			These cubes are improperly
			balanced. I believe that their
			final resting position is
			adversely affected --

	Riker reacts, realizing:

					RIKER
			Loaded dice.
				(then, to Data)
			Can you... "repair" them?

					DATA
			I believe so...

85   ANGLE - DATA'S FINGERS

	begin to apply android pressure to the dice.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE       44.

86   DATA

	blows on the dice and rolls again and now his face
	lights up with the sound of:

					TEXAS (O.S.)
			Seven! A winner!

	Data's money is quickly doubled; so is Vanessa's.
	They both like it.

					TEXAS
			Attaboy! Just do that a few more
			times and everybody's gonna get
			well --

	And as Data prepares to roll again now, we:

									GO TO:

87   THE ASSISTANT MANAGER

	as he walks to the table with a tray of $100,000
	placques. Data has quite a crowd around him now as
	he continues his hot streak.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
				(to croupier)
			Who has the dice?

	The croupier nods toward Data. At his side, Vanessa is
	doing just fine, with more money in front of her than
	she ever dreamed. Now, of course, Vanessa is all over
	Texas like a cheap suit.

					VANESSA
			Oh, Tex, darlin', you're
			brilliant!

					TEXAS
			Yeah. An' good lookin' too, huh?

	Worf studies the action, leans over to his comrades.

					WORF
				(to Riker)
			Isn't that enough?

					RIKER
			Almost. I don't want to be short,
			that's for sure...
				(then, to Data)
			You are keeping count?

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE       45.

87   CONTINUED:

	Data reaches down, touches the stack, pauses for a
	moment, then whispers:

					DATA
			Eleven point three million.
				(then, whimsically)
			Perhaps I will bet it all --

	Riker leans in to him, whispering urgently:

					RIKER
			No! Simply reach twelve million.

					DATA
			As you wish...

	With that, Data rolls one last time and we hear:

					ASSISTANT MANAGER (O.S.)
			The man has the touch.

	The croupier shoves more chips over to Data; Riker
	leans in to Data with:

					RIKER
			Now.

					DATA
				(to the Croupier)
			I would like to cash out, please.

	The croupier blanches; he turns to the assistant
	manager who steps up.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			I'm afraid you've broken the bank.
			That's over twelve million --

					RIKER
			Twelve point five million to be
			exact. The purchase price of
			this hotel.

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			That's impossible --

	Riker smiles, holds up the novel.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE       46.

87   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Wrong. We're the "foreign
			Investors" on page 244. We're
			buying you out, lock, stock, and
			barrel.
				(slides the chips toward
				 the pit boss)
			Consider it a "done deal."

	The assistant manager reacts, stupefied, not knowing
	how to react. Texas turns to them, wide-eyed.

					TEXAS
			Hey, y'know what? Y'all got
			style! I like that! Let me buy
			y'all a drink --

	Riker smiles at him, reaches into Texas's coat pocket
	and pulls out a big cigar. As he twirls it in his own
	mouth:

					RIKER
			Enjoy the game, friend. And don't
			let 'em change the dice on you.

	With that, Riker leads Worf and Data away through the
	crowd. The assistant manager, sweating nervously,
	shouts out:

					ASSISTANT MANAGER
			Wait! You can't leave!

					RIKER
			Oh yeah? Watch us.
				(then, wagging a finger
				 at him)
			Don't forget, we own the joint.

	Riker leads them toward the revolving door in the
	distance. Worf looks a bit worried, puffs himself up,
	anticipating a struggle with strange physical elements
	beyond his ken.

					WORF
			You're confident about this,
			Commander?

					RIKER
			Focus. Concentrate. See only
			where we want to BE, not where
			we are.

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE       47.

87   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			Ancient philosophical overtones
			of thought process... "Zen", I
			believe --

					RIKER
			We own the place... and we're
			walking through that door...

88
thru	OMITTED
91

91A  ANGLE - THE REVOLVING DOOR

	And as they approach the door, we see each of our away
	team members steel himself for the impossible... and
	they step into the revolving door and we:

									GO TO:

92   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - THE BLACK VOID

	envelops them once again. Riker smiles confidently as
	he intones:
					RIKER
			I think it's time to go home...

93   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PICARD

	smiles in relief as he hears those words. He turns to
	his crew.
					PICARD
			Transporter Room, we have a fix
			on our away team. Beam them up...
			and please be quick about it!

	Troi comes over to his side and shares his moment of
	relief as:

93A  EXT. PLANET SURFACE - THE AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	BEAMS UP and:

       STAR TREK: "The Royale" - 01/10/89 - ACT FIVE       48.

93B  THE REVOLVING DOOR

	continues its perpetual motion as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "Time Squared" 
                          #40272-139 
                              
                           Story by 
                    Kurt Michael Bensmiller 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              
                          Directed by 
                       Joseph L. Scanlan 


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Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.


                       REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        JANUARY 25, 1989

        STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Time Squared" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                           PICARD/P2          
                           RIKER              
                           DATA               
                           PULASKI            
                           TROI               
                           GEORDI             
                           WORF               
                           O'BRIEN            

                           Non-Speaking       
                             CREWMEMBERS

                           Voice-Over         
                             COMPUTER VOICE

        STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Time Squared" 
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              MAIN BRIDGE              SHUTTLECRAFT
                GEORDI'S ENGINEERING
                 STATION
              SHUTTLE BAY TWO
              CORRIDOR
              OUTSIDE SICKBAY
              SICKBAY
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TURBOLIFT
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              MAIN ENGINEERING
          
            SHUTTLECRAFT

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "Time Squared"    
                         
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves along at warp speed.

2    INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	RIKER has cleared a space on his desk and set up a
	little work station. He has a bowl and several
	strange-looking eggs. Some smaller containers with
	other ingredients and condiments for what appears to
	be an omelet. He breaks the last egg into the bowl
	and whips them with a jerry-rigged whisk. He is
	obviously enjoying himself. The CHIME SOUNDS.

					RIKER
			Come in.

	The door opens; it's DATA and GEORDI carrying what look
	like a homemade Bunsen burner and a frying pan.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Excellent. Exactly what I need.

	Before the door closes, PULASKI appears, carrying
	something.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Well, Doctor, and bearing gifts?

					PULASKI
			Ale from Ennan Six... your omelets
			deserve no less.

	Again before the door can close, WORF appears and
	follows them into the room.

3    THE TABLE

	Riker sets up the "Bunsen-type burner," ignites it,
	heats the pan and pours in the beaten eggs, while Data
	watches.

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER      2.

3    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			This is not an efficient method
			for the preparation of sustenance.

					RIKER
			You're right, Data. The ship's
			computer is much more efficient,
			but it lacks the subtlety needed
			for great cooking. It mixes the
			ingredients to precise
			measurements. There's no flair,
			no individuality, and Data, as
			we both know... inspiration and
			flair are the difference between
			artistry and mere competence.

					PULASKI
			For much of the history of
			mankind, the breaking of bread
			was a sign of friendship and
			community. Something we have
			gotten away from in the
			twenty-fourth century.
				(re: Riker and the
				 whisk)
			You have a practiced hand,
			Commander.

					RIKER
			I have my father to thank for
			that.

					PULASKI
			Oh, your father liked to cook?

					RIKER
			No, he hated it. It was a chore
			left to me.

					WORF
			It is my understanding that in
			most human families, the woman
			shares in the cooking.

					RIKER
			There were only the two of us.
			I never knew my mother. She died
			when I was very young.

4    PULASKI

	as she pours the ale -

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER      3.

5    DATA

	as he takes a sip.

					GEORDI
			Where did you get the eggs?

					RIKER
			During our last stop.

					GEORDI
				(with surprise)
			At Starbase seventy-three?

					RIKER
			Yes.

6    SCENE

	as Riker dishes up the food. And they all sit down
	to eat, all eager to enjoy the meal. Geordi is the
	first to taste it; it clearly does not suit his palate.

					GEORDI
			What kind of eggs did you say
			these are?

	As Riker takes a bite:

					RIKER
			'Owon.

	From Geordi's expression it's apparent the eggs are
	lacking. Riker and Pulaski both react to the uneatable
	food.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			A cook's only as good as his
			ingredients.

	Then they look over at Worf, who is enjoying it
	immensely.

					WORF
			Delicious.

	Something to end the scene.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker...

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER      4.

6    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Would you join me on the bridge?

					RIKER
			On my way.

	Without having to be told, Data and Worf leave with
	him. Worf pausing to take one last forkful of omelet.

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Data and Worf ENTER and take their positions.

					PICARD
			We have picked up an automated
			signal from a Federation
			shuttlecraft.

	Riker looks surprised and confused.

					RIKER
			A shuttle? Out here?! How is
			that possible? We're the first
			manned Federation vessel to enter
			this area.

					PICARD
			Apparently not.

					RIKER
			So what's a shuttle doing out this
			far? And where's the mother ship?

					PICARD
			I don't know.

					WORF
			Sensors indicate there is at least
			one life-form on board the
			shuttle. Humanoid.

					PICARD
			Perhaps someone to answer your
			questions, Number One. Open
			hailing frequencies.

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER      5.

7    CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Captain, the shuttle is without
			power. Communication is not
			possible.

					RIKER
			Set course to intercept.

					DATA
			Estimate intercept in three
			minutes.

8    OMITTED

9    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	veers off course to intercept with the shuttlecraft.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE      6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	comes out of warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 42679.2.
			While traversing an unexplored
			section of the galaxy en route
			to the Endicor system, a
			Federation shuttlecraft has quite
			suddenly appeared -- virtually out
			of nowhere. There are no other
			ships in the vicinity -- and no
			indications whence it came nor
			how it got out here.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The bridge is as before.

					WORF
			We are closing on shuttlecraft.

					PICARD
			On screen.

12   ANGLE TO INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as the image changes and the shuttle appears -- it is
	out of control -- cartwheeling through space.

					RIKER
			Magnify.

	The image changes again. The shuttle now appears in
	close-up.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Prepare to lock tractor beam.

13   OMITTED

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE      7.

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before.

					DATA
			Target vehicle -- we will be within
			tractor beam range in two zero
			seconds.

					RIKER
			Set automatic locking device.
			Alert Shuttle Bay Two.

15   INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise closes with the violently spinning
	shuttlecraft.

16   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before...

					DATA
			Locking tractor beam.

17   INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)

	as the tractor beam shoots out from the Enterprise and
	grabs the shuttlecraft and stabilizes it.

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before...

					DATA
			The tractor beam has been locked.

					PICARD
			Number One.

	Riker is out of his chair and heading for the
	turbolift.

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE      8.

18   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Worf -- you're with me.

					PICARD
			Doctor Pulaski, you are needed
			in Shuttle Bay Two.

					PULASKI'S COM VOICE
			I have been monitoring. I am
			on my way.

19   INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)

	The doors have been opened. The shuttle, held firmly
	by the tractor beam, is being pulled toward the
	Enterprise, as Riker and Worf ENTER.

20   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the shuttle moves closer. An n.d. crewmember, at a
	control panel near the door, attaches a second tractor
	beam, which automatically releases the first -- stronger
	one -- and transfers control to the n.d. operator.

21   RIKER AND WORF

	They move closer as the shuttlecraft is pulled on
	board.

22   SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	as it settles on the floor.

	The doors are closing as the tractor beam disengages.

23   SCENE

	As Riker and Worf move closer, Doctor Pulaski ENTERS
	the Shuttle Bay with an assistant.

					RIKER
			Well, it's a Federation shuttle
			all right.

					WORF
			Yet, there are no Federation
			vessels or bases in this area.

	Riker steps closer.

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE      9.

24   RIKER AND SHUTTLE

	He reads the registration number. On the other side
	of the craft, Pulaski and two n.d. crewmembers are
	working to open the shuttle door.

					RIKER
				(reading)
			NCC one-seven-zero-one-D -- USS
			Enterprise, shuttle number
			five.

	He turns in shock and stares at Worf. Riker looks back
	at the registration number to be sure he read it
	correctly. Riker then looks to the other side of the
	Shuttle Bay...

25   SCENE (OPTICAL)

	... to another shuttlecraft, identical in design to the
	one which was just brought on board, and carrying the
	exact same number.

					RIKER
				(reading)
			NCC one-seven-zero-one-D -- USS
			Enterprise shuttle number
			five.

					WORF
			How is this possible?

26   OTHER SIDE OF SHUTTLE

	The crewmembers get the door open. Pulaski starts to
	enter, then freezes. Pulaski calls out:

					PULASKI
			Commander! Come here!

27   RIKER AND WORF

	The urgency in her voice sends Riker and Worf quickly
	around to the other side of the shuttle where:

28   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Pulaski steps back to allow Riker to look in.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     10.

29   RIKER

	Instantly he understands the reason for Pulaski's
	reaction.

30   SHUTTLECRAFT

	Slumped over the controls is CAPTAIN JEAN-LUC PICARD.
	Unconscious, but otherwise exactly the same as the man
	we just left on the bridge!

					RIKER
				(he touches his
				 communicator)
			Captain?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			What is it, Number One?

					RIKER
			Captain, are you on the bridge?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(irritated)
			Where else would I be?

					RIKER
			Right now, I think you had better
			be in Shuttle Bay Two.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Why? What is it?

					RIKER
			This you had better see for
			yourself and, Captain, bring
			Commander Data.

31   ANOTHER ANGLE - SHUTTLE BAY TWO

	Picard and Data ENTER. Pulaski is in the shuttle
	checking P2's condition. The tension level in the
	room is very high. Without being called, TROI
	instinctively ENTERS the Shuttle Bay.

32   PICARD

	as he moves closer he sees what has them all so
	concerned.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     11.

33   INTERCUT

	the others, all waiting to see how Picard is going to
	react.

34   PICARD

	moves closer, wanting to be certain his eyes are
	telling him the truth. Riker moves up next to him.
	For a beat they both watch Pulaski as she does her
	medical checks.

35   SCENE

	Data is nearby, waiting to enter the shuttle as soon as
	Pulaski is clear.

					RIKER
			We have been in a lot of bizarre
			situations, but nothing like this.

	Picard's response comes out as a grunt. Seeing a
	duplicate of himself, in a duplicate of an Enterprise
	shuttlecraft, has put Picard and the others under
	enormous strain, so much so that words come slowly. No
	one knows what to say, and all are waiting for some
	explanation about what's going on. This all plays off
	Picard, who is the most involved. In a strange way the
	crew avoids making eye contract with Picard.

					PICARD
			What's his condition?

36   SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	Pulaski completes her scan.

					PULASKI
			The life signs are confusing.
			I get a strong heartbeat, but the
			rhythm is off.

					PICARD
			Has he been injured?

					PULASKI
			No signs of trauma.

					PICARD
			Then why is he unconscious? What
			happened to him?

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     12.

36   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I can't say.

	As she scans P2's head she gently touches his face, as
	if double checking her readings.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			The readings from his brain waves
			are very... strange.

	Little alarm bells go off for Picard.

					PICARD
			Strange? In what way? Non-human?
			Artificial?

					PULASKI
			No -- neither. They are just out
			of phase.

					PICARD
			Can you revive him?

					PULASKI
			I won't attempt it until he's in
			Sickbay.
				(she holds the look for
				 a beat, then:)
			Let's get him there.

	Pulaski and her medical team remove P2.

37   PICARD AND TROI (OPTICAL)

	Both are confounded.

					PICARD
			Counselor.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     13.

37   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I have never felt anything quite
			like this so it is difficult to
			put into words.
				(she pauses to gather
				 her thoughts)
			That person is you. What I mean,
			the person we are looking at is
			as much Jean-Luc Picard as the
			person I am standing next to;
			beyond that there's very little
			of which I am sure. I will have
			to wait until he is conscious
			before knowing more.

38   SCENE

					PICARD
			Data, we have to know what is on
			the shuttle's logs.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	Data enters the damaged shuttle.

39   INT./EXT. SHUTTLE

	Data takes the command position and attempts to
	activate the system.

					DATA
			Both primary and reserve power
			has been drained from the shuttle.
			I am going to have to connect
			to the Enterprise in order to
			activate the shuttle's systems.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant La Forge -- report to
			Shuttle Bay Two.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			I'm on my way.

					PICARD
			Number One, I'll be in Sickbay.
			Keep me informed.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     14.

39   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(indicating an unusual
				 burn on the skin of
				 the shuttle)
			Did you see this, Captain?

	Picard steps over to the shuttle and examines the burn.

					PICARD
			It looks like the kind of damage
			caused by an antimatter explosion.

					RIKER
			Yes, the shuttle must have been
			just out of range.

					PICARD
				(urgent)
			Data, I need those logs.
				(to Troi)
			Counselor.

	As Picard and Troi EXIT:

					RIKER
			We'll be on the bridge.

	He and Worf EXIT as Geordi ARRIVES.

39A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and Worf ENTER and go to their stations.

					RIKER
			Resume course and speed.
				(to Worf)
			Scanners at maximum range.

					WORF
			Maximum range.

39B  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise stretches to warp speed.

40   INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)

	Geordi comes around to the shuttle door. Data is
	sitting at the controls.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     15.

40   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			You should have power now.

	Data activates the shuttle's on-board computer.

	There is a SUDDEN EXPLOSION. Filling the shuttle with
	sparks.

41   DATA (OPTICAL)

	neither affected nor distracted by the chaos around
	him, calmly shuts down the unit.

					GEORDI
			What happened?

					DATA
			The polarity was not
			compatible.

					GEORDI
			Not possible, the connection is
			idiot proof.

					DATA
			The power requirements of the
			shuttle do not match the
			Enterprise. We are going to need
			a variable phase inverter, to
			align the power from the
			Enterprise to the circuits of the
			shuttle.

					GEORDI
			Data, what do you think is going
			on? I don't just mean about the
			shuttle, I mean about all of this?

					DATA
			I do not have enough information.

					GEORDI
			The captain here, the captain
			there. This shuttle -- that
			shuttle. Commander Riker is right -- this
			is very strange.

42
thru	OMITTED
43

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     16.

44   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE SICKBAY

	Picard and Troi are approaching Sickbay.

					PICARD
			This smells like a set-up.

					TROI
			A trap?

					PICARD
				(nods, yes)
			If it is me, me from where? And
			why in a shuttle? There is
			nothing about this which is random
			or happenstance. Look beneath
			the boards, Counselor; I expect
			something foul and familiar to
			crawl out.

	Picard holds her look for a beat, then turns and ENTERS
	Sickbay.

45   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	They have placed P2 in the center of Sickbay. Pulaski
	is doing her medical work-ups.

					PULASKI
			We have just started doing a
			complete work-up. The vital signs
			are distorted. Some of the
			indicators are totally depressed,
			others are fluctuating wildly.
			I can't explain any of it. But
			he is alive, and I don't think
			he's in any immediate danger.

	She activates a forcefield, which briefly appears as
	a restraining device.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			The restraints are for his own
			protection.

					PICARD
			Have you been able to determine
			why he is still unconscious?

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     16A.

45   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I have been able to rule out head
			injury -- otherwise there is no
			apparent cause.

					PICARD
			Wake him.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     17.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

	She touches the hypospray to his neck. Suddenly all of
	the indicators fall to zero. Pulaski quickly adjusts
	her hypospray and gives P2 another injection. While
	they watch, the indicators return to their previous
	readings.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			What happened?

					PULASKI
			Apparently a normal stimulant had
			the opposite effect. I'll have
			to try something else.

	She steps over to a counter to prepare a different
	injection. Picard moves slightly closer to himself.

46   INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO

	Geordi and Data are working together to synchronize the
	power from the Enterprise with the circuits of the
	shuttlecraft.

					GEORDI
			There... that should give you
			something. Making this power
			adjustment is very tricky. By
			all rights, this connection should
			overload all the shuttle's
			circuits.

	Data steps over to the shuttle control position.

					DATA
			Perhaps you had better step back
			out of the way.

	Geordi responds.

					GEORDI
			Remember you're not indestructible
			yourself.

	Data again attempts to activate the systems.

47   SHUTTLE

	The lights on the control panel come on, then die out.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     17A.

47   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Increase the power.

	The lights come back.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Adjust the invert two percent
			positive.

	The lights dim.

					GEORDI
			That's the correct decision, but
			it's having the opposite effect.

					DATA
			Yes.

					GEORDI
			There is nothing I can think of
			which could cause such a radical
			change in this circuit.

					DATA
			Adjust the invert two percent
			negative.

	The lights glow brighter and hold.

					GEORDI
			Got it. It shouldn't work, but
			it does.

	The lights glow brighter and hold. Geordi steps in
	beside Data.

					GEORDI
				(continuing;
				 stunned)
			Data, take a look at the stardate.

	Data looks at the control panel.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     18.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Four-two-six-seven-nine-point-five.
				(he touches his
				 communicator)
			Captain.

48   INT. SICKBAY

	They are still gathered around P2.

					PICARD
			Go ahead.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we have been able to
			activate the shuttle; the on-board
			clock indicates that the shuttle
			is six hours ahead of us.

	Picard moves a step closer to P2... up until this time
	he has carefully kept his distance.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			Captain, did you read me? If the
			shuttle is from six hours into
			the future, so is the other
			Captain Picard.

49   PICARD

	He studies P2. Off his reaction:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. Part
			of the mystery has been solved.
			The reason there are two NCC
			one-seven-zero-one-D-five
			shuttlecrafts is because one of
			them is from the future... six
			hours to be exact. And, so
			presumably is the facsimile of
			me.

51   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard is there with Pulaski and Troi.

					PICARD
			Try to wake him, again.

	Pulaski gives Picard a little look, then adjusts her
	hypospray and touches it to P2's neck.

52   P2

	... he becomes conscious. His face is a mask of
	terror, pain and fear. His head rolls back and he
	tries to scream, but no sound comes. As he looks
	around, his movements have a strange stuttering
	quality.

53   PICARD

	He reacts to seeing himself as he has never felt, nor
	ever thought he would feel, out of control and
	impotent.

54   PULASKI

	She moves to comfort P2, but his flaying hands hold her
	off. His movements come in a series of stutters. He's
	here - in this Sickbay, on this ship, but if as though
	he were in another dimension as well.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     20.

55   PICARD

	Troi is close beside him. They watch as:

56   P2

	He pushes in his herky-jerky way against an unseen wall
	behind which he is imprisoned. His mouth is open --
	but still there is no sound.

57   PICARD

	The terror of seeing himself in such a condition. A
	little sound comes from him... It's primal, in response
	to what he sees and the anguish he feels from his
	otherself's helpless condition.

58   SCENE

	Pulaski responds to seeing a patient in this condition,
	steps up to touch the hypospray to P2's neck.

					PICARD
			No!

	The word explodes from him.

					PULASKI
			It's a only a sedative.

					PICARD
			I know what it is... don't sedate
			him. Let him be!
				(then, changing his
				 tone)
			Please... allow him to remain
			conscious.

59   P2

	If P2 is aware of his surroundings, it would be
	impossible to tell. But clearly he is in some kind of
	horror chamber, from which he cannot escape.

					PULASKI
			I have never seen anything like
			this.

	Pulaski looks over at Picard. The color has been
	drained from his face.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     21.

59   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			Captain, you had better sit down.

	Picard waves her off.

					PICARD
			I'm fine, Doctor... Save your
			ministrations for the patient.
			I want a staff meeting in five
			minutes. Doctor, I assume you
			will want to remain here.

	She acknowledges with a nod. Picard turns and heads
	for the exit.

					PULASKI
			I will monitor the conference
			from here.

					PICARD
			Keep me informed, Doctor -- of any
			change no matter how small.

60   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker is there with Picard, Data, Geordi, Worf and
	Troi. Pulaski is still in Sickbay with P2.

					GEORDI
			Captain, we have retrieved all
			we are going to get from the
			shuttle logs, including the last
			visual records. Everything before
			this is just a jumble.

61   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Picard stands.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

62   DATA

	He inputs the computer pad in front of him.

63   SCENE (OPTICAL)

	An image appears on the viewscreen. It's slightly
	distorted.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     22.

63   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			The distortion is because we had
			to use a phase inverter to
			retrieve the logs. It will
			improve slightly.

	The image changes, but the quality does not noticeably
	improve.

64   PICARD

	watches transfixed.

65   SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	It's the shuttle's on-board camera. As the shuttle
	doors open, we see that the Enterprise is surrounded by
	a maelstrom of energy - a chaos of swirling, violent
	colors.

	The scene shifts, to a camera angle looking back at the
	Shuttle Bay. Riker is standing there. His expression
	is both pained and very concerned. He gives a little
	motion with his hand. It's difficult to tell the
	meaning of the motion.

66   RIKER

	Here in the Observation Lounge, his face shows the same
	concern.

67   THE SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as the shuttle slowly leaves -- then quickly accelerates
	away until we see the Enterprise from the point of view
	of the shuttlecraft. It is surrounded by a swirling
	cacophony of energy and colors. It's like being on the
	edge of a great whirlpool. There is a lot of buffeting -- both
	the shuttle and the Enterprise are being thrown
	about.

68   PICARD

	He is very intent on the scene before him.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     23.

69   SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The turmoil around the Enterprise increases. Then,
	without a sound... the Enterprise is literally torn
	apart, by a great, yet unseen force. Right on the
	screen -- before their eyes -- the ship is destroyed.
	Then the screen goes blank.

70   REACTIONS FROM EVERYONE

	Picard turns away from the screen.

					DATA
			According to the shuttle log, the
			Enterprise was destroyed three
			hours, nineteen minutes from now.

	The room is silent for a beat, then:

					GEORDI
			Captain, we have a portion of your
			last log entry.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

	Data activates the control panel on the table in front
	of him.

					GEORDI
			It's audio only.

	There is a pause, then a strange phasing sound,
	followed by the distorted but understandable voice of
	Captain Picard. There is:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's personal log,
			supplemental.
				(there is a long pause)
			For the record... I have just
			witnessed the total destruction
			of the USS Enterprise with a loss
			of all hands, save one. Me.

	The entry ends with a very strange sound.

					DATA
			That last sound apparently
			occurred when the shuttle was
			thrown back in time.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     24.

71   REACTIONS

	There is a long pause as those in the room try to
	absorb and comprehend what they have just seen.

					GEORDI
			All attempts to obtain additional
			information from the shuttle's
			logs have failed.

	Picard nods an acknowledgement.

					RIKER
			At least now we have something
			to go on.

					GEORDI
			I can't understand how you could
			end up in a shuttlecraft while
			the Enterprise is being destroyed.

					WORF
			Nor I, the last thing you would
			do is leave the bridge of the
			Enterprise during an emergency.

					PICARD
			Yes, but let's proceed on the
			premise that what we have just
			seen is factual and that somehow,
			in less than four hours, the
			Enterprise will be destroyed and
			somehow -- although this is
			unfathomable -- I, and I alone
			escaped. Discussion.

					RIKER
			Our destination is the Endicor
			system. We are not due to arrive
			for three days. The charts
			indicate nothing of consequence,
			certainly nothing which could
			threaten the Enterprise, between
			here and there.

					WORF
			Sensors indicated no other vessels
			-- Federation or otherwise -- in
			this area.

					PICARD
			Data?

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     24A.

71   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I have nothing to offer. There
			is not enough information upon
			which I can base a hypothesis.

					GEORDI
			Well, the shuttle apparently came
			from somewhere up ahead. Rather
			than continuing on this course,
			perhaps we should stop here and
			let whatever is out there come
			and find us.

					RIKER
			I think it's already too late for
			that.

					GEORDI
			Are you saying that stopping,
			turning left, or right, or even
			reversing course, is pointless?

					RIKER
			When we brought the shuttle and
			the other Picard on board, we
			committed ourselves to a sequence
			of events which may be
			unalterable.

					PICARD
			Yes, this isn't a rock in the road
			which once seen can be avoided.
			It's much more complex.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     25.

71   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			There is the theory of the
			moebius, a twist in the fabric of
			space where time becomes a loop
			from which there is no escape.

					GEORDI
			So, when we reach that moment --
			whatever happened will happen
			again... The Enterprise will be
			destroyed, the "other Picard" sent
			back to meet with us and do it
			all over again.
				(he shudders)
			That sounds like someone's
			definition of hell.

					RIKER
			I know this much -- we can't avoid
			the future.

					PICARD
			Agreed. So let's continue on
			course. Everyone return to your
			duty stations. Somewhere out
			there something will happen...
			a decision will be made which
			will cause me to become separated
			from the Enterprise -- at the time
			that decision will seem correct,
			but it won't be. We have to
			anticipate and not make the same
			mistake once. Something is
			waiting for us out there -- let's
			determine what it is as quickly
			as possible.

	Off their reactions:

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     26.

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Worf ENTER and take their positions.

	Riker sits in the Command Chair and stares at the Main
	Viewer. Worf is intent upon his console. The tension
	level on the bridge is very high.

73   INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO

	Data is there with Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(he studies the shuttle)
			Data -- I think the molecular
			structure of the shuttle has
			changed!

	Data takes a tricorder and makes a scan.

					DATA
			Your assessment is accurate.

					GEORDI
			Why now?

					DATA
			Perhaps it always was unstable
			and it was only by leaving and
			coming back that you were able
			to see the change.

74   INT. SICKBAY

	Pulaski is doing further tests on P2, as Picard ENTERS
	with Troi.

					PICARD
			Doctor?

					PULASKI
			I am beginning to realize just
			how much of the body is held
			together by its own internal
			clock. You -- he was thrown out
			of time, which caused the body
			systems to change their rhythms.
			Slowly, as we move closer to the
			time he left, the internal body
			clocks are realigning.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO     27.

74   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You're saying, when our time
			intersects with the time he left,
			at that instant he will be
			functioning normally. And there
			will be two of us.

					PULASKI
			Right now, that would be my guess.

					PICARD
			I don't believe that is possible.

	Pulaski pauses as the thought hits her.

	Troi has moved over closer to P2. She is watching him
	intently.

					TROI
			Captain, I am able to feel more
			from him now. Much of his
			emotions are still a jumble,
			but...

	She steps even closer. Her eyes shut as she
	concentrates. P2 flinches in the same stuttering way.
	His body jerks back. His face contorts.

	His hands reach out and grab Troi. For a moment
	nothing -- then she screams, in agony. P2... throws
	back his head but no sound comes out. Pulaski rushes
	to Troi. As she touches her, Troi collapses.

					PICARD
			What did you feel?

					TROI
			Only that he wants desperately
			to leave this ship.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

75   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It continues on course.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			continue on course to Endicor.
			We are now less than two hours
			away from our rendezvous with
			ourselves.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone is at his station except for Data.

					RIKER
			Worf.

					WORF
			All sensors are on maximum scan.
			There is nothing unusual to
			report.

	The tension level on the bridge is very high.

					RIKER
			If the timetable is correct, we
			should get an indication of
			something very soon.

					PULASKI'S COM VOICE
			Bridge, this is Sickbay.

					PICARD
			Yes, Doctor.

					PULASKI'S COM VOICE
			Captain, my patient is more
			coherent.

					PICARD
			I'll be right there.

	Picard rises and goes to the turbolift.

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    29.

76   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Number One, you have the bridge.

	Off Riker's concerned reaction:

77
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78

79   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Picard ENTERS. (He pauses at the doorway and watches
	Pulaski and P2).

					PICARD
			How is he?

					PULASKI
			His vital signs are more normal -- which
			is to say, more like ours.
			He is calmer.

	Indeed as Picard approaches him, P2 becomes more
	agitated.

					PICARD
			He is now aware of me.

					PULASKI
			In some fashion.

					PICARD
				(sotto, almost to
				 himself)
			But, does he know where he is,
			and who's here with him?

					PULASKI
			I doubt it.

					PICARD
				(then to P2)
			What went wrong?

	P2 turns away. Like a bizarre painting by Goya, a
	face frozen in agony.

	Picard moves a step closer.

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    30.

79   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You know... don't you?

	P2 turns back and faces Picard -- but his eyes still do
	not make contact. It's impossible to tell whether he
	hears Picard or not.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			What did you do? What happened?
			Why did you leave the ship?

	P2 -- just trying to orient himself as much as anything -- turns
	his head.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Don't turn away. Look at me.

	Without being summoned, but somehow knowing that she is
	needed, Troi appears in the doorway behind them and
	slowly approaches as Picard continues to try and make
	contact.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Picard!

	He speaks the name as if it belongs to another, and at
	this moment it does.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			LOOK AT ME!

					TROI
			He doesn't understand you.

					PICARD
			He knows I'm here.

					TROI
			Yes, as part of a nightmare of
			disjointed images, half-heard
			voices. He is in another
			dimension -- seeing us across a
			great chasm -- and he's filled with
			remorse at what he has witnessed,
			and he's afraid.

					PICARD
			What is he afraid of?

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    31.

79   CONTINUED: (2)

	Troi doesn't have that specific answer.

					PICARD
				(continuing; back to
				 P2)
			Damn you -- help me! Why did you
			leave the ship?

	Now, for the first time, P2 turns and looks Picard full
	in the face. Through what must be a blur of shifting
	and nightmarish images, P2 tries to focus.

80   P2

	He leans forward. Like a sailor straining against the
	fog, then with a grimace made up of frustration and
	rage, he turns away. For the first time we hear a
	sound from his lips. It's strange -- otherworldish.

81   SCENE

	Picard takes a step forward. For a second it looks as
	if Picard is going to grab P2 and shake him. But he
	only glares at him.

					TROI
			It's no use, Captain. He can't
			answer.

					PULASKI
			As we get closer to the time he
			left, he may be able to.

	Picard steps back, frustration etched on his face.

					PICARD
				(to Troi)
			Are you still convinced he is me?

					TROI
			Yes -- but you're not.

					PICARD
			Not in the slightest. Except for
			his features there is nothing
			about him which I find familiar.

	He turns to leave.

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    31A.

81   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I want you to stay with him. He
			will be able to communicate with
			you before any of the rest of us.

	Picard then turns and EXITS.

					PULASKI
			I don't know how long anyone can
			take this kind of schizophrenia.
			There has to be a breaking point.

					TROI
			He is handling it very well.

					PULASKI
			He has a lot of anger.

					TROI
			Yes. Because of what...
				(indicating P2)
			... he represents.

					PULASKI
			And what is that?

					TROI
			Doubt. Seeing him here and
			knowing what happened to the
			Enterprise could make him timid
			or, worse, cause him to hesitate.

					PULASKI
			When he said -- that there is
			nothing familiar about him...
				(re P2)
			... except his features. It
			sounded like a form of denial.

					TROI
			It's his accurate feelings.

					PULASKI
			Part of my job is to anticipate
			problems. I have a duty to the
			captain, but first to the ship
			and its crew.

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    31B.

81   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Doctor, the captain is fully
			capable of command decisions.

	Pulaski is pensive for a beat.

					PULASKI
			Yes... for now. But... this
			situation has put enormous
			pressure -- of a unique and very
			personal nature -- on Captain
			Picard. And we both know that
			pressure is going to increase.
			You said he already has doubt.

					TROI
			Yes, which is necessary and
			healthy.

					PULASKI
			But could potentially paralyze.
			If we begin to see signs that he
			is acting in an irrational manner,
			then I have the authority and the
			duty to relieve him.

	Troi nods.

					TROI
			I do not think that will be
			necessary.

					PULASKI
			I hope you're right.

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    32.

82   OMITTED

83   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it continues along -- without so much as a hint of
	trouble.

84
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87

88   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard is behind his desk -- Riker is sitting across
	from him.

					PICARD
			What force or phenomenon could
			cause a shuttle to be thrown back
			in time?

					RIKER
			None that we have ever
			encountered. In theory,
			accelerating beyond warp ten.

					PICARD
			Using the gravitational pull of
			a star to "slingshot" back in
			time. Is that what happened here?

					RIKER
			The shuttle doesn't have warp
			capability.

					PICARD
			No. Some external force was
			needed.

					RIKER
			We have never encountered any
			natural force that powerful. And
			why only six hours? Why not a
			day? A year?

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    33.

88   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Are you suggesting there is a
			conscious mind at work here?

					RIKER
			There is no evidence either way.

					PICARD
			The Traveler moved through time
			with the power of his mind.

					RIKER
			I don't think that's the case
			here.

					PICARD
				(frustrated)
			No -- and Manheim's experiments
			with gravity and time were
			rudimentary, and uncontrollable.

					RIKER
			Captain, this is one instant
			where you must suppress your
			natural tendencies.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					RIKER
				(then more as a friend
				 than a subordinate,
				 or even a fellow
				 officer)
			Your strength, Jean-Luc, is your
			ability to evaluate the dynamics
			of a situation, step in and make
			the definitive, preemptive move.
			You take charge. You're
			frustrated now because, not only
			can't you see the solution... you
			can't even define the problem.

					PICARD
			Go on.

					RIKER
			This is not place or person we
			are facing... at least not yet...
			it's time.

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    34.

88   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Are you telling me to just sit
			down -- shut up and wait.

	Riker smiles.

					RIKER
			I wouldn't have used those exact
			words... but, yes.

					PICARD
			I don't do that well.

					RIKER
			It's your Persian Flaw.

					PICARD
				(thoughtfully)
			Yes -- perhaps it is.

	Sudden the Enterprise shudders. Both men are on their
	feet and heading for the door.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Captain to the bridge.

89   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Picard EXIT the captain's Ready Room. On
	the Main Viewer they see the swirling energy which they
	saw in the shuttle's view log.

					PICARD
			Report.

					WORF
			This energy vortex appeared out
			of nowhere. There was no warning.

					RIKER
			Well, now at least the waiting
			is over.

90   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	is at the top of a great whirlpool of energy.

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE    35.

91   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Off Picard's reaction -- almost relieved.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR     36.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

92   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at the top of the whirlpool.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. The
			waiting is over. We have
			apparently intersected with...
			something.

93   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and Picard are back at Science One with Data.

					DATA
			It is similar to our tractor beam,
			only much more powerful.

94   INTERCUT WITH MAIN ENGINEERING

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Bridge, this is Engineering.

					RIKER
			This is the bridge.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			The pull on the Enterprise is
			steady. I am having to hold the
			warp engines at thirty percent,
			in order to maintain this
			position.

					PICARD
			Transfer engine control to the
			bridge.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

	Everyone is watching Picard -- waiting for an indication
	of what he wants to do next.

					TROI
			There is a consciousness here,
			Captain. Not thought -- it is more
			like instinct.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR     37.

94   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What do you make of it, Number
			One?

					RIKER
			I would say we're being probed.

					DATA
			The beam is coming directly from
			the center of the vortex. Sensors
			show only massive amounts of
			energy.

					PICARD
			What is it trying to learn?

					TROI
			I think it is trying to determine
			if we are a life force.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			We should stay and investigate.

					RIKER
			Agreed.

					PICARD
			But, was that the mistake?

	Riker looks at him.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... staying too long.

					RIKER
			Possibly.

					PICARD
			We should go now.

	Riker is unsure of his response -- he has never seen
	Picard so indecisive. While this is going on, Geordi
	EXITS the turbolift and crosses to the bridge
	Engineering Station.

					RIKER
			Well...

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR     38.

94   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			It's the prudent move.

	Picard pauses.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I never thought I would hear
			myself say something like that.

					RIKER
			Under the circumstances -- I think
			you may be right.

					PICARD
			But you'd rather stay and find
			out what it is? What is its
			intent?

	Riker's silent hesitation is read as affirmation.

95   INT. BRIDGE ENGINEERING STATION

	Geordi steps up to the position.

					GEORDI
			Engineering, transfer to bridge.

	The panels light up in sequence.

96
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99

100  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard returns to his Command Chair.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			See if you can get us out of here,
			Mister La Forge. Maximum warp.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR     39.

101  GEORDI

	as he inputs.

					GEORDI
			I have set velocity to warp nine.

					PICARD
			Engage.

	Geordi complies.

102  SCENE

	There is a surge of power as the Enterprise attempts
	to pull free. Then nothing.

					GEORDI
			The warp engines are at ninety-one
			percent.

					PICARD
			Put it to the wall.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

	Geordi inputs. The ship shudders -- like a great
	shackled animal fighting to break free.

	SUDDENLY the Enterprise shakes -- those standing are
	thrown to the deck. And AGAIN the ship shakes. The
	computer automatically takes the ship to RED ALERT.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			I can't hold it.

					RIKER
			Captain! The engines can't take
			this strain.

					PICARD
			All stop.

103  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	But the Enterprise doesn't stop -- it instantly seems
	to fall -- drawn along the beam of energy by an
	irresistible force.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR     40.

104  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	They have no control. Without having to be told,
	Geordi instantly tries to stop the Enterprise. His
	fingers fly over the controls.

105  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Warp engines re-engage. The Enterprise slows, then
	stops.

106  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	It's a little calmer, but still very tense.

					PICARD
			Status.

					WORF
			All decks have reported... no
			damage -- no injuries.

					GEORDI
			The pull on the Enterprise is
			steady, but much stronger than
			before. I am at warp seven just
			to hold this position.

					PICARD
			Everything we do tightens its
			grip. Let's see what we can
			learn. Launch a Class One probe.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

106A OMITTED

    STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR    40A.

107
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108

109  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The probe leaves the Enterprise.

110  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As they watch the Main Viewer -- as it reaches the
	vortex -- it explodes. Nothing is left.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR     41.

111  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	A little tongue of energy speeds up toward the
	Enterprise. Then splits, with half going to separate
	parts of the ship.

112  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	They see it racing toward them. The energy goes
	directly at Captain Picard and knocks him down.

113  INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	A similar piece of energy leaps into the room, directly
	at P2... only it does not slap him to the deck. As
	Pulaski watches it whirls around P2, like a wreath,
	then disappears.

114  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker helps Picard to his feet. There is fire in
	Picard's eyes.

					PICARD
			That was personal.

					GEORDI
			Captain -- the power drain needed
			to hold this position is enormous.

					PICARD
			How long can you maintain it?

					GEORDI
			A few minutes, then we are going
			to have to shut down again.

					PULASKI'S COM VOICE
			Captain -- some kind of energy has
			just surrounded my patient.

					PICARD
			Is he still alive?

					PULASKI'S COM VOICE
			Yes...

					RIKER
			Arm photons, Mister Worf, and lock
			them on the center of the vortex.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR     42.

114  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Photon torpedoes locked on
			target.

					PICARD
			Hold.

115  OMITTED

116  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Another sliver of energy slashes across the bridge and
	slams Picard up against the bulkhead.

117  PICARD

	... dazed he struggles to his feet.

					RIKER
			We're like a rag in a dog's mouth.

					GEORDI
			I am now at maximum warp.

	The ship is hammered by another wave of energy.

					TROI
			It's you, Captain. It was the
			entire ship, but now it has turned
			its attention completely on you.

					GEORDI
			Captain, I can't hold it. If we
			don't shut down, we are going to
			explode.

					PICARD
			Counselor, what if I were to leave
			the Enterprise? Would its
			attention stay focused on me?

					TROI
			Yes. I think it would.

118  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	is being pulled into the vortex.

     STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR     43.

119  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before.

					RIKER
			You'd never survive.

					PICARD
			But, maybe in those few seconds -- the
			Enterprise could break free.
			In any case, that's what he...
			the other Picard... must have
			thought.

120
thru	OMITTED
121

122  PICARD

	He is on his feet and heading for the turbolift.

					RIKER
			Captain, where are you going?

					PICARD
			Prepare a shuttle, Number One.

					RIKER
			You're leaving the ship?!

					PICARD
			I have to make a stop in Sickbay.
			We may be on a road which has no
			turns.

	Troi follows Picard to the turbolift.

	Off Riker's reaction, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE         44.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

123  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	is slipping down into the energy whirlpool.

124  INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Picard ENTERS -- Pulaski is there with Troi and P2.
	There is a moment of near recognition from P2, then he
	avoids eye contact with Picard. P2 now appears to be
	physically closer to normal. P2 is much closer to
	being in sync.

					PULASKI
			He's very agitated.

	P2's eyes dart around the room. Picard steps over in
	front of P2 to make and hold eye contact. P2 looks
	off.

125  ANOTHER ANGLE - P2

					P2
			I must get to the shuttle.

126  PICARD

	watches himself.

					PICARD
			I know.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE         45.

127  SCENE (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Do you know where you are?

					P2
			The Enterprise.

	Picard is relieved -

					PICARD
			But you're only vaguely aware of
			it. And me -- do you know who I
			am?

	P2 deflects the question. He's in a living nightmare.
	He has no answer.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			No. You don't.

					P2
			I must go.

	P2 tries to rise.

					PICARD
			Release him.

					PULASKI
			Do you know what you are doing?

					PICARD
			No -- release him!

	Pulaski deactivates the forcefield, which again appears
	briefly, and P2 is released.

					PULASKI
				(touching her
				 communicator)
			Security to Sickbay.

					PICARD
			No. Security, this is the
			captain -- disregard that order.
			And clear all personnel -- repeat,
			all personnel -- from Shuttle Bay
			Two. I don't want any
			distractions. You...
				(meaning both Troi and
				 Pulaski)
			... stay here.

	P2 and Picard head for the door.

      STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE A45A.         

127A INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and P2 walk along.

					PICARD
			You have made the decision to
			leave the ship?

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        45A.

127A CONTINUED:

					P2
			I must.

					PICARD
			Why?

					P2
			The energy in the vortex wants
			me.

					PICARD
			You're certain.

					P2
			Yes... it's an entity -- a
			life-form which recognizes the
			Enterprise as an entity with me
			as the brain, and it wants me.

	P2's level of anxiety is rising, as they turn...

127B INT. TURBOLIFT

	... and enter the turbolift.

					P2
			Shuttle Bay Number Two.

					PICARD
			What's your other option?

					P2
			This is our only chance. If I
			leave, it might be distracted long
			enough for the Enterprise to
			escape.

					PICARD
			You are wrong. Leaving won't save
			your ship. Don't you remember?
			It was destroyed -- you saw it
			happen.

					P2
			If I don't leave the Enterprise,
			the ship will be destroyed.

	The turbolift comes to a stop and the doors open.
	EXITS, with Picard right behind him.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        45B.

127BB	INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and P2 continue heading toward Shuttle Bay Two.

					PICARD
			If that's true, then help me.
			We want the same thing. We want
			the Enterprise to be safe.
			There has to be a piece of
			information which I don't have.
			What is it?

					P2
			It's me.

					PICARD
			You?

	They are interrupted by Riker's COM VOICE.

					RIKER
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Yes.

					RIKER
			We are about to lose warp drive.

					PICARD & P2
				(in sync, they respond
				 to Riker)
			Understood.

	Only Picard reacts to this bizarre occurrence.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			When you say it's "you," do you
			mean it's still you? And it's
			not me -- just you. Has this
			entity singled you out -- somehow
			making a connection?

					P2
			You're confusing me. We're
			almost out of time.

127C INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO

	The doors open and the two Picards ENTER. P2 is
	heading directly for the shuttle.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE         46.

127C CONTINUED:

					P2
			I must get to the shuttle.

					PICARD
			Wait. You can -- I'll let you,
			hell, man, I'll go with you, but
			first tell me. What is -- what
			was, your other choice?

					P2
			Stand aside.

					PICARD
			You don't know what I'm talking
			about. You're frozen with a
			single thought -- unable to change -- unable
			to alter any part of your
			previous actions.

					P2
			I must leave -- there's no other
			way.

					PICARD
			There must be.

					P2
			Only one -- but it would never
			work.

					PICARD
			What is it? What would never
			work?

					P2
			Better to sacrifice myself than
			destroy the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Destroy the Enterprise -- how?

					P2
			I have to leave.

					PICARD
			Tell me -- what was your other
			choice? We can't escape it -- we
			can't fight it, we can't go
			forward.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        46A.

127C CONTINUED: (2)

					P2
			No -- no... We can't go forward,
			it would destroy the Enterprise.

					PICARD
				(realizing)
			Was that it... Was that the other
			choice?

					P2
			I must leave.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE         47.

127C CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			No.

	P2 is about to climb into the shuttle. Picard pulls
	his phaser.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I can't allow it. Before we have
			any chance of moving forward, the
			cycle must end.

	Then, without further comment, he fires the phaser.

128  OMITTED

129  P2

	falls back.

130  OMITTED

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE         48.

130A INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO

					PICARD
				(touching his
				 communicator)
			Doctor Pulaski -- report to Shuttle
			Bay Two.

	Picard heads for the door.

131  INT. TURBOLIFT

	Picard steps on.

					PICARD
			Bridge.

	The doors close.

132  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard steps off the turbolift.

					PICARD
			Number One, we have been wasting
			our energy trying to escape. It
			only weakens us.
				(he moves to his Command
				 Chair)
			Helm, set a course for the center
			of the vortex. Lieutenant La
			Forge, on my command -- I want all
			the power you can muster.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir.

					RIKER
			We are going into it?

					PICARD
			Yes.

					DATA
			Course set.

					PICARD
			Everyone hold your position -- no
			matter what. ENGAGE!

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE         49.

133  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise turns and streaks toward the center
	of the vortex.

133A INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO

	Pulaski, followed by TRANSPORTER CHIEF O'BRIEN, ENTERS
	and reacts to the body.

134  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	They all tense for whatever is coming.

135  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	rushes down. The funnel narrows. The swirling energy
	closes in on the ship.

136  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise rips into the center of the
	whirlpool. There is a SOUND -- almost like a SCREAM.

137  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone braces.

138  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	bursts through the core of pure energy, which triggers
	an implosion.

139  OMITTED

139A INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)

	At this instant O'Brien watches as the body of P2 and
	the shuttle disappear.

140  EXT. SPACE - THE WHIRLPOOL (OPTICAL)

	collapses in upon itself. For a beat the Enterprise is
	alone in a great emptiness.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        49A.

141  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The reactions of everyone. Picard gets to his feet and
	looks around.

					PICARD
			What's our position?

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE         50.

141  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We are back on course to Endicor.

					RIKER
			Stand down from Red Alert.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Bridge, this is Shuttle Bay Two.
			The other Picard and the shuttle
			are gone.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			They just... vanished.

					WORF
			All decks have reported in. No
			damage -- no casualties.

					RIKER
			I want a complete check -- all
			systems.

					WORF
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			You have the bridge, Number One.

	Picard rises and heads for the Observation Lounge.
	Riker watches him leave.

142  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard stares thoughtfully out at the stars streaking
	by. After a beat, the door opens and Riker ENTERS.

	For a long moment nothing is said.

					PICARD
			Lots of questions, Number One...

	Riker nods in agreement.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE         51.

142  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... and damn few answers.

	There is a pause.

					RIKER
			Everything about it seemed a tick
			off.

					PICARD
			He certainly did not act like me,
			at least not the way I think I
			act.

					RIKER
			Maybe none of it was real... we
			could have just been part of a
			shared illusion.

					PICARD
			Or maybe "he" was thrown back in
			time so that we would be able to
			take another road... make another
			choice?

					RIKER
			That suggests a moral force,
			giving us the opportunity... or
			specifically giving you the
			opportunity to right a wrong.

	Picard is pensive for a moment.

					PICARD
			It's said... if you travel far
			enough you will eventually meet
			yourself.

	Picard turns and stares off at the stars.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        51A.

142  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I will tell you this... it's a
			very unnerving experience, one
			I hope never to repeat.

	Off Picard with:

142A INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS

	Riker has his cooking equipment in place. He has
	already placed all of the ingredients in a cooking
	utensil on the hot plate. The CHIME SOUNDS.

					RIKER
			Come.

	Worf ENTERS with Pulaski and Geordi.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I know you were all disappointed
			with my last culinary effort.

					WORF
			Not all.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Worf. Anyway,
			considering the stress of the last
			few days, I thought we could use
			a little diversion and at the same
			time I could make amends for the
			'Owon omelet.

					PULASKI
			So what are you preparing?

					RIKER
			The specialty of the house,
			Alaskan stew.

					GEORDI
			Not with ingredients you picked
			up at Starbase seventy-three?

					RIKER
			No -- I had the computer fabricate
			everything. The potatoes, the
			onions, the flour, and the meat.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        51B.

142A CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Meat? What kind of meat?

					RIKER
			Ahh... Well, to be authentic I
			needed moose. But, I couldn't
			find the specific molecular
			pattern for moose, so I had to
			improvise. The computer came
			close...

	Riker fills their plates.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			... actually, it's somewhere
			between venison -- musk ox -- and
			Kobe beef.

					WORF
			I thought that humans had long ago
			given up the practice of raising
			animals for food.

					RIKER
			There were a couple of winters
			when it was either starve or hunt.

					WORF
			How fortunate.

	Pulaski looks down at her plate.

					PULASKI
			I'll give you this -- your stew
			smells a lot better than the eggs.

	They taste it. Reactions around.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			This is quite good.

					GEORDI
			Agreed.

	Worf's expression is one of revulsion.

					RIKER
			No good, Worf.

         STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        51C.

142A CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			I appreciate the effort, I would
			have preferred another omelet.

					RIKER
			Sorry. I used the last of 'Owon
			eggs.

					GEORDI
			Thank goodness.

	Off their reactions:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             







                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "The Icarus Factor" 
                          #40272-140 
                              
                          Written by 
                         David Assael 
                         Burton Armus 
                     Robert L. McCullough 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Robert Iscove 


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                     2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                       FEBRUARY 2, 1989

      STAR TREK: "The Icarus Factor" - REV. 2/8/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Icarus Factor" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KYLE RIKER
                PIKER              
                DATA               
                PULASKI            Non-Speaking
                TROI                 STARBASE TECHNICIANS
                GEORDI               EIGHT KLINGON WARRIORS
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                O'BRIEN            
                ENSIGN HERBERT     

                Non-Speaking       
                  CREWMEMBERS        
                  BOLISKA            
                  GRAHAM             

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     

        STAR TREK: "The Icarus Factor" - 2/2/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Icarus Factor"
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN ENGINEERING
                ENGINE ROOM            STARBASE MONTGOMERY
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDORS
                OUTSIDE RIKER'S QUARTERS
                OUTSIDE HOLODECK
                OUTSIDE GYMNASIUM
              TEN-FORWARD
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              SICKBAY
                PULASKI'S OFFICE
              HOLODECK
                RITE OF ASCENSION CHAMBER
          
              TROI'S OFFICE
              GYMNASIUM
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

  STAR TREK: "The Icarus Factor" - REV. 2/6/89 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE   

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Icarus Factor"     
                      
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE                       

   NASRELDINE                    NAZ-rul-deen
   TRYPTOPHAN-LYSINE             TRIP-toe-fane LIE-zeen
   MEGANUNDUN                    MEG-uh-NUN-dun
   DRAD ZINE KRYZUND             DRAD ZINE KER-zund
   BRO TAH MAG PLONDARE SEPLICK  BRO TAH MAG PLAWN-dair SEP-lick
   DAEDALUS                      DAY-duh-lus
   MATTA                         MOT-ta
   HACHIDAN KIRITSU              HAH-chee-dawn Kee-RIT-soo
   ANBO-JYUTSU                   AN-bo JUT-su
   YOROSHIKU-ONEIGAISHIMASU      Yo-ROW-shku O-neh-GOSH-u-mas

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The Icarus Factor"                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	cruises at warp speed as we hear:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42686.4.
			We are en route to Starbase
			Montgomery for engineering
			consultations prompted by minor
			readout anomalies...

2    INT. MAIN ENGINE ROOM - RIKER, DATA, AND GEORDI

	turn from a console station to observe the
	matter/antimatter blender.

					DATA
			I would consider them
			insignificant.

					RIKER
			What if you're wrong?

	Data looks at Riker.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Sorry.
				(then)
			But what if it's more than a mere
			discrepancy?

	PICARD ENTERS.

					GEORDI
			Then I'd say we have a problem.

					PICARD
			Agreed. We'll have Starbase
			Montgomery give us an independent
			reading.

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - TEASER     2.

2    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Even if the molecular level
			controls failed, we could
			recrystallize the dilithium
			without outside help.

					GEORDI
			Data, don't worry. My ego isn't
			at stake here.

					DATA
			Perhaps we could reprogram the
			system to correct the readout
			variables --

					PICARD
			That's certainly an option, but
			since we're stopping at Starbase
			Montgomery anyway, we'll let them
			do the analysis.

					RIKER
			Sir? I don't recall Starbase
			Montgomery on our mission
			itinerary --

					PICARD
			I think we could all use a
			twelve-hour layover. Besides,
			I've just received some personnel
			transfer directives. Priority
			matters --

					RIKER
			Boarding or disembarking?

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - TEASER     3.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Captain Picard, we're within
			hailing range of Starbase
			Montgomery --

					PICARD
			Reduce to impulse power --
				(then, to Riker)
			Meet me in the Observation Lounge
			when you're done here.

	With that, Picard EXITS via the turbolift and we:

									GO TO:

2A   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - PICARD

	is gazing out the viewports as Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Captain...

					PICARD
			Number One, I find myself
			recollecting the arrival of a new
			first officer to the Enterprise
			and a manual docking very
			confidently achieved. I suspect
			that I was somewhat miserly in
			offering congratulations then,
			so let me make up for it now.
			Congratulations. The captain of
			the Starship Ares is retiring.
			You've been selected as his
			replacement.

					RIKER
			The Ares... she is in Vega-Omicron
			sector.

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER     4.

2A   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			And she's picked up indications
			of an intelligent life-form...
			but nothing conclusive.

					RIKER
			Starfleet will want to know
			more.

					PICARD
			That's why they're asking you,
			Number One. Not for your military
			proficiency, but for your skill
			as an explorer and diplomat.

					RIKER
			Vega-Omicron. It'll take months
			at high warp just to get there.

					PICARD
			With no guarantee of finding
			anything once you arrive. Well,
			you have twelve hours to think
			it over. And maybe it's premature,
			but congratulations, "Captain."

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

3    EXT. STARBASE MONTGOMERY - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves into position above a well-established planetary
	outpost while:

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PICARD

	sits in his Command Chair, Data at Ops, WORF at
	Tactical, WESLEY at Conn, as Riker ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Establish synchronous orbit.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	Picard turns to Riker as he approaches:

					PICARD
			Starbase Montgomery is sending
			a civilian advisor aboard to brief
			you on the Ares's mission.

					RIKER
			A personal briefing?

					PICARD
			Yes. Strategic attache with
			specialized knowledge of the
			frontier regions. I think you'll
			find the briefing... very
			interesting.

					RIKER
			I hope it's complete. Much of
			my decision will be based on it.

					HERBERT'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker to the Transporter
			Room.

	Riker heads for the turbolift.

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE     6.

4    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Enjoy...

	Riker steps into the turbolift and we:

									GO TO:

5    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - RIKER

	ENTERS, steps up to ENSIGN HERBERT, who is monitoring
	his console.

					RIKER
			Ensign --

					HERBERT
			Ah, you're right on time,
			Commander. He's on his way now...

	Herbert works his magic on the console and now he and
	Riker look up at:

6    THE TRANSPORTER PAD (OPTICAL)

	where the FORM OF A MAN MATERIALIZES, and as it starts
	to be more clearly defined:

7    RIKER

	realizes.

					RIKER
			Dad... ?

8    KYLE RIKER

	steps down from the Transporter Pad, walks right up to
	Riker, studies him just as Riker studies his father.
	Kyle's a jut-jawed, extremely fit, silver-haired
	civilian in his fifties. As they eyeball each other:

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE     7.

9    RIKER

	assumes Academy courtesy: Polite, detached,
	unemotional.

					RIKER
			You're the civilian advisor? The
			strategic attache?

					KYLE
			I asked Captain Picard to keep
			it quiet. I didn't want you to
			get nervous... excited.

					RIKER
			It's been fifteen years.
			Excitement is hardly the
			appropriate emotion.

	Kyle purses his lips, considers that, then counters:

					KYLE
			You've done well. First officer
			on the Enterprise is quite a
			feather in your cap.

					RIKER
			I've worked hard.

					KYLE
			Of course. I'm proud of you,
			Will --

					RIKER
			If you'll excuse me, I've got my
			duties to attend to. After you've
			settled in, we'll complete the
			briefing.
				(then, to Herbert)
			Have security send an escort for
			this gentleman.

	With that, Riker about-faces and EXITS, leaving Kyle to
	share an awkward moment with Ensign Herbert as we:

									GO TO:

10   INT. CORRIDOR - WESLEY

	turns a corner, catches up with Worf and walks beside
	him as:

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE     8.

10   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Did you hear about Commander
			Riker's promotion?

	Worf barely acknowledges Wesley, obviously upset by
	something.

					WORF
			Yes.

					WESLEY
			He didn't even know his father
			was coming. It was a complete
			surprise --

	Worf stops in mid-stride, turning toward Wesley grimly.

					WORF
			So?

					WESLEY
			Well, can you imagine if it was
			your father?

					WORF
			I never knew my father.

					WESLEY
			And I didn't have one long
			enough --

					WORF
			It is a waste of time to think
			about such things.

					WESLEY
			I'm not thinking about it, really,
			but everybody needs somebody,
			don't you think -- ?

	Worf glares at Wesley, fairly barking:

					WORF
			Enough!

	Worf drills Wesley with his intensity, then marches
	off, leaving Wesley a bit shaken as we:

									GO TO:

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT ONE     9.

11   INT. MAIN ENGINE ROOM - GEORDI

	weaves through a TRIO OF STARBASE MONTGOMERY TECHS and
	a TRIO OF ENTERPRISE TECHS as they run their analysis.

					GEORDI
			Starbase Montgomery really didn't
			have to send me all this help,
			because we've already checked the
			entire dilithium spectrum for
			anomalous frequencies, so don't
			waste your time on that --

	Just then, Wesley ENTERS, ashen faced.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Wes... you okay?

					WESLEY
			I was just talking to Worf.
				(then)
			He's somewhat eccentric at times.

					GEORDI
			That's one word for it.

					WESLEY
			But he was so upset -- I must've
			said something wrong.

					GEORDI
			Maybe Worf's not too thrilled
			with the idea of losing Commander
			Riker to a new assignment. I'm
			sure not --

					WESLEY
			Neither am I... But I think
			it's something else with Worf...
			something's really bothering
			him.

	Geordi considers that, exchanging a look of concern
	with Wesley now as we:

									GO TO:

12   INT. TEN-FORWARD - PULASKI

	sits at the bar with a couple of n.d. MEDICAL CREW
	STAFF, enjoying some down time.

	PULL BACK to reveal:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE    10.

13   RIKER

	at a corner table with Chief O'Brien, with a cup of
	steaming tea. He sips the tea.

					O'BRIEN
			Female?

	Riker does not reply.

					O'BRIEN
				(continuing)
			Career?

					RIKER
			Family.

					O'BRIEN
			That is trouble. You choose your
			friends... you choose your
			enemies... But family... that's
			in the stars.

					RIKER
			So I've heard.

	As he sips:

14   KYLE RIKER

	ENTERS and immediately spots some people he knows.

					KYLE
			Boliska! What in the name of
			the Federation are you doing
			here -- ?

	He goes over and shakes hands with BOLISKA who is with
	a couple of other old n.d. friends, then spots:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE    11.

15   PULASKI

	who visibly reacts at the sight of Kyle. She slowly
	rises, turning to her tablemates:

					PULASKI
			Excuse me...

	She crosses the room; he does the same, and as they
	come within whispering range:

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			This is more than a surprise...
			it's total shock.

					KYLE
			You mean you didn't bake me a
			cake?

					PULASKI
			You're actually here.

					KYLE
			That makes two of us.
				(then, re an empty
				 table)
			How about a drink?

					PULASKI
			How about a kiss?

	He smiles at that, kisses her lightly and then they
	exchange a warmly mutual embrace while:

16   RIKER

	turns to O'Brien with:

					RIKER
			They know each other...

					O'BRIEN
			I know her too, but we don't do
			that.

	And as they both react to Kyle's familiarity with
	Pulaski, we:

									GO TO:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT ONE    12.

17   INT. MAIN ENGINE ROOM - GEORDI, DATA, AND WESLEY

	move around the dilithium chamber, watching the
	starbase crew go about their analysis while:

					DATA
			And it has nothing to do with
			Commander Riker's new assignment?

					WESLEY
			No. His reaction to that was just
			the opposite of mine: Completely
			unaffected.

					GEORDI
			You see? With all that's going
			on, you might be overreacting.

					WESLEY
			Really? You try talking to Worf.
			I'm telling you, he's not...
			normal... for Worf.

					DATA
			There is, of course, a genetic
			predisposition toward hostility
			among all Klingons, although Worf
			does seem unusually out of sorts.

					GEORDI
			He's never been much on charm --

					WESLEY
			Well, whatever troubles him, we
			should try to help. He is our
			friend.

					GEORDI
			And I'd like to keep him
			friendly.
				(then)
			Any suggestions?

					DATA
			Empirical study. Monitor the
			subject.

					WESLEY
			Right. We'll watch for any
			signs of unusual behavior --

					GEORDI
			That shouldn't be difficult --

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE    13.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Within the norms of Klingon
			patterns, of course.
				(then)
			Discretion will be required.

					WESLEY
			Fine. Where do we start?

					GEORDI
				(re himself and Data)
			We... will assist you as needed.
				(then)
			You found the problem...

					DATA
			And you must solve it.

	With that, Data and Geordi walk off, leaving Wesley
	wondering what he's gotten himself into now, as we:

									GO TO:

18   INT. TEN-FORWARD - RIKER

	downs the last of his tea, looks across the room at:

19   PULASKI AND KYLE

	who sit together at the bar, obviously enjoying each
	other's company.

					KYLE
			... and after working out the
			Fuurinkazan battle strategies
			at the Tokyo Base, I was asked
			to go to work for Starfleet as
			a tactical advisor.

					PULASKI
			I'm surprised you stayed away from
			the action as long as you did --

	Just then, Riker steps up, having overheard that last
	line.

					PULASKI
			Hi, Will -- join us? Your father
			and I were just catching up --

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE    14.

19   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(ignoring that; to
				 Pulaski)
			You never told me you knew him.

					PULASKI
			Well... it wasn't exactly a
			secret... but it never really came
			up --

	Kyle looks up smiling, offering:

					KYLE
			Pull up a stool, son --

					RIKER
			I'm ready for your briefing
			whenever you are, sir.

	And as he EXITS, Kyle looks after him, his concern
	growing, as we:

20   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT TWO    15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

A21	INT. CORRIDOR - DATA AND GEORDI

	are approaching the doors to Ten-Forward.

					GEORDI
			You think Worf is going to
			appreciate being observed like
			some laboratory specimen?

					DATA
			You are correct. He is not
			insensitive... particularly at
			this stage of his development.

					GEORDI
			Just remember, this is Wesley's
			operation, okay?

					DATA
			Wesley is quite competent.

	Just as they approach Ten-Forward, Wesley steps up,
	agitated.

					WESLEY
			You guys aren't going to believe
			this...

					GEORDI
			Believe what?

					WESLEY
			Commander Riker just caught me
			coming out of the turbolift.

					GEORDI
			So? This area isn't off limits
			to you.

					WESLEY
			I know, but I've been working on
			Paracelsian computations as part
			of my studies and he wants them
			right away.

					GEORDI
			What about Worf?

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/12/89 - ACT TWO   15A.

A21	CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			When Commander Riker says right
			away he means right away.

					DATA
			Indeed.

					WESLEY
				(re Ten-Forward)
			You guys can cover for me, can't
			you?

					GEORDI
			Wait a minute. This whole
			thing --

					WESLEY
			I've got to get my computations
			done.

					GEORDI
			You don't expect us to --

					WESLEY
			Oh, come on. What are friends
			for?
				(to Data)
			Right?

	Data reacts, very much put on the spot; then:

					DATA
			Go ahead. Finish your work and
			We shall study Worf.

					WESLEY
			I knew I could count on you guys!

	With that, Wesley heads off down the corridor, leaving
	Data to face Geordi, as we:

									GO TO:

21   INT. TEN-FORWARD - PULASKI AND KYLE

	are at the bar, Kyle just shaking hands with an old
	acquaintance as Geordi and Data find a table in the
	b.g.

					KYLE
			... good seeing you too, Graham --

	As GRAHAM heads off, Pulaski smiles.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/10/89 - ACT TWO   15B.

21   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			You wouldn't be running for mayor,
			would you?

					KYLE
			Do pick-up work for the Federation
			long enough and it'll happen to
			you, too.
				(then)
			I thought about you a lot.

					PULASKI
			Kyle... I don't need to hear what
			you don't need to say.

					KYLE
			We could've been great together.

					PULASKI
			Possibly.

					KYLE
			Is it true you got married?

					PULASKI
			Again... and again.

					KYLE
			Doesn't that make you three for
			three?

					PULASKI
			I'm not complaining. They were
			each good men... and we're all
			still good friends.

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    16.

21   CONTINUED:

					KYLE
			Like us?

					PULASKI
			Close... but different.
				(then)
			They were all a little more...
			in touch with themselves.

					KYLE
			Ouch.

					PULASKI
			Kyle, face facts. You're
			crusty. A reputation for being
			hard as nails and getting the
			job done. But underneath all
			that, you're not so bad. Some
			of us even love you.
				(then)
			And then there's Will.

					KYLE
			And then there's Will.

	And as he considers his feelings for his son, we:

									FOCUS ON:

22   WORF (OPTICAL)

	standing at the large viewport, staring out at the
	galaxy, very much alone with his thoughts.

23   GEORDI AND DATA

	study Worf from their vantage point in the b.g.

					GEORDI
			Wesley really should be doing this
			on his own --

					DATA
			But he needs his study time --

					GEORDI
			I can't believe you fell for that.
				(then, re Worf)
			I don't know... he looks pretty
			normal to me.

     STAR TREK: "The Icarus Factor" - 2/2/89 - ACT TWO     17.

23   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			In solitude there is nothing to
			trigger unusual behavior.

					GEORDI
				(shrugs)
			Good point. Let's not tamper with
			the status quo...

					DATA
			That would defeat the opportunity
			for our behavioral research.
				(then)
			The probabilities are that he's
			simply lonely. We can relieve
			his anxieties through
			socialization --

					GEORDI
				(re Worf)
			Be my guest.

	Data approaches Worf from the rear.

					DATA
			Excuse me, Lieutenant --

	Worf doesn't turn around or make the slightest reply.
	Data presses on.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			You seem to have lost the will
			to communicate with others.

	Still no response from Worf. Data persists.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			You have friends here. We care
			about you. Why, just awhile ago,
			Wesley, Geordi and I were saying
			how --

	Worf suddenly wheels around, glaring down at Data with
	Klingon ferocity as he bellows in his deepest baritone:

					WORF
			Sir... with all due respect...
			BE GONE!

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    18.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

	Data backs away and returns to Geordi's side.

					DATA
			He seems quite sincere in his
			desire for solitude.

					GEORDI
				(smugly, the pun
				 intentional)
			Seeing is believing, huh?

	With that, Geordi and Data beat a hasty retreat, as we:

									GO TO:

24   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - RIKER (OPTICAL)

	stands at a viewing console, tapping the touchpad
	occasionally as he goes through a series of childhood
	"photos." A TONE is heard.

					RIKER
			Come in.

	The door slides open and Worf ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Yes, Worf?

					WORF
			May I have a moment, sir?

					RIKER
			What is it?

					WORF
			It is difficult to say... words
			are not always easy for me...
				(then, distracted by
				 the pictures)
			Is that Earth?

					RIKER
			Yes. Alaska... I was nine
			there...

					WORF
				(intrigued; re the
				 picture)
			That is a big fish you are
			holding.

	Riker considers that, then admits:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    19.

24   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(re the picture)
			I didn't even catch that fish.

					WORF
			You were holding it like --

					RIKER
			I hooked it... but my father took
			the pole... wouldn't even let me
			reel it in... he said I might lose
			it.

					WORF
			You do not have good feelings
			for your father?

					RIKER
			I'm... not sure how I feel right
			now...

					WORF
			You have much on your mind.

					RIKER
			Yes.
				(then)
			What is on yours?

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO    20.

24   CONTINUED: (2

					WORF
			The Enterprise has been good to
			me...

					RIKER
			To all of us.

					WORF
			It has been my home... but still,
			I am alone here.

					RIKER
			Not true. You have many friends
			here, just as I have --

					WORF
			Then why do you make ready to
			leave the Enterprise?

					RIKER
			I've been offered my own command,
			something I've trained for...

					WORF
			And what of your friends?

					RIKER
			Friendship is something we carry
			in our hearts... We can feel it
			wherever we are.

					WORF
			Yes. On Kling we say, "Tez mrot
			weilz konpadam": One is always
			of his tribe.
				(then)
			I would like to join you on the
			Ares.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Worf. But I haven't
			accepted the assignment yet --

					WORF
			But sir... it could be a
			dangerous mission. There may
			be the potential for combat.

					RIKER
			That's not the purpose of the
			mission.

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    20A.

24   CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
			Still -- to die a true hero --

	Riker raises his hand.

					RIKER
			Worf. Your point is made.

					WORF
			Then I know you will do the right
			thing, sir.

	With that, Worf EXITS, as we:

									GO TO:

25   OMITTED

26   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - LATER - KYLE (OPTICAL)

	turns to face Riker who ENTERS:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    21.

26   CONTINUED:

					KYLE
			Finally. We're alone. Maybe --

					RIKER
			I'm here for the briefing, sir.

	Kyle reacts, sees that Riker is all business. Kyle
	hands him a message disk.

					KYLE
			All you need to know is here.

					RIKER
			The mission details could've been
			transmitted --

					KYLE
			I've been hearing good things
			about you.

					RIKER
			Why didn't I ever hear from you?

	Kyle reacts to that, studies the floor for a beat;
	then:

					KYLE
			I know. Keeping in touch isn't
			my strong suit.
				(then)
			Funny thing about being a parent.
			There aren't any tech manuals,
			no quick readouts to get you to
			the next set of variables. You
			just kind of wing it from day to
			day... Will, when your mother
			died --

					RIKER
			Excuse me, sir, but I need to
			study this briefing material...

					KYLE
			Will. I came to the Enterprise
			because... look, considering
			where you might be going, I wanted
			to...
				(then)
			I'm here with my hand out,
			son --

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    22.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

	With that, Riker studies his father for a beat, then
	steps around his father and strides away. Kyle watches
	him go with mounting concern, as we:

27   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   23.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

28   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	establishing the great ship maintaining synchronous
	orbit over Starbase Montgomery.

29   INT. SICKBAY - PULASKI

	turns from comforting an isolated patient, and we PULL
	BACK to reveal:

30   KYLE

	watching her. She EXITS into his area.

					PULASKI
				(re the patient)
			Poor guy. Picked up a flu virus
			on our last stop at Nasreldine.

					KYLE
			Sounds nasty. What's the
			therapy?

					PULASKI
			Tryptophan-lysine distillates
			with generous doses of PCS.

					KYLE
			PCS?

					PULASKI
			"Pulaski's Chicken Soup."

	Kyle shares a laugh at her joke, then:

					KYLE
				(re the patient)
			You've still got the touch,
			haven't you?

	Just then, TROI ENTERS in the b.g., overhearing.

					PULASKI
			I like to help. When they hurt,
			I hurt.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   24.

30   CONTINUED:

	Troi steps up to them with:

					TROI
			Commander Pulaski's greatest
			medical skill is her empathy.
				(then, to Kyle)
			You must be Commander Riker's
			father.

	He reacts, smiles, a bit nonplussed.

					KYLE
			Yes, but how --

					TROI
			We've all heard about you.
				(then)
			And I've felt certain things.

	Kyle reacts, glances at Pulaski, who smiles at his
	discomfort, then explains by way of introduction:

					PULASKI
			This is Deanna Troi, ship's
			counselor.

					KYLE
				(nods warily)
			Kyle Riker.

					PULASKI
			I thought you two should meet.
				(then)
			Troi's job is to keep us from
			deluding ourselves.

					KYLE
				(re Troi)
			Let me guess: Betazoid?

					TROI
			At your service.

	Pulaski smiles at that, makes her exit.

					PULASKI
			I've got some lab work to do, so
			if you'll excuse me...

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   25.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

	Pulaski makes her EXIT, leaving Kyle to face Troi now,
	as she begins to "read" him.

					KYLE
			Why do I get the feeling this is
			a set-up?

					TROI
			Because you are intelligent,
			wise... and quite correct.

					KYLE
				(re Troi;
				 appreciatively)
			I've been set up with worse,
			that's for sure --

					TROI
			You're also anxious about
			something. It's your son, isn't
			it? You're not as close to him
			as you'd like to be...

					KYLE
				(wryly)
			Oh, I don't know. Wouldn't you
			say we both have pretty good taste
			in women?

					TROI
			I'd like to help if I can. If
			you allow me.

					KYLE
			Fine. What do you want from me?
			I came here to bury the hatchet
			with Will and I find out the
			ground is frozen solid.

					TROI
			You're not the kind of man who
			gives up so easily.

					KYLE
			I didn't say I was giving up.
			It would just be nice to get a
			little something from him.

					TROI
			What is it you want from him?

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   25A.

30   CONTINUED: (3)

					KYLE
			I don't know. Acknowledgement,
			maybe... or --

					TROI
			Respect is earned, not bestowed.

					KYLE
			Respect? I don't need that from
			him.

					TROI
			Perhaps you want him to be proud
			of you, for you carry great pride
			in his accomplishments --

					KYLE
			Absolutely! Look at him! First
			officer on the Enterprise, just
			offered his first command --

					TROI
			Yet... You covet his success --

					KYLE
			Please. He'd be lucky to have
			the career I've had!

					TROI
			True. You are well respected in
			your field.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   26.

30   CONTINUED: (4)

					KYLE
			I may have something of a
			reputation for excellence --

					TROI
			And false humility.

	Kyle reacts to that with a smile. Then:

					KYLE
			My guess is that Will finds you
			pretty fascinating. Candor seems
			to be a trait he admires.

					TROI
			Honesty is the trait he admires.
				(then)
			You're very competitive with him,
			aren't you?

	He reacts to that, considers it, then dismisses it.

					KYLE
			Maybe... in the past. But I'm
			here to help Will prepare for his
			first mission as captain.

					TROI
			Are you sure he'll accept such
			a dangerous assignment?

					KYLE
				(concerned)
			He'll take it just because it is
			so dangerous.

					TROI
			How can you be so sure?

					KYLE
			Because I would. And we aren't
			so different, Will and I...

									GO TO:

31   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - PICARD

	stands to one side, watching Riker.

					PICARD
			I've seen your mission briefing.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   26A.

31   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Any questions?

					RIKER
			No sir.
				(then)
			Other than a mention of the Ares's
			first officer.

					PICARD
			His name is Flaherty, as I recall.

					RIKER
			That's right. The briefing said
			something about uncanny linguistic
			skills.

					PICARD
			Correct. The last time I saw him,
			Commander Flaherty spoke over
			forty languages. Klingon,
			Romulan, Giamon, and Stroyerian
			were among the more colorful, as
			I recall...

					RIKER
			He speaks alien dialects?

					PICARD
			He has the unique ability of
			instantaneously interpreting,
			collating, and extrapolating any
			verbal communication he hears.
				(then)
			You should find him helpful in
			Sector Vega-Omicron.

					RIKER
			I'm sure I will.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT THREE   27.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

	Suddenly, they're both distracted by the DOOR CHIME.

					RIKER
			Enter.

	Kyle ENTERS, all smiles as he greets Picard.

					KYLE
			Captain Picard. At last.
				(re Riker)
			I'd like to thank you for all the
			help you've been to my son --

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE   28.

31   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			My only regret is that your
			reunion will mark Will's farewell.

					KYLE
				(re Riker)
			He's ready for this command.

					PICARD
			I have no doubt --

					KYLE
			Captain? May I have a word with
			my son?

					PICARD
			Of course... excuse me,
			gentlemen...

	Picard EXITS; Riker turns to face his father.

					RIKER
			I won't be pushed into this.

					KYLE
				(smiling)
			Oh, come on, Willy. Don't you
			think you're ready for the
			Ares -- ?

					RIKER
			Starfleet does.

					KYLE
			Of course. You're the best
			candidate for this job. But I
			want you to know I'm here if you
			need me...

					RIKER
			I've been on my own since I was
			fifteen. I can take care of
			myself.

	Kyle reacts, begins to bristle.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE   29.

31   CONTINUED: (4)

					KYLE
			Please! Spare me the "pain" of
			your childhood. I hung in there
			for thirteen years. If that
			wasn't enough, then that's just
			too bad.

	With that, Kyle turns to the door. It opens. He
	EXITS. The door closes, as we:

									GO TO:

32   INT. MAIN ENGINE ROOM - GEORDI AND DATA

	are observing the Starbase Montgomery crew as they
	continue their analysis of the situation. Geordi is
	beginning to feel the pressure.

					GEORDI
			Maybe I missed something --

					DATA
			The ship's computer would have
			corrected immediately --

					GEORDI
			My inputs could have been in
			error --

	Just then, Wesley ENTERS with a sense of urgency.

					WESLEY
			Geordi! Data! I figured out
			Worf's problem --

					GEORDI
			You spoke to him?

					WESLEY
			No, no. I accessed the complete
			Klingon cultural database. It
			took some time, but --

					GEORDI
			Okay, Wesley. What is the
			problem?

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT THREE   30.

32   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			It's the tenth anniversary of
			Worf's Age of Ascension.

					GEORDI
			His what?

					WESLEY
			The Age of Ascension is a
			Klingon ritual of great
			significance. A rite of
			initiation, marking a new level
			of Klingon spiritual attainment.

					DATA
			Of what significance is the
			anniversary of this event?

					WESLEY
			It's a day of ritual and
			celebration with one's fellow
			Klingons... and he doesn't have
			any Klingon friends.

					GEORDI
			But we're his friends --

					WESLEY
			But we don't practice Klingon
			tradition. And we're not
			Klingons.
				(then)
			Worf's feeling socially...
			culturally isolated.

					GEORDI
			Well, what do you suggest? I'm
			not sure I'd like to invite a
			bunch of Klingons on board --

					DATA
			We can program the ship's computer
			to provide us with simulations
			on the Holodeck --

					GEORDI
			Holographic Klingons? Sure. Why
			not?

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT THREE   30A.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			We need only to program the
			computer with details of the
			specific ceremony...

					WESLEY
			The cultural database said the
			initiate's family must be
			present --

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   31.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			So? We're his family. We'll go.
				(then)
			I just wonder what kind of party
			the Klingons had in mind...

	And as they all react to that consideration, we:

									GO TO:

33   INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE - PULASKI

	is working as Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Do you have a minute?

					PULASKI
			Sure...

					RIKER
			I wanted to apologize for my
			remarks in Ten-Forward. Your past
			is none of my business.

					PULASKI
			Even if it involves your father?

					RIKER
			Yes. Even if it involves my
			father.

	Pulaski sits quietly for a moment, then asks:

					PULASKI
			Did he ever tell you why he never
			remarried?

					RIKER
			What woman would have him? With
			an ego like his --

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE   32.

33   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I would have. In a cold minute.
				(then)
			Twelve years ago, Kyle Riker was
			a civilian strategist advising
			Starfleet in its conflict with
			the Tholians. The starbase he
			was working from was attacked.
			None of the base crew was expected
			to live. And they all died...
			All except your father.
				(then, quietly)
			Your father alone had the will
			to endure, to face the pain, to
			live.

					RIKER
			I never knew that about him.

					PULASKI
			I never saw a man fight so hard
			in my life.

					RIKER
			And you fell in love?

					PULASKI
			Yes. And so did he.
				(then)
			But marriage was out of the
			question. He had other
			priorities...

					RIKER
			His career.

	She considers that, then offers:

					PULASKI
			You know, if I were you... going
			out on the Ares, I'd jettison
			the emotional baggage you're
			still carrying around.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT THREE   33.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

	Pulaski EXITS and we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FOUR    34.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

34   INT. ENGINEERING - DATA, WESLEY, AND GEORDI

	stand near Geordi's engineering station, the Starbase
	Montgomery techs working in the b.g.

					WESLEY
			Now the Klingon cultural database
			was very specific on the setting.

					GEORDI
			Let me guess: A twenty-piece
			orchestra in a magnificent
			ballroom. Everybody in formal
			wear --

					WESLEY
			There's an unusual test of
			inner strength involved --

					DATA
			I believe that will entail the
			use of Klingon "painstiks."

					GEORDI
			"Painstiks"? Sounds lovely --

					DATA
			Enduring physical suffering is
			considered a Klingon spiritual
			test.

					GEORDI
			You mean... for Worf to celebrate
			the anniversary of his
			Ascension... he has to be hurt?
			And we have to witness this?

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FOUR    35.

34   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We are his family.

	And as Geordi reacts to that, we:

									GO TO:

35   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD

	is at his desk console. The CHIME SOUNDS.

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door slides open. Riker ENTERS.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Everything in order, Number One?

					RIKER
			I'd be a fool to turn this
			promotion down, wouldn't I?

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR    36.

35   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I don't know, and if you're
			asking me what I think you should
			do, I don't know that either.
			But I can spell out, albeit
			crudely, what you are choosing
			between.
				(a beat)
			Your present position as first
			officer of the Enterprise brings
			you prestige, distinction, even
			glamour of a kind. You are the
			second in command of Starfleet's
			flagship -- but still, second in
			command. Your promotion will
			transfer you to a relatively
			insignificant ship in an obscure
			corner of the galaxy, but it will
			be your ship. Being who you are,
			that ship will vibrate with your
			authority, your style, your
			vision. There is no substitute
			for being in the center of the
			stage -- any stage.

					RIKER
			I'll need a little more time
			before I'll have a decision.

					PICARD
			Granted.

	Riker reacts to that, as we:

									GO TO:

36   INT. ENGINEERING - DATA AND GEORDI

	stand on the platform above the Starbase Montgomery
	team, watching them go through their painstaking
	analysis as O'Brien steps up.

					O'BRIEN
			They find anything yet?

					GEORDI
			Not yet...

					DATA
			There is nothing to find.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FOUR   36A.

36   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			No harm in checking, I guess.

					GEORDI
			Really? How would you like
			them giving your transporter
			operation a little once-over?

					O'BRIEN
			No problem. We're totally
			ship-shape.

					GEORDI
			You miss the point. It's just
			the idea that they even suspect
			a malfunction.

					DATA
			Geordi, let them look.

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR    37.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

	Wesley approaches, stepping up to O'Brien with:

					WESLEY
			Chief, will you be able to attend
			a little party for Worf at
			seventeen hundred hours?

					O'BRIEN
			A party for Worf? That sounds
			intriguing. I'd be delighted --

					GEORDI
			It's a surprise, okay?

					O'BRIEN
			My lips are sealed.

	Data, Geordi, and Wesley respond enthusiastically to
	that, as we:

									GO TO:

37   OMITTED

38   INT. TROI'S OFFICE - RIKER

	has just entered.

					RIKER
			I didn't want to leave without
			saying good-bye.

					TROI
			I don't like good-byes. How about
			"until next time"?

					RIKER
			Until next time.

	She rises, trying to be tough, to keep this
	professional.

					TROI
			It's been a pleasure serving with
			you, Commander.

					RIKER
			That's mutual, Counselor.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR   37A.

38   CONTINUED:

	She stands there, biting her lip for a beat, then
	admits, almost embarrassed:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR    38.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			I'm supposed to know how everyone
			feels... but I... I can't read
			you right now.

	He takes a tentative step toward her, suggesting:

					RIKER
			Maybe your own feelings are
			getting in the way --

					TROI
			My job is to help others sort
			out their emotions. My own
			feelings are beside the point --

					RIKER
			Not to me. Feelings are what
			make us human --

					TROI
				(then, hopefully)
			Are you feeling sadness?

					RIKER
			Yes.

	She looks at him, a tear slipping down her cheek now.

					TROI
			So am I.

	He takes the final step toward her, pulling her into a
	firm, caring embrace, as we:

									GO TO:

39   OMITTED

40   KYLE

	waiting outside Riker's doorway. Riker approaches.
	Their eyes meet.

					KYLE
			I'll be leaving at twenty-one
			hundred hours. May I have a
			minute?

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR    39.

40   CONTINUED:

	Riker considers that, then steps into his quarters.
	Kyle follows, as we:

									GO TO:

41   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - RIKER

	turns to face his father.

					RIKER
			Look, I've been giving you my best
			Academy courtesy -- but it's
			really time for you to go.

					KYLE
			It's time for us to talk, so lower
			your shields and --

					RIKER
			I'm asking you to leave, or I'll --

					KYLE
			You'll what?
				(then, cocky)
			Y'know, it's really a shame
			there's no anbo-jyutsu ring nearby,
			because you need to be put in your
			place.

					RIKER
			Really? There is. Deck Twelve.
			The gymnasium.

					KYLE
			Why don't we clear the air once
			and for all -- ?

					RIKER
			You're on.

	Kyle and Riker eyeball each other, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE 40-40A.       

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

42   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	establishing the great starship in its synchronous
	orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42686.9.
			(TO BE DETERMINED)

43   OMITTED

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE        41.

43A  INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE (OR SICKBAY)

	looks up from her work as Kyle ENTERS.

					KYLE
			Ship's scuttlebutt has it that
			you wanted to see me.

					PULASKI
			That's right...
				(then)
			I thought I knew you, Kyle.

					KYLE
			You do. About as well as
			anyone --

					PULASKI
			Then what's this about an
			anbo-jyutsu match with Will?

					KYLE
				(suppressing a smile)
			You heard.

					PULASKI
			Haven't we grown beyond the point
			where we resolve our problems
			through physical conflict?

					KYLE
			I think you're overreacting --

					PULASKI
			I'm overreacting. You're the one
			who's going to fight his own son!

					KYLE
			It's not a fight, Kate. Think
			of it as more of a... "contest."

					PULASKI
			And suppose one of you is injured?

	He smiles, reaches out and tweaks her cheek playfully.

					KYLE
			I know where to find a good
			doctor.

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE       41A.

43A  CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Don't patronize me, Kyle.

					KYLE
			Look. Will and I started playing
			anbo-jyutsu when he was eight.
			He knows how to handle himself...
			and so do I.

					PULASKI
				(considers that; then)
			Well, don't take this the wrong
			way, but Will's in his prime,
			and --

					KYLE
			-- And I'm no spring chicken, I
			know.
				(then, with a wink)
			Don't worry. He's never been able
			to beat me.

	With that, Kyle EXITS, as we:

									GO TO:

44   INT. HOLODECK - DATA, GEORDI, AND WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	stand before O'Brien and Pulaski, all of them reacting
	to the frightening sight in front of them: A true
	Klingon Rite of Ascension Chamber. It's a large,
	eerily-lighted room. The walls and floors are surfaced
	in polished stainless steel.

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        42.

44   CONTINUED:

	In the middle of the room is a wide stainless-steel
	trough that runs into a drain, on either side of which
	are long raised platforms. Data steps forward, filled
	with trepidation, while the others all study the room
	with silent awe.

					DATA
			Computer... Is this it?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Correct. Klingon Rite of
			Ascension Chamber.

	Data looks to Geordi, who wonders:

					GEORDI
			Is this really necessary?

					WESLEY
			If we're going to get Worf through
			his problem, it is.

	Data steps back. Then:

					DATA
			Computer... may we please have
			Klingon personnel appropriate for
			this event?

	Suddenly, EIGHT FORMIDABLE KLINGONS appear along the
	sides of the trough. They each hold an exotic,
	cattle-prod-like "painstik." Everyone reacts to the
	sudden appearance of the Klingons.

					DATA
			These images are specifically
			programmed for Ascension rites.

					GEORDI
			Cute bunch.

	Wesley takes a step forward, studying them and the
	painstiks.

					WESLEY
			And they use those?

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE       42A.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

	O'Brien reacts with caution.

					O'BRIEN
			Those are Klingon painstiks. I
			once saw one of them used against
			a two-ton Rectyne Monopod. Poor
			creature jumped five meters at
			the slightest touch. Finally died
			from excessive cephalic pressures --

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        43.

44   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
				(wincing at that)
			You don't mean... ?

					O'BRIEN
				(nodding affirmatively)
			That's right. The animal's head
			exploded just like --

					PULASKI
			I think that's enough, Chief
			O'Brien.

					DATA
			Are we ready?

	And as they all react, we:

									GO TO:

45   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE HOLODECK - WORF

	approaches impatiently, Troi at his side, reassuring
	him.

					WORF
			I do not enjoy riddles,
			Counselor.

					TROI
			You will enjoy this one.

					WORF
			I am in no mood for trifling or
			games! Not today!

					TROI
			I know what an important day this
			is for you: The anniversary of
			your Rite of Ascension.

					WORF
			You know about that?

					TROI
			Yes. All your friends on board
			do.

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE       43A.

45   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			That is impossible. The Rite of
			Ascension is a secret known only
			to Klingons --

					TROI
			-- And certain resourceful young
			Ensigns...

					WORF
			Wesley? What does he know about
			it -- ?

					TROI
			Enough. Now just bear with me.

					WORF
			Where are we going?

					TROI
			The Holodeck.

					WORF
			This truly tries my patience,
			Counselor.

	As they approach the entrance to the Holodeck, Worf
	stops, reacts.

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        44.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			I think you will approve.

					WORF
			You are not going in?

					TROI
			No.

	She heads off. He turns to the door, suddenly curious.

					WORF
			Open.

	The Holodeck doors open. Worf reacts, sucking his
	breath in with great glee as he sees:

46   INT. HOLODECK - THE RITE OF ASCENSION CHAMBER

	populated now by his Enterprise comrades who all stand
	off to one side, the eight Klingon holographs standing
	along the trough, forming a rather forbidding gauntlet
	as they hold their painstiks at the ready. Worf
	ENTERS, almost teary-eyed as he regards Data, Wesley,
	Pulaski, Geordi, and O'Brien.

					WORF
			An Ascension ceremony? For me?

					GEORDI
			Happy anniversary, Worf.

					WORF
			Thank you... oh, thank you!

					DATA
			Shall we begin?

					WORF
			Oh, yes. Please!

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE       44A.

47   WORF

	moves to the head of the trough, looks at his audience,
	then intones:

					WORF
			DaHjaj SuvwI''e' jIH. tIgwIj
			Sa'angNIS. 'Iw bIQtIqDaq jIjaH.
			Today I am a Warrior. I must
			show you my heart. I travel the
			river of blood.

	Data leans over to Wesley and Geordi.

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        45.

47   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The true test of Klingon strength
			is to admit one's most profound
			feelings... while under extreme
			duress.

	Geordi and Wesley nod, impressed as they turn now to
	see Worf step down into the trough. At a processional
	pace, he begins the walk down the channel, coming
	between two of the Klingons. He looks at them with
	great sincerity.

					WORF
			jIbechrup may' vIlos.

	Whereupon the first two Klingons jab painstiks at Worf,
	sparks flying off the end as Worf writhes in absolute,
	breathtaking agony. After a moment, they pull the
	painstiks from Worf. Worf's voice is weak as he
	growls:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			The battle is mine. I crave only
			the blood of the enemy.

	Worf staggers down the trough, stopping in front of the
	next pair of Klingons.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			HIHIvqa'.

	The Klingons strike out with the painstiks; and, as
	contact is made, sparks fly and Worf's body contorts
	in wretched agony. They break contact with the
	painstiks now and Worf fights for equilibrium,
	shuddering with the pain of this as he utters hoarsely:

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        46.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
				(continuing)
			The bile of the vanquished flows
			over my hands.

	Then he steps down to the next pair of Klingons with:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			may'pequ' moH.

	Pulaski looks over to Data, who finds this difficult,
	reacting with a start as the Klingons nail Worf with
	their painstiks; he falls to his knees, twitching
	violently, and, as Worf fights for control, they remove
	the painstiks. Worf collapses at the end of the
	trough, rolls over, and... smiles at them all,
	whispering:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Thank you, my friends. Thank
			you... You have my respect. My
			admiration. My eternal gratitude --

	There is applause from them all now, as we:

									GO TO:

47A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - TROI

	Pulaski ENTERS.

					TROI
			Is Worf all right?

					PULASKI
			He's never been happier.

					TROI
			Then it was a good ceremony?

					PULASKI
			Let's just say I wasn't about to
			stay for the refreshments.

					TROI
			Klingon culture is not to your
			taste?

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE       46A.

47A  CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I'm just glad humans have
			progressed beyond the need for
			such barbaric displays.

					TROI
			Have they? Commander Riker and
			his father are up on the Holodeck
			about to engage in barbarism of
			their own.

					PULASKI
			Don't remind me. It's not
			something of which I approve --

					TROI
			In spite of human evolution, there
			seem to be certain traits endemic
			to gender.

					PULASKI
			You think they're going to knock
			each other's brains out just
			because... they're men?

					TROI
			Males are certainly unique. In
			adulthood, fathers continue to
			regard their sons as children...
			and sons continue to chafe against
			what they perceive as their
			fathers' expectations of them.

	Pulaski considers that for a beat; then:

					PULASKI
			It's almost as if they never
			really grow up at all, isn't it?

					TROI
			Perhaps that's why men remain so
			attractive.

					PULASKI
			Particularly men like Commander
			Riker?

	Troi reacts with a blush, but responds in kind.

					TROI
				(touche)
			As well as his father, I'm sure...

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE 46B-47.       

47A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Pulaski smiles, acknowledging that; then, concerned:

					PULASKI
				(re the Holodeck)
			I just hope they don't hurt each
			other up there...

	They each consider that grave possibility, as we:

									GO TO:

48   OMITTED

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE        48.

49   INT. GYMNASIUM - RIKER AND KYLE (OPTICAL)

	approach an exotic combat arena, wearing anbo-jyutsu
	gear which consists of snug face shield and helmet,
	abdomen shield, and slender pads on all other vital
	areas. They carry anbo-jyutsu staffs, tapered on one
	end, padded on the other, with a reostat twist-shaft
	in the center grip. The arena itself is a ring
	fourteen feet in diameter.

					KYLE
			Anbo-jyutsu. The ultimate
			evolution of the martial arts.

					RIKER
			I remember my early lessons.

					KYLE
			You could never get used to the
			sightless factor... or to losing.

					RIKER
			True. But I've had fifteen years
			of practice.

					KYLE
			Then let's see if you've learned
			anything...

	Riker considers that, accepts the challenge formally
	as he stiffens, then bows quickly and flips the
	blind-shield down in front of his face. Kyle does the
	same, as they shout in unison:

			RIKER					KYLE
		Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu!	Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu!

	And the battle begins as each man stalks the other with
	the tapered end of his staff. The closer the staff's
	tip comes to the opponent, the louder a series of BEEPS
	which are emitted. Kyle finds Riker's leg, swiftly
	swings his staff at Riker, but as he does, of course,
	the BEEPS cease as the tapered end moves away from the
	target, allowing Riker to dodge the blow.

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FIVE        49.

49   CONTINUED:

	(Silence from the opponent's staff means that he's
	taking a swing and cues a defensive move.) As Kyle
	recovers from the missed blow, Riker suddenly reverses
	direction, swings, and knocks Kyle's feet out from
	under him and, as he tumbles to the mat outside the
	ring, the POINT BUZZER SOUNDS.

	Both men flip up their blind-shields as Kyle regains
	his feet and re-enters the ring.

					KYLE
			You have been practicing.

					RIKER
			And remembering.
				(then)
			You never should've let her die.

	Riker flips his blind-shield down, quickly bowing,
	shouting:

					RIKER
			Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu.

	Kyle reacts, pleased; then:

					KYLE
			Good. Get it all out!

	Now Kyle flips his blind-shield down again, quickly
	bowing, shouting:

					KYLE
			Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu.

	They stalk one another again. Riker makes a brilliant
	move, but somehow Kyle artfully avoids his son's blow.
	Riker reacts, frustrated and amazed as he shouts:

					RIKER
			Matta!

	The action stops. They each flip up their
	blind-shields, Riker furrowing his brow curiously.

					RIKER
			I had you.

					KYLE
			Will, listen. You were too young
			to understand -- and I was too hurt
			to explain.

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FIVE        50.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			You've never been hurt by
			anything.

					KYLE
			She was your mother, but she was
			my wife -- and when she died...
			all that kept me going was you.

					RIKER
			You had a strange way of showing
			it.

					KYLE
			Damnit, Will -- you were barely
			out of diapers. You hardly knew
			her. I loved her. Of course
			you've had the pain... and so have
			I. I should have tried to
			explain all of this long ago,
			but it hurt too much. Then a
			wall went up between us... and
			living there, just you and me...
			the wall got bigger.

					RIKER
			Why didn't we move away? Start
			over?

					KYLE
			I promised her. It was the life
			she wanted for you... so...
				(shrugs it off)
			I came here thinking we could
			talk this out. But maybe you're
			right. Maybe I'm no father at
			all... and you're no son. Maybe
			this... this fight is all we have
			left.

	Kyle flips his blind-shield down again; Riker
	hesitates, studying his father for a long beat. Then
	they bow and face off once again, as Riker calls upon
	all his stamina to avoid his father's clever blows,
	summoning an inner reserve of will and determination as
	he deftly parries Kyle's offensive move, suddenly
	freezing in his tracks with:

					RIKER
			Matta!

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FIVE        51.

49   CONTINUED: (3)

	They both flip up their blind-shields, Kyle looking
	confident, Riker appearing frustrated.

					KYLE
			What is it now?

					RIKER
			You can't do that!

					KYLE
				(feigning innocence)
			What?

					RIKER
			Hachidan kiritsu! That's
			illegal --

					KYLE
			You're kidding.

	Riker studies his father for a long beat, his eyes
	suddenly twinkling with the realization.

					RIKER
			All those years... That's why I
			could never win... you were
			cheating!

	Kyle smiles guiltily, a bit embarrassed, as he removes
	his helmet and shrugs.

					KYLE
			Hey, it worked. Kept you coming
			back for more.

	Riker can't help himself as an incredible wave of
	relief washes over him and removes his helmet as he
	starts laughing with:

					RIKER
			I always hated that... and you
			were just cheating! Incredible!
			How'd you get away with it?

					KYLE
			You were just a kid.
				(then, admitting)
			Once you were twelve, I knew I
			couldn't take you... but I had
			to keep you interested...
			challenged... didn't I?
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FIVE        52.

49   CONTINUED: (4)

					KYLE (Cont'd)
				(a pause, then)
			Y'know, I can talk to a roomful
			of admirals about anything in
			the galaxy... but why can't I talk
			to you about how I feel?

					RIKER
			How do you feel?

					KYLE
			How do you think, Will?
				(then)
			I love you, son.

	Riker is rocked by Kyle's candor, his facade crumbling.

					RIKER
			Really?

					KYLE
			Really.

	Now Riker and Kyle embrace in a gripping, passionately
	courageous and manful hug. There may or may not be
	tears; there is certainly mutual love, as Kyle looks
	his son squarely in the eye.

					KYLE
				(continuing)
			I've got to get back to Starbase
			Montgomery...

					RIKER
			I know.
				(then)
			I'm glad you came.

					KYLE
			You be careful, okay?

	With that, Kyle EXITS the gym, Riker watching his
	father go, as we:

									GO TO:

50
thru	OMITTED
54

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE       52A.

55   OMITTED

56   OMMITTED

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - THE BRIDGE CREW

	is in place with the exception of Riker, who is absent.
	Troi is at Picard's left, Wesley at Conn, Data at Ops,
	Worf at Tactical, Geordi at Engineering as Worf turns
	to Picard with:

					WORF
			Starbase Montgomery briefing
			specialist and analytical team
			have beamed down, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			What were the analytical team's
			findings?

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE 53-53A.       

57   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			They suggested we reprogram the
			system to correct the readout
			variables.

					PICARD
			Precisely what Data recommended,
			as I recall. But it did give
			Commander Riker the time he
			needed to consider his promotion.
			Now that he's accepted it, we can
			leave him at Starbase Montgomery.

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 54-54A.       

57   CONTINUED: (2)

	He's distracted as:

58   THE TURBOLIFT DOORS

	open and Riker steps out onto the bridge.

					PICARD
			Number One?

					RIKER
			Captain... with your permission,
			I've decided to remain on the
			Enterprise.

					PICARD
			... granted.

					RIKER
			Thank you, sir.

	As Riker crosses and takes his seat:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Take us out of orbit,
			Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Terminating synchronous orbit.

	Riker takes his position next to Picard.

					RIKER
			Set course for Beta Kupsic...
			That is still our next
			destination?

	Picard responds with an affirmative nod.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			... Velocity - warp factor five.

					WESLEY
			Course and speed set.

					PICARD
				(there is a pause)
			Any particular reason for this
			change of heart?

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        55.

58   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Motivated self-interest. Right
			now the best place for me to be
			is right here.

	Off Picard's reaction:

					PICARD
				(then to Conn)
			Engage.

59   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	achieves warp speed and flashes past us into the galaxy
	and we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             






                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Pen Pals" 
                          #40272-141 
                              
                           Story by 
                     Hannah Louise Shearer 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                     Melinda M. Snodgrass 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Winrich Kolbe 


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                      REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                       FEBRUARY 10, 1989

            STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Pen Pals" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             SARJENKA
                RIKER              
                DATA               
                PULASKI            Voice-Over
                TROI                 OFFSTAGE DREMAN VOICES
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                ENSIGN DAVIES      
                HILDEBRANT         
                ALANS              
                O'BRIEN            

                Non-Speaking       
                  CREWMEMBERS        
                  BARTENDER          

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     

            STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Pen Pals" 
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CORRIDORS                MEADOW
                OUTSIDE HOLODECK DOORS
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE       PLANET DREMA FOUR
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              GEOPHYSICAL LABORATORY
          
              TEN-FORWARD
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              SICKBAY
                PULASKI'S OFFICE
          
            PLANET DREMA FOUR
              SARJENKA'S ROOM

     STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Pen Pals" 
                        
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                 ZABATHU               Zah-BAH-thu
                 SARJENKA              Sahr-ZHEN-kah
                 ICO-SPECTOGRAPH       I-co SPEK-toh-graf
                 SELCUNDI DREMA        Sel-KUN-dee DRAY-mah
                 PIEZO                 PI-zo

         STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/21/89 - TEASER     1          

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Pen Pals"                               
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving along at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42680.3.
			We are the first manned vessel
			to enter the Selcundi Drema
			quadrant. Previous unmanned
			probes have recorded unusual
			levels of geological activity
			in all five planetary systems.
			I am hoping the Enterprise will
			find the answer to this engima.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	RIKER is in the command position. WORF and DATA are at
	their respective stations. Supernumeraries at other
	positions.

					DATA
			Commander, I have been reviewing
			the unmanned probe scans. In the
			past one hundred and fifty years,
			the fifth planet of Selcundi Drema
			has shattered, forming an asteroid
			belt.

					RIKER
			I'd call that geological
			instability.

					WORF
			Is there any indication that this
			is the work of an unknown
			intelligence?

        STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - TEASER        2.

2    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I think this is geology, not
			malevolence. These planets live
			fast and die hard. The question
			is why.

3    INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	PICARD and TROI come walking down the corridor toward
	the Holodeck doors. He is dressed for riding in
	breeches, high boots, sweater. Hunt cap beneath his
	arm, gloves, whip.

					PICARD
			You're sure you won't reconsider?

					TROI
			No, I'll watch you and be
			impressed.

					PICARD
			An optimistic vote of confidence
			from the non-rider.

					TROI
			I've never thought of you as
			particularly an animal person.

					PICARD
			Small animals, no, but horses --

	They reach the Holodeck doors, and he steps to the
	computer panel.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Computer, program Holodeck for
			a woodland setting with a bridle
			path and an appropriate mount.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Type of mount? Andorian Zabathu,
			Klingon Sark --

					PICARD
				(impatiently)
			A horse, an Earth horse.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Breed?

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/21/89 - TEASER       3.

3    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Arabian.
				(to Troi)
			The Arabs believed that Allah
			gathered the south wind and made
			the horse.

					TROI
			On the Holodeck we've made that
			legend come true.

					PICARD
			I like that. Oh yes, computer,
			English tack, and I will control
			the animal myself.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Acknowledged.

	The doors open, and there is the scene. The horse,
	already saddled and bridled, stands quietly in a glade
	in the trees tethered to an old-fashioned horse head
	hitching post. Picard and Troi ENTER.

3A   EXT. MEADOW

	Picard and Troi cross to the horse, and Picard allows
	it to smell his hand. He rubs her between the eyes,
	and straightens the forelock.

					PICARD
			Hello, my beauty.

					TROI
			So you like horses for the
			romance?

					PICARD
			It goes deeper than that. A fine
			war mare would sleep in a
			bedouin's tent, carry him into
			battle, feed his children with
			her milk. There is a bond which
			forms from mutual need.

	Picard inspects a forefoot.

					TROI
			Now I understand. You don't want
			the comfort of a pet. You want
			a companion.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - TEASER          4.

3A   CONTINUED:

	She reflects for a moment, looks a little wistful.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			I had a Betazoid kitten once. My
			mother and the cat reacted...
			badly to one another.

	She pauses as if considering how to phrase the words.
	Then decides to just say it.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Captain, my mother and I share
			a bond. She is going through a
			difficult time, and I may need
			to be with her.

					PICARD
			If you want leave, you need only
			ask.

					TROI
			Thank you, sir, I appreciate that.

					PICARD
				(indicating the horse)
			You're sure you won't try? It's
			a good way to relax. We can get
			you something quiet and gentle.

					TROI
			No, no. I prefer a mode of
			transportation that doesn't have
			a mind of its own.

					PICARD
			Strange. I should have thought
			that Betazoids would be
			outstanding animal trainers.

					TROI
			We become too involved in the
			thoughts and shifting passions
			of the beast. We lose our way
			and become swept up in
			emotionalism.

	Picard checks the girth and the length of the
	stirrups.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - TEASER          5.

3A   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I should think the shifting
			passions of...
				(he taps his chest)
			... this beast would be
			far more terrifying.

	Picard gathers up the reins and prepares to mount.
	Then RIKER'S COM VOICE interrupts.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Yes, Number One?

					RIKER
			We've entered the first system.
			I think you might want to come
			to the bridge.

					PICARD
			Something interesting?

					RIKER
			Spectacular and a little
			terrifying.

					PICARD
			On my way.
				(he pats the horse's
				 neck)
			Later, old girl.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Worf and Data at their stations. Picard ENTERS
	(back in uniform). On the main viewscreen is the image
	of a planet that is in the throes of a violent
	geological upheaval. The various tectonic plates are
	outlined in red as if the planet is literally tearing
	itself apart.

					RIKER
			This is our first long-range
			reading, extremely high
			magnification.

					PICARD
			Quite impressive.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - TEASER          6.

4    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			And deadly. The last unmanned
			probe showed a thriving
			ecosystem. Now there's nothing.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT ONE       7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving on impulse power.

6    INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Present are Picard, Riker, and GEORDI. Troi and
	PULASKI ENTER and look to Picard.

					PICARD
			This is Commander Riker's meeting.

					RIKER
			I need your advice and
			recommendations. I was given the
			responsibility of overseeing
			Wesley's education. To further
			that goal I want to put him in
			command of the planetary mineral
			surveys.

					PULASKI
			This is a big job with a lot of
			responsibility.

					RIKER
			The game's not big enough if it
			doesn't scare you a little.

					GEORDI
			To do the job, Wesley's going to
			need a team. It takes command
			presence to lead. Is he ready
			for that?

					TROI
			Leadership grows from
			self-confidence which is also
			part of a Starfleet officer's
			education.

					PICARD
			All of this is true, but there
			is an old horse trainer's adage
			about putting too much weight on
			a young back -- we don't want him
			to break under the pressure.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT ONE       8.

6    CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			We seem to be shifting the focus
			here. Are we talking about a
			young officer on the fast track
			to the Academy or are we talking
			about guiding a young man through
			adolescence and into adulthood?

					RIKER
			Both.

					TROI
			You can't guide someone into
			adulthood. The experiences are
			unique to each person. Whether
			Wes succeeds or fails, he will
			learn from the experience.

					PULASKI
			I agree. I'm just questioning
			the speed at which we're moving.

					GEORDI
			You think we're pushing him too
			hard?

					PULASKI
			It's a valid concern.

					PICARD
			Tempering is done in extremes.

					PULASKI
			He's a boy, not a sword.

					PICARD
			Who will someday be a man and
			need a fine edge that will hold,
			that won't dull at the first
			touch of resistance.

					RIKER
			Sooner or later he's got to feel
			the burden of command.

6A   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf has the bridge; he is seated in the captain's
	chair. WESLEY is at Ops.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT ONE          9.

6A   CONTINUED:

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Mister Crusher to the Observation
			Lounge.

	Wesley rises, and we follow him up the ramp toward the
	Observation Lounge doors.

6B   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Wesley ENTERS. He checks slightly when he sees this
	array of brass all staring at him.

					RIKER
			Wesley, I'm placing you in
			command of the planetary mineral
			surveys.

					WESLEY
			Sir! Um... thank you, sir.

					RIKER
			You may not thank me once you see
			how much work it entails.
			Assemble your team, and take a
			look at the records on the Drema
			quadrant. We've got a mystery
			to solve here.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir. A team, sir?

	Riker just nods.

					PICARD
			Ensign, this is a serious
			responsibility.

					WESLEY
			I know, sir.

					PICARD
			These officers are here to assist
			you. Not judge, but help. I
			suggest you use them; they are
			a valuable resource. And by the
			way, I have more respect for an
			officer who knows when to admit
			ignorance and ask a question than
			one who, out of pride, will
			blunder blindly forward.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/14/89 - ACT ONE       10.

6B   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			I understand.

					RIKER
			You're dismissed, Mister Crusher.

	Wesley starts to leave, then turns back and looks from
	Riker to Picard.

					WESLEY
			I'll try not to disappoint you

	Picard merely grunts noncommittally.

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is running scans at Science One. The area around
	his feet is cluttered with a CRT screen, a panel at his
	feet is open, and a circuit board is out. Worf steps
	gingerly through the mess.

					WORF
			Is this part of your regular
			duties?

					DATA
			No, a personal project. I have
			just reset the sensors to scan
			for frequencies outside their
			usual range.

					WORF
			Such as?

					DATA
			The dips and peaks of the galaxy's
			magnetic field, organic molecules
			in nebular clouds, energetic
			cosmic rays.

					WORF
			Interesting. Would these scans
			also detect artificial
			transmissions as well as naturally
			occurring signals?

					DATA
			Of course.

					WORF
			Good.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - Rev. 2/22/89 - ACT ONE       11.

7    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Those signals are very faint and
			difficult to distinguish from
			background noise, which is why
			I am boosting the power.

	Worf starts back to his station, crashes into a pile
	of isolinear chips, and almost takes a header over the
	control board.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I will be removing this equipment
			to my quarters.

	Worf is not happy. He glowers, and snarls out:

					WORF
			Good!

8    INT. CORRIDOR

	Troi and Riker are walking together. They cross an
	intersection, and Wesley spots them. He runs to catch
	up, a PADD gripped hard in one hand.

					WESLEY
			Hi, may I walk with you? I need
			a little advice.

					TROI
			Yes.

					RIKER
			And it's free.

					WESLEY
			Walking or advice?

					RIKER
			Both.

					WESLEY
			It's about my team. I'm
			considering so many factors I'm
			confusing myself.

					TROI
			What have you done so far?

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - Rev. 2/22/89 - ACT ONE       12.

8    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Broken down the task and picked
			the best people in those
			disciplines.

					RIKER
			Who have you got so far?

					WESLEY
			Prixus for mineralogy and
			metallurgy, Alans and Hildebrant,
			volcanology and geo-mechanics,
			and I want Davies for geo-chemistry,
			but --

	Wesley breaks off. They stop walking, and Riker and
	Troi wait for a beat.

					TROI
			But they're all older than
			you?

					WESLEY
			Yeah, it makes me feel awkward.
			And what about compatibility --

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Completely irrelevant. They're
			professionals. And if there are
			personality conflicts, you resolve
			them. You're in charge.

					WESLEY
			So you not only have to understand
			the job, you have to be a ship's
			counselor.

					TROI
			Sometimes.

	Wesley looks at them both for an instant, then nods.

					WESLEY
			Well, thanks.

	He walks away and they watch him go.

      STAR TREK: "Pen PALS" -- REV. 2/15/89 - ACT ONE      13.

9    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At impulse. There is a solar system ahead.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42680.7.
			We are entering the second
			Selcundi star system. I believe
			the volatility of these planets
			originated in the primordial gas
			cloud which formed them five
			billion years ago.

10   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Data's desk is cluttered with the black boxes which are
	boosting and filtering his experimental scans. There
	is a keyboard. Data is fiddling with his equipment
	when suddenly there is a signal.

					DATA
			Computer, identify.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Sensors indicate low-level R.F.
			waves.

					DATA
			Is there a pattern?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative.

	There is a SOUND OF STATIC and under it all a repeating
	tonal pattern.

					DATA
			Naturally occurring?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative.

					DATA
			Key universal translator.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Unable to comply. Weak signal.

					DATA
			Lock on com link and boost.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/21/89 - ACT ONE       14.

10   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Lock on complete.

					DATA
			Read.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Working.

	Data settles back to wait.

11   INT. GEOPHYSICAL LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	High tables filled with rocks and crystals of various
	sizes, shapes and colors. Screens on the walls showing
	the molecular structure of various minerals, cross
	sections of volcanos, rock strata, etc., computer
	consoles. DAVIES, a man of some thirty years, sits
	in a chair and examines a rock sample, runs one of our
	ever-useful black boxes across it. It VANISHES in a
	flare of rainbow colors. The doors open, and Wesley
	ENTERS. He is brisk and confident.

					WESLEY
			Ensign Davies?

					DAVIES
			You got him.

					WESLEY
			Wesley Crusher.

	They shake hands.

         STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/21/89 - ACT ONE         15.

11   CONTINUED

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			I've been put in charge of the
			planetary survey, and I'd like
			to have you on the team.

					DAVIES
			Sounds great. Who else is on it?

					WESLEY
			Prixus and Hildebrant and Alans.

					DAVIES
			It's a shame you didn't talk to
			me first. Personal opinion, but
			I like to break up married teams.

					WESLEY
			Oh, I hadn't thought about that.

					DAVIES
			Don't worry, they'll probably work
			out fine.

	Wesley starts for the door.

					DAVIES
				(continuing)
			And if you need any help, just
			give me a signal and I'll take
			over for you. We don't want you
			getting too beat up on your first
			command.

	The tone is kindly, but Wesley's confidence is being
	slowly eroded by all the good advice and kindly
	protection. He sounds much younger now than when he
	entered the room.

					WESLEY
			Uh... thanks, but I think I'll
			be okay.

	He EXITS.

12   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	Data seated at his desk.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Analysis complete.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/14/89 - ACT ONE       16.

12   CONTINUED:

	STATIC fills the room, and under it a sense of a VOICE
	SPEAKING.

					DATA
			Enhance.

	Coming in clearly is a LITTLE GIRL'S VOICE.

					SARJENKA (V.O.)
			Is anybody out there?

	There is a look of excitement and great interest on
	Data's face. Hits some keys to activate.

					DATA
			Yes.

	Off Data, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/21/89 - ACT TWO       17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at impulse. Off in the distance is a sun; one planet
	is visible.

14   INT. CORRIDOR

	Wesley is dithering near a doorway. Pulaski comes by,
	takes a look at that taut young face and stops.

					PULASKI
			Wes.

					WESLEY
			Hi, Doctor Pulaski.

	His eyes keep sliding to the door.

					PULASKI
			Is there trouble behind that door?

					WESLEY
			My team's in there. I've got to
			assign planets, set a schedule.

					PULASKI
			Sounds like you've got everything
			under control.

					WESLEY
			But I haven't had to deal with
			them. Not all together. Not
			professionally.

					PULASKI
			Wes, the minute you walk through
			that door they're your team. You
			don't have to prove a thing.
			You've got the authority.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/21/89 - ACT TWO       18.

14   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Only because Commander Riker says
			I do.

					PULASKI
			It's up to you to hang on to it.
				(a head jerk toward
				 the door)
			You better get in there.

She pauses.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			And for whatever it's worth, I
			think you're going to do just
			fine.
				(a beat)
			Or not.

	She walks away, with Wesley staring after her.

14A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	on impulse power.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			It has been six weeks since our
			entrance into the Selcundi Drema
			quadrant. Each system has
			revealed the same disturbing
			geological upheavals on every
			planet.

15   INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	Picard is keying the Holodeck panel.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Program complete. Enter when
			ready.

	The doors open and we see the woodland scene with the
	Arab mare patiently waiting. Picard ENTERS.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT TWO      18A.

16   EXT. MEADOW

	Picard crosses to the already saddled horse and strokes
	her neck, straightens the mane, scratches her neck.

					PICARD
			Feels good, doesn't it? You're
			a lovely darling.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT TWO       19.

16   CONTINUED:

	Picard mounts.

	Disappears into the trees.

	There is a flash of horse and rider through the trees.

	Picard rides toward the camera at the trot. He cues
	the horse and rocks into a canter.

	Cantering away from the camera, slowing to a walk.
	Picard leans forward and pats the horse on the neck.

	There should be no pass-by's because he is functionally
	on a treadmill; or, if there is a ride-by, the horse
	should be bent around Patrick's leg as if they are in
	an arena.

17   INT. GEOPHYSICAL LABORATORY

	Davies is busy at a table. Wesley and HILDEBRANT stand
	before a screen.

					WESLEY
			I agree. Nice job.

	Hildebrant nods and moves away. Davies rises and
	crosses to Wesley carrying a PADD. He's friendly but a
	little off-handed.

					DAVIES
			Here are the results of my scan
			of the third Selcundi system.
			Just the same old song.

	Wesley takes the PADD and checks the information.

					WESLEY
			Didn't you tell me that U.V.
			absorption readings like these
			are indicative of traker deposits?

					DAVIES
			And where there's traker there's
			generally dilithium? Yeah, I did.

					WESLEY
			Then don't you think we ought to
			run an Ico-spectrogram?

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/21/89 - ACT TWO       20.

17   CONTINUED:

					DAVIES
			Those tanker readings are really
			faint. It's probably a fool's
			echo.

					WESLEY
				(hesitantly)
			I think I'd still run the
			Ico-gram.

	Hildebrant has been drawn by the discussion.

					HILDEBRANT
			Wesley, it's a major undertaking
			to set up that scanner.

					DAVIES
			We're looking at five hours -- minimum.

					WESLEY
			I know, I just don't want to do
			the job halfway.

					DAVIES
			Wes, there's being thorough and
			then there's wasting time. It's
			also the mark of a good officer
			to recognize the difference.

					WESLEY
			Well, maybe you're right.

	Davies and Hildebrant move away.

	And OUT OF CAMERA RANGE.

	BACK ON Wesley looking uncomfortable with the
	implication that he's picking nits and not really in
	command. We see him struggle with himself; Wesley has
	the expression of a man who doesn't feel good about a
	decision, but can't figure out what to do about it.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT TWO      20A.

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker has the bridge. Worf at Tactical.
	Supernumeraries at other stations. Data is at Science
	One. On the screen we see a diagrammatic of
	continental plates grinding past each other.

         STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT TWO         21.

18   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Access all volcanic and tectonic
			plate activity of Drema Four.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Accessing.

	Information hits the screen, and Data executes a fast
	read.

					DATA
			Computer, locate Captain Picard.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Captain Picard is on Holodeck
			Three.

	Data crosses and enters the turbolift. His expression
	is very serious.

19   EXT. MEADOW

	Picard riding. Data ENTERS. He stands very quietly
	until Picard notices him. Picard trots up and reins
	in directly in front of the android.

					DATA
			I am sorry to disturb you,
			Captain.

	Picard dismounts and flips the reins over the horse's
	head. Steps up to Data.

					PICARD
			Quite all right. It must be
			important, or you wouldn't be
			here.

					DATA
			Yes, Captain, it is important.
			Very. Eight weeks ago I received
			a transmission -- a simple four
			word message: "Is anybody out
			there?" I answered it.

	He looks at Picard, but the captain is impassive just
	waiting to hear the rest.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I could not help myself.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT TWO       22.

19   CONTINUED:

	Picard softly strokes the horse's neck. Evaluating
	what he has heard.

					PICARD
			There is a loneliness inherent
			in that whisper in the darkness.

					DATA
			Yes, I am glad that you
			understand.

	They begin walking slowly side by side. Picard leading
	the mare.

					PICARD
				(gently)
			But it didn't stop there.

					DATA
				(sighs)
			No. I have been drawn into her
			life.

					PICARD
			To what degree is this
			involvement?

					DATA
			We have been communicating
			regularly.

					PICARD
			Dear heaven, you've got a pen pal.
			Does this society have any idea
			that there is interstellar life?

					DATA
			No.

					PICARD
			Merde. Just where does she think
			you're calling from?

					DATA
			I have kept that somewhat vague.
			But Sarjenka has been quite
			specific, telling me detailed
			stories of her family and friends.
			It was fascinating, but among
			these confidences were interspersed
			alarming references.

         STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT TWO         23.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard's expression is beginning to look a little
	"alarming." His crop is beating out a very light tattoo
	against his boot.

					PICARD
			Go on.

					DATA
			Captain, Drema Four is enduring
			the same geological stresses we
			have found in the other systems.

					PICARD
			Then your pen pal is in trouble.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			What are you proposing?

					DATA
			If we can determine the cause of
			the geological instability, we
			might be able to reverse the
			process.

					PICARD
			And violate the Prime Directive.

					DATA
			I was hoping that you might have
			an option.

	Despite Data's cool tones this is a cry for help, and
	Picard knows it. His frustration is evident on his
	face.

					PICARD
				(almost to himself)
			We don't even know if this
			catastrophe is preventable.
				(a beat)
			Call a conference in my
			quarters. All senior
			staff.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

         STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT TWO         24.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			And Data, all communication with
			this life-form must stop.

					DATA
				(softly)
			Yes, sir. I understand.

	Data turns smartly on his heel, and heads for the
	door. Off Picard's face, as we:

20   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT THREE      25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

21   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Riker is seated with an attractive woman. Their heads
	are close together, and they are laughing together. In
	the background a pair of crewwomen play
	three-dimensional chess. The BARTENDER waits on a
	customer at the bar. Wesley ENTERS and scans the room.
	He then crosses to Riker. Riker studies the boy's
	serious face, rises.

					RIKER
				(to the woman)
			Will you excuse me?

	He puts an arm around Wesley's shoulder, and they cross
	to another table. Dialogue is over the move.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			You have the look of someone who
			didn't come up here to relax.

					WESLEY
			No, sir, I need your advice.

	Wesley and Riker seat themselves.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Yesterday Ensign Davies turned
			in his survey results. I thought
			he should run an Ico-spectrogram.
			He didn't agree.

					RIKER
			Did you think you were right?

					WESLEY
			Well, yeah, I guess. Or I could
			have just been picking nits.

					RIKER
			Or perhaps intimidated? It's
			tough to tell people what to do.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT THREE      26.

21   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			I suppose I could have made it
			an order, but that's the hard
			part. How do I give orders to
			somebody older and more
			experienced then me?

					RIKER
			Your and Davies's relative ages
			aren't the issue here. Are they?

					WESLEY
			I guess not.

					RIKER
			Do you think it might have
			something to do with ego?

					WESLEY
			Maybe the opposite of ego. Every
			time I give an order, there's this
			part of me that's asking what
			makes my judgment so superior to
			this other person's.

					RIKER
			Wes, authority and responsibility
			go hand in hand. I know you're
			responsible, now you have to learn
			to handle authority. You've been
			put in command so you can make
			a few right decisions. That will
			establish a pattern of success
			and build your self-confidence.
			That's why I said this was about
			ego. If you don't trust your own
			judgment, you don't belong in the
			command chair.

					WESLEY
			But what if I'm wrong?

					RIKER
			Then you're wrong. It's arrogant
			to think you'll never make a
			mistake.

					WESLEY
			But what if it's something really
			important -- not just a mineral
			survey, and what if someone ends
			up dead because of my mistake?

     STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/15/89 - ACT THREE     27.

21   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			In your situation you only have
			to do one thing: Ask yourself,
			what would Picard do?

					WESLEY
			He'd listen to all the opinions,
			then make the decision. But he's
			Picard.

					RIKER
			Doesn't matter. Would anyone
			argue with the captain once his
			decision was made?

	Wesley gives a bark of incredulous laughter.

					WESLEY
			No way.

					RIKER
			Why not?

					WESLEY
			I'm not sure.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker, report to the
			captain's quarters.

					RIKER
			When you've worked it out, you'll
			understand command.

	Riker taps his insignia.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			On my way.

	He starts for the doors, then pauses and adds.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I hope I've helped. Let me know
			what you decide.

					WESLEY
			I've already decided. I'm going
			to have Davies run that Ico-gram.
				(he smiles)
			And thank you, sir.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT THREE      28.

21   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			You're welcome.

22   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving on impulse power.

23   INT. GEOPHYSICAL LABORATORY

	Davies is studying some test results on a screen.
	Wesley ENTERS.

					DAVIES
			Hey, Wes, hi.

	Wesley holds himself a little stiffly.

					WESLEY
			Ensign Davies, I want that
			Ico-spectrogram run on the Selcundi
			Drema system.

					DAVIES
				(very light)
			You got it.

	He moves away to obey, and Wesley stands in stunned
	amazement.

24   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Present are Picard, Riker, Pulaski, Troi, Geordi, Worf
	and Data. As we come in, Picard has outlined the
	problem. Data is staring tensely at Picard, waiting
	for the miracle to happen. Everyone else is very
	serious. There should be growing passion in this
	scene. It's not just another cool discussion.
	Confusion manifesting in physical action.

					PICARD
			You see the dilemma?

					WORF
			There are no options. The Prime
			Directive is not a matter of
			degree. It is an absolute.

        STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT THREE        29.

24   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(a little sharply)
			I've always had a problem with
			that kind of abstract
			intellectualizing. It seems very
			callous and even a little
			cowardly.

	Worf reacts to the "cowardly," and Picard holds out a
	quelling hand.

					PICARD
			Doctor, I'm sure the lieutenant
			did not intend it in that way.
			In this situation we must use
			caution. Our actions could have
			a profound effect upon the future.
			If we could see all possible
			outcomes --

	Picard pauses searching for the right words. Riker
	jumps in.

					RIKER
			We would be gods, but we're not.
			If there is some cosmic plan,
			isn't it the height of hubris to
			presume that we can, or should,
			interfere?

					GEORDI
			So what are you saying? That the
			Dremans are fated to die?

					RIKER
			It's something that needs to be
			considered.

					GEORDI
				(with heat)
			Well, consider it considered, and
			rejected.

					TROI
			If there is a cosmic plan, are
			we not part of it? Our presence
			at this place at this moment in
			time might be part of that fate.

     STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/14/89 - ACT THREE     30.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
				(eagerly)
			So it might be part of the plan
			that we interfere.

					RIKER
			I think that eliminates the idea
			of "fate."

					PULASKI
			Commander, remember "Human
			reason needs only to will more
			strongly than fate, and she is
			fate."

					DATA
			Doctor, you quote Thomas Mann,
			and Commander Riker could no doubt
			cite Euripides to support his
			position, but all of this is just
			philosophy. Sarjenka is not a
			subject for philosophical debate,
			she is a person.

					PULASKI
				(to Picard)
			He's got a point. The Prime
			Directive was designed to protect,
			not destroy.

					PICARD
			So Doctor, you draw the line at
			the death of millions.

					PULASKI
			Yes.

					PICARD
			Same situation if it's an epidemic
			rather than a geological
			catastrophe?

					PULASKI
			Absolutely.

					PICARD
			How about a war? A
			generations-long conflict that
			is killing millions. Do we
			interfere?

	There is an uncomfortable silence.

     STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/16/89 - ACT THREE     31.

24   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Now we're less secure in our moral
			certitude. And what if it's not
			death. What if it's an oppressive
			government which is enslaving
			millions?

	He scans the faces of his officers.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			The Prime Directive serves many
			purposes. Not the least of which
			is to protect us. It keeps
			us from allowing our emotions to
			overrule our judgement.

					PULASKI
			My emotions are involved. Data's
			friend is going to die. That
			means something.

					WORF
			To Data.

					PULASKI
			Does that invalidate the
			emotion?

	They all look at Data, who is busy looking from Worf
	to Pulaski and back to Worf again as they attribute
	emotions and reactions to him. Picard with profound
	pity. This is really the problem. Not some unknown
	life-form on an unknown planet.

					GEORDI
			If the Dremans asked for our help?

					DATA
				(eagerly)
			Yes, Sarjenka's transmission could
			be viewed as a call for help.

					PICARD
			That's sophistry and you know it.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/16/89 - ACT THREE      32.

24   CONTINUED: (4)

					PULASKI
			Hell, I'll buy that excuse. We're
			all jigging madly on the head of
			a pin anyway.

					WORF
			She cannot ask for help from
			people she does not know.

					DATA
			She knows me.

					RIKER
			What a perfectly vicious little
			circle.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			I want you to sever the remaining
			com link with Drema Four.

					DATA
			Captain, to maintain contact
			without subspace radio capability
			required the computer to remotely
			scan all subspace resonance in her
			area. If I break that link the
			probability of relocating her
			signal falls to one in twenty-three
			million...

	Picard is sitting very still, eyes lowered, head bowed.
	Everyone becomes aware of his silence, and they focus
	on him. It is very, very quiet, and suddenly it hits
	Data.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			We are going to allow her to die,
			are we not?

	Troi, who is seated next to Data, gives a tiny shiver
	and looks quickly over at him. Then looks puzzled and
	shakes her head slightly. Did she or didn't she feel
	something out of him for the first time? Her attention
	is then drawn by Picard.

	Data touches whatever panels necessary.

	There is the SOUND OF STATIC, a VOICE slowly becoming
	clear. A FRIGHTENED CHILD'S voice.

     STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/16/89 - ACT THREE     33.

24   CONTINUED: (5)

					SARJENKA (V.O.)
			Data, Data! Where are you? Why
			won't you answer? Are you angry
			me? Please, please, I'm so
			afraid! Don't leave me!

	Now suddenly it's real. There's a person at the end
	of those words who is going to die. Data reaches out
	to sever the link.

					PICARD
			Wait.

	A long beat.

					PICARD
				(continuing; very weary)
			Oh, Data.

	Another beat.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			That whisper in the dark has
			become a plea. We cannot turn
			our backs.

	Off Picard's face, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FOUR      34.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

25   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming into orbit around Drema Four.

26   OMITTED

27   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Present are Picard, Riker, Wesley, Davies, ALANS and
	Hildebrant.

					RIKER
			We've found the reason for the
			geological instability.

					PICARD
			Excellent.

					DAVIES
			We would have missed it if Ensign
			Crusher hadn't requested an
			Ico-gram, but he did, and...

	Davies indicates Wesley, clearly deferring to his
	commander.

					WESLEY
			Drema Four has the largest deposit
			of dilithium ore ever recorded.
			It's also laid down in a very
			unusual pattern. The crystals
			are growing to form perfectly
			aligned lattices.

	Alans and Hildebrant are playing off each other.
	Finishing each other's sentences, interrupting.
	They're excited because they've discovered something
	new and fascinating, so they're teasing each other.

					HILDEBRANT
			The ore is forming generator
			strata.

					ALANS
			Which creates a piezoelectric
			effect.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/14/89 - ACT FOUR      35.

27   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			In plain English this means that
			the dilithium is causing the
			geological catastrophe?

					ALANS
			Right, the crystals take the
			natural radiant heat of the planet
			--

					HILDEBRANT
			Focus it, and turn it into
			mechanical energy.

					ALANS
			That increases tectonic stresses
			--

					HILDEBRANT
				(tapping him on the
				 shoulder)
			Excuse me, those plates are mine.
			Stick to your volcanos. Anyway
			the stress tears the planet
			apart.

					DAVIES
			Then the crystals break down,
			which is why we found all these
			traces of Illium-629.

					PICARD
			All right, we know the why. Now
			what can we do?

					RIKER
			That's going to take a little more
			work.

					PICARD
			Can we reverse the process?

	Davies, Wesley, Hildebrant and Alans all exchange
	glances.

					WESLEY
				(cautiously)
			We think so.

					PICARD
			No theories or half answers. Yes
			or no.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/14/89 - ACT FOUR      36.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					HILDEBRANT
			We'll get to work on it.

					ALANS
				(as an afterthought)
			Sir.

	Wesley, Davies, Alans and Hildebrant EXIT.

					RIKER
			Data's out there...
				(indicates the bridge
				 with a head jerk)
			... monitoring conditions on
			Drema Four. The situation's
			becoming pretty desperate for his
			friend. He's calculated the
			safest locations on the planet's
			surface. You can guess why.

					PICARD
			We just keep getting in deeper
			and deeper, don't we?

	Riker sits down. Leans his head back.

					RIKER
			She's going to die. They're all
			going to die.

					PICARD
			Unless.

					RIKER
			Yes... unless.

	Picard studies his hands.

					PICARD
			You may tell Commander Data that
			he has my permission to contact
			his friend and guide her to a
			safer location.

	Riker rises and starts for the doors.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/15/89 - ACT FOUR      37.

27   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Do you know where we are now,
			Number One?

					RIKER
			Sir?

					PICARD
			Up to our necks.

28   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Drema Four.

29   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	Data is seated at his desk. He makes adjustments to
	his transmitter, reopening communication.

					DATA
			Sarjenka, this is Data. Respond
			please.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Unable to complete transmission.

					DATA
			Reason for failure?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Damage to remote receiver on
			planet's surface.

	Data rises, and heads briskly out the door.

30   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Present are Picard, Riker, Worf, and Hildebrant.

					WORF
			We are modifying Class One probes
			so they become resonators. We
			will then use torpedo casings
			to protect the probes once they
			begin burrowing beneath the
			surface.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/16/89 - ACT FOUR 37AA.          

30   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			How do these resonators destroy
			the crystals?

     STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/15/89 - ACT FOUR     37A.

30   CONTINUED:

					HILDEBRANT
			By emitting harmonic vibrations
			which will shatter the lattices.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/15/89 - ACT FOUR      38.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			The Enterprise will monitor and
			adjust the frequency of the
			resonators.

					RIKER
				(to Hildebrant and Worf)
			It sounds like a plan. Get
			started on it.

	The two officers start to EXIT and meet Data on his
	way in. Picard rises and crosses to the food unit.

					PICARD
			Tea, Earl Grey, hot.

					DATA
			Captain, permission to beam down
			to Drema Four.

	Picard almost spills his tea.

					PICARD
			What?

					DATA
			I have been unable to contact
			Sarjenka.

					PICARD
			I know you're worried, but
			transporting to the surface is
			only going to make a bad situation
			worse.

					DATA
			I feel it is important to
			determine the reason for --

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Come on, Data!

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Sir, your orders were to deliver
			the message, correct?

					PICARD
			Yes.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/15/89 - ACT FOUR 38AA.          

30   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			So what is the difference whether
			I send the message or deliver it
			personally?

     STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/15/89 - ACT FOUR     38A.

30   CONTINUED: (4)

	Picard is a little stunned by the chutzpah and remains
	silent. Riker bursts out:

					RIKER
			A whopping big one, and you know
			it.

         STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT FOUR         39.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			We have come this far.

					PICARD
			In for a penny, in for a pound,
			is that what you're saying, Mister
			Data?

	Data just stares at him. Picard stares into those
	too-wide eyes. It's like kicking a dog. He drops his
	head into his hand.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Oh hell.

	He jerks his thumb toward the door.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Go.

					DATA
				(not quite believing
				 it)
			Sir?

					PICARD
			Go. Handle the transport, Number
			One.

	Riker and Data start for the doors. Riker looks back
	with an ironic smile.

					RIKER
			Now where would you say we are?

	With a hand Picard indicates someplace way over his
	head. Data and Riker EXIT.

30A  OMITTED

31   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	O'BRIEN is behind the console as Data and Riker ENTER.

					RIKER
			O'Brien, take a nap. You didn't
			see this, you're not involved.

         STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT FOUR         40.

31   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			Right sir, just standing here
			dozing off.

	He folds his arms across his chest and leans up against
	a wall. Data climbs onto the transporter.

					RIKER
			Ten minutes, Data, that's it,
			and if you meet anybody but
			Sarjenka --

					DATA
			I will signal for immediate beam
			out.

	Data DEMATERIALIZES.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker to the bridge.

					RIKER
			Damn!

					O'BRIEN
			I just woke up, sir.

					RIKER
			You know what to do?

					O'BRIEN
			No problem. I'll have him out
			of there as smooth as ice.

	Riker EXITS.

32   INT. SARJENKA'S ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Data MATERIALIZES. A lurid red light is filtering
	through the hexagonal cells of the comb-like room. The
	transmitter lies on the floor. Occasional tremors
	shake the room. On one side of the room is a raised
	platform covered with tumbled furs. In one corner
	is propped a lute-like instrument. Brightly colored
	ribbons hang from the neck. On one wall hang a
	number of pictures. They are all of improbable ships
	sailing through the stars or winged creatures flying
	through stars, ringed planets, etc. All the detritus
	of childhood, but no child.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/16/89 - ACT FOUR      41.

32   CONTINUED:

	Data unlimbers his tricorder and takes readings. The
	tricorder is emitting HIGH-PITCHED BEEPS which DROP
	IN TONE as it scans across the door areas of the walls.

	Data approaches a doorway and runs a hand across it.
	The wall VANISHES, and he is looking out at a volcano
	which is spurting molten lava high into the sky. A
	river of the viscous rock crawls toward the house.
	Ash is raining down outside. Data closes the wall.

	Slowly he crosses and picks up the lute. An earth
	tremor shakes the room. Data steadies himself. He
	thoughtfully draws his fingers across the strings.
	The SOUND of the strings hang in the room.

	Suddenly the wall VANISHES, and...

	SARJENKA rushes in. The wall remains open. She is
	an eerie but beautiful child between ten and twelve.
	Her skin has a luminous gold color; her eyebrows have
	a metallic quality as if gemstones and precious metals
	had been crushed and brushed across the hairs. From
	above each brow spring delicate antennae which curve
	back over the top of her head. The hair which hangs to
	her waist is of the same metallic multicolored strands
	as the brows. The quality is as if a dragonfly
	developed bipedally. Eyes can be faceted or not. She
	is coughing.

	Data turns. She freezes when she sees the Android,
	then shrinks back in terror.

	She bolts for the exit. Data leaps after her and grabs
	her by the shoulders.

					DATA
			Sarjenka, wait!

	She struggles violently in his grasp.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Do not be afraid. I am Data.

	She stares at him in dawning wonder. Slowly she
	reaches out and touches his cheek with her fingertips.

					SARJENKA
				(breathing the word)
			Data.
				(a beat)
			Data, you came.

      STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FOUR      41A.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

	Then to his vast confusion the child throws herself
	into his arms. His arms hang limply at his sides.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/14/89 - ACT FOUR          42.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

					SARJENKA
				(continuing)
			Data, where have you been?

					DATA
			There is no time for explanations.
			You and your family must leave.

					SARJENKA
			We already have. We ran when the
			tremors began.

					DATA
				(confused)
			Then why are you here?

					SARJENKA
			My father wouldn't let us take
			anything, but I had to have my
			transmitter. I knew you would
			come back, and I didn't want you
			to find only silence -- the way
			I did.

					DATA
				(distractedly)
			Yes, well, I am sorry about that,
			but it is very complicated -- Does
			your family know where you are?

					SARJENKA
			No.

					DATA
				(looking outside)
			You cannot survive in this.

	Data closes the wall, and suddenly the little girl
	begins to realize that she is in danger. Fright washes
	across her face.

					SARJENKA
			What are we going to do?

	Data considers. There is another tremor, and Sarjenka
	almost loses her footing. Data steadies her. He has
	evaluated all the available information and there is
	only one alternative. He taps his insignia.

					DATA
			Enterprise, two to beam up.

             STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT FOUR             43.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

					SARJENKA
			Where are we going?

	Data points upward.

					SARJENKA
				(continuing; thrilled)
			To the stars?

					DATA
			Yes.

	He positions the child, and they DEMATERIALIZE, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

             STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" - 2/10/89 - ACT FIVE             44.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

33   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Data and Sarjenka MATERIALIZE. O'Brien gapes at the
	alien. Sarjenka edges nervously sideways and slides
	her hand into Data's.

					O'BRIEN
				(sotto voce)
			There's gonna be hell to pay.

					DATA
			Where is Commander Riker?

					O'BRIEN
			On the bridge.

	Data, with Sarjenka in tow, steps down off the
	platform and heads for the doors.

					O'BRIEN
				(continuing)
			Where are you going?

					DATA
			To the bridge.

					O'BRIEN
			You're going to take that?

	Data pauses to consider.

					DATA
			Leave her here?

	Sarjenka seizes his arm, stares in fear at O'Brien
	and in a frenzied whisper:

					SARJENKA
			Don't leave me here. Please don't
			leave me.

					DATA
				(to O'Brien)
			Quite impossible.

	They EXIT, the child's hand still locked in Data's.
	Off O'Brien's completely befuddled expression:

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/21/89 - ACT FIVE          45.

34   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Picard, Troi, Wesley and Worf are all at their
	accustomed places. A supernumerary at Ops. The planet
	is on the main viewscreen.

					WORF
			Sir, we are three minutes from
			resonator launch.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Where is he?

					RIKER
			He'll be here.

	Right on cue the doors of the aft turbolift open.
	Picard and Riker rise and turn. Riker's expression
	of relief turns to consternation as he and Picard stare
	at the child with Data. Picard very slowly turns his
	head to regard his first officer. There is a world
	of frustration in the glance.

					PICARD
			He has brought that child aboard
			my ship and onto my bridge.

					RIKER
			I'm sure Data will have a very
			good explanation.

					DATA
			She was frightened and did not
			want to be left alone

					PICARD
			Mister Data, would you kindly
			assume your station.

	Picard nods to Troi and gestures toward Sarjenka.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Counselor, escort her to Sickbay.

	Troi starts up the ramp, and Sarjenka shrinks even
	closer to Data. She is in a very strange place, among
	strangers who look hideously ugly to her, and there
	is this gruff man who is angry with her and angry with
	her friend Data.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/21/89 - ACT FIVE          46.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
				(reaching the pair)
			It's all right, nobody's going
			to hurt you.

	Troi holds out her hand to Sarjenka.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			We'll go and get a treat, and --

					SARJENKA
			NO!

					DATA
			Captain, I will not allow her to
			be in the way.

	Sarjenka is beating at Troi's hand as Troi reaches for
	her and twining around Data like vines on a tree. Data
	is very rattled by this. Everyone's attention is on
	this little psychodrama and not on their stations.

					WORF
			Two minutes to resonator launch.

					TROI
			Little one, hush, it's all right.

					SARJENKA
				(interrupting, very
				 shrill)
			NO! Leave me alone! I want Data!

	Troi catches one of Sarjenka's flailing hands. Troi
	continues murmuring soothing endearments, but Sarjenka
	is having none of it. She bursts into wild sobs.

					DATA
			Counselor, allow me. Please.

	Troi drops Sarjenka's hand and steps back, watching
	with great interest. Data drops to one knee. The
	little girl wraps her arms around his neck, rests her
	head on his shoulder, and sobs. Data's eyes are
	flicking from side to side, his head is cocking as
	waves of confusion break over him. Suddenly his arms
	go around her, and he hugs her close. With one hand
	he strokes her long hair.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/21/89 - ACT FIVE          47.

34   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Hush, it is all right now. No
			one will harm you. These are my
			friends.

	Sarjenka's sobs subside. The bridge is completely
	silent.

					PICARD
			Take your station, Mister Data,
			and keep her with you. This does
			directly concern her.

	Data and Sarjenka move down to Ops. She is still
	holding his hand. She settles between the two
	stations. Still hanging on.

					WORF
			Thirty seconds to resonator
			launch.

					DATA
				(to Sarjenka)
			I require my hand now.

					WORF
			Firing torpedoes.

34A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	We see the lights of the six racing torpedos heading
	for the planet like a flight of birds.

34B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			Sensors locked on probes.

					WORF
			Torpedos have reached their
			targets...

	A beat. A thermographic image appears on the main
	viewscreen.

					DATA
			Resonators activated. Harmonic
			sequences have begun.

       STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/15/89 - ACT FIVE 47AA.          

34B  CONTINUED:

					SARJENKA
			What are you doing?

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/16/89 - ACT FIVE         47A.

34B  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			We are attempting to quiet your
			planet. If we succeed, there will
			be no more quakes, no more
			volcanos.

					PICARD
				(to Wesley)
			When should the results become
			evident?

					WESLEY
			Very quickly, sir.

					SARJENKA
			And my parents and brothers?

					DATA
			If our experiment...

	He breaks off, realizing that what Sarjenka needs is
	reassurance.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			They will soon be safe.

	Data looks at his panel

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Captain, sensors indicate a
			planetwide reduction in tectonic
			stress levels.

    STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/21/89 - ACT FIVE     48 - 49*      

34B  CONTINUED: (3)

					WESLEY
			It's working. We did it!

	People shift in their chairs as the tension now eases
	on the bridge.

					SARJENKA
				(to Data)
			You did this for me?

	Data reacts. Sarjenka slowly turns and studies the
	bridge.

					DATA
			Sarjenka, look.

	Data taps the console.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Starboard view.

	The view of Drema Four on the Main Viewer is replaced
	with a view of the stars.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			There, there are your
			stars.

	Absolute wonder. Sarjenka approaches the Main Viewer.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			What are you thinking?

					SARJENKA
			Someday, I'm going to be here.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/16/89 - ACT FIVE          50.

34B  CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			Data, take Sarjenka to Sickbay.

					DATA
			Sir, must we?

					PICARD
			Yes.

	Data holds out his hand to Sarjenka. She runs to him.
	Trustingly takes his hand, and they EXIT. Picard
	rises, crosses to the Ready Room, and ENTERS.

34C  INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	Pulaski is seated at her desk talking to Picard on the
	com screen.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Data and the alien are on their
			way down. What would be involved
			in removing all memory of her
			communication with Data and her
			visit to this ship?

					PULASKI
			Assuming her brain structure is
			similar to ours the memories will
			be stored chemically on the
			neurons of the cerebral cortex.
			They are also time dependent.
			I'll have to scan for age of the
			chemical links, and try to find
			the relevant neurons. To be sure
			I may have to go back weeks before
			the initial contact with Data.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Well, do your best.

	His image vanishes as he cuts the com.

34D  INT. CORRIDOR

	Data and Sarjenka walking toward Sickbay.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/14/89 - ACT FIVE         50A.

34D  CONTINUED:

					SARJENKA
			You have many different kinds
			of people here.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/21/89 - ACT FIVE          51.

34D  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Yes.

					SARJENKA
			When I'm bigger can I be on your
			ship?

					DATA
			I am certain you could.

					SARJENKA
				(with a sigh)
			I wish I could come with you now.

					DATA
			There are many things in life
			which we desire but will never
			receive. This is one of them.

					SARJENKA
			I know, but I can still wish for
			it.

	The doors of Sickbay open and they ENTER.

35   INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE

	Data and Sarjenka cross the room and enter. Pulaski is
	seated at her desk. On the desk are some collectibles,
	among them the Elanin Singer Stone.

					DATA
			Sarjenka, this is Doctor Pulaski.

					PULASKI
			Hello, dear.

					SARJENKA
			Hello.

	Her eye is caught by the Singer Stone, and she picks it
	up. It begins to sing, and her eyes widen in wonder.
	She smiles.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/14/89 - ACT FIVE          52.

35   CONTINUED:

					SARJENKA
				(continuing)
			What is this?

					PULASKI
			An Elanin Singer Stone. It sings
			a different song for each person.

	Sarjenka thrusts the crystal at Data.

					SARJENKA
			What does it sing for you?

	He folds her fingers back around the stone and pushes
	it away gently.

					DATA
			It does not sing for me.

					SARJENKA
			Why not?

					DATA
			Because I am a machine.

					SARJENKA
			Oh Data, I'm sorry.

	She touches his cheek.

					PULASKI
			Sarjenka, we're going to run a
			few scans just to make sure you're
			all right.

	An expression of alarm crosses the child's face.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			Data's going to be right with you.
			Don't worry.

35A  INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Data and Pulaski lead Sarjenka to the biobed, and Data
	boosts her up. Pulaski gives her a hypospray, and the
	little girl is out. Pulaski begins studying the
	readouts over the bed.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/14/89 - ACT FIVE         52A.

35A  CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			You did a good thing, Data.

	He looks down at Sarjenka.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/16/89 - ACT FIVE          53.

35A  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			But are we doing a good thing now?

					PULASKI
			Data, this is to protect her as
			much as us.

					DATA
			By robbing her of her memories?

					PULASKI
			To remember you and this ship
			would complicate her future. She
			has to be the person she was born
			to be. And you'll remember.

	Pulaski sets up a complex machine. It emits a beam of
	blue light across the child's head.

36   INT. SARJENKA'S ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Data MATERIALIZES. He is carrying Sarjenka. (Stunt
	double if necessary.) Data carries the sleeping child
	to her bed and tucks her in. He then opens his hand,
	revealing the Elanin stone. It is silent. He then
	presses it into her hand, gently folding the fingers
	around the crystal. It begins to sing. He crosses
	to the wall and opens it, revealing the now quiet
	volcano. There are anxious VOICES OFF STAGE. Data
	quickly closes the wall, hurries to the center of the
	room, touches his insignia and DEMATERIALIZES.

37   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp speed.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker is in the command position. Worf is at his
	station. Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops. Wesley
	ENTERS and starts to cross to his station. Riker
	motions to him, and Wesley joins him at the command
	station. He nods toward the first officer's chair.

					RIKER
			Sit down.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/21/89 - ACT FIVE          54.

38   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			No thank you sir. It's going to
			be a long time before I'm really
			qualified to sit here.

					RIKER
			You did a good job, Wes. I'm
			proud of you.

					WESLEY
			Thank you, sir.

	Wesley starts for Conn, then pauses and looks back.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Does it get any easier?

					RIKER
			No.

39   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	There is a CHIME. Picard looks up from book. In the
	background music is softly playing.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Data ENTERS. Picard closes the book on a finger.

					DATA
			I came to thank you.

					PICARD
			No thanks are necessary. You
			reminded us that there are
			obligations beyond duty.

          STAR TREK: "Pen Pals" -- REV. 2/16/89 - ACT FIVE          55.

39   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			You did not have to hold that
			conference. Your decision could
			have been unilateral.

					PICARD
			One of my officers...

	He stops, and sets aside the book.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... One of my friends was in
			trouble. I had to help him.

					DATA
			I am going to miss her, Captain.

					PICARD
			That too is part of friendship,
			remembrance and regrets.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			And understanding that has taken
			you a step closer to humanity.

	Off Data's quizzical look.

39A  EXT SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving away at ways speed

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Q Who?" 
                          #40272-142 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                      FEBRUARY 24, 1989

             STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Q Who?" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             Q
                RIKER              
                DATA               Non-Speaking
                TROI                 BORG ONE
                GEORDI               BORG TWO
                WORF                 BORG THREE
                WESLEY             
                GUINAN              
                O'BRIEN            
                SONYA              

                Non-Speaking       
                  CREWMEMBERS        
                  SECURITY MAN       

             STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Q Who?" 
                              
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              CORRIDOR
              MAIN BRIDGE              BORG SHIP
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TURBOLIFT
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              TEN-FORWARD
              GUINAN'S OFFICE
          
            SHUTTLECRAFT
          
            BORG SHIP

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                           "Q Who?"                                
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise as it is traveling at impulse speed.

2    INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	GEORDI is coming down the corridor, he sees a young twenty
	five to twenty eight year old ensign -- who has
	newly arrived on the Enterprise. She is very
	energetic, and enthusiastic in an open and ingenuous
	way, which is both appealing and refreshing. Her name
	is SONYA. She is standing in front of a food dispenser
	panel.

					SONYA
			Hot chocolate, please.

	The hot chocolate appears.

					GEORDI
			We don't ordinarily say "please"
			to food dispensers.

					SONYA
				(amused)
			Since it's listed as "intelligent
			Circuitry", why not? After all,
			working as much with artificial
			intelligence as we do, can be
			dehumanizing -- right? So, maybe
			we can combat that tendency with
			a little simple courtesy.

	She removes the cup of hot chocolate.

					SONYA
				(continuing)
			Thank you.

	They walk toward Main Engineering.

            STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - TEASER            1A.

2    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			For someone who has just arrived,
			you certainly aren't shy with your
			opinions.

					SONYA
			Ooops -- have I been talking too
			much?

					GEORDI
			No.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - TEASER           2.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

					SONYA
				(the words come out in
				 a rush)
			I do tend to be a motor mouth,
			especially when I get excited...
			and you don't know how exciting
			it is to get this assignment.
			Everyone in class -- and I mean
			everyone -- wants the Enterprise.
			I mean, it would have been all
			right to spend some time on Ranuos
			Six to do phase work with
			anti-matter... that's my
			speciality.

					GEORDI
			I know -- that's why you got this
			assignment.

					SONYA
				(off Geordi's smile)
			Did it again. It's just that...

					GEORDI
			I know, you're excited. Sonya.

					SONYA
			Yes.

					GEORDI
			I don't think you want to bring
			that hot chocolate around these
			control stations.

					SONYA
			Sorry. I shouldn't even have this
			in engineering. We were talking
			and I just forgot I had it in my
			hand...

	And as she turns to take it out of the room.

					SONYA
				(continuing)
			I'll finish it over here.
				(looks back, and
				 seriously)
			Lieutenant La Forge, it won't
			happen again.

	Then as she turns around she crashes right into CAPTAIN
	PICARD.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - TEASER           3.

2A   PICARD

	The cup full of chocolate hits him right in the chest.

2B   SCENE

	For a moment everyone freezes. Geordi starts forward.

					GEORDI
			Actually it's my fault, sir...

	He looks down at his soiled uniform.

					PICARD
			Yes, I'm aware of how often you
			order picnics to be held in here.

	Sonya is about to die from embarassment.

					SONYA
			Oh no. Oh, Captain... I'm
			sorry... oh..
				(she tries to brush it
				 off)
			... I wasn't looking and...
				(she pulls her hand
				 away)
			Oh.. It's all over you.

					PICARD
			Yes, Ensign. It's all over me.

					SONYA
			At least let me...

	In trying to brush it off, she just makes it worse.
	She looks up at Picard, who through it all is
	maintaining as much of his dignity as possible.

					PICARD
			Ensign... ah...

					SONYA
				(she straightens up to
				 her best military
				 posture)
			Ensign Sonya Gomez.

             STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - TEASER             4.

2B   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Ensign Gomez is a recent Academy
			graduate. She transferred on at
			Starbase one seventy three.

	Picard's attention is on the widening chocolate stain
	that Sonya is creating.

					PICARD
			Ensign...
				(restraining her)
			I think it would be simpler if
			you let me change my uniform?

					GEORDI
			Captain, I really have to accept
			responsibility for this.

	Picard has been looking from one to the other,
	beginning to understand what is happening between
	Geordi and Sonya.

					PICARD
			Yes, Chief Engineer. I believe
			I do understand now.

					SONYA
			I'm very excited about this
			assignment Captain, and I promise
			I'll...
				(she looks at the
				 chocolate stain on
				 Picard's uniform)
			... try very hard to serve you and
			this ship to the best of my
			ability.

					PICARD
			I'm sure you will. Carry on.

            STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - TEASER            5.

2B   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard then turns and strides off.

2C   SONYA AND GEORDI

					SONYA
			First impressions right. Isn't
			that what they say -- first
			impressions are the most
			important.

					GEORDI
			I'll give you this... it's a
			meeting the captain won't soon
			forget.

					SONYA
			What a way to start my first
			assignment.

	Off Geordi's reaction:

3    OMMITTED (3)

4    INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard walks past a crewman -- who notices the stain on
	his uniform, but quickly averts his eyes so as not to
	embarrass the captain. Picard turns and enters the
	turbolift.

4A   INT. TURBOLIFT

	The doors close.

					PICARD
			Deck nine. Officers' quarters.

	The turbolift moves off. Then stops. The doors open,
	and while still looking down at the stain on his
	uniform, Picard steps off.

4B   INT. SHUTTLE

	Picard is not in a corridor of the Enterprise -- he's on
	a shuttle! He turns around and the turbolift doors are
	gone.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - TEASER           5A.

4C   SCENE

	He looks up. There is a crewman at the controls.

					PICARD
			Crewman? What's going on?

	The crewman turns.

            STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/27/89 - TEASER            6.

4D   CREWMAN

	It's Q.

					Q
			There, there, my dear captain.

4E   PICARD

	Reacts.

					PICARD
			Q.

4F   SCENE (OPTICAL)

	Picard moves closer to Q.

					Q
				(re: the stain)
			My, my -- haven't we been careless.

	Q passes his hand over the stain on Picard's uniform
	and the stain disappears.

					Q
			There -- a little cleaning service.
			I am more than happy to provide.

					PICARD
			We agreed you would never trouble
			my ship again!

					Q
			I always keep my arrangements,
			sir. We are nowhere near your
			vessel.

	Picard looks out and sees a field of stars. Then back
	to Q.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT ONE           7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise moving along at impulse speed.

5A   INT. CORRIDOR

	Geordi and Sonya are walking to Ten-Forward. She is
	in a clean uniform.

					GEORDI
			I read your graduating thesis.
			I wouldn't have requested you if
			you weren't the best.

	She's uncomfortable with the compliment and shrugs it
	off, changes the subject.

					SONYA
			Where are we going?

					GEORDI
			To Ten-Forward. We're going to
			forget about work. We are going
			to sit, talk, relax, look at the
			stars. You're going to learn to
			slow down.

					SONYA
				(very intense)
			No, that's the one thing I can't
			do.

					GEORDI
				(gently)
			You're awfully young to be so
			driven.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT ONE           7A.

5A   CONTINUED:

					SONYA
			Yes, I am. I had to be. I had
			to be the best because only the
			best get to be here. Out here
			on the edge.
				(gripping his arm and
				 giving it a shake)
			Geordi, Geordi . . .uh . .
				(dropping the arm
				 abruptly)
			Lieutenant --

					GEORDI
				(grinning)
			Geordi

					SONYA
			Geordi. Whatever is out here
			we're going to be the first
			humans ever to see it. And is
			it here because we believe in
			it and have therefore created
			it, or has it created us?

					GEORDI
			The Grand Unified Theory and
			Supersymmetry hasn't been
			seriously discussed for years.

					SONYA
			They also haven't been disproved.
			I don't know if it's true or
			not, but I've got to try and find
			out.

					GEORDI
			You're more than a scientist
			you're a philospher.

					SONYA
			No, no, I'm not. Oh, God, don't
			make me sound profound. There's
			just so much out there ... here.

	She is gesturing broadly as if somehow she can pull
	in and embrace the whole universe.

					SONYA
				(continuing)
			I have to see it all. To
			understand it all, and we haven't
			got much time.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT ONE           7B.

5A   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Sonya, it's going to be there for
			you. Believe me.
				(a beat)
			I promise, I won't let anything
			exciting slip past without letting
			you know.

6    INT. TEN-FORWARD

	GUINAN is behind the bar. There are a few n.d. crewmembers
	scattered around the room. The only one of our
	regulars in Ten-Forward is Geordi, who is sitting at
	a table by the window with Sonya they are engaged
	in a very animated conversation.

6A   GUINAN

	Something gives her pause -- like a whisper only she
	can hear. She is thoughtful for a beat...

6B   SCENE

	Guinan steps out from behind the bar and crosses to
	the center of the room.

6C   ANOTHER ANGLE

	She stands near Geordi's table for a beat and gazing
	out at space. In the background Geordi continues his
	conversation with Sonya.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			I understand that you're excited
			-- so was I. This is your first
			assignment, everything is new,
			you are eager and that's great,
			but...

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT ONE           7C.

6C   CONTINUED:

					SONYA (O.S.)
			I've always been an enthusiastic
			person, but...

	He holds up his hand.

					GEORDI (O.S).
			Do me a favor... for a minute,
			just listen.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT ONE           8.

6C   CONTINUED:

					SONYA (O.S.)
			I always do that. Someone nice
			-- and you are nice I can tell,
			goes out of their way to give me
			some helpful advice... and I'm
			so busy talking...

	In the b.g. we see Geordi quiet her with a gesture.

					SONYA (O.S.)
			Not another word. Go ahead...
			talk.

6D   GUINAN

	Her brow knits -- like she has just seen the first
	indications of a coming storm. She steps to a
	communications panel.

					GUINAN
			Bridge, this is Ten-Forward.

7    INT. BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING RIKER

	Who reacts to the unusual call.

					RIKER
			Guinan?! I don't believe you've
			ever called the bridge before.

					GUINAN
			I've never felt the need. Is
			everything alright?

					RIKER
			How do you mean?

					GUINAN
			Is there... anything... unusual
			happening?

					RIKER
				(looks around)
			Anyone notice anything unusual?
				(waits, then)
			No Guinan, nothing out of the
			ordinary. Why do you ask?

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT ONE          8A.

7A   ANGLE IN TEN-FORWARD

	A thoughtful Guinan responding.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/1/89 - ACT ONE           9.

7A   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			I'm... I'm not certain. Just a
			feeling -- something that happened
			once before. Probably nothing.
				(beat)
			Please forget I called. Ten-
			Forward out.

	She turns and stares out into space.

8    OMITTED

9    INT. SHUTTLECRAFT

	Picard is in the shuttlecraft -- with Q. Picard
	adjusts a control; Q smiles.

					Q
			The locator beacon won't help.
			They'll never look for you this
			far away.

	Picard turns to the com controls.

					PICARD
			Enterprise -- this is Picard.

	There's no response.

					PICARD
			Stop this foolishness, Q. Return
			me to the Enterprise.

					Q
			I'd suggest you change your
			attitude. Petulance does not
			become you. We have business.

					PICARD
			Keeping me a prisoner out here
			will not force me to discuss
			anything with you.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT ONE          9A.

9    CONTINUED:

					Q
			It will in time, my dear Captain.

            STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT ONE            10.

10   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Guinan steps up to near the table occupied by Geordi
	and Sonya and looks out at the stars.

					SONYA
			I appreciate your advice,
			Lieutenant. And, I'll take it
			to heart.

	Geordi notices Guinan's distraction.

					GEORDI
			Guinan?

	She turns.

					GUINAN
			Can I get you something?

					GEORDI
			No -- we're fine. Is everything
			all right?

	She looks over at Geordi for a beat then.

					GUINAN
			I don't know.

	But her expression belies the answer. Geordi nods,
	but something about her reaction causes him to:

					GEORDI
				(gets up)
			I think I'll go check out
			Engineering.

					SONYA
			I'll go with you.

	Guinan watches them leave then turns and once again
	looks out at the stars.

10A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The turbolift doors open and TROI enters. There is
	a sense of foreboding in the timing of her arrival.
	Reaction from Riker. Troi crosses to her position.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT ONE          11.

10A  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Where's the captain?

					RIKER
			In his Ready Room.

	Troi touches a com control.

					TROI
			Captain -- this is Counselor Troi.

	There is no response.

11   INT. ANOTHER ANGLE

					RIKER
			Computer -- locate Captain Picard.

					COMPUTER
			The captain is not on the ship.

	Before they can react.

11A  WORF

	Runs a check on his security panel.

					WORF
			Commander, there is a shuttle
			missing from Shuttle Bay Two.

					RIKER
			All stop.

					WESLEY
			Answering all stop.

12   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise comes to a complete stop.

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	For a beat everyone is silent... waiting.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT ONE          11A.

13   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			I have hailed the shuttle on all
			frequencies -- no response.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT ONE          12.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Sensors indicate no shuttle or
			other ships in this sector.

					RIKER
			We must assume the captain is
			onboard the shuttle.

					WESLEY
			But, how could he get to the
			shuttle bay, how could he leave
			the Enterprise without us knowing?
			It's not possible.

					RIKER
			Take it easy, Wes. We'll find
			him. I want to begin a methodical
			search. Sensors on maximum scan
			We'll use our present location
			as the center. Data plot a search
			pattern from our present
			coordinates which will cover the
			most area in the shortest time.

	Riker slowly moves back to his chair.

13A  DATA

	He makes some rapid calculations.

					DATA
			The search pattern has been input.

					RIKER
			Engage, Mister Crusher.

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise pulls out of frame.

15   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Another angle as the Enterprise approaches from a long
	distance.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT ONE           13.

15   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log. Stardate
			(xx). We have not been able to
			determine why, or how, Captain
			Picard left the Enterprise. We
			can't even be certain he is in
			the missing shuttle, although that
			is the assumption on which we are
			proceeding. For the last six
			hours we have been searching
			without success.

16   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The situation has gone from tense to desperate.

					DATA
			We have covered the area in a
			spherical pattern which a vessel
			without warp drive could traverse
			in the time allotted.

					RIKER
			Widen the area...

16A  DATA

	He inputs the necessary information.

17   INT. SHUTTLE

	As before with Picard and Q. Picard attempts to power
	up the shuttle. All systems are inoperative.

					Q
			Do we stay out here years?
			Decades? Picard, I am ageless
			-- you are not.

					PICARD
			Then the Enterprise will continue
			on with Riker as captain. Return
			me to my ship.

					Q
			You are an impossibly stubborn
			human.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/1/89 - ACT ONE          13A.

17   CONTINUED:

					Q
				(continuing)
			If I return you to your ship, you
			will agree to give my request a
			full hearing?

	Picard studies Q for a beat, then nods.

17A  INT. TEN-FORWARD

	We pull back to reveal Picard and Q, now sitting in Ten-
	Forward.

					Q
			You're right Picard. This is the
			proper venue for our discussion.

17B  GUINAN

	She reacts to the sudden appearance of Q and the
	captain.

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - EMPHASIZING WORF

	Who is studying his board.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT ONE          14.

18   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Commander. My status board
			indicates that the shuttle is back
			in Shuttle Bay Two.

	Riker reacts.

					RIKER
			Computer -- locate Captain Picard.

					COMPUTER
			Captain Picard is in Ten-Forward.

	Off Riker's reactions we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT TWO          15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

19   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is at a dead stop.

20   OMMITTED

21   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Picard and Q are seated by one of the front windows.
	Guinan comes over. Q immediately stands and backs off
	like a man about to be physically attacked.

					Q
			You!

					GUINAN
			None other.

					Q
			Picard, if you had half the sense
			you pretend to have, you would
			get her off your ship immediately
			-- and if you like I will be more
			than pleased to expedite her
			departure.

	Picard looks to Guinan.

					PICARD
			You know him.

					GUINAN
			We had some dealings.

					Q
			Those dealings were two centuries
			ago. This creature is not what
			she appears to be. She's an imp
			-- where she goes trouble always
			follows.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT TWO          16.

21   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You're speaking of yourself, Q
			-- not Guinan.

					Q
			Guinan? Is that your name now?

					PICARD
			Guinan's not the issue here -- you
			are... We had an agreement that
			you would stop meddling with us.

					Q
			And so I have.

					PICARD
			What do you want, Q? State your
			business and let's get on with
			it.

					Q
			I agree Captain, enough about this
			creature -- she's diverting us from
			the purpose of my being here.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Which is?

	Q looks up.

21A  SCENE

	Riker and Worf stride across Ten-Forward, to join them.

					Q
			Ahh, the redoubtable Commander
			Riker. And micro-brain.
				(to Worf)
			Growl for me -- let me know you
			still care.

	Worf reacts.

					Q
				(returning to the point)
			My purpose? Why to join you.

					RIKER
			To join us as what?

        STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - REV. 3/7/89 - ACT TWO        17.

21A  CONTINUED:

					Q
			A member of the crew. Willing
			and able -- ready to serve.

	Before Riker can react.

					Q
				(to Picard)
			This ship is already home for the
			indigent, the unwanted and the
			unworthy -- so why not a homeless
			entity.

					RIKER
			Homeless?

					Q
			Yes.

					RIKER
			So, the other members of the Q
			continuum kicked you out.

					GUINAN
			Not all of the Q are like this
			one. Some are almost respectable.

					PICARD
			Join us as what? To do what?
			Would you start as an ordinary
			crewman -- what task is too menial
			for an entity?

					Q
			Do you mock me?

					PICARD
			Not at all. That is the last
			thing I would do. You, by
			definition are part of our
			charter. Our mission is to go
			forth -- to seek out new and
			different life forms, and you
			certainly qualify as one of the
			most unique life forms I have
			ever encountered. To learn more
			about you is frankly quite
			provocative, but you are next
			of kin to chaos.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT TWO          17A.

21A  CONTINUED: (2)

					Q
			Captain, at least allow me to
			present my argument.

	Q takes Picard's silence as permission to continue.

					Q
				(continuing)
			After our last encounter,
				(a look to Riker)
			I was asked to leave the Q
			continuum. Since then, I have been
			wandering vaguely -- bored really
			-- my existence without purpose.
			Then, I remembered the good times
			I had with you...

					RIKER
			The good times!? The first time
			we met you put us on trial for
			the "crimes of humanity"...

					Q
			Of which you were exonerated.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT TWO           18.

21A  CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			The next time we saw you, you
			asked me to join the Q continuum.

					Q
			You made a large mistake in not
			accepting my offer.

					PICARD
			... and now you say you want to
			join us.

					Q
			Yes, more and more I realize that
			here -- here is where I want to
			be. Think of the advantages.
			Now, I neither expect nor require
			any special treatment. If
			necessary, although I can't
			imagine why, I will renounce my
			powers and become as weak and
			incompetent as all of you.

					PICARD
			No.

					Q
			Oh, come on, Captain, in
			fairness... let me try, I deserve
			at least that much.

					RIKER
			Fairness?! You disrupt this ship
			-- kidnap the captain!

					Q
			I add a little excitement, a
			little spice to your lives and
			all you do is complain. Where's
			your adventurous spirit -- your
			imagination. Think, Picard, of
			the possibilities.

            STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT TWO            19.

21A  CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Simply stated -- we don't trust
			you.

					Q
			Oh, you may not trust me, but you
			do need me. You're not prepared
			for what awaits you.

					PICARD
			I don't know that we are prepared,
			but I do know that we are ready
			to confront it.

					Q
			Really?

					PICARD
			Absolutely. That's why we are
			out here.

					Q
			Oh, the arrogance.
				(to Guinan)
			They don't have a clue about
			what's "out here".

					GUINAN
			They will learn -- adapt. That's
			their great advantage.

					Q
			They are moving faster than
			expected -- farther than they
			should.

					PICARD
			By whose calculation?

					Q
			You judge yourselves against the
			pitiful adversaries you have so
			far encountered -- the Klingons,
			the Romulans, are nothing compared
			to what's waiting.
					(MORE)

            STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT TWO            20.

21A  CONTINUED: (4)

					Q
				(continuing)
			Picard, you are about to move into
			areas of the galaxy containing
			wonders more incredible than you
			can possibly imagine... and
			terrors to freeze your soul. I
			offer myself as guide -- only to
			be rejected out-of-hand.

					RIKER
			I guess we'll just have to get
			along the best we can without you.

					Q
			What justifies this smugness?

					PICARD
			We're not smug -- nor arrogant.
			We are resolute and we are
			willing. But more than that we
			are determined. Your help is not
			required.

					Q
			Well, let's just see how ready
			you are.

					GUINAN
			Q -- don't do this!

	He makes a move of his hand:

22   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is struck by a great surge of energy
	and streaks off.

23   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Picard and the others react to the blur of stars
	streaking past. It's a velocity beyond the
	capabilities of the Enterprise.

24   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data has command of the bridge. Everyone reacts to
	the sudden burst of speed.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT TWO           21.

25   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise comes out of the spin and stops.

26   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	The motion has stopped.

	(INTERCUT MAIN BRIDGE AS NEEDED)

					PICARD
			Bridge this is the captain -- all
			stop.

					WESLEY COM VOICE
			Answering all stop.

					PICARD
			Status.

					DATA COM VOICE
			According to these coordinates
			we have traveled seven thousand light
			years, and are located near system
			J-two-five.

					RIKER
			Estimate travel time to the
			closest starbase.

					DATA COM VOICE
			At maximum warp, in two years,
			seven months, three days, eighteen
			hours we would reach Starbase one
			eight five.

	Guinan looks out the window.

					RIKER
			Why?

           STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT TWO           21A.

26   CONTINUED:

					Q
			Why? Why, to give you a taste
			of your future. This is a
			preview of things to come, because
			if you continue at your present
			rate of exploration -- very soon you
			will reach this part of the
			galaxy.
				(to Picard)
			Con permiso, Capitan. The hall
			has been rented -- the orchestra
			engaged -- it's time to see if you
			can dance.

	With a flash Q disappears.

            STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT TWO            22.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Guinan, have your people been in
			this part of the galaxy?

					GUINAN
			Yes.

					RIKER
			What can you tell us?

					GUINAN
			Only that if I were you, I'd start
			back right now.

	Off their look...

27   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is moving through this new section of
	the galaxy.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. The
			entity Q has flung the Enterprise
			to a distant part of the galaxy,
			which we are going to take the
			opportunity to explore.

28   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone is in their place.

					WORF
			Captain, the sixth planet in the
			system is Class M.

					DATA
			There is a system of roads on the
			planet which indicate a highly
			industrialized civilization. But
			where there should be cities there
			are only great rips in the
			surface.

					WORF
			It is as though some great force
			just scooped all machine elements
			off the face of the planet.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT TWO          23.

28   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			It is identical to what happened
			to the outposts along the Neutral
			Zone.

					WORF
			We are being probed.

					RIKER
			What's the source of the probe?

	Worf checks his console.

					WORF
			A ship. It is on an intercept
			course.

					PICARD
			On screen.

28A  VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	A strange ship approaches -- it's unlike anything we
	have seen.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

	The image on the screen enlarges. The shape of the
	ship is more apparent. It's box like, with none of
	the aerodynamic qualities associated with most
	spaceships including the Enterprise. This is a case
	of form following function. We are about to have our
	first encounter with the BORG.

					RIKER
			Full scan. Go to Yellow Alert.

					WORF
			Going to Yellow Alert.

					RIKER
			Keep the shields down -- we don't
			want to appear provocative.

	Worf responds with a nod.

29   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As the great Borg ship approaches the Enterprise. Then
	stops.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT TWO          24.

30   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Guinan is looking out at the Borg ship.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before -- everyone watching the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Data, what can you tell us?

					DATA
			The ship is strangely generalized
			in design. There is no specific
			bridge or central control area,
			no specific engineering section
			-- I can identify no living
			quarters.

					RIKER
			Life signs?

					DATA
			There is no indication of specific
			life.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant Worf, what is its alert
			status?

					WORF
			I detect no shields, no weapons
			of any known design.

					PICARD
			Hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Open.

					PICARD
			This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard
			of the USS Enterprise.

					WORF
			No response.

					PICARD
			Guinan.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/27/89 - ACT TWO           25.

32   INT. GUINAN OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	Guinan moves into her small office.

					PICARD
			Activate your viewscreen -- I want
			you to monitor what's going on
			up here. I may need your input.

	Guinan reaches out and activates her viewscreen. The
	image is the same as that on the the MAIN VIEWER.

					GUINAN
			I'm here. I can see the other
			ship.

					PICARD
			You are acquainted with this life
			form?

					GUINAN
			Yes. My people encountered them
			a century ago. Our cities were
			destroyed -- our people scattered
			across the galaxy. They are
			called the Borg -- protect yourself
			or they will destroy you.

	Picard looks at Riker.

					RIKER
			Shields up.

					WORF
			Yes, sir.

33   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	SUDDENLY a strange creature appears -- it's a BORG.
	It is a biped -- a cyborg. Part organic and part
	artificial. There is a metal like device implanted in
	its head. One arm is artificial with a tool like
	contraption instead of a hand. The other organic
	except for the hand. Its eyes are artificial. Its
	presence triggers RED ALERT.

					GEORDI
			Security to Main Engineering -- we
			have an intruder.

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/27/89 - ACT TWO           26.

34   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Off Picard's reaction as he and Worf exit.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT THREE          27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

35   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in this new section of the galaxy -- with
	the Borg ship nearby.

36   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Picard, Worf, and security team enter. The Borg is
	still making a visual survey of the room. It seems
	to look right through or pass the people as if they
	are of no consequence.

					WORF
			He came right through the shields!

	Picard approaches. Q appears behind Picard -- to offer
	sotto voice observations.

					Q
			Interesting isn't it? Not a he
			-- not a she. Not like anything
			you've ever seen. An enhanced
			humanoid.

					PICARD
			What do you want?

36A  PICARD (OPTICAL)

	He steps closer to the Borg. He holds up his open
	hand.

					PICARD
			We mean you no harm. Do you
			understand me?

	The Borg strides toward one of the com panels.

					Q
			Understand you? You are nothing
			to him. He has no interest in
			your life form. He's just a
			scout -- the first of many. He's
			here to analyze as much about you
			as he can -- that's how they always
			start.
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT THREE         27A.

36A  CONTINUED:

					Q
				(continuing)
			He may attempt to gain control
			of the ship. I wouldn't let him.

         STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT THREE         28.

36A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Q leaves.

36B  SCENE

	Picard tries to defuse this situation.

					PICARD
			Stop -- we cannot allow you to
			interfere with the operation of
			this ship.

	The Borg continues to move toward the com panel.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf.

	Worf motions for one of his security team to intercept
	the Borg. The security man steps in front of the
	Borg. The Borg knocks the security man on his ass.

36C  WORF (OPTICAL)

	Worf pulls out his phaser. Worf fires -- the stun
	setting means nothing.

36D  SCENE (OPTICAL)

	The phaser hit has no affect on the Borg. He, or it,
	steps to the com panel and affixes the apparatus on his
	arm to the computer. SUDDENLY there is a drain on all
	systems. The lights dim.

					PICARD
			Worf -- use whatever means to
			neutralize the intruder.

36E  WORF (OPTICAL)

	Worf adjusts his phaser and fires again.

36F  SCENE (OPTICAL)

	This phaser hit rips into the Borg knocking him away.
	Before anyone can react -- another Borg materializes.
	Worf and the others assume a defensive posture. The
	second Borg picks up where the first one left off.

       STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - REV. 3/7/89 - ACT THREE       29.

36G  WORF (OPTICAL)

	fires his phaser.

36H  SCENE (OPTICAL)

	This Borg responds differently. The hit is absorbed.
	He is apparently surrounded with a force field of some
	kind. This Borg goes to the back panel. He accesses
	the computer -- drains it.

	Then walks over to the first Borg -- removes some parts
	from his body and de-materializes. After a beat the
	dead Borg withers into a line of ash -- which then
	disappears.

	Off Picard reaction.

37   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	An abbreviated staff has been assembled; Riker, Data,
	Picard and Troi.

					PICARD
			Because her people had contact
			with the Borg, I have requested
			that Guinan participate in this
			conference. You are aware of
			what just occurred in Main
			Engineering.

	She nods.

					PICARD
			Tell, us exactly what happened
			between your people and the Borg.

         STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT THREE         29A.

37   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			I was not personally invloved,
			but -- from what I have been told
			they came through our system like
			a storm of Jaradan Aser beatles
			-- and by the time they left,
			there wasn't much left of our
			society.

					RIKER
			Guinan, if they are that
			aggressive, then I wonder why
			neither Borg attacked? They could
			have -- but they didn't.

					GUINAN
			They never do that as
			individuals. It's just not
			their way. When they decide to
			come, they will come in force.
			They do nothing piecemeal.

					DATA
			Then the initial encounter was
			solely for the purpose of
			gathering information.

					GUINAN
			Yes.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT THREE          30.

37   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			How do we reason with them? Let
			them know that we are not a
			threat?

					GUINAN
			You don't, at least to my
			knowledge nobody has so far.

					WORF COM VOICE
			Captain, we are being hailed.

					PICARD
			On screen.

37A  SCENE - TO INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The image on the viewscreen is of the interior of the
	Borg ship. Not the bridge, because they don't have
	one. It is a great chamber with stacks and stacks of
	slots in which are individual Borg. We can see over a
	thousand of them, but the ship probably holds more.
	Some of them are making small controlled movements,
	otherwise they would appear to be at rest.

37B  REACTIONS (OPTICAL)

	Picard steps forward.

					PICARD
			This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard
			of the...

					BORG
				(interrupting)
			We have analyzed your defensive
			capabilities as being unable to
			withstand us. If you defend
			yourselves, you will be punished.

	Viewscreen repaints to exterior Borg ship.

					PICARD
			Counselor.

					TROI
			You are not dealing with an
			individual mind. They do not have
			a single leader. It is the
			collective minds of all of them.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT THREE          31.

37B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			That would have some definite
			advantages.

					TROI
			Yes. A single leader can make
			errors. It is less likely for
			the combined whole.

					Q (O.S.)
			Picard.

	Picard turns.

37B-A	VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Q is now on the viewscreen.

					Q
			Are you certain you still don't
			want me as a member of your crew?
			This would be the time to ask,
			before everything goes too far
			beyond your control.

	Before Picard can answer...

					WORF COM VOICE
			Captain -- they have locked onto
			us with some form of tractor beam.

					PICARD
			We're on our way.

	Picard and the others exit.

37C  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	An energy beam from the Borg ship holds the Enterprise.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and the others take their positions.

					DATA
			Whatever this beam is, Captain,
			it is draining our shields.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT THREE          31A.

38   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			If they pull down our shields
			we're helpless.

					PICARD
			On any heading -- warp eight
			engage.

38A  WESLEY

	As he inputs the information and attempts to take the
	Enterprise out of danger.

					WESLEY
			It's holding us here!

					RIKER
			Increase power!

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/3/89 - ACT THREE          32.

38A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			The shields are weakening.

					DATA
			In eighteen seconds the shields
			will be down.

					PICARD
			Locate the exact source of the
			tractor beam -- lock on phasers.

					WORF
			Phasers locked on target.

					PICARD
			Fire.

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The pin-point phasers from the Enterprise hit into the
	Borg ship. But the force holding the Enterprise does
	not release.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					WORF
			They still have us.

					DATA
			Shields are down.

41   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise and the Borg ship. Another beam leaves
	the Borg ship and makes contact with the Enterprise.

41A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	A CLOSER ANGLE as the Borg ship cores out a piece of
	the Enterprise hull.

         STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT THREE         33.

42   OMMITTED

43   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					WORF
			A type of laser beam is slicing
			into the Saucer Section.

					RIKER
			They are carving us up like a
			roast.

					PICARD
			With whatever force you need
			terminate that beam.

44   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The beam has cut away a section of the Enterprise and
	is now taking it back to the Borg ship.

45   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					PICARD
			Fire!

	Worf releases a series of blasts from the phaser bank.

46   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The phaser blasts rip again and again into the Borg
	ship - the beam holding the section of the Enterprise
	disappears into the Borg ship. Another volley from the
	Enterprise pounds the Borg ship.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/27/89 - ACT THREE          33A.

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	On the screen we see the battered image of the Borg
	ship. RED ALERT ends.

					DATA
			The tractor beam has released.

          STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/1/89 - ACT THREE          34.

47   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Damage report.

					WORF
			Sections twenty-seven, twenty-eight and twenty-
			nine on Decks four, five and six destroyed.

					PICARD
			Casualties?

					WORF
			Eighteen were in those sections
			and are missing.

					RIKER
			They couldn't have survived it.

					DATA
			A force field is maintaining hull
			integrity.

					PICARD
			What is the condition of their
			ship?

					WORF
			They have sustained damage to
			twenty percent of their vessel.
			Life support minimal.

					RIKER
				(angry)
			Why?!

	For a beat everyone is in stunned silence.

					PICARD
			Conference.

					RIKER
			Worf -- you had better remain at
			your station.

	Worf watches them go.

              STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/1/89 - ACT THREE             34A.

48   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Guinan is still there as they enter. Riker -- Data - Picard
	-- Troi.

					GUINAN
			I am so sorry, Captain.

	Picard nods.

					PICARD
			Guinan -- what else can you tell
			us about these creatures?

					GUINAN
			I only know bits and pieces.

					PICARD
			Anything would be helpful.

					GUINAN
			They are a mixture of organic and
			artificial life that has been
			developed over a thousand
			centuries.

	Behind them Q is revealed (no Q Flash).

           STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/1/89 - ACT THREE 34AA.              

47A  INT MAIN ENGINEERING

	The tension level is high. Sonya is a little dazed,
	but at her duties like any well trained Academy graduate.
	She and Geordi.

					SONYA
				(urgent)
			I can't get the shields up.

					GEORGI
			Divert power from wherever you
			need it. Anywhere except life
			support.

					SONYA
			It wouldn't help. The circuits
			which control the shields have
			been fused.

					GEORDI
			If you can't reprogram them...
			reroute.

	Her hands fly across the panels. Then stops.

					SONYA
			Eighteen people. Dead -- just like
			that.

					GEORDI
			Push it out of your head.

					SONYA
			I can't. I keep seeing them.

					GEORGI
			Stop it. We'll grieve later.
			Right now... let's get those
			shields operative.

	She shakes it off and they both return to
	reprograming the shield circuits.

              STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT THREE              35.

48   CONTINUED:

					Q
			The Borg is the ultimate user,
			with the result that they are
			unlike any threat your Federation
			has ever faced. They have no
			interest in political conquest
			-- or wealth or power as you know
			it. They simply want your ship
			-- its technology. They have
			identified it as something they
			can consume and use.

					RIKER
			And you brought us here, exposed
			us to it, cost us the lives of
			shipmates...

	Riker's calm breaks -- he physically moves to assault Q.

					Q
			Stop -- or you will surely die.

					PICARD
			Number One.

	Riker stops; Picard turns to Q.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Eighteen of our people have died.
			Please tell us that this is one
			of your illusions.

					Q
			Oh, no. This is as real as your
			"so called" life gets.

	A FLASH OF LIGHT and Q is gone.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			This is Lieutenant La Forge, Captain.
			We have been able to restore power
			to the shields.

					PICARD
			Very good.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Captain, I have the casuality list
			coming on screen.

					PICARD
			Cancel -- time for that later.

              STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT THREE             35A.

48A  SCENE

	They are quiet for a beat.

					RIKER
			If there's a chance we are going
			to have further dealings with the
			Borg -- now or in the future -- we
			had better find out as much about
			them as we can.

					PICARD
			Visit their ship?

					RIKER
			In my opinion, we have no choice,
			sir.

					PICARD
				(considers it; nods)
			Agreed. Assemble a minimal away
			team and take a look at what's
			over there.

					GUINAN
			What?

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Mister Worf. Report to Transporter
			Room 3.
				(to Data)
			Data.

	Riker and Data stand.

					GUINAN
			It's not my business but I
			wouldn't go over there if I were
			you.

					RIKER
			Oh, I don't know, Guinan. They
			visited us... seems only fair that
			we return the courtesy.

	Off Guinan as she watches them exit.

									FADE OUT

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT FOUR              36.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

49   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise, still near the severely damaged Borg
	ship.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			We have been attacked without
			provocation by an alien race which
			Guinan calls the Borg. Hopefully,
			we have neutralized their vessel.
			Commander Riker is leading an away
			team in an attempt to learn more
			about them.

50   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Worf and Data enter. All are wearing phasers.

					WORF
			There are no life sign readings.

					O'BRIEN
			I have laid in coordinates which
			should set you down in the least
			damaged section of the Borg ship.

					RIKER
			Set phasers on stun, but let's
			be ready to increase the power
			if we need it.

	They climb on the transporter pad.

					RIKER
			Energize.

	The away team dematerializes.

51   INT. BORG SHIP - (OPTICAL)

	The away team materializes in the great open center
	of the Borg ship. All around there is some evidence
	of battle damage. The design of the interior is as
	functional as the exterior. There is no attempt at
	eye pleasing colors.

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?"- 2/28/89 - ACT FOUR              37.

51   CONTINUED:

	Interspersed with the grey equipment racks are slots,
	which go floor to ceiling and are occupied by
	individual Borg.

51A  ANOTHER ANGLE

	The away team looks around. The Borg closest to them
	are alive. The away team instantly assumes a defensive
	position -- expecting the Borg to repel them. But the
	Borg do not move.

	Data takes a tricorder scan of the area. They step
	closer to one of the Borg.

					RIKER
			I wonder why they don't react to
			us, and why the Enterprise did
			not read any life signs,
			especially when there are this
			many.

					DATA
			Perhaps because this ship was
			scanned for individual life signs.
			Apparently when they are in these
			slots, they become part of the
			whole and no longer read as
			separate life forms.

					RIKER
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Captain.

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Number One.

            STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - REV. 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR            38.

52   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Our readings were incorrect... the
			Borg crew survived, but they are
			in a kind of stasis.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					RIKER
			There are slots along the wall,
			kind of like compartments. There
			are two Borg in each.

					DATA
			Captain, I would theorize that
			the Borg are somehow
			interconnected through these slots
			and are working collectively.

					RIKER
			We are going to look for some
			way to access their main
			computer.

52A  ANOTHER ANGLE

	As the away team moves down the corridor they pass
	strange pieces of equipment but nothing which is
	familiar.

52B  DATA

	Steps over to examine an empty Borg slot.

					DATA
			Each slot is designed for a
			specific Borg. Here is where the
			connection is made.
				(he indicates a type
				 of arm rest)

52C  SCENE

	Riker moves over to join Data -- while Worf stands
	guard. They are very tense -- at any moment the Borg
	could leave the slots.

            STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - REV. 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR           38A.

52C  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Like a juggernaut which could
			start moving at any moment.

					DATA
			The technology required to achieve
			this biological and artificial
			interface is far beyond our
			capabilities. There are many
			advantages.

            STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - REV. 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR            39.

52C  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Speed being the obvious one. This
			ship literally thinks what it
			wants to do and it happens.

	SUDDENLY a nearby Borg leaves its slot. The away team
	assumes a defensive posture expecting an attack.
	Instead the Borg moves to a panel, executes a
	program, the purpose of which we do not know. Then, as
	the away team watches, the Borg returns to its slot.

					DATA
			Fascinating. Obviously they also
			function individually.

					RIKER
			And either they don't see us,
			or don't see us as a threat.

	They move off down the corridor.

52D  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	To show the relationship between the away team, and the
	immense ship.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ENTERPRISE

	Picard is watching the Borg ship on the Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			Transporter room, this is the
			Captain.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			O'Brien here Captain.

					PICARD
			If your lock on the away team
			wavers in the slightest -- beam
			them back.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Count on it, Captain.

              STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT FOUR             39A.

54   INT. BORG SHIP

	As the away team comes into another chamber. There
	are no walls, or doors as such. This ship lacks the
	compartmentalization which we are used to. The
	corridor will simply open onto a wider area.

              STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/24/89 - ACT FOUR              40.

54   CONTINUED:

	Off to the side, part of the ship has been twisted in
	the phaser attack. Something about it catches Data's
	eye.

54A  ANOTHER ANGLE

	Riker moves to the other side of the room. Here are
	smaller horizontal slots which contain smaller --
	younger -- Borg. The "children" are in various stages
	of "assembly".

					RIKER
			Captain -- this is incredible.
			I have just entered what appears
			to be the nursery.

					PICARD
			Describe it.

					RIKER
			From the looks of it the Borg are
			born as biological life form.
			Almost immediately after birth
			they begin getting artificial
			implants. They have apparently
			developed the technology to link
			artificial intelligence directly
			into a humanoid brain. Pretty
			astounding. Something else -- I
			haven't seen any females.

					DATA
			Commander.

	Riker turns from looking at the half put together
	child.

					RIKER
			What is it?

					DATA
			The ship appears to be
			regenerating.

54B  SCENE

	Riker and Worf quickly cross to Data. They look at
	a damaged portion of the ship.

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT FOUR              41.

54B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Perhaps this explains why they
			have not taken notice of our
			presence. Their collective effort
			is directed at repairing their
			vessel.

					RIKER
			Captain, the Borg are using their
			combined power to repair the ship.

					PICARD COM VOICE
			Transporter Chief, beam the away
			team directly to the bridge.

55   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As the away team stacks up.

					PICARD
			Now, Mister Crusher -- engage.

56   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise streaks away -- leaving the visibly
	battered Borg vessel in its wake.

56A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	There is relief that they are putting some distance
	between themselves and the Borg.

              STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 2/28/89 - ACT FOUR             41A.

56B  OMITTED

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
			Captain -- the Borg ship is in
			pursuit.

					PICARD
			On screen.

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT FOUR              42.

57A  SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	We can see the Borg ship coming toward us.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

	The screen changes -- the Borg ship fills more of the
	screen.

					RIKER
			Increase by ten to the third.

	Now the Borg ship fills the screen -- we can see the
	hull of the Borg ship change.

					RIKER
			It's continuing to regenerate
			itself.

					PICARD
			Let's see if we can outrun it.
				(to com)
			Lietenant La Forge, I want maximum
			warp for as long as you can hold
			it.

58   INT MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi is by the pool table. Sonya is in the b.g.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir.

	He's on the board -- increasing the speed.

					GEORDI
			We are passing warp eight point
			five.

58A  SCENE

	The great engine is moving toward maximum output.

					GEORDI
			... warp nine.

	He looks over and sees a very intense look on Sonya's
	face as she stares at the engine.

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT FOUR             42A.

59   CONTINUED:

	The Borg ship is gaining.

					RIKER
			Arm the photon torpedoes.
			Recommend we try to slow them
			down.

					PICARD
			Agreed.

					WORF
			Torpedoes armed.

					PICARD
			Fire.

            STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT FOUR 42AA.              

58A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			What is it? Is there something
			the matter?

	She turns toward him.

					SONYA
			No. You can study the theory -- read
			the books -- analyze
			schematics... but nothing of it
			prepares you for this. I have
			just never see or felt anything
			so awesome.

					GEORDI
			Well let's see if we can't raise
			the level a few more knotches.

	Geordi moves to another position on the pool table.
	Sonya steps over across from him and watches with
	admiration as he fine tunes the warp drive.

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

                STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT FOUR               43.

60   EXT. SPACE - THE PHOTONS (OPTICAL)

	As the photon leaves the Enterprise.

61   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	All eyes are locked on the main viewer as the photon
	torpedoes head for the Borg vessel... and explodes in
	a blinding flash of light.

					WORF
			They had no effect.

					GEORDI COM VOICE
			Bridge, this is Engineering. We
			are at warp nine point six five.

					WORF
			The Borg ship is still gaining.

	The crewman at Science One turns -- it's Q.

					Q
			They will follow this ship until
			you exhaust your fuel. They will
			wear down your defenses. Then
			you will be theirs.

	Picard looks from Q to the main viewscreen and the
	Borg ship which continues its relentless pursuit.

					Q
				(continuing)
			You're out of your league, Picard.
			You should have stayed where you
			belonged.

	Off Picard's reaction.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/27/89 - ACT FIVE               44.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

62   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is moving at maximum warp followed by
	the Borg ship.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log supplemental. We
			are unable to maintain the gap
			between the Enterprise and the
			Borg ship.

63   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Engine is pounding. Geordi moves from the pool table.
	Sonya is beside him -- now under pressure she is very
	calm.

					SONYA
			We are at the design limit.

					GEORDI
			Agreed. Bridge this is
			Engineering.

					PICARD COM VOICE
			Go ahead.

					GEORDI
			You've got all we can give you.

64   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Troi, and off to the side is Q.

					PICARD
			I understand, Lieutenant La Forge.

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/27/89 - ACT FIVE               45.

64   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Captain -- the enemy vessel is
			firing on us.

	The ship goes to RED ALERT.

65   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise at maximum warp. As the missile arrives
	-- but instead of striking the ship, it forms a kind of
	umbrella which engulfs the Enterprise.

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					WORF
			There are no reports of any damage
			to the Enterprise.

					DATA
			The target was not the ship. The
			weapon was designed to drain the
			shields.

					WORF
			Shield effectiveness has been
			reduced twelve percent.

					WESLEY
			The Borg ship is closing.

					WORF
			They are firing again.

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	A similiar missle leaves the Borg ship and streaks
	toward the Enterprise.

68   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

                STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT FIVE               46.

68   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Shields have been reduced by forty
			one percent. Another hit and we
			will be defenseless.

					Q
			They are wearing you down. Soon
			you will be helpless.

					RIKER
			Arm the photon torpedoes.

					WORF
			Torpedoes armed.

					PICARD
			Fire the photons.

69   EXT. SPACE - THE PHOTONS (OPTICAL)

	As the photons leave the Enterprise en route to the
	Borg ship. The tordedoes explode, but the Borg ship
	is undamaged.

70   INT. BRIDGE

	As before.

					WORF
			The Borg ship was not damaged.

					Q
			You can't outrun them. You can't
			destroy them. If you damage them,
			the essence of what they are
			remains -- they regenerate and
			keep coming... eventually you
			will weaken -- your reserves will
			be gone... they are relentless.

					WORF
			The Borg ship is firing.

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT FIVE               47.

71   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As the missile from the Borg ship hits the Enterprise.

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	This time the ship is rocked.

					WORF
			We have again lost the shields.

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Borg ship closes on the Enterprise. It fires a
	beam at the Enterprise. Which hits in the area of the
	nacelles. The Enterprise comes out of warp.

74   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi is at the pool table.

					GEORDI
			Bridge -- we have lost the warp
			engines.

74A  OMITTED

75   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					Q
			Now where's your smugness -- your
			arrogance? Do you still believe
			you are prepared for what awaits
			you? I tried to tell you but
			listening has never been one of
			your laudable attributes. It
			makes me quite happy to now say
			-- I told you so.

					WORF
			The Borg ship is re-establishing
			its tractor beam.

					RIKER
			Lock on photon torpedoes.

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT FIVE              47A.

75   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Yes, sir.

               STAR TREK: "Q WHO?" -3/2/89 - ACT FIVE               48.

75   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Without our shields -- at this
			range there is a high degree of
			probability that a photon
			detonation could destroy the
			Enterprise.

	Riker and Picard exchange looks.

					RIKER
			Prepare to fire.

					Q
			I'll be leaving now. You
			thought you could handle it -- so
			handle it.

					PICARD
			Q. End this.

					Q
			What makes you think I am either
			inclined or capable to terminate
			this encounter?

					PICARD
			If we all die, here and now -- you
			will never be able to gloat. You
			wanted to frighten us -- we're
			frightened. You wanted to show
			that we are inadequate -- for the
			moment I will grant that. You
			want me to say that I need you.
			Right now -- I need you.

	We would expect Q to smirk, but he doesn't. He gives
	Picard a steady look.

	And with a little motion.

76   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	With the same explosion of speed which got us here -- the
	Enterprise is flung back to where it started.

76A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and the others react to the streaking stars on
	the viewscreen as they spin.

               STAR TREK: "Q WHO?" - 3/2/89 - ACT FIVE             48A.

76B  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	comes to a stop.

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	RED ALERT ends.

					RIKER
			Position.

               STAR TREK: "Q Who?" - 3/2/89 - ACT FIVE              49.

77   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Zero-seven-six mark two-
			two-five -- back where we
			started.

					Q
			That was a difficult admission.
			Another man would be humiliated
			to say those words. Another man
			would die before asking for help.

	Picard gives Q a steady look.

					PICARD
			I understand what you have done
			here Q, but the lesson could
			have been learned without the
			loss of eighteen members of my
			crew.

					Q
			If you can't take a little bloody
			nose -- maybe you had better go
			back home and crawl under your
			bed. It's not safe out here.
			It's wondrous -- with treasures
			to satiate desires both subtle
			and gross -- but it is not for the
			timid.

	Q leaves in a Q Flash.

					PICARD
			Set a course for the closest starbase.

					WESLEY
			Course set for Starbase eight
			three.

78   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As the Enterprise moves off to the starbase.

79   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Picard is there with Guinan.

                STAR TREK "Q Who?"-2/28/89 - ACT FIVE               50.

79   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			Q has set a series of events in
			motion. Your contact with the
			Borg came long before it should.
			When you're ready, it might be
			possible to establish a
			relationship with them, but now
			-- now, you are only raw material
			to them. And since they are aware
			of your existence...

					PICARD
			They will be coming.

					GUINAN
			You can depend on it.

					PICARD
			Q might have done the right thing
			for the wrong reason.

					GUINAN
			Meaning?

					PICARD
			Perhaps we needed a good kick in
			our complacency to get us ready
			for what's ahead.

	Picard leaves Ten-Forward.

	Off Guinan reaction:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

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                          Written by 
                     Robert L. McCullough 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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                     3RD REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                        MARCH 8, 1989
 

         STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/7/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Samaritan Snare" 

                             CAST                               
                              
              PICARD                   GREBNEDLOG
              RIKER                    REGINOD
              DATA                     
              PULASKI                  SURGEON
              TROI                     BIOMOLECULAR
                                        PHYSIOLOGIST
              GEORDI                   
              WORF                     
              WESLEY                   
                                       Non-Speaking
              SONYA                      SEVERAL PAKLEDS
              TRANSPORTER CHIEF (V.O.)   NURSES
                                         MEDICAL TEAM
              Non-Speaking               ANESTHESIOLOGIST
                N.D. CREWMEMBERS         ORDERLIES

         STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/7/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Samaritan Snare" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              SICKBAY/PULASKI'S OFFICE SHUTTLE TWO
              SHUTTLE BAY TWO
              CORRIDOR                 MONDOR
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE       STARBASE 515
              MAIN ENGINEERING           MEDICAL COMPLEX
          
            MONDOR
              BRIDGE
              WEAPONS BAY
          
            SHUTTLE TWO
          
            STARBASE SCYLLA 515
              SURGICAL SUITE

STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare - 3/7/89 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE       

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "Samaritan Snare"            
                
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE                       

        RHOMBOID DRONEGAR SECTOR     Romboyd DRAWN-i-gar
        PAKLED                       PACK-led
        GREBNEDLOG                   Greb-NED-log
        REGINOD                      REGG-in-odd
        BONESTELL                    BONE-stel
        NAUSICAAN                    NAW-sik-can
        THORACIC POLYCHROMATICS      thu-RAS-ik
                                       poly-kro-MAT-iks

        HETEROCYCLIC DECLINATION     het-ah-row-SYK-lik
                                       dek-lah-NAY-shun

        MYOCARDIAL ENZYME            my-ah-CARD-ee-el
                                       EN-zime

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "Samaritan Snare"                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruises at warp speed as we hear:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42723.8.
			The Enterprise is en route to the
			Epsilon Nine Sector for
			astronomical survey of a new
			pulsar cluster. In the meantime,
			Ensign Crusher will be diverting
			to Starbase five one five for
			progressive Starfleet exams...

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - THE TURBOLIFT DOORS

	open and WESLEY enters the bridge, where RIKER, DATA,
	and WORF are at their usual stations, supernumeraries
	filling in as needed. Wesley steps up to Riker, who
	hands him a Starfleet communications rectangle.

					RIKER
			This just came in from Starfleet--

					WESLEY
				(taking the disk)
			The testing parameters?

	Data steps up to them:

					DATA
			Do not be apprehensive. I found
			the Academy examinations quite
			elementary.

					WESLEY
			You would.

       STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - TEASER       2.

2    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Your earlier test results were
			good enough to get you Academy
			credit for your work here. I
			don't think you have anything to
			worry about.

					WESLEY
			But those Academy cadets are
			pretty competitive, you know.

					RIKER
			They don't have your practical
			experience, Wes.

					DATA
			Commander Riker is correct. While
			the information imparted to cadets
			at the Academy is unquestionably
			vital for prospective Starfleet
			officers, it nevertheless requires
			a significant period of
			supplementary systems training
			and situational disciplines.

					RIKER
			Data... isn't that what I just
			said?

					DATA
			Yes, Commander. But not quite
			as perspicuously.

	Riker and Wesley react to that as we GO TO:

3    INT. SICKBAY/PULASKI'S OFFICE - PICARD

	paces in front of PULASKI, obviously being evasive:

					PICARD
			I won't have you telling me what
			course to set!

					PULASKI
			As chief medical officer, I am
			ordering you to report to Starbase
			five one five immediately!

					PICARD
			Oh, please. I feel fine.

       STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - TEASER       3.

3    CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			The truth is, you've neglected
			this far too long.

					PICARD
			This ship has a mission to carry
			out.

					PULASKI
			An astronomical survey to be
			conducted by the science officers,
			I believe.

					PICARD
			I've been looking forward to
			seeing the Epsilon Pulsar Cluster
			for myself.

					PULASKI
			Then we'll perform the procedure
			right here.

					PICARD
			Absolutely not.

					PULASKI
			My staff and I are perfectly
			capable of giving you the
			replacement.

					PICARD
			That's not the point. Not only
			am I in splendid health, but it
			would be inappropriate for you
			to perform the procedure.

					PULASKI
			Why Captain Picard, I had no idea.
			You do have an ego, don't you?

					PICARD
			Clarify.

					PULASKI
			You're concerned about your image.

					PICARD
			I never said that.

       STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - TEASER       4.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
			Don't worry. Get yourself down
			to Starbase five one five and your
			image will be safe with me.

	He reacts to that, exiting as we GO TO:

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - THE TURBOLIFT DOORS

	open and Picard steps out, nearly bumping into Wesley
	who was about to enter the turbolift:

					WESLEY
			Captain... excuse me.

					PICARD
			I understand you're heading for
			Starbase five one five.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir. I was just on my way
			to Shuttle Bay Two.

					PICARD
			Good. I have some business of
			my own there. I shall accompany.
			you.

	Wesley reacts, eyes widening, his voice cracking:

					WESLEY
			You will?
				(then, composing
				 himself)
			I mean, yessir!

					PICARD
			Prepare the shuttle for immediate
			departure.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	Wesley exits via the turbolift; Riker reacts to all of
	this, steps up to Picard.

					RIKER
			Is there something I can take care
			of for you at Starbase
			five one five?

       STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - TEASER       5.

4    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I'm afraid not, Number One.

					RIKER
			But you'll miss the Epsilon Pulsar
			survey.

					PICARD
			I'm very well aware of that. You
			have the bridge. Carry on.

	With that, Picard turns and exits into the Ready Room.
	Riker considers all of this, shares a concerned glance
	with the other bridge officers and then follows Picard
	into the Ready Room as we GO TO:

4A   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD

	turns to face Riker, as the door slides shut behind
	them:

					PICARD
			What is it, Number One?

					RIKER
			Is something wrong? This trip
			to Starbase five one five seems
			rather unexpected.

	Picard smiles awkwardly, goes about the business of
	picking up some reading material for his journey:

					PICARD
			Not to worry. Ensign Crusher and
			I will rendezvous with you on your
			return from the Epsilon Pulsar
			Cluster.

					RIKER
			Forgive my saying so, sir, but
			you're being rather enigmatic.

					PICARD
			Consider it captain's privilege.

					RIKER
			As first officer, I have complete
			security clearance--

       STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - TEASER       6.

4A   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			This has nothing to do with ship's
			business.
				(then, with a sigh)
			Suffice it to say that this is
			strictly a matter of ...vanity.

	Picard heads for the door with his books and exits as
	we GO TO:

5    INT. CORRIDOR - GEORDI

	is on his way to Engineering with SONYA, walking with
	Wesley, who is obviously worried about something:

					GEORDI
			Starbase five one five's not
			exactly around the corner, Wes.
			You have quite a trip ahead of
			you.

					WESLEY
			Yeah. I know.

					GEORDI
			Relax. You'll do fine on your
			exams.

					WESLEY
			It's not the exams I'm worried
			about. It's Captain Picard.

					SONYA
			Why? He's not taking the exams.

					WESLEY
			He's coming with me to starbase.
			Just the two of us. Nearly a
			six-hour transit. What am I going
			to talk to him about for six
			hours?

					SONYA
			Archaeology...semantics...
			literature... art... you can learn
			a lot from Captain Picard.

	Just then, Picard approaches:

       STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - TEASER       7.

5    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Nice day for a little trip,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			Hardly.

	Picard and Wesley head off down another corridor as
	Geordi and Sonya react to Picard's mood as we GO TO:

5A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	comes out of warp, decelerating to impulse speed while

6    OMITTED

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - DATA

	is in his "Ops" chair as he hears:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Shuttle Number Two ready for
			departure.

					DATA
			We are at impulse speed and you
			are cleared for departure.

8    EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	the shuttle exits the Shuttle Bay.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL) - RIKER

	enters from the Ready Room, looking up at the
	viewscreen now to see the shuttle streaking away. He
	crosses to Data:

					RIKER
			Data... wasn't the captain looking
			forward to this mission to the
			Epsilon Pulsar Cluster?

					DATA
			So he had said.

       STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - TEASER       8.

9    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Then what would make him change
			his mind? Why would he leave the
			ship now?

	Data reacts to that, exchanging a concerned glance with
	Riker. Suddenly, Worf pipes up with:

					WORF
			Receiving a Mayday on all
			frequencies, sir!

					RIKER
			Source?

					WORF
			Rhomboid Dronegar Sector
			zero-zero-six--

					RIKER
			Detail.

					WORF
			Ship...unidentified...distress.
			Nothing more.

					RIKER
			Set course for Rhomboid Dronegar
			zero-zero-six at warp seven.

	Data looks to Riker, quietly concerned:

					DATA
			Sir... Rhomboid Dronegar sector
			will put us at considerable
			distance from Captain Picard.

					RIKER
			I know, Data. I know.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE       9.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

9A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	flashes past at warp seven while

10   INT. THE BRIDGE - RIKER

	is in his chair while Data and Worf man their stations
	as:

					DATA
			Entering Rhomboid Dronegar Sector
			zero-zero-six.

					WORF
			I have a ship on target path.

					RIKER
			Slow to impulse speed.

10A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	decelerates

10B  INT. THE BRIDGE - RIKER

	rises now:

					RIKER
			Viewer.

	Data taps his console appropriately and

11   THE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	comes alive with the image of an unusual alien ship.
	Hardly aerodynamic, this craft appears to be something
	of a throwback when contrasted to the Enterprise. It's
	dead in the water. Riker approaches the screen,
	curious while Worf remains cautious:

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      10.

11   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Deploy shields, sir?

					RIKER
			Hold fast.
				(then)
			Data?

					DATA
				(re: the ship)
			Basic early design capable of
			sub-light travel only.

					WORF
			Commander, we are being hailed.

					RIKER
			On screen.

	The VIEWSCREEN image glitches for a split-second and
	then comes alive with the interior of the Pakled ship.
	It looks like an analog throwback to the late twenty-first
	century. A number of slothful, droopy-eyed humanoids
	appear to be working with great confusion on some
	engineering control panels in the b.g., as their
	commander, GREBNEDLOG, steps into foreground.

					RIKER
			I am First Officer William Riker.
			This is the USS Enterprise,
			responding to your distress
			signal--

	Grebnedlog arches his massive brow, his eyes opening
	just a bit wider as he responds with typically wistful
	Pakled hypoplastic speech, almost a sense of hopeful
	longing in their every word:

					GREBNEDLOG
			Uh-hunh.

	Riker exchanges a curious glance with Data, then back
	to screen:

					RIKER
			What is your problem?

					GREBNEDLOG
			We are far from home.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      11.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			So are we, but you sent out a
			Mayday--

					GREBNEDLOG
			Uh-hunh

					RIKER
			Do you need help?

					GREBNEDLOG
			We are Pakleds. Our ship is the
			Mondor.
				(re the work in the
				 b.g.)
			It is broken.

	Riker sighs impatiently, turns to Data:

					DATA
			Sensors indicate engineering
			problems.

					RIKER
			Lieutentant La Forge to bridge...

					DATA
			They have experienced total
			guidance system failure and they
			have less than twenty-four hours' reserve
			power.

					RIKER
				(to viewscreen)
			What brings you so far from home?

					GREBNEDLOG
				(wistfully)
			We look for things.

					RIKER
			What were you looking for?

					GREBNEDLOG
			Things we need.

					RIKER
			Can you be more specific?

					GREBNEDLOG
			Uh-hunh.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      12.

11   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			Then please do so.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Things that make us go. We need
			help.

	In the b.g., the turbolift doors open and Geordi steps
	onto the bridge, spots the viewscreen. He looks at the
	Pakleds, grins wryly:

					GEORDI
			Let me guess: their rubber band
			broke, right?

					RIKER
				(to viewscreen)
			What is the nature of your
			mission?

					GREBNEDLOG
				(nodding slowly)
			We look for things.

					RIKER
				(aside; to Data)
			Do you hear an echo?
				(then, back to
				 viewscreen)
			Understood. Our chief engineer
			will beam aboard to help you--
				(to Worf)
			Out.

	Geordi reacts to that as all eyes turn toward him:

					GEORDI
			Wait a minute... me?

	And as Riker pats him reassuringly on the back, Worf
	turns from his station, concern etched all over his
	Klingon countenance:

					WORF
				(re: the viewscreen)
			Do we truly need to send our chief
			engineer over to them?

					RIKER
			They obviously need our help.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      13.

11   CONTINUED: (4)

					WORF
			Why do we not simply give them
			the information they need to make
			their repairs?

					RIKER
			Do you honestly think they could
			handle our technical
			specifications?

					WORF
			We don't know that much about
			them. I urge caution.

					RIKER
			Acknowledged, Worf... but we have
			an obligation to render aid.
				(turns to Geordi).
			Report to the Transporter Room
			with all necessary gear.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

	With that, Geordi exits. Worf remains concerned, leans
	in to Riker with:

					WORF
			We need more information.

	Riker turns to Data:

					RIKER
			Do you have anything else on them?

					DATA
			They are a relatively benign
			species.

					RIKER
			Don't they seem a little... slow?

					DATA
			They may merely have
			poorly-developed language skills.

	Worf leans in with:

					WORF
			What about weapons?

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      14.

11   CONTINUED: (5)

					DATA
			Our scan shows very limited
			armaments.

					RIKER
			I think we can relax, Worf. They
			can't even get their ship moving
			without our help, and we certainly
			have them outmanned and outgunned.

	Worf can't argue with that as we GO TO:

12   EXT. SPACE - PICARD'S SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	hurtling past us at impulse speed while:

13   INT. THE SHUTTLE - WESLEY

	handles the controls with confidence and aplomb.
	Picard checks the instruments with a scowl:

					PICARD
			E.t.a. thirteen-thirty hours.

					WESLEY
			Not exactly warp speed, sir.

					PICARD
			More like a late twenty-second century
			interplanetary journey.

					WESLEY
			Sir?

					PICARD
			You should read more history,
			Ensign.

					WESLEY
			Yes sir.

					PICARD
				(mumbling to himself)
			Complete waste of time...

					WESLEY
			Pardon, sir?

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      15.

13   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I shouldn't be taking this trip
			at all. I belong back on the
			Enterprise.

					WESLEY
			Why are you going with me to
			Starbase five one five, Captain?

					PICARD
				(snappish)
			It's certainly not my idea!

	Wesley reacts, afraid to probe further. Picard glances
	over at:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I'm sorry. I don't mean to take
			it out on you.
				(then)
			I just hate going through another
			damned cardiac replacement.

					WESLEY
			Cardiac replacement? I didn't
			know...

					PICARD
			Now you do.

					WESLEY
			A parthenogenetic implant?

					PICARD
			What else would it be?
				(then, a bit softer)
			My own heart was injured and a
			replacement was necessary. That
			would have been it except that
			the replacement is flawed and must
			now be put right.

					WESLEY
			Why would anyone use a flawed
			replacement?

	Picard ices over at that, glaring out at the stars
	ahead now:

					PICARD
			Just pilot the shuttle, Ensign.

	And on Picard's obdurate countenance, we GO TO:

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      16.

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it maintains its position near the Mondor while

15   INT. THE BRIDGE - RIKER

	turns his attention to the viewscreen where the Pakleds
	continue with their inefectual attempts at repair.

					RIKER
			All right. Let's get these
			repairs made so we can all be on
			our way.
				(then)
			First officer to La Forge...

16   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL) - GEORDI

	is on the transporter platform, "tool kit" in hand:

					GEORDI
			Aye, Commander. Ready for
			transport.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Proceed.

					GEORDI
			Energize...

	And as Geordi DEMATERIALIZES, we GO TO:

17   INT. THE PAKLED SHIP "MONDOR" (OPTICAL) - GEORDI

	MATERIALIZES, startling the Pakleds who react with
	their own brand of anxiety:

					GEORDI
			Hey, hey, it's okay. I'm here
			to help. Take it easy.

	Grebnedlog approaches tentatively with what appears to
	be profound, heartfelt sincerity:

					GREBNEDLOG
			We are far from home.

	Geordi reacts to that non-sequitur, eager to get down
	to business:

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      17.

17   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			What seems to be the problem?

					GREBNEDLOG
			Our ship is the Mondor.

					GEORDI
			Right. I got that already.
				(then, looking around)
			Who's in charge of engineering?

					GREBNEDLOG
			My friend. His name is Reginod.

					GEORDI
				(looking around)
			Think I could meet him?

	Another Pakled steps up. Grebnedlog makes the
	"introduction":

					GREBNEDLOG
			We have an engineer.

					GEORDI
			Great...

					GREBNEDLOG
			He is Reginod.

					GEORDI
			Yes, I think you mentioned that.

					REGINOD
			We look for things.

					GEORDI
			So I've heard.

					REGINOD
				(re the ship)
			It is broken.

					GEORDI
			Well... maybe I can fix it.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Can you make our ship go?

					GEORDI
			I think so.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      18.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					GREBNEDLOG
				(to Geordi)
			We look for things to make us go.

	Geordi reacts, feeling like somebody's "got their
	needle stuck". He smiles patiently:

					GEORDI
			Fellas... why don't you show me
			where your guidance system is?

	Geordi starts wandering toward the back of the ship.
	Reginod turns to Grebnedlog, smiling:

					REGINOD
			He is smart.

	Grebnedlog returns the salivary smile as we GO TO:

18   INT. ENTERPRISE'S MAIN BRIDGE-TURBOLIFT DOORS (OPTICAL)

	open and Troi enters the scene, immediately riveted
	by what she sees up on the viewscreen. She steps over
	to Riker and Data, who regard the scene with Geordi
	with bemusement:

					TROI
			Commander... Lieutenant La Forge
			is on an alien ship?

					RIKER
			Yes. We're rendering assistance
			to some curious throwbacks.

					DATA
			How they ever mastered the
			rudiments of space travel is a
			genuine curiosity.

					TROI
			Commander... Those aliens... what
			they feel is not helplessness
			... Lieutenant La Forge is in great
			danger!

	Riker and Data react to that new input as

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT ONE      19.

18A  GEORDI

	goes about his work, unaware of any hazard as we

									FADE OUT.

                          END ACT ONE                           

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      20.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

19   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	remains in position, in some proximity to the Mondor.

20   INT. THE MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL) - TROI

	remains transfixed, Riker, Data and Worf reacting as
	she stands there, staring at the viewscreen:

					TROI
			Danger... great danger...

					RIKER
			Can you be more specific,
			Counselor?

					TROI
			They are insincere... It is not
			our help they want.

					RIKER
			Help is all they're going to get.
			They certainly can't force
			anything upon us, can they?

					TROI
			You feel they are weak.

					RIKER
				(re: the viewscreen)
			Look at them. Not exactly Jarada
			or Romulans.

	Data looks over at Riker, shares her concerns now:

					DATA
			Our Betazoid counselor is often
			aware of things beyond our
			perceptive abilities.

	Riker reacts to this, exchanges a glance of concern
	with Worf as we GO TO:

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      21.

21   EXT. SPACE - PICARD'S SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	continues on its journey while

22   INT. THE SHUTTLE - PICARD

	appears to be reading, ignoring Wesley. Then, putting
	his reading down for a moment:

					PICARD
			Van Doren's technique has been
			perfected to two point four
			percent.

					WESLEY
			Sir?

					PICARD
			The cardiac replacement procedure.
			It has a very low mortality rate.
			Two point four percent.

					WESLEY
			Those are pretty good odds.

	He considers that for a beat, then admits:

					PICARD
			The fact is, I'm not interested
			in having my innards become the
			subject of Starfleet gossip.

					WESLEY
			Of course, sir. But why didn't
			you have Doctor Pulaski perform
			the operation? You could've
			trusted her to keep it quiet.

					PICARD
			Let's just say I have personal
			reasons and leave it at that,
			shall we?

	Picard returns to his "reading". Wesley reacts, his
	curiosity stifled now as we GO TO:

23   INT. THE MONDOR - GEORDI

	is hard at work on the Pakled guidance system, really
	enjoying himself. Several Pakleds including Grebnedlog
	and Reginod hover nearby, observing him as he explains:

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      22.

23   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			The power needs to be rerouted
			through this venturi chamber
			before it can be channeled through
			the engine coils.

					REGINOD
			It is broken.

					GEORDI
			But not for long. See? We're
			going to reconfigure these
			separators here...

	Reginod looks to Grebnedlog, who nods in agreement:

					GREBNEDLOG
			It is broken.

					REGINOD
				(to Geordi)
			You are brilliant.

	Geordi reacts, flattered, but realistic:

					GEORDI
			Actually, any first year
			engineering intern could do the
			same thing--

	Just then, Geordi reacts to his communicator as he
	hears:

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Lieutenant La Forge, this is
			Commander Riker...

	Geordi taps his communicator and responds:

					GEORDI
			Yes, Commander. Go ahead.

24   INT. THE ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Troi stand before the viewscreen, observing
	Geordi aboard the Mondor:

					RIKER
			Are you all right?

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      23.

24   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Sure. Why do you ask?

					RIKER
			Counselor Troi has expressed
			misgivings about your absence from
			The Enterprise.

	In the b.g., Grebnedlog and Reginod exchange an
	uncharacteristically alert glance by way of response
	to that while:

					GEORDI
			I don't think there's much to
			worry about.

					RIKER
			Understood. But as soon as the
			repairs are completed, I want you
			back here.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir, I should be done
			momentarily.

	Riker looks to Troi who remains unshaken in her
	convictions while:

25   INT. THE MONDOR - GEORDI

	twists the last framiss on the final spigot, looks up
	with a smile:

					GEORDI
			There. Guidance is up and
			running.

	Suddenly, the lights flicker, dim, and go dark. A
	GROAN is heard as reserve power kicks in, lights come
	up one-half and Geordi smiles:

					GEORDI
			Main power failure?

					GREBNEDLOG
			Will our ship go now?

					GEORDI
			The guidance system's repaired,
			but you're not going anywhere
			without main power.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      24.

25   CONTINUED:

					GREBNEDLOG
				(to Reginod)
			It is broken.

					REGINOD
				(to Geordi)
			Can you make it go?

	Geordi looks at the Pakleds, sighs heavily, then taps
	his communicator:

					GEORDI
			Commander Riker, it looks like
			this might take a little longer
			than I anticipated...

	And as Geordi returns to this new problem...

25A  INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE - RIKER AND TROI

	react to that with mutually mounting concern as we go
	to...

26   EXT. SPACE - PICARD'S SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	continues its impulse-speed journey while

27   INT. THE SHUTTLE - PICARD

	finally puts his reading down. Rubs his eyes. It's a
	long trip. He seems lost in his thoughts, somewhat
	unfocused as he studies the passing starfields. At his
	side, Wesley checks his instruments carefully, takes
	a deep breath as all seems well. Then, building his
	courage for a beat, he turns to Picard:

					WESLEY
			You don't really care much for
			people, do you?

					PICARD
			What?

					WESLEY
			It's okay. You can just do
			without most people. I can
			understand that --

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      25.

27   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Ensign...Wesley. That's not true.
			I have great regard for you, for
			example. You're a fine young
			man.

					WESLEY
			You don't have to say that.

					PICARD
			I do not say what I do not mean.

					WESLEY
			Well, it's pretty obvious how you
			feel.

					PICARD
			Is it? How so?

					WESLEY
			Well, everyone knows. You don't
			like kids.

					PICARD
			I simply have... other priorities.

					WESLEY
			That's too bad.
				(then)
			You might've made a pretty good
			father.

					PICARD
			Thank you.

					WESLEY
			Didn't you ever wish you had kids
			of your own?

	A moment of silence as Picard considers that. Then:

					PICARD
			Wishing for a thing does not make
			it so.

	Wesley ponders that reality as we GO TO:

28   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	remains positioned near the Pakled ship Mondor while

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      26.

29   INT. THE MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Worf, Data, Troi and Riker are all in position. Riker
	is beginning to lose his patience as he turns to Data:

					RIKER
			We send him over there for one
			set of repairs and now they need
			him for more.

					DATA
			Their ship is apparently quite
			fragile.

	Riker steps forward to the viewscreen where he can see
	the Pakleds working on their ship, Geordi in the
	distant b.g., hard at work in a console panel:

					RIKER
			This is Riker on board the
			Enterprise.

	The Pakleds ignore Riker's summons, continue milling
	around looking for the solution to their myriad
	problems:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I repeat. This is Commander Riker
			of the Enterprise.

	Geordi looks up from his work briefly, calling to
	Riker from the b.g.:

					GEORDI
			Almost got it, Commander--

	He returns to his work as Grebnedlog turns to face the
	viewscreen now, his eyes almost completely
	disinterested:

					GREBNEDLOG
			We look for things.

					RIKER
			Apparently your ship is in need
			of more than minor repairs.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Things to make it go.

					RIKER
			We will use our tractor beam to
			tow you to your nearest base.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      27.

29   CONTINUED:

					GREBNEDLOG
				(re: Geordi)
			He can make it go.

					RIKER
			Yes, but we need our chief
			engineer back on board our ship--

	Just then, all power is restored to the Pakled ship,
	and as lights come full-up, Geordi pulls himself out of
	the console panel in the b.g. to hear:

					GREBNEDLOG
			He is smart.

	Geordi steps up beside Grebnedlog.

					GEORDI
			All done, Commander.

					RIKER
			Prepare to beam over.

29A  INT. MONDOR BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir.

	Reginod steps up behind Geordi with:

					REGINOD
			You are good.

					GEORDI
			Thanks. We aim to please.

					REGINOD
			We need you.

					GEORDI
			I'm flattered. Now I hate to
			repair and run, but if you'll
			excuse me...

	And Geordi steps away from the others, announcing to
	Riker:

					GEORDI
			One to beam aboard--

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      28.

29A  CONTINUED:

	Suddenly, Grebnedlog reaches over and with surprising
	sleight-of-hand, deftly snatches Geordi's small phaser
	away from him.

					GEORDI
			Hey!

	And as Geordi reaches to take the phaser back,
	Grebnedlog fires with the stun setting, knocking Geordi
	back, slamming him into a bulkhead, knocking his VISOR
	off:

29B  RIKER (OPTICAL)

	reacts immediately, calling out:

					RIKER
			Transporter room, beam La Forge
			over immediately.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF (V.O.)
			Aye... negative response, sir!

					RIKER
			Try again!

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF (V.O.)
			Negative response!

					DATA
			The Pakled ship has a shield up,
			sir!

					RIKER
			A shield? What kind?

					DATA
			It appears to be beyond their
			technology... similar to Romulan
			shields!

	Riker clenches his jaw, commands the Pakleds now:

					RIKER
			Do not interfere with our
			transporter beam. Repeat. Drop
			your shield--

	Suddenly, the viewscreen glitches and goes to exterior
	view of the Mondor.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT TWO      29.

29B  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Status!

					WORF
			Viewer transmission terminated
			and blocked.

	Riker shares a look of mounting concern with his crew
	as we,

									FADE OUT:

                          END ACT TWO                           

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

30   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	remains in view of the Pakled's Mondor.

31   INT. THE MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER, DATA, WORF, TROI

	are all in position as Riker commands his crew:

					RIKER
			Hail on all frequencies.

					DATA
			Running frequency search...
			negative response.

					RIKER
			They're ignoring us!

					DATA
			Apparently so, sir.

					WORF
			Phasers ready, sir.

					RIKER
			Shields up.

	Worf responds, activating his security station console,
	reporting:

					WORF
			Shields up.

					RIKER
			Sensors at maximum sensitivity.

	Data responds with precision, then reports:

					DATA
			Sensors at maximum.

					WORF
			Phasers ready, sir.

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     31.

31   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Hold fire. Lieutenant La Forge
			is on that ship.

	And as Riker and his crew contemplate that grim
	reality, we GO TO:

32   EXT. SPACE - PICARD'S SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	continues cruising at impulse speed while

33   INT. PICARD'S SHUTTLE - WESLEY

	carefully probes, eager to learn more about Picard:

					WESLEY
			Were you ever married?

					PICARD
			My career always came first. I
			never had time.

					WESLEY
			Don't you ever get lonely?

					PICARD
			There have been certain costs
			involved.

					WESLEY
			Well, I'll bet you've broken your
			fair share of hearts along the
			way...

					PICARD
			A man needs to be careful about
			that sort of thing.

					WESLEY
			Don't worry about me. Where women
			are concerned, I'm in complete
			control.

					PICARD
			Really? I've always had to work
			at it.

					WESLEY
			Have you always known what you've
			wanted... been so disciplined?

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     32.

33   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No.
				(re his chest)
			That's why I'm going in to get
			this thing replaced.

					WESLEY
			I don't understand.

					PICARD
			Well... I was a young Starfleet
			officer. Just a few years older
			than you are now. Green as hell.
			Top of my Academy Class, and oh,
			so proud. Too proud, as it turned
			out.

					WESLEY
			What happened?

					PICARD
			Several of us were on leave at
			Far Space Starbase
			Earhart... something of a galactic
			outpost in those days--

					WESLEY
			Before the Klingons joined the
			Federation?

					PICARD
			That's right. My mates and I were
			at the Bonestell Recreation
			Facility, which was nothing more
			than a crossroads at the time.
			A trio of Nausicaans came in.
			They were spoiling for a
			confrontation with some
			fresh-faced young Starfleet
			officers like ourselves. Everyone
			in our group had the good sense
			to back away and give these
			Nausicaans wide berth. Everyone
			but me, that is. I stood
			toe-to-toe with the nastiest of
			the three and let him know what
			I thought of him, his partners,
			and his planet. I probably even
			made some passing reference to
			his questionable parentage.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     33.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			The next thing I knew, I had all
			three of them on me and I was
			fighting for my life. Acquitted
			myself quite well for several
			furious exchanges, I'm proud to
			say.

					WESLEY
			You fought them? And won?

					PICARD
			I had this one Nausicaan down on
			the floor in a particularly
			devious joint-lock when before
			I knew what was happening, one
			of his cohorts drew his weapon
			and impaled me through the back.
			Strange sensation, actually. Not
			much pain. Shock, certainly, at
			the sight of serrated metal coming
			out of one's chest, and then a
			certain giddy warmth. As I
			recall, I actually laughed aloud.
			It pierced my heart, of course,
			and if we hadn't been so near a
			medical facility I would surely
			have died.

					WESLEY
			Really? Really? Then what?

					PICARD
			Then nothing. I was no hero.
			I was an undisciplined,
			opinionated, loud-mouthed young
			man who was far out of his league.
			It was a great and painful lesson,
			but I learned it well. I only
			hope you won't need to learn it
			as I did...

	Wesley reacts with a gulp, realizing that he does
	indeed have a lot to learn as we GO TO:

34   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE MONDOR (OPTICAL)

	are as before while

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     34.

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER

	paces, doing his best to keep his temper in check as he
	looks to Data:

					RIKER
			Data, come on...

					DATA
			I am programming the comm system
			to scan the interference patterns,
			but a full analysis will take
			time.

	Data reacts, his hands dexterously flying over his
	console like nothing we've ever seen him do before as
	we GO TO:

36   INT. THE MONDOR - GEORDI (OPTICAL)

	is hit by yet another phaser stun, slams back into a
	bulkhead and then struggles to his feet, shaking off
	his phaser's stun effects:

					GEORDI
			Please... no more.

					GREBNEDLOG
			This is fun.

	Geordi reaches out, groping for his VISOR:

					GEORDI
			My VISOR...

	Reginod picks it up, studies it:

					REGINOD
			This does something.

	Geordi reacts, realizes the Pakled has the VISOR now:

					GEORDI
			Yes. It allows me to see.

	Reginod and Grebnedlog react curiously. They wave
	their digits in front of Geordi's face. He doesn't
	react, reaching out for the VISOR as they keep it away
	from him:

					GEORDI
			Where is it? Give it to me--

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     35.

36   CONTINUED:

					GREBNEDLOG
			Can you make us go now?

	Geordi lunges for him, stumbling. Reginod realizes:

					REGINOD
			He cannot make us go.

					GREBNEDLOG
			He is not smart.
				(re: the VISOR)
			This is smart.

	He hands the VISOR back to Geordi, and he clicks it
	back into place, reacting now at the sight of his
	phaser in Grebnedlog's mitt:

					GEORDI
				(re: the phaser)
			Be careful with that thing.

					GREBNEDLOG
			You want to hurt us.

					GEORDI
			What? I came here to help you.
				(re: the ship)
			I fixed your guidance system and
			the main power generator, didn't
			I?

					REGINOD
				(re: the phaser)
			We can make more.

	Geordi reacts, realizing:

					GEORDI
			You have a replicator?

					GREBNEDLOG
				(with pride)
			It is not broken.

					GEORDI
			I didn't come here to give you
			weapons.

					GREBNEDLOG
				(re: the phaser, points
				 it at Geordi)
			You will make more.

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     36.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

	Geordi reacts to that threat, considering his options
	now as we GO TO:

37   INT. THE ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - WORF

	crosses to Riker with:

					WORF
			Commander, a photon torpedo may
			penetrate their shield.

					RIKER
			Any hostile move on our part
			would only jeopardize Geordi.

					WORF
			But what do the Pakleds want?

	Riker glances over at Troi, hoping she has an answer:

					RIKER
			Counselor?

					TROI
			They have what they want... for
			now.

	Riker reacts to that as we GO TO:

38   INT. PICARD'S SHUTTLE - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	thumbs through one of the books he's brought along.
	Then, turning to Wesley:

					PICARD
			Did you read that book I gave
			you?

	Wesley reacts, barely concealing a grimace as he
	recalls:

					WESLEY
			Some of it.

					PICARD
			That's reassuring.

					WESLEY
			I just don't have much time.

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     37.

38   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(re the book in his
				 hand)
			There is no greater challenge than
			the study of philosophy.

	Wesley glances over at Picard's book:

					WESLEY
			William James sure won't be on
			my Starfleet exams.

					PICARD
			The important things never will
			be. Anyone can be trained to deal
			with technology, and the
			mechanics of piloting a starship.

					WESLEY
			But Starfleet Academy--

					PICARD
			It takes more than just that.
			Open your mind to the past... to
			history, art, philosophy. And
			then...
				(re: the stars)
			... this will mean something.

	Wesley considers this, almost embarrassed as he
	realizes Picard does truly care about him. Then:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Just consider James' wisdom:
			"Philosophy... is not a technical
			matter... it is our sense of what
			life honestly means... our
			individual way of feeling the
			total push and pressure of the
			cosmos."
				(then)
			That's what I want for you.

	Wesley reacts to that and as they move closer to
	starbase, we GO TO:

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	hasn't moved, still in sight of the Mondor while

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     38.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - TROI

	steps up to Riker as she reports her feelings:

					TROI
			It is all deception. Lies.

					RIKER
			Everything? What about the
			distress call?

					TROI
			Nothing the Pakleds have said or
			done has been sincere.

	Data looks up from his console:

					DATA
			Intensified scan shows their
			guidance system is perfectly
			intact, as is their power
			generator.

					RIKER
			Then what was Geordi repairing?

					DATA
			Apparently, the putative
			malfunctions were carefully
			programmed into their ship's
			computer.

					RIKER
			I didn't think the Pakleds had
			that kind of technology.

					DATA
			They seem to have made some
			technological leaps forward,
			Commander.

					RIKER
			But why would they go through
			the charade of needing our help?

					TROI
			For the sole purpose of making
			Lieutenant La Forge their prisoner.

					RIKER
			Options?

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     39.

40   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Tactically speaking, we have
			three choices: we can negotiate,
			attack, or simply abandon
			Lieutenant La Forge.

	Riker reacts to these uncomfortable options as we GO
	TO:

41   EXT./INT. STARBASE 515 MEDICAL COMPLEX

	Picard and Wesley approach the entrance to this
	high-tech Starfleet facility:

					PICARD
			You don't want to be late for your
			exams, Ensign.

					WESLEY
			I've still got some time, sir.

					PICARD
			Why do I get the feeling you're
			acting like some kind of escort?

					WESLEY
			Doctor Pulaski asked me to make
			sure you actually went inside.

					PICARD
			That woman. She would.

					WESLEY
			Sir?

					PICARD
			What is it?

					WESLEY
			I enjoyed our trip together.

	Picard's momentarily taken aback; the young man
	actually cares about him.

					PICARD
			So did I.

	After a brief, moment of mutual feeling, Picard turns
	and heads into the medical facility as we GO TO:

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     40.

41A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	hovers squarely in front of the Mondor.

42   INT. THE ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and the others react as Data monitors his panel:

					DATA
			They are initiating visual
			contact--

					RIKER
			Maybe we'll find out what the hell
			they really want.

	The viewscreen comes alive with the image of Grebnedlog
	holding Geordi's phaser in his mitt. Reginod and the
	other Pakleds all hold replicated versions of the
	original now. Geordi is in the background, slowly
	struggling to his feet once again, propped up by
	Reginod as other Pakleds play recklessly with their
	phasers. One of them takes a shot at his comrade,
	missing him, like children playing with dangerous
	toys. Grebnedlog turns to face the viewscreen:

					GREBNEDLOG
			Enterprise.

					RIKER
			We demand the immediate return
			of our crewmember.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Request denied.

					RIKER
			Lower your shield!

					GREBNEDLOG
			Request denied.

	With that, he turns back toward Geordi, gives him a
	quick stun blast from the phaser, and as Geordi is
	slammed back into the bulkhead again, he collapses in a
	heap.

42A  RIKER (OPTICAL)

	reacts, truly beside himself with anger now:

     STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT THREE     41.

42A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Stop it! What do you want?

					GREBNEDLOG
				(re: the phaser)
			Your ship has bigger ones.

					RIKER
			For defense against attack.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Your ship is strong. Smart.

					RIKER
			Our strength contributes to peace
			in this region of the galaxy.
			We mean no one harm.

					GREBNEDLOG
			You think we are not smart.

					RIKER
			I think you need to continue to
			develop --

					GREBNEDLOG
			We are smart.

					RIKER
			Prove it. Return our man to us.

					GREBNEDLOG
				(re: Geordi)
			You want him?

					RIKER
			Yes, dammit!

					GREBNEDLOG
			Good. We want all computer
			information from your ship.
				(aims the phaser at
				 Geordi again)
			Now.

	Riker and the others react to this frightening demand
	as we

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR      42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

43   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	maintains its position within sight of the Mondor while

44   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Riker, Data, Worf, Troi and Pulaski are gathered around
	the table. All are grim, tense:

					RIKER
			We've got a man held hostage by
			alien forces and all I have are
			non-option options! I'd like some
			input...

					PULASKI
			Is Geordi all right?

					WORF
				(bristling)
			They've already hit him with
			multiple phaser stuns.

					PULASKI
				(to Riker)
			He could need medical attention.

					WORF
			Security team stands ready to take
			the initiative, sir.

					RIKER
			Data?

					DATA
			Our options have not changed.
			We can either respond to the
			Pakled demand or not. We can
			either use force or not.

					RIKER
			I've already answered their
			demand. Allowing access to the
			Enterprise computers by alien
			forces would be a complete breech
			of Starfleet security.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR      43.

44   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Then force it must be.

	Riker reacts, considering that more seriously than ever
	before now as we GO TO:

45   INT. STARBASE 515 SURGICAL SUITE - (OPTICAL)

	Picard lies on an operating table, surrounded by
	twenty-fourth century surgical equipment as NURSES prepare
	him for his procedure. Off to one side, a MEDICAL TEAM
	preps the replacement heart. The SURGEON steps up to
	PICARD, reassures him:

					SURGEON
			Ready?

					PICARD
			Get on with it, Doctor. I've got
			work to do.

	The surgeon nods to the ANESTHESIOLOGIST:

					SURGEON
			Activate Sterile Field. Neural
			calipers.

	The anesthesiologist places a silver wire caliper to
	Picard's head. The caliper receives a signal from a
	small console, which the anesthesiologist now attends
	to. A beat later, Picard calmly closes his eyes in
	perfect repose. The surgeon looks to his team:

					SURGEON
			This will be a secondary cardiac
			procedure with mid-line entry and
			excision of the early model unit.
			I anticipate no complications as
			the patient has had positive
			primary results and exhibits
			extraordinary physical condition.
				(then)
			We'll all be home in time for
			dinner.
				(holds his hand out,
				 palm up)
			Tissue mitigator.

	A nurse responds by slapping a small, glowing glass
	rod in his hand as we GO TO:

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR      44.

46   INT. THE ENTERPRISE OBSERVATION LOUNGE - RIKER

	and his crew are still between the proverbial rock and
	a hard place as Data informs them:

					DATA
			There is very little information
			available on Pakled culture, but
			the eclectic range of their
			equipment would suggest that
			everything they have has been
			stolen from others.

					TROI
			And now they have become militant.

					DATA
			So it would seem.

					RIKER
			Rationale?

					TROI
			They are unwilling to wait for
			the timely evolution of their
			species' intellectual capacity.
			They seek instant knowledge,
			instant power and gratification.

					PULASKI
			You make them sound like petulant
			children.

					TROI
			Yes. Infantile humans are known
			for responses of a similar nature.

					RIKER
			Then suppose we treat them like
			children.

					DATA
			Sir?

					RIKER
			It's time we set some limits.

					DATA
			To what effect, sir? We are faced
			with an impossible conundrum.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR      45.

46   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Not if we let Geordi give them
			something they want... and then
			create the right moment for him
			to take it away.

					TROI
			Would you be suggesting a ruse
			of some sort?

					RIKER
			I would.

					PULASKI
			And what if it fails? What'll
			happen to Geordi then?

					RIKER
			We don't have any choice. We have
			to try.

47   INT. STARBASE 515 SURGICAL SUITE - PICARD

	lies in repose, the surgical team calmly carrying out
	the cardiac replacement procedure. Hovering over
	Picard now is a large praying mantis-like piece of
	equipment that seems to reach down into his chest
	cavity:

					SURGEON
			There has been some capillary
			reaction here... let's proceed
			carefully... we'll need sharper
			focus on the thoracic
			polychromatics and verification
			of myocardial enzyme balance.

	The team attends to the equipment as the Surgeon
	continues his delicate work and now we GO TO:

48   INT. THE PAKLED MONDOR BRIDGE - GEORDI

	steels himself against the effects of the phaser shots
	he's already endured, looks up at the Pakleds:

					GEORDI
			Let me talk to them. I'll get
			you their computer banks.

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR      46.

48   CONTINUED:

					GREBNEDLOG
			We want to be smart.

					GEORDI
			So open the hailing frequency.
			They'll listen to me.

					GREBNEDLOG
				(to Reginod)
			We are smart.

					REGINOD
			We need their computer things.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Yes.
				(then, to Geordi)
			Yes.

	Grebnedlog turns an analog dial on a console and now

49   INT. THE ENTERPRISE BRIDGE - THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	comes to life with the image of the Mondor bridge.
	Riker steps up, flanked by Data, Worf, Pulaski, and
	Troi, reacting to:

					GEORDI
			Commander Riker?

					RIKER
			Yes, Lieutenant. We're here.

					GEORDI
			The Pakleds seem pretty sincere.

					GREBNEDLOG
			We want what we want.

					RIKER
			Our computer banks are
			non-negotiable.

					GEORDI
			Excuse me, Commander, but let's
			consider that for a minute. The
			Enterprise's protected memory
			storage is so extensive that it
			would take well over twenty-four
			hours just to access.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR      47.

49   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
			In that time, maybe we could all
			reach a more acceptable resolution
			to our little misunderstanding
			here.

					GREBNEDLOG
			We want to be smart.

					GEORDI
				(to Riker)
			Belive me, they're nothing if not
			persistent.

					GREBNEDLOG
			We want to be nothing if not
			persistent.

					GEORDI
				(to Riker)
			Nobody ever said they were great
			conversationalists.

					RIKER
			Where did they get their shields?

					GREBNEDLOG
			Yes. We like shields.

					GEORDI
			From what I've seen, half the
			systems on this ship have been
			stolen from Romulans, Jarada,
			Klingons, just about anybody they
			ever came in contact with.

					GREBNEDLOG
			We like to be smart.

					RIKER
			Confirmed, Lieutenant La Forge.
			They steal technology.

					DATA
			But they lack the ability to use
			it properly.

	Riker considers that, exchanges a conspiratorial
	glance with his crew, then clears his throat and
	intones:

      STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR      48.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(back to Geordi)
			You're an excellent chief
			engineer, Lieutenant.

					GEORDI
			Thank you, sir.

					RIKER
			And of course, your knowledge
			of phaser and photon weaponry is
			unmatched.

					GREBNEDLOG
				(chiming in mindlessly)
			We like phasers.

					GEORDI
			That's kind of you to say, sir,
			but Lieutenant Worf --

					RIKER
				(cutting him off)
			Our missions are always inherently
			dangerous. Any of us could be
			called upon to make the ultimate
			sacrifice at any time.

					GEORDI
			Uh... yes, sir, but --

					RIKER
			Speaking of time, Lieutenant,
			this may be your time. I shall
			personally miss you.

	Geordi reacts to that with confusion. Grebnedlog and
	Reginod glance at each other, concerned as Data steps
	up to speak to Geordi:

					DATA
			You will always be in my memory.

					GEORDI
			Data... wait a minute. Can't
			we.. ?

					DATA
			I shall miss you at weapons
			systems analysis.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR          49.

49   CONTINUED: (3)

	Geordi wrinkles his brow as he considers that for a
	beat, then something begins to dawn upon him:

					GEORDI
			Weapons system analysis?
				(then, tentative, trying
				 it out)
			I guess you'll just have to carry
			out the photon torpedo countdowns
			without me.

					DATA
			Exactly. Fond farewell.

					GREBNEDLOG
				(to Reginod)
			He knows about weapons.

					REGINOD
			He is smart.

					GREBNEDLOG
				(to Geordi)
			You can make us strong.

					GEORDI
				(with "humility")
			It's not something I like to talk
			about --

	Just then, Worf steps up to face the viewscreen:

					WORF
			Lieutenant La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Worf... my old friend.

					WORF
			Any classified weapons knowledge
			you share with your captors will
			be considered treason.

					GEORDI
				(re the Pakleds)
			I may have no choice.

					WORF
			You will die without honor.

					GEORDI
			I know. Just my luck.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR          50.

49   CONTINUED: (4)

					WORF
			You will never attain the
			twenty-four levels of awareness.

	Geordi reacts to that, making specific mental notes:

					GEORDI
			Twenty-four? That's quite a
			challenge.

					WORF
			Indeed. Twenty-four is the
			gateway to heroic salvation.

	With that, Grebnedlog reaches over to the console,
	twists the analog switch and cuts off further
	communication and the viewscreen goes black. Pulaski
	steps to Riker:

					PULASKI
			Do you think he understands?

					RIKER
			He'd better.

					TROI
			He is afraid.

					RIKER
			We all are, Counselor.

50   INT. THE MONDOR BRIDGE - GREBNEDLOG

	now turns to Geordi with new appreciation:

					GREBNEDLOG
			You are smart.

					GEORDI
			Not smart enough. I'm still here.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Make us strong.

					GEORDI
			I thought you wanted me to help
			you... "go". Why don't we work
			on that guidance system, okay?

	Grebnedlog levels Geordi's phaser at him:

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FOUR          51.

50   CONTINUED:

					GREBNEDLOG
			Make us strong. Or die.

	Geordi reacts to that, suppressing a mischievous smile
	as he surrenders to their commands while we GO TO

51   INT. STARBASE 515 SURGICAL SUITE - (OPTICAL)

	Picard remains motionless, even more awesomely
	technological gear in the room now. The surgeon
	perspires heavily; tension hangs in the air:

					SURGEON
			The metabilation occlusions aren't
			holding.

	A nurse hands him another set of metabilators; these
	have even more contractile expediators on them. The
	surgeon tries them, reacts angrily:

					SURGEON
			Damnit! I can't stop the
			heterocyclic declination! Fuse!

	A sharp BEAM flashes down from overhead, sending up
	a puff of smoke from Picard's thorax,. It doesn't
	work. The surgeon looks up, commanding now:

					SURGEON
			Again!

	The BEAM flashes again. Another puff of smoke. The
	surgeon sags as he realizes:

					SURGEON
			We need a Biomolecular
			Physiologist in here! This man
			is dying!

	With that, one of the nurses reacts, bolts for the
	doors and we

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

52   EXT. SPACE - THE MONDOR (OPTICAL)

	remains in position. The Enterprise in proximity while

53   INT. THE MONDOR ARMAMENT BAY - GEORDI

	is ushered to their relatively primitive "gun turrets"
	by Grebnedlog and Reginod. Geordi reacts:

					GEORDI
			You've gotta be kidding.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Make us strong.

					GEORDI
				(re: the armaments)
			There isn't enough juice in these
			to blow off a passing asteroid.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Do it. Make us strong.

	Geordi studies the situation carefully, finally
	acknowledging:

					GEORDI
			I suppose we could increase the
			anti-matter charges.

					REGINOD
			Yes. We like power.

	Grebnedlog points to a set of weapon-force meters and
	lights:

					GREBNEDLOG
			Do not try to trick us. We can
			tell.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          53.

53   CONTINUED:

	And as Geordi starts to work, we GO TO

54   INT. STARBASE 515 SURGICAL SUITE - PICARD

	appears to be losing his battle for life, his face
	increasingly ashen now as the surgeon and a
	BIOMOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGIST crowd around the patient:

					BIOMOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGIST
			Metabilation?

					SURGEON
			Negative.

					BIOMOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGIST
			Heterocyclics?

					SURGEON
			Failing. And capillary integrity
			too unpredictable to attempt a
			resect.

					BIOMOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGIST
			You're unwilling to make the
			attempt??

					SURGEON
			I'm not qualified.

					BIOMOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGIST
			I know someone who is.

	With that, the biomolecular physiologist touches a
	communications panel on the wall and we GO TO:

55   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	hangs close to the Mondor while

56   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - SONYA

	looks up from the glow of the pool table to look
	incredulously at Riker and Data:

					SONYA
			Are you sure he can do it? He's
			an engineer, not a weapons
			specialist.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          54.

56   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			True. But if anyone can
			improvise, it's Geordi.

					SONYA
			What makes you think the Pakleds
			even have that kind of gear on
			board?

					DATA
			Ongoing scanning indicates
			progressive weapons potential.
				(then, to Riker)
			The timing will be crucial. He
			must correctly interpret our
			intentions.

					RIKER
			Geordi's up to speed. I trust
			his instincts.

					DATA
			The Pakleds did hear our little
			fiction about Geordi's "weapons
			knowledge."

					RIKER
			Exactly. And since they obviously
			equate intelligence with strength,
			they won't pass up this chance
			to use that knowledge.
				(then, to Sonya)
			Can you do it?

					SONYA
			Count on it.

	Suddenly, Sonya's interrupted by the urgency of

					WORF (V.O.)
			Bridge to Commander Riker!

					RIKER
			Go ahead, bridge --

					WORF (V.O.)
			I am receiving an emergency
			summons from Starbase
			five one five... Captain Picard
			is close to death!

	Riker reacts, stunned as he looks to Data:

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          55.

56   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(to Sonya)
			Be ready!

	Riker and Data exit and Sonya goes to work on the
	anti-matter blender as we GO TO:

57   INT. THE MONDOR - GEORDI

	crawls out from the weapons bay. He's had better
	days, and he dusts himself off as he turns to
	Grebnedlog and Reginod who react with delight as their
	weapons-force meters and lights surge with new life:

					REGINOD
				(re the meters)
			We are strong.

					GEORDI
			You're now armed to the teeth.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Teeth are for chewing.

					GEORDI
				(with a patient sigh)
			You have photon torpedoes. You
			are strong.

	Grebnedlog "smiles" at Reginod now:

					GREBNEDLOG
			We are strong. We have power.

	And as the two Pakleds contemplate how to use their
	newfound might, we GO TO:

58   INT. THE ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER

	is in command position, Pulaski at his side, Worf at
	his station, Troi nearby as Data looks up from his
	scanner console, announcing:

					DATA
			Positive indication of armed
			photon torpedoes, Commander.

					RIKER
			Geordi did it.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          56.

58   CONTINUED:

	Worf turns from his security station, calling out:

					WORF
			Starbase requests we proceed to
			base at warp nine --

					PULASKI
			We've got to go!

					TROI
			Yes. Captain Picard needs our
			help.

					RIKER
			We can't leave Geordi behind --
				(then, to Data)
			I want the Pakleds on that screen
			and I want them now!

					DATA
			Forced spectrum communications
			are spotty at best, sir.

					RIKER
			Do it.

58A  THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	comes alive with the very fuzzy, forced-spectrum image
	of the Mondor bridge where Grebnedlog and Reginod are
	settling into their command chairs as Geordi stands in
	the b.g. and now

58B  RIKER (OPTICAL)

	quickly steps before the viewscreen:

					RIKER
			This is the Enterprise. Return
			our personnel or face immediate
			reprisal.

					GREBNEDLOG
			We are strong now. We have better
			weapons.

					RIKER
			Are you prepared to use them?

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          57.

58B  CONTINUED:

					REGINOD
			We are a force now. We will have
			respect. Power.

					TROI
			They feel confident.

					RIKER
			We don't have time for this. You
			want power? This is power...
				(to computer)
			Bridge to Ensign Gomez...

59   INT. ENGINEERING - SONYA

	reacts, responds as she works furiously at some
	heavy-duty anti-matter work:

					SONYA
			Ready, Commander Riker --

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Initiate sequencing.

	Sonya hits some new panels and now the engine core
	begins to react with a massive ROAR while

60   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER

	glares at the Pakleds and calls their bluff with:

					RIKER
			Begin firing sequence countdown
			from twenty-four.

60AA	THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The Pakleds react, startled at Riker's aggressiveness
	as Geordi takes his cue, leans back into the weapons
	bay to make some "adjustments," assuring Grebnedlog:

					GEORDI
			They mean business. Let me just
			check something.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          58.

60A  INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN ENGINEERING - SONYA

	moves quickly, efficiently, as she works to boost
	hydrogen output, as we hear:

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Twenty-one... twenty...
			nineteen... eighteen...

60B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER

	stands before the viewscreen, Worf ready at his station
	as they hear:

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Seventeen... sixteen...
			fifteen... fourteen...

					WORF
			Firing sequence proceeding, sir.

					RIKER
			Hold fast.

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Eleven... ten... nine...

60C  INT. THE MONDOR BRIDGE

	The Pakleds debate the wisdom of their choices now,
	then turning to face Riker while Geordi works in the
	b.g. furiously making his "adjustments."

					GREBNEDLOG
			We will attack.
				(re the weapons meters)
			We are strong.

					REGINOD
				(to Grebnedlog)
			We should attack now.

					GEORDI
			Just another second here...

					GREBNEDLOG
			Hurry.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          59.

60D  INT. THE ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER

	reacts to what he sees on the viewscreen, looks to Worf
	as they listen to:

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			six... five... four... three...

	Tension mounts as

60E  OMITTED

60F  INT. ENGINEERING - SONYA

	is taut, poised over her console waiting:

					COMPUTER (V.O)
			...two... one...

					RIKER
			Fire!

	she hits the appropriate controls now and

61   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	fires a heretofore unseen, unimagined blast of crimson
	energy field from the leading edge of the nacelles,
	fairly enveloping the Mondor in a huge, daunting shaft
	of red light, accompanied by a ghostly ROAR and now

62   INT. THE MONDOR BRIDGE - GEORDI

	looks up from his work in the weapons bay, shouts at
	Grebnedlog:

					GEORDI
			Now!

	Grebnedlog pulls the weapons lever but suddenly, the
	entire bridge is awash with a BRIGHT RED LIGHT.

					GEORDI
			Oh no! Too late!

					REGINOD
			We have fired! They will be
			destroyed.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          60.

62   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			But they used the crimson
			force-field --

	He looks toward the weapons bay and now it emits a low
	GROAN. Grebnedlog looks at the weapons meters, reacts
	with a sag as he realizes:

					GREBNEDLOG
			It did not shoot.

					GEORDI
			Their crimson force-field disarmed
			us.

					REGINOD
				(re the Enterprise;
				 awed)
			They are smart.

					GEBNEDLOG
			We are not strong.

63   INT. THE ENTERPRISE BRIDGE - RIKER (OPTICAL)

	gives the final warning as he stands before the
	viewscreen:

					RIKER
			Drop your shields and let us
			transport Lieutenant La Forge
			immediately.

	Grebnedlog waves a trembling hand to a minion who pulls
	a switch.

					DATA
			Shields are down.

					RIKER
			Transporter Room. One to beam
			to the bridge.

	Geordi immediately DEMATERIALIZES on the viewscreen. A
	beat later, he MATERIALIZES beside Riker, turns to his
	officer at CONN:

					RIKER
			Set heading for Starbase
			five one five. Warp nine.

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          61.

64   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	streaks off at warp nine as we GO TO

64A  INT. THE ENTERPRISE BRIDGE - RIKER

	stands before the viewscreen where Grebnedleg appears,
	truly humbled.:

					RIKER
			We leave you in peace.

					GREBNEDLOG
			We want to be strong.

					RIKER
			Weapons alone do not create
			strength. You must learn
			restraint.

					GREBNEDLOG
			Yes. We will learn restraint.
			Then we will be strong.

	Riker reacts to that with a sigh.

					RIKER
			Off.

	The viewscreen goes dark as Geordi steps up:

					GEORDI
			What was that red blast?

					RIKER
			Hydrogen exhaust through the
			Bussard collectors. Harmless,
			but a nice light show.

					GEORDI
			Very impressive.

					RIKER
			Did you disable their photons?

					GEORDI
			Just in time. That's why you're
			all standing here...

64B  EXT. STARBASE FIVE-ONE-FIVE - ESTABLISHING

	The medical center

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          62.

65   INT. STARBASE FIVE-ONE-FIVE SURGICAL SUITE - PICARD

	stirs now, his eyes slowly fluttering open. A beat.
	He's alive. And then he scowls as he grumbles:

					PICARD
			What in the hell are you doing
			here?

65A  ANGLE - PULASKI

	stands over him, pulling her surgical mask down,
	snapping her gloves off smartly with:

					PULASKI
			Saving your life.

					PICARD
			Oh come on. This is a routine
			procedure. Quite commonplace.

					PULASKI
			True. But you are not a
			commonplace man. You'll be out
			of recovery in four hours.

					PICARD
			I didn't want you involved in
			this.

					PULASKI
			You're welcome.

	He regards her obliquely. Then:

					PICARD
			If you're here... the entire crew
			must know...

					PULASKI
			You're still the captain.
			Invincible.

					PICARD
			Thank you.

	She gives him a reassuring wink now as we GO TO:

66   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	cruises in orbit above Starbase five one five while

          STAR TREK: "Samaritan Snare" - 3/8/89 - ACT FIVE          63.

67   INT. THE MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER

	is in command position, Data, Worf, Geordi, Troi, and
	Wesley all in their respective positions; the
	engineering station is up. The turbolift doors open
	and Picard steps out. A round of applause erupts, and
	Picard glares at them gruffly:

					PICARD
			I beg your pardon.

	They fall silent. Geordi looks at Worf, comments:

					GEORDI
			Looks like things are back to
			normal...

	Picard walks down to his chair, stands before it. A
	beat. Then he announces:

					PICARD
			I'm pleased to report that Ensign
			Crusher's Starfleet exam results
			will enable him to continue with
			his studies on board the
			Enterprise. Furthermore, any
			rumors of my brush with death
			are greatly exaggerated. Is that
			clear?

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Good. Set the course for Epsilon
			Sector.
				(to Wesley)
			Warp five, Ensign.

	Picard assumes his command position now and

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Engage.

68   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	warps out of orbit as we

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             






                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                     "Up the Long Ladder" 
                  "f.k.a. 'Send in the Clones'" 

                          #40272-144 
                              
                          Written by 
                     Melinda M. Snodgrass 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Winrich Kolbe 


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FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                   4TH REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                       MARCH 17, 1989
   

       STAR TREK: "Send in the Clones" - 3/17/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Send in the Clones" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             DANILO ODELL              
                RIKER              BRENNA ODELL            
                DATA               OLD MAN           
                PULASKI
                TROI               WILSON GRANGER
                GEORDI             (1A, 1B)
                WORF               
                O'BRIEN            

                Non-Speaking       Non-Speaking
                 N. D. CREWMEMBERS  SMALL CHILD
                 TWO SECURITY MEN   CROWD OF BRINGLOIDI
                                    ATHLETIC BLACK MEN
                                     (2A, 2B, 2C)
                                    ELIZABETH VALLIS/
                                    BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
                                     (3A / 3B & 3C)
                                    ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL
                                    WOMAN (4A, 4B)
                                    AIDES/NURSES
                                     (5A, 5B)

       STAR TREK: "Send in the Clones" - 3/17/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Send in the Clones" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              CORRIDOR
              MAIN BRIDGE              STARBASE
              TURBOLIFT
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              CARGO HOLD SEVEN
              SICKBAY/PULASKI'S OFFICE
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
          
            MARIPOSA
              GRANGER'S OFFICE
              CLONING LABORATORY
              HALL

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                     "Send in the Clones"                          
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	docked at a starbase. (stock shot)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42823.2.
			My meeting with Admiral James
			Moore has offered me an
			interesting proposal. We have
			completed our repairs, and are
			preparing to warp out.

2    OMITTED

3    INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	PICARD is listening to the raspy, static filled TONES
	of an SOS code. RIKER enters.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir?

					PICARD
			Recognize that?

					RIKER
			No, sir, I'm sorry, I don't.

	Picard turns off the signal.

					PICARD
			It's an old style Terran distress
			beacon. It kicked in last month,
			and was detected by the starbase.

					RIKER
			What's its origin point?

					PICARD
			The Ficus quadrant.

     STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - TEASER     2.

3    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(thinks for a moment)
			Captain, there are no records of
			an Earth colony in that area.

					PICARD
			Admiral Moore has offered us the
			task of investigating the signal.

					RIKER
				(with a grin)
			And of course we've accepted.

					PICARD
			Am I so transparent?

					RIKER
			You've got that look in your eye.

					PICARD
				(a little uncomfortable)
			Oh?

					RIKER
			The lure of a mystery.

					PICARD
			A lost Earth colony. That is an
			exciting idea.

					RIKER
			They may not have survived.

					PICARD
			They're calling for help, aren't
			they?

					RIKER
			You're an optimist.

					PICARD
			Always.

	Suddenly, the oscillations of the sound appear on the
	screen, then a page of print.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Signal analysis complete.
			Distress beacon used by the
			European Hegemony.

     STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - TEASER     3.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			The European Hegemony?

					PICARD
			A loose alliance that formed in
			the early twenty-second century. It was
			the first step toward a world
			government. You should read more
			history, Number One. Computer,
			bracket exact dates when this
			beacon was in general use.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Old Earth calendar, 2123 until
			2190.

					RIKER
			No extraterrestrial source has
			ever used this beacon?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative.

					PICARD
			Locate all Earth deep space
			launches from 2123 until 2190,
			and list their destinations.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Working.

	A neat two column list appears on the screen. Picard
	scans it eagerly. Then leans back in disappointment.

					PICARD
			Nothing for the Ficus quadrant.
			Damn it, who's out there?

					RIKER
			Guess we'll have to wait and ask
			them.

	Riker EXITS, and Picard stares thoughtfully off into
	space, contemplating the mystery.

3A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	pulling back from the starbase, pivoting slowly to a
	new heading and warping out.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF THE TEASER                        


     STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE     4.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

4    EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise travelling at warp.

5    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker has the bridge. Data is at OPS, Worf at
	Tactical. Supernumeraries at the other stations. Worf
	is not feeling well, but trying to hide it. Klingons
	don't get sick. But as Riker and Data continue their
	casual desultory conversation, Worf's faintness
	increases.

					RIKER
			How could a spaceship leave Earth
			without some kind of a record?

					DATA
			Perhaps it was deliberate. They
			may have wished to escape
			detection.

					RIKER
			You're suggesting they were
			fugitives?

					DATA
			During the Eugenics Wars a group
			of genetically superior humans
			ruled the world. After their
			defeat some did escape.

	Riker is becoming aware of Worf's silence. Riker
	stands and looks back at the Klingon. (This is light,
	just shoot the breeze conversation.)

					RIKER
			What do you think, Worf. Can we
			handle supermen?

	The Klingon lets out a long growling groan, and faints
	dead away. Data and Riker rush up the ramp.

					RIKER
			Medical emergency! Doctor Pulaski
			to the bridge.

     STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE     5.

5    CONTINUED:

	The android and the first officer stare in amazement
	and concern at the unconscious Worf as we GO TO:

6    INT. SICKBAY

	Worf is on a biobed. Pulaski is running a tricorder
	over him, and comparing the hand held readouts to the
	overhead display.

					WORF
			I am fine.

					PULASKI
			You are not fine, you fainted.

					WORF
			I did not faint. Klingons do not
			faint.

					PULASKI
			Excuse me, I'll rephrase. This
			Klingon suffered a dramatic drop
			in blood pressure, his blood
			glucose level dropped, there was
			deficient blood flow resulting
			from perpheral circulatory
			failure, in other words he curled
			up his toes and laid unconscious
			on the floor.

					WORF
			Doctor, there is no need to insult
			me.

					PULASKI
			Worf, I'm worried. Something's
			wrong. Klingons don't faint --
			forgive me, but I can't think of
			another word which applies --
			for no reason. You're sick.

					WORF
			Klingons don't get sick.

					PULASKI
				(tartly)
			They sure do get stupid. Stay
			there! I need to check something
			with the computer.

     STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE     6.

6    CONTINUED:

	She crosses to a computer console. Checks some medical
	texts. Crosses back to Worf. She is trying vainly
	to suppress a smile.

					PULASKI
			Lieutenant, you've got rop'ngor.

	Worf looks horrified.

					WORF
			Doctor, no one must learn that
			I am suffering from a childhood
			ailment!

					PULASKI
			I have to file a report.

					WORF
			But it is so humiliating!

7
thru	OMITTED
10

11   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard is seated at his desk thoughtfully knuckling
	his chin as he studies the computer screen. This thing
	has gotten under his skin, and all his scholarly
	instincts are engaged. He is going to find the answer.

					PULASKI'S COM VOICE
			Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Ah, Doctor, how is Worf?

11A  INT. SICKBAY

					PULASKI
			He's in no danger. Worf was
			observing a Klingon ritual
			involving fasting, and he didn't
			take into account that you need
			to decrease physical activity as
			you decrease caloric intake.
			Pulaski out.

     STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE     7.

11B  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard resumes his research. There is a CHIME.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Data ENTERS, and crosses to Picard.

					DATA
			Sir, there is a discrepancy
			between our requisition order
			for display panels and the number
			actually tendered by the
			starbase.

					PICARD
			How can something so simple
			become so complicated?

					DATA
			Such is the nature of a
			bureaucracy?

	Suddenly Picard reacts. He leans eagerly into the
	computer, and touches a pad.

					PICARD
				(to himself and cutting
				 off Data)
			There's more than one way to skin
			a bureaucratic cat.

					DATA
			Sir?

					PICARD
			There's no record of a launch to
			the Ficus quadrant. Not unusual
			if you consider the chaos of the
			early twenty-second century, but someone
			had to load that ship.

					DATA
			Ah, yes, the manifest.

	A page appears on the screen.

					PICARD
			There it is. The Mariposa, launch
			date November 27, 2123. Captain
			Walter Granger, commanding.

     STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE     8.

11B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Mariposa is the Spanish word for
			butterfly.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Data.

					DATA
			I thought it might be significant.

					PICARD
			It doesn't appear to be. Ah...
			and here is the cargo list.
				(in an aside to Data)
			You can tell a lot about people
			from their luggage. Let's see,
			two hundred and twenty five
			Yoshimitsu computers, five
			monitor beacon satellites, seven
			hundred cellular commlinks, fifty
			spinning wheels --

	Data is confused. (Data and Picard's dialogue should
	proceed simultaneously.)

					DATA
			Spinning wheels? Accessing. A
			device for spinning yarn or thread
			that consists of a large foot or
			hand driven wheel and one spindle.

					PICARD
			Cattle, chickens, pigs. . . . not
			DNA, the actual livestock.
				(to Data)
			Incredible. Why would anyone
			carry such an insane mix of cargo?

					DATA
			Spindle -- a thin rounded tapering
			rod --

					PICARD
				(exasperated)
			Data!

	The android jerks himself back to the present, but very
	coolly responds.

     STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE     9.

11B  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Perhaps they were planning for
			the worst.
				(Data goes into
				 analysis mode)
			In the early twenty-second century
			Earth was recovering from World
			War III. A major philosopher
			of the period was Liam Dieghan,
			the founder of the
			Neo-Transcendentalists. He
			advocated a return to a simpler
			life in which one lived in harmony
			with nature, and learned under
			her gentle tutelage --

					PICARD
			Thank you, Data. But if this was
			a ship full of utopians, why
			carry the technological baggage?

					DATA
			Sir, I have insufficient
			information from which to form
			a cogent theory.

					PICARD
			I hate a mystery.

					DATA
				(confused)
			But, sir what about Dixon Hill,
			and your penchant for detective
			fiction --

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Allow me to correct myself. I
			hate a mystery I cannot solve.

	Off Data's thoughtful expression as we GO TO:

12   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	booting along at warp speed.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE    10.

12A  INT. SICKBAY - PULASKI'S OFFICE

	She is working. Suddenly Worf is in the doorway
	carrying a tray set with two delicate, yet spartan
	cups, a stone tea pot and a thorn-covered branch with
	a single blossom midway up the branch. (The thorns
	need to look like curving hooks.)

					WORF
			I wished to thank you for
			protecting my --

					PULASKI
			Your secret is safe with me.

	He sets down the tray, strips several of the thorns
	from the branch and tosses them into the steaming pot.

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			Worf, I'm honored. No one has
			ever made the Tea for me.

	She plucks off the white blossom, and places it in one
	of the cups so the tea pours through its petals. Worf
	looks at her in surprise.

					WORF
			You know the ceremony?

					PULASKI
			I understand the externals. Not
			the mysteries. I'm not a
			Klingon.

					WORF
			You must not drink the tea. It
			is deadly to humans.

					PULASKI
			And none too good for Klingons.

					WORF
			It is a test of bravery, of one's
			ability to look at the face of
			mortality. It is also a reminder
			that death is an experience best
			shared -- like the tea.

					PULASKI
			Worf, you're a romantic.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE    11.

12A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			It is among the Klingons that
			love poetry achieves its fullest
			flower.

					PULASKI
			Hold that thought.

	Pulaski leaves the office. Quickly returns with a
	hypospray. She pours out Worf's cup, hands it to him.
	Gives herself an injection. Picks up her cup, and
	drinks. Worf starts to react. She holds him off with
	an upraised hand.

					PULASKI
			Antidote. If we're going to
			share, let's share. Now, quote
			me a little of that poetry.

	Off his expression as we GO TO:

13   EXT. SPACE - A SUN (OPTICAL)

	Throwing out spectacular flares. We trace one of these
	tongues of fire as it seems to almost touch a planet.

13A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Present are Picard, TROI, Riker, Worf and Data.
	Supernumerary at CONN.

					DATA
			Scans indicate human life form
			readings thirty meters below the
			planet's surface.

					WORF
			Hailing on all frequencies,
			Captain. So far no response.

					DATA
			There is no evidence of an
			advanced communication network.

					PICARD
			But the comlinks?

					WORF
			There is no artifical power
			source on the planet.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE    12.

13A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			But they've got a monitoring
			satellite.

					TROI
			A good thing, too. Without it
			we would never have known they
			needed help.

					DATA
			Captain, the stellar flares are
			increasing in intensity and
			frequency. Computer projections
			indicate they will envelope the
			planet in three point six hours.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, prepare for immediate
			evacuation.

					WORF
			Evacuation will be difficult.
			Our shields can be lowered for
			transport only between the flares.

					TROI
			Captain, these people have been
			isolated for three hundred
			years. We cannot beam them to
			the Enterprise without warning.

					RIKER
			And if they have slipped back
			into barbarism the experience
			would scare them to death.

					PICARD
			You'll have to go down there,
			Number One.

					RIKER
			On my way.

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around the planet.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE    13.

14   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			Commander Riker has reached the
			caverns, but we are still waiting
			to begin the evacuation.

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Present are Picard, Troi, Worf and Data.
	Supernumerary at CONN.

					PICARD
			What's the situation, Number One?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			There are roughly two hundred
			people down here.

					PICARD
			Their condition?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Surprisingly good.

					PICARD
			Are they willing to leave?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes, but --

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Well, get them up here.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			I'm having a little altercation
			with the colony's leader.

					PICARD
			I'm not interested, Commander.
			Initiate the transport.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			But, sir --

					PICARD
			No arguments.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Aye, aye, sir, we're on our way.
			All of us. Riker out.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE    14.

15   CONTINUED:

	Picard exchanges a quizzical glance with Troi who
	merely shrugs. In the background we hear the SOUNDS
	of people, the bleat of goats, the cackle of chickens,
	the squealing of pigs.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			Uh... Captain, you better get down
			here.

	Picard gives Troi an incredulous glance, and she
	stifles a giggle. Off Picard's expression as we GO
	TO:

15A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'BRIEN, his eyes bugging out of his head regards the
	Bringloidi refugees, and DANILO complete with their
	livestock, who are climbing off the transporter
	platform.

					O'BRIEN
			Right away!

15B  OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

16   OMITTED

17   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Worf are hustling down the corridor. The
	Transporter Room doors open, and a terrified chicken
	comes clucking and weaving its way into the corridor.
	(Worf presses himself against the corridor wall. It's
	the elephant and the mouse.) The doors open again, and
	out comes a SMALL GIRL who gathers up the hen, and
	carries her back into the Transporter Room. Worf and
	Picard exchange glances, and follow the child and the
	livestock into the Transporter Room.

18   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	It is a scene of chaos. Straw, feathers and animal
	droppings litter the platform, and spill out onto the
	floor. An older man, DANILO ODELL, dressed in boots,
	homespun pants and a handknit sweater, and holding a
	flask, is directing traffic and bending O'Brien's ear.
	People, all holding some kind of livestock (crates of
	chickens, a lamb, a piglet), are milling around the
	Transporter Room. (A second wave of Bringloidi, with
	Riker among them, are climbing off the transporter
	platform.) O'Brien stares in consternation at a goat
	on a lead which is sniffing at his pants, and tries
	to respond to Danilo.

					DANILO
			Ah, O'Brien, I should have known
			that a good Irishman would be
			running this ship, and not some
			Frenchy.

					O'BRIEN
				(to the goat)
			Shoo! Shoo, damn you!

	Danilo reacts to this, because he's not sure who
	O'Brien is addressing.

					PICARD
			What the devil is going on
			here?!

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    16.

18   CONTINUED:

	Danilo saunters toward Picard. Riker notices and
	starts pushing through the crowd.

					DANILO
			Oh, Picard is it. The man who
			makes decisions for me and mine
			without so much as a by-your-
			leave.

	Worf doesn't like the man's tone to the captain. He
	lets out a low throated rumble. Danilo stares at the
	flask, at Worf, gives his head a shake, and carefully
	pockets the flask.

					DANILO
				(re Worf)
			Do you generally have him on a
			leash?

	Worf snarls, but he is a little taken aback by this
	insouciance. Riker finally pushes through the crowd.

					PICARD
			My security chief, Lieutenant
			Worf.

					DANILO
			Danilo Odell, at your service.

	He extends his hand to Picard. Picard ignores it.

					PICARD
			I don't want your service, Mister
			Odell. I want this damn
			livestock off my ship.

					RIKER
				(sotto voce to Picard)
			You said you didn't want to waste
			time arguing.

					DANILO
			Captain, this damn livestock has
			fed our children, been company
			to the old and sick and playmates
			to the young...

					RIKER
			And can this man ever argue.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    17.

18   CONTINUED: (2)

					DANILO
			... I couldn't leave them to
			die. Besides, how can we rebuild
			without our animals?

	This is beginning to appeal to Picard's sense of the
	absurd.

					PICARD
			Alright. Chief O'Brien, kindly
			transport this group to Cargo
			Hold Seven, and the remaining
			refugees on the planet should go
			directly into the hold so we can
			stop dirtying my ship.

					O'BRIEN
			Yes, sir.

	Danilo turns and bellows to the assembled Bringloidi.

					DANILO
			Back onto the infernal machine.

					RIKER
			We're taking another little ride.

	The Bringloidi and Riker cram onto the platform.

					DANILO
			We've got to have a little talk.

	Picard finds himself propelled into the corridor by
	Danilo. Worf follows.

18A  INT. CORRIDOR

					PICARD
			Er... fine, and then Mister Worf
			can show you the ship.

					DANILO
			That would be grand. And Captain,
			it was grand of you to resue us
			from out troubles.

					PICARD
				(very dry)
			My pleasure.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    18.

18A  CONTINUED:

	The threesome walk together, Picard a little hunched
	shouldered. He is really intent on getting to that
	turbolift.

					DANILO
			You must be worth quite a bit to
			own a ship like this.

					PICARD
			I don't own the Enterprise, I
			command her.

					DANILO
			Whatever. Would you happen to
			be married?

					PICARD
			No. Why?

					DANILO
			I have a daughter.

					PICARD
				(very dry)
			I felicitate you.

	They have reached the turbolift, and Picard steps in.

					DANILO
			Would you be interested?

					PICARD
				(explosively)
			No!

	The doors start to shut, and Danilo squeezes quickly
	into the turbolift.

18B  INT. TURBOLIFT

					DANILO
			You're sure?

					PICARD
			Yes!

	Danilo holds up his hands placatingly, and backs out of
	the turbolift. Off Picard's reactions as we GO TO:

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    19.

19   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Present are Picard, Riker, Worf and Pulaski.

					PICARD
				(to Pulaski)
			What is the colonists' overall
			condition?

					PULASKI
			They're a little hungry, a little
			scared, but hiding it well. They
			were suffering from an amazing
			variety of preventable diseases -- but
			the transporter handled
			that. They're also tough,
			determined and fun. Overall,
			I'd say they're charming examples
			of homo sapiens at their best.

	Worf ENTERS.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			What's the total?

					WORF
			Two hundred and twenty-three.

					PULASKI
			Count on four more in the next
			few days.

					PICARD
			Next question, what to do with
			them? Take them to a starbase?
			They were anachronistic in 2123.
			How will they cope?

					RIKER
			There's no question they could
			learn and adapt, but it would be
			dislocating, and the colony would
			probably be splintered. Maybe
			we should be looking for a new
			home for them?

	Suddenly there is a strident klaxon as an internal
	alarm goes off. Worf taps his insignia.

					WORF
			Lieutenant Worf, report!

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    20.

19   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Fire in Cargo Hold Seven.

					RIKER
			The Bringloidi!

	Everyone is heading for the door.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			I wonder what they've done to my
			ship now.

	And despite his concern Riker has to grin.

20   INT. CORRIDOR

	Outside of the cargo hold. TWO SECURITY MEN are
	already there as Worf, Picard and Riker arrive.

					PICARD
			Unseal the doors.

	Worf punches in the override code into the computer and
	the doors open. Danilo staggers out. He is drenched,
	clutching his heart, really playing this to the hilt.

					DANILO
			My God, Picard, the place is a
			bloody death trap! Lightning
			bolts falling from the ceiling!

	Picard, Riker and Worf follow Danilo back into the
	cargo hold.

20A  INT. CARGO HOLD

	People are milling about, subdued, frightened chatter
	fills the hold.

					DANILO
				(continuing)
			What the hell was that thing?

					WORF
			Automated fire system. A force
			field contains the flames until
			the available oxygen within the
			field has been consumed.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    21.

20A  CONTINUED:

					DANILO
			What if I had been under that
			thing?

					WORF
			You would have been standing in
			the fire.

	Danilo glares at the Klingon, not sure if he's being
	made the butt of a joke, but that dark, impassive face
	gives away nothing.

					DANILO
			Well, ignoring that for the
			moment. What would have happened
			to me?

					WORF
			You would have suffocated and
			died.

					DANILO
			Sweet mercy.

	Danilo has led the officers to a corner where a few
	slightly charred sticks are surrounded by a wide pool
	of spilled soup. A large iron cauldron is tipped on
	its side, obviously the source of this mess. Standing
	near this mess like an outraged goddess is Danilo's
	daughter BRENNA. She is a stunningly beautiful young
	woman, and her soaked gown is revealing every lovely
	curve. Arms militantly akimbo she eyes Picard.

					BRENNA
			Your hospitality leaves a hell
			of a lot to be desired! You don't
			offer us a bite or a sup, and when
			we build a fire to cook a little
			something, the place goes mad!

	She flings aside the ladel she is holding. Riker is
	staring in wonder at Brenna.

					PICARD
			My apologies, ma'am, I was unaware
			that you had not been instructed
			in the use of the food dispensers.

					BRENNA
				(truculently to Riker)
			And what are you staring at? Have
			you never seen a woman before?

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    22.

20A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(smiling)
			I thought I had.

	Danilo slops forward with an incredibly ingratiating
	smile.

					DANILO
			Commander, may I present my
			daughter, Brenna Odell.

					RIKER
			Very pleased to meet you, ma'am.

	They shake hands, and Riker keeps holding hers. She
	glances pointedly down at his hand, up at him.

					BRENNA
			You may have all the time in the
			world, but I've dozens of
			frightened and hungry women and
			children to care for.

					RIKER
			What about the men?

					BRENNA
				(with asperity)
			I'm sure they'll find their
			comfort as they always do -- in
			the bottom of a mug of home brew!

	She disappears around some cargo containers and hung
	blankets.

					DANILO
				(to Riker with an
				 ingratiating smile)
			Pay her no heed, she's a grand
			girl. And not usually so...
			er...
				(he coughs)
			... sharp tongued.

					BRENNA (V.O.)
				(like a Banshee)
			Father!

	Danilo darts away at Brenna's bellow. Picard throws
	back his head, and begins to laugh. Riker stares at
	him.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    23.

20A  CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			Of all the reactions that's not
			the one I expected.

					PICARD
			Number One, there are times in
			life when you have to simply bow
			to the absurd.

	Danilo returns from around a cargo container.

					DANILO
			How did the ship sense the fire?

	The three officers exchange glances. How do you
	explain something as complex as the Enterprise to a
	nineteenth century man?

					PICARD
				(clearing his throat)
			The... ah... ship's computers
			sense a localized increase in --

	Brenna emerges from behind the cargo containers with an
	armful of blankets.

					BRENNA
			Men! Always talking when there's
			work to be done.

	She throws them down on the spilled soup.

					BRENNA
				(continuing to Picard)
			Shouldn't you be flying this ship,
			or whatever it is you do?

	So powerful and driving is her personality that the
	Enterprise officers find themselves heading for the
	doors. Riker suddenly pauses and says a little too
	casually.

					RIKER
			I think I'll go give her some
			help, Captain.

	Worf and Picard EXIT the shot, and Riker walks back to
	Brenna. She is fastidiously picking up the sodden
	blankets.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    24.

20A  CONTINUED: (4)

					RIKER
			That wasn't necessary. The ship
			will clean itself.

					BRENNA
			Well, good for the bloody ship!

	For the first time, she actually looks at Riker and
	realizes how handsome he is. She gives him a
	speculative glance from beneath her eyelashes. Then
	lifts the sodden hem of her skirt, and inspects her
	feet.

					BRENNA
				(continuing, cooing
				 like a dove)
			Where does a girl go to wash her
			feet on this ship?

					RIKER
			I think it's the responsibility
			of the ship's first officer to
			show that girl all the amenities.

	Riker holds out a hand to her. She lays her hand in
	his, and gives him a heart-stopping smile. Off their
	faces as we GO TO:

21   OMITTED

22   INT. CORRIDOR

					WORF
			She is very like a Klingon woman,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			My condolences, Mister Worf.

	Danilo hurries up to them.

					DANILO
			Ah, Captain, there's just one
			other thing. It slipped my mind
			in all the hustle and bustle --

					PICARD
			The point, Mister Odell?

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO    25.

22   CONTINUED:

					DANILO
			What are you going to do about
			the other colony?

					PICARD
			Other colony?

	Off everyone's reactions as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

23   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	racing along at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. A
			review of stellar charts has
			revealed a Class M planet, NB2323
			only half a light year from the
			Bringloid system. I am gambling
			it was the destination of the
			second colony.

24   INT. SICKBAY

	Pulaski is treating an ancient Bringloidi. Riker and
	Brenna ENTER. Pulaski runs a device over the OLD
	MAN'S arm, and cures his crippling rheumatoid
	arthritis. His claw-like hand relaxes and he
	experimentally wiggles the fingers. Brenna is amazed.
	This is magic. The old man is so pleased with this
	new mobility that as Pulaski turns away to replace the
	device he leans off the biobed, and pinches her on
	the ass. Pulaski calmly swats his hand.

					PULASKI
			Behave yourself.

					OLD MAN
			You're a fine woman, and you've
			made a young man of me.

					PULASKI
			No, I've cured your arthritis,
			and if you try anything more
			energetic you'll probably drop
			dead.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   27.

24   CONTINUED:

					OLD MAN
				(with a leer)
			I'd die happy.

					PULASKI
			Out.

	He hobbles past Brenna and Riker with a wink and
	another leer. Pulaski crosses to the couple.

					BRENNA
			You know how to handle men.

					PULASKI
			Yes, first you have to get their
			attention.

	Riker chuckles. He doesn't mind being made the butt of
	a joke. Brenna crosses to Pulaski.

					BRENNA
			How did you give Joey back his
			hand?

					PULASKI
				(picking up the
				 instrument)
			Oh dear, that would be difficult
			to explain.

					BRENNA
				(frustrated)
			Like everything else aboard this
			ship. I'm too ignorant to
			understand. And this is the one
			thing that looks useful.

	The frustration is evident in her voice. Pulaski says
	very gently --

					PULASKI
			You're interested in medicine?

					BRENNA
			I'm healer and midwife. Or I
			thought I was.

	Pulaski tries to comfort her.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   28.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
			All I've every wanted is to take
			away the hurt. These wonderful
			tools help me do that, but
			sometimes I feel more like a
			mechanic than a doctor.

	Now the situation's reversed. Brenna takes Pulaski's
	hand in both of hers, closes her eyes as she searches
	for the healing power.

					BRENNA
			You've the hands of a healer.
			You can't put that in a machine.

	Suddenly there's a hell of a bond between these women.
	Riker knows when he's a fifth wheel.

					RIKER
			I'll leave you ladies to your
			discussions. Dinner, Brenna?
			I'll cook.

	Brenna glances at Pulaski and raises her eyebrows.
	Leans in close, keeping it private between the two of
	them.

					BRENNA
			Is he real?

	Both of the women are eyeing Riker thoughtfully.

					PULASKI
				(sotto voce to Brenna)
			Oh, yes, very real.

	The message is subtle -- when life offers you
	something... take it. Riker knows female bonding when
	he sees it. He gets the hell out of the way. Riker
	EXITS.

24A  INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FORMERLY SCENE 26)

	Brenna and Riker ENTER. The first officer has left
	books spilled across his desk. Brenna surveys the
	disorder.

					BRENNA
			William Riker, you're a mess.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   29.

24A  CONTINUED:

	She moves to the desk, and begins stacking the books.
	Riker catches her by the shoulders, and turns her
	around. They are very close.

					RIKER
			You don't have to do that.

					BRENNA
			And if I don't, who will?

					RIKER
			I can see why your father wants
			to marry you off.

					BRENNA
			Oh, and why is that?

					RIKER
				(imitating the patois)
			So he can have a pipe, and mug
			of beer in peace.

	Brenna is eyeing him speculatively.

					BRENNA
			You've shown me so many wonders
			on your great ship, but there is
			still one thing you haven't shown
			me.

					RIKER
			What's that?

	Brenna lifts the floor length heavy skirt revealing
	her feet and a pair of gorgeous legs.

					BRENNA
			I'm still waiting to wash my feet.

					RIKER
			Through there. Glass of wine
			while I cook?

	Riker keys a wall panel and soft, romantic music fills
	the room. He pours out two glasses of wine from the
	carafe. Brenna is staring at him in confusion. We have
	two people from completely different cultures trying
	to seduce each other, but they don't have the proper
	cues.

					BRENNA
			William, is something wrong?

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   30.

24A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			What do you mean?

					BRENNA
			Do you not like girls?

					RIKER
			Of course I like... Oh... is there
			a technique to this foot washing?

	Brenna approaches him. Unhooks her skirt. It puddles
	about her feet, and she steps out of it wearing a
	pretty petticoat.

					BRENNA
			You generally start low... and
			work your way up.

	Riker reaches up pulls the pins from her long hair.
	It cascades over her shoulders.

					RIKER
			I think I can handle that.

	They are in each other's arms now.

					BRENNA
			I was hoping you might.

	They embrace as we GO TO

24B  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Booting along at warp speed.

24C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data has the bridge. Supernumeraries at all other
	stations. Worf is heading for the forward turbolift as
	Riker emerges from the forward lift. The first officer
	looks very content.

					RIKER
			Feeling better, Worf?

					WORF
			Yes. And you, Commander?

					RIKER
			Couldn't be better.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   31.

24C  CONTINUED:

	Worf enters the turbolift. Data stands and yields the
	command chaair to Riker.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Status, Mister Data?

					DATA
			Warp factor five, continuing on
			course for NB2323. E.t.a. eighteen
			hours.

					RIKER
			Excellent.

24D  INT. CARGO BAY

	Brenna, also looking very content, is tatting lace (or
	sewing). Suddenly she notices movement behind some
	cargo containers.

25   INT. CARGO BAY - ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	A secluded corner behind some cargo containers. Danilo
	and two other men are working about a still. Worf
	comes around the containers.

					WORF
			You sent for me?

					DANILO
			We're brewing poteen, but we need
			a way to heat it without this
			bloody ship firing bloody
			lightning bolts at us.

					WORF
			You can obtain spiritous liquors
			from the food dispensers.

					DANILO
				(suspicious)
			It's not that synthehol bilge
			O'Brien offered me, is it?

					WORF
			No, if you wish it can be real
			alcohol.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   32.

25   CONTINUED:

					DANILO
			Good.

					WORF
				(warningly)
			With all of the deleterious
			effects intact.

					DANILO
			As it should be.

	In the b.g. a group of Bringloidi cluster about a food
	dispenser. Danilo leads Worf to the wall unit and
	pushes past the waiting tinkerers.

					DANILO
				(continuing)
			You see, lad, every moment of
			pleasure has to be purchased by
			an equal moment of pain.
				(to the wall unit)
			Whiskey.

	A glass MATERIALIZES. Danilo tries a belt. Makes a
	face. After a lifetime of drinking potato whiskey this
	is really poor stuff -- far too refined.

					DANILO
				(continuing)
			Terrible.

	He passes the glass to the other men who sip then nod
	in agreement.

					DANILO
				(continuing)
			It's got no bite.

					WORF
				(to the unit)
			Chech'tluth.

	A glass of the potent Klingon brew MATERIALIZES. Worf
	hands it to Danilo. The human knocks back a slug.
	It feels as if his lungs and stomach have been
	vaporized.

					DANILO
				(almost unable to speak)
			Now that's what I call a wee drop
			of the creature.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   33.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					BRENNA (V.O.)
				(screaming the word like
				 a banshee)
			Father!!

					DANILO
				(continuing to Worf)
			You remember that moment of pain?
			Well, it's about to begin.

	Brenna comes roaring up to join them. Danilo stares
	at her in comic dismay, with a big ingratiating grin.

					DANILO
				(continuing)
			Hello, darling.

	She snatches away the glass.

					BRENNA
			Darling is it! I might have
			known!
				(re the glass)
			Are you drunk yet, or can you talk
			with Doctor Pulaski about the
			children?

					DANILO
			What about them?

					BRENNA
			She wants to send them to school
			with the ship's children.

					DANILO
			What do you think?

					BRENNA
			I think it's a good idea.

	Danilo nods thoughtfully, pulls out his pipe and starts
	to fill it.

					BRENNA
				(continuing)
			So go handle it!

	He jumps like a startled deer, and EXITS. Brenna turns
	her gaze on the two cronies. They visibly wilt.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   34.

25   CONTINUED: (3)

					BRENNA
				(continuing)
			And I'm sure there's something
			you can be doing with your time.

	They fade back into the other Bringloidi, but they're
	still visible. Brenna turns on Worf.

					BRENNA
			And as for you...

					WORF
			What!

	Brenna is unimpressed.

					BRENNA
			Why did you have to tell them that
			this magic wall can give them more
			than meat and potatoes? Now we'll
			never get a lick of work out of
			them.

	She's appealed to Worf's sense of humor. Dryly he
	asks.

					WORF
			Madam, have you considered a
			career in security?

					BRENNA
			If it's anything like babysitting
				(she jerks thumb toward
				 the men)
			-- I'm an authority.

	Off Worf's expression as we GO TO:

26   OMITTED

27   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Coming into orbit around a ringed planet.

28   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Present are Picard, Riker, Data, Worf and Troi. There
	is a supernumerary at CONN.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   35.

28   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Signal from the planet, Captain.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	On the screen APPEARS the face of a handsome older man.
	Picard stands.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			This is Jean-Luc Picard of the
			United Federation vessel USS
			Enterprise.

					GRANGER
			This is tremendous! Welcome,
			Captain, I'm Wilson Granger, prime
			minister of Mariposa.

					DATA
			No doubt a descendant of Captain
			Walter Granger.

	Granger has an odd expression.

					GRANGER
			Not quite a descendant.
				(forces a laugh)
			We feared that Earth had suffered
			a catastrophe when no one came
			to check on us.

					PICARD
			I'm afraid you were lost in the
			bureaucracy, but despite the
			lateness of our arrival we are
			here now, and eager to renew ties.

					GRANGER
			Splendid! Please, come down, and
			allow us to extend our hospitality
			to you and your crew.

	The screen goes blank.

					PICARD
			Number One, form an away team.

					TROI
			I would urge caution. Mister
			Granger is hiding something.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   36.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			We'll check it out. Mister Worf.
				(he looks up)
			Doctor Pulaski join me in
			Transporter Room Three for an away
			detail.

29   INT. RECEPTION AREA (OPTICAL)

	The away team MATERIALIZES. Granger (1B) dressed in
	black diplomat clothes is waiting for them. Riker
	stares because he looks a lot like Granger, but...
	Nearby an athletic BLACK MAN (2A) is seated behind
	a curving desk. A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN (3B) emerges from
	a doorway behind him, and they confer over some papers.
	Behind the away team an athletic black man (2B) ENTERS.
	The man behind the desk and the man entering are
	identical. (Please cast a racial mix for the clone
	society.)

					GRANGER 1B
			Welcome to Mariposa. Victor
			Granger, minister of health.

					RIKER
			William Riker, Doctor Pulaski,
			Lieutenant Worf.

	They shake hands all around.

					GRANGER 1B
			I'll escort you to the prime
			minister. This way please.

	Pulaski and Granger 1B start walking. Riker and Worf
	are side by side.

					RIKER
				(sotto voce)
			A brother?

	Worf merely lets out a low growl to show he's
	disturbed.

30   OMITTED

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   37.

30A  HALLWAY

	Granger 1B leads the team down a hallway. Another
	door opens, and an athletic black man (2C) steps out,
	and walks toward the front doors. Worf does a double
	take, but can't quite get a look at the man.

					GRANGER 1B
			Your arrival really is
			serendipitous.

					PULASKI
			Oh, how so?

					GRANGER 1B
			Well, perhaps I should leave that
			for the prime minister to
			explain.

	The away team walks past the open door of an office.
	Seated at a desk is the ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WOMAN (4A)
	working at a computer. Another woman (4B) comes down
	the hall, and enters the office with 4A. Riker stops
	and stares in at these twins, then hurries to catch up.
	Riker catches Worf and says in a low tone.

					RIKER
			Worf, stand by for immediate beam
			out. There's something damn odd
			down here.

					WORF
			Aye, Commander.

	Riker steps back up with Pulaski and Granger 1B who
	are chatting in a friendly, desultory fashion.

					GRANGER 1B
			Is your title scientific or
			medical?

					PULASKI
			Medical.

	Pulaski casually keys the tricorder on her belt.

					GRANGER 1B
			Ah, excellent.

					PULASKI
			Is there some medical problem we
			should know about?

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   38.

30A  CONTINUED:

	Riker spots the athletic black man (2A) walking down
	the hall toward them. Pulaski subtly glances down at
	her readout.

					GRANGER 1B
			I think it best if the --

					PULASKI
			Prime minister explains that.
			Somehow I thought you might.

	The team has reached another set of doors. The aide
	throws them open.

31   INT. GRANGER'S OFFICE

	Granger stands, and leans over his desk, hand extended,
	a broad smile of welcome. Riker and Worf are spooked,
	they're not responding well to this situation.

					GRANGER
			Welcome to Mariposa.

	Another door into the office opens, and in walk two
	women (3A and 3C) -- (NOTE: 3C is 3B with a hair
	change). 3C carries a laptop computer. Riker and
	Worf exchange glances. Pulaski calmly crosses to
	Granger, and shakes hands.

					PULASKI
			Doctor Katherine Pulaski.

					GRANGER
			My chief of staff, Elizabeth
			Vallis.

					PULASKI
			So, is your entire population made
			up of clones, Prime Minister?

					RIKER
			Clones?

					WORF
			Clones?

					GRANGER
			Clones.

   STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE   39.

31   CONTINUED:

	Off Riker and Worf's stunned expressions as we

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

32   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Mariposa.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. Prime
			Minister Granger has requested
			an urgent meeting to discuss the
			future of the Mariposan colony.

33   INT. GRANGER'S OFFICE

	Present are Picard, Riker, Pulaski and Granger. There
	is a coffee service on the desk, and they are each
	holding a glass. Pulaski has her tricorder in her lap.

					GRANGER
			Captain, we need your help.
			Three hundred years ago during
			our landing on Mariposa, the skin
			of the ship was breached. Only
			five colonists survived. The
			progenitors weren't willing to
			just give up and die, and they
			were scientists --

					PICARD
			So they used that expertise and
			turned to cloning.

					GRANGER
			Yes. They had no other option.
			Two women and three men were an
			insufficient gene pool from which
			to build a society.

					PULASKI
			How did you suppress the natural
			sexual drive? Drugs? Punitive
			laws?

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    41.

33   CONTINUED:

					GRANGER
			In the beginning we used a little
			of both. Now three hundred years
			later the entire concept of
			sexual reproduction is a little
			repugnant to us.

					PICARD
			A culture with no children.

					GRANGER
			It's economically more viable to
			accelerate clone growth. Some
			basic learning can be chemically
			imprinted on the developing clone,
			the rest we do after emergence.

					PULASKI
			How did you overcome the problem
			of replicative fading?

					GRANGER
			We didn't.

					PULASKI
			You have got a problem.

					RIKER
			Wait. I don't understand.
			Replecative fading?

					PULASKI
			Each time you clone you're making
			a copy of a copy. Subtle errors
			creep into the chromosomes, and
			eventually you end up with a
			non-viable clone.

					GRANGER
			Yes. We're developing a sort
			of mental hardening of the
			arteries. It's increasingly
			difficult to respond to new
			situations.

					PICARD
			How can we help?

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    42.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

					GRANGER
			We need an infusion of fresh DNA.
			I was hoping that you would be
			willing to share tissue samples
			from your crew.

					RIKER
			You want to clone us?

					GRANGER
			Yes.

					RIKER
			No way. Not me.

					GRANGER
			How can you possibly be harmed?

					RIKER
			It's not a question of harm. A
			single William Riker is unique,
			maybe even special. Hundreds or
			thousands of them diminish me in
			a way I can't explain.

					GRANGER
			You would be preserving yourself.

					RIKER
			Human beings have another way of
			doing that. We have children.

	Granger looks to Pulaski. She shakes her head,
	refusing. To Picard who also shakes his head.

					PICARD
			I think you will find this to be
			the attitude of a predominate
			number of Enterprise people.

					GRANGER
			I see. Well, if you will not help
			us by sharing your DNA will you
			at least send people to repair
			our malfunctioning equipment?

					PICARD
			Yes, of course. Number One, form
			away teams, and get the repairs
			underway.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    43.

33   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

	The Enterprise people rise.

					PULASKI
			Repairing the equipment is not
			going to solve your problems.

					GRANGER
			What other solution do we have?
			Remember, Doctor, there are only
			five of us.

33A  INT. HALLWAY - MARIPOSA

	Riker Pulaski, Geordi and three n.d. crewmembers.
	Geordi has his tool kit. The three officers, each
	accompanied by a crewperson move off in opposite
	directions.

34
thru	OMITTED
36

37   INT. GRANGER'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Pulaski ENTER. Granger is seated at his
	desk. A couple of AIDES (5A and 5B) stand beside the
	door. Two athletic clones flank the desk (2A, 2B and
	2C).

					RIKER
			You sent for us?

	The clones by the door draw phaser-like weapons, and
	fire at Riker and Pulaski. They collapse. The two
	athletic clones heft Riker by the shoulders and feet,
	clones 5A and 5B take Pulaski. They start to carry
	the officers out a side door.

	There is a knock, clone 2A opens the door.

	Geordi ENTERS.

					GEORDI
			Excuse me, sir, I was looking for
			Commander Riker.

					GRANGER
			I'm afraid I haven't seen him.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    44.

37   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Doctor Pulaski?

					GRANGER
			Sorry, I can't help you.

	Geordi's expression is incredibly neutral, his voice
	light as he says --

					GEORDI
			Guess I'll just have to hunt for
			them. Sorry to disturb you.

	Geordi EXITS.

38   OMITTED

39   INT. CLONING LABORATORY

	Riker and Pulaski are unconscious on surgical tables.
	Using long hand-held needles, two clones (4A and 4B)
	in surgical gear penetrate the officers' sternums to
	remove tissue samples. Two NURSES (5A and 5B) assist.
	In the b.g. is the cloning equipment open and empty.

39A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Mariposa.

39B  INT. CARGO HOLD (PREVIOUSLY SCENE 34)

	As many extras as can possibly be squeezed into the
	hold, all dressed in scruffy immigrant clothes. An
	occasional cry from a baby, chickens clucking.
	Accompanied by traditionally Irish instruments,
	Danilo, the colony's Shan'a'kee, imparts the history.
	Worf is seated with Brenna, Picard ENTERS, and leans
	against a wall just listening.

					DANILO
			And after a long and gentle sleep
			we awoke and there was Bringloid,
			our dream world. Our companions
			in the butterfly ship left us
			off, and said they would leave
			a guard in heaven to look out for
			us.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    45.

39B  CONTINUED:

					DANILO (Cont'd)
			They flew on in the darkness -- their
			search was not yet over -- but
			we had found the sun, a
			world, a home.

					BRENNA
			And now we have lost it.

					DANILO
			We'll find another.

					BRENNA
			When? How long must we wait and
			journey?

	Picard's expression has been shifting as various
	emotions and realizations strike him. He crosses
	swiftly to Worf, leans in.

					PICARD
			I finally understand. That
			distress satellite was left by
			the Mariposans as a way to protect
			the Bringloidi. There were two
			colonies on that ship.

					WORF
			Interesting, Captain.

					PICARD
			And not terribly relevant, I know.
			Still, it gives one pause for
			thought....

	Picard's voice trails away, and he EXITS.

40   OMITTED

40A  INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE - SICKBAY (FROM SCENE 40)

	Riker and Pulaski are seated and talking quietly as
	Geordi ENTERS.

					GEORDI
			What happened on Mariposa? Are
			you all right?

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    46.

40A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Is there some reason why we
			shouldn't be?

					GEORDI
			Yeah, every time I asked where
			you were, some clone lied to me.

					RIKER
				(very grim)
			Lied to you?

					GEORDI
				(removes his VISOR)
			Commander, with this I can see
			a lot more than your average
			person. When people lie there
			are certain physical
			manifestations; variations in
			blush response, pupil dilation,
			pulse and breath rate. I can't
			use the VISOR on aliens, but
			humans -- I've got them nailed.

					PULASKI
			And the clones lied about our
			whereabouts?

					GEORDI
			Yes.

					PULASKI
			I don't remember anything
			happening. I was working in
			their medical facility when I got
			a call to report to Granger's
			office. I ran into Will on the
			way and --

					GEORDI
			Granger said he hadn't seen
			either of you. Did you get to
			his office?

	Riker and Pulaski exchange a look.

					RIKER
			I don't remember.

	Pulaski suddenly unlimbers her tricorder. Runs it over
	Geordi, over Riker, over herself.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    47.

40A  CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			So what's the prognosis, Doc?
			Will I ever play the piano again?

					PULASKI
				(ignoring the quip)
			Geordi, you'll be pleased to know
			that you aren't missing any
			epithelial cells.

					GEORDI
			Great.

					PULASKI
			Will and I, however, are.

					RIKER
				(grimly)
			Meaning?

					PULASKI
			Although you can clone from any
			cell in the human body the cells
			lining the stomach are the best
			choice because they're relatively
			undifferentiated.

	Riker whirls, and heads toward the door. He is
	furiously angry.

					GEORDI
			Where are you going?

					RIKER
			To that cloning lab.

	Pulaski and Geordi exchange glances, and plunge after
	Riker.

41   INT. CLONING LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Pulaski and Geordi beam into the chamber. At
	last we see two of the cloning units. Riker
	approaches one of the smoke filled artificial wombs.
	He opens the door, and the smoke vents into the lab.
	Inside is a half-formed clone, but it is still
	recognizably the first officer.

	He recoils. We see his anger and disgust as he gropes
	for his phaser.

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR    48.

41   CONTINUED:

	Riker blasts the developing clone. It vanishes. Riker
	steps to the second cloning unit. Opens the door; the
	smoke vents. He looks inside, looks back to Pulaski
	and cocks his head toward the clone. Pulaski nods.

	Riker blasts that clone, and it vanishes.

	The doors open, and Granger with three identical armed
	clones (2A, 2B, 2C) rush into the laboratory. Off
	various reactions as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

    STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE    49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

42   INT. CLONING LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	There is a moment of complete dislocation as Geordi and
	Pulaski look from Riker to the armed clones, and back
	again. Geordi stares from the first officer with his
	phaser in hand to the empty space which used to hold
	the cloning equipment.

					GEORDI
			I don't suppose you'd believe this
			was an accident?

					GRANGER
			Murderers!

					RIKER
			Like hell! You're a damn thief!

					PULASKI
				(stepping between them)
			Gentlemen, please.

	The armed clones lower their weapons.

					GRANGER
			What else could we do? We asked
			for your help and you refused!
			We're desperate. Desperate!

					RIKER
			So that gives you the right to
			assault us, and rob us, and --

					GRANGER
			We have a right to survive!

	Off everyone's frustrated, angry expressions as we GO
	TO:

43   OMITTED

43A  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (FROM SCENE 43)

	Present are Picard, Riker, Pulaski, and Troi.

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        50.

43A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Doctor, how desperate is the
			colony's situation?

					PULASKI
			They've got two maybe three more
			generations, then the fading will
			become terminal. They're the
			walking dead now, they just
			haven't been buried.

					RIKER
			I want that cloning equipment
			inspected. Who knows how many
			tissue samples they've stolen.
			I have the right to exercise
			control over my own body.

					PULASKI
			You'll get no argument from me.

					TROI
			I know the Mariposan culture seems
			alien, even frightening, but we
			really do have much in common.
			They're human beings fighting to
			survive. Would we do any less?

					PICARD
			Are you saying we should give them
			the DNA samples they require?

					PULASKI
				(stepping in)
			That's just postponing the
			inevitable. So they get an
			infusion of fresh DNA -- fifteen
			generations and they're back to
			the same problem. Cloning isn't
			the answer. They need breeding
			stock.

	Suddenly all the pieces of the puzzle come together.

					PICARD
			The Bringloidi.

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        51.

43A  CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
				(excited, seeing the
				 possibilities)
			The Bringloidi have energy and
			drive, a sense of wonder. The
			clones possess emotional maturity,
			and technological know-how.

					PICARD
			They started out together. It
			does seem only fitting that they
			end up together.

					PULASKI
				(ironically)
			It's a match made in heaven.

					RIKER
			Unfortunately it's going to be
			a shotgun wedding.

44   OMITTED

44A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (FROM SCENE 44)

	Picard, Pulaski, Danilo, and Granger hunkered down for
	some hard bargaining.

					GRANGER
			I'm sorry, Captain, but it's out
			of the question. You're trying
			to dump your problem off on us.
				(wearily)
			And we've got problems of our own.

					PICARD
			Can't you understand? The
			Bringloidi can help you.

					GRANGER
				(indicating Danilo)
			Look at him. How could we ever
			integrate that into our society?

					DANILO
				(growls)
			You're no prize yourself.

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        52.

44A  CONTINUED:

					GRANGER
			Primitive, hostile, disruptive.
			It would require enormous effort
			to even educate them.

					DANILO
				(standing)
			Forget it, Captain Picard. I'm
			not coming with my hat in my hand
			to beg charity from this bastard.

					PICARD
			Sit down! I am not going to allow
			brag...
				(a look to Danilo)
			... and bigotry...
				(a look to Granger)
			... to destroy this meeting.

	Danilo sinks back into his chair.

					PICARD
				(to Granger)
			Commander Riker wants your
			laboratories inspected for any
			stolen tissue. I can understnad
			his concern, and I think we're
			going to have to transport all
			of your equipment to the
			Enterprise.

					GRANGER
				(bitterly)
			I see, when reason fails you'll
			resort to blackmail.

					PICARD
				(angry)
			All right, die!

					PULASKI
				(musing)
			It's not so bad, Captain. In
			fifty years we'll have a new
			Class M planet, complete with
			cities, all ready for
			colonization.

	Granger looks stricken.

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        53.

44A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(gentler now)
			The end is closer than you'd like
			to think.

					GRANGER
			I don't know. The difficulties
			involved...

					DANILO
			Look, man, we're decent, hard
			working people. We're willing
			to learn.

					GRANGER
			They're so different.

					PICARD
			Yes. But it's differences which
			have made us strong.

					PULASKI
			An open society is a healthy
			society. When you allow your
			culture to become a melting pot
			it grows in exciting directions.

					GRANGER
			For three hundred years we've
			denied the carnal side of our
			nature. How can we learn to put
			that aside?

					DANILO
			You put a couple of young people
			together and you let nature take
			its course.

					PULASKI
				(to Danilo)
			To make this work you're going
			to have to alter your society,
			too. Monogamous marriage won't
			be possible for several
			generations.

					DANILO
			I'm not sure I follow.

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        54.

44A  CONTINUED: (3)

					PULASKI
			Thirty couples are enough to
			create a viable genetic base.
			But the broader the base the safer
			and healthier the society. It
			would be best if each woman -- Mariposan
			and Bringloidi -- had
			at least three children by three
			different men.

					DANILO
				(preening slightly)
			I think I could handle that.

					GRANGER
			God, this is so... so...

					PICARD
			Frightening?

					GRANGER
			Repugnant.

					PULASKI
			The normal drives are still there.
			You're just going to have to alter
			your attitudes.

					DANILO
			So, it's a done deal?

	Granger slowly, reluctantly nods.

					DANILO
				(continuing)
			My hand on it.

	Granger offers his hand. Danilo spits into his palm,
	and clasps Granger's hand. There is the expected
	reaction from the clone.

					DANILO
				(continuing)
			Now come on, I want to stake out
			my three ladies. Send in the
			clones.

					PICARD
				(sotto voce)
			I must be out of my mind.

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        55.

44A  CONTINUED: (4)

					PULASKI
				(sotto voce)
			Starfleet's probably going to
			agree.

45   OMITTED

46   OMITTED

46A  INT. CARGO BAY

	Picard, Granger and Danilo step into the Cargo Hold.
	Danilo crosses quickly to Brenna, and they begin
	talking.

	Granger stares at this mass of humanity. Little boys
	playing marbles, a young girl skipping rope. Men and
	women mending clothes, sharpening knives, trying to
	keep busy as they wait to get out of this metal bottle.

	Granger gives Picard a look of "Oh, God, help!" Picard
	puts a hand on the clone's shoulder, and urges him
	deeper into the hold.

	Suddenly Brenna roars over, and confronts Picard.

					BRENNA
			Isn't that just like a man! You
			make these grandiose decisions,
			but you never stop to consider
			the poor women.

					PICARD
			Miss Odell, I am --

					BRENNA
			You men draw a mug, and solve all
			the world's problems while the
			beer goes down. But when it comes
			to the practical matters it always
			falls to the women to make your
			grand dreams come true.

					PICARD
			Miss Odell, you're the one who
			wanted a new home.

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        56.

46A  CONTINUED:

					BRENNA
			But I don't know if I want to
			be Eve!

					PICARD
			That is your choice. If you wish
			to stay aboard the Enterprise we
			will drop you at a starbase, and
			you can go where you will.

					BRENNA
			Leave my dad?

					PICARD
			Brenna, you've always been the
			mothering force for your people.
			If this is going to work they'll
			need your wisdom and guidance.

					BRENNA
			But my life has just gotten very
			narrow.

					PICARD
			We have to make choices.

					BRENNA
			Oh, damn.

	She pauses, and stares thoughtfully at Granger, who is
	picking his way like a fastidious crane through the
	crowd of Bringloidi.

					BRENNA
				(continuing)
				(indicating Granger
				 with a head jerk)
			What does he do again?

					PICARD
			He's the prime minister.

					BRENNA
			Sounds important.

					PICARD
			It is.

					BRENNA
			Sounds like he might have more
			than two coins to rub together.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        57.

46A  CONTINUED: (2)

					BRENNA (Cont'd)
				(a beat)
			Three husbands?

	Picard nods. Brenna walks over to Granger. Speaks to
	him. Then lifts the hem of her skirt, smiles up at
	him. As we GO TO:

46B  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

47   OMITTED

48   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard in the command chair, Troi is at his side. Worf
	is at Tactical. Data at OPS. Supernumerary at CONN.
	Riker and Pulaski ENTER from the aft turbolift.

					PICARD
			All squared away?

					RIKER
			The Bringloidi have reached their
			new home.

					DATA
			It is unfortunate that we cannot
			remain for several months, and
			observe the integration of the
			two colonies.

					PULASKI
			They're going to do just fine.
			They're survivors, both of them.

					PICARD
			We've done what we could. We've
			put the cats in the same sack,
			and given it a good shake.

					DATA
			But what is occurring on Mariposa
			is a demonstration of
			sociobiology, and the concept of
			the selfish gene.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        58.

48   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
			Males and females are each
			pursuing their respective
			reproductive strategies in an
			effort to maximize their
			contribution to the gene pool of
			the next generation.

					RIKER
			Data, I liked the captain's
			analogy better.

					DATA
			Why?

					PULASKI
			It was more romantic.

	Troi is laughing. Riker is struggling to suppress a
	smile. Data is bewildered.

					DATA
			How are cats in a sack romantic?
			They would fight and scratch
			and...

	Everyone is laughing now.

					WORF
			Very romantic. I hunt in darkness.
			The stars my guide. The memory
			of you sings in my blood. I seize
			the gift.

	The bridge crew is really entranced. Wow, Klingon
	poetry. This is really building to something. What is
	the gift?

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Carry it to your bower. And lay
			at your feet the hearts of my
			enemies.

	The silence is deafening. Picard turns slowly back to
	face the main viewscreen. Points at CONN.

					PICARD
			Engage.

        STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE        59.

48   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
				(sotto voce)
			Perhaps it does not translate
			well.

49   OMITTED

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Leaving orbit and the rubber band effect as they warp
	out.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END                             











                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Manhunt" 
                          #40272-145 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Tracy Torme 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                    2ND REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        MARCH 29, 1989


             STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Manhunt" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ANTEDIAN DIGNITARY
                RIKER              MRS. TROI
                DATA               MR. HOMN
                PULASKI            TRANSPORT PILOT
                TROI               SECRETARY
                GEORDI             SLADE BENDER
                WORF               TOUGHGUY
                WESLEY             REX
                O'BRIEN            

                Non-speaking       Non-Speaking
                  SECURITY GUARD     ANTEDIAN DIGNITARY
                                     BAR CROWD
                Voice-over           SAILOR
                  COMPUTER VOICE     BLEACHED BLOND
                                     HARD DRINKERS
                                     CHINESE-AMERICAN
                                     MISC. PATRONS


             STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Manhunt" 
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         ANTEDE THREE
              CORRIDORS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     PACIFICA
              TURBOLIFT
              MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS
              HOLODECK THREE
              SICKBAY
          
            CHANDLERLAND (HOLODECK)
              HALLWAY
              DIXON HILL'S OFFICE
              OFFICE RECEPTION
              REX'S BAR

     STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Manhunt" 
                            
                      PRONUCIATION GUIDE 


               ANTEDE THREE          an-TEE-DEE
               ANTEDIANS             an-TEE-DEE-ans
               TONY PALERMO          pah-LAIR-mo
               HOMN                  hom

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Manhunt"                                
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around a planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42881.5.
			We are in orbit around Antede
			Three, awaiting the arrival of
			two dignitaries from this world.

2    INT. CORRIDOR - ON PICARD

	walking toward us, wearing a full-dress uniform.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Our mission is to carry them to
			a conference on planet Pacifica...

3    TRANSPORTER ROOM - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	as he the Transporter Room with DOCTOR PULASKI, WESLEY
	and WORF, all of whom wear work uniforms.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... where their race will be given
			the opportunity to join the
			Federation.

					PICARD
			I thought you might find this
			interesting, Mister Crusher. Few
			humans have ever seen an Antedian
			in the flesh.

	Picard nods at TRANSPORTER CHIEF O'BRIEN who begins
	the energizing process. The two delegates begin to
	MATERIZLIZE on the platform...

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           2.

4    REVERSE ANGLE ON ANTEDIANS

	as seen from behind. They are dressed in flowing, red
	robe-like garments with an attached hood which keeps
	us from seeing their heads from here.

					PICARD
			Welcome. I'm Jean-Luc Picard,
			captain of the Enterprise.

					WESLEY
				(hesitates, then)
			Are they alright, Captain?

	Doctor Pulaski moves toward them with a medical instrument
	in hand. She grimaces as she gets near their faces.

					PICARD
			No, this is their preferred way
			of space travel.

5    ANGLE TO INCLUDE THE ANTEDIANS

	seen from the front for the first time. It is not a
	pretty sight. Each mottled face resembles an oversized
	catfish: huge gaping mouth, spindly whiskers, big fish
	eyes, and a skeletal structure that gives them a
	grotesque, unhealthy appearance. Their hooded, crimson
	robes only emphasize their eerie, menacing appearance.
	But what is really bizarre is that they're completely
	motionless -- catatonic. A medium-sized container
	arrives with them.

	Pulaski methodically runs her medical instruments along
	the Antedian's necks.

					PULASKI
			Their physical condition appears
			good enough, considering the
			circumstances.

					PICARD
				(to Welsey)
			It is a self-induced catatonic
			state. Their way of dealing with
			the trauma of spaceflight.

					WESLEY
			Will we try to revive them?

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           3.

5    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Not until we reach the Pacifica
			conference. It's three days away.
				(to Pulaski)
			You've prepared Sickbay facilities
			for holding them, Doctor?

					PULASKI
			As soon as we make some
			adjustments. Their physiology
			is unusual.
				(to O'Brien)
			Can you store them for a few
			hours?

					O'BRIEN
			Aye. I'll have them kept out of
			the way here.

					WESLEY
			What's in this container?

					PULASKI
			Their food. When they come out
			of stasis, they will be very
			hungry.

5A   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Wesley steps over to the container and lifts the cover.
	It's filled with a writhing, squirming mass of
	worm-like creatures.

					WESLEY
			This is what they eat?

					PULASKI
			In great quantities.

5B   SCENE

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Provide security.

					WORF
			Understood, sir.

	Worf steps forward and looks at the Antedians
	admiringly.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER          3A.

5B   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			What a handsome race.

	The others look at Worf, wondering if he could possibly
	be serious. And of course, he is.

5C   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as she leaves orbit.

6    INT. BRIDGE

	The normal bridge crew are in their positions. Troi
	is also there.

					RIKER
			What did you think of the
			Antedians, Wesley?

					WESLEY
			Well, they are rather
			strange-looking, Commander.

	Picard ENTERS and walks to his position.

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           4.

6    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Judging a being by its physical
			appearance is the last great human
			prejudice, Wesley.

					PICARD
			A point well taken. I'm sure
			that to the Antedians, we're
			equally unattractive.

					RIKER
			It is interesting to consider just
			how subjective "beauty" truly
			is...

					WORF
			Captain... we're being hailed by
			a small transport vessel just
			coming into range.

7    ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI

	As she suddenly stiffens.

					TROI
			Oh, my God!

					PICARD
			What is the problem?

					TROI
			What can she be doing here?

					WESLEY
			On the screen, Captain.

8    ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	where the pilot of the shuttle is seen. He appears
	to be a bit weary and nervous.

					TRANSPORT PILOT
			Starship Enterprise, come in!

					RIKER
			We have you on our viewer, Pilot.

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           5.

8    CONTINUED:

					TRANSPORT PILOT
			Enterprise... I have a passenger
			-- a V.I.P. passenger -- who I'm
			ordered to --

					MRS. TROI (V.O.)
			Let me talk to them, Pilot. I'm
			much more articulate.

	The transport pilot seems relieved to step aside and
	let the woman speak for herself.

9    MOVE IN ON THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as MRS. TROI slides into the picture.

					TROI
			Mother!

					DATA
			Captain, we are now receiving
			Starfleet orders granting a
			Lwaxana....

					MRS. TROI
				(overlapping)
			Lwaxana Troi, daughter of the
			Fifth House, Holder of the Sacred
			Chalice of Riix, heir to the Holy
			Rings of Betazed.

					DATA
			... full ambassadorial status,
			sir.

					RIKER
			I'm afraid it's back into your
			formal uniform, Captain.

					DATA
			And yours too, Commander. She
			is listed as representing the
			Betazed government at the
			conference.

					TROI
			Mother, please don't do this to
			me.

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           6.

9    CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
			Do what to you, Little One?
				(to Picard)
			Oh, what naughty thoughts,
			Jean-Luc. How wonderful you still
			think of me in that way.

10   ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD AND RIKER

	looking at one another resignedly, preparing for the
	worst.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

11   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - PICARD, RIKER AND TROI

	as they ENTER, Picard and Riker now in formal full
	dress. The Antedians, still catatonic, have been moved
	to the side where a SECURITY GUARD stands with them.

					TROI
			It's so like my mother to do the
			unexpected. She's famous for it.

					PICARD
			It will be nice to have her as
			a guest of the Enterprise again.

	Riker exchanges a look with Picard signifying some
	reservations. Picard turns to Transporter Chief
	O'Brien.

					PICARD
			Energize.

12   ANGLE ON THE TRANSPORTER PLATFORM (OPTICAL)

	as Mrs. Troi beams in. She is apparently kneeling on
	the platform, hunched over and facing backwards...

13   CLOSE ON MRS. TROI

					MRS. TROI
				(opening her eyes)
			Aaagh! Where are my legs?!

					TROI
			Where they belong, Mother, Right
			under you.

	Mrs. Troi begins standing up.

					MRS. TROI
				(offhand)
			Oh, wonderful. So they are!
				(turning to Picard)
			But I'll never completely trust
			this device, Jean-Luc...

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          8.

13   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			He's "Captain Picard," Mother...

	Mrs. Troi has turned to where she suddenly sees the
	"frozen" Antedians.

					MRS. TROI
			Aaagh!

					PICARD
				(to Riker, resignedly)
			Explain.

					RIKER
			Sorry they startled you, Mrs.
			Troi. These are Antedian
			delegates... ah, temporarily being
			stored here, I believe...

					MRS. TROI
			"Delegates?" The last time I saw
			something like this, it was being
			served on a plate.

	Picard has to turn away to hide his smile at this. But
	Riker enjoys it openly, especially her next line.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			But you, Jean-Luc, I was not aware
			you had such handsome legs. My
			valet is waiting. You may beam
			him aboard now.

	Picard nods at the Chief O'Brien and in a second, a
	larger figure MATERIALIZES. MISTER HOMN arrives carrying
	Mrs. Troi's "suitcase". He breaks into that easy,
	enigmatic smile of his as he looks around the room.

					MRS. TROI
			You remember Mister Homn, of course.

					PICARD
			It would be hard to forget Mister
			Homn. Welcome back to the
			Enterprise.

	Homn nods toward Picard.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          9.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

					MRS. TROI
			I've retained his services despite
			the outlandishly lustful thoughts
			he spews in my direction. I
			suppose the poor fellow just can't
			help himself.

	It's hard to believe Homn would lust after anyone.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing; to Picard)
			Perhaps you could show me to my
			suite now?

					PICARD
			Certainly.

	Mister Homn starts to pick up her luggage...

					MRS. TROI
			Put that down, Homn. We can't
			deny the captain the honor of
			carrying my belongings.

	Picard looks at the beehive-shaped carrying-case. He
	remembers the last time...

					PICARD
			I won't interfere with Homn's
			duties this time.

					MRS. TROI
			That's not the real reason,
			Jean-Luc. You forget I'm a
			telepath.

	Picard looks from Mrs. Troi to Deanna as Homn picks
	up the luggage...

					RIKER
			Look, since this apparently has
			some meaning to you, Mrs. Troi,
			I'll...

	Riker reaches in to take the luggage from Homn.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			...carry...it.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          10.

13   CONTINUED: (3)

	Homn has released the luggage and the full weight of
	it (with a MUFFLED CLANKING SOUND) is taken by Riker,
	whose words have come out in a surprised GROAN.

14   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR

	The others follow Riker who is trying his best to
	"casually" carry the heavy bag down the hallway.
	Picard, the Trois and Homn follow closely behind.

					RIKER
				(trying not to sound
				 labored)
			It's... just down this hall.

15   EMPHASIZING THE TROI WOMEN

	Deanna is glaring at her mother who is looking at
	Riker's legs.

					MRS. TROI
				(telepathic)
			He has nice legs too, Little One.
			Is he still yours?

					TROI
				(telepathic)
			Humans no longer own each other
			that way, Mother.

					MRS. TROI
			Oh really?
				(looks at Picard)
			That's a custom we may have to
			introduce again.

16   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	as the Group ENTERS and Riker puts down the baggage,
	SIGHS with relief.

					MRS. TROI
			Thank you.

					RIKER
			Glad I could help out.

	Riker and the others EXIT, leaving Picard to face Mrs.
	Troi alone.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          11.

16   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I trust you'll be comfortable
			here, Mrs. Troi. Now if you'll
			excuse me, I must get back to my
			duties.

					MRS. TROI
			Captain, I will be serving a
			Betazoid dinner of greeting
			tonight. It is an ambassadorial
			function.

					PICARD
				(after a hesitation)
			Of course. It, uh, sounds
			delightful.

	Picard EXITS. Mrs. Troi speaks of him as she flutters
	about, checking out the intricacies of her quarters...

					MRS. TROI
			He's a fine man. Solid. Earnest.
			Reliable. Perhaps a little on
			the dull side, but all in all he's
			not bad.

					TROI
			I cannot believe you! You sound
			like you're sizing up a commodity.

					MRS. TROI
			But that's exactly what men are,
			darling. Especially human men.
				(chuckles, strokes
				 Deanna's face)
			Was your father ever unhappy with
			me?

					TROI
			No, he worshipped you, Mother.
			But I'll never learn to see men
			the way you do.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          12.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

					MRS. TROI
			You will as you mature, darling.
			And the males in your life will
			bless you for it.

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER, WESLEY, WORF, DATA

	Most of them are LAUGHING, except Data who is smiling
	slightly. Even Worf seems almost amused.

					WESLEY
			... but it's true she complimented
			Captain Picard on his legs?

	Riker nods affirmative.

					DATA
			I would have thought a telepath
			would be more discreet.

					RIKER
			No, it's just the opposite. She
			knows what's in your mind and she
			lets you know what's on hers.

	More LAUGHTER -- which is suddenly stilled as they
	realize that Picard ENTERED the bridge. Picard takes
	his seat at command and speaks in a tone that's polite,
	yet gets the point across -- enough of this
	conversation.

					PICARD
			We must not lose sight of the fact
			that we're talking about someone
			who has been granted ambassadorial
			rank. Even if she appears a bit
			eccentric, Lwaxana Troi must be
			treated with appropriate respect.
			Is that understood?

	The others make it clear that it is.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          13.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Our orders on her mentioned
			nothing specific except...

					PICARD
				(waits)
			Except what, Mister Data?

					DATA
			We are to cooperate with her as
			fully as possible, deliver her
			there untroubled, rested...
				(seeing Picard's
				 expression)
			I assume those were merely
			courtesies due her rank, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			See that every bridge officer and
			supervisor has the full text of
			that transmission.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

18   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN WARP TRAVEL (OPTICAL)

19   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - FAVORING PICARD

					PICARD
			Picard to Pulaski. When was the
			last time you looked in on our
			Antedian guests?

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          14.

20   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - CLOSE ON PULASKI

	intently concentrating on reexamining the Antedians.

					PULASKI
			I'm doing so right now, Captain.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Are they still catatonic?

					PULASKI
			Status of the beings is unchanged.
			Pulse still steady -- respiration
			normal for them.

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SAME SETTING

					PICARD
			Understood. Keep me informed --
			Picard out.

	Picard leans back in his chair, takes a deep breath,
	and then rises.

					PICARD
			I believe I'll get some rest.
				(exiting; to Riker)
			It will be a dress uniform dinner,
			gentlemen.

					RIKER
			Sir?

	But PICARD EXITS.

					DATA
			Inquiry, Commander: to which
			dinner was the captain referring?

	Riker ponders the question.

					RIKER
			Nothing I've been invited to.
			Have any of you?

	Apparently no one has.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Very interesting!

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          15.

22   EXT. THE ENTERPRISE - FLYING BY AT WARP SPEED (OPTICAL)

23   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - PICARD

	(back in formal dress) walks down the hallway with a
	bottle of ice-blue Altairian brandy in his right hand.
	As he rounds a corner he comes face to face with Doctor
	Pulaski, going the other way.

					PICARD
			You're not attending the dinner
			with us this evening, Doctor?

					PULASKI
			I've already eaten, Captain. But
			thanks anyway.

	We HEAR A CHIME.

					MRS. TROI (V.O.)
				(sing-song)
			Come in!

	The expression on Pulaski's face is interesting.

24   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - PICARD

	ENTERS to find romantic lighting, with candle-like
	objects spread about the room, and a small table made
	up for two. Mrs. Troi is out of sight in an adjoining
	room; Mister Homn is filling expensive-looking glasses
	with what looks like wine.

	Picard holds out the bottle -- Homn accepts it... and
	then to Picard's surprise, he unscrews the top and
	begins to drink straight from the bottle. Picard
	starts to say something, but thinks better of it. In
	a matter of moments, Homn drains the entire bottle!

	The giant smiles at Picard and bows regally -- his way
	of saying thanks.

					PICARD
			Tell me Mister Homn, when will the
			others be arriving?

	Homn stares back blankly.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          16.

24   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			The other officers?
				(pause)
			Commander Riker? Deanna?

	Homn shakes his head from side to side and smiles
	mischievously. He points a long finger at Picard and
	then points behind the Captain. Picard turns to see...

25   MRS. TROI

	leaning against the wall, wearing a sexy dress and a
	provocative look.

					MRS. TROI
				(purring)
			Hello, Jean-Luc. So glad you
			could come.

26   MOVE IN ON THE CAPTAIN

	this is not what he expected...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

27   INT. MRS TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Mrs. Troi and the captain are seated at the little
	table, about to begin their meal. Their glasses are
	full and Homn is serving them a colorful Betazoid
	salad.

					MRS. TROI
				(raising glass)
			A toast: to Earthmen... who
			despite their faults, have a
			unique ability to charm women of
			all races, in all corners of the
			galaxy.

					PICARD
				(clinks glass)
			Speaking for the men of Earth,
			which is an awesome responsibility
			indeed, I thank you.

	Picard is attempting to be light and uncaring, but
	underneath the surface, this candlelight dinner is
	making him uncomfortable.

					MRS. TROI
				(teasing, flirting)
			I know what you're thinking,
			Captain.

					PICARD
				(a bit worried)
			You do?

					MRS. TROI
			You're wondering if I've been
			seeing any other man on a serious
			basis.

					PICARD
				(shaking head)
			Well actually I wasn't --

					MRS. TROI
			-- I wouldn't worry about it,
			Jean-Luc.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          18.

27   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI (Cont'd)
				(reaches out, touches
				 his hand)
			Competition seems to bring out
			the best in the human male.

	Picard smiles weakly and subtly withdraws his hand to
	lift his glass to his lips.

					PICARD
			I must admit, I wasn't expecting
			this... setting. I assumed that
			my high-ranking officers would
			also be attending.

					MRS. TROI
			Never assume anything when it
			comes to Lwaxana Troi. A Betazoid
			woman is full of surprises.

	Not knowing just what to say, Picard begins to pick at
	his food, but Mrs. Troi seems to be waiting for
	something. Behind her, Mister Homn, sipping a drink, has
	just taken his place next to a big, circular chime near
	the far wall.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			Strange, I'm not that hungry
			tonight.
				(leans forward, coy)
			I wonder what's making me lose
			my appetite? Any ideas?

	She smiles and extends a utensil toward her blue salad.
	Homn downs his drink and makes ready. She takes a
	bite, Homn STRIKES THE CHIME. Picard jumps at the
	SOUND.

					PICARD
			Oh yes, you're giving thanks for
			your food. I'd forgotten about
			that.
				(pause)
			I wonder how many other cultures
			have similar customs.

					MRS. TROI
			I don't know.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          19.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Let's find out.
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Commander Data.

28
thru	OMITTED
30

30A  INT. BRIDGE - SCIENCE ONE - DATA (INTERCUT AS NEEEDED)

					DATA
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Troi and I are having a very
			interesting discussion about the
			various ways by which societies
			give thanks. For instance, the
			Betazoids use of the chime.

					DATA
			The use of the chime is unique,
			but not at all dissimilar to the
			Ooolans of Marejaretus Six, who
			use two large stones which are
			continuously struck during the
			meal. Those at the dinner must
			eat until the stones are broken.
			Or, the oligarchy on Atifs Four,
			which require a young male to...

					PICARD
				(overlapping)
			Commander, this is absolutely
			fascinating, don't you agree, Mrs.
			Troi? Data, if your duties
			permit, why don't you join us for
			dessert?

					DATA
			You are forgetting sir -- I do not
			digest foodstuffs, therefore I
			cannot participate in the
			consumption of your post-main
			course edibles.

					MRS. TROI
			What'd he just say?

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO         19A.

30A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You don't have to eat to join us,
			Commander. I'm sure Mrs. Troi
			would simply enjoy the pleasure
			of your company.

	Data is pleased to hear it...

					DATA
			Indeed, sir. I am on my way; Data
			out.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          20.

30A  CONTINUED: (2)

					MRS. TROI
				(annoyed)
			How could you possibly think I'd
			want to share our special time
			together, with that robot of
			yours?

					PICARD
			Because... because of his
			wonderful after-dinner
			conversation. His anecdotes are
			the stuff of legends aboard this
			ship.

									CUT TO:

31   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE on Data, now sitting at their table, eagerly
	concluding an "anecdote".

					DATA
			-- So by using the square root
			of pi and then multiplying it by
			nine to the third power, I was
			able to accurately calculate the
			distance between the Omicron
			galaxy and the Crab Nebula.

32   PULL BACK TO INCLUDE PICARD AND MRS TROI (OPTICAL)

	She is literally bored stiff by Data's stories. In
	the b.g. we see Mister Homn break into a slow, cat-like
	yawn.

					PICARD
			Fascinating, Data. I'm sure Mrs.
			Troi would love to hear the one
			about the, uh, anomalous chemical
			composition of... say... brown
			dwarf stars.

					MRS. TROI
			Well, not really --

					DATA
				(enthused)
			-- Yes Captain, that is a
			particularly spellbinding subject.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          21.

32   CONTINUED:

	Data turns to Mrs. Troi with a pleased, eager look on
	his face.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			For most stars, the rare-Earth
			element Europium is enriched
			relative to samarium and
			gadolinium...

					MRS. TROI
				(flat, bored)
			Is that so?

					DATA
			It is! However in brown dwarf
			stars, the element Europium is
			anomalously depleted.

					MRS. TROI
				(sarcastic)
			Fascinating.

					DATA
			But that is only the beginning.
			If the abundances of the elements
			terbium, dysprosium, holmium and
			erbium are also factored into the
			analysis...

33   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - TROI AND PULASKI

	are walking together.

					PULASKI
			Your mother seems quite an
			interesting woman, Deanna.

					TROI
			Doctor, perhaps I should tell you
			something about my mother's
			condition at this time.

					PULASKI
			Condition at this time?!

					TROI
			Something that occurs to Betazoid
			females at mid-life. We call it
			the Phase.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          22.

33   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			At mid-life as in the human
			female's menopause?

					TROI
				(laughing)
			Almost the exact opposite. It
			is only at mid-life that Betazed
			females become... well, fully
			sexual, if you know what I mean.

					PULASKI
			Yes, perhaps I do. I just heard
			her voice fairly singing when she
			called the captain into her room.

					TROI
			I wonder if I shouldn't warn the
			captain?

	Pulaski considers it. Is there a gleam of amusement
	in her eyes?

					PULASKI
			Nooo. As ship's doctor I'd
			consider it excellent exercise
			for his reflexes and agility.

					TROI
				(somewhat shocked)
			Doctor... !

					PULASKI
			In staying ahead of your mother.

	Troi suddenly understands, smiling.

					TROI
			Yes. An animal is always at its
			best when hunted...

					PULASKI
			Or when hunting.

34   STAY ON DEANNA

	as she walks on, turns and ENTERS her mother's
	quarters...

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          23.

35   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - DATA (OPTICAL)

	has activated a computer screen and is now pointing
	out various moving objects, as Deanna ENTERS...

					DATA
			... and at this point, the second
			co-orbital satellite avoids a
			collision with the first.

					MRS TROI
				(looking up)
			-- Deanna, darling! Thank the
			Four Dieties you're here.

					TROI
			I hope I'm not interrupting.

					PICARD
				(rising)
			No, as a matter of fact, I need
			to get back to the bridge myself.

					DATA
			Perhaps I should stay here and
			further entertain our guest.

					MRS. TROI
			-- No! I mean, I think you're
			needed on the bridge as well.

	Data frowns... then nods, realizing she's probably
	right.

					PICARD
				(a bit stiff)
			Thank you for a delicious meal.
			Let's uh, do it again sometime.

					MRS. TROI
				(purring)
			Oh, I know we will.

	Picard EXITS (followed by Data) a little embarrassed.
	Deanna looks at her mother with hard, accusing eyes.

					MRS. TROI
			Little One, the captain is every
			bit as charming as your father
			was.

	Mrs. Troi innocently takes a bite of her Betazoid
	dessert and Homn RINGS THE CHIME...

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          24.

36   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR, OUTSIDE MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Data and Picard walking together.

					PICARD
				(exhaling)
			Data, you'll never know just how
			much I owe you for that.

					DATA
			Indeed, Captain? I know many more
			interesting anecdotes as well.

37   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - THE CAPTAIN AND DATA

	EXIT the turbolift and ENTER the bridge. Riker swivels
	from his position at Command, and addresses Picard,
	still in dress uniform, who is moving toward the Ready
	Room...

					RIKER
			Status of the Antedian delegates
			unchanged, Captain.

					PICARD
			What's our e.t.a. to the
			conference?

					RIKER
			Forty five point three hours, sir.

					PICARD
			Very good, Number One. I'll be
			in my Ready Room.

	Picard ENTERS his Ready Room while Data crosses to Ops.

38   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - HOMN

	bottle in hand, is cleaning up the table -- Mrs Troi
	is HUMMING to herself as she throws on a Betazoid
	shawl.

					TROI
			Why would you come aboard at a
			time like this?

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO         24A.

38   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
				(shrugging)
			I had no choice. I was going
			to Pacifica, you were going to
			Pacifica, it seemed the
			appropriate thing to do.

					TROI
			Don't be absurd -- you knew what
			this would lead to...

	Deanna trails off as she looks at Homn (she doesn't
	want to continue this conversation in front of anyone).
	She takes her mother by the arm and leads her out of
	the room.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          25.

39   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - ON THE TROIS

	Deanna is animated and concerned while her mother is
	smiling and relaxed, nodding hello to passers-by...

					TROI
			What stage is it in?

					MRS. TROI
			I have it completely under
			control.

					TROI
				(demanding)
			What stage is it in?

					MRS. TROI
				(smiles)
			Well, far enough along for me to
			enjoy it, Little One.

					TROI
				(worried)
			Now I know why you wore that
			dress.

					MRS. TROI
				(laughing)
			Don't be ridiculous. It's just
			a simple little dress -- there's
			nothing provocative about it.

					TROI
				(more to herself)
			What are we going to do?

					MRS. TROI
			I'm going to do the only honorable
			thing there is to do.
				(smiles)
			And I'd say the captain has the
			inside track.

					TROI
			Don't even think it!

					MRS. TROI
			Why not? He was thinking about
			it all through dinner.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          26.

40   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - TIGHT ON PICARD'S FACE

	He's in his regular uniform.

					PICARD
			I was what?!

41   PULL BACK TO INCLUDE RIKER AND TROI (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I tell you Deanna, for a telepath,
			your mother's accuracy leaves much
			to be desired.

					TROI
			Actually, her telepathic prowess
			is quite advanced. Except for
			now.

					RIKER
			"Except for now?"

					PICARD
			Don't misunderstand me, Counselor.
			Your mother is a beautiful
			person...

					TROI
				(continuing)
			My mother is just beginning a
			physiological phase... one that
			all Betazoid women must deal with
			as they enter mid-life.

	Troi stops talking and looks at the men. The men look
	at each other...

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          27.

41   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It's something Troi warned me
			about when we were first seeing
			each other.
				(looks at Troi)
			When a Betazoid female goes
			through "the Phase," it quadruples
			her sex drive.

					TROI
			Or more...

	Picard looks worried, Riker WHISTLES.

					RIKER
				(to Troi)
			... "or more?" I didn't know
			that.

					TROI
			I didn't want to frighten you.
				(to Picard)
			My mother has opted for the only
			dignified course of action open
			to her.

					RIKER
			Isolation?

					TROI
			She has chosen to focus all of
			her sexual energy on one male.
			This man will eventually become
			her husband, of course.
				(with difficulty)
			It seems Captain, that you are
			the early favorite.

					RIKER
			Congratulations, sir!

					PICARD
			I am not amused, Number One.
				(starts pacing again)
			There must be a way to convince
			her that it's quite impossible
			-- without offending her.

					TROI
			You cannot apply human style logic
			to this, Captain.
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO 28-29.             

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI (Cont'd)
			Mother would be shocked and deeply
			resentful, should you spurn her
			advances. She would naturally
			take it very personally.

					PICARD
			Well, considering Starfleet's
			orders not to get her upset, I
			think it might be prudent for me
			to make myself less available for
			the duration of this journey.

					RIKER
			Agreed.

	Off this decision we GO TO:

42   INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ANGLING ON THE COMPUTER

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Setting: San Francisco
			California, United States Of
			America, the year 1945 A.D.,
			program to fit the novel, "The
			Long Dark Tunnel".

					COMPUTER VOICE
			You may enter when ready.

43   PULL BACK TO SEE PICARD (OPTICAL)

	decked out in trenchcoat and fedora, re-entering
	Chandlerland as private-eye Dixon Hill...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

44   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN FLYBY (OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Dixon Hill's memoirs: date, the
			1940's...

45   INT. HALLWAY LEADING TO DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - DAY

	Picard walks toward the glass door with "his" name on
	it. He moves slowly, relishing the detail in the
	decrepit hallway.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			It was a grey day in the city by
			the bay. My pockets were as empty
			as a press agent's heart. I
			needed a case, that's for sure,
			but the private dick racket was
			as slow as the horse I just blew
			my last two bucks on.

46   INT. DIXON HILL'S RECEPTION ROOM - PICARD

	ENTERS and finds his SECRETARY behind the desk...

					PICARD
				(pleased)
			Hello, it's good to see you again.

					SECRETARY
				(chuckling)
			You're too much, Dix. You make
			it sound like you ain't seen me
			in a year.

	Picard smiles to himself, she's close to right. He
	removes his hat and coat, as she pulls out a small
	notepad...

					SECRETARY
			You got two calls...

					PICARD
			New cases?

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         31.

46   CONTINUED:

					SECRETARY
			Are you kiddin'? The last time
			we got a new case, Hitler wasn't
			running Germany.
				(checks pad)
			Your tailor called -- he wants
			his dough for cleaning your other
			suit -- and your landlord called -- you
			can guess what he wants.

					PICARD
				(thoughtful)
			I see... Well, pay the tailor and
			stall the landlord.

	He walks into his office. The secretary swivels her
	chair and picks up the phone...

					SECRETARY
				(to herself)
			Pay the tailor...
				(laughs, hangs up)
			Pay the tailor? With what?

47   INT. HILL'S OFFICE - ON PICARD

	MOVING AROUND THE ROOM, happy to be back in
	Chandlerland.

48   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Close on Mrs. Troi.

					MRS. TROI
			Unavailable? Ship's business?

	PULL BACK to reveal Deanna, standing across from her.
	Mrs. Troi seems more surprised than angry...

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			Ship's business takes precedence
			over me?

					TROI
			I'm afraid so.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         32.

48   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
			Hmmm... Oh well, he was too old
			for me anyway.

	Still thinking, she moves over to where Homn is happily
	sampling several tall glasses of multi-colored liquids.

					MRS. TROI
				(to Homn)
			Homn, let's consider my alternate
			plan.

	Homn bows deeply -- his way of saying "good idea."

					TROI
			Alternate plan?

					MRS. TROI
			You worry too much, Little One.
			Your mother has the situation well
			in hand.

49   INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	sitting with his back to the door, hands clasped behind
	his head, staring out the window at the San Francisco
	street scene. He doesn't turn as WE HEAR THE DOOR OPEN
	behind him...

					SECRETARY (V.O.)
				(a little nervous)
			There's a gentleman here to see
			you, Mister Hill.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Madeline.

	The secretary steps aside and then EXITS as SLADE
	BENDER, a huge, bull-necked, square-shouldered tough
	guy in an expensive gangster suit ENTERS. Finally,
	Picard swivels his chair around and faces his visitor.
	He rises slowly, awkwardly lights a cigarette (chokes
	on it), and deliberately sizes up Slade Bender...

					PICARD
			Yes, as the book said, everything
			about you is big: big
			shoulders... big neck... big
			fists...

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         33.

49   CONTINUED:

	Slade interrpts, speaking with little emotion, slurring
	his words in a half-whisper.

	He's the dumb, silent type.

					SLADE
			You a private dick?

					PICARD
			Says so on my door, doesn't it?

					SLADE
			I want you should do a job for
			me.

					PICARD
			Let me guess -- you want dance
			lessons.

	Slade grabs Picard by the arm.

					SLADE
				(sincere)
			You're not trying to be funny are
			you? I don't like funny things.

	Picard is feeling some pain from Slade's crushing grip.

					PICARD
			Yes... yes, I understand that.
			No funny things.

	Slade releases Picard's arm and the captain flexes and
	unflexes cramped muscles.

					SLADE
			I want you to find a missing
			person.

					PICARD
			Alva? Let's see -- I'll bet she's
			your sister...

	Picard reacts to Slade's expression.

					SLADE
			Yes. She's my sister, and I want
			you to find her!

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         34.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

	Slade's gotten all worked up again -- he's grabbing
	Picard by the shirt to get his point across.

					PICARD
			Take it easy, Mac! I can't take
			the job of finding Alva if you
			break me like a matchstick.

	Slade seems to think that over and ultimately agrees.
	He releases his vice-like grip.

					PICARD
				(continuing;
				 straightening tie)
			As a matter of fact, I knew who
			Alva was all along. I've read
			the book.

	Slade hovers over Picard again.

					SLADE
			Read what book? Are you being
			funny again?

					PICARD
				(to Slade)
			You got a picture?

					SLADE
			Of Alva?

					PICARD
			Of course of Alva! The novel
			wasn't illustrated.

	Slade is again puzzled but reaches into his shirt
	pocket, and hands Picard a photograph.

50   CIRCLING PICARD

	as he studies the photo

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         35.

50   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I believe the 1940 expression was
			"hubbah, hubbah, hubbah."

					SLADE
			And I still say you talk funny.
			I don't like funny talk.

					PICARD
			That's part of the cost of hiring
			a private eye like me, Slade.
			I'm very different from most you
			could get.

	Picard looks up at Slade, then back at the photo.

					SLADE
			I want you to find Alva. I'll
			pay you.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Okay. I'll find Alva for you;
			but you might not like what I
			find.

	Slade simply nods, and then turns and walks out the
	door. Picard calls after him and follows. Slade
	continues out the reception door and into the hallway.
	As Picard passes his startled secretary, he comments to
	her with a smile:

					PICARD (CONT'D)
			This is so much fun.

51   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - WESLEY AND WORF

	are standing before the platform, looking up at the
	still motionless Antedian delegates.

					WORF
			Even in this state, they possess
			a certain dignity, a graceful
			countenance.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         36.

51   CONTINUED:

	Wes takes a good look at the scaly, grotesque faces
	under the red hoods.

					WESLEY
			If you say so, Lieutenant.

					WORF
				(peers at him)
			I see. Is this how you felt when
			you first saw me?

					WESLEY
				(pause, guiltily)
			Well... maybe at first.
				(brightening)
			But now that I've seen a few more
			Klingons, I know that you're real
			handsome, for... for a Klingon.

	Worf GRUNTS, not sure he likes that compliment.

					WESLEY
			That uh, didn't come out quite
			right.

	The door opens and Mrs. Troi ENTERS, followed of course
	by Mister Homn. She looks up at the Antedians and
	shudders...

					MRS. TROI
			I still say they'd look better
			in sauce.
				(moves closer;
				 concentrating)
			No, nothing.
				(to Welsey)
			When will the good captain revive
			them?

					WESLEY
			Not until we reach Pacifica,
			ma'am.

	Mrs. Troi turns her attention from the Antedians to
	Worf and Wesley. She walks around them in a slow
	circle -- Homn follows, two steps behind.

					MRS. TROI
			You seem a fine boy. One day you
			will grow up to be a big, strong
			man.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         37.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

	Wesley looks over at Worf, wondering what she's getting
	at.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			But even though humans age far
			more rapidly than Betazoids, I
			cannot afford to wait for you to
			mature.

	This confuses Wesley even more. Mrs. Troi eyes Worf...

					MRS. TROI
				(smiling)
			But you... your innermost thoughts
			are primal, savage. I like that
			in a man.

					WORF
			I am not a man.

					MRS. TROI
			Which is in your favor, men so
			often being irrational and
			egotistical.
				(eyes him, then sighs)
			But I'm afraid I've grown
			accustomed to human companionship.
			It's nothing personal, you would
			have made a fine choice.

	Worf frowns -- he is about to ask her what she's
	talking about when she turns to her valet...

					MRS. TROI
			Who's next, Mister Homn?

	Homn puts his hands to his eyes and pantomimes the
	structure of a VISOR.

					MRS. TROI
			Ah yes. Let's get to it, I'm not
			getting any younger.

	Mrs. Troi EXITS, Homn bows to Wesley and Worf, then
	follows.

					WESLEY
			What was that all about?

	Worf has no idea.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         38.

52   INT. ENGINEERING - GEORDI

	is at his station. The matter/anti matter core is
	throbbing as Mrs. Troi and Mister Homn approach...

					MRS. TROI
			Lieutenant La Forge, I wish to
			be direct with you.

					GEORDI
				(turning to see her)
			I prefer it that way. Now what
			are you being direct about?

					MRS. TROI
			I have decided to give all the
			bridge officers an equal
			opportunity to gain my favor.

					GEORDI
			I see.

					MRS. TROI
			Ah, but you don't, and that's the
			problem. I wonder whether a
			sightless man could ever
			appreciate great beauty.

					GEORDI
			That's funny... I've always had
			the same doubts about the sighted.

					MRS. TROI
			Odd. How so?

					GEORDI
			Because my eyes don't seduce my
			mind, I'm driven to find beauty
			in other things -- things sighted
			people tend to ignore. The lovely
			temperature gradiations of bodies,
			the moisture patterns, the
			indications of inner peace and
			harmony...

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         39.

53   ANGLE ON HOMN

	nodding slowly, agreeing completely.

54   BACK TO SHOT

					MRS. TROI
				(thoughtful)
			Very interesting, Lieutenant. But
			I'm not sure if that's good or
			bad. A less perceptive man could
			be easier to live with.

55   STAY ON A PUZZLED GEORDI

	watching Mrs. Troi and Homn as they EXIT.

56   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE FLYBY (OPTICAL)

57   INT. END OF HALLWAY OUTSIDE HILL'S OFFICE - PICARD

	stands with Slade Bender before the door marked
	"Exit."

					PICARD
			Twenty dollars a day, plus
			expenses. Fifty when I find her.

	Slade pulls out several crisp hundred dollar bills and
	hands one to Picard. Picard runs the bill between his
	fingers.

					PICARD
			You know it's wonderful to need
			money.

					SLADE
				(poking Picard's chest)
			You'll get more when you find
			Alva.

	He EXITS through the door -- WE CAN HEAR his heavy feet
	thundering off. Picard pivots and starts to walk back
	toward his office.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         40.

58   ANGLE TO REVEAL A MYSTERIOUS MAN IN A GREY SUIT

	leaning against the wall between Picard and the office.
	A fedora is tilted down over one eye making his face
	hard to see. He's looking down, lighting a cigarette.
	Picard pauses.

					PICARD
			Let's see... I must have been
			skimming pages about here. What
			part did you play?

	The man doesn't look up. Picard shrugs, saunters
	past; the man immediately moves up behind him, sticking
	a concealed gun against his back.

					TOUGHGUY
			Freeze.

					PICARD
			Ah, yes, of course.

					TOUGHGUY
			I'm looking for Slade Bender,
			Hill. I understand he was here
			yesterday.

					PICARD
			My, my, time does fly in the
			Holodeck.

	Hands up, Picard turns slowly and gets a look at his
	assailant. The Toughguy has olive skin, a jagged scar
	on his cheek and oddly pale eyes...

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Even if I happen to know a Slade
			Bender, why should I help you?

					TOUGHGUY
			Because he owes me money. And
			because if you don't, I'll blow
			your head off.

	A slow, cool smile spreads across Picard's face...

					PICARD
			I knew you'd say something like
			that. Marvelous.

	The Toughguy is really ticked off by Picard's
	unfathomable (to him) remark. He jams the gun against
	Picard's ribs...

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         41.

58   CONTINUED:

					TOUGHGUY
			Cut the crap, Hill! Tell me where
			he is or so help me, I'll plug
			ya!

					PICARD
			I don't think so.

	With lightning quickness, Picard throws a classic
	punch, knocking his adversary reeling.

	The Toughguy swings about, shoves his gun into Picard's
	belly, FIRES. On Picard's look of astonishment:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

59   INT. CHANDLERLAND HALLWAY - PICARD AND TOUGHGUY

	The hood is staring in disbelief at Picard.

					TOUGHGUY
			Come on, drop! I shot ya.

					PICARD
			No, the gun misfired. Thankfully
			the Holodeck is handling it
			correctly and the mortality
			failsafe is functional.

	The Toughguy suddenly swings his gun, catches Picard on
	the side of the head. It is a real blow which hurts.
	But Picard pulls the hood up by his tie, and knocks
	him out with a chopping overhand right.

60   CLOSER - PICARD

	He rubs the side of his head, finds blood there.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			But in some ways, the program is
			almost too accurate.

	Dixon Hill's secretary has come running out, having
	heard the shot. She immediately spots the blood on the
	side of Picard's head.

					SECRETARY
			Dixon, you're hurt!

	Picard grimaces in fine fashion...

					PICARD
			Don't worry about it.
				(shrugs)
			I'm going out for a drink.

	Dixon Hill's secretary looks on admiringly as her boss
	literally shrugs off his wound and EXITS the hallway.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         43.

61   INT. REX'S BAR - ON REX

	the tough-eyed Bartender who owns this dark, moody bar.
	The place is almost empty: a SAILOR sits next to a
	BLEACHED BLOND at the bar, a COUPLE OF HARD DRINKERS
	are at tables in the back. The jukebox is playing A
	MOURNFUL FORTIES TORCH SONG, and Rex is pouring scotch
	into the glass of a CHINESE-AMERICAN CUSTOMER...

62   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	as Picard ENTERS. He looks around, affection in his
	eyes.

63   WIDE ANGLE

	as Rex spots Picard at the door.

					REX
			Well hello, Dixon. Haven't seen
			you in a while.

	Picard approaches the bar...

					REX
				(continuing)
			What's it been, four hours?

	Picard sticks out his hand and smiles...

					PICARD
			You must be Rex. Am I right?

					REX
			If you gotta ask me that pal, you
			need a drink.

					PICARD
				(sitting at bar)
			You're right, I do need a drink.

					REX
			The usual?

					PICARD
				(smiling, nodding)
			Let's see... Scotch, neat?

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         44.

63   CONTINUED:

					REX
				(chuckling)
			What else?
				(pours, notices wound)
			I hate to be the bearer of bad
			news old buddy, but you're leakin'
			blood.

					PICARD
				(macho)
			So? I've got plenty more where
			that came from.

					REX
				(sincere)
			Geez, Dix. You're tough as
			nails.

	Picard belts down his drink and almost turns green.

					PICARD
			Uggh, I'm going to have to get
			used to that.

					REX
				(dry)
			Yeah, it's only your third one
			today.

	Picard is still reeling from the drink. He closes his
	eyes and raps his fist on the bar.

					PICARD
			What the hell... make it four.

	The stoic Bartender pours...

					REX
			I'll put it on your tab.

					PICARD
				(pulls out a bill)
			Cash! I just took on a case.

64   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER

	is at Command with Troi beside him. Wesley and Data
	are at Conn and Ops.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         44A.

64   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI COM VOICE
			Bridge this is Doctor Pulaski.
			We have completed the transfer.
			The Antedians are now in Sickbay.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         45.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Acknowledged, Doctor.
				(to Wesley)
			E.t.a. to Pacifica, Mister Crusher?

					WESLEY
				(checking instruments)
			Twelve point four hours, sir.
			That will get us there
			approximately two hours before
			the conference begins.

	The turbolift doors open and Mrs. Troi and Mister Homn
	ENTER the bridge. Deanna immediately reacts, going to
	her.

					TROI
			Mother, what are you doing here?
			You can't just stroll up to the
			bridge whenever you feel like it.

					MRS. TROI
				(looking around)
			I didn't just stroll up, dear.
			I took the turbotube, or whatever
			you call it.
				(to Riker)
			The captain's not here?

					RIKER
			He's busy elsewhere, ma'am.

					MRS. TROI
				(beat; shrugs)
			Well, no matter. I have other
			interests as well.

	Mrs. Troi has begun to slowly circle the bridge,
	pausing briefly before the bridge officers she has been
	considering...

					TROI
				(telepathic)
			You're scheming something, Mother.
			I can tell.

					MRS. TROI
				(telepathic)
			You're always so melodramatic,
			Little One. I'm not scheming,
			I'm deciding.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             46.

64   CONTINUED: (3)

	Mrs. Troi ends up in the command area, next to Riker.

					MRS. TROI
			Tell me Commander... what is your
			opinion of Betazoid women?

					RIKER
			Well... I've only your daughter
			and you. But judging from that,
			I'd have to say they're the
			fairest in the galaxy.

65   EMPHASIZING MRS. TROI AND TROI

					MRS. TROI
				(telepathic)
			He has excellent taste, Little
			One.

					TROI
				(telepathic)
			That's enough! This is getting
			embarrassing.

					MRS. TROI
				(to Riker)
			My lovely daughter has always
			found it difficult to accept
			compliments from male admirers.
			I however, long ago learned to
			accept them.

66   REACTION SHOTS OF WESLEY AND DATA (OPTICAL)

					MRS. TROI (O.S.)
				(continuing)
			The key is learning how to endure
			constant flattery without letting
			it go to your head. Don't you
			agree, Commander?

67   WIDE ANGLE

					RIKER
			If you say so, ma'am.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             47.

67   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
				(to all on bridge)
			I like that answer! Now here's
			a man who knows how to defer to
			a lady. I only hope the rest of
			you men are listening.

	Deanna puts her hands to her head -- and for the first
	time, Riker wonders if he made a mistake.

68   INT. REX'S BAR - PICARD

	is making love to his scotch. Rex is straight across
	from him, leaning against the bar; the classic
	bartender/customer scene. The bar has a few more
	PATRONS now...

					REX
			... So she says "Rex, when are
			you gonna sell the bar and get
			a real job? Make a shoe, mend
			a fence, do something useful?"
			Can you believe that, Dix?

					PICARD
			It's hard to believe, Rex.

					REX
			She just doesn't understand the
			service I perform here. My
			regulars depend on me to pour and
			listen, listen and pour. I'm like
			some kind'a psychologist to you
			guys, am I right?

	Both men are looking down now and shaking their heads.
	Rex starts to pour again, but stops as he sees someone
	coming up behind Picard. Soon the captain is also
	aware of a presence behind him...

					PICARD
			I recognize the size of the
			shadow.
					(MORE)

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             48.

68   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(speaking, without
				 turning around)
			Hello Slade. Buy you a drink?

	Slade violently spins Picard around and speaks to him,
	nose to nose...

					SLADE
			Where's my Alva?

					PICARD
			I'm working on it.

					SLADE
				(grabbing Picard's
				 shoulders)
			You're not working hard enough.

					REX
			Hey pal, that's my buddy you're
			manhandling there! Maybe you
			oughta --

	Rex cuts off as Slade moves up to the bar and fixes
	a murderous gaze upon him.

					REX
			-- Oughta go right ahead with what
			you were saying.

	Rex shoots Picard a look that says "sorry, you're on
	your own", and busies himself with drying glasses.
	Slade grabs Picard again...

					SLADE
			I paid you money, Hill. Where
			is she?

69   INT. SICKBAY - DR. PULASKI (OPTICAL)

	is examining the Antedians, who are laid out in beds
	now. Worf stands alongside her, with one of his
	security guards in the b.g....

					PULASKI
			The blood chemistry and brain
			organization of these creatures
			is completely outside of my
			experience... But it seems their
			metabolic rates are increasing.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             49.

69   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Is that good or bad?

					PULASKI
			It's good, I think.

	Pulaski moves right up to one of the creatures and runs
	a tricorder alongside an unseeing eye... She stops
	with a start, jerking backwards involuntarily. The
	Antedian's eye just blinked.

70   INT. BRIDGE - FAVORING RIKER

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			Pulaski to bridge.

					RIKER
			Riker here.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			The Antedians are coming around.
			They're currently in the early
			stages of post-hibernation.

					RIKER
			How long before they're fully
			conscious?

					PULASKI
			I'd guess it to be a matter of
			hours now.

					RIKER
			Very good, Doctor, I'll notify
			the captain. Riker out.
				(to Mrs. Troi)
			If you'll excuse me, ma'am.

					MRS. TROI
			Are you going to see the captain?
			I thought he was tied up on
			ship's business.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             50.

70   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			In a manner of speaking... he is.
			I'm uh, not going to interrupt
			him, I'm simply going to inform
			him.

					MRS. TROI
			What excellent timing! You can
			also inform him about us.

					RIKER
			Us?

	Mrs. Troi affectionately strokes the bottom of Riker's
	chin.

					MRS. TROI
			You don't mind if I let your
			bridge crew know first, do you
			William?

	Riker is caught off-guard -- he doesn't know what to
	say.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing, to
				 everyone)
			Dear friends... you're all invited
			to a prestigious occasion on the
			planet Pacifica.

					TROI
				(to herself)
			Oh no.

					MRS. TROI
				(dabs her eyes)
			There, on the shores of the
			western sea... in a traditional
			Betazoid ceremony... your
			Commander Riker and I will be
			joined in the union of holy
			wedlock.

					WESLEY
			Married?

					MRS. TROI
				(smiling at Riker)
			'Till death do us part.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             51.

71   SHOCKED REACTION SHOTS OF ALL

	ending with a dazed William T. Riker, as we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SAME SETTING

	Mrs. Troi is beaming -- everyone else is speechless.

					RIKER
			Mrs. Troi... I don't know how to
			put this --

					MRS. TROI
			-- I know just how you feel, dear.
				(moves to turbolift)
			Overwhelmed with excitement.
			Believe me, I understand.

	Mrs. Troi is about to enter the turbolift. Angry,
	Deanna starts to go after her but Riker subtly stops
	her.

					MRS. TROI
				(continued)
			We'll talk about the details
			later. Right now, there are
			preparations to be made.

	She EXITS into the turbolift.

					TROI
			Why did you stop me? Someone
			needs to set her straight!

					RIKER
			I'd rather let the captain handle
			that.

					TROI
			Coward!

					RIKER
			Simply following Starfleet's
			orders. Keep her mind untroubled
			until the conference.

					DATA
			Are you planing on going into the
			Holodeck, Commander?

					RIKER
			Thought I might, Data. Want to
			come along?

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             53.

73   CLOSE ON DATA

	a trace of a smile spreading across his face

74   INT. HALLWAY LEADING TO HOLODECK - MATCHING CUT

	on Data the same little smile on his face.

75   PULL BACK TO REVEAL

	that he is now decked out in his pin-stripe suit and
	fedora. Riker steps INTO FRAME beside him, still in
	his uniform.

					DATA
			I have mastered the language, or
			"lingo" of the period, sir. Also,
			the mannerisms and body language.

	Data stops for a moment and demonstrates a tough/cool
	mannerism -- a classic "Cagney hitch".

					DATA
			For example, this is a gesture
			denoting confidence and physical
			prowess. It is effective in
			attracting females and frightening
			off would-be adversaries.

	They have reached the Holodeck entrance.

					DATA
			Should anything in there confuse
			you sir, do not hesitate to ask.

					RIKER
			It's comforting to know I'm with
			an expert Data, but we're really
			not going to be there that long.
				(to computer)
			Computer...

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             54.

76   INT. REX'S BAR - SAME SETTING AS BEFORE

	only now, Slade Bender has taken a seat at the bar,
	beside the captain. Rex stands bottle in hand,
	directly in between them on the other side of the bar.

					PICARD
			She could be anywhere, Slade.
			You can't expect me to find her
			in one afternoon.

					SLADE
			It's been three days.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			Has it really? What I mean is
			-- you gotta have patience. I'll
			find her; I guarantee it.

					SLADE
				(earnest, almost
				 child-like)
			She'd contact me if she knew I
			was lookin' for her.

	Rex breaks into A CACKLING LAUGH...

					REX
			Come on, pal! So she told you
			that? So what? If I had a dime
			for every time a dame's said that
			to a guy --

	Rex cuts off as Slade gets to his feet, steamed, and
	looking at Rex like a bull about to charge. Rex
	quickly changes course in mid-stream...

					REX
				(continuing)
			-- I'd... probably have less than
			a dollar. Cuz a girl never says
			that unless she really means it.

	The big fella buys it hook, line and sinker.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             55.

76   CONTINUED:

					SLADE
				(to Picard)
			See? I want you to find my
			sister!

	Behind them, Riker and Data ENTER the bar.

	As they walk inside, Data speaks to Riker in a hushed
	voice...

					DATA
			In the last program here, we said
			I was from South America. It
			seemed to explain my unorthodox
			appearance.

	As they approach the bar, Picard spots them. Slade
	instantly rises and reaches under his coat. Picard
	grasps his arm...

					PICARD
			Easy Slade. They're friends of
			mine.

	Slade doesn't pull his gun, but he doesn't relax
	either.

					RIKER
			Sorry to bother you, Captain.

					PICARD
			-- Call me Dixon.

					RIKER
			-- Sorry to bother you, Dixon,
			but our two "passengers" are
			awakening.

					PICARD
			Well then, it's time to go.

					REX
			Your friends've got time for one
			drink, haven't they Dix?

	Riker nods to Picard -- there is still some time.
	Picard smiles and pushes his hat back.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             56.

	76	CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Sure, I can afford another round.

	As Rex pours, Picard does the introductions. Data
	reaches out, examines the money.

					DATA
			Very accurate. Fascinating.

					PICARD
			These are my associates...
				(indicates Riker)
			"Nails", from Chicago.
				(indicates Data)
			And --

					DATA
			Carlos, from South America.

	Rex opens a new bottle...

					REX
			Sit right down fellas, and tell
			me your troubles.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			Troubles I've got, sir. There's
			a certain woman, a wealthy and
			beautiful woman, who suddenly says
			she's going to marry me.

	Picard looks at Riker -- he gets the point.

					REX
			She's got looks and bucks? Sounds
			like you've got yourself a heck
			of a deal.

77   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - MRS. TROI (OPTICAL)

	is looking at her reflection in the mirror, making
	final adjustments on a flowing, outlandish new dress.

					MRS. TROI
				(to Homn)
			My fiance just has to see how I
			look in this. Come along, Homn.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             57.

78   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - MRS. TROI

	and Mister Homn stop at a computer wall panel just outside
	her quarters.

					MRS. TROI
			Tell me, computer, is Commander
			Riker still on the bridge?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative. Riker is currently in
			Holodeck Three.

					MRS. TROI
			Holodeck? Where is that?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Follow the com panel lights. They
			will lead you there.

	The panels begin to light up, pointing the way to the
	Holodeck.

79   INT. REX'S BAR - SAME SETTING

	Rex leans across the bar, a shocked look on his face...

					REX
			Good God, what's that?

	All eyes turn to see the amazing sight he's referring
	to:

80   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MRS. TROI AND MR. HOMN

	who have just entered the bar. The wildly-dressed
	Betazoid and her giant valet look incredibly out of
	place in Chandlerland.

					REX
			I'll bet that's the broad with
			the big bucks!
				(to Mrs. Troi)
			Come on over here, darlin'. I
			got the best stool in the house
			saved for ya.

	Mrs. Troi saunters over and sits down -- still looking
	around the room with clear distaste.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             58.

80   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
				(to Picard)
			I'm surprised you let this part
			of the ship get this dirty.

					PICARD
				(indicating Riker)
			Actually, that's the first
			officer's job.

					RIKER
				(nodding)
			Well, as a matter of fact...

					MRS. TROI
			Relax, Commander. You have begun
			making your true feelings clear.
			Obviously you feel unable to
			handle me.

					REX
			Anyway, why would a beautiful
			high-class lady like yourself...
				(indicates Riker)
			... want to hook up with a mug like
			that? You're too good for him,
			if you ask me.

	She leans across the bar and smiles...

					MRS. TROI
			I couldn't agree more.

					REX
			So... what'llitbe, Doll?

	Her attention is completely on the bartender.
	Something about him interests, then fascinates her.

					MRS. TROI
			You are a most interesting person.

					REX
			You're not so bad yourself. In
			fact, you're as much class as this
			joint's ever seen.

	He pulls out an opened bottle of house wine.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             59.

80   CONTINUED: (2)

					REX
			Here -- on the house. It's
			French... well, almost.

	She turns to Picard.

					MRS. TROI
			This is the most remarkable man.
			I have never met anyone quite
			like him.

					PICARD
			I don't suppose you have.

					MRS. TROI
			He's strong. I feel no thoughts
			from him... nothing. I've never
			known a man so able to keep his
			true feelings completely hidden.

					PICARD
			That's because...

					MRS. TROI
			No man has ever been such a
			mystery to me. I usually know
			their thoughts before they do.

					REX
			But not me, huh?

					MRS. TROI
			No. And I never realized how
			erotic that could be. Carry my
			beverage to that table... we have
			some things to talk about.

81   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as they watch Mrs. Troi walk over to the table. Rex
	picks up the glass of wine, gives Riker and Picard a
	little knowing wink, and heads for the table.

82   RIKER AND PICARD

	watch with amusement as Rex joins Mrs. Troi at the
	table and they begin a very intimate conversation.

					RIKER
			Should we tell her?


              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             60.

82   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I think it's only fair, but let's
			allow her the moment.

	Riker has to smile. As we GO TO:

83   INT. SICKBAY - PULASKI AND WORF

	react with completely different expressions as

83A  THE ANTEDIANS

	awake, quite agitated, trembling as they squeak with:

					ANTEDIANS
			Food-food-food-food-food--

83B  PULASKI

	quickly realizes what must be done:

					PULASKI
			Worf! The vermicula!

	Worf picks up the scoop net, and digs into the tank,
	coming up with a load of writhing vermicula. The
	Antedians see it, and tremble with joy as Worf holds
	the net out for them and they gobble it up while...

					PULASKI
				(touching communicator)
			Pulaski to Captain Picard.

84   INT. REX'S BAR

	Picard is still with Riker

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Doctor.

					PULASKI COM VOICE
			Our passengers are on their feet.

					PICARD
			Understood.

					RIKER
			I had better get to the bridge.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE            60A.

84   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What's their condition?

					PULASKI COM VOICE
			Hungry.

	Picard acknowledges with a nod. Riker EXITS.

85   ANOTHER ANGLE BAR

	Picard crosses to the table occupied by Rex and Mrs.
	Troi.

					PICARD
			Coming, Mrs. Troi?

					MRS. TROI
			Not just yet. Tell William I'm
			sorry... but Rex and I are
			getting married.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             61.

85   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Mrs. Troi, your government expects
			us to deliver you to the
			conference and I intend to do
			that!

	Mrs. Troi considers it, nods and rises, patting Rex on
	the cheek.

					MRS. TROI
			Duty calls, darling. I'll be back
			for you later.

86   ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Picard and Mrs. Troi walk toward the exit.

					PICARD
			There is something about Rex I
			think you had better know...

	The rest of the conversation is lost as the doors close
	behind them.

87   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around blue Pacifica.

88   INT. CORRIDOR AT THE TURBOLIFT

	as it opens and Mrs. Troi EXITS, followed closely by
	Deanna and Mister Homn (who is effortlessly carrying her
	suitcase). Mrs. Troi leads the way down the corridor
	at a brisk pace, in a bad mood.

					MRS. TROI
			Imagine -- allowing me to go on
			like that with a simple bartender
			who doesn't even exist!

					TROI
				(amused)
			Mother, you always say you like
			new experiences.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             62.

89   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - THE TROI ENTOURAGE (OPTICAL)

	arrives to find the Antedians on the platform and
	Picard, Riker, Data and Worf there to see them off.
	She indicates the Antedians...

					MRS. TROI
			Why are they still here?

					RIKER
			We thought that since you're going
			to the same conference, you might
			like to beam down with the other
			delegates.

					MRS. TROI
				(casually)
			They're not delegates. Those two
			are assassins.

					ANTEDIAN FEMALE
			That is... an outrage!... Lies!
			We demand you... transport at
			once!

					MRS. TROI
			Oh honey, don't bother to deny
			it. Your minds are so
			unsophisticated -- I can read your
			thoughts in my sleep.
				(to Picard, offhand)
			The inside of their robes are
			lined with ultritium. Highly
			explosive and virtually
			undetectable by your transporter.

	Data is already aiming his tri-corder at their robes...

					DATA
				(surprised)
			She is correct, sir. I am
			detecting large amounts of
			ultritium.

					MRS. TROI
			Of course you are. They planned
			to blow up the entire conference.

	Worf has drawn his phaser.

					PICARD
			Take them to level five. Disarm
			them and hold for questioning.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             63.

89   CONTINUED:

	Worf leads the angry Antedians away -- they hiss at
	Mrs. Troi as they pass by. Mrs. Troi gives Deanna a
	hug and steps onto the platform, followed of course by
	Homn.

					MRS. TROI
				(sighing)
			Oh well, I didn't find a mate but
			I saved the conference as well
			as your reputations. All in a
			day's work I suppose.

					PICARD
			Good-bye Mrs. Troi... and thank
			you.

	She closes her eyes and nods her head, showing she's
	ready. Picard signals the transporter chief and Homn
	and Mrs. Troi begin to DEMATERIALIZE. Suddenly she
	opens her eyes and looks right at Picard.

					MRS. TROI
				(scolding, excited)
			Jean-Luc! Shame on you for
			thinking such a thing!

	And they're gone. All eyes turn to Picard...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         












                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "The Emissary" 
                          #40272-146 
                              
                    Participating Writers: 
                       Thomas H. Calder 
                Richard Manning & Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                    3RD REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        APRIL 10, 1989


          STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Emissary" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             K'EHLEYR
                RIKER              K'TEMOC
                DATA               
                PULASKI            ADMIRAL GROMEK
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                O'BRIEN            
                ENSIGN CLANCEY     
                TACTICAL CREWMAN   

                Voice-over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     
                  FEMALE COM VOICE   

                Non-Speaking       Non-Speaking
                  N.D. CREWMEMBERS   THREE ALIEN WARRIORS
                                     KLINGON CREWMEMBERS


          STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Emissary" 
                          
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
          
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
          
              TACTICAL ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              GUEST QUARTERS
              CORRIDOR
                OUTSIDE HOLODECK
              HOLODECK
                BATTLEGROUND
          
            T'ONG BRIDGE               T'ONG (KLINGON SHIP)

   STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Emissary" 
                           
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              BORADIS                bo-RAD-iss
              K'EHLEYR               kay-LAHR
              K'TEMOC                kuh-TEM-och*
              T'ONG                  TOONG
              P'RANG                 PRANG
              nuqneH                 nook-NECH*
              tlhIngan jIH           tettle-eeng-GAHN JEECH*
                                      *"ch" as in "Bach"
              qaleghneS              kah-LEG-nesh (guttural "g")

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - TEASER        1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "The Emissary"                             
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	RIKER, PULASKI, GEORDI, DATA, and WORF, in that order,
	sit around the table playing poker. By far, Worf has
	the biggest stack of chips.

					RIKER
				(eyeing his cards)
			Lookin' good. I say... five.

	Riker throws in five chips. Pulaski meets the bet.

					PULASKI
			Five here.

					GEORDI
				(adding chips)
			And five more.

					DATA
				(evaluating)
			I believe the wiser course of
			action here is to bend.

					GEORDI
			You mean fold.

					DATA
			That is correct. Fold -- to bend,
			make compact or give in.

	Data lays his cards on the table. All eyes on Worf.
	Worf calmly counts the right amount of chips and puts
	them in the pile. Then he adds two more large stacks
	of chips.

					WORF
			I raise fifty.

	Everyone is taken aback.

					DATA
			I do not believe Lieutenant Worf
			understands all the nuances of
			this betting procedure.

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/14/89 - TEASER        2.

1    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Don't be too quick to judge, Data.
			His pile's a lot bigger than
			yours.

					PULASKI
			Than all of ours.

					DATA
			The cards have been favoring the
			Lieutenant, but that is the result
			of random chance... hence it is
			a temporary condition.

					GEORDI
			You hope.

					WORF
			Talk or play. Not both.

	Riker thinks it over.

					RIKER
			Fifty, right?

					PULASKI
			Fifty is the bet. What's the
			matter -- are your feet getting
			cold?

					RIKER
			No, just my cards...

	He bets, somewhat less sure of himself.

					PULASKI
			Thanks for staying in -- I need
			the chips.

					RIKER
			Got to earn them first.

					PULASKI
			Oh, I will. This pot has my name
			on it.

					GEORDI
			Talk, talk, talk...

	Pulaski bets.

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/14/89 - TEASER        2A.

1    CONTINUED: (2)

					PULASKI
			Here's some action. Fifty...
				(adds more)
			... and another fifty.

					GEORDI
				(backpedalling)
			Fold, fold, fold...

	Geordi throws in his hand. Worf pushes out four
	stacks of chips and adds another two.

					WORF
			Your fifty, and fifty more.

	Riker looks at Worf and at Pulaski -- who stare at each
	other. Pulaski smiles but Worf is deadpan.

					RIKER
			Love to stay in -- but not with
			these cards.

	Riker folds.

					PULASKI
				(to Worf)
			Looks like it's just you and me,
			handsome.

	Worf is a statue. Pulaski gathers up the needed
	amount. It takes every last chip she has, but --

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			I'll see you.

	Pulaski pushes in the needed amount. Everyone stares
	at Worf as he slowly puts down his cards. A full house
	-- aces over queens.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			Beats my straight.

	Everyone except Worf SIGHS as the tension is released.

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - TEASER        3.

1    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			The Iceman wins again.

					PULASKI
			You took my last chip. You could
			at least smile, Worf.

	Worf says nothing; he simply pulls in all the chips
	and stacks them, preparing for the next hand.

					GEORDI
			Smiling might break his
			concentration.

					PULASKI
			If you don't enjoy winning -- what
			do you enjoy? Losing?

					RIKER
			We'd be happy to accommodate you.

	Worf, unruffled, collects the cards and hands them to
	Data.

					WORF
			Your deal.

	Data takes the cards, shuffles them like an old pro,
	and deals.

					DATA
			The game is seven card stud; after
			the queen, one-eyed jacks and low
			card in the hole are wild.

					GEORDI
			Let me write this down.

					RIKER
			Just deal. I'd like to get some
			of my losings back before the next
			century.

	Pulaski and Geordi CHUCKLE.

					WORF
			I open with fifty.

1A   NEW ANGLE

	A moment of stunned silence -- broken by:

      STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/12/89 - TEASER      4.

1A   CONTINUED:

					FEMALE COM VOICE
			Bridge to Commander Riker. We
			are receiving a class eleven
			emergency signal from Starfleet
			Command.

	Instantly, the players throw their cards onto the
	table, get to their feet --

					RIKER
			On my way.

	-- and head for the door. As they cross:

					GEORDI
				(to Worf)
			Fifty? You were bluffing.

					WORF
			Klingons never bluff.

	Geordi gives Worf a look of uncertainty -- is Worf
	kidding? -- as the group EXITS.

2    OMITTED

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	PICARD ENTERS from the Ready Room. At Conn is a young
	female: ENSIGN CLANCEY. Riker, Data, and Worf ENTER
	and take their stations; Data relieves the
	supernumerary at Ops, examines readouts.

					PICARD
			Mister Data?

					DATA
			Emergency signal reads as follows:
			Enterprise to divert to
			coordinates four-two-three by
			one-one-two by five-one
			immediately. Further orders
			forthcoming.

					RIKER
			That's it? What's the emergency?

					DATA
			The message does not elaborate.

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - TEASER        5.

3    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			You'd think they'd at least give
			us a hint.

					CLANCEY
			Course laid in, Captain.

					PICARD
			Warp eight.
				(to Riker)
			Whenever Starfleet gets enigmatic,
			I know we're about to face a
			challenge.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Engage.

4    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	changing course and then blasting into high warp...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE        6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving at high warp.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, and Ensign Clancey as
	before.

					DATA
			Our destination is a point near
			the Boradis system.

					PICARD
			That area was colonized fairly
			recently, as I recall.

					DATA
				(nods)
			The first Federation outpost was
			established thirty-four years ago
			on Boradis Three.

					RIKER
			And since then, the Federation
			has colonized several planets in
			that sector.

					DATA
			Yet we are not headed for a
			specific colony. The coordinates
			given are outside the Boradis
			system.

					PICARD
			Any problems reported in that
			area?

					DATA
			None.

					PICARD
			Then what the devil's going on?

					WORF
			Captain, Starfleet Command is
			hailing us.

					PICARD
			It's about time. On screen.

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE        7.

6A   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as ADMIRAL GROMEK appears on the viewscreen.

					ADMIRAL GROMEK
			Greetings, Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			My compliments, Admiral Gromek.

					ADMIRAL GROMEK
			Captain, you'll soon be joined
			by a Federation special emissary
			from Starbase one five three.
			We're now transmitting the
			specifics.

	Picard looks to Data, who's checking readouts.

					DATA
				(nods to Picard)
			We are receiving.

					ADMIRAL GROMEK
			The rendezvous will be a bit
			tricky, so it's imperative you
			reach the intercept point on
			schedule.

					PICARD
			Understood. And -- the mission?

					ADMIRAL GROMEK
			The envoy will fill you in. You
			are to cooperate fully.

					PICARD
			Can you give me any details?

					ADMIRAL GROMEK
			Negative.

					PICARD
			Admiral, I find it difficult to
			prepare for a mission I know
			nothing about.

					ADMIRAL GROMEK
				(softening)
			I sympathize, Jean-Luc, but
			Starfleet Command considers this
			a top-security matter.

	The admiral permits herself a thin smile.

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE        8.

6A   CONTINUED:

					ADMIRAL GROMEK (cont'd)
			After the envoy's briefed you,
			I think you'll understand our
			caution. Gromek out.

	Gromek's image VANISHES from the viewscreen.

7    OMITTED

8    NEW ANGLE

					RIKER
			Data, what ship is carrying the
			envoy?

					DATA
			The envoy is not aboard a
			starship.

					PICARD
			Indeed?

					DATA
			Apparently there were no starships
			available at Starbase
			one five three. The emissary is
			aboard a class eight probe.

	Surprised reactions from the group.

					RIKER
			A class eight probe is just over
			two meters long!

					PICARD
				(thinking)
			True, Number One. But if the
			sensors and transmitters were
			removed and life-support
			installed, there would be just
			enough space for one person.

					RIKER
			And those probes are designed to
			go warp nine.

        STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE        9.

8    CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(nods)
			By sending the probe to meet us
			rather than diverting the
			Enterprise to the starbase, they
			have saved us six point one hours.

					PICARD
			Obviously Starfleet feels that
			time is of the essence.

					RIKER
			Yes, but still... to seal someone
			up inside a Class Eight Probe and
			then just launch it off...
				(shakes his head)
			Hell of a way to transport a
			Federation dignitary.

					PICARD
				(to Clancey)
			We'll need an intercept course
			with pin-point accuracy. The
			probe carrying the emissary has
			no means of navigation...

					RIKER
				(finishing the thought)
			... so if we don't catch it on the
			first try, we'll have to chase
			it.

9    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	zooming along at high warp.

10   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. Geordi is now at his bridge Engineering
	Station; O'BRIEN is looking over Geordi's shoulder.
	The two of them study readouts.

					RIKER
			Data -- if we project our course
			past the rendezvous coordinates,
			what lies ahead?

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE       10.

10   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			As far as I can determine, sir
			-- very little. There are four
			colonies in the Boradis system,
			and nine other outposts scattered
			throughout the sector.

	Geordi turns to Picard.

					GEORDI
			Captain, we have a way to save
			you some time.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

					O'BRIEN
			I believe we can beam the probe
			aboard while we're still
			travelling at Warp Nine.

					RIKER
				(a low whistle)
			Quite a trick.

					GEORDI
			Right -- at warp speed it's
			nearly impossible to get a solid
			transporter lock. But if we
			caught the probe with a tractor
			beam...

					RIKER
				(catching on)
			We could use the tractor beam to
			focus the transporter.

					GEORDI
			Exactly.

					PICARD
			Risks?

					GEORDI
			None to the emissary. There's
			a chance the probe could break
			free... then we'd have to find
			it and start over.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE       11.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			So it's a gamble.
				(a beat)
			Odds, gentlemen?

					GEORDI
			Twenty to one it'll work.

	O'Brien nods agreement. Picard makes up his mind:

					PICARD
			Make it so.

									CUT TO:

11   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving at high warp.

12   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before, except that Geordi and O'Brien are no
	longer present.

					CLANCEY
			Coming to three-one mark one-one-three.

					DATA
			We should now be on a precisely
			parallel course with the probe.

					PICARD
			Increase to warp eight point nine.

					CLANCEY
			Eight point nine -- aye.

					PICARD
			Full sensors, aft.

					WORF
			Scanning...

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving at just under Warp Nine.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE       12.

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			I have it, sir. Bearing zero-five
			mark two-three-one; velocity warp
			nine.

	Clancey has it on her console as well:

					CLANCEY
			I see it.

					PICARD
			Adjust speed to intercept.

15   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Still at warp nine. In the distance behind the
	Enterprise, a point of light -- the probe -- appears
	and gains on the Enterprise.

16   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Clancey's intent on her helm maneuvers.

					WORF
			Probe coming up to starboard,
			range eighty-two hundred.
			Tractor beam ready.

					PICARD
				(to com panel)
			Mister La Forge?

16A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'Brien makes a final adjustment on the transporter
	panel. Geordi checks readouts on a wall panel.

					GEORDI
			Transporter ready, Captain.

17   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the probe "pulls up alongside" to starboard as the
	stars streak past at warp nine.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE       13.

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Range now seventy-five hundred.

					PICARD
			Steady as she goes...

19   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the probe draws closer, slowing up relative to the
	Enterprise -- until they are both moving at warp nine
	in perfect tandem, as if joined by an invisible rod.

20   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Probe is standing abeam.

					PICARD
			Engage tractor.

21   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as a TRACTOR BEAM reaches out and grabs the probe.

22   OMITTED

23   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Geordi and O'Brien as before. In b.g., Pulaski
	ENTERS, stands by with her medical scanner.

					GEORDI
			Okay, O'Brien, they've hooked
			it -- let's reel it in.

					O'BRIEN
			Will do.
				(to com panel)
			Transporter beam locked, Captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Energize.

	O'Brien does so --

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE       14.

24   ANGLE ON THE TRANSPORTER (OPTICAL)

	as a gleaming silver probe casing MATERIALIZES.

25
thru	OMITTED
26

27   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Probe aboard, Captain.

					PICARD
			Acknowledged. Number One?

	Riker's already heading for the turbolift.

					RIKER
			I'll welcome our visitor.

	Riker EXITS into the turbolift.

					PICARD
				(to Clancey)
			Resume original course and speed.

					CLANCEY
			Aye, sir.

	The bridge crew relaxes just a bit. The tension's off.
	Picard smiles:

					PICARD
			Well done, everyone.

28   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	CLOSE on O'Brien as he touches a panel on the probe.
	The latches on the probe pop open.

29   WIDER

	to reveal Riker and Pulaski looking on as the casing
	opens automatically. (Geordi is no longer present.)

	Inside the probe is a person whose face we cannot see
	-- the head is fully covered by an oxygen helmet.
	Pulaski does a medical scan, is surprised at the
	readings.

     STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/14/89 - ACT ONE     15.

29   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Something wrong, Doctor?

					PULASKI
			I'm not sure. The readings are
			quite... interesting.

	Pulaski is about to help the envoy sit up -- but the
	envoy, not needing help, waves Pulaski aside, sits up,
	removes the oxygen helmet, and emerges from the probe
	casing.

30   NEW ANGLE

	on the envoy -- K'EHLEYR, a lovely, exotic woman,
	half-Klingon, half-human, with the appearance and
	physical strength of the former and the sardonic wit of
	the latter.

					K'EHLEYR
			I greet you. I am K'Ehleyr.

					RIKER
				(a Klingon greeting)
			nuqneH. qaleghneS.

					K'EHLEYR
				(surprised)
			You speak Klingon.

					RIKER
			A little. I am Commander Riker,
			and this is our chief medical
			officer, Katherine Pulaski.

	K'Ehleyr nods greeting.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			I hope your voyage wasn't too
			unpleasant.

					K'EHLEYR
			Klingons are not supposed to mind
			hardship.
				(breaks into a smile)
			Nonetheless -- I'm delighted to
			be out of that damned coffin.

	Riker can't help smiling in return.

     STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT ONE     16.

30   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I don't blame you.
				(re the probe)
			Not the most luxurious
			accommodations Starfleet has to
			offer...

					K'EHLEYR
			Whoever said that getting there
			is half the fun never rode in
			a class eight probe.

	Under this, Pulaski has repeated the medical scan.

					PULASKI
			How are you feeling? Your vital
			signs are rather atypical for a
			Klingon.

					K'EHLEYR
			No doubt because I am only half
			Klingon.

					PULASKI
			Oh?

					K'EHLEYR
			Yes. My father was Klingon; my
			mother was human.

	Riker and Pulaski react. This is one interesting
	lady...

									CUT TO:

31   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, TROI, Worf, and Data. The turbolift doors OPEN
	and Riker leads K'Ehleyr into the lounge.

					RIKER
			Captain, I'd like to present
			Special Federation Emissary
			K'Ehleyr.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard. I'm Jean-Luc
			Picard.
				(introducing)
			Counselor Troi, Lieutenant
			Commander Data, and --

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/14/89 - ACT ONE    16A.

31   CONTINUED:

	Picard turns to introduce Worf -- and a big grin
	spreads across K'Ehleyr's face.

					K'EHLEYR
			Worf! So this is where you've
			been hiding. I told you we'd meet
			again!

	Worf is anything but pleased to see K'Ehleyr. His
	surprise turns to resentment.

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			Aren't you going to greet me?

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT ONE       17.

31   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			I have nothing to say to you.

					K'EHLEYR
			Haven't changed a bit, eh? Well,
			I missed you, too.

	On the surprised faces of our crew -- and the indignant
	face of Worf, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT TWO       18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

32   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Streaking across space at warp eight.

33   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf, and Data are at the
	conference table. K'Ehleyr is all business.

					K'EHLEYR
			Two days ago, Starbase three three six
			received an automated
			transmission from a Klingon ship,
			the T'Ong.
				(a beat)
			That ship was sent out over
			seventy-five years ago.

					RIKER
			When the Federation and the
			Klingon Empire were still at
			war...

					K'EHLEYR
			The message was directed to the
			Klingon High Command. It said
			only that the T'Ong was returning
			home and was about to reach the
			"awakening point."

					PICARD
			Which suggests that the crew was
			in cryogenic sleep for most of
			the long voyage.

					K'EHLEYR
			Exactly.

					RIKER
			And when the crew is revived...

					K'EHLEYR
				(nods)
			... we'll have a ship full of
			Klingons who think the war is
			still going on.

     STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/12/89 - ACT TWO     19.

33   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			So our task is to find the ship,
			and tell the Klingons we are no
			longer at war.

					RIKER
			Why us? A Klingon ship would have
			been a better choice.

					K'EHLEYR
			A Klingon ship -- the P'rang --
			is on its way, but it's two days
			behind us. That may be too late.

					TROI
			Why too late?

					RIKER
			Because the T'Ong's crew is about
			to awaken within striking range
			of a dozen Federation outposts.

					DATA
			There are thirteen colonies
			with minimal defenses in that
			sector...

					K'EHLEYR
				(nods)
			Nice ripe targets for a Klingon
			warship.

					TROI
			And you believe you can convince
			these Klingons that humans are
			now their allies?

					K'EHLEYR
			No. Not a chance.

	Everyone is surprised.

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			If you ask me, talking will be
			a waste of time. Klingons of that
			era were raised to despise humans.
				(shrugs)
			We'll try diplomacy. But I
			promise you -- it won't work.
			And then you'll have to destroy
			them.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT TWO       20.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

	Everyone is taken aback -- except Worf.

					PICARD
				(calmly)
			No.

					K'EHLEYR
			No? Captain, these Klingons are
			killers. You'll have no choice.

					PICARD
			Find me another choice. I want
			some options -- and I want them
			before we encounter the Klingon
			ship.
				(to Worf)
			Lieutenant, I'm assigning you to
			help the emissary. Dismissed.

	K'Ehleyr smiles, but Worf is anything but pleased.

34   OMITTED

35   NEW ANGLE

	as Riker, Troi, K'Ehleyr, and Data get to their feet.

					TROI
				(to K'Ehleyr)
			I'll escort you to the guest
			quarters.

	Troi and K'Ehleyr EXIT, followed by Data and Riker.
	Worf and Picard are the last ones to leave. Worf is
	uncharacteristically hesitant. Picard picks this up.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant?

					WORF
			Sir... I suggest Commander Riker
			or Data would better serve Special
			Emissary K'Ehleyr.

					PICARD
			Are there personal reasons you
			don't want the assignment?

					WORF
			Yes.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT TWO       21.

35   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Any professional reasons?

					WORF
				(after a beat)
			No.

	Picard gives Worf a measured look: "need I say more?"
	Worf thinks it over, then:

					WORF (cont'd)
			I withdraw my request, Captain.

					PICARD
			Good.

	Worf EXITS.

36   INT. CORRIDOR

	Troi and K'Ehleyr walk, deep in conversation.

					TROI
			I didn't know it was possible
			for a human and a Klingon to
			produce a child.

					K'EHLEYR
			Actually, the DNA is compatible
			-- with a fair amount of help.
				(a grin)
			Rather like my parents.

	Troi smiles.

					TROI
			I know exactly what you mean.
			My father was human... and my
			mother was Betazoid.

					K'EHLEYR
				(brightens)
			Really! It was the other way
			around for me -- my mother was
			human.
				(a beat)
			You must've grown up like I did
			-- trapped between cultures.

     STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/14/89 - ACT TWO     22.

36   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I never felt trapped -- I felt
			fortunate. I experienced the
			richness and diversity of two
			worlds.

					K'EHLEYR
				(shakes her head in
				 wonder)
			Perhaps you got the best of
			each...

	They reach the guest quarters.

37   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	Troi leads K'Ehleyr into the chamber.

					K'EHLEYR
			Myself, I think I got the worst
			of each.

					TROI
				(with a smile)
			I doubt that.

					K'EHLEYR
			Oh, yes. Having my mother's sense
			of humor is bad enough -- it's
			gotten me into plenty of trouble.

					TROI
			And your Klingon side?

					K'EHLEYR
			That, I keep under tight control.
			It's like a terrible temper --
			it's not something I want people
			to see.

					TROI
			Why hide it? We all have
			tempers...

					K'EHLEYR
			Not like mine. Sometimes I feel
			there's a monster inside me,
			fighting to get out.

					TROI
			And that frightens you.

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/14/89 - ACT TWO    22A.

37   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			Of course it does. My Klingon
			side can be terrifying... even
			to me.

					TROI
			Yet it gives you strength. It's
			part of you.

					K'EHLEYR
				(smiles)
			That doesn't mean I have to like
			it.

	Troi smiles in return.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT TWO       23.

38   INT. TACTICAL ROOM

	Worf is alone, sitting at a library computer. K'Ehleyr
	breezes in. She's freshened up, changed clothes, and
	is even more attractive than before. Worf, all
	business, doesn't even look at her.

					WORF
			You are late.

					K'EHLEYR
			Sorry. Had to make myself
			beautiful.

					WORF
			I fail to understand why.

					K'EHLEYR
			Worf, we're alone now. You don't
			have to act like a Klingon
			glacier. I don't bite...
				(teasing)
			... well, that's wrong; I do bite.

					WORF
				(ignoring)
			Shall we proceed with our assigned
			duties?

					K'EHLEYR
				(moving closer)
			I haven't even had a proper
			welcome.

					WORF
			I would prefer to keep this
			professional.

					K'EHLEYR
				(gives it right back)
			"I fail to understand why."

					WORF
			And I feel no need to explain.

					K'EHLEYR
				(needling)
			Oh, go ahead. Tell me. It's
			because you find me irresistible,
			isn't it? You always have.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT TWO       24.

38   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Did you come on board the
			Enterprise to work, or to discuss
			your pointless fantasies?

	K'Ehleyr smiles. She's getting under his skin.

					K'EHLEYR
			You just won't open up, will you?
			Come on -- what happened to the
			Worf I met on Samrin's Planet?

					WORF
			He became a Starfleet lieutenant.

					K'EHLEYR
			Oh, is that it? Starfleet Academy
			turned you into a robot? You
			won't make me believe that.

					WORF
			I have no wish to make you believe
			anything.

					K'EHLEYR
			Perhaps you have changed. You
			weren't this aloof six years
			ago... or don't you remember?

					WORF
			There is nothing wrong with my
			memory.

					K'EHLEYR
			Well, there's something wrong with
			the rest of you. You're not even
			looking at me.

					WORF
			I am familiar with your
			appearance.

					K'EHLEYR
			And it gives you no pleasure to
			see me again?

	Worf is silent.

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			It isn't as if we tried it and
			it didn't work, you know. You
			never gave it a chance.

     STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT TWO     25.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			I never?

					K'EHLEYR
				(sly)
			I mean, as I see it, we have
			some... unfinished business, you
			and I.

	Worf turns, looks her full in the face.

					WORF
			Not as far as I'm concerned.

39   ON K'EHLEYR

	It's as if he slapped her face. Worf turns back to
	the console, punches up a screen:

					WORF
			According to the library computer,
			the captain of the T'Ong is
			K'Temoc. But there is nothing
			regarding the ship's mission.

					K'EHLEYR
				(indifferent)
			So?

					WORF
			You're not interested in why the
			ship was sent out?

					K'EHLEYR
				(shrugs)
			Probably some secret military
			objective.

					WORF
			Perhaps, but we have no evidence
			of that --

					K'EHLEYR
			Why else would there be no record
			of the mission?

					WORF
			The records may simply have been
			lost.

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT TWO    25A.

39   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			In any case, what does it matter?
			Our concern is the present -- the
			possible threat.

					WORF
			And to contend with that threat,
			we need information.

	They're both getting irritated with one another.

					K'EHLEYR
			We have all the information we
			need.

					WORF
			That is foolish. Knowing their
			mission might help us understand
			them --

					K'EHLEYR
				(cutting him)
			There's nothing to understand!
			They're Klingons! They'll attack!
			In their minds, we're the enemy
			-- and there's no way we're going
			to talk them out of that!

					WORF
			I do not appreciate being
			interrupted.

					K'EHLEYR
				(getting angry)
			And I don't appreciate wasting
			my time.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT TWO       26.

39   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			We were instructed to come up with
			options --

					K'EHLEYR
			There aren't any! The
			assignment's hopeless!

					WORF
				(strained patience)
			There are always options.

					K'EHLEYR
			Oh, are there? Tell me: whatever
			happened to that wonderful
			Klingon fatalism of yours?

					WORF
			My experience aboard this ship
			has taught me that most problems
			have more than one solution.

					K'EHLEYR
			Starfleet hasn't improved you
			one bit. You're as stubborn as
			ever!

					WORF
				(losing his temper)
			Are you going to carry out your
			duties or aren't you?

					K'EHLEYR
				(also exploding)
			All right! I will!

	She puts her fingers to her temples, closes her eyes
	as if "thinking," holds that pose for two seconds,
	then:

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			Upon due consideration of the
			problem and careful examination
			of all possible "options" -- my
			original recommendation stands.

	She SLAPS the tabletop --

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			Meeting adjourned.

	-- and storms out.

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT TWO       27.

40   CLOSE ON WORF

	as mad as we've ever seen him, but holding it under
	tight control...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT THREE      28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

41   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	K'Ehleyr storms into the chamber, boiling with
	frustration. She stops in the center of the room,
	tries to regain control over herself -- clenching her
	fists and tensing all her muscles.

	But her Klingon half needs release -- and with one
	sudden blow, K'Ehleyr smashes her fist through a
	glass-topped table.

42   NEW ANGLE

	DOOR CHIME.

					K'EHLEYR
			Come.

	Troi ENTERS. K'Ehleyr gives her an impatient look --
	"Well?"

					TROI
			You're upset.

					K'EHLEYR
				(heavy sarcasm)
			Really! Your finely-honed
			Betazoid sense tells you that?

					TROI
			Well -- that, and the table.

	K'Ehleyr can't help a CHUCKLE.

					K'EHLEYR
			I warned you about my Klingon
			half.

					TROI
			May I make a suggestion?

					K'EHLEYR
			I thank you, Counselor. But I
			don't want any counseling.

					TROI
			Actually, I was going to suggest
			something else.

      STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT THREE      29.

42   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			Oh?

					TROI
			I find the Holodeck exercise
			programs rigorous enough to put
			my mind off most frustrations.

	K'Ehleyr smiles.

					K'EHLEYR
			And it'll keep me from wrecking
			the ship.

					TROI
			That, too...

									CUT TO:

43   INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE HOLODECK

	as K'Ehleyr approaches. She touches the Holodeck
	panel; it lights up.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Enter program.

					K'EHLEYR
			Show me the exercise menu.

44   ANGLE ON THE HOLODECK PANEL (OPTICAL)

	as text appears: a long LIST OF PROGRAMS, including a
	line "CALISTHENICS -- LT. WORF."

45   ON K'EHLEYR

	A small, humorless smile.

					K'EHLEYR
			Calisthenics program of Lieutenant
			Worf.

	After a beat:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Program complete. You may enter
			when ready.

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/12/89 - ACT THREE    30.

45   CONTINUED:

	The Holodeck DOOR OPENS, revealing a ruined, desolate
	BATTLEFIELD beyond. K'Ehleyr ENTERS the Holodeck.

									CUT TO:

46   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Clancey, a TACTICAL CREWMAN, and
	other supernumerary CREW.

					PICARD
			Status.

					DATA
			Based on the last assumed position
			of the Klingon vessel, its
			apparent trajectory, and our
			estimates of their cruising speed,
			we should be in scanner range in
			fifteen hours, eight minutes.

	Under Data's speech, Worf has ENTERED and moved to
	Tactical. The tactical crewman yields the position
	to him. Worf begins operating Tactical in a flurry of
	activity. Picard is surprised to see Worf on the
	bridge.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant?

					WORF
			Special Emissary K'Ehleyr has...
			declared a short recess, sir.
			I wish to run a full diagnostic
			test on all tactical back-up
			equipment.

					RIKER
				(puzzled)
			We just ran a full test of those
			systems.

					WORF
				(testy)
			I feel it necessary to check them
			again.

	Picard leads Worf aside for a private moment.

      STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT THREE      31.

46   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, I commend your
			diligence. However, I'm concerned
			that you're working yourself too
			hard.

					WORF
			Sir, considering the unknown
			elements we are about to face --

					PICARD
				(cuts him off)
			Lieutenant -- I order you to
			relax.

					WORF
				(tense)
			I am relaxed.
				(on his look)
			Yes, sir.

	Worf EXITS. The tactical crewman takes over the
	station. Picard crosses to Riker.

					PICARD
			I've never seen the Lieutenant
			so... unsettled.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			The Iceman's finally melting.

									CUT TO:

47   INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE HOLODECK

	as Worf approaches the Holodeck and sees from the
	Holodeck panel that it's already in use.

47A  INSERT - HOLODECK PANEL

	displaying the line: "CALISTHENICS -- LT. WORF."

47B  BACK TO SCENE

	Worf is intrigued.

      STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT THREE      32.

48   INT. HOLODECK - BATTLEGROUND

	Twilight. A shattered, desolate terrain. Rocks,
	ruins, shadows. K'Ehleyr, cat-like, moves silently
	through it. She's alert, coiled, ready for anything.
	She's wearing a Klingon glove/weapon similar to the one
	worn by Worf in "Where Silence Has Lease."

	Then, seemingly from nowhere, a massive ALIEN WARRIOR
	springs into view, charges at K'Ehleyr.

49   ON K'EHLEYR

	calmly dodging the alien's blow and smashing the side
	of her fist into the alien's face. The alien SNARLS
	and attacks again.

50   ANGLE ON WORF

	standing on the sidelines and watching with interest.

51   ON K'EHLEYR

	as the alien tries to get an arm around her throat.
	K'Ehleyr slams an elbow into its midriff, follows up
	with a lightning punch. The alien, unfazed, catches
	K'Ehleyr with a blow to her side.

52
thru	OMITTED
53

54   WIDER

	as K'Ehleyr goes berserk. Her speed doubles; her blows
	become less "scientific" and more brutal. The Klingon
	warrior in her has taken over.

	K'Ehleyr dodges an alien blow, jabs with all her
	strength -- her fist SMASHES the alien in the face.
	The alien topples like a tall tree.

55
thru	OMITTED
56

57   ANGLE TO INCLUDE WORF

	as K'Ehleyr, breathing hard, slowly turns to face him.
	Worf doesn't react, stares impassively back at her.

      STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT THREE      33.

58   ON K'EHLEYR

	A long beat as she and Worf gaze at each other. He's
	seen a side of her -- her Klingon side -- that she lets
	no one see, and she's uncomfortable.

	Then, K'Ehleyr breaks the eye contact, shrugs with
	indifference:

					K'EHLEYR
			It's not much of a program.

59   ON WORF

	The barest hint of a smile.

					WORF
			Computer. Level Two.

60   WIDER

	as suddenly the "dead" alien Warrior is back on its
	feet, joined by TWO MORE ALIEN WARRIORS; all three are
	brandishing gleaming, razor-edged swords.

	On a nearby rock are two swords; Worf and K'Ehleyr pick
	up the swords as the aliens ROAR and attack --

61   ANGLE ON THE FIGHT

	Everything we've seen is tame compared to what follows.
	Worf and K'Ehleyr turn into fighting machines --
	vicious, snarling animals whose only goal is survival.

62   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Worf and K'Ehleyr are a blur. Blades flash and CLANG.
	The aliens drop, unable to withstand the dual
	onslaught. One alien is literally sliced in half.

	And, almost before it's begun, it's over -- Worf and
	K'Ehleyr are the only ones left standing.

63   ON WORF AND K'EHLEYR

	sweaty, breathing hard, covered with grime -- but
	triumphant.

	Slowly, swords still in hand, Worf and K'Ehleyr turn
	toward one another -- eyes hard, expressions ferocious,
	blood still boiling.

      STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT THREE      34.

64   WIDER

	as Worf quite deliberately tosses his sword aside.
	K'Ehleyr raises hers in defense -- but Worf is already
	upon her, gripping her sword-arm.

	K'Ehleyr struggles, but Worf is stronger -- inexorably
	bending her arm back and making her drop the sword.

65   OMITTED

66   ON K'EHLEYR

	eyes ablaze in challenge and defiance. Worf locks his
	gaze to hers. They're almost nose to nose. A long
	beat of tense, silent communication. Then, Worf shoves
	her away.

	Her eyes never leaving his, K'Ehleyr slowly removes
	her glove, extends her naked hand to Worf.

66A  ON WORF

	Worf takes her wrist, raises her hand to his face,
	sniffs at it.

66B
thru	OMITTED
66C

66D  WIDER

	as Worf raises his hand. K'Ehleyr caresses his
	forearm, raises his palm to her face, and sniffs his
	hand and his wrist.

66E  OMITTED

66F  NEW ANGLE

	as they move closer. Except for their hands on each
	other's wrists, they have not touched, nor do they
	now... instead, they sniff at each other's hair, their
	ears, their necks. It's slow, ritualized -- and also
	instinctive, primal, animal behavior.

	Their passion mounting, Worf and K'Ehleyr release their
	grips, then extend their hands to one another.

      STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT THREE      35.

66G  CLOSE ON THEIR HANDS

	as they touch their wrists, then the heels of their
	hands together. Their fingers intertwine -- their
	palms touch -- their grips tighten -- and they savagely
	clasp hands... so tightly that their nails dig in and
	draw blood.

66H  WIDER

	Worf and K'Ehleyr violently draw each other close.
	With a low GROWL, Worf buries his face in K'Ehleyr's
	neck -- and as they fall together into the mist, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT FOUR    36.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

67   INT. HOLODECK - BATTLEGROUND

	Stillness. The distant KEENING of some alien catcreature.

	PAN to reveal Worf and K'Ehleyr, spent. Worf, eyes
	closed, is sitting cross-legged at the base of a low,
	flat rock. K'Ehleyr, sitting atop the rock, smiles
	contentedly.

					K'EHLEYR
			Some calisthenics programs are
			better than others.

	Worf, mildly surprised, opens one eye.

					WORF
			You can still make jokes?

					K'EHLEYR
			Of course I can. I still have
			enough energy for that...
				(a beat)
			You're not laughing.

					WORF
			You are most observant.

					K'EHLEYR
			You don't like people with a sense
			of humor?

					WORF
			I did not say that.

	K'Ehleyr waits, but nothing else is forthcoming.

					K'EHLEYR
				(exasperated)
			Worf, you're the perfect Klingon
			-- the ultimate minimalist. Talk
			to me!

	After a beat, Worf grudgingly elaborates:

					WORF
			I've noted that some people use
			humor as a shield... they talk
			much yet say little.

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT FOUR    36A.

67   CONTINUED:

	K'Ehleyr concedes the point.

					K'EHLEYR
			Whereas others take a simpler
			approach -- say nothing.

					WORF
				(almost apologetic)
			When one does not have the
			words...

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT FOUR    37.

67   CONTINUED: (2)

					K'EHLEYR
				(nods)
			Or is loath to speak them...

	K'Ehleyr stretches languidly.

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			Fortunately, there are other ways
			to communicate.
				(a beat)
			Why didn't we do this six years
			ago?

					WORF
			We were not ready.

					K'EHLEYR
			I was...

					WORF
				(shakes his head)
			We were both too young -- too
			unaware. We lacked commitment.

	K'Ehleyr thinks this over, nods.

					K'EHLEYR
			Perhaps we lacked courage as well.

					WORF
			No longer.

68   OMITTED

69   WIDER

	Worf gets to his feet, steps atop the rock, looks
	skyward, spreads his arms, and proclaims:

					WORF
			tlhIngan jIH.

	Suddenly alarmed, K'Ehleyr stands, gets off the rock
	as if it were a hot griddle.

					K'EHLEYR
			Wait. You can't mean -- You're
			not --

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT FOUR    37A.

69   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(simply)
			We have mated.

					K'EHLEYR
			Yes, I know -- I was there.
			But...

					WORF
			And now we must solemnize our
			union with the oath --

					K'EHLEYR
				(aghast)
			Like hell we must!

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FOUR       38.

69   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			-- and pledge that we are one
			forever.

	Worf steps off the rock, moves toward K'Ehleyr, who
	backs off.

					K'EHLEYR
			I'm not going to become your
			wife...

					WORF
			You already are.

					K'EHLYR
			Don't give me that Klingon
			nonsense.

					WORF
			You would dishonor our sacred
			traditions?

					K'EHLEYR
			They're not sacred -- they're
			absurd! Marrying you is out of
			the question for a million
			reasons...

					WORF
			None of which stopped you earlier.

					K'EHLEYR
			Worf, it was what it was!
			Glorious and wonderful and all
			that, but it doesn't mean
			anything.

					WORF
				(with disdain)
			That is a human attitude.

					K'EHLEYR
			I am human!

					WORF
			You are also Klingon!

					K'EHLEYR
			And that means we should bond for
			life?

       STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FOUR       39.

69   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			It is our way!

					K'EHLEYR
			Yours -- not mine!

70   ANGLE ON WORF

	Worf's had enough debate. He steps back atop the rock,
	spreads his arms, and restarts the ritual:

					WORF
			tlhIngan jIH!

	Worf waits. Obviously K'Ehleyr is supposed to climb
	up next to him, say the same thing. She doesn't move.

					K'EHLEYR
			I will not take the oath!

					WORF
				(a roar)
			Then this night had no meaning!
				(then, softer)
			And that, I will not believe.

	K'Ehleyr sees Worf's pain, feels his need. She's
	moved. But --

					K'EHLEYR
			Believe what you will...

	K'Ehleyr turns away from Worf and dashes off --

					K'EHLEYR (O.S., cont'd)
			Exit.

71   OMITTED

72   ON WORF

	standing alone on the rock. SOUND of the HOLODECK DOOR
	OPENING AND CLOSING O.S.

	Worf's expression is as impassive as ever. But the
	pain shows in his eyes...

									CUT TO:

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT FOUR    40.

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Zipping right along at high warp.

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Clancey, the tactical crewman,
	supernumerary at Ops.

					CLANCEY
			Approaching the coordinates.

					PICARD
			Slow to impulse.

					TACTICAL CREWMAN
			Short and long-range sensor scans
			negative, Captain.

					PICARD
			Lay in a standard search pattern.

					CLANCEY
			Search pattern laid in.

					PICARD
			Full impulse. Engage.

					RIKER
			I just hope we find them before
			they come out of their nap.

					PICARD
			Agreed. No outpost in this sector
			could defend itself against a
			Klingon warship.

75   INT. TACTICAL ROOM

	This time, it's K'Ehleyr who's working alone at the
	library computer. The DOOR OPENS, revealing Worf. An
	awkward silence.

					K'EHLEYR
			I've been working on our
			assignment... trying a few
			computer simulations.

					WORF
			Your devotion to duty is
			commendable... if belated.

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/17/89 - ACT FOUR    40A.

75   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
				(ignoring the dig)
			So far, I'm having no success.
				(a beat)
			I could use some help.

					WORF
				(stiffly)
			I am here to assist you.

	Worf steps in, revealing Data behind him. K'Ehleyr
	smiles, almost sadly.

    STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/10/89 - ACT FOUR    41.

75   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			Unwilling to be alone with me?

					WORF
			I've asked Lieutenant Commander Data to 
			help us analyze the alternatives.

					K'EHLEYR
				("oh, sure")
			An android chaperone?

					DATA
			"Android" is, of course, correct,
			but I fail to see how "chaperone"
			is applicable in this situation...

					K'EHLEYR
			Never mind. Come on in.
				(to Worf)
			I guess I can't blame you.

	Worf says nothing. He and Data take seats on either
	side of K'Ehleyr.

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
				(impulsively)
			Tell me one thing.

	Worf looks at her -- "go ahead."

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			You would have gone through with
			the oath, wouldn't you?
			Regardless of the consequences
			to our careers -- to our lives?

					WORF
			Honor demanded no less.

					K'EHLEYR
				(sighs)
			I'm sick to death of Klingon
			"honor." What do you want? Is
			honor all you care about? Don't
			you feel anything else?

76   ON WORF

	Silent and stonefaced. Maybe he doesn't know the
	answer; maybe he does and isn't telling. K'Ehleyr sees
	she's going to get nothing out of him.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FOUR           42.

76   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			No comment, huh?

	She shrugs -- "be that way." Data, mystified by all
	this, looks from one to the other. K'Ehleyr picks up
	on Data's confusion.

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
				(to Data)
			Poor android. Which behavior do
			you find more perplexing -- human
			or Klingon?

					DATA
			At the moment, I would be hard
			pressed to choose.

					K'EHLEYR
				(sardonic)
			So would I.

	K'Ehleyr takes a breath, gets businesslike.

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			Okay. When we locate the T'Ong,
			there are two possibilities.
			First --

									MATCH CUT TO:

77   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Same ANGLE on K'Ehleyr, with Worf nearby -- but now
	Picard, Riker, Troi, and Geordi are present, listening.
	(Data is not present.)

					K'EHLEYR
			-- we find the ship before it
			reaches the "awakening point."
			In that case, we could simply keep
			the crew asleep.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			Is that feasible?

					GEORDI
				(nods)
			We can beam an away team onto the
			T'Ong and override the cryogenic
			controls.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FOUR           43.

77   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			Then we await the arrival of the
			Klingon ship P'rang...

					TROI
			... so that when the T'Ong's crew
			awakens, they're surrounded by
			their fellow Klingons.

					RIKER
			That would be ideal.

					K'EHLEYR
			But there's the second
			possibility... that the crew of
			the T'Ong has already revived.

					GEORDI
			They discover they're in
			Federation territory -- and they
			attack the nearest outpost.

					TROI
			Are we sure they'll attack?

					RIKER
			We don't even know what the
			T'Ong's mission was.

					TROI
			It may have been a scientific
			voyage.

					K'EHLEYR
				(with a smile)
			Klingons of that period -- doing
			research for its own sake?

					RIKER
			The point is, they may not be
			warlike.

					K'EHLEYR
			The point is that this is beside
			the point. These are Klingons...
			at war with us. Whatever their
			mission was -- once they see a
			Federation target, they'll attack.

					PICARD
			Could the T'Ong be disabled rather
			than destroyed?

         STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/12/89 - ACT FOUR        44.

77   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			We could probably knock out their
			warp engines without damaging the
			rest of their ship...

					K'EHLEYR
				(shaking her head)
			That would gain you nothing.
			Disable the ship, and K'Temoc will
			destroy it himself.

	Picard looks to Worf for confirmation.

					WORF
				(nods)
			Klingons do not surrender.

					K'EHLEYR
			Face it -- if we don't reach the
			T'Ong before its crew wakes up,
			you have no alternatives.

78   ON PICARD

	getting to his feet.

					PICARD
			I will not accept that. There
			must be a way to make the Klingons
			listen. If we can only convince
			them --

	Picard is interrupted by a HALL from the bridge:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we have detected a ship,
			bearing three-one-six mark
			forty-two, extreme sensor range.

					PICARD
			Plot an intercept course. And
			go to Yellow Alert.

	Picard and the group EXIT the Observation Lounge.
	Geordi EXITS out the far door.

79   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Clancey's at Conn; N.D. CREW, including the tactical
	crewman, at other stations.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FOUR           45.

79   CONTINUED:

	K'Ehleyr, Riker, and Worf ENTER and take their
	stations. Data yields the center chair to Picard,
	sits down at Ops.

					WORF
			Shields are up.

					K'EHLEYR
			Better lock on phasers. This may
			be the only chance you get.

	Picard ignores her.

					CLANCEY
			Intercept course laid in.

					PICARD
			Hold this position. Let's see
			if they've spotted us.
				(to Data)
			Magnification one hundred.

80   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	upon which is a vision from the past -- the eighty-year-old
	KLINGON BATTLE CRUISER T'ONG.

					PICARD
			Mister Data?

					DATA
			Sensors show lifeforms aboard,
			sir, but I am unable to ascertain
			if they are awake or dormant.
				(checks a reading)
			However, the vessel's propulsion
			systems are inactive, so I would
			hypothesize that the crew is
			asleep --

	And without warning, the T'Ong FIRES upon us --

81   NEW ANGLE

	as the bridge is SHAKEN by the attack. RED ALERT comes
	on automatically.

					DATA
			However, I could be in error.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FOUR           46.

81   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Shields holding.

82   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as the T'Ong SHIMMERS and DISAPPEARS from the screen.

					RIKER
			They've cloaked themselves.

83   NEW ANGLE

	as K'Ehleyr matter-of-factly turns to Picard.

					K'EHLEYR
			Well, Captain -- you had your
			chance.

	PUSH IN on Picard's grave expression as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FIVE           47.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

84   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Clancey as before. RED
	ALERT continues. Geordi is now present; he TURNS ON
	his bridge Engineering Station.

					GEORDI
			Transfer Engineering to bridge.

					PICARD
			Can you find them?

					GEORDI
				(working at the station)
			I think so. Those old shields
			weren't a hundred percent
			efficient at blocking gamma-ray
			output. If I can tune the sensors
			to a particular band of...
				(jubilant)
			There! Got 'em! Transferring
			coordinates to helm...

					PICARD
				(to Clancey)
			Intercept. Warp two.

					CLANCEY
			Warp two, sir.

					K'EHLEYR
			Captain -- let them die like
			Klingons... in battle. They
			deserve that much.

	Worf steps forward.

					WORF
			Captain... I have another option.

	Picard and the others react to Worf's calm assertion.

85   OMITTED

86   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving at warp two.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FIVE           48.

87   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before, except that Worf and K'Ehleyr are no longer
	present. The tactical crewman is at Worf's station.

					DATA
			The T'Ong has changed course to
			three-two mark eight-one. They
			are increasing to warp three.

					RIKER
			Standard evasive maneuver.

					PICARD
			Helm -- stay with them.

	Clancey makes a helm adjustment.

					CLANCEY
			Yes, sir.

					DATA
			The T'Ong is now on a heading of
			four-one mark one-one-three...
			accelerating to warp five.

					RIKER
			They're making a break for it.

					PICARD
			Overtake. Warp eight.

					CLANCEY
			Aye.

					PICARD
			Put us right in their path and
			come to a full stop.
				(to Tactical)
			Full power to shields.

					TACTICAL CREWMAN
			Full power, sir.

87A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming out of warp and stopping.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FIVE           49.

87B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			We've thrown down the gauntlet...
			let's see if they pick it up.

					DATA
			They are slowing to impulse --

88   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	On the screen, the star field SHIMMERS -- and the T'Ong
	APPEARS as it drops its cloaking. It FIRES phasers at
	us --

89   NEW ANGLE

	as the bridge is SHAKEN slightly by the attack.

					TACTICAL CREWMAN
			Phaser hit on forward shields.
			No damage.

					DATA
			The T'Ong is attempting to flank
			us.

					PICARD
			Compensate.

90   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as the T'Ong FIRES a photon torpedo --

91   NEW ANGLE

	as the torpedo hits, SHAKING the ship a bit more.

					TACTICAL CREWMAN
			Photon torpedo hit. Shield number
			two weakened... firming up now...
			No damage.

					RIKER
			I think we've piqued their
			curiosity by now...

         STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/14/89 - ACT FIVE        50.

91   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Agreed. Let's give them the
			chance to look their enemy in the
			face.

	Picard turns to look offscreen. We don't see who he's
	addressing:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Ready, Lieutenant?
				(then to Tactical)
			Open a hailing frequency.

					TACTICAL CREWMAN
			Hailing frequency open, sir.

92   OMITTED

93   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	motionless, facing the T'Ong.

94   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as the image of the T'Ong is replaced by a view of the
	T'ONG BRIDGE. K'TEMOC, the captain, is a formidable
	warrior who commands his ship with a typical Klingon
	iron first. A FIRST OFFICER and another KLINGON CREWMAN
	are in the b.g.

	The Klingons all react with surprise. K'Temoc leaps
	to his feet --

					K'TEMOC
			What --

95   ANGLE ON THE ENTERPRISE COMMAND CHAIR

	The captain of the Enterprise is a Klingon! Worf, in
	full Klingon captain regalia, sits in the command chair
	glaring at K'Temoc.

	Next to Worf is K'Ehleyr, similarly in full Klingon
	uniform.

	Picard and Riker are not visible, but Data, Clancey,
	Geordi, and the tactical crewman are at their stations.

         STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/14/89 - ACT FIVE       50A.

95   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(imperious)
			Captain K'Temoc -- have you lost
			your mind? Halt your ship and
			drop your shields.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FIVE           51.

96   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The Klingon crewmen are stunned. So is K'Temoc, but
	he keeps a lid on it and blusters back to Worf:

					K'TEMOC
			What treachery is this? By whose
			authority?

97   ANGLE ON WORF (OPTICAL)

	Worf gives K'Temoc a look as if K'Temoc were a two-year-old
	challenging a parent.

					WORF
			I am Worf, commanding the
			Enterprise. It is you who have
			committed an act of treason --
			by firing upon this ship.

98   INTERCUTS -- WORF AND VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

					K'TEMOC
			I have standing orders to fire
			on all Federation ships. We are
			at war.

					WORF
			You fool. Did it not occur to
			you that the war would be over
			by now?

					K'TEMOC
			I have no proof of that.

					WORF
			Trust your eyes! Or is your brain
			still stuck in its long slumber?

					K'TEMOC
			How can I be sure this is not a
			Federation trick?

	Worf SIGHS. Why must underlings make life difficult?

					WORF
			Captain, as you are new to this
			century, I have tried to be
			patient. But I will tolerate no
			further insubordination. Drop
			your shields immediately.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FIVE           52.

98   CONTINUED:

					K'TEMOC
				(still belligerent)
			And if I refuse?

					WORF
			Then die in ignorance. I can
			waste no more time on you.
				(to Tactical)
			Phasers to full power.

					TACTICAL CREWMAN
			Aye, sir.
				(does so)
			Phasers ready. Target locked.

99   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	On the screen, K'Temoc plays his last card:

					K'TEMOC
			You dare not destroy us. We have
			been on a crucial mission by order
			of the Klingon High Command...

	Worf, the Iceman, impassively raises his hand as a
	signal to fire.

					WORF
			Has the T'Ong dropped its shields?

					TACTICAL CREWMAN
			No, sir.

					WORF
				(with a shrug)
			Very well. Fire all phasers --

					K'TEMOC
			Wait!

	K'Temoc crosses his arms and gently bows his head.

					K'TEMOC (cont'd)
				(to first officer)
			Lower the shields.
				(to Worf)
			I yield command of the T'Ong to
			you, Captain Worf. Long live the
			Klingon Empire.

	Worf is deadpan, indifferent.

         STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/14/89 - ACT FIVE        53.

99   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			A wise decision, Captain.
			Commander K'Ehleyr will board your
			ship and take command. The
			Klingon cruiser P'rang will soon
			arrive and escort you home.
				(almost an afterthought)
			And, Captain --

					K'TEMOC
			Yes?

					WORF
			Welcome to the twenty-fourth century.

	And with that, the Enterprise viewscreen returns to
	the exterior view of the T'Ong. RED ALERT ENDS.

100  ANGLE ON WORF (OPTICAL)

	As Picard and Riker approach from o.s. The mood is
	jubilant. Worf stands.

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			I return command of the ship to
			you, Captain.

					PICARD
			Thank you and congratulations,
			Lieutenant. A very fine first
			command. Well done.

	Worf nods a silent acknowledgement.

					GEORDI
			That's all, Worf? Just a nod?

	Worf is again unflappable.

					RIKER
			How did you like command?

	Worf looks at the crew, then back at the captain's
	chair.

					WORF
			Comfortable chair.

         STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/14/89 - ACT FIVE        54.

100  CONTINUED:

	Everyone but Worf smiles.

									CUT TO:

101  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	K'Ehleyr and Worf ENTER.

					WORF
				(to O'Brien)
			One to beam aboard the T'Ong.

	O'Brien acknowledges with a nod and punches in the
	coordinates.

					O'BRIEN
			All set.

					WORF
			I relieve you.

	O'Brien opens his mouth to say something, changes his
	mind -- Worf's expression makes it clear he wants to be
	alone.

					O'BRIEN
			Yes, Lieutenant.

	And O'Brien exits.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FIVE           55.

102  NEW ANGLE

	Worf turns to face K'Ehleyr. They treat each other in
	the most formal manner -- perhaps as a way of easing
	the separation.

					WORF
			The Klingon vessel P'rang will
			rendezvous with you in three days.

					K'EHLEYR
			In the meantime, I'll begin the
			assimilation of these Klingons
			to our era.

	A silent look. Is that all?

					WORF
			Is there anything else you
			require?

					K'EHLEYR
			No. Nothing else.

	K'Ehleyr takes a step towards the transporter, stops
	and turns back to face Worf.

					K'EHLEYR
			Damn you, Worf. You'd let me go
			without saying another word,
			wouldn't you?

					WORF
			What needs to be said?

					K'EHLEYR
			Nothing. Everything. We're about
			to go our separate ways again.

					WORF
			And that disturbs you?

					K'EHLEYR
				(takes a breath)
			Yes, it does.

	She moves closer to him.

         STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - REV. 4/12/89 - ACT FIVE        56.

102  CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			I hid the truth from you. Last
			night did have meaning.
				(a beat)
			I was tempted to take the oath
			with you. That scared me. I've
			never had such strong feelings
			toward anyone.

					WORF
				(after a beat)
			Nor have I.

	K'Ehleyr's stunned. From Worf, that's quite an
	admission.

					K'EHLEYR
			Then it was more than just a point
			of honor.

	Worf's silence is eloquent.

					K'EHLEYR (cont'd)
			Maybe someday, when our paths
			cross again, I won't be as easy
			to get rid of.

	K'Ehleyr and Worf extend their hands, touch palms, and
	clasp -- a gentle version of the passionate handclasp
	they shared in the Holodeck.

					WORF
			K'Ehleyr... I will not be complete
			without you.

	A long beat. Then, K'Ehleyr steps onto the transporter
	pad.

103  ON WORF

	Perhaps to cover his sorrow, his face bears something
	with a close resemblance to a smile...

104  ON THE TRANSPORTER PAD (OPTICAL)

	as K'Ehleyr DEMATERIALIZES.

           STAR TREK: "The Emissary" - 4/10/89 - ACT FIVE           57.

105  CLOSE ON WORF

	as his face returns to the more familiar unemotional
	expression of -- the Iceman.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END                             





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "Peak Performance" 
                          #40272-147 
                              
                          Written by 
                         David Kemper 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Robert Scheerer 


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                   2ND REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                        APRIL 17, 1989
 

        STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Peak Performance" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             SIRNA KOLRAMI
                RIKER              
                DATA               
                PULASKI            FERENGI-TSA
                TROI               BRACTOR
                GEORDI             TACTICIAN
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                ENSIGN BURKE       
                ENSIGN NAGEL       
                N.D. CREWMEMBERS   

        STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Peak Performance" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE       USS HATHAWAY
          
              MAIN ENGINEERING         KREECHTA
              CORRIDOR
              WORF'S QUARTERS          BRASLOTA IV
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              TEN-FORWARD
          
            USS HATHAWAY
              BRIDGE
              ENGINE ROOM
          
            KREECHTA
              (VIEWSCREEN P.O.V. ONLY)

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Peak Performance" 
                      
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              KOLRAMI                cole-ROM-ee
              ZAKDORN                ZACK-dorn
              KREECHTA               CREECH-tah
              NAGEL                  NAY-gull
              BRASLOTA               brass-LOW-tah
              TARLOW                 tar-low
              YAROOPA                yah-RUE-pah
              KUMEH                  koo-mah
              STRATEGEMA             strata-JAY-mah
              GRENTHEMEN             grenth-ah-men

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "Peak Performance"                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Shuttle coming in.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42923.7.
			We are en route to the Braslota
			System, site of the first
			Starfleet battle simulation.
			Joining the Enterprise as observer
			and mediator is the Zakdorn Master
			Strategist, Sirna Kolrami.
			Despite misgivings, I have agreed
			to Starfleet's request that we
			take part in these wargame
			exercises.

2    OMITTED

3    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	DATA is at Command, supernumeraries at Conn and OPS,
	and WORF and ENSIGN BURKE confer at Tactical. All
	heads turn as the forward turbolift opens and RIKER and
	KOLRAMI, a slender weasel-like creature, ENTER and
	cross to the Observation Lounge.

3A   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

					PICARD
				(rising, extending his
				 hand)
			Mister Kolrami -- Captain Jean-Luc
			Picard. Welcome aboard.

					KOLRAMI
			Captain. I bring greetings from
			those at Starfleet Command.

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - TEASER    2.

3A   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Would you care to be shown to your
			quarters?

					KOLRAMI
			I require little rest, Captain.
			I would prefer to commence our
			mission.

	Picard and Riker share a glance -- "pushy little guy,
	isn't he?"

3B   INT. BRIDGE

	Worf crosses to Data.

					WORF
			Despite their reputations, this
			Zakdorn does not appear to be a
			very formidable warrior.

					DATA
			In the game of military
			brinksmanship, individual
			physical prowess is less
			important than the perception of
			a species as a whole. For over
			nine millennia potential foes have
			regarded the Zakdorns as having
			the greatest innately strategic
			minds in the galaxy.

					WORF
			And no one is willing to test that
			perception in combat.

					DATA
			Exactly.

					WORF
			Then the reputation means nothing.

4    INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	A magnificent view of the galaxy surrounds them as they
	take their seats at one end of the table. Kolrami keys
	the screen, and the DIAGRAM of a solar system appears.

      STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/18/89 - TEASER      3.

4    CONTINUED:

					KOLRAMI
			The Braslota System. In orbit
			around the second planet is the
			eighty-year old Starcruiser,
			Hathaway.
				(nodding at Riker)
			He is still your choice?

					PICARD
			Commander Riker will captain the
			Hathaway.

					KOLRAMI
				(to Riker)
			You will have forty-eight hours
			to ready the vessel before the
			Enterprise attacks.

					RIKER
			And we'll be experiencing actual
			battle conditions?

					KOLRAMI
			Correct. Engineering will
			disconnect the Enterprise's
			weapons and link the system with
			the modified laser-pulse beam.
			All "hits" will be recorded
			electronically. If the computer
			registers "damage," it will react
			accordingly -- shutting down the
			affected areas for the appropriate
			"repair" time. Additional
			questions?

	Riker and Picard share a look and shake their heads.

					KOLRAMI
			Captain Picard, I understand that
			you initially resisted Starfleet's
			request for this simulation.

					PICARD
			Yes.

					KOLRAMI
			May I know why?

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/25/89 - TEASER   3A.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Starfleet is not a military
			organization. Our purpose is
			exploration.

					KOLRAMI
			Then why am I here?

					PICARD
			Because with the Borg threat,
			I have decided that my officers
			and I need to hone our tactical
			skills.

					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - TEASER    4.

4    CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			In a crisis situation, it is
			prudent to have several options.

					RIKER
			I still prefer brains over brawn.
				(to Kolrami)
			I think it's a waste of
			effort to test our combat skills
			-- it's a minor province in the
			make-up of a starship captain.

					KOLRAMI
			Your objection is noted. Let us
			hope your distaste for the
			exercise will not affect your
			strategic abilities.

	There is a moment as Riker absorbs the words and the
	underlying contempt with which they were delivered.

					RIKER
			Mister Kolrami, when I agree to
			do a thing. I do it.
				(to Picard, lighter)
			Care to surrender now, Captain?

	Picard gives Riker a warm, small smile, then looks to
	Kolrami as if to say, "see what a hell of a fellow he
	is?" Off their various expressions --

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT ONE      5.

					ACT ONE

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Plying deep space at impulse.

6    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, PULASKI, and Kolrami are
	present. Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops. Burke at
	Tactical.

					PICARD
			Well, Number One, you are allowed
			a complement of forty. Select
			whom you will. Save Data, who
			will serve as my first officer
			in your absence.

	Before Riker can respond, Kolrami jumps in -- leaving
	Pulaski slightly taken aback by his rudeness.

					KOLRAMI
				(to Picard)
			I had envisioned you defining the
			crew.

					PICARD
			On my ship, the leader of an away
			team has total control of the
			mission. If you want to judge
			"leadership" -- why not start at
			the beginning?

	Kolrami sagaciously nods his assent, eyeing Picard as
	if he, too, were under scrutiny.

					KOLRAMI
			Very well, Captain.

	With a curt bow, he glides to the turbolift and
	disappears.

					PULASKI
			My, what a charmer.

					PICARD
				(admonishingly)
			Now, Doctor...

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT ONE   6.

6    CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Captain, he needs an attitude
			adjustment.

					DATA
			The Zakdornian culture is replete
			with self-assuredness and
			confidence. It is seldom
			undeserved. For example, Kolrami
			is a third level grand master at
			the game of Strategema.

	Fine, but it doesn't make Pulaski feel any better.

7    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi and an ASSISTANT toil at aligning the warp
	engine's dilithium chamber.

					GEORDI
				(giving directions)
			Another millimeter... little
			more... there! Excellent.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Lieutenant.

	Geordi straightens to find Riker looking on.

					GEORDI
			Commander.

					RIKER
			You've heard of the simulation
			aboard the Hathaway?

	As they talk, Goerdi takes Riker on a walking tour of
	Engineering, checking "this" here, tweaking "that"
	there.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir, and the best of luck
			to you. I've researched the old
			Avidyne engines -- archaic by our
			standards, very touchy.

					RIKER
			Anticipating the worst, do you
			think it can be whipped into shape
			in forty-eight hours?

      STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/18/89 - ACT ONE      7.

7    CONTINUED:

	Geordi stops walking and hefts a tool kit.

					GEORDI
				(smiling broadly)
			I've taken the liberty of packing
			a few necessities.

	At this, Riker breaks into a grin, also.

8    INT. ENTERPRISE - WORF'S QUARTERS

	The room has been modified into a Klingon haven. The
	lighting is subdued with a ruddy overtones. There is
	a powerful scupture of a Klingon man, bare to the waist
	taming a horse-like beast with a long snaking neck, and
	two twisted horns springing from above each eye.

	Worf is seated at his desk working on a model of an
	antique Klingon sailing vessel.

	A CHIME signals someone is at the door.

	It startles Worf, and he breaks the masts on his ship.
	A rumble of fury.

					WORF
			Enter!

	The door opens and Riker steps in, looking around
	curiously. This is his first time in here.

					RIKER
			Am I disturbing you?

					WORF
			Just finishing, Commander.

	Worf opens a drawer, and sweeps the ship into it.
	Shuts it firmly.

					RIKER
			"Interesting" quarters.

					WORF
			Thank you.

      STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT ONE      8.

8    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You know of the simulation. What
			do you think?

					WORF
			Waste of time.

					RIKER
			It's just designed to be an
			exercise.

					WORF
			Useless. If there is nothing to
			lose -- no sacrifice -- then there
			is nothing to gain.

					RIKER
				(playing him)
			You mean -- besides "pride."
				(caught his attention)
			Well, it's a good thing in this
			case, because I probably don't
			have a chance.

					WORF
				(alien concept)
			There is always a chance.

					RIKER
			Slim. The Hathaway's most
			sophisticated weapon-systems --
			even in a computer mock-up --
			can't hope to defeat the
			Enterprise.

					WORF
			Still...

					RIKER
			Worf... when you're out-gunned,
			out-manned, and out-equipped --
			what else do you have left?

					WORF
				(long beat)
			Guile.

					RIKER
			Join me.


      STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT ONE      9.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			The honor is to serve.

	Riker allows himself another smile -- this crew is
	pulling together nicely.

9    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Zooming along at impulse.

10   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker ENTERS to find Picard in the Command Chair, Data
	to his right, Pulaski on his left, Wesley at Conn,
	Burke at Tactical, and Kolrami examining Science One.

					PICARD
			Begin long-range scanning of all
			sectors within three light years
			of Braslota.
				(seeing Riker)
			How is your crew shaping up?

					RIKER
			It's complete, but I would like
			to request an addition.

					PICARD
				(playing along)
			Anyone in mind?

					RIKER
			With your permission, I would like
			Acting Ensign Crusher aboard for
			educational observation.

	Picard nods. Riker, in turn, gives Wesley a "c'mon"
	head move. Wesley's enthusiasm can hardly be muted as
	he leaps from the Conn -- to be quickly replaced by
	a CREWPERSON.

					RIKER
				(as if an afterthought)
			Oh... since we have some time
			before reaching Braslota --
				(deferentially to
				 Kolrami)
			I was hoping that you would agree
			to play me in a game of Strategema.

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/24/89 - ACT ONE   10.

10   CONTINUED:

					KOLRAMI
			Although I am intrigued by the
			audacity of your request, I can't
			fathom why you wish the encounter.

					RIKER
			I enjoy a challenge.

					KOLRAMI
			Very well, an opponent of "limited
			dimensions" can often be quite
			diverting.

					RIKER
			Thank you.

11   INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR - TRACKING

	Geordi and Riker on their way to Ten-Forward.

					GEORDI
			So you're going to beat him?

					RIKER
			Nope.

					GEORDI
			Oh, then it's going to be a close
			one.

					RIKER
			No.

					GEORDI
			But you have got a chance?

					RIKER
			Nah.

					GEORDI
				(a little sarcastic)
			Are you planning to show up?

					RIKER
			Sure, Kolrami is the best at
			Strategema. To even get to play
			him is a privilege.

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/25/89 - ACT ONE   11.

11   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Other than you being privileged,
			is there anything else I can
			look forward to?

					RIKER
			Nope.

					GEORDI
			This is going to be exciting.

12   INT. ENTERPRISE - TEN-FORWARD

	Riker and Kolrami are seated at opposite ends of a
	large table. Worf helps Riker prepare for the game
	while Troi performs the same function for the Zakdorn.

13   ANGLE - GEORDI, DATA AND PULASKI

					PULASKI
			Against an opponent of approximate
			skill -- Strategema can last well
			over one thousand moves.

					GEORDI
			I wouldn't bet on us being here
			that long.

13A  ANGLE ON WORF AND RIKER

					WORF
				(confiding to Riker)
			I have wagered heavily in the
			ship's pool that you will take
			him past the sixth plateau.

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT ONE   12.

13A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What if I don't?

					WORF
			I will be... irritated.

	During the above, each contestant inserts his
	fingertips into METALLIC RECEPTACLES (think overly-long
	thimbles).

14   DATA, GEORDI AND PULASKI - TROI JOINS THEM

					DATA
			Forever curious, this urge to
			"compete."

					PULASKI
			It's a human response, that inborn
			craving to gauge your capabilities
			through conflict.

					DATA
			Doctor, there are other ways to
			challenge oneself.

					PULASKI
			Perhaps... but they all lack a
			certain -- thrill!

					TROI
			Data, sometimes humans find it
			helpful to have an outsider set
			the standard by which they're
			judged.

					DATA
				(catching on)
			To avoid deceiving oneself.

					PULASKI
			Maybe you should challenge
			Kolrami to Strategema.

					DATA
				(surprised)
			Why?

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT ONE   13.

14   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Because when someone is that smug,
			you occasionally have to deflate
			them just a little.

					GEORDI
			Yeah, Data, I'd like to see your
			neural-flecks tear him down a peg.

					DATA
			To what end?

	Reactions from the humans. Once again the toaster
	isn't "getting" it.

15   WORF (OPTICAL)

	presiding over the contest.

					WORF
			Computer -- actuation positions
			for Strategema.

	A base containing the digital counter sits on the
	table.

					WORF
			Ready?

	Riker nods. Kolrami nods.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Begin!

	Wow! "Thimble"-encased fingers twitch and goggled-eyes
	shift. Correspondingly, the holographic cone springs
	to incredible life. Breathtaking! Impossible to
	follow or explain, Strategema nonetheless presents an
	awesome spectacle even to those who have seen it
	before.

	Wondrous! Gases swirl, pinpoints move, grids bend and
	sway, sparks and "lightning" streaks fly! And above,
	the counter begins to register: 001, 002, 003, 004,
	005...

	VARIOUS ANGLES show the crew reacting to the unfolding
	marvel... 016, 017, 018, 019...

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT ONE   14.

15   CONTINUED:

	... 021, 022, 023, ... Suddenly, startlingly abrupt,
	the images freeze! It's as if Strategema died. No one
	moves, no one breathes, no one reacts. Stunned
	silence.

					PULASKI
			That's it?

	Riker slowly removes the goggles from his head.

					RIKER
				(numb admiration)
			I'm afraid so.

					PULASKI
			But... but you only made
			twenty-three moves.

					RIKER
			Yes.
				(to Kolrami)
			Congratulations.

	Off Kolrami's smug smile and Riker's expression --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT TWO   15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

16   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving in synchronous orbit with an unlit, eighty
	year-old starship around a dusty orange planet.

17   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The dark, lifeless Hathaway dominates the Main
	Viewer. Picard, Riker, Data, Burke at Tactical,
	supernumeraries at all other stations, and Kolrami are
	in attendance. The Zakdorn periodically makes notes
	on a PADD.

					PICARD
				(keeping it light)
			Commander Riker --
				(re: Hathaway)
			There is your next challenge.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Away team assembled and ready to
			transport, Commander.

					PICARD
				(playful)
			Until we test our mettle on the
			field of honor.

	He extends a hand, and Picard and Riker shake.

					RIKER
				(with a grin)
			I may get over there and want to
			come right home.

	Kolrami sniffs at this display of levity.

					PICARD
				(chuckles)
			Good luck, Number One... Captain.

					KOLRAMI
			The simulation will commence in
			forty-eight hours.

	As Riker EXITS.

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT TWO   16.

18   INT. U.S.S. HATHAWAY - BRIDGE - DARK

	As Riker, Worf, Geordi, Wesley, and Ensign Nagel
	(female) ENTER. They take a moment to familiarize
	themselves with the surroundings as Geordi moves to an
	old style panel, studies it for a moment, and presses.
	AUXILIARY LIGHTS snap on, revealing --

19   AN UNHOLY MESS

	Panels have been ripped out, science stations gutted,
	etc. This ship does not look like it will fly. Riker
	steps down to the captain's chair in the DIM LIGHT as
	the others move to check out various stations.

					WORF
			Not good.

					RIKER
			Oh, Mister Worf, you're wrong.
			It's fantastic... and it's ours
			--

	Riker sits and indicates the seat beside him.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Mister Worf.

	Worf reacts and glances at Geordi.

					WORF
			Sir, Lieutenant La Forge is a
			superior officer. The honor
			should be his.

					RIKER
			Worf, this is a battle simulation,
			and you're our tactical officer.
			Mister La Forge and I agreed, you
			need to be at my side.

					GEORDI
			And if the engine room is anything
			like the bridge, I'm going to have
			my hands full.

	Worf nods and sits. Riker scans the instrument arm of
	his chair for the proper panel.

     STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/25/89 - ACT TWO     16A.

19   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Attention crew of the USS
			Hathaway -- this is your captain.
				(boy, he likes the sound
				 of that)
			I can promise you that two days
			from now we will have missed a
			lot of sleep. But with your skill
			and your stamina, we'll have this
			old lady ready to fly.
				(hard beat)
			I want hourly progress reports
			from every station. Riker out.

20   INT. HATHAWAY - POV - ENGINE ROOM - DIM LIGHTING

	A disaster area of proportions as to make the bridge
	look comfy.

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT TWO   17.

20   CONTINUED:

	The impulse engines have several main pieces
	disconnected, and the warp drives are virtually
	terminal -- having been raped of dilithium crystals.

21   REVERSE

	of the open-mouthed Wesley, and the deeply concerned
	Geordi, who slowly lowers his tool-carrier to the
	floor.

21A  INT. HATHAWAY - BRIDGE

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			It's a real mess down here, but
			we'll get to work on it.

					RIKER
			I'm sure you'll perform your
			usual miracle.

22
thru	OMITTED
24

25   INT. HATHAWAY - ENGINE ROOM - DIM LIGHTING - CONTINUOUS

	Wesley toils in the empty dilithium crystal chamber,
	Geordi puts the finishing touches on the
	patched-together impulse engines. Geordi presses a
	panel and the impulse engines SPRING TO LIFE, filling
	the ship with a healthy HUMM and THROB.

									CUT TO:

25A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE HATHAWAY (OPTICAL)

	establishing the two in proximity. Suddenly the
	Hathaway's lights come up.

26   INT. HATHAWAY - BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Nice work, Geordi, now what's
			the possibility for warp drive?


   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/25/89 - ACT TWO   18.

26A  INT. HATHAWAY - ENGINEERING (INTERCUT AS NECESSARY)

					GEORDI
			There are only minute dilithium
			fragments left in the holding
			clamps. And even if we had intact
			crystals, there's no anti-matter
			to fuel the drive.

					RIKER
			Any recommendations?

					GEORDI
			No, sir.

					WESLEY
			We don't have a prayer.

					RIKER
				(thoughtful beat)
			Would you care to transfer back to
			the Enterprise, Mister Crusher?

					WESLEY
				(quickly)
			No, Sir!

					RIKER
				(gentler)
			Remember Wes, the purpose here
			is to improvise. It's the effort
			that counts.

	Geordi gives Wesley a playful "have you learned your
	lesson" look.

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT TWO  18A.

27   OMITTED

28   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Data are seated. Pulaski ENTERS from the
	aft turbolift. Burke is at Tactical, supernumeraries
	at Conn and Ops.

					PICARD
			Open.

29   THE MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Switches from an exterior of the Hathaway to Riker on
	the bridge of the Hathaway. Worf and Nagel are
	effecting repairs in the background.

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT TWO   19.

29   CONTINUED:

					KOLRAMI
				(to Picard and Riker)
			I believe the rules are understood
			by all.

					PICARD
			The weapons conversion, Lieutenant
			Burke?

					BURKE
				(pressing a panel)
			Complete, Captain.

					WORF
				(on viewer)
			Signal received... locked on.

					RIKER
			She's really been stripped down,
			Captain.

					KOLRAMI
			The only offensive systems you
			need will be simulated by
			computer.

					RIKER
			What's the Zakdornian word for
			"mismatch?"

					KOLRAMI
			Challenge! We do not whine about
			the inequities of life.
				(off taken-aback looks)
			And how you perform in a
			"mismatch" is precisely what
			interests Starfleet. After all
			--
				(a look to Picard)
			-- when one is in the superior
			position, one is expected to win.

					PICARD
			Screen off. Data, you have the
			bridge.

	Picard EXITS to his Ready Room as Kolrami moves to
	Data.

     STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/18/89 - ACT TWO     20.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					KOLRAMI
			Lieutenant Commander Data -- I
			am intrigued by your challenge.

	Data turns, puzzled.

					KOLRAMI
				(continuing)
			Doctor Pulaski informed me of your
			desire to play a game of
			Strategema.

	Data becomes aware of all other eyes on the bridge
	waiting for his reaction.

					DATA
			But I have expressed no such
			interest.

	Pulaski hurries down to join them. She knows that
	Data's honesty is about to blow her beautiful plan.

					PULASKI
			What Commander Data means is that
			he would never have had the nerve
			to ask you himself, but I know
			he is very interested in pitting
			his skill against yours.

	Data has learned enough about humans to know this is a
	moment to keep his mouth shut.

					KOLRAMI
			Play a machine? Why should I wish
			to?

					PULASKI
			I don't blame you. It's no fun
			going into a game when you know
			you're going to lose.

					KOLRAMI
			But I wouldn't lose, and now
			you're no doubt going to make
			me prove it to you.

	She turns to Data who is standing like he's been
	stuffed.

					PULASKI
			Come on, Data, you can't let that
			pass.

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT TWO   21.

29   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			Indeed I...

	He eyes Pulaski's expression. He also hasn't lived
	among humans this long, and not developed a strong
	sense of self-preservation.

					DATA
				(continuing lamely)
			...Cannot.

					KOLRAMI
			Then you will play for the honor
			of your ship.

	Kolrami EXITS.

					PULASKI
			Honor of the ship. It's your
			reputation that's on the line.

	HOLD ON Data's expression.

     STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/25/89 - ACT TWO     22.

30
thru	OMITTED
31

32   INT. HATHAWAY - BRIDGE

	Riker and Worf confer. Nagel works in the b.g.

					WORF
			With my knowledge of the
			Enterprise's security override,
			we may be able to convince the
			sensors that an enemy ship is
			approaching. Their instruments
			would "lie" to them.

					RIKER
			If you can pull that off, Mister
			Worf, it might just give us the
			edge we're looking for.

					NAGEL
			But what about the viewscreen?

					WORF
			If I am successful, the computer
			will project a false image of the
			enemy ship on the main viewscreen.

					RIKER
			And unless they run to a window
			and look out....

					NAGEL
				(jovially)
			... They're going to fall for it!

33
thru	OMITTED
34

35   INT. HATHAWAY - ENGINEERING

	Wesley and Geordi are on their stomachs, peering into
	the currently empty anti-matter warp drive chamber.

					WESLEY
			The lining is still smooth, and
			we ought to be able to do
			something with the dilithium chips
			we scavenged.
				(looks at Geordi)

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/25/89 - ACT TWO  22A.

35   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Sure the system is functional,
			but without antimatter what
			difference does it make?

     STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/25/89 - ACT TWO     23.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

	Wesley's face goes tight with concentration.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Geordi, I have to return to the
			Enterprise.

					GEORDI
			Wes, we've only got thirty-two
			hours.

					WESLEY
				(as he exits)
			This is important.

					GEORDI
			This isn't?
				(re the engines)

36   INT. HATHAWAY - BRIDGE

	Wesley ENTERS from the turbolift, Worf is pointing out
	a section of science station to Nagel.

					WORF
			Attempt the routing bypass here!
			If it works, they will be
			surprised.

					NAGEL
			Where'm I gonna get the
			opti-cable?

	Worf reaches a giant hand upwards and grabs several
	fiber-wires dangling from the ceiling. With a mighty
	YANK, they come free amidst showering dust and
	material.

					WORF
			Anywhere.

	Wes crosses to Riker at the command chair.

					WESLEY
			Sir, I left an experiment running
			on the Enterprise. May I go back
			and shut it down?

					RIKER
				(a little distracted)
			It's that important?

     STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT TWO     24.

36   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			It has to be monitored. And it
			is my final grade in plasma
			physics.

	Off Riker's frown, and Wesley's too casual expression:

37   INT. ENTERPRISE - TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Troi helps Data prepare for Strategema. Opposite,
	Kolrami is set, waiting. Pulaski smiles with
	match-maker satisfaction while other CREWMEMBERS look
	on.

					DATA
				(re: Pulaski)
			In the present context, what did
			she mean by, "Bust him up?"

					TROI
			Doctor Pulaski, in her own way, is
			instructing you to take the
			shortest route to victory.

					DATA
			As opposed to what?

	Lieutenant Burke stands before the participants, who
	both signal their readiness.

					BURKE
			Begin!

	As before, Strategema unfolds in shimmering glory! The
	counter registers 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 --

	Troi, Pulaski and the others watch with interest as the
	pace accelerates -- Data and Kolrami build to a furious
	crescendo of jerking fingers and head feints.

	096, 097, 098, 099, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106,
	
	107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114115116117118119
	
	120121122123124125126127128129130131132133 --

	The counter suddenly stalls at 133! Without a word
	being spoken, it quickly becomes unambiguous to all
	that Data has been defeated!

     STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/18/89 - ACT TWO     25.

37   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
				(stepping forward, awed)
			I can't believe it. The
			"computer" was beaten by flesh
			and blood.

					TROI
				(delicate)
			You advanced quite far against
			such a worthy opponent.

					KOLRAMI
				(overly gracious)
			Thoroughly enjoyable, Mister Data.
			I am at your disposal for a
			rematch.

	Data rises and shakes his outstretched hand.

					DATA
			Thank you, but there would be no
			point.

					PULASKI
			How can you lose? You're supposed
			to be infallible!

					DATA
			Obviously I am not.

	Off Data's expression --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT THREE    26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

38   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard is in the Command Chair, while Kolrami sits to
	his left. Burke is at Tactical, supernumeraries at
	Conn and Ops. Data is conspicuously absent.

					BURKE
			Message from the Hathaway, sir.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	The Main Viewer reveals Riker on the older ship's
	bridge.

					RIKER
			I'd like to request permission
			for Ensign Crusher to reboard the
			Enterprise, Captain.

					PICARD
			Why?

					RIKER
			Apparently he was in such a hurry
			to be part of the away team, he
			left several critical experiments
			unattended.

	Picard looks to Kolrami, since this concerns the
	simulation.

					PICARD
			Have you any objection?

					KOLRAMI
			He should be escorted, and have
			no contact with anything save his
			research.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Permission granted.
				(to Burke)
			Mister Burke, handle that.

	Burke EXITS --

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT THREE    27.

38   CONTINUED:

					KOLRAMI
				(an aside to himself,
				 but loud enough for
				 Picard to hear)
			I saw no sense in Riker choosing
			him anyway -- he is just a
			non-commissioned child.

	Though irritated, Picard holds his tongue --

39   INT. ENTERPRISE - ENGINEERING - TIGHT ON ANTI-MATTER
	CONTAINMENT DEVICE

	The magnetic chamber is round, about the size of a
	human head -- a clear orb with a snowball-sized piece
	of anti-matter suspended in the center. Long,
	intricately-cabled pieces of clear tubing extend out
	from opposite sides of the orb -- generating the force
	which keeps the anti-matter from escaping and wreaking
	havoc. Attached to the end of the tubes are
	finger-friendly handles.

	TWO VERY CAREFUL HANDS now wrap themselves around these
	grips. WIDEN to reveal Wesley -- in the company of
	Ensign Burke -- delicately maneuvering the orb from
	his personal experimental station.

	Throughout this scene Wesley is talking just a little
	too much. Nervous chatter as he tries to cover that
	he's doing a naughty. Burke is equally anxious to be
	back on the bridge.

					WESLEY
			I can't believe I forgot about
			this. Good lesson not to let
			excitement cloud your thinking.

					BURKE
			Yeah.

					WESLEY
			This is really delicate ... I
			spent six weeks setting it up.

					BURKE
			Lot of work.

	A beat as Wes studies the gizmo.

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT THREE  28.

39   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Oh, no. It's ruined.

					BURKE
			That's too bad. Look, is this
			going to take much longer?

					WESLEY
			I have to dispose of it safely...
			This is really volatile... I
			better beam it off the Enterprise
			and leave it particalized.

					BURKE
			Fine, let's just do it.

	Wesley crosses to a panel

					WESLEY
			I'll transfer the coordinates to
			the Transporter Room.

	Off Wesley's secret little smile as we CUT TO:

39A  INT. HATHAWAY - ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi is hard at work with his back to the gizmo as
	it MATERIALIZES. It falls onto its side with a CLUNK.
	Geordi looks over his shoulder and gapes at the gizmo.

40   OMITTED

41   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	The crew is hard at work, watched over by Picard and
	Kolrami.

					PICARD
			Where is Commander Data?

					BURKE
			He has temporarily removed himself
			from bridge duty, sir.

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT THREE    28A.

41   CONTINUED:

					KOLRAMI
				(admiration)
			Your crew is excellently trained,
			Captain. A tribute to your
			leadership. Though I doubt their
			extensive preparation will be
			needed.

					PICARD
			How so?

					KOLRAMI
			I do not expect "Captain" Riker
			to present much of a challenge.

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/25/89 - ACT THREE  29.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Mister Kolrami -- may I speak with
			you in private?

	Kolrami's look is of acquiescence and genuine
	innocence.

42   INT. ENTERPRISE - PICARD'S READY ROOM

	No sooner has the door closed behind Kolrami when --

					PICARD
			I would like to know the root of
			your prejudice for my
			second-in-command.

					KOLRAMI
			Captain, I don't --

	Picard's upraised hand ends that bit of bull-stuff.

					PICARD
			Mister Kolrami -- you have been
			nothing but denigrating and
			abusive of Commander Riker since
			boarding this ship. I should like
			an explanation.

					KOLRAMI
			Having studied William Riker's
			file prior to this assignment --
			I have found him wanting.

					PICARD
			In what regard?

					KOLRAMI
			His record is exemplary, but as
			you well know, a starship captain
			is not manufactured -- he, or she,
			is born from inside -- from the
			character of the individual.
				(beat)
			My interviews have revealed a man
			who displays circumstantially
			inappropriate joviality, belying
			the seriousness of his station.

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT THREE  30.

42   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(ice frosting the words)
			Don't confuse style with intent.
			Only a fool would question
			Commander Riker's dedication to
			Starfleet and the men and women
			under his command. Riker is the
			finest officer I have ever served
			with.

					KOLRAMI
			We shall see if your faith is well
			founded.

					PICARD
			The test is if a crew will follow
			where Commander Riker leads. His
			joviality is the way he creates
			that loyalty. And I'll match his
			command style against your
			statistics anytime.

	Off their cold stares --

42A  INT. ENTERPRISE - DATA'S QUARTERS (FROM SCENE 47)

	Data is viewing the wall monitor on which incalculable
	amounts of technical information fly by at incredible
	rates of speed. There is a CHIME.

					DATA
			Come in, please.

	Troi ENTERS.

					TROI
				(softly)
			Data?

	Data freezes the computer screens.

					DATA
			Counselor. Is something wrong?

					TROI
			That was going to be my question.

	There is a moment of silence. If he were human, Data
	would try and wriggle off the hook. But he's not.

 STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT THREE 30A.

42A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			With my repository of knowledge,
			I expected to perform better
			against a humanoid life-form.

					TROI
			Some of our greatest advances have
			come from analyzing failure.
			While it can be ego-bruising --

					DATA
			Counselor -- I do not have an
			"ego."

	Troi is floundering. She uses her empathy to counsel,
	and she can read nothing of Data, and she knows
	intellectually that he doesn't really "feel" anything.
	She tries again.

					TROI
			Yes... well, a loss... can be
			disheartening --

					DATA
			Counselor -- I do not have a --

					TROI
			Data! There are two ways to
			handle defeat. You can lose
			confidence or you can learn from
			your mistakes.

					DATA
			That is what troubles me. I made
			no mistakes.
				(beat; very matter of
				 fact)
			Hence, I have conducted a
			diagnostic check of all of my
			programs, and now I am cross-checking
			with the ship's computer.

					TROI
			Is all of that necessary?

 STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT THREE 30B.

42A  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			I believe so. I have proven to
			be vulnerable, and at the present
			time, skepticism must be awarded
			my deductions.

					TROI
			That is why you haven't been on
			the bridge.

					DATA
			Yes, the captain would be ill
			advised to rely upon my judgement.

					TROI
			Data, I think you're really
			overreacting. I'm sure you're
			all right.

					DATA
			I, however, am not sure.

	He resumes his research and Troi EXITS.

43   OMITTED

44   INT. HATHAWAY - ENGINEERING

	Riker ENTERS to find Geordi and Wesley hard at work
	installing the orb in the anti-matter chamber.

					RIKER
			What's that?

					WESLEY
			My experiment from the Enterprise.

					RIKER
				(a little suspicious)
			Wes?

					WESLEY
			It dealt with high-energy plasma
			reactions --
				(points to the globe)
			-- with anti-matter.

	It's clicked for Riker.

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT THREE    31.

44   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You went back to the Enterprise
			just to get this... Wes, you
			cheated.

					WESLEY
			No, sir. You told me to
			improvise.

	Riker struggles to hold the stern fatherly mien, but it
	cracks, and he breaks into a broad grin.

					GEORDI
				(grinning)
			The hard part's gonna be
			calibrating the thermal curve
			required to start a controlled
			reaction.

					RIKER
			Assuming you can -- can you
			regulate the reaction?

	Wesley steps over to --

45   INSERT - DILITHIUM CRYSTAL CLAMPS

	Just barely visible -- wedged into the fingers of the
	clamps -- are MINUTE CHIPS of the valuable mineral.

					WESLEY (O.S.)
			There's just enough crystal to
			do it.

46   BACK TO SCENE

					WESLEY
			We plan to channel the reaction
			through the chips.

					GEORDI
				(smiling broadly)
			Are we good?

					RIKER
				(impressed)
			Better than good. Great.
			Brilliant.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT THREE  32.

46   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (Cont'd)
				(almost to himself)
			This is going to be fun.
				(back to business)
			Carry on.

	Riker EXITS.

47   OMITTED

47A  INT. ENTERPRISE - DATA'S QUARTERS

	Data is still viewing the wall monitor. There is a
	chime.

					DATA
			Come in, please.

	Pulaski ENTERS.

					PULASKI
			All right, Data, enough of this.

					DATA
			Doctor?

					PULASKI
			How long are you going to sit
			sulking like Achilles in his tent?

					DATA
			I am running diagnostic --

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT THREE 33-34.     

47A  CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			You might be able to sell Troi
			with that story, but not me.
			You're smarting because you got
			beat. Well, it happens.

					DATA
			No, Doctor, this is not ego. I
			am concerned about giving the
			captain unsound advice.

	Pulaski looks at his earnest expression, and softens.
	She realizes he really is deeply confused.

					PULASKI
			I wish I'd never maneuvered you
			into playing that damn game. I'm
			sorry.

					DATA
			For what? It is done, and perhaps
			just as well. This has indicated
			that I am damaged in some fashion.
			I must find the malfunction.

	He returns to his analysis, and Pulaski, after a last
	look at him, EXITS.

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT THREE    35.

48   OMITTED

49   INT. HATHAWAY - ENGINEERING - CONTINUOUS

	Geordi, Wesley and their TEAM are hard at work. Riker
	ENTERS.

					RIKER
			The simulation begins in one hour.

					GEORDI
			You'll have warp drive, Captain,
			though it may not be what you
			expected.

					RIKER
			I'd say that calls for an
			explanation.

					GEORDI
			Sir, we'll be able to give you
			warp one...
				(a glance to Wesley)

					WESLEY
			-- for just under two seconds.

					RIKER
				(making the best)
			Well, not enough for an escape
			but used as a surprise, sufficient
			for gaining a strategic advantage.

					GEORDI
			Sir, all of this is "theoretical."

					RIKER
			And if the theory fails to pay
			off?

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/19/89 - ACT THREE    36.

49   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Ever driven a Grenthemen Water
			Hopper?

					RIKER
			Yes.

					GEORDI
			Ever popped the clutch?

					RIKER
			You're telling me we'll stall
			the Hathaway.

					WESLEY
			... and the Enterprise will waltz
			over and pulverize us.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/25/89 - ACT FOUR  37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

50   OMITTED

50A  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard, seated at his desk, stares in frowning
	amazement at Troi and Pulaski. Their expressions are
	serious and intent.

					PICARD
			Now, let me see if I fully
			understand this. You're
			suggesting that Commander Data
			is suffering from a profound loss
			of confidence, and you feel that
			only I can restore the balance.

					TROI
			Yes, sir.

					PULASKI
			Both Deanna and I have tried,
			Captain, and we're not getting
			through to him.

					PICARD
			Don't you think you both might
			be overreacting? Data is not
			capable of the emotions you are
			assigning to him.

					PULASKI
			The effect is the same whether
			it's caused by human emotions or
			android algorithms. Data's not
			on the bridge, and I don't think
			he's going to be on the bridge
			until we find some way to address
			his problem.

					PICARD
			I am less than an hour away from
			a battle simulation, and I must
			handhold an android?

					PULASKI
			The burdens of command.

	Off Picard's expression as we CUT TO:

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FOUR  37A.

50B  INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	As before -- Data hard at work. There is a CHIME.

					DATA
			Come in, please.

	Picard ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Commander, I require your presence
			on the bridge.

					DATA
			Captain, with all due respect,
			perhaps it would be better if you
			choose another to serve as your
			first --

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Data, you are my first officer.

					DATA
			I have not been able to isolate
			the problem. I might make a
			mistake.

					PICARD
			Yes, you might. But that does
			not alter your duty -- to this
			ship, and to me.
				(a beat)
			Do you know how to formulate a
			premise?

					DATA
			Yes.

					PICARD
			Then formulate one now: How do
			I handle Riker and the Hathaway?
			I'll await your answer on the
			bridge.

	Picard starts to exit then looks back.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Commander, it is possible to
			commit no mistakes -- and still
			lose.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/25/89 - ACT FOUR  37B.

50B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(strong beat)
			That is not a weakness. That is
			"life".

					DATA
			Thank you, Captain, I believe I
			understand.

					PICARD
			And Data, leave the hesitation
			and self-doubt in your quarters.

	Data shuts off the monitor, rises, and follows Picard
	as they EXIT.

50BA	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

50C  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Troi and Data.

					DATA
			I have several examples of
			Commander Riker's battle
			technique. At the Academy, he
			calculated a sensory blind spot
			on a Tholian vessel and hid
			within it during a battle
			simulation. And as a lieutenant
			aboard the Potemkin, his solution
			to a crisis was to shut down all
			power, and hang over a planet's
			magnetic pole, thus confusing his
			opponent's sensors.

					TROI
			And from these specifics, what
			general conclusion can you
			extrapolate?

					DATA
			Only twenty-one percent of the
			time does he rely upon traditional
			tactics.

	Data is up, pacing slowly.

  STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/25/89 - ACT FOUR  37C.

50C  CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing)
			So the captain must be prepared
			for extreme cunning.
				(pausing as a new
				 thought intrudes)
			Counselor, Commander Riker will
			assume that we have made this
			analysis, and knowing that we know
			his methods, he will alter them.
				(a new equally bad
				 thought)
			But knowing that we know that he
			knows that we know he might choose
			to return to his usual pattern.

					TROI
			You're over-analyzing. Human
			nature cannot be denied.
				(a beat)
			What kind of man is Commander
			Riker?

					DATA
			He is a fighter.

					TROI
			Yes.

					DATA
			The weaker his position, the more
			aggressive will be his posture.

					TROI
			And he won't give up.

					DATA
			Then despite whatever logical
			choices he is offered, he must
			be --

					TROI
			-- The man that he is. Yes.

					DATA
			Is that a failing in humans?

					TROI
				(rising)
			You'll have to decide that for
			yourself.

	They EXIT.

    STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/25/89 - ACT FOUR    37D.

51   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard stands in front of his chair, Data seated at his
	side, Kolrami hovering nearby. Burke is at Tactical,
	supernumeraries at Conn, Ops, and other stations.

					PICARD
			Screen on.

	The Main Viewer shows Riker resplendent on his
	bridge.

					PICARD
			The hunt begins, Number One.

					RIKER
				(playful bravado)
			We're ready -- just remember,
			Enterprise -- Captain Riker has
			never lost.

	The two leaders smile and nod affectionately as Kolrami
	presses a button on his computer.

					KOLRAMI
			Begin!

					PICARD
				(to Conn)
			Screen off. Set course
			two-two-three mark two-five-seven,
			full impulse power. Initiate
			Kumeh maneuver.

51A
thru	OMITTED
53

54   INT. HATHAWAY - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	as they monitor, on a screen, a graphic simulation of
	the Enterprise moving behind a planet.

					GEORDI
			The Kumeh maneuver -- why are they
			starting out with such a
			recognizable ploy?

					RIKER
			He's teasing -- wants us to reveal
			our tactics on his terms. Worf?

     STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT FOUR     38.

54   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Counter with Talupian stratagem
			on instrument sighting.

					RIKER
			Agreed. Three-quarters impulse,
			full on my command. Ensign Nagel,
			maximum shields.
				(to Worf)
			Mister Worf, prepare your little
			surprise.

	Worf moves swiftly to join Nagel at the rear station.

55
thru	OMITTED
57

58   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL) - CONTINUOUS

					PICARD
			Course three-one-seven mark
			seven-three. Present minimal
			aspect. Ready warp one, optimal
			spread on simulated torpedoes.

	The Hathaway is on the main screen.

					BURKE
				(urgent alarm)
			Captain -- Romulan warship
			approaching fast from astern!

					PICARD
			What the -- ?!

					BURKE
			He came from nowhere, sir!

					PICARD
				(standing; to Conn)
			Bring us about, Ensign -- maximum
			shields!

					DATA
			Disengage modified beams.

	We go to Red Alert. As we swing around, a ROMULAN
	WARSHIP fills the viewscreen.

         STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/19/89 - ACT FOUR         39.

58   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Weapon-systems full -- lock on!
			Open a hailing frequency.

					BURKE
			I can't, sir.
				(chagrined)
			There's nothing there.

	In that instant, we hear the incessant SQUEAL of
	electronic "hit" after electronic "hit."

59   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL) - CONTINUOUS

	The Hathaway (spatially "behind" Enterprise) is firing
	beam after beam at the bigger ship.

60   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Picard realizes he's been had! Picard presses a button
	and Red Alert is cancelled.

					PICARD
			Warp three, evasive!
				(the "scores" stop)
			Disengage weapons, re-engage
			modified beam.

					KOLRAMI
			He is quite good.

					PICARD
			He is the best!

					DATA
			Computer reports simulated damage
			to several aft decks. Repair time
			three-point-six days.

					BURKE
			How did he do that?

					PICARD
			Mister Worf must have overridden
			our sensor codes and played some
			holographic games. Data, input
			a new code.
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/19/89 - ACT FOUR         40.

60   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			Attack posture, circumvental
			attitude. Prepare beams for
			photon mode.

					BURKE
				(to himself)
			Bye-bye, Hathaway.

61   INT. HATHAWAY - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Their delight is infectious, it leaps off the screen.

					WORF
			Computers report heavy damage to
			Enterprise, sir.

					WESLEY
			They're moving off. Why not go
			after them?

					RIKER
				(not buying it)
			Because they're not through coming
			after us! Geordi, Wesley --
			prepare warp jump.

					GEORDI
				(nervous)
			There are no guarantees here, sir.

					RIKER
			There never are, Lieutenant. I'm
			going to trust your expertise.

	Geordi and Wesley glance at one another -- what the
	hell!

					RIKER
				(continuing; a true
				 captain)
			Secure your stations, gentlemen.
			Stand by for my signal.

62   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

					PICARD
			Ready photon torpedoes.

         STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/19/89 - ACT FOUR         41.

62   CONTINUED:

					BURKE
			Captain, sensors picking up a
			Ferengi warship closing at warp
			five.

					PICARD
			Did you input that new code?

					BURKE
			Yes, sir!

					PICARD
			Mister Worf -- I didn't give you
			enough credit, continue the
			simulation.

	ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!

	Wham! Wham! Wham! Wham! The Enterprise is jolted
	off her gyroscope by massive hits from the real Ferengi
	craft. The INTERCOM EXPLODES in a tangle of crosstalk
	as the ship goes to Red Alert.

					PICARD
			Divert all power to shields!

					DATA
			Sever modified beams, engage
			phasers and target!

					PICARD
			Stay between the Hathaway and the
			Ferengi!

63   INT. HATHAWAY - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Incredible tension.

					NAGEL
			That's no ghost attacking the
			Enterprise. That's real!

					WORF
			We must assist, sir!

					RIKER
			With what?! We have no offensive
			weapons!

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FOUR      42.

63   CONTINUED:

	The chilling reality of their situation is reflected in
	the faces of the crew.

64   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL) - CONTINUOUS

	On viewer, a vicious Ferengi warship hurls attack after
	attack at our perspective. Picard tries to maintain
	order while the Red Alert continues. The pace
	quickens, overlaps!

					PICARD
			Where are my weapons?

					BURKE
				(taut)
			Unavailable, sir! We cannot
			disengage the modified beams --
			the connections have been fused!

					KOLRAMI
			We must retreat!

					PICARD
			Unacceptable! I have crew on the
			Hathaway.

	On the Main Viewer, the Ferengi have stopped
	firing.

					DATA
			Captain, the Ferengi have broken
			off their attack.
				(to Burke)
			Drop shields. Transport the away
			team aboard.

					BURKE
			Transporter functions gone, sir!

					DATA
			Shields reduced to one-fifth
			intensity.

					KOLRAMI
			Use their moment of indecision
			to escape!

					PICARD
			I have forty crewmembers --

         STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/19/89 - ACT FOUR         43.

64   CONTINUED:

					KOLRAMI
			-- Who should be sacrificed to
			save a thousand! Acceptable
			tactical losses, considering the
			circumstances.

					PICARD
			Not to me!
				(to Burke)
			Notify Starfleet -- priority.
			Hail Ferengi on my command.
				(to Data)
			Formulate alternatives.

					KOLRAMI
				(objecting)
			As the Starfleet observer I am
			ordering you to withdraw!

					PICARD
				(thundering)
			I am the captain of this vessel!
			Your order is nullified!

	Stunned by the force of Picard's directive, Kolrami
	falls silent and moves away.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Ferengi on Main Viewer.

65   MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The image of the looming Ferengi craft is replaced by
	the visage of TWO ENEMY OFFICERS.

					PICARD
			I am Jean-Luc Picard, Captain of
			the Federation Starship, USS
			Enterprise. Why have you attacked
			my ship?

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FOUR      44.

65   CONTINUED:

					BRACTOR
			Why was your ship combative with
			another Federation vessel of
			"lesser" design? Why do you now
			protect your former target? What
			is its value to you?

					TACTICIAN
			Our probes indicate you were aware
			of our approach, yet took no
			action.

					BRACTOR
			Your answers will dictate our
			response.

					PICARD
			I have refrained from launching
			a counter-attack in the hope that
			we can resolve this peacefully.

					BRACTOR
				("liar")
			Our probes indicate that you are
			crippled, and the ship you protect
			has no weaponry, no light-speed
			drive, and only scarce crew.

					TACTICIAN
			This makes no sense to us.
				(a beat)
			Unless it contains something very
			valuable?

					BRACTOR
			I am Bractor, leader of the
			Ferengi attack vessel Kreechta.
			I shall have the secret of the
			other Federation ship. If you
			surrender it to me, I will allow
			your Enterprise to leave unharmed.
				(beat)
			You have ten of your minutes.

	The screen returns to exterior of Ferengi ship.

         STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/17/89 - ACT FOUR         45.

65   CONTINUED: (2)

					BURKE
			Sir, they're massing a surge of
			power. We're being scanned...
			they've locked on!

					PICARD
			Data?

					DATA
			Our shields will not
			withstand another assault.

	The tension is palpable.

					KOLRAMI
			Then there are no options.
			Retreat or die.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FIVE      46.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

66   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL) - CONTINUOUS

	showing the relationship of the three ships -- the
	Enterprise between the Hathaway and the Ferengi craft.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. Due
			to a grave miscalculation on my
			part, the Enterprise has been
			subjected to a withering attack
			by the Ferengi. I find myself
			with little time to decide the
			fate of forty of my crew stranded
			aboard the derelict Hathaway.

67   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL) - CONTINUOUS
	(FROM SCENE 68)

	Picking up where we left off -- incredible tension.

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT FIVE      47.

67   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I'm open to suggestions.

					BURKE
			Captain, we are now capable of
			launching a limited number of
			photon torpedoes.

					KOLRAMI
			I have given you my advice,
			Captain. The Hathaway is
			expendable.

					BURKE
			Commander Riker is hailing, sir.

					PICARD
			On screen. Have you been
			monitoring communications, Number
			One?

	The Main Viewer switches from the other ships to
	Riker on the Hathaway bridge.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir. And Kolrami's right.
			You must save the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			You will be left defenseless.

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FIVE      48.

67   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			When Bractor closes in, we'll hit
			our warp drive and take our
			chances.

					PICARD
			Your what?!

					RIKER
				(with pride)
			We have a limited, two-second warp
			capability.

					KOLRAMI
				(stunned)
			Impossible! That ship was
			rendered warp inactive!

					PICARD
				(formulating an idea)
			I told you he was the best.
				(to Riker)
			I should wish to hear about this
			later, but now I need to work
			something out with Data.

									CUT TO:

68   OMITTED

69   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (INTERUCT AS NEEDED)

	Picard, Data, and Kolrami --

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FIVE      49.

69   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Premise: The Ferengi wish to
			capture the Hathaway believing
			it to be of value. Therefore,
			we must remove the ship from their
			field of interest.

					KOLRAMI
				(scornful)
			They will soon relocate it after
			a two-second warp and --

					PICARD
				(cutting him off)
			There is a way. Are you with
			us, Number One?

					RIKER
			Yes, sir. We're all here --
			anxiously waiting for you to pull
			another rabbit out of your hat.

					PICARD
			Data.

					DATA
			At the captain's signal, we will
			fire four photon torpedoes
			directly at the Hathaway. A
			millisecond before detonation,
			the computer will trigger your
			warp jump.

					GEORDI
				(lightly)
			I think I hate this plan.
				(sobering)
			Data, we don't even know for sure
			if our warp jump will work.

					DATA
			If the warp engines should fail
			to function, the result could
			be... unfortunate.

					WORF
			Very unfortunate... we will be
			dead.

   STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT FIVE 50-50A.     

69   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Captain Riker, I can't order you
			to do this...

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			What the hell. Nobody said life
			was safe.

					PICARD
			The advantage is that it will
			appear from the Kreechta's
			perspective -- as though you were
			destroyed in the explosion.

					WORF
			That will only deceive them for
			a few minutes. Their sensors will
			soon locate us.

					RIKER
			A few minutes is all we need,
			Mister Worf, because you're going
			to prepare a surprise for them.

					PICARD
			Then we are agreed; on my mark
			in four minutes.

					DATA
			Remember, Geordi, if the
			implementation is off by a
			millisecond, the Hathaway will
			not survive.

					GEORDI
			Data, that's the one part of this
			plan that we're all absolutely
			sure about.

	Linger for a moment on the concerned faces.

70   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	As the three ships continue to hold position.

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FIVE      51.

71   OMITTED

72   OMITTED

73   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
	(INTERCUT AS NECESSARY)

	Everybody has settled down into their positions.

					PICARD
			Are we ready, Number One?

	Both Data, to Picard's right, and Riker respond.

             DATA                       RIKER'S COM VOICE
        Ready, Captain.            Ready, Captain.

	Everybody pauses to smile.

					PICARD
			Good luck to both of you.
				(beat; to Burke)
			Bractor.

	The viewscreen fills with the sneering Bractor and
	tactician.

					BRACTOR
			I will wait no longer, Picard.

					PICARD
			You needn't, Bractor. The answer
			-- is "no."
				(beat)
			Your actions have been wholly
			criminal, and you will not profit
			by them.

					BRACTOR
			You are a fool.

					TACTICIAN
			How can you stop us?

					PICARD
			You feel the Hathaway has value?
			Well, I deny you your prize.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FIVE      52.

73   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(to Burke)
			Fire!

74   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL) - CONTINUOUS

	The Enterprise fires FOUR PHOTON TORPEDOES directly
	at the Hathaway. The torpedoes EXPLODE violently.

75   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL) - CONTINUOUS -
	(INTERCUT AS NECESSARY)

	Bractor is barely-controlled raw fury on the viewer.

					TACTICIAN
			Destroy your own rather than
			endure the ignominy of defeat and
			capture?

					BRACTOR
			I did not think the Federation
			had such iron.

					PICARD
			You had no claim to that ship --
			it was ours to destroy.

					BRACTOR
			As you are ours to destroy!

					PICARD
				(unperturbed)
			You can try.

					TACTICIAN
			Enterprise targeted, Leader.
				(a long beat then with
				 stunned alarm)
			Leader! There is another
			Federation ship closing -- a
			starship!

					BRACTOR
			Maximum shields! We've been
			outmaneuvered. Retreat!

	The image of Bractor on the Main Viewer is replaced
	by the Kreechta, which almost instantly bolts into the
	Ferengi version of warp nine, and is absolutely gone!

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/21/89 - ACT FIVE      53.

75   CONTINUED:

					BURKE
			Captain, our sensors show no
			Federation starship nearby.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Of course not, Mister Burke. That
			was Klingon guile.

	Great relief as the Main Viewer reveals Riker on
	the Hathaway bridge.

					PICARD
			You made it, Number One. Smooth
			ride?

	On the screen, Riker, Worf, Geordi, Wesley and Nagel
	share a look -- it was obviously a bitch!

					RIKER
				(wryly)
			Different!

					PICARD
			We'll lock on and pick you up.

					RIKER
			With pleasure.

	The viewscreen returns to the Hathaway in space.
	Picard turns to Kolrami.

					KOLRAMI
				(begrudgingly)
			I must admit -- your Commander
			Riker has acquitted himself
			quite... admirably.

	Picard's look and silence is all "I-told-you-so."

         STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/19/89 - ACT FIVE        53A.

75   CONTINUED: (2)

					KOLRAMI
				(continuing)
			And Captain... so have you. My
			report to Starfleet will be quite
			favorable.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Mister Kolrami.
				(to the crew)
			Initiate recovery procedures,
			continue repairs, plot a course
			for the nearest starbase.

       STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - REV. 4/20/89 - ACT FIVE      54.

75   CONTINUED: (3)

	With a self-satisfied smile, Picard ENTERS the
	turbolift.

76
thru	OMITTED
78

79   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	with the now dark Hathaway IN TOW VIA TRACTOR-BEAM.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. With
			the transporter repaired and my
			crew safely back aboard, we have
			officially ended the first
			Starfleet battle simulation.

80   OMITTED

81   RIKER AND PULASKI AS THEY ENTER TEN-FORWARD

	where the atmosphere is anything but relaxed -- the
	place is near bedlam. It takes Riker and Pulaski a
	moment to absorb what is happening.

82   DATA AND KOLRAMI (OPTICAL)

	are once again playing Strategema surrounded by a
	surging VOCAL CROWD -- including Worf, Geordi, Wesley,
	Troi and Burke. Riker does a double-take as he gapes
	at the --

83   DIGITAL COUNTER (OPTICAL)

	which now rips through the 26,000 mark! Before Riker
	can blink, 27,000 rolls over! Even Pulaski can sense
	the magic of the moment.

84   THE ANDROID AND THE ALIEN (OPTICAL)

	sit ramrod-straight as their fingers and heads twitch
	and rock with incredible speed. 33,000. 34,000.
	35,000. The counter stops at 35,693! Kolrami tears
	his fingers free and goggles off.

         STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/19/89 - ACT FIVE         55.

85   SCENE

					DATA
			Why have you suspended the game?

	Kolrami is beside himself with anger, humiliation,
	self-doubt and confusion. He doesn't know whether to
	drop dead or order pizza.

					KOLRAMI
				(shaking with rage)
			Because this is not a rematch --
			you have made a mockery of me.

	He storms out of Ten-Forward with an urgency that could
	only be borne of public disgrace.

86   DATA

	is swarmed by the CHEERING CREW. Riker and Pulaski
	push their way through to join Worf, Geordi, Wesley and
	Troi in the inner-circle.

					RIKER
			Data, you beat him!

					DATA
			No, sir -- it is a stalemate.

					WORF
			No game of Strategema has ever
			gone this high.

					GEORDI
			What did you do?

					DATA
			I simply altered my "premise" for
			playing.

					RIKER
			Explain.

					DATA
			Working under the assumption that
			Kolrami is attempting to win, it
			is reasonable to assume that he
			expects me to play for the same
			goal.

					WESLEY
			You weren't?

         STAR TREK: "Peak Performance" - 4/19/89 - ACT FIVE         56.

86   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			No. I was playing only for a
			standoff -- a "draw." While
			Kolrami was dedicated to winning,
			I was able to pass up obvious
			avenues of advancement and settle
			for a balance.
				(android pride)
			Theoretically, I should be able
			to challenge him indefinitely.

					PULASKI
			Then you have beaten him.

	Data demurring, but with a little preen.

					DATA
			A matter of perspective. In the
			strictest sense I did not win.

	Troi and Pulaski lean in close with a "Come on, cut
	the bull-stuff" attitude.

					TROI/PULASKI
			Data!

					DATA
			I busted him up.

	The CROWDED ROOM ERUPTS once again, and amidst the
	congratulatory noise and the outstretched hands of
	patting approval, PUSH IN on Data's satisfied
	expression as he absorbs this new sensation, and --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             






                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                       "Shades of Gray" 
                          #40272-148 
                              
                           Story by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                              and 
                Richard Manning & Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                    REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        MAY 1, 1989


          STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - 5/1/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Shades of Gray" 
                             CAST  
                             
                              
                           PICARD    
                           RIKER     
                           DATA      
                           PULASKI   
                           TROI      
                           GEORDI    

                           O'BRIEN   

                           Non-Speaking
                             MEDICAL TEAM (2)

          STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - 5/1/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Shades of Gray" 
                          
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             PLANET SURFACE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              SICKBAY
                PULASKI'S OFFICE
          
                                       STOCK OPTICALS
          
                                       USS ENTERPRISE
          
                                       PLANET

     STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "Shades of Gray"                         
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	in orbit around a planet.

2    EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAY

	GEORDI is moving through some underbrush.

					GEORDI
			Commander?

					RIKER (O.S.)
			I'm over here, Geordi.

3    ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Geordi rounds a bend and comes upon RIKER who is
	frowning.

					GEORDI
			What's wrong?

					RIKER
			Something jabbed me in the
			calf...

	Riker inspects his leg. There's a spot of blood.

					GEORDI
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			O'Brien -- Commander Riker's been
			injured -- lock on and bring him
			up.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Stand by.

	Riker protests:

					RIKER
			Geordi, it's just --

     STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - TEASER     2.

3    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(finishes it)
			A scratch. Right. Sorry,
			Commander, but we can't take any
			chances. We're the first survey
			team to set foot on this planet...
			we don't know what the risks are.

4    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'BRIEN inputs the coordinates but when he attempts to
	beam them up, an ALARM SOUNDS on the console.

5    EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAY

	Geordi impatiently touches his communicator.

					GEORDI
			What's the hold up, O'Brien?

6    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'Brien is working on his control panel.

					O'BRIEN
			The transporter has detected
			unidentified microbes in
			Commander Riker's body.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Can't the biofilters screen them
			out?

					O'BRIEN
			Apparently not.

7    EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAY

	As Geordi and Riker listen.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Doctor Pulaski has been notified.

					GEORDI
			Acknowledged.

	Riker treats it lightly.

     STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - TEASER     3.

7    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I didn't want to leave just yet,
			anyway.

8    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	PULASKI is now present with full medical kit. O'Brien
	is filling her in, showing her a readout on the
	console.

					O'BRIEN
			Here's the biofilter's analysis
			of the microbes.

					PULASKI
			Not much to go on...

					O'BRIEN
			I can override and beam Commander
			Riker aboard...

	Pulaski gives it thought, shakes her head.

					PULASKI
			No. I'd better go down and make
			an evaluation there.

	Pulaski strides to the transporter pad, steps onto it,
	looks around at the transporter with distaste. O'Brien
	picks up on this, feigns uncertainty as he sets the
	coordinates:

					O'BRIEN
			Hmm... I hope these are the right
			coordinates...

	Pulaski gives him a sharp look. O'Brien grins.

					O'BRIEN (cont'd)
			Just kidding, Doctor. I know how
			much you love the transporter...

					PULASKI
			About as much as I love comical
			transporter chiefs...

9    OMITTED

     STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - TEASER     3A.

10   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Geordi as before. Pulaski MATERIALIZES,
	takes a beat to check that she's still in one piece,
	takes out her medical tricorder, and steps over to
	Riker.

					PULASKI
			Fill me in.

					RIKER
			I was walking along, minding my
			own business, making a simple
			geological sweep... and something
			stuck me in the leg.

					PULASKI
			Any pain?

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - 5/1/89 - TEASER        4.

10   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			No -- a little numb, that's all.

					PULASKI
			Do you know what it was that stuck
			you?

	Riker shakes his head.

					GEORDI
			We've been looking for it, but
			no luck.

	Pulaski continues her scan.

					PULASKI
			Well, whatever it was, it left
			something behind... I'm going
			to bring you up to Sickbay.

11   OMITTED

12   NEW ANGLE

	Pulaski rises and touches her communicator.

					PULASKI
			O'Brien, this is Doctor Pulaski.
			Medical override is authorized.
			Beam us directly to Sickbay.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Acknowledged.

13
thru	OMITTED
15

15A  INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Two MEDICAL CREWMEN are standing by. Geordi, Riker,
	and Pulaski MATERIALIZE. The medical crewmen cross
	to Riker's side to help him over to a medical table.
	Riker waves them away.

					RIKER
			I can walk to the table, thank
			you.

     STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - TEASER     5.

15A  CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Commander, don't start acting
			heroic.

					RIKER
			Doctor, for personal reasons, I'll
			walk.

					PULASKI
			May I ask why?

					RIKER
			I've always had the notion that
			if I was ever so injured that I
			couldn't make it on my own two
			feet... it would be over.

					PULASKI
			Medically speaking, that's
			ridiculous.

					RIKER
			You'll get no argument from me,
			but... that's how I feel.

	Riker takes a step toward the bed. His leg gives out
	on him; he falls. Riker's more surprised than anything
	else.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Whoa --

	The medical crewmen pick Riker up and put him on the
	table.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			This is the strangest feeling.
			My whole leg just went -- dead.

	Off Pulaski's concerned reaction:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT ONE     6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

16   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	The ship is still in orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42976.1.
			During a geological survey of
			Surata Four, Commander Riker has
			become infected by an unidentified
			microbe.

17
thru	OMITTED
19

20   INT. SICKBAY

	Riker is on the center table. Pulaski is off to the
	side studying her instruments. PICARD ENTERS.

	Through all of this there is a great deal of tension
	even though those in the room maintain a detached,
	scientific demeanor. Picard approaches the center
	examining table.

					PICARD
			Number One.

					RIKER
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Put your foot where it didn't
			belong, did you?

					RIKER
				(nods)
			The doctor's been getting bored
			lately. I thought I'd find her
			a challenge...

					PULASKI
			That you did.

21   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Pulaski leaves a work station and steps over to the
	wall panel.

     STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT ONE     7.

21   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			The commander's nervous system
			has been invaded by an unknown
			microorganism. Not a bacteria,
			not a virus -- but with elements
			of both.

	She activates the wall panel.

22   PULASKI AND WALL PANEL (OPTICAL)

	Displayed on the wall panel is a rendering of Riker's
	body. Pulaski touches the panel, and the injury to
	Riker's leg becomes highlighted.

					PULASKI
				(indicates)
			There's the point of entry...

23
thru	OMITTED
24

25   SCENE (OPTICAL)

	Pulaski turns back to the examination table. She holds
	a sophisticated scanner.

					PULASKI
			The microbes have infected the
			great sciatic nerve... they're
			multiplying at an incredible
			rate.

	She moves the scanner near his leg.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
				(indicating the screen)
			There.

	The nerves in Riker's injured leg are now highlighted.
	The highlighting extends up the major nerves into
	Riker's thigh.

					PICARD
			Can you remove it?

					PULASKI
			Not surgically. The organisms
			fuse to the nerve, intertwining
			at the molecular level.

     STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT ONE     8.

25   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			That's why the transporter's
			biofilters couldn't extract them.

					PULASKI
			There's no evidence of nerve
			damage, but the organisms are
			impeding nervous function.

					RIKER
				(nods)
			My leg's still asleep.

					PICARD
				(to Pulaski)
			Your prognosis?

					PULASKI
			The infection is spreading. It
			will eventually reach the brain.

					PICARD
			And if it interfered with neural
			activity there...

					PULASKI
			Commander Riker could die.

	Riker takes it stoically.

					PICARD
			How can I help?

					PULASKI
			I need to know more about its
			composition.

					PICARD
			And for that, you need a sample.

					PULASKI
			Exactly.

	Picard touches a com panel:

       STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - 5/1/89 - ACT ONE       9.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Mister Data, Mister La Forge -- prepare
			to beam down to the planet.

26   OMITTED

27   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	DATA and Geordi are preparing to mount the platform.
	Each carries a tricorder and a large phaser. O'Brien
	is behind the console.

					DATA
			I must reiterate that it would
			be better if I went alone.

					GEORDI
			Don't like my company?

					DATA
			Your company is not at issue.
			Your vulnerability to this
			microorganism is.

					GEORDI
			I'll watch where I step. Besides,
			how do we know that this bug
			doesn't like androids even more
			than it likes humans?

					DATA
			Possible, but highly unlikely.
			In any event, why risk both of
			us?

					GEORDI
			Because I know exactly where
			Commander Riker was when it
			happened.

	Data accepts the logic, and they climb onto the
	transporter pad.

28   OMITTED

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/4/89 - ACT ONE    10.

28   OMITTED

29   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Data and Geordi MATERIALIZE. Because of what happened
	to Riker this place is ominous.

					GEORDI
			He was right over here.

	Geordi is very careful where he steps as --

30   ANOTHER ANGLE

	-- he and Data move to the spot and hunker down.
	Geordi examines the area with his VISOR while Data
	begins a meticulous scan with his tricorder.

					DATA
			I detect no animal life within
			fifty kilometers. Merely
			vegetation.
				(a beat)
			However, I am reading extensive
			animal remains -- mostly
			fossilized.

					GEORDI
			A graveyard?

					DATA
			I do not know.

	They keep looking.

					GEORDI
			Look at this.

	Geordi indicates an unusual-looking vine. Data turns
	his attention to the vine.

					DATA
			The structure is rhizomatous.

	Data reaches down to touch the vine.

					GEORDI
			Be careful.

					DATA
			I am always careful.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT ONE    10A.

31   ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Data lifts the vine up off the ground. The vine
	looks dead -- harmless.

					DATA
			It appears to be dead.

	Geordi examines the vine with his VISOR.

					GEORDI
			I'm not so sure. I can see
			thermal variations...
				(gets an idea)
			Data, set it down. Let's try
			something.

	Data does so.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT ONE    11.

31   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (cont'd)
			Perhaps it likes humans more than
			androids.

	Geordi slowly extends his hand to the vine, inviting it
	to "strike."

					DATA
			If you are correct, you are
			placing yourself in grave danger.

					GEORDI
			I'm counting on those great
			android reflexes of yours...

32   CLOSER ANGLE
	as Geordi's hand nears the vine. All at once, the vine
	moves -- springing toward Geordi's hand. But Data
	moves faster, grabs the vine and holds it.

33   THE VINE

	Data turns the vine over -- and we can now see a meanlooking
	thorn protruding from the underside of the
	vine.

34   DATA AND GEORDI

	As they study it.

					GEORDI
			I'd say that's what we're looking
			for.

					DATA
			I would tend to agree.

	Geordi makes an adjustment to his phaser as Data holds
	the vine.

35
thru	OMITTED
36

36A  CLOSE ON THE THORN (OPTICAL)

	as Geordi fires up a pinpoint phaser beam to cut loose
	the thorn. But the moment the beam touches the vine:

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/4/89 - ACT ONE    12.

36B  WIDER

	The area around Geordi and Data begins to move. Large
	clumps of vines vibrate. It is as if they are standing
	on a great living thing, which has just awoken, and
	is very angry.

					GEORDI
				(touches communicator)
			O'Brien! Stand by!
				(to Data)
			Hold it still.

	Data has to make an effort to keep the vine in his
	hands from moving as the vines around them continue
	their frantic oscillation. Geordi finishes his task,
	slaps his communicator:

					GEORDI (cont'd)
			Got it. Energize!

36C  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien is behind the console. Picard ENTERS as
	O'Brien hits the button. Geordi and Data MATERIALIZE
	on the platform.

36D  NEW ANGLE

	as Geordi looks himself over. No blood anywhere.

					GEORDI
			Thanks, O'Brien. Another minute,
			and we'd've been fossils
			ourselves.

					DATA
			Not precisely, Geordi. True
			fossilization requires several
			millennia.

	Geordi strides off the platform, shows Picard the thorn
	he's carefully holding.

					GEORDI
			Captain, here's your sample.

					PICARD
			Get it to Sickbay right away.

	Geordi EXITS with the thorn. Picard crosses to Data.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/4/89 - ACT ONE    13.

36D  CONTINUED:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Report.

					DATA
			Captain, the commander's injury
			was not accidental. Certain vines
			on the planet evidently seek out
			warm-blooded beings and
			deliberately infect them.

					PICARD
			To what end?

					DATA
			Unknown. It is conceivable that
			there is a symbiotic relationship
			involved...

	Data hesitates. Picard prompts him:

					PICARD
			Go on.

					DATA
			There were numerous animal
			remains in the area, leading me
			to hypothesize that the vines
			could be predatory.

					PICARD
			Then they infect animals in order
			to kill them.

					DATA
			It is possible.
				(a beat)
			For Commander Riker's sake, I hope
			my hypothesis is in error.

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, Mister Data, your
			hypotheses rarely are.

	Off Picard's concern:

37   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT TWO    14.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

38   OMITTED

38A  INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE

	Pulaski is at a library console, entering data. Picard
	is looking over her shoulder. One of the medical
	crewmen enters, hands Pulaski a chip which she inserts
	into the console. She's not pleased with what is
	displayed.

					PULASKI
			All negative.

					PICARD
			There's nothing that will cure
			this infection?

					PULASKI
			This microorganism is very
			mysterious. I can't even figure
			out what's keeping it alive.

					PICARD
			Or how to kill it.

					PULASKI
			Oh, I can kill it... but not
			without destroying the nerves it's
			inhabiting.

	Pulaski takes a breath. Her frustration is evident.

					PICARD
			I know you're doing your best...

					PULASKI
			My best may not be good enough.

39   INT. SICKBAY

	Riker, lying on the bed as before, flexes his right arm
	by making a fist and then spreading his fingers wide.
	His look of concern tells us the numbness is spreading.

	Picard ENTERS from Pulaski's office. Riker relaxes his
	hand and covers his anguish with a smile.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT TWO    15.

39   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Comfortable?

					RIKER
			How could I not be comfortable?
			I'm being waited on hand and foot.

	Riker puts his left hand behind his head -- a "kickback-and-relax"
	gesture.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			My only worry is that they'll find
			out I'm faking it.

	But, of course, Picard knows this is no charade.

					PICARD
			I wish you were faking it. I've
			seen the thorn, Number One.

					RIKER
			The doctor showed it to me, too.
			Harmless-looking thing, isn't
			it?

	Picard can't help but feel pride at the stoic, almost
	cheerful outlook of his subordinate.

					PICARD
			But deadly.
				(a beat)
			I'm sorry.

					RIKER
			These things happen.

					PICARD
			When you least expect them.

					RIKER
			I'm surprised they don't happen
			more often. After all, we are
			exploring the unknown.

	Picard's frustration begins to show:

					PICARD
			And now and then we are humbled...
			reminded that the universe
			contains much that is beautiful...
			and much that is malevolent.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT TWO    16.

39   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Captain, I hardly think the vine
			that struck me did so out of
			malice.
				(a beat)
			If I've learned anything aboard
			this ship... from our voyages...
			from you... it's that most life
			forms act out of an instinct for
			survival -- not out of evil.

	Picard smiles at his protege.

					PICARD
			A worthy lesson. I admire your
			lack of rancor, Number One.

					RIKER
			Captain, if you drop a hammer on
			your foot, it's rather useless
			to get mad at the hammer.

	Picard looks at his friend with admiration, then EXITS
	into Pulaski's office.

39A  INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE

	Pulaski is still working away at her console as Picard
	ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Anything?

					PULASKI
			Not yet.

					PICARD
			Doctor, we're running out of time.

       STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - 5/1/89 - ACT TWO       17.

39A  CONTINUED:

	Pulaski turns, gives Picard a glare. Picard backs off.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			You're right. I don't need to
			remind you of your duties. I
			didn't mean to give offense.

					PULASKI
				(smiles)
			None taken.

	Pulaski turns back to her work.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			Now get out of my hair.

					PICARD
			Aye aye, Doctor.

	And Picard EXITS.

40   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	in orbit around the planet.

41   OMITTED

42   INT. SICKBAY

	One of the medical crewmen is running the scanner over
	Riker's body. Riker's weak; his arms and legs are so
	much dead weight, and it's a bit of an effort for him
	to speak. Still, he's at his most charming:

					RIKER
			This bug's persistent, I'll admit.
			But I'm not worried. We Rikers
			are ornery, too...

	The crewman can't help cracking a smile. In b.g., TROI
	ENTERS. Riker doesn't see her.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			In fact, my great-grandfather was
			once bitten by a rattlesnake.
			After three days of intense pain
			-- the snake died.

	The crewman's smile widens.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT TWO    18.

43   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Troi steps forward. Riker sees her, doesn't change
	expression -- but falls silent. The crewman completes
	the scan, puts away the scanner, EXITS... leaving Troi
	and Riker alone in the room.

	A long beat. Troi crosses to Riker's side.

					TROI
			You're a very entertaining
			patient.

					RIKER
			I try.

					TROI
			Yes. You're making quite an
			effort to be cheerful.

	It's almost an accusation. Riker stares at her, drops
	all pretense.

					RIKER
			You of all people should know...

					TROI
			You feel what anyone in your place
			would feel.

					RIKER
			But I'm the first officer of this
			ship. I have to set an example.

					TROI
			Even now?

					RIKER
			Now most of all. Deanna, facing
			death is the ultimate test of
			character. I don't want to die
			-- but if I have to, I want to
			do it with a little pride.

					TROI
			And a lot of impudence.

					RIKER
				(smiles)
			You bet. Dying is bad enough --
			but losing my sense of humor?
			Forget it.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT TWO    19.

43   CONTINUED:

	Troi looks at him with love and compassion, gently
	reaches out, touches his face.

					TROI
			Imzadi...

43A  NEW ANGLE

	A shared moment. Then Riker's devil-may-care manner
	returns:

					RIKER
			I haven't given up yet. The best
			medical team in Starfleet is on
			the case... I'm sure they'll...

	And suddenly, Riker's voice trails off -- and he loses
	consciousness. Alarmed, Troi looks at the diagnostic
	readouts -- Riker's vital signs are falling fast.

44   PULASKI

	ENTERS quickly and examines Riker.

45   ANGLE ON THE WALL PANEL (OPTICAL)

	as Pulaski punches up the display of Riker's nervous
	system. The highlighting has expanded and now reaches
	the spinal column.

					PULASKI
			It's spread to the spinal column.
			It's weakening his autonomic
			nervous system.

45A  ON PULASKI

	as she picks up a hypospray, gives Riker a shot. Riker
	doesn't respond, but his vital signs stabilize -- still
	quite low.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT TWO    20.

45A  CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Judging by its present rate of
			growth and infiltration pattern,
			the infection will reach his brain
			within an hour.

	On Troi's reaction:

									CUT TO:

46
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56

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	Orbiting the planet.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			Medical log, Stardate 42976.2.
			I can't keep the alien infection
			from spreading to Commander
			Riker's brain.

58   INT. SICKBAY

	Riker is unconscious. At the head of Riker's bed is a
	strange device -- a tunnel-shaped apparatus designed to
	encircle the patient. On one side is a binocular
	eyepiece somewhat like an electron microscope's. Troi
	looks on as Pulaski and the two medical crewmen
	position the device. Over this:

					PULASKI (V.O., cont'd)
			Once there, it will kill him by
			dampening neural impulses. The
			only way I can keep him alive
			is to force the neurons to stay
			active -- by stimulating them
			directly with electrical impulses.

59   NEW ANGLE

	as the crewmen prepare the device.

					PULASKI
			Let's proceed.

         STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT TWO        20A

60   ON RIKER

	His head has been clamped to the table to keep it
	perfectly motionless. The device slides slowly into
	place, surrounding his head.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT TWO    21.

61   ON PULASKI

	as she puts her eyes to the eyepiece and operates the
	controls of the device.

62   ON RIKER

	as his head is bathed in light. Two thin, needletipped
	probes extend from the device. The probes break
	the skin of Riker's temple, keep moving until about
	three inches of the needle tips have been inserted into
	Riker's head.

63   ON PULASKI

	keeping her eyes to the eyepiece and making fine
	adjustments to the device.

64   OMITTED

65   ON RIKER

	as two more probes appears, insert themselves into
	Riker's forehead.

66   ON PULASKI

	nodding with satisfaction.

					PULASKI
			Good...

	She makes more adjustments.

67   ON RIKER

	as two more probes insert themselves into Riker's head
	from underneath, entering at a point underneath the
	ear. Once those probes are in place, two more probes
	appear and insert -- making a total of eight.

68   ON PULASKI

	taking her eyes from the device's eyepiece, checking
	Riker's vital signs monitor, and turning to one of the
	medical crewmen:

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/1/89 - ACT TWO    22.

68   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Stand by with five milligrams of
			tricordrazine in case of seizure.
				(takes a breath)
			Here goes...

	She presses a panel on the device.

68A
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70

71   A SLOW PUSH IN

	on Riker's face as Pulaski activates the current.
	Riker's face twitches involuntarily as current is
	applied to the probes -- and then he is motionless.
	Then a variation of the ripple dissolve...

									DISSOLVE TO:

71A  EXT. PLANET SURFACE (STOCK FROM #107 SCENES 34 TO 37)

	Dimly lit, a twilight world of overcast, turbulent
	skies hanging heavily over a strange landscape of
	coral-like "trees." LIGHTNING explodes above, as a
	dull THUNDER echoes through this eerie labyrinth.

	In a relatively clear area, Riker suddenly
	materializes... alone! He's woozy, but in one piece.
	He looks around, perplexed, worried.

					RIKER
			Tasha? Data? Geordi? Worf?!

	No answer. Riker scrambles toward a nearby rise,
	through the "forest," and up the incline... reaching
	the top.

	He surveys the surrounding area, with no luck.

	Landscape. No sign of anything lifelike.

	More THUNDER o.s.

					RIKER
			Anybody?!

									DISSOLVE BACK TO:

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT TWO    22A.

71B  INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE on Riker's sweating, tormented face. WIDEN to
	include Troi and Pulaski. Pulaski punches up the view
	of Riker's nervous system. The highlighting now
	includes part of the brain. Pulaski then examines the
	vital signs monitor:

					PULASKI
			We've stimulated random wave
			activity, but the patterns are
			dangerously erratic.

					TROI
				(under her breath)
			Hang on, Will...

	On Troi's expression of concern, we --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   23.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:
72
thru	OMITTED
74

74A  INT. SICKBAY

	CLOSE on an unconscious but highly agitated Riker.
	WIDEN to include Troi and Pulaski. Pulaski makes a
	series of adjustments to the device.

					PULASKI
			The wave patterns are still too
			irregular.

					TROI
			Why won't they stabilize?

					PULASKI
			Wait -- I've found the proper
			amplitude --

	Pulaski makes a small adjustment. After a beat:

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			There. The patterns are steadier.

					TROI
			Is the stimulation preventing the
			infection from taking hold?

					PULASKI
			For now.

	Pulaski studies the monitor.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			The vertex waves indicate a K-complex
			corresponding to an R.E.M.
			state.

					TROI
			He's dreaming.

74B  ON RIKER

	his expression less agitated than before...

									DISSOLVE TO:

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   23A.

74C  INT. HOLODECK CORRIDOR (STOCK, #102 SC. 133-140)

	The Parkland hidden at this moment by a WILD SECTION OF
	CORRIDOR WALL AND HATCHWAY which, when the hatch is
	opened, will REVEAL PARKLAND.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing; without
				 delay)
			And if you care to enter,
			Commander...

					RIKER
				(snaps; interrupting)
			I do.

	Immediately, the hatch slides open and WE SEE THE
	PARKLAND (LOCATION). It looks (and is) real, including
	land contours, trees, and even a small stream nearby.
	Beyond that the Parkland stretches off for what appears
	to be miles and miles away to the horizon.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   24.

74D  ANGLE BACK TOWARD HATCHWAY

	as Riker ENTERS through it and stands inspecting the
	Parkland scene with genuine appreciation and then HEARS
	SOMEONE WHISTLING A MELODY, but doing it rather badly
	and laboriously.

74E  ANGLE PAST RIKER INTO PARKLAND

	as he MOVES AWAY, seeking the source of the WHISTLING
	which will begin to grow LOUDER now.

74F  ANGLE AT STREAM

	as Riker crosses, stepping from rock to rock. He makes
	a misstep, almost falls, then recovers and gets across.
	He looks back at the stone which caused it.

74G  CLOSER ON RIKER

	As he walks, the WHISTLING is nearby now. He stops,
	calls:

					RIKER
			Hello!

	The WHISTLING has continued without pause. Riker cocks
	his ear, corrects his direction slightly.

74H  EXT. WOODLAND GLEN

	Riker ENTERS SHOT through shrubbery, sees something
	and stops.

74I  ANGLE ON DATA

	Lying there, cushioned by deep grass. He's totally
	absorbed in certain melody notes he's attempting --
	and keeps missing.

74J  PANNING RIKER

	Moving onto TWO SHOT where he stops, and WHISTLES the
	same melody, hitting the correct notes. A startled
	Data looks up blankly, then comes quickly to his feet,
	but Riker waves him back down, sits beside him.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   25.

74J  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Marvelous how easily humans do
			that, sir. I still need much
			practice.

	Riker hesitates, then:

					RIKER
			There are some puzzles down on
			the planet that Captain Picard
			wants answered. He suggests I
			take you on the away team I'll
			be leading.

					DATA
			I shall endeavor to function
			adequately, sir.

	Riker hesitates, wanting to say something but not sure
	how to begin.

					RIKER
			Uh, yes. And when the captain
			suggested you I, uh, looked up
			your record...
				(hesitates)

					DATA
			Yes sir, a wise procedure always.

					RIKER
			Then, your rank of lieutenant
			commander is honorary.

					DATA
			No, sir. Starfleet Class of '78;
			honors in probability mechanics
			and exobiology.

					RIKER
			But your files... they say you're
			a...

					DATA
				(waits; then)
			Machine? Correct, sir. Does that
			trouble you?

					RIKER
				(hesitates)
			To be honest... yes, a little.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   26.

74J  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Understood, sir. Prejudice is
			very human.

					RIKER
			Now that troubles me. Do you
			consider yourself superior to us?

					DATA
			I am superior in many ways. But
			I would gladly give it up to be
			human.

					RIKER
				(studies Data; then)
			Nice to meet you, Pinocchio.

	Data seems uncomprehending.

					RIKER
				(continuing; explains)
			A joke.

					DATA
				(straight-faced)
			Ah! Intriguing.

					RIKER
				(big grin)
			You're going to be an interesting
			companion, Mister Data.

75
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78

79   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (STOCK FROM #128 SCENE 45)

	Riker looks up from a panel.

					RIKER
			All stations have reported,
			Captain. There seems to be no
			immediate threat to our ship or
			crew.

	As Riker stands looking at the dark Viewscreen, Picard
	moves up to stand beside him.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT THREE   27.

79   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			In which case, let's hold position
			for a while, Number One. This
			is worth studying.

					RIKER
			Incredible. It's like looking
			off into... infinity, sir.
				(turns to Picard)
			Remember the course in ancient
			history at Starfleet Academy?
			Back to the time when men still
			believed the Earth was flat?

					PICARD
				(smiles)
			And that the sun revolved around
			the Earth...

					RIKER
			And if a ship sailed too far out
			into the ocean it would fall off
			the edge of the world...

	Riker turns back to look at the empty void on the
	viewscreen.

					PICARD
			"Beyond this place there be
			dragons... " It was even said that
			crews would threaten to hang their
			captain from the yardarm if they
			refused to turn back.

					RIKER
			I'm sure no one here has that in
			mind, sir.

					PICARD
			How comforting, Number One.

79A
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80

80A  INT. TEN-FORWARD (STOCK FROM #136 SCENE 28)

	Wesley sits with Riker at the bar. Guinan watches them
	from behind the bar.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   28.

80A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			But what do I say? How should
			I act? What do I do?

	Riker turns to Guinan and motions toward a nearby empty
	table.

					RIKER
			Guinan, I need your help. Could
			you sit over there?

					GUINAN
			That seems simple enough.

	Guinan walks around the bar and heads for a table.
	Riker and Wesley follow. Guinan sits. Riker sits
	beside her. Wesley stands off to one side.

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			The first words out of your mouth
			are the most important. You could
			start by saying something like...
				(turns to Guinan)
			... "you're the most beautiful
			woman in the galaxy."

	Riker holds the look for a moment, then turns back to
	Wesley.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			But that might not work.

					GUINAN
			Yes it would.

	Riker is relieved and amused. This is going to be fun.
	He turns to Guinan.

					RIKER
			If you only knew how much I wanted
			to tell you that.

					GUINAN
			But you were afraid.

					RIKER
			Yes.

					GUINAN
			Of me?

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   29.

80A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Of us. Of what we could become...

					WESLEY
			Commander Riker...

	They ignore him.

					RIKER
			... and that you might have
			thought it was a line.

					GUINAN
			Maybe I do think it's a line.

					RIKER
			Then you think I'm not sincere?

					GUINAN
			I didn't say that. There's
			nothing wrong with a line. It's
			like a knock on the door.

					RIKER
			Then you're inviting me in?

					GUINAN
			I'm not sending you away.

					RIKER
			That's more than I expected.

					GUINAN
			But is it more than you hoped?

					RIKER
			To hope is to recognize the
			possibility. I had only dreams.

					GUINAN
			Dreams can be dangerous.

					RIKER
			Not these dreams.

	He looks into her eyes.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I dream of a galaxy where your
			eyes are stars... And all the
			universe worships night.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT THREE   30.

80A  CONTINUED: (3)

					GUINAN
			Careful, if you place me too high
			on a pedestal, you won't be able
			to reach me.

					RIKER
			Then I'll learn to fly. You are
			the heart in my day and the soul
			in my night.

	Wesley taps Guinan on the arm.

					WESLEY
			I don't think this is my style.

					GUINAN
			Shut up, kid.
				(to Riker, dreamily)
			Now, tell me more about my eyes.

									DISSOLVE BACK TO:

81   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Riker's face is calmer. WIDEN to reveal Pulaski and
	Troi. Troi is concentrating.

					TROI
			He's relaxed... experiencing
			feelings of warmth. Friendship.

					PULASKI
			He's reliving memories. That's
			a natural side effect of the
			neural stimulation.

	Pulaski punches up the diagram of Riker's body with
	the organism highlighted. To her surprise:

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			Look at this! The organisms'
			metabolism has changed. I wonder
			if the stimulation is affecting
			them somehow...

	Pulaski again adjusts the device.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			I'm going to refocus the impulse
			pattern on the interpretative
			cortex.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   31.

81   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Will that intensify the
			commander's memories?

					PULASKI
			Exactly. And we'll see if that has
			an effect on the microbes...

	Pulaski activates the device --

81A  ON RIKER

	as we PUSH IN again and

									DISSOLVE TO:

81B  OMITTED

81C  INT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS (STOCK FROM #109 SCENES 12-13))

	The kind of place you'd like to visit. No particularly
	formalized furnishing plan -- it includes just about
	any way anyone would like to sit or loll. The same
	sort of revealing but sensible garb here too -- along
	with good humor. In fact, joy is what is mainly
	present here. Lots of fruit, nuts, food and drink
	selections. A MUSIC GROUP of harpists in sight --
	admittedly strange looking harps on which they compose,
	and now and then PLAY LILTING MUSIC which, like
	everything else, is not taken too seriously here
	either.

					RIVAN
			Everyone! We've brought the
			visitors!

					LIATOR
				(gesturing to away team)
			Please enjoy what we have!

81D  EMPHASIZING ENTERPRISE PEOPLE

	as they are taken charge of with great hospitality.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   32.

81E  INT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS (STOCK FROM #109 SCENES 31-31A)

	TRUCKING WITH RIKER as he passes through the Council
	Chamber bemused at the sight of the Edo of all ages and
	both sexes enjoying music, food, and each other. He
	comes to three who are playing a game with what appear
	to be marbles, each holding one to five of them hidden
	in the hand, then all of them simultaneously revealing
	how many each of them holds. We don't have to know
	the rules -- they know them and two of them will LAUGH
	delightedly at the total of marbles exposed. One will
	HANG HIS/HER HEAD in mock despair. Then when they look
	up to find Riker watching, they extend marbles to him,
	an offer to let him play too.

					EDO MARBLE PLAYER
			This will please you. Join us!

					RIKER
				(grins; shakes head)
			Another time. Thanks.

	Riker moves on a couple of steps to where an Edo man
	and woman, partially unclothed, are laying on a couch
	locked in an embrace. If they're not actually making
	love now, it is clear they will be doing it any moment
	now. As Riker pauses a female EDO SPECTATOR passes
	through, patting him on the backside.

					EDO SPECTATOR
			Joy and happiness!

					RIKER
			Certainly is.

	Riker smiles again, moving on through the room.

81F  ANGLE ON WORF

	as Riker moves into TWO SHOT with him.

					RIKER
			The good life, Worf.

					WORF
			I am not concerned with pleasure,
			Commander. I am a warrior.

					RIKER
			Even Klingons must need love now
			and then.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT THREE   33.

81F  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			For what we consider love, sir,
			I would need a Klingon woman.

					RIKER
				(eyes Worf curiously)
			How about plain old basic sex?
			You must have some need for that.

					WORF
			Of course. But with the females
			who are available to me... Earth
			females... I must restrain myself
			too much. They are quite fragile,
			sir.

					RIKER
				(eyes him again)
			Worf, if anyone else said that,
			I'd suspect he was bragging.

					WORF
				(puzzled)
			"Bragging," sir?

81G  INT. HOLODECK (STOCK FROM #116 SCENES 21 THRU 27)

	This three-dimensional, computer-generated image is
	so beautiful it takes Riker's breath.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   34.

81G  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to the Bynars)
			Gentlemen, if this is what you
			call "enhancement" you have a gift
			for understatement.

	He CROSSES to the beautiful WOMAN.

81H  ANGLE ON WOMAN'S TABLE

	As Riker sits down, the IMAGES COME TO LIFE. The combo
	BEGINS TO PLAY, the woman (Minuet) MOVES.

81I  RIKER AND WOMAN

	He looks at her with interest.

					RIKER
			What's your name, and tell me you
			love jazz.

					MINUET
			My name is Minuet. I love all
			jazz except Dixieland.

					RIKER
			Why not Dixieland?

					MINUET
			Because you can't dance to it.

					RIKER
			My girl.

81J  ANGLE ON TABLE WITH RIKER AND MINUET (OPTICAL)

	A slight change occurs in Minuet. The way she looks
	at Riker is more personal.

					RIKER
				(slyly)
			What's a knockout like you doing
			in a computer-generated joint like
			this?

					MINUET
			Waiting for you.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   35.

81J  CONTINUED:

	Her voice is deeper, sexier. Her eyes are warm,
	liquid, inviting.

					RIKER
			Waiting for me?!! You can't be
			serious?

					MINUET
			Oh yes, Will -- I've never been
			more serious in my life.

	Riker is knocked a little off balance by her look and
	her directness.

									DISSOLVE TO:

81K  INT. HOLODECK (STOCK FROM #116 SCENES 41 THRU 42)

	Riker APPROACHES the table. Minuet smiles a greeting.

					RIKER
			I am going to have to leave you
			for a while and see to my duties.

					MINUET
			Your work is very important to
			you.

					RIKER
			It is me -- it's what I am.

					MINUET
			Can we dance once before you
			leave?

	The invitation is so effortlessly offered -- and the
	woman so appealing -- who could resist?

					RIKER
			Sure, why not.

	She rises. He leads her to the little dance floor.

81L  ON THE DANCE FLOOR

	As they STEP ONTO the dance floor, Minuet turns and
	folds herself into his arms. They dance. It's slow
	and sexy.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   36.

81L  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			How did you learn to dance so
			well?

					MINUET
			From following you.

	Riker is puzzled and amused at the same time.

					MINUET
			I can anticipate your lead. Tell
			me more about your work -- what
			is it about it that consumes and
			enthralls you?

					RIKER
			What an interesting choice of
			words. That's exactly what it
			does.

					MINUET
			You are very fortunate.

					RIKER
			I know that.

					MINUET
			At this point in your life to be
			exactly where you want to be...
			And it's wonderful that you
			realize it.

					RIKER
			I'd be a fool not to know how
			lucky I am to be on this ship
			serving with this group of people.
			It's a dream come true.

	She snuggles in a little closer.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Just like this.

					MINUET
			A dream? Is that what this is?
			Is that what I am?

	She fills up his senses. He holds her away, to look at
	her. Her fragrance -- the lightness of her touch. Her
	movement. Riker is becoming captivated by her.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   37.

81L  CONTINUED: (2)

	As a woman can, she senses what he's feeling and leans
	back to look in his eyes.

					RIKER
			I know you are a computer-generated
			image... but your smell,
			the way you feel, your touch, even
			the way you talk and think is so
			real.

					MINUET
			Thank you.

					RIKER
			How far can this relationship go?
			I mean, how real are you?

					MINUET
			As real as you need me to be.

	Then a look. To underline her words, she molds herself
	against him.

									DISSOLVE BACK TO:

82
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82A

82AA	INT. SICKBAY

	CLOSE on Riker's face. PAN up to Troi's face --
	which is a bit flushed. Pulaski notices.

					PULASKI
			Something wrong?

					TROI
			No... it's just that... Commander
			Riker's emotions are rather...
			passionate.

					PULASKI
			As in -- erotic?

					TROI
				(nods)
			Very much so.

	Pulaski smiles. PAN back to Riker's face and

									DISSOLVE TO:

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   38.

82B  INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (STOCK FROM #144 SCENE 24A)

					BRENNA
			William, is something wrong?

					RIKER
			What do you mean?

					BRENNA
			Do you not like girls?

					RIKER
			Of course I like... Oh... is there
			a technique to this foot washing?

	Brenna approaches him. Unhooks her skirt. It puddles
	about her feet, and she steps out of it wearing a
	pretty petticoat.

					BRENNA
			You generally start at the top...
			and work your way down.

	Riker reaches up and pulls the pins from her long hair.
	It cascades over her shoulders.

					RIKER
			I think I can handle that.

	They are in each other's arms now.

					BRENNA
			I was hoping you might.

	They embrace...

83   INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE (STOCK FROM #115 SCENE 42)

	Beata touches his chest.

					BEATA
			I like the way your eyes pick up
			the color of your tunic.

	He shifts his body to avoid her hand.

					RIKER
			It's not our place to interfere
			in the domestic affairs of other
			societies.

	She reaches across him to pick up the bottle of liquor
	and freshen his drink.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   39.

83   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
			But you can interact, can't you?

					RIKER
			Of course. Otherwise, how can
			we learn?

					BEATA
			And that's why you're here,
			tonight, with me... to learn?

					RIKER
			Yes.

					BEATA
			... About our society.

					RIKER
			Yes.

					BEATA
			In our society, it's men who are
			the fortunate ones, enjoying all
			that life has to offer, while we
			women devote ourselves to the
			obligations of making life work.

					RIKER
			In our society we share the
			responsibilities and the pleasures
			equally.

					BEATA
			Don't be defensive. I'd be the
			last to imply that men are
			inferior.

					RIKER
			Or I, that women are. That's why
			I can be here with you while the
			women on the away team go to find
			Ramsey.

					BEATA
			I must remember to thank them when
			they return for giving us this
			time.

	She moves closer. She touches him and kisses him
	softly on the cheek.

   STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT THREE   40.

83   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEATA
			You resist... Why? Do you not
			find me attractive?

					RIKER
			Oh... Yes I find you very
			attractive.

					BEATA
			Don't you feel you know me well
			enough?

	Riker hesitates, bemused.

					BEATA
			You attract me like no man ever
			has.

					RIKER
			I'm flattered. I don't know what
			to say.

									DISSOLVE BACK TO:

84
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85

86   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE on Riker. WIDEN to reveal Troi composing
	herself as Pulaski punches up the highlighted view of
	Riker's body and nervous system. To Pulaski and
	Troi's dismay, the highlighting is stronger than ever.

					PULASKI
			The organisms responded, all right.
			Their growth rate has doubled.

	Troi's frustration surfaces as she looks from Riker
	back to the wall panel.

					TROI
			Then all we've done is make things
			worse...

	On Pulaski's grim expression:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR    41.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

87   OMITTED

88   INT. SICKBAY

	Pulaski moves from the monitor to Troi's side.

					PULASKI
			Now we know the organism's growth
			rate is related to the memories
			he's experiencing.

					TROI
			Or the emotions they produce.

					PULASKI
			Different mental processes
			generate different chemicals.
			Perhaps the organisms are
			sensitive to brain endorphins.

					TROI
			And if some types of endorphins
			attract them...

					PULASKI
				(nods)
			... others will repel them.

	Pulaski's fingers fly over the controls of the device.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			I'm going to change the
			differential current pattern and
			see what happens.

	The device is activated --

89   CLOSE ON RIKER - PUSH IN

									DISSOLVE TO:
89A
thru	OMITTED
89B

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR    42.

89C  EXT. PLANET SURFACE (STOCK FROM #122 SCENE C21-22)

	Riker moves a STEP CLOSER to the slime creature.

					RIKER
			I am Commander William Riker of
			the USS Enterprise.

					ARMUS
			I am ARMUS. You are in my space.

					RIKER
			We mean you no harm. We have an
			injured crew in that shuttlecraft.
			We need to get to them. May we
			pass?

					ARMUS
			You haven't given me a good enough
			reason yet.

					RIKER
			Preserving life -- all life --
			is very important to us.

					ARMUS
			Why?

					RIKER
			We believe that everything in the
			Universe has a right to exist.

					ARMUS
			An interesting notion which I do
			not share. You may now leave if
			you wish.

	Riker and the crew are startled.

					TASHA
			We won't go without the shuttle
			crew.

	The Shroud REMAINS SILENT as Tasha makes a slight MOVE
	TO GO AROUND IT.

					ARMUS
			I warn you. You will not like
			it here.

					TASHA
			What are you saying -- that you
			are going to deny us access to
			our comrades?

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR    43.

89C  CONTINUED:

					ARMUS
			I told you what you can do. You
			can leave. I have no interest
			in any further discussion or
			argument.

	Tasha has had enough of this and starts to move toward
	the narrowest strip of slime.

					TASHA
			Enough. We have people who need
			attention. We will not harm you,
			but we must help them.

	ARMUS FLICKS HIS FINGER, sending an ENERGY FORCE
	towards Tasha, JERKING HER BACK and SLAMMING HER DOWN
	to the ground.

	Everything from here on must happen in a blur of
	action. Beverly jumps to Tasha's side. Riker and Data
	MOVE BETWEEN the others and BLAST ARMUS with their
	phasers.

89D  EXT. PLANET SURFACE (STOCK FROM #122 SCENE 24C)

	Angle on Tasha's body and the others around her.
	Beverly quickly takes a reading. She can't believe
	the instruments.

					BEVERLY
			She's dead.

89E  INT. SICKBAY (STOCK FROM #122 SCENES 30 THRU 34)

	The medical team is easing Tasha onto the operating
	table as Picard ENTERS. Beverly barely glances up at
	him. He MOVES OFF TO THE SIDE and watches silently,
	with Data and Riker, as:

					PICARD
			Status, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Unchanged.

	The diagnostic screen shows her bodily readings to be
	totally askew. Beverly and the nurse work together
	as if they'd done this a hundred times before,
	attaching the clamshell device onto the bed, over
	Tasha's body.

    STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR    44.

89E  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Can you bring her back?

					BEVERLY
			I'm trying.

					RIKER
				(hopeful)
			You've saved people before. You
			can save her.

					BEVERLY
			Neural stimulator.

	The nurse immediately helps her attach the device,
	which clips onto the bed and slips over Tasha's head
	like a loose headband.

	As soon as both devices are activated, Beverly and the
	Nurse anxiously watch the diagnostic screen. A FEW
	KEY INDICATORS APPROACH NORMALITY. Picard is anxious
	and impatient.

					RIKER
			There. You did it.

					BEVERLY
			No. I've got her on total
			support. There's no independent
			brain activity.

	Beverly grimly and quickly works the neural stimulator.
	She pushes programming keys furiously, then hits the
	start button. No reaction.

					NURSE
			She's not responding, Doctor.
			Her synaptic network is breaking
			down.

					BEVERLY
			No! Inject norep.

	The nurse complies as Beverly reprograms the
	stimulator. Nothing happens.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			We're going for direct reticular
			stimulation.

	The nurse looks at her sharply. It's risky.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        45.

89E  CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Doesn't matter! Do it!

	The nurse punches it in, and Tasha's body TWITCHES
	SLIGHTLY. Picard looks hopefully at Riker.

					NURSE
			Neurons are beginning to
			depolarize.

	Beverly is desperate, but calm.

					BEVERLY
			Increase to seventy microvolts.

	The nurse complies. Beverly pushes the button. Tasha
	MOVES SLIGHTLY -- VERY SLIGHTLY. Beverly checks the
	readout. Data and Riker look at each other -- it's not
	good.

					RIKER
				(urgently)
			Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Eighty-five microvolts.

	They quickly try again. And again. Finally, there is
	NO MOVEMENT in Tasha at all. Beverly slowly turns to
	Picard.

					BEVERLY
			She's gone.

					PICARD
			Gone?

					BEVERLY
			There's too much synaptic damage.
			That thing just sucked all the
			life out of her. There's nothing
			I can do...

	Picard, Riker and Data seem rooted to the spot.

	Beverly reluctantly pushes in a code on the overbed
	life support clamshell. She and the others look up
	at the big diagnostic wall screen and watch all the
	LIFE FUNCTION INDICATORS FALL TO ZERO. They REACT to
	the finality of this.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        46.

89F  INT. PLANET DISASTER AREA (STOCK, #111 SC. 70 TO 84)

	The away reserve team MATERIALIZES. They are in a
	passageway which has been severely damaged by
	explosions. Water SPRAYS from the ceiling and is
	already ankle deep on the floor. Data scans the area
	with his tricorder.

					DATA
			This way.

	They push ahead.

89G  ANOTHER ANGLE - CORRIDOR

	as they ARRIVE at a doorway. The door has been jammed
	by the explosion. Data steps over and with his great
	strength -- rips the door off its hinges and clears the
	opening.

	The survivors are here. ABOUT A DOZEN of them, huddled
	together on the far side. Beverly and her teams wade
	through the water to them.

89H  ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND SURVIVORS

	As she kneels beside an injured WOMAN.

					BEVERLY
			You are going to be all right,
			now.

					RIKER
			Where are the others?

	The woman shakes her head.

					WOMAN
			Gone. It's just us.

					GEORDI
				(urgent)
			Commander!

	Riker turns.

89I  ANGLE ON GEORDI

	CAMERA MOVES IN TO E.C.U. Geordi is staring at a pile
	of rubble.

					GEORDI
			There's someone there!

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        47.

89J  ANGLE ON DATA

	With great strength he moves huge rocks with remarkable
	rapidity.

89K  ANGLE ON GEORDI AND RIKER

	They stand and look for a beat, then:

89L  ANGLE ON DATA

	as he lifts and carries the limp body of a child.

89M  ANOTHER ANGLE

	Beverly rushes over and while Data holds the child,
	she quickly examines him.

89N  ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND CHILD

	From her expression it is clear the child is dead.
	All of her skill will not help.

					BEVERLY
			She's dead. If we'd only gotten
			here a little sooner... !

89O  ANGLE ON RIKER

	He steps closer. A dead child. A moment of truth.

					DATA
			Sir, if you indeed have "Q"'s
			power...

89P  ANGLE ON RIKER

	He is fighting his emotions.

89Q  ANGLE INCLUDING BEVERLY

	Puzzled.

					BEVERLY
				(to Riker)
			I don't understand. Certainly
			you can't bring her back to life?

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        48.

89Q  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(long beat)
			I'm prevented from that by a
			promise.

	Beverly is surprised and puzzled; Riker is very
	troubled.

89R  INT. TROI'S QUARTERS (STOCK, #127 SC. 81 THRU 84)

	as Pulaski leads the others to Troi's quarters.

					TROI
			It's Ian. Please... please hurry.

	Pulaski moves quickly to the unconscious child, pulls
	back the covers. She removes an instrument from her
	smock and makes a scan of the child's body. In the
	b.g., Picard enters with Riker and Data.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Save him, you must save him.

					PULASKI
			What happened? Did he eat
			anything? Did he fall?

					TROI
			No.

	Data, using his tricorder, confirms with a nod to
	Riker.

					DATA
			The child is the source of the
			unusual radiation.

					TROI
			He said he's the reason the ship
			is in danger.

					DATA
			That analysis is correct.

	Pulaski injects the child with hypospray.

					PULASKI
			I'm losing life signs.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        49.

89R  CONTINUED:

	Troi stands by helplessly. Like any mother in this
	situation, she is beyond grief. Tears streak her face.

					TROI
			Oh, please. Please save him.

89S  PULASKI

	resets the injector and again she administers a dose
	of hypospray. She waits for a reaction. There is
	none.

89T  ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The room is very quiet. Pulaski stands.

					PULASKI
			I'm sorry.

	Troi moves next to the cot on which the child is lying.
	She is beyond despair. Her heart has completely
	broken. The others allow her a moment alone, then as
	Riker is about to move to Troi's side, a LIGHT -- the
	glowing energy which we saw at the beginning -- gathers
	from within the child and slowly rises. As it does,
	the body that was Ian fades away until there is only
	the LIGHT.

89U  INTERCUT REACTIONS (OPTICAL)

	Troi reaches out and with cupped hands she collects
	the LIGHT, cradles it gently and brings it to her.
	As she holds it close, it makes her face all aglow.
	Slowly the pain and despair drain away, and through
	the tears she smiles. The joy she now feels shines
	from her eyes. The Betazoid within her, embraces the
	essence of the entity before her and she knows now why
	he came and what he wanted. Then, in an act of pure
	love, she releases the glowing energy as she would a
	dove. For a beat the LIGHT seems reluctant to leave.
	Then it does. It passes effortlessly through the wall
	of the ship and away. Troi stares after it for a beat.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
				(excited -- relieved)
			Captain. The containment field
			has stabilized.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        50.

89U  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Thank you, Lieutenant.

	Troi turns and looks at her captain and shipmates.

					TROI
			Then Ian was right. He was the
			cause.

					PICARD
			Apparently so.

	Troi pauses, gathering her feelings and picking her
	words carefully. She settles her emotions.

					TROI
			He is a life-force entity... as
			we passed each other in space he
			was curious and wanted to know
			about us, and he thought the best
			way to learn was to go through
			the process. To be born, to live
			as one of us and in that way to
			understand us.

	She pauses, then:

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Captain, he never meant any harm.

	Picard nods -- he knows that is true.

					RIKER
			There was a moment when you
			smiled.

					TROI
				(she smiles again)
			He said thank you.
				(she pauses)
			I told him we will miss him -- and
			I will.

	The others will also miss him.

									DISSOLVE BACK TO:

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT FOUR        51.

90
thru	OMITTED
94

95   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE on Riker; WIDEN to include Troi and Pulaski, who
	are encouraged as they observe the panel showing
	Riker's nervous system. The highlighting has dimmed
	just a bit.

					PULASKI
			The growth rate has definitely
			slowed. What is he feeling? Can
			you tell?

					TROI
			Sadness.

					PULASKI
			Just the opposite of before --
			and it's having the opposite
			effect on the infection.

					TROI
			Then your theory is correct. The
			organisms are sensitive to
			different types of endorphins.

					PULASKI
			And negative emotions...

					TROI
			Such as sadness...

					PULASKI
			... produce endorphins that inhibit
			the organisms' growth.

					TROI
			Then we've found a way to repel
			the infection.

					PULASKI
			Assuming we're not already too
			late.

					TROI
			How much time do we have?

					PULASKI
			I'm not sure. His vital signs
			are getting weaker. I don't want
			to risk another dose of
			tricordrazine unless I have to...

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT FOUR       51A.

95   CONTINUED:

	Pulaski watches the vital signs for another beat, makes
	a decision. She adjusts the device.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			I'm refocusing the pattern again.
			We need to isolate memories that
			generate stronger negative
			emotions.

95A  ON RIKER

	A quick, reflexive movement as the pattern of current
	changes --

									DISSOLVE TO:

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        52.

95B
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95D

95E  INT. PAGH - MAIN BRIDGE (STOCK, #134 SC. 33-33E)

	Riker and his escort enter onto the bridge.

	The same sparse but functional look. The bridge is
	manned by FIVE CREWMEMBERS at varying stations.
	Captain Kargan is seated in the Command Chair. SECOND
	OFFICER KLAG stands next to him. They are businesslike
	in their appraisal of Riker. Firm but not harsh.
	Riker steps forward.

					RIKER
			I am Commander William Riker of
			the Starship Enterprise.

					KARGAN
			That is incorrect.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			I don't understand.

					KARGAN
			You are Commander Riker, first
			officer of the Klingon Cruiser
			Pagh, or do you intend to
			disobey Federation orders?

					RIKER
			I have no such intentions,
			Captain.

					KARGAN
			Exactly where are your loyalties,
			Commander?

					RIKER
			I'm afraid I still don't
			understand.

	Kargan explains carefully in a low, calm voice.

					KARGAN
			This ship is equipped with our
			best weapons and our finest
			warriors. Although we are on a
			peaceful mission we are prepared
			to go into battle instantly.
					(more)

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        53.

95E  CONTINUED:

					KARGAN (cont'd)
			I know I can count on every
			Klingon warrior in this crew to
			serve and die in that battle.
			So I ask again Commander Riker,
				(beat)
			where are your loyalties?

					RIKER
			I have been assigned here to serve
			this ship and to obey your orders.
			I will do exactly that.

					KARGAN
			Will you take an oath to that
			effect?

					RIKER
				(meets his gaze)
			I just did.

	Klag interjects firmly to Captain Kargan.

					KLAG
			yI-Har-Qo! nep-we' ghaH! (Do
			not believe him! He lies!)

					KARGAN
				(to Klag)
			Hol-chaj yI-jatlh. (Speak in
			their language.)
				(to Riker)
			This is your second officer,
			Lieutenant Klag.

					RIKER
			Was there something you wanted
			to say to me, Lieutenant?

					KLAG
			Yes sir.
				(beat)
			I don't believe you.

					RIKER
			Then I take it you challenge my
			authority over you.

					KLAG
			Correct.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        54.

95E  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(to Kargan)
			And your position in this,
			Captain?

					KARGAN
				(with disdain)
			I would call it your first command
			decision.

	Riker looks around the Main Bridge at the other
	crewmembers.

95F  RIKER'S POV

	The Klingon crewmembers watch him, waiting to see his
	reaction to this challenge.

95G  SCENE

	Riker eyes the arrogant stance and size of Klag who
	gives him an insubordinate snort. Riker realizes he
	has no choice. He deftly, with no advance warning or
	aggressive motion, swings a two-handed blow with his
	full strength and lands a monstrous blow across the
	chest of Klag.

95H  SERIES OF CUTS

	The sound of the blow against Klag's chest armor echoes
	through the bridge and is followed by the roar of his
	breath leaving his body, and then his bulk smashing
	against the bulkhead and slipping to the ground.

	Riker calmly steps around the still-seated captain and
	steps in front of Klag who is struggling to his feet.

	Klag is almost to his feet when Riker swings again,
	this time taking the legs out from under Klag who drops
	to the ground again.

	The crewmembers are animated and watch the fight with
	relish, not caring who wins or loses but that there is
	combat.

	Riker looks over to the captain.

	Captain Kargan simply sits back and allows it to
	continue.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        55.

95H  CONTINUED:

	Riker turns back to the dazed but still active Klag who
	is once more attempting to get to his feet.

	Riker eyes the combatant with a calculated but
	astonished eye. Klag can barely stand but bravely
	fights for balance. Riker shrugs, and rams his fist
	into Klag's stomach, then drops him with another
	double-handed blow over the head.

95I  SCENE

	Kargan applauds with a grunt and a motion of his head.

	Klag is awake but prone. He struggles to his feet,
	manages to prop himself against the wall. Klag gives
	Riker as much a look of respect as he is able...

95J  ON RIKER

					RIKER
			My oath is between Captain Kargan
			and myself. Your only concern
			is how to obey my orders.
				(beat)
			Or do you prefer the rank of
			prisoner over that of lieutenant?

	Klag calculates Riker carefully, then:

					KLAG
			I will take your orders.

	Riker nods his acceptance. Klag returns it. Kargan
	interjects:

					KARGAN
			And you, Commander Riker, will
			obey my orders.

					RIKER
			Agreed, Captain Kargan.

	Riker turns away from the captain, and when no one can
	see him he lets his breath out.

95K  INT. QUINN'S GUEST QUARTERS (STOCK, #125 SC. 71)

	Quinn is sitting on the sofa, blankly staring into his
	slightly opened briefcase. Riker ENTERS, catching him
	off guard...

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        56.

95K  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Ready for your tour, Admiral?

	Quinn quickly stands, but Riker has seen the
	briefcase...

					QUINN
			Quite ready, Commander.

					RIKER
			What's in the case?

	From where he stands, Riker can barely see a few
	delicate-looking tendrils coming out of its opening...
	He looks at the admiral somewhat suspiciously...

					QUINN
				(thoughtful)
			Actually... I brought this for
			Doctor Crusher. But perhaps you'd
			like you to see it first?

					RIKER
				(slowly moving closer)
			What is it?

					QUINN
			A form of life. Discovered quite
			accidentally by a survey team on
			a distant uncharted planet.

					RIKER
			Why haven't we heard anything
			about that?

					QUINN
			Oh, you'll be hearing more about
			it shortly. But first there is
			much scientific study to be done.
			After all, this is a superior
			life-form.

					RIKER
			Superior?

					QUINN
			Totally.
				(voice grows hard)
			Now come, Riker. Take a good
			look.

	Riker stands where he is, uncertain of what to do.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        57.

95K  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			I think I'll summon our science
			officer --

					QUINN
			It won't like your science
			officer. It likes you.
				(rises, grabs Riker's
				 arm)
			Now look!

	Riker looks down at his arm and grimaces; Quinn is
	squeezing it with tremendous force. Riker grasps the
	old man's wrist and tries to pull it off him... he
	can't.

					QUINN
				(dark smile)
			Vitamins. They do wonders for
			the body.

	RIKER CRIES OUT -- it feels like Quinn is crushing his
	arm. Unable to break free, HE RAISES HIS OTHER ARM TO
	STRIKE the admiral. Riker's BLOW IS BLOCKED and QUINN
	responds by effortlessly THROWING HIM backwards toward
	the wall. The FIRST OFFICER hits it at breakneck speed
	and CRUMPLES TO THE FLOOR, severely dazed...

					QUINN
				(dry -- evil smile)
			Ahh, your life is so painful now.
			But soon you'll be one of us.

	Before Riker can clear his head, QUINN ATTACKS again
	-- rapping him across the chin WITH A KARATE KICK.
	Riker staggers to his feet -- Quinn swings from the
	heels with a sure knockout blow... RIKER DUCKS under
	it and puts all his weight behind a powerful PUNCH to
	THE ADMIRAL'S solar plexus.

	For a moment, Quinn seems effected, sucking in his
	stomach and gasping for air... But it quickly passes
	and he straightens and smiles at a disbelieving Riker,
	before DEALING HIM A vicious double fisted BACKHAND.

	Riker hits his communicator.

					RIKER
				(pained, weak)
			Riker to security. Emergency --

	QUINN'S final blow KNOCKS RIKER OUT before he can say
	another word...

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FOUR        58.

95L  EXT. PLANET SURFACE (STOCK FROM #122 SCENE 51C)

	ARMUS HAS MOVED OFF THE SHUTTLE AND as it APPROACHES
	THE GROUP, Riker suddenly feels a great force pull him.
	He calls out. Data MOVES to help him.

					ARMUS
				(as slime)
			Touch him and he dies.

	As the away team watches, Riker -- fighting with all
	his might -- is pulled inexorably toward the slime. From
	the other direction, Armus also MOVES toward the hole.
	As the creature's SHRIEK joins RIKER'S SCREAM, the two
	SLIP INTO THE SLIME HOLE and DISAPPEAR.

	For a beat there is nothing. Then: WE CAN SEE only
	RIKER'S FACE PRESSED AGAINST THE SKIN.

					DATA
			Enterprise, ARMUS has enveloped
			Commander Riker.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I'm beaming you up!

					ARMUS
			If any of you leave now, he dies.
			And so do the survivors of the
			crash.

	The team REACTS.

									DISSOLVE BACK TO:

96
thru	OMITTED
106

107  INT. SICKBAY

	CLOSE on the unconscious Riker, under terrific stress
	-- his muscles tensed, his face sweating.

108  WIDER (OPTICAL)

	to include Pulaski and Troi. On the wall panel, the
	highlighting showing the organism's presence has
	remained the same.

					PULASKI
			We've reduced the growth rate
			even further... but not enough.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT FOUR        59.

109  ON PULASKI

	checking the monitor. She's concerned about Riker's
	low and erratic vital signs.

					PULASKI
			And his vital signs are
			deteriorating.

					TROI
			But we've isolated the specific
			areas to stimulate. The feelings
			were very primal... survival
			emotions.

					PULASKI
			They must be producing a type of
			endorphin that's poisonous to the
			organisms.

					TROI
			Can you intensify those emotions?

					PULASKI
				(nods)
			I can refocus the impulse pattern
			even tighter.

	She glances again at the vital signs monitor.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			But I don't know if he can
			withstand it. He's extremely
			weak.

					TROI
			Do we have a choice?

	Pulaski moves to the device, prepares to activate it
	once again.

					PULASKI
			No. If we don't neutralize the
			infection within half an hour,
			he'll be dead.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/4/89 - ACT FIVE        60.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

109A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			Medical log, supplemental.
			Commander Riker's condition is
			still critical.

110  INT. SICKBAY

	Pulaski is preparing to give Riker another zap from the
	device.

					PULASKI (V.O., cont'd)
			I've discovered a way to reverse
			the infection's growth rate --
			but I may be too late.

	Everything's ready. Pulaski glances at the monitor
	as she works. Troi can see that Pulaski isn't pleased
	with Riker's vital signs:

					TROI
			He's getting weaker, isn't he?

					PULASKI
				(nods)
			Respiration shallow, heartbeat
			extremely irregular.

	She shakes her head.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			But we can't delay any longer...

	Troi nods agreement. Pulaski activates the device.

111  PUSH IN ON RIKER

	unconscious, but growing rigid as the current is
	applied.

									DISSOLVE TO:

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT FIVE       60A.

111A
thru	OMITTED
111B

111C INT. GUEST QUARTERS (STOCK FROM #123 SCENE 56B)

	T'Jon then turns and grabs Riker's shoulder in a death
	grip. WE SEE Riker immobilized by an ELECTRICAL
	CHARGE.

					T'JON
			Take us to our planet -- leave us
			there with our medicine or this
			person dies.

	Picard takes a STEP FORWARD, then STOPS.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        61.

111C CONTINUED:

					T'JON
				(continuing)
			Don't you see -- I have no choice.
			We were sent to bring back the
			Felicium. The suffering on my
			planet is too great. People are
			dying. It doesn't matter any more
			whether we are entitled to the
			Felicium... we have to have it.

					PICARD
			Let him go.

					T'JON
			Take us there now -- or give us
			a shuttle -- but we must have the
			medicine... if you refuse, this
			person dies.

					PICARD
			I will not be coerced.

					T'JON
			I'll do it. I'll kill him.

	The strain of the pressure is all over T'Jon.

					PICARD
				(calmly)
			No you won't. You're not a
			killer.

	T'Jon releases Riker, who sags a little, then catches
	his balance. Beverly goes to his assistance.

111D EXT. PLANET SURFACE (STOCK, #121 SC. 13A-22)

	Riker and Captain Rice.

					RICE
			Commander Riker, those answers
			make no sense.

					RIKER
			You haven't used my first name
			once, Paul.

	There is a slight hesitation.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        62.

111D CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			You remember it, don't you?

	No response. Rice looks confused.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			You don't, because you don't even
			exist. You're a fake -- an image
			of the original! Aren't you?...
			Answer me!

	Rice twitches -- a slight REACTION, then SUDDENLY:

111E NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The image of Captain Rice DISAPPEARS and is REPLACED BY
	A WEAPON-LIKE OBJECT. IT QUICKLY MOVES several meters
	away.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Report, Number One.

					RIKER
			The image of Rice has been
			replaced by something which is
			hovering several meters away.

111F EXT. PLANET SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and the others set to beam up.

					RIKER
			Prepare to beam up.

					TASHA
			Commander.

	He looks as she indicates a direction. The WEAPON IS
	MOVING toward them. Before anyone can answer, THE
	WEAPON FIRES.

111G CLOSE ON RIKER (OPTICAL)

	The BEAM HITS HIM. He STIFFENS -- and BECOMES ENCASED
	IN AN ENERGY FIELD.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        63.

111H EXT. PLANET SURFACE - ANGLE ON TASHA (OPTICAL)

	She FIRES ON THE WEAPON AND DESTROYS IT.

111I FULL SHOT - AWAY TEAM

	Picard's VOICE is heard.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
				(tense, tight)
			What just happened down there?
			Number One! Report!

111J EXT. PLANET SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	Tasha and Data APPROACH him. They monitor the energy
	field with their tricorders.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Report! Report!

	Tasha and Data examine the energy field.

					TASHA
			He can't answer you, Captain.

					DATA
			Commander Riker has been encased
			in some kind of energy field.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Is he alive?

	Data and Tasha continue to examine the energy field
	containing the inert form of Commander William T.
	Riker.

					DATA
			Unknown.

111K POV (STOCK, #107 SC. 42-43)

	Backlit by LIGHTNING, THREE SMALL, HAIRLESS HUMANOIDS
	with protruding cupped ears, dressed in strange
	clothing. They are armed with odd whip-like weapons.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Who are you?

	At that, the leader snaps his whip toward them,
	unleashing a rippling electro-plasmic WAVE that races
	TOWARD CAMERA (OPTICAL).

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT FIVE        64.

111L CLOSE - OUR TEAM

	Riker, Data and lucky-day Geordi are whacked with the
	WAVE all together... putting Geordi back to sleep.
	Data falls unconscious, too. Riker fights it but is
	hit again, and falls, unconscious.

									DISSOLVE BACK TO:

112
thru	OMITTED
114

115  INT. SICKBAY - ON RIKER

	his every muscle taut.

116  WIDER (OPTICAL)

	Pulaski examines the wall panel. The highlighting
	showing the organisms' progress hasn't changed.

					PULASKI
			The growth rate's down to seven
			percent.

	She checks the monitor. The vital signs are going
	crazy.

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			But the organisms are still
			impairing his neural functions.
			Respiration is erratic, pulse
			grossly irregular, blood pressure
			almost nil.

	She makes a decision, turns to a medical crewman:

					PULASKI (cont'd)
			Tricordrazine.

	The medical crewman hands her the hypospray. Pulaski
	injects Riker, looks at the monitor, shakes her head --
	vital signs are better, but still not good.

					TROI
			Can we tighten the pattern
			further?

	Pulaski considers, nods, and makes an adjustment to
	the device, intensifying the pattern of current.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        65.

117  ON RIKER

	sweating more profusely.

									DISSOLVE TO:

117A INT. ENGINEERING (STOCK FROM #116 SCENE 70)

	The destruct computer is separate from the main
	computer and is used for this type of emergency only.

					COMPUTER
			Recognize Picard, Jean-Luc,
			Captain...
				(pause)
			Recognize Riker, William T.,
			Commander.

					PICARD
			Set auto-destruct sequence.

					COMPUTER
			Does the first officer concur?

					RIKER
			... Yes. Set auto-destruct
			sequence -- now!

	A small sign ILLUMINATES "AUTO-DESTRUCT IN (TIME)."

					COMPUTER
			Auto-destruct will detonate in
			four minutes and fifty-nine
			seconds... four minutes and
			fifty-eight seconds... four
			minutes and fifty-seven seconds...

					PICARD
			Let's go. The only place we can
			stop the count is from the bridge.

117B INT. MAIN BRIDGE (STOCK FROM #128 SCENE 117A)

	There is the familiar starfield on the viewscreen as
	Picard enters from the turbolift.

	Geordi and Pulaski are not present. The AFT PANELS
	FLASH that AUTO-DESTRUCT is ENGAGED.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Thirty seconds to auto-destruct.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        66.

117B CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Captain, we are clear of the void.
			You may stop the auto-destruct.

					PICARD
			Data, on any heading -- warp six
			-- now!

117C EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	stretches into warp.

117D INT. MAIN BRIDGE (STOCK FROM #128 SCENE 117E)

	Picard's resolve is undiminished.

					RIKER
			Captain.

					PICARD
			I don't believe it, Number One.
			It could still be part of the
			illusion. Data, report.

					DATA
			All navigational systems confirm
			-- we are at warp six -- on
			course...

	No one even breathes for a long moment...

117E INT. MAIN BRIDGE - (STOCK FROM #143 SCENE 60B & 60D)

	Riker stands before the viewscreen, Worf ready at his
	station as they hear:

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Seventeen... sixteen...
			fifteen... fourteen...

					WORF
			Firing sequence proceeding, sir.

					RIKER
			Hold fast.

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Eleven... ten... nine...

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        67.

117E CONTINUED:

	Riker reacts to what he sees on the viewscreen, looks
	to Worf as they listen to:

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			six... five... four... three...

	Tension mounts as:

									QUICK CUT TO:

117F INT. BATRIS - ENGINEERING (STOCK, #120 SC. 47-56)

	The Klingon, KORRIS, moves forward to begin formalized
	greetings.

					KORRIS
			I am Korris.

					RIKER
			We'll handle the formalities later
			-- right now we have to get off this
			ship. Are there any others still
			alive?

					KORRIS
			No.

	Data APPEARS in the torn hatchway.

					DATA
			I believe there is a quicker way
			out of here.

					GEORDI
			Let's go.

	Riker indicates a third figure on the floor.

					RIKER
			Check him Data.

	Data steps over and scans the figure with his
	tricorder.

					DATA
			He is alive -- but just barely.

					RIKER
			Pick him up and let's get out of
			here.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        68.

117F CONTINUED:

	Data starts to lift the stricken man. Korris steps
	up beside Data.

					KORRIS
			No. I will carry him.

					DATA
			As you wish.

	INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	as the group hurries through the debris. There is
	a BOILING, RUMBLING EFFECT on the ship.

					GEORDI
			We're out of time, Commander --
			the ship's going to blow.

					RIKER
			Transporter Room, have you got
			a lock on us?

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Not yet. Too much interference.
			You have to get farther away from
			the Engineering section.

	Behind them there is an ominous change in the GAS
	BUILDUP.

	INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	They come to a bend in the corridor, turn the corner
	and bump into a solid wall of debris.

					RIKER
			End of the line. Transporter
			Room, we've gone as far as we can.
			Get us off -- now!

	The away team and the Klingons stand ready to beam.

	INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	The BEAM OUT BEGINS, then STOPS, then TRIES TO START
	again.

	INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Tasha shakes her head in frustration, makes an attempt
	to fine-tune her equipment and tries again.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        69.

117F CONTINUED: (2)

	INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR

	A CLOUD BOILS up at the end of the corridor. There
	is a CRACKLING SOUND, followed by a RUMBLE.

	ANGLE ON THE AWAY TEAM

	They REACT.

	EXT. SPACE - THE BATRIS (OPTICAL)

	As it BLOWS UP.

									QUICK CUT TO:

117G EXT. SPACE (STOCK, #103 SC. 108-130)

	The Enterprise and the Tsiolkovsky are still tied by
	the tractor beam, motionless. Riker's voice reveals
	the strain he is under.

					RIKER'S VOICE
			Ship's log, First Officer Riker.
			The star has begun disintegrating.
			Enterprise will be destroyed
			unless it can be moved out of the
			path of the star material
			hurtling...

	EXT. SPACE - EXPLODED MASS OF MATERIAL (OPTICAL)

	It is large, irregularly shaped, moving very fast as it
	was hurled off the star's surface with more power than
	a hydrogen bomb. To gain a sense of size, it should
	BLOCK OUT A WHOLE SECTION OF THE STARFIELD as it PASSES
	CAMERA.

					RIKER'S VOICE
				(continuing)
			... toward us. Our only hope is
			for Lieutenant Commander Data in
			the time we have left, to regain
			his senses and reconnect engine
			power to the bridge.

	INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ON MACDOUGAL

	She is on her knees on the floor, vainly trying to sort
	out which optical chips belong where.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        70.

117G CONTINUED:

	ANGLE ON RIKER AND DATA

	as they ENTER FAST. MacDougal looks up at Riker,
	helplessly indicates the chip chaos. Data smiles at
	Wesley, who grins back cheerfully. Both are still
	smashed.

					WESLEY
			Hi, Mister Data.

					DATA
			Nice to see you, Wesley. What... ?

					RIKER
				(overlapping; urgently
				 indicating)
			Data! We need the engines on-line
			in a hurry, remember?

	Meanwhile, Riker is now beginning to perspire like
	others who have been "infected."

					WESLEY
			Oh yes, I remember too.
				(to Data)
			So, Data, if you don't mind...

					RIKER
				(fast; to Wesley)
			We've no time for courtesy!
				(fast; to Data)
			Get those damned control chips
			back in place, Data! In the
			correct order!

	Data hesitates, surprised at Riker shouting at him.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			NOW!

					WESLEY
				(to Data)
			It's like a game of "how fast can
			you do it?"

					DATA
			Ah, a game!

	Data begins selecting chips, beginning to move more
	and more rapidly. Wesley moves to the Engineering Room
	viewer, adjusts the controls there.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        71.

117G CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			I think I can switch this to the
			Main Viewer, sir...

	ANOTHER ANGLE - VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as it switches to a SHOT OF THE STAR MATERIAL IN
	DISTANCE BUT RACING TOWARD THEM.

	ANGLE EMPHASIZING RIKER

	turning from viewer to Data.

					RIKER
			We've got eight or nine minutes,
			at most, Data. Can you finish
			by then?

	ANGLE EMPHASIZING DATA

	If necessary, UNDERCRANK CAMERA now to show Data's
	hands are moving very fast. He seems to be calculating
	Riker's questions, then shakes his head without looking
	up:

					DATA
			No. This will take slightly more
			time than we have, sir.

	Riker becomes aware that his hand is wet, realizes he
	is "infected" too.

					RIKER
			Dammit, NO! I can't afford to
			get it!

	He stands, sways, grabs for support.

	EXT. SPACE - MASS OF MATERIAL FROM STAR (OPTICAL)

	hurtling through space -- too fast.

	CLOSE ON DATA AND HIS HANDS

	UNDERCRANK CAMERA. His hands are flying -- almost a
	blur. More and and more of the isolinear optical chips
	are set in the command computer board.

					DATA
			If we had just a minute more,
			sir...

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/2/89 - ACT FIVE        72.

117G CONTINUED: (3)

	ANGLE ON WESLEY

	He looks up toward Engineering Room viewer.

	CLOSE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The mass of star material closer, hurtling toward them.

	WIDER ANGLE

	as Picard bursts in, presses his hypo against
	MacDougal, then Riker, then another person, etc.

					RIKER
			We didn't make it, Captain. If
			we had just a minute or so more...

	EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE, TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	with the star material looming large as it rushes down
	upon them.

	INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - ON WESLEY

	His fingers begin to dance on the panel.

					WESLEY
			Yes, then reversing power leads,
			back through the force
			activator... repulser beam hard
			against the Tsiolkovsky...

	EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE, TSIOLKOVSKY (OPTICAL)

	The Tsiolkovsky now begins drifting to one side,
	beginning to spin clear with the Enterprise moving away
	from it.

	INT. ENGINEER'S OFFICE - WIDE ANGLE

	Riker eyes the viewer in surprise.

					RIKER
			We're pushing away!

	Data lifts his hands from the command computer board.
	The isolinear optical chips GLOW on the board.

					RIKER
				(continuing; into
				 communicator)
			Bridge, engage engines!

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT FIVE        73.

117G CONTINUED: (4)

	EXT. SPACE - TSIOLKOVSKY AND MASS OF MATERIAL

	The mass of material crashes into the Tsiolkovsky.
	Her warp and impulse engines EXPLODE SIMULTANEOUSLY
	on impact in a mighty BLAZE OF LIGHT. But Enterprise
	is accelerating out of trouble.

									CUT TO:

117H EXT. SPACE (STOCK OPTICAL FROM #137 SCENES 5 & 6)

	as a galaxy class starship (USS Yamato) explodes in
	a blinding flash. When the flash subsides, we have a
	forward view of space and a barrage of fiery objects
	hurtling toward us. Suddenly the saucer section,
	engulfed in flames and explosions, sails past us...

									DISSOLVE BACK TO:

118
thru	OMITTED
120

121  INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE on Riker, pale and deathly. WIDEN to reveal
	Troi and Pulaski. Troi looks at the wall panel:

					TROI
				(optimistic)
			The growth rate's almost zero.

	Pulaski shakes her head with determination --

					PULASKI
			That's not good enough.

	-- and makes one more adjustment to the device.

122  RIKER

	He looks like a fighter after a series of hard jabs,
	and the memories now rush at him.

									DISSOLVE TO:

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/3/89 - ACT FIVE       73A.

123  RIKER'S MENTAL POV

	A BLINDING CACOPHONY of juxtaposed IMAGES -- VOICES --
	PIECES OF SCENES. The tempo quickens, builds to a
	climax, and --

									SMASH CUT TO:

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/4/89 - ACT FIVE        74.

124  INT. SICKBAY - CLOSE ON RIKER

	as his body jerks in a massive convulsion --

125  WIDER ANGLE

	as Riker's vital signs jump -- then slowly begin
	returning to normal levels. Pulaski, surprised, turns
	to the wall panel --

126  CLOSE ON THE WALL DISPLAY (OPTICAL)

	The highlighting is gone.

127  ON PULASKI AND TROI

	astounded. Pulaski runs the scanner over Riker's body
	to confirm. She taps a com panel:

					PULASKI
			Sickbay to bridge.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead, Doctor.

					PULASKI
			We've eradicated the infection.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I'm on my way.

127A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	Yes, still in orbit.

128  INT. SICKBAY - CLOSE ON RIKER

	as the device is rolled away. His eyes open. He's
	exhausted, but aware.

129  OMITTED

130  WIDER

	as Riker sees Troi looking at him with concern. He
	smiles at her to reassure her.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/4/89 - ACT FIVE       74A.

130  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You still here?

					TROI
				(relieved)
			I could ask you the same question.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/4/89 - ACT FIVE        75.

130  CONTINUED: (2)

	Pulaski steps up.

					PULASKI
			How do you feel?

					RIKER
			Beat. You wouldn't believe the
			dreams I've been having...

					TROI
			Yes, we would.

					PULASKI
			You'll be pleased to know that
			we've terminated the infection.

					RIKER
			Great work, Doctor.

	Riker tries to move, realizes his head is nailed down.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Now, if you'll let me get out of
			here and back to work...

					PULASKI
			Lie still. I have a few dozen
			tests to run first.

	In b.g., Picard and Data ENTER.

					RIKER
			Why? I feel fine.

					PULASKI
			There may be some residual memory
			loss. I just want to make sure
			you still know who you are.

					RIKER
			Of course I know who I am. I'm
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
			USS Enterprise.

131  ON PICARD AND DATA

	stepping up to Riker.

        STAR TREK: "Shades of Gray" - REV. 5/4/89 - ACT FIVE        76.

131  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Delighted you're feeling better,
			Captain.
				(re: Data)
			The admiral and I were worried
			about you.

	Data gives Picard a confused look.

					DATA
			Sir, I do not believe you have
			the authority to promote me to
			the rank of admiral.

	As Picard and Riker exchange a smile, we --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                   "The Ensigns of Command" 
                          #40273-149 
                              
                          Written by 
                         H. B. Savage 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                    3RD REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                         JULY 13, 1989

   STAR TREK: "The Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "The Ensigns of Command" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD                 SHELIAK
                RIKER                  
                DATA                   ARD'RIAN
                BEVERLY                GOSHEVEN
                TROI                   HARITATH
                GEORDI                 KENTOR
                WORF                   
                WESLEY                 Non-Speaking
                                         ENGINEERS (2)
                O'BRIEN                  OTHER LOCALS (26)
   
                Non-Speaking           
                  A VULCAN VIOLINIST     YOUNG BOY (age 12)
                  A WOMAN VIOLIST        BOY'S MOTHER
                  N.D. CREWMEMBERS (12)  
                  SUPERNUMERARIES (CONN & OPS)

   STAR TREK: "The Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "The Ensigns of Command" 
                      
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TEN FORWARD              TAU CYGNA FIVE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE         FRONTIER TOWN
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM       TOWN SQUARE
                                         AQUEDUCT
                                         PUMPING STATION
            TAU CYGNA FIVE               DATA'S SHUTTLE
              ARD'RIAN'S FRONT ROOM
                                       SHELIAK WARSHIP
            SHELIAK WARSHIP

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "The Ensigns of Command" 
                 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              ARD'RIAN               ARD-ree-an
              ARMENS                 ARE-mens
              ARTEMIS                ARE-tih-mus
              GOSHEVEN               GO-sheh-ven
              HARITATH               HAH-ree-tath
              KENTOR                 KEN-tor
              SHELIA                 Shell-LEE-ah
              SHELIAK                SHELL-lee-awk
              S'SMARITH              Ss-sa-MAH-rith
              TEREMI-BOSONS          Teh-REH-mee-BOH-suns

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/13/89 - TEASER   1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                   "The Ensigns of Command"                        
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving at impulse near some extraordinarily interesting
	astronomical object.

2    INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Present are PICARD, BEVERLY, and TWELVE N.D.
	CREWMEMBERS. A VULCAN and ONE WOMAN are seated,
	holding their instruments -- a violin and a viola.
	O'BRIEN tunes his cello. DATA ENTERS carrying a
	violin. He checks at the door, startled to see the
	captain. Picard beckons, and Data crosses to him.

					DATA
			Captain, Doctor, I am honored by
			your presence, but may I suggest
			you attend the second concert.

					BEVERLY
			Why, Data?

					DATA
			Ensign Ortiz will perform the
			violin part. My rendition will
			be less enjoyable.

					PICARD
			Oh?

					DATA
			While I am quite proficient
			Technically, according to my
			fellow performers, I lack soul.

					BEVERLY
			Data, telling us why you're going
			to fail before you make the
			attempt is never wise.

					DATA
			But is not honesty always the
			preferred choice?

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - TEASER   2.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Excessive honesty can be
			disastrous... particularly in a
			commander.

					DATA
				(very intrigued)
			Indeed?

					PICARD
			Knowing your limitations is one
			thing. Advertising them to a crew
			can damage your ability to lead.

					DATA
			Because you lose their respect?

					BEVERLY
			No, because you may begin to
			believe in those limitations
			yourself.

	Data considers this, then moves to take his place with
	the other performers.

2A   ANGLE ON PICARD AND BEVERLY

	O.s., the string quartet TUNES. There is the SOUND of
	the communicator hail.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we're receiving a message
			from the Sheliak Corporate.

	Picard reacts with surprise, stands and EXITS. As he
	leaves, the quartet starts to PLAY.

									CUT TO:

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard ENTERS. RIKER and WORF at their usual stations.
	Supernumeraries at CONN and OPS.

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - TEASER   3.

3    CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Origin point of the message
			confirmed. It is from the Shelia
			star system.

					RIKER
			The Sheliak have not attempted
			to communicate with the Federation
			for a hundred and eleven years.

					PICARD
			On screen.

4    ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	What appears is the text of a treaty. English on one
	side, Sheliak on the other. Sheliak is not symbols
	as we know them, but rather a pattern of lights. A
	recorded message begins.

					SHELIAK VOICE
			Federation creatures, there are
			humans on the fifth planet of Tau
			Cygna. This planet was ceded
			to the corporate in section one
			hundred and thirty-three,
			paragraph seventy-seven of the
			Treaty of Armens. We will begin
			settlement of this world in four
			days. Remove the humans.

	Riker is up, and heading for Science One.

					PICARD
			What the devil --

					SHELIAK VOICE
			Federation creatures, there are
			humans on the fifth planet --

					PICARD
			Cancel message.

	Inquiring look to Riker.

					RIKER
			Tau Cygna Five is in the de Laure
			belt -- heavy concentrations of
			hyperonic radiation.

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - TEASER   4.

4    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Humans can't survive in such an
			environment. Exposure to
			hyperonic radiation is fatal.

					RIKER
			Then the Sheliak are asking us
			to chase ghosts.

					PICARD
			No, Number One. The Sheliak
			haven't broken a century of
			silence to send us after phantoms.
			An investigation is in order.
			Set course for Tau Cygna Five.

	Off Picard's expression:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF THE TEASER                        

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/19/89 - ACT ONE   5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	entering orbit around a planet.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Beverly and Worf. Supernumerary
	at CONN.

					WORF
			Human life form readings from the
			planet.

					RIKER
			So, the Sheliak weren't
			hallucinating.

					PICARD
			Numbers?

					WORF
			Impossible to get an accurate
			reading, Captain. The high
			radiation levels are disrupting
			our sensors.

					DATA
			Hyperonic radiation also
			interferes with ship's
			transporters; they are now
			inoperable.

					WORF
			So are the ship's phasers.

					RIKER
			How can humans survive down there?

					BEVERLY
			They must have found a way to
			adapt.
				(thinks it over)
			Milan's work in radiation
			sensitivity suggests it's
			possible. Perhaps with extensive
			virotherapy...
				(grimly)
			Until they found the answer, their
			mortality rate must have been
			staggering.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/79 - ACT ONE  6.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Well, whoever they are and however
			they've survived, we've got to
			get them off the planet.

					RIKER
			By treaty, this world does belong
			to the Sheliak...

					PICARD
			... who are within their rights
			to demand the removal of these
			"trespassers."

					RIKER
			And if we don't remove them, the
			Sheliak will.

					BEVERLY
			How forcefully?

					RIKER
			To the Sheliak, humans are a lower
			life form. They'd have no
			compunctions about exterminating
			the intruders.

	Beverly is taken aback. Riker's dead serious.

					PICARD
			Mister Data. As you are unaffected
			by hyperonic radiation, you will
			go to the planet via shuttlecraft
			and commence evacuation
			procedures.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Without a word wasted the android is out of his chair,
	and EXITS the bridge.

					PICARD
			Any speculation as to what he'll
			find, Number One?

					RIKER
			A lost survey ship would be my
			guess. A dozen or so survivors
			at most.

									CUT TO:

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/17/89 - ACT ONE  6A.

7    EXT. PLANET SURFACE - SHUTTLE LANDING SITE - DAY

	Data is outside the shuttle, scanning with his
	tricorder.

7A   NEW ANGLE

	as HARITATH and KENTOR (two male humans) and TWO N.D.
	WORKERS cautiously approach the shuttle from the other
	side (the shuttle blocks their view of Data).

					HARITATH
				(in wonder)
			A shuttlecraft!

					KENTOR
			Where's it from?

					HARITATH
			Look at the markings. I think
			it's from the Federation.

	Data steps into their view from around the shuttle.

					DATA
			Hello.

	The four humans jump, startled.

					HARITATH
			We saw your ship... You're the
			first visitor we've had in...

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - ACT ONE  7.

7A   CONTINUED: (2)

					KENTOR
			The first visitor we've ever had.

	They take a closer look at Data.

					HARITATH
			You're -- not human.

					DATA
			That is correct. I am an android.
			I am Lieutenant Commander Data
			of the Federation Starship
			Enterprise.

					HARITATH
				(excited)
			Our great-grandparents were
			citizens of the Federation.
				(realizing)
			But you don't want to waste time
			talking to us...

					KENTOR
			You'll want to speak with
			Gosheven. We'll take you to him.

					DATA
			Excellent.

					HARITATH
			I'm sure the Federation will be
			very proud of us. Wait until you
			see all we've accomplished.

					DATA
			And who, precisely, is "we?"

					HARITATH
			You don't know? No, I guess you
			wouldn't, would you? We are the
			descendants of the original
			settlers -- from the colony ship
			Artemis.

									CUT TO:

8    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Worf in their usual places. Riker at
	Science One. Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops.

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/19/89 - ACT ONE   8.

8    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Got it. The Artemis, launched one
			hundred forty-two years ago,
			destination Septimis Minor. When
			they failed to check in, Starfleet
			began an extensive search.

					PICARD
			What carried the Artemis so far
			off course?

9    EXT. PLANET SURFACE - SHUTTLE LANDING SITE - DAY

	Haritath and Kentor wait patiently for Data to finish
	him communication.

					DATA
			My local informant does not know.
			In the early days survival on Tau
			Cygna Five was more important than
			history.

10   INTERCUTS

					PICARD
			Understood. How many are there?

					DATA
			Approximately fifteen thousand.

	Reactions from the bridge crew. Now they really have
	got a problem.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			We've only got three days.
			Without working transporters, we
			couldn't have them out in time.

					PICARD
			Shuttles?

	Worf does some figuring on his console.

					WORF
			Loading all the Enterprise
			shuttlecraft to capacity --
			evacuation would take four weeks,
			four days.

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT ONE   9.

10   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Then we need more time. Mister
			Data, prepare the colonists for
			an evacuation.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

	Picard closes the com line.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Mister Worf, get me the Sheliak.

					WORF
			Their home world is quite distant,
			Captain. This will take some
			time.

									CUT TO:

11   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - MAIN STREET - DAY

	The main pumping station of Tau Cygna V. In the
	distance are mountains. A thin white line descends
	from the mountains, and as it comes closer we realize
	it is an aqueduct. Along the line of the aqueduct are
	lush fields, a veritable Garden of Eden, which ends
	like a knife-cut and the desert returns. It culminates
	in a strange cubistic-shaped purifying station. In a
	pool, the water churns into a white froth.

	GOSHEVEN, the leader, supervises TWO WORKERS testing
	the water in the pool.

	Data, Haritath, and Kentor approach.

					HARITATH
			Gosheven, look what's come --

	Gosheven sees Data, looks him up and down very
	carefully. Gosheven's as surprised as Haritath was,
	but keeps a lid on it -- Data may represent a threat,
	so Gosheven's attempting a poker face.

					DATA
			Lieutenant Commander Data of the
			Starship Enterprise.

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT ONE   10.

11   CONTINUED:

					KENTOR
			He's an android.

					GOSHEVEN
			So he is.
				(a beat)
			Well, you're here -- what do you
			want?

					DATA
			My mission is to prepare this
			colony for evacuation.

	Reactions from the men. Gosheven is calm, almost
	amused:

					GOSHEVEN
			Why?

					DATA
			Because this planet belongs to
			the Sheliak.

					GOSHEVEN
			And just who is this Sheliak?

					DATA
			The term is plural. The Sheliak
			are an intelligent, non-humanoid
			life form, classification R-3 --

					GOSHEVEN
				(interrupting)
			This colony's been here for a
			hundred and forty years -- and
			no one's ever seen a Sheliak.
			I'd say that makes Tau Cygna
			Five our planet. (ALTERNATE:
			ninety years)

					DATA
			But the original destination of
			the Artemis was Septimis Minor.

					GOSHEVEN
			The guidance systems on the
			Artemis failed -- and sent them
			off course. Far off course.
			Our ancestors were lucky to find
			any place to land.

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT ONE   11.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					HARITATH
			And when they did, the radiation
			started killing them.

					GOSHEVEN
			Hyperonic radiation took the lives
			of a third of the colonists before
			they learned they could adapt
			to it.

					KENTOR
			But the colony survived -- and
			prospered.

					GOSHEVEN
				(with pride)
			Look around. We've brought
			water to the desert, built a
			community.

					DATA
			Your accomplishments are indeed
			remarkable. However, the
			Sheliak and the Federation
			have a treaty that clearly makes
			this planet Sheliak domain.

					GOSHEVEN
			Then change the treaty.

					DATA
			That may not be possible. The
			Sheliak wish to colonize this
			planet, and they are unwilling
			to share it with humans.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT ONE   12.

11   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA (cont'd)
			If you are still here when the
			Sheliak colony ship arrives,
			they will eradicate you.

	Haritath and Kentor exchange a worried glance, but
	Gosheven is unfazed.

					HARITATH
			They would kill us all?

					DATA
			They have little regard for
			human life. Thus, our most
			sensible course is to prepare a
			contingency plan for the
			evacuation of your people.

					GOSHEVEN
			We're not evacuating.

	Data is taken aback.

 STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/79 - ACT ONE 12A.

11   CONTINUED: (4)

					DATA
			Perhaps I have not made myself
			clear.

					GOSHEVEN
			Yes, you have. Now let me be
			equally clear. There's going
			to be no evacuation.
				(a beat)
			You've delivered your message --
			so go back to your ship. I have
			work to do.

	Gosheven returns to his work on the pumping station.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/89 - ACT ONE  13.

11A  ON DATA

	as he considers his next move. Then -- an object comes
	flying at Data.

	With android speed and reflexes, Data catches the
	object and examines it. It is an iron bar.

					ARD'RIAN (O.S.)
			Nice catch. Wonderful reflexes.

	Data turns to see --

11B  WIDER

	ARD'RIAN, an attractive female, approaches.

					ARD'RIAN
			Sorry to test you like that --
			but I was curious.

					GOSHEVEN
				(amused)
			Found a new toy, have we, Ardy?

					ARD'RIAN
			Toy? This is the most incredible
			android I've ever seen.

					DATA
			Have you seen many?

					ARD'RIAN
			Actually, no. You're the first.

					GOSHEVEN
				(to Ard'rian)
			Only you would get this excited
			over a walking calculator.

					ARD'RIAN
				(bridling)
			He's more interesting than
			anything else walking around
			here...

	Gosheven CHUCKLES -- he's succeeded in getting under
	her skin.

					GOSHEVEN
			Depends on what you find
			interesting.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT ONE  13A.

11B  CONTINUED:

	Ard'rian's had enough of Gosheven's male conceit. She
	moves away, motions for Data to follow. Data does.

					ARD'RIAN
				(to Data)
			Cybernetic intelligence fascinates
			me. Are your neural pathways
			duotronic?

					DATA
			No -- they are positronic.

					ARD'RIAN
			I didn't know that was possible!
			What's your memory capacity? How
			many operations per second? I
			have a million questions...

					DATA
			I am afraid I have no time to
			answer one million questions.
			I have a mission to accomplish.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT ONE   14.

11B  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA (cont'd)
			I need to know more about your
			people, and Gosheven seems
			unwilling to talk to me further.

					ARD'RIAN
				(extending a hand)
			I'm Ard'rian McKenzie. Perhaps
			I can help you.

	As Data shakes her hand, we:

									CUT TO:

12   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker and TROI are seated as GEORDI, O'Brien
	ENTER.

					RIKER
			Gentlemen, we're giving you an
			assignment, and the one thing we
			don't want to hear is that it is
			impossible.

	Riker defers to Picard. Geordi and O'Brien cast wary
	glances at Picard. Now what the hell is he going to
	want?

					PICARD
			I need the transporters to
			function despite the hyperonic
			radiation.

					GEORDI
			Impossi -- Yes, sir.

	Geordi and O'Brien EXIT. Riker, Troi and Picard study
	each other seriously.

					RIKER
			Even if we can get the Sheliak
			to talk to us, they're not likely
			to be accommodating.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/13/89 - ACT ONE  15.

12   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Captain, when the treaty was
			negotiated the Federation sent
			three hundred and seventy-two
			legal experts. What have we got?

					PICARD
			Thee... and me.

	Off Troi's very dubious expression as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - ACT TWO  16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Tau Cygna V.

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard pacing, Troi seated as they wait for the call.
	Worf at his station. Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops.

					WORF
			No response.

					PICARD
			Try again. Boost signal strength.

	Worf makes adjustments.

					WORF
			Sheliak Corporate. This is the
			Starship Enterprise. Respond
			please.

15   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN - (OPTICAL)

	as it changes from a view of stars to -- someplace? a
	bridge? Wherever the SHELIAK are calling from it is
	a disturbing place for humans. Darkness, mirrored
	surfaces, and hidden in the shadows a creature who is
	decidedly unsettling for the crew. Its shape is
	constantly shifting like oozing sludge, and there is
	a hint of flickering eyes -- too many eyes.

					SHELIAK
			Conversation is neither required
			nor desired.

	Picard schools his features into an expression of
	polite interest.

					PICARD
			Conversation is necessary if we
			are to find a solution to our
			mutual problem.

					SHELIAK
			Our involvement in Federation
			illegality is not indicated.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - ACT TWO  17.

15   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Both parties are involved, sir.

					SHELIAK
			Remove the humans from the Tau
			Cygna system. Three Earth days
			remain.

	Troi leans in, and whispers:

					TROI
			Their culture is extremely formal,
			almost ritualistic. An apology
			might smooth matters.

					PICARD
			I apologize for our inadvertent
			violation of the treaty.

					SHELIAK
			Acknowledged and accepted. Now
			remove the human creatures.

					PICARD
			Let us negotiate in good faith...

					SHELIAK
			Negotiate to what purpose? The
			treaty is signed.

					PICARD
			There is a thriving colony on the
			planet. Rather than uproot these
			people may I offer a compromise?

					SHELIAK
			Denied.

					PICARD
			Why?!

					SHELIAK
			The law is paramount. We are
			entitled.

					PICARD
			This is not a law. It is a
			treaty. It is designed to smooth
			relations between peoples. Not
			to act as a strait...

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT TWO   18.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

	But Picard's talking to a blank screen. The Sheliak
	have hung up on him.

					PICARD
			... jacket.

	Off Picard's annoyed expression.

									CUT TO:

16   OMITTED

17   INT. ARD'RIAN'S FRONT ROOM - DAY

	A comfortable room constructed of stone with a heavy
	beamed ceiling. The furniture is hand hewn, durable
	but comfortable. Contrasting with this are various
	computer parts and consoles, both assembled and in
	pieces, strewn about.

	Ard'rian and Data ENTER.

					ARD'RIAN
			... you really think we'll have
			to leave Tau Cygna Five?

					DATA
			The possibility exists, and
			Gosheven appears unwilling to
			prepare for it. Why?

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT TWO   19.

17   CONTINUED:

					ARD'RIAN
			Maybe because you're an
			android. I don't think Gosheven
			likes the idea of machines
			ordering him around.

					DATA
			I am not ordering him to do
			anything; I am merely trying to
			persuade him that his people
			should prepare to evacuate.
				(thinks)
			Do you believe my suggested
			course of action should be followed?

					ARD'RIAN
			Of course.

					DATA
			In spite of the fact that I am
			an android?

					ARD'RIAN
			Because of that fact. I don't
			have any silly prejudices against
			computers -- I like them.

	SHe gestures around the room, a bit apologetically:

					ARD'RIAN (cont'd)
			Not that any computer we have is
			half as sophisticated as you...

	Data looks at a particularly "primitive" computer:

					DATA
			No, I would say not.

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT TWO   20.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					ARD'RIAN (cont'd)
			People can be selfish,
			irrational, stubborn, malicious
			-- you name it. But computers
			don't have those failings.

	Data follows her logic:

					DATA
			You conclude from this that I am
			impartial... hence you accept
			my recommendations.

	She nods.

					DATA (cont'd)
			Yet Gosheven does not.
				(thinks)
			Perhaps he might reconsider his
			position if someone other than
			myself were to present the
			arguments.

					ARD'RIAN
			Well, I'm willing to talk to him,
			but I don't think he'll take me
			seriously.
				(with distaste)
			He finds me attractive -- but I'm
			not interested in him at all.
			So he belittles me to protect his
			ego --

18   OMITTED

19   NEW ANGLE

	as Data's communicator TRILLS. He touches the
	insignia.

					DATA
			Data, here.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			The Sheliak won't bargain.

					DATA
			Understood.

 STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/89 - ACT TWO 20A.

19   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I'm contacting Starfleet to
			arrange for transport. Get those
			people prepared for evacuation.
			We may have to move very quickly.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/13/89 - ACT TWO  21.

19   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	Data cuts the communication, turns to Ard'rian.

					DATA
			We must speak with Gosheven
			immediately.

	Ard'rian grabs a coat, and they EXIT.

									CUT TO:

19A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SC. 16)

	Geordi, O'Brien and WESLEY have the panels removed
	from the wall behind the transporter console. Geordi's
	tool box is nearby. Sophisticated tools litter the
	floor. Off to the left side of the transporter are
	six test objects. The trio is watching tensely as
	O'Brien touches the console. A test object
	MATERIALIZES looking like swiss cheese. Geordi picks
	it up. Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Gentlemen, how are you coming?
				(spots the object)
			What the hell is that?

	Geordi sets aside the mutilated object.

					GEORDI
			Our first attempt.

					O'BRIEN
			We recalibrated the transporter
			setting for the tightest possible
			beam.

					WESLEY
			But we've got plenty of things
			left to try.

	Geordi is studying the test object again.

					GEORDI
			There's some really interesting
			residue . . . reminds me of --
				(a beat)
			There's that damn pulsar in the
			neighborhood.

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT TWO   22.

19A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Teremi-thorons.

					O'BRIEN
			This just got a lot harder.

					WESLEY
			They're one of the most elusive
			sub-atomic particles known, and
			they really shred a transporter
			signal.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Ensign, I passed
			physics.
				(to Geordi)
			Keep at it. We need those
			transporters.

	Riker EXITS.

					GEORDI
			We're going to have a lot of fun
			cracking this one.

									CUT TO:

20
thru	OMITTED
21

22   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - MAIN STREET - DAY

	Gosheven, Data, and Ard'rian are standing near the pool
	of water. Gosheven cups some water in a hand.

					GOSHEVEN
			See that? Do you have any idea
			what it is? What it means?

					DATA
			It is water, a substance composed
			of two atoms of hydrogen --

					GOSHEVEN
			It's not water. It's blood and
			sweat -- the result of a hundred
			and forty years of combined
			effort. (ALTERNATE: ninety
			years) This isn't a town.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT TWO   23.

22   CONTINUED:

					GOSHEVEN (Cont'd)
			It's a monument to every man,
			woman, and child who has lived
			and died on Tau Cygna Five.

					ARD'RIAN
			Gosheven, you're talking nonsense.

					GOSHEVEN
			Am I? My grandfather's buried
			on that mountain.
				(points to the distant
				 line of hills)
			He died in a rock slide surveying
			the route for this aqueduct. This
			colony exists because of his
			sacrifice, and the sacrifices of
			thousands of others. No, we're
			not leaving.

					DATA
			The Sheliak will not accept humans
			on their planet. And they will
			not hesitate to use force to
			remove you.

					GOSHEVEN
				(calmly)
			And we will not hesitate to fight
			back.

					DATA
			You cannot win.

					GOSHEVEN
			You just don't understand, do you?
			We will not be bullied off our
			land... not by you, and not by
			the Sheliak.

	Gosheven whirls and walks away. End of conversation.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/89 - ACT TWO  24.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					ARD'RIAN
				(re Gosheven; bitter)
			Stubborn and irrational. Now what
			do we do?

					DATA
			Are his sentiments typical among
			the colonists?

					ARD'RIAN
			I hope not. Are you thinking
			of bypassing Gosheven and taking
			your case directly to the people?

					DATA
				(nods)
			I see no other course of action.
			If I can convince enough people
			of the necessity of leaving --

					ARD'RIAN
				(a smile)
			Don't you mean "if we can
			convince?"

					DATA
			You are offering assistance?

	Ard'rian nods, extends her arm -- c'mon, let's get
	going. As they move off:

									CUT TO:

22A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SC. 20)

	In orbit around Tau Cygna V.

22B  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (FORMERLY SC. 21)

	Picard is pacing rapidly about the office. Riker
	ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir?

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/89 - ACT TWO  25.

22B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Three weeks. Starfleet is profuse
			in their apologies, but it will
			still be three weeks.

					RIKER
			Until?

					PICARD
			Until the arrival of a colony
			transport ship equipped with
			dedicated personnel shuttles.

					RIKER
			We can't wait three weeks.

					PICARD
			The Sheliak must agree to extend
			our deadline.

	Picard sits in silence for a beat.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			If they plan to settle Tau Cygna
			Five two days from now...

					RIKER
			... one of their ships must already
			be en route.

					PICARD
				(decides)
			We're going to intercept that
			ship.

					RIKER
			The Sheliak may interpret that
			as a hostile act.

					PICARD
			We have to take the risk.

	Off Picard's determined expression as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

 STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/89 - ACT THREE 26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

23   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Riker pacing slowly, looking out at the stars.

					RIKER
			The Enterprise is going to try
			to intercept the Sheliak colony
			ship. Your job ... well, you know
			your job.

									CUT TO:

24   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - MAIN STREET - DAY

	Data standing alone in an archway.

					DATA
			Commander, in human parlance, I do
			not believe I can "get the job
			done." My training has prepared
			me for starship command duties.
			As a cultural contact I am
			proving to be less than exemplary.

25   INTERCUTS

					RIKER
			What's the situation?

					DATA
			Their leader has rejected my
			counsel. He denies the logic of
			my arguments and talks of
			structures they have built.

					RIKER
			Then try something else.

					DATA
			I have. In the last three hours
			and eight minutes, I have spoken
			to fifty-six colonists. Ten
			refused to believe a threat
			exists. Twenty-two favored
			staying and fighting the Sheliak.

STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - ACT THREE26A.

25   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(more to himself)
			I don't have time for this.

					DATA
			Sixteen preferred negotiation or
			some form of passive resistance.
			Only eight were willing to
			consider evacuation. And of those
			eight --

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT THREE  27.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(cutting him)
			Data, I can't help you -- I don't
			know these people; I haven't
			talked to them. You have. Use
			that fancy positronic brain of
			yours -- and carry out your
			mission.

	Ard'rian walks up to join the android, politely keeps
	a few paces away to let him complete his "phone call"
	with privacy.

					DATA
			If I do not succeed, how violent
			is the Sheliak reaction likely
			to be?

					RIKER
			The treaty is the only thing which
			kept them from eradicating the
			colony the moment they discovered
			it.

					DATA
			Ah.

					RIKER
			"Ah" is right. The lives of
			fifteen thousand people are riding
			on you. You'd better get
			innovative. Riker out.

	Data gazes into space, thinking. Ard'rian steps up.
	Her mood is upbeat.

					ARD'RIAN
			Data -- we're having an effect.
			So many people are asking
			questions about the Sheliak that
			Gosheven's called a public
			meeting.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT THREE  28.

25   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			Is there any indication that
			Gosheven has changed his position?

					ARD'RIAN
			No. But a meeting will give you
			the chance to present your
			recommendations.

					DATA
			First, will Gosheven allow me to
			speak? Second, even if he does,
			what good will it do? So far,
			my attempts at persuasion have
			been ineffective.

	Ard'rian looks at him with compassion for a beat --
	then suddenly gives Data a quick kiss on the lips.

					DATA (cont'd)
			Why did you do that?

					ARD'RIAN
			You appeared to need it.

					DATA
			Among humans, a kiss normally
			serves to seal a friendship or
			to indicate support, attraction,
			affection.

	Ard'rian nods.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT THREE  29.

25   CONTINUED: (4)

					DATA (cont'd)
			In this context, I would assume
			your intention was to express
			support.

					ARD'RIAN
			That was my primary motivation.

	The implication being that there were secondary
	motivations. But if Data is aware of the implication,
	he makes no sign.

					ARD'RIAN (cont'd)
			You don't really understand human
			behavior, do you?

					DATA
			That is something of an
			understatement.

					ARD'RIAN
				(sighs)
			Sometimes I don't either.
			androids are a lot more rational.

					DATA
			Thus far, that quality has not
			helped me accomplish my mission.

					ARD'RIAN
			A rational argument isn't always
			enough. Maybe to be more
			persuasive, you need to use a
			little reverse psychology.

					DATA
				(accessing)
			Elicit a desired behavior by
			advocating its opposite?
				(a beat)
			That implies deception, does it
			not?

					ARD'RIAN
			A little. But if it helps us
			get our point across...

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT THREE  30.

25   CONTINUED: (5)

					DATA
				(considers)
			Perhaps this is a situation in
			which excessive honesty is
			detrimental.

	As they walk off:

									CUT TO:

26   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Travelling at warp speed.

27   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	As before, except there are more high tech tools and
	equipment lying about. Geordi is lifting yet another
	trashed test object off the platform. He holds it
	mutely out to Wesley and O'Brien who stare dully at
	this latest failure. There are now four intact
	objects and three blasted ones. Picard ENTERS.

					PICARD
				(you will get it done)
			How are we progressing, Mister
			La Forge?

					GEORDI
				(it's impossible)
			About like you'd expect.

					PICARD
				(get it done)
			Splendid.

	Picard EXITS.

					WESLEY
				(wearily)
			He wants the impossible.

 STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/14/89 - ACT THREE 31.

27   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(with a grin)
			That's the short definition for
			"captain."

	Geordi and O'Brien have already returned to work. Wes
	looks at them bemused, then shrugs and pitches in.

									CUT TO:

28   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - MAIN STREET - DAY

	A large horseshoe-shaped amphitheater with a place for
	the engineers and Gosheven. A number of citizens --
	including Haritath and Kentor -- have turned out for
	the debate so the place is filled. In the b.g. is the
	aqueduct purifying plant.

					GOSHEVEN
			You've all heard about the android
			Starfleet sent here, and you've
			been discussing why he's come.

	Data and Ard'rian ENTER. Gosheven ignores them.

					GOSHEVEN (cont'd)
			I called this meeting to replace
			misinformation with cold, hard
			fact.

	The colonists are craning their necks to look at Data.
	Gosheven realizes Data's presence can't be ignored. He
	strides over to confront Data.

					GOSHEVEN
			Leave. Immediately.

					DATA
			I wish to speak.

					GOSHEVEN
			No.

					DATA
				(loud, for the crowd's
				 benefit)
			You deny me the opportunity to
			address the assemblage?

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT THREE  32.

28   CONTINUED:

					GOSHEVEN
			This meeting is not for outsiders.

					DATA
			Do you consider your position so
			weak that it cannot withstand
			debate?

					HARITATH
			Let him talk.

	MURMURS of assent from the crowd. Gosheven gives a
	terse nod. In a sense Data's called him a coward and
	he has to stand up to this city slicker, this outsider.

	Data steps front and center. In an effort to pull this
	off, he attempts to use human rhetorical devices
	(timing, dynamics, inflection, gestures, etc.) -- but,
	as there's no real passion behind them, they come off
	as studied and not quite sincere. A good performance,
	but still a performance.

					DATA
			You know of the Sheliak threat.
			Starfleet wishes to evacuate you
			for your own protection.
			Gosheven has decided otherwise.
			That is his right. And I will
			not waste time trying to reverse
			that decision.

	Surprised reactions from the crowd. This is not what
	they expected to hear.

					DATA (cont'd)
			I admire your conviction in the
			face of certain defeat. Your
			effort will be valiant, though
			doomed. Still, when you die,
			you will die for land and honor.

29   ANGLE ON

	The crowd. Data's starting to get a reaction. People
	are beginning to eye each other nervously. It's one
	thing to thumb your nose at a distant enemy, quite
	another to talk about dying.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT THREE  33.

30   ANGLE ON DATA

	As he reaches down, and takes a YOUNG BOY (twelve or
	so) by the arm, and pulls the child up next to him.

					DATA
			Your children will understand that
			they are dying for a worthy cause.

	Big crowd reaction here. Murmurs from various people.
	Mothers pull their children closer to them. Data
	steals a glance at Ard'rian -- "how am I doing?"
	Ard'rian nods encouragingly back -- "fine."

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Long after the battle is over,
			their courage will be remembered
			and extolled.

	Ard'rian jumps in to support him.

					ARD'RIAN
			Remembered by who?

					DATA
				(as if he hadn't
				 considered that)
			Ah, that is true. There will be
			no one left alive to remember.

31   ANGLE ON GOSHEVEN

	as he begins to applaud slowly.

					GOSHEVEN
			A valiant try, android, but what
			a low opinion you must have of
			us.

	The boy's MOTHER snatches her son back from Data, and
	pulls him down in her lap.

					DATA
			I was simply attempting to
			describe your inevitable
			destruction in a manner that
			would have an emotional effect.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT THREE  34.

31   CONTINUED:

					HARITATH
				(standing)
			And he did it pretty damned well.

	MURMURS of agreement from the crowd.

					GOSHEVEN
			Are you ready to follow this
			machine, Haritath? Give up
			everything? Without a fight?
			He says we're going to lose, I
			think that's his own cowardice
			talking!

	Kentor stands. He has a calm but commanding presence.

					KENTOR
			And what if he's right, and you're
			wrong? Shouldn't we consider that
			possibility?

	More crowd reaction. Sympathy is swinging away from
	Gosheven.

					HARITATH
			We may be sacrificing ourselves
			for nothing --

					GOSHEVEN
			Last winter we buried your little
			girl -- laid her to rest next to
			your mother, and you dare speak
			of sacrifice?

	Gosheven whirls and nails Kentor with a look.

					GOSHEVEN
				(continuing)
			And you, Kentor, we built you
			a new house after the fire wiped
			you out. Can you simply walk away
			from that?

					KENTOR
			Better to walk away than to be
			annihilated.

 STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/89 - ACT THREE 35.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

					GOSHEVEN
				(addressing them all)
			This colony exists because
			generations gave their lives for
			it. Many people died before we
			found a way to adapt to the
			radiation. Many more died
			bringing water to the desert.
			My father --

					ARD'RIAN
				(interrupting)
			-- is buried on that mountain.
			Well, who's going to be left to
			bury you?

	A vote of confidence is about to take place, and
	Gosheven realizes he's about to lose it. He falls back
	on the innate authority of an elected leader.

					GOSHEVEN
			Have you considered what this
			evacuation means? Everything we
			have, we abandon. Everything
			we've built turns into dust.
			Everything we've accomplished
			means nothing.
				(shakes head)
			Well, I say NO! You elected me
			to be your leader -- follow me
			now! I don't think our chances
			are as hopeless as he says. And
			I'm willing to stake our lives
			on it. Any objections?

	He rakes the crowd with a look. Some mutterings, but
	nobody's quite ready to lead the revolution.

					GOSHEVEN
				(continuing)
			Good, because here... we...
			stand.

	A few people step up to pound Gosheven on the back, but
	most of the crowd remains huddled, glancing from Data
	to Gosheven and back again. Haritath and Kentor step
	away to talk in private.

 STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/13/89 - ACT THREE 36.

32   ANGLE ON DATA

	standing with Ard'rian.

					DATA
				(almost to himself)
			Then here you die.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

 STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/18/89 - ACT THREE 37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

33   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Wesley, Geordi and O'Brien. There are now three
	intact test object and four trashed ones. These are
	three exhausted people. They've been working round
	the clock.

					WESLEY
			Maybe if we bypassed the autosequence
			and decompiled the
			pattern buffer... ?

					GEORDI
				(shrugs)
			It's no crazier than anything
			else we've tried.

	Wesley drops down by the panel, and begins to tinker
	while Geordi places the last test object on the
	platform. Suddenly the transporter console blows a
	fuse. Electricity races across the panel, and the
	console goes dark. O'Brien is not a happy man. Wesley
	slowly stands up. O'Brien struggles with himself, but
	can't master it.

					O'BRIEN
			Ensign Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

					O'BRIEN
			If you ever touch my transporter
			again... I'll kill you.

					WESLEY
			Sorry, sir.

									CUT TO:

33A  EXT. PLANET SURFACE - MAIN STREET - DAY

	Data watches the town meeting break up into small
	groups of people TALKING among themselves. Ard'rian
	approaches.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT THREE  38.

33A  CONTINUED:

	Haritath and Kentor step up furtively.

					HARITATH
			Mister Data -- I want to tell you
			that... well, Gosheven doesn't
			speak for all of us.

	Ard'rian looks at Data hopefully -- maybe the early
	returns aren't so bad after all.

					HARITATH (cont'd)
			I see no point in dying
			needlessly.

					DATA
			And you, Kentor?

					KENTOR
			I'm not sure. Gosheven has done
			well for us. But I'd like to hear
			more of what you have to say.

					HARITATH
			There are many others that feel
			the same way but are uneasy about
			confronting Gosheven.

					ARD'RIAN
			Get them together. We'll meet
			at my house.

	Haritath and Kentor nod agreement then slip away.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT FOUR  39.

33A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Ard'rian leads Data toward her house. They EXIT.

34
thru	OMITTED
35

36   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Traveling at warp speed.

37   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard has brought Troi in for consultation.

					TROI
			In our dealings with other
			non-humanoid races there has been
			some point of reference; not so
			with the Sheliak.

					PICARD
			We must have something in common.
			We communicate.

					TROI
			Barely. The Sheliak have learned
			several Federation languages, but
			theirs continues to elude us.

 STAR TREK: "Ensions of Command" - REV. 7/13/89 - ACT FOUR 40.

37   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(have we tried?)
			Telepaths?

					TROI
			Attempted and failed.

					PICARD
			This is ludicrous!

					TROI
			No, sir, the fact that any alien
			race communicates with another
			is quite remarkable.

	She lifts Picard's tea cup from the desk.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			We are stranded on a planet. No
			language in common, but I want
			to teach you mine.

	Troi points to the cup.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			S'smarith. What did I just say?

					PICARD
			Cup? Glass?

					TROI
			Are you sure? I might have meant
			liquid, clear, brown, hot. And
			we conceptualize the universe in
			relatively the same way.

					PICARD
			Point taken.

					TROI
			During your talks you must be
			extremely accurate. The treaty
			is 500,000 words. The length was
			to accommodate the Sheliak. They
			consider our language irrational,
			and demanded this level of
			complexity to avoid any future
			misunderstandings.

 STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/17/89 - ACT FOUR 41.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we have the vessel
			carrying the Sheliak colonists
			on visual.

					PICARD
			On my way.
				(to Troi)
			So it begins.

	They EXIT onto:

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The tension on the bridge is palpable. Picard moves
	swiftly to the command station. Riker relinquishes
	command.

39   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Where a Sheliak ship hangs ominously.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies. This
			is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
			Starship Enterprise.

	We again have a vision of the mirrored, shadowed,
	shifting place. A hint of a watcher in the shadows.

					SHELIAK
			Your purpose, Enterprise?

					PICARD
			We desire face-to-face negotiation
			to settle the crisis on Tau Cygna
			Five.

	Troi hands him a PADD.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We are entitled to consultation
			under paragraph five hundred and
			sixty-three subparagraph nine.

	A beat as the Sheliak look it up.

					SHELIAK
			Granted.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT FOUR  42.

39   CONTINUED:

	The screen again shows the Sheliak vessel.

					RIKER
			Was that an invitation?

					PICARD
			I'm going to take it as such.
			Number One, you have the bridge.

	Troi and Picard EXIT. HOLD on Riker.

					RIKER
			Helm, maintain relative position.
			Mister Worf, have Transporter Room
			Two stand by.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

									CUT TO:

40   INT. ARD'RIAN'S LIVING ROOM - DAY

	Haritath, Kentor, and a group of other colonists are
	gathered around Data and Ard'rian.

					KENTOR
			... and once the Federation
			resettles us, we'll be left
			alone?

					DATA
			If you so desire.

					HARITATH
			We do. We like doing things on
			our own.

					DATA
			The Federation will offer as
			little or as much help as you
			dictate.

  STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT FOUR  42A.

40   CONTINUED:

	Nods all around; they are impressed. Data is the
	perfect no-pressure salesman; he simply presents the
	facts. Ard'rian looks expectantly to Kentor;
	Kentor's still uncertain.

					ARD'RIAN
			Kentor -- are you with us?

	Kentor makes up his mind:

					KENTOR
			Yes.
				(a beat)
			The question is, how do we
			convince Gosheven?

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT FOUR      43.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					HARITATH
			Why do we need to?

					KENTOR
			Because he's respected. Most
			people will do as he says.

					ARD'RIAN
			The people respect you, too.
			If you take a stand, they'll
			fall in line.

					KENTOR
			I don't know. Gosheven's got a
			lot of supporters...

					GOSHEVEN (O.S.)
			Don't forget that, Kentor.

	Everyone turns to see --

40A  OMITTED

40B  NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Gosheven fills the doorway. He ENTERS and looks
	around the room.

					GOSHEVEN
			I'm disappointed. I thought we
			had settled this.

					DATA
			Apparently, that is not correct.

	Gosheven steps up to Data.

					GOSHEVEN
				(to Data)
			Still stirring up trouble?

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT FOUR      44.

40B  CONTINUED:

					ARD'RIAN
			Since when is talk trouble?

	Gosheven ignores her -- looking only at Data.

					GOSHEVEN
			It's over. Don't you get it?
			You had your say, and you lost.

					DATA
			I appear to be reversing that
			defeat.

					GOSHEVEN
			No, you're not -- you're just
			stubborn.
				(getting closer)
			Well, let me tell you something...

	Gosheven touches Data with an electronic prod -- BLUE
	SPARKS dance over Data. Data's whole body stiffens
	-- then goes limp and falls.

					GOSHEVEN
				(completes his thought)
			... so am I.

					ARD'RIAN
			Damn you, Gosheven --

	Ard'rian rushes to Data's aid.

					HARITATH
			You killed him?

					GOSHEVEN
			I've killed no one.
				(to Ard'rian)
			I've merely shut down a machine.

	Ard'rian looks daggers at Gosheven, who turns his
	attention to the gathering.

					GOSHEVEN (cont'd)
			That's it, everyone. Time to
			go home.

	The momentum has changed. A few sheepish glances as
	one or two of the group head for the door.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT FOUR      45.

40C  ON ARD'RIAN

	She's pulled out an electronic scanner from her piles
	of computer junk and is checking out the fallen Data.

40D  WIDER

	to include Gosheven.

					GOSHEVEN
				(to Ard'rian)
			You'll see I'm right.

	He EXITS. We hold on Ard'rian and Data.

									CUT TO:

41   INT. SHELIAK SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Troi MATERIALIZE. What surrounds them bears
	little resemblance to a ship. Darkness hangs like bats
	in the corners. What little light there is filters
	through swirling mist. As they look down the effect is
	as if they are walking on black ice, and tiny lights,
	like flickering eyes twinkle beneath the floor's
	surface.

					SHELIAK
			Advance and speak.

	Troi and Picard exchange glances for they can see no
	sign of the creature they are speaking with. They step
	forward, and are pinned in a bright light.

					PICARD
			Director, we will comply with your
			request to remove the colony on
			Tau Cygna Five, but we need time.

					SHELIAK
			The given time has elapsed. We
			carry the membership and we will
			proceed with their debarkation.

					TROI
			The temporary presence of these
			humans should not interfere
			with your plans.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/19/89 - ACT FOUR      46.

41   CONTINUED:

					SHELIAK
			Unacceptable. You must remove
			the creatures.

					PICARD
			I'm trying! But the needed ship
			won't be available for three
			weeks.

					SHELIAK
			Then you are in violation.

					PICARD
			I have admitted that! I'm only
			asking for a little tolerance.

					SHELIAK
			Section five hundred and one,
			paragraph seven hundred and
			sixteen, subparagraph five --
			unwanted lifeforms inhabiting H
			class worlds may be removed at
			the discretion of the Sheliak
			corporate.

					PICARD
			We will remove them. But you
			must grant us the time we require.

					SHELIAK
			You need time, Picard of the
			Enterprise, we will save you time.
			We will eradicate the human
			infestation.

					PICARD
				(outraged)
			They are not vermin! They are
			citizens of the Federation and
			I will not permit this travesty!

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/13/89 - ACT FOUR      47.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					SHELIAK
			Intelligent converse is
			impossible. You do not discuss,
			you gibber.

					PICARD
			Between intelligent species of
			good will --

	Suddenly the Sheliak transporter kicks in, and slams
	Picard and Troi back to the Enterprise. They have been
	rudely thrown out on their ears.

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The startling EFFECT of the Sheliak transporter and
	Picard and Troi APPEAR. Riker, Worf, and the
	supernumeraries at Conn and Ops react.

	Picard and Troi are both very disoriented, staggering
	slightly. Riker steadies them both.

					RIKER
			I take it the Sheliak just hung
			up on us. Again.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/19/89 - ACT FIVE      48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

42A  INT. ARD'RIAN'S LIVING ROOM

	Ard'rian worriedly inspects the unmoving Data with an
	electronic scanner. Data twitches, "reboots," comes
	back to life, and sits up. Ard'rian SIGHS, relieved.

					ARD'RIAN
			I was afraid your neural pathways
			were scrambled beyond repair.

					DATA
			I am equipped with diagnostic
			circuits and can correct many
			malfunctions.

	Data moves his head, arms, and legs, testing his
	responses.

					ARD'RIAN
			I'm not surprised at Gosheven's
			behavior. But Kentor and the
			others... they said they were
			on our side.
				(bitter)
			I guess words don't mean very
			much.

	Data mulls this over carefully.

					DATA
			Perhaps that has been part of our
			difficulty. Words are all we have
			been using.
				(thinking)
			Humans seem to take much stronger
			notice of actions.

	Data makes a decision, gets to his feet.

					DATA (cont'd)
			I require a phaser.

					ARD'RIAN
			What's a phaser?

					DATA
			A type of weapon. Unfortunately
			it will not function in the
			presence of hyperonic radiation.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT FIVE      49.

42A  CONTINUED:

	Data ponders this new problem for a beat, then shrugs
	it off:

					DATA (cont'd)
			I will have to be innovative.

									CUT TO:

42B  INT. SHUTTLECRAFT - CYGNA FIVE - DAY

	Data has opened up a phaser and is adapting it. His
	forearm is opened, revealing his arm's inner workings;
	Data is "cannibalizing" his arm for parts to modify the
	phaser. Ard'rian looks on in fascination.

					DATA
			Hyperonic radiation randomizes
			phaser beams. But I believe I
			can improvise a servocircuit which
			will compensate by continuously
			recollimating the output.

					ARD'RIAN
			You're using your own neural
			subprocessors to build a smarter
			phaser.

					DATA
			Essentially correct.

	Ard'rian's impressed. Data completes his work.

					DATA (cont'd)
			Get word to Gosheven. Tell him
			I am coming to the pumping
			station. Tell him I am going
			to destroy the aqueduct.

	Ard'rian is gaping like a carp over this, doesn't know
	what to say. Finally manages:

					ARD'RIAN
			He'll try to stop you --

					DATA
			I sincerely hope so.

	Off Ard'rian's expression:

									CUT TO:

      STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" - REV. 7/19/89 - ACT FIVE    49A.

43   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise hanging motionless in space with the
	Sheliak ship.

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Go to Yellow Alert. Shields up.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Mister Riker, put us nose to nose
			with the Sheliak ship. If she
			makes a move, match it.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Open a hailing frequency.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/17/89 - ACT FIVE      50.

44   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			They're not responding, sir.

					PICARD
				(tight control)
			They don't have to answer. They
			just have to listen! Sheliak
			vessel, you will have to go
			through me to get at the colony
			on Tau Cygna Five!

45
thru	OMITTED
46

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

					WORF
			No response.

					PICARD
			Close channel -- and get me that
			treaty! They've been beating us
			over the head with it for three
			days. Let's see if we can't find
			something in it that can be
			turned to our advantage.

					RIKER
			We're going to try to beat them
			at their own game?

					WORF
			The treaty is how long?

					TROI
			Five hundred thousand words.

					WORF
				(glumly)
			We are going to regret Data's
			absence.

									CUT TO:

48   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - MAIN STREET - DAY (OPTICAL)

	The square. FOUR MEN armed with rifles stand
	shoulder to shoulder in front of the plant and
	aqueduct. Standing defiant and unarmed, save for the
	probe at his belt, on an upper level is Gosheven.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/20/89 - ACT FIVE      51.

48   CONTINUED:

	Off to one side are a number of colonists (including
	Ard'rian, Haritath, and Kentor), nervously awaiting
	the outcome.

	Then a PHASER STUN hits one of the armed men; he
	drops. As the others whirl to take aim --

48A  NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	A PHASER BEAM sweeps across the line of armed men,
	STUNNING them instantly. No one even gets a shot off.

	Gosheven, astonished, reaches for the probe at his
	belt. Data calmly stands up from his hiding place,
	aims his phaser. Gosheven freezes -- it's futile;
	obviously Data could stun him before he could get
	anywhere near Data.

48B  WIDER (OPTICAL)

	as Data steps out into the street, holds his phaser
	up for all to see.

					DATA
			That was the "stun" setting.

	Data switches the setting on the phaser --

					DATA (cont'd)
			This is not.

	Data turns, BLASTS the control panel on the aqueduct.
	A shower of SPARKS. EFFECT as the reaction races up
	the aqueduct. The water stops flowing. Gosheven is
	speechless. Data addresses the colonists:

					DATA (cont'd)
			I could reduce this pumping
			station to a pile of debris...
			but I trust my point is clear.
			I am one android with a single
			weapon. There are hundreds of
			Sheliak on the way... and their
			weapons are far more powerful.

	Data pauses. The colonists are dead silent.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/24/89 - ACT FIVE      52.

48B  CONTINUED:

					DATA (cont'd)
			And the Sheliak may not even offer
			you a target. They can obliterate
			this colony from orbit. You will
			die never having seen the faces
			of your killers.

	Data walks deliberately to one of the stunned
	defenders, picks up the rifle with his free hand, holds
	it out to the group of colonists.

					DATA (cont'd)
			The choice is yours.

	The colonists look at one another. Finally:

					KENTOR
			There are other places -- other
			challenges. It's time to move
			on.

	And Kentor EXITS. One by one, the colonists follow
	him. The mantle of leadership has passed.

48C  NEW ANGLE

	Gosheven, slump shouldered, bends and scoops up a
	handful of dirt at the base of the silent pool. Data
	moves to join him.

					GOSHEVEN
			I really was willing to stay and
			die for this.

					DATA
			I know that, but it is just a
			thing, and things can be replaced.
			Lives cannot. Live, rebuild and
			be remembered.

	A long beat. Then Gosheven wipes his hand on his
	pants, and walks back to join his people.

49   OMITTED

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/13/89 - ACT FIVE      53.

50   ANGLE ON DATA

	watching Gosheven go. Data looks down at the phaser
	for several moments, then holsters it. He looks up to
	find Ard'rian gazing at him with an expression of pride
	and love.

51   OMITTED

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Troi is seated at Science One with Picard hanging over
	her shoulder. Riker and Worf are at Science Two.
	Pages of treaty crawl past on both screens.

					WORF
			This is hopeless. Fighting would
			be preferable.

	A look from Riker.

					PICARD
			That's it.

	He indicates a clause.

					TROI
			I don't follow you, sir.

					PICARD
			Worf, get me the Sheliak.

					WORF
				(just heard the
				 reprieve)
			Yes, sir!

	Picard, Riker and Troi return to the command station.
	The strange Sheliak scene replaces a view of the ship.

					PICARD
			Pursuant to paragraph one thousand
			two hundred and ninety I formally
			request third party arbitration
			of our dispute.

	A beat while they look it up.

					SHELIAK
			Agreed.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/13/89 - ACT FIVE      54.

52   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			And further, pursuant to
			subsection D, three, I name the
			Grizzelas to arbitrate.

					SHELIAK
			Grizzelas?

	Riker glances, puzzled, at Troi.

					RIKER
				(mouths)
			Grizzelas?

	Troi quells him with a look.

					PICARD
			Unfortunately they are currently
			in their hibernation cycle, but
			they'll awaken in six months, and
			then we'll get this matter
			settled. Now, do you want to
			wait... or give me my three weeks?

					SHELIAK
			Absurd. We carry the membership!
			We can brook no delay!

					PICARD
			Then I declare the treaty in
			abeyance!

					SHELIAK
			Wait! Negotiation is --

	Picard gestures to Worf -- cut the transmission. Worf
	obeys. A long beat.

					RIKER
				(smiling)
			You enjoyed that.

					PICARD
			You're damn right.

					WORF
			Captain, they are hailing us.

	Picard studies his nails. Takes a turn around the
	bridge. Settles himself back in the command chair.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/13/89 - ACT FIVE      55.

52   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Sir?

					PICARD
				(a beat)
			On screen.

	The Sheliak reappear.

					SHELIAK
			You may have your three weeks,
			Picard of the Enterprise.

					PICARD
				(with careful
				 enunciation)
			Thank you.

	The screen returns to a view of the Sheliak ship
	pulling away. Instant release of tension. Suddenly
	the turbolift doors open, and Geordi ENTERS. He is
	looking frazzled. People's expressions reflect the
	thought that "dear God, he did it."

					GEORDI
			Captain, we can do it! We can
			modify the transporters.

					PICARD
			Excellent.

					GEORDI
			It'll take fifteen years, and a
			research team of a hundred --

					PICARD
				(dryly)
			Mister La Forge, I believe we will
			postpone.

					GEORDI
				(with a grin)
			Yes, sir.

	Geordi EXITS.

									CUT TO:

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/14/89 - ACT FIVE      56.

53   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - SHUTTLE LANDING SITE - DAY

	Data is inside the shuttle making preparations for
	departure.

					DATA
			Commander Data to Enterprise.
			I am preparing to leave Tau Cygna
			Five and await rendezvous
			instructions.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Acknowledged. Stand by.

	Outside the shuttle, Ard'rian approaches. Data sees
	her, emerges from the shuttle to meet her.

					ARD'RIAN
			Hi.

					DATA
			Hello, Ard'rian.

					ARD'RIAN
			The evacuation plan is going well.
			When the transport ship arrives,
			we'll be ready.
				(a beat)
			You succeeded.

					DATA
			I would not have succeeded without
			your support and insight, and I
			appreciate your assistance.

					ARD'RIAN
			Good. Then you won't forget me?

					DATA
			I am incapable of forgetting.
			I will remember every detail of
			my visit with perfect clarity.

					ARD'RIAN
			But nothing more?

					DATA
			I do not understand.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/14/89 - ACT FIVE      57.

53   CONTINUED:

	Ard'rian bites the bullet:

					ARD'RIAN
			I guess what I really want to know
			is -- do you have any feelings
			for me?

					DATA
			I have no feelings of any kind.

	Ard'rian is silent.

					ARD'RIAN
			No. Of course you don't.

	Data studies her. She's downcast. Mimicking her
	behavior earlier, he gives her a quick kiss on the
	lips, startling her.

					ARD'RIAN (cont'd)
			What was that for?

					DATA
			You appeared to require it.

					ARD'RIAN
			You observed I was unhappy and
			did what you concluded would make
			me feel better. A purely rational
			deduction.

	She's still downcast.

					DATA
			Have I disappointed you?

					ARD'RIAN
			No, I'm disappointed in myself
			-- for wanting something I know
			I can't have.
				(a beat)
			Data, in so many ways you're
			superior to humans. But you are
			still a machine... without
			emotion.

					DATA
			Yes.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/14/89 - ACT FIVE     57A.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

					ARD'RIAN
			It's so easy to believe otherwise.
			It's so easy to read things into
			your behavior... and perceive
			feelings where none exist.
				(a beat)
			Well, I am human and I do have
			feelings... silly though they may
			be at times. I like you, Data.
			You're my favorite android.

					DATA
			But I am the only android you have
			ever met.

					ARD'RIAN
			Rational to the last.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/17/89 - ACT FIVE      58.

53   CONTINUED:	(3)

	And with a smile, Ard'rian EXITS. Data climbs into
	the shuttle, and the door closes.

									CUT TO:

54   OMITTED

55   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is listening to a recording of Data's string
	quartet concert in Ten Forward. DOOR CHIME.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Data ENTERS.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Welcome home, Mister Data. Well
			done.

					DATA
			Thank you, sir.

					PICARD
			The good doctor was kind enough
			to provide me with a recording
			of your concert. Your
			performance shows a good deal
			of feeling.

					DATA
			As I have lately had to remind
			others, I have no feelings.

					PICARD
			That's hard to believe; your
			playing is quite beautiful.

					DATA
			Strictly speaking, it is not
			"my" playing. It is a precise
			imitation of the techniques of
			Jascha Heifetz and Trenka Bron-Ken.

       STAR TREK: "Ensigns of Command" REV. 7/17/89 - ACT FIVE      59.

55   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			And is there nothing of Data in
			what I'm hearing?

	Data ponders this.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			You chose the violinists.
			Heifetz and Bron-Ken had
			radically different styles, but
			you combined them -- successfully.

					DATA
			I suppose I have learned to be
			innovative... when necessary, sir.

	Picard nods. He's made his point.

					PICARD
			Mister Data... I look forward to
			your next concert.

	On Data's thoughtful expression, we:

56   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Evolution" 
                          #40273-150 
                              
                           Story by 
                Michael Piller & Michael Wagner 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Michael Piller 
                              
                          Directed by 
                           Ric Kolbe 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                        JULY 24, 1989
 

            STAR TREK: "Evolution" - 7/25/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Evolution" 
                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             STUBBS
                RIKER              (DATA/NANITE)
                DATA               
                WORF               
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               Non-Speaking
                GEORDI             ERIC'S GIRLFRIEND
                WESLEY             GUARD
                GUINAN             CREW OF ENGINEERS
                                   SUPERNUMERARIES

                WORK CREWMEMBER #1 
                COMPUTER VOICE     
                ERIC               
                ANNETTE            
                MALE NURSE         

         STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Evolution" 
                            
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              SHUTTLE BAY
              CORRIDOR
          
              SICKBAY
              SICKBAY LAB
              SICKBAY WAITING ROOM
              ENGINEERING
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              WESLEY'S QUARTERS
              TEN FORWARD
              COMPUTER ROOM
              STUBB'S QUARTERS

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - 7/24/89 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Evolution"                               
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at impulse speed entering a double star system
	composed of a small neutron star orbiting a red giant
	star.

2    INT. SICKBAY LAB - CLOSE ON A TEXTBOOK

	something in advanced genetics... lying flat on a lab
	tabletop. The camera moves slowly along the table to
	see the paraphernalia of a long night of studying --
	containers, microscope, some half-eaten new generation
	pizza and an almost finished glass of milk... finding a
	still hand... and moving up the arm to find WESLEY;
	face flat on the table, eyes closed... and for a beat
	we may wonder what's happened to him... but then --

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker to Ensign Crusher.

	Wesley's eyes jerk open... head turns -- where am I,
	omigod, I fell asleep....

					WESLEY
				(hoarse)
			Go ahead....

									INTERCUT:

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	On RIKER. DATA and WORF are at their stations.

					RIKER
			Forget to set your alarm, Wesley?

4    INT. SICKBAY LAB

	Wesley scurrying around to clean up the lab top... put
	away his experiment and equipment...

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - TEASER       2.

4    CONTINUED:

	he notices one of the containers is open, briefly
	reacts, quickly closes it... it's barely noted and
	buried in the humor of the moment.

					WESLEY
			Uh, yessir. I'm... very sorry.
			I'll be right there.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			I didn't think you'd want to miss
			this.

	Wesley takes one more last look around the room...
	exits quickly, brushing his hair into some semblance of
	neatness.

5    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - VIEWSCREEN - THE DOUBLE STARS
(OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43102.8.
			We have entered a spectacular
			double star system in the Kavis
			Alpha sector on a most critical
			mission of astro-physical
			research.

	Finding a slightly disheveled man in his sixties (DOCTOR
	STUBBS) in casual clothes observing data processing
	on the bridge. The sparkle in his eye is the only hint
	of his excitement and anticipation... otherwise, he
	has the confidence of a man who already knows the
	answer to a question about to be posed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Our eminent guest, Doctor Paul
			Stubbs, will attempt to study the
			decay of globules of neutronium
			expelled at relativistic speeds
			by a massive stellar explosion
			which will occur here in a matter
			of hours.

	Wesley ENTERS the bridge, looking embarrassed, glances
	at Stubbs who smiles at him. Wesley sits at his
	station.

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - 7/24/89 - TEASER          3.

5    CONTINUED:

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			It is virtually a
			once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
			as dictated by the forces of
			nature. But frankly, Doctor
			Stubbs seems much calmer about
			it all than those of us who are
			simply charged with the
			responsibility of delivery and
			observation.

					RIKER
			Ensign, our position....

					WESLEY
			Approaching ten million kilometers
			from the neutron star...

					RIKER
			Slow to one third impulse power...

	Stubbs stands by Wesley as the viewscreen shows a
	stream of hydrogen and helium torn from the red giant
	spiraling toward the neutron star.

					STUBBS
			Spectacular, isn't it, my young
			friend?

	His voice is as warm as a grandfather's.

					WESLEY
			Yessir.

	And he might as well be in his classroom, the professor
	sharing the excitement with a young student.

					STUBBS
			Over and over again, the intense
			gravitational pull of the little
			neutron star sucks up the star material
			from the red giant, and
			it builds up on the surface until
			it explodes... every one hundred
			and ninety six years. Like
			clockwork. And it is but eighteen
			hours away.

					DATA
			Eighteen hours, seven minutes,
			and ... ten seconds, Doctor.

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - TEASER       4.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

					STUBBS
				(acknowledges)
			The interstellar counterpart to
			Earth's "Old Faithful". The only
			predictable burst of energy in
			the universe that can accomplish
			our goal.

	PICARD ENTERS from the Ready Room.

					PICARD
			Doctor Stubbs, if you want to make
			a final inspection of the unit...

					STUBBS
			Captain, I've been inspecting the
			egg for twenty years... you may
			lay it when ready.

	Picard and Riker react to his offhanded confidence...

					PICARD
			Begin launch sequence.

					RIKER
			Shuttle Bay Two, stand-by to
			launch the uh, "egg"...

6    INT. SHUTTLE BAY - THE UNIT

	looks likes an egg... it's about the size of a Buick...
	sitting aboard a small launch pad. In a control booth,
	a TEAM OF OFFICERS acknowledge the command.

					CREWMEMBER #1
			Standing by, Commander...

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					STUBBS
			Do you know how long the
			experiment will last, Wesley... ?

					WESLEY
			One billionth of a second.

					STUBBS
				(reacts)
			Now, how would you know that?

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - TEASER       5.

7    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			When I heard we were going to be
			part of your experiment, I read
			all your published works.

	Stubbs reacts, impressed.

					RIKER
			Begin pre-launch sequence.

									INTERCUT:

8    INT. SHUTTLE BAY (OPTICAL)

	Crewmember #1 touches a panel. A wide door behind the
	egg slides open to reveal the spectacular star system.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Five minutes to launch site.

	Then, suddenly without warning... the Enterprise jolts
	sharply... Doctor Stubbs is thrown down to the floor...
	The jolts continue...

					PICARD
			Stabilize.

					WESLEY
			The ship is not responding.

10   INT. ENGINEERING - GEORDI

	Working furiously at his controls --

					GEORDI
			Checking for failure of inertia
			dampeners... Instruments say
			they're working...

11   THE UNIT

	rattles unstable on its launch pad...

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - 7/24/89 - TEASER          6.

12   THE MAIN VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The stellar-material roars from the red giant across
	space in front of us... The jolts continue...

					WORF
			Captain, we're heading straight
			into the path of that stellar
			matter....

					PICARD
			Shields up.

					WORF
			Negative. The shields won't
			respond.

	On reactions --

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	hurtles toward the fire arc across space and...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE       7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As before, the ship is flying out of control.

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Impact thirty seconds.

					PICARD
			Go to manual override to raise
			shields.

					WORF
			Shields are rising.

					RIKER
			Reset dampeners.

									INTERCUT:

16   INT. ENGINEERING

					GEORDI
			Dampeners not responding. Unable
			to reset.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Reverse impulse engines.

					GEORDI
			Initiating reverse sequence.

17   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The engines reverse. The ship stabilizes.

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Stubbs looks up dazed, from the floor...

					DATA
			Impact twenty seconds.

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/27/89 - ACT ONE       8.

18   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			The momentum is still taking us
			into the path of the
			stellar matter.

					RIKER
			Close the shuttle bay door...
			Prepare for impact.

					CREWMEMBER#1'S COM VOICE
			Door is frozen, Commander...

19   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as the stellar matter gently deflects off the shields...

20   INT. SHUTTLE BAY - THE UNIT

	shakes.

21
thru	OMITTED
22

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The shaking from the collison stops.

					RIKER
			Commander Data, check all
			systems... Medical personnel to
			the bridge.

	Riker goes to help Doctor Stubbs... his back is hurt.

					DATA
			All systems functioning normally
			again.

					PICARD
			Computer, explanation for control
			malfunction.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			No control malfunction has been
			recorded.

	Off their reactions...

24   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in a holding pattern.

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE       9.

25   INT. CORRIDOR

	Wesley moving... sees a trio of other teenagers, two
	attractive girls and one boy, dressed in ski clothes...

					ERIC
				(friendly)
			Hey, Wesley, you need some work
			on your right turns...

	Wesley pauses, responding a little too seriously for
	a teenager.

					WESLEY
			They're running a check to find
			out what happened. Everything's
			okay now...

	One of the girls, ANNETTE, is clearly interested in
	Wes.

					ANNETTE
			We're going into the Holodeck to
			ski in Switzerland, Wes... want
			to come?

					WESLEY
			Oh... I can't... I have to check
			on Doctor Stubbs. He's in
			Sickbay...

	Annette looks disappointed. Eric takes him aside out
	of earshot... puts his arm around his shoulder.

					ERIC
			Wesley, I have this awkward
			situation... Two gorgeous ladies,
			only one of me and a terrific
			program where we get snowed in
			at the ski lodge... just the fire
			and each other to keep us warm...
				(looks for a reaction)
			I can hold the storm for you...
			meet us at the lodge later on.

					WESLEY
			I can't, Eric. There's just too
			much to do...

					ERIC
				(strained)
			Yeah, okay... next time.

	Annette glances at him as they split up.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE      10.

26   INT. SICKBAY

	Several bruises from the incident are being treated...
	DOCTOR CRUSHER treats Stubbs' back as Wesley ENTERS.

					WESLEY
			The captain asked me to tell you
			that our systems are back to
			normal and we can make another
			launch attempt as soon as you're
			ready.

	Stubbs nods with a deceptively amiable grin. Beverly
	uses a medical tricorder.

					STUBBS
			Quite a dynamic family team, you
			Crushers....

					BEVERLY
				(smiles at her son)
			It's nice to be back together.
			I was at Starfleet Medical for
			a year... I missed about two
			inches of him.

	And a lot more. We may sense here that as she listens,
	Beverly is considering her relationship with her son...

					STUBBS
			I'm not sure I'd want my mother
			to be flying through space with
			me... no, I take that back. I
			am sure. I wouldn't want her.
			I love her dearly you understand.

					BEVERLY
				(poking)
			Does that hurt?

	He acknowledges. She treats it as Stubbs says to
	Wesley--

					STUBBS
			My mother's a formidable woman
			too. A woman of letters.
				(with many layers)
			A great critic.

					WESLEY
			I know.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE      11.

26   CONTINUED:

					STUBBS
			Good Lord, son. You didn't read
			that unauthorized biography too...
				(off his acknowledgment)
			I totally deny the story about
			the consulate's wife on Beldoron.
			We were only good friends. Is
			that all the boy does, Doctor,
			fly the ship and read? Doesn't
			he have any fun?

					BEVERLY
			Sure he does...

					WESLEY
				(interrupting)
			My studies keep me pretty busy.
			I'm trying to get into the
			Academy... I earn credits for
			my work on the Enterprise... but
			it's not the same as being
			there...

	Doctor Crusher finishes the treatment, nods to the
	nurse.

					NURSE
			Ready to sit up?

	Doctor Stubbs pulls himself up.

					STUBBS
			I am whole again, thank you,
			Doctor.
				(he stands)
			Come along, Wesley, let's make
			sure Humpty Dumpty is still in
			one piece.

	Beverly thinks about the conversation as Wes follows
	Stubbs out. The doctor's attention is drawn to:

27   INT. SICKBAY WAITING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The refreshment dispenser is serving continuous cups
	of drinks, food to no one... spilling over, falling
	on the floor...

					BEVERLY
			Computer, fix the food slot...

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE      11A.

27   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			The food slot is functioning
			properly.

					BEVERLY
			Well, check it again...

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE      12.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					COMPUTER VOICE
			The food slot is functioning
			properly.

					BEVERLY
			Deactivate food slot.

	It finally stops. Off her reaction...

28   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi on a com panel talking to the Captain... a CREW
	OF ENGINEERS are working in the background...

					GEORDI
			We're analyzing the engineering
			systems data, Captain... so far
			nothing unusual in the computer
			log for that time period...

29   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard on the com line as Beverly ENTERS. He motions
	her to come in.

					PICARD
			Run a level one diagnostic series.
			We need a computer that's one
			hundred percent to run Doctor
			Stubbs' experiment.

	He signs off. For Beverly's benefit --

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			... As well as the food slots in
			Sickbay.

					BEVERLY
			It seems to be working again.
			For the moment anyway...

					PICARD
				(sitting)
			What can I do for you, Doctor?

	She sits down, concerned, not sure how to express it
	yet. But she's come to him as her old friend, not just
	the captain --

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/26/89 - ACT ONE      13.

29   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc, how would you feel if
			you were a seventeen year old and
			the only starship officer whose
			mother was on board... ?

	Picard takes a moment... he's less comfortable in
	dealing with her on a personal level... but tries his
	best.

					PICARD
			If you're concerned about Wesley,
			I see no evidence that there's
			a problem.

					BEVERLY
			I know. In a funny kind of way...
			that's exactly my point. We talk.
			We smile. It's almost too
			polite.

					PICARD
			Beverly, this is simply a matter
			of time. I know how difficult
			it was to be away.

					BEVERLY
				(vulnerable)
			Tell me about him.

	A beat as Picard is somewhat nonplussed at how to
	respond to a mother who wants to know her son.

					PICARD
			He's... become a fine officer.
			He works as hard as any member
			of the crew... Riker says his
			studies...

					BEVERLY
			No, tell me about him.

	And this is way out of Picard's comfort zone.

					PICARD
			He seems well adjusted...

					BEVERLY
			Does he have many friends... has
			he been in love... ?

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 8/2/89 - ACT ONE       14.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard taps a finger, realizes this is important
	stuff... but he hasn't a clue what to tell her.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Jean-Luc, he's come so far, so
			fast. And since I've been back
			I don't feel...

					PICARD
			His dependence?
				(beat, as she considers)
			He is seventeen, Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			What were you doing when you were
			seventeen?

					PICARD
			Getting into a lot more trouble
			than Wesley is, I can assure you.

					BEVERLY
			So was I.

	They exchange a smile.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Isn't that what seventeen is
			supposed to be?

	Off Picard's reaction...

30   INT. SHUTTLE BAY

	Wesley and Doctor Stubbs inspecting the unit.

					STUBBS
			No cracks in the armor... we'll
			be just fine...

					WESLEY
			How can you be so calm about
			everything? If I was about to
			make this kind of breakthrough...

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 8/2/89 - ACT ONE       15.

30   CONTINUED:

					STUBBS
			I've never doubted for a moment
			that this day would come, Wesley.
			And I suspect some day it will
			come for you as well. I see a
			lot of me in you.
				(Wesley reacts, proud)
			In my youth, they called me a
			vunderkind... do you understand
			vunderkind... ?

					WESLEY
			It's German, isn't it?

					STUBBS
				(nodding)
			It means wonder child. It is
			reserved for those of us who
			achieve early in life. Now the
			burden is yours.

					WESLEY
			The burden?

					STUBBS
			To fulfill your potential.
				(looking inward)
			You will never come up against
			a greater adversary than your own
			potential, my young friend.

	Suddenly Red Alert alarms go off... Wesley reacts.

					WESLEY
			Red Alert. You should return
			to your quarters immediately.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
				(urgent)
			Still no visual contact?
			Impossible... Mister Worf, same
			magnification. Fifty degrees
			starboard.

	Find Riker before the Main Viewer ... it shows only
	space -- nothing else...

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE      15A.

31   CONTINUED:

	he moves to join Worf at his station... Geordi and
	Data are also on the bridge.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE      16.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Worf, you're absolutely sure...

32   INSERT - SENSOR SCREEN (OPTICAL)

					WORF (O.S.)
			The sensors clearly indicate the
			approach of a Borg vessel.

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Shields up.

					WORF
			Shields are not responding.

					GEORDI
			Manual overide is jammed. It's
			not gonna work this time... we
			don't have shields, Captain.

	He keeps at it.

34   INSERT - SENSOR SCREEN (OPTICAL)

					WORF (O.S.)
			Captain, they've fired energy
			weapons at us...

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Evasive action.

					RIKER
			Bring about to two-eight-five mark three.

					PICARD
			Predict current vector of the Borg
			ship.

					WORF
			Vector... is gone.
				(beat, reacts)
			And so is the Borg vessel.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT ONE      17.

35   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You're telling me this was another
			computer glitch?

					DATA
			It is conceivable that we were
			viewing a synthetically
			generated image... although there
			is no precedent for it.

					RIKER
				(incredulous)
			Our computer was daydreaming... ?

	Suddenly, the Enterprise jolts hard... out of control
	again...

					PICARD
			Computer, identify malfunction
			immediately.

	In the back, the turbolift doors start opening and
	closing repeatedly as the computer babbles --

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Pawn to King Three... Knight to
			Rook Four... Queen to Bishop
			Three...

					DATA
			Controls are not responding.

	Suddenly, the engines die.

					GEORDI
			Impulse engines are down.

	Geordi tries to fire up the engine. Nothing.

					RIKER
			Try warp engines.

	Geordi tries... nothing.

					GEORDI
			Sorry, Commander... I better get
			back to engineering...

	Picard at the viewscreen is frustrated beyond
	description. On the move --

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/24/89 - ACT ONE      18.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf, you will
			accompany Commander La Forge.
			I want a full report on the
			prospects for getting our shields
			back. Commanders Data and Riker
			will join me in the conference
			room to consider the future of
			this mission... if there is one.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT TWO      19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

36   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker and Data...

					PICARD
			The fact of the matter is we're
			dealing with a potential breakdown
			of our main computer...

					RIKER
			That's hard to accept.

					DATA
			The system automatically provides
			for self-correction, Captain.
			There has not been a system-wide
			technological failure on a
			starship in seventy-nine years.

	The door slides open and TROI ENTERS, already
	concerned....

					TROI
			Excuse me, Captain, Doctor Stubbs
			has been waiting to see you. I
			think it might be wise if...

	Without waiting for an invitation, Stubbs ENTERS,
	interrupting. His casual devil-may-care shell is a
	little shaky, but he still employs it.

					STUBBS
			Captain, I'm sure you have
			everything under control, I'd just
			like to know what's going on.

					PICARD
			Of course, Doctor. Sit down.
				(join us)
			Counselor...

	Picard and Troi exchange a concerned glance.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Commander La Forge is attempting
			repairs as we speak...

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/26/89 - ACT TWO      20.

36   CONTINUED:

					STUBBS
			"Attempting" ... that doesn't sound
			particularly reassuring.

					PICARD
			Doctor, if it is at all possible,
			we will continue this mission as
			planned.

					STUBBS
			Captain, if we miss our chance
			now we don't get another for two
			centuries. There will be many
			questions asked by Starfleet if
			the Enterprise fails in its
			duty...

					PICARD
				(sharp)
			Nevertheless, my first and
			foremost concern will be to insure
			the safety of this ship and its
			crew...

	With that same charming smile --

					STUBBS
			Insure the safety, Captain or are
			you really talking about playing
			it safe?

					PICARD
			My dear Doctor, in our current
			position, when that star explodes,
			you'll get to watch your
			experiment from the inside out.

					STUBBS
				(shrugs, casual)
			I would rather die than leave.

					PICARD
			I don't believe you speak for the
			majority, Doctor.

	And Picard and Stubbs lock eyes as Troi studies Stubbs,
	leans forward caringly --

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT TWO      20A.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Doctor Stubbs, I know how much
			this means to you...

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT TWO      21.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

	And this is said with a smile and charm --

					STUBBS
			My dear Counselor, no insult
			intended but please turn off your
			beam into my soul. I will share
			the feelings I wish to share...

	She reacts, stunned by the anger she feels from him.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf to Captain Picard.

									INTERCUT:

37   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi and Worf at the pool table... many workers in
	the background.

					WORF
			Captain, all weapons systems are
			down.

	Reactions.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Estimated time for repairs?

					GEORDI
			Commander, I don't even know what
			to repair yet.

38   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Signing off --

					PICARD
			Continue to advise.

					STUBBS
			Well, if we do not take our leave
			in time, so be it... it's one sure
			way into the history books, eh?

	He EXITS. The others exchange a look.

					TROI
			His nonchalance is studied and
			practiced...

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT TWO      22.

38   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Even my sensory perception picked
			that up today...

					TROI
			In fact, he's put his entire self-worth
			on the line with this
			experiment. He is telling the
			truth when he says he'd rather
			die than leave.
				(reactions)
			And one more thing... he doesn't
			like women very much.

					DATA
			Odd. The research material on
			Doctor Stubbs includes not a few
			references from gossip columns.
			It suggests females find him quite
			attractive.

					TROI
			Not this one.

39   INT. SICKBAY

	Eric helping in Annette, looking cold and shaken, she
	has a broken leg....

					BEVERLY
			What happened to you?

					ERIC
			We had a little accident on the
			Holodeck....

					NURSE
				(glances at Beverly)
			On the Holodeck... but it's
			programmed to prevent injuries...

	The nurse helps get her on a table...

					ANNETTE
			I was making a great run down a
			deserted slope when the ground
			just seemed to fall away....

	Beverly hits her com panel.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT TWO      23.

39   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Engineering, this is Doctor
			Crusher. The Holodecks are to
			be closed by my order until
			further notice.

	As she examines the girl's leg...

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			We've been having control problems
			today. There's a small fracture
			here... this'll just take a
			minute...

	The nurse hands her an instrument.

					NURSE
			You look like you could use
			something warm inside you... hot
			chocolate, maybe?

	Eric and Annette smile, nod yes enthusiastically. The
	nurse moves away...

					ANNETTE
				(to Beverly)
			Wes almost came along. It's
			probably a good thing he didn't.

					BEVERLY
			I didn't know he was going skiing
			with you...

					ERIC
			It was one of those last minute
			things... we tried to grab him
			on the way...

					ANNETTE
			We don't see much of him now that
			he's been assigned to the bridge.

	And that disturbs Beverly but she doesn't display it.

40   INT. SICKBAY WAITING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The nurse is at the food slot... preparing to remove
	two cups of hot chocolate and as he reaches in...

         STAR TREK: "Evolution" - 7/24/89 - ACT TWO         24.

40   CONTINUED:

	a red arc of electricity snaps over his body... and he
	slumps to the ground. Rushing to him...

					BEVERLY
			Omigod....

					ERIC
			What happened...

					BEVERLY
			He's not breathing...

	She feels the pulse... uses all her resources to
	ressucitate him... finally he begins to breathe... she
	feels the pulse again, it's better...

41   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, standing, reacts to the news delivered by Doctor
	Crusher. All the regulars except Geordi are present.

					BEVERLY
			If he had been alone, he would
			have died.

					PICARD
			Advise everyone to remain in their
			quarters when not on duty.
			Protocol "B" access to all power
			components. Nobody else uses them
			unless it's cleared by Commander
			Riker.

					WORF
			Sir, is it possible this is not
			a computer breakdown?
				(off Picard's look)
			What if it is some form of attack?

					RIKER
			Our sensors showed no sign of life
			in this stellar system.

					PICARD
			They also showed a Borg vessel
			that did not exist. Counselor
			Troi?

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/26/89 - ACT TWO      25.

41   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I perceive no life force,
			Captain... no feelings of ill
			will. But I am not attuned to
			every form of life.

	Wesley begins to consider a terrible possibility...

					PICARD
			Data, stay on the sensors... see
			if we can't pick up something
			out there.

	A beat as he sits down, thinking hard....

					RIKER
			It does almost seem as if
			something... or someone is trying
			to render the Enterprise helpless.

					PICARD
			They're not just trying, Number
			One. If it's true, they're doing
			a damn good job of it.

	And Wesley is more than a little worried about what
	he's thinking.

42   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi behind an open panel of components...

43   ANGLE - WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	outside the panel... the control systems come on.
	Wesley reacts... several other engineers are working as
	well.

					WESLEY
			You got it. Nice going, Geordi...

	As he comes around, to an engineer.

					GEORDI
			Call up the cross-section of
			computer core processor
			four-five-one, elements
			zero-two-hundred through
			zero-three-hundred.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT TWO      26.

43   CONTINUED:

	As the engineer works at the computer board... various
	graphs and circuit board construction flashes across
	a terminal screen...

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			In order to get some power, I had
			to by-pass the computer core and
			essentially hotwire the
			connection.

44   THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	stops at a cross-section of connections labeled "Core
	Processor 451, Element 0299" and there is a clear
	lesion visible there. Geordi points it out.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			Look at that lesion. No wonder
			we're coming apart at the seams.

45   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

					GEORDI
			It's some kind of continuing
			disintegration. But from what... I
			can't tell ya. And I haven't the
			slightest idea how to stop it.

	Wesley's face shows continued concern... something he's
	hiding... hoping against hope it isn't true.

					WESLEY
			But it's just a mechanical
			problem, right?

					GEORDI
			Increase magnification, factor
			fifty.

	The image grows fifty times.

					GEORDI
			I don't know, Wesley. Looking
			at it... if it weren't...
			impossible... I'd say someone had
			climbed in there and started
			taking it apart.

	And that's the worst thing that Wesley could hear.

       STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 8/1/89 - ACT TWO       27.

46   INT. SICKBAY LAB

	Wesley ENTERS with urgency... gets out the materials he
	was studying earlier. He opens the container that he
	had discovered when he awakened and checks it with a
	scanner. There is no response. He sighs deeply.
	Something horrible has happened.

47   OMITTED

48   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	The room is deserted due to the captain's order to
	remain in quarters. Wesley moves around a corner down
	on his knees... setting down a high tech trap...

49   ANGLE - WIDE

	to reveal GUINAN sitting on a barstool, calmly
	watching. Wesley's back is to her. He feels her
	presence... turns...

					WESLEY
			Guinan... I didn't think anyone
			would be here.

					GUINAN
			I've never been very good at being
			confined to quarters. Any of my
			husbands would testify to that.

	She rises, comes over slowly to see what he's doing...

					GUINAN
			What are these things?

	Feeling a little foolish --

					WESLEY
			I'm just setting... traps.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT TWO      28.

49   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			I run a clean place here.

					WESLEY
			I know. It's not that. I just...

	He's obviously in trouble... their eyes meet. He can't
	lie to her. Can anyone?

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Guinan, I'm scared. Everything
			that's been going wrong may be
			my fault.

					GUINAN
			Pull up a stool, Wesley.

	They sit.

					WESLEY
			I've been working on my final
			project for Advanced Genetics.
			It's on nanotechnology. And I've
			been studying the nanites we have
			in the Sickbay genetic supplies.
			They're just like tiny little
			robots with gigabytes of
			mechanical computer memory, tiny
			enough to enter living cells and
			conduct repairs. They're supposed
			to be strictly confined to the
			lab.

					GUINAN
			Are you trying to say some nanites
			are on the loose?

					WESLEY
				(sighs)
			Two of them. That's all. See,
			I just wanted to see how they
			would interact and function in
			tandem. In my project, I had
			proposed a theory that they could
			actually combine their skills to
			improve their usefulness. And
			it was working.

					GUINAN
			You made a better nanite.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/27/89 - ACT TWO      29.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			I was pulling an all-nighter to
			get my final data... and I fell
			asleep. When I woke up, I
			realized the container was still
			open...
				(off her look)
			It was just a science project.

					GUINAN
			A doctor once said the very same
			thing to me... what was his
			name... Frankenstein, I think.

					WESLEY
			They're really harmless. They
			only have the most basic skills.
			It's almost impossible that they
			could be responsible...

					GUINAN
			Almost.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Doctor Crusher to Wesley Crusher.

					WESLEY
				(reacts)
			Go ahead.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			I stopped by your quarters, Wes.
			I assumed you'd be there, since
			you're off duty.

					WESLEY
			I was just... I had some things
			to do...

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Orders are orders, Mister Crusher.

	Wesley sighs, glances at Guinan.

					WESLEY
			You won't tell anybody...

	A beat as Guinan looks at him.

					WESLEY
			I know. I will. If it's true.

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT TWO      30.

49   CONTINUED: (3)

	He starts to leave.

					GUINAN
			Wesley...
				(he stops)
			Think you'll get a good grade?

					WESLEY
				(glum)
			I always get an A.

	He EXITS.

					GUINAN
				(to herself)
			So did Doctor Frankenstein.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT THREE     31.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. Our
			computer core has clearly been
			tampered with and yet there is
			no sign of a breach of security
			on board.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone at their stations... Troi is also on the
	bridge.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			We have even considered sabotage,
			but Counselor Troi has not
			detected any such sentiments.
			We have engines back and will
			attempt to complete our mission...
			but without a reliable computer,
			Doctor Stubbs' experiment is in
			serious jeopardy.

	Stubbs watches this time with greater intensity.

					RIKER
			Manual restart sequence?

					GEORDI
			Manual restart successful...
			impulse engine functions appear
			normal.

	Riker glances at Picard for orders.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

					RIKER
			Shuttle Bay Two, open hangar
			doors.

        STAR TREK: "Evolution" - 7/24/89 - ACT THREE        32.

52   INT. SHUTTLE BAY

	The crew tries, but the doors do not open.

					CREWMEMBER #1
			Doors did not respond. Repeating
			sequence.

	As he does,

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Suddenly over the loudspeakers, blasting music --
	Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever"....

					PICARD
			What in heaven's name... ?

					DATA
			It is "Stars and Stripes Forever"
			by John Phillip Sousa, a popular
			American composer of band music
			in the early twentieth century...

					PICARD
			Yes... yes... I know...

					RIKER
			Computer, shut off the music....

	The music plays on.

					DATA
			The music is on all communications
			channels, Captain.

					RIKER
			Power... weapons...
			communications. We're being
			stripped one system at a time...

					PICARD
			Shut off the power to the bridge.

	The music stops and the lights go out... after a beat,
	emergency lighting comes on. Picard looks at Troi...

					TROI
			I feel no hostile emotions
			present. No friendly feelings
			either. Nothing.

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT THREE     33.

53   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Only an enemy without honor
			refuses to show himself in battle.

					PICARD
			We may be fighting a different
			kind of enemy than we've ever
			known... an enemy that fights a
			war of nerves.
				(beat)
			Resume power to the bridge.

	The main power does not return. Picard has no
	alternative.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Commander La Forge, can you get
			us out of this star system
			safely...

	Moving forward to confront Picard...

					STUBBS
			No...

	... intercepted by Riker.

					RIKER
			Not now, Doctor.

					GEORDI
			I'll try, Captain. I don't want
			to overload the engines...

					PICARD
			Do it gently. But do it.

	Geordi EXITS. Doctor Stubbs does not even look at Picard.

					RIKER
			We'll circuit in auxiliary power
			to the bridge... and find some
			way to silence Sousa if he tries
			an encore.

	Picard acknowledges, to Riker --

					PICARD
			The priority is to find out who
			or what is doing this and why.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT THREE     34.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(Riker acknowledges,
				 EXITS)
			Those of us not involved in that
			detail should get a few minutes
			rest. Commander Data, the bridge,
			or what's left of it, is yours.

	He EXITS. Wesley glances at Doctor Stubbs who looks away
	and EXITS.

54   INT. SHUTTLE BAY

	Stubbs stands with his egg in a stark shot of a man
	considering the meaning of his life. Moving to find
	Wesley entering behind him...

					STUBBS
			The egg that Stubbs laid.

					WESLEY
			Nobody will say that...

					STUBBS
			Nobody will say... anything,
			Wesley. We will not even be
			mentioned.

	Wesley can't speak, feeling guilty.

					STUBBS
				(continuing; sighs)
			I could live with failure.
			... Well, maybe not. But never
			even to try. To miss your one
			chance at bat. Do you know
			baseball?

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/24/89 - ACT THREE     35.

54   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			My dad taught it to me when I was
			little.

					STUBBS
			Once, centuries ago, it was the
			beloved national pastime of the
			Americas, Wesley. Abandoned by
			a society that prized fast food
			and faster games. Lost to
			impatience. But I have seen the
			great players make the great
			plays.

					WESLEY
			Do you recreate them on a
			Holodeck?

					STUBBS
			No, in here...
				(his mind)
			With the knowledge of
			statistics... runs, hits and
			errors... times at bat... box
			scores. Men like us do not need
			Holodecks, Wesley. I have played
			seasons in my mind. It was my
			reward to myself. For patience.
			Knowing my turn would come. Call
			your shot. Point to a star. One
			great blast and the crowd rises.
			A brand new era in astro-physics.
			Postponed one hundred and
			ninety-six years on account of
			rain.

55   INT. SICKBAY LAB

	Wes has collected his traps. He's scanning a few with
	no results... but then there's an audio response from
	his scanner on one. Before he can make a visual
	check, the door slides open and his mother ENTERS.

					BEVERLY
			We have to talk.

	He glances up at her -- does she know? Did Guinan tell
	her? She sits by him.

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/27/89 - ACT THREE     36.

55   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			You really look like you could
			use some rest...

	Relieved, moving ahead with his work --

					WESLEY
			I know. It's okay. Really.

					BEVERLY
				(gentle)
			No, it's not. Really.

	She takes his hand, stops him from the work.

					WESLEY
			I'm just checking some traps that
			I set... to see if I can find out
			what's happening to the ship.

					BEVERLY
			On someone's orders... ?

					WESLEY
			We're running out of time for
			Doctor Stubbs...

					BEVERLY
			Wesley, you can't put everything
			on your own shoulders. Even when
			you're off duty, you're on duty...

					WESLEY
			Mom, you don't understand...

					BEVERLY
			You're a seventeen year old boy...

	He looks at her... not used to be treated as a child.

					WESLEY
			I'm an acting officer... I have
			responsibilities....

					BEVERLY
				(cautiously)
			I'm beginning to think... maybe
			we're all expecting too much of
			you.

        STAR TREK: "Evolution" - 7/24/89 - ACT THREE        37.

55   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
				(reacts)
			I've done everything anyone has
			asked of me and more. You don't
			know... you haven't even been
			here.

	That pretty well gets down to it. And Beverly
	understands that conflicts come with being a real
	parent... and is ready to resume that role.

					BEVERLY
			I'm here now, Wesley.

	Wesley, like any normal teenager, does not seem to get
	it at all, but somewhere deep inside, a part of him may
	begin to feel her love and concern. This is not going
	to be resolved soon.

					BEVERLY
			C'mon, I'll help you finish this
			up... what are you looking for?

	He looks at her with guilty eyes, sighs...

					BEVERLY
			Wesley... ?

					WESLEY
			Mom, I think I've made a horrible
			mistake.

	She reacts, curious, but puts a comforting hand on his
	shoulder as he focuses a microscopic camera on his
	trap... they look together at --

56   A MONITOR - (OPTICAL)

	an electronicly reproduced image -- six tiny,
	startingly busy, mechanical devices in constant
	motion...

	From the next scene --

					BEVERLY (O.S.)
			Nanites. Tiny machines built from
			the atom up.

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/31/89 - ACT THREE     38.

57   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	The image is patched to a monitor. Picard, Riker,
	Data, Beverly, Wesley and Doctor Stubbs are present.

					BEVERLY
			Designed to have exposure only
			to the inside of nucleii during
			celluar surgeries. Until then,
			they are kept tightly confined
			in a non-functional state.

					DATA
				(studying them)
			These are not ordinary nanites.

					BEVERLY
			No, these have... evolved.

					STUBBS
				(cynical)
			Evolved... how does a machine
			evolve...

					WESLEY
			It's true. I'm reponsible. I
			allowed two of the nanites to
			interact for my school project
			to increase their capabilities.
			And... they escaped.

					PICARD
			School... project...

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/31/89 - ACT THREE     39.

57   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Just how far have these things...
			evolved?

	Beverly glances at Wesley who puts some microscopic raw
	material into the device...

									INTERCUT:

58   MONITOR - (OPTICAL)

	As the material is added to picture, the nanite gets
	even busier, apparently devouring it....

					WESLEY
			This is a sample of linear memory
			crystal from our computer core.

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			It's like candy to them...

	But in a second, it's clear -- suddenly there are
	twelve of the nanites.

59   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Reactions.

					BEVERLY
			They're now capable of
			mechanically replicating
			themselves. And who knows what
			else....

					DATA
			It is conceivable that with each
			new generation they enhance their
			own design. The rate of evolution
			would be...extraordinary.

					PICARD
			How many generations are we
			dealing with here?

					DATA
			Engineering, display computer
			core processor four-five-one,
			element zero-two-nine-nine.

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT THREE     39A.

59   CONTINUED:

	The monitor makes the patch to the lesion...

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT THREE     40.

59   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Increase magnification, factor
			one thousand.

60   THE ENLARGED IMAGE - (OPTICAL)

	reveals scores, millions of little nanite flecks...

61   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Reactions.

					PICARD
				(understatement)
			A few.
				(beat)
			Can it be possible that they know
			what they're doing...

					RIKER
			Why would they attack us?

					STUBBS
			Why does a mosquito bite your ear
			and who cares? The answer is
			simple. Call an exterminator.

					BEVERLY
			Doctor Stubbs, these nanites are
			apparently operating with a new
			collective intelligence... working
			together, teaching each other
			skills...

	Data considers that, moves to examine... he is
	processing all the facts before taking a position.

					DATA
			Doctor, are you suggesting they
			are becoming a... civilization?

	Beverly looks at him... if the shoe fits....

					STUBBS
			Oh really. I'm sorry but this
			is nonsense. You can't have a
			civilization of computer chips.
			They're made in a plant in Dakar
			Senegal. I've watched the
			construction.

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/31/89 - ACT THREE     41.

61   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Then how do you explain what
			you've seen here?

					STUBBS
			It's no more mysterious than
			watching a strain of the Leutscher
			virus reproduce itself. And that
			at least is a bona fide lifeform.
			How many disease germs and viruses
			have you destroyed in your time,
			Doctor Crusher?

	She is forced to acknowledge.

					PICARD
			I cannot exterminate... something
			that "may or may not" be
			intelligent.

					STUBBS
				(unbelievable)
			My good Captain...

					PICARD
				(sharp)
			There is still time.
				(beat)
			Ensign Crusher, work with Data
			to find some way to remove them
			safely. If things get worse,
			we'll take stronger measures.

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/31/89 - ACT THREE     42.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard, Riker move out. Doctor Stubbs glares after
	Picard.

62   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	holding outside the double star system.

63   INT. COMPUTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Data and Geordi make further studies of the core
	infestation as Wesley assists. Over the section in
	which they are working, we read "Processor 451" with
	various element numbers.

	Doctor Stubbs ENTERS. Apparently calmer.

					STUBBS
			Gentlemen. I need a computer
			functioning perfectly in less
			than eight hours... and we still
			have core reconstruction to
			consider...

					WESLEY
			We're testing a low level gamma
			field that might reduce their
			processing speed.

					STUBBS
			Have you considered a high level
			charge?

					DATA
				(reacts)
			High level gamma radiation would
			kill them, Doctor Stubbs.

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT THREE     43.

63   CONTINUED:

					STUBBS
			I know.

	And without warning, he calmly pulls a scanner from
	his pocket... aims it at processor four-five-one.
	Wesley reacts --

					WESLEY
			Doctor Stubbs...

	Doctor Stubbs turns back to processor four-five-one and
	fires the gamma charge...

64   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard and Riker.

					PICARD
			I can't get the story of David
			and Goliath out of my head. How
			long do we wait, Number One?

					RIKER
			We can continue to bypass parts
			of the computer that are
			affected... but if these nanites
			are spreading all over the ship...

	As if in answer to the question, he detects an odd
	scent in the airflow...

					PICARD
			Do you smell a change in...

	And suddenly both of them are racked with coughing,
	struggling to breathe... they move quickly out to:

     STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/26/89 - ACT THREE     44.

65   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Where the SUPERNUMERARIES are also suffering from the
	air, choking...

					PICARD
				(to com)
			Picard to La Forge...
			enviromental system malfunction
			on the bridge... acknowledge...

	No response. Riker moves into position at a console...
	reading data display... struggling to stay conscious...

					RIKER
			Nitrogen oxide... toxic levels...

	Riker keys in several commands... finally, moves to
	a manual override.... there is a WHOOSH sound as a
	change occurs in the air supply system...

					RIKER
			I've switched to manual control
			of the air handling system...

	Breathing becomes easier, but then the ship shudders...
	the power goes on and off... a small electrical
	explosion pops out of one control panel... someone is
	trapped in the turbolift, pounding... finally, pulls
	the door open and it's Worf holding Doctor Stubbs... Data
	behind them.

					WORF
			He entered a computer access
			room and sterilized one of the
			processors with gamma radiation.

					DATA
			The nanites in the upper core
			are all dead, Captain.

	On Picard's reaction, as the chaos continues...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FOUR      45.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. The shuddering... light failures...
	turbolift opening and closing... it all continues. Troi
	and Doctor Crusher have joined the others on the
	bridge.

					STUBBS
			You have no choice now... it is
			a matter of survival.

					PICARD
			If you were a member of my crew,
			sir, I would...

					STUBBS
				(over-lapping)
			But I am not a member of your
			crew, sir... I am a representative
			of the highest command of the
			Federation... which has directed
			you to perform my experiment...

					PICARD
			If one man, woman or child on my
			ship dies because of your
			experiment... I will have your head
			before the highest command of the
			Federation...

					STUBBS
			Good Lord, you are talking about
			machines with a screw loose.
			Simply turn them off. And be done
			with them.

	Troi studies Doctor Stubbs carefully, is worried about
	what she feels. And then she suddenly feels something
	else... she isn't sure at first what it is...

					DATA
			Doctor Stubbs, your own actions
			have provided evidence to the
			contrary. After you destroyed
			the nanites in the core, they
			immediately responded by
			interfering with our life-support
			systems.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FOUR          46.

66   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
			It is hard to accept these as
			random actions by machines with
			"loose screws". In effect, you
			may have proven that the nanites
			do have a collective intelligence.

					TROI
			Captain, I'm feeling a vague
			presence. It wasn't there before.
			It is not hostility... More like
			a primitive sense of
			self-preservation.

					BEVERLY
			If they have evolved this
			far... into emotional growth... how
			can we destroy them now?

					WORF
			The ship is at risk.
			Extermination may be the only
			alternative left.

					STUBBS
			A good point...

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf, Doctor Stubbs
			is to be restricted to his
			quarters until further notice.

	Worf nods to a GUARD who takes Stubbs by the arm and
	escorts him out. Suddenly, the chaos ends. The ship
	is eerily still. (Note: it is because Stubbs is on
	the move that the attack has subsided but our crew
	doesn't know that yet.)

					PICARD
			Data, can you find me a way to
			communicate with these things?

					DATA
			With intelligence, they have the
			capacity for language.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/31/89 - ACT FOUR          47.

66   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA (Cont'd)
			But it will depend on how far
			their evolution has brought them.
			We could modify the circuits in
			the universal translator to make
			it capable of communications with
			them...

					PICARD
			Proceed.

67   INT. STUBBS' QUARTERS

	He's inside as the door slides open and Troi stands
	there. The guard is visible outside.

					TROI
			May I come in?

	He gives her his best casual shrug.

					STUBBS
			You just can't resist, can you,
			Counselor?

					TROI
			I only want to help.

					STUBBS
				("bored")
			Yes, yes... to break the shell...
			to get in touch with my true
			feelings. What is this
			preoccupation women have with
			de-mystifying me? It must be the
			challenge. Climb me. Because
			I'm there.

					TROI
			I am only worried about your state
			of mind, Doctor.

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/31/89 - ACT FOUR          48.

67   CONTINUED:

					STUBBS
			All right, Counselor... what is
			it that has you so worried?

					TROI
			Your single-mindedness, your need
			to have this experiment work...

					STUBBS
			But it will. Picard has no choice
			now. He must defend the
			Enterprise.
				(tossing it all off with
				 a grin)
			Counselor, when this is over, I
			will show you New Manhattan on
			Beth Delta-One as you've never
			seen it and we will laugh over
			glasses of champagne.

					TROI
				(beat)
			Your self portrait is so
			practiced, so polished....

					STUBBS
				(smiles)
			Yes, isn't it, though?

					TROI
			It is stretched so tight that the
			tension fills this room. And if
			you finally... fail... I fear it
			will snap.

	A long beat as she studies him sadly. She has failed
	and they both know it. She prepares to leave.

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FOUR          49.

67   CONTINUED: (2)

					STUBBS
			A good try, Counselor. But
			sometimes when you reach beneath
			a man's self portrait, as you so
			eloquently put it, deep down,
			inside... what you find... is
			nothing at all.

	She reacts and EXITS. Alone, we may see that, in a
	way, he too is sorry she failed.

68   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE ONE (OPTICAL)

	has now become a montage of symbols, numbers,
	letters... a pause where a response might be... but
	there is none...

									INTERCUT:

69   DATA - CU (OPTICAL)

	types at a keyboard at his station... broadcasting
	these messages... waiting for a response... nothing.

70
thru	OMITTED
71

72   INT. STUBBS' CABIN

	As he lays alone... studying the ceiling... the sound
	of a cheering crowd fills his head...

					STUBBS
			Lockman on first, Dark on
			second... Thompson at the plate...
			Branca on the mound...

	Stubbs closes his eyes... and watches the game in his
	mind as we move off to find... starting at the far
	corner of the room... a computer terminal goes blank...
	and then moving across the room toward Stubbs... a
	light on a com panel goes dark... and any other power
	components fall dead as though a plague were sweeping
	across the room sapping the energy from everywhere...

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FOUR          50.

73   STUBBS

	lays unaware and...

74   THE LIGHTS OVERHEAD

	are swallowed one by one by the "plague"...

75   HIS EYES

	open with a start... and he sees

76   HIS POV - THE LAST LIGHT GOES OUT

	and...

76A  IN THE DARK (OPTICAL)

	an arc of electricity surges from the lights above,
	virtually raising him and as he screams...

77   EXT. STUBBS' CABIN

	The guard hears... moves to the door... but it doesn't
	open... and as the yelling continues... the guard
	forces the door open and Stubbs staggers out, falls
	unconscious.

78   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard ENTERS as Beverly works on Doctor Stubbs.

					BEVERLY
			He's coming around...

	His face is flushed and sweaty as though he has a
	fever... he mumbles fearful groans...

					PICARD
			I have to believe this was not
			an arbitrary attack...

					BEVERLY
			Has Data made any progress in
			contacting them?

	Picard shakes his head. Suddenly, Doctor Stubbs' hand
	moves out and grabs Picard's wrist. In a hoarse voice:

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FOUR          51.

78   CONTINUED:

					STUBBS
			You must protect me. Kill them.

	The ship shudders... the lights go off and on... the
	attacks have begun again (as the nanites realize Stubbs
	is still alive.) And Picard looks at the man, realizes
	he has come to the end of his alternatives.

79   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE ONE (OPTICAL)

	the montage of symbols, numbers and letters... no
	response.

80   DATA - CU (OPTICAL)

	at his station... intense, wanting a response...
	getting nothing. Pull back to include Riker and Worf
	watching the exercise. Geordi and Wesley are not
	there. The attacks continue. Picard ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker, on my signal,
			we will gamma-irradiate all
			computer systems throughout the
			Enterprise to end this conflict.

					RIKER
			Worf, prepare to activate gamma
			pulse generators.

	Data continues to watch the screen.

					WORF
			Electromagnetic scanners ready,
			Captain.

	Picard pats Data on the shoulder -- nice try. Data will
	not give up. As Picard takes a deep reluctant
	breath...

81   ON SCIENCE ONE (OPTICAL)

	A symbol appears in the pause space...

					DATA
			Captain...

	Data types again... Picard watches... Worf and Riker
	stop their sequence, watch... again the same symbol...

             STAR TREK: "Evolution" - 7/24/89 - ACT FOUR            52.

81   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I have established contact.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE          53.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

82   INT. SICKBAY

	Doctor Stubbs looks better as he awakens, looks around,
	sits up...

83   ANGLE - HIS POV - THE SICKBAY GENETICS LAB

	where Wesley continues to study the nanites.

84   WESLEY

	turns to see Stubbs standing at the doorway.

					WESLEY
			Are you okay?

					STUBBS
			I will be. As soon as we finish
			off these pests.

	Wesley looks at him with different eyes... and he's
	not disrepectful but Stubbs can feel it...

					STUBBS
			Wesley, do not be too harsh in
			your judgment of me... until
			you've walked a lifetime in my
			shoes.

	Stubbs puts his hand on Wesley's shoulder. Wisely --

					STUBBS
				(continuing)
			We are no different, you and I.
			For you right now, it's getting
			into the Academy. For me, it's
			the egg. Others will never
			understand how important our work
			is to us. It's everything we live
			for.

					WESLEY
				(a beat)
			Doctor Stubbs, I want to go the
			Academy. But if I don't, I have
			other things to live for.

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE          54.

84   CONTINUED:

	And it is clear and honest and now there is no one for
	Stubbs to share his game with. Softly --

					STUBBS
			Of course you do.

	And Wesley looks away and Stubbs stands there, a lonely
	old man who knows exactly who he is.

85   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is at Science One working the keyboard as the
	others, including Troi, watch as we...

									INTERCUT:

86   ON SCIENCE ONE (OPTICAL)

	where now Data's long "sentences" are answered by a
	few symbols from the nanites... and a few more each
	time...

					DATA
			They are virtually learning the
			concept of communication as we
			continue, Captain... each new
			generation is making
			modifications.

					PICARD
			Can we actually talk to them yet?

					DATA
			I think it is worth an attempt...

					PICARD
			Ask them for a cease-fire... put
			it in whatever words you think
			they'll understand.

	Data types in his symbols... a response on the
	screen...

					DATA
				(surprised)
			Captain, their answer is... no.

					PICARD
			Tell them it is critical to their
			survival as well as our own.

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE          55.

86   CONTINUED:

	Data sends the message and receives a response.

					DATA
			Their answer is no.

	The captain thinks hard, looking for the opening.

					TROI
			I sense that after the incident
			in the computer core, there is
			very little trust...

	A thoughtful beat.

					PICARD
			Bring Doctor Stubbs to the bridge.

	Riker EXITS to handle it personally.

					WORF
			The universal translator has its
			limits. I prefer to negotiate
			eye to eye with my enemy...

					PICARD
			I don't think there's much chance
			of that here.

	Data hears that... and an idea begins to form....

87   INT. CORRIDOR

	Moving to the bridge... Riker escorting Doctor Stubbs...

					STUBBS
				(fearful)
			But they have already tried to
			kill me once...

					RIKER
			"One sure way into the history
			books", Doctor...

	And they ENTER...

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE          56.

88   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard looks at Stubbs with ice in his eyes.

					PICARD
			Tell them the human who destroyed
			their comrades is here and wishes
			to address them...

					STUBBS
				(reluctant)
			Captain, if I might...

					PICARD
			And you, sir will explain your
			error and apologize and pray that
			we can negotiate a peace we can
			all live with... is that clear?

	Stubbs acknowledges. Before relaying the message...

					DATA
			Captain, if a face to face
			negotiation would be helpful,
			I would like to volunteer myself
			as a conduit.

					RIKER
			Yourself, Data?

					DATA
			I can easily furnish the nanites
			with a schematic design of my
			neurological structure. Entering
			my neural network would require
			only their most basic skills.

					BEVERLY
			That's what they were designed
			for.

					DATA
			They could easily penetrate the
			molecular fabric of my
			hand-covering into the nerve
			circuitry and interface with my
			verbal programs.

	A beat. Incredible reactions all around.

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE          57.

88   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			If they have control of a
			Starfleet commander, they become
			an even greater threat.

					PICARD
			How do we know we'll ever get them
			out of you, Data...

					DATA
			There are considerable risks.
			But it would also represent a
			gesture of trust on our part.
			It could be an important step
			toward peace.

	A long beat.

					PICARD
			All right. Propose it to the
			nanites.

	Data types it in... we see the code go out over the
	viewscreen... followed by a quick set of schematic
	designs of Data. After a long beat there is a short
	response.

					DATA
			The answer is yes.

	Off reactions --
									TIME CUT TO:

89   INT. COMPUTER ROOM - ON DATA (OPTICAL)

	Data is at the computer terminal, as before,
	communicating with the nanites. Picard, Worf and
	Stubbs are present.

90   WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			They are ready, Captain.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE          58.

90   CONTINUED:

	Data puts his hand under a magnification device.

91   DATA'S FINGER (OPTICAL)

	appears on the screen of the magnification device.
	Data touches a control; the image magnifies, and we see
	glimmers of light passing into the skin.

92   INT. COMPUTER ROOM

	After a beat, Data reacts to the invasion and his
	movements become the slightest bit mechanical as though
	he is being operated by remote control... he stands.

	His eyes become less innocent, more curious. Data
	moves to Picard and Riker, looks them over.

					DATA/NANITE
			You are very strange looking
			creatures.

	Picard and Riker exchange a look... it's worked.

					PICARD
			In our travels, we have
			encountered many other
			creatures... even stranger-looking
			than we are... and all of us try
			to co-exist peacefully.

					DATA/NANITE
			The urge among us to destroy all
			of your kind is intense. Why did
			you attack us?

					PICARD
			We misinterpreted your actions
			as an attack against us.

           STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 8/2/89 - ACT FIVE          59.

92   CONTINUED:

					DATA/NANITE
			We were only seeking raw materials
			for our replication process.

					PICARD
			Yes, but you endangered the vessel
			in which we all travel.

	Data looks around at the room like he's seeing it for
	the first time...

					PICARD
			You almost killed a crewmember.

					DATA/NANITE
			We meant no harm. We were only
			exploring.

					PICARD
			We understand. We are also
			explorers and we mean no harm to
			any life-form.

	Data stares at Doctor Stubbs. He knows his time has
	come.

					STUBBS
			I am the one responsible for the
			deaths in the computer core.

					DATA/NANITE
			We know who you are.

	Stubbs blinks a bit, a lump wells up in his throat.

					STUBBS
			I... deeply regret the incident.
			I am a scientist on an important
			mission. Your... your colleagues'
			exploration of the core memory
			put our mission at risk. I only
			meant to protect a lifetime of
			work from being destroyed.

           STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 8/2/89 - ACT FIVE          60.

92   CONTINUED: (2)

					STUBBS
				(continuing; beat, for
				 once lost for words)
			I am at your mercy.

	A beat. To Picard --

					DATA/NANITE
			What is "mercy"?

					PICARD
			He asks you to forgive him. This
			conflict was started by
			mistakes... on both sides. Let
			us end it here and now.

					DATA/NANITE
				(a beat)
			We agree.

					PICARD
			I pledge to you that we will
			provide any assistance you need
			for your continued survival.

					DATA/NANITE
			Thank you, but we have evolved
			beyond any need for your
			assistance. This vessel has
			become too confining. We require
			relocation.

	Reactions.

93   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Back in the dual star system.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43104.7.
			Doctor Stubbs has generously used
			his influence to arrange the
			designation of planet Kavis-Alpha-Four
			as the new home of the Nanite
			Civilization. Plans to negotiate
			a treaty are underway.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE          61.

93   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Commander Data's neural network
			has been vacated... He has been
			returned to us, unharmed, and with
			the help of the nanites, our
			computer core has been
			reconstructed in time for the
			experiment...

93A  INT. SHUTTLE BAY (OPTICAL)

	The unit is launched into space...

94   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	All the main crew... Stubbs is at a back science
	station. Data is Data again and at his post.

					DATA
			Ten seconds to stellar blast.

					WESLEY
			We're at forty million kilometers
			from the neutron star.

					RIKER
			Hold your position.

	On the viewscreen, the neutron star explodes in a
	dazzling fireworks show... swallowing the unit in
	blinding light.

95   STUBBS

	at Science One, completely enthralled in his work...
	collecting data as it pours into the computer...

96   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			Doctor?

	Doctor Stubbs doesn't hear Picard or at least doesn't
	acknowledge... we don't know if the experiment has been
	successful or not... he is awash with numbers, facts
	figures. Picard and Riker exchange a glance.

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE         61A.

96   CONTINUED:

	But the last look is Wesley's who watches the doctor
	alone in his own world, obsessed with the moment he's
	given his life for.

           STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 8/2/89 - ACT FIVE          62.

96A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	leaving the neutron star.

97   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Beverly sits at the bar with Guinan.

					BEVERLY
			Do you have any children, Guinan?

					GUINAN
			A lot.

					BEVERLY
			Ever have any trouble relating
			to them?

					GUINAN
			Just one.

					BEVERLY
			One?

					GUINAN
			He wouldn't listen.

					BEVERLY
			Well, they all go through that.

					GUINAN
			Not in a species of listeners.

					BEVERLY
			Did he grow out of it?

					GUINAN
			Well, it's taken a few hundred
			years or so but I've brought him
			around.

					BEVERLY
			How?

					GUINAN
			A mother shapes her child in ways
			she doesn't even realize.
			Sometimes just by listening.

	She motions Beverly to see --

          STAR TREK: "Evolution" - REV. 7/25/89 - ACT FIVE          63.

98   ANGLE - WESLEY AND ANNETTE

	entering. Beverly exchanges a glance with Guinan,
	pleased.

					GUINAN
			Cute couple.

					BEVERLY
			Now, see, that's healthy for a
			boy his age. I mean that as a
			doctor not just a mother. It's
			good to see him having fun... with
			an attractive young woman... who
			obviously looks at him with
			extraordinary affection...

	Raised eyebrow...

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			What do you know about this girl?

	Off Guinan's reaction...

99   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving away at warp speed and...

									FADE OUT.

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "The Survivors" 
                 (f.k.a. "The Veiled Planet") 
                          #40273-151 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Michael Wagner 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
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Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        JULY 31, 1989


          STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Survivors" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KEVIN UXBRIDGE
                RIKER              RISHON UXBRIDGE
                DATA               
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  MEDICAL ASSISTANTS 

          STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Survivors" 
                            
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     WARSHIP
              SICKBAY
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         PHOBOS IX
              TROI'S QUARTERS            UXBRIDGE HOUSE
              CORRIDOR
              TURBOLIFT
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
            UXBRIDGE HOUSE
              LIVING ROOM

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 8/3/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Survivors" 
                  
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 


                 RANA FOUR          RAW-nuh
                 HUSNOCK            huss-KNOCK

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "The Survivors"                             
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is entering a star system at impulse
	speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43042.3.
			We are cautiously entering the
			Delta Rana star system three
			days after receiving a distress
			call from the Federation colony
			on its ninth planet.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	WORF, DATA and WESLEY are at their stations. PICARD
	and RIKER have their eyes on the Main Viewer. BEVERLY
	and TROI are present as advisors. The entire ship is
	on alert, ready for anything.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			The garbled transmission reported
			the colony under attack from an
			unidentified spacecraft. Our
			mission is one of rescue and --
			if necessary -- confrontation with
			a hostile force.

					RIKER
			Shields up, maximum strength.

					WORF
			Shields up.
				(studying)
			Sensors do not indicate the
			presence of any armed space
			vehicles operating in the Rana
			system.

					PICARD
			They could be cloaked or otherwise
			shielded.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/4/89 - TEASER      2.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Mister Crusher, bring us in well
			clear of the planet's three moons.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

					DATA
			Commander, I am not receiving
			Rana Four's call sign.

					RIKER
			Open a frequency to Colony
			Operations.

	Data does as told. The results are negative.

					DATA
			There is no response. Rana Four
			is emissions quiet.

	Troi is also having trouble with her specialty.

					TROI
			Captain, there are eleven thousand
			inhabitants in the colony. At
			this range I should be feeling
			something.... I'm not.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, put the planet
			on the Main Viewer.

3    ANGLE - MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The planet of Rana IV slowly grows into being on the
	Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

	The screen magnifies. It is immediately obvious that
	the planet has sustained catastrophic damage. The
	crew of the Enterprise is mortified.

					BEVERLY
			My God...

					RIKER
			Helm, put us in a high equatorial
			orbit. Scan for survivors.

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/4/89 - TEASER      3.

3    CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Survivors? Down there?

					DATA
			Sensors are scanning ninety
			degrees of longitude as we orbit.
			I am detecting no artificial
			structures, no vegetation, no
			bodies of water...

					WORF
			Lifeform readings are negative.

					TROI
			Could the colonists have escaped?

					DATA
			That is unlikely. Rana Four
			possessed no interstellar
			spacecraft.

					RIKER
			Who could cause devastation on
			such a scale?

	Suddenly Wesley is calling out in great excitement --

					WESLEY
			Hold it -- hold it! I'm getting
			something at thirty-seven degrees
			north, sixty-two degrees east --
			a structure!

					PICARD
				(hopeful)
			Life?

					WORF
			Two lifeforms. Possibly human.

					PICARD
			Put the area on the Main Viewer
			and magnify.

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/2/89 - TEASER      4.

4    ANGLE - MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The Main Viewer shows an incredible sight: an extreme
	aerial SHOT of a six square acre plot of unscathed
	land; an incongruous patch of green surrounded by a sea
	of devastation. The crew of the Enterprise is stunned.

					DATA
			The structure is located at the
			center of the vegetation.

					RIKER
				(disbelieving)
			An entire planet obliterated...
			except for a few acres of trees
			and grass... and one building?

					BEVERLY
			It's some kind of illusion...

					DATA
			Negative. It is as you see it.

	Picard takes a beat to think about this. But he can't
	explain it.

					PICARD
			Number One, I think you had better
			see who's home...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT ONE     5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND RANA (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise orbits Rana IV.

6    INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard with Troi and Beverly walk toward the
	Transporter Room. He is consulting with them on the
	two occupants of the structure on Rana IV.

					BEVERLY
			If they're the only survivors
			of a global holocaust, they can't
			be in very good shape.

					PICARD
				(to Troi)
			Counselor... ?

	They pause at the entrance to the Transporter Room.
	Troi is vague and uncomfortable with her reading.

					TROI
			What I sense of them is human...

					PICARD
			And something else... ?

					TROI
				(hesitates)
			It's difficult to explain... I
			feel these two people are
			somehow... different.
				(apologetic)
			I'm sorry. I cannot be any
			clearer than that.

	Riker EXITS the Transporter Room and joins them. Says
	to Picard, indicating the room --

					RIKER
			We're ready.

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/4/89 - ACT ONE     6.

7    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Data, Worf and GEORDI are in position on the pad.
	Riker and Beverly join them. Picard and Troi observe.

					PICARD
			Good luck, Number One.

					RIKER
			Energize...

	The away team DEMATERIALIZES.

									CUT TO:

8    EXT. RANA IV - ESTABLISHING SHOT - HOUSE - DAY
(OPTICAL)

	The house, a typical twenty-fourth century colonial structure,
	stands alone on its plot of trees and grass surrounded
	on all sides by scorched earth. There is no sign of
	life, inside or out.

9    ANGLE ON FRONT OF HOUSE (OPTICAL)

	As the away team MATERIALIZES in the protection of a
	grove of trees near the house's front door. Riker
	wants an instant survey.

					RIKER
			What can you tell me?

					GEORDI
			The house is a typical settlement
			structure with adaptations. Its
			thermal properties all seem to
			conform to known materials.

					DATA
			If there are indicators as to why
			this particular area has remained
			intact, I cannot detect them.

					RIKER
			Worf, the interior of the house.

	Worf is already scanning it with his tricorder. (NOTE:
	The interior of the house is dark.)

       STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT ONE       7.

9    CONTINUED:

					WORF
			One individual is located at the
			south end of the house, the other
			toward the north. There is a
			weapon -- a low-yield phaser,
			nonfunctional -- in proximity to
			the front-room individual.

	Riker considers all of this.

					RIKER
			I guess a frontal assault is
			unwarranted. Stay here. I'm
			going to try an old-fashioned
			knock on the door.

10   NEW ANGLE - RIKER

	Riker leaves the cover of the trees and moves toward
	the house. Suddenly Geordi sees something --

					GEORDI
			Commander, there's a --

	Too late. Riker steps into a concealed snare that
	hauls him up into a tree by one foot. The others leave
	cover to help him. The noise and confusion is
	considerable.

11   ANGLE - FRONT DOOR OF HOUSE

	An elderly man, KEVIN UXBRIDGE, comes cautiously out
	of the house, holding the phaser.

					KEVIN
			Who's there? Who are you people?

	The away team stops in its effort to get Riker down
	and faces the threat. Riker, still hanging, has the
	presence to respond.

					RIKER
			Commander William Riker, USS
			Enterprise, and crewmembers. May
			I get down and approach you, sir?

	Data and Geordi go back to helping Riker.

					KEVIN
			You leave him right where he is.

       STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT ONE       8.

11   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(to Riker)
			Commander, shall I incapacitate
			him?

					RIKER
			No.
				(to Kevin)
			We're a rescue party. We picked
			up your colony's distress call
			and came as fast as we could.

	Just then an elderly woman, RISHON UXBRIDGE, appears
	at the front door. While Kevin is a naturally
	suspicious person, she is naturally trustful. She is
	thrilled to see the rescuers. She gently scolds Kevin.

					RISHON
			Kevin, what are you doing? Can't
			you see they're here to help us?
			Can't you see they're human?

					KEVIN
				(to Rishon)
			Stay in the house, Rishon. It
			could be some kind of trick.

12   ANGLE - AWAY TEAM

	As Rishon ignores Kevin and approaches the away team.
	There are tears of joy in her eyes. Riker slips down
	out of the tree.

					RISHON
			We'd just about given up hope.
			We thought maybe the whole
			Federation had been attacked.

					BEVERLY
			Do you know of any other
			survivors?

	Rishon looks at her with desperate eyes.

					RISHON
			It's been days since we've seen
			or heard anybody else...
				(off Beverly's look)
			Please, no -- don't tell me we're
			the only ones...

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT ONE     9.

12   CONTINUED:

	Kevin tries to comfort Rishon. He says to Riker in a
	shaky tone of voice --

					KEVIN
			They came in a spaceship so big
			you could see it up in orbit.
			They took our world apart piece
			by piece.

					RIKER
			Who?

					KEVIN
			We don't know. We never saw
			their faces.

					RIKER
			You don't know where they came
			from -- where they are now?

					KEVIN
				(shakes head)
			I guess they've gone away.

	Beverly takes out her medical tricorder and scans the
	couple. They react. Beverly is apologetic.

					BEVERLY
			I'm sorry. I'm only performing
			a physical. Could I have your
			names please -- for the record.

					RISHON
			I'm Rishon Uxbridge... and this
			is my husband Kevin.

	Data joins them with --

					DATA
			Botanists. Originally from the
			aquatic city New Martim Vaz in
			the Atlantic Ocean on Earth.
			Residents of the Rana Four
			colony for five years.
				(to Rishon; a smile)
			You, ma'am, are eighty-two years
			of age and a composer of
			Tao-classical music.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT ONE     10.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA (Cont'd)
				(to Kevin)
			You, sir, are eighty-five years
			of age and a specialist in
			symbiotic plantlife. You have
			been married fifty-three years.

	The couple stare at Data in amazement. So does the
	rest of the away team. He explains --

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I memorized the colony register
			on the way to Rana in the event
			such information was needed.

13   ANGLE - RIKER

	Riker moves away from the others to study the house
	up close. Kevin leaves Rishon to follow him.

					KEVIN
			Is something wrong?

					RIKER
			Your house -- with your permission
			I'd like to look inside.

					KEVIN
			Why? What could interest you
			in there?

					RIKER
			Mister Uxbridge, as far as we've
			been able to determine, you and
			your wife -- and this house --
			are all that survived the attack.
			It was either a bizarre
			coincidence or by design. I
			don't favor the coincidence
			theory.

					KEVIN
				(confused)
			Are you saying we were left alive
			intentionally?

					RIKER
				(hesitant)
			Yes.

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT ONE     11.

13   CONTINUED:

					KEVIN
			I don't understand. You don't
			think Rishon and I did something
			to merit our survival, do you?
			I mean, betrayed the others... ?

					RIKER
			I'm not accusing you of anything,
			Mister Uxbridge. The attacking
			force spared you for some reason.
			We're only trying to find out why.
				(indicates house)
			May I look inside... ?

					KEVIN
				(numb; bewildered)
			I said you could.

14   INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM

	As Riker ENTERS. The interior is as normal as a twenty-
	fourth century colonial interior can be. There are elements
	of Rishon, elements of Kevin. Nothing to indicate that
	they are bad people. The rest of the away team follows
	Riker in. They spread out.

15   ANGLE - RISHON AND KEVIN

	Rishon and Kevin ENTER the house. Rishon is determined
	to make her rescuers welcome. She heads for the
	kitchen with --

					RISHON
			I'll make a cup of tea for
			everyone. We have wonderful tea
			on Rana. It grows wild nearly
			everywhere...

	She suddenly realizes Rana IV and its tea are gone
	forever; she can't finish. She hurries away to the
	kitchen. Kevin watches her go. Worf approaches him
	and makes an honest attempt to cheer him up.

					WORF
			Sir, may I say that your attempt
			to hold our away team at bay with
			a nonfunctioning weapon was an
			act of unmitigated gall.

	Kevin looks at the phaser that he's still holding.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/10/89 - ACT ONE    12.

15   CONTINUED:

					KEVIN
			Didn't fool you, huh?

					WORF
				(rare smile)
			I admire gall.

	Geordi joins them. He too is interested in Kevin.

					GEORDI
			Excuse me. Out front -- that
			was about the best job of
			concealing a snare that I've ever
			seen. Could you tell me what it
			was for?

					KEVIN
			Got a local critter that's
			developed a taste for what's in
			the garden.
				(sad realization)
			Guess I should've dismantled it.
			Guess I don't have to worry about
			him anymore.

	He happens to look across the room and see --

16   ANGLE - DATA

	Data has wandered to a small table where an ornate
	MUSIC BOX sits. He studies the music box. Just then
	Rishon emerges from the kitchen and moves toward a
	cupboard where her tea service is stored. She sees
	Data looking at the music box.

					RISHON
			Go ahead. Pick it up. It's a
			music box. It's been in my
			family for generations.

17   TIGHT ON MUSIC BOX

	Data carefully lifts the box. (NOTE: any convenient
	waltz music will do for the music.) A few bars and we:

									SMASH CUT TO:

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT ONE     13.

18   INT. ENTERPRISE - TROI'S QUARTERS - CLOSE ON TROI

	Troi is going about her normal daily routine inside
	her quarters. Suddenly she comes alert as if hearing
	something. We realize she is hearing the music from
	the music box in her head (although she doesn't know
	this)! And it stays, playing over and over...

19   BACK TO LIVING ROOM - RIKER AND BEVERLY

	Riker and Beverly are consulting with each other near
	the front door. Riker is at a lost to explain the
	riddle of the house and Kevin and Rishon.

					RIKER
			I've been in every room. There's
			nothing unusual about this house
			except that it's here. What about
			them?

					BEVERLY
			They're in reasonably good health.
			Both show signs of mental stress.
			Understandable considering what
			they've been through.

					RIKER
				(mystified)
			But somehow they're different.

	Riker looks o.s. in the direction of Rishon (with
	Data).

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Let's get back to the ship. We'll
			take them with us.

20   ANGLE - RISHON AND DATA

	As the music in the music box runs down. Data smiles.
	Just then, Riker interrupts them.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Excuse, Mrs. Uxbridge. We have
			to return to the ship now.

					RISHON
			Commander, I haven't finished
			fixing your tea --

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT ONE     14.

20   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I'm sorry, but we're finished
			here. We can give you and Kevin
			time to pack. You can bring as
			much as you want.

	Rishon gives him a look of astonishment. Kevin appears
	at her side and give Riker the same look.

					RISHON
			What do you mean pack?

					KEVIN
			You're not thinking of taking us
			with you, are you?

					RIKER
				(surprised)
			Surely you don't want to remain
			here. How will you take care of
			yourselves?

					RISHON
				(to Kevin; frightened)
			Kevin, I can't leave my home!
			Don't let them do this to us.

					KEVIN
			No one's going to make us leave.

					RIKER
			You'll be protected on the ship.
			You could still be in danger on
			Rana.

					KEVIN
			Commander, we appreciate your
			concern but we're not going
			anywhere. We'll manage. We
			always have.

	Riker thinks for a beat. These two people are beyond
	his understanding. And he's concerned about them.

					RIKER
			All right. I can't make you come
			with us. Are you familiar with
			one of these... ?

	Riker hands Rishon his communicator. She nods.

       STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT ONE       15.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			We'll remain in this system for
			the next several days at least.
			If you should reconsider, please
			contact us.

					RISHON
			We'll be fine, Commander. We have
			each other...

	We HOLD a moment on Riker's troubled expression before
	we --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO     16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

21   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND RANA IV (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise keeps orbit around the shattered planet.

22   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - FAVORING PICARD

	Picard is in the middle of debriefing Riker, Beverly,
	Geordi and Data. Troi is there as a consultant -- but
	she seems distant, lost in thought, troubled (because
	the song is still playing in her mind). All are seated
	at the table except Picard who paces with controlled
	energy.

					PICARD
			Are they collaborators? Did they
			in fact provide their colony's
			assailants with something that
			abetted the total destruction of
			Rana Four in order to protect
			their own lives?

	Beverly is skeptical.

					BEVERLY
			What could two botanists in their
			eighties possess that could
			possibly aid whoever attacked this
			planet?

					PICARD
			We have no idea what the enemy
			needed, Doctor. Love, fear, hope
			-- a cup of tea. It is a strange
			universe we live in.

					GEORDI
			Maybe they're being held hostage
			in some fashion.

					BEVERLY
			Nothing in the tricorder readings
			indicated emotional stress.

					PICARD
				(looks to Troi)
			Counselor... ?

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO     17.

22   CONTINUED:

	All eyes turn to Troi. But she hasn't heard Picard.
	She is lost in her own thoughts. Picard has to repeat
	--

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Counselor Troi... ?

					TROI
				(coming awake)
			I'm sorry... I can't sense them
			well enough...

	Picard gives her a quizzical look. Suddenly from Geordi
	--

					GEORDI
			Specimens...
				(off their looks)
			Maybe they've been preserved as
			specimens... pets... trophies...
			exhibits in a zoo...

					PICARD
				(thinks)
			No. The assailants would have
			picked someone younger for that,
			someone who would have given them
			a proper show for their money.

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO     18.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard looks at Riker --

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Number One, you say the couple
			is incapable of sustaining
			themselves?

					RIKER
			There's a fusion reactor in the
			house, probably good for another
			five years of power. But their
			watertable is tainted and they
			have no way of feeding themselves
			other than a small garden.

					PICARD
			They won't come to the ship?

					RIKER
			They were adamant.

	Picard considers all that he's heard for a beat.

					PICARD
			We'll do all that we can to help
			them... but in the meantime I want
			them kept under surveillance.

	Suddenly Troi, looking pale and drawn, stands up to
	leave.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Counselor, is something wrong?

					TROI
			I'm sorry... I don't feel well.
			I would like to go to my
			quarters...

					PICARD
			By all means.

					BEVERLY
			Is there anything I can do?

	Troi shakes her head and leaves the room without
	another word. Picard watches her go, concerned. The
	others too.

									CUT TO:

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO     19.

23   INT. CORRIDOR - ON PICARD

	Picard walks alone, moving toward a turbolift. He is
	intercepted by Worf.

					WORF
			Captain, a search of the Ranian
			system has determined that the
			hostile force that attacked this
			planet is no longer present.

					PICARD
			I remember a Starfleet admiral
			saying the same thing about some
			renegade Andorians in the
			Triangulum system once. The truth
			was they'd dismantled their ship
			and hidden it.

					WORF
				(chest out)
			Those Andorians did not have to
			contend with someone of my
			thoroughness. I will stake my
			reputation.

	Picard believes him. The turbolift arrives and Picard
	steps in.

									CUT TO:

24   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - TROI

	Troi is on her bed, fully clothed, trying to sleep.
	She looks strained, tired. From her actions we know
	the song is still playing in her head. She tosses and
	turns. Sleep is impossible. She sits on the bed and
	rubs her face. She stands and paces. She puts her
	hands over her ears as if the song could be stopped
	that way. Nothing works. She talks to herself.

					TROI
			Don't listen... think of something
			else...

	Nothing works. She sits in a chair and pulls at her
	hair. She stands again.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Stop... please stop!

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO     20.

24   CONTINUED:

	Suddenly there is a soft knock (chimes?) at her door.
	She jumps at the sound. Collects herself --

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Yes --

25   INCLUDE PICARD

	Picard ENTERS the room. He sees Troi's condition and
	knows something must be wrong.

					PICARD
			I was concerned. I came to see
			if I could be of any help.

					TROI
			I'm fine. There's nothing wrong.
			I'm tired, that's all.

	Picard doesn't believe her. He goes up to her for a
	closer look. She shies away.

					PICARD
			I don't have your gift for reading
			emotions, Counselor, but I can
			tell when someone is in pain and
			hiding it.

	Troi starts to lie to him again, then decides to tell
	the truth.

					TROI
			It's silly... I... I hear music.
			Music that won't stop. In my
			mind.

					PICARD
				(thinks he understands)
			Perhaps it's a symptom of
			fatigue. We've all been inflicted
			one time or another with the song
			that wouldn't quit.

					TROI
			No... it's deeper than that. The
			song never stops for an instant.
			It plays in perfect clarity from
			beginning to end over and over
			again.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO    20A.

25   CONTINUED:

					TROI (Cont'd)
			I don't even know what song it
			is -- I've never heard it before!

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO     21.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			When did this start?

					TROI
			A few hours ago. While the away
			team was on the surface. I was
			trying to... I was thinking of
			Rishon and Kevin...

					PICARD
			Rishon and Kevin... And?

					TROI
				(shakes head)
			I can't explain. They're elusive.
			They're... I'm sorry...

	Picard doesn't want to push her.

					PICARD
			Get some rest. Take the necessary
			sleep inducements if you have to.

	Troi gives him a weak nod. She'll try... but she isn't
	hopeful. And suddenly Red Alert is sounding through
	the ship.

									CUT TO:

26   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker is manning the bridge along with Data, Worf,
	Wesley and various SUPERNUMERARIES.

					RIKER
			Data, give us a visual.
			Magnfication factor fifty.

27   INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	We see the gleaming hull of an immense and
	deadly-looking spaceship approaching Rana IV. We
	don't need to be told it's the ship that attacked the
	planet only weeks ago.

28   INCLUDE PICARD (OPTICAL)

	Picard ENTERS the bridge and takes one look at the
	approaching warship.

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/4/89 - ACT TWO     22.

28   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Where did that come from?

					RIKER
			Apparently it was riding a
			Lagrange point behind Rana
			Four's furthest moon.

					DATA
			Our vehicle classification index
			can put no identity to it. Its
			design is completely foreign.

					RIKER
			But it's our boy -- roughly five
			times our mass and carrying enough
			armament to pulverize a planet.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf... ?

					WORF
				(deeply ashamed)
			I... cannot explain this, Captain.

					RIKER
			It's moving toward the planet.

					PICARD
			Open a hailing frequency, Data.
			Ask them to identify themselves
			and to match orbit with us.

	Data goes through the routine.

					DATA
			They have received the message,
			Captain, but are chosing to ignore
			it.

					PICARD
			Worf, maximum shields, ready all
			weapon systems.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO     23.

29   OMITTED

30   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	On the Main Viewer, the warship is seen making a course
	change to bring it to bear on the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			It's assuming an attack posture.
			Don't be surprised if --

	Riker doesn't have the chance to finish "if it fires on
	us" because that's exactly what the warship does,
	unleashing a wave of matter/anti-matter that strikes
	the outer shields and shakes the Enterprise -- but
	without causing any damage.

					WORF
			The vessel is firing jacketed
			streams of positrons and
			antiprotons, equivalent firepower
			of forty megawatts. Shields are
			holding.

	The warship fires again. The Enterprise rocks again.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Again forty megawatts. No damage.

					RIKER
				(confident)
			If that's as good as they can do,
			this'll be over in five minutes.

					PICARD
			Worf, fire phasers... Just a
			warning shot. Data, repeat the
			order to stand to.

31   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise fires across the warship's nose. It
	responds by moving into a higher orbit and heading
	quickly away from the Enterprise and Rana IV.

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT TWO     24.

32   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The bridge crew is pleased to see the enemy turning
	tail and running.

					DATA
			The vessel has assumed a course
			out of the Rana system and is
			rapidly increasing velocity.

					PICARD
			Helm, initiate pursuit.

					WESLEY
				(happily)
			Aye, sir.

33   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise follows the warship away from Rana IV,
	their velocities increasing.

34   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	All eyes are on the Main Viewer and the unknown
	warship.

					WESLEY
			The vessel has reached warp two
			and continues on a steady
			acceleration curve. We aren't
			getting any closer, Commander.

					RIKER
			Give us a superior curve, Mister
			Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Warp three... warp four... The
			warship is simultaneously matching
			our curve point per point. Warp
			four point five... warp five...
			warp five point five...

					RIKER
				(glancing up)
			Riker to La Forge. Give us
			everything you can to close the
			gap, Geordi.

     STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/4/89 - ACT TWO     25.

34   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir. I'll get you to
			Nine point three seven in fifteen
			seconds.

35   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The pursuit continues at a faster and faster pace...
	still the Enterprise does not seem to be gaining.

36   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	It's obvious to everyone that the Enterprise isn't
	gaining.

					WESLEY
			Warp eight point five... warp
			eight point seven five... warp
			nine... the warship continues to
			match our acceleration curve
			perfectly.

					PICARD
			I get the impression we're being
			toyed with, Number One.

	The idea of an endless chase doesn't appeal to Picard
	in the slightest.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			This ship will not chase a pony
			on a merry-go-round. Number One,
			take us back to Rana Four.

       STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT TWO       26.

36   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Back?

					PICARD
			We have unfinished business
			there. I need to have a talk with
			those two people.

	Picard EXITS the bridge leaving Riker to guess exactly
	what he means. Riker says to Wesley --

					RIKER
			Reduce speed. Bring us around
			on a return course.
				(under his breath)
			This one's getting away...

37   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT THREE    27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND RANA IV (OPTICALL)

	The Enterprise is once again in orbit around Rana IV.

39   OMITTED

40   EXT. RANA IV - FRONT OF HOUSE - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Worf and a MATTER REPLICATOR MATERIALIZE in
	front of the Uxbridge house. Rishon and Kevin are both
	doing yard work. Both are naturally surprised at
	Picard's appearance. Kevin looks genuinely upset.
	Picard takes the initiative --

					PICARD
			Good afternoon. I apologize if
			I startled you. I'm Jean-Luc
			Picard, captain of the Enterprise.
				(indicates replicator)
			I've brought you something you
			badly need if you're going to stay
			on Rana -- a matter replicator.
			It has limited capabilities, but...

	Kevin and Rishon glance at the replicator without much
	interest. Kevin interrupts --

					KEVIN
			Thank you. But we have no use
			for such a thing.

					PICARD
			It will provide you with food
			and clothing -- clean water.
			Lieutenant Worf can instruct you
			in its operation.

					KEVIN
				(to Worf; less polite)
			We don't need it.

					RISHON
			Kevin, you know we do.
				(to Picard)
			Thank you, Captain.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT THREE    28.

40   CONTINUED:

					RISHON (Cont'd)
			Kevin and I were about to have
			our afternoon tea. You and Mister
			Worf must stay and have some with
			us.

					PICARD
			We'd like that very much.

					KEVIN
			Rishon, they only want to spy on
			us like this morning.

					RISHON
			Kevin, I've never turned away a
			visitor to this house and I'm not
			starting today.
				(to Picard and Worf)
			Please come in, both of you. And
			excuse the mess...

	HOLD ON Kevin's glare as Picard and Worf follow Rishon
	to the house.

									CUT TO:

41   INT. ENTERPRISE - TROI'S QUARTERS

	Troi is nearly hysterical. Two of Beverly's MEDICAL
	ASSISTANTS try to help.

					TROI
			Stop -- make it stop! Please,
			I'll do anything -- make it stop!

	Beverly ENTERS the room and is shocked and distressed
	at Troi's appearance. Beverly goes to her, tries to
	calm her.

					BEVERLY
			Deanna, please. I'm here to help.

					TROI
			It's getting louder! So loud...
			I can't stand it -- make it stop!

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT THREE    29.

41   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Move her to the bed.

	Troi settles down enough to allow the assistants to put
	her down on the bed. Beverly takes out her medical
	hypo and attempts to administer a sedative. Troi
	shakes her head at the sight of the hypo.

					BEVERLY
			This will relax you.

	Beverly injects her. Troi never relaxes for a second.

					TROI
			I hear it! It's still there!
			It's so loud --

					BEVERLY
				(to assistants)
			Move her to Sickbay.

	Troi reacts with fright at this idea.

					TROI
			No! I want to stay in my
			quarters.

					BEVERLY
			I can get you to sleep there.

					TROI
			I don't want to sleep! The music
			will only follow me!

					BEVERLY
			I can induce delta sleep... Tune
			out even your deepest dreams.

					TROI
			But it's not a dream! You've got
			to understand that! It's not a
			dream -- it's real!

									CUT TO:

42   INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY

	Picard and Worf are having tea with the Uxbridges.
	Kevin is silent, moody, wishing they were gone. Rishon
	is radiant, full of energy and love of life. Worf
	looks uncomfortable, out of place.

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT THREE      30.

42   CONTINUED:

	Picard is relaxed, taking it all in. Rishon is in the
	middle of a story.

					RISHON
			Kevin and I first saw each other
			on a ship at sea. He was a
			starving student in a threadbare
			suit and mismatched shoes. I was
			traveling with my parents who
			didn't like the way he was hanging
			around. I asked him to marry me
			two hours after we met and he knew
			I was serious. I don't think he's
			ever recovered from that day.

	Rishon and Kevin exchange an intimate smile. Rishon
	looks at Worf who is cautiously sampling his tea.

					RISHON
			Mister Worf, what do you think?

					WORF
				(trying hard)
			Good tea. Nice house.

					PICARD
				(to Rishon)
			Why did you leave Earth and move
			to a brand new world when you did?

					RISHON
			You mean at our age? We thought
			it would make us fall in love all
			over again.
				(looks at Kevin)
			It worked.

	Picard takes a sip of tea. It's time to get at the
	heart of the matter.

					PICARD
			It must've been terrible... when
			the colony was fighting for its
			life.

	Kevin looks away. Rishon is in complete agreement with
	Picard.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT THREE    31.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					RISHON
			Yes, it was. Fire lit the sky...
			the ground never stopped
			shaking... there was thunder,
			unbelievable thunder...

					PICARD
			But you survived...

					RISHON
			We don't know why we did and the
			others didn't. I've tried to put
			some purpose to it, but I can't.

	Kevin decides it's time to push Picard a little.

					KEVIN
			I was wondering, Captain, when
			you and your ship would be
			leaving...

					PICARD
			I don't have an answer for that.
			A few hours ago we had an
			encounter with a warship...
			Possibly the one which attacked
			you. We forced it to leave the
			system but were unable to affect
			it otherwise. It could return.

	Rishon reacts with fear. She turns to Kevin --

					RISHON
			Kevin -- you said it'd gone away.

					KEVIN
			I guess I was wrong. Don't worry.
			It didn't hurt us before, it won't
			hurt us now.

					PICARD
				(fully alert)
			Do you know that for a fact,
			Kevin?

					KEVIN
			No. But I don't enjoy seeing my
			wife frightened. As we've told
			you time and time again, Captain,
			we don't know why we were spared.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/2/89 - ACT THREE    32.

42   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			But there had to have been a
			reason. In some way you and
			Rishon were "different" from the
			other colonists. Your
			geographical location, your
			philosophical beliefs, the color
			of your eyes -- somehow you stood
			apart from them.

	Now it's Rishon's turn to look away. Kevin, with some
	difficulty, tries to explain.

					KEVIN
			There was a difference... I am
			a man of special conscience.
			While the others were doing what
			they could, I chose not to fight.

	Picard nods. He may not agree with Kevin's views but
	he accepts them as they are.

					PICARD
			That is your protected right.

					KEVIN
			But I assure you the attacking
			ship had no way of realizing this.
			I expected to die like all the
			others.

	Picard reacts to Kevin's unconscious choice of words.
	Kevin, uncomfortable with what he has just said, stands
	up.

					KEVIN
				(continuing)
			There's no reason for you and your
			ship to remain, Captain. We can
			manage without you.

	Kevin leaves the room. Rishon is distraught.

					RISHON
			Kevin grieved for the others but
			he did nothing. He's a very
			gentle man. Please understand
			that.

	From Picard's expression he doesn't understand.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT THREE    33.

42   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			What about you, Rishon? Did you
			feel the same way?

					RISHON
				(difficult)
			I wanted to fight... but I stayed
			with my husband. Thank you again
			for the replicator, Captain. I
			had better clean up now...

	Picard gets the message. He and Worf stand to leave.

					PICARD
			Before we go I ask you one more
			time to come to the ship. For
			your own safety.

					RISHON
			I'm frightened, Captain. But I
			can't leave Rana. Even if it
			means my life.

									CUT TO:

43   INT. ENTERPRISE - TROI'S QUARTERS

	(NOTE: Troi's quarters have been adapted for medical
	treatment.) Troi is on her bed, sleeping; but it is
	not a peaceful sleep. From the way her lips move and
	from her tortured expression we know the song is still
	playing in her mind.

	Beverly is watching, deeply distressed and mystified.
	She says to one of her medical assistants --

					BEVERLY
			I don't understand it. I've
			inhibited almost all the activity
			of the neocortex and she
			continues to behave as if she's
			hearing the music...
				(a beat)
			We're going to have to shield
			her from all outside stimuli by
			inducing coma...

	The assistant goes through the procedure. Beverly
	watches Troi as she slips into coma. There is still
	a slight indication of continuing anguish on Troi's
	face. Beverly is at a loss as to what to do next.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT THREE    34.

43   CONTINUED:

	Suddenly Red Alert is blasting through the ship --

									CUT TO:

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker is on the bridge along with Wesley, Data and
	various supernumeraries.

					DATA
			I have positive identification,
			Commander. It is the vessel that
			attacked us earlier. It is
			reentering the system at high
			velocity and is approaching
			Rana Four.

					RIKER
			Give us a tight visual, Data.

45   ANGLE - MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The unknown warship appears in all its horrible glory.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Is it my imagination or does it
			look a lot meaner this time?
				(a beat)
			Shields up. Weapons ready.

	Just then Picard and Worf come onto the bridge. They
	see the picture on the Main Viewer and take their
	positions.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			Our friend is back.

					PICARD
			I am not surprised. Lieutenant
			Worf, open a hailing frequency.
			Warn the vessel to stay clear of
			the planet.

					WORF
			Aye, sir. But they are already
			within firing range.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT THREE    35.

46   INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	As the warship lets fly with an awesome barrage of
	electro-magnetic and particle death. The Enterprise
	rocks. The bridge lights flicker. It's a heavy hit --

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Shields down! Captain, they hit
			us with four hundred gigawatts
			of particle energy!

					PICARD
			Damage?

					WORF
			Superficial -- but I am having
			trouble reassembling the shields!

	The warship fires again. The Enterprise rocks again.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Shields down! There is thermal
			damage to the hull!

					DATA
			The warship is in possession of
			enormous energy reserves. It is
			capable of striking us with
			far more powerful bursts.

					WESLEY
			They're maneuvering to come
			between the Enterprise and Rana
			Four.

					PICARD
			Number One, we have been exemplary
			in our patience.

					RIKER
				(with pleasure)
			Lieutenant Worf, fire phasers on
			full with a simultaneous spread
			of torpedoes.

47   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise lets fly. The warship is hit -- but it
	might as well have been with a feather pillow.


    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT THREE    36.

48   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			The vessel appears undamaged.
			Its defenses are apparently able
			to absorb incoming matter and
			energy.

					RIKER
			Commence rapid fire with all
			weapons on full!

	The Enterprise lets loose with everything it's got in a
	sustained barrage. The warship is unaffected. It
	fires back with one awesome burst. The Enterprise is
	knocked head over heels (so to speak). The entire
	bridge crew is knocked down. There is damage to the
	bridge -- and injuries to one of the supernumeraries.

					WORF
			Shields are down! There is
			internal damage -- weapon systems
			control has been lost!

					RIKER
			Riker to Sickbay. Medical
			assistance to the bridge!

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, move the
			Enterprise out of range of the
			attacking vessel!

49
thru	OMITTED
50

51   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise limps for deep space as fast as it is
	able. The warship hangs back, now in complete
	possession of Rana IV.

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf is bitter -- but understanding -- about fleeing
	the battle.

					WORF
			The vessel has terminated its
			pursuit. It is assuming an orbit
			around Rana Four.

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT THREE      37.

52   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(suddenly remembering)
			Rishon and Kevin...

					PICARD
			We can't help them... But it's
			my guess they're in no danger.

	Medical assistance arrives for the injured on the
	bridge.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/11/89 - ACT FOUR    38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

53   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise moves away from the Rana system at
	impulse speed.

54   OMITTED

55   INT. CORRIDOR - PICARD AND BEVERLY

	Picard and Beverly move quickly for Troi's quarters.

					PICARD
			Number of casualties?

					BEVERLY
			Sixty-six.

					PICARD
			Fatalities?

					BEVERLY
			None. We've been able to treat
			everyone.

55A  INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - FAVORING TROI

	Picard and Beverly ENTER. Move to where Troi is
	sleeping. She is still in induced coma, but showing
	subtle signs that indicate the music is still in her
	head. Picard is concerned.

					PICARD
			Can you help her?

					BEVERLY
			I've done everything I can. I
			don't understand the nature of
			this music she says she's hearing,
			or where it's coming from.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FOUR    39.

55A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Could it be telepathic?

					BEVERLY
				(a shrug)
			Yes. But I'm no expert at
			determining that.

					PICARD
				(controlled anger)
			They're blocking her sensitivity
			... keeping her from "seeing"
			the truth.

					BEVERLY
			Who?

					PICARD
			Rishon and Kevin.

					BEVERLY
			What?

					PICARD
			They wanted us to leave Rana...
			and that's exactly what we're
			doing.

	A beat as Picard comes to a difficult but necessary
	decision.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Picard to bridge.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			Number One, I want you to maintain
			the present course for another
			hour, then turn the Enterprise
			around and take it back to Rana
			Four.

	Beverly gives Picard a shocked look. Riker is puzzled
	too.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Sir? We still won't have our
			shields restored by then.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FOUR    40.

55A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			We're going back, Commander --
			and this time nothing is going
			to lure us away.

									CUT TO:

56   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	A couple of hours have passed. The ship cautiously
	limps back into orbit around Rana IV.

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Worf, Wesley and Data are at their stations with
	various supernumeraries. Picard is pacing in front
	of his chair.

					WORF
			Sensors indicate no spacecraft
			in the vicinity of Rana Four.
				(remembering his
				 previous failure)
			But Captain --

					PICARD
			Forget your previous error,
			Lieutenant. There was no way
			you could have prevented it.

	Worf is mystified as to why.

					DATA
			Captain, the Uxbridge house is
			coming into transporter range.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf. If you will
			accompany me to the Transporter
			Room...

	Picard starts to leave the bridge. Riker stops him
	with --

					RIKER
			I think you should reconsider
			this, Captain. The warship has
			come after us twice, it could come
			back.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FOUR    41.

57   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I disagree, Commander. I don't
			think it knows we're here. I
			think it believes it's run us off
			for good. That, however, will
			change once I'm back on board.

					RIKER
				(doesn't follow)
			Sir?

					PICARD
			It's protecting Rishon and Kevin.
			It responds to their wishes --
			directly or indirectly, I'm not
			sure. That's what I'm going to
			put to the test.

	Picard and Worf EXIT the bridge leaving Riker
	(figuratively) scratching his head.

									CUT TO:

58   EXT. RANA IV - ESTABLISHING SHOT - HOUSE - DAY
	(OPTICAL)

	The house looks as it always has.

59   INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - KEVIN AND RISHON

	Kevin and Rishon are waltzing to music from the music
	box. They seem very happy; not a care in the world.
	They are lost in each others gaze. Suddenly the front
	door opens and Picard, followed by Worf, walks in
	unannounced. The couple stop dancing. The music box
	runs down and dies...

					PICARD
			Celebrating?

	Kevin is aghast. For the first time we see him show
	a measure of fear.

					KEVIN
			What are you doing here? What
			do you want?

	Picard ENTERS the room and faces Kevin. What he is
	about to say and do has an ulterior purpose.

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT FOUR      42.

59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			This is the second time you've
			shown surprise at my appearance,
			Kevin. The first time was
			understandable, but why now? --
			unless you expected never to see
			me again.

					KEVIN
			Why do you keep interfering with
			our lives, Captain?

					PICARD
			It isn't my intention to
			interfere, Kevin... only to help
			you and Rishon.

					KEVIN
			Then please leave us alone.

					PICARD
			I promise you that once I leave
			this house I will never set foot
			in it again. The Enterprise,
			however, will remain in orbit over
			this planet.

	Both Kevin and Rishon find this piece of news shocking.

					RISHON
			Why?

					PICARD
			To protect you.

					KEVIN
			That isn't necessary, Captain.
			I thought you understood.

					PICARD
			But it is necessary, Kevin. Your
			lives are in great danger. The
			warship has returned.

					RISHON
				(frightened)
			Kevin --

					KEVIN
			He's lying, Rishon.

      STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT FOUR      43.

59   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(in Kevin's face)
			We fought a pitched battle with
			it and lost. Many of my crew have
			been injured -- including a woman
			who's mind is slowly being
			destroyed by a telepathic
			aberration.

					RISHON
				(horrified)
			No! Oh please no!

					KEVIN
			This is a form of intimidation.
			I have my rights --

					PICARD
			You, Kevin? What about Rishon?
			Is she in favor of being left
			at the mercy of a homicidal
			spaceship?

	Rishon avoids Picard's look... supports her husband.

					RISHON
				(a mumble)
			I think you'd better go,
			Captain...

					PICARD
			Come to the Enterprise, Rishon.
			Let me take you where you'll be
			safe.

					RISHON
			No. I can't leave Kevin...

					KEVIN
			And I'm staying. She's safe here
			with me in this house.

					PICARD
				(at Kevin)
			Then explain to me why you're
			safe, Kevin. Why is this house
			a sanctuary from a destructive
			force that otherwise has no
			conscience? Does it have to do
			with you -- with your refusal to
			fight?

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FOUR    44.

59   CONTINUED: (3)

	A look of guilt covers Kevin's face. He turns away
	from the others. Picard speaks to the back of his
	head.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Tell me this, Kevin. If Rishon
			were in danger, would you kill
			to save her life?

					KEVIN
				(vehement)
			No! Not for her, not for anyone!
			I will not kill!

					RISHON
				(angry at Picard)
			Stop hurting him! Leave our
			house!

	A beat as Picard considers them both. Rishon is
	comforting Kevin, protecting him. Picard repeats his
	reason for coming --

					PICARD
			It is my sworn duty to protect
			you. The Enterprise will remain
			in orbit around Rana Four as
			long as the two of you are alive.

	He turns to leave. Worf follows him out of the house.

									CUT TO:

60   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND RANA IV (OPTICAL))

	A time lapse. The Enterprise orbits without
	interference.

61   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and Data are there as well as the
	supernumeraries. Picard and Worf ENTER. Picard takes
	his chair. He is calm; a man of infinite patience.

					PICARD
			Number One -- an update, please.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FOUR    45.

61   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Little change, Captain. The
			shields are still inoperable.
			We have partial control of our
			weapons. I've doubled the repair
			crews.

	Suddenly from Data --

					DATA
			Commander. The warship is
			approaching from high orbit. It
			is very close -- three hundred
			thousand kilometers distance.

					RIKER
			How is that possible? Is
			something wrong with the sensors?

					PICARD
			That's of no concern, Number One.
			It's here. And precisely on
			schedule.

					DATA
			The vessel has altered its course
			to a direct intercept with the
			Enterprise.

					RIKER
			Worf, arm phasers and photon
			torpedos, prepare to fire.

					PICARD
			Belay those orders, Mister Worf.

	Riker and the rest of the bridge crew look at Picard
	with surprise.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FOUR    46.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(concerned)
			The vessel is now within twenty
			thousand kilometers of the
			Enterprise and closing.

					PICARD
			Let it come, Commander. Activate
			the Main Viewer.

62   INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The warship is approaching rapidly. Picard seems
	unbothered. He watches it come.

					WORF
			Evasive action, sir?

					PICARD
			The Enterprise will stand its
			ground, Lieutenant.

					WORF
			Weapons, sir?

					PICARD
			When I give the order. Not
			before.

	The warship comes closer. It's at point-blank range.

63   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	Astonishingly, the warship cruises right past the
	Enterprise and continues on toward Rana IV.

64   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The bridge crew, Picard excluded, are astonished.

					DATA
			The vessel is entering a low
			orbit around Rana Four.
				(a beat)
			Captain, it appears it is
			preparing to fire at the planet.

					PICARD
			Understood.

    STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FOUR    47.

64   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			My calculations indicate that its
			target may be the house of Rishon
			and Kevin Uxbridge.

					PICARD
			There will be no interference from
			us, Mister Data.

	They watch as the warship lets loose a single,
	compressed burst of energy that streaks down to the
	surface of Rana IV and erupts in a geyser of flame
	that becomes a dull, glowing crater. The bridge crew,
	Picard excluded, are mortified.

					WORF
			The house has been obliterated!

					PICARD
			Scan for survivors, Lieutenant.

	Worf does as instructed.

					WORF
			There are no survivors.

					PICARD
			Ready a photon torpedo. Fire at
			the vessel when ready.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

65   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise fires the torpedo at the warship. It
	strikes home. The warship goes up in a spectacular
	explosion!

66   BACK TO MAIN BRIDGE

	The bridge crew looks to Picard to explain all this.
	But he doesn't.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker. What reason does
			the Enterprise have to remain at
			Rana?

           STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT FOUR          48.

66   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(trying to figure it)
			The unknown vessel has been
			destroyed. The Uxbridges have
			been destroyed. There is no
			reason for the Enterprise to
			remain.

					PICARD
			Good. Helm, move us to a higher
			orbit so that we may keep the
			surface of the planet under
			surveillance.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir. But, Captain, what do
			we watch for?

					PICARD
			Anything. If I'm needed I will
			be in my Ready Room. That is all
			for now.

	Picard exits the bridge to his Ready Room. The bridge
	crew watches him go, trying to figure out what the
	hell's just happened.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise continues its high orbit over Rana IV.

68   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - ON PICARD

	Picard sits at his desk, lost in thought. His doorbell
	chimes.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Riker ENTERS the room.

					RIKER
			Captain, may I speak with you?

					PICARD
				(a smile)
			The pleasure is mine, Number One.

					RIKER
			We've been observing the planet
			very carefully for three hours.
			We've seen nothing. I have the
			feeling you're waiting for
			something to happen.

	Picard nods. He realizes it's time to tell Riker all
	that he suspects.

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        50.

68   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I have acted on an assumption,
			Commander. I am not sure what
			the result will be -- or even that
			my assumption is correct.
				(beat)
			We found two people alive in a
			house on a devastated planet.
			But there was only one survivor
			of the war on Rana Four

	HOLD ON Riker's perplexed expression as we...

									CUT TO:

69   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is in charge. Geordi has joined the bridge crew.
	The supernumeraries are at their stations. The
	shattered face of Rana IV rolls by on the Main Viewer.

					WORF
			Why is it we maintain watch on
			a planet that is now totally dead?

	Geordi checks his instruments just in time to catch
	something totally beyond belief. It's a moment before
	he can respond.

					GEORDI
			Bridge to Captain Picard. You
			had better come see this.

70   ANGLE - PICARD AND RIKER (OPTICAL)

	As they EXIT the Ready Room in a hurry. Geordi is
	excited --

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        51.

70   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Captain, Commander, it's back --
			the house! And the trees and the
			grass! It happened right in
			front of us.

	On the Main Viewer, the tiny green patch of vegetation
	is again visible on the planet surface.

					PICARD
				(a smile)
			Worf, do you see survivors?

					WORF
			I detect two life-forms inside the
			house. It appears Kevin and
			Rishon were not destroyed. But
			how... ?

	Picard looks to Riker. Riker's look of acknowledgement
	indicates that Picard has told him all he suspects.

					PICARD
			Helm, bring us into transporter
			range. I want them beamed aboard
			-- directly to the bridge.

					DATA
			Captain, will they not protest?

					PICARD
			Let them.

71   ANGLE - KEVIN AND RISHON (OPTICAL)

	As Rishon and Kevin MATERIALIZE on the bridge. The
	couple is surprised to say the least -- and worried.
	Picard addresses them with strained politeness.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			My apologies if I interrupted a
			waltz...

	Kevin hangs back timidly. It is Rishon who is the
	aggressive one now.

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        52.

71   CONTINUED:

					RISHON
			Why have you brought us here
			against our will?

					PICARD
			To end the suffering of one of
			my crewmembers.

					RISHON
			I don't understand --

					PICARD
			Kevin does. He's the cause.

	Kevin avoids Rishon's look, says nothing, implying some
	sort of guilt. Picard centers on Kevin.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			At first I couldn't figure out
			why your house had survived the
			holocaust while all the others
			hadn't. And then it occurred
			to me that it had been destroyed.
			The dwelling where you served me
			tea and danced your waltzes was
			a reproduction, something real
			to the touch but capable of being
			created and destroyed and
			recreated at whim.

	Rishon sees that Kevin is crumbling. Her desire to
	protect him is strong. She doesn't believe anything
	Picard has said and lashes back at him verbally --

					RISHON
			Now you're joking with us,
			Captain. Can't you see it's
			hurting my husband?

					KEVIN
				(suddenly;
				 fatalistically)
			Rishon... hear what he has to say.

					PICARD
				(to Kevin)
			More than anything, you wanted
			the Enterprise away from Rana.
			Why?
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - 7/31/89 - ACT FIVE          53.

71   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Because the house, the plot of
			land, your very own existence,
			were riddles you were helpless
			to explain. The warship --
			another recreation -- twice tried
			to chase us away but failed.
			When I came to the house a second
			time I provided you with the only
			condition that would make the
			Enterprise leave -- your deaths
			-- and you did your best to
			satisfy me.

	Rishon looks at Kevin, quizzically. He avoids her;
	looks deeply at Picard.

					KEVIN
			I am deeply sorry about the
			woman. I will help her. But
			I must know what you intend to
			do with me afterwards...

					PICARD
			Take you to the nearest starbase
			where you will be held accountable
			for the attack on this ship...
			and perhaps the deaths of eleven
			thousand people.

					RISHON
			No! He hasn't killed anyone!

					KEVIN
			The destruction of the planet
			happened just as I told you.

					PICARD
			But you haven't told us the whole
			story, Kevin -- how it ended...
			the part about Rishon.

	Kevin reacts as if in pain. Rishon's concern for him
	is outweighed by her sudden need for answers.

					RISON
			What is he saying... ?

	Kevin can't answer her. He turns away. Picard goes to
	Rishon. Touches her.

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        54.

71   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I can touch you, Rishon. Hear
			your voice. Smell your perfume.
			In every respect you are a real
			person with your own mind and your
			own beliefs... but you do not
			exist. You died with the others,
			defending the colony. He has
			recreated you just as he has
			recreated the house.

	There is a look of disbelief on Rishon's face... even
	as she vanishes from sight. The bridge crew is
	stunned. Kevin just stands there, expressionless,
	frozen in time. Picard turns to him.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You're the only living thing that
			really exists on Rana Four,
			Kevin. And though you look
			human, you're not.

72   ANGLE - LIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Suddenly the bridge is filled with a brilliant, burning
	LIGHT coming from no particular source. The light
	grows to such intensity that all those present must
	turn away and cover their eyes. There is confusion,
	shouting. And then the light is gone as suddenly as it
	came... and so is Kevin.

					GEORDI
			He's in the turbolift!

	Worf takes action to stop the turbolift. Picard stops
	him.

					PICARD
			Let him go.

					WORF
			Captain -- he is dangerous!

					PICARD
			So dangerous, Lieutenant, he could
			have destroyed us at any instant
			he wished. Track him. Alert the
			crew to keep out of his way. I
			want him to know we mean him no
			harm...

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        55.

72   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			Will he try to get back to the
			planet?

					PICARD
			Not if he's the creature of
			conscience I think he is. He has
			someone to help first...

									CUT TO:

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND RANA IV (OPTICAL)

	Indicating a passage of time.

74   OMITTED

75   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - ON BEVERLY

	Beverly ENTERS from the corridor. She stops dead at
	the sight of --

	ANGLE - KEVIN AND TROI

	Kevin is standing over the now peaceful form of Troi.
	He seems very sad, tired, guilty. He sees Beverly.

					KEVIN
			I have taken the music from her
			mind. She's alright now. She's
			sleeping.

	Beverly rushes to Troi. Sees that she is all right.
	She stands away from Kevin, uncertain.

					KEVIN
				(continuing; deeply
				 sorry)
			She was beginning to sense who
			I really was. I've been living
			as a human for over fifty years
			but I couldn't hide from her.
				(beat)
			She has suffered because of my
			pride and selfishness. It will
			not happen again.

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        56.

76   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (O.S.)
			What happened on Rana Four,
			Kevin? The truth this time --
			all of it.

	Kevin and Beverly turn to see Picard ENTERING the
	room. He's come alone. Kevin has no will to fight or
	flee. It's time to face the music.

					KEVIN
			Very well. For what it's worth.
				(beat)
			I am a Douwd... an immortal being
			of disguises and false
			surroundings. I have lived in
			this galaxy for many thousands
			of years although until today no
			one has known my true identity.
			Once while traveling in human
			form I chanced to fall in love
			with an Earth woman. I put aside
			my powers and became her husband.
			Our life was happy and rich.
			Eventually we came to this planet
			to live our final years. Now she
			is dead. She never knew what I
			really was...

	Kevin falls silent. Picard pushes him on --

					PICARD
			Your colony was attacked by a
			warship...

					KEVIN
			Belonging to the Husnock, a
			species of hideous intelligence
			that knew only aggression and
			destruction. I could have
			destroyed them with a mere
			thought, but this I did not do.

					BEVERLY
				(appalled)
			You had the power to stop them
			and you didn't?

					KEVIN
			I refused to for the same reason
			I refused to stop the Enterprise.
			I will not kill!

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        57.

76   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			So you let the colonists fight
			a hopeless battle.

					KEVIN
			I tried to fool the Husnock as
			I tried to fool you, but it only
			made them angrier and more cruel.

					PICARD
			And then what you feared most
			happened. Rishon went to fight
			with the others -- and she died
			with them.

					KEVIN
			How I wish I could have died with
			her...

	Kevin has hit bottom. Whatever is weighing on his
	conscience is gnawing at him full force. Picard senses
	as much as sees the sudden, horrible truth.

					PICARD
			But you couldn't. You did the
			unthinkable instead. You took
			revenge.

					KEVIN
				(breaking down)
			Yes! I saw her broken body. I
			went insane! My hatred exploded
			and in an instant of grief I
			destroyed the Husnock!

	A beat. Beverly struggles to understand Kevin.

					BEVERLY
			Why did you try to hide this from
			us? Was it out of guilt for not
			helping Rishon and the others when
			they were alive?

					KEVIN
			No. You don't understand the
			scope of my crime. I didn't kill
			just one Husnock, or a hundred,
			or a thousand -- I killed them
			all. All! The mothers, the
			babies, all the Husnock
			everywhere!
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        58.

76   CONTINUED: (3)

					KEVIN (Cont'd)
			Are eleven thousand people worth
			fifty billion? Is the love of
			a woman worth the destruction of
			an entire species... ? This is
			the sin I tried so hard to keep
			you from learning. This is why
			I wanted to chase you from Rana.

	A beat. Picard and Beverly understand at last. They
	are sympathetic... and appalled.

					PICARD
			We are not qualified to be your
			judges. We have no law to fit
			your crime. You're free to return
			to the planet... and to make
			Rishon live again.

76A ANGLE - LIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Kevin and Picard exchange a long look. Kevin nods
	to Picard. The room suddenly fills with the blinding
	LIGHT (similar to what happened on the bridge). When
	it is gone, so is Kevin.

									CUT TO:

77   OMITTED

78   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Our bridge regulars are present including Geordi, Troi
	(looking well) and Beverly. They all want a last look
	at the planet. Its scarred and ruined face is on the
	Main Viewer.

         STAR TREK: "The Survivors" - REV. 8/3/89 - ACT FIVE        59.

78   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Helm... break orbit. Full
			impulse.

	Rana IV immediately begins to shrink as the
	Enterprise pulls away. Picard can't take his eyes off
	it.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43043.5.
			We are departing the Rana
			system for Starbase
			one three three. We leave behind
			a being of extraordinary power...
			and conscience. I am not certain
			if he should be praised or
			condemned. Only that he should
			be left alone...

									FADE OUT.

                         END ACT FIVE                           

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                  "Who Watches the Watchers" 
                          #40273-152 
                              
                          Written by 
                Richard Manning & Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Robert Wiemer 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                    2ND REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                        AUGUST 7, 1989
 

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " - 8/7/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                  "Who Watches the Watchers" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             Mintakans
                RIKER                NURIA
                DATA                 LIKO
                BEVERLY              OJI
                TROI                 FENTO
                GEORDI               HALI
                WORF               
                BARRON             

                Non-Speaking       
                  PALMER             
                  WARREN             
                  MEDICS             
                  ENTERPRISE CREW    
                  MINTAKANS          

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " - 8/9/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "Who Watches the Watchers"
                       
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             MINTAKA THREE
              MAIN BRIDGE                ASSEMBLY HALL
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE         DUCK BLIND
              READY ROOM                 PATH
              SICKBAY                    SECLUDED AREA
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              TEN FORWARD
              CORRIDOR
          
            DUCK BLIND
          
            ASSEMBLY HALL

        STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " 8/7/89 - TEASER        1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                  "Who Watches the Watchers"                    
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruising at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43125.2.
			We are en route to Mintaka Three,
			where a three-man Federation
			anthropological field team has
			been studying the inhabitants.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	PICARD is flanked by RIKER and TROI. WORF and DATA
	are at their stations; SUPERNUMERARIES as needed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Our mission is to resupply the
			outpost and repair their
			malfunctioning reactor.

	TURBOLIFT DOORS OPEN and GEORDI ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Report, Mister La Forge.

					GEORDI
			We've finished replicating the
			parts they need.
				(a beat)
			What I don't understand is why
			a three-man station needs a
			reactor that can produce
			four-point-two gigawatts.

	Riker knows, but wants to see if Geordi can figure it
	out for himself:

					RIKER
			That's enough to power a small
			phaser bank, a subspace relay
			station, or...

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - TEASER     2.

2    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(putting it together)
			... a hologram generator. Right
			-- a "duck blind."

					PICARD
				(nods)
			The anthropologists are studying
			an extended family of Mintakans
			at close range... from a
			camouflaged observation post.

					TROI
			According to Doctor Barron's
			preliminary reports, the Mintakans
			are proto-Vulcan humanoids at the
			Bronze Age level. Quite peaceful
			and highly rational.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Not surprising, considering how
			closely their evolution has
			paralleled Vulcan.

					WORF
			Captain, incoming transmission
			from Mintaka Three.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	On the MAIN VIEWER appears the fuzzy image of BARRON,
	intermittently broken up by LINES AND SWIRLS of STATIC
	INTERFERENCE. Barron is a middle-aged human; he's in
	a small cave-like room -- the "DUCK BLIND" -- which
	is both scientific laboratory and living quarters for
	the three members of the field team. One wall contains
	ports looking out onto the planet.

	Behind Barron, two more scientists -- PALMER (a young
	human male) and WARREN (an older human female) --
	work on the malfunctioning reactor. Barron's mood
	is calm, unhurried -- the situation is not desperate.

					BARRON
			Barron to Enterprise. Our
			temporary repairs have failed.
			The reactor is now inoperative.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/9/89 - TEASER     2A.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Do you have battery backup?

					BARRON
			Three hours' worth at best.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - TEASER     3.

2    CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			Captain, if we increase to warp
			seven we can be there in twenty-three
			minutes.

					PICARD
			Make it so.
				(to Barron)
			We're on our way --

	On the Main Viewer, an EXPLOSION rocks the outpost.
	Haywire ELECTRICAL BOLTS cascade everywhere. A console
	a few feet from the reactor SHORTS OUT. STATIC and
	INTERFERENCE obscure the image.

	Barron and Warren are STRUCK by the BOLTS and knocked
	unconscious. Palmer, also ZAPPED, covers his eyes,
	temporarily blinded, and gropes randomly.

3    EXT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	A hillside with sheer rock walls and outcroppings.
	About three meters up a nearly sheer rockface is a
	narrow path. A large section of the rockface above the
	path SHIMMERS and FADES AWAY -- revealing the exterior
	ported wall of the "duck blind" (the interior of which
	is built inside the rockface). BLUE SPARKS dance
	about the metal structure of the duck blind.

3A   INT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Palmer stumbles to a port, falls through it to the
	outside --

3B   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Palmer has fallen clear of the duck blind. Dazed and
	disoriented, he makes his way down the path and EXITS
	the area.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - TEASER     4.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard watches the Main Viewer helplessly as the image
	from Mintaka -- with Barron lying on the floor --
	BREAKS UP completely and DISAPPEARS.

					WORF
			We've lost contact, sir.

					PICARD
			Increase to warp nine.

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	streaking to the rescue.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT ONE     5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

6    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Mintaka Three.

7    INT. DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Data, Geordi, BEVERLY, and A MEDIC MATERIALIZE
	inside the duck blind. SPARKS and CORONA EFFECTS are
	coursing through all metal parts of the structure.

	Riker and Geordi start working on the damaged reactor
	while Data begins repairs on the shorted-out console.
	Beverly and the medic tend to the injured Barron and
	Warren.

8    EXT. MINTAKA THREE - PATH - DAY

	Two Mintakans -- middle-aged LIKO and his teenaged
	daughter OJI -- are walking. Mintakans look very
	similar to Vulcans -- they have the same pointed ears
	and arched eyebrows. Note: Though Mintakans are a
	cool-headed, rational people, they are not as stoic and
	emotionless as Vulcans.

					LIKO
			Why did we have to come so early?

					OJI
			When the sun reaches its zenith,
			I have to be ready to take the
			measurements.

					LIKO
				(amused)
			You'll be ready. You've read
			the sundial hundreds of times.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT ONE     6.

8    CONTINUED:

					OJI
			Yes, father -- but never as the
			appointed recordkeeper.

					LIKO
				(smiles)
			You're taking your duties quite
			seriously. Your mother would have
			been proud of you.

8A   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Liko and Oji ENTER the area, which is presently
	unoccupied. Outside the "assembly hall" is a large
	bronze sundial/astrolabe. Oji steps up to the
	astrolabe, takes a preliminary sighting. In doing so,
	she notices something o.s.:

9    REVERSE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	On a distant hillside, the exterior of the duck blind
	is visible. Oji points it out to Liko:

					OJI
			What is that?

					LIKO
			I don't know...

	Curious, they quickly head off toward the hillside.

10   INT. DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	The medic works on Warren as Beverly tends to Barron,
	who is semi-conscious.

					BARRON
				(delirious)
			Keep work... Palmer... Warren...

	Beverly applies a hypo.

10A  ON RIKER AND GEORDI (OPTICAL)

	still working on the reactor; Data is finishing up on
	the console nearby.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/16/89 - ACT ONE    6A.

10A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The hologram generator is now
			functional.

					RIKER
			Or would be, if we had power...

					GEORDI
			Almost there...

10AA	EXT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Liko and Oji ENTER the area around the duck blind and
	stop in amazement. Liko gestures for Oji to stay
	hidden as he cautiously approaches the path leading to
	the duck blind.

10B  WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The medic working on Warren nods to Beverly -- ready.
	Beverly taps her communicator:

					BEVERLY
			Enterprise -- beam Martinez and
			his patient directly to Sickbay.

	Warren and the medic attending her DEMATERIALIZE. Data
	looks up:

					DATA
			Doctor --

	Beverly also looks up --

11   ANGLE ON THE PORT (OPTICAL)

	Peeking in one of the ports is Liko -- stunned at the
	sight of these strangers magically disappearing.
	Curious, Liko pokes his head further into the port, and
	places a hand on the metal frame.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT ONE     7.

11   CONTINUED:

	A furious ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE ZAPS Liko; dazed and
	disoriented, he stumbles back.

12   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Liko has fallen away from the duck blind. He slips
	off the narrow path, falls three meters, and lands hard
	on a section of jagged rock, severely gashing his head.
	He GROANS.

13   ANGLE ON OJI

	Oji is at the bottom of the path. She's about to come
	to her father's aid, but holds back as she sees:

14   ON BEVERLY (OPTICAL)

	Beverly has already emerged from the duck blind and is
	heading down the path to Liko's side.

15   ANGLE ON LIKO (OPTICAL)

	in intense pain. Beverly approaches, administers a
	hypo. A moment later, Liko is out cold. Beverly
	examines him, then touches her communicator:

					BEVERLY
			Crusher to Enterprise. Medical
			emergency. Two to beam directly
			to Sickbay.

	Beverly and Liko DEMATERIALIZE.

15A  ANGLE ON OJI

	emerging from her hiding place and moving toward the
	spot where her father disappeared.

16   INT. DUCK BLIND - DAY

	Riker and Geordi at the reactor. Geordi finishes up:

					GEORDI
			That should do it.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE     8.

16   CONTINUED:

	Geordi makes an adjustment. The reactor HUMS to life.

17   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	As the camouflage unit kicks in, the duck blind
	DISAPPEARS; the rockface is now, to all appearances,
	solid rock.

18   ANGLE ON OJI

	gazing bewildered at the wall of rock. She's
	overwhelmed by the inexplicable wonders she has
	witnessed.

									CUT TO:

19   INT. SICKBAY

	Busy. MEDICAL PERSONNEL are performing surgery on Liko
	and applying various forms of burn and anti-radiation
	treatment to Warren and Barron.

	Beverly moves from one station to another, giving
	orders. She crosses to Liko's biobed. The medic
	is finishing up with Liko.

20   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard ENTERS, crosses to Liko's biobed, and reacts
	to the sight of a Mintakan aboard the Enterprise.
	Picard glowers at Beverly, but before he can speak:

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE     9.

20   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Before you start quoting the Prime
			Directive -- he'd already seen
			us; the damage was done. It was
			bring him aboard or let him die.

					PICARD
			Then why didn't you let him die?

					BEVERLY
			Because we were responsible for
			his injuries!

					PICARD
			I don't know if I concur with
			that reasoning, Doctor. But now
			that he's here, you must remove
			all memory of his encounter with
			the away team.

					BEVERLY
			By erasing short-term recall?

					PICARD
			It's been accomplished before.

					BEVERLY
			Yes, I'm familiar with Doctor
			Pulaski's technique.
				(studies Liko)
			Though I can't guarantee it will
			be effective on Mintakan brain
			chemistry --

	Beverly is interrupted by a COMMOTION O.S. --

21   ANGLE ON BARRON

	Barron has regained consciousness, but he's half-delirious
	and agitated. He struggles wildly with a
	medic who's trying to restrain him:

					BARRON
			No! We must evacuate --

	Picard, Beverly, and other medics run to Barron's
	biobed and hold him back. Beverly zaps Barron with
	a hypospray; Barron's struggles weaken.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE    9A.

21   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(forceful)
			Doctor Barron! You're on the
			Enterprise. You're safe now.

	Barron gazes at her; reason slowly returns.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE    10.

22   ANGLE ON LIKO

	CLOSE on Liko's face -- after a beat, Liko's eyes open.

					BARRON (O.S.)
			The others?

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Doctor Warren is here. We're
			doing all we can.

	Liko, not daring to move a muscle, looks to the source
	of the voices:

23   ANGLE - WHAT LIKO SEES

	Medical personnel, Beverly, and Picard are gathered
	around Barron's biobed. Picard is the only one in a
	red uniform; he stands out dramatically.

					BARRON
			And Palmer? Where is Palmer?

					PICARD
			Still on Mintaka Three.

					BARRON
			Picard -- you have to find him.

					PICARD
			We will.

					BARRON
			He may be hurt --

					PICARD
			Rest assured -- we will not leave
			until we locate Palmer.

	Picard's strength and conviction mollify Barron.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE    11.

23   CONTINUED:

					BARRON
			Thank you, Picard.

	Beverly helps Barron lie back and relax. Picard moves
	away from the biobed, taps his communicator:

					PICARD
			Picard to bridge. Report.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Scans of the planet detect no
			humans, Captain.

					PICARD
			Very well. Take us into a close
			orbit.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Sir, a close orbit will
			increase sensor efficiency by
			only four percent.

					PICARD
			I want that four percent,
			Lieutenant.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Picard out.

24   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard turns, finds himself looking at Liko -- who's
	looking right back at him. Picard's speechless. After
	a beat:

					LIKO
				(tentative)
			Picard?

	Liko's voice catches everyone's attention. Beverly
	moves instantly to Liko's side, knocks Liko out with a
	hypospray.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE    12.

24   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Damn --

					PICARD
			Doctor, your next task is clear.

	Beverly nods as she looks at her troublesome patient:

									CUT TO:

25   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Mintaka Three.

26   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY

	Oji is atop a bluff, finishing her reconnaissance. No
	luck. She returns to the duck blind rockface, touches
	it once more. Nothing happens. The hologram
	generator's doing its job; the rockface looks and feels
	authentic.

27   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - SECLUDED AREA - DAY (OPTICAL)

	In a location not visible from the duck blind area, the
	sleeping body of Liko MATERIALIZES. Slowly, Liko
	awakens.

28   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY

	as Oji starts to walk back down the path.

					LIKO (O.S.)
				(weak)
			Oji?

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/9/89 - ACT ONE     13.

28   CONTINUED:

	Startled, Oji turns, looks about, tries to place which
	direction the voice came from --

					OJI
			Father?

29   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - SECLUDED AREA - DAY

	as Liko sits up, examines himself.

					LIKO
			Here...

	After a beat, Oji ENTERS, rushes to her father's side
	-- and is amazed to see that her father's wounds have
	disappeared.

					OJI
			I thought I'd never see you again.
			When you and the woman vanished,
			I was sure you were dead.

					LIKO
			I think I was... but I was brought
			back to life. I awoke in an
			incredible place -- and my wounds
			were gone. I had been healed.

					OJI
			How is that possible?

	Liko ponders this gravely.

					LIKO
			Long ago, our people believed in
			beings with great powers. These
			beings made the rains come, told
			the sun when to rise, and caused
			all life to be born, to grow,
			to die.

					OJI
			But those are just tales -- old
			superstitions.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT ONE    14.

29   CONTINUED:

					LIKO
			Perhaps the beliefs of our
			ancestors are true. Nothing else
			can explain what's happened.
				(a beat)
			Everything's changed now, Oji.
			We must tell the others...

	On Liko's resolute expression, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/16/89 - ACT TWO    15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

30   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Data, and Beverly. Beverly is
	in mid-report.

					BEVERLY
			... Barron is stable, but Warren
			is still critical.

					RIKER
			Palmer is missing, and scans of
			the planet pick up Mintakan life
			forms only -- no humans.
			However...

	Riker looks to Data.

					DATA
			The area around the duck blind
			exhibits Karst topography --
			sinkholes, underground rivers,
			and caverns. And the rock strata
			contain a high concentration of
			thallium compounds, which may be
			obstructing our sensor beams.

					PICARD
			So if Palmer, in his delirium,
			fled into a cave, we might be
			unable to detect his life signs.

					DATA
			Correct.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, if he is still alive,
			he probably needs medical
			attention. We must send an away
			team to locate him.

					TROI
			But our presence mustn't interfere
			with the cultural development of
			the Mintakans.

					PICARD
			Agreed. Further contamination
			must be prevented.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/9/89 - ACT TWO     16.

30   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Sir, I have a suggestion.

									CUT TO:

31   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Orbiting Mintaka Three.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, Stardate
			43125.3. Counselor Troi and I
			are beaming down to Mintaka Three
			to locate Doctor Palmer and
			determine the extent of the
			cultural contamination.

32   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - SECLUDED AREA - DAY (OPTICAL)

	The same spot where Liko was beamed down. Riker and
	Troi MATERIALIZE, along with two bundles of woven
	cloth.

	Riker and Troi have been made up as Mintakans,
	complete with angled eyebrows and pointed ears.
	They're wearing typical Mintakan garb: austere,
	mannerly outfits of woven cloth.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Doctor Crusher has temporarily
			altered our features and skin
			color. She's also implanted
			subcutaneous communicators so that
			any transmissions we receive will
			be inaudible to the Mintakans.

	Riker and Troi look around. No one's in sight.

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise -- do you
			read?

	Riker hears Data's com voice via direct bone
	conduction, so it sounds unusually thin and faint:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
				(filtered)
			Perfectly, Commander. I will be
			monitoring you continuously.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT TWO    17.

32   CONTINUED:

	Riker and Troi pick up their bundles of woven cloth.

					TROI
			Mintakan emotions are quite
			interesting. Like the Vulcans,
			they have highly ordered minds...
			A very sensible people.

	They start to walk. Riker automatically takes the
	lead. Troi stops him, moves in front of him. MOVE
	with them as they walk.

					TROI (cont'd)
				(enjoying this)
			For example, Mintakan women
			precede their mates. It's a
			signal to other women.

					RIKER
			"This man's taken; get your own?"

					TROI
			Not precisely... More like, "if
			you want his services, I'm the
			one to negotiate with."

					RIKER
			What kinds of "services?"

					TROI
			All kinds.

					RIKER
				(amused)
			Ah. They are a sensible race.

	Riker and Troi come around a rock formation and find
	themselves on a path leading to the assembly hall area.

32A  EXT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	A few MINTAKANS are entering the area. Riker and Troi
	ENTER and follow the Mintakans toward the assembly
	hall.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/9/89 - ACT TWO    17A.

33   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Assorted MINTAKANS are gathered around Liko and Oji.
	This is the "town hall" where Mintakans meet daily --
	both to barter and to talk, philosophize, exchange
	information, and debate ideas.

	Among the listeners is NURIA, an attractive, middle-aged
	Mintakan woman who's the leader of this community;
	the Mintakans respect her calm, clear-headed
	intelligence and give extra weight to her opinions.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT TWO    18.

33   CONTINUED:

	Next to Liko and Oji is FENTO, an elderly Mintakan man
	who's the community's "storyteller" -- its oral
	historian.

					LIKO
			I understand your skepticism.
			Had it not happened to me, I would
			find it difficult to accept as
			well.

34   ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI

	as they enter the assembly hall.

					OJI (O.S.)
			But it did happen, just as we've
			told you.

	Riker and Troi stay on the outskirts of the group.

35   WIDER

	as Liko turns to a skeptical Fento.

					LIKO
			Fento -- you know the legends
			better than anyone. Don't they
			speak of beings like the ones I've
			seen --

					OJI
			-- who could vanish like smoke?

					FENTO
				(dubious)
			There are the stories of the
			Overseer... who could appear and
			disappear at will...

	To Liko, this is confirmation. Fento's tone, however,
	indicates that though he's aware of the legend, he
	doesn't believe it.

					LIKO
			And couldn't this Overseer heal
			the dead?

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT TWO    18A.

35   CONTINUED:

					FENTO
				(nods)
			He had supreme power -- or so our
			ancestors believed.

	Liko nods. That's more confirmation.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/18/89 - ACT TWO    19.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

					LIKO
			I believe I've seen the
			Overseer...

					RIKER
				(sotto)
			Uh-oh...

					LIKO
			He is called the Picard.

	MURMURS from the Mintakans. This is heady stuff.
	Riker and Troi exchange an "oh, hell... " glance and
	speak in low tones:

					TROI
			His memory is intact.

					RIKER
			The procedure didn't work.

36   NEW ANGLE

	as Nuria steps forward.

					NURIA
			Liko -- all this talk of a
			supernatural being... No one's
			believed that for countless
			generations. Just as we no longer
			believe the stars control our
			fates, or that the spirits of the
			dead haunt the living.

					LIKO
			I'm not saying all the old beliefs
			are true. But I did see the
			Picard, and I was restored to
			life.

	More MURMURS from the Mintakans.

37   OMITTED

      STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT TWO 20-22.        

38   WIDER

	as Riker and Troi step forward and address Liko.

					TROI
			We are visitors; we've come to
			trade our cloth. May we speak?

					NURIA
			Please do -- we welcome outsiders.
			I am Nuria.

					TROI
			I am Troi; this is Riker.
				(to Liko)
			You've had a very interesting
			dream.

					LIKO
				(scoffs)
			Dream? It was real!

					OJI
			My father and I both witnessed
			these beings.

					TROI
			If you are father and daughter,
			you may have shared the same
			dream.

					LIKO
			That is not reasonable.

					RIKER
			Is it any less reasonable than
			being magically propelled to a
			strange place by "the Picard?"

	The Mintakans exchange looks. Riker makes a good
	point. Then:

					HALI (O.S.)
			Nuria!

	The Mintakans turn --

39
thru	OMITTED
41

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT TWO 23-23A.        

42   NEW ANGLE

	as HALI and one more MINTAKAN HUNTER (both with
	elaborately-designed crossbows) come into view at the
	entrance to the assembly hall -- carrying a bedraggled
	and unconscious Palmer.

	Surprised reactions from the Mintakans. Liko and Oji
	are triumphant.

					LIKO
			It has to be -- Palmer -- the one
			the Picard wished to find.

	The Mintakans rush as one to gather around Palmer, peer
	at him, touch his skin and clothing. They're not
	aggressive -- merely curious about the stranger.

					NURIA
				(examining Picard)
			Remarkable. You were speaking
			the truth.

					LIKO
			The Picard will be pleased.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT TWO    24.

43
thru	OMITTED
44

45   ON RIKER AND TROI

	exchanging a look. So much for their cogent
	arguments.

					RIKER
			Riker to Picard.

46   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard and Beverly in f.g. Warren lies motionless on
	her biobed, her vital signs dangerously low.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT TWO    25.

46   CONTINUED:

	Barron, in a hospital gown, is standing next to Warren.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Number One.

47   INTERCUTS - SICKBAY AND MINTAKA THREE

					RIKER
			We have a problem.

					PICARD
			The contamination?

					RIKER
			It's worse than we suspected.
			The Mintakans are beginning to
			believe in a god -- and the one
			they've chosen... is you.

	PUSH IN on Picard's appalled reaction, and --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

48   INT. SICKBAY

	As before.

					BARRON
			Picard -- you must beam Palmer
			aboard immediately. Without
			medical attention --

					PICARD
			It's not that simple. He's
			surrounded by Mintakans. If he
			dematerializes before their
			eyes...

					BARRON
			... it will slightly increase the
			cultural contamination which
			already exists. A small price
			for saving Palmer's life.

	Picard thinks it over, addresses the com panel:

					PICARD
			Number One -- is there any chance
			of your freeing Palmer and
			transporting up unseen?

49   INTERCUTS - SICKBAY AND MINTAKA THREE

	Riker and Troi, still out of earshot of the Mintakans,
	survey the area.

					RIKER
			We can try...

					PICARD
			Try hard. Picard out.

50   ANGLE ON BARRON

	scowling at Picard.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT THREE   27.

50   CONTINUED:

					BARRON
			Picard, I must protest. You're
			endangering Palmer with this
			delay.

					PICARD
			I'm aware of that. But each of
			us -- including Doctor Palmer --
			took an oath to uphold the Prime
			Directive... if necessary, with
			our lives.

51   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Nuria, Liko, Oji, Hali, Fento, and the other Mintakans
	are still gazing at the unconscious Palmer. Riker
	stands nearby; Troi is not present. Hali explains:

					HALI
			We followed a hornbuck into a
			cave. The stranger was there --
			asleep.

					NURIA
			This Palmer is one of the
			Overseer's servants?

					LIKO
			Yes -- the Picard has many
			servants.
				(to Fento)
			Isn't that true?

					FENTO
				(still skeptical)
			According to the legends. But
			if Palmer is a servant of the
			Overseer, what was he doing in
			the cave?

					OJI
			Perhaps he ran away.

					HALI
			Or he failed the Picard somehow
			and was hiding from him.

					LIKO
			We should bind him in case he
			wakes and tries to escape.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT THREE   27A.

51   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It's senseless to hold this
			stranger captive. This Overseer
			talk is nothing more than an old
			superstition.

	Fento nods agreement.

					NURIA
			I disagree. All the evidence
			suggests the Overseer does exist.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/15/89 - ACT THREE   28.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

					LIKO
			And I heard the Picard say he
			wanted to find Palmer.

					OJI
			Then by keeping Palmer safe, we
			will please the Picard.

					LIKO
			And he'll grant us favors in return.

					NURIA
			Favors?

	Nuria raises an eyebrow, looks to Fento for
	elaboration. Fento shrugs:

					FENTO
			The Overseer was said to be
			all-powerful. He could provide
			gentle winters, plentiful hunting,
			fertile crops... anything.

					LIKO
				(quiet intensity)
			He could even bring back those
			who have died.

	Oji looks at Liko as Liko's meaning dawns. Is it
	possible... ? Liko smiles warmly back at Oji: yes, it
	is. The Mintakans look to Nuria, who reaches a
	decision:

					NURIA
			We will keep Palmer for the
			Picard.

	A BUZZ of approval from the Mintakans -- good decision.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   29.

52   NEW ANGLE

	Troi ENTERS.

					TROI
			I've seen another one -- like
			Palmer!

					LIKO
			Another servant of the Picard?

					TROI
				(nods)
			He's headed toward the caves!

					NURIA
			Fento -- stay and bind Palmer.

	Troi, Nuria, Liko, Oji, Hali, and the others EXIT the
	assembly hall.

53   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Troi leads Nuria, Liko, Oji, Hali, and the others off
	toward the hills.

54   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Fento leans over Palmer, starts tying him up with a
	length of woven rope. Riker steps up next to Fento.

					RIKER
			Excuse me... that knot won't hold.
			If I may assist...

					FENTO
			Please do.

	As Riker unties the rope:

					RIKER
			The trick is to make a knot that
			tightens under pressure. Here,
			I'll show you...

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT THREE   30.

55   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - PATH - DAY

	Nuria, Liko, Oji, Hali, and the others are following
	Troi. Oji suddenly notices the sun's position, stops:

					OJI
			Father -- the sun's reaching its
			zenith. If I don't go to measure...

					LIKO
			Go.

	Oji turns around, rushes back the way she came.

56   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Fento has been bound and gagged by Riker.

					RIKER
			Forgive me, friend... but the
			stranger must be set free.

	Riker picks up Palmer in a fireman's carry and starts
	off.

57   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Riker EMERGES from the assembly hall, carrying Palmer,
	and heads for a path out of the area (not the same path
	Troi took).

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   30A.

57   CONTINUED:

	Riker sees Oji ENTER the area at the far end.

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. Lock on and
			prepare to beam us directly to
			Sickbay, but wait for my signal.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
				(filtered)
			Acknowledged, Commander.

	Oji sees Riker --

					OJI
			Riker?

	Riker ignores her, keeps heading out.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT THREE   31.

58   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - PATH - DAY

	Troi leading the others as before.

					OJI (O.S.)
				(distant)
			Riker! Stop!

					NURIA
			Oji?

					OJI (O.S.)
				(distant)
			It's Riker -- he's taking Palmer!

	Nuria puts it together instantly, whirls to face Troi:

					NURIA
			Yari -- don't let her escape.

	The Mintakan hunter levels his crossbow at Troi, takes
	her captive. The others follow Nuria as she charges
	back toward the assembly hall area.

59   OMITTED

60   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Riker is about to reach a path through the rocks
	surrounding the assembly hall area. Nuria and the
	others ENTER the area at the other end. Hali levels
	his crossbow to take a shot at Riker, but Riker ducks
	between the rocks, EXITS the area. The Mintakans
	pursue.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/24/89 - ACT THREE   32.

61   OMITTED

62   EXT. MINTAKA THREE - ANOTHER PATH - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Riker carrying Palmer; Nuria and the Mintakans in
	pursuit. Finally, Riker finds what he's been looking
	for: a spot where he's momentarily out of sight of the
	Mintakans.

					RIKER
			I'm clear. Energize!

	Riker and Palmer DEMATERIALIZE. A moment after they're
	gone, Nuria and the others ENTER, rush down the path
	past where Riker disappeared, and keep going.

63   OMITTED

64   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	as Riker and Palmer MATERIALIZE in Sickbay. Beverly
	and a medic help Riker put Palmer on a biobed. Riker
	stretches his aching muscles.

					RIKER
			Data. Has Counselor Troi beamed
			up?

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Negative, Commander. Sensors show
			she's in the midst of a group of
			Mintakans.

					RIKER
			Damn.

	Riker EXITS.

65   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Hali uses a knife to cut Fento's ropes. Nuria, Liko,
	Oji, and other Mintakans surround Troi. Liko's
	concerned; Troi is calm.

					NURIA
			Hali -- find Riker and Palmer.

	Hali motions for the hunter and other Mintakans to
	accompany him; they EXIT. Liko accosts Troi:

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/10/89 - ACT THREE   32A.

65   CONTINUED:

					LIKO
			Why? Why did you and Riker take
			Palmer from us?

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   33.

65   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			We did not "take" Palmer...

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Data, and Worf are silent, listening to Troi's
	communicator. Riker ENTERS.

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			... we set him free. Riker and
			I don't believe these fables about
			the Overseer.

					LIKO'S COM VOICE
			Don't you realize what you've
			done?

67   INTERCUTS - BRIDGE AND MINTAKA THREE

					LIKO
			You've angered the Picard -- and
			we may all suffer for it!
				(to Fento)
			Weren't there stories of the
			Overseer destroying those who
			offended him?

					FENTO
			Stories. Nothing more.

					NURIA
			Liko, we'll get Palmer back.
			Riker was carrying him -- they
			can't have gone far.

					LIKO
			Still, the Picard may blame us
			for Palmer's escape.
				(points to Troi)
			Perhaps we should punish her --
			to let the Overseer know that she
			and Riker acted alone.

					NURIA
			We'll keep Troi captive.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT THREE   34.

67   CONTINUED:

					LIKO
			That's not enough.

					NURIA
			You would have us harm her?

	Liko looks sadly at Troi. He's not a zealot out for
	blood -- he's concerned for the future of his people.
	This isn't an easy thing to suggest, but -- in Liko's
	eyes -- it's imperative.

					LIKO
			If it will hold off the Picard's
			anger -- yes. I've seen how
			powerful he is...

68   ON NURIA

	weighing Liko's argument as the anxious Mintakans look
	to her for orders. Sometimes being the leader is a
	hell of a burden.

					NURIA
				(slowly)
			I am unwilling to hurt Troi
			needlessly.
				(a beat)
			We will wait for Hali and the
			others to return.

					OJI
			And if they don't find Palmer?

					NURIA
				(looking at Troi)
			Then we may have to do as Liko
			suggests.

69   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, and Barron.

					PICARD
				(to Barron)
			You believe the Mintakans are
			capable of harming Troi?

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   34A.

69   CONTINUED:

					BARRON
				(nods)
			They are not normally a violent
			people... but these are
			extraordinary circumstances.
			They're trying to comprehend what
			they believe to be a god.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   35.

69   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Recommendations?

					BARRON
			The Mintakans wish to please the
			Overseer, but they can only guess
			what he wants. They need a sign.

					PICARD
			Are you suggesting...

					BARRON
				(nods)
			You must go down to Mintaka Three.

					RIKER
			Masquerading as a god?

					PICARD
			Out of the question. The Prime
			Directive --

					BARRON
			Has already been violated. The
			damage is done; all we can do now
			is minimize it.

					PICARD
			By sanctioning their false
			beliefs?

					BARRON
			By giving them guidelines...
			letting them know what the
			Overseer expects of them.

					PICARD
			I cannot -- I will not impose a
			set of commandments on these
			people. To do so violates the
			essence of the Prime Directive.

					BARRON
			Like it or not, we've rekindled
			the Mintakans' belief in the
			Overseer.

					RIKER
				(to Barron)
			And you're saying that belief will
			eventually develop into a
			religion.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   35A.

69   CONTINUED: (3)

					BARRON
			It's inevitable. And without
			guidance, that religion could
			degenerate into inquisitions...
			holy wars... chaos.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   36.

69   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			Your own reports describe how
			rational these people are.
			Millennia ago, they abandoned all
			belief in the supernatural. And
			now you're asking me to sabotage
			that achievement... send them
			back into the Dark Ages of fear
			and superstition.
				(adamant)
			No. We must undo the damage we've
			caused.
				(turning to Riker)
			Number One -- tell me about the
			group's leader.

					RIKER
			Nuria is exceptionally fair-minded
			and sensible... the Mintakans
			trust her judgment. If we could
			convince her we're not gods...

					PICARD
			... she might be able to persuade
			the others.

					BARRON
			And how do you propose to convince
			her?

					PICARD
			She sees the Picard as a magical
			figure. I'm going to show her
			how the magic works.
				(a beat)
			Bring her aboard.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/10/89 - ACT THREE   36A.

70   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - DAY

	Troi is being guarded by two Mintakans. Liko and Oji
	are standing nearby. Nuria is walking away, toward
	the exit.

71   ON TROI

	Troi doesn't react as Data's voice pops into her ear:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
				(filtered)
			Counselor, sensors indicate five
			Mintakans in your immediate
			vicinity.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT THREE   37.

71   CONTINUED:

					DATA'S COM VOICE (cont'd)
			Four are motionless; the fifth
			is eight meters away, proceeding
			south. Is Nuria one of these
			five?

					TROI
				("yes")
			Mmm-hmm.

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, supernumeraries. Data reacts to
	the odd sound Troi just made.

					DATA
			Was that intended to be an
			affirmative?

					RIKER
				(a smile)
			Yes, Data, it was.

73   INTERCUTS - BRIDGE AND MINTAKA THREE

					DATA
			Is Nuria the closest of the five?

					TROI
				("nope")
			Mmm-mmm.

	Data reacts, puzzled again. Riker "translates":

					RIKER
			Negative.

					DATA
			Is Nuria the one in motion?

					TROI
				("yes")
			Mmm-hmm.

					RIKER
			Lock sensors on Nuria.

					DATA
			Locked on, Commander. We can
			beam Nuria aboard at will.

   STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/16/89 - ACT THREE   38.

73   CONTINUED:

	Picard gets to his feet.

					PICARD
			Data, when sensors indicate she's
			alone, beam her to Transporter
			Room One.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Picard EXITS into a turbolift.

74   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In close orbit to Mintaka Three.

75   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Picard ENTERS, approaches the ENSIGN at the console.

					PICARD
			Ensign Hoy, I'll handle this.

	The Ensign EXITS and Picard takes his place behind
	the console. Picard energizes.

76   ANGLE ON THE TRANSPORTER PAD (OPTICAL)

	as Nuria MATERIALIZES -- and GASPS in shock. What's
	happened? Where the hell is she?

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Nuria -- don't be afraid.

	Nuria turns to face --

77   WIDER

	Picard steps forward, nods reassuringly.

					PICARD
			No one's going to harm you.

	Nuria can barely speak:

					NURIA
			Who... ?

					PICARD
			My name is Jean-Luc Picard.

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/7/89 - ACT THREE    39.

78   ON NURIA

	astonished. She sinks to her knees in fear and
	reverence, and we --

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/10/89 - ACT FOUR    40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

79   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Nuria is still on her knees on the transporter pad.
	Picard takes another step. She averts her eyes.

					PICARD
			Please -- get up.

	No response.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Get up! You don't kneel to me.

					NURIA
			You do not wish it?

					PICARD
			I do not deserve it.

	Picard extends a hand. Slowly, timidly, Nuria takes
	it. Picard lifts her to her feet, stands eye-to-eye
	with her, clasps her hand.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Look at me. Feel the warmth of
			my hand, the rhythm of my pulse.
			I am not a supreme being -- I am
			flesh and blood, like you.

	Nuria shakes her head -- inconceivable.

					NURIA
			Not like me...

					PICARD
			Like you! Different in
			appearance, yes. But we are both
			living beings -- we are born, we
			grow, we live, we die. In all
			the ways that matter, we are
			alike.

					NURIA
			But -- you are the Picard!

	Nuria gazes at him, uncomprehending. Picard smiles.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/23/89 - ACT FOUR 41-41A.       

79   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Let me show you my people.
				(ALTERNATE:)
			Let me show you something.

	Picard leads Nuria to the door, which OPENS. Nuria
	jumps back, startled -- then looks at Picard, gathers
	courage from his presence. In the corridor, a
	CREWMEMBER passes.

					NURIA
			What a wondrous place this is.
			Even the doors obey your commands.

					PICARD
			It is wondrous -- but not
			miraculous. The doors merely work
			differently from the ones you
			know.

	Picard and Nuria EXIT into the corridor.

80
thru	OMITTED
81

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/10/89 - ACT FOUR        42.

82   OMITTED

83   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Nuria are at a window, looking at the
	magnificent sight of Mintaka Three set amid thousands
	of stars. Nuria is overwhelmed. So many wonders...

					NURIA
			That is my home?

					PICARD
			Seen from far, far above.

					NURIA
			Yet we don't fall.
				(a beat)
			I never imagined I would see the
			clouds... from the other side.
			Your powers are truly boundless.

	She looks like she's ready to drop to her knees again,
	and that's not the attitude Picard is trying to
	inspire. He SIGHS, tries again:

					PICARD
			Nuria -- your people live in huts.
			Was it always so?

					NURIA
			No. We have found remnants of
			tools in caves. Our ancestors
			must have lived there.

					PICARD
			Why do you now live in huts?

					NURIA
			Huts are better. Caves are dark
			and wet --

					PICARD
			If huts are better, why did your
			people ever live in caves?

					NURIA
			The most reasonable explanation
			is that at one time we didn't know
			how to make huts.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT FOUR        43.

83   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Just as there was a time when you
			didn't know how to make cloth --
			or bows.

					NURIA
			That is reasonable.

					PICARD
			Someone invented huts. Someone
			invented the bow. And they taught
			others, who taught their children,
			who taught their children's
			children...

	Nuria mulls it over. Makes sense. She nods.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Now suppose one of your cave-dwelling
			ancestors could see you
			as you are today. What would she
			think?

					NURIA
			I don't know.

					PICARD
			Put yourself in her place. You
			have a power she lacks. You can
			kill a hornbuck from a great
			distance.

					NURIA
			Only because I have a bow.

					PICARD
			She has never seen a bow -- it
			doesn't yet exist in her world.
			To you, it's a simple tool. To
			her, it's magic.

					NURIA
				(musing)
			I suppose she might think so.

					PICARD
			And how would she react to you?

					NURIA
			I think... she would fear me.

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT FOUR 44-44A.       

83   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Just as you fear me.

	Nuria nods slowly. Picard's made his point. After a
	long beat:

					NURIA
				(matter-of-fact)
			I do not fear you any longer.

					PICARD
			Good. My people once lived in
			caves, too. We learned to build
			huts... and, later, to build ships
			such as this one.

					NURIA
			Perhaps some day my people will
			travel above the sky...

					PICARD
			Of that, I have absolutely no
			doubt.

84   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - NIGHT

	A fire has been lit in a fire pit. Flashes of
	LIGHTNING outside are followed by distant THUNDER.
	Liko, Oji, and Fento are worried.

					LIKO
			It's not the season for lightning.
			It must be a warning...

					FENTO
				(protests)
			We've had storms at this time of
			year before.

	ANOTHER BOLT FRACTURES the night outside. The
	Mintakans react.

					OJI
			Not like this one...

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT FOUR        45.

84   CONTINUED:

					LIKO
			It must mean something!
				(mounting anxiety)
			The Picard is angry with us. He
			blames us for Palmer's escape.

					FENTO
			Liko -- we don't know that the
			Overseer is responsible for this
			storm...

					LIKO
				(interrupts, panicking)
			Will he also send floods? My wife
			died in last year's floods -- will
			we all die now?

	Still more THUNDER. Liko makes a decision:

					LIKO (cont'd)
			We must find Nuria.

	As Liko, Oji, and Fento EXIT, the THUNDER CRASHES ever
	closer.

85   INT. READY ROOM

	Nuria and Picard are looking at the model of the
	Stargazer.

					NURIA
			Picard... you have shown me
			wonders I could never have
			imagined... and I am grateful
			beyond words... but might I
			request something for my people?

	Picard is moved by her devotion to her people.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT FOUR       45A.

85   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You are indeed a leader.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/14/89 - ACT FOUR        46.

85   CONTINUED: (2)

					NURIA
			You have shown me such generosity;
			I wish my people could share in
			it.
				(a beat)
			Six Mintakans died in a flood last
			winter. Four of them were
			children.

	Picard grows wary as he sees what's coming:

					NURIA (cont'd)
			Would you bring them back to life?

	Picard takes a long beat before replying:

					PICARD
			That is beyond my power.

					NURIA
			Why? You restored Liko's life.
			Did the six who died offend you
			in some way?
				(a new thought)
			Or have I offended you? Should
			I have ordered the death of Troi?
			Please -- if there is anything
			I can do to change your mind...

86   ON PICARD

	A sobering realization.

					PICARD
				(almost to himself)
			I've failed to get through to you,
			haven't I? Despite all my
			efforts...

	Nuria looks at Picard, her expression pleading for him
	to do her people this simple favor. And all Picard can
	do is look helplessly back at her...

87   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - NIGHT

	Oji and Fento ENTER, rush up to a desperate Liko as
	LIGHTNING CRACKLES outside.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT FOUR        47.

87   CONTINUED:

					OJI
			Nuria can't be found. No one
			knows where she's gone.

	Hali and the Mintakan hunter ENTER, out of breath.

					LIKO
			Hali! Any sign of Palmer or
			Riker?

					HALI
				(shaking his head)
			They've escaped us. We searched
			everywhere.

	The LOUDEST THUNDER CRASH; this time, directly
	overhead.

					OJI
			What do we do now?

	After a moment of indecision:

					LIKO
			As the Picard wishes. Punish
			those responsible.

	Liko holds out his hand to Hali -- "give me your
	crossbow." The Mintakans are astonished.

					FENTO
			Nuria would not allow --

					LIKO
			Nuria isn't here -- and we can't
			wait.

	More ear-splitting THUNDER. Hali looks from Liko to
	the others, reluctantly makes up his mind, hands his
	crossbow to Liko. Liko marches off toward the captive
	Troi.

88   CLOSE ON TROI

	watching impassively as Liko strides purposefully
	toward her, crossbow in hand...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FIVE 48-48A.       

                           ACT FIVE                             

		FADE IN:

89
thru	OMITTED
90

91   INT. SICKBAY

	Warren has started to spasm. A medic is at Warren's
	side. Barron looks on helplessly. Beverly ENTERS,
	tapping her communicator as she crosses --

					BEVERLY
			Crusher to Picard. I think
			we're going to lose Warren.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			On my way.

	Warren's spasms worsen. Beverly looks at the
	monitor. Not good. The medic has a hypo ready;
	Beverly glances at it, shakes her head.

	A massive convulsion shakes Warren's body. The vital
	signs are dropping. Beverly and the medic can do
	little more than wipe the sweat from Warren's brow and
	keep Warren restrained. It's any doctor's nightmare
	-- being forced to watch from the sidelines as the
	patient fights the final battle.

	Picard ENTERS. Nuria is right behind him.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT FIVE        49.

92   ON WARREN

	Another spasm. Her eyes open. She tries to speak,
	but hasn't the strength. Beverly motions for Barron
	to stand near so Warren can see him. Warren can barely
	focus -- but she recognizes Barron, tries to take his
	hand. Barron clasps her tiny, frail hand and holds
	on.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/10/89 - ACT FIVE        50.

92   CONTINUED:

					BARRON
			I'm here, Mary.

	Beverly watches the vital signs. Almost nil.

					BEVERLY
				(to Medic)
			Prepare two cc's of norep.

	The medic readies a hypo. Warren is hit with a
	seizure; her eyes close as a wave of pain racks her
	body. Again she tries to speak -- nothing. With a
	last effort of will, she forces her eyes open, looks up
	at Barron --

	-- and then, mercifully, it's over; Warren goes limp;
	her vital signs drop to zero. Beverly takes the hypo,
	injects Warren's carotid artery, but it's futile and
	she knows it.

					BEVERLY (cont'd)
				(to Barron)
			I'm sorry.

	Barron sits down, bows his head in grief.

93   ON PICARD AND NURIA

	Picard lowers his head, grieves over their loss.
	Nuria, profoundly moved, looks from Picard to Barron to
	Beverly -- their remorse is palpable.

					NURIA
				(quietly)
			Picard?

	Picard doesn't respond.

					NURIA (cont'd)
			You could not save her.

					PICARD
			No.

					NURIA
			You do have limits. You are not
			masters of life and death.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT FIVE        51.

93   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No, we are not.
				(a beat)
			We can cure many diseases and
			repair many injuries. We can
			extend life... but despite all
			our knowledge -- all our advances
			-- we are just as mortal as you
			are... just as powerless to
			prevent the inevitable.

	Nuria gazes at Picard as if seeing him for the first
	time -- empathizing with his remorse, his helplessness,
	his humanity.

					NURIA
			You are a remarkable people. But
			you are not superior beings.
				(a beat)
			My people must be made to
			understand that.

	Picard nods agreement.

94   INT. MINTAKA THREE - ASSEMBLY HALL - NIGHT

	As before. The THUNDER continues. Liko steps up to
	the captive Troi, followed by Oji, Fento, and Hali.

					TROI
			Liko -- you don't want to kill
			me.

					LIKO
			I have no choice. I must do as
			the Picard wishes.

					TROI
			Are you sure you know what he
			wants?

	Liko is torn. No, he's not sure.

					TROI (cont'd)
				(after a beat; to the
				 others)
			That's one problem with believing
			in a supernatural being... trying
			to determine what he wants.

	A PEAL of THUNDER.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/21/89 - ACT FIVE       51A.

94   CONTINUED:

					LIKO
			We must do something.

					OJI
			But what if we do the wrong thing?

95   NEW ANGLE

	Liko, agonized, picks up the crossbow and moves toward
	Troi.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/10/89 - ACT FIVE        52.

95   CONTINUED:

	As the Mintakans part, clearing the way, Liko makes an
	invocation:

					LIKO
			Picard. We need your guidance.
			Is it your wish that this woman
			should die?
				(a beat)
			Answer us! Speak!

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Liko!

	Everyone turns to see --

96   ANGLE ON PICARD

	ENTERING, accompanied by Nuria. Note: This is no grand
	entrance of a god. Quite the opposite -- they simply
	walk in the entrance.

97   WIDER

	Liko sighs with relief.

					LIKO
			The Picard! The Overseer has
			come!

	Picard steps up.

					PICARD
			No, Liko -- I am not the Overseer.
			I am a man... a traveller from
			a faraway land. Nothing more.

	Strange talk from a god. Liko's confused.

					LIKO
			But you restored my life! I am
			your servant.

					PICARD
			You are no one's servant. I
			deserve neither your obedience
			nor your worship.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT FIVE        53.

97   CONTINUED:

					LIKO
			Why are you trying to deceive me?

					NURIA
			Picard speaks the truth. I've
			visited his people... I've seen
			how they live... how they die.
			When death takes their loved ones,
			they are as helpless as we are.

					LIKO
			Then how was I brought back to
			life?

					NURIA
			You were not dead. Picard's
			people have knowledge we lack --
			they can heal wounds that we
			cannot.

	Liko whirls upon Picard.

					LIKO
			You can bring people back from
			the dead. Show them, Picard.
			You can bring my wife back to me.

					PICARD
			I can't.

					LIKO
			Why? Why won't you do this for
			me? Have I failed you somehow?
			Are you angry with me?

					PICARD
			I am not angry.

					LIKO
			Then I beg you -- bring her back
			to life!

	Picard answers with silence.

					LIKO (cont'd)
			I will give you my life in
			exchange! Please -- take back
			what you've given me -- and give
			it to her! Let her live!

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/10/89 - ACT FIVE        54.

97   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			It is beyond my power.

					LIKO
			Nothing is beyond your power!
			You are the Overseer -- I'll
			prove it!

	Liko raises the crossbow, aims it at Picard. Nuria,
	shocked, starts toward Liko --

					NURIA
			Liko!

98   ON PICARD

	as he blocks Nuria with his arm.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Liko. If I am
			all-powerful, you can't hurt me.
				(a beat)
			If, however, I am telling the
			truth and I am mortal... you will
			kill me.

	Picard lets that sink in.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			But if the only proof you will
			believe is my life -- then shoot.

	Liko doesn't respond, keeps the crossbow aimed at
	Picard's heart.

					NURIA
			Don't do it, Liko!

	Picard remains unflinching.

99   CLOSE ON LIKO

	A jumble of emotions -- anger, frustration, fear, and
	doubt swirl in Liko's mind.

					OJI
			Father -- no!

	Oji grabs Liko's arm to stop him. The crossbow fires.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/16/89 - ACT FIVE        55.

100  ON PICARD

	as the bolt strikes him in the shoulder -- hurling him
	to the ground.

101  WIDER

	as Nuria rushes to Picard's side. Picard writhes in
	pain. Nuria touches his wound and holds up her bloody
	hand for all to see.

	Liko drops his crossbow and steps up to Picard. Liko's
	shock gives way to grief as he stares at the wounded
	man lying in agony.

102  NEW ANGLE

	The Mintakans approach Picard with curiosity. The fear
	and reverence are gone.

102A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Orbiting Mintaka Three.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			Before we dismantle the
			observation post and depart, I
			must make one last visit to
			Mintaka Three.

103  EXT. MINTAKA THREE - DUCK BLIND - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Picard, wearing a sling on his arm, stands before the
	rockface. (His wounded shoulder has been healed in
	Sickbay.)

	Above and behind Picard is the (camouflaged) rockface.
	Gathered are Nuria, Liko, Oji, Hali, Fento, and several
	other Mintakans. One of the children hands Picard
	some woven cloth. Picard nods his appreciation, then
	taps his communicator.

					PICARD
			Now, Mister La Forge.

	The rockface camouflage DISAPPEARS, REVEALING the duck
	blind. The natives are surprised -- but not
	overwhelmed.

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/10/89 - ACT FIVE        56.

103  CONTINUED:

					NURIA
			What is it?

					PICARD
			A place where we could watch your
			people.

					FENTO
			Why?

					PICARD
			To study you. To understand your
			ways.

					NURIA
			Why should a people so advanced
			want to learn about us?

					PICARD
			Because we were once as you are.
			To study you is to understand
			ourselves.

					FENTO
			But why did you have to hide from
			us?

					LIKO
				(realizing)
			Because their presence would
			affect us... as it affected me.

	Picard is pleased that Liko has made this leap.

					PICARD
			It is our highest law that we
			shall not interfere with other
			cultures.

					OJI
			Then revealing yourselves was an
			accident.

					PICARD
			Yes. And now we must leave.

					OJI
			Why? There's so much you could
			teach us...

         STAR TREK: "Who Watches... " REV. 8/11/89 - ACT FIVE        57.

103  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(gently)
			But that would also be
			interfering. You must progress
			on your own.

					NURIA
			As we will. You've shown us
			that nothing is beyond our reach.

					PICARD
			Not even the stars.

					NURIA
			I wish you good journeys, Picard.
			Remember my people.

					PICARD
			Always.

104  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as she breaks orbit and leaves Mintaka Three behind.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "The Bonding" 
                          #40273-153 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Ronald D. Moore 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Winrich Kolbe 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                    3RD REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        AUGUST 23, 1989


        STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Bonding" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             
                RIKER              MARLA ASTER
                DATA               
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                O'BRIEN            

                JEREMY ASTER (age 10)
                TEACHER            

                Non-Speaking       
                  SECOND TEACHER     
                  SIX N.D. CREWMEMBERS
                  TWO SECURITY GUARDS
                  TWO ARCHEOLOGICAL OFFICERS
                  TWO TECHNICIANS    
                  SEVERAL STUDENTS (ages 8 to 13)
                  MEDICAL ENSIGN     
                  BARTENDER          

        STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Bonding"
                             
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         PLANET
              CORRIDOR
              SICKBAY
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              ENGINEERING
              TEN FORWARD
              WORF'S QUARTERS
              ASTER QUARTERS
              CLASSROOM
              TEACHER'S OFFIC
          
              COMPUTER ROOM
              TURBOLIFT
          
            ASTER HOME
              LIVING/DINING ROOM

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Bonding" 
                   
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                   R'uustai        ROOSE-tie

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Bonding"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is in standard orbit over an old and scarred
	planet. The world is predominantly gray with overtones
	of flecked green and brown and conveys an impression of
	an old battlefield coming back to life.

									CUT TO:

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	PICARD and RIKER are standing near an access station
	observing the play of information across one of the
	monitors. WESLEY is at the Conn, DATA is at Ops and
	TROI is in the command area, while SEVERAL N.D.
	CREWMEMBERS are at duty stations or passing through the
	Bridge.

					DATA
			Away Team reporting in, Commander.
			Lieutenant Worf standing by.

					RIKER
			This is Riker, report Lieutenant.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			The archeologists have identified
			the markings in these caverns.
			This planet was apparently once
			home to a race known as the
			Koinonians.

					PICARD
			What do we know about them, Data?

					DATA
			The Koinonians were an intelligent
			culture which became embroiled
			in a war that lasted several
			generations. Our best evidence
			indicates they destroyed
			themselves.

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - TEASER      2.

2    CONTINUED:

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			We have completed our survey of
			the third tunnel and will proceed
			into the ceremonial chamber.

					RIKER
			Affirmative. Enterprise out.

					PICARD
			Destroyed themselves, Data?

					DATA
			According to historical records.
			This will be the first
			opportunity for a Federation
			team...

	At this point, Troi's eyes suddenly go wide.

					TROI
			Captain! Beam them up quickly!
			They---

	Before she can complete her warning, the voice of Worf
	breaks in over the COM channel.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Emergency beam-up! Enterprise,
			emergency! Injuries. Away---

					PICARD
			Transporter Room!

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			I've got them, Captain.

					PICARD
			Beam them straight to Sickbay.
			Doctor Crusher, incoming wounded.

	There is a tense pause while they wait for word. Troi
	senses what has happened and shakes her head sadly when
	Riker looks at her.

									CUT TO:

2A   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	DOCTOR CRUSHER and a MEDICAL ENSIGN move to the Away
	Team as four people MATERIALIZE.

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - TEASER      3.

2A   CONTINUED:

	WORF is crouched in a defensive position over the prone
	and motionless form of LIEUTENANT MARLA ASTER, a woman
	in her early thirties. Worf's phaser is out and at
	the ready while his uniform is singed and slightly
	torn, blood flows from a small wound in his shoulder.
	Behind him are TWO N.D. CREWMEMBERS, who are
	archeological officers. Beverly and Medical
	Supernumeraries move into action...

									CUT TO:

3    OMITTED

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	While Troi is already sure of the result, the rest of
	the Bridge crew waits for word from Sickbay.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Away Team is aboard, Captain.
				(beat)
			One dead on arrival.

	Picard and the Bridge crew react.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT ONE      4.

					ACT ONE

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log: Stardate 43506.5
			The Enterprise remains in standard
			orbit while we investigate the
			tragedy which has struck the Away
			Team.

									CUT TO:

6    INT. SICKBAY

	Picard is standing in the doorway. Beverly stands over
	the bed holding Marla Aster's body. Worf stands
	nearby. His uniform bears the evidence of the recent
	violent encounter, blood still seeps from his wound.

					PICARD (V.O)
				(continuing)
			Lieutenant Marla Aster, ship's
			archaeologist has been killed in
			what should have been a routine
			mission. Whatever the
			explanation, it will not bring
			back a valued and trusted officer.

	A MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARY moves the bed Aster's body is
	resting on into an isolated area of Sickbay. Another
	member of the Away Team is being examined by Beverly
	in the background, as Worf makes his report to Picard.

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT ONE      5.

6    CONTINUED:

					WORF
			We had completed our investigation
			of the third tunnel. Our scans
			had indicated no weapons or traps
			of any kind. Lieutenant Aster
			was three meters behind me. An
			explosive device went off. There
			was no warning. Lieutenant Aster
			bore the full brunt of the
			detonation.
				(pause)
			I was in command. I bear full
			responsibility.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant. I have the utmost
			faith that you acted properly and
			in the best traditions of
			Starfleet.

	Beverly moves over to Worf.

					BEVERLY
			Let's take a look at that
			shoulder...

	Troi ENTERS the Sickbay.

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT ONE      6.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Lieutenant Aster is survived by
			a son, Jeremy. Twelve years old.

					PICARD
			What about his father?

					TROI
			He is also deceased, Captain.

	Picard and Beverly exchange a glance.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			His only living relatives are an
			aunt and uncle residing on Earth.

					PICARD
			Where is the boy now?

					TROI
			In class. I've alerted the
			teacher to expect us.

	Picard acknowledges. He glances at Beverly, who is
	still troubled by the loss of a patient, but can
	identify with the Captain's unpleasant task. Picard
	and Troi then turn and prepare to leave the Sickbay.

					WORF
			Captain.

	Worf swings off the biobed.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			I must accompany you. I commanded
			the Away Team.

					PICARD
			I appreciate the offer but this
			is my responsibility.

	Worf acknowledges, unhappily...

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE      7.

6    CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
			Go to your quarters. Rest.
			You're relieved of duty for
			twenty-four hours.

	Worf opens his mouth.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			That's an order.

	Worf EXITS. Picard keys his insignia on their way out.

6A   INT. CORRIDOR

					PICARD
			Picard to Bridge.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			Assign Commander La Forge to lead
			another Away Team to the digsite.
			I want to know why this
			happened...

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker at Command. Wesley at Conn, Data at Ops,
	Supernumerary at tactical.

					RIKER
			Yes, Captain.

	And pull back to include Wes in the foreground.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I will be with Counselor Troi and
			young Jeremy Aster.

					RIKER
				(with sympathy)
			I understand. Riker out.

	Wes exchanges a glance with Riker. A sad memory --

					WESLEY
			He had to do the same thing for
			me.

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE      8.

7    CONTINUED:

	Riker nods, he knows.

					RIKER
			Do you know Jeremy well?

					WESLEY
				(shakes his head)
			But I know what it'll be like for
			him.

					RIKER
			It's part of life in Starfleet,
			Wesley.

					WESLEY
				(acknowledges)
			They're very careful to prepare
			us for... anything. Still...

					RIKER
			I know.

					WESLEY
			How can you ever get used to
			it... to telling them... ?

					RIKER
				(softly)
			You hope you never do.

	Data has been listening with interest to this exchange.

									CUT TO:

8
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9

10   INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	The room is very dark. Worf is dressed in an elaborate
	Klingon robe and sash. A strange, twisted, massive
	candle burns on the desk before him.

	He studies the candle with painful eyes for several
	beats and then hangs his head with shame. He reaches
	out very deliberately, and snuffs the candle with the
	flat side of a knife blade. Darkness.

									CUT TO:

      STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT ONE      9.

10A  INT. TURBOLIFT

	Troi and Picard. She senses his frustration.

					TROI
			I sense the weight of this duty
			on you, Captain...

	Picard begins to deny it, but then, frustrated --

					PICARD
			I really wonder...

	He's almost letting his feelings show, which is not
	at all comfortable for him. He stops the Turbolift
	in mid-trip...

					PICARD
				(to computer)
			Halt.

	The Turbolift stops...

					PICARD
			I've always believed that carrying
			children on a starship... it's a
			questionable policy.

	She listens, gives him room...

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Serving on a starship means
			accepting certain risks and
			dangers. But did Jeremy Aster
			make that choice?

					TROI
			Death and loss are an integral
			part of life everywhere. Leaving
			the boy on Earth would not have
			protected him from that.

					PICARD
			No, but Earth is not likely to
			be ordered to the Neutral Zone
			to repel a Romulan attack...
				(beat, softer)
			It was my command which sent his
			mother to her death. She
			understood her mission and my
			duty. Will he?

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT ONE     10.

10A  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			In time. With help.
				(beat)
			Ensign Crusher does.

	A beat. He glances at her and perhaps we sense that
	Picard wonders if Wesley really ever has come to an
	understanding since they have both avoided the subject.
	In response to that feeling, re-emphasizing --

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Yes, he does. And so will Jeremy.

	And she is doing her job for the Captain now...
	easing, but not closing, a lingering issue for him.

					PICARD
				(to computer)
			Resume.

11   OMITTED

12   INT. CLASSROOM

	Picard and Troi ENTER. The classroom is warm, inviting
	and is crammed with plants, computers, antique books,
	and myriad games from across the Federation. TWO
	TEACHERS are working with SEVERAL STUDENTS in two study
	groups.

	In one group, the age of the students run from roughly
	8 to 13, and they are discussing a particular problem
	on a computer display screen around which they are all
	clustered. In the B.G., is the other study group
	studying other instruction devices. As Picard and Troi
	enter, the students look up in surprise and several
	point at the seldom-seen Captain of their ship.
	Conversation dies to a whisper. The nearest teacher
	hates like hell what his student is about to endure,
	but he stands and crosses to JEREMY ASTER.

					TEACHER
			Jeremy, the Captain needs to talk
			with you.

	The boy's eyes go wide at this summons from the
	Captain. He is about twelve years old and has a quiet,
	sensitive look about him, with tousled black hair and
	deep-set eyes.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT ONE     10A.

12   CONTINUED:

	The other children look at him with reactions ranging
	from jealousy to fear. He walks forward with his
	teacher's arm around his shoulders.

					JEREMY
			I'm Jeremy, sir.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT ONE     11.

12   CONTINUED: (3)

	Picard looks down at this innocent young face... the
	eyes of a twelve year old.

					TEACHER
				(indicates)
			My office is over there,
			Captain...

	Picard acknowledges. The teacher indicates the way.
	Troi puts her arm around the boy and the trio walks
	out of the room.

13   OMITTED

13A  INT. TEACHER'S OFFICE (FROM SCENE 13)

	Troi has her hands on Jeremy's shoulders to offer the
	support of physical contact.

					PICARD
			Jeremy, it is my sad duty to tell
			you that your mother has died.

	And whatever our expectations might have been, we can
	throw them away. This is a 24th century child. He is
	a good soldier, uniquely mature. Prepared by experts
	to cope with the worst circumstances. There is no tear
	shed.

					JEREMY
			How, sir?

					PICARD
			An explosive device at the mission
			site. She died instantly.

					JEREMY
			I understand.

	Troi drops to one knee to be at his level...

					TROI
			I know your mother loved you very
			much, Jeremy.

	He nods. A silence.

       STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT ONE     12        

13A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I've been told... you've also lost
			your father.

					JEREMY
			Yessir. Five years ago. From
			a Rushton Infection. I'm alone
			now, sir.

	And Picard may wonder just how 'mature' any of us could
	be in this circumstance. But whatever is going on
	inside, the boy does not reveal it.

					PICARD
				(softly)
			No one is alone on the starship
			Enterprise, Jeremy. No one.

	As the boy and Picard look in each other's eyes...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     13.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in orbit around the planet.

15   OMITTED

16   INT. ASTER QUARTERS

	Troi and Jeremy. Troi is seated, watching Jeremy with
	that cool serenity which is so much a part of her
	nature. He doesn't quite know what to do with himself.
	But throughout the scene there is a repressed anger
	in the boy. (NOTE: This is a significant change...
	Even though the dialogue may be similar, the attitude
	behind must reflect unfocused anger that he is
	unwilling to touch.)

					JEREMY
			I really ought to get back to
			class... if I get behind...

	Bringing the focus back --

					TROI
			I'm sure your mom wanted you to
			do well in school. Wasn't she
			a teacher on Earth?

					JEREMY
				(acknowledges)
			She taught exo-archeology.

					TROI
			Why did she sign on the
			Enterprise?

					JEREMY
			She said she wanted to see the
			galaxy with her own eyes.

					TROI
			Was she happy doing that?

					JEREMY
				(trace of bitterness.)
			Yeah. Real happy.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     14.

16   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Did she ever tell you there was
			a chance this might happen
			someday?

					JEREMY
			Yes.

	He moves away from her, seems drawn to the computer
	terminal on his desk. He is completely unaware he is
	doing this, but Troi has spotted the motion.

					TROI
			It might help if we talked about
			how you're feeling.

	Curt --

					JEREMY
			You're a Betazoid. You know how
			I feel.

					TROI
				(conversationally)
			When my father died we were living
			on Betazed. My mother and all
			her people are telepathic. I kept
			wanting to talk about my father,
			and they kept pulling my thoughts
			out of my head before I could say
			the words. It made me very angry.

					JEREMY
				(curious despite
				 himself)
			Why?

					TROI
			I needed to say them out loud.
			I was confused about why he went
			away. Was it me -- something I
			had done. I felt that if I could
			just say the words he would
			somehow know how much I loved him
			and missed him.

	She looks at him.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     15.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
				(continuing)
			I thought you might feel the same
			way.

					JEREMY
				(avoiding his
				 feelings)
			She just had to do her job. I
			understand that.

					TROI
			Did she talk to you about her
			mission before she left?

					JEREMY
			She told me about the ruins.
				(a beat, softer)
			She always made it like a story
			book.

	He's back at the computer.

					TROI
			Why do you keep going over to the
			terminal?

					JEREMY
				(beat)
			No reason.

	A long beat.

					JEREMY
				(continuing)
			It's nothing. I broke it
			yesterday.

					TROI
				(studies him a beat)
			Was your mother angry when you
			broke it?

	He nods.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Was she still angry when she left?

	He doesn't acknowledge, but obviously she was.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     16.

16   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Jeremy, did that broken terminal
			cause the accident?

					JEREMY
			No.

					TROI
			Did you cause the accident?

					JEREMY
			No. I just never had a chance
			to tell her I fixed it.

					TROI
			Jeremy, if your mother were here
			right now, would she forgive you?

	Jeremy swallows hard. Still no tears. He nods his
	head, yes, sighs a deep breath. Troi knows that's a
	big step for now.

					TROI
				(standing; continuing)
			I want you to have some time
			alone for a little while. I'll
			come back when you're ready to
			talk again.

					JEREMY
			How will you know?

	Troi crosses to the boy, hugs him lightly, then still
	holding him in the circle of her arms she smiles down
	at him and says,

					TROI
			This time I will use my Betazoid
			sense, and I'll know.

	His eyes say he's beginning to appreciate her. Troi
	EXITS.

17
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17B

17C  INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Riker is seated at a table. He stares out at the
	stars. There is a drink in front of him.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT TWO     17.

17C  CONTINUED:

	SIX OTHER PEOPLE and a BARTENDER are also present.
	Data crosses to Riker. The Commander looks up.

					DATA
			Excuse me. Am I intruding?

					RIKER
			No, sit down.

	There is a curious subtext to his question --

					DATA
			How well did you know Lieutenant
			Aster?

					RIKER
			We spent some time together. Not
			very well.

	A beat, Data waits for more... his face is very
	inquisitive. Off his look --

					RIKER
			How well did you know her?

					DATA
			Why do you ask?

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Well... I mean you just asked me...

					DATA
			But why do you ask the question?
			I have been asked several times
			to define 'how well I knew
			Lieutenant Aster' since her death.
			And I heard you ask Wesley on the
			Bridge if he knew Jeremy well.
				(beat)
			Does the question of familiarity
			have some bearing on death?

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			Do you remember how we all felt
			when Tasha died?

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT TWO     18.

17C  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			I do not sense the same feelings
			of... absence... that I associate
			with Lieutenant Yar... although
			I cannot say precisely why...

					RIKER
			That's just human nature, Data.

					DATA
			Human nature, sir?

					RIKER
			We feel a loss more intensely
			when it's a friend.

					DATA
			But should not the feelings be
			just as deep regardless of who
			has died?

	Riker thinks this over before answering.

					RIKER
			Maybe they should, Data. Maybe
			if we felt the loss of any life
			as keenly as we felt the death
			of those close to us, our history
			would've been a lot less bloody.

	Data considers this as...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			La Forge to Riker...

					RIKER
			You're back, Geordi...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Yessir, and we've brought back
			a souvenier...

17D  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Geordi giving his report to Picard and Riker. He has
	brought back another explosive device... Data studies
	it.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT TWO     18A.

17D  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Five more just like it... all
			identical to the one that killed
			Lieutenant Aster...

					DATA
			They employ a subspace proximity
			detonator. A normal tricorder
			would never detect it.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT TWO     19.

17D  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			How long would you say they've
			been there, Data?

					DATA
			It comes from the time of the
			Koinonian Wars, Captain...

					RIKER
			Did you find them all, Geordi?

					GEORDI
			Yeah. But...
				(off their looks)
			Well, they were all sort of...
			left there to be found.

					PICARD
			Left by whom? There are no
			indications of life on this
			planet.

					GEORDI
			I don't know, Captain... but it
			was pretty obvious that they'd
			been recently pulled out of the
			ground and defused.

	Off their reactions...

									CUT TO:

18   INT. CORRIDOR

	Troi is walking, head down, very thoughtful. Worf is
	coming from the other direction. He sees her, checks,
	and almost heads down another branching corridor. But
	Troi senses him and looks up.

					TROI
			Worf!

	The Klingon stops, but he's clearly uncomfortable.

					WORF
				(formally)
			Counselor.

	There is an uneasy silence.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT TWO     20.

18   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I can understand that you don't
			want to talk about what happened.

	Worf glances around the corridor, and Troi understands
	his reticence in such a public place. She looks around
	and motions to a small room. Worf, with great dignity,
	follows her inside.

19   INT. COMPUTER ROOM

	The room is dimly lit and only Worf and Troi are here
	at present.

					WORF
			I have made my report to the
			Captain.

					TROI
			I'm more interested in how you
			feel about what happened.
				(a beat)
			And right now I sense great anger.

	Worf stiffens and only confirms Troi's perception.

					WORF
			I cannot seek revenge against
			an enemy who turned to dust
			centuries ago.

	Troi merely waits. Her attitude is clam and quiet.
	She is making no judgments.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Her death was senseless. The last
			victim of a forgotten war.

					TROI
			Go on.

	Her eyes are locked with Worf's, she is very still,
	helping him to speak, but applying no pressure.

					WORF
			There is no more to be said.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT TWO     21.

19   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			A person has died while under your
			command. It may happen again.
			If you cannot learn to release
			the anger and the guilt, to talk
			about it...

					WORF
			A leader must stand alone. As
			Captain Picard does.

					TROI
				(a little sharply)
			Captain Picard talks to me.

	A beat. Worf realizes he cannot get off the hook here.
	But this "sharing feelings" is as alien a concept as he
	will ever encounter. Reluctantly --

					WORF
			Then may I seek your counsel about
			my plan to make the R'uustai with
			the boy...

	And she's caught off guard by something so... well,
	Klingon-intense...

					TROI
			The Bonding.

	And her reaction is exactly what he feared. Already he
	hates this --

					WORF
			It is my right.

					TROI
			It's a very generous offer, but
			he's not a Klingon child. He has
			different sensibilities.

					WORF
			He is an orphan. I am an orphan.
			He will understand.

	A long beat. And that is as close as Worf gets to
	exposing his feelings. And she appreciates that.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     21A.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Right now, there isn't much he
			can understand, Worf. He's
			holding all his feelings inside...
				(beat)
			Children often feel they must be
			true to the memory of a lost
			parent.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT TWO     22.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI (Cont'd)
			If you offer affection to them
			too soon they can feel guilty
			returning that affection. As
			if they're betraying the love they
			feel for the parent.

					WORF
			I only wish to honor his mother.

					TROI
			I know. And I understand this
			means a great deal to you. But
			you must be prepared, Worf... he
			is very angry too, but his anger
			is deep inside him... When he
			finally touches it, it will strike
			out in many directions...
			including yours.
				(a beat)
			Talk with him. Be with him. But
			do not rush this. When he is
			ready, we will know.

	Worf acknowleges and proceeds on his way, and Troi
	watches him.

									CUT TO:

20
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22

22A  INT. ASTER QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Jeremy is curled up on the sofa looking at a hand held
	screen with a home video of him and his mother together
	at home on Earth... his face is thoughtful, reflective,
	not in pain. There is a CHIME. He goes to the door,
	touches the panel and it opens to reveal Worf.

					WORF
			Jeremy Aster, I am Lieutenant
			Worf. May I enter?

	Worf ENTERS... he wants desperately to do the right
	thing... but is now aware of Troi's concerns. The boy
	stares coldly at him... But the anger is all
	repressed, not overt.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     22A.

22A  CONTINUED:

					JEREMY
			You were in command of the Away
			Team.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     23.

22A  CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Yes. I was with Lieutenant Aster,
			your mother, when she died.
				(guilty)
			Her death lies between us. It
			is my hope...that...someday...
			it can also bind us.

	Jeremy doesn't know what that means, it's just another
	nice sounding 'I'm sorry.'

					JEREMY
				(with an attitude)
			You're a Klingon, aren't you?

	Worf doesn't know how to take that exactly...

					WORF
			Yes.

					JEREMY
			We studied Klingons in school.

					WORF
			What do they teach you about us?

					JEREMY
			You used to be our enemies.

	Worf acknowledges, tries to say something meaningful
	to the boy...

					WORF
			Do they teach you that every
			Klingon hopes to die in the line
			of duty as your mother did?

	Jeremy just looks at him, refusing to connect.

					WORF
			In my tradition, we do not grieve
			the loss of the body... we
			celebrate the releasing of the
			spirit.

	Jeremy looks at the imposing figure... confident, you
	can't tell me anything I don't already know --

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     23A.

22A  CONTINUED: (3)

					JEREMY
			I understand death. They teach
			us all about it.

	Worf studies the twelve-year-old for a long beat.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT TWO     24.

22A  CONTINUED: (4)

					WORF
			Jeremy Aster, we may both
			understand it, but we must bring
			meaning to your mother's death.
				(beat)
			Perhaps we can do it together.

	Jeremy's reaction suggests he doesn't see how...

22B
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22C

22D  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	The Captain is going over status reports on the
	computer screen as the DOORBELL RINGS.

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door slides open and Troi stands there...

					PICARD
			Counselor. How is the boy?

					TROI
			He is being very brave.

					PICARD
			Good.

					TROI
			No. He'll have to get past brave.
			He is a very angry boy... He
			must learn to express that anger
			before he can really say good-bye
			to his mother.

	She sits.

					PICARD
			How can we help?

					TROI
			I've asked Beverly if we might
			get Wesley to talk to Jeremy about
			his father's death...

	Picard acknowledges.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT TWO     24A.

22D  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			The one unusual element is Worf.

					PICARD
			Oh?

					TROI
			In many ways he is suffering as
			badly as the boy. He wishes to
			involve Jeremy in a Klingon
			ceremony called the R'uustai...
			the bonding...

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT TWO     25.

22D  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I know it.
				(thoughtful)
			Perhaps it would be a comfort to
			both your patients, Counselor.

					TROI
			I don't think the boy would accept
			Worf right now. Later, perhaps.
			But it will have to be handled
			most delicately.

					PICARD
			As you always do.

	Picard pauses, and looks at Troi with appreciation.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I break the unpleasant news and
			my responsibility ends. You have
			to stay with them through the
			entire grieving process.

					TROI
			We find many different ways to
			deal with our pain, but over the
			years, I've discovered it is in
			our joy that the uniqueness of
			each individual is revealed. If
			I can help a person back to a
			state of joy... well, my role has
			its rewards.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we're picking up an
			energy field on the planet's
			surface...

22E  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	As Picard and Troi ENTER...

					PICARD
			Location?

					RIKER
			Two kilometers north of the Away
			Team's beamdown point.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT TWO     26.

22E  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Indeed.
				(to Data)
			Full scan.

	Data works his console.

					DATA
			Inconclusive, Captain.

					TROI
			Sir, I sense a... presence on the
			planet. Very vague.

					PICARD
			A life form?

					TROI
			I can't be sure... the emotions
			of the crew are particularly
			strong right now and it's
			difficult to filter them out.

					PICARD
			Data, scan analysis on Main
			Viewer...

	As Data works...

22F  INT. DOCTOR CRUSHER'S OFFICE

	Wesley ENTERS. Beverly is at her desk, working.

					BEVERLY
			Hi.

					WESLEY
				(a litle glum)
			Hi.

	He sort of plops down... something on his mind, not
	necessarily about to talk about it. She continues her
	work, talks without making eye contact...

					BEVERLY
			Troi stopped by a little while
			ago. She was wondering if you
			might be willing to talk to Jeremy
			Aster at some point.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT TWO     27.

2F   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(uncomfortable)
			Me? What for?

	She looks up.

					BEVERLY
			Because of your Dad.

	Wesley frowns... he's already been revisiting those
	memories today.

					WESLEY
			What would I tell him?

					BEVERLY
			It would help him to talk with
			someone who's gone through this.

	Wesley sighs, would rather not... how do I get out of
	this?

					BEVERLY
			We had each other, Wes... he
			doesn't have anyone to lean on
			now... and he might be more
			comfortable talking about it with
			someone who's not much older...

					WESLEY
				(interrupting, don't
				 bug me)
			Okay. Let me think about it.

					BEVERLY
				(beat)
			Okay.

	A long beat.

					WESLEY
			You ever think about him, Mom?

					BEVERLY
			Your father?
				(she nods)
			Sure, I do.

	A long beat. And this is hard on Wesley...

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT TWO     28.

22F  CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Sometimes I can't quite remember
			his face... it scares me.

	Beverly studies him...

					BEVERLY
			That happens to all of us, Wes...
				(beat; honest)
			Sometimes I can't get his face out
			of my mind.

					WESLEY
				(nods)
			Today... it's like I can see it
			all as clearly as if it were
			yesterday... the way he looked
			when he hugged me good-bye...
			Captain Picard's eyes when he
			came to tell us...

	Their eyes meet. A tear slides down his cheek. She
	comes over and they hold each other.

									CUT TO:

22G  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - (OPTICAL) (PREVIOUSLY 22A)

	As before. On the viewscreen is a graphic analysis
	of the energy form they're tracking on the planet...

					RIKER
			Data, run comparison with known
			phenomena.

					DATA
				(works his station)
			The pattern has no exact match
			in Federation records.

					PICARD
			Is it alive?

					DATA
			A possibility.

	And Troi just watches it... slow push in on her....

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT TWO     29.

22G  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Captain, I'm getting an unusual
			magnetic flux reading from the
			anti-matter containment pods.

	... to an extreme closeup of Troi ending as she senses
	something new, something extreme as she murmers...

					TROI
			My God.

									CUT TO:

23   INT. ASTER QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Jeremy is seated at the desk once again studying the
	moving picture of him and his mother. He senses
	movement from a hallway behind him, turns to see the
	arrival of MARLA ASTER. Jeremy's eyes go wide.

					JEREMY
			Mom!

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT THREE    30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

24   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The starship is still cruising serenely in orbit.

25
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30

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before. Riker and Picard have moved to join Geordi
	at the Engineering station, studying the odd
	readings...

					GEORDI
			All systems are functioning
			normally -- still, there's a
			fluctuation in the containment
			field. I can't account for it.

					RIKER
			Data, is it related in some way
			to the energy field on the planet?

	And Troi is still getting those radical vibes...

					TROI
				(sotto voce)
			Captain...

					DATA
			There is a beam of highly charged
			particles emanating from the
			planet...

					TROI
			Captain, there is a presence
			aboard the Enterprise.

	Reactions.

					PICARD
			An alien presence... ?

	She doesn't know...

					RIKER
			No intruder noted by the ship's
			sensors, Captain...

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT THREE    31.

31   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			A presence...

	Beginning behind the above --

					RIKER
			Security, all decks... yellow
			alert... possible intruder...

	On Troi trying to come to grips with her senses...

									CUT TO:

31A  INT. ASTER QUARTERS

	Jeremy stares with bewilderment up at his mother.
	Marla Aster reaches out to brush a hand across Jeremy's
	hair. Jeremy reflexively backs away.

					JEREMY
			They said you were dead.

					MARLA
			There was a mistake. It's okay.

	Jeremy is confused. He's yearning to accept this, but
	still he holds back.

					JEREMY
			But there was an explosion... you
			were hurt.

					MARLA
			Jeremy, I'm not hurt. I'm fine.
			You mustn't think any more about
			it.

	She moves to him. He backs away from her.

					MARLA
			The important thing is, I'll never
			leave you again.

	She smiles at him, crosses to the desk.

					MARLA
				(continuing)
			Oh, I see you fixed the terminal.

					JEREMY
			Just after you. you left.

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT THREE    32.

31A  CONTINUED:

					MARLA
			I'm sorry I got so angry about
			that. I'm really proud of you
			-- you fixed it without even
			being asked.

	This woman is damned convincing. But Jeremy is still
	reluctant to accept her. Marla extends her hand.

	Slowly, cautiously, Jeremy reaches out, touches Marla's
	hand. It's warm and real. Jeremy's surprised. He
	gazes at Marla -- he desperately wants this to be his
	mother.

					MARLA
				(warm smile)
			I think somebody needs a hug.

	And that does it. Jeremy gives himself up to the
	fantasy, buries himself in his mother's arms, and for
	the first time since the accident, SOBS softly. Marla
	comforts him, strokes his head. Everything's all right
	now.

	After a long beat, Marla pulls back, takes Jeremy's
	hand.

					MARLA
			We have to go now.

					JEREMY
			Where?

					MARLA
			To the planet. That's where we're
			going to live now.

					JEREMY
				(confused again)
			We're not going to stay on the
			Enterprise any more?

					MARLA
			No.
				(a beat)
			We're going to live in a home just
			like we used to on Earth.

	Jeremy's not sure about this, but Marla's warmth and
	serenity allay his doubts:

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT THREE    33.

31A  CONTINUED: (2)

					MARLA
				(continuing)
			You'll see. I promise.

	There is a CHIME. Jeremy moves to the door, opens it
	to reveal Worf... Jeremy is excited. (There is no
	repressed anger any more.)

					JEREMY
			Lieutenant Worf... did they tell
			you? It was a mistake.

	Worf reacts to the boy's glee, then as he steps in, is
	blown away as ?? sees Marla smiling at him...

					JEREMY
				(continuing)
			She didn't die. She's alive.

	As the boy moves to her...

					WORF
			Jeremy, come here...

					MARLA
			Lieutenant Worf, it's all right.
			I'm here for the boy.

	Worf starts to pull his phaser, and doesn't know what
	the hell to do with it... even he has to wonder a moment
	- is it Marla Aster? He touches his insignia.

					WORF
			Lieutenant Worf to Captain Picard.

									CUT TO:

32   OMITTED

33   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					PICARD
			Go ahead.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Aster is in her
			quarters.

	Exchanged looks.

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT THREE    34.

33   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Repeat, Worf... ?

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Aster. She's here.
			In her quarters. With the boy.

	Reactions. Picard and Troi exchange a look.

					PICARD
			Do not provoke her or interfere
			in any way until I arrive.
			Picard out.
				(to Riker)
			Have security moving that way but
			tell them to keep their distance.
			You have the Bridge. Counselor...

	Troi's already out of her chair. She and Picard EXIT.

									CUT TO:

33A  INT. ASTER QUARTERS

	Marla looks calmly at Worf.

					MARLA
			There's nothing to worry about.
			I'm going to take care of Jeremy
			and make him happy.
				(to Jeremy)
			It's time to go.

					WORF
			Where are you taking the child?

					JEREMY
			To the planet.

	Marla smiles a winning smile at Jeremy:

					MARLA
			Come on, Jeremy.

	Jeremy dutifully leaves Worf, joins Marla, takes her
	hand. Together they EXIT followed by Worf, who keys
	his insignia...

					WORF
			Worf to Picard, they're leaving
			their quarters...

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT THREE    35.

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35

36   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf follows Marla and Jeremy down the corridor.
	Security men arriving do not interfere, exchange
	glances with Worf, trail...

					WORF
				(keys insignia)
			Captain, I believe we're headed
			for Transporter Room Three.

36A  INT. TURBOLIFT

	Picard and Troi moving quickly...

					PICARD
			We're on our way.

									CUT TO:

37   OMITTED

38   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien is making adjustments to the transporter side
	panels. He is running a monitor over the circuits and
	comparing readings. The DOOR OPENS and Marla, Jeremy,
	and Worf ENTER.

	O'Brien reacts to the presence of a dead woman in his
	transporter room. Looks to Worf. Marla smiles sunnily
	at the Transporter Chief.

					MARLA
			Chief O'Brien, Jeremy and I are
			going down to the surface.

	Marla and Jeremy cross to the platform. Jeremy lets
	go of Marla's hand so they can stand on separate pads.

	The DOORS OPEN. In the corridor are Picard, Troi, and
	two SECURITY PERSONNEL; Picard motions for the Security
	Personnel to remain in the corridor as he and Troi
	ENTER. Picard gives Marla a hard look.

					PICARD
			Who are you?

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT THREE     36.

38   CONTINUED:

					MARLA
			I'm Marla Aster...

					JEREMY
				(you know)
			It's my mother, Captain... She's
			alive.

	Picard glances with concern at Jeremy.

					PICARD
				(to Marla)
			What do you want?

					MARLA
			To take my child down to the
			planet.

					PICARD
			I cannot permit that. This child
			is my responsibility.

	Marla truly can't fathom why these people are making
	such a big deal out of nothing. Jeremy is confused and
	not at all clear what is going on...

					MARLA
			I'm here to care for him. He
			needs me. Why do you resist?

					PICARD
			Because I don't know who -- or
			what -- you are.

					JEREMY
			Can't you see who she is?

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT THREE    36A.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Jeremy, she appears to be your
			mother, but she is not.

					JEREMY
			What do you mean?

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/23/89 - ACT THREE    37.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

	Jeremy looks to his mother...

					MARLA
			You're confusing the boy...

	Picard glances at Worf, who has moved casually towards
	the Transporter pads... He takes the boy and pulls him
	away from his mother...

					JEREMY
			Wait...

	He struggles, behind him, Marla's at a total loss...

					JEREMY
				(continuing)
			No...stop...

	Behind him, she suddenly VANISHES. Jeremy turns and
	she's gone...

					JEREMY
			Mon...Mom...

					TROI
			Jeremy...

					JEREMY
			NO...

	As Troi escorts him out... off Picard and Worf's
	expressions:

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40
									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FOUR     38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

41   OMITTED

42   INT. CORRIDOR

	Troi and Jeremy walking together. The boy is angry,
	frightened and sad, completely disoriented.

					JEREMY
			What did you do to her?

					TROI
			Jeremy, I don't know what that
			was, but it was not your mother.

					JEREMY
			You saw her... She was here...

					TROI
			Your mother is dead.

					JEREMY
			I touched her. She was real.

					TROI
			Why would your real mother want
			you to go to the planet. There's
			nothing there but rocks and
			dust...

	And Jeremy knows his real mother wouldn't do that...
	but still, it was her... they have reached the Aster
	quarters. Troi keys the door, and they ENTER.

43   INT. EARTH HOME (OPTICAL)

	And Troi takes an involuntary step back for it is no
	longer the Enterprise stateroom. They are standing
	in the front room of the Aster home on Earth... as we
	saw it in the video...

	Outside, through an open window, they HEAR the shouts
	and laughter of children, the barking of a dog. A cat
	sleeps on the sofa. There's a grandfather clock.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FOUR     39.

43   CONTINUED:

					JEREMY
			It's my house. My house on Earth.

	Marla ENTERS from the back of the house.

					MARLA
			Exactly the way it was... remember,
			Jeremy?

					JEREMY
			But how did you do it?

	Marla smiles...

					MARLA
			Does it matter?

					TROI
			Yes. It matters.

	She looks at Troi. Marla is very friendly --

					MARLA
			I am trying to understand your
			resistance. You spoke of rocks
			and dust on the planet? I decided
			to show what awaits us there.

					TROI
			Why would you create this fantasy?

					MARLA
				(can't you understand?)
			It's his home.
				(holding out a hand to
				 Jeremy)
			And it makes you happy, doesn't
			it?

	Jeremy is beyond words. Is she for real or not...
	He knows now, in his heart, she isn't... But it's so
	nice to be "home."

					TROI
			But it's not real.

					MARLA
			Isn't it? Jeremy, isn't that
			really Patches?

	Jeremy moves to the cat who looks up and meows at
	him... climbs into his arms. Jeremy reacts.

     STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT FOUR     40.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					JEREMY
			He knows me. It's him.

	The cat was sleeping on a blanket on the sofa.

					MARLA
			Look -- your blanket...

	Jeremy looks at it, touches it. It is his blanket. He
	reacts as the grandfather clock strikes a chime
	twice... clearly he recognizes the sound of the clock.

					JEREMY
			It's real. It's all real.

					TROI
			Jeremy, it's not. Could your
			real mother make all this appear?

	He knows she could not, but he wants so much to
	believe.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			You must not stay here.

	Troi holds out her hand.

					TROI
			Come with me.

	Jeremy looks at the Betazoid, at Marla, at the room.
	Shakes his head.

					JEREMY
				(very softly)
			I can't.

									TIME CUT TO:

43A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Is the boy in any danger?

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			I don't think so. She seems to
			want to help Jeremy.

    STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FOUR    40A.

43A  CONTINUED:

	And WIDEN to see Riker, Worf, Data, Beverly, Wesley
	and Geordi at their various stations.

					PICARD
			Help him?

									INTERCUT:

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT FOUR         41.

44   OMITTED

44A  INT. EARTH HOME (INTERCUT WITH SCENE 44B)

	Troi off to the side... in the background, the mother
	doll and Jeremy are dangling a piece of string for the
	cat... playing with it...

             TROI                      MARLA
   By easing his pain. She       (background)
   seems very confused by     Look at him. Look how
   our resistance, Captain.   he tries to catch it...

                                      JEREMY
                                 (background)
                              Maybe he thinks it's a
                              mouse's tail.

					PICARD
			Troi, would it be wise to remove
			Jeremy from his quarters?

					TROI
			He does not want to leave. I
			would not recommend taking him
			by force.

					RIKER
			She offers him everything. All
			we offer is the cold reality of
			his mother's death.

					BEVERLY
			What would you choose? If someone
			came along and offered to give
			you back your mother...
				(toware Wesley)
			... your father...
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FOUR         42.

44A  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY (Cont'd)
			... your... husband... would any
			of us say no so easily?

	A beat. Picard sighs. To Troi --

					PICARD
			Remain in the cabin with them,
			Counselor. We're going to try
			to put an end to this from here...

					TROI
			Understood.

	He signs off.

44B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			Mister Data, can we determine for
			certain the energy source from
			the planet is powering this
			creation?

					DATA
			The beam from the planet is
			clearly tapping into the ship's
			anti-matter, Captain...

					GEORDI
			I'd say it's running the
			manifestation off our own energy.

					PICARD
			So there are limits to her
			power...

					RIKER
				(nods)
			That's why she needs the
			Transporter to get the boy off
			the ship.

	Picard pauses and considers.

					PICARD
			So how do we cut the puppet's
			strings?

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FOUR         43.

44B  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			By increasing the shield harmonics
			to match our antimatter
			containment fields, it is almost
			certain that the beam would be
			severed.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Troi, stand by...

									CUT TO:

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45

46   INT. EARTH HOME (OPTICAL)

	The fantasy is up and running. Marla and Jeremy are
	still seated with the cat... Troi moves to them...

					TROI
			Jeremy, it's time for this to
			end... You know it's not real
			and it is over now...

					MARLA
			I'm not going to leave you,
			Jeremy. Ever again.

	Jeremy looks with hurt and confusion from one woman
	to the other.

					TROI
			Jeremy, I won't lie to you or
			trick you.

					MARLA
			Jeremy we'll be happy together
			as soon as...

	She and the fantasy VANISH. Jeremy looks at the space
	where she was and knows that his mother and the
	wonderful dream is really gone. He says very softly,

					JEREMY
			No...

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FOUR         44.

46   CONTINUED:

	As Troi moves to comfort him...

									CUT TO:

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					GEORDI
			Anti-matter containment pods
			reading nominal...

					DATA
			The shields have severed the beam.

	Data studies something on his console.

					DATA
			Captain, the energy field...

48   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN - (OPTICAL)

	The ghost-like blanket has gathered into a glowing
	circular mass.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, take us out of...

	Before he can finish...

49   OMITTED

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The energy form flashes across space and instantly
	penetrates the ship.

									CUT TO:

51
thru	OMITTED
52

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The ship is rocked by the explosive arrival of the
	energy. Red alert begins to sound.

									CUT TO:

          STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT FOUR         45.

53AA	INT. CORRIDOR - NEAR TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The energy mass move down the hallway and into

53A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien goggles at the glowing energy form which has
	appeared in the room. After a beat...

					O'BRIEN
			Alien intruder. Transporter Room
			Three. Security alert. Alien...

	The form zaps at him, forcing him away from the
	console.

									INTERCUT:

53B  OMITTED

53C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
				(to com)
			Security to Transporter Room
			Three...

	Picard on the move...

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf, Commander La
			Forge with me... Number One you
			have the Bridge.

53D  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM/CORRIDOR - (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien is being driven out of the room by the force.
	Two security guards arrive. They are flung back. One
	of them fires his phaser, but it has no effect. The
	energy force zips back into the Transporter Room.

									CUT TO:

53E  INT. ASTER QUARTERS/EARTH HOME (OPTICAL)

	Troi is comforting Jeremy when Marla and the Earth
	Home MATERIALIZE, and judging from ??e expression with
	which she favors Troi she is not happy.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FOUR         46.

53E  CONTINUED:

	She brushes past the Betazoid, moves to Jeremy and
	takes his hand. He's scared, confused...

					MARLA
			Come, Jeremy, we will not let them
			separate us again. We are going
			home.

	Off Troi's reaction as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/24/89 - ACT FIVE         47.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:
54
thru	OMITTED
66

67   INT. TURBOLIFT

	with Picard, Geordi and Worf... red alert sounding.

					TROI'S COM VOICE
				(urgently)
			Captain, the image is back --
			she's trying to take Jeremy off
			the ship again.

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Acknowledged.

					GEORDI
				(keys insignia)
			Engineering, this is La Forge.
			Shut down power to all
			Transporters. I'm on my way...

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf, to Transporter
			Room Three.

	They split up as they EXIT the Turbolift.

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Bridge, seal off deck eight,
			corridors A and B.

68   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data working the console...

					DATA
			Engaging force fields, Captain.
			Transporters are down.

69   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The energy force is still there reacting as the power
	goes off, -- darting from component to component --
	as Worf arrives, it bolts past him...

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT FIVE         48.

69   CONTINUED:

	Worf checks on O'Brien and the security men who are
	okay.

					WORF
			Energy force has left Transporter
			Room Three... security alert, all
			decks...

69A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			La Forge, the intruder may try
			to reinstate Transporter power.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Understood, Commander...

70   INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	Just outside Aster's quarters, Marla leads Jeremy out
	as Troi watches by the door. A force field is blocking
	the corridor. She turns to look in the another
	direction. Another force field at the other end of
	the hall is up and has them trapped.

71   ANGLE - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	arrives at the forcefield... touches his insignia.

					PICARD
			Bridge, release security
			forcefield eight - B.

	The forcefield in front of him disappears. For a
	moment, he and the alien Marla study each other.

					PICARD
			How are you, Jeremy? Are you
			frightened?

					JEREMY
			-- no.
				(off his look)
			A little, sir.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE         49.

71   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Of course. These are frightening
			things that are happening. We
			won't let anyone harm you.
				(off-handedly)
			Counselor, why don't you take the
			child to my quarters.

	Troi takes a step toward Jeremy. Marla puts her arm
	around Jeremy's shoulder. Tightly. Possessively.

					MARLA
			No.

	Troi backs off. Ma leads him back into their
	quarters. Picard a?? Troi follow.

72   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi follows the energy form as it moves from console
	to console...

					GEORDI
				(keys insignia)
			It's looking over everything,
			Commander... going to school...
			Let's hope it doesn't blow us
			to Kingdom Come while it's
			figuring out how to blow us to
			Kingdom Come.

	The energy zips into a console...

									INTERCUT:

73   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	The power returns...

					WORF
			Power's back in Transporter Room
			Three...

73A  INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi moves quickly to the controls...

					GEORDI
			By-passing to manual override...
			shutting it down...

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE         50.

73AB	INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	The Transporter goes down again.

					WORF
			Transporter is down again.

73A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Keep it down, Geordi... for as
			long as you can...

74   INT. EARTH HOME (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Troi, Jeremy and Marla.

					MARLA
			It is only a matter of time,
			Captain, before we can power the
			Transporters ourselves...

					PICARD
			We? For whom else do you speak?

	Marla takes a beat to determine how much must be
	explained to these people... finally --

					MARLA
			The accident on the surface was
			caused by a remnant of an old and
			tragic era. Two species once
			shared this world... one of
			energy... and one of matter. The
			physical beings you call the
			Koinonians destroyed themselves
			in unending, bitter wars. The
			surviving lifeforms on this world
			will not tolerate any further
			suffering from that dishonorable
			past. So they have made this
			possible... they have made me
			possible.

					PICARD
			I appreciate your motives. But
			his mother is dead. He must learn
			to live with that.

					MARLA
			I will be every bit his mother.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE        50A.

74   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			But not his mother.

	Jeremy watches them both... confused, trying to choose
	between what he wants and what is real. Picard's mind
	works... he keys his insignia...

					PICARD
			Picard to Lieutenant Worf.

					WORF
			Go ahead, Captain.

					PICARD
			Please escort Ensign Crusher to
			the Aster quarters. Picard out.

	He exchanges a glance with Troi.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE         51.

74   CONTINUED: (2)

					MARLA
			Your philosophy is curious,
			Captain. What is so noble about
			sorrow? I can provide him an
			existance where he will feel no
			pain, no anguish...

					PICARD
			It is at the heart of our very
			nature... to feel pain... and
			joy... that is what makes us what
			we are.

					MARLA
			He is alone now in your world.
			A child alone. How can you know
			he won't be happier with me?

	Picard glances at Jeremy with compassion.

					PICARD
			For a brief moment in time... he
			surely would be. Any of us in
			his place would be.

					TROI
			What would Jeremy do for friends
			in your world?

	Marla glances at Jeremy, considering this...

					MARLA
			He will have any friends he needs.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE         52.

74   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
			And then will you provide for his
			education, his health, his growth?
			A career? A wife?

	Marla considers all this... obviously for the first
	time.

					PICARD
			Yes, it is quite an undertaking
			you're proposing, isn't it?

					MARLA
			It is our duty to make him happy
			again.

					PICARD
			Do you honestly believe he will
			be happy in this total fiction
			you wish to create?

	Off her look which is beginning to show doubt...

					PICARD
			What will be his reason to live?

	And she cannot answer that.

					PICARD
			What you offer is a memory... to
			cherish... but not to live in.
				(beat)
			It is part of our life cycle to
			accept the death of those we love.
			He must deal with grief, not cover
			it or hide from it. We are
			mortal. Our time in this universe
			is finite. It is the lesson every
			human must learn.

	The door opens to reveal Worf and Wesley. Wesley is
	nervous, concerned.

					WESLEY
			Ensign Crusher reporting as
			ordered, sir.

					PICARD
			Come in, Wesley.

	Worf begins to leave... casually --

          STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT FIVE         53.

74   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			... No, stay, Lieutenant.

	Worf comes in and stands at attention in the
	background.

					PICARD
			Wesley lost his father on a
			Starfleet mission when he was
			even younger than you are.

	Jeremy reacts. Marla looks at him with compassion.

					TROI
			Your mother told me you were
			finding it difficult to talk to
			Jeremy. Why?

					WESLEY
			I don't know. I guess... I just
			didn't want to think about it any
			more, you know... all this has
			reminded me so much of that day...

	He shrugs, very uncomfortable. Troi glances at
	Picard... he moves toward Wesley. Playing a role --

					PICARD
			The day I told you your father
			had been killed.

	Wesley acknowledges...

					PICARD
			As I recall, you handled the news
			very well.

					WESLEY
			My parents taught me about the
			dangers of starfleet missions.
			I knew it could happen.

					PICARD
				(probing)
			So you were prepared.

					WESLEY
				(a beat, introspective)
			No, I don't think I was. Not
			really. How could anyone be...
			prepared to hear that his dad
			is... never coming home again.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE         54.

74   CONTINUED: (5)

	Picard acknowledges, of course. To Jeremy --

					WESLEY
			I just tried to be what everybody
			expected me to be. Brave.
			Mature.

					PICARD
			Are you saying you didn't want
			anybody to see how you really
			felt, Wesley?

	And Wesley looks down as the memories sweep across
	him... he looks down, nods. Softly --

					PICARD
			So how did you really feel?

					WESLEY
				(whispers)
			Like somebody kicked me right in
			the brain.

					PICARD
				(gently)
			Somebody?

	Wesley shrugs. Doesn't look at Picard.

					TROI
			Go ahead, Wesley. You've wanted
			to tell him for a long time...

	He looks up at Picard with a tear in his eye.

					WESLEY
			I was angry.
				(long beat)
			At you.

	Of course, Picard knows this... but it's important for
	them as well as Jeremy to get it all out now...

					PICARD
			Why, Wesley? Why were you angry
			with me?

	Wesley backs away from the feelings... he's gone as far
	as he's comfortable... he shrugs... but that's not
	enough...

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE         55.

74   CONTINUED: (6)

					PICARD
			Were you angry because I was the
			one who told you he was dead?

					WESLEY
				(pause)
			No.

					PICARD
			Then why?

	Softly, painfully, outloud for the first time...

					WESLEY
			Because you led the mission. You
			came back. My father didn't.

	Picard acknowledges... moves away as Troi moves in with
	great compassion...

					TROI
			How long were you angry with
			Captain Picard, Wesley?

					WESLEY
			A long time.
				(turns to Picard)
			But not any more. Not even a
			little, sir.

	Picard's eyes close for a moment. He bows his head,
	almost imperceptively. That wound is forever closed.
	To Jeremy --

					TROI
			And you Jeremy... must be very
			angry with Lieutenant Worf.

	And Worf is caught off guard as the attention turns to
	him. Jeremy looks at him.

					TROI
			He was in charge of your mother's
			mission. Just as Captain Picard
			was in command when Wesley's father
			was killed. Isn't that right,
			Jeremy

	Jeremy looks at Worf.

					WORF
			She was my responsibility.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE        55A.

74   CONTINUED: (7)

					TROI
			Worf came back. Your mother
			didn't.

	And a long beat... as Jeremy is about to face the
	reality. His eyes are angry, a tear rolls down his
	cheek as he accuses Worf --

					JEREMY
			Why? Why weren't you the one who
			died? Why did it have to be her?

	A long beat as they look at each other... Jeremy's
	tears come more easily now...

					TROI
			He can't answer that, Jeremy.
				(to Marla)
			None of us can.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf also lost his
			parents, Jeremy.

	Jeremy reacts.

					WORF
				(to Jeremy)
			They were killed in battle when
			I was six.

	He and Worf look at each other. The bonding has begun.
	Worf glances at Picard and Troi. Troi nods... Worf
	moves toward the boy.

					WORF
			When I was alone, humans helped
			me. Let me help you.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT FIVE        55B.

74   CONTINUED: (8)

	Jeremy looks back at Marla for one last hold on the
	fantasy... off that moment --

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/28/89 - ACT FIVE         56.

74   CONTINUED: (8)

					WORF
			The Marla Aster I knew and honored
			is not in this room. Nor does
			she await you on the planet. Now
			she lives only here...
				(touches his chest)
			And here.

	Jeremy looks up to him through his tears. He cannot
	speak.

					WORF
				(to Jeremy)
			Join with me in the R'uustai, the
			Bonding. You will become part
			of my family now and for all time.
			We will be brothers.

	Worf offers his hand. Jeremy never looks back again
	at Marla... he stretches out a hand ??ndly to grasp
	for Worf's hand. The Klingon is the ?? From a simple
	handclasp he pulls the boy to him. Marla and Picard
	regard each other for a long moment. She understands
	she is no longer needed. She nods to Picard. She
	lowers her head. She disappears. The room goes back
	to normal -- the Aster quarters.

75
thru	OMITTED
80

81   INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	Worf in full Klingon regalia. Jeremy is dressed in
	a child's version of the Klingon robe. Jeremy and Worf
	are framed by the window of the stateroom. The room is
	dark. Five of the intricate candles are on various
	tables in the B.G. One is lit.

	Worf removes his sash, and places it across Jeremy's
	shoulders. He and Jeremy take a candle, and walk to
	the lit candle. They light theirs. They go through
	the room lighting the other candles.

	Worf finishes. Watches Jeremy. He stands looking out
	at the stars.

					WORF
			SoS jIH batlh SoH.

	Jeremy has come up behind the Klingon.

         STAR TREK: "The Bonding" - REV. 8/25/89 - ACT FIVE         57.

81   CONTINUED:

					JEREMY
			What does that mean?

					WORF
			It honors the memory of our
			mothers. We have bonded and our
			families are stronger.

	Jeremy looks where Worf is looking.

					JEREMY
				(softly)
			SoS jIH balth SoH.

82   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving at warp speed as we

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             












                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "Booby Trap" 
                          #40273-154 
                              
                           Story by 
                  Ron Roman & Michael Wagner 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                           Ron Roman 
                              
                          Directed by 
                      Gabrielle Beaumont 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                       AUGUST 31, 1989
 

         STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Booby Trap" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             GOLEK SAR
                RIKER              
                DATA               
                BEVERLY            
                TROI                
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                O'BRIEN            
                GUINAN             
                CHRISTY            
                LEAH BRAHMS        
                COMPUTER VOICE     

                Non-Speaking       
                  CREWMEMBERS        
                  GYPSY VIOLIN PLAYER

         STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Booby Trap" 
                            
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TEN-FORWARD              PROMELLIAN WARSHIP
              CORRIDOR
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              ENGINEERING
              HOLODECK THREE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              READY ROOM
          
            HOLODECK
          
              UTOPIA PLANITIA YARDS/
              DRAFTING ROOM
              TROPICAL BEACH
          
            PROMELLIAN WARSHIP
              CORRIDOR
              BRIDGE
              COMMUNICATIONS ROOM

       STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - 8/31/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Booby Trap" 
                           
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              ORELIOUS NINE          Oar-LEE-us 9
              CLEPONJI               Klep-ON-gee
              MENTHAR                MEN-thar
              KAVIS TEKE             KAY-vis Tee-Key
              ACETON                 ASS-ah-tawn

       STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/7/89 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Booby Trap"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:
1
thru	OMITTED
3

3A   EXT. BEACH - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Pounding waves. A full amber moon. A tropical breeze.

3B   A PAIR OF HANDS (OPTICAL)

	pick up two half coconuts with two straws in them. As
	it moves... pull back to reveal GEORDI's the one
	holding them and he's sitting on a blanket on the sand
	with a very attractive young woman (CHRISTY) ... a
	decided tension in the air.

					GEORDI
			Another Coco-no-no?

					CHRISTY
			No thanks, I think I've had enough
			already.

					GEORDI
			Yeah, me too.

	And he has these two coconuts in his hand... looks
	around with what to do with them. Finally, just sort
	of drops them off to the side. He snaps his finger
	and a GYPSY VIOLIN PLAYER MATERIALIZES beside them...
	startling Christy. Geordi desperately wants to find
	the courage to make his move. The gypsy begins to play
	romantic music. Finally, awkwardly, attempting to be
	casual, he moves closer to her... raises...

4    HIS ARM

	toward her shoulder... he hasn't touched her yet...

5    GEORDI

	has the stiff smile of someone who wants to look
	comfortable but isn't. Slowly...

       STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - TEASER       1A.

6    HIS HAND

	comes to rest on her shoulder... and now's the
	moment... and the instant he touches her...

					CHRISTY (O.S.)
			Geordi...

       STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - TEASER       2.

7    GEORDI AND CHRISTY

					GEORDI
				(tense)
			What?

					CHRISTY
			I'm sorry. I think I better go
			back now.

					GEORDI
			You're chilly... ? I can turn down
			the breeze...

					CHRISTY
			No, it's been a lovely program,
			and you're a terrific guy...

					GEORDI
				(knows what's coming)
			Yeah...

					CHRISTY
			I just don't feel that way about
			you...

					GEORDI
			Yeah...

	The gypsy violinist plays his soul out... irritatingly
	loud.

					GEORDI
			Knock it off.

	The music continues.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Do you require full termination
			of the Holodeck program or just
			the audio portion?

	On Geordi's frustrated sigh...

8    INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	WESLEY and DATA standing at the window looking out the
	windows at a field of immense flotsam and jetsam moving
	by, the remains of a planet destroyed in a battle long
	ago...

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - TEASER      2A.

8    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			This was the final battle, wasn't
			it?

         STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - 8/31/89 - TEASER         3.

8    CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(acknowledges)
			Neither side intended Orelious
			Nine to be the decisive conflict.

					WESLEY
			Not much of it left, is there...

					DATA
			The destruction is remarkable
			considering the primitive weapons
			of the period.

	In the background, Geordi ENTERS looking forlorn, sits
	at the bar... GUINAN moves to him... Wesley reacts.

					WESLEY
			Uh oh...

					DATA
			I beg your pardon, Wesley?

					WESLEY
				(off his look)
			"Uh oh"... it's an expression,
			Data. It just means, you know,
			uh oh, something's wrong...

					DATA
			There is something wrong?

					WESLEY
			Commander La Forge had a big date
			with Christy tonight. He's been
			working on the perfect program
			for days. Looks like it ended
			kinda early.

					DATA
			Uh oh.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Commander Data to the bridge
			immediately.

					DATA
			Acknowledged.

       STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - TEASER       4.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	PICARD, RIKER, WORF are already at their stations as
	Data ENTERS. Riker fills them in...

					RIKER
			We're picking up a signal,
			coordinates two-one-one mark
			six-one.

	Data sits in his position, immediately engages his
	computer. The sound of the signal is on the main
	speaker... it is a series of rapid "blips" of sound.

					DATA
				(reacting to the signal)
			It is an ancient interplanetary
			code.

					RIKER
			Survivors on Orelious Nine after
			all this time... not possible.

					PICARD
			Not at all possible. Lay in a
			course to the source of the
			signal.

10   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise alters course. The space debris
	speeds by -- some fragments dangerously close.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Approaching the source, Captain...

					PICARD
			Put it on the viewer, Mister Data.

12   MAIN VIEWER - CREW'S POV (OPTICAL)

	An ancient warship lying dead in space.

13   REVERSE - ON THE CREW

					WORF
			A Promellian battle cruiser.

       STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - TEASER       5.

13   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(enthusiastic)
			And with its Lang Cycle fusion
			engines intact.

					DATA
			Scanners indicate no life signs
			aboard.

					PICARD
			I should hope not. That ship
			belongs in a museum.
				(moving closer)
			Gentlemen, I'm afraid we're a
			little late. This call for help
			was very likely initiated over
			a thousand years ago.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT ONE       6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE ANCIENT WARSHIP
	(OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43799.1.
			We have arrived at Orelious Nine,
			to chart the battle in which the
			Menthars and Promellians fought
			to their mutual extinction. Among
			the ruins we have found a relic:
			a Promellian battle cruiser that
			has withstood the centuries.

15   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker walking toward the Transporter Room;
	Picard enthused with a spring in his step, Riker
	concerned...

					PICARD
			Indulge me, Number One...

					RIKER
			I'd prefer Lieutenant Worf and
			I did a security sweep of the
			vessel first...

					PICARD
				(frowns)
			No. Captain's prerogative, here.
			This one's mine. We've examined
			every conceivable risk...

					RIKER
			The risks aboard a vessel this
			old and fragile are inconceivable,
			Captain...

					PICARD
			Ghosts, perhaps?
				(beat)
			Haven't you ever dreamed of
			climbing inside the bottle... ?

					RIKER
			Sir... ?

       STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT ONE       7.

15   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			The ship in the bottle, Number
			One. Model air ships... I used
			to build them as a child. By God,
			I'll bet I even had a Promellian
			battle cruiser too.

16   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	As they arrive... Worf is already waiting along with
	Data.

					PICARD
			Ready to beam the away team to
			the vessel...

					O'BRIEN
			Locked on to the Main Bridge,
			Captain...

					RIKER
			You're certain about the
			atmospheric conditions, Data... ?

					DATA
			There is adequate oxygen for life
			support, Commander...

					PICARD
			It is exactly as they left it,
			Number One. In the bottle.
				(off their looks)
			Good Lord, didn't anyone else here
			build ships in bottles when they
			were boys?

					WORF
			I did not play with toys.

					DATA
			I was never a boy.

					O'BRIEN
				(speaking up, filling
				 the breach)
			I did, sir.

					PICARD
				(to a compatriot)
			Thank you, Mister O'Brien.
			Proceed.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT ONE      8.

16   CONTINUED:

	And the child in the man has taken over his face as
	his eyes shine with anticipation. The away team
	DEMATERIALIZES. Riker looks at O'Brien with a cocked
	eyebrow, suggesting he was stroking the captain for
	points.

					O'BRIEN
			I did. I really did. Ships in
			bottles. Great fun.

	Riker gives him a little smirk and as he starts to
	exit, there is a notable, brief dip in the power of the
	components -- a brown out. Neither Riker or O'Brien are
	overly alarmed.

					RIKER
			What's that?

					O'BRIEN
			Not sure. The secondary power
			bus may need adjusting.

					RIKER
			Let me know.

	Riker leaves the Transporter Room. O'Brien adjusts
	some switches on the console.

17   INT. DARKENED ANCIENT WARSHIP BRIDGE

	Picard, Worf and Data move around a corner. It is
	eerily still and dark... Worf lights a powerful
	flashlamp.

					PICARD
			Extraordinary. You would expect
			the layout of a bridge from this
			era to be clumsy, awkward... but
			see this -- it is a model of
			simplicity. They built the same
			craft for generations. And it
			worked.

	Picard wants to see everything, looks around like a kid
	in a candy store. Something catches Worf's attention,
	he turns...

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT ONE      8A.

17   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Admirable. They died at their
			posts.

	And Picard and Data look at Worf's discovery -- the
	skeletal remains of an ancient crewman still in his
	chair, head cocked to the side in the final throes of
	death.

         STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - 8/31/89 - ACT ONE         9.

18   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	His head cocked to the side, rather like the skeleton,
	Geordi downs another glass of synthehol. And he can't
	quite get drunk, no matter how hard he tries...

					GEORDI
			Don't you have anything stronger
			than this, Guinan?

					GUINAN
			Yes.

					GEORDI
			Would it help?

					GUINAN
			No.

					GEORDI
			Can you tell me something, Guinan?
			You're a woman, right?

					GUINAN
			Yes, I can tell you that.

					GEORDI
			What is it that... you want in
			a man?

					GUINAN
			Me personally?

					GEORDI
			As a woman. What's the first
			thing you look at?

					GUINAN
			His head.

					GEORDI
			Uh huh... his mind, of course.

					GUINAN
			No, his head. I'm attracted to
			bald men.

					GEORDI
			Seriously?

					GUINAN
			Seriously.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/8/89 - ACT ONE      10.

18   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Why?

					GUINAN
			Maybe because a bald man was very
			kind to me once... when I was
			hurting. Took care of me.

					GEORDI
			I'd like to do that.

					GUINAN
				(not serious)
			I'm taking care of myself these
			days.

					GEORDI
			I mean take care of somebody.
				(beat)
			Guinan, I just don't get it...
			I can field strip a fusion
			reactor... I can realign a power
			transfer tunnel... why can't I
			make anything work with a woman
			like Christy? I don't know what
			to do, what to say...

					GUINAN
			I never noticed... as a woman.

					GEORDI
			You're different.

					GUINAN
			No, you're different.

					GEORDI
			But I'm not trying now.

					GUINAN
			Exactly.

	Another customer signals Guinan and she moves away. A
	beat. He shakes his head sadly. He takes another
	drink.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT ONE      11.

19   INT. ANCIENT WARSHIP

	Data is patching in a small power pack... takes a few
	calculations, then turns it on... dim emergency
	lighting comes on. They continue their exploration...
	the sound of the electronic distress signal is coming
	closer as they work their way down a corridor... Worf
	is recording images with a tricorder.

					DATA
			The source of the distress signal
			is twenty meters ahead...

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, be sure we get
			tricorder images of their tactical
			display...

					WORF
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Look here, Worf... how well laid
			out it is. We went through how
			many different designs before
			we reached this kind of
			sophistication... ?

					DATA
			I believe it was four, sir. We
			did not have a fully integrated
			tactical command until the
			twenty-third century. In fact,
			several of the Promellian
			innovations served as inspiration
			for early Federation starship
			design...

					PICARD
			As well they should have.

	Moving along, observing the large ducts...

					PICARD
			Positron ducts. These channeled
			power from one end of the ship
			to the other.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT ONE     11A.

20   INT. ANCIENT WARSHIP COMMUNICATIONS ROOM

	They ENTER. It is a room with several visual monitors
	as well as radio and electronic equipment. The signal
	beeps from a console where another skeleton has died...
	Worf scans the room...

					WORF
			It is safe to enter.

					PICARD
			Let's put an end to their last
			cry for help.

	Worf moves to a switch on the console where a light
	blinks and turns it off.

					DATA
			Captain...

	Data has found a device that may vaguely suggest a
	playback apparatus... he examines a round wire coil
	that is in playback position...

					DATA
			I believe this is an information
			storage device... a crude analogue
			of our own iso-linear optical
			chip.

					PICARD
			Crude by our standards today,
			Data. When this ship was built,
			humans on Earth had just perfected
			the mechanical clock... and were
			using steel crossbows in battle.
				(examining it)
			Is there any way to see what's
			on this?

	Data looks it over.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT ONE      12.

20   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Questionable. I can supply power
			to the playback unit, Captain...
			but the components are quite
			old... I will attempt to amplify
			its image with a tricorder...

	As he goes to work...

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker at command. Wes reacts to something on his
	console... tries to make adjustments...

					RIKER
			What is it, Wes?

					WESLEY
			The main power return is acting
			a little weird...

					RIKER
			Define "weird".

					WESLEY
			I'm getting fluctuating waveguide
			readings...

					RIKER
			Run a maintenance sweep.

					WESLEY
			Right.

22   INT. ANCIENT WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	Data has patched in the power. A monitor lights up...
	and the wire coil begins to turn... the picture is poor
	and the sound is distorted... but the image of a
	Promellian commander fades in... he begins to speak....

					GALEK SAR
			I am Galek Sar, Captain of the
			Promellian cruiser, Cleponji.
			I wish anyone who finds this
			record to know my crew has behaved
			courageously.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT ONE      13.

22   CONTINUED:

					GALEK SAR (Cont'd)
			I want it recorded for all time
			that I, alone, am responsible for
			the fate that befell us.
				(a beat)
			I have failed -- as a captain.
			And as the man responsible for
			all the souls aboard my ship.

					PICARD
			Indeed, sir.
				(keys insignia)
			Picard to Enterprise.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead, Captain.

					PICARD
			I think we've seen just about all
			there is to see here. At Mister
			O'Brien's convenience... we are
			ready to return...

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	On Picard's reaction...

23   INT. BRIDGE

	As the away team ENTERS from the turbolift... Picard
	is still enthused... Riker, Wesley and TROI are on the
	bridge...

					PICARD
			You were absolutely right, Number
			One. There were ghosts aboard
			the old ship after all... one of
			them even spoke to us.

					RIKER
			A friendly one, I hope.

					PICARD
			My own counterpart. The ship
			captain's final message...
			praising his crew.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT ONE     13A.

23   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I hope you'll be as thoughtful
			when the time comes.

					PICARD
			Data, advise the Astral-Five annex
			of the Smithsonian... This should
			be catalogued and scheduled for
			retrieval...

	He catches Troi smiling at him... a look, what?

					TROI
			I'm sorry... it's just a rare
			pleasure to meet this side of your
			personality, Captain.

	Picard grunts, doesn't like allowing his feelings to
	show. Sits in his command post. Tries to pull it in.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT ONE      14.

23   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(gruff)
			Mister Crusher, set our course
			for the original coordinates.

					WESLEY
			Yessir.

	People move quickly... there is a slight dip of energy
	and a flutter in the light panels... they react...

					DATA
			Captain, we are experiencing a two
			percent drop in our energy
			reserves. Compensating.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			We were having a few problems
			while...

	An alarm goes off on Worf's panel.

					WORF
				(concerned)
			Readouts indicate we are being
			bombarded with a field of high
			intensity radiation.

					RIKER
			Shields up.

	Another dip in energy. Picard and Riker exchange a
	curious look.

					DATA
			Captain, energy loss increasing
			to five percent. I am unable to
			correct.

					PICARD
			Yellow Alert.

24   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Geordi with Guinan...

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT ONE      15.

24   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Maybe I should've gone with the
			Mardi Gras program... something
			a little livelier...

					GUINAN
			You ever consider doing it
			without a program?

	Geordi lets that sink in a beat...

					GUINAN
			You're a pilot... Try flying
			without instruments for a
			change... you might surprise
			yourself.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Mister La Forge, report to
			Engineering...

	And Geordi sits up, focuses...

					GEORDI
			On my way, Commander.

	He's on his feet, alive again, clears his head...

					GEORDI
			Save my seat, Guinan.

	He's gone.

					GUINAN
				(to herself)
			Always room at the bar for another
			broken heart.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
			Energy loss increasing.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, reverse course.
			Full impulse power.

					WESLEY
			Sir, there's no response.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT ONE      15A.

25   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Increase speed to warp one.

					WESLEY
			Engines are not responding, sir.

					RIKER
			Mister La Forge, I need warp power
			now!

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT ONE      16.

26   INT. ENGINEERING

	As Geordi arrives, taking stock of the situation...
	on the move -- a sweeping track shot... here's a man
	in charge, vast talent on display... moving from
	console to console, monitoring the instruments, making
	adjustments.

					GEORDI
			Matter/anti-matter mixture ratio
			settings at optimum balance...
			Reaction sequence corresponding
			to specified norms... Magnetic
			plasma transfer to warp field
			generators per program specs.
			Commander, we should be going
			like a bat out of hell.

27   INT. BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			Power loss now at twelve percent.

					PICARD
			Red Alert.

	Red Alert sounds.

					WORF
			Radiation intensity increasing.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			We better slow these engines down
			before we burn out the reaction
			chamber.

	Riker looks to Picard who acknowledges...

					RIKER
			Slow to idle, Geordi.

	CAMERA CLOSES IN on Picard's face as warning lights
	continue to flash and klaxon continues blaring. Faced
	with the image on the view screen of the dead battle
	cruiser.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - ACT ONE     16A.

27   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Is it possible... have we stumbled
			into the same snare that killed
			them? A thousand-year-old...
			booby trap?

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT TWO      17.

					ACT TWO

	FADE IN:

28   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The two vessels lie motionless in close proximity to
	one another.

29   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, BEVERLY and Geordi.

					GEORDI
			With the engines idling, the
			energy loss has been limited.
			But our reserves will be depleted
			in less than three hours. We
			won't be able to hold our shields
			in place.

					BEVERLY
			If we lose shields, the radiation
			will kill everyone on board,
			Captain.

					DATA
			Not everyone, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			I stand corrected.

					PICARD
			Have you identified the source
			of the radiation, Mister Worf?

					WORF
			No, sir. The radiation field is
			too strong -- it interferes with
			our sensors.

					PICARD
			And no apparent explanation for
			the loss of energy... ?

	Geordi shakes his head, no.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - ACT TWO      18.

29   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Anything in the history books,
			Data that might give us a clue... ?

					DATA
			There are many fascinating records
			of Menthar battle strategy...
			they were exceptionally
			innovative. In fact, they were
			the first to devise the Kavis Teke
			elusive maneuver as well as a
			Passive Lure stratagem that is
			comparable to Napoleon's...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Any mention of a situation like
			this?

					DATA
			No.

					RIKER
			Recommend I lead an away team to
			the cruiser.

					GEORDI
			They didn't have much success with
			this problem, Commander...

					RIKER
			But at least they knew their enemy
			better than we do. Maybe they
			even knew how they got into
			trouble... they just didn't know
			how to get out.

					PICARD
			Agreed. Worf, what would be the
			impact of lowering shields long
			enough to get an away team out... ?

					WORF
			Negligible, sir.

					GEORDI
			It won't help our energy
			conservation any, Captain.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT TWO      19.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			That's your job, Commander La
			Forge. Determine a way to keep
			the Enterprise up and running.
			Data, you will join Commander
			Riker on the away team. Find out
			what happened to that ship.

30   EXT. SPACE - ANCIENT WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

31   INT. ANCIENT WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	As Data MATERIALIZES on the bridge... takes a reading
	with the tricorder. To his communicator --

					DATA
				(keys insignia)
			Radiation factor is within safe
			human limits, Commander.

	Riker MATERIALIZES. They move to begin exploration.

					RIKER
			Why isn't this ship being hit with
			radiation?

					DATA
			That is curious, Commander. The
			radiation field must be
			directional in nature... aimed
			only at the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			Maybe our own engines triggered
			it somehow...
				(beat)
			Data, see if you can determine
			what kind of defenses the
			Promellians tried to employ...
			I don't want to waste time trying
			them again...

					DATA
			Understood.

        STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - 8/31/89 - ACT TWO        20.

31   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What'd really help us is a ship's
			log... any kind of record of their
			last battle.

	He moves off to look for one...

32   INT. ENGINEERING - A MONITOR

	Circuits being tested one after another... a red line
	signifies working condition...

33   GEORDI - CU

	watches... enters another command...

34   HIS FINGERS

	working a keyboard...

35   INT. ENGINEERING

	Another test is completed successfully. Geordi
	frowns...

					GEORDI
				(to himself)
			So why can't we move?

	A beat. Drums his fingers, mind working hard.

					GEORDI
			Computer, as we increased our
			power levels, was there any
			counter-reaction?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative. The opposing force
			grew in direct proportion to the
			power output of the Enterprise.

					GEORDI
			So it kept us from forming a
			subspace field for the warp drive?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			That is correct.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT TWO      21.

35   CONTINUED:

	He is satisfied that he is at last making progress as
	he gets down to work at the computer keypad.

									INTERCUT:

36   COMPUTER SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Typing: "Access data bank. Enterprise. Galaxy class.
	Subspace field."

	Geordi watches as the screen fills up with a "Subspace
	Field Menu"... revealing line by line a long list of
	notes, entrees, chapters... your basic intimidating
	owners manual index. What we want to notice... and
	want Geordi to notice is next to each file -- the
	stardate (ranging from 40000 to 41000) and name of
	the person who entered it... and it is the same name
	each time...

37   CLOSER (OPTICAL)

	The name -- "L. Brahms... L. Brahms... L. Brahms... "
	at the end of each line...

					GEORDI
				(reacts)
			Computer, who is this L. Brahms?

	The computer screen uses a digital insert to show a
	Starfleet identification card with a photograph of an
	attractive woman.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Doctor Leah Brahms. Engineer.
			Graduate of the Daystrom
			Institute. Theoretical Propulsion
			Group, Galaxy class starships.
			Team seven, junior member.

					GEORDI
			Junior member, huh. Looks like
			she wrote the book on propulsion.
				(beat, considering)
			Call up subspace design logs...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Select menu, visual records or
			L. Brahms' voice entries.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/6/89 - ACT TWO      22.

37   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(a beat, why not?)
			Voice entries.

	A neutral, "dictating" tone of voice --

					LEAH'S VOICE
			Theoretical propulsion logs,
			Federation Starship Enterprise,
			Galaxy class. Heading: Subspace.
			Author: Leah Brahms.

					GEORDI
			Geordi La Forge. How ya doin,
			Doc...

	There is no programmed response in this file, so there
	is no answer. And Geordi knows this, it's just
	tongue-in-cheek, understands he's just talking to
	himself...

					GEORDI
			Yeah, down to work. You're
			absolutely right.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Beverly, Wesley, Worf. Somber mood.

					BEVERLY
			I recommend we evacuate and seal
			off all non-operational areas and
			group the families and crew on
			odd-numbered decks.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

					BEVERLY
			I'd also like to set up an
			assembly area for treating
			radiation in case we need it.

	A beat.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT TWO      22A.

38   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			After the shields fall, how long
			for a fatal exposure?

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT TWO      23.

38   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Thirty minutes. After that,
			there's nothing that can be done.

	Picard nods, stares at the ghost ship on the viewer.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Away team to bridge. Captain, we
			may have found something...

	Picard's expression changes and...

									INTERCUT:

39   INT. ANCIENT WARSHIP - A DIFFERENT AREA

	Close on a filed collection of tightly coiled wire.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			We're in the Promellian
			communications area...

	PULL BACK to show Data examining the coils from a
	small, isolated locker. Another skeleton's remains
	nearby.

					RIKER
			There's a file of memory coils
			here...

					DATA
			They are identical to the coil
			we found earlier, Captain...

					PICARD
			Their captain's log, perhaps?

					RIKER
			That's what we were thinking.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT TWO      24.

39   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Data, are the coils in working
			condition?

					DATA
			I believe so. We can enhance them
			through the image processor in
			the ship's computer.

					PICARD
			Good. Return at once.

40   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi pacing, talking, thinking...

					GEORDI
			What about the dilithium crystal
			control?

					LEAH'S VOICE
			It should be possible to fine tune
			the frequency ranges...

					GEORDI
				(hopeful)
			Yes?

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT TWO      25.

40   CONTINUED:

					LEAH'S VOICE
			And the propulsion group is
			investigating numerous theories
			to determine how.

					GEORDI
				(frowns)
			Great. Thanks a lot. Computer,
			generate a cross section image
			of the dilithium crystal chamber.

	On the monitor -- a multi-colored wire-frame image of
	the chamber. Geordi works the keyboard... the image
	rotates and changes shape.

					GEORDI
			What about reorienting the
			crystal?

					LEAH'S VOICE
			It is possible to reorient the
			crystal. The key lies in
			adjusting the lattice structure
			direction. This modification will
			be integrated into the next class
			starship.

					GEORDI
			Sorry, can't wait. You and me,
			Leah. We have two hours to figure
			this out.

	Silence. Studying it --

					GEORDI
			You know what I need to do -- I
			need to get inside there. I need
			to turn that thing inside out...
				(standing)
			Computer, is there a cross section
			of the engines we can replicate
			on a Holodeck?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Select menu: design specifications
			or prototype schematic.

					GEORDI
			Prototype? Elaborate...

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT TWO     25A.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					COMPUTER VOICE
			A development stage prototype
			schematic at Utopia Planitia,
			drafting room five, of the Mars
			Station, Stardate 40174.

					GEORDI
			Perfect. Recreate it in Holodeck
			Three. Stay with me, Doc.

	He goes to the door.

      STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT TWO      26.

41   INT. CORRIDOR

	Geordi arrives, presses a panel outside Holodeck Three.

					GEORDI
			Ready computer?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Holodeck Three program is ready.

	Geordi ENTERS the Holodeck.

42   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	A recreation of drafting room five. Banks of computers
	working, propulsion equipment in various modes of
	completion. (Through a window can be seen other forms
	of starship equipment). In the center of the room is
	the schematic display of the engines. Geordi moves
	to the display, circles it, greatly impressed by the
	room, its contents and purposes. To him, it's
	beautiful.

					GEORDI
			Damn. Right back where it all
			started. This is incredible...

	He moves to the cross section of the engine.

					GEORDI
			Leah, did you design this?

					LEAH'S VOICE
			The dilithium crystal chamber was
			designed at outpost designated
			Seran-T-one, Stardate 40052...
			Some of the Federation's best
			engineering minds participated
			in its development.

					GEORDI
			Sure, that's visiting dignitary
			talk, what's the inside story...
			off-the-record?

					COMPUTER
			Access denied. Personal logs are
			restricted.

					GEORDI
			Another woman who won't get
			personal with me in the Holodeck.

        STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - 8/31/89 - ACT TWO        27.

42   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Leah, I want to find a way to
			supplement the energy supply to
			the ship and to the engines.
			Could we alter the matter/anti-matter
			paths?

	Close -- he studies a maze of systems...

					LEAH'S VOICE
			Theoretically, yes. The system
			should be able to accept more
			reactants at a faster rate of
			injection.

					GEORDI
			Well, this is your baby, show me
			which ones...

	And, focused on the wall of connections, he may not
	have realized exactly what he said... for over his
	shoulder, a female hand reaches in and points to the
	path configuration... and slowly Geordi reacts and
	turns to see the image of Leah Brahms standing
	there...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT THREE     28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

43   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

44   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Geordi still reacting to the image of Leah. (And he's
	seen her face before on her ID card.)

					GEORDI
			Computer, did I ask for a
			simulation?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative. You asked Doctor
			Brahms to show you which system
			could accept reactants at a faster
			rate. By accessing available
			imagery, an adequate facsimile
			was possible.

					GEORDI
			I did do that, didn't I?

	He shakes his head, smiles at himself.

					GEORDI
			Okay... Leah... good to see you...

	A beat as he realizes how attractive she is.

					GEORDI
			Real good.

	There is no response from the image.

					GEORDI
			Continue your analysis.

					LEAH
			Systems L-452 through L-575 will
			accept reactants, providing all
			other systems are calibrated to
			an equal factor.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT THREE     29.

44   CONTINUED:

	Geordi puts it together in his head, senses a
	breakthrough...

					GEORDI
			Then, if we use multiple injector
			streams, hitting more than one
			crystal facet, we could do it...
			we could hold our own. Leah,
			you're beautiful.
				(keying insignia)
			La Forge to Picard....

45   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE ONE AND TWO (OPTICAL))

	The array of equipment, operated full bore by
	SUPERNUMERARIES, glow in front of Picard and Riker.
	The coils retrieved from the alien ship are being
	analyzed and decoded... an operator opens a panel and
	inserts a coil.

					PICARD
			Go ahead.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we've found a way to
			extend the matter/anti-matter
			energy supplies.

					PICARD
			Well done, Mister La Forge.

					RIKER
			Geordi, can you give us enough
			energy to get us out of here?

									INTERCUT:

46   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM (OPTICAL)

					GEORDI
			Sorry, Commander... we haven't
			addressed that one yet. First
			priority was to maintain shields.

					RIKER
			Acknowledged.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT THREE     30.

46   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We'll get on it, right away,
			though...

					PICARD
			Pass on my congratulations to your
			team, Commander.

	Geordi glances at the impassive face of the Leah
	facsimile.

					GEORDI
			Thanks, Captain. We're... all
			smiles down here.

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE ONE

					PICARD
			Picard out.

	Data moves over with an update on their progress.

					DATA
			We have been able to verify that
			these coils are logs of the
			Promellian captain... but most
			of them have decayed and cannot
			be repaired...

					RIKER
			They're beyond any sort of
			playback... ?

					DATA
			On most there are brief sections
			that may yield some information.

					RIKER
			Do the best you can, Data. Let's
			just hope we have the brief
			section we need...

	Data moves back to the supernumeraries...

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			He must have logged the cause of
			his ship's death. What captain
			wouldn't?

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT THREE     31.

47   CONTINUED:

	They stop to look at a console. On its screen the
	image is fuzz and static. One of the supernumeraries
	shakes his head, puts the coil into a pile of others...

					RIKER
			They were all in an open locker.
			I don't think he was too concerned
			with security.

48   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM

					GEORDI
				(to computer)
			... 452 through system L-575.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Adjustments to dilithium crystal
			chamber complete.

					GEORDI
			Impact analysis, computer.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warp energy has increased fourteen
			percent. Reactants per unit time
			remaining steady.

					GEORDI
			All right.

	It worked. Geordi turns to share the moment with Leah.
	There is of course nothing to share with a blank wall.
	He looks at her. Frowns.

					GEORDI
			Computer, do you have any... you
			know... personality... on file
			for Doctor Brahms?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Starfleet personality profile
			analysis, stardate 37650...

	Moves to her, thinking, what else does he need...

					GEORDI
			Did she ever debate at the
			intergalactic caucuses on
			Chaya-seven?

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - ACT THREE     32.

48   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Doctor Brahms attended Chaya-seven
			caucuses on the following
			stardates...

					GEORDI
			Never mind the dates...
				(beat)
			Computer, if you add all data
			from these sources, could you
			synthesize a true representation
			of Doctor Brahms?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			There would be a nine-point-three
			percent margin of error in the
			interactive responses from the
			facsimile.

					GEORDI
			I can live with that. Make it
			happen.

	The image of Leah warms up, turns and smiles at Geordi.
	There's a feisty spirit in her eyes.

					GEORDI
			Doctor Brahms?

					LEAH
			Geordi, it's me, Leah. Don't
			start calling me "Doctor Brahms"
			or I'll call you "Commander" La
			Forge.

					GEORDI
				(smiles)
			Right.

					LEAH
			Now, we've managed to maintain
			energy but we can't leave it in
			this realignment forever without
			burning out components so we need
			to move quickly...

	He's a little slow on the uptake, still a bit
	mesmerized with her... noticing, with a curl of a smile
	--

					LEAH
			Are you with me?

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/6/89 - ACT THREE     33.

48   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Right.

	And back to work....

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	On screen is the fuzzy, distorted image of the
	Promellian captain, GALEK SAR. There is no audio at
	first, just hiss and static and isolated words... when
	it clears up --

					GALEK SAR (MONITOR)
			... have been stripped of all
			propulsion, and our weapons are
			useless. We can't move -- and
			we can't fight. The ship is being
			lashed with lethal radiation from
			the Aceton assimilators concealed
			in the rubble surrounding....

	More hiss and static.... the image freezes.

50   NEW ANGLE

	Picard, Riker standing behind Data who is seated.

					PICARD
			Aceton assimilators -- ?

					DATA
			An Aceton assimilator is a
			primitive generator which can
			drain power from distant sources.

					RIKER
			Generator...

					DATA
			It would not be difficult to
			modify them to convert energy into
			radiation.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT THREE     34.

50   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(theorizing)
			The Menthars hide them in the
			floating debris... and an
			unsuspecting enemy ship flies
			in... instant booby trap.

					PICARD
			And now we're supplying the
			devices with the energy to kill
			us.

51   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Geordi with Leah... in an argument. Voice on top of
	voice... they're working on the cross-section of the
	crystal chamber...

					GEORDI
			No... no... no...

					LEAH
			Will you listen to me...

					GEORDI
			You can't boost the warp power
			that way...

					LEAH
			If you can just increase the speed
			of the parallel subspace field
			processor to gain a quicker
			response time...

					GEORDI
			I want to give us enough power
			to strengthen the shields and
			barrel out of here... not blow
			us up...

					LEAH
			This is my design we're talking
			about. I did all the calculations
			myself.

					GEORDI
			I don't care if you built it with
			your bare hands out of an old
			Ferengi cargo ship, it's going
			to go --

    STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - ACT THREE    34A.

51   CONTINUED:

	He whistles and makes a flying away gesture with his
	hand.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT THREE     35.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			-- and we're going with it.

					LEAH
			I'm not used to having people
			question my judgment.

					GEORDI
			And I'm not used to dying.
				(beat)
			You worked in a lab on a static
			model. This is a working machine,
			it has tens of thousands of
			light years on it.

	Leah thinks about it.

					LEAH
			True.

					GEORDI
			Damn right.
				(calmer)
			We'd never be certain the circuit
			paths are sealed.

	She frowns, forced to agree, looks at him with
	interest.

					LEAH
			You're good. Very good.

					GEORDI
				(shrugs)
			I know my ship. Inside and out.

					LEAH
				(grins)
			Then I guess you know me. Inside
			and out. Cause a lot of me is
			in here.

					GEORDI
			I always wished the chief engineer
			could be present when a ship is
			being built.

					LEAH
			And that's what's wrong with
			designers -- we never get out in
			space.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/6/89 - ACT THREE     36.

51   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			You're there now.

	And it's a unique intimate moment between them... she
	smiles at him.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Commander La Forge to the bridge.

					GEORDI
			On my way, Commander.
				(to Leah)
			Don't go anywhere.
				(beat, second thought)
			I mean, computer -- save program.

	He EXITS.

									TIME CUT:

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Data and Geordi.

					PICARD
			How many of these devices do we
			think we're dealing with?

					DATA
			To create the radiation field we
			are experiencing, it would take
			several hundred thousand, Captain...

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT THREE     37.

52   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			They've been out there a long
			time, Data... there must be some
			deterioration....

					DATA
			There is no way to calculate that
			precisely, Commander... but it
			is likely...

					PICARD
			Is there any indication of a
			weakness in a specific part of
			the field...

	Worf checks indications at his station.

					WORF
			Nothing substantial, Captain.

					PICARD
			Of any kind.

					WORF
			A point-one percent dip in the
			strength of the radiation field
			at two-one mark eight by
			four-two mark zero...

					PICARD
			I'll take that point-one percent.

					RIKER
			Recommend we fire a directional
			phaser pattern at those
			coordinates...

					GEORDI
			We won't be able to maintain
			energy reserves... we might even
			lose some circuits in the new
			configuration...

					PICARD
			How critical would the losses be?

					GEORDI
			Not enough to shut down our
			engines... but if we don't make
			it... I don't know if we could
			hold shields.

     STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - ACT THREE     38.

52   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			There is also the possibility the
			phasers will supply the
			assimilators with what they need
			most -- energy.

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, alternative
			suggestions?

					GEORDI
				(shakes his head)
			Maybe down the road, Captain...
			But we can't overload the
			dilithium crystals much longer.

	The focus turns to Picard... who must make the
	extraordinarily difficult decision. He agonizes over
	it a moment.

					PICARD
			I imagine a discussion very much
			like this took place on our
			neighbor's ship a thousand years
			ago. May our decisions meet with
			more success than theirs.
				(decides)
			Mister La Forge, you will return
			to Engineering and continue your
			efforts without delay. Mister
			Worf, prepare the phasers.

	And Geordi EXITS... and as everyone else moves into
	their positions...

					WORF
			Phasers locked on coordinates.

	Picard nods to Riker

					RIKER
			Fire.

         STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - ACT THREE         39.

53   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	A multiple stream of phaser fire fans out in one
	direction.

54   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Phaser fire strikes the debris. The debris absorbs
	the fire.

55   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Slow push in on Picard's face as he realizes the gamble
	has failed.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Nothing.

					WORF (O.S.)
			Radiation levels increasing,
			Captain. Eight percent. Ten
			percent.

					DATA (O.S.)
			Energy reserves on board dropping
			rapidly...

	Extreme close-up... to an enemy dead a thousand years,
	he says, under his breath --

					PICARD
			Damn you.

56   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Geordi and Leah huddle over a computer graphic.

					GEORDI
			Wouldn't that increase the output
			of the parallel subspace
			processors to gain a quicker
			response time... ?

					LEAH
			The processors can handle the
			extra input.

					GEORDI
			Yeah, but how do we
			reconfigure... ?

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT THREE         40.

56   CONTINUED:

	The drafting room begins to fade.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Energy reserves reaching critical
			stage. Standard procedure
			requires termination of all
			simulations.

					GEORDI
			Computer, override standard
			procedure...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Override authority restricted.

					GEORDI
			What? -- computer --

	The drafting room and Leah disappear. Geordi is in
	the empty Holodeck. A few lights pulsate on the
	walls.

									FADE OUT.

                         END ACT THREE                          

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT FOUR          41.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In space. The Promellian cruiser lying dead near it.

58   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf and Beverly. Faces are grim.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			The crystal lattice is breaking
			down...

									INTERCUT:

59   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi checking over readouts.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			We'll have to pick up repairs when
			we can reach a starbase....

					RIKER
			The optimist in the group.

					PICARD
			How long do we have shields based
			on current calculations... ?

					WORF
			Under two hours, Captain. And
			the radiation field has
			increased by seventeen percent.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Impact on fatal exposure?

					BEVERLY
			Down to twenty-six minutes.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT FOUR          42.

59   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			If we resist, we die. If we don't
			resist, we die.

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, have we shut down
			all non-essential energy usage?

					GEORDI
			Yes, Captain. In fact, I need
			to get some back... I'm running
			a program on Holodeck Three...

					PICARD
			For what purpose?

					GEORDI
			I've gone back to the beginning...
			to the earliest construction
			entries of the Enterprise. I've
			created... a... propulsion design
			model to assist me. I believe
			we're... making progress...

					PICARD
			Computer, reinstate Holodeck Three
			program.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Holodeck Three program is
			reinstated.

					PICARD
			Your best suggestion in an hour,
			Mister La Forge. Picard out.

59A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Geordi arrives at the Holodeck...

					GEORDI
			Computer, resume Holodeck Three
			program.

					COMPUTER
			Enter when ready.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT FOUR         42A.

60   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM

	Geordi ENTERS. He and Leah share a look of concern.

					LEAH
			There isn't much time left.

	Geordi acknowledges... his mind working.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 8/31/89 - ACT FOUR         43.

60   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Somehow, we have to generate
			enough energy to get out of
			here... but we've got a
			booby-trap that eats energy for
			breakfast... how do we fool it,
			block it, shut it down,
			anything...

	He moves to the computer terminal...

					GEORDI
			Okay, we know for every movement
			the Enterprise makes, there's a
			counter-movement from the energy
			field... could we use that to our
			advantage somehow...

					LEAH
			Maybe. There must be a time
			differential between the force
			and counter-force response...

	He makes an entry into the terminal... feels Leah
	moving up behind him, her body brushes against the back
	of his neck as she looks over his shoulder...

					LEAH
			If we could make quick, continuing
			adjustments in the linkups before
			the counterforce reacts, we might
			just be able to move this
			bucket...

	And he nods,

					GEORDI
			Yes...

	He turns and looks at her with enthusiasm... and her
	face is terribly close to his and it's that moment when
	two people have been locked up together for hours on
	end working toward a common goal and it moves into
	personal, sexual feelings... he feels it inside, but
	there's no time for this now... and her face
	acknowledges it... he turns away, types furiously...

					GEORDI
			Leah, you like Italian food?

	She looks at him and smiles at him from behind... lays
	a hand on his shoulder...

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT FOUR          44.

60   CONTINUED: (2)

					LEAH
			Like it? Wait til I make you my
			fungilli.

	As they look at the computer display coming up...

					GEORDI
				(re: computer)
			Okay, fusion reactor uplink to
			navigation processor...

60A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Time transition.

61   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM - ON SCREEN DISPLAY
	(OPTICAL)

	Showing connections between the master computer and
	other controls... changing rapidly...

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			But then we have to adjust the
			drive coils... and the vector
			processor... it's impossible..

	Pulling back to see him tired in his chair, posture
	suggests he's been sitting for awhile now... she's
	massaging his shoulders...

					GEORDI
			Don't do that...

					LEAH
			Sorry... I thought it might feel
			good.

					GEORDI
			I don't want to feel that good
			right now. What time is it?

					LEAH
			Coming up on sixteen hundred
			hours.

					GEORDI
			God, what am I supposed to tell
			the Captain?

	He stands, frustrated...

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT FOUR          45.

61   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			It's possible and yet it's
			impossible... everything we've
			done says we can't adjust fast
			enough... but if we could, it
			might work...

					LEAH
				(quietly)
			I could do it.

					GEORDI
			Data couldn't even do it. It'll
			take a hundred... maybe even a
			thousand adjustments every
			second... how are you gonna do
			it? It's humanly impossible.

					LEAH
			I'm not human.

	And that hits Geordi and after a beat he laughs at
	himself for getting so caught up in his program... but
	it is a little sad too...

					GEORDI
			You mean the computer could do
			it.

	She acknowledges. The door slides open and Picard
	ENTERS, reacts to Leah...

					GEORDI
				(almost introducing)
			Captain, this is... a holographic
			simulation of one of the
			propulsion experts who designed
			the Enterprise engines... Leah
			Brahms. Doctor Leah Brahms.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT FOUR          46.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard looks at her without acknowledging her...
	there's an awkward beat. He turns and waits to hear
	from Geordi...

					GEORDI
			We... I've been examining the
			force and counter-force response
			time... and trying to see if we
			could create linkage at maximum
			power...

					PICARD
			The bottom line, Commander.

					GEORDI
			There's a chance we could manuever
			out of the trap... if we turn the
			ship over to the computer.

	And he feels awkward as he says it. And Picard's eyes
	tell us he loathes the idea. But his feelings aren't
	relevant right now.

					PICARD
			What kind of chance?

					GEORDI
			I don't know yet. But we can
			program it and try it out on a
			few simulated runs.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

	He starts to exit... pauses.

					PICARD
			This is the only way...

					GEORDI
			I think so, Captain.

	Picard acknowledges, leaves without glancing again at
	Leah. Geordi exchanges a look with her.

62   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is sitting, staring into the middle distance.
	There is a chime. He pauses before --

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT FOUR          47.

62   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Come.

	Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Any word from La Forge?

					PICARD
			He's come up with something that
			might give us a chance. If we
			agree to stay out of it.

					RIKER
			Sir?

					PICARD
			He proposes to turn control of
			the ship over to the computer
			because it is capable of making
			quicker adjustments than any human
			being.

	They exchange a look.

					RIKER
			Computers have always impressed
			me by their ability to take
			orders; I'm not at all as certain
			about their ability to give them.

					PICARD
			Especially with a thousand lives
			at stake.
				(frowns)
			What choice do I have?
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT FOUR          48.

62   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			You missed something by not
			playing with model ships. They
			were the source of one boy's
			imaginary voyages, each holding
			a treasure of adventures. Manning
			the earliest space craft. Or
			flying a plane with only one
			propeller to keep you in the sky.
			Imagine that.
				(beat)
			Now, the machines are flying us.

	Off Riker's reaction...

63   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM

	Geordi and Leah watching a viewer...

									INTERCUT:

64   CLOSER - THE VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	seems like a super sophisticated graphic arcade game...
	a ship moving through the asteroid field... when it
	gets too close to one, there is a brilliant beam of
	energy that covers the ship... the image freezes...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Fatal radiation exposure.

					GEORDI
			Computer, reduce thrust levels
			another four percent... adjust
			trajectory angle to compensate...
			begin simulation again...

	The image of the ship moves cautiously through the
	asteroid field... and this time it gets through.

					LEAH
			There you go. We got out.

	Geordi isn't satisfied...

					GEORDI
			Repeat simulation, same levels.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/6/89 - ACT FOUR          49.

64   CONTINUED:

	The image of the ship just begins to move when
	radiation wipes it out.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Fatal radiation exposure.

					GEORDI
			Swell. Same variables. Only
			this time the computer didn't
			quite make it...

	The console screen goes to static. The Red Alert
	sounds.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(so calmly)
			Deflector shield failure. Lethal
			radiation levels. Fatal exposure
			in twenty-six minutes.

	Geordi exchanges a glance with Leah. The Red Alert
	continues.

									FADE OUT.

					END ACT FOUR

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/6/89 - ACT FIVE          50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

65   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM

	As before.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Deflector shield failure. Lethal
			radiation levels. Fatal exposure
			in twenty-three minutes.

	Pushing in to Geordi's face... looking at the static
	viewer.

					GEORDI
			I can't do it.

					LEAH
			It might work, Geordi.

					GEORDI
			And it might not. I can't
			ask the captain to turn the ship
			over to a computer.

					LEAH
			It's all we've got.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Captain... two minutes... give
			me just two minutes....

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	All hands in place except Geordi.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			There is another way, Captain...
			two minutes...

					PICARD
			Two minutes. Picard out.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/1/89 - ACT FIVE          51.

67   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM

					LEAH
			Geordi, there's no other way...

					GEORDI
				(interrupting)
			No..no... wait, listen... turn
			it upside down, literally... come
			at it from the opposite
			direction... God, it's so
			simple... it might even work...

	She shakes her head...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Lethal levels of radiation...

					GEORDI
			Computer, shut up... at least in
			Holodeck Three...

	The computer shuts up... Geordi sits down at the
	console...

					GEORDI
			Computer, new simulation...

	Push into his face...

									TIME CUT:

68   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Full cast.

					GEORDI
			Everything we've been trying to
			do is based on overpowering the
			trap... more energy, faster
			adjustments... but that's exactly
			what we can't do, because that's
			what we're supposed to do. That's
			the booby trap.
				(beat)
			The answer is in our own
			computer... the mind -- the best
			piece of engineering we'll ever
			need.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/6/89 - ACT FIVE          52.

68   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Didn't your research suggest
			thousands of adjustments would
			be required per second?

					GEORDI
			Not if we turn everything off.

	Reactions. Turn everything off. Whoa, Geordi...

					GEORDI
			One blast of everything we've got
			left for a microsecond to beat
			the inertia and then we shut it
			all down except minimal life
			support and two thrusters. No
			impulse engines. No computer.

	Riker looks at Picard...

					RIKER
			One propeller, Captain...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Deflector shield failure. Lethal
			radiation levels. Fatal exposure
			in twelve minutes.

					PICARD
			Have you analyzed the risk factor?

					GEORDI
			The numbers say it's even money.
			No better than handing it over to
			the computer. No worse either.
			But I say forget the numbers.
			There's no way for a computer to
			compensate for the human factor...
			the intuition, the experience...

	Picard nods...

					PICARD
			Make it ready.

	People move into positions...

					GEORDI
			I've run the simulations... If
			you want me to take Conn...

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT FIVE         52A.

68   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			No, Mister La Forge. You've done
			your job. Now I must do mine.

	Picard crosses to Conn.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/6/89 - ACT FIVE          53.

68   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I relieve you, Mister Crusher.

	Wesley yields his station to Picard.

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

	Wesley moves to the command area, stands to Riker's
	side.

69   ON PICARD

	Picard sits down at Conn, looks over the controls.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			All hands, this is Commander
			Riker. We are about to engage
			impulse engines for a short burst.
			Inertial dampers are on manual.
			They may not fully compensate for
			acceleration. Brace yourselves.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Deflector shield failure. Lethal
			radiation levels. Fatal --

					RIKER
			Computer, discontinue radiation
			warning till further notice.

	Riker nods to Picard: "all yours, Captain."

					PICARD
			Firing impulse engines.

	Picard makes it so.

70   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the impulse engines flare to life and almost
	immediately shut down. The ship slowly starts to move.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/7/89 - ACT FIVE          54.

71   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Crew reacting to the force of breaking free. Picard
	touches the helm panel.

					DATA
			Impulse engines are now down.

					GEORDI
			Shutting down all systems.

	The bridge lights go out.

					DATA
			Velocity is one hundred thirty
			two meters per second.

					WORF
			We will enter the debris field
			in eight seconds.

72   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as Picard stares intently at the asteroid fragments and
	other debris ahead, decides on the course he wishes to
	take, and touches his panel.

					DATA
			Starboard thruster firing.

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as a tiny lateral thruster fires and the ship gently
	shifts course. A large chunk of asteroid looms ahead.

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Coming to heading three-four-zero
			mark one-zero.

	Picard, intent on the viewscreen, kills the thruster.

					RIKER
			Captain, that large mass to port
			may contain an assimilator.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/7/89 - ACT FIVE          55.

74   CONTINUED:

	Picard fires another thruster -- a quick burst this
	time.

					DATA
			Port thruster firing...

75   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	gradually adjusting course and gliding silently past
	the asteroid.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			No reaction from the assimilator.

					RIKER
			We're past the first hurdle.

	Wesley shakes his head in wonder at Picard's coolness.

					WORF
			Sir! Object to port --

	Picard, imperturbable, is already firing a thruster.

					DATA
			Starboard thruster.

	Picard, watching the viewer, sees the object sail past
	the ship... Reactions... Picard's eyes move on to the
	next problem.

					DATA
			Sir, the gravitational attraction
			of the various masses has reduced
			our velocity by eight percent.
			By my calculations, we no longer
			possess sufficient momentum to
			clear the debris field --

	Picard quietly interrupts; he doesn't need to hear
	this.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Mister Data.

	Picard fires a thruster --

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/7/89 - ACT FIVE         55A.

76   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Port thruster...

77   OMITTED

78   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as a monstrous asteroid glides into view, dead ahead.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/7/89 - ACT FIVE          56.

79   ON WESLEY AND RIKER

	Wesley's eyes widen. He looks to Riker.

80   ON PICARD AND DATA

	Picard watches the viewscreen -- but makes no move to
	fire a thruster.

					DATA
			The asteroid's gravity is drawing
			us closer. Velocity increasing.

	Picard doesn't react.

81   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	heading straight for the massive asteroid and picking
	up speed.

82   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Everyone's watching the viewscreen. Geordi and Worf
	exchange a look -- "I hope he knows what he's doing."

	Still Picard waits... and waits.

					DATA
			Velocity still increasing... now
			two hundred and nineteen meters
			per second.

	Picard remains impassive.

83   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as the bulk of the asteroid fills the screen. Picard
	poises a hand over the helm, waits a beat, then fires a
	thruster --

					DATA
			Starboard thruster.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/7/89 - ACT FIVE          57.

84   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as a thruster BLASTS to life. The ship, still gaining
	speed, slowly changes course -- and instead of
	colliding with the asteroid, it whips around it -- the
	slingshot effect flinging the Enterprise on a new
	course, completely out of the debris field.

85   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, as impassive as before, shuts down the
	thruster.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			You have used the asteroid's
			gravitational pull as a
			slingshot. Excellent.

					RIKER
			We're out. We beat it.

	Picard stands, the crew looks at him with awe.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, the conn is yours.

					WESLEY
				(with great respect)
			Yes, sir!

	Wesley takes his station. Picard returns to the
	command chair.

					PICARD
			Initiate full restart. Bring all
			systems back on-line.

					GEORDI
			With pleasure, sir.

	And with a victorious jab, Geordi turns his Engineering
	Station back on, starts to work.

	BRIDGE LIGHTS come back on full.

					PICARD
			Number One... make sure the booby
			trap won't bother anyone again.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT FIVE         58.

85   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Mister Worf, ready photon
			torpedoes, all bays... set to
			detonate upon impact with the
			Promellian vessel.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

86   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	FIRING a spread of torpedoes that explodes at the
	ancient vessel... and the entire area goes white with
	the explosive force obliterating the entire asteroid
	field.

									TIME CUT:

87   INT. HOLODECK/DRAFTING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Geordi with Leah. A quiet moment.

					GEORDI
			I've always thought that
			technology could solve any
			problem. It enhances our quality
			of life... It lets us travel
			across the galaxy... It even gave
			me my vision.
				(beat)
			But sometimes you just need to
			trust yourself and turn it all
			off. Even the gypsy violins.

					LEAH
			Violins?

					GEORDI
			Different program. Sorry.

	They look at each other for a beat.

					LEAH
			We made a good team.

					GEORDI
			Maybe we could do it again some
			time.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT FIVE         58A.

87   CONTINUED:

					LEAH
			I'm with you every day, Geordi.
			Every time you look at this
			engine, you're looking at me.
			Every time you touch it, it's me.

          STAR TREK: "Booby Trap" - REV. 9/5/89 - ACT FIVE          59.

87   CONTINUED: (2)

	He acknowledges. They smile at each other. He moves
	to her and kisses her on the lips... a soft gentle,
	goodbye kiss. A last look and...

					GEORDI
			Computer, exit Holodeck. Save
			program.

	The door opens. The program ends. He leaves.

88   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As it moves off to explore other worlds...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "The Enemy" 
                 (f.k.a. "The Mettle of Man") 
                          #40273-155 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Michael Piller 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         David Carson 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                     SEPTEMBER 11, 1989
 

               STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - 9/11/89 - CAST                 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Enemy"      
                         
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             PATAHK
                RIKER              TOMALAK
                DATA               BOCHRA
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                O'BRIEN            

                Non-Speaking       
                  MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARIES
                  SECURITY GUARDS    
                  TWO CREWMEMBERS    

         STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "The Enemy" 
                            
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     ROMULAN WARSHIP
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR                 GALORNDON CORE
              SICKBAY                    SURFACE
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
          
            ROMULAN WARSHIP
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
          
            GALORNDON CORE
              PIT
              CAVE

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "The Enemy" 
                        
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              RIBOSOME               RYE-bo-zome
              PATAHK                 Pah-tock
              TOMALAK                TOM-uh-lack
              BOCHRA                 BAH-kruh

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - 9/11/89 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Enemy"                               
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:
1
thru	OMITTED
4

5    EXT. GALORNDON SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	A hellish environment bathed in a BLUE-HUED light.
	Cold and dusty (it is always night), the planet is
	whipped by gale force winds. Visibility is only a few
	feet. Crackling blue ARCS of electricity slash across
	the sky. RIKER, WORF and GEORDI MATERIALIZE. It is
	an immediate struggle to see. Riker lays a marker down
	on the ground where they beamed in.

					RIKER
			Marking beam-out position.
			Return transport: fourteen
			minutes, forty seconds.

	Worf and Riker light their palm beacons... beams of
	light shoot out... it doesn't help a lot.

					RIKER
			Your view any better, Geordi?

					GEORDI
				(adjusting his VISOR)
			Not too bad, sir. A lot of
			charged-particle precipitation,
			but I can compensate.

					WORF
			Communicators are dysfunctional.

					RIKER
			Tricorders?

					WORF
			Readings only valid within five
			meters.

					GEORDI
				(re: his tricorder)
			I'm not so sure of that... I'm
			reading Worf as an unintelligent
			life form.

       STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - TEASER       2.

5    CONTINUED:

	Worf shoots Geordi a look.

					RIKER
			Good thing we didn't bring
			Data... we would've been
			unscrambling his circuits for a
			week...

	As they move from the beam down position... Geordi
	reacts to something he sees...

6.	GEORDI'S VISOR POV - (OPTICAL)

	picking up objects that have a different molecular
	reading than the ground cover...

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			Picking up something on the
			positron scan, Commander.

7    EXT. GALORNDON SURFACE

	Geordi takes the point...

					GEORDI
			Over here. Some electrically
			conductive objects.

	Moving with them as they begin to encounter pieces of
	wreckage from a small landing craft, badly destroyed...
	Riker looks down at some, reacts as he sees familiar
	markings.

					RIKER
			Recognize the markings, Worf?

					WORF
			Yessir. Romulan.

					RIKER
			I wonder what the hell they were
			doing in a Federation sector.

					GEORDI
			I'm picking up traces of ultritium
			residue with my VISOR, Commander.
			An explosive device must've been
			used to destroy the craft after
			it crashed.

       STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - TEASER       2A.

7    CONTINUED:

	They exchange a look. That means survivors. They draw
	phasers.

					RIKER
			Spread out... twenty five meter
			radius... our window back closes
			in nine minutes...

       STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - TEASER       3.

7    CONTINUED:

	They spread out. Moving with Geordi as he continues to
	follow --

8    ANOTHER ANGLE

	as the distance between them increases, there is no
	longer visual contact... Geordi disappears into the
	storm as Worf comes across a seriously hurt Romulan
	(PATAHK).

					WORF
			Commander...

	Riker is not visible... likely out of earshot in the
	wind... Worf bends down, rolls the Romulan on his back.
	Patahk is MOANING, delirious.

					WORF
			Commander Riker...

	Patahk opens his eyes and sees Worf. He lunges up from
	the ground, and tries to close his hands around Worf's
	throat. Worf struggles with the Romulan and succeeds
	easily in immobilizing the injured man. A moment
	later, Riker appears, reacts to the sight of the
	Romulan.

9    WITH GEORDI

	moving along the terrain... suddenly without warning,
	the earth beneath him collapses and...

10   INT. PIT

	Geordi falls hard to the ground, splashing in muddy
	water... his VISOR is flung from his face on impact...
	he groans, stunned... reaches out, trying to find the
	VISOR in the puddle, finally touches it... puts it
	on... wipes it off... sees that he's in a deep
	pit...

	NEW ANGLE

	The sky raging in a small opening many feet
	overhead... The walls are slick and muddy -- not
	rocky... there's no way back up.

       STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - TEASER       4.

11   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(yelling)
			COMMANDER RIKER... WORF... HEY
			UP THERE...

12   RIKER AND WORF

	can't hear him. They are supporting the Romulan...
	moving him back to the beam-out spot.

					WORF
			Four minutes to beam-up, sir.

	Riker tries to see through the storm... it's
	impossible...

					RIKER
			Where is he? Wait here...

	He moves into the storm, quickly disappearing...

13   GEORDI

	trying his communicator, knowing it doesn't work...

					GEORDI
			La Forge to Riker... La Forge to
			Worf...
				(yelling up again)
			HEY...

	He tries to climb... the walls are wet and slippery...
	he only succeeds in bringing more mud sliding down on
	top of him...

14   RIKER

	moving through the storm... it's getting worse...

					RIKER
			GEORDI...

15   WORF AND PATAHK (OPTICAL)

	Worf kneeling on one leg... the Romulan is barely
	clinging to consciousness.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - 9/11/89 - TEASER          5.

15   CONTINUED:

	Worf, knowing time is running out, looks out into the
	fog... sees Riker returning alone... they exchange
	a look that says Geordi's lost. With a burst of
	determination, Worf rises and starts to move away into
	the storm to find Geordi...

					RIKER
				(sharply)
			Lieutenant Worf, maintain your
			position.

	Worf reluctantly obeys. A moment later all three
	DEMATERIALIZE. HOLD on the wind-swept wasteland as the
	fierce electrical storm takes hold.

16   INT. CAVERN

	Geordi looks up and no longer bothers yelling. He
	knows it's useless. As we push into his face...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT ONE       6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

16A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Galorndon Core, an electromagnetically
	shrouded planet, obscured by fierce storms and wildly
	erratic arcs of jagged electricity.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43349.2.
			An unidentified distress signal
			has led to the discovery of a
			crashed Romulan vessel on the
			surface of Galorndon Core, a
			Federation planet.

17   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Much activity... the Romulan being examined by
	BEVERLY... MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARIES arriving with a
	gurney...

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			We have recovered one survivor.
			Lieutenant Commander La Forge
			did not report back with the away
			team and is still missing on the
			surface.

					BEVERLY
			Get him to Sickbay.

	Worf observes... ordering SECURITY GUARDS to follow
	--

					WORF
			Secure Sickbay. Post guards in
			visual contact at all times.

	Reacting, on the move --

					BEVERLY
			He's not going anywhere,
			Lieutenant.

	Worf doesn't waver, nods to the security personnel to
	follow the medical team... as they do, they pass PICARD
	who arrives... moves to Riker who is with O'BRIEN at
	his console...

       STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT ONE       7.

17   CONTINUED:

	O'Brien trying in vain to find some trace of Geordi
	in the transporter scan.

					O'BRIEN
			I'm sorry, Commander... There's
			just no way to lock in on anything
			down there...

					RIKER
				(controlled)
			Keep trying, Mister O'Brien.

					O'BRIEN
				(shakes his head,
				 useless)
			The electrical storms are creating
			thousands of ghosts...

					RIKER
				(sharp)
			Then beam some of the ghosts up
			here... one of them may be La
			Forge.
				(sees Picard)
			Request permission to lead another
			away team...

					PICARD
			Denied.
				(off his look)
			When we get another window in the
			storms.

	Riker acknowledges, collects himself.

					PICARD
			The crash site?

	Moving out into...

18.	INT. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

	Walking...

					RIKER
			The Romulan craft's a total loss.
			There's nothing there to salvage
			-- unless we do it with tweezers.

       STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT ONE       8.

18   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No sign of others...

					RIKER
				(shakes his head)
			We could barely see two meters
			in front of us down there...

					PICARD
			It certainly is the last place
			one would expect a Romulan
			encroachment.
				(speculating)
			On the other hand, Galorndon Core
			would provide ideal cover for an
			opening move of a new offensive.

					RIKER
				(agrees)
			I doubt they were there for the
			climate.

19   EXT. GALORNDON SURFACE

	Emphasizing his point... the storm is continuing to
	build.

20   INT. PIT

	Geordi is closely examining the muddy walls around
	him...

21   HIS VISOR/POV (OPTICAL)

	His scan reveals a substance buried in the wall that
	has a different quality to it than the surrounding
	soil...

22   INT. PIT

	Geordi reacts, burrows the mud away to reveal --

       STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT ONE       9.

23   INSERT - A SILVER ORE-LIKE SUBSTANCE

24   INT. PIT (OPTICAL)

	Geordi examines it... begins to pull more dirt off the
	wall, giving himself something of a work-table...
	using the mud to shape a rough mold... he takes small
	bits of ore out of the vein, puts them into his mold,
	uses his phaser to melt them... steam erupts as it
	turns into hot liquid in the cold mud... and as it
	collects in the mold, we can see he is creating a
	short, sharp pole...

25   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly is with Picard and Riker... as they observe
	life-saving measures being taken with the Romulan.

					BEVERLY
			We thought it would be like
			working on a Vulcan, but there
			are subtle differences... too many
			of them...

					PICARD
			Can you treat him?

					BEVERLY
			He has cell damage in vital
			areas... He's going to need a
			transfusion of compatible
			ribosomes in order to recover.
			I'm setting up a schedule to
			test every member of the crew.

					RIKER
			Will he survive?

					BEVERLY
			I can't answer that yet.

					RIKER
			Let me put it another way -- will
			he survive long enough to tell
			us what he was doing here?

	Beverly reacts.

					PICARD
			It is an important consideration,
			Doctor.

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT ONE      9A.

25   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			I can't put his life in any
			additional jeopardy...

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT ONE      10.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Nor would we ask you to.

					BEVERLY
			I can bring him around for a few
			minutes...

	As she prepares an injection...

					BEVERLY
			There is one serious complication.
			His brainwaves indicate early
			neural-pathway degeneration.

					RIKER
			A head injury?

					BEVERLY
				(shakes her head, no)
			There was no obvious cranial
			trauma. I'm guessing the exposure
			to the magnetic fields on the
			surface was slowly breaking down
			his synaptic connections.

	Picard and Riker exchange a glance.

					RIKER
			Will it affect Geordi the same
			way?

	She nods, concerned... Gives the injection to Patahk
	who stirs. As he awakens, Picard observes as Riker
	moves closer to the Romulan. Patahk is in clear
	discomfort.

					RIKER
			You are aboard the Federation
			Starship Enterprise.
				(Patahk reacts)
			We are treating your injuries.
			How long were you on Galorndon
			Core?
				(he does not answer)
			Do you understand me?

					PATAHK
			I will not answer questions.

					RIKER
			We must know if there are any
			other survivors on the surface.

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT ONE      11.

25   CONTINUED: (3)

					PATAHK
			I am alone. I will not answer
			any questions.

					RIKER
			Is there a mother ship we should
			advise of your condition?

	The Romulan closes his eyes and drifts back into
	unconsciousness. Beverly signals that's it... Riker
	joins Picard who has heard...

					PICARD
			The only answer he offers is that
			he was alone...

					RIKER
			... which suggests he wasn't.

26   INT. PIT - GEORDI'S FACE STRAINING

	and then...

27   NEW ANGLE

	to see he is halfway up the side of the pit... using
	two of his "spike" tools in each hand to poke into the
	earth, pulling himself up, inch by inch... the howling
	of the wind above... crashing thunder... flickering of
	lightning...

28   HIS FEET

	are almost useless, slipping on the sides...

29   INT. PIT - GEORDI

	as he grits his teeth and raises himself another notch
	and...

30   EXT. GALORNDON SURFACE

	Geordi's arm reaches over and drives a stake in the
	ground... pulls himself up and out, exhausted...

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT ONE      12.

31   OMITTED

32   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Beverly, TROI, WESLEY and DATA.
	Picking up in mid-conversation...

					RIKER
			Something that can cut through
			the storm... to give us some way
			to signal him...

	Wesley has an idea...

					WESLEY
			A neutrino pulse...

	They turn to him...

					WESLEY
			We could build a portable neutrino
			source and send it in a probe to
			the surface. It would be like
			a beacon.

	Picard glances at Data for a reaction.

					DATA
			A neutrino pulse would send
			non-charged particles back up
			through the atmosphere... and
			would be detectable by Geordi's
			VISOR.

					WESLEY
			He'll be able to show us that he's
			found it by modifying the
			pulse...

					PICARD
				(nods to Wesley)
			Make it so.

	Wesley moves from his position and EXITS. Data has
	something new on his sensors...

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT ONE      13.

32   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Captain, I have a new transmission
			on a parallel frequency to the
			distress call...

					PICARD
			From the planet?

					DATA
			No sir... from inside the Romulan
			Zone. We should be able to view
			the transmission.

					PICARD
			On screen.

33   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER - ROMULAN READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	as the image of TOMALAK, a Romulan commander, appears.

					TOMALAK
			Tomalak to Pi.
				(a beat)
			We have received your distress
			signal. Respond.
				(a beat)
			If you can hear me, we are
			entering the Neutral Zone now...
			We will reach you in six hours.

	The transmission ends. The viewscreen goes back to
	the starfield. On reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT TWO      14.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

34   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, hail the Romulan
			vessel.

					WORF
			Frequency open, sir.

	Picard addresses the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Romulan vessel. This is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard of the Federation
			Starship Enterprise.

	There is a long beat and no response.

					WORF
			The frequency is open, sir.

					PICARD
			Commander Tomalak, we have
			intercepted your transmission.
			You are not to enter Federation
			space.

	Finally, the screen comes to life and Tomalak
	appears... he is cool, almost cordial.

					TOMALAK
			Captain Picard, my apologies.
			If I had known you were in this
			sector, I certainly would have
			advised you before crossing the
			Neutral Zone.

					PICARD
				(dry)
			Really...

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT TWO      15.

35   CONTINUED:

					TOMALAK
			I'm sure you'll understand when
			I explain. Simply, one of our
			ships had a slight navigational
			error and apparently crashed on
			Galorndon Core.

					PICARD
			A "slight" navigational error.
			Nearly half a light year past the
			Neutral Zone.

					TOMALAK
			I assure you, Captain, no
			aggression was intended.

					PICARD
			Commander, we have recovered one
			of your survivors.

	Tomalak's poker face barely reacts... but there's a
	blink if you catch it.

					TOMALAK
			He is on board your ship?

					PICARD
			We are treating him for severe
			injuries.

					TOMALAK
			And his craft?

					PICARD
				(pointed)
			Destroyed... deliberately... after
			the crash.

					TOMALAK
				(shrugs)
			Standard procedure for all Romulan
			crews.

					PICARD
			For all Romulan crews in enemy
			space... which would suggest they
			knew where they were, Commander.

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT TWO      16.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

					TOMALAK
				(disagrees)
			If I were lost and uncertain, I
			would not take any chances. Nor
			I suspect would you, Captain.
			May I speak to him?

					PICARD
			He is not conscious... and not
			well enough to leave Sickbay.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, with your permission...

	Picard nods. She looks to the viewscreen --

					BEVERLY
			I am Doctor Crusher, the medical
			officer. We are doing everything
			we can for him and it still may
			not be enough. Any medical
			guidance your ship's doctor can
			offer...

					TOMALAK
				(patronizing)
			My dear, there is no way to talk
			you through the intricacies of
			Romulan medicine. His life is in
			your hands.

	And it is clear that Tomalak is using this
	"responsibility" as a diplomatic weapon.

					TOMALAK
				(to Picard)
			I assume that you are prepared
			to leave at once and rendezvous
			with me in the Neutral Zone.

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT TWO      17.

35   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I have an away team on the
			surface. We are waiting for a
			window in the storm to beam them
			back.

	Tomalak considers that...

					TOMALAK
			And then you will return my
			officer?

	Picard is not yet prepared to discuss that issue.
	Instead...

					PICARD
			Are there any other Romulans we
			should be looking to recover from
			Galorndon Core... ?

					TOMALAK
			No. It was a one-man craft.
				(beat, cool)
			Captain, we will be at the
			Federation border of the Neutral
			Zone in roughly five hours. We
			will expect you to rendezvous at
			that time.

	The Main Viewer switches back to the starfield.

36   ON PICARD

	turning to Troi.

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			There is great hostility behind
			his smile, Captain. To complete
			his mission, he will stop at
			nothing.

					RIKER
			Including the Neutral Zone border?

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT TWO      18.

36   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sir, I see no reason to return
			the Romulan to his ship. He
			should be held and interrogated.

					RIKER
			We do have a right to detain him,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Without clear evidence of intent,
			it would not be a simple matter.

					RIKER
				(disagreeing)
			This was obviously not pilot's
			error, Captain... it requires a
			response from us.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			We must measure the response
			carefully, Number One. Or history
			may remember Galorndon Core
			alongside Pearl Harbor and Station
			Salem-One... as the stage for
			a bloody preamble to war.

37   EXT. SHELTERED AREA (OPTICAL)

	Geordi pushes into a crevice offering slim protection
	from the furious storm... rests out of breath... He
	is cold and hungry... rubbing his hands together for
	heat... sees some (basketball-sized) rocks on the
	ground... leans down to pick one up... and misses it off
	to the left. He reacts...

					GEORDI
			What the hell... ?

	He tries it again, comes down wrong again. Geordi
	removes his VISOR, presses a tiny button on the inside
	of it. After a beat, the VISOR BEEPS softly. Geordi
	shrugs, puts it back on. As he tries again, this time
	he methodically adjusts...

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT TWO      19.

37   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			About five degrees off... huh.
			The water maybe... ?

	He shakes his head -- nothing to be done here and now.
	He rolls a few rocks into a pile... uses his phaser
	to heat them up... sits next to the rocks to get warm.

38   INT. SICKBAY

	Medical supernumeraries are taking DNA (TECH) samples
	from several crew members who have reported for
	testing... moving to find Beverly examining the
	Romulan's life signs and is not encouraged... to a
	medical supernumerary --

					BEVERLY
			I want him off all the drugs...
			they aren't doing anything...
				(keys insignia)
			Doctor Crusher to Picard.

									INTERCUT:

39   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Data and supernumeraries...

					PICARD
			Go ahead.

					BEVERLY
			My patient is not responding to
			treatment.

					PICARD
			You haven't found a compatible
			ribosome donor?

					BEVERLY
			The lab is still processing the
			tests... early results indicate
			humans have far too many
			biorejection factors. I've also
			ruled out the Vulcans we've
			tested.

	In the background, Wesley ENTERS the bridge.

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT TWO      20.

39   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			We'll try a little old-fashioned
			country medicine... keep the
			fever down, try to let the body
			heal itself...

					PICARD
			Keep me advised. Picard out.

	Staying on the bridge...

					WESLEY
			Captain, the neutrino beacon is
			operational. We've placed it
			aboard a class three probe.

					PICARD
			Well done, Ensign.
				(to Worf)
			Launch the probe.

	Worf makes it march --

40   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	FIRING the probe. (STOCK photon torpedo)

41   OMITTED

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. Wesley has returned to Conn.

					WORF
			Probe has entered the atmosphere,
			sir.

					DATA
			The neutrino stream is coming in
			strongly. Sensors are tracking
			the probe despite the
			interference.

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT TWO      21.

43   EXT. SHELTERED AREA

	Geordi is sitting by the hot rocks when he senses
	something in the distance... something we can't see...

44   ANGLE - INCLUDE THE HORIZON

	To our naked eye, there's nothing there. But...

45   GEORDI

	reacts to something he sees, stands...

					GEORDI
			This better not be another
			malfunction...

46   HIS POV - (OPTICAL)

	His VISOR reveals the staccato beacon of light from
	the neutrino beam... quite a distance away.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			A stationary neutrino source...

47   GEORDI

	Hope fills his face...

					GEORDI
				(smiles)
			Wesley Crusher.

	He moves out into the muck...

48   EXT. GALORNDON SURFACE

	Geordi moving through the storm along the rocky
	hillside toward the neutrino beam... as he moves
	forward...

         STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - 9/11/89 - ACT TWO         22.

49   ANGLE

	to find two feet moving out from cover... coming up
	quickly behind him and a HARD THUD sound... and Geordi
	falls into frame unconscious by the feet... and tilt up
	to see another Romulan (BOCHRA) looking down at him.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT THREE     23.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. GALORNDON SURFACE

	The wind is getting stronger. Geordi, dazed, gets to
	his knees, shakes his head to clear it. As sense
	returns, he instinctively reaches for his phaser. It's
	gone -- as are his tricorder and communicator. Geordi
	looks up:

51   ON THE ROMULAN

	BOCHRA is standing a few meters away, holding Geordi's
	tricorder and insignia in one hand -- and training a
	phaser on him with the other. The wind grows more
	furious. The Romulan does not look entirely well.

					BOCHRA
			You are my prisoner.

	Geordi looks at him -- big deal.

					GEORDI
			Right. Congratulations.
			Certainly, a strategic triumph
			for the Romulan Empire.

	Geordi starts to stand. Bochra waves the phaser.

					BOCHRA
			Stay there.

					GEORDI
			My shoes are getting full of
			sand... I just hate that, don't
			you? You think we could just
			maybe move outta the...

					BOCHRA
				(interrupting)
			How many other Federation troops
			are with you?

	FLASH of lightning. Wind stronger still. Geordi will
	not offer any "military" information, sidesteps the
	question.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT THREE     23A.

51   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We just stopped by to rescue you,
			big fella... which I'm still
			willing to do if you'll put that
			down...

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT THREE     24.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

	Bochra holds it steady...

					GEORDI
			Or we can just stand here and take
			in the view...

					BOCHRA
			Your name and rank.

					GEORDI
			Lieutenant Commander Geordi La
			Forge. I don't believe I caught
			yours... ?

					BOCHRA
			A Romulan ship will arrive
			shortly... you will accompany me
			on board...

					GEORDI
			Uh, I really don't think that's
			gonna happen, Ensign... or is it
			Commodore...
				(a beat, Bochra doesn't
				 react)
			Yeah, see... we heard your message
			too... and well, the fleet's in,
			Commodore. Sky's full of
			Federation ships.

					BOCHRA
			You're lying.

					GEORDI
			I never lie when I've got sand
			in my shoes, Commodore.

					BOCHRA
			Get up.

	The wind is swirling dangerously now. Bochra gestures
	for Geordi to start walking toward a cave (where he
	was hiding). Geordi stands, but doesn't move.

					GEORDI
			Seriously. There's only one way
			out of here. Put that down and
			I'll take you back to my ship as
			soon as there's a window in the
			storm...

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT THREE     25.

51   CONTINUED: (3)

	But now a hurricane force gust of blinding wind
	virtually knocks them down... Geordi scrambles to his
	feet, sees Bochra still struggling on the ground... as
	rocks, loosened by the wind, start falling from the
	cliff above all around them... one strikes the
	Romulan's leg... Geordi doesn't hesitate, he pulls the
	Romulan to safety.

52
thru	OMITTED
53

54   INT. GALORNDON CAVE

	as Geordi and Bochra ENTER. Bochra raises a hand --
	"I can manage" -- limps over to a rock, sits down.
	Geordi looks out at the storm, then turns to see Bochra
	is once again levelling a phaser at him.

					GEORDI
			You gotta be kidding.

	Bochra isn't kidding.

					BOCHRA
			Sit.

	Bochra motions for Geordi to move away from the cave
	mouth and cross to a spot where Bochra's between Geordi
	and the cave mouth. As Geordi complies, sits down
	and takes the shoe off...

					GEORDI
				(to himself)
			Welcome to Galorndon Core, where
			no good deed goes unpunished...

	... and lets the sand fall out.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT THREE     26.

55   INT. SICKBAY - BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Beverly is at her desk as Worf ENTERS, having been
	summoned...

					WORF
			Yes, Doctor...

	She looks up, pleased to see him.

					BEVERLY
			Lieutenant. Good. Come in.
			Please, sit down...

	He does. Stiffly. She smiles at him.

					BEVERLY
			We've finally found a compatible
			ribosome match for the Romulan.
			But only one. You.

					WORF
			That is impossible. I am a
			Klingon.

					BEVERLY
			Different species, yes. But
			Humans, Romulans, Vulcans,
			Klingons, Betazoids -- we're all
			genetically similar. We have
			comparable cell structures. And
			you have what this Romulan
			needs. There's absolutely no
			risk to you...

	Worf frowns, looks away. She reacts.

					BEVERLY
			You did understand that was the
			purpose of all the testing...

					WORF
			I have no objection to tests.

					BEVELRY
				(beat)
			You have an objection to being
			a donor.

					WORF
			Yes.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT THREE     27.

55   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Lieutenant, I understand your
			feelings about the Romulans.
			But this is not the time or
			place...

					WORF
			If you had seen them kill your
			parents, you would understand,
			Doctor. It is always the time
			and place for those feelings.

					BEVERLY
			This Romulan did not kill your
			parents. And you are the only
			one who can save his life.

					WORF
				(beat)
			Then he will die.

	He stands and EXITS. Beverly is flabbergasted.

									TIME CUT:

56   INT. READY ROOM

	Beverly sits with Picard trying to enlist his aid.

					BEVERLY
			I don't need him to like the idea,
			Captain... just to do it.

					PICARD
			There is no alternative?

					BEVERLY
			The alternative is the Romulan
			will die. Worf is quite correct
			on that point.

	Picard stands, thoughtful.

					PICARD
			We need him alive...
				(beat)
			It is easy to forget that our
			Lieutenant Worf is not human.
			His values are very different from
			yours and mine.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT THREE     28.

56   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Of course they are. But he is
			also an officer of Starfleet...
			and this is...

					PICARD
			... this is a personal matter...

					BEVERLY
			It's very personal, Captain.
			Especially to the Romulan who's
			dying in my Sickbay. Maybe he
			has a family waiting for him to
			come home.

	Picard studies her.

					BEVERLY
			Worf is a good man. I know with
			a word of encouragement from you
			he will do the right thing.

	A long beat.

					PICARD
				(you mean)
			Order him.

					BEVERLY
			Encourage him.

					PICARD
				(uncomfortable)
			A captain's encouragement is
			difficult to refuse, Doctor.
				(beat)
			And difficult to offer to a man
			whose feelings run so deep.

					BEVERLY
			Even if it means the life of the
			Romulan?

	Picard's expression is pained. He is torn by his
	respect for this woman, his need to respect Worf's
	beliefs, his own personal feelings. Slowly,
	regretfully, he shakes his head.

					PICARD
			I must respect his personal
			views... even if I do not share
			them. He will have to live with
			the consequences of his decision.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT THREE     28A.

56   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			We will all have to.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT THREE     29.

56   CONTINUED: (2)

	He and Beverly share a last long look. She is not
	happy. She EXITS. Picard looks somberly after her.

57   INT. GALORNDON CAVE

	Bochra and Geordi sit facing one another. Bochra's
	posture is ramrod-straight as he keeps his phaser
	levelled at Geordi. But he seems oddly overheated for
	the cold environment. Geordi, however, has made
	himself as comfortable as possible, reclining and
	putting his feet up -- a small show of rebellion.

					GEORDI
			I wish you'd put that away.

					BOCHRA
				(smug)
			You're afraid of dying.

					GEORDI
				("are you stupid?")
			You bet I am. Who isn't?

					BOCHRA
			I'm not.

					GEORDI
			Right.

					BOCHRA
			To die in the service of my
			people...

					GEORDI
			Ah, the Romulan path to glory.

	Such irreverence. Bochra starts to boil, then gets
	control of himself. No sense letting a lowly human get
	your goat.

					BOCHRA
			You can be sarcastic -- now. But
			in a few millennia, when humans
			are extinct and the Romulan Empire
			spans the galaxy...

					GEORDI
				(genuinely curious)
			You really believe that stuff,
			don't you, Commodore?

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT THREE     30.

57   CONTINUED:

					BOCHRA
			Our culture is far older and wiser
			than yours. It's inevitable that
			we will prevail.

					GEORDI
			Well, if you're that sure of
			yourselves, why be so
			tight-lipped? You won't even tell
			me your name.

					BOCHRA
			I see no need to tell you.

					GEORDI
			Why? Is it a military secret or
			something? I've told you mine.
				(shrugs)
			Okay, Commodore... whatever you
			say.

	Bochra bristles. Geordi pretends not to notice.

					BOCHRA
			You may address me as Centurion
			Bochra.

					GEORDI
			Ahh. Bochra. Good, solid Romulan
			name. And you're a centurion.
			Well, stay with it, you'll be a
			commodore someday.

	Bochra starts to react, realizes Geordi's deliberately
	trying to get a rise out of him, decides two can play
	at this game. Unruffled, Bochra replies:

					BOCHRA
			I'm not certain of the equivalent
			Federation rank... but I do know
			it's higher than lieutenant
			commander.

	Geordi can't help a grin. Good shot. Bochra's head
	weaves momentarily as though he's dizzy.

					GEORDI
			What's the matter?

					BOCHRA
			Nothing.


     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT THREE     31.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Wrong. Your heart rate just shot
			way up.

	Bochra can't help his curiosity, looks at Geordi --
	How can you tell? Geordi taps his VISOR in response.

					GEORDI
			It translates a wide range of
			radiation into neural impulses.
			Allows me to see.

					BOCHRA
			Without it, you are blind?

					GEORDI
			Yes...

					BOCHRA
			How did this happen?

					GEORDI
			I was born that way.

					BOCHRA
				(honestly doesn't
				 understand)
			And your parents let you live?

	Geordi's stunned.

					GEORDI
			What kind of question is that?
			Of course they let me live.

	Bochra shakes his head. Humans are strange.

					BOCHRA
			No wonder your race is weak. You
			waste time and resources on
			defective children...

	That pushes Geordi's button.

					GEORDI
			Defective? Listen, Commodore --
			I'm a chief engineer in Starfleet.
			You don't get there by being
			defective.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT THREE     31A.

57   CONTINUED: (3)

					BOCHRA
			But if you can't see...

					GEORDI
			I can see things you can't even
			imagine.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT THREE     32.

57   CONTINUED: (3)

	Geordi turns to look out in the direction of the
	neutrino beacon...

57A  HIS POV (OPTICAL)

	He sees the neutrino beam through the storm... but
	suddenly the vision goes haywire.

57B  GEORDI

	reacts...

					GEORDI
			Whoa...

	Bochra looks on with fascination as Geordi removes his
	VISOR and presses the tiny button inside. The VISOR
	BEEPS back.

					GEORDI
				(to Bochra)
			I'm having some sort of polarity
			shift. The diagnostic insists
			everything's fine...

	Geordi replaces his VISOR over his eyes, looks at
	Bochra with concern.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Your body temperature's gone up
			another full degree...

					BOCHRA
				(giving nothing away)
			What are you saying?

					GEORDI
			It's this place... All that
			electromagnetic soup is playing
			hell with our nervous systems.
			Your metabolism's messed up...
			so's my interface with the VISOR.

	Geordi starts to get to his feet.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT THREE     33.

57B  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			We've got to get out of here
			while we still can.

	Bochra raises the phaser -- "don't move." Geordi
	freezes.

					BOCHRA
			Sit down.

					GEORDI
			Bochra...

	Bochra wavers. He's feeling dizzy, short of breath,
	feverish -- but is trying not to let it show. Maybe
	Geordi's telling the truth -- but Bochra can't bring
	himself to trust him.

					BOCHRA
				(deliberate)
			Sit down.

	Reluctantly, Geordi sits down...

58   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf, Wesley, Data. Wesley is
	monitoring the neutrino probe... a concerned look on
	his face. Riker, impatient for a sign, glances over
	Wes' shoulder, sighs... a shiver in the signal makes
	him react... he looks at Wesley who shakes his head...

					RIKER
			What's that?

					WESLEY
			Just a background fluctuation,
			Commander... he hasn't found it
			yet.

					RIKER
			Then he must be hurt... or dead.
				(beat)
			How long before another window,
			Data?

					DATA
			There are none indicated,
			Commander. I have no way to
			predict.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/12/89 - ACT THREE     33A.

58   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Incoming Romulan transmission,
			Captain.

	Picard and Riker exchange a look.

					RIKER
			They're early.

					DATA
				(agrees)
			The Romulan warbird should still
			be twenty-nine minutes away from
			the edge of the Neutral Zone.

					PICARD
			Close enough, however, to see
			we're not there.
				(to Worf)
			On screen.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT THREE     34.

59   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER - ROMULAN READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Tomalak speaks from his command chair.

					TOMALAK
			Picard, I'm approaching the
			Federation border and the
			Enterprise is not to be found.
			Why?

	Picard doesn't like Tomalak's attitude, but he
	maintains his composure.

					PICARD
			My away team has not been able
			to leave the surface because of
			the storms.

					TOMALAK
			And my officer?

					PICARD
			He is alive.

					TOMALAK
			His life remains in jeopardy?

					PICARD
			Yes.

	Include Worf.

					TOMALAK
			And yet you will still not permit
			me to cross into your precious
			Federation space to retrieve
			him...

	Picard feels himself being manuevered into a defensive
	position. He knows he's escalating the stakes when
	he responds...

					PICARD
			If the point hasn't been made
			clearly, Commander, let me make
			it again.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT THREE     34A.

59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Romulan warships do not enter
			Federation space unless they are
			prepared to do battle.

					TOMALAK
			But a mission of mercy...

					PICARD
			A mission to recover one of your
			officers who was caught on a
			Federation planet. For reasons
			still unknown...

					TOMALAK
			I have already explained that.

					PICARD
			And I have rejected your
			explanation.

					TOMALAK
			Territories... you would measure
			territories against a man's life?

	Picard does not at all like being in this position. He
	takes the only posture he can.

					PICARD
			Commander, your singular concern
			for a life is impressive. Do
			not risk any more lives by leaving
			the Neutral Zone. Picard out.

	The screen returns to starfield. Picard is really
	furious with the way this is going. He turns and
	cannot help exchanging a glance with Worf. As he EXITS
	to the Ready Room.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT THREE     35.

60   OMITTED

61   INT. GALORNDON CAVE

	The SOUND of the storm outside has abated. Bochra's
	definitely not a well Romulan; he's sweating, and his
	hands have developed a slight tremble. He is clearly
	much further along in his deterioration than Geordi.
	But he never takes his eyes -- or the phaser -- off
	Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Bochra, you're in bad shape.

	Bochra doesn't respond.

					GEORDI
			My vision's getting worse.
			There's a beacon out there...
			it'll get us back to my ship...
			but not if I can't find it.

	Bochra shakes his head.

					BOCHRA
			I can't surrender to the
			Federation.

					GEORDI
			Then stay here and die.

	Bochra looks inquisitively at Geordi, trying to
	understand this human.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT THREE     36.

61   CONTINUED:

					BOCHRA
			If the situation were reversed...
			would you not die to avoid
			capture?

	Geordi takes a beat to consider.

					GEORDI
			I don't know. I might... if I
			thought it was necessary. If the
			stakes were high enough.
				(a beat)
			But they'd have to be pretty damn
			high.

	Bochra thinks this over. Maybe he's considering just
	how high -- or low -- the stakes are in his case.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Guess I'd make a pretty lousy
			Romulan, huh... ?

					BOCHRA
			I no more wish to die than you
			do.

					GEORDI
				(a smile)
			You mean Romulans aren't always
			ready to sacrifice themselves on
			command?

					BOCHRA
			No more than humans are frail,
			weak-willed children without any
			conception of loyalty or duty.

	They exchange a weak grin. Geordi tests his vision;
	it's getting worse.

					GEORDI
			Bochra -- there are times when
			dying for one's ideals is
			necessary.
				(a beat)
			Do you believe this is one of
			those times?

	Bochra agonizes, makes up his mind, gets to his feet
	-- and lowers the phaser. Geordi nods in
	acknowledgement of what that cost Bochra.

        STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - 9/11/89 - ACT THREE        37.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Let's find that beacon.

	They start toward the entrance.

62   NEW ANGLE

	as Geordi stumbles over a rock, gropes for the walls of
	the cave.

					BOCHRA
			What is it?

	Geordi holds his VISOR to his forehead with both hands.

					GEORDI
			Everything's gone blank.
				(a beat)
			I'm blind.

	Geordi takes off the VISOR, revealing his white,
	sightless eyes.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FOUR      38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

62A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf approaches a cabin door, considers a beat, then
	rings the bell.

					RIKER'S VOICE
			Come.

	The door opens to Riker's quarters and Worf ENTERS.

63   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS

	Riker is in his quarters studying territorial maps on
	his computer screen. Worf ENTERS, stops...

					WORF
			You are busy. Forgive my
			intrusion.

	He starts to leave... Riker stops him with...

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FOUR      39.

63   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			For what it's worth, I understand
			your bitterness.

	Worf stops, turns...

					WORF
			With respect, sir... you cannot.
				(beat)
			I am asked to give up the very
			lifeblood of my mother, of my
			father, to those who murdered
			them.

					RIKER
			Must you blame all Romulans for
			that?

					WORF
			Yes.

					RIKER
			Forever, Worf?
				(Worf thinks deeply)
			What if the Federation should make
			peace with the Romulans someday...

					WORF
			Impossible.

					RIKER
			Not long ago, your people said
			the same thing about humans.

	Worf reacts.

					RIKER
			And so many on both sides died
			in that war. How could you and
			I be here now... like this...
			if we were unable to let go of
			the anger, the blame.
				(beat)
			When does it end, Worf? If the
			Romulan dies, does his family
			carry the bitterness forward
			another generation?

					WORF
			Then you believe I should.

     STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FOUR     39A.

63   CONTINUED:	(2)

					RIKER
			What I believe doesn't matter.

					WORF
			My Starfleet training tells me
			one thing. Everything I am tells
			me another.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf, report to
			Sickbay.

      STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT FOUR      40.

63   CONTINUED:	(3)

					WORF
			Acknowledged.

	Worf and Riker exchange a look. Then he EXITS.

64   INT. SICKBAY

	CLOSE on Patahk in the biobed, MUTTERING in semiconsciousness.

65   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	as Worf ENTERS and stays at the door. Beverly crosses
	to him. Worf looks suspiciously over at Patahk, then
	at Beverly. Calmly, softly --

					BEVERLY
			Lieutenant, his life is coming
			to an end. I thought it important
			for you to see him again.

	Worf studies him... perhaps begins to turn...

					BEVERLY
			It is not too late to change your
			mind.

	They exchange a long look and she leaves him with the
	Romulan...

66   ANGLE - OVER HIS SHOULDER

	Patahk's eyes open slightly and sees Worf. Hatred
	succeeds in awakening him even more.

					PATAHK
			Come close to me, Klingon. Let
			me die with my hands at your
			throat.

	Worf just stares at him. Patahk trembles, has to
	force his body back under his control.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT FOUR          41.

66   CONTINUED:

	Worf pulls away from his instinctive reaction,
	desperately wants to find a way to make this okay.
	We should see the two sides of him pulling back and
	forth.

					WORF
			I am the only one who can keep
			you alive.

					PATAHK
			You?

					WORF
			There is a substance within my
			cells which you need to survive...

	Patahk grins weakly... with irony.

					PATAHK
			You have come to hear me beg for
			my life.

					WORF
				(beat)
			No.

	Is an appreciation of warriors who can respect each
	other as enemies beginning here? Patahk looks up at him
	through weakening eyes... reaches up with a wavering
	hand and takes Worf by the wrist, tries to speak, pull
	himself up, cannot... Worf leans over to hear what he has
	to say.

					PATAHK
				(whispers)
			I would rather die than pollute
			my body with Klingon filth.

	Worf reacts as the Romulan grins, leans back. Worf
	EXITS past Beverly without looking at her.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT FOUR         41A.

67   INT. GALORNDON CAVE

	A dejected Geordi examines his VISOR with his touch.
	Bochra is lying back now, weaker... The diagnostic
	BEEP is emitted, signalling all is okay with the VISOR
	itself.

					BOCHRA
			I have lost almost all feeling
			in my legs.

	Geordi looks at him with concern...

					GEORDI
			My synapses must be turning to
			jelly. The VISOR's fine, but I
			can't see a thing.

					BOCHRA
			How do we locate the beacon?

					GEORDI
			We don't.

	Another thin smile from Bochra.

					BOCHRA
			Do all humans give up so easily?

	Geordi smiles in return.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT FOUR          42.

67   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Are all Romulans so pushy?
			Bochra, we're lost... unless
			you've got something that can
			smell neutrinos.

	Bochra picks up Geordi's tricorder.

					BOCHRA
			We have the sensor device you were
			carrying.

					GEORDI
			My tricorder? It isn't set up
			to detect neutrinos.

					BOCHRA
			But your eye device does. Connect
			them.

					GEORDI
			That's crazy. They don't speak
			the same language. I'd never get
			an accurate sampling...
				(stops; maybe it's not
				 so crazy)
			But, then, I don't need an
			accurate sampling. I just need
			a pointer... a neutrino Geiger
			counter.

	Geordi considers the problem, then sinks back into
	dejection.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Still not possible.

					BOCHRA
			You cannot do it?

					GEORDI
			Under normal circumstances, maybe.
			Here, no way.

					BOCHRA
			Why?

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT FOUR          43.

67   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GEORDI
			Because I can't see. Adapting
			the neural output pods of the
			VISOR is tricky work. It can't
			be done by "touch."

	Bochra is not to be dissuaded:

					BOCHRA
			Then I'll be your eyes.

	On Geordi's reaction...

68   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf.

					DATA
			The storm is beginning to subside,
			Captain... we should have a
			window in less than an hour...

					RIKER
			Still no indication he's found
			the beacon, sir...

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Assemble an away team...

					RIKER
				(moving with purpose)
			Yes, sir...

	But before Riker can leave...

					WORF
				(interrupting)
			Captain... the Romulan warship
			has crossed the Neutral Zone
			border. It is in Federation space
			and heading toward us.

					PICARD
			Stand by, Number One.
				(quietly)
			Red Alert.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT FOUR         43A.

68   CONTINUED:

	As RED ALERT SOUNDS, we --

69   OMITTED
									FADE OUT.
                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT FIVE          44.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

70   INT. GALORNDON CAVE

	CLOSE ON Bochra's hand shaking badly as he tries to
	make some final delicate adjustments on the
	tricorder/VISOR.

					GEORDI (V.O.)
			... make sure the scan select
			limiter matches the VISOR output
			range.

					BOCHRA
			Not so fast...

71   WIDER

	to see Bochra, exhausted, complete the task. Geordi
	is behind him, guiding him through the operation.

					BOCHRA
			Done.

					GEORDI
			Now close the case and place the
			neural output pods in contact
			with the tricorder scanner heads.

	Bochra closes up the tricorder then places the VISOR
	around it.

					BOCHRA
			Ready.

					GEORDI
			Let her rip.

	Bochra pans the area with the unit. As he scans, the
	tricorder/VISOR suddenly emits a series of faint BEEPS.

					BOCHRA
				(excited)
			Bearing three-five-zero.

					GEORDI
			We did it! The first
			Federation-Romulan co-venture.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT FIVE         44A.

71   CONTINUED:

	A brief moment of shared jubilation -- then they
	remember they're supposed to be enemies, and return
	to the task at hand. More somber:

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE          45.

71   CONTINUED:	(2)

					BOCHRA
			The storm may be breaking.

					GEORDI
			With any luck an electromagnetic
			window will be opening up and we
			can get out of here.

					BOCHRA
			At which point I'll be your
			prisoner.

	They exchange a look -- best not to look too far ahead.
	Geordi puts his hand on Bochra's shoulder.

					GEORDI
			Can you walk?

					BOCHRA
			I don't know...

	Geordi helps him to his feet... Bochra leans on him for
	support... Bochra provides the vision for them both.

					BOCHRA
			Straight ahead...

72   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard seated. Worf ENTERS.

					WORF
			You wished to see me, Captain.

					PICARD
			Yes, Lieutenant.
				(a beat)
			I assume you know what this is
			about...

	Worf nods.

					PICARD
			The Romulan ship will reach us
			within the hour, Lieutenant. If
			our patient dies... it may be
			just the excuse the Romulan
			commander needs to start an
			incident. The death of a Romulan
			officer at the hands of the
			Federation! Think of it.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE         45A.

72   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			I have, Captain.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			There is no question that this
			Romulan is more valuable to us
			alive than dead, Lieutenant.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT FIVE          46.

72   CONTINUED:	(2)

					WORF
			I understand.

	Picard chooses his next words carefully.

					PICARD
			Sometimes the moral obligations
			of command are less than clear.
			I weigh the good of the many
			against the needs of the
			individual... and try to balance
			them as realistically as possible.
			God knows I don't always succeed.

					WORF
			I have not had cause to complain,
			Captain.

					PICARD
				(with appreciation)
			You wouldn't complain even if you
			had cause, Lieutenant.

					WORF
			If you order me to agree to the
			transfusion, I will, of course,
			obey.

	Picard turns to him.

					PICARD
			I cannot order you. I will not
			order you, Lieutenant. But I ask
			you. I beg you to volunteer.

					WORF
				(a beat)
			I cannot, Captain.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT FIVE          47.

	ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Lieutenant...

					WORF
			Sir?

	A long beat. Picard nods evenly.

					PICARD
			Dismissed.

	Worf nods, EXITS. After a beat...

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Picard to Doctor Crusher.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead.

					PICARD
			Do not continue to enlist
			Lieutenant Worf's assistance.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			I won't have to, Captain. The
			Romulan has died.

	On Picard's reaction...

74   EXT. GALORNDON SURFACE

	The hellish winds have died down and electrical ARCS
	are few and far between. Vision is still difficult.

	Geordi supports Bochra as they walk, Bochra holding
	the BEEPING tricorder/VISOR before him, Geordi
	shielding his VISORless eyes.

75   NEW ANGLE

	as they come to the probe... barely sticking out of a
	crater (virtually impossible to see with the naked
	eye).

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE         47A.

75   CONTINUED:

	Bochra points the tricorder/VISOR down into the crater;
	the BEEPS speed up. Pay dirt.

					BOCHRA
			We've found it.

					GEORDI
			Now we have to change its signal
			pattern so the Enterprise knows
			we've found it.

					BOCHRA
			Will that be difficult?

					GEORDI
			Not with your help.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/13/89 - ACT FIVE          48.

75   CONTINUED:	(2)

	They start down into the crater.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard ENTERS; Riker, Troi, Worf, Data, and Wesley at
	their stations. RED ALERT continues.

					DATA
			Scanners show a window, Captain.

					PICARD
			Estimated duration?

					DATA
			Nine minutes, forty seconds.

	Picard turns to Wesley, who anticipates his question
	with:

					WESLEY
			No change in the neutrino beacon
			signal, sir.

	Worf interrupts:

					WORF
			Romulan ship approaching. Bearing
			three-fifty-four mark
			two-eight-seven.

					PICARD
			On screen.

77   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER - ROMULAN WARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	A Romulan warbird majestically cruises into view.

					WORF (O.S.)
			Romulan is entering phaser range.

78   CLOSE

	as Picard stares at the screen.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE          49.

78   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			We are being hailed, sir.

					PICARD
			On screen.

79   ANGLE ON MAIN SCREEN - ROMULAN READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Tomalak glares at Picard. Icy formality.

					TOMALAK
			You have one chance to escape
			destruction, Picard. Return my
			officer at once.

					PICARD
				(equally hard)
			You have entered Federation space
			despite my warning, Commander.

					TOMALAK
			You forced this situation. I will
			not leave without him.

	A long beat.

					PICARD
			He is dead.

	Tomalak reacts, controls his rage.

					TOMALAK
			Then he is but the first to fall,
			Picard.

	Tomalak cuts off transmission; the starfield with the
	Romulan warbird returns to the viewscreen.

					WORF
			The Romulan ship is routing power
			to its forward disruptor array.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE          50.

79   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			All shields to maximum.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Lock phasers on target.

					WORF
			Phasers locked and ready.

	A tense silence as everyone braces for a hit.

80   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Wesley reacts to something on his panel.

					WESLEY
			Captain -- the signal pattern from
			the neutrino beacon is modulating.

					TROI
			Geordi!

					RIKER
			We can't transport him with our
			shields up.

					WORF
			If we lower our shields, the
			Romulan will strike.

					DATA
			The electromagnetic window on the
			planet is closing. Three minutes
			remain.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room. Lock onto the
			coordinates of the neutrino beacon
			and stand by.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Standing by, Captain.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE          51.

80   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Captain, the window is allowing
			intermittant sensor readings...
			There are still numerous ghost
			images, but I believe we are
			picking up two life forms near
			the beacon...

					RIKER
			Another Romulan?

					DATA
			I cannot say. The electromagnetic
			interference prevents an accurate
			reading.

					PICARD
				(mind racing)
			But it is a likely hypothesis,
			Number One. If Mister La Forge
			located a second survivor...
				(to Worf)
			Hail the Romulan ship, Lieutenant.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.
				(does so)
			They're ignoring our hail, sir.

					PICARD
			Repeat the hail -- all channels.
				(to Riker)
			He has no way of knowing how
			accurate our sensors are... put
			on your poker face, Number One...
				(to Worf)
			Open frequency.

81   ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	as he rises, faces the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Commander Tomalak. It would
			appear our away team has rescued
			a second man from your one man
			ship.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE          52.

81   CONTINUED:

	A long beat.

					PICARD
			They are on the surface, ready
			to beam up. We are preparing
			to do so.
				(beat, a decision)
			After which we will return the
			survivor to you.

	A beat.

					WORF
			No acknowledgement, Captain.

	Slow push to Picard.

					PICARD
			Commander, both our ships are
			ready to fight. We have two
			supremely powerful, destructive
			arsenals at our command. Our next
			actions will have serious
			repercussions for both sides.
				(a beat)
			We have good reason to mistrust
			one another, Commander, but we
			have better reasons to set our
			differences aside. The question,
			of course, is who will show
			vulnerability first.
				(a beat)
			The answer is -- I will. I must
			lower my shields to transport
			these men off the planet surface.

	Picard crosses and stares at the warbird on the
	viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Once the shields are down, you
			will have an opportunity to open
			fire. If you do, you will not
			only destroy the Enterprise and
			its crew -- but also the
			cease-fire that the Romulans and
			the Federation now enjoy.

	Picard looks back at Worf.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE         52A.

81   CONTINUED:	(2)

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, lower the shields.
			Leave hailing frequencies open.

	Worf takes a deep breath.

					WORF
			Yes, sir.

	Worf then executes the order on his panel.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE          53.

82   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as everyone -- even Picard -- half expects a phaser
	blast at any moment.

					PICARD
			Mister O'Brien. Transport Mister
			La Forge and the Romulan directly
			to the bridge.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir. Energizing.

	Geordi and Bochra MATERIALIZE. (Note: Geordi's VISOR
	is back on his face.) The sight of a Romulan on the
	bridge sends Worf reaching for his phaser. Riker and
	Picard exchange a glance. It's like drawing to fill a
	straight flush.

					WORF
			Security team to bridge.

					PICARD
			Belay that order, Lieutenant.
			Shields up.
				(to Bochra)
			No one is going to harm you.

	Bochra isn't so convinced; his eyes looking around the
	room full of enemies.

					GEORDI
				(to Bochra)
			You have my word.

	Bochra relaxes a notch. Picard takes this all in, then
	faces the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Well, Commander?

83   ANGLE ON THE VIEWSCREEN - ROMULAN READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Sure enough, the view of the warbird is replaced with
	the image of Tomalak. Bochra immediately salutes his
	Commander. Still looks pretty bad, though he will
	improve during the scene...

					TOMALAK
			If he has been in any way
			mistreated...

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE          54.

83   CONTINUED:

					BOCHRA
			I have given them no information,
			Commander -- but I have not been
			mistreated.
				(after a look to Geordi)
			In fact, this human saved my life.

	Picard nods acknowledgment, then turns his attention
	back to the screen.

					PICARD
			Commander, how is it possible you
			didn't know of this second
			Romulan on Galorndon Core?

	Having been caught with his pants down, Tomalak reverts
	to his earlier manner -- the unctuous commander worming
	his way out of trouble.

					TOMALAK
			A simple misunderstanding, Captain
			Picard. I was obviously
			misinformed as to the size of the
			craft. I assure you, I intended
			no deception.

					PICARD
			Of course not.

					TOMALAK
			You doubt my good faith?

					PICARD
			Let's just say my faith would be
			strengthened with a gesture --
			such as powering down your
			disruptors.

	Tomalak nods, pushes a button. A moment later:

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT FIVE          55.

83   CONTINUED:	(2)

					WORF
			Disruptors powering down, Captain.

					PICARD
			Thank you. Cancel Red Alert,
			Lieutenant.

	As the ship goes off Red Alert, the relief is almost
	palpable. Picard returns his attention to Tomalak:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We will return your officer and
			escort your ship back to the
			Neutral Zone, Commander.

					TOMALAK
			That is acceptable.

	The view of the warbird returns as Tomalak ceases
	transmitting.

84   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Picard returns to his chair.

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, it's good to have
			you back.

					GEORDI
				(looking at him)
			I have Centurion Bochra to thank,
			sir.

					BOCHRA
			Your vision is returning...

					GEORDI
			Yeah, gradually. Your heart
			rate's slowing down.

	Bochra and Geordi exchange a we-made-it look.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE         55A.

84   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, Mister Worf --
			escort our guest to Transporter
			Room One.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

	Worf and Geordi lead Bochra to the turbolift, EXIT.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/14/89 - ACT FIVE          56.

84   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Riker lets out a sigh of relief.

					RIKER
			Close call.

					PICARD
			Too close, Number One.
			Brinksmanship is a dangerous
			game...

85   OMITTED

86   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'Brien is behind the console. Beverly supervises two
	CREWMEMBERS who are placing a coffin on the transporter
	pad. Worf, Geordi, and Bochra ENTER. Bochra sees the
	pallet, looks at Beverly. And she says this to Bochra,
	but all the while gives Worf a scathing look:

					BEVERLY
			It was not in my power to save
			him.

	Perhaps a slight stress on the "my" for Worf's benefit.
	Worf is stiffly silent as Beverly and the two
	crewmembers EXIT.

87   ON BOCHRA

	crossing to the transporter pad -- and his fallen
	comrade.

					BOCHRA
			He was a loyal officer.

          STAR TREK: "The Enemy" - REV. 9/15/89 - ACT FIVE          57.

87   CONTINUED:

	Bochra somberly takes his place on the pad, nods in
	salute and farewell to Geordi.

					BOCHRA
				(continuing)
			Lieutenant Commander La Forge.

					GEORDI
				(returns the nod)
			Centurion Bochra.

					BOCHRA
			You're not what I expected of a
			Federation officer.

					GEORDI
			That's okay; you're not what I
			expected of a Romulan, either.
				(with a grin)
			That's a compliment.

	Bochra manages a thin smile. Geordi nods a final
	goodbye and...

88   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Geordi signals O'Brien, who energizes; Bochra and the
	pallet DEMATERIALIZE.

88A  GEORDI AND O'BRIEN

					GEORDI
			That's the way to fight all the
			wars from now on. Two guys on
			a planet with no one else to talk
			to and nowhere to go. Things get
			settled in a hurry.

	Exiting with O'Brien past Worf...

					GEORDI
				(leaving)
			I'm gonna sleep for four days...

	The doors hiss closed. Staying a beat on Worf as he
	remains there a long beat, stands quietly, deadpanned...
	and we can only speculate what he's thinking. He EXITS
	and...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "The Price" 
              (f.k.a. "A Price Far Above Rubies") 
                          #40273-156 
                              
                          Written by 
                     Hannah Louise Shearer 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Robert Scheerer 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
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Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                     SEPTEMBER 25, 1989


            STAR TREK: "The Price" - 9/25/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "The Price" 

                             CAST                               
                              
          PICARD                   SETH MENDOZA
          RIKER                    DEVINONI RAL
          DATA                     
          BEVERLY                  Barzan
          TROI                       PREMIER BHAVANI
          GEORDI                   
          WORF                     
          WESLEY                   Caldonian
          COMPUTER VOICE             LEYOR

                                   Ferengi
                                     DAIMON GOSS
                                     DOCTOR ARRIDOR
          Non-speaking             
          TWO MEDICAL ASSISTANTS   non-speaking
          WAITERS                    ROJAY
          FIVE OFF-DUTY CREWMEMBERS  KOL
          TECHNICIAN               

            STAR TREK: "The Price" - 9/25/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "The Price" 
                              
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE              SHUTTLECRAFT
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE       FERENGI SHIP
              TURBOLIFT                  FERENGI POD
              CORRIDOR
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         WORMHOLE EFFECT
              TEN-FORWARD
              SICKBAY
          
            EXERCISE ROOM
              TROI'S QUARTERS
              FERENGI GUEST QUARTERS
          
            SHUTTLECRAFT
              INTERIOR
          
            FERENGI POD
              INTERIOR

  STAR TREK: "The Price - REV. 9/28/89 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "The Price" 
                        
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              MENDOZA                men-DOE-zah
              DEVINONI RAL           DEV-in-on-ee Raal
              BHAVANI                bah-VON-ee
              LEYOR                  LAY-or
              DAIMON GOSS            DAY-maun GOSS
              KOL                    COAL
              ARRIDOR                ARE-eh-door
              ROJAY                  ROE-jay
              FERENGI                fir-ENG-ee
              BARZAN                 BAR-zan
              CALDONIANS             cal-DOAN-ians
              CHRYSALIANS            chris-AL-ians
              WORMHOLE               WORM-HOLE
              MESON                  MAY-zahn
              LEPTON                 LEP-tahn

11:[5,#b],18:[1,#b],57:[1,#b]
       STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Price"                               
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    CLOSEUP OF O'BRIEN

	Sitting.

					O'BRIEN
			The truth is I'm a career man...
			you know, married to my job...
			Mitzi doesn't understand that...
			I like her a lot... but I just
			don't think I'm ready for two
			marriages if you know what I
			mean...

2    REVERSE OF TROI - TROI'S OFFICE

	She's placid as usual, listening, or perhaps on
	automatic pilot.

					O'BRIEN
				(continuing)
			But at the same time, you know
			I wouldn't want to lose her...

					TROI
			Maybe you should come in with her
			and talk about it together.

					O'BRIEN
			Oh, I couldn't ask her to do
			that...

					TROI
			Sure you could. Why don't I make
			another appointment for you...

	And as she calls up her schedule on a PADD.

       STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - TEASER       2.

3    INT. CORRIDOR

	Troi walking, looking very tired... Wes sees her,
	calls... moves down another corridor to her...

					WESLEY
			Counselor Troi... ?

	She takes the fatigue off her face, stops and turns...

					TROI
			Yes, Wesley...

					WESLEY
			Can I talk to you a minute... I
			have a real problem with my
			mother.

4    ON TROI

	who listens patiently as Wesley continues...

					WESLEY (O.S.)
			She's being completely
			unreasonable... see there's a
			party on Holodeck Four tonight...
			and all the other kids are staying
			overnight... well, most of them
			and...

	As she nods...

5    INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Troi ENTERS, exhausted, starts to take off her
	jacket...

					TROI
			Computer, dispatches...

					COMPUTER
			A research inquiry from the
			Manitoba Journal of
			Interplanetary Psychology and
			three communiques from your
			mother...

					TROI
				(reacts, three?)
			Transfer my mother's letters to
			my viewer...
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - TEASER       3.

5    CONTINUED:

					TROI (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			... and computer, I'd like a...
			a real chocolate sundae.

					COMPUTER
				(beat)
			Define "real" in context, please.

					TROI
			Real... not one of your perfectly
			synthesized, ingeniously enhanced
			imitations... real chocolate ice
			cream, real whipped cream...

					COMPUTER
			This unit is programmed to provide
			sources of nutritional value.
			Your request does not fall within
			current guidelines.

	Losing patience...

					TROI
			Listen, computer...

					COMPUTER
				(continuing)
			Do you wish to override program?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to Counselor Troi.

					TROI
				(frowns, to herself)
			Now what?
				(keys insignia)
			Yes, Captain?

									INTERCUT:

6    INT. TEN FORWARD

	A casual party in progress... PICARD, WORF, RIKER,
	DATA.

       STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - TEASER       4.

6    CONTINUED:

	In the background, MENDOZA, a Federation negotiator,
	chats with several aliens including BHAVANI, the leader
	of Barzan, and LEYOR, the Caldonian representative.
	PICARD is smiling, jovial. A WAITER refills his
	champagne glass and not for the first time.

					PICARD
			The pleasure of your company is
			requested, Counselor. We're
			having an impromptu reception for
			the arriving delegates.

					TROI
				(reacts, not tonight)
			Captain, I'm not dressed for a
			reception...

					PICARD
			Oh, just throw on any old thing.
			We're about to get our first look
			at the wormhole.

									BACK TO:

7    INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

					TROI
			Of course, Captain. I'm on my
			way. Troi out.

	EXITING, frowns...

					TROI
				(to herself)
			God forbid, I should miss the
			first look at the wormhole.

8    INT. TEN FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	GEORDI and BEVERLY have joined the fun now too...
	waiters serve hors d'ouevres... Troi ENTERS, smiling,
	serene, our Troi... Riker goes to meet her... offers
	an arm...

					RIKER
			May I escort you in, Miss Troi...

	Moving with them...

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - 9/25/89 - TEASER          5.

8    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Just tell me there's some
			chocolate here...

					PICARD
			Ah, Counselor Troi... allow me
			to do the introductions... Premier
			Bhavani of the Barzan...

	Bhavani is a strong, no-nonsense, elderly woman; an
	able judge of people. She wears a breathing device.

					TROI
			Your discovery has certainly
			produced a great deal of
			excitement, Premier.

					BHAVANI
			Hopefully, it will also produce
			a new era of prosperity for my
			people.

					MENDOZA
			We'll see to that...

					PICARD
			You know Mister Mendoza, the
			Federation negotiator...

					MENDOZA
			A pleasure to see you again,
			Counselor Troi.

	Mendoza is a middle-aged man with intelligent eyes and
	confidence.

					PICARD
			One of the Federation's worthy
			competitors in the bidding, Leyor
			of the Caldonians.

					LEYOR
			Madame.

	The Caldonian is more reserved -- with a quietness that
	comes more from academia than from shyness. Joining
	them is DEVINONI RAL, a well-dressed, strikingly
	attractive man with a disarming smile. On his arm is a
	stunning woman, an accessory.

					DEVINONI
			And I am Devinoni Ral.

       STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - TEASER       6.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Ship's Counselor Deanna Troi.

	And it's already there between them in the moment, they
	both feel it. Introducing his lady friend as a pro
	forma aside --

					DEVINONI
			My traveling companion, Rojay.

	The woman, bored, barely acknowledges.

					MENDOZA
			My good friend, Ral, is the best
			hired gun in the business.

					TROI
			Hired gun?

					DEVINONI
			My "good friend", Mendoza means
			that I am a negotiator who serves
			a variety of clients... on this
			occasion I represent the
			Chrysalians.

					BHAVANI
			I believe it's almost time, isn't
			it Captain?

					PICARD
			Indeed. It will be visible
			directly ahead...

	The crowd moves to the windows...

					MENDOZA
			Is it always on time, Bhavani?

					BHAVANI
			Always. We see it every two
			hundred and thirty-three
			minutes... our scientists say it's
			due to radiation buildup in the
			acretion disk. The visible burst
			is very brief..

	On her last line... the sky lights up with a dramatic
	revelation... a wormhole... reactions.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - 9/25/89 - TEASER          7.

8    CONTINUED: (3)

					BHAVANI
			There it is, ladies and gentlemen.
			The Barzan Wormhole. The first
			and only stable wormhole known
			to exist. It's yours... for the
			right price.

	The group is overwhelmed at the spectacular sight
	before their eyes... except as we see Troi, she senses
	something else and as she turns, she sees Devinoni is
	not looking at the wormhole, but at her. Her eyes meet
	his... and he grins... and as the rest of the room sees
	stars... they see only each other as we...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT ONE       8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

9    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around the Barzan planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43385.7.
			We are in orbit around Barzan,
			a planet which is entertaining
			bids for control of
			what appears to be a most unique,
			stable wormhole. It could
			conceivably provide a permanent
			shortcut within our galaxy.

10   INT. OBSERVATION DECK (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Worf, Bhavani, Mendoza, Leyor, Devinoni.
	Bhavani is at the head of the table, addressing the
	others...

					BHAVANI
			And as you all know, the
			environment on my planet is
			completely inhospitable to most
			other life forms. So I'd like
			to express my appreciation to you,
			Captain Picard, and your fine crew
			for hosting these negotiations
			aboard the Enterprise.
				(Picard acknowledges)
			Remember, Mister Mendoza, it
			doesn't give the Federation an
			advantage.

	Chuckles around the table. Mendoza acknowledges.
	Devinoni studies his competition around the table.
	He deliberately plays back throughout the scene. But
	he's working.

       STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/29/89 - ACT ONE       9.

10   CONTINUED:

					BHAVANI
				(getting serious)
			The Barzan has been a society
			dependent on others for
			generations. We want that to end.
			The appearance of this stable
			wormhole in our space provides
			us with our first true natural
			resource. We have neither the
			experience nor technology to
			exploit it. You do.

	Riker ENTERS, with some concern on his face...

					RIKER
			Excuse me, a delegation of...
			Ferengi... wishes to be beamed
			aboard...

					PICARD
			You were not expecting the
			Ferengi, Premier... ?

					BHAVANI
			No, but I do not wish to create
			ill will, Captain. If they are
			interested in bidding, I have no
			objection.

	Picard thinks about saying he does... but realizes it's
	not his place. Very well...

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Chief O'Brien, this is Picard.
			Beam the Ferengi directly to the
			observation lounge.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Aye, Captain...

	Three Ferengi MATERIALIZE near Riker. Their leader
	is GOSS. The others are KOL AND ARRIDOR.

					GOSS
			On behalf of all Ferengi, I
			protest... why were we not invited
			to these negotiations...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT ONE      10.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker exchanges a glance with Picard...

					BHAVANI
			My apologies. We did not
			anticipate your interest. You
			are welcome to join us.

					GOSS
			I am DaiMon Goss. These are my
			consuls... Kol and Doctor Arridor.
				(to Riker)
			We'll need chairs...

	Standing... and this must all be a quick exchange --

					PICARD
			DaiMon, I am Captain Jean-Luc
			Picard of the Enterprise... I'm
			serving as host for these
			proceedings...

					GOSS
			Good, then see to it that we get
			chairs at once.

					PICARD
				(with an edge)
			Perhaps you misunderstood...

					GOSS
			Fine, fine, just have your Klingon
			servant...

					WORF
				(pointed)
			I am in charge of security.

					GOSS
			Then who gets the chairs?

					PICARD
			DaiMon, due to the intimate nature
			of these negotiations, all parties
			agreed that one representative
			would suffice. I will be happy
			to provide your consuls with
			accommodations... and you may have
			my chair...

					GOSS
			Very well. Kol, the bag...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/29/89 - ACT ONE      11.

10   CONTINUED: (3)

	Kol hands Goss a sack... Riker leads Kol and Arridor
	out. They EXIT. Picard moves toward the door as
	Goss exchanges places with him.

					GOSS
			We can handle all the pleasantries
			later. I'm sure I'll never
			remember your names anyway, eh?
				(laughs)
			Enough of this foolishness. Let's
			get down to business.

	He turns the sack upside down and a pile of gold bars
	spills out across the tabletop.

					GOSS
			I'll match anyone's best offer...
			and add the gold on top of it.

	He holds out his hands in a fait accomplit motion.
	Sits back in his chair, with a confident grin. Bhavani
	reacts, nonplussed. Picard EXITS...

11   OUTSIDE THE DOOR - CLOSEUP

	a beat as the doors slide closed behind him and his
	eyes look skyward with a my-God reaction...

12   INT. TROI'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	She is studying personnel files of O'Brien and his
	girlfriend... but her mind drifts for a moment and she
	smiles to herself...

					TROI
			Computer... show me the file on
			delegate Devinoni Ral...

	On her screen, a very good picture of Ral appears with
	a read out...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/26/89 - ACT ONE      12.

12   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER
			Devinoni Ral, human, age forty-one,
			born Brussels, European
			Alliance, relocated at age nineteen
			to Hurkos Three, a non-aligned
			planet...

	There is a chime at the door... she presses a button to
	pause the readout...

					TROI
			Come in.

	The doors slide open to reveal Devinoni... she reacts.
	He ENTERS, smiles...

					DEVINONI
			Should I call for an
			appointment... ?

					TROI
			No... I... was just looking over
			some personnel files...

	Which she casually clears off the screen...

					DEVINONI
			Too bad. I had hoped you might
			be thinking about... me.

	Which of course she was. She smiles...

					TROI
			I thought you'd be deep into
			negotiations by now...

					DEVINONI
			In recess. I never play the
			opening rounds, anyway.
			Inconsequential.

	He sits on her desk, looking down at her.

					DEVINONI
			Besides there are more interesting
			things to negotiate on this ship.
			Like dinner tonight?

					TROI
			What about your... traveling
			companion?

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT ONE      13.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					DEVINONI
			My traveling companion... is
			traveling.
				(off her look)
			I sent her home.

					TROI
			Why?

					DEVINONI
			You know why.

	She does. Almost as a defense mechanism...

					TROI
			Weren't you getting along?

					DEVINONI
			Don't do that.

					TROI
			What?

					DEVINONI
			Don't do "Counselor" Troi.

					TROI
			Was I?

					DEVINONI
				(nods, beat)
			When you leave this office, who
			are you?

	She reacts. How do you answer a question like that?

					DEVINONI
				(an insight about her)
			Oh. So that's how it is.

	He stands... studying her... moving around her chair...

					DEVINONI
			You never do. You never leave
			the office.

	He hits home. Uncannily. He's behind her now... his
	hands are in her hair... what the hell?

					TROI
			What are you...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/26/89 - ACT ONE      14.

12   CONTINUED: (3)

					DEVINONI
			Ssshh...

	His fingers begin to unpin her hair... and we begin a
	ballet of long hair and fingers and hands in constant
	motion --

13   HER HAIR

	cascading free...

14   HIS HAND

	guiding the long strands down the back of her neck...
	stroking it... moving it...

15   HER HAND

	moving hair out of her eyes... finding his hand which
	takes hers... and turns her in...

16   THE SWIVEL CHAIR - REAR ANGLE

	long hair flowing over the back of the chair to face...

17   HER FACE

	twisting to meet...

18   HIS FACE

	and he takes her hair in both hands and moves it away
	from her mouth... and everything says he's going to
	kiss her but he doesn't...

					DEVINONI
			Dinner at eight?

	A quick gentle grin... and he's gone... we stay on
	Troi's face... we can hear the doors hiss open and
	closed... and Troi suddenly looks down and we move to
	find as she realizes her hands are gripping the arms of
	her chair as though she's on a perilous ride. And she
	is.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

18A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

19   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard, Riker, Data and Mendoza are studying the
	viewscreen where charts and graphs of the wormhole are
	displayed.

					DATA
			The data from the Barzan's probe
			into the wormhole is impressive,
			Captain. The wormhole delivered
			the probe beyond the Denkiri Arm,
			in the Gamma Quadrant.

					PICARD
			It would take us nearly a century
			at warp nine to cross that
			distance...

					DATA
			The same distance could be
			achieved in a matter of seconds
			through the wormhole.

	Riker groans. Off their looks...

					RIKER
			I was just imagining the Ferengi
			collecting tolls in front if we
			lose to them...

					MENDOZA
			I don't think the Ferengi are the
			greatest threat at the table...
			with all of DaiMon Goss' bluster,
			they don't have the resources the
			Barzans need.

					RIKER
			I'd say that fellow Devinoni's
			the one to watch out for...

					MENDOZA
				(reacts)
			An accurate observation... what
			made you recognize that?

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      16.

19   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			He's the most comfortable man in
			the group...

					MENDOZA
				(appreciating)
			You must play poker, Commander...

					RIKER
				(grin)
			Poker, isn't that a game of some
			sort?

					PICARD
			Commander Riker teaches poker.

					MENDOZA
			Our skills are not dissimilar,
			Commander.

					PICARD
			Mister Mendoza, if this lives up
			to its billing... it is a
			discovery of extraordinary
			value... but it is a big "if"...

					RIKER
			Wormholes are here one moment,
			gone the next... a stable wormhole
			is unheard of.

					MENDOZA
				(reacts)
			Are you saying this may not be
			what it seems?

					DATA
			The Barzans do not have manned
			space travel, so they had to
			resort to an automated probe.
			Its findings are limited. It
			cannot be determined from these
			charts how stable the wormhole
			really is or how long it will
			remain intact.

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      16A.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			The Federation could wind up
			"buying" itself the proverbial
			lemon, Mister Mendoza.

					MENDOZA
			And once the contract is
			negotiated and closed, we would
			be obliged to fulfill the terms.

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      17.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			We really ought to see for
			ourselves.

					MENDOZA
			I don't think Bhavani could object
			to that...

					RIKER
			Geordi has continuous visual
			contact with the wormhole,
			Captain. He's the logical
			choice...

					DATA
			I would also like to volunteer,
			Captain...

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			Before anyone goes in there, we're
			going to conduct a full sensor
			analysis. I want to do everything
			possible to determine that it's
			safe.
				(beat)
			If we're satisfied, Data, you
			and Commander La Forge will enter
			the wormhole tommorrow.

20   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	Goss and his aides, Kol and Arridor are huddled
	together, up to no good. Arridor has a syringe and is
	extracting from Goss's neck (with considerable pain to
	Goss) some fluid.

					ARRIDOR
			Just a moment of discomfort for
			a good cause, DaiMon.

	Arridor takes his fluid and does some quick work with
	it in a dish...

					ARRIDOR
			You understand this will not be
			lethal.

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      17A.

20   CONTINUED:

					GOSS
			Doctor, you surprise me. I have
			no wish to kill anyone. A short
			term crippling will suffice.

					ARRIDOR
			Then, this will be just fine.

	He moves over and takes from his work a small (silver?)
	drop of fluid and squeezes a drop on Goss's left
	palm... it immediately changes color.

					ARRIDOR
			A distillation of your own blood
			pyrocytes... harmless to you...
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      18.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

					ARRIDOR (Cont'd)
			undetectable by the ship's
			bio-filters... but when absorbed
			through your victim's skin, it
			will provoke an extreme allergic
			reaction.

					GOSS
			I'd say it is time to extend the
			hand of the Ferengi to the
			representative of the Federation.

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      19.

21   OMITTED

22   INT. CORRIDOR - AT TROI'S DOOR

	Devinoni rings the chime. The door slides open to
	reveal a very sexy lady... Deanna Troi, her hair still
	down, a lovely dress...

					DEVINONI
			Much... better.

					TROI
			Thank you. Come in for a drink?

	He ENTERS.

23   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Looking around with a critical eye.

					DEVINONI
			Ah, Federation decor...

					TROI
			Not your style?

					DEVINONI
			Conformity is not my style.

	At the food dispenser...

					TROI
			What would you like?

	He considers that for a moment... then leans in and
	kisses her gently on the lips.

					DEVINONI
			I'd even like another.

	She turns slightly with a "hold on"... takes a deep
	breath...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      20.

23   CONTINUED:

					DEVINONI
				(teasing)
			There she is again... Counselor
			Troi...

					TROI
			I am not... computer, champagne...

					DEVINONI
			... for two...

	A beat. The champagne arrives. He looks at her. She
	doesn't quite meet his eyes.

					DEVINONI
				(tongue-in-cheek)
			Am I moving too fast for you?

					TROI
			No, I'm moving too fast for me.

					DEVINONI
			Mmm, I like that better...

					TROI
				(and now she looks at
				 him)
			I haven't been able to stop
			thinking about you all day...

	Upon which she kisses him... passionately.
	Afterwards...

					DEVINONI
			You must've had a nice day.

					TROI
			Anticipation is fun.

	They kiss again.

					TROI
			We'll be late for dinner.

					DEVINONI
			Very late.

	And as he picks her up in his arms and moves toward the
	bedroom...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT TWO      21.

23A  INT. SICKBAY (FORMERLY 29)

	Mendoza ENTERS, walking unsteadily... sweating, looks a
	bit dizzy. Beverly notices, steps up.

					BEVERLY
			Mister Mendoza?

					MENDOZA
			I seem to be a bit warm...

	He stumbles -- and passes out. Beverly's right
	there; holding him, calling to a near-by MEDICAL
	SUPERNUMERARY...

					BEVERLY
			I need some help here...

	And as the assistant rushes to help her, supporting
	Mendoza to a bed...

23B  INT. CAPT. READY ROOM (FROM SCENE 32)

	Picard and Riker are with the three Ferengi.

					GOSS
			You attempt to gain every unfair
			advantage, Picard...

					PICARD
			Premier Bhavani has no
			objection...

					GOSS
			Well, I most certainly do...
			First, you conveniently arrange
			to play host... now you plan to
			send your own manned probe into
			the wormhole... the Federation
			thinks it can do anything it wants
			to. And I will not tolerate it
			any longer...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      22.

23B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We will gladly share the results
			of our exploration with all the
			delegates...

					GOSS
			And you expect us to believe what
			you report?

					RIKER
			Then send in your own probe, Goss.

					GOSS
			That's exactly what I intend to
			do. And I strongly suggest you
			stay out of our way.

	They EXIT in a huff.

					PICARD
			Tell Data and La Forge to do
			themselves a favor and stay out
			of their way.

	Riker acknowledges.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Captain Picard, please come to
			Sickbay...

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Acknowledged, Doctor.

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT TWO      23.

24
thru OMITTED
32

33   INT. SICKBAY

	Mendoza is unconscious on a diagnostic bed. Two
	MEDICAL ASSISTANTS tend to him.

	BEVERLY is working a computer, and not getting
	satisfaction from its readout. Picard and Riker stand
	over Mendoza's bed. Picard shakes his head at what
	seems an unfortunate turn of events.

					BEVERLY
			Whatever he's got is obviously
			not life threatening -- it's some
			kind of system-wide histaminic
			reaction. He certainly can't go
			back to the negotiations for
			several days.

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT TWO      24.

33   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(a beat)
			Keep us advised.

	Moving with Picard and Riker out of Sickbay...

					PICARD
			The Federation's top negotiator
			taken out by a mysterious ailment.
			Suspicions?

					RIKER
			With the Ferengi around, always.

34   INT. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

					PICARD
			Well, I guess you'll have to fill
			in for him, Number One.

					RIKER
			Me?

					PICARD
			I am the designated host. It
			would be a most awkward
			transition. The next likely
			choice is you. Mister Mendoza
			would agree. He was quite
			impressed with your natural
			instincts.

					RIKER
			Excuse me, sir, but those weren't
			natural instincts... they're poker
			instincts... A parlor game
			doesn't exactly prepare me for
			this...

					PICARD
			Yes, the stakes are higher. But
			then... that's when the game gets
			interesting, doesn't it,
			Commander.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - 9/25/89 - ACT TWO 25-27.            

34   CONTINUED:

	He pats Riker on the back... and on the commander's
	reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                          END ACT TWO                           

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT THREE     28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Worf, Wesley at their usual stations.
	Supernumerary at OPS.

					WESLEY
			The wormhole will reappear in
			thirty seconds.

					PICARD
			Shuttle nine, stand by...

					WORF
			Ferengi pod is moving into
			position, Captain...

36   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Ferengi pod moves into position beside the
	Enterprise shuttle.

37   INT. SHUTTLE

	Data and Geordi. Data is piloting. Looking out the
	window...

					GEORDI
				(transmitting)
			Ferengi pod, this is Lieutenant
			Commander La Forge in the
			Enterprise shuttle.

									INTERCUT:

38   INT. FERENGI POD

	Kol is the pilot... Arridor beside him.

					ARRIDOR
			This is Doctor Arridor, go ahead.

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/28/89 - ACT THREE     29.

38   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Would you care to take the point,
			Doctor?

					ARRIDOR
			We will gladly yield that honor
			to you, Lieutenant Commander.

39   EXT. SPACE - THE WORMHOLE (OPTICAL)

	As it suddenly blinks into existence in the center of
	the accretion disk. The subspace anomaly is itself
	a reflective half-sphere. It is rather like a soap
	bubble resting on the surface of a table, and can be
	entered from three planes.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			Proceed when ready.

41   EXT. SPACE - (OPTICAL)

	As the Enterprise shuttle noses into the bubble and
	VANISHES. The Ferengi pod follows a beat later.

42   EXT. SHUTTLE AND FERENGI POD (OPTICAL)

	The spectacular ride through the light show. A
	spectrum of primary colors are flowing in waves at the
	shuttle. There is a beautiful symmetry to these
	effects. A sense of something perfectly in balance.

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT THREE     30.

43   OMITTED

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Contact with the shuttle, sir.

					PICARD
			Pipe it in, Lieutenant.

	Data's voice comes over the speakers, but it is
	gradually getting very slow, finally so distorted
	that he cannot be understood... until it is mere broken
	sounds, no longer even connected.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we have penetrated the
			outer event horizon of the
			wormhole. Sensors read severe
			doppler shifts...
				(distorted)

	What the bridge crew is hearing is gibberish. Picard
	frowns.

					WESLEY
			It's the relativistic time
			dilation, sir. Time is moving
			more slowly inside their part
			of the wormhole. I can process
			the audio to compensate...

					PICARD
			Make it so.

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/29/89 - ACT THREE     31.

44   CONTINUED:

	Wesley makes his adjustments, and now as Data's message
	becomes understandable... although it comes out with
	gaps between words, as though the computer is storing
	up and processing material and then playing it back.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			... and intense energy fields which
			appear to be stabilizing the
			wormhole. It is not clear why...
			Now approaching the singularity...

	The voice fades out... static...

					WESLEY
			They've passed beyond our
			communication capabilities, sir...

	Picard acknowledges and...

45   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Riker is at the table with the delegates, settling
	in... Devinoni studies Riker, senses his
	discomfort, decides to exploit it... but very, very
	cordially.

					DEVINONI
			Commander, I appreciate what a
			difficult position this is for
			you. If you don't understand
			something, I hope you won't be
			embarrassed to ask me...

	Riker recognizes the ploy... responds to it.

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/29/89 - ACT THREE     32.

45   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I think I have an idea what the
			rules are.

					DEVINONI
			That's what makes it so
			interesting... the rules of the
			game change to fit the moment.

					RIKER
			In that regard, it's not unlike
			commanding a starship, Mister Ral.

	They nod to each other, formal adversaries.

					BHAVANI
			Commander, Mister Mendoza has
			already presented many of the
			details of the Federation
			proposal. Is there anything you
			would like to add?

					RIKER
			A complete analysis of our bid
			is available on the ship's
			computer for your consideration,
			Premier... If I may summarize...

	Riker rises, goes to the viewscreen, calls up, a
	complex graph showing the specifics of the proposal...
	we don't need to see it in detail, but Riker will refer
	to it for illustration...

					RIKER
			Our proposal includes technology
			that will enhance your food
			production, your mining
			capabilities, and space travel.

46   DEVINONI

	watches Bhavani's reaction

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/29/89 - ACT THREE     33.

46   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (O.S.)
				(continuing)
			We offer scholars and scientists
			to investigate the wormhole's
			potential. And perhaps most
			critical of all, we offer
			Starfleet. The security of this
			passage must never be compromised.
			We offer protection of the
			wormhole in perpetuity.

	Riker sits, feeling he's done pretty well for the first
	time up. Devinoni stays seated... his eyes still on
	Bhavani. Her eyes meet his...

					BHAVANI
			Mister Ral... ?

					DEVINONI
				(a beat, as though
				 reluctant)
			Mister Riker's placed a great deal
			of emphasis on defense... a
			subject he obviously knows well,
			having served Starfleet in many
			a conflict.

	And Bhavani unconsciously barely nods... a tell...
	Devinoni catches it... stands...

					DEVINONI
				(continuing)
			The Chrysalians are enemies of no
			one... and choose to remain that
			way. Neutral.

					RIKER
			Neutral. And uninvolved, sir,
			in virtually all interstellar
			matters of consequence.

	Devinoni moves over to Riker's chart on the viewscreen
	as though to study it...

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/28/89 - ACT THREE     33A.

46   CONTINUED: (2)

					DEVINONI
				(interrupting)
			No one would claim that the
			Chrysalians are as powerful as
			the mighty Federation, but we have
			resources and technology and
			scientists too. We have also had
			peace for ten generations.

	Riker reacts. Devinoni nods to him.

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/26/89 - ACT THREE     34.

46   CONTINUED: (2)

					DEVINONI
			This is a fine proposal,
			Commander.

	He turns off the viewscreen. Overlapping... the groan
	of Deanna Troi...

47   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - CLOSE ON HER FOOT

	is shiny with oil... as his hands work, slowly,
	methodically massaging it...

					DEVINONI (O.S.)
			I was just thinking...

					TROI (O.S.)
			Mmmm?

					DEVINONI (O.S.)
			Maybe I could stretch out these
			negotiations a few extra days.

					TROI (O.S.)
			Mmmm.

					DEVINONI (O.S.)
			Would you like that?

					TROI (O.S.)
				(yes)
			Mmm-hmmm.

	His hands continue to work... then her foot pulls away
	and after a beat, Troi's face lies in the same spot...
	(the camera can be locked)... his hands begin to
	massage oil into her fingers... looking up off
	camera...

					TROI
			Devinoni Ral, who are you?

48   NEW ANGLE - WIDER

	as he continues to massage her fingers... they are
	dressed in sexy nightclothes... his pajama top is
	off.

        STAR TREK: "The Price" - 9/25/89 - ACT THREE        35.

48   CONTINUED:

					DEVINONI
			What do your Betazoid senses tell
			you about me?

					TROI
			Not very much...
				(smiles)
			My human physical response must
			be blocking them out.

					DEVINONI
			Good.

					TROI
			It's never happened before.

					DEVINONI
			I rather like it that I'm more
			difficult to read than your other
			men...

					TROI
			I don't have any others...
			currently.

					DEVINONI
			How about Commander Riker?

	Mood breaker. She sits up.

					TROI
			Who have you been talking to... ?

					DEVINONI
			No one. I just sensed something
			when I saw the two of you
			together.

					TROI
				(reinstates the mood)
			Will Riker and I are good friends.

					DEVINONI
			Uh huh...

	She sort of pushes him playfully down on the bed, he
	rolls on his stomach and she climbs on his back...
	begins to knead oil across his back...

					TROI
			It was once a little more than
			that.

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT THREE     36.

48   CONTINUED: (2)

					DEVINONI
			Mmmm-hmm...

					TROI
			And how come we're talking about
			me and not you?

					DEVINONI
			Don't you have enough people
			telling you about their lives?
			Who counsels the counselor?

	She smiles, he has a point.

					TROI
			Uh uh, I want to know about you
			now...

	He turns over. She's sitting on his lower chest.

					DEVINONI
			I am a man of commerce. And I'm
			what you see right now. No games,
			no strategies. Just me, wanting
			to run away with you.
				(she reacts)
			And knowing that if I asked you,
			you'd never leave this damned
			ship.

	Yes she would... right now, in this moment, she
	would... but she knows better than to trust the moment
	and avoids responding.

					TROI
			When I first saw you, I felt as
			if I'd been waiting for you. I've
			been trying to understand why or
			how that's possible.

					DEVINONI
			Does it matter?

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT THREE     37.

48   CONTINUED: (3)

	She shakes her head, no.

					DEVINONI
			It will... when I tell you. But
			you must promise never to tell
			anyone else.

					TROI
			What?

					DEVINONI
			I am partly Betazoid too.
				(she reacts)
			My mother was half... I am one
			quarter.

					TROI
			You're empathic?

					DEVINONI
			The only one of five children.
			I must admit I was never as
			comfortable sensing emotions as
			you seem to be...

					TROI
			That's why you left Earth...

	He acknowledges.

					DEVINONI
			I've learned to live with it, use
			it... as you have... but still,
			it isolates us, doesn't it... ?
				(she acknowledges)
			I thought it would always be that
			way for me. Now, all of a sudden
			the rules I live by don't mean
			anything any more. I had tucked
			my heart away... didn't need it,
			didn't want it. At the
			negotiating table it can be fatal
			to have a heart... but I never
			realized how much I missed it
			until I looked at you.

	And as she stretches out on top of him, leans down to
	be with him...

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/28/89 - ACT THREE     37A.

48A  EXT. WORMHOLE (OPTICAL)

	The shuttle continues to move through the light show.

49   INT. SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

					GEORDI
			I'm picking up an increase in
			accretion matter filtering in from
			the terminus.

50
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51

51A  EXT. SPACE - WORMHOLE EXIT (OPTICAL)

	Calm. Quiet. A sharp contrast to the excitement of
	the last shot. No visible sign of the wormhole...  and
	then suddenly the shuttle bursts out of "nowhere" ... a
	beat later, the Ferengi pod follows...

51B  EXT. SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	As it stabilizes.

					GEORDI
			We made it...

					DATA
			Monitors are functioning normally
			again.

					GEORDI
				(to com)
			Ferengi pod, everybody in one
			piece over there?

51C  INT. FERENGI POD

					ARRIDOR
			Our condition is no concern of
			yours, Enterprise shuttle. We
			are competitors in this venture,
			not partners. Ferengi pod, out.

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/28/89 - ACT THREE     38.

51D  INT. SHUTTLE

					GEORDI
				(to himself)
			Happy landings to you too.

					DATA
				(re: readings)
			Curious.

					GEORDI
			Huh?

					DATA
			We are not where we are supposed
			to be.

					GEORDI
			What do you mean... we're on the
			other side of the wormhole, aren't
			we... ?

					DATA
			According to the Barzan probe,
			we should be in the Gamma
			Quadrant... but the readings
			clearly indicate we are nearly
			two hundred light years away.
			In sector three-five-five-six of
			the Delta Quadrant.

					GEORDI
			Maybe the Barzan's readings were
			wrong...

					DATA
			Maybe their readings were
			correct. Their probe could have
			exited the wormhole at a different
			location.

51E  ANGLE - WINDOW (OPTICAL)

	to see outside... the wormhole is still invisible.
	Geordi adjusts his VISOR, reacts to something he
	sees...

					GEORDI
			Data, I'm picking up a subatomic
			fluctuation... meson and lepton
			activity is increasing...

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/28/89 - ACT THREE     39.

51E  CONTINUED:

	As Data reacts, runs a check of the monitors...

					DATA
			Gravitational acceleration is also
			increasing...

	Push in on Geordi staring out...

					GEORDI
			Something very strange is
			happening to this wormhole.

	As his concern grows...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT FOUR      40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

52   INT. EXERCISE ROOM

	The room is mirrored, set up for exercising. Beverly
	is stretching as Troi ENTERS late...

					TROI
			Sorry.

	She's clearly up and bouncy, does a liberating stretch,
	and shakes with good feelings... and Beverly has to
	notice...

					BEVERLY
			You're unusually "limber" this
			morning.

					TROI
				(smiles)
			I'll say.

					BEVERLY
			Uh huh... ?

					TROI
			Devinoni Ral.

	They begin dance stretching. Off Beverly's look --

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT FOUR      41.

52   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			It's ridiculous. And wonderful.
			I feel... completely out of
			control. Happy. Terrified.
			There's nothing rational about
			this.

					BEVERLY
			Who needs rational when your toes
			curl up... ?

					TROI
			I'm afraid I'm going to lose
			myself... I can't get enough of
			him. Is it possible to fall in
			love in one day?

					BEVERLY
			I did.

	They change into another stretch.

					TROI
			It was like this for you and
			Jack?

					BEVERLY
			No, it was another fellow. Fell
			in love in a day. It lasted a
			week. But what a week.
				(beat, remembers)
			Then I met Jack... took months
			to figure it out with Jack.

					TROI
			Maybe I should slow down... catch
			my breath, not let this get out
			of control...

	They look at each other a beat. Both shake their heads
	at the same time...

					BEVERLY & TROI
			Nah.

53   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	A few off-duty crew members are scattered throughout.
	Goss is putting a few moves on a good-looking woman at
	the bar... she finally tires of him, walks out.

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT FOUR      42.

54   DEVINONI AND LEYOR SIT

	by themselves. Leyor sips juice.

					DEVINONI
			To be honest, I was surprised to
			see the Caldonians here at all,
			Leyor...

					LEYOR
			You must think Caldonia very
			insular, Mister Ral.

					DEVINONI
			Not at all... on the contrary,
			I've respected your world's
			commitment to pure research. It's
			just that, well...
				(maybe I shouldn't)

					LEYOR
			Go ahead, please...

					DEVINONI
			Well, scholars don't always enjoy
			administrative demands...

	Leyor takes a beat... his eyes give Devinoni the
	tell... he feels the rest...

					DEVINONI
			And certainly we've seen here that
			the administration of the
			wormhole...

					LEYOR
			Yes... I must admit I have begun
			to feel some trepidation about
			that...

					DEVINONI
				(he's got him)
			I'm sure you have. I'm sure we
			all have, Leyor...
				(beat)
			Do you realize that during the
			next century, the number of
			ships...

55   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	All parties are seated with distance between them
	around the table. Bhavani brings the meeting to order.

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/26/89 - ACT FOUR      43.

55   CONTINUED:

					BHAVANI
			Gentlemen, this open session is
			called by request of the Caldonian
			delegation.

	She nods to Leyor, who stands.

					LEYOR
			Madame Bhavani, Caldonia withdraws
			from these proceedings.

	Riker's eyes narrow... mind working...

					BHAVANI
			For what reasons, Leyor?

					LEYOR
			It has been made very clear that
			the maintenance and administrative
			requirements are beyond our
			ability...

					RIKER
			Leyor, the Federation would like
			to negotiate a trade agreement
			to acquire your planet's rich
			deposits of Trillium 323 which
			we will add to our bid, Premier
			Bhavani...

					LEYOR
			My apologies. We have already
			reached an agreement with the
			Chrysalians...

	As Leyor exits, Riker exchanges a look with Devinoni...
	who nods as the baron who just shot down a Federation
	bi-plane.

					RIKER
			Mister Ral, you either had very
			good instincts -- or foreknowledge
			of the Caldonian withdrawal.

					DEVINONI
			Some people just don't wish to
			transact business with the
			Federation, Commander.
				(to Bhavani)
			The Chrysalians hereby add the
			Caldonian Trillium 323 to its bid,
			Premier...

	Off Riker's reaction...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT FOUR      44.

56   EXT. SPACE - THE TWO SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	At the other side of the wormhole... which is still not
	visible...

56A  INT. FERENGI POD

	Picking up in the middle of an argument...

					ARRIDOR
			I have no intention of leaving
			yet. We are not finished taking
			our readings...

									INTERCUT:

57   INT. SHUTTLE

					GEORDI
			I'm telling you, it's changing...
			Look, your readings must be
			showing you the same things we're
			getting... this is not the Gamma
			Quadrant.

					ARRIDOR
			I will not confirm your
			speculations...

					DATA
			It is not a speculation, Doctor.
			We are not where the Barzans said
			we should be... which would
			indicate that this side of the
			wormhole is not stable.

					GEORDI
			There are meson and lepton
			fluctuations... local
			gravitational fields are
			increasing exponentially...
			everything says we better get
			the hell out of here...

					ARRIDOR
			It will be visible again in forty
			seconds... we will make our own
			judgments then...

     STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/28/89 - ACT FOUR     44A.

57   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I can see it now... and I'm
			telling you that you don't have
			time to wait... not even forty
			seconds...

      STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/28/89 - ACT FOUR      45.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

					ARRIDOR
			Ferengi pod, out.

					GEORDI
			Dammit, Arridor, we're seventy
			thousand light years away from
			our ships... follow us... we'll
			lead you in...

	No response.

					GEORDI
			Idiots.

57A  ANGLE - (OPTICAL)

	to include the windows. Geordi takes the controls...

					GEORDI
			It's getting worse. I'm taking
			us in, Data... with or without
			them...

	Increasing speed...

					DATA
			Thrusters at half power...
			three-quarters...

					GEORDI
			Entering outer event horizon...

	Outside the windows, the light show begins... they're
	back inside the wormhole...

58
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59

59A  EXT. FERENGI POD - SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Alone in space.

60   INT. FERENGI POD (OPTICAL)

					ARRIDOR
			They panic quickly under
			pressure.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/28/89 - ACT FOUR         45A.

60   CONTINUED:

	The wormhole appears outside.

					ARRIDOR
			There, precisely as scheduled,
			right where I expected it to be.

	And a beat later, the hole suddenly twists into an odd
	shape and cracks away at super-warp speed... and
	disappears. On the Ferengis' open-mouth reaction...

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FOUR          46.

61   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	A romantic candlelight dinner alone. They are dressed
	in nightclothes... he wears a robe, she is in her sexy
	nightgown... there is a little tension from Troi...

					TROI
			Everyone's talking about the way
			you absorbed the Caldonian bid
			today...

					DEVINONI
			It was there for the taking...
				(shrugs)
			So I took it...

					TROI
			Commander Riker didn't know how
			you managed it...

					DEVINONI
			Let me tell you something, Will
			Riker's good... the most dangerous
			man in the room to me... he has
			every instinct of a fine
			negotiator...

					TROI
			... he just doesn't have an edge.
			Your edge.

					DEVINONI
			Our edge... and you make it sound
			unethical.

					TROI
			Isn't it?

	Devinoni smiles, this is not a conversation he wants to
	have.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FOUR          47.

61   CONTINUED:

					DEVINONI
			Deanna, it's just business...

					TROI
				(beat)
			Why haven't you told anyone that
			you're an empath?

	Disturbed that she won't let it go.

					DEVINONI
			I find it makes people
			uncomfortable.

					TROI
			I think you don't tell them...
			so you can gain an advantage.

	Trying to joke it away --

					DEVINONI
			I used it to gain an advantage
			with you... and you didn't mind...

	But she won't be had... she looks at him. He puts down
	his fork. Okay, you want it? You got it --

					DEVINONI
			The point of negotiating is to
			take advantage, Deanna. I don't
			know what the other side is
			offering, they don't know what
			I'm offering. We dance around
			each other until someone wins.
			I never cry foul when I lose.

					TROI
			But you're reading their emotional
			states, their inner selves, then
			using that to manipulate them.

	He becomes slightly impatient.

					DEVINONI
			Deanna, people have been doing
			that for thousands of years, by
			listening carefully, by watching
			body language. I just happen to
			be better at it. You do it.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT FOUR          48.

61   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
			I do it to help my crew, not
			outmanueuver them. And I don't
			hide that I'm an empath.

					DEVINONI
			You announce it to every alien
			culture you encounter? Or do you
			use it to give your side an
			advantage. Do you tell the
			Romulan in the ship about to
			attack that you can feel that
			he's bluffing or do you just tell
			it to your captain?

	Troi reacts, on the defensive...

					TROI
			That's different. It's a matter
			of protection...

					DEVINONI
			Your protection... your captain,
			your crew... your edge.
				(beat)
			Yes. It's a matter of life and
			death when you take the advantage.
			Me, I deal in property, in
			exchange... no one gets hurt.
				(beat)
			Which of us would you say has the
			greater problem of ethics?

	He rises from the table... leaving Troi alone to think
	about his question. She has no easy answers.

									FADE OUT.

                         END ACT FOUR                           

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE          49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

62   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

63   OMITTED

64   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Riker is at a table alone, making some notes for his
	next round... Devinoni arrives with a drink in his
	hand.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT FIVE          50.

64   CONTINUED:

					DEVINONI
			May I join you, Commander?

	Riker motions to him to sit.

					RIKER
			Bought out the Ferengi yet, Ral?

					DEVINONI
			Think I should try?

					RIKER
			No. But I think you will. One
			way or another, it'll come down
			to you and me.

	Devinoni smiles.

					DEVINONI
			You know, you're very good at
			this... better than you realize.

					RIKER
			I hope I'm better than you
			realize, Ral.

					DEVINONI
				(smiles)
			The last mile of the marathon
			is always the toughest. That's
			when the winners are willing to
			take the big risks... are you
			ready to do that?

					RIKER
			We'll see, won't we...

					DEVINONI
			Well, let's see right now... I'm
			prepared to reach a firm agreement
			with Bhavani before we learn the
			results of your probe's
			expedition. Are you?

	Riker hesitates...

					DEVINONI
			Mmmm, that would not be looked
			upon favorably by the Federation,
			I'd imagine.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT FIVE         50A.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					DEVINONI (Cont'd)
			See, you have to be willing to
			take that last step alone...
			or it isn't worth playing.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/25/89 - ACT FIVE          51.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Your point of view, not mine.

					DEVINONI
			Oh, I see that, Commander...
			otherwise you wouldn't be second
			in command of this ship.

	Devinoni gives Riker no time to react.

					DEVINONI
			You know, I feel responsible for
			you in a way... related.
				(smiles)
			Deanna. We both love Deanna...
			in different ways, of course.

					RIKER
			I'll remove the burden of that
			responsibility right now. My
			relationship with Deanna stands
			on its own. Without help from
			you.

					DEVINONI
			Of course it does. She's an
			extraordinary woman. Lovely,
			brilliant --- very passionate.

	He leans closer to Riker, still smiling.

					DEVINONI
			She could have been yours, Will.
			But you didn't do enough to keep
			her, and now, I'm here and I'm
			going to take her too.

	Riker really looks at Devinoni, as if he's seeing him
	for the first time. He relaxes back into his seat and
	smiles.

					RIKER
			You know, I think this is the
			first bad play I've seen you
			make...

	Devinoni reacts.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE          52.

64   CONTINUED: (4)

					RIKER
			If you bring happiness into
			Deanna's life, nothing would
			please me more. You're not really
			a bad sort, Ral, you just don't
			have any values... beyond the
			value of today's bid, that is.
			She's just the one to give some
			meaning to your sorry existence...
			if you're smart enough to take
			it. I doubt that you are.

	Standing, toasting him --

					RIKER
			To the last mile.

	Riker leaves, feeling better than he has in days.
	Devinoni watches him unhappily. Glances over to see...

65   ANGLE - GOSS

	at a table trying to pick up a couple of sexy crew
	women... but as he sits, they exchange a look and
	leave. Goss is disappointed.

66   DEVINONI

	gets up, and joins Goss at his table...

					DEVINONI
			Federation women have a game they
			call "playing hard to get".

					GOSS
			Yes, I do not at all find it
			amusing.

					DEVINONI
			On Chrysalia, the women outnumber
			the men four to one. They
			virtually throw themselves at your
			feet...

	As Goss' interest perks up considerably...

       STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT FIVE 53-55.         

67
thru	OMITTED
74

75   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					WORF
			Sir, the Ferengi vessel is moving
			out of orbit, impulse power...
				(beat)
			They are approaching the entry
			to the wormhole, sir.

					PICARD
				(to com)
			Computer, is the Ferengi Goss
			still aboard the Enterprise?

					COMPUTER
			DaiMon Goss departed the
			Enterprise at fourteen hundred
			hours.

					WORF
			Ferengi are powering forward
			missile launchers...

					PICARD
			Yellow Alert. Hail the Ferengi.

					WORF
			DaiMon Goss responding.

					PICARD
			On screen.

76   ANGLE - VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Goss is in the Ferengi captain's Ready Room.

					PICARD
			Request an explanation for your
			actions, DaiMon Goss.

					GOSS
			I have learned from informed
			sources that the Federation has
			manipulated these negotiations
			from the very beginning... and
			has already signed a secret
			agreement with the Barzans.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/26/89 - ACT FIVE         55A.

76   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			That is not true...

					GOSS
			The Ferengi offer was never
			seriously considered.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT FIVE          56.

76   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Premier Bhavani welcomed you to
			these proceedings, Goss... despite
			my better judgment...

					GOSS
			We will be ignored no longer.

					WORF
			They've fired a missile directly
			at the opening, sir!

					PICARD
			Destroy it.

					WORF
			Firing phasers.

77   ANGLE - VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Seeing the Ferengi torpedo... as the Enterprise phaser
	hits it. It EXPLODES.

78   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Riker with Bhavani and Devinoni...

					BHAVANI
			Your offers both have merit,
			gentlemen... if I could find a
			deciding factor...

	Red Alert. Riker reacts, keys his insignia...

					RIKER
			Riker to Picard. What's
			happening, Captain?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Goss has fired a missile at the
			wormhole... I need you on the
			bridge, Number One...

					RIKER
				(on the move)
			Excuse me.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE          57.

78   CONTINUED:

	He EXITS. Bhavani and Devinoni exchange a concerned
	glance...

					DEVINONI
			Excuse me for saying so under the
			circumstances, Premier... But
			this fight is really between the
			Federation and the Ferengi... it
			is unconscionable that your
			wormhole is being used as a pawn
			in their power struggle.

	Off her reaction...

79   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker arrives as does Troi...

					PICARD
				(to viewscreen)
			You must know we will not allow
			you to do this, Goss.

					GOSS
			If the Ferengi cannot have the
			wormhole, no one will...

	Picard signals Worf to mute the viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Can he possibly believe that a
			missile will have any destructive
			effect on a wormhole?

	And focus on Troi... as she begins to realize something
	is dreadfully wrong...

					RIKER
			One of those missiles would have
			a destructive effect if it
			exploded near our shuttle...

	Riker steps forward, signalling Worf to resume voice
	contact.

					RIKER
			Goss... don't you realize we both
			have shuttlecraft in there?

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE         57A.

79   CONTINUED:

					GOSS
			Casualties of war, Commander.
			My men are prepared to die. Are
			yours?

					TROI
			Captain...

					PICARD
				(off her look)
			Viewscreen off.

					TROI
			He's lying. I'm almost sure of
			it. He does not mean what he
			says.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE          58.

79   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Why... what is he doing it for
			then?

	Push in on Troi, realizing...

80   ANGLE

	at the turbolift... Bhavani and Devinoni...

					BHAVANI
			Permission to enter the bridge,
			Captain...

					PICARD
			Premier, with all due respect...

					DEVINONI
			Captain, I believe I am in a
			better position to settle this
			with DaiMon Goss than you are...
				(Picard reacts)
			May I address him?

	Picard motions for them to come forward...

81   ANGLE - VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

					DEVINONI
			DaiMon Goss, this is Devinoni
			Ral...

	Goss reappears on the viewscreen.

					GOSS
			I have nothing to say to you, Ral.

					DEVINONI
			Then, just listen. The planet
			of Barzan has reached an agreement
			with the Chrysalians for long term
			control of the wormhole.
				(Riker reacts)
			On behalf of the Chrysalians, I
			am prepared to offer the Ferengi
			free access to the wormhole in
			perpetuity...

	And stay on Troi as she follows this...

					GOSS
			I have your word on this?

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE          59.

81   CONTINUED:

					DEVINONI
			My word, sir. In return for some
			Ferengi convoy privileges to be
			negotiated in good faith.

					GOSS
			This is an acceptable offer.

					WORF
			Ferengi vessel has shut down
			forward missile launchers.

					PICARD
			Stand down, Red Alert.

					BHAVANI
			Commander Riker, I'm sorry you
			had to learn about my decision
			this way. You represented the
			Federation well. But I have come
			to believe that the Chrysalians'
			neutrality and tradition of peace
			is more desirable to my planet.

					TROI
			Excuse me, Premier. There is
			something you should know...

	And Devinoni flashes a look at Troi... who reacts...

					TROI
			I'm sorry, was there something
			you wanted to say, Mister Ral?

					DEVINONI
			No... not at all...

					TROI
			I sense you are uncomfortable
			suddenly...

					DEVINONI
			Well, after all, this was a tense
			situation...

					TROI
			But that's what is so odd about
			it... it was not tense at all...
			I sensed no tension from DaiMon
			Goss... or you...

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE          60.

81   CONTINUED: (2)

					GOSS
			I was tense... I was ready to
			blow it up... I strongly
			protest...

					PICARD
				(enough already)
			Off screen.

	Goss' image disappears...

					TROI
			It was almost as though... you
			both were performing a scene for
			all of us...

					DEVINONI
			Excuse me, Captain, I think
			there's a slight conflict of
			interest here...

					TROI
			I agree. Entirely. Devinoni
			asked me not to tell anyone about
			his empathic powers... which he
			uses to manipulate competitors
			in a negotiation.

	Reactions.

					TROI
			Certainly, that put me in a
			conflict of interest which I hope
			I have now resolved. Premier,
			I believe Ral has used your fear
			of continuing aggression between
			the Federation and its enemies
			to undermine our position. I also
			believe this incident was staged
			by Ral and Goss to provide you
			with a reason to decide in favor
			of the Chrysalians.

	And Troi and Ral exchange a long look... and he finally
	grins at her... shrugs, well, it's just another deal.
	Wesley, who has been monitoring the sensors... reacts
	to something he hears.

					WESLEY
				(excited)
			Captain...

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE         60A.

81   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(knows by the sound in
				 his voice)
			On speaker.

	At first, it's just broken phrases and hiss, slowly
	coming together...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Shuttle nine to Enterprise...
			Shuttle nine to Enterprise...

					PICARD
			Shuttle, this is Picard... do you
			read...
				(no response)
			On screen...

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT FIVE          61.

82   ANGLE - VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The wormhole is not visible... but a tiny image of the
	shuttle suddenly appears out of nowhere...

83   OMITTED

									INTERCUT:

84   INT. SHUTTLE

					GEORDI
			This is Shuttle nine... reporting
			back... barely.

					PICARD
			The Ferengi pod?

					GEORDI
			They're trapped on the other side,
			sir. In the Delta Quadrant. We
			tried to warn them. They wouldn't
			follow us.

					PICARD
			Elaborate.

					DATA
			Captain, this end of the wormhole
			is currently stable but the other
			end apparently shifts position
			periodically. The Barzan probe
			had no way to recognize this.
			Eventually, both sides will be
			unstable.

					GEORDI
			It's a dry well, Captain.
			Worthless.

84A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			Acknowledged, Shuttle nine. Main
			Shuttlebay, prepare for final
			approach.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE         61A.

84A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Captain, DaiMon Goss is demanding
			to know where his men are.

					PICARD
			Advise him to set his coordinates
			for the Delta Quadrant,
			Lieutenant... He might run into
			them in eighty years or so.

	Riker crosses to Devinoni.

					RIKER
			Mister Ral, I congratulate you
			on winning the rights to the
			Barzan wormhole...

					DEVINONI
				(tight)
			I take the risks. I stand by my
			agreements.

	Off Riker's half grin...

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE          62.

85   OMITTED

86   INT. CORRIDOR - AT TROI'S QUARTERS

	As the door opens to reveal Troi. She reacts as she
	sees...

87   REVERSE - DEVINONI

	A look.

					TROI
			Come in...

88   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

					TROI
			When do you leave?

					DEVINONI
			Soon. I've... been recalled by
			the Chrysalians... explanations
			demanded and so forth.

					TROI
			I'm sorry.

					DEVINONI
				(shrugs)
			I've done all right for them over
			the years... they know the stakes.
			It'll be fine.

	They look at each other a long beat. "Fine" is not in
	their faces.

					DEVINONI
			I had to do it, Troi...

	Troi looks at him... can't accept that...

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/27/89 - ACT FIVE          63.

88   CONTINUED:

					DEVINONI
			Bhavani was ready to go with the
			the Federation. I sensed it.
			And I'd used up every card in the
			deck... I had to change the rules.

					TROI
			You must have known that I
			couldn't allow you to do that...

					DEVINONI
				(beat, grins)
			My human physical response must
			have blocked out my Betazoid
			senses.

	She knows, acknowledges.

					DEVINONI
				(beat)
			In a way, I'm glad you did it.
			It's made me take a hard look at
			who I am. I don't like what I
			see.

	He moves to her... she allows it.

					DEVINONI
			Deanna... I once asked you to
			run away with me. I'm asking you
			again. I need you. You could
			help me change. You could be my
			conscience.

	He kisses her. After they break...

					TROI
			I already have a job as a
			counselor.

          STAR TREK: "The Price" - REV. 9/26/89 - ACT FIVE          64.

88   CONTINUED: (2)

	He reacts. He slowly retreats to the door, shrugs...
	and EXITS. On her expression, with no regrets, we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                    "The Vengeance Factor" 
 (f.k.a. "The Human Factor," "The Vengeance," "The Weapon")                        
                          #40273-157 
                              
                          Written by 
                           Sam Rolfe 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Timothy Bond 


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FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                        FINAL DRAFT

                     SEPTEMBER 29, 1989

   STAR TREK: "The Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/11/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "The Vengeance Factor" 

                             CAST                               
                              
          PICARD                   Acamarians
          RIKER                    SOVEREIGN MAROUK
          DATA                     YUTA
          BEVERLY                  
          TROI                     Gatherers
          GEORDI                    BRULL
          WORF                      TEMAREK
          WESLEY                    CHORGAN
                                    VOLNOTH

          Non-speaking             Non-speaking Acamarians
           SUPERNUMERARIES           BODYGUARD
           MEDICS                   
           TWO FEDERATION SCIENTISTS FEMALE MAID
                                     SERVANTS

   STAR TREK: "The Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/08/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "The Vengeance Factor" 
                       
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS

            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              SICKBAY                  GAMMA HROMI TWO
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE         GATHERER CAMP
              GUEST QUARTERS
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              TEN FORWARD
          
            FEDERATION OUTPOST
          
            GATHERER SHIP

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/6/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                    "The Vengeance Factor" 
                     
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              ACAMAR                 AWK-uh-mahr
              ACAMARIANS             awk-uh-MAHR-ee-uns
              ARTONIAN               are-TONE-ians
              BRULL                  BROOL
              CHORGAN                CHORE-gun
              HROMI                  huh-ROM-ee
              LORNACK                LORE-nack
              MALLON                 MAL-lon
              MAROUK                 mar-RUKE
              NORANIUM               nor-RAY-knee-um
              PENTHOR                PEN-thor
              RIGELLIAN              rye-JELL-ee-un
              TEMAREK                TEM-ah-reck
              TOLMAN                 TOLL-man
              TONKIAN                TAHN-key-in
              TRALESTA               tra-LESS-tah
              VOLNOTH                VOLL-noth
              YUTA                   YOU-tah

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/10/89 - TEASER   1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                    "The Vengeance Factor"                         
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:
1
thru	OMITTED
2

3    INT. FEDERATION OUTPOST (OPTICAL)

	The two-man Federation scientific outpost has been
	looted -- stripped of all equipment. Instrumentation
	panels have been ripped from the walls; wave guides
	dangle aimlessly. Piles of crates, shelves and
	shattered scientific equipment are all over the floor,
	blocking easy movement...

	RIKER, WORF, BEVERLY, and DATA MATERIALIZE and survey
	the damage.

					RIKER
			Someone sure stripped this place.

	Worf examines an empty slab where a piece of equipment
	undoubtedly rested.

					WORF
			The reactor is gone.

	Riker examines a gaping hole in the wall.

					RIKER
			That's why no one answered our
			hail for two days -- they had
			nothing to answer it with.

	Data scans with a tricorder.

					DATA
			Life signs five meters straight
			ahead, Commander.

	But straight ahead is blocked by all the garbage left
	behind... on the other side is a door. Riker, Worf
	and Data begin to move the stuff out of the way...

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/10/89 - TEASER  2-3.

3A   ON BEVERLY

	detecting something else with her tricorder. She
	looks over a smashed piece of equipment scattered on
	the floor then picks up a small jagged piece of metal.
	A drop of blood-like substance coats a sharp edge.
	Riker glances over...

					RIKER
			Blood?

					BEVERLY
			Yes, but not human. I'll have
			to do some analysis on it.

4    ON WORF AND DATA

	finally reaching the closed door. Worf tries the
	manual override -- the door remains closed.

					WORF
			It's jammed.

	He glances at Data who steps forward, grabs the door.
	A quick yank and the door slides open -- revealing
	TWO FEDERATION SCIENTISTS lying motionless on the
	floor.

5
thru	OMITTED
5A
									FADE OUT.

					END OF TEASER

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/5/89 - ACT ONE   4.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

6    INT. SICKBAY

	MEDICS are tending to the two scientists. Beverly's
	analyzing the bloody piece of metal. Picard, Riker and
	Data ENTER. Beverly reports:

					BEVERLY
			The two scientists are suffering
			from phaser stuns... I'd guess
			several hits each.

					PICARD
			Several... when one would surely
			have sufficed.

					BEVERLY
			It'll take us a while to bring
			them around, but they'll recover.

	She indicates the sample she's analyzing.

					BEVERLY (cont'd)
			We found a sample of blood. It's
			a rare iron-copper composite,
			unique to one humanoid species:
			the Acamarians.

					PICARD
			Acamarians.
				(a beat)
			That would suggest... the
			Gatherers.

					DATA
			A likely hypothesis. The nomadic
			marauders who refer to themselves
			as Gatherers have raided other
			outposts in neighboring sectors.

					RIKER
			But they've never ventured this
			far before.

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/9/89 - ACT ONE   5.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			And we cannot permit them to
			spread their violent ways further.
				(keys insignia)
			Mister Crusher, set course for
			the Acamar system.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

									CUT TO:

7    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Assuming orbit around a planet -- Acamar Three.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43562.9.
			In an effort to put an end to the
			Gatherer raids, we have come to
			the Acamar System to enlist the
			aid of Marouk, the sovereign of
			Acamar Three.

8    INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, TROI. At the head of the table sits an
	imposing, aristocratic middle-aged woman: MAROUK,
	sovereign of Acamar.

	Standing unobtrusively behind Marouk is a beefy male
	BODYGUARD.

	Acamarians are humanoid, perhaps a bit unkempt and
	primitive (in appearance, not in intelligence) by our
	standards.

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT ONE   6.

8    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Their raids have made this sector
			unsafe. Our research facilities
			have been ransacked; trade routes
			disrupted...

					MAROUK
			The Gatherers are elusive; we've
			only managed to capture a handful
			of them. However, with
			Starfleet's help...

	She's got the wrong idea. Picard interrupts sharply:

					PICARD
			Hunting them down is not what
			I'm proposing.

					MAROUK
			Reconciliation with the Gatherers
			is impossible. It's been tried.
			Every time we've offered amnesty,
			they've rejected it.

					TROI
			When was the last attempt made?

					MAROUK
			Eighteen years ago.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			Eighteen years?

					MAROUK
			Yes. We gave up trying.

					RIKER
			Why?

					MAROUK
			Because the Gatherers aren't
			willing to change! For almost
			a century, they've been
			parasites... moving from star
			system to star system, living on
			what they could find... or steal.
			They're little more than
			barbarians.

					PICARD
			They are still your people.

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT ONE   7.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					MAROUK
			No. Captain, you have to
			understand our history. A hundred
			years ago, before the Gatherers
			split off from our culture, we
			were a savage, violent race.
			Clans battled clans... bloody,
			vengeful feuds that lasted for
			generations.
				(a beat)
			But we overcame those ways...
			broke the cycle of fighting and
			revenge. All except the
			Gatherers.

					TROI
			After a century of wandering,
			they may be ready to come home.

					PICARD
			Despite all your progress, your
			society is still divided. And
			it will remain so until the
			Gatherers return to Acamar.

	Picard's words have had an effect. Marouk thinks it
	over.

					MAROUK
			The attempt may be futile.

	Picard stands.

					PICARD
			You have much to gain and little
			to lose in making the effort.
			The problem affects us all... it
			cannot be ignored.

	Marouk looks at Picard, grudgingly nods. She knows
	he's right.

 STAR TREK: "The Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/2/89 - ACT ONE 8.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data, Wesley, Worf, supernumeraries. Picard, Riker,
	Troi, Marouk, and the bodyguard ENTER from the
	Observation Lounge.

					PICARD
			Sovereign Marouk, how soon will
			you be ready to leave Acamar?

					MAROUK
			I am ready now, Captain. I need
			only bring aboard two more
			servants...

					RIKER
			I'll see to that... and to your
			accommodations, Sovereign.

	Marouk nods a thank you to Riker, turns to Picard:

					MAROUK
			I have reason to believe there
			is a Gatherer encampment somewhere
			in the Hromi Cluster.

					PICARD
			Mister Data?

					DATA
			The Federation has charted but
			not explored several Class M
			planets in that area. Any of
			those planets might well serve
			as a base.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, set course for
			the Hromi Cluster.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

10   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	leaving its orbit of Acamar Three.

11   INT. GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	as Marouk ENTERS, followed by Riker. She crosses to
	the port, looks out at the stars as the ship goes into
	Warp. An impressive sight. Marouk turns to Riker:

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/9/89 - ACT ONE   9.

11   CONTINUED:

					MAROUK
			A fine ship, Commander.

					RIKER
			We're very proud of her.

	In b.g., the bodyguard and two more servants ENTER,
	carrying suitcases. One new arrival is a middle-aged
	female MAID.

	The other is YUTA, a fragile girl in her early
	twenties; pretty, with a delicate, quiet manner. Like
	all Marouk's servants, if she has a personality it's
	invisible.

12   NEW ANGLE

	as Yuta sets down the suitcase, looks up. Her eyes
	happen to meet Riker's. A friendly smile from Riker.

	Some women would turn away, blushing shyly; some would
	smile back in friendship -- or invitation. Yuta does
	neither -- just looks incuriously at Riker. No
	reaction at all.

					MAROUK (O.S.)
			Yuta --

13   WIDER (OPTICAL)

	as Yuta turns to Marouk.

					MAROUK
			A light meal in twenty minutes.

	Yuta nods in obedience, but Marouk has already turned
	away to look out the port at the stars streaking by.

14   ON YUTA (OPTICAL)

	approaching Riker. In b.g., the other servants are
	unpacking the suitcases.

					YUTA
			May I be shown to the kitchen,
			Commander?

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/9/89 - ACT ONE   10.

14   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You're the chef?

					YUTA
			Yes. I'll prepare all meals for
			the sovereign and her servants.

					RIKER
			We can provide you with a kitchen
			if you wish... but it's not really
			necessary. The food dispensers
			can synthesize anything you want.

	Yuta absorbs this without reaction. Riker leads Yuta
	to a food slot.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			I'll show you.
				(to Marouk)
			Sovereign, may I offer you a
			drink?

	Marouk doesn't turn from the port:

					MAROUK
			Yes, thank you. Cold water.

					RIKER
				(to food slot)
			A glass of water... five degrees.

	A glass of water MATERIALIZES in the food slot. Yuta
	shows mild interest. Riker takes the glass, starts
	to deliver it to Marouk. Yuta politely blocks him,
	extends her hand for the glass.

					YUTA
			Please.

	Riker's about to say "it's all right, I'll do it" --
	but there's something immovable about her stance. He
	hands her the glass. She sniffs it, calmly takes a
	sip. Riker doesn't know whether to be amused or
	horrified.

					RIKER
			You're also the food taster?

	Yuta looks at him -- what's so odd about that?

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/9/89 - ACT ONE   11.

14   CONTINUED: (2)

					YUTA
			That's part of the cook's duties.

	Satisfied she hasn't been poisoned, Yuta takes the
	glass to Marouk, who accepts it without comment. Yuta
	returns to Riker.

					YUTA (cont'd)
			I'm sure the sovereign will wish
			to sample many of the cuisines
			your ship has to offer, but there
			are certain Acamarian dishes she
			will insist upon.

					RIKER
			I'll arrange for a technician to
			help you program your recipes
			into the computer. I'd like to
			try some myself. What's your
			specialty?

					YUTA
			I have none.

	A simple statement of fact. Riker smiles at her. His
	natural good will and charm would melt an ice cap.

					RIKER
			Don't be modest. You can't tell
			me you haven't come up with a
			few original triumphs...

	And, wonder of wonders, Yuta smiles back. Not much of
	a smile... but it's a start.

					YUTA
			There is a spiced parthus dish...

					RIKER
			"Parthus?"

					YUTA
			A green vegetable with fleshy
			roots.

					RIKER
			Ah. Parthus... a la Yuta. I
			look forward to tasting it.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT ONE   12.

14   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER (Cont'd)
				(to Marouk, taking his
				 leave)
			Sovereign...

	But Marouk's still gazing with fascination out the
	port, doesn't hear him. Riker turns back to Yuta,
	gives her a respectful nod:

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Chef...

	Riker exits. Yuta's small smile increases a bit.
	Servants don't get this sort of attention; she's not
	quite sure how to respond... but she likes Riker.

15   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Arriving in orbit around Gamma Hromi Two.

16   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Data, Wesley, Worf.

					WESLEY
			Entering standard orbit of Gamma
			Hromi Two, sir.

					DATA
			I am detecting life readings on
			the surface, sir... and several
			small areas of heat and carbon
			dioxide emission indicative of
			combustion.

					WESLEY
			Campfires, Data.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			It's worth a look.

					PICARD
			Make it so.

17   EXT. GATHERER CAMP - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Worf, GEORDI, and Data MATERIALIZE in the midst
	of a "junkyard" of high-tech equipment scattered about.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/10/89 - ACT ONE  13.

17   CONTINUED:

	Worf scans the area with his tricorder as Geordi, Data
	and Riker inspect the various piles of stuff.

					GEORDI
			Artonian lasers, Tonkian homing
			beacons... quite a collection.

	Data looks at a pile of scrap metal.

					DATA
			Noranium alloys. Their salvage
			value is low.

					RIKER
			Looks like the Gatherers aren't
			very discriminating in what they
			steal.

	Worf looks over the array, then announces with disgust:

					WORF
			The spoils of animals without
			honor.

	Worf lifts a tarp on another pile.

					WORF (cont'd)
			Commander.

	Riker, Data, and Geordi step up to examine Worf's find
	-- a small reactor.

18   CLOSE ON WORF

	frowning suddenly. He sniffs the air, then grabs
	Riker, Data, and Geordi, pulls them to the ground --

					WORF
			Ambush!

19   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as THREE GATHERERS (BRULL, TEMAREK, and one n.d.) --
	armed with phaser rifles -- pop out from behind a ridge
	and take aim at the away team. (Like their Acamarian
	cousins, the Gatherers are muscular humanoids with a
	"primitive" appearance -- belied by their sophisticated
	weapons.) They FIRE.

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/9/89 - ACT ONE   14.

20   ON RIKER, WORF, GEORDI, AND DATA (OPTICAL)

	as a PHASER BLAST just misses them.

21 WIDER (OPTICAL)

	Data, Riker, and Geordi scramble behind some rocks as
	Worf provides a BLAST of cover FIRE, then he too finds
	cover.

22   ON RIKER (OPTICAL)

	his back against a rock, and phaser in hand.

					DATA
			Rigellian phaser rifles. Not very
			powerful.

	Another BLAST scorches the rock nearby.

					RIKER
			Powerful enough...

									FADE OUT.

					END OF ACT ONE

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/10/89 - ACT TWO  15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

23   EXT. GATHERER CAMP - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	As before. The three Gatherers have positioned
	themselves well -- Riker, Data, and Geordi are pinned
	behind a cluster of equipment while Worf is behind
	another. Riker yells to the Gatherers:

					RIKER
			We want to talk --

	A phaser BLAST from the Gatherers confirms they aren't
	interested in chatter.

24   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Worf moves closer to Riker, Data, and Geordi --
	his adroit maneuvering sparing him from a phaser HIT.

					WORF
			Your words are wasted, Commander.
				(holding up his phaser)
			They understand only this.

					RIKER
				(convincing himself as
				 well)
			We're here to establish a
			dialogue.

	A phaser bolt STREAKS OVERHEAD. Then Riker has a
	thought:

24A  RIKER'S POV

	of the pile of scrap metal Data looked at earlier.

24B  ON RIKER

	as he turns to Data.

					RIKER
			Data... noranium vaporizes at... ?

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/10/89 - ACT TWO  16.

24B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Two thousand three hundred
			fourteen degrees. Of course,
			noranium carbide alloys vaporize
			at a slightly higher temperature.

	Riker indicates the pile of alloys -- Worf, Data, and
	Geordi catch on.

					GEORDI
			Phaser setting seven ought to do
			it...

	Riker nods; all four adjust their phasers.

25   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Riker, Data, Geordi, and Worf FIRE at the pile of
	noranium. The noranium quickly bellows huge clouds of
	SMOKE -- filling the area almost immediately.

					RIKER
			Now!

25A  ANGLE

	In a quick moment, Riker gives the others sotto voce
	instructions, then using the smoke as cover, the four
	make a break for it.

26   ON THE GATHERERS (OPTICAL)

	trying to peer through the smoke. We hear:

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Enterprise -- four to beam up!
			Energize!

	Brull, the Gatherer leader, sneers with contempt.

					BRULL
			Cowards.

	Brull turns his attention to the rising smoke. He
	grabs a bucket of sand and pours it on the noranium.
	The two others Gatherers follow suit. After a beat,
	the smoke ceases.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/11/89 - ACT TWO  17.

27   ON BRULL

	as he breathes a sigh of relief -- his precious loot
	not completely lost.

	As the smoke clears --

28   ANGLE ON RIKER, WORF, DATA, AND GEORDI

	emerging from the smoke -- phasers aimed at Brull and
	the two Gatherers.

					WORF
				(to Brull)
			Your ambushes would be more
			successful if you bathed more
			often.

	Brull GRUMBLES, but he knows there is nothing he or
	his Gatherers can do.

					RIKER
			We've brought the sovereign of
			Acamar...

					BRULL
				(surprised)
			Marouk... here?

					RIKER
				(nods)
			With an offer of amnesty.

	Brull and the other two Gatherers are curious, but
	suspicious.

									CUT TO:

29   OMITTED

30   EXT. GATHERER CAMP - NIGHT

	CLOSE on Yuta taking a sip of wine. WIDEN to reveal
	Marouk, her bodyguard, Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf,
	Brull, and other Gatherers (including VOLNOTH, a old
	man, and Temarek) sitting in a circle around a FIRE.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/11/89 - ACT TWO  18.

30   CONTINUED:

					MAROUK (O.S.)
			Full dispensation will be extended
			to all Gatherers who are willing
			to return to Acamar Three.

	After a beat, Yuta nods -- "it's okay" -- and hands the
	chalice to Marouk, who drinks. Brull frowns

					BRULL
			You don't trust me.

					MAROUK
			Should I?

	Marouk passes the chalice to Brull.

					BRULL
			Oh, but you expect me to trust
			you. Perhaps you just poisoned
			it yourself.

	He gruffly hands the chalice to Temarek... all this
	for show...

					BRULL
			Taste it.

	Temarek looks and says who me? Brull finally grabs
	his hair, and pours the wine down his throat,
	laughs... Marouk is furious, insulted, standing, looks
	to Picard...

					MAROUK
			Barbarians... this is futile...

					PICARD
			Sovereign...

	Rising voices upon voices --

					BRULL
				(standing)
			Go home, old woman...

					PICARD
			Brull...

					MAROUK
			You people haven't changed in a
			hundred years.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/11/89 - ACT TWO  19.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					BRULL
			You were there. You should know.

					PICARD
			Sit down.

	They both stop and look at Picard.

					PICARD
			We are here to talk.

					MAROUK
			It is a waste of time, Captain...
			they don't care how they live...

					BRULL
			And I am supposed to believe that
			you do care how we live?

					MAROUK
			Yes.

					PICARD
			She is here, isn't she, Brull?

					BRULL
			Perhaps you forced her...

					MAROUK
			Nobody forces me anywhere,
			Brull... nobody.

	Brull looks at her, believes it, grins, sits down.
	Picard looks at Marouk, she sits.

					BRULL
				(feigning disinterest)
			What is there for us on Acamar
			Three?

					MAROUK
			A life. A home. You can end your
			wandering, your miserable
			existence...

					BRULL
			Do I look miserable?

	Marouk's first instinct is to go back at him... but
	Picard looks her off.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/11/89 - ACT TWO  20.

30   CONTINUED: (3)

					MAROUK
			The clan wars are over, Brull.
			It is a past we are ashamed of.
			It is why you had to leave.
				(beat)
			Now it is time to come home.

	Brull thinks it over. Maybe it's a worthwhile offer.
	But being a good poker player, he keeps a gruff face as
	he commands:

					BRULL
			I want to talk privately with
			Picard and Marouk. Everyone else
			-- leave.

	The other Gatherers get to their feet. Yuta and
	Marouk's bodyguard look to Marouk. She nods to them --
	"go." Picard indicates to Riker, Worf, and Troi that
	they should go, too.

30A  NEW ANGLE

	As everyone -- including Riker, Troi, and Worf -- leave
	Picard, Marouk, and Brull to negotiate. Riker looks to
	Troi:

					RIKER
			Any insights, Counselor?

					TROI
			Brull's ready to negotiate. He
			wants privacy so he won't appear
			weak in the presence of the other
			Gatherers.

	Riker nods agreement. They look back at Picard,
	Marouk, and Brull in the b.g.

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/10/89 - ACT TWO   21.

30B  ANOTHER ANGLE

	A few yards away, Volnoth passes Yuta, taking a second
	look at her, as if she's vaguely familiar. Yuta looks
	calmly back at him. Volnoth walks off.

	FOLLOW Yuta as she follows Volnoth.

31   NEW ANGLE

	as Yuta turns a corner, is out of sight of Riker and
	the others. She continues walking until she comes
	upon:

32   ANGLE ON VOLNOTH

	alone, warming his hands over a fire pit.

					YUTA (O.S.)
			You are of the clan Lornack.

					VOLNOTH
				(crossly)
			So?

	Volnoth looks up as Yuta steps into the firelight. He
	scowls.

					VOLNOTH (cont'd)
			I've seen you before.

					YUTA
			Yes.

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/10/89 - ACT TWO   22.

32   CONTINUED:

					VOLNOTH
			But it's impossible.

					YUTA
			No. Look closer.

	Yuta moves closer. She's absolutely calm. Volnoth
	squints at her, confused.

					YUTA (cont'd)
			I am Yuta --

	Yuta reaches out to touch Volnoth's face --

					YUTA (cont'd)
			-- of the clan Tralesta.

33   CLOSE ON VOLNOTH

	as Yuta's fingertips come in contact with his skin.
	It's a feather-light touch -- but Volnoth's suddenly
	in horrible pain. He opens his mouth to scream --
	nothing comes out but a desperate GASP.

34   WIDER

	as Volnoth's legs give out; he collapses, writhing in
	pain.

					YUTA
			I am the last of my line. But
			my clan will outlive yours.

	Volnoth stiffens in agony and dies.

35   CLOSE ON YUTA

	looking down at the dead man. She displays neither
	satisfaction nor remorse... no emotion whatever.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

 STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/11/89 - ACT THREE 23.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

36   EXT. GATHERER CAMP - NIGHT

	Picard, Brull and Marouk are standing. Riker returns
	to the edge of the group, stands by awaiting orders
	from Picard.

					BRULL
				(grudgingly)
			Marouk's offer has value...
			still, I'm not sure...

	In the b.g., Yuta rejoins the bodyguard, Riker, Troi,
	Worf, and the other Gatherers.

					PICARD
				(trying to pin him down)
			But you agree it's worth
			presenting to your leader.

					BRULL
				(more decisive)
			Chorgan is a better judge of such
			things... I will go to him... you
			will hear from me in twenty days.

					PICARD
			Brull, in twenty days, I hope to
			be... very far away from here.

	That has a couple levels of meaning...

					MAROUK
			With all due respect, Brull, I
			would like to make the offer to
			Chorgan myself.

	Brull grunts, well, maybe... Picard seizes it and
	motions for Riker and the others to join him.

 STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/11/89 - ACT THREE 23A.

36   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We will gladly take you with
			us aboard the Enterprise. It will
			give you a chance to enjoy
			Federation hospitality. How many
			of your men do you want to
			accompany you?

					BRULL
			I'll come alone. If this is a
			trap --

					MAROUK
			It isn't.

	Brull nods sourly as if he's not a hundred percent convinced.
	He turns to the other Gatherers:

					BRULL
			Mallon -- you'll take charge while
			I'm gone. If I don't return in
			ten days --

					TEMAREK (O.S.)
			Brull!

	Everyone turns --

 STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/12/89 - ACT THREE 24.

37   ANGLE - THE SECLUDED AREA

	where Volnoth was killed. Temarek is leaning over the
	corpse of Volnoth. Brull ENTERS, followed by Picard,
	Riker, and Marouk. Troi, Worf, and the others
	approach, but keep in the b.g.

37A  ON RIKER

	touching his insignia.

					RIKER
			Away team to Enterprise. Medical
			Emergency.

37B  WIDER

	Brull looks at Riker curiously --

					BRULL
			Volnoth was an old man. There's
			nothing to be done.

					RIKER
			There's a chance our doctors can
			do something...

	Brull shrugs -- "why bother?"

					BRULL
				(to Temarek)
			You found him?

					TEMAREK
			Yes. And there are no other
			members of the Lornack clan
			here... so I claim his
			possessions.

					BRULL
				(a formality)
			Granted.

	Brull turns away in indifference as Temarek starts to
	pull off one of Volnoth's boots.

37C  MAROUK (OPTICAL)

	looks from Temarek stripping the corpse to Brull, can't
	conceal her distaste.

 STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT THREE 24A.

37C  CONTINUED:

					MAROUK
			Have you no respect for the dead?

					BRULL
			What's there to respect about a
			corpse?

	Marouk looks helplessly to Picard -- how can you deal
	with such barbarians? She walks away. Beverly
	MATERIALIZES. Moves quickly to scan the body... Riker
	has to push Temarak, who is stripping the corpse, out
	of the way. She shakes her head.

					BEVERLY
			He's been dead too long.

					RIKER
			How?

					BEVERLY
			Cardiac arrest...

	But there's a look, an edge to her voice... she stands
	and Temerek goes back at the body... Riker moves with
	out of earshot of the others...

					RIKER
			You don't sound convinced.

					BEVERLY
			No, it was a heart attack, all
			right. But I can't figure out
			what caused it. Cardiac muscle
			is strong... no sign of arterial
			occlusion...

	Off Riker's curiosity...

37D  PICARD AND BRULL (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Is there anything you need to
			bring with you, Brull?

					BRULL
			Like what?

					PICARD
			Anything... a change of clothes,
			perhaps...

 STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/12/89 - ACT THREE 25.

37D  CONTINUED:

					BRULL
			No, I just changed into these...
			recently.

					PICARD
			Very well then...
				(keys insignia)
			Picard to Enterprise... two...

					BRULL
			My quarters are to be just as big
			as hers...

					PICARD
				(acknowledges,
				 naturally)
			Two to beam up...

	As they DEMATERIALIZE...

 STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT THREE 25A.

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Orbiting Gamma Hromi Two.

39   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Data, Wesley, Worf. Brull ENTERS,
	escorted by Worf. All eyes are on Brull, who in turn
	eyes the crew with suspicion and curiosity.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/5/89 - ACT THREE  26.

39   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Brull -- show Mister Crusher the
			course to plot.

	As Picard indicates Wesley, Brull reacts:

					BRULL
			A child?

					PICARD
				(pointedly)
			That "child" is one of the finest
			ensigns under my command. He also
			happens to pilot this ship.

					BRULL
			That does not inspire my
			confidence. But if you want me
			to show him, I'll show him.

40   NEW ANGLE

	as Brull crosses to helm, looks over Wesley's shoulder.
	Wesley indicates the panel.

					WESLEY
			This is our present position.

					BRULL
			Then set a heading of three-four-
			three mark seven-two.

					WESLEY
			That'll take us through the center
			of an asteroid belt.

					BRULL
			What's the matter -- can't you
			fly your way around a couple of
			rocks?

					WESLEY
				(mildly)
			Sure I can. But if we take this
			heading...
				(punches it in)
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   27.

40   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY (Cont'd)
			... we avoid the belt entirely,
			and we only lose twelve point one
			minutes at warp seven.

					BRULL
			Have it your way.

	And Brull marches away from the helm.

41   OMITTED

42   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Relaxing at a table are Picard and Marouk, with Yuta
	and the bodyguard close by.

	Alone at a secluded table in b.g. is Wesley, doing
	homework on a PADD. He's got his feet up, has a goodly
	supply of snack food at hand (can't study without
	munchies).

	Yuta pours a bit more Acamarian brandy for Marouk and
	Picard.

					MAROUK
			For centuries, my planet was in
			chaos. Loyalty to one's clan was
			absolute, and the slightest injury
			to one member demanded violent
			retaliation.

					PICARD
			And these blood feuds could last
			for decades?

					MAROUK
				(acknowledges)
			The obsession for vengeance would
			be passed on from generation to
			generation. And with each act
			of retribution, the violence would
			escalate...

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   28.

42   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			It's not unlike the history of
			my own planet, Marouk.

	In b.g., Riker and Troi ENTER, cross to a table. Yuta
	sees, politely approaches Marouk:

					YUTA
			Your pardon, Sovereign; may I be
			excused briefly? Commander Riker
			requested I prepare him an
			Acamarian dish.

					MAROUK
			Of course, Yuta.

	Yuta moves off, EXITS -- just as Brull ENTERS. Brull
	crosses toward the bar.

42A  ANGLE ON THE BAR

	as a bartender hands Brull a drink. Brull takes a
	slug, looks around, sees Wesley in the corner, starts
	toward him.

43   ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Brull steps up to Wesley's table, sits down, helps
	himself to some of Wesley's snacks. Wesley's taken
	aback, but tries to be polite.

					BRULL
			What are you doing?

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   29.

43   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			My studies.

	Brull picks the PADD out of Wesley's hands, inspects
	it. It's covered with complex equations.

					BRULL
			What is this?

					WESLEY
			Math.

					BRULL
			I can see that. What's it mean?

					WESLEY
			It's the locally Euclidean
			metrization of a k-fold
			contravariant Riemannian tensor
			field.

	Brull nods as if he knows what Wesley's talking about.

					BRULL
			You good at it?

	Wesley shrugs noncommittally. He's getting impatient
	with Brull. Brull picks up on it:

					BRULL (cont'd)
			You don't like me.

					WESLEY
			I didn't say --

					BRULL
				(cutting him)
			That's no problem. I have many
			friends that don't like me.
				(a beat)
			What do you know about me?

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   30.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			You're a thief.

					BRULL
			I do it to survive -- not because
			I enjoy it.

	Brull looks challengingly at Wesley. Wesley, not
	wanting to get into an argument, avoids Brull's gaze.

					BRULL (cont'd)
			And we Gatherers value freedom.
			We do as we want and answer to
			no creature.

					WESLEY
				(curious)
			But you're helping Sovereign
			Marouk to change all that...

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   31.

43   CONTINUED: (3)

					BRULL
			Maybe I just want something
			better... for me, and for my
			children.

	Wesley's surprised. Brull doesn't exactly look like
	a father figure.

					WESLEY
			You have children?

					BRULL
				(nods)
			Two sons. One's almost your age.
				(a beat)
			He's not so good at math.

	Wesley smiles; maybe this guy isn't such a bad guy.

43A  ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI

	in quiet conversation. Yuta steps up, carrying a tray
	with a covered plate. Riker smiles.

					RIKER
			Parthus a la Yuta?

	Yuta nods modestly.

					YUTA
			With the help of one of your food
			stations.

	Yuta sets the tray on a table, unveils the dish, hands
	forks to Riker and Troi. They taste the dish and are
	impressed.

					TROI
			It's wonderful.

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   32.

43A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Truly excellent.

					YUTA
			Thank you.

					RIKER
			Will you join us?

					YUTA
			I don't want to intrude...

	Troi gets to her feet, offers Yuta her chair.

					TROI
			Not at all; I was just about to
			leave. Please -- sit down.

	Yuta takes Troi's seat. Troi smiles a knowing smile at
	Riker, then EXITS. Riker takes another forkful.

					RIKER
			It really is delicious.

					YUTA
			I am glad it pleases you,
			Commander.

					RIKER
			I'm not your commander. My name
			is William.

					YUTA
			I will call you William if you
			prefer.

					RIKER
			I do. You say "Commander" to me
			the same way you say "Sovereign"
			to Marouk.

					YUTA
				(understands)
			As a servant.

	Riker nods as he takes another bite.

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   33.

43A  CONTINUED: (2)

					YUTA (cont'd)
			You're an excellent commander,
			but you'd make a poor sovereign.

					RIKER
			Why's that? Not that I
			disagree...

					YUTA
			You're not comfortable with
			servants.

					RIKER
			No. I prefer the company of
			equals.

					YUTA
			So you treat me as an equal.

					RIKER
			And you're not comfortable with
			that?

					YUTA
			I'm not used to it. I've always
			been a servant. I'm not
			complaining -- the sovereign
			treats me well. I have all that
			I could want.

					RIKER
			What about freedom?

	A long beat. Yuta's expression turns melancholy,
	fatalistic.

					YUTA
			I can never have that.

					RIKER
			You're the property of the
			sovereign?

					YUTA
			No. I'm not her slave. I can
			leave whenever I wish.

					RIKER
				(a guess)
			But you have no place to go?

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   34.

43A  CONTINUED: (3)

					YUTA
			Just the opposite. My path is
			all too clear.

	Yuta falls silent. Riker attempts to lighten the
	moment:

					RIKER
			Yuta, you're an excellent cook,
			but you talk in riddles.

	Yuta smiles without humor.

					YUTA
			I've never been very good at
			conversation.

	Yuta looks over at Marouk in the b.g. Marouk's smiling
	as she watches Yuta. It makes Yuta self-conscious.

					YUTA (cont'd)
			I think the sovereign wants me
			to return. Enjoy the Parthus.

	Yuta crosses back to Marouk's table. Riker watches
	her go, then returns to his meal. After a beat, his
	communicator BEEPS.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Sickbay to Commander Riker. I've
			discovered something interesting,
			Will...

					RIKER
			I'll be right there...

   STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" REV. 10/9/89 - ACT THREE   35.

44   OMITTED

44A  INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly is frowning with concentration as she works
	at a computer station. Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Doctor, you're scowling.

					BEVERLY
			I'm thinking.

					RIKER
			And?

					BEVERLY
			The old Gatherer on the planet?
			I've found what caused his heart
			attack.

	Beverly indicates the computer monitor.

					BEVERLY (cont'd)
			The medical tricorder almost
			missed it, but there was a
			microvirus in his body... it
			attached to parasympathetic
			nerves and acted as a
			cholinesterase inhibitor, blocking
			autonomic nerve impulses.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/3/89 - ACT THREE  36.

44A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			And that stopped his heart?

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			But here's the interesting part.
			The microvirus will only attach
			to cells which contain a very
			specific DNA sequence.

					RIKER
			How specific?

					BEVERLY
			Without knowing more about their
			genetic makeup, I can't be sure...
			but my guess is, this virus would
			only kill one Acamarian in a
			million.

	Riker WHISTLES.

					RIKER
			That's an awfully single-minded
			bug.

					BEVERLY
			Too single-minded. I can't
			believe it's a naturally occurring
			virus.

	Riker sees where this is leading:

					RIKER
			Meaning somebody engineered it...

					BEVERLY
			Meaning Volnoth was murdered.

	Riker ponders this gravely as we:

45
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47
									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/9/89 - ACT FOUR  37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

A47A	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Coming out of warp.

47A  INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FORMERLY SCENE 52)

	Riker's alone, in the midst of a conversation with
	Data who's on the bridge.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Sir, Acamar Three has agreed to
			your request for access to its
			databases. They are now
			transmitting them to our computer
			over subspace link.

					RIKER
			Good. Notify Doctor Crusher when
			Acamar's medical database is
			online. Riker out.

	SOUND of DOOR CHIME.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Come in.

	Yuta ENTERS, stops just inside the door.

					YUTA
			I'm disturbing you.

					RIKER
			Not at all.

	Yuta steps forward. The door closes.

					YUTA
			As the sovereign has no further
			need of my services this evening,
			she suggested I might spend some
			time with you.

					RIKER
			What a charming suggestion...

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/9/89 - ACT FOUR  38.

47A  CONTINUED:

					YUTA
			She appreciates the... affection
			... you have shown me.

					RIKER
			Was it so obvious...

					YUTA
				(smiles gently)
			Yes.

					RIKER
				(joking)
			Well, I've already dined... but,
			maybe you know a good Acamarian
			dessert recipe.

	Yuta leans forward and kisses Riker.

					YUTA
			Does that please you?

	He answers by kissing her back. As they break, as he
	holds her, whispering to him...

					YUTA
			Tell me what you want, William.
			I will do anything you wish...

	Riker takes pause at the servitude sound of that...
	looks at her... still intimate --

					RIKER
			You've got the night off,
			remember?

					YUTA
			I don't understand.

	Riker's more uncomfortable now... she notices.

					YUTA
			You don't want me to give you
			pleasure?

					RIKER
				(pulling away)
			Not as a servant. I told you...
			I prefer equals.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/9/89 - ACT FOUR  39.

47A  CONTINUED: (3)

					YUTA
			Even in matters of love?

					RIKER
			Especially in matters of love.

					YUTA
				(beat)
			I've offended you.

					RIKER
			No.

	He takes her hand.

					RIKER
			I only want to make you as happy
			as you want to make me. You're
			entitled to that...

	She looks at him, then draws completely away. Sighs.

					YUTA
			No. I'm not.

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Yuta...

					YUTA
			I do not feel pleasure. Or
			passion. I haven't been able
			to... for a long time.

					RIKER
			I don't know who did this to you
			or why... but it can change.

					YUTA
				(regret)
			I wish it could. Tonight most
			of all.
				(beat)
			I'm sorry...

	He takes her arm as she starts to leave... but then
	the insistent sound of the RED ALERT KLAXON. He looks
	at her... wishing they could finish the conversation...
	but she pulls away and leaves as... the ship is ROCKED
	by a phaser hit and Riker EXITS on the double.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR  39A.

48   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Troi, Data, Wesley, and Worf are at their
	stations. Brull ENTERS from the aft turbolift,
	occupied by a security officer, looks at the
	viewscreen.

					PICARD
			Your people have provided a warm
			welcome.

					BRULL
			That's Chorgan's ship.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR  40.

A48A	ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	On the viewscreen, a small Gatherer ship FIRES at us.

B48A	ON PICARD

	As the HIT shakes the ship.

					WORF
			Shields holding.

					PICARD
				(indicating Worf's
				 station)
			Worf -- contact Chorgan and tell
			him Brull has brought us here to
			talk.

	Worf opens a channel as Brull crosses to Worf's
	station. Riker ENTERS from the turbolift as yet
	another HIT shakes the ship.

					WORF
			Chorgan's not responding.

	A third HIT. Picard's patience is waning.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, can we knock out
			their shields without seriously
			damaging their ship?

					WORF
			I believe we can, sir.

					PICARD
			Prepare phasers and open
			channel...

	Worf works his station.

					WORF
			Phasers locked. Channel open,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			This is Jean-Luc Picard...

	Interrupted by another HIT. Picard's patience is
	exhausted:

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR  40A.

B48A	CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to himself)
			Let's focus their attention.
				(to Worf)
			Fire.

48A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise's phasers BLAST away, making a direct
	HIT on the Gatherer ship's shields.

48B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR  41.

48B  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Their forward shields are
			inoperative.

					PICARD
			Well done, Lieutenant.

	Brull speaks from Worf's station:

					WORF
			They're hailing us, sir.

					PICARD
			That's better.
				(to Worf)
			On screen.

49   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as the image of CHORGAN fills the screen. Like all
	Gatherers, Chorgan has a brutish, rough presence --but
	he also has an indisputable air of command...

					CHORGAN
			Brull -- you traitor! You led
			them here to destroy me --

					PICARD
			Chorgan, if I had wanted you
			destroyed, you wouldn't be talking
			now.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR  42.

49   CONTINUED:

	Enough of the stick -- now for the carrot.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Obviously, I want something else.

					CHORGAN
			And what is that?

					PICARD
			I have on board Sovereign Marouk
			of Acamar Three. I want you to
			hear what she and Brull have to
			say.

					BRULL
			It's worth listening to her,
			Chorgan.

					CHORGAN
			I don't wish to hear either of
			you.

					PICARD
				(with finality)
			You have no choice. Prepare to
			receive us -- we're coming aboard
			your ship. Picard out.

	Picard motions to Worf and the image of Chorgan
	disappears from the screen, replaced by the Gatherer
	ship in the starfield.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Cancel Red Alert. Have Sovereign
			Marouk meet me in Transporter
			Three.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	Riker approaches the captain.

					RIKER
			You're going alone, Captain?

					PICARD
			The danger is minimal, Number One.
			Chorgan's not likely to do
			anything rash while the
			Enterprise's phasers are trained
			upon his ship.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR  42A.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			It's still a risk.

					PICARD
			For these negotiations to succeed,
			I must be a mediator -- not an
			enforcer.

  STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/11/89 - ACT FOUR  43.

49   CONTINUED: (3)

	Picard leads Brull to the turbolift.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			You have the bridge, Number One.

	Picard and Brull EXIT.

50   OMITTED

51   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	motionless relative to the small Gatherer ship.

52   OMITTED

53   INT. GATHERER SHIP

	Chorgan sits behind a large table, his Gatherer guard
	standing protectively behind him. There are two empty
	seats on the other side of the table.

	Marouk, her bodyguard, Yuta, and Picard are led in
	by Brull. Picard sets the tone with:

					PICARD
			Chorgan. May I introduce
			Sovereign Marouk.

	The two leaders acknowledge each other with a slight
	nod. Chorgan wants to control the meeting.

					CHORGAN
			You may sit.

	Marouk waits for her bodyguard to pull the chair for
	her, then sits as if she owned the chair. Picard waits
	for her to sit, then takes the other chair. Brull
	stands to one side while Yuta, carrying a small bag,
	remains in the b.g.

					PICARD
				(to Chorgan)
			I think you will find Marouk's
			proposal --

					CHORGAN
			You know, Picard -- I could take
			you prisoner.

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/12/89 - ACT FOUR      44.

53   CONTINUED:

	Picard looks at him evenly, is determined to get on
	with the business at hand. Chorgan smiles, backing
	down.

					CHORGAN
			Don't worry, I've no intention
			of doing so. You've gone to a
			lot of trouble to get here -- I'm
			curious why.

	Picard was never worried. Shrewdly, he allows Chorgan
	to save face:

					PICARD
			Then let's proceed.

	Marouk smiles, having not missed a beat of the
	dynamics.

					MAROUK
			Quite simply, I propose amnesty
			for every Gatherer...

					CHORGAN
			Amnesty. You mean slavery.

					BRULL
			Chorgan, if you want to know what
			I think...

					CHORGAN
				(interrupting)
			I don't.
				(to Marouk)
			Say what you came to say. But
			I tell you right now I doubt that
			I'll believe it.

					MAROUK
				(beat)
			I didn't believe this very
			persuasive Federation captain
			when he suggested that we could
			reconcile our differences. But
			I am convinced now it is the right
			thing not just for you, but for
			us too. We need you back.

	And Picard looks at Marouk with appreciation... as
	Chorgan grumps.

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/12/89 - ACT FOUR     44A.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

	Marouk turns, indicates Yuta:

53A  ANGLE ON YUTA

	quietly opening her bag, withdrawing a decanter of
	brandy, and moving toward Chorgan.

					MAROUK
			I've brought some Acamarian
			brandy... I'm sure it's been a
			long time...

53B  NEW ANGLE

	Chorgan barely looks at Yuta and the brandy, waves her
	off rudely. Yuta patiently returns to her place near
	Marouk. There will be other opportunities.

					CHORGAN
			You have spent a century hunting
			us down --

					PICARD
			She's trying to put an end to
			that.

					CHORGAN
			By luring us back and putting us
			in prisons.

					MAROUK
			No -- by accepting you back as
			free men.

					CHORGAN
				(sarcastic)
			And will you feed and clothe us,
			too?

					MAROUK
				(sharply)
			No, of course I won't!
				(gaining control)
			What I will do is give you the
			means to feed and clothe
			yourselves. We've already set
			aside land you can...

					CHORGAN
			Do we look like farmers to you?

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/12/89 - ACT FOUR      45.

53B  CONTINUED:

					MAROUK
			Then don't farm. Use the land
			as you wish. It is yours. And
			the moment you set foot on it,
			you'll be better off than you are
			today. You won't be running any
			longer...

					CHORGAN
				(beat)
			We would need autonomy...

					MAROUK
			Autonomy...

53BA	PICARD

	breaking in...

					PICARD
			Let us acknowledge, Sovereign,
			that Chorgan appears willing to
			discuss your offer...

53C  ON YUTA

	In the b.g., biding her time.

					MAROUK (O.S.)
			There are many levels of autonomy,
			certainly your region would have
			home rights...

					CHORGAN (O.S.)
			Those rights will be spelled out
			before I agree to anything...

									CUT TO:

       STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR      46.

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55

55A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Troi, Data, Worf, supernumeraries. Riker is
	with Data at an aft station, scanning databases. Text
	and pictures FLASH over the monitor.

					DATA
			Commander, I'm afraid the only
			entry on Volnoth in the Acamarian
			database is a birth record.

					RIKER
				(studying the screen)
			Probably one of the last of the
			Gatherers to be born on their
			planet.

	Beverly ENTERS... moves to the aft station beside Data.

					BEVERLY
			I've been digging through the
			medical database from Acamar Three
			for hours and I've found another
			victim of the microvirus that
			killed Volnoth. But just one.

	Riker joins her as she punches up the record. Text
	appears on a monitor.

					BEVERLY
			Fifty-three years ago. A Gatherer
			named Penthor-Mul.

	Riker looks it over...

					RIKER
			Data -- got anything in your files
			on this Penthor-Mul?

	Data running a check... reading --

					DATA
			Yes. He was captured while
			leading a Gatherer raid on an
			Acamarian outpost. He died of
			a heart attack before his trial
			ended.
				(reacts)
			Commander, he was a member of the
			Lornack Clan.

       STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR      47.

55A  CONTINUED:

	Riker reacts.

					RIKER
				(realizing)
			Display Volnoth's birth record
			again.

	Data calls it up again on the viewer... As she sees
	it...

					BEVERLY
				(reacts)
			Lornack... the same clan....

					RIKER
			The only two recorded deaths from
			this microvirus... members of
			the same clan... what does that
			tell us, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			If these microbes were engineered
			for murder, I'd say somebody's
			going after the whole family.

					DATA
				(noting new information)
			Commander, Chorgan, the present
			leader of the Gatherers, is also
			from the Lornack clan.

	Beverly and Riker react.

					RIKER
				(to Data)
			I want to know just how this clan
			was involved in the Acamarian
			blood feuds... any clues to their
			enemies you can find...
				(to Beverly)
			How could this virus be
			transmitted?

					BEVERLY
			More ways than I can count. And
			it's perfectly safe to the
			carrier... as long as he doesn't
			have the same DNA patterns.

					RIKER
			Tailor made for their victims...

       STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR     47A.

55A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Data finds what he's looking for...

					DATA
			Sir, eighty years ago, the
			Lornacks massacred a rival clan,
			the Tralestas. It ended a feud
			that had lasted for two hundred
			years.

					RIKER
			Ended it?

       STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR      48.

55A  CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			According to these records, there
			were no survivors. The Tralesta
			clan was annihilated.

					BEVERLY
			Something tells me they may not
			have all been wiped out.

					RIKER
			There's got to be a missing link
			here...

	Data continues his scan... whirring through pictures
	and text...

					BEVERLY
			Computer, any members of the
			Acamarian delegation in the
			Tralesta clan?

					COMPUTER
			Clan affiliation is not within
			provided records.

	Data halts the scan.

					DATA
			Commander, I believe I have found
			a correlation between the two
			deaths... your "missing link" ...

	Riker and Beverly look at Data's monitor...

55B  INSERT - THE MONITOR SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	A still photo of the Gatherer PENTHOR and a few
	Acamarians leaving the courthouse. Half hidden by one
	of the Acamarians is a familiar face.

					DATA (O.S.)
			That is Penthor-Mul being led
			from his trial.

					RIKER
			I don't see the connection...

					DATA
			Behind him to the left, sir...

       STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/6/89 - ACT FOUR      49.

55B  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Computer, scan left and magnify.

	The photo magnifies until the half-hidden face fills
	the screen. It's a young woman's face.

55C  RIKER

	reacts, beginning to suspect, gives Data a look...

					DATA
			The computer can extrapolate and
			reconstruct the rest of the face,
			sir.

					RIKER
				(tight)
			Do it.

55D  INSERT - THE MONITOR SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as the computer "draws in" the other half of the
	face... and it's plain now that face is Yuta's. Her
	hair is a different color and style -- but there's no
	mistaking her.

55E  RIKER

	reacts.

					BEVERLY
			But the photograph was taken over
			fifty years ago.

					RIKER
			Fifty-three years... and she
			hasn't aged a day.

56
thru	OMITTED
58

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT FIVE      50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

59
thru	OMITTED
64

65   INT. GATHERER SHIP

	Starting on Yuta who stands nearby as the negotiations
	continue... pulling back to reveal Marouk at one end
	of the table, and then on the far opposite side,
	Chorgan with his Gatherer guard and Brull standing
	behind him. Picard is at the middle of the table.
	The discussion is heated:

					MAROUK
			Three seats on the ruling council?

					CHORGAN
			If we're going to be subject to
			your laws, we want a part in
			making them.

					MAROUK
			I agree you're entitled to
			representation... but not on the
			ruling council.

					CHORGAN
			Unacceptable. The real power is
			in the council. You're trying
			to shut us out already --

					MAROUK
			No -- you're trying to take too
			much! No group has three seats
			on the council.

					CHORGAN
				(heating up)
			I don't care what others have --

					MAROUK
				(exploding)
			Yes -- you only care about what
			you can take.

	Picard steps in to cool things down:

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT FIVE      51.

65   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Sovereign -- were the situation
			reversed, you would be demanding
			the same levels of representation.

	Marouk cools down.

					MAROUK
			You're right, Captain.
				(to Chorgan)
			I apologize for my temper.

	Chorgan, still fuming, forces a nod.

					PICARD
			Perhaps a short pause would be
			helpful.

					CHORGAN
			I agree.
				(gruffly trying to make
				 amends)
			Maybe a taste of that brandy...

					MAROUK
			Excellent thought. Yuta...

65A  ANGLE ON YUTA

	obediently pours brandy. Picard takes a
	conversational tone, both to give the combatants a
	respite and to melt some of the ice that still exists
	between them:

					PICARD (O.S.)
			It's quite remarkable how much
			alike the two of you actually
			are...

      MAROUK (O.S.)                   CHORGAN (O.S.)
       (no way)                   Foolishness...
   Really, Captain...

					PICARD (O.S.)
			I'm being quite honest... both
			able negotiators... strong
			leaders.

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT FIVE      52.

65A  CONTINUED:

					BRULL
			We don't obey weak leaders.

	Chorgan glances sharply at Brull...

					CHORGAN
			We have nothing at all in
			common... we have agreed to
			nothing...

	Yuta hands a glass of brandy to Marouk, starts toward
	Chorgan with another glass.

					PICARD
			Wrong, Chorgan... we've agreed to
			have some brandy together.

	Chorgan smiles as Yuta moves within striking distance
	of Chorgan.

66   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Riker MATERIALIZES, phaser in hand. Everyone's
	astounded. The Gatherer guard goes for his phaser
	rifle. Riker FIRES, stunning the guard. Chorgan,
	bellowing, starts to get to his feet.

					CHORGAN
			Treachery! A Federation trap --

					RIKER
			Don't move!

	Riker aims the phaser at Chorgan, who freezes, glares
	at Riker. The guard is already starting to shake off
	the effects of the stun. Riker and Picard exchange
	a look.

					PICARD
			Chorgan, I assure you Commander
			Riker has a good reason for his
			actions...
				(beat)
			... you do, Number One?

	Everyone's motionless -- including Yuta, who's a yard
	behind Chorgan.

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT FIVE      53.

66   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Yuta. Move away from Chorgan.

	Yuta looks unemotionally at Riker, doesn't move.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Do it.

					YUTA
			Why?

					RIKER
			Because of a man you once knew...
			Penthor-Mul.

	Reactions.

					CHORGAN
			Penthar-Mul? How do you know
			Penthar-Mul?

					RIKER
			He was murdered fifty years ago...

					CHORGAN
			Murdered... ? That's not so...
			he died of...

					RIKER
			He was killed just as Volnoth
			was... by a deadly virus designed
			to attack your clan...

					CHORGAN
			What do you mean? Designed by
			whom... ?

					RIKER
			Tell him, Yuta...

					YUTA
			I don't understand.

					RIKER
			You were with Penthor-Mul when
			he died...

					YUTA
			If it was fifty years ago... how
			could I...

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT FIVE      54.

66   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			I know, Yuta...

	Chorgan starts to make a move. Yuta makes a small move
	toward Chorgan --

					RIKER
			Stop! Chorgan -- keep perfectly
			still. Your life is in danger.

	Shocked reactions from everyone but Yuta.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Yuta -- step back.

					YUTA
			William, this is not your concern.

					RIKER
			It is now. You're about to commit
			murder.

	Yuta realizes Riker's on to her and there's no point
	in pretending further.

					YUTA
				(very calm)
			It isn't murder. It's justice.

					CHORGAN
			Who are you?

					YUTA
			Yuta... of the clan Tralesta.

					CHORGAN
			There are no more Tralestas.

67   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Chorgan and Marouk are stunned. Yuta calmly explains:

					YUTA
			Five survived the last Lornack
			raid... but on that day a century
			ago, my life ended and my search
			began. I was the one chosen...
			transformed... my cells were
			altered... my aging slowed...
			enough to finish my task.

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT FIVE      55.

67   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Murdering innocent people -- is
			that your task?

					YUTA
			He's not innocent. He's a
			Lornack.

					MAROUK
			You used me in order to get to
			the last few you couldn't reach.

					YUTA
			Yes, Sovereign.

					CHORGAN
			You'll never leave this ship.
			If I don't kill you myself, my
			men will.

					YUTA
			You are the last. Once you're
			dead, what happens to me doesn't
			matter.

					RIKER
			Yuta... the wars are over.

					YUTA
			You cannot understand...

					RIKER
			No, I can't. You're right.
			Because I've seen the part of you
			that regrets what you have
			become... Yuta, listen to me...
			you don't have to do this any
			more.

68   ON YUTA

	as the first signs of regret cross her face.

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/12/89 - ACT FIVE      56.

68   CONTINUED:

					YUTA
			I have no choice.

					RIKER
			You do...

	And now the regret really shows through on Yuta's
	face. Haltingly, she extends a hand in Riker's
	direction --

					YUTA
			William... I --

	Riker lowers the phaser, extends his other hand toward
	Yuta -- "come on... " Yuta pauses --

					YUTA (cont'd)
			I'm... sorry.

69   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Yuta whirls, reaches to touch Chorgan -- and Riker
	FIRES.

	The stun charge shakes Yuta up -- but she remains
	conscious, recovers her footing. Riker changes the
	phaser setting, FIRES again. It knocks Yuta back. But
	she keeps coming.

	Riker has no choice. He adjusts the phaser --

					RIKER
			Don't --

	Yuta reaches for Chorgan again --

	And Riker FIRES. Setting eight. Vaporize.

	And Yuta's gone.

70   WIDER

	Silence. No one moves. Slowly, Chorgan stands.

					CHORGAN
			Commander, I'm in your debt...

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT FIVE      57.

71   CLOSE ON RIKER

	His haunted expression tells us he hasn't heard a word
	of Chorgan's...

72
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73

74   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Riker's sitting alone at the bar, gazing into an
	untouched drink in front of him. Picard ENTERS.
	takes a beat to study him, then proceeds to sit down
	next to him. After a beat, Riker glances up, knows
	why the captain is there, nods an acknowledgement...
	there's not a lot of eye contact.

					PICARD
			New orders from Starfleet.

	Riker cocks his brow.

					PICARD
			The rendezvous with the Goddard
			has been postponed.

					RIKER
			And in the meantime?

					PICARD
			Starbase three four three. We're
			to take on medical supplies for
			the Alpha Leonis system.

					RIKER
			Sounds pretty routine.

					PICARD
			With the Gatherer truce in effect,
			it should be.
				(a beat)
			We won't require a full ship's
			complement. I'm going to extend
			shore leave on the starbase to
			anyone who wants it.

	Riker gives Picard a long look, appreciating what
	Picard's taking pains not to say...

					RIKER
			I'll pass that along to the crew,
			Captain.

	Picard nods, takes his leave of Riker, EXITS.

      STAR TREK: "Vengeance Factor" - REV. 10/13/89 - ACT FIVE      58.

75   ON RIKER (OPTICAL)

	a beat as he stands, crosses to a food slot.

					RIKER
			Parthus. A la Yuta.

	As the dish MATERIALIZES, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             






                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "The Defector" 
                (f.k.a. "A Question of Trust") 
                          #40273-158 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Ronald D. Moore 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Robert Scheerer 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                      OCTOBER 16, 1989


          STAR TREK: "The Defector" - 10/16/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Defector" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             Romulans
                RIKER              SETAL/ADMIRAL JAROK
                DATA               TOMALAK
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               

                COMPUTER VOICE     
                JOHN BATES         
                MICHAEL WILLIAMS   
                ADMIRAL HADEN (STARFLEET)

                Non-Speaking       
                  TWO SECURITY OFFICERS
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    

          STAR TREK: "The Defector" - 10/16/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Defector" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     ROMULAN SCOUT SHIP
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              ENGINEERING              3 ROMULAN WARBIRDS
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              GUEST QUARTERS           3 KLINGON SHIPS
              DEBRIEFING ROOM
              RELAXATION CENTER
              SICKBAY
              TEN-FORWARD
              CORRIDOR (NEAR HOLODECK)
              HOLODECK
                ENGLISH CAMP
                ROMULAN PLANET
                EMPTY HOLODECK
          
            ROMULAN SCOUT SHIP
          
            ROMULAN WARBIRD
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - 10/16/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Defector" 
                         
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                  SETAL          see-TALL
                  JAROK          JAH-rock
                  TOMALAK        TOM-uh-lack

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "The Defector"                             
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. THE ENGLISH CAMP AT AGINCOURT - NIGHT
	(HOLODECK)

	Two soldiers: JOHN BATES and MICHAEL WILLIAMS..

					WILLIAMS
			Brother John Bates, is not that
			the morning which breaks yonder?

					BATES
			I think it be. But we have no
			great cause to desire the approach
			of the day.

					WILLIAMS
			Who goes there?

	King Henry ENTERS... his back to us... so we cannot
	see who is playing him...

					DATA (KING HENRY)
			A friend.

					WILLIAMS
			Under what captain serve you?

					DATA (KING HENRY)
			Under Sir Thomas Erpingham.

					WILLIAMS
			I pray you, what thinks he of
			our estate?

	Reveal DATA...

					DATA (KING HENRY)
			Even as men wrecked upon a sand,
			that look to be washed off the
			next tide.

					BATES
			He hath not told his thought to
			the king?

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - TEASER     2.

1    CONTINUED:

					DATA (KING HENRY)
			No, nor it is not meet he should.
			For though I speak it to you, I
			think the king is but a man, as
			I am. The violet smells to him
			as it doth to me, in his
			nakedness he appears but a man.
			Therefore, his fears, out of
			doubt, be of the same relish as
			ours are. Yet, no man should
			possess him with any appearance
			of fear, lest he, by showing it,
			should dishearten his army.

2    ANGLE PICARD (OPTICAL)

	observing... delighted...

					BATES
			He may show what outward courage
			he will, but I believe, as cold
			a night as 'tis, he could wish
			himself in Thames up to the neck.

					DATA (KING HENRY)
			Methinks I could not die anywhere
			so contented as in the king's
			company, his cause being just and
			his quarrel honorable.

					WILLIAMS
			That's more than we know.

					BATES
			Aye, or more than we should seek
			after. If his cause be wrong,
			our obedience to the king wipes
			the crime of it out of us.

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - TEASER     2A.

2    CONTINUED:

					WILLIAMS
			But if the cause be not good, the
			king himself hath a heavy
			reckoning to make when all those
			legs and arms and heads chopped
			off in a battle shall join
			together at the latter day and
			cry all "We died at such a place"
			-- some swearing, some crying for
			a surgeon, some upon their wives
			left poor behind them. I am
			afeared there are few die well
			that die in a battle.

					DATA (KING HENRY)
			The king is not bound to answer
			the particular endings of his
			soldiers, the father of his son,
			nor the master of his servant.

					PICARD
			Delightful... you're getting
			better and better, Data...

	Stepping out of character...

					DATA
			Freeze program.

	The characters freeze.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Thank you, sir. I plan to study
			the performances of Olivier,
			Branagh, Shapiro, Kullnark...

					PICARD
				(frowns)
			Data, you are here to learn about
			the human condition... and there's
			no better way than embracing
			Shakespeare... but you must
			discover it through your own
			performance, not by imitating...

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - TEASER     3.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker to Picard...

					PICARD
			Yes, Number One.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Sensors are picking up an
			unidentified craft in the Neutral
			Zone... It's heading toward
			Federation space...

					PICARD
			On our way... Picard out. We'll
			get to the next act later, Data...
			computer, end program.

	The other characters DISAPPEAR and shortly thereafter,
	the set disappears, too... Data begins to take off his
	costume.

					DATA
			It is interesting that a king
			could pass as a commoner, but why
			should he wish to? If he is
			the leader... should he not be
			leading... ?

3    ANGLE

	The door slides open and they EXIT...

					PICARD
			But listen to what Shakespeare
			is telling you about the man,
			Data... a king who has a true
			feeling for his soldiers must
			share their fears on the day of
			battle.

3A   INT. CORRIDOR

	Walking... perhaps a passerby reacts to Data's
	costume...

					DATA
			Sir, will I be able to schedule
			a performance for the crew in
			the near future?

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - TEASER     3A.

3A   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Let's... not rush it, shall we... ?

	As they move away...

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	RIKER at an aft station. WORF at tactical.
	SUPERNUMERARIES at Ops and Conn. Picard ENTERS the
	bridge. Monitors at the stations show a SCHEMATIC
	DISPLAY of the Neutral Zone.

					RIKER
			Outpost Sierra Six confirms our
			readings, sir. They identify it
			as a Romulan scout ship... bearing
			two-seven-zero mark one-four.

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - TEASER     4.

5    CLOSER ON ONE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	As Picard, Riker and Data huddle over it... The
	Enterprise is clearly labeled and shown as a steady
	dot, and a flashing point of light in the Zone shows
	the Romulan vessel.

					PICARD
			A scout ship? Curious. What
			would bring a scout ship into the
			Neutral Zone?

					WORF
			Shall we transmit a warning to
			withdraw, sir... ?

	A beat. Picard studies the...

6    FLASHING DOT - CU (OPTICAL)

7    RESUME MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.
				(stops and looks up in
				 surprise)
			Captain, the Romulan is hailing
			us.

					PICARD
			Visual... ?

					WORF
			Not within range yet...

					PICARD
			Open channel...

	Much interference, static...

					SETAL'S COM VOICE
			Federation ship... do you read...
			I require urgent assistance...

					PICARD
			This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard
			of the...

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - TEASER     5.

7    CONTINUED:

					SETAL'S COM VOICE
				(interrupting)
			Federation ship... please help
			me... requesting asylum... under
			pursuit...

					RIKER
			Pursuit... ?

					WORF
			Visual contact. On screen,
			Captain...

	They turn to see...

8    ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER - (OPTICAL)

	A ROMULAN SCOUT SHIP is moving toward us. In the b.g.
	a ROMULAN WARSHIP suddenly DECLOAKS.

9    REACTIONS

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - ACT ONE     6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE - ROMULAN SHIPS (OPTICAL)

	The Romulan scout ship is overmatched... the warship is
	relentless and it FIRES TORPEDOES at the smaller craft.
	One of the torpedoes finds its mark.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before... watching the viewscreen. Data has moved
	to ops.

					PICARD
			Red Alert. Open a channel to
			the warship.

					RIKER
				(to conn)
			Come to intercept course. Keep
			us out of the Neutral Zone.

					WORF
			Channel is open.

					RIKER
				(to Data)
			When will the scout cross into
			Federation territory?

					DATA
			Forty-one seconds...

					PICARD
			Romulan warbird, you have crossed
			into the Neutral Zone, and are
			engaged in hostile action.
			Explain yourself and your intent.

	Beat.

					WORF
			No reply, sir.

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/17/89 - ACT ONE     7.

11   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Hail the scout.

					WORF
			Responding.

					PICARD
			On screen.

12   ANGLE - THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	SETAL, a Romulan male of about fifty (human) years of
	age is sitting at the controls of his small ship.
	There is evident damage in his bridge.

					SETAL
			Please, you must help me...

					PICARD
			We are moving to intercept...
			maintain your course and power...

	Suddenly, a muffled EXPLOSION and Setal's ship is
	rocked violently. The transmission is abruptly cut off
	and replaced with the starfield. The damaged scout
	ship is clearly visible.

					DATA
			Scout ship is severely damaged,
			Captain. Engines inoperative,
			shields down.

					RIKER
			Position?

					DATA
				(works)
			Coordinates one-four-zero by
			two-zero-five.

					RIKER
				(quietly to Picard)
			Federation space.

					PICARD
			Bring us to within five kilometers
			of the scout. Mister La Forge,
			prepare to extend our shields
			around that ship.

									INTERCUT:

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - ACT ONE     8.

13   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi at the console... supernumeraries in the b.g.

					GEORDI
			Captain, at that range, the
			shields won't be able to take much
			punishment.

					DATA
			Five kilometers, Commander.

					RIKER
			All stop.

					PICARD
			Extend shields.

					GEORDI
			Shields in place... we've got the
			scout ship, Captain...

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND ROMULANS (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is near the scout ship, which is
	drifting.

15   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The Romulan warship slows as it approaches the
	Enterprise and the scout ship, and then stops. The
	ships face each other.

16   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - (OPTICAL)

	On the viewscreen, the Romulan warship sits facing the
	Enterprise.

					WORF
			Weapons on the warbird are fully
			powered, sir.

					RIKER
			Lock phasers...

					PICARD
			Open a channel.

					WORF
			Ready.

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - ACT ONE     9.

16   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Romulan warbird, you are now in
			Federation territory... if you
			do not immediately withdraw...

	Picard stops as he sees something on viewscreen.

17   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The Romulan warship turns and goes back the way it
	came... CLOAKING as it goes...

					RIKER
			No argument?

					WORF
			Warbird has re-entered the Neutral
			Zone, Captain. Heading for
			Romulan territory.
				(under his breath)
			Cowards.

					DATA
			Massive power failure on the scout
			ship, sir. All systems are going
			off-line.
				(beat)
			Including life-support.

					PICARD
				(to Com)
			Transporter Room Two, prepare to
			beam the occupant of the Romulan
			ship aboard.

	Riker heads toward the turbolift.

					RIKER
				(indicating he should
				 follow)
			Mister Worf.

	Riker and Worf then EXIT bridge.

					PICARD
			Data, lock onto the scout ship
			and take it in tow... cancel Red
			Alert.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - ACT ONE    10.

18   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	A supernumerary is at the controls as Riker and Worf
	arrive.

					RIKER
			Energize.

	Worf stands with his hand on his phaser. The
	supernumerary manipulates the controls.

19   ANGLE ON TRANSPORTER STAGE - (OPTICAL)

	The figure of Setal MATERIALIZES on the platform. He
	wears a Romulan uniform with no insignia. His neck
	is injured, but he appears otherwise unhurt. Setal
	looks about for a second.

					SETAL
			I must see your captain
			immediately.

	Riker steps forward. Worf, behind Riker, watches Setal
	with great distrust.

					RIKER
				(notices injured arm)
			We'll take you to Sickbay, after
			that...

					SETAL
				(urgently)
			This cannot wait. I have
			information vital to your
			survival.

	On their reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    11.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

20   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE WITH SCOUT SHIP IN TOW

	The two crafts in space.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43462.5.
			We have beamed aboard an apparent
			Romulan defector. He claims to
			be a low ranking logistics officer
			with extraordinary information
			about a new secret offensive.

21   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	A guard stands behind Setal as he tells his story to
	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, Geordi. The Romulan is
	nearing the end of his account. He speaks with great
	fervency. A man demanding to be heard. Picard listens
	with a decidedly even expression.

					SETAL
			The humiliating defeat at the
			Battle of Cheron has not been
			forgotten. The new leaders have
			vowed to discard the treaty and
			claim the Neutral Zone. Nelvana
			Three is only the first step.

					RIKER
				(skeptical)
			And you're saying a whole base
			is already established there... ?

					SETAL
				(acknowledges)
			In forty-eight hours, the reactor
			core will be on line.

					RIKER
				(impossible)
			The Federation sensors that
			monitor the Neutral Zone just...
			missed it... ?

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    12.

21   CONTINUED:

	Setal looks straight at Riker... eye to eye, doesn't
	blink.

	In a way, there's almost pride, a hint of smile, as he
	says --

					SETAL
			It would seem so.

					WORF
			Unlikely.

	Setal glances at Worf with distaste. Then back to
	Picard...

					SETAL
			In two days, you will have a fleet
			of Romulan warbirds... within
			striking distance of fifteen
			Federation sectors...

					WORF
			The Federation will not permit
			it...

					SETAL
				(sharp)
			Then it is war we're talking
			about, isn't it?
				(beat, to Picard)
			Destroy the base now and the
			threat is over.

	Picard takes a long beat to study him... and nods.

					PICARD
			I'm sure you're tired from your
			ordeal... and could use some
			medical attention. Mister Worf,
			accompany Sublieutenant Setal to
			sickbay. We'll arrange for your
			quarters.

					SETAL
				(to Picard)
			No doubt you will wish to question
			me further.

					PICARD
			No doubt.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    12A.

21   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard nods, that's all. Setal looks at him,
	frustrated, that's not what he wanted to hear. Picard
	looks back evenly. After a beat, Setal leaves. The
	tension level drops considerably as the officers lean
	back in their chairs, glance at each other.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    13.

21   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			He tells a hell of a story.

					PICARD
			You don't believe it...

					RIKER
			The empire knows we'd never allow
			them to maintain a base within
			the Neutral Zone.

					DATA
			Commander, it would not be an
			atypical Romulan ploy. In their
			long history of war, the Romulans
			have rarely attacked first... they
			prefer to test their enemy's
			resolve.

					RIKER
			And how many times in their
			history has there been a Romulan
			defector?

					DATA
				(beat, checking his
				 files)
			Never, sir.

					RIKER
				(point made)
			Because loyalty is fundamental
			to their culture.

					GEORDI
				(unconvinced)
			You really think he's a spy,
			Commander?

					RIKER
				(nods)
			I think he's been planted to draw
			us into the Neutral Zone... we'd
			look like the aggressors...

					PICARD
			... and the Romulans would have
			a legitimate excuse to respond
			with force.

					RIKER
			Exactly.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    14.

21   CONTINUED: (4)

					DATA
			That would also not be an atypical
			Romulan ploy, sir.

					PICARD
				(thoughtful)
			It is always a chess game with
			them, isn't it?

	Geordi looks out the viewport at the craft.

					GEORDI
			Well at least he's given us the
			chance to get a look at some
			Romulan technology.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			Mister La Forge, you will head
			the away team over to the scout.
				(to Riker)
			Commander, you and Counselor Troi
			will conduct Setal's
			interrogation.

					DATA
			Permission to observe the
			interrogation, sir...

					PICARD
			No, I need you with me on the
			bridge, Data... there's much to
			be done.
				(beat)
			We have less than forty-eight
			hours to prevent a war... or
			perhaps start one. That depends
			on establishing the truth of...

	Suddenly the Scout Ship EXPLODES. As all react:

22   INT. SICKBAY

	BEVERLY administers to Setal's neck as Riker questions
	him. Worf and the security guard stand nearby.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    15.

22   CONTINUED:

					SETAL
				(of course)
			I set the auto-destruct sequencer
			before I left the ship.

					RIKER
			Why?

					SETAL
				(smiles, incredulous)
			Wouldn't you? To prevent your
			ship from being captured?

					RIKER
			Excuse me for being a little
			confused, Setal, but I thought
			you were defecting...

					SETAL
			I am not a traitor.
				(beat)
			All you can see is the opportunity
			to exploit me. The Federation
			credo, exploitation. You couldn't
			get aboard my ship fast enough
			-- strip it down, "what secrets
			might it reveal that we can
			use... ?" You are a short sighted
			people... can't you understand
			I came to stop a war.

	Setal winces with pain...

					BEVERLY
			If you could just hold still for
			a moment...

	She sprays something on his would that clearly brings
	relief...

					BEVERLY
			With your metabolism, it will take
			a couple of days to heal...

					SETAL
			Thank you, Doctor... I am
			fortunate that you know something
			of Romulan medicine.

52:[1,#b],88:[1,#b]
    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    16.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
				(glancing at Worf)
			I've had a chance to gain some
			experience recently.

					SETAL
			Ah yes... the incident at
			Galorndon Core, our two
			officers...

					WORF
				(instantly suspicious)
			You are aware of a great deal for
			a logistics clerk.

					SETAL
			It was common knowledge.
				(weary, to Riker)
			I can show you my rating code.

					WORF
			Forged credentials are a simple
			matter for a spy.

					SETAL
				(eyes never leaving
				 Riker)
			How can you allow Klingon Pahtk
			to walk around in a Starfleet
			uniform?

	Worf steps forward... rising confrontation...

					WORF
			You are lucky this is not a
			Klingon ship. We know how to deal
			with spies...

					SETAL
			Remove this tohzah from my
			sight...

	Riker freezes Worf with a look and then replies to
	Setal calmly.

					RIKER
				(calmly, to Setal)
			Your knowledge of Klingon curses
			is impressive.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT TWO    17.

22   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			But, as the Romulans might say,
			only a Veruul would use such
			language in public.

	Setal is surprised by Riker's use of the Romulan word.
	He gives him a grudging smile of respect. Riker
	doesn't return the smile, but is determined to avoid
	a confrontation, looking at Setal --

					RIKER
			Mister Worf, please see to the
			security arrangements for our
			guest's stay...

	Worf takes a beat, glances at Riker who doesn't look
	back and then EXITS.

	A beat and then Setal erupts in LAUGHTER.

					RIKER
			You find something amusing?

					SETAL
				(nodding)
			Lieutenant Worf, I like him. Or,
			to be more accurate, I understand
			him. He's a warrior. Proud,
			fearless, living only for combat.
				(the smile fading)
			Exactly the type who will get us
			all killed if we're not careful.

	As Riker reacts to this:

23   INT. GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	The doors open and Setal is escorted in by Riker...
	an n.d. security guard remains outside the door. Setal
	looks over his new home, unimpressed by what he sees.
	Riker shows him the food slot.

					RIKER
			This is the food station... you
			can reach me through the
			com panel.
				(at the door)
			Later, there are a few more
			questions we'd like to ask you...

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    18.

23   CONTINUED:

	Setal sighs in frustration. Riker gives him a look and
	EXITS. Setal looks out the window and thinks about
	what he's doing. The look on his face is tortured.

					SETAL
			Computer, water.

					COMPUTER
			Temperature?

					SETAL
			Twelve onkians.

					COMPUTER
			This system is calibrated to the
			Celsius metric system.

	Setal frowns, what the hell is that? Frustrated, he
	can't even order a glass of water in this new
	environment. Finally...

					SETAL
			Any temperature at all. On the
			cold side of your system, whatever
			that is.

	The water MATERIALIZES. He takes it. Drinks. He sits
	down on his bed. He pulls off his boot, removes his
	wristband, flips it open to reveal a...

24   TINY COMPARTMENT

	containing a thin blue chip -- (NOTE: Not obviously
	for ingestion, we shouldn't know what the hell it is...
	something that could destroy the Enterprise? What is
	his plot?)

25   SETAL

	stares at it, then snaps the wristband closed.

26   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON MONITOR

	Graphic. A look at the scanners' interpretation of the
	Neutral Zone...

					DATA (O.C.)
			There is no unusual activity in
			the Nelvana System...

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/19/89 - ACT TWO    19.

26   CONTINUED:

	Pulling back to reveal Picard standing behind Data at
	an aft station...

					PICARD
			Isolate and magnify the Nelvana
			star system.

	Data does so... and we get a computer graphic look
	at the focus of this mystery.

					DATA
			Nothing on the sensors, sir.

					PICARD
			It is hard to believe what we
			cannot see, Data. And yet, with
			their cloaking technology, a fleet
			of Romulan warships could
			conceivably be passing right
			before our eyes.
				(thoughtfully)
			There must be a way we can
			neutralize that advantage...

					COMPUTER
			Captain Picard, priority one
			message from Starfleet coming
			in on secured channel.

	On the move --

					PICARD
			In my Ready Room. Delay time,
			computer... ?

					COMPUTER
			Two hours, twenty-two minute delay
			from time of transmission at
			Starfleet Command on Lya Three.

27   INT. READY ROOM

	He ENTERS. On his viewer, a series of colors...
	virtually a rainbow of lines intersecting like some
	kind of computer art...

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/17/89 - ACT TWO    20.

27   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Computer, key access four-one-two
			mark eight-zero. Picard. Jean-
			Luc. Starfleet priority code
			Gamma. Decode.

	As he sits, the colors zip around and form a Federation
	logo with the text: EYES ONLY - CAPTAIN J.L. PICARD
	emblazoned across it. In the corner of the screen:
	a digital time of transmission as well as the real
	time... is indicated throughout the message...

28   ANGLE - VIEWER

					PICARD
			Begin message.

	The logo fades out to be replaced by ADMIRAL HADEN,
	a stocky command officer. Because of the distance
	between the Enterprise and Starfleet, static both
	visual and auditory interfere with the playback.

					ADMIRAL HADEN
			Captain, we have received an
			official protest from the Romulan
			Empire demanding the return of
			your defector. We are obviously
			refusing to comply. I join in
			your skepticism, but if it is a
			deception, the Romulans are
			certainly going all out to make
			a good show of it. The
			Federation Council has convened
			in emergency session.
				(more personal)
			There's no doubt in my mind this
			will eventually fall on your
			shoulders, Jean-Luc. You've got
			him. You must decide if he's
			telling the truth. For now, I
			suggest you proceed along the
			Neutral Zone border toward a
			Federation position proximate to
			Nelvana Three.

	The admiral's picture disappears, leaving only the
	real time clock running on the blank screen.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/17/89 - ACT TWO    20A.

28A  PICARD

	considers thoughtfully for a long beat. To com panel
	--

					PICARD
			Picard to Lieutenant Worf. Please
			come to my Ready Room.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT TWO    21.

29   INT. DEBRIEFING ROOM

	The debriefing takes place on a raised platform in the
	middle of the room. Setal sits across from Riker and
	Troi. An n.d. security guard (the same one we've seen
	before) stands nearby.

	A flashing light on his chair indicates the
	conversation is being recorded. Riker has a PADD with
	notes that he refers to occasionally.

					RIKER
			You've never actually stepped foot
			on Nelvana Three.

					SETAL
			That's right.

					RIKER
				(referring to PADD)
			You were a logistics officer
			assigned to sector eight-one-five...

					SETAL
				(recognizing ploy)
			Eight-one-four.

					RIKER
			Eight-one-four, yes. So your
			conclusions about the secret base
			are solely based on a few files
			you happened to see in a
			computer.

					SETAL
			Massive files, Commander...
			transport schedules, troop
			movements... construction
			reports...

					RIKER
			And where are they?
				(off his look)
			All these files? Why not bring
			the files to prove what you're
			saying?

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT TWO    22.

29   CONTINUED:

					SETAL
			It was not a simple matter of
			just taking them... Romulan
			security is unmatched...

					RIKER
			Yet you managed to get all the
			way across the Neutral Zone in
			a one man ship... quite an
			achievement...

					SETAL
			I saw an opportunity... I took
			it... by the time they realized
			I had the scout ship... it was
			too late...

					RIKER
			Are all logistics officers taught
			to pilot scout ships?

					SETAL
			I depended a great deal on the
			computer to navigate. I have
			rudimentary knowledge, that's
			all...

					TROI
			Do you expect anything out of this
			for yourself?

					SETAL
				(reacts)
			The idea of a Romulan pursuing a
			noble cause is impossible, I
			suppose.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT TWO    23.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			It was only a question.

					SETAL
				(getting angry)
			Do you realize I have given up
			my life for this? I can never
			go back. Do you think I did this
			for wealth, a new home, what?

					RIKER
			We're trying to get to the truth
			here, Sublieutenant.

					SETAL
			You have the truth before you. You
			are too blind to see it.
				(softly)
			I have seen enough bloodshed for
			one lifetime.

					RIKER
				(still not buying it)
			So have we all.

					SETAL
				(with sudden passion)
			Then do as I ask! I know how
			difficult it is for you to believe
			me. I feel the same suspicions
			toward you. But we must look
			beyond our long-standing animosity
			and work toward the good of both
			our people.

	He reaches out with both hands, palms upward in a
	gesture of supplication.

30   THE ROMULAN WARBIRD CHASING THE SCOUT SHIP
	(OPTICAL)

	With time code.

					GEORDI (V.O.)
			Slow playback... display engine
			logs and power data of both
			vessels...

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/17/89 - ACT TWO    24.

30   CONTINUED:

	The picture slows... the computer adds a graphic
	overlay that identifies the speed and power of both
	Romulan vessels... the camera pulls back to reveal
	it's a monitor at...

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ENGINEERING STATION

	Geordi with Picard, Data and Beverly at a monitor.

					GEORDI
			Now... look what happens at
			zero-nine-five-four-three-three
			on the clock...

32   THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			The scout has sustained engine
			damage... forcing it to drop to
			point-six-one-five impulse
			power... for all intents and
			purposes he's finished, dead...
			the warship should overtake
			him... only it doesn't. Point
			two-six seconds later, the
			warbird slows to precisely
			the same speed...

33   RESUME - ENGINEERING STATION

					GEORDI
			Three times... three speed
			fluctuations... the warship
			always kept its distance... I
			don't think they wanted to catch
			up.

					BEVERLY
			And yet they fired at the scout
			ship... they could have killed
			him...

					DATA
			Not necessarily, Doctor... the
			Romulans have the same capability
			to direct the impact of their
			weapons as we do.

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/17/89 - ACT TWO    25.

33   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Doctor, is there any possibility
			his wound was self-inflicted?

					BEVERLY
			It was a bad burn... I hardly
			think...

					PICARD
			A possibility...

	Beverly sighs, forced to acknowledge the possibility.
	Looking at the monitor again... on Picard, realizing
	the import of this...

34   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

35   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Holding position.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43463.7.
			We are holding a position at the
			Neutral Zone border proximate to
			Nelvana Three.

36   INT. SETAL'S GUEST QUARTERS

	Feeling trapped, Setal paces around the room.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			There are twenty one hours left
			before the Romulan base becomes
			functional, if our guest is
			telling the truth. Counselor
			Troi, however, feels Sublieutenant
			Setal is being deliberately
			deceptive.

37   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard is drinking tea as he plays back another
	communique from Starfleet. (It is likely that Picard
	got little rest the night before and he looks a bit
	tired.)

38   ANGLE THE COMPUTER SCREEN

	A grim-faced Admiral Haden.

					ADMIRAL HADEN
			The Monitor and the Hood are
			headed in your direction though
			they will arrive too late to be
			of assistance. Warnings have gone
			out to all outposts along the
			border... as well as several
			independent vessels in nearby
			sectors.
				(a beat)
			No one here wants a war, Captain.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   26A.

38   CONTINUED:

					ADMIRAL HADEN (Cont'd)
			But we're prepared to take them
			on if that's what they want. All
			Federation starships have been
			placed on Yellow Alert.

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/17/89 - ACT THREE   27.

39   ANGLE PICARD

	HOLD a beat on his reaction, aware the Enterprise has
	moved closer to war. There is a chime.

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door opens and Data ENTERS.

					DATA
			You wanted to see me, Captain?

					PICARD
			Data, prepare a class one probe.
			Set sensors for maximum scan.
			I want every meter of Nelvana
			Three monitored.

					DATA
			I will start my calibrations, sir.

	He turns to leave.

					PICARD
			One moment.

	Data stops, waits patiently to hear what Picard has
	to say. The captain points to a chair.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Sit down.

					DATA
			Do you require something else from
			me, sir?

					PICARD
			Yes. Your clarity of thought,
			your objectivity... as always...
				(a beat)
			We're very possibly about to go
			to war, Data. The repercussions
			of what we do during the next
			twenty-four hours may be felt
			for years to come. I'd like you
			to keep the official record of
			these events, so we may give
			history the benefit of a
			dispassionate view.

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/17/89 - ACT THREE   28.

39   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I will begin immediately, sir.
			Is that all?

	No. Picard looks at him thoughtfully.

					PICARD
			How are the crew's spirits?

					DATA
			They are concerned, Captain, of
			course. But confident. Can you
			not see that yourself?

					PICARD
			Unlike King Henry, it's not so
			easy for me to disguise myself
			and walk among my troops.
				(beat)
			That's all, Data.

	Data EXITS. Picard sits there a beat... to himself --

					PICARD
			"Now if these men do not die well,
			it will be a black matter for the
			King that led them to it."

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   29.

40   INT. DEBRIEFING ROOM

	Setal is tired of answering questions.

					SETAL
			Why must we waste time playing
			this ridiculous game?

					TROI
				(ignoring the insult)
			I sense there is more here you
			wish to tell us, yet you force
			yourself to hold back.

					SETAL
			I've told you all you need to know
			about Nelvana Three.

					TROI
			I am not speaking of the base.

	Setal definitely doesn't like the turn the conversation
	has taken.

					SETAL
			The base is all that matters.

					RIKER
			You're lying, Setal.

					SETAL
			If you'll go to Nelvana Three,
			you will see...

					RIKER
			We're not going anywhere til we
			get to the truth...

	Setal glares at Riker....

					RIKER
			You're a spy, aren't you?

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   30.

40   CONTINUED:

					SETAL
			No.

					RIKER
			Then prove it. You can start by
			telling me something about the
			location and strength of the
			Romulan fleet...

					SETAL
			I don't know it...

	Quick --

					RIKER
				(why not?)
			You're a logistics officer...

					SETAL
			For only one sector...

					RIKER
			Who's your commanding officer?

					SETAL
			Admiral Alidar Jarok.

					RIKER
			The position of Romulan bases
			along the Neutral Zone...

	Setal slams the table with his palm.

					SETAL
			I don't know...

					RIKER
			In your sector then...

	Setal pounds the table again.

					SETAL
			Irrelevant.

					RIKER
			Strength of troops under your
			admiral's command...

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   31.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					SETAL
				(pounding)
			Irrelevant.
				(pounding)
			Irrelevant.

	Riker continues on the attack.

					RIKER
			I agree with you... it's not worth
			playing this game.

	Setal slumps back in his seat. Tired and defeated.

					SETAL
			What a fool I've been. To have
			come looking for courage in a lair
			of cowards.

	On Riker and Troi's reaction.

41   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Which is now at full crew. Picard standing at command,
	Data at Ops, Worf at Tactical and supernumeraries at
	Conn and other stations. The atmosphere is tense.

					COMPUTER
			Captain Picard, priority message
			from security officer, Klingon
			vessel Patakt...

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/17/89 - ACT THREE   32.

41   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf, handle this at
			security station, deck nine...

					WORF
			Aye, sir...

	Picard watches Worf EXIT into turbolift then moves
	closer to ops.

					DATA
			Sensors are configured for
			planetary probe, sir... ready for
			launch.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

42   EXT. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Stock shot of probe being fired off.

43   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The probe moving away on the Main Viewer. Data checks
	panel.

					DATA
			Probe on course. Sensors are
			functioning...

	Picard moves toward his Ready Room...

					PICARD
			Coordinate your analysis with
			Mister La Forge... I want your
			report with dispatch...

	He EXITS.

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   33.

44   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Data and Geordi. Geordi is working at the console
	as if the first readings from the probe are sent back
	and analyzed. We see a computerized rendering of
	Nelvana Three, a grid is placed over it, graphs of raw
	data appear and disappear... as they work...

					GEORDI
			I don't know, Data... my gut tells
			me we oughta believe what this
			guy is trying to tell us...

					DATA
			Your gut?

					GEORDI
			It's just a... a feeling, you
			know? Instinct, emotions...

					DATA
			It seems to me those qualities
			interfere with rational judgment.

					GEORDI
			You're right. They do sometimes.

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   34.

44   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Then why not rely strictly on
			fact?

					GEORDI
			You can't always trust the plain
			and simple facts... they lie
			sometimes...

					DATA
			They can lead to wrong
			conclusions, but they cannot lie.

	Geordi doesn't know exactly how to explain.

					GEORDI
			What do you think? Is he a
			defector or not?

					DATA
			The facts to date would lead to
			an objective conclusion that he
			is not.

					GEORDI
				(shakes his head)
			Somehow I think we're gonna catch
			the Romulans with their pants down
			on Nelvana Three... Just like he
			says.

	Data blinks. Almost impossible to accept this.
	Processing.

					DATA
			"With their pants down." A
			metaphor, catching them in the
			act... because your "gut" tells
			you so...

					GEORDI
			But of course you can't just go
			with your gut either. It's a
			combination, Data... let me put
			it this way... all these feelings
			that get in the way of human
			judgment... that confuse the hell
			out of us... that make us second
			guess ourselves. We need them.
			We need them to help fill in the
			missing pieces... because we
			almost never have all the facts.

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   35.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			So a person fills in missing
			pieces of the puzzle with his own
			personality... resulting in a
			conclusion based as much on
			instinct and emotion as on fact.

					GEORDI
			Now you're getting it.

					DATA
			What does one do if he has no
			instinct and emotion?

	Geordi reacts a beat, then, noticing on his console...

					GEORDI
			Data... look at this... the facts
			just took a left turn...

45   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard, Geordi, Data. They are revealing the
	surprising results of their probe analysis.

					DATA
			As the probe went into orbit
			around Nelvana Three, it began
			to pick up low level subspace
			radio emissions...

					PICARD
			Could they be naturally occuring?

					DATA
			The patterns are clearly
			artificial, Captain...

					GEORDI
			The signal is so faint our ship
			sensors can't read it from this
			distance.

					PICARD
			Can we decode it?

					GEORDI
				(shakes his head)
			We've tried. It's probably
			Romulan... but we can't be sure.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT THREE   36.

45   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Cloaked Romulan ships could
			produce this effect.

					PICARD
			What about the planet surface?

					GEORDI
			Reading nothing but barren rock.
			They might be able to hide a base
			from the probe... its capabilities
			are limited. The only way we'll
			know for sure is if we go and take
			a look for ourselves.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			That will be all, gentlemen.

	Data and Geordi EXIT. Picard weighs his options.

46   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Setal, alone at a table nursing some exotic alien
	concoction and mournfully contemplating the starfield
	out the viewport. The n.d. security guard sits nearby.
	Setal feels himself being stared at. Looks up to find:

47   DATA

	observing him from the next table.

					SETAL
			I take it you've never seen a
			Romulan before.

					DATA
			That would be an incorrect
			assumption.

					SETAL
			Then why do you invade my privacy?

					DATA
			I am attempting to ascertain what
			my guts tell me about you.

					SETAL
				(a beat)
			You're the android.

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - ACT THREE   37.

47   CONTINUED:

					SETAL
				(continuing)
			I know a host of Romulan
			cyberneticists who would love to
			be this close to you.

					DATA
			I do not find the concept
			particularly appealing.

					SETAL
			Nor should you.

	Setal goes back to brooding. Data is determined to
	reach a deeper understanding of this man. He notices
	Setal has gone back to studying the view.

					DATA
			I am told by various crewmembers
			that this viewport is their
			favorite on the ship.

					SETAL
			I thought it would bring me
			comfort. But these are not my
			stars. Even the heavens are
			denied to me here.

	Setal takes a sip of his drink.

					SETAL
				(makes a face)
			Synthetic swill...

	He pushes it away.

					SETAL
				(continuing)
			I don't suppose your food
			terminals are capable of preparing
			a Romulan ale.

					DATA
			I am afraid they would require the
			molecular structure of the beverage
			in question. And, as you are no
			doubt aware, our knowledge of your
			planet is quite limited.

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - ACT THREE   38.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					SETAL
			The loss is yours. For I have
			visited over a hundred different
			worlds and none possessed the
			awesome beauty of Romulus.

					DATA
			Am I correct in assuming you
			regret your decision to come here?

	Setal shakes his head.

					SETAL
			No, what I did had to be done.
				(melancholy)
			But to never again see the
			firefalls of Gath Gal'thong, or
			the spires of my home rising above
			the Apnex Sea. To be exiled from
			your home is a bitter thing.

					DATA
			It does appear unlikely that you
			will ever be allowed to return
			to your world again.

	Data's seeming indifference is a blow to Setal.

					SETAL
			The cold reaction of an android.

					DATA
			But perhaps we can bring Romulus
			to you.

	Off Setal's surprised reaction.

48   INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE HOLODECK

	Data is rapidly keying a program into the Holodeck's
	Com panel. A skeptical Setal watches closely. The
	security guard remains in the b.g. He steps away from
	the com panel.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Program complete.

					DATA
			Run program.

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT THREE   39.

48   CONTINUED:

	The door slides open. Data gestures Setal inside.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			After you.

	Setal hesitates a moment before his curiosity gets the
	better of him. He ENTERS.

49   INT. HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE ON Setal and Data as they stare at the Holodeck's
	recreation of Romulus. (An exotic vision to be
	determined later.) Setal reacts, pleased with what he
	sees.

					SETAL
			The valley of Chula. I know it
			well.

	For a moment, Setal is almost convinced he's back on
	Romulus. Then slowly the smile fades from his face as
	a grim realization takes hold.

					DATA
			You are free to stay here as long
			as you wish.

					SETAL
			Turn it off. I no longer live
			here.

	Data realizes Setal is in no mood to be contradicted.

					DATA
			Cancel program.

	The landscape disappears. We are now inside the bare
	set of the Holodeck. A huge empty place.

					SETAL
				(looking around)
			This is my home now. My future.

	Setal comes to a decision.

      STAR TREK: "The Defector" - 10/16/89 - ACT THREE      40.

49   CONTINUED:

					SETAL
				(continuing)
			I've sacrificed everything. It
			must not be in vain.

	He appears to stand a little taller as he turns to
	Data.

					SETAL
				(continuing; an order)
			Arrange a meeting between myself
			and Captain Picard.
				(a beat)
			Tell him Admiral Jarok wants to
			see him.

	And as Jarok (Setal) stares defiantly at Data, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FOUR    41.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

50   INT. CAPT. READY ROOM - CLOSEUP - COMPUTER SCREEN

	Federation logo. "EYES ONLY, CAPTAIN J.L. PICARD."
	The clock ticking in digital display. The image of
	Admiral Haden appears...

					ADMIRAL HADEN
			Captain, we have confirmed that
			you are holding Admiral Alidar
			Jarok...

									INTERCUTTING:

51   CLOSEUPS OF PICARD WATCHING

					ADMIRAL HADEN
			He's been identified as the
			commander at the massacre of the
			Norkan outposts. The council
			strongly advises you to consider
			Jarok an unreliable source of
			information.

	His picture fades away... the clock continues.

52   WIDE

	Keying his insignia --

					PICARD
			Show him in.

	Picard deliberately makes himself busy, does not look
	up when a security ensign escorts Jarok (Setal) in.

					PICARD
			Wait outside, Ensign. Have a
			seat... Admiral Jarok.

	The guard EXITS. Jarok doesn't sit, waits impatiently
	for the captain to finish what he's doing.

					JAROK
			Captain... there is no more
			time...

    STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FOUR    42.

52   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(casual, you do not give
				 orders here)
			Have a seat, Admiral.

	Jarok sits, frustrated. Picard finally looks up.

					PICARD
			I am not convinced you are
			telling the truth.

					JAROK
				(extreme frustration)
			What must I do...

					PICARD
				(shrugs)
			You must convince me.

	Picard stands... moves around the room...

					PICARD
			If I had irrefutable evidence...
				(beat)
			... but you did not bring
			irrefutable evidence. You brought
			no evidence at all. In fact, this
			entire escape stretched your
			credibility beyond belief. Now
			we hear that you are not even who
			you claimed to be.
				(beat)
			A Romulan defector is virtually
			a contradiction in terms. But
			Admiral Jarok crossing the
			lines...

					JAROK
			I have explained my motives to
			your interrogators...

					PICARD
			Yes, peace in our galaxy.
				(beat)
			Except you are not a man of peace,
			Admiral. Your military record,
			what we know of it, is clear...

					JAROK
				(overlapping)
			... which is precisely why I chose
			an alternate identity here...

   STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FOUR   42A.

52   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(overlapping)
			... the massacre at the Norkan
			Outposts, for example...

					JAROK
				(beat, quietly)
			Your "massacre" was called the
			Norkan Campaign on my world,
			Captain. One world's hero is
			another world's madman. Perhaps
			I am neither one.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FOUR        43.

52   CONTINUED: (3)

	Picard is willing to acknowledge that.

					PICARD
			On what basis shall I decide,
			Admiral? Your good word? Are
			you willing to reveal ways to
			overpower the Romulan B-type
			warbirds we may encounter? Are
			you prepared to help us detect
			them through their cloaking
			shields?

	A long beat. Jarok does not want to answer. Picard
	uses it...

					PICARD
			You see my problem, Admiral. You
			ask us for faith in circumstances
			not only difficult to believe but
			compounded by your own lies, and
			your own reluctance to tell us
			all you know...

					JAROK
			I cannot betray my people...

					PICARD
			You have already betrayed your
			people. You have made your
			choices. You are a traitor, sir.
			If the bitter taste of it
			disagrees with you, I am truly
			sorry. But I will not risk the
			lives of my crew because you think
			you can dance on the edge of the
			Neutral Zone. You have crossed
			over, Admiral. I suggest you make
			yourself comfortable.

	Jarok swallows hard, he knows he cannot ride the fence
	much longer. He jumps off it in an odd direction...

					JAROK
			Do you have children, Captain
			Picard? A family?

					PICARD
			No.

					JAROK
			Then you have sacrificed too much
			for your career.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FOUR       43A.

52   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
				(no interest in this)
			Yes, this is all very interesting,
			but...

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FOUR        44.

52   CONTINUED: (5)

	But Jarok continues...

					JAROK
			There's a moment in a man's life,
			Captain, that you cannot know...
			when he looks down at the first
			smile of his baby girl and he
			knows that he must change the
			world for her... for all children.
			It is for her that I am here.
			Not to betray the Romulan Empire,
			but to save it.

	He grows silent, downcast, shakes his head.

					JAROK
			For months, I tried to persuade
			the high command that another war
			would destroy the empire. They
			grew tired of my arguments, and
			finally censored me, sent me off
			to command a distant sector. This
			was my only recourse. I will
			never see my child smile again,
			Captain. She will grow up
			believing her father was a
			traitor. But she will grow up.
				(beat)
			If you act, Picard. If we stop
			the war before it begins...

	Picard studies him a beat, unmoved...

					PICARD
				(softly, the obvious)
			I cannot. And will not. Unless
			I have your unequivocal
			assistance.

	Off Jarok's look...

53   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	All principals except Wesley and Picard. Picard
	ENTERS.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT FOUR       44A.

53   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Admiral Jarok has provided me with
			the strength, location and
			tactical plans for the Romulan
			fleet.
				(reactions)
			Mister La Forge, he is prepared
			to give you data regarding
			engines, weapons and cloaking
			systems on the warbird class
			starship. But I believe we'll
			find his experience as a field
			commander more valuable in a
			strategic sense than in the
			technical areas.

					GEORDI
				(blown away)
			Any edge'll help, Captain.

					PICARD
			Don't depend on it. For all we
			know, he may still be lying.
				(beat)
			We'll find out soon enough.
			Number One, set a course for
			Nelvana Three.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT FOUR        45.

54
thru	OMITTED
56

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Holding at the Neutral Zone border.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Second officer's log,
			supplemental. We are prepared
			to enter the Neutral Zone in
			direct violation of the Treaty
			of Algeron.

58   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard in command... Data at Ops... Worf at Tactical...
	Riker is conferring with supernumerary at Conn...

					DATA (V.O.)
			We must presume Romulan warships
			are cloaked and monitoring us.
			We expect swift and heavy
			resistance as we approach Nelvana
			Three.

59   RIKER - ECU

					RIKER
			Course plotted and laid in.

60   DATA - ECU

					DATA
			All decks showing condition red.

61   INT. ENGINEERING - GEORDI ECU

					GEORDI
			Engineering ready, sir.

62   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WORF ECU

					WORF
			Defensive systems standing by.

     STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT FOUR 46-49.       

63   PICARD - ECU

	A beat.

					PICARD
			Engage.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT FIVE        50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

64   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship at warp speed.

65   INT. GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Jarok, sitting on his bed, lost in his personal
	agony... glances out his window...

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Tactical?

					WORF
			Nothing on sensors.

	Riker reacts surprised, concerned... moves to Picard...

					RIKER
			I don't like it... I would have
			expected a greeting party...

					PICARD
			Number One, you echo another
			noteworthy commander in a similar
			circumstance. One of your
			countrymen...
				(off his look)
			George Armstrong Custer when his
			Seventh Cavalry arrived at the
			Little Big Horn.

					RIKER
			May we have better luck.

					DATA
			Approaching Nelvana system.

					RIKER
			Engage impulse engines.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/16/89 - ACT FIVE        51.

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Entering the Nelvana system, the ship drops out of
	warp... a stellar light revealed from a planet
	crossing in front of the star suggests a dawning to
	this day of battle... and the thoughtful viewer may
	remember Shakespeare's words from the teaser.

68   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	Jarok waits and wonders.

69   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker moves to look over Worf's shoulder as he
	continues to monitor the tactical sensors.

					RIKER
			Nelvana Three on screen.

70   ANGLE - MAIN VIEW SCREEN - NELVANA THREE

	a dull, uninteresting rock... slowly approaches. Riker
	moves back to Picard...

					RIKER
			Still no sign of them on
			sensors...
				(beat, trace of
				 discomfort)
			In a way, I'd rather be fighting
			my way there... it's too damned
			easy.

					PICARD
			Prepare to enter standard orbit.

71   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship moves into orbit Nelvana Three.

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker on their feet now, standing between
	conn and ops studying Nelvana III.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE        52.

72   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Data?

					DATA
			Scanning the planet. No life
			forms. No power sources. No
			weapons systems.

					RIKER
			No indication of a base at all?

					DATA
			No sir.

					PICARD
			The subspace signal the probe
			detected? The ionization
			disturbances?

					DATA
			I am picking them up, sir... but I
			cannot identify the source...
			They... seem to be moving in an
			orbital path with an eight hundred
			kilometer apogee.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Have Jarok brought to the bridge.

					RIKER
			It's possible they abandoned the
			base after he defected.

					DATA
			There is no scarring on the
			planet surface that would denote
			heavy construction of any kind.

					RIKER
			A cloaking device, perhaps...
			something to hide the whole
			base...

					DATA
			A cloaking device operating on
			the surface would be given away
			by visible distortion effects.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE       52A.

72   CONTINUED: (2)

	A security guard arrives with Jarok. They look at him
	a beat as he ENTERS... as though he will now reveal
	the truth. He doesn't.

					PICARD
			Perhaps you'd like to tell us why
			we're here, Admiral.

	Off his reaction...

					RIKER
			There doesn't seem to be a base.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE        53.

72   CONTINUED: (3)

					JAROK
				(honestly confused)
			I don't understand...

	Motioning to the viewscreen --

					PICARD
			Nelvana Three, Admiral... no base,
			no weapons, no sign of life at
			all.

	Stunned, moving toward the screen...

					JAROK
			But I saw the tactical
			communiques... records...
			timetables for completion... an
			entire legion was assigned to the
			mission...

	Picard studies the face of the Romulan.

					PICARD
			Could they have been feeding you
			disinformation?

	Slow push to Jarok.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You said you had been censored.
			Reassigned four months ago. They
			knew of your dissatisfaction...
			could this have been a test of
			your loyalty?

					JAROK
				(uncertain)
			No... no, that's impossible...

					PICARD
			They let you escape with an
			arsenal of worthless secrets...
			what other explanation is there?

					RIKER
			Captain, permission to withdraw
			from the Neutral Zone.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE        54.

72   CONTINUED: (4)

					RIKER
			Helm a hundred eighty degrees about. 
			Get us out of here, Geordi...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			I hear you, Commander...

	As Jarok continues to stare at the planet with his
	mouth open in confusion...

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Turning course... but as it turns suddenly three
	Romulan warbirds UNCLOAK...

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Three Romulan warships
			uncloaking... coordinates...
				(no time for that)
			They're firing photon torpedoes...

75   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is struck by the torpedoes from all
	three ships....

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Shaking from the impact...

					WORF
			Shields holding...

					RIKER
			Damage...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Minor damage in the secondary
			hull... power transfer fields may
			be pinched off... working on it...

	More hits rock them...

					WORF
			Captain... ?

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE        55.

76   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Not yet, Mister Worf.
				(beat)
			This is just a tap on the
			shoulder. Or we wouldn't be here
			talking about it.

	And we may wonder for the moment what that is about...
	then the assault ends and...

					WORF
			They're hailing us, Captain...

					PICARD
			On screen...

77   ANGLE - THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Reveals the same Romulan commander (TOMALAK), the smug
	bastard who confronted Picard at Galorndon Core.

					TOMALAK
			Captain Picard, I hardly expected
			to see you again so soon. It
			seems this time you are the one
			who has made an aggressive move
			across the Neutral Zone...

					PICARD
			Commander Tomalak, as I suspect
			you already know, we have
			responded to a warning of a
			Romulan incursion on Nelvana
			Three...

					TOMALAK
			But, Captain, as you can see,
			there is no incursion...

					PICARD
			There is the matter of an
			unidentified subspace radio
			emission... and ionization
			distubrances...

					TOMALAK
			Ah, you must mean our orbiting
			probe... we are studying Nelvana
			Three for...
				(lying)
			archaeological research...

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE       55A.

77   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			With a cloaked satellite...

					TOMALAK
			Really, Captain, would you have
			us believe this satellite is an
			excuse for your aggressive charge
			across the Neutral Zone?

					PICARD
			Believe whatever you wish,
			Tomalak. We will be on our way.

					TOMALAK
			Without even an apology, Captain?

	Picard is furious.

					PICARD
			If an apology will do, I will
			offer it.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/20/89 - ACT FIVE        56.

77   CONTINUED: (2)

					TOMALAK
			I'm afraid it won't. So I will
			save you the humiliation.

					PICARD
			Get to it, Tomalak.

					TOMALAK
			You see, Picard, after we dissect
			your Enterprise for every precious
			bit of information, I plan to
			display its broken hull in the
			center of the Romulan capitol as
			a symbol of our victory. It will
			inspire our armies for generations
			to come and serve as a warning to
			any other traitor who would create
			ripples of disloyalty.

	Jarok now understands what has happened... cannot hold
	it in any longer... moving forward to confront
	Tomalak...

					JAROK
			All the communiques, the records,
			the timetables... they were
			fiction, written for my benefit...
			it was all a... a test... a test
			of my loyalty... and you used me
			to lure the Enterprise into the
			Neutral Zone.

					TOMALAK
				(bored, interrupting)
			First, Captain, you will return
			the traitor, Jarok... then you
			will surrender as prisoners of
			war...

					PICARD
			Do you seriously expect me to
			agree to those terms?

					TOMALAK
			No, Captain Picard, I expect you
			won't.
				(beat)
			You have thirty seconds to decide.

					PICARD
			I do not require one second.

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE        57.

77   CONTINUED: (3)

					TOMALAK
			Captain Picard, I urge you.
			Surrender. Consider the men and
			women you would lead into a lost
			cause.

					PICARD
			If the cause is just and
			honorable, they are prepared to
			give their lives. Are you
			prepared to die today, Tomalak?

					TOMALAK
			I expected more from you than an
			idle threat, Picard.

					PICARD
			And so you shall have it. Now,
			Mister Worf.

	Prearranged signal --

					WORF
			Aye, Captain...

	Worf presses a panel on the tactical command sending
	a signal that results in --

78   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Surrounded by the three Romulan ships... and suddenly
	the Romulan ships are surrounded as three Klingon Birds
	of Prey MATERIALIZE.

79   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					WORF
			Klingon vessels are armed and
			ready, Captain.

	Tomalak blinks.

					PICARD
			What shall it be, Tomalak?

	Tomalak looks long and hard at Picard...

					TOMALAK
			You will still not survive our
			assault...

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE        58.

79   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Nor will you survive ours,
			Commander. Shall we die
			together... ?

	A long look at Picard and then Tomalak slowly grins.

					TOMALAK
			I look forward to our next
			meeting, Captain.

	He nods a nod of respect a la the Red Baron... and the
	transmission disappears, returns to starfield, showing
	the six ships.

					WORF
			Romulan disruptors powering down,
			Captain.

80   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Romulan warships DISAPPEAR. Klingon ships
	remain.

81   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, extend the
			appreciation of the Federation...
			and my personal gratitude... to
			the Klingons.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Take us home, Number One.

	Riker acknowledges, pausing to note Jarok, the man who
	cannot go home again. Slow push to him...

					JAROK
			I did it... for nothing. My home,
			my family. For nothing.

									HARD CUT TO:

        STAR TREK: "The Defector" - REV. 10/18/89 - ACT FIVE        59.

82   INT. CORRIDOR

	Data and Picard urgently on the move... reaching an
	doorway where a guard stands... several medical
	technicians, Beverly and Riker are already inside....

83   INT. GUEST QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

	Jarok is on the bed, dead, lying face up, eyes closed
	at peace. To Picard as he ENTERS --

					BEVERLY
			He ingested a Felodesine chip.
			He must have brought it with him.
			I'm sorry, Captain... there was
			no antidote.

	Riker hands him a letter on a PADD.

					RIKER
			A letter to his wife and
			daughter.

					DATA
			Sir, he must have known it would
			be impossible for us to deliver
			this.

	Picard gives it to him, nods. A last look as they take
	him away.

					PICARD
			Today, perhaps... but if there
			are others as courageous as
			Admiral Jarok... there is hope
			for a day of peace when we can
			take his letter home.

	As they EXIT...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "The Hunted" 
                          #40273-159 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Robin Bernheim 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                       OCTOBER 25, 1989
 

           STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Hunted" 

                             CAST                               
                                
                PICARD             Angosians
                RIKER              PRIME MINISTER NAYROK
                DATA               ZAYNAR
                BEVERLY            ROGA DANAR
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             Non-Speaking
                                     SEVERAL ATTRACTIVE WOMEN
                O'BRIEN              12 PRISONERS/VETERANS
                                     10 GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

                Non-Speaking       
                  SEVERAL SECURITY GUARDS
                  TRANSPORTER ENGINEER
                  OTHER ENGINEERING PERSONNEL

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Hunted" 
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE              SHUTTLECRAFT
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE       ANGOSIA
              SICKBAY
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR                 ANGOSIAN TRANSPORT
              TURBOLIFT                 SHIP
              ENGINEERING
              JEFFERIES TUBE
              CARGO BAY
              SHUTTLE BAY
              DETENTION CELL
          
            ANGOSIAN SENATE
          
            ANGOSIAN TRANSPORT SHIP

      STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Hunted" 
                    
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                  ANGOSIA        ang-GO-sha
                  ROGA           ROE-gah
                  DANAR          DAY-nar

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Hunted"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. ANGOSIAN CAPITOL - ESTABLISHING (MATTE)

	A cluster of low buildings, a bud of civilization whose
	outlying roadways vein a vast plain.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43489.2.
			We have arrived at Angosia, a
			planet that is eager for
			membership in the Federation.

2    EXT. ANGOSIAN SENATE

	PICARD and RIKER are with NAYROK, the Angosian leader,
	in the rotunda of the senate building. The Angosians
	take their civic duty very seriously and the senate is
	considered a repository of wisdom and law. Various
	government officials and petitioners pass by, either
	in deep discussion or thoughtful meditation.

					PICARD
			I'm greatly impressed with what
			I've seen so far, Prime Minister.

					NAYROK
			Then I hope it will reflect
			favorably in your report, Captain.

					RIKER
			It's a tribute to your people to
			have recovered so rapidly from
			the Tarsian War.

					NAYROK
			It is indeed.
				(sadly)
			We are not warriors. We believe
			reason can settle disputes. But
			not every culture agrees with our
			position.

					PICARD
			An unfortunate reality.

      STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - TEASER      2.

2    CONTINUED:

					NAYROK
			The development of the mind, the
			cultivation of the intellect --
			these are the pursuits to which
			the Angosians have dedicated
			themselves for centuries.

	Nayrok nods and is about to respond... but is
	interrupted by ZAYNAR, an aide who casually interrupts.

					ZAYNAR
			I'm sorry to interrupt, Prime
			Minister. There's a problem.
			May I see you a moment?

					NAYROK
			Excuse me, gentlemen.

3    ANGLE --

	on Picard and Riker.

					PICARD
			I think they'll make a fine
			addition to the Federation, Number
			One...

	Riker acknowledges, but without enthusiasm. Off
	Picard's look...

					RIKER
			I'm not sure I'd want to live
			here. A little stuffy for my
			taste.

	Picard thinks it over, nods slightly. It's a little
	dry for his taste, too.

4    ANOTHER ANGLE --

	Nayrok returns, his face has a look of concern...

					NAYROK
			A prisoner has escaped from the
			penal colony on Lunar Five.
				(shaking his head)
			Two guards are dead. The prisoner
			has taken a transport vessel.

      STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - TEASER      2A.

4    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Do you have means of pursuit?

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - TEASER         3.

4    CONTINUED:

					NAYROK
			The tracking station was
			sabotaged. The entire base is
			in chaos. We have ordered ships
			from the surface to follow him,
			but to be honest, our civilian
			pilots are not trained to handle
			this...

					RIKER
			With your permission, sir... ?

	Picard acknowledges.

					RIKER
				(keying his insignia)
			Mister Data, a stolen transport
			vessel has departed from Lunar
			Five. Have you picked it up on
			sensors?

									INTERCUT:

5    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	DATA is in command. GEORDI, WORF, and WESLEY are on
	the bridge. Supernumeraries.

					DATA
				(checking sensors)
			Yes, Commander.

					RIKER
			Good. Detain the vessel and
			quarantine the pilot.
				(to Nayrok)
			Is he armed?

					NAYROK
			Yes. And he's very dangerous,
			Captain. Lunar Five is our
			maximum security facility.

					RIKER
			Did you hear that, Data?

					DATA
			Yes, Commander, we will use
			extreme caution.

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - TEASER         4.

5    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Keep us informed. Riker out.

					WORF
			On screen, sir...

									END INTERCUT:

6    ANGLE ON THE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	A small ship, as well as an asteroid, are visible in
	front of the planet.

					DATA
			Specifications on the vessel,
			Mister Worf.

					WORF
			No warp drive. Minimal weaponry.

					DATA
			Heading, Ensign Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Three-one-nine mark
			two-five-zero.

					GEORDI
			Vessel's speed increasing to
			point-two impulse. He's seen us,
			Data.

7    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving toward the transport vessel... which disappears
	behind the asteroid.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	On the main viewscreen, we see that only a small piece
	of the ship appears on the other side of the asteroid.

					GEORDI
				(reacts)
			The ship's drive section...

					WESLEY
			What happened to the rest of his
			ship?

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - TEASER         5.

8    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Scan the drive section for life
			form readings.

					WORF
			None.

					DATA
			Mister Crusher, bring us around
			to the back side of the asteroid.

	A beat.

					GEORDI
			Sensors indicate wreckage on the
			asteroid's surface.

					WORF
			No life signs.

					DATA
			Apparently, he did not survive.

	Wesley, puzzled, is checking his console... and he
	looks surprised.

					WESLEY
			Data, the drive section...
			where'd it go?

8A   ANGLE - MAIN VIEW SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Only the asteroid remains on screen. The ship is
	gone. Data reacts... looks at his sensors... looks at
	the screen.

					WESLEY
			There's no sign of it on its
			previous heading. Someone must
			be at the helm.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Status report, Mister Data?

	There's no beating around this bush.

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - TEASER         6.

8A   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(simply)
			I am afraid the prisoner has eluded
			us, sir.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT ONE        7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker have returned, are listening to Data's
	explanation. Other personnel are there as before.

					DATA
			We followed procedures precisely.
			Scanners indicated no life forms
			present in the drive section.
			I cannot explain how he escaped.

					WORF
			Incoming message from the Angosian
			prime minister.

					PICARD
				(settling into the
				 Command Chair)
			On screen.

10   ANGLE ON THE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The planet's surface is replaced by an image of
	Nayrok, seated in his office.

					NAYROK
			We've identified the prisoner,
			Captain. His name is Roga Danar.
			His criminal record is too long
			to go into. But you must be aware
			that he is given to bouts of
			uncontrollable violence.

					PICARD
			We appreciate the warning, Prime
			Minister. We will keep you posted
			on our progress.

	The image on the viewscreen returns to planet.

					RIKER
			Mister La Forge, how far and how
			fast can that transport ship
			travel?

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT ONE        8.

10   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Without warp drive, there's no
			way it could be outside our range
			by now.

					WESLEY
			We've been sweeping the area
			constantly, Commander. There's
			nothing within sensor range.

	Picard frowns, frustrated. This annoying little space
	gnat is turning out to be more than they bargained for.

					PICARD
			A cloaking device?

					WORF
			The Angosians have no cloaking
			technology...

					RIKER
				(it dawns on him)
			Unless he's borrowing one...
				(off Picard's look)
			If he's hanging over the planet's
			pole, its magnetic field could
			confuse the sensors.

					DATA
			I believe I can recalibrate our
			sensors to read through the
			electromagnetic interference over
			the poles, Commander.

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			Realign for polar orbit.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	Data sits, his fingers dance over the keys on the
	console. He looks at

11   HIS MONITOR - COMPUTER GRAPHIC

	of the planet, over the north pole, we can see magnetic
	interference which Data tunes out, revealing an image
	of a craft hovering there, hiding...

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT ONE        9.

12   ANGLE

					DATA
			There he is, Commander. You were
			correct.

					RIKER
			The fellow knows all the tricks,
			doesn't he...

	Data studies his console, confused.

					DATA
			There are still no life form
			readings coming from the vessel.

					GEORDI
			It could be the magnetic
			interference, Data.

					DATA
			I have compensated. There are no
			readings.

					PICARD
			We'll have our answer shortly.
			Lock on tractor beam, Mister La
			Forge.

					GEORDI
			Tractor beam locking on.

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The tractor beam shoots out from the Enterprise towards
	the tiny half-ship, which begins to turn to face the
	Enterprise.

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data checks his instruments.

					DATA
			Sir, the vessel is coming about.

					RIKER
				(looking over his
				 shoulder)
			Is he out of his mind?

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT ONE        10.

14   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sensors detect a massive power
			build up in his aft thrusters.

					PICARD
			On Main Viewer, Mister Worf.

15   ANGLE - VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The tiny ship is now facing the Enteprise. It is
	slowly approaching within the tractor beam.

					GEORDI
			He's making a suicide run.

					DATA
			Shields have been automatically
			activated. Tractor beam
			disengaged.

16   EXT. SPACE - THE TRANSPORT VESSEL (OPTICAL)

	No longer enveloped in the tractor beam, the transport
	vessel hurtles head on towards the Enterprise, then
	skids off the invisible shield, away from the ship.

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WESLEY
				(reacts)
			He's bounced off our shields.

					RIKER
			That's one trick I didn't even
			know about...

					PICARD
			Ensign Crusher, fix coordinates
			of that vessel. We'll transport
			the whole thing to a shuttlebay
			if we have to.

	Data has been working hard the whole time.

					DATA
			I do not think that will be
			necessary, Captain. He is no
			longer in the drive section.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT ONE        11.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
				(reactions)
			I anticipated this diversionary
			tactic based on his pattern to
			date. We are picking up a
			cylindrical object approximately
			seven meters in length and three
			meters in diameter.

					WORF
			On screen, Captain.

18   ANGLE ON THE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	A tiny, cylindrical object is just visible.

					WESLEY
			An escape pod.

					GEORDI
			This guy is incredible.

19   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			Yet there are still no life form
			readings.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room Four, prepare
			to beam aboard anything that's
			large enough to be a humanoid
			adult from inside that pod.

					WORF
			Security to Transporter Room Four.

					O'BRIEN'S VOICE
			We are holding the contents in
			stasis pending arrival of
			security. An illicit weapon has
			been detected in the transport
			beam, sir. It's been rendered
			inoperable.

					RIKER
				(to Worf)
			Let's greet our guest.

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT ONE     12.

19   CONTINUED:

	Riker and Worf disappear into the turbolift.

20   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	TWO ARMED SECURITY OFFICERS wait with the transporter
	engineer. All eyes and weapons are trained on

21   THE TRANSPORTER PAD (OPTICAL)

	It glitters to life. An image begins to materialize.
	ROGA DANAR stands before them. Haggard. On the edge.
	A dangerous gleam to his eye, like a frightened,
	trapped animal. Without wasting a second, Roga aims
	his rifle and pulls the trigger. Nothing happens.

					SECURITY MAN
			Just stay where you are.

	Roga barely reacts... with the quickness of a snake
	striking, he lunges off the transporter pad...

22   WIDE - THE SECURITY MEN (OPTICAL)

	fire their phasers... he's so quick, one shot misses
	him... the other connects with him in mid-air but he
	still lands on the security guard, takes him out,
	rolling off him, hit by another phaser shot, growls
	with pain, sags, then pulls himself back up and leaps
	at the second guard...

23   INT. TRANSPORTER CORRIDOR

	They come crashing through from the Transporter Room...
	Roga and the guard wrapped up together, fighting for
	control of the guard's phaser... the transporter
	engineer comes from behind, grabs Roga... who throws
	him backwards hard against the wall...

24   WORF AND RIKER

	arrive...

					RIKER
			What the hell...

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT ONE     13.

24   CONTINUED:

	Riker and Worf charge Roga... it's like two
	linebackers trying to bring down a powerful running
	back... and then the other two guards are on him too
	and O'Brien... and it's a gang tackle... and finally
	with all of their force, Roga goes down... pinned to
	the floor.

25   ANGLE - RIKER

	He looks down at the enraged face of Roga still
	struggling, helpless now.

					RIKER
			Take him to the detention cell.
			Set phasers on kill.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        14.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

26   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	continuing to orbit the planet.

26A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard at command, Worf at Tactical, Data at Ops,
	Supernumerary at Conn. The prime minister on the main
	viewscreen... Riker ENTERS during the conversation...
	his arm repaired.

					NAYROK
			We need a few hours to get the
			containment field on Lunar Five
			operational before we pick him
			up. The damage he caused during
			his escape was considerable.

					PICARD
			We will await your signal.

					NAYROK
			I appreciate your patience. Our
			prison psychologist has
			recommended you keep Danar fully
			sedated until he's ready for
			transport.

					PICARD
			He's in our highest security
			detention area... there shouldn't
			be any more problems...

					NAYROK
			Do not relax your security for
			one moment, Captain. He is
			extremely violent and cunning,
			as you already know, Commander
			Riker. I'm so pleased to learn
			your injuries are not serious.
			My most sincere apologies...

					RIKER
			None required, Prime Minister.

	Nayrok acknowledges.

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        15.

26A  CONTINUED:

					NAYROK
			I will send a transport vessel
			to retrieve him as soon as
			possible. Nayrok out.

	The screen returns to a view of the planet.

26B  ANGLE

	Riker moves to Data...

					RIKER
			Have you run a diagnostic on the
			sensors, Data?

					DATA
			Yes, Commander. There is nothing
			wrong with the ship's sensors.
			The reason that we did not sense
			any life signs aboard the escape
			vessel is because the prisoner
			has no life signs.

	Picard and Riker exchange a glance.

					RIKER
			Computer, identify the occupant
			in the detention cell.

					COMPUTER
			The detention cell is vacant at
			this time.

					PICARD
			Can he be some sort of android?

					DATA
			Our sensors can identify
			artificial lifeforms, Captain.
			Apparently, he is capable of
			deceiving the sensors.

27   OMITTED

28   INT. DETENTION CELL

	High security is evident. A guard is stationed outside
	the cell. The room is divided by a glowing rim,
	indicating an activated invisible forcefield.

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        16.

28A  CLOSE ON ROGA

	Lying on a bed, Roga borders between consciousness and
	unconsciousness. He tosses from side to side, tortured
	by a nightmare.

28B  INT. CORRIDOR (FORMERLY SCENE 27)

	Troi walks down the corridor towards her quarters,
	slows as she senses something.

29   INT. DETENTION CELL

	Roga's mental pain has intensified. His face is beaded
	with sweat. He moans in anguish.

30   INT. CORRIDOR - TROI

	reacts, turns around and heads back in the direction
	from which she came.

31   INT. DETENTION CELL

	Roga's eyes open, he sits up abruptly on the edge of
	his bed, recuperating from the demons of his
	subconscious, turns to see Troi standing there outside
	the divider. For a beat, he has to shake himself back
	to reality... their eyes meet.

					TROI
			Are you all right?

	He stares at her, considers the question... and may
	not be entirely sure of the answer. Surprisingly,
	Roga's manner is calm and circumspect, the antithesis
	of the labels he has been given. There is no sign of
	the violent nature he displayed in the Transporter
	Room. If anything, he is detatched and cerebral.

	He stands, looks around, disoriented.

					ROGA
			What is this ship?

					TROI
			You are on board the USS
			Enterprise.

					ROGA
			A war vessel?

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        17.

31   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			A Federation starship.

					ROGA
				(reacts)
			Federation...

					TROI
			We were orbiting Angosia when you
			escaped from Lunar Five.

	He examines the force field around him, sticks his hand
	out... the force field reacts.

					ROGA
			It seems I am a victim of my own
			bad timing.
				(examines her)
			And you are the keeper of this
			jail?

					TROI
			I am Deanna Troi. Ship's
			counselor.

	He reacts negatively to her profession.

					ROGA
			"Counselor". Too bad. I'd rather
			you were a jailer to keep me
			company during my return trip.

	He moves to a sink and washes his face.

					ROGA
				(casually probing)
			I assume that we are returning
			to Lunar Five...

					TROI
			That terrifies you, doesn't it?

					ROGA
			I have just killed two men to get
			out of there, Counselor.
				(sad, almost apologetic)
			I am fully capable of killing you
			too. A terrifying thought, isn't
			it? Even to me.

	A line which says a lot about his inner turmoil. She
	is sensing extraordinary things from this man.

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        18.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Do they mistreat you there?

					ROGA
			Not at all. I am comfortable,
			well fed and housed.
				(bitter)
			The Angosians take good care of
			their... prisoners. I am simply
			not allowed to ever leave.

	Beat. He moves toward her...

					ROGA
				(continuing)
			Do you visit all the prisoners,
			Counselor? Are you a specialist
			in criminal behavior? Or am I
			just an interesting specimen that
			landed on your ship like an insect
			to be studied under your
			microscope...

					TROI
			Why do you have such anger toward
			me?

					ROGA
				(seriously)
			A girl with long dark hair broke
			my heart long ago... out of
			bitterness and rejection, I
			turned to crime...

	She looks at him until he breaks into a grin...

					ROGA
			How about this one -- my mother
			abandoned me when I was born and
			I never had the guidance a wild
			young man needs...

					TROI
			Why are you doing this?

					ROGA
			Playing games? Isn't that what
			you do, Counselor? Isn't that
			what all of you mind control
			experts do?

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT TWO     19.

31   CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
			I am not a mind control expert.
			I came because I sensed you were
			in pain.

					ROGA
			And now, what do you sense?

					TROI
				(beat, reacts)
			The pain is gone.

					ROGA
			Interesting, isn't it?

	Off her reaction...

31A  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Troi and Picard.

					TROI
			There is a duality in the man...
			hard to describe... he is aware
			of his crimes... in fact, they
			deeply trouble him...

					PICARD
				(sensing a problem)
			Counselor...

					TROI
			He is intelligent... a thoughtful
			man. Typically Angosian. I know
			what he's done, but when I am
			with him, I cannot believe he is
			randomly and deliberately
			violent... in fact, inherantly,
			he has a non-violent
			personality...

					PICARD
			Counselor, it took five men to
			restrain him... and he took apart
			half of the Transporter Room in
			the process.

					TROI
			I am not opening the door for him,
			Captain.

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        20.

31A  CONTINUED:

	A beat as they look at each other and pull away from
	the moment's conflict.

					TROI
			I can only tell you I sense
			something very unusual about this
			man. Something that is not
			inherent to a criminal
			personality...

					PICARD
			Your dedication to helping others
			in pain is admirable, Counselor.
			But in a few hours, I will turn
			him over to the Angosians... and
			be glad to do so.

					TROI
			I understand.

	She exits. Stay a beat on Picard.

31B  OMITTED

32   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Troi ENTERS, goes to Data who is working at an Aft
	Station. Worf is at his station. Otherwise
	supernumeraries fill the posts.

					TROI
			Data, do we have a link up to the
			Angosian central computer?

					DATA
			Yes, Counselor... we are copying
			records for Federation inspection
			pursuant to their application for
			admittance.

					TROI
			Can I see a police record on Roga
			Danar?

	Data presses the keys on the console. The screen
	flashes information, which Data quickly scans.

					DATA
			There is no police record,
			Counselor.

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        21.

32   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			But that's impossible. He's been
			in prison.

	Data makes a few other entries...

					DATA
			Lunar Five is a military prison
			facility...

					TROI
			Military... he's a soldier... ?

					DATA
			That may provide an explanation
			for the tactics he was able to
			use against us when we tried to
			capture him...

					TROI
				(looking over his
				 shoulder)
			It doesn't say what he was
			arrested for. Call up his
			military record.

	Data goes to work...

33   ANGLE - INCLUDE THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	A military file... including a list of campaigns in
	which he fought...

					DATA (V.O.)
			He served in many campaigns during
			the Tarsian War, received two
			promotions, to the rank of
			Subhadar... a very honorable tour
			of duty...

34   RESUME - TROI

	studying the screen...

					TROI
			What was this man's crime?

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        22.

35
thru	OMITTED
37

38   INT. DETENTION CELL

	Danar looks up to see Troi arriving... he is even
	calmer than before.

					TROI
			I've learned you are a soldier.

					ROGA
			I was a soldier.

					TROI
			Why were you put in prison?

					ROGA
			Obviously, because I am a threat
			to society.

					TROI
			There is no police record. What
			did you do?

					ROGA
				(calmly)
			Everything they asked me to do.
			That's why I became such a
			threat.

					TROI
			I don't understand.

					ROGA
			Why are you bothering to try,
			Counselor?

					TROI
			I want to help if I can.

					ROGA
				(if you really want
				 to help)
			Unlock the door.

	A beat.

					TROI
			Why does a non-violent man commit
			acts of excessive violence?

        STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT TWO        23.

38   CONTINUED:

					ROGA
			You can learn to do it if you have
			to.

					TROI
			Did you have to?

					ROGA
			It was war.

					TROI
			This started in the war...

					ROGA
			It started the day I volunteered,
			Counselor... the day training
			began... the day I met my first
			instructor. He called himself
			a "counselor" too.

	Off her reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT THREE    24.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

39   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Data, Beverly.

					TROI
			Roga Danar was an idealistic young
			man who answered his people's call
			to service. He joined the
			military to fight for the Angosian
			way of life. He didn't realize
			that by doing so... he would
			forever have to give up that way
			of life. He's not the same man
			who left home to go to war. He's
			been through intense psychological
			manipulation as well as
			biochemical modifications.

					BEVERLY
			At Troi's request I examined
			him... his cellular structure
			has been been significantly
			altered... They used a
			combination of cryptobiolin,
			triclenidil, macrospentol... and
			a few things I don't even
			recognize.

					RIKER
			Was he a prisoner of war? Who
			did this to him?

					TROI
			His own government.

	Riker exchanges a glance with Picard who is growing
	more uncomfortable by the moment.

					TROI
			He has been programmed to be the
			perfect soldier. He can be
			absolutely normal, but whenever
			a danger is perceived, the
			programming clicks in and takes
			over. Intelligence, memory,
			strength, reflexes -- all become
			enhanced. He is conditioned to
			survive at any cost.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT THREE    25.

39   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			One of the new substances in his
			cellular structure even shields
			electrical impulses.

					DATA
			That would explain why our sensors
			did not detect him.

	Picard is holding a building rage.

					PICARD
			Why was this man assigned to the
			Lunar Five facility?

					TROI
			He committed no crime. He says
			he was ordered there... with
			others like him. The first
			soldiers who had returned to
			Angosia had trouble. The rules
			changed too quickly. A lost
			temper could result in murder.

					DATA
			Counselor, did no one try to
			adjust their progam?

					TROI
				(shakes her head)
			They were simply exiled to Lunar
			Five.

	A beat. They look to their captain for a reaction.
	His look registers his outrage.

40   INT. DETENTION CELL

	Roga is on his bunk, eyes open, looking up... glances
	over and sees Data looking at him.

					ROGA
			What do you want...

					DATA
			Am I disturbing you?

					ROGA
			Yes.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT THREE    26.

40   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Then I will leave.

	As Data begins to go, Roga stands...

					ROGA
			Wait. I'd rather talk to someone.
			I'm sorry.

	Data returns. Roga reacts as he gets a closer look

					ROGA
			Why do you have yellow eyes?

					DATA
			Simply a lack of pigmentation.
			I am an android. You and I have
			something in common.

					ROGA
			We do?

					DATA
			Yes. We have both been
			programmed.

					ROGA
				(reacts)
			Ah, you have been talking with
			Counselor Troi.
				(beat)
			It is not at all the same,
			android.

					DATA
			I do not mean to belittle your
			condition. I understand your
			dilemma. But I am curious. My
			program can be altered and
			changed. Yours cannot?

					ROGA
			The man I once was is still inside
			me... but this conditioning has
			been imposed... woven together
			with my thoughts and feelings and
			responses. How do you separate
			the program from the man?

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT THREE    26A.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Without further analysis of your
			condition by Counselor Troi or
			Doctor Crusher, I cannot say.
			But it would seem possible.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT THREE    27.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					ROGA
				(scorn)
			Doctors. Angosian doctors did
			this to me. If it could be
			undone, wouldn't they undo it?

					DATA
			I cannot answer that.

					ROGA
			Nor can I... and I ask the
			question every moment of every
			day.

41
thru	OMITTED
42

43   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard, controlling his displeasure, talks to Prime
	Minister Nayrok on the viewscreen. Troi observes.

					NAYROK
			Captain, what he is telling you
			is full of half-truths... he is
			a prisoner, what do you expect
			him to say about us?

					PICARD
			Then, perhaps you'd clarify it
			for me...

					NAYROK
			These soldiers were resettled on
			Lunar Five... it was to be their
			colony...

					PICARD
			Their Gulag...

					NAYROK
			I beg your pardon?

					PICARD
			Was it a forced "resettlement"?

					NAYROK
			It was for their own protection
			as well as that of others. Most
			of them are quite happy there...
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT THREE    27A.

43   CONTINUED:

					NAYROK (Cont'd)
			we have gone to great lengths to
			give them a fine quality of
			life...

					PICARD
			Even the most comfortable prison
			is a prison, Prime Minister.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT THREE    28.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					NAYROK
			A few agitators like Danar forced
			us to add security...

					PICARD
			Prime Minister, my medical team
			has suggested there may be
			treatment alternatives...

					NAYROK
			Captain, I assure you all
			alternatives have been explored.
			And this discussion is now
			treading upon matters of Angosian
			security. This is not your
			concern.

	Picard cannot argue.

					NAYROK
				(continuing)
			I have dispatched a ship to
			rendezvous with you and transport
			the prisoner back to Lunar Five.
			On behalf of Angosia, I thank the
			Federation for its assistance in
			retrieving our citizen.

	The viewscreen goes blank as the image of Nayrok
	disappears and Picard looks to Troi with frustration.

44   INT. DETENTION CELL

	Roga and Data are still talking, the atmosphere more
	relaxed than before...

					ROGA
			Were you built for combat,
			android?

					DATA
			No. But my program does include
			military strategy... that is how
			I was finally able to anticipate
			your last tactic and capture you.

					ROGA
			You did that? Perhaps you would
			be better at combat than you
			think.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT THREE    29.

44   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I am not programmed to kill.

					ROGA
			My improved reflexes have allowed
			me to kill eighty-four times.
			And my improved memory lets me
			remember the face of each of those
			eighty-four. Can you understand
			how that feels?

					DATA
			I am incapable of any feeling.

					ROGA
				(beat)
			Then I envy you.

	Data reacts as Picard and Troi ENTER. He rises.
	Picard acknowledges him... looks at Roga who puts his
	food down as he senses his time has come.

					TROI
			Roga, this is Captain Picard

					ROGA
			Captain...

					PICARD
			Mister Danar, I am going to
			transfer you back to Angosian
			security. They are en route and
			will arrive shortly. I came to
			tell you that I have no choice.
			The prime minister has insisted
			and we have no right to refuse.

					ROGA
				(sympathetic)
			And you would be foolish if you
			even considered it, Captain...
			because they are very correct.
			I am dangerous. I have no place
			in a civilized society.

					TROI
			I do not believe that.

					DATA
			Nor do I.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT THREE    30.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I respect my officers' judgement,
			Danar. I wish I could help
			further. If a way appears to me,
			I will.

					ROGA
			I appreciate your telling me
			face-to-face.

					PICARD
			I felt you deserved that much.

					ROGA
				(nods, not a threat)
			You deserve to know that I must
			use whatever means I can to
			escape.

	Picard studies him a beat. His insignia BEEPS.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Captain, the Angosian transport
			vessel has arrived.

					PICARD
			Inform them the transfer will take
			place shortly. Picard out.
			Mister Data, to the bridge
			please...

	Picard nods to Roga and EXITS. Data pauses as Roga
	smiles at him...

					ROGA
			Take care of yourself, android.
			I enjoyed our talk.

					DATA
			Good-bye, Roga.

	And he follows the captain out. Troi and Roga exchange
	a look.

					TROI
			Perhaps when this planet becomes
			a member of the Federation, we
			will be able...

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT THREE    30A.

44   CONTINUED: (3)

					ROGA
			I will not be here to see it,
			Counselor. Because even with this
			overwhelming demand to survive
			that they've built into my soul...
			I would rather die than return
			to Lunar Five.

	Off her reaction...

45   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	An Angosian transport ship is now in proximity to the
	Enterprise.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT THREE    31.

46   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Data, Wesley, Worf, supernumeraries. On the
	viewscreen are two Angosians -- WAGNOR and his first
	officer. Picard faces the viewscreen.

					WAGNOR
			Captain Picard, we're ready to
			receive the prisoner. Now
			transmitting the coordinates of
			our holding cell.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Coordinates received, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Wagnor)
			Stand by for transport. Picard
			out.

	The viewscreen returns to the starfield. Picard turns
	to Worf.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Mister Worf, have all security
			precautions been taken?

					WORF
			Release of the force field and
			activation of the transporter
			will be virtually simultaneous,
			Captain... There will only be
			a point-one second interval
			between them.

					RIKER
			Even Danar can't move that fast.

					WORF
			There will be a full security
			contingent present. Phasers will
			be set on kill.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			Proceed.

	Worf EXITS...

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT THREE    32.

47   INT. DETENTION CELL (OPTICAL)

	Roga is on one side of the room; Troi, Worf, and three
	security guards are on the other, phasers ready for the
	least sign of trouble. Worf's insignia BEEPS.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Transporter Room One to Lieutenant
			Worf. We're ready.

					WORF
			Proceed.

	Troi and Roga exchange a look.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Energizing...

	The forcefield momentarily SHIMMERS into visibility
	and then VANISHES as it's powered down. Roga sees that
	the forcefield is gone the instant the transporter
	effect begins... With all his strength, he strains
	against the beam, trying to break free.

					TROI
			Roga, don't, you'll be killed...

	Worf and the others raise their phasers...

47A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	as the transporter chief works the console.

					O'BRIEN
				(to com panel)
			I'm losing him... what the
			hell... ?

47B  INT. DETENTION CELL (OPTICAL)

	Roga makes a final leap out of the beam and an
	EXPLOSION fills the room. When the smoke clears,
	Troi, Worf and security are on the floor, dazed...
	he is gone.

48   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR     33.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, supernumeraries.

					RIKER
				(to com panel)
			Security personnel, full alert.
			Shut down all shuttlebays,
			transporters, and turbolifts.

49A  INT. DETENTION CELL

	Worf, Troi, and the security guards are picking
	themselves off the floor. Worf taps his insignia:

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Captain, a phaser is missing.
			We must assume that he's armed.

49B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker exchange a look.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Sound general quarters. Clear
			corridors of all non-essential
			personnel. I don't want him
			taking any hostages.

	Data works his panel.

					DATA
			General quarters sounded, sir.

					PICARD
			Raise security containment fields
			immediately on decks thirty-four,
			thirty-five, and thirty-six.

	As Data complies, Riker gets an idea.

					RIKER
			Data... put the turbolifts back
			on line. If Danar sees they're
			operating, he may try to use one.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR    33A.

49B  CONTINUED:

					RIKER (Cont'd)
				(to Picard)
			Soon as he does, we have him.

	Picard nods grimly. He wants this situation contained
	as soon as possible.

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR     34.

50   INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	as Roga calmly moves through it, phaser in hand, senses
	alert. He peers around a corridor. A security guard
	stands nearby the glowing rim of a forcefield. Roga
	ducks back around the corner. What to do? He
	approaches a turbolift. Its door OPENS. Roga
	hesitates -- then enters the turbolift.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Data, supernumeraries.

					DATA
			Sir, unauthorized access of
			turbolift dive on deck thirty-four.

					RIKER
			He took the bait.

					PICARD
			Data -- override its destination
			and divert that turbolift to a
			position near Lieutenant Worf's
			current location.

	Data works his panel.

52   INT. CORRIDOR

	(Not the same corridor we've just seen.) Worf and a
	security guard are facing a turbolift, standing well
	clear of the door with phasers levelled at it. Worf
	taps his insignia:

					WORF
			We're in position.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Four seconds to arrival.

	The door OPENS. The turbolift's empty -- except for a
	phaser on the floor. We HEAR the SHRIEK of a phaser
	set to overload. Worf immediately slaps his
	communicator --

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/30/89 - ACT FOUR     35.

52   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Phaser on overload! Seal this
			deck --

	Worf swiftly drops to his knees, picks up the
	overloading phaser, opens it, makes a quick adjustment
	to it. The SHRIEK ENDS.

					WORF (cont'd)
			Captain, the overload's been
			averted.

	Worf inspects the phaser:

					WORF (cont'd)
			Ingenious.

52AA	INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	(Same one we saw Roga in before.) The security guard
	still at his post. He hears a sound, turns... it's
	Roga, who dispatches him quickly with a blow to the
	neck. The Security Guard crumbles. Roga quickly
	kneels beside him, grabs hold of one of the guard's
	hands and presses a finger to his communicator.

					ROGA
				(to computer)
			Drop force field on deck
			thirty-six.

	The force field SHIMMERS for an instant and then
	disappears. Roga is immediately up and running down
	the corridor.

52A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Sir, containment field down on
			deck thirty-six.

					RIKER
			How the hell did he manage that?

	From Picard -- the simple statement.

					PICARD
			He's headed for Engineering.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR    35A.

52A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Comm)
			Riker to La Forge.

	No response. Alarmed, Riker tries again:

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Engineering -- respond.

	Still no response.

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR     36.

53   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi and two engineering crewmembers are sprawled
	unconscious.

	PAN to reveal Roga standing by a wall display and
	looking at a "map" of the Enterprise.

54   ON ROGA

	crossing to the isolinear chips and going to work.

54A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Sir -- someone in Engineering is
			attempting to override the
			security system lockout.

					RIKER
			Riker to Worf. He's in
			Engineering...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Acknowledged, Commander.

					PICARD
			Data -- I want you to stall
			Danar. Allow him to think he's
			succeeding.

					DATA
				(as he works)
			As he bypasses each subsystem,
			I can reroute it without his
			knowledge.

					PICARD
			Make it so.

54B  INT. ENGINEERING

	as Danar moves isolinear chips around.

54C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Data compensates on his console. With each "move,"
	Data is more impressed with Danar's skills.

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR     37.

54C  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Danar is extremely adept, sir.
			I am not certain which security
			measure he is attempting to
			circumvent.
				(then, surprised)
			Sir, Danar has succeeded in
			restoring power to Shuttlebay Two.

54D  INT. ENGINEERING

	as Danar crosses to the reactor core.

55   NEW ANGLE

	as Roga quickly ascends the reactor core, disappears.

55A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data works his console.

					DATA
			I have overridden Danar's bypass;
			Shuttlebay Two is once again
			inactive.

					PICARD
			Very good, Mister Data. And now
			we know where he's headed.

56   ANGLE ON MAIN ENGINEERING

	Worf and two security guards ENTER. Geordi and the two
	engineering crewmembers are slowly coming around.

57   INT. JEFFERIES TUBE

	Roga is walking through a Jefferies Tube.

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR     38.

58   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi's sitting up, shaking off a phaser stun.

					GEORDI
			He surprised us... came out of
			nowhere. I didn't know anyone
			could move that fast...

	Worf's insignia BEEPS.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant, I am reading an open
			access panel... K-twelve, deck
			thirty.

					WORF
			Acknowledged.

					GEORDI
			Danar must have climbed the
			reactor core and gotten into a
			Jefferies tube. He could be
			anywhere.

					WORF
			We believe he is attempting to
			reach Shuttlebay Two.

					GEORDI
				(surprised)
			That's twenty-five decks up from
			here... quite a climb... but I
			wouldn't put it past him...

					WORF
			There is a full contingent of
			security waiting at all
			shuttlebays.

	Geordi looks up the reactor core shaft. Having seen
	Roga in action, he's not about to underestimate him:

					GEORDI
			You want my advice... double it.

59   INT. JEFFERIES TUBE

	Roga continues walking through the tube. He reaches an
	intersection where many wave guides and conduits come
	together.

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR     39.

59   CONTINUED:

	Roga takes one of the two phasers he's carrying, opens
	it, adjusts it. We HEAR the faint first stage of a
	PHASER OVERLOAD WHINE. Roga jams the phaser into the
	mass of conduit and continues his walk.

60   OMITTED

61   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Reading another open access
			panel...

	Picard looks over his shoulder.

					PICARD
				(to Comm)
			Security team to Jefferies tube
			J-four, deck fifteen.

					SECURITY GUARD COM VOICE
			Security acknowledges. On our
			way.

					RIKER
			Deck fifteen. Only a few decks
			below the shuttlebay.

	Data turns to Picard.

					DATA
			Captain, I find it highly unlikely
			that Danar is attempting to reach
			Shuttlebay Two.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					DATA
			In our previous encounter, Danar
			employed a strategy of
			misdirection in an attempt to gain
			his objective.

					PICARD
			And you believe he's using the
			same tactic now.

    STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR    39A.

61   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			He is aware that our sensors are
			unable to track him. Yet he seems
			to be purposely leaving a trail
			for us to follow.

	Riker remains somewhat skeptical.

					RIKER
			And where do you think he's
			headed.

					DATA
			I am afraid his true destination
			remains a mystery.

61A  INT. JEFFRIES TUBE

	Roga making quick adjustments in one of the access
	panels.

61B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data notices a new reading on his panel.

					DATA
			Captain, readings now indicate
			an open access panel... Jeffries
			tube N-eleven, deck thirty-eight.

	Picard and Riker exchange concerned looks.

					PICARD
			He doubled back on us.

					RIKER
			The cargo bays?

	Picard makes a quick decision.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Advise personnel on deck
			thirty-eight to stay out of all
			Cargo Bays.

					DATA
				(checking)
			They would appear to be empty,
			sir.

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR     40.

61B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Good. I want you to flood them
			with Anastazine.

	Now it's Riker and Data who exchange looks.

62   OMITTED

63   INT. CARGO BAY

	Roga is working at the transporter console when gas
	begins to rush out from the floor and ceiling. As he
	reacts --

63A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
				(reading off panel)
			Sensors show Anestazine
			concentration of seventy parts
			per million within the cargo
			bays.

					RIKER
			That should have put our boy to
			sleep.

					PICARD
			Restore normal environmental
			conditions, Mister Data.

63B  INT. DECK THIRTY-EIGHT CORRIDOR

	Worf and two security guards stand outside the entrance
	to one of the cargo bays, phasers ready.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Move in security teams, Mister
			Worf.

					WORF
			Acknowledged.

	The cargo doors open.

63C  INT. CARGO BAY

	They enter and spread out, moving through the assorted
	cases, boxes and supplies piled all around the room.

     STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR     41.

64   CLOSE

	on an opened cargo box. Worf sees it, rushes over.
	Something's been taken. Worf taps his insignia.

					WORF
			Worf to bridge. We have found no
			sign of the intruder. But there is
			a pressure suit missing from Cargo
			Bay Three.

64A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as Picard and Riker react.

					PICARD
			A pressure suit...

					RIKER
			Could be he's planning to enter
			Shuttlebay Two from outside the
			Enterprise... bypassing the
			security guards.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf --

65
thru	OMITTED
68

69   INT. CARGO BAY

	as Worf and the two security guards listen.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Post security guards at all
			emergency airlocks on decks
			thirty-seven through thirty-nine...

69A  ANGLE ON ROGA

	hiding behind a crate. The discarded pressure suit
	at his feet.

					WORF (O.S.)
			Aye, sir. I'll also cover the
			photon torpedo launchers... Danar
			may attempt to leave the ship that
			way. Worf out.

	Roga listens. SOUND of the DOOR CLOSING. Roga peeks:

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR         42.

70   ON THE DOOR - ROGA'S POV

	As the door CLOSES, the two security guards can be seen
	EXITING into the corridor.

71
thru	OMITTED
77

78   WIDER ANGLE

	as an unarmed Roga emerges from his hiding place -- and
	at the same moment, Worf emerges from his hiding place,
	phaser aimed at Roga.

					WORF
			You are cunning, Danar... you must
			have Klingon blood. But the
			battle is over.

					ROGA
			My battle is never over.

					WORF
				(taps insignia)
			Worf to bridge. I have Danar...

									SMASH CUT TO:

79   INT. JEFFERIES TUBE

	as the phaser reaches overload and EXPLODES.

80   INT. CARGO BAY

	as the lights FLICKER and the ship SHAKES. Worf's
	thrown off balance for a split-second -- and that's all
	Roga needs. With a lightning move, he disarms Worf --
	the phaser goes skidding across the floor -- and the
	fight is on.

80A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Explosion in Jefferies Tube
			section T-nine-five. All external
			sensors are inoperative.

					RIKER
			Go to backup systems.

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR         43.

80A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Unable to transfer control...

80B  INT. CARGO BAY

	as Roga and Worf battle. Roga fights like a cornered
	tiger, finally gets the upper hand, drops Worf with a
	massive two-handed blow. Worf sags, nearly
	unconscious. Instinctively, Roga prepares to deliver
	a death blow -- but stops himself at the last second,
	runs off toward the transporter console.

81   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Roga taps the face of the transporter console as he
	runs past it; the console and the pad spring to life
	and energize. Roga jumps onto the pad and
	DEMATERIALIZES.

82
thru	OMITTED
83

83A  INT. ANGOSIAN TRANSPORT SHIP (OPTICAL)

	as Roga MATERIALIZES in a compartment aft of the
	cockpit, opens the door. In the cockpit, Wagnor and
	his first officer turn, are stunned to see Roga...

84   INT. CARGO BAY

	Two security guards have joined Worf, who is still
	staggering from his fight with Roga. Worf opens a
	panel on the transporter console, sees that a phaser
	has been jerry-rigged into the circuitry. He taps his
	insignia:

					WORF
			Worf to bridge. Danar has
			escaped. He used a phaser to
			power the cargo transporter.
				(checks console)
			Coordinates indicate he beamed
			aboard the Angosian transport
			ship.

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FOUR         44.

84A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is working his console with little success.

					PICARD
			Data, can you verify that?

					DATA
			Negative. External sensors are
			still nonfunctioning.

					PICARD
			Then we have no way to track him.

					RIKER
			That was his plan all along.

	And as Riker looks at Picard, we,

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT FIVE         45.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:
85
thru	OMITTED
90

91   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, supplemental.
			We are continuing to repair damage
			to the ship's sensors following
			the escape of the Angosian
			prisoner Danar. He is still at
			large.

91A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Hours later. Worf has returned to the bridge. Riker
	is with him at Tactical. Troi is there too.

					RIKER
				(keys insignia)
			Engineering, I'm getting readings
			at Tactical, are we back up...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			That's affirmative, Commander.

					PICARD
			Sweep the area, Mister Worf...

					DATA
			Captain, the prime minister is
			hailing us, priority one...

					PICARD
			On screen.

91B  ANGLE - MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Yes, Prime Minister.

					NAYROK
			Captain, I've just been informed
			that Roga Danar has attacked the
			penal colony on Lunar Five...

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT FIVE         46.

91B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Attacked it... ?

					NAYROK
				(angry)
			In our own police shuttle.
			Several of my people are wounded.
			Hundreds of prisoners are rioting.
			Some of them have escaped with
			Danar. We have reports they are
			headed for the capitol city...
				(scared)
			Captain, we are not suited to
			handle situations like this...
			that's why we created them...

	Picard frowns. He has much to say to the prime
	minister, but this is not the time.

					PICARD
			We'll send an away team, Prime
			Minister... Picard out.

91C  ANGLE --

	Leading the way...

					PICARD
			Counselor Troi, Mister Data,
			Lieutenant Worf... you will
			accompany me to the planet...

91D  INT. CORRIDOR

	Outside the transporter room... moving... Picard with
	Troi and Data... followed by Riker and Worf...

					PICARD
			My understanding is that these
			men were programmed to survive,
			is that correct?

            STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT FIVE           47.

91D  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			And they will not kill unless
			their survival is at stake?

					DATA
			It is against their nature to do
			so, Captain.

					PICARD
				(dry)
			Then let us hope they do not
			believe their survival is at
			stake.

	Moving back to center on Riker and Worf...

					RIKER
			Mister Worf, you are personally
			responsible for the captain's
			safety.

					WORF
			I understand, Commander.

	As they enter the Transporter Room...

92
thru	OMITTED
93

94   INT. ANGOSIAN SENATE - NIGHT

	Nayrok and a group of TEN ANGOSIAN SENATORS have
	gathered in the rotunda... Zaynar is passing out
	phaser rifles... the men look at the weapons in their
	hands as though they've hardly seen them before.

					NAYROK
				(addressing the
				 senators)
			I do not expect them to listen
			to reason... I loathe the idea
			of a violent confrontation, but
			we must be prepared...

	Picard, Data, Troi and Worf MATERIALIZE.

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FIVE         48.

94   CONTINUED:

					NAYROK
				(reacts)
			This is all you've brought... ?
			Where are your security men... ?

					PICARD
			We're not here to fight your wars,
			Prime Minister...

					NAYROK
			They've been seen moving toward
			the center of the city... people
			are scared, Captain... don't you
			understand... ? They're dangerous.

					PICARD
			You are dangerous. They are only
			victims.
				(reactions)
			You made them what they are. You
			asked them to defend your way of
			life... then you discarded them.

					ZAYNAR
			They were not happy here...

					TROI
			They were not welcome here.

					ZAYNAR
			It was the will of the people to
			resettle them...

					NAYROK
			Nobody was pleased with the
			solution, Captain... but we had
			to act for the greater good...

					DATA
			Prime Minister, if you have the
			skills to create a master
			soldier, can you not contradict
			the effect... ?

					NAYROK
			The chemicals can be removed from
			their systems. But we're not
			convinced the psychological
			conditioning can be entirely
			reversed.

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FIVE         49.

94   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Have you tried?

					NAYROK
			We've studied it thoroughly...
			even before the training began,
			we knew there would be problems
			reversing it. It was a risk we
			had to take.

					WORF
			Did you reveal that "risk" to the
			men who volunteered for service?

	And now the shame shows on the Prime Minister's face...
	we know the answer is no... he doesn't have to say it.

					NAYROK
			We were helping them to survive the,
			war, don't you understand? They
			needed these skills...

					PICARD
			They are your sons, your brothers.
			And you have turned your backs on
			them.

					TROI
			There are methods of treatment...
			until you try them, you can't know
			if they will work. Even a partial
			recovery would give them some
			peace...

					ZAYNAR
				(repeating)
			It was the will of the people...

					TROI
				(losing patience with
				 this guy)
			To allow them to suffer?

					NAYROK
			There was a referendum. The
			people weighed the costs involved.
			They chose the resettlement
			solution.

					ZAYNAR
			Besides, we may need to use them
			again some day.

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/27/89 - ACT FIVE        49A.

95   VARIOUS ANGLES - THE ROTUNDA (OPTICAL)

	Roga comes bursting through the door... he carries a
	phaser weapon... he walks toward us... a few beats
	later, more figures appear, firing as they enter...
	entering through doors, from the roof, windows, until
	a dozen veterans, all armed, are in the building...
	some have been wounded in the prison break... bloodied
	arms and legs... bandages...

									INTERCUT:

96   THE SENATORS OF ANGOSIA,

	along with Picard and his officers, watch them cross
	the rotunda toward them...

97   ROGA

	has sustained a wound somewhere along the line, his arm
	is bloodied...

          STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 11/3/89 - ACT FIVE         50.

98   NAYROK

	watches them come...

99   PICARD

	glances over and sees... Zaynar lifting his weapon...

					PICARD
			Unless you are prepared to die,
			I'd suggest you put that down.

					NAYROK
				(to Zaynar)
			Do as he says.

100  THE VETERANS (OPTICAL)

	committing acts of mayhem and destruction.

					ROGA
			Shoot us. Destroy us. Do what
			you have to do. But, by God, you
			will no longer ignore us.

	He fires a shot over the prime minister's head blowing
	a piece of the wall up behind him. The officials begin
	to react... raise their weapons... the veterans raise
	their weapons and we are about to have death in the
	hallowed halls of government... Picard steps out
	between the two sides, intent on quelling the immediate
	crisis.

					PICARD
			Danar, it appears to me that you
			are deliberately attempting to
			provoke a response... so you may
			justify your own attack on men
			who do not wish to fight...

					ROGA
			Cowards...

					PICARD
			Yes...
				(beat)
			But you are not programmed to
			murder cowards... and if they will
			not fight back, what will you
			do?

          STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 11/3/89 - ACT FIVE        50A.

100  CONTINUED:

					ROGA
			We will not go back...

            STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT FIVE           51.

100  CONTINUED:

					NAYROCK
			You are programmed to survive...
			you can survive at the Lunar Five
			settlement...

					ROGA
			Survival is not enough... to exist
			is not enough...

					TROI
			Roga, tell them what you want.

	A long beat as he looks at her and then Nayrok.

					ROGA
			We want our lives back. We want
			to come home.

					NAYROK
				(political)
			I'm not prepared to negotiate
			under a threat, Danar... but if
			you will put down your arms and
			return peacefully to Lunar Five...
			I would be willing...

					ROGA
			Mister Prime Minister. Our
			respects, sir. But you'll have
			to force us... or try to.

	A beat. Nayrok pales.

					NAYROK
				(sotto, to Picard)
			Captain, you must do something,
			call your ship...

					PICARD
			You're quite right, Prime
			Minister.
				(keys insignia)
			Enterprise, prepare to beam the
			away team back.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			At your command, Captain.

					NAYROK
			You can't leave us like this,
			Picard.

         STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - REV. 10/26/89 - ACT FIVE         52.

100  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			We have everything we need for
			our report. Your prisoner has
			been returned to you. You have
			a decision to make... either try
			to force them back or welcome them
			home. In your own words, this
			is not our affair. We cannot
			interfere with the natural course
			of your society's development and
			I'd say it's likely to develop
			significantly during the next
			several minutes.
				(beat)
			It's been an interesting stay.
			When you are ready for membership
			in the Federation, we will be
			pleased to reconsider your
			application.

	He keys his insignia...

					PICARD
			Four to beam up, Mister Riker.

	And as he stares at the Prime Minister... Troi
	exchanges a look with Roga and the away team
	DEMATERIALIZES.

101  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

102  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The away team enters... Wesley is at Conn.

					RIKER
			Success, Captain?

					PICARD
			Number One, note in your report
			that if the government of Angosia
			survives the night, we will offer
			Federation assistance in the
			efforts to reprogram their
			veterans.

					RIKER
			And if the government doesn't
			survive?

            STAR TREK: "The Hunted" - 10/25/89 - ACT FIVE           53.

102  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I have a feeling they will choose
			to.

	He sits in his command chair.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, set coordinates
			for the starbase at Lya Three.

					WESLEY
			Coordinates set, Captain.

					PICARD
			Engage.

103  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As it warps away to a new adventure.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                       "The High Ground" 
                          #40273-160 
                              
                          Written by 
                     Melinda M. Snodgrass 
                              
                          Directed by 
                      Gabrielle Beaumont 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                       NOVEMBER 3, 1989
 

        STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/03/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "The High Ground" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KYRIL FINN
                RIKER              ALEXANA DEVOS
                DATA               POLICE OFFICER
                BEVERLY            WAITER/KATIK
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             Non-Speaking
                                   RUTIANS IN PLAZA
                                   RUTIAN POLICE
                                   ANSATA TERRORISTS
                Non-Speaking       
                SUPERNUMERARIES    

        STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/03/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "The High Ground" 
                          
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     RUTIAN PLAZA
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         INDOOR/OUTDOOR CAFE
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              SICKBAY
              CORRIDOR
          
            ALEXANA'S OFFICE
          
            CAVERN

    STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/03/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "The High Ground" 
                           
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              ANSATA                 Ahn-SAH-tah
              ALEXANA                Alex-AH-nah
              DEVOS                  DEH-vohs
              KYRIL                  KIH-rill
              KATIK                  KAH-tick
              RUTIA                  RUE-tee-ah

    STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - TEASER    1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The High Ground"                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in orbit around a planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43510.7.
			The Enterprise has put in at Rutia
			Four to deliver medical supplies
			following an outbreak of violent
			protests.

2    EXT. PLAZA - DAY - ESTABLISHING

	Shops, a cafe, people strolling. A modern community.
	Beverly, Data and Worf are walking through the plaza.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Although non-aligned, the planet
			has enjoyed a long trading
			relationship with the Federation.

	Beverly spots the cafe, and stops.

					BEVERLY
			We've still got a few minutes
			before our next meeting...

	Worf scans the plaza. Everything seem calm. They
	ENTER, and seat themselves at a table.

	A WAITER stands by the door staring intently into the
	plaza. He does not acknowledge the presence of the
	Starfleet officers. Beverly is becoming annoyed, she
	lifts her hand, signalling for service.

					BEVERLY
			Excuse me --

    STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - TEASER    2.

2    CONTINUED:

	Suddenly, a bomb EXPLODES destroying a shop...
	wounding several passers-by... people react, scared,
	running...

									QUICK PAN TO:

3    INT. INDOOR/OUTDOOR CAFE

	DATA, WORF, BEVERLY at a table... already reacting,
	Beverly on her feet, moving to help... Worf concerned
	for her safety...

					WORF
			Doctor...

	She ignores him, moves into the plaza... From outside
	they HEAR SCREAMS and CRIES, and the WAILING of an
	alert. Worf and Data are moving after her... behind
	them, at the door, the waiter watches with interest,
	also moves outside...

4    EXT. PLAZA

	A scene of chaos. Shattered glass lies glittering on
	the pavement. Dust and debris from the explosion is
	settling. A jet of some escaping gas pours from a
	broken pipe. Three people are down, all of them
	showing blood.

5    ANGLE - TWO POLICEMEN

	ENTER. Beverly starts to move to the first victim, but
	an officer draws a phaser, and blocks her way.

					BEVERLY
			Put that thing away. I'm a
			doctor.

	Beverly isn't waiting for permission. She shoulders
	past him. Beverly drops down next to a casualty, pulls
	out her tricorder and examines him...

					BEVERLY
			Just lie still... don't try to
			move...

	Turning to Worf and Data --

    STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/8/89 - TEASER    3.

5    CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Lieutenant, I need bandages...
			Disinfectant... something with
			alcohol in it ...

					WORF
			Doctor, it is not safe...

					BEVERLY
			That's an order, Mister Worf...

	Worf hesitates only briefly, exchanging a glance with
	Data, goes toward the restaurant... as she moves to
	look at another victim...

					BEVERLY
			There's a lot of bleeding, but
			it's not as bad as it looks.
			Don't be afraid.

	The policeman looks at Data...

					POLICEMAN
			The Klingon is right. These
			Ansata... they're madmen... there
			could be another bomb.
				(to the others)
			Clear this area. Everyone out
			of the plaza.

					DATA
			Doctor, a return to the Enterprise
			would be prudent.

	She just looks at him, continues her work.

					DATA
			This planet does have
			physicians...

					BEVERLY
			Who aren't here yet. I am.

	Worf comes back out of the restaurant with some
	ripped-up tablecloths, some liquor bottles... he's
	helped by the waiter who crosses to Beverly... as she
	takes the materials, immediately begins to utilize them
	in emergency care... she barely glances up at the
	waiter who is interested in what she's doing... a
	throwaway line --

    STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/8/89 - TEASER    3A.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Thank you.

					WAITER
			Not at all, Doctor.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/3/89 - TEASER       4.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

	He moves away... takes a beat at the entrance to the
	cafe to look back again, thoughtfully, then enters...

6    ANOTHER ANGLE - DATA

					DATA
			Captain, there has been an
			incident.

									INTERCUT TO:

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker at their usual stations.
	Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			... A bomb has been detonated by
			the Ansata terrorists.

					PICARD
			Your security status?

					DATA
			Vulnerable, sir.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room Three, lock onto
			the away team, prepare to beam
			them back...

					ENGINEER'S VOICE
			Yes, Captain.

					DATA
			Sir, I recommended such a course,
			but there are several wounded
			people and Doctor Crusher...

					PICARD
				(frowns, interrupting)
			Yes, I understand. Picard to
			Doctor Crusher...

8    ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	keys her insignia... continues to work...

    STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - TEASER    5.

8    CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Go ahead.

					PICARD
			I've been advised of your
			situation by Mister Data.

					BEVERLY
			I already know what you're going
			to say.

					PICARD
				(annoyed)
			Doctor, will you at least allow
			me to...

					BEVERLY
			The longer we argue, the
			longer...

					PICARD
			You are endangering yourself and
			the away team...

					BEVERLY
			Captain, right now, I'm trying
			to pull a life back into a wounded
			body with brandy and sleight of
			hand. I'm not going anywhere...
			Data and Worf don't have to stay.
			Crusher out.

					PICARD
			Transporter Room, do you have lock
			on the away team?

					ENGINEER'S VOICE
			Aye, sir. Shall I transport them?

	Picard looks in frustration to Riker.

					RIKER
			I wouldn't want to be in the
			Transporter Room to greet her.

					PICARD
				(a beat)
			Picard to Data. Hold your
			position until the Rutian medics
			arrive.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/3/89 - TEASER       6.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Aye, Captain.

									END INTERCUT.

9    EXT. PLAZA

	The WAILING of emergency vehicles is much closer.
	Beverly continues to treat the wounded. Worf is
	running tricorder scans of the buildings. Data moves
	to him...

					WORF
			The tricorder is not reading any
			other explosive devices in this
			vicinity...

10   ANGLE - AN WOMAN IN AUTHORITY (ALEXANA)

	arrives, accompanied by security guards... glances at
	Data and Worf as she passes... examines the scene...

11   ANGLE - THE WAITER

	moves barely outside the door of the restaurant to
	watch...

12   THE SCENE (OPTICAL)

	as an extraordinary arc of light appears...
	simultaneous with his arrival is a SOUND like lighting
	finding ground. A CRACK of almost concussive
	proportions. A MAN who seems to literally appear out
	of the light. He wears a shoulder device. And he
	looks to be in definite pain as he arrives. People
	begin running ... because it is nothing new... in
	quick cuts --

13   DATA AND WORF

	react...

14   ALEXANA

	is shielded by her guards...

    STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - TEASER    7.

15   BEVERLY

	turns and finds the man inches away... she recoils, but
	the man catches her by the arm.

16   ANGLE - A GUARD (OPTICAL)

	goes for his weapon, and the terrorist shoots from the
	hip killing the guard. The terrorist strengthens his
	hold on Beverly as...

17   DATA AND WORF

	reach for their phasers... they don't have a clear shot
	through the crowd... and as they jockey forward for
	position...

18   BEVERLY AND THE TERRORIST (OPTICAL)

					BEVERLY
			You don't understand... I'm a
			doc...

	And then they're gone... VANISHING into a new burst of
	light. On Data and Worf's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/10/89 - ACT ONE   8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

19   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

20   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker listen to Data and Worf's report...

					DATA
			A transporter would leave
			residual ionization in the air...
			but the tricorder readings found
			no trace after the incident...

					RIKER
			People don't just appear and
			disappear... there has to be some
			way to track her...

					DATA
			We have been unable to detect the
			signal from her communicator.
			It has either been deactivated or
			she is being held in a shielded
			location.

	A long beat... Picard angry, deep in thought. Then,
	softly --

					PICARD
			Why... her?

					WORF
			Sir, I believe she was the
			intended target of the abduction.

					RIKER
			Why would they want a Federation
			hostage? Their fight doesn't
			involve us.

					WORF
			It does now.

	On reactions...

    STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT ONE    9.

21   INT. CAVERN

	A perimeter of light holds the stygian darkness at
	bay. In some places movable screens augment the
	natural stone wall which have formed to create a
	sense of privacy.

	Beverly is in a secluded area with rock walls on three
	sides. The alcove is furnished simply -- a cot, a
	small table, and a folding chair. Beverly is seated
	on the camp bed. Her hands and ankles have been bound,
	and she shifts uncomfortably. She is angry and afraid,
	and trying to hide it.

	A MAN, KYRIL FINN enters. Beverly swallows hard, lifts
	her chin, and tries to stare him down, but she ends up
	looking only anxious.

	Finn is an attractive man in his early thirties, but
	he has an air of shyness and awkwardness which seems
	out of place with his combat style clothing, and the
	phaser he wears. His hair's a little too long and wavy
	for serious bad-ass. In fact, with his hunch
	shouldered stance and one hand dug deep into his pocket
	he looks like a man trying to be overlooked. In his
	other hand, he has a plate of food.

					FINN
			Are you hungry? Do you want
			something to eat?

	She just stares at him. Scared, doing bravado.

					FINN
			I doesn't matter to me. You
			want to be hungry? Be hungry.

	He sits in front of her... picks at the food, eating
	with his hands...

					FINN
			What's your name?

	No response.

					FINN
			You're a doctor on a Federation
			starship?
				(beat)
			I always wondered what it would
			be like to travel across the
			galaxy.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT ONE   10.

21   CONTINUED:

					FINN (Cont'd)
				(rueful, self-deprecating)
			It's not something I've exactly
			had time for.

	Stonewalling him. He shrugs.

					FINN
			This isn't the best way to meet
			new people, is it?

	He stands.

					FINN
			If you want something, just ask
			for me -- Kyril Finn.
				(a beat)
			They know me.

	He EXITS and takes the plate of food with him. As
	he exits, she looks down, angry, helpless...

22   INT. CAPT. READY ROOM - CLOSE ON WESLEY

	who has just heard the news. Pulling back to reveal...

					TROI
			We have no reason to believe she's
			been hurt in any way...

					PICARD
			In fact, it's more likely that
			they will take good care of her...
			if they want to use her as a
			bargaining chip.

					WESLEY
				(beat)
			A bargaining chip?

					TROI
			The innocent become the pawns in
			a conflict like this, Wesley.

	Picard thinks a beat, stands... begins to move around
	the desk toward Wes.

      STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/3/89 - ACT ONE      11.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			The Ansata separatists have been
			trying for generations to be freed
			from the rule of the Eastern
			Continent. If they can get the
			government to even acknowledge
			their demands, then kidnapping
			your mother will have served a
			purpose.

	He leans on his desk.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			That may be what they are after.
			It may not. Frankly, I don't
			care. All I care about is getting
			her back, Wesley... In a few
			minutes, we're leaving to meet
			with the authorities...

					WESLEY
				(interrupting)
			Request permission to be on the
			away team, sir.

					PICARD
			No. You have an important job
			to do here. If we are to find
			your mother, we must have a way
			to trace the movements of these
			terrorists. I want you on the
			team that will investigate this
			new technology of theirs.

					WESLEY
			I understand.

					PICARD
			Report to Mister Data. Dismissed.

	He exits. Picard glances at Troi. They share a
	moment. She acknowledges his efforts.

					TROI
			He needs your strength right now.

					PICARD
				(beat)
			History has shown us that strength
			may be useless in the face of
			terrorism, Counselor.

	Off Troi's reaction...

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT ONE   12.

23   INT. ALEXANA'S OFFICE - DAY

	Alexana Devos, a striking woman in her late thirties,
	meets with Picard and Riker. (This is the same woman
	we saw in the teaser.) Tall and athletic, she is a
	natural born leader. But she is also a woman under
	great pressure, caught up in a struggle that she's no
	longer sure she can win. Trying to deal with a hundred
	problems at once has left her preoccupied and driven
	and almost burned out. She is sitting down at a desk
	littered with isolinear reader chips. On one wall are
	monitors that provide a running text of current police
	activity. She studies them intently.

					PICARD
			What exactly is Ansata policy in
			regard to hostages?

					ALEXANA
			I doubt they have one. They don't
			usually take hostages.

	The implications of such a strategy is not lost on
	Picard or Riker. She turns to face them...

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT ONE   13.

23   CONTINUED:

					ALEXANA
			These aren't people we're dealing
			with here. They're animals...
				(her anger rising)
			Fanatics, who kill without remorse
			or conscience... who think nothing
			of murdering innocent people.

					PICARD
			They could just as easily have
			shot her where she stood...

					ALEXANA
				(acknowledges)
			Don't ask me to explain them.
			I can't. The atrocities I've
			seen...

	A beat as Alexana forces herself to gain her composure.

					ALEXANA
			And now they have this new device
			that makes them even more deadly.
			How do I combat an enemy who fails
			to register on any scanner until
			they're literally standing in
			front of you with a phaser pointed
			at your head?

					RIKER
			What can you tell us about this
			device?

	Alexana removes an armband from a drawer, and tosses
	it onto the desk.

					ALEXANA
			Not much, really.

	Picard picks up the device, and inspects it, hands
	it to Riker. Over this Alexana continues.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/5/89 - ACT ONE   14.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					ALEXANA (cont'd)
			They first started using it two
			months ago. We've taken several
			of these off dead terrorists.
			Our people have looked at them...
			Nothing they can explain...

					RIKER
			You mind if we take this with
			us... give our people a chance
			to study it?

					ALEXANA
			Not at all. And I'll put you in
			touch with our research people, if
			you wish.

					PICARD
			I appreciate your help.

					ALEXANA
				(a wry smile)
			Perhaps if we found ourselves in
			possession of some of that
			advanced Federation weaponry of
			yours it would shift the balance
			of power back to our favor.

					PICARD
			That we cannot do for you.

					ALEXANA
				(as she expected)
			No, of course not.

	Picard rises. The others follow suit.

					PICARD
			I would like to leave Commander
			Riker to assist in your search
			for Doctor Crusher.

	As she walks them to the door:

					ALEXANA
				(it won't help)
			If you like...

					RIKER
			You don't sound very optimistic.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT ONE   15.

23   CONTINUED: (3)

					ALEXANA
			I know my enemy, Commander...
			They don't leave much room for
			optimism.

	Off Picard and Riker's worried expressions.

24   INT. CAVERN

	As before, Finn enters with a plate of food. Same line
	--

					FINN
			Are you hungry? Do you want
			something to eat?

	She's looking quite a bit more tired than before. But
	she's still not willing to respond... at least not on
	the first volley.

	He studies her... puts down the plate, moves to her...
	Beverly can't control the impulse. She shrinks back in
	fear.

					FINN
			Relax, I'm just going to...

	He indicates her bonds. He drops to one knee, and
	releases her ankles. (And note: that despite his
	rumpled, good guy attitude there is a side of this that
	could be considered torture, manipulation, setting up
	dependency.)

					FINN
			Come on. Eat something. What's
			the point of not eating? You're
			the only one who suffers. Do I
			look like it's bothering me?
			Okay, it's bothering me.

	He picks up the plate and holds it out in front of her.
	She finally takes it... begins to pick up the meat with
	her fingers, eats...

					FINN
			No forks. Sorry.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT ONE   16.

24   CONTINUED:

	A beat as he watches her eat, pleased with this
	victory.

					FINN
			Did I mention my name is Finn?
			And you're... ?

	A beat.
					BEVERLY
			Why have you brought me here?

					FINN
			I need a doctor.

					BEVERLY
			There are doctors on Rutia.

					FINN
			I need someone better... I heard
			you were here from the Federation
			flagship and I knew you had to
			be...

					BEVERLY
			How did you know that?

					FINN
			I heard.
				(beat)
			Now you'll help me. Just like
			you help them...

					BEVERLY
			What are you talking about?

      STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/3/89 - ACT ONE      17.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					FINN
				(angry)
			Your ship carries medical
			supplies for them... for the other
			side... why does the Federation
			ally itself with the Rutians...

					BEVERLY
			We didn't... all we did was to
			bring...

					FINN
			Medical supplies...

					BEVERLY
			People were hurt...

					FINN
			I know. I hurt them.

	He grabs the food dish out of her hands. Stands.

					FINN
			You're finished eating. Get up.

	When she looks up at him, hesitating with fear... he
	reaches down and pulls her up roughly...

					FINN
			Get up.

	He indicates for her to precede him out of the alcove,
	and she begins to obey. They start out into the cave
	proper. Beverly suddenly pauses, and looks up at him.
	She is embarrassed by the non-sequitur, but can't
	control herself.

					BEVERLY
			I have... a son.

					FINN
			You'll be with him again, Doctor.
			I see no reason to kill you.

	The inference being if he did see a reason later, he
	might. As he waits for her to move by him, the perfect
	gentleman... she looks at him, finally moves forward
	and we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/3/89 - ACT TWO      18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

25   INT. CAVERN

	For the first time, we see full breadth of the rebel
	camp... as Finn and Beverly move by, a pair of
	children, one watches while the other cleans a
	weapon... people look over at Beverly, exchange looks
	with Finn who nods confidently -- he's got this under
	control.

	He leads her to a section of the cave that has been
	set aside as an infirmary. A section of the cave has
	been set aside as an infirmary. Five patients rest
	on cots. A couple are bandaged, but don't seem to be
	in much distress. The other three are thrashing,
	delirious with pain. One of them is the man who
	kidnapped Beverly. He motions to her -- this is my
	problem... she looks at them with concern... gets down
	on her knees, runs a tricorder scan checks the
	readings... shakes her head...

					BEVERLY
			I need instruments from my ship
			to diagnose something like this...

					FINN
				(straight)
			You think if I allowed you to call
			your ship, they would transport
			your instruments... ?

					BEVERLY
			When I inform the captain how
			serious the situation is, I'm sure
			he'll agree. I've told you, Finn,
			the Federation is not allied with
			Rutians... we came on an errand
			of mercy...

					FINN
				(straight)
			And since the Federation does not
			wish to take sides, he will send
			you the medical supplies we need.

					BEVERLY
			Absolutely.

	A beat before he grins... signals a TERRORIST BOY
	about twelve who comes over, carrying a box...

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT TWO   19.

25   CONTINUED:

					FINN
			I anticipated your needs.

	The boy opens the box to reveal an impressive array of
	medical instruments. She reacts.

					BEVERLY
			These are Federation supplies...
			we just delivered them to the
			medical dispensary this morning...

					FINN
				(shrugs)
			I heard.

	Off her reaction, as she reaches in for an
	instrument...

26   INT. ALEXANA'S OFFICE - DAY

	Alexana and Riker are studying files on the wall
	monitors. A seemingly never-ending inventory of names,
	addresses and police records.

					RIKER
			You're telling me all these people
			belong to the Ansata?

					ALEXANA
			Not really. We suspect the
			organization itself only consists
			of some two hundred members. There
			are over five thousand names on
			this list. Citizens we know to
			be sympathetic to their cause.
			They pass along weaponry and
			information. March in pro-Ansata
			demonstrations... participate in
			general strikes.. or the
			occasional riot.

	Riker shakes his head in disbelief.

					RIKER
			How did all of this ever get
			started?

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT TWO   20.

26   CONTINUED:

					ALEXANA
			We denied them independence.
			That gave them a noble cause...
			seventy years ago.
				(bitterly)
			And now it's just an excuse for
			more violence.

					RIKER
			You hate them as much as they hate
			you.

					ALEXANA
			Believe it or not I always
			considered myself moderate.

					RIKER
			What changed your mind?

					ALEXANA
				(shrugging, take your
				 pick)
			Being stationed here the last six
			months. Watching the body count
			grow. The three assassination
			attempts on my life.

					RIKER
			I can see where that could affect
			your point of view.

					ALEXANA
			But I guess the event that really
			opened my eyes took place only
			a few days after my arrival. A
			terrorist bomb destroyed a
			shuttlebus... sixty school
			children. There were no
			survivors.

	A beat as Riker absorbs this information.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/9/89 - ACT TWO   21.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					ALEXANA
			The Ansata claimed it was a
			mistake. That their intended
			target was a police transport.
			As if that made everything all
			right.
				(a beat)
			That day I vowed to put an end
			to terrorism in this city. And
			I will.

	A grim smile from Riker. It's not a smile of approval.
	Rather it's one of respect. This is clearly not a
	woman to be taken lightly. As she turns back to study
	the computer screen...

									CUT TO:

27   INT. CAVERN

	Beverly is finishing her examinations, as the terrorist
	boy assists her.

					BEVERLY
				(to the boy)
			Thank you. You're very helpful...
			you could learn to do this when
			you grow up...
				(beat)
			... if you grow up.

	The boy just looks at her curiously.

27A  ANGLE

	Finn is chatting off to the side with some of his
	friends... sees that she's finished, breaks off and
	moves toward her... She moves away from the
	patients...

					BEVERLY
			They're dying.

	He reacts... really quite stunned.

					BEVERLY
			I'm seeing a complicated set of
			conditions... their DNA is warped
			somehow; it's disrupting their
			entire cellular chemistry...

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT TWO   21A.

27A  CONTINUED:

					FINN
			You can't do anything?

					BEVERLY
			I can make them more comfortable.
			That's all. The damage is too
			extensive.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT TWO   22.

27A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Finn's eyes grow dark... he looks sadly at his
	comrades, moves a step or two away from Beverly as he
	whispers something we don't hear, perhaps a prayer.
	Beverly studies him. He looks at her... begins to
	walk.

					BEVERLY
			If I could detect the condition
			earlier...

					FINN
			... you would be able to reverse
			the damage?

					BEVERLY
			Perhaps. I don't know.
				(beat)
			What happened to them...

					FINN
			It's the inverter.

	They move to the equipment... the shoulder harnesses,
	generator, other tech equipment.

					FINN
				(irony)
			It has given our cause a new life.
			But asks for our lives in return.

					BEVERLY
			What does it do?

					FINN
			We transport through a dimensional
			shift that the Rutian sensors
			can't trace.

					BEVERLY
			Dimensional shifting? You can't
			do that with humanoid tissue.

					FINN
			There are risks... the designers
			warned us... but it works.

	She looks at him, finds this incredible. She uses her
	tricorder to examine him...

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT TWO   23.

27A  CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
			You're showing the same distorted
			readings. Not as severe as the
			others but --

					FINN
				(brushing it off)
			Doesn't matter.

					BEVERLY
			It does if it kills you.

					FINN
				(simply)
			Don't you know? A dead martyr's
			worth ten posturing leaders.

	On her reaction...

28   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	At the pool table, Wesley and Data are examining one
	of the Ansata armbands... that they have opened...

					DATA
			A subspace field coil with an
			isolated power source...
			curious...

					WESLEY
			How could something this small
			manage to get them anywhere?

	At the console, Geordi has seen something on a monitor,
	reacts...

					GEORDI
			Hey, guys... look at this...

	Wesley takes the Ansata armband, as they move to
	Geordi.

					GEORDI
			The Rutian team picked up a faint
			nuclear vibration during the
			terrorist movements...

					WESLEY
				(mind thinking)
			Nuclear vibration...

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/5/89 - ACT TWO   24.

28   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			That could possibly indicate
			subspace transition rebound during
			transport...

					WESLEY
				(coming to him)
			Wait a minute... computer, call
			up files on... what was it
			called...
				(excited, to Data and
				 Geordi)
			We spent an hour on it in my
			astral physics course last year...
			folded space transport...

					GEORDI
				(connecting)
			Alternate dimensions...

					DATA
			Are you referring to the Elway
			Theorem?

					WESLEY
			Yes... computer, files on the
			Elway Theorem... what if they're
			moving inter-dimensionally?

					DATA
			But the Elway Theorem proved to
			be entirely inaccurate... all
			research was abandoned by the mid-
			twenty-third century...

	Looking at the monitors as the files come up...

					WESLEY
			Data, look at it... the faint
			nuclear vibration is consistent...
			and Elway used an isolated field
			coil just like this one.

					GEORDI
			It would be untraceable by any
			standard sensing device.

					DATA
			But it was proven to be fatal.
			To use this technology would be
			an irrational act.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT TWO   25.

29   ANGLE - PICARD

	ENTERS, having overheard the last two speeches...

					PICARD
			We may well be dealing with
			irrational people, Data. Is there
			a way to trace this... ?

					GEORDI
				(checking with his
				 colleagues)
			With an adaptive subspace
			echogram, maybe... ?

					DATA
			If anyone is willing to transport
			in this manner, Captain, they
			would suffer significant internal
			damage which could be detected.

					PICARD
				(adding it up)
			And it sounds as though they might
			require the services of... a
			doctor.

	Reactions.

30   EXT. PLAZA - DAY

	It's a round-up. Uniformed police officers have people
	stopped.

	The twenty-fourth century version of papers (a transparent
	triangle shaped card which is read by a light pen) are
	being checked.

	Alexana and Riker, in the company of her security
	guards watch the proceedings.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/8/89 - ACT TWO   26.

31
thru	OMITTED
32

33   NEW ANGLE

	As the waiter we saw in the teaser is taken into
	custody. He glares at Riker and Alexana as he's taken
	away.

34   BACK TO RIKER AND ALEXANA

					RIKER
			This is no way to live.

					ALEXANA
			For us or them?

					RIKER
			For both of you.

					ALEXANA
			I know it's not pretty, Riker.
			But this is what terrorism has
			done to this city.

					RIKER
			There must be a better way than
			this to deal with it.

					ALEXANA
			I know my methods seem harsh but
			believe me, they're gentle
			compared to my predecessors.
			Suspects would be brought into
			police headquarters and...
			mysteriously vanish. I put a stop
			to that.

					RIKER
			And what happened to this
			predecessor of yours?

					ALEXANA
			He was murdered.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT TWO   27.

34   CONTINUED:

	As Riker reacts, a woman and her son -- a boy about
	Wesley's age -- are fettered with twenty-fourth century
	handcuffs are led away.

	For some reason, this arrest affects Riker more than
	the others, and his tone is sharp.

					RIKER
			Are you going to tell me that
			boy's a threat?

					ALEXANA
			It's possible.
				(a beat)
			That shuttlebus I told you
			about... the bomb was set by a
			teenager.

	Riker can only shake his head. He's getting fed up
	with the whole situation.

					ALEXANA
			And in a world where children blow
			up children... everyone's a
			threat.

	And as they watch the round-up continue:

									CUT TO:

35   INT. CAVERN

	The infirmary. Beverly is trying to ease the three
	patients who are suffering from the dimensional effect.
	She is suffering with them and for them, because
	there's nothing she can do except make them
	comfortable. She administers a hypo to the young
	woman, then sits next to her on the bed, and clasps the
	girl's hand. The terrorist boy is eager to assist.

	Finn is seated on a low rock wall which surrounds the
	infirmary. Beverly is unaware of him for she is intent
	on her patients. He is sketching, but periodically
	he looks up and studies Beverly.

36   ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	As she becomes aware of the scrutiny. She looks up,
	annoyed, and notices Finn.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT TWO   28.

36   CONTINUED:

	He is the source of all her troubles, and so frowns,
	but then becomes puzzled at his actions.

	Beverly stands, and circles around the cots and the
	walls to come up behind him.

37   ANGLE ON - THE SKETCH PAD

	It is a very fine sketch of Beverly's hands clasping
	the girl's.

					BEVERLY
			You should be drawing, not
			killing people.

					FINN
			I can do both.

	And his attitude infuriates her.

					BEVERLY
			How can you have such a casual
			attitude toward killing?

					FINN
				(without humor)
			I take my killing very seriously,
			Doctor.

	She shakes her head, unable to understand this man.

					FINN
				(shrugs her off)
			You are an idealist...

					BEVERLY
			I live in an ideal culture...
			there is no need for your kind
			of violence... we've proven that.

	He looks at her, grunts.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT TWO   29.

37   CONTINUED:

					FINN
			Your origins on Earth are from
			the American continent, are they
			not?

					BEVERLY
			North America.

					FINN
			I have read your history books.
			This is a war for independence.
			I am no different than your own
			George Washington...

					BEVERLY
			Washington was a military general.
			He was not a terrorist.

					FINN
			Doctor, the difference between
			a general and terrorist is only
			the difference between winners
			and losers. You win, you're
			called a general. You lose...

					BEVERLY
			You are killing innocent people...
			Can't you see the immorality of
			what you're doing... or have you
			killed so often, you've become
			blind to it?

	Finn looks at her, shakes his head at her naivete.

					FINN
			How much innocent blood has been
			spilled for the cause of freedom
			in the history of your Federation,
			Doctor? How many good and noble
			societies have bombed civilians
			in war? Wiped out whole cities.
			And now that you enjoy the comfort
			that has come from their battles,
			their killing... you frown on my
			immorality... ? Doctor, I am
			willing to die for my freedom.
			And, in the finest tradition of
			your own great civilization, I'm
			willing to kill for it too.

	And as he leaves her to think about that...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT THREE  30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

38   INT. ALEXANA'S OFFICE

	Riker and Alexana have just finished interviewing one
	of the detainees from the round-up. He stares sullenly
	at them as Alexana dismisses him with:

					ALEXANA
				(curtly)
			All right you can go.

	She nods to one of her security guards who stands
	inside the doorway. The security guard waits for the
	detainee to get out of his chair and then escorts him
	out of the office. This has been going on a long time.

	Riker paces around, tense and frustrated.

					ALEXANA
			If you want, I could become more
			persuasive.

	Riker refuses to even consider it.

					RIKER
			No.

	Alexana nods, accepting, if not totally agreeing with
	his decision.

	The security guard enters with the waiter who is
	nervous but defiant. Seats him. Alexana consults her
	wall screen computer.

					ALEXANA
			You're Katik Shaw, the waiter from
			the Lumar Cafe.
				(he nods)
			You witnessed both the explosion
			and the kidnapping.

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT THREE  31.

38   CONTINUED:

					KATIK
			I saw nothing.

	Riker's impatience is growing.

					ALEXANA
			We are aware of your ties with
			the Ansata... For all we know
			you planted the bomb yourself...
			Where have they taken her?

					KATIK
			I don't know what you're talking
			about.

					RIKER
			I've had enough of this.

	Before Alexana can respond, Riker places himself
	between her and the prisoner.

					RIKER
				(to Katik)
			I want you to take a message back
			to your people. Tell them the
			Federation is willing to negotiate
			for the release of Doctor Crusher.

					ALEXANA
			Riker... !

	Riker cuts her off.

					RIKER
			She's a Starfleet officer. That
			makes her my responsibility.

	Alexana's silence is a tacit agreement.

					RIKER
				(to Katik)
			Your side has demands, we're
			willing to listen to them. We
			want her back. It's as simple
			as that.

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT THREE  32.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

	Katik studies Riker trying to deceive whether there's
	any truth behind the officer's words. After a beat,
	Riker moves away.

					RIKER
				(continuing; to Alexana)
			I don't think it's necessary to
			detain this gentleman any longer.

	Katik looks over at Alexana, figures there's no way
	she'll let him go so easily. Alexana glances at Riker
	who is also waiting for her response. Finally she
	breaks the silence.

					ALEXANA
				(to Katik)
			Get out.

	Katik tries to hide his amazement. He hurries out of
	the room before she can change her mind.

					ALEXANA
			I should have him followed, but
			we'll try it your way.

					RIKER
			Is that what you want?

	She sits down at her desk. Suddenly she seems very
	weary.

					ALEXANA
			What I want is to go home. Back
			to my own country. To leave
			behind the roundups, the
			interrogations, the bodies lying
			in the street. To be able to walk
			without bodyguards, and not have
			to jump at every unexpected noise.
			That's what I want Riker.

	She leans back in her chair, angry.

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT THREE  33.

39   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is standing by Data who is working at Science
	One. Supernumeraries at Conn, Ops and Tactical.

					DATA
			The dimensional jump creates a
			subspace pressure modulation,
			Captain. By setting up a
			magnetosphere faint echogram that
			can monitor each of their
			movements, we may be able to
			collect enough data to trace their
			power source.

					PICARD
			Can you estimate the number of
			jumps it will take?

					DATA
			Dimensional shifting is such an
			unstable procedure that I cannot
			say.

	Picard acknowledges... as he starts to move away, Data
	continues, stops him.

					DATA
			Captain, I am finding it difficult
			to understand many aspects of
			Ansata conduct. Much of their
			behavioral norm would be defined
			by my program as unnecessary and
			unacceptable.

					PICARD
			And by my... "program" as well,
			Data.

					DATA
			But, if that is so, Captain, why
			are their methods often
			successful?
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT THREE  34.

39   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
				(off Picard's reaction)
			I have been reviewing the history
			of armed rebellion and it appears
			that terrorism is an effective
			way to promote political change.

					PICARD
			I have never subscribed to the
			theory that political power flows
			from the barrel of a gun, Data...

					DATA
			In most instances, you would be
			correct. But there are numerous
			examples where it was
			successful... the independence
			of the Mexican State from Spain,
			the Irish Unification of 2024,
			the Kenzie Rebellion...

					PICARD
			Yes, I'm aware of them...

					DATA
			Then, would it be accurate to say
			that terrorism is acceptable when
			the options for peaceful
			settlement have been foreclosed?

					PICARD
			Data, we cannot condone violence.

					DATA
			Even in response to violence?

	Picard looks at him.

					PICARD
			These are questions that mankind
			has been struggling with since
			creation. I am afraid your
			confusion, Data... is only human.

	On Data's reaction...

40   INT. CAVERN

	Finn is sketching again... studying Beverly as she
	works among the patients...

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT THREE  35.

40   CONTINUED:

	The FLASH (O.S.)... Finn turns to see the waiter
	coming toward him as the terrorist boy comes over and
	takes his shoulder harness from him...

					WAITER
			Everyone is being rounded up.

	He glances at Beverly who looks back curiously...

					FINN
			Because of her?

					WAITER
				(acknowledges)
			The Federation wants to negotiate
			her release...

					FINN
			... while they arrange for the
			Rutian police to fill up the
			detention cells...

					WAITER
				(nods in agreement)
			A Starfleet officer is working
			with the director. He wants a
			meeting with you.

					FINN
			I'm sure he does.

	He shakes his head... looks at Beverly... looks at the
	sketch in his hand...

41   THE SKETCH

	is of Beverly...

42   FINN

	acknowledges away the waiter, moves toward her...

					FINN
			Your Federation colleagues have
			engineered mass arrests to
			pressure me into releasing you.

					BEVERLY
			I'm sure you've misunderstood...

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/8/89 - ACT THREE  36.

42   CONTINUED:

					FINN
			They are working with the police.
			He's seen it with his own eyes.

					BEVERLY
			All they want is to get me back
			safely.

					FINN
			I'm not going to release you.

	And he looks at her and perhaps there is a sexual
	tension here.

					FINN
			I need you here.

					BEVERLY
			To find a way to reverse the
			effects of the dimensional
			shift... ? I can do that right
			now. Stop using it.
				(beat, vulnerable)
			Finn, I have a life, a son who
			needs me.

					FINN
			He is on the ship?

	She nods. Finn looks uncomfortably down... and then
	back again with guilty eyes...

					FINN
			I am sorry he is on the ship.

	She realizes what he's thinking --

					BEVERLY
			No...

					FINN
				(no choice)
			They have joined forces with the
			Rutians against us...

					BEVERLY
			We are not your enemy...

					FINN
			They are more valuable to me than
			an enemy.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/3/89 - ACT THREE     37.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					FINN (Cont'd)
			For seventy years we've been
			shouting, and no one's heard us.
			Destroy the Federation flagship...
			someone will listen.

	He starts away. Beverly rushes after him...

					BEVERLY
			Please...

					FINN
			They are the ones who interfered.
			They brought medical supplies.
			They organized mass arrests. They
			are killing your son, not me.

					BEVERLY
			Please, don't do this, Finn. I'll
			do anything you ask.

	He studies her a moment, contemplating all the things
	he could ask of her.

					FINN
			I had a son, too. He was thirteen
			when he died in detention.

	And he moves away. On her reaction...

43   INT. CORRIDOR - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Two crewpersons walking down the corridor. The SOUND
	of the inter-dimensional transporter, and an armed
	Ansata terrorist APPEARS. She opens fire, and one
	crewperson goes down... she turns and runs...

44   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Troi at Command. Wesley at Science One.
	Worf at Tactical. Data at Ops. Supernumerary at Conn.

					WORF
			Intruder alert deck twelve...

	Almost simultaneously...

					WESLEY
			I've got a subspace reflection.
			It's a dimensional shift...

     STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - 11/3/89 - ACT THREE     38.

44   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Red Alert. Sound general
			quarters.

	The red alert begins to SOUND.

45   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi is in his little side office. Red Alert is
	sounding. Geordi leaps to his feet, and starts moving
	toward Engineering proper. A couple of techs in
	coveralls pause in their work on the main warp drive,
	and also react to the red alert.

	The SOUND, and a terrorist APPEARS on the upper
	catwalk, and another APPEARS on the lower level by the
	techs.

					GEORDI
			Security to Engineering.

	The terrorist on the lower level fires, and kills a
	tech. The terrorist then spins around and fires at
	Geordi who dives for cover. The other techs run out...

46   EXT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Intruders in Engineering...

					DATA
			Casualties reported on deck
			twelve. Sickbay is responding.

					PICARD
			Seal off all decks... lock on
			transporters to intruder signals.

					ENGINEER'S COM VOICE
			Intruder signals unstable,
			Captain, I cannot lock on...

					DATA
			They are moving inter-dimensionally...
			neither the
			transporters nor forcefields will
			be able to contain them, sir.

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT THREE  39.

47   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	The man on the upper level tosses down a satchel
	charge. The second terrorist slaps it on the side of
	the warp chamber. It clings like a limpet, and the
	band on the edge LIGHTS. It is PULSING and emitting a
	BEEP in a climbing cadenza. The gunmen VANISH, and
	Geordi charges back into Engineering.

48   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Explosive charge on the main warp
			chamber...

					PICARD
			Transporter room three, lock on
			the explosive device and energize.

					ENGINEER'S COM VOICE
			It's scrambling the sensors,
			Captain... I can't pinpoint it.

					PICARD
			Begin emergency evacuation...
			prepare for saucer separation...
			Mister La Forge, can you remove
			the charge from the engine core...

49   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

					GEORDI
			Stand by... I'm trying...

	He grabs the charge on the engine core, and yanks. It
	doesn't budge.

					GEORDI
			They've got it locked on
			somehow... hold on...

	Frenziedly he snatches a tool from a console, and
	surgically removes the charge with the laser. It drops
	into his hand. He moves quickly across the room to get
	it away from the engine core... on the move --

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT THREE  40.

49   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Got it. Transporter Room, stand
			by to lock on my signal and
			transport two kilometers off the
			starboard nacelle.

50   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					TROI
				(reacts)
			His signal... ?

	Picard motions for her to be calm, Geordi knows what
	he's doing...

51   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi yanks off his communicator. He slaps it onto
	the device as he pushes it out of Engineering... and
	ducks back for cover... The sound of the bomb has
	become an almost frenzied SCREAM.

					GEORDI
			Transporter Room, now...

52   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The bomb MATERIALIZES and EXPLODES.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. The tension is palpable. Picard is on his
	feet.

					PICARD
			Commander La Forge. Report.

54   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi leans against the wall, and touches a companel.

					GEORDI
			Transport complete...

  STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT THREE  41.

54   CONTINUED:

	He moves to his fallen colleague..

					GEORDI
			I have a man down.

55   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					WESLEY
			More subspace reflections...

	Picard, his concentration broken by Wesley sudden
	exclamation, looks back.

					PICARD
			Can you calibrate their
			destination?

					WESLEY
			No, sir, the readings are --

	The SOUND, the LIGHT and Finn and another terrorist
	APPEAR. They spray a few shots around the bridge...
	one hits Data's console which explodes in his face,
	he tries to see, attempting to keep the ship
	operational... other consoles explode... Troi and
	Wesley and other supernumeraries dive for cover...

					TROI
				(during action)
			Transporter Room. Code one
			evacuation: Picard.
				(no acknowledgment)
			Transporter Room...

	As Worf goes for his phaser and stuns the second
	terrorist... who groans and hits his shoulder pad as
	he goes down and VANISHES... at the same time, Finn
	wounds Worf... and turns to see

56   ANGLE - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	moving at him... the captain gets in a good hard lick
	before Finn grabs him in a bearhug... a major struggle
	ensues as Data leaves his post, charging...

	Finn keys the dimensional device. Finn and Picard
	VANISH as Data's hands close on nothing.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FOUR   42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

57   INT. CAVERN

	Picard is led by two terrorists into the alcove... as
	Beverly looks up and their eyes meet...

58   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker stands at command, and bleakly surveys the
	bridge. Alexana and Troi are at his side. Geordi is
	at Engineering, and Wesley and Data look on from
	Science One. Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops.

					TROI
			Lieutenant Worf is recovering in
			Sickbay. The wound was not
			severe.

					RIKER
			Dead and injured?

					TROI
			Three dead, four wounded.

					GEORDI
			Another millisecond, and there
			would have been a big dust cloud
			orbiting Rutia instead of the
			Enterprise.

	Riker surveys the damage... feels the responsibility.

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FOUR   43.

58   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Why. I just asked if they would
			talk...

					ALEXANA
			You have your answer, Riker.

	She gives him a sympathetic look -- we've all got to
	learn the hard way. The anger, the determination grows
	in his eyes.

					WESLEY
			Sir, the next time the Ansata use
			the dimensional jump we should
			be able to get a fix on their
			power source.

	Riker nods, impatient to move into action.

59   INT. CAVERN

	Picard is seated on the camp bed. His hands have been
	cuffed behind his back. Beverly is tending his
	battered face. Picard is stunned... impossible to
	believe all this... reliving the nightmare for her...

					PICARD
			Worf went down... I don't know
			if he's alive or dead... there
			were other casualties...

					BEVERLY
			Was... Wes... on the bridge...

	He looks at her, sorry he hadn't thought to anticipate
	a mother's fears...

					PICARD
			Yes...

	Her look asks if he's all right... he has no way to
	answer her...

					PICARD
			He took cover... I didn't see any
			more than that...
				(beat)
			Are you all right?

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FOUR   44.

59   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			They needed a doctor.

					PICARD
			Side effects of their transport?

					BEVERLY
			Yes...

	She looks at him... how did you know?

					PICARD
			We're getting closer to tracing
			their movements... actually, it
			was Wesley who put us onto this
			dimensional jumping of theirs...

	Their eyes meet...

					PICARD
			He's been extraordinary throughout
			this. He'll make a fine officer,
			Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			He's had good role models...

	An intimate beat.

					BEVERLY
			I'm sorry.
				(off his look)
			If I'd just returned to the
			ship...

					PICARD
				(shakes his head)
			I could have had you beamed up.

					BEVERLY
				(reacts)
			You wouldn't dare.

					PICARD
				(reacts back)
			I would and I should have.

	And this plays extremely casually, low key -- quick
	repartee, out of left field for this time and place...

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FOUR   45.

59   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Without my permission...

					PICARD
			If you won't follow orders...

					BEVERLY
			If you give reasonable orders,
			I'll obey reasonable orders...

					PICARD
			Doctor, I will be the judge of
			reason when it comes to my
			orders...

	He stops. They look at each other with affection.
	It's not comfortable for Picard... he begins to look
	around at his surroundings.

					BEVERLY
			There aren't any exits to the
			surface.

					PICARD
			Then the only way out is by
			transporter or the dimensional
			jump.

					BEVERLY
			A mode of travel I'd encourage
			you to avoid. It's killing them.

					PICARD
			They're mad.

	She doesn't answer right away.

					BEVERLY
			I don't know any more. The
			difference between a madman and
			a committed man willing to die
			for a cause... it's begun to blur
			over the last couple days...

   STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FOUR   46.

59   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(concerned)
			Beverly, I don't have to warn you
			about the psychological impact
			of being a hostage...

					BEVERLY
			I know. I understand that. But
			their leader, Finn, he's not what
			you'd expect...

					PICARD
			No, he's certainly not what I'd
			expect. Without cause or reason,
			his little band of outlaws has
			attacked my ship...

					BEVERLY
			But he did have reasons... the
			medical supplies, the arrests...
			Jean-Luc, if we really examine
			our role in this...

					PICARD
			Beverly, you are arguing for a
			man who may have murdered your
			son.

	And she has to swallow hard and feel where she is and
	she cannot quite touch the ground and it scares the
	hell out of her.

					FINN'S VOICE
			I didn't kill your son...
			Beverly.

60   ANGLE

	to see Finn has entered... hands shoved into his
	pockets.

					FINN
			We were not able to destroy the
			ship. We had to settle for him...
				(to Picard)
			She wouldn't even tell me her
			name. How many days? I call her
			"Doctor." Are you hungry? Do you
			want something to eat?

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FOUR       47.

60   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You've made a grave
			miscalculation...

					FINN
			Oh?

					PICARD
			You've assaulted a Federation
			starship, killed and wounded
			members of her crew, kidnapped
			two officers... do you not expect
			a response?

					FINN
			On the contrary, I'm counting on
			it.

					PICARD
			You want Federation involvement?

					FINN
			Captain, there's a lot to admire
			in the Federation, but there's
			a hint of moral cowardice in your
			dealings with non-aligned planets.
			You do business with a government
			that's crushing us. And then you
			say you aren't involved. But of
			course you are. You just don't
			want to get dirty.

					PICARD
			You accuse us of cowardice while you
			plant bombs in shadows...

					FINN
			I've been fighting the only war
			I can against an intractable
			enemy. Now, I'm fighting a big
			war against a much more powerful
			adversary. Can't you see how that
			helps me?

					BEVERLY
			I'm afraid I don't.

					PICARD
			He has added a chair to the
			negotiating table.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FOUR      47A.

60   CONTINUED: (2)

					FINN
			You added the chair, Captain.
			I am simply forcing you to sit
			in it. The Federation will
			quickly tire of our little war...
			they will want you back... they
			will want to get as far away from
			Rutia as they can. And I will
			not make it easy. Eventually,
			the Federation will force the
			government to make concessions.
			And then a few more. And then a
			few more.
				(sardonic)
			Until we can finally reach an
			honorable agreement that saves face
			for all sides.
				(beat)
			Except we win.

	And Picard studies him... and realizes his scenario is
	very sound. And this is said leader to leader --

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FOUR       48.

60   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			You understand I will not
			cooperate in any way...

					FINN
			You have already cooperated,
			Captain... just by coming here.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FOUR       49.

61   INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	Troi is on her way to her quarters when suddenly there
	is a SOUND, LIGHT, and Finn appears (O.S.). As Troi
	reacts, Finn lifts a hand, recovering a beat from the
	pain.

					FINN
			I'm not here to hurt you. Just
			hear what I have to say.

	Troi nods, forcing herself to remain calm. After a
	beat, Red Alert SOUNDS... they know he's there...

					FINN
			Your people are safe. How long
			they stay that way depends on you.
			We demand an embargo and trade
			sanctions levied against Rutia.
			The Federation will blockade the
			planet... allow no ships in or
			out. This will continue until
			the government of Rutia consents
			to talks mediated by a Federation
			counsel. You have twelve hours
			to make your decision.

	As two security men round the bend, Finn VANISHES.

62   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Wesley and Data check their readings at Science One.
	Then Wesley turns to Riker and Alexana who are at
	Command.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/3/89 - ACT FOUR       50.

62   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(grim faced)
			Got it.

	That's just what Riker was hoping to hear. Off his
	expression, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FOUR       51.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

63   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

64   OMITTED

65   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Wesley, Data, Riker and Alexana are gathered about
	Science One.

					WESLEY
			We've pinpointed the Ansata base
			some three hundred kilometers from
			the city, on the southern tip of
			the continent.

					DATA
			Sensors indicate it is located
			thirty meters below ground,
			implying a cave or cavern-like
			dwelling.

					RIKER
			Any passages leading to the
			surface?

					DATA
			Our readings show no evidence of
			any, Commander.

					RIKER
			Then whatever light they have must
			be artificially generated.

					ALEXANA
			If we can shut it down, you could
			use the confusion to find your
			people.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FIVE       52.

65   CONTINUED:

	Worf ENTERS from the aft turbolift. He looks drawn
	but determined as he approaches Riker.

					WORF
			Request permission to join the
			rescue party, sir.
				(a beat)
			I owe it to the captain.

	Riker knows how much this means to Worf. The Klingon's
	intensity is almost palpable.

					RIKER
			Permission granted.

	Worf's condition has just improved a hundred percent.
	Riker looks over at Alexana. It's time. Alexana
	nods. She's ready.

					RIKER
			Mister Data... You have the
			bridge.

	Riker and Alexana head toward the turbolift.

					WESLEY
			Commander Riker?

	Riker turns.

					WESLEY
				(continuing; summing
				 it up for all)
			Good luck.

	Riker is all too aware of the boy's concerns.

					RIKER
			We'll bring them home, Wes.

	They enter the turbolift.

									CUT TO:

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FIVE       53.

65A  INT. CAVERN

	Finn walks over as Beverly treats the wounded...
	he's carrying his sketch pad.

					FINN
			You're glad to see your captain...

					BEVERLY
			Yes.

	Beat. He looks at her... almost a jealous look.

					FINN
			I may have to kill him.

	She just freezes...

					FINN
			I just wanted to warn you.

					BEVERLY
			Finn, he can help you... he is
			very influential...

					FINN
			He will not help us...

					BEVERLY
			If you could convince him that
			your cause is...

					FINN
			You could convince him perhaps.
			Not I.

	At her weakest...

					BEVERLY
			I've talked to him. I'll...
			try...

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FIVE       54.

65A  CONTINUED:

					FINN
				(shrugs)
			If our places were reversed, I
			would expect to die...

	And that statement is an error of judgement by Finn.
	Right here Beverly begins to regain some of her
	power... because she knows exactly what the
	circumstance would be like if the places were
	reversed...

					BEVERLY
				(a beat)
			Your places would never be
			reversed. He wouldn't forcibly
			abduct you... or play games with
			your life. He would treat you with
			respect...

					FINN
			I have treated you with
			respect...

					BEVERLY
			You've scared the hell out of me,
			Finn.
				(he reacts)
			You've controlled me through
			fear... just like you've tried
			to control this whole continent.

					FINN
			You haven't tasted real fear yet,
			Doctor...

					BEVERLY
			Is that the best you can do? Is
			fear the only weapon you have...

					FINN
				(beat, thinks)
			No, but it's a good one.

	A beat. He's pleased with his response.

					BEVERLY
			You know what scares me the most,
			Finn? It scares me to think that
			you might win this fight and gain
			real power.

	That hurts him. She begins to leave.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FIVE       55.

65A  CONTINUED: (2)

					FINN
			Doctor... I don't want you to fear
			me.

	Without words to express his feelings, he gives her his
	pad... and walks away... she opens it to see her face
	sketched on a number of pages... on her reaction...

66   INT. CAVERN

	A secluded area, somewhat shielded from the main camp.
	Riker, Worf and Alexana... and three policemen...
	begin to move quickly forward...

66A  ANGLE - TWO TERRORISTS

	standing by the entrance to the main cavern... Worf
	and one of the policemen move quickly up behind them...
	slap tiny hyposprays against their necks. There is
	a quiet HISS, and the rebels slump. Worf and the
	policeman quickly pull the unconscious rebels into
	cover.

	While this is occurring Riker crawls forward using all
	available cover, to get a look at the camp proper.

67   ANOTHER ANGLE

	The camp. People going about their business.

68   ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Riker scrambles back to his companions. Using hand
	signals he indicates where he believes the generator
	is located. Alexana nods, and draws her phaser. Leads
	her men into the darkness.

	Riker and Worf move back... they see --

68A  HIS POV - BEVERLY

	moving into the alcove...

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FIVE       56.

69   INT. THE ALCOVE

	Beverly returns...

					PICARD
			How dangerous would another ride
			through the inverter be to us?

					BEVERLY
			I'm not sure. But I don't want
			you to start thinking...

					PICARD
			It is our obligation to think of
			escape...

					BEVERLY
			He's prepared to kill you.

					PICARD
			A fine reason to escape...
				(beat)
			Do you think you've gained his
			confidence?

	She reacts, shows Picard the sketchbook... he reacts
	as he sees it.

					PICARD
			Indeed, you have... and a bit
			more... this might prove to be
			an advantage, Doctor...

					BEVERLY
				(interrupting)
			Jean-Luc, there are some things...
			I want to say... just in case we
			don't get out of this...

	And he looks at her and we can only speculate on what
	she might say... because suddenly the lights go. For
	an instant they are in total blackness then emergency
	back-up comes on. The cave is now heavily shadowed,
	and eerie in the red lit gloom.

					PICARD
			Have they found us... ?

69A  ANGLE ON - FINN (FORMERLY SCENE 71)

	He is looking about wildly. He seems to make a
	decision, and he starts running for the alcove.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FIVE       57.

70   ANOTHER ANGLE - RIKER AND WORF

	Moving swiftly through the darkness. They are seen
	by a pair of terrorists and must overpower them on
	their way to the rescue... quietly, quickly... they
	take them down...

70A  WEAPONS CACHE

	Several terrorists run to get access to their phaser
	rifles... but as they do, Rutian police move out and
	cover them...

71   OMITTED

72   ANGLE ON - ALEXANA

	She spots Finn. She moves after him...

73   ANGLE ON - THE ALCOVE

	Finn ENTERS. Finn raises a phaser at Picard.

					BEVERLY
			Finn...

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FIVE       58.

73A  ANGLE - ALEXANA (OPTICAL)

	At the mouth of the alcove... FIRES her phaser and
	Finn goes down... Riker and Worf arrive, move to
	Picard... the terrorists are all covered... Worf frees
	the captain from his cuffs...

73B  BEVERLY

	moves to Finn's body, checks his vital signs.

					BEVERLY
			He's dead.

73C  INT. CAVERN - OUTSIDE THE ALCOVE

	As they come out. Riker exchanges a look with Alexana.
	And he is not harsh in this because he has shared her
	frustration, but still --

					RIKER
			You didn't have to kill him.

					ALEXANA
			As a prisoner he would have been
			a focus for violence as his
			followers tried to free him.
			Now, he's a martyr, but the death
			toll may be lower -- at least in
			the short term.
				(beat)
			An imperfect solution for an
			imperfect world.

					WORF
			Captain...

	They turn to see...

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/7/89 - ACT FIVE       59.

73D  OMITTED

73E  THE TWELVE YEAR OLD TERRORIST BOY

	standing there, holding a phaser rifle pointed at
	Alexana... hate burning in his eyes. A long beat.

73F  ANGLE - BEVERLY

	turns to the boy, she implores him with her eyes to
	give her the gun...

					BEVERLY
			No more killing.

	He finally, slowly gives up the gun... and Rutians rush
	him and take him away.

					ALEXANA
			Already another one to take his
			place... it never ends.

					RIKER
				(not so sure)
			He could have killed you. He
			didn't. Maybe the end begins with
			one boy putting down a gun.

	Off her look.

74
thru	OMITTED
76

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	C.U. on Wesley at Conn. Anxiously waiting.

78   NEW ANGLE

	to include Data at Command. Troi and Geordi nearby.
	Supernumeraries at all other posts.

	The turbolift doors open and in come Picard and
	Beverly, followed by Riker and Worf.

	Wesley and Beverly share a long, loving smile across
	the room. He hurries over. A tight hug.

					BEVERLY
			I hear I owe my rescue to you.

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/6/89 - ACT FIVE      59A.

78   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			I was just part of the team.
				(a real kid)
			It's good to have you back.
				(smiling at Picard)
			Both of you. Sir.

	Picard glances around the bridge... it's good to be
	back.

					PICARD
				(a beat)
			Take us out of orbit, Mister
			Crusher.

	Then noticing mother and son are not quite ready to let
	go of one another.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			At your convenience.

	On our reunited crew...

       STAR TREK: "The High Ground" - REV. 11/5/89 - ACT FIVE       60.

78A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As it leaves orbit, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Deja Q" 
                          #40273-161 
                              
                          Written by 
                         Richard Danus 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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                          FINAL DRAFT
 
                       NOVEMBER 14, 1989
 

             STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Deja Q" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             Q
                RIKER              Q2
                DATA               DOCTOR GARIN
                BEVERLY            SCIENTIST
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                                   Non-Speaking
                GUINAN               TECHNICIANS

                ENGINEER'S VOICE   

                Non-Speaking       
                  SECURITY GUARDS    
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    

             STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Deja Q" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              ENGINEERING              SHUTTLCRAFT
              CORRIDOR
              DETENTION CELL
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              TEN FORWARD
              TURBOLIFT
          
            SHUTTLECRAFT

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Deja Q" 
                               
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                  BRE'EL             bree-EL
                  CALAMARAIN         kal-ah-mah-REIGN
                  DELTIVED           DEL-tih-ved

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - TEASER        1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                           "Deja Q"                                
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship orbits Bre'el, a small, verdant planet orbited
	by a single moon, irregularly shaped.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43539.1.
			We have moved into orbit around
			Bre'el Four to investigate a
			potentially catastrophic threat
			to the population from a
			descending asteroidal moon...

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	To include MAIN VIEWER. PICARD, TROI and RIKER in the
	Command Chairs. DATA and WORF at their stations.
	SUPERNUMERARY at Conn. On the Main Viewer is DOCTOR
	GARIN, a middle-aged man. He is obviously very
	troubled. Another SCIENTIST is at his side. In the
	b.g. various TECHNICIANS check monitors. It has the
	look of controlled chaos that fills a hurricane center
	during a big storm.

					DATA
			The satellite's trajectory
			continues to deteriorate,
			Captain... This orbit will bring
			it to within five hundred
			kilometers of the planet's
			surface.

					GARIN
			We're predicting the atmospheric
			drag will bring it down on the
			next orbit.

					SCIENTIST
			Have you been able to find any
			explanation for this?

					DATA
			No, Doctor... it is a most unusual
			phenomenon.

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - TEASER        1A.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Won't the moon disintegrate prior
			to impact?

					SCIENTIST
			No, it has a ferrous crystaline
			structure and will be able to
			withstand tidal forces, Captain...

					RIKER
			Couldn't we just blow it into
			harmless chunks?

					DATA
			The total mass of the moon would
			remain the same, Commander. And
			the impact of thousands of
			fragments would spread destruction
			over an even wider area.

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/16/89 - TEASER        2.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			How long before impact...

					DATA
			Twenty-nine hours... projected
			somewhere on the western
			continent. It would destroy an
			area eight hundred kilometers in
			radius.

					SCIENTIST
			That damage would be
			insignificant, Captain, compared
			to the seismic repercussions...
			massive landquakes, and
			tsunami...

					GARIN
			The force would raise a cloud of
			dust around the planet, leading
			to a significant temperature
			reduction. We could be looking
			at our own ice age.

					PICARD
				(keying insignia)
			Commander La Forge, is there any
			way the Enterprise might be able
			to coax this satellite back where
			it belongs... ?

									INTERCUT:

3    INT. ENGINEERING

	GEORDI's at a console. SUPERNUMERARIES at various
	positions. The matter/anti-matter blender bubbling with
	power.

					GEORDI
			We'd need to apply a delta-vee
			of at least four kilometers per
			second. Even with warp power to
			the tractor beam, it would mean
			exceeding recommended impulse
			engine output by at least
			forty-seven percent. It'd be like
			an ant pushing a tricycle... a
			slim chance at best...

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - TEASER        3.

3    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			Given a choice between slim and
			none, I'll take slim any day...

					PICARD
			Make it so.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant Worf, signal all ships
			in this sector to rendezvous and
			join us in relief efforts.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Main Viewer)
			We'll keep you informed of our
			progress. Picard out.

4
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8

9    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The tractor beam flares out of the ship and grabs onto
	the small moon. The warp engines flare brighter as we
	apply power. The ship is trying to "plow" the moon
	into a higher orbit.

10   INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before. Picard and Riker looking at the viewer.
	The tractor beam holds the small moon. The moon does
	not move.

	Picard gets up and walks closer to the viewer.

					RIKER
			Can you give us any more,
			Geordi... ?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Not without burning out the
			tractor beam emitter... the
			circuits are already beyond their
			thermal limit.

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - TEASER        4.

10   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Delta-vee is ninety-two meters per
			second. The mass is too great.
			We are having an effect but it
			is negligible.

	In the background, a strange noise... it begins low...
	more like a million voices than a million machines...

					RIKER
			What is that...

					DATA
			Unable to identify source...

	It gets louder...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Impulse engines passing saftey
			limits. We're seconds from
			automatic shutdown.

					PICARD
			Reduce engines... tractor beam
			off...

	The sound continues to grow... and seems to surround
	the ship... they react... almost deafening now...

					RIKER
			Worf, what the hell do the sensors
			show... ?

					WORF
			The sound is not registering,
			Commander...

	The sound swirling inside and all around... ends with
	a slight POP. Q APPEARS, naked, suspended above
	everyone, as though held by an invisible puppet.

					Q
			Red Alert.

					PICARD
			Q.

	And Q promptly crashes to the floor. On reactions...

11
thru	OMITTED
16
									FADE OUT.

					END TEASER

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/21/89 - ACT ONE        5.

					ACT ONE

	FADE IN:

17   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As it orbits Bre'el, maintaining its distance to the
	moon, Klyo.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			are no closer to finding a
			solution to the deteriorating
			orbit of the Bre'el Four moon...
			but with the arrival of Q, we now
			have a good idea of the cause.

18   INT. BRIDGE

	Starting with Q putting on his jump suit...

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			We couldn't drive the tractor
			emitters hard enough, Captain...

	Panning to find Picard is getting a debriefing on the
	failed moon attempt from Geordi...

					GEORDI
			The beam was flexing, and it was
			impossible to transfer enough
			kinetic energy to the moon...

					PICARD
			Our options?

					GEORDI
			We did everything by the book and
			a little extra... we need more
			time or more power and we're short
			on both. I'll take a look and see
			if there are any rules I haven't
			broken.

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT ONE       5A.

18   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Keep me advised.

	Geordi EXITS. Picard turns toward Q with loathing
	in his eyes...

					RIKER
			We know you're behind this, Q...

					Q
				(re: the jumpsuit)
			It's not at all my best color...
			Behind what... what are you
			blathering about, Riker...

	Picard moves to confront him...

					PICARD
			What kind of twisted pleasure does
			it give you to bring terror into
			their lives... ?

					Q
			What? Whose lives?

					PICARD
			The millions of people down there
			who are watching as their moon
			falls out of the sky...

					Q
			I haven't the vaguest idea what
			you're talking about... and I have
			a much more serious problem...
			I am no longer a member of the
			continuum. My superiors have
			decided to punish me.

	Picard frowns... refusing to participate with this
	game of Q's...

					PICARD
			And punish us as well, it seems...

	He ignores Q, moves away...

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT ONE        6.

18   CONTINUED: (2)

					Q
			They said I've spread too much
			chaos through the universe and
			they have stripped me of all my
			powers.

	They look at him with disbelieving eyes. Off their
	reaction --

					Q
			You do not believe me... ? Would
			I humiliate myself like this?

					RIKER
			If it served your purposes, yes.

					Q
			It is the truth. I stand before
			you, defrocked. I'm condemned
			to be a member of this lowest of
			species. A normal, imperfect,
			lumpen human being.

					TROI
			Turning you into a human was part
			of their punishment... ?

					Q
			No, it was my request. I could
			have chosen to exist as a
			Markoffian fire lizard or a
			Belzoidian flea, anything I
			wished... so long as it was
			mortal, but I only had a fraction
			of a second to mull and I chose...
			"this"... and asked them to bring
			me here...

					TROI
			Why?

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT ONE        7.

18   CONTINUED: (3)

					Q
				(moving to Picard)
			Because in all the universe you
			are the closest thing I have to
			a friend, Jean-Luc.

	Q smiles to Picard... Picard's look says it all. Data
	aims a tricorder at Q.

					DATA
			He is reading as fully human.

					Q
				(looks around the
				 bridge)
			Is there an echo in here?

					TROI
			I'm even sensing an emotional
			presence in him. I would
			normally describe it as being
			terrified.

					Q
			How rude.

	Enough of this... Picard rises, moves back into the
	fray.

					PICARD
			Q, what is it you want...

					Q
			Your compassion...
				(a beat, off Picard's
				 look)
			All right... Sanctuary on your
			ship... dreary as that may sound
			to both of us...

					PICARD
			Return the moon to its orbit.

					Q
			I have no powers. Q the ordinary.

					PICARD
			Q, the liar. Q, the misanthrope.

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT ONE       7A.

18   CONTINUED: (4)

					Q
			Q, the miserable. Q, the
			desperate. What must I do to
			convince you people...

					WORF
			Die.

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT ONE        8.

18   CONTINUED: (5)

					Q
			Very clever, Worf. Eat any good
			books lately?

					PICARD
			Fine. You wish to be treated as
			a human?

					Q
			Absolutely.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, throw him in the
			brig.

					WORF
			Delighted, Captain.

					Q
			Jean-Luc... you can't do this...

	Worf moves to him...

					WORF
			You will walk or I will carry you.

					Q
			Given the options -- I'll walk.

	As they EXIT...

					Q
				(to Picard)
			You've disappointed me, Jean-
			Luc... I'm very disa...

	And Worf closes the turbolift doors... Riker and Picard
	exchange a glance.

18A  INT. TURBOLIFT (FORMERLY SCENE 19)

	Worf and Q.

					Q
			It was a mistake... I never should
			have picked human... I knew it
			the minute I said it.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT ONE          9.

18A  CONTINUED:

					Q (Cont'd)
			To think of the future in this
			shell... forced to cover myself
			with fabric because of outdated
			human morality, to say nothing
			of being too hot or too cold,
			growing feeble as the years pass,
			losing my hair, catching a
			disease, being ticklish, sneezing,
			having an itch, a pimple, bad
			breath, having to bathe...

					WORF
				(acknowledges)
			Too bad.

19   INT. CORRIDOR (FORMERLY SCENE 20)

	Q and Worf exit the turbolift and walk down the
	corridor.

					Q
			"Klingon"... I should have said
			"Klingon". In my heart, I am a
			Klingon, Worf... So you understand
			I could never survive in
			confinement...
			The universe has been my back
			yard... this is cruel and unusual
			punishment. As a fellow Klingon,
			if you would speak to the captain
			on my behalf, I would be eternally
			grateful... which doesn't mean
			as much as it used to, I admit.

19A  INT. DETENTION CELL (OPTICAL)

					WORF
			Be quiet or disappear back where
			you came from.

	Worf ushers him in.

					Q
			I can't disappear any more than
			you can win a beauty contest.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT ONE          10.

19A  CONTINUED:

					Q (Cont'd)
			If I ask a very simple question,
			do you think you can grasp it
			without troubling your intellect
			too much... ready? If I still
			had powers, would I permit you
			to lock me away?

					WORF
			You have fooled us too often, Q.

					Q
			Perspicacity incarnate. Please
			don't feel compelled to tell me
			the story of "the boy who cried
			Worf"?

					WORF
			Computer, activate forcefield.

	The room is now divided by a rim of lights. Q tests
	the force field. We see the EFFECT. Worf leaves. A
	security guard holds position...

					Q
				(yelling at Worf)
			I demand to be let out of here,
			do you hear me? You will
			deactivate this cell immediately.
				(no answer)
			"Romulan". I should have said
			"Romulan", you Klingon goat!

	And he sits down in frustration.

20   OMITTED

21   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Riker seated at the desk.

					PICARD
			The question is -- what sort of
			jaded game is he playing this
			time?

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT ONE       11.

21   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Maybe he just wants a big laugh.
			He'll take Bre'el Four to the edge
			of disaster, then pull the moon
			back.

					PICARD
				(thoughtful)
			Or he may have nothing to do with
			it at all.

					RIKER
			Do you honestly believe Q is
			telling the truth?

					PICARD
			Oh, I agree that is highly
			unlikely. But we have to proceed
			with our current dilemma as though
			Q is powerless to prevent it,
			don't we?

					RIKER
			As he sits, and watches us
			struggle...

					PICARD
			I don't see much choice.
				(speaking to com)
			Mister Worf, hail the Bre'el Four
			science station...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			They're standing by, Captain...

	Picard turns on his monitor to reveal Garin and the
	Scientist.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry to report that our first
			attempt to restore the moon to
			its proper orbit has failed.

					GARIN
			We have less than twenty-five
			hours before impact...

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT ONE       11A.

21   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Our chief engineer is working on
			ways to reinforce our tractor beam.

					PICARD
			There is hope... but if you have
			an evacuation plan...

					GARIN
			We have already started moving
			people from the coastal areas of
			the western continent...

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			We will make another attempt
			shortly... Picard out.

	He turns off the monitor...

					RIKER
			I gotta tell you Geordi is not
			optimistic...

	Suddenly, the room begins to glow... Picard and Riker
	exchange glances and head for the door.

					PICARD
			What the devil... ?

	As they exit...

22   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	the EFFECT continues... Picard and Riker ENTER from the
	Ready Room... Data and supernumeraries are reacting.

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT ONE       12.

22   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Data... ?

					DATA
			Sensors are showing broad band
			emissions... including Berthold
			rays...

					RIKER
			Lethal?

					DATA
			No, Commander. Overall exposure
			is under seventy-five rems. Very
			low intensity. More like a soft
			medical scan... I would speculate
			that we are being probed...

					PICARD
			By whom?

					DATA
			The sensors cannot identify point
			of origin. It seems to be coming
			from all around us...

	Off their reactions...

22A  INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi reacts as the EFFECT rolls by...

22B  INT. DETENTION (OPTICAL)

	Q is asleep with a rather pleasant expression on his
	face as the EFFECT zips right through the forcefields
	holding him prisoner... As the probe penetrates the
	field there is an additional EFFECT. The probe finds
	him and lingers on his face... and as it suddenly zips
	away...

									FADE OUT.

					END ACT ONE

          STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT TWO          13.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

22C  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

23   INT. DETENTION (OPTICAL)

	Picard ENTERS... Q, lying on his bunk, opens an eye...

					Q
			Ah, you've come to apologize...
			how nice... no offense taken...
			all is forgiven...

	He rises.

					PICARD
			Enough. I want to know exactly
			what is going on, Q...

					Q
			But Jean-Luc, how can I know what
			is going on? I have been in this
			dungeon of yours, helpless and
			alone... bored to tears...

					PICARD
			We have a moon that is
			inexplicably falling out of
			orbit... and now the ship has been
			probed with Berthold radiation...

					Q
				(covering up some
				 concern)
			When? I wasn't aware of it.
				(off Picard's look)
			Truthfully, Jean-Luc. I have
			been entirely preoccupied by a
			most frightening experience of
			my own. A couple of hours ago,
			I started realizing this body was
			no longer functioning properly...
			I felt weak, the life oozing out
			of me... I could no longer
			stand... and then I lost
			consciousness...

          STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT TWO          14.

23   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You fell asleep...

					Q
			It's terrifying... how can you
			stand it day after day...

					PICARD
			One gets used to it...

					Q
			What other dangers are in store
			for me... I am totally unprepared
			for this... I need guidance...

	Picard frowns, getting nowhere.

					PICARD
			I am unwilling to play along, Q.
			If you must keep up the charade,
			you will do it alone...

	As he starts to leave...

					Q
			Jean-Luc... wait...

	He walks into the FORCEFIELD... bounces back...

					Q
			This is getting on my nerves...
			now that I have nerves...

	Picard pauses at the door...

					Q
			You have a moon with a
			deteriorating orbit... I've known
			moons across the universe... big
			ones, small ones... I'm an
			expert... I can help you with this
			one... if you let me out of here.

	Picard reacts.

					PICARD
			Q, we're dealing with millions
			of lives... if you have the power
			to...

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT TWO       15.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					Q
			I have no power... But I still
			have the knowledge... locked in
			this puny brain. You cannot
			afford to dismiss that advantage,
			can you?

	Picard must hold himself back... finally keys his
	insignia...

					PICARD
			Mister Data, please report to
			Detention Cell Three. Computer,
			remove the forcefield.
				(to Q)
			If this is what I must do to save
			those lives, I will.

	The field is removed. Q tentatively crosses past the
	barrier...

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			You will not be left alone for
			one moment while you are on this
			ship, Q. If you are human, which
			I seriously doubt, I suggest you
			work hard to earn our welcome.

					Q
			Oh, I'll earn your welcome. You
			only dislike me. There are others
			in the cosmos that truly despise
			me.

	Data ENTERS.

					PICARD
			You are hereby assigned to Q for
			the remainder of his stay...
			escort him to Mister La Forge in
			Engineering...

					Q
			Can I have a Starfleet uniform...

	That does not require an answer... Picard EXITS...
	Data studies Q.

					Q
			What are you looking at?

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/22/89 - ACT TWO       16.

23   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			I was considering the possibility
			that you are telling the truth...
			and really are human.

					Q
			It's the ghastly truth, Mister
			Data... I can now stub my toe with
			the best of them.

					DATA
				(recognizing)
			An irony.
				(off Q's reaction)
			It would mean you have achieved
			in disgrace what I have always
			aspired to be.

	A beat on Data, then...

23A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Q accompanying Data to Engineering.

					Q
			Humans are such commonplace little
			creatures. They roam the galaxy
			looking for something, and they
			don't even know what it is.

					DATA
			The human race has an enduring
			desire for knowledge, and for new
			opportunities to improve itself...

					Q
			There is certainly room for
			improvement. The truth is, Data,
			they are a minor species in the
			grand scheme. Not worth your
			envy...

					DATA
			Oh, I do not feel envy.

					Q
			Good.

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/22/89 - ACT TWO       16A.

23A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I feel nothing at all. That is
			part of my dilemma. I have the
			curiosity of the human... but there
			are some questions I will never be
			able to answer... what is it like to
			laugh or to cry or to experience
			any human emotion... ?

					Q
			Believe me, life's a lot simpler
			without feelings... a lot
			simpler...

	And as they proceed down the hall...

24   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Q is with Data and Geordi, bending over, studying data,
	photographs at the pool table...

					GEORDI
			The moon will hit its perigee in
			ten hours... we match its
			trajectory... increase emitter
			coolant rate so we can apply
			continuous warp-equivalent power
			nine to the tractor beam. We can
			keep pushing it for nearly seven
			hours and I think that might do
			it... but there's a problem...

					DATA
			The Enterprise will be dangerously
			close to the atmosphere.

					GEORDI
			That's the problem.

					Q
			This is incredible.

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT TWO       17.

24   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			You see something here, Q?

					Q
			I think I just hurt my back. I'm
			feeling pain. I don't think I
			like it. What's the right thing
			to say... "ow"?

					GEORDI
				(frustrated)
			Yeah...

					Q
			Ow. I don't think I can
			straighten up...

					DATA
				(keying insignia)
			Medical assistance to
			Engineering...

					GEORDI
			Q, I've got a few people down on
			Bre'el Four who are gonna be hurt
			if we don't...

					Q
				(interrupting)
			Yes, with your marvelous plan,
			you will not only tear the moon
			to pieces... but your precious
			ship as well.

					GEORDI
			You have a better idea... ?

					Q
			I would certainly begin by
			examining the cause and not the
			symptom.

					GEORDI
			We've done that, Q... and there's
			no way to determine...

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT TWO       18.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					Q
			This is obviously the result of
			a large celestial object passing
			through at near right angles to
			the plane of the star system...
			probably a black hole...

					DATA
			Can you recommend a way to counter
			the effect?

					Q
			Simple. Change the gravitational
			constant of the universe.

					GEORDI
				(reacts)
			What... ?

					Q
			Change the gravitational constant
			of the universe. And thereby
			alter the mass of the asteroid...

					GEORDI
			Redefine gravity. How am I
			supposed to do that?

					Q
			You just do it. Where is that
			doctor anyway... ?

					DATA
			Geordi is trying to say that
			changing the gravitational
			constant of the universe is beyond
			our capabilities.

					Q
			Oh. In that case, never mind.

	Beverly ENTERS from the Engineering turbolift.

					Q
			Ah, Doctor Crusher, Starfleet
			shipped you back into exile, I
			see...

					DATA
			Q says he has hurt his back...

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT TWO       19.

24   CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
				(disbelieving)
			Uh huh.

	Geordi's mind is working now... as Beverly examines
	Q's back, he goes to the computer, starts working on
	something...

					BEVERLY
			Well, I wouldn't believe it if
			I didn't see it with my own eyes,
			... and I still don't believe
			it... according to this, you have
			classic back trauma, muscle
			spasms...

					Q
			I've been under a lot of stress.
			Family problems...

					BEVERLY
			You won't get any sympathy from
			me. You've been a pain in our
			backside often enough...

					Q
			Your bedside manner is admirable,
			Doctor. I'm sure your patients
			recover quickly just to get away
			from you.

	She gives him a hypospray and he immediately feels
	better... at the computer --

					GEORDI
			You know, it might work...

	Data moves to Geordi...

					GEORDI
			We can't change the gravitational
			constant of the universe but if
			we wrap a low level warp field
			around that moon, we could reduce
			its gravitational constant...
			make it lighter so we can push
			it.

					Q
			Glad I could help.
				(reacts)
			Ow... I think.

          STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT TWO          20.

24   CONTINUED: (4)

					BEVERLY
			Now what?

					Q
			Something's wrong with my
			stomach...

					BEVERLY
			It hurts?

					Q
			It's making noise.

					BEVERLY
			Maybe you're hungry.

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28

29   INT. TEN FORWARD

	Q and Data ENTER...

					Q
			What do I ask for? I've never
			eaten before.

					DATA
			The choice of meal is determined
			by individual tastes.

					Q
			What do you like?

					DATA
			Although I do not require
			sustenance, I occasionally ingest
			a semi-organic nutrient suspension
			in a silicon-based liquid medium.

	They sit at the bar.

					Q
			Is it good?

					DATA
			It would be more accurate to
			say it is "good for me" as it
			lubricates my bio-functions.

          STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT TWO          21.

29   CONTINUED:

					Q
			It doesn't sound too appealing.
			What else is there?

					DATA
			A wide variety of items... the
			replicator can make anything you
			desire.

					Q
			How am I supposed to know what
			I desire?

					DATA
			I have observed that many food
			selections are influenced by the
			mood of the person ordering...

					Q
			I'm in a dreadful mood... get me
			something appropriate...

					DATA
				(considers)
			When Counselor Troi is in an
			unhappy mood, she often has
			something chocolate...

					Q
			Chocolate...

					DATA
			For example, a hot fudge sundae.
			I cannot speak from personal
			experience, but I have seen it
			often has a profound psychological
			impact.

	A waiter comes over.

					Q
			I'll have ten hot fudge sundaes.

	The waiter reacts.

					DATA
			I have never seen anyone eat ten.

					Q
			I'm in a really bad mood. And
			since I've never eaten before,
			I should be very hungry.

          STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT TWO          22.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

	The waiter shrugs and moves off. Q reacts as he sees
	--

29A  ANGLE - GUINAN

	down the bar, coming out from the back... she sees him,
	reacts... Q frowns...

					Q
				(sotto, to Data)
			This... is not a moment I've been
			looking forward to.

	She slowly comes over... with a controlled grin, a long
	beat as they look each other. Finally...

					GUINAN
			I heard you were drummed out of
			the continuum.

					Q
			I prefer to look at it as a
			significant career change.

					GUINAN
			Just one of the boys, huh?

					Q
			One of the boys with an IQ of
			two thousand and five.

					DATA
			The Captain and much of the crew
			are not yet convinced that he is
			truly human.

					GUINAN
			Is that right?

	Guinan never takes her eyes off Q as she casually picks
	up a fork from behind the counter... and sharply stabs
	Q's hand...

					Q
			AAAH...

					GUINAN
			He's human.

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT TWO       23.

29A  CONTINUED:

					Q
				(to Data)
			This is a dangerous creature.
			You have no idea... how could
			Picard allow her to join the crew
			and not me...

					GUINAN
			It must be frightening... totally
			defenseless... after being
			omnipotent all those centuries...

					Q
				(intimidated)
			I'm warning you... I still have
			friends in high places...

					GUINAN
			... terrorizing one race after
			another... teasing them like
			helpless animals... delighting
			at the fear of your victims...

					Q
				(sarcastic)
			From now on, I'll do missionary
			work...

					DATA
			That would be a very noble cause,
			Q.

					GUINAN
				(re: Data)
			You could learn a few things from
			this one.

					Q
			Sure, the robot who teaches the
			course in humanities.

					DATA
			I am an android, not a robot.

					Q
			I beg your pardon.

					GUINAN
			Get used to it, Q.

					Q
			What?

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT TWO       24.

29A  CONTINUED: (2)

					GUINAN
			Begging. You're a pitiful excuse
			for a human and the only way
			you're going to survive is by the
			charity of others.

	She moves down the bar.

	Two waiters bring Q's ten hot fudge sundaes... he's
	depressed, turns to Data, sighs --

					Q
			I'm not hungry.

	On Data's reaction...

30   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, supernumeraries.

					WORF
			Captain, sensors are picking up
			a cloud of energetic plasma...
			bearing three-four-one mark
			two-zero... range twelve kilometers
			and closing...

					PICARD
			On screen.

30A  ANGLE - INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	An amorphous mass, shapeless and changing.

					WORF
			Energy patterns are reading as
			highly organized...

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			A lifeform?

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, attempt to make
			contact...

					WORF
			Receiving a signal, sir... on
			speaker...

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT TWO       25.

30A  CONTINUED:

	Worf puts it on speaker... it sounds like a series of
	computer modem signals... hurts the ears...

					RIKER
			Computer, analysis of signal...

					COMPUTER
			Signal patterns indicate
			intelligence. Unable to derive
			necessary referants to establish
			translation matrix.

30B  INT. TEN FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	As people react to the cloud in view out the windows...
	Guinan reacts more than the others...

					GUINAN
			Calamarain...

	... and as she glances at Q who hasn't seen it yet...
	there is a shot of light from the cloud which shoots
	through the window... and immediately isolates Q...
	he yells... avoids them briefly... but they move after
	him... as Data reacts...

30C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					WORF
			We're being hit by a field of
			energetic tachyons... penetrating
			the hull... location... deck
			ten... forward...

					PICARD
			Red alert.

					RIKER
			Increase power to shields...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Increasing power by twenty
			percent...

					WORF
			No effect...

       STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT TWO       26.

30C  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Increasing to forty percent...

					WORF
			Still no effect...

30D  INT. TEN FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	The light EFFECT has wrapped up Q's legs as he
	scrambles helplessly to escape... Data tries to assist
	but the light EFFECT effectively blocks him off...

30E  INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi working feverishly...

					GEORDI
			Adjusting shield harmonics...
			Diverting power to the forward
			grids.

30EA	INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					WORF
			The added harmonics are blocking
			the tachyon field.

30F  INT. TEN FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	The light EFFECT is cut off... Q is freed... still
	terrified... rolling on the ground...

					Q
			HELP ME. SOMEBODY HELP ME...

	On Guinan's reaction...

					GUINAN
			How the mighty have fallen.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT THREE      27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

31   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Orbiting Bre'el. The plasma cloud is still ominously
	present.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			have sustained light damage from
			an attack by an alien species
			known as the Calamarain. They
			apparently have a grievance with
			Q... no doubt one of many
			lifeforms that do.

32   INT. BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, Troi are on the bridge.
	Q paces nervously. His rhetoric remains, but there
	is an underlying fear that we've never seen from him.

					Q
			The Calamarain are not very
			hospitable creatures. They exist
			as swirls of ionized gas.

					PICARD
			What did you do to them to
			motivate such a vengeance?

					Q
			Nothing bizarre. Nothing
			grotesque.

					RIKER
			You tormented them --

					Q
			A subjective term, Riker. One
			creature's torment, is another
			creature's delight. They simply
			have no sense of humor... a
			character flaw with which you can
			personally identify.

					RIKER
			I say we turn him over to them.


      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT THREE      27A.

32   CONTINUED:

					Q
			Oh, my mistake... you do have a
			sense of humor... a dreadful one.

					RIKER
			I'm serious.

	Picard is adding things up... realizing...

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT THREE      28.

32   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Of course. You knew this would
			happen, didn't you?

					Q
			I assure you one cannot anticipate
			the Calamarain, Picard... they're
			intelligent, yes... but
			undependable... very flighty...

					PICARD
			But you have so many enemies, Q,
			of various shapes and sizes...
			certainly you must have been
			concerned that once you became
			mortal... some of them might try
			to look you up...

					Q
			It occurred to me.

					PICARD
			With all your chatter about
			"friendship", the real reason
			you're here is for protection,
			isn't it?

					Q
			You're so bright, Jean-Luc. Yes,
			of course, you're correct. I know
			human beings. You are all sopping
			over with compassion and
			forgiveness. The human race can't
			wait to absolve almost any
			offense. It's an inherent
			weakness in the breed.

					PICARD
			What you call weakness, some of
			us would call strength.

					Q
			Call it what you want, Picard.
			I know you'll protect me even
			though I've tortured you now and
			again...

					RIKER
			Fighting off every species you've
			insulted would be a full time
			mission. And it's not the one
			I signed up for.

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT THREE      28A.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Indeed. Human or not, I want no
			part of you. We will deposit you
			at the first starbase. Let them
			deal with you...

					Q
			But I can be a valuable member
			of your team, Picard...

					PICARD
			As though you have the faintest
			notion about team-work or
			cooperation...

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT THREE      29.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

					Q
			I can learn. I'm human.

					PICARD
			Then I suggest you apply to
			Starfleet Academy...

					RIKER
			Don't use me as a reference.

					DATA
			He has provided important
			theoretical guidance for Geordi's
			analysis of the Bre'el satellite,
			Captain.

	Reactions. Surprise at Data speaking up on his behalf.

					TROI
			It seems you have an advocate,
			Q.

					DATA
			I am only stating a fact,
			Counselor.

	Picard reluctantly acknowledges that fact... keys his
	insignia...

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, your status?

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34
									INTERCUT:

35   INT. ENGINEERING

	At the console...

					GEORDI
			I've been putting together a
			program to extend the forward
			lobe of our warp field. The field
			coils are not designed to envelop
			such a large volume. But I'm
			attempting to modify their
			alignment parameters.

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT THREE      29A.

35   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Maintaining field integrity will
			be difficult, Geordi.

					GEORDI
			I think we can do it manually.
			The moon's reaching its perigee
			in fourteen minutes...

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT THREE      30.

36   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			Mister Data, escort Q to
			Engineering...
				(to Q)
			You will assist Mister La Forge.

	Data and Q EXIT.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, hail the Bre'el Four
			science station.

36A  INT. TURBOLIFT

	Data and Q... Q fuming...

					Q
			Picard really thinks I can't cut
			it on his starship... I can do
			anything his little trained
			minions can do.

					DATA
			I do not perceive that your skills
			are doubted, Q. I believe the
			captain is more concerned with
			your ability to interact
			successfully with... his "little
			trained minions".

	The turbolift opens... they EXIT...

36B  INT. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

	Leading to Engineering.

					DATA
			Human interpersonal relationships
			are most complex... your
			experiences may not have
			adequately prepared you.

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT THREE      31.

36B  CONTINUED:

					Q
			I don't want human interpersonal
			relationships. I just want to
			prove to Picard that I'm
			indispensable.

					DATA
			To function aboard a starship,
			or in any human activity, you will
			have to form relationships.

					Q
			Why does this have to be so
			hard...

					DATA
			Of more immediate importance is
			your ability to work within
			groups...

					Q
			I've never been any good in
			groups... it's difficult working
			in a group when you're
			omnipotent...

	Moving down the corridor toward Engineering...

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38

39   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Doctor Garin and the scientist are on the Main
	Viewer... Troi has left the bridge.

					GARIN
			The tides reached ten meters on
			the last orbit. They are already
			beginning to swell again. We have
			a lot of frightened people down
			here, Captain...

					PICARD
			Your moon has begun moving toward
			its perigee, Doctor... we are
			prepared to make our attempt...

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT THREE      31A.

39   CONTINUED:

					SCIENTIST
				(acknowledges)
			Our population has already taken
			shelter... but I'm afraid no
			shelter will be adequate if you
			fail... Especially for the
			people on the western continent.

					GARIN
			Whatever the results, we know
			you've done your best, Picard.
			It's appreciated.

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT THREE      32.

39   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I'll keep you advised, Doctor.
			Picard out.

					WORF
			Captain, sensors are reading
			increased energy output from the
			Calamarain...

39A  PICARD

	reacts...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			La Forge to bridge. The moon has
			reached its minimum orbital
			distance... it's time, Captain...

					RIKER
			We'll have to lower shields...

					PICARD
				(knowing the risks)
			Proceed.
				(beat)
			Mister Worf, keep a close eye on
			Q's friends out there...

					WORF
			Understood.

40   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi and supernumeraries are working the controls as
	Data and Q ENTER... Q, the "camp director"...

					Q
			Okay, everyone, here's what we're
			going to do...

	Geordi reacts...

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT THREE      33.

40   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Q, everybody already knows what
			they're going to do, except for
			you... now here's what I need...

					Q
			La Forge, obviously my knowledge
			and experience exceed yours...
			by about a billion times... so
			if you'll just step aside
			gracefully...

					GEORDI
				(impatient)
			Your experience will be most
			valuable to me if you can manually
			control the field integrity...

					Q
				(reacts)
			Don't be foolish. That's a waste
			of my talents...

					GEORDI
			Get to the controls or get the
			hell out of here...

	And he moves off to serious business...

					GEORDI
			Data, you're my liason to the
			bridge... I'll need you with me...

					Q
				(to Data)
			Who does he think he is to give
			me orders...

					DATA
			Geordi thinks he is in command
			here... and he is correct.

	Q swallows hard... moves to the controls... as Data
	moves to Geordi...

40A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Engineering, holding at station
			keeping, range six hundred and
			forty meters.

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/16/89 - ACT THREE      33A.

40A  CONTINUED:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Containment fields to flight
			tolerance.

40B  INT. ENGINEERING

	Q running the controls... moving to find Data
	monitoring sensors with Geordi...

					DATA
			Warp core to ninety percent.

					GEORDI
			Engage field coils. Tractor beam
			to stand-by. Field output... ?
			Field output... ?

					Q
				(reacts, bored)
			Two-seventeen...

					GEORDI
			Impulse engines to full. Ready
			to engage tractor beam.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Lowering shields. Engage tractor
			beam.

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT THREE      34.

41   OMITTED

42   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As in the tease, the tractor beam locks onto the moon.

42A  INT. ENGINEERING

					GEORDI
			Extending warp field forward.

42B  ANGLE - MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	A computer graphic shows the field extending from the
	ship and embracing the moon... only it doesn't quite
	get it all...

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Engineering, is that the forward
			limit?

					DATA
			Yes, Captain... we are unable to
			encompass the entire moon...

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Do you recommend we proceed... ?

	A beat as they look to Geordi...

					Q
				(shakes his head)
			The two parts of the moon will have
			different inertial densities...

42C  ANGLE - MOVING WITH GEORDI

					GEORDI
			I can adjust the field symmetry
			to compensate...

					Q
			I doubt it.

					GEORDI
			You don't know what this ship can
			do, Mister...
				(keying insignia)
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/16/89 - ACT THREE      34A.

42C  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
			Yes, Captain... I think it still
			might work... increasing power
			to tractor beam and warp field...

					Q
				(to LaForge)
			And if you're wrong, the moon will
			crumble due to subspace stress...
			don't say I didn't warn...

					GEORDI
			Shut up, Q.

	Leaving his post...

					Q
			I will not be spoken to in this
			manner...

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT THREE      35.

42C  CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
				(do something about him)
			Data...

					DATA
			Q, I strongly advise that you
			return to your post.

	Q reacts, listens to Data, hangs his head, returns to
	his post...

					DATA
				(checking readings)
			Inertial mass of the moon has
			decreased to approximately
			two-point-five million metric
			tons...

					GEORDI
			It's working. We can move it.
			Firing impulse engines...

42D  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As the impulse engines provide thrust...

43   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before. The computer graphic is on the main viewer.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			The moon's trajectory has
			moved point-three percent...
			point-four percent...

	Worf reacts to something he sees on sensors...

					WORF
			Emergency... shields up...

					RIKER
			Disengage tractor beam...

					WORF
			Calamarain attacking...

	He's interrupted as the Enterprise suffers a massive
	impact...

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/16/89 - ACT THREE      35A.

43   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Shields holding... tachyon field
			repelled...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Captain, the impact of the blast
			is pushing us into the upper
			atmosphere...

      STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT THREE      36.

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45A

45B  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	glows as it hits the atmosphere...

45C  INT. ENGINEERING

					DATA
			Hull temperature rising... two
			thousand degrees... two thousand
			five hundred degrees.

					GEORDI
			Moving to full impulse power...
			we've gotta get out of here...

45D  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Calamarain are resuming attack...

	Suddenly, the ship is shaken again... and now the light
	EFFECT invades the bridge...

					WORF
			They've overpowered the shields...
			hull penetration... deck
			thirty-six... Engineering...

					RIKER
			Geordi, can you direct any more
			power to the shields... ?

45E  INT. ENGINEERING

					GEORDI
			We need all the power we have to
			get out of the atmosphere,
			Commander.

	The LIGHT EFFECT reaches and grabs Q who yells...
	Data is on his feet on his way to help Q... who is
	being wrapped up in the EFFECT like a caterpillar in
	a cocoon... being raised up in the air...

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT THREE          37.

45E  CONTINUED:

	Geordi gets an idea to repel the attack...

					GEORDI
				(to a supernumerary)
			Try activating the structural
			integrity field.

	As Q is lifted, Data grabs him in a tug of war... when
	suddenly Data is enveloped by the EFFECT... Geordi
	reacts...

					GEORDI
				(yelling orders)
			It's not working. Structural
			field harmonics on manual.

	He moves to the console, begins making manual
	adjustments...

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Hull temperature falling, Geordi...
			we're in the clear...

					GEORDI
			Diverting power to forward section.
			Now.

	The light disappears... Data and Q fall to the
	ground... Geordi rushes to Data who isn't moving...
	others join him...

					GEORDI
			Data... Data... ?

	Q, not getting any attention...

					Q
			What about me?

									FADE OUT.

					END OF ACT THREE

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/22/89 - ACT FOUR           38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

46   OMITTED

46A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

46B  OMITTED

46C  INT. SICKBAY (FORMERLY SCENE 46B)

	Data is unconscious. Geordi and Beverly are both
	working on him... Picard, Riker and Q watching. Q
	seems confused, unsure of how to act or what to do.

					GEORDI
			The charge nearly knocked out his
			positronic net.

					RIKER
			What can you do for him?

					GEORDI
			We'll try to discharge and reset
			the motor pathways, recouple
			autonomic nodes...

					BEVERLY
			There's overpressure in his
			fluidic systems, thermal shock...
			If he was mortal, he'd be dead.

					Q
				(with a subtext of
				 guilt)
			Let us not overstate matters here,
			Doctor... I am mortal and I
			survived...

	They stare at him...

					Q
				(off their reaction)
			The cheers are overwhelming.

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/22/89 - ACT FOUR          38A.

46C  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(quietly seething)
			You exceed your own standards of
			selfish preoccupation. Have you
			no concern for the officer who
			very probably saved your life?

	Q does, but this is hard for him to admit...

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT FOUR           39.

46C  CONTINUED:

					Q
				(more hope than
				 conviction)
			He's strong, he'll survive.

					GEORDI
			Osmotic pressure still negative.
			Maybe if we by-passed the flow
			regulator...

					BEVERLY
			It would be helpful if everybody
			just got out of here now...

					GEORDI
			We'll let you know as soon as
			there's anything to tell you.

	Picard and Q EXIT... Riker lingers for business...

					RIKER
			Geordi, the moon's trajectory... ?

					GEORDI
			All we did was buy ourselves
			another orbit at most... we can
			try again when it comes back to
			the perigee...

					RIKER
			And when we drop our shields, the
			Calamarains go after Q again...

					GEORDI
				(bitter about Data)
			He's not worth it, Commander.

	Riker acknowledges... EXITS.

47   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard sits at his desk, doing some busy work...
	sipping tea... a chime at the door...

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT FOUR           40.

47   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Come...

	Q ENTERS... they take a beat to look at each other...
	and Q is in an unusually somber mood...

					Q
			You're right, of course. I am
			extraordinarily selfish. It's
			served me so well in the past...

					PICARD
			It will not serve you here.

					Q
			Don't be so hard on me, Jean-Luc.
			You've been mortal all your life.
			You know all about dying. I've
			never given it a second thought.
			Or a first thought for that
			matter.
				(beat)
			I could have been killed. If
			not for Data... that one, brief
			delay he created, I would have
			been gone. No more me. And
			nobody would have missed me, would
			they?

	Picard looks across at Q for a long, long beat... no
	compassion from our captain here...

					Q
			And yet Data may have sacrificed
			himself for me. Why? Why would
			he risk his own life for mine?

					PICARD
			That is his special nature. He
			has learned the lessons of
			humanity well...

					Q
			I ask myself if I would have done
			the same for him. And I am forced
			to realize the answer is no. And
			I feel... I feel ashamed.

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT FOUR           41.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I am not your father confessor.
			You will not receive absolution
			from me, Q. You have brought
			nothing but pain and suffering
			to my crew. And to this very
			moment, I am not entirely
			convinced that this is still not
			your latest attempt at a bad joke.

					Q
			It is a bad joke. On me. I am
			the joke of the universe. The
			king who would be man.
				(beat)
			As I learn more and more about
			what it is to be human, I am more
			and more convinced that I will
			never make a good one. I just
			don't have what it takes,
			Jean-Luc. Without my powers,
			I'm frightened of everything. I'm
			a coward. I'm miserable.
				(beat)
			And I don't think I can go on this
			way.

	And he is clearly broken... he EXITS... on Picard's
	reaction...

        STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT FOUR 42-43.          

47A
thru	OMITTED
48A

49   INT. SICKBAY

	Geordi and Beverly are still working on Data who is
	conscious, but has not regained full use of his
	program...

	Q ENTERS...

					BEVERLY
			He's going to be all right.

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT FOUR           44.

49   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We're recalibrating his language
			circuits... he can't talk to us
			yet.

	Q goes to Data's side. Data looks up at him.

					Q
			There are creatures in the
			universe who consider you the
			ultimate achievement, android.
			No feelings, no emotions -- no
			pain. And yet you covet those
			qualities of humanity. Believe
			me, you are not missing anything.
				(beat)
			But if it means anything to you,
			Data... you are a better human
			than I.

	He goes out and the doors close on him. Data looks at
	Beverly and Geordi...

49A  INT. TURBOLIFT

	Q ENTERS, morose...

					Q
			Where's the Main Shuttlebay?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Main Shuttlebay is located on deck
			four.

					Q
			Take me there...

50
thru	OMITTED
55

56   INT. BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker and Worf.

					WORF
			An unscheduled shuttlecraft has
			just been launched.

					PICARD
			On Main Viewer.

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/20/89 - ACT FOUR          44A.

56A  ANGLE - VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The shuttlecraft moves away from the ship.

					PICARD
			Opening hailing frequency.

					WORF
			Frequency open.

					PICARD
			Shuttle occupant. Identify
			yourself.

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/16/89 - ACT FOUR           45.

56A  CONTINUED:

	The screen changes to reveal Q in the shuttle cabin.

					Q
			Don't try to talk me out of it,
			Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
			Q? Return to the ship at once.

					Q
			I just can't get used to following
			orders.

					WORF
			Captain, the plasma cloud is
			moving toward the shuttle.

					Q
			It's easier this way. They won't
			bother you after I'm gone.

					RIKER
			Engineering, prepare to extend
			shields...

					Q
			Please, do not fall back on your
			tired cliche of charging to the
			rescue in the nick of time... I
			do not wish to be rescued... My
			life as a human being is a dismal
			failure. Maybe my death can have
			a little dignity.

					PICARD
			There is no dignity in suicide...

					Q
			Yes, I suppose you're quite right.
			The death of a coward. So be it.
				(beat)
			Anyway, as a human, I'd die of
			boredom.

	He pushes a button, goes off line and the starfield
	with shuttlecraft returns... on reactions...

              STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT FOUR             46.

57
thru	OMITTED
59

60   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Calamarain in the distance... closing on the
	shuttlecraft.

61
thru	OMITTED
67
									FADE OUT.

                         END ACT FOUR                           


           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT FIVE           47.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

68   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	As before, the Calamarain moves toward the
	shuttlecraft.

69   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard frowns...

					PICARD
			This goes against all my better
			judgment...
				(keys insignia)
			Transporter Room Three, lock on
			to Shuttle One... beam it back to
			it's bay.

					ENGINEER'S VOICE
			Aye, Captain...

					PICARD
			Well, it's a perfectly good
			shuttlecraft...

					ENGINEER'S VOICE
			Captain, unable to transport...
			For some reason, I can't lock on...

					RIKER
			Worf, are you sensing any sort
			of interference from the
			Calamarain?

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/16/89 - ACT FIVE          47A.

69   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			No, Commander, but they are
			continuing to move toward the
			shuttle.

					RIKER
			Geordi, extend shields around
			Shuttle One...

69A  INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi moving to action...

              STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT FIVE             48.

69A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Extending shields ...
				(reacts)
			Commander... the shields are
			frozen...

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Cause...

					GEORDI
			Unknown.

69B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Lock on tractor beam...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Tractor beam is not functioning
			either...

					RIKER
			What the hell is going on?

70   INT. SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)

	Q, at the controls. Suddenly beside him, APPEARS a man
	dressed in the same clothes as Q's. Q reacts.

					Q2
			Not bad, Q. Not great. But not
			bad.

					Q
				(surprised)
			Q...

					Q2
			Sacrificing yourself for these
			humans... ? Do I detect a selfless
			act... ?

					Q
			You flatter me. I'm only trying
			to put a quick end to a miserable
			existence.

					Q2
				(re: the suit)
			What a dreadful color.

              STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT FIVE             49.

70   CONTINUED:

					Q
			What are you doing here?

					Q2
			I've been keeping track of you.

	Q reacts, pleasantly surprised...

					Q
			Really? I always felt you were
			in my corner...

					Q2
			Actually, I was the one who got
			you kicked out...
				(off Q's look)
			You're incorrigible, Q, a lost
			cause. I can't go to a single
			solar system without apologizing
			for you... and I'm tired of it...

					Q
			I wasn't the one who misplaced
			the entire Deltived asteroid
			belt...

					Q2
			This is not about me.
				(beat)
			I have better places to be. But,
			somebody had to keep an eye on
			you in case you still found a
			way to cause trouble... even as
			a member of this limited
			species...

					Q2
				(sarcastic)
			I hope I've kept you amused.

					Q2
			Barely. But these humans are
			rather interesting... I'm
			beginning to understand what you
			see in them. After all the
			things you've done, they're still
			intent on keeping you safe.

					Q
			A genetic weakness of the race.

              STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT FIVE             50.

70   CONTINUED: (2)

					Q2
			And they're still at it. They
			just tried to beam you back or
			whatever they call it... I
			stopped them...

					Q
				(gallows humor)
			Well then, if the Calamarain will
			just hurry up and finish this,
			we'll get you on your way...

					Q2
			No, I put them on hold too.
			There's still this matter of the
			selfless act...

	Q reacts...

					Q2
			You and I both know that the
			Calamarain would have eventually
			destroyed the Enterprise to get
			to you... and that's really why
			you left...

					Q
				(sensing hope)
			It was... a tiny bit selfless...
			wasn't it...

					Q2
			And there's my problem. I get
			back to the continuum and tell
			them you committed a selfless act
			just before the end... I'm gonna
			be tied up with questions and
			explanations for centuries...

					Q
			Q, I've learned my lesson...

					Q2
				(bull-stuff)
			Remember who you're talking to
			here... all knowing, all seeing...
				(sighs)
			Fine. You have your powers back.
			Try to stay out of trouble...

              STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT FIVE             51.

70   CONTINUED: (3)

	He DISAPPEARS. Q smiles, rises... tries on his powers
	by snapping his fingers, immediately CHANGING his jump
	suit into a Starfleet uniform...

					Q
			And they wanted to destroy me,
			did they?

	He holds out the palm of his hand.

71
thru	OMITTED
79

80   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Calamarain disappear.

81   INT. SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	Q holding out the palm of his hand. There is now a
	glow on it.

					Q
			If you think I tormented you in
			the past, my little friends --
			wait until you see what I do with
			you now.

	Q2's head comes down through the hull...

					Q2 (V.O.)
				(a warning)
			Q --?

	He stops.

					Q
			I was just seeing if you were
			still watching

	He blows on the palm of his hand. The glow is blown
	away. Q2 reacts, nods okay.

82   INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf, Data, Geordi on the bridge.

              STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - 11/14/89 - ACT FIVE             52.

82   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Sir, the aliens have disappeared.
				(beat)
			And so has the shuttle.

					RIKER
			Scan the sector...

					DATA
			I have, sir.

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			Well, I guess that's the end of
			Q.

	A cue for the APPEARANCE of a Mexican Mariachi Band...
	Q as the lead trumpet...

					Q
			Au contraire, mon capitaine...
			heee's back...

	And as they blare into a song... Q waves his arms and
	confetti is falling out of nowhere... and the crew
	finds fat cigars in their mouths... which they
	promptly discard...

					Q
			I have been forgiven, embraced
			by my brothers and sisters of the
			continuum... I am immortal again,
			omnipotent again...

					RIKER
			Swell.

					Q
			Don't fret, Riker... my good
			fortune is your good fortune.

	Two beautiful babes APPEAR in bikinis with their arms
	around Riker...

					RIKER
			I don't need your fantasy women,
			Q...

					Q
			You've become so stolid,
			Commander... you weren't like this
			before the beard...
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/17/89 - ACT FIVE           53.

82   CONTINUED: (4)

					Q (Cont'd)
				(off Riker's look)
			Very well...

	He snaps his fingers and the girls are now caressing
	Worf... who reacts...

					PICARD
			Q...

					Q
			But I feel like celebrating...

					PICARD
			I don't.

	Q frowns, snaps his fingers... and the girls
	DISAPPEAR...

					PICARD
			All of it.

	Q snaps his fingers and the band DISAPPEARS and Q is
	dressed again in the Starfleet uniform.

					PICARD
			Now, at the risk of being rude...

					Q
			Yes, I have once again overstayed
			my welcome. As a human, I was
			ill-equipped to thank you, Picard.
			But as myself, you have my
			everlasting gratitude.
				(beat)
			Until next time, of course. But
			before I go, there is a debt I
			must repay...

	And he moves to Data...

					Q
			... to my professor of the
			humanities... I have decided my
			dear Data to give you something
			very, very special...

					DATA
				(reacts)
			If your intention is to make me
			human, Q...

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/15/89 - ACT FIVE           54.

82   CONTINUED: (3)

					Q
			No no no no no... don't be
			foolish... I would never curse
			you by making you human... Let's
			just call it a going away present.

	Data reacts and Q grins at him and suddenly Q
	disappears and Data bursts into a belly laugh...
	reactions...

					GEORDI
			Uh, Data... Data? Why are you
			laughing?

	Data collects himself.

					DATA
			I do not know. But it was a
			wonderful... feeling.

					WORF
			Bre'el Four hailing us, Captain.

					PICARD
			On screen, Lieutenant.

82A
thru	OMITTED
89

90   ANGLE - INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Garin and the scientist are all smiles...

					GARIN
			Captain Picard... you've done
			it...

					PICARD
			I'm sorry... ?

					SCIENTIST
			The moon is back in its normal
			orbit. How did you manage it?

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			I didn't. Stand by, Bre'el
			Four...

					RIKER
			Let's see it, Worf...

           STAR TREK: "Deja Q" - REV. 11/22/89 - ACT FIVE           55.

90   CONTINUED:

	The viewscreen changes to the moon in orbit around the
	planet...

					PICARD
			Mister Data, your analysis...

					DATA
			The moon's altitude is fifty-five
			thousand kilometers, projected
			orbit is nearly circular. There
			is no further danger to the
			planet.

	Picard and Riker exchange a look. Picard
	acknowledges, relieved...

					PICARD
			Good. Ensign, set a course for
			Station Nigala-Four.
				(sitting)
			Perhaps there's a little humanity
			left in Q after all.

	As he raises his hand to "engage", a cigar appears in
	it...

					Q (V.O.)
				(whispered so only he
				 can hear it)
			Don't bet on it, Picard.

91   OMITTED

92   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	It warps away to continue its journey.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             







                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                   "A Matter of Perspective" 
                          #40273-162 
                              
                          Written by 
                         Ed Zuckerman 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                      NOVEMBER 27, 1989
 

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Perspective" - 11/27/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "A Matter of Perspective" 
                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KRAG
                RIKER              APGAR
                DATA               MANUA
                BEVERLY            TAYNA
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                O'BRIEN            

                Non-Speaking       
                TWO ART STUDENTS   
                 ENSIGN WILLIAMS
                 LIEUTENANT WRIGHT

                NUDE FEMALE MODEL  
                NURSE              
                CREWWOMAN          
                SUPERNUMERARIES    

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Perspective" - 11/27/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "A Matter of Perspective" 
                      
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     SPACE STATION
              CORRIDOR
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              TURBOLIFT
              SICKBAY
              HOLODECK
          
            HOLODECK
              EMPTY
              ART CLASS
              SPACE STATION
          
            SPACE STATION
              LABORATORY
              LIVING AREA
              GUEST QUARTERS

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Perspective" - 11/30/89 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "A Matter of Perspective" 

                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              APGAR                  AP-garr
              DICOSILIUM             dye-co-SIL-lee-uhm
              MANUA                  MAN-you-ah
              TANUGA                 TAN-ooh-guh
              TANUGAN                TAN-ooh-gun
              TAYNA                  TAY-nah
              EMILA                  em-EEL-ah

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                   "A Matter of Perspective"                        
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. HOLODECK/ART CLASS

	Open on side view of painting canvas. PICARD'S hand
	comes into picture from o.s. with paintbrush and works
	on the as-yet-unseen painting. PULL BACK to reveal
	PICARD sitting in an art class along with TWO
	SUPERNUMERARIES. They are all painting something that
	is presently o.s.

2    ANOTHER ANGLE

	shows that the class is painting a NUDE FEMALE MODEL.

3    ON HOLODECK DOORS

	The doors OPEN and DATA ENTERS. He walks over to
	address Picard.

					DATA
				(sotto voce)
			We have arrived at Tanuga Four,
			Captain. The away team has
			completed its survey of Doctor
			Apgar's work and is ready to
			return to the ship.

					PICARD
				(putting aside
				 paintbrush)
			Good.

	Data is curious about Picard's artwork and is trying
	to get a better look at it when Picard notices his
	interest.

					PICARD (cont'd)
				(gestures)
			Please... and examine the work
			of the other students as well.

	Data moves in front of all three paintings as the other
	students move aside.

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - TEASER      2.

4    DATA AT PICTURE #1

	Woman with flowers.

					DATA
			Ensign Williams' striking style
			is heavily influenced by geometric
			constructivism.

	Moving to...

4A   DATA AT PICTURE #2

	Woman with violin.

					DATA
			Lieutenant Wright has effectively
			fused the incongruities of the
			surrealists with the irrationality
			of Dadaism.

	Returning to...

5    PICARD'S PAINTING

	Picard tries not to betray his feelings as Data
	prepares to pronounce judgment.

					DATA
			Interesting.

					PICARD
			How so?

					DATA
			While suggesting the free
			treatment of form usually
			attributed to Fauvism, this quite
			inappropriately attempts to
			juxtapose the disparate cubistic
			styles of Picasso and Leger. In
			addition, the use of color
			suggests a haphazard melange of
			clashing styles.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - TEASER      3.

5    CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
			Furthermore, the unsettling
			overtones of proto-Vulcan
			influences...

	Picard's features have become progressively clouded
	during this speech and finally he's had enough.

					PICARD
				(strained)
			Thank you... Mister Data.

					DATA
			You are welcome, sir. If I may
			be of any further assistance --

					PICARD
			No... thank you.

	Data turns and EXITS. Off Picards reaction...

5A   ALTERNATE

	Picard slowly walks toward his painting; picks up a
	jar full of paint brushes, removes the brushes and
	proceeds to throw the bright red liquid onto his
	canvas.

6    OMITTED

7    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND SPACE STATION (OPTICAL)

	The ship is in orbit around a planet along with a small
	space station.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43610.4.
			After completing a delivery of
			dicosilium to the Tanuga Four
			research station, our away team
			is receiving an update from
			Doctor Nel Apgar on his efforts
			to create Krieger Waves, a
			potentially valuable new power
			source.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - TEASER     3A.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Data ENTER from the turbolift. WORF at
	Tactical. GEORDI is at an Aft Science Station going
	over some information on the console. Data goes to
	Ops.

					PICARD
			Welcome back, Mister La Forge.
			Where's Commander Riker?

	And Geordi answers evenly, but there is a trace of
	tension in his voice...

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - TEASER      4.

8    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Still on the station, sir. Doctor
			Apgar wanted a word with him.

	Picard notices...

					PICARD
			Any problems... ?

	Hesitating, this is really something Riker should tell
	Picard about...

					GEORDI
			Not... with the scientific part
			of the mission, sir...

	Picard's curiosity is raised even further by Geordi's
	evasiveness, but before he can pursue it, Riker's voice
	breaks in over the com line.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
				(a little stiffly)
			Riker to Enterprise. I'm ready
			to leave now.

	Saved by the bell... to Picard's unspoken question --

					GEORDI
			I'm sure Commander Riker will
			explain, sir...

	What is going on, wonders Picard. As...

9    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

					O'BRIEN
			Stand by, Commander. Engaging
			transport.

	O'BRIEN energizes the transporter console. Nothing
	happens. O'Brien frowns at his console:

					O'BRIEN
				(to com panel)
			Transporter Room to Engineering.
			I have a power drain...

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - TEASER      5.

9A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Near the space station... which suddenly EXPLODES.

10   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON PICARD AND MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAAL)

	Picard is moving toward the command center. In the
	b.g. the aftermath of the explosion is clearly visible
	on the Main Viewer. Data at Ops. Supernumerary at
	Conn.

					PICARD
				(urgently)
			Transporter Room! Is Commander
			Riker aboard?

11   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien working furiously at the console.

					O'BRIEN
			Not yet, Captain. I'm having
			trouble clearing the signal...

	He continues to fight to bring Riker aboard. On the
	transporter pad, the TRANSPORTER EFFECT shimmers,
	weakens, shimmers again... finally RIKER begins to take
	shape. The EFFECT ENDS and Riker steps off the pad.

					O'BRIEN (cont'd)
			Transporter Room to bridge. He's
			aboard.

					RIKER
			You sound surprised, Mister
			O'Brien...

					O'BRIEN
			For a moment, we weren't sure you
			left the space station in time...

					RIKER
			In time for what... ?

					O'BRIEN
			It just exploded, sir.

	On Riker's reaction --

									FADE OUT.

					END OF TEASER

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

12   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is in orbit as before. The space station is
	gone, but perhaps there is a faint cloud of particles
	or debris left over from the explosion seen earlier.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental:
			Commander Riker has informed me
			that Doctor Apgar was the only
			one aboard the space station when
			it exploded. We remain in orbit
			investigating the accident...

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Geordi... WESLEY is at Conn, Worf at
	Tactical, Data at Ops...

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			I've gone through the whole
			system, sir... I can't find any
			malfunction in the transporter,
			nothing that would cause an
			explosion like that...

									INTERCUT:

13A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Why was there a power drain before
			transport?

					O'BRIEN
			I don't know, Captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I want an answer to that
			question... I'm sure the Tanugans
			will too...

					O'BRIEN
			Yessir.

									END INTERCUT:

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     6A.

13B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Captain, the radiation and debris
			are consistent with an overload
			of the station's reactor core.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT ONE     7.

13B  CONTINUED:

	Picard turns to Riker and Geordi...

					PICARD
			Any indications of reactor core
			problems while you were on the
			station?

					GEORDI
			No, sir.

	Riker's brow is wrinkled... his mind is not in the
	room. Picard notices...

					PICARD
			Number One... ?

	Riker looks up, shakes his head, no.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Commander La Forge suggested this
			was not an entirely routine
			mission...

					RIKER
				(sighs)
			It's a long story, Captain...
				(beat)
			... but I'm sure it doesn't have
			anything to do with this accident.

	His voice sounds uncertain.

					WORF
			Captain, Chief Investigator Krag
			of the Tanugan security force
			requests permission to beam
			aboard.

	Picard reacts, stares at Riker.

					PICARD
			Granted, Lieutenant, please escort
			our guest to the bridge.
				(beat)
			...slowly.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	Worf EXITS...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     7A.

13B  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Perhaps you should tell me as much
			as possible prior to his arrival,
			Number One.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     8.

13B  CONTINUED: (3)

	Riker sighs, acknowledges.

14
thru	OMITTED
17

17A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	As Inspector Krag MATERIALIZES. His curious eyes
	examine his surroundings, study the Klingon who greets
	him, and O'Brien behind the console.

					WORF
			I am Lieutenant Worf, head of
			ship's security. I will take you
			to the captain.

	Krag nods and follows; he could be intimidated here,
	away from his usual turf, but he isn't...

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. Worf ENTERS from the turbolift along with
	Krag. Geordi is at the science station. Data and
	Wesley are at their accustomed stations. Krag is at
	all times soft-spoken, calm, rather British in nature
	(no accent)... qualities of the men of his race... but
	also fine qualities for an investigator. He is also
	quite relentless and determined to get to the truth.

					PICARD
			Chief Investigator, welcome to
			the Enterprise. I'm Captain
			Picard... my first officer,
			Commander William Riker.

	Krag all but ignores Picard at the mention of Riker's
	name.

					KRAG
			Commander Riker, I am here to take
			you into custody...

					RIKER
			On what charge?

					KRAG
			Suspicion of murder.

	All over the bridge, heads turn in shock.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT ONE     9.

18   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Murder... now wait a minute...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Chief Investigator... we are more
			than willing to cooperate fully
			with you, but...

					KRAG
			Then you will release the prisoner
			for transportation to the planet.

	Picard holds up a hand: "just wait a second", realizes
	the bridge is no place to have this discussion...

					PICARD
				(to Krag)
			Why don't we discuss this in
			private...

	Indicating the way... Riker moves to join them, but
	Picard, as his captain, looks him back with purpose...

					PICARD
			You have the bridge, Number One.

	Riker is about to protest, but instead says nothing
	and remains on the bridge as Picard and Krag EXIT into
	the Ready Room. The rest of the bridge crew can't help
	but steal glances at Riker.

19   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard indicates a chair for Krag as he seats himself
	at the desk. Krag remains standing and is waiting for
	Picard to make the first move.

					PICARD
			Just what is your evidence against
			my officer?

					KRAG
			Two witnesses have come forward
			to describe Commander Riker's
			threats against Doctor Apgar...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     10.

19   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Threats... ? I am aware of an
			altercation between the two of
			them...

					KRAG
			It apparently was much more than
			just an altercation, Captain...
			but he will have a chance to prove
			his innocence...

					PICARD
			In our system of legal
			jurisprudence, a man is innocent
			until proved guilty.

					KRAG
			In ours, he is guilty until he
			is proved innocent. And you are
			in our jurisdiction. If I
			understand the Federation
			regulations on these matters, and
			I just happened to look them up
			before I...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			I'm aware of the Federation
			regulations, sir... and if you
			will check further, they say the
			captain will decide if extradition
			is warranted...

					KRAG
			Are you saying it is not?

					PICARD
			I'm saying...

	... backing off the conflict, knowing it does not help
	matters.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			If I find that there is sufficient
			cause to warrant a trial, I
			will... release Commander Riker
			to your custody.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE    10A.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					KRAG
				(thoughtful beat)
			Would you say you're close to your
			first officer, Captain?

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT ONE     11.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			That's irrelevant here...

					KRAG
			Really, Captain, you cannot
			believe that. And how can I
			expect a fair and impartial
			decision?

					PICARD
			I will protect the rights of my
			officer...

					KRAG
			I appreciate that. But you'll
			have to do it on the planet, not
			here. After all, what if you were
			suddenly to decide to leave this
			star system... ?

					PICARD
			You have my word as an officer
			of Starfleet that I will not.

					KRAG
			Unacceptable. You must turn him
			over to me for interrogation.

					PICARD
			Interrogate him here.

					KRAG
			Captain, we must recreate
			step-by-step, moment-by-moment,
			the events leading to the
			explosion... we need immediate
			access to all the witnesses, as
			well as the data from the lab's
			ground computers. It would be
			impossible to accomplish here.

	A beat. Looking for a compromise --

					PICARD
			Perhaps not.
				(keys insignia)
			Mister Data, please report to my
			Ready Room.
				(to Krag)
			In fact, I may be able to assist
			you in recreating the events.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE    11A.

19   CONTINUED: (4)

	Data ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Commander Data, Chief Inspector
			Krag.

	They bow to each other... Krag looks curiously at the
	android...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT ONE     12.

19   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			Data, by taking testimony from
			both the away team and from
			witnesses provided by Investigator
			Krag, would it be possible to
			program the Holodeck to recreate
			what happened aboard the science
			station?

					DATA
			It would require construction and
			design specifications, full
			orthographic representations of
			the Krieger equipment, as well
			as visual representations and
			voice analyses of the persons
			involved... but yes, it is
			possible.

	Krag considers this. Picard is clearly unmovable on
	releasing Riker. He nods.

					KRAG
			Very well. Arrangements will be
			made to provide you with all
			available information. I shall
			return shortly with our witnesses.

					PICARD
			Data, escort the chief inspector
			to Transporter Room Three.

	As they EXIT, stay on Picard a beat, see his frown as
	he considers the situation...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/27/89 - ACT ONE     13.

20   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. Riker is sitting in command and trying not
	to throw glances at the Ready Room door. Picard ENTERS
	from the Ready Room. TROI is now on the bridge.

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, Ensign Crusher,
			we are going to recreate the
			research station on the Holodeck.
			I want you to work with Mister
			Data on the preparations. In
			addition, Mister La Forge, you
			and Commander Riker will give the
			computer detailed depositions on
			everything you heard and saw while
			aboard. Counselor, you will
			assist me during this inquiry.

	Picard pauses for a second as he considers the impact
	of his next words on his trusted first officer.

					PICARD (cont'd)
				(quiet yet firm)
			My decision on extradition will
			be based upon the evidence
			presented in these re-creations.

	Riker can't really believe all this is happening, but
	Picard's expression is set.

					RIKER
			Captain, may I have a word with
			you?

					PICARD
			Under these circumstances, I
			believe it would be inappropriate,
			Number One.

	Picard exits. PUSH IN on Riker's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

					END OF ACT ONE

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO 14-14A.        

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

20A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Second officer's log, Stardate
			43611.6. Programming of the
			Holodeck has taken eighteen hours
			and is now complete.

21   INT. CORRIDOR

	as Picard, Riker, Troi, and Krag approach the Holodeck
	doors.

					DATA (V.O.)
			All participants have entered
			their depositions. Technical
			schematics, and complete records
			from the lab's ground computers,
			as well as Doctor Apgar's personal
			logs, have been included. The
			recreation has a nominal
			eight-point-seven percent margin
			of error.

	The participants ENTER the Holodeck.

22   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	This is the main laboratory of the space station. The
	walls are lined with consoles, readouts, and computer
	equipment, most of which is inactive at the moment.
	Dominating the room is a large array of energy-focusing
	condensers, field coils, refractors, and so forth.
	Nearby is a medium-sized power reactor.

	Picard and Krag step into the center of the simulation.
	Picard nods approval. Even the normally poker-faced
	Krag is impressed.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     15.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Is there anything you'd like to
			say before we begin, Number One?

	To Krag --

					RIKER
			Just this. I'm not a murderer.
			I went to the Tanugan lab as an
			official representative of
			Starfleet. And I acted
			accordingly. I was there to
			evaluate Apgar's progress on
			development of a Krieger Wave
			converter. That's all I was
			interested in. Computer. Load
			deposition program, Riker One.

23   ANGLE ON THE LAB (OPTICAL)

	The holograms of APGAR and TAYNA APPEAR, frozen in
	position.

	Apgar is male, older than Riker, cold, intelligent,
	antisocial... and like Krag, he is soft-spoken,
	reserved. Tayna is female, early twenties, the
	deferential assistant.

					RIKER
			Run the simulation.


     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     16.

24   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The Apgar and Tayna holograms "come to life" just as
	(holograms of) Geordi, and Riker MATERIALIZE in the lab
	(the away team beaming onto the station). (It's
	important to note that in Riker's presentation of the
	story, he is extremely business-like, almost flat in
	character... he is not as charming or personable as
	we know he can be. Nevertheless, for him, this is the
	truth.)

					RIKER
			Doctor Apgar? I'm Commander
			William Riker; Lieutenant
			Commander Geordi La Forge.

	Apgar's making an effort to be polite, but he's plainly
	less than overjoyed to see them. And impatient to get
	it over with.

					APGAR
			My assistant Tayna... well, let's
			get on with it, shall we?

	From off camera, heads turning to the voice of --

					MANUA (O.S.)
			Don't be in such a hurry, dear...

24A  ANGLE - MANUA

	entering... and it's a moment... like that first look
	that Bacall gave Bogart in "To Have and Have Not", she
	gives that look to Riker... female, thirties, strong,
	outgoing -- she takes your breath away. But Riker's
	hologram is quite unmoved.

					MANUA
				(continuing)
			Perhaps our guests would like some
			refreshment...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     17.

24A  CONTINUED:

	She moves to Riker, looks him in the eyes...

					APGAR
			My wife, Manua...

					RIKER
				(pleasant but routine)
			Pleasure to meet you, Mrs.
			Apgar.

	His attention is on Apgar...

					RIKER
			Doctor, if you're prepared to get
			started, so are we...

					APGAR
				(defensive)
			Prepared? Of course I'm
			prepared...

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			All right... then why don't you
			give me the overview of your
			research while Mister La Forge
			and your assistant look at the
			experimental data...

					APGAR
			Fine. Whatever. I must say,
			Commander, I resent your early
			arrival. Starfleet will get its
			converter... I've had a few
			setbacks, that's all...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT TWO     17A.

24A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(sympathetic)
			Doctor, we're not here to pressure
			you, we just want an update on
			your progress.

	Apgar grunts, disbelieving. Riker glances toward --

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     18.

24B  ANGLE - MANUA

	revealing she is bored beyond description, leaning
	languidly against a counter with her elbows back,
	supporting her and her chest thrust out rather
	invitingly, her eyes undress Riker.

					APGAR
			Tayna -- show the commander's
			assistant whatever he wants to
			see. Give him full access to our
			records.

					TAYNA
				(to Geordi)
			If you'll come with me...

	Tayna leads Geordi over to the other side of the lab,
	shows him the large array of condensers.

					TAYNA
			Our Lambda Field generator is on
			the planet since it requires a
			minimum of five thousand kilometers
			for the field to collimate.

	... And out of earshot.

25   ON MANUA

	turning to Riker and smiling warmly.

					MANUA
				(to her husband)
			Really, darling, you're being
			rude... after all, Commander Riker
			is willing to sit through all your
			prattle about Krieger Waves...

	Apgar bristles at his wife's digs... she takes Riker's
	arm... and Riker is embarrassed for Apgar, but it would
	be extraordinarily awkward for him to throw down her
	arm now that she has it...

					MANUA
			Commander, let me get you a
			drink... and we'll hear all about
			Krieger Waves...

	And Riker is clearly uncomfortable as she leads him
	to another room... Apgar follows as they exit.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT TWO     19.

26   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LIVING AREA

	CLOSE on champagne being poured into three flutes.
	WIDEN to reveal Manua doing the pouring. Riker and
	Apgar are seated. Manua hands a glass to Riker; as
	Riker takes it, their hands touch. Manua smiles.
	Almost as an afterthought, she hands Apgar his glass.

	Riker raises his glass in a friendly toast:

					RIKER
			To your success, Doctor.

					MANUA
				(pointed)
			... and the rewards that come
			with it.

	Apgar scowls, makes a point of not joining in their
	toast. Apgar gets down to business, states his
	grievances:

					APGAR
			Riker -- what is Starfleet doing
			here anyway? My delivery wasn't
			scheduled for another three
			months.

					RIKER
			Actually, we're in this sector
			on another mission... and you had
			asked Starfleet for additional
			dicosilium.... it seemed like a
			good opportunity.

					MANUA
			How interesting. Tell us about
			this other mission.

	As though she's interested in anything other than her
	husband's work.

					RIKER
			It's just a study of a proto-star
			cloud. The Enterprise will be
			returning tomorrow.

					APGAR
				(even less pleased)
			The Enterprise just left you here?

	Riker can't understand why Apgar has such a negative
	attitude. He tries to placate Apgar:

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT TWO     20.

26   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We have no wish to inconvenience
			you. We've arranged for quarters
			on the planet...

					MANUA
				(smoothly)
			I won't hear of such a thing.
			Commander, I insist you and Mister
			La Forge stay with us.

	Again the inviting smile from Manua. Apgar protests:

					APGAR
			I hardly think --

					MANUA
				(to Apgar, firm)
			I know you'd prefer to be alone
			with your important work... but
			I, for one, am glad for the
			company.

	Apgar sullenly clams up. Manua beams at Riker.

					MANUA
			Good.
				(a beat)
			I must apologize for my husband's
			lack of social graces. He may
			be one of the great scientific
			minds in the galaxy... but he
			does come up a bit short in other
			areas.

	Riker doesn't know what to say to that, takes a sip
	of champagne.

27   WIDER ANGLE

	to reveal Picard, Troi, Krag, and Riker watching the
	holograms of Manua, Apgar, and Riker in the b.g.

					KRAG
			Stop.

					PICARD
			computer -- freeze program.

	The holograms freeze in their tracks. Krag turns to
	the real Riker:

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT TWO     21.

27   CONTINUED:

					KRAG
			Then it's your testimony that it
			was Mrs. Apgar's idea for you
			to spend the night aboard the
			station.

					RIKER
			It's my testimony... and it's the
			truth.

	Krag nods noncommittally.

					PICARD
			Resume program.

28   OMITTED

29   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL))

	The door OPENS; Manua and Riker ENTER the tight
	quarters. A bed which has been decorated with a
	definite feminine touch.

					MANUA
			Our guest quarters aren't
			luxurious... but I've tried to
			make this room warm... and
			inviting.

					RIKER
			I'll be very comfortable, thank
			you. Good night.

	But she doesn't leave...

					MANUA
			The environmental controls are
			here...

	Manua brushes past Riker to show him the controls -- no
	"accident."

					RIKER
			I'm sure I can find everything
			I need.

					MANUA
			And the door shuts by touching
			this panel.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT TWO     22.

29   CONTINUED:

	It closes.

					RIKER
			Mrs. Apgar...

					MANUA
			This is my sanctuary. Privacy
			is very important on a small
			station. I'm left alone here...
			... often for hours.

	She looks directly at Riker -- Riker ignores her
	meaning.

					RIKER
			It's late. And I'm tired.

	Manua lets her garment fall off her shoulders. She is
	wearing a sexy undergarment.

					MANUA
			Are you still tired, Commander?

	Riker quickly reaches for her garment...

					RIKER
			Ma'am, excuse me, but I really
			think you ought to leave...

	And as he puts it back over her shoulders... his arms
	around her --

30   ON THE DOOR

	as it OPENS to REVEAL Apgar. Seeing Riker's arms
	around his wife, he snaps:

					APGAR
				(to his wife)
			I knew I'd find you with him.
			Did you think I didn't notice
			how you looked at him? I'm not
			the fool you take me for...

					RIKER
			Doctor...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT TWO    22A.

31   NEW ANGLE

	Apgar slaps his wife hard across the cheek, she cries
	out, Riker is forced to intervene... Apgar takes a
	swing at him. Riker deflects the punch harmlessly.
	Apgar loses his balance and falls.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     23.

31   CONTINUED:

	Apgar stares at Riker with hatred and embarrassment.

					RIKER
			Doctor, believe me, this is all
			a terrible mistake...

	Apgar scrambles to his feet and as he storms out of
	the room he says --

					APGAR
				(to Riker)
			You won't get away with this.
			I'll see to it. I swear I will,
			Riker.

	He EXITS... Manua in tears, rushes out after him
	without even a glance at Riker. The hologram program
	ends with Riker alone in the room.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Freeze program.

	Riker's hologram FREEZES.

32   ANGLE ON RIKER (OPTICAL)

					RIKER
			I didn't see Doctor Apgar again
			until the following morning when
			he asked to see me alone.
			Commander La Forge returned to
			the Enterprise...
				(a beat)
			Resume program.

	An over the shoulder shot establishing our people
	watching.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT TWO     24.

33   ANGLE ON HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY

	The holograms of Riker and Apgar stand in the main
	laboratory area.

					APGAR
				(fuming)
			I suppose if I make a formal
			complaint, your report on my work
			won't be very good...

					RIKER
			Doctor, this will have no impact
			on my report. It was a
			misunderstanding of the worst
			kind... and I feel I could
			straighten it out if you would
			ask Mrs. Apgar to join us...

					APGAR
				(curtly)
			My wife and my assistant have
			transported down to the planet.

	Apgar is a man under a great strain, looks away, shakes
	his head, then looks back at Riker. He can't let Riker
	leave without knowing where he stands...

					APGAR
			What are you going to put in your
			report, Riker? That there's no
			justification for all the extra
			dicosilium I've requested? That
			is why they sent you early, isn't
			it?

					RIKER
			Doctor...

					APGAR
				(too earnest)
			I can explain why I needed it.
			They have no idea what my problems
			are... there are explanations for
			all of it...

					RIKER
				(interrupts)
			I don't need explanations.

	A moment as they study each other. Apgar seems to
	understand where he stands now.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     24A.

33   CONTINUED:

					APGAR
			Then we have nothing further to
			say to each other.

					RIKER
				(nods, he tried)
			I will tell my captain to expect
			your grievance.

					APGAR
			Do that.

	Apgar seats himself at a console begins to work,
	entering commands. Riker taps his insignia...

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. I'm ready
			to leave now.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Stand by, Commander. Engaging
			transport.

34
thru	OMITTED
38

38A  ANGLE - INCLUDE THE GALLERY

					RIKER
			Freeze program.

	As Apgar looks up one last time at Riker, it freezes.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			And then I returned to the
			Enterprise...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT TWO     25.

38A  CONTINUED:

					KRAG
			And there's nothing you'd like to
			add... about firing a phaser,
			Commander?

					RIKER
			I fired no phaser aboard the
			science station.

	Krag's eyes look perplexed.

					KRAG
			That's very odd, Commander. Very
			odd. Captain Picard, isn't it
			true that your sensors picked up
			a power drain just before
			transport?

					PICARD
			That is correct.

					KRAG
			Have you been able to explain it?

					PICARD
			Not to my knowledge.

					KRAG
				(nods)
			We have. Our readings are quite
			clear about it. Information
			retrieved from the lab's ground
			computers show that a focused
			energy pulse was fired just as
			Commander Riker began transport.
			Furthermore, by analyzing the
			trajectory and angle, it is clear
			that it came from the very spot
			that Commander Riker was standing.
			In short, allow me to show you
			my own recreation of the end of
			this story, a speculation if you
			will... computer, play
			hypothetical Krag One.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT TWO     26.

39   ANGLE ON HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	The holograms of Apgar and Riker VANISH, and reappear
	in the positions just prior to Riker's departure.
	Riker taps his insignia...

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. I'm ready
			to leave now.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Stand by, Commander. Engaging
			transport.

	Just before the dematerialization effect begins on the
	hologram of Riker, he takes out his phaser and aims
	it behind Apgar. Riker FIRES the phaser at the reactor
	--

					KRAG
			Freeze program...

	Program freezes.

					KRAG (cont'd)
			Three seconds later the station
			exploded.

39A  ANGLE - RIKER

	reacts as we:

40
thru	OMITTED
41
									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT THREE    27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

41A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 45)

	Data, Geordi and Wesley are gathered around Science
	One looking at monitors displaying information. Worf
	is at Tactical. Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops.

					GEORDI
			No question about it, the Tanugans
			are right... something was fired
			at the reactor core just before
			transport...

					DATA
			The energy signature would seem
			to indicate a phaser-like blast...

					WESLEY
				(strong)
			Well, it wasn't the commander's
			phaser. It couldn't be. There's
			gotta be another answer... we're
			just not seeing it yet...

					DATA
			Was there anything else in the
			lab capable of creating this kind
			of energy discharge... ?

					GEORDI
			Nothing I saw. And besides, how
			do you explain that it came from
			Commander's Riker's exact
			position...
				(beat)
			Dammit, I should have stayed with
			him...

	A small alarm goes off on Worf's console. He reacts.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT THREE    28.

41A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sensors indicate a radiation burst
			on Deck Thirty-Nine. Outside
			Cargo Bay Twelve.

					DATA
			Source?

					WORF
			Unknown.

					DATA
			Computer identify type of
			radiation.

					COMPUTER
			Emission is not consistent with
			any known radiation.

					WORF
			It is subsiding, sir.

	They all exchange glances.

41B  ANGLE ON - WALL (FORMERLY SCENE 46)

	A section of wall about the size of a quarter has
	melted. A tricorder is run across the spot. Pull back
	to reveal --

41C  INT. CORRIDOR (FORMERLY SCENE 47)

	Geordi, and Wesley in the deserted corridor, checking
	tricorder readings.

					WESLEY
			Make any sense to you?

					GEORDI
				(using the VISOR)
			I don't recognize it. Even the
			main deflector doesn't put out
			that kind of spillage.

					WESLEY
			Where would it be coming from...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT THREE    29.

41C  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I don't know, Wesley... but
			whatever it is, it's capable of
			putting a hole in solid duranium.

	Off Wesley's reaction...

42   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	The Holodeck doors open to reveal Krag escorting in
	Manua. She reacts, stops as she sees the lab
	recreation. She is as beautiful as Riker described,
	but is dressed quite conservatively and does not ooze
	sensuality. She is in fact a grieving widow.

43   OMITTED

44   ANOTHER ANGLE - THE GALLERY

	As she comes over --

					KRAG
			In a sense we've all met Mrs.
			Apgar, so shall we dispense with
			the introductions?

	But Manua is ignoring him. Her attention is riveted on
	Riker. Riker half-rises from his chair...

					PICARD
				(holding up a hand)
			Mrs. Apgar, do you understand
			the purpose of this hearing?

	She nods.

					TROI
			We understand how difficult this
			will be for you. If you need a
			recess, please don't hesitate to
			ask.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT THREE    30.

44   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Would you like to make a statement
			before we begin?

					MANUA
				(unprepared)
			No. I just know he did it. He
			killed my husband.

	Riker reacts...

					KRAG
			Load Manua Simulation One.

45
thru	OMITTED
47

48   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LIVING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The witness, the accused and the observers at the
	table. Frozen on stage is Manua and Apgar alone...
	heading through the living area... she is straightening
	out his tie (or whatever accessory is appropriate)...

48A  MANUA

	visibly gasps at this sight. Krag studies her, decides
	she's ready to proceed.

					KRAG
			Run program.

49   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The figures unfreeze... and Manua continues to adjust
	her husband's appearance, brushing off his suit, etc...
	he is impatient, bitter and defeated. As she speaks
	she punctuates her words with encouraging little
	touches to his hand, cheek, etc.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    31.

49   CONTINUED:

					MANUA
			If you greet them with such a long
			face they're going to assume
			something is wrong with the
			experiment.

					APGAR
			I just need time... A little more
			time.

					MANUA
				(smiles at him)
			I'm certain they'll give you the
			time you need if you just show
			a little charm.

					APGAR
				(kisses her lightly)
			You do that so much better than
			I.

	He catches her as she starts to walk away.

					APGAR (cont'd)
			Manua, someday I'll be able to
			reward you... for all your
			patience. I'll get you everything
			you ever dreamed of.

					MANUA
			I have all the reward I need.

	Manua smiles at him, a warm, loving glance. This is
	a very supportive woman who's charming and in love with
	life.

					MANUA (cont'd)
			Go on, I'll be right in...

	He EXITS and she takes a deep breath, smiles a hopeful
	smile to herself... and as she takes a beat to look
	in a mirror and adjust her hair... from the other room,
	we can hear the materialization sound... and...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    32.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Doctor Apgar? I'm Commander
			William Riker; Lieutenant
			Commander Geordi La Forge.

	She moves toward the door...

					APGAR (O.S.)
			My assistant Tayna... well, let's
			get on with it, shall we?

49A  INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY

	MANUA ENTERS.

					MANUA
			Don't be in such a hurry, dear.
			Perhaps our guests would like some
			refreshment...

					APGAR
			My wife, Manua...

	And she is Donna Reed here... the happy homemaker...
	but still there is that moment... because now Riker
	gives her that look... the look that John Garfield gave
	Lana Turner in "The Postman Always Rings Twice"... and
	she feels it and is immediately uncomfortable...

					RIKER
				(warm)
			It's a... pleasure... to meet you,
			Manua.

	(And it's important to note that in this take on the
	story, Riker's attitude is less aloof and formal. He's
	relaxed and charming. In fact, in some ways he is more
	like the Riker we know and love.)

					APGAR
			I'm anxious to get started...

	Reluctantly, bringing back his attention to Apgar --

					RIKER
			If you wish.

   STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT THREE   32A.

49A  CONTINUED:

					APGAR
			I must say I resent your early
			arrival, Commander... I have much
			work to do...

					RIKER
			I'll try to make this as painless
			as possible. For both of us.
				(smiles to Manua)
			Do you assist your husband in his
			work?

					MANUA
			Oh, dear, no. I'm no scientist.

					RIKER
			Frankly, neither am I.

					MANUA
				(uncomfortable)
			But I find this all fascinating,
			don't you?

	Riker grins as though they share a secret boredom.

					RIKER
			Mister La Forge, why don't you
			go over the doctor's experimental
			data...
				(to Apgar)
			Later on, you can give me an
			overview...

					APGAR
				(defensive)
			Fine. Whatever. Starfleet will
			get its Krieger Wave converter...
			These things take time. I've had
			a few setbacks, that's all...

	Manua gives Apgar a warning glance... don't be rude,
	dear. Apgar pulls it in...

					RIKER
			Doctor, I'm not here to put
			pressure on you.

	And this is said to Manua --

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    33.

49A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I'm sure my report will only
			underscore the need for continued
			support of your research.

	And as nice as that sounds, the fact that it is said
	to Manua could carry with it a tinge of sexual
	leverage. Apgar grunts, disbelieving... moving away
	with Geordi and Tayna --

					APGAR
			Tayna, I'll call up the records...
			show the commander's assistant
			whatever he wants to see.

					TAYNA
				(to Geordi)
			If you'll come with me...
				(moving across the lab)
			Our field generator is on the
			planet, since it requires a
			minimum of five thousand
			kilometers for the field to
			collimate.

	Manua suddenly finds herself alone with Riker and his
	eyes are undressing her... their eyes meet, she quickly
	moves to her husband at a computer bank...

					MANUA
			Darling, let Tayna take care of
			that... I'm sure Commander Riker
			wants to hear how close you are
			to a breakthrough...

	And it's her husband's arm she takes...

					MANUA
			I'll make the two of you a drink
			and you can talk all about Krieger
			Waves...

	And she leads them out...

50   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LIVING AREA

	Manua handing a glass of champagne to Riker who is
	standing close at her side. She crosses to her
	husband, who is seated on the couch, and gives him a
	glass.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    34.

50   CONTINUED:

					APGAR
			To success.

					RIKER
				(glance to Manua)
			Success.

	They drink. Manua looks at Apgar with encouraging
	eyes. Apgar gets the message, clears his throat...

					APGAR
			Well, in a way, I suppose it's
			good you're early. Manua's right
			-- it gives me a chance to show
			you the progress we've been
			making.

	Riker is paying no to attention to the babbling
	scientist. He is watching Manua.

					RIKER
			I'd appreciate it if Commander
			La Forge and I could stay here
			until the Enterprise returns.

					MANUA
				(uncomfortable)
			It's a little inconvenient --

					RIKER
			It might help accelerate the
			process...

	Apgar feels the pressure...

					APGAR
			If you wish, Commander...

	Apgar stands, and begins to pace as he warms to his
	topic.

					APGAR
			Now, where shall I start... well,
			first of all, you should know that
			I'm very close to being able to
			collimate a Krieger field...

	Manua looks up from an abstracted study of her glass,
	and finds Riker staring at her intently. A long beat
	as they stare at each other.

									CUT TO:

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT THREE    35.

51   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION - GUEST QUARTERS
	(OPTICAL)

	Riker is surveying the tiny room. Manua, who stands
	behind him, and very close to the door, is
	uncomfortable.

					RIKER
			Very... charming.
				(smiles at her)
			It has your touch.

					MANUA
				(embarrassed)
			The station is very small, and
			we don't often have guests. So
			I use this as my sanctuary.

					RIKER
			Who do you need sanctuary from?

	She smiles off the question uncomfortably...

					MANUA
			The environmental controls are
			here...

	While she is talking Riker moves to the control panel
	and CLOSES the door, blocks the exit. Manua starts,
	and looks back at him.

					MANUA
			Commander... it's late and I'm
			tired.

					RIKER
			A husband more interested in
			Krieger Waves than in a woman like
			you... how is it possible...

					MANUA
				(angry)
			My husband is one of the great
			minds in the galaxy... and we love
			each other very much...

	She moves toward the door but he stops her, puts his
	hands on her shoulders...

					MANUA
				(softly pleading)
			Please... don't...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT THREE    35A.

51   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It must get very lonely for you
			up here... a princess in a very
			high tower...

					MANUA
			My husband will be looking for
			me...

					RIKER
			Your sanctuary, remember... ?

	He slips the garment over her shoulders... she covers
	herself...

					RIKER (O.S.)
			She's lying... this never
			happened...

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Freeze program...

	It freezes.

51A  ANOTHER ANGLE - THE WATCHERS (OPTICAL)

	As Riker can't take this anymore, and he stands.

					RIKER
			Captain, you know I would never
			act like this.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker...

	He crosses into the Holodeck quarters, goes up to his
	image.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			This isn't me. I wasn't the one
			who closed the door... I didn't
			proposition her... I certainly
			didn't try to rape her...
				(turning to Manua)
			Why are you doing this?

	Manua reacts...

					MANUA
			It's exactly what happened...

   STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT THREE   35B.

51A  CONTINUED:

	Troi moves out to Riker...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    36.

51A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker looks again at the frozen image...

					TROI
			Come on, Will. Sit down.

	Riker returns to the table. Krag watches it all
	curiously.

					KRAG
			Resume program.

51B  INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION
	GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SCENE 51A)

	The door OPENS to REVEAL Apgar. Seeing his wife in
	Riker's arms he snaps:

					APGAR
				(to Riker)
			I knew you'd try this, Riker.
			Do you think I didn't notice how
			you looked at her? I'm not the
			fool you take me for...

	In a rage he rushes Riker. Riker blocks Apgar's wild
	punch, and follows with two hard jabs to the
	scientist's gut. Apgar doubles over, and falls to the
	floor. Manua runs to her husband, and drops down
	protectively at his side.

					APGAR
			You won't get away with this.
			Your career is over. I'll see
			to it. I swear I will, Riker.

					RIKER
				(threatening)
			If you report this, you'll be
			making a terrible mistake, Doctor.
			A terrible mistake.

	Manua is terrified of Riker. She gets Apgar to his
	feet, and helps him from the room.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT THREE    37.

52   OMITTED

53   ANGLE ON - KRAG (OPTICAL)

	in the gallery.

					KRAG
			Freeze program.

					MANUA
				(to Riker)
			Your career was safe. He was a
			scientist. In another day some
			fascinating bit of technical
			trivia would have distracted him.
			He would have forgotten about you
			and his complaint to Starfleet.

	Riker reacts.

					MANUA (cont'd)
				(she begins to cry)
			Excuse me.

	She heads for the Holodeck doors, followed by Krag.
	Picard is deeply troubled by the charges... not that
	he believes them, but the mounting evidence is forcing
	him to see extradition may be unavoidable. After a
	beat, he glances at Troi and Riker... softly --

					PICARD
			We'll, uh... take a short recess.

	Picard EXITS. Troi and Riker are alone. Riker is
	stunned.

					RIKER
			Why would she lie like that... ?

	Troi doesn't immediately answer... in fact, she's
	uncomfortable with what she's feeling and he notices
	it.

					RIKER
			She was lying. You must have felt
			it.

        STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT THREE        38.

53   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Will, I sensed no deception from
			her...

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Then you must think that I...

					TROI
			No, of course not. I know you.
			You don't have to convince me of
			anything.

					RIKER
			We can't both be telling the
			truth.

					TROI
			It is the truth... as you each
			remember it.

	Riker tries to lighten the mood, but there is an
	undercurrent of seriousness and truth to his words.

					RIKER
			Yes, but her version is going to
			put a noose around my neck.

	Off Troi's reaction.

									CUT TO:

54   OMITTED

55   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly, assisted by a NURSE, is examining a
	CREWWOMAN'S arm.

					BEVERLY
			This is healing beautifully. I
			think you can begin to work on
			strengthening these muscles
			again...

        STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT THREE        39.

55   CONTINUED:

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Security to Doctor Crusher...
			evacuate, repeat evacuate...
			radiation emissions are indicated
			in Sickbay...

55A  ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Beverly guides the others out, move to find the
	wall is melting...

55B
thru	OMITTED
56
									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FOUR        40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

57   INT. SICKBAY

	Geordi and Wesley are examining the melted spot in the
	wall, (which is about the size of a basketball) with
	tricorders. Picard, Riker, and Beverly are listening
	to Data's report.

					DATA
			It is definitely the same
			radiation that penetrated deck
			thirty-nine... highly focused,
			very powerful... but of unknown
			origin.

					GEORDI
			If this should happen in the
			engine core or the anti-matter
			containment tanks, we'll be in
			trouble, Captain...

					PICARD
			Do you have any theories?

					WESLEY
			Data noticed something too strange
			to be a coincidence...

					DATA
			The two radiation events aboard
			the Enterprise occurred five hours,
			twenty minutes and three seconds
			apart. The science station
			exploded yesterday at almost
			exactly four times that interval.

					WESLEY
			There's a point-zero-zero-one-four
			second variance we haven't been
			able to explain yet.

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Are you saying there's a
			connection between the radiation
			bursts and the explosion?

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FOUR        41.

57   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We do not have the evidence to
			support that conclusion at this
			time, Commander.

	He glances at Picard...

					BEVERLY
			If they're right, we should be
			able to predict the next event...

					GEORDI
			We expect it in just over five
			hours.

					PICARD
			Take every precaution you can to
			protect the ship's vital areas...
			if you haven't identified the
			source before the time interval
			is up, we will leave orbit. If you
			perceive any further danger,
			advise me immediately.

	He leaves... Riker gives his colleagues a look that
	says my life may be in your hands...

					WESLEY
			We'll figure it out, Commander.

	Riker nods with silent appreciation, moves quickly off
	to join the captain...

58   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Picard is already inside as Riker ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Deck eleven.

	They begin to move. Riker glances at Picard... thinks
	for a second, and then...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT FOUR        42.

58   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to computer)
			Halt.

	Turbolift STOPS. Picard looks at Riker with surprise.

					PICARD
				(about to warn Riker)
			Number One...

					RIKER
			I'm not going to try to influence
			your decision, Captain. I know
			you may have to turn me over to
			Krag. I can accept that.

					PICARD
			It hasn't come to that yet.

					RIKER
			But it might... and it's more
			important to me that you know I
			didn't do it.

	Picard's looks at his first officer. Lets his guard
	down. Not serious --

					PICARD
			If you could just keep your
			trousers buckled... things like
			this wouldn't happen to you...

					RIKER
				(not realizing he's
				 joking)
			I never even gave her a second
			glance...

					PICARD
			Number One, even I gave her a
			second glance.

	Picard gives him a half grin... and Riker relaxes...

					PICARD
			Did I ever tell you about the
			mayor's wife in Brussels...

					RIKER
			The one who collected Starfleet
			cadets...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT FOUR       42A.

58   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I did tell you...

					RIKER
			No, you didn't...

	Picard does a take. Not you too...

					RIKER
			Brussels is lovely this time of
			the year. Isn't it?

	Picard and Riker nod in unison.

					RIKER
			All things considered right now,
			I'd rather be in Brussels.

					PICARD
			As would I, Number One. As would
			I.

	A long beat. Picard searches for the right thing to
	say without looking at him.

					PICARD
			Will, giving you to them would
			be like handing over a part of
			myself.

	Riker gives Picard a long look until Picard is so
	uncomfortable that he must ends this...

					PICARD
				(to computer)
			Resume.

	Hold a beat as they don't look at each other.

59   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY

	Close on Tayna while Picard, Riker, Krag and Troi look
	on.

					TAYNA
			After the... the fight, Doctor
			Apgar came to find me... he was
			very upset...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT FOUR 43-45.        

59   CONTINUED:

					KRAG
			And he told you what happened?

					TAYNA
			Yes, he told me everything that
			happened...

					KRAG
				(to Picard)
			Based on Tayna's deposition, we
			have reconstructed the incident
			in Commander Riker's quarters as
			Doctor Apgar described it to
			her... computer...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Inspector, this is hearsay...
			She wasn't a witness to this
			incident...

					KRAG
			Doctor Apgar is dead. Tayna's
			statement is admissible under
			Tanugan law... and I insist you
			consider it.

					PICARD
				(beat, frowns)
			We will... watch this evidence.
			And I will weigh it accordingly.

	Krag moves out of the lab.

					KRAG
			Computer, run Tayna Simulation
			Three.

60
thru	OMITTED
63

64   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION GUEST QUARTERS -
	(OPTICAL)

	As the door opens to reveal Apgar, we can see Riker
	and Manua in the same basic position that they have
	been in the other flashbacks... her dress is off,
	Riker's arms around her... here, though, they are
	fully embracing in a passionate kiss, both on fire...
	they react as...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT FOUR         46.

64A  OMITTED

64B  NEW ANGLE - APGAR

	in a rage...

					APGAR
			I knew I'd find the two of you
			together. Do you think I didn't
			notice how you were looking at
			each other? I'm not the fool you
			take me for...

	Apgar moves quickly at Riker... Riker throws a wild
	PUNCH at Apgar, who quickly ducks out of the way.
	Apgar smoothly moves under Riker's swing and sends him
	to the ground with a flurry several quick PUNCHES to
	Riker's stomach and jaw.

					APGAR
			I'm going to report this, Riker.
			You can count on that.

	From the floor --

					RIKER
			You're a dead man, Apgar. A dead
			man.

64C  ON RIKER IN THE GALLERY

	shaking his head...

					KRAG (O.S.)
			Freeze program.

	Program freezes.

64D  ANGLE - THE GALLERY

					KRAG
			And then Doctor Apgar came to find
			you...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT FOUR        47.

64D  CONTINUED:

					KRAG
			Run Tayna Simulation Four.

65   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LAB (OPTICAL)

	Apgar and Tayna are alone in the lab. Apgar is very
	distraught and upset.

					APGAR
			I want you to take Manua and beam
			down to Tanuga immediately.

					TAYNA
			Doctor, if he threatened you, you
			shouldn't stay...

					APGAR
			I'm not leaving him here alone.
			He's capable of anything. I've
			got to protect our work...

					TAYNA
			I'll contact the authorities.

	Apgar thinks about that... after a beat...

					APGAR
			No, I'll take care of that.

	She reluctantly moves to exit... as Apgar, his mind
	working, moves across the room and touches a panel
	(that will become meaningful later)... Tayna pauses at
	the door...

					TAYNA
			Doctor, be careful...

					APGAR
			It'll be all right. Go on...

	She EXITS.

65A  ON TAYNA AND KRAG

					KRAG
			Computer, freeze program.
				(to Tayna)
			What happened next?

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FOUR        48.

65A  CONTINUED:

					TAYNA
			I left the station with Manua.
			The next morning when I heard that
			the station had exploded... I knew
			what had happened. He'd killed
			Doctor Apgar.

					KRAG
			Thank you. You're excused.

	She exits off camera.

66   ON KRAG AND PICARD

					KRAG
				(to Picard)
			Captain, I have established
			motive, method and opportunity.
			In any court in the Federation,
			it is enough to warrant the
			extradition of the accused. I
			await your decision forthwith.

	Push in on Picard...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT FIVE        49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

67   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Troi.

					PICARD
			I don't see any alternative, do
			you?

					TROI
			We both know Will is innocent...

					PICARD
			Of course he is. But as a
			Starfleet captain, I don't have
			the luxury of yielding to my
			personal feelings.
				(beat)
			The evidence certainly warrants
			a trial... I will have to allow
			extradition.

					TROI
			Do you think there's enough
			evidence to prove his innocence?

	A long beat.

					PICARD
			Frankly... no.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we have discovered the
			source of the radiation... can
			you join us on the bridge?

					PICARD
			Acknowledged.
				(pausing, to Troi)
			Why don't you spend some time with
			Commander Riker...

					TROI
			I'd like that.

	Picard acknowledges and EXITS.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT FIVE         50.

67A  OMITTED

67B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

	Geordi, Data, and Wesley are at one of the aft science
	stations. Picard ENTERS from the Ready Room.

					DATA
			Captain, as you know, we have been
			looking for a phenomenon that
			reoccurs every five hours, twenty
			minutes and three seconds...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			The interval between radiation
			bursts...

					DATA
			We have found one such phenomenon
			on the planet's surface.

					GEORDI
			It's the field generator that
			Apgar used in his research. When
			it's fully charged, it emits an
			energy pulse and then requires
			five hours, twenty minutes and
			three seconds to recharge itself.

					WESLEY
			It must have been left on after
			the explosion of the lab.

					PICARD
			But why would the generator be
			affecting the Enterprise this
			way... ?

					DATA
			It should not be. It is a
			harmless Lambda Field generator.

					GEORDI
			But we knew that somehow it was
			related to our radiation bursts
			... and that's when the pieces
			started falling together...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FIVE       50A.

67B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We now know what is causing the
			bursts, sir, and why the science
			station exploded.

					WESLEY
			We also know who killed Doctor
			Apgar.

	Off Picard's reaction...

67C
thru	OMITTED
67E

69   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Still in orbit.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT FIVE         51.

70   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Geordi, Krag, Manua and Tayna.
	(NOTE: Troi has already heard the explanation and
	should not be perplexed at what she hears.)

					PICARD
			Chief Inspector, we've watched
			the events replayed over and over
			again... I've been impressed...
			and admittedly dismayed... by the
			body of evidence you've prepared
			against Commander Riker.

	Krag acknowledges.

					PICARD
			But isn't it remarkable that with
			all the witnesses, all the
			different points of view of the
			events aboard the space station...
			that we've never seen what really
			happened at all?

					KRAG
				(reacts)
			I don't understand.

					PICARD
			Allow me, with the help of Mister
			La Forge, to explain. computer,
			load Manua Program One, time code
			fourteen-four-one...

70A  ANGLE

	The holograms of Riker, Manua, Apgar, Geordi and Tayna
	appear frozen as they did in Manua's version of the
	first lab scene...

					PICARD
			Play program.

					APGAR
				(defensive)
			Fine. Whatever. Starfleet will
			get its Krieger Wave converter.
			These things take time. I've had
			a few setbacks, that's all...

					PICARD
			Freeze.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FIVE        52.

70A  CONTINUED:

	The holograms freeze.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Apgar, this was from your
			deposition. It would suggest that
			your husband had failed to create
			Krieger Waves...

					MANUA
			Yes. But he was very close to
			a breakthrough.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			He says here he needed more
			time... and he was upset by our
			early arrival. In fact, I
			maintain he already had made a
			breakthrough... and that he was
			lying to us...

					KRAG
			On what basis... ?

	Picard glances to Geordi...

					GEORDI
			For the last several hours, the
			Enterprise has been experiencing
			unusual radiation bursts. We've
			identified them as Krieger Waves.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT FIVE         53.

70A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Reactions...

					TAYNA
			Krieger Waves... but that's
			impossible. From where?

					GEORDI
			From right here. In the Holodeck.

					PICARD
			We recreated your science lab in
			every conceivable detail... from
			all technical sources available
			including Doctor Apgar's own
			personal records... There is a
			slight margin of error, but
			essentially whatever was in the
			original lab is here...

					GEORDI
				(moving to the
				 experimental display)
			Including the Krieger Wave
			converter that Doctor Apgar
			claimed didn't work... except it
			does work.

					PICARD
			Your field generator on the planet
			surface has been sending out
			harmless energy charges... and
			this facsimile has been converting
			them into Krieger Waves.

					RIKER
				(confused)
			But the Holodeck can't create
			anything dangerous...

					GEORDI
				(acknowledges)
			It didn't. When you get down to
			basics, the converter is nothing
			more than a complex series of
			mirrors and reflective coils.
			The energy from the field
			generator on the planet simply
			reflects off elements in the
			convertor which turns it into
			highly focused Krieger Waves...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT FIVE        54.

70A  CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			And those waves have been randomly
			striking different areas of our
			ship as we orbit the planet and
			our angle to the generator
			changes.

					KRAG
			Why would Apgar lie about his own
			success... ?

					PICARD
				(nods, yes, good
				 question)
			Computer, run Manua Program One,
			time code, fourteen three-eight.

	The set changes to --

70B  OMITTED

70C  ANGLE - SPACE STATION LIVING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	From Manua's story --

					APGAR
			Manua, someday I'll reward you
			for all your patience. I'll get
			you everything you ever dreamed
			of.

					MANUA
			I have all the reward I need.

					PICARD
			Freeze.

	The Holodeck figures freeze.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Run Riker Program Two, time code,
			sixteen-one-zero.

	The Apgar/Manua holograms DISAPPEAR and REAPPEAR with
	Riker, from Riker's story, the champagne toast:

					RIKER
			To your success, doctor.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT FIVE         55.

70C  CONTINUED:

					MANUA
				(pointed)
			And the rewards that come with
			it.

					PICARD
			Freeze.

	The Holodeck figures freeze.

					MANUA
			I never said that.

					PICARD
			Nevertheless, it seems clear that
			your husband was motivated to earn
			the kind of rewards that would
			please you, Mrs. Apgar.

					MANUA
				(defensive)
			What's wrong with that?

					TROI
			He wouldn't have earned great
			profits from his dealings with
			Starfleet... We were only
			interested in a new power
			source...

					GEORDI
			But if he could turn this into
			a weapon... it would be worth a
			lot to the Ferengi or the
			Romulans or a few others. Doctor
			Apgar had been ordering extra
			dicosilium for months... that's
			a pretty good indication he was
			trying to create larger reflective
			coils.

					PICARD
			When the away team arrived early
			he must have been worried that
			Starfleet was getting suspicious.
			He needed more time to finish his
			work. Apgar said that in all
			three versions. No doubt, he was
			afraid that Commander Riker might
			learn the truth and cut off his
			support prematurely.
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT FIVE         56.

70C  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Discovering Commander Riker with
			his wife did not improve matters.
				(dramatic pause)
			And, I submit, that he decided
			to murder Commander Riker.

	Reactions.

					MANUA
			Ridiculous.

					PICARD
			Is it? Computer, run Tayna
			Program Four, time code
			eighteen-one-four.

	The set changes back to...

71   OMITTED

71A  ANGLE - SPACE STATION LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	From Tayna's story, Apgar and Tayna --

					TAYNA
			I'll contact the authorities.

					APGAR
			No, I'll take care of that.

	She reluctantly moves to exit... as Apgar, his mind
	working, moves across the room and touches a panel...

					PICARD
			Freeze.

	The holograms freeze.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Tayna, what is it that he's doing
			here... ?

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT FIVE         57.

71A  CONTINUED:

	Apgar's hologram has been frozen as he touches the
	panel.

					TAYNA
				(realizing)
			Activating the generator on the
			planet.

					PICARD
			Why would he do that?

					TAYNA
				(shrugs)
			Maybe he was going to work on the
			converter, I don't know.

					PICARD
			Or he might have already been
			thinking ahead to his next
			confrontation with Commander
			Riker... Computer, play Riker
			Program Four, time code twenty-four-one.

72   NEW ANGLE

	The holograms of Apgar and Tayna disappear and are
	replaced by Apgar and Riker... as described by Riker...

					APGAR
			What are you going to put in your
			report, Riker? That there's no
			justification for all the extra
			discosilium I've requested? That
			is why they sent you early, isn't
			it?

					RIKER
				(shakes his head)
			Doctor...

					APGAR
				(too earnest)
			I can explain why I needed it.
			They have no idea what my problems
			are... there are explanations for
			all of it...

					RIKER
				(interrupts)
			I don't need explanations.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT FIVE         58.

72   CONTINUED:

	A moment as they study each other. Apgar seems to
	understand where he stands now.

					PICARD
			Freeze.

	The holograms freeze.

					PICARD
			To Apgar, that must have seemed
			as though Commander Riker was
			confirming his worst fears. And I
			believe this is when Apgar decided
			finally to kill him.

					KRAG
			You forget, Picard... we know the
			energy pulse which blew up the
			reactor was fired from Commander
			Riker's position not Doctor
			Apgar's.

	Picard glances to Geordi.

					GEORDI
			We are hypothesizing that Doctor
			Apgar energized the converter at
			the moment of Commander Riker's
			beam-out hoping to make his death
			look like a transporter accident.
			But something went wrong... the
			energy pulse hit the Transporter
			beam and reflected back to the
			lab's reactor which caused the
			explosion.

					KRAG
			An interesting hypothesis. But
			impossible to prove.

					GEORDI
			Not really. We know that the
			field generator on the planet
			has been repeating a discharge
			command ever since the explosion.
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT FIVE         59.

72   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
			The intervals are like
			clockwork... except the explosion
			occurred point-zero-zero-one-four
			seconds after the first
			discharge... the only explanation
			for that variance is the time it
			would take the energy pulse to
			bounce back from the transporter
			beam to the reactor.

					MANUA
			I haven't the slightest idea what
			anyone's talking about.

					PICARD
			Nor should you, Mrs. Apgar.
			We have arranged a demonstration
			to illustrate. Mister La Forge,
			I believe it is almost time is
			it not?

					GEORDI
				(acknowledges)
			Computer, load program, La Forge
			One... coordinate auto-engage time
			sequence.

73   ANGLE

	The holograms of Riker and Apgar disappear and reappear
	in different positions...

					GEORDI
				(beat)
			The next discharge from the field
			generator is scheduled to occur
			in a few moments. We have aligned
			the Holodeck program to recreate
			the final events as Commander
			Riker described them... only this
			time our facsimile will
			automatically process the energy
			charge from the planet and reflect
			it just as the original convertor
			did before the explosion.

					PICARD
			If we're correct, we'll know it
			instantly.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT FIVE         60.

73   CONTINUED:

	The program begins automatically... the holograms begin
	to move and talk --

					RIKER
			I will tell my captain to expect
			your grievance.

					APGAR
			Do that.

	Apgar seats himself at a console, begins to work,
	entering commands...

74   ANGLE - INCLUDE THE GALLERY (OPTICAL)

	Riker's hologram taps his insignia...

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. I'm ready
			to leave now.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Stand by, Commander. Engaging
			transport.

	Riker begins to DEMATERIALIZE... Apgar glances up...
	suddenly an energy beam shoots from the converter hits
	the transport effect and reflects back past Apgar into
	the reactor... and then there is a huge explosion that
	wipes out everything except of course the gallery...
	when it clears, we are in:

75   INT. HOLODECK

	-- the empty Holodeck. Picard, Riker, Troi, Geordi,
	Krag, Manua, and Tayna are unharmed.

					PICARD
			Doctor Apgar killed himself...
			during his attempt to kill
			Commander Riker.

	A long beat.

					KRAG
			Captain... I withdraw my request
			for Commander Riker's extradition.

	Troi smiles. Riker relaxes.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT FIVE        61.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker at their command stations. Everyone
	else in their usual positions. Troi is ENTERING from
	the aft turbolift. As she walks down to her chair she
	takes the long way so she can pass by Riker, and lay a
	hand briefly on his shoulder.

	He looks up at her, and a glance is exchanged. "I'm
	glad you're safe." "I'm glad you were there."

	She takes her chair.

					PICARD
			Well, Number One... have we any
			"further business" in the Tanuga
			system?

					RIKER
			Not that I know of, sir. I'm more
			than willing to put it behind me.

					PICARD
			Then perhaps you'd be so good as
			to get this ship underway?

					RIKER
			With pleasure, sir.

	They exchange a glance. Riker then turns toward
	Wesley.

					RIKER
			Mister Crusher, set a course for
			Emila-Two.

					WESLEY
			Course laid in, sir.

					RIKER
			Engage.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             












                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                   "Yesterday's Enterprise" 
                          #40273-163 
                              
                           Story by 
                   Trent Christopher Ganino 
                               & 
                       Eric A. Stillwell 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Ira Steven Behr 
                               & 
                        Richard Manning 
                               & 
                         Hans Beimler 
                               & 
                        Ronald D. Moore 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         David Carson 


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FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                      DECEMBER 8, 1989
 

     STAR TREK: "Yesterday's Enterprise" - 12/08/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "Yesterday's Enterprise" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             RACHEL GARRETT
                RIKER              RICHARD CASTILLO
                DATA               
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             Non-Speaking
                GUINAN              SUPERNUMERARIES
                TASHA              

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    

      STAR TREK: "Yesterday's Enterprise" 12/08/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "Yesterday's Enterprise" 
                       
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE-D           USS ENTERPRISE-D
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     USS ENTERPRISE-C
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              SICKBAY                  3 KLINGON SHIPS
              TEN-FORWARD
              CORRIDOR
              TURBOLIFT
              ENGINEERING
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              TASHA'S QUARTERS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE-C
              MAIN BRIDGE

        STAR TREK: "Yesterday's Enterprise" - 12/11/89 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "Yesterday's Enterprise" 
                  
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                  NARENDRA        nah-REN-dra
                  SARAJEVO        sar-ah-YEH-voh

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                    "Yesterday's Enterprise"                        
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	WORF is seated at a table near one of the windows. The
	ship is traveling at WARP SPEED and the stars STREAK
	by. GUINAN comes over to Worf's table and delivers
	a drink to him.

					GUINAN
			Try this.

					WORF
				(looks at drink with
				 suspicion)
			What is it?

					GUINAN
			Just try it.

	Worf takes a cautious sip, then reacts with pleasure.
	He looks at her with surprise.

					GUINAN
				(smiles)
			It's an Earth drink... prune
			juice.

	Worf takes another belt of this marvelous concoction
	and nods with pleasure.

					WORF
			A warrior's drink.

	Guinan sits down at the table.

					GUINAN
			You're always drinking alone.
			It wouldn't hurt you to look for
			a little...
				(glances at a YOUNG
				 COUPLE at nearby table)
			...companionship.

	Worf looks at her with vague irritation. This
	conversation is venturing into areas he'd rather avoid.

    STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - TEASER    2.

1    CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(measured)
			I would require a Klingon woman
			for... companionship. Human
			females are too fragile.

					GUINAN
			Not all of them... I know one or
			two on board who might find you
			a bit tame...

					WORF
			Impossible.

					GUINAN
			You never know until you try...

					WORF
			Then I will never know.

					GUINAN
			Coward...

					WORF
			I am merely concerned for the
			safety of my crewmates.

	Guinan nods -- "oh, right."

					GUINAN
			Drink your prune juice.

	The view out the window abruptly changes as the ship
	DROPS OUT OF WARP. The stars cease to streak by, and
	far out in front of the ship, a RIFT can be seen in
	space. The rift resembles a large jagged tear in space
	within which can be seen a maelstrom of changing colors
	and patterns.

2    ON GUINAN AND WORF (OPTICAL)

	who both react to the view and the rift. Worf is
	already starting to rise when he hears...

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf, report to the
			bridge.

					WORF
				(heading out)
			On my way, sir.

    STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - TEASER    3.

2    CONTINUED:

	Guinan steps toward the window with a look of concern
	on her face. She can sense something... confusion,
	dread, possibly a trace of fear cross her face. Linger
	on her expression then...

									CUT TO:

3    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND RIFT (OPTICAL)

	The ship hangs before the gaping rift in space.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	PICARD, RIKER, TROI in Command, WESLEY at Con, DATA at
	Ops. Worf ENTERS and goes to Tactical.

					PICARD
			Analysis, Mister Data.

					DATA
			Sensors are reading gravimetric
			fluctuations... most unusual
			ones.

					RIKER
			"Unusual" how? Specify?

					DATA
			Nothing I have seen before.

					PICARD
			Is it a wormhole?

					DATA
			Yes... and no. Like a... time
			displacement, but it does not have
			a discernible event horizon.

					WESLEY
			Sir, navigational subsystems are
			unable to give coordinates on the
			object.

    STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - TEASER    4.

4    CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(checks console)
			Confirmed. The phenomenon does
			not have a definable center or
			outer edge.

					RIKER
			Are you saying it is... and yet
			it isn't there?

					DATA
			I do not have sufficient
			information to make an analysis
			as yet, Commander. The dynamics
			of the radiation patterns---

5    ON WORF

	He sees something on his tactical display and
	interrupts Data.

					WORF
			Something's happening, Captain.
			A new change in sensor readings.

6    INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Guinan is still looking out the window. Her puzzlement
	turns to alarm.

					GUINAN
				(almost a whisper)
			No...

7    EXT. SPACE - THE RIFT (OPTICAL)

	The colors within the rift change, swirl, shift... a
	SHIP suddenly appears. It is barely visible and no
	identification of design or type is possible yet.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD

	His eyes fixed on the viewscreen... his voice
	strangely echoing...

					PICARD
			Mister Data?

    STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - TEASER    5.

8    CONTINUED:

	PULL BACK to reveal the rest of the bridge except for
	the Tactical station. (NOTE: history has just been
	changed although none of our characters realize it)
	The bridge has now been ALTERED to suggest a more
	militaristic atmosphere. The mood is darker, more
	somber... our comfortable bridge is more like the nerve
	center of a battleship than of an explorer. Even our
	uniforms have been slightly altered to emphasize rank
	and status.

	Troi is gone. Wesley now wears a regular Ensign's
	uniform... what were once science stations are now
	damage control centers... SECURITY SUPERNUMERARIES
	with sidearms are posted near all turbolifts...
	Picard's chair is larger and more impressive... patches
	and scars on the bulkheads attest to the action the
	ship has seen recently. The attitudes of our
	characters are more military and formal. These people
	have been hardened slightly and are not the relaxed,
	at ease people we've come to know.

					PICARD
			Can you identify the ship,
			Lieutenant? Is it an enemy
			vessel?

	MOVE TO TACTICAL and now reveal TASHA at station. The
	Tactical station itself has been expanded and enhanced
	with more panels and displays. Tasha replies crisply
	and efficiently... as if she had never been anywhere
	else.

					TASHA
				(shakes head)
			I'm getting too much interference,
			Captain.

8A   EXT. SPACE - THE RIFT (OPTICAL)

	The ship within the rift is more clearly visible. It
	is unmistakably a starship of an earlier design than
	our own. It is very battered and beaten and looks as
	though it's been to hell and back.

8B   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					TASHA
			It's clearing, Captain.
			Definitely a Federation
			starship... accessing registry...

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - TEASER       6.

8C   ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The other ship, hereafter called Enterprise-C, can be
	seen and the heavy damage is apparent.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Looks like they had a rough ride.

8D   NEW ANGLE

					TASHA
				(reading display with
				 surprise)
			N, C, C, one-seven-oh-one... C.
			U.S.S.... Enterprise.

	On reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT ONE   7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

9    EXT. SPACE - THE TWO ENTERPRISES (OPTICAL)

	Enterprise-C in f.g. with name and designation number
	clearly visible. Enterprise-D in b.g.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Military log, Combat-date
			43625.2. While investigating an
			unusual radiation anomaly reported
			by Starbase one oh five, the
			Enterprise has encountered what
			could almost be called a ghost
			from its own past... The
			Enterprise-C, the immediate
			predecessor of this battleship.

10   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
			Sensors confirm design and
			specifications, Captain. Analysis
			of hull and engine materials
			conform to engineering patterns
			and methods of that time period.

					WESLEY
			But that cruiser was destroyed
			with all hands about twenty years
			ago.

					DATA
			Presumed destroyed. The
			Enterprise-C was last seen near
			the Klingon outpost on Narendra
			Three exactly twenty-two years,
			four months and three days ago.

					RIKER
			And now it's here.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, is it possible...
			that it has... traveled through
			time?

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT ONE   8.

10   CONTINUED:

	Everyone's been thinking the same thing, but hearing it
	actually said out loud makes them all take another look
	at the ship sitting in front of them.

					DATA
			It is a possibility, Captain.
			If that is the correct hypothesis,
			then the phenomenon we just
			enountered was a temporal rift
			in space.

					PICARD
			A rift?

					DATA
			Possibly the formation of a Kerr
			loop from superstring material...
			it would require high-energy
			interactions occuring in the
			vicinity for such a structure to
			form. The rift is certainly not
			stable, Captain. It could
			collapse at any time.

					TASHA
				(eyes on tactical
				 display)
			I'm able to scan the interior of
			the ship now, sir... heavy damage
			to warp field nacelles and hull
			bearing struts... internal space
			frame --
				(shock at new reading)
			Life-signs, Captain!

	Picard and Riker react.

					TASHA
			Readings are sporadic... looks
			like they have massive casualties,
			but some are still alive.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Bridge to Sickbay. Emergency
			teams, stand by Transporter Rooms.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Understood.

	Picard gives Riker a look:

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT ONE   9.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Belay that order, Doctor.

					RIKER
			I respectfully suggest that
			regardless of how they did it,
			they are here now and they need
			our help.

					PICARD
			That ship has traveled into its
			own future. We are dealing with
			variables that could alter the
			flow of our own history.

					RIKER
			But their influence on history
			has ended, sir. That ship
			disappeared from the past
			twenty-two years ago and never
			returned.

	Before Picard can reply, Tasha interrupts them.

					TASHA
			Captain, the Enterprise... C is
			sending out a distress call, sir.
			Audio only.

	Picard nods.

					GARRETT'S COM VOICE
				(strained as if in pain)
			This... is Captain Garrett... of
			the Starship Enterprise, to any
			Federation ship. We... have been
			attacked by Romulan warships and
			require... immediate assistance.
			We have lost warp drive...
			life-support is failing.

					RIKER
			We have no record of a Romulan
			assault on the Enterprise-C...

					TASHA
			Voice message has ended, Captain.
			All I'm receiving now is their
			automated distress signal.

	All eyes turn to Picard. He looks at the Main Viewer
	as he makes his decision... a long tense moment.

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT ONE   10.

10   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Hailing frequency, Lieutenant.
			This is Captain Picard of... a
			Federation starship. Standby to
			receive emergency teams.

	The only response is STATIC.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			We'll handle this one step at a
			time. Stabilize power systems
			and attend to their casualties.
			Avoid discussions of where and
			when they are.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.
				(heads to turbolift)
			Lieutenant.

	SUPERNUMERARY goes to Tactical. Tasha and Riker EXIT.

					WESLEY
				(reading console)
			Message coming in from Starfleet
			monitor stations, Captain.
			Klingon battlecruisers have been
			reported moving toward this
			sector.

	This is not welcome news.

					PICARD
				(grimly)
			Battle alert, Mister Crusher.
			Condition Yellow.

	bridge alert status goes to YELLOW and we hear a new
	ALERT SOUND.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.
				(works console)
			All decks report Condition Yellow.

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT ONE   11.

11
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12

12A  INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Which is somewhat different than we last saw it... no
	civilians... about twenty UNIFORMED CREWMEN and WAITERS
	all carrying sidearms. Not as casual... more a
	military canteen/mess hall than a lounge.

	Guinan's expression is puzzled. She's walking around.
	She frowns and shakes her head.

					GUINAN
				(to no one in
				 particular)
			It's changed... it's all
			changed...

	A customer overhears, gives her an odd look... she
	moves quickly to EXIT.

13   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE-C (OPTICAL)

	The battered starship drifts in space.

14   INT. ENTERPRISE-C BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The bridge has been heavily damaged. RED ALERT is in
	effect. FOUR SUPERNUMERARIES are lying dead on the
	deck plates or at their consoles. Smoke lingers in
	the air and burning panels add their own eerie
	lighting. Slumped in the captain's chair is RACHEL
	GARRETT, a tall, handsome woman that commands respect
	instantly. She is injured and barely holding on to
	consciousness. Riker, GEORDI, BEVERLY, and Tasha BEAM
	onto the bridge. Beverly moves to a crewman lying on
	the deck, Geordi goes to what's left of the engineering
	console, and Riker and Tasha go to Garrett.

					RIKER
			Captain Garrett?

					GARRETT
				(through fog of pain)
			Yes.

					RIKER
			I'm Commander Riker. We have
			emergency teams boarding your
			ship.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT ONE  11A.

14   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (Cont'd)
				(to Beverly)
			Doctor.

	Beverly goes to Garrett and runs a tricorder over her.

					BEVERLY
				(quietly to Riker)
			The rest of the bridge crew is
			dead.
				(reading tricorder)
			Her leg is fractured and she has
			serious internal injuries.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT ONE      12.

14   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY (Cont'd)
			I'll have to get her back to the
			Enterprise, it's more than I can
			do here.

					GARRETT
				(fighting to make sense
				 of it all)
			To where?

					RIKER
			We'll explain later, Captain.

					GARRETT
				(summons some steel)
			You'll explain now, Commander.

					RIKER
			We're from a Federation starship.
			We've answered your distress call.
			Your ship is in good hands, but
			we need to get you to our Sickbay.

					GARRETT
				(reluctantly)
			Very well.

					BEVERLY
				(activates com badge)
			Crusher to Transporter Room. Two
			to beam directly to Sickbay.

	Riker stands back as Beverly and Garrett BEAM out. He
	goes over to Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(shaking his head at
				 console)
			Pretty bad, Commander. Looks like
			they were in a hell of a fight.

					RIKER
			If you can't stabilize
			life-support, we'll have to
			evacuate the ship.

					GEORDI
			I think we can do it. I'll have
			to get to Engineering...

	Riker gives him a curt nod and Geordi moves toward
	emergency exit.

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT ONE   13.

14   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
				(activates com badge)
			La Forge to damage control team
			alpha. Meet me on Engineering
			level three.

	Geordi EXITS. A RASPING OF METAL is heard coming from
	one of the collapsed bulkheads. Tasha moves quickly to
	the wall and manages to move some of the material with
	Riker's help.

15   NEW ANGLE

	on Tasha and RICHARD CASTILLO, who is lying under the
	rubble. Castillo is ruggedly handsome, with jet black
	hair and fiery eyes. He is apparently just regaining
	consciousness, but otherwise does not look injured.

					CASTILLO
			Thanks...

	Castillo gets up, he's still a bit wobbly on his feet.
	He looks at Tasha and Riker and tries to put his
	memories in order. Riker wants to head off this
	discussion for now.

					RIKER
			I'm Commander Riker.

					CASTILLO
			Lieutenant Castillo. Helmsman.

					RIKER
			Your Captain has been sent back
			to the Ent--... back to our ship.
				(glance around bridge)
			You would appear to be the senior
			officer left aboard.

	Castillo looks around the shattered bridge. The
	destruction, though no surprise to him, is still
	shocking. His gaze travels over the bodies of his
	former shipmates.

					CASTILLO
				(quietly)
			So it would appear.

	As Tasha and Riker exchange a look...

									CUT TO:

      STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT ONE      14.

16
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17

18   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
			Away team reporting in, sir.

					PICARD
			On screen, Mister Data.

19   ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Riker appears on the viewscreen. He is standing on the
	bridge of the Enterprise-C.

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Go ahead, Commander

					RIKER
			We've stabilized life support,
			Captain. Mister La Forge is
			working on restoring the main
			power couplings but it'll take
			time. Things are a real mess over
			here.

20   NEW ANGLE

					PICARD
			Survivors?

					RIKER
			One hundred twenty-five, sir

					WESLEY
				(softly)
			Out of seven hundred.

					PICARD
			Recommendation?

					RIKER
			I'd hate to scrap her, sir.
			Starfleet could certainly use
			another ship, even if it is a
			little old.

      STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT ONE      15.

20   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Agreed. But we can't stay in this
			area too long.
				(makes decision)
			You have nine hours. If you can
			get her underway in that time,
			we'll escort her back to Starbase
			one oh five. If not, we'll
			evacuate the survivors and destroy
			the ship.

					RIKER
			Understood, sir.

21   ON TURBOLIFT

	Guinan ENTERS. She looks around the bridge. It looks
	familiar, yet somehow wrong to her... just like
	everything else aboard.

21A  NEW ANGLE

					PICARD
			Keep me posted, Picard out.

	Picard turns away from the viewscreen and sees Guinan
	for the first time. Her appearance on the bridge is
	somewhat unprecedented and Picard is very surprised.

					PICARD
			Guinan... ?

					GUINAN
				(quiet yet urgent)
			We need to talk. Now. It's all
			wrong, Captain. This is not the
			way it's supposed to be.

	PUSH IN on Picard's reaction....

22
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23

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/15/89 - ACT TWO   16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

23A  EXT. SPACE - THE TWO ENTERPRISES (OPTICAL)

	As before.

24   INT. READY ROOM

	Guinan and Picard talking.

					GUINAN
			I don't know...

					PICARD
			You must have some idea how things
			have changed...

					GUINAN
			I look at things... at people...
			and they don't feel right.

					PICARD
			What things? What people?

	Guinan looks around helplessly for an example, settles
	on Picard himself:

					GUINAN
			The bridge...

					PICARD
			What's the matter with it?

					GUINAN
			It's not right.

					PICARD
			It's the same bridge, Guinan. It
			hasn't changed.

	Worried, confused -- she sits. Knowing but being
	unable to explain... her placid nature cannot mask her
	frustration... it's more frightening than anything
	she's ever known.

					GUINAN
			I know that. And I also know...
			it's wrong.

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT TWO  16A.

24   CONTINUED:

	Her eyes look to Picard almost apologizing, needing to
	be believed... Picard takes a deep breath, sits.

					PICARD
			What else?

	Feelings... reaching inside for feelings... almost to
	herself --

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT TWO   17.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					GUINAN
			Families. There should be
			children here...

					PICARD
			Children? On the Enterprise... ?
				(she nods)
			We're at war, Guinan.

					GUINAN
				(quick)
			No, we're not.
				(beat, thoughtful)
			I mean, we shouldn't be. This
			is a ship of peace. Not of war.

					PICARD
				(beat)
			Guinan, what you're suggesting...

					GUINAN
			It's not a suggestion, Captain.
			And that ship from the past...
			it was not supposed to come here.
			It's got to go back.

	On his reaction...

24A  INT. ENTERPRISE-D SICKBAY (FORMERLY SCENE 17)

	Garrett is lying on a table while Beverly and a MEDICAL
	SUPERNUMERARY work on her. In b.g., TWO MORE
	SUPERNUMERARIES tend to FOUR INJURED ENTERPRISE-C
	CREWMEMBERS. Garrett is awakening, looks around the
	Sickbay. She's beginning to realize that this isn't
	just another starship. She looks at the instruments
	that Beverly is using with curiosity... they don't seem
	quite familiar to her. She looks over as Picard
	ENTERS.

					PICARD
				(to Garrett)
			I'm Captain Picard.

					GARRETT
				(tries to sit up)
			Rachel Garrett. How's my ship?

					PICARD
			Life support systems have been
			restored. Repairs are continuing.

      STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT TWO      18.

24A  CONTINUED:

	She leans back, relaxes...

					GARRETT
			Where did you come from? We
			weren't picking up any other
			Federation ships in this sector...

	Picard and Beverly exchange a glance...

					PICARD
				(avoiding her question)
			What is the last thing you
			remember?

					GARRETT
			We were answering the distress
			signal...

					PICARD
			Distress signal... ?

					GARRETT
			You must have heard it. From the
			Klingon outpost, Narendra Three.
				(off his look)
			But you didn't... did you?

	Garrett looks around the Sickbay again.

					GARRETT
			I've never seen a Sickbay like
			this... not even on a starbase.
			And your uniforms...
				(firmly)
			What ship is this, Captain?

					BEVERLY
			Please... try to keep still...

	Picard struggles with the decision for a moment.

					GARRETT
			I insist on an answer.

					PICARD
			You are aboard the Enterprise,
			Captain... one-seven-oh-one-D.

	He lets that sink in for a second. Garrett grasps the
	implication after a moment and her expression is
	shocked. Picard nods...

      STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT TWO      19.

24A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			You have come twenty-two years
			into the future.

					GARRETT
			Twenty-two years.

	It's a difficult realization for even a starship
	captain.

					GARRETT
			Does my crew know yet?

					PICARD
			No.

					GARRETT
			I must tell them... I owe them
			that, Picard...

					PICARD
				(reluctantly)
			If you wish, I will see to it that
			they're informed...

	Garrett is puzzled by Picard's reticence.

					GARRETT
			Is there a reason they should not
			be told?

					PICARD
			I am concerned that if you return
			to your own time with knowledge
			of the future...

					GARRETT
			Return? To the battle? We barely
			escaped with our lives. If we
			return, we'll be destroyed.

	A beat. Picard nods, this is not the time to discuss
	Guinan's feelings.

					PICARD
			Have you any idea how this
			happened?

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT TWO   20.

24A  CONTINUED: (3)

					GARRETT
				(shakes her head)
			There was a fierce volley of
			photon torpedoes... we were hit...
			there was a bright light and
			then... here.

					PICARD
			It is possible your exchange of
			fire was the catalyst for the
			formation of a temporal rift.
				(beat)
			History never recorded your battle
			with the Romulans.

					GARRETT
				(weary)
			We were responding to a distress
			call from the Klingon outpost on
			Narendra Three... the Romulans were
			attacking it... we engaged them...
			but there were four warbirds.

					PICARD
			The Narendra Three outpost was
			wiped out.

	Remembering what Guinan said --

					PICARD
			It is regrettable you did not
			succeed, Captain. If a Federation
			starship had rescued a Klingon
			outpost... it might have averted
			twenty years of war.

	Off her reaction...

25
thru	OMITTED
30

30A  INT. ENTERPRISE-C BRIDGE

	Angle favoring Riker working at a forward Ops
	console... other supernumeraries are repairing damage.

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT TWO   21.

30A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I'm not getting any kind of ready
			condition on the impulse engines,
			La Forge...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Acknowledged, Commander... some
			of the engine control processors
			went off-line. And there's
			probably damage to the accelerator
			coils... stand by...

	Moving to find Tasha and Castillo are next to each
	other at aft stations... testing panels...

					CASTILLO
			I just can't quite make myself
			believe it.
				(trying to grasp it)
			Twenty-two years...

	Tasha is all business...

					TASHA
			I'm reading forty percent on
			forward shields... what do you
			have on aft...

					CASTILLO
				(checking data, nods)
			Forty percent...

					TASHA
			That's not going to do...
			Commander, advise Lieutenant La
			Forge that shields are below
			minimum...

					RIKER
			Acknowledged...

					CASTILLO
			We'll never see our families
			again. Our homes...

					TASHA
			How do you know your family's not
			still alive?

   STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT TWO   22.

30A  CONTINUED: (2)

					CASTILLO
			You're right... I don't... but
			imagine coming home after
			twenty-two years... Would I even
			recognize them?

	Tasha is more tuned to her panels and monitors... not
	into real personal things here...

					TASHA
			What are the status readouts on
			main phaser banks?

					CASTILLO
			Emitters available -- sixty
			percent forward, fifty-two percent
			aft.

					TASHA
				(acknowledges)
			Let's take a look at the torpedo
			launchers...

					CASTILLO
				(still lost in thought)
			I guess I'm lucky to be alive at
			all.

					TASHA
			You may not like the future. It's
			been a long war. The
			Federation's lost more than half
			of Starfleet to the Klingons.

					CASTILLO
				(reacts)
			We were negotiating a peace treaty
			with the Klingons when I left...

					TASHA
			A lot of changes, Lieutenant.
			A lot of changes.

	He nods. A beat.

      STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT TWO      23.

30A  CONTINUED: (3)

					CASTILLO
			When we get a break, maybe you
			could fill me in on some of them.

	They exchange a look... she acknowledges, maybe.

					TASHA
			Photon banks are depleted...
			auxiliary fusion generators are
			down...

30B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ENTERPRISE-D

	At an aft science station... Picard looks over Data's
	shoulder as he studies a computer graphic on a
	monitor...

					DATA
			The probability is high that the
			temporal rift is symmetrical,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			If that is the case, what would
			happen if the Enterprise-C were
			to fly back through it?

					DATA
				(reacts)
			Back, sir? The Enterprise-C would
			emerge in her own time period
			at almost the same instant she
			left.

					PICARD
			Right in the middle of her
			battle with the Romulans.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Based on the logs of the
			Enterprise-C, is there any
			possibility she could survive that
			battle?

					DATA
			None, sir.

	Picard sighs, a beat.

      STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT TWO      24.

30B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Then sending them back would be
			condemning them to death.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT THREE  25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

31   EXT. SPACE - THE TWO ENTERPRISES (OPTICAL)

	As before...

32   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY 25A)

	A Transporter CREWMAN is present as Tasha and Castillo
	MATERIALIZE. Castillo takes his first look at the
	Enterprise-D.

					CASTILLO
			Unbelievable.

					TASHA
			Lieutenant... ?

	Castillo realizes Tasha's waiting for him. They EXIT.

33   INT. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS (FORMERLY 25B)

	as Tasha leads Castillo. Castillo's fascinated by
	everything around him. They pass several people in the
	corridor, some acknowledge Tasha.

					TASHA
				(re: the new Enterprise)
			She was the first Galaxy Class
			warship built by the Federation...
			forty-two decks... capable of
			transporting over six thousand
			troops...

					CASTILLO
			How long have you been on board?

					TASHA
			Four years. Straight out of the
			Academy. I was lucky to get the
			Enterprise.

					CASTILLO
			Yeah, me too. I mean... my
			Enterprise.

 STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT THREE 25A.

34   INT. SICKBAY (FORMERLY 26)

	Captain Garrett convalesces on a biobed. She is awake,
	but remains weak. Beverly checks her patient's vital
	signs. Beverly moves off as Castillo and Tasha ENTER.

     STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT THREE     26.

34   CONTINUED:

	Castillo nods to Garrett. It's their first meeting
	since Garrett left the Enterprise-C.

					GARRETT
			Lieutenant, how's the ship?

					CASTILLO
			We've restored minimal shields
			and the forward phaser banks.
			Still no photon launchers or warp
			drive.

					GARRETT
			Concentrate on the weapon systems.
			From what Captain Picard has told
			me, the Federation can use all
			the help it can get.

					TASHA
			And soon. Our sensors have picked
			up Klingon warships in this
			sector, Captain.

	Garrett reacts...

					GARRETT
			Why wasn't I informed, Mister
			Castillo... ?

	She begins to rise...

					CASTILLO
			Captain, you shouldn't --

					GARRETT
				(cutting him off)
			As senior officer, I want you to
			be my liaison to the Enterprise-
			D... coordinate with
			Tactical...

					TASHA
			That's me, Captain.

	Beverly rushes up, forces the Captain back on the bed.

					BEVERLY
			Where do you think you're going?

					GARRETT
			I'm ready to resume my duties.

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE  27.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Captain, you need at least another
			twenty-four hours...

					GARRETT
			Nonsense. Doctors always
			over-protect their patients.

					BEVERLY
				(equally stubborn)
			And captains always push
			themselves too hard.

	Garrett stubbornly gets back on her feet.

					GARRETT
			Doctor, my ship and crew need me
			-- now. Twenty-four hours might
			as well be twenty-four years.

	And she EXITS to Crusher's chagrin.

35   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Which has been converted into a war room atmosphere.
	The door slides open and Guinan ENTERS, pauses at the
	door, looking at --

36   NEW ANGLE - PICARD

	alone at the far end of the table filled with wartime
	displays and charts... they look at each other a beat.
	Picard is quite tense, a man who needs answers to make
	a difficult judgment.

					PICARD
			I need more.

	Guinan looks at him. She can't help him.

					GUINAN
			There is no more. I wish there
			was, Captain. I wish I could
			prove it. I can't.

 STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE 27A.

36   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Then I can't send them back.

					GUINAN
			You must.

					PICARD
			Dammit, Guinan, they will die
			moments after they return... how
			can I ask them to sacrifice their
			lives based solely on your...
			intuition?

					GUINAN
			I don't know.

	And it is torture for her... not to be able to give him
	more... with uncharacteristic emotion --

					GUINAN
			This is a mistake. Every cell in
			my body knows this is a mistake.
			I cannot explain it to myself so
			I cannot explain it to you. I...
			just know.

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE  28.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Who is to say this history is any
			less proper than the other?

					GUINAN
			I guess I am.

					PICARD
			Not good enough.
				(softly agonizing)
			Not good enough. I will not ask
			them to die.

					GUINAN
				(beat, softly)
			Forty billion have died in the
			war...

					PICARD
			I cannot justify readjusting
			history on the basis of saving
			lives in war... shall I return
			to Sarajevo and stop the
			assassination of Archduke
			Ferdinand... or go back to warn
			Station-Salem Four of the Bel-zon
			raid...

					GUINAN
			This war was never meant to be.
			They must return to their own
			time to correct that.

					PICARD
			And what is the guarantee that
			by going back they will
			succeed... ?

	She gives him a look -- there is none.

					PICARD
			In fact, they could conceivably
			create a third time line.

					GUINAN
			Yes.

					PICARD
			Every instinct tells me it's wrong
			and dangerous and futile.

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE  29.

36   CONTINUED: (3)

	She moves closer to him... and if there is a sense of
	quiet power from Guinan that seems almost evangelical,
	it is intended.

					GUINAN
			Picard, we have been together for
			twenty-two years. I have been
			your advisor, your confidant, your
			friend and in all those twenty-two
			years, I have never led you
			astray. This time line cannot
			be allowed to continue. I've told
			you what you must do. You have
			only your faith in me to help you
			decide.

	On his reaction...

37   INT. TEN-FORWARD - WITH TASHA AND CASTILLO

	at the bar...

					TASHA
			Deflector shield technology has
			advanced considerably during the
			war... our heat-dissipation rates
			are probably double those of the
			Enterprise-C, so we can hang in
			a firefight longer...

	Move to find Guinan returning... moving behind the
	bar... she glances over and reacts as she sees --

38   OMITTED

39   EMPHASIZE GUINAN'S POV - TASHA

	talking away to Castillo, hasn't seen Guinan yet...

40   GUINAN - CLOSEUP

	As she feels there's something really wrong with
	Tasha... we can see it in Guinan's eyes... and then...

 STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE 29A.

41   RESUME PREVIOUS ANGLE

	as Tasha turns and makes eye contact with Guinan...
	and she begins to smile, then reacts as...

42   GUINAN

	Guinan's eyes avoid hers... and it's only a moment but
	still...

     STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT THREE     30.

43   TASHA - CU

	wonders what's wrong...

					TASHA
			Guinan... ?

44   WIDER

	as Guinan moves to them... trying to be casual.

					GUINAN
			Have you ordered yet, Tasha?

					TASHA
			Not yet... Is something wrong,
			Guinan?

					GUINAN
			Not a thing. What can I get you?

	Slightest beat. Tasha knows something's wrong.

					TASHA
			Just a couple of T-K-L meal
			rations... we're in a hurry.
				(barely hesitates)
			Oh, this is, Lieutenant
			Castillo...

	Guinan nods. Moves away quickly.

					TASHA
				(curious)
			First time for everything.

					CASTILLO
			First time?

					TASHA
				(confused chuckle)
			It's just that I've never seen
			anything bother her before...

					CASTILLO
				(grins)
			What's a T-K-L?

					TASHA
			Standard rations. Food
			replicators are on minimum
			power...
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT THREE     31.

44   CONTINUED:

					TASHA (Cont'd)
			Everything else is diverted to
			defensive systems.
				(beat)
			So where was I...

					CASTILLO
			You've told me more about tactical
			in an hour than I learned my last
			year in the Academy...

					TASHA
			You're gonna need it,
			Lieutenant...

					CASTILLO
			Hey, I've known you a whole day
			now, Lieutenant. I won't salute
			if you won't. What did she call
			you... Tasha?

					TASHA
			Yeah.

					CASTILLO
			Most everybody just calls me
			Castillo. My mother calls me
			Richard.

					TASHA
				(smiles)
			Okay, Castillo.

					CASTILLO
				(beat, a little shy)
			Naw, I think maybe I'd like it
			better if you called me Richard...

	And there's a charming boyish look in his eye that
	makes her fell warm... it's a feeling Tasha Yar has
	never had an easy time with and it's not easy for her
	to acknowledge here... but it's kinda nice
	nevertheless... there may be something between them
	and they both know it. She nods... tries it on...

					TASHA
			Richard.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			This is the captain. Senior
			officers will report to my Ready
			Room immediately.

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/15/89 - ACT THREE  32.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

					TASHA
			So much for lunch.

45   ANGLE - GUINAN

	cleans behind the bar, going out of her way not to look
	at Tasha until she passes...

46   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard, Riker, Geordi, Data, Beverly, Tasha. Picard
	has been briefing the others for the first time on
	Guinan's feelings... in measured words.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, are you suggesting they
			should return and attempt to
			complete their mission?

					PICARD
			I am, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			Based on Guinan's intuition... ?

	Looks of incredulous reactions around the table.
	Crusher and Riker, as senior officers, are the loudest
	voices of disagreement...

					RIKER
			But it won't accomplish anything.
			There's no way they can save
			Narendra Three...

					TASHA
			Captain Garrett says there were
			four Romulan warbirds. The
			Enterprise-C would be outmanned
			and outgunned...

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/14/89 - ACT THREE  33.

46   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Unless we were to re-arm them with
			modern...

					PICARD
			We can't do that. If we send this
			ship back with new technology...
			we would be altering the past...

					RIKER
			But that's what you're talking
			about doing anyway, isn't it?
			Altering the past.

					PICARD
			We're talking about restoring the
			past.

					GEORDI
			How could Guinan know that history
			has been altered... if she's been
			altered along with the rest of
			us?

					DATA
			Perhaps her species has a
			perception that goes beyond linear
			time.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			There are many things about her
			species that cannot be easily
			explained. Even she cannot
			explain how or why she senses that
			history has been altered. And yet
			it is very possible she is correct.
			A ship from the past has traveled
			through time. Who among us could
			know what effect that event has
			had on the present. Indeed, we
			will never know for certain if
			Guinan is correct. But I, for one,
			have decided the consequences of
			that possibility are too grave to
			ignore.

					RIKER
			Sir, if you wish my opinion...


 STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE 33A.

46   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I think I know your opinion,
			Commander. This is a briefing.
			I'm not seeking your consent.

	Riker refusing to back off, challenging Picard --

					RIKER
			With all due respect, Captain,
			we'd be asking one hundred and
			twenty-five people to die a
			meaningless death.

					DATA
			Not necessarily meaningless,
			Commander. Klingons place honor
			above all else.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE  34.

46   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA (Cont'd)
			If the crew of the Enterprise-C
			had died fighting for the survival
			of a Klingon outpost, that would
			have been considered a meaningful
			act of honor by the Klingon
			Empire.

					PICARD
			Even their deaths... might have
			prevented the war.

	The officers consider that a beat.

					PICARD
			If the Enterprise-C returns to
			the battle and its mission is a
			success, history will be
			irrevocably changed. This time
			line will cease to exist... and
			a new future will have been
			created.
				(beat)
			I've weighed the alternatives.
			I will follow Guinan's
			recommendations.
				(beat)
			Dismissed.

47   OMITTED

47A  INT. BRIDGE

	As they EXIT the Ready Room... favoring Tasha as she
	hears --

					BEVERLY
			If she's right... we may not even
			be in the alternate time line...

					GEORDI
			Yeah, who knows if we're dead or
			alive...

     STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT THREE     35.

48   ANGLE ON TASHA

	as she processes this... and the quick memory of the
	way Guinan was acting toward her, passes across her
	face... She pushes it away. The group splits up and we
	find...

49   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Data and Tasha ENTER. She is troubled by this turn of
	the events. Data notices.

					DATA
			Engineering.

	Tasha doesn't order a destination.

					DATA
			Is Engineering your destination
			as well?

	She glances up... realizing...

					TASHA
			Oh... Deck six... sorry...

					DATA
			If I interpret your facial
			expression correctly, you were
			preoccupied with something
			unpleasant.

					TASHA
			I was just thinking... a lot of
			things...
				(short sigh)
			I've been working with one of the
			officers from the Enterprise-C...
			he's nice, you know? I like him.
			I'm worried about what's going
			to happen to him.

					DATA
			We may never know what happens,
			Tasha. If they succeed, we will
			not even realize any of these
			events occurred.

	The turbolift stops and the door opens...

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE  36.

49A  INT. TURBOLIFT

	At corridor. Tasha pauses in the doorway.

					TASHA
			Data, how different do you think
			your life would be in the other
			time line?

					DATA
				(considers a beat)
			The possibilities are too numerous
			even for me to calculate, Tasha.

					TASHA
				(thinking to herself)
			Kind of scary, isn't it?

					DATA
			Scary? I would not know.

	She EXITS, the door closes and on Data's reaction...

50   EXT. SPACE - THE TWO ENTERPRISES (OPTICAL)

51   EXT. ENTERPRISE-C BRIDGE

	Tasha and Castillo work at the aft stations, doing
	additional checks...

					CASTILLO
			Shields are up to seventy-two
			percent... That's better...

	Moving to find Garrett and Picard, alone. He has just
	informed Captain Garrett of his feelings. She is
	thoughtful, not hostile, looking for solutions as is
	everyone else...

					GARRETT
			You believe this woman...

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/14/89 - ACT THREE  37.

51   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(nods)
			I discovered long ago that she
			has a special wisdom... I've
			learned to trust it.
				(beat)
			If you wish, I can arrange for
			you to speak with her...

					GARRETT
			Captain, I'd be lying to you if
			I told you there was a chance in
			hell of coming out of this alive.
			And my crew means a lot to me.

	Picard solemnly acknowledges, he knows.

					GARRETT
			Why doesn't your ship come back
			with us? The Romulans would be
			no match for your weaponry...

					PICARD
			I can't do that.

					GARRETT
				(beat, agrees on closer
				 examination)
			No, I suppose not. You don't
			belong in our time... any more
			than we belong in yours.
				(beat)
			To be honest, Picard, there are
			some members of my crew who have
			expressed a desire to return...
			even knowing the odds. Some
			because they can't bear to live
			without their loved ones... some
			who don't like the idea that we
			slipped out in the middle of a
			fight. But I've told them... that
			in the here and now, the
			Federation needs another ship
			against the Klingons... and we
			better get used to being in the
			here and now...

 STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE 37A.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			By going back, you may be a great
			deal more helpful. The war is
			going badly for the Federation.
			Much worse than is generally known.

	Forcing himself to say it.

					PICARD
			Starfleet Command believes defeat
			is inevitable... that within six
			months we will have no choice but
			to surrender...

	This hits home to Garrett. For a moment, she's too
	stunned to speak.

					GARRETT
				(softly)
			And you're saying all this may
			be a result of our arrival here.

					PICARD
			One more ship will make no
			difference in the here and now,
			Captain. But twenty-two years
			ago, one ship could have stopped
			this war before it ever started.

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/13/89 - ACT THREE  38.

51   CONTINUED: (3)

	A long beat. She glances at Castillo, nods.

					GARRETT
			Mister Castillo, inform the crew
			that we're going back.

					CASTILLO
			Yes, Captain.

	He exchanges a glance with Tasha, moves to an aft
	station.

					GARRETT
			The Romulans'll get a good fight.
			We'll make it one for the history
			books.

					PICARD
			I know you will, Captain.

	Picard nods with admiration for his counterpart. And
	as he takes his leave...

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Yar...

					TASHA
			Permission to remain for a moment,
			sir...

	Picard sees that she wants to say good-bye to
	Castillo...

					PICARD
			Granted.

	They EXIT to go the Transporter Room... Tasha goes to
	the aft station... Now that she's there, she doesn't
	know exactly what to say to him. Other
	supernumeraries are near-by -- what they might have
	said is forced into the most formal language.

					TASHA
			I just wanted to say good luck...

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT THREE  39.

51   CONTINUED: (3)

					CASTILLO
			I'll try to put some of your
			tactical briefing to good use when
			we get back...

					TASHA
			Your ship has a lot more
			maneuverability than the Romulan
			counterparts of that era... in
			fact, if you could isolate...

	She stops in mid-sentence, knowing she doesn't want
	to be talking techno right now...

					TASHA
			You'll do fine.

					CASTILLO
			If you get back to Earth... and
			you see a man, oh, in his late
			fifties taking a hard look at you
			across a crowded room...
				(she smiles)
			Hey, you never know.

	And she nods, forcing back her emotions... she puts out
	her hand...

					TASHA
			Good-bye, Lieutenant.

	As Castillo reaches for it... suddenly an EXPLOSION
	rocks the ship, throwing them off balance.

52   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	A Klingon bird of prey has appeared on the Main
	Viewer.

	Castillo rushes over to the helm... Tasha to tactical.
	Over this:

					GARRETT
			Red Alert. Full power to shields.

	Red Alert sounds.

					TASHA
			Shields are up. Functioning.

  STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT THREE  40.

52   CONTINUED:

					CASTILLO
			Initiating evasive maneuvers...
			Gamma sequence.

					GARRETT
			Ready phasers...
				(to comm)
			Enterprise-D, has your captain
			returned safely...

53   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

	Red Alert. Riker at command...

					RIKER
				(to comm)
			Acknowledged, Enterprise-C.
			Captain Picard is safely aboard...
				(to Data)
			Fire phasers.

					DATA
				(overlapping)
			Firing phasers...

	Behind him, Picard moves onto the bridge from the
	turbolift with a purpose...

					PICARD
			Situation report...

					RIKER
			One Klingon bird of prey... off
			the starboard bow...

54   INT. ENTERPRISE-C BRIDGE

					TASHA
			Firing phasers...

					GARRETT
			Load torpedo bays...

	Suddenly they're hit by a massive EXPLOSION. Garrett
	is caught by flying debris. She goes down.

     STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT THREE     41.

55   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	As the Enterprise-D fires a barrage, a shimmering
	EFFECT surrounds the bird of prey and it disappears.

56   INT. ENTERPRISE-D BRIDGE

					DATA
			The Klingon vessel has re-cloaked,
			sir. I have no readings.

					PICARD
			Captain Garrett -- damage report.
				(no answer)
			Captain Garrett...

					TASHA (com)
			This is Lieutenant Yar, sir.

57   INT. ENTERPRISE-C BRIDGE

	Castillo is kneeling beside the body of Captain
	Garrett. Tasha stands helplessly beside him.

					TASHA
			Captain Garrett is dead.

58   INT. ENTERPRISE-D BRIDGE

	On their stunned reactions.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FOUR       42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

59
thru	OMITTED
61

61A  EXT. SPACE - THE TWO ENTERPRISES (OPTICAL)

	As before.

61B  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Castillo, Tasha.

					CASTILLO
			I'm prepared to lead the
			Enterprise back myself, Captain
			Picard.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			Sir, Lieutenant Castillo is the
			last senior officer alive... he
			will have limited support from
			Ops, no Tactical, reduced staff
			in Engineering...

					CASTILLO
			I have good people willing to do
			their best...

					RIKER
				(to Castillo)
			But certainly, history never meant
			this ship to be led into battle
			without your captain.

					CASTILLO
			I can't speak to that point,
			sir... but I can get us back to
			where we're supposed to be. I
			believe that's what Captain
			Garrett would want me to do.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Commander Data to Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Go ahead.

          STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT FOUR          43.

61B  CONTINUED:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Sir, sensors are showing
			additional instability in the
			time rift. Possibly the result
			of the battle with the Klingons.

					PICARD
			Any signs of other Klingon
			vessels?

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			No, sir.

					TASHA
			I'm sure our coordinates have
			been transmitted to the Klingon
			command... we must not remain
			here.

	Picard studies the helmsman...

					CASTILLO
			Sir, it is my intention to return,
			unless you order me not to.

	Picard's eyes glow with admiration for the young
	lieutenant... Tasha watches with renewed concern, but
	she too respects him enormously.

					PICARD
			How soon will your ship be ready?

					CASTILLO
			We sustained moderate damage in
			the attack... I think we can get
			underway in a few hours...

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			We will maintain position to
			provide cover.
				(to Castillo)
			Make it so.

	Castillo salutes the captain, Picard gives him a good
	tough salute in return... and he EXITS, followed by
	Tasha.

          STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT FOUR          44.

61C  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Tasha and Castillo ENTER. A supernumerary mans the
	console.

					CASTILLO
			One to beam to the Enterprise-C.

	The engineer acknowledges... he turns to Tasha.

					CASTILLO
			We keep saying good-bye... don't
			we?

					TASHA
			I wish there was more time.

					CASTILLO
			More time... I think we have all
			the time we can handle as it is.

	They look at each other and damn the engineer, they
	move together into a warm and tender kiss. When they
	break...

					CASTILLO
				(good-bye... )
			Lieutenant.

	And she watches as he moves to the transporter pad...
	and they look at each other with a love that might
	have been... and he DEMATERIALIZES... and as we push
	into her face, her thoughts racing...

									SMASH CUT TO:

61D  INT. TEN-FORWARD - GUINAN CLOSE UP

	She's behind the bar... and as she turns and looks up,
	reacts as she sees --

61E  NEW ANGLE - TASHA

	alone... looking at her...

					GUINAN
			What would you like?

					TASHA
			Guinan, I have to know something.

	Guinan looks at her evenly.


       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FOUR       45.

61E  CONTINUED:

					TASHA
			What happens to me in the other
			time line?

	A long beat.

					GUINAN
			I don't have alternate biographies
			of the crew, Tasha. I told the
			captain... it's just a feeling...

					TASHA
			But there's something more when
			you look at me, isn't there...

	A long beat.

					TASHA
			I've seen it in your eyes, Guinan.
			We've known each other too long...

					GUINAN
				(beat)
			We weren't meant to know each
			other at all.
				(off Tasha's look)
			Or that's what I sense when I look
			at you.

	Tasha looks at her with a curious smile...

					GUINAN
			You're not supposed to be here,
			Tasha.

					TASHA
			Where am I supposed to be?

					GUINAN
			Dead.

	Tasha is shaken as any of us would be... she tries to
	cover it. A beat.

					TASHA
			Do you know how?

					GUINAN
			No.
				(beat)
			But I know that it was an empty
			death. A death without purpose.

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FOUR       46.

61E  CONTINUED: (2)

	As Tasha considers this revelation, her mind begins to
	work.

62   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard at his desk, working... a chime.

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door slides open and Tasha ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Yes, Lieutenant.

					TASHA
			Captain, I request a transfer to
			the Enterprise-C.

	Picard is taken by surprise.

					PICARD
			For what reason?

					TASHA
			They need someone at Tactical.

					PICARD
			You're needed here.

					TASHA
			Sir, I don't belong here.

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			Sit down.
				(she does)
			What did she tell you?

					TASHA
			I'm not supposed to be here. I'm
			not supposed to be alive.

	Picard is shaken by the revelation...

					PICARD
				(rather aghast)
			She felt it was necessary to
			disclose this to you?

					TASHA
			I felt it was necessary.

          STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/10/89 - ACT FOUR         47.

62   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I see.
				(beat)
			You realize that it is very
			possible that the Enterprise-C
			could fail. We may be forced to
			remain in this time line... in
			which case your life would go on,
			hopefully for a long while.

					TASHA
			I know how important it is that
			they don't fail, Captain. That's
			why I'm requesting this transfer.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, you don't belong on
			that ship...

					TASHA
			No. Captain Garrett belongs on
			that ship. But now that
			she's dead, there's a certain
			logic in this request.

					PICARD
			There's no logic in it at all.
				(beat)
			Tasha, whether they succeed or
			not, the Enterprise-C will be
			destroyed...

					TASHA
			At least, with a tactical officer
			on board, they will have a chance
			to defend themselves well,
			Captain... it may be a matter of
			seconds or minutes... but those
			could be the minutes that change
			history...
				(beat)
			Guinan says I died a senseless
			death in the other time line.
			I didn't like the sound of that,
			sir. I've always known the risks
			that come with a Starfleet
			uniform. If I am to die in one,
			I'd like my death to count for
			something.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant...

          STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT FOUR          48.

62   CONTINUED: (2)

	A long look, many feelings...

					PICARD
			Permission granted.

	She rises. Salutes him.

					TASHA
			Thank you, sir.

	And EXITS. A long beat on Picard and...

63   INT. ENTERPRISE-C MAIN BRIDGE

	The CREW is busy at work, closing up patched-together
	consoles. Castillo is in command.

					CASTILLO
				(to com)
			I'm showing phaser banks up to
			seventy percent efficiency...
			we've got an hour left... see if
			you can get them up to ninety...

					COM VOICE
			Aye, sir...

64   NEW ANGLE

	as Castillo steps up to two of his young CREWMEN.

					CASTILLO
			Parker, you've got Ops.
			Fredericks, you take the Conn...

					TASHA (O.S.)
			I'll handle Tactical.

65   ON TASHA

	stepping up to Castillo.

					TASHA
			Lieutenant Tasha Yar reporting
			for duty, sir.

	Castillo reacts with surprise.

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FOUR       49.

65   CONTINUED:

					CASTILLO
			You're not part of my crew.

					TASHA
			I am now. Captain Picard approved
			my request for transfer.

66   NEW ANGLE

	as Castillo leads Tasha to one side -- not wanting to
	continue this discussion in front of the crew.

					CASTILLO
			This isn't a joke, Tasha. We're
			going back in the rift -- into
			battle -- and we're not coming
			back.

					TASHA
			I know the mission. These are
			my orders, Lieutenant.

					CASTILLO
			But I don't want you here.

					TASHA
			You need me. Show me someone on
			your crew that can do the job
			better than I can.

	Castillo knows he can't; there is no one as qualified.
	He looks at her with appreciation.

					CASTILLO
				(quietly)
			Welcome aboard.
				(then, louder, for the
				 crew)
			Take your station, Lieutenant.

	Tasha, all business, moves to her station.

					TASHA
			Aye, sir.

	As she runs a check on Tactical, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FIVE       50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

67   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard in command, studying the image of the
	Enterprise-C on the viewer. Riker at one of the aft
	consoles, Data at Ops, Wes at Conn. Tactical is vacant.
	Tasha ENTERS from turbolift.

					TASHA
			We've finished the transfer of
			equipment, Captain. The new
			converters should be able to
			compensate for the damaged units
			on the Enterprise-C.

	Picard stands, nods. Riker moves a couple of steps
	closer, while Wes and Data turn to look at Tasha. An
	awkward moment... too much to say... this is neither
	the time nor the place. Picard clears his throat, but
	before he can say anything there is a SOUND from the
	Ops panel. Data turns to his console.

					WESLEY
			Long-range scans have picked up
			Klingon battlecruisers, Captain.
			They are on an intercept course.

	This is it and everyone knows it. No time at all for
	whatever they might have tried to say to Tasha.

					RIKER
			E.t.a.?

					WESLEY
			Fourteen minutes, thirty-one
			seconds.

					PICARD
			Red Alert. All hands to battle
			stations.

	Bridge status goes to RED and we hear a new ALERT
	KLAXON. Picard turns to Tasha but she anticipates him.

					TASHA
			I'm on my way, sir.
				(beat)
			Good-bye, Captain.

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FIVE       51.

67   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Good-bye, Lieutenant.

	Tasha looks around the bridge. Wesley manages a halfhearted
	smile which Tasha returns. Tasha heads to the
	turbolift and pauses for a second near the Tactical
	station. A SUPERNUMERARY ENTERS from turbolift and
	takes up the station. Tasha touches the panel for a
	second -- a quick farewell to her station and her ship
	-- then EXITS.

68   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE-C (OPTICAL)

	The ship motionless in space.

69   INT. ENTERPRISE-C MAIN BRIDGE

	Tasha ENTERS from turbolift. Alert status is RED.
	Castillo in Command, supernumeraries at their posts.

					TASHA
			Damage control teams have all
			returned to the Enterprise-D...
			Captain.

	Castillo reacts slightly to his new title, then down
	to business. Tasha moves to Tactical station. She
	checks a few readings.

					CASTILLO
			Raise shields.

					TASHA
			Shields up. Charging weapon
			systems.

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FIVE       52.

	ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SCENE 67)

	The main viewer shows the Enterprise-D.

					CASTILLO
				(quietly)
			Good luck, Enterprise.

71   ON TASHA (FORMERLY SCENE 68)

	as she also looks at the viewer. Her ship, her friends
	are about to make their final stand... without her.
	Linger on her look of concern then...

									CUT TO:

72   EXT. SPACE - THE TWO ENTERPRISES (OPTICAL)

	Enterprise-C in b.g. The Enterprise-D begins to wheel
	around to face the imminent Klingon attack. The rift
	can now be seen in the b.g.

73   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

	The mood is tense. These are seasoned professionals
	getting ready for another round of combat in a long
	and hard war.

					RIKER
			Number and type of ships, Mister
			Crusher?

					WESLEY
			Three K'vort class battlecruisers.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			Not bothering to cloak themselves.

					PICARD
			They shouldn't be so confident...
			after the pasting we gave them
			at Archer Four.

	Picard studies the display and calculates the odds
	against them.

					RIKER
				(quietly)
			We won't last long against that
			many.

          STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT FIVE          53.

73   CONTINUED:

	Picard already knows that. He looks at Riker and a
	silent beat of understanding passes between them.
	Picard stands and addresses his bridge crew.

					PICARD
			We could, of course, outrun the
			Klingons, but we must protect the
			Enterprise-C until she can enter
			the temporal rift.
				(beat)
			We may not survive... but we must
			succeed... Let's make sure they
			don't forget the name Enterprise.

	The mood of the bridge crew is determined... if this
	were a few centuries earlier, a cheer would go up.

74   EXT. SPACE - THE KLINGONS (OPTICAL)

	THREE KLINGON BATTLECRUISERS in attack formation head
	for the Enterprise. The lead ship FIRES phasers.

75   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

	The ship ROCKS with the impact.

					DATA
			Shields holding.

					PICARD
				(coolly)
			Hold your fire. Mister Crusher,
			come about to one-four-eight mark
			zero-zero-three, on my command.

					WES
			Aye sir.

					RIKER
			Ready photon torpedoes. Dispersal
			pattern: Sierra.

					PICARD
			Ready... and... now!

									CUT TO:

76   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE-D (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise-D FIRES TORPEDOES.

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FIVE       54.

77   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
			One enemy target hit, sir.
			Moderate damage to their
			forward shields.

	The ship is ROCKED as another Klingon shot hits the
	ship.

					DATA
			Our shields still holding.
			Minor damage to secondary hull.

					RIKER
			Course one-seven-zero, mark
			zero-one-four.

					WESLEY
			One ship has broken off and is
			heading toward the Enterprise-C.

	Moment of decision. Picard knows what he must do.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher. Belay previous
			course change... keep us within
			two hundred kilometers of the
			Enterprise-C.

					WES
			Aye, sir. Coming to two-one-seven
			mark one-one-five... increasing
			to two-thirds impulse.

78   EXT. SPACE - THE TWO ENTERPRISES (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise-D moves closer to the Enterprise-C in
	order to protect it from the Klingons.

79   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

	The ship is ROCKED by several hits. Riker works the
	Tactical console.

					RIKER
			Damage control teams to deck
			fourteen.

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FIVE       55.

79   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Engineering to bridge. Starboard
			power coupling is down.
			Containment field generator three
			is damaged -- attempting to
			bypass.

					RIKER
			If we lose anti-matter
			containment...

	Picard nods grimly.

					PICARD
			Acknowledged, Engineer.

					WESLEY
			The Klingons are flanking us...
			trying to draw us away from the
			Enterprise-C.

					PICARD
			Hold your course.
				(to Tactical)
			Continual fire, all phasers.

80   ON WESLEY

	as he works his console. Another HIT. Wesley struggles
	to maintain helm control.

81   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE-D (OPTICAL)

	The ship sends out a firestorm of PHASER fire.

82   ON KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The phasers punch through the Klingon shields and the
	ship EXPLODES.

83   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			One enemy target destroyed.

	The bridge is ROCKED again and again as the Klingons
	pound the Enterprise.

          STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT FIVE          56.

83   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Damage report!

					RIKER
			Heavy casualties in the secondary
			hull. Navigational sensor array
			inoperative.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Anti-matter containment fields
			failing... if I can't stabilize
			them, we'll have to eject the
			reactor core or she'll blow...

					DATA
				(sees new reading on
				 console)
			Shields buckling, Captain. They
			will not --

	Another HIT ROCKS the bridge.

									INTERCUT:

84   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN ENGINEERING

	The room is filled with smoke and crackling consoles.
	SUPERNUMERARIES, some wounded or dead are in b.g.
	Geordi is trying to make his report through the
	confusion and damage.

					GEORDI
			Engineer to bridge. Can't hold
			the antimatter containment
			fields... Initiating emergency
			shutdown...

	TWO EXPLOSIONS go off in the Engine Core. An ALARM
	sounds just as a CLOUD OF GAS starts to pour out of
	the Engine Core. Geordi reacts with horror. (NOTE:
	computer registers a "force field failure" and the
	emergency isolation door descends to close off the
	engine core.)

					GEORDI
			Coolant leak! bridge, we have
			a coolant leak in the engine core!
			I can't shut it down -- estimate
			two minutes to warp core
			breach...

          STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT FIVE          57.

85   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

	Geordi is cut off in mid-sentence as the bridge is
	ROCKED again.

					PICARD
			How long until the Enterprise-C
			enters the rift?

					DATA
			Fifty-two seconds.

86   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE-C AND RIFT (OPTICAL)

	The ship is just about to enter the rift.

87   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE

					PICARD
			All remaining power to defense
			systems.

					DATA
			Power couplings severed in
			forward phaser banks. Attempting
			to by-pass.
				(works console)
			Controls not responding.

	A SHAKE as the ship is hit again. An EXPLOSION at
	Tactical. Riker goes down. Picard's face is grim.
	This is the end and he knows it. A Klingon voice is
	heard on the com (possibly Worf).

					KLINGON COM VOICE
			Federation ship Enterprise...
			surrender and prepare to be
			boarded!

	Picard looks defiantly at the ships on the viewer.
	He goes to the Tactical station and works the controls
	himself. He looks at the Klingons with steel in his
	eyes.

					PICARD
				(softly)
			Like hell.

	Picard fires the phasers.

          STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - 12/8/89 - ACT FIVE          58.

88   CLOSE ON PICARD

	holding on to the Tactical console as the ship is hit
	by phaser fire...

89   ON KLINGONS (OPTICAL)

	They press in closer for the kill and continue to FIRE
	at the Enterprise-D.

90   ON ENTERPRISE-C AND RIFT (OPTICAL)

	The ship enters the rift and disappears.

									CUT TO:

91   INT. ENTERPRISE-D MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD

	Match shot on Picard as we last saw him. It is not
	immediately apparent whether or not anything has
	changed or if the battle is still raging.

					PICARD
			Report, Lieutenant.

92   NEW ANGLE

	which reveals the bridge of the Enterprise as seen in
	the Teaser. Everyone is back at their normal stations.
	The uniforms, the bridge itself and the people have
	returned to normal. Worf is back at Tactical; Troi
	is in her chair.

					WORF
			Readings fluctuated momentarily,
			Captain. It appeared to be a
			ship, but then it vanished.

	Picard takes this information in stride.

					DATA
			The rift is closing in on itself,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Very well. Prepare a class-one
			sensor probe. We'll leave it
			behind to monitor the final
			closure. Mister Crusher, lay in
			a course for Archer Four.

       STAR TREK: "Yesterday's... " - REV. 12/11/89 - ACT FIVE       59.

92   CONTINUED:

	Business as usual. As if nothing ever happened...
	and to them it hasn't.

					GUINAN'S COM VOICE
			Guinan to Captain Picard... is
			everything all right up there?

	Picard is a little puzzled by this unusual
	communication from Guinan.

					PICARD
			Guinan?... Yes... everything's
			fine. Is something wrong?

93   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Guinan is behind the bar, holding a drink she's just
	made.

					GUINAN
			No, sir. Sorry to bother you.

	She looks around. Everything is right. A sad smile
	crosses her features. She nods her head with
	satisfaction. FOLLOW her as she moves down the bar
	and hands the drink to Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Thanks, Guinan.

	Guinan nods, leans on the bar:

					GUINAN
			Geordi... tell me about Tasha
			Yar.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "The Offspring" 
                     (f.k.a. "Bloodlines") 
                          #40273-164 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Rene Echevarria 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Jonathan Frakes 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                     REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                      DECEMBER 19, 1989


         STAR TREK: "The Offspring" - 12/19/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Offspring" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             LAL
                RIKER              LIEUTENANT BALLARD
                DATA               ADMIRAL ANTHONY HAFTEL
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                GUINAN             

                Non-Speaking       
                  VARIOUS SUPERNUMERARIES
                  ANDORIAN FEMALE    
                  MUSCLEBOUND MALE HUNK
                  A KLINGON WARRIOR  

       STAR TREK: "The Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Offspring" 
                          
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TURBOLIFT
              CORRIDOR
              TEN FORWARD
              LABORATORY
              TEACHER'S OFFICE
              HOLODECK
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              TROI'S QUARTERS
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE

       STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "The Offspring"                             
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	standing stationary in space.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43657.0
			We have arrived at sector four-eight-seven
			to begin charting this
			region of the galaxy. Commander
			Riker has been spared this
			sometimes tedious duty by virtue
			of a long overdue personal leave.

2    INT. CORRIDOR

	GEORDI and WESLEY walking swiftly down the corridor.
	At a connecting juncture TROI joins them. They are
	surprised when they realize they are all headed in the
	same direction.

					GEORDI
			Did he send for you too?

					TROI
			Yes... he was very mysterious
			about it.

					WESLEY
			Does anyone have any idea what
			this is all about?

	They all exchange a long look, "nope, not a clue", and
	continue walking.

					GEORDI
			Something happened at that
			cybernetics conference. Since
			he's come back he's spent every
			off duty minute in that lab.

					TROI
			It is very unlike Data to be
			secretive.

         STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - TEASER         2.

2    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			And cautious. He kept the lab
			locked.

					GEORDI
			Now how would you know that?

	Wesley reacts with a shrug and a grin. He's been
	caught. They continue walking until they reach the
	door to Data's lab. Ring the chime. After a beat, the
	door slides open and Data stands there, holding a
	"human" foot in his hand...

3    INT. LABORATORY - REVERSE ANGLE

	The trio react to the foot...

					DATA
			Oh, you are early. Just a moment
			please.

	And the door slides closed in their faces... moving
	with Data as he takes his foot... and without ever
	going wide enough to see exactly what he's doing...

3A   ANGLE

	Data kneels down and attaches the foot to the bottom of
	a leg. The toes begin to wiggle. Data's face is
	satisfied. He stands.

					DATA
			You may enter now.

	The door slides open and Data's curious crewmates
	ENTER.

3B   NEW ANGLE

	(and the lab must be arranged so we can have a reveal
	here... we don't want them to see it as soon as they
	walk in -- perhaps the biobed set-up is faced away from
	the door, allows us to screen off line of sight to Lal
	as they enter.)

					GEORDI
			C'mon, Data, what is this...

       STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - TEASER       3.

3B   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Yeah, what's going on?

					DATA
			I have invited you here to meet
			someone.

	And now he reveals... an android, but it has no face,
	metallic eyes, and no hair. It is a primitive
	mannequin. When it speaks, its voice is computer-like,
	neither male nor female.

					DATA
			This is Lal. Lal, say hello to
			Counselor Deanna Troi...

					LAL
			Hello... Counselor Deanna Troi...

					TROI
			How do you do, Lal.

					LAL
			I am functioning... within normal
			parameters.

					DATA
			And this is Geordi La Forge and
			Wesley Crusher.

	Lal examines them.

					LAL
			Purpose for... exterior drapings,
			Father?

					WESLEY
				(sotto, to Geordi)
			Father?

       STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - TEASER       4.

3B   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			It is the custom that we wear
			clothing.

					WESLEY
			It called you "Father", Data.

					DATA
			Yes, Wesley. Lal is my child.

	On reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/21/89 - ACT ONE      5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

4    INT. LABORATORY

	Picard, has joined them, slowly circles the android
	while Troi, Geordi, Wesley and Data watch. The android
	shows nothing. It stands ramrod straight and perfectly
	still, and it displays no curiosity about the human
	which is inspecting it.

					DATA
			It has a positronic brain... one
			very similar to my own... I began
			to program it at the cybernetics
			conference...

					GEORDI
			But nobody's ever been able to
			do that... at least not since you
			were programmed Data...

					DATA
			There was a new submicron matrix-transfer
			technology introduced
			at the conference which I
			discovered could be used to lay
			down complex neural net
			pathways...

					WESLEY
				(understanding)
			You mean a transfer... from your
			your brain to Lal's...

					DATA
			Exactly, Wesley. I realized for
			the very first time it was possible
			to continue Doctor Soong's work.
			My initial transfers have produced
			very encouraging results... so I
			brought Lal's brain back with me
			to continue.

					PICARD
				(unhappy)
			Data...

	He pauses as he realizes this is not the time and place
	to confont him. Suppresses his anger...

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT ONE      5A.

4    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I would like to have been
			consulted.

					DATA
			I have not observed anyone else
			on board consult with you about
			their procreation, Captain.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT ONE      6.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			No, but...

	He exchanges a look with Troi...

					PICARD
			... in your case... it's not quite
			the same.

					DATA
			The intention is the same.

	A beat... he sees Picard is not convinced.

					DATA
			Lal's creation is entirely
			dependent on me. I am giving it
			knowledge and skills that are
			stored in my brain... its
			programming reflects mine in the
			same way a human child's genes
			reflect its parent's genes...

					GEORDI
			It's true, Captain, this
			technology requires another
			positronic brain that's fully
			programmed...

					WESLEY
			And Data's the only person around
			who has one. That does kind of
			makes him Lal's dad.

	Picard looks around... this is obviously a popular
	decision. But not with him.

					DATA
			Of course, it is not complete.
			We have only made two transfers.

					TROI
			Why didn't you give it a more
			human look, Data?

					DATA
			I decided to allow Lal to choose
			its own appearance and sex.

       STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 1/2/90 - ACT ONE       7.

4    CONTINUED: (3)

	Picard acknowledges, but has had enough...

					PICARD
			Mister Data, at your convenience,
			I'd like to talk to you in my
			Ready Room. Counselor...
				(please join me)

	Troi and Picard start to leave...

					DATA
			Captain... Have a cigar.

	He picks up a box of cigars and holds it out... Picard
	reacts.

					DATA
			I believe it is customary.

	Picard takes a cigar, EXITS, so does Troi as she
	follows Picard, the others follow suit...

4A   OMITTED

4B   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Troi as they leave the lab. Picard is
	obviously disturbed.

					PICARD
			I would suggest we do whatever
			we can to discourage this
			perception of the new android as
			a "child"...

       STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 1/2/90 - ACT ONE       7A.

4B   CONTINUED:

	Waits for Troi's concurrence which doesn't come. Looks
	at her --

					PICARD
			Counselor, it is not a child.
			It is an invention, albeit an
			extraordinary one.

					TROI
			Why should biology or technology
			determine whether it is a child?
			I see a man who has created an
			offspring... a new life out of
			his own being. That suggests a
			child to me. If Data wishes to
			call Lal his child, who are we to
			argue?

					PICARD
				(frowns)
			If he must, fine. But I don't
			understand how he can call a five
			foot android, with heuristic
			learning systems and the strength
			of a ten men a "child".

					TROI
			You've never been a parent.

	Picard does a take as they turn a corner.

5    INT. READY ROOM

	Data sits on the sofa... pull back to reveal Picard.

					PICARD
			Data, what you have done has very
			serious ramifications and I am
			dismayed that you did not inform
			anyone of what you were doing.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/22/89 - ACT ONE      8.

5    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I am sorry I did not anticipate
			your objections, Captain. Do you
			wish me to deactivate Lal?

					PICARD
			It is a life, Data. It cannot
			be activated or de-activated
			simply. It is a stupendous
			undertaking. Have you any idea
			what will happen when Starfleet
			learns of this?

					DATA
			I have followed all Starfleet
			regulations to the best of my
			ability, Captain... I expected
			they would be pleased...

					PICARD
			We'll see.
				(beat)
			My foremost concern is for the
			safety of this ship and crew.
			You are faster, stronger, and far
			more knowledgeable than any
			human...

					DATA
			I can assure you Lal's programming
			includes psychological inhibitor
			safeguards to prevent any threat
			to the Enterprise.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/22/89 - ACT ONE      9.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			And in the event of a malfunction?

					DATA
			A malfunction is of course a
			possibility, Captain. But Lal's
			program is equipped like mine --
			it will shut down before
			deleterious behavior can begin.

	Picard shakes his head, still fuming...

					PICARD
			You've taken on quite a
			responsibility, Mister Data...

					DATA
				(acknowledges)
			To prepare, I have scanned all
			the available literature on
			parenting. There seems to be much
			confusion on the issue. One
			traditional doctrine insists
			"spare the rod and spoil the
			child", suggesting a punitive
			approach... another more liberal
			attitude would allow a child
			enormous freedom...

					PICARD
				(trying to interrupt)
			Data...

					DATA
			And what the Klingons do to their
			children...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			I'm not talking about parenting.
				(beat)
			I'm talking about the
			extraordinary consequences of
			creating new life.

					DATA
				(confused)
			Does that not describe becoming
			a parent, sir?

	Not wanting to get into this --

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT ONE      10.

5    CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			You are seeking to achieve what
			no one, other than your own
			creator, has been able to achieve
			-- to make another sentient,
			functional android. To make
			another Data.

					DATA
			That is why I must attempt this,
			Captain. I have observed that
			in most species, there is a primal
			instinct to perpetuate themselves.
			And while I have not been
			programmed with instinctive
			behavior patterns, I do understand
			that I have been, until now, the
			last of my kind. If I were damaged
			or destroyed, I would be lost
			forever. But if I am successful
			with the creation of Lal, my
			continuance is assured. I believe
			I understand the consequences. And
			I am prepared to accept the
			responsibility.

	On Picard's reaction...

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT ONE      11.

5A
thru	OMITTED
7

8    INT. CORRIDOR

	Moving slowly down the hallway, passers-by react at
	the sight of the naked android... as a woman walks
	by, Lal studies her...

					LAL
			Gender female.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT ONE      12.

8    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			That's right, Lal. Just like me.

	As a pair of men walk by...

					LAL
			Gender male.

					DATA
			Correct.

					LAL
			I am... gender neuter.
			Inadequate.

					DATA
			That is why you must choose a
			gender, Lal. And complete your
			appearance.

					LAL
			What are... criteria?

					DATA
			Access your data bank on
			sexuality, level two. That will
			define the parameters.

					TROI
			Whatever you choose will be yours
			for your lifetime, Lal... It is
			a decision that will affect how
			people interrelate with you.

					LAL
				(turning to Troi)
			I choose... your sex... and
			appearance.

	Troi reacts.

        STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT ONE        13.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			No, Lal... that would be
			confusing. We are taking you to
			the Holodeck to show you several
			thousand composites which I have
			programmed. You may choose from
			them.

					TROI
			Several thousand... ?

					DATA
			This is a big decision...

9    INT. HOLODECK

	Starting on Troi who has fallen asleep, sitting on the
	floor against a wall...

					DATA
			Counselor...
				(her eyes open)
			Lal has narrowed the choices to
			four... would you like to see?

					TROI
			Yes... yes, of course, Data...

9A   ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	to see Data has created a modest set with a mirror...
	in front of which stands Lal...

					DATA
			Computer, Lal -- gender sequence
			finalists... begin...

	Superimposing with a wipe (necessary I think to
	distinguish that she is not actually changing into
	these beings)...

9B   AN ANDORIAN FEMALE (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			An Andorian female...

        STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT ONE        14.

9B   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Interesting. You'd be the only
			one on board the Enterprise,
			Lal...

					DATA
			That could make socialization more
			difficult.

	Wiping back to Lal and then wiping into --

9C   A MUSCLEBOUND HUMAN MALE HUNK (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			A human male...

					TROI
			Very attractive... no problem with
			socialization here...

	Wiping back to Lal and then wiping into --

9D   AN ATTRACTIVE HUMAN WOMAN (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			The human female.

					TROI
			I like her.

	Wiping back to Lal and then wiping into --

9E   A KLINGON WARRIOR (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			A Klingon male.

					TROI
			A friend for Worf.

	Wiping back to:

10   OMITTED

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/21/89 - ACT ONE      15.

10   OMITTED

11   LAL (OPTICAL)

					TROI
			They are all very interesting,
			Lal. Do you have a favorite?

					LAL
				(beat)
			Yes. I have... chosen.

	As Data and Troi react...

11A  INT. LABORATORY

	As Data puts the finishing touches on Lal... unseen in
	the biobed... studies his work... Troi ENTERS.

					DATA
			Come in, Counselor. I have
			completed the assembly of the
			replicated anatomy. I was able
			to provide Lal with even more
			realistic skin and eye color than
			my own.

	He helps Lal out of the tube... she's the human female,
	dressed in a flattering outfit. Troi reacts.

					TROI
				(softly)
			Congratulations, Data, it's a
			girl.

	As we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT TWO        16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

12   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Holding stationary in space.

13   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	Data escorts Lal.

					DATA
			This is home.

					LAL
			Home. Place of residence. Social
			unit formed by a family living
			together.

					DATA
			Correct, Lal. We are a family.

	She moves cautiously around the room... examining...
	as she looks at things for the first time...

					DATA
			A chair... to sit in.

	Moving to a painting on the wall...

					DATA
			A painting.

					LAL
			Painting. Colors produced on a
			surface by applying a pigment.

					DATA
			I will teach you how to recognize
			the artistry of paintings.

	A short attention span... she is already moving onto
	something else... she runs her fingers across it...

					LAL
			Soft.

					DATA
			Yes, very good, Lal. You have
			correctly processed the sense of
			touch.

        STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT TWO        17.

13   CONTINUED:

	Data leads her to a flower in a vase.

					DATA (cont'd)
			There are many fascinating
			experiences I wish to share with
			you.

					LAL
			Painting.

					DATA
			No, Lal, this is a flower.

	He lifts it, holds it to Lal's nose.

					DATA
			Inhale.

					LAL
				(reacts)
			Smell.

					DATA
			Yes.

					LAL
			Show me more, Father.

	And Data nods approvingly, pleased by her curiosity and
	eagerness.

13A
thru	OMITTED
17

18   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Data and Lal seated at a table. Food is put in front
	of her... she picks it up with her hands... pauses as
	Data shakes his head no, shows her the fork in his
	hand... she imitates it.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Second officer, science log
			supplemental, copy: Starfleet
			research, Daystrom Institute,
			Galor Four annex. Reference:
			development, android designate
			Lal.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT TWO      18.

18   CONTINUED:

	Data lifts a glass, and takes a large swallow. Lal
	quickly imitates but the beverage seeps out through
	the sides of her mouth...

					DATA (V.O.)
			Training in social skills at the
			most elementary level has begun.
			Lal is progressing very slowly
			but is not deterred by early
			setbacks.

18A  INT. HOLODECK (OR ANY GENERAL AREA)

	Wesley and Data throw and catch a ball as Lal observes.
	Data hands the ball to Lal who throws it gently to
	Wesley. He catches it and everybody is pleased...

					DATA (V.O.)
			Motor coordination has improved
			by twelve-point-four percent...
			this reflects the adaptation of
			second level neural transfers...

	... and Wesley throws the ball back... she doesn't move
	as the ball bounces off the wall behind her and then
	she reacts to try and catch it...

					DATA (V.O.)
			Reflexes still need to develop.
			The integration of hand/eye
			coordination seems to be
			proceeding at a slower
			developmental rate.

19   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Lal studies the desk top viewer... her eyes staring at
	it... as Data points out words and pictures flashing
	quickly by.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Visual comprehension is especially
			difficult for Lal. Translating
			her vast data banks into
			recognizable applications may
			improve with additional transfers.

        STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT TWO        18A.

19   CONTINUED:

	He stops as he notices Lal is not blinking... he points
	to his own eyes, watch my eyes... he blinks... she
	imitates... good and then he orchestrates another blink
	at another time interval... nods.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT TWO      19.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA (V.O.)
			She is also learning to supplement
			innate android behavior with human
			responses.

19A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Worf, Wesley, Troi... Data is at Ops, doesn't
	see as Lal ENTERS...

					DATA (V.O.)
			Most encouraging is her commitment
			to master the skills necessary
			to live successfully among humans.
			Her curiosity is insatiable...
			although it sometimes creates
			inappropriate behavior...

	Reactions to her arrival prompt Data to turn and react
	with concern... especially when she sits in the
	captain's Command Chair... Data exchanges a look with
	Picard and escorts her out...

19B  INT. TEN FORWARD

	A similar setting to their first time here... she eats
	with a fork carefully but successfully and drinks
	without the beverage spilling out. Data observes and
	nods in satisfaction.

					DATA (V.O.)
			And I have been interested to note
			that as I observe Lal learning
			about her world... I share in her
			experience, almost as though I
			am learning things over again...

19C  INT. LABORATORY

	Starting on Lal who is in the apparatus... pulling
	back to see that she is attached by the neural transfer
	equipment to Data. Wesley is observing.

					DATA
				(to Wesley)
			The transfer itself is fairly
			simple.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT TWO      20.

19C  CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
			Each neural pathway in my brain
			has been duplicated precisely in
			hers...

					WESLEY
			One advantage of a brain like
			yours, Data is that we can
			replicate it.

					DATA
				(acknowledges)
			Theoretically, the duplicate
			brains should be able to store
			and process the same
			information... but until all the
			transfers are complete, we will
			not know for certain.

	This transfer is complete. Data begins to disconnect
	it.

					WESLEY
			What does Lal do while you're on
			duty?

					DATA
			She studies in our quarters. She
			does not require much supervision,
			Wesley. Lal is quite
			self-sufficient.

					WESLEY
			You could send her to school.

					DATA
			Lal already has access to the sum
			of human knowledge.

					WESLEY
			There are a lot of things you can
			learn just by being with kids your
			own age, Data.

					DATA
			She is only two weeks old.

					WESLEY
			Well, closer to her own age.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT TWO      21.

19C  CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Doctor Crusher to Ensign Crusher.
			Aren't you supposed to be getting
			a hair cut, Wesley?

					WESLEY
			Yes, Mom. I'm on my way.
				(frowns)
			Parents.
				(beat)
			Nothing personal.

	He EXITS. Data moves to Lal, completes his work...

					DATA
			Lal, the third crosslink transfer
			series is complete.

	She becomes animated. And there is a more active brain
	at work now...

					LAL
			Father, what is my purpose?

					DATA
			Purpose?

					LAL
			My function, my reason for being?

					DATA
			It is a complex question, Lal.
			I can only begin to answer it by
			telling you that our function is
			to contribute in a positive way
			to the world in which we live.

					LAL
			Why am I me instead of someone
			else?

					DATA
			Because you are my child.

					LAL
			Where did I come from?

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/22/89 - ACT TWO      22.

19C  CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			Your questions suggest we have
			made a successful transfer of the
			heuristic associative pathways.
			You will now begin to process
			information on logic, aesthetics,
			metaphysics, and epistemology.
			You are truly becoming sentient,
			Lal.

					LAL
			How?

					DATA
			By developing the awareness to
			examine and question your
			perceptions.

					LAL
			Why do we have two hands... why
			not three or four... Why is the
			sky black... why do...

					DATA
				(interrupting)
			Lal, did you know that tomorrow
			will be your first day of school?

19D  INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard is speaking to ADMIRAL ANTHONY HAFTEL on the
	viewscreen...

					PICARD
			I assure you, Admiral, there's no
			better guide into this life for Lal
			than Data... He's doing an
			excellent job with her...

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/22/89 - ACT THREE     23.

19D  CONTINUED:

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			We all have enormous admiration
			for what Commander Data has
			achieved already. But we have
			superior facilities and personnel
			here at Galor Four. And a
			starship is hardly a proper
			setting...

					PICARD
			This starship's mission is to
			seek out new life and that is what
			Commander Data is doing. Under my
			direction.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			We only want what's best for the
			new android.

					PICARD
			As do I.
				(beat, conciliatory)
			I would be willing to consider
			releasing Lal and Data to join
			you... so he may continue his work
			with her.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			I anticipated this suggestion.
			Frankly, as extraordinary as he
			is, Data's an imperfect role
			model. In many ways, he's still
			developing.

					PICARD
				(dry)
			Aren't we all, Admiral...

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			His presence would undoubtedly
			retard the the new android's
			progress.

					PICARD
			Admiral, to you Lal is a new
			android. But to Data, she is his
			child.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			His child.

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/22/89 - ACT TWO     23A.

19D  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Yes, Admiral. It may not be easy
			for you and I to see her that way.
			But he does. And I respect that.
			They will remain here for now.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
				(reacts, beat)
			Starfleet's policy on research
			is clear... you're making your
			stand on very uncertain ground...
			I do hope it doesn't fall out from
			under you... Haftel out.

	The screen returns to starfield. Picard frowns.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/22/89 - ACT TWO      24.

19E  OMITTED

20   INT. TEACHER'S OFFICE

	Data and LIEUTENANT BALLARD. Ballard is seated behind
	her desk, there is a window with a twenty-fourth century 
	shutter closed behind her.

					BALLARD
			She achieved a very high score
			on a test of academic
			achievement...

					DATA
			A perfect score.

					BALLARD
			Yes. Which is why we started her
			with the older children. But Lal
			couldn't understand the nuances
			of how they related to each other.

					DATA
			I see.

					BALLARD
			We decided the best thing to do
			would be to put her with younger
			children.

        STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT TWO        25.

20   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			That would seem to be reasonable.

					BALLARD
			It isn't working out that way.

	She presses a panel and the shutter slides open to
	reveal an adjacent classroom. A group of toddlers are
	playing together with some sort of geometric building
	blocks. Lal is playing by herself in a corner.

					BALLARD
			The children are afraid of her.

20A  INT. TURBOLIFT

	Data and Lal ENTER. After a beat...

					LAL
			Father, what is the significance
			of laughter?

					DATA
			It is a human physiological
			response to humor.

					LAL
			Then judging from their laughter
			the children at school found my
			remarks humorous.
				(thoughtful)
			So without understanding humor
			I have somehow mastered it.

	Data realizes she doesn't understand what has happened.
	To the computer --

					DATA
			Deck fifteen.

	The door closes. After a beat.

					DATA
			Lal...

					LAL
			Yes, Father?

        STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT TWO        25A.

20A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The children were not laughing
			with you... they were laughing
			at you.

					LAL
			Explain.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT TWO      26.

20A  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			One is meant kindly... the other
			is not.

					LAL
			Why did they wish to be unkind?

					DATA
			Because you are different. And
			sometimes differences scare
			people. I have learned that some
			of them use humor to hide their
			fears.

					LAL
				(beat)
			I do not want to be different,
			Father.

	And Data's face reflects the helplessness that has
	afflicted millions of parents as they try to solve
	their children's most difficult problems.

21
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25

25A  INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	BEVERLY is at her desk, working. Data ENTERS.

					DATA
			Doctor, I require your advice as
			a successful parent.

					BEVERLY
				(reacts)
			Well, thank you, Data. I'd like
			to think I am. Sit down. How's
			Lal?

					DATA
			Lal is realizing that she is not
			the same as the other children.

					BEVERLY
			Is it lonely for her?

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT TWO      27.

25A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			She does not feel the emotion of
			loneliness, but she can observe
			how isolated she is from the
			others. She wants to be more like
			them.

	Beverly looks at Data...

					BEVERLY
			Sounds familiar.

					DATA
			Yes, Doctor. It is an experience
			I know too well. But I do not
			know how to help her. Lal is
			passing into sentience. It is
			perhaps the most difficult stage
			of development for her.

					BEVERLY
			It's also a very human
			development, Data. As our minds
			and bodies grow, sometimes
			quite rapidly, we get confused
			too... we look around and try to
			see how we fit in...
				(a beat)
			When Wesley was growing up, he
			was an extraordinarily bright
			boy... but he had a hard time
			making friends. The other
			children were a little intimidated
			by him.

					DATA
				(interested)
			That is precisely what happened
			to Lal at school. How did you
			help him?

					BEVERLY
			Well, first I had to go back into
			my own childhood and remember how
			painful it was for me. Because
			there was a time when I didn't
			feel very popular either. When
			I told that to Wesley, it made
			him feel a little better. He knew
			I understood what he was going
			through.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT TWO      28.

25A  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(beat)
			I have not told Lal how difficult
			it was for me to assimilate. I
			did not want it to discourage her.
			Perhaps this was an error of
			judgement.

					BEVERLY
			You had no one with experience
			to help you through sentience.
			At least, she has you. Just help
			her realize that she's not alone.
			Be there to nurture her when she
			needs love and attention.

					DATA
			I can give her attention, doctor.
			But I am incapable of giving her
			love.

					BEVERLY
				(smiles)
			Why do I find that so hard to
			believe?

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30A  INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	The lights are out... Picard is in bed... a signal
	wakes him up...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Captain, incoming signal.
			Starfleet priority one. Admiral
			Haftel.

					PICARD
			On my monitor, Lieutenant.

      STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT TWO      29.

30A  CONTINUED:

	Picard puts on a robe, turns on his monitor to reveal
	the admiral.

					PICARD
			Admiral.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
				(lying)
			Captain, I hope I didn't disturb
			you.

					PICARD
			Not at all.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			I've discussed my concerns with
			Starfleet Command. You are to
			hold your position until I join
			you. Then I shall personally
			review the android's development.

					PICARD
			Understood.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Good. I should advise you,
			Captain, that if I am not
			satisfied with what I see... I
			am empowered to take the android
			back with me. Haftel out.

	And off Picard's concerned expression we,

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT THREE     30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

31   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Holding stationary in space.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental: We
			are holding position pending the
			arrival of Admiral Haftel from
			Starfleet Research.

31A  INT. LABORATORY

	Data and Lal. Lal is back in the transfer device.
	They each wear small patches on their foreheads. LED's
	blink as the transfer is made. Over this the captain's
	log continues.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Commander Data is completing his
			final neural transfers to the
			android he has named Lal... Which
			I have learned, in the language
			of Hindi, means "beloved".

31B  INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Guinan is behind the bar. A few couples scattered
	around the tables. Data and Lal ENTER. Cross to the
	bar.

					GUINAN
			Hello, Commander. Lal, how are
			you?

					LAL
			I am functioning within normal
			--
				(stops herself)
			I am fine, thank you...

	Lal looks to Data. A nod of approval from the older
	android.

					DATA
			Guinan, Lal needs to observe human
			behavior.

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT THREE     31.

31B  CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			You've come to the right place,
			Lal. There are all sorts of human
			behavior in here.

					DATA
			In return for this opportunity,
			Lal is willing to provide services
			to assist you.

					GUINAN
			Sort of a work-study program...

					LAL
			Father says I would learn a great
			deal from working with someone
			as old as you.

	Guinan reacts, looks at Data, who realizes the faux
	pas.

					DATA
			I believe what I said was that
			Guinan had much life experience,
			Lal...

					LAL
			No, the exact words you used
			were...

					GUINAN
				(interrupting, to Lal)
			You're hired. The most important
			part of this job is listening...
			People need a friendly ear to talk
			to... Happens to be my
			specialty... There's an art to it
			and I'll teach it to you, Lal.

					DATA
			That would be very beneficial.

					GUINAN
			How much do you know about food
			and beverages?

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT THREE     32.

31B  CONTINUED: (2)

					LAL
			I've been programmed with a
			listing of fourteen hundred and
			twelve known beverages as well
			as recipes for...

	Data and Guinan react...

					GUINAN
			What'd did you just say...

					LAL
			I've been programmed with...

					GUINAN
			"I've"... ?

					DATA
			Lal, you used a verbal
			contraction.

					GUINAN
			You said I've instead of I have.

					DATA
			It is a skill my program has never
			mastered.

					LAL
			Then I will desist.

					DATA
			No. You have exceeded my
			abilities. I do not object. I
			just do not understand why it has
			happened.

	But Data remains curious.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to Data. Please report
			to my Ready Room.

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT THREE     33.

31B  CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
				(to comm)
			Yes, Captain.

	Data EXITS.

32   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard is seated at his desk. Data on the sofa.

					DATA
			I am sure the admiral is anxious
			to meet Lal... I have been sending
			him regular status reports on her
			development...

					PICARD
			His visit, Data, is not just an
			inspection of Lal's progress.
			He has expressed a concern for
			her environment.

					DATA
			Her environment, sir?

					PICARD
			He believes the Daystrom annex
			on Galor Four would be more
			suitable.

					DATA
			He wishes to relocate us?

					PICARD
			Not you, Data. Just Lal.

	And now Data understands. A beat.

    STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/21/89 - ACT THREE    33A.

32   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I would not be in favor of that,
			Captain.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/22/89 - ACT THREE     34.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA (Cont'd)
			There are many things she can
			learn only from me. My lifetime
			of experiences, the mistakes I
			have made and what I have learned
			from them...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Captain, Commander Riker's shuttle
			has just returned.

					PICARD
				(to comm)
			Acknowledged, Lieutenant. Advise
			Mister Riker I'll want to meet
			with him in one hour. Picard
			out.
				(to Data)
			The admiral is taking the position
			that Lal's development should be
			overseen by the most experienced
			personnel available.

					DATA
			Then he is questioning my ability
			as a parent.

					PICARD
			In a manner of speaking...

					DATA
			Does the admiral have children,
			sir?

					PICARD
			I believe he does... why?

					DATA
			I am forced to wonder how much
			experience he had as a parent when
			his first child was born.

	Off Picard's look...

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     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT THREE     35.

35   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	A scene that has taken place thousands of times in
	thousands of bars in the galaxy... a YOUNG ENSIGN is
	talking to SOME BUDDIES at the bar... he looks over
	the shoulder of one of the men at...

35A  A TABLE

	with TWO ATTRACTIVE YOUNG WOMEN... one of them, a
	blonde catches him looking, smiles at him...

					GUINAN (O.S.)
			There, you see?

35B  ANGLE - INCLUDING GUINAN AND LAL

	watching from behind the bar...

					LAL
			Visual reconnaissance.

					GUINAN
			It's called flirting.

					LAL
			They seem to be communicating
			telepathically.

					GUINAN
			Well, they're both thinking the
			same thing if that's what you
			mean.

	The ensign excuses himself from his friends, goes to
	join her.

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT THREE     36.

35C  ANGLE - ANOTHER YOUNG COUPLE

	holding hands... Lal sees it...

					LAL
			Guinan, is the joining of hands
			a symbolic act for humans?

					GUINAN
			It shows affection. Humans like
			to touch each other. They start
			with the hands and move on from
			there.

	As this second couple kiss...

					LAL
				(reacts)
			He's biting that female.

					GUINAN
			No, they're touching lips.
			Kissing.

	The second couple get up and leave...

					LAL
			Why are they leaving?

					GUINAN
			Lal, there are some things your
			dad'll have to tell you... when
			he thinks you're ready.

	Down the bar, some people sit down and Guinan goes off
	to serve them... Lal watches the couple in love with
	curiosity...

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT THREE     37.

35D  ANGLE - RIKER

	ENTERS. He checks the room for any friends. Spots
	Lal, takes a second look, and likes what he sees. Lal
	notices his interest. It parallels what we just saw.
	She glances at the flirting couple at their table, we
	see the decision made, and when she looks back to Riker
	it is with the same encouragement she saw the girl at
	the table give the ensign. He is drawn across the room
	like iron to a magnet.

	Riker slides onto a stool at the bar.

					RIKER
			You're new around here, aren't
			you?

					LAL
			Yes.

	She looks up, and as she takes his hand...

35E  ANGLE - INCLUDE DATA

	entering... reacts as he sees Lal pull Riker sharply
	toward her and kisses him to his great shock. Guinan
	sees it at the same time as Data does... they exchange
	a look... as Guinan moves to them...

					GUINAN
			Lal, put him down...

	Lal reacts, puts down Riker... as Data arrives...

					DATA
			Commander, what are your
			intentions toward my daughter?

					RIKER
			I'm not... what... who... your
			daughter?

	As Riker looks from one to the other to see if this
	is a gag... realizing it isn't... to Lal, sheepishly
	--

					RIKER
			Nice to meet'cha...

       STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT THREE       38.

36   OMITTED

37   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	Data and Lal ENTER.

					LAL
			I watch them and I can do the
			things they do... but I'll never
			feel the emotions. I'll never
			know love.

					DATA
			That is a limitation we must
			learn to accept, Lal.

					LAL
			Then why do you still try to
			emulate humans? What purpose
			does it serve except to remind
			you that you are incomplete?

					DATA
			I have asked myself that many
			times as I have struggled to be
			more human, Lal. Until I finally
			realized that it is the struggle
			itself that is most important.
			We must strive to be better than
			we are. It does not matter that
			we will never reach our ultimate
			goal. The effort yields its own
			rewards.


       STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT THREE       39.

37   CONTINUED:

	She looks at him with a better understanding.

					LAL
			You are wise, Father.

					DATA
			It is only the difference between
			knowledge and experience.

	Lal studies her father, slowly reaches out her hand.

					LAL
			I learned today that humans like
			to hold hands. It is a symbolic
			gesture of affection.

	Data considers this and knows it is impossible to
	"feel" affection but holds out his hand anyway and as
	they hold hands, awkwardly, without feeling anything...

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38

33A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON THE MAIN VIEWER

	Admiral Haftel on his ship.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Prepare to beam me aboard,
			Captain.

38B  ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	As it the image of the admiral is replaced by a view
	of his ship.

38C  ANGLE ON - PICARD

	His face in CU, before he orders transport...

									FADE OUT

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FOUR     40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:
40
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42

43   INT. READY ROOM

	Haftel, seated on the sofa, is accepting a cup of tea
	from Picard. His duties as host met, Picard settles
	on the corner of his desk. Haftel will surprise us,
	by his charm and by the strength of his arguments.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			No objective viewpoint could see
			it any other way...

					PICARD
			I beg your pardon, Admiral, but
			I thought you were sent here to
			form an opinion... not to justify
			one.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Captain, do not make this more
			difficult than it needs to be.

	And Picard is at his most conciliatory here, seeking
	a solution that satisfies all.

					PICARD
			It need not be difficult at all.
			I understand your concerns. What
			I'm asking for is time, patience.
			If you keep an open mind, I know
			you'll see it is imperative to
			keep Data and Lal together. At
			least for the formative stages
			of her development. After that,
			I'm sure that Commander Data will
			be delighted to deliver her to
			Starfleet Research.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Not satisfactory. If mistakes
			are made during the formative
			stages, the damage might be
			irreparable.

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/21/89 - ACT FOUR     41.

43   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I'm convinced the damage would
			be irreparable if you separate
			them.

	Cordially, the swords are drawn.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Really, Captain... is this about
			breaking up a family... Rather
			a sentimental attitude to take
			toward androids, isn't it?

	And now Picard begins to put an edge into his voice.

					PICARD
			They are living, sentient beings.
			Their rights and privileges in
			our society have been defined.
			I helped define them.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Yes, yes... I'm more than willing
			to acknowledge that. And you must
			acknowledge that Lal may be a
			technological step forward in the
			development of artificial
			intelligence.

					PICARD
			A most significant step.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			And work like this demands
			strictly controlled procedures.

					PICARD
			Which Commander Data is following.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			In effective isolation. And that
			is unacceptable to Starfleet
			Research.

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FOUR     41A.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

	A beat as they study each other. Haftel stands, moves
	off the conflict back into reason.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			This is not personal, Captain.
			There are very real dangers here.
			Without peer review, Starfleet
			feels we're risking another M-5
			catastrophe.

					PICARD
			That is a forced parallel, Admiral.
			M-5 was a battle computer.

					HAFTEL
			With an artificial intelligence,
			that led to disaster.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FOUR     42.

43   CONTINUED: (3)

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL (Cont'd)
			Does this new android have the
			same dangerous potential? I don't
			know. And that is my point. The
			blame of the M-5 catastrophe can
			be laid entirely on the fact that
			Doctor Daystrom was working in
			effective isolation. And that
			cannot be permitted to happen
			again.

	It is a strong argument. Picard is willing to
	acknowledge that.

					PICARD
			I respect the need for peer review
			and control precautions. I would
			submit that you will find them
			here aboard the Enterprise. My
			crew has served for years with
			Data. Unlike your research
			people, we have enough such
			experience to reliably judge what
			is "normal" and "abnormal"
			behavior for Soong-type androids.
			We are uniquely qualified to
			assist in guiding Lal's
			development.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
				(beat)
			That is what I'm here to decide,
			Captain.

	On Picard's look...

43A  INT. LABORATORY

	Picard, Data and Haftel. Data is demonstrating the
	transfer device. As he sets it aside he concludes,

					DATA
			So Lal now possesses the sum of
			my programming.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Her neural nets are laid down
			identically to yours?

	Data hesitates for a moment.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT FOUR         43.

43A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			There do seem to be variations
			on the quantum level. Lal can use
			contractions... I cannot.

	Haftel throws Picard a look...

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			An aberration... what have you
			done about it?

					DATA
			I have maintained records on
			positronic matrix activity,
			behavioral norms, and all verbal
			patterns... I have seen no
			evidence of other aberrations...

					PICARD
			It would seem that you have
			actually improved upon yourself,
			Data.

					DATA
			Is that not the goal of every
			parent, sir?

	Data's reference to himself as a parent obviously
	throws the admiral.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			But... as a good... father...
			don't you think it would be
			better, especially in light of
			this aberration, if Lal could be
			close to the best possible
			equipment and the best-trained
			minds to perform diagnostic,
			evaluative and repair procedures?

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT FOUR         44.

43A  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			I have been programmed with all
			the procedures you have mentioned.
			And in any meaningful evaluation
			of Lal, you would require a model
			for a basis of comparison. I am
			the only model available, Admiral.

	Picard reacts, nice try, Admiral.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			You haven't mastered human
			cultural and behavioral norms
			yourself yet, have you?

					DATA
			Nosir.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Then, if the object of Lal's
			existence is for her to understand
			human behavior, wouldn't you admit
			that you are an imperfect
			teacher... in fact, she may choose
			to emulate you rather than
			humans... even if you instruct
			her otherwise.

					PICARD
				(cutting off a chance
				 for Data to reply)
			On the other hand, Admiral, how
			many of your researchers are
			androids? None. And I would
			suggest that many aspects of Lal's
			existence and development may be
			so alien to human experience that
			your people simply could not be
			made to comprehend them.

           STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 1/3/90 - ACT FOUR          45.

43A  CONTINUED: (3)

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Where is Lal now?

44   OMITTED

44A  INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Guinan is behind the bar, while Lal serves customers.
	Picard, Data and the Admiral ENTER. The Admiral is
	obviously taken aback by their location.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			This is your idea of appropriate
			guidance...

					DATA
			It is an opportunity for her to
			observe human behavior and more
			importantly to interact with her
			crewmates.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			She's capable of running over
			sixty trillion calculations per
			second and you have her working as
			a cocktail waitress.

					PICARD
			Admiral, she is working under the
			strict guidance of a woman in
			whom I have absolute trust.
			Ten-Forward is the center of the
			ship's social activity. Everyone
			on board comes here...

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/21/89 - ACT FOUR         46.

44A  CONTINUED:

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			I'm not convinced the sort of
			behavior she observes here will
			be a positive influence.

					GUINAN (O.S.)
			My customers usually behave
			themselves... if not, they're
			asked to leave. There's something
			to learn from that as well,
			wouldn't you say?

44B  ANGLE

	to reveal Guinan.

					PICARD
			Admiral Haftel, Guinan. She runs
			Ten-Forward.

	He nods to her.

					PICARD
			How is Lal doing, Guinan?

					GUINAN
			She spills a few drinks like the
			rest of us. But she's learning
			a lot.

	Some raucous laughter from a table that Lal is
	serving...

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
				(to Picard)
			I'm sorry, this is just
			outrageous.

					GUINAN
			Come now, Admiral, I'm sure you've
			been in a few bars in your day...

	The admiral looks cooly to Picard...

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			I want the android out of here...
			have her report to me immediately
			for an interview.

            STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT FOUR            47.

44B  CONTINUED:

	Data acknowledges, crosses the room to Lal as Haftel
	EXITS... Picard gives Guinan a look... she shrugs, what
	can you do... he finally shakes his head and EXITS.

45   OMITTED

45A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Lal and Haftel. Haftel deceptively cordial.
	He smiles warmly to Lal. Lal is uncomfortable... this
	is rather like being called to the principal's office.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Well, I've been looking forward
			to meeting you, Lal.

					LAL
			Why?

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			You're very important to us at
			Starfleet Research. We've got
			quite a facility at Galor Four.
			I'd like to show it to you.

					PICARD
			The Admiral is in fact suggesting
			you be moved to Galor Four, Lal.

					LAL
			Have I done something wrong?

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Not at all. But it is important
			to broaden your experiences. And
			there's just so much you can learn
			aboard a starship, wouldn't you
			agree?

					LAL
			Yes, I'd agree.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Good.

					LAL
			Thus, the natural conclusion would
			be when I have learned all there
			is to learn aboard the starship,
			I would relocate to Galor Four.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FOUR         48.

45A  CONTINUED:

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			I don't agree. That is not the
			natural conclusion here.

					LAL
			I believe it is.

	Turning to Picard as though she were not in the room.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			You see, she resists alternative
			suggestions to her own father's
			wishes. That's not a good sign.

					LAL
			Excuse me, sir, I do not know my
			father's wishes.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			He did not "warn" you about this
			conversation?

					LAL
			Warn me? No, Admiral. He told me
			to answer your questions.

					PICARD
			The admiral is concerned that you
			need more guidance than your
			father can provide here on the
			Enterprise.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Do not misunderstand. I have
			great respect for your... father.

					LAL
			You do not speak with respect.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
				(to Picard)
			I find her very adversarial.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/28/89 - ACT FOUR         49.

45A  CONTINUED: (2)

					LAL
			I am only stating a fact, Admiral.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Apparently, your father has not
			taught you about selective
			judgment in verbalizing your
			thoughts. This is a skill we can
			help you develop.

					LAL
			My father is already helping me,
			sir.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Yes, well, the question is whether
			he's helping you enough.

					LAL
			Are you asking me, sir?

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			No, I didn't mean...

					PICARD
			Why don't we, Admiral? In all
			these discussions, we've never
			once mentioned Lal's wishes.
			She's a free, sentient being.
			What are your wishes, Lal?

					LAL
			I wish to remain here, Captain
			Picard.

					PICARD
			Thank you. You're excused.

	The admiral glances sternly at Picard and then nods,
	fine, the interview is over. Lal looks quite concerned
	as she EXITS.

            STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT FOUR            50.

46
thru	OMITTED
47

47A  INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Troi is working. A chime.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FOUR         51.

47A  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Come in.

	Lal ENTERS. Her movements are subtly but noticeably a
	little hyper. A little extra head movement. Some
	additional eye jumps.

					TROI
			Hello, Lal. How are you?

					LAL
			An admiral from Starfleet has come
			to take me away, Troi. I'm
			scared.

	A beat... as Troi reacts and stands... realizing --

					TROI
			You are scared, aren't you?

	And it takes Lal a beat to realize too... she exchanges
	a look with Troi, stunned to realize --

					LAL
			I... feel it. How is that
			possible?

					TROI
			I don't know.

	Lal sits. A little shaky. Troi moves to her... puts
	a calming hand on her shoulder.

					LAL
			This is what it means to feel.
				(beat)
			This is what it means to feel.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FIVE         52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:
48
thru	OMITTED
48B

48C  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Data has joined Picard and Haftel.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Commander, you have Lal off to
			a wonderful start in life. And
			that's what being a parent is all
			about. But I have decided I must
			ask you to release her to me.

					DATA
			May I know why, sir?

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			All the other arguments aside,
			there is one that is irrefutable.
			There are only two Soong-type
			androids in existence. It is far
			too dangerous to have the two of
			you in one place. Especially on
			a starship. One lucky shot by
			some Romulan and we lose you both.

					PICARD
			That's a fine argument, Admiral.
			But it doesn't change my feeling
			that the proper place for Lal to
			develop is by Data's side.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			You're not a parent, Captain.
			I am. I've learned, with
			difficulty, that there's a time
			when...
				(including himself with
				 Data)
			... all parents have to let go of
			our children... for their own
			good.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/21/89 - ACT FIVE         53.

48C  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			This is not that time. The
			umbilical cord is virtually uncut.
			The child...
				(and this is the first
				time that Picard uses
				the word "child"
				comfortably, and he
				realizes it).
			... the child depends on him.

	Haftel looks at Picard -- the decision has been made.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Mister Data, it would be much
			better for Lal if she left knowing
			you had voluntarily decided this
			was the best course of action.

	He looks expectantly to Data.

					DATA
			Admiral, when I created Lal, it
			was with the hope that someday
			she would choose to enter the
			Academy and become a member of
			Starfleet. I wanted to give
			something back in return for all
			Starfleet has given me. I still
			do. But Lal is my child. You
			ask that I volunteer to give her
			up. I cannot. That would
			violate every lesson I have
			learned about human parenting.
				(beat)
			As Captain Picard told me after
			he first met her, I have taken
			on "quite a responsibility." I
			have brought a new life into this
			world. It is my duty, not
			Starfleet's, to guide her through
			these first difficult steps to
			maturity, to support her as she
			learns, to prepare her to be a
			contributing member of society.
			No one can relieve me of that
			obligation. And I cannot ignore
			it. I am her father.

	Picard looks at Data with extraordinary respect.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FIVE        53A.

48C  CONTINUED: (2)

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Then, Mister Data, I regret that
			I must order you to transport Lal
			aboard my ship.

	Data rises to comply.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FIVE         54.

48C  CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Belay that order, Commander.

	Haftel reacts, turns to Picard...

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
				(icy)
			I beg... your pardon?

					PICARD
			I'll take the matter to Starfleet
			myself.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			I am Starfleet, Captain... and
			this is an order. Proceed,
			Commander.

					PICARD
			Hold your ground, Mister Data.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			Do you understand you're risking
			your command and your career,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			There are times, sir, when men
			of good conscience cannot blindly
			follow orders. You acknowledge
			they are sentient, but ignore
			their personal liberty and
			freedom. Order a man to turn his
			child over to the state? Not
			while I am his captain. If you
			wish, the Enterprise is prepared
			to accompany you to Starfleet
			Command and then we'll see what...

	He is interrupted by a hail.

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			Troi to Commander Data. Report
			to your lab at once.

	Data reacts... looks to his two superiors. Picard nods
	to Data who EXITS, answers for him...

					PICARD
			Acknowledged, Counselor. He's
			on his way. Is there a problem?

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FIVE        54A.

48C  CONTINUED: (4)

					TROI
			Yes, Captain, something is
			terribly wrong with Lal.

	As they react...

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FIVE         55.

49   INT. LABORATORY

	Starting on Lal's face who has regressed
	dramatically... she is more like the first mannequin
	we saw... slow, measured movements, loss of
	comprehension...

					TROI (O.S.)
			It lasted barely a moment. She
			experienced an extraordinary range
			of feelings... fear, excitement,
			pleasure... she could barely catch
			her breath... and then...

	Pulling back to see Data and Haftel are beginning to
	examine her as Picard stands with Troi.

					TROI
			For no apparent reason she got
			up and walked out of my quarters...
			she didn't say another word, she
			just started walking here... and
			each step became more and more
			difficult...

					DATA
			Lal is programmed to return to
			the lab in the event of a
			malfunction.

	Only now, at the sound of his voice, does Lal show
	recognition.

					LAL
			Father.

					DATA
			Yes, Lal. I am here.

					PICARD
				(reacts, to Troi with
				 sad irony)
			A malfunction. Emotional
			awareness.

					DATA
				(to Haftel)
			It would appear to be a symptom
			of cascade failure. It will
			require reinitializing the base
			matrix without wiping out the
			higher functions.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FIVE         56.

49   CONTINUED:

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
			I agree.
				(beat)
			May I assist, Commander?

					DATA
			Thank you, Admiral.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
				(to Picard and Troi)
			If you'll excuse us, Commander
			Data and I have much to do.

	Picard and Troi acknowledge... EXIT... and all
	arguments are on hold as the two men, both of whom care
	greatly about Lal, prepare to "operate" (TECH: DESCRIBE
	APPROPRIATE INITIAL ACTIVITY).

49A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Haftel's ship nearby.

49B  INT. CORRIDOR

	Outside the lab. Wesley, Geordi, Troi, have been
	waiting a long time for news. Idle conversation has
	long ago ended. They react as the door slides open and
	Haftel comes out of the lab. His face is weary... he
	looks at the others and shakes his head.

					ADMIRAL HAFTEL
				(softly)
			She won't survive much longer.
			There was nothing anyone could
			have done. We'd repolarize
			one pathway and another would
			collapse. And then another. And
			his hands started moving faster
			than I could see, trying to stay
			ahead of each breakdown. He
			refused to give up. He was
			remarkable.
				(beat)
			It just wasn't meant to be.

	He EXITS.

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FIVE         57.

50   OMITTED

51   INT. LABORATORY

	Data looks at Lal with an impassive face... and yet
	we must sense the extraordinary weight of his failure
	on his shoulders... she looks as beautiful as ever,
	standing here before him. And yet she barely can move
	or talk. There is very little left of her. After a
	beat...

					DATA
			Lal, I am unable to correct the
			system failure.

					LAL
			I... know.

					DATA
			We must say good-bye now.

	With great difficulty, slowly her hand rises and he
	sees it, takes it.

					LAL
			I... feel...

					DATA
			What do you feel, Lal?

					LAL
			I... love... you... Father.

	And Data just stares at her... unable to say it back.

					DATA
			I wish I could feel it with you.

					LAL
			I... will... feel... it... for...
			both... of... us.

	With great urgency in her eyes... she clutches his hand
	harder... as though clutching to life itself.

					LAL
			Thank you... for... my... life.

	On Data's face... the sound of her voice edging slowly
	into the voice of the mannequin, not male, not female
	(but do not slow speed down) --

          STAR TREK: "Offspring" - REV. 12/20/89 - ACT FIVE         58.

51   CONTINUED:

					LAL (O.S.)
			Flirt-ing... laugh-ter... fam-ily...
			paint-ing... fe-male...
			hu-man.

	And there is no more. A beat.
`
52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf, Beverly, Geordi, Wesley.
	Data ENTERS from the forward turbolift.

					DATA
			Lal suffered complete neural system
			failure at thirteen hundred hours.
			I have deactivated the unit.

					PICARD
			The crew grieves for your loss,
			Mister Data.

	Data studies the sad faces of his "family", never has,
	never will entirely understand "grieving".

					DATA
			I thank you for your sympathy.
			But she is here.
				(indicates his
				 head)
			Her presence so enriched my life
			that I could not allow her to pass
			into oblivion. So I incorporated
			her programs back into my own...
			I transferred her memories to me.

	Picard acknowledges.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, take your position.

	He does. And we stay on Data's face as we hear...

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Mister Crusher, set course for
			the starbase on Otar Two.

					WESLEY (O.S.)
			Course set, sir.

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Engage.

            STAR TREK: "Offspring" - 12/19/89 - ACT FIVE            59.

53   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	warping out.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             







                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                     "Sins of the Father" 
                          #40273-165 
                              
                     Based on a script by 
                         Drew Deighan 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                 Ronald D. Moore & Reed Moran 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                      JANUARY 5, 1990
 

        STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Sins of the Father" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KURN
                RIKER              K'MPEC
                DATA               DURAS
                BEVERLY            KAHLEST
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             Non-Speaking
                                     KLINGON SUPERNUMERARIES
                TRANSPORTER TECH     KLINGON COUNCIL MEMBERS
                                     TWO KLINGON ASSASSINS
                Non-Speaking         KLINGON GUARD
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    KLINGON WOMAN CLERK

         STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" 1/5/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Sins of the Father" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     KLINGON SHIP (STOCK)
              TURBOLIFT
              CORRIDOR                 KLINGON CITY (MATTE)
              TRANSPORTER ROOM           OLD CITY STREET
              TEN FORWARD                KLINGON HOME
              SICKBAY
              CAPTAIN'S DINING ROOM
              KURN'S QUARTERS
          
            KLINGON CITY
              ANTE ROOM
              GREAT HALL
              PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
              KLINGON HOME
              K'MPEC'S CHAMBERS

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Sins of the Father" 
                       
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              biHnuch                bekh-NOOCH*
              cha'DIch               cha-DICH*
              DURAS                  DYUR-as
              'el                    L
              ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj    geej ket JAG-mee-jaj
              ghojmoK                GOJ-mok
              Ha'DIbah               KHA-di-bakh
              JA'ROD                 JAH-rod
              jIlaj                  jil-LAZH
              jIlajneS               jil-LAZH-nesh
              KAHLEST                KAY-lest
              K'MPEC                 KIM-peck
              KHITOMER               KIT-to-mur
              KURN                   KURN
              kut'luch               cut-LUCH*
              len'mat                LIN-mat
              LORGH                  LORG
              Mek'ba                 MICK-bah
              mev yap                MIV-yap
              MOGH                   MOHG

       STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION        

                               CONTINUED:

                    nuqneH              nook-NEKH
                    nuqneHneS           nook-NEKH-nesh
                    PAGH                PAH
                    patahk              PAH-tock
                    Qapla'              khap-LA
                    seloh               SEE-low
                    tam                 TOM
                    tlhIH ghIj jIHyoj   te-LIKH gizh jikh-YOZH
                    tuHmoH              tookh-MOKH

            * ch as in chew or artichoke.

            NOTE: Many Klingon words are pronounced with guttural
	            or vibrating vocal cord sounds. See reference by
	            Marc Okrand (provided separately).

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - TEASER   1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                     "Sins of the Father"                          
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The two ships facing each other (STOCK FOOTAGE).

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43685.2
			As part of a continuing exchange
			program, the Enterprise is taking
			aboard a Klingon officer to return
			the recent visit of Commander
			Riker to the cruiser Pagh.

2    INT. CORRIDOR

	PICARD and RIKER are walking along the corridor toward
	the Transporter Room.

					PICARD
			We must take care that while he
			is with us, Commander Kurn is
			accorded all the rights and
			responsibilities due the first
			officer of this ship. If he
			should feel patronized in any
			way...

					RIKER
			We'd know about it, sir. One does
			not patronize a Klingon warrior.

					PICARD
			I'm quite sure your experience
			aboard the Pagh will prove
			invaluable during the commander's
			tour. Be sure that the crew is
			prepared for any... unusual
			orders.

					RIKER
			The Klingons are very thorough,
			Captain. I'm sure Commander Kurn
			has studied for his assignment
			with us just as I studied to serve
			with them.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER      2.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			I understand that he specifically
			requested the Enterprise...

	Moving into --

3    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker ENTER. TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN is
	waiting at the console.

					TECHNICIAN
			Commander Kurn is ready for
			transport, Captain.

					PICARD
			Energize.

	The Technician works the console and the Transporter
	EFFECT begins. Kurn materializes on the stage. Kurn
	is clad in full Klingon regalia... he bears a striking
	resemblance to Worf and is about the same age. Picard
	and Riker step forward in greeting.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise,
			Commander. I am Captain Picard.

	Kurn steps off the stage. There is a slightly awkward
	moment as Kurn remembers the human custom of greeting.
	He hesitates only briefly and then extends his hand.
	Picard smiles and shakes his hand. Kurn responds
	politely, but it sounds rehearsed and stilted.

					KURN
			Thank... you, Captain. I am ready
			for duty.

					PICARD
			This is Commander William Riker
			who will be yielding the first
			officer's position to you during
			your tour...

					KURN
				(to Riker)
			You are relieved.
				(to Picard)
			May I take my station, Captain?

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER      3.

3    CONTINUED:

	Picard and Riker react to the Klingon's impatience.

					RIKER
			I thought that I might show you
			your quarters...

	Riker stops as he sees fire come to Kurn's eyes
	struggling to keep his temper.

					KURN
				(to Picard)
			I am ready for duty, sir. I ask
			that I be allowed to take my
			station.

	Picard and Riker exchange a glance.

					PICARD
			Very well... If you will
			accompany us to the bridge...

	They head for the door. There is a slight moment of
	awkwardness as Riker almost goes through the door ahead
	of Kurn. Riker catches himself and allows Kurn to go
	first. Kurn glares at this near-breach of protocol,
	but says nothing.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	WESLEY at Conn, WORF at Tactical, DATA in Command. Picard,
	Riker and Kurn ENTER from the turbolift. Picard leads
	Kurn down into the Command area. Everyone watches to
	see the reaction as Worf and Kurn see each other for
	the first time. Worf is uncomfortable. Kurn runs his
	eyes over him... silently taking his measure of Worf...
	then looks away as if he'd seen nothing worth his time.

					PICARD
			May I present your bridge crew...

	And it is a question, so Kurn feels free to answer --

					KURN
			Unnecessary, Captain. I am
			prepared to take command.

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			Proceed.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER      4.

4    CONTINUED:

					KURN
				(to the crew)
			I am Kurn, commander rank, Klingon
			Defense Force. You will address
			me as "Commander" or "sir" at all
			times.

	Moving about the bridge... making strong, challenging
	eye contact... bellicose...

					KURN
			I am fully aware of all Starfleet
			regulations. They will be
			strictly adhered to by all
			personnel while I am in command.
			It is my intention to bring a
			sense of discipline that you may
			not be accustomed to.

	The last is said at Worf... then to Picard --

					KURN
				(continuing)
			With your permission, of course,
			Captain.

	Picard rather enjoys this, covers it.

					PICARD
			By all means, Commander.

	Wesley throws a do-you-believe-this glance to Riker.
	Kurn notices, moves face to face with Wesley...

					KURN
			Do you wish to speak, Acting
			Ensign Wesley Crusher?

	Wesley is surprised that he knows his name.

					WESLEY
			Nosir, Commander, sir.

					KURN
				(to the crew)
			I have studied all your service
			records. Impressive. We shall
			see if you live up to your
			reputations. The crew awaits your
			orders, Captain.

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - TEASER   5.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard looks around the bridge and sees his crew
	sitting straight, alert, indeed ready. Picard swallows
	a grin and sits in the captain's chair. It takes Kurn
	a couple seconds to realize where his place is, but
	then sits down with confidence in Riker's accustomed
	seat. Riker moves to the seat on the other side of
	Picard.

					PICARD
				(casually)
			Take us into the outer cometary
			cloud, Commander.

					KURN
				(booming)
			Set course one-one-four, mark
			two-three-zero, one-third impulse
			power!

					WESLEY
				(works console)
			Aye sir.

					KURN
			Execute!
				(Wesley works furiously)
			Execute!

					WESLEY
				(a little rattled)
			Engaged. Increasing to one-third
			impulse power, sir.

	Kurn grunts and shakes his head. As Picard sits back,
	even faced, knowing we're in for an interesting ride...

									CUT TO:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship accelerates to full impulse power.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

7    INT. TEN FORWARD

	Riker ENTERS, sees Wesley at a table and goes over to
	him. Wesley is staring into space with a look of
	unhappiness on his face.

					RIKER
			Mind if I join you?

					WESLEY
			No, sir.

					RIKER
				(sits down)
			Something wrong, Wesley?

					WESLEY
			No, sir.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			Commander Kurn perhaps?

					WESLEY
			He... just doesn't seem to like
			me, sir. I can't do anything
			right for him. Every time I
			respond to one of his orders...
			he jumps down my throat. I'm not
			sure what I'm doing wrong.

					RIKER
			He's just...

	Riker's voice trails off as he notices that GEORDI has
	just come up to the table looking outraged.

					RIKER
			Problem, Geordi?

	Geordi hesitates slightly, he doesn't really want to
	bother Riker with his problems, but he's clearly at the
	end of his rope.

					GEORDI
			Well, sir... it's our new first
			officer.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     7.

7    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(can't help but smile)
			I take it he found something wrong
			in Engineering?

					GEORDI
				(exasperated)
			Just the entire section. He made
			a surprise inspection in the
			middle of a maintenance cycle!
			I tried to explain to him, but...

					RIKER
			He wouldn't listen.

					GEORDI
			We're all going to be doing double
			shifts to get things ready for
			the next inspection.

					RIKER
				(to both of them)
			His style of command is just
			different. Klingons believe in
			a strict formality of command and
			obedience.

					GEORDI
			But this isn't a Klingon ship.
			He's got to loosen up a little,
			Commander.

					WESLEY
			It's not just us. He's leaning
			pretty hard on everybody except...
				(hesitates)

	Off Riker's look...

					GEORDI
			Except the one guy who wouldn't
			mind it...

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON WORF

	Kurn in Command, Worf at his station.

					WORF
			Sensors picking up asteroidal
			debris ahead, Commander.

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE   8.

8    CONTINUED:

					KURN
			Can you identify the coordinates,
			Mister Worf?

	Kurn stands up and moves up the ramp to the Tactical
	station.

					WORF
			Bearing zero-zero-one, mark
			point-oh-three, range three
			hundred thousand kilometers.

					KURN
			Excellent. Please scan the
			asteroid field for me, Lieutenant,
			and report.

					WORF
			Approximately two thousand small
			objects, none in our direct flight
			path, sir.

	Kurn is now standing near Worf. Kurn's attitude is
	easy, gentle, almost as if he thinks he might bruise
	Worf if he isn't careful. As Kurn's manner becomes
	more soothing and polite, Worf slowly begins to
	overheat at this treatment.

					KURN
			So, no course correction is
			necessary, is that what you're
			saying?

					WORF
				(tightly)
			It should not be needed,
			Commander.

					KURN
			Very good, Lieutenant. You
			handled that well.

	This is too much for Worf. He looks sharply at Kurn.
	Kurn notices... challenging --

					KURN
			Yes?

	Worf looks away from Kurn... stares straight ahead.
	Kurn studies him for a moment.

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE   9.

8AA	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruising at one-third impulse.

8A   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Riker is inside as the door opens and Kurn ENTERS.

					RIKER
				(greeting)
			Commander.

	Kurn nods an acknowledgement...

					RIKER
			Captain's mess... ?

					KURN
			Yes.

					RIKER
				(to computer)
			Resume.

	The doors shut and they proceed. A beat of silence
	for a few steps before Riker decides to bring up what's
	been on his mind.

					RIKER
			Your knowledge of our systems and
			procedures is very impressive...
				(off his look)
			...Sir.

	Getting a little tired of this...

					RIKER
			I would like to make one
			suggestion, sir.

					KURN
			A suggestion...

	Friendly, charming --

					RIKER
			When I served aboard the Pagh,
			the hardest part for me was in
			recognizing and adapting to the
			demands of the crew. They needed
			an iron hand. They wanted it.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE  10.

8A   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (Cont'd)
			I can imagine how difficult it
			must be for you to work with a
			crew that is so different. I'd
			be happy to guide you in this
			regard if it would be helpful.

					KURN
				(beat)
			No. It wouldn't.

	The door opens. As Kurn begins to exit...

					RIKER
				(a little burned)
			This is not a Klingon ship, sir.

	Kurn pauses, glances threateningly back at Riker --

					KURN
			No, Commander, it is not. If it
			were a Klingon ship, I would have
			killed you for offering your...
			"suggestion".

	And EXITS. Riker reacts...

8B   INT. CAPTAIN'S DINING ROOM - CLOSE ON A ROASTED
TURKEY (REPLICATED)

	As a hand puts a carving knife to work... and pull back
	to see Picard in a chef's apron, carving at the head of
	an elaborate buffet table. Kurn observes, in line near
	Geordi.

					KURN
				(concerned)
			How long has the bird been dead?
			It appears to have been lying in
			the sun for some time.

					GEORDI
				(reacts)
			It's not really dead, it's
			replicated. But you do understand
			we... cook many of our foods...

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE  10A.

8B   CONTINUED:

					KURN
			Ah yes... I was told to prepare
			for that... I will try some of
			your burned replicated bird meat.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE  11.

8B   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard puts a slice on his plate.

					PICARD
			I have attempted to select a menu
			that will allow you to sample a
			variety of dishes, Commander.

	And indeed, the table is filled with a variety of
	foods... and garnished with a beautiful flower
	centerpiece... all the senior officers are there,
	filling up their plates... Riker, Geordi, Worf,
	BEVERLY, TROI, Data. Mozart is playing in the
	background.

					BEVERLY
			Try some caviar...

					KURN
			The odor is not palatable. What
			is it?

					DATA
			The unhatched eggs of a large
			scaleless fish.

	Kurn reacts, are you serious... ?

					PICARD
			It is from the Caspian Sea on
			Earth, Commander. A delicacy and
			a personal favorite of mine. Our
			replicators have never done it
			justice. I managed to store a
			few cases aboard for special
			occasions...

	Kurn reluctantly takes some.

					KURN
				(dubious)
			I am honored, Captain.

	And as he decides to finish this process of collecting
	the Earth foods, he takes a good sampling of the
	flowers from the centerpiece and puts them on his
	plate.

8C   ANGLE - THE DINNER TABLE

	As Kurn sits opposite Troi... the others follow to the
	table... Worf chooses not to be too close to Kurn.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE  12.

8C   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Are you adjusting to your new
			environment, Commander?

					KURN
			I find the constraints quite
			difficult to conform to... I'm
			sure any Klingon warrior would...

	Worf reacts... as Kurn continues, casually --

					KURN
			... just a short time ago, I had
			to stop myself from killing
			Commander Riker.

	Troi laughs before realizing Kurn is not joking.
	During all this, Kurn eats with much gusto and noise
	and with his hands... then slowly realizes the others
	are waiting for the others to sit before they begin to
	eat...

					KURN
			I believe he was trying to
			communicate the crew's discomfort
			with my style of command...
			under different circumstances,
			I would take that as a challenge
			to my authority.

	Picard now joins them at the table... and everyone
	starts to eat with their knifes and fork, quite
	daintily... Kurn watches tries awkwardly to imitate...

					PICARD
			One of the goals of the exchange
			program is for all of us to learn
			tolerance, Commander. As for my
			crew, it may be healthy to shake up
			the status quo occasionally. Feel
			free to disagree, Mister Riker...

	Picard is deliberately displaying a casual example of
	starship command by welcoming disagreement...

					RIKER
			Well, I'd say the commander
			certainly has the crew on their
			toes...

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE  13.

8C   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			... And then some.
				(quickly realizing his
				 error, to Kurn)
			No offense meant, sir...

					KURN
			None taken. I never kill anyone
			at the supper table, Mister La
			Forge.

	Kurn has struggled the best he can with his dinner,
	cannot eat any more...

					BEVERLY
			Don't you like it, Commander?

					KURN
				(trying to be tactful)
			Our food has much more... taste
			to it. While I'm sure this is...
			well prepared, it is far too bland
			for the stomach of a Klingon...

	And the natural glance in the room has to be at Worf
	who is enjoying his meal when he hears Kurn say this...

					GEORDI
			It seems to agree with Worf.

					KURN
			Yes.

	And Worf feels extremely self-conscious, promptly
	losing his appetite... and Kurn glances at him out of
	the corner of his eye to put a little punctuation into
	the moment...

9
thru	OMITTED
10

11   INT. KURN'S QUARTERS

	Kurn is standing near the table, looking over some
	information on a computer terminal. The door CHIMES.

					KURN
			Enter.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     14.

11   CONTINUED:

	He turns around and the door opens, revealing Worf
	standing in the corridor. Worf does not enter right
	away.

					KURN
			'el (Enter.)

	Worf steps into the room, stands stiffly at attention.

					WORF
			Permission to speak freely, sir?

					KURN
			For what purpose?

					WORF
			I have questions I wish to pose.

	Kurn looks around his cabin with disdain and ignores
	Worf's request for the moment.

					KURN
			Are your quarters so...
			comfortable?

					WORF
			They serve me.

					KURN
			This entire ship seems built
			for... comfort, relaxation, being
			at ease. It is not the ship for
			a warrior... not the ship for a
			Klingon.

	Worf says nothing, and after a beat Kurn returns to
	Worf's request.

					KURN
			You cannot ask these questions
			within the boundaries of protocol?

	Worf is definitely agitated. Kurn's attitude is really
	getting under his skin.

					WORF
			They are... of a personal nature,
			sir.

	Kurn thinks for a second and then sits down.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     15.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					KURN
			Permission granted. Pose your
			questions.

	Now we can see a little more of the fires that are
	burning within Worf. His entire demeanor now changes
	and he cannot prevent the anger he feels from rising to
	the surface.

					WORF
			I wish to know if I have given
			you offense.

					KURN
			I am not a human... if you had
			given offense, you would not need
			to ask.

					WORF
			Perhaps I have not performed my
			duties to your satisfaction?

					KURN
			I find you to be a capable
			Starfleet officer. A credit to
			your ship.

					WORF
			Yet you dishonor me at every
			opportunity.

					KURN
			Have I? I was not aware that
			being polite to a Starfleet
			officer would bring dishonor on
			him.

					WORF
				(very tight)
			I am a Klingon.

	Kurn looks at him almost with amusement. He decides to
	push a little harder. Kurn stands and casually turns
	away from Worf.

					KURN
			Really?
				(beat)
			Perhaps your blood has thinned
			in this environment. I simply
			don't want to... hurt you.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     16.

11   CONTINUED: (3)

	This too much. Worf explodes with rage. He snarls a
	roar of challenge and moves to Kurn, knocking over a
	chair and small table in the process. Kurn whirls,
	ready for anything, but brings Worf up short before
	they can actually exchange blows.

					KURN
			mev yap! (That is enough!)

	Worf stops, but it is a struggle. Kurn relaxes a bit,
	but is still ready in case Worf should move on him.
	Kurn looks over Worf with satisfaction... "that's more
	like it!"

					KURN
			So... your blood is not so thin
			after all.

					WORF
			I am Klingon... if you doubt it,
			a demonstration can be arranged.

					KURN
			That is the response of a Klingon.
			The response I would expect...
			from my... older brother.

	Push in on Worf's reaction to this news.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

12   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is cruising at impulse speed.

13   INT. KURN'S QUARTERS

	A short time later. Kurn is acting less like Worf's
	superior and more like his brother. But there is still
	tension between them. He goes to a window, looks out.
	He is thinking back over the early years of his life
	and we can see the shadows pass before his eyes.

					KURN
			I was barely a year old when you
			went to the Khitomer Outpost.
			The outpost was new... unfinished.
			You... our mother and father were
			not going to stay long. It was
			decided that I did not need to
			go. I was left with our father's
			friend, Lorgh, until you returned.
				(beat)
			You never did.

					WORF
			The Starfleet officer that rescued
			me was told by the Klingon High
			Command that I had no living
			relatives.

					KURN
			They assumed I was killed with
			the family at Khitomer.

	Moving to Worf...

					KURN
			Lorgh had no sons. He took me
			into his family. It was not until
			I had reached the Age of Ascension
			that I was told the truth.

					WORF
			So you asked to serve aboard the
			Enterprise... to watch me.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     18.

13   CONTINUED:

					KURN
			It was an excellent opportunity
			to find out what kind of Klingon
			you were... or if you were
			Klingon at all.

					WORF
			Your deception offends me,
			brother.

					KURN
				(pleased)
			It should. But it was required.

					WORF
			To satisfy your curiosity.

					KURN
			No. Much more. You are the
			eldest son. The challenge is
			yours to make.

					WORF
			Challenge... ?

					KURN
			The Klingon High Council has
			judged our father a traitor to
			the empire.

	On Worf's reaction...

14   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Worf. Picard has just learned the news,
	reacts with concern.

					PICARD
			What are the allegations, Worf?

					WORF
			My father is accused of aiding
			and abetting the Romulan attack
			on the Khitomer outpost.

					PICARD
			The attack in which he himself
			was killed... ?

					WORF
			It is a lie.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     19.

14   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			But why now... after twenty years?

					WORF
			I do not know, Captain. I will
			hear the evidence when I arrive.
			The charge has been made by Duras,
			the son of my father's greatest
			rival.
				(beat)
			Our family name will be disgraced
			for seven generations. It is my
			responsibility to clear his name
			or answer for his crimes.

					PICARD
			Answer for them?

					WORF
			The family of a Klingon warrior
			is responsible for his actions
			and he is responsible for theirs.
			If I fail in my challenge, I will
			be executed.
				(beat)
			Will you grant my leave, Captain?

	A long beat as Picard mulls this with great concern.
	Then...

					PICARD
			No.

	Worf reacts.

					PICARD
			If I understand correctly, a
			Starfleet officer, a respected
			member of my crew could stand
			accused of a capital crime. Your
			actions in this matter reflect
			on this ship and the Federation.
				(beat, personal)
			Therefore, it seems only
			appropriate for your captain to
			be at your side as you make your
			challenge, Lieutenant. I'm sure
			you would do no less for me.

	On Worf's reaction...

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     20.

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Kurn, Riker, Troi in Command. Data, and Wes at their
	stations. Picard and Worf ENTER from Ready Room.

					PICARD
			Commander Kurn...

					KURN
			Sir.

					PICARD
			We are changing course. Set
			coordinates for the First City
			of the Klingon Imperial Empire.

	Kurn reacts with surprise. He had not expected the
	Enterprise itself to change course. Kurn looks over
	at Worf and we can see respect forming in their
	relationship.

					KURN
			Mister Crusher...

					WES
				(instantly)
			Sir!

					KURN
			Lay in a course for the Klingon
			System. Bearing one-four-five
			by two-four-oh...

					WES
				(overlapping Kurn)
			Ready sir!

	Kurn is pleased. Quite calmly --

					KURN
			Execute.

16   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship makes a sweeping turn and accelerates to warp
	speed.

17   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Worf is seated by the forward windows, lost in thought.
	Kurn ENTERS, sees Worf and then goes over to him.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT TWO  21.

17   CONTINUED:

					KURN
			We arrive within the hour.

					WORF
			Yes.

					KURN
			The Council will receive you at
			high sun in the Great Hall of--

					WORF
			I know the procedures of the
			challenge.

	Kurn nods. He's beginning to look at Worf in a
	different way... as his older brother rather than as
	a Klingon in a Starfleet uniform.

					KURN
			You'll need a cha'DIch to defend
			you. While you are accused, you
			will not be allowed combat.

	Pause a beat as Kurn decides to take the next step.

					KURN
			I would be honored if you chose
			me.

	Worf looks at Kurn and can see that his brother's
	opinion of him has started to change. Worf himself
	is starting to think of this as their fight rather than
	just his.

					WORF
				(formally)
			I ask you to stand with me...
			to be my cha'DIch.

					KURN
			jIlajneS. ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj.
			(I accept. May your enemies run
			with fear.) The two sons of Mogh
			-- together, we shall restore the
			family honor.

					WORF
			No. For the proceeding, you will
			not reveal your true father.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT TWO  22.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					KURN
				(reacts)
			I must...

					WORF
				(firm)
			You will not.

					KURN
				(understands)
			Because it would mean my death
			as well if you fail. A Klingon's
			honor means more than his life.
			Perhaps your human values cloud
			your judgment. I insist...

					WORF
			On this ship, you are my
			commander. And I obey. In the
			council chamber, you are my
			cha'DIch. You do not insist.
			You obey.

	And now the reversal of roles is complete.

					KURN
				(with due respect)
			Yes, brother.

18   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND KLINGON HOME WORLD
	(OPTICAL)

	The ship enters orbit. The planet has a single large
	land mass, and the world is dominated by a vast ocean.
	The tilt of the planet's axis has created wild seasonal
	changes and the atmosphere should appear turbulent and
	showing extremes of both warm and frigid weather on
	the planet.

19   EXT. THE FIRST CITY (MATTE SHOT)

	A large, sprawling city that was once an enormous
	fortress. The architecture should reflect a soldier's
	sensibilities for ease of defense and Spartan
	decoration. The city is dominated by the Great Hall.

									CUT TO:

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT TWO  23.

20   INT. ANTE ROOM (OPTICAL)

	A spare, simple room adjacent to the Great Hall, which
	can be entered through an ornate door. There is a
	table, chairs and a few decorations. It is basically a
	waiting room for the Great Hall. Picard, Troi, Riker,
	Worf, and Kurn BEAM IN.

	Taking in their surroundings --

					RIKER
				(quietly to Picard)
			There was a time... when just
			standing here would have been a
			death sentence for us.

					WORF
			Captain, I am honored that you...
			Commander Riker... Counselor
			Troi... have chosen to accompany
			me. Your presence will surely
			impress the council.

					PICARD
			We're here as long as you need
			us, Worf.

					WORF
			Once I make the challenge, I
			assume the sins of my father.
			I will be in disgrace until his
			innocence is proven. I would
			request that you not remain for
			the entire proceeding.

					TROI
			You will never be a disgrace to
			us, Worf.

					KURN
			It is a matter of personal honor
			to my brother.

					PICARD
			I understand.
				(to Kurn)
			You will advise us when it is
			appropriate to depart.

					WORF
				(somber)
			It will be clear.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     24.

20   CONTINUED:

	He moves toward door and they follow him to...

21   INT. GREAT HALL

	Worf, Kurn, Picard, Troi, Riker, ENTER. The hall is a
	parliament/supreme court/public square. One end of the
	room is dominated by a raised dais with chairs for the
	High Council. There is a large, open floor area and
	the floor itself is emblazoned with the triangular
	Klingon insignia. There should be small partitions
	to suggest that the room is used for a variety of
	functions. Several KLINGON SUPERNUMERARIES are
	present. There is a general buzz of noise which builds
	as our characters enter the hall. The COUNCIL MEMBERS,
	including K'MPEC and DURAS ENTER the Hall and take
	their seats at the dais. The council members are
	mostly older Klingons, with one or two young upstarts.

	Worf and Kurn lead the way to the center of the room.
	Worf stands squarely in the center of the insignia on
	the floor, Kurn at his side, the others behind them.
	The crowd moves back and stands at the edges of the
	insignia. A hushed silence falls over the hall.
	People glare at Worf and the others from the
	Enterprise. Worf faces the council squarely.

					WORF
			I am Worf, son of Mogh. I have
			come to challenge the lies that
			have been spoken of my father.

	A buzz goes around the room as we...

22   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE    25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

22A  EXT. KLINGON FIRST CITY - MATTE SHOT - DAY

23   INT. GREAT HALL

	As before. Worf still facing the council. K'mpec now
	stands and addresses Worf.

					K'MPEC
			Worf, son of Mogh, you have
			challenged the judgment of the
			council. Are you prepared to
			answer for this if you fail?

					WORF
			With my life, K'mpec.

	K'mpec now turns his attention to Kurn.

					K'MPEC
			Why do you come before us,
			Commander?

					KURN
			I am Kurn, son of... Lorgh. I
			will stand by Worf's side. I am
			cha'DIch.

	K'mpec nods to a GUARD, who steps forward and hands
	Kurn a ceremonial scabbard and short sword which Kurn
	will wear from now on. Duras stands and walks down
	to Worf and Kurn. His attitude is hostile.

					DURAS
				(to Worf)
			You claim a birthright you have
			forsaken.

					WORF
			I have not forsaken my heritage.
			I am Klingon. My heart is of this
			world... my blood is as yours.

					DURAS
			Yet you come to us wearing a
			child's uniform...
				(looks at Picard)
			And you bring outsiders to our
			hall.

    STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE    26.

23   CONTINUED:

	Picard steps forward.

					PICARD
			I am here at my own request.
				(moving forward, to
				 council)
			I am Captain Picard of the
			Enterprise. I extend greetings
			on behalf of the Federation.

					DURAS
			Your words have no meaning here.

	K'mpec raises a hand, silencing Duras, and waits for
	Picard to continue.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf has served under
			my command with distinction. He
			has earned my admiration and my
			respect. It is my greatest wish
			that this council in its wisdom
			will clear his family name and
			return him to duty.

					K'MPEC
				(nods with satisfaction)
			The trust of a commanding officer
			is admirable... the council has
			noted it.

	Picard glances at Worf, then moves off to the side with
	Troi and Riker. That done, K'mpec turns his attention
	back to Worf.

					K'MPEC
			Speak the accusation.

	Duras moves forward again.

					DURAS
				(to council)
			For many turns, the truth about
			Khitomer has lain dormant...
			unknown. Now the truth is
			revealed. The traitor, Mogh, sent
			the defense access code to the
			Romulan patrol ships and allowed
			them to destroy the outpost.
					(MORE)

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 27.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					DURAS (Cont'd)
				(to crowd)
			Thousands died on Khitomer... my
			father died on Khitomer. Their
			deaths must be avenged!

	The crowd grumbles for a moment.

23A  OMITTED

23B  ANGLE ON DURAS AND WORF

					DURAS
				(steps close to Worf)
			Your father was a traitor! By
			posing this challenge, you are
			a traitor!

	Duras slaps Worf hard.

23C  PICARD, RIKER, TROI

	react.

23D  ANGLE ON DURAS AND WORF

	Duras grabs the sash on Worf's chest.

					DURAS
			You will not wear the emblems of
			our people!

	Duras rips the sash from Worf as the crowd look on.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 28.

24   PICARD - CLOSEUP (OPTICAL)

	His eyes deeply troubled for his officer... knows it
	is time to leave.

					PICARD
				(activates com badge)
			Picard to Enterprise. Three to
			beam up.

	The away team BEAMS OUT.

25   OMITTED

26   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, and Troi ENTER from turbolift.

					PICARD
				(quietly)
			Mister Data... I want you to find
			out everything you can about the
			destruction of the Khitomer
			outpost. Cross reference with
			Romulan tactics and strategic
			information on the region.
			Request access to the Klingon
			central information net.
				(on the move to Ready
				 Room)
			Computer. Presentation overview
			of Klingon custom and law
			pertaining to familial
			accountability.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Acknowledged.

					PICARD
			In my Ready Room.

	Picard heads toward his Ready Room, and Data moves to
	one of the Aft Science Stations.

									CUT TO:

27   INT. GREAT HALL

	As before. Duras and Worf still face each other in
	the Hall. Worf's sash lies on the ground in tatters.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 29.

27   CONTINUED:

					DURAS
			You are a fool. Your challenge
			will only result in a fool's
			death.

					WORF
				(coolly)
			It is a good day to die, Duras...
			and the day is not yet over.

	Duras returns to his place, and K'mpec stands.

					K'MPEC
			The council stands in recess.
			We will return for the mek'ba,
			when the evidence will be
			presented. Qapla' (Success! --
			a traditional Klingon parting)

	The crowd begins to break up and the council adjourns.
	Duras and Worf scowl at each other, but they move off
	in different directions.

28   ON WORF AND KURN

	They move off to one side of the hall where they can
	plan their strategy, but before they can speak, K'mpec
	approaches them. Worf and Kurn straighten up at the
	sight of him.

					K'MPEC
				(to Worf)
			I would speak with you alone.

	A glance passes between Worf and Kurn, but one does
	not turn down such a request by a member of the
	council. Kurn bows his head briefly and moves a few
	feet away to give them privacy.

29   ON WORF AND K'MPEC

	as they move into a small cul de sac in the hall.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 30.

30   ON KURN

	he is watching for any move against him or Worf. A
	KLINGON WOMAN CLERK is routinely distributing PADDs
	to members of the council... laying them on desks, etc.
	As she comes to Kurn, she puts it on his desk and gives
	him a special look that points him toward the PADD,
	then moves off. He discovers a note underneath it...
	He reads it... glances at Worf... then heads out of
	the hall.

31   ON WORF AND K'MPEC

	As before.

					K'MPEC
			You should not have brought the
			challenge... there was no risk
			to you... what does it matter... ?

					WORF
				(not understanding)
			I am Klingon...

					K'MPEC
			Of that I have no question. But
			your life in the Federation would
			not be affected by this judgment.

					WORF
			My father...

					K'MPEC
			Is dead. He died long ago.
				(beat)
			I knew your father, served with
			him... this is not the way I
			wanted to remember him. But we
			must let the past be and protect
			what we have now.

	Worf gives him an enigmatic look.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 31.

31   CONTINUED:

					K'MPEC
			If you leave before the mek'ba...
			no shame will fall on you. Return
			to your ship... go back to your
			life. The challenge will be
			forgotten.

					WORF
			Why would you ask me to lay aside
			the honor of my father... my
			family... Are these the words
			of the council... ?

	K'mpec considers Worf. He is angry, but there is a
	trace of sadness in his voice.

					K'MPEC
				(draws himself up)
			I will not be questioned by you!
			Leave now or you too will be
			condemned as a traitor.

	K'mpec leaves. Worf reacts, wonders what the hell that
	was about...

									CUT TO:

32
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36

36A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 40)

	Data and Riker are at one of the Aft Science Stations
	looking at INFORMATION scrolling across one of the
	screens. Geordi stands nearby, watching their work
	with curiosity.

					DATA
			The Klingon council is refusing
			to allow us access to their
			information net, Commander.

	Riker lets out a breath in irritation.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 32.

36A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			On what basis?

					DATA
			Orders of a member of the council.

					RIKER
			Duras...

36B  ANGLE - GEORDI

	overhears... begins to get an idea and moves quietly
	over to another station to begin work.

36C  BACK TO DATA AND RIKER

					RIKER
			What Federation starship was
			closest to Khitomer at the time
			of the attack?

					DATA
			The USS Intrepid, sir. They
			were the first ship on the scene.

					RIKER
			Contact Starfleet, request all logs
			of the Intrepid...
				(to Com)
			Riker to Doctor Crusher.

					BEVERLY
			Crusher here...

					RIKER
			Doctor, I want you to look over
			the medical records of all rescue
			vessels that responded to the
			Khitomer massacre... see if there
			is any information on the aftermath
			that could help us.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 33.

36C  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Understood.

					GEORDI
			Uh, Commander, could I see you
			a moment...

	Riker moves to Geordi's station...

					GEORDI
				(lying)
			I was just making a few routine
			entries... and somehow, by
			accident, I just happened to...
			access the Klingon information
			net.

	Data and Riker react.

					DATA
			How could you obtain access
			without the proper authorization
			codes?

					RIKER
			I don't think we want to know,
			Data.

	As he exchanges a glance with Geordi, they begin
	investigation of the files.

									CUT TO:

37   INT. PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL

	Kurn is waiting... after a few seconds, Duras
	approaches him in the tunnel. Kurn prepares for an
	attack.

					KURN
			I should have known... come then
			Duras. Worf was right... it is
			a good day to die.

					DURAS
			That time has not yet come.
				(beat, then
				 conspiratorially)
			It does not have to come for many
			turns. I know who you are,
			Kurn... son of Mogh.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT THREE 34.

37   CONTINUED:

					KURN
				(taken off-guard)
			What?

					DURAS
			A strange decision to serve as
			his cha'DIch. I was curious to
			know why. Nothing can be hidden
			from me, Kurn.
				(beat)
			It was a wise choice to hide your
			family name -- do not err by
			embracing it again... for you only
			embrace death.

					KURN
			We will see.

					DURAS
			Worf has made his choice and he
			will die for it. But you are
			still safe. Let him stand alone.
			He is no longer your brother...
			he is not one of us. I promise
			you no one will learn of your
			family line. You'll have your
			rank... maybe even a command of
			your own.

					KURN
			He is my brother. I will not
			betray him!

	We can see the rage boil up in Duras, but he just
	manages to keep control of it.

					DURAS
			Then you will die for him.

	Duras turns quickly and leaves. Kurn watches him go...
	looks around the empty tunnel and is about to leave
	when TWO KLINGON ASSASSINS suddenly attack him from
	behind. Kurn is caught off guard, but he manages to
	shake off the first attack.

	The assassins are wielding vicious-looking, yet ornate
	weapons.

	Kurn pulls his own knife and tries to keep them at
	bay... the fight is brutal and no quarter will be given
	by either side.

    STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE    35.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

	Kurn manages to disable one of the assassins, but the
	other slips under his guard and drives the weapon deep
	into Kurn's side.

	Kurn falls to the ground. The assassin twists the
	weapon viciously and then takes his companion and
	flees. Kurn is seriously injured and passes out.
	Linger on his prone form...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  36.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is cruising in orbit.

39   INT. SICKBAY

	Kurn is lying on the operating table, post op. A
	MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARY is checking on him using the
	surgical clamshell. Beverly moves to Worf nearby.
	Worf's spirits are beginning to sag.

					BEVERLY
			What kind of vicious weapon makes
			a wound like that... ?

					WORF
			A kut'luch... the ceremonial
			weapon of an assassin.

					BEVERLY
			Fortunately, his metabolic
			recovery is phenomenal... he'll
			be all right...

					WORF
			It does not matter. We should
			have let him die.

	Beverly reacts with shock, but Worf ignores her look.

					WORF
			Now that Duras knows his
			bloodline, we will both be
			executed.

					BEVERLY
			You sound like you've already
			lost, Worf.

	Worf just looks at her, that's how he feels, and EXITS.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Data, Riker and Geordi are still looking through the
	Klingon computer files at two science stations. Data
	calls Riker to join him...

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  37.

40   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Commander, I have discovered the
			basis of the charges against
			Worf's father.

	They move to look over his shoulder...

					DATA
			Apparently the Klingons recently
			captured a Romulan ship with logs
			that provided new information on
			the Khitomer attack. They clearly
			indicate a transmission from the
			outpost to the Romulans moments
			before the shields dropped.

					GEORDI
			From Worf's father?

					DATA
				(calling something up)
			It does correspond to Mogh's
			personal security code.

	Riker and Geordi frown.

					RIKER
			How can we be sure these records
			haven't been falsified?

					GEORDI
			We can cross check them against
			the Intrepid's sensor logs...

					DATA
				(operating controls)
			I will try... but the Intrepid
			was at the edge of sensor range
			during the attack and we cannot
			be sure if the scans are complete.

	Data works the console and the screen shows the
	resulting information.

					GEORDI
			Looks like a pretty good match-up,
			Data...

									INTERCUT:

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/10/90 - ACT FOUR 38.

40A  THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	shows a split screen of parallel lines scrolling with
	various coded signals displayed (Okudagrams). Both
	sides match exactly.

					DATA
			Both the Intrepid and Romulan
			logs show a series of distress
			signals from Khitomer...

	When gaps appear on the left split screen...

					RIKER
			What happens here...

					GEORDI
			Gaps in the Intrepid logs, missing
			information because of the
			range...

	Data pauses the scroll.

					DATA
			This is where Mogh's alleged
			transmission should be.

					RIKER
				(frowns)
			Right in the middle of a gap.

					GEORDI
			Wait a second, Data. Back up.

	Geordi leans in and presses a few panels...

					GEORDI
			Look at this... just before the
			Intrepid gap begins, the timebase
			of both files are in perfect
			sync... but look at the signals
			just after the shields dropped.

	Now on the monitor, the split screens clearly don't
	match.

					DATA
			They are no longer synchronous.

					GEORDI
			Commander, somebody's been
			rewriting history.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  39.

40A  CONTINUED:

	Off Riker's reaction......

41
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44

45   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Worf. Picard is quite animated.

					PICARD
			I will not pretend to fully
			understand the nuances of your
			world's law or culture, Mister
			Worf. But I do understand when
			somebody is trying to hide
			something...

					WORF
				(considering this)
			K'mpec urged me to drop my
			challenge, abandon my family
			honor... it was impossible to
			believe I was hearing a Klingon
			speak...

					PICARD
			Obviously, they did not expect
			and never wanted this challenge...
			you're getting close to something,
			Lieutenant... something they care
			a great deal about protecting...

					WORF
			If it is true, it is not just
			Duras but the High Council itself
			that is my enemy.
				(beat)
			Captain, I must choose a new
			cha'DIch. I would like your
			permission to ask a member of the
			crew.

					PICARD
			Of course, Lieutenant. Ask
			whomever you wish.

	Worf hesitates, not sure what Picard's reaction will
	be. Picard waits for him to go on.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 39A.

45   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sir, I would ask that you stand
			with me.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  40.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard reacts, very surprised.

					WORF
				(quickly)
			You may refuse... with no
			dishonor.

					PICARD
			I appreciate the gesture,
			Lieutenant. But I know there are
			stronger, younger men from which
			to choose...

	This is a difficult moment for Worf. He must actually
	voice some of his inner feelings and motivations, and
	it doesn't come easily.

					WORF
			A Klingon warrior knows that brute
			strength is not the most important
			asset in a fight. I have served
			under you in many conflicts...
			and know you to be a shrewd and
			forceful opponent. I can think
			of no one I would rather have at
			my side.

	Picard is moved by this expression of admiration by
	his officer. There is a brief pause. Picard walks
	over to Worf, looks him in the eye.

					PICARD
				(perfectly pronounced)
			jIlajneS. ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj.
			I accept.

	Worf straightens up and his face again hardens with
	determination.

46   INT. GREAT HALL

	Duras is standing in a cul de sac, talking with the
	two assassins seen earlier.

47   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The council ENTERS and sits in session. Picard and
	Worf BEAM IN.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  41.

47   CONTINUED:

	Duras reacts to them and moves away from the
	assassins. Worf moves forward to address the council
	and Duras.

					WORF
				(to Hall)
			My challenge will proceed. No
			threat, no treachery will stop
			it.
				(to Duras)
			Not even a trap for my cha'DIch
			set by a coward.

	Duras boils over and moves forward.

					K'MPEC
				(warning)
			Duras...

					DURAS
			I will not listen to this filth
			from the son of a traitor...

	Picard moves quickly in front of Worf in a defensive
	move and Duras is brought up short by this unexpected
	action. Duras is dumbfounded, and unsure just what the
	hell Picard thinks he's doing.

					DURAS
			Keep your place, Picard!

					PICARD
			This is my place.

					WORF
			He is now my cha'DIch.

	The crowd REACTS to this news. Duras is outraged.

					DURAS
				(to K'mpec)
			No! This cannot be allowed.
				(to Picard)
			This is not your world, human.
			You do not command here.

					PICARD
			I am not here to command.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 41A.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					DURAS
			Then you must be ready to fight...
			something that Starfleet doesn't
			teach you.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT FOUR  42.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard confronts Duras directly. He's not taking any
	crap from this guy. Picard's voice is low and deadly.

					PICARD
			You may test that assumption...
			at your convenience.

	Duras's eyes narrow and they stand toe to toe for a
	few seconds before K'mpec intervenes.

					K'MPEC
			The cha'DIch is accepted.

					DURAS
			No!

	Duras has stepped over the line and K'mpec's tone calls
	him on it.

					K'MPEC
			You challenge my authority?

	Duras looks chastened at K'mpec, backs down. Picard
	gives Worf a look: "How was that?" Worf nods his head
	in approval. K'mpec motions to the guard, who then
	brings over a ceremonial scabbard and sword identical
	to the one that was given to Kurn.

					K'MPEC
			Mek'ba will begin.

48
thru	OMITTED
49

50   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Data, Wesley, Geordi... Beverly ENTERS...

					BEVERLY
			I've got something...

	She moves to a science station, sits at a position...
	calling up a file... Riker joins her...

					BEVERLY
			Worf was not the only survivor
			of the Khitomer massacre.

					RIKER
			Another child?

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  43.

50   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			No. A Klingon woman was found
			with Worf.

	The file is on the screen.

					RIKER
			Kahlest... who was she?

					BEVERLY
			I don't know. Just says here she
			had severe injuries...
			transferred to Starbase twenty-four
			for treatment. That's when
			she was separated from Worf.
			After she recovered, she returned
			home.

					RIKER
			We've got to find her if she's
			still alive. Data, scan the
			Klingon central net... see if
			there's any record of her...

	As Data goes to work...

51
thru	OMITTED
52

53   INT. GREAT HALL

	Duras is at the apex of the insignia on the floor,
	addressing the entire hall. There is much noise and
	frequent interruptions by angry reactions.

					DURAS
			... The Romulans lowered the
			outpost shields themselves. They
			were given the defense access
			code! The records clearly show
			the Romulan patrol ships receiving
			a personal transmission from Mogh
			just before they lowered the
			outpost shields. Mogh betrayed
			us. Four thousand Klingons died
			on Khitomer... and only the son
			of Mogh survived.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/10/90 - ACT FOUR 44.

53A  OMITTED

53B  ON PICARD

	His com badge BEEPS.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker to Captain Picard.

					PICARD
				(hits com badge)
			Stand by.

	Picard moves over to a cul de sac in the Hall. Duras
	continues his presentation in the b.g.

					DURAS
			The Khitomer commander noted in
			his log that Mogh had been acting
			suspiciously... that he was often
			away from his post for long
			periods of time. The commander
			found that Mogh was sending coded
			neutrino pulses to a sector within
			Romulan territory. A formal charge
			would have been made, but Mogh
			betrayed them and thousands were
			killed.

	Over the above --

					PICARD
				(sotto voce)
			Go ahead, Number One.

									INTERCUT:

54   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker standing near science station.

					RIKER
			We've located another survivor
			of the Khitomer massacre,
			Captain... a woman who was found
			with Worf. Her name is Kahlest...
			she resides in the Old Quarter
			of the First City.

					PICARD
			Well done. Picard out.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR     44A.

54A  NEW ANGLE

	including Worf and the council. Duras is still going
	through his evidence.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR      45.

54A  CONTINUED:

					DURAS
			... another witness has testified
			that Mogh often spoke of his
			admiration for the Romulans...
			Their culture... their women.

	Jeers from the crowd.

					PICARD
			K'mpec.

	K'mpec nods to Picard.

					PICARD
			May we have a... short recess?

					K'MPEC
				(nods)
			Len'mat. (recess)

	Picard and Worf move off to one side.

					PICARD
			Have you heard of a woman named
			Kahlest?

					WORF
			She was my ghojmoK... my nurse.

					PICARD
			Then it's possible she was an
			eyewitness to your father's
			activities at Khitomer...

					WORF
			But she died in the attack---

					PICARD
			She survived. She's living in
			the Old Quarter. I'm going to
			find her.

					WORF
			It is too dangerous. You cannot
			go alone.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT FOUR      46.

54A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I am your cha'DIch.

	Worf knows he's right and nods in agreement. Picard
	EXITS.

55   ANGLE ON DURAS

	who is watching Worf and Picard from a hidden vantage.
	The two assassins stand behind Duras. As Duras leans
	over and whispers to the two assassins...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT FIVE        47.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

56   EXT OLD CITY STREET

	A narrow, gloomy street in the oldest section of the
	capital city. A hooded figure in a cape moves down
	the street. The figure stops in front of a simple
	door, above which is a unique symbol (possibly a bigger
	representation of the emblem worn on Worf's sash?).

56A  ON PICARD

	as he moves the hood enough so we can see him. He
	looks around and then sounds the door CHIME. After a
	few seconds, the door slides aside and Picard goes in.

									CUT TO:

57   INT. KLINGON HOME

	Picard ENTERS from the street. The home is small, yet
	comfortable. The furnishings should be in contrast
	to the martial decor of the rest of the planet... this
	is the home of an old woman with no need to proclaim
	power or strength. Picard looks around for a few
	seconds, lets his eyes adjust to the dimmer light.

					PICARD
			Kahlest?

	KAHLEST moves in the shadows. She does not step into
	the light yet, but answers from the safety of the
	darkness.

					KAHLEST
			What do you want?

					PICARD
				(toward direction of
				 voice)
			Your help.

					KAHLEST
			No.

	Kahlest moves out of the shadows and we can see that
	she is quite old by Klingon standards. She barely
	looks at Picard as they talk.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      48.

57   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You don't even know what I want.

					KAHLEST
			You are cha'Dich. I know.

					PICARD
			Then you know that Worf's life
			is at stake.

					KAHLEST
			I cannot help. I am dead.
				(a whisper)
			A long time dead.

					PICARD
			Were you with Worf's father just
			before the attack on Khitomer?

	The the mention of Khitomer, Kahlest moves away from
	Picard and her face becomes even more tired and
	haggard. Her eyes are haunted.

					KAHLEST
				(vehemently)
			I am dead!
				(beat)
			My... life ended on Khitomer.
			I served a proud family... a
			strong house. All that is gone.

					PICARD
			Worf is not gone, Kahlest. The
			family you served needs you again.

					KAHLEST
			I cannot help.

					PICARD
				(quietly)
			Was his father a traitor?

					KAHLEST
				(defensively)
			No!
				(proudly)
			Mogh was loyal... to the emperor.
			Mogh suspected someone of plotting
			with the Romulans and followed
			them to Khitomer.

	Hope rising --

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      49.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Who? Who was the traitor?

					KAHLEST
			I do not know.

	Disappointment. A beat. Thinking...

					PICARD
			We know a signal was sent to the
			Romulans just before the attack...
			if you were with Mogh and his
			family...

					KAHLEST
			I was not. I was with Worf only.

					PICARD
				(sighs, concluding)
			Then, there is no way to prove
			Mogh's innocence, and Worf will
			die as the son of a traitor.

					KAHLEST
			You must leave, cha'DIch. I am
			dead.

	Picard cannot think of anything else, EXITS.

58   EXT. OLD CITY STREET

	Picard has left the house and is heading back up the
	street when the two assassins suddenly burst out of
	a recess in the wall and attack Picard. They are
	wielding the same ornate weapons seen earlier.

	Picard is not the easy mark they had taken him for,
	however. The captain is able to move out of the way
	before they can land a blow on him. He brings Assassin
	#1 to the ground by whipping off his cape and throwing
	it with a flourish in Assassin #1's face.

	Assassin #2 lunges forward with his weapon, but Picard
	has now pulled his own ceremonial sword and parries the
	thrust. Assassin #2 makes a hard thrust. Picard grabs
	the Klingon's hand and falls backward, yanking the
	Klingon off balance and bringing them both down.
	Picard holds his own sword steady and the Klingon falls
	directly on the point as he falls on top of Picard.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/15/90 - ACT FIVE     50.

58   CONTINUED:

	Assassin #1 is back on his feet and prepares to kill
	Picard as he's trapped under the fallen Klingon...
	when he suddenly grimaces in pain... as he falls we can
	see a knife sticking out of his back.

59   ON KAHLEST

	standing in her doorway watching.

60   NEW ANGLE

	including Picard and the Klingons. The first assassin
	is lying on the ground with knife that Kahlest had
	thrown sticking out of his back. Picard gets up and
	rubs his shoulder.

					PICARD
			My appreciation, madam.

					KAHLEST
			You are brave, cha'DIch. Worf
			chose well. Lessons hold.

	She starts to return inside. Picard gets an idea.

					PICARD
			Kahlest, would they know who you
			are? Would they recognize you?

	She pauses.

					KAHLEST
			K'mpec would remember Kahlest.
			I caught his eye back then. I
			had many suitors once. He wanted
			seloh (sex) with me. He was too
			fat.

					PICARD
			Then, come back with me. They
			do not know how much you know.
			Perhaps it will shake loose the
			truth.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/15/90 - ACT FIVE     51.

60   CONTINUED:

	Kahlest considers a beat... nods.

					KAHLEST
			I will come.

	As Picard begins to hope again... they move past the
	fallen Klingons and...

61   INT. GREAT HALL

	As before. Duras is finishing his presentation of
	evidence.

					DURAS
			The mek'ba is complete. The
			evidence is clear. I ask that the
			judgment stand... and that Worf be
			condemned as the son of a traitor
			to the Empire.

	The crowd growls in agreement. Worf shows no reaction.

					K'MPEC
			Worf, son of Mogh...

	K'mpec trails off as he notices something happening in
	the hall.

62   NEW ANGLE

	Someone is making their way through the crowd to the
	Council... Picard and Kahlest finally step forward.
	Worf reacts to the sight of the woman from his
	childhood.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      52.

62   CONTINUED:

					K'MPEC
			tam (Be quiet!)

	The crowd settles down and Picard and Kahlest move onto
	the insignia with Worf. K'mpec and Kahlest clearly
	know each other. Duras looks at K'mpec -- what the
	hell is this? K'mpec knows he has a problem.

					PICARD
			The mek'ba is not complete. I
			bring an eyewitness to the
			Khitomer massacre... with new
			evidence, K'mpec.

	K'mpec struggles a beat with how to handle this...

					KAHLEST
			Mogh was innocent.

	There is no way K'mpec is going to let her continue.
	He gruffly calls a recess.

					K'MPEC
			Len'mat.

	The crowd begins to buzz with confusion. The council
	breaks up and K'mpec indicates that Picard, Worf and
	Kahlest should follow him. Duras goes with them toward
	a side door.

63   INT. K'MPEC'S CHAMBERS

	A small, private room with a few decorations and
	furnishings. It is the Klingon version of a judge's
	chambers. K'mpec, Duras, Picard, Worf, and Kahlest
	ENTER.

					DURAS
			What is it you think you know,
			old woman?

					PICARD
				(to Kahlest)
			Do not answer.
				(to K'mpec)
			Rules of the mek'ba require that
			her evidence be presented in open
			council.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE     52A.

63   CONTINUED:

					DURAS
				(to Kahlest)
			You will die before giving
			evidence.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/15/90 - ACT FIVE     53.

63   CONTINUED: (2)

					KAHLEST
				(to K'mpec)
			You stand there while this patahk
			threatens an old woman?

	K'mpec realizes that things have gone too far and there
	is no alternative.

					K'MPEC
				(to Duras)
			Be silent, Duras. Would you kill
			old women to cover your dishonor?

	And Duras backs away... and Picard realizes he has the
	lead he needs. Pulling the string...

					PICARD
			Yes, Duras, it is your dishonor
			we are protecting here, isn't it?

					DURAS
			I have no reluctance to kill you,
			human.

					PICARD
			Are you prepared to hear her
			evidence in open council, Duras?

	Duras glares at K'mpec... who hates all of this.

					K'MPEC
			Obviously, we are not. Kahlest,
			you will go now.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE     53A.

63   CONTINUED: (3)

	She acknowledges... at the door --

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      54.

63   CONTINUED: (4)

					K'MPEC
			It is good to see you again.

					KAHLEST
			You are still fat, K'mpec.

	And with a brief twinkle in her for Picard, she EXITS.
	K'mpec regards Worf with regret. Shakes his head.

					K'MPEC
			I asked you to leave, to let this
			judgment go unanswered... but
			you did not hear my words, and
			now it has come to this.

					WORF
			Why did you judge my father guilty
			when you knew he was not?

					K'MPEC
				(apologetic)
			Someone had to be blamed. The
			warriors who captured the Romulan
			ship had learned of the treachery.
			But only the council knew whose
			security code had been
			transmitted. Ja'rod, father of
			Duras.

					WORF
				(indicates Duras)
			This Ha'DIbaH (animal) should have
			been fed to the dogs!

					K'MPEC
			His family is powerful. If the
			truth were known, it would shatter
			the council... almost certainly
			plunge us into civil war.
				(looks at Worf)
			You were in Starfleet... we did
			not expect you to challenge the
			judgment. Nor did we know that
			there was another son of Mogh.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/15/90 - ACT FIVE     55.

63   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			Worf's challenge is successful.
			His family honor must be restored,
			K'mpec.

					K'MPEC
				(regret)
			You don't understand. His
			challenge was defeated before he
			ever made it. You will not be
			allowed to present this evidence.
			The judgment will stand and you
			will be condemned... as will your
			brother.

					PICARD
			You admit the truth and still
			expect him to accept punishment.
			What does this say of an empire
			that holds honor so dear?

					K'MPEC
			The empire will not be destroyed
			for one family's honor.

					PICARD
			This is unacceptable, K'mpec.

					DURAS
			You have no say in this, cha'DIch!

					PICARD
			I speak now as the captain of
			the USS Enterprise and
			Lieutenant Worf's commanding
			officer. You will not execute
			a member of my crew, sir. Nor
			will I turn his brother over to
			you.

					K'MPEC
			You risk much. This is not the
			Federation, Picard. If you defy
			the orders of the High Council
			in an affair of the empire, the
			alliance with the Federation
			could fall to dust.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      56.

63   CONTINUED: (6)

					PICARD
			The alliance with the Federation
			is not based on lies! Protect
			your secrets if you must, but do
			not sacrifice these men.

					DURAS
			A true Klingon will not run from
			his judgment, Captain. No matter
			what you would have them do.

					K'MPEC
			What will you do with Kurn? Make
			him a Starfleet officer? He is
			a Klingon. When his tour aboard
			your ship is complete he will have
			no place to go. He would rather
			die.

					WORF
			I will die for the empire.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant...

	Worf gives him a hard look --

					WORF
			The cha'DIch will be silent.

	Picard blinks, shuts up.

					WORF
			Allow my brother to return to his
			life. Only you need know his
			true bloodline.

					DURAS
			Not acceptable. His honor would
			demand revenge. He is too
			dangerous.

					WORF
			If you allow him to live, I will
			give you something that will
			serve your purpose far more than
			my death. I will accept...
			discommendation.

	K'mpec and Duras exchange a glance -- this is pretty
	good for them.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      57.

63   CONTINUED: (7)

					DURAS
			You would do this in open council?

	Worf acknowledges.

					K'MPEC
			It would be the same as admitting
			your father's guilt, Worf.

					WORF
			So be it.

					K'MPEC
				(with respect)
			Your heart is Klingon. It will
			be done.
				(to others)
			What has been said here will never
			be spoken of again.

	Worf steps to Duras... one last thing to do.

					WORF
			You... are the son of a traitor.

	And he slaps Duras just as hard as Duras hit him
	earlier. Duras burns with the shame of it.

					WORF
			I am ready.

64   INT. GREAT HALL (OPTICAL)

	Picard is waiting off to one side for something. The
	transporter EFFECT begins and Kurn beams in along with
	a MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARY who is helping him. Kurn is
	recovering from his injuries, but is still a little
	unsteady on his feet.

					KURN
				(to supernumerary)
			Enough! I will stand alone in
			the hall.

	Picard nods to the ensign and Kurn steps forward on his
	own. He and Picard move slowly toward the other end
	of the hall.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      58.

64   CONTINUED:

					KURN
			Why is he doing this? I was ready
			to die.

					PICARD
			Worf wants you to live... the name
			of your father must someday be
			cleared. He needs you alive...
			with your honor intact.

					KURN
			But to do this...

					PICARD
			There will be another day,
			Commander. Do not forget what
			he does here today... do not let
			your children forget.

	Kurn nods in agreement and they go through the crowd.

64A  NEW ANGLE

	The council in session. Worf facing them as Picard and
	Kurn move to stand on either side of him. K'mpec faces
	Worf.

					WORF
			tlhIH ghIj jIHyoj. (I fear your
			judgment)

					K'MPEC
			biHnuch (Coward)

	The crowd REACTS with disgust. The council rises as
	one and turn their backs on Worf. The assembled crowd
	does the same. Worf turns to Kurn.

					WORF
			You must also...

					KURN
				(beat, then sotto voce)
			May you stand here again someday
			and roar over the fallen bodies
			of your enemies.

					WORF
			We will stand together...
				(sotto)
			...brother.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/9/90 - ACT FIVE      59.

64A  CONTINUED:

	They share a moment of silent promise, then Kurn
	reluctantly turns his back on his brother. Picard
	moves to Worf and they walk side by side, heads held
	high through the crowd and EXIT. The double doors
	close behind with a LOUD CLANG as we...

65   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "Allegiance" 
                          #40273-166 
                              
                          Written by 
                Richard Manning & Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rick Kolbe 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                      JANUARY 15, 1990
 

           STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - 1/15/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Allegiance" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             FALSE PICARD
                RIKER              HARO
                DATA               THOLL
                BEVERLY            ESOQQ
                TROI               ALIEN #1
                GEORDI             ALIEN #2
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                Non-Speaking       
                 SUPERNUMERARIES    

            STAR TREK: "Allegiance" 1/15/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Allegiance" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              READY ROOM
              SICKBAY
              TEN FORWARD
              CORRIDOR
              CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              DATA'S QUARTERS
          
            HOLDING BAY

       STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Allegiance"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	in orbit around a blue-green planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43714.1.
			We have finally succeeded in
			eradicating the plague on Cor
			Caroli Five, and are now
			preparing to leave orbit and
			proceed to our next mission --

2    OMITTED

3    INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	PICARD is relaxing on a recliner-type chair, reading
	an antique leather-bound book. An empty brandy snifter
	is nearby. CLASSICAL MUSIC plays softly.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			-- a rendezvous with the USS
			Hood to assist their terraforming
			efforts on Browder Four.

	After a moment, Picard lays the book over his chest and
	closes his eyes.

	Almost immediately, a body-length metallic slab
	MATERIALIZES directly over the sleeping Picard. The
	slab emits a BEAM which scans the captain from head to
	toe. Once the scan is complete, the beam stops and
	Picard DEMATERIALIZES in a new, ALIEN TRANSPORTER
	EFFECT.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	RIKER, WORF, DATA, and supernumeraries are at their
	posts. Data reacts to something on his console.

         STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - 1/15/90 - TEASER         2.

4    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Commander, ship's sensors detect
			an abnormal energy reading in the
			captain's quarters.

					RIKER
			Type?

					DATA
			Undetermined.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Riker to Captain Picard.

	No answer; after a beat, Riker turns to Worf who is
	already on the move toward the turbolift.

					WORF
			Security team to captain's
			quarters --

5    INT. HOLDING BAY

	CLOSE on Picard as he slowly awakens and looks around
	-- and is stunned to see he's no longer on the
	Enterprise. Instead, he's in a large square, empty,
	windowless, rather featureless room. One door -- which
	is solidly shut.

	Each corner of the room contains a "bunk" (a small
	padded area slightly raised from floor level); in the
	center of the room is a "feeder" (a simple dispenser
	filled with what looks like hockey pucks). Picard's on
	one "bunk," another is vacant. The remaining two are
	occupied by unconscious -- or possibly dead --
	humanoids: MITENA HARO (a "Bolian" -- young, female
	Starfleet cadet) and KOVA THOLL (a "Mizarian" --
	middle-aged male civilian).

6    ON PICARD

	as he gets to his feet, taps his insignia:

					PICARD
			Picard to Enterprise.

	No response; not even the beep to indicate the
	communicator's working. Picard suspects it's futile,
	but tries again;

         STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - 1/15/90 - TEASER         3.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Anyone receiving this
			transmission, please respond.

	Nothing. Picard scowls.

7    INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Worf and security team are at the captain's door. Worf
	touches the CHIME. No response.

					WORF
			Security override. Priority one.

	but before he can finish the door OPENS to reveal
	Picard -- actually a perfect replica of Picard --
	staring back at Worf and the security team.

					FALSE PICARD
			Is something the matter,
			Lieutenant?

	On Worf's relieved and embarrassed expression:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT ONE      4.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

8    INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard crosses to the motionless Haro, kneels at her
	side, touches her carotid artery to check for pulse.
	Haro stirs, awakens -- realizes someone's close, and
	panics, reflexively swinging an arm at the stranger.
	Picard's ready for it, blocks the blow by seizing
	Haro's wrist, whispers to calm her:

					PICARD
			It's all right. I'm not going
			to hurt you.

					HARO
			Who -- ?

	Haro slowly relaxes. Picard lets her go; she sits up,
	notices Picard's rank.

					HARO (cont'd)
			Captain...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise.

					HARO
			Captain Picard! We've studied
			your missions at the Academy...

	Haro realizes she's being less than professional,
	straightens up:

					HARO (cont'd)
			Mitena Haro, first year cadet,
			Starfleet Academy.

	Picard nods acknowledgement, but before he can respond:

					THOLL (O.S.)
			Perhaps you can explain what this
			is all about.

9    NEW ANGLE

	Tholl is sitting up, regarding Picard with a mixture
	of suspicion and disdain.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      5.

9    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, I can't, Mister...

					THOLL
			Tholl. Kova Tholl, of Mizar Two.

					PICARD
			Well, Mister Tholl, all I know
			is that I've been brought here
			against my will.
				(gestures)
			Wherever "here" is...

					HARO
			The same thing happened to me,
			sir. I was alone, studying...
			and I fainted. When I came to...
				(gestures)
			That was about three days ago.

					PICARD
				(to Tholl)
			And you, sir?

					THOLL
			I've been here twelve days,
			possibly more. I had been
			meditating privately -- and for no
			reason whatever, I lost
			consciousness.

					PICARD
			What can you tell me about our
			captors?

					THOLL
			Nothing. They've never shown
			themselves.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      6.

10   ON PICARD

	as he moves around, inspecting the walls. Haro follows
	Picard, keeping a respectful distance.

					PICARD
			Four sleeping areas... that
			implies we'll be joined by another
			captive...

	Picard stops at the feeder, pulls out a "hockey puck"
	-- it's a dark, translucent disk of solid but malleable
	material, sort of a gigantic gumdrop. Not very
	appealing. Picard pulls off a small hunk, examines
	it.

					PICARD
			Food?

					THOLL
				(making a face)
			It's edible... but I wouldn't call
			it food.

11   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard moves to the door, examines it. Next to the
	door is a small panel flush with the wall -- a key
	panel? It appears to be -- it's divided into a grid
	of sub-panels, each with an alien symbol upon it.
	Picard presses one; it lights up briefly and makes a
	short, annoying BEEP SOUND. He tries another -- same
	result.

					THOLL
			I wouldn't touch that.

					PICARD
			Why not?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      7.

11   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			If it's the door lock, the
			combination is too complex to hit
			at random -- I tried it, and was
			punished.

					PICARD
			Punished -- how?

					THOLL
			Severe pain... some sort of energy
			beam.
				(shudders at the memory)
			I won't get near that panel
			again...

	Picard leaves the panel alone for the moment, inspects
	the door itself. Haro steps up -- and a little of her
	insecurity and fear show through:

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      8.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					HARO
			The Enterprise will find us, won't
			it, sir? As soon as they discover
			you're missing, they'll start to
			search... Won't they?

	Picard realizes Haro needs a dose of morale-building:

					PICARD
			Of course they will. They'll do
			everything they can. In the
			meantime, we keep our heads...
				(wryly indicating the
				 room)
			... and enjoy the hospitality.

	Haro takes courage from Picard's words, manages a
	smile.

					HARO
			Yes, sir.

12
thru	OMITTED
14

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Data, WESLEY, Worf, supernumeraries. False
	Picard ENTERS from the turbolift.

					WORF
			Sir, the Hood has arrived at the
			rendezvous point. They are
			expecting us in thirty-six hours.

					FALSE PICARD
			Thank you, Lieutenant.
				(a beat)
			Mister Data. The nearest pulsar
			is in the Lonka cluster, is it
			not?

					DATA
			Correct, sir.

	Everyone is a bit surprised: why has the captain
	brought this up? Unfortunately for them, he's keeping
	his reasons to himself.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT ONE      8A.

15   CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			And what do we know about that
			pulsar?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT ONE      9.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			A great deal, sir. It is a
			rotating neutron star of
			approximately four point three
			five six solar masses.

	False Picard considers this for a moment, then:

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister Crusher -- how long would
			it take us to get there?

					WESLEY
			At warp seven... thirty-four
			minutes.

	False Picard takes another moment to consider this.

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister Crusher -- make it so.

					WESLEY
			Sir?

	Wesley is a bit surprised.

					FALSE PICARD
			Set course for the Lonka pulsar.
			Warp two.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	Wesley hesitates before adding:

					WESLEY (cont'd)
			Sir, at warp two -- we'll arrive
			at the pulsar in thirty-one
			hours...

					FALSE PICARD
			Thank you, Ensign. Engage.

	The stars on the viewscreen STREAK into warp. Riker
	is slightly puzzled; he half-expects the captain to
	elaborate or explain the change in plans. After a
	beat, it's clear no explanation is forthcoming.

					RIKER
			Captain, are we delaying our
			rendezvous with the Hood?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT ONE      9A.

15   CONTINUED: (3)

					FALSE PICARD
			We may have to.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT ONE      10.

15   CONTINUED: (4)

	That's all False Picard offers. Riker takes it from
	there:

					RIKER
			Mister Worf, contact the Hood and
			inform them of our delay.

					WORF
			Aye, Commander.

					FALSE PICARD
			Belay that.
				(firm, not angry)
			There'll be no further
			communications off this ship
			without my prior authorization.

	False Picard turns to Riker.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			Commander -- I'd like a word with
			you.

	False Picard gets up and heads for the Ready Room.
	Riker is right behind.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
				(to Data)
			Mister Data -- you have the
			bridge.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	False Picard and Riker EXIT.

15A  ON WESLEY

	glancing over towards Data.

					WESLEY
			Data -- any guesses as to what
			this is all about?

					DATA
			I see no point in randomly
			selecting alternative motivations
			for the captain's actions
			considering that not enough
			information has been offered to
			make any one "guess" superior to
			another.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT ONE      11.

15A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			In other words, you don't know
			either.

	Wesley returns his attention to his console.

15B  INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	False Picard is leaning on his desk; Riker stands
	before him.

					FALSE PICARD
			Number One... You know I like to
			keep you well informed as to the
			nature of our missions.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					FALSE PICARD
			And if I don't inform you --
			there's a reason.

	Riker nods.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			I don't like keeping you in the
			dark, Commander... but for the
			next few days I won't be able to
			be as communicative as usual.
			It may make things difficult for
			you...

					RIKER
			Don't worry about me, sir. I can
			handle it.

					FALSE PICARD
			And the crew?

					RIKER
			You can count on us all, sir.

	False Picard eyes Riker carefully. Riker has complete
	faith in the captain.

					FALSE PICARD
			I appreciate that, Number One.

									CUT TO:


        STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - 1/15/90 - ACT ONE        12.

16   OMITTED

17   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard, Haro, Tholl. Picard is again examining the
	keypad next to the door. He thinks it over, starts
	pushing just one of the panels in a repeating sequence
	of numbers -- 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13. Haro looks on with
	interest, Tholl with ill-concealed skepticism.

					THOLL
			Picard -- what are you doing?

					PICARD
			Attempting to show our captors
			that we possess intelligence.

					THOLL
			You don't think they know that
			already? They can hear us
			talking...

					PICARD
			They may not realize we are
			communicating through language.

					HARO
			Captain Picard's letting them know
			that we comprehend mathematics...
			by tapping out the first six prime
			numbers.

	Tholl gives Haro a look -- "you think I'm stupid?"

					THOLL
			I know what he's doing. I'm
			trying to understand why.

					PICARD
			To get their attention.

					THOLL
			Oh, you may get their attention,
			all right... and they'll give you
			a dose of agony for using the
			keypad.

					PICARD
			I'll take the chance. It's
			imperative that we communicate
			with our abductors... find out
			what they want.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      13.

17   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			Obviously, they want us.

					PICARD
			Obviously. But why? What made
			our captors choose us? What makes
			us special?

	Picard looks from Tholl to Haro. Haro's at a loss.
	Her -- "special?"

					HARO
			I couldn't say, Captain. I'm
			certainly not special -- I'm just
			one cadet.

					PICARD
				(points out)
			You're a Bolian. There are very
			few Bolians in Starfleet.

					HARO
			I am one of three in the Academy.
			The other two have academic
			records much better than mine...

					PICARD
			What's your best area of study?

					HARO
			Impulse propulsion systems. I'm
			really good with field coils...

					PICARD
			Good enough to be useful to our
			abductors?

					HARO
				(it's a new thought)
			I don't know. Maybe.
				(a beat)
			But if they needed an engineer,
			sir, why didn't they take a "real"
			one? Why pick a Starfleet cadet?

					PICARD
			That, I can't answer.
				(a beat)
			The Bolians are maintaining an
			uneasy truce with the Moropa,
			are they not?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      14.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					HARO
			That's right.
				(looks around)
			But this doesn't look like Moropa
			technology... and, even assuming
			the Moropa wanted me, why would
			they want either of you?

18   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard turns to Tholl, who anticipates his question.

					THOLL
			I've never even heard of the
			Moropa. My race has no enemies.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			None? In the last three hundred
			years of Mizarian history, your
			planet has been conquered six
			times!

					THOLL
			And we've survived by not
			resisting. Mizarians value peace
			above confrontation.

					PICARD
			Then you have no idea who might
			have done this.

					THOLL
			No. I don't know of anyone who
			bears malice toward my race.

					PICARD
			Or against you personally?

					THOLL
			You can't mean to suggest that
			someone with a personal grudge
			against me has gone to all this
			trouble...

					PICARD
			I'm not suggesting anything. I'm
			merely trying to come up with an
			explanation for your abduction.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      15.

18   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			I'm sorry, Picard -- I can't give
			you one. I am neither important
			enough to hold for ransom nor
			radical enough to be dangerous.
			I'm a simple public servant...
			assistant to the regent of
			Pozaron, our third-largest city.

					PICARD
			Nonetheless, Mister Tholl --

	Picard stops as an odd SOUND catches everyone's
	attention. They turn to see:

19   ANGLE TO INCLUDE THE EMPTY BUNK (OPTICAL)

	as a FORM begins to APPEAR (ALIEN TRANSPORTER EFFECT).

					PICARD
			It would seem a new arrival is
			imminent...

	The FORM COALESCES -- revealing ESOQQ (of the Chalnoth
	race) -- a large, hairy, nasty-looking brute of an
	alien. Bad-tempered... and if his sharp teeth are any
	indication, a meat-eater.

20   NEW ANGLE

	as Esoqq looks around with surprise -- plainly he has
	no idea what's happening to him. He sees the three
	others in the room -- and his face contorts with rage.
	He draws a weapon -- a mean-looking dagger or blade
	of some sort.

					PICARD
			Stop! We mean you no harm...

	Picard spreads his hands in a gesture of peace. Esoqq
	warily takes a step back -- and assumes an attack
	posture. Picard motions for Tholl and Haro to stand
	absolutely still. On the tense standoff, we --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

21   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Esoqq holds the knife threateningly. Tholl and Haro
	remain motionless as Picard tries to calm Esoqq:

					PICARD
			We are prisoners, like yourself!
			We are not the enemy!

	The command in Picard's voice is compelling.
	Gradually, Esoqq lowers the knife, eyes Picard darkly.

					ESOQQ
			Who has done this?

					PICARD
			We don't know. We were brought
			here the same way you were. Our
			captors refuse to show
			themselves.

	Esoqq, unsure whether to believe Picard or not, looks
	as if he may attack at any second.

					ESOQQ
			I don't trust you...

					PICARD
			You must trust us. We wish only
			to return to our worlds. Were
			you abducted from Chalna?

					ESOQQ
				(surprised)
			You know my planet?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/23/90 - ACT TWO      17.

21   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes. I visited there twelve
			years ago.

	A long beat as it hangs in the balance. Then Esoqq
	makes up his mind, sheathes his knife. Haro closes
	her eyes, relieved. Picard merely nods acceptance.

22   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	The poker game is on; Riker, Geordi, Worf, Troi, and
	Data are seated at the table, enjoying the game as well
	as the drinks and snacks. Troi has the largest pile of
	chips. Riker tosses chips into the pot.

					RIKER
			Your five... and twenty more.

					GEORDI
			Ouch.

					TROI
			If it's too rich, fold.

					GEORDI
			I'm thinking, I'm thinking...

					WORF
			Think less, play more.

	Geordi looks at his cards again. Riker, looking at
	Geordi, makes a CLUCKING sound -- "chicken!"

					RIKER
			I say he folds.

					DATA
			I believe you are incorrect,
			Commander.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      18.

22   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
			In situations where more than two
			players have asked for three cards
			and the minimum raise was ten,
			Geordi has stayed in the game
			seventy-three percent of the
			time.

					RIKER
			I still say he folds.

	They all look at Geordi: "Well?" Geordi puts in his
	chips.

					GEORDI
			I don't want to hurt my average.

	As everyone CHUCKLES, the CHIME SOUNDS.

					DATA
			Enter.

	The doors OPEN and the False Picard ENTERS. The
	CHUCKLES die down -- everyone's surprised to see the
	captain.

					FALSE PICARD
			Counselor, gentlemen. Forgive
			the intrusion... I was just
			passing by.

					DATA
			You are always welcome, Captain.

					FALSE PICARD
			Don't let me interrupt... please
			continue.

	The mood of the table has shifted somewhat with the
	captain's presence. The play continues but the
	frivolity and banter are muted.

					RIKER
			Bet is twenty-five to you,
			Lieutenant.

	Worf scowls at his cards, locks eyes with Riker.

					WORF
			You are bluffing.

	Riker's expression is unreadable. Worf gives in:

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT TWO     18A.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF (cont'd)
			So was I.

	Worf folds. Riker turns to Troi, but before he can
	speak:

					FALSE PICARD
			I was wondering, Mister La
			Forge... what's our engine
			efficiency status?

					GEORDI
			Operating at ninety-three percent,
			sir.

	False Picard considers this information, then:

					FALSE PICARD
			That's good, but I'd like to
			increase that efficiency to
			ninety-five percent.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      19.

22   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			I'll get on it right away, sir.

					FALSE PICARD
			It wasn't an order, Mister La
			Forge. You can get to it later.

	An awkward moment -- Geordi's not quite sure if the
	captain is kidding.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			I don't wish to disrupt your
			recreation.

	Geordi decides the captain is just being considerate.

					GEORDI
			No problem, sir.
				(regarding the game)
			Lady Luck left me long ago.

	Geordi tosses in his hand, EXITS.

					TROI
			Would you care to join us, sir?
			We have an opening.

					FALSE PICARD
			I'd rather just observe, if you
			don't mind.

					RIKER
			Of course not.
				(to Troi)
			Your bet, Counselor.

	All eyes go to Troi, who matches the bet. Data does
	also.

					RIKER
			Pair of threes.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      20.

22   CONTINUED: (4)

					TROI
			Flush. Queen high.

					DATA
			That beats my three fours.

	As Troi takes the pile of chips:

					FALSE PICARD
			Well played, Counselor.
				(a beat)
			May I have a word with you?

					TROI
			Certainly, sir.

	As Worf shuffles and deals, Troi gets up and follows
	False Picard.

					FALSE PICARD
			Forgive me, gentlemen. I'll
			return your player in a moment.

					RIKER
				(in fun)
			Take your time, sir... she's won
			almost every hand.

	False Picard smiles and EXITS with Troi.

23   OMITTED

23A  INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE DATA'S QUARTERS

	False Picard and Troi stand outside Data's quarters.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      21.

23A  CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			I wanted to ask you about the
			crew... how are they reacting to
			our sudden change in course?

					TROI
			I've sensed no unusual reaction,
			Captain.

	Troi is curious about the captain's question; there
	hardly seems a reason to be concerned.

					TROI (cont'd)
			After all -- such a change is
			hardly out of the ordinary.

					FALSE PICARD
			Aren't they curious or concerned
			as to why?

					TROI
			Curious, yes -- concerned, no.
			They trust you.

					FALSE PICARD
			And how far do you think that
			trust goes?

	That's an odd question from Picard. Troi is taken
	aback.

					TROI
			Sir?

	False Picard realizes he's pushing it. He backs off:

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      22.

23A  CONTINUED: (2)

					FALSE PICARD
			I know... the crew has always had
			full confidence in me.
				(a beat)
			But if that were to change...

					TROI
			I'd inform you, sir... of course.

	False Picard nods, then prepares to exit.

					FALSE PICARD
			Thank you, Counselor.

	The captain EXITS. We hold on Counselor Troi, left to
	ponder her thoughts.

									CUT TO:

24   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard, Haro, Tholl, Esoqq.

					ESOQQ
			My given name is Esoqq.

					PICARD
			Has it a meaning?

					ESOQQ
			Yes... it means "fighter."

					THOLL
				(with disdain)
			I'll bet half the names in the
			Chalnoth language mean "fighter."

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      23.

24   CONTINUED:

	Esoqq looks disparagingly at Tholl.

					ESOQQ
			Mizarians. Your names all mean
			"surrender."

					THOLL
				(taking umbrage)
			We are a peaceful race, a race
			of thinkers --

					ESOQQ
			A race of cowards.
				(looks to Haro)
			And you? I don't know your
			people.

	Haro doesn't know how to deal with Esoqq, looks
	nervously to Picard for guidance. Picard nods to her
	-- go ahead and answer.

					HARO
			I am Mitena Haro, of Bolarus Nine.
				(then adds)
			I'm a Bolian.

					THOLL
				(dry)
			Yes, that would follow.

					ESOQQ
				(re Haro)
			Who would want to imprison a
			child?

					HARO
			I'm not a "child" --

					PICARD
				(intervenes)
			Esoqq -- I've been trying to
			determine if we have a common
			enemy... someone who'd have reason
			to confine us here.

	Esoqq gives it thought.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      24.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					ESOQQ
			There are Chalnoth who would kill
			me if they could... but kidnap?
			There is no reason.

					PICARD
			You have many enemies?

					ESOQQ
			None of consequence. I've slain
			all the ones who mattered.

	Haro can't help a GASP. Esoqq hears it.

					ESOQQ (cont'd)
			That shocks you, Bolian?

					HARO
			A little...

	Esoqq looks to Tholl -- "and you?"

					THOLL
			I'm not surprised... I've heard
			about your race. You're
			uncivilized -- you have no laws,
			no system of government --

					ESOQQ
			The Chalnoth have no use for laws
			or governments! We are strong
			-- we obey no one.

					THOLL
			You live in anarchy, murdering
			one another -- that mentality
			may get us all killed.

					ESOQQ
				(dangerous)
			And you may be the first...

	Esoqq's heating up again. Picard steps in:

					PICARD
			Both of you -- this is getting
			us nowhere.

       STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/23/90 - ACT TWO 25-26.         

24   CONTINUED: (3)

					THOLL
			Neither is asking us useless
			questions, Picard.
				(a thought)
			But if you must pursue the topic,
			answer this: who are your enemies?
			The Federation's in conflict with
			half the galaxy.

	Haro jumps to the Federation's defense:

					HARO
			That's not true --

	Picard signals Haro to calm down and let Tholl speak.

					THOLL
			Isn't it? How long have you and
			the Romulans been adversaries?

					PICARD
				(unruffled)
			Quite a while, Mister Tholl. And
			I'm perfectly willing to entertain
			the hypothesis that our captors
			are Romulans.
				(a beat)
			But what would Romulans want with
			you?

					THOLL
			My brainpower, perhaps. It's well
			known that my species possesses
			superior intelligence... and I
			am considered among the smartest
			of my people.

					HARO
				(sotto; with disgust)
			And the least modest.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      27.

24A  OMITTED

25   ANGLE ON ESOQQ

	stepping up to one of the food dispensers and glaring
	at it.

					ESOQQ
			What is this?

					PICARD
			Food.

	Esoqq pulls a "hockey puck" from the dispenser.

					ESOQQ
			The only food?

					PICARD
			It would seem so.

	Esoqq tastes it -- spits it out, and whirls angrily
	upon Picard.

					ESOQQ
			Poison!

					THOLL
				(with a dread
				 foreboding)
			Then there's nothing here for
			you to eat?

					ESOQQ
				(looking at Tholl)
			You.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      28.

25   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
				(shrinking back)
			Don't even think that! Picard
			-- you won't let him...

					PICARD
			Esoqq -- how long can you go
			without food?

					ESOQQ
			Three days. Perhaps four.

					PICARD
			No longer?

					ESOQQ
				(with determination)
			No longer.

	Haro and Tholl are seriously worried. Picard is grim.
	Now the clock's ticking...

26   INT. SICKBAY

	False Picard is concluding the physical examination
	being conducted by Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			All tests indicate the same result
			-- you're in great shape.

					FALSE PICARD
			I've never felt better.

					BEVERLY
			I see.
				(a beat)
			Then why did you come in? Your
			annual physical wasn't due for
			another month.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      29.

26   CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			You usually have to remind me,
			then badger me, and finally order
			me to report. For once, I thought
			I'd save you the trouble.

	Beverly doesn't quite buy it; her logical conclusion is
	that there is something wrong that Picard isn't telling
	her. With genuine concern and openness, Beverly looks
	False Picard in the eye:

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc -- be honest with your
			doctor. Were there any symptoms
			or warning signs you haven't told
			me about?

					FALSE PICARD
				(equally open)
			As far as I know, I'm in perfect
			health.

	Beverly accepts that, smiles.

					BEVERLY
			Well, then... return to your post.

	False Picard smiles back at Beverly's jest, prepares to
	exit. Casually:

					FALSE PICARD
			Will you dine with me tonight?

	Beverly takes this as no big deal -- just friends
	dining together.

					BEVERLY
			In Ten-Forward?

					FALSE PICARD
			How about my quarters? More
			intimate.

	This puts a different complexion on things.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      30.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			You're full of surprises today,
			Jean-Luc.

	False Picard heads for the door.

					FALSE PICARD
			I take that to be a yes.

	He EXITS. Hold on Beverly's expression -- the captain
	is definitely a complicated man.

									CUT TO:

27   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard, Haro, and Esoqq are examining the door and the
	inert locking panel next to it. Tholl looks on from
	his "bunk."

					THOLL
			Picard -- is it wise to attempt
			an escape?

					PICARD
			It's imperative.

					THOLL
			Why? So far, our captors haven't
			mistreated us.

					HARO
			We've been kidnapped, locked in
			a room -- you don't think that's
			mistreatment?

					THOLL
			They haven't hurt us, have they?
			I think we should just be patient
			until we find out what they want.

					PICARD
			We can no longer afford to be
			patient. If we don't act soon,
			Esoqq will starve...

	"... or eat us" is the unspoken alternative.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      31.

27   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			If we antagonize them, they may
			decide we're more trouble than
			we're worth... kill us, and go
			capture another four.

					PICARD
			I agree we're taking a risk.
			But I see no alternative.

					THOLL
			Well, I refuse to help.

					PICARD
			As you wish, Mister Tholl.
				(eyeing the wall)
			We must open this panel.

					ESOQQ
				(inspects it)
			Not very sturdy...

	Esoqq looks to Picard, who nods.

					PICARD
			Haro -- stand back.

	Esoqq hauls off and SMASHES the panel with one blow.

28   ON THE PANEL

	Behind the smashed panel is a mass of circuitry and
	wave guides. Haro inspects it.

					HARO
			The design is simple... crosscircuiting
			the door mechanism should be easy.

	Haro looks to Picard for instructions. Picard
	reflexively replies:

					PICARD
			Make it so.

					HARO
			Yes, sir.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      32.

29   ON HARO (OPTICAL)

	making progress.

					HARO
			I think I've got it...

	The DOOR HUMS to life and very slowly opens about one
	inch. Then, quickly and suddenly, it closes -- and
	glowing BEAMS spring from a spot above the door and
	strike Picard, Haro, and Esoqq.

	Whatever the BEAMS are, they're intensely painful.
	Picard, Haro, and Esoqq drop to the ground.

30   NEW ANGLE

	Tholl, clear of the beams and unhurt, gets to his feet,
	concerned but helpless.

					THOLL
			I warned you...

	On the dazed Picard, Haro, and Esoqq --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     33.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

31   INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	False Picard, dressed in formal evening attire, sits
	across a table from Beverly -- looking lovelier than
	ever in her evening dress. Soft MUSIC and candlelight
	set the atmosphere. The captain and Beverly have
	finished their meal and are enjoying the last few sips
	of a dessert champagne. Beverly smiles.

					BEVERLY
			Out with it, Jean-Luc.

					FALSE PICARD
			Out with what?

					BEVERLY
			Whatever's been on your mind all
			evening long.

					FALSE PICARD
			Has it been that apparent?

	Beverly nods. False Picard smiles.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			You know me well, don't you?

					BEVERLY
			After all this time, I ought to.

	False Picard gazes at the candles for a beat, then
	turns to Beverly:

					FALSE PICARD
			I have been preoccupied. I've
			been thinking about us... and the
			choices I've made.

					BEVERLY
			We've both made choices...

					FALSE PICARD
			And I've been wondering if they've
			been the right ones.
				(a beat)
			Sometimes I feel we've allowed
			our positions to isolate us...

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     34.

31   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(nods understanding)
			Our positions necessitate a degree
			of professional detachment...

					FALSE PICARD
			But there's a danger in becoming
			too detached... in never allowing
			ourselves to get closer.

					BEVERLY
				(direct)
			Is that what you want, Jean-Luc?
			To get closer?

					FALSE PICARD
			You're a very attractive woman.

					BEVERLY
			And you're a very attractive man.
			But we both know it's not as
			simple as that.

					FALSE PICARD
			Would it be simpler if I weren't
			your commanding officer?

					BEVERLY
			Simpler, perhaps, but... that's not
			the only issue.
				(beat)
			Right now, I guess, I'm comfortable
			with our relationship the way it is.

	False Picard nods, understanding her position.

					FALSE PICARD
			Then I'll respect that.

	Beverly smiles -- "you're a good friend." False Picard
	smiles back.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			Would you care to dance?

	Beverly holds out her hand.

					BEVERLY
			All right.

    STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE    34A.

32   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as False Picard leads Beverly to the middle of the
	room. He takes Beverly in his arms and they begin a
	slow dance. After a beat:

					FALSE PICARD
			I don't know if I've ever told
			you... but I'm glad you're back
			on the Enterprise. I missed
			our... friendship.

					BEVERLY
			So did I...

33   CLOSER (OPTICAL)

	as the captain holds her near... His arm curls around
	hers... They get closer... cheek-to-cheek. As they
	dance, the mood changes -- the sexual tension becomes
	undeniable. False Picard's arm tightens around her
	waist...

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     35.

33   CONTINUED:

	They continue to dance... the captain and Beverly look
	at one another -- their lips almost touching... and
	then False Picard kisses her. Immediately, Beverly
	pulls away.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc, if I didn't know you
			better... I'd think you were
			playing games with me.

					FALSE PICARD
			Are you sorry you came here
			tonight?

					BEVERLY
			I didn't say that.

					FALSE PICARD
			Good. Because I'm delighted you
			did. But perhaps we should call
			it a night.

	And with that, the captain leads Beverly to the door;
	it OPENS.

	Beverly is momentarily bewildered -- she didn't expect
	to be ushered out.

					FALSE PICARD
			Good night.

	She EXITS and the door CLOSES.

34   INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Beverly stands in the corridor, confused. For a
	moment she hesitates, considers ringing the bell...
	then changes her mind, EXITS down the corridor.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE     36.

35   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard, Haro, and Esoqq are back on their feet. Esoqq
	glares accusingly at Tholl, who's watching from several
	feet away.

					THOLL
			I warned you not to provoke our
			captors. The next beams might
			be lethal.

	Esoqq's kept staring at Tholl throughout.

					ESOQQ
			Not to you. You moved far from
			the door...

					THOLL
			Of course I did! Being stunned
			once was enough.

					ESOQQ
			You claim you were hit by the stun
			beam... before the rest of us
			arrived. You could be lying.
			Maybe our enemy is watching us...
			from inside.

					THOLL
				(indignant)
			You accuse me of collaborating
			with our abductors?

					ESOQQ
			Collaboration is what your
			species does best!

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT THREE     37.

35   CONTINUED:

					HARO
				(dawning suspicion)
			You did try to talk us out of
			attempting to escape...

					ESOQQ
			For all we know, you may be our
			captor.

					THOLL
			Impossible. I'm a Mizarian. My
			people are not agressive --

					ESOQQ
			How can we be sure you're a
			Mizarian? What if you're an
			impostor?

36   ANGLE ON ESOQQ

	Getting steadily angrier, Esoqq advances toward Tholl.
	Even Haro is looking at Tholl with new eyes. Tholl's
	getting desperate:

					THOLL
			This is nonsense! What if you're
			an impostor?
				(to Picard and Haro)
			Esoqq was the last one to
			appear... and he is the only one
			with a weapon...

					ESOQQ
			Which I may still use...

					PICARD
			Tholl -- our captors have
			transporters and stun beams. I
			hardly think they'd try to keep
			us at bay with a knife.

	Tholl looks about for a new scapegoat:

					THOLL
				(re Haro)
			Then maybe she's an impostor.
			She could have triggered the stun
			beams deliberately.

					HARO
			I was hit, too...

    STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT THREE    37A.

36   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			To forestall suspicion! You were
			very quick to volunteer...

					PICARD
			Tholl -- I asked her to open
			the door.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT THREE     38.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

					THOLL
			You mean ordered her. You've
			been giving orders from the moment
			you got here... trying to make
			everyone do what you want.

37   ON PICARD

	frowning at Tholl's wild accusations.

					PICARD
			What I want is for all of us to
			escape.

					ESOQQ
			Why should we believe you?

					HARO
			Captain Picard's put his life at
			stake for others many times...
			the primitive culture on Mintaka
			Three, the Wogneer creatures in
			the Ordek Nebula...

	Haro looks to Picard to provide another example.

					PICARD
			Cor Caroli Five...

					HARO
			Right -- helping to cure the Phyrox
			Plague.

					ESOQQ
			And how do we know this is the
			heroic Captain Picard? We have
			no proof of his identity...

	Haro, despite herself, takes a second look at Picard:
	is it possible? Might he be a double?

					THOLL
			You've wasted our time with failed
			attempts to communicate with
			them or escape. Is that your
			task -- to keep us busy so we're
			off-guard?

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     39.

37   CONTINUED:

					ESOQQ
			What have you to say, Picard?

	Tholl, Esoqq, and even Haro are all staring at Picard,
	waiting for an answer. As Picard looks from one
	accusing face to another --

									CUT TO:

38
thru	OMITTED
39

39A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	as it slows from warp to impulse.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, supplemental.
			Although we're still two hundred
			million kilometers from the Lonka
			pulsar, the Captain has ordered
			us to slow to one-half impulse.

40   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Medium busy. Geordi and Worf are having a drink at the
	bar.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			He has offered no explanation.

	PAN TO Riker and Troi at a table, deep in
	conversation.

					RIKER
			I don't understand why we're
			going to this pulsar. And
			creeping up on it at half impulse
			makes even less sense...

					TROI
			The captain's given unusual orders
			before...

					RIKER
			I know... but this time it's
			different. He's different. I
			can't put my finger on it... but
			I'm worried.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     40.

40   CONTINUED:

	Troi looks out the window for a moment; she isn't sure
	whether she should confide her worries. Finally:

					TROI
			The captain does seem... detached
			from his emotions.

	False Picard ENTERS, moves toward the bar, nods
	greeting to Geordi, Worf, and supernumeraries.

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister La Forge -- we are
			operating at ninety-six percent
			engine efficiency. Well done.

					GEORDI
			Thank you, sir.

	To the crowd --

					FALSE PICARD
			When we arrive at the pulsar, I'm
			going to need everyone at their
			best. I know I can count on you
			all.

	False Picard looks to Worf for response.

					WORF
			Of course, Captain.

					FALSE PICARD
			Excellent.
				(to the bartender)
			An ale for me, please...
				(re: Geordi and Worf)
			... and for my officers...
				(then, expansive)
			In fact, ales for everyone.

40A  ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI

	exchanging a look of incredulity.

40B  ON THE BAR

	as the ales are delivered. False Picard picks up his
	drink, raises it high.

    STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE    40A.

40B  CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			Here's to the finest crew in
			Starfleet.

	The others raise their glasses, join the toast. False
	Picard takes a slug of ale.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			You know, back when I was in the
			Academy, we would follow each
			toast with a song.

					WORF
			An unusual tradition.

					FALSE PICARD
			Let's see if I can remember
			one...

	No one is quite sure how to react -- least of all when
	the captain starts SINGING:

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			(Insert old English or Irish
			drinking song -- i.e., "Garry
			Owen")

	The captain SINGS a few bars, then motions for others
	to join in. A captain's suggestion is almost an order,
	so Worf, Geordi, and others start SINGING.

41   ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI

	looking incredulously at the captain leading the
	SINGING. Geordi subtly detaches himself from the
	group at the bar, crosses to Riker.

					GEORDI
			Commander... What's the captain
			up to?

	Riker shakes his head in amazement.

					RIKER
			That's not the captain I know...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR     41.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

42   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS

	Starting on Data entering... reacts as he sees, and
	we reveal, Riker, Troi, Worf, Geordi and Beverly are
	gathered in Riker's living quarters. And implicitly
	we understand that this is a secret meeting, that the
	participants are uncomfortable being here...

					RIKER
			... We have a mission that has no
			apparent purpose... by itself,
			I can accept that, all of us
			can... because the captain says
			it is important and we trust
			him... Then he runs the crew
			through efficiency drills for the
			first time in my tour of duty...
			but if he says we need them, we
			need them... because we trust the
			captain. But we also have a
			captain singing drinking songs with
			his men...

					GEORDI
			... a captain who's come to the
			poker game for the first time...

					TROI
			And he was very odd with me
			afterwards... he asked me to warn
			him if the crew started to lose
			confidence in him...

					RIKER
				(to Troi)
			Any signs of mental stress or
			trauma?

	She shakes her head, no.

					BEVERLY
			He came in for a physical without
			a word from me...

					WORF
			Anything unusual, doctor?

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR     42.

42   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(shakes her head)
			He was in perfect health... every
			test result identical to his last
			physical... that's kind of unusual
			in itself, actually...

					RIKER
			It's almost as though he wanted
			to establish that there was
			nothing wrong with him.

					BEVERLY
			There was one... other...
			thing...

	A little embarrassed, off their looks --

					BEVERLY
			He asked me to his cabin for
			dinner... I think he tried to
			seduce me.

	Reactions.

					RIKER
			Which brings us to a most serious
			possibility -- is there an outside
			influence at work here...

					TROI
			I can detect no evidence of
			telepathic coercion.

					DATA
			Commander, there is one other fact
			we have not considered. The
			abnormal energy reading in the
			captain's quarters that was never
			explained.

	More reactions.

					WORF
			It is not enough evidence to
			justify mutiny.

					RIKER
			Worf -- nobody has suggested
			removing the captain from command.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR     42A.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Nobody has yet.

					BEVERLY
			And nobody will -- unless we have
			solid evidence that the captain
			is unfit for duty.

					RIKER
			Right now, all we have are
			suspicions... not enough to act
			upon. The next move is his.

	On Riker's frustration:

									CUT TO:

43
thru	OMITTED
45

45A  INT. HOLDING BAY

	Tholl, Esoqq, and Haro are confronting Picard.

					THOLL
			Well, Picard? Prove to us you're
			not the enemy.

					PICARD
			I can't.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR     43.

45A  CONTINUED:

	The simplicity of that statement catches the group by
	surprise. Picard calmly elaborates:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			You're right, Tholl. Any of
			us could be the enemy. And
			there's no way to prove we aren't.

	A beat as Picard lets that sink in. Everyone's now
	looking suspiciously at everyone else.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			But unless we set aside our mutual
			fears and trust one another, we
			have no hope of escape.

					HARO
				(after a beat)
			Sir... how can we trust each
			other?

					THOLL
			She's right. There may be an
			enemy among us.

					PICARD
			And what if there is, Mister
			Tholl? Shall we continue accusing
			one another until hostility leads
			to violence? Shall we allow our
			suspicions to destroy us?

45B  NEW ANGLE

	as Tholl, Esoqq, and Haro sheepishly weigh Picard's
	words. Picard doesn't wait for an answer, turns his
	attention to the hole in the wall.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR         44.

45B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Let's see if we can deactivate
			that stun mechanism...

	Haro moves to Picard's side; they examine the circuitry
	within the bulkhead.

46   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in high orbit around the pulsar.

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	False Picard, Riker, Data, Wesley, and Worf watch the
	pulsar which fills the viewscreen.

					WESLEY
			Orbiting the pulsar at fifty
			million kilometers, sir.

					DATA
			The pulsar is exactly as our
			records indicate. There appear to
			be no anomalies or significant
			changes since the last scan by a
			Federation ship.

					FALSE PICARD
			Helm -- take us in to twenty
			million kilometers.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
			Mister Worf, divert enough power
			to the shields to offset the
			increased radiation and magnetic
			fields.

					DATA
			Sir, at twenty million kilometers
			our shields will be effective for
			only eighteen minutes --

					FALSE PICARD
				(interrupts)
			Noted, Mister Data.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR        44A.

47   CONTINUED:

	False Picard falls silent, stares at the viewscreen.
	Riker studies False Picard, makes up his mind:

					RIKER
			Captain, may I have a word with
			you?

	False Picard considers Riker's request for a moment,
	then moves toward the Ready Room.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR         45.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					FALSE PICARD
			You have the bridge, Mister Data.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Riker looks over to Worf, then follows the captain into
	the Ready Room.

48   INT. READY ROOM

	False Picard waits for Riker to speak first.

					RIKER
			What is our mission?

					FALSE PICARD
			I'm under no obligation to tell
			you that.

					RIKER
			If you don't -- you force me to
			take command of this vessel.

					FALSE PICARD
			On what grounds?

					RIKER
			You're endangering this ship...
			for no reason.

					FALSE PICARD
			No reason you're aware of.

					RIKER
			That's not good enough. Your
			behavior has been erratic --

					FALSE PICARD
			Erratic enough to justify mutiny?
			Do you honestly believe you have
			sufficient evidence to convince
			a board of inquiry?

					RIKER
			No, I don't. But I can't let you
			risk the lives of the crew.

	False Picard moves closer to Riker.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR 46-46A.        

48   CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			Number One... has it occurred to
			you that you might be the one with
			the problem? I realize you've
			been under stress, and I'm willing
			to let the matter drop if you
			report to Sickbay for a full
			examination. Otherwise... I'll
			have to relieve you from duty.
				(a beat)
			Think about it.

	False Picard EXITS. Riker stares after him
	impassively.

									CUT TO:

49
thru	OMITTED
56

5656A	INT. HOLDING BAY (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Haro examine the circuitry in the bulkhead
	as Esoqq looks on. Tholl also watches, from a few feet
	away. Picard indicates a thick cable inside the
	bulkhead.

					PICARD
			That would appear to be the power
			lead to the stun device.

					HARO
			It may be "live." Cutting it
			could be dangerous.

	Picard almost smiles, as if he knows something no one
	else does.

					PICARD
			I don't think it will be. Esoqq
			-- your knife, please.

	Picard holds out his hand. Esoqq warily moves away.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			You assured me you'd cooperate.

	Slowly, not liking it, Esoqq hands over his knife.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR         47.

56A  CONTINUED:

	Picard carefully sticks his hand through the opening
	and cuts the cable with Esoqq's knife. A sharp ARCING
	sound and a FLASH OF LIGHT -- that's all. Picard nods
	as if he expected exactly that, hands the knife back.

	Haro reaches into the bulkhead, manipulates circuitry
	as before. The door opens half an inch -- and stops.
	Haro's further efforts produce no results.

					HARO
			I may have overloaded it, sir.

	Picard crosses to the door, wedges his fingers into
	the crack. He, Haro, and Esoqq strain to pull the door
	open. It doesn't budge.

					PICARD
			Mister Tholl...

					THOLL
			Picard, I still think this is a
			mistake --

	But Tholl crosses to the door, wordlessly adds his
	muscle to the effort. Still nothing.

	Then, without warning, the door slides open as if it
	had never been jammed. Everyone's surprised... and
	even more surprised to see what the open door reveals:

56B  ON THE DOORWAY

	Behind the open door is a solid, blank wall.

	Tholl, Esoqq, and Haro are astounded, then turn
	accusingly to Picard:

					THOLL
			Now what? We're no better off
			than when we started!

	Picard betrays no reaction.

									CUT TO:

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR         48.

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before. The pulsar's intense pulsating light bathes
	the area intermittently, adding to the tension. False
	Picard stands near his chair. Riker ENTERS from the
	Ready Room. False Picard watches Riker -- will Riker
	leave the bridge, or not?

					DATA
			Captain -- number four shield
			has failed. Increasing power to
			number three shield to compensate.

					FALSE PICARD
			Helm -- move us closer. Ten
			million kilometers.

	The looks on everyone's faces confirm that they don't
	believe the captain knows what he's doing.

					DATA
			Sir -- at that distance, the ship
			will not withstand the magnetic
			fields and radiation.

					FALSE PICARD
			Take us in, Mister Crusher.

					RIKER
			Belay that order.

					FALSE PICARD
			You're relieved of duty,
			Commander.
				(to Worf)
			Confine Mister Riker to his
			quarters.

	No one moves. A tense moment: all eyes are on Riker.

58   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FIVE         49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

58A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting the pulsar.

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister Worf, I gave you an order.

	A moment of hesitation. Riker looks at Worf:

					RIKER
			Maintain your position,
			Lieutenant.

	False Picard turns to face Riker. A beat of tension
	as False Picard and Riker stare at one another and
	wonder who the crew will follow.

					FALSE PICARD
			You're destroying yourself and
			anyone who is foolish enough to
			listen to you. Starfleet will
			never sanction this.

					RIKER
			I'll take that chance.

					FALSE PICARD
			You're making a terrible mistake,
			Will. Listen to me... as your
			captain... as your friend...

					RIKER
			You've shown none of the concerns
			that Captain Picard would show...
			the safety of this ship, the
			welfare of its crew...

	False Picard stares at Riker, then:

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         50.

59   CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister Worf -- remove Commander
			Riker from the bridge.

					RIKER
			Mister Crusher -- take us away
			from the pulsar, heading
			one-eight-five mark three-two,
			full impulse.

	This is it -- the moment... Which way is the crew going
	to go? After a long beat, it's clear Worf isn't going
	to move. Wesley works his console.

					WESLEY
			Full impulse -- aye, Commander.

	It's clear the crew is on Riker's side.

					RIKER
			Engage.

	False Picard says nothing, merely stares at Riker and
	the bridge crew. They ignore him.

									CUT TO:

60   OMITTED

60A  INT. HOLDING BAY

	as Picard gazes thoughtfully at the second door their
	efforts have revealed. Tholl, Esoqq, and Haro look
	to Picard for reaction, get none.

					THOLL
			I hope you're satisfied, Picard.
			You've accomplished nothing.

					ESOQQ
				(to Tholl)
			The sound of your voice is
			beginning to anger me.

	Picard looks at Tholl and Esoqq for a beat, then turns
	to address Haro:

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         51.

60A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I think this charade has gone far
			enough, don't you?

	Esoqq and Tholl have no idea what Picard is talking
	about. Haro is also at a loss.

					HARO
			I don't understand...

					PICARD
			Yes, you do. This isn't a holding
			cell; it's a laboratory maze --
			and we're the white rats. A
			carefully concocted test... an
			experiment to see how we'd react
			under pressure.

					ESOQQ
			How do you know?

					PICARD
			It's the only explanation. Look
			at the four of us... we do have
			something in common: we all react
			differently to authority.
				(to Esoqq)
			You, the anarchist, reject
			authority in any form...
				(to Tholl)
			... you, the collaborator, defer
			to whoever's in control...
				(re himself)
			... I, a Starfleet Captain, am
			trained to command...
				(to Haro)
			... and you, a cadet, have sworn
			to obey a superior officer's
			authority.
				(a beat)
			Our captors put us here and
			devised obstacles for us to
			overcome. We were given food
			Esoqq couldn't eat -- to make him
			a threat. We were given a door
			that wouldn't open -- until all
			four of us cooperated. And each
			time we succeeded, we were dealt
			a reversal -- to set us against
			each other again.
				(to Haro)
			While you observed our reactions.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT FIVE        51A.

60A  CONTINUED: (2)

					HARO
			Sir, I've been trying to help --

					PICARD
			I found it unlikely that a
			first-year cadet would know of
			the Enterprise's visit to Mintaka
			Three... so I tested you.
			Starfleet has classified the Cor
			Caroli Five plague "secret." No
			cadet would have knowledge of the
			incident.

					HARO
				(helpless)
			Captain --

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT FIVE         52.

60A  CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			You may as well drop the pretense.
			I refuse to play along any further
			-- I'm quitting the game. As far
			as I'm concerned, this experiment
			is over.

61   ANGLE ON HARO (OPTICAL)

	regarding Picard carefully... and reaching a decision.

					HARO
			You are correct, Captain Picard.

	And Haro METAMORPHOSES into THREE IDENTICAL ALIEN
	CREATURES (a species we've never seen before). Esoqq
	and Tholl are flabbergasted.

					ALIEN #1
			To further our knowledge of alien
			interaction, we borrowed you,
			Tholl, and Esoqq, and replaced
			you with replicas.

					ESOQQ
			Replicas?

					ALIEN #2
			Our transporter is able to
			replicate living matter --
			including the brain's many
			trillion dendritic connections
			where memory is stored.

					THOLL
			You mean there's a copy of me on
			Mizar Two?

					PICARD
				(nods grimly)
			And an impostor running my ship.

					ALIEN #2
			No longer. Commander Riker has
			taken charge of the Enterprise.

					ALIEN #1
			Our species is telepathically
			linked; we are all in continual
			contact.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE        52A.

61   CONTINUED:

					ALIEN #2
			Much more efficient than your
			primitive vocal communications.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         53.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					ALIEN #1
			We would like to pursue this
			study... but, of course, your
			awareness of it would taint the
			results.

					ALIEN #2
			We will therefore return you to
			your places of origin.

	Picard, Tholl, and Esoqq are each joined by one alien
	-- and everyone VANISHES in the same ALIEN TRANSPORTER
	EFFECT we saw when Esoqq materialized.

62   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	False Picard, Riker, Data, Wesley, Worf as before.
	Alien #1 and the real Picard MATERIALIZE (ALIEN
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT) on the bridge.

					RIKER
			Captain!

	Riker and Worf start to approach Alien #1, Worf drawing
	his phaser. Picard stops them:

					PICARD
			Hold your positions. Take no
			action.

	Alien #1 joins False Picard -- and False Picard
	METAMORPHOSES into Alien #4. Surreptitiously, Picard
	signals Riker with a look. Riker nods, almost
	imperceptibly. Picard addresses the twin aliens:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Why did you choose to study the
			concepts of authority and
			leadership?

	While the aliens' attentions are focused on Picard,
	Riker catches Data's eye. Data nods, works his
	console.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FIVE        53A.

62   CONTINUED:

					ALIEN #4
			Because our species has no such
			concepts.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         54.

62   CONTINUED: (2)

					ALIEN #1
			As we are all identical,
			distinctions among ourselves are
			meaningless. Hence we have no
			leaders -- no followers.

	Riker catches Worf's eye; they exchange a meaningful
	look. The aliens, busy chatting with Picard, don't
	notice.

					ALIEN #4
			We wanted to examine the nature
			of command. Under what conditions
			will authority be obeyed -- or
			disobeyed?

					ALIEN #1
			Our replicas of Tholl and Esoqq
			explored this issue on Mizar Two
			and on Chalna... just as our
			Picard replica did on the
			Enterprise.

	Data works his panel, turns, nods to Worf, who then
	works his panel.

					ALIEN #4
			Your responses were most
			intriguing.

					PICARD
			You had no right to put us through
			this just to satisfy your
			curiosity.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE        54A.

62   CONTINUED: (3)

	In b.g., Worf nods to Riker -- all is ready. Riker
	silently acknowledges.

					ALIEN #1
			Why not?

					PICARD
			Because kidnapping is immoral.
			The lives of other races must be
			respected.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         55.

62   CONTINUED: (4)

					ALIEN #4
			This concept of morality is a very
			interesting human characteristic.
			We shall have to study it
			sometime. Until then, Picard --

					PICARD
				(turning to Riker)
			Number One?

					RIKER
			Now, Mister Worf.

	Worf taps his console -- and a cylindrical FORCEFIELD
	appears around the two aliens.

63   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The aliens look puzzled -- "you think this will hold
	us?" Their puzzlement turns to apprehension when they
	try to move outside of the forcefield -- and can't.

					ALIEN #1
			What is this?

					ALIEN #4
			Why do you hold us?

					PICARD
			Because there's something more
			you can learn from us. With an
			alert crew, even our "primitive
			vocal communications" are
			unnecessary. Commander Riker
			understood I wished to hold you
			here...
				(indicates Data)
			... he had Mister Data scan you
			and pass the information to our
			security officer...
				(indicates Worf)
			... who devised a forcefield that
			would entrap you.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         56.

63   CONTINUED:

					ALIEN #4
			But why?

					PICARD
			I've decided to perform an
			experiment of my own. I want to
			see how you react to being
			imprisoned.

					ALIEN #4
			Captain -- our species cannot bear
			captivity.

					ALIEN #1
			We were merely curious. We meant
			no harm.

					ALIEN #4
			We did not, after all, injure you
			in any way.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         57.

63   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Captivity is an injury, regardless
			of how it's justified.

	Picard lets them sweat for another beat, then nods to
	Worf. The FORCEFIELD VANISHES.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			And now that you've had a taste
			of captivity, perhaps you'll
			reconsider the morality of
			inflicting it upon others.
				(shrugs)
			In any event, we now know about
			your race -- and we know how to
			imprison you. Bear that in mind.
				(a beat)
			Now get off my ship.

	A beat later, the two relieved aliens DEMATERIALIZE
	(the ALIEN TRANSPORTER EFFECT).

64   ON PICARD

	crossing to the command chair and settling comfortably
	in.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher. Set course for
			our rendezvous with the Hood...
			Warp eight.

	Everyone's delighted to have the real captain back.

					WESLEY
			Aye aye, sir.
				(a beat)
			It's good to have you back.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         58.

64   CONTINUED:

	Smiles of agreement from the rest of the bridge crew.
	Picard permits himself the tiniest of smiles in
	acknowledgement, turns to Riker:

					PICARD
			Status, Number One?

					RIKER
			Ship and crew functioning
			normally, Captain.

					PICARD
			Then my doppelganger caused no
			serious damage.
				(a beat)
			Was the replica convincing?

					RIKER
			Very convincing, sir -- but not
			perfect.

					PICARD
			Not perfect in what way?

					RIKER
			Well, sir...
				(a beat)
			... for one, I simply cannot
			believe you're that good a singer.

					PICARD
			A singer?

	Riker can't hide his grin. Picard looks at him
	suspiciously, decides not to pursue it for the moment.
	In b.g. Beverly ENTERS.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			I look forward to reading your
			report, Commander. At least, I
			think I do.

	Picard notices that Beverly's on the bridge. They nod
	in greeting:

					BEVERLY
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Doctor...

	Their eyes meet for a moment.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         59.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Course laid in, Captain.

					PICARD
			Engage.

65   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	turning to its new heading... and blasting into warp.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "Captain's Holiday" 
                          #40273-167 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Ira Steven Behr 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Chip Chalmers 


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                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                      JANUARY 21, 1990
 

         STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - CAST          

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Captain's Holiday"  
                         
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             VASH
                RIKER              SOVAK
                DATA               AJUR
                BEVERLY            BORATUS
                TROI               JOVAL
                GEORDI             
                WORF               COMPUTER VOICE

                                   Non-Speaking
                                     RESORT SUPERNUMERARIES
                Non-Speaking         MALE COMPANION
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  ENSIGN BENNETT     

     STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Captain's Holiday" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE              USS ENTERPRISE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     RISIAN LANAI
              TURBOLIFT
              CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
              CORRIDOR (VARIOUS)
          
            RISIAN RESORT
              LOBBY
              PICARD'S ROOM
              VASH'S ROOM
          
            CAVERN

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - 01/24/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Captain's Holiday"
                           
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                AJUR                 AY-zure
                BORATUS              bur-A-tus
                ESTRAGON             EST-ra-gone
                HORGA'HN             HOR-gone
                JAMAHAROHN           JAH-ma-ha-ron
                JOVAL                JOE-val
                KAL DANO             CAL DAY-no
                SOVAK                SOE-vauk
                VASH                 VASH

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER   1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                     "Captain's Holiday"                           
                            TEASER                              

1    INT. RISIAN PLEASURE HAVEN - THE LOBBY

	Imagine a twenty-fourth century Hawaiian resort. The
	indoor/outdoor open-sided lobby (one end leads off to
	a sun drenched lanai) has a simple grace and beauty
	that is immediately apparent.

	In the center of the lobby is a stone shrine. Residing
	on the alter is a large rotund idol (also made of
	stone) called a Horga'hn. Smaller, wooden Horga'hns
	circle the main figure.

	As for the guests, they all appear rested and happy.
	Clothing is loose, casual and extremely revealing.
	Couples predominate, with the spectrum of sexual
	preferences being evident.

2    NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Two sleek and well dressed aliens (Vorgons -- one male,
	BORATUS, the other female, AJUR) MATERIALIZE by one
	of the entranceways.

	The Vorgons glance curiously around the lobby then make
	their way over to a nearby wall grid.

	Ajur places her palm on an adjoining sensor panel which
	glows at her touch.

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Welcome to Risa. All that is ours
			is yours.

					AJUR
			We are looking for the lodging
			chamber of Captain Jean-Luc
			Picard.

	A beat as the computer accesses the data.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - TEASER   2.

2    CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			A file scan reveals no record of
			a Captain Picard currently
			visiting Risa.

	The Vorgons exchange a look of concern.

					AJUR
			When is he expected to arrive?

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Where is no arrival date on file
			for any such individual.

	Ajur removes her hand from the panel. It goes dark.

					BORATUS
			Could we have been mistaken?

	And when Ajur speaks, it is without the slightest hint
	of doubt.

					AJUR
			He will come.

	HOLD ON the Vorgons. They look confident and slightly
	ominous.

3    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Slowly circling a cloud shrouded planet.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, Stardate
			43745.2. We are in orbit of
			Gemaris Five where, for the past
			two weeks, Captain Picard has been
			serving as mediator in a trade
			dispute between the Gemarians and
			their nearest neighbor, the
			Dachlyds.

4    INT. BRIDGE

	DATA at Ops, ENSIGN BENNETT at Conn, WORF at Tactical.
	RIKER standing by Command.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER   3.

4    CONTINUED:

	He greets TROI who has just entered from the aft
	turbolift.

					RIKER
			Welcome back, Counselor.

					TROI
			It's good to be back. It's been
			a grueling two weeks.

					RIKER
			I take it the captain was able
			to negotiate an agreement mutually
			beneficial to both parties.

					TROI
			He did. Though I don't know how
			he managed it. Both the Gemarians
			and the Dachlyds are incredibly
			stubborn people.

					RIKER
			The more difficult the task, the
			sweeter the victory.

	The turbolift doors re-open and out steps PICARD.
	Though he moves with his usual determination, there is
	a slight edge of weariness to his gestures. He
	definitely does not act like a man who has just won a
	"sweet" victory.

					PICARD
			Break us out of orbit, Mister
			Bennett. Set a course for
			Starbase twelve.

	Picard approaches the Command area.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Report, Number One.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER   4.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Everything status quo, sir.

					PICARD
			Very well...

	He glances around the bridge. Then abruptly:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			If anyone needs me, I'll be in
			my Ready Room.

					RIKER
			Sir...

	Picard turns back in the doorway.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Congratulations.

					PICARD
			About what?

					PIKER
			About the trade agreement.

	A beat, then Picard gives a brief nod of
	acknowledgement before disappearing into his office.

	A puzzled Riker stares after him.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Counselor, is it my imagination
			or is something bothering the
			captain?

					TROI
			He has been under a great deal
			of strain lately. While on
			Gemaris he ate sparingly... and
			slept even less.

					RIKER
			Is there anything we can do?

					TROI
			I have a solution in mind, but
			I doubt he'll agree to it.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER   5.

4    CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			And what would that be?

					TROI
				(simply)
			Our captain needs a vacation.

	An amused Riker smiles sympathetically. Troi is
	absolutely right. The captain will never agree to it.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE   6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard at his desk studying a stack of reports. He
	leans forward to stretch out a stiff back.

	The DOOR CHIME SOUNDS. Picard is too distracted to
	respond. The CHIME SOUNDS again.

					PICARD
			Come.

	BEVERLY ENTERS. A woman with a mission.

					BEVERLY
			Sir, it's come to my attention
			one of the crew has been
			neglecting his health again.

	A warning light goes off in Picard's head. He sits up
	a little straighter in his chair.

					PICARD
			How so?

					BEVERLY
			He suffers from a classic case
			of stress related ailments brought
			about by overwork. Exhaustion,
			irritability... muscle spasms.
			Yet he insists on ignoring them.

	Picard, who was just about to rub his aching back,
	halts in mid-gesture. He's now certain he's the object
	of Beverly's report.

					PICARD
			It doesn't sound all that serious.

					BEVERLY
			And I plan to keep it that way.

					PICARD
			Recommended treatment.

					BEVERLY
			A week's shore leave.

	Picard shakes his head, dismissing the notion entirely.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE   7.

5    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Impossible.

	But Beverly comes right back at him.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc... I could make it an
			order.

					PICARD
			But you won't... Beverly you know
			I loathe vacations.

					BEVERLY
			You loathe going on vacation.
			Once you're there you have a
			marvelous time. You told me you
			loved the four days you spent on
			Zytchin Three.

					PICARD
			I lied.
				(an idea)
			The Enterprise is scheduled to
			spend a week undergoing a
			maintenance overhaul at Starbase
			twelve. While there, I promise
			to make full use of all available
			recreation activities.

					BEVERLY
			Watching some technician fill
			deuterium tanks is not my idea
			of fun.

	It doesn't sound like much fun to Picard either.

					PICARD
			I suppose I could find a few hours
			to spend on the Holodeck.

					BEVERLY
			Forget about the Holodeck. There
			must be someplace you'd like to
			go.

					PICARD
			The Astrophysics Center on Icor
			Nine is holding a symposium on rogue
			star clusters. I had given serious
			thought to attending.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE  7A.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Serious thought is the last thing
			you need. Why not go some place
			beautiful? Where you can relax
			and be pampered. You deserve it.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE   8.

5    CONTINUED: (3)

	But Picard isn't ready to commit.

					PICARD
			I'll give it serious thought.

					BEVERLY
				(insistent)
			Captain...

					PICARD
			Beverly... enough.

	Beverly sighs and backs off. Picard returns to his
	reports, confident that he's dodged that particular
	bullet.

5A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship cruising at warp speed.

5B   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker are headed towards a turbolift.

					RIKER
			So have you decided where you're
			going yet?

	The turbolift doors open. Picard and Riker ENTER.

6    INT. TURBOLIFT

	Continuous.
					PICARD
			Yes Number One, I have.
				(to computer)
			The bridge.

					RIKER
			I meant for your shore leave.

	Picard glares at his first officer.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  8A.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Not you too.

					RIKER
				(to computer)
			Halt.

	The turbolift stops. A smiling Riker launches into
	his sales pitch.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE   9.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I know this perfect little
			vacation spot... In fact, its
			co-ordinates lie within this
			sector.

					PICARD
			How convenient. Except I have
			absolutely no intention of taking
			a holiday. Do I make myself
			clear?

					RIKER
			Very clear...

					PICARD
			Good. I'm glad we've got that
			straightened out.
				(to computer)
			Resume.

	The turbolift continues on its way. Riker, realizing
	he doesn't have much time left, presses on.

					RIKER
			It's called Risa. And believe
			me Captain, it's paradise. Warm
			tropical breezes... exotic food...
			and nothing to do but sit back
			and enjoy the quiet.
				(a beat)
			And then there's --

	Picard anticipates Riker's next thought.

					PICARD & RIKER
				(together)
			... the women...

					PICARD
			... of course.

					RIKER
			I'm sure you'd find their
			sybaritic outlook on life very
			appealing.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  10.

6    CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I'm sure I would.

	Riker thinks he has the captain sold. The turbolift
	doors open.

					RIKER
			I'm glad to hear you say so, sir.

7
thru	OMITTED
9

9A   INT. BRIDGE

	As Picard and Riker EXIT the aft turbolift.

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, this vessel is
			about to undergo extensive
			repairs requiring my personal
			supervision.

					RIKER
			But what about Risa?

					PICARD
			Some other time, Number One.

	Troi is on her way over to the turbolift. Perhaps a
	brief conspiratorial look passes between her and Riker
	before she speaks.

					TROI
			Will, I've just received some
			delightful news.

					RIKER
			Really?

	And we get the feeling that what follows is said more
	for Picard's benefit than for Riker's.

					TROI
			There's an excellent chance my
			mother may be meeting us at
			Starbase twelve.

	To Picard this sounds anything but "delightful."

					PICARD
			Your mother?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT ONE  11.

9A   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Yes, she's returning home from
			a conference on Achrady Seven.
			She's going to try to rearrange
			her schedule so she can spend some
			time visiting with us.

					RIKER
			That's wonderful, Deanna.

					TROI
			She mentioned how much she's
			looking forward to seeing you
			again, Captain.

					PICARD
			Did she?

	Troi ENTERS the turbolift.

	The turbolift doors close. Picard is only too well
	aware of how "fond" Lwaxana can be.

					PICARD
			Commander, I'd like a word with
			you. In private.

	Picard ENTERS the Ready Room. Riker follows.

9B   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Continuous.

					RIKER
			Is something wrong, Captain?

					PICARD
			Tell me, Number One, is the entire
			crew aware of this little scheme
			to send me off on holiday?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE  12.

9B   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(fighting back a smile)
			I believe there are two ensigns
			stationed on deck thirty-nine who
			know nothing about it.

					PICARD
			I suppose this means I can look
			forward to a week of continual
			harassment on the subject.

	Riker's look says he wouldn't be at all surprised. A
	beat as Picard decides it's not really worth the fight.

					PICARD
			I admit I have been feeling a bit
			fatigued.

	Hold on Picard having made his decision.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE13-13A.      

9BA	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming out of warp and approaching Risa.

9C   INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	The ship is out of warp. Picard, dressed in casual
	clothing, is packing up some books to take with him on
	his trip. Riker and Troi are there to see him off.

					RIKER
			I'll see to it that these bags are
			beamed directly to your room.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT ONE  14.

9C   CONTINUED:

	Troi leans over and unbuttons the top button of the
	Captain's shirt. That feels better.

					TROI
			You look very handsome, Captain...
			If you don't mind my saying so.

	Riker looks over at the stack of books lying atop a
	travel bag.

					RIKER
			You're not really bringing all
			these books with you?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE  15.

9C   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I thought I'd take along some
			light reading... in case I got
			bored.

	Riker checks out some of the titles.

					RIKER
			Ulysses by James Joyce? Ethics,
			Sophistry and the Alternate
			Universe by Ving Kuda -- You call
			this light reading?

					PICARD
			To each his own, Number One.

	Picard closes up the bag. As he starts out of the
	room:

					RIKER
			Did I ever mention how imaginative
			Risian women are?

					TROI
			Too often, Commander.

	Riker looks over at Troi. Could there have been a
	slight trace of jealousy in the counselor's remark?

9D   INT. CORRIDOR LEADING TO TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Picard, Troi and Riker.

					RIKER
			Captain, I do have one request.

					PICARD
			You want me to bring you back a
			souvenir?

	How did he know?

					RIKER
			It's called a Horga'hn. You won't
			have any trouble finding one.

					PICARD
			Consider it done.


  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE  15A.

9E   NEW ANGLE

	WORF and a security guard are waiting outside the
	Transporter Room.

					WORF
			Sir, I would feel better if you
			would allow me to assign a
			security officer to accompany you.
			We will be out of communication
			range as soon as we leave orbit.

					PICARD
			I don't think that will be
			necessary, Lieutenant. Risa has
			a reputation of being a most
			peaceful planet.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  16.

9E   CONTINUED:

	Picard realizes there's no use in putting it off any
	longer.

					PICARD
			The ship is yours, Number One.

					TROI
			Enjoy your trip, Captain.

					PICARD
			I'll try, Counselor.

	Picard ENTERS the Transporter Room. As the doors
	close, Riker turns to Troi.

					RIKER
			He's going to have a great time.

10   OMITTED

11   INT. RISIAN PLEASURE HAVEN - THE LOBBY (OPTICAL)

	Picard MATERIALIZES. A glance at the blissful faces of
	the other guests only serves to convince him that it's
	going to be a long week.

12   NEW ANGLE

	A woman, VASH, mid-thirties, striking good looks, moves
	away from the pond, where she has stood admiring the
	shrine of the Horga'hn. She casts a backward glance
	at the idols.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  17.

12   CONTINUED:

	She and Picard are on a collision course, and sure
	enough, they come together with a jolt.

					PICARD
			Pardon me.

	Vash is about to answer back when something catches her
	eye in the entranceway behind Picard. What happens
	next is quite fast.

13   VASH'S P.O.V.

	SOVAK, a Ferengi has just arrived at the Haven. His
	eyes search the room.

14   BACK TO SCENE

	Vash moves slightly to the side so that Picard's body
	will block her from Sovak's sightline. Her eyes light
	up as she suddenly "recognizes" Picard.

					VASH
			It's so good to see you again.

	Before Picard can react, she throws her arms around his
	neck and gives him an enthusiastic kiss.

	Her eyes remain open and she sees that Sovak has
	spotted her anyway. At first the Ferengi looks as if
	he's going to approach her, but he thinks better of
	it and with an ugly grin, moves away.

	A relieved Vash then gazes over at Picard whose eyes
	have stayed open as well. For a beat, they stare at
	one another, lips pressed together. Then Picard breaks
	the embrace.

					PICARD
			I think you've mistaken me for
			someone else.

	Vash studies Picard's face closely and then reacts.

					VASH
			You know, I believe you're right.

	She shrugs, and then flashes a very provocative smile.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  18.

14   CONTINUED:

					VASH
				(continuing)
			Welcome to Risa.

	She strolls away.

					PICARD
				(to himself)
			A simple handshake would have
			sufficed.

	He walks off. The CAMERA follows him only to stop when
	he reaches:

15   THE VORGONS

	who study him closely as he walks by. A meaningful
	look passes between them, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

16   INT. LANAI (OPTICAL)

	Another perfect day at the Pleasure Haven. The
	temperature is the equivalent of a balmy eighty-three
	degrees Fahrenheit; a warm breeze prevents the heat
	from becoming oppressive, and the water (you'll have to
	take my word for it because we never get to see the
	ocean) is as clear and calm as a lake.

	The CAMERA OPENS on a happy couple, lying asleep on the
	veranda. CAMERA PANS over to a second couple, kissing
	passionately. CAMERA PANS again to REVEAL:

17   PICARD

	Sitting in a lounge chair, trying to concentrate on the
	thick tome he's reading. It's not as simple as it
	would appear. First of all, it's not easy to relax
	with a couple locked in the throes of lust only a few
	feet away. For a private man like Jean-Luc Picard,
	such public behavior is distasteful at best. Then
	another couple comes running up from the unseen beach.
	The water from their still dripping bodies sprays over
	him. Annoyed, he carefully wipes dry his book.

18   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As he settles back down, a hoverball glides over to
	him and stops dead in the air only inches from his
	face. Picard tries to ignore it but the sphere emits
	an aggravating low level HUM. He casually tries to
	swat it away but it avoids his hand and darts away.
	Picard reopens his book... just as the hoverball makes
	an abrupt reappearance above his head. As he looks
	up:

					JOVAL (V.O.)
			Return.

	The hoverball zips away.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT TWO  20.

19   NEW ANGLE

	to include Joval, a delicate beauty wearing an eye
	catching bathing outfit. She grabs hold of the
	hoverball.

					JOVAL
			My apologies. I fear I have yet
			to master the art of hoverball.

					PICARD
			So it would seem.

	Joval sits beside him.

					JOVAL
			My name is Joval. I am employed
			here. Is there anything you
			require to make your stay a more
			pleasant one?

	A small smile from Picard. He shakes his head as if
	he's heard it all before.

					JOVAL
			You find me amusing.

					PICARD
			No. It's just that you're the
			fifth woman to ask me that this
			morning... All I require is to
			sit here in the sun and read my
			book. Alone.

					JOVAL
			And afterward?

	The question catches Picard by surprise.

					PICARD
			I really haven't thought that far
			ahead.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  21.

19   CONTINUED:

					JOVAL
			Then may I suggest a swim to be
			followed by a massage?

	This is all said very matter of fact, without any hint
	of salaciousness and no trace of servitude.

					PICARD
			Some other time perhaps.

	Picard was hoping this would end matters right there,
	but Joval only looks perplexed.

					JOVAL
			I don't understand. You say you
			wish to be alone yet you carry
			the Horga'hn.

	She holds up a small wooden copy of the idol which is
	on a table next to Picard.

					PICARD
			I just purchased that.
				(suddenly suspicious)
			Why? Are you implying it holds
			some special meaning?

	Joval looks at him like he has got to be kidding.

					JOVAL
			The Horga'hn is the Risian
			symbol of sexuality. To own
			one is to call forth it powers.
			To display it is to announce you
			are seeking Jamaharohn.

	Picard glares at the Horga'hn.

					PICARD
				(softly but
				 emphatically)
			Riker!

					JOVAL
			Do you seek Jamaharohn?

					PICARD
			I don't even know what it means.
				(quickly)
			Nor do I want to. The Horga'hn
			is for a friend.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  22.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					JOVAL
			I see. Someone close to you.

					PICARD
			That's right.

					JOVAL
			Someone you love.

					PICARD
			I wouldn't go that far.

	Joval stands.

					JOVAL
			Your attitude is most puzzling.
			I will leave you now to your book.

					PICARD
			That's all I ask.

	And with a final look of disapproval, Joval leaves.

	As for Picard, the conversation has done nothing to
	improve his mood. Once again, he opens the book, tries
	to make himself comfortable.

	After a beat, an ominous shadow falls over him. He
	looks up to see:

20   PICARD'S P.O.V.

	A dark figure who stands backlit before him.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			You're blocking the sun.

	The figure leans forward into the CAMERA and now we
	realize it's Sovak, the Ferengi, looking rather absurd
	in a Risian resort outfit.

					SOVAK
			I know you're working with her.
			I warn you, it's a mistake.

21   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard looks around, convinced that Sovak must be
	speaking to someone else. But no one's there.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  23.

21   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Are you addressing me?

					SOVAK
			Don't bother to deny it. I've
			seen the two of you together.

					PICARD
			I don't know what the devil you're
			talking about. But whatever it
			is, I assure you it's no concern
			of mine.

	Picard goes back to his book, trying his best to ignore
	the Ferengi.

					SOVAK
			Tell her I want the disc returned
			to me immediately.

					PICARD
			Perhaps I haven't made myself
			clear. You have the wrong man.

22   ANGLE ON VASH

	who is seated in a lounge chair at the edge of the
	lobby. A male companion is giving her a backrub as she
	watches Picard and Sovak.

23   BACK TO SCENE

					SOVAK
			I am rapidly losing patience with
			you. I demand you talk business.

	Picard has had about enough of this guy.

					PICARD
			You'll find Ferengi demands carry
			little weight with me.

					SOVAK
			Obviously you've never dealt with
			my people before.

					PICARD
			On the contrary, I have. All too
			often.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  24.

23   CONTINUED:

					SOVAK
			Then you know the Ferengi are not
			to be trifled with.

					PICARD
			Or trusted.

	Sovak looks threateningly over him.

					SOVAK
			You dare to insult me!

	Picard rises to his feet. The Ferengi stands his
	ground.

					PICARD
			I advise you to listen closely
			for I will not say this again.
			I came to Risa for a holiday,
			nothing more. I have no knowledge
			of this woman you refer to, nor
			have I laid eyes on any disc.

					SOVAK
			You expect me to believe such
			feeble lies?

					PICARD
				(with an edge)
			I don't particularly care what
			you believe.

	A long beat as Picard stares down Sovak. Finally the
	Ferengi backs away.

					SOVAK
			This is not over yet, human. The
			disc is mine... And so is the
			woman. Remember that.

	The Ferengi EXITS into the lobby.

	Picard takes a deep breath, allowing the tension to
	drain out of him. He sits back down and once again
	opens the book.

					VASH (V.O.)
			Hello!

	Picard slams the book shut.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT TWO  25.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

	He turns, sees Vash standing by the doorway of the
	lanai. Her outfit leaves little to the imagination.

					PICARD
			Oh, it's you.

					VASH
			That's not much of a greeting.

	Undeterred, she sits down beside him.

					PICARD
			Look, I don't mean to appear rude,
			but I am not seeking Jamaharohn.

	At first Vash appears perplexed, but then she smiles
	and nods philosophically.

					VASH
			All right. But you really should
			try it some time.

	And it's clear that Vash knows of what she speaks.

					PICARD
			If I "try it", it will be at a
			time of my own choosing.

					VASH
			That's fine with me. It's not
			as though I was offering to help
			you find it.

	And now it's Picard who's a bit taken back.

					PICARD
			I assumed by the way you welcomed
			me the other day...

					VASH
			I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.

					PICARD
			I don't recall saying I was
			embarrassed.

					VASH
			Do public displays of affection
			normally make you uncomfortable?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  26.

23   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Let's just say I prefer to be
			acquainted with the women I kiss.

					VASH
			That's understandable. The name's
			Vash.

	She holds out her hand. And for a brief moment before
	Picard takes it, they stare at each other in an
	undeniable beat of sexual tension.

					PICARD
			Jean-Luc Picard.

					VASH
			So tell me about yourself,
			Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
				(scowling)
			Is that really necessary?

					VASH
			Would you rather I guess? I can
			be very persistent.

	Picard sees she means it. If only to get it over
	with...

					PICARD
			I'm captain of a Federation
			starship.

	Vash is impressed.

					VASH
			Well then that explains it.

					PICARD
			Explains what?

					VASH
			I noticed you arguing with that
			Ferengi. For a moment there it
			looked like it was going to come
			to blows.

	And suddenly it all clicks into place for Picard.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  26A.

23   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			You're the woman he was talking
			about?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  27.

23   CONTINUED: (5)

	Vash tries to keep it light but there's a hint of worry
	in her voice.

					VASH
			I hope your disagreement wasn't
			over me.

	Picard gets up.

					PICARD
			For the answer to that I suggest
			you ask him.

	He reaches down and picks up his book and Riker's
	Horga'hn.

					VASH
			Where are you going?

					PICARD
			To find some privacy.

	He walks off towards the lobby. Vash gets up to
	follow.

					VASH
			Wait a second.

24   INT. LOBBY

	Picard and Vash ENTER from the lanai.

					VASH
			What did he tell you? I'm sure
			there wasn't a bit of truth to
			any of it.

25   NEW ANGLE

	As a triumphant Sovak appears from behind a plant and
	blocks their path.

					SOVAK
				(to Picard)
			And you said you didn't know her.

					PICARD
			I don't. And I don't want to.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  28.

25   CONTINUED:

					SOVAK
				(to Vash)
			Return the disc to me and all will
			be forgiven.

					VASH
			The disc doesn't belong to you,
			Sovak. It never did.

	Picard has no intention of staying around to hear them
	argue.

					PICARD
			It would seem you two have a lot
			to discuss. If you'll excuse
			me...

	He starts to go, but Vash stops him.

					VASH
			I'm sorry, Jean-Luc. Perhaps one
			day I can explain this all to you.

26   INSERT

	As she slips an optical disc into his coat pocket.

27   BACK TO SCENE

					PICARD
			Perhaps you can.

	And with that, he leaves. Vash watches him go. Sovak
	appears at her shoulder.

					SOVAK
			I have a proposal I believe you'll
			find most interesting.

					VASH
			Save your breath.

					SOVAK
			I am willing to pay you your
			weight in gold in exchange for
			the disc. Is that not a generous
			offer?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  29.

27   CONTINUED:

	Vash dismisses the offer with a look and then walks
	off.

					SOVAK
				(admiring)
			I must have that woman.

28   INT PICARD'S ROOM

	Picard ENTERS. We do not reveal the interior of the
	room until Picard reacts to:

29   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Boratus and Ajur, who are busy using some kind of hand
	held tracking device to scan the area.

					PICARD
			What are you doing in my room?

	The Vorgons stop their scan.

					AJUR
			We are Vorgons. I am Ajur. This
			is Boratus.

					BORATUS
			We come from the twenty-seventh
			century. We've traveled three
			hundred years into the past to
			find you.

	And off Picard's reaction, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

30   INT. PICARD'S ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and the Vorgons as before.

					PICARD
			Let's assume for the moment I
			believe you. That you are indeed
			from the future. What is it that
			you want from me?

					AJUR
			Have you heard of the Tox Uthat?

	The question surprises Picard.

					PICARD
			I'm aware of the legend. It tells
			of a visitor from the future who
			left behind a mysterious device
			known as the Tox Uthat.

					AJUR
			Essentially that story is correct.

					PICARD
			Then the Uthat actually exists.

					BORATUS
				(nodding)
			It was invented by a scientist
			named Kal Dano in the mid-twenty-seventh
			century. The Uthat is a
			quantum phase inhibitor... capable
			of halting all nuclear reaction
			within a star.

					PICARD
			But why bring such a powerful
			weapon into the past?

					BORATUS
			Criminals attempted to steal the
			device from Dano. He was
			determined to keep it out of their
			hands, so he fled back to the
			twenty-second century... where
			he hid it.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT THREE 31.

30   CONTINUED:

					BORATUS
				(nodding)
			Ajur and I were the security team
			assigned to protect the Uthat.
			Having failed in our duty, we
			followed Dano into the past,
			hoping to return him and the
			weapon safely to our own time.

	One look at the aliens tells Picard all he needs to
	know.

					PICARD
			I gather you were unsuccessful.

					AJUR
			Though we searched for many years,
			we were unable to find any trace
			of it.

					BORATUS
			Returning home in defeat we began
			to search through the historical
			records for some clue to the
			Uthat's fate.

					AJUR
			For years we looked through the
			archives of the many cultures that
			reside in this part of the galaxy.

					PICARD
			And the search led you to me?

					AJUR
			We came upon a brief account
			stating you had discovered an
			object of unknown origin while
			vacationing on Risa. From its
			description -- a crystal cube that
			fits in the palm of the hand -- we
			surmised it could very well be
			the Uthat.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry to disappoint you, but
			I haven't found a thing -- including
			peace, which is the only thing
			I'm looking for.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 32.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					BORATUS
			You will find such a device,
			Captain -- to us it's already part
			of history.

	It's a difficult argument for Picard to refute.

					PICARD
			And if I do find it, what then?

					AJUR
			You will give it to us immediately
			so that we may return with it.

					BORATUS
			Can we expect your cooperation,
			Picard?

	Picard hesitates before replying. There is no way to
	verify the Vorgon's story -- and his instincts are
	whispering caution. His answer is subtly ambiguous.

					PICARD
			The Uthat belongs to your time
			-- not mine.

	Upon hearing Picard's answer, the aliens seem to relax
	for the first time.

					AJUR
				(pleased)
			It would appear that history is
			correct in its assessment of you,
			Captain. You are a very wise man.

	And with that, the Vorgons touch their transporter
	belts and DEMATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER EFFECT).

	Picard reacts to their abrupt departure, not sure
	whether Ajur's last remark was a compliment or a subtly
	veiled threat. He takes off his jacket and as he does,
	Vash's optical disc drops to the floor. He picks it up
	and examines it closely.

31   INT. VASH'S ROOM (A REDRESS OF PICARD'S)

	Vash is busy gathering up her belongings which have
	been tossed helter-skelter around the room.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT THREE 32A.

31   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			May I come in?

	She turns quickly.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT THREE 33.

32   NEW ANGLE

	Picard is standing in the doorway.

					VASH
			Excuse the mess.

	She returns to her work.

					VASH
			Sovak has taken to searching my
			room periodically.

	Picard holds up the disc.

					PICARD
			Is this what he's looking for?

	An apologetic Vash reacts to the sight of the disc.

					VASH
			I'm sorry I had to hide it like
			that, but I was afraid he'd start
			searching me next.

					PICARD
			This disc must contain some very
			valuable information.

	Vash reaches out her hand, waits for Picard to give it
	back.

					VASH
			I doubt it's anything you'd be
			interested in.

	But Picard holds on to the disc.

					PICARD
			That depends.

	And now Vash isn't as calm as she was a moment before.

					VASH
			On what?

					PICARD
			On whether or not this has
			anything to do with the Tox Uthat.

					VASH
				(a flash of anger)
			Did Sovak tell you that?

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 34.

32   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Let's just say I've heard...
			rumors that the Uthat is located
			somewhere on Risa.

	Vash tries to gauge just how much Picard knows. But
	he's a hard man to read.

					VASH
			Look, the last thing I need is
			a partner.

					PICARD
			Then it's true.

	Vash sees that Picard is not about to let go of this.

					VASH
			I don't suppose you ever heard
			of Professor Samuel Estragon?

					PICARD
			As a matter of fact, I have. He
			spent half his life searching for
			the Uthat.
				(off her reaction)
			Archaeology is a hobby of mine.

					VASH
			I served as his personal
			assistant for the past five years.
			Shortly before he died, he
			uncovered new data pinpointing
			its location. That disc contains
			his research notes and maps.

					PICARD
			So you're continuing his work?

					VASH
			Exactly.

					PICARD
			With a Ferengi as an associate.

					VASH
			Sovak and I are definitely not
			working together.

					PICARD
			But the two of you are well
			acquainted.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 34A.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					VASH
			At times he aided the professor
			in his explorations. Especially
			in situations that weren't quite
			ethical.

					PICARD
			And now with typical Ferengi
			logic, he's convinced that the
			Uthat belongs to him.

					VASH
			All he cares about is selling it
			to the highest bidder.

					PICARD
			I take it you have a more noble
			purpose in mind.

					VASH
			I told the professor I'd present
			it to the Daystrom Institute.
				(with a hint of anxiety)
			But first I have to find it.
			And that won't be easy with Sovak
			watching me every minute.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 35.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

	And to Picard it's as if fate itself has brought him to
	this moment.

					PICARD
			Then I'll go in your place.

	Vash reacts. Not so fast buddy.

					VASH
			And what about me?

					PICARD
			You'll remain here. It's safer.

					VASH
			This isn't a starship, Jean-Luc.
			And I don't follow orders.

	A beat as they stare at each other.

					VASH
			You'd never find it without me.
			The professor's notes are in code.

	She smiles triumphantly. Picard grudgingly accepts
	the inevitable.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT THREE 36.

32   CONTINUED: (4)

	In spite of himself, Picard is beginning to admire this
	brash woman.

					PICARD
			From the moment we met I knew you
			were going to be trouble.

					VASH
			You look like a man who could
			handle trouble.

					PICARD
			How far is it to our destination?

					VASH
			According to the professor's notes,
			a series of subterranrean caves lie
			twenty-nine kilometers due east.
			That's where we'll find the Uthat.

					PICARD
			I'll meet you in the lobby in
			fifteen minutes. Be punctual.
				(a beat)
			I advise you to change clothing.

	He heads for the door.

					VASH
			Jean-Luc...

	He turns.

					VASH
			... We're going to make a wonderful
			team.

	Picard isn't quite so confident. He EXITS.

33   INT. LOBBY

	Picard and Vash move quickly through the lobby. Vash
	is carrying a back pack.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT THREE 37.

34   NEW ANGLE

	As Sovak appears at their side.

					SOVAK
			I expected such treachery. Did
			you think you could sneak away
			from me so easily?

35   INSERT

	A small phaser is pressed against Picard's back.

36   BACK TO SCENE

	As Picard and Vash react.

37   INT. LOBBY - THE LANAI (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Vash ENTER, followed by Sovak. As they turn
	to face him:

					SOVAK
			The disc -- where is it?

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 38.

37   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Didn't anyone tell you weapons
			aren't allowed on Risa?

					SOVAK
			You're making a grave mistake
			putting your trust in this woman.

					VASH
			It would be a worse mistake to
			trust you.

					SOVAK
			Silence!
				(to Picard)
			Do you know how she acquired the
			disc in the first place?

	Vash starts toward the Ferengi.

					VASH
				(a warning)
			Sovak!

	He points the phaser in her direction, effectively
	stopping her in her tracks. Sovak smiles. He's
	enjoying this.

					SOVAK
				(to Picard)
			I paid her to steal it. But
			instead she betrayed me, and
			used my money to make her way
			here.

					VASH
			That's not the way it happened.

					SOVAK
				(relishing it)
			She's a greedy and unscrupulous
			woman.
				(drooling over Vash)
			A perfect mate for a Ferengi.

					PICARD
			You are becoming quite an
			annoyance, Sovak.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 39.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

					SOVAK
			As are you, human. Perhaps I
			should kill you and then take the
			disc.

	Vash moves forward, holding out the back pack.

					VASH
			No wait... you can have it.

	A greedy Sovak, anticipating victory, reaches for the
	bag. Vash tosses it to him. A surprised Sovak catches
	it. Picard uses the opportunity to grab for the phaser.
	The Ferengi FIRES it, the beam passing between Picard
	and Vash. A solid punch from the captain and Sovak
	crumples to the ground.

	Picard takes the phaser and tosses it in the bushes. He
	picks up the back pack.

					VASH
			You see, I told you we'd make a
			good team.

	Picard still isn't totally convinced. He leads her
	away.

					PICARD
			We have a long trip ahead of us.

	They EXIT the lanai.

	Hold a beat, and then the Vorgons MATERIALIZE (VORGON
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT).

					AJUR
			So it finally begins.

					BORATUS
			Picard must not be allowed to
			destroy the Uthat.

					AJUR
			He will surrender it to us...
			or die.

	And on two very grim and determined Vorgons, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR  40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

38   INT. CAVERN (OPTICAL)

	A dark, primeval place. Shafts of moonlight emanating
	from natural fissures in the ceiling provide the only
	illumination.

	Picard is finishing up some dinner as he stands gazing
	off into the shadows. Behind him is a small, grassy
	chamber. He turns and ENTERS -- revealing a weary Vash
	resting on the ground. She holds a tricorder-like
	device (the disc is inside) as she checks the
	professor's maps.

					PICARD
			Have you calculated how much
			further we have to go?

					VASH
			Another eleven kilometers.

	Picard is well aware they both could use a rest.

					PICARD
			We'll remain here for the night.

					VASH
			I was hoping you'd say that.

	She flops onto her back, arms outstretched. Picard
	sits with his back to the cave wall.

					PICARD
			We made better time than I
			expected.

	Vash leans up on her elbows.

					VASH
			I'll take that as a compliment.

	Picard acknowledges.

					PICARD
			As it was intended.

	Vash sits up -- moves closer to Picard. She hesitates
	-- looking for the right words... Totally serious for
	a change.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR  41.

38   CONTINUED:

					VASH
			Jean-Luc... I'm afraid I haven't
			been totally honest with you.

					PICARD
			Forgive me if I don't act
			surprised.

					VASH
			Sovak did pay me to hand over the
			disc.

					PICARD
			Then you did steal it.

					VASH
			It wasn't stealing. The professor
			was dead... Someone had to
			continue his work. I had already
			devoted five years of my life to
			tracking down the Uthat.

					PICARD
			But you took Sovak's money.

					VASH
			It was the only way I could afford
			to get to Risa. As for Sovak,
			he got exactly what he deserved.

	Picard gives a wry grin.

					PICARD
			Well, any woman who can beat a
			Ferengi at his own game, bears
			watching.

	Vash is delighted to return Picard's smile.

					VASH
			I'll take that as another
			compliment. I am flattered.

	A silent moment passes between them. Then:

					PICARD
				(gruffly)
			We should get some sleep.

	Vash turns and rummages through the pack. She pulls
	out a blanket (perhaps some kind of sleeping bag.)

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR  42.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					VASH
			You know Jean-Luc, it's lucky for
			you we met.

	Picard flashes Vash a dubious look as he helps her
	spread out the blanket.

					VASH
			If it wasn't for me, you'd still
			be back there sitting in the
			sun... relaxing.

					PICARD
			That happens to be why I came to
			Risa.

	They both slip under the blanket. Settle in.

					VASH
			I'm sure you hated every minute
			of it. That kind of vacation isn't
			for a man like you. You need
			excitement.

					PICARD
			Excitement? Sleeping in a damp
			cave... chasing after something
			we'll probably never find?

					VASH
				(confident)
			You are enjoying yourself, aren't
			you?

	A beat and then Picard allows himself a small grin.
	There's no use denying it.

					PICARD
			I suppose I am.

					VASH
				(victory)
			I just wanted to hear you say it.

					PICARD
			Good. Now go to sleep.

	A beat. Picard closes his eyes. Vash looks over at
	him.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR      43.

38   CONTINUED: (3)

					VASH
			I'll never forget that look on
			your face when you thought I was
			offering you Jamaharon.

	Picard's eyes open.

					PICARD
			That was a simple
			misunderstanding.

					VASH
				(a beat)
			You did seem a little disappointed
			when I turned you down.

	Picard rises up on an elbow, leans towards Vash.

					PICARD
			You can be the most irritating
			woman sometimes.

					VASH
				(smiling)
			You're kind of prickly yourself.
				(a beat)
			Don't you see, we're a lot alike.
			That's probably why we get along
			so well.

					PICARD
			You call this getting along?

					VASH
			All right. We don't get along.

	She moves up into a reclining position alongside
	Picard... and now their faces are only inches apart.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR      44.

38   CONTINUED: (4)

					VASH
				(softly)
			But you do admit we're attracted
			to one another.

	A long beat of sexual tension and Picard's response
	is more an admission than a denial.

					PICARD
			Do I?

					VASH
			If you want to pretend otherwise,
			that's fine with me, but...

	But before she can continue, Picard moves forward that
	last inch and kisses her.

					VASH
			You still think I'm trouble?

					PICARD
			I'm sure of it.

	They kiss again... and it grows more passionate. She
	lowers him down over her.

									DISSOLVE TO:

39   OMITTED

39A  INT. CAVERNS

	Picard and Vash hiking along. Picard wears the back
	pack.

40   INT. CAVERNS (OPTICAL)

	A vaulted cul-de-sac.

	Picard and Vash ENTER. Look around. Vash can barely
	contain her excitement as she consults her tricorder.

					VASH
			This is it. We've reached the
			end of our journey.

					PICARD
			Do you have an exact location?

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR     44A.

40   CONTINUED:

					VASH
				(reading off the disc)
			Six meters in from the large
			outcropping.

	Picard and Vash find the outcropping. Picard paces off
	the distance.

					PICARD
			That should put it right about
			here.

	Vash scans the spot with her tricorder. A frown slips
	across her face. She scans the rest of the chamber,
	her frown deepening.

					PICARD
			Is something wrong?

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR      45.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					VASH
			I can't get a reading. There must
			be Starithium ore in these rocks.

					PICARD
			That leaves us but one
			alternative.

	He reaches into the pack and pulls out a collapsible
	shovel -- hands it to Vash. Then takes out another for
	himself.

					PICARD
			Shall we?

	Vash nods. Picard buries the shovel into the ground.

	At the moment of impact, the Vorgons MATERIALIZE into
	the chamber. (VORGON MATERIALIZATION EFFECT.)

	Vash reacts to the intrusion -- what new enemy is this?

					VASH
				(wielding her shovel;
				 help)
			Picard!

					PICARD
				(seeing it's the
				 Vorgons)
			A bit early, aren't you?

					AJUR
			We are here to witness a great
			moment, Picard.

	Vash looks over at Picard, demanding an explanation.

					VASH
			Who the hell are they?

					PICARD
			They're security officers from
			the twenty-seventh century.
			They're here to take back the
			Uthat.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR      46.

40   CONTINUED: (3)

	Vash is torn between amazement and anger.

					VASH
			You knew about this and didn't
			tell me?

					PICARD
			My apologies Vash... But if I
			had told you, would you have
			brought me here?

					VASH
			Probably not.

					PICARD
			My point exactly.

					SOVAK (O.S.)
			So the betrayer is herself
			betrayed.

41   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Sovak ENTERS the vault carrying a phaser rifle at the
	ready. He reacts to the Vorgons.

					SOVAK
				(to Vash)
			You've put together quite a little
			team.

	Ajur advances towards Sovak.

					AJUR
			You must not interrupt Captain
			Picard...

	Sovak points the rifle at the Vorgon.

					SOVAK
			Quiet. Move back with the
			others.

	Ajur and Boratus comply and move closer to Picard and
	Vash.

					PICARD
				(coldly to Sovak)
			How did you get here?

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR      47.

41   CONTINUED:

					SOVAK
				(proudly)
			I found the disc in her room.

	Picard looks over at Vash. Can this be true?

					VASH
			That's impossible. I made a copy
			as a precaution. But I burned
			it before we left.

					SOVAK
			Only the outer casing was
			incinerated. Now, I had no
			intention of interrupting you.
			Please...
				(harshly)
			Continue digging.

	A beat. Neither Picard or Vash move. Sovak FIRES
	the phaser rifle into the air. A defiant Vash drives
	her shovel into the dirt. Picard looks over at the
	Vorgons. No help there. For the time being, there's
	only one thing to do.

	And as Picard begins to dig, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

42   INT. CAVERN (OPTICAL)

	Picard climbs out of a hole that has grown waist deep
	and five feet wide. Vash continues to shovel away --
	under the watchful eyes of the Vorgons and an
	increasingly anxious Sovak.

					SOVAK
			No one told you to stop digging,
			human.

					PICARD
			I see no reason to continue.

	Now Vash has stopped digging as well. Sovak fires a
	shot from the phaser rifle.

					SOVAK
			You will do as I say. Now pick
			up that shovel!

					PICARD
			Look around Sovak, by now it must
			be obvious even to you... the
			Uthat is not here.

					SOVAK
			Is this some pathetic attempt at
			trickery? Of course it's here.
			We simply haven't found it yet.

	Vash approaches Picard.

					VASH
			Are you saying the professor's
			findings were wrong?

					PICARD
			It would appear so.

	Picard's words seem to be making a strong impact on
	Vash. It's as if she's struggling to accept the truth.

					VASH
				(bewildered)
			But how could that be? His
			evidence was overwhelming.

	Sovak's rage and panic is building.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      49.

42   CONTINUED:

					SOVAK
			Enough with this foolishness.
				(to Vash)
			Can't you see he's trying to
			deceive us?
				(to Picard)
			Return to work this instant!

43   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Vash gives Sovak a sympathetic look.

					VASH
			I'm afraid he's right, Sovak.
			According to the disc we should
			have reached it hours ago.

					SOVAK
				(panic rising)
			Lies! Treachery! This cannot
			be happening. Not another
			failure. Not after having come
			so close.

					AJUR
			It is most puzzling.

	And with that, the Vorgons beam out. (VORGON
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT.)

					PICARD
				(firmly)
			It's over, Sovak.

					SOVAK
			No, I will not be cheated out of
			my prize.
				(to Vash)
			Tell him. Tell him the
			professor's research is
			irrefutable.

					VASH
				(her doubt's growing)
			I... I don't know anymore...

					SOVAK
			Then step aside...

	He grabs the shovel from Vash.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      50.

43   CONTINUED:

	He throws away the phaser rifle and lowers himself into
	the hole. He begins digging frantically.

					SOVAK
				(continuing)
			The Uthat is here... somewhere...
			Just waiting to be found... It
			can't hide from me forever.

	He continues digging.

44   NEW ANGLE

	Picard and Vash watch this sorry spectacle for a beat
	and then turn to leave.

45   INT. LOBBY - EVENING

	It is nearly deserted.

45A  INT. VASH'S ROOM

	Picard and Vash ENTER. Vash looks like a tired and
	defeated woman.

					VASH
			Five years of my life... wasted.

					PICARD
			There are other treasures to be
			found, Vash.

	Vash nods. She is trying to put up a brave front, but
	she is clearly devastated.

					VASH
			Not like the Uthat.
				(a beat)
			I hope you won't mind... but I
			need to be alone for awhile.

					PICARD
			I quite understand.

	Vash manages a smile. She kisses Picard on the cheek
	and he EXITS.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      51.

46   INT. PICARD'S ROOM - NIGHT

	Picard, back in the clothes he wore when he first came
	to the Haven, is packing his travel bags. (NOTE: He
	is now wearing his communicator.)

					RIKER (COM VOICE)
			Enterprise to Picard.

	Picard keys his insignia.

					PICARD
			Picard here.

									INTERCUT TO:

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker at Command. Data and Worf at their usual
	stations. Supernumerary (Bennett) at Conn.

					RIKER
			I hope we're not interrupting
			anything important, Captain. I
			just wanted to inform you that
			we have achieved orbit around Risa
			and are ready to beam you up at
			your convenience.

					PICARD
			I will be returning shortly,
			Commander. In the interim, stand
			ready to initiate Transporter Code
			Fourteen at my signal.

	Riker reacts -- perhaps he misunderstood Picard.

					RIKER
			Transporter Code Fourteen?

					PICARD
			You heard me, Number One.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Picard out.

									END INTERCUT.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      52.

48   INT. LOBBY - NIGHT

	Deserted, except for Vash who is dressed as in the
	teaser. She carries the back pack as she hurries
	toward the Horga'hn Shrine.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Leaving so soon?

	A startled Vash whirls around to see:

49   VASH'S P.O.V.

	On Picard who has been waiting in a secluded area for
	just this moment.

50   BACK TO SCENE

	As Picard approaches, Vash manages to recover her
	poise.

					VASH
			Jean-Luc -- I was just about to
			come say good-bye.

	Picard plays it nonchalant, but he is carefully
	scrutinizing her reactions.

					PICARD
			Well then, I've saved you the
			bother.

					VASH
			I want to put all this behind me
			as soon as possible. You
			understand.

					PICARD
			Of course. However, there is one
			last thing you can do for me.

					VASH
			Anything.

	Picard leans forward in a confidential manner.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      53.

50   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Show me where you've hidden the
			Tox Uthat.

	Vash stares back at him with a look of outraged
	innocence.

					VASH
			That's not funny, Jean-Luc.

	But Picard isn't interested in denials.

					PICARD
			You never intended to burn that
			second disc. If you had, you
			wouldn't have been so careless
			as to allow Sovak to salvage any
			of it. You wanted him to follow
			us so he could see for himself
			that the Uthat wasn't at the cave
			site. It was the only way to
			convince him your quest had been
			futile.

					VASH
			But how could I have known the
			Uthat wasn't there?

					PICARD
			Because you had gone there once
			before. Probably the moment you
			arrived on the planet. That's
			when you found it.

	A long beat before Vash finally answers.

					VASH
				(a reluctant smile)
			You're a man of many talents,
			Jean-Luc.

	She reaches over to the shrine and picks up one of the
	smaller Horga'hns.

	She hands the figure over to Picard.

					VASH
			Open it.

	Picard finds a hinge in the belly of the idol. He
	lifts up the top half.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE     53A.

51   HORGA'HN - E.C.U.

	As it splits open, we REVEAL the Tox Uthat, a gleaming
	crystal cube sitting in the belly of the statue.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      54.

52   BACK TO SCENE

					VASH
				(admiring it)
			A piece of the future.

					PICARD
			A very dangerous piece. Were you
			really going to give it to the
			Daystom Institute?

					VASH
			Well, maybe not give it.
				(off his look)
			Five years is a huge investment,
			Jean-Luc. I deserve to make a
			reasonable profit.

53   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Boratus and Ajur MATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER
	EFFECT).

					AJUR
			Congratulations Picard. We knew
			you would not fail us.

	Vash grabs hold of Picard's arm.

					VASH
			You're not going to just hand
			it over are you?
				(a beat)
			You didn't trust me... what makes
			you think you can trust them?

					PICARD
			I assume the Vorgons have proof
			to back up their claims.

	Picard's words are clearly intended as much for the
	Vorgons as for Vash.

					BORATUS
			Our being here is proof enough.

	And as Vash makes the connection --

					VASH
			Wait a second, Vorgons?
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE     54A.

53   CONTINUED:

					VASH (Cont'd)
			According to the professor's
			notes, it was two Vorgons... a
			male and a female... who tried
			to steal the Uthat in the first
			place. For all we know it could
			be them.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      55.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard confronts the Vorgons. His earlier suspicions
	now seemingly confirmed.

					PICARD
			You're going to have to prove
			you are who you say you are.

	Both Vorgons make no move to comply.

					AJUR
			As you yourself said, the Uthat
			belongs to the future.

					PICARD
			But not necessarily to you.

	Boratus points a weapon at Picard.

					BORATUS
			You will return what is ours,
			Picard.

					VASH
			No!

	Vash moves towards Boratus. The beam from the weapon
	hits her in the chest, pushing her backwards.

	Picard moves quickly -- placing the Uthat on the floor
	as he keys his communicator.

					PICARD
			Enterprise... Code Fourteen...
			Lock on present coordinates...
			three second delay... Mark!

	Picard moves away from the Uthat as Ajur runs towards
	it.

	And as Ajur reaches toward the Uthat it suddenly
	SHIMMERS in the TRANSPORTER EFFECT and then EXPLODES.

54   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Picard helps a shaky Vash to her feet.

					PICARD
			Are you all right?

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      56.

54   CONTINUED:

	Picard, relieved to see she's not seriously injured,
	turns his attention to the Vorgons.

					PICARD
				(forcefully)
			Go. Return to your own time.
			There's nothing for you here.

					BORATUS
			History recorded that you
			destroyed the Uthat.

					AJUR
			You have fulfilled your destiny
			all too well, Picard.

	The Vorgons DEMATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER EFFECT.)

	HOLD ON Picard and Vash.

55   INT. PICARD'S ROOM - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Vash is helping Picard pack his travel bags.

					VASH
			I don't suppose there are any
			openings for an archaeologist
			aboard the Enterprise.

					PICARD
				(smiling)
			Somehow I doubt you'd find life
			aboard a starship suitable to your
			taste.

					VASH
			Probably not. I could never
			tolerate all that discipline.

					PICARD
			What are your plans?

					VASH
			I thought I'd explore the ruins
			on Sarthong Five. No telling what
			I might find there.

					PICARD
			But the Sarthongians deal harshly
			with trespassers.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE     56A.

55   CONTINUED:

					VASH
			Why Jean-Luc, you really do care
			about me.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      57.

55   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard closes up his bags. And she's right. He is
	somewhat concerned.

					PICARD
			You will try and stay out of
			trouble.

					VASH
			I always try.

	But they both know she's not going to try very hard.

	And now there's nothing left to do but say good-bye.
	And it seems only natural for Picard to take her in
	his arms for a farewell kiss. Afterward --

					VASH
			I wish we had more time together.

					PICARD
				(smiling)
			Perhaps we do.
				(off her questioning
				 look)
			The Vorgons are time travelers.
			Now that they know where and when
			the Uthat can be found, they may
			very well come back and try for
			it again.

					VASH
			So we may be doing this all over
			again.

	A beat... Picard smiles... and Vash returns it.

					VASH
			Good-bye Jean-Luc.

	Picard nods in farewell. He keys his insignia.

					PICARD
			Picard to Transporter Room. One
			to beam up.

	Picard and Vash exchange a final glance before the
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT beams Picard away.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE     57A.

56   INT BRIDGE

	Riker and Troi greet Picard as he ENTERS from the
	turbolift. He is back in uniform and in a far better
	mood than when he returned from Gemaris.

					RIKER
			Welcome aboard, Captain.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      58.

56   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Thank you, Commander. Status
			report.

					RIKER
			All went well on Starbase twelve.
			I think you'll find the ship to
			be in splendid condition.

					PICARD
			I'll present my compliments to
			the crew. Oh yes... and Number
			One... about that Horga'hn you
			requested.

					RIKER
				(feigning innocence)
			Yes, sir...

					PICARD
			We need to have a little chat
			about that.

	Riker tries unsuccessfully to suppress his grin.
	Picard heads for his Ready Room.

					TROI
			Was it a relaxing trip, Captain?

	He gives Troi a look that says -- you don't know the
	half of it. As the doors close behind him:

					RIKER
				(beaming)
			I knew he'd have a great time.

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Warps out of orbit.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      59.

58   INT. RISIAN LOBBY (RE-DO OF SCENE 1)

	We are back in time to the opening of the show.
	Everything is exactly like it was in the first shot
	of the Teaser.

59   NEW ANGLE (RE-DO OF SCENE 2) (OPTICAL)

	As before, the Vorgons MATERIALIZE by one of the
	entranceways.

	The Vorgons glance curiously around the lobby then make
	their way over to a nearby wall grid.

	Ajur places her palm on an adjoining sensor panel which
	glows at her touch.

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Welcome to Risa. All that is ours
			is yours.

					AJUR
			We are looking for the lodging
			chamber of Captain Jean-Luc
			Picard.

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			A file scan reveals no record of
			a Captain Picard currently
			visiting Risa.

	Boratus turns to Ajur.

					BORATUS
			We're early.

					AJUR
			Again.

	And their look implies that this time they are
	determined to be successful.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Tin Man" 
                          #40273-168 
                              
                          Written by 
                     Dennis Putman Bailey 
                               & 
                        David Bischoff 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Robert Scheerer 


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FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1990 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                        FINAL DRAFT

                      JANUARY 31, 1990


             STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - 1/31/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Tin Man" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             TAM ELBRUN
                RIKER              CAPTAIN JONATHAN DESOTO
                DATA               ROMULAN COMMANDER
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                O'BRIEN            
                COMPUTER VOICE     

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS

              STAR TREK: "Tin Man" 1/31/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Tin Man" 
                              
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     USS HOOD
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR                 ROMULAN WARBIRDS
              TURBOLIFT
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE       TIN MAN
              SICKBAY/CRUSHER'S OFFICE
              TAM'S GUEST QUARTERS
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              TEN-FORWARD
          
            TIN MAN ("GOMTUU")
              PILOT'S CHAMBER
              CORRIDOR
          
            USS HOOD
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
          
            ROMULAN WARBIRD
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - 1/31/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Tin Man" 
                            
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              HAYASHI NEBULA         ha-YAH-she
              TAM ELBRUN             TAM EL-brun
              GHORUSDA               gor-OOSH-dah
              BETA STROMGREN         STRUM-gren
              CHANDRA FIVE           CHON-druh
              GOMTUU                 GOM-too

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - TEASER        1-2.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Tin Man"                                
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moving at warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43779.3.
			The Enterprise is preparing
			detailed atmospheric charts of the
			Hayashi system. Although tedious,
			this endeavor is the first step
			toward planet colonization.

2    INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	PICARD and RIKER at Command. WORF and TROI are at
	their stations. DATA and WESLEY are at Ops and Conn.

	Data reacts to something on the Ops panel.

					DATA
			Sensors report the USS Hood
			closing on an intercept course
			at high warp.

					PICARD
			That's odd... I wasn't notified
			of a rendezvous.

					RIKER
			They seem to be in an awful hurry.

					WORF
			Sir, we are being hailed on a
			secured channel by Captain DeSoto.

					PICARD
			On screen.

         STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - TEASER         3.

3
thru	OMITTED
5

6    WIDE ANGLE FAVORING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	TIGHT ANGLE ON DESOTO in the Hood's Ready Room.

					DESOTO
			Sorry to sneak up on you like
			that, Jean-Luc --

					PICARD
			Robert, why didn't you inform
			us --

					DESOTO
			-- Out here, you never know
			who's listening. Keeps you on
			your toes, anyway. Hey, Will,
			you getting soft on that luxury
			liner?

	Riker grins. Picard is still puzzled.

					PICARD
			So, old friend. How are you?

					DESOTO
			Ah, you know, they send you
			Galaxy-Class boys out here to the
			far reaches. Me, I'm hauling my
			butt back and forth between
			starbases --

         STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - TEASER         4.

7    ANGLE ON PICARD

	Smiling to Riker and Troi; DeSoto's put-on griping is
	an old song going back to when he and Picard served
	together as lieutenants.

					PICARD
			But not today.

8    CROSSCUTTING FROM BRIDGE TO MAIN VIEWER AS NECESSARYY
	(OPTICAL)

					DESOTO
			Nope. Starfleet's got new orders
			for you. This is top priority.
			They need the fastest ship in
			the fleet -- and the best people.
			That's you.

					PICARD
			If time is so important, why
			didn't they transmit the orders
			by subspace?

					DESOTO
			They're worried about Romulan
			eavesdropping on this one. And
			we've got a passenger for you.
			Hard to send by subspace.

					PICARD
			What sort of passenger?

					DESOTO
			Mission specialist. He'll bring
			your orders aboard with him.
			Name's Tam Elbrun.

					RIKER
				(startled)
			Elbrun? You mean Tam Elbrun as
			in the Ghorusda disaster?

         STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - TEASER         5.

8    CONTINUED:

					DESOTO
			The same.
				(sighing)
			What can I say? Your orders are
			to cooperate fully with him.

9    REACTION SHOT OF TROI

	clearly distressed at the discussion of Elbrun.

					DESOTO
				(continuing)
			Best of luck, folks. Hood out.

10   BACK TO SHOT

	A view of space replaces DeSoto's image.

					DATA
			Sir, the Hood is slowing to
			impulse.

	Picard rises, looks dubiously at the others. Most of
	whom clearly know the name Elbrun.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, come with me --

11   ANGLE ON TROI

	who steps anxiously toward Picard.

					TROI
			Captain, let me come with you to
			greet Tam --

					PICARD
			You know him?

12   CLOSE ON TROI

					TROI
			I do... He was at the university
			on Betazed when I studied
			psychology there.

					PICARD
			Ah, I see. He was a colleague,
			then.

         STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - TEASER         6.

12   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			No, sir. He was a patient...

	Off Picard's reaction.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT ONE        7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND U.S.S. HOOD (OPTICAL)

	running at impulse speed.

14   INT. CORRIDOR - TRACKING SHOT - PICARD, TROI AND DATA

	ENTERING the Transporter Room.

					TROI
			Tam is a telepath of extraordinary
			talent, even for a Betazoid. He's
			a specialist in first contact with
			new life-forms, and... a rather
			unique person.
				(a beat)
			He's not what you might expect,
			Captain.

	Troi and Picard EXIT into Transporter Room. Off Data's
	puzzled expression as he follows them.

15   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien behind console, as Tam Elbrun MATERIALIZES on
	the transporter. He's a mid-thirties Betazoid, with
	wide, dark eyes. He appears nervous. Informally
	dressed, not at all officious.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT ONE        8.

15   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise.
			I'm --

					TAM
			Captain Picard. Here --

	Tam reaches into his pocket and produces a data
	cassette. He flips it casually to Picard as he steps
	down. Picard catches it, annoyed. Tam's attitude is
	abrupt and rude.

					TAM
				(continuing)
			You want to know all about your
			mission. Everything's on there.
			Orders and briefings. Destination
			and heading, all that.

16   ANGLE ON PICARD AND DATA

	standing by transporter console. Picard is visibly
	annoyed. He hands the cassette to Data, who accepts it
	and steps toward Tam as if to ask a question.

					TAM
				(to Troi)
			I sensed you were out here.
			How've you been?

17   ANGLE ON TROI

					TROI
				(embarrassed by Tam's
				 tactlessness, she still
				 can't help smiling)
			Fine, but Tam, I...

               TAM                         TROI
     Thought you were on     ... thought you were on
     Chandra Five.            Chandra Five.

	They laugh -- this is a familiar routine to them both.
	Data now has come to stand behind Tam, unnoticed.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT ONE        9.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Sir --

	Tam whirls on Data as if a rocket just went off behind
	him. NO ONE has EVER approached Tam Elbrun without his
	awareness. Until now.

					TAM
			Who -- what are you?

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			My name is Data.

	Tam locks gazes with Troi, READING the answers he wants
	from HER MIND. Then he looks back at Data, fascinated
	as a child with a new toy.

					TAM
			Incredible, an android. I can't
			read you at all. It's like you're
			not there.

	Data frowns, puzzled. Tam notices the cassette in the
	android's hand.

					TAM
			Oh. You better hurry up to the
			bridge with that. Captain wants
			you to run the orders, scan the
			technical schematics, and be ready
			to brief him in ten minutes.
				(to Picard)
			Right?

	Picard activates his communicator.

					PICARD
			Number One?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker here.

					PICARD
			Meet Mister Data on the bridge.
			He has our orders and new heading.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	Picard nods to Data. Data EXITS.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT ONE        10.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			And assemble the bridge staff for
			a mission briefing in -- fifteen
			minutes. Picard out.
				(to Tam)
			Mister Elbrun. Would you --

					TAM
				(flatly)
			Like to see my quarters. No.
			I'd rather get this briefing over
			with. Then be left alone until
			I'm needed.

	Tam EXITS. Troi looks apologetically at Picard, who is
	severe. They exit together after Tam.

18   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND U.S.S HOOD (OPTICAL)

	as the Hood veers away to starboard, leaving the
	Enterprise. The Enterprise turns.

19   INT. CORRIDOR - TRACKING SHOT - RIKER AND GEORDI

	are walking to turbolift.

					GEORDI
			I've heard something about
			Ghorusda. Weren't about forty
			people killed --

					RIKER
			Forty-seven, including the captain
			of the Adelphi -- and two friends
			from my class at the Academy.

					GEORDI
			Sorry. What happened?

	Riker and Geordi step into turbolift. The doors close.

20   INT. TURBOLIFT - RIKER AND GEORDI

					RIKER
			It was a first contact situation.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT ONE        11.

20   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			The Ghorusdans values are so
			complex, and so different, that
			the Federation sent along a
			specialist. To prevent
			misunderstanding.

					GEORDI
			That was Tam Elbrun? And what
			happened was his fault?

	Riker considers a moment, before answering.

					RIKER
			Not directly. Board of inquiry
			blamed Captain Darson's
			carelessness about Ghorusdan
			cultural taboos.
				(pause)
			But if Elbrun's so good, why
			didn't he warn Darson? What was
			he there for, if he couldn't sense
			that much hostility?

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Data is at Science One. Worf at Tactical.
	Supernumeraries at all other stations. Data is loading
	the data chip. Geordi and Riker stand at Data's
	shoulder.

					DATA
			Commander, Geordi... do you ever
			feel as if I am not "there?" That
			is to say... not "here."

	Reactions from others. Geordi clasps Data's shoulders
	as if testing his solidness.

					GEORDI
			You seem to be all here.

	Data considers this, then turns his attention to the
	screen where the information is appearing.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT ONE        12.

21   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Our destination is the Beta
			Stromgren system, following the
			path of the Vega Nine probe.

					RIKER
			That's twenty-three parsecs beyond
			our furthest manned explorations.

					DATA
			That is correct, Commander.
			Apparently the probe has
			discovered...
				(a beat, reacting to
				 something he sees on
				 the screen)
			...Astonishing.

22   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Present are Picard, Riker, Geordi, Troi, Data, Worf
	and Tam Elbrun. Tam is seated next to Data. NOTE:
	throughout this scene Tam should appear distracted by
	pain, as from a bad headache.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT ONE        13.

23   CLOSE ON SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	of a RED SUPERGIANT STAR. Flashing around it in close
	orbit is a TINY, BRILLIANT WHITE light.

					DATA
			This is the star Beta Stromgren...

24   PULL BACK TO SHOW OUR PEOPLE AND TAM SEATED AROUND
TABLE

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Scientists have discovered that
			it is in the final stages of an
			alternating cycle of expansion
			and collapse, which will soon
			result in a supernova.
				(beat)
			However, the long-range unmanned
			probe which Starfleet sent to
			observe the process has discovered
			something much more --

					TAM
				(exasperated)
			Oh, Data -- don't waste time.

	Tam reaches past a startled Data and PUNCHES the
	projector CONTROLS. The screen FREEZES its motion.
	A FRAME APPEARS around the star's tiny companion, and
	the framed area is MAGNIFIED to REPLACE the star image.

25   CLOSE ON SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The new image is a SLENDER OBJECT which PULSES WITH
	LIGHT, of organic appearance. At the aft end of the
	object are two GLOWING ORANGE GRIDS -- clearly ENGINES.
	The whole surface of the thing is NETWORKED by faintly
	pulsing pale white ENERGY PATHS, suggesting something
	between lightning charges and a human circulatory
	system.

					TAM
			They call it "Tin Man". The Vega
			Probe found it orbiting Stromgren.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT ONE        14.

26   BACK TO SHOT (OPTICAL)

					GEORDI
			Looks like a ship of some kind.

					TAM
			Its energy source is unknown.
			The people who've studied the
			transmissions think it's a
			starship. And they're sure it's
			alive.

					PICARD
				(immediately fascinated)
			Alive? How so?

					GEORDI
			A cybernetic organism -- like the
			Borg?

					TAM
			No, no, NO! Here --

	Tam manipulates the projector controls again. Data
	looks on, bemused, as the image on the screen is
	replaced by rotating multi-plane artwork representing
	interior diagrams and schematics of Tin Man.

					TAM
			Starfleet believes it's an
			organic creature, born in space,
			living its life in the wastes
			between stars.

	Tam RISES, WINCING slightly, and PACES the room,
	growing more excited as he speaks. Troi notices his
	discomfort.

					TAM
				(continuing)
			No one knows where it came from,
			or why it's here now. And we're
			going to meet it. We're going
			to talk to it.
				(softly, as if to
				 himself)
			I'm going to talk to it.

	Riker regards Tam dubiously.

					RIKER
			Have attempts been made --

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT ONE        15.

26   CONTINUED:

					TAM
			To communicate with it by
			subspace. Of course --
			linguacode, universal translation,
			all that. It won't work. Tin Man
			is too different. Direct
			mind-to-mind contact is our only
			hope.

					TROI
			The opportunity for discovery is
			extraordinary -- but I don't yet
			understand Starfleet's urgency
			--

	Tam turns to Troi, a little blankly -- the telepath
	is lost in imagination.

					PICARD
			The Romulans --

					TAM
			Hell, I forgot -- the Romulans...

					PICARD
			They claim the sector of space
			in which Beta Stromgren is
			located.

					WORF
			The Romulans claim all that is
			within their field of vision.

					DATA
			And they routinely monitor the
			telemetry of our deep-space
			probes.

					PICARD
			So it's quite certain they'll
			be sending a ship of their own
			to investigate this Tin Man.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT ONE        16.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					TAM
			No... Actually, they're sending
			two. Uh, Data --

	Riker reacts -- concerned.

					DATA
			That is correct. Starbase one
			twenty-three detected two
			D'daridex class cruisers on an
			intercept course.
				(to Picard)
			The top speed of this class vessel
			is known to be less than our own,
			sir. We therefore have some
			advantage.

					PICARD
			So, it's a race?
				(thoughtfully)
			An alien intelligence -- a new
			life-form -- representing a
			technology far beyond that of
			either the Romulans or ourselves.
			The Romulans will take whatever
			measures -- military or otherwise
			-- are required to secure the
			creature for study.

					GEORDI
			Study as in dissect, I'd bet.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT ONE        17.

27   ANGLE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Data, you're our resident honor
			student in exobiology. I'm
			assigning you to head up life
			sciences on this mission.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					TAM
			Excellent.

					PICARD
			Meeting adjourned, then.

	Everyone but Picard, Tam, Data and Riker EXIT.

					TAM
			So, Data -- I guess you're the
			brains of this outfit, huh?

					PICARD
			Mister Elbrun -- one reason I want
			you to work closely with a member
			of my staff is to avoid any
			further... omissions. The
			possibility of an encounter with
			Romulans on this mission is hardly
			trivial. Yet you --

					TAM
				(interrupting)
			All right, all right... I should
			have brought up the Romulans
			earlier, but I was distracted.

	Riker looks annoyed. Tam reads his thoughts, and turns
	to glare at him.

					TAM
				(to Riker)
			And no, Billy boy, I wasn't
			"distracted" on Ghorusda.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT ONE        18.

27   CONTINUED:

					TAM (Cont'd)
			If Darson had listened to me, no
			one would have died. And I
			don't care whether you believe
			that or not.

	Tam EXITS angrily, leaving Riker, Picard and Data
	doubtful and concerned.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT TWO        19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

29   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Traveling at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43782.6.
			Travelling at top warp, we are
			still several days from rendezvous
			with the mysterious entity which
			Starfleet has christened Tin Man.

30   INT. SICKBAY - BEVERLY'S OFFICE - WIDE SHOT

	Picard and Troi are present. BEVERLY is at her desk,
	consulting the computer terminal.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			My immediate concern is with Tam
			Elbrun. Starfleet considers his
			unique abilities crucial to our
			mission. Yet he seems to me...
			unstable.

					BEVERLY
			Well, according to his medical
			records and psych profile, he's
			very high on the ESP scale. A
			sort of prodigy.

					PICARD
			A prodigy? In what sense?

					TROI
			In most Betazoids their telepathic
			gifts develop at adolescence.

					PICARD
			They're not born reading minds?

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT TWO        20.

30   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			No. Except... for some reason
			that no one understands,
			occasionally a Betazoid child is
			born different.

					PICARD
			How "different?"

					TROI
			Born with their telepathic
			abilities "switched on."
			Most Betazoids born like that
			never lead a normal life.

					BEVERLY
				(understanding now)
			The noise of other people's
			thoughts and feelings must be...
			overwhelming. Incomprehensible...
			especially for a child.

					TROI
			And painful. Early diagnosis and
			special training helped Tam adjust
			-- but he has some problems.

					PICARD
				(to Troi)
			You mentioned a hospitalization
			--

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT TWO        21.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
				(nodding)
			For stress. Repeatedly,
			throughout his life.

					BEVERLY
			I always wonder... what holds one
			person together through that kind
			of struggle, while another goes
			under?

					PICARD
			Yes, well, he's evidently done
			more than "hold together". He's
			the indispensable man -- the
			Federation's finest specialist
			in communication with unknown
			life-forms.

					BEVERLY
			It looks like the more unusual a
			life form is, the better he likes
			it. His personnel file shows that
			he's gravitated toward assignments
			that isolate him from other
			humanoids.

31   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Data at Command, Worf at Security, Wesley Crusher at Conn.
	Geordi is monitoring the bridge Engineering Aft
	Station. Supernumeraries at all other stations.

					WESLEY
			Commander Data, I'm picking up
			an unusual echo from my
			navigational sensors.

	Worf looks up from his security board.

					WORF
			There is something there, sir,
			tracking us -- matching our speed
			and heading. Something which
			doesn't fully register on our
			instruments.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT TWO        22.

32   ANGLE ON DATA

	as he consults the back-up Conn panel on his command
	chair.

					DATA
			Since there is no known natural
			phenomenon capable of travel at
			warp velocities, there are but
			two possibilities: either it is
			a sensor malfunction, or it is
			another ship, following us
			covertly.

					WORF
			It is not a sensor malfunction.

33   BACK TO SHOT

	as Data RISES and WALKS toward the MAIN VIEWER,
	concerned.

					DATA
			Agreed.

					WESLEY
			A Romulan ship? With their
			cloaking device, we shouldn't pick
			them up at all.

					GEORDI
			Unless they're pulling so much
			power for something else that they
			can't fully cloak.

					WESLEY
			Like what?

					GEORDI
				(shrugging)
			Ask the Romulans... if it is the
			Romulans.

					DATA
			Lieutenant, continue monitoring
			the precise position of the echo
			-- at any sudden change in its
			behavior, initiate Yellow Alert.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT TWO        23.

34   INT. TAM ELBRUN'S GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL) - TAM

	is STANDING by the long WINDOW, face half-away from
	the camera, watching the STARS STREAK BY at warp.
	Lights in his cabin are low; he is lost in the depths
	until:

					TAM
			Come in.

	He says this a moment BEFORE the DOOR CHIME SOUNDS and
	Deanna Troi ENTERS. Tam does NOT look to see who it
	is.

					TAM
			How're things in the land of the
			living?

	Now he turns to look at her, smiling.

					TROI
			I thought you might be lonely.
			No one sees you, except Data.

					TAM
			Lonely? I can hear everything
			that everyone on this ship thinks.
				(a beat)
			No one besides you seems to be
			missing my charming --

					TROI
				(interrupting, annoyed)
			You want them to dislike you.
			Why?

	Tam TURNS away.

					TAM
				(sarcastic)
			Because I'm not a nice guy?
				(a beat)
			Okay -- because they scare me.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT TWO        24.

35   ANGLE ON TAM

	as he crosses and SLUMPS wearily into a chair.

					TAM
				(continuing)
			Too many minds, Deanna. I can't
			shut them out -- never could
			learn. All their loves, their
			hates, their fears, their...
			needs. It's like a tide that
			never ebbs.
				(pause)
			I could drown.

	Troi walks to Tam and places a sympathetic hand on his
	shoulder --

					TROI
			I remember.

					TAM
				(smiling in
				 remembrance.)
			You understood -- at least a
			little -- how I felt.
				(indicates the ship)
			I see you finally found a place
			to fit... people to care about...

					TROI
			And you're still looking.

					TAM
				(he stands and begins
				 to pace)
			Then there's Ghorusda. I've got
			enough doubts about my...
			reliability... without having to
			listen to Riker's, and Picard's
			--

					TROI
			What happened there?

					TAM
			I thought everyone knew --

					TROI
			No. What happened to you?

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT TWO       24A.

35   CONTINUED:

					TAM
			Maybe... I got too involved with
			the Ghorusdans, with their point
			of view. It happens to me. I
			wanted everyone to get along.
			I could have warned Darson more
			forcefully.

					TROI
			So after that, you ran away? The
			last I heard, you were the only
			Federation delegate assigned to
			Chandra Five.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT TWO        25.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

					TAM
			Beautiful creatures, the
			Chandrans. Their minds are
			glacial. They have a lovely
			three-day ritual for saying
			"hello." Peaceful, untroubled
			people...

					TROI
			Unlike humanoids?

					TAM
			Well, except for your friend Data.
			I like him. He's... restful.

	Troi tries vainly to suppress a smile.

					TROI
			I believe your impression of Data
			is probably unique.

					TAM
			Yeah? Well, having to get to know
			someone, just once, has its appeal.
			I mean, talking to them, instead
			of getting it all at once up here
			--
				(Tam taps his forehead)
			-- whether I want it or not.

					TROI
			But you accepted this mission.
			You could have stayed on Chandra
			Five. You willingly came aboard
			a ship of over a thousand people
			--

					TAM
			How could I not? Think of it,
			Dee. This intelligence that swims
			naked through space like a fish
			in the sea. Totally alien,
			mysterious -- not like us at all.
			Ancient. And alone.
				(quietly, as if to
				 himself)
			So lonely, for so long.

					TROI
				(concerned)
			How can you know that? Tam?

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/2/90 - ACT TWO        26.

35   CONTINUED: (3)

	Tam LOOKS AWAY toward the cabin WINDOWS, where the
	stars stream by. Troi's eyes widen as she senses the
	TRUTH, from his silence and his mind.

					TROI
			You're in contact with it. With
			Tin Man. Aren't you?

					TAM
			No -- well... yes. A little.
			Not quite on a conscious level.

					TROI
			But we're still light-years away.
			That must be impossible -- even
			for you.

36   CLOSE ON TAM

					TAM
				(shrugging)
			Impossible for me. Maybe not
			impossible for Tin Man.

37   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming out of warp.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	High activity - Wesley Crusher and Data at CONN and OPS,
	Worf at Security, Riker at Command. Supernumeraries
	monitor Science I and Science II as the crew prepares
	for its first contact with the Alien. Picard ENTERS
	from his Ready Room.

					PICARD
			Status, Number One?

	Riker STANDS and yields command chair to Picard.

					RIKER
			We've reached the outer regions
			of the Beta Stromgren system, sir.
			On course for orbital intercept
			of Tin Man, e.t.a. eighteen minutes.

					PICARD
			Grand.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/8/90 - ACT TWO        27.

38   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Not altogether. Astrophysics
			reports that the star's rate of
			collapse is increasing -- it could
			go supernova within the next few
			days.

					DATA
			Captain, we are receiving relayed
			sensor data, from the Vega Probe
			-- including visuals.

					PICARD
			On screen, Mister Data.

39   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	where the curve of the SUPERGIANT STAR fills half of
	the screen. TIN MAN sweeps majestically into view,
	shimmering with the silver iridescence of an
	otherworldly fish. As it sails past the viewer POV,
	the fire of its engines can be seen. Tin Man is at
	least the size of the Enterprise. Picard RISES, gazing
	transfixed at the alien image on the Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

	The image of Tin Man becomes larger.

					PICARD
			Remarkable. Computer -- locate
			Tam Elbrun.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Tam Elbrun is in Turbolift One,
			en route to the Main Bridge.

					PICARD
			Of course.

40   ANGLE FAVORING AFT STATIONS

	as Worf, in foreground, FROWNS over his security board.
	In background, Tam and Troi ENTER from aft turbolift.

					WORF
			Commander...

	Riker WALKS UP ramp to stand by Worf.

        STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT TWO        28.

40   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Problem, Worf?

					WORF
			Sir, I am reading a wave front
			of ionized particles preceding
			the object which is tracking us.

					RIKER
				(nodding)
			Go to Yellow Alert.

					PICARD
			On screen.

41
thru	OMITTED
42

43   ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as a ROMULAN WARBIRD UNCLOAKS.

43A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Off the shocked reactions of the crew.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT THREE       29.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

44   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND ROMULAN SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Romulan warbird comes up behind the Enterprise.

45   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	as before.

					WORF
			Romulan warbird, closing.
				(pause)
			They're arming main distruptors,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Go to Red Alert -- shields at
			maximum.

	KLAXONS SOUND and red alarm lights flash.

					RIKER
			Worf, arm photon torpedoes and
			stand by.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
				(to Data)
			I thought you said the Enterprise
			was faster than this Romulan --

					DATA
			In fact, we are, Commander.
			However --

	Tam is INTENT upon the viewer.

					PICARD
			Evasive, Mister Worf. Data, open
			hailing frequencies --

					TAM
			I guarantee that they don't want
			to talk to you, Captain.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT THREE       30.

46
thru	OMITTED
47

48   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	The crew is SHAKEN -- main LIGHTING FAILS as the
	TORPEDOES EXPLODE against the ship's shields.

48A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND ROMULAN VESSEL (OPTIZCAL)

	as the Romulan fires another spread of photon
	torpedoes at the Enterprise. It then flies over the
	Enterprise, away from us and towards the Tin Man,
	recloaking as it goes.

49
thru	OMITTED
51

52   REVERSE WIDE ANGLE ON BRIDGE

					WORF
			The Romulan has passed us, sir,
			and recloaked.

					PICARD
			Damage report.

					WORF
			No casualties reported. Seventy
			percent loss to main shields, sir.

	Tam approaches Picard again.

					TAM
			Captain, their attack on us was
			incidental.

					PICARD
			Incidental?

					TAM
			Yes. To delay us.

					DATA
			Captain, it would appear that the
			Romulan's intent is to contact
			Tin Man first, at any cost.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT THREE       31.

52   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
				(pause)
			According to my sensor readings,
			the warbird exceeded maximum
			engine output by nearly thirty
			percent... They appear to have
			suffered irreparable damage to
			their warp coils.

	Riker takes his chair.

					RIKER
			So -- they kept up with us by
			sacrificing their ability to
			return to Romulan space.

					PICARD
			A one-way trip.

	Tam paces nervously between the Main Viewer and Picard.

					TAM
			There is one more trailing us,
			Captain -- a day or two behind.
			Data's right -- this one's job
			is to beat us to Tin Man at any
			cost.

	Picard eyes Tam skeptically.

					PICARD
			You read all this, telepathically
			--

					TAM
			-- In the mind of the Romulan
			commander, during the attack.

	Picard exchanges looks with Riker -- can Tam be that
	good? Evidently so.

					PICARD
			Very well, then. Mister Crusher
			all stop.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Commander La Forge.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT THREE       32.

52   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			La Forge here.

53   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi is leaning over a console, locating a burnout.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Geordi -- how long to restore
			shields?

					GEORDI
			Working on it. Computer,
			reconfigure structural integrity
			power to feed inner deflector
			grid.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Unable to comply. Requested
			reroute would compromise
			operational safety limits.

					GEORDI
			To hell with the limits.
			Override. Authorization La Forge
			theta two-nine-nine-seven.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Rerouting structural integrity
			power supply.

					GEORDI
				(yells to supernumerary
				 in next room)
			Russell! Watch the lateral grid
			balance.
				(looks at panel)
			Nope, too much. We gotta do it
			manually.
				(keys insignia)
			La Forge to bridge.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead.

					GEORDI
			Captain, I'm trying to feed the
			inner grid by stealing some power
			from the structural integrity
			field. You should have partial
			shielding in thirty minutes.

      STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT THREE      32A.

53   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			You have ten.

54   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

					PICARD
			Picard out.
				(to the group in
				 general)
			The Romulans wish the honor of
			the first contact, let them have
			it.

	The others REACT in various STARTLED ways. Tam is
	almost in a panic.

					TAM
			You're out of your mind, Picard!
			What if the Romulans find a way
			to persuade Tin Man --

					PICARD
			I think the chances of that are
			remote. And, Mister Elbrun, if
			you'll be still you may learn --

					TAM
			What?

					PICARD
			That being first, at any cost,
			is not always the point.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT THREE       33.

54   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(pause)
			Data, while we await repairs, I
			want Life Sciences and Engineering
			to continue collecting information
			on the alien. Query the Vega Nine
			probe, and the long-range sensors.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

55   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Data and Tam ENTER together. Data SITS at his large
	computer workstation and ACTIVATES it. Tam WANDERS
	around the room CURIOUSLY.

					TAM
			You do a lot of your work here?

	Data, in ANALYSIS mode, ABSORBS INFORMATION as it
	FLASHES on screen before him.

					DATA
			Yes. I have configured these
			instruments to display information
			with greater speed and efficiency
			than stations used by the others.

					TAM
			Nice. A little Spartan.

					DATA
			Spartan?

					TAM
			Lots of work space, not much room
			to live. I don't guess you sleep?

					DATA
				(still working)
			I have tried it, from time to
			time. But you are correct. I
			do not require rest.

	Tam walks over to an easel with a COVERED PAINTING on
	it, and lifts one corner of the cloth appraisingly.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT THREE       34.

55   CONTINUED:

					TAM
			But you paint.

	Data has an uncomfortable sense of being EVALUATED.
	He changes the subject.

					DATA
			The creature's anatomy appears
			most peculiar.

					TAM
			In what way?

					DATA
			It is indeed laid out as a vessel,
			with what appear to be corridors
			and chambers. An internal
			environment suitable for carbon
			based life forms is being
			maintained. Yet there is no
			evidence of a crew aboard.
				(thoughtful)
			Tin Man is a living being yet it
			was bred or adapted itself to
			serve a purpose. I find that very
			interesting.

	Tam LEANS across the work station, to regard Data
	intently.

					TAM
			Why? Must living beings have a
			purpose? Or do we exist for no
			reason but to exist?

					DATA
			I do not believe I am qualified
			to express an opinion.

					TAM
			Ah, Data -- you're uniquely
			qualified. You think a great deal
			about humanity -- and you're an
			honest researcher. You don't
			treat anything as trivial, or
			irrelevant. You want to try it
			all.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/4/90 - ACT THREE       35.

55   CONTINUED: (2)

	Data shuts off his computer and RISES, INTRIGUED by
	Tam.

					DATA
			You said in the Transporter Room
			that you could not read my mind.

					TAM
			True enough. But I think I
			understand you pretty well.
				(pause)
			It worries you -- that I can't
			read your mind?

					DATA
				(quietly)
			Perhaps there is nothing to read.
			Nothing other than mechanism and
			algorithmic response --

					TAM
			Perhaps you're just different.
			Not a sin, you know -- though you
			may have heard otherwise.

56   CLOSE ON DATA

	considering Tam's words.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT THREE       36.

57
thru	OMITTED
58

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard at Command. Troi, Riker, Wesley, Data, and Worf
	at their stations. Supernumeraries at Science Aft
	Stations. Tam Elbrun standing on ramp near Troi.

					DATA
			Captain, the Romulan ship is
			hailing the alien using their
			equivalent of linguacode.

					RIKER
			Response?

					DATA
			None so far, Commander.

					TAM
			Why should it answer? What can
			it have in common with them?

					RIKER
			But you're so sure it'll "talk" to
			you.

					TAM
				(smug)
			Well, I --

					WORF
				(interrupting)
			Captain, the Romulans are arming
			all disruptors.

60   ANGLE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Yellow Alert. Prepare for evasive
			action at the first change in the
			Romulans' course.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT THREE       37.

61   ANGLE ON RIKER

					RIKER
			With our shields in their present
			condition, we can't risk --

62   ANGLE ON TAM

					TAM
			No!

	EYES WIDE, he steps toward the Main Viewer, FRANTIC.

					TAM
			We're not the target. It's Tin
			Man --

					PICARD
			What do you mean? They intend
			to destroy it?

					TAM
				(acknowledges)
			Those are their orders if they
			can't secure the alien.

63   ANGLE ON PICARD

					PICARD
				(to Wesley)
			Increase speed to intercept the
			Romulans.

64   ANGLE ON WESLEY

	as he consults his instruments, then looks to Picard
	with a shake of his head.

					WESLEY
			Their lead is too great.

65   CLOSE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Worf, hail them. I cannot allow
			--

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/4/90 - ACT THREE       38.

66   BACK TO WIDE ANGLE

					TAM
				(interrupting, panicked)
			They won't listen to you!

	Tam LOOKS from Picard to the Main Viewer, like a
	TRAPPED ANIMAL looking for a place to FLEE -- or to
	MAKE A STAND. With sudden resolution he steps past the
	forward stations and stands directly before the Main
	Viewer.

67   EXTREME CLOSE-UP ON TAM

	EYES CLOSED; a look of pained CONCENTRATION on his
	face.

					TAM
				(low)
			Danger... Gom-tuu... Do not allow!

68   OMITTED

69   EXT. SPACE - TIN MAN (OPTICAL)

	The ENERGY traces on its surface FLARE BRILLIANT WHITE,
	the first sign of response from the creature since its
	discovery. A NARROW RING OF WHITE ENERGY, like a SHOCK
	WAVE, RADIATES away from its surface in ALL DIRECTIONS.

70   EXT. SPACE - ROMULAN WARBIRD (OPTICAL)

	The white energy of the SHOCK WAVE weapon PASSES OVER
	THE ROMULAN, WHICH EXPLODES INSTANTLY INTO A MILLION
	SHARDS OF METAL AND DUST.

71   OMITTED

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as our crew reacts.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT THREE       39.

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise and the oncoming wall of energy. The
	energy begins to WAVER, FADE, and only the ghost of
	it is left to PASS OVER THE BOW of the Enterprise.

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	as lights fail and the crewpeople are SHAKEN about.
	RED ALERT SOUNDS -- this is a MAJOR SYSTEMS FAILURE,
	brought about by Tin Man's DEFENSIVE use of its weapon.

					PICARD
			Worf! Damage report!

75   ANGLE ON WORF

					WORF
			Not yet available, Captain. We
			have partial failure of the main
			computer.

76   ANGLE ON PICARD

	as he ADVANCES on Tam Elbrun, who still STANDS swaying
	with weakness by the Main Viewer. Picard is livid, and
	HE IS SCARED.

77   CLOSE ON PICARD AND TAM

	Picard is INCHES from Tam's face.

					PICARD
			You did this. You woke your Tin
			Man.

78   EXTREME CLOSE-UP ON TAM'S FACE

	His eyes open slowly, but he is a million miles away as
	we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/4/90 - ACT FOUR       40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

79   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Beta Stromgren with Tin Man in the
	distance.

80   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - WIDE ANGLE

	Geordi SUPERVISING several Engineering technicians as
	RIKER LOOKS ON. A technician hands Geordi a PADD,
	which he READS with consternation.

					GEORDI
			We've got impulse power, but I've
			got to take the warp engines off
			line while we recalibrate the
			intermix regulators.

					RIKER
			How long?

					GEORDI
			For just the warp drive, or for
			everything?

					RIKER
			All of it.

					GEORDI
			We're looking at twenty hours
			work, double shifts.

					RIKER
			Geordi, we don't know that we have
			twenty hours. The star could
			explode at any time --

					GEORDI
			I know. Okay, first we need to
			get the main computer working
			right --

					RIKER
			No -- fix the shields first.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/4/90 - ACT FOUR       41.

80   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Commander, whatever Tin Man hit
			us with, it fried circuits I
			thought were unfryable.

					RIKER
			It's not Tin Man I'm worried
			about. It's more Romulans showing
			up.

					GEORDI
			Right. First priority, get the
			shields up. Only, let's not have
			any more surprises till I'm done.

					RIKER
				(bitterly)
			Don't ask me about surprises.
			Ask Tam Elbrun.

81   INT. SICK BAY - ANGLE ON TAM ELBRUN

	sitting up on a biobed as Beverly Crusher scans him.
	Picard and Troi are present.

					BEVERLY
			Brain activity suggests that
			you're coming out of a sort of
			fugue, or seizure... blood
			pressure and glucose indicative
			of general systemic stress --

					TAM
				(lightly)
			But I'm gonna live?

					BEVERLY
				(very dry)
			No doubt about it.

	Picard, unamused, ADVANCES on Tam.

					PICARD
			Good. I want to know exactly what
			you did. I want to know how
			closely you are in communication
			with the alien, and what you've
			learned about it. Now.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/4/90 - ACT FOUR       42.

81   CONTINUED:

	Tam steps off the biobed and faces Picard.

					TAM
			I... just warned it, that's all.
			I've been in contact with it...
			sensing impressions from it...
				(pause)
			It calls itself Gomtuu. It's old,
			Captain. It's roamed the universe
			for many thousands of years.

					PICARD
			Where did it come from? How
			many...

					TAM
			Far away, I think. Maybe beyond
			the galaxy. Once there were
			millions of them.

					PICARD
			Once?

					TAM
			It hasn't seen another of its kind
			for millennia. It's alone. It
			may be the last of its species.

	Picard is reflective, saddened by the thought.

					PICARD
			Perhaps we can help it in some
			way. Can you ask it to return
			with us to Federation space? Or
			at least to remove itself from
			the vicinity of Beta Stromgren,
			before the star explodes?

					TAM
			Captain, Gomtuu knows that the
			star will go nova soon. That's
			why it came here. It wants to die.

					BEVERLY
			Why?

	Tam begins very matter of fact, but becomes more and
	more distant as he relives what he read in Tin Man's
	mind.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT FOUR       43.

81   CONTINUED: (2)

					TAM
			There was... an explosion, in
			space... radiation penetrated
			the outer layers. The crew...
			the crew died. Such loss... empty
			pain... Hollowness.

	Troi LUNGES forward and grips Tam by both arms.

					TROI
			Stop this! Tam -- Tam, you're
			losing yourself in this -- this
			merging.

					TAM
			I -- I know.
				(sits up. To Picard)
			Tin Man hurts... and wants to die.
				(a beat)
			I can't do any more from here.
			If you want me to really reach
			Tin Man, I've got to be in
			physical contact. I've got to
			go aboard.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT FOUR       44.

81   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			No. Absolutely out of the
			question.

					TAM
			You don't trust me.

82   CLOSE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			No. I don't believe that I do.

83   BACK TO SHOT

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Tam -- when you reached out to
			the alien, to warn it -- did you
			give any thought to this vessel?
			To the danger, however
			inadvertent, the creature might
			pose to our crew? Or did you
			simply react out of instinct?

84   ANGLE TO INCLUDE TROI

					TROI
			Captain --

					TAM
			Deanna -- he's right... I don't
			know what might happen -- but if
			you don't let me go, we fail in
			our mission.

85   BACK TO SHOT

	as Tam WALKS uncertainly to door -- STOPS in the open
	doorway and TURNS BACK to Picard.

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT FOUR       45.

85   CONTINUED:

					TAM
				(continuing)
			Besides, at this point, you need
			all the help you can get -- even
			Tin Man's.

	Tam EXITS.

86   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - ANGLE ON GEORDI

	as he reseals the hatch on a wall display, and hands a
	tool to an assisting Engineering technician.

					GEORDI
			Russell -- reactivate the sensor
			assemblies.

87   ANGLE TO INCLUDE POOL TABLE (OPTICAL)

	Geordi and Russell move to the pool table. Russell
	makes adjustments to a panel. Nothing happens.

					GEORDI
			Okay, let's do a program reload
			on the port array only.

	Russell makes more adjustments.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Good. Computer, run level two
			diagnostic.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Port sensor array remains offline.

					GEORDI
			Damn.

	Geordi starts pulling isolinear chips from an unseen
	access panel on the underside of the pool table.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker to La Forge. How's it
			coming?

	Geordi doesn't even look up from his work.

      STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/12/90 - ACT FOUR      45A.

87   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Not great... I think all the
			control processors are shot.
			Maybe if I swap the chips from
			the secondary array, I can give
			you a minimum EM scan.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Do it.

	Geordi motions to one of his assistants, who starts
	pulling chips from another unseen access panel, and
	hands them to Geordi, who picks three of them and
	inserts them carefully into the first unseen access
	panel.

					GEORDI
			Russell -- try restarting sensor
			element thirty-two only.

	As the display comes alive to show a schematic of the
	Stromgren system. A MOVING BLIP representing an
	approaching ship appears near the outer edges of the
	system.

88   REVERSE ANGLE ON GEORDI

					GEORDI
			Well, the good news is that we
			have partial long range sensors.
				(he taps his
				 communicator)
			La Forge to bridge.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker here.

89   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Riker at Command, other stations manned by
	Supernumeraries. Worf is assisting several engineering
	technicians, who have the circuitry access panels open
	and are replacing circuit boards.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			I'm picking up another echo on
			the long-range sensor display
			here. You getting that on your
			panel?

       STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT FOUR       46.

89   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Worf?

					WORF
			One moment, Commander.

	One technician closes an access panel and nods to Worf,
	who goes to his Tactical Console and reactivates it,
	satisfied at last that it is now working properly.

					WORF
			Confirmed. Sir, the other Romulan
			ship... on an intercept course.

90   ANGLE ON RIKER

					RIKER
				(very discouraged)
			Geordi, are we gonna have shields
			anytime soon?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			I'm doing the best I can...
			But shields won't help if that
			star explodes.

91   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - WIDE ANGLE FAVORING PICARD

	who is standing. Troi and Data are present.

					PICARD
			Data, you and Tam Elbrun seem to
			have developed an affinity. Troi,
			you've known him for years. How
			far can he be trusted?

					TROI
			Captain, the issue isn't one of
			trust in Tam's intentions, but
			in his judgment. I would trust
			him to do what he believes is
			right --

					PICARD
			Yes, of course. But his
			judgment...

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT FOUR           47.

91   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			... Is precarious. The stress of
			exposure to so many minds on the
			ship has been bad enough. Now
			he's strongly drawn to this
			creature. I'm afraid for him.

					PICARD
			Afraid of what?

					TROI
			I sense that the alien is somehow
			calling him. If we allow him to
			do as he insists -- to beam over
			-- I'm afraid that we'll lose him
			to it.
				(pause)
			That he will lose himself.

					DATA
			Captain, I agree that Tam's
			motives are trustworthy. I do
			not believe it is possible that
			he might act against us, or cause
			Tin Man to act against us out of
			malice.

92   OMITTED

93   ANGLE ON TROI

					TROI
			If Tam breaks down over there,
			we'll be no closer to
			accomplishing our mission,
			Captain. It would be a grave
			mistake.

94   BACK TO SHOT

					PICARD
			Thank you both.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT FOUR          48A.

97   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Captain, the Romulan has
			uncloaked.

	Picard and Data ENTER from the Ready Room and head
	for their seats.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT FOUR           48.

94   CONTINUED:

	Troi EXITS. Data stands waiting, as if to add
	something.

					PICARD
			Data?

					DATA
			I am puzzled, sir. We have come
			this far. But you may not allow
			Tam to fulfill his mission.

95   ANGLE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Data -- Elbrun warned Tin Man,
			and the first thing it did was
			to destroy a space vessel.

					DATA
			I think I understand, sir.
				(pause)
			If you feel that the risk is too
			great to send Tam Elbrun, alone,
			then send me with him.

					PICARD
			Counselor Troi understands him
			better.

					DATA
				(acknowledging)
			But I distress him less.
				(a beat)
			It is humanity he is fleeing.
			I can serve as an intermediary...
			a bridge back, and a reminder of
			his obligations... both to us
			and to Tin Man.

96   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as a Romulan warbird MATERIALIZES in foreground.

97   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Riker, Worf. Supernumeraries at all other stations.
	As they react to the warbird.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT FOUR           49.

97   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Status Number One?

					RIKER
			Shields at forty percent, Captain.
			We can maneuver on impulse.

					WORF
			Phasers available on manual, sir.
			computer target lock not
			functioning.

					PICARD
			Well, let's hope they're in a mood
			to talk. Open hailing
			frequencies.

98   CROSSCUTTING FROM BRIDGE TO MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	where a Romulan warbird hovers close.

					PICARD
			Romulan vessel -- this is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard of the USS
			Enterprise.

	On viewer, the warbird is replaced by TIGHT ANGLE: The
	Romulan commander in his Ready Room.

					ROMULAN COMMANDER
			Enterprise -- your presence here
			is a violation of Romulan space.
			You will leave immediately.

					PICARD
			We are not familiar with the terms
			of your claim on this sector,
			Commander. We are here engaged
			in scientific research. Do you
			wish to participate --

					ROMULAN COMMANDER
			We have monitored the destruction
			of our sister ship by the star
			creature. We claim right of
			vengeance. We will destroy the
			alien.
				(pause)
			If you interfere, we will destroy
			you as well.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/4/90 - ACT FOUR           50.

99   REACTION SHOT OF PICARD

	considering his limited options as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/5/90 - ACT FIVE           51.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

100  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE ROMULAN SHIP
	(OPTICAL)

	facing one another down.

					PICARD (V. O.)
			Captain's log, Supplemental.
			Light-years beyond the edges of
			explored space, and virtually
			disabled, our survival may now
			depend upon Tam Elbrun's
			telepathic rapport with an alien
			intelligence.

101  OMITTED

102  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf, and Wesley at their
	stations. Supernumerary at Ops. Picard is grim.

					PICARD
			Picard to Tam Elbrun.

	A beat before Tam comes on com-link.

					TAM'S COM VOICE
			Captain?

					PICARD
			Report to Transporter Room Six
			immediately.

	Troi RISES.

					TROI
			Captain, I don't --

	Picard signals silence.

					PICARD
				(to Tam)
			Commander Data will meet you
			there.

	Picard nods to Data, who acknowledges, rises from his
	station and EXITS.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/5/90 - ACT FIVE           52.

102  CONTINUED:

	Picard approaches Troi.

					PICARD
			Counselor, we no longer have a
			choice.

	Troi nods reluctant agreement, but turns away
	distressed.

103
thru	OMITTED
105

106  EXT. SPACE - TIN MAN (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Beta Stromgren. Enterprise and the Romulan
	in distance.

           STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/12/90 - ACT FIVE           53.

107  INT. TIN MAN CORRIDOR - WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Data and Tam MATERIALIZE. The corridor is ROUNDED,
	organic-looking, with dim ENERGY-VEINS resembling Tin
	Man's exterior. The interior is very dark, shadows
	broken only by the lights behind the glistening walls.

107A ANGLE ON TAM

	His eyes are closed. He shakes with tension,
	struggling against fear and the strange closeness of
	the alien which surrounds him.

	He spins away from Data, his hands clutching at his
	head.

					TAM
			No... Too much. Too much.

	Data moves to Tam.

					DATA
				(concerned)
			Tam?

					TAM
			I can't.

	Data reacts, keying his insignia.

					DATA
			Data to Enterprise. Come in
			Enterprise.

	Tam, struggling against his pain, turns back to Data.

					TAM
				(to Data)
			No... No, don't.

					DATA
			If it is harming you, we must
			return.

	Again Data keys his insignia.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Enterprise, respond.

	A beat. There is no response. But we see that Tam is
	slowly beginning to assimilate the flood of information
	from Tin Man.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT FIVE          53A.

107A CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I cannot contact the ship.

	Tam relaxes, smiles peacefully. In this moment, two
	fantastically different life forms have made contact.
	Information has been exchanged and a bond is forming.

					TAM
			It's alright... Gomtuu tried to
			communicate a lifetime of
			experiences to me in a few
			seconds.
				(a beat)
			It's alright now.

108  OMITTED

109  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - ANGLE ON O'BRIEN

	who looks at his console, disturbed. He adjusts a
	readout. Unsatisfied, he activates his communicator.

					O'BRIEN
			O'Brien to bridge.

110  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON PICARD

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Chief.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			I lost the transporter lock on
			them. Some kind of force field
			went up.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT FIVE           54.

111  WIDE ANGLE

					WORF
			Confirmed. The alien has thrown
			up a shield -- it's blocking all
			our sensors.

	Picard is greatly concerned by this.

112  ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as the Romulan ship moves away from the Enterprise.
	Beyond it in the distance the red star, and Tin Man,
	are visible.

					WORF
			The Romulans' weapons systems are
			now at full power.

113  OMITTED

114  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Picard, Riker, Worf. Troi and Wesley at their stations.
	Supernumerary at Ops.

					PICARD
			Red Alert... Mister Worf... arm
			photon torpedos.

115  INT. TIN MAN CORRIDOR - ANGLE ON TAM

	Data watches as Tam is now totally focussed on his
	communication with Tin Man.

	He approaches a glowing light panel on the corridor
	wall. He places his palm on the panel and it GLOWS
	BRIGHTER. Tam LAUGHS softly as if Tin Man just told
	him something wonderful.

					TAM
			Yes...

	As Tam removes his hand, the panel FADES to its
	original intensity.

	Data, puzzled, approaches the panel, touches it. There
	is no response. Data scans the corridor.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/8/90 - ACT FIVE          54A.

116  ANGLE TO INCLUDE DATA

					DATA
			There is a large chamber twenty
			meters ahead.

					TAM
			Yeah, I know.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/8/90 - ACT FIVE           55.

117  WIDE ANGLE

	Tam smiles.

					TAM
			I know everything, now. Come on.

118  REVERSE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Data and Tam round a curve in the corridor, but they
	are brought up short by the ribbed and membraned wall.
	Tam stands for a moment. His eyes are blank, the stare
	wide-eyed. Suddenly the wall OPENS to admit the
	Betazoid and the android. Data looks in wonder at Tam
	who smiles.

119  OMITTED

120  INT. TIN MAN PILOT'S CHAMBER - (OPTICAL)

	A small room narrowing at one end -- again, organic in
	appearance. The narrow end of the chamber the walls
	pulse and writhe. Darkness, shadows, and lights which
	brighten and ebb behind the flesh-like walls.

					DATA
			Intriguing.

					TAM
			This is the control center where
			Gomtuu's crew guided their
			journeys. The ship and the crew
			existed symbiotically.

	Tam continues to explore the softly pulsing room.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/8/90 - ACT FIVE           56.

120  CONTINUED:

	Tam moves down the room to the pulsing walls, and
	softly strokes it. The pulsing forms respond by
	straining toward him.

	Data experimentally touches the ship's wall. It does
	not respond. A small frown from Data. Obviously the
	ship has no interest in him.

					TAM (cont'd)
			They needed one another. When
			Gomtuu had no one left to care
			for, it no longer had a reason
			to exist.

					DATA
				(recalling their earlier
				 talk)
			And is that the purpose of
			existence? To care for someone?

					TAM
			It is for me.
				(pause)
			Deanna was right. I'll lose
			myself here.

	AGAIN, Tam REACHES out, and strokes the ship. Suddenly
	Tin Man extrudes a portion of itself. It is clearly
	a chair being formed from the floor, and it is also
	clearly a signal to Tam. He rests a hand lightly on
	the back of the chair.

					TAM
				(lightly)
			An invitation.

	Data is troubled.

					DATA
			I must remind you that our
			objective is to bring Tin Man out
			of danger and report our findings
			to Starfleet.

	Tam settles into the pilot's chair.

					TAM
			I'm not going back, Data. I'm
			staying here.

	Off Data's puzzled expression.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT FIVE           57.

121
thru	OMITTED
122

123  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE FAVORING MAIN VIEWER
	(OPTICAL)

	as the Romulan commander reappears on the viewer.
	Picard, Riker, Worf, Troi and Wesley at their stations.
	Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops.

					ROMULAN COMMANDER
			Captain Picard, if you interfere
			with us, we will fire upon you
			as well --

124  CROSS-CUTTING BETWEEN PICARD AND VIEWER AS
	NECESSARY (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
			Commander -- we are prepared to
			defend the life of the alien.
				(to Worf)
			Shields up.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT FIVE           58.

124  CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(urgently)
			Power levels aboard the alien are
			increasing, sir.

					WESLEY
				(stepping on Worf's line
				 in his urgency)
			Captain, the diameter of the star
			has decreased by one hundred
			thousand kilometers.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			It's beginning.

125  EXT. SPACE - TIN MAN (OPTICAL)

	Enterprise and Romulans in background -- as Tin Man's
	lights and engines BLAZE ON FULL.

126  INT. TIN MAN PILOT'S CHAMBER - (OPTICAL)

	Tam settles into the chair, and the ship with an EFFECT
	similar to that which opened the doorway to the pilot's
	chamber, creates a viewport with a view of the stars
	for the Betazoid.

					TAM
				(turning to look at
				 Data)
			Explain to them... make them
			understand.

					DATA
				(forcefully)
			But our mission...

					TAM
			... is to save Tin Man and I
			will... but he's going to save
			me as well. All my life I've
			waited for this. A chance to
			find peace. Finally all the
			the voices are silent. Only Tin
			Man speaks to me now.
				(a beat)
			Don't you see, Data? This is
			where I belong.

	Off Data's expression.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/6/90 - ACT FIVE          58A.

127
thru	OMITTED
131

132  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker checking his com panel.

					RIKER
			The star is gonna go any minute,
			sir.

					PICARD
			The Romulans know that as well
			as we do.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT FIVE           59.

132  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Power levels aboard Tin Man
			increasing beyond our sensor
			range.

133  OMITTED

134  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Tin Man glowing brightly, as another energy pulse halos
	the ship, and rushes toward the Enterprise and the
	Romulan ship. It strikes, and both ships TUMBLE out
	of frame.

135  OMITTED

136  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Tumbling wildly.

137  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Troi and Wesley. SHAKES, the
	SOUND of warp engines WHINING under the stress.

138  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming finally to a stop in starlit, empty space.
	Alone.

139  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	as things return to normal and RED ALERT ENDS.

					PICARD
			Conn -- report.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT FIVE           60.

139  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Dead stop, Captain. Sir--
				(pause as he
				 double-checks readings)
			We've been thrown clear of Beta
			Stromgren. Distance -- three
			point eight billion kilometers.

					WORF
			There is no sign of Tin Man or
			the Romulans, sir.
				(checks his panel)
			Captain -- on screen!

140  ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	the EXPLOSION and flowering of Beta Stromgren as it
	goes SUPERNOVA.

141  ANGLE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	standing midway between his seat and Conn, STUNNED.

					PICARD
			Data.

	Behind Picard, Data MATERIALIZES. NOT the transporter
	effect -- Tin Man has returned him.

					DATA
			Sir?

	Picard, startled, does a take on Data. The android is
	unperturbed.

					PICARD
			Data -- what happened, over there?

					DATA
			Difficult to explain, Captain.

142  CLOSE ON TROI

	Looking at Data.

					TROI
			Tam?

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT FIVE           61.

142  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I believe he has found what he
			was looking for, Counselor.

	As Troi reacts --

143  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	through space at impulse.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. With
			all main systems at least
			temporarily restored, we are
			proceeding to Starbase one fifty-two 
			for inspection and additional repairs.

144  OMITTED

145  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Data standing by the windows gazing out at the stars.
	His expression is thoughtful. Troi ENTERS.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			We have had no further encounter
			with the Romulans. As for the
			whereabouts of Tin Man, and Tam
			Elbrun -- we can only speculate.

					TROI
			You sent for me?

					DATA
				(turning to face her)
			Tam's final request was for me
			to explain his decision to the
			crew. But I believe his hope was
			that you would understand.

	Troi nods. A beat.

            STAR TREK: "Tin Man" - REV. 2/7/90 - ACT FIVE           62.

145  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			What did happen, Data?

					DATA
			I witnessed something remarkable.
				(considers a moment)
			Individually they were both so...

					TROI
			Wounded? Incomplete?

					DATA
			Yes. But no longer. Through
			their joining they have been
			healed. Grief was transmuted to
			joy. Loneliness to belonging.

	Troi is hearing an echo of something new in Data's
	voice.

					TROI
			Data, you do understand...

					DATA
			Yes, Counselor, when Tin Man
			returned me to the Enterprise I
			realized that this was where I
			belong.

	A long look. Troi steps to his side, and lightly lays
	a hand on his shoulder. They gaze out at the passing
	stars.

146  OMITTED

147  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	snapping off into warp.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                       "Hollow Pursuits" 
                          #40273-169 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Sally Caves 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                     FEBRUARY 9, 1990
 

          STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" 2/15/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Hollow Pursuits" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             BARCLAY
                RIKER              
                DATA               
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                GUINAN             
                O'BRIEN            
                DUFFY              
                COMPUTER VOICE     

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS
                  SECURITY GUARD     
                  COSTA              

          STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" 2/9/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Hollow Pursuits" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              CARGO BAY
              TEN-FORWARD
              TROI'S OFFICE
              CORRIDOR
              TURBOLIFT
              TRANSPORTER
              HOLODECK ENTRANCE
          
            HOLODECK
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TEN-FORWARD
              TROI'S OFFICE
              GLADE
              PICNIC SETTING
              A HILL

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - 2/14/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Hollow Pursuits" 
                         
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              CORRELLIUM             kor-REL-lee-um
              INVIDIUM               in-VID-ee-um
              JAKMANITE              JACK-man-nite
              LUCROVEXITRIN          loo-kro-VEX-ah-tren
              METALLURGY             MEH-tahl-urj-ee
              MIKULAKS               MICK-ah-lacks
              NAHMI                  NAH-me
              NUCLEO-SYNTHESIS       NEW-kleo SIN-thee-sis
              SALTZGADUM             SALTS-gad-um
              SELGNINAEM             selg-nen-NAY-um
              ZHUKOV                 ZOO-kov

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - TEASER    1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "Hollow Pursuits"                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. TEN FORWARD/HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	Lieutenant ENDICOTT REGINALD BARCLAY THE THIRD slouches
	at the bar. Scattered around the room are HOLO-TROI,
	who sits provocatively at a table in her off the
	shoulder dress; HOLO-RIKER seated at the end of the bar
	and mumbling into his drink, OTHERS. There should be
	the suggestion of something bogus about the scene, like
	a bad John Wayne movie, rife with cliches and
	over-acting. Holo-Guinan walks over to Barclay...
	with a bottle of whisky and a shot glass.

					HOLO-GUINAN
			I don't want any trouble,
			Barlcay...

					BARCLAY
			Trouble? Why would there be
			trouble?

					HOLO-GUINAN
			There's always trouble when you
			come in here.

	Barclay just grins. As he opens the bottle and pours
	a shot... HOLO-GEORDI ENTERS, comes up behind Barclay.

					HOLO-GEORDI
			You're on duty, Lieutenant.

					BARCLAY
			Is that a fact?

					HOLO-GEORDI
			It is, and you'll observe it.
			Get back to your post.

					BARCLAY
			Look, pal. Do me a favor. Take
			yourself and your holier-than-thou
			attitude and get out of my life.

	During the above, Holo-Riker looks up from his position
	at the bar, stands, moves over.

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - TEASER    1A.

1    CONTINUED:

					HOLO-RIKER
			This is insubordination, Mister
			Barclay.

					BARCLAY
			So punish me.

					HOLO-RIKER
				(keys insignia)
			Security to Ten-Forward!

	A SECURITY CREWMAN ENTERS and heads for Barclay. In
	a blur of a movement, Barclay manages to flip him
	neatly onto the floor. All stare at him, stunned.

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - TEASER    2.

1    CONTINUED:

	The Holo-Guard groans, Barclay smirks, takes a gulp of
	synthehol and gestures with the glass at Holo-Riker.

					BARCLAY
			"Insubordination."

	Holo-Riker seizes his arm and slops the drink; Barclay
	turns quickly, gets a half-Nelson on Holo-Riker and
	strains him painfully against the counter.

					BARCLAY
			Riker, you're nothing but a pretty
			mannequin dressed up in a fancy
			uniform. You're full of hot air,
			and if Picard has a problem with
			me, he can come and tell me
			himself...

	Barclay gives him one last hard push before releasing
	him. Defeated, Holo-Riker slips wearily down and leans
	against the bar. Barclay moves threateningly at
	Holo-Geordi, who retreats, runs out of the room, scared
	to death. Barclay saunters over to the table where
	Holo-Troi is seated. He picks up her willing hand.

					HOLO-TROI
			I feel your confidence, your
			arrogant resolve. It excites me.

	COM VOICE OF THE REAL GEORDI --

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Barclay, report to
			Cargo Bay Five now.

					BARCLAY
				(to Troi)
			This will have to wait, darling.
				(to com)
			Um... Be right there.
				(to the room)
			Freeze program. Exit.

	All the human figures FREEZE. Barclay heads toward
	the o.s. Holodeck doors.

					BARCLAY
			Save program.

	Ten Forward vanishes... he EXITS.

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - TEASER    3.

2    INT. CORRIDOR

	Barclay steps into the corridor, a much altered man.
	The hero of the hour has been replaced with a shy
	individual with a perpetual frown born of stress and
	unhappiness between his brows. He is hustling because
	he's late. Troi comes briskly around a corner. She's
	headed straight for him. He steps aside for her. Troi
	nods in greeting, gives him a kindly but perfunctory
	smile and moves on. We barely notice Barclay sigh as
	he moves on.

3    INT. CARGO BAY (OPTICAL)

	O'BRIEN is operating the transporter console... several
	canisters MATERIALIZE. A couple of ENGINEERING
	TECHNICIANS (named DUFFY and COSTA) move the canisters
	from the transporter pad to an antigrav unit. Geordi
	is studying an open panel on the unit which is out of
	service... Riker is listening to him gripe about
	Barclay.

					GEORDI
			I just don't know what to do with
			him. He's always late, never
			gives his best effort, always
			slides by... I can't deal with
			it anymore. How does a guy like
			him ever make it through the
			Academy...

					RIKER
				(agrees)
			I think it's time we talked to
			the captain about Broccoli.
				(off Geordi's look)
			That's what Wesley calls him.
			Keep it to yourself.

					GEORDI
			It fits.

3A   ANGLE

	as they see Barclay ENTER... moving to him... a
	throw-away piece of business -- Duffy discovers a
	canister with a trace of GASEOUS NITROGEN leaking from
	it.

					DUFFY
			A broken seal, Commander.

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - TEASER    3A.

3A   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			You better destroy it. Those
			samples will be tainted.

	Duffy and the other supernumerary take the canister
	away. Barclay tries to slither past Riker and Geordi.
	What we notice most about him is that he is
	uncomfortable around other people to the point of
	agony... he rarely makes eye contact... when he
	speaks, he hesitates, desperately afraid of saying the
	wrong thing... which he occasionally does.

					GEORDI
			Is it a problem for you to report
			to duty on time, Lieutenant?

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/19/90 - TEASER    4.

3A   CONTINUED: (2)

					BARCLAY
			Problem? Nossir. I'm... I'm very
			sorry, sir... it's just... I had
			a very important communique...
			it required my immediate response
			and...

					GEORDI
				(tired of excuses)
			I don't want to hear it... we're
			having intermittent problems with
			the anti-grav unit, see what you
			can do...

	Barclay acknowledges and as he moves to the unit...

					RIKER
			Mister Barclay, I'm tired of
			seeing your name on report.
				(a beat)
			I don't know what you got away
			with on your last posting, but
			this is the Enterprise. We set
			a different standard here.
			Understood?

	And for a beat, Barclay looks at Riker and it is quite
	a different moment than the Holodeck.

					BARCLAY
			Understood... sir.

	Riker exchanges a glance with Geordi then EXITS as
	Barclay meekly goes to work...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF THE TEASER                        

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT ONE    5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

4    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around a PLANET.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43807.4.
			We are taking on a load of special
			tissue samples donated by the
			Mikulaks for shipment to Nahmi
			Four. The samples could prove
			vital to the containment of an
			outbreak of Correllium Fever on
			that world.

5    INT. CARGO BAY (OPTICAL)

	Barclay closes up the anti-grav panels, looks up at
	Geordi...

					BARCLAY
				(shrugs)
			Everything looks... it looks
			normal to me...

	He turns it on and the antigrav unit comes to life...
	rises a few feet off the floor. Duffy starts to move
	the unit toward the other end of the cargo bay. Almost
	immediately, the antigrav field fails and there is a
	CRASH as the pallet falls.

					O'BRIEN
			Dammit..

	Barclay reacts, Geordi turns, looks at him
	impatiently...

					BARCLAY
			I... I don't understand...

	Barclay looks guilty, tongue-tied... rushes back to
	the anti-grav unit to check it out again.


    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/16/90 - ACT ONE    6.

5A   ANGLE

					GEORDI
				(to com)
			La Forge to Engineering... I'll
			need more people in Cargo Bay
			Five... anyone you can spare.
			Out.

	He moves to the anti-grav unit, begins to lift a
	canister... Geordi looks at Barclay who is still
	trying to solve the mystery in the anti-grav unit
	panel...

					GEORDI
			We could use a hand, Mister
			Barclay...

	Barclay looks up awkwardly at Geordi... moves quickly
	to help... and as he takes hold of the canister,
	facing Geordi...

					BARCLAY
			I'll... I'll disassemble it later,
			Commander... it shouldn't do
			that... well, of course, it
			shouldn't do that... I mean...
			well, it shouldn't do that.

	Two beats as they carry the canister in silence across
	the room... Barclay avoids Geordi's glare.

6    INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard behind his desk. Riker and Geordi. There is
	a report on the computer screen on Picard's desk.
	Picard indicates the screen.

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT ONE    7.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I'm not accustomed to seeing an
			unsatisfactory rating for one of
			my crew.

					RIKER
			I guess the issue is whether
			Mister Barclay is Enterprise
			material.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			I assume from your request for
			his transfer that you don't think
			he is, Commander...

	Geordi takes a beat -- he's aware of the impact of this
	answer...

					GEORDI
			I hate to say it... I always
			thought I could work with
			anyone... but I just can't stand
			the guy. Broccoli makes me
			nervous... he makes everyone
			nervous...

					PICARD
			Broccoli?

					RIKER
			Young Mister Crusher started it.
			I'm afraid it's caught on.

					PICARD
			Let's get it uncaught, shall we?

	They acknowledge.

					PICARD
			By all indications, Barclay has
			served honorably in Starfleet for
			many years. His rating aboard
			the Zhukov was satisfactory...
			I recall Captain Gleason speaking
			quite highly of him before his
			transfer...

					RIKER
			In retrospect, I wonder if Captain
			Gleason wasn't buttering our bread
			a little...
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT ONE    8.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER (Cont'd)
			He knew we were looking for a
			diagnostic engineer.

	Picard glances at him. A beat. Frowns.

					RIKER
			I've reviewed Barclay's
			psychological profile. He's
			always had seclusive tendencies...
			it was noted at the Academy more
			than once...

					PICARD
			And yet he chose this way of life;
			he's made the same commitment to
			Starfleet that we all have...
				(beat)
			It's easy to transfer our problem
			to someone else. Too easy.

					GEORDI
			Captain, it's not like I haven't
			tried...

					PICARD
			Try harder.

	The captain studies La Forge... there is an issue of
	command to be examined here...

					PICARD
			He's on your team. Manage him.
			Pull him in. Find ways to help
			him make a positive contribution.
			Get to know the man. Make him
			your best friend.

	Geordi smiles with a bit of incredulity...

					GEORDI
			With all respect, sir... my best
			friend? I can barely tolerate
			being in the same room with the
			man...

					PICARD
			I suggest you put your personal
			discomfort with him aside,
			Commander. Dismissed.

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT ONE    9.

6    CONTINUED: (3)

	Geordi exchanges a depressed glance at Riker and they
	EXIT...

6A   INT. CARGO BAY

	Geordi ENTERS... the room is deserted now except for
	Barclay who is off to one side looking over the
	disassembled antigrav unit. It's open, the guts
	exposed as he traces circuits with a sensor. Geordi
	frowns to himself as he looks over to Barclay, whose
	back is to him.

					GEORDI
				(muttering, to himself)
			My best friend.

	He sighs, knows what he has to do, crosses to...

6B   ANGLE - BARCLAY

	wrapped up in his mystery... Geordi moves up behind
	him, and as he pats him on the back...

					GEORDI
			Hey, Reg...

	And Barclay nearly jumps out of his shoes at the
	unexpected physical contact... Geordi reacts, covers...

					GEORDI
			Uh, how's it going?

					BARCLAY
			Oh, it's... I still haven't traced
			the problem, Commander...

					GEORDI
				(smile, "warm")
			That's okay. No rush. Take your
			time.

	Barclay notes this new tone of voice from Geordi...
	glances at him suspiciously... a beat. Doesn't trust
	the moment... rushes to fill the gap...

					BARCLAY
			I've... I've been planning to run
			diagnostics on the graviton
			invertor circuits...

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT ONE    10.

6B   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Smart plan... well, I'd say we're
			in good hands here...

					BARCLAY
				(still suspicious)
			I'll get a preliminary report to
			you...

					GEORDI
			...whenever.

					BARCLAY
				(beat)
			Before the end of the day.

					GEORDI
			Fine. And say, Reg, how about
			sitting in on the mission briefing
			with my senior officers in the
			morning...

					BARCLAY
			The briefing? Me?

					GEORDI
			I'd just like your input...

					BARCLAY
			On what? I mean, should I prepare
			something...

					GEORDI
			No... no... just be there. Eight
			hundred hours.

					BARCLAY
			I'll be on time, sir.

					GEORDI
			Good.

	And he's about to pat Barclay on the back once more,
	thinks better of it... as he turns to leave, an
	exasperated expression fills his face... and Barclay
	sighs, glad this is over.

6C   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At warp.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT ONE   11.

7    INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi ENTERS with WESLEY...

					GEORDI
			Morning. Start your brains, and
			let's do it.

	They all gather around the pool table for the morning
	briefing. After a beat, Barclay rushes in late, out of
	breath... Geordi nods to him.

					GEORDI
				(points to injectors
				 on schematic)
			Okay, this trip to Nahmi Four is
			pretty routine. We'll have plenty
			of time to realign the magnetic
			capacitors in both the matter and
			anti-matter injectors.
				(light hearted groans)
			Duffy, Costa, that'll be your
			assignment.

					DUFFY
			We probably ought to do the flow
			regulator maintenance at the same
			time, Commander.

					GEORDI
			Good idea.
				(moving on)
			Ensign Crusher is putting in some
			hours with us this week as part
			of his training duties... he'll
			be assigned to assist you, Mister
			Myers. Be sure and teach him the
			difference between impulse and
			warp drive.
				(chuckles all around)
			Lieutenant Barclay is working on
			the mystery of the anti-grav
			failure we had yesterday... your
			preliminary report had a couple
			of interesting theories, Reg...

	Geordi waits a beat for Barclay to pick it up and run
	with it. He doesn't. After an awkward beat...

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/19/90 - ACT ONE   12.

7    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Why don't you summarize your
			findings so far, Reg...

	As Barclay begins to answer, we can see him growing
	more and more uncomfortable under the gaze of his
	fellow engineers.

					BARCLAY
			Yes.
				(clears his throat)
			It wasn't a maintenance problem...
			everything checked out. I...
			I'm going to check for... a surge
			in... the transfer coils.

					WESLEY
				(certain)
			A coil surge wouldn't have
			resulted in a field dissipation.

	Attention now focuses on Wesley. Barclay flushes
	slightly as Wesley inadvertently steals his thunder.

					BARCLAY
			I... I... I realize that...

					GEORDI
				(trying to rescue the
				 the situation)
			But we shouldn't ignore the
			possibility, Wes...

					WESLEY
			You ought to take a look at the
			flow capacitor. That could
			have forced a chain collapse of
			the antigrav field.

	Everyone looks at Barclay again.

					BARCLAY
			I... was going to.

	And it looks like Barclay is just jumping on Wesley's
	idea... Geordi wants to bail out of this...

					GEORDI
			Good. Okay, then... let's go over
			the realignment procedure...

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/19/90 - ACT ONE   13.

7    CONTINUED: (2)

	As Geordi starts to go on with the rest of the meeting,
	we PUSH IN on Barclay's terribly uncomfortable
	expression...

8    INT. TROI'S OFFICE (HOLODECK)

	It appears that Barclay is in therapy with Troi. She
	sits, listening intently... Barclay pacing the office
	in front of her. When he speaks, it is forceful,
	without hesitation.

					BARCLAY
			I just didn't know what to say.

					HOLO-TROI
			What do you wish you had said?

					BARCLAY
			I should have told him to mind
			his own damned business... I knew
			about the flow capacitor... I
			didn't need to hear about it from
			a seventeen year old kid.

					HOLO-TROI
			You're letting it get you much
			too upset.

					BARCLAY
			You think so?

	Holo-Troi gives him a very sympathetic look, gets up
	and stands closer to him.

					HOLO-TROI
			Why are you so hard on yourself?

					BARCLAY
			You don't know... it's hard out
			there.

					HOLO-TROI
			I understand, but let go of it.
			You're here now.

					BARCLAY
				(beat)
			You're right, of course.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT ONE   14.

8    CONTINUED:

					HOLO-TROI
				(a small smile)
			Of course.

	She reaches out for him as if to comfort him, but
	instead begins to caress his arms and shoulders while
	her stance and expression take on a smoldering
	sexuality.

					HOLO-TROI
			Let me help you relax.

					BARCLAY
			I'd like that.

					HOLO-TROI
			I knew you would.

	And she leans into him, puts her arms around him and
	kisses him passionately...

8A   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

					BARCLAY
			Mmm, nice... but I'm in the mood
			for someplace a little more...
			unusual...
				(beat)
			Computer. Run Barclay Program
			Fifteen.

	We stay on Barclay, but lose Holo-Troi, as the
	surroundings change to --

9    EXT. GLADE (HOLODECK)

	A glade with a few small hills, rock formations, some
	trees, grass, a pond. As different as can be from the
	world Barclay lives in... peaceful, green, remote...
	a warm breeze flutters through the trees... Barclay
	takes a deep, cleansing breath... turns to see ---

9A   ANGLE - HOLO-TROI

	dressed in flowing Grecian robes which reveal a good
	deal of her anatomy, atop a part of a crumbling wall or
	section of ruins, stunning... as the breeze lifts her
	hair, her robes... and she reaches out to Barclay...

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT ONE   15.

9A   CONTINUED:

					HOLO-TROI
			I am the Goddess of Empathy. Cast
			off your inhibitions and embrace
			love, truth, joy...

	And he runs up the hill to her as they dissolve in each
	others' arms... we boom to a dramatic rising shot
	against the wondrous landscape and...

10   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Data, Wesley, Geordi, Duffy seated at a table. All
	except Data are drinking various beverages.

					WESLEY
			But I thought that's the point
			of the briefing... to discuss
			different approaches...

					GEORDI
			I'm not saying you did anything
			wrong, Wes... it's just that
			Barclay's... well, my new
			project.

					DUFFY
				(shakes his head)
			Yeah, Broccoli's a real project
			all right...

					GEORDI
				(frowns, hates the job)
			I just gotta draw him out more...

					WESLEY
			And I shut him down.
				(with pity)
			Poor Broccoli.

					DATA
			Pardon me, but why is Lieutenant
			Barclay being referred to
			clandestinely as a vegetable?

					WESLEY
			It's a joke, Data... you know,
			a nickname.

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT ONE    16.

10   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Nicknames generally denote
			fondness, a diminutive shared
			between friends. This does not
			sound friendly.

	He's got them there. Wesley and Duffy look a little
	uncomfortable.

					GEORDI
			Data's absolutely right. The
			nickname stops here and now.
			Captain's orders.

	Suddenly, the glass in Duffy's hand begins leaking
	badly... the drink spilling on the table...

					DUFFY
			What the hell... ?

	He stands and puts the glass down... and the others
	react, and Geordi throws a napkin on the table to catch
	the liquid...

					WESLEY
			What happened to your glass?

	And push in as Data picks it up... the glass has been
	mangled in the shape of Duffy's hand. On reactions...

									FADE OUT.

					END OF ACT ONE

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT TWO   17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

11   EXT SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving at warp speed.

12   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Data and Geordi are examining the glass from Ten
	Forward with a tricorder and one of the consoles on the
	bulkhead. Barclay is in the b.g. working on some
	console.

					DATA
			Nucleo-synthesis. The structure
			of the glass has been altered at
			the atomic level.

					GEORDI
			A problem with the replicator?

					DATA
			Unlikely. A problem with the
			replicator would have affected
			the contents as well as the glass.
			But the liquid in the glass was
			a perfect replication of a dark
			ale of Earth origin which I
			believe is what Lieutenant Duffy
			ordered.

					GEORDI
			I can't detect any residual
			radiation or unusual chemical
			compounds that would have caused
			this.

					DATA
			The most probable explanation is
			that the glass came into contact
			with an unshielded power source.

					GEORDI
				(slightly dismayed)
			That means a complete diagnostic
			check of the Enterprise power
			systems. All four thousand of
			them.

	Beat as he turns toward Barclay...

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT TWO   18.

12   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Have I got the man for this job...
				(calling)
			Hey, Reg...

	Barclay looks up with a start... me again? Moving to
	him --

					GEORDI
			Busy?

					BARCLAY
			Well, I was just... no, not
			really... what?

					GEORDI
				(handing him the cup)
			Got another mystery for you...
			somehow the molecular structure
			of this cup from Ten-Forward has
			been altered...

	As Barclay studies it, to Data...

					GEORDI
			Mister Barclay is the Sherlock
			Holmes of the technical support
			crew...

	Data knows Geordi's assignment, wishes to be supportive
	of Barclay.

					DATA
			A fascinating vocation, Mister
			Barclay. I am a student of
			Sherlock Holmes mysteries and I
			would enjoy discussing some of
			your cases at your leisure.

	Barclay looks at them both curiously.

					BARCLAY
			My cases... ?

					GEORDI
				(to Barclay, indicating
				 glass)
			Uh, Reg, we're gonna have to run
			through the power systems, to see
			if there's some kind of leak that
			caused this.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT TWO   19.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					BARCLAY
			I had to... I was going to do it
			anyway...

					GEORDI
			You were?

					BARCLAY
			To... to try and explain the
			anti-grav unit failure... I still
			can't... nothing about it makes
			sense.

					DATA
			Then it is possible these two very
			disparate incidents could be
			related.

	Data and Geordi exchange a glance...

13   OMITTED

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	At the science station, starting close on the mangled
	glass... pulling back to find Riker listening to Geordi
	who has deliberately brought Barclay along. Data is
	there too. WORF is at his station. Picard is ENTERING
	from the Ready Room in the background.

					GEORDI
			I wouldn't bother you with
			something this minor, Commander...
			but it may be a symptom of a more
			serious problem...

					RIKER
			You think we'll need to put in
			to a starbase?

					GEORDI
			We'll have a better idea after
			Mister Barclay runs a check of
			the power systems...

					DATA
			It was Lieutenant Barclay who
			first suggested the link between
			the two incidents, sir.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT TWO   20.

14   CONTINUED:

					BARCLAY
			No, it wasn't. Not really.

	Picard hears this... and wanting to throw his support
	behind Barclay, comes over, examines the glass...

					PICARD
			Will your investigation affect
			our available power during the
			mission, Lieutenant?

					BARCLAY
			No... nossir... we'll have to shut
			off some systems... they'll be
			down a few at a time... it
			shouldn't... I don't think so.

					PICARD
			Good. I look forward to your
			report, Mister Broccoli.

	A brief, poisonous silence.

					PICARD
			Barclay.

	Barclay's face turns red...

					BARCLAY
			If you'll excuse me.

	He moves quickly to the turbolift, EXITS. A beat.
	Then Data offers...

					DATA
			Metathesis is one of the most
			common of pronunciation errors,
			sir... a reversal of vowel and
			consonant, "bark" to "broc"...

	A sharp look from Picard shuts him up. Picard sits
	in command. Off Geordi's look...

14A  INT. TEN FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Guinan looks across the bar at Geordi.

					GUINAN
			Yes, I know him... comes in here,
			stands at the bar, doesn't say
			much... always orders a warm milk.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT TWO   20A.

14A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Figures.

					GUINAN
			Warm milk helps you sleep, La
			Forge. You should try it. What's
			that got to do with Barclay?

					GEORDI
				(frowns)
			I don't know. I'm just trying
			to figure the man out, that's all.
			You ever talk to him?

					GUINAN
			He's not much for talking.

					GEORDI
			Does he have any friends?

					GUINAN
			Not that I've seen.

					GEORDI
				(shakes his head)
			What do you do with a guy like
			that?

					GUINAN
			I give him his warm milk and let
			him be.

					GEORDI
			Yeah, well, I'm not so lucky.
			I can't let him be. He's my
			problem.

					GUINAN
				(beat)
			He's imaginative.

					GEORDI
			How do you know that?

					GUINAN
			I just do.

					GEORDI
			Well, then maybe he's in the wrong
			line of work.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT TWO   20B.

14A  CONTINUED: (2)

					GUINAN
			You engineering types don't
			appreciate imagination... ?

					GEORDI
			That's not it, Guinan... he just
			doesn't fit in here...

					GUINAN
			Terkim.

					GEORDI
			What?

					GUINAN
			Reminds me of Terkim. My
			mother's brother. A kind of
			family misfit. Everybody told
			me to stay away from him. Bad
			influence.

					GEORDI
			Did you?

					GUINAN
			Are you kidding? He was the only
			member of the family with a sense
			of humor. But no one ever stayed
			around him long enough to realize
			it... except me. My mother says
			I take after him. I probably do.
			Because the idea of "fitting in"
			repels me, too.

	She looks challengingly at Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Maybe I didn't make myself
			clear... Barclay, he's always
			late... he's nervous... nobody
			wants to be around him...

					GUINAN
			If I had the feeling that nobody
			wanted to be around me, I'd
			probably be late and nervous too.

	Geordi frowns.

					GEORDI
			Guinan, that's not the point...

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/16/90 - ACT TWO   21.

14A  CONTINUED: (3)

					GUINAN
			Are you sure?

					GEORDI
				(beat, exasperated)
			I'll take another one of these.

					GUINAN
			Get it yourself.

	And she walks away. He reacts.

					GEORDI
				(sighs, keys insignia)
			Computer, where is Lieutenant
			Barclay?

15
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16

16A  EXT. GLADE/HOLODECK

	Close on the arch as it slides open to reveal Geordi
	who ENTERS and reacts as he sees the glade...

					GEORDI
			Reg... ?

	But as we move with him to reveal the setting, there
	is no sign of Barclay... then as he moves in further
	he sees --

16B  ANGLE -- A PICNIC SETTING

	as exquisite as a Gainsborough canvas... a swing
	suspended from a tree branch on which the image of a
	woman is swinging in flowing petticoats, a silent
	garment draped on the grass and spread with
	delicacies... a boy dressed as "Blue Boy" eating
	messily with his hands... as Geordi moves closer, he
	reacts as we reveal the woman and child to be
	Holo-Beverly and Holo-Wesley...

					GEORDI
			Beverly?

	Holo-Beverly looks up and smiles.

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT TWO    22.

16B  CONTINUED:

					HOLO-BEVERLY
			Good morning, Mi-lord.
				(looks at Wesley)
			Manners, my son. Manners. You
			embarrass me before our guest.

	Holo-Wesley ignores his mother, lifts a whole
	blueberry pie with his hands and bites into, leaving
	a blue stain around his mouth...

					HOLO-BEVERLY
			Master Barclay will spank you if
			you don't behave.

					HOLO-WESLEY
				(sullen)
			I don't care.

	He takes another bite of pie. Geordi can't believe
	his eyes...

					GEORDI
				(to himself)
			Wesley... ?

	And he suppresses a laugh...

					HOLO-WESLEY
				(to Geordi)
			What do you want?

					GEORDI
			Ah, well, I guess I want... Master
			Barclay.

					HOLO-BEVERLY
			The boys got into another little
			scrap, I'm afraid. But boys will
			be boys.

	The sound of a sword fight turns Geordi's attention
	to--

16C  ANGLE - A HILL

	Coming over the rise, backing toward him is Barclay (in
	uniform) ... in classic swordsmanship stance, his sword
	moving with lightning speed fighting off unseen
	adversaries...

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT TWO    23.

16C  CONTINUED:

	and then as he moves backwards and they follow, we see
	whom he's fighting -- Holo-Picard, Holo-Data and
	Holo-Geordi dressed as the three musketeers...

					HOLO-GEORDI
			You cannot withstand our assault
			forever, Barclay.

					HOLO-DATA
			Say you will yield and it ends
			here...

					BARCLAY
				(smiles, confident)
			I will speak with my sword, sir...

	A flourish of extraordinary moves and Barclay disarms
	both Holo-Data and Holo-Geordi... booting them both
	off the hill as...

16D  THE REAL GEORDI

	below reacts and...

16E  THE FIGHT

	between Holo-Picard Musketeer and Barclay continues
	up the rocks... Holo-Picard backing up now, fighting
	for his life, breathing heavily...

					HOLO-PICARD
			Where in God's name did you learn
			to fight like this, man?

					BARCLAY
			Self-taught, my good capitaine.
			Shall I give you a few lessons?

	An acrobatic move and Holo-Picard's sword goes
	flying... and as Holo-Picard stands there, the tip
	of Barclay's sword at his chest, shivering in his
	boots, he sees the real Geordi below, watching...

					HOLO-PICARD
			Who is that? One of your allies?

					BARCLAY
			Jean-Luc. Not that old trick.
			I'm disappointed in you.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT TWO   24.

16E  CONTINUED:

	Geordi coughs from o.s... Barclay reacts... follows
	Holo-Picard's look and goes pale as he sees --

16F  ANGLE - THE REAL GEORDI

	looking up at him.

17   INT. TEN FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Barclay and Geordi at a table.

					BARCLAY
			I'll... I'll make it easy for you,
			Commander. I'll just request
			reassignment...

					GEORDI
			Now, wait a minute...

					BARCLAY
			Look, we both know... the whole
			ship knows... I can't cut it here.

					GEORDI
			Hey, Barclay... I've spent a few
			hours in the Holodeck myself, you
			know.

	Barclay gives him a look... and this is the first real
	compassion that Geordi has had for Barclay.

					GEORDI
			Far as I'm concerned... what you
			do in the Holodeck is your own
			business... as long as it doesn't
			affect your work.

					BARCLAY
				(reacts)
			You're... you're not going to tell
			anyone about this?

	Guinan arrives with a tray of warm milk for two. She
	makes eye contact with Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(no)
			I'm not sure everyone would
			appreciate your... imagination...
			like I do.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT TWO   25.

17   CONTINUED:

	He glances at Guinan who leaves.

					GEORDI
				(curious)
			It is kind of unusual...
			recreating people you already
			know...

	The unspoken question is why?

					BARCLAY
				(sighs)
			I was just kind of really...
			well, it was just... I needed to
			blow off some steam... because
			one... one of the officers had
			been on my back...

					GEORDI
			Let me guess...

					BARCLAY
			Okay, it was you. And I couldn't
			tell you what I wanted to, to your
			face... and it just sort of...
			I guess it got out of control.

					GEORDI
				(warm, smiles)
			I don't know... sounds like maybe
			there's a side to this that's kind
			of therapeutic... we ought to tell
			Counselor Troi about it.

					BARCLAY
			It's... it's just more
			comfortable... when I'm in there.
				(looks down)
			You don't know what a struggle
			it is for me, Commander.

					GEORDI
			I'd like to help if I can.

					BARCLAY
				(shakes his head, you
				 can't)
			Being afraid all the time that
			I'll forget somebody's name. Or
			not knowing what to do with my
			hands...
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT TWO    26.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					BARCLAY (Cont'd)
			I mean, I'm the guy who writes
			down things to remember to say
			when there's a party. And when
			I get there, I'll wind up alone
			in a corner trying to look
			comfortable examining a potted
			plant.
				(sighs)
			Sometimes, I just don't want to
			get out of bed in the morning.

					GEORDI
			Sometimes, neither do I.

					BARCLAY
			No, but you're good. You were
			born to be in Starfleet. Me...

					GEORDI
			You're just shy, Barclay.

					BARCLAY
				(nods, painful)
			"Just shy"... sounds like
			nothing serious, doesn't it...
			You can't know.

	Geordi studies him, concerned.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			O'Brien to La Forge.

	Keying his insignia --

					GEORDI
			Go ahead.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			I need you in Transporter Room
			Three, Commander.

					GEORDI
			On my way, Chief.

	Geordi looks at Barclay once more...

					GEORDI
			I really do want you to talk to
			Counselor Troi, Reg.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT TWO   27.

17   CONTINUED: (3)

					BARCLAY
				(reacts)
			Troi? No, no, I couldn't.

					GEORDI
			I mean it. As your friend and
			as your commanding officer.

	He EXITS... Barclay thinks about what this will be
	like... and a dreaded shiver sweeps across his body.

18
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20

20A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM THREE (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien is setting a transporter test object, a
	cylinder three feet tall, six inches in diameter, on
	a transporter pad...

					O'BRIEN
			I was synchronizing the phase
			transition coils... I didn't do
			anything I haven't done a hundred
			times before...

	Pull back to see Geordi watching. O'Brien moves to the
	console...

					O'BRIEN
			The test object is made of pure
			duranium.

	Geordi touches it...

					GEORDI
			Seems normal enough...

					O'BRIEN
			Watch this...

	As he powers up the transporter, the object
	DEMATERIALIZES from one position, MATERIALIZES under
	an adjacent transport pad, DEMATERIALIZES again,
	MATERIALIZES on the next pad over only this time as
	it does, it turns into a flash, burns brightly and
	disappears. As Geordi reacts...

					GEORDI
			I'm glad I don't have anywhere
			to go.
									FADE OUT.
                        END OF ACT TWO                          

  STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT THREE  28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

21   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp.

					GEORDI (V.O.)
			Chief engineer's log, Stardate
			43808.2. A systems analysis of
			Transporter Room Three has yielded
			no suggestion of a cause for the
			latest malfunction aboard the
			Enterprise.

21A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM THREE

	Picard, Riker and Geordi are examining the residue of
	the test object.

					PICARD
			Is this part of the same pattern?

					GEORDI
			We don't know, Captain. And we
			don't know why only Transporter
			Room Three is affected... None
			of the other Transporter Rooms
			are malfunctioning...

					RIKER
			Yet.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			We have twenty-two hours before
			we reach Nahmi Four. We'll need
			the transporters operational by
			then. I want a level one
			diagnostic across the board.
			(TECH)

					RIKER
				(acknowledges, to
				 Geordi)
			Advise Mister Barclay to meet us
			on the bridge immediately...

  STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT THREE  29.

21A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Ah, could we push that back, just
			to fourteen hundred hours,
			Commander... I've got him doing
			something...

					RIKER
				(nods)
			Fourteen hundred hours.
				(as they exit)
			Mister O'Brien, no maintenance
			on the Transporters until further
			notice.

					O'BRIEN
			Aye, sir.

21B
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22

23   INT. TROI'S OFFICE

	Troi is sitting, very much the way she was (and dressed
	the same way she was) in Barclay's fantasy. Barclay,
	on the other hand, is entirely a different man from
	his dreams... dreadfully uncomfortable sitting on the
	far end of the couch from her. Troi studies him
	sympathetically...

					TROI
			I can tell this is difficult for
			you.

	Barclay is just able to nod.

					TROI
			Is there anything I can do to make
			you more comfortable?

					BARCLAY
				(quick)
			No!

	She smiles her best therapeutic smile at him.

					TROI
			Have you ever been with a
			counselor before?

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT THREE   30.

23   CONTINUED:

					BARCLAY
				(swallowing)
			Yes. No.

					TROI
				(smiles)
			Which one?

					BARCLAY
			Yes. But she... it wasn't real...
			really a counselor.

					TROI
			Most people find a counselor
			intimidating at first. It's okay
			if you feel that way toward me.

					BARCLAY
			Not... at all.

					TROI
			Good. Close your eyes... Lean
			back.

					BARCLAY
			Why?

					TROI
				(standing)
			I just want to help you relax.

					BARCLAY
				(reacts)
			You do?

	She walks by him... to a light panel... turns the
	lights down...

					TROI
			Put your feet up... it's okay.
			And close your eyes...

	He puts his feet up... closes his eyes... tight...

					BARCLAY
			What are you going to do?

					TROI
			Just listen to the sound of my
			voice...
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT THREE  31.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI (Cont'd)
			Take a slow deep breath through
			your nose... and let it out
			through your mouth just as
			slowly... good... there, that's
			better, isn't it...

					BARCLAY
			Oh, yes. Oh, yes, much better.
			This has been... extremely
			helpful...
				(standing)
			Well, thank-you for your time.

					TROI
			But...

	Backing out...

					BARCLAY
			Really... very helpful... in
			through the nose, out through the
			mouth... I'll practice and let
			you know... thank you again...

	And he's out. Off Troi's puzzled reaction...

24
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25

25A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	A short time later. Geordi is working at one of the
	aft stations along with Data. Wes at Conn,
	supernumerary at Ops. Troi ENTERS from turbolift and
	goes over to Geordi.

					TROI
			I had a very strange visit from
			one of your officers today.

					GEORDI
			Barclay. Yes, I can imagine. Were you
			able to do anything for him?

					TROI
			To be honest, I'm not exactly sure
			what happened...

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT THREE   32.

25A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(entering from Picard's
				 Ready Room)
			Where is Mister Barclay... it's
			past fourteen hundred hours...

	Geordi shakes his head, doesn't know.

					GEORDI
				(touches combadge)
			Lieutenant Barclay to the bridge.
				(beat of silence)
			Lieutenant Barclay report.

	There is another awkward silence as Geordi begins to
	suspect the worst. Riker's features harden.

					RIKER
			Computer. Locate Lieutenant
			Barclay.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Lieutenant Barclay is in Holodeck
			Two.

	Geordi face falls, glances at Troi... Riker is really
	peeved.

					GEORDI
			I'll get him...

					RIKER
			No, I'll handle this. I've had
			it with him.

	He charges toward the turbolift...

					GEORDI
			Counselor, you better come
			along...

	They follow...

26   INT. CORRIDOR

	Geordi, Riker, and Troi turn a corner, head for the
	Holdeck.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/9/90 - ACT THREE   33.

26   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I think you should know that
			Barclay's been running some...
			unique programs.

					RIKER
			I don't care what he's been
			running. My patience just ran
			out.

	Riker operates the panel outside the Holodeck doors.
	The doors slide aside.

27   EXT. GLADE (HOLODECK)

	Continuous. Geordi, Riker, and Troi standing in
	Glade.

27A  POV RIKER - THE PICNIC SCENE

	Holo-Picard, Holo-Data and Holo-Geordi as the three
	musketeers sitting on the ground, eating...
	Holo-Wesley as Blue Boy with another blueberry pie...
	The Holo-characters look over at our real characters'
	entrance.

27B  RIKER, TROI AND GEORDI

	react, Riker ready to blow...

27C  OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FOUR   34.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

28   EXT. GLADE (HOLODECK)

	Riker, Geordi, and Troi, as before, staring at the
	Holo-characters.

					GEORDI
			Like I said Commander, Barclay's
			been running some... unusual
			programs.

	Riker's furious...

					RIKER
			This is a violation of protocol.
			Crewmembers should not be
			simulated in the Holodeck...

					GEORDI
			Ah, Commander... I don't think
			there's any regulation...

					RIKER
			Then there should be... computer,
			discontinue program and erase...

					TROI
				(interrupting)
			Computer, belay that order!

					RIKER
			Counselor...

					TROI
			If Barclay is having a difficult
			time facing reality, to suddenly
			destroy his only means of escape
			would be brutal and could do
			considerable damage.

28A  ANGLE - ON THE PICNIC (OPTICAL)

	Holo-Picard musketeer glances at his cohorts.

					HOLO-PICARD
			They are quite disagreeable,
			aren't they... shall we have a
			go at them?

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FOUR   35.

28A  CONTINUED:

					HOLO-DATA
			Delighted.

					HOLO-GEORDI
			We shall thrash them.

	They stand, draw their swords... move to the real
	people...

					HOLO-PICARD
			En garde.

					RIKER
			Stop it. Put that down.

					HOLO-DATA
			Your sword, sir...

					RIKER
				(impatient)
			I don't have a sword.

					HOLO-GEORDI
				(puzzled)
			How do expect to fight without
			your sword?

					RIKER
			I don't expect to fight.

	Holo-Picard exchanges a glance with his fellows, grins.

					HOLO-PICARD
			Do I detect a streak of yellow
			along the good fellow's back?

	The holograms laugh.

28B  HOLO-WESLEY

	laughs, eats his blueberry pie.

28C  RESUME SCENE (OPTICAL)

					HOLO-PICARD
			Perhaps we can supply a more
			appropriate adversary for him.
				(calling)
			Number One...

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/15/90 - ACT FOUR   36.

28C  CONTINUED:

					HOLO-WESLEY
				(calling)
			Number One...

	Holo-Riker as the fourth Musketeer rushes in...

					HOLO-RIKER
			Am I late? Did I miss the fight?

	He's a foot shorter than his real counterpart... and
	the difference is not lost on Troi.

					HOLO-RIKER
			En garde...
				(looks closely at Riker,
				 reacts)
			Sir... you have a familiar
			bearing... is it possible we have
			crossed swords somewhere before?

					RIKER
				(furious)
			Where is he? Where is Barclay?

					HOLO-RIKER
			Ah, a personal grudge. I warn
			you... you would be wise to put
			your affairs in final order before
			you meet him in combat. You
			challenge the greatest sword in
			all the...

					RIKER
			... in all the Holodeck.

	Troi suppresses a laugh.

					RIKER
				(to Troi)
			You think this is funny?

					TROI
			You are very tall. It could be
			very threatening to some people.

					RIKER
			Barclay'll find out what it means
			to be threatened. Computer,
			discontinue image of Riker.

	The hologram of Riker disappears. The other musketeers
	react. To Riker --

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT FOUR   37.

28C  CONTINUED: (2)

					HOLO-PICARD
			Sir, you have no sense of fair
			play.

					GEORDI
			Just tell us where to find
			Barclay.

	The holograms shrug, they don't know... shake their
	heads at Riker's foolishness... move back to their
	picnic...

					RIKER
				(to Troi)
			You're gonna make us search
			through this to find him?

					TROI
			It could provide us with valuable
			information about what's troubling
			him.

	On the move...

					TROI
			There's nothing wrong with a
			healthy fantasy life, as long as
			it doesn't take over.

					RIKER
			You call this healthy?

					TROI
			You're taking it so seriously.
			This is not without its element
			of humor...

29   ANGLE - HIGH ATOP A HILL - THE GODDESS OF EMPATHY
	(OPTICAL)

	as before, her robes flowing in the warm breeze, her
	arms out... very revealing...

					HOLO-TROI
			I am the Goddess of Empathy! Cast
			off your inhibitions and embrace
			love, truth, joy...

					GEORDI
			Oh my God...

	Troi snaps a look at Geordi... who looks away...

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FOUR   38.

29   CONTINUED:

					HOLO-TROI
			Discard your facades and reveal
			your true being to me.

					TROI
			Computer, discontinue --

					RIKER
				(delighted)
			Belay that order, computer!
				(to Troi)
			We want to get more insight into
			what's troubling the poor man.
			Remember?
				(to Geordi)
			Quite a healthy fantasy life,
			wouldn't you agree?

	Off Troi's burn...

30
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33

34   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The ship is ROCKED and alarms start to go off on the
	bridge. Picard ENTERS from his Ready Room... Worf is
	at Tactical, Data at Ops, supernumberary at Conn.

					PICARD
			Report...

					WORF
			Sir, our velocity increased to
			warp seven point two five.

					DATA
			Compensating, sir.

					WORF
				(reading console)
			Confirmed. Velocity now warp
			seven.

					PICARD
			Maintain that. What the hell
			happened?

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FOUR   39.

34   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(still working)
			The matter/anti-matter injectors
			locked for a split second,
			Captain. I am not certain why.
			They seem to be working properly
			now.

					PICARD
				(pressing insignia)
			Picard to La Forge.

									INTERCUT:

35   EXT. GLADE/HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	As before.

					GEORDI
				(to com)
			Go ahead, Captain.

					PICARD
			Any explanation for the injector
			problem?

					GEORDI
			I'm not in Engineering, sir. I'm
			in Holodeck Two.

					PICARD
			Another malfunction?

					GEORDI
			Not exactly, sir. I'll return
			to Engineering immediately.

					PICARD
			Yes, I would say you should,
			Commander. Your Holodeck
			activities can wait until later.
			And Commander...

					GEORDI
			Yessir?

					PICARD
			It would be wise to consult
			Lieutenant Barclay on this latest
			incident.

      STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - 2/9/90 - ACT FOUR      40.

35   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I'd like to, very much, sir. La
			Forge out.
									END INTERCUT:

					GEORDI
				(to the Goddess)
			We need to find Barclay. Now.

	She motions to the other side of the hill... as they
	climb...

					HOLO-TROI
			Cast aside your masks and let me
			slip into your minds...

					TROI
			Muzzle it.

	The Goddess reacts, shocked. As they reach the top of
	the hill, they discover, on a little plateau...

36   NEW ANGLE

	Under a tree sits Holo-Beverly in a very pastoral
	scene, skirts and petticoats billowing out. Troi,
	Geordi, and Riker approach. Holo-Beverly looks up at
	them coquettishly, and puts a finger to her lips.
	Barclay is asleep in her lap, snoring away.

					HOLO-BEVERLY
			Shhhhh!

37   INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker, Geordi, Troi, and Barclay ENTER from the
	Holodeck. Riker's expression is furious. Troi looks
	sympathetic, but resigned, while Barclay looks
	incredibly embarrassed. He hangs his head slightly.

					TROI
			We have a lot to talk about.

	Barclay nods silently, humiliated.

					GEORDI
				(to Riker)
			Sir, Barclay and I better get
			to Engineering.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT FOUR   41.

37   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(acknowledges)
			Dismissed.

	Riker and Troi go one direction... Barclay and Geordi
	move off the opposite way...

37A  INT. CORRIDOR - MOVING

					BARCLAY
			I just couldn't keep my eyes
			open... I'd worked twelve hours
			on the power systems and then the
			transporter went down and...

					GEORDI
			Reg... you had a chance to get
			some help from the real Counselor
			Troi... but instead you went back
			in there...

					BARCLAY
			I know... I didn't want to... I
			just couldn't help myself...

					GEORDI
			You're gonna be able to write the
			book on holodiction.
				(they exchange a look)
			Look, I know how easy it is to
			get caught up in it. I... fell
			in love in there once.

					BARCLAY
			Really?

					GEORDI
				(nods)
			But I knew when it was time to
			turn it off and say goodbye...
			Wasn't easy. But I did it.

					BARCLAY
			You know... the people I create
			in there have started to become
			more real to me... than anyone
			out here.
				(beat)
			Except maybe for you, Commander.

      STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - 2/9/90 - ACT FOUR      42.

37A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I need you out here, Reg... right
			now, more than ever.

	Barclay looks at Geordi, appreciates his continuing
	faith.

38   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	At a console... looking at an Okudagram on the
	monitor... showing read-outs, graphic representation
	of the injectors (TECH?)... pulling back to see Barclay
	working the console... trying several commands... his
	expression concerned. Geordi watches over his
	shoulder.

					GEORDI
			The injectors aren't responding
			to the diagnostic commands.

					BARCLAY
				(acknowledges)
			I... think we should drop out of
			warp.

					GEORDI
				(hits combadge)
			La Forge to bridge.

									INTERCUT:

39
thru	OMITTED
40

41   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. Riker and Troi ENTER.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Commander.

					GEORDI
			Recommend we go to impulse power
			sir.

					PICARD
			Take us out of warp.

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FOUR   43.

41   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Controls are not responding,
			Captain.

	Barclay works controls.

					BARCLAY
			It's the injectors.

					GEORDI
			Override.

					BARCLAY
			It's not a computer problem. The
			mechanism is physically jammed.
				(shakes head)
			I can't clear it.

					DATA
			Speed increasing, Captain. Warp
			seven point six... seven point
			six five... seven point seven...

					GEORDI
			We can't shut it down, Captain.
			The anti-matter flow is
			increasing. She's accelerating
			out of control.

	Off reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

   STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FIVE   44.

					ACT FIVE

	FADE IN:

42   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is racing along.

42A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf. Supernumerary at Con.

					WORF
			Approaching warp nine sir...

					PICARD
			Red Alert.

	The ship goes to Red Alert.

					RIKER
			Data, estimated time to
			structural failure.

					DATA
				(working panels)
			At this rate of acceleration,
			fifteen minutes, forty seconds,
			Commander...

					RIKER
			Geordi, did you copy?

									INTERCUT:

42B  INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi, Wesley, Barclay, Duffy and the other senior
	officers are around the pool table... it is a parallel
	scene to the first act mission briefing.

					GEORDI
			Aye, Commander...

					RIKER
			Recommendations.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FIVE      44A.

42B  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(under great pressure)
			I'll let you know as soon as we
			have some. La Forge out.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT FIVE       45.

42B  CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
				(to his men)
			Okay, this ship will start tearing
			itself apart in fifteen minutes...
			I want every idea on the table...
			I don't care how outrageous...

					DUFFY
			What about attempting a magnetic
			quench on the fusion pre-burners?

					GEORDI
			No, I tried that already... the
			magnetic fields won't reset.

					WESLEY
			Could the fuel inlet servos be
			caught in cycle?

					GEORDI
				(shakes his head)
			If they were, the swirl dampers
			would be frozen too... and they
			aren't...

					DUFFY
				(looking to Barclay)
			Nothing showed up in the
			diagnostic sweep... at all?

	All eyes turn to Barclay and he blanches slightly under
	their scrutiny.

					BARCLAY
			The tests... uh, showed problems...
			I mean no problems with the
			flow... the flow of the...

	Geordi doesn't want to step on Barclay, but this is a
	crisis and time is slipping away.

					GEORDI
			There's nothing wrong with the
			computer control protocols or the
			power transfer systems. As far
			as we can determine, the injectors
			are just physically jammed...

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT FIVE       46.

42B  CONTINUED: (3)

					DUFFY
				(trying to add it up)
			Injectors freeze... antigrav unit
			goes down... transporter
			malfunctions...

					WESLEY
			And a twisted glass...

					GEORDI
			What's the connection?

	The ship shudders for the first time... the men
	react...

43   OMITTED

43A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. They're reacting to the first shudders too.

					WORF
			Exceeding warp nine point four.

					PICARD
			Begin evacuation of secondary
			hull. Prepare for emergency
			saucer separation.

					WORF
				(reading console)
			Standing by to release docking
			clamps.

					RIKER
			Re-route systems to primary hull
			power sources.

					DATA
			Captain, the plasma flow to the
			nacelles is uneven due to the
			injector lock. An emergency
			saucer separation could rupture
			the warp field.

	Another shudder. Reactions.

					DATA
			Twelve minutes to structural
			failure.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FIVE      46A.

44   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	faster and faster.

44A  INT. ENGINEERING

	As before... emphasizing Barclay thinking hard... gets
	an idea, shakes his head, suppresses it... the ship is
	vibrating and it continues to shake more noticeably.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FIVE       47.

44A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			None of the systems involved
			interact directly with each
			other... I don't see anything in
			common...

	A beat of silence... and then Barclay does the most
	difficult thing he's ever done in his life -- he takes
	a chance, he speaks up, well almost, he clears his
	throat... it's enough to get everyone's attention...

					BARCLAY
			What if... what if...
				(beat)
			what if one of us is the
			connection?

					DUFFY
			Us? How?

					BARCLAY
			I don't know. But we're looking
			for... a, a systemic explanation
			and there isn't one. We work with
			all the systems that are affected
			... what if we're transmitting
			something ourselves... by touching
			it, or something...

					WESLEY
			The computer sensors would've
			picked up anything dangerous.

	Everyone reacts "yes, of course" and Barclay begins to
	retreat back into silence... but then he speaks up
	again, actually disputes Wesley's analysis.

					BARCLAY
			But... if it were something...
			something that we couldn't scan...
				(to Duffy and Costa)
			You might've passed it to the
			injectors when you were realigning
			the magnetic capacitors.

					GEORDI
			It was your glass, Duffy... and
			both of you were in the cargo bay
			when the anti-grav failed...

					DUFFY
			So was O'Brien.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/16/90 - ACT FIVE       48.

44A  CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			The transporter malfunction.
			That's a connection too.

	Alarm klaxons.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Danger. Approaching safety
			limits of engine containment
			field.

					GEORDI
			Computer, list all physical
			substances that wouldn't normally
			be picked up by internal scans.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			There are fifteen thousand five
			hundred twenty-five known
			substances that cannot be
			detected by standard scans.

					GEORDI
				(sarcastically)
			Great. How many of those can
			exist in an oxygen atmosphere?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Five hundred thirty-two.

					GEORDI
				(irritated)
			And could alter molecular
			structure when it comes in
			contact with...
				(a beat)
			... with glass.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Five.

					GEORDI
				(touches pool table
				 button)
			On screen at this station.

44B  INSERT POOL TABLE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The screen shows five names and a small graphic
	representation of the molecular structure of each
	chemical.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/15/90 - ACT FIVE      48A.

44C  RETURN TO SCENE

	Geordi, Wesley, Barclay and the others study the list
	on the various screens.

					BARCLAY
			Jakmanite has a half life of about
			fifteen seconds. There wouldn't
			be enough time to spread it around
			the ship.

	Geordi touches the panel and the chemical name and
	graphic for Jakmanite disappear.

					GEORDI
			Right.

					WESLEY
			Selgninaem and Lucrovexitrin are
			extremely toxic.

					GEORDI
				(acknowledges, touches
				 panel again)
			We'd all be dead by now. That
			leaves Saltzgadum and Invidium.
			Neither of which has been used
			for decades.

					WESLEY
			Could either one be causing all
			these malfunctions?

					DUFFY
			Most of the affected systems
			weren't even invented when those
			substances were in use. Who knows
			what they could do to a
			transporter or a magnetic
			capacitor... ?

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/14/90 - ACT FIVE      48B.

44C  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(beat)
			Wasn't Invidium used in...
			medical containment fields?

					WESLEY
			Not for over a century.

					BARCLAY
			But the Mikulaks might still be
			using it.

					DUFFY
				(nods)
			And one of those canisters was
			broken.

	Geordi and Barclay on the move...

					GEORDI
				(hits combadge)
			La Forge to bridge. We have a
			working theory, Captain...

									INTERCUT:

45   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. Riker and Picard react to this new
	information.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			There's a chance we picked up some
			Invidium from a broken canister
			in the cargo bay... and have been
			spreading it around the ship...

									INTERCUT:

45AA	INT. CORRIDOR

	Geordi and Barclay moving quickly to the cargo bay.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Working theories are fine, Geordi.
			But we need a working solution
			in about five minutes...

					GEORDI
			Understood, Commander. We're on
			our way to Cargo Bay Five for
			confirmation.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/16/90 - ACT FIVE      48C.

45A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Faster still.

46   INT. CARGO BAY (OPTICAL)

	Barclay and Geordi have one of the canisters sitting on
	the deck and are wearing protective gloves.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/16/90 - ACT FIVE       49.

46   CONTINUED:

	They pick up small tools and carefully open the
	canister. Nitrogen escapes. Geordi scans the contents
	with a tricorder.

					GEORDI
			Nothing from the tricorder...

	Geordi uses a flashlight-like device that projects a
	light... aims it into the canister (we don't need to
	see inside)... Barclay reaches in with his glove and
	as he pulls his glove out, Geordi shines the light on
	it...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Danger. Exceeding safety limits
			of engine containment field. At
			current acceleration, structural
			failure will occur in three
			minutes, thirty seconds.

	... making adjustments in the flashlight three times
	as he tries different tests... a substance is revealed
	on the glove's fingers...

					BARCLAY
			There it is...

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/16/90 - ACT FIVE       50.

46   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Duffy and O'Brien picked up the
			broken canister and became
			contaminated..

					BARCLAY
			If we can get it... the
			invidium... down to minus two
			hundred degrees Celsius, it'll
			become inert.

	Geordi hits combadge.

					GEORDI
			La Forge to bridge. Invidium is
			confirmed.

									INTERCUT:

46AA	INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and Picard listening to Geordi's report.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			Recommend we flood the injector
			pathway conduit with liquid
			nitrogen. That should neutralize
			it.

					PICARD
			The question is, will the
			injectors come back on-line?

					GEORDI
			The injectors have sustained
			considerable damage, sir. I
			can't guarantee we'll be able to
			regain control...

					RIKER
			We don't have much choice, do we?

					GEORDI
			Nossir.

					PICARD
			Make it so.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/15/90 - ACT FIVE      50A.

46A  INT. ENGINEERING

	Wesley and Duffy work the consoles.

					DUFFY
				(to Wesley)
			Route primary coupling through
			starboard transfer conduit.

					WESLEY
			Routing... ready for engine core
			injection.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			At current acceleration,
			structural failure will occur in
			forty-five seconds.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/16/90 - ACT FIVE       51.

46B
thru	OMITTED
47

48   INT. ENGINEERING

	The engine core is flooded with liquid nitrogen. The
	RACING LIGHTS in the core SLOW as GASEOUS NITROGEN
	leaks from a few spots on the engine core.

49   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
				(working console)
			Injector conduit temperature
			minus one hundred degrees
			Celsius.

					PICARD
			Transfer injector control to
			manual.

					DATA
			Ready... temperature now minus
			one hundred ninety degrees...
			minus two hundred degrees, sir.

					RIKER
			Injector status?

					DATA
			Matter injector... is on-line.
			Anti-matter injector... still
			locked.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			At current acceleration,
			structural failure will occur in
			thirty seconds.

					PICARD
			Cycle power through ventral
			relay.

					DATA
				(works console)
			Anti-matter injector... on-line.
			Reducing flow capacity.
			Commencing warp engine shut-down.

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Dropping out of warp.

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/16/90 - ACT FIVE      51A.

50AA	INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					PICARD
			Stand down from Red Alert.

	Red alert ENDS.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Nice work, Geordi.

									INTERCUT:

50A  INT. CARGO DECK

					GEORDI
			Mister Barclay and I thank you,
			sir.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
				(beat)
			Acknowledged.

					GEORDI
			The ship is seriously
			contaminated with Invidium, sir.
			Recommend we set course for
			Starbase one-two-one for a
			complete systems and
			bio-decontamination.

									END INTERCUT:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Understood.

	Geordi and Barclay exchange a look.

					GEORDI
			Glad you were with us out here
			in the real world today, Mister
			Barclay.

	Barclay grins, shrugs and...

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FIVE       52.

51
thru	OMITTED
53

53A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE/HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	Holo-Picard, Holo-Data, Holo-Worf, Holo-Wesley,
	Holo-Riker, Holo-Troi, Holo-Beverly all present and at
	their stations. Barclay ENTERS from turbolift. He
	walks to center of bridge and addresses everyone. He
	seems a little changed now. There is a little more
	confidence in his demeanor, a slight change in his
	bearing.

					BARCLAY
			It has been most difficult to
			reach this decision to leave
			you... but after thinking it
			over, discussing it at length with
			Counselor Troi... I think it is
			for the best... I just wanted to
			thank you all for your support...

					HOLO-GEORDI
			You'll always be welcome here,
			Barclay.

					BARCLAY
			I know. That's what makes it hard
			to go.

					HOLO-PICARD
			It was a pleasure to serve with
			you, Mister Barclay.

					HOLO-TROI
			Good luck, Reg.

					BARCLAY
			It's been fun.
				(looks at them)
			Computer, end program.

	The bridge VANISHES and is replaced by the empty
	Holodeck.

					BARCLAY
				(cont'd)
			Erase all programs filed under
			Reginald Barclay.

	Barclay heads toward doors... pauses...

					BARCLAY
			Except... Program Nine...

       STAR TREK: "Hollow Pursuits" - REV. 2/13/90 - ACT FIVE       53.

53A  CONTINUED:

	He smiles to himself... and EXITS.

									CUT TO:

54   OMITTED

55   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it moves on to its next destination.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "The Most Toys" 
                          #40273-170 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Shari Goodhartz 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Timothy Bond 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                        FINAL DRAFT
                       
                      FEBRUARY 25, 1990


         STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - 2/26/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "The Most Toys" 

                             CAST                              
                              
                PICARD            Zibalians
                RIKER             KIVAS FAJO
                DATA              VARRIA
                BEVERLY           PALOR TOFF
                TROI              
                GEORDI            Non-Speaking   
                WORF                TECHNICIANS
                WESLEY            
                                  
                TRANSPORTER CHIEF CELESIA
                                  
                Non-Speaking      
                  SUPERNUMERARIES   
                                  
                Voice Over        
                  ENTERPRISE COMPUTER VOICE

           STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" 2/25/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Most Toys" 
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     THE JOVIS
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              GEORDI'S QUARTERS
              CORRIDORS
              TURBOLIFT
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              DETENTION CELL
          
            BETA AGNI TWO
              CAVE
          
            THE JOVIS
              CARGO BAY
              FAJO'S DEN

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - 2/25/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "The Most Toys" 
                  
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              ANDORIAN               an-DOHR-ree-an
              BASOTILE               BASS-oh-tile
              CAYVIS FIVE            KAY-vus 5
              DENKIRS                DEHN-kers
              FINOPLAK               FIN-no-plack
              HYTRITIUM              hi-TRI-tee-um
              IRAATAN                eye-RAY-tan
              JOVIS                  JOE-vis
              KIVAS FAJO             KEE-vas FAH-zho
              LAWMIN GALACTOPEDIA    LAW-men ga-lack-toe-PEE-dee-uh
              MOLYBDENUM-COBALT      mah-LIB-den-um CO-balt
              PALOR TOFF             PAY-lor TOFF
              REJAC                  RE-jack
              RODULANS               ROD-u-lans
              SIGMA ERANI            SIGMA eh-RAN-ee
              STACIUS                STAY-cee-us
              TELLURIAN              tell-OORR-ee-an
              TRICYANATE             try-SIGH-a-nate
              VARRIA                 var (rhymes with far)-REE-a
              VELTAN                 VEL-tan
              ZIBALIAN               zih-BAY-lee-on

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                 
                       "The Most Toys"                            
                            TEASER                             

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	hangs motionless near a small spacecraft, the Jovis.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43872.2.
			In order to neutralize a sudden
			contamination of the water supply
			at the Federation colony on Beta
			Agni Two, we are procuring one
			hundred and eight kilos of
			hytritium from the Zibalian
			trader, Kivas Fajo.

	Move in closer on the smaller vessel.

2    INT. JOVIS CARGO BAY

	The Enterprise shuttlepod has docked and DATA emerges
	from the pilot seat.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Because pure hytritium is too
			unstable for our transporters,
			Lieutenant Commander Data has been
			shuttling the material to the
			Enterprise.

	VARRIA, a female humanoid, supervises THREE TECHNICIANS
	who are moving a shipping case. The care and precision
	with which they handle the case underlines the danger
	involved.

	Data opens the cargo door of the shuttlepod. The
	technicians proceed to load the case onto the pod --
	again with utmost care.

					DATA
				(touching his
				 communicator)
			Data to Enterprise.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Go ahead, Mister Data.

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - TEASER     2.

2    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			This will be the last trip... the
			remaining cases of hytritium are
			now being loaded.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	GEORDI is monitoring the situation from the Engineering
	Station. PICARD, RIKER, WORF, and WESLEY are at their
	stations.

					PICARD
			Acknowledged. Mister Worf,
			advise Beta Agni Two that our
			departure is imminent.

					WORF
			Aye, Captain.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			At warp six, we should be there
			in just over sixteen hours.

	Picard acknowledges.

4    OMITTED

4A   INT. JOVIS CARGO BAY

	The Technicians have completed loading the shuttlepod
	and closed the hatch. Through the window, we can see a
	containment field (F/X -- nitrogen) promptly fill the
	trunk. Data heads for the pilot seat.

					DATA
				(to comm)
			Loading is complete. I am
			proceeding with departure.
				(protocol)
			Enterprise Shuttlebay Two, prepare
			for docking, level one
			precautions for incoming material
			remain in effect.

5    ANGLE ON DATA (OPTICAL)

	Varria approaches Data and hands him a padd.

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - TEASER     3.

5    CONTINUED:

					VARRIA
			If you'll just acknowledge this
			last load, Commander...

	Data takes the Padd and presses his thumb on an ID
	panel... and BLUE SPARKS spring from the padd and dance
	over Data. Data stiffens, goes limp, and falls.

6    ON VARRIA

	taking out a tricorder-like device and scanning Data's
	body. She reads the information to one of the
	technicians, who enters it into a padd. The other
	technicians are hurrying about in the b.g.

					VARRIA
			Twenty-four point six kilos of
			tripolymer composites... eleven
			point eight kilos of molybdenumcobalt
			alloys... one point three
			kilos Bioplast sheeting...

7    OMITTED

8    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE JOVIS (OPTICAL)

	A brief passage of time.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before. Geordi reads his console:

					GEORDI
			Shuttle twelve containment field
			reads nominal... Now leaving the
			Jovis.

	Picard steps forward.

					PICARD
			On viewer.

	The shuttlepod moves away from the Jovis... moves
	slowly through space on the Viewscreen.

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - TEASER     4.

9    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(reading his console)
			Containment field stable...
			gravitational fluctuations within
			acceptable parameters... flight
			pattern...

	Before Geordi can finish, the shuttlepod on the
	viewscreen EXPLODES in a BALL OF FIRE.

10   CLOSE UPS - VARIOUS

	Riker, Worf, Wesley, Geordi and finally Picard...
	shocked expressions accented by the light from the
	viewscreen.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT ONE     5.

                           ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Geordi, Wesley; moments later.
	The debris from the destroyed shuttle is still visible
	on the viewscreen.

					RIKER
			Why didn't the containment field
			hold?

					GEORDI
				(checking readings)
			Unknown, Commander.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Hail the Jovis -- I want to speak
			with Kivas Fajo.

	Geordi and Worf work their consoles.

					WORF
			Sir, Mister Fajo is hailing us.

					PICARD
			On screen.

12   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as the image of KIVAS FAJO fills the screen. Fajo is a
	male Zibalian with a commanding presence; a man of the
	world -- or rather the galaxy -- with undeniable
	personal charm and grace and yet someone not to be
	trifled with.

					FAJO
			Captain Picard -- what happened?

					PICARD
			It is unclear at this time; we're
			running a full analysis.

					FAJO
			We detected no malfunctions before
			the explosion. Everything seemed
			to be proceeding as smoothly as
			the other flights. Were you able
			to save the pilot?

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT ONE     6.

12   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No.

	Fajo looks as if he lost his best friend.

					FAJO
			I'm sorry.

	Picard nods his thanks but, having a mission, cannot
	dwell on the moment.

					PICARD
			Mister Fajo, I would like to
			analyze your sensor readings of
			the explosion.

					FAJO
			Compared to the Enterprise's, our
			sensors are rather primitive --
			I doubt they contain any
			information yours have overlooked.

					PICARD
			Perhaps, but I want to leave no
			avenue unexplored.

					FAJO
			I understand. We'll transmit the
			information.

	Fajo nods to someone off screen.

					WORF
			Link established... Receiving.

					FAJO
			Can we be of any further
			assistance?

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			How much hytritium did we manage
			to bring on board?

					RIKER
			Eighty-one kilos.

					GEORDI
			That might be barely enough to
			complete our mission, Captain...
			but it's not leaving us any margin
			for error.

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT ONE     7.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard considers this, then:

					PICARD
				(to Fajo)
			I realize we have acquired your
			complete supply of hytritium.
			Do you know where we could obtain
			more?

					FAJO
			That may be difficult. The only
			source I know is in the Sigma
			Erani System.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			Three weeks away.

					FAJO
			And I can't guarantee they'll have
			any -- for obvious reasons, no
			one wants to keep it around. In
			fact, even I may stop selling
			it -- it's just too dangerous.

					RIKER
			I guess we're fortunate you had
			any at all, sir.

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			Transfer of information is
			complete, Captain.

					PICARD
			Mister Fajo, thank you for your
			help.

	Fajo nods as his image disappears, replaced by the
	Jovis and starfield and wreckage of the shuttlecraft.

13   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard considers his options.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, lay in a course
			for Beta Agni Two, warp six.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT ONE     8.

13   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			The Grissom is currently near
			the Sigma Erani system... I'll
			have them stand by in case we need
			more hytritium.

					PICARD
			Very good, Number One.

					WESLEY
			Course laid in, sir.

	A beat as Picard looks out to his lost comrade.

					PICARD
			Engage.

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As the Enterprise BLASTS into warp, we hold on the
	Jovis.

15   INT. FAJO'S DEN

	Data is "unconscious" on the floor. With a jolt, he
	snaps back to functional status, sits up, runs a quick
	re-calibration.

					DATA
				(ad lib)
			Gibberish...
				(self-adjusting)
			...Starfleet... gibberish...
			Enterprise.

	That accomplished, he attempts to contact the
	Enterprise -- but his insignia's missing.

	Data gets to his feet, examines his environment. He's
	in a windowless room filled with rare and beautiful
	objects: paintings, sculpture, books, alien artifacts
	and devices, perhaps even an exotic animal in a cage.
	In the middle of the room is a large sofa -- a
	comfortable place to sit and appreciate these
	treasures.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT ONE    8A.

16   ON DATA

	as he studies the collection. Right in its center --
	the focal point of the room -- is a piece of simple,
	unobtrusive framework in the rough shape of a chair.
	Functional rather than comfortable, it's what you'd set
	up if you had a seated statue you wanted to display.
	But there's no statue there.

	Data turns at the SOUND of a door opening --

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT ONE     9.

17   NEW ANGLE

	as the massive, vault-like door opens and Fajo and
	Varria ENTER. The door immediately shuts and locks
	behind them. Varria stays in the b.g. as Fajo crosses
	to Data, looks him over with great interest and
	delight. (Note: Fajo and Varria are wearing a small
	device on their belts... and they never get closer
	to Data than one meter.)

					FAJO
			Wondrous. The detail... the
			balance. A remarkable piece of
			work.

					DATA
			Why have I been brought here?

					FAJO
				(ignores the question)
			The voice simulation is perfect.
			Inflections, timing...

	Fajo shakes his head in admiration, speaks "to" Data
	for the first time:

					FAJO (cont'd)
			It took a lot of effort to get
			you here... but I was sure it
			would be worth it. I was right.

					DATA
				(patiently tries again)
			I have been delivered here against
			my wishes. I would like to know
			the reason.

					FAJO
			Certainly. You're here for my
			enjoyment and appreciation.

					DATA
			Am I to infer that you intend to
			keep me captive?

					FAJO
			Captive? A most inappropriate
			description, my good android.
			May I call you Data?

					DATA
			It is my name.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT ONE    10.

17   CONTINUED:

					FAJO
			I know.
				(beat, confident)
			Data, you will be catered to,
			fawned over... you will be cared
			for as never before... every wish
			will be fulfilled...

					DATA
			I wish to leave.

					FAJO
			Almost every wish.

	Data's puzzled.

					DATA
			This is unacceptable. I have no
			desire to remain here... and even
			if I did, my Starfleet duties
			would not permit it.

	Fajo grins at Varria, like an amused parent whose child
	has said something precious.

					FAJO
			Single-minded, isn't it?

					VARRIA
				(nods)
			Very persistent...

					FAJO
			But polite. A nice touch.
				(to Data)
			I decline to allow you to leave.

					DATA
			Then I am forced to attempt
			escape.

	Fajo indicates the door -- "go ahead." Data crosses to
	the door, inspects it. It's solid. Data braces
	himself against the frame, gives the door a shove.
	It doesn't budge.

					FAJO
			Ten androids like you might be
			able to force it open.
				(shrugs)
			But there aren't any other
			androids like you, are there?

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT ONE    11.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

	Data keeps inspecting the door, looking for access.
	There's no visible keypad or opening device.

					FAJO (cont'd)
			It's keyed to the touch... reads
			galvanic skin response, DNA
			patterns, and two or three other
			things. Trust me... you can't
			open it.

					DATA
			Then you will have to open it for
			me.

18   ON FAJO (OPTICAL)

	Fajo doesn't move a muscle as Data advances toward him.
	The instant Data comes within two meters of Fajo, a
	GLOWING AURA appears around Fajo's body... Data
	stiffens, nearly loses control of his movements. It's
	all Data can do to stagger back from Fajo.

	Once Data's backed off, the AURA DISAPPEARS, and Data
	slowly recovers. Fajo smiles at him.

	Data starts to turn away -- then with all his android
	speed makes a leap-and-grab for Fajo. No good -- the
	AURA appears again, knocking Data backwards. As he
	does, the AURA DISAPPEARS. It takes several beats
	for Data to recuperate.

					FAJO
			I wouldn't try that again.
				(indicates belt device)
			It's a proximity-actuated field
			that impedes positron flow. Not
			good for your brainpaths in the
			long term.

19   ON DATA

	trying another tack with Fajo.

					DATA
			I fail to understand the value
			you place upon my presence.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT ONE    12.

19   CONTINUED:

					FAJO
			Do you? Look around. This room
			contains items gathered from half
			the galaxy.

	And he handles them with great fastidiousness...
	carefully arranging a display when he replaces it.

					FAJO
			The very first Basotile ever
			created by the Rodulans...
			centuries old. Priceless. A vase
			carved by the late Mark Off-Zel
			on Sirrie Four. The only known
			Roger Maris trading card from
			Earth circa 1962... smell it...

	Data does, reacts...

					FAJO (cont'd)
			Bubblegum... I've preserved the
			scent...
				(the animal)
			A Lapling...

					DATA
				(reacts)
			But I thought they were extinct...

					FAJO
			Yes, that is the general belief.
			She's the last surviving member
			of her species... defenseless
			little creature, pity.
				(beat)
			Everything you see -- the only
			one of its kind. Unique. An
			original. Just as you are.
				(at the chair)
			Here, this is for you... your
			place of honor... sit... if it
			is not comfortable... but of
			course, you have no thought of
			comfort, do you...

	Data does not sit and Fajo does not press the point
	for now.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT ONE    13.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					FAJO
				(to Varria)
			When Palor Toff learns of this,
			he will swallow his tongue with
			envy... I cannot wait to see his
			face...
				(to Data)
			You are the crown jewel of my
			collection. A treasure beyond
			comparison.

	Data stares at him. In b.g., a wall com panel BEEPS;
	Varria answers it, speaking in a voice too low for us
	to hear. Fajo continues:

					FAJO
				(a smile)
			You should be flattered.

					DATA
			I am not. Most intelligent
			lifeforms find involuntary
			confinement offensive and
			inequitable. Moreover, you have
			violated Federation law --

					FAJO
				(waves it off)
			Yes, I know. What I've done is
			evil, selfish, immoral, illegal,
			and unprincipled.
				(a grin)
			I've learned to live with it.

	Data's mystified by Fajo's lack of concern. Fajo turns
	to Varria.

					VARRIA
			The Andorians wish to bid for the
			shipment of Tellurian spices you
			offered.

					FAJO
			They've had four days... they
			would have to make up their minds
			now. Ah, well...

	Fajo and Varria start for the door. Data makes one
	more attempt to reason with Fajo:

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT ONE    14.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			I must emphasize, Mister Fajo,
			that I consider this captivity
			a hostile act on your part.

					FAJO
				(shrugs)
			You'll get used to it.

	And Fajo and Varria EXIT, leaving Data to ponder his
	situation.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                         

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT TWO    15.

                           ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

19A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At warp.

20   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	Geordi and Wesley ENTER. A silent beat as they look
	over the room. The violin on a shelf. The covered
	easel.

					WESLEY
			I can't believe he's gone.

					GEORDI
			I always thought he'd outlive us
			-- by centuries.

	Wesley and Geordi are uncomfortable with the task they
	must perform. They move to the easel and Wes uncovers
	Data's last painting...

					WESLEY
			He'd been working on this for
			months... never felt it was quite
			finished...

					GEORDI
			You know what a critic Data was...
			especially about his own work.

	Geordi steps up to the desk, opens the top drawer.

21   INSERT - DATA'S DESK DRAWER

	Everything is neatly arranged: an old leather-bound
	book, a pack of playing cards, a set of poker chips,
	the hologram base of Tasha Yar, and Data's medal case.

22   WIDER (OPTICAL)

	as Geordi takes out the leather-bound book.

					WESLEY
			It was a gift from the captain.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT TWO    16.

22   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Then he should have it back.

	Geordi takes out the pack of cards and poker chips.

					WESLEY
			Those should go to Commander
			Riker.

	Geordi smiles, recollecting.

					GEORDI
			Data always fell for Riker's
			bluffs...

	Wesley extracts the medal case from the drawer, examining
	it reverently.

					WESLEY
			These are some of Starfleet's
			highest honors.

					GEORDI
			Not bad for a walking pile of
			circuitry and memory cells.

	Geordi takes the hologram of Tasha from the drawer.
	Sits. Turns it on. He looks at it silently, then puts
	it down on the desk... turns it off... shakes his head,
	softly --

					GEORDI
			I keep going over and over the
			accident in my mind. Trying to
			figure out what went wrong. I
			can see him in the shuttle...
			almost like I'm sitting next to
			him... going through the
			departure sequence... What the
			hell happened? Why didn't I see
			it coming? Did I miss something...

	As we push into him...

22A  EXT. SPACE - THE JOVIS (OPTICAL)

	Moving through space at low warp.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT TWO    17.

23   OMITTED

24   INT. FAJO'S DEN - DAY

	Data is examining Fajo's collection, looking for
	something which might be of use to him. SOUND of door
	opening. Data whirls, braces himself -- this may be a
	chance to escape.

25   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	as Varria ENTERS. She's wearing the same proximity field
	device on her belt that she and Fajo wore
	earlier.

26   WIDER

	as Data realizes it's futile to make a break for it.
	Varria closes the door behind her. She's carrying a
	set of "civilian" clothes for Data.

					VARRIA
			Kivas wishes you to wear this set
			of clothes. And sit in your
			chair.

					DATA
			I have no reason to accede to
			Mister Fajo's wishes.

					VARRIA
			He will give you reasons if you
			force him to.

					DATA
			He is deluding himself if he
			believes he can keep me here.
			The Enterprise is certain to find
			me --

					VARRIA
			They're not even looking for
			you... they believe you're
			destroyed. Your shuttle blew
			up... a hytritium explosion.

					DATA
			They will scan the debris and
			discover I was not aboard...

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT TWO    18.

26   CONTINUED:

					VARRIA
			They'll find exactly what they
			expect to find: traces of your
			component elements. We placed
			them aboard the shuttle in just
			the right proportions.

	Data studies her.

					DATA
			Plainly Mister Fajo has no moral
			difficulties with my imprisonment
			here.

					VARRIA
			"Mister Fajo" has no moral
			difficulties. At all.

	And it is said with the barest trace of her own
	personal regret...

					DATA
			Do you?

					VARRIA
			Clever, android... Is it part
			of your program to seek out
			vulnerabilities in your enemies?

					DATA
			Yes.
				(beat)
			Are you my enemy?

	And his simple, straightforward attitude kind of throws
	her off balance.

					VARRIA
			I obey Fajo. And so does everyone
			on this ship.

					DATA
			Why?

					VARRIA
			You are a curious... thing...
			aren't you... ?

					DATA
			Do you object to the question?

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT TWO    19.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					VARRIA
			Kivas finds a way to get what he
			wants from his people. His
			rewards for loyalty are lavish.
			His punishments for disloyalty
			are equally lavish. You won't
			find anyone here who'll help you
			escape.
				(shakes head)
			Face it, android. He has you.

					DATA
			It appears he has us both.

	That hits Varria close to home. She cooly pushes the
	clothes into Data's arms and exits.

26A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At warp.

26B  INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi is alone studying a monitor... he's tired, back
	hurts, been working for a long time... stands,
	stretches...

					GEORDI
			Computer, did the containment
			power supply or the backups fail
			prior to the explosion?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Telemetry indicates no
			interruption in containment field
			power supply. Backup safety field
			and reserve power was available
			up until the instant of
			explosion.

					GEORDI
			Analyze telemetry from gravity
			generator, impulse vents, fuel
			cells, inertial dampers, and
			related subsystems.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			All readings negative.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT TWO    20.

26B  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			What about external factors?
			Local stellar phenomena?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative. Interstellar radiation
			and EM spikes all within normal
			tolerances.

					GEORDI
			Was the shuttle close enough to
			the Enterprise to have been
			affected by our warp fields?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative. Warp systems were
			operating at twelve percent idle,
			insufficient to disrupt
			containment fields.

	Geordi frowns... drops his head in frustration, then
	picks it up again...

					GEORDI
			Return file to start... Let's
			go through it all again...

	And he resumes his position at the monitor as the
	screen changes to suggest a return to the start of the
	file... we push into the monitor full of Okudagram
	readings, complex beyond our vaguest understanding...

27   INT. CAPT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker listen to Geordi...

					GEORDI
			The reason I can't find anything
			is there's nothing there to find.
			I've run the analysis a dozen
			times over... there's no
			indication of a malfunction...

					RIKER
			No possible explanation at all... ?

					GEORDI
			Well, yeah, there's one, but I
			don't believe it. Pilot error.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT TWO    21.

27   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(a beat, sighs)
			I know it's hard to accept, but
			even the best...

	And Geordi interrupts the captain in mid-sentence,
	which he would never normally do -- an indication of
	how tired he is, how consumed he is, how frustrated he
	is.

					GEORDI
			Captain, it's not hard to
			accept... with Data, it's almost
			impossible. I can't even begin
			to calculate the odds. If Data
			were here, we could ask him...

					PICARD
			What are you suggesting,
			Commander?

					GEORDI
			I don't really know, sir. It just
			doesn't make sense. I like things
			to make sense... that's all.

	Geordi stops, frowns. Picard and Riker exchange a
	look.

					RIKER
			Geordi, if you got a little rest,
			came at it with a fresh mind...

					GEORDI
			A little rest isn't going to
			change the computer analysis,
			Commander.

					PICARD
				(stands)
			I'm sure you've done a complete
			investigation. If you wish to
			continue it, you have my support
			of course. But we'll be reaching
			the Beta Agni system shortly.
			I expect you to be rested.

					GEORDI
			I understand, Captain.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT TWO    22.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Dismissed.

	Geordi begins to leave... as the door slides open,
	Picard has a second thought --

					PICARD
			Geordi... I understand how much
			we want... even need to explain
			an accident like this. Sometimes
			there just aren't any
			explanations.

	Geordi acknowledges and exits. Riker looks at Picard.

					RIKER
			For an android without feelings...
			he sure managed to evoke them in
			others.

	And Picard looks down, picks up the leather-bound book
	Geordi found in Data's room... and has feelings of his
	own which he will not share.

					PICARD
			We must select an officer to
			replace Data at Ops.
			Recommendations?

					RIKER
			My first choice would be
			Lieutenant Worf, sir.

					PICARD
			Mine as well. Make it so.

	Riker EXITS... a beat on Picard as he opens the book,
	closes it and says softly to himself...

					PICARD
			(One line of Shakespeare that
			provides the perfect epitaph to
			Data.)

28   OMITTED

29   INT. FAJO'S DEN - DAY

	Fajo ENTERS. Fajo looks to his collection:

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT TWO     23.

30   ANGLE ON DATA

	Data's studying one of the recognizable artworks.
	He's wearing his Starfleet uniform; the clothes Varria
	provided are still folded upon the display chair,
	untouched. Fajo moves to him.

					FAJO
			You're still wearing your uniform.
			Why?

					DATA
			I am a Starfleet officer.

					FAJO
			You're not in Starfleet any
			longer. It's time you adjusted
			your program to accept reality.

					DATA
			Even if I chose to do so, it is
			doubtful whether my programming
			could be sufficiently altered to
			accede to your wishes.

					FAJO
			Oh?

					DATA
			I have been designed with a
			fundamental respect for life in
			all its forms... and a strong
			inhibition against causing harm
			to living beings.

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT TWO     24.

30   CONTINUED:

					FAJO
			A military pacifist. What a
			marvelous paradox. Tell me --
			whose dreadful decision was it
			to enlist you in Starfleet?

					DATA
			It was ultimately my own decision.
			My skills seemed appropriate...

					FAJO
			My dear Data, it was a mistake.
			A grievous error. You no more
			belong in Starfleet than I belong
			in a verbal contract. Have you
			killed yet, Data?

					DATA
			No, but I am programmed with the
			ability to use deadly force in
			a cause of defense.

					FAJO
			Shame on you.

	A beat as Data reacts.

					FAJO
			Shame on you. How neatly you
			rationalize your capabilities.
			How can you casually accept your
			role in murder?

					DATA
			I would not participate in murder.
			Perhaps you misunderstand...

					FAJO
			Can't you see how much better it
			will be for you here... the
			intellectual rewards, our own
			personal exploration of the
			galaxy... I am at war with no
			one... I have liberated you.

	A beat.

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT TWO     25.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			You are a fine debater, sir. It
			is a shame you have used your
			verbal gifts for mere hucksterism
			and the advancement of your own
			greed.

					FAJO
				(smiles)
			You're going to be more of a
			challenge than I thought. Put
			on the new clothes and sit in your
			chair.

					DATA
			I must decline.

	Fajo shakes his head, moves to a replicator unit on the
	wall.

30A  ANGLE - CLOSER (OPTICAL)

	As he pushes a panel...

					FAJO
				(to com)
			Finoplak. One hundred denkirs.

	The replicator produces a container of a clear liquid.
	He takes it out moves to Data...

					FAJO
			Here's something for your logic
			circuits to analyze.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/28/90 - ACT TWO    26.

30A  CONTINUED:

	And Fajo dashes the contents of the container onto
	Data's chest. Where the liquid touches it, Data's
	uniform starts to dissolve. Data's surprised -- what
	was the point of that?

					FAJO (cont'd)
			Don't worry -- the solvent won't
			damage your skin. But in minutes
			it will completely dissolve your
			uniform.
				(shrugs)
			I'd be delighted to have you go
			naked... I assume you have no
			vanity. But I would guess that
			decency is the rule of your
			Starfleet training.

	Fajo indicates the clothes on the display chair.

					FAJO
			So, decide which alternative you
			dislike the least.

	He moves toward the door... pauses, looks back...

					FAJO
			Decide by dinnertime tonight.
			I have invited a guest to meet
			you. I expect you to be as
			entertaining with him as you have
			been with me.

	And Fajo casually EXITS. Data looks at his chest --
	his uniform is now a sticky mess and getting worse by
	the second...

31
thru	OMITTED
33
									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                         

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT THREE   27.

                          ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

34   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruising at warp.

34A  OMITTED

34B  INT. GEORDI'S CABIN

	Tight shot... he's asleep (napping in uniform) on his
	bunk... the lights are out. Slow push in... as we hear
	from the past --

					DATA'S VOICE (V.O.)
			Proceeding with departure.
			Enterprise Shuttlebay Two, prepare
			for docking, level one
			precautions remain in effect.

	A beat. Then, suddenly Geordi sits up, eyes open,
	blinking in the dark.

					GEORDI
			I did miss something.

	As he gets up, puts on his VISOR and quickly EXITS...

35   INT. CORRIDOR

	Troi catches up to Worf, who's walking towards a
	turbolift.

					TROI
			Your first watch on Ops?

					WORF
			I've served at the position
			before.

	They stop at a turbolift door.

					TROI
			I've been concerned about you.

	Worf is uncomfortable with the counselor whenever she
	starts to talk about his feelings.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT THREE   28.

35   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			About me? Why?

					TROI
			Because I know how I'd feel if
			I were asked to replace Data at
			his station.

	Worf gives her a look. The turbolift arrives. They
	ENTER.

36   INT. TURBOLIFT

					WORF
				(to lift)
			Bridge.
				(to Troi)
			Promotion due to the death of a
			crewmate is commonplace on Klingon
			ships.

					TROI
			I know... but this isn't a Klingon
			ship... and Data was your friend.
				(beat)
			And it is the second time you've
			replaced a crewmate who's died.

					WORF
			I honor Data's memory as I did
			Lieutenant Yar's by attempting
			to perform their duties as well
			as they did.

	Troi accepts that he's okay.

					TROI
				(with respect)
			In true Klingon fashion.

	The turbolift arrives at the bridge and the door OPENS.

					WORF
				(softly)
			I appreciate your... concern.

	Worf then EXITS the lift and moves past the counselor
	as if he's admitted nothing. Troi smiles to herself,
	follows.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT THREE   29.

36A  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi and Wesley working at a console.

					GEORDI
			Okay, computer, now replay shuttle
			audio transmission... time index
			zero-four-two-three...
				(to Wesley)
			Data's second trip...

	They listen as --

					DATA'S VOICE (RECORDED)
			Proceeding with departure.
			Enterprise Shuttlebay Two, prepare
			for docking, level one precautions
			remain in effect.
				(a long beat)
			Shuttle has cleared Jovis cargo
			bay.

	Wesley reacts, puzzled at what Geordi's going for...

					WESLEY
			It sounds the same as the first
			trip...

					GEORDI
			Exactly the same. That's
			protocol. And that's Data.
			Following protocol to the letter.
			Computer, replay shuttle audio
			transmission, time index
			zero-four-three-nine...
				(to Wes)
			Third and final trip.

					DATA'S VOICE (RECORDED)
			Loading is complete. I am
			proceeding with departure.
			Enterprise Shuttlebay Two, prepare
			for docking, level one precautions
			remain in effect.

	Silence.

					GEORDI
			That's it. The last
			communication.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT THREE   29A.

36A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			He didn't report when the shuttle
			had cleared the cargo bay of the
			Jovis.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT THREE   30.

36A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(devil's advocate)
			Of course, there really wasn't
			any reason for him to make voice
			contact. He knew we'd be
			monitoring his position... and
			any other pilot might not bother.
			But Data... not following standard
			procedures?

					WESLEY
			What do you think it means?

					GEORDI
			I'm not sure, Wes. I suppose he
			could've been too busy... maybe
			he saw something was wrong...

					WESLEY
			Without communicating it? That
			doesn't sound like Data either.

					GEORDI
				(acknowledges)
			Which means maybe something was
			wrong with him. But there's no
			other indication of that. In
			anything he said or did during
			the mission. None.
				(beat)
			I'd sure like to talk to the last
			people who saw him alive.

36B  EXT. SPACE - THE JOVIS (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around a planet.

36C  INT. FAJO'S DEN

	Data is now wearing the clothes that Fajo provided. He
	reacts as he hears the door begin to slide open
	laughter and voices...

					TOFF (O.S.)
			Did I mention that I've added a
			Veltan sex idol to my
			collection...

					FAJO (O.S.)
				(casual)
			I have four of them.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT FIVE    31.

36D  NEW ANGLE

	on the door, losing Data, as they ENTER. Toff is
	patrician, well-tailored.

					TOFF
			With the pearls intact?

					FAJO
				(scoffs)
			The pearls were added by the
			Ferengi agents to increase the
			value. Veltans would never
			dishonor their gods with garish
			jewelry.

	Toff grunts... at just about the same time he sees
	Data... who is not looking at them... standing across
	the room rather stiffly by a wall.

					TOFF
			What... is that?
				(glances at Fajo)
			Something new? And you didn't
			tell me...

	Fajo suppresses his glee, moves toward Data...

					FAJO
			Mister Data, I'm delighted to see
			you have dressed for the occasion.
			Say hello to my very good friend
			Palor Toff...

	Data does not respond or even move a muscle. Eyes are
	frozen open. Varria reacts, what's he doing? Fajo
	has the barest first sign of irritation in his eyes...

					FAJO
			Come now, don't be shy... as if
			you could be shy...

	Nothing from Data.

					TOFF
			A mannequin of some sort?

					FAJO
			It is not a mannequin. It is
			Data... formerly Lieutenant
			Commander Data of the Federation
			Starfleet. The only sentient
			android in existence.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT THREE   32.

36D  CONTINUED:

					TOFF
			It doesn't look particularly
			sentient right now...

					FAJO
			I fear he's playing a little game
			with us...

					TOFF
			Well, someone certainly has
			played a game on you, Fajo.

					FAJO
			I assure you it is the real thing.
				(to Varria)
			Tell him.

	Varria cannot help but be impressed with Data's passive
	resistance. She covers.

					VARRIA
			It is an android.
				(with a respectful
				 subtext)
			A most unusual one.

					TOFF
			Perhaps its batteries have run
			down. Did it come with a
			guarantee? I hope.

36DA	ANGLE (OPTICAL)

					FAJO
				(to Data)
			I am not amused. I demand you
			behave normally.
				(beat)
			Dammit, I know you can hear me!

	As he gets too close in his anger, the aura is briefly
	activated and from the impact, Data tips over and
	falls with a hard clank to the floor, like a suit of
	armor.

					TOFF
			He falls well.

					FAJO
			I apologize for this.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT THREE   33.

36DA	CONTINUED:

					TOFF
			Don't be silly, my friend. I'm
			having a delightful visit.

	He takes Varria's arm and moves toward the door.

					TOFF
				(sexual innuendo)
			Come along, Varria. You're much
			more fun to play with than Fajo's
			new toy.

36E  ANGLE - DATA'S FACE IN THE FOREGROUND

	Fajo leans down to Data.

					FAJO
			You will regret it.

	As they EXIT... and the door slides shut... and Data
	raises an eyebrow...

37   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Wesley at Conn, Worf at Ops, supernumerary at
	tactical.

					WESLEY
			Entering the Beta Agni system,
			Commander.

					RIKER
			Slow to impulse, Mister Crusher.

	Picard ENTERS from his Ready Room.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			La Forge to bridge.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Commander.

									INTERCUT:

37A  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi working at one of the consoles.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT THREE   34.

37A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Captain, a class two probe has
			been loaded with the hytritium
			compound and is ready to launch.

					PICARD
			Acknowledged.

					WESLEY
			Approaching Beta Agni Two.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, take us into a
			close orbit. Mister Data, scan
			the --

	A hush falls over the bridge as everyone reacts to
	this.

					PICARD
			My apologies, Mister Worf. Scan
			the colony's subsurface water.

					WORF
			Scanning... Tricyanate
			contamination is confirmed.
			Levels approaching forty-two parts
			per million.

					RIKER
			Area affected?

					WORF
			Thirty square kilometers.

					PICARD
			Any indication of the source?

					WORF
			Highest concentration is eight
			kilometers west of the colony.

					RIKER
			Adjust target coordinates.

					WESLEY
			Aye, Commander.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT THREE   35.

37A  CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Captain, based on these figures,
			the eighty kilos of hytritium we
			have should be enough to
			neutralize the contamination.

					WESLEY
			We're approaching the target
			coordinates.

					PICARD
			Launch probe.

38   OMITTED

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting a blue-green planet.

	The HYTRITIUM PROBE is jettisoned from the aft launcher
	like a photon torpedo. It arcs to the surface and is
	lost in the clouds.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf checks his console.

					WORF
			Probe on target. Hytritium
			entering water table...
			disbursement slightly faster than
			expected.
				(frowning)
			Sir... something unusual.

					PICARD
			Specify.

					WORF
			I'm getting concentrated
			tricyanate readings of seventy
			grams per cubic centimeter at the
			source coordinates. Much higher
			than would normally occur.

					RIKER
			Any theories, Mister Worf... ?

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT THREE   36.

40   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Possibly the result of seismic
			activity.

					PICARD
			Computer, report on geologic
			instability on Beta Agni Two.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			No significant geological activity
			has been recorded on Beta Agni Two
			since the settlement of the
			Federation colony.

					RIKER
			Another theory, Mister Worf?

	Worf shakes his head.

					PICARD
			Number One, perhaps you should
			take an away team down and have
			a closer look.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.
				(to Com)
			Doctor Crusher, report to
			Transporter Room Three.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			On my way.

					RIKER
			Mister Worf... ?

	Riker and Worf EXIT.

41   INT. FAJO'S DEN

	Fajo ENTERS, controlled seething. Data is standing,
	sees that Fajo is alone, resumes his animation.

					FAJO
			Our relationship is about to
			change.

					DATA
			You may expect me to use every
			means at my disposal to resist
			your wishes.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT THREE   36A.

41   CONTINUED:

					FAJO
			No, from now on, you will comply.
			You will not argue. You will
			begin by sitting in your chair.

	Data does not move.

					FAJO
			Sit!

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT THREE   37.

41   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I do not intend to sit in the
			chair.

					FAJO
			You will. You don't believe it
			yet. But you will.

	He goes to a wall safe with a combination lock... and
	opens it... takes out a nasty looking hand weapon which
	we will call a disruptor.

					FAJO
			Have you ever seen one of these,
			Data?

					DATA
			I do not recognize it.

					FAJO
			I'm not surprised. This is the
			prototype of the Varon-T
			disruptor.

					DATA
				(reacts)
			The Varon-T disruptor is banned
			in the Federation.

					FAJO
			Yes. Only five were ever
			manufactured. I own four. I
			sleep with one under my pillow.
			I sleep very well knowing it's
			there.

					DATA
			It is a most lethal weapon.

					FAJO
			Oh, it's much more than lethal,
			Data. It's vicious. It tears
			a body from the inside out, quite
			slowly by phaser standards, a
			tortuous, painful death.
				(beat, pointed)
			I've always wanted to try it.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT THREE   38.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			I am prepared to die. However,
			I doubt very much that you would
			destroy me since you assign so
			much value to possessing me.

					FAJO
			That goes without saying.

	He walks to the com panel.

					FAJO
				(to com)
			Please. Come in.

	The door opens and Varria ENTERS, awaits her orders.

					FAJO
			Sit down, my dear. Right here
			on the sofa.

	She does.

					FAJO
			How long have you been with me,
			Varria?

					VARRIA
			Fourteen years.

					FAJO
			Fourteen wonderful years. She
			was barely an adult when I found
			her. Idealistic. Naive. Full
			of dreams. And I made all her
			dreams come true. Didn't I? At
			a slight cost of course. She had
			to lose all those pesky ideals.
			But then maybe that was what made
			these years so wonderful, watching
			her lose them one by one until
			none were left.

	She stares at Fajo. Why are you doing this?

					FAJO
			I'm going to miss you.

	He raises the disruptor and aims it at her. Fear fills
	her face.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT THREE   39.

42   OMITTED

42A  DATA

	reacts.

43   FAJO

	determined.

					DATA (O.S.)
			Fajo...

	Fajo turns to see --

44
thru	OMITTED
45

46   ANGLE - DATA

	for the first time is sitting in his chair. Fajo drops
	his aim. On his pleased look at Data...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                        

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FOUR    40.

                           ACT FOUR                            

	FADE IN:

47   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Beta Agni Two.

47A  INT. BETA AGNI TWO CAVE (OPTICAL)

	The walls shimmer slightly from reflective mineral
	deposits... there are purple crystals scattered around
	the cave (golf ball size) ... a stream of water runs
	through. Riker, Beverly and Worf MATERIALIZE. Worf
	and Beverly take out their tricorders and scan the
	water.

					BEVERLY
			The contamination has been
			neutralized. Water's clean.

					WORF
			Most curious.
				(off Riker's look)
			The process of neutralization
			should have taken several hours.
			Naturally occuring tricyanate
			doesn't respond this quickly.

					RIKER
			Are you saying this was not
			naturally occuring?

					WORF
				(adjusts tricorder)
			There are no natural trace
			elements present in these
			tricyanate crystals.

	They react.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FOUR    41.

47A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			If it's artificial, then we're
			talking about sabotage.

					BEVERLY
			With tricyanate? That's hard to
			believe.
				(off Riker's look)
			It's slow to assimilate,
			difficult to replicate, and hard
			to transport. There are a lot
			easier ways to poison a water
			supply. A lot more effective ways
			too. Toxins that can't be
			neutralized. Bacteriologic agents
			with no cures at all.

					RIKER
			Can you think of any reason why
			a saboteur might choose
			tricyanate?

					BEVERLY
			Not really.
				(beat; well, maybe... )
			It might pass for a natural
			disaster. And since there's only
			one way to treat it... with
			hytritium, maybe someone figured
			we wouldn't locate any... it is
			hard to come by.

   STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FOUR   41A.

47A  CONTINUED: (2)

	A long pause.

					RIKER
			You know it really was lucky,
			wasn't it... ?
				(off their look)
			That we were able to find
			hytritium when we did. Just
			enough hytritium for this crisis.

	Off their reactions...

48   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Beverly and Geordi.

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FOUR    42.

48   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Fajo showed up in the right place
			at the right time... just when
			we needed him the most...

					PICARD
			You're suggesting he created the
			problem just to solve it?

					RIKER
			Possibly.

					GEORDI
			To make a profit from his sale
			of hytritium... ?

					BEVERLY
			That doesn't add up. The cost
			of producing tricyanate is too
			expensive. He wouldn't make a
			profit... quite the contrary.

					WORF
			Then, why would he do it?

					RIKER
			What could he want?

	Geordi is the first to suspect... he looks at Riker...
	the silent communication passes through the room.

					PICARD
			Computer, biographical file on
			trader Kivas Fajo.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Accessing file... Kivas Fajo: A
			Zibalian trader of the Stacius
			trade guild... a noted
			collector...

48A  FACES - REACTIONS

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing)
			... of rare and valuable objects
			including the Rejac Crystal, The
			Starry Night by Van Gogh and
			the Lawmim Galactopedia...
			educated on Iraatan Five...

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FOUR    43.

48A  CONTINUED:

	And Picard is calmly furious...

					PICARD
			Computer, that will suffice.

					RIKER
			A rare and valuable object...

					GEORDI
			If Data wasn't on the shuttle...

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Mister Crusher...

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir...

					PICARD
			Set course for the site of the
			shuttlepod explosion. Warp eight.

	Reactions around the table and...

49   INT. FAJO'S DEN - NIGHT

	Data sits on the framework chair in the center of the
	collection. Varria ENTERS alone. She pauses at the
	door, looks at Data.

					VARRIA
			He would have killed me.

					DATA
			It seemed a distinct possibility.

					VARRIA
			I'm sorry I did this to you.

	And it's awkward for her, because she is here on an
	assignment... a beat as she crosses to him.

					VARRIA
			You can stand up if you want to.

	He doesn't.

					VARRIA
			You're... you're not what I
			thought you'd be...

    STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FOUR    44.

49   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			What did you expect?

					VARRIA
			A machine. A robot, I guess.
			Not anything so... well almost
			human.

					DATA
			Thank you.

	She moves closer to him, attempts to smile... and
	there's a beginning of sexual tension here... She
	looks down at the floor... looks back up like she's
	having hard time with this.

					DATA
			Is something troubling you,
			Varria?

	A beat as she switches off the belt protector, leans
	over and kisses Data on the lips. Data never closes
	his eyes of course. Her lip trembles.

					VARRIA
			Your lips. They're warm.

					DATA
			Thirty-seven degrees Celsius.
			Adjustable. I chose this
			temperature to approximate human
			skin texture.

					VARRIA
			How human are you?

					DATA
			Physically, I am capable of
			performing many human functions.
			However, I have no emotional
			responses.

					VARRIA
			You're not the first man I've
			known like that.

	A beat.

					VARRIA
			Have you ever made love, Data?

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/25/90 - ACT FOUR        45.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			I have had one sexual encounter.
			But I am incapable of making love
			as you describe it since I cannot
			feel love.

	She looks hard at him... with a dramatic motion, she
	removes her safety belt. It drops to the floor.

					VARRIA
			Would you... do it with me?

	Another beat.

					DATA
			Why?

					VARRIA
				(embarrassed)
			Why not?

					DATA
			It is an act that symbolizes the
			highest level of intimacy between
			beings. I have told you that I
			am unable to feel intimacy. I
			find it difficult to accept that
			you could have intimate feelings
			toward me under these conditions.
			Therefore you are either simply
			curious. Or you have been sent
			by Kivas Fajo to test my sexual
			abilities.

					FAJO'S COM VOICE
			You are just too smart for your
			own good, android.

	They react.

					FAJO'S COM VOICE
			I was hoping to see a little
			spontaneity but obviously neither
			one of you is capable of it. This
			mating dance is really quite dull.
			We'll try it again tomorrow. You
			may leave, Varria.

	Varria is completely humiliated. She exchanges a look
	with Data. A tear rolls down her cheek. She EXITS.
	On Data's reaction...

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FOUR        46.

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At warp.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE STATION (OPTICAL)

	Wesley, Picard, Riker at a monitor with an Okudagram
	graphic of the sector...

					WESLEY
			The Jovis has a maximum speed of
			warp three. He's had twenty-three
			hours... so we can define a
			perimeter of point-one-oh-two
			light years as his possible
			range...

					RIKER
			And Fajo doesn't know we're onto
			him, so he probably isn't taxing
			his engines by going at top speed.

					WESLEY
			He could have made it to the Nel
			Bato system... maybe even the
			Giles Belt...

					PICARD
			He's a trader... he doesn't
			attract customers by being hard
			to find...

					RIKER
			We could put out a coded level
			two query to all Federation
			ouposts within the perimeter...

					PICARD
			Make it so.

51A  EXT. SPACE - THE JOVIS (OPTICAL)

	Moving through space at impulse.

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FOUR       46A.

52
thru	OMITTED
56

57   INT. FAJO'S DEN

	Data is at the safe... his fingers moving beyond
	belief through varied combination attempts... reacts
	as the door slides open...

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FOUR        47.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

	Varria ENTERS... not wearing the belt... checks behind
	her, makes sure she hasn't been seen. She moves to
	Data... a beat.

					VARRIA
			If I help you escape... will you
			take me with you?

	Data hesitates, studies her...

					VARRIA
				(continuing)
			This is not another test. He's
			asleep. And there isn't much
			time...

	Data stands.

					DATA
			The consequences to you if we're
			caught...

					VARRIA
			I know the consequences.

	She moves purposefully to the safe... opening the
	combination --

					VARRIA
				(continuing; re: the
				 combination)
			Fourteen years... you learn a few
			things...

	She takes out the disruptor.

					VARRIA
				(continuing)
			There's an escape pod in the aft
			cargo bay...

	And as she leads him out...

58
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59
									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FIVE        48.

                           ACT FIVE                            

	FADE IN:

59A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At warp.

59B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Wesley at their stations...
	supernumerary at tactical.

					WORF
			Sir, affirmative response from
			station Lya Four...

	Riker and Picard move to a console... Riker punches
	up a monitor... a message prints out quickly on the
	monitor...

					RIKER
			Fajo spent almost half a day in
			orbit... departed just over seven
			hours ago.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, new
			coordinates... set a course for
			Lya Four...

					WESLEY
			Coordinates already laid in,
			sir...

					PICARD
			Engage.

59C  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Changing course.

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FIVE        49.

60   INT. JOVIS CARGO BAY

	Deserted... the door slides open and Varria and Data
	enter... cross quickly across the bay...

					DATA
			Perhaps if I attempted to
			communicate with the Enterprise...

					VARRIA
			You can't... Fajo has
			communications access restricted
			to the bridge. Once we're out,
			the shuttlepod will emit an
			emergency beacon. We'll have to
			hope somebody responds before
			Fajo is able to destroy us.

					DATA
			I have been trained in evasive
			maneuvers...

					VARRIA
			We'll need a few.
				(points to the shuttle)
			Get ready... As soon as I
			initiate the escape sequence, an
			alarm will sound... we won't have
			much time...

	Data acknowledges... and they split up. He goes to the
	pod and gets in the pilot seat... we move with her to
	the computer-control terminal... punches in a series of
	commands... saves one for last, looks at Data --

	He nods he's ready. She punches in the last command
	and all hell breaks loose... alarms sound, lights
	flash... she barely moves away from the computer port
	when the door slides open and TECH #1 runs in... she
	raises the disruptor, points it at him... he reacts,
	freezes in his tracks. She moves quickly toward the
	pod... keeping an eye on him as she does...

61   ANGLE

	to see a SECOND TECHNICIAN entering from her blind
	side... he reacts...

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FIVE        50.

61A  DATA

	sees him...

					DATA
				(warning)
			Varria...

	But before he can say anything else...

62   VARRIA

	is blind-sided by the technician... She struggles with
	him... he easily disarms her...

62A  THE DISRUPTOR

	falls to the floor...

62B  DATA

	jumps out of the pod...

63   TECHNICIAN #1

	runs to the computer bay to stop the launch
	sequence...

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FIVE        51.

64
thru	OMITTED
64B

65   DATA

	moves swiftly to aide Varria... grabs Technician #2,
	separating him from Varria, picks him up in the air
	easily... tosses him aside.

66   OMITTED

66A  TECH #1

	at the computer, reacts, picks up a heavy tool, rushes
	Data... swings the tool which Data simply catches in
	one hand, pulls it free, tosses it away... pushes him
	out of the way.

66B  ANGLE

	Tech #1 slides way across the floor from Data's push.

66C  VARRIA

	runs back toward the computer to reset the escape
	sequence, but as she does...

67   FAJO

	appears... and it all happens so quickly:

67A  VARRIA - QUICK CUT

	reacts as she sees Fajo... looks over to see --

67B  THE DISRUPTOR - QUICK CUT

	she dropped on the floor... several yards away... and
	maybe she has one chance at it...

67C  HER EYES - QUICK CUT

	dart back at Fajo.

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FIVE       51A.

67D  FAJO'S EYES - QUICK CUT

	narrow.

67E  HIS HAND - QUICK CUT

	holding another disruptor, starting to raise...

68   DATA - QUICK CUT

	reaching out to...

68A  VARRIA

	who's already beyond his grasp... diving to the floor
	for her disruptor... and she comes up short...
	scrambles to get to it... but with each move realizes
	she's too late... and finally stops, looks back at
	Fajo... almost a resigned smile on her face... and then
	oddly everything just seems to stop for a long beat...

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FIVE        52.

69   WIDE (OPTICAL)

	Fajo holds the disruptor on Varria... they look at each
	other... he sighs, shrugs, fires. She screams a
	horrible scream... slowly DEMATERIALIZES... the scream
	echoes after she's gone. Data is stunned. Stares at
	Fajo. Fajo himself is a little shaken by what he's
	done.

					FAJO
			This is your fault. You knew the
			price for disobedience. And so
			did she.

	Fajo tosses his weapon away, repulsed by the violence
	he has committed... trying to walk away from it.
	Calming himself down. Nods to himself. Yes, it was
	the right thing to do.

					FAJO
			Well, there's always another
			Varria.

70   ANGLE ON DATA (OPTICAL)

	looking at Fajo for a beat. Then, Data moves to the
	disruptor and picks it up. The trader is surprised
	for a moment... perhaps there is even an instant of
	fear, but then he smiles.

					FAJO (cont'd)
			You can't hurt me.

	Data aims the disruptor at Fajo.

					FAJO (cont'd)
			A fundamental respect for all
			living beings. That is what you
			said. I'm a living being...
			therefore you cannot harm me.

	Data moves toward Fajo.

					DATA
			You will surrender yourself to
			the authorities.

	Fajo laughs.

					FAJO
			Or what? You'll fire?

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FIVE        53.

70   CONTINUED:

	Data continues to approach Fajo.

					FAJO (cont'd)
			An empty threat and we both know
			it.

	Data holds his aim true.

					FAJO (cont'd)
			Accept your fate. You will return
			to your chair and you will sit
			there. You will entertain me and
			you will entertain my guests.
			And if you do not, I will simply
			kill somebody else...
				(re: the dazed techs,
				 watching)
			Him or him maybe... anyone, it
			does not matter... and their blood
			will be on your hands too... just
			like poor Varria's.

	Data continues to move toward Fajo. Who smiles
	confidently.

					FAJO (cont'd)
			Your only alternative, Data, is
			to fire. Murder me. That's all
			you have to do. Go ahead. All
			your troubles are over. Fire.
			Are you searching through your
			program for a loophole, perhaps?
			Is there one? If only you could
			feel rage over Varria's death...
			feel the need for revenge... then
			maybe you could fire. But you're
			only an android. You don't feel
			anything, do you? It's just
			another interesting intellectual
			puzzle for you. Another of life's
			curiosities.

	Data stops before him...

					DATA
			I cannot permit this to continue.

	He raises the weapon. Fajo's eyes open with unexpected
	fear... He suddenly realizes he's about to die.

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FIVE       53A.

70   CONTINUED: (2)

					FAJO
			You can't. Your program won't
			allow it. You cannot fire. You
			will not...

	Suddenly Data DEMATERIALIZES.

70A
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70B

71   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker and O'Brien await Data's arrival. O'Brien frowns
	at his console; it's reading something odd.

					O'BRIEN
			I'm reading a weapon in transit
			with Commander Data. It seems
			to have discharged, sir.

					RIKER
			Discharged... ?

					O'BRIEN
			I'm deactivating the weapon.

	His hands play over the controls. Finally Data
	MATERIALIZES, holding the disruptor. He looks at it.

					RIKER
			Welcome back, Mister Data. Are
			you all right?

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/27/90 - ACT FIVE        54.

71   CONTINUED:

	Walks off the transporter pad.

					DATA
			Yes, Commander. Please arrange
			to take Kivas Fajo into custody
			for murder, kidnapping, theft...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Arrangements have already been
			made.

	Data hands the disruptor to Riker...

					DATA
			A Varon-T disruptor. It belongs
			to Fajo.

					RIKER
				(curious)
			Mister O'Brien says the weapon
			was in a state of discharge...

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FIVE       54A.

71   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(beat)
			Perhaps something happened during
			transport, Commander.

	Riker gives Data a look -- during transport? Data
	gives Riker a look right back... that's all I'm going
	to say.

        STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FIVE        55.

72   OMITTED

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	by the Jovis.

74   INT. ENTERPRISE DETENTION CELL (OPTICAL)

	Kivas Fajo, in the cell, paces the floor. He seems
	more annoyed than angry.

	Data ENTERS, once again in uniform.

					FAJO
			So. Have you come for your final
			satisfaction? You wish me to
			repent? Beg for mercy? You'll
			have none of it from me.

					DATA
			I expected none.

					FAJO
			It seems our roles are reversed...
			aren't they, Data... you are now
			the collector... and I...

	He puts his hand to the forcefield and activates it.

					FAJO
			... am in your cage.

					DATA
			So it seems.

					FAJO
			Do not count me out so quickly.
			I had you once. I may have you
			back in my collection again.

					DATA
			Unlikely. Your collection has
			been confiscated pending your
			trial. All of your stolen
			possessions are being returned
			to their rightful owners.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "The Most Toys" - REV. 2/26/90 - ACT FIVE 56-57.       

74   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
			You have lost everything you
			value.

	And, as Data said, as a man who defines himself by what
	he can possess, this news is hard to endure.

					FAJO
				(bitterly)
			I'm sure that gives you great
			pleasure.

					DATA
			No, sir, it does not. I do not
			feel pleasure. I am only an
			android.

	Data EXITS. On Fajo's expression...

75
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80
									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT FIVE                         

                           THE END                             






                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                            "Sarek" 
                          #40273-171 
                              
                 From an unpublished story by 
                  Marc Cushman & Jake Jacobs 
                              
                Television Story & Teleplay by 
                        Peter S. Beagle 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1990 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                       MARCH 5, 1990

              STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Sarek" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             SAREK
                RIKER              PERRIN
                DATA               SAKKATH
                BEVERLY            KI MENDROSSEN
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                O'BRIEN            
                SCIENCE CREWMEMBER 

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  SEVERAL CREWMEMBERS
                  MUSICIANS          
                  MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 
                  INJURED CREWPERSON 
                  HONOR GUARD (4)    

               STAR TREK: "Sarek" 3/5/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Sarek" 
                               
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              CONFERENCE ROOM
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR
              TURBOLIFT
              TEN-FORWARD
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              SAREK'S GUEST QUARTERS
              SHIP'S THEATRE

       STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Sarek" 
                        
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              BENDII                 BEN-die
              CORIDAN                CORE-ah-don
              KI MENDROSSEN          KEY men-DROH-zhen
              LEGARANS               leh-GAIR-uns
              PERRIN                 PER-in
              SAKKATH                SAK-uth
              SAREK                  SAR (rhymes with FAR)-eck

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                            "Sarek"                                 
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is in orbit around a red/brown planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43917.4
			The Enterprise has been given the
			singular honor of hosting the
			first face to face meeting between
			the Federation and the mysterious
			race of beings known as the
			Legarans. We are in orbit around
			Vulcan preparing to welcome aboard
			the Federation ambassador that
			has made this historic event
			possible.

2    INT. CORRIDOR

	PICARD and RIKER are walking to the Transporter Room.
	They are in dress uniforms.

					RIKER
				(slightly awed)
			I can remember studying his career
			in school... the treaty of Alpha
			Cygnus Nine, the Coridan admission
			to the Federation, the Klingon
			Alliance...

					PICARD
			I met him once... Many years ago,
			just briefly at his son's wedding.
				(smiles at memory)
			But I'll tell you it was quite
			a moment for a young lieutenant.
			Standing in the presence of such
			history... I was a little
			tongue-tied to be quite frank...

					RIKER
			You... tongue-tied?

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - TEASER         2.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Indeed. After all, how does one
			make small talk with a man who
			has virtually shaped the
			Federation...

					RIKER
			Is it true that he'll be
			retiring after this mission?

					PICARD
			Unofficially, that's what I hear.
			And what a crowning achievement
			this will be to his career. The
			benefits of relations with the
			Legarans are incalculable.

	They have arrived at the Transporter Room.

3    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	There are FOUR CREWMEMBERS forming an honor guard on
	either side of the transporter stage. They stand at
	attention. O'BRIEN is at the console, as KI MENDROSSEN
	(a human -- fifty-five, stocky, comp), and SAKKATH (A
	Vulcan, early twenties) MATERIALIZE on the pads. They
	step off.

					MENDROSSEN
			Ah... Captain Picard. I am Ki
			Mendrossen, the ambassador's chief
			of staff. This is Sakkath, his
			personal assistant.

					PICARD
			Has the ambassador been delayed?

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - TEASER            3.

3    CONTINUED:

					MENDROSSEN
			He will be joining us momentarily.
			But first we must discuss some
			matters of the utmost delicacy.

	Picard and Riker exchange a quick look. What's going
	on?

					PICARD
			By all means.

					MENDROSSEN
			To be frank Captain, the
			ambassador is not a young man.
			He tires easily.

					SAKKATH
			He is going to need a great deal
			of rest to prepare himself for
			the difficult job that awaits him.

					MENDROSSEN
			Which is why it's imperative that
			he be allowed to conserve his
			strength. I must request that
			you dispense with any official
			ceremonies you would normally
			accord a visitor of his rank.

					RIKER
			We had planned for a ship's
			concert this evening.

					PICARD
			Yes, I believe that the ambassador
			is extremely fond of Mozart.

	Mendrossen reluctantly shakes his head.

					MENDROSSEN
			I'm afraid it would be impossible
			for him to attend. Upon his
			arrival he will be taken directly
			to his quarters where he will
			remain in seclusion until we reach
			Legara Four.

					PICARD
			You have my assurance that the
			ambassador will not be disturbed
			during our voyage.

          STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - TEASER          4.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

	Mendrossen relaxes, an ingratiating smile.

					MENDROSSEN
			That's all we ask. Well, now...
			that's settled. The ambassador
			is waiting.

	Picard nods to O'Brien who works his controls.

4    TRANSPORTER (OPTICAL)

	SAREK and his wife, PERRIN (a human) MATERIALIZE.
	Sarek is indeed old, but immensely commanding. A
	genuinely regal figure. Perrin is much younger -- about
	Picard's age -- poised and charming, with an immediate
	warmth about her.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise
			Ambassador Sarek.

					SAREK
			We come to serve.

					PICARD
			Your service honors us.

					SAREK
			Allow me to present she who is
			my wife.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Sarek.

					PERRIN
			Please call me Perrin, Captain.

					PICARD
			This is my first officer,
			Commander Riker.

	Riker and Sarek exchange nods.

					PERRIN
			Captain, if you'd be so kind as
			to show us to our quarters.

					SAREK
			I prefer to view the conference
			room first.

          STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - TEASER          5.

4    CONTINUED:

	Mendrossen moves closer to Sarek.

					MENDROSSEN
			Ambassador, I'm sure Sakkath and
			I can handle all the necessary
			details...

					SAREK
			I will examine it for myself.

	An awkward moment as Mendrossen and Perrin exchange
	a brief glance.

					PERRIN
			Dear, perhaps it would be best
			if we settled in first.

	Sarek silences her with a look.

					SAREK
			They worry about my health,
			Captain. Too much.
				(a beat)
			You will take me to the conference
			room, please.

	And there's no doubt that he means it.

					RIKER
			If you'll follow me, sir.

	Mendrossen and Sakkath close in behind Sarek as Riker
	leads them out of the Transporter Room. Perrin looks
	back and smiles at Picard in gracious apology.

5    CLOSE ON PICARD

	Things haven't gone at all the way he expected. He
	doesn't look troubled, exactly -- only wondering...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE            6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

6    INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	The room is currently dominated by a large bulky tank
	about chest high containing a gaseous/liquid revolting
	mixture. GEORDI, WESLEY, and a few SUPERNUMERARIES
	are busily connecting a complicated series of pipes
	and cables around the tank. There are a few pictures
	on the walls and a generic table with chairs. Wesley
	peers into the tank with disgust.

					WESLEY
			Are the Legarans really going to
			sit in this stuff?

					GEORDI
			Well, I'm sure not.

					WESLEY
			Can you believe this smell?

					GEORDI
			What smell?

	Wesley looks up in surprise. Geordi laughs and Wesley
	gives him an abashed grin.

					GEORDI
			What can I say... to us it's a
			slime pit, to them it's home.

					WESLEY
				(a little eager)
			The environmental controls are
			ready. What's next?

					GEORDI
			Why? Are you in some kind of
			hurry?

					WESLEY
			I have... sort of a date.

					GEORDI
				(surprised)
			With who?

					WESLEY
				(shy, but proud)
			Ensign Dumont.

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE            7.

6    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(whistles)
			That is one attractive lady. I've
			got to admit I'm surprised.

					WESLEY
				(grinning)
			What, that she'd go out with me?

					GEORDI
			No, that you had the nerve to ask
			her. Way to go Wesley.

	Sarek, Sakkath, Perrin, Picard and Riker ENTER. Sarek
	walks to the center of the room, looks things over and
	is immediately displeased. Sarek's attitude is
	irritated and he seems to grow more agitated by the
	moment.

					SAREK
			The room is not ready.

					PICARD
			No Ambassador. Commander La Forge
			and Ensign Crusher are---

					SAREK
			The Legarans are very sensitive
			in matters of protocol. You will
			remove all furniture from the
			room. The walls must be bare.

					MENDROSSEN
			I'm sure that by the time the
			Legarans arrive, everything will
			be set up according to our
			specifications. Isn't that right,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			Ambassador, please be assured that
			everything will be ready by the
			time the conference begins.

					PERRIN
			My husband and I have every
			confidence in you, Captain.

	Sarek continues to look over the room.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE         8.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

					SAREK
				(voice rises slightly)
			I have worked for ninety-three
			years in preparation for this
			meeting. It is vital that no
			detail be overlooked.

	Sakkath moves next to Sarek. As Sakkath looks at
	Sarek, there is a subtle change in Sarek's demeanor.
	He becomes more impassive, less irritated. The
	interaction between Sakkath and Sarek should not be
	immediately obvious.

					SAKKATH
			Perhaps we should allow these
			gentlemen to return to their work,
			Ambassador.

					SAREK
			That will be acceptable.

	Sarek leads the way back out of the room with Sakkath
	and Mendrossen. As he reaches the doorway Sarek pauses
	and looks at the wall.

					SAREK
			These walls are too bright.

	Sarek, Sakkath and Mendrossen EXIT.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE         9.

7    OMITTED

8    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship goes into warp.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker (now in standard uniforms) at Command
	along with TROI. WORF at his station.

					TROI
			So what was the ambassador like?

					RIKER
			The way Mendrossen described him,
			I expected him to be a frail old
			man.

					PICARD
			I hope I'm that frail when I'm
			two hundred and two. His aides
			did seem a little overprotective,
			didn't they?

					RIKER
			From what I could see, the
			ambassador doesn't need to be
			protected from anything.

					PICARD
			Nevertheless, we will honor Mister
			Mendrossen's request and allow
			Ambassador Sarek his privacy.
				(beat, sighs)
			I suppose they were foolish and
			vain, my expectations of this
			voyage. Sharing his thoughts,
			his memories, his unique
			understanding of the history he
			has made...

					TROI
			Does this mean you're going to
			cancel the concert this evening?

					PICARD
			No, the concert will go on as
			scheduled. But it is a pity that
			the guest of honor will be absent.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE        9A.

9    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			For all we know, the ambassador
			might enjoy an evening's
			entertainment...

					TROI
				(to Picard)
			Why not ask his wife if she'd like
			to attend?

	Picard considers this for a beat. He nods.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           10.

9    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I think that's an excellent idea.

	Riker smiles in approval. Picard stands.

					PICARD
			The bridge is yours, Number One.

	Picard heads for the turbolift.

10   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	The door CHIMES. The blinds over the windows are
	closed. As Perrin moves toward the door, we can see
	that she looks very tired, almost exhausted. She
	presses the control panel and the door slides open,
	revealing Picard.

					PERRIN
			Come in, Captain.

					PICARD
			I hope I'm not intruding.

					PERRIN
			Not at all. But I'm afraid that
			Sarek is in meditation at the
			moment.

					PICARD
			Actually, I came to see you.

	Perrin leads him into the room.

					PERRIN
				(lightly)
			Why, how nice Captain. I so
			rarely get visitors of my own.
			Usually everyone wants to see the
			ambassador.

					PICARD
			I find that hard to believe.

	Perrin smiles at him warmly. She indicates a seat for
	the captain and they both sit down.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT ONE         11.

10   CONTINUED:

					PERRIN
			These quarters are lovely.
				(beat)
			The ambassador and I were both
			very pleased when we heard that
			the negotiations would take place
			aboard the flagship of the
			Federation.

					PICARD
			The honor is ours.

					PERRIN
			My husband has followed your
			career with interest. He finds
			it to be satisfactory.

					PICARD
				(reacts with pleasure)
			High praise from a Vulcan.

					PERRIN
			Ah, then you have had experience
			with Vulcans, Captain. Some
			people who expect an emotional
			response often find Vulcans
			quite cold when they are merely
			being...

					PICARD
			Logical.

					PERRIN
			Exactly.

					PICARD
			I have come to extend my personal
			invitation to you... and your
			husband, if he is available, to
			attend a Mozart recital this
			evening.

	And now Perrin's face really brightens in anticipation.

					PERRIN
			Mozart? That would be wonderful.
			Any chance that they will be
			performing the string quartet
			number six?

					PICARD
			I'm sure it could be arranged.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           12.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

					PERRIN
			It's a very tempting offer...
				(looks over at door to
				 adjacent room)
			I doubt that the ambassador will
			be able to attend, but I will make
			it a point to ask him.

	Picard stands and Perrin escorts him to the door.

					PICARD
			Well, then I hope to see you
			tonight.

					PERRIN
			As do I.

	Picard EXITS.

11   CLOSE ON PERRIN

	as she turns away from the door. Her face clouds
	slightly as she moves toward the closed door to the
	adjacent room.

12   INT. SLEEPING QUARTERS

	Sarek is kneeling on a angled stool (like a computer
	stool). His eyes are wide open, and his expression is
	not calm and distant, but conscious and troubled.

13   ANGLE ON DOOR

	The door slides aside and Perrin ENTERS. The easy,
	light manner that she showed to Picard is gone. This
	is a deeply worried woman. She goes over to Sarek and
	puts her hand on his shoulder. Sarek looks up at her.

					PERRIN
			You are still unable to meditate?

					SAREK
			It is of no importance.

					PERRIN
			It has eluded you for many weeks.

	Sarek gets up, towers over his wife with a vague air of
	threat.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           13.

13   CONTINUED:

					SAREK
				(low)
			I said, it is of no importance.

					PERRIN
				(not backing down)
			You know I am right.

					SAREK
			My wife, you will leave me now.
			I require solitude.

	There is a beat of silence as Perrin considers
	refusing. She thinks better of it, then EXITS. PUSH
	IN on Sarek... and we see a flicker of turmoil within.

14   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	Geordi and Wesley are still working on the tanks. The
	supernumeraries are no longer present. The pictures
	and furnishings seen earlier have been removed.

					WESLEY
			The temperature in the tank is
			now one hundred fifty degrees
			Celsius.

					GEORDI
			Okay, lock it off.

	Wesley works the control on the tank. He turns back to
	Geordi and his tone of voice suddenly becomes somewhat
	surly.

					WESLEY
			Is that it? Can I get out of
			here?

	And at first it just seems like kidding around...

					GEORDI
			What's your hurry? You don't
			really think something's gonna
			happen between you and Suzanne
			Dumont...

					WESLEY
			At least I'm not spending the
			night with a good book like some
			people...

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           14.

14   CONTINUED:

	And now slowly it begins to turn into something more...
	with just an edge --

					GEORDI
			What's that supposed to mean?

					WESLEY
			Just what it sounds like.

					GEORDI
			You'd get more action out of a
			good book than you'll ever see
			on this date, I guarantee it...
			she's not going to waste her time
			with someone like you.

	And now this is really getting nasty...

					WESLEY
			Someone like me?

					GEORDI
			She's way out of your league.

					WESLEY
			Since when did you become an
			expert on women?

					GEORDI
			Compared to you, every man on this
			ship is an expert on women.

					WESLEY
			At least I don't have to find my
			women in the Holodeck!

					GEORDI
				(deadly)
			What did you say?

					WESLEY
			You heard me!

	Wesley shoves Geordi hard. Geordi looks like he's
	going to take Wesley apart when...

15   NEW ANGLE

	Riker ENTERS. He looks at the two of them as they
	glare at each other.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           15.

15   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Something wrong?

	They don't respond, but continue to stare at each
	other.

					RIKER
				(edge of command in
				 voice)
			I asked a question.

					GEORDI
			No, sir. Nothing wrong here.

					WESLEY
				(to Riker)
			May I be excused, Commander?

	Riker nods and Wesley EXITS. Riker looks at Geordi and
	his voice is a little less official.

					RIKER
			Anything you want to talk about,
			Geordi?

					GEORDI
			No, sir.

	Geordi returns to the tanks. On Riker's puzzled
	expression...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT TWO         16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

16   INT. SHIP'S THEATER

	The ship's concert has not yet begun, but
	SUPERNUMERARIES are filing into the room. On stage,
	a string quartet with DATA prominent among them, is
	tuning up.

17   OMITTED

18   ON PICARD AND RIKER

	as they ENTER and move to their seats.

					PICARD
			I noticed that Lieutenant Worf
			put Ensign D'Amato on report...
			for insubordination.

					RIKER
			D'Amato's been an exemplary
			officer.

	They sit. BEVERLY and TROI are seated nearby.

					PICARD
			Indeed he has. Look into it,
			Number One.
				(beat)
			I assume work has been progressing
			in the conference room?

					RIKER
			Yes, sir. I checked on Geordi
			and Wesley a few hours ago.
				(beat while he wonders
				 whether to mention it)
			For a moment there... I thought
			that the two of them were actually
			going to... hit one another.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         17.

18   CONTINUED:

	Picard notices something o.s. and stands up.

19   NEW ANGLE

	including doorway. Sarek and Perrin have entered.
	Mendrossen is behind them and Sakkath is close by
	Sarek. Everyone in the theater stands.

	FOLLOW THEM as they walk over to where Picard and Riker
	are waiting.

					PICARD
			Ambassador Sarek, Perrin... on
			behalf of my entire crew, welcome.

	Picard and Perrin exchange a smile. Sarek notices
	this.

					SAREK
			It was my wife's suggestion that
			we attend... and it seemed an
			ideal diversion. My wife can be
			quite logical when she so chooses.

	Perrin only smiles wider.

					MENDROSSEN
				(jovially)
			It seems the ambassador had more
			free time than I anticipated.

	Picard waves over Data who walks over carrying his
	violin.

					PICARD
			This is Commander Data. He will
			be the featured soloist this
			evening.

					DATA
				(to Perrin)
			We will start the evening with
			Mozart's string quartet number
			six. I am programmed to reproduce
			the individual musical styles of
			over three hundred concert
			violinists, including Heifitz,
			Menuhin, Grak-tay and Tataglia.
			Do you have a preference?

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         18.

19   CONTINUED:

	Both Perrin and Sarek are impressed. Perrin looks to
	Sarek and he indicates that the choice is hers.

					PERRIN
			Tataglia would be lovely.

					DATA
			I hope you find the performance
			pleasing.

					PERRIN
			I look forward to it.

	Picard indicates their seats and turns to Data.

					PICARD
			At your convenience, Commander.

20   NEW ANGLE

	Data walks over to stage, nods to the other musicians
	and begins to play.

21   NEW ANGLE

	Perrin and Sarek appear to be concentrating on the
	music while Mendrossen and Sakkath keep stealing
	glances at Sarek.

									TIME CUT:

22   ANGLE ON STAGE

	The musicians are playing a new piece of music. Data
	is giving a perfect performance. This piece must be
	very emotional. (Note: it is the beauty of the
	music which creates the emotional response in the
	audience... a perhaps familiar melody that stirs
	memories.)

23   ANGLE ON CROWD

	We PAN across the gathered crewmen and we can see that
	they are caught up in the lovely music. END PAN on
	Sarek, who seems surprisingly moved.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         19.

23A  ON TROI

	She is listening to the music. She suddenly senses
	something odd and looks around the room in puzzlement.

23B  NEW ANGLE

	on Mendrossen and Sakkath. Sakkath has noticed
	Sarek's change of mood and is leaning over to whisper
	something to Mendrossen. They look at Sarek with
	alarm. Mendrossen tries to get Perrin's attention in
	front of him, cannot do it...

23C  ON SAREK

	getting very caught up in the moment.

23D
thru	OMITTED
23H

23I  ECU - SAREK'S EYE

	as a tear begins to form.

23J  SAKKATH - CU

	straining with his mind, trying to reach out
	telepathically to Sarek.

23K  ANGLE - SAREK

	in the foreground, Picard behind him... Picard (or for
	that matter any other member of the crew) cannot see
	Sarek's face from his angle, so he is unaware of what's
	happening... although he may respond to some movement
	in Sarek's party.

23L  THE TEAR

	rolls slowly down Sarek's cheek.

23M  ON PERRIN

	who glances over and sees the tear... a second of panic
	crosses her eyes, then she quickly leans over and
	whispers something to her husband, using the excuse to
	try and wipe...

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT TWO        20.

23N  CLOSE - SAREK'S CHEEK

	but the tear just escapes her touch and...

23O  PICARD'S EYES

	glance toward Sarek and Perrin whispering...

23P  ANGLE - PICARD'S POV - SAREK'S PROFILE

	backlit by the stage lights... as the tear drop
	glistens.

23Q  PICARD - CLOSE

	reacts.

23R  ANGLE

	as Perrin and Sarek stand and leave.

23S  ON TROI

	as she watches them leave.

23T  ON PICARD

	thinking about what's just happened.

24
thru	OMITTED
25

25A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship still at warp.

26   OMITTED

27   INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Wesley ENTERS. Beverly is drinking tea and reading
	a medical journal on the terminal.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT TWO        21.

27   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Hi Mom. I got a message you
			wanted to see me?

					BEVERLY
			I thought you were going to be
			at the concert last night.

					WESLEY
			I said I might be going. Suzanne
			wanted to go to the arboretum.

	Wesley is unconcerned at this point. Beverly, however,
	is starting a slow burn.

					BEVERLY
			Captain Picard asked where you
			were. I don't like having to make
			excuses for you.

					WESLEY
				(surprised)
			Excuses? Come on, Mom... it
			wasn't an official function.

	Wesley picks up some small art object from a table and
	starts to absently toy with it. Beverly grabs it from
	him.

					BEVERLY
			You have responsibilities young
			man and I expect you to live up
			to them!

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO           22.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Don't you think you're
			overreacting a little?

					BEVERLY
			Don't talk back to me!

					WESLEY
				(hurt)
			Okay, I won't.

	Wesley turns and tries to leave. Beverly grabs him
	and yanks him back.

					BEVERLY
			Where do you think you're going?

					WESLEY
				(strong)
			Away from you.

	Beverly slaps him hard. Wesley is clearly shocked.

					WESLEY
			Mom!

	There is a long beat as Beverly realizes what she's
	done. As they stand there in silence, staring at each
	other, it is hard to say which one is more hurt or
	shocked.

28   OMITTED

28A  INT. TROI'S OFFICE

	Troi and Beverly are discussing the incident in
	Beverly's quarters.

	Beverly is extremely upset and is pacing around the
	room.

					BEVERLY
			... and then I just slapped him.
			Really hard.
				(incredulous)
			I slapped Wesley.

					TROI
			Do you know why you did it?

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT TWO         23.

28A  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(on the verge of tears)
			I never hit my son in his life.

					TROI
				(soothing, yet with
				 trace of urgency)
			Beverly, this is important. What
			were you thinking when you hit
			Wes?

					BEVERLY
				(thinks for a beat)
			That's just it... I wasn't
			thinking about anything. I was...
			just angry... so angry.

					TROI
			And Wesley didn't provoke you in
			any way? It wasn't anything he
			said, anything he did?

					BEVERLY
			No. It was a sudden... burst of
			anger. I still can't believe I
			did it.

	Beverly sits on the couch and puts her head in her
	hands. Troi comes over to her and tries to comfort
	her.

					TROI
			I don't know why you did it either,
			Beverly. But I can tell you that
			I've heard the same kind of story
			from ten different people in the
			past two days.

	Off Beverly's reaction.

29   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	A few hours later. Data is giving Sakkath a tour of
	the bridge.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         24.

29   CONTINUED:

					SAKKATH
				(looks at center
				 stations)
			This is your Command Center.

					DATA
			Yes. It is normally occupied by
			Captain Picard, Commander Riker,
			and Counselor Troi.

					SAKKATH
			Counselor Troi is Betazoid?

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO           25.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Half-Betazoid. Her father was
			human.

	A slight frown crosses Sakkath's features.

					SAKKATH
			Then she is not a true telepath?

					DATA
			Her skills are empathic in nature.
			She can sense the emotions of
			other beings.

	Sakkath's frown deepens slightly at this news. He
	seems troubled by something, but his Vulcan reserve
	makes even this observation difficult. Sakkath
	continues after a momentary pause.

					SAKKATH
			What is Captain Picard's
			background in diplomacy?

					DATA
				(surprised)
			Extensive. The captain's first
			diplomatic contact dates back to
			Stardate---

					SAKKATH
			And what of his knowledge of the
			Legarans? Would he be able to
			conduct negotiations with the
			Legarans should the need arise?

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			Do you foresee such a circumstance
			occurring? Is Ambassador Sarek
			unable to --

					SAKKATH
				(smoothly)
			Forgive me. I was merely
			exploring various possible
			permutations of our mission.
				(beat)
			Your tour of the bridge has been
			most informative.

	Sakkath heads for the turbolift and then EXITS.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         26.

30   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien and TWO TRANSPORTER TECHNICIANS get drinks from
	the bar and head over to a table which is currently
	occupied by THREE CREWMEN wearing science uniforms.
	O'Brien gives the science crewmen a friendly grin.

					O'BRIEN
			Excuse me, we were sitting here.

					SCIENCE CREWMAN
				(shrugging)
			Well, we're sitting here now.

					O'BRIEN
				(smiles with edge)
			Come on fella... this is our
			table.

					SCIENCE CREWMAN
				(unimpressed)
			Really?
				(looks over table)
			Funny... I don't see your name
			on it.

					O'BRIEN
				(forcing his voice to
				 be light)
			Didn't your mother teach you
			manners?

	The science crewman and his companions stand up. The
	tension level has just risen several notches.

31   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Geordi smoothly intercedes between O'Brien and the
	science crewman.

					GEORDI
			Hey guys, some kind of problem
			here?

					O'BRIEN
			There seems to be a question of
			who's table this is.

					GEORDI
				(light)
			There are plenty of other tables.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         27.

31   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
				(trying to lighten up)
			I suppose you're right.

					GEORDI
			Why don't I get everyone another
			round of drinks?

	Everyone relaxes and smiles. It appears that Geordi
	has defused the situation.

32   INT. CORRIDOR/TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Outside Ten-Forward. Riker and Worf are walking to
	Ten-Forward doors.

					RIKER
			I don't need to tell you that
			insubordination is a serious
			charge to level against any
			officer.

					WORF
			I am aware of that Commander.
			However, Ensign D'Amato directly
			challenged my authority.

					RIKER
			Is it my imagination, or have
			tempers aboard this ship been
			getting a little frayed lately?

					WORF
			I hadn't noticed.

	The doors to Ten-Forward OPEN. Inside a full scale
	bar fight has broken out. O'Brien and the science
	crewman are grappling with each other while other
	crewmembers are hitting each other at random.
	There are clearly no sides here, just absolute chaos.

					WORF
			I see what you mean.

	Riker spots Geordi trying to pull some combatants
	apart.

					RIKER
			Geordi, what the hell is going
			on here?

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO           28.

32   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I wish I knew.

					WORF
				(hits combadge)
			Security team to Ten-Forward.

	Riker grabs a fighting crewman and pulls him off
	someone else.

					RIKER
			All right, that's enough!

	The crewman reacts by decking Riker with a punch. Worf
	growls and wades into the fight to protect Riker.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        29.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

33   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Starting on Beverly treating a cut on Geordi's mouth...

					GEORDI
			... and the next thing I know
			somebody's left hook is on its
			way to my chin.

	Pulling back to see Picard, Riker, Worf, Troi surveying
	the damage. SEVERAL CREWMEMBERS are clearing away some
	of the debris.

					TROI
			Captain, this is not an isolated
			incident. There have been reports
			of random violence all over the
			ship...

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			Are you suggesting it is somehow
			contagious?

					BEVERLY
			There's no indication of a virus
			or bacteria... I've run every test
			I know... I've checked the water,
			the food replicators, airborne
			samples...

					PICARD
			This is one hell of a time...
				(beat, to Riker)
			Whatever it is, I don't want it
			to affect the ambassador... I
			want his quarters isolated from
			the rest of the crew until we can
			identify the cause.

					TROI
			It's not that simple, Captain.

	Off Picard's look --

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        30.

33   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			We've been able to determine that
			these outbreaks of violence
			started... at virtually the same
			time Sarek's party beamed aboard
			the ship.

	Picard reacts and...

33A  INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Picard, Beverly and Troi. Picard is quite shaken by
	this turn of events.

					BEVERLY
			We do have a working theory...

	Glancing with import at Troi. A deep breath and...

					BEVERLY
			We believe it's possible that
			Ambassador Sarek himself is
			responsible for these incidents.

					PICARD
			Sarek?

					TROI
			I felt something from him during
			the concert... it was vague and
			undefined... but very
			disturbing...

					PICARD
				(a small realization)
			He cried. I saw that. I didn't
			believe it. A Vulcan moved to
			tears by music... ?

					TROI
			Vulcans have the same basic
			emotions that we do. But they
			have learned to repress them.
			At the concert, I was sensing
			that Sarek had lost control...

					PICARD
			What would cause such a loss of
			control?

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        31.

33A  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			There is a very rare condition
			that sometimes affects Vulcans
			over the age of two hundred.
			Bendii Syndrome.

					TROI
			The early symptoms include sudden
			bursts of emotion, mostly
			irrational anger. Eventually,
			all emotional control is lost.

					PICARD
			I can't imagine anything that
			would be more offensive to a
			Vulcan. Their emotional
			detachment is the very core of
			their being.
				(beat)
			But why would it affect others
			aboard the ship?

					TROI
			Vulcans possess telepathic
			ability. Sarek could be
			unintentionally projecting these
			intense emotions onto other
			people... at random.

	Picard's expression becomes more grim as he realizes
	the broader implications.

					PICARD
			And when the Legarans beam
			aboard...

					BEVERLY
			They could very well be affected
			too.

					PICARD
			Is there a treatment?

					BEVERLY
				(shakes her head, no)
			Can't anyone take his place?

					PICARD
			Sarek has built a personal
			relationship with them. They will
			accept no one else.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        32.

33A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			How can we confirm your
			diagnosis?

					BEVERLY
			We grow a culture from the tissue
			of the metathalamus... but the
			results will take several days.

					PICARD
			I have twelve hours.

	She shakes her head. Can't do it.

34   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Mendrossen is sitting in the chair before Picard.
	Mendrossen is sincere and easy-going.

					MENDROSSEN
			That's impossible, Captain Picard.
			I cannot delay the conference...
			not for a day, not for an hour.
			The schedule itself required three
			months of negotiations.

					PICARD
			Nevertheless, I believe we are
			facing a potentially far worse...

					MENDROSSEN
			I give you my word of honor that
			the ambassador is in perfect
			health. Is that not enough?

					PICARD
			Mister Mendrossen...

					MENDROSSEN
			You are dealing with a theory full
			of holes, Captain. Why am I not
			affected by Sarek's supposed
			condition? And Perrin, how could
			his wife function normally if this
			theory of yours is correct?

       STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE       32A.

34   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I cannot explain that. Hundreds
			of others on board have not been
			affected either. I have not.
			The effects appear to be random.
			Proximity apparently has no
			bearing on the phenomenon.

       STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT THREE       33.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					MENDROSSEN
			You are accusing the greatest man
			of his time of losing his mind.
			On the eve of his greatest
			triumph. And you cannot explain
			why... ?

	Beat. Stands.

					MENDROSSEN
			I won't report this to the
			ambassador. For the moment. I
			do not want to divert his
			attention from the mission.
				("friendly")
			And I don't want to jeopardize
			your career unnecessarily. But
			if I were you, in the interests
			of your career, I'd be very
			concerned about finding the real
			cause of these outbursts before
			the Legarans arrive.

	He EXITS. A beat on Picard. Picard taps his fingers
	on his desk, muses.

					PICARD
				(to comm)
			Mister Data, please report to my
			Ready Room.

35   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	Sakkath stands near the Legaran tanks. And this is a
	man in turmoil. Logic tells him he cannot allow what
	is occurring to continue. He fears what will happen
	at the conference. Yet, he is dedicated to Sarek.
	These matters weigh on his mind as the doors slide open
	and Data ENTERS. There is a beat of silence as they
	glance at each other.

					DATA
			Captain Picard is not satisfied
			with Ki Mendrossen's assurances
			that the ambassador is in good
			health. Do you consider Sarek
			capable of carrying out his
			mission?

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        34.

35   CONTINUED:

					SAKKATH
			Have I given you cause to think
			otherwise?

					DATA
			You have voiced certain
			reservations about his abilities
			to me.

					SAKKATH
				(carefully)
			I do not recall making such a
			statement.

					DATA
			Directly, no. However, you did
			question me on the diplomatic
			capabilities of both Captain
			Picard and Counselor Troi.

					SAKKATH
			I am honor bound to help Sarek
			carry out his mission. That is
			the only answer I can give.

					DATA
			Then you must decide which is your
			greater obligation: your loyalty
			to Sarek or your duty to the
			Federation.

	Sakkath remains impassive and Data continues after a
	beat.

					DATA
			Can you accept the logic of
			continuing the mission?

	And this touches Sakkath at his most vulnerable core.
	His eyes leave Data's as he weighs his loyalties. In
	a soft, almost hoarse voice --

					SAKKATH
			Tell your captain... the mission
			is in jeopardy.

	On Data's reaction...

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        35.

36
thru	OMITTED
37

37A  INT. BRIDGE

	Picard, Data, Riker at command. Wesley and Worf at
	their posts.

					DATA
			Sakkath has been able, until very
			recently, to use his telepathic
			skills to reinforce Sarek's
			emotional control and thus protect
			others from the effects of his
			deterioration.

					RIKER
			He hasn't been doing a very good
			job...

					DATA
			The strain of this mission on
			Sarek has made it impossible.

	Picard frowns, stands.

					PICARD
			Ironic isn't it? Despite our
			magnificent technology, we find
			ourselves still susceptible to
			the ravages of old age. The loss
			of dignity, the slow betrayal of
			our bodies by forces we cannot
			master.

	He inadvertently winds up saying this to Data.

					PICARD
				(a beat)
			Still want to be one of us, Data?

					DATA
			Sir, it is conceivable that even
			for me, time will eventually lead
			to a irreparable circuit failure.
			But there is one thing I do not
			understand...

					PICARD
			Yes... ?

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        36.

37A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Sarek is a logical, intelligent
			being. The effects of Bendii
			Syndrome are apparent. Why would
			such a man choose to ignore
			them?

	A beat as Picard considers his answer...

					PICARD
			Logic fails us sometimes, Data.
			This is one of those times. I
			can only guess that he does not
			see or does not wish to see the
			truth. And he is being insulated
			from that truth by those who love
			him the most.

	Riker steps forward, doesn't want to say anything, but
	realizes that he must.

					RIKER
			Someone has to confront him.

					PICARD
				(quietly)
			It is not a task I look forward
			to.

	Riker's voice starts to steadily rise and his temper
	begins to show through.

					RIKER
			I don't understand this...
			everyone's protecting Sarek...
			his wife, Mendrossen, even you.

	Picard's voice rises too...

					PICARD
			What would you have me do... march
			down there and destroy the man?

					RIKER
			The mission with the Legarans
			cannot go forward with Sarek in
			this condition.

					PICARD
			I know --

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        37.

37A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(hits table)
			Then tell him that there is no---

					PICARD
			Don't you tell me...

	Data who is unaffected, steps between them...

					DATA
			Captain... Commander...

37B  ANGLE - REACTIONS

	from the bridge crew to this most unusual shouting
	match. They both realize what's happening and the
	anger dissipates. Picard nods in understanding.

					PICARD
				(nodding with grim
				 resignation)
			You're right of course, Number
			One. But I am loathe to do what
			I must do.

	Picard thinks for only a few seconds longer. He heads
	for the door.

38   OMITTED

39   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	Perrin is reacting to what Picard has told her... she
	is cold and imperious.

					PERRIN
			I don't think I really understand
			what you're telling me, Captain.
			My husband is responsible for your
			crew assaulting one another... ?

	Picard studies her a beat... he cannot be sure if she
	knows the truth and is hiding it... or does not know at
	all.

					PICARD
			He is very ill, Perrin.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        38.

39   CONTINUED:

					PERRIN
				(shakes her head)
			Bendii Syndrome is more a folk
			tale than a disease. There hasn't
			been a true case in my husband's
			lifetime.

					PICARD
			There is one now. Sakkath knows.

	For an instant, Perrin is taken aback. She recovers
	quickly.

					PERRIN
			Sakkath? Sakkath knows nothing
			my husband didn't teach him.

					PICARD
			He knows. More than that, he has
			been consciously holding Sarek's
			mind together on this mission as
			well as he could...

					PERRIN
			That is not true!

					PICARD
			I must see Sarek.

	He moves deeper into the room.

					PERRIN
			Captain, I know a good deal about
			the Vulcan mind and I know a good
			deal about the heart of one
			particular Vulcan.
				(with great strength)
			I am his wife and I tell you he
			is fine. He does not have Bendii
			Syndrome. And that shall be the
			end of it.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry.

	He moves around her. She grabs Picard's arm, pleading
	now... panic fills her eyes.

					PERRIN
			Please... you must not do this to
			him.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        39.

40   ON SAREK

	He is standing in the doorway on the far side of the
	room. Mendrossen and Sakkath can be seen behind him,
	their faces grim.

					SAREK
			Must not do what, my wife?

41   NEW ANGLE

	including Picard and Perrin. She looks away from
	Sarek's gaze... cannot answer.

					SAREK
				(continuing)
			If Captain Picard wishes to see
			me, he may do so.

	Sarek's voice is strong and commanding. He seems to
	be completely in charge of the situation. Picard
	begins to realize just how difficult a task he has set
	before himself. Push in on Picard's determination...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT FOUR           40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

42   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	As before. Picard and Sarek facing off in the room.
	For all outward appearances, Sarek looks like the
	imposing figure of legend. Sakkath is standing very
	close to Sarek and is almost physically propping him up
	throughout the scene.

					SAREK
			I regret that we have seen so
			little of each other on this
			voyage, Captain.

					PICARD
			The loss is mine, Ambassador.

	Mendrossen coolly steps forward to take charge of the
	situation before it gets out of hand.

					MENDROSSEN
			Captain, may I talk to you in
			private --

	Sarek interrupts Mendrossen.

					SAREK
				(to Picard)
			You were speaking of your belief
			that I suffer from Bendii
			Syndrome.
				(dryly)
			I have been accused of many things
			in my life... but never an excess
			of emotion.

					PERRIN
				(with obvious concern)
			Sarek, I see no reason to continue
			this discussion...

					SAREK
			On the contrary, I wish to assuage
			any fears that the captain may
			have regarding my capabilities.
				(to Picard)
			I believe there is a test for
			Bendii Syndrome, I will take it
			immediately.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        41.

42   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Unfortunately the results would
			not be available for several
			days... which is why I must ask
			for a postponement of the
			conference.

					SAREK
			That would be a mistake. Captain
			I give you my word that I am in
			perfect health.

					PICARD
			Then why must Sakkath help you
			contain your emotions?

	Sarek now looks at Sakkath, who lowers his eyes. There
	is a beat of silence. Sarek turns to Mendrossen.

					SAREK
			Is what the captain says true?

					MENDROSSEN
				(without hesitation)
			No, Ambassador, absolutely not.

					SAREK
			Perrin were you aware of this?

	Perrin cannot answer.

	When Sarek speaks again, his voice is still cool and
	calm, but it is tinged with a slight tone of irritation

					SAREK
			Sakkath, I await an answer.

					SAKKATH
				(finally)
			I have used my limited abilities
			to strengthen... your mental
			discipline.

	A beat as Sarek takes this in.

					SAREK
			Your efforts will no longer be
			required.

					SAKKATH
			That would not be wise.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT FOUR           42.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					SAREK
			It may not be wise... but it is
			necessary.

	Sakkath bows his head in acceptance and EXITS. Sarek
	looks to Perrin and Mendrossen.

					SAREK
			Leave us. I wish to speak with
			Captain Picard.

	Perrin and Mendrossen exchange alarmed looks.

					PERRIN
			Sarek, I ask you to reconsider.

					SAREK
			Obey my wishes.
				(softer)
			There is nothing to fear.

	A beat and then Perrin and Mendrossen reluctantly EXIT.

43   NEW ANGLE

	As Sarek and Picard square off alone. Sarek will
	remain immobile throughout as Picard moves and paces.
	Picard is clearly unhappy at the prospect of the task
	before him.

					PICARD
			I hope I have not embarrassed you,
			Ambassador.

					SAREK
			You seem to forget I am a Vulcan,
			Captain. I am not affected by
			emotional considerations.

					PICARD
			I believe you are affected, sir...
			far more than you realize.

					SAREK
			I am a logical being. Present
			your arguments. I will listen.

	Picard remains deferential, but there is a growing
	urgency to his arguments.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        43.

43   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			There has been an epidemic of
			violent incidents aboard the
			Enterprise. As we speak, the
			situation is worsening.

					SAREK
			And it is your hypothesis that
			I am the cause of these incidents?

					PICARD
			My chief medical officer has
			explored all other probable
			causes.

					SAREK
			I share your concern for your
			crew. However, you must agree
			it is not unusual for a starship
			to encounter unexplained
			phenomena.

					PICARD
			That is correct.

					SAREK
			Therefore, since I can assure you
			that I am not the cause of your
			difficulties, the logical course
			of action is for your doctor to
			continue her search.

	Picard is looking for an opening. He will not be so
	easily sidetracked.

					PICARD
			She is... but the fact remains
			that these incidents began shortly
			after your arrival.

	Sarek is starting to get a little irritated despite
	himself.

					SAREK
			Is your entire argument to be
			based on mere coincidence?

					PICARD
			Is it also coincidence, that your
			wife and chief of staff have been
			carefully isolating you?

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        43A.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					SAREK
				(with understanding)
			I believe I now see the flaw in
			your logic. You are reacting to
			their overprotective attitudes
			towards me.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        44.

43   CONTINUED: (3)

					SAREK (Cont'd)
			They are both somewhat emotional
			regarding my... age.

					PICARD
			Surely Sakkath is not influenced
			by emotions.

	Sarek cannot keep the annoyance out of his voice any
	longer.

					SAREK
			Am I to be branded by the
			judgment of a child? Sakkath
			is young and inexperienced. He
			erred in his assumption that I
			needed help.

	Picard has decided that the only way to get Sarek to
	admit to his condition is to force him into an
	emotional response. Picard would rather avoid this,
	but he sees that he has no other choice.

					PICARD
				(starting to press)
			But you did need his help at the
			concert.

	Sarek is a little shocked and doesn't respond. Picard
	presses him harder.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Or perhaps you have a logical
			explanation for what happened
			that night?

	For the first time we see a hesitation in Sarek's
	responses. He is not as sure of himself as the moment
	before.

					SAREK
			What... happened?

					PICARD
			I saw you crying.

					SAREK
			I did not... cry.

					PICARD
			I was there... I saw the tears.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        44A.

43   CONTINUED: (4)

	Sarek answers quickly, as if anxious to prove a point.

					SAREK
			You exaggerate, Captain. I
			recall... only one tear.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR            45.

43   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
				(forceful)
			Then you were emotionally affected
			by the music.

					SAREK
				(edge creeping into
				 voice)
			That is not possible.

					PICARD
			You still have not answered me,
			Sarek. Is it logical for a Vulcan
			to cry?

	Sarek is cornered and he knows it. He desperately
	searches for an answer.

					SAREK
			It was late... I was fatigued.
			Nothing more.

	Picard simply stares at him, allows the false response
	to hang in the air. Sarek tries to regain control of
	the situation.

					SAREK
			The Legarans trust only me. They
			will not meet with any other
			representative of the Federation.
			I must be allowed to complete my
			mission. There are no other
			logical solutions.

					PICARD
				(pressing)
			No other logical solutions? But
			Ambassador, there are always other
			solutions. You have said so
			yourself many times.

					SAREK
			What I meant was...
				(pauses)

					PICARD
			Sarek of Vulcan was never afraid
			to look straight at something he
			did not want to see.

	Sarek is having a hard time remaining impassive.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR           45A.

43   CONTINUED: (6)

					SAREK
			I warn you Captain, your efforts
			to discredit me will not succeed.

					PICARD
			Sarek of Vulcan never confused
			what he wanted with the truth.

	Sarek's hands are tightly clenched into fists. His
	voice is now clearly enraged.

					SAREK
			I will not be spoken to in such
			a manner.

					PICARD
			Is that anger I hear in your
			voice?

					SAREK
				(struggling to maintain
				 control)
			It would be illogical for a Vulcan
			to show anger... it would be
			illogical... illogical...

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR            46.

44   ON SAREK AND PICARD

	as they stare at each other. Sarek turns away... a
	defeated man. He begins to weep.

45   ON PICARD

	realizing that he has destroyed a hero. Hold on his
	anguished face...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR            47.

                           ACT FIVE                             

46   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship drops out of warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			In three hours time we are
			scheduled to meet with the Legaran
			delegation. However it is now
			all too evident that Ambassador
			Sarek is in no condition to
			proceed with the conference.

47   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard is looking out the window, deep in thought.
	Riker has just entered.

					RIKER
			We're entering the Legaran system,
			Captain. Shall I have Mister Worf
			contact their ambassador?

					PICARD
				(turns)
			No.
				(off Riker's look)
			I will present our regrets to the
			Legarans personally. It is vital
			that they understand our reasons
			for cancelling the negotiations.

	Picard is still haunted by what happened with Sarek.
	Riker can see that the captain is still troubled.

					RIKER
				(quietly)
			Captain, with all due respect...
			I think you did the right thing.

					PICARD
			But at what cost, Number One?

	A moment as they reflect on the fall of a great man.

	The door CHIMES.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT FIVE           47A.

47   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door opens and an emotional Perrin ENTERS.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			Perrin?

					PERRIN
			I must speak with you, Captain.

	She glances at Riker, who takes the hint.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            48.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			I'll be on the bridge, sir.

	Riker EXITS.

					PICARD
				(with concern)
			How is the ambassador?

					PERRIN
			Resting.
				(beat)
			I've come to ask you to reconsider
			your position.

					PICARD
			You know that's impossible.

	But Perrin is not to be denied. She continues to plead
	her case...

					PERRIN
			Sarek is a... good man, Captain.
			He has given the Federation a
			lifetime of service. I beg you,
			let him keep the respect he has
			earned.

					PICARD
			He will never lose that respect.

					PERRIN
			If you need to blame someone,
			blame Mendrossen and me.
				(beat)
			But we never wanted to deceive
			you. My husband's... condition...
			came on him so... gradually. It
			was so easy to... delude
			ourselves, to pretend that nothing
			was wrong. We convinced ourselves
			that he could complete this one
			last task... and end his career...
			the way it began... with dignity.

					PICARD
			I'm not blaming anyone.

					PERRIN
			Then help him, Captain, please.
			Help him regain his pride...
			his honor.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE           48A.

47   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Believe me, nothing would give
			me greater pleasure. But there's
			nothing I can do.

					PERRIN
			The mission can be saved.
				(off Picard's look)
			But he needs your help to do it.

	On Picard's expression, wondering what she means...

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/12/90 - ACT FIVE            49.

48
thru	OMITTED
50

51   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	Picard and Sarek are standing near the Legaran tank.
	Sarek is a little surprised.

					SAREK
			A mind-meld... between the two
			of us? Do you realize the dangers
			involved in what you are
			proposing?

					PICARD
			Yes, Ambassador, I do. But I also
			realize the potential benefits.

					SAREK
			We would be telepathically
			linked... exchanging our
			thoughts... becoming in essence
			one mind.

					PICARD
			Which, for a few hours, should
			provide you with the emotional
			control you need. Enough time
			for you to meet with the Legarans
			and conclude the treaty.

	Sarek is tempted... but he hesitates.

					SAREK
			It is a generous offer. But I
			must warn you that while I would
			gain your stability, you would
			experience the fierce onslaught
			of emotions unleashed by my...
			condition. Vulcan emotions are
			extremely intense... we have
			learned to suppress them. No
			human would be able to control
			them. They would overwhelm you...
			the mind-meld can be a terrible
			intimacy.
				(beat)
			I cannot allow it.

					PICARD
			I am aware of the risks, Sarek.
			But I believe it is the only...
			logical solution.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT FIVE           49A.

51   CONTINUED:

	A long beat as Sarek slowly realizes that Picard is
	right.

					SAREK
			Your courage honors me, Captain.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            50.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

	They share a silent beat of respect.

52   OMITTED

53   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Picard is placing two chairs face to face in the center
	of the room. Beverly is standing next to him, holding
	a tricorder. She is obviously worried.

					BEVERLY
			I can't say I approve of this,
			Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
			I didn't expect you would,
			Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			Is there some way I can talk you
			out of it?

					PICARD
			I'm afraid not. Though I do admit
			to a certain... trepidation.
				(beat, then smiling)
			Your company is appreciated.

	A warm moment passes between them. The door CHIMES.
	Beverly and Picard exchange a look... this is it.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            51.

53   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door opens and Sarek ENTERS. He looks at the
	chairs.

					SAREK
			I see you are ready, Captain.

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher will be monitoring
			our responses.

					SAREK
			A sensible precaution.

	They take their seats. Beverly moves to an unobtrusive
	position nearby.

53A  ANGLE ON SAREK AND PICARD

	Sarek slowly reaches out with his hand and places his
	fingertips on Picard's face. Picard's eyes close
	briefly then open again.

					SAREK
				(whispering)
			My mind to your mind... your
			thoughts to my thoughts...

	PUSH IN closer until their faces fill the screen...

54
thru	OMITTED
56

57   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	Legara Four is visible below...

58   INT. BRIDGE

	Riker at Command, Wesley, Worf and Data at their
	stations.

					DATA
			Commander, the Legarans are ready
			to beam aboard.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            52.

58   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Very well...

					SAREK (V.O.)
			Number One, please inform the
			Legaran delegation that Ambassador
			Sarek is on his way to welcome
			them.

	The entire bridge crew turns to see...

59   ON SAREK

	He has just emerged from the turbolift. He looks
	strong, confident, imposing. He is Sarek... yet he is
	Picard too.

					RIKER
			Yes... Ambassador.

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT FIVE            53.

60
thru	OMITTED
61

62   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	CLOSE ON a table as Picard's hands come slamming down
	on the surface. PULL BACK as he lets out a strangled
	cry of rage.

					PICARD
			NO!!!

	Beverly is nearby, not sure how to help. Picard
	supports himself against the table. Throughout this
	scene, Picard physically struggles to withstand the
	onslaught of raw emotion unleashed by Sarek.

					PICARD
			It is wrong. A lifetime of
			discipline washed away, and in
			its place... bedlam...
					(MORE)

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/9/90 - ACT FIVE            54.

62   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Nothing but bedlam.
				(angry)
			And I am helpless to prevent it!
			I am old! Nothing left but dry
			bones and dead friends.
				(exhausted)
			Weary, so weary.

	Beverly goes over and tries to lead Picard to a couch.

					BEVERLY
			It will pass. All of it.
			Another hour or so at most.
			You're doing fine... Just hold
			on.

	He escapes her grasp.

					PICARD
			No! This weakness disgusts me!
			I hate it! Where is the logic?
			I am betrayed by desires... I want
			to... feel... to feel everything!
				(a whisper)
			But I am Vulcan.
				(voice rising)
			I must feel nothing. Give me back
			control...

	Beverly approaches him... staring, searching his face
	for any signs of recognition.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc...

	He looks at her, but he doesn't fully recognize her.

					PICARD
			Perrin...
				(tears begin to stream
				 down his face)
			Amanda... I could have given you
			so much more. I wanted to show
			you tenderness. But it is not
			our way. Spock... Amanda did you
			know... ? Perrin, can you know...
			how much I... love you?
				(anguished cry)
			I do love you!

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/12/90 - ACT FIVE           54A.

62   CONTINUED:

	Then, suddenly as if with tremendous effort, the tears
	still streaming down his face... Sarek is gone.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/9/90 - ACT FIVE            55.

62   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(a hoarse whisper)
			Beverly...

					BEVERLY
			I'm here... I'm not going to
			leave you.

					PICARD
			It's so... difficult.

	She puts her arm around him and leads him to the couch.
	Picard is stunned.

					PICARD
			The anguish in the man...
			despair... pouring out... so
			many... feelings... regrets...

	Picard is now weeping openly.

					PICARD
			I can't stop them...

	He buries his head into her shoulder. She cradles his
	head.

					BEVERLY
				(whispers)
			Don't even try.

	As Picard weeps...

63   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Legara Four. We hear Riker's VOICE
	OVER.

					RIKER
			First officer's log, Stardate
			43920.7. Ambassador Sarek has
			successfully concluded the
			negotiations with the Legarans.
			The USS Merrimac has arrived and
			will transport the ambassador and
			his party back to Vulcan.

64   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Perrin, Sakkath, and Mendrossen are talking with Picard
	and Riker. They are in dress uniforms again.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT FIVE            56.

64   CONTINUED:

	The honor guard seen in the teaser are again present in
	the b.g.

					PICARD
			I hope your journey aboard the
			Merrimac will be uneventful.

					SAKKATH
			With the pressures of the
			conference behind him, I believe
			I can help maintain his control
			until we return to Vulcan.

					RIKER
			What will happen to him then?

					MENDROSSEN
			The effects of Bendii syndrome
			are irreversible.
				(beat)
			Medical research is always
			continuing, of course...

	Sakkath and Mendrossen move to the transporter stage
	along with Riker, giving Perrin and Picard a moment
	of privacy.

					PERRIN
				(with deep gratitude)
			Thank you, Captain.

					PICARD
			He... loves you... very much.

					PERRIN
				(smiles and nods)
			I know. I've always known.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            57.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard smiles in return. Sarek ENTERS. The honor
	guard comes to attention.

					SAREK
				(to Picard)
			I will take my leave of you now,
			Captain. I do not think we shall
			meet again.

					PICARD
			I hope you are wrong, Ambassador.

					SAREK
			We shall always retain the best
			part of the other inside us.

					PICARD
			I believe I got the best part of
			that bargain, Ambassador.

	A silent moment between them. Picard raises his hand
	and gives him the Vulcan salute.

					PICARD
			Peace and long life, Sarek.

					SAREK
				(returning salute)
			Live long and prosper.

	Sarek now steps up on the transporter stage with
	Perrin. Picard nods to O'Brien, who works his console.

64A  ON SAREK AND PERRIN (OPTICAL)

	Just before they start to beam out, Sarek reaches out
	for Perrin's hand. She clasps it and they
	DEMATERIALIZE.

64B  ON PICARD AND RIKER

	as they watch the beam out.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT FIVE            58.

65   OMITTED

66   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it swings away from Legara Four into the vastness of
	the galaxy.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "Menage a Troi" 
                   (f.k.a. "Piece of Mind") 
                          #40273-172 
                              
                          Written by 
                 Fred Bronson & Susan Sackett 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Legato 


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WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1990 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                        FINAL DRAFT

                       MARCH 9, 1990
 

       STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Menage a Troi" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             Betazoids
                RIKER                LWAXANA TROI
                DATA                 MR. HOMN
                BEVERLY              REITTAN GRAX
                TROI               
                GEORDI             Ferengi
                WORF                 DAIMON TOG
                WESLEY               DOCTOR FAREK
                                     NIBOR

                Non-Speaking       Non-Speaking
                SUPERNUMERARIES      ALIEN DELEGATES
                3 AWAY TEAM MEMBERS  FERENGI CREWMAN

                                   Voice-overs
                                     FERENGI COMPUTER VOICE

                                     FERENGI CREWMAN

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" REV. 3/16/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Menage a Troi" 
                            
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     FERENGI SHIP KRAYTON
          
              TEN-FORWARD              BETAZED CITY
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              TROI'S QUARTERS          BETAZED CLEARING
              CRUSHER QUARTERS
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDORS
          
            FERENGI SHIP KRAYTON
              HOLDING TANK
              LABORATORY

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Menage a Troi" 
                          
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              DAIMON TOG             DAY-mon TOG
              FAREK                  FAR-ehk
              HOMN                   HAHM
              LWAXANA                L'-WOKS-anna
              NIBOR                  NYE-bore
              REITTAN GRAX           RITE-n GRAX

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "Menage a Troi"                             
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around a bright green planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log, Stardate 43980.7.
			The Enterprise has been in
			attendance at the biennial Trade
			Agreements Conference on Betazed.

2    INT. TEN FORWARD

	A busy place. Conference delegates from different
	worlds are here, including three Ferengi: TOG, FAREK,
	and NIBOR. In b.g., a MUSICIAN entertains the
	gathering, playing a complex RHYTHM on a strange
	percussion instrument. RIKER plays three-dimensional
	chess with Nibor as WESLEY looks on. PICARD, TROI, and
	DATA socialize with their guests as Log is completed:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			For the first time, the Ferengi
			are present, and I have
			reluctantly consented to their
			boarding the Enterprise for the
			closing reception.

2A   ANGLE ON RIKER AND NIBOR

	It is clear they are near the end of their game, and
	the Ferengi is in trouble. Captured pieces litter the
	table at Riker's elbow.

	Nibor makes a move, he is confident. Riker smiles,
	moves his piece.

					RIKER
			Check... and mate.

	Nibor falls back flabbergasted in his chair. Wesley is
	enjoying the moment.

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER     2.

2A   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Perfect. A queen's gambit...
			finished off with the Aldabren
			Exchange.

	The Ferengi is still stunned by his defeat.

					NIBOR
				(re: the musician)
			Unfair. I couldn't concentrate
			with all that noise...

					WESLEY
			It's Algolian ceremonial rhythms.

	Riker and Wesley nod. Nibor shakes his head.

					NIBOR
			Hyoo-mans...

2B   ANGLE ON PICARD AND DATA

	talking with REITTAN GRAX, the Betazoid conference
	director.

					PICARD
				(lifting glass)
			A toast to the success of the
			trade conference, Reittan. I must
			admit, I had some doubts when you
			invited the Ferengi.

					REITTAN GRAX
			They made a profit and behaved
			themselves. What more could one
			ask? Still, they trouble me. We
			Betazeds are uncomfortable with
			species like the Ferengi... whose
			minds we can't read.

					DATA
				(ever the scientist)
			Perhaps your telepathic abilities
			are ineffective owing to the
			anomalous construction of the
			Ferengi brain, which is composed
			of four different...

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - TEASER     2A.

2B   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(not now, Data)
			Thank you, Data.
				(to Reittan Grax)
			It was thoughtful of you to
			include Lwaxana Troi as part of
			the Betazed delegation.

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER     3.

2B   CONTINUED: (2)

					REITTAN GRAX
			Her first husband and I were old
			friends. And I've known Deanna
			since she was a child.

					PICARD
			I'm sure Counselor Troi
			appreciates this opportunity to
			spend time with her mother.

3    ANGLE ON TROI AND LWAXANA

	Lwaxana's plate is piled with food, her synthehol glass
	is refilled continually as she gives new meaning to
	the old Auntie Mame adage, "Life is a banquet." Between
	bites and sips, she plies her daughter with thought
	transmissions.

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			It's so marvelous to see you,
			Deanna, darling.
				(a beat)
			At least pretend you're happy to
			see me.

					TROI
				(aloud)
			Mother, we're among non-telepaths...
			it's impolite not
			to speak aloud.

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			You mean talk with my mouth full?
			Deanna, please!

	She does manage to laugh with her mouth full, but
	Deanna doesn't think it's especially funny.

					LWAXANA
				(aloud)
			All right, I will say something
			aloud. Have you considered if
			you had stayed on Betazed just
			where your life might have...

	They've had this conversation before.

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER     3A.

3    CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(interrupting)
			Let's not guess what I might have
			done. I love my work aboard the
			Enterprise...

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER     4.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					LWAXANA
			I know. But all business and no
			play? You should enjoy life more,
			like I do. Find the right man,
			think of your future. Think of
			my future...

	Interrupted by Riker; his timing couldn't be better.

					RIKER
			Deanna, Lwaxana. Anything I can
			do for you?

	Troi throws her mother a look. Don't answer that!

4    ANGLE ON BAR

	as the other two Ferengi watch Mrs. Troi. Daimon Tog,
	the Captain, seems fascinated by this Betazoid female.
	Tog is tall for a Ferengi, although not by human
	standards, and Ferengi women probably find him as close
	to a "hunk" as their men ever get. He's talking with
	his companion and ship's doctor, Farek. In b.g.,
	Lwaxana LAUGHS. Farek winces at the sound.

					FAREK
				(re: Lwaxana)
			She is as repulsive as the rest
			of them.

					TOG
			Repulsive? I find her exotic!
				(a beat)
			And what an advantage their
			telepathy would be in
			negotiations...

					FAREK
			To read our competitors' minds...
			yes, that would be valuable.

	Tog can't take his eyes off Lwaxana. Farek notices,
	gives Tog a look -- "be serious."

					FAREK (cont'd)
			She'd never agree to use her
			powers to help us...

					TOG
			I'm not so sure.

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER     5.

4    CONTINUED:

	In b.g., Riker and Troi move on. This is the moment
	Tog's been waiting for. He moves quickly off.

5    ANGLE ON TOG AND LWAXANA

	as he seats himself at her table.

					TOG
			Lwaxana Troi of Betazed, I
			believe.
				(with pride)
			I am Daimon Tog of the Ferengi
			vessel Krayton. May I join you?

					LWAXANA
				(coolly)
			I was just going to see Captain
			Picard. Excuse me.

	She rises, maneuvering past Tog to where Picard is
	still conversing with Data and Reittan Grax. She
	interrupts:

					LWAXANA
			Jean-Luc! Come have a drink and
			tell me what you've been up to.

					PICARD
				(thinking fast)
			Uh... perhaps later, Lwaxana.
			Data and I were just about to show
			Reittan Grax the new door
			mechanisms on the aft Turbolifts.
			Would you excuse us?

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - TEASER     6.

5    CONTINUED:

	And off they go, leaving Lwaxana standing alone in the
	middle of Ten Forward. And, oh God, here comes that
	nasty little Ferengi again... oops, too late.

					TOG
			Lwaxana Troi, I desire you.

					LWAXANA
			Wha... what?

					TOG
			Your Betazed skills would be very
			useful to me... and I find you
			attractive. I'm willing to pay
			handsomely for you.

					LWAXANA
				(growing angrier)
			I don't believe this...

					TOG
			You must be aware that every
			female has her price.

	Lwaxana is now infuriated. Almost without realizing
	it, her voice will rise during the next speech until
	all other activity in Ten Forward comes to a halt as
	everyone's attention focuses on her:

					LWAXANA
			Let's get one thing straight. I
			am not for sale. And I'd rather
			eat Orion wing-slugs than deal
			with a toad-faced troll like you.
			Go find someone else to become
			your property.

6    WIDER ANGLE

	to include a horrified Deanna. There is a pause as
	everyone waits to see what Tog will do. He is silent
	for a moment, then:

					TOG
				(oddly reserved)
			As you wish.

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER     6A.

6    CONTINUED:

	As everyone else resumes their activities, Tog
	retreats to the bar where Farek is tossing down another
	synthehol.

					FAREK
			Now that you've totally humiliated
			us, may we return to our vessel?

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER     7.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

					TOG
				(ignoring him)
			She's exhilarating, isn't she?

	Farek gives him a look. Is he kidding?

					TOG (cont'd)
			Now I want her more than ever.
			Lwaxana Troi will be mine.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT ONE     8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

7    OMITTED

8    INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - PERSONAL QUARTERS

	On the way to her cabin, Troi encounters WORF. They
	walk together as Deanna continues to her quarters.

					TROI
				(lightly)
			Are we at war with the Ferengi
			yet?

					WORF
			Daimon Tog has returned to his
			vessel and the Ferengi have left
			orbit.

					TROI
			I'm sure Mother will be relieved.

					WORF
			I hear she handled the situation
			quite skillfully. An admirable
			woman.

					TROI
			I'll be sure to tell her you said
			so.

	Worf leaves Deanna at her door, continues on his way.
	Before her door opens, she hears a voice in her head:

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			Come in, Little One.

	Troi reacts and enters.

9    INT. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Lwaxana lies with her eyes open as if unseeing.
	Unusual Betazed candles burn at each side of her head.
	The room lighting adds to the effect of her appearing
	dead, but actually she's in a meditative state.
	Betazed is visible through the window.

     STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT ONE     9.

9    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Mother.
				(more firmly)
			Mother, please.

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			Just a moment, Little One. I'm
			at one with All Being.

	Troi is silent for a beat, then Lwaxana's eyes flutter,
	and she returns to her familiar feisty self.

					LWAXANA
			After that horrible little Ferengi
			insulted me, I needed to center
			myself.
				(a beat)
			Can you imagine that creature
			talking to me like that? Didn't
			he realize I am the Daughter of
			the Fifth House of Betazed, keeper
			of the Chalice of Rixx?

					TROI
			Mother, the Chalice of Rixx is
			an old clay pot with mold growing
			inside it!

					LWAXANA
			My dear, when you become old
			enough and wise enough, you'll
			understand. Now sit down and
			talk to me. We don't spend enough
			time together.

					TROI
				(sincerely)
			That's true. I'm sorry, and I
			didn't mean to be upset with you
			at the reception.

					LWAXANA
			Deanna... you must understand,
			you're all I've got. My only
			concern is for your happiness.

					TROI
				(a tad irritated)
			I am happy. Why can't you believe
			that?

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT ONE    10.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					LWAXANA
			I wish I could. How much
			happiness is there in always being
			there for someone else, but never
			being there for yourself?

	Troi feels the anger heating up inside her, fights to
	control it. After all, she's a trained psychologist.

					TROI
			I get great satisfaction out of
			my work.

					LWAXANA
			I'm sure it's rewarding, in its
			way. But what about a family?

					TROI
			This is my family -- my friends
			-- here on the Enterprise.

					LWAXANA
				(hurt)
			I am your family, or have you
			forgotten? And if I have to spell
			it out for you, I'm talking about
			finding a husband, having a child.
			That's what made me happy. At
			least until now.

	Troi suppresses her growing anger, hoping to avoid a
	fight.

					TROI
			Look, Mother. Perhaps some day
			I'll marry. But you've got to
			let me make my own choices...
			live my own life, not the life
			you'd choose for me.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - ACT ONE    11.

9    CONTINUED: (3)

					LWAXANA
				(driving it home)
			You had a chance... with Commander
			Riker. And look how you ruined
			that.

	That does it.

					TROI
				(angry now)
			I did not ruin anything. We
			became very good friends.

					LWAXANA
			All the better. You certainly
			wouldn't want to marry an enemy.
				(on Troi's look:)
			But I see we can't discuss this.
			So have it your way, Little One.

	That really does it.

					TROI
			Little One? When I was five you
			called me that. Stop demeaning
			me and address me as an adult.

	Troi storms out.

10   INT. CORRIDOR

	Troi's not even sure where she's going; she just had to
	get out of there. And as she walks, she hears:

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			I'll be home on Betazed if you
			need me, Lit --
				(a beat)
			Deanna.

11   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Riker have been listening to a briefing from
	Data, Geordi and Wesley on equipment to be used in
	the next mission. Wesley is concluding his report.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT ONE    12.

11   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Adding preprocessors to the
			neutrino counters boosted
			efficiency by eleven percent.
			Of course, Commander La Forge and
			Commander Data did most of the
			work...

					GEORDI
			Not so fast, Wesley.
			Preprocessing the data with an
			optical chip was your idea.

					DATA
			Correct, sir. Although Commander
			La Forge and I designed the chip,
			Ensign Crusher derived the
			equations governing its operation.

					RIKER
			The point is, you've completed
			our upgrade well ahead of
			schedule. Most impressive.

					PICARD
			Indeed, Number One. Fine work
			-- especially you, Mister Crusher.
			We're going to miss you.

	Wesley can't help it. He knows what's coming and the
	grin just grows until he's all smiles.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			As you might guess, your final
			entrance examination scores for
			Starfleet Academy have arrived.
				(a beat)
			Congratulations. As soon as you
			complete the oral exam, you'll
			be formally admitted.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT ONE    13.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			We'll have you back at Betazed
			in plenty of time to meet the
			Academy transport ship.

					WESLEY
			Thank you, sir.

					PICARD
			That will be all.

	They begin to EXIT.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			A moment, Number One.

					RIKER
			Yes, Captain?

					PICARD
			Your science team is very
			efficient. How many days would
			you say they managed to shave off
			our mission?

					RIKER
			Approximately three. Thanks to
			the equipment upgrade, we'll be
			able to complete our survey in
			less than twenty-four hours.

					PICARD
			Splendid, Number One.
				(a beat)
			You'd agree that this is a rather
			routine mapping mission?

					RIKER
				(what's he getting at?)
			Yes, sir...

					PICARD
			Counselor Troi had the good sense
			to request shore leave. I see
			I'm going to have to suggest it
			to you.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/14/90 - ACT ONE    14.

11   CONTINUED: (3)

	Riker opens his mouth to protest, then begins to think
	it over. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. At his slight
	smile:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Have a good time, Number One.

12   EXT. BETAZED - DAY - MATTE (OPTICAL)

	A 24th-century "city" -- technologically advanced
	yet so well blended in with nature so that the effect
	is relaxing and pastoral.

13   EXT. BETAZED CLEARING - DAY

	A secluded spot in the greenbelt. Lush plants surround
	this open area, and a dirt path leads off into dense
	foliage. Riker and Troi are looking for something in
	the greenery. Their mood is light as they enjoy this
	brief shore leave.

					RIKER
			I'm sure it was around here
			somewhere...

					TROI
			It's been a few years. Maybe it
			died.

					RIKER
			You know Muktok plants live for
			hundreds of years...

	Riker brushes aside some leaves to reveal an
	exotic-looking plant with bluish foliage and eight
	silver flowers.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Here it is...

	Troi joins Riker as he touches the blooms. SOUND of
	MUSICAL NOTES, an alien melody.

					TROI
			It's lovely. I remember this
			music... and all the good times
			we had.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT ONE    15.

13   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			A certain junior lieutenant will
			always remember meeting a very
			serious psychology student. It
			was the best thing about being
			assigned to Betazed.

	It's a rare moment of closeness for them, and it seems
	quite natural for Riker to put his arm around her and
	give her a warm kiss. The moment is interrupted by the
	sound of a voice.

					LWAXANA (O.S.)
			Put the food down over there,
			Mister Homn.

	Startled, Troi pulls away from Riker. She gives him a
	look: It can't be her! Riker and Troi step out of the
	greenery to see Lwaxana supervising Mister Homn as he
	empties the contents of a metal container onto a
	silvery blanket. Lwaxana looks up, sees Riker and her
	daughter.

					LWAXANA
			Isn't it a beautiful day for a
			picnic?

					TROI
				(irritated)
			Mother! How did you know about
			this place?

					LWAXANA
			Your father used to bring me
			here.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - ACT ONE    16.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

	Mr. Homn pours glasses of some mead-colored liquid,
	passes it around and begins imbibing at an incredibly
	fast pace. Riker and Troi realize they have no choice
	but to make the best of it.

					RIKER
				(keeping it light)
			And you even brought provisions.
			Very thoughtful.

	Lwaxana passes him something yellow with purple veins.

					LWAXANA
			Try this oskoid. The sap keeps
			it deliciously warm.

					RIKER
				(trying it)
			Very, very tasty.
				(he eyes her)
			Tell me, Lwaxana, the last time
			we met, you were searching for
			a husband. Did you have any luck?

					LWAXANA
			Alas, no, but what happens to me
			isn't important. I'm more
			concerned about other people
			getting on with their lives.

					TROI
			Mother, this isn't the time or
			the place...

					LWAXANA
				(who me?)
			Did I mention any names?

					TROI
				(angry)
			You didn't have to.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT ONE    17.

13   CONTINUED: (3)

					LWAXANA
			Can I help it if all my friends
			are becoming grandparents?
				(to Riker)
			How about you, Will. Have you
			ever thought of having children?

					RIKER
				(an honest answer)
			There was a time when I thought
			having children and a career in
			Starfleet were incompatible. But
			with Galaxy class starships having
			families aboard, I've considered
			that possibility...

					LWAXANA
			Yes, the Enterprise would be a
			perfect environment to raise a
			family... with someone...

					TROI
				(warning)
			Mother!

					LWAXANA
				(ignoring her)
			Mister Homn, I saw some
			uttaberries along the path. Be
			a dear and pick some for
			dessert...

	He nods, goes off down the path with the metal
	container.

					LWAXANA (cont'd)
			Mister Homn and I can go back home
			if you two want to be alone. It's
			such a romantic setting...

					TROI
				(furious now)
			Mother, stop it!

					LWAXANA
			Darling, you're so excitable these
			days. Have you thought about a
			leave of absence? I could talk
			to Jean-Luc...

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT ONE    18.

13   CONTINUED: (4)

					RIKER
				(to keep peace)
			Deanna, try one of the oskoids.
			They're different.

	But now their attention is diverted by the SOUND of
	an alien transporter beam.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			What the... ?

14   ANGLE ON DAIMON TOG (OPTICAL)

	as his image COALESCES in a Ferengi TRANSPORTER BEAM.

15   BACK TO SHOT (OPTICAL)

	Riker jumps to attention. The others are equally
	surprised. Tog extends a bunch of sorrowful Ferengi
	daisies to Lwaxana.

					TOG
			A gift for one whose beauty
			surpasses even these pericules.

					RIKER
			Daimon Tog! I thought the
			Krayton left orbit hours ago.

					TOG
			It did. But when I tried to put
			the image of Lwaxana Troi out of
			my mind... I could not succeed.

	Lwaxana tosses the flowers into the pond.

					LWAXANA
			This is ludicrous! You came back
			to Betazed -- for me?

					TOG
			Why continue to search for
			perfection once you've found it?
			And when I considered how useful
			you would be...

					TROI
			I don't believe this...

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT ONE    19.

15   CONTINUED:

					LWAXANA
				(to Tog)
			Look, Demon Tog, or whatever you
			call yourself, I am the Daughter
			of the Fifth House of Betazed,
			Keeper of the Holy Rings. And
			unless you want to create an
			interstellar incident, you had
			better beam back to your ship.

					TOG
			Returning to my ship is exactly
			what I had in mind.
				(using communicator)
			Krayton, transport four
			immediately.

					RIKER
			No, Tog!

	Riker goes for his phaser, realizes he hasn't brought
	it to this usually peaceful place.

	He moves toward the Ferengi when the four of them
	DISAPPEAR in the Ferengi TRANSPORTER BEAM, leaving only
	an empty clearing.

16   ANGLE ON PATH

	as Mister Homn returns, his container full of green
	berries. His lips are stained dark green -- he's been
	eating much of what he's picked. He looks around at
	the empty clearing -- where is everyone? Probably off
	playing a game, so he pops another uttaberry into his
	mouth while he waits for them to return.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    20.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

17   EXT. SPACE - FERENGI VESSEL KRAYTON (OPTICAL)

	traveling at warp speed.

18   INT. FERENGI HOLDING TANK (OPTICAL)

	Typical of a Ferengi ship: an ill-designed,
	unattractive room. The furnishings are sparse. One
	end of the room opens into an area where a companel
	station is staffed by Nibor. A three-dimensional chess
	board is on the console. Separating this holding tank
	from Nibor is a lighted arch, suggesting a forcefield.
	Riker, Troi, and Lwaxana are unconscious. Riker is
	the first to come to, immediately going to Deanna and
	her mother.

					RIKER
			Deanna? Lwaxana?

	He rouses them to consciousness.

					LWAXANA
			Where are we?

					RIKER
				(indicating Nibor)
			From the smell of things, I'd
			say we're aboard a Ferengi vessel.

					LWAXANA
			The Ferengi can't do this! You're
			Starfleet officers!

					RIKER
			Tog must have missed that chapter
			in the Ferengi Book of Etiquette.

	Riker tries his communicator. Nothing happens. He
	adjusts, tries again.

					RIKER
			The Enterprise is too far out of
			range.

	He moves to the arch, tests it, gets repelled hard by
	the forcefield.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    21.

18   CONTINUED:

	Nibor touches a lighted area on his companel.

					NIBOR
			Daimon... they have regained
			consciousness.

					TOG'S COM VOICE
			Very good.

	Riker turns to Lwaxana in time to see both the women
	DISAPPEAR in a FERENGI TRANSPORTER EFFECT. Oddly,
	their clothing has not travelled with them! Riker
	picks up Troi's uniform, turns to Nibor:

					RIKER
				(angry)
			What have you done with them?

	But Nibor doesn't answer, leaving Riker to ponder the
	fate of the Trois.

19   INT. FERENGI LAB (OPTICAL)

	Another example of tasteful Ferengi interior
	decorating. Not a pleasant setting. Various pieces of
	strange and dangerous-looking equipment are everywhere.
	Compounds have spilled over and crusted on table
	surfaces. It's the kind of place you'd like to scrub
	down with Lysol. Troi and Lwaxana MATERIALIZE here,
	completely naked. Lwaxana reacts to this.

					LWAXANA
			I should have known. Even their
			transporters can't be trusted.

	Dr. Farek ENTERS from a side room.

					TROI
			Why have you removed our clothing?

					FAREK
			Females do not deserve the honor
			of clothing.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    22.

19   CONTINUED:

					LWAXANA
				(to Farek)
			We are not Ferengi females.
				(to Troi)
			They're as bad as humans. Look
			at the leer on his face.

20   ANGLE TO INCLUDE TOG (OPTICAL)

	who ENTERS as Lwaxana is speaking.

					TOG
			No, his is an expression of
			revulsion. But it is a feeling
			I do not share, Lwaxana.

	Lwaxana and Troi have found something with which to
	partially cover themselves. Lwaxana throws a quick
	look at Tog.

					LWAXANA
			It's cold in here. Do you want
			me to become ill?

					TOG
			No, I don't. Farek, please
			arrange for their clothing to be
			returned.

					LWAXANA
			Thank you, Daimon Tog.

					TOG
				(so charming)
			You must forgive the Doctor. He
			is not accustomed to dealing with
			Betazoid females.
				(eyeing Lwaxana)
			I have a business proposition for
			you...

					LWAXANA
			Thanks, but I'm not interested
			in any of your propositions.

					TOG
			Hear me out. Your telepathic
			powers could bring us both great
			profit.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    22A.

20   CONTINUED:

					LWAXANA
			And why would I want to bring you
			profit?

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    23.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

					FAREK
			In order to keep your daughter
			alive and healthy, for one...

					TOG
				(sharp)
			Farek! There's no need for
			threats.
				(smiles at Lwaxana)
			Lwaxana is a sensible female...

					TROI (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			I don't like the sound of this,
			mother.

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
				(to Troi)
			I believe I can control him,
			Little One.

					LWAXANA
				(to Tog; seductive)
			I'm sure we can talk about this.
			Just the two of us.

					TOG
			A wise choice. Farek, leave us.
				(to Troi)
			And you may rejoin your friend.

	Farek EXITS. Tog goes to a companel, hits a specific
	series of lighted areas. Troi DEMATERIALIZES in the
	FERENGI TRANSPORTER EFFECT.

					TOG
				(hot to trot)
			And now, Lwaxana Troi, let us
			"talk"...

	Tog leers at Lwaxana. This is the moment he's been
	waiting for. Tog presses another panel, and a bed
	slides out from a wall.

21   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	travelling at warp speed, on its way to Gamma Erandi.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - ACT TWO    23A.

22   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi, Data and Wesley are working at a console near
	the large wall schematic of the Enterprise.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - ACT TWO    24.

22   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Fifteen hours from Gamma Erandi,
			and the subspace static is already
			playing hell with
			communications...

					WESLEY
			Just what we might expect in a
			stellar nursery.

					DATA
			Wesley, my congratulations on
			passing your Starfleet written
			examinations. An excellent
			achievement.

					WESLEY
			Thanks, Data. Now if I can just
			do well on the oral exam...

					GEORDI
			You will. And when you return,
			we'll be gaining the best ensign
			in the fleet.

					DATA
			Actually, there is no guarantee
			Wesley will be reassigned to the
			Enterprise. Eighty-four per cent
			of Starfleet graduates are not
			posted to Galaxy class starships
			for their first assignment.

	Wesley reacts to this unexpected bit of news.

					WESLEY
			I never thought about that... I
			always assumed I'd be coming back
			to the Enterprise.

					GEORDI
			I'm sure Captain Picard will
			request you... if he's still
			commanding the Enterprise when
			you graduate.

					WESLEY
			I hadn't thought about that,
			either.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    25.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY (Cont'd)
				(thinks)
			I never thought I'd feel this way
			about leaving the Enterprise...
			and all of you.

					DATA
			Is that not a part of the human
			experience -- growth and change?

					WESLEY
				(considers it)
			I suppose so...

					GEORDI
			I felt the same way when I left
			my family to go to the Academy.
			But it was one of the best times
			of my life. You're going to meet
			new friends, have adventures you
			can't even imagine yet...

	Wesley is beginning to feel some mixed emotions now.

					WESLEY
				(unconvinced)
			I hope you're right, Geordi.

23   OMITTED

24   INT. HOLDING TANK

	Troi has returned and is again wearing her clothes. In
	b.g., Nibor is playing 3-D chess with an N.D. Ferengi
	crewman.

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			Little One --

	Troi reacts as she "hears" her mother --

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O., cont'd)
			-- Tog's given me something
			perfectly hideous to wear... he
			says it flatters my beauty.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    26.

24   CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(low, to Riker)
			So far, mother's in no danger.
				(a beat)
			I hope she knows what she's
			doing...

					RIKER
			She's bought us some time...
			let's make the most of it.

	Riker stands, crosses to the arch, studies the
	chessboard for a beat. Nibor's scowling -- the Ferengi
	crewman's got Nibor in a tough spot. Nibor reaches
	for a piece:

					RIKER (cont'd)
			I wouldn't do that...

					NIBOR
				(scowls at Riker)
			I don't need your help.

					RIKER
			The hell you don't. You're two
			moves away from being mated.

	Nibor ignores Riker, makes the move anyway. The
	Ferengi crewman promptly makes his move -- and Nibor
	winces; he didn't see the response coming.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Hey, I warned you. Now you've
			only got one possible escape...

	Nibor waves Riker off, makes a move.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			... and that wasn't it.

	The Ferengi crewman smiles, makes his move, then stands
	up. The end. The crewman EXITS, smirking. Nibor
	sullenly starts setting up the chessboard.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			See? You should've moved the
			bishop --

					NIBOR
				(snaps at him)
			Ridiculous! The bishop was
			pinned...

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    26A.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(shrugs)
			Okay, don't listen. Forget that
			I beat you in thirty moves...

					NIBOR
			Pure luck.

					RIKER
			I was being polite. I could've
			won in twenty moves.

	Nibor glares at Riker.

					NIBOR
			Then prove it.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    27.

24   CONTINUED: (3)

	Nibor makes an opening move.

					NIBOR
			Pawn to Queen Four, King's Level.

	Riker locks eyes with Nibor.

					RIKER
			Pawn to King's Bishop Three,
			Queen's Level.

	Nibor sneers at Riker, makes Riker's move, studies the
	board.

25   INT. FERENGI LAB

	The lighting has been changed. It's softer now. Tog
	and Lwaxana are alone. he has just poured something
	liquid into a glass for her. She is wearing a sexy
	gown, and feeling rather seductive. They are sitting
	close together on the edge of the bed.

					LWAXANA
			I must admit, when you first
			approached me on the Enterprise,
			I was intrigued.

					TOG
			You mean revolted.

					LWAXANA
				(laughs)
			Maybe a little. Do you forgive
			me?

	He continues to move even closer to her as they talk.

					TOG
			Yes. With your powers we could
			be a formidable team.

	He puts his hand on her shoulder. She does not resist.

					LWAXANA
			You have great strength in your
			hands.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO    28.

25   CONTINUED:

					TOG
				(pleased)
			And you like that?

					LWAXANA
			I have always admired strong
			males.

					TOG
			You are beautiful... it is
			impossible to resist you...

					LWAXANA
			Then don't.

	And he moves even closer. She bends slightly forward
	to meet him, and as they kiss, we:

									CUT TO:

25A  INT. HOLDING TANK

	Riker's in b.g., looking at Nibor and the chessboard on
	the other side of the archway. CLOSE on Troi --
	reacting to what's coming across her telepathic link to
	Lwaxana...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   29.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

26   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In the Gamma Erandi Nebula, a gaseous interstellar
	cloud aglow with brilliant light reflected back from
	its ionized particles. Within are nests of hundreds of
	embryonic stars, dense globules of nuclear fusion
	pouring forth light and heat, on the most massive scale
	imaginable.

27   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard in command chair, Worf at Tactical, Data at Ops.
	Other supernumeraries staff the Bridge stations. On
	screen is a breathtaking view of Gamma Erandi.

					DATA
			Initial scans of ionization
			patterns complete, sir. Now
			correlating sensor readings.

					PICARD
				(indicating screen)
			It's almost incomprehensible, the
			amount of energy being expended...

					DATA
			Actually, it is five point three
			four times ten to the forty-first
			watts... well within the norm for
			phenomena of this type.

					PICARD
			Perhaps... but that takes away
			none of the wonder.

	Data nods, watches the screen, trying to comprehend the
	emotions Picard and the others must feel viewing this.

28   INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS

	Wesley is deciding which personal items to take with
	him. As he surveys his possessions, he will discard
	some and place others in a "keep" pile. DOOR CHIME.

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   30.

28   CONTINUED:

	Wesley's looking intently upon an unusual piece of
	equipment, doesn't turn around to face the door.

					WESLEY
			Come in.

	SOUND of DOOR OPENING O.S.

					BEVERLY (O.S.)
			Hi. I brought you something...

					WESLEY
			I hope it's small, because I'm
			taking way too much as it is...

	Wesley turns as Beverly ENTERS FRAME carrying a tray
	with a decanter and two glasses.

					BEVERLY
			Your friend Guinan sent this up
			from Ten Forward. It's not to
			pack -- it's for me to propose
			a toast with.

	Beverly pours.

					BEVERLY (cont'd)
			To a future Starfleet officer.

	Wesley's surprised --and touched.

					WESLEY
			Mom -- thanks.

	Beverly hands Wesley a glass, raises hers in a toast.

					BEVERLY
			I won't say "give it your best"
			because I know you will. I won't
			say "make me proud"... because
			you already have. So I'll just
			say... here's to your future.

	They clink glasses and drink. Wesley picks up the
	piece of equipment:

					WESLEY
			This was Dad's...

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   30A.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			From the Stargazer. Do you have
			room for it?

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   31.

28   CONTINUED: (3)

					WESLEY
			No... but I'm taking it anyway.

	Beverly nods -- "he'd be pleased."

29   OMITTED

30   INT. HOLDING TANK (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Troi are still in the cell; Nibor smugly
	makes a move on the chessboard.

					NIBOR
			Check.

	Riker frowns, turns away from the arch.

					RIKER
			I'm sick of this game.

					NIBOR
			Of course -- now that you're
			losing.

	Riker sits down, away from the archway.

					RIKER
			Who's losing? I'm just tired of
			standing up.

					NIBOR
			You can't resign now.

					RIKER
			It's too hard to play from in
			here. I can't even see the whole
			board.

					NIBOR
				(catches on)
			Ah, then you'll finish the game
			if I let you out of the cell.

					RIKER
			I might...

					NIBOR
			Clever, hyoo-man, but I'm not
			that foolish.

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT THREE   31A.

30   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(with disdain)
			What -- you're afraid I'd try to
			escape? What would that get me?
			You'd still have her. And
			besides... where would I go?

					NIBOR
				(unsure)
			I do not trust you...

	Riker puts his feet up, makes himself comfortable.

					RIKER
			Fine. Thanks for the game.

	Nibor thinks it over -- then picks up his phaser, and
	lowers the forcefield. Gestures to Riker.

					NIBOR
			Come out here.

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   32.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker crosses through the archway, steps up to the
	chessboard. Nibor restores the forcefield, keeping
	Troi captive in the cell.

					NIBOR (cont'd)
			Now save your rook... if you can.

	As Riker thoughtfully circles the board:

									CUT TO:

31   INT. FERENGI LAB

	Tog sits on the floor at Lwaxana's feet, his head
	resting against her lap.

					LWAXANA
			... and that was my first husband.
			Not much of a conversationalist,
			but what a lover. Then I met --

					TOG
				(interrupting)
			I do not want to hear about your
			other romances. It makes me
			jealous.

	She wants to keep control of the situation, so she
	changes tactics, begins rubbing his ears.

					LWAXANA
			My, what big ears you have. Has
			anyone ever told you how
			attractive they are?

					TOG
				(melting)
			Some females think they are my
			best feature.

	Lwaxana begins massaging his ears, and he relaxes into
	some sort of alpha state.

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   33.

31   CONTINUED:

					TOG
				(continuing)
			No one has ever given me oo-mox
			like this before.

					LWAXANA
			Oo-mox?

					TOG
			There is no translation. But the
			ear is one of our most erogenous
			zones.

					LWAXANA
				(hesitates, then)
			Then you shall have as much oo-mox
			as you desire.

	He relaxes into the alpha state even more, turning in
	worshipful gaze toward her.

32   INT. HOLDING TANK

	CLOSE on Nibor, unconscious on the floor. WIDEN to
	reveal Riker standing above Nibor, rubbing his sore
	knuckles.

					RIKER
			Those Ferengi have iron jaws...

	Riker works the console.

32A  ANGLE ON THE ARCHWAY (OPTICAL)

	as the FORCEFIELD shimmers and disappears. Troi
	crosses to Riker's side.

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			Little One --

	Troi reacts to "hearing" her mother.

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O., cont'd)
			-- if Tog were a kitten, he'd
			be purring.

					TROI
			Good work, Mother.

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   33A.

32A  CONTINUED:

	Riker reacts, gives Troi an inquiring look. Troi
	explains:

					TROI (cont'd)
			According to mother, Daimon Tog
			is... extremely relaxed at the
			moment.

					RIKER
			Tell Lwaxana to keep him relaxed
			while we call the cavalry...

	Riker crosses to the computer terminal and taps keys,
	but:

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   34.

32A  CONTINUED: (2)

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Access to communications denied.
			All transmissions to be
			authorized by Daimon Tog.

	Riker and Troi exchange a look -- "are you thinking
	what I'm thinking?"

					TROI
			Let's see just how relaxed Daimon
			Tog is...

33   INT. FERENGI LAB

	Tog is gazing lovingly up at Lwaxana.

					TROI (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			Mother -- we're out of the cell
			and we're trying to contact the
			Enterprise... but we can't do it
			without Tog's access code. Do
			you think --

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			Say no more, Little One.

					TOG
			Lwaxana... you and I are going
			to make such a wonderful team...
			With your telepathy and my
			cunning, I foresee --

					LWAXANA
				(finishes it)
			-- a very profitable future.

	Tog is in ecstasy.

34   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp speed.

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   35.

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Worf, and Data still at their stations; various
	supernumeraries staff other positions.

					WORF
			Subspace interference is
			subsiding... communications have
			been restored...

					PICARD
			Good. Contact Commander Riker
			on Betazed.

					WORF
				(observing panel)
			Message coming in from Betazed,
			sir. Priority One.

					PICARD
				(concerned)
			On screen.

	The image of Reittan Grax, the Betazed conference
	director, fills the screen.

					REITTAN GRAX
			Captain Picard, at last. We've
			been trying to reach you for two
			days.

					PICARD
			Our communications were blocked
			by the nebula, Reittan. Is there
			a problem?

					REITTAN GRAX
			I'm afraid so, Captain. Lwaxana,
			Deanna and Commander Riker have
			disappeared.

	On Picard's reaction...

									CUT TO:

36   OMITTED

37   INT. FERENGI LAB

	Lwaxana has been "oo-moxing" Tog into a deeper alpha
	state and he's now on the verge of sleep.

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT THREE   36.

37   CONTINUED:

					TOG
			I knew I wanted you the moment
			I saw you... you have fulfilled
			all my expectations.

					LWAXANA
			How sweet.

					TOG
				(sleepily)
			Farek thought it was a bad idea...
			but I knew better...

					LWAXANA
			How clever.

					TOG
			I knew best... I always know
			best...

					LWAXANA
				(to herself)
			How repugnant.

					TOG
				(didn't catch it)
			What?

					LWAXANA
			I said, "how romantic." I can't
			resist a man who knows what he
			wants... and goes after it.

					TOG
			That's me. And that's why I'm
			Daimon of this ship... I take
			charge of every situation.
				(demonstrating; a
				 command)
			More to the left, woman.

					LWAXANA
			Whatever you say...

	Lwaxana obediently favors Tog's left ear. Tog happily
	drifts off again.

					LWAXANA (cont'd)
			My darling, would you like
			something to drink?

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT THREE   36A.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

					TOG
				(murmuring, half-asleep)
			You're so attentive.

					LWAXANA
			Does your food synthesizer know
			how to make an Arcturian Fizz?

					TOG
			I don't think so...

					LWAXANA
			They have certain pleasure-enhancing
			qualities.

					TOG
				(sounds good)
			Mmmm...

					LWAXANA
			Let me teach the computer how to
			make one.
				(a beat)
			I'll need your access code...

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   37.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

	Tog's practically in Ferengi lala land, about to slip
	into slumber. Dreamily:

					TOG
			Yes, beloved... Computer -- access
			code Keh-ee Yoor-ee Dah-teh-ee
			--

					FAREK (O.S.)
			Tog! Be silent!

	Lwaxana, startled, turns to see --

38   NEW ANGLE

	An angry Farek is standing in the doorway.

					FAREK
			I knew you were not to be trusted.

					LWAXANA
			Doctor Farek! I was... going to
			make Daimon Tog a drink...

					FAREK
			Save your lies for this fool...

	Farek indicates Tog, who's slowly regaining alertness.

					LWAXANA
			Daimon Tog, he's misunderstood...
			Don't listen to him.

					FAREK
				(to Tog)
			No -- you've misunderstood.
			You've been tricked by a sly
			female who finds you repulsive.

					TOG
			She was only trying to serve...

					FAREK
			You almost gave her complete
			access to the ship's computer...
				(pointed)
			... a security breach severe enough
			to cost you your command!

   STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE   38.

38   CONTINUED:

	Tog falls silent, realizing Farek's got him by the
	short hairs.

					FAREK (cont'd)
			It's time you took my advice.
			Let me study her.

					TOG
			Study her? Your mind probes could
			kill her.

					FAREK
				(unconcerned)
			You brought her aboard for her
			telepathic powers. If I can
			determine what neural
			configuration gives her those
			powers, we may be able to
			duplicate them. We could still
			profit from this.

					TOG
			I don't know...

					FAREK
			A true Daimon would not be blinded
			by lust. Give her to me or I will
			be forced to report your
			transgression.

	Tog is devastated. His darling may have betrayed him,
	and now he's locked in a power struggle with his first
	officer. Rather weakly he agrees.

					TOG
			Very well... take her.

	On Lwaxana's reaction:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/23/90 - ACT FOUR        39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Betazed.

40
thru	OMITTED
42

43   EXT. BETAZED CLEARING

	Worf and three supernumeraries are inspecting the scene
	with tricorders.

44   NEW ANGLE

	to include Reittan Grax.

					REITTAN GRAX
			I wish I had some answers for you,
			Lieutenant Worf.

					WORF
			Mister Homn was no help?

					REITTAN GRAX
			None. He last saw them as he was
			leaving this clearing. When he
			returned, all three of them were
			gone.

	Data returns, holding the bunch of wilted flowers we
	saw earlier.

					DATA
			Lieutenant Foley found these in
			the pond. The species is Zan
			Periculi. It is not indigenous to
			Betazed, but to Lappa IV... a
			Ferengi world.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FOUR        40.

44A  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard, Geordi, Data, and Worf. The flowers are on the
	Captain's desk.

					PICARD
			We now have a reasonable
			hypothesis as to whom.

					WORF
			The difficult question is where.

					GEORDI
			The Ferengi ship is almost as fast
			as the Enterprise... she could
			be just about anywhere by now.

	Picard considers for a beat.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker will assume that
			we'll be searching for them...
			he'll find some way to send us
			a message.
				(a beat)
			Mister Worf, I want continual
			monitoring of all Ferengi subspace
			frequencies. Mister La Forge,
			can you extend our sensor range?

					GEORDI
				(thinking)
			If I narrow the band and tie in
			long-range sensors to the subspace
			scanners, I can boost the gain...

					PICARD
			Make it so.

					DATA
			Do you wish to leave orbit?

					PICARD
			Not until we have someplace to
			go.

45   EXT. SPACE - THE KRAYTON (OPTICAL)

	travelling at warp speed.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FOUR       40A.

46   INT. HOLDING TANK (OPTICAL)

	As before: Nibor unconscious on the floor, Riker
	working at the computer terminal, Troi looking on.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FOUR        41.

46   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(shakes his head)
			I've tried everything I know...
			and it's no use. Without Tog's
			security code, I can't get near
			the communication system.

					TROI
			We're running out of time...
			Farek's about to begin the neural
			scan on mother.

	Riker's doing everything he can at the computer
	terminal.

					RIKER
				(thinking)
			Maybe I'm going about this the
			wrong way. If I pick a minor
			subsystem... something non-essential...

	Riker works the console, brings up a control schematic.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			Like this... the warp field phase
			adjustment. All this does is
			suppress the subspace
			interference generated by the
			warp engines.

					TROI
			Meaning what?

					RIKER
			Meaning if I set up a simple
			oscillation, I can send out a
			signal.
				(studying schematic)
			The trick is to create a message
			that the Enterprise will
			understand... but that the Ferengi
			will think is just normal
			subspace static.

	Riker punches in a complex set of computer
	instructions. Troi flinches at a sudden pain. Riker
	notices.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FOUR       41A.

46   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER (cont'd)
			What's wrong?

					TROI
			Mother...

46A  INT. FERENGI LAB (OPTICAL)

	Lwaxana on the Ferengi operating table. A strange
	device is probing the Betazoid's mind. Lwaxana is
	writhing in agony. A monitor shows the woman's brain,
	changes in color indicating the manipulations Farek is
	putting her through.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FOUR 42-42A.       

46B  INT. HOLDING TANK (OPTICAL)

	Riker holding Troi. She is really suffering, but
	trying to be a good soldier and handle it.

					TROI
			Will...
				(again a cry of pain
				 quickly suppressed)
			... we've got to help her...

	Riker makes a decision, picks up Nibor's phaser.

					RIKER
			Come on.

	Riker and Troi EXIT.

47   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Betazed.

48   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	A flurry of activity. Data at Science One; Geordi at
	Engineering; Wesley assisting Geordi; Worf at Tactical.
	Supernumeraries are at other stations. They are
	examining all possible information to discover where
	the Ferengi have taken their hostages.

					GEORDI
				(to Wesley)
			Thanks for the help, but you'd
			better get aboard the Bradbury
			-- they were ready to leave orbit
			an hour ago.

					WESLEY
				(nods)
			Soon as we're sure this works...

					GEORDI
				(to Picard)
			Initiating scans now, sir.

	We HEAR a succession of CODED RADIO SIGNALS -- all
	weak, scrambled, unintelligible, and covered with
	layers of HISS, rhythmic POPS, and STATIC. Each
	scanned sample lasts about five seconds.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FOUR        43.

48   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Can we locate the Krayton?

	Data and Wesley work at Science One.

					DATA
			Ferengi transmissions are
			routinely scrambled and encoded,
			sir. Without breaking the code,
			we will be unable to identify any
			specific Ferengi vessel.

					GEORDI
				(as he works)
			And Ferengi codes are damn near
			impossible to break...

					PICARD
			Gentlemen, I have the utmost
			confidence in your ability to
			perform the impossible.

	Geordi, Wesley, and Data keep working as the various
	scanned SIGNALS continue. One signal contains a
	particular pattern of rhythmic POPPING that catches
	Wesley's attention for a moment -- though Wesley can't
	put his finger on why. Then another SIGNAL in the scan
	replaces it.

					WORF
			Captain, the Bradbury is hailing
			us. They can no longer delay
			their departure.

	Picard turns to Wesley.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher -- now. We have
			no time for lengthy farewells.
			Good luck.

					WESLEY
			Thank you, sir.

	Wesley would like to say goodbye to everyone else, but
	there's no more time. He takes one last look around
	the Bridge as the rest of the Bridge crew resumes their
	tasks:

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FOUR       43A.

48   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			The repetitive nature of the
			subcarrier pattern would imply
			a modified Greenlaw-Huffman
			encoding scheme...

					GEORDI
			Okay, I'll reverse-engineer the
			algorithm using a Pileggi
			sequence...

	Wesley EXITS into the Turbolift. The doors close.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT FOUR        44.

49   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	An n.d. crewmember is at the Transporter console.
	Beverly is near the pad, waiting with a travel case.
	Wesley ENTERS, his manner thoughtful and preoccupied.
	Beverly smiles proudly.

					BEVERLY
			Wesley... take care.

					WESLEY
			You too, Mom.

	Beverly gives him a farewell hug. Wesley smiles at
	her... but he just can't get his train of thought away
	from the problem on the Bridge. Lost in thought,
	Wesley steps onto the pad.

					BEVERLY
			Something the matter?

					WESLEY
			We've been scanning Ferengi
			transmissions, trying to find
			the Krayton. One of the signals
			was... I don't know... familiar
			somehow...

					BEVERLY
			Something in the message?

					WESLEY
			No -- the message was scrambled...
				(suddenly it clicks)
			It was the static.

	Wesley steps off the pad, heads for the door.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT FOUR        45.

49   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Where are you going?

	Too late; Wesley's already EXITED. On Beverly's
	expression:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE        46.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Betazed.

51   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Data, Worf, Geordi, supernumeraries.

					WORF
			Sir, the Bradbury informs us they
			can wait no longer for Mister
			Crusher to come aboard.

	Picard is surprised, but before he can respond, Wesley
	ENTERS from the Turbolift. Everyone reacts.

					WESLEY
			Captain, I think there's a pattern
			to the subspace interference I
			heard on one of the Ferengi
			messages.

					PICARD
			Wesley, unless you leave
			immediately, you'll miss --

	Wesley nods -- he knows what he's doing -- and
	continues:

					WESLEY
			The interference itself could be
			a message. If I could just hear
			a replay of the subspace scans...

	Picard studies Wesley, nods.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Signal the Bradbury they may
			depart.
				(to Data)
			Play back the Ferengi
			transmissions...

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE        47.

51   CONTINUED:

	We HEAR the various CODED RADIO SIGNALS as before.
	Wesley listens intently until he hears the SIGNAL with
	the pattern of INTERFERENCE POPPING that caught his
	attention before.

					WESLEY
			Wait -- repeat that one. Put it
			on a continuous replay.

	Data does so. The SIGNAL keeps playing.

					WESLEY (cont'd)
			Hear that popping noise? Data,
			can you filter out everything but
			that sound?

	Data works the console. We now HEAR only the rhythmic
	POPPING. Now that it's isolated, it's easier to
	identify --

					GEORDI
			That's Cochrane distortion... a
			fluctuation in the phase of the
			subspace field. All warp engines
			generate that kind of
			interference.

					WESLEY
			But listen to the pattern... it's
			the Algolian ceremonial rhythm
			the musician was playing at the
			reception.

					DATA
			Mister Crusher is correct, sir.
			There is a temporal correlation.

					PICARD
			Then it is a signal from Commander
			Riker.
				(with admiration)
			Ingenious. He selected a signal
			we'd recognize... but one the
			Ferengi would dismiss as static.

	Wesley moves to Conn, relieves the crewman there.
	Worf's been working the Tactical console under all
	this, now reports:

					WORF
			Signal source located, Captain.

    STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 47A-48.       

51   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Plot an intercept course.

	Wesley's already punching it in at the helm.

					WESLEY
			Course plotted and laid in, sir.

					PICARD
			Well done, Mister Crusher. Warp
			Eight.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Engage.

52   OMITTED

53   INT. FERENGI LAB (OPTICAL)

	Lwaxana Troi is restrained on a biobed. Farek is
	making adjustments to his mind probe. Riker and Troi
	ENTER.

	Riker FIRES a single shot, destroying the probe. Farek
	and Lwaxana react. Riker gestures with the phaser.

					RIKER
			Get away from her.

	Farek moves quickly to obey. Troi crosses to her
	mother, and unfastens the restraints. The stress of
	her ordeal shows on her face as Lwaxana sits up.

	Tog ENTERS, from behind Riker. He too holds a phaser.

					TOG
			Standoff, Commander.

	Riker whirls to face this new threat.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE        49.

53   CONTINUED:

					LWAXANA
			Tog, can't we strike a bargain?
			All I'm concerned about is my
			daughter's safety... what happens
			to me isn't important.

					TOG
			What are you suggesting?

	She sees an opening and takes full advantage.

					LWAXANA
			Let me be candid, Daimon Tog.
			Deanna is of no use to you. She's
			only half Betazoid. And if you
			keep Riker, Starfleet will never
			stop searching for you.

	Tog nods judiciously -- "go on."

					LWAXANA (cont'd)
			If you release them, I'll stay
			with you willingly... and use my
			telepathy to aid you in your
			negotiations.

	Tog is wavering. Lwaxana clinches the deal:

					LWAXANA (cont'd)
			I will also show you some of my
			other exotic skills...

	Lwaxana does a strutting dance for Tog.

					TOG
			A tempting offer. I would like
			to believe you.

	She extends a hand.

					LWAXANA
			The offer is genuine. I give you
			my word as a Daughter of the Fifth
			House of Betazed.

					RIKER
			Lwaxana, don't.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT FIVE       49A.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

					LWAXANA
			I've made up my mind.

					RIKER
			I can't let you do this...

					LWAXANA
			William, I'm a grown woman. I
			can make my own decisions, and
			I'm fully capable of entering into
			a contract.

					TROI
			Mother -- we can't just leave you
			here --

	Lwaxana turns to Troi, silences her with a look and
	a thought:

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			Yes, you can -- before he changes
			his mind.
				(then, smiling)
			Please, Little One. Do as I
			say... just this once...

	Lwaxana turns back to Tog before Troi can reply:

					LWAXANA
			Do we have an agreement?

	Tog nods. Th deal is done.

					TOG
			You have my word. I will release
			your daughter and the Commander.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE        50.

53   CONTINUED: (3)

	Tog holsters his phaser; he's reached a bargain. He
	shrugs, and moves to Lwaxana's side. She smiles.

					LWAXANA
			Oo-mox is only the beginning...

54
thru	OMITTED
56

57   NEW ANGLE

	as Riker and Troi react. Farek is frankly disgusted.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE        51.

57   CONTINUED:

					FERENGI CREWMAN (V.O.)
			Daimon -- we are being hailed by
			the Enterprise -- they demand the
			return of the captives --

	Reactions. Farek panics, but Tog is calm.

					FAREK
			The Enterprise has found us --

					TOG
				(cutting Farek off)
			Slow to impulse... raise
			shields. Inform the Enterprise
			that two of our guests are ready
			to return. The other will be
			staying with us -- at her request.

					FAREK
			Daimon, I must protest --

					TOG
			There is nothing to protest.
			Lwaxana will cooperate...
			therefore we have gained what we
			set out to gain.

					FAREK
			But you cannot trust her --

					TOG
				(firm)
			Lwaxana has given her word. Now
			leave us.

58   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE KRAYTON (OPTICAL)

	motionless relative to one another.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE        52.

59
thru	OMITTED
60

61   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Troi BEAM IN (FERENGI TRANSPORTER EFFECT).
	The viewscreen shows the Krayton.

					PICARD
			You're both all right?

					RIKER
			None the worse for wear.

					TROI
			My mother bought our freedom,
			Captain. But believe me, she
			doesn't want to stay with Tog.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Hail the Krayton.

					WORF
				(works the panel)
			Sir, Daimon Tog responding.

	On the screen, the image of the Krayton is replaced
	by Tog.


        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE        53.

61   CONTINUED:

					TOG
			Captain Picard, so good of you
			to meet us. We were on our way
			to Betazed to return our guests.

					PICARD
			Of course you were. But you're
			still holding Lwaxana Troi.

	Lwaxana suddenly ENTERS FRAME next to Tog.

					LWAXANA
			When will you get it through your
			thick head that it's over between
			us, Jean-Luc?

	Picard reacts to this bizarre statement. Troi suddenly
	smiles, she sees where her mother's going. Troi
	indicates to Worf to mute the transmission.

					TROI
			I think I know what she's doing.
			You must fight to get her back,
			Captain.

	Bluffing a Ferengi on behalf of Lwaxana Troi? Picard
	shakes his head -- why me? But it might work, so
	Picard bites the bullet, turns to the Main Viewer:

					PICARD
			It's not over, Lwaxana. You're
			mine and I refuse to let you go.
			Return to my side immediately.

					LWAXANA
				(hopeful)
			You mean... you still care?

	Words fail Picard. He searches his memory for
	something -- anything -- to say, finally hits upon
	Shakespeare:

					PICARD
			"My love is a fever, longing still
			For that which longer nurseth the disease."

	Reactions all around.

					LWAXANA
				(melting)
			Tell me more...

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE       53A.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			"In faith, I do not love thee with mine eyes,
			For they in thee a thousand errors note;
			But 'tis my heart that loves what they despise;
			Who in despite of view is pleas'd to dote."

	Under this:

					TOG
				(to Lwaxana)
			You didn't tell me that you and
			Captain Picard were --

					LWAXANA
				(interrupting Tog)
			You said you didn't want to hear
			about all my romances.
				(to Picard)
			I have a new love, Jean-Luc. And
			you can't keep killing all my
			lovers. That simply has to stop.

					TOG
			Killing?

					LWAXANA
			He's insanely jealous.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE        54.

61   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Listen, Tog, no one possesses
			Lwaxana but me. And if I have
			to destroy your ship in the
			process, so be it.

					TOG
			Captain, I had no idea Lwaxana
			was your woman.

					LWAXANA
				(to Tog)
			Don't let him threaten you. You
			can defeat him.
				(to Picard)
			The only way you'll get me back
			is over Tog's dead body!

					PICARD
			That can be arranged. Mister
			Worf, arm all phaser banks and
			photon torpedoes. If my beloved
			is not in my arms in ten seconds,
			throw everything you've got at
			the Krayton.

					TOG
			But you'll destroy Lwaxana!

					PICARD
				(shrugs)
			'Tis better to have loved and lost
			than never to have loved at all...
			Eight, seven...

					TOG
			No, wait!

					PICARD
			Six... five...

					TOG
				(hits companel)
			Beam her to their Bridge... now!

					PICARD
			Three... two...

	And Lwaxana MATERIALIZES on the Bridge. Playing her
	part in the charade, she rushes to Picard, throws her
	arms around him.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE        55.

61   CONTINUED: (4)

					LWAXANA
			You wonderfully jealous fool.

					TOG
			I trust there will be no further
			action taken against us?

					PICARD
			Such as reporting this incident
			to your superiors who may question
			your competency as Daimon? I'll
			think about it.
				(to Worf)
			Screen off.

	And Picard cuts the communication. He looks to Lwaxana
	-- "charade's over." Lwaxana, however, doesn't let
	go.

					LWAXANA
				(amorously)
			Thank you, Jean-Luc. You were
			most convincing.
				(purring)
			You certainly convinced me...

	Picard has some difficulty extricating himself from
	Lwaxana's arms.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Troi, I'm truly grateful that
			you risked your life for my...
				(breaks free)
			...people. I'll have you home
			within hours.

					LWAXANA
			Really, that isn't necessary,
			Captain...
				(provocatively)
			I'd love to hear more of that
			poetry...

					PICARD
			Perhaps another time. Mister
			Crusher, set course for Betazed.
				(glancing at Lwaxana)
			Warp Nine.

	Lwaxana turns to Troi:

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE       55A.

61   CONTINUED: (5)

					LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
			There's so much to talk about,
			Little One... such as your future.
			Reittan Grax was telling me the
			other day that he has the nicest
			nephew...

	Deanna gives her a look of "Oh Lord, here we go again."

62   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	streaking at top speed for Betazed.

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE        56.

63   OMITTED

64   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard is reading something on his PADD as Wesley
	enters.

					WESLEY
			You asked to see me, Captain?

	Picard barely looks up.

					PICARD
			I've been in touch with Admiral
			Hahn at Starfleet Academy.

	Wesley's expression turns hopeful. Maybe there's still
	a chance somehow...

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE        57.

64   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			The Admiral regrets your missing
			the oral examination and hopes
			you'll reapply next year.

	Wesley hides his disappointment. No loopholes here.

					WESLEY
			I understand, sir.
				(a beat)
			I do intend to reapply.

	Picard nods -- good.

					PICARD
			In the interim... the Academy's
			loss is our gain. I'm gratified
			the Enterprise will continue to
			benefit from your talents for
			another year.

					WESLEY
			Thank you, Captain.

	Picard returns his attention to the PADD. Wesley
	stands, waits to be dismissed. Nothing. Wesley's
	beginning to feel awkward. Finally:

					WESLEY (cont'd)
			Is that all, sir?

					PICARD
			There is one more thing.

	Picard looks up.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			For some time now I have been
			contemplating a certain action.
			Your conduct today has convinced
			me to take that action.

	Wesley stands mute, wondering if he's in trouble.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			I've reviewed your service record
			thoroughly... and I've decided
			upon the appropriate course.

	Is there a twinkle in Picard's eye?

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE       57A.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (cont'd)
			I am granting you a field
			promotion to full Ensign.

	Wesley's face lights up. Before Wesley can speak:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Congratulations.
				(a beat)
			You're dismissed.

									CUT TO:

        STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT FIVE        58.

65   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting Betazed.

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf, Data, Geordi, Beverly are
	all here. N.D. Crewmember at Conn.

					WORF
			Lwaxana Troi has beamed down to
			Betazed, Captain.

	Wesley ENTERS, now in the crimson Starfleet uniform
	of an Ensign, and takes his station.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Notify Starfleet we are en route
			to the Xanthras system for our
			rendezvous with the Zapata.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Ensign Crusher, take us out of
			orbit and set course for Xanthras
			Three, Warp Factor Six.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.
				(works the helm)
			Course set.

					PICARD
			Engage.

	Beverly looks proudly over at Wesley, who takes a
	moment to relish his new status. Yes! This is going
	to be all right!

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "Transfigurations" 
                          #40273-173 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Rene Echevarria 
                              
                          Directed by 
                           Tom Benko 


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WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Copyright 1990 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                      REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                       MARCH 27, 1990
 

        STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - 3/27/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Transfigurations" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             Zalkonians
                RIKER              JOHN DOE
                DATA               SUNAD
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                O'BRIEN            
                CHRISTY            
                NURSE TEMPLE       

                COMPUTER VOICE     

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  TWO SHUTTLE TECHNICIANS
 
                  SEVERAL MEDICAL CREWPERSONS

         STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" 3/27/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Transfigurations" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              READY ROOM               PLANET SURFACE
              OBSERVATIONS LOUNGE        CRASH SITE
              TEN FORWARD
              SICKBAY                  ZALKONIAN SHIP
              JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM
              ENGINEERING
              CORRIDORS
              CRUSHER QUARTERS
              TURBOLIFT
              SHUTTLBAY
                CONTROL BOOTH
                CATWALK

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER    1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "Transfigurations"                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in orbit around a small planetoid.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log, Stardate 43957.2.
			We are presently charting an
			unknown star system located in
			the Zeta Gelis cluster. This
			rather routine assignment has made
			for a refreshingly quiet time
			aboard the Enterprise.

2    INT. TEN FORWARD

	GEORDI and WORF are at the bar. Geordi discreetly
	indicates a young woman sitting with a friend (it is
	CHRISTY, whom we last saw in "Booby Trap" telling
	Geordi that she wasn't interested in him "that way").

					GEORDI
			That's her.

	Worf takes a look.

					GEORDI
			Don't stare.

					WORF
			Why not?

					GEORDI
			Because she'll see.

					WORF
			Good. You must let her see the
			fire in your eyes.

					GEORDI
			But what would I say... ?

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER   1A.

2    CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(acting the wise
				 Lothario)
			Words come later, it is the scent
			that first speaks of love.

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - TEASER    2.

2    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Thanks Worf, that really helps
			me a lot.

	Geordi sees Christy get up with a couple empty glasses
	and head toward the bar. He quickly turns toward Worf
	and tries to blend into the woodwork, but she ends up
	standing right behind him as she waits for her refills.
	She recognizes him:

					CHRISTY
			Hi, Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(turning around)
			Hi, Christy.

	A long silence. Christy waits for Geordi to continue,
	but Geordi doesn't know what to say. She knows he has
	a crush on her and tries to draw him out.

					CHRISTY
			So... how have you been?

					GEORDI
			Good.

	Another long silence. Christy tries again.

					CHRISTY
			How are things down in
			Engineering?

					GEORDI
			Fine... uh really... fine.

	Another long silence. Christy finally gives up.

					CHRISTY
			Well, see you around.

	Geordi nods and she EXITS. Worf turns to Geordi.

					WORF
			I have much to teach you about
			women.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Mister La Forge, report to
			Transporter Room three.

	As Geordi reacts...

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER    3.

3
thru	OMITTED
3A

3B   INT. CORRIDOR

	RIKER, BEVERLY, and DATA are moving rapidly down the
	corridor towards the Transporter Room. A Turbolift
	OPENS and Geordi ENTERS. He quickly falls in step with
	the others.

					GEORDI
			What's this all about, Commander?

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			Sensors have discovered a small
			one-man ship crashed on the
			planet.

					BEVERLY
			We're picked up life-signs...
			humanoid, very faint and fading.

	They EXIT into the Transporter Room.

4    EXT. THE PLANET'S SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	The Away Team MATERIALIZES in front of the shattered
	hull of the wrecked escape pod.

					DATA
				(using tricorder)
			Radiation levels within acceptable
			limits.

	As they get closer, we see the injured humanoid. He is
	unconscious, in a state of shock. Half his body is
	trapped under a mass of bent steel; he has a nasty head
	wound. His right arm is severed. Beverly moves
	quickly to him and uses her medical tricorder.

					GEORDI
			We can beam him out from under
			there, get him up to Sickbay.

					BEVERLY
			He's not stable enough for
			transport. There's damage to his
			brain stem, his autonomic
			functions are failing.

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - TEASER    4.

4    CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			His heart needs active neural
			feedback, it can't regulate
			itself. I need a volunteer.

					GEORDI
			I'm here.

					BEVERLY
			I'm going to hook your nervous
			systems together through my
			tricorder -- your brain will
			regulate both systems. That
			should stabilize him long enough
			to get him up to the ship.

	The following takes a matter of seconds... she affixes
	a neural pad to the base of each of her patient's
	skulls. Thin fiber optic cables lead out from these
	pads and connect to her tricorder. She flips a switch
	and the tricorder starts beeping in synch with Geordi's
	heartbeat.

					BEVERLY
			Take deep, regular breaths. If
			anything goes wrong I'll break
			the connection.

	Geordi nods. She activates the device. Two heartbeats
	can now be heard. Suddenly, a strange COLOR WASH moves
	along the fiber from the humanoid to Geordi.

					BEVERLY
				(ready to break
				 connection)
			Geordi!

					GEORDI
			I'm fine... no problem.

					BEVERLY
				(nods and hits combadge)
			Transporter Room, three to beam
			directly to Sickbay.

	As they DEMATERIALIZE, we...

									FADE OUT.

					END OF TEASER

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE   5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM

	Patient "John Doe" has just been placed in a special
	emergency surgical bed. Electrodes are feverishly
	being attached to his head and chest. Beverly, NURSE
	TEMPLE, and SEVERAL MEDICAL CREWPERSONS are working on
	John.

					BEVERLY
				(to a nurse)
			Autonomic responses are still
			low... begin cardiostimulation...
				(to another nurse)
			Sixty cc's of inoprovaline...
			massive infection is setting in...
			use the protodynoplaser to
			stabilize his immune system.
				(looking at monitor)
			We need to design a virus that
			can infiltrate his cell structure
			and boost his ATP production.

	The team moves into action.

					TEMPLE
			What about Commander La Forge...
			he's waiting in the diagnostic
			center.

					BEVERLY
			I want you to give him a full
			bioscan. See if there are any
			residual effects from that energy
			discharge during the neuro-link.

	Temple nods and EXITS.

					BEVERLY
				(to another nurse)
			Keep his arm in cryogenic stasis
			until his vital signs are strong
			enough to begin surgical
			procedures.

	Beverly leans over her patient as if trying to gauge
	his chances for survival... at the moment they don't
	look good...

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE   6.

6    INT. BRIDGE

	PICARD, Riker, Data, and Worf are on the Bridge.

					RIKER
			From the size and shape of the
			wreckage, it appeared to be some
			kind of escape pod. The control
			system had been heavily damaged,
			that's probably what caused the
			crash.

					PICARD
				(thoughtfully)
			An escape pod... then it couldn't
			have travelled very far. Mister
			Data, any signs of other ships
			in this area?

					DATA
				(works console)
			I am picking up a scattering of
			debris in extended orbit around
			the planet. It reads as refined
			metals and other synthetic
			compounds.

					PICARD
			The remains of a larger vessel.
			He must have left in the pod
			before the ship was destroyed.

					WORF
				(works console)
			Sensors show trace elements in
			the debris that would indicate
			phaser fire was recently
			exchanged.

					PICARD
			Were you able to salvage anything
			from the escape pod?

	Data holds up a small gel-filled capsule.

					DATA
			This is all that is left of the
			pod's computer system.

					PICARD
			Can you access it?

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/3/90 - ACT ONE    7.

6    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			It will take time. Downloading
			it into our system will require
			fabrication of a matrix translator
			to emulate the alien's computer
			system.

					PICARD
			Keep me apprised of your progress.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Data moves to the aft science station.

7    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

8    INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Two hours later. Doctor Crusher has successfully
	reattached her patient's arm and high-tech bandages
	now cover the wound. Beverly looks fatigued. Temple
	is monitoring some equipment.

					TEMPLE
			Limb re-fusion appears to have
			been successful, Doctor.
			Tissue oxygenation is within
			norms.

					BEVERLY
			That's all we can do for now.
			We won't be able to test
			neuromuscular function for a few
			days.

	Geordi ENTERS.

					GEORDI
			Can I go now, Doc?

	Beverly picks up a padd and examines the results of
	Geordi's examination.

					BEVERLY
			No need to keep you here. Your
			bioscan came out negative.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE   7A.

8    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I could have told you that. I
			feel great.

	As Geordi turns to leave, Picard ENTERS.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE   8.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(indicating John)
			How's your patient, Beverly?

					BEVERLY
			I never thought he'd make it this
			far. There was major trauma to
			the head and chest cavity, massive
			plasma loss, and severe damage
			to most of his organs.

					PICARD
			What are his chances?

					BEVERLY
			I believe he'll live... but I'm
			afraid I can't take the credit
			for it. His body is showing
			amazing recuperative powers. The
			damaged tissue is repairing itself
			at a phenomenal rate.
				(beat)
			There's only one thing that
			troubles me.

					PICARD
			Go on.

					BEVERLY
			Take a look at this.

	Beverly goes to a wall monitor and taps it. A graphic
	display of cells undergoing rapid transformation comes
	up.

					PICARD
			Cell regeneration?

					BEVERLY
			Yes... the thing is that it has
			nothing to do with his injuries.
			These are undamaged cells, but
			they seem to be mutating.

					PICARD
			Any theory as to what's causing
			it?

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE   9.

8    CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
				(shaking head)
			No. I've never seen anything like
			it. It's possible this could be
			part of his natural healing
			process. I hope it is... because
			there's nothing I can do to stop
			it.

	On display as the cells rapidly mutate...

9    OMITTED

9A   INT. TEN FORWARD (FORMERLY SCENES 17-20)

	Geordi, Worf, and Data are seated at one of the tables.
	Geordi and Data are deep in conversation, while Worf
	looks a little bored. Geordi is holding the storage
	capsule.

					GEORDI
			I'm telling you Data, there's got
			to be some way to decode the
			information in this thing.

					DATA
			I agree Geordi. But the data
			matrix within the capsule does
			not correspond to any standard
			format. All we have been able
			to determine is that the device
			uses a chemically based system
			for molecular energy encoding.

					GEORDI
			Yeah, and the computer still
			can't analyze the specific
			chemical elements involved. It's
			got to be part of the data
			processing system...
				(a beat as he thinks)
			What if it's a feedback loop
			controller?

	Data is very interested in this new line of pursuit.

					DATA
			The compact shape does suggest
			a rapid chemical processing and
			storage capacity.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE   9A.

9A   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We found it close to the escape
			pod instrumentation assemblage...
			this capsule might process the
			ship's dynamic motions and augment
			the manual control inputs.
				(getting a little
				 excited)
			We could send it a few test
			signals... make it think the
			entire assemblage was awake and
			operating.

					DATA
			An intriguing experiment. The
			capsule might provide us with
			information without the need to
			decode the storage medium itself.
			Perhaps we could examine your
			theory immediately.

					WORF
				(with usual Klingon
				 intensity)
			Less talk, more synthehol.
				(beat)
			We came here to relax.

					GEORDI
			I am relaxed. In fact, I've never
			felt better.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE   10.

9A   CONTINUED: (2)

	Geordi turns and waves over a WAITER for another round.
	As he turns, he sees Christy at the bar talking with
	a FEMALE CREWPERSON. She sees him and gives him a
	friendly wave.

9B   ON GEORDI

	His attitude and demeanor are in marked contrast to
	the first scene with Christy in the Teaser. A smile
	breaks out on his face and he confidently gets up from
	the table and starts to head for the bar.

					GEORDI
			But you know, Worf you do have
			a point.
				(to Data)
			I think the storage capsule can
			wait awhile.

	They watch in surprise as he heads for the bar.

9C   NEW ANGLE

	on Christy and Geordi. Christy has just said good-bye
	to her friend and is on her way out when Geordi
	smoothly intercepts her. She is a little surprised
	by Geordi's change in attitude, but welcomes it.

					GEORDI
			Hi. Not leaving, are you?

					CHRISTY
			Oh hi, Geordi... I was just on
			my way down to the arboretum.

					GEORDI
			Care for some company?

					CHRISTY
				(warm smile)
			I'd love some. But I didn't think
			you were interested... in that
			kind of thing.

					GEORDI
				(taking her arm)
			There are a lot of things you
			don't know about me.

	Geordi matches her smile with one of his own and they
	EXIT arm in arm.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE  10A.

9D   ON WORF AND DATA

	as they watch Geordi and Christy leave. Worf nods his
	head in approval.

					WORF
			I have been tutoring him.
				(proudly)
			He learns quickly.

	On Data's reaction...

9E   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Travelling on impulse power.

10   INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM

	We see that the patient has been removed from the
	emergency surgical bed and is now lying on an ordinary
	sickbay bed.

					BEVERLY (V.O.)
			Medical Log, Stardate 43958.8.
			I have removed patient "John Doe"
			from the emergency bio-support
			unit. In just thirty-six hours
			most of his major organ systems
			have regenerated themselves to
			the point where they can now
			function on their own.

	Beverly crosses over to John's side. She is leaning
	against the bed and looking up at a diagnostic
	monitor... she turns to move away from the bed when
	suddenly... his arm stabs out and grasps her wrist.
	Beverly is startled, and whirls around in fear.

10A  ANGLE ON JOHN

	as his eyes open. He looks around in momentary
	bewilderment... then looks up at Beverly... he breaks
	into a smile so rich and deep that her fear evaporates
	and she finds herself smiling back.

					JOHN
				(gratified)
			I am... alive.

					BEVERLY
			You certainly are.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT ONE   11.

10A  CONTINUED:

					JOHN
			Thank you... for my life. Tell
			me... who am I?

	On Beverly's reaction...

11
thru	OMITTED
12

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT TWO   12.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruising on impulse power.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log: Stardate 43960.6.
			Our mission to map the Zeta Gelis
			star cluster is proceeding on
			schedule. Meanwhile, Doctor
			Crusher reports that the recovery
			of the patient she has named John
			Doe continues at a remarkable
			pace.

14   INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The room has several devices designed for physical
	rehabilitation scattered around it. The circular disc
	that hangs over the operating table in Sickbay now
	hangs here and dominates the room. There are a few
	subtle changes in the disc to suggest small devices and
	sensors. John is reclining in a chair beneath the
	disc. Small BEAMS OF LIGHT lance down from the disc
	and move along John's limbs. Beverly is standing at
	a nearby console monitoring the therapy. John's
	attitude is bright, positive. He is vibrant and full
	of confidence as he goes through his rehabilitation.

					BEVERLY
			Are you experiencing any
			discomfort?

					JOHN
			None. I can feel the life
			returning to my body.

					BEVERLY
				(impressed)
			Your neurofibrowaves are
			functioning almost normally again.
				(beat)
			That puts you... about six weeks
			ahead of my original schedule.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   13.

15   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Beverly works the console and the beams STOP. She
	picks up some medical bands about the size and shape
	of dog collars and begins to attach them to John's arms
	and legs.

					JOHN
				(smiling)
			That should give you and your
			colleagues something to talk
			about.

					BEVERLY
			You're all we've talked about
			since your arrival.

	John is pleased and enthusiastic.

					JOHN
				(pleased)
			I believe I'm ready for the next
			phase of my treatment.

					BEVERLY
				(light)
			You're right... I think it's time
			you stopped taking up valuable
			bedspace.

	John smiles.

					BEVERLY
			Now remember... you've been off
			your feet for almost a month.
			These motor assist bands will
			provide electrical stimulation
			to your arms and legs. They'll
			help you re-learn to control your
			muscles.
				(beat)
			Now, don't be disappointed if your
			mobility is restricted at first...
			your limbs are still weak.

	John is clearly excited at the prospect of getting up.
	Beverly completes the process of attaching the bands
	and then stands up. She pulls out a tricorder to
	monitor him.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO   14.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

					JOHN
			I appreciate your concern Doctor.
			But I think I'm going to surprise
			you again. I feel strong enough
			to fly.

	John slowly gets up. He smiles, glad to be on his
	feet. He takes a few confident steps and then loses
	his balance and collapses on the floor. Beverly moves
	over to him quickly. John smiles ruefully.

					JOHN
			But perhaps I should concentrate
			on walking first.

	Beverly returns his smile and helps him to his feet.

					BEVERLY
			Let's try again. But this time...
			a little more slowly.

					JOHN
				(grins)
			Much more slowly.

	John hesitantly begins to walk, stiff-limbed. Beverly
	close at his side. He totters a moment and has to lean
	on her for support. John starts to walk again without
	her help. As he walks, we can see his strength
	starting to return. John begins to flex his arms and
	hands... his face shows sheer joy as life returns to
	his limbs. Beverly is sharing in his infectious joy.

16   NEW ANGLE

	As Picard ENTERS. Picard, who has met John before,
	realizes that he is witnessing a key moment in John's
	recuperation and watches without interrupting. John
	begins to walk a little too fast once more and loses
	his balance near Picard, who quickly catches him before
	he falls. Picard helps John to regain his balance and
	then lets him go.

					JOHN
			I envy your reflexes, Captain.

					PICARD
			And I envy your strength of will.
			Doctor Crusher has kept me
			informed of your progress. It's
			quite extraordinary.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   15.

16   CONTINUED:

					JOHN
			I have an extraordinary doctor.
			She gave me back my life. I hope
			that I'm worthy of her efforts.

	Beverly beams as she and John share a moment of pride
	over what they've accomplished together. John girds
	himself and starts walking again. Beverly monitors him
	closely as he slowly moves around the room.

					PICARD
			Tell me John, are you still unable
			to recall anything at all about
			your past?

	At the mention of his past, John's expression clouds.
	His bright and vibrant personality seems dimmed.

					JOHN
			No... my memories begin the moment
			I woke up in Sickbay.
				(beat)
			Doctor Crusher told me... you
			think I was in some kind of
			battle.

					PICARD
			We're quite certain of that. But
			you have no idea how you came to
			be in that escape pod, or what
			happened to your ship?

					JOHN
				(shaking his head)
			No. Believe me, Captain it's a
			horrible feeling. Not knowing
			who you are, where you're from...

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Have you tried synaptic
			induction?

					BEVERLY
			His neural nets don't conform
			to any known patterns.
			Conventional neurotherapy has
			proven ineffective. Hopefully,
			in time, his memory pathways will
			reestablish themselves naturally.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   16.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

	Suddenly John puts a hand to his stomach and his face
	contorts in momentary agony. Beverly moves to him.

					BEVERLY
			That same pain again?

					JOHN
				(tight)
			Yes.

	The pain ends and his features relax.

					JOHN
				(with shaky smile)
			I think I've made enough progress
			for one day.

	Beverly is scanning him, but doesn't know what to make
	of the readings.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Not a relapse I hope.

					BEVERLY
				(concerned)
			This has nothing to do with his
			wounds. I think it's related
			to the continuing mutation of his
			cell structure.

					PICARD
			Still no theory as to what's
			causing it?

					BEVERLY
				(shaking her head)
			None. I've run every test I could
			think of... it just doesn't make
			any sense.

					JOHN
				(smiles but troubled)
			I seem to be a mystery, Doctor.
			To you... and to myself.

	On Beverly's concerned reaction...

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/3/90 - ACT TWO   17.

17
thru	OMITTED
20

20A  INT.CORRIDOR/TURBOLIFT (FORMERLY SCENE 29)

	Riker waiting for Turbolift. The doors open and reveal
	Geordi and Christy kissing inside. Christy pulls away
	and smiles at Geordi.

					CHRISTY
			This is where I get off. See you
			tonight in Ten Forward?

					GEORDI
			I'll be there.

	Christy heads out into corridor. She smiles at Riker.

					CHRISTY
			Hello Commander.

					RIKER
			Miss Henshaw.

	Riker ENTERS the Turbolift. The doors shut.

					RIKER
			Bridge.

	Riker looks a question at Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Deck six.

					RIKER
				(light, easy)
			So... you and Miss Henshaw have
			certainly been seeing a lot of
			each other.

					GEORDI
			Every night this week.

					RIKER
			Is that all? Seems like you've
			been walking around with a smile
			on your face for a lot longer than
			that.

					GEORDI
			I guess I have. This last month
			or so... everything seems to be
			going my way.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   18.

20A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			I don't know what it is, but
			something's changed around here.

					RIKER
			The only thing that's changed is
			you.

					GEORDI
			Me? I'm the same guy I've always
			been.

					RIKER
			If you say so... but I don't
			remember the old Geordi having
			much success with Christy Henshaw.

					GEORDI
			Maybe I am a little more confident
			than I used to be.

	The doors open and Geordi EXITS. Riker smiles in
	approval.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   19.

21   INT. SICKBAY

	John is sitting on the operating table with bands on
	his arms and legs. Beverly is working at a console
	while John practices flexing and stretching his
	muscles. The door to Sickbay OPENS and O'BRIEN ENTERS
	wearing a kayaking outfit. He is holding his shoulder
	and has a rueful expression on his face.

					BEVERLY
			What happened to you?

					O'BRIEN
			I was... uh... kayaking on the
			Holodeck again.

	Beverly quickly scans his shoulder.

					BEVERLY
			And now you've dislocated your
			shoulder. Sit down, I'll get the
			osteotractor frame.

	O'Brien sits down and WESLEY ENTERS.

					WESLEY
			Hi mom. We still on for dinner
			tonight?

					BEVERLY
			Seven-thirty sharp. I'll be right
			back.

	Beverly EXITS to lab. Wesley sees O'Brien and smiles.

					WESLEY
			Kayaking again?

	O'Brien grunts in pain. Wesley shakes his head. He
	smiles in greeting to John. They've obviously met
	before.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO   20.

21   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			So how's my mom's favorite
			patient?

					JOHN
			Judge for yourself.

	John gets off the table and starts to gingerly walk
	around the room. His movements are confident and sure.

					WESLEY
			Hey... not bad.

					JOHN
			Your mother promised me a tour
			of the ship tomorrow.
				(confidentially)
			You may find this hard to believe,
			but Sickbay can be an incredibly
			boring place.

					O'BRIEN
				(toward lab)
			Hey Doc... I'm dying here.

22   ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	John looks at O'Brien... sees his discomfort... a look
	of gentle compassion comes over his features. John
	goes over to O'Brien and puts his hand on his injured
	shoulder just as Beverly ENTERS from the lab in the
	b.g.

					JOHN
			Don't worry my friend... you'll
			be alright.

	There is a brief COLOR WASH on O'Brien's shoulder (like
	the light that hit Geordi in the Teaser). O'Brien is
	surprised. He moves his arm around experimentally.

					O'BRIEN
				(to Beverly)
			The pain's gone.

	Beverly pulls out her scanner and runs it over his arm.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO   21.

22   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(amazed)
			It's completely healed. I don't
			understand... what did you do,
			John?

					JOHN
			I... don't know. It was...
			instinct.
				(holds out hand)
			I just... touched him.

	Beverly reaches out and takes his hand. She looks at
	it in wonder and then looks up into his face. The
	look on his face is surprised and bewildered.

23   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruising along.

24   INT. BEVERLY'S QUARTERS

	Wesley at the table. He and Beverly have just finished
	dinner. Beverly is returning to the table with a
	couple of drinks. She sets the drinks down and then
	sits.

					BEVERLY
			I've run every test and scan that
			I can think of... there's no
			physiological evidence that would
			indicate he would possess such
			powers. But then, there's so much
			about John that's a mystery...

	Wesley takes a drink and thinks for a beat.

					WESLEY
			You know... I really like him.

					BEVERLY
				(pleased)
			He does have a certain charm
			doesn't he? The whole medical
			staff has commented on it.

	Wesley studies his mom for a second. He can tell
	there's more to this than Beverly is letting on. He
	is genuinely interested in her feelings without being
	threatened by them.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   22.

24   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			You seem pretty taken with him
			yourself.

					BEVERLY
			I guess I am... taken with him.
			There's a strength and serenity
			about him that's very attractive.
			Yet, he's filled with such pain
			and turmoil... he's so
			vulnerable. I find him... very
			intriguing.

					WESLEY
				(with a smile)
			Sounds like there's more to it
			than that.

					BEVERLY
			Is that your way of asking if I'm
			getting romantically involved with
			him?

					WESLEY
			You said it, I didn't.

	Beverly searches to explain her confused feelings.

					BEVERLY
			My feelings toward him aren't
			romantic... exactly. I mean...
			I know that the... doctor/patient
			relationship can sometimes create
			a... false sense of intimacy...
			but this is different. There's
			an almost... spiritual connection.
				(beat)
			I guess I'm not making much sense,
			am I?

					WESLEY
				(gently)
			I think I understand.

	A beat. Beverly is appreciative and touched by
	Wesley's support.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO   23.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Data is working at the aft science station as Geordi
	ENTERS the Bridge from the aft Turbolift. He carries
	the storage capsule in his hand.

					GEORDI
			Data, I was thinking about the
			storage capsule last night.
				(he places the capsule
				 on to the console)
			And I was wondering... what if
			we've been going about it the
			wrong way. We've been trying to
			analyze its mechanical properties.
			What if it is a biochemical
			storage medium?

					DATA
			Are you suggesting that it
			employes memory RNA like an
			organic cell?

					GEORDI
			Well, it does contain quantities
			of nucleic acids.

					DATA
			Perhaps the information sequences
			are encoded in the molecular
			patterns themselves.

					GEORDI
			Computer, scan the storage
			capsule. Analyze molecular
			sequences on nucleic acid chains.

	Suddenly the random information on the science screen
	coalesces into starmap coordinates.

					GEORDI
				(triumphant)
			Well what do you know. A
			navigational chart.

					DATA
			It appears that your hypothesis
			was correct, Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(very pleased)
			I knew it.
				(to Picard)
			Captain?

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO  23A.

25   CONTINUED:

	Picard comes over.

					PICARD
			You found something?

					DATA
			We have determined that the
			storage cube from John Doe's
			escape pod contains navigational
			information.

					PICARD
			Can you match these stars to our
			charts?

					DATA
			Computer, run transformational
			matrix calculations. Match
			navigational referents to known
			stars in this sector.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Information on this sector is
			incomplete. No correlation.

					GEORDI
				(determined)
			I'm not giving up yet. Not after
			coming so close to cracking this
			thing.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO   24.

25   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
				(examines screen)
			That might be flight path
			information from John's ship, but
			without a frame of reference, I
			can't determine the origin points.

	They all think for a beat.

					DATA
			Computer, assume those points are
			course corrections and derive
			gravitational values for stellar
			objects near the flight path.

	The information on the screen starts to be converted.

					DATA
			Most of these are ordinary G-type
			stars...
				(indicates point on
				 screen)
			But this would appear to be a
			neutron star, possibly a pulsar.

					GEORDI
				(indicates markings
				 next to the pulsar)
			Which means this might be a
			rotational time reference.

					DATA
			Computer, assume these symbols
			are pulsars. Translate associated
			values into standard temporal
			notations.

	The display changes again.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Computer, is there a pulsar with
			a rotational period of...
			one-point-five-two-four-four
			seconds within sensor range?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO  24A.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Bingo! Overlay navigational chart
			using referenced pulsars and
			project a flight path back to
			origin.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Flight path originated at bearing
			zero-zero-three, mark
			zero-one-five. Distance,
			two-point-three parsecs.

					GEORDI
			That's it, Captain. That's where
			John Doe came from.

					DATA
			That bearing is almost directly
			along our planned course.

					PICARD
			Good. Then we can continue our
			mission without significant
			interruption.

	As they look at the starchart on the screen...

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   25.

26   INT. JOHN'S ROOM IN SICKBAY

	John is shocked.

					JOHN
			Home?

	MOVE to reveal Beverly and Picard in the room.

					PICARD
			Yes... using the information we
			found in your escape pod, we may
			be able to return you to your
			people.

	It takes John a few moments to sort out his feelings.
	His expression changes for a moment... his words slip
	out, without conscious thought.

					JOHN
				(almost a whisper)
			I... cannot go back.

	Picard and Beverly exchange a look.

					PICARD
			And why is that?

	There is a beat as John thinks. Then with a shock of
	realization...

					JOHN
				(certain)
			You must not take me home,
			Captain.

					BEVERLY
			John, your memory... has it
			returned?

	John is trying desperately to remember, but specific
	memories stay tantalizingly out of reach.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO   26.

26   CONTINUED:

					JOHN
			All I know is that we came out
			here to escape.

					PICARD
			Escape what?

					BEVERLY
			There were others with you?

					JOHN
				(searching)
			Yes... I was not... alone. But
			what happened to the others or
			what we were escaping from... I
			cannot remember.
				(to Picard with passion)
			But I do know that I cannot go
			back... not yet.

	Picard and Beverly are a little taken aback by the
	conviction and determination of John.

					PICARD
			We will not arrive in your star
			system for at least three weeks.
			That gives us plenty of time to
			discuss this matter further.

					BEVERLY
			Hopefully by then, you'll have
			regained more of your memory.

					JOHN
				(relieved)
			You're right of course. I
			apologize for my outburst,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			It is... understandable.

	Picard nods and EXITS. Beverly smiles at John with
	reassurance and then EXITS. John gets up and moves
	over to a cup of water sitting on a table.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   27.

27   ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	as he reaches for the cup. He doubles over in more
	intense pain that we saw earlier... the spasm lasts
	longer this time. With great effort, he tries to
	release the pain by sheer will. The pain subsides
	after a final spasm and a BRIGHT YELLOWISH GLOW moves
	quickly from his chest to along his arms and then
	disappears. Hold on John... bewildered and
	frightened.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT THREE  28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

28   INT. TEN FORWARD

	Beverly and John ENTER. The room is filled with
	SUPERNUMERARIES... a busy, lively atmosphere. John
	and Beverly pause near the bar.

					JOHN
			This ship is astounding. It seems
			to stretch on without end.

					BEVERLY
			We can see the rest of it some
			other time. This is your first
			day out of Sickbay... I don't want
			you to overexert yourself.

					JOHN
				(glancing around)
			This looks like an ideal place
			to rest.

					BEVERLY
			My thoughts exactly.

	They walk over to an empty table and sit down. John
	looks around the room at the activity surrounding them.

					JOHN
			Truly remarkable.

					BEVERLY
			What is?

					JOHN
			These people... they're all so
			different from one another... yet
			they work together freely.

					BEVERLY
			Is it that surprising?

	John thinks this over.

					JOHN
			It is... new to me.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  29.

28   CONTINUED:

					JOHN
				(frustrated)
			My people are different...
			somehow. If only I could
			remember!
				(beat)
			Yesterday... for one terrifying
			moment, there was clarity.

					BEVERLY
			You mean that energy pulse... ?

					JOHN
			Yes. For that moment, my purpose
			seemed clear... but then it was
			gone.

					BEVERLY
			The pain... the energy pulse...
			they must all be linked to the
			cell mutation in your body.
				(beat)
			I wish there was some way I could
			help you get to the truth.

	John gives her a warm smile. His own pain forgotten...
	only looking to reassure her.

					JOHN
			Thank you... Beverly, you've done
			so much for me already. I only
			wish there was some way I could
			repay you.

					BEVERLY
			But you have...

	John gives her a gentle but questioning look. Beverly
	is a little embarrassed, yet she feels compelled to
	tell him her personal feelings.

					BEVERLY
			The... friendship... that we've
			developed has made me... very
			happy.

	John thinks this over for a few seconds. They both
	realize that each has strong feelings towards the
	other, but both know that they cannot take their
	relationship any further.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  30.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					JOHN
			The rapport that exists between
			us... also means a great deal
			to me.
				(beat with deep
				 conviction)
			But I believe that I am on some
			kind of journey. Whatever brought
			me here... whatever is happening
			to my body... it's all part of
			that journey... and I must
			complete it... before any other
			consideration.

	Beverly knows that John is right, but nevertheless
	there is still that strong attraction between them.
	A solemn bittersweet moment as they both reflect on
	what might have been.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  31.

29   OMITTED

30   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data and Worf at their stations, Picard and Riker at
	Command.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  32.

30   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sir, I am reading a vessel on
			long-range scanners... it is
			coming from sector nine five six
			nine.

					PICARD
			What configuration?

					WORF
			Impossible to identify at this
			distance. However, it is on an
			intercept course.

					DATA
			Captain, the ship is traveling
			at warp nine point seven two.

					RIKER
			Nine point seven two?

					PICARD
			Time to intercept?

					DATA
			At present course and speed...
			ten hours fifty-three minutes.

					PICARD
			Try to hail them, Mister Worf.

	A beat as Worf works his console.

					WORF
			No response, Captain.

	Picard is a little disturbed by this.

					PICARD
			Monitor their approach... repeat
			hail every half hour.

					WORF
			Aye sir.

					RIKER
			Whoever they are, they're in a
			big hurry to get here.

	Picard and Riker exchange a look... who is out there?

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  33.

31   INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM

	John is reading about Federation history on a computer
	terminal. Suddenly a spasm of pain shoots through his
	body, doubling him over in agony.

32   CLOSE ON MEDICAL MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The screen is monitoring the lifesigns of John, when a
	RED WARNING LIGHT comes on along with a BEEPING SOUND.

33   INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The doors open and Nurse Temple ENTERS. She goes over
	to John, who is clearly in torment.

					TEMPLE
				(hits combadge)
			Doctor Crusher, medical emergency,
			room four.

					JOHN
				(struggling)
			Can't... make it... stop...

	Beverly RUSHES IN with a tricorder and goes to John.

					BEVERLY
				(scanning him)
			John tell me... is it worse than
			before?

					JOHN
			Much... worse.

					TEMPLE
			Should I get something for the
			pain?

					BEVERLY
				(reading tricorder)
			No. The readings are fluctuating
			too wildly... it wouldn't do any
			good, his entire cell structure...
			is transforming.

	His face contorts and he grabs her arm.

					JOHN
			Beverly! I have to... leave!

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE  34.

33   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Where do you want to go?

					JOHN
			I must... get off... this ship.

					BEVERLY
			John, that's impossible. In your
			condition---

	John moves away from her and backs towards the door.

					JOHN
			I must... !

	A brief GLOW OF YELLOWISH LIGHT emanates from his chest
	again, this time the effect is a little longer and the
	light is more intense. It startles Beverly and the
	Nurse. The glow subsides and a look of determination
	comes over his face. John bolts OUT THE DOOR.

34   INT. SICKBAY/CORRIDOR

	Moving with Beverly as she follows John. He goes into
	the corridor and Beverly stops in the doorway. She
	hesitates for a moment. She doesn't want to do
	anything to hurt John, but realizes her duty to the
	ship outweighs her personal feelings. She hits her
	combadge.

					BEVERLY
			Security...

 STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 34A.

35
thru	OMITTED
36

37   INT. SHUTTLE BAY CONTROL BOOTH

	Looking down into the shuttle bay. TWO SHUTTLE
	TECHNICIANS are working on a shuttlecraft along with
	Geordi. He steps back from the shuttle.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE  35.

37   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(to technicians)
			Okay, let's realign the magnetic
			inducers on the starboard nacelle.

38   NEW ANGLE

	looking out from the control booth, along the catwalk
	toward the door. The door opens and John ENTERS. He
	hesitates a moment, gets his bearings... looks down
	and sees the shuttlecraft... then heads for the control
	booth.

39   ON CONTROL BOOTH (OPTICAL)

	John goes into the booth, GLOWS again.

40   INT. CONTROL BOOTH

	John trying to figure out how to open shuttle bay
	doors...

41   INT. SHUTTLE BAY

	Worf, SECURITY TEAM, and Beverly ENTER the bay on the
	main level. They see John up in the booth.

					BEVERLY
			John!

					WORF
			Leave the control booth
			immediately!

	John continues to work the console. The HANGAR DOOR
	STARTS TO OPEN.

41A  INT. SHUTTLE BAY (OPTICAL)

	as shuttle bay doors open.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE  36.

42   MOVING WITH WORF

	as he goes back out into the corridor and ENTERS the
	Turbolift.

43   ON BEVERLY

					BEVERLY
			John! Listen to me! You must
			come down!

44   ON BOOTH AND CATWALK (OPTICAL)

	as Worf ENTERS from the door and moves carefully along
	catwalk toward booth. His phaser is drawn.

					WORF
			Step away from the controls.

	John is confused and frightened. He steps out of the
	booth towards Worf.

					JOHN
			Get back! Please... stay away!

					WORF
			I have no wish to harm you... but
			you must return to Sickbay
			immediately.

	Worf moves closer... trying to calm him.

					JOHN
			No! Do not come any closer! I
			have no control over what's
			happening to me.

	John is convulsed with pain... he crumples (no flare
	yet). Worf goes over to him and as he bends over him,
	John suddenly PULSES BRIEFLY INTO A FLARE. John
	returns almost immediately to humanoid form, but Worf
	is knocked over the railing and falls to the deck
	below.

45   ON WORF

	as he lands with a sickening thud.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  37.

46   ON JOHN

	He looks down and sees Worf... a horrified expression
	on his face.

47   NEW ANGLE

	as Beverly and the Security Team cluster around Worf.
	Beverly examines him.

					BEVERLY
			His neck is broken. No life
			signs.
				(hits combadge)
			Sickbay, form a resuscitation
			team, we have a code seven in
			shuttle bay two. Transporter
			room, standby...

	Beverly senses another presence in the room and she
	turns around. The others turn with her...

48   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	revealing John in the doorway to the shuttle bay... a
	look of compassion and pity on his face. He begins to
	move towards them... the Security team start to draw
	their phasers, but Beverly stops them.

					BEVERLY
			No... don't.

	The team hesitates... they move back warily. John
	continues over to Worf. Beverly searches his face to
	confirm her hope... there is a look of peaceful
	confidence on his face. He kneels down by Worf and
	slowly reaches out... and touches Worf's neck. The
	same COLOR WASH seen when John touched O'Brien now
	emanates from John's hand. A long beat... then Worf's
	eyes open. An audible gasp from the on-lookers.
	Worf's face shows his surprise... he's unsure of what
	has just happened.

49   NEW ANGLE

	Beverly scans Worf.

					BEVERLY
			There's no trace of injury.

 STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 37A.

49A  CLOSE ON GEORDI

	as he looks at John and realizes the extent of John's
	powers. He becomes aware of the effect John has had
	on him.

49B  BACK TO SCENE

	Beverly looks at John with awe. He smiles... and for
	that moment he is serene and at peace with himself.
	All eyes on John as he helps Worf to his feet. On
	their reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT FOUR  38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Travelling at impulse.

51   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard, Beverly, and John. Picard at his desk, his
	expression grim. Beverly watches with concern and
	compassion.

					PICARD
			You admit you were trying to steal
			a shuttlecraft.

					JOHN
			Yes.

					PICARD
			So I ask you again -- why?

					JOHN
			I don't know!

					PICARD
			Unacceptable. You had a reason
			-- I want to know what it was.

	No response from John.

					PICARD (cont'd)
				(sharply)
			Dammit, I'm entitled to an answer.
			You nearly killed a member of
			my crew.

					BEVERLY
				(defending)
			And healed him.

					PICARD
			I am not forgetting that. It's
			the only reason he's here, and
			not in the brig.

					JOHN
			I warned him... told him it was
			dangerous.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT FOUR  39.

51   CONTINUED:

	Picard leaps on that small admission.

					PICARD
			Why? Why is it dangerous? What
			is happening to you?

					JOHN
				(wearily)
			I don't know.

	Beverly responds to his pain and turmoil. She stands,
	runs a tricorder scan.

					BEVERLY
			The rate of metamorphosis is
			accelerating. Almost as if your
			body were generating an
			electrical field that's warping
			the tissue.
				(in answer to Picard's
				 look)
			I can't explain what I don't
			understand.

					PICARD
				(frustrated and worried)
			Who are you? What are you?

					JOHN
			I am afraid... for myself...
			for all of you. I have to get
			away... isolate myself. Whatever
			is happening to me, it's
			dangerous.

					PICARD
			As Lieutenant Worf discovered.

					JOHN
			I don't want to hurt anyone.
				(a beat)
			Captain, for the sake of your
			crew, let me go before it happens
			again.

					BEVERLY
			John, I can't believe you're
			capable of harming any --

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR  40.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

	They are interrupted by a call from the Bridge.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, the alien vessel is
			coming within weapons range. Its
			shields are up.

					PICARD
			On my way.
				(to Beverly and John)
			Take him back to Sickbay. I want
			him under constant surveillance.

	They all EXIT.

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard emerges from the Ready Room, followed by Beverly
	and John. As Picard goes to his chair, Geordi
	approaches John still near the door to the Ready Room.
	Geordi hesitates before speaking -- a hesitation born
	from admiration and wonder, not fear.

					GEORDI
			I want to thank you.

					JOHN
			For what?

					GEORDI
			I don't know how -- or why --
			but down on the planet, you gave
			me something... a new confidence.

	John smiles.

					JOHN
			I doubt I can take credit for
			that... Perhaps I only helped
			you find something you already
			had.

	Geordi reacts...

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR  41.

53   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Picard takes his seat, looks at the Main Viewer. On
	it is an alien spaceship -- very sleek, very military.

					DATA
			Alien vessel approaching at
			half-impulse, heading zero-five-one
			mark one-one-four.

					PICARD
			Raise shields. Slow to one-third
			impulse and bring us to
			one-zero-three mark zero-two-five.
			Mister Worf, hail the alien
			vessel.

					WORF
			They continue to ignore our hails,
			sir.

	Data reacts to a readout on his panel.

					DATA
			They are scanning us, Captain.

	John steps up to Picard and Beverly, his eyes on the
	Main Viewer.

54   WIDER

	as Picard notices John's cold, hard-edged expression;
	it's the expression John gets when thinking of his
	past. Picard gives John a look -- "do you recognize
	that ship? John shrugs helplessly -- he doesn't know.

	Worf works his panel:

					WORF
			They are answering our hail,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			On screen.

55   ANGLE TO INCLUDE THE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The image of the approaching ship is replaced with
	SUNAD, an imposing Zalkonian humanoid physiologically
	similar to John but whose attire and demeanor is much
	more military, more aggressive, almost Draconian.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      42.

55   CONTINUED:

	Sunad sees John, glares at him with hostility. John
	reacts to the sight of Sunad; Picard picks up on it:

					PICARD
			You know him?

					JOHN
			Yes... I don't know how, but...
				(a beat)
			He's dangerous...

	Picard nods and steps up toward the Viewer.

					SUNAD
			I am Commander Sunad, of Zalkon.
			You are trespassing into our
			space... and you are holding a
			Zalkonian citizen.

	Troi, standing near Picard, studies John's reaction
	to Sunad almost as intently as she studies Sunad. John
	appears confused, showing a mixture of fear and
	contempt.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard, of
			the United Federation of Planets.
			We intend no transgression of --

	Sunad, still eyeing John with loathing, interrupts:

					SUNAD
			You will return him to us
			immediately.

	Picard looks at John. John shakes his head -- he
	doesn't want to go.

					PICARD
				(re: John)
			Sunad -- this individual is our
			guest. We found him dying in a
			shipwreck and returned him to
			health.

	But Sunad is unappreciative:

					SUNAD
			Then you have aided a criminal.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      43.

55   CONTINUED: (2)

	This is all new information to John -- yet he doesn't
	deny it.

					SUNAD (cont'd)
			He is one of four escaped
			prisoners. We eliminated the
			other three.

	John's expression betrays a flash of pain and anger.

					SUNAD (cont'd)
			We thought this one dead as well.
			Return him so we may complete our
			task.

					PICARD
			Of what is he accused?

					SUNAD
			He is a disruptive influence.
			He spreads lies... encourages
			dissent... disturbs the natural
			order of our society.

					PICARD
			In what way?

					SUNAD
			That is not your concern.
				(a beat)
			I will give you two hours to
			comply.

	Sunad ends his transmission as his image disappears,
	replaced with a view of the Zalkonian ship.

56   NEW ANGLE

	as Riker turns to Worf.

					RIKER
			Tactical analysis.

					WORF
			The Zalkonian ship has a
			formidable armament. Their
			weaponry is comparable to ours.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      44.

56   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			They're just as fast -- and
			probably just as maneuverable.

					PICARD
			Counselor. Do they mean to carry
			out their threat?

					TROI
			I believe so. Sunad's hatred for
			John was evident... but there's
			something else. The Zalkonians
			fear John.

	Picard contemplates all this. After a beat, he heads
	for the Observation Lounge.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker, Counselor,
			Doctor. John, I'd like you to
			join us.

	Riker, Troi, Beverly, and John follow Picard.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Mister Data, you have the Bridge.
			Mister Worf -- stay at Tactical.
			Counter any moves the Zalkonian
			makes.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

57   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Beverly, John. John is
	distressed, straining with all his might to be of help,
	to remember.

					JOHN
			I can neither confirm nor deny
			what the Zalkonians told you.

	Picard's expression gives no indication of whether he
	believes John or not.

					PICARD
			They make serious accusations
			against you...

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      45.

57   CONTINUED:

					JOHN
			Their accusations may be true.
			I don't know. I don't believe
			I am a criminal...

					PICARD
			You understand the difficult
			position in which I'm placed.

	Meaning Picard may have to turn John over. John locks
	eyes with Picard -- he understands.

					JOHN
			Completely. And I refuse to place
			your ship in danger. If
			necessary, I'll surrender to them.
				(a beat)
			But I'm convinced there's more
			at stake here than my life...
			there's something... important
			I must complete... my survival
			is vital.

	John realizes how vague that sounds; he's frustrated
	he can't be more specific.

					JOHN (cont'd)
			If I could explain it, I would...

	After a beat, Picard nods.

					PICARD
			I'll inform you of my decision
			shortly.

	It's a dismissal; John EXITS. Once he's gone:

					BEVERLY
			Captain, you can't seriously be
			considering --

					PICARD
				(sharply)
			We must consider all options,
			Doctor, without letting our
			personal feelings impede our
			judgment.

					BEVERLY
			You're going to tell me it's
			irrelevant that we'd be sending
			him to his death...

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      46.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Exactly. Whether we approve of
			the Zalkonians' motives is not
			at issue.
				(a beat)
			For what it's worth, I suspect
			John may be correct that his
			existence has broader
			ramifications than that of a
			simple criminal.

					TROI
			Sunad thinks so. He feels
			personally threatened by John.

					BEVERLY
				(agreeing)
			Sunad called John a "disruptive
			influence." That's hardly a
			capital offense --

					PICARD
			It is not up to us to judge their
			laws, Doctor.

					RIKER
			I know how I'd feel if the
			situation were reversed... if they
			were in our territory, holding
			a Federation citizen.

					TROI
				(nods)
			The Zalkonians truly don't
			understand our indecision about
			returning John. In their eyes,
			we shouldn't be involved.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT FOUR 47-48.      

57   CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
			We are involved. I saved his
			life. For what? So they could
			chase him down and take that life
			away?

	Picard sees the worth of Beverly's arguments... but
	his hands may be tied...

57A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	facing the Zalkonian ship.

58   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT FIVE      49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

59   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	and the Zalkonian ship.

60   OMITTED

61   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	On the Main Viewer, Sunad stares down at Picard.
	Riker, Worf, and Data man their stations.

					SUNAD
			Picard -- we will not tolerate
			more delays.

					PICARD
			Commander, let me remind you we
			are on a mission of exploration...
			our purpose is to establish
			peaceful relations with the
			civilizations we encounter.

					SUNAD
			We do not want relations with you.

					PICARD
			If that is your wish -- we will
			respect it.

					SUNAD
			We simply want you to leave
			Zalkonian space as soon as you
			return the criminal.

					PICARD
			Commander, we will leave. It is
			not our policy to intervene in
			the affairs of other cultures.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      50.

61   CONTINUED:

	Picard moves closer to the viewer -- time to say what
	he has to say.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			But before I return the survivor
			to you, I would appreciate a more
			detailed explanation of what he
			has done to merit a death
			sentence.

					SUNAD
				(bristling again)
			As I said -- it is not your
			concern.

					PICARD
			Agreed. However, there are
			circumstances of which you may
			be unaware. The survivor has
			suffered a memory loss -- he is,
			therefore, ill-equipped to defend
			himself against your accusations.

					SUNAD
				(getting angry)
			There is no defense. Our judgment
			is final.

					PICARD
			Since his recovery, he has
			manifested unusual abilities --

	Sunad reacts, fearing the worst.

					SUNAD
			What kind of abilities?

					PICARD
			He apparently has the power to
			heal injuries with a simple
			touch...

					SUNAD
				(more and more agitated)
			Lies!

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      51.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			-- and even to reverse death
			itself --

					SUNAD
				(a shout)
			Obviously he has corrupted you
			as well. I see I am wasting my
			time --

	Sunad nods to a subordinate offscreen. Before Picard
	can respond, he finds himself unable to breathe -- it's
	as if an invisible hand has him by the windpipe.

62   NEW ANGLE

	Everyone on the bridge is affected by the throat
	constriction. Worf manages to gasp out:

					WORF
			Shields ineffective...

	Picard struggles to speak, but his words are inaudible.

	Worf falls to his knees.

	Off Data's reaction (among those on the Bridge, he
	alone is unaffected by the throat constriction) --

63   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi and two SUPERNUMERARIES working their stations
	are overwhelmed by the throat constriction.

64   OMITTED

65   INT. SICKBAY -- PRIVATE ROOM

	Beverly is on the ground, gasping for breath.

					BEVERLY
			I can't... breathe...

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/1/90 - ACT FIVE       52.

65   CONTINUED:

	John rushes to her side. Though he's unaffected by
	the throat constriction, the sight of Beverly in
	trouble is almost too much for him.

66   ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	John touches Beverly -- and a COLOR WASH flows from his
	hands through Beverly's body.

	As the COLOR WASH envelops Beverly, her throat
	constriction vanishes.

	John looks at his glowing hands. Realization sinks in
	-- his memory returns. John's attitude changes: gone
	from his eyes are the doubts and the confusion; replaced
	with a strength and a self assurance that comes from
	clarity of purpose.

67   ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	looking at John with wonder and surprise.

68   ON JOHN

	as he quickly rises to his feet.

					JOHN
			It's come back to me, Beverly...
			I know who I am -- what I am.

	Beverly reacts as John leads her out of Sickbay.

69   INT. CORRIDOR NEAR TURBOLIFT (OPTICAL)

	A CREWMAN lies on the ground, choking. Beverly and
	John ENTER. Beverly scans the crewman with her
	tricorder.

	John bends over the crewman and touches him. The same
	COLOR WASH shimmers through the crewman's body -- and
	the choking is gone. Beverly looks at John with
	ever-increasing awe.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/1/90 - ACT FIVE       53.

69A  ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	who moves away from the crewman and touches a wall
	panel. A COLOR WASH moves from his hands to the
	panel, spreads rapidly to evelop the corridor, keeps
	spreading...

	(70 thru 72 OMITTED)

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the COLOR WASH permeates first the saucer section
	and then the entire ship, covering and protecting it.

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	gone are the crippling effects of the Zalkonian
	attack. Picard (with Data's assistance), Riker,
	Worf, and the supernumeraries slowly get to their
	feet, unharmed, as John and Beverly ENTER from the
	Turbolift.

75   ANGLE ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	A quick glance tells John that his efforts to save the
	crew have been successful. He moves to the center of
	the Bridge, faces the Main Viewer with an air of quiet
	command. On the Viewer, Sunad reacts -- the calm self
	assurance in John's manner frightens him, but he acts
	tough in a vain attempt to hide his terror. He barks
	orders to someone o.s.:

					SUNAD
			Ready all weapons.

					JOHN
			That will be futile. You will
			no longer harm these people,
			Sunad.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      54.

75   CONTINUED:

					SUNAD
				(trying to ignore him)
			Fire upon that ship...

	John reaches toward the Main Viewer. A quick GLOW from
	John's hand --

76   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	-- and suddenly Sunad is standing on the Bridge.
	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, and Beverly react; Picard
	raises a hand to signal the Bridge crew not to
	interfere. John turns to face Sunad, who cowers.

					JOHN
			I won't hurt you.

					SUNAD
				(to Picard)
			Kill him, Captain -- he's evil...

	John sadly shakes his head, indicates Picard and the
	Bridge crew.

					JOHN
			You could learn from these people,
			Sunad. They don't fear me.

					SUNAD
			They don't realize how dangerous
			you are -- you and the others like
			you...

					JOHN
			That's what you and the other
			leaders have maintained for
			generations. But it's a lie.

	John turns to Picard and Beverly:

					JOHN (cont'd)
			Captain -- my species is on the
			verge of a wondrous evolutionary
			change... a transmutation beyond
			our physical being. I am the
			first of my kind to approach that
			metamorphosis.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      55.

76   CONTINUED:

					JOHN (Cont'd)
			They tried to convince us it was
			a sickness we'd never survive...
			that the pain and energy pulses
			would kill us. They claimed we
			were dangerous... so they
			destroyed anyone who exhibited
			signs of the transfiguration.

					SUNAD
			We were protecting our society...

					JOHN
			By murdering us?
				(shakes his head)
			You saw the mutations as a threat
			to your authority... you were
			terrified of something you
			couldn't understand.

	Sunad doesn't reply.

					JOHN (cont'd)
				(to Picard)
			Some suspected that what was
			happening to them was not evil.
			Four of us decided to flee Zalkon
			and let the metamorphosis take
			its course.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      56.

76   CONTINUED: (2)

					JOHN (Cont'd)
				(to Sunad)
			You hunted us down... killed the
			others. But I survived...
				(a look to Beverly)
			... with the help of a kind and
			friendly people.

77   ANGLE ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	as he TRANSFORMS -- and his body begins to GLOW in
	a hundred colors.

	John takes a step toward Sunad, who backs up.

					JOHN
			There is nothing to fear. You
			can join me. All Zalkonians can.
			Let me show you.

	John reaches out a hand to Sunad, who recoils.

					SUNAD
			Don't touch me!

					JOHN
			As you wish. But others will
			listen... now that you can no
			longer prevent me from telling
			them the truth. Those who are
			willing will follow me.

	John waves a hand -- and suddenly Sunad is no longer
	on our Bridge.

					WORF
				(reading his panel)
			Sunad is back aboard the Zalkonian
			vessel, Captain...

	On the Main Viewer, the Zalkonian ship departs.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      57.

78   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	John approaches Picard.

					JOHN
			Captain... my people are about
			to embark upon a new realm, a new
			plane of existence... thanks to
			you.

					PICARD
			It is our mission to seek out
			life... in all its forms. We
			are privileged to have been
			present at the emergence of a new
			species.

	John crosses to Beverly.

					JOHN
			You gave me life... and more.
			I don't have the words for my
			gratitude... nor my sorrow at
			leaving you.

	They share a private, bittersweet moment. Then John
	begins to SHIMMER... becoming more and more
	incorporeal...

79   ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	as his body dissolves completely into a GLOWING
	LIGHT...

80   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as a BEAM OF LIGHT emerges from the top of the saucer
	section, streaks off into the distance -- and
	disappears.

81   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             







                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
               "The Best of Both Worlds, Part I" 
                          #40273-174 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Michael Piller 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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                        FINAL DRAFT

                       APRIL 6, 1990


        STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - CAST          

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The Best of Both Worlds" 
                       
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             ADMIRAL HANSON
                RIKER              LT. COMMANDER SHELBY
                DATA               BORG LEADER
                BEVERLY            PICARD/BORG
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             Non-Speaking
                                     SEVERAL BORG
                GUINAN             
                O'BRIEN            

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  TECHNICIAN         

     STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "The Best of Both Worlds" 
                      
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     JOURET FOUR SURFACE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TURBOLIFT                BORG SHIP
              CORRIDOR
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              TEN-FORWARD
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              SHELBY'S QUARTERS
          
            BORG SHIP
              INTERIOR CHAMBER

   STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - TEASER   1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                  "The Best of Both Worlds"                        
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Leaving warp as it approaches a planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43994.1.
			The Enterprise has arrived at
			Jouret Four in response to a
			distress signal from one of the
			Federation's outermost colonies.

2    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker enters, meets Geordi, Data and Worf. O'Brien at
	the console.

					RIKER
				(to Worf)
			Anything from the surface?

					WORF
			Nossir. There have been no
			communications from the colony
			for over twelve hours.

					RIKER
			Sensors picking up any signs of
			life?

					WORF
			None.

	Riker frowns. Anticipating the question --

					O'BRIEN
			The surface environment is safe
			for transport, Commander.

	Riker acknowledges as they move into transport
	position... he nods to the technician and they
	DEMATERIALIZE.

   STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - TEASER   2.

3    EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAY

	Fairly close so we have no clear bearings yet... the
	away team reacts to what they see... pulling back
	slowly.

					RIKER
				(keying insignia)
			Mister O'Brien, verify these are
			accurate coordinates for New
			Providence colony.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Coordinates verified, sir. You're
			at the center of town.

4    EXT. PLANET SURFACE - WIDE - DAY (MATTE SHOT)

	To see the away team is standing on an empty site...
	where the colony should be, there is now a shallow
	depression... as though it has been scooped out and
	taken away.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  3.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit. Another starship, transport class, has
	joined them.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43997.6.
			Admiral Hanson and Lieutenant
			Commander Shelby of Starfleet
			Tactical have arrived to review
			the disappearance of New
			Providence colony. No sign
			remains of the nine hundred
			inhabitants.

6    INT. CAPT. READY ROOM

	Picard, Riker, Hanson -- fifties, high ranking, hard
	driving -- and Shelby. She is late twenties, very
	beautiful, energetic, extremely motivated and
	ambitious. The mood is somber.

					HANSON
			The truth is... hell, we're not
			ready. We've known they were
			coming for over a year... we've
			thrown every resource we've got
			into this but still...

					RIKER
			Then, you're convinced it is the
			Borg... ?

					SHELBY
			That's what I'm here to find out.
			The initial descriptions of these
			surface conditions are almost
			identical to your reports from
			system J-two-five.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			Mister Riker wrote those
			reports... he agrees with you.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  4.

6    CONTINUED:

					HANSON
				(setting protocol)
			Commander Shelby took over Borg
			tactical analysis six months ago.
			I've learned to give her a wide
			latitude when I want to get things
			done... That's how I intend to
			operate here.

	It is clear that she's in charge as far as the admiral
	is concerned.

					SHELBY
			My priority has been to develop
			some kind, any kind of defense
			strategy...

					RIKER
			Obviously nothing we have now can
			stop them.

					SHELBY
				(acknowledges)
			We've been designing new
			weapons... but they're still on
			the drawing board.

					HANSON
			We expected much more lead time.
			Your encounter with the Borg was
			over seven thousand light years
			away...

					PICARD
			If this is the Borg, it would
			indicate they have a source of
			power far superior to our own...

					SHELBY
			I'd like to see the colony site
			as soon as possible, Captain.

					RIKER
			It'll be night at the site in
			thirty minutes. We've scheduled
			an away team for dawn.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Why don't you show the commander
			to her quarters...

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  5.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker rises to escort her to the door...

					RIKER
			It's our poker night, Admiral.
			There's always an open seat for
			you...

					HANSON
				(would love to, but... )
			Next time, Commander. Your
			captain and I have a lot to cover.
			But rumor has it that Commander
			Shelby's played a hand or two...

	Riker reacts, exchanges a look with Shelby who grins
	as they EXIT. Hanson smiles. After the door closes...

					HANSON
			Keep your eye on her, Jean-Luc.
			One impressive young lady...

	Picard grins, obviously has a special affection for
	this particular admiral.

					PICARD
			You seem rather taken with her,
			J.P.

					HANSON
			Just an old man's fantasies. When
			Shelby came into tactical, every
			damned admiral's uncle had a take
			on this Borg business... she cut
			through it, put us on track.

	Picard moves to a teapot, pouring...

					PICARD
			Earl Grey?

					HANSON
			Four sugars.
				(beat)
			She'd make you a hell of a first
			officer.

	Picard raises an eyebrow...

					PICARD
			I already have a hell of a first
			officer.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  6.

6    CONTINUED: (3)

					HANSON
			Don't tell me he's gonna pass up
			another commission?

					PICARD
			One's available?

					HANSON
			The Melbourne. It's his if he
			wants it. Hasn't he told you?

	Picard sighs, shakes his head, no... resigned to the
	inevitable.

					PICARD
			Well, I guess I knew this day
			would have to come... he'll make
			a fine captain, J.P.

					HANSON
			You may want to tell him that.
				(off Picard's look)
			We're still waiting for his
			decision. Hell, this is the third
			time we've pulled out the
			captain's chair for Riker. He
			just won't sit down. And I'll
			tell you something -- there are
			a lot of young hotshots like
			Shelby on their way up. Riker
			could suddenly look like he's
			standing still next to them. He's
			hurting his career by staying put.
			If I were you, I'd kick him in
			the rear end for his own good.

	As he drinks again, Picard reacts and...

7    INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker moving with Shelby.

					SHELBY
			We know the Borg have no interest
			in power or political conquest...

					RIKER
				(acknowledges)
			They identify what's useful to
			them, then consume it. Or try
			to at least...

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  7.

7    CONTINUED:

	At her quarters, they pause...

					SHELBY
			But here's the question -- after
			they take what they want... what
			happens to the rest?
				(off his look)
			There has to be some evidence...
			residue... something that tells
			us they've been here.

8    INT. SHELBY'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS

	As the door slides open and they ENTER.

					SHELBY
			I don't know exactly what I'm
			looking for... but we've tested
			the sections of the Enterprise's
			hull that were damaged by the
			Borg. There were some unusual
			magnetic-resonance traces...

					RIKER
			A Borg footprint?

					SHELBY
			That's my theory. I'll see if
			it holds up tomorrow.
				(beat)
			I've reviewed your personnel...
			I'll be assigning Mister La Forge
			and Mister Data to accompany me
			on the away team...

	Riker barely reacts... isn't prepared to allow her to
	make crew assignments...

					RIKER
			I've... already assigned them to
			the away team, Commander. And
			I'll be with you as well.

	A quick awkwardness.

					SHELBY
				(smiles)
			Of course. I appreciate any
			assistance you can offer.

	She measures him for a beat. Examining the quarters---

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  8.

8    CONTINUED:

					SHELBY
			Tell me, something, Commander...
			is serving aboard the Enterprise
			as extraordinary an experience
			as I've heard?

					RIKER
			Every bit of it.

					SHELBY
			Good.
				(intimately sharing a
				 secret)
			Because I intend to convince
			Captain Picard that I'm the right
			choice for the job.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			Job? Which job... ?

					SHELBY
			Yours, of course.
				(off his look,
				 "embarrassed")
			I'm sorry... I heard you were
			leaving.

	And she's very good -- it could be taken as an innocent
	faux pas by a lesser man, but Riker knows a fishing
	expedition when he sees one... their eyes connect, he
	won't bite...

					RIKER
			If I am... I'm sure you'll be the
			first to know, Commander.
				(beat)
			Poker's at seventeen hundred
			hours, my quarters, deck eight...

	He EXITS. Hold just a beat on her reaction and...

8A   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - POKER TABLE

	Troi is the dealer, Wesley, Geordi, Riker, Data,
	Shelby... five card stud... four cards have been dealt.

					DATA
			I will buy another card,
			Counselor.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  9.

8A   CONTINUED:

	Throws a pair of chips in...

					WESLEY
			Got another king in the hole,
			Data?

					DATA
			I am afraid I cannot answer that
			Wesley. And as you are a newcomer
			to the game, may I say it is
			inappropriate to ask.

	Troi deals Data his last card.

					TROI
			No help there.

					GEORDI
				(bad night)
			Fold. Again.

					WESLEY
			I'm in.

	Throws in his chips. His card is a third jack.

					TROI
			Three jacks looking back for the
			handsome young ensign.

	Reactions around the table. Data folds.

					GEORDI
			Beginner's luck.

	Shelby puts her chips out... gets a worthless card.

					TROI
			Pair of deuces stands.

	Riker throws in his chips... gets a card that continues
	his straight flush... reactions.

					TROI
			Possible flush, possible straight
			flush. The bet is yours, Mister
			Crusher.

	Wes looks nervously at Riker.

					WESLEY
			I'm in for ten...

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT ONE  10.

8A   CONTINUED: (2)

	He throws in a pair of chips. Shelby studies Wesley
	carefully... and then throws in her two chips to stay
	in. But the tension is clearly between Riker and
	Wesley. Riker gives him his best poker face.

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			Time to put on the long pants,
			Wes. I'll see your ten. And
			raise you a hundred.

					GEORDI
			He's got the straight flush.

					DATA
			Not necessarily. Commander Riker
			may be bluffing, Wesley.

	Wes studies Riker's face. Breaks...

					WESLEY
			I don't think so. I fold.

					GEORDI
				(groans)
			With three jacks?
				(shakes his head)
			Wesley, you may get straight A's
			in school, but you've still got
			a little to learn about poker...

	And so the attention turns to Shelby... who looks at
	Riker and they look at each other and after a long look
	beat...

					SHELBY
			I've only got two pair, Commander.
			But I've got to see that blind
			card. I'll call.

	She puts in her chips. Riker blinks... looks down at
	his card... turns it over. It busts his straight
	flush. He's bluffing. Reactions. Wesley groans,
	hangs his head.

					GEORDI
				(delighted)
			You got him!

	Riker and Shelby's eyes meet. She collects the
	winnings.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  11.

9    OMITTED

10   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit. The other ship alongside.

11   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'Brien at the controls as Riker and Geordi arrive
	together... Geordi carrying a work kit...

					RIKER
			Mister Data and our guest appear
			to be tardy...

					O'BRIEN
			Sir, Commander Shelby and Data
			beamed down to the planet surface
			an hour ago...

					RIKER
				(reacts, angry)
			On whose authority?

					O'BRIEN
				(blinks)
			On... hers, sir.

	Riker exchanges a look with Geordi as they get in
	position on the transporter...

12   EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAWN (OPTICAL)

	Shelby and Data are examining exposed rock strata with
	their tricorders as Riker and Geordi MATERIALIZE.

					SHELBY
			Morning. Early bird gets the
			worm, eh? We've had some
			interesting results...

					RIKER
				(interrupting, burning)
			Commander Shelby...
				(he pauses, will not
				 do this in front of
				 the other officers)
			Walk with me, Commander.

	It is an order. She obeys. Geordi and Data exchange a
	look...

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT ONE  12.

12   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I believe Commander Shelby
			erred... there are no known
			avifaunal or crawling vermicular
			lifeforms on Jouret Four.

					GEORDI
			That's... not what she meant,
			Data... but, uh, you're right,
			she erred...

	On Data's reaction...

13   ANGLE - MOVING WITH RIKER AND SHELBY

					SHELBY
				(responding)
			I'm sorry... I woke up early and
			I saw a weather system was moving
			in... it could have affected the
			soil readings...

					RIKER
			So without any regard to the risk
			of coming down alone...

					SHELBY
			Really, Commander... if we ran
			into the Borg, two extra bodies
			wouldn't've made a hell of a
			difference, would they? We had
			three hours before the storm front
			hit, less than two hours now.
			Data was available. I took him.
			We came. I don't see your
			problem...

					RIKER
			My problem, Commander, is I expect
			to be notified before there's a
			change in my orders...

					SHELBY
				(tight)
			Noted for future reference. Do
			you wish to hear my report, sir?

					RIKER
			Go ahead.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/10/90 - ACT ONE 13.

13   CONTINUED:

					SHELBY
			The soil contains the same
			magnetic-resonance traces...
			That's our footprint. There's
			no doubt any more. It's the Borg.

	On Riker's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  14.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

14   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit. The transport ship is gone.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43998.5.
			With confirmation of the Borg's
			presence in Federation space,
			Admiral Hanson has returned to
			Starbase three two four to discuss
			strategy with Starfleet Command.
			Lieutenant Commander Shelby
			remains on board to continue
			tactical preparations.

15   INT. CAPT. READY ROOM

	Riker and Picard.

					RIKER
			... a standing Yellow Alert...
			all Federation and allied outposts
			have been warned... Ops will
			continue to monitor long range
			sensors... I've assigned Data,
			La Forge and Mister Crusher to
			work with Commander Shelby.

	Picard nods... a beat.

					PICARD
			Very good, Number One. You've
			covered all the bases. As usual.
				(beat)
			What's your impression of Shelby?

					RIKER
			She knows her stuff, Captain.

	Picard notes a vague hesitation in his attitude.

					PICARD
			She has your full confidence...

					RIKER
			Well, I think she needs...
			supervision.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  15.

15   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (Cont'd)
			She takes the initiative a little
			too... easily. Sometimes with
			risks.

	Picard nods, smiles slightly...

					PICARD
			Sounds a little like a young
			lieutenant commander I once
			recruited as my first officer.

					RIKER
				(returns smile)
			Perhaps.

	And all this is played with great warmth and personal
	connection...

					PICARD
			You're the best officer I've ever
			served with, Will.

	Riker crinkles his forehead, nods, thanks.

					PICARD
				(most gentle)
			But what are you still doing here?

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Sir?

					PICARD
			I hear you've been offered the
			Melbourne.

	Riker acknowledges, believes the captain will be
	pleased when he says --

					RIKER
			I've decided not to pursue the
			commission at this time.

	But Picard surprises him by not showing pleasure, but
	rather discomfort with the decision.

					PICARD
			She's a fine ship, Will.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  16.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			She's not the Enterprise.
				(beat)
			With all due respect, sir, you
			need me. Particularly now.

					PICARD
			Starfleet needs good captains.
			Particularly now. I cannot keep
			you to myself forever.

	Picard takes a long beat... this is most difficult.

					PICARD
			I want you to reconsider your
			decision.

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Are you asking me to leave,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			I'm asking you to look at your
			career objectively and make the
			best decision.
				(beat)
			I know it's hard to walk away.
			But you're ready to work without
			a net, my friend. You're ready
			to make the life and death
			decisions a captain must make.
			And, hard as it is to accept, if
			you choose to leave, the
			Enterprise will go on just fine
			without you.

	Riker looks hard at Picard and on that look...

15A  INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Troi and Riker at a table. Riker is troubled,
	confused.

					RIKER
			What am I still doing here,
			Deanna? I've pushed myself hard
			to get this far...
				(glancing at her)
			... sacrificed a lot.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT TWO  17.

15A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER (Cont'd)
			I've always said I wanted my own
			command. And yet something's
			holding me back. Is it wrong to
			want to stay... ?

					TROI
			What do you think?

					RIKER
				(shakes his head,
				 doesn't know)
			Maybe I'm just afraid of the big
			chair.

					TROI
			I don't think so.

					RIKER
				(unconvinced)
			The captain says Shelby reminds
			him of the way I used to be. And
			he's right. She comes in here,
			full of drive and ambition,
			impatient, taking risks... I look
			at her and I wonder whatever
			happened to those things in me? I
			I liked those things in me.
				(shakes his head)
			I've lost something.

					TROI
				(suppressing a smile)
			You mean you're older, more
			experienced... a little more
			seasoned...

					RIKER
				(grins)
			"Seasoned". What a horrible thing
			to say to a man.

					TROI
			I don't think you've lost a
			thing... and you've gained a lot
			more than you realize. You're
			much more comfortable with
			yourself than you used to be...

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  18.

15A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Maybe that's the problem. Could
			be I'm too comfortable here.

					TROI
			I'm not sure I know what that
			means.
				(But I do know that.. )
			You're happy here... happier than
			I've ever known you to be. It
			really comes down to a simple
			question -- what do you want, Will
			Riker?

	Riker laughs to himself.

					TROI
			What?

					RIKER
			Stupid. An old song I heard when
			I was a kid. Keeps running
			through my mind...
				(off her look, he begins
				 to sing)
			"Didja ever have the feeling that
			you wanted to go... still had the
			feeling that you wanted to stay...
			You knew it was right... wasn't
			wrong... still you knew you
			wouldn't be very long... it's
			tough to have the feeling that
			you wanted to go... "

15B  ANGLE - GUINAN

	moving by with a tray of drinks reacts as she hears
	Riker...

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			"... still had the feeling that
			you wanted to stay... start to
			go... change your mind... "

	He stops as he realizes Guinan is looking at him...

					GUINAN
			You start on Friday -- two shows
			a night, matinee on Wednesday.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  19.

15B  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I play the trombone too...

	She nods, and walks on...

16   INT. ENGINEERING - CLOSE ON MONITOR

	shows an Okudagram, a graphic representation of the
	Borg ship...

					SHELBY (O.S.)
			... a manipulation effect in the
			Borg ship's subspace field...
			a definite pattern -- at
			four-point-eight minute intervals
			during your first confrontation
			with them.

17   ANGLE - AT THE POOL TABLE (OPTICAL)

	Shelby, Riker, Geordi, Wesley, Data and three other
	supernumeraries, at least one other woman in the group.
	It's been a long day... fatigue is clear on all
	faces...

					GEORDI
			Might indicate high-output
			auxiliary generators kicking in.

					SHELBY
				(acknowledges)
			One theory is that their systems
			are decentralized with redundant
			power sources located throughout
			the ship.

					DATA
			It is a reasonable conclusion.
			Borg technology has given each
			member of their society the
			ability to interface and function
			collectively. It is likely they
			would construct their ship with
			the same philosophy.

					WESLEY
				(shakes his head)
			Knock out one generator and
			another takes over without
			interruption.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  20.

17   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What kind of damage would we have
			to do to shut them down... ?

					SHELBY
			Projections suggest a Borg ship
			like this one could continue to
			function effectively even if
			seventy-eight percent of it was
			inoperable.

	Reactions.

					WESLEY
				(grim)
			And our best shot barely scratched
			the surface.

	Geordi in particular is stumped... moves to a monitor,
	presses panels that put up several design schemes...

					GEORDI
			From what I've seen, I can't
			believe any of your new weapons
			systems can be ready in less than
			eighteen months, Commander.

					SHELBY
				(acknowledges)
			We've been projecting twenty-four.

					RIKER
				(looking at the designs)
			Is there anything here we can try
			to adapt to our current defense
			systems... ?

					GEORDI
				(studying them intently)
			We'll have to look through the
			specs again.
				(sighs, tired)
			I don't know. My mind's turned
			to clay.

					WESLEY
			Mine too.

	He inadvertently looks at Data... there's a beat of
	visual humor -- obviously Data's mind could run all
	night. Shelby intends to push them until they fall...
	moving to the computer, calling up specs...

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  21.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					SHELBY
			I think we should look at
			modifying the plasma phaser
			design...

	Riker notices the excessive fatigue on everyone's
	faces...

					RIKER
			Commander, I think we should call
			it a night.

	A beat. Shelby reacts without eye contact... there's
	a crisis, how can he think about breaking for the
	night? She keeps on working at the computer... eyes
	on the screen. Restrained --

					SHELBY
			All right. Anyone who's really
			that tired... if you want to
			leave...

	Overlapping --

					WESLEY
			No, that's okay...

					GEORDI
			Go ahead, Commander...

					SHELBY
				(quickly back to work)
			What would happen if we take the
			frequency klystron from the
			existing unit...

	Riker interrupts, firm, but none of this ever gets loud
	--

					RIKER
			We'll break here. That's an
			order. We'll reconvene at oh five
			hundred...

					SHELBY
			Sir, if you'll allow me to
			continue with Mister Data, who
			does not require rest...

					RIKER
			You need rest, Commander.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT TWO  22.

17   CONTINUED: (3)

					SHELBY
			If we have a confrontation with
			the Borg without improving our
			defense systems...

					RIKER
			If we have a confrontation, I
			don't want a crew fighting the
			Borg at the same time they're
			fighting their own fatigue...
			Dismissed.

	Their eyes meet in conflict. She EXITS.

18
thru	OMITTED
19

20   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

21   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Shelby, Data, Geordi, Worf, Beverly.
	On the monitor Admiral Hanson is addressing them.

					HANSON (MONITOR)
			At nineteen hundred hours
			yesterday, the USS Lalo
			departed Zeta Alpha Two on a
			freight run to Sentinel Minor
			Four. At twenty-two hundred hours
			and twelve minutes, a distress
			signal was received at Starbase
			one five seven. The Lalo reported
			contact with an alien vessel...
				(with emphasis)
			... described as cube-shaped. The
			distress signal ended abruptly.
			She has not been heard from since.

	Reactions.

					PICARD
			How long to get there at warp
			nine, Mister Data?

					DATA
			One hour, seventeen minutes, sir.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  23.

21   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Make it so.

	Data acknowledges, rises and EXITS.

					HANSON
			We're coming with every available
			starship to assist, Captain. But
			the closest help is six days away.

					PICARD
				(dry)
			We'll try to occupy them pending
			your arrival, Admiral.

					HANSON
			I know you will. Hanson out.

					RIKER
			All hands will stand to battle
			stations...

					PICARD
			Commander Shelby, status of
			defense preparations?

					SHELBY
			Mister La Forge has a plan to
			modulate shield nutation...
			hopefully, that'll hold them off
			for awhile.

					GEORDI
			At the same time, we're retuning
			phasers to higher EM-base
			emitting frequencies -- we'll try
			to disrupt their subspace field.

					PICARD
			Your assessment of our potential
			effectiveness?

					GEORDI
			Shot in the dark, Captain. Best
			we can do for now.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			Dismissed.

22   OMITTED

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  24.

22A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp.

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Wesley at their positions...
	Shelby is also on the bridge...

					WORF
			Sir, reading an unidentified
			vessel just entering sensor range,
			bearing two-one-zero mark
			one-five-one...

					PICARD
			Hail them, Mister Worf...

					WORF
			No response, sir...

					PICARD
			Move to intercept.

					WORF
				(beat, reacting to
				 console)
			Sir, the vessel has already
			changed course to intercept us.
			Approaching at... warp nine point
			three... Entering visual
			range...

					PICARD
			On screen.

24   ANGLE - VIEW SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Long range... a small dot...

					PICARD
			Magnify.

	The shot changes to a closer angle -- it is the Borg
	ship.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, dispatch a subspace
			message to Admiral Hanson -- we
			have engaged the Borg.

  STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT TWO  25.

24   CONTINUED:

	And on reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

25   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise and the Borg ship face each other. Both
	ships have dropped out of warp.

26   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	We are now at Red Alert.

					WORF
			Captain, you are being hailed.

					PICARD
			I am?

					WORF
			Yes, Captain. By name.

					RIKER
			Data, is it the same ship we faced
			at J-two-five?

					DATA
			Uncertain, Commander. However,
			dimensions are precisely the same.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	He takes a defiant pose. The interior of the Borg ship
	appears on the viewscreen -- a great chamber with
	stacks and stacks of thousands of slots in which are
	individual Borg.

					PICARD
			I am Jean-Luc...

	Speaking with a hundred voices --

					BORG
			Jean-Luc Picard, captain of the
			Starship Enterprise, registry
			NCC-1701D, you will lower shields
			and prepare to transport yourself
			aboard our vessel. If you do not
			cooperate, we will destroy your
			ship.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 27.

26   CONTINUED:

	Picard reacts, does not respond to the demand.

					PICARD
			You have committed acts of
			aggression against the United
			Federation of Planets. If you
			do not immediately withdraw...

					BORG
			You will surrender yourself or
			we will destroy your ship. Your
			defensive capabilities are unable
			to withstand us.

	Riker signals Worf to mute transmission.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			What the hell could they want with
			you?

					SHELBY
			I thought they weren't interested
			in human lifeforms... only our
			technology.

					PICARD
			Their priorities seem to have
			changed. Open channel.
				(to the viewscreen)
			We have developed new defense
			capabilities since our last
			meeting and we are prepared to
			use them if you do not withdraw
			from Federation space. If you
			do so immediately, I will agree
			to arrange a conference of our
			peoples at a neutral location.

27   INT. ENGINEERING

	On Geordi taking readings...

					GEORDI
				(to comm)
			Shields are being probed... I'm
			modulating nutation...

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 28.

28   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As the Borg ship sends out their tractor beam... the
	shields deflect it...

29   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Sir, the Borg are attempting to
			lock on to us with their tractor
			beam...

					PICARD
			Load all torpedo bays... ready
			phasers... target coordinates on
			the source of the tractor beam...

					RIKER
			Status of shields...

					DATA
			Holding...

					SHELBY
				(encouraged)
			The nutation modulation has them
			confused...

					RIKER
				(cautious)
			They have the ability to analyze
			and adapt, Commander...

	Suddenly the ship shakes violently...

									INTERCUT:

29A  INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi scurrying around trying to make adjustments in
	vain...

					GEORDI
			Shield modulation has failed...
			they've locked on...

					WORF
			Shields are being drained...
			ninety per cent... eighty...

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 29.

29A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Trying to recalibrate nutation...
			damn...

					WORF
			Shields have failed.

					PICARD
			Fire all weapons...

30   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	An extraordinary sequence... as the Enterprise is
	grabbed by the tractor beam... we give them everything
	we've got... the Borg ship takes full impact and still
	the beam has us...

31   INT. ENGINEERING

					GEORDI
			Their subspace field is intact...
			new phaser frequencies had no
			impact...

									INTERCUT:

32   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Reverse engines...

					GEORDI
			Full reverse... we're not
			moving...

					PICARD
			Fire at will...

					WORF
			Launching torpedos... phaser
			spread continuing...

					DATA
			Still no damage to the Borg
			vessel, sir...

33   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The second Borg beam reaches out to the Enterprise...

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 30.

34   INT. ENGINEERING

	A deafening crack of thunder... the ship shakes...
	Geordi looks up...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning. Outer hull breach.

									INTERCUT:

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			They're cutting into the hull...
			Engineering section...

					RIKER
			Geordi... evacuate Engineering...

36   INT. ENGINEERING

	People running... the thunder continuing... on the move
	--

					GEORDI
			Computer. Evacuation sequence...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Redirecting Engineering control
			to bridge. Sealing doors to core
			chamber...

					GEORDI
			Move it people!

	The door is sliding down... and as he runs the hell out
	of there...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning. Inner hull failing.
			Decompression danger, deck
			thirty-six, section four.
			Sealing Main Engineering.

36A  OMITTED

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 31.

37   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					SHELBY
			Data, fluctuate phaser resonance
			frequencies... random settings...
			keep changing them... don't give
			them time to adapt...

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise fires another furious round... this time
	with fluctuating laser frequencies... unlike our usual.
	Unbroken beam, the beam is divided into "dots and
	Dashes" with slight color changes... and finally the
	Borg tractor breaks off...

38A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The ship shakes with the release.

					WORF
			The tractor beam has been
			released.

					PICARD
			Warp nine. Course one-five-one
			mark three-three-zero... engage...

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	warps away... the Borg ship follows quickly...

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			They are in pursuit, Captain.

					PICARD
			Maintain course.

	Geordi ENTERS from the turbolift...

					RIKER
			Damage report, Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(still in shock)
			Hull rupture in Main
			Engineering... damage is heavy...
					(MORE)

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 32.

40   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
			We lost a lot of good people down
			there.

					DATA
			Eleven dead... eight more
			unaccounted for, Captain.

	Moving to the Engineering station, taking readings...

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Repair teams to Engineering...
			seal hull breach...

					GEORDI
			They didn't get to the core...
			I can control functions from
			here...

					WESLEY
			Approaching the Paulson Nebula,
			sir...

					PICARD
			Drop to impulse... take us in,
			Ensign...

41   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving at impulse into the solar nebula, swirling
	clouds...

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	as we whiz by large rocks and clumpy material...

43   ANGLE - WESLEY

	drawing on all of his navigational talents... Picard
	moves up next to him...

					WESLEY
			The field is getting too dense,
			sir...

					PICARD
			Steady... Mister Data, analysis
			of the nebula cloud...

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 33.

43   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Eighty-two percent Dilithium
			hydroxyls... manganese, chromium.
			It should provide an effective
			screen against their sensors,
			sir...

44   PICARD

					PICARD
			Prepare to take us in, Mister
			Crusher. Now. Mister La Forge,
			prepare to reverse engines, full
			stop.

45   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise moves into the spiral cloud and
	disappearing from view.

45A  EXT. SPACE - THE BORG (OPTICAL)

	slows at the cloud's periphery, does not go in.

46   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			The Borg ship is continuing
			scans... attempting to locate
			us...

					PICARD
			Good. As long as they're looking
			for us... they can't hurt anyone
			else.

					RIKER
			Shut down all active sensors,
			passive scanners only. Deflectors
			to minimum emissions.

					PICARD
			We'll maintain position.
				(looks at Riker and
				 Shelby)
			Until we have a better idea.

STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/11/90 - ACT THREE34.

47   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Barely visible through the dense cloud.

48   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - CLOSE ON MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	Showing a silent replay of the Borg ship as seen from
	the Enterprise...

					SHELBY (O.S.)
			Time index five-one-four... Data
			started to fluctuate phaser
			resonance frequencies... the
			Borg's beam breaks contact...
			Freeze picture.

49   ANGLE

	Riker is at the head of the table, Wesley, Geordi and
	Data are with Shelby. They are reporting progress to
	him.

					SHELBY
			Take a close look, Commander...
			Mister La Forge?
				(please narrate)

50   MONITOR - FREEZE FRAME (OPTICAL)

	The same shot in slow motion... there is a slight
	wobble in the entire Borg power system.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			There's a two percent power drop,
			just for an instant... but it's
			system-wide... The phaser
			frequency spread was in a high
			narrow band.

51   ANGLE - WIDE

					DATA
			Conceivably, the ship's power
			distribution nodes are vulnerable
			to those frequencies.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 35.

51   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			If we can generate a concentrated
			burst of energy with that same
			frequency distribution... I mean
			a lot more than anything our
			phasers or photon torpedos could
			provide...

					RIKER
			How do we do that?

					WESLEY
			The main deflector dish.

					GEORDI
			It's the only component of the
			Enterprise designed to channel
			that much power at controlled
			frequencies.

					SHELBY
			Unfortunately, there is one slight
			detail -- in the process, the
			blast completely destroys the
			Enterprise as well.

					RIKER
				(muses)
			But if we could get far enough
			away... increase the deflector
			range...

					SHELBY
				(nods)
			It could work. In the meantime,
			we should retune all phasers,
			including hand units, to the same
			frequency.

					RIKER
				(acknowledges)
			Proceed. I'll inform the
			Captain...

					SHELBY
			There's one other recommendation
			I'd like to make, Commander.
			Separate the saucer section...
			assign a skeleton crew to create
			a diversion...

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT THREE 36.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(shakes his head)
			We may need power from the saucer
			impulse engines...

					SHELBY
			But it would give them more than
			one target to worry about.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			No, it's too great a risk...

					SHELBY
			I'd like the captain to make that
			decision, sir.

					RIKER
				(cool)
			I bring all alternatives to the
			captain's attention, Commander.
				(dismissing them)
			That'll be all.

	As the others EXIT, Geordi lingers a moment...

					GEORDI
			I'll need to install
			higher-capacity power transfers
			to the deflector dish,
			Commander...

					RIKER
			How long...

					GEORDI
			Better part of a day.

	Riker acknowledges, stands, still bristling about
	Shelby...

					RIKER
			She gets a full head of steam up,
			doesn't she...

					GEORDI
			Yessir... she's... a formidable
			presence to say the least. But
			I'm convinced she can help us
			here, Commander...

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 37.

51   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			I am too, Geordi. Don't worry
			about it. I can handle Shelby.

	Riker nods and they EXIT.

52   INT. BRIDGE

	Riker walks to the Ready Room door and rings the
	chime... Worf in command.

					PICARD'S VOICE
			Come.

53   ANGLE - THE DOOR

	slides open and as Riker steps forward, he reacts as
	he sees Shelby with Picard.

54   INT. CAPT. READY ROOM - CONTINUOUS

					PICARD
			Come in, Number One... Commander
			Shelby was just telling me of your
			concerns about her plan...

					RIKER
			I'm sorry that she troubled you,
			sir... I already informed her...

					PICARD
			Yes, I entirely agree with you.
			It's not the time. But I am
			afraid the time may eventually
			come when greater risks are
			required. I'd like you to
			consider her plan as a fall-back
			position and make the necessary
			preparations.

					RIKER
			Very good, sir.

55   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and Shelby EXIT the Ready Room and you can cut
	the tension with a knife... she moves to the turbolift
	and he's on her heels.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 38.

56   INT. TURBOLIFT

	As they ENTER...

					SHELBY
			Deck eight. Battle bridge.

	The doors close. Shelby avoids his eyes. No guilt
	from her. Just unstoppable.

					RIKER
				(to comm)
			Halt.
				(to Shelby)
			You and I have to talk, Commander.

					SHELBY
			You never ordered me not to
			discuss this with the captain...

					RIKER
			You disagree with me, fine. You
			want to take it to the captain,
			fine. Through me. You do an end
			run around me again, I'll snap
			you back so hard, you'll think
			you're a first year cadet again.

					SHELBY
			May I speak frankly, sir?

					RIKER
			By all means.

					SHELBY
			You're in my way.

					RIKER
			Really? How terrible for you.

					SHELBY
			All you know how to do is play
			it safe... I guess that's why
			someone like you sits in the
			shadow of a great man for as long
			as you have, passing up one
			command after another.
				(to comm)
			Proceed to deck eight.

					RIKER
			When it comes to this ship, to
			this crew, you're damned right
			I'll play it safe.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT THREE 39.

56   CONTINUED:

					SHELBY
			If you can't make the big
			decisions, Commander, I suggest
			you make room for someone who can.

	The door opens and she EXITS. On Riker's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FOUR 40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	hiding in the dust cloud in the nebula... moving back
	to find the Borg ship hovering over the swirl.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. The
			Enterprise remains concealed in
			the dust cloud. And to my
			surprise, the Borg have maintained
			their position, waiting for us
			to come out of hiding. I have
			no explanation for their special
			interest in me or this ship.

57A  INT. ENGINEERING

	Much activity. Repairs are continuing...
	supernumeraries working at the last patches in the
	breach area... at consoles, Geordi, Wesley, Shelby and
	Data huddle and compare notes... as Picard ENTERS,
	taking a slow, respectful inspection. The crew members
	look up to acknowledge Picard, who just nods,
	"carry-on" as he passes through...

					PICARD (V.O.)
			We continue to prepare our
			defenses for the inevitable
			confrontation. But, I must admit,
			on this night I contemplate the
			distinct possibility that no
			defense may be adequate against
			this enemy...

57B  INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Dark and deserted. The view out the windows blinded by
	the nebula fog. Picard ENTERS, walking slowly... takes
	a long look...

					GUINAN (O.S.)
			Trouble sleeping?

	Picard turns...

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT FOUR 41.

57C  ANGLE - GUINAN

	at the bar

					PICARD
			Something of a tradition,
			Guinan... touring the ship before
			a battle...

					GUINAN
			Before a hopeless battle, if I
			remember the tradition correctly.

	Picard moves to the bar.

					PICARD
			Not necessarily. Nelson toured
			the HMS Victory before
			Trafalgar...

					GUINAN
			But Nelson didn't come home from
			Trafalgar, did he?

					PICARD
			No, but the battle was won.

					GUINAN
			And you, Picard, do you expect
			this battle to be won?

					PICARD
			We may yet prevail. It is a
			conceit but a healthy one.
				(beat)
			I wonder if the Emperor Honorious
			watching the Visigoths coming over
			the seventh hill could truly
			realize that the Roman Empire was
			about to fall. This is really
			just another page of history,
			isn't it? Will this be the end
			of our civilization?
				(shrugs)
			... Turn the page.

					GUINAN
			It is not the end.

					PICARD
			You say that with remarkable
			assuredness.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FOUR 42.

57C  CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			With experience. When the Borg
			destroyed my world, my people
			scattered throughout the
			universe. But we survived. And
			so will humanity. As long as
			there is a handful left to keep
			the spirit alive. You will
			prevail. Even if it takes a
			millennium.

	Picard nods with appreciation for her... and then the
	ship shakes and they react, turn to see --

57D  ANGLE - THE WINDOWS (OPTICAL)

	somewhere beyond the fog, bright explosions are
	visible...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Captain Picard, report to the
			bridge.

	On the move...

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			On my way, Lieutenant.

	And EXITS.

58   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard ENTERS... Riker, Worf watch the viewscreen as
	the explosions continue periodically. Supernumeraries
	at conn and ops.

					RIKER
			They're some kind of
			magnetometric-guided charges.

	As one "depth charge" explodes perilously close by...

					PICARD
			Status of shields.

					WORF
			Back to forty-eight percent,
			Captain.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FOUR 43.

58   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to comm)
			Mister La Forge, I may have to
			take us out of the nebula... I'll
			need all the power you can give
			me.

	Another huge explosion rattles us...

59   INT. ENGINEERING

	Data, Wesley, Shelby working at stations in the
	background.

					GEORDI
			Engines are ready, Captain.
			Recommend you adjust shield
			harmonics to favor the upper EM
			band when you proceed...

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Acknowledged.

	And this time a direct hit...

60   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Direct hit... deck nine...

					RIKER
			Damage report...

					WORF
			Structural latching system
			integrity breached...

					PICARD
			Take us out of here, Number One...

					RIKER
			Fire up the engines... half
			impulse until we clear the
			nebula... then punch it to warp
			nine.

					PICARD
			Ready phasers... load forward
			torpedo bays...

					RIKER
			Engage.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FOUR 44.

61   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves out of the cloud... immediately the Borg ship
	follows...

62   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					WORF
			Borg tractor beam is attempting
			to lock on...

					PICARD
			Fire at will. Continue rotating
			shield frequ...

					WORF
			Shields are failing...

	The ship is rocked as the tractor beam locks on...
	people are almost knocked down...

					WORF
			Tractor beam has locked on.

					RIKER
			They're holding us...

	A Borg MATERIALIZES...

	Borg #1 looks around, identifies Picard, moves calmly
	toward him... Worf fires his phaser... the Borg's
	force field is ineffective... it breaks down and the
	Borg is blown down... immediately two more Borg
	MATERIALIZE... one by the fallen Borg, another behind
	Picard... Worf fires at the Borg (#2) near Picard.
	But this time the Borg's force field has changed color
	and repels the phasers...

					RIKER
			It's no use... they've already
			adapted to the new frequencies...

	Riker charges Borg #2 going for Picard but the Borg
	easily sends Riker crashing against a far wall, and
	grabs Picard. Worf moves toward Picard as...

62A  OMITTED

62B  BORG #3

	removes parts of the dead Borg #1...

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT FOUR 45.

62C  ANGLE - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	Worf reaches him just as he DEMATERIALIZES along with
	Borg #2 and Borg #3... a beat later, dead Borg#1 withers
	away into dust... and...

62D  WORF

	quickly moves back to Tactical...

					WORF
			The Borg ship is disengaging...
			leaving at warp speed...

					RIKER
				(to conn)
			Maintain pursuit...

					WORF
			Borg vessel has reached warp
			nine... nine-point-four...
			nine-point-six...

					RIKER
			Stay with them.
				(to comm)
			Riker to O'Brien. Can you get
			a fix on the captain?

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Negative, sir. There's some kind
			of interference. I can't lock
			in on his signal.

					RIKER
			Senior officers report to the
			bridge.

					WORF
			Sir, the coordinates they've
			set... they're on a direct
			course... to sector zero-zero-one.
			The Terran system.

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Earth.

	On Riker's reaction...

63   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in pursuit of the Borg ship.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/17/90 - ACT FOUR 46.

64   INT. BORG SHIP

	Picard is escorted by two Borgs... he reacts as he sees
	--

65   OMITTED

66   INT. BORG SHIP (MATTE SHOT)

	The same massive chamber we saw on the Main Viewer
	earlier... thousands of Borg lined up... as Picard
	ENTERS. They speak with a thousand deafening voices:

					BORG
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard, you lead
			the strongest ship of the
			Federation Starfleet. You speak
			for your people.

					PICARD
			I have nothing to say to you, and
			I will resist you with my last
			ounce of strength.

					BORG
			Strength is irrelevant.
			Resistance is futile. We wish to
			improve ourselves. We will add
			your biological and technological
			distinctiveness to our own. Your
			culture will adapt to service ours.

					PICARD
			Impossible. My culture is based
			on freedom and self-determination.

					BORG
			Freedom is irrelevant. Self-determination
			is irrelevant. You must comply.

					PICARD
			We would rather die.

					BORG
			Death is irrelevant.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FOUR 47.

66   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What is it you wish of me?

					BORG
			Your archaic cultures are
			authority driven. To facilitate
			our introduction into your
			societies, it has been decided
			that a human voice will speak for
			us in all communications. You
			have been chosen to be that voice.

	On Picard's reaction...

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in pursuit of the Borg vessel.

68   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Shelby, Geordi, Data, Troi, Worf, Beverly,
	Wesley. Supernumeraries are at Conn and Ops.

					WORF
			They're leading us into the heart
			of our own defenses...

					GEORDI
			So far, they haven't had any
			reason to worry about our
			defenses...

					WESLEY
			Commander, if the Borg stay at
			warp nine-point-six, we'll be
			forced to discontinue pursuit and
			power down in less than three
			hours.

					DATA
			Two hours, forty minutes and three
			seconds.

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			How soon before the deflector is
			ready?

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT FOUR 48.

68   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We're close. Few hours maybe...
				(before Riker has to
				 tell him)
			I know I'll get it done in two...
			somehow... but Commander, I need
			serious power from the warp
			engines to make this weapon work.
			We're using all we've got just
			to keep up with them...

					SHELBY
			We've got to get that ship down
			to impulse.

					RIKER
			I'm leading an away team over
			there to get the captain back.
			We'll find a way to bring them
			out of warp...
				(orders)
			Ensign Crusher... continue to
			assist Mister La Forge...
			Commander Shelby, you will take
			the bridge and coordinate with
			Starfleet... Data, Worf, Doctor
			Crusher, you're with me...

					SHELBY
				(protesting)
			Excuse me, sir... with my
			knowledge of the Borg...

					RIKER
				(not now)
			Those are my orders, Commander.

	Shelby blinks. Troi fills the breach.

					TROI
			Commander Riker...
				(beat)
			It is inappropriate for you to
			lead the away team. Until the
			return of Captain Picard, you are
			in command of the Enterprise.
			We are in a state of war. Your
			place is on the bridge.

 STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FOUR 49.

68   CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker frowns... every bit of his soul wants to lead
	the charge to the rescue... and suddenly he feels what
	it takes to command... to delegate authority, to think
	of the greater needs... but it's frustrating as hell.

					RIKER
				(softer)
			Commander Shelby, you will lead
			the away team.

	And he sinks into the big chair...

					RIKER
			Make it so.

	The others scramble and...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FIVE     50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

69   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Still at warp... pursuing the Borg ship.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, supplemental.
			Our pursuit of the Borg continues
			at high warp on a course that
			will take us to the very core of
			the Federation. The devastation
			they could bring is beyond
			imagination.

70   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Shelby, Data and Beverly wait with O'Brien as Worf
	arrives, hands out phasers...

					WORF
			These phasers have been retuned.
			Each has a different frequency
			spanning the upper EM band.

					SHELBY
			All right... a reminder... we only
			get to use each of these once,
			maybe twice before the Borg learn
			to adapt. Don't fire until you
			have to...

					BEVERLY
			What kind of resistance can we
			expect?

	(Beverly wasn't around for the Borg last year.)

					DATA
			At our last encounter, the Borg
			virtually ignored us when we
			beamed aboard their vessel,
			Doctor. They clearly did not
			consider our being there a
			threat.

					SHELBY
			That could very well change,
			however, if we start interfering
			with their plans.

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FIVE     51.

70   CONTINUED:

	They move to the transporter...

					SHELBY
			Shelby to bridge. Away team
			ready.

									INTERCUT:

71   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Troi and supernumeraries.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			We've got fifty-eight minutes
			before we have to power down and
			disengage.

					SHELBY
			Understood.

					RIKER
			Proceed.
				(quick)
			Commander, no unnecessary risks.
			If it becomes clear you can't
			succeed, I want you back here,
			alive... I don't want any dead
			heroes. Clear?

					SHELBY
			Very clear, sir. Shelby out.

					O'BRIEN
			We've matched warp velocity for
			transport, Commander.

					SHELBY
			Energize.

72   INT. BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Shelby, Data, Worf and Beverly MATERIALIZE...

73   CLOSER

	assume a defensive posture. There is no resistance.
	Many of the Borg are in stasis. Occasionally, one
	walks by and ignores the away team.

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT FIVE     52.

73   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(checking tricorder)
			Tricorder functions are minimal.

					SHELBY
			Any signs of human life?

					WORF
			Inconclusive.

	He continues to make adjustments on the tricorder.
	Beverly gets her first look at the Borg up close and
	personal... studying the gridwork structures...

					BEVERLY
				(awe)
			Look at this... this is
			extraordinary.

					DATA
				(acknowledges)
			These appear to be some kind of
			power waveguide conduits which
			allow them to work collectively
			as they perform ship functions.

					SHELBY
			There's no way to take out enough
			of these to slow them down.

					DATA
				(agreeing)
			The decentralized power system
			makes it virtually impossible.

	Cautiously moving forward...

					BEVERLY
				(studying the
				 configuration)
			What about looking at it... from
			the mosquito's point of view.

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			An interesting metaphor, Doctor.
			What is your idea?

					BEVERLY
			If we sting them in a tender
			spot... at least we might get them
			to stop a minute to scratch.

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FIVE     53.

73   CONTINUED: (2)

	Data and Shelby exchange a glance... not a bad plan.
	As they move into an intersection to see the awesome
	conduit box...

					DATA
			Distribution nodes.

					SHELBY
			If we take out a few of these,
			it just might make them scratch...

	Data acknowledges as Worf picks up something on his
	tricorder.

					WORF
			The captain's communicator...
			it is still activated.

					BEVERLY
				(keying insignia)
			Crusher to Picard, can you hear
			me, Captain...

	No response.

					SHELBY
			Can you locate it, Worf?

					WORF
				(checking)
			This way...

	He leads them down a corridor...

73A  INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Admiral Hanson on the monitor... Riker notably
	standing, not sitting in the captain's chair...

					RIKER
			I strongly recommend redeploying
			all available defenses to protect
			sector zero-zero-one, Admiral...

					HANSON
				(acknowledges)
			We're moving to intercept at Wolf
			three five nine. We'll make our
			stand there. How much longer can
			you maintain pursuit?

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT FIVE     54.

73A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Twenty-two minutes if they stay
			at current speed. If we can't
			bring them out of warp, we'll
			do as much damage as we can before
			we have to disengage.

					HANSON
				(nods)
			Picard?

					RIKER
			Nothing yet, sir.

74   OMITTED

74A  INT. BORG SHIP

	Down another corridor, Worf leading the way with his
	tricorder... he stops... a series of large drawers line
	one wall... it might almost remind us of a morgue...

					WORF
			In here.

	An exchange of concerned glances... Data moves forward
	and pulls out the heavy drawer... they react as they
	see inside --

75   ANGLE - PICARD'S UNIFORM

	folded neatly, the communicator is visible. His empty
	boots.

75A  RESUME - SHELBY

					SHELBY
			Shelby to Enterprise.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead.

					SHELBY
			We've found the captain's uniform.
			And his communicator.

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FIVE     55.

75B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker frowns... exchanges a worried look with Troi...

					SHELBY'S COM VOICE
			We're resuming our search.

	Behind him Wesley and Geordi ENTER from the
	turbolift... as Riker sees them --

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Stand by, Commander.

					WESLEY
			We're in business.

					GEORDI
			It'll burn out the main
			deflector... but it'll be one hell
			of a bang.

					RIKER
			Radiation danger?

					WESLEY
			We'll need to evacuate the entire
			forward half of the secondary
			hull. And the lower three decks
			of the saucer.

					TROI
			I'll see to that.

	She moves off the bridge.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Commander Shelby... we have only
			seventeen minutes of warp power
			left. Do what you can to get
			them out of warp.

75C  INT. BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The away team continues to move cautiously into an
	intersection.

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FIVE     56.

75C  CONTINUED:

					SHELBY
				(to comm)
			Acknowledged. Shelby out.
				(to the team)
			Let's take out some of these
			distribution nodes and see what
			happens...
				(beat)
			Get ready. This may rile up our
			friends.

	Data fires his phaser at the top of the conduit box...
	nothing... then Worf and Data fire together... this
	time, the conduit box shorts out and sparks fly...
	they move quickly out...

76   INT. BORG SHIP

	The Borg are stirring.

77
thru	OMITTED
79

80   ANGLE - THE AWAY TEAM

	reacts as the Borg begin to exit their shelves... as
	many as we can muster... they see our guys... and move
	calmly toward them... we retreat...

80A  INTO ANOTHER INTERSECTION (OPTICAL)

	and Worf and Data shoot out another conduit box... more
	sparks...

81   ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As more Borgs exit their shelves... see us... come at
	us...

					SHELBY
			Ready phasers...

	They raise their weapons... the Borg move in on them...

					SHELBY
			Fire.

	Shelby and Data fire one direction... Worf and Beverly
	the other...

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/6/90 - ACT FIVE     57.

82   ONE SET OF BORGS (OPTICAL)

	go down...

83   ANOTHER SET OF BORGS (OPTICAL)

	go down... but more come right behind, climbing over
	them...

84   THE AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	moves down a clear corridor...

					SHELBY
			Enterprise, encountering
			resistance, prepare to beam us
			back on my signal...

	... into another intersection... Data and Worf fire
	and destroy a third conduit box.

85
thru	OMITTED
87

88   INT. BORG SHIP

	A portion of the lights fail...

89   THE AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	is cloaked in shadows... the sparks creating almost a
	strobe effect...

89A  ANGLE - MORE BORGS (OPTICAL)

	coming... the away team fire phasers... the Borg have
	adapted... none of the phasers affect them this time...
	we retreat again.

					SHELBY
			Enterprise... beam us...

					WORF
			Wait! Look --

	He points... and

90
thru	OMITTED
92

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT FIVE     58.

93   ANGLE - ANOTHER ROW OF BORGS EMERGING FROM THEIR
SLOTS

	in the strobe effect... and one of them at the far
	end... is Picard... seen in profile, he looks normal.

94   THE AWAY TEAM

					WORF
			Captain!

95   PICARD

	turns slowly, calmly... and push in as he does to see
	he has been turned into a Borg. Half his face is
	gone... replaced with machinery.

96   REACTIONS - CLOSEUPS

	of the away team... stunned.

97   PICARD

	moves toward them... with the Borg as they surround...

98   THE AWAY TEAM (OPTICAL)

	Worf bursts forward trying to get to his captain...
	is repelled violently by a Borg aura around Picard...
	falls to the floor.

					SHELBY
			Enterprise, get us out of here.

	As sparking effects continue from the damage to the
	distribution nodes, they DEMATERIALIZE.

99   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Troi, Wes at Conn... Geordi at Engineering
	station.

					WESLEY
			Sir, they did it... the Borg ship
			is dropping out of warp...

					RIKER
			Go to impulse.

     STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/11/90 - ACT FIVE     59.

99   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Diverting warp energy to main
			deflector...

					RIKER
			Move us to within forty thousand
			kilometers, match velocity.
			Commence arming sequence...
			Increase deflector modulation to
			upper frequency band...

	The away team ENTERS from the turbolift... Worf moves
	to Tactical...

					RIKER
			The captain?

					DATA
			Sir, Captain Picard has been
			altered by the Borg. We were
			unable to retrieve him...

					RIKER
			Altered... ?

					WORF
			He is a Borg, sir.

	Riker reacts, stunned.

					SHELBY
			We'll go back... I need more
			people... we need to retune the
			phasers again... we'll get him
			out of there...

					GEORDI
			Commander, reading subspace field
			fluctuations within the Borg ship.
			Looks like they're regenerating...
			restoring power. They could be
			capable of warp any minute.

	Riker's mind working... covering the options...

					RIKER
			Is the deflector ready?

					GEORDI
				(registering import of
				 the pending decision)
			Ready, sir.

      STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/9/90 - ACT FIVE     60.

99   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Will, he's alive... if we get him
			back, I might be able to
			restore...

	Push in to Riker...

					RIKER
			This is our only chance to destroy
			them... if they get back into warp,
			our weapon becomes useless.

					SHELBY
			We'll go back... we'll sabotage
			them again if we have to...

					RIKER
				(shakes his head)
			We can't maintain pursuit. We
			don't have the power.
				(beat)
			Prepare to fire.

					SHELBY
			At least consult with Starfleet
			Command.
				(to Worf)
			Get Admiral Hanson on subspace...

					RIKER
			Belay that order, Lieutenant.
			There's no time...

					WORF
			Sir, we are being hailed by the
			Borg...

					RIKER
			On screen.

100
thru	OMITTED
101

102  ANGLE (OPTICAL) - VIEWSCREEN

	Picard-Borg appears... he speaks with a single but
	metallic Borg voice... a version of his own... and
	during the speech we

									INTERCUT:

     STAR TREK: "Best of Both Worlds" - REV. 4/10/90 - ACT FIVE     61.

103  MATCHING PUSHES TO CLOSEUPS OF RIKER AND PICARD
	(OPTICAL)

					PICARD/BORG
			I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance
			is futile. Your life as it has
			been is over. From this time
			forward, you will service... us.

	And on an extreme closeup of Riker... a deep breath,
	then firm without raising his voice...

					RIKER
			Mister Worf... fire.

									FREEZE FRAME

	SUPER: TO BE CONTINUED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             









                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
              "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II" 
                          #40274-175 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Michael Piller 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
                       
                        JULY 2, 1990


         STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - 7/9/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
              "The Best of Both Worlds" Part Two 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ADMIRAL HANSON
                RIKER              LT. COMMANDER SHELBY
                DATA               LOCUTUS (PICARD-BORG)
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             Non-Speaking
                                     SEVERAL BORG
                GUINAN             
                O'BRIEN            
                GLEASON            

                COMPUTER VOICE     

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  MISC. SECURITY PERSONNEL

         STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - 7/10/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
               "The Best of Both Worlds" Part Two
                   
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE                BATTLE SECTION
              BATTLE BRIDGE              SAUCER SECTION
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              MAIN ENGINEERING         THE STARFLEET SHIPS
              SICKBAY                    USS CHEKHOV
              DATA'S LABRATORY           USS KYUSHU
              CORRIDOR                   USS MELBOURNE
              TURBOLIFT                  ETC.
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
          
            ENTERPRISE SHUTTLE         ENTERPRISE SHUTTLE
          
            THE BORG SHIP              THE BORG SHIP
              INTERIOR CHAMBER
              OPERATING ROOM           SATURN (FROM SPACE)
          
            ADMIRAL HANSON'S SHIP      MARS (FROM SPACE)
              (GALAXY CLASS STARSHIP)    UNMANNED PODS
              READY ROOM
              BATTLE BRIDGE            EARTH (FROM SPACE)

  STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
              "The Best of Both Worlds" Part Two 
                
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                 LOCUTUS           low-KEW-tus
                 ITERATIVE         IT-er-ah-tiv

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/27/90 - TEASER    1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
              "The Best of Both Worlds" Part Two                   
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

	INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL) - LOCUTUS ON SCREEN

	barely reacts to Riker's order to fire. Red alert
	continues. We hear a low rumbling, slowly growing...

	RIKER

	Eyes locked on Locutus. The rumbling grows.

	GEORDI

	at the Engineering Station... monitoring readings...

					GEORDI
			Deflector power approaching
			maximum limits. Energy discharge
			in... six seconds...

	As the rumble heightens to a roar...

	VARIOUS REACTIONS

	Beverly... Troi... Worf... Wesley... Shelby... finally
	back to Riker...

	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Close on the main deflector dish as it glows...
	pulses... and then erupts in a blinding beam that
	strikes --

	EXT. SPACE - THE BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	A forcefield absorbing the continuing blast.

	INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The ship shakes...

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/27/90 - TEASER    2.

	CONTINUED:

					WORF
			The Borg ship is undamaged.

					SHELBY
			Impossible...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning. Warp reactor core
			primary coolant failure.

					GEORDI
			Can't maintain it much longer,
			Commander...

	Riker never takes his eyes off Locutus...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning. Exceeding reaction
			chamber thermal limit.

					RIKER
			Cease fire.

	Geordi runs through a series of commands on his
	panels...

					GEORDI
			Shutting down warp engines.

	The roar stops... the silence is eerie... The Bridge
	crew is stunned.

					RIKER
				(unbelievable)
			They couldn't have adapted that
			quickly...

					LOCUTUS
				(on the contrary)
			The knowledge and experience of
			the human Picard is part of...
			us... now. It has prepared us...
			for all possible courses of
			action. Your resistance is
			hopeless...
				(beat)
			... Number One.

     STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - TEASER     3.

7    CONTINUED: (2)

	And on the frightening intimacy of the moment... on
	Riker's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/6/90 - ACT TWO    4.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

8    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Alone... The Borg ship is gone.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First Officer's Log, Stardate
			43999.1. The Borg ship has
			resumed its course toward Earth.
			We are unable to pursue pending
			repairs to the Enterprise.

9    INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Geordi, Troi, Worf, Beverly and Shelby. Admiral
	Hanson is on the viewscreen; he is in his Ready Room on
	a Galaxy Starship.

					RIKER
			... and as we anticipated, the
			blast burned out the main
			navigational deflector... we also
			have damage to shields and the
			reactor core.

					GEORDI
			We should be back up in eight to
			twelve hours, Admiral.

	Hanson frowns, acknowledges...

					HANSON
			Well, we'll miss you at the party.

					RIKER
			The Enterprise will be there, sir.
			Maybe a little late. But we'll
			be there.

					HANSON
			Your engagements gave us valuable
			time. We've mobilized a fleet
			of forty starships at Wolf 359
			and that's just for starters...
			the Klingons are sending
			warships... Hell, we've even
			thought about opening
			communications with the
			Romulans...

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/10/90 - ACT ONE    5.

9    CONTINUED:

					SHELBY
			You realize, Admiral, that with
			the assistance of Picard, the Borg
			will be prepared for your
			defenses.

	Hanson takes a long beat as though he's considering
	the dreadful ramifications of this fact. But that's
	not what he's thinking about at all. He finally
	speaks.

					HANSON
			Lieutenant... a few years ago,
			I watched a freshman cadet pass
			four upper classman on the last
			hill of the forty kilometer run
			on Danula Two... damndest thing
			I ever saw... only freshman to
			ever win the Academy marathon.
			I made it my business to get to
			know that young fellow... got to
			know him very very well... I'll
			tell ya, I've never known anyone
			with more drive, determination
			or more courage than Jean-Luc
			Picard. There's no way in hell
			he would assist the Borg. I
			want that clear.

					SHELBY
			Of course, Admiral...

					HANSON
			He is a casualty of war.

					BEVERLY
			Then... we have abandoned all hope
			of recovering him.

					HANSON
				(reluctantly
				 acknowledges)
			In less than twenty-four hours,
			this armada's going to hit that
			Borg vessel with everything we
			can muster. Either they survive
			or we do. As for Picard...
				(beat)
			A great man has been lost. Your
			Captain. My friend.

	He sighs, looks down a beat and then up.

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT ONE    6.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					HANSON
			Commander Riker... I hereby
			promote you to the field
			commission of Captain.

	Push in on Riker...

					HANSON
			The Enterprise is your ship now.
			Congratulations. I wish the
			circumstances were different.

					RIKER
			Good luck, Admiral.

					HANSON
			To us all.

	He signs off.

10   EXT. SPACE - THE BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	warping toward Earth.

11   INT. BORG SHIP

	Moving down a row... no activity... the Borg are in
	their regenerative state, in their compartments...
	finding Locutus in a compartment, 'asleep'... a shudder
	crosses his face as though a nightmare has invaded his
	mind... suddenly his eyes open in a panic...

12   MATTE SHOT - THE BORG SHIP INTERIOR (OPTICAL)

	An agonizing human cry echoes through the chamber...

13   A BORG IN HIS COMPARTMENT

	reacts to the commotion... methodically EXITS and moves
	to Locutus, who resists his efforts to restrain him...
	another Borg joins them... together they escort him
	out of his compartment...

14   INT. BORG OPERATING ROOM - MONTAGE SEQUENCE (OPTICAL)

	Small and no different than any other area of the ship
	except there is a medical table...

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT ONE    7.

14   CONTINUED:

	Locutus is lying on his back, conscious as one Borg
	prepares to use a long, probing implant device to add a
	bio-chip... another Borg prepares a huge mechanical arm
	to attach... and as we slowly push in to Locutus'
	face... and into his eye... a single tear is in one
	corner... and as the operation commences, his eyes
	close and after a beat, slowly, the color in his human
	face begins to drain further and further away until
	he is ashen white.

15   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Riker stands at the window, now wearing a Captain's
	rank, looks around... moves closer to Picard's
	desk... and studies the empty chair... and it is a
	symbol of the man... and he cannot bring himself to
	sit there. So he sits in the chair he always sits
	in... facing the Captain's desk. A chime. He
	reacts... stands...

					RIKER
			Come.

	Troi ENTERS. Riker is glad to see her, smiles, warm.

					RIKER
			Hi.

					TROI
			You wanted to see me?

	And already it's different between them... he is the
	Captain now and that inherently creates an emotional
	barrier.

					RIKER
			How's the crew?

					TROI
			Throwing themselves into the work
			to be done... the emotional impact
			hasn't been fully realized yet...

					RIKER
				(understands)
			I guess Starfleet training kicks
			in and takes over...

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/6/90 - ACT ONE    8.

15   CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(acknowledges)
			We know the risks, tell ourselves
			we're prepared for the
			consequences... and yet, something
			like this cuts deeper than we can
			admit at first. He was our
			Captain. It's like losing the
			leader of a nation or the head
			of a family.

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			He was more of a father to me than
			my own.

	Troi nods sympathetically...

					RIKER
			When I saw him like that...
			mutilated...

					TROI
			You did what you had to do...
			nobody doubts your love for him...

					RIKER
			Was there any part of him left,
			Deanna?

					TROI
				(slow)
			Yes. I can still sense his
			humanity

					RIKER
				(looks down)
			Then you must have sensed his
			pain...

	Her silence tells him she does.

					RIKER
			I don't envy your abilities.

	He cannot stay with the intensity of this moment...
	Breaking the tension --

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/6/90 - ACT ONE    9.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			I'd better check on the progress
			of our repairs...
				(beat)
			There won't be any changes... as
			far as I'm concerned it's his
			ship, his crew... and everything
			we do, every battle we fight, it's
			for him.
				(beat, warm)
			I'm glad you're here to help me
			with this.

					TROI
			Thank you, Captain.

	And as they both realize their intimacy will be never
	quite the same again.

					RIKER
				(dismissed)
			Counselor...

	Their eyes say more than their words. And as she
	leaves, we stay a beat on him as he begins to realize
	it's lonely at the top and he glances once more at --

16   THE DESK

	and the empty chair... where he still has not been
	seated.

17   INT. TURBOLIFT

	as it opens and Riker and Worf ENTER.

					RIKER
			... and Mister Crusher has
			suggested a chip might be designed
			that will automatically retune
			phasers to a random setting after
			each discharge...

					WORF
			That would be a great advantage.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE   10.

17   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We should also see if we can find
			some way to neutralize their
			forcefields, Worf... we've got
			to show them we can adapt too.
				(to com)
			Engineering.
				(continuing to Worf)
			We're not just fighting the Borg
			anymore... we're fighting the life
			experience they've stolen from
			Captain Picard... how the hell
			do we defeat an enemy that knows
			us better than we know
			ourselves... ?

					WORF
			The Borg have neither honor nor
			courage... that is our greatest
			advantage.

					RIKER
			I hope it's enough.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE   11.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

	The doors open. They EXIT...

18   OMITTED

19   INT. ENGINEERING

	The warp reactor where Geordi and Shelby are
	supervising repairs, checking panels, sensors...

					GEORDI
			Engine control processors are back
			up...

					SHELBY
			Accelerator coils are responding
			normally...

					GEORDI
			Forward shields at fifty-eight
			percent... aft shields --
				(reacts as he studies
				 sensors)
			Sensors must be down...

					SHELBY
			Checking... sensors are fine...
			no, aft shields have completely
			failed... dammit... auxiliary
			generators are out again...

	Riker and Worf ENTER. Seeing Worf --

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/27/90 - ACT ONE   11A.

	CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Just the man I need.
				(to Riker)
			We're having problems with the
			aft shields... generators are
			going on and off line... I could
			use your help, Worf...

	Riker nods his approval. Geordi and Worf start to
	move...

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT ONE    12.

19   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			How soon do we get underway,
			Geordi?

					GEORDI
			Still a couple hours... Commander
			Shelby can fill you in...

	Geordi and Worf EXIT... Riker and Shelby are alone...
	the first time they've been alone since the big
	Turbolift argument... and the tension of their
	relationship hangs over the scene.

					SHELBY
			The main navigational deflector
			is functional again... Sherbourne
			and Barclay are running through
			the final testing sequence now...

					RIKER
			The warp reactor core?

					SHELBY
			Reconstruction is proceeding
			normally... it's slow work. If
			we can nail down this shield
			generator problem, I agree with
			La Forge... we should be at
			operating capacity in two or three
			hours...

					RIKER
			Good.

	An uncomfortable beat of silence as they study each
	other...

					SHELBY
			Anything else, sir?

					RIKER
			Yes. You did a good job on the
			Borg ship.

					SHELBY
			I didn't get Picard.

					RIKER
			You stopped them. You gave us
			our shot.

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT ONE    13.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

	Shelby realizes that Riker is being extraordinarily
	generous and she appreciates it. About to apologize
	for her earlier attitude --

					SHELBY
			Sir...

					RIKER
			Commander, we don't have to like
			each other to work well together.
			In fact, I expect you to continue
			to keep me on my toes.

					SHELBY
				(quick)
			Some might define that as the role
			of a first officer.

	Riker reacts, frowns...

					RIKER
			Damn, you are ambitious, aren't
			you, Shelby...

					SHELBY
			Yes.

	Riker shakes his head, almost smiles. She does have
	chutzpa.

					SHELBY
				(continuing)
			Captain Riker, based on our past
			relationship, there's no reason
			I should expect to become your
			first officer... except you need
			me. I know how to get things
			done. And I have the expertise
			in the Borg...

					RIKER
			You also have a lot to learn,
			Commander.

					SHELBY
				(beat, taking it as a
				 rejection)
			Yessir.

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT ONE    14.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
				(beat)
			Almost as much as I had to learn
			when I came aboard as Captain
			Picard's first officer. He
			reminded me of that fact when I
			commented on what a pain in the
			neck you are.

					SHELBY
				(relieved)
			Yessir.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Data to Riker. Message from
			Starfleet, Captain.

					RIKER
			Go ahead, Data.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Starfleet reports it has engaged
			the Borg at Wolf 359.

	On Riker's reaction...

20
thru	OMITTED
25

26   INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker ENTERING in a hurry from the Turbolift. Data,
	Wesley and supernumeraries.

					DATA
			Admiral Hanson on subspace,
			Captain...

					RIKER
			On screen.

27   ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Hanson's image on screen... he's on a Battle Bridge at
	Red Alert... reception is breaking up... his ship is
	clearly in battle... some shaking...

					RIKER
			Admiral...

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT ONE    15.

27   CONTINUED:

					HANSON
				(calm but worried)
			The fight does not go well,
			Enterprise... we're attempting
			to withdraw and regroup.
			Rendezvous with fleet...

	Transmission ends suddenly... subspace hiss and snow
	fills the screen... on Riker's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/6/90 - ACT TWO    16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

28   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	warping.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Captain's Log, Stardate 44000.3.
			Repairs are complete. The
			Enterprise is warping to
			rendezvous with Starfleet at Wolf
			359. Subspace communications from
			the site of battle have been cut
			off possibly by Borg interference.

29   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Riker, Data, Geordi, Beverly, Shelby, Worf, Troi.

					RIKER
			Lieutenant Worf, everyone at this
			table shares my respect for your
			service to this ship. But right
			now, I need your experience at
			tactical... Mister Data, I
			realize that your very nature
			omits ambition. Nevertheless,
			I want you to know I thought
			seriously about you as first
			officer as well...

					DATA
			Thank you, sir...

					RIKER
			But this is not a time for change.
			I need you all where you are,
			where Captain Picard always relied
			on you.
				(with some tongue-in-cheek)
			I have been... reluctantly...
			forced to conclude that Commander
			Shelby, our expert on the Borg,
			is the ideal choice at this time
			for first officer.

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT TWO    17.

29   CONTINUED:

	Shelby has softened a bit by now, appreciates the humor
	at her expense... the staff nods congratulations. On
	to business...

					RIKER
			Based on our last communication,
			we have to assume the Borg have
			survived the fleet's attack...
			your thoughts on our next
			encounter...

					SHELBY
			What about the heavy graviton beam
			we were talking about... ?

					GEORDI
			I've gone over it four times...
			The local field distortion just
			wouldn't be strong enough to
			incapacitate them...

					DATA
			Doctor Crusher and I have been
			working on an interesting
			premise...

					BEVERLY
			With our recent experience in
			nanotechnology, we might be able
			to introduce a destructive breed
			of nanite to the Borg...

					SHELBY
			Nanites?

					DATA
			Robots small enough to enter
			living cells.

					RIKER
			How much time would it take to
			execute this...

					BEVERLY
			That's the problem. Two, three
			weeks.

					TROI
			In two or three weeks, nanites
			may be all that's left of the
			Federation.

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT TWO    18.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

	There's an ominous silence as the ideas run out.

					WORF
			We have the new phaser adapters...

					GEORDI
				(grim)
			Perhaps in concert with photon
			torpedoes... we can slow them
			down...

	But this is a crew with little hope and ultimately all
	eyes turn to their Captain. A long beat as Riker feels
	the responsibility of command.

					RIKER
			I'm sure Captain Picard would have
			something meaningful and inspiring
			to say right now. And to tell
			you the truth, I wish he were here
			to say it, cause I'd like to hear
			it, too.

30   ANGLE - THE FACES

	around the table.

					RIKER (O.C.)
				(continuing)
			I know how difficult this
			transition is for all of you.
			I can take over for him, but I
			can never replace Captain Picard
			and would never hope to...

31   RIKER

	And in that moment, Riker wonders as he looks around
	the table whether he's reaching them...

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			Whatever the outcome, I know our
			efforts in the coming battle will
			justify the faith he had in all
			of us.
				(beat, bailing out)
			Dismissed.

	As they rise to leave...

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT TWO    19.

32   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Riker ENTERS, frustrated, not sure what the hell he's
	going to do, not pleased with the way he handled the
	meeting... once more he looks at --

33   ANGLE - THE DESK

	with no one behind it...

34   RIKER

					RIKER
			What would you do?

	A chime.

					RIKER
			Come in.

	The door opens to reveal Guinan. She ENTERS.

					GUINAN
			May I speak to you, Captain?

					RIKER
				(reluctant)
			Well, actually Guinan... right
			now, I...

					GUINAN
				(will not be denied)
			Picard and I used to talk... now
			and again, when one of us needed
			to... I guess I'm just used to
			having the Captain's ear...

	And sacrilege as it might be, she sits behind the desk
	in the Captain's chair. Riker reacts.

					GUINAN
			I hope I'm not imposing.

	Riker studies her, let's get this over with.

					RIKER
			What's on your mind?

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT TWO    20.

34   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			I've heard a lot of people talking
			down in Ten Forward... They
			expect to be dead in the next day
			or two.

	It is said casually, stating a fact... A beat as Riker
	studies her, wonders what she's getting at.

					GUINAN
				(continuing)
			They like you, Riker. They trust
			you. But they don't believe
			anyone can save them.

					RIKER
				(defensive)
			I'm not sure anyone can.

					GUINAN
			The way I see things, if a man
			is convinced he's gonna die
			tomorrow, he'll probably find some
			way to make it happen.
				(beat)
			The only one who can turn that
			around... is you.

	Riker has had just about enough of this tutoring
	session with the bartender...

					RIKER
				(with an edge)
			I'll do the best I can.

					GUINAN
			You'll have to do something you
			don't want to do.
				(off his look)
			Let go of Picard.

					RIKER
				(calmly angry)
			Maybe you didn't hear --
			yesterday, I tried to kill him.

					GUINAN
			You tried to kill whatever that
			is on the Borg ship. Not Picard.
			Picard is still here, still in
			the room with us.
					(MORE)

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT TWO    21.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					GUINAN (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			If he had just died, it would
			be easier. But he's been taken
			from us a piece at a time.

	They study each other a long beat. Both feel the loss
	intensely.

					GUINAN
			Did he ever tell you why we were
			so close?

					RIKER
			No.

					GUINAN
			Then I'm not going to tell you
			either. But it was beyond
			friendship, beyond family... and
			I will let him go. You must,
			too.
				(beat)
			There can only be one Captain.

					RIKER
			It's not that simple... This was
			his crew... he wrote the book on
			this ship...

					GUINAN
			And the Borg know everything he
			knows...

					RIKER
			Yes...

					GUINAN
			Then, it's time to throw the book
			away.
				(beat)
			You must let him go, Riker. It's
			the only way to beat him... the
			only way to save him.

	He reacts. She stands.

					GUINAN
			This chair is yours.

	And she EXITS. After a beat, he slowly moves to the
	empty chair and sits down.

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT TWO    22.

35   OMITTED

36   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data, Wesley, Shelby, Worf and supernumeraries are on
	the Bridge. Shelby wears Commander rank pips.

					WESLEY
				(on com)
			Captain, we're approaching the
			Wolf system.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			On my way.

	Riker ENTERS from the Ready Room.

					RIKER
			Slow to impulse. Take us to the
			battle coordinates, Ensign...
			yellow alert...

					WORF
			Sensors are picking up several
			vessels, Captain...

					RIKER
			The fleet?

					DATA
				(checking)
			There are no active subspace
			fields... Negligible power
			readings...

					RIKER
			Lifesigns?

					DATA
			Negative, sir.

					WORF
			Visual contact.

					RIKER
			On screen.

37   ANGLE - VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	and the Bridge crew reacts with horror as they see the
	wreckage of the Starfleet armada... it is like Pearl
	Harbor. Passing by one dead ship after another...

    STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT TWO    23.

38   TWO SHOT - RIKER AND SHELBY

	as she recognizes and calls out the names... and slow
	push to Riker...

					SHELBY
			The Chekhov... The Kyushu...
			The Melbourne...

	On Riker's face...

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it passes through the cemetery of dead ships...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT THREE   24.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

40   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at impulse, going through the devastation as before.

41   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Sir, sensors are picking up
			unusually strong magnetic eddy
			currents, bearing two-zero-zero,
			mark two-one-one.

					RIKER
			Data, your analysis...

					DATA
			It could indicate the course of
			the Borg ship...

					RIKER
			Ensign Crusher, set a course that
			follows those currents...

					WESLEY
			Aye, Captain.

					RIKER
			Commander Shelby, you will prepare
			to initiate your plan of
			separating the saucer section when
			we find the Borg.

					SHELBY
			Sir. I must remind you that
			Captain Picard was briefed on that
			plan... the Borg will be prepared
			for it...

					RIKER
			I'm aware of that, Commander.
			In fact, I'm counting on it.

	She reacts...

					SHELBY
			Crusher, Cartaino, Gleason -- report
			to the Battle Bridge...

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT THREE   25.

41   CONTINUED:

	As the regulars are replaced at their posts by
	supernumeraries... on the move...

					RIKER
			Mister Data and Mister Worf, I
			have a special mission for you...

42   EXT. SPACE - THE BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	at Warp.

43   INT. BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Locutus is escorted, almost like a pet dog on a "heel"
	command, to the area near the center chamber where
	communication takes place... he is less Picard than
	he was before... more Borg... The facial color is
	gone... a huge Borg arm has been added... as he
	positions himself --

43A  ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	a wide viewscreen reveals a small image of a ship
	approaching... an effect magnifies the image to reveal
	it as The Enterprise.

44   LOCUTUS

	reacts... over his face --

					RIKER'S VOICE
			Locutus of Borg, this is Captain
			William T. Riker of the U.S.S.
			Enterprise.

45   ANGLE - THE VIEWSCREEN - RIKER'S IMAGE (OPTICAL)

	from the Battle Bridge...

					LOCUTUS
			You may speak.

									INTERCUT:

  STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/12/90 - ACT THREE  26.

46   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Wesley at Conn, GLEASON at Ops, others as
	needed. Shelby, Data and Worf are notably absent.

					RIKER
			We wish to end the hostilities.

					LOCUTUS
			Then you must unconditionally
			surrender.

					RIKER
			We are prepared to meet to discuss
			your terms.

					LOCUTUS
				(a beat)
			It is unlikely that you are
			prepared to discuss terms. It
			is more likely that this is an
			attempt at deception.

					RIKER
			Come now, Locutus, if Picard's
			knowledge and experience is part
			of you, then you know I have never
			lied to him... in fact, you should
			implicitly trust me, is that not
			so?

	Locutus is having difficulty processing Riker's
	routine...

					LOCUTUS
			Picard implicitly trusted you.

					RIKER
			Then trust me now. Meet with me
			to discuss terms.

	The Borg influence takes over in Locutus.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT THREE   27.

46   CONTINUED:

					LOCUTUS
			Discussion is irrelevant. There
			are no terms. You will disarm
			all weapons and escort us to
			sector zero-zero-one where we will
			begin the assimilation of your
			culture and technology.

	Riker turns away from the screen... signals to cut off
	transmission...

					RIKER
			Mister Gleason, can you pinpoint
			the Borg's source of transmission?

					GLEASON
				(acknowledging)
			I can put you within thirty meters
			of it, sir...

					RIKER
				(to comm)
			Mister O'Brien, report...

									INTERCUT:

47   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'Brien with Data and Worf...

					O'BRIEN
			The Borg have adapted their
			electromagnetic field to prevent
			main Transporter functions, sir...

					RIKER
				(to comm)
			As expected. Mister Data and
			Mister Worf, you will proceed as
			we discussed...

					DATA
			Aye, Captain...

	Data and Worf each don an armpack.

48   INT. BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Locutus at the viewscreen. Riker turns back, reopens
	communications.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT THREE   28.

48   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We would like time to prepare our
			people for assimilation.

					LOCUTUS
			Preparation is irrelevant. Your
			people will be assimilated as
			easily as Picard has been.

49   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

					RIKER
			Does it involve a lot of
			needles... because I just hate
			needles...

					LOCUTUS
			Your attempt at a delay will not
			be successful, Number One. We
			will proceed to Earth and if you
			attempt to intervene we will
			destroy you.

					RIKER
			Take your best shot, Locutus,
			cause we're about to intervene.

	Cuts off communication... Starfield and the Borg ship
	return to the viewscreen.

					RIKER
			Reset subspace communications
			to scrambler code Riker One...

					GLEASON
			Scrambler code Riker One,
			acknowledged.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Commander Shelby, report...

									INTERCUT:

50   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Shelby at command with supernumeraries at other posts.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT THREE   29.

50   CONTINUED:

					SHELBY
			Ready for separation.

					RIKER
			Make it so.

51   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The separation begins...

51A  INT. ENGINEERING

					GEORDI
			Docking latches clear, separation
			complete...

52   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

					WESLEY
			Saucer velocity one hundred meters
			per second and increasing.

					RIKER
			Open fire... all weapons...

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					SHELBY
			Fire...

54   INT. BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Locutus watches the two separating parts of the
	Enterprise and this is nothing unexpected... the
	viewscreen scanners promptly focus on the battle
	section because Locutus knows that's where the power
	is...

55   EXT. SPACE - THE BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	reaches out its tractor beam toward the battle
	section...

  STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT THREE  29A.

56   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

					WESLEY
			Borg tractor beam attempting to
			lock on, Captain...

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   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT THREE   30.

56   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Evasive manuevers... pattern Riker
			Alpha...

					WESLEY
			Riker Alpha, confirmed...

57   EXT. SPACE - THE BATTLE SECTION (OPTICAL)

	moving quickly by...

58   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

					WESLEY
			They're ignoring the saucer
			section completely...

					RIKER
				(murmering toward the
				 Borg ship)
			Just as you should, Captain...
			Ensign, evasive pattern, Riker
			Beta...

					WESLEY
			Riker Beta, confirmed...

					RIKER
				(to comm)
			Commander Shelby, proceed with
			second phase...

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					SHELBY
			Acknowledged.
				(to tactical officer)
			Fire antimatter spread...

60   EXT. SPACE - THE SAUCER SECTION (OPTICAL)

	Fires a spread of antimatter pellets exploding in a
	spectacular display toward the Borg ship...

61   INT. BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	As the viewscreen pans toward the saucer section,
	Locutus and other Borg look at the antimatter
	display... and this is unexpected...

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT THREE   31.

62   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	Pushing to Riker...

					RIKER
			Launch shuttle...

63   INT. SHUTTLE

	Data and Worf inside...

					DATA
			Shuttle launch sequence
			confirmed... departing Enterprise
			in three seconds...

64   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE SAUCER SECTION (OPTICAL)

	As the shuttle leaves the ship... becoming part of the
	forest of anti-matter pyrotechnics...

65   INT. BORG SHIP - LOCUTUS

	studies what's happening... Picard's mind working
	unwillingly... suggesting reponses...

66   EXT. SPACE - THE BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Borg ship terminates the tractor beam aimed at the
	battle section... initiates another beam in the other
	direction toward the anti-matter spread.

67   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

					WESLEY
			The Borg tractor beam has moved
			toward the anti-matter spread.

					GLEASON
			They might be picking up engine
			ionization from the shuttle...

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Data, cut your engines... take
			her in unpowered...

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/6/90 - ACT THREE   32.

67A  EXT. SPACE - THE SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	to see the shuttle moving through the antimatter field
	toward the Borg ship... the tractor beam sweeps by,
	just barely missing the shuttle.

68   INT. SHUTTLE - OVER THE SHOULDER (OPTICAL)

	The shuttle shakes.

69   OMITTED

70   INT. BORG SHIP - LOCUTUS

	watches.

71   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	Favoring Riker...

					WESLEY
			They're gonna make it...

									INTERCUT:

72   INT. SHUTTLE - OVER THE SHOULDER (OPTICAL)

	As it moves up close and personal to the Borg ship...

					WORF
			Shuttle has penetrated the Borg
			electromagnetic field...

	Data is already out of his seat...

					DATA
				(checking sensors)
			The shuttle escape transporter
			should provide adequate power
			to beam us onto the Borg ship from
			here, sir...

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			And back, Mister Data?

					DATA
			Yessir, there should be enough
			energy for two transports.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/6/90 - ACT THREE   33.

72   CONTINUED:

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Proceed.

	Worf moves out of his chair... and joins Data by the
	transport unit as he punches some overhead keys and
	they DEMATERIALIZE...

73   INT. BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Locutus and the Borg react as Worf and Data MATERIALIZE
	several meters away... Worf and Data have phasers...
	blast away at the Borg near-by, several go down...
	Locutus turns and as Worf rushes him, his forcefield
	goes on, but Worf and Data together spray a wide,
	fan-shaped phaser blast that dissolves the forcefield
	and Worf tackles Locutus to the ground as Data
	continues to cover him with phaser shots at other
	Borg...

74   LOCUTUS AND WORF (OPTICAL)

	struggle on the ground as Data comes up and sedates
	Locutus with a hypo... and then he hits the arm band
	and they DEMATERIALIZE...

75   INT. SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)

	They MATERIALIZE...

					WORF
			Mission accomplished... we have
			him...

	Touching a control panel:

					DATA
			Firing shuttle thrusters...

76   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Beam them out of there, Mister
			O'Brien...

77   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

					O'BRIEN
			Locked in...

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT THREE   34.

78   EXT. SPACE - THE BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	fires their cutting beam and obliterates the shuttle.

79   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Data and Worf support the unconscious Locutus as they
	MATERIALIZE...

					O'BRIEN
			Transport successful, sir...

80   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	On a push in to Riker's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FOUR   35.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

81   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Still in two sections... the Borg ship is taking no
	offensive action.

82   INT. BATTLE BRIDGE

	As before.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we've sustained damage
			to the impulse drive... the saucer
			section is disabled...

					GLEASON
			Reading subspace field
			fluctuations from the Borg ship...
			looks like they're getting ready
			to increase power...

					RIKER
			Stand-by, La Forge...

					WESLEY
				(to himself)
			The saucer section... it's a
			sitting duck...

					RIKER
			Prepare to draw their fire...

					WESLEY
				(surprised)
			Captain, the Borg ship... it's
			moving away...

83   ANGLE - THE VIEW SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	As the Borg ship warps away.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FOUR   36.

83   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			It's resuming its course to Earth,
			sir...

					RIKER
			Rendezvous with the saucer
			section... lay in a course of
			pursuit...

84   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	reconnects.

85   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard/Borg is on an emergency medical bed... Riker
	watches as Beverly examines him...

					BEVERLY
			There's extensive infiltration
			of microcircuit fibers into the
			surrounding tissues... his DNA
			is being rewritten...

					RIKER
			Can you revive him?

					BEVERLY
				(reluctant)
			I'd like more time to study the
			structural changes in the motor
			pathways...

					RIKER
			Doctor, we don't have more time.
			Once he was wired into the Borg,
			they knew everything he knew.
			I'm hoping it goes both ways.
			If we're lucky, he had access to
			everything we need to know about
			them... especially their
			vulnerabilities.

	Beverly understands... uses a hypo to begin to revive
	him... he stirs...

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/10/90 - ACT FOUR   37.

85   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Jean Luc... it's Beverly... can
			you hear me...

	His eye opens...

					LOCUTUS
			Beverly... Crusher...

					BEVERLY
			Yes... don't try to move...

					LOCUTUS
			I am... on board the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			That's right.

					LOCUTUS
			A futile manuever.

	They react. He sits up.

					RIKER
			Locutus...

					LOCUTUS
			Incorrect strategy, Number One...
			to risk your ship and crew... to
			retrieve only one man... Picard
			would never have approved...

					BEVERLY
				(to comm)
			Security...

					LOCUTUS
			You underestimate... us... to
			believe this... abduction would
			be of any concern...

	Worf and two security men ENTER...

					LOCUTUS
			There is no need for
			apprehension... I intend no harm.

	There is a moment where the human Picard peeks
	through... seems to resist but he is helpless...
	Almost as a plea to his own alter ego --

  STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/10/90 - ACT FOUR  37A.

85   CONTINUED: (2)

					LOCUTUS/PICARD
			No harm.

	Locutus continues.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FOUR   38.

85   CONTINUED: (2)

					LOCUTUS
			I will continue... aboard your
			ship... to speak for the Borg ...
			as they continue... without
			further diversion... to sector
			zero zero one... where they will
			force your unconditional
			surrender.

	On reactions...

86   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SCIENCE STATION

	Riker and Beverly looking over Data's shoulder as he
	works at monitors... an Okudagram showing some signal
	measurements... Shelby at command... Wesley at Conn.

					DATA
			Using multimodal reflection
			sorting, I have been able to
			detect a complex series of
			subspace signals between Locutus
			and the Borg ship...

					BEVERLY
			That's how they're controlling
			him?

					DATA
			It is not just a matter of
			control, Doctor. The signals are
			interactive across a subspace
			domain similar to that of a
			Transporter beam. I would
			hypothesize that these frequencies
			form the basis of the Borg's
			collective consciousness.

					RIKER
			Can't we block them?

					DATA
			Possibly. But, as you will
			recall, on several occasions, we
			have witnessed the Borg removing
			key circuits from injured
			comrades... no doubt separating
			them from the group consciousness.

					RIKER
			The injured Borg immediately
			self-destructed.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT FOUR   39.

86   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			That is correct, sir.

					BEVERLY
			Cutting the link to Locutus might
			be fatal to Captain Picard.

	Riker frowns... thinks...

					RIKER
			We have to find a way to reach
			him... we must know what he
			knows...

					BEVERLY
			Without these interactive signals,
			it would only be a matter of
			microsurgery... I could do it...
			but as long as those Borg implants
			are functioning, there's no way
			I can separate the man from the
			machine.

					DATA
				(beat, an idea)
			Then perhaps... there is a way
			I can access the 'machine',
			Doctor.

	Riker reacts and...

87   INT. SICKBAY

	Worf and the two security men watch as Picard examines
	Sickbay... as though he is scanning the technology...
	satisfied, he comes to Worf and begins to scan him...

					LOCUTUS
			Worf.

	Worf silently studies him, mixed feelings.

					LOCUTUS
			Klingon species. A warrior race.
				(beat)
			You too will be assimilated.

					WORF
			The Klingon Empire will never
			yield.

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT FOUR   40.

87   CONTINUED:

					LOCUTUS
			Why do you resist? We only wish
			to raise... quality of life...
			for all species...

					WORF
			I like my species the way it is.

					LOCUTUS
			A narrow vision. You will...
			become one with the Borg. You
			will... all... become one with
			the Borg.

	Riker, Data and Beverly ENTER...

					LOCUTUS
			The Android... Data... primitive
			artificial organism... you will
			be obsolete in the new order...

	As he scans Data, Beverly comes around and hypos him
	in the neck, he loses consciousness... Riker and Worf
	grab him as he falls...

					RIKER
				(to Security men)
			Take him to Data's lab...

					SHELBY'S COM VOICE
			Shelby to Riker...

					RIKER
			Go ahead...

					SHELBY'S COM VOICE
			Captain, the Borg have entered
			sector zero-zero-one...

	On Riker's reaction...

88   EXT. SPACE - THE BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	As it moves by us at impulse... we follow to reveal
	the familiar 'Monument Valley', if you will, of our own
	solar system... as the Borg ship passes by Saturn...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT FIVE   41.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

89   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still at warp.

90   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Shelby at command, Wes at conn, Riker and Worf ENTER
	from the Turbolift. Supernumerary at Ops.

					SHELBY
			The Borg have dropped out of warp,
			sir... Jupiter Outpost Nine-Two
			reported visual contact at twelve
			hundred hours, thirteen minutes...

					RIKER
			Planetary defenses?

					SHELBY
			Responding. No reports on
			effectiveness... but I can't
			believe that against the Borg...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Mister Crusher, at their current
			speed, when will they reach Earth?

					WESLEY
			Twenty-seven minutes...

					RIKER
			The soonest we can intercept?

					WESLEY
				(beat, grim)
			Forty-two minutes, sir.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Riker to Data... your status?

									INTERCUT:

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT FIVE   42.

91   INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

	This is the set up we had in "The Offspring"... the
	raised biobed, the impressive technical equipment...
	Troi, Beverly, O'Brien and the one security man
	observe... Picard is off-camera... Data is working at
	panels... checking monitors... he is seen in profile...

					DATA
			The initial cybernetic connection
			into Captain Picard's neural net
			pathways has been established...
			Mister O'Brien is ready to process
			the Borg signal through the
			transport pattern buffer.

					RIKER
			Make it so. And with dispatch,
			Mister Data...

	As Data turns, he reveals an open panel on his head...

					DATA
			Proceeding immediately, sir. Data
			out.

	Over the above, Data has hit a series of panels and
	now...

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT FIVE   43.

92   ANGLE - THE BIOBED

	begins to lower... revealing Locutus, still
	unconscious, stripped of clothes, his hideous
	mutilation clearly exposed... transfers are patched to
	the Borg side of him...

	Data moves into position beside him and begins to
	attach himself to the biobed transfer device...

					DATA
			The neural link will be
			established in three stages...
			Doctor, I suggest you closely
			observe Captain Picard's lifesigns
			while Chief O'Brien monitors my
			positronic matrix activity at each
			stage... Counselor, hopefully
			you will be able to determine if
			I am reaching Captain Picard.

					O'BRIEN
			At what point should I shut it
			down if there's a problem?

					DATA
			I do not know. I have never done
			this before.
				(touching a series of
				 panels)
			Initating first neural link...

93   BEVERLY

	at monitors with human lifesigns displayed...

					BEVERLY
			The Captain's vital signs are
			stable...

94   O'BRIEN

	looking at an Okudagram...

					O'BRIEN
			Positronic activity unchanged...

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT FIVE   44.

95   RESUME - DATA

					DATA
			First neural connection is
			confirmed... I cannot report any
			significant access to the Borg
			consciousness...

	He glances at Troi who shakes her head, no...

96   EXT. SPACE - THE BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	moving by Mars... unmanned pods attack it... the Borg
	ship destroys them easily... moves on... and now we
	reveal their final destination... the familiar shape
	of Earth straight ahead...

97   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			It is confirmed... the Borg have
			broken through the Mars defense
			perimeter...

					WESLEY
			Enterprise approaching the Terran
			system, sir...

					RIKER
			Slow to impulse... time to
			intercept...

					WESLEY
			Twenty-three minutes, fourteen
			seconds, sir.

98   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at impulse power moving by Saturn...

99   INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

					DATA
			Second neural connection is
			confirmed... I still cannot report
			any significant access...
			proceeding with the final link...

	He pushes a series of panels... and this time the
	result is dramatic... there is a visible jolt to
	Picard...

   STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FIVE   45.

100  BEVERLY

	reacts... checking her monitor...

					BEVERLY
			Significant increase in premotor
			area and hypothalamus activity...
			his heartrate is accelerating
			rapidly...

101  O'BRIEN

	watching his sensors...

					O'BRIEN
			Sir, your submicron matrix
			activity is increasing
			exponentially.

	Data is absorbing information at an incredible rate...
	like an internal blastoff...

					DATA
			Neural connections are complete.
			I... have... access to the Borg
			subspace signals... Processing...
			processing...

					TROI
			Data...

					DATA
			Stand by... processing...

	O'Brien looks at Beverly with great concern...

					DATA
			Fascinating. The Borg group
			consciousness... is divided into
			subcommands... necessary to carry
			out all functions...
			communications, defense,
			navigation... they are all
			controlled... by a root command...
			implanted in each --
	Suddenly...

102  THE BORG ARM

	on Picard rises and attempts to disengage the
	connections on the biobed...

       STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT FIVE       46.

103  THE SECURITY MAN

	charges forward... and the arm pushes them easily off
	the biobed... it moves back toward the connections,
	but

104  DATA

	grabs the Borg hand and holds it back from the controls
	using his extraordinary strength...

105  THE TWO ARMS

	locked in a symbolic arm wrestle for control of
	Picard... and finally after straining at both ends,
	Data wins by breaking the arm off at the wrist joint...

105A THE BROKEN BORG 'HAND'

	continues to move in Data's hand...

106  RESUME SCENE

					BEVERLY
			Data, I'm picking up increased
			neural activity in Captain
			Picard... localized in the
			prefrontal and parietal lobes...

					O'BRIEN
			The Borg might be trying to
			terminate their link with him...

					DATA
			Negative... subspace signal
			configuration is unchanged. The
			cause of increased neural activity
			is unclear...

					TROI
			No, it's not... it's him...

	Slowly...

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FIVE       47.

107  PICARD'S HUMAN ARM

	is reaching out, his hand struggling to find -- finally
	grasping -- Data's wrist and holds it tightly...
	clinging to life... a first contact with the human...

108  REACTIONS

	from Data... Beverly... O'Brien...

109  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					TROI'S COM VOICE
			Troi to Bridge. Data has made
			first contact with Captain
			Picard...

					RIKER
			Can you communicate with him,
			Data?

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			I have been unable to create a
			neural path around the Borg
			implants, sir... it is Captain
			Picard himself who has somehow
			managed to initiate contact...

					WORF
			Sir, the Borg have halted their
			approach to Earth...

					SHELBY
			I think we got their attention...

					RIKER
			Time to intercept... ?

					WESLEY
			Two minutes, four seconds...

					RIKER
			They're worried... they're worried
			that we've got access to Picard...
			we've got two minutes to figure
			out what we can do with it...

									INTERCUT:

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FIVE       48.

110  INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

					DATA
			Sir, it is clear the Borg are
			unable or unwilling to terminate
			their subspace links...

					BEVERLY
			That may be their achilles heel,
			Captain... their
			interdependency...

					RIKER
			What do you mean, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			He's part of their collective
			consciousness... Cutting him off
			is like asking us to disconnect
			an arm or a foot... we can't do
			it.

					SHELBY
				(extrapolating)
			They operate as a single mind...

					RIKER
			If one jumps off the cliff... they
			all jump off the cliff...
				(to com)
			Data, is it possible to plant a
			command in the Borg collective
			consciousness...

					DATA
			It is conceivable, sir... it would
			require altering the pathways from
			the root command, to affect all
			iterative branchpoints in...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Make every effort, Mister Data...

					DATA
			What command shall I try to plant,
			sir... ?

					RIKER
			Something straightforward... like
			'disarm your weapons systems'...

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FIVE       49.

110  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Visual contact with the Borg...

					SHELBY
			On screen.

111  ANGLE - THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	to see the Borg ship long range... Earth in the
	background.

					RIKER
			Magnify.

	The image is magnified...

					WORF
			Sensors reading increased power
			generation from the Borg...

					RIKER
			Red alert. Load all torpedo
			bays... ready phasers...

					WORF
			Aye, Captain...

					RIKER
			Status of the Borg weapons...

					WORF
			Borg weapon systems are fully
			charged...

					RIKER
			Data... ?

									INTERCUT:

112  INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

					DATA
			Attempting to reroute subcommand
			paths, Captain... defense systems
			are protected by access
			barriers...

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FIVE       50.

112  CONTINUED:

	Panning down to find Picard's hand still holding on
	to Data's wrist...

113  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	and the Borg squaring off one last time with Earth as
	the backdrop... the Borg ship sends out their tractor
	beam...

114  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The ship shakes...

					WORF
			Borg attempting to lock on tractor
			beam...

					RIKER
			Rotate shield frequencies...
				(to com)
			Data, report...

									INTERCUT:

115  INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

	Shaking continuing...

					DATA
			I am unable to penetrate defense
			systems command structure,
			Captain...

					SHELBY
			Try the power systems, Data...
			see if you can get them to power
			down...

					DATA
			Acknowledged... attempting new
			power subcommand path...

116  ANGLE - PICARD

	shaking with the ship... stirring...

       STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/27/90 - ACT FIVE       51.

	INT. ENGINEERING - GEORDI

	at a console...

					GEORDI
			Shields have failed...

	INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					RIKER
			Fire all weapons.

	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	once again in the grips of the Borg tractor beam...
	firing at will... but it is a hopeless cause...

	INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

					DATA
			I cannot penetrate the Borg power
			subcommand structure... all
			critical subcommands are
			protected, Captain...

									INTERCUT:

	INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Close on Riker as the truth sets in...

					SHELBY
			Then it's over.

					RIKER
			Mister Crusher, ready a collision
			course with the Borg ship...

	Wesley reacts, turns and looks for confirmation...
	Repeating --

					RIKER
				(quietly)
			You heard me. A collision
			course.

					WESLEY
			Yessir.

					RIKER
			Mister La Forge, prepare to go
			to warp power...

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FIVE      51A.

122  INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

	Picard groans, whispers...

					PICARD
			Sleep.

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FIVE       52.

122  CONTINUED:

	And it is only by sheer force of will, the power of
	the man, that Picard is able to reach through the
	control of the Borg consciousness... and whisper this
	word...

					BEVERLY
			Data, he's regaining
			consciousness...

					PICARD
			Sleep.

					TROI
				(reacts)
			It is Captain Picard speaking,
			not Locutus.

					PICARD
			Sleep. Data.

	And then under extreme pressure, his will is suppressed
	and he loses consciousness...

					BEVERLY
			He's exhausted.

					DATA
			Yes, Doctor... but if I may make
			a supposition, I believe his
			message was not intended to
			express fatigue but to suggest
			a course of action.

123  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					WORF
			Borg cutting beam activated...

	And Captain Riker prepares to give the last fateful
	order of his short but colorful career...

					RIKER
			Mister Crusher, en...

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Data to Bridge... stand by...

					RIKER
			Stand by all stations...

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/2/90 - ACT FIVE       53.

123  CONTINUED:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			I am attempting to penetrate the
			Borg regenerative subcommand
			path... it is a low priority
			system and may be accessible...

124  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Borg cutting beam reaches out to the Enterprise...

125  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Crack of impact... a dreadful shake...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning. Outer hull breach.

					WORF
			Sir... shall I execute evacuation
			sequence...

					RIKER
			Negative, Mister Worf... Mister
			Data, your final report...

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Stand by...

					RIKER
			I can't, Mister Data...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning. Inner hull failure
			imminent on decks twenty-three,
			twenty-four, and twenty-five...
			Decompression danger...

126  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Suddenly, the attack simply ends.

127  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Reactions.

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/3/90 - ACT FIVE       54.

127  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Data? What the hell happened?

									INTERCUT:

128  INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

					DATA
			I successfully planted a command
			in the Borg collective
			consciousness, sir. It
			misdirected them to believe it
			was time to regenerate. In
			effect, I put them all to sleep.

129  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Reactions.

					RIKER
			To... sleep.

					DATA
			Yessir.

					RIKER
			Status of Borg power drive... ?

					WORF
			Minimal power...

					RIKER
			Electromagnetic field?

					WORF
			Nonexistent.

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Commander Shelby, take an away
			team and confirm that the Borg...
			are... asleep.

					SHELBY
			Delighted, sir.

	As she EXITS...

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/9/90 - ACT FIVE       55.

130  INT. BORG SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Shelby, Worf and Gleason MATERIALIZE... They examine
	the Borg... who are all in their compartments...

					SHELBY
				(keys insignia)
			Shelby to Enterprise. It's true.
			They're all in their regeneration
			mode.

									INTERCUT:

131  INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR

	Riker on the move...

					RIKER
				(keying insignia)
			Any indication to how long we can
			keep them like this...

132  INT. BORG SHIP

					SHELBY
			Checking...

					WORF
				(to Shelby)
			Commander, tricorder readings are
			fluctuating rapidly...

	Shelby comes over... reacts...

					SHELBY
			Enterprise... there are
			indications here that their entire
			power net's about to feed back
			on itself. I'd say we're looking
			at a self-destruct sequence
			activated by the Borg's
			malfunction... do you want us to
			attempt to disarm it...

133  INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

	Riker has just entered... Beverly has heard. Data is
	still tied up with Picard...

       STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/10/90 - ACT FIVE       56.

133  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			There's no way to know what the
			destruction of the Borg ship will
			do to him...

					DATA
			We should also consider the
			advantages of further examination
			of the Borg and their vessel, sir.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			I don't think so. Mister Data,
			separate yourself from Captain
			Picard.

	Data follows the order as --

					RIKER
				(keys insignia)
			Away Team, get yourselves home.
			Mister Crusher, upon their return
			move us to a safe position.

	And as Beverly watches with a personal concern, Data
	gently removes Picard's hand from his wrist...

134  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise moves away and... the Borg ship
	explodes... in several decentralized small bursts.

									INTERCUTTING:

135  INT. DATA'S LABORATORY

	Picard shudders...

135A THE BORG SHIP

	blows apart.

135B PICARD

	lies still... After a long beat, his eyes open... he
	smiles weakly...

       STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FIVE       57.

135B CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Life signs are stable... the DNA
			around the microcircuit fiber
			implants is returning to normal...

					TROI
			How do you feel?

	With a voice hoarse from fatigue...

					PICARD
			Almost human.
				(smiles slightly)
			With a bit of a headache...

					BEVERLY
			We'll get you to Sickbay...
				(to Riker)
			We won't have any trouble getting
			these implants out now.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			How much do you remember?

					PICARD
			Everything.
				(beat)
			Including some brilliantly
			unorthodox strategy by a former
			first officer of mine.

	There's a special look between them and...

136  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Orbiting Earth.

137  INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard has had his surgery... his face is half-bandaged...
	he is back in uniform. With him is Riker,
	still wearing his Captain's pips.

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/6/90 - ACT FIVE       58.

137  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			... and Earth Station McKinley has
			advised they're ready to begin
			refitting the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Have they estimated the time for
			repairs... ?

					RIKER
			Five to six weeks...

	A chime.

					PICARD & RIKER
			Come.

	They glance at each other as Shelby ENTERS... slightly
	confused... moves to Riker...

					SHELBY
			Request permission to disembark,
			sir...

	Riker defers to Picard, thereby clearly relinquishing
	command.

					PICARD
			Permission granted. They picked
			a fine officer for the task force,
			Commander.

					SHELBY
			We'll have the fleet back up in
			less than a year...
				(to Riker)
			I... imagine you'll get your choice
			of any Starfleet command, sir...

	Riker grins, exuding confidence...

					RIKER
			Everyone's so concerned about my
			next job. With all due respect,
			Commander... sir...
				(with a nod in
				 Picard's direction)
			... my career plans are my own
			business, no one else's.
				(beat)
			But it's nice to know I'll have
			a few options.

        STAR TREK: "Worlds" Part Two - REV. 7/6/90 - ACT FIVE       59.

137  CONTINUED: (2)

					SHELBY
			I hope I'll have the fortune of
			serving with you again.
				(turning to Picard)
			Captain...

	Picard nods, dismissing her. And she EXITS.

					RIKER
			Course to Station McKinley is laid
			in and ready, sir...

					PICARD
			Make it so, Number One.

	Riker grins and EXITS and we stay a beat on Picard as
	he turns in his chair and looks out his window... and
	as he drinks his tea, there is a definite incomplete
	thought here, not an entirely happy ending... a man
	recovering but not recovered.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             

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                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                       "Suddenly Human" 
                          #40274-176 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Jeri Taylor 
                              
                          Directed by 
                      Gabrielle Beaumont 


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       STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Suddenly Human" 

                             CAST                               
                              
           PICARD                    JONO
           RIKER                     CAPTAIN ENDAR
           DATA                      
           BEVERLY                   Starfleet Personnel
           TROI                      ADMIRAL CONNAUGHT ROSSA
           GEORDI                    
           WORF                      
           WESLEY                    Non-Speaking
                                     FOUR TALARIAN YOUTHS
                                     TALARIAN MILITIA
           TRANSPORTER OFFICER'S 
             VOICE                   Still Photos on Monitor
                                      CONNOR & MOIRA ROSSA
           Non-Speaking                WITH INFANT CHILD
           SUPERNUMERARIES           
           MEDICAL PERSONNEL         
                                     Voices
           TWO SECURITY MEN            CONNOR & MOIRA ROSSA
                                       JEREMIAH ROSSA (INFANT)

       STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Suddenly Human" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     TALARIAN SHIPS
              TRANSPORTER ROOM           OBSERVATION CRAFT
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE         WARSHIP Q'MAIRE
              TEN FORWARD                TWO ADDT'L WARSHIPS
              SICKBAY
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE
              CORRIDORS (VARIOUS)
              N.D. QUARTERS
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              RACQUETBALL COURT
          
            TALARIAN OBSERVATION CRAFT
          
            TALARIAN WARSHIP Q'MAIRE
              ENDAR'S READY ROOM (ON MAIN VIEWER)
          
            STARFLEET
              ADMIRAL ROSSA'S ROOM (ON MONITOR)

     STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - 7/18/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                       "Suddenly Human" 
                          
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                CONNAUGHT              cn-NAWT
                ENDAR                  EN-dar
                JONO                   JOHN-oh
                MOIRA                  MORE-ah
                Q'MAIRE                kuh-MARE
                TALARIAN               tah-LARE-ian
                ROSSA                  ROW-sa
                WODEN                  WOH-den

     STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "Suddenly Human"                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship approaches a small Talarian vessel, adrift.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 44085.7.
			We have moved into Sector
			Two-One-Nine-Four-Seven in
			response to a distress call from
			a Talarian observation craft.
			The alien vessel appears adrift,
			and our initial probe has detected
			a life-threatening radiation leak
			within its propulsion system.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	To include MAIN VIEWER. PICARD, TROI, and RIKER in
	the Command Chairs. DATA at Ops, WORF at Tactical,
	WESLEY at Conn.

					WORF
			Sir, I get no further response
			from the vessel.

					PICARD
			Maintain an open channel.

					RIKER
			Doctor Crusher and her assistants
			are waiting in Transporter Room
			Three, Captain.

     STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - TEASER     2.

2    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Sir, I must remind you that during
			the Galen border conflicts a
			common tactic of the Talarians
			was to abandon their observation
			craft, rig them to
			self-destruct...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			... and issue a general distress
			call, yes, I know...

					DATA
			This particular guerilla maneuver
			resulted in two hundred and
			nineteen fatalities over a three-
			year period.

	Picard is silent, pondering his options.

					RIKER
			Data, is there any way to detect
			their self-destruct device?

					DATA
			Negative, Commander. The
			Talarians employ a subspace
			proximity detonator. It would
			not be detectable to our scans...

					RIKER
				(joining in)
			... or the Away Team's tricorders.
			Right.

					WORF
			Captain, the Talarian warship
			Q'Maire is responding to the
			distress call.

					PICARD
			Position?

					WORF
			Halfway through the Woden sector.

					WESLEY
			It'll take them hours to get here,
			sir, even at maximum warp.

     STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - TEASER     3.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard turns to Troi, who has been quiet during all
	this, concentrating on what forces might be emanating
	from the stricken vessel.

					PICARD
			Counselor?

					TROI
			There is life on board... but it's
			fading.

	That's it. Picard makes his decision.

					PICARD
			Number One, assemble the rest of
			your away team and prepare for
			immediate rescue operations.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

	They lock eyes for a moment. Picard doesn't need to
	add, "Be careful." Riker knows all too well what he
	may be heading into.

3    INT. TALARIAN OBSERVATION CRAFT (OPTICAL)

	Gaseous, dark, flickering neon lights accent the area
	as Riker, Worf and BEVERLY MATERIALIZE with TWO MEDICAL
	SUPERNUMERARIES carrying equipment. Riker, tricorder
	in hand, steps forward, wary and alert. They move into
	the interior of the ship, scanning constantly with his
	tricorder, the others following.

					WORF
				(checking tricorder)
			Ancilary power is failing,
			Commander.

	They move throught the cabin, and then spot --

4    THEIR POV - AN ADJACENT AREA

	revealing FIVE TALARIANS, some with radiation burns,
	most too weak to stand. They wear a helmet-like head
	covering that is decidedly war-like in appearance, and
	all wear gloves.

     STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - TEASER     4.

4    CONTINUED:

	They all look young -- like our teen-agers.

					BEVERLY
			They're nothing more than
			children!

	And they are broken and wounded. Riker steps forward.

					RIKER
			I am Commander Riker of the
			Federation Starship Enterprise.
			We will evacuate you and give you
			medical care. You will not be
			harmed.

	There is no resistance, and Beverly springs into
	action, scanning the victims with a medical tricorder.
	Worf move into an adjacent corridor to reconnoiter.

					BEVERLY
				(keying insignia)
			Enterprise, prepping five Talarian
			males for transport directly to
			Sickbay... Trauma Team, stand
			by to receive injured... we have
			radiation burns, possible
			respiratory distress...

					TRANSPORTER OFFICER'S COM VOICE
			Transport locked in and ready,
			Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			Stand by for my order.

	As she and the medical assistants continue triage,
	Riker keys his insignia.

					RIKER
			Captain, it looks like this was
			a basic training ship. Five
			boys... in their teens... all
			in uniform...

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Proceed with the evacuation,
			Number One.

	Worf returns from his inspection.

     STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/16/90 - TEASER     5.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			No other life signs on board, sir.

					BEVERLY'S (O.C.)
			Commander! Quickly!

	Riker rushes to Beverly's side: she's aiming her
	tricorder at a TALARIAN YOUTH, free hand removing his
	helmet.

					RIKER
			What is it?

	The helmet is removed, revealing a handsome young man
	of about fourteen -- looking not at all Talarian.

					BEVERLY (O.C.)
			Look... this boy... he's human!

	And on their stunned reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE    6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. SICKBAY

	One critical-status Talarian is being treated for
	radiation damage. Other survivors are whisked into the
	ward by MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARIES.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental: We
			have completed emergency
			evacuation of four Talarians
			-- and one human. How this young
			man found himself in the custody
			of these aliens remains a mystery.

	Across the ward, sitting cross-legged on a diagnostic
	bed, is JONO -- the human. He is ramrod straight, eyes
	fixed ahead, jaw clenched. With steely determination,
	he avoids any effort by Beverly to make contact with
	him. Troi observes.

					BEVERLY
			It's Jono, right? Is that what
			I heard them call you?

	She speaks casually, warmly, as she scans him with her
	tricorder. Jono ignores her.

					BEVERLY
			I'm Doctor Crusher. I'm examining
			you for radiation injuries. It
			won't hurt.
				(beat)
			I have a son not much older than
			you. Maybe you'd like to meet
			him.

	No response.

					BEVERLY
				(gamely)
			Well, Jono... you seem to have
			escaped radiation damage. Pretty
			lucky.
				(reacting to something
				 on the tricorder)
			How did this happen -- ?

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/25/90 - ACT ONE    7.

5    CONTINUED:

	Suddenly, Jono covers his face and emits a high-pitched
	shriek -- a keening -- and begins rocking back and
	forth. Other Talarians, like babies responding with
	sympathetic crying, take up the awful screech.
	Startled, Beverly moves away from the boy.
	Instinctively, Troi moves forward, toward him.

					BEVERLY
			What is it?

					TROI
			He's -- terrified.

6    OMITTED

6A   INT. SICKBAY - CONTINUOUS

	Picard and Riker ENTER; Beverly approaches them.

					BEVERLY
			They all just started up,
			Captain.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE    8.

6A   CONTINUED:

	A roomful of shrieking teenagers does not sit well with
	Picard.

					PICARD
			May I have your attention, please?

	They continue the keening sound.

					PICARD
			Please -- may I have your
			attention?

	No response. Finally, frustrated, Picard walks toward
	Jono.

					PICARD
			Stop that immediately!

	The unmistakable voice of authority gets Jono's
	attention instantly. He breaks off in mid-cry, turns
	and stares at Picard in a mixture of awe and respect.
	The others stop the screech as soon as Jono does.

					PICARD
			Well. That's better. Now, what's
			your name, young man?

	Jono blinks, but doesn't answer.

					TROI
			He won't talk, Captain. We
			haven't been able to get through
			to him.

					JONO
			Captain -- ?

	Electrified by that word, Jono jumps off the bed and
	crosses to Picard, bows his head.

					JONO
			Captain... I am Jono. Take me
			home, to my Captain. Take me home
			to Endar!

	Picard stares awkwardly down at the young man at his
	feet. Then he looks up at Troi, who has observed this
	little scene. She is smiling slightly. Picard has
	made an instant connection with this troubled boy.


    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/25/90 - ACT ONE    9.

7    INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE - MINUTES LATER

	Picard ENTERS with Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			He managed to escape radiation
			trauma... but his scans showed
			something else...

					PICARD
			What?

	Beverly rises, paces. She is disturbed by what she has
	to say.

					BEVERLY
			Two previously fractured ribs...
			a broken arm... a low-grade
			concussion. There may be
			neurological impairment... I'll
			have to examine him further. Jean
			Luc -- the Talarians have always
			been ruthless to their enemies...
			I think there's a real possibility
			they may have brutalized the
			child.

	Picard is appalled, but wants, as always, to consider
	all possibilities.

					PICARD
			Isn't it possible he was injured
			prior to his captivity?

					BEVERLY
			Not likely. He's been with them
			a long time... long enough to
			assimilate their cultural
			traits... and calcium trace
			patterns indicate the injuries
			occurred during the past seven
			years.

					PICARD
				(frowns)
			But if they have... abused the
			boy... why would he devoutly wish
			to return to them?

					BEVERLY
			That's not uncommon. It was
			identified centuries ago as the
			"Stockholm syndrome."

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE    10.

7    CONTINUED:

	Suddenly, there is commotion from the Sickbay and as
	Picard and Beverly react...

8    INT. SICKBAY - JONO - THEIR POV

	He is thrashing on the bed, resisting the efforts of
	two medical SUPERNUMERARIES and Troi to restrain him.
	Then, he bursts into that dreadful shriek. The other
	Talarians follow suit.

9    ON PICARD AND BEVERLY

	as they rush from the office.

					PICARD
			Now what?

	Jono has leapt from the table and is tearing around the
	room, shrieking.

					TROI
			I suggested he take off his
			gloves... Suddenly he went out
			of control.

	The medical personnel are still scrambling to grab
	Jono.

					BEVERLY
				(hits insignia)
			Security, we need some assistance
			in Sickbay...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Acknowledged, Doctor.

					PICARD
			Jono -- !

	Seeing Picard, Jono stops shrieking, but keeps dancing
	away from his pursuers, agitated and hyperventilating.

					JONO
			She won't leave me alone! She
			keeps trying to dissect me!

					PICARD
			She was trying to help you!

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE   10A.

9    CONTINUED:

					JONO
			I don't want her help! All I want
			is to be with my brothers! Send
			us back to Captain Endar!

	Jono may be confused, and he may have suffered, but at
	the moment he's a child throwing a tantrum. Worf
	ENTERS, takes in the scene... begins to move at Jono...
	Picard wants to de-escalate the incident...

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE    11.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Jono -- I want you to stop this
			immediately!

	Jono stops short, responding almost involuntarily to
	the voice of authority. He lifts his head, then bows
	it again to Picard.

					JONO
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			That's better. Now, if we're to
			accomplish anything --

					DATA'S COM VOICE
				(interrupting)
			Data to Picard.

					PICARD
			Go ahead.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			We have received a subspace
			communique from Starfleet Command,
			regarding the young human, sir.

	Jono's eyes flicker at this, but he does not move.

					PICARD
			Very well. Doctor, Counselor...
				(join me)

	Moving with Picard --

					BEVERLY
			Mister Worf, escort this young
			man to quarters... he's to be
			confined there until further
			notice.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT ONE    12.

9    CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
			Yes, Doctor.

	Jono has listened to this interchange with interest. A
	beat as the boy and the Klingon measure one another.

10   OMITTED

10A  INT. N.D. QUARTERS

	Worf and Jono ENTER.

					JONO
			Why are you here, Klingon -- with
			them? Did they capture you, too?

					WORF
			They are not my captors. They
			are my comrades.

	Jono snorts derisively, then --

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE   12A.

10A  CONTINUED:

					JONO
			Why do you take orders from a
			female?

					WORF
				(reacts)
			Doctor Crusher? She is my
			superior officer.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT ONE    13.

10A  CONTINUED: (2)

					JONO
				(a snort of contempt)
			Among my people, a female could
			never outrank a man.

					WORF
			You are human, and among humans,
			females can achieve anything
			males can.

	Jono stares at him, clear-eyed and sure.

					JONO
			I am not human any more than you
			are. I am Talarian.

	Worf regards the boy with sadness, understanding his
	plight perhaps better than anyone.

					WORF
			You are confused...

	Suddenly, the boy launches into that ear-splitting wail
	again, jarring Worf from his sympathy.

					WORF
			Stop that!

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT ONE    14.

10A  CONTINUED: (3)

					JONO
			I will make the B'Nar -- the
			mourning -- until I am back with
			my brothers!

	He starts up again and Worf backs away, covering his
	ears, then EXITS, shaking his head.

11
thru	OMITTED
13

13A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, Riker, Beverly, Troi and Data.

					DATA
			By matching DNA gene types,
			Starfleet was able to identify
			the young man as Jeremiah Rossa...

					RIKER
				(recognizing the name)
			Rossa...

					PICARD
			... as in Admiral Rossa, Data?

					DATA
			She is his grandmother, Captain.

	Riker whistles softly. Data calls up a still picture
	of the child with his parents on the monitor.

					DATA
			He was born fourteen years ago
			on the Federation Colony, Galen
			Four. His parents, Connor and
			Moira Rossa, were killed in a
			border skirmish three years, nine
			months later when the colony was
			overrun by Talarian forces.

					PICARD
			I remember. There were no
			survivors.

					DATA
			The child was listed as missing
			and presumed dead.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT ONE    15.

13A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I knew another one of the Rossas
			who was killed in action at the
			Krasner outpost...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Tragedy, it seems, follows the
			Rossa Family... the Admiral has
			lost both her sons...

					BEVERLY
			She'll have something to celebrate
			now...

					TROI
			Captain... if Jeremiah were
			returned to his family in his
			present condition... it would be
			a wrenching experience for
			everyone. Especially for him.
			He needs to re-discover his
			identity. He has to make some
			connection with his roots.

					PICARD
			I agree. Please take whatever
			means you need to accomplish that,
			Counselor.

					TROI
			I don't think I can do anything,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Why not?

					BEVERLY
			Troi's right. It's very clear
			that the boy does not respond well
			to women.

					DATA
			The Talarians are a rigidly
			patriarchical society.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT ONE    16.

13A  CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Jeremiah needs to build a
			relationship with a man... a
			father figure... with whom he can
			explore his origins... and I think
			it should be you, Captain.

					PICARD
				(over my dead body)
			Oh, no, Counselor! I don't think
			so. He needs someone who is --
			trained in these things.

					TROI
			But you are the only person on
			board to whom he has shown any
			connection. If Jeremiah is to
			find his -- humanity -- then you
			are the only one who can help him.
			It's up to you, Captain.

	Picard stares at her, reflecting on both the enormity
	and the sheer awfulness of this responsibility.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT TWO    17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

14   INT. N.D. LIVING QUARTERS - A LITTLE LATER

	Jono sits cross-legged, his high-pitched wail now
	having achieved a ritualistic, mournful rhythm. He
	keeps at it, indefatigably, then suddenly breaks off as
	he sees --

15   PICARD

	who stands at the door, observing him.

					PICARD
			Jono... why do you make that
			noise?

					JONO
			It is the custom of my people when
			they are in distress.

					PICARD
			Is it not also the custom of your
			people to listen to the wishes
			of their Captain?

					JONO
			Yes.

					PICARD
			Then, as Captain of the Starship
			Enterprise, I ask you not to make
			that sound.

					JONO
				(nodding, obedient)
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Good. Well. Now that we have
			that cleared up...
				(tries to look cheerful)
			Let's... get acquainted, shall
			we?

	Jono stares up at him, puzzled, and Picard smiles with
	what he hopes is sincerity.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO    18.

15   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(looking around)
			What do you think of your
			quarters? I know it's a bit --
			sterile. But if there's anything
			you'd like... pictures, perhaps,
			or games...

	He trails off as Jono looks around the room, silently
	inspecting it. Then he turns to Picard.

					JONO
			This is a cage. I am still your
			captive.

					PICARD
			Not at all. I thought you would
			be comfortable here --

					JONO
			Are you going to return me to my
			Captain?

					PICARD
				(temporizing)
			We will rendezvous with the
			warship Q'maire at
			Oh-seven-forty. We are
			preparing to transfer the
			Talarians to Captain Endar.

					JONO
			Including me?

					PICARD
			We will... discuss... your
			situation with Captain Endar.

	Jono eyes him briefly, then swings around to look at
	the living quarters.

					JONO
			I don't like this place.

					PICARD
			Well, we can find other quarters.
			

					JONO
			I have always lived with my
			Captain.

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO   18A.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

	He turns to look in Picard's eyes, challenging.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT TWO    19.

15   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Ah. Yes, well... that won't work,
			here.

16   OMITTED

17   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - MINUTES LATER

	The door opens and Picard and Jono ENTER.

					PICARD
			I'm sure you'll see... there's
			nothing here that would appeal
			to a young person.

	Picard watches as Jono wanders the room, picking up
	things and putting them down in typical teen-age
	fashion. He picks up a Klingon dagger, inspects it
	curiously, turning it in his gloved hands.

					PICARD
			Put that down, please.

					JONO
			It's Klingon.

					PICARD
			Yes. Put it back where you got
			it.

	Jono flips the dagger onto the desk, flops down into
	a chair, sprawling. Picard places it exactly as it
	was before. Then he turns toward the boy.

					PICARD
			Well. Here we are, eh, Jono?

	Jono stares at him, not replying. Picard sits, trying
	to make conversation.

					PICARD
			I notice you haven't taken off
			your gloves...

	Jono sits straight, protectively puts his hands to his
	sides.

					JONO
			Not here.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT TWO    20.

17   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Why not?

					JONO
			So that I don't have to touch an
			alien.

	Picard reacts. A beat. He leans toward the boy.

					PICARD
			Jono... your Captain, Endar? Has
			he ever hurt you?
				(off Jono)
			Inflicted pain?

					JONO
				(proudly)
			Pain is not a consideration.

					PICARD
			Then he has.

					JONO
			I did not say that. Can't you
			understand? Pain is not what
			matters. Passing the tests is
			everything.

					PICARD
			Is that what they are? Tests of
			pain?

					JONO
				(scornful)
			You don't understand anything.

					PICARD
			It's true I don't fully understand
			Talarians. But... you are not
			Talarian.

	At this, Jono stiffens and jumps to his feet.

					JONO
			I will not listen to this! I will
			not listen to your lies! Take
			me back to my cell! I'd rather
			be in prison than have you try
			to poison my mind!

	Picard sighs. This task is impossible.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO    21.

18   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - LATER

	Picard sits, musing, distressed. The SOUND OF A CHIME.

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door opens and Troi stands there.

					TROI
			You wanted to see me, Captain?

					PICARD
			Ah, yes, Counselor. Please --
			sit down.

	Troi sits opposite him.

					PICARD
			You may not be aware of this, but
			I have never been particularly
			comfortable around children.

	To Troi's credit, she does not laugh.

					TROI
			Really?

					PICARD
			For some reason, they just don't
			seem to respond to me.

					TROI
			I see...

					PICARD
			Frankly, I think my time is best
			served carrying out the duties
			and responsibilities of a
			Starfleet Captain.

					TROI
			Seldom have I heard an explanation
			so well rehearsed.

	He shoots her a look; she smiles.

					PICARD
			All right, Counselor... I just
			don't think I'm the right person
			for this job.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO    22.

18   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Strange, isn't it? You'll travel
			light years, dodge asteroid
			storms, brave hostile aliens...
			but when asked to assume a
			parental role, you cringe. Why
			do you suppose that is?

					PICARD
			I'm not cringing... I am simply
			acknowledging my limitations.

					TROI
				(musing)
			When you were a child, did you
			have many friends? Other children
			you played with?

	Picard shifts; he's not entirely comfortable being
	probed.

					PICARD
			No, but I don't think that has
			anything to do with anything...
				(beat, pondering)
			Perhaps it's because... no, this
			is foolish. What does it matter?

					TROI
			What were you going to say?

	Picard hesitates; this is not easy territory for him.

					PICARD
			Just that... ever since I was a
			child... I knew exactly what I
			wanted -- to be a member of
			Starfleet. Nothing else mattered
			to me. Virtually my entire youth
			was spent pursuing that goal.
			In fact...
				(beat)
			I think... that I may have skipped
			my childhood.

	Touched, she gazes at him, knowing this
	self-exploration is difficult.

					TROI
			You know, Captain, almost no one
			is born being a good parent.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO   22A.

18   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI (Cont'd)
			Most people simply have to muddle
			through it, doing the best job
			they can.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT TWO    23.

18   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			And... that's what I'm going to
			have to do?

					TROI
			Yes. And you might be surprised
			at how good you could be.

	Picard sighs. No getting off the hook here.

19   INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Picard approaches his quarters, carrying a portable
	visual monitor; as he does, he hears the muffled sound
	of noise from within: a maelstrom of electronic sound,
	discordant and unstructured. Puzzled, he opens his
	door. The sound blasts forth, deafening.

20   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	The volume of the noise is truly frightening. Picard
	looks around his room, noting that the furniture has
	been completely re-arranged.

					PICARD
			Computer, turn off that noise!

	Instantly, there is blissful silence.

					PICARD
			Computer, what was that?

					COMPUTER'S VOICE
			The "Alba Ra"... a contemporary
			Talarian musical form.

					PICARD
			Jono? Where are you?

					JONO'S VOICE
			Here.

	Drawn by the voice, Picard looks up, and discovers Jono
	suspended from the ceiling in a spider-web hammock.

					JONO
			You turned off my music.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO    24.

20   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes, I certainly did, and I expect
			it to stay turned off. Jono,
			would you come down from there?

	With graceful twists and turns, Jono unravels himself,
	and descends like a bat from the ceiling.

					PICARD
				(indicating room)
			I see you've made yourself at
			home.

					JONO
				(shrugs)
			I cannot rest on your beds. They
			hurt my back.

	Exasperated, Picard starts to reply, then stops
	himself. Nothing to be served by antagonizing him. He's
	going to try to do this thing as best he can.

					PICARD
			Right... Jono, I want to show you
			something.

	He beckons the boy toward the monitor, which he
	activates.

21   INTERCUTTING WITH VISUAL MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The photographs of the Rossa family on Galen IV --
	including the infant and child Jeremiah, seen earlier
	in the Observation Lounge.

					PICARD
			Those are Connor and Moira Rossa
			-- your parents. That baby is
			you... Jeremiah Rossa.

					JONO
				(frowns)
			My name is Jono.

					PICARD
			You were born Jeremiah, on Galen
			Four. Your colony was
			destroyed, later, during a border
			skirmish.

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO   24A.

21   CONTINUED:

	A chubby-cheeked child gazes into camera, laughing
	merrily -- a happy boy.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO    25.

21   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			You knew how to laugh once.

	Jono shoots him a dark look, doesn't reply.

					PICARD
			Do you remember any of that? Your
			parents, your home?

					JONO
			No. I know that Endar rescued
			me. He told me so.

					PICARD
			Jono, your parents were killed
			by Talarians...

					JONO
				(shrugs)
			It was war. Death is part of war.

	Picard knows all about war, and yet he is shocked at
	the boy's absolute lack of emotion. Then --

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Captain?

					PICARD
			What is it, Number One?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			We have visual contact with the
			warship Q'Maire.

	Jono rises.

					JONO
			Endar...

					PICARD
				(warning hand)
			You stay put.
				(to Riker)
			I'm on my way.

	He EXITS. Jono watches him leave, and then, almost
	against his will, as though being drawn by unseen
	forces, he turns back to the monitor. He moves to it,
	stares at a picture of his parents. His hand reaches
	toward the image of his mother. Softly, SOUNDS begin
	building in his head -- the zap of phaser fire, and
	then a woman's voice, calling.

    STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT TWO    26.

21   CONTINUED: (3)

					MOIRA'S VOICE
			Jeremiah... Jeremiah!

	The boy withdraws his hand, closes his eyes, and by
	dint of sheer effort, wills the sounds away. They
	fade, and he opens his eyes again.

22   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	to include MAIN VIEWER. Data, Worf, and Wesley are at
	stations. Picard ENTERS, sits.

					PICARD
			Status, Mister Data.

					DATA
			Q'maire at station, holding steady
			at bearing zero-one-three, mark
			zero-one-five. Distance
			five-zero-six kilometers.

					PICARD
			Are its weapons systems active?

					DATA
			Negative.

					WORF
			Captain Endar requests an open
			channel.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	CAPTAIN ENDAR, a fierce but dignified presence, appears
	on the Main Viewer.

					ENDAR
			I am Captain Endar of the warship
			Q'Maire. To whom am I speaking?

					PICARD
			Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
			Federation Starship Enterprise.
			We have rescued four crew members
			from your observation craft. They
			have received medical attention
			and are ready for transport.

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT TWO   26A.

22   CONTINUED:

					ENDAR
			Your actions are duly noted. We
			will forward coordinates for
			immediate transport.

					RIKER
				(sotto)
			You're welcome, I'm sure.

       STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - 7/9/90 - ACT TWO       27.

22   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			One moment, Captain. We have also
			discovered a human among your
			crew.

					ENDAR
				(visibly relieved)
			Jono!

					PICARD
			Actually, his name is Jeremiah
			-- Jeremiah Rossa.

					ENDAR
			What is his condition? Is he
			injured?

					PICARD
			He was not wounded in the
			mishap...

					ENDAR
			A blessing...

					PICARD
			But as a representative of the
			Federation I demand an
			explanation. Why has this child
			been held in your custody all
			these years?

					ENDAR
			No explanation is warranted,
			Captain. He is my son!

	Off Picard and Riker's astonishment:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT THREE   28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

23   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND Q'MAIRE (OPTICAL)

	Both ships hold positions facing one another.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental:
			Endar's claim that Jeremiah Rossa
			is his son is clearly
			unacceptable.

24   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Endar and TWO TALARIAN MILITIA MATERIALIZE, and greet
	Riker and Worf.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			However, to avoid escalating
			tensions, I have extended an
			invitation to the Talarian leader
			to come aboard the Enterprise so
			that we may address the issue
			face-to-face.

25   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard with Endar.

					ENDAR
			Yes... I was in charge of the
			force that repelled the
			trespassers on Galen Four.
				(beat)
			I must say your Federation troops
			fought tenaciously.

					PICARD
			Among them Connor and Moira Rossa.

					ENDAR
			I suppose. After the battle, I
			found this squalling child,
			huddled by the body of a young
			woman. His mother, presumably.

	An awful image. Picard is stirred.

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT THREE   29.

25   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			And so, you -- kidnapped him.

					ENDAR
			A harsh term, Captain. I rescued
			the child. There was almost no
			one left alive on Galen Four...
			was I to leave him screaming by
			his mother's body?

					PICARD
			You should have notified
			Federation authorities. To
			conceal him was a clear violation
			of our agreement.

					ENDAR
			I took him in accordance with
			my peoples' traditions.

					PICARD
			What... tradition... is it that
			empowered you to capture a
			helpless child?

					ENDAR
			I lost my son at the hands of
			humans during the conflict over
			Castal One. Talarian custom
			allows me to claim the son of a
			slain enemy.

					PICARD
				(weighing this)
			I understand your tradition,
			Endar. May I ask... does it
			extend also to brutalizing the
			surrogate son?

					ENDAR
			What are you talking about?

					PICARD
			Our medical officer found evidence
			of injuries so severe that they
			might even be considered
			torture...

  STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT THREE  29A.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					ENDAR
			No! I have never harmed Jono!

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT THREE   30.

25   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Then explain the fractured ribs!
			The concussion... the broken
			arm...

					ENDAR
			Youth.

	The simplicity of this answer catches Picard.

					ENDAR
			Have you ever been a father,
			Picard? Have you ever had a son
			desperately try to win your
			approval? Your respect?

	Picard ponders this.

					ENDAR
			Jono broke his ribs riding a
			T'stayan -- six hooves, a very
			powerful animal. The arm? In
			a contest with other youths. He
			endured the pain -- and won the
			competition.
				(beat)
			He will be a great warrior one
			day.

					PICARD
			Doesn't he deserve to become more
			than that?

	Picard rises, pacing.

					PICARD
			His heritage is human, Endar.

					ENDAR
			A heritage long since forgotten.

					PICARD
				(an inner decision made)
			Captain Endar, while on board,
			you are welcome to supervise the
			return of your crew. But I cannot
			allow Jeremiah Rossa to be
			returned to your custody. His
			true family is waiting for him
			on Earth.

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT THREE   31.

25   CONTINUED: (4)

	Endar rises, too, a buried rage burning from his eyes.

					ENDAR
			Then under no circumstances will
			I allow your ship to leave our
			territory.

					PICARD
			I have already reported our
			position and the nature of this
			violation to Starfleet.

					ENDAR
			And I have already called our
			reserved forces into the sector.

					PICARD
				(amazed)
			Are you saying you would be
			willing to go to war over the boy?

					ENDAR
			Would you not for your only son?

	Picard stares at him. He realizes they are on the
	brink of catastrophe.

					PICARD
			We have been at peace for years.
			Let us not rush headlong toward
			war.

					ENDAR
			Then help me to avoid it!
				(beat)
			If you will allow me to see Jono,
			it will be clear to you -- I have
			been a good father. He has grown
			up happy in my keeping.

	Picard turns away, his mind roiling. What is the right
	decision? Is there a right decision?

26   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Jono still sits in front of the monitor, flipping
	through the various photographs, over and over. Troi
	is with him.

  STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT THREE  31A.

26   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Those were your parents. Do you
			remember them?

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT THREE   32.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					JONO
			That was long ago. Endar is my
			father.

					TROI
			And who is your mother?

					JONO
			We don't have mothers. Females
			are only for mating. And work.

					TROI
			And the men? What is their
			purpose?

					JONO
			Passing the tests. Becoming
			strong.

					TROI
			The tests... endurance, pain,
			determination... all so that you
			can excel at making war?

					JONO
				(scornful)
			Females understand nothing.
				(puts his face in hers)
			Life is not easy on our planet.
			If we do not test ourselves
			constantly, we become weak -- and
			the weak die quickly!

					TROI
			And the females? Surely they are
			weak.

					JONO
			Of course. But we protect them.

	He looks at her, fierce male pride burning in his eyes.

					TROI
			I see.

	Her gaze shifts toward the monitor, and Jono's look
	follows.

					TROI
			And when you look at this
			picture... of you and the human
			female who was your mother...
			how do you feel about her?

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT THREE   33.

27   OMITTED

28   INSERT - MONITOR SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Moira Rossa holds her infant son, who snuggles securely
	at her breast. His tiny fingers are clasped around one
	of her fingers, and she is smiling at him with
	unashamed adoration. His baby smile returns that
	unqualified love.

29   JONO

	tears his eyes from the screen, agitated and disturbed.

30   OMITTED

31   INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Picard is with Beverly and Troi.

					PICARD
			Then you think it would be unwise
			to let Endar see Jono.

					BEVERLY
			I think it's dangerous. Abusers
			can have subtle but powerful
			influence over their victims.

					PICARD
				(a beat)
			I'm not convinced he was abused,
			Doctor. I've talked to the man,
			and if I am any judge of
			character... I'd say he deeply
			cares about the boy's welfare.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, we learned long ago
			always to err on the side of
			protecting the child. I think
			Endar should be kept away from
			Jono.

					TROI
			I'm not sure I agree, Captain.

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/13/90 - ACT THREE   34.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard looks to her...

					TROI
			I sense... awakening memories in
			the boy... this is a very fragile
			time for Jono, and if we send away
			the man he calls "father" without
			even letting them see each other
			-- how will we ever gain his
			trust?

					PICARD
			Yes... There is also something
			else we should keep in mind. We
			are deep in Talarian territory.
			A semblance of diplomacy is called
			for.
				(beat)
			I shall allow the visit.

	Beverly doesn't agree, but she understands.

					BEVERLY
			All I ask... is that the visit
			be supervised. Don't let them
			be alone together.

	Picard considers, nods.

					PICARD
			Agreed.

	He EXITS toward Endar.

32   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - LATER

	Troi sits with Endar; they look up as the doors slide
	open. Picard ENTERS with Jono, who spots his "father"
	and rushes forward.

					JONO
			Endar!

	He bows his head to the Talarian Captain, just as he
	did with Picard. Endar extends his arms and Jono comes
	to him; then the two gently press their foreheads
	together.

					ENDAR
			Jono... my son...

      STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - 7/9/90 - ACT THREE      35.

32   CONTINUED:

	Their eyes close as they rock gently, heads pressed
	together.

33   PICARD AND TROI

	silently observing this moment of alien affection.
	They withdraw to a corner of the room so as not to
	intrude. They cannot hear Endar and Jono clearly.

34   RESUME ENDAR AND JONO

	They separate, Endar finding it difficult to hide
	concern. They sit, and speak in hushed voices, huddled
	together.

					ENDAR
			Have they treated you well?

					JONO
			Yes, Captain. Except...

	His eyes flicker over toward Picard.

					ENDAR
			Except?

					JONO
			I was forbidden to make the
			B'Nar.

	Endar's gaze darts toward Picard, also, but he doesn't
	seem too distressed by this "atrocity."

					ENDAR
			It's all right. I know that you
			mourned in your heart.
				(eyeing Jono)
			Well, Jono... what do you think
			of these humans?

	It's a charged question, and Jono hesitates, glances
	down, lifts his eyes again.

					JONO
			They... they look like me.

	This troubles Endar, and he leans forward.

					ENDAR
			They want to keep you, you know.

      STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - 7/9/90 - ACT THREE      36.

34   CONTINUED:

					JONO
			I know.

					ENDAR
			You are of the age of decision.
			What is your choice?

	Jono hesitates again, and Endar frowns. The boy is
	having a surprisingly difficult time with this.

					ENDAR
			Well? Do you want to stay?

	All children tend to tell their parents what they want
	to hear, and Jono is no exception.

					JONO
			No, of course not.

	And all parents want to believe their children when
	they say the comfortable thing.

					ENDAR
			Then you shall not.
				(rising)
			I am going back to the Q'Maire.
			I will leave the humans with a
			choice. If they do not make the
			one we know is right... it may
			lead to war.

	Endar again presses his forehead to Jono's.

					ENDAR
			You may die.

	Again, the slightest hesitation, before --

					JONO
			I am ready to die.

	And as Endar and Jono stand together in the fleeting
	comfort of a shared lie --

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FOUR   37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

35   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, with Riker, Troi, Beverly, Worf and Data.

					WORF
			Captain, sensors indicate two
			warships approaching from opposite
			directions along the border.

					PICARD
			Their offensive potential?

					DATA
			Talarian warships are limited to
			neutral particle weapons,
			high-energy X-ray lasers and
			merculite rockets. No match for
			the Enterprise, Captain.

					PICARD
			The last thing I want is to be
			forced into destroying one of
			their ships.

					RIKER
			They won't back off. They've
			been willing to fight to the
			death in past encounters.

					PICARD
				(somber)
			The lines are being drawn... all
			this for a chosen son.

					WORF
			Is it worth it, Captain? To go
			to war -- over a child?

	Picard shoots him a glance.

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FOUR   38.

35   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			You might not ask that,
			Lieutenant, if he were your
			child.

					PICARD
			There must be a way to avoid
			this...

	He ponders a moment, then --

					TROI
			If we can just reach Jono... help
			him to make some connection with
			his origins... then he may choose
			to come with us.

					RIKER
			Do you really think Endar would
			go along with that?

					DATA
			If Endar respects Talarian custom,
			he may have to.
				(off reactions)
			According to their tradition, a
			male child of fourteen has reached
			the age of decision. They undergo
			a ceremony of initiation and after
			that have the freedom to make
			their own choices.

					PICARD
				(with hope)
			Endar's entire claim on Jono is
			based on Talarian custom... he'd
			have a hard time backing away from
			it now...

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FOUR   39.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Captain -- there's a subspace
			communication from Starfleet
			Command.

					PICARD
			On screen.

					WORF
			Sir, the message is for Jeremiah
			Rossa.

	Curious, Picard rises.

					PICARD
			Have the boy brought to my Ready
			Room.

	And he EXITS to his Ready Room.

36   INT. READY ROOM - MINUTES LATER (OPTICAL)

	Picard sits with Jono as they view the visual monitor.
	Addressing them is CONNAUGHT ROSSA, a woman in her
	60's, of regal bearing and gracious manner. She wears
	a Starfleet uniform.

					CONNAUGHT
			Jeremiah... my name is Connaught
			Rossa. I am your father's mother.
			I wish we could talk in person,
			but that will have to wait. When
			I heard the miracle that you were
			alive, I wanted to reach out to
			you as soon as possible.
				(beat)
			I find myself wondering what you
			look like... and all I can do is
			imagine your father at your age.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FOUR   40.

36   CONTINUED:

					CONNAUGHT (Cont'd)
			You come from a family that would
			make you proud. Many of them have
			given their lives to bring peace
			to the galaxy. You are the last
			of the Rossas. I am so very
			thankful that you have been given
			back to us, to carry on the line.
				(beat)
			Your grandfather and I will greet
			you with all the love in our
			hearts. Have a safe journey home,
			Jeremiah.

	The screen goes blank. Jono stares at it. Then --

					JONO
			She wears a Starfleet uniform.

					PICARD
			Yes.

					JONO
			What is her rank?

					PICARD
			She is an Admiral.

	Jono turns toward Picard.

					JONO
			She outranks you.

					PICARD
			Yes.

	Jono, overwhelmed, rises and begins pacing, agitated.

					JONO
			If I were home now, I would go
			to the brae, and run along the
			river... run as fast as I could!

	Picard lifts a hand, wanting to settle the frenzied
	young man.

					PICARD
			Jono...

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FOUR       41.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

					JONO
			I can't do any of the things that
			calm me here! You won't let me
			have my music, you won't let me
			make the B'Nar! I feel if I have
			to hold still much longer I will
			die!

					PICARD
			Jono -- let me show you what I
			do when I get those feelings.

	Jono looks at him, curiosity aroused.

37   INT. RACQUETBALL COURT - LATER (OPTICAL)

	Picard is with Jono, giving him basic instruction in
	the game. It has changed over the centuries in about
	the way that tennis, say, changed from Henry VIII's
	day to the present. The basic principles are the same;
	the racquet is different -- sleeker, more streamlined
	-- and the ball is electronic: perhaps it glows from
	within. Most important, when it is hit, or hits a
	wall, there is an ELECTRONIC SOUND -- something that
	will begin to sound not unlike a phaser.

					PICARD
				(demonstrating)
			I serve from here... like this...
				(serves)
			And you must hit it back before
			it bounces twice. Let's try it.

	Picard lobs an easy serve into Jono's forehand; the
	boy with unerring instinct hits a kill shot about a
	foot off the ground. Picard turns to look at him.

					PICARD
			Not bad.

					JONO
			I win at all the games.

					PICARD
			I can believe it. Well, shall
			we give this a try?

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/16/90 - ACT FOUR       42.

38   SERIES OF SHOTS (OPTICAL)

	as Picard and Jono ENTER into a rousing and
	surprisingly close game. Jono has natural ability and
	the resilience of youth, and gives Picard a run for it.
	The electronic ZAP of the ball as it ricochets around
	the court becomes louder and louder, and gradually its
	presence changes, sounding more and more like a weapon.

39   JONO (OPTICAL)

	reacts to this, shaking his head as though to clear it.

					PICARD
			Jono? You all right?

					JONO
			Fine.

	He serves and they ENTER into a long rally... the
	SOUNDS becoming louder, now mixed with more sounds of
	WARFARE -- muffled explosions, people shouting, the
	rapid sound of phaser fire. Then, the sound of voices
	--

					CONNOR'S VOICE
			Take him and get to cover!

					MOIRA'S VOICE
			I can't leave you!

	Jono stops, face twisted in anguish. He covers his
	ears, tries to blot out the sound. He will murmur,
	"No, no... " softly through the rest. Picard's voice
	will echo as though it's coming from far away.

					PICARD
			Jono -- what is it?!

	Jono flails on the ground as the vortex of sound
	increases.

					CONNOR'S VOICE
			Take Jeremiah... get to the
			forest! I'll hold them off!

					MOIRA'S VOICE
			No, come with us!

					CONNOR'S VOICE
			Go!

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FOUR       43.

39   CONTINUED:

	Rapid sound of PHASERS, now, and many shouting voices,
	explosions. We hear a child's voice... "Mama...
	mama... "

					JONO
				(barely audible)
			Mama...

					MOIRA'S VOICE
			Jeremiah... Jeremiah... This way!

	A sudden explosion, louder than the rest, and a woman's
	dreadful scream. Jono sinks to the ground, head buried
	in his hands. The child's voice begins to cry in
	terror, calling out, "Mama... mama... mama... "

40   PICARD AND JONO

	as the sounds begin to fade. Picard kneels with him,
	puts his arm around the shaking boy's shoulders. Jono
	looks up at him, his face wet with tears.

					JONO
			She was... all red. I cried...
			but she didn't answer me...

	The boy breaks into sobs again and buries his head.
	Picard rubs his shoulder. He's not sure just what he
	should be doing, but he does know that an important
	breakthrough has been made.

41   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - LATER

	Jono sits talking with Picard. They are still in
	racquetball clothes. Jono is subdued, but talks
	freely.

					JONO
			... she used to sing to me... I
			don't remember the melody, just
			the sound of her voice...

	He stops, shakes his head.

					JONO
			Before I remembered these things,
			I was strong. Now...
				(touches his chest)

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/16/90 - ACT FOUR       44.

41   CONTINUED:

	The boy draws a deep breath.

					JONO
			I have endured much pain. But
			this... I do not like.

					PICARD
			It is part of being human, Jono.
			But as deeply as you can feel hurt
			-- you can also feel joy.

	Jono looks up at him, sadly.

					JONO
			I do not think so. I think I will
			always feel like this.

	Picard is not sure where to go from here.

					PICARD
			Jono -- are you tired?

					JONO
			Yes. But I do not want to rest.
			I think --
				(looks up, almost
				 surprised)
			-- I think I am hungry.

42   INT. TEN FORWARD - MINUTES LATER

	Picard ENTERS with Jono, now both showered and
	dressed. Picard spots Riker at a table with Wesley
	and Data, steers the boy toward them.

					RIKER
			Well, how was racquetball?

					PICARD
			He gave me quite a game for his
			first time out.

	The flicker of a smile -- the first we've seen -- plays
	on Jono's lips. He is much more relaxed now, as though
	a great burden has fallen away.

					JONO
			I look forward to the next time,
			Captain.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/16/90 - ACT FOUR       45.

42   CONTINUED:

	Picard grins, glad that Jono's cockiness is returning.

					PICARD
			I'm sure you do. sit down, Jono.
			What would you like?

	Jono and Picard sit. Jono looks around at the table,
	points to Wesley's banana split.

					JONO
			What's that?

					WESLEY
			That's called a banana split and
			it's maybe the best thing there
			is in the universe.
				(pushes it forward)
			Here -- give it a try.

	Jono stares at it for a second, unsure how to attack
	it. Riker slides a spoon toward him. Jono looks
	puzzled.

					DATA
			It is called a spoon.

	Jono nods, grabs the spoon, looks up at them
	questioningly.

					WESLEY
			Go ahead.

	Jono is holding the spoon in his fist, like a knife.
	Having received permission, he holds it over the banana
	split "boat" -- and then jabs down into it with all
	his force! This flips the opposite end of the "boat"
	up, flinging the contents out and right toward Wesley!

42A  WESLEY

	has a spattering of whipped cream on his face and
	chest.

43   OMITTED

44   FULL SHOT

	Jono stares at him, at first shocked at what he has
	done.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FOUR       46.

44   CONTINUED:

					JONO
			Forgive me --

	He glances around the table and sees Picard smiling --
	and Riker trying to hold in a laugh. Finally Riker
	can't help it and he snorts with laughter. Wesley
	starts laughing. Then Jono looks back at Wesley and
	then he bursts into laughter.

					DATA
			I fail to see why this is amusing.

					RIKER
				(still chuckling)
			Check your data banks on humor...
			subheading "Slapstick"...

					DATA
				(inspecting Wesley)
			Comedy stressing farce and
			horseplay... ah, this no doubt
			is a variation on... "Pie in the
			Face"...

					RIKER
			Now do you see why it's funny?

					DATA
			No, I do not. But I will take
			your word. It is very amusing.

	Jono is still giggling. Wesley summons a waitress.

					WESLEY
			Let's start over. A fresh banana
			split for me, one for my friend
			here.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FOUR       47.

44A  ON PICARD AND RIKER

	as they move off to the side, Jono, Wesley, and Data
	remain at the table.

					PICARD
			Look at him. He's like a
			different person.

					RIKER
			Who would ever have thought he
			could laugh out loud like that?

					PICARD
			And half an hour ago he was crying
			in my arms like a baby.

	Riker, not having realized this, looks at Picard in
	surprise and awe. Picard smiles, feeling content that
	things are going to work out just fine.

45   OMITTED

45A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND Q'MAIRE (OPTICAL)

46   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - LATER

	The rooms are darkened, but we can see Jono, resting in
	his ceiling hammock. His eyes are open. He stares
	into the darkness for a few beats, and then he lifts
	up, descends from the ceiling.

47   INT. CAPTAIN'S BEDROOM

	Picard is asleep. Jono ENTERS, approaches Picard like
	a thief in the night. He gazes down at the sleeping
	Captain, struggling with his emotions.

48   CLOSE ON PICARD AND JONO

	Picard is groggy, but recognizing Jono, gives him a
	smile. Jono returns the smile -- then loses the smile
	to a terror within.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/16/90 - ACT FOUR       48.

48   CONTINUED:

	Suddenly his gloved hand appears, raising the Klingon
	dagger! He sounds an anguished cry, then plunges the
	dagger down, straight into Picard's chest.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FIVE       49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

49   INT. SICKBAY

	Picard is on a bed with Beverly scanning him. Picard
	is unconscious and pale.

					BEVERLY
			Two bleeders... single-plane
			penetration...
				(calling out)
			I need the autosuture over here!

	Assistants move swiftly as she keeps scanning.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			It looks like the blade hit the
			sternum and was deflected... it
			could have been a lot worse.

50   ON PICARD

	as he stirs, eyes fluttering open and sees Beverly, who
	has the autosuture and is using it on him. Picard
	looks around as though coming out of a fog, trying to
	get his bearings.

					PICARD
			Then it wasn't a dream...

					BEVERLY
			I'm afraid not...

	Beverly is using the autosuture to stop the bleeding
	and repair damaged tissue.

					BEVERLY
			No vital organs were pierced...
			no major arteries...

					PICARD
			Where is the boy now?

					BEVERLY
			Worf has him in security. Hold
			still...

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FIVE       50.

50   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I want to see him. Here, now.

					BEVERLY
				(firmly)
			He'll wait until I'm finished.

	Picard acquiesces, puts his head back down and winces
	in pain.

51   OMITTED

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker in command, Worf at Tactical, Data at Ops, Wesley
	on the Conn.

					WORF
			Talarian warships converging,
			Commander, range five hundred
			kilometers.

					RIKER
			On screen.

53
thru	OMITTED
54

55   ANGLE - MAIN VIEW (OPTICAL)

	The main viewer now shows the Q'Maire; two other
	warships are behind it, moving toward the Enterprise.

					RIKER
			Any communication, Lieutenant
			Worf?

					WORF
			No, sir. We have an open channel.

					WESLEY
			Commander, the warships' closing
			velocities are decreasing...
			staggered approach vectors
			bearing zero, one hundred twenty,
			and two hundred forty degrees.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Riker to La Forge.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/16/90 - ACT FIVE       51.

55A  INT. ENGINEERING - CONTINUOUS - INTERCUTTING

					GEORDI
			La Forge here, sir.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Geordi, the Talarians are moving
			into attack posture. Classic
			triangular envelopment.

					GEORDI
			I've tapped the impulse engines
			for additional power to shields,
			Commander. We're ready.

55B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

					WORF
			Commander, Captain of the Q'Maire
			requests communication.

					RIKER
			Well, here we go. On screen.

	As Captain Endar looms on the viewer.

					ENDAR
			Captain Picard... have you made
			your decision?

					RIKER
			This is Commander Riker. What
			are your intentions, Captain
			Endar?

					ENDAR
				(puzzled, cautious)
			Where is Captain Picard?

					RIKER
				(beat)
			He has been injured. I am in
			command now.

					ENDAR
			Very well. Please prepare my
			son for immediate transport.

					RIKER
			I'm afraid that's not possible.
			Last night, Jono attacked Captain
			Picard and tried to murder him.
			We are holding him in custody.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FIVE       52.

55B  CONTINUED:

	Endar is clearly taken aback by this, but swiftly
	re-groups.

					ENDAR
			If you had returned him with the
			others, this would never have
			happened! I hold you responsible
			for this incident.

					RIKER
			He'll have to come back with us
			now, Endar. It will be up to
			Starfleet to decide the
			consequences.

	Endar glowers darkly, rage building.

					ENDAR
			I do not accept that decision.
			I repeat, you will prepare my son
			for transport. If he is not on
			board in five minutes, you will
			suffer the consequences.

	The screen goes dark.

					RIKER
			Red alert.

	The red alert warning sounds.

					WORF
			Talarian vessels routing power
			to forward rockets...

					RIKER
				(frowns, sighs)
			Ready all weapons, Mister Worf...

56   INT. SICKBAY

	Two SECURITY MEN escort Jono into Picard's Sickbay
	cubicle. The boy stands before Picard, taut as a wire,
	staring straight ahead.

					PICARD
			Jono... why did you do it?

					JONO
			That doesn't matter.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FIVE       53.

56   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I think it does. It matters to
			me.

					JONO
			What matters is that I have
			attacked a Captain. I am ready
			to be put to death.

	Picard stares at him. Does he believe that?

					PICARD
			You think you are to be killed?

	Jono's eyes flicker toward him, briefly.

					JONO
			To attack a superior is the worst
			offense. I will die at your
			hands.

					PICARD
			Jono, you aren't going to die at
			my hands or anyone else's.

					JONO
			But... I committed a terrible
			crime...

					PICARD
			What I want to know is why? You
			seemed so happy just a few hours
			ago...

	The memories of happiness seem to bring Jono renewed
	anguish.

					JONO
			I was.

	The boys turn away, overwhelmed by the emotions that
	are battling within him.

					JONO
			But then... I thought about my
			father. I felt like I was
			betraying him.

	Picard studies the boy... sees his pain...

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/27/90 - ACT FIVE      53A.

	CONTINUED: (2)

					JONO
				(continuing)
			I'd be throwing away all that
			he's given me... all that I
			learned from him... my home...
			running along the river... playing
			in the games... sharing victory
			with my brothers...
				(a pause)
			... all the things that are part
			of my life.

	The boy draws a breath, looks at Picard with infinite
	sadness.

					JONO
			As I grew closer to... you... I
			knew it meant leaving more and
			more of that life behind.
			Forgive me, Captain -- I could
			not allow myself to do that.

	Picard absorbs this.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT FIVE       54.

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Things are very tense.

					WORF
			Q'Maire is requesting
			communication on a secure
			channel, Commander.

					RIKER
			On screen.

58   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Endar appears.

					ENDAR
			Commander Riker, you have failed
			to transport my son aboard the
			Q'Maire.

					RIKER
			Our position has not changed.
			We are returning him to Starfleet.

					ENDAR
			I regret your stubbornness. Much
			will be lost.

					PICARD (O.S.)
			One moment, Captain...

59   ANGLE - PICARD AND JONO (OPTICAL)

	ENTERING, the Captain, assisted by Jono into his chair.

					PICARD
			Captain Endar, last night Jono
			attacked me with a dagger.

					ENDAR
			Which he could not have done had
			he been returned to me with the
			others!

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FIVE       55.

59   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(silencing hand)
			There was a crime committed on
			board this ship... but it was not
			Jono's -- it was mine.

	Puzzled, Endar waits to hear what Picard means.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			When we found Jono, it seemed
			so clear what had to be done.
			We knew if he could only be
			persuaded to make the decision
			to stay... you would most likely
			let him. So with the best of
			intentions, we tried to convince
			him... and, in so doing,
			thoroughly failed to listen...
			to his feelings, his needs.

	Jono is staring at Picard, hanging on his every word.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			That was the crime, and it has
			taken a huge toll on a strong
			and noble young man. It must be
			rectified.

	Picard looks around the bridge, where he has everyone's
	rapt attention.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Jono will return home -- to the
			only home he has ever known. To
			the father that he loves. To you,
			Endar.

	Endar is astonished, stupefied -- and achingly
	grateful.

					ENDAR
			Thank you, Captain...

					PICARD
			Please transmit coordinates for
			his immediate transport.

        STAR TREK: "Suddenly Human" - REV. 7/16/90 - ACT FIVE       56.

60   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - LATER (OPTICAL)

	Supernumerary at the controls. Picard motions Jono
	toward the transporter platform.

					PICARD
			Goodbye, Jono.

					JONO
			Goodbye, Captain.

	Jono starts for the platform, stops, turns, walks back
	to Picard. He hesitates, then removes his gloves.
	Stepping forward, he takes gentle hold of Picard's
	head, tilting it down until their foreheads are pressed
	together in affection and solidarity.

					JONO
				(softly)
			Thank you.

	He breaks the embrace and moves to the transporter
	platform. In seconds, he is gone.

61   CLOSE ON PICARD

	eyes on the empty pad, sure the right thing has been
	done.

									DISSOLVE TO:

62   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - LATER

	Picard ENTERS, finds the room still disheveled, his
	furniture still disarranged. He looks up, sees the
	hammock dangling from the ceiling. He smiles,
	remembering the antic child, but then feels a chill,
	realizing how empty the room now seems. He reaches
	up, plucks the hammock from its hooks, and cradles it
	in his hands. He knows he has been given something
	by knowing this boy. He begins to put his room back
	to its former orderliness.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             






                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Brothers" 
                          #40274-177 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Rick Berman 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
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                         FINAL DRAFT

                        JULY 13, 1990


            STAR TREK: "Brothers" - 7/13/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Brothers" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             DOCTOR NOONIAN SOONG
                RIKER              LORE
                DATA               JAKE POTTS
                BEVERLY            WILLIE POTTS
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                O'BRIEN            
                ENSIGN KOPF        
                COMPUTER VOICE   
  
                Non-Speaking       
                  VARIOUS SECURITY TEAMS
                  NURSE              
                  VARIOUS SUPERNUMERARIES

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" REV. 7/19/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Brothers" 
                              
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              READY ROOM               SOONG'S PLANET
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE         FOREST
              TURBOLIFT
              MAIN ENGINEERING         STARBASE 416
                GEORDI'S OFFICE          ENTERPRISE DOCKED
              SICKBAY
                QUARANTINE AREA
              CORRIDORS (VARIOUS)
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
          
              JEFFERIES TUBE
          
            SOONG'S PLANET
              DR. SOONG'S LAB

        STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - TEASER        1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Brothers"                               
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at warp speed.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 44143.7.
			Due to a medical emergency, we
			have been forced to cut short a
			two-day liberty on Ogus Two and
			set course for Starbase
			Four-One-Six.

1A   INT. CORRIDOR

	A turbolift door opens and TROI and a trembling twelve-
	year-old boy, JAKE POTTS, emerge and head down the
	corridor.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			It seems a young man's practical
			joke has come dangerously close
			to a lethal conclusion.

2
thru	OMITTED
3

3A   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	RIKER is standing alone at the window (with the ship
	travelling at Warp speed) as Troi and Jake ENTER. Troi
	motions Jake to sit.

					RIKER
			Well Mister Potts, why don't we
			start at the beginning?

					JAKE
				(still trembling)
			It was a joke, sir. I just meant
			to scare him.

        STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - TEASER        2.

3A   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			From the beginning, please.

					JAKE
				(nervously and very
				 quickly)
			We were at the arcade, sir. I
			brought this balloon with me,
			filled with red pillion dye. You
			see, Willie is always making fun
			of me. I figured I'd get him
			back. I only meant to scare him.

					TROI
			Slow down, Jake.

					JAKE
				(slower)
			We programmed the game for an
			ordinary laser duel. You know,
			twenty-one points. Four points
			for a...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			I'm familiar with the game. Go
			on.

					JAKE
			We went out to the forest behind
			the east arcade. I told Willie
			that his laser pistol looked kind
			of funny, almost like a real one.
			When I went behind the trees, I
			put the balloon into my vest, and
			then...

        STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - TEASER        3.

3A   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			So you made your nine year-old
			brother think he killed you?

					JAKE
			Yes, sir.

					RIKER
			And then he ran away.

					JAKE
			Yes, sir.

					RIKER
			And while he was hiding he ate
			the fruit of a cove palm.

					JAKE
			It was just a joke. I didn't...

					RIKER
			I assume you are aware of the
			infectious nature of the parasites
			which inhabit cove palms?

					JAKE
			I am now, sir.

					RIKER
			Are you familiar with the
			condition upon which I agreed to
			allow you two boys to remain on
			the Enterprise when your parents
			went on sabbatical?

					JAKE
			That we'd stay out of trouble,
			sir.

					RIKER
				(keys insignia)
			Mister Data.
				(to Jake)
			Think about it Mister Potts. And
			while you're at it, think about
			what might have happened had we
			not been this close to a starbase
			medical facility.

        STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - TEASER        4.

3A   CONTINUED: (3)

	Data ENTERS from the Bridge and moves over to stand
	next to Jake.

					RIKER
			Have you contacted the boy's
			parents?

					DATA
				(nodding)
			They are fully aware of the
			situation, sir.

					RIKER
			Good, escort this young man to
			the quarantine anteroom. Perhaps
			he'll be helpful in lifting his
			brother's spirits.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	The two begin to EXIT.

					RIKER
				(to Jake)
			Please don't think that you have
			heard the last of this, Mister
			Potts.

					JAKE
			No, sir. I mean yes, sir.

	Data and Jake EXIT. Troi looks to Riker.

					TROI
			He's very frightened.

					RIKER
			As well he should be. I've never
			been a proponent of practical
			jokes. More often than not, they
			have unfortunate results.

					TROI
			I wouldn't be surprised if this
			was his last practical joke for
			a long while.

        STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - TEASER        5.

3A   CONTINUED: (4)

					RIKER
			I'm more concerned with his
			brother's future at the moment,
			Counselor.

4    INT. TURBOLIFT

	Moving downward. Data and Jake.

					DATA
			Our Sickbay does have the facility
			to isolate parasitic proto-viruses
			but not in a favorable time frame
			for your brother.

					JAKE
				(more to himself)
			He really could die.

					DATA
			Fortunately we are only two days
			from Starbase Four-One-Six, and
			their laboratory can...

	Data freezes. His head begins to jerk in a more
	pronounced fashion than usual.

					JAKE
			Can what sir?

	Data, not responding, continues to twitch. He raises
	his arm and touches the turbolift control panel twice.
	We hear the turbolift stop briefly and change
	directions.

					JAKE
			Their laboratory can do what,
			Commander?

	Data continues not to respond.

					JAKE
				(continuing)
			Sir, I know I made a mistake...
			I can tell you're angry... but
			if you're not going to talk to
			me...

          STAR TREK: "Brothers" - 7/13/90 - TEASER          6.

4    CONTINUED:

	The doors open to the Bridge and Data, silently EXITS.
	On Jake's confused expression --

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT ONE       7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	PICARD, WORF, and WESLEY. SUPERNUMERARY at Ops.
	FOLLOW Riker and Troi, as they ENTER from the
	Observation Lounge and cross to the Command Center.
	DATA descends the ramp toward Ops.

					RIKER
			Back so soon, Mister Data?

	Data does not respond. He relieves a supernumerary at
	Ops and immediately begins programming something into
	his panel. Before Riker can react...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			La Forge to bridge.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Commander.

6    INT. ENGINEERING

					GEORDI
			We've completed our dilithium
			vector calibrations, sir. You're
			clear to increase to warp seven.

7    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

					PICARD
			Very good, Geordi. Let me know
			if you...

					WORF
				(cutting in)
			Captain, did you request a course
			correction?

	Before Picard can respond...

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Sir, I didn't say we could
			increase speed to warp nine-point-
			one.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/30/90 - ACT ONE       8.

7    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(surprised)
			New course set for heading
			three-four-one mark two-two-one.

					RIKER
			Course set by whom?

					WESLEY
			Not me, Commander.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			What's going on?

					RIKER
				(notices Data calmly
				 working his panel)
			Data, who programmed the new
			coordinates?

	Data calmly works on without responding.

					WESLEY
			Warp nine-point-three, sir.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			I don't advise this, Captain.
			If we're going to maintain the
			realignment progression we
			shouldn't be pushing more than
			warp eight for at least an hour.

	Picard looks to Troi who hasn't got a clue. He rises
	and approaches Data.

					PICARD
				(to Data, calmly)
			Commander...

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/30/90 - ACT ONE       9.

7    CONTINUED: (2)

	Data doesn't react. He pushes one last button which
	is followed by a loud KLAXON.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Evacuate bridge. Deck one life
			support failure in fifteen
			seconds.

					PICARD
			Turbolifts Three and Four,
			gentlemen.
				(to com)
			Geordi, transfer helm to
			Engineering.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

	Everyone hurries to the two stage-left turbolifts.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Evacuate bridge. Deck one life
			support failure in ten seconds.

					RIKER
			Reassemble in Engineering.
				(to com)
			La Forge, let's get a diagnostic
			sweep underway...

	The turbolift doors close before he finishes.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Evacuate bridge. Deck one life
			support failure in five seconds.

	All is silent but the beeps coming from Data's panel.
	The CAMERA PANS to find him busy at work.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT ONE       10.

7    CONTINUED: (3)

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Deck one life support has been
			terminated.

	Data continues at his panel.

8    INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi, ENSIGN KOPF and TWO SUPERNUMERARIES are at the
	pool table.

					ENSIGN KOPF
			Our velocity is holding steady
			at warp nine-point-three. Do you
			wish to override, Commander?

					GEORDI
			Not yet. Computer, isolate cause
			of life support failure.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Atmosphere conditioning pumps on
			Deck one are operating in
			negative mode.

					GEORDI
				(to Kopf)
			How could that be? There are
			seven independent safety
			interlocks to prevent that.

	Picard, Worf, and TWO MORE SUPERNUMERARIES ENTER from
	the Turbolift and head for the pool table.

					GEORDI
			Sir, I think we've found the
			problem, but it doesn't really
			make sense.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			It seems we have more than one
			problem. Bring the Enterprise
			to a full stop, Commander.

					GEORDI
			Full stop, Ensign Kopf.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT ONE       11.

8    CONTINUED:

					KOPF
				(hits the panel)
			It's not responding, sir.

	Riker and Wesley ENTER from around the corner.

					PICARD
			I ordered all helm control
			transferred down here, damn it!

					GEORDI
			We did sir. We've been waiting
			for your instructions.

	Geordi tries the panel himself.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			I'm going to have to do this at
			the manual input level, sir.

	He motions to Wesley.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Wes...

	Geordi and Wesley quickly step to a far panel.

					RIKER
				(reading a wall panel)
			We're still on the altered
			heading, Captain, holding at warp
			nine point three.

					WORF
				(at another panel)
			Force fields have been established
			on all Main Bridge turbolift doors
			and service crawlways, sir.

					PICARD
				(putting it all
				 together)
			Computer, locate Lieutenant
			Commander Data.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT ONE       12.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Commander Data is on the Main
			Bridge.

					RIKER
			What the hell is he up to?

					PICARD
			Number One, take a security team
			up to Deck Two. See if you can
			break through from below.

	Riker eyes Worf and they EXIT. Geordi reappears with
	Wesley.

					GEORDI
			Everything's locked up, Captain.
			No control of impulse or warp
			engines down here.

					WESLEY
			Navigation doesn't respond either,
			sir.

					PICARD
			Picard to bridge. Commander Data
			do you hear me?

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is at Science One busy at work.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I repeat.   Data, do you
			hear...

	Data turns and presses a button on Worf's station,
	muting Picard.

					DATA
			Computer. Recognize Data,
			Lieutenant Commander. Alpha One
			clearance.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Priority clearance recognition
			Alpha One.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT ONE       13.

9    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Maintain minimum auxiliary power
			and disengage subspace
			communications.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Acknowledged.

10   INT. ENGINEERING

	Picard, Geordi, Wesley, Ensign Kopf, and supernumerary,
	as before.

					WESLEY
				(studying a panel)
			He is on the Bridge, sir.

					PICARD
			Commander La Forge, prepare for
			saucer separation.

					WESLEY
			Sir, we're at Warp nine-three!

					PICARD
			I'm aware of the risks, Ensign.
				(to Geordi)
			When the umbilical splits, we
			should regain primary control...
			do you agree?

					GEORDI
				(getting the plan)
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			. Be
			prepared to sweep back and pull
			it in with a tractor beam.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			Initiate auto sequence.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT ONE       14.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data, still at Science One, is reading something on the
	console.

					DATA
				(in Picard's voice)
			Computer, recognize Picard, Jean-
			Luc. Alpha Two clearance.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Priority clearance recognition,
			Alpha Two.

					DATA
				(in Picard's voice)
			Cancel separation sequence.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Sequence cancelled.

					DATA
				(in Picard's voice)
			Isolate all remaining command
			functions and accept related
			orders and inquiries from Main
			Bridge only.

12   INT. ENGINEERING

	As before -- a series of beeps from Geordi's panel.

					GEORDI
			The separation sequence has been
			aborted, Captain.

					PICARD
			Computer, recognize Jean-Luc
			Picard Alpha Two priority and
			re-establish separation procedures
			immediately.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Orders regarding command functions
			are no longer accepted from your
			present location.

					PICARD
			And just what location are they
			accepted from?

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/25/90 - ACT ONE       15.

12   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Interface terminals on Main Bridge
			only.

					WESLEY
				(to Picard)
			You're the only one who has
			clearance to localize command
			functions, sir.

					PICARD
				(disgusted)
			It seems Mister Data has acquired
			them, as well.

	Off Wesley's look...

13   INT. JEFFERIES TUBE

	Worf and a SECURITY OFFICER have opened a large
	ceiling panel. Riker climbs into it.

					WORF
				(studying a schematic
				 on a panel below)
			The isolinear subprocessor extends
			three-point-five meters.

					RIKER (O.C.)
			I've got a clear path to panel
			J14-Baker. What's that going to
			do for us?

	Worf, still at the schematic.

					WORF
			J14-Baker backs onto Science
			Station Two, Commander.

					RIKER (O.C.)
			Have they reinverted the
			environmental control sequencer?

					WORF
			Yes, sir. Life support has been
			re-established.

					RIKER (O.C.)
			Then, you and Casey get up here.
			Let's get to it.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/25/90 - ACT ONE       16.

13   CONTINUED:

	Worf and the security guard climb the ladder into
	the ceiling.

14   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is seated in Picard's chair working his console
	when he hears a series of high-pitched beeps. He
	crosses to his Ops panel, sits, and presses a quick
	series of commands.

					DATA
			Computer. Configure a perimeter
			field charge, sections Nine-K
			through Twelve-T.

15   INT. JEFFERIES TUBE

	The ceiling panel is open. No one is visible in the
	tube itself. A bright flash appears from the opening
	above.

					RIKER (O.C.)
			What the hell was that?

					WORF (O.C.)
			He's activated a force field, sir.

					RIKER (O.C.)
			Great! Just great!!

16   INT. ENGINEERING

	Picard, Geordi, Wesley, Kopf, and supernumeraries.
	Picard is pacing near the pool table.

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Chief O'Brien.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			You had better disable the site-
			to-site transport function. When
			we get to wherever we're going,
			I don't want him beaming off the
			bridge.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/20/90 - ACT ONE       17.

16   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			I'll get right to it, sir.

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Doctor Crusher.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			Is your quarantine intact, Doctor?

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Sickbay force fields don't seem
			to have been affected.

					PICARD
			The boy?

									INTERCUT:

17   INT. SICKBAY - QUARANTINE AREA

	Beverly watches Willie in the background.

					BEVERLY
			He's alright. But he's not going
			to stay alright. Sir, we need
			to get this ship to a starbase
			medical facility...

18   INT. ENGINEERING - CONTINUOUS

					PICARD
			It seems, Doctor, that Mister Data
			has other plans for the Enterprise
			right now.

	On Picard's concerned look, we --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT TWO       18.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

19   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	is traveling at warp speed.

20   INT. SICKBAY - QUARANTINE AREA (OPTICAL)

	Beverly passes her hands through two holes in the
	glass wall. We see a brief blue flicker as her hands
	break through the invisible quarantine field. She
	gently holds WILLIE POTTS' head, examining him.

					BEVERLY
			C'mon, I can't believe that!
			Everybody's played a practical
			joke at one time or another.

					WILLIE
			Not me.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing exam)
			Not even a little one? How about
			April Fools'? Are you telling me
			you've never tried to pull
			something on April Fools' Day?

					WILLIE
				(shaking his head)
			What for? It's never funny to
			the one getting fooled.

					BEVERLY
			Well, I'm sure your brother didn't
			intend this to get out of hand.

	She pulls one hand out of the opening and we see the
	brief blue flicker. She picks up an instrument and
	passes it back through the opening. We again see the
	gentle flash.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Certainly not to the degree it
			has. Take a deep breath.

	Beverly raises the instrument to Willie's chest.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT TWO       19.

20   CONTINUED:

					WILLIE
			What's so funny about making
			someone think you killed them?

					BEVERLY
			A deep breath.

	Willie reluctantly does as he's told. Beverly passes
	the beeping device from side to side.

					BEVERLY
			Have you been drinking all the
			water I asked you to?

					WILLIE
			Yes.

					BEVERLY
			Well, keep it up. We may have
			a short delay in reaching the
			starbase and I want you...

	Willie sees something behind Beverly. He spins around
	and quickly walks to the far side of the quarantine
	area. Beverly turns to see Troi and Jake ENTERING.

					JAKE
				(to Troi)
			There! You see? How can I tell
			him if he's not going to listen
			to me?

					TROI
			Why don't you try, Jake?

					JAKE
			It's just a waste of time. He
			won't listen.

	Jake turns and storms out. Troi and Beverly share an
	understanding beat.

        STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT TWO 20-22.          

21
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22

23   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise comes out of warp and enters orbit of
	Soong's planet.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT TWO       23.

24   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Data is again seated at Science One, punching in
	coordinates.

					DATA
			Computer, prepare to transport
			me directly to the following
			coordinates.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Site-to-site transport interlocks
			have been manually deactivated.

					DATA
			Can you override?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative.

					DATA
			Show me the shortest route to
			Transporter Room One.

	The computer beeps and a route map appears in front of
	Data.

					DATA
			Computer, prepare to activate a
			cascade force field sequence in
			the following progression.

	Data types in his instructions at breathtaking speed.

25   INT. ENGINEERING

	Picard exits Geordi's office and strides out toward
	the pool table where Riker, Geordi, Wesley and Worf
	are working.

					GEORDI
			No matter what we try, the
			computer will only acknowledge
			commands from the bridge, sir.

					WORF
				(disgusted)
			He's blocked every subspace
			channel, Captain. We can't even
			call for help.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT TWO       24.

25   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Wesley)
			Have you tried tracing back
			navigation inputs?

					WESLEY
				(nodding his head)
			We don't even know what star
			system we're in, sir.

					RIKER
			The only way we knew we'd come
			out of warp was by looking out
			a window.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			O'Brien to Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Chief.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Captain, he's up to something.

					PICARD
			What now?

									INTERCUT:

26   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'Brien is studying a panel.

					O'BRIEN
			He discovered the site-to-site
			lockout. I wouldn't be surprised
			if he tries to make it to a
			transporter room now.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			How much further can you safely
			disable the ransporters, Mister
			O'Brien?

					O'BRIEN
			I'm afraid I've done all I can,
			sir. As soon as he realized we
			had knocked out the primary power
			bus he put up force fields around
			the secondaries. I don't
			recommend anyone going near those
			circuits now.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/25/90 - ACT TWO       25.

27   INT. ENGINEERING - CONTINUOUS

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			I want security teams along the
			main passageways and in every
			transporter oom, Lieutenant.
			See if the computer would be good
			enough to give you the specific
			stun setting to disable Mister
			Data.

	Worf EXITS.

					PICARD
			Computer, estimate time from this
			location to Starbase Four-One-Six
			at warp nine.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Inquiries regarding command
			functions are no longer accepted
			from your present location.

	On Picard's frustration we...

									CUT TO:

28   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data at Science One.

					DATA
				(in Picard's voice)
			Computer, establish a security
			code for access to all functions
			previously transferred to Bridge.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Enter code.

					DATA
				(in Picard's voice
				 speaking at a breakneck
				 speed)
			Four, one, three, three, six,
			eight, Tango, one, eight, one,
			one, seven, one, Charlie, four,
			Victor, three... eight, eight,
			eight, zero, Foxtrot, six, one,
			five, three, three, five, nine,
			five, seven, lock.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT TWO       26.

28   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Security code intact for all
			specified inquiries and orders.

	Data walks to upstage left Turbolift.

					DATA
				(in Picard's voice)
			Computer, initiate cascade
			sequence, accepting instructions
			from Commander Data en route, now.

	The computer beeps as the Turbolift doors whoosh open
	and Data ENTERS. The doors close.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT TWO       27.

29
thru	OMITTED
30

31   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi, Wesley, Riker and Picard as before.

					GEORDI
			He's out. Security team
			approaching location.

	NOTE: The following three corridor scenes take place
	very quickly.

32   INT. CORRIDOR "A" (OPTICAL)

	The Turbolift doors open as Data ENTERS, turns left
	and heads down the corridor. A SECURITY TEAM runs
	toward him from behind, but is stopped by a force field
	which appears across the corridor in front of them.

	NOTE: The force field only appears for an instant when
	the first member of the team runs into it. Force
	fields are only visible when they appear, disappear, or
	are touched by people or phaser fire.

	Another force field in front of Data vanishes when he
	reaches it, only to be replaced by another ten meters
	ahead. Immediately after Data passes through a force
	field in front of him, it reappears as a force field
	protecting his back. The force field, which previously
	protected his back, then vanishes.

	Data continues down the corridor and sees ANOTHER
	SECURITY TEAM coming toward him.

					DATA
			Intersection Eight-J. Aft-port.
			Establish.

	The force field in front of Data disappears only to
	be replaced by another further down the corridor. The
	new force field runs across the corridor at a point
	where it intersects with another corridor. The
	security team which is still on the far side of the
	force field cannot move forward. Data reaches the
	intersection and turns left.

33   INT. CORRIDOR "B" (OPTICAL)

	A new force field appears in front and behind Data as
	before.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/20/90 - ACT TWO       28.

33   CONTINUED:

	A THIRD SECURITY TEAM headed by Worf appears around
	the corner in front of Data. Unlike the previous
	encounter, Data has no intersecting corridor between
	himself and the security team. Unfazed, Data continues
	ahead as Worf raises his phaser.

					WORF
			I order you to stop.

					DATA
			Computer, begin scan-phase.

	The force field between Data and the security team
	becomes visible and starts to move in the same
	direction as Data. Seeing this, Worf stops and fires.
	The phaser fire disperses with a flash as it hits the
	force field. Worf fires again, with the same results,
	only now the flash is even closer. The security team
	is now backing away from the encroaching force field.
	A guard raises his phaser to fire.

					WORF
			No, it's too close.

	Data, his expression unchanged, walks forward only
	meters from the retreating security team! The creeping
	force field is all that separates them. When Data
	reaches the intersection, which Worf had earlier
	entered from, he turns right.

	The force field stops at the far side, sealing off Worf
	and his team.

34   INT. CORRIDOR "C"

	Data, now alone, walks to the entrance of the
	Transporter Room.

35   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The doors hiss open and Data ENTERS to find Riker,
	O'Brien and a N.D. SECURITY guard standing on the
	transporter pad, phasers raised.

					RIKER
			This has gone far enough, Data.

					DATA
			Computer, three-meter cross-seal.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/20/90 - ACT TWO       29.

35   CONTINUED:

	One of Data's force fields appears separating the pad
	from the rest of the transporter room. Riker aims his
	phaser.

					O'BRIEN
			I wouldn't advise that, sir. The
			phase coils don't take well to
			ricochets.

	Data has walked over to a wall panel, opened it, and
	has begun rearranging isolinear chips.

					RIKER
			What's he doing?

					O'BRIEN
			He's reactivating the site-to-site
			transport interlocks.

					RIKER
			Does that mean he'll be able to...

	Before Riker can finish his question, Data
	DEMATERIALIZES. Disgusted, Riker lifts his hand to
	reconfirm the force field. He is answered by a sharp
	zap to his raised hand.

					RIKER
			Great!

	O'Brien walks to the back of the transporter pad and
	carefully touches the wall. Nothing happens.

					O'BRIEN
			The force field only seems to go
			across the front of the pad, sir.
			Security should be able to cut
			through from behind.

					RIKER
			Great!

	On his frustrated look we

									CUT TO:

36   EXT. SOONG'S PLANET - NIGHT

	Data with the same glazed look trudges through a misty
	forest into a clearing where a small structure can be
	seen.

       STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT TWO       30.

36   CONTINUED:

	As he approaches the structure the door whooshes open
	to reveal a dark, cavernous room within.

36A  INT. SOONG'S LAB (OPTICAL)

	A cluttered, dark room filled with an odd mix of high
	tech equipment and everyday necessities. At one end
	is an elaborate panorama filled with dozens of model
	dinosaurs.

	Silhouetted by the misty outside light, Data ENTERS
	as the doors whoosh shut behind him. He purposefully
	walks to a central spot in the room and stops.

	A mumbling figure scuttles out of the shadows. DOCTOR
	NOONIAN SOONG is a ninety-year-old human dressed in
	an odd, somewhat oriental, lab jacket. He has more
	than a slight resemblance to Data.

					SOONG
			You're right on time.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/20/90 - ACT THREE      31.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

37   INT. SOONG'S LAB (OPTICAL)

	(A note about Soong: like many of history's greatest
	minds, Noonian Soong is usually pre-occupied and often
	self-indulgent. He has few social graces and is rather
	inarticulate when discussing anything other than
	cybernetics. Behavior which could easily be attributed
	to an insensitive or arrogant nature is nothing more
	than a mixture of scatterbrained genius and playful
	whimsy.)

	Data is sitting in a chair not unlike a dentist's
	chair. His communicator has been opened, exposing
	micro-circuitry. Soong, using a small metallic tool,
	adjusts something inside the communicator and snaps
	it shut. Using the same tool, he begins working inside
	Data's mouth.

					SOONG
			Open.

	Data opens his mouth.

					SOONG
			One of these...

	He does something with the tool and we hear a click.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			And one of these...

	Another click.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			And...

	We hear a final click.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			There we are.


      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT THREE      32.

37   CONTINUED:

	Data straightens up and looks around the room. He
	stands. He is quite confused.

					DATA
			I fail to recall how I arrived
			here.

					SOONG
			I sent for you... In a manner
			of speaking.

	Data reacts, no less confused. He hits his
	communicator.

					DATA
			Data to Enterprise.

	Silence.

					DATA
			Enterprise, do you read me?

	There is no reply. Soong looks closely at Data's
	face.

					SOONG
			I always loved that face. Please
			sit down.

					DATA
				(still standing)
			We were headed for a medical
			facility. I was taking the boy's
			brother to Sickbay and...

					SOONG
				(interrupting)
			I'm sure your starship will be
			back for you soon. Please, sit.

	Data remains standing.

					DATA
			I must find a way to contact the
			Enterprise.

					SOONG
			Tell me, do I look somewhat
			familiar to you?

	Data carefully studies Soong's face.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT THREE      33.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			You do bear a resemblance to
			Doctor Noonian Soong, the
			cyberneticist who constructed me.
			But, Doctor Soong was killed
			shortly afterward by the
			Crystalline Entity.

					SOONG
				(laughs softly to
				 himself)
			It's your lucky day, Data. You've
			found your long lost father, and
			he's alive. What do you think
			of that?

					DATA
			But the colony was destroyed,
			there were no survivors.

					SOONG
			I've never felt too comfortable
			living anywhere without a prearranged
			route of escape. I
			admit, I wouldn't have guessed
			I'd be running from a giant
			snowflake, but...
				(he shrugs)

	Data studies Soong's face.

					DATA
			It is really you.

					SOONG
			Indulge an old man and stand on
			one leg for me.

	Data is truly confused. How did he get here? What
	should he say to Soong? Why is he being asked to stand
	on one leg?

					SOONG
			Please.

	Data obediently lifts one leg. Soong stares silently
	for a long beat.

     STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT THREE     33A.

37   CONTINUED: (3)

					SOONG
			Excellent! You know before I
			activated your positronic net,
			I had the damnedest time working
			out those fluidic equilibrium
			circuits.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/30/90 - ACT THREE      34.

37   CONTINUED: (4)

	Data remains on one foot.

					DATA
			Perhaps you could help me contact
			my ship.

					SOONG
			If you can't raise them with
			your...
				(he points)
			communicator, what can I do?
				(re: Data's foot)
			It's alright. You can put it
			down.

	Data puts his foot down.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			They'll be back for you. I'm
			certain. Trust me.
				(beat)
			Now, tell me. How are you at
			differentiating between a humid
			day and a dry one?

					DATA
				(a bit confused by the
				 quick change in
				 subject)
			The moisture content of the ship's
			atmosphere is maintained at a
			moderate thirty-seven percent.

					SOONG
			No, No. Not your ship. When
			you're on land, a planet.

					DATA
			I can differentiate between
			varying hygrometric levels.

					SOONG
			Without some sort of external
			sensor?

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					SOONG
			What then? What's the difference?

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/30/90 - ACT THREE      35.

37   CONTINUED: (5)

	Data's not sure what he's asking.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			Between humid and dry?

					DATA
			Humid air feels different against
			my skin, sir. And it carries
			smells differently. I assume this
			is due to the fact that
			moisture...

					SOONG
				(interrupting)
			How wonderful. I tried so hard
			to get that right. It's very
			important you know.

	A delighted Soong walks to his dinosaur collection and
	begins fiddling with a very small model.

					DATA
			May I ask why you have brought
			me here?

					SOONG
			I incorporated an encoded homing
			circuit into your sublogic
			controller.

					DATA
			Your response refers to how you
			brought me here, not why.

	Soong continues to fiddle with his model, not looking
	up.

					SOONG
				(somewhat sarcastically)
			Haven't you missed me, Data?

	Answering his own question.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			I suppose that's impossible.

					DATA
			I assumed you dead, sir.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT THREE      36.

37   CONTINUED: (6)

	Soong puts the tiny dinosaur back in place.

					SOONG
			Well, my longevity isn't the only
			surprise I have in store for you,
			Data.

	On Data's perplexed reaction we

									CUT TO:

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in orbit of Soong's planet.

39   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Picard, Geordi, Riker and Wesley...

					GEORDI
			The quarantine field in Sickbay,
			sir.

					PICARD
			You have access to it?

					WESLEY
				(nodding)
			When he transferred force field
			control to the Bridge he must have
			only specified fields he was
			planning to initiate. The
			quarantine field was already
			operating.

					GEORDI
			Under normal circumstances, we
			could divert that field energy and
			use it to cancel the force field
			protecting the bridge... But we
			have to retain the medical
			quarantine.

					PICARD
			Determine the absolute minimum
			field energy that Doctor Crusher
			needs... and use the rest to get
			me onto my bridge.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT THREE      37.

40   INT. SICKBAY - QUARANTINE AREA (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE on a NURSE'S hand holding a hypospray as it
	passes through the quarantine field openings, causing
	the brief blue flicker. PULL BACK to see her deliver
	the injection into Willie's neck. Beverly ENTERS and
	sits in the chair the nurse has vacated. Willie
	doesn't look well.

					BEVERLY
			How are you feeling this morning?

					WILLIE
			Not so great. I'm having trouble
			standing up. I get sorta dizzy.

					BEVERLY
			You know the old story about the
			man who tells his doctor, "It
			hurts when I raise my arm like
			this?"

	Beverly raises her arm. Willie replies by shaking his
	head.

					BEVERLY
				(continues, lowering
				 her arm)
			The doctor says, "Then don't raise
			your arm like that."

	Willie manages a hint of a smile.

					WILLIE
				(catching on)
			So, if I get dizzy standing up...

					BEVERLY
			Don't stand up.

	Geordi and a supernumerary ENTER carrying monitoring
	devices.

					GEORDI
			Okay Doc, we're ready. If all
			goes well you shouldn't notice
			a thing.

					BEVERLY
			Make sure all goes well,
			Commander.

	Geordi and the supernumerary EXIT as Beverly turns her
	attention back to Willie.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT THREE      38.

40   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Your brother says you still won't
			speak to him.

					WILLIE
			So?

					BEVERLY
			This is very hard on him, too.
			He feels very guilty about what
			happened. He's your brother.

					WILLIE
				(angry)
			Why is everybody so worried about
			him? I'm the one who's sick...
			I'm the one who's gonna die.

	Willie gets up and almost loses his footing, he's
	trembling.

					BEVERLY
			Nobody's going to die, Willie.
			Do you hear me? Nobody!

	Willie struggles to his bed within the quarantine area
	and buries his head in his hands.

41   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The Bridge is empty. After a beat, the turbolift doors
	open and a cautious Worf with two N.D. security guards
	ENTER, phasers drawn. After a quick look --

					WORF
				(to com)
			Captain, we are in.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We're on our way, Lieutenant.

	Worf walks to his station and hits a button.

					WORF
			Computer, restore Tactical
			Station.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Deactivation of command function
			overrides requires Alpha Two
			clearance.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/18/90 - ACT THREE      39.

41   CONTINUED:

	Worf snarls in frustration as we

									CUT TO:

42   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Picard, Riker, and Geordi. The turbolift is moving
	upward.

					RIKER
			Beverly thinks its going to be
			tight. Let's hope he didn't take
			us too far off course.

					PICARD
			Let's hope.

43   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The turbolift doors open and Picard and Riker cross
	to Worf. Geordi goes to his aft station.

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			It won't answer to my clearance,
			sir.

					PICARD
				(to Computer)
			Computer, this is Captain Picard.
			Return all command functions to
			stations.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Alpha Two clearance recognized.
			Please enter security code.

					PICARD
				(furious)
			Security code!?

					GEORDI
			I was afraid of something like
			that.

	A series of beeps is heard from Worf's station.

					WORF
			Sensors are operative.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/30/90 - ACT THREE      40.

43   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Well at least that's something.
			What have you got?

					WORF
				(checking his panel)
			No fix on Data. But I am picking
			up a single lifeform on the
			surface, sir. It appears human.

					PICARD
			That's one human who's got the
			answers to a lot of questions.

					WORF
			Something else, sir.

					PICARD
			What is it?

	Worf studies his board.

					WORF
			A small vessel... entering orbit.
			I detect no lifeforms aboard.

	On Picard's look we

									CUT TO:

44   INT. SOONG'S LAB (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE ON Data's face. One hand is patting his head
	rhythmically. PULL BACK to reveal his other hand, palm
	open, making circular movements on his stomach. Soong
	sits opposite, entranced.

					SOONG
			Good. Good. Keep it up. Ah
			huh...

	Soong giggles with delight.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			Old Tom Handy swore you'd never
			master that. Whistle!

	Data, still patting and rubbing, begins to whistle
	"Pop Goes the Weasel"... poorly. Soong's face sinks.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/30/90 - ACT THREE      41.

44   CONTINUED:

					SOONG
			Ah, well. Enough Data, sit.

	Data stops whistling, patting and rubbing... and sits.

					SOONG
			I've been able to keep track of
			you from time to time. You've
			become somewhat of a celebrity
			in cybernetic circles.
				(after a beat)
			Why Starfleet?

					DATA
			Sir?

					SOONG
			I gave you the ability to choose
			whatever you wanted... to do
			whatever you wanted. Why
			Starfleet?

					DATA
			It was Starfleet officers who
			rescued me.

					SOONG
			Ah. So you decided to emulate
			your emancipators. How
			disappointing.

					DATA
			What choice of vocation would have
			met with your approval?

					SOONG
			I often hoped you might become
			a scientist... perhaps a
			cyberneticist.

					DATA
			To follow in your footsteps, as
			it were?

					SOONG
			I see -- nothing wrong with that.

        STAR TREK: "Brothers" - 7/13/90 - ACT THREE        42.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			May I ask you a question, sir?

					SOONG
			Certainly. Anything you'd like.

					DATA
			Why did you create me?

					SOONG
				(after a beat)
			Why does a painter paint? Why
			does a boxer box? You know what
			Michelangelo used to say? The
			sculptures he made were already
			there before he started, hidden
			in the marble. All he had to do
			was remove the unneeded bits.
			It wasn't quite that easy with
			you Data. But the need to do it,
			my need to do it, was no different
			than Michelangelo's need.
				(he rises)
			Now, let me ask you a question.

	Data cocks his head.

					SOONG
				(as if posing a riddle)
			Why are humans so fascinated with
			old things?

					DATA
			Old things?

					SOONG
				(nodding)
			Old buildings, churches, walls,
			ancient things, antique
			things... tables, clocks, knick
			knacks... Why?

					DATA
			There are many possible
			explanations.

					SOONG
			If you brought a Noophian to Earth
			he'd look around and say, "Tear
			that old village down. It's
			hanging in rags.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/20/90 - ACT THREE      43.

44   CONTINUED: (3)

					SOONG (Cont'd)
			Build me something new, something
			efficient." But to a human, that
			ancient wall, that old house, is
			a shrine, something to cherish....
			Again I ask you, why?

					DATA
			Perhaps, for humans, old things
			represent a tie to the past.

					SOONG
			And what's so important about the
			past? People needed money, they
			got sick. Why tie yourself to
			that?

					DATA
			Humans are mortal. They seem to
			need a sense of continuity.

					SOONG
			Ah hah!! Why?

					DATA
			To give their lives meaning...
			A sense of purpose.

					SOONG
			And does this continuity only run
			one way, back into the past?

					DATA
			I suppose it is a factor in the
			human desire to procreate.

					SOONG
			So you believe that having
			children gives humans a sense of
			immortality, do you?

					DATA
			It is a reasonable explanation
			to your query, sir.

					SOONG
				(smiling)
			And perhaps to yours, as well,
			Data.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/20/90 - ACT THREE      44.

44   CONTINUED: (4)

	A loud whoosh from offscreen causes Data and Soong
	to turn. In the now-open doorway, we see a figure lit
	from behind. The door whooshes closed as the figure
	walks toward us through the shadows. Data and Soong
	stand.

					SOONG
			It appears we have a visitor.

	The figure walks to the same central spot to which
	Data did when he first arrived. As he comes out of
	the shadows to a halting stop, we see that the intruder
	is LORE. Data's "brother" is dressed in an odd outfit
	reminiscent of the Pakleds. He is in the same dazed
	state in which Data appeared when he arrived.

					DATA
			Lore!!

					SOONG
				(equally surprised)
			Well, well, it seems we've got
			ourselves a family reunion.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FOUR      45.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

45   INT. SOONG'S LAB (OPTICAL)

	Lore is now seated in the same "dentist" chair in which
	we found Data earlier. Soong is standing over him,
	arranging some tools. Data stands beside Soong.

					DATA
			Doctor, I implore you, please do
			not reactivate him.

					SOONG
			Don't be ridiculous, Data.
				(to Lore)
			Open.

	Lore obediently opens his mouth as Soong reaches in
	with an instrument.

					SOONG
				(continuing to Data)
			Lore is far from the maniacal
			android you have made him out to
			be. In any case, he'll obey me.
			He always did.

					DATA
			But he admitted to an alliance
			with the Crystal Entity. To gain
			its favor he betrayed the
			colonists and would have betrayed
			the Enterprise as well had I
			not...

	Soong is distracted by his work. He interrupts Data.

					SOONG
				(to Lore)
			Hold still...

	Soong does something with the tool and we hear a click.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			There. One more.

	We hear another click and Soong continues working, not
	looking up as he speaks to Data.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT FOUR      46.

45   CONTINUED:

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			I'm well aware of Lore's
			shortcomings. Remember, it was
			I who deactivated him.

					DATA
			And, as I have explained, it was
			I who was responsible for his
			reactivation. But it serves no
			purpose to make the same mistake
			twice.

					SOONG
				(still working)
			In science, Data, making the same
			mistake twice is often not a
			mistake at all. Quite the
			contrary.

	The instrument makes a final click.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			That should do it.

	Lore straightens up and looks around. He sees Data
	and then Soong.

					LORE
				(with sarcasm)
			So, you're still alive. I'm
			surprised you woke me. Why didn't
			you just take me apart and be done
			with it? That is why the two of
			you captured me?

					SOONG
				(patiently)
			Data had nothing to do with this,
			Lore. And no one captured
			you... not exactly, that is. You
			see, both of your brains contain
			a simple homing device. Data's
			was activated purposefully.
			Yours... well until you walked
			in that door I didn't know you
			had ever been reassembled.

					LORE
				(to Soong)
			No thanks to you.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/30/90 - ACT FOUR      47.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

	Lore turns to Data.

					LORE
			But thanks to you, dear brother,
			I spent nearly two years drifting
			in space. If it hadn't been for
			a fortunate encounter with a
			Pakled trade ship, I'd still be
			out there.

					DATA
			I had no alternative. You would
			have destroyed the Enterprise.

	Lore gives a disgusted smile.

					LORE
				(to Soong)
			Well, since I appear to be an
			uninvited guest at your little
			party, I'll leave you with your
			beloved son and be on my way.

					SOONG
			No, wait. Stay here... There
			are questions I can answer.
			You'll have no chance to ask them
			later.
				(very matter of factly)
			You see, I'm dying.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT FOUR      48.

45   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
				(after a beat)
			Dying from what, sir?

					LORE
				(pacing)
			Wait a minute. Wait a minute.
			What do you mean you're dying?
			You look fine. You're not that
			old. You look fine. What is
			this? Some kind of trick to see
			how we'd react?

	Lore is agitated, emotional.

					SOONG
				(gently)
			I wish it were.

	Lore stares at him, sees he's telling the truth and
	lowers his head, shaking it in disbelief. He is truly
	feeling grief. Data's face shows no emotion. He
	calmly repeats himself.

					DATA
			Dying from what, sir?

	Soong looks up at Data and smiles understandingly.

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FOUR      49.

46   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in around Soong's planet.

47   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Beverly, Troi, Geordi and Worf.

					WORF
			We have control of sensors, life
			support and auxiliary power,
			Captain. Nothing more.

					PICARD
			The code, Mister La Forge?

					GEORDI
				(shaking his head)
			We can't even locate the file
			address. At least that would tell
			us how many digits we're talking
			about. Not that it would really
			help.

					PICARD
			I want something that will really
			help.

					BEVERLY
			And quickly. Willie Potts has
			twenty-four hours, thirty-six
			tops. If it goes longer than
			that, the only thing Starbase
			Four-One-Six will have left to
			do is a postmortem.

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			Geordi, if the computer's
			programmed to allow Data to
			transport down, it would figure
			that it would allow him to beam
			back up. Right?

					GEORDI
			It would figure.

					RIKER
			And Data left a trace imprint when
			he beamed down?

      STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FOUR      50.

47   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(nodding)
			Everyone does.

					RIKER
			So what would be involved in
			pulling that trace and finding
			a way to make the computer think
			someone else is Data? Maybe a
			few someone elses?

					GEORDI
			We'd have to access the transport
			controller and reset it to a
			testing mode; convince it that
			it's back in school accepting
			simulated inputs. It's going to
			be tough without the main
			computer, but we could network
			a few tricorders together.

					PICARD
			Try, Mister La Forge.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir.

	Geordi and Riker exchange a look and EXIT.

48   INT. SOONG'S LAB (OPTICAL)

	Soong is repositioning his model dinosaurs as Lore
	paces behind him, still visibly upset. Data is seated.

					LORE
			You did what you had to do? What
			kind of answer is that?

					SOONG
			The only one I can give you. You
			were not...
				(he thinks of the right
				 word)
			... "functioning" properly.

					DATA
			Lore told me the colonists became
			envious of him because you made
			him "so completely human."

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT FOUR          51.

48   CONTINUED:

					SOONG
				(smiles sadly)
			I wouldn't exactly have used the
			word "envious."

					LORE
				(ignoring Data's line
				 of thought)
			You disassembled me. Took me
			apart... and so soon after you had
			put me together. You gave me no
			chance.

					DATA
			Lore also said the colonists
			petitioned you to replace him with
			a "less perfect" android?

	Soong looks to Lore as if to say, "Did you really tell
	him that?"

					SOONG
				(to Data)
			The last thing you should think
			of yourself as Data is "less
			perfect." The two of you are
			virtually identical... except
			for a bit of programming.

					DATA
				(to himself)
			It was a lie. Another lie.

					LORE
				(to Soong)
			I would have proven to you that
			I was worthy, if you had given
			me the chance. But it was easier
			to turn your back and build your
			precious Data.

	Soong stands and turns to Lore.

					SOONG
			You were the first. You meant
			as much to me as Data ever did.
			But you were unstable. The
			colonists weren't envious of you,
			they were afraid of you. You were
			unstable.

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FOUR         51A.

48   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(to himself)
			I am not less perfect than Lore.

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FOUR          52.

48   CONTINUED: (3)

					LORE
				(to Soong, pleading)
			Why didn't you try to fix me?
			It was within your power to fix
			me!

	Soong sits back down at his dinosaur table. After a
	beat.

					SOONG
			It wasn't as easy as that. The
			next logical step was to construct
			Data. Afterward, I planned to
			get back to you... to "fix" you.
			But I never got that chance.

					LORE
				(angry and almost in
				 tears)
			Next logical step?!

					DATA
				(to himself)
			I am not less perfect than Lore.

					SOONG
			Enough! Sit down, both of you.

	They both sit.

					SOONG
			For all these years I've been
			plagued by what went wrong.
				(to Lore)
			With all the complexities you
			possessed, the nuances... basic
			emotion seemed almost simple in
			comparison. But the emotion
			turned, and twisted, and became
			entangled with ambition... Lore,
			if I had known you were no longer
			sitting in pieces on a distant
			shelf... If I had known I could
			push a button and bring you
			here... I would have spent those
			years trying to make things right
			for you as well. But all I knew
			of was Data.
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT FOUR           53.

48   CONTINUED: (4)

					SOONG (Cont'd)
				(to Data)
			So I worked, long and hard, and
			now I believe I've succeeded.

	Soong pulls a little circuit chip from a small
	container and holds it up.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			This is why I brought you here.
			Basic emotions, Data. Simple
			feelings. Your feelings.

	Data cocks his head, but says nothing. He steps closer
	to inspect the chip.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			I've imagined how hard it's been
			for you... living amongst beings
			so moved by emotion.

	Lore crosses to Data.

					LORE
				(seemingly sincere, he
				 whispers)
			I don't have to imagine. I know
			how hard it's been. But, you'll
			be surprised Data... feelings
			do funny things. You may even
			learn to understand your "evil"
			brother... to forgive him. We
			will be more alike, you and I.
			You'll see. I'm happy for you.

					DATA
			I question your sincerity, Lore.

					SOONG
				(re: the chip)
			Perhaps with this you'll learn
			to be more trusting, Data. Your
			brother has had good reason to
			be bitter.

					DATA
			But sir, Lore was responsible
			for...

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT FOUR         53A.

48   CONTINUED: (5)

					SOONG
				(interrupting)
			He wasn't given the chance you
			and I were given... to live.
				(still talking to Data,
				 he looks at Lore)
			But now I'm sure he understands
			why I had to do what I did.
				(to Lore)
			If there was only time left, I
			could help you as well... what
			a shame.
				(Soong turns)
			The procedure is quite simple,
			but I'll need to rest first, I'm
			tired.

					LORE
			And after the procedure, what
			then?

             STAR TREK: "Brothers" - 7/13/90 - ACT FOUR             54.

48   CONTINUED: (4)

					SOONG
			I assume Data will return to his
			ship, and you to yours.

					LORE
			No. You'll need someone to care
			for you. I will remain.

	Soong stares at Lore warmly, and then at Data.

					SOONG
			I need to rest now.

	Soong begins to leave the room.

					LORE
			May I assist you... with the
			procedure?

	Soong dismisses the offer with a wave of his hand.

					SOONG
			It's a simple insertion... no need.

	He EXITS. Lore and Data are alone. Lore smiles at
	Data. Data cocks his head but does not return his
	brother's smile, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

             STAR TREK: "Brothers" - 7/13/90 - ACT FIVE             55.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

49   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit of Soong's planet.

50   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker are walking at a brisk pace.

					PICARD
			They're sure this is going to
			work?

					RIKER
			Nobody knows the Transporters
			better than O'Brien and La Forge.
			They tell me they've managed more
			than a little sleight of hand with
			our authorization codes.

					PICARD
			And they can insert them into the
			recall loop?

					RIKER
				(nodding)
			The computer should think all
			three of us are Data.

51   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The Transporter doors open as Picard and Riker ENTER,
	continuing their conversation. Worf and Geordi are
	already on the pad. O'Brien is behind his console.

					RIKER
				(continuing; joking)
			Let's just hope we don't all beam
			back looking like Data.

	Riker climbs onto the pad as Picard goes over to
	O'Brien.

					O'BRIEN
			Whenever you say, sir.

             STAR TREK: "Brothers" - 7/13/90 - ACT FIVE             56.

51   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Bring him home, Number One.

	Picard turns to O'Brien.

					PICARD
				(cont'd)
			Energize.

	The away team DEMATERIALIZES.

52   INT. SOONG'S LAB (OPTICAL)

	Lore is seated in the "dentist" chair, as before. He
	appears unconscious. Rather than working in his mouth,
	Soong is busy inside an open flap on Lore's neck.
	Finally, he runs a scanner over the area and carefully
	closes the flap. Soong reaches behind Lore and
	manipulates the on/off switch hidden in his back. Lore
	opens his eyes and looks around.

					SOONG
				(quietly)
			Data?

	Lore smiles and slowly begins to sing.

					LORE
			The sons of the prophet
			Were valiant and bold
			And quite unaccustomed to fear
			But of all the most reckless
			Or so I am told
			Was Abdul Abulbul Amir.

	Soong watches curiously.

					SOONG
			How do you feel?

					LORE
			I've always loved that ditty.
			I could never quite get the
			cadence down before. Thanks,
			Father.

					SOONG
				(smiling)
			You called me Father.

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT FIVE          57.

52   CONTINUED:

					LORE
			Would you prefer I call you "Often-
			Wrong?"

					SOONG
				(puzzled)
			What did Lore tell you about that?

					LORE
			Often-Wrong Soong! That is what
			the colonists called you, isn't
			it? A very sloppy rhyme...

	Lore tries unsuccessfully to make the two words rhyme.

					LORE
			Wrong Soong. Wrong Soong. No,
			doesn't work. Let's see...

	He stands and struts about the room, thinking up a good
	rhyme. Soong watches. Something's obviously wrong.

					SOONG
			Data, tell me how you're feeling.

	Lore stops. He's got one.

					LORE
				(reciting)
			Often-Wrong's got a broken heart
			Can't even tell his boys apart.

					SOONG
			Lore!

					LORE
			Well, well, you're not quite as
			feeble as I thought.

					SOONG
			This won't work. Those circuits,
			they weren't designed for you.

	Soong looks around the room.

					SOONG
				(continuing)
			Where's Data?

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT FIVE          58.

52   CONTINUED: (2)

					LORE
				(mimicking)
			"Where's Data?" You didn't fill
			Data with substandard parts! That
			honor was bestowed upon me,
			remember? You owe me, old man.
			Not him, me!

	Lore jerks and stiffens momentarily. He relaxes.

					SOONG
			You're not listening to me. It
			was not meant for you. It must
			be removed.

					LORE
				(laughing)
			Nice try, Often-Wrong.

	Lore stiffens again and relaxes.

					LORE
			I'm not quite sure what it's
			doing. But its doing something.

	Soong grabs Lore, a pleading look on his face.

					SOONG
			I didn't know you were alive.
			If I had...

	Lore savagely flings Soong across the room with his
	intense strength. Soong crumples to the floor. Lore
	turns unfazed, and lifts one of his fingernails. The
	hinged nail exposes a small button which Lore presses.
	Lore begins to DEMATERIALIZE in the fashion of a Pakled
	transporter.

					LORE
				(singing)
			There were brave men a plenty
			All well known to fame
			Who served in the ranks of the Czar...

	The song FADES and ECHOES eerily as Lore VANISHES.
	Soong lies motionless.

53   EXT. SOONG'S PLANET - NIGHT

	The Away Team is walking through the same misty forest
	we saw earlier.

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FIVE          59.

53   CONTINUED:

	Upon seeing the lights of Soong's dwelling, they stop.
	Worf reads his tricorder.

					WORF
			The human is there.

					RIKER
			And Data?

					WORF
			No way of knowing.

	Riker pulls out his phaser and the others follow suit.

					RIKER
			On stun.

	Worf and Geordi set their phasers and follow Riker
	toward the light.

54   INT. SOONG'S LAB (OPTICAL)

	Soong is still spread out on the smashed panorama. He
	has begun to stir. The door bursts open and Worf
	ENTERS, phaser raised. He scans the room as Riker and
	Geordi follow him in. Riker runs to the semi-conscious
	Soong and motions Worf to check out the rest of the
	dwelling.

					RIKER
			Worf.

	Worf cautiously EXITS through a door as Geordi joins
	Riker.

					RIKER
				(comforting Soong)
			It's all right, take it easy.

					GEORDI
				(stares at Soong and
				 recognizes him)
			It's Noonian Soong.

					RIKER
			That's impossible. Soong's dead.
				(he continues to check
				 out Soong)
			I think it's okay to move him.

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/20/90 - ACT FIVE          60.

54   CONTINUED:

	Geordi has walked to a laboratory table and is glancing
	at the equipment.

					GEORDI
				(shaking his head)
			Look at this stuff. I'm telling
			you. It's Soong.

	He walks back and helps Riker carry Soong to a chair.
	Soong is in bad shape.

					RIKER
			I'm Commander William Riker of
			the Starship Enterprise.

	Worf appears through another door carrying the lifeless
	Data. He places him in the "dentist" chair. Data is
	wearing Lore's Pakled clothing. Silently, Geordi and
	Worf stare at Data. Is he dead? Riker leaves Soong
	and walks to Data.

					RIKER
			Here. Let me.

	Riker surreptitiously reaches behind Data and resets
	his on/off switch. Data's eyes open and he sits up
	and studies his surroundings.

					RIKER
			Do you mind telling me what's
			going on, here?

	Data, still booting up, ignores Riker's question. He
	sees Soong and goes to his side.

					DATA
				(to Soong)
			He surprised me. He rendered me
			unconscious. What happened?

	Soong is still too weak to respond.

					RIKER
			Who surprised you?

	Soong is disgusted with himself.

					SOONG
				(barely audible)
			So alike... I couldn't tell you
			apart...
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FIVE         60A.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

					SOONG (Cont'd)
			He's gone.... back to his ship,
			I think...
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT FIVE          61.

54   CONTINUED: (3)

					SOONG (Cont'd)
			There was only one chip...
			yours... I tried to tell him...
			Not enough time to build another.

					RIKER
			Who went back to his ship? Damn
			it, Data, what's going on?!

					DATA
				(turning to Riker)
			Lore, sir. He was inadvertently
			summoned here by the same signal
			which activated my homing
			circuitry. It seems that after
			two years in interstellar space,
			he was...

					RIKER
				(interrupting)
			Mister Data. We've got a very
			sick boy on the Enterprise who's
			not getting any better. And we're
			dead in the water until you get
			us out of here.

	Data hasn't the slightest idea of what Riker's talking
	about.

					SOONG
				(weakly, to Data)
			It's all right. Access your third
			nested memory file and execute
			instruction five-one-five-five.
			It will clear your memory block.

	Data twitches slightly as he executes the instruction.
	His memory floods back and he recalls all he had
	missed.

					DATA
				(to Riker)
			I was unaware of the inconvenience
			I have caused, sir.

					RIKER
			We'll discuss it later.
				(turning to Soong)
			You're coming, too, Doctor. You
			need to get to Sickbay.

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/19/90 - ACT FIVE         61A.

54   CONTINUED: (4)

					SOONG
			No, no, no. I'll be fine.

					GEORDI
			With all due respect, sir, you
			don't look fine to me.

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/24/90 - ACT FIVE          62.

54   CONTINUED: (5)

					SOONG
			I've lived here a long time, young
			man. I have no plans of dying
			anywhere else.

					DATA
			But sir, our medical facility
			could most likely...

					SOONG
				(interrupting)
			Go, Data. Go with your friends.

	Data walks to Riker.

					DATA
				(whispers)
			May I say goodbye to Doctor Soong,
			sir?

	Riker nods, but stays put.

					DATA
				(whispering)
			Alone, sir?

	Riker motions to Worf and Geordi and they EXIT. Data
	kneels by Soong.

					SOONG
			Everybody dies, Data.

	Data cocks his head and Soong modifies his statement.

					SOONG
				(managing a slight
				 smile)
			Well, almost everybody.

					DATA
			Do you believe... in some ways,
			we are alike?

					SOONG
			In many ways, I'd like to believe.

					DATA
			Then it is alright for you to
			die... because I will remain alive.

	Soong reaches out and touches Data's shoulder.

           STAR TREK: "Brothers" - REV. 7/25/90 - ACT FIVE          63.

54   CONTINUED: (6)

					DATA
				(continuing)
			You know I cannot grieve for you.

					SOONG
				(smiles softly)
			You will, in your own way.
			Goodbye Data.

					DATA
			Goodbye.....Father.

55   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is docked at Starbase Four-One-Six.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log, Stardate 44149.1.
			We have been at Starbase Four-One-Six
			for three days. Young Willie
			Potts is responding well to
			treatment and has been returned
			to the Enterprise.

55A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Beverly walk through the corridor on
	their way to the quarantine area.

					PICARD
			The transfer went well?

					BEVERLY
				(nodding)
			He'll remain in quarantine for
			another week or two, but he's out
			of the woods.

56   INT. SICKBAY - QUARANTINE AREA

	As Picard and Beverly ENTER the quarantine area, they
	find Data watching Jake and Willie at a distance. Jake
	sits at the window with his hands through the openings.
	The brothers are playing with two model dinosaurs.
	They argue for a moment, but then smile. Picard and
	Beverly approach Data.

             STAR TREK: "Brothers" - 7/13/90 - ACT FIVE             64.

56   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Yes, Captain. The boys appear
			to have reconciled their
			differences.

					BEVERLY
			They're brothers, Data. Brothers
			forgive.

	We PUSH IN on Data as he turns his gaze from the boys
	to Doctor Crusher, weighing her statement. He turns
	his eyes back to the boys, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Family" 
                          #40274-178 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Ronald D. Moore 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
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                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                      AUGUST 2, 1990


              STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Family" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ROBERT PICARD
                RIKER              MARIE PICARD
                                   RENE PICARD
                BEVERLY            LOUIS
                TROI               
                GEORDI             JACK CRUSHER
                WORF               SERGEY ROZHENKO
                WESLEY             HELENA ROZHENKO
                GUINAN             FEMALE COM VOICE
                O'BRIEN            
                COMPUTER VOICE     

                Non-Speaking       
                  2 STARFLEET TECHNICIANS
                  1 N.D. CREWMEMBER  
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    

              STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Family"
                                
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
          
              CORRIDOR                 SPACEDOCK
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              TEN-FORWARD              LABARRE (MATTE)
              HOLODECK
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE         PICARD HOME
              BEVERLY'S QUARTERS         VINYARD
              PICARD'S QUARTERS          CEMETARY
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              WORF'S QUARTERS
          
            PICARD HOME

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Family" 
                        
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                 LABARRE                la-bahr
                 (no accent on either syllable)

                 RENE                   re-NAY
                 ROBERT                 row-BEAR
                 ROZHENKO               rah-ZHEN-koh
                 SERGEY                 sir-GAY

         STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                           "Family"                                
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - SPACEDOCK IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	The Spacedock in orbit around Earth. As Picard records
	his log, there is a subtle hint of finality in his
	voice and tone... a feeling that he's wrapping things
	up here.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log: Stardate 44009.3

2    EXT. SPACEDOCK - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Revealing the Enterprise being worked on at the dock.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			The Enterprise remains docked at
			McKinley Station, undergoing a
			major overhaul and refit. I am
			confident that the ship... and
			crew... will soon be ready to
			return to service.

									CUT TO:

3    INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	RIKER is looking over a lot of reports and padds on
	the desk. The door CHIMES.

					RIKER
			Come in.

	The door OPENS and WORF ENTERS.

					WORF
			Phaser upgrades are complete,
			Commander...

					RIKER
			Already?

            STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - TEASER            2.

3    CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(acknowledges)
			We have begun power supply
			calibration.

					RIKER
			You're just too damned efficient,
			Lieutenant...

					WORF
			Thank-you, sir.

					RIKER
			At this rate, the refit will be
			done a week early and you and I
			might even be forced to get in
			some R&R before we leave Earth...

	Worf doesn't crack a smile... Riker gives it up..

					RIKER
			Proceed with the testing, Mister
			Worf...
				(hands him a padd)
			Here's the final schedule for
			shore leave and personnel
			transfers. By the way, I'm
			looking forward to meeting your
			parents.

					WORF
			Sir?

					RIKER
			They're on the visitors' list...

	Worf looks over the padd, finds their names... it's
	a surprise and not a pleasant one.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			You didn't know?

					WORF
			No, sir.
				(beat as he struggles
				 with answer)
			It is... inappropriate for a
			Klingon to receive his family
			while on duty. As humans, my
			parents do not understand.

            STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - TEASER            3.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker looks at him, frowns, c'mon loosen up...

					RIKER
			Well, I'm not sure I would either,
			Worf... since this isn't a Klingon
			ship. If you don't want to see
			your parents, that's your
			business... but we don't get to
			Earth all that often.

	Worf frowns. Trying to help --

					RIKER
			I'm sure we can arrange for you
			to have more off-duty time while
			they're here.

					WORF
				(too quickly)
			No... sir. That will not be
			necessary.

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			Dismissed.

	Worf turns to leave... Riker has a second thought...
	on a more personal level --

					RIKER
			Worf, if you're worried they might
			learn about what happened on the
			Klingon planet...

					WORF
			Not at all, sir. I have already
			informed them in correspondence
			of my discommendation. I do not
			believe any human can truly
			understand my dishonor.

	Worf EXITS without waiting for a reaction. A beat as
	Riker thinks about it... and

									CUT TO:

4    INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	PICARD, in civilian clothes, is putting a few
	belongings into a small rucksack.

         STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - TEASER         4.

4    CONTINUED:

	The bandages have been removed from his face and he
	looks fully recovered from his Borg experience. TROI
	is with him.

					PICARD
				(responding)
			France. Labarre, my home
			village...

					TROI
			Really...

					PICARD
			First time in almost twenty
			years...

					TROI
				(beat)
			Interesting.

	Picard recognizes a therapeutic reaction when he hears
	it...

					PICARD
				(Don't... )
			Counselor...

					TROI
			I just find it interesting... 
			that Captain Jean-Luc Picard... 
			the man who couldn't be pried out
			of his seat for a vacation for
			three years...

					PICARD
			It's Earth... it's home... do I
			need another reason?

					TROI
			I don't know. What do you think?

					PICARD
			Counselor, your help has been
			invaluable during my recovery.
			I'm better... the injuries have
			healed...

					TROI
			Those you can see in a mirror.

         STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - TEASER         5.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(insisting)
			The nightmares have ended. All
			I need is a little time to myself.

					TROI
			I agree. In fact, I'm delighted
			you're going. But perhaps the
			choice of where you're going could
			stand some scrutiny.

					PICARD
			If you wish to believe my going
			home is a direct result of
			being held captive by the Borg,
			be my guest...

					TROI
			Is that what you believe?

					PICARD
			I hate it when you do that.

					TROI
				(with great compassion)
			Captain, you do need time. You
			cannot achieve complete recovery
			so quickly. Don't expect so much
			of yourself. It is perfectly
			normal, after what you've been
			through, to spend a great deal
			of time trying to find... yourself
			again.

					PICARD
				(softly, finishing the
				 thought)
			And what better place to find
			oneself than on the streets of
			one's home village.

					TROI
				(nods, smiles)
			Interesting.
				(beat)
			Have a good trip.

            STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - TEASER            6.

4    CONTINUED: (3)

	She EXITS. Picard picks up his rucksack and moves for
	the door. He pauses on the threshold and takes a long
	look around the cabin... could this be a last look?
	Picard EXITS.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

           STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT ONE           7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    EXT. SPACE DOCK (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise still docked.

									CUT TO:

6    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	O'BRIEN is working on the console as Worf ENTERS.

					WORF
			They still have not signalled?

					O'BRIEN
			Nossir.

					WORF
				(growls)
			My mother is never on time. It
			is so... human... of her.

					O'BRIEN
				(grins)
			Well, you know women.

	And there's a moment as Worf stares at him a beat... 
	and this throwaway comment hangs in the air between
	the odd couple of O'Brien and Worf who may each know
	women but unlikely in the same way.

					WORF
			I am not looking forward to
			this... I wish they would come
			so it would begin and end sooner.

					O'BRIEN
			I know what you mean, Lieutenant.

					WORF
			Unlikely.

					O'BRIEN
			Last time my old man came on board
			I found him chasing Nurse Stanton
			around a biobed in Sickbay...

           STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT ONE           8.

6    CONTINUED:

					WORF
			I am not concerned about my father
			chasing nurses.

					O'BRIEN
			Yeah, but it's always something
			with parents, isn't it, sir...

					FEMALE COM VOICE
			Enterprise, this is Earth Station
			Bobruisk. Two to transport
			aboard.

	O'Brien glances at Worf...

					WORF
			What are you waiting for?

					O'BRIEN
			Acknowledged, Bobruisk.
			Energizing.

	SERGEY & HELENA ROZHENKO MATERIALIZE on the platform.
	They are of Russian descent, and carry themselves with
	pride and dignity. Sergey is compact,
	barrel-chested... a retired Starfleet Chief growing
	old gracefully. His wife is short of stature and yet
	there is an underlying strength to her which belies her
	slight appearance.

7    ANGLE - WORF

	sees them... and in this moment of reunion, there is
	nothing short of love in his face. Even he cannot
	suppress it... and there is even, god forbid, a smile
	that grows on his face.

					WORF
			Hello, mother... father.

	They come off the platform and smile at the sight of
	Worf.

					HELENA
			Worf!...

	Helena beams and unabashedly hugs him and reaches up
	to kiss his cheek... Worf stiffens, glances at O'Brien
	out of the corner of his eye... reluctantly leans down
	to accept the kiss...

         STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT ONE         9.

7    CONTINUED:

					SERGEY
			You look good, son.

	They shake hands.

					SERGEY
			Put on a little weight, didn't
			you?

					WORF
			No.

					SERGEY
			Sure you have. Looks good on you.
			Still working out with those
			Holodeck monsters I bet...

					WORF
			Let me take you to...

	Sergey is already moving to O'Brien... friendly,
	outgoing --

					SERGEY
			Always good to meet another chief
			petty officer.
				(sticks out hand)
			Sergey Rozhenko, formerly of the
			U.S.S. Intrepid.

					O'BRIEN
			Miles Edward O'Brien. Good to
			meet you, sir.

					SERGEY
			Don't call me "sir", I used to
			work for a living.

	They both laugh at the old joke. Worf is getting
	increasingly uncomfortable.

					HELENA
			He's joking. The proudest day
			of his life was when Worf earned
			his commission.

					SERGEY
			Chief, can you imagine an old
			enlisted man like me raising a
			boy to be an officer?

	He laughs with O'Brien... Worf wants out.

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT ONE        10.

7    CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			I'll show you to your quarters.

					HELENA
			Come on, Sergey... there's plenty
			of time to chat with the "boys"...
				(to Worf)
			Your father's so been looking
			forward to this...

	She intimately takes Worf's arm in hers... he stiffens.
	Exiting...

					SERGEY
			I want to see everything... the
			whole ship... I've got all the
			specs and diagrams of the Galaxy-
			class starships at home...

					WORF
			We are in the midst of repair.
			I will not be able to give you
			a complete tour.

					SERGEY
			I'm sure if you asked the
			Captain...

					HELENA
			You agreed not to embarrass him,
			Sergey. Besides, we came to see
			Worf. Not the ship.

					SERGEY
			Fine. Fine. Okay.

	He leads the way out the door. The last thing we hear...


					HELENA
				(trying to be tactful)
			Your hair's a little longer, isn't
			it, Worf?

									CUT TO:

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT ONE        11.

8    OMITTED

9    EXT. PATH NEAR HOUSE - DAY

	Picard walking up a dirt path, carrying the rucksack
	seen earlier as he passes by a vineyard. He is looking
	around, drinking in the sights, sounds, and smells of
	his home. He reacts as he hears movement in the
	adjoining field... he stops, looks... the sound stops
	too... he starts up again and the movement follows him.
	He cocks an eyebrow moves to the field...

					PICARD
			All right... whoever's there...
			I can hear you...

	The face of a seven year old boy (RENE) reveals itself
	from his hiding place. It is a face of pure innocence
	and freckles. A 24th century Opie.

					PICARD
			Good lord, a highwayman.

					RENE
			A what?

					PICARD
			A highwayman is a robber who
			attacks travelers, but to my
			knowledge, none have been reported
			in this vicinity for centuries.

					RENE
			I'm not a robber.

					PICARD
			I am much relieved, sir.

	Walking together...

					RENE
			I know who you are.

					PICARD
			Then, you have the advantage.

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT ONE        12.

9    CONTINUED:

					RENE
			You're my nephew, Jean-Luc. From
			the starship Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Then you must be my uncle Rene.

					RENE
				(laughs)
			I'm not your uncle. It's the
			other way around.

					PICARD
			Too bad. I rather enjoyed the
			idea.

					RENE
			Why have you been away so long?

					PICARD
			Well, Starfleet keeps me very
			busy...

					RENE
			Father says you don't like it
			here.

					PICARD
			I'm sure you misunderstood...

					RENE
			No I didn't. He said so.

					PICARD
			Ah well, Robert and I... we...
				(beat)
			Perhaps it's time to change all
			that.

					RENE
			You don't seem so... so arrow... 
			arrow... you know...

					PICARD
			Arrogant...

					RENE
			Yeah... arrogant... you don't seem
			that way to me. What does it mean
			anyway -- "arrogant son-of-a... "

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT ONE        12A.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(overlapping)
			Let's talk about it later, shall
			we?

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT ONE        13.

10   EXT. PICARD HOME - DAY

	The house sits adjacent to a small vineyard. The house
	itself is made of stone and wood, and there is a
	noticeable lack of 24th-century design or devices in
	the building and its surroundings. There is an aged
	historical plaque on the side of the house. The
	setting is rural, and looks much like a farmhouse in
	the French countryside would have looked in the 19th
	century. Rene runs down the path, ahead of Picard...

					RENE
			He's here! He's here!

	After a few seconds, MARIE PICARD comes out of the
	house. She is in her mid-forties, and is wearing a
	simple dress. Marie is very happy to see Picard and
	she quickly goes out to him.

					MARIE
			Jean-Luc!

					PICARD
			Marie...

	She gives him a warm hug and kiss and then looks him
	over.

					MARIE
			It's so good to finally meet you.
			How are you feeling?

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Just fine.

	That exchange comes with the slightest tension.

					MARIE
			Well, Robert and I are delighted
			you've come to stay with us.

					PICARD
			I was just thinking that I really
			might be imposing... I could
			easily stay in the village...

					MARIE
			I won't hear of it. It's your
			home. It will always be your
			home.

	Picard can't help glancing around at the house and
	grounds.

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT ONE        14.

10   CONTINUED:

					MARIE
			Do things look that different?

					PICARD
			No. In fact, the amazing thing
			is how little it has changed.
			Everything is exactly as I
			remember it... the hills, the
			house, every rock and stone looks
			untouched by the passage of time.

					MARIE
			Robert's worked hard to keep it
			that way. It's very important
			to him.

					PICARD
			As it was to our father.

					RENE
			Someday I'm going to be a starship
			captain!

					PICARD
				(grins)
			Even you, Uncle... you look so
			much like Robert when he was your
			age...
				(and this is more to
				 himself)
			... I half expect to see myself
			as a boy run out the door to
			play...

					MARIE
			Robert can't wait to see you...

					PICARD
				(dry)
			Yes. Rene already told me.

	Marie reacts, glances at the boy worried what he might
	have said, but Picard makes it okay with an
	understanding grin...

					PICARD
			Where is he?

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT ONE        15.

11   EXT. VINEYARD

	ROBERT is between two rows of grapevines, on his hands
	and knees. He is about six to eight years older than
	Picard, and manages to appear dignified even as he
	scrabbles about in the dirt working on the vines with
	his hands. We can see that he devotes the same careful
	attention to detail in his work as his brother does
	on the bridge of his ship. Picard walks down the row
	and stops in front of him. Robert looks up and sees
	Picard, but remains on his knees. There is no
	animosity on his face, but no welcome either, just
	recognition.

					ROBERT
			So, you've arrived all right.
				(beat)
			Welcome home, Captain.

	Picard tries very hard to be warm and brotherly and
	anything but arrogant.

					PICARD
			Hello, Robert.

					ROBERT
			Did you shuttle out from the
			village?

					PICARD
			No... I decided to walk.
				(long beat)
			I met Marie and Rene.

					ROBERT
			Good... good.

	They've run out of things to say very quickly. Picard
	tries his best to take a forward step.

					PICARD
			It's... good to see you.

	But it comes out as just another pleasantry.

					ROBERT
				(inclines head toward
				 house)
			Make yourself at home. You know
			where everything is... we eat at
			eight. I'll be in in a minute.
			I've got to save this poor, sick
			vine.

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT ONE        16.

11   CONTINUED:

	Picard nods as Robert returns to work and after a beat,
	Picard heads back to the house.

12   NEW ANGLE (MATTE SHOT)

	In the f.g. are fields of vineyards, punctuated by
	small farmhouses that reflect the architecture and
	design of the 19th century rather than that of the 24th
	century. On the horizon is the actual village of
	Labarre, a city whose roots stretch back for over a
	millennium. There is a feeling of old and new living
	side by side... the village itself is quite modern. On
	Picard and Robert as the distance between them
	grows...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT TWO        17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

13   INT. BEVERLY'S QUARTERS

	BEVERLY is getting a couple of drinks from the food
	replicator. Troi is sitting on the couch.

					BEVERLY
			Will you have a chance to get
			down to the surface?

					TROI
			Maybe. Will and I have been
			talking about going back to Angel
			Falls...

					BEVERLY
			Oh, Venezuela's beautiful...

	Beverly is about to sit down when the door CHIMES.

					BEVERLY
			Come in.

	A N.D. CREWMAN ENTERS carrying a large, old box.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Oh great! I'll take that.

	She takes the box and the crewman EXITS. Beverly puts
	the box on the table and Troi comes over.

					TROI
			Something from home?

					BEVERLY
				(nods and opens the box)
			I left it here in storage a long
			time ago. After Jack died.
				(takes out an old book)
			Odds and ends mostly...

	Troi picks up the book and reads the title with
	puzzlement.

					TROI
			"How to Advance Your Career
			through Marriage"?

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT TWO        18.

13   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(smiling at memory)
			It's a joke. He sent me that
			while I was still in medical
			school. It was his way of
			proposing.

	They share a small laugh. Beverly continues to dig
	through the box, taking out various small momentos and
	items. She takes out an old-style computer disk, reads
	the label, reacts... and sits down.

					TROI
			What is it?

					BEVERLY
			It's for Wesley... from Jack.
				(beat)
			I'd forgotten about it... maybe
			I was trying to forget about it.

					TROI
			Why?

					BEVERLY
			Jack recorded a holographic
			message to Wesley just after he
			was born... it was a gift for
			when he grew up. Jack was going
			to make more of them...
				(beat)
			He never got the chance.

					TROI
			Are you afraid of what it might
			say?

					BEVERLY
			No... I just don't know if it will
			do more harm than good. He's
			managed to finally deal with his
			father's death, but...

	Troi's attitude is gentle, soothing... she's slipped
	easily from her role as friend into that of Counselor.

					TROI
			Wesley has a lot of questions
			about his father. Things that
			you can't answer for him.
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT TWO           19.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI (Cont'd)
			Perhaps seeing this will help him
			to understand the kind of man that
			Jack Crusher really was.

	PUSH IN on disk as Beverly thinks this over...

									CUT TO:

14   INT. ENGINEERING

	Several panels are open, some boxes sitting around...
	this is a ship undergoing a major refit and it's a bit
	of a mess right now. Worf stands uncomfortably as his
	father tells a story to an enthralled Geordi...

					SERGEY
			... So we walk into the school... 
			and we don't know what to expect.
			Is Worf hurt? Is he in some kind
			of trouble? The door opens and
			we see our little seven-year-
			old... sitting in a chair... and
			glaring across the room at five
			teenage boys.
				(beat)
			All of them with bloody noses.

	Geordi laughs.

					HELENA
			The principal looked up and said,
			"Tell me he's an only child."

					WORF
			The older boys were... 
			disrespectful.

					SERGEY
			And that was only the beginning... 
			when he was ten...

					WORF
			We've taken enough of the
			Commander's time...

					GEORDI
			No... no... no, we're way ahead
			of schedule...

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT TWO        20.

14   CONTINUED:

					SERGEY
			I just wanted to tell him the
			story about...

					HELENA
			Enough stories, Sergey...

					SERGEY
			Okay. Okay. Enough stories... 
			Well, then how about giving me
			a look at the new engine core ...
			I used to be a warp field
			specialist on the old Excelsior
			class.

					GEORDI
			I'd be delighted...

					HELENA
			You two go ahead...
				(to Worf)
			Your father will be here for
			hours, why don't you show me the
			arboretum?

					WORF
			Commander La Forge, call me when
			you... when my father wishes to
			leave.

					SERGEY
			I can find my own way...
			Turbolift Four is just over there,
			right?
				(to Geordi moving away)
			I have all the specs and designs
			at home...

	Worf and his mother EXIT...

15   ANGLE - SERGEY AND GEORDI

	Sergey has noticed that Worf & Helena have left.

					GEORDI
			The theta-matrix compositer makes
			the recrystallization process ten
			times more efficient than on the
			Excelsior-class ships.

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT TWO        21.

15   CONTINUED:

					SERGEY
			Amazing.
				(beat)
			Commander, if you have a couple
			of minutes there's something else
			I'd like to ask you.

					GEORDI
			Sure, Chief.

					SERGEY
			It's about... my son.

									CUT TO:

16   EXT. PICARD HOME/VINEYARD - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Lights are on inside the house.

17   INT. PICARD DINING ROOM - NIGHT

	The interior of the home should reflect the same
	preference for an earlier time and way of life as does
	the exterior. A single computer terminal is in
	evidence, along with one or two other hi-tech devices,
	but they should accent the fact that the house is a
	warm French country home from the early 19th century
	and just happens to exist in the 24th century. The
	small dining area is adjacent to the living room and
	there are doors to suggest other rooms. The dinner
	table has been set for a meal of onion soup, baguette,
	and wine. Picard, Robert, Marie, and Rene are just
	sitting down. The tone is deceptively cordial.

					MARIE
			And your friend Louis wants you
			to contact him as soon as you're
			settled...

	Picard smiles at the name and the memories it brings...

					PICARD
			Is he still trying to raise the
			ocean floor?

					MARIE
			Oh yes, he's very excited about
			it... he's been made a supervisor
			now... as his wife is constantly
			reminding anyone who'll listen...

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT TWO        22.

17   CONTINUED:

					ROBERT
			I don't see why Earth needs
			another subcontinent.

					PICARD
			Oh, it's really quite exciting
			actually... when you understand
			the potential of exploring a new
			world on our own planet...

					ROBERT
				(low key)
			Well, I guess I just don't
			understand that potential.

	And Marie jumps in to move beyond the early tension...

					MARIE
			The Mayor wants to have a
			parade...

					PICARD
			A parade... ?

					MARIE
			And give you the keys to the
			city...

					PICARD
			No... no...

					ROBERT
			A little arm-twisting... a little
			coaxing, that's what he wants,
			Marie.

					PICARD
				(a little sharp)
			No. I don't. I just want... to
			rest and spend some time with my
			family.

					MARIE
			I've already warned the Mayor not
			to make any plans until we
			talked.

					PICARD
			Thank-you.

	Robert pours the wine.

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/15/90 - ACT TWO        23.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(sampling the wine)
			Is this the forty-six?

					ROBERT
			Forty-seven.
				(trying to joke)
			Drinking all that artificial --
			what do they call it? Synthehol?
			-- It's spoiled you. You used
			to have a very discriminating
			palate.

	But the remark slightly nettles Picard nevertheless.
	He tries not to sound defensive, but it still comes
	out that way.

					PICARD
			Not at all. I believe synthehol
			heightens one's appreciation for
			the genuine article.

	They eat.

					ROBERT
			Delicious, Marie.

					PICARD
			Leave it to Robert to find the
			best chef in France and marry
			her...

					ROBERT
			Cooking is becoming a lost art...
			thanks to your technology...

					MARIE
			Robert and I have had more than
			a few discussions about getting
			a replicator in the house...

					PICARD
			I can remember the same
			"discussions" between mother and
			father...

					ROBERT
			He understood the threat of losing
			what is precious to us.

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT TWO        24.

17   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I don't see that you have to lose
			anything... just by adding a
			convenience...

					ROBERT
			You wouldn't. I say life has
			become too convenient.

					MARIE
			And this sounds like a very old
			argument.

					ROBERT
			It is.

					MARIE
				(tongue-in-cheek)
			Fortunately, Jean-Luc, being the
			"greatest chef" in France, I
			enjoy traditional cooking... so
			I don't mind losing the replicator
			argument... especially since I
			used it to get a sonic shower.

					PICARD
			I was astonished to see it here...

					ROBERT
			I don't use it. Never will.

	Rene's been bursting to say something... and in a
	routine non-sequitur for a child --

					RENE
			I wrote a report on starships for
			school.

	And Robert is aware of this... and isn't at all happy
	about it...

					MARIE
			And he won a ribbon for it, isn't
			that right, Rene...

					RENE
			The teacher said it was one of
			the best he'd ever heard.

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT TWO        25.

17   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			Good for you, uncle. You know
			what? I wrote a report about
			starships when I was about your
			age...

					RENE
			Did you win a ribbon too?

					PICARD
			I don't recall...

	And now with the first true hostility in his eyes --

					ROBERT
			Your modesty is unconvincing,
			Captain. Of course you won the
			ribbon. You always did...

	And Picard and Robert lock eyes as the boy continues...

					RENE
			Do you still have it?
				(off Picard's look)
			Your report.

					PICARD
			No, I don't think so.

					RENE
			I still have mine.

					MARIE
			Why don't you go get it, Rene...
			and read it to your uncle?

	Rene is out of his chair in a flash and EXITS. Robert
	looks hard at Picard and in a soft, dark voice --

					ROBERT
			It is hard enough to protect him
			from all that's out there without
			your encouragement.

					MARIE
			Robert...

					PICARD
			I am not encouraging anything...
			but if you weren't so
			narrow-minded, if you allowed him
			to see the real world...

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT TWO        26.

17   CONTINUED: (6)

					ROBERT
				(bitter cold)
			Raise your own sons as you would
			wish.

	Rene returns, running with a padd in his hand and
	getting into his chair as the two brothers look coldly
	at each other across the table...

					RENE
				(reading)
			"Starships... by Rene Picard.
			There are many kinds of starships
			that fly through space... but the
			biggest of them all is the Galaxy
			class-starship... It has over
			a thousand people on board... "

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT THREE       27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

18   EXT. LABARRE - DAY (MATTE SHOT)

	The town as seen before.

19   EXT. VINEYARD - DAY

	Picard and LOUIS are walking along the vineyard. Louis
	is a large, gregarious man about Picard's age and
	should be very outgoing with a zest for life. Looking
	over the fields --

					LOUIS
			One man's idea of paradise.

					PICARD
			Two men. Robert's. And my
			father's.

					LOUIS
			Never did I know anyone less
			interested in grapes than you,
			Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
			No, I was interested, Louis. And
			I was proud that my family helped
			to preserve the traditions. But
			I did not feel bound by those
			traditions...
				(beat)
			... as they seemed to be.

					LOUIS
			You always reach for the future.
			Your brother for the past.

					PICARD
			There should be room for both in
			this life.

	A thoughtful beat as they walk on...

					PICARD
			And you, old rascal, you've made
			quite a shift toward the future
			yourself...

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT THREE       28.

19   CONTINUED:

					LOUIS
			Well, hydroponics turned out to
			be so dull...

					PICARD
				(laughs)
			You should have listened to me
			from the beginning.

					LOUIS
			If I had listened to you I never
			would have gone on that cycling
			trip with the Bloom sisters...

					PICARD
			And broken your leg!

					LOUIS
			And got married. Twice.

	They laugh.

					PICARD
			I hear you've been promoted to
			supervisor of the Atlantis
			project...

					LOUIS
				(modestly)
			I'm one of two hundred
			supervisors... although my wife
			would have you believe I run the
			entire project.

					PICARD
			It's certainly exciting work.
			I've kept up with it in the
			journals...

					LOUIS
			Really?

					PICARD
			There's only one thing I don't
			understand...
				(off Louis' reaction)
			It's just that you were such a
			desperately poor swimmer...
			thinking of you working on the
			ocean floor...

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT THREE       29.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					LOUIS
				(grins)
			I guess we all find a way to
			confront our greatest fears.

					PICARD
			Seriously, how do you plan to
			accelerate the buildup on the
			underside of the mantle without
			increasing stress on the tectonic
			plates?

					LOUIS
			You really have kept up, haven't
			you? The truth is... we don't
			know yet...

					PICARD
			The Enterprise used harmonic
			resonators to relieve tectonic
			pressures on Drema Four... it's
			obviously not exactly the same
			problem but...

					LOUIS
				(interrupting)
			You know, it's a shame...
				(off Picard's look)
			The government's been looking for
			some one to take over the
			project... a real leader who can
			come in and get it moving...
			They're looking for you, Jean-Luc.
				(Picard reacts)
			But I know you'd never leave
			Starfleet.

					PICARD
			No, I'd never leave Starfleet.

	And he said it, but the words come out hollow, without
	conviction. And no one is more surprised than Picard.
	The revelation is extremely disconcerting and Louis
	is sharp enough to catch the subtle shading in Picard's
	voice.

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT THREE       30.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					LOUIS
			That's what I thought.
				(thinks for a second)
			Hey, if nothing else, why don't
			I send over some of the internal
			studies of the tectonic problem...
			since you're interested... We
			could use any thoughts you might
			have...

					PICARD
				(beat)
			All right.

	Louis smiles as he realizes that the subject is still
	alive... and anything is possible. They continue
	walking in the vineyard.

									CUT TO:

20   INT. TEN FORWARD

	Fewer people around than normal, a feeling of being
	somewhere after normal hours. Worf, Sergey and Helena
	are sitting down at a table.

					SERGEY
			It's a great crew, Worf... and
			they think the world of you...

					HELENA
			They really do...

					WORF
			Mother, Father... I wish you would
			be a little more... reserved...
			while you're aboard.

					HELENA
			Oh, I know we go too far
			sometimes...

					SERGEY
			We're just excited to be here.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker to Lieutenant Worf.

					WORF
			Go ahead.

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT THREE       30A.

20   CONTINUED:

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			I need to talk to you about the
			phaser test results...

					WORF
				(rising)
			On my way, Commander.
				(to his parents)
			Have Guinan call me if you need
			anything...

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT THREE       31.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

	He EXITS. Helena glances at Sergey -- what do you
	think? Sergey shrugs, worried, but doesn't know.
	(It's the shorthand communication of people who have
	been married a long time.)

					SERGEY
			Maybe we should just leave it
			alone.

					HELENA
			I can't leave it alone. I'm his
			mother.

	They look out at the stars.

					GUINAN (O.C.)
			Sooner or later, everyone comes
			in here, stands by the windows...
			stares out into space for a long
			time.

21   ANGLE

	to reveal Guinan. They look over and smile, hello.

					GUINAN
				(continuing)
			They all look for that one star,
			the one they call home... doesn't
			matter how far away it is...
			everyone still looks.
				(beat)
			You're Worf's parents?

					SERGEY
				(standing)
			Sergey... Helena Rozhenko

	She motions for him to sit... joins them...

					GUINAN
			Guinan. I've been wanting to
			ask you something.

					HELENA
				(go ahead)
			Please...

          STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT THREE          32.

21   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
				(off their looks)
			How come you never gave him prune
			juice?

					HELENA
			I beg your pardon?

					GUINAN
			Worf... he never had prune juice
			until he came in here... now he
			can't get enough of it...

					HELENA
				(surprised)
			Worf?

					SERGEY
			He didn't want any human foods
			growing up... everything had to
			be Klingon...

					HELENA
			I learned to cook rokeg blood
			pie...

					SERGEY
			We never quite learned how to eat
			it though.

					HELENA
			It was a difficult adolescence.

					GUINAN
			You ought to write a book.

					SERGEY
			We didn't do anything special.

					GUINAN
			You don't think so? Look at him
			now... I think that's pretty
			special...

					HELENA
			We knew it wouldn't be easy for
			him... without other Klingons to
			look to for guidance...

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT THREE       33.

21   CONTINUED: (2)

					SERGEY
			We let him discover and explore
			his heritage for himself... let
			him find his own path...

					GUINAN
			A lot of parents could learn a
			few things from the two of you...

	Helena and Sergey exchange a loving glance.

					HELENA
			I'm afraid Worf thinks we don't
			understand him...

					SERGEY
			Because we're human, you know,
			not Klingon.

					GUINAN
			Maybe a part of him believes that.
			But there's another part of him
			I've seen... the part that drinks
			prune juice... and comes here to
			the window... when he looks out
			for home, he doesn't look toward
			the Klingon Empire. He's looking
			toward you.

	Off their reactions...

22   INT. PICARD LIVING ROOM - DAY

	Picard is sitting at the table, lost in thought. The
	lights are low. The table monitor is on with some
	Okudagrams that Louis sent over about the underwater
	project. He is staring through rather than at it.
	Marie ENTERS carrying some jars and glasses.

					MARIE
			Jean-Luc?

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT THREE       34.

22   CONTINUED:

	Picard glances up.

					MARIE
			Are you all right?

					PICARD
			Actually... I seem to have made
			a disturbing discovery...

	She looks at him with concern...

					PICARD
			Louis mentioned the Atlantis
			project needed a director... and
			I actually found myself thinking
			about it.

	Her face brightens considerably...

					MARIE
			But that would be wonderful,
			Jean-Luc...

					PICARD
			Do you think so?

					MARIE
			Having you back home... of
			course...

					PICARD
			Marie, I spent my youth doing
			everything I could to get away
			from home...

					MARIE
			You've been as narrow-minded as
			your brother... and it's time both
			of you began to appreciate each
			other's worlds...

					PICARD
			I can't argue with that.

					MARIE
			Given a little time, you might
			even get to like one another.

	Picard grins at her.

          STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT THREE          35.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Well, I already like his choice
			of wives. I haven't thanked you
			for your correspondence, it made
			me feel like part of the family.

					MARIE
			You're not like part of the
			family. You are part of the
			family, Jean-Luc Picard.

	He looks at her with appreciation. Robert ENTERS,
	drying his hands with a cloth, just as there is a knock
	at the door. Robert moves to open it... Louis ENTERS.

					LOUIS
			Robert...

					ROBERT
			Hello, Louis.

					MARIE
			Come in, Louis... I'll get you
			some wine...
				(subtle encouragement)
			The two of you can talk
			business...

					ROBERT
			Business?

					PICARD
			Well, there's really nothing to
			talk about...

					LOUIS
			I'm interested to know what you
			thought about our plans.

					PICARD
			I've just really had a chance to
			glance at them... I have a few
			ideas but...

	Robert observes with curiosity...

					LOUIS
			Wonderful. We should discuss them
			with the board of governors...
			I've set up a meeting...

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT THREE       36.

22   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			A meeting... ?

					LOUIS
			Just a preliminary conversation...
			tomorrow morning...

	Picard begins a slow build... to contain his anger...

					PICARD
			Preliminary to what?

	Louis takes a breath... okay, I'm going for it --

					LOUIS
			They want you. I mentioned your
			interest in the project, that's
			all. That's all I had to say.
			They jumped at the prospect...

					PICARD
			I never said there was a
			prospect...

					LOUIS
			At least, listen to them,
			Jean-Luc.

	Picard goes inside himself and turns away, shakes his
	head, trying to contain whatever is trying to get
	out... inside him is the anger and pain... feeling
	pulled between two worlds again... defeated... he never
	turns back to Louis as he says in his softest voice.

					PICARD
			Fine. Good. I'll listen to
			them.

	Marie - who misses the full import of this - smiles,
	glances at Robert who is not smiling at all. He
	studies his younger brother.

					LOUIS
			You won't regret it, Jean-Luc.
			I promise you. I'll see you in
			the morning...

	Hold on Picard...

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT THREE       37.

23   EXT. PICARD HOME - DAY

	PULL BACK as Picard stands alone on the empty
	grounds... a lost man. On his expression...

24
thru	OMITTED
25

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

          STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT FOUR          38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

26   INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	WESLEY and Beverly sitting together. Beverly is keyed-
	up and trying not to let her feelings show too
	strongly. Beverly holds the disk in her hand, gripping
	it tightly. She is positive, trying to be cheerful,
	but there is an undertone of worry in her voice.
	Wesley is excited.

					WESLEY
			What kind of message?

					BEVERLY
			I don't know exactly. Your father
			made it a few weeks after you were
			born.

					WESLEY
			Why?

					BEVERLY
				(hesitates)
			He thought it was important to
			say certain things... to make sure
			that he didn't forget to tell you
			later.

	Wesley stares at the disk in Beverly's hand, eager to
	take it, but afraid to at the same time. He looks back
	at Beverly.

					WESLEY
			Do you know what it says?

					BEVERLY
			No.
				(smiles and gives him
				 disk)
			He wanted you to have this when
			you turned eighteen... and I want
			you to have it too.

	Wesley looks at the disk in his hand for a few seconds,
	then stands up and gives his mother a brief hug before
	he EXITS. Hold on Beverly as she smiles...

									CUT TO:

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT FOUR        39.

27   INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	Worf's sash is sitting on a chair. He is looking in a
	mirror and examining the length of his hair. The door
	CHIMES.

					WORF
			Enter.

	Sergey and Helena ENTER...

					SERGEY
			Are we disturbing you?

					WORF
			No. I thought you were going to
			your quarters to sleep.

					HELENA
			We just came by to tuck you in.

	And Worf understands that they're not being literal...
	it's a way of saying "we care." Worf studies his
	parents, and drops his eyes as he feels more emotion
	than he'd care to admit.

					WORF
			When I heard you were on the
			visitors' list, I was... not sure
			I wanted you to come.
				(he looks up)
			I am glad you are here.

					HELENA
			We had to come.

					SERGEY
			Our boy was in trouble.

	Worf reacts... surprised...

					SERGEY
				(continuing)
			After we read your letter...
			about your discommendation from
			the Klingons...

	He shrugs -- "of course, we had to come."

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT FOUR        40.

27   CONTINUED:

					HELENA
			We don't exactly understand it
			all...

					SERGEY
			We don't have to. We know what
			kind of man you are...

					HELENA
			Whatever you did, we know it was
			for a good reason.

					WORF
			My reasons can never be told.

					SERGEY
			Your crewmates... your friends...
			they tell us you're... upset,
			Worf.

					WORF
			I must bear my dishonor alone.

					SERGEY
			That's not true.

					HELENA
			I'm sorry if this is too human
			of us... but whenever you are
			suffering, you must remember...
			we are with you.

					SERGEY
			And that we're proud of you, and
			love you.

					HELENA
			You're our son.

	Worf reaches out with his huge arms and embraces both
	of them... and as they hold each other, as tight a
	family unit as the world has ever known...

									CUT TO:

28   INT. PICARD LIVING ROOM - DAY

	Picard is sitting at the table, drinking wine... he
	is as distressed as we've ever seen him... indeed, if
	this has been a trip to "find himself" as Troi
	suggested, then "he" seems only farther away than when
	the trip started...

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT FOUR       40A.

29   ANGLE - ROBERT

	standing at the door, silhouetted by the light of
	fading day outside... studying his brother. He moves
	closer... as Picard pours himself some more wine from
	the half-empty bottle...

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/6/90 - ACT FOUR        41.

29   CONTINUED:

					ROBERT
			Careful... you're not used to
			drinking the real thing.

	Picard glances at him. Robert sits down... pours
	himself some...

					ROBERT
			Your... synthenol... never leaves
			you out of control, isn't that
			so...

					PICARD
			That is so.

					ROBERT
				(re: the wine in his
				 glass)
			This will.

	He drinks. So does Picard.

					ROBERT
			Now there's something I'd like
			to see.

					PICARD
			What's that?

					ROBERT
			Jean-Luc Picard out of control.

	Picard looks away, not wanting to spar.

					ROBERT
			I venture you've probably never
			been drunk in your entire life.

					PICARD
			I have nothing but pity for those
			who abuse any substance.

					ROBERT
			As do I. And yet see how you fill
			your glass 

	Picard puts down his glass. Stands and moves away from
	the table and the wine... he is already a little
	unsteady... Robert follows him...

					ROBERT
			Mind if I make an observation?

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT FOUR        42.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Yes.

					ROBERT
			I'll make it anyway. You've
			changed.
				(off Picard's look)
			What the devil happened to you
			up there?

					PICARD
			Is that "brotherly" concern?

					ROBERT
			No. I'm just curious what makes
			a man change so much... what did
			they do to you anyway?

					PICARD
			You know what happened.

					ROBERT
			Not everything... I gather you
			were hurt... humiliated... I
			always said you could use a little
			humiliation or was it humility,
			well, either one...

					PICARD
			I don't want to do this with
			you...

	He EXITS through the back. Robert follows.

30   EXT. PICARD HOUSE - DAY - CONTINUOUS

	Robert trails Picard... Picard tries to control himself
	throughout the scene... Robert continues to dig at
	him...

					ROBERT
			Why walk away? That was never
			your style...

					PICARD
			I'm tired of fighting with you,
			Robert...

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT FOUR        43.

30   CONTINUED:

					ROBERT
			Pity. Tired...

					PICARD
			That's right.

					ROBERT
			Tired of the Enterprise too.

	Picard doesn't respond.

					ROBERT
			Captain Picard, icon of Starfleet,
			falls to Earth, ready to jump in
			the water with Louis. This is
			not the brother I remember...

	Robert waits for a retort, gets none, pushes on...

					ROBERT
			It seemed the ideal situation for
			you -- local boy makes good,
			returns home after twenty years
			for a hero's welcome.

					PICARD
			I am not a hero...

					ROBERT
			Certainly you are... you wouldn't
			settle for anything less... admit
			it, never could, and you never
			did.

					PICARD
			That isn't true.

					ROBERT
			Of course it is. Turn down a
			parade in your honor? You?

					PICARD
			I've never sought recognition...

					ROBERT
			Never? And what of the school
			president, the valedictorian, the
			athletic hero... arms raised in
			victory...

        STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT FOUR        44.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Were you so jealous?

					ROBERT
			Dammit, I had a right to be.

					PICARD
				(scorn)
			A right...

					ROBERT
			I was always your brother...
			watching you get the cheers...
			watching you break every one of
			father's rules and getting away
			with it...

					PICARD
			Why didn't you break a few rules?

					ROBERT
			I was the older one, the
			responsible one. I had to look
			after you...

					PICARD
			You were a bully...

					ROBERT
			It was such a pleasure to bully
			you...

					PICARD
			Try it again.

					ROBERT
			Did you come back because you
			need me to look after you
			again... ?

	That's about all Picard can take... the rage he's been
	carrying... everything he's felt about the Borg...
	about missions gone awry... about lost crewmen... 
	everything he's ever bottled up explodes in the face of
	his brother's verbal assault. He grabs his brother by
	the lapels... and swings at Robert, connecting on his
	jaw... Robert goes flying backwards, crashing into the
	brush.

       STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FOUR       45.

30A  EXT. VINEYARD - DAY - CONTINUOUS

	Robert pulls himself out of the brush and grabs Picard
	and Picard grabs him and an awkward dance between two
	middle-aged men acting like children ensues... and
	slowly we may come to realize there's a slightly
	humorous edge to this. Robert pulls him to the wet
	ground and they roll over and over in the mud and as
	they make one final roll, they realize they're
	laughing... and the laughter consumes them as they lie
	side-by-side on the ground, as dirty as little kids,
	looking up at the sky.

					PICARD
			You were asking for it, you know.

					ROBERT
			Yes, but you needed it. You
			have been terribly hard on
			yourself.

	Still with residual laughter, betraying the seriousness
	of the revelations...

					PICARD
			You don't know, Robert. You don't
			know. They took everything I was.
			They used me to kill and destroy.
			And I could not stop them. I
			should have been able to stop
			them.

	And he still laughs as tears roll down his cheeks...

					PICARD
			I tried... I tried... so hard...
			but I just wasn't strong enough.
			Not good enough. I should have
			been able to stop them. I should
			have been able to...

            STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT FOUR            46.

30A  CONTINUED:

	His fist strikes the ground. A long beat.

					ROBERT
			So, Jean-Luc Picard is human
			after all.

	A beat. Picard sighs, knows it's true... it doesn't
	seem to help.

					ROBERT
				(continuing)
			This is going to be with you a
			long time, Jean-Luc. A long time.
			And you have to learn to live
			with that. You have a simple
			choice now -- living with it
			below the sea with Louis or above
			the clouds on your Enterprise.

	Picard looks at his brother with new warmth... as they
	crawl up to their feet, helping each other...

					PICARD
			You know, I think you were right.
				(off Robert's look)
			Maybe I did come back so you'd
			look after me.

	Robert smiles, puts his arm around his brother's
	shoulder and as they walk back toward the house...

					ROBERT
			I still don't like you.

	And as they walk away...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

               STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT FIVE              47.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

31   INT. PICARD HOME - DAY

	Marie enters the front door... reacts at what she sees
	--

					MARIE
			What in the world... ?

32   ANGLE

	to see Picard and Robert still covered with mud, eating
	cheese and fruit at the table... they look up like
	children caught with their hands in the cookie jar...

					MARIE
			What happened here?

	And they follow her glance, as do we, to see a trail
	of mud tracked into the house...

					ROBERT
			Ah...

					PICARD
			It's entirely my fault, Marie...

					ROBERT
			Yes, you see, he fell... and then
			I fell...

					PICARD
			We both fell together...

	Marie comes over and examines the bruise on Robert's
	chin.

					MARIE
			Have you two been fighting?

					ROBERT
			Fighting? Oh, you mean this.
			There's a perfectly good
			explanation for this...

					MARIE
			Shame on you both. What would
			your father say if he saw you like
			this?

            STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT FIVE            48.

32   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			He'd probably send us to bed
			without our supper.

	They laugh together. Marie smiles, shakes her head.

					MARIE
			Well, perhaps it was good to get
			it out of your system.

					PICARD
			Perhaps it was, Marie. Perhaps
			it was.
				(beat)
			I'll contact Louis and cancel the
			meeting with the Board of
			Governors. It's time for me to
			be going...

					MARIE
			Already, Jean-Luc?

					PICARD
			The ship will be ready to leave
			orbit soon... and I belong on
			board.
				(beat, then to Robert)
			If I ever doubt that again... I
			know where to come.

	Robert smiles slightly and the brothers exchange a
	look.

					MARIE
			You can't leave yet.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry. I must.

					MARIE
			You're not leaving until you clean
			up this mess... both of you...

	As they rise quickly...

					ROBERT
			What mess?
				(off her expression)
			Yes, ma'am...

									CUT TO:

               STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT FIVE              49.

33   INT. CORRIDOR

	Near the Holodeck doors. Wes steps back, stands in
	front of the doors. His expression is excited,
	expectant... but there is a trace of apprehension here
	too. He hesitates long enough for us to realize that
	this is a big moment in his life. He clears his
	throat, then in an artificially calm and steady
	voice...

					WESLEY
			Computer, load program, Crusher
			One.

					COMPUTER
			Program loaded.

	The doors OPEN and Wes walks inside.

34   INT. HOLODECK

	Dark except for a brightly lit circle in the center of
	the room. Sitting on a chair in a limited set inside
	this circle of light is the frozen image of Jack
	Crusher. Not the towering figure of legend that Wesley
	(and we) expect to meet... Jack is of medium build,
	about Wesley's height, finely boned, and perhaps most
	shocking is that fact that Jack is about 24 years of
	age. He wears an older Starfleet uniform with
	lieutenant's insignia. His expression and attitude are
	cheerful, confident... a man with his entire future
	ahead of him.

35   ANGLE - CLOSER

	Wesley studies him... this is not what he expected.
	Jack doesn't look much older than he does. The man
	who was his father is more like a peer than a parent.
	Wesley expected to be awed by what he remembered only
	as a very big man who played with him as a child. As
	Jack speaks, Wesley tries not only to pay attention to
	what is being said, but also to try and get a feeling
	for who he was and what kind of man he might have been.

					WESLEY
				(softly)
			Run program.

	The figure comes to life.

            STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT FIVE            50.

35   CONTINUED:

					JACK
			Hello, Wesley. As I make this
			recording, you're just ten weeks
			old.
				(beat)
			I want you to know who I am today.
			You see, this Jack Crusher won't
			exist by the time you're grown
			up... I'll be older, more
			experienced... hopefully a little
			wiser. But this person will be
			gone and I wanted you to know who
			I am now, who your father was when
			you came into this world.
				(thoughtful)
			I see you lying there in your
			crib... and I realize that I don't
			know the first thing about being
			a father. So let me just
			apologize for all the mistakes
			I'm about to make as you grow up.
				(disturbed by the
				 thought)
			I hope you don't grow up...
			resenting the fact that I was gone
			so much. That comes with this
			uniform. Right now, I'm waiting
			for an assignment on the U.S.S.
			Stargazer. I don't know if I can
			explain why Starfleet is so
			important to me... maybe you'll
			understand when you get this...
			later on.
				(re: uniform)
			Maybe you'll even want to try one
			of these on.
				(thinks, gives up,
				 laughs a little)
			You'll probably be a doctor like
			your mother.
				(beat)
			We named you after Richard Wesley
			Crusher, my grandfather, who gave
			me my first flying lesson as a
			boy. You come from a fine
			family... of scholars, explorers,
			artists... your great-great
			grandfather was a painter whose
			work once hung in the Prado...
					(MORE)

            STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/8/90 - ACT FIVE           50A.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

					JACK (Cont'd)
			We've had a skeleton or two in
			our closet... someday, I'll tell
			you about the Crusher who was a
			horse thief on Nimbus Three...
			but we also had our share of
			family heroes... a Crusher fought
			for the Confederacy at Bull Run.
			One died at Station Salem One.
			It's a proud heritage, Wesley...
			one for you to pass on to your
			children.
					(MORE)

            STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT FIVE            51.

35   CONTINUED: (3)

					JACK (Cont'd)
				(smiles)
			You're only a baby... but it's
			remarkable... I see in your face
			all the people I've loved in my
			lifetime... your mother... my
			father and mother... our family.
			I see me in you, too. I can
			feel that you're my son. I don't
			know how to describe it...
			There's this connection, this
			bond... I will always be a part
			of you, Wes...
				(beat)
			Well, I hope this made some sense
			to you... I'm not sure it does
			to me. Maybe I'll do better next
			time. I love you, Wesley.

	He smiles, finished.

36   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Wesley hesitates... then moves toward his father, but
	just as reaches out... Jack FADES AWAY. Wesley stands
	alone in the darkness.

					WESLEY
				(a hoarse whisper)
			Good-bye, Dad.

									CUT TO:

37   EXT. LABARRE - DAY (MATTE SHOT)

	The town as seen before.

38   EXT. PICARD HOUSE - DAY

	Picard, Robert, Marie, Rene standing outside. Picard
	is now in uniform, carrying the rucksack. Robert has a
	small package. Marie gives Picard a hug.

					MARIE
			Be careful, Jean-Luc. Come back
			to us again.

            STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT FIVE           51A.

38   CONTINUED:

	Picard smiles at her and then holds out his hand for
	Rene to shake. The boy stands tall, proud to be
	treated like an adult.

            STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/13/90 - ACT FIVE           52.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Take care, Uncle.

					RENE
			Someday, I'll be leaving for my
			ship too.

	Picard glances at Robert, knows that this isn't his
	brother's first choice.

					PICARD
				(gently)
			There's plenty of time for that...
			keep your mind open... you may
			decide to do something else as
			you get older.
				(tinge of irony)
			Try not to be so... narrow-minded.

	Robert hands over the package to Picard.

					ROBERT
			Here, Jean-Luc. A little of the
			fifty-one.
				(beat)
			Do not drink it all at once.
			And try not to drink it alone.

	Picard puts it in his sack. They shake hands... and
	then Picard pulls him into a hug... they can bear the
	intimacy for only a moment. Picard glances one more
	time... and then walks back down the path he came.

39   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

40   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf, Sergey, and Helena walking to transporter room.
	Worf is less stiff with them, more of a family feeling
	here at last.

					HELENA
			Is there anything you want us to
			send you from home?

					WORF
			No...

	He glances around quickly to make sure no one is
	listening.

               STAR TREK: "Family" - 8/2/90 - ACT FIVE              53.

40   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Perhaps some of your rokeg blood
			pie...

					HELENA
				(eyes twinkle)
			It's been a while, but I think
			I still remember how.

	They are near the transporter room, the doors OPEN and
	Picard ENTERS, still carrying his rucksack.

					WORF
				(surprised)
			Captain... welcome back.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Lieutenant.

	Picard looks at Worf's parents. Worf stands up
	straight... talks with a pride that was missing when he
	introduced them earlier.

					WORF
			Captain, these are my parents.
			Sergey and Helena Rozhenko.

	Picard smiles and shakes their hands.

					PICARD
			Delighted.

					SERGEY
			Quite a ship you have here,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			You got the full tour, I trust...

					SERGEY
			Well, actually, there are still
			a few areas because of the
			repairs...

					HELENA
			Sergey, it's time to go...

            STAR TREK: "Family" - REV. 8/9/90 - ACT FIVE            54.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					SERGEY
			Yes. Yes. Okay.
				(to Picard, as she
				 coaxes him away)
			I have all the specs and diagrams
			at home...

	Picard watches them for a minute and then shakes his
	head slightly and heads down the corridor.

									CUT TO:

40A  INT. PICARD HOUSE - NIGHT

	Marie and Robert look out the window.

					MARIE
			He's still out there... dreaming
			about starships and adventures.

	She moves to go outside, but Robert gently stops her.

					MARIE
			It's getting late.

					ROBERT
			Yes... but let him dream.

	Marie is a little surprised, but she smiles at this
	change in Robert. They kiss and move away from the
	window.

41   EXT. VINEYARD - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Rene is lying on his back in the vineyard, looking up
	at the night sky.

42
thru	OMITTED
43

44   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	including the night sky as a shooting star streaks
	across the heavens...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             











                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "Remember Me" 
                          #40274-179 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Lee Sheldon 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                        AUGUST 9, 1990
 

        STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/14/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Remember Me" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             DOCTOR DALEN QUAICE
                RIKER              TRAVELER
                DATA               CARA HILL
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                O'BRIEN            
                NURSE              
                COMPUTER VOICE     

                Non-Speaking       
                  N.D. DOCTORS, NURSES & PATIENTS
                  SECURITY OFFICER   
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    

           STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - 8/9/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Remember Me" 
                            
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     STARBASE 133
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              CORRIDORS
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              SICKBAY
              TURBOLIFT
              TROI'S OFFICE
              DR. QUAICE'S QUARTERS
              WESLEY'S QUARTERS
              CREW QUARTERS

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/14/90 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Remember Me"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. STARBASE 133 - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	is docked at this starbase on the edge of a planetary
	system. A planet is clearly visible.

					BEVERLY (V.O.)
			Chief Medical Officer's log,
			Stardate 44161.2. We are docked
			at Starbase One-Three-Three for
			scheduled crew rotation. I look
			forward to welcoming aboard my
			mentor, and dear friend, Doctor
			Dalen Quaice, who will be
			traveling with us to his home
			planet, Kenda Two.

2    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	BEVERLY stands waiting patiently. O'BRIEN is at the
	console. A quite elderly man in a Starfleet uniform
	MATERIALIZES on the Transporter pad: DALEN QUAICE. He
	carries a small bag. As he steps slowly off the pad,
	Beverly moves to embrace him.

					BEVERLY
			Dalen!

					QUAICE
			It's good to see you again,
			Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			You look wonderful.

					QUAICE
				(smiles)
			A lie I can live with. It's kind
			of your captain to ferry me home.

					BEVERLY
			It's on our way.
				(to O'Brien)
			Thank you, Chief.

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - TEASER      2.

2    CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			My pleasure, Doctor.

	Beverly and Quaice EXIT.

3    INT. CORRIDOR

	As Beverly and Quaice walk along.

					BEVERLY
			Dalen, I was sorry to hear about
			Patricia.

					QUAICE
			She'd been ill for some time.

					BEVERLY
			Is her death the reason you're
			giving up your post here?

					QUAICE
				(nods)
			We had a lifetime together, doing
			all the things we'd ever dreamed.
			And more. But when she was gone,
			I couldn't continue to work in
			that office, sleep in that bed
			without her... the absence of
			her was too... distracting...
				(shakes his head)
			I'm not sure I'm making any sense.

					BEVERLY
			Jack and I didn't have a lifetime,
			only a few short years. But I
			understand. When you realize
			someone you love is lost
			forever...

	She shakes her head.

					QUAICE
			You know what the worst part of
			growing old is? So many of the
			people you've known all your
			life are gone... and you realize
			you didn't take the time to
			appreciate them while you still
			could...
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - TEASER      3.

3    CONTINUED:

					QUAICE (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			I'm sorry. There was no reason
			to heap all this emotional baggage
			on you.
				(indicates bag)
			I usually travel light.

	She puts her arm through his, comforting him, as they
	walk on. Her face is reflective as she thinks about
	what he said.

4    INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	WESLEY is immersed in work at a computer as GEORDI and
	a couple of SUPERNUMERARIES make final preparations for
	departure.

					GEORDI
			Wes, time for the experiment is
			over... I want my warp engines
			back. Now.

	Beverly ENTERS, stands near the warp drive, watching
	Wesley in silence, Quaice's words still fresh in her
	mind.

					WESLEY
				(working furiously)
			Almost done, Commander.

	On his computer screen is the CAD representation of
	his experiment: the warp drive and a network of
	shifting lines of energy forming a distinctively-shaped
	bubble within it.

					GEORDI
			Almost isn't good enough. You
			want to explain when the Captain
			says "Engage," and we just sit
			here?

					WESLEY
			Just a couple more minutes! I'm
			ready to try the new warp field!
				(sees Beverly)
			Mom?

					BEVERLY
				(pensive)
			Don't let me interrupt.

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - TEASER      4.

4    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
				(on the fly)
			Hi!

					GEORDI
			Wes!

4A   EXCLUDE BEVERLY (OPTICAL)

					WESLEY
			Right! Okay!

	His fingers dance across the console. On the computer
	screen the bubble suddenly flares larger. There's an
	odd flash of light, almost subliminal, but everybody
	notices it.

					GEORDI
			Computer, level two diagnostic
			on warp drive systems.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Antimatter containment positive.
			Warp drive within normal
			parameters.

	Geordi hurries over to Wesley.

					GEORDI
			Talk to me.

					WESLEY
				(stunned)
			That shouldn't have happened.

					GEORDI
			Ensign Crusher --

					WESLEY
			Why would there be any visible
			phenomena outside the drive?

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Umbilical disconnect.

					GEORDI
			Are you done?

					WESLEY
			Uh, yeah...

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - TEASER      5.

4A   CONTINUED:

	Geordi quickly returns to his station. Wesley saves
	his work, shuts down the experiment, looks around for
	his mother.

4B   ANGLE - FAVORING WESLEY'S P.O.V.

	Beverly has gone.

4C   BACK TO SCENE

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Clear all moorings. Engineering,
			aft thrusters.

	Geordi stabs at his console, his team working quickly,
	but methodically around him.

					GEORDI
			Aft thrusters, aye. Impulse power
			to the helm.

	Wesley starts to go, stops, shoots a last concerned
	look around Engineering.

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves away from the starbase.

6    OMITTED

7    INT. CORRIDOR - THE NEXT MORNING

	Beverly steps off a turbolift, heads for the door to
	some guest quarters, activates the door chimes. There
	is no acknowledgement. She tries again, then causes
	the door to open.

8    INT. QUAICE'S QUARTERS

	Beverly ENTERS, looks around the room. Nothing looks
	disturbed.

					BEVERLY
			Dalen?
				(no reply)
			Dalen, it's Beverly.

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - TEASER      6.

8    CONTINUED:

	She keys her communicator.

					BEVERLY
			Computer, current location of
			Doctor Dalen Quaice.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			There is no Doctor Dalen Quaice
			aboard the Enterprise.

	As Beverly reacts, we:

9    OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT ONE      7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   INT. QUAICE'S QUARTERS

	Beverly is waiting when the door opens. WORF ENTERS.

					WORF
			Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Lieutenant Worf, yesterday, before
			we left starbase an old friend
			of mine came onboard: Doctor Dalen
			Quaice. I requested quarters for
			him. He was assigned here.

					WORF
			I was not aware of this passenger.

					BEVERLY
			I'm sorry. I thought it was
			standard procedure for you to be
			notified once Captain Picard
			approved passage.

					WORF
			It is. Please proceed.

					BEVERLY
			We were to meet for breakfast.
			But I can't seem to find him...
			or any of his things...

					WORF
			Computer, where is Doctor Dalen
			Quaice?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			There is no Doctor Dalen Quaice
			aboard the Enterprise.

					BEVERLY
			Lieutenant, Doctor Quaice is very
			old, and rather frail. If he fell
			somewhere... if his communicator
			were damaged...

					WORF
			I will order a search immediately.

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT ONE      8.

10   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Thank you.

	Worf pauses in the doorway, turns to look at Beverly.

					WORF
			Even if Doctor Quaice had been
			injured... why would his
			belongings be missing?

	She answers him with an equally puzzled look. Worf
	nods, EXITS, leaving Beverly alone in the empty room.

11   INT. READY ROOM

	PICARD is seated at his desk. Facing him are DATA,
	Worf and Beverly.

					WORF
			Sir, I have several teams
			conducting a deck-by-deck search.
			It is not yet complete.

					DATA
			I have scanned the entire ship,
			Captain. Other than the
			Enterprise's regular complement,
			I can find no one else onboard.

					BEVERLY
				(fearing the worst)
			Your sensors wouldn't detect
			him... if he were dead...

					DATA
			That is correct, Doctor.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Could your friend have returned
			to the starbase without telling
			you? An emergency of some sort?

      STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT ONE      9.

11   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			There were a lot of people going
			back and forth between the ship
			and the starbase yesterday.

					DATA
			We can easily check the
			transporter I.D. traces.

					PICARD
			By all means check the trace
			log. But even if the results
			are negative, contact Starbase
			Command. We should leave nothing
			to chance.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	Picard nods, dismissed. Worf and Data EXIT. Beverly
	starts to go.

					PICARD
			Doctor, one moment please.
				(she turns back)
			I'm sure you are aware of
			procedures involving passengers.

					BEVERLY
			Of course. I don't know why
			Lieutenant Worf wasn't told about
			Doctor Quaice.

					PICARD
			I was not informed either.

					BEVERLY
				(startled)
			But I sent in a request weeks ago.

					PICARD
			I never received it.

					BEVERLY
			I'm sure I had a confirmation.

	Picard studies her for a moment, then:

					PICARD
			Computer, search passenger
			requests. Doctor Dalen Quaice.
					(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT ONE     10.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Point of embarkation: Starbase
			One-Three-Three.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			No listing.

	Picard looks at Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, I sent in that request.
			And it was approved.

					PICARD
			Then it must have been intercepted
			before it reached me.

					BEVERLY
			And someone else sent the
			approval? Why?

					PICARD
			Doctor Quaice had been stationed
			at the starbase for some time?

					BEVERLY
			Six years.

					PICARD
			It might be prudent to find out
			if he'd acquired any enemies
			there.

	He stands, follows Beverly out.

12   INT. BRIDGE

	Wesley is at the helm. Riker nods as Beverly and
	Picard emerge from the Ready Room.

					RIKER
			On course for Durenia Four, sir.

					PICARD
			Very good, Number One. Mister
			Data?

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/14/90 - ACT ONE     11.

12   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Sir, Starbase One-Three-Three has
			no record at all of a Doctor Dalen
			Quaice.

	Picard exchanges a look with Beverly.

					PICARD
			I thought he was stationed there
			for six years.

					DATA
			Not according to their computer.
			I have also accessed Starfleet
			records. There is no doctor
			currently serving in Starfleet
			named Quaice. In fact I cannot
			find any service record
			whatsoever. There are no birth
			records with that name. I find
			no --

					BEVERLY
			Data, I interned with him on Delos
			Four. I've known him for fifteen
			years.

					DATA
			I do not doubt you, Doctor.
			However I have tried one hundred
			seventy-three phonetic variations
			of the name, and --

					BEVERLY
			His name is Dalen Quaice.
			Q-U-A-I-C-E. Whatever the records
			say, they're wrong.

	Turbolift doors open. Worf appears.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf?

					WORF
			Captain, we have completed our
			search. We cannot locate Doctor
			Quaice.

					RIKER
			You're not alone.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT ONE     12.

12A  ANGLE - TO INCLUDE WESLEY

	as he begins to realize a terrible possibility.

					BEVERLY
			He was onboard. I met him in
			Transporter Room Three myself.

					PICARD
			Then it appears, for reasons
			unknown, someone has gone to great
			pains to erase all traces of this
			man.

					RIKER
				(to Beverly)
			Who was on transporter duty when
			he came aboard?

									HARD CUT TO:

13   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - O'BRIEN

	overseeing an N.D. CREWMAN working at an exposed panel.
	PULL BACK to see Riker and Beverly with him.

					O'BRIEN
				(reacting)
			Doctor Quaice? Was he part of
			the regular crew rotation?

					RIKER
			No. He's a friend of Doctor
			Crusher's.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/14/90 - ACT ONE     13.

13   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			When did he arrive?

					BEVERLY
			Sixteen hundred hours yesterday.

					O'BRIEN
				(startled)
			That was my watch. I beamed this
			man onboard?

					BEVERLY
			Yes. I was here to greet him.
			An elderly man? Not in the best
			of health?

					O'BRIEN
			I'm sorry. I do remember you were
			here for a short while. But you
			were alone.

	Beverly stares at him.

					BEVERLY
			Was he invisible? Did I carry
			on a conversation with thin air?

	O'Brien looks at her as if she's doing that right now.

					O'BRIEN
			No, Doctor. As far as I can
			recall, you came in, looked around
			for a few moments... I asked you
			if I could help you with
			anything... All you said was
			"Thank you." I said "My
			pleasure," or something. That
			was the end of it. There was no
			one else here.

	Beverly is stunned. She exchanges a glance with an
	equally astonished Riker.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/14/90 - ACT TWO     14.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

14   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Beverly and Riker on their way to the Bridge.

					BEVERLY
			I can't accept that Chief O'Brien
			might be lying...

					RIKER
			He believes what he says. And
			there is no trace imprint for
			Doctor Quaice.

					BEVERLY
			Will, I didn't conjure up one of
			my best friends from a test tube.

					RIKER
			If the ship's records have been
			tampered with, then the
			transporter records could have
			been changed as well.

					BEVERLY
			And with everybody coming and
			going yesterday, maybe O'Brien
			just doesn't remember, or...

					RIKER
			Or?

					BEVERLY
			It might be a good idea to run
			a diagnostic on him.

					RIKER
			To make sure he hasn't been
			tampered with?

					BEVERLY
			What do you think?

					RIKER
			It's worth a try.

	The door opens at the Bridge.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/23/90 - ACT TWO     15.

14   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I'll check the replicator activity
			logs -- eighteen hours is a long
			time to go without food. Or
			without someone seeing him.

	He EXITS.

15   INT. SICKBAY

	O'Brien is waiting when she arrives.

					BEVERLY
			Chief, this examination should
			only take a few minutes.

					O'BRIEN
			But I feel fine.

	Only TWO NURSES are in sight. Beverly glances around,
	puzzled.

					BEVERLY
				(to Nurse)
			Things are awfully quiet around
			here. Is everybody really that
			healthy?

					NURSE
				(smiles)
			I'm not complaining.

					BEVERLY
			We should still have a full staff
			on duty.

	She turns back to O'Brien, not noticing the odd look
	the Nurse gives her.

					BEVERLY
			Sit down, over here...

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT TWO     16.

15   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			Doctor, it won't do any good to
			check my eyesight. I didn't see
			your friend.

					BEVERLY
				(indicates examination
				 table)
			I'll be a little more
			comprehensive than that, Chief.
				(keys communicator)
			Crusher to Doctor Hill.
				(nothing)
			Respond please. Doctor Selar,
			what is your present location?
				(silence)
			Computer, current whereabouts of
			Doctors Hill and Selar.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			There is no Doctor Hill or Doctor
			Selar aboard the Enterprise.

	Beverly reacts.

15A  INT. CREW QUARTERS (FORMERLY SCENE 19)

	A middle-aged woman, CARA HILL, frowns at Beverly.

					CARA
			I'm afraid I don't understand.

					BEVERLY
			Your husband: Doctor Richard
			Hill...

					CARA
			With all due respect, you're
			mistaken. I'm not married.

	Beverly stares at her.

					BEVERLY
			Of course you are. Your husband
			is my staff osteopath. You came
			onboard together six months ago.

					CARA
			I did report for duty six months
			ago. But I was alone.
				(MORE)

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT TWO     17.

15A  CONTINUED:

					CARA (Cont'd)
			I am not married. I've never
			been married --
				(a wry smile)
			-- except perhaps to exobiology.

	This shakes Beverly.

16   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard listens as Beverly explains.

					BEVERLY
			Doctors Hill and Selar, and four
			other members of my medical staff
			have all vanished. All record
			of their ever having been on the
			Enterprise has been excised from
			the computer's memory.

					PICARD
			Did they come aboard with Doctor
			Quaice?

					BEVERLY
				(shakes her head)
			No. They've been here for months.
			But the two duty nurses don't
			remember them. Their families
			don't even remember them...

					PICARD
			As O'Brien didn't remember Doctor
			Quaice... ?

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			I checked O'Brien thoroughly.
			I found no physiological
			abnormalities.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Crusher to Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Ensign.

16A  INT. ENGINEERING

	Wesley and Geordi are at a computer.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT TWO     17A.

16A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			I'm in Engineering, sir. I think
			there's something here you'd
			better see. It might be
			connected to Doctor Quaice's
			disappearance.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			On my way.

	Wes exchanges a glance with Geordi.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT TWO     18.

17   INT. BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	As Beverly and Picard ENTER from the Ready Room, Riker
	is in his chair, Data at Ops, Worf at Tactical. On the
	move...

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Number One, any progress?

					RIKER
				(shakes his head)
			No one's seen him. The replicator
			in his quarters hasn't been used.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Check shield and hull integrity
			for any sign of intruders...

					WORF
			Yessir... but I have been closely
			monitoring onboard sensors...
			there has been no indication...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Then give me a Level One
			diagnostic of all onboard sensors,
			and run a manual sweep for any
			anomalous airborne or
			electromagnetic readings. I want
			some answers.

	Picard and Beverly get on the turbolift.

18   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Wesley and Geordi are at a computer. PULL BACK to find
	Beverly and Picard behind them.

					WESLEY
			I've been experimenting with
			Kosinski's warp field equations...
			Trying to find a way to improve
			engine efficiency.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			I've read your reports.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT TWO     19.

18   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We did a test run while we were
			at the starbase.

	Geordi indicates the terminal where we can see the CAD
	diagram as before.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Here's what the computer recorded.

18A  THE MONITOR - OKUDAGRAM (OPTICAL)

	It is a very distinctive, twisting shape... unique
	enough to be recognized later.

					WESLEY
			This is the static warp field
			we created inside the warp drive.
			The experiment was designed to
			see if we could keep a bubble like
			this intact.

					GEORDI
			As you'll see in a moment, we
			couldn't.

	On the screen the bubble expands, then contracts again
	in the blink of an eye.

18B  RESUME SCENE

					GEORDI
			There was a momentary flash of
			light. It was all over the
			spectrum.

					BEVERLY
			I remember that.

					PICARD
			Are you suggesting this bubble
			could have made Doctor Quaice
			disappear?

					WESLEY
			If he were caught in it...
			yessir, it would seem to us like
			he'd disappeared.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT TWO     20.

18B  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Where would he go?

					GEORDI
				(sighs)
			Who knows... he could even end
			up outside our space-time
			continuum...

					PICARD
			Was Doctor Quaice in Engineering
			during your experiment?

					GEORDI
			No, sir.

					PICARD
			And this bubble never expanded
			beyond Engineering?

					WESLEY
			Nossir.

					PICARD
			Then how could it have trapped
			Doctor Quaice or the others?

					WESLEY
			Other people are missing?

					BEVERLY
			Yes, and they weren't anywhere
			near Engineering either.

					WESLEY
				(shakes his head)
			It doesn't make sense.

					PICARD
			And I doubt warp bubbles could
			alter computer records, or erase
			memories.
				(beat)
			Keep at it, Ensign, Mister La
			Forge. It's the only working
			theory we have for now.

	They acknowledge. Picard and Beverly EXIT...

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT TWO     21.

19   OMITTED

20   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly ENTERS. Sickbay is totally deserted. She
	stands frozen in the middle of the room, fighting off
	a rising panic. She turns and hurries out.

21   INT. BRIDGE

	Beverly ENTERS from the turbolift. Data is at Ops,
	Picard and Riker looking over his shoulder. Worf is
	at Tactical, a SUPERNUMERARY at Conn. There are no
	other crew members present.

					PICARD
			Has something else happened?

					BEVERLY
			Sickbay is totally empty.
			Apparently I no longer have any
			staff.

	Picard, Data and Riker exchange glances.

					RIKER
			And that surprises you, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
				(stares at him)
			Surprises me? I'll say it
			surprises me! There should be
			at least four members of my staff
			on duty at all times.

					DATA
			I am afraid the ship's records
			do not concur.

					BEVERLY
			What are you talking about?

					DATA
			You do not have a staff.

	Again the panic begins to rise. Again Beverly fights
	it off.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT TWO     22.

21   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			You're telling me I'm the sole
			medical officer on a ship with
			over a thousand people on board?!

					DATA
			Excuse me, Doctor, but the entire
			ship's complement is two hundred
			thirty.

	Beverly fights her emotions, trying to digest this.

					BEVERLY
			No. That's wrong! Whatever is
			happening is affecting your
			memories, too.

	Picard studies her...

					PICARD
			Doctor, may I see you in my Ready
			Room?

	Beverly looks at the others... who look at her... and
	follows Picard into the Ready Room.

21A  INT. READY ROOM

	As they enter, sit. Picard takes a long beat. The
	tone is low-key...

					PICARD
			Beverly, you're saying this ship
			has lost nearly eight hundred of
			its personnel... ?

					BEVERLY
			I know how it must sound...

					PICARD
			None of the scans reveal any
			anomalies... there is no sign of
			an intruder... Wesley's experiment
			clearly did not have the scope
			to affect an entire starship...

					BEVERLY
			The Enterprise is in serious
			danger. You must believe me...

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT TWO     23.

21A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I have no choice but to believe
			you. The safety of my crew is
			at stake. But I want to be
			sure...

					BEVERLY
			That I haven't lost my mind?

	They look at each other in a very personal way.

					BEVERLY
			I just examined myself... being
			the only doctor on board, I had
			to do it myself... there is no
			sign of dysfunction... yes,
			there's an elevation of adrenalin
			which I think is understandable...

	A beat, she collects herself...

					PICARD
			Did you find anything that might
			suggest why you're apparently the
			only one among us unaffected by
			this... phenomenon?

					BEVERLY
			No.
				(meets his eyes)
			I'll talk to Troi.

					PICARD
			It wouldn't do any harm.

	They exchange a glance in which Picard reveals a deeper
	personal caring for her.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc, please... return to
			Starbase One-Three-Three for a
			full diagnostic. I realize you
			have only my word to convince
			you...

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT TWO     24.

21A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(keys insignia)
			Mister Riker, set a course to
			return to Starbase One-Three-Three
			immediately.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

	She looks at him gratefully

					PICARD
			Your word has always been good
			enough for me.

	On her reaction...

22
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23

23A  INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Beverly ENTERS. We TRACK with her. Suddenly she
	stops dead, her eyes trying to focus on something she
	sees before her.

24   BEVERLY'S POV (OPTICAL)

	Something is forming in the air: a swirling vortex
	of color and sound, spiraling larger, the sound a roar
	of white noise, growing in intensity.

25   BACK TO SCENE (OPTICAL)

	As the vortex grows, its wind begins to buffet her.
	She finds herself being drawn by its force. She braces
	herself against the wall. But the pull grows stronger
	and stronger. Before she knows it she's caught up in a
	whirling, blinding maelstrom. She grabs on to
	something as she finds herself being inexorably pulled
	into the vortex... Beverly screams.

	There's a blinding flash of light. The vortex is gone
	in a wink. She falls to the floor, and lies there,
	trying to catch her breath.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT THREE    25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:
26
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29

30   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Troi, Geordi, Riker and Beverly are present.

					GEORDI
			I've had a team in Sickbay for
			two hours. We've run the mass
			spectrometer on all
			particulates... we've scanned the
			EM spectrum in case a wave guide
			was somehow leaking radiation...
			we've even crawled into the life
			support ductwork... Captain, I
			don't know what this vortex was
			that Doctor Crusher saw...

					BEVERLY
			I didn't just see it. I felt it.
			I barely got away from it!

	And she realizes how paranoid this sounds... and the
	others look at her.

					GEORDI
			Well, there's nothing there now.
			And no sign there ever was.

	A silence. Picard frowns.

					PICARD
			Is there any possible connection
			to Mister Crusher's experiment...
			could this warp bubble be...
			floating around the ship
			perhaps...

					GEORDI
			No, sir. The bubble was definitely
			contained in Engineering. There's
			no way it could affect something
			up on Deck Twelve.

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT THREE    26.

30   CONTINUED:

	Data ENTERS.

					DATA
			Sir, I have completed level-1
			computer diagnostics. There
			are no malfunctions.

					RIKER
			Any other ships respond to our
			queries, Data?

					DATA
			The Wellington is the only
			Federation vessel in this
			sector... it reports normal
			operations. A Ferengi ship within
			communications range also reports
			nothing unusual.

					RIKER
			Have external sensors detected
			anything out of the ordinary?

					DATA
			The interstellar medium in this
			sector is slightly denser than
			average. However, all readings
			are well within normal parameters.

	Picard mulls this over. Beverly asks the big question
	--

					BEVERLY
			Are all members of the crew
			accounted for?

					DATA
			Yes, doctor.

					BEVERLY
			How many are there?

					DATA
			There are one hundred fourteen
			people on the Enterprise.

	Everyone turns to look at Beverly.

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT THREE    27.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			That is the exact number there
			should be.

					BEVERLY
				(shakes her head)
			There are now close to nine
			hundred missing.

	The others exchange glances... Picard's eyes stare at
	the table top.

					BEVERLY
				(explodes)
			Deck after deck of this ship is
			now deserted. How do you explain
			all the empty rooms? If only a
			hundred fourteen people are
			supposed to be on board, why all
			the extra space?

					DATA
				(rattling off logical
				 explanations)
			Transportation of colonists...
			diplomatic missions... emergency
			evacuations...

					PICARD
				(enough)
			Thank you, Mister Data.

	He looks up for the first time. Calmly --

					PICARD
			Have security confine all nonessential
			personnel to their
			quarters. Computer, Red Alert.

	The Red Alert lights begin to flash.

					BEVERLY
			Sir, I'd like Lieutenant Worf
			to program onboard sensors to
			monitor all personnel... if we
			can catch the exact moment someone
			disappears...

	This is met with absolute silence. She sees their
	reactions.

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT THREE    28.

30   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(gives her a blank
				 stare)
			Whom did you say?

					BEVERLY
			Worf... chief of security... the
			big guy who never smiles...
			Klingon?

	On Beverly as she looks at them, the Red Alert lights
	continue to flash and...

30A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Troi moves down the hall. Beverly, trying to contain
	her frustration, hurries after her...

					BEVERLY
			Deanna?

	Troi stops, waits for Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			I need you to tell me if I've gone
			completely mad.

					TROI
				(smiles)
			If you can ask the question, I'd
			say no.

					BEVERLY
			Don't evade the question.

					TROI
				(sympathetically)
			Then ask me one I can answer.

	A beat. Moving...

					BEVERLY
			Deanna, I've delivered babies who
			no longer exist! No one else
			remembers them. But I can close
			my eyes, and see their faces as
			clearly as I can see yours! What
			if it isn't some huge conspiracy?!
			What if it's just me?!

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/23/90 - ACT THREE    29.

30A  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			What if it is just you?

					BEVERLY
			Then, I've delayed a mission,
			scared a lot of people...
			including me...

					TROI
			So what?
				(beat)
			Beverly, you've acted in the best
			interests of your ship and crew.
			What more could you ask of
			yourself? If it turns out to be
			a... mistake... we'll be a little
			late to Durenia Four... that's
			all.

					BEVERLY
			It's not a mistake... I wish it
			were...

					TROI
			When we reach Starbase, I'll order
			a complete workup: both physical
			and psychological.

					BEVERLY
			If we reach Starbase.
				(beat)
			Wesley... where's Wesley... ?

	She doesn't finish, just turns and goes. On Troi's
	concerned reaction...

31   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Only one supernumerary is working when Beverly rushes
	in. She goes to the computer station he was working at
	before. The same distinctive Okudagram is on the
	monitors, graphically illustrating the warp field
	bubble. But Wesley's not there. Red Alert continues.

					BEVERLY
			Wesley!!

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT THREE    30.

31   CONTINUED:

	Wes comes out from behind the drive.

					WESLEY
			Mom? You all right?

	Beverly brings herself under control.

					BEVERLY
			No.
				(beat)
			We may have very little time
			left...

	Wesley looks at her with concern...

					BEVERLY
			You don't believe me...

					WESLEY
			I don't know, Mom...

					BEVERLY
			I don't have time to convince you.
			Hundreds of people are gone and
			your experiment is the only
			possible explanation we have to
			work on right now...

	He indicates the monitor where we again see the CAD
	representation of the distinctively-shaped bubble.

					WESLEY
			There it is. I don't know what
			else to do...

					BEVERLY
			Then find someone who does...
			someone who knows more about...
			about warp bubbles...

					WESLEY
				(overlapping)
			I've already talked to Kosinski
			on subspace... he can't explain
			it either and it's all based on
			his equations. There is someone
			who might be able to help us, but
			I can't reach him.

					BEVERLY
			Who?

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT THREE    31.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			He was Kosinski's assistant...
			an alien from Tau Alpha C... He
			said he was a "Traveler"...
			somehow he combined warp
			technology with the energy of his
			own thoughts...

					BEVERLY
				(thoughtful)
			Yes, I remember... he took us
			where thoughts and reality became
			indistinguishable...
				(beat)
			Wesley, is it possible you've
			accidentally re-created something
			he did? Something that could
			alter reality?

					WESLEY
			I don't see how. But he's the
			only one who could tell us...
			I've sent a message by subspace,
			but Tau Alpha C is so far away,
			it'll take days to get there.

					BEVERLY
				(pulling him along)
			Maybe the Captain can help us...
			We've got to find him. Come on...

					WESLEY
			I don't even know if he's still
			alive. He was sick.

					BEVERLY
			Wesley, it's a chance, we have
			to...

	They turn a corner.

31A  NEW ANGLE

	When Beverly comes around the corner, Wesley is gone.
	No optical. No sound effect. Just: no Wesley.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			-- try it...

	She reacts as she realizes Wesley is gone.

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT THREE    32.

31B  WIDE

	to show her completely alone in Engineering.

					BEVERLY
			Nooooo... !

32
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33

34   INT. BRIDGE

	Red Alert continues. Picard is in his chair. When
	Beverly gets off the turbolift, she sees there's no
	one else with Picard.

					BEVERLY
				(calm)
			They're all gone... ?

	Picard looks at her.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Riker, Troi, Data... let me guess
			-- you've never heard of any of
			them.

					PICARD
				(anger growing)
			Doctor, I believe I have been
			more than fair. I have done
			everything I can to substantiate
			your... your perceptions --

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT THREE    32A.

34   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Will Riker! Your First Officer.
			He's very good at poker, likes
			to cook, listen to jazz, plays
			the trombone...

					PICARD
			I cannot find any evidence...

					BEVERLY
				(not to be interrupted)
			... Commander Data, the android
			who sits here at Ops, dreams of
			being human, never gets the punch
			line to a joke... ?

					PICARD
			... Beverly, we'll be arriving at
			Starbase One-Three-Three in a few
			hours...

					BEVERLY
			... Deanna Troi, you ship's
			counselor, half-Betazoid, loves
			chocolate, the arrival of her
			mother makes you shudder? And
			Geordi, O'Brien, Worf... Wesley,
			my son -- They have been the
			living, breathing heart of this
			crew for over three years. They
			deserve better than to be shrugged
			off... brushed aside... to be
			pinched out of existence like
			this!
				(a deep breath)
			They all do. All nine hundred.
			They deserve so much more...

35
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38

39   ANGLE - PICARD AND BEVERLY

	Picard goes to Beverly, touches her gently on the arm.

					PICARD
			Perhaps you should confine
			yourself to Sickbay until we
			arrive...

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT THREE    33.

39   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			It's perfectly logical to you.
			The two of us roaming about the
			galaxy in the flagship of the
			Federation. No crew at all.

					PICARD
			We've never needed a crew before.

	She sits beside him.

					BEVERLY
			I don't suppose you remember an
			alien from Tau Alpha C who was
			once onboard... called himself
			a Traveler... ?

	Picard gives her a look of concern and sadness.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc, I don't know how, but
			you and I must find this Traveler
			or another from his race... if
			anyone can help us...

					PICARD
			You have my word... as soon as
			we return to the starbase, I'll
			make every effort to find him.

					BEVERLY
			This isn't a delusion. It isn't
			a dream. There is a physical,
			measurable phenomenon at work.
				(beat, an idea)
			Maybe you can help me identify
			it...

					PICARD
			How?

					BEVERLY
			I'd like to use the ship's
			computer to monitor your life
			functions.

					PICARD
			Until I disappear.

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT THREE    34.

39   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			It will happen.

					PICARD
			Very well. Computer, continuous
			scan: Captain Jean-Luc Picard
			vital signs. Audible readout.
			Begin now.

	The computer begins a low volume recitation of Picard's
	vital signs. There are electronic EEG sounds and:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			One ten over seventy. One ten
			over seventy.

	The readouts run continuously in the b.g.

					BEVERLY
			I promise you I'll continue to
			do whatever I can to figure out
			what's happening, and to bring
			you all back.
				(beat)
			I'm sorry I lost my temper.
			You do remember that?

					PICARD
			Vividly. But if I have forgotten
			my closest friends and comrades,
			as you say, I deserved every word.

					BEVERLY
			For quite awhile now there's
			something I've been meaning to
			say to you. I may not get another
			chance. Jean-Luc, you and I --

	The computer readout is gone in a wink. She is talking
	to empty air. She looks around the bridge, shakes
	her head.

					BEVERLY
			I won't forget. I won't forget
			any of you!

	She hears a faint roaring noise, rapidly growing in
	intensity. She turns.

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT THREE    35.

40   INCLUDE (OPTICAL)

	the vortex forming again in front of the viewscreen.
	She begins to feel herself being dragged towards it.
	She grabs on to Tactical, holds on for dear life, as
	the vortex tries to claim her. It pulls her horizontal
	to the floor. But she is successfully fighting it. As
	her struggle continues, the camera pans across the
	vortex, as it begins to collapse. It fills the screen
	and

									DISSOLVE TO:

40A  THE VORTEX STILL FILLING THE SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The pan continuing. The screaming heart of the
	maelstrom. Another place can be discerned in the
	distance. A VOICE becoming more distinct.

					VOICE (WESLEY)
			I'm losing it... The link isn't
			holding, Commander!

41   OMITTED

42   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	We are on the other side of the vortex. Wesley and
	Geordi sit at computers, rapidly executing commands.
	No Red Alert. The vortex is swiftly contracting.

					GEORDI
			I'll try the secondary equations!

					WESLEY
			No, it's too late. Look.

	The vortex contracts until only a minute point of
	energy hangs in space near the drive. Then this point,
	too, is gone.

					WESLEY
			I've lost it.

					GEORDI
			I'm sorry, Wesley.

					WESLEY
			It's over. We'll never get her
			back.

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT THREE    36.

42   CONTINUED:

	A beat.

					TRAVELER (O.C.)
			It's not over, Wesley.

	Wesley and Geordi turn in surprise.

43   WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The Traveler phases in.

					TRAVELER
				(continuing)
			There's still a way.

	On their reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT FOUR     37.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

44   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving at impulse speed against a backdrop of stars.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 44162.5.
			Two attempts to retrieve Doctor
			Crusher have failed. And now the
			Traveler, a mysterious visitor
			from our past, has reappeared.

45   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Wesley, Geordi, Troi, Worf and the
	Traveler. He is friendly and wants to be helpful,
	at the same time he is a clearly superior being and is
	a bit smug in this knowledge.

					WESLEY
			And then I sent a message by
			subspace to Tau Alpha C asking
			for help... but I didn't think
			it would reach there for days...

					TRAVELER
			Actually, it didn't reach me...
			not by subspace...

					GEORDI
			Then how did you know about the
			warp bubble?

	The Traveler looks at him with a vaguely patronizing
	smile... a beat...

					TRAVELER
			It would take too long to
			explain...

					PICARD
				(impatient)
			Is she alive?

					TRAVELER
				(reassuring,
				 authoritative)
			As long as she thinks she is
			alive, she is alive.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT FOUR     38.

45   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What the hell does that mean?

					TRAVELER
				(sighs with controlled
				 frustration)
			Your species have very narrow
			perceptions of time and space and
			thought.
				(beat, trying to make
				 it simple)
			When Beverly Crusher was caught
			in the static warp bubble, she
			created her own reality. Her
			thoughts at the precise moment
			she was trapped determined its
			shape and form.

					TROI
			Can you go in and get her back?

					TRAVELER
			No, it is her reality. I cannot
			enter it... any more than I can
			enter her thoughts.

					WESLEY
			But you said there's still a way.

	The Traveler moves to Wesley - and there's an
	intensity between them... Clearly, in Wesley, the
	Traveler sees a being who can begin to reach beyond
	his limitations and is excited by that possibility.

					TRAVELER
			I can help, but I can't do it
			myself. Wesley, there is a power
			within each of us that most people
			haven't begun to realize... you
			have, or I would not have known
			to come here now...
				(beat, dramatically)
			Together, we may be able to open
			a gateway for her. But she must
			choose to walk through it.

	Off reactions...


     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/23/90 - ACT FOUR     39.

45A  INT. SICKBAY

	Red Alert continuing. Beverly walks slowly everywhere,
	examining everything, looking for something out of
	place, any clue that might help her... she's been doing
	a lot of thinking... takes a deep breath... (and
	there's a thread of gallows humor in all this for her
	now)...

					BEVERLY
			Computer, we're going to apply
			precise diagnostic methodology.
			Once we've cataloged the symptoms,
			we'll proceed to determine the
			illness, and find a cure.
				(considers)
			We'll start with the assumption
			that I'm not crazy... if I am,
			it won't matter one way or the
			other...

	She thinks about that a beat. Then...

					BEVERLY
			Computer, read the entire crew
			roster for the Enterprise.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Doctor Beverly Crusher.

					BEVERLY
			Have I always been the only member
			of the crew on the Starship
			Enterprise?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative.

					BEVERLY
				(not serious)
			If this was a bad dream, would
			you tell me?

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(beat)
			That information is not available.

	She walks into --

45B  INT. CORRIDOR

	Opening doors as she walks down the deserted hallway...
	glancing inside...

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT FOUR     40.

45B  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			What date did I report on board?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Stardate 41154. Fourteen hundred
			hours, three minutes.

					BEVERLY
			That sounds about right.
				(beat)
			Computer, is there more than one
			U.S.S. Enterprise?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			This vessel is the fifth starship
			to bear the name U.S.S.
			Enterprise. It is currently the
			only one in service.

					BEVERLY
			What is the primary mission of
			the Starship Enterprise?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			To explore the galaxy.

					BEVERLY
			Do I have the necessary skills
			to complete that mission alone?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative.

					BEVERLY
			Then why am I the only crew
			member?
				(a beat)
			Aha, gotcha there...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			That information is not available.

	She frowns. Enters a turbolift...

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT FOUR     41.

45C  INT. BRIDGE

	Red Alert continuing. As she ENTERS from the
	turbolift...

					BEVERLY
			Computer, are you familiar with
			the inhabitants of Tau Alpha C?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative.

					BEVERLY
			Are any presently located on a
			starbase or vessel within
			communication range?

	Beverly sits in the Captain's chair...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative.

					BEVERLY
			Estimated time to Tau Alpha C at
			warp nine-point-five...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			One hundred twenty-three days.

					BEVERLY
				(beat, deciding)
			Lay in a new course for Tau Alpha
			C. And send them a subspace
			message advising our arrival.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Acknowledged.

					BEVERLY
			Engage.

	Nothing happens. She reacts.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/23/90 - ACT FOUR     42.

45C  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Computer, did you change course?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			State new destination or
			coordinates.

					BEVERLY
			I stated it, dammit... Tau Alpha
			C...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			There is no Tau Alpha C listed
			on current star maps...

	On her reaction...

45D  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At impulse.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 44162.8.
			At the direction of the Traveler,
			the Enterprise is returning to
			Starbase One-Three-Three and the
			precise position where the subspace
			bubble was formed.

46   OMITTED

47   INT. ENGINEERING

	Wes and the Traveler moving to the pool table. Geordi
	works in the b.g. Wesley is very task-oriented here...
	the Traveler patient, calm...

					TRAVELER
			Our goal will be to create a
			stable gateway between our reality
			and your mother's reality...

					WESLEY
			We've tried to stabilize it. The
			link won't hold.

    STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT FOUR    42A.

47   CONTINUED:

					TRAVELER
			Of course not. The equations are
			only the first step. We will be
			going beyond mathematics.

					WESLEY
			Just tell me what I have to do.

	The Traveler studies him...

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT FOUR     43.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					TRAVELER
			It's nothing I can tell you,
			Wesley...

					WESLEY
				(frustrated)
			Then how am I supposed to do it?
				(off the Traveler's
				 even stare)
			You said you'd help.

					TRAVELER
			You must allow me to help.

					WESLEY
			I don't know how.

	The Traveler takes a long look at the distressed
	boy... puts an arm on his shoulder. He motions for
	Wesley sit down at the pool table in front of a panel
	display...

					TRAVELER
			Begin by letting go of your guilt,
			Wesley.

					WESLEY
			It was my fault. I should never
			have tried...

					TRAVELER
				(interrupting)
			Focus on the present. You will
			have to be here...
			completely... to help her back.
			You must open yourself to
			time and space and the intricate
			threads that bind them.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FOUR     44.

47   CONTINUED: (3)

	The Traveler sits opposite him at another station.

					TRAVELER
			Begin entering your warp field
			equations...

	Wesley begins to enter data into the panel, eyes
	watching his hands, smoothly professional, determined
	to do it right... the Traveler begins to enter data at
	the same time, eyes on Wesley...

					TRAVELER
			Close your eyes.

	Wesley glances up curiously at the Traveler who nods
	encouragement... Wes closes his eyes...

					TRAVELER
			Continue to enter the equations...

					WESLEY
			I don't have any more equations.

					TRAVELER
			See past the numbers. Trust
			yourself...

	Wesley tries but he cannot go on... he opens his
	eyes... groans with frustration.

					WESLEY
			I can't. I can't do it.

	The Traveler looks calmly at him, supportive.

					TRAVELER
			When the time comes, you will,
			Wesley. You will. Now, begin
			again...

	Wesley is not convinced... but he takes a deep breath,
	begins to enter the equations.

48   OMITTED

49   INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Beverly is at Tactical. Red Alert still on.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FOUR     45.

49   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Starbase One-Three-Three, this
			is the Enterprise.
				(no response)
			Starbase One-Three-Three, this
			is the Enterprise. Please
			acknowledge.
				(beat)
			Viewscreen on.

	There is nothing on the viewscreen but a gray, misty
	void.

					BEVERLY
			It's not just people...
			Everything is disappearing!

	She continues to stare at the viewscreen, trying to
	put it together.

					BEVERLY
			Computer, what is that... mist...
			I'm seeing?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Sensors indicate it to be a
			mass-energy field seven hundred
			and five meters in diameter.

					BEVERLY
			It surrounds the ship?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative.

					BEVERLY
				(to herself)
			If there isn't anything wrong with
			me... maybe there's something
			wrong with the universe...
			Computer, what is beyond the
			mass-energy field?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Sensors cannot penetrate the
			field.

     STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT FOUR     46.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Computer, here's a question you
			shouldn't be able to answer...
			What is the nature of the
			universe?

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(without hesitation)
			The universe is a spherical region
			seven hundred and five meters in
			diameter.

	Beverly stares at the gray mist on the viewscreen in
	shock.

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	nears Starbase One-Three-Three.

50A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf.

					DATA
			Approaching Starbase One-Three-
			Three, Captain...

					PICARD
			Slow to ten meters per second.

					RIKER
			Mister La Forge, prepare for
			precision station-keeping.

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/17/90 - ACT FOUR         47.

51   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi at a console... A couple of SUPERNUMERARIES work
	in the b.g.

					GEORDI
			Acknowledged. Readying thrusters.

	Moving to find Wesley and the Traveler still at the
	pool table... Wesley is shaky as the moment approaches.
	The Traveler works his panel alone... closes his
	eyes...

					TRAVELER
			There... there it is...

	On the monitors, a moving graphic of the warp bubble
	appears... Wesley reacts... the Traveler opens his
	eyes...

					TRAVELER
			We're moving into phase now
			(tech)... there's your warp
			bubble, Wesley...

	But his eyes narrow as he takes a close look... and
	even his calm exterior shows some concern now...

					WESLEY
			What? What's wrong.

					TRAVELER
			It's collapsing.

	On Wesley's reaction...

52
thru	OMITTED
56

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE         48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:
57
thru	OMITTED
59

60   INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Beverly paces, trying to put the pieces of the puzzle
	together, moves to a Science Station.

					BEVERLY
			Computer, give me a graphic
			representation of the universe.

	On a monitor a CAD diagram looks hauntingly familiar:
	the same distinctive shape as Wesley's CAD diagram.
	Pushing in on her as she recognizes it...

					BEVERLY
				(reacts)
			I've seen that before...
				(beat)
			Wesley's experiment... the bubble.
			Of course... But that would mean
			I'm the one trapped in the
			bubble...

	As she considers the implications, the ship suddenly
	shakes.

					BEVERLY
			Computer, what's happening?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Explosive decompression: Decks
			Five through Fourteen. Sealing
			off forward sections.

					BEVERLY
			Cause?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			A flaw in the ship's design.

					BEVERLY
				(this is a new one)
			Show me.

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE        48A.

60   CONTINUED:

	The image on the monitor switches to a cross section of
	the Enterprise showing a part of the ship simply
	missing, the section where more of the ship should be
	is outlined in flashing red.

					BEVERLY
			Analysis... ?

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE         49.

60   CONTINUED: (2)

					COMPUTER VOICE
			No ship's structures exist forward
			of Bulkhead Three-Four-Two.

					BEVERLY
			Superimpose the previous image
			over this one. Same scale. And
			continue to monitor.

	On the monitor the bubble now appears around the
	Enterprise. The ship shakes again. On the monitor the
	bubble contracts, and at its edge more sections of the
	ship are missing.

					BEVERLY
				(realizing)
			It's collapsing...

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing)
			Hull integrity now compromised
			on Decks Three through Fifteen.

					BEVERLY
			How long can life support be
			maintained?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Four minutes, seventeen seconds.

	Again the ship shakes. On the monitor the bubble
	contracts, and another section is gone.

60A  INT. BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf and Data.

					DATA
			Sir, we have reestablished the
			exact coordinates and attitude.

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE         50.

60A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Geordi, we're in position... your
			status?

61   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi examining the bubble on a monitor...

					GEORDI
			The warp bubble is contracting
			at a rate of fifteen meters per
			second... we'll lose it in about
			four minutes...

	He glances toward the pool table... the Traveler
	acknowledges, turns to Wesley...

					TRAVELER
				(calm)
			It's time, Wesley.

	Wesley swallows hard... sits back at his position...
	as the Traveler sits opposite him...

					GEORDI
				(to com)
			We're ready, Commander.

61A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker glances at Picard who nods, begins to move toward
	the Turbolift...

					RIKER
			Proceed.

					PICARD
			I'll be in Engineering.

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE         51.

61B  INT. ENGINEERING

	As before the Traveler and Wesley punch equations into
	their computers. The Traveler never watches the
	computer, only Wesley... Wesley is concentrating,
	trying too hard...

					TRAVELER
			Let it go, Wesley... let go of
			the anticipation... the
			expectations... the demands upon
			yourself... let it all go...
			leave it behind.

	Wesley breathes deeply... lets go off tension in his
	face...

					TRAVELER
			Yes. The ability is there...
			inside you... you don't need to
			look for it...

	As Wesley closes his eyes, continuing to punch in
	equations...

62   INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Red Alert continues. Beverly is pacing, stops to
	stare at the diagram again as the ship shakes, then
	resumes pacing.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Three minutes thirty seconds to
			life support failure.

					BEVERLY
				(to herself, quick pace,
				 pressing herself to
				 complete equation)
			The Traveler used his thoughts
			to alter warp fields... and
			thoughts became reality... Now
			I'm in a warp field...
				(beat)
			Could my thoughts have changed
			this reality?

	She's still not quite there, gives herself a pep talk:

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE         52.

62   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Come on, Beverly! What's the next
			step?!
				(an idea)
			What was I thinking at the
			moment Wesley's bubble formed?
			Dalen Quaice... He said... all
			the people he'd known were gone...
			I thought of Jack... I went to
			see Wesley... the flash in
			Engineering... And that's when
			it started... when I started
			losing everybody!
				(lightbulb)
			My thoughts created this universe.
			Can they get me out of it again?

					COMPUTER
			That information is not available.

					BEVERLY
			I'm not talking to you.
				(beat)
			Click my heels together three
			times and I'm back in Kansas?
			Can it be that simple?

	She takes a deep breath and closes her eyes... PUSH IN
	to her face as she concentrates... a beat later, she
	opens her eyes. Nothing.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing; frowns)
			No, it can't be that simple.

62A  INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	No Red Alert. Picard ENTERS. Geordi and
	supernumeraries are nearby. Wesley's relaxing into the
	task... still entering equations with his eyes closed.
	The Traveler, satisfied, closes his eyes... after a
	beat, he begins to phase...

63   INT. BRIDGE
	The Red Alert continues.

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE         53.

63   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Two minutes thirty seconds to life
			support failure.

					BEVERLY
			Computer, hypothetical
			situation... a person is trapped
			inside a static warp bubble.
			Determine a means of escape...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Escape would theoretically depend
			on establishing a stable threshold
			between the warp field and the
			outer environment.

					BEVERLY
			Can you describe this threshold?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative. There are no known
			practical applications of this
			theory.

					BEVERLY
			Extrapolate from theoretical
			database. How might it manifest
			itself?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			A dynamic atmospheric disturbance
			of great intensity.

					BEVERLY
			Disturbance? The vortex! They
			must have been trying to reach
			me! But how do I find it... ?
			Wesley, where do I go? Help me...

63A  INT. ENGINEERING

	Close on Wesley... as he goes deeper and deeper inside
	himself... using his extraordinary mental abilities,
	trying to reach out for his mother...

63B  INT. BRIDGE

	Red Alert continuing.

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE        53A.

63B  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Stable threshold... They've
			been trying to create a stable
			threshold. Where are they trying
			to do it?
				(the final piece of the
				 puzzle)
			Where did they do it the first
			time? Engineering!

	She bolts for the turbolift...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			One minute thirty seconds to life
			support failure.

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/20/90 - ACT FIVE         54.

64
thru	OMITTED
70

70A  INT. TURBOLIFT

	Beverly waits. Suddenly the turbolift jars to a
	halt.

					BEVERLY
			Engineering!

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Failure in Turboshaft Four.
			Unable to proceed to Main
			Engineering.

					BEVERLY
			Just get me anywhere on Deck
			Thirty-Six!

	The Turbolift begins moving again.

70B  INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	No Red Alert. The Traveler is still phasing. His
	eyes and Wesley's eyes are still closed. And then,
	incredibly, Wesley begins to phase too... In the
	background, the vortex begin to form. Reactions.

71   INT. CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	Beverly steps off the turbolift. It vanishes behind
	her, revealing the gray, misty void. She sees it,
	takes off at a run. As she runs, pieces of the ship
	disappear behind her. She's only keeping a few steps
	ahead of it!

72   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Geordi watch as Welsey's phasing begins
	to sync up with the Traveler. The vortex grows even
	brighter. But then Geordi glances at his readouts,
	shakes his head, looks at Picard, quietly --

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT FIVE         55.

72   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We're losing the bubble...

73   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Red Alert. Beverly charges in. The vortex is there,
	but beginning to break up! She leaps through!

74   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Beverly half falls, half tumbles out of the vortex.
	The vortex vanishes in a flash of light. Picard moves
	to her. Wesley and the Traveler stop phasing. Wesley
	collapses, exhausted. And the Traveler, too, looks
	drained. Picard helps Beverly to her feet. He smiles,
	embraces her.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc...
				(sees the Traveler,
				 reacts)
			You...

	He stares at her.

					BEVERLY
			Do I have you to thank for getting
			me back?

					TRAVELER
			No.

	He steps aside to reveal Wesley. Wesley stands slowly,
	uncertain. She holds out her arms. Wesley moves to
	hug her. They hold each other in silence.

					BEVERLY
			Captain, if I may ask: how many
			people are there onboard?

         STAR TREK: "Remember Me" - REV. 8/21/90 - ACT FIVE         56.

74   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			One thousand fourteen, including
			your guest, Doctor Quaice.

	She closes her eyes.

					GEORDI
			Is there something wrong with that
			count?

					BEVERLY
				(smiles)
			No. That's the exact number
			there should be.

	She holds Wesley even tighter.

75   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it holds its position near the Starbase.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             



                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Legacy" 
                          #40274-180 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Joe Menosky 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Robert Scheerer 


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WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

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Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.

                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                      AUGUST 20, 1990
 


             STAR TREK: "Legacy" - 8/20/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Legacy" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             HAYNE
                RIKER              ISHARA YAR
                DATA               COALITION MAN #1
                BEVERLY            TAN TSU
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                                   Non-Speaking
                                   VARIOUS TURKANANS
                O'BRIEN            
                                   COALITION MEMBERS
                                   ALLIANCE MEMBERS
                Non-Speaking       
                SUPERNUMERARIES    

             STAR TREK: "Legacy" - 8/20/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Legacy" 
                               
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE       FREIGHTER ARCOS
              ENGINEERING
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         TURKANA FOUR
              CORRIDORS                  CITY (MATTE)
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              TEN-FORWARD
              SICKBAY
          
            TURKANA FOUR
              TUNNEL ENTRANCE
              MISC. TUNNELS & ADJOINING CORRIDORS
              ALLIANCE POWER GENERATOR
              ALLIANCE CHAMBERS
              ARCOS ESCAPE POD

      STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Legacy" 
                             
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                CAMUS                  CAM-us
                CHROMOSOMES            KROH-mah-sohms
                ISHARA                 ish-ARE-uh
                MYO-GRAPHIC SCANNER    MY-oh graph-ic
                SOMATIC                so-MAT-ic
                SYNTHALE               SYNTH-ale
                TAN TSU                tahn tsoo
                TELLURIDAN             tel-LUR-i-done
                TURKANA                tur-KAH-nuh
                VAGRA TWO              VAY-gra 2


         STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/24/90 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                           "Legacy"                                
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

A1	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Travelling at standard warp.

B1	INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS

	RIKER, DATA, TROI and WORF are playing five-card draw
	poker, Riker dealing. Riker and Data have similarly
	large piles of chips in front of them. It looks like
	Troi and Worf are down to mortgaging the farm. Worf
	stares at his hand -- his poker face leaves a lot to
	be desired.

					WORF
				(scowls)
			One.

					RIKER
				(baiting him)
			Worf. Are you trying to fill
			another inside straight?

	Worf grunts.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Don't say I didn't warn you.

	Riker deals him a card. Worf takes a look and folds.

					WORF
			Pah.

					TROI
				(to Riker)
			I fold.


        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/24/90 - TEASER        1A.

B1	CONTINUED:

	Riker looks at Data, who carefully adds two chips,
	followed by three more.

					DATA
			I will raise you three.

					RIKER
			No cards?

	Riker reacts as Data answers with an utterly unreadable
	look.

					RIKER
				(to others)
			Best poker face I've ever seen.

	Riker stares at Data for a beat.

					RIKER
			Dealer takes two.

	Riker deals himself two cards. Stares at them for a
	moment. Adds five chips to the pile. Then five more.
	He looks at Data.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Raise you ten.

	Without hesitation, Data counts out ten chips, then
	twenty more.

					DATA
			I will see your bet, and raise
			you twenty.

	Riker smiles.

					RIKER
			Data. Are you sitting on a full
			house or a flush?

					DATA
			It will cost you twenty to make
			that determination, Sir.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/18/90 - TEASER        1B.

B1	CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker stares at him for a few beats. Smiles and tosses
	in his cards.

					RIKER
			Dealer folds.

	Data calmly pulls in the chips. Both Troi and Worf
	push back from the table -- finished for the night.
	Troi looks at the chips in front of Riker and Data,
	now even more evenly matched.

					TROI
				(teasingly)
			You two have successfully split
			the evening between yourselves.

					WORF
			I suspect conspiracy. But far
			be it for me to accuse my superior
			officers.

	Riker laughs. Looks at Data.

					RIKER
			It's getting harder to bluff you,
			Data. You've learned this game
			well.

					DATA
			Yes sir, I believe I have.

	Riker reshuffles the deck of cards, considering Data
	as he does so.

					RIKER
			Tell you what.

	He fans out the cards on the table. Troi and Worf
	stick around to see what he's up to, as Riker pushes
	his entire pile of winnings towards Data.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I'll bet you I can find a card
			that you bury anywhere in this
			deck. And furthermore, I'll make
			you help me do it.

	Data considers the challenge for a moment.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/18/90 - TEASER        1C.

B1	CONTINUED: (3)

					TROI
			Careful, Data.

					DATA
			Your guidance is much valued,
			Counsellor. However...

	Data pushes his chips into the betting pot. Troi
	laughs. Data selects a card.

					RIKER
			Don't let me see it.

	Data pulls it up towards his face. Troi and Worf
	adjust their positions to be behind Data, so that they
	too can see the card.

C1	CLOSE UP THE CARD

	The Jack of Hearts.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Now lose it in the deck.

D1	RESUME

	Data does so, and Riker quickly shuffles and plops the
	deck right down in front of Data.

					RIKER
			Cut the deck into two halves.

	Data does so, making two halves. Riker takes one half
	away, discarding it.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Again.

	Data again makes two halves with what's left. Riker
	again takes one away.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Once more.

	Same procedure.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/18/90 - TEASER        1D.

D1	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			How many cards are left?

	Data fans them slightly, counting as he does so.

					DATA
			Eleven.

					RIKER
			Pick five.

	Data does so.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Throw them away.

	Data puts them aside. Six remain in front of them.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Choose three.

	Data does so.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Now pick one of those.

	Data picks one.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Turn it over.

	Data does so -- it is the Jack of Hearts. Troi and
	Worf appear astonished.

					RIKER
				(knowing the answer)
			Is that your card?

					TROI
			Incredible.

	Riker smiles and moves to pull the large pile of chips
	towards his side of the table.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/18/90 - TEASER        1E.

D1	CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			You surreptitiously placed the
			edge of your left thumb onto the
			card immediately after I inserted
			it back into the deck. When you
			divided the deck to reshuffle,
			you kept that card on top. You
			thus were able to have me either
			discard or save depending on the
			card's location, which you
			followed at each step. Until we
			were left with one -- the card
			I originally chose.

	Riker scowls, beaten. Data reaches his arms out and
	starts pulling the pile of chips towards his side.

					DATA
			Sir, I think under the
			circumstances...

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to Riker.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Captain?

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			We've received a distress call.
			Changing course to intercept...

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Speeding at high warp through space.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 44215.2.
			The Enterprise has bypassed its
			scheduled archaelogical survey
			of Camus Two in response to a
			distress call from a Federation
			freighter. The Arcos has assumed
			an emergency orbit around Turkana
			Four, birthplace of our late
			comrade Tasha Yar.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/18/90 - TEASER        1F.

2    INT. BRIDGE

	PICARD, RIKER, DATA, WORF and TROI at their stations.
	A supernumerary is at the Conn.

					DATA
			We will enter the Turkana system
			in eleven minutes, Captain.

					PICARD
			Engine status.

					DATA
			Stable. But we have maintained
			warp factor nine for longer than
			is recommended.

	Picard notes Data's report with a nod.

					WORF
			Subspace message from the Arcos.
			Their transmitter is failing, sir.
			Audio only.

					PICARD
			Let's hear it.

         STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/28/90 - TEASER         2.

2    CONTINUED:

	Worf touches a control and the voice of crewman TAN TSU
	is heard on audio, fuzzing in and out of a rough
	transmission.

					TAN TSU'S VOICE
			Enterprise, this is Tan Tsu, Arcos
			engineer. Estimate five minutes
			till warp drive containment
			breach.

	A small explosion can be heard in the background,
	momentarily disrupting the audio. It returns with even
	less quality than before.

					TAN TSU'S VOICE
				(continuing)
			Make that three minutes. Thanks
			for trying, Enterprise...

	The transmission fritzes out completely. Picard
	reacts, turns to the supernumerary.

					PICARD
			Warp nine-point-three, Ensign.

	The supernumerary works the controls. The ship hums
	around them.

					PICARD
			How much time?

					DATA
			Seven minutes and fifteen seconds
			will bring us within transporter
			range.

					PICARD
			Go to warp nine-point-six.

	The supernumerary touches the controls.

3
thru	OMITTED
4

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Flashing at warp speed across a field of stars.

         STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/28/90 - TEASER         3.

6    INT. BRIDGE

	Data at his instruments.

					DATA
			Entering the Turkana System,
			Captain.

					PICARD
				(to com)
			Mister O'Brien, prepare to lock
			onto the two crewmen.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Aye, Captain.

6A   OMITTED

6B   INT. BRIDGE

	Picard glances at the Conn.

					PICARD
			Drop to impulse.

	The ensign at Conn takes the ship out of warp.

					DATA
			Visual contact.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Get them out of there, O'Brien.

7    INSERT VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	A field of stars and a reddish planet, Turkana Four.
	We're close enough to barely make out in the far
	distance, a ship in orbit around the planet. As we
	watch, the ship explodes in what from this distance,
	looks like a delicate, silent, flash of color.

					RIKER
			O'Brien, status!

         STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/27/90 - TEASER         4.

7A   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'Brien at the instrument panel.

					O'BRIEN
				(to com)
			There's nothing to lock onto,
			Commander.

8    INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The bridge crew reacts.

					DATA
			I am reading an ion trail
			characteristic of a freighter
			escape pod.

	Data continues working his instrument panel. Worf is
	working his controls as well.

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			Unable to establish contact.

					PICARD
			It could have been damaged by the
			explosion. They may have been
			incapable of maintaining orbit.

					RIKER
			Let's hope they stay clear of the
			colony.

	Data looks up from his instruments.

					DATA
			That is exactly where the ion
			trail leads, Commander.

					PICARD
			Hail the colony.

         STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/28/90 - TEASER         5.

8    CONTINUED:

	A beat. Riker looks concerned.

					WORF
			I've been trying to, Captain...
			No response.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			There haven't been reliable
			communications since the
			government fell apart.

					DATA
			The last Federation vessel to
			attempt contact was the Potemkin
			six years ago. They were warned
			that anyone transporting down to
			the colony would be killed.

	A beat.

					PICARD
			Ready your away team, Number One.

	Picard stares with concern at the red planet on the
	viewscreen in front of him.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/5/90 - ACT ONE         6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

9    OMITTED

9A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			are in orbit above Turkana Four,
			an Earth colony that severed
			relations with the Federation
			nearly fifteen years ago. I am
			concerned about sending an away
			team, but if we are to discover
			the fate of the two missing
			Federation crewmen, I see no
			alternative.

10   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Data and Worf are entering the transporter room.
	O'Brien is at his controls. Beverly is waiting for
	them, medical kit in hand. Worf seems concerned with
	her presence.

					DATA
			The surface settlement appears
			to be all but destroyed. Sensors
			show that the colonists now live
			in structures that extend nearly
			three kilometers beneath the city.

					RIKER
			Have you located the escape pod's
			landing point, Chief?

					O'BRIEN
			Yessir... three hundred meters
			beyond the colony perimeter...

	Riker nods. Worf turns to him.

					WORF
				(re: Beverly)
			Sir, we can anticipate a violent
			response to our presence.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/5/90 - ACT ONE        6A.

10   CONTINUED:

					WORF (Cont'd)
			Perhaps the Doctor should wait
			here for our signal.

					BEVERLY
				(an edge)
			I appreciate the concern. But
			I think it's exaggerated.

					WORF
			Doctor, the colony is completely
			lawless. Lieutenant Yar spoke
			of rape gangs...

					BEVERLY
			Mister Worf, I can handle myself.

					RIKER
				(a decision)
			She's coming. The Arcos crewmen
			may require immediate medical
			assistance.

	Worf nods. Riker pulls his phaser, adjusts the
	setting.

					RIKER
			Phasers on maximum stun.

	The away team members step onto the transporter pads
	and take out their phasers, adjusting the settings.
	When they are set, with phasers in firing position --

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT ONE        7.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Energize.

	O'Brien works the controls and the away team
	DEMATERIALIZES.

11   EXT. TURKANA FOUR CITY - DAY - MATTE SHOT (OPTICAL)

	of a bombed-out 24th century version of the South
	Bronx.

12   INT. ENTRANCE TO TUNNEL

	A wide, partially fallen-in tunnel. The away team
	ENTERS cautiously from outside, phasers ready. Data is
	reading his tricorder.

					DATA
			The dispersion trail continues
			in this direction.

	He stops to double-check his readings. Then turns
	slightly with the tricorder, pointing with it.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			The concentration gradient
			definitely increases along this
			vector.

	He indicates a direction.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			The escape pod was apparently
			moved into the tunnels ahead of
			us.

	WORKMEN walk by carrying several cannisters. They give
	the away team half-a-look, avoid them, and go on with
	their business. Several CIVILIAN-LOOKING INDIVIDUALS
	approach from the other direction, again giving the
	away team a wide berth and attempting no contact. It
	suggests a city street. Pedestrian traffic.

	The Federation officers seem surprised, and lower their
	phasers. Riker glances towards Worf.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT ONE        8.

12   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Not the response we expected.

					BEVERLY
			Maybe things have changed here.

	Suddenly, all hell breaks loose around them. Alarms go
	off; the three workmen dive for cover; FOUR COALITION
	MEN and ONE COALITION WOMAN in their early to
	mid-twenties come hurrying around a corner.

	One is carrying a small crate in his arms, one of the
	others has a phaser, the remaining three carry
	nightstick-looking devices. The garments worn by three
	of them are torn in several places, as if in a fight
	that just happened. One of the men looks seriously
	injured, though still on his feet and moving; his shirt
	is torn across his chest. In the flurry of activity,
	we may notice a diamond-shaped bright orange/yellow
	solid glow, about an inch in diameter, on a spot under
	their garments just below the collar bone.

	They stop dead in their tracks, completely surprised at
	the sight of the away team directly in front of them,
	phasers now raised. The newcomers assume a ready
	stance with their weapons. The injured man slumps to
	his knees. Beverly goes to assist. She begins to
	examine the wounds.

					MAN #1
			Identify yourselves.

					RIKER
			We're from the Federation Starship
			Enterprise. We tracked two
			crewmen to this area. Do you know
			anything about them?

					MAN #1
			Possibly.

	The others in his group are glancing anxiously around.

					RIKER
			What do you mean?

					MAN #1
			It depends on what you have to
			offer in return.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT ONE        9.

12A
thru	OMITTED
12B

12C  ANGLE ON THE WOUNDED MAN

	as his diamond-shaped orange/yellow glow suddenly
	pulses beneath the skin -- right where his shirt has
	been ripped open. Almost as one body, the group
	suddenly turn towards a corridor opening. The other
	Coalition members are pulsing as well.

					MAN #1
			They found us.

12D  RIKER AND WORF

	react to the pulsing, glance at each other.

					WORF
				(to Riker, re: the glow)
			Proximity detectors. I've seen
			them used on Manu Three.

	A beat later we hear shouting and a couple of phasers
	firing from the corridor.

					MAN #1
				(to Riker)
			Follow me.

	He and his group take off down an opposite corridor.
	Riker pauses for a moment, makes a decision.

					RIKER
			Come on.

	The away team follows quickly after them.

	(NOTE: re the detectors: whenever a gang member is in
	foreign territory, it glows. When an enemy begins to
	approach, it pulses.)

13   INT. TUNNEL INTERSECTION (OPTICAL)

	A spare, meeting ground area, with a few crates serving
	as objects to sit on or lean against -- a very casual
	guerrilla look.

	HAYNE, late-twenties, tough, charming and charismatic,
	is checking out the contents of the box his men just
	stole.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/23/90 - ACT ONE        9A.

13   CONTINUED:

	The away team stands in front of him, surrounded in
	the background by several male and female Coalition
	members who don't appear particularly threatened by
	their appearance. Since the members are back in their
	own territory, the orange/yellow glows are no longer
	activated, and are therefore invisible. Man #1 is
	near Hayne.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/28/90 - ACT ONE        10.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

					HAYNE
				(to Riker)
			The Alliance is holding your men
			hostage, Commander Riker, not
			us. You can expect a ransom
			demand...

					RIKER
			The Alliance?

					HAYNE
			Our good friends.

	Some of his comrades give a low laugh. Hayne pulls
	out of the box a bottle of what looks like liquor.

					HAYNE
				(to his gang)
			Our "good friends" are going to
			be upset when they realize we took
			their last crate of Telluridan
			synthale.

	More laughter. Riker looks impatient.

					RIKER
			Maybe it would be easier if I
			contacted the authorities.

					HAYNE
				(flash of anger)
			We are the "authorities."

	Hayne quickly recovers his cool. Sets down the bottle
	and picks up one of the nightstick weapons, called a
	STUNSTICK, pointing it at a schematic wall-hanging of
	the city below the ground. The city is shaped like a
	sunken pyramid with the base at the lowest depth.

					HAYNE
				(continuing)
			The Coalition -- our cadre -- runs
			this side of the city. The
			Alliance controls the other. Take
			your choice.

					RIKER
			Are you offering to help?

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT ONE        11.

13   CONTINUED: (3)

					HAYNE
				(nodding)
			In return for some...
			consideration. Phasers are in
			short supply down here. A
			starship isn't going to miss a
			few.

	Worf grunts with distrust.

					WORF
			That is no better than a ransom
			demand.

					HAYNE
			No matter what you give the
			Alliance, they'll eventually kill
			your crewmen anyway. With our
			help there's at least a chance
			you'll get them back alive.

	A beat. Hayne senses their hesitation.

					HAYNE
			All we're asking for is help in
			maintaining our defense. We're
			trying to keep the peace.

	Riker glances at the stolen crate, looks doubtful.

					RIKER
			Everything we've seen suggests
			otherwise.

	Hayne indicates the crate with a dismissive gesture.

					HAYNE
			A prank. The proximity implants
			prevent either side from doing
			any serious damage.

	Hayne taps the spot just below the center of his collar
	bone. Then he indicates the map.

					HAYNE
				(continuing)
			They warn us when an enemy is
			approaching.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT ONE        12.

13   CONTINUED: (4)

					WORF
			Then why do you need more phasers?

					HAYNE
			The Alliance just discovered a
			large cache of weapons. I just
			want to make things even.
			Preserve the peace.

					BEVERLY
			You keep using the word "peace."
			We've heard a different version
			of life on Turkana Four.

					HAYNE
				(bristling)
			Ancient history.
				(a beat)
			Where did you hear that?

					DATA
			A former crewmember was born here.

	Hayne considers that for a moment.

					HAYNE
			Where's he now?

					DATA
			She was killed in the line of
			duty.

					HAYNE
				(shrugs)
			That's as good a way to die as
			any.

	Hayne has inadvertently hit a nerve, but Riker does
	his best to hide it.

					HAYNE
				(continuing)
			As I said -- ancient history.
			This is now. And your men are
			in trouble.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/23/90 - ACT ONE        13.

13   CONTINUED: (5)

					RIKER
			We'll return to the Enterprise
			and consider your proposal.

	Hayne nods his acceptance. Then steps over and hands
	the bottle of synthale to Riker.

					HAYNE
			A gift for your Captain.

	Data quickly scans it with the tricorder, finding
	nothing amiss. Riker touches his insignia.

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. Energize.

	The away team DISAPPEARS into the transporter beam.
	When they're gone, Hayne turns to his second-in-
	command.

					HAYNE
			I want everything there is to
			know about the starship
			Enterprise.

14   INT. BRIDGE

	Picard is examining the bottle from the colony; the
	away team is back and standing nearby. Bridge crew
	consists of Riker, Data, Worf, Beverly, Troi, and a
	supernumerary at the Conn.

					RIKER
				(re: the bottle)
			According to Hayne, the Coalition
			and the Alliance raid each other
			for supplies -- much of it
			non-essential.

					PICARD
			Why?

					WORF
			A battle exercise.

					RIKER
				(nodding)
			Their defenses apparently prevent
			deep strikes into each other's
			territory. Minor skirmishes are
			all that's left.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/27/90 - ACT ONE        14.

14   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			"Coalition", "Alliance" -- it all
			sounds so reasonable. But you've
			described the behavior of urban
			street thugs. We certainly won't
			trade weapons for the crewmen.
				(beat)
			How do you suggest we deal with
			them?

	Picard sets down the bottle.

					RIKER
			We have to tell them something.

					WORF
			No promises. No denials.

					PICARD
				(nods in agreement)
			For now, Hayne's Coalition is our
			only safe access to the colony.
			Let's keep the door open and see
			where it leads.

	Worf glances down at his instrument panel.

					WORF
			Captain. Transmission from
			Turkana Four. Coming in on a
			secure channel.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			On screen.

15   INSERT VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	A close shot of Hayne in the same location. A young
	woman, ISHARA, is standing next to and slightly behind
	him. She is early to mid-twenties, blonde, slender,
	athletic and attractive.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/23/90 - ACT ONE        15.

15   CONTINUED:

					HAYNE
			Hello, Enterprise. Commander
			Riker, would you introduce me to
			your Captain?

16   INT. BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Riker glances at Picard, then toward the viewscreen.

					PICARD
				(to Hayne)
			I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

17   INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Hayne nods acknowledgement -- as one equal to another.

					HAYNE
			I have someone here you might like
			to meet.

	Ishara steps forward.

					HAYNE
				(continuing)
			This is Ishara... Ishara Yar.

	A beat as Ishara stares straight out from the
	viewscreen.

					ISHARA
			Tasha was my sister.

	OFF the Bridge crew's stunned reaction.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT TWO        16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

18   INT. BRIDGE

	The crew is staring at the viewscreen.

19   ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (INTERCUT AS NEEDED) (OPTICAAL)

	Hayne and Ishara looking at the crew.

					HAYNE
			There's an old saying, Captain.
			"The enemy of my enemy is my
			friend." I've decided it's in
			my best interest to help you get
			your men back.

					PICARD
			With nothing from us in return?

					HAYNE
			You could be forced into paying
			my adversary a ransom in weapons.
			I'll do anything I can to avoid
			that possibility.

					PICARD
			What do you propose?

					HAYNE
				(indicating Ishara)
			Ishara will be our liaison.

					ISHARA
			I know Alliance territory. I can
			help you with a rescue plan.

	A beat.

					PICARD
			One moment.

	Picard signals Worf to mute the channel.

					WORF
			Mute.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/28/90 - ACT TWO        17.

20   RESUME BRIDGE

	As Picard turns to his officers.

					PICARD
			Reactions?

					WORF
			I do not trust him.

					RIKER
			She could be a fake. We mentioned
			that a former member of the crew
			had come from the colony.

					BEVERLY
				(nodding)
			All Hayne had to do was search
			through whatever their database
			had on Starfleet to come up with
			Tasha's name.

					PICARD
			Counsellor?

					TROI
			He's being deceptive, and he's
			clearly hoping to manipulate us.
			As for the young woman's identity,
			I can't tell.

	Picard considers for a moment, makes a decision.

					PICARD
			Regardless, this is an option we
			cannot neglect. We'll continue
			on other fronts as they present
			themselves. For now, let's see
			what she has to say.

	Picard turns to Worf, who touches his panel.

					WORF
			Open.

21   INSERT VIEWSCREEN (INTERCUT AS NEEDED) (OPTICAL)

	Hayne and Ishara.

					PICARD
			I've decided to accept your
			proposal.

       STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT TWO       17A.

21   CONTINUED:

					HAYNE
			Thank you.

	He glances from Ishara back to Picard.

					HAYNE
				(continuing)
			Good luck.

	OFF Picard's stone serious face.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT TWO        18.

22   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE ON Ishara, MATERIALIZING on the transporter pad.

	Data is waiting for her when she steps off. She takes
	note of his appearance.

					DATA
			Welcome to the Enterprise, Ishara.
			I am Commander Data.

					ISHARA
			You're not human.

					DATA
			I am an android.

	Ishara glances at him.

					ISHARA
			Built for fighting... ?

					DATA
				(reacts)
			On what do you base that
			assumption?

					ISHARA
			A cybernetic device serving on
			a starship...

					DATA
			The Enterprise is not a ship of
			war. It is a ship of
			exploration.

	This doesn't particularly intrigue her -- in fact, she
	seems on the whole somewhat emotionally disconnected.
	NOT HARSH -- just missing something. Though there is
	an undercurrent of woundedness or vulnerability beneath
	it all that she does her best to hide.

					ISHARA
			The first thing to do is help you
			map the colony.
				(takes out chip)
			This is a general grid of the
			tunnel systems. I can fill in
			the specific details from memory.

       STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT TWO       18A.

22   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			My orders are to escort you to
			the Observation Lounge. We will
			proceed from there.

	She nods assent, and they head for the door.

23   INT. CORRIDOR

	Data and Ishara are walking away from the transporter
	room.

					DATA
			Your sister never spoke of you.

					ISHARA
			That's not surprising.

	Data glances at her.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT TWO        19.

23   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			It is surprising to me. Tasha
			and I spent much time together
			in the course of our duties. We
			had a considerable number of
			conversations.

	Ishara studies him for a moment.

					ISHARA
			Did she talk at all about the
			colony?

					DATA
			Only to say that she was lucky
			to have escaped.

					ISHARA
				(matter of factly)
			It wasn't luck. It was cowardice.

	Data looks surprised.

					DATA
			"Cowardice" is a term that I have
			never heard applied to Tasha.

	She glances at him -- a shift of the head and a look
	in her eyes that Data seems to recognize. She picks
	up on it.

					ISHARA
			Is something wrong?

					DATA
			No. It is just that for a
			moment, the expression on your
			face was reminiscent of your
			sister.

	This seems to strike a place of vulnerability in her,
	but she covers it immediately, turning away from him,
	and speaking in her even, unemotional tone.

					ISHARA
			It's been fifteen years. I don't
			even remember what she looked
			like...

24   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	The door slides open and Data ENTERS with Ishara.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT TWO        20.

24A  ANGLE ON THE SENIOR STAFF

	Waiting in the room. Picard, Riker, Troi, Geordi,
	Beverly. They can't help but stare at her for a couple
	of silent beats -- almost as if looking for some sign
	of Tasha.

24B  RESUME

	Ishara reacts to their gaze.

					ISHARA
			You don't believe I'm Tasha's
			sister.

					PICARD
			We have considered that
			possibility.

					ISHARA
			I'm not surprised. You can
			sample my DNA if you like.

					BEVERLY
			Thank you, I will.

	Picard indicates a chair.

					PICARD
			Please. Sit down.

	Ishara takes a seat, Data does the same. Troi studies
	her carefully, trying to get a sense of her.

					PICARD
			Perhaps it would help if you gave
			us some idea of what we're dealing
			with on Turkana Four. Our last
			information describes a colony
			in complete disarray.

					ISHARA
			It started falling apart almost
			thirty years ago. There were
			dozens of factions. They fought
			until the city above ground was
			in ruins.

					RIKER
			The Coalition and the Alliance
			are all that's left?

       STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/27/90 - ACT TWO       20A.

24B  CONTINUED:

					ISHARA
				(nodding)
			We were the two strongest
			factions... When the government
			couldn't stop the violence, they
			gave us police powers. The
			proximity detectors were
			originally designed by the
			government to keep us under
			control.

					PICARD
			Apparently, that part of the plan
			didn't succeed very well.

					ISHARA
			No. After a few months, we
			didn't need the government any
			more.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT TWO        21.

24B  CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Tasha left you in the middle of
			all that?

	A beat. Ishara's voice grows quieter.

					ISHARA
			She didn't abandon me, if that's
			what you mean. Tasha asked me
			to go with her. But I had
			already joined the Coalition.
			They were my family.

	The group reacts to her admission. She looks at
	Picard, voice still quiet, doing her best to hide her
	difficulty with this subject.

					ISHARA
				(continuing, to Picard)
			Captain, we don't have a lot of
			time. Maybe we should get
			started.

	Before Picard can respond, the COM comes on.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Incoming transmission from the
			colony, Captain.

					PICARD
			On screen.

25   INSERT WALLSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	TAN TSU, one of the missing crewmen, is facing the
	viewer. He looks a bit bruised and battered from the
	crash.

					TAN TSU
				(strained)
			Enterprise, I'm being held by the
			Turkana Four Alliance. I've been
			instructed to say that you have
			twenty hours to make reparations
			for Federation intrusion into this
			colony.
				(a beat)
			Or my pilot and I will be killed.

       STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT TWO       21A.

25   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(to screen)
			Ask them if we can at least send
			a medical --

	The screen goes blank.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/29/90 - ACT TWO        22.

26   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - CONTINUOUS

					ISHARA
			Take that threat seriously,
			Captain. They'll torture them
			and then they'll kill them. My
			cadre has never recovered a
			hostage alive from the Alliance.

	She has everyone's attention.

					ISHARA
				(continuing)
			Your crewmen could be held in any
			number of places. The Alliance
			has two main headquarters and
			thirteen ancillary bases of
			operation. All underground. All
			heavily guarded.

					GEORDI
			If I could get to the myographic
			scanner...

					ISHARA
			What's that?

					DATA
			A sensing device on the escape
			pod. It monitors the bio-electric
			signatures of the crew. In the
			event they get separated from the
			pod.

					GEORDI
			I could install a booster on the
			device that would relay its
			signals to the Enterprise. Then
			we could track the men from up
			here.

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, we don't know where
			the escape pod is.

					ISHARA
			Level Three-C, Section
			five-four-seven.
				(a smile off their
				 surprise)
			We have our sources.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/27/90 - ACT TWO        23.

27   INT. ENGINEERING - C.U. ON TABLE MONITOR

	A schematic computer display version of the map we saw
	in Coalition headquarters.

					ISHARA (O.S)
			Access tunnels are here...

28   PULL BACK TO INCLUDE

	Riker, Data, Geordi, Worf and Ishara gathered around
	a large flat screen, as Ishara indicates various
	locations. She seems much more comfortable now that
	they are deep in "work" mode.

					ISHARA
			... and here.

	They lean back from the table screen.

					RIKER
				(pointing)
			We could transport an away team
			right into this intersection...

					ISHARA
			Don't underestimate them,
			Commander. They'll be ready for
			that... I've seen them use this
			kind of strategy before.

	Riker gives her a questioning look.

					ISHARA
				(continuing)
			I know it looks isolated and
			easily accessible... But my guess
			is they have hundreds of men on
			the levels above and below
			waiting for you to make your
			move.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/24/90 - ACT TWO        24.

28   CONTINUED:

	A beat.

					WORF
			We'll need a diversion.

					GEORDI
			Transport a couple of photon
			grenades into the adjoining
			chambers. At minimum intensity
			it wouldn't kill anybody, just
			shake them up a lot.

					RIKER
			That won't give us enough time.
			We need something that'll occupy
			them long enough for you to
			install the relay.

	A beat. Ishara indicates the map.

					ISHARA
			Transport me into this corridor.
			My magnetic implant will set off
			the defense alarms. They'll
			think it's a raid by the
			Coalition.

					RIKER
			Too dangerous. We've seen what
			those tunnels look like. You
			could easily be cut off from the
			rest of us.
				(to Worf)
			Worf, if we --

					ISHARA
			-- Commander Riker.
				(beat)
			I was ordered to assist you in
			any way possible. That doesn't
			mean "as long as it's safe, or
			convenient."

	Riker can't help but be impressed by her courage --
	but he's still hesitant.

					ISHARA
				(continuing)
			If you had the time, we could come
			up with another plan.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT TWO        25.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					ISHARA (Cont'd)
			But you don't. Right now, I'm
			your best option.

	Riker glances at the others.

					DATA
			She would have to be armed,
			Commander.

	Riker considers.

					RIKER
			I want to discuss this with the
			Captain.
				(to Data)
			Mister Data, take Ishara to see
			Doctor Crusher.

	Ishara nods her assent.

28A  INT. SICKBAY

	Ishara is sitting on a diagnostic bed as Beverly slowly
	brushes an instrument over the inside of the young
	woman's arm. (NOTE: The instrument does touch the
	skin) Data is standing nearby.

					ISHARA
			You have Tasha's DNA on file?

					BEVERLY
			The ship's computer does.
				(re: Ishara's arm)
			There's always some
			differentiation in the somatic
			chromosomes -- but it's not enough
			to affect the results.

	Beverly finishes with the instrument.

					BEVERLY
				(to Data)
			It'll take me a few hours to run
			the isomorphic comparison.

	Dr. Crusher steps away, heading towards the lab.

					ISHARA
				(to Data)
			That wasn't too bad.

       STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT TWO       25A.

28A  CONTINUED:

	A beat as Ishara glances around the Sickbay.

					ISHARA
				(continuing; evenly)
			So, all that's left of my sister
			is a file in a computer...

					DATA
			Tasha exists in our memories as
			well.

					ISHARA
			How did she die?

					DATA
			Lieutenant Yar was killed on Vagra
			Two by a malevolent entity.

					ISHARA
			In battle?

					DATA
			No... she was killed as a
			demonstration of the creature's
			power. Without provocation.

					ISHARA
				(sad laugh)
			That's not how I intend to die.

	The door opens and Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			The Captain approves. You're
			with us.

	Off her reaction.

29   INT. CHAMBER - ESCAPE POD

	A half-fallen down tunnel area similar to what the away
	team saw earlier. A slender, three-meter-long, heavily-
	damaged escape pod is in the center of the area,
	guarded by TWO ALLIANCE MEN AND ONE ALLIANCE WOMAN,
	mid-twenties, armed with one phaser and two stunsticks.

29A  ANGLE ON RIKER, DATA, WORF, AND GEORDI

	Hidden behind a projection, having just transported
	down.

       STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/30/90 - ACT TWO       25B.

29A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(touches insignia,
				 quietly)
			Enterprise, we're in position.

29B  INT. ADJOINING CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	A beat on a silent, deserted tunnel. Ishara suddenly
	MATERIALIZES, phaser drawn. As soon as the Transporter
	beam clears, the implant beneath her collar bone begins
	to glow its characteristic bright orange/yellow.
	Simultaneously, a piercing alarm goes off in the tunnel
	around her.

29C  INT. CHAMBER - ESCAPE POD (OPTICAL)

	The Alliance guards at the pod appear dumbfounded at
	the alarm wailing distantly offscreen. It is followed
	by a second. And a third.

	Three more Alliance members come running in from
	adjoining tunnels, confused about what's happening.

	The female guard motions to them to follow her, and
	they all run toward the alarms, weapons ready, leaving
	the two male guards behind at the pod.

	Riker, Data and Worf simultaneously come out from
	behind a slight wall and stun the two remaining men.
	Geordi steps out carrying a toolkit-sized box of
	equipment.

	They all head straight for the escape pod. When they
	get there, Riker, Data, and Worf stand guard as Geordi
	reaches underneath with the equipment.

30   INT. ADJOINING CORRIDOR

	Alarms are blaring. Ishara moves around a projection,
	phaser at ready.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/5/90 - ACT TWO        26.

30   CONTINUED:

	She turns slightly to her left, sensing something as
	the orange/yellow diamond glow below her collar bone
	suddenly begins to pulse. She immediately runs in the
	opposite direction.

	As she disappears around a corner, the four Alliance
	members arrive from the left.

	They cautiously move forward. One of the Alliance
	members pauses at the corner and shifts towards the
	left -- a diamond shape below his collar bone suddenly
	pulses GREEN. (As with Ishara, his shirt is open
	enough at the neck to expose the spot. The other
	Alliance members are pulsing GREEN beneath their
	shirts.)

	He silently indicates the others to fan out as they
	head after her, splitting up behind the various low
	walls and projections and debris as they do so.

31   INT. CHAMBER - ESCAPE POD - ON GEORDI

	as he works beneath the pod. There is a sudden
	crackling noise.

					GEORDI
			Damn!

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Geordi -- what's taking so long?

32   INCLUDE RIKER, DATA AND WORF

	As Geordi looks up momentarily from the work.

					GEORDI
			There's a lot of damage here...
			The myographic scanner is
			operational, but the power source
			is fluctuating.

					RIKER
			Can you fix it?

					GEORDI
			I can try to run a shunt from the
			convertor.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 9/5/90 - ACT TWO        26A.

32   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			How long will that take?

					GEORDI
				(shrugs)
			Ten minutes?

					RIKER
			Do it.

	Geordi gets back to work. Riker is aware of the
	distant alarms.

					RIKER
				(touches insignia)
			O'Brien! Lock onto Ishara and
			get her out of here!

33   INT. TRANSPORTER

	O'Brien is desperately working the controls.

					O'BRIEN
				(to com)
			There's a transformer substation
			directly above the chamber she
			just entered. It's masking her
			signal.

        STAR TREK: "Legacy" - REV. 8/28/90 - ACT TWO        27.

34   INT. CHAMBER - ESCAPE POD

					RIKER
				(touches insignia)
			Standby!
				(to others)
			Stay here and cover La Forge.

					WORF
				(concerned)
			Commander --

					RIKER
			That's an order. Return to the
			ship when you're finished here.
			I'll signal for transport as soon
			as I can.

	Riker takes off for a corridor.

35   INT. ADJOINING CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	Ishara is creeping along behind a series of
	projections, the alarms