1 00:00:02,156 --> 00:00:07,072 First Officer's log, stardate 41997.7. 2 00:00:07,208 --> 00:00:10,876 We are about to make a brief but necessary contact with the Jarada, 3 00:00:11,007 --> 00:00:12,882 a reclusive, insect-like race 4 00:00:13,011 --> 00:00:16,180 known for its idiosyncratic attitude toward protocol. 5 00:00:16,309 --> 00:00:20,892 They demand a precise greeting, in this case from Capt Picard. 6 00:00:21,026 --> 00:00:22,937 Their language is most unusual. 7 00:00:23,072 --> 00:00:26,325 The slightest mispronunciation is regarded as an insult. 8 00:00:27,121 --> 00:00:29,365 Unless it's followed by... 9 00:00:29,543 --> 00:00:34,043 The double bars indicate an elongated S sound. 10 00:00:34,177 --> 00:00:38,048 And the inverted T means to hold the Z. 11 00:00:38,185 --> 00:00:39,930 Unless...? 12 00:00:41,900 --> 00:00:45,154 Unless it's followed by three wavy lines, 13 00:00:45,282 --> 00:00:47,075 in which case the Z becomes a B. 14 00:00:47,202 --> 00:00:48,366 Exactly! 15 00:00:48,497 --> 00:00:52,415 - What a language! - But you spell knife with a K. 16 00:00:52,546 --> 00:00:55,883 I spell knife with an N. But, then, I never could spell. 17 00:00:56,930 --> 00:00:58,971 Well, this is an insect mind, sir. 18 00:00:59,101 --> 00:01:01,142 My mind is barely working. 19 00:01:01,898 --> 00:01:05,436 - Take a break. - No, I want to go over this again. 20 00:01:05,572 --> 00:01:08,244 You could be over-preparing. 21 00:01:09,663 --> 00:01:13,201 You've been looking forward to the upgrade of the holodeck. 22 00:01:13,838 --> 00:01:15,298 You have the time. 23 00:01:17,720 --> 00:01:19,929 Captain, you need the diversion. 24 00:01:23,857 --> 00:01:25,899 Dixon Hill. 25 00:01:26,738 --> 00:01:29,445 The program's installed and waiting. 26 00:01:30,871 --> 00:01:34,493 - Program desired location. - Earth, United States, 27 00:01:34,628 --> 00:01:36,338 San Francisco, California. 28 00:01:36,465 --> 00:01:40,966 - Time period? - 1941. AD. 29 00:01:41,099 --> 00:01:42,975 File or access code? 30 00:01:43,103 --> 00:01:46,974 Dixon Hill, private detective. 31 00:01:47,111 --> 00:01:49,022 Enter when ready. 32 00:01:49,157 --> 00:01:52,446 Captain's personal log. I'm entering the holodeck, 33 00:01:52,580 --> 00:01:56,368 where images of reality can be created by our computer. 34 00:01:56,505 --> 00:01:58,796 Highly useful in crew training, 35 00:01:58,926 --> 00:02:02,298 highly enjoyable when used for games and recreation. 36 00:02:23,307 --> 00:02:26,311 Very funny, Dix. What, did you lose another bet? 37 00:02:27,732 --> 00:02:30,653 - I'm sorry, I don't understand. - The bellboy suit. 38 00:02:30,780 --> 00:02:32,774 Are you moonlighting at the Fairmont? 39 00:02:32,909 --> 00:02:34,535 The uniform? 40 00:02:35,205 --> 00:02:37,496 It's inappropriate. I should've changed. 41 00:02:37,627 --> 00:02:43,172 Detective Bell, your cop friend, McNary's partner, was nosing around. 42 00:02:43,304 --> 00:02:46,891 If he'd seen you in those threads, he'd have sent you to the funny farm. 43 00:02:47,604 --> 00:02:53,150 Mr. Leech called twice and there's a Mrs. Bradley in the office. Nice legs. 44 00:02:54,576 --> 00:02:56,820 Not you, her! 45 00:02:57,833 --> 00:03:01,086 Got a hot date with my fella. See you in the morning. 46 00:03:26,806 --> 00:03:29,478 - I lost a bet. - Well... 47 00:03:31,858 --> 00:03:34,696 ...at least you're ready for Halloween. 48 00:03:34,822 --> 00:03:36,401 Halloween? 49 00:03:44,633 --> 00:03:46,212 I need your help, Mr. Hill. 50 00:03:48,933 --> 00:03:51,224 Someone is trying to kill me. 51 00:04:13,689 --> 00:04:17,026 Space, the final frontier. 52 00:04:18,491 --> 00:04:22,658 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 53 00:04:22,791 --> 00:04:26,923 Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds... 54 00:04:28,510 --> 00:04:32,428 ...to seek out new life and new civilizations... 55 00:04:33,102 --> 00:04:36,807 ...to boldly go where no one has gone before. 56 00:05:40,376 --> 00:05:46,385 The holodeck's amazing new creation is the fictional world of Dixon Hill, 57 00:05:46,513 --> 00:05:50,562 the 20th-century detective who's been my hero since childhood. 58 00:05:50,688 --> 00:05:53,645 The characters are generated by the computer, 59 00:05:53,778 --> 00:05:58,361 yet they feel real, they seem real in every way. 60 00:05:58,495 --> 00:06:00,406 I'm not sure who wants me dead. 61 00:06:01,042 --> 00:06:04,461 My husband, my stepdaughter... 62 00:06:05,217 --> 00:06:07,258 Or a lover, perhaps? 63 00:06:09,099 --> 00:06:10,511 Perhaps. 64 00:06:11,521 --> 00:06:13,812 Or perhaps it's Cyrus Redblock. 65 00:06:17,073 --> 00:06:19,115 I need you to find out. 66 00:06:22,417 --> 00:06:24,458 Name your fee. 67 00:06:25,715 --> 00:06:28,719 20 dollars a day, plus expenses. 68 00:06:29,932 --> 00:06:31,843 Agreed. 69 00:06:31,977 --> 00:06:34,019 I haven't said "yes" yet. 70 00:06:36,319 --> 00:06:38,647 You'll say yes, Mr. Hill. 71 00:06:46,088 --> 00:06:51,218 If it is Redblock, he must think I've got what he's looking for. 72 00:06:51,349 --> 00:06:54,222 But, believe me, I don't. 73 00:06:55,106 --> 00:06:57,147 I'll take your word for it. 74 00:06:58,320 --> 00:07:01,241 Here's a C-note... in advance. 75 00:07:02,203 --> 00:07:03,948 Consider it a retainer. 76 00:07:06,002 --> 00:07:08,044 And next time... 77 00:07:08,883 --> 00:07:10,924 ...wear a suit. 78 00:07:23,829 --> 00:07:25,870 Au revoir. 79 00:08:02,112 --> 00:08:03,358 Remarkable! 80 00:08:05,827 --> 00:08:06,824 Exit. 81 00:08:19,020 --> 00:08:22,226 You'll have to call again. I'm just leaving. 82 00:08:22,360 --> 00:08:25,280 I'm er... not dressed properly. I'll be back. 83 00:08:31,461 --> 00:08:32,873 Mr. Hill? 84 00:08:34,133 --> 00:08:36,174 Where are you? 85 00:08:42,816 --> 00:08:46,688 - Memory, save current setting. - Current setting saved. 86 00:08:46,824 --> 00:08:48,320 Holodeck off. 87 00:09:02,539 --> 00:09:03,536 And... 88 00:09:04,460 --> 00:09:07,167 ...when I looked down into the street, 89 00:09:07,298 --> 00:09:11,846 I actually saw... automobiles! 90 00:09:13,352 --> 00:09:15,014 Automobiles? 91 00:09:15,523 --> 00:09:19,821 An ancient Earth device used primarily for transportation. 92 00:09:19,948 --> 00:09:23,451 Also seen as a source of status and virility. 93 00:09:23,580 --> 00:09:26,584 Often a prime ingredient in teenage mating rituals. 94 00:09:27,171 --> 00:09:29,545 Teenage mating rituals? 95 00:09:29,676 --> 00:09:32,003 From that window, I could see an entire... 96 00:09:33,683 --> 00:09:35,808 - City block. - That's right! 97 00:09:36,606 --> 00:09:38,897 Sounds! Smells! 98 00:09:39,027 --> 00:09:40,772 You make it sound so real. 99 00:09:40,906 --> 00:09:43,578 - That's how it felt. - Incredible! 100 00:09:47,794 --> 00:09:50,751 Well, I'm... gonna go again. 101 00:09:50,884 --> 00:09:55,550 Only this time, I'm going to dress the part. Why not come with me? 102 00:09:58,357 --> 00:09:59,556 Yes, I'd like that. 103 00:09:59,693 --> 00:10:03,279 I want to take that 20th-century historian. 104 00:10:03,533 --> 00:10:05,362 - Who? Whalen? - Yes. 105 00:10:05,496 --> 00:10:08,452 I bet he knows more about Dixon Hill than I do. 106 00:10:08,585 --> 00:10:11,672 - Shall I tell him, sir? - Invite him, Mr. Data! 107 00:10:11,800 --> 00:10:14,091 This is supposed to be a recreational activity. 108 00:10:15,515 --> 00:10:20,396 The sense of reality was absolutely incredible! 109 00:10:20,525 --> 00:10:22,603 When that woman kissed me, it was so... 110 00:10:22,738 --> 00:10:25,611 - Exciting? - Real! 111 00:10:28,248 --> 00:10:33,461 The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Jaradan rendezvous. 112 00:10:33,592 --> 00:10:36,168 Mr. Riker, will you go ahead with the briefing? 113 00:10:36,306 --> 00:10:38,716 This is primarily a diplomatic mission. 114 00:10:38,852 --> 00:10:42,106 The Jaradan are strategically important to the Federation. 115 00:10:42,234 --> 00:10:45,523 Previous attempts failed because they are so easily irritated. 116 00:10:45,657 --> 00:10:49,611 A slip in the pronunciation of the greeting caused a 20-year rift. 117 00:10:49,749 --> 00:10:53,335 The Captain has to recite the greeting without any mistakes. 118 00:10:53,464 --> 00:10:54,841 Simple as that? 119 00:10:54,967 --> 00:10:59,301 Yes. If the Captain makes even the slightest error... 120 00:10:59,434 --> 00:11:03,899 The Captain is aware of the gravity of the situation, Commander. 121 00:11:04,027 --> 00:11:07,315 We are all aware of the tape of the last Federation starship 122 00:11:07,450 --> 00:11:09,575 to come into contact with the Jaradan. 123 00:11:09,704 --> 00:11:13,077 It demonstrates what happened when that captain offended them. 124 00:11:13,211 --> 00:11:16,001 Capt Picard is familiar with that. 125 00:11:16,885 --> 00:11:18,761 Should we not rerun it? 126 00:11:18,889 --> 00:11:22,760 It's not necessary. Meeting adjourned. 127 00:11:25,611 --> 00:11:29,992 Why won't the Captain review all available information? 128 00:11:30,119 --> 00:11:35,285 When you've seen the Jaradan react once, you don't need to see it again. 129 00:11:35,630 --> 00:11:38,919 This Dixon Hill is a most puzzling character. 130 00:11:39,054 --> 00:11:42,925 Not really. He was just a 20th-century Sherlock Holmes. 131 00:11:43,061 --> 00:11:47,644 But was his modus operandi not dissimilar? Worth investigating. 132 00:11:47,779 --> 00:11:50,866 Indubitably, my dear Data. Indubitably. 133 00:11:57,506 --> 00:12:00,795 Computer, request all biographical information 134 00:12:00,930 --> 00:12:03,388 on fictional character Dixon Hill. 135 00:12:03,518 --> 00:12:04,930 Working. 136 00:12:05,063 --> 00:12:08,731 First appeared in pulp magazine "Amazing Detective Stories," 137 00:12:08,862 --> 00:12:11,866 copyright 1934 AD. 138 00:12:12,786 --> 00:12:15,743 Second appearance in novel "The Long Dark Tunnel," 139 00:12:15,876 --> 00:12:17,917 copyright 1936. 140 00:12:19,341 --> 00:12:23,473 Request complete text of all stories involving said character. 141 00:12:27,398 --> 00:12:29,689 Increase speed. 142 00:12:35,539 --> 00:12:37,414 Captain's log, supplemental. 143 00:12:37,543 --> 00:12:40,463 The Jaradan rendezvous is still 11 hours away. 144 00:12:40,590 --> 00:12:44,806 I am about to re-enter the world of Dixon Hill. 145 00:12:44,932 --> 00:12:47,223 This time, properly dressed. 146 00:12:47,354 --> 00:12:50,061 An experience like this is more enjoyable when shared, 147 00:12:50,193 --> 00:12:53,481 so I've invited our fiction expert, Whalen, to accompany me. 148 00:12:53,616 --> 00:12:55,990 Dr Crusher will join us shortly. 149 00:12:56,121 --> 00:12:58,162 Ready for San Francisco, Mr. Whalen? 150 00:12:58,292 --> 00:12:59,953 More than ready, sir. 151 00:13:00,087 --> 00:13:02,128 Well, if it's anything like last time, 152 00:13:02,258 --> 00:13:04,169 I'm sure you won't be disappoint... 153 00:13:06,683 --> 00:13:08,227 Permission to accompany you. 154 00:13:09,981 --> 00:13:12,522 I am totally versed in the genre of the period. 155 00:13:13,739 --> 00:13:17,407 Well... shall we? 156 00:13:30,730 --> 00:13:33,306 Extra, extra, read all about it. 157 00:14:08,588 --> 00:14:10,000 Dix, how's tricks? 158 00:14:11,635 --> 00:14:13,677 She's fine. 159 00:14:14,683 --> 00:14:16,891 He actually thinks you're Dixon Hill. 160 00:14:19,400 --> 00:14:23,105 Say, Mac, I'd like to buy a paper, but I don't have any money. 161 00:14:23,241 --> 00:14:25,532 You catch me next time, Dix. 162 00:14:25,997 --> 00:14:28,038 Thank you. 163 00:14:28,335 --> 00:14:30,376 "Hitler On The Move." 164 00:14:30,798 --> 00:14:34,300 "Roosevelt Presses Congress For British Aid." 165 00:14:36,058 --> 00:14:39,015 "DiMaggio Streak Reaches 37." 166 00:14:39,147 --> 00:14:43,778 DiMaggio, sir. Jolting Joe? The Yankee Clipper. 167 00:14:44,366 --> 00:14:47,904 Baseball, sir. It was a national obsession at the time. 168 00:14:48,583 --> 00:14:51,705 The streak will eventually reach 56 games. 169 00:14:52,549 --> 00:14:56,217 And be snapped by two journeyman hurlers for the Cleveland Indians. 170 00:14:56,348 --> 00:14:57,724 Cleveland?! 171 00:14:57,851 --> 00:15:01,305 They got no pitchers. What, are you nuts or something? 172 00:15:02,359 --> 00:15:07,275 The record will stand till 2026, when a London Kings' shortstop... 173 00:15:07,411 --> 00:15:09,904 Dix, what gives with this guy? 174 00:15:10,041 --> 00:15:11,917 He's not from around here, is he? 175 00:15:12,045 --> 00:15:15,916 No, he's not. He's... from... 176 00:15:17,431 --> 00:15:20,185 - South America. - Yeah. 177 00:15:21,605 --> 00:15:23,101 He's got a nice tan. 178 00:15:33,504 --> 00:15:37,755 I should have listened to her. She said someone was trying to kill her. 179 00:15:37,887 --> 00:15:41,057 Captain, she's a page from a book. 180 00:15:41,185 --> 00:15:42,895 That's all she ever was. 181 00:15:46,613 --> 00:15:50,614 Well, look what the cat dragged in! 182 00:15:52,583 --> 00:15:53,615 Cat? 183 00:15:54,420 --> 00:15:58,373 - Where the hell did he come from? - South America. Can't you tell? 184 00:15:59,513 --> 00:16:03,265 Wherever you're from, while you're in my town you keep your nose clean. 185 00:16:05,483 --> 00:16:08,986 Tough guy, this time you've really done it. 186 00:16:09,115 --> 00:16:13,282 - Your goose is cooked but good. - I'm sorry about this, Dix. 187 00:16:13,415 --> 00:16:14,911 Don't apologize to him! 188 00:16:15,043 --> 00:16:18,380 Where were you last night between ten and midnight? 189 00:16:18,508 --> 00:16:20,633 That would be a bit hard to explain. 190 00:16:20,763 --> 00:16:24,895 Yeah? You'll have plenty of time to come up with something. 191 00:16:25,021 --> 00:16:26,303 You're going downtown. 192 00:16:35,625 --> 00:16:36,789 For what? 193 00:16:40,635 --> 00:16:43,093 For the murder of Jessica Bradley. 194 00:16:44,058 --> 00:16:45,851 We found this in her purse. 195 00:16:56,124 --> 00:16:58,118 - Status report. - We're being probed. 196 00:16:58,253 --> 00:17:01,506 - The Jarada. - Most likely, but it's long-range. 197 00:17:01,634 --> 00:17:03,878 Can't be certain where it's originating. 198 00:17:19,503 --> 00:17:21,961 One could get the feeling they don't trust us. 199 00:17:22,091 --> 00:17:25,713 I'm receiving a subspace message from the Jarada. 200 00:17:25,848 --> 00:17:28,223 That's not part of the plan. Pipe it through. 201 00:17:29,313 --> 00:17:32,353 Enterprise, we speak to you in your language. 202 00:17:32,486 --> 00:17:35,693 The time has come for you to honor us in ours. 203 00:17:35,826 --> 00:17:39,198 This is Cmdr Riker, First Officer of the Enterprise. 204 00:17:39,333 --> 00:17:41,873 You are not captain? 205 00:17:43,424 --> 00:17:48,055 No, I'm not. I suggest we commence screen-to-screen communication, 206 00:17:48,184 --> 00:17:49,727 so we can see each other. 207 00:17:49,854 --> 00:17:54,604 You offend us! We will not show ourselves to a mere subordinate! 208 00:17:54,738 --> 00:17:58,027 We await your Captain's greeting with growing unrest. 209 00:17:58,162 --> 00:18:00,370 End of communication. 210 00:18:01,668 --> 00:18:05,717 Terrific. Find the Captain. He's in the holodeck. 211 00:18:05,843 --> 00:18:06,840 Aye, sir. 212 00:18:20,246 --> 00:18:22,122 Enter when ready. 213 00:18:23,002 --> 00:18:25,210 When ready... When ready... 214 00:18:37,739 --> 00:18:40,743 You fill out these forms, you bring the bail money in, 215 00:18:40,870 --> 00:18:42,496 until then... 216 00:18:56,943 --> 00:18:59,401 Hiya, Doc. What's cooking? 217 00:18:59,991 --> 00:19:02,567 I had some trouble getting through. 218 00:19:02,704 --> 00:19:05,744 - Where's Capt Picard? - He's on ice. 219 00:19:05,877 --> 00:19:08,168 - Pardon? - He's being grilled. 220 00:19:08,299 --> 00:19:10,008 What is he, a fish? 221 00:19:10,136 --> 00:19:13,472 He's being interrogated. They think he committed a murder. 222 00:19:16,899 --> 00:19:21,066 Why aren't we all being interrogated? I'll go and help him. 223 00:19:21,199 --> 00:19:22,743 No, relax, Doc. 224 00:19:23,954 --> 00:19:26,828 He's having the time of his life in there. 225 00:19:26,960 --> 00:19:29,085 Why should he have all the fun? 226 00:19:44,119 --> 00:19:46,160 Come on, Toots. Let's go. 227 00:19:54,973 --> 00:19:56,683 Spill it! 228 00:19:56,810 --> 00:19:59,101 I've told you everything I know. 229 00:19:59,232 --> 00:20:02,021 Well, you'll have to tell us again! 230 00:20:02,154 --> 00:20:05,193 From the top. 231 00:20:06,830 --> 00:20:08,539 Very good. 232 00:20:08,667 --> 00:20:12,205 I've read all this before. It's absolutely as it should be. 233 00:20:18,144 --> 00:20:20,898 - La Forge to bridge. - Riker here. 234 00:20:21,024 --> 00:20:22,686 I can't find the Captain, sir. 235 00:20:22,819 --> 00:20:26,192 - He's in the holodeck. - I'm at the holodeck. 236 00:20:26,326 --> 00:20:27,822 Something's gone wrong. 237 00:20:28,622 --> 00:20:30,284 What are you saying? 238 00:20:30,418 --> 00:20:34,716 I can't communicate with him, access the program or open the doors. 239 00:20:44,395 --> 00:20:47,850 Enterprise log, supplemental. First Officer reporting. 240 00:20:47,985 --> 00:20:52,985 Due to a breakdown in the holodeck, we can't contact the Captain. 241 00:20:53,120 --> 00:20:55,661 Tasha, take over, I'm going to holodeck three. 242 00:20:56,544 --> 00:20:57,540 Commander. 243 00:20:59,383 --> 00:21:02,837 I've studied all the technical manuals on the holodecks, sir. 244 00:21:02,973 --> 00:21:04,766 I think I can help down there. 245 00:21:04,893 --> 00:21:07,303 Geordi's equipped to deal with the situation. 246 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:10,313 - Your duty's here on the bridge. - Will. 247 00:21:11,698 --> 00:21:13,657 His mother's missing, too. 248 00:21:16,833 --> 00:21:17,949 Come on, Wesley. 249 00:21:24,348 --> 00:21:28,219 And you say you never met her before she came to hire you? 250 00:21:28,356 --> 00:21:30,730 I've already told you that twice. 251 00:21:30,861 --> 00:21:33,651 Yeah? Well, you're gonna have to tell me again. 252 00:21:33,783 --> 00:21:37,405 Look, fellas, this is no longer amusing. 253 00:21:37,541 --> 00:21:39,582 Easy, Dan! 254 00:21:39,711 --> 00:21:42,799 You think you're tough, Hill, but you're nothing! 255 00:21:48,854 --> 00:21:51,145 Don't take him too seriously, Dix. 256 00:21:51,276 --> 00:21:53,734 His old lady's been giving him a hard time. 257 00:21:53,864 --> 00:21:56,868 Actually, I do need to get out of here. 258 00:21:58,122 --> 00:21:59,832 I'll see what I can do. 259 00:22:28,515 --> 00:22:30,141 Something on your mind? 260 00:22:30,269 --> 00:22:34,734 Yeah, but I'm not sure it can be repeated in mixed company. 261 00:22:43,879 --> 00:22:46,454 You're a pretty hep-looking broad. 262 00:22:46,592 --> 00:22:49,133 - Is that good? - It ain't bad. 263 00:22:50,892 --> 00:22:52,934 You like Tommy Dorsey? 264 00:22:56,111 --> 00:22:59,530 I got two tickets for the dance tomorrow night. 265 00:23:06,924 --> 00:23:09,215 - Have you tried the intercom? - Yes. 266 00:23:09,345 --> 00:23:10,971 Riker to holodeck. 267 00:23:11,516 --> 00:23:13,142 Riker to holodeck! 268 00:23:23,706 --> 00:23:26,378 - Are you seeing anything? - No, sir. 269 00:23:27,046 --> 00:23:29,718 - What can I do? - Not a thing. 270 00:23:29,843 --> 00:23:32,717 We have to go through this millimeter by millimeter. 271 00:23:32,849 --> 00:23:35,177 Alright. Get it fixed. 272 00:23:38,026 --> 00:23:43,191 Easy, Wes. Slow down. If there's an anomaly, you could go past it. OK? 273 00:23:53,097 --> 00:23:55,673 OK, Dix, we're cutting you loose. 274 00:23:55,811 --> 00:23:59,647 - That's welcome news. - You better not try to leave town! 275 00:24:00,570 --> 00:24:03,242 If I leave town, town leaves with me. 276 00:24:06,039 --> 00:24:08,117 I get the feeling your friend doesn't like me. 277 00:24:08,252 --> 00:24:10,579 We know you're dealing with Redblock. 278 00:24:10,715 --> 00:24:13,339 Take it from a friend, it doesn't help your case. 279 00:24:13,470 --> 00:24:16,391 Redblock? I'll keep it in mind. 280 00:24:16,894 --> 00:24:18,853 - Thank you for helping me. - Forget it. 281 00:24:29,794 --> 00:24:33,000 Hey, Dix, when are you coming over for supper? 282 00:24:33,134 --> 00:24:36,922 The kids'd love to see you. And you love Sharon's cooking. 283 00:24:37,058 --> 00:24:38,969 Soon, my friend. 284 00:24:39,104 --> 00:24:41,894 For the moment, I have other duties. 285 00:24:42,527 --> 00:24:44,818 Blonde or brunette? 286 00:24:45,533 --> 00:24:47,362 She's a lady, alright. 287 00:24:47,495 --> 00:24:49,620 And her name is Enterprise. 288 00:24:49,750 --> 00:24:51,744 Sounds like a working girl to me. 289 00:24:51,879 --> 00:24:54,966 I'll stop by with some Scotch and hear all about her. 290 00:25:15,216 --> 00:25:16,842 Have a good time? 291 00:25:18,139 --> 00:25:21,593 I don't know. Sometimes it almost seemed too real. 292 00:25:23,357 --> 00:25:27,311 I must say, you wear it well. I'm glad you could make it. 293 00:25:28,743 --> 00:25:30,369 Why, thank you, Mr. Hill. 294 00:25:34,921 --> 00:25:37,130 We should get back to the Enterprise. 295 00:25:37,259 --> 00:25:41,557 - We are on the Enterprise. - Yes, of course, so we are. 296 00:25:43,146 --> 00:25:45,520 Do we have time to see your office? 297 00:25:47,362 --> 00:25:49,107 Yes, of course. Why not? 298 00:25:50,869 --> 00:25:54,075 Captain... mind if I join you? 299 00:25:56,171 --> 00:25:59,508 Yeah, me too, boss. I'd love to take a gander. 300 00:26:04,396 --> 00:26:07,234 The holodeck makes excellent use of finite space. 301 00:26:11,743 --> 00:26:14,700 Mr. Hill, you have been avoiding me. 302 00:26:15,918 --> 00:26:18,626 It's Felix Leech! It has to be. 303 00:26:19,133 --> 00:26:20,878 You know me, sir? 304 00:26:21,596 --> 00:26:23,970 I've read about you many times. 305 00:26:24,101 --> 00:26:27,473 I'm very sorry, Mr. Leech, but we have to be going. 306 00:26:27,608 --> 00:26:29,187 Call again tomorrow. 307 00:26:29,319 --> 00:26:31,694 You are being quite rude, Mr. Hill. 308 00:26:31,824 --> 00:26:35,695 You haven't even introduced me to your charming companions. 309 00:26:35,832 --> 00:26:38,955 - That'll have to wait. - But we have business. 310 00:26:40,090 --> 00:26:42,132 Urgent business. 311 00:26:45,142 --> 00:26:47,018 You're not going anywhere. 312 00:26:47,146 --> 00:26:49,936 Not until we have a little chat. 313 00:26:51,321 --> 00:26:54,490 Bridge to holodeck. We're approaching the Jaradan sector. 314 00:26:54,619 --> 00:26:55,901 Any word from the Jaradans? 315 00:26:56,038 --> 00:26:57,783 Not a thing, sir. 316 00:26:57,917 --> 00:27:01,586 They may be testing us. Seeing if we'll stick to the arrangements. 317 00:27:01,716 --> 00:27:03,758 What do we do now, sir? 318 00:27:03,887 --> 00:27:05,051 We wait. 319 00:27:07,561 --> 00:27:09,639 Everything checks out so far. 320 00:27:09,773 --> 00:27:13,395 Crusher believes the trouble may have been caused by the Jaradan probe. 321 00:27:13,531 --> 00:27:16,737 If so, it could be very difficult to locate. 322 00:27:18,415 --> 00:27:22,002 I am not a man to be toyed with, Mr. Hill. 323 00:27:22,131 --> 00:27:26,180 You were hired to locate a certain object. 324 00:27:26,306 --> 00:27:28,882 I demand to know what you have done with it. 325 00:27:29,854 --> 00:27:31,683 Well... 326 00:27:31,817 --> 00:27:33,858 I suppose a few moments longer. 327 00:27:35,365 --> 00:27:37,859 I'm afraid I can't help you, Mr. Leech. 328 00:27:39,248 --> 00:27:40,791 The game is over. 329 00:27:40,918 --> 00:27:44,456 I assure you, this is not a game. 330 00:27:44,926 --> 00:27:48,464 Take it from me, Leech, you'll never find it. 331 00:27:48,599 --> 00:27:50,226 Now, give me the gun. 332 00:28:05,549 --> 00:28:07,840 But... they're not real! 333 00:28:15,444 --> 00:28:19,777 - Massive internal bleeding. - How could this happen?! 334 00:28:19,911 --> 00:28:22,535 It'll happen again if you don't cooperate. 335 00:28:24,795 --> 00:28:25,959 You struck me! 336 00:28:26,089 --> 00:28:29,877 How dare you! You're going to be sorry! 337 00:28:30,014 --> 00:28:33,433 I promise you, Redblock isn't going to like this! 338 00:28:33,562 --> 00:28:36,732 If we don't get him to sickbay, he will die! 339 00:28:37,445 --> 00:28:38,442 Exit! 340 00:28:40,200 --> 00:28:41,197 Computer, exit! 341 00:28:47,631 --> 00:28:49,756 Data, try the other exit in the hall. 342 00:28:56,190 --> 00:28:58,268 Computer, identify exit. 343 00:29:05,333 --> 00:29:08,835 There's a malfunction. The computer refuses to identify the exits. 344 00:29:10,217 --> 00:29:12,295 I'm losing his pulse! 345 00:29:12,430 --> 00:29:14,471 Computer, this is the Captain! 346 00:29:15,937 --> 00:29:17,978 Identify exit! 347 00:29:25,414 --> 00:29:28,583 - Standard orbit, Mr. Worf. - Aye, sir. Standard orbit. 348 00:29:30,590 --> 00:29:33,678 - Riker to holodeck. - Nothing yet. 349 00:29:33,805 --> 00:29:35,349 We're running out of time! 350 00:29:36,060 --> 00:29:38,600 The Jarada will expect the Captain's greeting. 351 00:29:38,731 --> 00:29:40,642 You may have to stall 'em. 352 00:29:47,457 --> 00:29:50,164 It's no use, it's just not there. 353 00:29:50,296 --> 00:29:53,715 - Suggestions, Mr. Data? - I am at a loss, sir. 354 00:29:55,138 --> 00:29:58,345 We are in a holodeck-created building of 1941. 355 00:29:58,896 --> 00:30:01,900 The computer refuses to accept voice commands. 356 00:30:02,528 --> 00:30:06,826 The controls for the environment are, therefore, not accessible. 357 00:30:06,953 --> 00:30:08,579 I could use some light. 358 00:30:39,893 --> 00:30:44,025 Good day, Mr. Hill. My name is Cyrus Redblock. 359 00:30:44,610 --> 00:30:46,771 I hope you don't mind us dropping in. 360 00:30:48,159 --> 00:30:49,489 I see I have no choice. 361 00:30:50,872 --> 00:30:53,247 Life is an endless stream of choices. 362 00:30:53,377 --> 00:30:56,999 Unfortunately, you have chosen to make my life more difficult. 363 00:31:00,141 --> 00:31:02,978 I don't suppose you'd be foolish enough to hide it here. 364 00:31:03,105 --> 00:31:06,976 I... don't suppose so. 365 00:31:07,781 --> 00:31:12,032 Still... I'm sure you won't mind if we take a look around. 366 00:31:12,164 --> 00:31:16,546 I wish you'd quit asking, you'll do it anyway. It's a waste of time. 367 00:31:17,216 --> 00:31:20,219 Good manners, madam, are never a waste of time. 368 00:31:21,182 --> 00:31:24,684 Civility, gentlemen, always civility. 369 00:31:24,814 --> 00:31:28,732 - Get that stiff out of here. - He's not dead! 370 00:31:28,863 --> 00:31:31,357 From his pallor, he soon will be. 371 00:31:32,078 --> 00:31:35,581 You want I should throw him in the garbage, boss? 372 00:31:35,710 --> 00:31:38,418 The room next door will be good enough for now. 373 00:31:39,342 --> 00:31:40,838 Don't touch him! 374 00:31:43,141 --> 00:31:45,183 Which one struck you? 375 00:31:46,189 --> 00:31:47,649 It was Hill. 376 00:32:01,051 --> 00:32:04,969 For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. 377 00:32:05,101 --> 00:32:08,770 A Newtonian truism which you have obviously neglected. 378 00:32:08,900 --> 00:32:11,025 Dix, you in there? 379 00:32:20,089 --> 00:32:24,340 I saw your light, figured you were working late. Guess I was right. 380 00:32:27,019 --> 00:32:28,847 Nice company you're keeping, Dix. 381 00:32:29,774 --> 00:32:31,899 Forget to take the trash out this morning? 382 00:32:34,867 --> 00:32:39,581 I'm a tolerant man... but I do not tolerate disrespect. 383 00:32:39,710 --> 00:32:42,631 Your devotion to etiquette is highly admirable, sir. 384 00:32:42,758 --> 00:32:45,298 However, your methods leave much to be desired. 385 00:32:48,477 --> 00:32:52,859 - What have we here? - He looks like a ghost. 386 00:32:52,986 --> 00:32:56,738 Yeah. Where do you suppose he's from? 387 00:32:56,869 --> 00:32:59,992 Where were you hatched, anyway? 388 00:33:00,125 --> 00:33:02,286 I was created on a planet... 389 00:33:02,421 --> 00:33:04,214 South America. 390 00:33:04,342 --> 00:33:09,305 I've been all over the world and I've never seen anything like you. 391 00:33:09,435 --> 00:33:11,477 He's not from this world. 392 00:33:12,149 --> 00:33:13,561 None of us are. 393 00:33:15,739 --> 00:33:17,781 We're from a world... 394 00:33:19,580 --> 00:33:22,537 We're from a world of fabulous riches. 395 00:33:22,669 --> 00:33:28,179 A world where there are objects far greater than the one you seek. 396 00:33:28,305 --> 00:33:31,974 That's ridiculous! You're a private dick. 397 00:33:32,104 --> 00:33:35,144 We've met before and you never mentioned any of this. 398 00:33:35,277 --> 00:33:38,447 He's right, Dix. That's pretty weak stuff. 399 00:33:38,575 --> 00:33:40,201 I wouldn't even buy that guff. 400 00:33:40,329 --> 00:33:42,573 I am not Dixon Hill! 401 00:33:43,335 --> 00:33:45,044 I just look like Dixon Hill! 402 00:33:45,798 --> 00:33:47,258 He speaks the truth, sir. 403 00:33:48,136 --> 00:33:51,555 From your point of view, he is only a facsimile, 404 00:33:51,684 --> 00:33:54,059 a knock-off, a cheap imitation. 405 00:33:54,189 --> 00:33:56,018 Thank you, Mr. Data. 406 00:33:56,151 --> 00:33:59,690 Sorry, sir, that did not come out quite the way I intended. 407 00:33:59,825 --> 00:34:04,159 Very, very good. What wonderful fiction. 408 00:34:04,292 --> 00:34:05,669 Quite entertaining. 409 00:34:05,795 --> 00:34:10,212 I admire your skill at trying to obfuscate our sense of reality. 410 00:34:10,346 --> 00:34:12,554 It is you who are not real. 411 00:34:12,976 --> 00:34:16,479 You are imaginary characters derived from a work of fiction. 412 00:34:16,608 --> 00:34:21,405 Fellas! These guys are too smart to fall for that kind of story! 413 00:34:21,534 --> 00:34:24,206 I'm afraid you are not real either, Lieutenant. 414 00:34:24,331 --> 00:34:29,331 I don't want to hear any more. You're making me crazy! 415 00:34:30,510 --> 00:34:34,512 Let me shoot them, Mr. Redblock. Let me kill them, 416 00:34:34,643 --> 00:34:36,103 one by one. 417 00:34:38,484 --> 00:34:40,942 What an interesting situation. 418 00:34:41,073 --> 00:34:45,026 Perhaps we should test this theory by killing one of them. 419 00:34:45,164 --> 00:34:49,462 You've already done that. This man is dying. It's all so senseless. 420 00:34:49,589 --> 00:34:53,805 Hardly. Senseless killing is immoral... 421 00:34:54,474 --> 00:34:58,641 ...but killing for a purpose can be quite often ingenious. 422 00:35:00,068 --> 00:35:02,359 Well said, Mr. Redblock. 423 00:35:03,825 --> 00:35:05,487 What is our purpose? 424 00:35:05,621 --> 00:35:09,622 We... are on a quest for knowledge. 425 00:35:11,006 --> 00:35:13,582 - We want the item. - We don't have it. 426 00:35:14,346 --> 00:35:17,433 - Shall I kill him? - No. 427 00:35:23,071 --> 00:35:24,982 Kill the woman. 428 00:35:39,061 --> 00:35:40,391 I have the item. 429 00:35:43,134 --> 00:35:45,175 At last. 430 00:35:45,889 --> 00:35:49,938 I knew it. God, man, what a character you are! 431 00:35:50,774 --> 00:35:55,025 Waiting until the last moment. Testing my resolve. 432 00:35:56,034 --> 00:35:57,150 Alright, where is it? 433 00:35:57,286 --> 00:35:59,162 I'll explain. 434 00:35:59,290 --> 00:36:01,166 But first, tell Leech to back off. 435 00:36:04,926 --> 00:36:06,671 Put the gun down. 436 00:36:07,181 --> 00:36:09,853 But I so much want to kill her. 437 00:36:11,773 --> 00:36:16,238 Maybe later. It won't harm us to listen to Mr. Hill. 438 00:36:16,365 --> 00:36:18,859 Don't make any deals with that slime, Dix. 439 00:36:24,673 --> 00:36:27,677 Alright, let's begin. 440 00:36:30,351 --> 00:36:34,567 Make your thoughts fruitful... and your words eloquent. 441 00:36:35,361 --> 00:36:40,491 I don't have to tell you, your lady friend's life depends upon it. 442 00:36:42,792 --> 00:36:43,908 There is a price. 443 00:36:45,548 --> 00:36:50,261 By God, I knew you were a man of my stripe. Alright, what is it? 444 00:36:50,390 --> 00:36:54,012 Mr. Whalen's life. You must help us to save him. 445 00:36:59,575 --> 00:37:01,949 We can't delay much longer. 446 00:37:02,080 --> 00:37:05,499 We'll have to tell them something. Open hailing frequencies. 447 00:37:05,628 --> 00:37:08,466 - Frequencies open, sir. - This is Cmdr Riker. 448 00:37:08,593 --> 00:37:09,839 We demand that you... 449 00:37:11,431 --> 00:37:13,473 Cut that off! 450 00:37:18,111 --> 00:37:20,819 They'll only be satisfied with the Captain. 451 00:37:21,075 --> 00:37:23,533 - La Forge to bridge? - Riker here. 452 00:37:23,664 --> 00:37:26,952 We think we have something, sir. I'll let Ensign Crusher explain. 453 00:37:27,087 --> 00:37:31,136 - The bi-converter interface... - Forget explanations! Can you do it? 454 00:37:33,892 --> 00:37:35,851 I don't know if I should, sir. 455 00:37:35,979 --> 00:37:39,186 If this isn't done correctly the program could abort 456 00:37:39,319 --> 00:37:41,195 and everyone inside could vanish. 457 00:37:41,323 --> 00:37:43,614 Do you need more time to study it? 458 00:37:43,745 --> 00:37:47,996 Whether we do it now or later, the risk is the same. 459 00:37:49,005 --> 00:37:50,085 Do it. 460 00:37:56,436 --> 00:38:00,937 If we can find a way of getting him to sickbay by fixing our computer... 461 00:38:01,070 --> 00:38:04,573 Computer? I don't know that word. 462 00:38:04,702 --> 00:38:08,288 An electronic or mechanical apparatus capable of carrying out 463 00:38:08,418 --> 00:38:12,170 repetitious or complex mathematical operations at high speed. 464 00:38:12,300 --> 00:38:15,803 Computers are used to control, process, perform or store... 465 00:38:15,933 --> 00:38:20,813 Enough! Let me kill him. He's really beginning to irritate me. 466 00:38:36,180 --> 00:38:38,389 Captain, the exit! 467 00:38:38,518 --> 00:38:41,772 That's it, that's the way into our world. 468 00:38:48,955 --> 00:38:51,876 Remarkable! Is this a two-way passage? 469 00:38:52,922 --> 00:38:54,715 Can one enter your world 470 00:38:54,842 --> 00:38:57,929 and return to this one simply by stepping through? 471 00:38:58,057 --> 00:38:59,968 Yes. 472 00:39:00,102 --> 00:39:05,612 Allow us to help Mr. Whalen and we will return with... the item. 473 00:39:07,617 --> 00:39:09,908 You really are a scamp, aren't you? 474 00:39:10,623 --> 00:39:12,249 Do you think I'd stay here...? 475 00:39:12,376 --> 00:39:16,758 If you were going to go through yourself, that is not possible. 476 00:39:16,885 --> 00:39:21,017 One look at you, sir, is proof that anything is possible. 477 00:39:23,732 --> 00:39:25,108 Step aside, Mr. Hill. 478 00:39:25,235 --> 00:39:27,063 I'd shoot you myself, 479 00:39:27,197 --> 00:39:30,652 but I don't want to deprive my assistant of his greatest pleasure. 480 00:39:32,207 --> 00:39:36,505 After we're gone, kill them all. Make sure the bodies are never found. 481 00:39:36,632 --> 00:39:40,965 You're insane! You think you can kill a cop and get away with it? 482 00:39:42,143 --> 00:39:44,815 Why not? I've done it before. 483 00:39:46,276 --> 00:39:48,317 Come on. 484 00:39:50,367 --> 00:39:53,371 Au revoir and bonne chance, mon ami. 485 00:39:54,417 --> 00:39:56,043 Our destiny awaits. 486 00:40:02,474 --> 00:40:04,433 Another world! 487 00:40:04,562 --> 00:40:06,889 A whole new world of plunder! 488 00:40:10,824 --> 00:40:13,400 What is this? What are they doing? 489 00:40:14,581 --> 00:40:18,119 They can't do this to me! Don't they know who I am? 490 00:40:18,714 --> 00:40:20,340 I'm Cyrus Redblock! 491 00:40:40,006 --> 00:40:43,794 - With your permission, sir? - Permission granted. 492 00:40:51,278 --> 00:40:53,950 Data, pick up Whalen. Take him to sickbay. 493 00:40:54,075 --> 00:40:56,995 - And you, sir? - I'll follow. You go now. 494 00:41:37,076 --> 00:41:39,201 I wish I could take you with me. 495 00:41:43,213 --> 00:41:45,172 Someone has to book this creep. 496 00:41:47,012 --> 00:41:49,969 Once a cop, always a cop, I guess. 497 00:41:52,147 --> 00:41:53,607 I have to go. 498 00:41:53,733 --> 00:41:55,775 So... 499 00:41:56,739 --> 00:41:58,817 ...this is the big goodbye. 500 00:42:07,135 --> 00:42:09,176 Tell me something, Dix. 501 00:42:11,643 --> 00:42:15,977 When you've gone... will this world still exist? 502 00:42:21,079 --> 00:42:23,833 Will my wife and kids still be waiting for me at home? 503 00:42:26,172 --> 00:42:28,499 I honestly don't know. 504 00:42:40,575 --> 00:42:42,320 Goodbye, my friend. 505 00:42:59,487 --> 00:43:01,113 - Captain! - Are you ready, sir? 506 00:43:01,240 --> 00:43:03,615 Ready as I'll ever be, Number One. 507 00:43:04,789 --> 00:43:07,793 - Open hailing frequencies. - Open, sir. 508 00:43:09,632 --> 00:43:13,585 This is Jean-Luc Picard, Captain of the Enterprise. 509 00:43:42,613 --> 00:43:46,781 You have honored us with your words of greeting. 510 00:43:46,913 --> 00:43:49,620 A new day dawns between us. 511 00:43:59,563 --> 00:44:02,317 So... did you have a nice vacation? 512 00:44:02,443 --> 00:44:06,741 It was a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to die there. 513 00:44:06,869 --> 00:44:08,910 So, Data, how was it? 514 00:44:12,463 --> 00:44:15,550 It was raining in the city by the bay. 515 00:44:15,678 --> 00:44:17,589 A hard rain. 516 00:44:17,723 --> 00:44:19,765 Hard enough to wash the slime... 517 00:44:20,938 --> 00:44:22,979 Sorry, sir. 518 00:44:23,109 --> 00:44:26,113 - Lieutenant, take us out of orbit. - Aye, sir. 519 00:44:26,240 --> 00:44:28,033 - And, Mr. La Forge... - Sir? 520 00:44:31,041 --> 00:44:32,917 Step on it!