1 00:00:03,603 --> 00:00:07,304 Captain's log, star date 43957.2. 2 00:00:07,340 --> 00:00:11,669 We are charting an unexplored star system in the Zeta Gelis Cluster. 3 00:00:11,803 --> 00:00:16,714 This routine assignment has made for a quiet time aboard the Enterprise. 4 00:00:18,101 --> 00:00:19,892 That's her. 5 00:00:21,104 --> 00:00:23,642 - Which one? - The one on the right. 6 00:00:24,816 --> 00:00:26,939 Don't stare! 7 00:00:27,068 --> 00:00:30,235 - Why not? - Because she'll see. 8 00:00:30,363 --> 00:00:35,405 Good. You must let her see the fire in your eyes. 9 00:00:38,329 --> 00:00:40,618 But what would I say? 10 00:00:42,459 --> 00:00:44,498 Words come later. 11 00:00:44,627 --> 00:00:48,708 It is the scent that first speaks of love. 12 00:00:50,592 --> 00:00:53,795 Thanks, Worf. That helps a lot. 13 00:01:02,854 --> 00:01:04,681 Hi, Geordi. 14 00:01:07,192 --> 00:01:08,390 Hi. 15 00:01:09,360 --> 00:01:13,572 - So, how have you been? - Good. I... 16 00:01:14,991 --> 00:01:18,941 - How are things down in Engineering? - Fine. They... 17 00:01:21,498 --> 00:01:27,618 - They've been fine. - Well, I'll see you around. 18 00:01:33,092 --> 00:01:35,584 I have much to teach you about women. 19 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:39,469 Mr. La Forge, report to transporter room three. 20 00:01:46,356 --> 00:01:47,850 What's this all about? 21 00:01:47,982 --> 00:01:50,983 A one-man spaceship crashed on the planet. 22 00:01:51,110 --> 00:01:54,693 We picked up life signs, humanoid, faint and fading. 23 00:02:05,416 --> 00:02:08,916 Radiation levels within acceptable limits. 24 00:02:29,731 --> 00:02:32,187 We can beam him out into sickbay. 25 00:02:32,317 --> 00:02:36,066 He's not stable enough. His brain stem's damaged. 26 00:02:36,196 --> 00:02:40,276 Autonomic functions failing. His heart needs neurofeedback. 27 00:02:40,409 --> 00:02:43,575 It can't regulate itself. I need a volunteer. 28 00:02:43,704 --> 00:02:45,281 Right here. 29 00:02:47,499 --> 00:02:51,367 I'll hook up your nervous systems through the tricorder. 30 00:02:51,503 --> 00:02:53,875 Your brain will regulate both systems. 31 00:02:54,006 --> 00:02:57,706 That'll stabilize him long enough to get him to the ship. 32 00:02:57,843 --> 00:03:02,884 Take deep breaths. If anything goes wrong, I'll break the connection. 33 00:03:03,015 --> 00:03:04,010 OK. 34 00:03:09,271 --> 00:03:10,220 Geordi! 35 00:03:11,648 --> 00:03:13,226 I'm fine. No problem. 36 00:03:13,358 --> 00:03:17,771 Transporter room, three to beam directly to sickbay. 37 00:05:30,596 --> 00:05:33,632 Autonomic still low. Begin cardio stimulation. 38 00:05:33,766 --> 00:05:36,091 60cc of inaprovaline. 39 00:05:38,354 --> 00:05:43,099 Massive infection is setting in. Use the protodynoplaser to stabilize. 40 00:05:43,692 --> 00:05:48,401 We need to design a virus that will boost his ATP production. 41 00:05:48,530 --> 00:05:51,152 What about Cmdr La Forge? He's waiting. 42 00:05:51,283 --> 00:05:56,444 Give him a full bioscan for any residual effect from the neurolink. 43 00:05:56,955 --> 00:06:01,582 Keep his arm in cryogenic stasis until he's strong enough for surgery. 44 00:06:03,754 --> 00:06:07,087 The wreckage appears to be an escape pod. 45 00:06:07,216 --> 00:06:10,881 A damaged control system probably caused the crash. 46 00:06:11,011 --> 00:06:13,846 An escape pod? They can't have travelled far. 47 00:06:13,972 --> 00:06:17,139 Mr. Data, any other signs of ships in the area? 48 00:06:17,267 --> 00:06:21,217 There is a scattering of debris around the planet. 49 00:06:21,355 --> 00:06:25,020 Refined metals and other synthetic compounds. 50 00:06:25,150 --> 00:06:30,061 Remains of a larger vessel. He must have left before it was destroyed. 51 00:06:30,197 --> 00:06:35,239 Sensors show elements in the debris indicating phaser fire was exchanged. 52 00:06:35,411 --> 00:06:37,534 Did you salvage anything else? 53 00:06:37,663 --> 00:06:40,236 That's all that's left on their computer. 54 00:06:40,374 --> 00:06:43,494 - Can you access it? - It will take time, sir. 55 00:06:43,627 --> 00:06:47,411 Downloading will require fabrication of a matrix translator 56 00:06:47,548 --> 00:06:49,375 to emulate their computer. 57 00:06:49,508 --> 00:06:53,007 - Keep me apprised of your progress. - Aye, sir. 58 00:07:12,781 --> 00:07:15,782 Limb refusion appears to be successful. 59 00:07:15,909 --> 00:07:19,824 Tissue oxygenation is within norms. 60 00:07:19,955 --> 00:07:21,829 That's all we can do for now. 61 00:07:21,957 --> 00:07:25,824 We can't test neuromuscular function for a few days. 62 00:07:27,963 --> 00:07:30,750 - Geordi. - Can I go now, Doc? 63 00:07:30,883 --> 00:07:34,049 No need to keep you. Your bioscan is negative. 64 00:07:34,178 --> 00:07:37,344 Could've told you that. I feel great! 65 00:07:40,934 --> 00:07:42,263 How's your patient? 66 00:07:44,521 --> 00:07:47,012 I never thought he'd make it this far. 67 00:07:47,149 --> 00:07:49,901 Major trauma to his head and chest cavity, 68 00:07:50,027 --> 00:07:53,360 massive plasma loss, severe damage to most organs. 69 00:07:53,489 --> 00:07:56,573 - What are his chances? - I believe he'll live. 70 00:07:56,700 --> 00:08:00,365 I'm afraid I can't take the credit for it, though. 71 00:08:00,496 --> 00:08:04,908 His body seems to have amazing recuperative powers. 72 00:08:05,042 --> 00:08:10,380 The damaged tissue is repairing itself at a phenomenal rate. 73 00:08:10,506 --> 00:08:14,455 - One thing troubles me though. - What's that? 74 00:08:15,552 --> 00:08:18,043 Take a look at this. 75 00:08:21,016 --> 00:08:24,432 - Cell regeneration. - Yes. 76 00:08:24,561 --> 00:08:28,939 The thing is, it has nothing to do with the injuries. 77 00:08:29,066 --> 00:08:32,766 These are undamaged cells that seem to be mutating. 78 00:08:32,903 --> 00:08:34,362 Do you have a theory? 79 00:08:34,488 --> 00:08:37,655 No. I've never seen anything like it in my life. 80 00:08:38,408 --> 00:08:43,117 There is a possibility that it's part of his natural healing process. 81 00:08:43,247 --> 00:08:47,743 I hope it is, because there's nothing I can do to stop it. 82 00:08:48,877 --> 00:08:53,124 There's got to be some way to decode the information in this thing. 83 00:08:53,257 --> 00:08:56,756 I agree. But the data matrix within the capsule 84 00:08:56,885 --> 00:08:59,376 does not match any standard format. 85 00:08:59,513 --> 00:09:02,597 All we have determined is that the device contains 86 00:09:02,724 --> 00:09:05,429 a chemical system for energy encoding. 87 00:09:05,561 --> 00:09:09,309 But the computer can't analyze the specific chemicals. 88 00:09:09,439 --> 00:09:12,773 It must be part of a data-processing system. 89 00:09:12,901 --> 00:09:16,602 What if it's a feedback-loop controller? 90 00:09:16,738 --> 00:09:21,815 The shape suggests rapid chemical processing and storage capacity. 91 00:09:21,952 --> 00:09:25,202 We found it near the escape pod's instrumentation. 92 00:09:25,330 --> 00:09:28,117 It might process the ship's dynamic motions 93 00:09:28,250 --> 00:09:30,124 and augment its control inputs. 94 00:09:30,252 --> 00:09:34,629 Let's send it test signals. Make it think the assemblage is operating. 95 00:09:34,756 --> 00:09:39,299 An intriguing experiment. It might give us information 96 00:09:39,428 --> 00:09:43,093 without having to decode the storage medium. 97 00:09:43,223 --> 00:09:49,308 - We should examine your theory. - Less talk, more synthahol. 98 00:09:51,648 --> 00:09:54,768 - We came here to relax. - I am relaxed. 99 00:09:54,902 --> 00:09:57,274 In fact, I've never felt better. 100 00:10:01,742 --> 00:10:04,659 But you know, Worf? You're right. 101 00:10:04,786 --> 00:10:07,456 The storage capsule can wait awhile. 102 00:10:14,254 --> 00:10:15,832 See you. 103 00:10:16,506 --> 00:10:19,710 Christi, you're not leaving, are you? 104 00:10:19,843 --> 00:10:22,630 I was just on my way down to the arboretum. 105 00:10:22,763 --> 00:10:26,712 - Would you care for some company? - I'd love some. 106 00:10:26,850 --> 00:10:29,306 I didn't think you were interested. 107 00:10:29,436 --> 00:10:34,394 There are a lot of things that you don't know about me. 108 00:10:40,530 --> 00:10:45,442 I've been tutoring him. He learns very quickly. 109 00:10:47,955 --> 00:10:52,201 Medical log, star date 43958. 8. 110 00:10:52,334 --> 00:10:58,123 I have removed patient John Doe from the emergency biosupport unit. 111 00:10:58,256 --> 00:11:02,883 In just 36 hours, most of his organ systems have regenerated themselves 112 00:11:03,011 --> 00:11:06,676 to the point where they can now function on their own. 113 00:11:26,743 --> 00:11:30,195 I am alive? 114 00:11:30,330 --> 00:11:33,000 You certainly are. 115 00:11:34,334 --> 00:11:36,659 Thank you for my life. 116 00:11:39,297 --> 00:11:40,840 Tell me,... 117 00:11:42,050 --> 00:11:44,292 ..who am l? 118 00:11:50,851 --> 00:11:54,516 Captain's log, star date 43960.6. 119 00:11:54,646 --> 00:11:59,355 Our mission to map the Zeta Gelis Star Cluster is proceeding on time. 120 00:11:59,484 --> 00:12:04,230 Dr Crusher reports that the recovery of the patient she calls John Doe 121 00:12:04,364 --> 00:12:06,487 continues at a remarkable pace. 122 00:12:13,999 --> 00:12:17,368 Are you experiencing any discomfort? 123 00:12:18,754 --> 00:12:23,415 None. I can feel the life returning to my body. 124 00:12:23,550 --> 00:12:27,500 Your neurofibre waves are functioning almost normally again. 125 00:12:27,637 --> 00:12:32,299 That puts you about six weeks ahead of my original schedule. 126 00:12:32,434 --> 00:12:35,221 That'll give you something to talk about. 127 00:12:35,353 --> 00:12:39,268 You are all we've talked about since your arrival. 128 00:12:40,108 --> 00:12:43,109 I'm ready for the next phase of my treatment. 129 00:12:43,236 --> 00:12:47,068 You are right. You're taking up valuable bed space. 130 00:12:47,741 --> 00:12:50,944 These motor-assist bands will provide you 131 00:12:51,078 --> 00:12:55,075 with electrical stimulation for your arms and legs. 132 00:12:55,207 --> 00:12:58,825 They'll help you relearn how to control your muscles. 133 00:12:58,960 --> 00:13:02,329 You've been off your feet for almost a month. 134 00:13:02,464 --> 00:13:06,544 Don't be disappointed if at first your mobility's restricted. 135 00:13:06,676 --> 00:13:09,167 Your limbs are still weak. 136 00:13:09,304 --> 00:13:14,643 I appreciate your concern, Doctor, but I think I may surprise you again. 137 00:13:15,310 --> 00:13:19,438 I feel strong enough to fly. 138 00:13:27,030 --> 00:13:28,228 Whoops! 139 00:13:31,034 --> 00:13:33,869 I should concentrate on walking first. 140 00:13:33,995 --> 00:13:37,744 Let's try it again, but a little more slowly this time. 141 00:13:37,874 --> 00:13:39,914 Much more slowly. 142 00:14:13,785 --> 00:14:16,074 I envy your reflexes, Captain. 143 00:14:16,204 --> 00:14:18,446 I envy your strength of will. 144 00:14:18,582 --> 00:14:23,160 Dr Crusher has kept me informed of your progress. It's extraordinary. 145 00:14:23,295 --> 00:14:26,545 I have an extraordinary doctor. 146 00:14:26,673 --> 00:14:29,045 She gave me back my life. 147 00:14:29,175 --> 00:14:32,461 I hope that I am worthy of her efforts. 148 00:14:34,931 --> 00:14:38,596 Are you still unable to recall anything about your past? 149 00:14:43,315 --> 00:14:48,392 Unfortunately, my memories begin the moment I woke up in sickbay. 150 00:14:50,530 --> 00:14:53,448 Dr Crusher said you think I was in a battle. 151 00:14:53,575 --> 00:14:55,034 I'm quite sure of that. 152 00:14:55,160 --> 00:14:58,576 Have you any idea how you came to be in that escape pod 153 00:14:58,705 --> 00:15:01,872 - or what happened to the ship? - No. 154 00:15:03,001 --> 00:15:08,541 Believe me, it's horrible not knowing who you are or where you're from. 155 00:15:08,673 --> 00:15:11,627 Have you tried synaptic induction? 156 00:15:11,760 --> 00:15:14,547 His neural nets don't fit known patterns. 157 00:15:14,679 --> 00:15:18,131 Conventional neurotherapy has proven ineffective. 158 00:15:18,266 --> 00:15:23,177 Hopefully, his memory pathways will re-establish themselves naturally. 159 00:15:26,107 --> 00:15:28,563 - That same pain? - Yes. 160 00:15:31,446 --> 00:15:34,613 I think I've made enough progress for one day. 161 00:15:34,741 --> 00:15:36,366 Not a relapse, I hope. 162 00:15:36,493 --> 00:15:39,447 It's nothing to do with his previous wounds. 163 00:15:39,579 --> 00:15:43,447 It's to do with the mutation of his cell structure. 164 00:15:43,583 --> 00:15:46,999 - You have no theory as to the cause? - It makes no sense. 165 00:15:47,128 --> 00:15:49,833 I seem to be a mystery, Doctor. 166 00:15:49,965 --> 00:15:53,464 To you and to myself. 167 00:16:04,270 --> 00:16:06,678 Well, this is where I get off. 168 00:16:07,315 --> 00:16:11,395 - See you tonight in ten-forward? - Yeah, I'll be there. 169 00:16:12,070 --> 00:16:15,320 - Hello, Commander. - Miss Henshaw. 170 00:16:19,411 --> 00:16:22,328 - Bridge. - Deck six. 171 00:16:23,415 --> 00:16:26,866 You and Miss Henshaw are seeing a lot of each other. 172 00:16:27,002 --> 00:16:28,496 Every night this week. 173 00:16:28,628 --> 00:16:33,171 Is that all? You've had that smile on your face a lot longer than that. 174 00:16:33,299 --> 00:16:38,127 I guess I have. This last month, everything seems to be going my way. 175 00:16:38,263 --> 00:16:40,754 Something has changed around here. 176 00:16:40,890 --> 00:16:43,346 - What's changed is you. - Me? 177 00:16:44,477 --> 00:16:47,514 - I'm the same guy I always was. - If you say so. 178 00:16:47,647 --> 00:16:49,687 I don't remember the old Geordi 179 00:16:49,816 --> 00:16:52,651 having much success with Miss Henshaw. 180 00:16:54,362 --> 00:16:58,823 Well, maybe I am more confident than I used to be. 181 00:17:12,172 --> 00:17:13,749 What happened to you? 182 00:17:13,882 --> 00:17:16,420 I was kayaking in the holodeck again. 183 00:17:20,346 --> 00:17:22,838 You dislocated your shoulder. 184 00:17:23,308 --> 00:17:26,309 Sit down. I'll get the osteotractor frame. 185 00:17:27,062 --> 00:17:31,640 - Hi, Mom. We still on for dinner? - 7.30 sharp. I'll be right back. 186 00:17:33,193 --> 00:17:36,110 - Kayaking again? - Yeah. 187 00:17:37,447 --> 00:17:41,195 - How's my mom's favourite patient? - Judge for yourself. 188 00:17:43,453 --> 00:17:45,196 Not bad. 189 00:17:46,081 --> 00:17:49,829 Your mom promised me a tour of the ship tomorrow. 190 00:17:49,959 --> 00:17:55,084 You may find this hard to believe, but sickbay can be very boring. 191 00:17:55,215 --> 00:17:59,129 Doc! I'm dying out here. 192 00:18:04,057 --> 00:18:06,974 Don't worry, my friend. You'll be alright. 193 00:18:14,275 --> 00:18:16,185 The pain's gone. 194 00:18:19,155 --> 00:18:21,693 It's completely healed. 195 00:18:21,825 --> 00:18:23,901 I don't understand. 196 00:18:24,035 --> 00:18:26,989 - What did you do? - I don't know. 197 00:18:27,747 --> 00:18:31,081 It was instinct. I just touched him. 198 00:18:41,970 --> 00:18:46,014 I've run every test and scan on him that I can think of. 199 00:18:46,141 --> 00:18:48,596 There's no physiological evidence 200 00:18:48,726 --> 00:18:52,095 to indicate that he would possess such powers. 201 00:18:53,064 --> 00:18:56,480 But then, so much about John is a mystery. 202 00:18:56,609 --> 00:19:00,856 - You know, I really like him. - He does have a certain charm. 203 00:19:01,489 --> 00:19:04,609 The entire medical staff has commented on it. 204 00:19:05,994 --> 00:19:08,236 You seem taken with him yourself. 205 00:19:09,372 --> 00:19:13,417 He has a strength and serenity that I find very attractive. 206 00:19:14,169 --> 00:19:16,161 And yet he's vulnerable. 207 00:19:17,088 --> 00:19:21,086 I guess I find him intriguing. 208 00:19:21,217 --> 00:19:24,088 Seems there's more to it than that. 209 00:19:25,388 --> 00:19:29,172 Are you asking whether I'm getting romantically involved? 210 00:19:29,309 --> 00:19:31,634 You said it. I didn't. 211 00:19:31,769 --> 00:19:37,642 My feelings towards him aren't romantic exactly. 212 00:19:38,318 --> 00:19:42,066 I mean, I know the doctor/patient relationship 213 00:19:42,197 --> 00:19:49,243 can create a false sense of intimacy, but this is different. 214 00:19:49,370 --> 00:19:53,913 There's an almost spiritual connection. 215 00:19:54,667 --> 00:19:57,337 I guess I'm not making any sense, am l? 216 00:19:58,755 --> 00:20:00,498 I think I understand. 217 00:20:10,350 --> 00:20:14,217 Data, I was thinking about the storage capsule last night. 218 00:20:14,354 --> 00:20:18,648 I was wondering, what if we've been going about this the wrong way? 219 00:20:18,775 --> 00:20:21,645 We've analyzed its mechanical properties. 220 00:20:21,778 --> 00:20:24,483 What if it's a biochemical storage medium? 221 00:20:24,614 --> 00:20:28,528 Do you think it employs memory RNA like an organic cell? 222 00:20:28,660 --> 00:20:31,233 It does contain nucleic acids. 223 00:20:31,371 --> 00:20:35,071 The information may be encoded in the molecular patterns. 224 00:20:35,208 --> 00:20:37,960 Computer, scan the storage capsule. 225 00:20:38,086 --> 00:20:41,751 Analyze molecular sequences on nucleic acid chains. 226 00:20:44,801 --> 00:20:48,086 What do you know. A navigational chart. 227 00:20:48,221 --> 00:20:50,926 It appears your hypothesis was correct. 228 00:20:51,057 --> 00:20:53,465 I knew it. Captain! 229 00:20:53,601 --> 00:20:54,882 Found something? 230 00:20:55,019 --> 00:21:00,014 The storage capsule from the pod contains navigational information. 231 00:21:00,149 --> 00:21:02,723 Can you match these stars to our charts? 232 00:21:02,860 --> 00:21:06,561 Computer, run transformational matrix calculations. 233 00:21:06,698 --> 00:21:10,778 Match navigational reference to known stars in this sector. 234 00:21:10,910 --> 00:21:15,204 Information incomplete. No correlation. 235 00:21:15,331 --> 00:21:18,831 I'm not giving up. Not after coming so close. 236 00:21:18,960 --> 00:21:23,456 You know, that might be flight-path information from John's ship, 237 00:21:23,589 --> 00:21:27,504 but with no frame of reference, I can't determine its origin. 238 00:21:27,635 --> 00:21:31,004 Computer, assume those paths are course corrections. 239 00:21:31,139 --> 00:21:35,433 Derive gravitational values for stellar objects near flight paths. 240 00:21:39,147 --> 00:21:41,851 Most are ordinary G-type stars. 241 00:21:41,983 --> 00:21:46,230 This would appear to be a neutron star, possibly a pulsar. 242 00:21:46,362 --> 00:21:50,027 Which means this may be a rotational time reference. 243 00:21:50,158 --> 00:21:54,202 Computer, assume these symbols are pulsars, 244 00:21:54,329 --> 00:21:58,872 translate associated values into standard temporal notations. 245 00:21:59,876 --> 00:22:03,375 Computer, is there a pulsar with a rotational period 246 00:22:03,504 --> 00:22:07,584 of 1 .5244 seconds within sensor range? 247 00:22:07,717 --> 00:22:08,962 Affirmative. 248 00:22:09,093 --> 00:22:10,256 Bingo! 249 00:22:10,386 --> 00:22:15,463 Computer, overlay navigation chart and project a flight path back. 250 00:22:17,518 --> 00:22:22,595 Flight path originated at bearing 003, mark 015. 251 00:22:23,066 --> 00:22:25,983 Distance, 2.3 parsecs. 252 00:22:26,110 --> 00:22:28,862 That's it. That's where John Doe came from. 253 00:22:28,988 --> 00:22:31,823 That bearing is on our planned course. 254 00:22:31,949 --> 00:22:37,454 Good. We can continue our mission without significant interruption. 255 00:22:48,132 --> 00:22:49,128 Home? 256 00:22:49,258 --> 00:22:52,010 Yes. With information from your escape pod, 257 00:22:52,136 --> 00:22:55,090 we may be able to return you to your people. 258 00:22:56,599 --> 00:22:58,259 I cannot go back. 259 00:22:59,977 --> 00:23:01,306 Why's that? 260 00:23:01,437 --> 00:23:03,893 You must not take me home, Captain. 261 00:23:04,023 --> 00:23:07,190 John, your memory, has it returned? 262 00:23:07,318 --> 00:23:09,560 All I know is we came here to escape. 263 00:23:09,695 --> 00:23:11,688 - Escape? - There were others? 264 00:23:11,823 --> 00:23:14,314 Yes, I was not alone. 265 00:23:16,369 --> 00:23:19,702 But what happened to the others, 266 00:23:20,498 --> 00:23:24,198 or what we were escaping from, I cannot remember. 267 00:23:27,296 --> 00:23:30,997 But I do know you must not take me back. Not yet! 268 00:23:34,429 --> 00:23:37,595 We won't get to your star system for three weeks. 269 00:23:37,723 --> 00:23:41,342 That gives us plenty of time to discuss this further. 270 00:23:41,477 --> 00:23:45,060 Hopefully, you will have regained more of your memory. 271 00:23:45,189 --> 00:23:47,514 You're right, of course, Captain. 272 00:23:47,650 --> 00:23:49,726 I apologize for my outburst. 273 00:23:49,861 --> 00:23:54,072 It's understandable. 274 00:24:33,196 --> 00:24:37,324 This ship is astounding. It seems to stretch on without end. 275 00:24:37,450 --> 00:24:40,023 We can see the rest of it some other time. 276 00:24:40,161 --> 00:24:44,870 It's your first day out of sickbay and I don't want you overexerted. 277 00:24:45,875 --> 00:24:49,244 This looks like an ideal place to rest. 278 00:24:49,378 --> 00:24:51,869 My thoughts exactly. 279 00:25:05,895 --> 00:25:09,180 - Truly remarkable. - What is? 280 00:25:09,315 --> 00:25:14,310 These people are so different and yet they work together freely. 281 00:25:14,445 --> 00:25:20,199 - That surprises you? - It is new to me. 282 00:25:21,410 --> 00:25:24,447 My people are different somehow. 283 00:25:25,414 --> 00:25:27,372 If only I could remember. 284 00:25:30,628 --> 00:25:36,168 Yesterday, for one terrifying moment, there was clarity. 285 00:25:36,300 --> 00:25:38,008 You mean the energy pulse? 286 00:25:38,135 --> 00:25:43,011 Yes, for that moment, my purpose seemed clear. 287 00:25:45,851 --> 00:25:47,761 And then it was gone. 288 00:25:51,190 --> 00:25:54,773 The pain, the energy pulse, 289 00:25:54,902 --> 00:25:58,734 must be linked to the cell mutation in the body. 290 00:25:59,740 --> 00:26:02,314 I wish I could help you find the truth. 291 00:26:04,036 --> 00:26:06,823 Beverly, you've done so much for me. 292 00:26:06,956 --> 00:26:11,001 - I only wish I could repay you. - But you have. 293 00:26:11,127 --> 00:26:15,207 The friendship we've developed has made me very happy. 294 00:26:17,383 --> 00:26:21,084 The rapport between us also means a great deal to me. 295 00:26:22,555 --> 00:26:26,505 But I am on some kind of a journey. 296 00:26:28,060 --> 00:26:30,812 Whatever brought me here, 297 00:26:30,938 --> 00:26:33,512 whatever is happening to my body, 298 00:26:34,233 --> 00:26:37,934 is all part of that journey. 299 00:26:39,030 --> 00:26:41,022 And I must complete it... 300 00:26:42,325 --> 00:26:46,025 ..before any other consideration. 301 00:26:54,920 --> 00:26:58,206 Sir, I am reading a vessel on long-range scanners. 302 00:26:58,341 --> 00:27:02,290 - It is coming from Sector 9569. - What configuration? 303 00:27:03,554 --> 00:27:06,306 Impossible to identify at this distance. 304 00:27:06,432 --> 00:27:08,888 However, it is on an intercept course. 305 00:27:09,018 --> 00:27:12,683 Captain, the ship is travelling at warp 9.72. 306 00:27:12,813 --> 00:27:14,723 Warp 9.72? 307 00:27:15,358 --> 00:27:19,818 - Time till intercept? - 1 0 hours, 53 minutes. 308 00:27:19,945 --> 00:27:22,519 Try and hail them, Mr. Worf. 309 00:27:23,199 --> 00:27:24,741 No response, Captain. 310 00:27:25,910 --> 00:27:27,534 Monitor their approach. 311 00:27:27,661 --> 00:27:29,903 Repeat the hail every half-hour. 312 00:27:30,039 --> 00:27:33,906 Whoever they are, they're in a big hurry to get here. 313 00:27:49,850 --> 00:27:52,935 Dr Crusher, medical emergency, room four. 314 00:27:57,441 --> 00:27:59,813 I can't make it stop. 315 00:28:07,368 --> 00:28:10,488 - John, is it worse than before? - Much worse. 316 00:28:10,621 --> 00:28:12,779 Shall I get something for the pain? 317 00:28:12,915 --> 00:28:18,372 No, it wouldn't do any good. His cell structure is transforming. 318 00:28:18,504 --> 00:28:22,288 - I have to leave, Beverly. - John, where do you have to go? 319 00:28:22,425 --> 00:28:26,374 - I must get off this ship. - That's impossible. 320 00:28:26,512 --> 00:28:29,264 - Not in your condition. - I must! 321 00:28:43,529 --> 00:28:45,237 Security. 322 00:28:57,251 --> 00:29:01,712 OK, let's realign the magnetic inducer on the starboard nacelle. 323 00:29:30,701 --> 00:29:31,780 John! 324 00:29:34,538 --> 00:29:37,208 Leave the control booth immediately. 325 00:29:56,393 --> 00:29:58,185 John, listen to me. 326 00:29:58,312 --> 00:30:02,476 You must come down. I'll try to help you. 327 00:30:03,651 --> 00:30:06,189 Step away from the controls. 328 00:30:19,208 --> 00:30:21,366 Get back. Please, stay away. 329 00:30:21,502 --> 00:30:27,042 I have no wish to harm you, but you must return to sickbay immediately. 330 00:30:27,591 --> 00:30:32,087 Do not come any closer. I cannot control what is happening to me. 331 00:30:45,776 --> 00:30:48,184 His neck is broken. No life signs. 332 00:30:49,697 --> 00:30:52,863 Sickbay, form a resuscitation team. 333 00:30:52,992 --> 00:30:54,818 Transporter room, stand by. 334 00:30:54,952 --> 00:30:56,411 - Hold it! - No, don't. 335 00:31:15,180 --> 00:31:17,754 - Hold still. - Doc. 336 00:31:19,768 --> 00:31:21,560 I can't believe it. 337 00:31:24,148 --> 00:31:26,639 There's no trace of injury. 338 00:31:35,659 --> 00:31:38,909 You admit you were trying to steal a shuttlecraft? 339 00:31:39,038 --> 00:31:41,825 - Yes. - So I ask you again, why? 340 00:31:42,958 --> 00:31:44,073 I don't know. 341 00:31:44,209 --> 00:31:47,294 Unacceptable. You had a reason. What was it? 342 00:31:47,421 --> 00:31:50,126 - You nearly killed Worf. - And healed him. 343 00:31:50,257 --> 00:31:53,294 That's why he's here and not in the brig. 344 00:31:53,427 --> 00:31:56,214 I warned him. I told him it was dangerous. 345 00:31:56,347 --> 00:32:02,100 Why? Why was it dangerous? What is happening to you? 346 00:32:02,227 --> 00:32:05,063 I don't know. 347 00:32:05,189 --> 00:32:07,596 The metamorphosis is accelerating. 348 00:32:07,733 --> 00:32:09,690 It's as if your body generates 349 00:32:09,818 --> 00:32:12,653 an electrical field that warps the tissue. 350 00:32:14,948 --> 00:32:18,115 Who are you? What are you? 351 00:32:18,994 --> 00:32:21,201 I'm afraid. 352 00:32:21,330 --> 00:32:25,078 For myself. For all of you. 353 00:32:27,002 --> 00:32:30,751 I have to get away. Isolate myself. 354 00:32:31,507 --> 00:32:34,673 Whatever is happening to me, it's dangerous. 355 00:32:34,802 --> 00:32:40,044 - As Lt Worf discovered. - I don't want to hurt anyone. 356 00:32:41,058 --> 00:32:45,601 For the sake of your crew, let me go before this happens again. 357 00:32:45,729 --> 00:32:48,814 I don't believe you're capable of harming... 358 00:32:48,941 --> 00:32:53,603 Captain, the alien vessel is within weapons range. Its shields are up. 359 00:32:53,737 --> 00:32:57,652 I'm on my way. I want him kept under constant surveillance. 360 00:33:02,413 --> 00:33:06,706 John. I really want to thank you. 361 00:33:08,085 --> 00:33:09,164 For what? 362 00:33:09,294 --> 00:33:11,287 I don't know how or even why 363 00:33:11,422 --> 00:33:14,873 but down on the planet you gave me something. 364 00:33:15,008 --> 00:33:16,835 A new confidence. 365 00:33:17,344 --> 00:33:20,381 I doubt I can take credit for that. 366 00:33:20,514 --> 00:33:24,381 Perhaps I only helped you find something you already had. 367 00:33:29,022 --> 00:33:30,980 Captain, on screen. 368 00:33:32,735 --> 00:33:35,985 Alien vessel approaching at half-impulse, sir. 369 00:33:36,113 --> 00:33:39,529 Heading 051, mark 114. 370 00:33:39,658 --> 00:33:42,825 Raise shields. Slow to one-third impulse power. 371 00:33:42,953 --> 00:33:48,030 Bring us to 1 03, mark 025. Mr. Worf, hail the alien vessel. 372 00:33:49,001 --> 00:33:52,002 They continue to ignore our hail, sir. 373 00:33:52,671 --> 00:33:54,379 They are scanning us, sir. 374 00:33:54,506 --> 00:33:58,124 - They are answering our hail. - On screen. 375 00:34:00,179 --> 00:34:01,721 Sunad! 376 00:34:08,479 --> 00:34:10,970 - You know him? - Yes. 377 00:34:11,106 --> 00:34:15,056 I don't know how, but he's dangerous. 378 00:34:18,739 --> 00:34:21,693 I am Cmdr Sunad of Zalkon. 379 00:34:21,825 --> 00:34:24,660 You are trespassing into our space. 380 00:34:24,787 --> 00:34:27,242 You are holding a Zalkonian citizen. 381 00:34:27,372 --> 00:34:30,326 I am Capt Picard of the United Federation. 382 00:34:30,459 --> 00:34:34,836 - We do not intend... - Return him to us immediately. 383 00:34:36,048 --> 00:34:38,883 This individual is a guest aboard our ship. 384 00:34:39,009 --> 00:34:43,173 We found him dying in a shipwreck. We returned him to health. 385 00:34:43,305 --> 00:34:45,843 Then you aided a criminal. 386 00:34:45,974 --> 00:34:48,347 He is one of four escaped prisoners. 387 00:34:48,477 --> 00:34:53,139 We eliminated the other three. We thought this one dead. 388 00:34:53,273 --> 00:34:56,477 Return him so we may complete our task. 389 00:34:56,610 --> 00:35:00,655 - Of what is he accused? - He is a disruptive influence. 390 00:35:00,781 --> 00:35:04,364 He spreads lies. He encourages dissent. 391 00:35:04,493 --> 00:35:07,529 He disturbs the natural order of our society. 392 00:35:07,663 --> 00:35:09,121 In what way? 393 00:35:09,248 --> 00:35:14,289 It is not your concern. I will give you two hours to comply. 394 00:35:15,420 --> 00:35:17,413 Tactical analysis. 395 00:35:17,548 --> 00:35:19,789 The Zalkonian ship is formidable. 396 00:35:19,925 --> 00:35:22,463 Their weaponry is comparable to ours. 397 00:35:22,594 --> 00:35:25,168 They are as fast and manoeuvrable as us. 398 00:35:26,390 --> 00:35:30,138 - Counsellor, will they do it? - I believe so. 399 00:35:30,936 --> 00:35:33,890 Sunad's hatred for John was evident, 400 00:35:34,022 --> 00:35:36,098 but there is something else. 401 00:35:36,233 --> 00:35:38,640 The Zalkonians are afraid of John. 402 00:35:39,945 --> 00:35:43,148 Cmdr Riker, Counsellor, Doctor, John, join us. 403 00:35:43,282 --> 00:35:47,694 Data, you have the bridge. Mr. Worf, counter any Zalkonian moves. 404 00:35:47,828 --> 00:35:49,073 Aye, sir. 405 00:35:53,500 --> 00:35:58,209 I can neither confirm nor deny what the Zalkonians told you. 406 00:35:58,338 --> 00:36:01,921 They make serious accusations against you. 407 00:36:02,050 --> 00:36:05,135 They may be true. I don't know. 408 00:36:06,430 --> 00:36:09,265 I don't believe that I am a criminal. 409 00:36:09,391 --> 00:36:13,436 You understand the difficult position in which I am placed? 410 00:36:13,562 --> 00:36:14,842 Completely. 411 00:36:15,647 --> 00:36:18,981 And I refuse to place your ship in danger. 412 00:36:21,695 --> 00:36:24,898 If necessary, I will surrender to them. 413 00:36:26,325 --> 00:36:30,488 But I am convinced there is more at stake here than my life. 414 00:36:31,622 --> 00:36:35,785 There's something important I must complete. 415 00:36:38,045 --> 00:36:40,002 My survival is vital. 416 00:36:44,092 --> 00:36:46,548 If I could explain it, I would. 417 00:36:53,393 --> 00:36:56,228 I'll inform you of my decision shortly. 418 00:37:05,072 --> 00:37:08,986 - You're not considering...? - We must consider all options, 419 00:37:09,117 --> 00:37:11,988 and not let our feelings impede our judgement. 420 00:37:12,120 --> 00:37:14,955 It's irrelevant that he'll die? 421 00:37:15,082 --> 00:37:19,293 Our approval of the Zalkonians' intentions is not the issue. 422 00:37:20,003 --> 00:37:24,416 But for what it's worth, I believe that John is correct 423 00:37:24,549 --> 00:37:28,001 that his existence has broader ramifications 424 00:37:28,136 --> 00:37:29,796 than that of a criminal. 425 00:37:29,930 --> 00:37:33,797 Sunad thinks so. He's personally threatened by John. 426 00:37:33,934 --> 00:37:38,395 Sunad called John a disruptive influence. Hardly a capital offence. 427 00:37:38,522 --> 00:37:41,013 It's not up to us to judge their laws. 428 00:37:41,149 --> 00:37:44,483 I know how I would feel if the situation were reversed, 429 00:37:44,611 --> 00:37:46,983 if they held a Federation citizen. 430 00:37:47,114 --> 00:37:52,072 The Zalkonians don't understand our indecision about returning John. 431 00:37:52,202 --> 00:37:54,693 They think we shouldn't be involved. 432 00:37:54,830 --> 00:38:00,453 But we are involved! I saved his life. For what? 433 00:38:00,585 --> 00:38:04,369 So they can chase him down and take away that life again? 434 00:38:16,018 --> 00:38:18,591 We will not tolerate more delays. 435 00:38:18,729 --> 00:38:23,770 Commander, let me remind you, we are on a mission of exploration. 436 00:38:23,900 --> 00:38:28,230 We want to establish peaceful relations with those we encounter. 437 00:38:28,363 --> 00:38:30,901 We do not want relations with you. 438 00:38:31,033 --> 00:38:33,702 If that is your wish, we will respect it. 439 00:38:33,827 --> 00:38:38,785 We want you to leave our space after you return the criminal. 440 00:38:38,915 --> 00:38:41,204 We will leave. 441 00:38:41,334 --> 00:38:45,083 It is not our policy to intervene in other cultures. 442 00:38:45,213 --> 00:38:48,463 But before I return the survivor to you, 443 00:38:48,592 --> 00:38:51,343 I would appreciate an explanation 444 00:38:51,470 --> 00:38:54,257 of what he has done to merit a death sentence. 445 00:38:54,389 --> 00:38:58,173 - It is not your concern! - Agreed. 446 00:38:58,310 --> 00:39:01,928 But there are circumstances of which you may be unaware. 447 00:39:02,064 --> 00:39:04,768 The survivor has suffered a memory loss. 448 00:39:04,900 --> 00:39:07,735 He is ill-equipped to defend himself. 449 00:39:07,861 --> 00:39:11,111 There is no defence! Our judgement is final. 450 00:39:11,239 --> 00:39:16,316 One more thing. Since recovery, he's manifested unusual abilities. 451 00:39:17,287 --> 00:39:18,865 What kind of abilities? 452 00:39:18,997 --> 00:39:23,077 He has the power to heal injuries with a simple touch. 453 00:39:23,210 --> 00:39:27,373 - Lies. - And even to reverse death itself. 454 00:39:27,506 --> 00:39:32,713 Obviously he has corrupted you as well. I see I'm wasting my time. 455 00:39:51,112 --> 00:39:52,904 I can't breathe. 456 00:40:05,669 --> 00:40:08,788 It's come back to me, Beverly. 457 00:40:09,881 --> 00:40:11,673 I know who I am. 458 00:40:13,510 --> 00:40:15,419 What I am. 459 00:40:50,380 --> 00:40:52,836 Ready all weapons. 460 00:40:55,010 --> 00:40:57,583 You will no longer harm these people. 461 00:40:57,721 --> 00:41:00,294 Fire upon that ship. 462 00:41:04,311 --> 00:41:05,639 Do not be afraid. 463 00:41:06,688 --> 00:41:08,846 I won't hurt you. 464 00:41:08,982 --> 00:41:11,983 Kill him, Captain. He's evil. 465 00:41:12,110 --> 00:41:16,024 You could learn from these people, Sunad. They do not fear me. 466 00:41:16,156 --> 00:41:20,070 They don't know how dangerous you are. You and your kind. 467 00:41:20,201 --> 00:41:25,492 Leaders like you have maintained that for generations. It is not true. 468 00:41:26,917 --> 00:41:31,578 Captain, my species is on the verge of a wondrous evolutionary change. 469 00:41:31,713 --> 00:41:35,414 A transmutation beyond our physical being. 470 00:41:36,676 --> 00:41:41,054 I am the first of my kind to approach this metamorphosis. 471 00:41:41,681 --> 00:41:44,967 They said it was a sickness we would never survive. 472 00:41:45,101 --> 00:41:48,636 That the pain and energy pulses would kill us. 473 00:41:48,772 --> 00:41:50,599 They said we were dangerous. 474 00:41:50,732 --> 00:41:54,066 They killed anyone undergoing the transfiguration. 475 00:41:54,194 --> 00:41:58,654 - We were protecting our society. - By murdering us. 476 00:41:58,782 --> 00:42:00,858 You saw us as a threat. 477 00:42:00,992 --> 00:42:04,112 You were terrified of what you didn't understand. 478 00:42:04,245 --> 00:42:08,991 Some suspected that what was happening to them was not evil. 479 00:42:09,501 --> 00:42:11,707 Four of us decided to flee Zalkon 480 00:42:11,836 --> 00:42:15,122 and let the metamorphosis take its course. 481 00:42:15,799 --> 00:42:19,132 You hunted us down, killed the others, 482 00:42:19,260 --> 00:42:21,253 but I survived... 483 00:42:22,430 --> 00:42:24,719 ..with the help of a kind... 484 00:42:26,059 --> 00:42:28,265 ..and generous people. 485 00:42:46,871 --> 00:42:48,994 There is nothing to fear. 486 00:42:49,124 --> 00:42:52,623 You can join me. All Zalkonians can. 487 00:42:52,752 --> 00:42:55,124 - Let me show you. - Don't touch me! 488 00:42:55,255 --> 00:42:56,417 As you wish. 489 00:42:56,548 --> 00:43:01,044 But others will listen now that I can tell the truth. 490 00:43:01,177 --> 00:43:04,427 Those who are willing will follow me. 491 00:43:10,603 --> 00:43:14,387 Sunad is back aboard the Zalkonian vessel, Captain. 492 00:43:28,496 --> 00:43:31,034 My people are embarking on a new realm, 493 00:43:31,166 --> 00:43:34,120 a new plane of existence, thanks to you. 494 00:43:34,252 --> 00:43:37,170 It is our mission to seek out life in all forms. 495 00:43:37,297 --> 00:43:41,460 We're privileged to be present at the emergence of a new species. 496 00:43:43,553 --> 00:43:47,800 Beverly, you gave me life and more. 497 00:43:48,641 --> 00:43:51,429 I do not have the words for my gratitude,... 498 00:43:52,979 --> 00:43:56,430 ..or my sorrow at leaving you.