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Second Officer's Personal Log,
Stardate 44390.1.
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Record entry for transmission
to Commander Bruce Maddox
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Cybernetics Division,
Daystrom lnstitute.
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Dear Commander Maddox
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in reference
to your most recent letter
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l agree that your study lacks
sufficient primary source
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information on my programming
and operation.
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Therefore, in response to your
request, this correspondence
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will include a complete record
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of my activities
during a normal day
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with particular emphasis on
my perceptions of friendship.
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Commander Riker,
you are 15 minutes early.
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Well, it's a very special day.
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l thought the father
of the bride would enjoy
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being relieved early
on the wedding day.
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Thank you, sir.
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Nervous?
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l cannot become nervous, sir.
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However, l do sense
a certain... anticipation
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regarding my role
in the wedding.
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Anything to report?
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All systems are normal, sir.
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Sick Bay reports that Lieutenant
Juarez went into labor at 0400.
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We remain at station awaiting
the arrival of Starship Zhukov
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and guest quarters have been
prepared for Ambassador T'Pel.
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Thank you.
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l have the Bridge.
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Aye, sir.
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Begin day watch.
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lnitially, Commander Maddox
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l found it difficult
to maintain friendships
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since human emotions
are often puzzling to me.
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Eventually,
l developed a program
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enabling me to predict
human emotional responses
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to specific actions.
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Come in.
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lt is time
for the wedding rehearsal.
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l know.
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Data, l've decided
not to go through with it.
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You do not wish to rehearse?
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No, l'm calling off the wedding.
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May l ask why?
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lt's just the right thing to do.
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Have your feelings
for Chief O'Brien changed?
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l'm supposed
to be getting married, Data.
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l should be happy, but l'm not.
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l just feel this weight
pressing down on me.
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Will canceling the wedding
make you happy?
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Yes.
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He'll probably
be just as relieved as l am.
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Data, you introduced us
to each other.
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You mean a lot to both of us.
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l would really appreciate it
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if you would talk to Miles
for me.
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lf you wish.
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My friend Chief O'Brien
often says
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that above all else,
he wants to make Keiko happy.
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Since canceling the wedding
will make her happy
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l must conclude the Chief will
be pleased at her decision.
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l have good news.
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Oh?
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Keiko has made a decision
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designed to increase
her happiness.
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She has canceled the wedding.
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She what?
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Canceled the wedding?!
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Today?
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Without even a word?
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Of all the childish, selfish,
irresponsible things to do!
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Next time, maybe l should
deliver the good news.
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Commander Maddox,
it would appear that my program
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designed to predict emotional
responses needs... adjustment.
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Space, the final frontier.
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These are the voyages
of the Starship Enterprise.
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lts continuing mission--
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to explore strange new worlds
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to seek out new life
and new civilizations
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to boldly go
where no one has gone before.
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Second Officer's Personal Log,
supplemental.
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This is the 1,550th day
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since the Enterprise
was commissioned.
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Besides the arrival
of Ambassador T'Pel
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other events occurring today
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include four birthdays,
two personal transfers
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a celebration
of the Hindu Festival of Lights
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two chess tournaments,
one secondary school play
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and four promotions.
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Overall, an ordinary day.
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The Zhukov is ready
for transport, sir.
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Energize.
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Welcome aboard the Enterprise,
Ambassador.
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l would meet with your Captain.
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Since l am not affected
by emotional considerations
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l am closer to being Vulcan
than human.
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However, while their devotion
to logic
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does have a certain appeal
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l find their stark philosophy
to be somewhat... limited.
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Come.
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Ambassador T'Pel.
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l come to serve.
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Your service honors us.
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This is my First Officer,
Commander William Riker.
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Leave us, please.
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Charming woman.
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The tone
of Commander Riker's voice
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makes me suspect
that he is not serious
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about finding
Ambassador T'Pel charming.
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My experience suggests
that, in fact, he may mean
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the exact opposite
of what he says.
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lrony is a form of expression
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l have not yet
been able to master.
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You don't need a haircut.
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You were just in here last week.
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Hey, if you'd done it
right the first time
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l wouldn't need to be
back here so soon.
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l know you want
to look beautiful
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but l'm just a barber,
not a miracle worker.
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Just try to keep my ears
on straight today, all right?
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Friendly insults and jibes--
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another form of human speech
that l am attempting to master.
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ln this case, with the help
of Commander Geordi La Forge.
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Hi, Data.
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l consider Geordi
to be my best friend.
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Here for a trim?
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My hair does not require
trimming, you lunkhead.
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What?
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My hair does not require
trimming...
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Lunkhead?
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l am experimenting
with friendly jibes and insults.
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lt was not meant
as a serious disparagement.
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Well... just don't try it
on the Captain.
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No.
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Geordi, l am still confused
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by Chief O'Brien's reaction
this morning.
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Mm, yeah.
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He was just surprised, Data.
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He didn't mean
to blow up like that.
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He knows that Keiko
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probably doesn't want
to call off the marriage.
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She's just getting cold feet.
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Cold feet?
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Jitters.
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A nervous reaction
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to an impending event
of great importance.
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Right.
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Don't worry.
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Everything's going to be fine.
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She'll change her mind again.
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She will?
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Absolutely.
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So, you believe that
the marriage will still proceed?
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Trust me.
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They're going to get married,
so you'd better find a gift.
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l find Lieutenant Worf
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to be what is called
a kindred spirit.
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We were both orphans
rescued by Starfleet officers.
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ln many ways, we are both still
outsiders in human society.
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Are you here
to find a wedding gift?
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Yes.
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l would appreciate your help in
selecting an appropriate item.
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Of course.
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l have attended human
weddings before.
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Hold.
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This is
a traditional gift?
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Yes, my adoptive parents
often give these... things
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at family weddings.
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A human custom.
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Hold.
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lt is my understanding
that the item selected
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should reflect the personality
of whoever is giving it.
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This does not remind me of you.
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Have you ever been
an actual participant
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in a human wedding?
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No.
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You would not consider it
to be an honor?
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An honor, perhaps
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but human bonding rituals
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often involve
a great deal of talking
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and dancing and...
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crying.
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Dancing?
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l am rarely in need
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of Dr. Beverly Crusher's
professional services
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as my biomechanical
maintenance program
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is self-sufficient
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but l often observe as she
practices medicine on others
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and have learned a great deal
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about human interaction
from her.
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Doctor, may l ask
a favor of you?
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Of course, Data.
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Would you teach me to dance?
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What?!
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l would like to learn
how to dance.
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Why me?
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lt was in your service record--
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''Awarded first prize, tap and
jazz competition, St. Louis...''
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Okay, okay.
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Have l said something
to upset you?
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lt's just that...
that was a long time ago
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and l don't want to be known
as ''The Dancing Doctor...''
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again.
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Then your answer is no.
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All right, but...
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let's keep this
between you and me.
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Of course, Doctor.
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Commander Data,
please report to the Bridge.
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Acknowledged.
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Data, l want a tactical
projection of possible
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Romulan deployments
along the Neutral Zone.
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Access all Federation
records on the subject
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and report to my ready room.
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Captain, is there a specific
area you wish me to study?
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No.
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Ambassador.
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Number One, set a course
130 mark 246, warp seven.
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That will take us very close
to the Neutral Zone, Captain.
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l'm aware of that, Number One.
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Proceed.
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Lay in the course.
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lt is fortunate that l am
able to perform my duties
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without emotional distractions.
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lf that were not the case
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a sudden course correction
toward the Neutral Zone
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would make me very...
nervous.
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Mr. Data, based on your analysis
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what is the current
Romulan strategy
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behind the deployment
of their ships in this sector?
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Their ships are deployed
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to support a policy of
confrontation designed to test
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Federation defenses
along the Neutral Zone.
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Do you predict any change
in the near future?
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that they will continue
to support that policy.
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And is there any indication
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of a more conciliatory attitude
on their part?
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No, sir.
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Caution is clearly called for,
Captain.
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However, the mission
must proceed as planned.
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Starfleet Command
agrees with you
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but l would feel better if you
would consent to an escort
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or a...
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Thank you, Mr. Data.
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Feline supplement... 7 4.
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Computer,
run fluidic sensor diagnostic.
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Diagnostic complete.
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All systems functioning
within normal parameters.
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Come in.
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Am l intruding, Commander?
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No.
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Would you care to sit down?
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When one of my friends
is distraught, l have learned
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that the thoughtful thing to do
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is to attempt to make him
feel more comfortable.
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May l offer you
some refreshment, Chief?
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No, thank you, sir.
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First of all,
l'd like to apologize
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for this morning in Ten-Forward.
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There is no need to apologize.
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l was not offended.
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Would you like a pillow
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or a more comfortable
chair to sit upon?
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No, sir.
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Thank you, sir.
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Perhaps you would
like some music?
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Brahms? Aurelia?
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No, really, sir, l'm fine.
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l came to ask for your help.
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lt's about Keiko.
268
00:14:38,671 --> 00:14:40,263
l'd like you to talk to her--
269
00:14:40,306 --> 00:14:42,706
convince her to go through
with the wedding.
270
00:14:42,742 --> 00:14:45,802
Would Counselor Troi not be
a more appropriate choice
271
00:14:45,845 --> 00:14:47,005
to speak with Keiko?
272
00:14:47,046 --> 00:14:48,343
She already has.
273
00:14:48,381 --> 00:14:49,609
Didn't help.
274
00:14:49,649 --> 00:14:52,209
You've known her longer
than l have.
275
00:14:52,251 --> 00:14:55,220
l just thought
she might listen to you.
276
00:14:55,254 --> 00:14:57,222
She won't even talk to me.
277
00:14:57,256 --> 00:15:00,282
l do not know
what to say to her.
278
00:15:00,326 --> 00:15:03,454
Just talk with her--
make her see reason.
279
00:15:03,496 --> 00:15:06,363
She's going off half-cocked,
not thinking this through.
280
00:15:06,399 --> 00:15:09,232
You've worked with her
for a long time.
281
00:15:09,268 --> 00:15:11,327
She respects your opinion.
282
00:15:23,115 --> 00:15:24,605
Perhaps...
283
00:15:26,619 --> 00:15:30,419
Perhaps she has not
fully analyzed her decision.
284
00:15:30,456 --> 00:15:32,048
l will try.
285
00:15:33,125 --> 00:15:34,752
Thank you, sir.
286
00:15:34,794 --> 00:15:36,785
l won't forget this.
287
00:15:39,398 --> 00:15:41,923
Commander Maddox,
l noted that Keiko
288
00:15:41,968 --> 00:15:43,401
was quite calm and rational
289
00:15:43,436 --> 00:15:46,098
when she informed me
of her decision this morning.
290
00:15:46,138 --> 00:15:49,198
Therefore, l can predict
that she will respond
291
00:15:49,242 --> 00:15:51,369
to an objective analysis
of the situation
292
00:15:51,410 --> 00:15:52,968
based on the available facts.
293
00:15:53,012 --> 00:15:54,604
lt is fortunate
that she has not
294
00:15:54,647 --> 00:15:57,115
let emotional considerations
cloud her judgment.
295
00:15:57,216 --> 00:15:59,650
lt should make my task
much simpler.
296
00:15:59,685 --> 00:16:00,777
What?
297
00:16:00,820 --> 00:16:01,809
l believe you have made
298
00:16:01,854 --> 00:16:03,685
an incorrect analysis
of the facts at hand.
299
00:16:03,723 --> 00:16:05,190
What do you mean?
300
00:16:05,224 --> 00:16:07,522
You do not seem happy.
301
00:16:07,560 --> 00:16:09,289
Well...
302
00:16:11,931 --> 00:16:14,058
Your decision was based
on the assumption
303
00:16:14,133 --> 00:16:16,693
that canceling the wedding
would make you happy.
304
00:16:16,736 --> 00:16:18,431
This has proven
to be incorrect.
305
00:16:18,471 --> 00:16:20,234
Data, it's not that simple.
306
00:16:20,273 --> 00:16:21,604
Since your actions
307
00:16:21,641 --> 00:16:24,337
did not produce
the desired result
308
00:16:24,377 --> 00:16:26,709
the only advisable solution
would be to reexamine
309
00:16:26,746 --> 00:16:28,077
your decision-making process
310
00:16:28,147 --> 00:16:29,273
and look for errors.
311
00:16:29,315 --> 00:16:30,680
l knew what l was doing.
312
00:16:30,716 --> 00:16:31,683
lt's my decision.
313
00:16:31,717 --> 00:16:33,412
That fact is not in dispute.
314
00:16:33,452 --> 00:16:35,943
However, you may have
acted with undue haste
315
00:16:35,988 --> 00:16:39,583
and in doing so, unintentionally
hurt Chief O'Brien's feelings.
316
00:16:39,625 --> 00:16:41,092
l did what l had to!
317
00:16:41,160 --> 00:16:42,752
Why are you doing this?
318
00:16:43,763 --> 00:16:45,492
l thought you were my friend.
319
00:16:45,531 --> 00:16:46,828
l am your friend.
320
00:16:46,866 --> 00:16:48,493
Then leave me alone.
321
00:16:48,534 --> 00:16:50,092
lf l have offended...
322
00:16:50,169 --> 00:16:51,796
Just leave me alone!
323
00:16:53,272 --> 00:16:55,672
lt is clear
that l need guidance
324
00:16:55,708 --> 00:16:57,676
to resolve this situation.
325
00:16:57,710 --> 00:17:01,339
Counselor Troi's advice
should be useful.
326
00:17:01,380 --> 00:17:02,847
ln many ways, Deanna Troi
327
00:17:02,882 --> 00:17:05,043
is the friend
l understand the least.
328
00:17:05,117 --> 00:17:07,347
Her life and her duties
are predicated
329
00:17:07,386 --> 00:17:10,219
on her understanding
and perception of emotions.
330
00:17:10,256 --> 00:17:13,225
Since l have none,
no doubt she finds me
331
00:17:13,259 --> 00:17:15,887
as much a mystery as l find her.
332
00:17:15,928 --> 00:17:17,725
Chief O'Brien talks to me.
333
00:17:17,763 --> 00:17:19,731
Keiko talks to you.
334
00:17:19,765 --> 00:17:22,734
Why do they not talk
to each other?
335
00:17:22,768 --> 00:17:24,998
That's a good question, Data.
336
00:17:25,037 --> 00:17:27,005
l wish l had
a good answer for you.
337
00:17:27,039 --> 00:17:29,599
Perhaps, when they're ready,
they will.
338
00:17:29,642 --> 00:17:30,734
Hmm.
339
00:17:30,776 --> 00:17:33,939
Many aspects of this situation
are puzzling to me.
340
00:17:33,980 --> 00:17:36,073
l have been studying
various texts
341
00:17:36,148 --> 00:17:37,843
on the subject of marriage
342
00:17:37,883 --> 00:17:40,283
but l have not found
a suitable guide.
343
00:17:40,319 --> 00:17:42,287
A suitable guide for what?
344
00:17:42,321 --> 00:17:46,087
ln an effort to be helpful,
l am attempting to calculate
345
00:17:46,125 --> 00:17:49,458
the variables involved
in a successful marriage.
346
00:17:49,495 --> 00:17:51,622
Good luck.
347
00:17:51,664 --> 00:17:53,564
There are many opinions.
348
00:17:53,599 --> 00:17:57,228
On Galvin V, a marriage
is considered successful
349
00:17:57,269 --> 00:18:01,228
only if children are produced
within a year of the marriage.
350
00:18:01,273 --> 00:18:04,538
Andorian marriages require
groups of four, unless...
351
00:18:04,577 --> 00:18:07,375
Data, would you like my advice
on how to help them?
352
00:18:08,748 --> 00:18:10,272
Don't.
353
00:18:10,316 --> 00:18:13,012
This is something they have
to work out for themselves.
354
00:18:13,052 --> 00:18:14,815
But... l am their friend.
355
00:18:14,854 --> 00:18:18,813
Should l not stand with them
in a time of difficulty?
356
00:18:18,858 --> 00:18:21,156
There are many ways
to help a friend
357
00:18:21,193 --> 00:18:24,458
and sometimes the best way
is to leave them alone.
358
00:18:27,099 --> 00:18:29,397
Do you believe it
to be the correct decision
359
00:18:29,435 --> 00:18:30,493
for them to marry?
360
00:18:30,536 --> 00:18:31,969
l don't know.
361
00:18:32,004 --> 00:18:36,065
They're very much in love,
but sometimes that isn't enough.
362
00:18:36,108 --> 00:18:37,598
Marriage is an agreement
363
00:18:37,643 --> 00:18:40,009
to share who you are
with someone else
364
00:18:40,046 --> 00:18:43,277
to spend your lives together,
to grow old together.
365
00:18:43,315 --> 00:18:45,078
''To grow old together''?
366
00:18:45,117 --> 00:18:48,416
That is an integral component
of marriage?
367
00:18:48,454 --> 00:18:49,921
Usually.
Why do you ask?
368
00:18:49,955 --> 00:18:52,014
Although l am an android
369
00:18:52,058 --> 00:18:55,186
l have not excluded
the possibility
370
00:18:55,227 --> 00:18:58,094
that l, too, may someday marry.
371
00:18:58,130 --> 00:18:59,859
Data, l had no idea
372
00:18:59,899 --> 00:19:02,868
you'd thought
about getting married.
373
00:19:02,902 --> 00:19:06,201
l believe l have much
to offer a potential mate
374
00:19:06,238 --> 00:19:09,366
however, we cannot
grow old together because...
375
00:19:09,408 --> 00:19:11,171
l will not grow old.
376
00:19:12,511 --> 00:19:14,138
Data...
377
00:19:16,082 --> 00:19:18,380
you do have a lot to offer.
378
00:19:18,417 --> 00:19:22,376
Commander Data,
this is Ambassador T'Pel.
379
00:19:22,421 --> 00:19:24,548
Please report to my quarters.
380
00:19:24,590 --> 00:19:26,582
Acknowledged.
381
00:19:34,990 --> 00:19:36,321
Enter.
382
00:19:40,295 --> 00:19:42,354
You have
priority three clearance
383
00:19:42,398 --> 00:19:43,831
aboard the Enterprise?
384
00:19:43,866 --> 00:19:45,333
That is correct, Ambassador.
385
00:19:45,367 --> 00:19:47,232
l require information
386
00:19:47,269 --> 00:19:51,228
on the ship's defense
and navigational systems.
387
00:19:51,273 --> 00:19:54,731
Access code kappa alpha 4601704.
388
00:19:54,777 --> 00:19:56,642
The code is valid.
389
00:19:56,679 --> 00:20:00,410
What is the field strength
of this ship's deflector shields
390
00:20:00,449 --> 00:20:02,178
at maximum output?
391
00:20:02,217 --> 00:20:05,243
May l ask the purpose
of your request?
392
00:20:05,287 --> 00:20:08,518
l require this information.
393
00:20:08,557 --> 00:20:11,390
l have the same safeguards
as the ship's computer.
394
00:20:11,427 --> 00:20:13,486
Therefore, l must
report any inquiry
395
00:20:13,529 --> 00:20:17,397
regarding restricted information
to the Captain.
396
00:20:17,433 --> 00:20:20,596
Your reaction suggests
you do not wish the Captain
397
00:20:20,636 --> 00:20:22,866
to be informed of your inquiry.
398
00:20:22,905 --> 00:20:26,102
l was not interested
in the information.
399
00:20:26,141 --> 00:20:28,905
l was curious
as to your security safeguards.
400
00:20:28,944 --> 00:20:30,639
They appear to be adequate.
401
00:20:30,679 --> 00:20:32,044
Cancel the request.
402
00:20:32,081 --> 00:20:33,139
You may leave.
403
00:20:36,719 --> 00:20:40,780
Commander Maddox, l have
often wished for the sense
404
00:20:40,823 --> 00:20:43,792
that humans
call intuition or instinct.
405
00:20:43,826 --> 00:20:45,794
Since Vulcans
are incapable of lying
406
00:20:45,828 --> 00:20:49,127
l must accept the Ambassador's
explanation as the truth
407
00:20:49,164 --> 00:20:51,598
but l would still prefer
a ''gut feeling''
408
00:20:51,633 --> 00:20:53,328
to back up this conclusion.
409
00:21:08,817 --> 00:21:11,650
Program Crusher four
in progress.
410
00:21:16,258 --> 00:21:18,783
Hi, Data.
411
00:21:19,928 --> 00:21:21,190
Well, what do you think?
412
00:21:21,230 --> 00:21:22,925
lt is a re-creation
of the studio
413
00:21:22,965 --> 00:21:24,557
l had my first dance lesson in.
414
00:21:24,600 --> 00:21:27,592
lt appears to be
quite suitable, Doctor.
415
00:21:27,636 --> 00:21:30,469
Let's start
with something simple.
416
00:21:30,506 --> 00:21:31,973
Stomp... hop.
417
00:21:32,007 --> 00:21:33,269
Try it.
418
00:21:35,177 --> 00:21:36,644
Again.
419
00:21:36,678 --> 00:21:37,770
Good.
420
00:21:37,813 --> 00:21:39,110
Good!
421
00:21:39,181 --> 00:21:41,308
Am l dancing, Doctor?
422
00:21:41,350 --> 00:21:42,476
Not quite.
423
00:21:42,518 --> 00:21:44,110
Stop, Data.
424
00:21:44,186 --> 00:21:45,483
Now try this.
425
00:21:45,521 --> 00:21:46,852
Doctor, perhaps
426
00:21:46,889 --> 00:21:50,120
it would be beneficial
to teach me the final lesson.
427
00:21:52,461 --> 00:21:53,985
Okay.
428
00:22:03,806 --> 00:22:05,535
That's great.
429
00:22:05,574 --> 00:22:06,836
Watch.
430
00:22:09,144 --> 00:22:11,078
Good.
431
00:22:11,180 --> 00:22:12,477
Triples.
432
00:22:14,483 --> 00:22:15,643
Watch.
433
00:22:23,425 --> 00:22:25,950
Stop, Data.
434
00:22:25,994 --> 00:22:30,431
And you say you've
never done this before?
435
00:22:30,465 --> 00:22:31,989
Try this.
436
00:23:09,238 --> 00:23:10,796
Stop, Data!
437
00:23:12,975 --> 00:23:14,067
Not bad.
438
00:23:14,142 --> 00:23:15,769
Yeah, not bad.
439
00:23:15,811 --> 00:23:19,008
Then l have successfully
learned to dance?
440
00:23:19,047 --> 00:23:22,016
l'd say you've
picked up the basics.
441
00:23:22,050 --> 00:23:23,244
Thank you, Doctor.
442
00:23:23,285 --> 00:23:25,446
l am now prepared
to dance at the wedding.
443
00:23:25,487 --> 00:23:26,511
Wedding?
444
00:23:26,555 --> 00:23:28,989
Keiko's wedding.
445
00:23:29,024 --> 00:23:32,460
Data, you never told me
this was for the wedding.
446
00:23:32,494 --> 00:23:33,961
ls that important?
447
00:23:33,996 --> 00:23:35,088
Well, yes.
448
00:23:35,163 --> 00:23:37,427
They don't do a lot
of tap dancing at weddings.
449
00:23:38,567 --> 00:23:39,625
Why?
450
00:23:39,668 --> 00:23:42,296
Well, Data, because...
451
00:23:42,337 --> 00:23:45,067
l don't really know why, Data.
452
00:23:45,107 --> 00:23:48,304
Look, why don't l just teach you
a style of dancing
453
00:23:48,343 --> 00:23:50,402
that they will do
at the wedding.
454
00:23:50,445 --> 00:23:53,903
Computer, run...
455
00:23:53,949 --> 00:23:55,917
''lsn't lt Romantic?''
456
00:23:57,920 --> 00:24:00,912
Now, compared
to what we've just done
457
00:24:00,956 --> 00:24:02,753
this will be simple.
458
00:24:02,791 --> 00:24:04,986
Just look up and follow me.
459
00:24:05,027 --> 00:24:08,121
One, two, ready and...
460
00:24:09,298 --> 00:24:10,424
No, Data, wait a minute.
461
00:24:10,465 --> 00:24:11,523
Ow!
462
00:24:11,566 --> 00:24:14,057
No, no, you're just
moving... move slowly.
463
00:24:14,169 --> 00:24:16,069
Ow! Ow!
Stop music!
464
00:24:16,171 --> 00:24:17,433
Sorry, Doctor.
465
00:24:17,472 --> 00:24:19,030
l don't understand, Data.
466
00:24:19,074 --> 00:24:21,668
You picked up
the tap dancing so quickly.
467
00:24:21,710 --> 00:24:23,575
l cannot reproduce
your performance
468
00:24:23,612 --> 00:24:25,011
if l cannot see your feet.
469
00:24:27,816 --> 00:24:29,283
All right.
470
00:24:29,318 --> 00:24:31,286
Well, let's try it again
471
00:24:31,320 --> 00:24:34,448
and this time, watch my feet.
472
00:24:34,489 --> 00:24:37,583
Computer, start music.
473
00:24:38,994 --> 00:24:40,325
And...
474
00:24:44,333 --> 00:24:46,801
Now, don't just imitate me.
475
00:24:46,835 --> 00:24:48,393
You've got to lead.
476
00:24:48,437 --> 00:24:50,098
Lead where, Doctor?
477
00:24:50,172 --> 00:24:53,005
Well, indicate to your partner
where you want her to step.
478
00:24:53,041 --> 00:24:54,633
And how is that accomplished?
479
00:24:58,113 --> 00:24:59,740
l'll show you.
480
00:24:59,781 --> 00:25:00,770
l'll lead.
481
00:25:05,554 --> 00:25:07,146
Now you'll notice
that l don't just repeat
482
00:25:07,189 --> 00:25:09,657
the same pattern over and over.
483
00:25:09,691 --> 00:25:11,124
l improvise.
484
00:25:12,961 --> 00:25:14,519
Now you lead.
485
00:25:18,467 --> 00:25:20,264
That's good.
486
00:25:20,302 --> 00:25:22,429
Now look up, Data.
487
00:25:22,471 --> 00:25:24,701
Look into my eyes.
488
00:25:24,740 --> 00:25:26,765
You're holding me too tight.
489
00:25:26,808 --> 00:25:29,777
This is a very complex
set of variables
490
00:25:29,811 --> 00:25:30,937
to coordinate, Doctor.
491
00:25:30,979 --> 00:25:32,776
You are doing fine.
492
00:25:32,814 --> 00:25:33,974
Now, smile.
493
00:25:34,016 --> 00:25:36,712
Act like you're
enjoying yourself.
494
00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:42,087
Dr. Crusher,
please report to Sick Bay.
495
00:25:42,157 --> 00:25:43,454
ls it Lieutenant Juarez?
496
00:25:43,492 --> 00:25:46,461
Yes, Doctor, her contractions
are now one minute apart.
497
00:25:46,495 --> 00:25:47,723
l'm on my way.
498
00:25:47,763 --> 00:25:48,752
Why don't you, uh...
499
00:25:48,797 --> 00:25:51,664
program up an artificial
dance partner?
500
00:25:51,700 --> 00:25:54,225
And don't be afraid
to experiment.
501
00:25:54,269 --> 00:25:55,236
l will.
502
00:25:55,270 --> 00:25:56,532
Thank you, Doctor.
503
00:25:56,571 --> 00:26:00,598
Computer, create dance partner--
female.
504
00:26:07,282 --> 00:26:08,442
Begin music.
505
00:26:34,099 --> 00:26:37,364
Then just as the headsman swings
the axe and the blade is...
506
00:26:37,402 --> 00:26:39,302
Commander Riker's
easygoing manner
507
00:26:39,337 --> 00:26:41,601
and sense of humor
is fascinating to me.
508
00:26:41,640 --> 00:26:45,235
l believe it to be one reason
he is so popular among the crew.
509
00:26:45,277 --> 00:26:47,507
lt may also be
partly responsible
510
00:26:47,546 --> 00:26:49,912
for his success
in matters of love.
511
00:26:49,948 --> 00:26:52,473
There may be a correlation
between humor and sex.
512
00:26:52,517 --> 00:26:55,077
The need for more research
is clearly indicated.
513
00:27:01,059 --> 00:27:02,219
Commander.
514
00:27:05,397 --> 00:27:07,194
Picard to the Bridge.
515
00:27:07,232 --> 00:27:08,392
All stop.
516
00:27:08,433 --> 00:27:09,422
Aye, sir.
517
00:27:10,735 --> 00:27:13,727
Sir, we have reached
the designated coordinates.
518
00:27:14,739 --> 00:27:16,366
Hold this position.
519
00:27:16,408 --> 00:27:18,376
Long range scan.
520
00:27:18,410 --> 00:27:21,538
Captain, l am detecting a ship
in the Neutral Zone.
521
00:27:21,580 --> 00:27:23,013
Configuration...
522
00:27:23,081 --> 00:27:25,049
Romulan warbird.
523
00:27:26,751 --> 00:27:28,082
Yellow Alert.
524
00:27:30,589 --> 00:27:32,716
Hail the warbird, Mr. Worf.
525
00:27:32,757 --> 00:27:33,951
Aye, sir.
526
00:27:33,992 --> 00:27:36,017
They are responding.
527
00:27:36,094 --> 00:27:38,892
Text only.
528
00:27:38,930 --> 00:27:43,026
We are to proceed
to the agreed coordinates.
529
00:27:43,101 --> 00:27:48,334
Set course 037 mark 005,
warp four.
530
00:27:48,373 --> 00:27:51,467
Take us into the Neutral Zone,
Ensign.
531
00:27:58,783 --> 00:28:01,547
Captain, the warbird
is holding position.
532
00:28:01,586 --> 00:28:04,214
ln three minutes, we will be
within phaser range.
533
00:28:04,256 --> 00:28:05,553
Red Alert.
534
00:28:08,226 --> 00:28:10,353
l trust my crew, Ambassador.
535
00:28:10,395 --> 00:28:12,989
They will take
no provocative action
536
00:28:13,064 --> 00:28:14,554
unless l order them.
537
00:28:16,568 --> 00:28:19,196
Hold position
on these coordinates.
538
00:28:19,237 --> 00:28:20,864
Slow to half impulse.
539
00:28:20,905 --> 00:28:22,964
Open a channel.
540
00:28:24,576 --> 00:28:25,702
Open.
541
00:28:26,745 --> 00:28:29,373
l am Ambassador T'Pel.
542
00:28:29,414 --> 00:28:31,211
l am Admiral Mendak.
543
00:28:31,249 --> 00:28:35,811
There is no established protocol
for a meeting of this nature.
544
00:28:35,854 --> 00:28:37,947
The logical course
is that l transport
545
00:28:37,989 --> 00:28:40,480
aboard your ship
and begin the negotiations.
546
00:28:40,525 --> 00:28:41,890
Yes.
547
00:28:41,926 --> 00:28:45,225
Captain, l note
your defensive systems
548
00:28:45,263 --> 00:28:47,254
have been activated.
549
00:28:47,299 --> 00:28:48,266
As have yours.
550
00:28:48,300 --> 00:28:50,825
lt was not meant
as an accusation.
551
00:28:50,869 --> 00:28:53,997
lndeed, l salute
your show of strength.
552
00:28:54,039 --> 00:28:57,167
Ambassador, we are honored
by your presence.
553
00:28:57,208 --> 00:29:00,507
You may transport aboard
at your convenience.
554
00:29:00,545 --> 00:29:02,137
The honor is mine.
555
00:29:04,282 --> 00:29:06,648
Have your transporter room
stand by.
556
00:29:06,685 --> 00:29:10,086
l will beam aboard their ship
with no further delay.
557
00:29:10,121 --> 00:29:12,988
Ambassador, l urge you
once more to reconsider.
558
00:29:13,058 --> 00:29:16,152
The Enterprise can
accommodate a Romulan delegation
559
00:29:16,194 --> 00:29:18,526
without sacrificing
our security or...
560
00:29:18,563 --> 00:29:21,657
Captain Picard, l find
your argument illogical.
561
00:29:21,700 --> 00:29:23,930
Please carry out
my instructions.
562
00:29:28,073 --> 00:29:30,701
Picard to Chief O'Brien.
563
00:29:30,742 --> 00:29:32,369
O'Brien here.
564
00:29:32,410 --> 00:29:34,503
Prepare to transport Ambassador
T'Pel to the Romulan vessel.
565
00:29:34,546 --> 00:29:35,706
Aye, sir.
566
00:29:35,747 --> 00:29:38,215
Mr. Worf, maintain a lock
on her signal once she's aboard.
567
00:29:38,249 --> 00:29:39,477
At the first sign of trouble
568
00:29:39,517 --> 00:29:41,007
l want to be able
to bring her back.
569
00:29:41,086 --> 00:29:42,951
Understood.
570
00:29:44,422 --> 00:29:46,413
Transporter activated.
571
00:29:47,759 --> 00:29:48,783
Captain...
572
00:29:48,827 --> 00:29:50,556
Transporter emergency!
573
00:29:50,595 --> 00:29:51,721
l'm losing her signal.
574
00:29:51,763 --> 00:29:53,663
Boosting power
to autosequencers.
575
00:29:53,698 --> 00:29:55,495
Engaging computer override.
576
00:29:55,533 --> 00:29:58,229
O'Brien, what happened
down there?
577
00:29:58,269 --> 00:29:59,566
l'm losing the pattern.
578
00:29:59,604 --> 00:30:00,935
Trying to reestablish.
579
00:30:02,741 --> 00:30:04,402
l'm sorry, sir.
580
00:30:04,442 --> 00:30:07,741
l wasn't able
to retrieve the signal.
581
00:30:07,779 --> 00:30:09,406
The Ambassador is dead.
582
00:30:15,865 --> 00:30:19,528
Second Officer's Personal Log,
supplemental.
583
00:30:19,569 --> 00:30:22,629
The risks aboard a starship
are accepted by all who serve
584
00:30:22,672 --> 00:30:24,537
but l have never failed
to observe
585
00:30:24,574 --> 00:30:27,008
a deep emotional response
to the loss of a comrade.
586
00:30:27,110 --> 00:30:28,372
lt is at times like this
587
00:30:28,411 --> 00:30:31,676
that l greatly miss the ability
to share human feelings.
588
00:30:31,715 --> 00:30:34,013
The signal lock wasn't broken,
sir.
589
00:30:34,084 --> 00:30:35,813
l had just entered
the transfer sequence
590
00:30:35,852 --> 00:30:38,013
when the Ambassador's
pattern began to break up.
591
00:30:38,054 --> 00:30:41,182
l tried to switch
to emergency manual control
592
00:30:41,224 --> 00:30:44,022
but the pattern deteriorated
too quickly and...
593
00:30:44,127 --> 00:30:46,994
Captain, there is no prior
record of this type of accident
594
00:30:47,030 --> 00:30:48,998
occurring aboard a starship.
595
00:30:49,032 --> 00:30:50,431
Backup systems and safeguards
596
00:30:50,467 --> 00:30:52,765
are designed to prevent
just such an occurrence.
597
00:30:52,802 --> 00:30:55,293
l can't find any system flaws
in the unit, Captain.
598
00:30:55,338 --> 00:30:57,636
The engineering status
reports were all normal
599
00:30:57,674 --> 00:30:59,301
none of the backups
were activated
600
00:30:59,342 --> 00:31:01,970
and the autosequencers were
all functioning normally.
601
00:31:02,045 --> 00:31:03,808
Any prior malfunctions
on this transporter unit?
602
00:31:03,847 --> 00:31:04,973
No, sir.
603
00:31:05,081 --> 00:31:07,549
ln fact, we replaced the
transition coil only last week.
604
00:31:07,584 --> 00:31:08,710
Could there have been
605
00:31:08,752 --> 00:31:11,152
some sort of interference
from the Romulans?
606
00:31:11,187 --> 00:31:12,154
Nothing that l could see.
607
00:31:12,188 --> 00:31:13,212
The shields were down.
608
00:31:13,256 --> 00:31:15,622
There was no power interruption,
no subspace bias.
609
00:31:15,659 --> 00:31:18,628
l want this unit pulled,
its systems checked again
610
00:31:18,662 --> 00:31:20,527
and l want a level-one
diagnostic on all transporters.
611
00:31:20,563 --> 00:31:22,190
Yes, sir.
612
00:31:22,232 --> 00:31:23,426
Her molecular structure
613
00:31:23,466 --> 00:31:25,934
dissipated instantly
once the pattern was lost.
614
00:31:25,969 --> 00:31:28,529
There were some organic
compounds left on the pad
615
00:31:28,571 --> 00:31:31,233
but there wasn't enough
material to do an autopsy.
616
00:31:33,910 --> 00:31:36,071
To die...
617
00:31:37,747 --> 00:31:39,544
on a transporter.
618
00:31:39,582 --> 00:31:41,550
Hardly a fitting end
619
00:31:41,584 --> 00:31:44,985
for one of the Federation's
most honored diplomats.
620
00:31:45,021 --> 00:31:46,579
Bridge to Captain Picard.
621
00:31:46,623 --> 00:31:47,988
Admiral Mendak is hailing.
622
00:31:48,024 --> 00:31:49,548
He wishes to speak with you.
623
00:31:54,831 --> 00:31:56,992
We're still waiting, Captain.
624
00:31:57,033 --> 00:31:58,660
ls there a problem?
625
00:31:58,702 --> 00:32:00,431
There's been an accident.
626
00:32:00,470 --> 00:32:04,531
Ambassador T'Pel has been killed
in a transporter malfunction.
627
00:32:04,574 --> 00:32:07,134
What kind of malfunction?
628
00:32:07,177 --> 00:32:08,735
We are still investigating that.
629
00:32:08,778 --> 00:32:09,745
As soon as...
630
00:32:09,779 --> 00:32:11,440
l should have known
the Federation
631
00:32:11,481 --> 00:32:13,506
wasn't serious
about this conference.
632
00:32:13,550 --> 00:32:14,983
Admiral, l assure you
633
00:32:15,051 --> 00:32:17,849
the Federation
places the highest priority
634
00:32:17,887 --> 00:32:19,855
on this mission and its goal.
635
00:32:19,889 --> 00:32:21,254
Well played, Captain.
636
00:32:21,291 --> 00:32:22,519
Well played.
637
00:32:22,559 --> 00:32:25,858
Starfleet opposes
normalization of relations
638
00:32:25,895 --> 00:32:27,692
with the Romulan Empire
639
00:32:27,731 --> 00:32:31,360
and so you are ordered
to create... an ''accident.''
640
00:32:31,401 --> 00:32:32,766
You are mistaken.
641
00:32:32,802 --> 00:32:34,531
l am ready and willing
642
00:32:34,571 --> 00:32:38,007
to discuss the establishment
of full diplomatic relations
643
00:32:38,074 --> 00:32:40,838
under the same terms
as Ambassador T'Pel.
644
00:32:40,877 --> 00:32:43,141
A generous offer, since you know
645
00:32:43,179 --> 00:32:46,478
that we were willing
to negotiate only with T'Pel.
646
00:32:46,516 --> 00:32:48,541
l salute you again, Captain.
647
00:32:48,585 --> 00:32:51,816
lt was a maneuver
worthy of a Romulan.
648
00:32:51,855 --> 00:32:54,824
l suggest we both
leave the Neutral Zone
649
00:32:54,858 --> 00:32:58,726
before there is another...
''accident.''
650
00:33:00,997 --> 00:33:03,158
Set course
for Federation territory.
651
00:33:03,199 --> 00:33:05,167
Warp two.
652
00:33:05,201 --> 00:33:06,498
Engage.
653
00:33:06,536 --> 00:33:10,233
Mr. Data, l want you to take
charge of this investigation.
654
00:33:10,273 --> 00:33:13,333
Study computer logs,
sensor information, everything.
655
00:33:13,376 --> 00:33:16,834
l refuse to believe that this
was a simple malfunction.
656
00:33:16,880 --> 00:33:18,006
Aye, sir.
657
00:33:20,517 --> 00:33:22,985
Captain Picard was the person
who first interested me
658
00:33:23,086 --> 00:33:24,986
in the works
of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
659
00:33:25,021 --> 00:33:26,989
l have subsequently
become a great admirer
660
00:33:27,090 --> 00:33:29,650
of the fictional detective
Sherlock Holmes
661
00:33:29,692 --> 00:33:31,785
and his ability
to solve mysteries
662
00:33:31,828 --> 00:33:34,888
by careful examination
of the available evidence.
663
00:33:44,174 --> 00:33:47,234
l have found
Holmes' methodology
664
00:33:47,277 --> 00:33:50,246
of deductive reasoning
to be quite useful.
665
00:33:50,280 --> 00:33:51,713
One of his adages is
666
00:33:51,748 --> 00:33:54,615
that once you have
eliminated the impossible
667
00:33:54,651 --> 00:33:58,519
whatever remains, however
improbable, must be the truth.
668
00:34:00,390 --> 00:34:02,358
l'm sorry, l don't have time
669
00:34:02,392 --> 00:34:04,326
to give you another lesson
right now, Data.
670
00:34:04,360 --> 00:34:05,588
That is not my purpose.
671
00:34:05,628 --> 00:34:08,654
l would like to examine
the remains of Ambassador T'Pel
672
00:34:08,698 --> 00:34:10,256
left on the transporter pad.
673
00:34:10,300 --> 00:34:12,962
l'm working on the report
right now.
674
00:34:13,069 --> 00:34:15,629
Have you
compared the genetic code
675
00:34:15,672 --> 00:34:20,166
with the Ambassador's last
recorded transporter lD traces?
676
00:34:20,210 --> 00:34:23,077
No, that's not
standard procedure. Why?
677
00:34:23,112 --> 00:34:26,809
l could be chasing an untamed
ornithoid without cause.
678
00:34:28,618 --> 00:34:30,518
A wild goose chase?
679
00:34:33,456 --> 00:34:35,253
All right.
680
00:34:35,291 --> 00:34:40,957
Computer, access the transporter
lD trace for Ambassador T'Pel.
681
00:34:42,632 --> 00:34:43,997
All right.
682
00:34:44,067 --> 00:34:46,627
There's the genetic record
of the Ambassador
683
00:34:46,669 --> 00:34:48,364
when she beamed aboard
the Enterprise.
684
00:34:48,404 --> 00:34:50,304
Now, the breakdown
of the organic material
685
00:34:50,340 --> 00:34:52,604
found on the transporter pad
should be identical.
686
00:34:54,544 --> 00:34:58,378
Mitochondrial structure
fits the general parameters.
687
00:34:58,414 --> 00:35:02,043
No change
in the nucleotide bases.
688
00:35:02,085 --> 00:35:04,553
Hmm, there's
a slight discrepancy
689
00:35:04,587 --> 00:35:06,578
in the base pair sequence.
690
00:35:08,725 --> 00:35:12,252
Chemically, these
are identical, however
691
00:35:12,295 --> 00:35:14,229
the organic sample
from the transporter
692
00:35:14,264 --> 00:35:16,198
is showing numerous
single-bit errors--
693
00:35:16,232 --> 00:35:18,223
like replicated material.
694
00:35:18,268 --> 00:35:19,565
Can you postulate
695
00:35:19,602 --> 00:35:21,729
an explanation
for the discrepancy?
696
00:35:21,771 --> 00:35:25,104
l'd say the DNA was either
mutated by the transporter
697
00:35:25,141 --> 00:35:27,632
during the re-materialization
process...
698
00:35:27,677 --> 00:35:30,703
A supposition not supported
by the transporter records.
699
00:35:30,747 --> 00:35:34,239
...or these aren't the remains
of the Ambassador.
700
00:35:42,311 --> 00:35:45,109
The only abnormality
found during my investigation
701
00:35:45,147 --> 00:35:48,639
was a temporary increase in the
matter-to-energy signal ratio.
702
00:35:48,684 --> 00:35:49,878
Due to the circumstances
703
00:35:49,919 --> 00:35:51,944
l decided to investigate
the possibility
704
00:35:51,987 --> 00:35:55,081
that a second transporter signal
had caused the fluctuation.
705
00:35:55,124 --> 00:35:56,785
Although this is
highly improbable
706
00:35:56,826 --> 00:35:58,487
it was the only
remaining theory.
707
00:35:58,527 --> 00:36:00,791
A second transporter signal--
from where?
708
00:36:00,830 --> 00:36:02,263
From the Devoras.
709
00:36:02,298 --> 00:36:03,731
Romulan transporters operate
710
00:36:03,766 --> 00:36:05,859
on a similar subspace frequency
to our own.
711
00:36:05,901 --> 00:36:07,994
With only minor adjustments,
they can be made
712
00:36:08,037 --> 00:36:10,665
to simulate our own
transporter carrier wave.
713
00:36:10,706 --> 00:36:16,406
Are you saying they beamed
the Ambassador off our own pad?
714
00:36:16,445 --> 00:36:17,810
While simultaneously
715
00:36:17,847 --> 00:36:20,907
a small amount
of genetically similar material
716
00:36:21,016 --> 00:36:23,382
was left
in the Ambassador's place.
717
00:36:23,419 --> 00:36:25,011
To make us believe
that she had died
718
00:36:25,054 --> 00:36:26,487
as a result of the malfunction.
719
00:36:26,522 --> 00:36:28,149
Yes, sir.
720
00:36:28,190 --> 00:36:31,284
Mr. Worf,
where is the Devoras now?
721
00:36:31,327 --> 00:36:35,423
The ship is still
in the Neutral Zone.
722
00:36:35,464 --> 00:36:39,332
On course 079 mark 125.
Speed: warp two.
723
00:36:39,368 --> 00:36:40,892
Heading for home.
724
00:36:40,936 --> 00:36:44,235
The safest and most logical
decision in this situation
725
00:36:44,273 --> 00:36:47,674
is to contact Starfleet
and await further instructions.
726
00:36:47,710 --> 00:36:50,338
However,
based on past experience
727
00:36:52,615 --> 00:36:55,140
Captain Picard will choose
that alternative.
728
00:36:56,452 --> 00:36:57,419
Red Alert.
729
00:36:57,453 --> 00:37:00,786
All hands stand
to battle stations.
730
00:37:04,426 --> 00:37:06,724
Lay in an intercept course
to the Romulan ship.
731
00:37:06,762 --> 00:37:07,888
Shields up.
732
00:37:07,963 --> 00:37:09,521
Load all torpedo bays.
Stand by phasers.
733
00:37:09,565 --> 00:37:10,532
Warp factor eight.
734
00:37:10,566 --> 00:37:11,555
Engage.
735
00:37:13,702 --> 00:37:16,102
Open a channel to the Devoras.
736
00:37:16,138 --> 00:37:17,435
Aye, sir.
737
00:37:17,473 --> 00:37:18,906
No response.
738
00:37:18,974 --> 00:37:21,875
The Devoras is dropping
out of warp, sir.
739
00:37:21,911 --> 00:37:23,674
Their weapon systems
are powering up.
740
00:37:23,712 --> 00:37:24,679
Go to impulse power.
741
00:37:24,713 --> 00:37:25,680
Aye, sir.
742
00:37:32,721 --> 00:37:34,621
Message coming in, sir.
743
00:37:34,657 --> 00:37:36,147
On screen.
744
00:37:37,960 --> 00:37:41,396
Captain, you agreed to leave
the Neutral Zone without...
745
00:37:41,430 --> 00:37:42,897
Admiral Mendak
746
00:37:42,932 --> 00:37:45,799
you have taken
our Ambassador captive.
747
00:37:45,835 --> 00:37:47,564
l can assure you
748
00:37:47,603 --> 00:37:51,664
there is no one being held
captive aboard this ship.
749
00:37:51,707 --> 00:37:55,074
We know about
the transporter ''malfunction''
750
00:37:55,110 --> 00:37:57,908
and that you are holding
Ambassador T'Pel.
751
00:37:57,947 --> 00:38:02,213
Captain, Romulan warbird
de-cloaking to starboard.
752
00:38:08,757 --> 00:38:11,317
l suggest you leave...
753
00:38:11,360 --> 00:38:12,725
now.
754
00:38:12,761 --> 00:38:14,854
Admiral, it is my responsibility
755
00:38:14,897 --> 00:38:17,764
to protect the lives
of Federation citizens.
756
00:38:17,800 --> 00:38:20,769
l will not permit
this abduction to succeed.
757
00:38:20,803 --> 00:38:22,168
Captain, you're not going
758
00:38:22,204 --> 00:38:23,899
to start an incident
which might...
759
00:38:23,973 --> 00:38:27,238
Admiral Mendak, l will take
whatever action is necessary
760
00:38:27,276 --> 00:38:29,540
to obtain the return
of the Ambassador.
761
00:38:29,578 --> 00:38:31,910
ln the game of poker,
there is a moment
762
00:38:32,014 --> 00:38:34,505
when a player must decide
if an opponent
763
00:38:34,550 --> 00:38:36,916
is being deceptive or actually
holds a winning hand.
764
00:38:36,986 --> 00:38:39,454
This decision is based
not only on the odds
765
00:38:39,488 --> 00:38:41,615
but also on an appraisal
of the man--
766
00:38:41,657 --> 00:38:45,093
is he bluffing,
or does he have the cards?
767
00:38:45,127 --> 00:38:47,652
Fortunately, Captain
768
00:38:47,696 --> 00:38:50,563
l am not ready to start a war...
769
00:38:50,599 --> 00:38:51,930
today.
770
00:38:58,173 --> 00:38:59,731
T'Pel.
771
00:38:59,775 --> 00:39:02,767
Subcommander Selok, actually.
772
00:39:02,811 --> 00:39:04,676
A spy.
773
00:39:04,713 --> 00:39:06,237
A patriot, Captain.
774
00:39:06,282 --> 00:39:09,581
She has performed
her service to the Empire
775
00:39:09,618 --> 00:39:11,085
with distinction.
776
00:39:11,120 --> 00:39:15,386
Thank you for your help,
Captain.
777
00:39:15,424 --> 00:39:18,985
You see now that we are not
holding one of your citizens
778
00:39:19,028 --> 00:39:23,590
and we thank you for returning
our sister to us
779
00:39:23,632 --> 00:39:27,591
but my patience has limits.
780
00:39:27,636 --> 00:39:29,604
The game is over.
781
00:39:29,638 --> 00:39:34,041
l expect you to leave
peacefully... now.
782
00:39:35,244 --> 00:39:37,474
Captain, long-range sensors
783
00:39:37,513 --> 00:39:41,643
detect three Romulan warbirds
entering the sector.
784
00:39:41,684 --> 00:39:44,118
Some days you get the bear
785
00:39:44,153 --> 00:39:46,621
and some days,
the bear gets you.
786
00:39:46,655 --> 00:39:48,054
Reverse course.
787
00:39:50,292 --> 00:39:52,260
Take us back
into Federation territory.
788
00:39:52,294 --> 00:39:53,261
Warp six.
789
00:39:53,295 --> 00:39:54,592
Engage.
790
00:40:06,444 --> 00:40:10,005
Keiko, l need your help.
791
00:40:10,047 --> 00:40:11,139
l have offended you
792
00:40:11,182 --> 00:40:13,878
and need to find a way
to rectify my mistake.
793
00:40:13,918 --> 00:40:15,613
l am not sure what to do.
794
00:40:15,653 --> 00:40:17,484
You haven't offended me.
795
00:40:17,521 --> 00:40:19,284
l should not have interfered.
796
00:40:19,323 --> 00:40:21,314
lt would be best if l apologize.
797
00:40:21,359 --> 00:40:23,691
lt would be best
if you got dressed.
798
00:40:23,728 --> 00:40:25,923
For the wedding.
799
00:40:25,997 --> 00:40:27,123
Oh.
800
00:40:27,164 --> 00:40:29,189
But...?
801
00:40:30,201 --> 00:40:31,828
Come here.
802
00:40:31,869 --> 00:40:34,463
l have the most
beautiful carnation
803
00:40:34,505 --> 00:40:36,632
for the father of the bride.
804
00:40:36,674 --> 00:40:38,642
Now, don't be nervous.
805
00:40:38,676 --> 00:40:40,576
l am not nervous.
806
00:40:40,611 --> 00:40:42,602
l am confused.
807
00:41:35,266 --> 00:41:38,895
Since the days of the
first wooden sailing ships
808
00:41:38,936 --> 00:41:43,873
all Captains have enjoyed
the happy privilege
809
00:41:43,908 --> 00:41:47,810
of joining together two people
810
00:41:47,845 --> 00:41:50,211
in the bonds of matrimony.
811
00:41:50,247 --> 00:41:51,441
And so
812
00:41:51,482 --> 00:41:55,578
it is my honor to unite you,
Keiko lshikawa
813
00:41:55,619 --> 00:42:00,750
and you, Miles Edward O'Brien,
together in matrimony...
814
00:42:00,791 --> 00:42:03,521
There are still
many human emotions
815
00:42:03,561 --> 00:42:07,657
l do not fully comprehend--
anger, hatred, revenge--
816
00:42:07,698 --> 00:42:10,599
but l am not mystified
by the desire to be loved...
817
00:42:11,836 --> 00:42:13,531
...or the need for friendship.
818
00:42:13,571 --> 00:42:17,598
These are things
l do understand.
819
00:42:19,643 --> 00:42:21,133
Congratulations!
820
00:42:52,276 --> 00:42:54,574
l was looking for Dr. Crusher.
821
00:42:54,612 --> 00:42:56,603
Shh.
822
00:42:58,949 --> 00:43:00,917
The Juarez child?
823
00:43:00,951 --> 00:43:03,283
Mm-hmm... a boy.
824
00:43:03,320 --> 00:43:06,585
At the same time we
were facing destruction
825
00:43:06,624 --> 00:43:09,787
this small miracle
was taking place.
826
00:43:14,198 --> 00:43:16,598
Welcome aboard.
827
00:43:22,106 --> 00:43:23,903
All systems normal, sir.
828
00:43:24,008 --> 00:43:26,636
We are on course
for Adelphous lV.
829
00:43:26,677 --> 00:43:29,202
Engineering is realigning
the main deflector dish
830
00:43:29,246 --> 00:43:31,407
Sick Bay reports
Lieutenant Umbato
831
00:43:31,449 --> 00:43:34,077
broke two ribs
during a holodeck exercise
832
00:43:34,118 --> 00:43:37,110
and sensors continue to gather
long-range information
833
00:43:37,154 --> 00:43:38,485
on the Murasaki quasar.
834
00:43:38,522 --> 00:43:39,489
Very well.
835
00:43:39,523 --> 00:43:40,490
l have the Bridge.
836
00:43:40,524 --> 00:43:41,513
Aye, sir.
837
00:43:42,526 --> 00:43:45,256
lf being human
is not simply a matter
838
00:43:45,296 --> 00:43:47,491
of being born flesh and blood
839
00:43:47,531 --> 00:43:51,558
if it is instead a way
of thinking, acting and feeling
840
00:43:51,602 --> 00:43:53,160
then l am hopeful that one day
841
00:43:53,204 --> 00:43:54,933
l will discover
my own humanity.
842
00:43:54,972 --> 00:43:56,940
Begin night watch.
843
00:43:56,974 --> 00:44:00,705
Until then, Commander Maddox,
l will continue
844
00:44:00,744 --> 00:44:04,202
learning, changing, growing
845
00:44:04,248 --> 00:44:07,740
and trying to become more
than what l am.