1 00:00:05,050 --> 00:00:08,880 So why were you rolling around in Cypirion cactus? 2 00:00:09,050 --> 00:00:12,430 - You know Rebecca Smith? - The new tactical officer? 3 00:00:13,050 --> 00:00:16,060 We took a walk in the arboretum. We sat down, we got comfortable. 4 00:00:16,220 --> 00:00:20,270 Things got a little romantic, and then I rolled over. Ah! 5 00:00:20,440 --> 00:00:24,940 Blurred vision, dizziness, uh, palpitations. 6 00:00:25,110 --> 00:00:29,070 A stinging sensation in the lower spine. 7 00:00:29,240 --> 00:00:31,530 It's Terrelian Death Syndrome, isn't it? 8 00:00:31,700 --> 00:00:33,200 I thought we agreed you'd come to me 9 00:00:33,370 --> 00:00:35,120 before checking Starfleet Medical Database. 10 00:00:35,290 --> 00:00:37,490 Yes, well, uh, this time, I'm glad I did. 11 00:00:37,660 --> 00:00:42,120 Because maybe we can stop the cellular decay before it's too late. 12 00:00:42,290 --> 00:00:45,130 Reg, you don't have Terrelian Death Syndrome. 13 00:00:45,300 --> 00:00:46,880 Are you--? 14 00:00:47,050 --> 00:00:49,420 - You're sure? - I'm sure. 15 00:00:52,760 --> 00:00:56,260 Then maybe it is Symbalene blood burn. 16 00:00:56,430 --> 00:00:59,480 No. No. 17 00:00:59,980 --> 00:01:01,640 I don't see anything wrong with you at all. 18 00:01:01,810 --> 00:01:03,520 Wait a minute. 19 00:01:03,690 --> 00:01:06,520 There is a slight imbalance in your K-3 cell count. 20 00:01:06,690 --> 00:01:10,820 - My K-3s? Oh, no, no-- - Barclay, I'm sure it's nothing. 21 00:01:10,990 --> 00:01:14,780 Look, I'll run a micro-cellular scan. 22 00:01:14,950 --> 00:01:18,040 We'll see. This will take a couple of minutes. 23 00:01:18,200 --> 00:01:22,290 Baldwin, I need that new toxic series on Ensign Brooks right away. 24 00:01:25,590 --> 00:01:27,670 How's my smallest patient doing? 25 00:01:27,840 --> 00:01:29,420 DATA: I believe she is doing well. 26 00:01:29,590 --> 00:01:31,880 Her appetite has increased by 7 percent, 27 00:01:32,050 --> 00:01:35,760 and she is beginning to engage in prenatal behavior. 28 00:01:35,930 --> 00:01:37,600 CRUSHER: Oh, she is getting close. 29 00:01:37,760 --> 00:01:39,470 You'll have a fresh litter of hungry kittens 30 00:01:39,640 --> 00:01:40,680 before the week is over. 31 00:01:40,850 --> 00:01:43,350 Let me just run an amniotic scan to make sure everything's fine. 32 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:44,690 BARCLAY: Doctor-- - Then l'll-- 33 00:01:44,850 --> 00:01:46,190 Doctor? 34 00:01:46,360 --> 00:01:48,520 My capillaries are shrinking. 35 00:01:48,690 --> 00:01:50,360 Excuse me. 36 00:01:51,150 --> 00:01:53,360 Alyssa, can you take care of Spot for a minute? 37 00:01:53,530 --> 00:01:56,070 - Start a preliminary amniotic scan. - Yes, doctor. 38 00:01:56,240 --> 00:02:00,120 My intravascular pressure, it's going through the roof. 39 00:02:00,290 --> 00:02:02,700 You're right, it is elevated. 40 00:02:03,620 --> 00:02:05,920 You've also got heightened electrophoretic activity. 41 00:02:06,080 --> 00:02:09,340 Electrophoretic activity? Is it serious? 42 00:02:09,500 --> 00:02:14,340 Well, based on this, I'd say you've got 70, maybe 80 years. 43 00:02:14,510 --> 00:02:17,050 Eighty--? Eighty years? 44 00:02:18,260 --> 00:02:19,470 Yes, Reg. 45 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:22,390 What you've got is a mild case of Urodelan flu. 46 00:02:22,560 --> 00:02:25,730 Now, it's nothing serious, most humans have a natural immunity to it. 47 00:02:25,900 --> 00:02:27,060 But the T cell in your DNA 48 00:02:27,230 --> 00:02:29,400 that would normally fight off the infection is dormant. 49 00:02:29,570 --> 00:02:32,730 Hmm. So you mean I have bad genes? 50 00:02:32,900 --> 00:02:36,360 You have one dormant gene out of a hundred thousand. 51 00:02:36,530 --> 00:02:40,490 And I can activate that gene with a synthetic T cell. 52 00:02:40,660 --> 00:02:42,950 To let the body fight the infection naturally. 53 00:02:43,120 --> 00:02:44,580 Oh. 54 00:02:45,080 --> 00:02:47,120 You should feel better in a couple of days. 55 00:02:47,290 --> 00:02:51,090 - Thank you, doctor. l feel much better. - Good. 56 00:02:51,750 --> 00:02:54,760 Now, stay away from Medical Database. 57 00:02:56,300 --> 00:02:58,720 And you stay out of the arboretum. 58 00:03:00,430 --> 00:03:02,100 Everything looks fine, Data. 59 00:03:02,270 --> 00:03:04,640 You wanna know the sex of the kittens? 60 00:03:04,810 --> 00:03:07,600 I have noticed that many humans prefer not to know, 61 00:03:07,770 --> 00:03:10,650 in order to experience the surprise during birth. 62 00:03:10,820 --> 00:03:13,280 I believe l will preserve the mystery until then. 63 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:17,200 I know what you mean. I don't want to know either. 64 00:03:17,660 --> 00:03:19,200 Alyssa? 65 00:03:19,370 --> 00:03:21,370 Spot's not the only one who's going to be a mother. 66 00:03:21,530 --> 00:03:24,200 Oh, Alyssa, that's wonderful! 67 00:03:24,370 --> 00:03:25,580 How did Andrew take the news? 68 00:03:25,750 --> 00:03:27,750 He was a little shocked. But he's getting over it. 69 00:03:27,920 --> 00:03:28,960 [CRUSHER LAUGHS] 70 00:03:29,130 --> 00:03:32,040 I have spent the past nine weeks as an expectant parent. 71 00:03:32,210 --> 00:03:34,960 I would be happy to share my insights with your husband. 72 00:03:35,130 --> 00:03:38,930 If my experience is any indication, he will need all the help he can get. 73 00:03:39,090 --> 00:03:41,010 [SPOT MEOWS AND OGAWA CHUCKLES] 74 00:04:07,870 --> 00:04:12,000 PICARD: Space, the final frontier. 75 00:04:12,670 --> 00:04:16,670 These are the voyages ofthe starship Enterprise. 76 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:22,140 Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, 77 00:04:22,300 --> 00:04:26,720 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 78 00:04:26,890 --> 00:04:31,270 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 79 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:33,580 PICARD: Captain's log, stardate 47653.2. 80 00:05:33,750 --> 00:05:36,540 We are performing field tests of our new tactical systems 81 00:05:36,710 --> 00:05:37,920 and weapon upgrades. 82 00:05:38,090 --> 00:05:41,090 Mr. Worf is supervising the exercises. 83 00:05:41,260 --> 00:05:43,930 The next test will involve the new photon torpedoes. 84 00:05:44,090 --> 00:05:47,350 The explosive yield has been increased by 1 1 percent, 85 00:05:47,510 --> 00:05:50,600 and I have enhanced the targeting system 86 00:05:50,770 --> 00:05:51,980 for increased accuracy. 87 00:05:52,140 --> 00:05:55,480 Sounds fascinating, Mr. Worf, please proceed. 88 00:05:55,650 --> 00:06:00,190 Setting targeting coordinates, 005. Mark, 31 7. 89 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:03,030 Spread pattern Delta-9-4. 90 00:06:03,200 --> 00:06:04,530 Torpedoes armed and loaded, sir. 91 00:06:04,700 --> 00:06:06,620 Fire when ready. 92 00:06:14,580 --> 00:06:16,210 Worf? 93 00:06:18,670 --> 00:06:22,130 One of the torpedoes has veered off course. 94 00:06:22,300 --> 00:06:25,050 It appears to be a malfunction in the guidance system. 95 00:06:25,220 --> 00:06:27,430 Abort and destroy. 96 00:06:28,100 --> 00:06:29,930 The torpedo is not responding. 97 00:06:30,100 --> 00:06:32,350 Subspace detonator will not engage. 98 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:34,640 Lock on phasers. 99 00:06:35,100 --> 00:06:37,480 The torpedo is out of range. 100 00:06:38,820 --> 00:06:40,940 Even for your newly improved phasers? 101 00:06:41,110 --> 00:06:43,440 Maintain a sensor lock on the torpedo, Mr. Worf. 102 00:06:43,610 --> 00:06:44,860 We'll have to go after it. 103 00:06:45,030 --> 00:06:46,450 That would be inadvisable, sir. 104 00:06:46,610 --> 00:06:48,780 The asteroid field is unusually dense. 105 00:06:48,950 --> 00:06:52,450 The Enterprise is too large to safely navigate through it. 106 00:06:52,620 --> 00:06:54,410 Then I'll take a shuttlecraft and retrieve it. 107 00:06:54,580 --> 00:06:56,120 Mr. Data, you're with me. 108 00:06:56,290 --> 00:06:59,920 Captain, the shuttle pilot who's on duty is Lieutenant Hayes. 109 00:07:00,340 --> 00:07:03,460 I happen to be a reasonably qualified pilot, Number One. 110 00:07:03,630 --> 00:07:08,430 Besides, these tests hardly require the captain's personal attention. 111 00:07:08,590 --> 00:07:10,390 Understood. Enjoy yourself. 112 00:07:11,350 --> 00:07:13,010 Mr. Worf, 113 00:07:13,890 --> 00:07:19,650 I think that you should consider analyzing your new guidance system. 114 00:07:21,150 --> 00:07:24,990 Captain, l will need a few minutes to attend to a personal matter. 115 00:07:26,950 --> 00:07:28,530 Me? 116 00:07:28,700 --> 00:07:30,990 DATA: lt is possible that it will take several days 117 00:07:31,160 --> 00:07:33,330 for Captain Picard and me to complete our mission. 118 00:07:33,490 --> 00:07:35,080 I would prefer to have a human present 119 00:07:35,250 --> 00:07:37,080 to supervise the birthing process. 120 00:07:37,250 --> 00:07:38,790 Well, I'd be honored. 121 00:07:38,960 --> 00:07:40,460 [SPOT MEOWS] 122 00:07:42,170 --> 00:07:44,550 I have noticed that you are the only other member of the crew 123 00:07:44,710 --> 00:07:46,380 whom Spot seems to like. 124 00:07:46,550 --> 00:07:48,970 Really? That's hard to believe. 125 00:07:49,140 --> 00:07:52,180 You're such a sweet little kitty. 126 00:07:52,350 --> 00:07:54,390 She is to you. 127 00:07:56,390 --> 00:07:59,850 However, there have been several injuries 128 00:08:00,020 --> 00:08:03,150 to other members of the crew who have attempted to care for Spot. 129 00:08:03,320 --> 00:08:08,360 So has she, um, picked a place? 130 00:08:09,490 --> 00:08:10,740 A place? 131 00:08:10,910 --> 00:08:14,490 Cats usually like to pick a specific location to give birth, 132 00:08:14,660 --> 00:08:19,160 and it's usually dark and secluded, 133 00:08:19,330 --> 00:08:21,920 and I believe... 134 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:26,920 ...that this is it. 135 00:08:27,090 --> 00:08:28,380 [SPOT MEOWS] 136 00:08:32,430 --> 00:08:34,680 I'm curious, sir. 137 00:08:34,850 --> 00:08:37,270 Who's the father? 138 00:08:37,680 --> 00:08:39,600 I am not certain. 139 00:08:39,770 --> 00:08:42,350 Spot has escaped from my quarters on several occasions, 140 00:08:42,520 --> 00:08:45,730 and there are 1 2 male felines onboard. 141 00:08:45,900 --> 00:08:49,150 I intend to run a full DNA analysis on the kittens once they-- 142 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:50,650 PICARD [OVER COM]: Picard to Data. 143 00:08:50,820 --> 00:08:52,660 Report to Shuttlebay 2. 144 00:08:52,820 --> 00:08:54,870 On my way, sir. 145 00:08:55,030 --> 00:08:56,490 Goodbye, Spot. 146 00:08:56,660 --> 00:08:58,910 I believe you are in good hands. 147 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:01,620 You have nothing to worry about, sir. 148 00:09:13,890 --> 00:09:15,260 [GRUNTS] 149 00:09:17,470 --> 00:09:18,680 Problem? 150 00:09:18,850 --> 00:09:21,770 I have performed 1 3 diagnostics on the weapons array, 151 00:09:21,940 --> 00:09:24,060 and I can find nothing wrong with the guidance system. 152 00:09:24,230 --> 00:09:26,440 I'll have Geordi run a diagnostic on the torpedo bay. 153 00:09:26,610 --> 00:09:30,070 - Maybe he can find something. - Must you stand so close to me? 154 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:33,240 Lieutenant, are you all right? 155 00:09:34,490 --> 00:09:36,160 - Yes, I am fine. - No, you're not. 156 00:09:36,330 --> 00:09:39,330 You've been working for six hours straight, you're tired. Take a break. 157 00:09:39,500 --> 00:09:41,750 - But-- - It's an order, lieutenant. 158 00:09:51,920 --> 00:09:53,970 TROI: Thanks for waiting. 159 00:09:54,760 --> 00:09:57,350 Do not approach me unannounced, especially when l'm eating. 160 00:09:57,510 --> 00:10:00,060 We were supposed to be having lunch together, remember? 161 00:10:00,220 --> 00:10:02,390 I was hungry. 162 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:04,270 Well, I'm hungry too. 163 00:10:04,440 --> 00:10:06,520 - Excuse me. - Yes? 164 00:10:06,690 --> 00:10:10,360 Could I have an order of Ongilin caviar? 165 00:10:10,530 --> 00:10:13,450 - Make that a double order. SERVER: Certainly. 166 00:10:13,610 --> 00:10:15,700 Caviar, for lunch? 167 00:10:15,870 --> 00:10:17,280 I'm in the mood for something salty. 168 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:18,490 [WORF SCOFFS] 169 00:10:18,660 --> 00:10:22,200 Besides, it's no stranger than what you're eating. 170 00:10:28,920 --> 00:10:30,170 [SIGHS 171 00:10:31,800 --> 00:10:35,300 Have you noticed how dry the air is on the ship? 172 00:10:35,470 --> 00:10:38,050 I wonder if the environmental controls are set properly. 173 00:10:38,390 --> 00:10:39,640 [BURPS] 174 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,060 You're excused. 175 00:10:42,220 --> 00:10:44,520 SERVER: Here you go. TROI: Mm. 176 00:10:59,490 --> 00:11:00,580 Is something wrong? 177 00:11:07,420 --> 00:11:12,000 It has been a difficult day. The torpedo guidance system failed. 178 00:11:12,170 --> 00:11:13,210 It was my fault. 179 00:11:14,380 --> 00:11:17,720 - You always say that. - It was my fault! 180 00:11:18,590 --> 00:11:20,640 I designed that guidance system. 181 00:11:20,810 --> 00:11:23,220 Worf, calm down. 182 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:27,730 I think you're under more stress than you'd like to admit. 183 00:11:27,900 --> 00:11:30,270 Maybe you should get some rest. 184 00:11:31,610 --> 00:11:33,780 Perhaps you are right. 185 00:11:34,490 --> 00:11:35,990 If you will excuse me... 186 00:11:38,570 --> 00:11:40,910 I didn't mean right now. 187 00:11:48,750 --> 00:11:50,540 [YELLS 188 00:12:22,490 --> 00:12:24,200 [GRUNTING] 189 00:12:50,730 --> 00:12:53,100 BARCLAY: We removed the torpedo bay's primary guidance module 190 00:12:53,270 --> 00:12:55,610 and found a power fluctuation in the forward sensor cluster. 191 00:12:55,780 --> 00:12:58,490 Now, we think it maybe a radial imbalance in the phase discriminator. 192 00:12:58,650 --> 00:13:00,900 Now, what we wanna do next is run a level four diagnostic, 193 00:13:01,070 --> 00:13:03,660 but we're going to have to shut down auxiliary power to 1 9 decks-- 194 00:13:03,820 --> 00:13:05,740 Wait a minute, slow down. You lost me back there. 195 00:13:05,910 --> 00:13:07,490 - Which sensor clusters? - The forward. 196 00:13:07,660 --> 00:13:10,620 It's a power fluctuation in the converter nodes. 197 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:12,210 It's a minor adjustment, it's minor. 198 00:13:12,370 --> 00:13:15,540 It's all right here on this diagram, commander. 199 00:13:17,420 --> 00:13:21,930 Hmm. I'll look this over later. Go ahead, you run your diagnostic. 200 00:13:22,090 --> 00:13:24,970 I'll inform the other departments about the, uh, power systems. 201 00:13:25,140 --> 00:13:26,260 [PANEL BEEPING] 202 00:13:26,430 --> 00:13:28,390 I'll check that. 203 00:13:28,560 --> 00:13:29,890 He's full of energy today. 204 00:13:30,060 --> 00:13:31,230 I can't get him to slow down, 205 00:13:31,390 --> 00:13:33,520 he's been working like that since last night. 206 00:13:33,690 --> 00:13:37,230 BARCLAY: Looks like a plasma conduit cut out in Junction 1 7. 207 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:38,440 I'll go look at it. 208 00:13:38,610 --> 00:13:40,440 Wait a minute, Reg, I'll go with you. 209 00:13:40,610 --> 00:13:42,700 Keep you posted. 210 00:13:52,250 --> 00:13:54,420 Computer, increase ambient temperature 211 00:13:54,580 --> 00:13:56,840 by 2 degrees centigrade. 212 00:13:57,000 --> 00:13:59,590 And increase relative humidity by 1 0 percent. 213 00:14:00,170 --> 00:14:03,380 Computer, reset environmental controls to standard. 214 00:14:03,550 --> 00:14:05,930 Worf, it's freezing in here. 215 00:14:06,100 --> 00:14:08,180 You have already raised the temperature three times. 216 00:14:08,350 --> 00:14:10,270 - It is too hot. - Live with it. 217 00:14:10,430 --> 00:14:13,100 Computer, execute my original command. 218 00:14:19,280 --> 00:14:20,780 I need a bath. 219 00:14:20,940 --> 00:14:22,940 You have the Bridge. 220 00:14:24,610 --> 00:14:27,780 Here we are. It looks like a ruptured conduit. 221 00:14:27,950 --> 00:14:31,740 No problem. I'll just bypass it. 222 00:14:34,670 --> 00:14:36,120 LA FORGE: Reg, wait a second here. 223 00:14:37,250 --> 00:14:39,590 Take a look at these corroded edges here. 224 00:14:39,750 --> 00:14:41,840 It looks like something's dissolved the bulkhead 225 00:14:42,010 --> 00:14:44,300 and eaten right through the conduit. 226 00:14:44,470 --> 00:14:46,800 There are high levels of cholic acid here. 227 00:14:46,970 --> 00:14:48,220 Enzymatic agents. 228 00:14:48,390 --> 00:14:53,220 You know, I wouldn't be surprised if that solvent was organic. 229 00:14:53,390 --> 00:14:55,980 Maybe we should run a bio-spectral analysis on the solvent. 230 00:14:56,150 --> 00:14:59,190 - Take a closer look. - That's a very good idea. 231 00:14:59,360 --> 00:15:01,360 But first, we should take a break. 232 00:15:01,530 --> 00:15:04,360 You go ahead, sir, I'll take care of it. 233 00:15:05,490 --> 00:15:08,570 Commander, we received a communication from Starfleet. 234 00:15:08,740 --> 00:15:11,410 They wanted to know when they could expect your performance analysis 235 00:15:11,580 --> 00:15:13,870 of the new weapon systems. 236 00:15:14,040 --> 00:15:17,250 - The weapon systems? - Yes, sir. 237 00:15:17,960 --> 00:15:21,170 The ones we've been testing for the past few days? 238 00:15:22,300 --> 00:15:23,960 That's right. 239 00:15:25,840 --> 00:15:28,430 What should l tell them, sir? 240 00:15:29,010 --> 00:15:30,850 Tell them... 241 00:15:35,810 --> 00:15:38,390 Tell them we haven't finished yet. 242 00:15:50,240 --> 00:15:51,410 What are you doing here? 243 00:15:51,580 --> 00:15:53,870 I had to be near you. 244 00:15:55,040 --> 00:15:58,250 Computer, increase temperature by 5 degrees. 245 00:15:58,420 --> 00:16:00,920 - Get out of that water now. - Leave me alone! 246 00:16:01,630 --> 00:16:02,670 [TROl SHRlEKS] 247 00:16:11,510 --> 00:16:14,060 Can l have a glass of water? 248 00:16:14,220 --> 00:16:15,600 It's so cold in here. 249 00:16:15,770 --> 00:16:18,020 Your temperature's dropped almost 8 degrees. 250 00:16:18,190 --> 00:16:21,150 I wanna run a hypothalamic series right away. 251 00:16:21,310 --> 00:16:22,940 Doctor, we've had three other crew members 252 00:16:23,110 --> 00:16:24,690 complaining about the temperature levels. 253 00:16:24,860 --> 00:16:28,320 Some feel they have fevers, others, they're freezing like Counselor Troi. 254 00:16:28,490 --> 00:16:29,990 Call Dr. Selar and Dr. Hacopian. 255 00:16:30,160 --> 00:16:33,120 It looks like we've got some sort of viral infection going on around here. 256 00:16:33,280 --> 00:16:35,870 I wanna check on Lieutenant Worf. 257 00:16:43,920 --> 00:16:47,090 Worf, have you had any unusual symptoms lately? 258 00:16:47,260 --> 00:16:50,010 Headaches, nausea, dizziness? 259 00:16:50,470 --> 00:16:51,800 Worf? 260 00:16:52,390 --> 00:16:54,550 Worf, do you hear me? 261 00:16:56,220 --> 00:16:59,810 I'm gonna run a full bio-scan. I want you to lie down. 262 00:17:01,730 --> 00:17:05,110 Okay, we can do this sitting up. 263 00:17:08,070 --> 00:17:10,860 What is this? 264 00:17:14,450 --> 00:17:18,120 Worf, how long have you had this on your neck? 265 00:17:21,290 --> 00:17:23,460 It looks like it's full of some bio-acidic compound, 266 00:17:23,630 --> 00:17:25,460 almost like a venom sac. 267 00:17:26,300 --> 00:17:27,630 Worf... 268 00:17:29,970 --> 00:17:31,720 Open your mouth. 269 00:17:34,010 --> 00:17:35,600 [SCREAMlNG] 270 00:17:42,060 --> 00:17:44,850 OGAWA: Get a hypospray right away. 271 00:17:49,030 --> 00:17:53,200 I managed to get her into stasis before the venom paralyzed her. 272 00:17:53,360 --> 00:17:55,700 She's going to need reconstructive surgery, 273 00:17:55,870 --> 00:17:57,780 but I think she'll be all right. 274 00:17:57,950 --> 00:18:00,330 Sir, we've analyzed the venom 275 00:18:00,500 --> 00:18:01,950 and compared it to the acidic compound 276 00:18:02,120 --> 00:18:03,830 found at Junction 1 7 and on Decks 1 0 and 1 2. 277 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:06,830 They all have the same enzymatic composition. 278 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:09,000 Are you saying that Worf is spraying this--? 279 00:18:09,170 --> 00:18:11,590 - Venom. - This venom all over the ship? 280 00:18:11,760 --> 00:18:12,840 I'd say so. 281 00:18:13,010 --> 00:18:16,510 Sixty crewmen have begun exhibiting strange behavioral changes. 282 00:18:17,350 --> 00:18:20,310 Memory loss, fatigue, headaches. 283 00:18:20,470 --> 00:18:22,020 I think one thing is clear. 284 00:18:22,180 --> 00:18:25,020 There's some sort of disease aboard the Enterprise, 285 00:18:25,190 --> 00:18:27,020 and it's spreading. 286 00:18:27,190 --> 00:18:30,480 I'm having trouble concentrating, myself. 287 00:18:31,440 --> 00:18:34,700 It's like my mind keeps wandering. 288 00:18:35,660 --> 00:18:36,700 I can't-- 289 00:18:37,410 --> 00:18:40,490 Commander, I've got seven security teams out hunting for Worf. 290 00:18:40,660 --> 00:18:43,540 For some reason, sensors are having a difficult time locking on to him. 291 00:18:43,710 --> 00:18:45,870 I've called for a level two security alert. 292 00:18:46,040 --> 00:18:48,250 Do you think we should go to a level one? 293 00:18:49,670 --> 00:18:50,960 I don't know, what do you think? 294 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:54,220 - I think we should. - Okay, sounds good. 295 00:18:55,550 --> 00:18:57,890 Then you'll take care of that security thing? 296 00:18:59,010 --> 00:19:00,510 Yes, sir, I will. 297 00:19:00,680 --> 00:19:02,470 RlKER: Okay, I'll notify Starfleet. 298 00:19:02,640 --> 00:19:04,600 I'll let them know what's happening. 299 00:19:04,770 --> 00:19:06,730 You have your orders. 300 00:19:07,560 --> 00:19:08,730 Dismissed. 301 00:19:15,240 --> 00:19:17,820 Computer, send a subspace message. 302 00:19:17,990 --> 00:19:20,240 Starfleet Command. 303 00:19:21,410 --> 00:19:24,700 Security channel authorization. 304 00:19:24,870 --> 00:19:30,170 COMPUTER: AIpha-4-7 authorization required to activate security channel. 305 00:19:31,590 --> 00:19:33,300 Computer... 306 00:19:33,920 --> 00:19:36,550 COMPUTER: Awaiting authorization. 307 00:19:44,310 --> 00:19:45,680 PICARD: Captain's log, supplemental. 308 00:19:45,850 --> 00:19:48,440 Commander Data and I have recovered the stray torpedo 309 00:19:48,600 --> 00:19:50,190 after a three-day search. 310 00:19:50,360 --> 00:19:52,610 We are en route back to the Enterprise. 311 00:19:53,190 --> 00:19:57,400 Captain, the ship is not at the prearranged coordinates. 312 00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:02,200 - Have they been delayed? - I do not know. 313 00:20:02,370 --> 00:20:05,120 I am unable to raise them on any communication channel. 314 00:20:05,290 --> 00:20:08,290 Scan the vicinity. See if you can find them. 315 00:20:10,210 --> 00:20:11,250 DATA: I found it, sir. 316 00:20:11,420 --> 00:20:13,790 - Two light-years away. PICARD: Set a course. 317 00:20:24,680 --> 00:20:27,560 The Enterprise appears to be adrift. 318 00:20:27,730 --> 00:20:30,480 I am reading power fluctuations on all decks. 319 00:20:30,650 --> 00:20:33,560 - Life signs? - There are life signs. 320 00:20:33,730 --> 00:20:36,570 However, sensor readings are highly distorted. 321 00:20:36,740 --> 00:20:39,490 I am unable to identify specific life forms. 322 00:20:39,990 --> 00:20:41,660 Adjust the axial stabilizers 323 00:20:41,820 --> 00:20:45,280 to match the attitude and rotation rate of the Enterprise. 324 00:20:45,450 --> 00:20:47,830 I'm gonna dock the shuttle manually. 325 00:21:42,930 --> 00:21:44,970 Main power is off-line. 326 00:21:45,140 --> 00:21:48,470 All systems are in standby or emergency mode. 327 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:51,560 There is no response from any manned station. 328 00:21:51,730 --> 00:21:53,020 Any sign of the crew? 329 00:21:53,190 --> 00:21:55,060 I cannot access internal sensors from here. 330 00:21:55,230 --> 00:21:56,980 We will have to go to the Bridge. 331 00:21:58,150 --> 00:22:00,320 [ANIMALS GRUNTING AND SQUEALING NEARBY] 332 00:22:08,620 --> 00:22:12,040 - That sounds like animals. - Yes, sir. 333 00:22:12,210 --> 00:22:16,210 I am able to discern over 300 different vocalizations. 334 00:22:16,380 --> 00:22:18,380 [HEAVY FOOTSTEPS NEARBY 335 00:22:23,760 --> 00:22:25,720 Look at this. 336 00:22:37,060 --> 00:22:40,270 It is composed of reptilian DNA. 337 00:22:40,440 --> 00:22:45,360 I believe it is an epidermal layer that has been cast off during molting. 338 00:22:45,950 --> 00:22:49,410 But it seems to be humanoid. 339 00:22:49,580 --> 00:22:52,200 Yes, sir. I cannot explain it. 340 00:22:52,370 --> 00:22:54,000 There are no species aboard the Enterprise 341 00:22:54,160 --> 00:22:56,790 that shed their skin in this fashion. 342 00:23:07,010 --> 00:23:08,800 Sir. 343 00:23:10,260 --> 00:23:11,760 PICARD: Hmm. 344 00:23:12,350 --> 00:23:15,270 These are Counselor Troi's quarters. 345 00:23:16,980 --> 00:23:18,980 Can you tell if she's inside? 346 00:23:19,150 --> 00:23:20,400 No, sir. 347 00:23:20,570 --> 00:23:21,610 [PICARD SIGHS] 348 00:23:21,780 --> 00:23:24,820 Data, I want to have look in here. 349 00:23:24,990 --> 00:23:26,780 Stand ready. 350 00:23:36,710 --> 00:23:40,500 The environmental settings in these quarters have been altered. 351 00:23:47,680 --> 00:23:49,930 Data, over here. 352 00:24:02,400 --> 00:24:04,070 [GASPlNG] 353 00:24:04,480 --> 00:24:06,780 Deanna. What's happened to her? 354 00:24:10,870 --> 00:24:14,910 Her DNA is in a state of ribocyatic flux. 355 00:24:15,080 --> 00:24:17,410 Her genetic codes are being re-sequenced, 356 00:24:17,580 --> 00:24:19,580 and her cells are mutating as a result. 357 00:24:20,250 --> 00:24:23,670 At a fundamental level, sir, she is no longer human. 358 00:24:24,460 --> 00:24:25,500 What is she? 359 00:24:25,670 --> 00:24:27,340 Her respiratory tissue has become capable 360 00:24:27,510 --> 00:24:30,010 of metabolizing both water and air. 361 00:24:30,180 --> 00:24:33,720 And her eyes have developed nictitating membranes. 362 00:24:33,890 --> 00:24:35,680 I believe she is amphibian, sir. 363 00:24:36,350 --> 00:24:38,560 She has been injured. 364 00:24:40,400 --> 00:24:41,440 Yes, sir. 365 00:24:41,610 --> 00:24:44,400 There is Klingon DNA in the wound. 366 00:24:44,570 --> 00:24:45,730 It is saliva. 367 00:24:46,900 --> 00:24:48,490 You're saying she's been bitten? 368 00:24:49,740 --> 00:24:51,110 It would appear so. 369 00:24:54,080 --> 00:24:56,700 I will need to run a full bio-spectral analysis. 370 00:24:56,910 --> 00:24:58,370 [SIGHS 371 00:24:59,330 --> 00:25:02,250 First, we've gotta get the ship under control. 372 00:25:03,840 --> 00:25:05,840 Let's go to the Bridge. 373 00:25:29,150 --> 00:25:31,990 His upper spinal column has been broken in three places. 374 00:25:32,160 --> 00:25:34,740 It looks as though he's been attacked by an animal. 375 00:25:34,910 --> 00:25:35,950 Yes, sir. 376 00:25:36,120 --> 00:25:38,870 Has his DNA been changed as well? 377 00:25:39,790 --> 00:25:41,160 Yes, sir. 378 00:25:41,330 --> 00:25:44,790 However, it was in its initial stages when he died. 379 00:25:56,970 --> 00:25:58,560 Captain. 380 00:26:02,770 --> 00:26:07,360 I am picking up 1 ,01 1 individual life forms within the ship. 381 00:26:07,520 --> 00:26:09,360 All exhibit a similar genetic flux 382 00:26:09,530 --> 00:26:11,280 to the one we observed in Counselor Troi. 383 00:26:11,440 --> 00:26:14,320 So the entire ship has been affected? 384 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:17,240 Most of the life forms are scattered throughout the ship. 385 00:26:17,410 --> 00:26:19,660 However, there are several large concentrations 386 00:26:19,830 --> 00:26:22,410 in the arboretum and the aquatic lab. 387 00:26:22,580 --> 00:26:24,830 I've regained attitude control to the ship, 388 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:27,880 but main power is still off-line. 389 00:26:28,040 --> 00:26:30,550 It looks as though the entire power transfer grid 390 00:26:30,710 --> 00:26:31,920 has been destroyed. 391 00:26:32,090 --> 00:26:34,300 [GRUNTING AND THUDDING NEARBY] 392 00:26:49,820 --> 00:26:51,360 [GRUNTING CONTlNUES] 393 00:27:09,420 --> 00:27:10,920 Will? 394 00:27:17,180 --> 00:27:18,680 Captain. 395 00:27:23,220 --> 00:27:26,640 His cranial plates have thickened by 20 percent. 396 00:27:26,810 --> 00:27:28,480 His brain is much smaller, sir. 397 00:27:28,650 --> 00:27:30,610 I do not believe he can comprehend our language. 398 00:27:31,730 --> 00:27:33,940 PICARD: Perhaps we can find a way to communicate. 399 00:27:34,740 --> 00:27:37,200 Will, can you understand what it is that I'm--? 400 00:27:37,360 --> 00:27:38,490 [GRUNTS] 401 00:27:38,990 --> 00:27:40,660 [BOTH YELL] 402 00:27:54,170 --> 00:27:56,010 He looks almost protohuman. 403 00:27:56,170 --> 00:27:57,260 Yes, sir. 404 00:27:57,430 --> 00:28:01,010 His DNA would seem to confirm that observation. 405 00:28:01,430 --> 00:28:05,640 Captain, l believe the crew is de-evolving. 406 00:28:15,990 --> 00:28:17,820 This tranquilizer should keep him unconscious 407 00:28:17,990 --> 00:28:20,160 for another seven hours. 408 00:28:22,780 --> 00:28:24,910 What have you found out? 409 00:28:25,080 --> 00:28:28,370 I have analyzed Commander Riker's DNA structure. 410 00:28:28,540 --> 00:28:32,330 A synthetic T cell has invaded his genetic codes. 411 00:28:32,500 --> 00:28:36,710 This T cell has begun to activate his latent introns. 412 00:28:36,880 --> 00:28:38,630 Introns? 413 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:42,140 They are genetic codes which are normally dormant. 414 00:28:42,300 --> 00:28:44,890 They are evolutionary holdovers. 415 00:28:45,060 --> 00:28:46,270 Sequences of DNA 416 00:28:46,430 --> 00:28:50,060 which provided key behavioral and physical characteristics 417 00:28:50,230 --> 00:28:53,520 millions of years ago, but are no longer necessary. 418 00:28:53,690 --> 00:28:58,360 For instance, Counselor Troi's gill slits and other amphibious characteristics 419 00:28:58,530 --> 00:29:02,950 were derived from introns which still contain amphibious codes. 420 00:29:03,120 --> 00:29:06,330 So these introns are causing her DNA 421 00:29:06,490 --> 00:29:09,250 to recombine in an earlier configuration. 422 00:29:09,410 --> 00:29:10,460 That is correct. 423 00:29:10,620 --> 00:29:14,000 In her case, the DNA has created an amphibious life form 424 00:29:14,170 --> 00:29:18,090 which became extinct over 50 million years ago. 425 00:29:18,260 --> 00:29:21,260 And Commander Riker's introns are changing him 426 00:29:21,430 --> 00:29:23,970 into what appears to be one of the earlier hominids. 427 00:29:24,140 --> 00:29:25,220 Yes, sir. 428 00:29:25,390 --> 00:29:27,180 I would say australopithecine. 429 00:29:29,680 --> 00:29:33,150 Each of these stages is another link in the evolutionary chain 430 00:29:33,310 --> 00:29:37,440 which stretches back to the origins of all life forms on Earth. 431 00:29:37,610 --> 00:29:40,570 Because introns can include genetic material 432 00:29:40,740 --> 00:29:44,530 from many different species over millions of years of evolution, 433 00:29:44,700 --> 00:29:47,240 it is possible that a wide variety of transformations 434 00:29:47,410 --> 00:29:48,950 is occurring among the crew. 435 00:29:49,120 --> 00:29:51,460 What about those crew members who are not from Earth? 436 00:29:51,620 --> 00:29:55,130 All humanoid life has a similar genetic pattern. 437 00:29:55,290 --> 00:29:59,590 The virus should work on non-human crew members in the same way. 438 00:29:59,760 --> 00:30:02,380 They are each de-evolving into earlier forms of life 439 00:30:02,550 --> 00:30:05,050 on their homeworlds. 440 00:30:05,220 --> 00:30:07,550 I feel I must inform you, sir, 441 00:30:07,720 --> 00:30:11,890 you have also been infected by the intron virus. 442 00:30:15,060 --> 00:30:17,060 How long before I begin to change? 443 00:30:17,230 --> 00:30:20,150 According to my calculations, within the next 12 hours, 444 00:30:20,320 --> 00:30:24,910 you'll begin to exhibit the first signs of your eventual transformation. 445 00:30:27,410 --> 00:30:29,660 And what will that be? 446 00:30:29,830 --> 00:30:34,120 I believe you will also de-evolve into an earlier form of primate. 447 00:30:34,290 --> 00:30:38,920 Possibly similar to a lemur or pygmy marmoset. 448 00:30:45,550 --> 00:30:47,050 Well, 449 00:30:47,850 --> 00:30:51,890 before I begin swinging through the ship looking for breakfast, 450 00:30:52,060 --> 00:30:53,350 we'd better find some answers. 451 00:30:53,520 --> 00:30:55,480 How do we reverse the process? 452 00:30:55,650 --> 00:30:57,190 I am uncertain. 453 00:30:57,360 --> 00:30:59,610 We will need to run several micro-cellular scans, 454 00:30:59,770 --> 00:31:03,280 however, the ship's main computer has been damaged. 455 00:31:03,860 --> 00:31:06,280 Captain, the computer in my quarters 456 00:31:06,450 --> 00:31:09,700 has an independent processing and memory storage unit. 457 00:31:09,870 --> 00:31:11,700 It should not have been affected. 458 00:31:11,870 --> 00:31:14,960 - I suggest we start from there. - Agreed. 459 00:31:26,090 --> 00:31:28,010 [KITTENS MEOWING] 460 00:31:33,430 --> 00:31:36,560 It would appear that Spot has had her kittens. 461 00:31:44,110 --> 00:31:45,360 They sound hungry. 462 00:31:45,530 --> 00:31:47,150 Yes. 463 00:31:47,320 --> 00:31:50,320 I am curious as to why Spot is not caring for them. 464 00:31:50,490 --> 00:31:52,580 [CROAKING] 465 00:31:59,500 --> 00:32:03,840 It would seem that the intron virus is not limited to humanoid life forms. 466 00:32:04,340 --> 00:32:06,130 No, sir. 467 00:32:07,260 --> 00:32:08,800 [TRICORDER BEEPING] 468 00:32:14,350 --> 00:32:15,720 PICARD: What is it? 469 00:32:15,890 --> 00:32:19,100 These kittens were born less than 24 hours ago. 470 00:32:19,270 --> 00:32:21,360 It would appear that Spot's transformation 471 00:32:21,520 --> 00:32:24,520 took place at approximately the same time. 472 00:32:24,690 --> 00:32:29,070 So Spot was giving birth to the kittens at the same time 473 00:32:29,240 --> 00:32:31,870 that she was changing into a reptilian life form. 474 00:32:32,030 --> 00:32:34,200 I believe so. 475 00:32:34,370 --> 00:32:38,660 For some reason, the intron virus was not passed on to the kittens. 476 00:32:38,830 --> 00:32:41,040 I do not know why. 477 00:32:42,880 --> 00:32:44,040 If I remember my biology, 478 00:32:44,210 --> 00:32:46,050 there are several natural immune systems 479 00:32:46,210 --> 00:32:47,760 that come into play in the mother's womb 480 00:32:47,920 --> 00:32:50,300 to protect the fetus from viral infections. 481 00:32:50,470 --> 00:32:51,680 That is true. 482 00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:53,930 Placental barriers, maternal antibodies 483 00:32:54,100 --> 00:32:57,890 and amniotic fluids all serve as a filtration system. 484 00:32:58,060 --> 00:33:00,690 Maybe we could have inhibited the intron virus 485 00:33:00,850 --> 00:33:04,770 by using the natural antibodies in Spot's amniotic fluid. 486 00:33:04,940 --> 00:33:06,820 It would take further research, 487 00:33:06,990 --> 00:33:10,400 but I believe to be effective on humanoid crew members, 488 00:33:10,570 --> 00:33:12,820 humanoid antibodies would be necessary. 489 00:33:12,990 --> 00:33:15,370 Then we should locate a pregnant humanoid. 490 00:33:15,540 --> 00:33:18,080 Nurse Ogawa has recently become pregnant. 491 00:33:18,250 --> 00:33:19,330 Where is she? 492 00:33:22,040 --> 00:33:26,210 I have traced her combadge signal to Deck 1 7, Section 21 Alpha. 493 00:33:26,380 --> 00:33:27,420 The arboretum. 494 00:33:27,590 --> 00:33:29,170 [RUMBLING 495 00:33:30,050 --> 00:33:32,760 One of the warp plasma vents has failed. 496 00:33:32,930 --> 00:33:34,300 Main Engineering has been abandoned. 497 00:33:34,470 --> 00:33:37,140 There is no one there to fix the problem. 498 00:33:44,150 --> 00:33:47,520 I can repair the damaged plasma vent from here. 499 00:33:48,280 --> 00:33:51,240 I'm gonna check the status of the warp core. 500 00:34:22,600 --> 00:34:24,270 [PICARD YELLS] 501 00:34:26,980 --> 00:34:28,150 Data! 502 00:34:30,990 --> 00:34:32,110 What was that? 503 00:34:35,490 --> 00:34:38,410 I believe it was Lieutenant Barclay. 504 00:34:38,580 --> 00:34:41,620 He appeared to be partially transformed into an arachnid. 505 00:34:43,000 --> 00:34:44,710 - A spider? - Yes, sir. 506 00:34:46,710 --> 00:34:47,790 Are you all right, captain? 507 00:34:48,670 --> 00:34:54,340 I have these intense feelings of fear 508 00:34:55,180 --> 00:34:56,930 and panic. 509 00:34:58,180 --> 00:34:59,510 I feel as if I were being watched. 510 00:34:59,680 --> 00:35:02,270 I can't explain it. 511 00:35:02,430 --> 00:35:04,180 You may be experiencing the initial stages 512 00:35:04,350 --> 00:35:06,230 of your transformation. 513 00:35:06,400 --> 00:35:09,520 Early primates were often prey to large carnivores. 514 00:35:09,690 --> 00:35:11,570 As a result, their instincts probably included 515 00:35:11,730 --> 00:35:14,530 a heightened sense of awareness. 516 00:35:14,700 --> 00:35:18,780 In that case, my instincts tell me that we'd better hurry. 517 00:35:33,170 --> 00:35:34,760 DATA: Captain, 518 00:35:34,920 --> 00:35:37,550 I have analyzed Nurse Ogawa's embryo. 519 00:35:37,720 --> 00:35:40,220 It is unaffected by the virus. 520 00:35:40,390 --> 00:35:44,560 I believe l can use her amniotic fluid as a template for a retrovirus. 521 00:35:44,730 --> 00:35:47,230 It would neutralize the synthetic T cell 522 00:35:47,400 --> 00:35:49,900 and reestablish the genetic patterns of each host. 523 00:35:50,060 --> 00:35:51,570 How soon can you do that? 524 00:35:51,730 --> 00:35:55,240 It will not take long to isolate the appropriate genetic material. 525 00:35:55,400 --> 00:35:57,450 I will need to get the Sickbay computer back on-- 526 00:35:57,610 --> 00:35:59,660 [THUDDING ON DOOR] 527 00:36:01,740 --> 00:36:03,540 What was that? 528 00:36:05,080 --> 00:36:06,250 [CREATURE GRUMBLING] 529 00:36:06,410 --> 00:36:07,910 It is large. 530 00:36:08,080 --> 00:36:10,670 It is approximately 200 kilograms, 531 00:36:10,840 --> 00:36:14,420 it is heavily armored with an exoskeleton. 532 00:36:14,590 --> 00:36:18,180 Life signs appear to be Klingon. 533 00:36:19,260 --> 00:36:20,840 Worf. 534 00:36:21,550 --> 00:36:23,350 [THUDDING AND GRUMBLING CONTINUES] 535 00:36:35,030 --> 00:36:37,190 Set your phaser on heavy stun. 536 00:36:37,360 --> 00:36:39,910 We cannot be certain a stun setting will have any effect on him. 537 00:36:40,070 --> 00:36:41,910 A higher setting might kill him. 538 00:36:42,070 --> 00:36:43,450 [WORF GROWLlNG] 539 00:36:43,620 --> 00:36:46,700 Listen to that. He sounds very angry. 540 00:36:46,870 --> 00:36:50,120 Really, really aggressive. 541 00:36:50,290 --> 00:36:52,290 What do you think he wants? 542 00:36:52,460 --> 00:36:57,090 Do you think he's responding to some predatory instinct? 543 00:36:59,090 --> 00:37:02,180 Do you think he sees us as prey? 544 00:37:02,350 --> 00:37:03,850 There are crew members in the corridors 545 00:37:04,010 --> 00:37:05,560 and other sections of the ship. 546 00:37:05,720 --> 00:37:08,140 It would be easier for him to capture and consume one of them 547 00:37:08,310 --> 00:37:09,850 than to attempt to break through a door. 548 00:37:10,020 --> 00:37:11,810 [THUDDING AND GROWLING CONTINUES] 549 00:37:15,270 --> 00:37:17,320 What does he want? 550 00:37:18,490 --> 00:37:22,660 Predators use vocalizations to frighten other predators 551 00:37:22,820 --> 00:37:31,000 and to mark territory and to commence mating process. 552 00:37:31,870 --> 00:37:34,000 A mating process... 553 00:37:35,710 --> 00:37:37,960 Counselor Troi was bitten by a Klingon, 554 00:37:38,130 --> 00:37:40,220 but not in a place that might be life-threatening, 555 00:37:40,380 --> 00:37:42,590 nowhere near a major artery or organ. 556 00:37:43,430 --> 00:37:44,680 Data, look at this. 557 00:37:45,350 --> 00:37:46,890 Look at this injury. 558 00:37:47,060 --> 00:37:51,480 This wound was never intended to give her any kind of serious harm. 559 00:37:52,350 --> 00:37:53,730 Captain, what are you suggesting? 560 00:37:53,900 --> 00:37:57,360 Is it possible that Worf could see Counselor Troi as his mate? 561 00:37:58,530 --> 00:38:01,360 If that is true, he must be trying to reach her now. 562 00:38:01,530 --> 00:38:04,660 Well, we can't just leave. We have to stay here and protect her. 563 00:38:04,820 --> 00:38:07,580 And we have to keep on working on the retrovirus. 564 00:38:07,740 --> 00:38:12,290 If we could distract him, if we could lure him away from her. 565 00:38:12,460 --> 00:38:15,580 The mating instinct is quite strong in Klingon biology. 566 00:38:15,750 --> 00:38:18,170 I am not certain what would be an effective lure. 567 00:38:18,340 --> 00:38:21,300 Klingons have got a very powerful sense of smell. 568 00:38:21,470 --> 00:38:23,430 If we could duplicate Deanna's pheromones, 569 00:38:23,590 --> 00:38:26,140 and then convince him that she's no longer in Sickbay, 570 00:38:26,300 --> 00:38:28,720 that she'd gone into some other part of the ship. 571 00:38:33,730 --> 00:38:37,020 I am extracting a blood sample from one of her sebaceous glands 572 00:38:37,190 --> 00:38:38,900 where the pheromones are produced. 573 00:38:45,200 --> 00:38:49,030 I believe l can activate the pheromones with a bio-activant solution. 574 00:38:49,200 --> 00:38:50,580 Can you amplify the pheromones? 575 00:38:50,750 --> 00:38:54,580 They need to be much more powerful than Deanna's actual scent. 576 00:38:54,750 --> 00:38:57,040 I believe this will produce the desired effect. 577 00:38:57,210 --> 00:38:59,380 I will use it to draw Worf to another part of the ship. 578 00:38:59,550 --> 00:39:01,920 No, no, no. You must go on working on the retrovirus. 579 00:39:02,090 --> 00:39:05,340 - I'll go. - Captain, that is extremely unwise. 580 00:39:05,510 --> 00:39:08,970 - Worf may be faster-- - No time. No time to argue. 581 00:39:09,760 --> 00:39:11,350 [GROWLlNG] 582 00:39:27,870 --> 00:39:28,910 [SPRAY HISSES] 583 00:39:44,510 --> 00:39:46,090 [SNIFFING] 584 00:39:49,180 --> 00:39:50,510 [SPRAY HISSES] 585 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:02,690 [WORF GROWLlNG AND YELLING] 586 00:40:32,680 --> 00:40:35,220 Deck 1 7. Deck 1 7. 587 00:40:35,390 --> 00:40:36,600 [BUZZlNG] 588 00:40:39,440 --> 00:40:40,940 [THUDDING ON DOOR] 589 00:40:41,110 --> 00:40:43,150 [WORF GROWLlNG AND YELLING] 590 00:40:59,460 --> 00:41:03,920 Computer, display progress of genetic re-sequencing. 591 00:41:21,310 --> 00:41:22,350 [YELLS 592 00:41:25,980 --> 00:41:28,070 COMPUTER: Genetic re-sequencing in progress. 593 00:41:28,240 --> 00:41:30,650 DNA to 70 percent normal. 594 00:41:30,820 --> 00:41:36,160 Computer, increase nucleotide substitution by 32 percent. 595 00:41:45,670 --> 00:41:47,630 [GROWLlNG] 596 00:42:10,650 --> 00:42:12,070 Data to Captain Picard. 597 00:42:12,240 --> 00:42:13,860 Go ahead, Data. 598 00:42:14,030 --> 00:42:15,780 DATA: The retrovirus is working, sir. 599 00:42:15,950 --> 00:42:18,870 I can release it into the ship's atmosphere in a gaseous state. 600 00:42:19,040 --> 00:42:21,330 However, it will take some time to take effect. 601 00:42:21,500 --> 00:42:23,040 Acknowledged. 602 00:42:23,790 --> 00:42:27,590 - Are you all right, sir? - Yes, I'm fine, Mr. Data. 603 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,590 Proceed. 604 00:42:34,390 --> 00:42:36,640 Well, Mr. Worf, 605 00:42:36,800 --> 00:42:41,100 let's hope that when you wake up, you're a new man. 606 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:43,940 PICARD: Captain's log, supplemental. 607 00:42:44,100 --> 00:42:47,310 Commander Data has succeeded in returning the crew to normal. 608 00:42:47,480 --> 00:42:50,780 Dr. Crusher has determined that the synthetic T cell she used 609 00:42:50,940 --> 00:42:55,360 to cure Mr. Barclay's Urodelan flu initiated the intron virus 610 00:42:55,530 --> 00:42:56,990 which swept through the ship. 611 00:42:57,410 --> 00:42:59,620 So this is my fault. 612 00:43:00,040 --> 00:43:01,580 No. 613 00:43:01,750 --> 00:43:04,080 In a way, it's mine. 614 00:43:04,830 --> 00:43:06,330 I didn't realize it at the time, 615 00:43:06,500 --> 00:43:08,460 but there's an anomaly in your genetic chemistry 616 00:43:08,630 --> 00:43:11,710 that caused the synthetic T cell to mutate. 617 00:43:11,880 --> 00:43:14,170 Instead of activating one dormant gene, 618 00:43:14,340 --> 00:43:17,890 it started activating all of them, including your introns. 619 00:43:18,050 --> 00:43:23,140 And that's what, uh, caused me to de-evolve? 620 00:43:23,310 --> 00:43:25,520 You and every other member of the crew. 621 00:43:25,690 --> 00:43:29,980 The T cell became airborne and started to spread like a virus. 622 00:43:30,150 --> 00:43:33,280 You know, Reg, this is a completely new disease, 623 00:43:33,440 --> 00:43:35,650 and it's traditional to classify a new disease 624 00:43:35,820 --> 00:43:39,030 with the name of the first diagnosed patient. 625 00:43:39,200 --> 00:43:43,790 Oh, you mean, you wanna name the disease after me? 626 00:43:43,950 --> 00:43:47,250 That's right. How about Barclay's Protomorphosis Syndrome? 627 00:43:47,420 --> 00:43:50,340 Barclay's Protomorphosis, um... 628 00:43:51,500 --> 00:43:54,210 It has a nice ring to it. 629 00:43:54,800 --> 00:43:56,720 Thank you, doctor. 630 00:43:59,470 --> 00:44:00,720 He transformed into a spider 631 00:44:00,890 --> 00:44:03,850 and now he has a disease named after him. 632 00:44:04,390 --> 00:44:07,940 I think I better clear my calendar for the next few weeks.