1 00:00:02,068 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 42686.4. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,206 Captain's Log, Stardate 42686.4. 3 00:00:06,272 --> 00:00:09,008 We are en route to Starbase Montgomery 4 00:00:09,075 --> 00:00:11,177 for engineering consultations 5 00:00:11,244 --> 00:00:12,000 prompted by minor readout anomalies. 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,580 prompted by minor readout anomalies. 7 00:00:15,515 --> 00:00:18,000 I would consider them insignificant. 8 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,118 I would consider them insignificant. 9 00:00:18,184 --> 00:00:20,520 What if you're wrong? 10 00:00:20,587 --> 00:00:22,122 Sorry. 11 00:00:22,188 --> 00:00:24,000 But what if it is more than a mere discrepancy? 12 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,557 But what if it is more than a mere discrepancy? 13 00:00:24,624 --> 00:00:26,426 Then I'd say we have a problem. 14 00:00:26,493 --> 00:00:27,460 Agreed. 15 00:00:27,527 --> 00:00:29,028 We will have Starbase Montgomery 16 00:00:29,095 --> 00:00:30,000 give us an independent reading. 17 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,563 give us an independent reading. 18 00:00:30,630 --> 00:00:32,766 Even if the molecular level controls have failed 19 00:00:32,832 --> 00:00:35,335 we can still recrystalize the dilithium 20 00:00:35,402 --> 00:00:36,000 without outside help. 21 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,403 without outside help. 22 00:00:36,469 --> 00:00:37,404 Don't worry, Data 23 00:00:37,470 --> 00:00:38,538 my ego isn't at stake here. 24 00:00:38,605 --> 00:00:40,206 Perhaps we can reprogram 25 00:00:40,273 --> 00:00:42,000 the system to correct the readout variables. 26 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:45,178 the system to correct the readout variables. 27 00:00:45,245 --> 00:00:47,313 Well, that's certainly another option 28 00:00:47,380 --> 00:00:48,000 but as we are stopping at Starbase Montgomery anyway 29 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,681 but as we are stopping at Starbase Montgomery anyway 30 00:00:48,748 --> 00:00:50,483 we'll let them do the analysis. 31 00:00:50,550 --> 00:00:52,452 I don't recall Starbase Montgomery 32 00:00:52,519 --> 00:00:54,000 being on the mission itinerary. 33 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,621 being on the mission itinerary. 34 00:00:54,687 --> 00:00:55,522 ( sighing ) 35 00:00:55,588 --> 00:00:58,391 I think we could all use a 12-hour layover. 36 00:00:58,458 --> 00:01:00,000 Besides, I've just received some personnel transfer directives. 37 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:02,395 Besides, I've just received some personnel transfer directives. 38 00:01:02,462 --> 00:01:03,430 Priority matter. 39 00:01:03,496 --> 00:01:04,798 Boarding or disembarking? 40 00:01:04,864 --> 00:01:06,000 WESLEY: Captain Picard. 41 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,332 WESLEY: Captain Picard. 42 00:01:06,399 --> 00:01:07,734 We're within hailing range of Starbase Montgomery. 43 00:01:07,801 --> 00:01:09,335 Go to half impulse power. 44 00:01:09,402 --> 00:01:11,671 Uh, would you join me in the observation lounge 45 00:01:11,738 --> 00:01:12,000 when you're done? 46 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,739 when you're done? 47 00:01:26,619 --> 00:01:28,288 Captain. 48 00:01:29,622 --> 00:01:30,000 Number One, I've just been recollecting 49 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:32,459 Number One, I've just been recollecting 50 00:01:32,525 --> 00:01:36,000 the arrival of a new First Officer on board the Enterprise 51 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,596 the arrival of a new First Officer on board the Enterprise 52 00:01:36,663 --> 00:01:40,166 and a manual docking, confidently achieved. 53 00:01:40,233 --> 00:01:42,000 Now, I may have been somewhat miserly 54 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,702 Now, I may have been somewhat miserly 55 00:01:42,769 --> 00:01:44,704 in my congratulations then 56 00:01:44,771 --> 00:01:47,140 so let me make up for it now. 57 00:01:47,207 --> 00:01:48,000 The Captain of the Starship Aries is retiring. 58 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:53,680 The Captain of the Starship Aries is retiring. 59 00:01:53,746 --> 00:01:54,000 Congratulations. 60 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,814 Congratulations. 61 00:01:54,881 --> 00:01:57,116 You've been selected as his replacement. 62 00:01:57,183 --> 00:01:59,586 The Aries, she's in the Vega-Omicron sector. 63 00:01:59,652 --> 00:02:00,000 Mm-hmm, and they have picked up indications 64 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,522 Mm-hmm, and they have picked up indications 65 00:02:02,589 --> 00:02:04,491 of an intelligent life-form 66 00:02:04,557 --> 00:02:06,000 though nothing confirmed. 67 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,493 though nothing confirmed. 68 00:02:06,559 --> 00:02:08,595 Obviously, Starfleet will want to know more. 69 00:02:08,661 --> 00:02:10,363 Well, that's why they're asking for you-- 70 00:02:10,430 --> 00:02:12,000 not for your military proficiency 71 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,465 not for your military proficiency 72 00:02:12,532 --> 00:02:14,467 but for your skill as an explorer 73 00:02:14,534 --> 00:02:15,468 and as a diplomat. 74 00:02:15,535 --> 00:02:16,536 Vega-Omicron. 75 00:02:16,603 --> 00:02:18,000 That'll take months at high warp just to get there. 76 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,639 That'll take months at high warp just to get there. 77 00:02:19,706 --> 00:02:23,510 With no guarantee of finding anything when you arrive. 78 00:02:23,576 --> 00:02:24,000 Well, you have 12 hours to think it over. 79 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:26,546 Well, you have 12 hours to think it over. 80 00:02:26,613 --> 00:02:28,848 And, if it's not too premature 81 00:02:28,915 --> 00:02:30,000 congratulations, Captain. 82 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,917 congratulations, Captain. 83 00:02:56,976 --> 00:03:00,000 Space, the final frontier. 84 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,548 Space, the final frontier. 85 00:03:01,614 --> 00:03:05,418 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 86 00:03:05,485 --> 00:03:06,000 Its continuing mission-- 87 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,420 Its continuing mission-- 88 00:03:07,487 --> 00:03:11,391 to explore strange new worlds 89 00:03:11,457 --> 00:03:12,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 90 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:15,662 to seek out new life and new civilizations 91 00:03:15,728 --> 00:03:18,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 92 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:20,400 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 93 00:04:29,969 --> 00:04:30,000 Establish synchronous orbit. 94 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:32,338 Establish synchronous orbit. 95 00:04:32,405 --> 00:04:33,573 Aye, sir. 96 00:04:33,640 --> 00:04:36,000 Starbase Montgomery is sending a civilian advisor on board 97 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,777 Starbase Montgomery is sending a civilian advisor on board 98 00:04:37,844 --> 00:04:40,013 to brief you on the Aries' mission. 99 00:04:40,079 --> 00:04:41,614 Personal briefing? 100 00:04:41,681 --> 00:04:42,000 Mm-hmm, a strategic attache 101 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,682 Mm-hmm, a strategic attache 102 00:04:42,749 --> 00:04:46,619 with a specialized knowledge in the frontier regions. 103 00:04:46,686 --> 00:04:48,000 I think you'll find the briefing interesting. 104 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,855 I think you'll find the briefing interesting. 105 00:04:48,921 --> 00:04:50,590 I hope it's complete. 106 00:04:50,657 --> 00:04:52,859 Much of my decision will be based on it. 107 00:04:52,925 --> 00:04:54,000 Commander Riker to Transporter Room 3. 108 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,895 Commander Riker to Transporter Room 3. 109 00:04:57,930 --> 00:04:59,899 Enjoy. 110 00:05:06,039 --> 00:05:07,073 Ensign. 111 00:05:07,140 --> 00:05:09,509 Ah, you're right on time, Commander. 112 00:05:09,575 --> 00:05:10,977 He's on his way now. 113 00:05:17,950 --> 00:05:18,000 Dad. 114 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,986 Dad. 115 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:24,000 You're the civilian advisor, the strategic attache? 116 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,857 You're the civilian advisor, the strategic attache? 117 00:05:24,924 --> 00:05:27,660 I asked Captain Picard to keep it quiet. 118 00:05:27,727 --> 00:05:30,000 I didn't want to make you nervous, excited. 119 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,463 I didn't want to make you nervous, excited. 120 00:05:30,530 --> 00:05:31,664 It's been 15 years. 121 00:05:31,731 --> 00:05:34,467 Excitement is hardly the appropriate emotion. 122 00:05:34,534 --> 00:05:35,768 You've done well. 123 00:05:35,835 --> 00:05:36,000 First Officer on the Enterprise. 124 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,104 First Officer on the Enterprise. 125 00:05:38,171 --> 00:05:40,506 Quite a feather in your cap. 126 00:05:40,573 --> 00:05:42,000 I've worked hard. 127 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,476 I've worked hard. 128 00:05:43,543 --> 00:05:44,911 Of course. 129 00:05:44,977 --> 00:05:47,747 I'm proud of you, son. 130 00:05:47,814 --> 00:05:48,000 If you'll excuse me, I've got my duties to attend to. 131 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:50,583 If you'll excuse me, I've got my duties to attend to. 132 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:52,418 When you've settled in 133 00:05:52,485 --> 00:05:53,853 we can complete our briefing. 134 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:54,000 Have Security arrange an escort for this gentleman. 135 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:57,457 Have Security arrange an escort for this gentleman. 136 00:05:57,523 --> 00:05:58,691 Aye, sir. 137 00:06:09,202 --> 00:06:11,838 Worf, did you hear about Commander Riker's promotion? 138 00:06:11,904 --> 00:06:12,000 Yes. 139 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,705 Yes. 140 00:06:12,772 --> 00:06:14,040 He didn't know his father was coming. 141 00:06:14,107 --> 00:06:15,141 He was completely surprised. 142 00:06:15,208 --> 00:06:16,042 So? 143 00:06:16,109 --> 00:06:17,977 Can you imagine if it was your father? 144 00:06:18,044 --> 00:06:19,112 I never knew my father. 145 00:06:19,178 --> 00:06:21,380 And I didn't have a father long enough to know him... 146 00:06:21,447 --> 00:06:23,116 It is a waste of time to think of such things. 147 00:06:23,182 --> 00:06:24,000 I wasn't thinking about it, but everybody needs somebody. 148 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,752 I wasn't thinking about it, but everybody needs somebody. 149 00:06:25,818 --> 00:06:26,953 Enough! 150 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:36,000 You know, Starbase Montgomery 151 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,562 You know, Starbase Montgomery 152 00:06:36,629 --> 00:06:38,765 really didn't have to send me all this help 153 00:06:38,831 --> 00:06:41,701 because I've already checked the entire dilithium spectrum 154 00:06:41,768 --> 00:06:42,000 for anomalous frequencies. 155 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,035 for anomalous frequencies. 156 00:06:43,102 --> 00:06:45,071 So you don't have to waste your time on that. 157 00:06:45,138 --> 00:06:46,773 ( exhales deeply ) 158 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:48,000 Wes. 159 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,975 Wes. 160 00:06:49,041 --> 00:06:50,076 You okay? 161 00:06:50,143 --> 00:06:51,911 I was just talking to Worf. 162 00:06:51,978 --> 00:06:52,979 Yeah? 163 00:06:53,045 --> 00:06:54,000 He's really eccentric 164 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,180 He's really eccentric 165 00:06:54,247 --> 00:06:55,948 at times. 166 00:06:56,015 --> 00:06:57,784 That's one word for it. 167 00:06:57,850 --> 00:06:59,051 He was really upset. 168 00:06:59,118 --> 00:07:00,000 I must have said something wrong. 169 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,087 I must have said something wrong. 170 00:07:01,154 --> 00:07:04,157 Maybe Worf's just not too thrilled with the prospect 171 00:07:04,223 --> 00:07:06,000 of losing Commander Riker to a new assignment. 172 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,926 of losing Commander Riker to a new assignment. 173 00:07:06,993 --> 00:07:08,060 I know I'm not. 174 00:07:08,127 --> 00:07:08,961 Neither am I 175 00:07:09,028 --> 00:07:11,564 but, with Worf, it was something else. 176 00:07:11,631 --> 00:07:12,000 Something's really bothering him. 177 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,566 Something's really bothering him. 178 00:07:13,633 --> 00:07:14,634 Think so, huh? 179 00:07:27,814 --> 00:07:28,981 Female? 180 00:07:29,048 --> 00:07:30,000 No. 181 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,082 No. 182 00:07:30,149 --> 00:07:31,517 Career? 183 00:07:31,584 --> 00:07:33,486 Career? 184 00:07:33,553 --> 00:07:34,487 Family. 185 00:07:34,554 --> 00:07:35,755 That is trouble. 186 00:07:35,822 --> 00:07:36,000 You choose your enemies, you choose your friends 187 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:39,525 You choose your enemies, you choose your friends 188 00:07:39,592 --> 00:07:42,000 but family-- that's in the stars. 189 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,162 but family-- that's in the stars. 190 00:07:43,229 --> 00:07:45,031 So I've heard. 191 00:07:52,538 --> 00:07:54,000 MAN: Kyle Riker. 192 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,040 MAN: Kyle Riker. 193 00:07:54,106 --> 00:07:55,942 Excuse me, ladies. 194 00:07:57,109 --> 00:07:58,477 Great to see you. 195 00:08:02,048 --> 00:08:02,982 Kyle. 196 00:08:03,049 --> 00:08:05,251 Been a long time. 197 00:08:17,797 --> 00:08:18,000 This is more than a surprise, it's total shock. 198 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:22,168 This is more than a surprise, it's total shock. 199 00:08:22,235 --> 00:08:24,000 You mean you didn't bake me a cake? 200 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,070 You mean you didn't bake me a cake? 201 00:08:24,136 --> 00:08:27,607 You're actually here. 202 00:08:27,673 --> 00:08:29,041 That makes two of us. 203 00:08:29,108 --> 00:08:30,000 How about a drink? 204 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,076 How about a drink? 205 00:08:30,142 --> 00:08:31,744 How about a kiss? 206 00:08:36,148 --> 00:08:37,884 They know each other. 207 00:08:37,950 --> 00:08:38,818 No kidding. 208 00:08:38,885 --> 00:08:42,000 Well, I know her, too, but we don't do that. 209 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,521 Well, I know her, too, but we don't do that. 210 00:08:48,594 --> 00:08:50,263 You look wonderful. 211 00:08:58,237 --> 00:08:59,805 DATA: And it has nothing to do 212 00:08:59,872 --> 00:09:00,000 with Commander Riker's new assignment? 213 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,707 with Commander Riker's new assignment? 214 00:09:01,774 --> 00:09:04,176 No, his reaction was just the opposite of mine-- 215 00:09:04,243 --> 00:09:05,411 completely unaffected. 216 00:09:05,478 --> 00:09:06,000 See, Wes, with all that's going on, maybe you're overreacting. 217 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:09,181 See, Wes, with all that's going on, maybe you're overreacting. 218 00:09:09,248 --> 00:09:10,216 Really? 219 00:09:10,283 --> 00:09:12,000 You try talking to Worf, Geordi. 220 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,051 You try talking to Worf, Geordi. 221 00:09:12,118 --> 00:09:15,588 I'm telling you, he is not normal for Worf. 222 00:09:15,655 --> 00:09:18,000 There is of course a genetic predisposition 223 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,291 There is of course a genetic predisposition 224 00:09:18,357 --> 00:09:21,227 toward hostility among all Klingons 225 00:09:21,294 --> 00:09:24,000 but Worf has been unusually out of sorts. 226 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,597 but Worf has been unusually out of sorts. 227 00:09:24,664 --> 00:09:27,233 Come on, he's never been much on charm. 228 00:09:27,300 --> 00:09:30,000 Well, whatever's troubling him, I think we should try to help. 229 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,170 Well, whatever's troubling him, I think we should try to help. 230 00:09:31,237 --> 00:09:32,004 He is our friend. 231 00:09:32,071 --> 00:09:35,241 I, for one, want to keep him friendly. 232 00:09:35,308 --> 00:09:36,000 Suggestions? 233 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,275 Suggestions? 234 00:09:36,342 --> 00:09:37,710 Empirical study. 235 00:09:37,777 --> 00:09:40,212 Monitor the subject. 236 00:09:40,279 --> 00:09:41,814 Right. Watch the subject 237 00:09:41,881 --> 00:09:42,000 for any signs of unusual behavior. 238 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,616 for any signs of unusual behavior. 239 00:09:43,683 --> 00:09:45,117 That won't be difficult. 240 00:09:45,184 --> 00:09:47,186 Within the norm of Klingon patterns, of course. 241 00:09:47,253 --> 00:09:48,000 Discretion will be required. 242 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,854 Discretion will be required. 243 00:09:48,921 --> 00:09:49,956 Agreed. 244 00:09:50,022 --> 00:09:51,257 When do we start? 245 00:09:53,159 --> 00:09:54,000 We will assist you as needed. 246 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,294 We will assist you as needed. 247 00:09:55,361 --> 00:09:57,096 You found the problem. 248 00:09:57,163 --> 00:09:59,165 And you must solve it. 249 00:10:16,048 --> 00:10:17,249 Thank you. 250 00:10:17,316 --> 00:10:18,000 And, after working out the Fuurinkazan battle strategies 251 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:21,220 And, after working out the Fuurinkazan battle strategies 252 00:10:21,287 --> 00:10:22,621 at the Tokyo base 253 00:10:22,688 --> 00:10:24,000 I was asked to come here to work for Starfleet 254 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,256 I was asked to come here to work for Starfleet 255 00:10:24,323 --> 00:10:25,091 as a technical advisor. 256 00:10:25,157 --> 00:10:27,326 I'm surprised you stayed out of action 257 00:10:27,393 --> 00:10:28,394 as long as you did. 258 00:10:28,461 --> 00:10:29,762 Will, please join us. 259 00:10:29,829 --> 00:10:30,000 Your father and I are just catching up. 260 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,897 Your father and I are just catching up. 261 00:10:31,964 --> 00:10:33,399 You never told me you knew him. 262 00:10:33,466 --> 00:10:36,000 Well, it wasn't exactly a secret. 263 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,836 Well, it wasn't exactly a secret. 264 00:10:36,902 --> 00:10:39,739 It just never really came up. 265 00:10:39,805 --> 00:10:41,340 Sit down, son. 266 00:10:41,407 --> 00:10:42,000 I'm ready for that briefing whenever you are. 267 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,876 I'm ready for that briefing whenever you are. 268 00:10:57,256 --> 00:10:58,190 It's always a pleasure. 269 00:10:58,257 --> 00:11:00,000 Good to see you, too, Graham. 270 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:02,328 Good to see you, too, Graham. 271 00:11:02,395 --> 00:11:04,764 You wouldn't be running for mayor, would you? 272 00:11:04,830 --> 00:11:06,000 Do pickup work for the Federation long enough 273 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,166 Do pickup work for the Federation long enough 274 00:11:07,233 --> 00:11:09,769 and it'll happen to you, too. 275 00:11:10,970 --> 00:11:12,000 I've thought about you a lot. 276 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,205 I've thought about you a lot. 277 00:11:13,272 --> 00:11:16,776 Kyle, I don't need to hear what you don't need to say. 278 00:11:16,842 --> 00:11:18,000 We could've been great together. 279 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,411 We could've been great together. 280 00:11:18,477 --> 00:11:20,413 Possibly. 281 00:11:20,479 --> 00:11:22,314 Is it true you got married? 282 00:11:22,381 --> 00:11:23,215 Again. 283 00:11:23,282 --> 00:11:24,000 And again. 284 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,850 And again. 285 00:11:24,917 --> 00:11:27,019 That makes you three for three, doesn't it? 286 00:11:27,086 --> 00:11:28,154 I'm not complaining. 287 00:11:28,220 --> 00:11:30,000 Each was a good man and we're all still good friends. 288 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,289 Each was a good man and we're all still good friends. 289 00:11:30,356 --> 00:11:32,291 Like us? 290 00:11:32,358 --> 00:11:33,993 Close, but different. 291 00:11:34,060 --> 00:11:35,761 They were all a little more 292 00:11:35,828 --> 00:11:36,000 in touch with themselves. 293 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,430 in touch with themselves. 294 00:11:37,496 --> 00:11:38,764 Ouch. 295 00:11:38,831 --> 00:11:39,999 Face facts, Kyle. 296 00:11:40,066 --> 00:11:41,000 You're crusty. 297 00:11:41,067 --> 00:11:42,000 You have a reputation for being hard as nails 298 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,935 You have a reputation for being hard as nails 299 00:11:43,002 --> 00:11:44,937 and getting the job done 300 00:11:45,004 --> 00:11:46,705 but, underneath it all, you're not so bad. 301 00:11:46,772 --> 00:11:48,000 Some of us even love you. 302 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,908 Some of us even love you. 303 00:11:50,776 --> 00:11:53,312 And then there's Will. 304 00:11:56,348 --> 00:11:59,151 Then there's Will. 305 00:12:01,087 --> 00:12:05,958 You know, Wesley should really be doing this on his own. 306 00:12:06,025 --> 00:12:08,127 But he needs his study time. 307 00:12:08,194 --> 00:12:10,996 I can't believe you fell for that. 308 00:12:15,034 --> 00:12:16,001 I don't know, Data. 309 00:12:16,068 --> 00:12:18,000 He looks perfectly normal to me. 310 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,137 He looks perfectly normal to me. 311 00:12:18,204 --> 00:12:22,174 In solitude, there is nothing to trigger unusual behavior. 312 00:12:22,241 --> 00:12:23,309 Good point. 313 00:12:23,375 --> 00:12:24,000 Let's not tamper with the status quo. 314 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,811 Let's not tamper with the status quo. 315 00:12:25,878 --> 00:12:28,447 But that would defeat the opportunity 316 00:12:28,514 --> 00:12:30,000 for our behavioral research. 317 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,983 for our behavioral research. 318 00:12:31,050 --> 00:12:34,320 In all probability, he is simply lonely. 319 00:12:34,386 --> 00:12:36,000 We can relieve his anxiety through socialization. 320 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:38,324 We can relieve his anxiety through socialization. 321 00:12:38,390 --> 00:12:40,526 Be my guest. 322 00:12:47,533 --> 00:12:48,000 Excuse me, Lieutenant. 323 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,468 Excuse me, Lieutenant. 324 00:12:49,535 --> 00:12:54,000 You seem to have lost the will to communicate with others. 325 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,273 You seem to have lost the will to communicate with others. 326 00:12:54,340 --> 00:12:56,275 You have friends here. 327 00:12:56,342 --> 00:12:57,943 We... 328 00:12:58,010 --> 00:12:59,411 we care about you. 329 00:12:59,478 --> 00:13:00,000 Why, just recently, Geordi, Wesley and I were saying... 330 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:03,782 Why, just recently, Geordi, Wesley and I were saying... 331 00:13:03,849 --> 00:13:06,000 With all due respect 332 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,086 With all due respect 333 00:13:07,153 --> 00:13:07,953 be gone! 334 00:13:09,421 --> 00:13:11,390 Sir. 335 00:13:24,904 --> 00:13:28,974 He seems... quite sincere in his desire for solitude. 336 00:13:29,041 --> 00:13:30,000 Seeing is believing, huh? 337 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,343 Seeing is believing, huh? 338 00:13:50,062 --> 00:13:51,330 ( door chimes ) 339 00:13:51,397 --> 00:13:52,531 Come in. 340 00:13:54,466 --> 00:13:55,935 Worf. 341 00:13:56,001 --> 00:13:57,870 May I have a moment, sir? 342 00:13:57,937 --> 00:13:59,572 Of course. What is it? 343 00:13:59,638 --> 00:14:00,000 It is very difficult to say. 344 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:03,409 It is very difficult to say. 345 00:14:03,475 --> 00:14:06,000 Words are not always easy for me. 346 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:08,280 Words are not always easy for me. 347 00:14:08,347 --> 00:14:10,382 Is that Earth? 348 00:14:10,449 --> 00:14:11,584 Yes, Alaska. 349 00:14:11,650 --> 00:14:12,000 I was nine years old. 350 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,886 I was nine years old. 351 00:14:13,953 --> 00:14:16,355 That is a fish you are holding. 352 00:14:17,523 --> 00:14:18,000 And I didn't even catch it. 353 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:20,292 And I didn't even catch it. 354 00:14:20,359 --> 00:14:23,128 But it looks like you were... 355 00:14:23,195 --> 00:14:24,000 Hooked it. 356 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,296 Hooked it. 357 00:14:24,363 --> 00:14:25,497 My father took the rod away. 358 00:14:25,564 --> 00:14:27,233 He wouldn't let me reel it in. 359 00:14:27,299 --> 00:14:28,968 He was afraid that I would lose it. 360 00:14:29,034 --> 00:14:30,000 You do not have good feelings for your father? 361 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:33,405 You do not have good feelings for your father? 362 00:14:33,472 --> 00:14:36,000 No, I... 363 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,475 No, I... 364 00:14:36,542 --> 00:14:38,143 Well... 365 00:14:38,210 --> 00:14:40,479 I'm not sure what I'm feeling. 366 00:14:40,546 --> 00:14:42,000 What's on your mind? 367 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,414 What's on your mind? 368 00:14:46,685 --> 00:14:48,000 You plan to leave the Enterprise. 369 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,321 You plan to leave the Enterprise. 370 00:14:49,388 --> 00:14:50,556 I've been offered 371 00:14:50,623 --> 00:14:51,957 my own command. 372 00:14:52,024 --> 00:14:54,000 I would like to join you. 373 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,427 I would like to join you. 374 00:14:58,497 --> 00:15:00,000 I haven't accepted the assignment yet. 375 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,567 I haven't accepted the assignment yet. 376 00:15:01,634 --> 00:15:04,103 But, sir, it could be a dangerous mission. 377 00:15:04,169 --> 00:15:06,000 There may be the potential for combat. 378 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,105 There may be the potential for combat. 379 00:15:06,171 --> 00:15:07,406 That is not the purpose of the mission. 380 00:15:07,473 --> 00:15:09,575 Still, to die a true hero... 381 00:15:09,642 --> 00:15:11,277 Worf. 382 00:15:11,343 --> 00:15:12,000 You've made your point. 383 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,178 You've made your point. 384 00:15:15,180 --> 00:15:18,000 Then I know you will do the right thing. 385 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,484 Then I know you will do the right thing. 386 00:15:35,367 --> 00:15:36,000 Finally, we're alone. 387 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,303 Finally, we're alone. 388 00:15:37,369 --> 00:15:39,338 Maybe now we can talk. 389 00:15:39,405 --> 00:15:41,473 I'm here for the briefing, sir. 390 00:15:44,043 --> 00:15:47,112 All you need to know is here. 391 00:15:49,548 --> 00:15:53,585 These mission details could have been transmitted. 392 00:15:53,652 --> 00:15:54,000 I've been hearing some good things about you. 393 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:57,623 I've been hearing some good things about you. 394 00:15:57,690 --> 00:16:00,000 Then why haven't I heard from you? 395 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,426 Then why haven't I heard from you? 396 00:16:00,492 --> 00:16:03,595 I know, keeping in touch is not my strong suit. 397 00:16:03,662 --> 00:16:06,000 It's a funny thing about being a parent. 398 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,732 It's a funny thing about being a parent. 399 00:16:06,799 --> 00:16:08,567 There aren't any tech manuals. 400 00:16:08,634 --> 00:16:09,501 No quick readouts 401 00:16:09,568 --> 00:16:12,000 to get you through the next set of variables. 402 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,137 to get you through the next set of variables. 403 00:16:12,204 --> 00:16:15,574 You just got to wing it from day to day. 404 00:16:15,641 --> 00:16:18,000 Will, when your mother died... 405 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,510 Will, when your mother died... 406 00:16:18,577 --> 00:16:19,445 Excuse me. 407 00:16:19,511 --> 00:16:22,381 I've got to study this mission briefing. 408 00:16:22,448 --> 00:16:24,000 Will. 409 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,116 Will. 410 00:16:24,183 --> 00:16:26,618 I came to the Enterprise 411 00:16:26,685 --> 00:16:28,187 because... 412 00:16:29,421 --> 00:16:30,000 Look, considering where you might be going, I wanted to... 413 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:33,125 Look, considering where you might be going, I wanted to... 414 00:16:35,194 --> 00:16:36,000 I'm here with my hand out, son. 415 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,663 I'm here with my hand out, son. 416 00:16:58,484 --> 00:16:59,551 Poor guy. 417 00:16:59,618 --> 00:17:00,000 Picked up the flu virus at our last stop at Nasreldine. 418 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:02,421 Picked up the flu virus at our last stop at Nasreldine. 419 00:17:02,488 --> 00:17:03,422 Sounds nasty. 420 00:17:03,489 --> 00:17:04,590 What's the therapy? 421 00:17:04,656 --> 00:17:06,000 Tryptophan-lysine distillates 422 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,159 Tryptophan-lysine distillates 423 00:17:07,226 --> 00:17:09,595 with a generous dose of PCS. 424 00:17:09,661 --> 00:17:11,130 PCS? 425 00:17:11,196 --> 00:17:12,000 Pulaski's chicken soup. 426 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:14,133 Pulaski's chicken soup. 427 00:17:14,199 --> 00:17:16,335 You haven't lost your touch, have you? 428 00:17:16,402 --> 00:17:17,603 I like to help. 429 00:17:17,669 --> 00:17:18,000 When they hurt, I hurt. 430 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,605 When they hurt, I hurt. 431 00:17:19,671 --> 00:17:23,442 TROI: Dr. Pulaski's greatest medical skill is her empathy. 432 00:17:23,509 --> 00:17:24,000 You must be Commander Riker's father. 433 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,611 You must be Commander Riker's father. 434 00:17:25,677 --> 00:17:27,146 Yes, but how... 435 00:17:27,212 --> 00:17:28,480 We've all heard about you 436 00:17:28,547 --> 00:17:30,000 and I've felt certain things. 437 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,282 and I've felt certain things. 438 00:17:30,349 --> 00:17:32,684 This is Deanna Troi, Ship's Counselor. 439 00:17:32,751 --> 00:17:34,286 Kyle Riker. 440 00:17:34,353 --> 00:17:36,000 I thought you two should meet. 441 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,456 I thought you two should meet. 442 00:17:37,523 --> 00:17:39,458 Deanna's job is to keep us 443 00:17:39,525 --> 00:17:40,426 from deluding ourselves. 444 00:17:40,492 --> 00:17:42,000 Let me guess-- Betazoid? 445 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,428 Let me guess-- Betazoid? 446 00:17:42,494 --> 00:17:45,297 At your service. 447 00:17:45,364 --> 00:17:46,398 I have some lab work to do. 448 00:17:46,465 --> 00:17:47,499 If you'll excuse me. 449 00:17:47,566 --> 00:17:48,000 Uh, why do I get the feeling that this is a setup? 450 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:51,503 Uh, why do I get the feeling that this is a setup? 451 00:17:51,570 --> 00:17:54,000 Because you're intelligent, wise and quite correct. 452 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:56,108 Because you're intelligent, wise and quite correct. 453 00:17:56,175 --> 00:18:00,000 Well, I've never been set up better, that's for sure. 454 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,813 Well, I've never been set up better, that's for sure. 455 00:18:00,879 --> 00:18:03,482 You're also very anxious about something. 456 00:18:05,818 --> 00:18:06,000 It's Will, isn't it? 457 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:08,253 It's Will, isn't it? 458 00:18:08,320 --> 00:18:11,824 You're not as close to him as you'd like to be. 459 00:18:11,890 --> 00:18:12,000 Oh, I don't know. 460 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,492 Oh, I don't know. 461 00:18:13,559 --> 00:18:18,000 We both have pretty good taste in women, wouldn't you say? 462 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,397 We both have pretty good taste in women, wouldn't you say? 463 00:18:20,399 --> 00:18:23,535 I'd like to help you, if I can. 464 00:18:23,602 --> 00:18:24,000 If you'll let me. 465 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,304 If you'll let me. 466 00:18:25,370 --> 00:18:27,573 Fine. What is it you want from me? 467 00:18:27,639 --> 00:18:30,000 I came here to bury the hatchet with my son 468 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,343 I came here to bury the hatchet with my son 469 00:18:31,410 --> 00:18:34,313 only to find out that the ground was frozen solid. 470 00:18:34,379 --> 00:18:36,000 You don't seem to be the kind to give up so easily. 471 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,850 You don't seem to be the kind to give up so easily. 472 00:18:37,916 --> 00:18:40,319 I didn't say I was giving up. 473 00:18:40,385 --> 00:18:42,000 It would just be nice to get a little something from him. 474 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:44,623 It would just be nice to get a little something from him. 475 00:18:44,690 --> 00:18:46,592 What is it you want from him? 476 00:18:46,658 --> 00:18:47,860 I don't know. 477 00:18:47,926 --> 00:18:48,000 Acknowledgment maybe, or... 478 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,428 Acknowledgment maybe, or... 479 00:18:49,495 --> 00:18:53,265 Respect is earned, not bestowed. 480 00:18:53,332 --> 00:18:54,000 Respect? 481 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,299 Respect? 482 00:18:54,366 --> 00:18:56,735 I don't need that from him. 483 00:18:56,802 --> 00:19:00,000 Perhaps you want him to be proud of you. 484 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,272 Perhaps you want him to be proud of you. 485 00:19:00,339 --> 00:19:03,408 You carry great pride in his accomplishments. 486 00:19:03,475 --> 00:19:04,343 Absolutely. 487 00:19:04,409 --> 00:19:05,244 Look at him-- 488 00:19:05,310 --> 00:19:06,000 First Officer of the Enterprise. 489 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,312 First Officer of the Enterprise. 490 00:19:07,379 --> 00:19:09,548 Just been offered his first command. 491 00:19:09,615 --> 00:19:11,917 Yet, you covet his success. 492 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:12,000 Please. 493 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,318 Please. 494 00:19:13,385 --> 00:19:16,455 He'd be lucky to have the career I've had. 495 00:19:16,522 --> 00:19:18,000 True, you are well-respected in your field. 496 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,358 True, you are well-respected in your field. 497 00:19:19,424 --> 00:19:21,426 I may have something of a reputation for excellence. 498 00:19:21,493 --> 00:19:23,729 And false humility. 499 00:19:25,731 --> 00:19:30,000 My guess is that Will finds you pretty fascinating. 500 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,235 My guess is that Will finds you pretty fascinating. 501 00:19:30,302 --> 00:19:33,338 Candor seems to be a trait he admires. 502 00:19:33,405 --> 00:19:36,000 Honesty is the trait he admires most. 503 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,409 Honesty is the trait he admires most. 504 00:19:37,476 --> 00:19:40,379 And you should honestly consider 505 00:19:40,445 --> 00:19:42,000 why you're so competitive with your own son. 506 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,515 why you're so competitive with your own son. 507 00:19:43,582 --> 00:19:47,386 Competitive? 508 00:19:47,452 --> 00:19:48,000 Maybe in the past. 509 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,655 Maybe in the past. 510 00:19:49,721 --> 00:19:52,524 But I've come here to help Will prepare 511 00:19:52,591 --> 00:19:54,000 for his first task as Captain. 512 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,826 for his first task as Captain. 513 00:19:54,893 --> 00:19:57,763 Are you sure he'll accept such a dangerous assignment? 514 00:19:57,829 --> 00:20:00,000 He'll accept it just because it is dangerous. 515 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,365 He'll accept it just because it is dangerous. 516 00:20:00,432 --> 00:20:02,467 How can you be so sure? 517 00:20:02,534 --> 00:20:04,436 Because I would. 518 00:20:04,503 --> 00:20:06,000 And we aren't so different 519 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,638 And we aren't so different 520 00:20:06,705 --> 00:20:08,607 Will and I. 521 00:20:15,948 --> 00:20:17,549 ( door chimes ) 522 00:20:17,616 --> 00:20:18,000 Come in. 523 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,484 Come in. 524 00:20:21,486 --> 00:20:23,889 Ah, you've seen your mission briefing. 525 00:20:23,956 --> 00:20:24,000 Yes, I have. 526 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,424 Yes, I have. 527 00:20:25,490 --> 00:20:26,758 Any questions? 528 00:20:26,825 --> 00:20:30,000 No, other than a question about the Aries' First Officer. 529 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,429 No, other than a question about the Aries' First Officer. 530 00:20:30,495 --> 00:20:32,397 Of, yes, his name is Flaherty. 531 00:20:32,464 --> 00:20:33,198 Yes. 532 00:20:33,265 --> 00:20:35,400 The briefing mentioned something 533 00:20:35,467 --> 00:20:36,000 about an uncanny linguistic skill. 534 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,336 about an uncanny linguistic skill. 535 00:20:37,402 --> 00:20:39,538 That is an understatement, Number One. 536 00:20:39,605 --> 00:20:42,000 The last time I saw Commander Flaherty 537 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,507 The last time I saw Commander Flaherty 538 00:20:42,574 --> 00:20:44,576 he spoke 40 languages. 539 00:20:44,643 --> 00:20:47,546 As I recall, among the more exotic 540 00:20:47,613 --> 00:20:48,000 were Romulan, Klingon, Giamon, Stroyerian. 541 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:51,550 were Romulan, Klingon, Giamon, Stroyerian. 542 00:20:51,617 --> 00:20:53,352 He speaks 40 languages? 543 00:20:53,418 --> 00:20:54,000 He has this unique ability 544 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,420 He has this unique ability 545 00:20:55,487 --> 00:20:57,856 of instantaneously interpreting and extrapolating 546 00:20:57,923 --> 00:21:00,000 any verbal communication that he hears. 547 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,559 any verbal communication that he hears. 548 00:21:00,626 --> 00:21:03,462 You will find him very useful in sector Vega-Omicron. 549 00:21:03,528 --> 00:21:04,663 Yes, I'm sure I will. 550 00:21:04,730 --> 00:21:05,664 ( door chimes ) 551 00:21:05,731 --> 00:21:06,000 Come in. 552 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,665 Come in. 553 00:21:06,732 --> 00:21:09,534 Oh, Captain Picard, at last. 554 00:21:09,601 --> 00:21:12,000 I'd like to thank you for all the help you've been to my son. 555 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,305 I'd like to thank you for all the help you've been to my son. 556 00:21:13,372 --> 00:21:14,940 PICARD: My only regret 557 00:21:15,007 --> 00:21:18,000 is that your reunion marks Will's farewell. 558 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,543 is that your reunion marks Will's farewell. 559 00:21:18,610 --> 00:21:20,879 But he's ready for this command. 560 00:21:20,946 --> 00:21:22,047 Oh, yes. 561 00:21:22,114 --> 00:21:23,482 I have no doubt. 562 00:21:23,548 --> 00:21:24,000 Captain, may I have a word with my son? 563 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:26,418 Captain, may I have a word with my son? 564 00:21:26,485 --> 00:21:27,552 Yes, of course. 565 00:21:27,619 --> 00:21:28,954 Excuse me, gentlemen. 566 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:34,893 I won't be pushed into this decision. 567 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:36,000 Oh, come on, Will. 568 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,461 Oh, come on, Will. 569 00:21:36,528 --> 00:21:39,898 Don't you think you're ready for the Aries? 570 00:21:39,965 --> 00:21:42,000 Starfleet does. 571 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,467 Starfleet does. 572 00:21:42,534 --> 00:21:45,337 Of course, because you're the best candidate for the job. 573 00:21:45,404 --> 00:21:47,539 I only want you to know 574 00:21:47,606 --> 00:21:48,000 I'm here if you need me. 575 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,508 I'm here if you need me. 576 00:21:49,574 --> 00:21:51,376 I've been on my own since I was 15. 577 00:21:51,443 --> 00:21:53,378 I can take care of myself. 578 00:21:53,445 --> 00:21:54,000 Please, spare me the pain of your childhood. 579 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:56,448 Please, spare me the pain of your childhood. 580 00:21:56,515 --> 00:21:58,784 I hung in for 13 years. 581 00:21:58,850 --> 00:22:00,000 If that wasn't enough, it's just too bad. 582 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,721 If that wasn't enough, it's just too bad. 583 00:22:09,594 --> 00:22:12,000 Data, what if I missed something? 584 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,397 Data, what if I missed something? 585 00:22:12,464 --> 00:22:15,867 The ship's computer would've corrected it immediately. 586 00:22:15,934 --> 00:22:18,000 Yeah, but maybe my inputs were incorrect. 587 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,036 Yeah, but maybe my inputs were incorrect. 588 00:22:18,103 --> 00:22:19,037 Data, Geordi. 589 00:22:19,104 --> 00:22:20,539 I figured out Worf's problem. 590 00:22:20,605 --> 00:22:21,640 You spoke to him? 591 00:22:21,707 --> 00:22:22,674 No, no. 592 00:22:22,741 --> 00:22:24,000 I accessed the complete Klingon Cultural Database. 593 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,943 I accessed the complete Klingon Cultural Database. 594 00:22:25,010 --> 00:22:26,044 It took me some time... 595 00:22:26,111 --> 00:22:28,914 Okay, Wesley, slow down. 596 00:22:28,980 --> 00:22:30,000 What is the problem? 597 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,550 What is the problem? 598 00:22:31,616 --> 00:22:34,019 It's the tenth anniversary of Worf's Age of Ascension. 599 00:22:34,086 --> 00:22:35,420 His what? 600 00:22:35,487 --> 00:22:36,000 The Klingon Age of Ascension-- 601 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,621 The Klingon Age of Ascension-- 602 00:22:36,688 --> 00:22:38,557 it's a ritual of great significance. 603 00:22:38,623 --> 00:22:39,691 A rite of initiation 604 00:22:39,758 --> 00:22:42,000 marking the new level of Klingon spiritual attainment. 605 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,562 marking the new level of Klingon spiritual attainment. 606 00:22:43,628 --> 00:22:44,863 And what is the significance 607 00:22:44,930 --> 00:22:46,698 of the anniversary of this event? 608 00:22:46,765 --> 00:22:48,000 It's a day of celebration and ritual 609 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,600 It's a day of celebration and ritual 610 00:22:48,667 --> 00:22:50,435 spent with one's fellow Klingons. 611 00:22:50,502 --> 00:22:52,504 Worf doesn't have any Klingon friends. 612 00:22:52,571 --> 00:22:53,905 We're his friends. 613 00:22:53,972 --> 00:22:54,000 Right, but we don't practice 614 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,540 Right, but we don't practice 615 00:22:55,607 --> 00:22:58,376 Klingon tradition and we're not Klingons. 616 00:22:58,443 --> 00:23:00,000 Worf is feeling culturally and socially isolated. 617 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,446 Worf is feeling culturally and socially isolated. 618 00:23:01,513 --> 00:23:02,781 So, what are you suggesting? 619 00:23:02,848 --> 00:23:04,816 I mean, I'm not sure I want to invite 620 00:23:04,883 --> 00:23:06,000 a bunch of Klingons on board. 621 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,651 a bunch of Klingons on board. 622 00:23:06,718 --> 00:23:08,053 We can program the ship's computer 623 00:23:08,120 --> 00:23:10,021 to supply simulations on the holodeck. 624 00:23:10,088 --> 00:23:12,000 Holographic Klingons. 625 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,023 Holographic Klingons. 626 00:23:12,090 --> 00:23:13,558 Sure. Why not? 627 00:23:13,625 --> 00:23:15,660 We need only to program the computer 628 00:23:15,727 --> 00:23:17,629 with details of the specific ceremony. 629 00:23:17,696 --> 00:23:18,000 Now, the Cultural Database said 630 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,164 Now, the Cultural Database said 631 00:23:19,231 --> 00:23:20,999 that the Klingon's family must attend. 632 00:23:21,066 --> 00:23:22,667 LA FORGE: So, we're his family. 633 00:23:22,734 --> 00:23:24,000 We'll go. 634 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,102 We'll go. 635 00:23:24,169 --> 00:23:27,539 I just wonder what kind of party the Klingons had in mind. 636 00:23:32,744 --> 00:23:34,813 Have you got a minute? 637 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,000 Sure. 638 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,148 Sure. 639 00:23:36,214 --> 00:23:38,784 I wanted to apologize for my remark in Ten-Forward. 640 00:23:38,850 --> 00:23:40,952 Your personal life is none of my business. 641 00:23:41,019 --> 00:23:42,000 Even if it involves your father? 642 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,789 Even if it involves your father? 643 00:23:43,855 --> 00:23:46,558 Even if it involves my father. 644 00:23:46,625 --> 00:23:48,000 Did he ever tell you why he never remarried? 645 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,895 Did he ever tell you why he never remarried? 646 00:23:49,961 --> 00:23:52,964 What woman would have him with an ego like that? 647 00:23:53,031 --> 00:23:54,000 I would have. 648 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,167 I would have. 649 00:23:55,233 --> 00:23:57,536 In a cold minute. 650 00:24:06,778 --> 00:24:10,749 12 Years ago, Kyle Riker was a civilian strategist 651 00:24:10,816 --> 00:24:12,000 advising Starfleet in its conflict with the Tholians. 652 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:14,953 advising Starfleet in its conflict with the Tholians. 653 00:24:15,020 --> 00:24:18,000 The Starbase that he was operating from 654 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,056 The Starbase that he was operating from 655 00:24:18,123 --> 00:24:19,524 was attacked. 656 00:24:19,591 --> 00:24:22,694 None of the base crew was expected to live. 657 00:24:22,761 --> 00:24:24,000 And they all died. 658 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,196 And they all died. 659 00:24:24,262 --> 00:24:26,097 All except your father. 660 00:24:26,164 --> 00:24:30,000 Your father alone had the will to endure 661 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,602 Your father alone had the will to endure 662 00:24:30,669 --> 00:24:33,772 to face the pain, to live. 663 00:24:33,839 --> 00:24:36,000 I never knew any of that about him. 664 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,475 I never knew any of that about him. 665 00:24:37,542 --> 00:24:42,000 I'd never seen a man fight so hard in all my life. 666 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,215 I'd never seen a man fight so hard in all my life. 667 00:24:43,281 --> 00:24:45,884 And you fell in love? 668 00:24:45,951 --> 00:24:48,000 Yes, and so did he. 669 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,754 Yes, and so did he. 670 00:24:49,821 --> 00:24:52,924 But marriage was out of the question. 671 00:24:52,991 --> 00:24:54,000 He had other priorities. 672 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,060 He had other priorities. 673 00:24:55,126 --> 00:24:56,094 His career. 674 00:24:56,161 --> 00:25:00,000 You know, if I were you, going out on the Aries 675 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,065 You know, if I were you, going out on the Aries 676 00:25:00,131 --> 00:25:02,767 I'd jettison the emotional baggage 677 00:25:02,834 --> 00:25:05,237 you're still carrying around. 678 00:25:16,114 --> 00:25:17,782 Now the Klingon Cultural Database 679 00:25:17,849 --> 00:25:18,000 was very specific on the setting. 680 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,751 was very specific on the setting. 681 00:25:19,818 --> 00:25:20,685 Now, let me guess. 682 00:25:20,752 --> 00:25:23,755 20-piece orchestra, magnificent ballroom 683 00:25:23,822 --> 00:25:24,000 everyone in formal wear. 684 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,990 everyone in formal wear. 685 00:25:25,056 --> 00:25:28,693 No, there was some unusual test of inner strength involved. 686 00:25:28,760 --> 00:25:30,000 That would entail the use of Klingon "painstiks." 687 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,129 That would entail the use of Klingon "painstiks." 688 00:25:31,196 --> 00:25:32,130 Painstiks? 689 00:25:32,197 --> 00:25:33,164 Sounds lovely. 690 00:25:33,231 --> 00:25:34,933 Enduring physical suffering 691 00:25:35,000 --> 00:25:36,000 is considered a Klingon spiritual test. 692 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,569 is considered a Klingon spiritual test. 693 00:25:37,636 --> 00:25:38,770 You mean in order for Worf 694 00:25:38,837 --> 00:25:41,573 to celebrate the anniversary of this Ascension 695 00:25:41,640 --> 00:25:42,000 he has to be hurt? 696 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,108 he has to be hurt? 697 00:25:43,174 --> 00:25:45,310 And we have to witness this? 698 00:25:45,377 --> 00:25:46,978 We are his family. 699 00:25:52,884 --> 00:25:53,985 ( door chimes ) 700 00:25:54,052 --> 00:25:55,854 Come. 701 00:25:55,921 --> 00:25:57,856 Number One. 702 00:25:57,923 --> 00:26:00,000 I'd be a fool to turn that promotion down, wouldn't I? 703 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:02,961 I'd be a fool to turn that promotion down, wouldn't I? 704 00:26:03,028 --> 00:26:05,263 I don't know. 705 00:26:05,330 --> 00:26:06,000 And if you are asking me 706 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,065 And if you are asking me 707 00:26:07,132 --> 00:26:08,667 what I think you should do 708 00:26:08,733 --> 00:26:10,602 I don't know that either. 709 00:26:12,003 --> 00:26:15,140 I can spell out for you, albeit crudely 710 00:26:15,206 --> 00:26:18,000 what you are choosing between. 711 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,276 what you are choosing between. 712 00:26:18,343 --> 00:26:21,146 As the First Officer of the Enterprise 713 00:26:21,212 --> 00:26:24,000 you have a position of distinction, prestige 714 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,683 you have a position of distinction, prestige 715 00:26:24,749 --> 00:26:26,318 even glamour of a sort. 716 00:26:26,384 --> 00:26:29,688 You are the second in command 717 00:26:29,754 --> 00:26:30,000 of Starfleet's flagship 718 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,656 of Starfleet's flagship 719 00:26:31,723 --> 00:26:33,825 but, still, second in command. 720 00:26:33,892 --> 00:26:36,000 Your promotion will transfer you 721 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,362 Your promotion will transfer you 722 00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:41,166 to a relatively insignificant ship 723 00:26:41,232 --> 00:26:42,000 in an obscure corner 724 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,635 in an obscure corner 725 00:26:43,702 --> 00:26:45,670 of the galaxy. 726 00:26:45,737 --> 00:26:48,000 But it will be your ship. 727 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,974 But it will be your ship. 728 00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:52,177 And being who you are 729 00:26:52,243 --> 00:26:54,000 it will soon be vibrant with your authority 730 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:56,748 it will soon be vibrant with your authority 731 00:26:56,815 --> 00:26:59,184 your style, your vision. 732 00:27:01,219 --> 00:27:04,222 You know... 733 00:27:04,289 --> 00:27:06,000 there really is no substitute for holding the reins. 734 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,860 there really is no substitute for holding the reins. 735 00:27:13,064 --> 00:27:18,000 I'll need a little more time to make this decision. 736 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,403 I'll need a little more time to make this decision. 737 00:27:33,952 --> 00:27:35,353 Find anything yet? 738 00:27:35,420 --> 00:27:36,000 Not yet. 739 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,354 Not yet. 740 00:27:36,421 --> 00:27:38,823 There is nothing to find. 741 00:27:38,890 --> 00:27:40,658 No harm in checking, I guess. 742 00:27:40,725 --> 00:27:41,693 Really? 743 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:42,000 How would you like them to give 744 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,828 How would you like them to give 745 00:27:43,895 --> 00:27:45,930 the transporter operation a little once-over? 746 00:27:45,997 --> 00:27:46,931 No problem. 747 00:27:46,998 --> 00:27:48,000 We're totally shipshape. 748 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,333 We're totally shipshape. 749 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:50,268 You're missing the point. 750 00:27:50,335 --> 00:27:53,972 It's just the idea that they even suspect a malfunction. 751 00:27:54,039 --> 00:27:57,976 If I were not a consummate professional and an android 752 00:27:58,043 --> 00:28:00,000 I would find this entire procedure insulting. 753 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:00,979 I would find this entire procedure insulting. 754 00:28:01,046 --> 00:28:02,380 Thanks, Data. 755 00:28:06,384 --> 00:28:09,854 Chief, would you be able to attend a little party 756 00:28:09,921 --> 00:28:12,000 for Lieutenant Worf at 1700 hours? 757 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,857 for Lieutenant Worf at 1700 hours? 758 00:28:12,924 --> 00:28:14,059 A party for Worf? 759 00:28:14,125 --> 00:28:15,727 Sounds intriguing. 760 00:28:15,794 --> 00:28:16,995 I'd be delighted. 761 00:28:17,062 --> 00:28:18,000 It's a surprise. 762 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,329 It's a surprise. 763 00:28:18,396 --> 00:28:20,065 My lips are sealed. 764 00:28:22,801 --> 00:28:24,000 I didn't want to leave without saying good-bye. 765 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,904 I didn't want to leave without saying good-bye. 766 00:28:25,970 --> 00:28:27,972 I don't like good-byes. 767 00:28:28,039 --> 00:28:30,000 How about "until next time"? 768 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,975 How about "until next time"? 769 00:28:31,042 --> 00:28:33,278 How about until next time. 770 00:28:33,344 --> 00:28:36,000 It's been a pleasure working with you, Commander. 771 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:38,016 It's been a pleasure working with you, Commander. 772 00:28:38,083 --> 00:28:39,984 The feeling is mutual... 773 00:28:40,051 --> 00:28:41,019 Counselor. 774 00:28:41,086 --> 00:28:42,000 I'm supposed 775 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,420 I'm supposed 776 00:28:42,487 --> 00:28:44,456 to know how everyone feels 777 00:28:44,522 --> 00:28:46,758 but I can't read you right now. 778 00:28:46,825 --> 00:28:48,000 Perhaps your own feelings are getting in the way. 779 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:50,395 Perhaps your own feelings are getting in the way. 780 00:28:50,462 --> 00:28:54,000 My job is to help others sort out their emotions. 781 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,165 My job is to help others sort out their emotions. 782 00:28:54,232 --> 00:28:57,102 My own feelings are beside the point. 783 00:28:57,168 --> 00:28:58,837 Not to me. 784 00:28:58,903 --> 00:29:00,000 Our feelings are what make us all human. 785 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:03,308 Our feelings are what make us all human. 786 00:29:05,910 --> 00:29:06,000 Are you feeling sad? 787 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:08,246 Are you feeling sad? 788 00:29:13,551 --> 00:29:15,987 Yes, I am. 789 00:29:16,054 --> 00:29:18,000 So am I. 790 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,056 So am I. 791 00:29:40,545 --> 00:29:42,000 I'm leaving at 2100 hours. 792 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,014 I'm leaving at 2100 hours. 793 00:29:43,081 --> 00:29:44,983 Can I have a minute? 794 00:29:49,554 --> 00:29:52,790 I've practiced my best Academy courtesy. 795 00:29:52,857 --> 00:29:54,000 Now, it's time for you to go. 796 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,026 Now, it's time for you to go. 797 00:29:55,093 --> 00:29:56,427 It's time for us to have a talk 798 00:29:56,494 --> 00:29:58,163 so lower your shields. 799 00:29:58,229 --> 00:30:00,000 I'm asking you to leave or I'll... 800 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,165 I'm asking you to leave or I'll... 801 00:30:00,231 --> 00:30:01,299 Or you'll what? 802 00:30:01,366 --> 00:30:05,270 You know, it's a shame there's no anbo-jytsu ring nearby. 803 00:30:05,336 --> 00:30:06,000 Really? There is. 804 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,804 Really? There is. 805 00:30:06,871 --> 00:30:08,106 Deck 12, the gymnasium. 806 00:30:08,173 --> 00:30:11,242 We could clear the air once and for all. 807 00:30:11,309 --> 00:30:12,000 You're on. 808 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,111 You're on. 809 00:30:20,385 --> 00:30:23,388 Ah, scuttlebutt says you wanted to see me. 810 00:30:23,454 --> 00:30:24,000 That's right. 811 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,956 That's right. 812 00:30:27,458 --> 00:30:29,994 I thought I knew you, Kyle. 813 00:30:30,061 --> 00:30:31,863 You do, as well as anyone. 814 00:30:31,930 --> 00:30:35,567 Then what is this I hear about an anbo-jytsu match with Will? 815 00:30:35,633 --> 00:30:36,000 You've heard. 816 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,335 You've heard. 817 00:30:37,402 --> 00:30:38,603 Haven't we grown 818 00:30:38,670 --> 00:30:41,439 beyond the point where we resolve our problems 819 00:30:41,506 --> 00:30:42,000 with physical conflict? 820 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,208 with physical conflict? 821 00:30:43,274 --> 00:30:45,176 I think you're overreacting. 822 00:30:45,243 --> 00:30:46,377 I'm overreacting? 823 00:30:46,444 --> 00:30:47,478 You're the one that's going out 824 00:30:47,545 --> 00:30:48,000 to fight with his own son. 825 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,846 to fight with his own son. 826 00:30:48,913 --> 00:30:50,481 Don't think of it as a fight, Kate. 827 00:30:50,548 --> 00:30:52,016 Think of it as more of a contest. 828 00:30:52,083 --> 00:30:54,000 And suppose one of you is injured? 829 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,552 And suppose one of you is injured? 830 00:30:54,619 --> 00:30:56,854 I know where to find a good doctor. 831 00:30:56,921 --> 00:30:59,357 Kate... Kyle. 832 00:30:59,424 --> 00:31:00,000 Will and I have been playing anbo-jytsu 833 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,992 Will and I have been playing anbo-jytsu 834 00:31:01,059 --> 00:31:02,360 ever since he was eight years old 835 00:31:02,427 --> 00:31:04,963 and he knows how to take care of himself. 836 00:31:05,029 --> 00:31:06,000 And so do I. 837 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,064 And so do I. 838 00:31:06,130 --> 00:31:07,932 Don't take this personally 839 00:31:07,999 --> 00:31:09,634 but Will is in his prime... 840 00:31:09,701 --> 00:31:12,000 And I'm no spring chicken, I know. 841 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,537 And I'm no spring chicken, I know. 842 00:31:12,604 --> 00:31:13,504 Don't worry. 843 00:31:13,571 --> 00:31:16,341 He's never been able to beat me. 844 00:31:37,629 --> 00:31:42,000 Computer, is this it? 845 00:31:42,066 --> 00:31:43,301 Correct. 846 00:31:43,368 --> 00:31:46,504 Klingon Rite of Ascension chamber. 847 00:31:46,571 --> 00:31:48,000 Is this really necessary? 848 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,940 Is this really necessary? 849 00:31:49,007 --> 00:31:50,475 If we want to get Worf 850 00:31:50,541 --> 00:31:52,343 through his problem, it is. 851 00:31:52,410 --> 00:31:54,000 Computer, please give us Klingon personnel 852 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,079 Computer, please give us Klingon personnel 853 00:31:55,146 --> 00:31:56,681 appropriate to this event. 854 00:31:58,416 --> 00:32:00,000 These images have been 855 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,385 These images have been 856 00:32:00,451 --> 00:32:03,655 specifically programmed for Ascension Rites. 857 00:32:03,721 --> 00:32:05,123 Cute bunch. 858 00:32:08,426 --> 00:32:10,361 And they use those? 859 00:32:10,428 --> 00:32:12,000 Those are Klingon painstiks. 860 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,197 Those are Klingon painstiks. 861 00:32:13,264 --> 00:32:15,566 I once saw one of them used 862 00:32:15,633 --> 00:32:18,000 against a two-ton Rectyne monopod. 863 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,670 against a two-ton Rectyne monopod. 864 00:32:18,736 --> 00:32:24,000 Poor creature jumped five meters at the slightest touch. 865 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,108 Poor creature jumped five meters at the slightest touch. 866 00:32:24,175 --> 00:32:28,379 Finally died from excessive cephalic pressures. 867 00:32:28,446 --> 00:32:29,514 You mean...? 868 00:32:29,580 --> 00:32:30,000 That's right. 869 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,082 That's right. 870 00:32:31,149 --> 00:32:33,084 The animal's head exploded like... 871 00:32:33,151 --> 00:32:36,000 I think that's enough, Chief O'Brien. 872 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,154 I think that's enough, Chief O'Brien. 873 00:32:43,094 --> 00:32:45,330 I do not enjoy riddles, Counselor. 874 00:32:45,396 --> 00:32:46,631 You will enjoy this one. 875 00:32:46,698 --> 00:32:48,000 I'm in no mood for trifling or games. 876 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,200 I'm in no mood for trifling or games. 877 00:32:49,267 --> 00:32:50,401 Not today. 878 00:32:50,468 --> 00:32:53,671 I know what an important day this is for you. 879 00:32:53,738 --> 00:32:54,000 The anniversary of your Rite of Ascension. 880 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,341 The anniversary of your Rite of Ascension. 881 00:32:56,407 --> 00:32:58,076 You know about that? 882 00:32:58,142 --> 00:33:00,000 All your friends on board do. 883 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,211 All your friends on board do. 884 00:33:00,278 --> 00:33:01,646 That is impossible. 885 00:33:01,713 --> 00:33:05,116 It is a secret known only to Klingons. 886 00:33:05,183 --> 00:33:06,000 And certain 887 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,184 And certain 888 00:33:06,250 --> 00:33:08,286 resourceful young Ensigns. 889 00:33:11,422 --> 00:33:12,000 Wesley Crusher. 890 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,358 Wesley Crusher. 891 00:33:13,424 --> 00:33:15,626 What does he know about it? 892 00:33:15,693 --> 00:33:18,000 Just bear with me. 893 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,296 Just bear with me. 894 00:33:18,363 --> 00:33:20,298 Where are we going? 895 00:33:20,365 --> 00:33:21,232 The holodeck. 896 00:33:24,602 --> 00:33:27,271 This is truly trying my patience, Counselor. 897 00:33:27,338 --> 00:33:29,107 I think you will approve. 898 00:33:29,173 --> 00:33:30,000 You're not coming in? 899 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,541 You're not coming in? 900 00:33:32,543 --> 00:33:33,544 No. 901 00:33:40,318 --> 00:33:41,319 Open. 902 00:33:57,735 --> 00:33:59,604 An Ascension ceremony. 903 00:33:59,670 --> 00:34:00,000 LA FORGE: Happy anniversary, Worf. 904 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,340 LA FORGE: Happy anniversary, Worf. 905 00:34:02,407 --> 00:34:05,410 Shall we begin? 906 00:34:14,419 --> 00:34:16,053 I am ready. 907 00:34:22,293 --> 00:34:24,000 DaHjaj Suvwl'e' jIH. 908 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:27,498 DaHjaj Suvwl'e' jIH. 909 00:34:27,565 --> 00:34:30,000 tlgwlj Sa'angNIS. 910 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,269 tlgwlj Sa'angNIS. 911 00:34:31,335 --> 00:34:35,773 Iw blQtlqDaq jljaH. 912 00:34:36,908 --> 00:34:39,644 Today, I am a warrior. 913 00:34:39,710 --> 00:34:42,000 I must show you my heart. 914 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,780 I must show you my heart. 915 00:34:42,847 --> 00:34:46,350 I travel the river of blood. 916 00:34:46,918 --> 00:34:48,000 ( screams ) 917 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,086 ( screams ) 918 00:34:55,693 --> 00:34:58,329 The true test of Klingon strength 919 00:34:58,396 --> 00:35:00,000 is to admit one's most profound feelings 920 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,232 is to admit one's most profound feelings 921 00:35:01,299 --> 00:35:04,569 while under extreme duress. 922 00:35:04,635 --> 00:35:06,000 ( breathing heavily ) 923 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:06,838 ( breathing heavily ) 924 00:35:06,904 --> 00:35:10,608 jIbechrup may' vIlos. 925 00:35:10,675 --> 00:35:11,709 ( screaming ) 926 00:35:18,749 --> 00:35:20,785 The battle is mine. 927 00:35:20,852 --> 00:35:24,000 I crave only the blood of the enemy. 928 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,822 I crave only the blood of the enemy. 929 00:35:24,889 --> 00:35:26,557 HIHIvqa'. 930 00:35:35,833 --> 00:35:36,000 The bile of the vanquished flows over my hands. 931 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,306 The bile of the vanquished flows over my hands. 932 00:35:42,373 --> 00:35:45,776 may'pequ' moH. 933 00:35:46,544 --> 00:35:48,000 ( screaming ) 934 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,213 ( screaming ) 935 00:35:59,957 --> 00:36:00,000 ( panting ) 936 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:02,293 ( panting ) 937 00:36:10,401 --> 00:36:12,000 Thank you. 938 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,403 Thank you. 939 00:36:29,353 --> 00:36:30,000 Is Lieutenant Worf all right? 940 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,355 Is Lieutenant Worf all right? 941 00:36:31,422 --> 00:36:33,357 He's never been happier. 942 00:36:33,424 --> 00:36:35,359 So it was a good ceremony? 943 00:36:35,426 --> 00:36:36,000 Well, let's just say 944 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,460 Well, let's just say 945 00:36:36,527 --> 00:36:38,930 that I was not about to stay around for refreshments. 946 00:36:38,996 --> 00:36:41,666 Klingon culture is not in your taste? 947 00:36:41,732 --> 00:36:42,000 I'm just glad 948 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,667 I'm just glad 949 00:36:42,733 --> 00:36:44,402 that humans have progressed 950 00:36:44,468 --> 00:36:46,737 beyond the need for barbaric display. 951 00:36:46,804 --> 00:36:48,000 Have they? 952 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,306 Have they? 953 00:36:48,372 --> 00:36:50,675 Commander Riker and his father 954 00:36:50,741 --> 00:36:53,444 are in the gymnasium about to engage 955 00:36:53,511 --> 00:36:54,000 in a barbarism of their own. 956 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,779 in a barbarism of their own. 957 00:36:54,845 --> 00:36:55,713 Don't remind me. 958 00:36:55,780 --> 00:36:57,848 It's something of which I do not approve. 959 00:36:57,915 --> 00:36:59,750 In spite of human evolution 960 00:36:59,817 --> 00:37:00,000 there are still some traits that are endemic to gender. 961 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:02,920 there are still some traits that are endemic to gender. 962 00:37:02,987 --> 00:37:04,021 You think that they're going 963 00:37:04,088 --> 00:37:06,000 to knock each other's brains out because they're men? 964 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,557 to knock each other's brains out because they're men? 965 00:37:06,624 --> 00:37:07,892 Human males are unique. 966 00:37:07,959 --> 00:37:10,695 Fathers continue to regard their sons as children 967 00:37:10,761 --> 00:37:11,829 even into adulthood. 968 00:37:11,896 --> 00:37:12,000 And sons continue to chafe against what they perceive 969 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:14,899 And sons continue to chafe against what they perceive 970 00:37:14,966 --> 00:37:16,934 as their fathers' expectations of them. 971 00:37:17,001 --> 00:37:18,000 It's almost as if they never really grow up at all, isn't it? 972 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:21,973 It's almost as if they never really grow up at all, isn't it? 973 00:37:24,008 --> 00:37:26,811 Perhaps that's part of their charm 974 00:37:26,877 --> 00:37:29,814 and why we find them so attractive. 975 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:30,000 Particularly men like Commander Riker. 976 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:32,850 Particularly men like Commander Riker. 977 00:37:32,917 --> 00:37:35,419 And his father. 978 00:37:39,357 --> 00:37:41,926 I hope they don't injure each other. 979 00:37:46,464 --> 00:37:48,000 Anbo-jytsu, the ultimate evolution in the martial arts. 980 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:52,303 Anbo-jytsu, the ultimate evolution in the martial arts. 981 00:37:52,370 --> 00:37:54,000 I remember my early lessons. 982 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,438 I remember my early lessons. 983 00:37:54,505 --> 00:37:57,908 You could never get used to the sightless factor 984 00:37:57,975 --> 00:37:58,909 or to losing. 985 00:37:58,976 --> 00:37:59,977 True. 986 00:38:00,044 --> 00:38:02,480 But I've had 15 years to practice. 987 00:38:02,546 --> 00:38:06,000 Well, let's see if you've learned anything. 988 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,283 Well, let's see if you've learned anything. 989 00:38:11,722 --> 00:38:12,000 BOTH: Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu. 990 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:14,859 BOTH: Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu. 991 00:38:45,623 --> 00:38:46,824 ( grunts ) 992 00:39:01,172 --> 00:39:02,873 Well... 993 00:39:06,711 --> 00:39:08,112 You've been practicing. 994 00:39:08,179 --> 00:39:09,680 And remembering. 995 00:39:09,747 --> 00:39:12,000 You should have been the one to die, not her. 996 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,417 You should have been the one to die, not her. 997 00:39:13,484 --> 00:39:17,888 Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu! 998 00:39:17,955 --> 00:39:18,000 Good, get it all out. 999 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:20,357 Good, get it all out. 1000 00:39:20,424 --> 00:39:22,893 Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu. 1001 00:39:44,148 --> 00:39:45,149 Matta! 1002 00:39:46,917 --> 00:39:48,000 I had you. 1003 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,152 I had you. 1004 00:39:48,219 --> 00:39:49,954 Listen, Will. 1005 00:39:50,020 --> 00:39:52,723 You were too young to understand 1006 00:39:52,790 --> 00:39:54,000 and I was too hurt to explain. 1007 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,159 and I was too hurt to explain. 1008 00:39:55,226 --> 00:39:58,062 You were never too hurt for anything. 1009 00:39:58,129 --> 00:39:59,530 She was your mother 1010 00:39:59,597 --> 00:40:00,000 but she was my wife. 1011 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,998 but she was my wife. 1012 00:40:01,065 --> 00:40:05,002 And when she died, all that kept me going was you. 1013 00:40:05,069 --> 00:40:06,000 You had a strange way of showing it. 1014 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,938 You had a strange way of showing it. 1015 00:40:08,005 --> 00:40:09,640 I came here thinking 1016 00:40:09,707 --> 00:40:11,108 we could talk this out. 1017 00:40:11,175 --> 00:40:12,000 But maybe you're right. 1018 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,743 But maybe you're right. 1019 00:40:12,810 --> 00:40:14,445 Maybe I am no father. 1020 00:40:14,512 --> 00:40:16,013 And you're no son. 1021 00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:18,000 And this fight is all we have left. 1022 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,083 And this fight is all we have left. 1023 00:40:43,040 --> 00:40:44,074 ( groans ) 1024 00:40:44,141 --> 00:40:45,576 Matta! 1025 00:40:47,878 --> 00:40:48,000 What is it now? 1026 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,513 What is it now? 1027 00:40:49,580 --> 00:40:51,916 You can't do that. 1028 00:40:51,982 --> 00:40:52,950 What? 1029 00:40:53,017 --> 00:40:54,000 Hachidan kiritsu. 1030 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,085 Hachidan kiritsu. 1031 00:40:55,152 --> 00:40:56,754 It's illegal. 1032 00:40:56,821 --> 00:40:58,556 You're kidding. 1033 00:40:59,557 --> 00:41:00,000 All these years... 1034 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,192 All these years... 1035 00:41:01,258 --> 00:41:03,160 That's why I never won. 1036 00:41:03,227 --> 00:41:04,762 You were cheating. 1037 00:41:06,630 --> 00:41:08,666 It worked, didn't it? 1038 00:41:08,732 --> 00:41:11,669 Kept you coming back for more. 1039 00:41:11,735 --> 00:41:12,000 Incredible. 1040 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,703 Incredible. 1041 00:41:12,770 --> 00:41:13,838 You cheated me. 1042 00:41:13,904 --> 00:41:16,106 How did you get away with it? 1043 00:41:16,173 --> 00:41:17,374 You were just a kid. 1044 00:41:17,441 --> 00:41:18,000 By the time you were 12 years old, I knew I couldn't take you 1045 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:20,177 By the time you were 12 years old, I knew I couldn't take you 1046 00:41:20,244 --> 00:41:21,545 but I had to keep you interested. 1047 00:41:21,612 --> 00:41:23,180 I had to keep you challenged, didn't I? 1048 00:41:23,247 --> 00:41:24,000 I always hated you for that. 1049 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,182 I always hated you for that. 1050 00:41:25,249 --> 00:41:26,183 Damn it, Will. 1051 00:41:26,250 --> 00:41:29,753 You were barely out of diapers when she died. 1052 00:41:29,820 --> 00:41:30,000 You hardly knew her. 1053 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,188 You hardly knew her. 1054 00:41:31,255 --> 00:41:32,523 I loved her. 1055 00:41:32,590 --> 00:41:36,000 Of course you carried the pain, so did I. 1056 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,493 Of course you carried the pain, so did I. 1057 00:41:36,560 --> 00:41:40,264 I should have explained this to you a long time ago 1058 00:41:40,331 --> 00:41:41,966 but it hurt too much. 1059 00:41:42,032 --> 00:41:44,635 And then the wall grew up between us. 1060 00:41:44,702 --> 00:41:46,670 Living there, you and me 1061 00:41:46,737 --> 00:41:48,000 the wall got bigger. 1062 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,572 the wall got bigger. 1063 00:41:48,639 --> 00:41:51,542 You know... 1064 00:41:51,609 --> 00:41:53,544 it's funny. 1065 00:41:53,611 --> 00:41:54,000 I can talk to a whole roomful of admirals 1066 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:58,182 I can talk to a whole roomful of admirals 1067 00:41:58,249 --> 00:42:00,000 about anything in the galaxy 1068 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,585 about anything in the galaxy 1069 00:42:01,652 --> 00:42:06,000 but I can't talk to you about how I feel. 1070 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:06,257 but I can't talk to you about how I feel. 1071 00:42:06,323 --> 00:42:09,593 How do you feel? 1072 00:42:11,629 --> 00:42:12,000 How do you think? 1073 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:14,698 How do you think? 1074 00:42:14,765 --> 00:42:17,735 I love you, son. 1075 00:42:22,740 --> 00:42:24,000 I've got to get back to, uh, the Starbase. 1076 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,043 I've got to get back to, uh, the Starbase. 1077 00:42:26,110 --> 00:42:27,578 I know. 1078 00:42:27,645 --> 00:42:30,000 I'm glad you came. 1079 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,114 I'm glad you came. 1080 00:42:35,386 --> 00:42:36,000 Be careful now, okay? 1081 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,655 Be careful now, okay? 1082 00:42:46,931 --> 00:42:48,000 Starbase Montgomery's briefing specialist 1083 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,633 Starbase Montgomery's briefing specialist 1084 00:42:49,700 --> 00:42:52,002 and analytical team have beamed down, sir. 1085 00:42:52,069 --> 00:42:54,000 Ah, what were the analytical team's findings? 1086 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,339 Ah, what were the analytical team's findings? 1087 00:42:55,406 --> 00:42:57,975 They suggested we reprogram the system 1088 00:42:58,042 --> 00:43:00,000 to correct the readout variables. 1089 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,077 to correct the readout variables. 1090 00:43:00,144 --> 00:43:01,946 Precisely what Commander Data 1091 00:43:02,012 --> 00:43:05,783 recommended, as I recall. 1092 00:43:07,318 --> 00:43:09,820 At least it gave Commander Riker 1093 00:43:09,887 --> 00:43:12,000 the opportunity to consider his promotion. 1094 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,090 the opportunity to consider his promotion. 1095 00:43:13,157 --> 00:43:14,858 Now that he's accepted 1096 00:43:14,925 --> 00:43:18,000 we can leave him at Starbase Montgomery. 1097 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,095 we can leave him at Starbase Montgomery. 1098 00:43:22,433 --> 00:43:24,000 Number One? 1099 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,201 Number One? 1100 00:43:24,268 --> 00:43:25,369 Captain 1101 00:43:25,436 --> 00:43:26,937 with your permission 1102 00:43:27,004 --> 00:43:30,000 I've decided to stay on board the Enterprise. 1103 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,107 I've decided to stay on board the Enterprise. 1104 00:43:36,847 --> 00:43:38,082 Granted. 1105 00:43:38,148 --> 00:43:40,084 Thank you, sir. 1106 00:43:41,785 --> 00:43:42,000 Take us out of orbit, Ensign Crusher. 1107 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,655 Take us out of orbit, Ensign Crusher. 1108 00:43:44,722 --> 00:43:46,924 Breaking synchronous orbit, sir. 1109 00:43:46,991 --> 00:43:48,000 Set course for Beta Kupsic. 1110 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:48,726 Set course for Beta Kupsic. 1111 00:43:48,792 --> 00:43:50,728 That is still our destination? 1112 00:43:50,794 --> 00:43:51,996 Mm-hmm. 1113 00:43:52,062 --> 00:43:53,897 Velocity, warp factor 5. 1114 00:43:54,898 --> 00:43:57,401 Course and speed set, sir. 1115 00:43:57,468 --> 00:44:00,000 Any particular reason for this change of heart? 1116 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:02,206 Any particular reason for this change of heart? 1117 00:44:02,272 --> 00:44:04,008 Motivated self-interest. 1118 00:44:04,074 --> 00:44:06,000 Right now, the best place for me to be is here. 1119 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,678 Right now, the best place for me to be is here. 1120 00:44:11,181 --> 00:44:12,000 Engage. 1121 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:12,783 Engage.