1 00:00:08,842 --> 00:00:11,077 ( water splashes ) 2 00:00:11,144 --> 00:00:12,000 There you are. 3 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,146 There you are. 4 00:00:16,349 --> 00:00:17,550 What's wrong? 5 00:00:17,617 --> 00:00:18,000 Something jabbed me here in the calf. 6 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:20,420 Something jabbed me here in the calf. 7 00:00:22,255 --> 00:00:24,000 LA FORGE: Ooh. 8 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,724 LA FORGE: Ooh. 9 00:00:30,797 --> 00:00:32,799 O'Brien, Commander Riker's been injured. 10 00:00:32,866 --> 00:00:34,401 Lock on and bring him up. 11 00:00:34,467 --> 00:00:35,568 Stand by. 12 00:00:35,635 --> 00:00:36,000 Geordi, it's just... 13 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,669 Geordi, it's just... 14 00:00:36,736 --> 00:00:37,670 A scratch, right. 15 00:00:37,737 --> 00:00:39,706 Sorry, Commander, we can't take any chances. 16 00:00:39,773 --> 00:00:42,000 We're the first survey team to set foot on this planet. 17 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,242 We're the first survey team to set foot on this planet. 18 00:00:42,308 --> 00:00:43,777 We don't know what the risks are. 19 00:00:43,843 --> 00:00:45,779 ( beeping ) 20 00:00:45,845 --> 00:00:48,000 LA FORGE: O'Brien, what's the holdup? 21 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,348 LA FORGE: O'Brien, what's the holdup? 22 00:00:48,415 --> 00:00:51,584 The transporter's detected unidentified microbes 23 00:00:51,651 --> 00:00:53,420 in Commander Riker's body. 24 00:00:53,486 --> 00:00:54,000 Well, can't the biofilters screen them out? 25 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:56,256 Well, can't the biofilters screen them out? 26 00:00:56,322 --> 00:00:57,791 Apparently not 27 00:00:57,857 --> 00:00:59,426 but Dr. Pulaski has been notified. 28 00:00:59,492 --> 00:01:00,000 Acknowledged. 29 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:02,295 Acknowledged. 30 00:01:02,362 --> 00:01:03,630 I wasn't ready to leave here anyway. 31 00:01:09,669 --> 00:01:11,671 Here's the biofilter's analysis 32 00:01:11,738 --> 00:01:12,000 of the microbes. 33 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,206 of the microbes. 34 00:01:13,273 --> 00:01:14,841 PULASKI: That's not much to go on. 35 00:01:14,908 --> 00:01:18,000 I can override and beam Commander Riker aboard. 36 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,478 I can override and beam Commander Riker aboard. 37 00:01:18,545 --> 00:01:20,146 No. 38 00:01:20,213 --> 00:01:23,349 I better go down and make an evaluation there. 39 00:01:29,856 --> 00:01:30,000 I hope these are the right coordinates. 40 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:34,227 I hope these are the right coordinates. 41 00:01:34,294 --> 00:01:35,495 Just kidding, Doctor. 42 00:01:35,562 --> 00:01:36,000 I know how much you love the transporter. 43 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:38,264 I know how much you love the transporter. 44 00:01:38,331 --> 00:01:42,000 About as much as I love comical Transporter Chiefs. 45 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,235 About as much as I love comical Transporter Chiefs. 46 00:01:45,839 --> 00:01:47,340 Ready? 47 00:02:00,854 --> 00:02:03,323 RIKER: Over here, Doctor. 48 00:02:08,261 --> 00:02:09,395 Fill me in. 49 00:02:09,462 --> 00:02:11,531 I was walking along, minding my own business 50 00:02:11,598 --> 00:02:12,000 doing a simple geological sweep. 51 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,867 doing a simple geological sweep. 52 00:02:13,933 --> 00:02:16,402 Something stuck me in the leg. 53 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:17,904 Any pain? 54 00:02:17,971 --> 00:02:18,000 No, just a little numb, that's all. 55 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,739 No, just a little numb, that's all. 56 00:02:19,806 --> 00:02:21,441 Do you know what it was that stuck you? 57 00:02:21,508 --> 00:02:23,276 We've been looking for it. 58 00:02:23,343 --> 00:02:24,000 No luck. 59 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,277 No luck. 60 00:02:24,344 --> 00:02:26,813 Well, whatever it is, it left something behind. 61 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:28,748 I'm going to take you up to Sick Bay. 62 00:02:32,819 --> 00:02:35,622 O'Brien, this is Dr. Pulaski. 63 00:02:35,688 --> 00:02:36,000 Medical override is authorized. 64 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,857 Medical override is authorized. 65 00:02:37,924 --> 00:02:39,459 Acknowledged. 66 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:48,000 This is the strangest feeling... 67 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,903 This is the strangest feeling... 68 00:02:49,969 --> 00:02:52,238 My whole leg just went dead. 69 00:03:21,434 --> 00:03:24,000 Space, the final frontier. 70 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,805 Space, the final frontier. 71 00:03:25,872 --> 00:03:29,676 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 72 00:03:29,742 --> 00:03:30,000 Its continuing mission-- 73 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,678 Its continuing mission-- 74 00:03:31,744 --> 00:03:35,648 to explore strange new worlds 75 00:03:35,715 --> 00:03:36,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 76 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:40,320 to seek out new life and new civilizations 77 00:03:40,386 --> 00:03:42,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 78 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:44,691 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 79 00:04:41,481 --> 00:04:42,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 42976.1. 80 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:44,884 Captain's Log, Stardate 42976.1. 81 00:04:44,951 --> 00:04:47,453 During a geological survey on Surata IV 82 00:04:47,520 --> 00:04:48,000 Commander Riker has become infected 83 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,689 Commander Riker has become infected 84 00:04:49,756 --> 00:04:51,791 by an unidentified microbe. 85 00:04:51,858 --> 00:04:52,792 Number One. 86 00:04:52,859 --> 00:04:53,693 Captain. 87 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:54,000 Put your foot where it didn't belong, hmm? 88 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:57,330 Put your foot where it didn't belong, hmm? 89 00:04:57,397 --> 00:04:58,731 Doctor said she was getting bored. 90 00:04:58,798 --> 00:05:00,000 I just thought I'd give her a challenge. 91 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,466 I just thought I'd give her a challenge. 92 00:05:00,533 --> 00:05:02,502 That you did. 93 00:05:05,705 --> 00:05:06,000 The Commander's nervous system 94 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,540 The Commander's nervous system 95 00:05:07,607 --> 00:05:09,842 has been invaded by an unknown microorganism. 96 00:05:09,909 --> 00:05:11,744 Not a bacteria, not a virus 97 00:05:11,811 --> 00:05:12,000 but with the elements of both. 98 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,913 but with the elements of both. 99 00:05:13,980 --> 00:05:16,816 There's the point of entry. 100 00:05:19,152 --> 00:05:22,422 The microbes are infecting 101 00:05:22,488 --> 00:05:24,000 the great sciatic nerve, and they are multiplying 102 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,091 the great sciatic nerve, and they are multiplying 103 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:27,093 at an incredible rate. 104 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:28,361 There. 105 00:05:30,697 --> 00:05:31,798 Can you remove it? 106 00:05:31,864 --> 00:05:33,332 Not surgically. 107 00:05:33,399 --> 00:05:35,935 The organisms fused to the nerve 108 00:05:36,002 --> 00:05:39,338 intertwining at the molecular level. 109 00:05:39,405 --> 00:05:41,674 That's why the transporter's biofilters 110 00:05:41,741 --> 00:05:42,000 weren't able to extract it. 111 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,342 weren't able to extract it. 112 00:05:43,409 --> 00:05:45,445 There's no evidence of nerve damage 113 00:05:45,511 --> 00:05:48,000 but the organisms are impeding nervous function. 114 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,981 but the organisms are impeding nervous function. 115 00:05:49,048 --> 00:05:51,617 My leg's still asleep. 116 00:05:51,684 --> 00:05:53,519 Prognosis? 117 00:05:54,987 --> 00:05:56,689 The infection is spreading. 118 00:05:56,756 --> 00:05:58,791 It will eventually reach the brain. 119 00:05:58,858 --> 00:06:00,000 And if it interfered with neural activity there? 120 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,728 And if it interfered with neural activity there? 121 00:06:01,794 --> 00:06:03,930 Commander Riker could die. 122 00:06:09,635 --> 00:06:10,803 How can I help? 123 00:06:10,870 --> 00:06:12,000 I need to know more about its composition. 124 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:14,006 I need to know more about its composition. 125 00:06:14,073 --> 00:06:16,409 And for that, you need a sample. 126 00:06:16,476 --> 00:06:17,410 Exactly. 127 00:06:17,477 --> 00:06:18,000 Commander Data, Mr. La Forge 128 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,512 Commander Data, Mr. La Forge 129 00:06:19,579 --> 00:06:21,981 prepare to beam down to the planet. 130 00:06:22,048 --> 00:06:23,082 LA FORGE: Aye, sir. 131 00:06:23,149 --> 00:06:24,000 I must reiterate. 132 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,817 I must reiterate. 133 00:06:24,884 --> 00:06:28,087 It would be better if I went alone. 134 00:06:28,154 --> 00:06:29,889 Don't like my company? 135 00:06:29,956 --> 00:06:30,000 Your company is not at issue. 136 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,924 Your company is not at issue. 137 00:06:31,991 --> 00:06:34,494 Your vulnerability to the microorganism is. 138 00:06:34,560 --> 00:06:35,795 I'll watch where I step. 139 00:06:35,862 --> 00:06:36,000 Besides, how do we know 140 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,996 Besides, how do we know 141 00:06:37,063 --> 00:06:39,832 this bug doesn't like androids more than it likes humans? 142 00:06:39,899 --> 00:06:40,833 Possible 143 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:42,000 but highly unlikely. 144 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,401 but highly unlikely. 145 00:06:42,468 --> 00:06:44,604 In any event, why risk both of us? 146 00:06:44,670 --> 00:06:46,839 Because I know exactly where Commander Riker was 147 00:06:46,906 --> 00:06:47,907 when it happened. 148 00:06:50,176 --> 00:06:53,880 Mr. O'Brien, energize. 149 00:07:09,128 --> 00:07:12,000 He was right over here. 150 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,131 He was right over here. 151 00:07:14,133 --> 00:07:18,000 I am detecting no animal life-forms within 50 kilometers. 152 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:18,504 I am detecting no animal life-forms within 50 kilometers. 153 00:07:18,571 --> 00:07:21,707 However, I am reading extensive animal remains 154 00:07:21,774 --> 00:07:23,609 mostly fossilized. 155 00:07:23,676 --> 00:07:24,000 A graveyard? 156 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,077 A graveyard? 157 00:07:25,144 --> 00:07:27,613 I do not know. 158 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:28,714 Data. 159 00:07:28,781 --> 00:07:30,000 Data, look at this. 160 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,851 Data, look at this. 161 00:07:38,157 --> 00:07:41,661 The structure is rhizomatous. 162 00:07:41,727 --> 00:07:42,000 Careful. 163 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,462 Careful. 164 00:07:43,529 --> 00:07:45,097 I am always careful. 165 00:07:45,164 --> 00:07:47,099 It appears to be dead. 166 00:07:47,166 --> 00:07:48,000 I'm not so sure. 167 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,134 I'm not so sure. 168 00:07:48,201 --> 00:07:50,136 I'm seeing thermal variations. 169 00:07:50,203 --> 00:07:52,038 Let it go for a second, Data. 170 00:07:52,104 --> 00:07:53,573 Let's try something. 171 00:07:53,639 --> 00:07:54,000 Maybe it likes humans more than androids. 172 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:56,008 Maybe it likes humans more than androids. 173 00:07:56,075 --> 00:07:57,210 If you are correct 174 00:07:57,276 --> 00:07:59,812 you are placing yourself in grave danger. 175 00:07:59,879 --> 00:08:00,000 Well, I'm counting on those great android... 176 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,781 Well, I'm counting on those great android... 177 00:08:01,848 --> 00:08:03,783 reflexes of yours. 178 00:08:05,251 --> 00:08:06,000 That must be what we're looking for. 179 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:08,688 That must be what we're looking for. 180 00:08:08,754 --> 00:08:10,857 I would tend to agree. 181 00:08:16,796 --> 00:08:18,000 LA FORGE: Stand by, O'Brien. 182 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,097 LA FORGE: Stand by, O'Brien. 183 00:08:21,667 --> 00:08:22,935 Got it. 184 00:08:23,002 --> 00:08:24,000 Energize. 185 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,503 Energize. 186 00:08:31,010 --> 00:08:32,011 Thanks, O'Brien. 187 00:08:32,078 --> 00:08:35,848 Another minute, and we'd have been fossils ourselves. 188 00:08:35,915 --> 00:08:36,000 Not precisely, Geordi. 189 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,183 Not precisely, Geordi. 190 00:08:37,250 --> 00:08:40,620 True fossilization requires several millennia. 191 00:08:40,686 --> 00:08:42,000 Here's your sample, Captain. 192 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,521 Here's your sample, Captain. 193 00:08:42,588 --> 00:08:45,958 Get it to Sick Bay right away. 194 00:08:46,025 --> 00:08:47,159 Report. 195 00:08:47,226 --> 00:08:48,000 Captain, Commander Riker's injury was not accidental. 196 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,830 Captain, Commander Riker's injury was not accidental. 197 00:08:50,897 --> 00:08:52,565 Certain vines on the planet 198 00:08:52,632 --> 00:08:54,000 evidently seek out warm-blooded beings 199 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,700 evidently seek out warm-blooded beings 200 00:08:54,767 --> 00:08:56,202 and deliberately infect them. 201 00:08:56,269 --> 00:08:57,603 To what end? 202 00:08:57,670 --> 00:08:58,704 Unknown, sir. 203 00:08:58,771 --> 00:08:59,906 It is conceivable 204 00:08:59,972 --> 00:09:00,000 there is a symbiotic relationship involved. 205 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:02,174 there is a symbiotic relationship involved. 206 00:09:02,241 --> 00:09:04,277 Go on. 207 00:09:04,343 --> 00:09:06,000 There are numerous animal remains in the area 208 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,146 There are numerous animal remains in the area 209 00:09:07,213 --> 00:09:08,948 leading me to hypothesize 210 00:09:09,015 --> 00:09:11,717 that the vines could be predatory. 211 00:09:11,784 --> 00:09:12,000 And the vines infect animals in order to kill them? 212 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:16,656 And the vines infect animals in order to kill them? 213 00:09:16,722 --> 00:09:18,000 It is possible. 214 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,090 It is possible. 215 00:09:18,157 --> 00:09:20,192 For Commander Riker's sake 216 00:09:20,259 --> 00:09:22,895 I hope my hypothesis is in error. 217 00:09:22,962 --> 00:09:24,000 Unfortunately, Commander Data 218 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,298 Unfortunately, Commander Data 219 00:09:25,364 --> 00:09:29,001 your hypotheses rarely are. 220 00:09:42,048 --> 00:09:43,649 All negative. 221 00:09:47,153 --> 00:09:48,000 There's nothing that will cure this infection? 222 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,722 There's nothing that will cure this infection? 223 00:09:49,789 --> 00:09:52,358 This microorganism is very mysterious. 224 00:09:52,425 --> 00:09:54,000 I can't even figure out what's keeping it alive. 225 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,995 I can't even figure out what's keeping it alive. 226 00:09:56,062 --> 00:09:57,863 Or how to kill it. 227 00:09:57,930 --> 00:09:59,198 Oh, I can kill it 228 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:00,000 but not without destroying the nerves it's inhabiting. 229 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:04,003 but not without destroying the nerves it's inhabiting. 230 00:10:04,070 --> 00:10:06,000 I know you're doing your best, Doctor. 231 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,906 I know you're doing your best, Doctor. 232 00:10:06,973 --> 00:10:09,775 My best may not be good enough. 233 00:10:28,227 --> 00:10:30,000 Comfortable? 234 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,363 Comfortable? 235 00:10:30,429 --> 00:10:31,931 Why wouldn't I be comfortable? 236 00:10:31,998 --> 00:10:35,001 They're waiting on me hand and foot. 237 00:10:35,067 --> 00:10:36,000 I just hope they don't find out that I'm faking it. 238 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,670 I just hope they don't find out that I'm faking it. 239 00:10:37,737 --> 00:10:39,939 I wish you were faking it. 240 00:10:40,006 --> 00:10:42,000 I've seen the thorn, Number One. 241 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,775 I've seen the thorn, Number One. 242 00:10:42,842 --> 00:10:44,243 Yes, the doctor showed it to me, too. 243 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:45,911 Rather harmless-looking, isn't it? 244 00:10:45,978 --> 00:10:47,747 And deadly. 245 00:10:49,749 --> 00:10:51,183 I'm sorry. 246 00:10:51,250 --> 00:10:54,000 Well, these things happen. 247 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,253 Well, these things happen. 248 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:57,056 When least expected. 249 00:10:57,123 --> 00:11:00,000 I'm surprised they don't happen more often. 250 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,926 I'm surprised they don't happen more often. 251 00:11:00,993 --> 00:11:04,430 After all, we are exploring the unknown. 252 00:11:07,199 --> 00:11:10,202 And the unknown can be benign... 253 00:11:12,204 --> 00:11:13,339 or malevolent. 254 00:11:13,406 --> 00:11:17,276 Captain, one of the things I've learned on these voyages 255 00:11:17,343 --> 00:11:18,000 and on this ship, and from you 256 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,311 and on this ship, and from you 257 00:11:19,378 --> 00:11:23,416 is that most life-forms act out of an instinct for survival 258 00:11:23,482 --> 00:11:24,000 not out of malice. 259 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,817 not out of malice. 260 00:11:24,884 --> 00:11:27,053 It's an important lesson. 261 00:11:27,119 --> 00:11:30,000 And I admire your lack of resentment, Number One. 262 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,390 And I admire your lack of resentment, Number One. 263 00:11:31,457 --> 00:11:34,060 If you drop a hammer on your foot 264 00:11:34,126 --> 00:11:36,000 it's hardly useful to get mad at the hammer. 265 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,730 it's hardly useful to get mad at the hammer. 266 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:52,111 Anything? 267 00:11:52,178 --> 00:11:53,412 Not yet. 268 00:11:53,479 --> 00:11:54,000 What can I do? 269 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,448 What can I do? 270 00:11:55,514 --> 00:11:57,783 You can get out of my hair. 271 00:11:57,850 --> 00:12:00,000 Aye, aye, Doctor. 272 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,352 Aye, aye, Doctor. 273 00:12:08,494 --> 00:12:10,496 ( instrument whirring ) 274 00:12:17,503 --> 00:12:18,000 This bug is persistent, I'll admit that. 275 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:20,473 This bug is persistent, I'll admit that. 276 00:12:20,539 --> 00:12:22,274 But I'm not worried. 277 00:12:22,341 --> 00:12:24,000 We Rikers are ornery, too. 278 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,376 We Rikers are ornery, too. 279 00:12:24,443 --> 00:12:26,011 Matter of fact, my great-grandfather 280 00:12:26,078 --> 00:12:28,380 once got bit by a rattlesnake. 281 00:12:28,447 --> 00:12:30,000 After three days of intense pain, the snake died. 282 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:32,318 After three days of intense pain, the snake died. 283 00:12:33,919 --> 00:12:36,000 ( medical monitors beeping quietly ) 284 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,755 ( medical monitors beeping quietly ) 285 00:12:40,559 --> 00:12:42,000 You're a very entertaining patient. 286 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,162 You're a very entertaining patient. 287 00:12:43,229 --> 00:12:44,463 I try. 288 00:12:44,530 --> 00:12:47,967 Yes, you're making quite an effort to be cheerful. 289 00:12:48,033 --> 00:12:51,137 You of all people should know. 290 00:12:51,203 --> 00:12:54,000 You feel what anyone in your position would feel. 291 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,808 You feel what anyone in your position would feel. 292 00:12:55,875 --> 00:12:58,844 As the First Officer on this ship 293 00:12:58,911 --> 00:13:00,000 I have to set an example. 294 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,846 I have to set an example. 295 00:13:00,913 --> 00:13:02,848 Even now? 296 00:13:02,915 --> 00:13:06,000 Now more than ever. 297 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,119 Now more than ever. 298 00:13:07,186 --> 00:13:11,891 Deanna, facing death is the ultimate test of character. 299 00:13:11,957 --> 00:13:12,000 I don't want to die, but if I have to 300 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:15,094 I don't want to die, but if I have to 301 00:13:15,161 --> 00:13:18,000 I'd like to do it with a little pride. 302 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,230 I'd like to do it with a little pride. 303 00:13:18,297 --> 00:13:21,934 And a lot of impudence. 304 00:13:22,001 --> 00:13:24,000 You bet. 305 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,837 You bet. 306 00:13:24,904 --> 00:13:26,205 Dying is bad enough 307 00:13:26,272 --> 00:13:28,841 but to lose my sense of humor? 308 00:13:28,908 --> 00:13:30,000 Forget it. 309 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,042 Forget it. 310 00:13:35,214 --> 00:13:36,000 Imzadi... 311 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,283 Imzadi... 312 00:13:37,349 --> 00:13:40,886 I haven't given up yet. 313 00:13:40,953 --> 00:13:42,000 ( electronic beeping intensifies ) 314 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,055 ( electronic beeping intensifies ) 315 00:13:46,959 --> 00:13:48,000 ( loud double beeps ) 316 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:50,229 ( loud double beeps ) 317 00:13:56,168 --> 00:13:59,605 It's spread to the spinal column. 318 00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:00,000 It's weakening his autonomic nervous system. 319 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:03,609 It's weakening his autonomic nervous system. 320 00:14:03,676 --> 00:14:06,000 Judging by its present rate of growth 321 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,212 Judging by its present rate of growth 322 00:14:06,278 --> 00:14:08,514 and its infiltration pattern 323 00:14:08,581 --> 00:14:12,000 the infection will spread to the brain within an hour. 324 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,185 the infection will spread to the brain within an hour. 325 00:14:19,658 --> 00:14:23,095 PULASKI: Medical Log, Stardate 42976.3. 326 00:14:23,162 --> 00:14:24,000 I can't keep the alien infection 327 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,364 I can't keep the alien infection 328 00:14:25,431 --> 00:14:28,434 from spreading to Commander Riker's brain. 329 00:14:28,500 --> 00:14:30,000 Once there, it will kill him by dampening neural impulses. 330 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:32,871 Once there, it will kill him by dampening neural impulses. 331 00:14:32,938 --> 00:14:34,974 The only way I can keep him alive 332 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:36,000 is to force the neurons to stay active 333 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,876 is to force the neurons to stay active 334 00:14:37,943 --> 00:14:39,912 by stimulating them directly 335 00:14:39,979 --> 00:14:42,000 with electrical impulses. 336 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,214 with electrical impulses. 337 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:48,000 Let's proceed. 338 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,221 Let's proceed. 339 00:15:29,662 --> 00:15:30,000 Good. 340 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,363 Good. 341 00:15:38,203 --> 00:15:40,339 Stand by with five milligrams 342 00:15:40,406 --> 00:15:42,000 of tricordrazine in case of seizure. 343 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,142 of tricordrazine in case of seizure. 344 00:15:43,208 --> 00:15:45,210 Here goes. 345 00:15:51,283 --> 00:15:53,986 ( deep, rumbling whir begins) 346 00:16:19,678 --> 00:16:22,681 ( thunder cracks ) 347 00:16:40,699 --> 00:16:42,000 Tasha? 348 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,134 Tasha? 349 00:16:42,201 --> 00:16:43,369 Data? 350 00:16:44,703 --> 00:16:46,138 Geordi? 351 00:16:46,205 --> 00:16:47,706 Worf? 352 00:17:03,655 --> 00:17:06,000 Anybody?! 353 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,091 Anybody?! 354 00:17:09,094 --> 00:17:11,296 PULASKI: We've stimulated random wave activity 355 00:17:11,363 --> 00:17:12,000 but the patterns are dangerously erratic. 356 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,732 but the patterns are dangerously erratic. 357 00:17:17,169 --> 00:17:18,000 Hang on, Will. 358 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,104 Hang on, Will. 359 00:17:19,171 --> 00:17:20,672 Hang on. 360 00:17:31,850 --> 00:17:35,087 The wave patterns are still too irregular. 361 00:17:35,154 --> 00:17:36,000 Why won't they stabilize? 362 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,755 Why won't they stabilize? 363 00:17:39,124 --> 00:17:42,000 Wait. I've found the right amplitude. 364 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,194 Wait. I've found the right amplitude. 365 00:17:43,829 --> 00:17:44,763 There. 366 00:17:44,830 --> 00:17:48,000 The patterns are steadier. 367 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,434 The patterns are steadier. 368 00:17:48,500 --> 00:17:52,271 Is the stimulation preventing the infection from taking hold? 369 00:17:52,337 --> 00:17:53,672 For now. 370 00:17:53,739 --> 00:17:54,000 The vertex waves indicate a k-complex 371 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:56,575 The vertex waves indicate a k-complex 372 00:17:56,642 --> 00:17:59,278 corresponding to an REM state. 373 00:17:59,344 --> 00:18:00,000 ( sighs and mutters ) 374 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:03,849 ( sighs and mutters ) 375 00:18:03,916 --> 00:18:06,000 He's dreaming. 376 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,852 He's dreaming. 377 00:18:50,562 --> 00:18:54,000 ( birds calling and chirping) 378 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,766 ( birds calling and chirping) 379 00:18:57,236 --> 00:18:59,505 Hello? 380 00:19:23,228 --> 00:19:24,000 ( "Pop, Goes the Weasel" being whistled out of tune ) 381 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:34,172 ( "Pop, Goes the Weasel" being whistled out of tune ) 382 00:19:34,239 --> 00:19:36,000 ( loses tune ) 383 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,543 ( loses tune ) 384 00:19:37,609 --> 00:19:38,944 ( finishes tune ) 385 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:42,000 Marvelous. 386 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,948 Marvelous. 387 00:19:43,015 --> 00:19:46,318 How easily humans do that. 388 00:19:46,385 --> 00:19:48,000 I still need much practice. 389 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,287 I still need much practice. 390 00:19:48,353 --> 00:19:49,821 There's some puzzles down on the... 391 00:19:49,888 --> 00:19:53,525 ...down on the planet that the Captain wants answered. 392 00:19:53,592 --> 00:19:54,000 He suggested I take you with me 393 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,928 He suggested I take you with me 394 00:19:55,994 --> 00:19:58,497 on the away team that I'll be leading. 395 00:19:58,564 --> 00:20:00,000 I shall endeavor to function adequately, sir. 396 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,199 I shall endeavor to function adequately, sir. 397 00:20:01,266 --> 00:20:03,569 Yes. 398 00:20:07,940 --> 00:20:11,743 When the Captain suggested you, I looked up your record. 399 00:20:11,810 --> 00:20:12,000 Yes, sir. A wise procedure, sir, always. 400 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,912 Yes, sir. A wise procedure, sir, always. 401 00:20:13,979 --> 00:20:16,415 Then your rank of Lieutenant Commander is honorary? 402 00:20:16,481 --> 00:20:18,000 No, sir. Starfleet class of '78. 403 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,917 No, sir. Starfleet class of '78. 404 00:20:18,984 --> 00:20:21,253 Honors in probability mechanics and exobiology. 405 00:20:21,320 --> 00:20:22,888 But your file says that you're a... 406 00:20:22,955 --> 00:20:24,000 A machine. Correct, sir. 407 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,256 A machine. Correct, sir. 408 00:20:24,323 --> 00:20:25,591 Does that trouble you? 409 00:20:25,657 --> 00:20:27,593 To be honest, yes, a little. 410 00:20:27,659 --> 00:20:28,760 Understood, sir. 411 00:20:28,827 --> 00:20:30,000 Prejudice is very human. 412 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,596 Prejudice is very human. 413 00:20:30,662 --> 00:20:32,764 Now that does trouble me. 414 00:20:32,831 --> 00:20:34,933 Do you consider yourself superior to us? 415 00:20:35,000 --> 00:20:36,000 I am superior, sir, in many ways 416 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,768 I am superior, sir, in many ways 417 00:20:36,835 --> 00:20:40,005 but I would gladly give it up to be human. 418 00:20:40,072 --> 00:20:42,000 Nice to meet you... Pinocchio. 419 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,610 Nice to meet you... Pinocchio. 420 00:20:46,311 --> 00:20:47,579 A joke. 421 00:20:47,646 --> 00:20:48,000 Ah! Intriguing. 422 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:51,249 Ah! Intriguing. 423 00:20:51,316 --> 00:20:54,000 You're going to be an interesting companion, Mr. Data. 424 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,320 You're going to be an interesting companion, Mr. Data. 425 00:21:01,893 --> 00:21:04,563 What should I say? How do I act? 426 00:21:04,630 --> 00:21:05,697 What do I do? 427 00:21:05,764 --> 00:21:06,000 Guinan, I need your help. 428 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,866 Guinan, I need your help. 429 00:21:07,933 --> 00:21:10,869 Could you step over here a minute? 430 00:21:10,936 --> 00:21:12,000 Sounds simple enough. 431 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,772 Sounds simple enough. 432 00:21:19,711 --> 00:21:22,314 Now, first words out of your mouth 433 00:21:22,381 --> 00:21:23,949 are the most important. 434 00:21:24,016 --> 00:21:27,986 You may want to start with something like this. 435 00:21:28,053 --> 00:21:30,000 You are the most beautiful woman in the galaxy. 436 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,790 You are the most beautiful woman in the galaxy. 437 00:21:35,027 --> 00:21:36,000 But that might not work. 438 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,663 But that might not work. 439 00:21:37,729 --> 00:21:38,864 Yes. 440 00:21:38,930 --> 00:21:41,299 Yes, it would. 441 00:21:43,402 --> 00:21:45,804 You don't know how long I've wanted to tell you that. 442 00:21:45,871 --> 00:21:47,005 -But you were afraid. -Yes. 443 00:21:47,072 --> 00:21:48,000 Of me? 444 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,006 Of me? 445 00:21:48,073 --> 00:21:49,941 Of us. Of what we might become. 446 00:21:50,008 --> 00:21:50,942 Commander... 447 00:21:51,009 --> 00:21:53,345 RIKER: Or that you might think that was a line. 448 00:21:53,412 --> 00:21:54,000 Maybe I do think it's a line. 449 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,680 Maybe I do think it's a line. 450 00:21:54,746 --> 00:21:56,348 And you think I'm not sincere? 451 00:21:56,415 --> 00:21:57,749 I didn't say that. 452 00:21:57,816 --> 00:21:59,651 There's nothing's wrong with a line. 453 00:21:59,718 --> 00:22:00,000 It's like a knock at the door. 454 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,653 It's like a knock at the door. 455 00:22:01,720 --> 00:22:02,821 RIKER: Then you're inviting me in? 456 00:22:02,888 --> 00:22:04,690 GUINAN: I'm not sending you away. 457 00:22:04,756 --> 00:22:05,991 RIKER: That's more than I expected. 458 00:22:06,058 --> 00:22:07,659 Is it as much as you hoped? 459 00:22:07,726 --> 00:22:09,895 To hope is to recognize the possibility. 460 00:22:09,961 --> 00:22:11,096 I had only dreams. 461 00:22:11,163 --> 00:22:12,000 Dreams can be dangerous. 462 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,864 Dreams can be dangerous. 463 00:22:12,931 --> 00:22:13,899 Not these dreams. 464 00:22:13,965 --> 00:22:16,568 I dream of a galaxy where your eyes are the stars 465 00:22:16,635 --> 00:22:18,000 and the universe worships the night. 466 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,337 and the universe worships the night. 467 00:22:19,404 --> 00:22:20,972 Careful. 468 00:22:21,039 --> 00:22:23,475 Putting me on a pedestal so high 469 00:22:23,542 --> 00:22:24,000 you may not be able to reach me. 470 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:26,044 you may not be able to reach me. 471 00:22:26,111 --> 00:22:27,212 Then I'll learn how to fly. 472 00:22:27,279 --> 00:22:30,000 You are the heart in my day and the soul in my night. 473 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,616 You are the heart in my day and the soul in my night. 474 00:22:31,683 --> 00:22:34,519 I don't think this is my style. 475 00:22:34,586 --> 00:22:36,000 Shut up, kid. 476 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,988 Shut up, kid. 477 00:22:37,055 --> 00:22:40,492 Tell me more about my eyes. 478 00:22:40,559 --> 00:22:42,000 I didn't want to leave without saying good-bye. 479 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,128 I didn't want to leave without saying good-bye. 480 00:22:43,195 --> 00:22:45,597 I don't like good-byes. 481 00:22:45,664 --> 00:22:48,000 How about "until next time"? 482 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,400 How about "until next time"? 483 00:22:48,467 --> 00:22:50,902 How about until next time. 484 00:22:50,969 --> 00:22:54,000 It's been a pleasure working with you, Commander. 485 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,440 It's been a pleasure working with you, Commander. 486 00:22:55,507 --> 00:22:57,409 The feeling is mutual... 487 00:22:57,476 --> 00:22:58,643 Counselor. 488 00:22:58,710 --> 00:23:00,000 I'm supposed 489 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,045 I'm supposed 490 00:23:00,112 --> 00:23:02,080 to know how everyone feels 491 00:23:02,147 --> 00:23:03,982 but I can't read you right now. 492 00:23:04,049 --> 00:23:06,000 Perhaps your own feelings are getting in the way. 493 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:08,019 Perhaps your own feelings are getting in the way. 494 00:23:08,086 --> 00:23:11,790 My job is to help others sort out their emotions. 495 00:23:11,857 --> 00:23:12,000 My own feelings are beside the point. 496 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:14,726 My own feelings are beside the point. 497 00:23:14,793 --> 00:23:16,061 Not to me. 498 00:23:16,128 --> 00:23:18,000 Our feelings are what make us all human. 499 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:20,932 Our feelings are what make us all human. 500 00:23:23,135 --> 00:23:24,000 Are you feeling sad? 501 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,871 Are you feeling sad? 502 00:23:31,176 --> 00:23:33,612 Yes, I am. 503 00:23:33,678 --> 00:23:35,680 So am I. 504 00:23:42,754 --> 00:23:46,024 TROI: He's relaxed. 505 00:23:46,091 --> 00:23:48,000 Experiencing feelings of warmth and friendship. 506 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:50,962 Experiencing feelings of warmth and friendship. 507 00:23:51,029 --> 00:23:53,999 He's reliving memories. 508 00:23:54,065 --> 00:23:59,104 It's a natural side effect of neural stimulation. 509 00:23:59,171 --> 00:24:00,000 Look at this. 510 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,806 Look at this. 511 00:24:00,872 --> 00:24:03,708 The organisms' metabolism has changed. 512 00:24:03,775 --> 00:24:06,000 I wonder if the stimulation is affecting them somehow. 513 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,645 I wonder if the stimulation is affecting them somehow. 514 00:24:06,711 --> 00:24:08,980 I'm going to refocus the impulse pattern 515 00:24:09,047 --> 00:24:10,448 on the interpretive cortex. 516 00:24:10,515 --> 00:24:12,000 To intensify his memories? 517 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,551 To intensify his memories? 518 00:24:12,617 --> 00:24:13,652 Exactly. 519 00:24:13,718 --> 00:24:16,688 We'll see if that has any effect on the microbes. 520 00:24:27,933 --> 00:24:29,935 ( man laughing ) 521 00:24:47,986 --> 00:24:48,000 Everyone! 522 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,621 Everyone! 523 00:24:49,688 --> 00:24:51,022 We've brought the visitors. 524 00:24:51,089 --> 00:24:54,000 Please, enjoy what we have. 525 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,160 Please, enjoy what we have. 526 00:25:15,113 --> 00:25:18,000 Gentlemen, if this is what you call enhancement 527 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:20,685 Gentlemen, if this is what you call enhancement 528 00:25:20,752 --> 00:25:24,000 you've got a gift for understatement. 529 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,656 you've got a gift for understatement. 530 00:25:32,898 --> 00:25:35,100 What's a knockout like you doing 531 00:25:35,166 --> 00:25:36,000 in a computer-generated gin joint like this? 532 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,103 in a computer-generated gin joint like this? 533 00:25:38,169 --> 00:25:40,272 Waiting for you. 534 00:25:40,338 --> 00:25:42,000 Waiting for me? 535 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,240 Waiting for me? 536 00:25:42,307 --> 00:25:44,576 You can't be serious. 537 00:25:44,643 --> 00:25:45,844 Oh, yes, Will. 538 00:25:45,911 --> 00:25:48,000 I've never been more serious in my life. 539 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:50,248 I've never been more serious in my life. 540 00:25:53,151 --> 00:25:54,000 PULASKI: Something wrong? 541 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,253 PULASKI: Something wrong? 542 00:25:55,320 --> 00:26:00,000 No, it's just that Commander Riker's emotions are... 543 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,592 No, it's just that Commander Riker's emotions are... 544 00:26:00,659 --> 00:26:02,227 rather passionate. 545 00:26:02,294 --> 00:26:04,029 As in erotic? 546 00:26:04,095 --> 00:26:06,000 Very much so. 547 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,132 Very much so. 548 00:26:11,036 --> 00:26:12,000 A dream? 549 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,638 A dream? 550 00:26:13,705 --> 00:26:15,974 Is that what this is? 551 00:26:16,041 --> 00:26:18,000 Is that what I am? 552 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,643 Is that what I am? 553 00:26:18,710 --> 00:26:23,982 I know you're a computer-generated image 554 00:26:24,049 --> 00:26:26,217 but... your smell 555 00:26:26,284 --> 00:26:29,821 your touch, the way you feel 556 00:26:29,888 --> 00:26:30,000 even the things you say and think seem so real. 557 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:33,892 even the things you say and think seem so real. 558 00:26:35,193 --> 00:26:36,000 Thank you. 559 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:38,129 Thank you. 560 00:26:38,196 --> 00:26:41,900 How far can this relationship go? 561 00:26:44,202 --> 00:26:47,272 I mean, how real are you? 562 00:26:47,339 --> 00:26:48,000 As real as you need me to be. 563 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:50,342 As real as you need me to be. 564 00:27:01,886 --> 00:27:05,623 You resist. 565 00:27:05,690 --> 00:27:06,000 Don't you find me attractive? 566 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,893 Don't you find me attractive? 567 00:27:08,960 --> 00:27:12,000 Yes, I find you very attractive. 568 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,098 Yes, I find you very attractive. 569 00:27:13,164 --> 00:27:16,234 You attract me like no man ever has. 570 00:27:16,301 --> 00:27:18,000 It's not my function to seduce or be seduced 571 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:21,139 It's not my function to seduce or be seduced 572 00:27:21,206 --> 00:27:23,641 by the leader of another world. 573 00:27:23,708 --> 00:27:24,000 It's not the reason. 574 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,143 It's not the reason. 575 00:27:25,210 --> 00:27:26,144 No, it's not. 576 00:27:26,211 --> 00:27:29,814 But will you still respect me in the morning? 577 00:27:29,881 --> 00:27:30,000 Mm, I hope so. 578 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,816 Mm, I hope so. 579 00:27:31,883 --> 00:27:33,985 William, is something wrong? 580 00:27:34,052 --> 00:27:35,286 What do you mean? 581 00:27:35,353 --> 00:27:36,000 Do you not like girls? 582 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:40,125 Do you not like girls? 583 00:27:43,395 --> 00:27:45,663 Of course I do. 584 00:27:45,730 --> 00:27:48,000 Oh, is there a special technique to this foot washing? 585 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:51,236 Oh, is there a special technique to this foot washing? 586 00:27:51,302 --> 00:27:54,000 You generally start at the top 587 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,239 You generally start at the top 588 00:27:54,305 --> 00:27:56,674 and work your way down. 589 00:27:59,344 --> 00:28:00,000 I think I can handle that. 590 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:02,013 I think I can handle that. 591 00:28:10,355 --> 00:28:12,000 I was hoping you might. 592 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,690 I was hoping you might. 593 00:28:24,169 --> 00:28:27,038 The organisms responded all right. 594 00:28:27,105 --> 00:28:29,374 Their growth rate has doubled. 595 00:28:29,441 --> 00:28:30,000 Then all we've done is make things worse. 596 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:33,978 Then all we've done is make things worse. 597 00:28:42,554 --> 00:28:46,191 Now we know the organisms' growth rate is related 598 00:28:46,257 --> 00:28:48,000 to the memories he's experiencing. 599 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,426 to the memories he's experiencing. 600 00:28:48,493 --> 00:28:50,495 Or the emotions that they produce. 601 00:28:50,562 --> 00:28:54,000 Well, different mental processes generate different chemicals. 602 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,032 Well, different mental processes generate different chemicals. 603 00:28:54,099 --> 00:28:58,903 Perhaps the organisms are sensitive to brain endorphins. 604 00:28:58,970 --> 00:29:00,000 Then if some types of endorphins attract them... 605 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:02,373 Then if some types of endorphins attract them... 606 00:29:02,440 --> 00:29:04,509 Others will repel them. 607 00:29:04,576 --> 00:29:06,000 I'm going to change the differential current pattern 608 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:09,447 I'm going to change the differential current pattern 609 00:29:09,514 --> 00:29:11,483 and see what happens. 610 00:29:21,459 --> 00:29:23,361 We are not going without our shuttle crew. 611 00:29:23,428 --> 00:29:24,000 I warn you. 612 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,295 I warn you. 613 00:29:24,362 --> 00:29:25,463 YAR: Enough. 614 00:29:25,530 --> 00:29:27,332 We have people who need attention. 615 00:29:27,398 --> 00:29:28,800 We won't hurt you 616 00:29:28,867 --> 00:29:30,000 but we must help them. 617 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,401 but we must help them. 618 00:29:41,846 --> 00:29:42,000 PICARD: Number One? 619 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:44,215 PICARD: Number One? 620 00:29:44,282 --> 00:29:45,416 The creature attacked us. 621 00:29:45,483 --> 00:29:46,918 Lieutenant Yar is down. 622 00:29:46,985 --> 00:29:48,000 It seems to feed on our phaser energy. 623 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,020 It seems to feed on our phaser energy. 624 00:29:49,087 --> 00:29:50,355 We had no effect on it. 625 00:30:01,933 --> 00:30:04,536 PICARD: What's Lieutenant Yar's condition? 626 00:30:04,602 --> 00:30:06,000 ( instrument beeping rapidly) 627 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,038 ( instrument beeping rapidly) 628 00:30:07,105 --> 00:30:09,307 Doctor Crusher, report. 629 00:30:09,374 --> 00:30:11,543 She's dead. 630 00:30:15,213 --> 00:30:17,315 I'm losing life signs. 631 00:30:17,382 --> 00:30:18,000 You must save him. 632 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,184 You must save him. 633 00:30:42,173 --> 00:30:44,142 I'm sorry. 634 00:31:03,628 --> 00:31:06,000 PULASKI: The growth rate has definitely slowed. 635 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,998 PULASKI: The growth rate has definitely slowed. 636 00:31:07,065 --> 00:31:08,399 What is he feeling? 637 00:31:08,466 --> 00:31:09,500 Can you tell? 638 00:31:09,567 --> 00:31:11,135 Sadness. 639 00:31:11,202 --> 00:31:12,000 Just the opposite of before. 640 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,238 Just the opposite of before. 641 00:31:13,304 --> 00:31:17,308 And it's having the opposite effect on the infection. 642 00:31:17,375 --> 00:31:18,000 Then your theory is correct. 643 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,444 Then your theory is correct. 644 00:31:19,510 --> 00:31:21,579 The organisms are sensitive 645 00:31:21,646 --> 00:31:24,000 to different types of endorphins. 646 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,148 to different types of endorphins. 647 00:31:24,215 --> 00:31:26,017 And negative emotions... 648 00:31:26,084 --> 00:31:27,485 Such as sadness... 649 00:31:27,552 --> 00:31:30,000 Produce endorphins that inhibit the organism's growth. 650 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,421 Produce endorphins that inhibit the organism's growth. 651 00:31:30,488 --> 00:31:33,358 Then we found a way to repel the infection. 652 00:31:33,424 --> 00:31:35,460 Assuming we're not too late, already. 653 00:31:35,526 --> 00:31:36,000 How much time do we have? 654 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,528 How much time do we have? 655 00:31:37,595 --> 00:31:38,363 I'm not sure. 656 00:31:38,429 --> 00:31:40,898 His vital signs are getting weaker. 657 00:31:40,965 --> 00:31:42,000 I don't want to risk another dose 658 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,001 I don't want to risk another dose 659 00:31:43,067 --> 00:31:45,236 of tricordrazine unless I have to. 660 00:31:47,605 --> 00:31:48,000 I must refocus the pattern again. 661 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,540 I must refocus the pattern again. 662 00:31:49,607 --> 00:31:52,176 We need to isolate memories 663 00:31:52,243 --> 00:31:54,000 that generate stronger negative emotions. 664 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:56,180 that generate stronger negative emotions. 665 00:32:06,758 --> 00:32:10,461 I know I can count on every Klingon warrior in this crew 666 00:32:10,528 --> 00:32:12,000 to serve and die in that battle. 667 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,064 to serve and die in that battle. 668 00:32:13,131 --> 00:32:16,000 So I ask you again, Commander Riker 669 00:32:16,067 --> 00:32:18,000 where are your loyalties? 670 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,202 where are your loyalties? 671 00:32:20,371 --> 00:32:23,174 I've been assigned to serve this ship 672 00:32:23,241 --> 00:32:24,000 and to obey your orders. 673 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,109 and to obey your orders. 674 00:32:25,176 --> 00:32:27,412 And I will do exactly that. 675 00:32:27,478 --> 00:32:29,947 Will you take an oath to that effect? 676 00:32:30,014 --> 00:32:31,716 I just did. 677 00:32:42,593 --> 00:32:46,731 This is your Second Officer, Lieutenant Klag. 678 00:32:48,666 --> 00:32:50,134 Was there something 679 00:32:50,201 --> 00:32:52,103 you wanted to say to me, Lieutenant? 680 00:32:56,040 --> 00:32:57,675 Yes, sir. 681 00:32:59,677 --> 00:33:00,000 I do not believe you. 682 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:03,481 I do not believe you. 683 00:33:03,548 --> 00:33:06,000 Then I take it you challenge my authority over you. 684 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,150 Then I take it you challenge my authority over you. 685 00:33:06,217 --> 00:33:09,454 Correct. 686 00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:12,000 And your position on this, Captain? 687 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,458 And your position on this, Captain? 688 00:33:13,524 --> 00:33:18,000 I would say it is your first command decision. 689 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,563 I would say it is your first command decision. 690 00:33:23,134 --> 00:33:24,000 ( growls softly ) 691 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,069 ( growls softly ) 692 00:33:42,854 --> 00:33:46,124 Ready for your tour, Admiral? 693 00:33:46,190 --> 00:33:48,000 Quite ready, Commander. 694 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,092 Quite ready, Commander. 695 00:33:48,159 --> 00:33:49,727 What's in the case? 696 00:33:49,794 --> 00:33:53,064 Actually, I brought it for Dr. Crusher 697 00:33:53,131 --> 00:33:54,000 but perhaps you would like to see it first. 698 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:56,067 but perhaps you would like to see it first. 699 00:33:56,134 --> 00:33:57,235 What is it? 700 00:33:57,301 --> 00:33:58,202 A form of life. 701 00:33:58,269 --> 00:34:00,000 It was discovered accidentally by a survey team 702 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,639 It was discovered accidentally by a survey team 703 00:34:01,706 --> 00:34:03,307 on an uncharted planet. 704 00:34:03,374 --> 00:34:05,076 Why haven't we heard anything about that? 705 00:34:05,143 --> 00:34:06,000 Oh, you'll be hearing about it shortly 706 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,311 Oh, you'll be hearing about it shortly 707 00:34:07,378 --> 00:34:10,681 but first there remains much scientific study to be done. 708 00:34:10,748 --> 00:34:12,000 After all, it is a superior form of life. 709 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,117 After all, it is a superior form of life. 710 00:34:13,184 --> 00:34:14,118 Superior? 711 00:34:14,185 --> 00:34:15,219 Totally. 712 00:34:15,286 --> 00:34:16,554 Come, have a look. 713 00:34:16,621 --> 00:34:18,000 I think I'll summon my science officer. 714 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,323 I think I'll summon my science officer. 715 00:34:19,390 --> 00:34:22,226 It won't like your science officer. 716 00:34:22,293 --> 00:34:24,000 It does like you! 717 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,495 It does like you! 718 00:34:24,562 --> 00:34:26,164 Vitamins-- 719 00:34:26,230 --> 00:34:29,100 they do wonders for the body. 720 00:34:49,353 --> 00:34:51,722 Riker to Security, Guest Quarter 17. 721 00:34:51,789 --> 00:34:52,757 Emergency. 722 00:34:52,824 --> 00:34:53,758 ( menacing chuckle ) 723 00:35:13,845 --> 00:35:16,113 We've reduced the growth rate even further 724 00:35:16,180 --> 00:35:17,315 but not enough 725 00:35:17,381 --> 00:35:18,000 and his vital signs are deteriorating. 726 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:20,318 and his vital signs are deteriorating. 727 00:35:20,384 --> 00:35:24,000 But we've isolated the specific areas to stimulate. 728 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,422 But we've isolated the specific areas to stimulate. 729 00:35:24,489 --> 00:35:30,000 The feelings were primal, survival emotions. 730 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:32,563 The feelings were primal, survival emotions. 731 00:35:32,630 --> 00:35:35,433 They must be producing a type of endorphin 732 00:35:35,500 --> 00:35:36,000 that's poisonous to the organisms. 733 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,335 that's poisonous to the organisms. 734 00:35:37,401 --> 00:35:40,171 Well, can't you intensify that emotion? 735 00:35:41,772 --> 00:35:42,000 I can refocus the impulse pattern even tighter 736 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:45,142 I can refocus the impulse pattern even tighter 737 00:35:45,209 --> 00:35:48,000 but I don't know if he can withstand it. 738 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,479 but I don't know if he can withstand it. 739 00:35:48,546 --> 00:35:50,214 He's extremely weak. 740 00:35:50,281 --> 00:35:52,717 Do we have a choice? 741 00:35:53,918 --> 00:35:54,000 No. 742 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,720 No. 743 00:35:55,786 --> 00:35:59,524 If we don't neutralize the infection 744 00:35:59,590 --> 00:36:00,000 within half an hour he'll be dead. 745 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:03,294 within half an hour he'll be dead. 746 00:36:19,544 --> 00:36:21,646 PULASKI: Medical Log, supplemental. 747 00:36:21,712 --> 00:36:24,000 Commander Riker's condition is still critical. 748 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,815 Commander Riker's condition is still critical. 749 00:36:24,882 --> 00:36:25,917 I've discovered a way 750 00:36:25,983 --> 00:36:28,486 to reverse the infection's growth rate 751 00:36:28,553 --> 00:36:30,000 but I may be too late. 752 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,488 but I may be too late. 753 00:36:30,555 --> 00:36:33,491 He's getting weaker, isn't he? 754 00:36:33,558 --> 00:36:36,000 Respiration shallow, heartbeat extremely irregular 755 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,762 Respiration shallow, heartbeat extremely irregular 756 00:36:37,828 --> 00:36:40,498 but we can't delay any longer. 757 00:36:51,609 --> 00:36:52,710 You will take us to our planet 758 00:36:52,777 --> 00:36:54,000 and leave us there with our medicine or this person dies. 759 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,813 and leave us there with our medicine or this person dies. 760 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:58,783 Don't you see, I have no choice. 761 00:36:58,849 --> 00:37:00,000 We were sent to bring the felicium back. 762 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,886 We were sent to bring the felicium back. 763 00:37:01,953 --> 00:37:04,355 The suffering on my planet is too great. 764 00:37:04,422 --> 00:37:05,856 People are dying. 765 00:37:05,923 --> 00:37:06,000 It doesn't matter 766 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,657 It doesn't matter 767 00:37:06,724 --> 00:37:08,859 whether we're entitled to it or not. 768 00:37:08,926 --> 00:37:09,794 We must have it. 769 00:37:09,860 --> 00:37:10,928 Let him go. 770 00:37:10,995 --> 00:37:12,000 You will take us there now. 771 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,930 You will take us there now. 772 00:37:12,997 --> 00:37:15,299 Or give us a shuttle 773 00:37:15,366 --> 00:37:17,868 but we must have the medicine. 774 00:37:17,935 --> 00:37:18,000 If you refuse, this person will die. 775 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:22,607 If you refuse, this person will die. 776 00:37:22,673 --> 00:37:24,000 I will not be coerced. 777 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,709 I will not be coerced. 778 00:37:24,775 --> 00:37:26,711 I will do it. 779 00:37:26,777 --> 00:37:29,347 I will kill him. 780 00:37:31,849 --> 00:37:33,751 Who are you? 781 00:37:48,499 --> 00:37:49,900 ( yells in pain ) 782 00:37:52,837 --> 00:37:54,000 Data, something's got me! 783 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,473 Data, something's got me! 784 00:37:55,539 --> 00:37:57,375 Touch him and he dies. 785 00:37:57,441 --> 00:37:58,009 RIKER: No! 786 00:37:58,075 --> 00:37:59,276 No, don't! 787 00:38:10,054 --> 00:38:11,522 Enterprise. 788 00:38:11,589 --> 00:38:12,000 Armus has... enveloped Commander Riker. 789 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:14,725 Armus has... enveloped Commander Riker. 790 00:38:14,792 --> 00:38:16,494 I'm beaming you up. 791 00:38:16,560 --> 00:38:18,000 If any of you leave now, he dies. 792 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:20,331 If any of you leave now, he dies. 793 00:38:20,398 --> 00:38:23,868 And so do the survivors of the crash. 794 00:38:23,934 --> 00:38:24,000 ( all gasp ) 795 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,336 ( all gasp ) 796 00:38:44,955 --> 00:38:46,857 The growth rate's down to 7%. 797 00:38:46,924 --> 00:38:48,000 The organisms are still impairing his neural functions. 798 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:50,528 The organisms are still impairing his neural functions. 799 00:38:50,594 --> 00:38:53,631 Respiration is erratic, pulse grossly irregular 800 00:38:53,698 --> 00:38:54,000 blood pressure almost nil. 801 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,433 blood pressure almost nil. 802 00:38:55,499 --> 00:38:57,501 Tricordrazine. 803 00:39:00,004 --> 00:39:02,840 Can we tighten the pattern further? 804 00:39:11,048 --> 00:39:12,000 COMPUTER: Recognize Picard 805 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,451 COMPUTER: Recognize Picard 806 00:39:13,517 --> 00:39:15,119 Jean-Luc, Captain. 807 00:39:15,186 --> 00:39:17,021 Recognize Riker 808 00:39:17,088 --> 00:39:18,000 William T., Commander. 809 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,989 William T., Commander. 810 00:39:19,056 --> 00:39:21,792 Set auto-destruct sequence. 811 00:39:21,859 --> 00:39:24,000 COMPUTER: Does the First Officer concur? 812 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,695 COMPUTER: Does the First Officer concur? 813 00:39:24,762 --> 00:39:28,532 Yes, set auto-destruct sequence... now. 814 00:39:28,599 --> 00:39:30,000 COMPUTER: Auto-destruct will detonate in four minutes and 59 seconds. 815 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:34,505 COMPUTER: Auto-destruct will detonate in four minutes and 59 seconds. 816 00:39:38,609 --> 00:39:39,844 I am Korris. 817 00:39:39,910 --> 00:39:42,000 We'll handle the formalities later. 818 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,079 We'll handle the formalities later. 819 00:39:42,146 --> 00:39:44,048 Right now we have to get off this ship. 820 00:39:44,115 --> 00:39:46,650 Are there any other survivors? 821 00:39:46,717 --> 00:39:47,785 No. 822 00:39:47,852 --> 00:39:48,000 I believe I have found a quicker way out of here, sir. 823 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:51,956 I believe I have found a quicker way out of here, sir. 824 00:39:52,022 --> 00:39:53,891 Check him out. 825 00:39:56,660 --> 00:39:58,629 He is alive, sir, but just barely. 826 00:39:58,696 --> 00:40:00,000 Then pick up the body 827 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,698 Then pick up the body 828 00:40:00,765 --> 00:40:02,600 and let's get out of here. 829 00:40:02,666 --> 00:40:04,535 No! 830 00:40:04,602 --> 00:40:06,000 I will carry him. 831 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,537 I will carry him. 832 00:40:06,604 --> 00:40:07,905 As you wish. 833 00:40:07,972 --> 00:40:09,707 Come on, let's go! 834 00:40:10,941 --> 00:40:12,000 Tasha, go to Transporter Room 3. 835 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,878 Tasha, go to Transporter Room 3. 836 00:40:13,944 --> 00:40:16,881 I want you there when the away team returns. 837 00:40:16,947 --> 00:40:17,948 Aye, sir. 838 00:40:26,023 --> 00:40:28,959 LA FORGE: Commander, we are out of time! 839 00:40:29,026 --> 00:40:30,000 This ship is blowing! 840 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,962 This ship is blowing! 841 00:40:32,029 --> 00:40:34,965 Transporter Room, have you got a lock on us? 842 00:40:35,032 --> 00:40:36,000 Too much interference. 843 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,200 Too much interference. 844 00:40:36,267 --> 00:40:38,936 You have to get farther away from the engineering section. 845 00:40:39,003 --> 00:40:40,504 Sir, the engineering section is critical. 846 00:40:40,571 --> 00:40:41,972 Destruction of the Batris is imminent. 847 00:40:42,039 --> 00:40:44,675 They're out of options. Do it now! 848 00:41:02,092 --> 00:41:03,627 ( loud rumbling ) 849 00:41:05,529 --> 00:41:06,000 ( explosion ) 850 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,932 ( explosion ) 851 00:41:18,809 --> 00:41:22,112 The growth rate's almost down to zero. 852 00:41:22,179 --> 00:41:24,000 That's not good enough. 853 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,582 That's not good enough. 854 00:41:38,696 --> 00:41:42,000 We seek peaceful coexistence. 855 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,266 We seek peaceful coexistence. 856 00:41:46,170 --> 00:41:47,071 Set auto-destruct... 857 00:41:47,137 --> 00:41:48,000 ( alarm blaring ) 858 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:50,040 ( alarm blaring ) 859 00:41:50,107 --> 00:41:52,243 Data, something's got me! 860 00:41:53,210 --> 00:41:53,777 Auto-destruct... 861 00:41:57,214 --> 00:41:57,748 Now. 862 00:42:00,150 --> 00:42:00,684 Now. 863 00:42:04,889 --> 00:42:05,222 Now. 864 00:42:08,125 --> 00:42:11,295 Data, something's got me! 865 00:42:33,083 --> 00:42:34,885 ( sighs ) 866 00:42:54,171 --> 00:42:55,973 Sick Bay to Bridge. 867 00:42:56,040 --> 00:42:57,975 PICARD: Yes, Doctor. 868 00:42:58,042 --> 00:43:00,000 We've eradicated the infection. 869 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,811 We've eradicated the infection. 870 00:43:00,878 --> 00:43:03,847 I'm on my way. 871 00:43:22,232 --> 00:43:23,801 You're still here? 872 00:43:23,867 --> 00:43:24,000 I could ask you the same question. 873 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:27,304 I could ask you the same question. 874 00:43:27,371 --> 00:43:29,340 How do you feel? 875 00:43:29,406 --> 00:43:30,000 ( sighs ) 876 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,841 ( sighs ) 877 00:43:30,908 --> 00:43:32,176 Beat. 878 00:43:32,242 --> 00:43:35,312 You wouldn't believe the dreams I was having. 879 00:43:35,379 --> 00:43:36,000 Oh, yes, we would. 880 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,014 Oh, yes, we would. 881 00:43:37,081 --> 00:43:39,283 You'll be pleased to hear 882 00:43:39,350 --> 00:43:42,000 that we've terminated the infection. 883 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,186 that we've terminated the infection. 884 00:43:42,252 --> 00:43:45,055 Great work, Doctor. 885 00:43:45,122 --> 00:43:47,224 Now, if I could get out of here 886 00:43:47,291 --> 00:43:48,000 I'd like to get back to... 887 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:48,759 I'd like to get back to... 888 00:43:48,826 --> 00:43:49,827 Lie still. 889 00:43:49,893 --> 00:43:52,363 I still have a few dozen tests to run. 890 00:43:52,429 --> 00:43:54,000 Why? I feel fine. 891 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:54,198 Why? I feel fine. 892 00:43:54,264 --> 00:43:57,334 There may be some residual memory loss. 893 00:43:57,401 --> 00:43:59,269 I just want to be certain 894 00:43:59,336 --> 00:44:00,000 that you still know who you are. 895 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,805 that you still know who you are. 896 00:44:03,340 --> 00:44:05,376 Of course I know who I am. 897 00:44:05,442 --> 00:44:06,000 I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 898 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:09,346 I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 899 00:44:09,413 --> 00:44:12,000 I'm delighted that you're feeling better, Captain. 900 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,283 I'm delighted that you're feeling better, Captain. 901 00:44:13,350 --> 00:44:16,920 The Admiral and I were worried about you. 902 00:44:16,987 --> 00:44:18,000 DATA: Captain... 903 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:18,322 DATA: Captain... 904 00:44:18,389 --> 00:44:20,224 I do not believe you have the authority 905 00:44:20,290 --> 00:44:22,126 to promote me to the rank of Admiral.