1 00:00:01,668 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 43152.4. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,139 Captain's Log, Stardate 43152.4. 3 00:00:06,206 --> 00:00:09,209 We are cautiously entering the Delta Rana star system 4 00:00:09,275 --> 00:00:12,000 three days after receiving a distress call 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,045 three days after receiving a distress call 6 00:00:12,112 --> 00:00:15,615 from the Federation colony on its fourth planet. 7 00:00:15,682 --> 00:00:17,050 The garbled transmission 8 00:00:17,117 --> 00:00:18,000 reported the colony under attack 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,386 reported the colony under attack 10 00:00:19,452 --> 00:00:21,054 from an unidentified spacecraft. 11 00:00:21,121 --> 00:00:23,390 Our mission is one of rescue 12 00:00:23,456 --> 00:00:24,000 and if necessary, confrontation with a hostile force. 13 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:27,527 and if necessary, confrontation with a hostile force. 14 00:00:27,594 --> 00:00:29,396 Shields up, maximum strength. 15 00:00:29,462 --> 00:00:30,000 Shields up. 16 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,530 Shields up. 17 00:00:30,597 --> 00:00:32,399 Sensors do not indicate 18 00:00:32,465 --> 00:00:35,535 the presence of any armed space vehicles 19 00:00:35,602 --> 00:00:36,000 operating within the Rana system. 20 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,537 operating within the Rana system. 21 00:00:37,604 --> 00:00:38,471 They could be cloaked or otherwise shielded. 22 00:00:38,538 --> 00:00:40,073 Mr. Crusher, bring us in 23 00:00:40,140 --> 00:00:42,000 well clear of the planet's three moons. 24 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,509 well clear of the planet's three moons. 25 00:00:42,575 --> 00:00:43,810 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 26 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:46,513 Captain, we are not receiving Rana IV's call sign. 27 00:00:46,579 --> 00:00:48,000 Open a frequency to colony operations. 28 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,315 Open a frequency to colony operations. 29 00:00:49,382 --> 00:00:51,651 ( communications beep ) 30 00:00:51,718 --> 00:00:52,652 No response. 31 00:00:52,719 --> 00:00:54,000 Rana IV is emissions quiet. 32 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,521 Rana IV is emissions quiet. 33 00:00:54,587 --> 00:00:57,690 Captain, there are 11,000 inhabitants in this colony. 34 00:00:57,757 --> 00:01:00,000 At this range, I should be sensing something. 35 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,194 At this range, I should be sensing something. 36 00:01:01,261 --> 00:01:02,729 I'm not. 37 00:01:02,796 --> 00:01:06,000 Mr. Data, put the planet on the main viewer. 38 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:08,635 Mr. Data, put the planet on the main viewer. 39 00:01:08,701 --> 00:01:10,236 PICARD: Magnify. 40 00:01:13,706 --> 00:01:15,842 My God. 41 00:01:15,909 --> 00:01:18,000 Helm, put us in high equatorial orbit. 42 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:20,680 Helm, put us in high equatorial orbit. 43 00:01:20,747 --> 00:01:22,582 Scan for survivors. 44 00:01:22,649 --> 00:01:24,000 Sensors are scanning 90 degrees of longitude 45 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,218 Sensors are scanning 90 degrees of longitude 46 00:01:25,285 --> 00:01:26,553 as we orbit. 47 00:01:26,619 --> 00:01:29,222 I am detecting no bodies of water 48 00:01:29,289 --> 00:01:30,000 no vegetation, no artificial structures. 49 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,790 no vegetation, no artificial structures. 50 00:01:30,857 --> 00:01:33,493 Life-form readings are negative. 51 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:35,328 Could the colonists have escaped? 52 00:01:35,395 --> 00:01:36,000 DATA: That is highly unlikely. 53 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,629 DATA: That is highly unlikely. 54 00:01:36,696 --> 00:01:39,599 Rana IV possessed no interstellar spacecraft. 55 00:01:39,666 --> 00:01:42,000 Who would cause devastation on that order? 56 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,236 Who would cause devastation on that order? 57 00:01:43,303 --> 00:01:45,438 WESLEY: Hold it. 58 00:01:45,505 --> 00:01:48,000 Captain, I've got something here. 59 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,308 Captain, I've got something here. 60 00:01:48,374 --> 00:01:50,176 37 degrees north 61 00:01:50,243 --> 00:01:52,579 and 62 degrees east. 62 00:01:52,645 --> 00:01:54,000 It's a structure. 63 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,747 It's a structure. 64 00:01:54,814 --> 00:01:55,715 Life? 65 00:01:55,782 --> 00:01:57,250 Two life-forms... 66 00:01:57,317 --> 00:01:58,718 possibly human. 67 00:01:58,785 --> 00:02:00,000 Put that area on the main viewer and magnify. 68 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,322 Put that area on the main viewer and magnify. 69 00:02:02,388 --> 00:02:06,000 DATA: The structure is located at the center 70 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,326 DATA: The structure is located at the center 71 00:02:06,392 --> 00:02:07,727 of the vegetation, sir. 72 00:02:07,794 --> 00:02:09,596 An entire planet obliterated 73 00:02:09,662 --> 00:02:12,000 except for a few acres of trees and grass 74 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,600 except for a few acres of trees and grass 75 00:02:13,666 --> 00:02:14,901 and one building? 76 00:02:14,968 --> 00:02:16,736 It must be some kind of illusion. 77 00:02:16,803 --> 00:02:18,000 DATA: Negative. 78 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,371 DATA: Negative. 79 00:02:18,438 --> 00:02:19,906 It is as you see it. 80 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:23,743 Number One, I think you had better see 81 00:02:23,810 --> 00:02:24,000 who's at home. 82 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,345 who's at home. 83 00:02:54,974 --> 00:02:59,546 Space, the final frontier. 84 00:02:59,612 --> 00:03:00,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 85 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:03,483 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 86 00:03:03,550 --> 00:03:05,485 Its continuing mission-- 87 00:03:05,552 --> 00:03:06,000 to explore strange new worlds 88 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:09,455 to explore strange new worlds 89 00:03:09,522 --> 00:03:12,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 90 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,927 to seek out new life and new civilizations 91 00:03:13,993 --> 00:03:18,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 92 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:18,431 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 93 00:04:27,934 --> 00:04:30,000 If they're the only survivors of a nuclear holocaust 94 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,870 If they're the only survivors of a nuclear holocaust 95 00:04:30,937 --> 00:04:33,873 they can't be in very good shape. 96 00:04:33,940 --> 00:04:35,008 I understand. 97 00:04:35,074 --> 00:04:35,708 Counselor? 98 00:04:35,775 --> 00:04:36,000 What I sense of them is human. 99 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,843 What I sense of them is human. 100 00:04:36,909 --> 00:04:38,277 And something else? 101 00:04:38,344 --> 00:04:40,480 It's difficult to explain. 102 00:04:40,546 --> 00:04:42,000 I feel there's something different 103 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,616 I feel there's something different 104 00:04:43,683 --> 00:04:45,618 about these two people. 105 00:04:45,685 --> 00:04:46,619 I'm sorry. 106 00:04:46,686 --> 00:04:48,000 I can't be clearer than that. 107 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,288 I can't be clearer than that. 108 00:04:49,355 --> 00:04:50,990 ( door opens ) 109 00:04:51,057 --> 00:04:52,525 We're ready. 110 00:04:52,592 --> 00:04:53,993 Good luck, Number One. 111 00:04:59,999 --> 00:05:00,000 Energize. 112 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,701 Energize. 113 00:05:31,130 --> 00:05:34,067 Geordi, what can you tell me? 114 00:05:34,133 --> 00:05:36,000 The house is a typical settlement structure 115 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,370 The house is a typical settlement structure 116 00:05:37,437 --> 00:05:38,905 with adaptations. 117 00:05:38,971 --> 00:05:42,000 Thermal properties all seem to conform to known materials. 118 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,409 Thermal properties all seem to conform to known materials. 119 00:05:43,476 --> 00:05:44,544 DATA: If there are any indicators 120 00:05:44,610 --> 00:05:46,412 as to why this particular area 121 00:05:46,479 --> 00:05:48,000 has remained intact, I cannot detect them. 122 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,614 has remained intact, I cannot detect them. 123 00:05:48,681 --> 00:05:51,084 Worf, the interior of the house. 124 00:05:51,150 --> 00:05:52,952 There is one individual 125 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:54,000 located at the south end of the house 126 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,421 located at the south end of the house 127 00:05:55,488 --> 00:05:56,889 the other toward the north. 128 00:05:56,956 --> 00:05:57,890 There is a weapon-- 129 00:05:57,957 --> 00:05:59,358 a low-yield phaser, nonfunctional 130 00:05:59,425 --> 00:06:00,000 in proximity to the front room individual. 131 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,361 in proximity to the front room individual. 132 00:06:02,428 --> 00:06:04,097 I guess a frontal assault is unwarranted. 133 00:06:04,163 --> 00:06:05,732 Stay here. 134 00:06:05,798 --> 00:06:06,000 I think I'll try an old-fashioned knock on the door. 135 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:09,035 I think I'll try an old-fashioned knock on the door. 136 00:06:09,102 --> 00:06:10,036 Commander, wait! 137 00:06:10,103 --> 00:06:12,000 There's something concealed under the surface... 138 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,406 There's something concealed under the surface... 139 00:06:13,473 --> 00:06:14,841 ( yells ) 140 00:06:19,145 --> 00:06:21,380 MAN: What are you doing there? 141 00:06:21,447 --> 00:06:22,548 This is private property. 142 00:06:22,615 --> 00:06:24,000 Who are you people? 143 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,016 Who are you people? 144 00:06:24,083 --> 00:06:26,119 I'm Commander William Riker of the USS Enterprise 145 00:06:26,185 --> 00:06:27,653 crew members. 146 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:30,000 May I come down and approach you? 147 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,423 May I come down and approach you? 148 00:06:30,490 --> 00:06:32,425 You leave him right where he is. 149 00:06:32,492 --> 00:06:33,993 Should I incapacitate him, Commander? 150 00:06:34,060 --> 00:06:35,128 No. 151 00:06:35,194 --> 00:06:36,000 We're a rescue party. 152 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,996 We're a rescue party. 153 00:06:37,063 --> 00:06:39,165 We picked up your colony's distress call 154 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,100 and we came as fast as we could. 155 00:06:41,167 --> 00:06:42,000 WOMAN: Kevin. 156 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,468 WOMAN: Kevin. 157 00:06:42,535 --> 00:06:44,137 Kevin, what are you doing? 158 00:06:44,203 --> 00:06:46,405 Can't you see they're here to help us? 159 00:06:46,472 --> 00:06:48,000 Can't you see they're human? 160 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,007 Can't you see they're human? 161 00:06:48,074 --> 00:06:49,675 Go back in the house, Rishon. 162 00:06:49,742 --> 00:06:51,444 This could be some kind of a trick. 163 00:06:51,511 --> 00:06:53,446 We had almost given up hope. 164 00:06:53,513 --> 00:06:54,000 We were afraid maybe the whole Federation had been attacked. 165 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:56,015 We were afraid maybe the whole Federation had been attacked. 166 00:06:56,082 --> 00:06:57,517 What about the colony? 167 00:06:57,583 --> 00:06:59,452 Do you know of any other survivors? 168 00:06:59,519 --> 00:07:00,000 It's been days since we've seen or heard from anybody. 169 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:02,455 It's been days since we've seen or heard from anybody. 170 00:07:05,024 --> 00:07:06,000 No, don't. Don't tell me that we're the only ones. 171 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:08,828 No, don't. Don't tell me that we're the only ones. 172 00:07:10,263 --> 00:07:12,000 They came in a spaceship so big 173 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,532 They came in a spaceship so big 174 00:07:12,598 --> 00:07:14,500 you could see it in orbit. 175 00:07:14,567 --> 00:07:17,170 They took our world apart piece by piece. 176 00:07:17,236 --> 00:07:18,000 Who? 177 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:18,171 Who? 178 00:07:18,237 --> 00:07:19,705 We don't know. 179 00:07:19,772 --> 00:07:21,707 We never saw their faces. 180 00:07:21,774 --> 00:07:23,442 You don't know where they came from 181 00:07:23,509 --> 00:07:24,000 where they are now? 182 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,443 where they are now? 183 00:07:24,510 --> 00:07:26,546 I guess they've gone away. 184 00:07:26,612 --> 00:07:27,547 ( gasping ) 185 00:07:27,613 --> 00:07:29,182 Oh, I'm sorry. 186 00:07:29,248 --> 00:07:30,000 I'm only performing a physical. 187 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,184 I'm only performing a physical. 188 00:07:31,250 --> 00:07:33,719 Could I have your names, please, just for the record. 189 00:07:33,786 --> 00:07:35,688 I'm Rishon Uxbridge 190 00:07:35,755 --> 00:07:36,000 and this is my husband Kevin. 191 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,223 and this is my husband Kevin. 192 00:07:37,290 --> 00:07:38,825 DATA: Botanists 193 00:07:38,891 --> 00:07:40,226 originally from the aquatic city 194 00:07:40,293 --> 00:07:42,000 New Martim Vaz, in Earth's Atlantic Ocean 195 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,896 New Martim Vaz, in Earth's Atlantic Ocean 196 00:07:43,963 --> 00:07:46,866 residents of the Rana IV colony for five years. 197 00:07:46,933 --> 00:07:48,000 You, madam, are 82 years of age 198 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,768 You, madam, are 82 years of age 199 00:07:48,835 --> 00:07:51,170 and a composer of Tao-classical music. 200 00:07:51,237 --> 00:07:52,972 You, sir, are 85 years of age 201 00:07:53,039 --> 00:07:54,000 and a specialist in symbiotic plant life. 202 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,575 and a specialist in symbiotic plant life. 203 00:07:55,641 --> 00:07:57,043 You have been married for 53 years. 204 00:07:57,109 --> 00:07:59,245 I memorized the colony register on the way to Rana IV 205 00:07:59,312 --> 00:08:00,000 in the event that such information would be needed. 206 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:03,015 in the event that such information would be needed. 207 00:08:08,154 --> 00:08:09,222 Is something wrong? 208 00:08:09,288 --> 00:08:10,923 With your permission 209 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:12,000 I'd like to look inside of the house. 210 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,593 I'd like to look inside of the house. 211 00:08:13,659 --> 00:08:16,229 Why? What could interest you in there? 212 00:08:16,295 --> 00:08:18,000 Mr. Uxbridge, as far as we've been able to determine 213 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,765 Mr. Uxbridge, as far as we've been able to determine 214 00:08:19,832 --> 00:08:22,235 you and your wife and this house 215 00:08:22,301 --> 00:08:24,000 are all that survived that attack. 216 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,770 are all that survived that attack. 217 00:08:24,837 --> 00:08:26,772 Now that's either a bizarre coincidence 218 00:08:26,839 --> 00:08:28,107 or by design 219 00:08:28,174 --> 00:08:29,208 and I don't favor the coincidence theory. 220 00:08:29,275 --> 00:08:30,000 Are you saying that we were kept alive intentionally? 221 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:32,945 Are you saying that we were kept alive intentionally? 222 00:08:33,012 --> 00:08:34,280 Yes. 223 00:08:34,347 --> 00:08:35,615 I don't understand. 224 00:08:35,681 --> 00:08:36,000 You don't think Rishon and I did something 225 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:38,951 You don't think Rishon and I did something 226 00:08:39,018 --> 00:08:41,287 that merits survival, do you? 227 00:08:41,354 --> 00:08:42,000 I mean, betrayed the others? 228 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,289 I mean, betrayed the others? 229 00:08:43,356 --> 00:08:45,791 I'm not accusing you of anything, Mr. Uxbridge. 230 00:08:45,858 --> 00:08:48,000 The attacking force spared you for some reason. 231 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,295 The attacking force spared you for some reason. 232 00:08:49,362 --> 00:08:51,297 We'd like to know why. 233 00:08:51,364 --> 00:08:53,699 Now, may I go inside? 234 00:09:02,041 --> 00:09:05,311 I'll make everyone a nice cup of tea. 235 00:09:05,378 --> 00:09:06,000 We have lovely tea here on Rana. 236 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,980 We have lovely tea here on Rana. 237 00:09:08,047 --> 00:09:10,316 It grows wild almost everywhere... 238 00:09:10,383 --> 00:09:12,000 WORF: Sir. 239 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,652 WORF: Sir. 240 00:09:12,718 --> 00:09:17,023 May I say your attempt to hold the away team at bay 241 00:09:17,089 --> 00:09:18,000 with a nonfunctioning weapon was an act of unmitigated gall. 242 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:22,328 with a nonfunctioning weapon was an act of unmitigated gall. 243 00:09:22,395 --> 00:09:23,829 Didn't fool you, huh? 244 00:09:23,896 --> 00:09:24,000 I admire gall. 245 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:26,899 I admire gall. 246 00:09:28,234 --> 00:09:30,000 Go ahead. Pick it up. 247 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,670 Go ahead. Pick it up. 248 00:09:30,736 --> 00:09:33,072 ( waltz playing ) 249 00:09:33,139 --> 00:09:34,840 It's a music box. 250 00:09:34,907 --> 00:09:36,000 It's been in my family for generations. 251 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,710 It's been in my family for generations. 252 00:09:37,777 --> 00:09:40,780 ( waltz continues ) 253 00:09:45,685 --> 00:09:47,787 ( waltz continues faintly ) 254 00:09:59,298 --> 00:10:00,000 ( waltz continues ) 255 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,300 ( waltz continues ) 256 00:10:03,803 --> 00:10:05,705 There's nothing unusual about this house 257 00:10:05,771 --> 00:10:06,000 except the fact that it's here. 258 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,206 except the fact that it's here. 259 00:10:07,273 --> 00:10:08,374 What about them? 260 00:10:08,441 --> 00:10:10,609 They are in reasonably good health. 261 00:10:10,676 --> 00:10:12,000 Both show signs of stress-- 262 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,011 Both show signs of stress-- 263 00:10:12,078 --> 00:10:13,612 which is understandable 264 00:10:13,679 --> 00:10:15,848 considering what they've been through. 265 00:10:15,915 --> 00:10:17,216 Somehow they're different. 266 00:10:17,283 --> 00:10:18,000 Let's get back to the ship. 267 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,884 Let's get back to the ship. 268 00:10:18,951 --> 00:10:20,886 We'll take them with us. 269 00:10:20,953 --> 00:10:22,054 Excuse me, Mrs. Uxbridge 270 00:10:22,121 --> 00:10:23,789 but we've got to return to our ship now. 271 00:10:23,856 --> 00:10:24,000 But I haven't finished fixing your tea, Commander. 272 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,925 But I haven't finished fixing your tea, Commander. 273 00:10:25,992 --> 00:10:27,660 I'm sorry, but we've finished here. 274 00:10:27,727 --> 00:10:29,762 Now, I can allow time for you and Kevin to pack. 275 00:10:29,829 --> 00:10:30,000 What do you mean, "pack"? 276 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,731 What do you mean, "pack"? 277 00:10:31,797 --> 00:10:33,799 You're not thinking of taking us with you, are you? 278 00:10:33,866 --> 00:10:35,901 Surely you don't want to remain here. 279 00:10:35,968 --> 00:10:36,000 How could you take care of yourselves? 280 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,903 How could you take care of yourselves? 281 00:10:37,970 --> 00:10:39,105 Kevin, I can't leave my home. 282 00:10:39,171 --> 00:10:40,840 Don't let them do this to us. 283 00:10:40,906 --> 00:10:42,000 No one's going to making us leave. 284 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,341 No one's going to making us leave. 285 00:10:42,408 --> 00:10:44,243 RIKER: You'll be protected on our ship. 286 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:46,712 You could still be in danger here on Rana. 287 00:10:46,779 --> 00:10:48,000 Commander, we appreciate your concern 288 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,914 Commander, we appreciate your concern 289 00:10:48,981 --> 00:10:50,850 but we're not going anywhere. 290 00:10:50,916 --> 00:10:52,718 We'll manage. 291 00:10:52,785 --> 00:10:53,919 We always have. 292 00:10:53,986 --> 00:10:54,000 All right, I can't make you come with us. 293 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:56,655 All right, I can't make you come with us. 294 00:10:56,722 --> 00:10:59,658 Are you familiar with one of these? 295 00:10:59,725 --> 00:11:00,000 We'll be in the system 296 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,193 We'll be in the system 297 00:11:01,260 --> 00:11:03,729 for the next several days, at least. 298 00:11:03,796 --> 00:11:06,000 If you reconsider, please contact us. 299 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,032 If you reconsider, please contact us. 300 00:11:06,098 --> 00:11:07,733 We'll be fine, Commander. 301 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:09,268 We have each other. 302 00:11:20,846 --> 00:11:22,314 Are they collaborators? 303 00:11:22,381 --> 00:11:24,000 Did they provide the colony's assailants 304 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,884 Did they provide the colony's assailants 305 00:11:24,950 --> 00:11:26,886 with something that abetted 306 00:11:26,952 --> 00:11:28,988 the total destruction of Rana IV 307 00:11:29,055 --> 00:11:30,000 in order to protect their own lives? 308 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,223 in order to protect their own lives? 309 00:11:31,290 --> 00:11:33,692 What could two botanists in their 80's possess 310 00:11:33,759 --> 00:11:36,000 that could possibly aid whoever attacked the planet? 311 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,095 that could possibly aid whoever attacked the planet? 312 00:11:36,162 --> 00:11:38,330 We don't know what their enemy needed, Doctor. 313 00:11:38,397 --> 00:11:39,865 Love, fear, hope. 314 00:11:39,932 --> 00:11:41,200 ( hears the waltz playing ) 315 00:11:41,267 --> 00:11:42,000 LA FORGE: Maybe they're being held hostage in some fashion. 316 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:44,236 LA FORGE: Maybe they're being held hostage in some fashion. 317 00:11:44,303 --> 00:11:46,472 CRUSHER: No, nothing in the tricorder readings 318 00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:48,000 indicated they were under that kind of stress. 319 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,941 indicated they were under that kind of stress. 320 00:11:49,008 --> 00:11:49,909 PICARD: Counselor? 321 00:11:49,975 --> 00:11:52,044 Counselor Troi? 322 00:11:52,111 --> 00:11:54,000 I'm sorry, um... 323 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,113 I'm sorry, um... 324 00:11:54,180 --> 00:11:58,117 I don't sense them well enough. 325 00:11:59,385 --> 00:12:00,000 Number One, you say the couple 326 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,087 Number One, you say the couple 327 00:12:01,153 --> 00:12:03,289 is incapable of sustaining themselves? 328 00:12:03,355 --> 00:12:05,424 There's a fusion reactor in the house 329 00:12:05,491 --> 00:12:06,000 good for another five years of power 330 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,493 good for another five years of power 331 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:09,728 but their water table is tainted... 332 00:12:09,795 --> 00:12:10,930 ( hears the waltz playing ) 333 00:12:10,996 --> 00:12:12,000 ...and they have nothing to feed themselves 334 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,731 ...and they have nothing to feed themselves 335 00:12:12,798 --> 00:12:14,266 except for a small garden. 336 00:12:14,333 --> 00:12:16,135 And they won't come to the ship? 337 00:12:16,202 --> 00:12:17,937 They were adamant about it. 338 00:12:18,003 --> 00:12:20,005 Well, we'll do what we can for them 339 00:12:20,072 --> 00:12:21,140 but in the meantime 340 00:12:21,207 --> 00:12:23,109 I want them kept under surveillance. 341 00:12:23,175 --> 00:12:24,000 I'm sorry, I'm not feeling very well. 342 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,810 I'm sorry, I'm not feeling very well. 343 00:12:24,877 --> 00:12:27,012 I'd like to go to my quarters. 344 00:12:27,079 --> 00:12:28,414 By all means. 345 00:12:28,481 --> 00:12:30,000 Is there anything I can do? 346 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,116 Is there anything I can do? 347 00:12:37,022 --> 00:12:40,059 Captain, a search of the Ranian system 348 00:12:40,126 --> 00:12:42,000 has determined that the hostile force 349 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,895 has determined that the hostile force 350 00:12:42,962 --> 00:12:46,365 that attacked this planet is no longer present. 351 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:48,000 I remember a Starfleet admiral once saying the same thing 352 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,969 I remember a Starfleet admiral once saying the same thing 353 00:12:50,035 --> 00:12:53,072 about some renegade Andorians in the Triangulum system. 354 00:12:53,139 --> 00:12:54,000 It turns out that they had dismantled their ship 355 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,975 It turns out that they had dismantled their ship 356 00:12:56,041 --> 00:12:57,843 and hidden it. 357 00:12:57,910 --> 00:13:00,000 Those Andorians did not have to contend 358 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,346 Those Andorians did not have to contend 359 00:13:00,412 --> 00:13:02,047 with someone of my thoroughness. 360 00:13:02,114 --> 00:13:03,949 I will stake my reputation. 361 00:13:05,384 --> 00:13:06,000 ( door opens and closes ) 362 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:09,121 ( door opens and closes ) 363 00:13:12,525 --> 00:13:14,527 ( hears waltz playing ) 364 00:13:18,531 --> 00:13:20,566 Don't listen. 365 00:13:27,006 --> 00:13:29,441 Think of something else. 366 00:13:33,345 --> 00:13:35,581 ( waltz continues playing ) 367 00:13:38,284 --> 00:13:41,453 Stop! Please stop! 368 00:13:43,455 --> 00:13:45,224 ( door chimes ) 369 00:13:45,291 --> 00:13:47,893 ( music stops ) 370 00:13:47,960 --> 00:13:48,000 Yes? 371 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,428 Yes? 372 00:13:55,901 --> 00:13:57,169 I was concerned. 373 00:13:57,236 --> 00:14:00,000 I came to see if I could be of any help. 374 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,240 I came to see if I could be of any help. 375 00:14:01,307 --> 00:14:02,241 I'm fine. 376 00:14:02,308 --> 00:14:04,076 There's nothing wrong. 377 00:14:04,143 --> 00:14:06,000 I'm just tired, that's all. 378 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,345 I'm just tired, that's all. 379 00:14:06,412 --> 00:14:10,449 Now, I may not have your gifts at reading emotions, Counselor 380 00:14:10,516 --> 00:14:12,000 but I can tell when someone is in pain 381 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,285 but I can tell when someone is in pain 382 00:14:13,352 --> 00:14:15,387 and hiding it. 383 00:14:15,454 --> 00:14:17,523 It's so silly. 384 00:14:17,590 --> 00:14:18,000 I hear music in my mind-- 385 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:20,993 I hear music in my mind-- 386 00:14:21,060 --> 00:14:24,000 music that won't stop. 387 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,029 music that won't stop. 388 00:14:24,096 --> 00:14:26,265 Perhaps it's a symptom of fatigue. 389 00:14:26,332 --> 00:14:29,301 We've all been inflicted, one time or another 390 00:14:29,368 --> 00:14:30,000 with that melody that won't go away. 391 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,503 with that melody that won't go away. 392 00:14:31,570 --> 00:14:34,139 No. It's deeper than that. 393 00:14:34,206 --> 00:14:36,000 The song doesn't stop for an instant. 394 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,409 The song doesn't stop for an instant. 395 00:14:37,476 --> 00:14:40,246 It plays in perfect clarity 396 00:14:40,312 --> 00:14:42,000 from beginning to end, over and over again. 397 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:44,116 from beginning to end, over and over again. 398 00:14:44,183 --> 00:14:46,352 I don't even know what song it is. 399 00:14:46,418 --> 00:14:48,000 I never heard it before. 400 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,020 I never heard it before. 401 00:14:48,087 --> 00:14:49,488 When did this start? 402 00:14:49,555 --> 00:14:54,000 A few hours ago, while the away team was on the surface. 403 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,560 A few hours ago, while the away team was on the surface. 404 00:14:54,627 --> 00:14:56,428 I was trying to... 405 00:14:56,495 --> 00:14:59,598 I was thinking of Rishon and Kevin. 406 00:14:59,665 --> 00:15:00,000 Rishon and Kevin, and...? 407 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:02,034 Rishon and Kevin, and...? 408 00:15:02,101 --> 00:15:04,637 I can't explain it, Captain. 409 00:15:04,703 --> 00:15:06,000 They're elusive. 410 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:08,540 They're elusive. 411 00:15:08,607 --> 00:15:11,977 They're... 412 00:15:12,044 --> 00:15:15,047 I'm... I'm sorry. 413 00:15:19,551 --> 00:15:21,153 Well, try and rest. 414 00:15:21,220 --> 00:15:24,000 Take the necessary sleep inducements if you have to. 415 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,224 Take the necessary sleep inducements if you have to. 416 00:15:25,291 --> 00:15:29,295 ( alarm sounds ) 417 00:15:30,296 --> 00:15:31,330 Data, give us a visual. 418 00:15:31,397 --> 00:15:32,564 Magnification factor 50. 419 00:15:36,101 --> 00:15:38,070 WESLEY: Look at the size of that. 420 00:15:43,275 --> 00:15:45,377 Now where did that come from? 421 00:15:45,444 --> 00:15:48,000 Apparently, it was riding a Lagrange point 422 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,514 Apparently, it was riding a Lagrange point 423 00:15:48,580 --> 00:15:51,583 hiding behind Rana IV's furthest moon. 424 00:15:51,650 --> 00:15:54,000 Our vehicle classification index 425 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,086 Our vehicle classification index 426 00:15:54,153 --> 00:15:56,121 can put no identity to it. 427 00:15:56,188 --> 00:15:58,324 Its design is completely foreign. 428 00:15:58,390 --> 00:16:00,000 RIKER: But that's our boy. 429 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,025 RIKER: But that's our boy. 430 00:16:00,092 --> 00:16:01,460 Approximately five times our mass 431 00:16:01,527 --> 00:16:05,297 and carrying enough armament to pulverize a planet. 432 00:16:05,364 --> 00:16:06,000 Lieutenant? 433 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,365 Lieutenant? 434 00:16:06,632 --> 00:16:09,702 I, uh... cannot explain this, Captain. 435 00:16:09,768 --> 00:16:12,000 RIKER: It's heading for the planet. 436 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,971 RIKER: It's heading for the planet. 437 00:16:13,038 --> 00:16:14,173 Hailing frequencies. 438 00:16:14,239 --> 00:16:15,174 Open. 439 00:16:15,240 --> 00:16:17,009 PICARD: Mr. Data, ask them 440 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:18,000 to identify themselves and match our orbit. 441 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:20,512 to identify themselves and match our orbit. 442 00:16:20,579 --> 00:16:23,248 They've received the message, Captain 443 00:16:23,315 --> 00:16:24,000 but are ignoring it. 444 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,217 but are ignoring it. 445 00:16:25,284 --> 00:16:27,353 Maximum shields. Ready all weapon systems. 446 00:16:27,419 --> 00:16:28,754 WORF: Aye, sir. 447 00:16:30,723 --> 00:16:33,058 RIKER: It's assuming an attack posture. 448 00:16:33,125 --> 00:16:34,593 Don't be surprised if... 449 00:16:36,195 --> 00:16:37,529 The vessel is firing 450 00:16:37,596 --> 00:16:38,397 jacketed streams of positrons and antiprotons. 451 00:16:38,464 --> 00:16:41,033 Equivalent firepower: 40 megawatts. 452 00:16:41,100 --> 00:16:42,000 Shields are holding. 453 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,501 Shields are holding. 454 00:16:45,671 --> 00:16:47,206 Again, 40 megawatts. 455 00:16:47,272 --> 00:16:48,000 No damage. 456 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,374 No damage. 457 00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:50,542 Well, if that's the best they can do 458 00:16:50,609 --> 00:16:53,345 this should last about five minutes. 459 00:16:53,412 --> 00:16:54,000 Mr. Worf, let's raise our voice a little. 460 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,347 Mr. Worf, let's raise our voice a little. 461 00:16:55,414 --> 00:16:56,348 Fire phasers. 462 00:16:56,415 --> 00:16:58,150 Just a warning shot. 463 00:16:58,217 --> 00:17:00,000 Mr. Data, invite them to stand to. 464 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,753 Mr. Data, invite them to stand to. 465 00:17:07,860 --> 00:17:09,561 The vessel has assumed a position 466 00:17:09,628 --> 00:17:11,530 outside of the Rana system 467 00:17:11,597 --> 00:17:12,000 and it is rapidly increasing velocity. 468 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,399 and it is rapidly increasing velocity. 469 00:17:13,465 --> 00:17:15,701 Helm, initiate pursuit. 470 00:17:15,768 --> 00:17:17,503 Aye, sir. 471 00:17:25,544 --> 00:17:27,346 The vessel has reached warp two 472 00:17:27,413 --> 00:17:29,748 and continues on a steady acceleration curve. 473 00:17:29,815 --> 00:17:30,000 We're not getting any closer, Commander. 474 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,717 We're not getting any closer, Commander. 475 00:17:31,784 --> 00:17:34,253 Give us a superior curve, Mr. Crusher. 476 00:17:34,319 --> 00:17:35,788 Warp three, warp four... 477 00:17:35,854 --> 00:17:36,000 The warship continues to match our acceleration curve 478 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,790 The warship continues to match our acceleration curve 479 00:17:37,856 --> 00:17:38,791 simultaneously point per point. 480 00:17:38,857 --> 00:17:42,000 Warp 4.5, warp five, warp 5.5... 481 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,295 Warp 4.5, warp five, warp 5.5... 482 00:17:43,362 --> 00:17:44,797 Riker to La Forge 483 00:17:44,863 --> 00:17:47,132 give us everything you can to close that gap, Geordi. 484 00:17:47,199 --> 00:17:47,966 Yes, sir. 485 00:17:48,033 --> 00:17:52,438 I'll get you to 9.37 in 15 seconds. 486 00:17:55,774 --> 00:17:58,811 Warp 8.75, warp nine. 487 00:17:58,877 --> 00:18:00,000 The warship continues 488 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,245 The warship continues 489 00:18:00,312 --> 00:18:02,548 to match our acceleration curve perfectly. 490 00:18:02,614 --> 00:18:06,000 Number One, I have the distinct impression 491 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,118 Number One, I have the distinct impression 492 00:18:06,185 --> 00:18:07,820 that we are being toyed with. 493 00:18:07,886 --> 00:18:09,788 Take us back to Rana IV. 494 00:18:09,855 --> 00:18:11,490 Back? 495 00:18:11,557 --> 00:18:12,000 We have unfinished business there. 496 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,225 We have unfinished business there. 497 00:18:13,292 --> 00:18:15,494 I need to have a talk with those two people. 498 00:18:15,561 --> 00:18:16,862 You have the Bridge. 499 00:18:20,766 --> 00:18:21,800 Reduce speed. 500 00:18:21,867 --> 00:18:24,000 Bring us around on a return course. 501 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,337 Bring us around on a return course. 502 00:18:25,404 --> 00:18:27,873 This one's getting away. 503 00:18:39,585 --> 00:18:40,853 Good afternoon. 504 00:18:40,919 --> 00:18:42,000 I'm sorry if I startled you. 505 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,188 I'm sorry if I startled you. 506 00:18:43,255 --> 00:18:46,825 I'm Jean-Luc Picard, Captain of the Enterprise. 507 00:18:46,892 --> 00:18:48,000 I have brought you something you will need 508 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:50,162 I have brought you something you will need 509 00:18:50,229 --> 00:18:52,464 if you're going to stay on Rana IV. 510 00:18:52,531 --> 00:18:53,866 It's a matter replicator. 511 00:18:53,932 --> 00:18:54,000 It has limited capabilities, but... 512 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,901 It has limited capabilities, but... 513 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:58,604 Thank you, but we have no use for such a thing. 514 00:18:58,670 --> 00:19:00,000 It will provide you with clothing, food and clean water. 515 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,640 It will provide you with clothing, food and clean water. 516 00:19:01,707 --> 00:19:04,643 Lieutenant Worf will demonstrate its operation. 517 00:19:04,710 --> 00:19:05,677 We don't need it. 518 00:19:05,744 --> 00:19:06,000 Kevin, you know we do. 519 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,179 Kevin, you know we do. 520 00:19:07,246 --> 00:19:08,680 Thank you, Captain. 521 00:19:08,747 --> 00:19:11,316 Kevin and I were about to have afternoon tea. 522 00:19:11,383 --> 00:19:12,000 You and Mr. Worf must join us. 523 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,918 You and Mr. Worf must join us. 524 00:19:12,985 --> 00:19:14,853 I'd like that very much. 525 00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:17,189 Rishon, they only want to spy on us like this morning. 526 00:19:17,256 --> 00:19:18,000 Kevin Uxbridge 527 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,524 Kevin Uxbridge 528 00:19:18,590 --> 00:19:20,526 I have never turned anyone away from this house 529 00:19:20,592 --> 00:19:23,262 and I'm not going to start now. 530 00:19:23,328 --> 00:19:24,000 Captain? 531 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,263 Captain? 532 00:19:24,329 --> 00:19:26,198 Thank you. 533 00:19:29,768 --> 00:19:30,000 Stop! Stop! 534 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,869 Stop! Stop! 535 00:19:30,936 --> 00:19:32,571 ( hears waltz playing ) 536 00:19:32,638 --> 00:19:34,273 Please, I'll do anything. 537 00:19:34,339 --> 00:19:36,000 Make it stop. 538 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,341 Make it stop. 539 00:19:38,343 --> 00:19:41,513 ( agonized groaning ) 540 00:19:41,580 --> 00:19:42,000 Please. 541 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,515 Please. 542 00:19:43,582 --> 00:19:45,517 Hey, I'm here to help. 543 00:19:45,584 --> 00:19:47,386 It's so loud. 544 00:19:47,452 --> 00:19:48,000 It's getting louder. 545 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,520 It's getting louder. 546 00:19:48,587 --> 00:19:50,522 Please, I can't stand it. 547 00:19:50,589 --> 00:19:52,858 Make it stop. 548 00:19:52,925 --> 00:19:54,000 Move her to the bed. 549 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,960 Move her to the bed. 550 00:20:03,602 --> 00:20:06,000 This will help you relax. 551 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,538 This will help you relax. 552 00:20:06,605 --> 00:20:08,540 ( music continues ) 553 00:20:08,607 --> 00:20:10,542 I hear it. 554 00:20:10,609 --> 00:20:12,000 It's still there. 555 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,544 It's still there. 556 00:20:12,611 --> 00:20:14,546 It's so loud. 557 00:20:14,613 --> 00:20:17,282 Take her to Sick Bay. 558 00:20:17,349 --> 00:20:18,000 No, I want to stay in my quarters. 559 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,751 No, I want to stay in my quarters. 560 00:20:19,818 --> 00:20:20,919 I can get you to sleep. 561 00:20:20,986 --> 00:20:22,287 I don't want to sleep. 562 00:20:22,354 --> 00:20:24,000 The music will only follow me. 563 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,756 The music will only follow me. 564 00:20:24,823 --> 00:20:26,558 I can induce delta sleep. 565 00:20:26,625 --> 00:20:28,694 Block out even your deepest dreams. 566 00:20:28,760 --> 00:20:30,000 It's not a dream. 567 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,562 It's not a dream. 568 00:20:30,629 --> 00:20:32,864 It's real. 569 00:20:32,931 --> 00:20:36,000 Kevin and I first met each other on a ship at sea. 570 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,401 Kevin and I first met each other on a ship at sea. 571 00:20:36,468 --> 00:20:38,403 He was a starving student 572 00:20:38,470 --> 00:20:41,773 with this threadbare suit and mismatched shoes. 573 00:20:41,840 --> 00:20:42,000 I was traveling with my parents 574 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,309 I was traveling with my parents 575 00:20:44,376 --> 00:20:47,779 who did not like the way that he kept hanging around. 576 00:20:47,846 --> 00:20:48,000 Two hours after I met him, I asked him to marry me 577 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:52,417 Two hours after I met him, I asked him to marry me 578 00:20:52,484 --> 00:20:54,000 and he knew I was serious. 579 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,753 and he knew I was serious. 580 00:20:54,820 --> 00:20:58,824 I don't think that he's ever recovered from that day. 581 00:21:01,827 --> 00:21:03,595 Well, what do you think, Mr. Worf? 582 00:21:03,662 --> 00:21:06,000 Good tea... 583 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,499 Good tea... 584 00:21:07,566 --> 00:21:10,802 nice house. 585 00:21:10,869 --> 00:21:12,000 Why did you leave the Earth 586 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,804 Why did you leave the Earth 587 00:21:12,871 --> 00:21:16,808 and come to a brand-new planet when you did? 588 00:21:16,875 --> 00:21:18,000 You mean at our age? 589 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,811 You mean at our age? 590 00:21:19,878 --> 00:21:21,713 Well, we thought 591 00:21:21,780 --> 00:21:24,000 that it might make us fall in love all over again. 592 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,816 that it might make us fall in love all over again. 593 00:21:24,883 --> 00:21:27,786 It worked. 594 00:21:27,853 --> 00:21:29,821 It must have been terrible 595 00:21:29,888 --> 00:21:30,000 when the colony was fighting for its life. 596 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,857 when the colony was fighting for its life. 597 00:21:31,923 --> 00:21:33,025 Yes, it was. 598 00:21:33,091 --> 00:21:34,760 Fires lit the sky. 599 00:21:34,826 --> 00:21:36,000 There was thunder, this... this unbelievable thunder. 600 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,397 There was thunder, this... this unbelievable thunder. 601 00:21:38,463 --> 00:21:40,666 The ground never stopped shaking. 602 00:21:40,732 --> 00:21:42,000 And yet... 603 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,701 And yet... 604 00:21:42,768 --> 00:21:43,902 you survived. 605 00:21:43,969 --> 00:21:46,438 We don't know why we survived 606 00:21:46,505 --> 00:21:47,839 and the others didn't. 607 00:21:47,906 --> 00:21:48,000 I've tried to put some purpose to it 608 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:50,842 I've tried to put some purpose to it 609 00:21:50,909 --> 00:21:52,310 but I can't. 610 00:21:52,377 --> 00:21:54,000 I was wondering, Captain 611 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,012 I was wondering, Captain 612 00:21:54,079 --> 00:21:56,581 when you and your ship would be leaving. 613 00:21:56,648 --> 00:21:58,750 PICARD: I don't have an answer for that. 614 00:22:01,420 --> 00:22:03,722 A few hours ago, we encountered a warship. 615 00:22:03,789 --> 00:22:05,857 Possibly the one that attacked you. 616 00:22:05,924 --> 00:22:06,000 We forced it to leave the system 617 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:10,462 We forced it to leave the system 618 00:22:10,529 --> 00:22:12,000 but we were not able to affect it otherwise. 619 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:14,466 but we were not able to affect it otherwise. 620 00:22:14,533 --> 00:22:15,867 It could return. 621 00:22:15,934 --> 00:22:18,000 Kevin, you said it had gone away. 622 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,871 Kevin, you said it had gone away. 623 00:22:19,938 --> 00:22:21,673 I guess I was wrong. 624 00:22:21,740 --> 00:22:22,874 Now, don't worry. 625 00:22:22,941 --> 00:22:24,000 It didn't hurt us before. 626 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,910 It didn't hurt us before. 627 00:22:24,976 --> 00:22:26,845 It won't hurt us now. 628 00:22:26,912 --> 00:22:29,014 Do you know that for a fact, Kevin? 629 00:22:29,081 --> 00:22:30,000 No, but I don't enjoy seeing my wife frightened. 630 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,884 No, but I don't enjoy seeing my wife frightened. 631 00:22:32,951 --> 00:22:35,587 We've told you time and again 632 00:22:35,654 --> 00:22:36,000 we don't know why we were spared. 633 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:38,023 we don't know why we were spared. 634 00:22:38,090 --> 00:22:40,759 But there had to be some reason. 635 00:22:40,826 --> 00:22:42,000 In some way you were "different" from the other colonists. 636 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:44,730 In some way you were "different" from the other colonists. 637 00:22:44,796 --> 00:22:47,833 Your geographical location, your philosophical beliefs... 638 00:22:47,899 --> 00:22:48,000 the color of your eyes. 639 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:51,536 the color of your eyes. 640 00:22:51,603 --> 00:22:54,000 Some way, you were set apart from them. 641 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,806 Some way, you were set apart from them. 642 00:22:54,873 --> 00:22:56,908 There was a difference. 643 00:22:56,975 --> 00:22:59,644 I am a man of special conscience. 644 00:22:59,711 --> 00:23:00,000 While the others did what they could 645 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:02,681 While the others did what they could 646 00:23:02,748 --> 00:23:04,683 I chose not to fight. 647 00:23:04,750 --> 00:23:06,000 Well, that is your protected right. 648 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,385 Well, that is your protected right. 649 00:23:07,452 --> 00:23:08,887 But I can assure you 650 00:23:08,954 --> 00:23:11,123 the attacking ship had no way of realizing this. 651 00:23:11,189 --> 00:23:12,000 I expected to die like all the others. 652 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,125 I expected to die like all the others. 653 00:23:16,995 --> 00:23:18,000 There's no reason 654 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,463 There's no reason 655 00:23:18,530 --> 00:23:22,467 for you and your ship to remain, Captain. 656 00:23:22,534 --> 00:23:24,000 We can manage without you. 657 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,870 We can manage without you. 658 00:23:27,005 --> 00:23:30,000 Kevin grieved for the others, Captain, but he did nothing. 659 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,976 Kevin grieved for the others, Captain, but he did nothing. 660 00:23:31,042 --> 00:23:34,446 He is a very gentle man. 661 00:23:34,513 --> 00:23:36,000 You must understand that. 662 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,047 You must understand that. 663 00:23:36,114 --> 00:23:37,916 What about you, Rishon? 664 00:23:37,983 --> 00:23:40,018 Is that how you feel? 665 00:23:40,085 --> 00:23:42,000 I wanted to fight, but I stayed with my husband. 666 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:45,957 I wanted to fight, but I stayed with my husband. 667 00:23:46,024 --> 00:23:48,000 Well, Captain, uh, thank you again for the replicator. 668 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:51,129 Well, Captain, uh, thank you again for the replicator. 669 00:23:51,196 --> 00:23:53,565 I better clean up now. 670 00:23:56,835 --> 00:23:59,905 Before we leave, I ask you one more time 671 00:23:59,971 --> 00:24:00,000 to come to the ship. 672 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,973 to come to the ship. 673 00:24:02,040 --> 00:24:04,075 For your own safety. 674 00:24:04,142 --> 00:24:06,000 Captain, I am frightened, but... 675 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,979 Captain, I am frightened, but... 676 00:24:08,046 --> 00:24:12,000 I can't leave Rana, even if it means my life. 677 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,984 I can't leave Rana, even if it means my life. 678 00:24:18,790 --> 00:24:19,925 I don't understand it. 679 00:24:19,991 --> 00:24:23,128 I've inhibited almost all the activity of the neocortex 680 00:24:23,195 --> 00:24:24,000 and she continues to behave as if she's hearing the music. 681 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:26,765 and she continues to behave as if she's hearing the music. 682 00:24:26,832 --> 00:24:28,700 We're going to have to shield her 683 00:24:28,767 --> 00:24:30,000 from all outside stimuli by inducing coma. 684 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,002 from all outside stimuli by inducing coma. 685 00:24:31,069 --> 00:24:32,938 ( alarm sounds ) 686 00:24:33,004 --> 00:24:35,006 I have a positive identification, Commander. 687 00:24:35,073 --> 00:24:36,000 It is the vessel that attacked us earlier. 688 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:38,009 It is the vessel that attacked us earlier. 689 00:24:38,076 --> 00:24:40,478 It is reentering the system at high velocity 690 00:24:40,545 --> 00:24:41,913 and is approaching Rana IV. 691 00:24:41,980 --> 00:24:42,000 Give us a tight visual, Data. 692 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:44,049 Give us a tight visual, Data. 693 00:24:45,984 --> 00:24:47,519 RIKER: Is it my imagination 694 00:24:47,586 --> 00:24:48,000 or does it look a lot meaner this time? 695 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:50,488 or does it look a lot meaner this time? 696 00:24:50,555 --> 00:24:52,824 Shields up, weapons ready. 697 00:24:52,891 --> 00:24:54,000 Our friend is back. 698 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,826 Our friend is back. 699 00:24:54,893 --> 00:24:55,961 I'm not surprised. 700 00:24:56,027 --> 00:24:57,963 Mr. Worf, open a hailing frequency. 701 00:24:58,029 --> 00:24:59,497 Warn the vessel 702 00:24:59,564 --> 00:25:00,000 to stay clear of the planet. 703 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,900 to stay clear of the planet. 704 00:25:01,967 --> 00:25:03,101 Aye, sir. 705 00:25:03,168 --> 00:25:06,000 But they are already within firing range. 706 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:06,171 But they are already within firing range. 707 00:25:09,207 --> 00:25:11,076 WORF: Shields are down. 708 00:25:11,142 --> 00:25:12,000 Captain... 709 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,944 Captain... 710 00:25:13,011 --> 00:25:15,647 they hit us with 400 gigawatts of particle energy. 711 00:25:15,714 --> 00:25:16,982 Damage? 712 00:25:17,048 --> 00:25:18,000 Superficial. 713 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,049 Superficial. 714 00:25:18,116 --> 00:25:20,619 But I'm having trouble reassembling the shields. 715 00:25:22,087 --> 00:25:23,288 Shields down. 716 00:25:23,355 --> 00:25:24,000 There's thermal damage to the hull. 717 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,724 There's thermal damage to the hull. 718 00:25:25,790 --> 00:25:27,859 The warship is capable of striking us 719 00:25:27,926 --> 00:25:29,594 with far more powerful bursts. 720 00:25:29,661 --> 00:25:30,000 They're maneuvering to come 721 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,762 They're maneuvering to come 722 00:25:30,829 --> 00:25:32,097 between the Enterprise and Rana IV. 723 00:25:32,163 --> 00:25:35,600 Number One, we have been exemplary in our patience. 724 00:25:35,667 --> 00:25:36,000 Lieutenant Worf, fire phasers on full 725 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,035 Lieutenant Worf, fire phasers on full 726 00:25:37,102 --> 00:25:40,105 with a simultaneous spread of torpedoes. 727 00:25:45,911 --> 00:25:48,000 The vessel appears undamaged, sir. 728 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,013 The vessel appears undamaged, sir. 729 00:25:48,079 --> 00:25:50,081 Its defenses are apparently able to absorb 730 00:25:50,148 --> 00:25:52,017 incoming matter and energy. 731 00:25:52,083 --> 00:25:54,000 Commence rapid fire with all weapons on full. 732 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,986 Commence rapid fire with all weapons on full. 733 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:04,162 Shields down. 734 00:26:04,229 --> 00:26:05,630 Internal damage. 735 00:26:05,697 --> 00:26:06,000 Weapon systems control has been lost. 736 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,966 Weapon systems control has been lost. 737 00:26:08,033 --> 00:26:09,100 Riker to Sick Bay. 738 00:26:09,167 --> 00:26:11,102 Medical assistance to the Bridge. 739 00:26:11,169 --> 00:26:12,000 On our way, Commander. 740 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,671 On our way, Commander. 741 00:26:12,737 --> 00:26:15,040 Mr. Crusher, move the Enterprise out of range 742 00:26:15,106 --> 00:26:16,107 of the attacking vessel. 743 00:26:16,174 --> 00:26:18,000 Aye, sir. 744 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,143 Aye, sir. 745 00:26:33,191 --> 00:26:34,659 PICARD: Mr. Worf? 746 00:26:34,726 --> 00:26:36,000 The vessel has terminated its pursuit. 747 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,662 The vessel has terminated its pursuit. 748 00:26:37,729 --> 00:26:39,664 It is assuming an orbit 749 00:26:39,731 --> 00:26:40,999 around Rana IV. 750 00:26:41,066 --> 00:26:42,000 Kevin and Rishon? 751 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,001 Kevin and Rishon? 752 00:26:43,068 --> 00:26:45,136 We can't help them. 753 00:26:45,203 --> 00:26:48,000 But it's my guess that they're in no danger. 754 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:50,141 But it's my guess that they're in no danger. 755 00:27:04,155 --> 00:27:06,000 Can you help her? 756 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,057 Can you help her? 757 00:27:06,124 --> 00:27:07,359 I've done everything I can. 758 00:27:07,425 --> 00:27:10,028 I don't understand the nature of this music 759 00:27:10,095 --> 00:27:12,000 she says she's hearing, or where it's coming from. 760 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,897 she says she's hearing, or where it's coming from. 761 00:27:12,964 --> 00:27:14,899 Could it be telepathic? 762 00:27:14,966 --> 00:27:17,035 Yes, but I'm not the expert 763 00:27:17,102 --> 00:27:18,000 in determining that. 764 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,004 in determining that. 765 00:27:19,070 --> 00:27:21,206 They're blocking her sensitivity. 766 00:27:21,272 --> 00:27:23,108 They're stopping her 767 00:27:23,174 --> 00:27:24,000 from seeing the truth. 768 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,409 from seeing the truth. 769 00:27:24,476 --> 00:27:26,411 CRUSHER: Who's stopping her? 770 00:27:26,478 --> 00:27:28,213 Kevin and Rishon. 771 00:27:28,279 --> 00:27:30,000 What? 772 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,215 What? 773 00:27:30,281 --> 00:27:33,918 They wanted us to leave Rana IV 774 00:27:33,985 --> 00:27:36,000 and that's exactly what we're doing. 775 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,389 and that's exactly what we're doing. 776 00:27:37,455 --> 00:27:39,157 Picard to Bridge. 777 00:27:39,224 --> 00:27:40,759 RIKER: Yes, Captain? 778 00:27:40,825 --> 00:27:42,000 Number One, I want you to maintain this course 779 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:44,095 Number One, I want you to maintain this course 780 00:27:44,162 --> 00:27:45,864 for another hour 781 00:27:45,930 --> 00:27:48,000 and then turn the Enterprise around 782 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,166 and then turn the Enterprise around 783 00:27:48,233 --> 00:27:49,701 and take her back to Rana IV. 784 00:27:49,768 --> 00:27:51,736 We still won't have our shields restored by then. 785 00:27:51,803 --> 00:27:54,000 Take her back, Number One 786 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,139 Take her back, Number One 787 00:27:54,205 --> 00:27:58,410 and this time, nothing is going to lure us away. 788 00:28:02,514 --> 00:28:05,116 Sir, sensors indicate no spacecraft 789 00:28:05,183 --> 00:28:06,000 in the vicinity of Rana IV, but, Captain... 790 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:08,119 in the vicinity of Rana IV, but, Captain... 791 00:28:08,186 --> 00:28:10,121 Forget your previous error, Mr. Worf. 792 00:28:10,188 --> 00:28:12,000 There is no way you could have prevented it. 793 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,323 There is no way you could have prevented it. 794 00:28:12,390 --> 00:28:15,093 Captain, the Uxbridge house is coming into transporter range. 795 00:28:15,160 --> 00:28:17,162 Mr. Worf, will you accompany me to the Transporter Room? 796 00:28:17,228 --> 00:28:18,000 You have the Bridge, Number One. 797 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,696 You have the Bridge, Number One. 798 00:28:18,763 --> 00:28:20,131 Captain, I think you should reconsider. 799 00:28:20,198 --> 00:28:21,866 That warship has come after us twice. 800 00:28:21,933 --> 00:28:22,867 It could come back. 801 00:28:22,934 --> 00:28:24,000 I disagree, Number One. 802 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,169 I disagree, Number One. 803 00:28:24,235 --> 00:28:26,071 I don't think it knows we're here. 804 00:28:26,137 --> 00:28:27,205 I think that it believes 805 00:28:27,272 --> 00:28:29,207 that it has run us off for good. 806 00:28:29,274 --> 00:28:30,000 However, that will all change once I'm back on board. 807 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:32,811 However, that will all change once I'm back on board. 808 00:28:32,877 --> 00:28:34,179 Sir? 809 00:28:34,245 --> 00:28:36,000 It's protecting Kevin and Rishon. 810 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,448 It's protecting Kevin and Rishon. 811 00:28:36,514 --> 00:28:38,817 It responds to their wishes 812 00:28:38,883 --> 00:28:41,453 indirectly or directly, I'm not sure 813 00:28:41,519 --> 00:28:42,000 but that's what I'm going to put to the test. 814 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:44,355 but that's what I'm going to put to the test. 815 00:28:52,363 --> 00:28:54,000 ( waltz playing ) 816 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:56,334 ( waltz playing ) 817 00:29:07,212 --> 00:29:09,080 Celebrating? 818 00:29:11,382 --> 00:29:12,000 What are you doing here? 819 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,518 What are you doing here? 820 00:29:13,585 --> 00:29:15,286 What do you want? 821 00:29:15,353 --> 00:29:17,021 This is the second time 822 00:29:17,088 --> 00:29:18,000 that you have shown surprise at my appearance. 823 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,424 that you have shown surprise at my appearance. 824 00:29:19,491 --> 00:29:22,227 The first time was understandable, but now? 825 00:29:22,293 --> 00:29:24,000 Unless it is because you never expected to see me again. 826 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,196 Unless it is because you never expected to see me again. 827 00:29:25,263 --> 00:29:28,199 Why do you keep interfering with our lives, Captain? 828 00:29:28,266 --> 00:29:30,000 It is not my intention to interfere 829 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,035 It is not my intention to interfere 830 00:29:31,102 --> 00:29:33,238 only to help you and Rishon. 831 00:29:33,304 --> 00:29:36,000 Then, please, leave us alone. 832 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,474 Then, please, leave us alone. 833 00:29:36,541 --> 00:29:38,877 I promise you that when I leave this house 834 00:29:38,943 --> 00:29:40,245 I will never set foot in it again 835 00:29:40,311 --> 00:29:42,000 but the Enterprise will remain in orbit over the planet. 836 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,248 but the Enterprise will remain in orbit over the planet. 837 00:29:43,314 --> 00:29:44,349 Why? 838 00:29:44,415 --> 00:29:46,284 PICARD: To protect you. 839 00:29:46,351 --> 00:29:47,952 That's not necessary. 840 00:29:48,019 --> 00:29:49,888 I thought you understood. 841 00:29:49,954 --> 00:29:51,055 It is necessary. 842 00:29:51,122 --> 00:29:52,891 You're in grave danger. 843 00:29:52,957 --> 00:29:54,000 The warship has returned. 844 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,859 The warship has returned. 845 00:29:54,926 --> 00:29:56,060 Kevin... 846 00:29:56,127 --> 00:29:57,195 He's lying, Rishon. 847 00:29:57,262 --> 00:30:00,000 We have fought a pitched battle with it and lost. 848 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,198 We have fought a pitched battle with it and lost. 849 00:30:00,265 --> 00:30:01,366 Many of my crew have been injured 850 00:30:01,432 --> 00:30:04,235 including a woman whose mind is being slowly destroyed 851 00:30:04,302 --> 00:30:06,000 by telepathic manipulation. 852 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,271 by telepathic manipulation. 853 00:30:06,337 --> 00:30:08,239 No. Please, no. 854 00:30:08,306 --> 00:30:11,543 This is a form of intimidation. 855 00:30:11,609 --> 00:30:12,000 I have my rights. 856 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:15,213 I have my rights. 857 00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:17,549 Your rights? 858 00:30:17,615 --> 00:30:18,000 What about Rishon? 859 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,284 What about Rishon? 860 00:30:19,350 --> 00:30:22,887 Is she in favor of being left here? 861 00:30:22,954 --> 00:30:24,000 Come to the Enterprise. 862 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,256 Come to the Enterprise. 863 00:30:25,323 --> 00:30:29,093 Let me take you where you'll be safe. 864 00:30:29,160 --> 00:30:30,000 No. 865 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,562 No. 866 00:30:30,628 --> 00:30:34,432 I can't leave Kevin. 867 00:30:34,499 --> 00:30:36,000 I'm staying. 868 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,101 I'm staying. 869 00:30:37,168 --> 00:30:41,272 She's safe here with me in this house. 870 00:30:41,339 --> 00:30:42,000 Why are you safe? 871 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,307 Why are you safe? 872 00:30:42,373 --> 00:30:44,209 Why is this house a sanctuary? 873 00:30:44,275 --> 00:30:45,944 Does it have to do with you? 874 00:30:46,010 --> 00:30:47,445 With your refusal to fight? 875 00:30:47,512 --> 00:30:48,000 Tell me this. 876 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:51,382 Tell me this. 877 00:30:51,449 --> 00:30:54,000 If Rishon were in danger, would you kill to save her life? 878 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:56,421 If Rishon were in danger, would you kill to save her life? 879 00:30:56,487 --> 00:31:00,000 No, not for her, not for anyone. 880 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,960 No, not for her, not for anyone. 881 00:31:02,026 --> 00:31:04,529 I will not kill. 882 00:31:04,596 --> 00:31:06,000 Please, stop hurting him. 883 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,598 Please, stop hurting him. 884 00:31:06,664 --> 00:31:08,967 Captain, leave our house. 885 00:31:09,033 --> 00:31:12,000 It is my sworn duty to protect you. 886 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,403 It is my sworn duty to protect you. 887 00:31:12,470 --> 00:31:17,141 The Enterprise will remain in orbit around Rana IV 888 00:31:17,208 --> 00:31:18,000 as long as the two of you are alive. 889 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:20,211 as long as the two of you are alive. 890 00:31:30,355 --> 00:31:33,224 Number One, an update, please? 891 00:31:34,225 --> 00:31:35,360 Little change, Captain. 892 00:31:35,426 --> 00:31:36,000 Our shields are still inoperable. 893 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,227 Our shields are still inoperable. 894 00:31:36,294 --> 00:31:38,429 We have partial control of our weapons. 895 00:31:38,496 --> 00:31:40,198 And I've doubled the repair crews. 896 00:31:40,265 --> 00:31:42,000 The warship is approaching from high orbit. 897 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,367 The warship is approaching from high orbit. 898 00:31:42,433 --> 00:31:43,901 It is very close. 899 00:31:43,968 --> 00:31:44,669 300,000 kilometers distant. 900 00:31:44,736 --> 00:31:45,670 How is that possible? 901 00:31:45,737 --> 00:31:47,338 Something wrong with the sensors? 902 00:31:47,405 --> 00:31:48,000 That's no concern, Number One. 903 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,641 That's no concern, Number One. 904 00:31:49,707 --> 00:31:52,610 It's here and it's precisely on schedule. 905 00:31:52,677 --> 00:31:53,678 The vessel has altered it's course 906 00:31:53,745 --> 00:31:54,000 to a direct intercept with the Enterprise. 907 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,346 to a direct intercept with the Enterprise. 908 00:31:55,413 --> 00:31:58,283 Worf, arm phasers and photon torpedoes. 909 00:31:58,349 --> 00:31:59,584 Prepare to fire. 910 00:31:59,651 --> 00:32:00,000 Belay those orders, Mr. Worf. 911 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,153 Belay those orders, Mr. Worf. 912 00:32:03,988 --> 00:32:06,000 The vessel is now within 20,000 kilometers 913 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,424 The vessel is now within 20,000 kilometers 914 00:32:06,491 --> 00:32:08,226 of the Enterprise and closing. 915 00:32:08,293 --> 00:32:09,360 Let it come. 916 00:32:09,427 --> 00:32:11,429 Let it come. 917 00:32:13,097 --> 00:32:15,600 Activate the main viewer. 918 00:32:19,637 --> 00:32:20,772 Evasive action, sir? 919 00:32:20,838 --> 00:32:24,000 The Enterprise will hold its position, Mr. Worf. 920 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,375 The Enterprise will hold its position, Mr. Worf. 921 00:32:24,442 --> 00:32:25,376 Weapons, sir? 922 00:32:25,443 --> 00:32:27,345 On my orders, not before. 923 00:32:35,386 --> 00:32:36,000 The vessel is entering a low orbit around Rana IV. 924 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:38,289 The vessel is entering a low orbit around Rana IV. 925 00:32:38,356 --> 00:32:41,526 It appears to be preparing to fire at the planet, Captain. 926 00:32:41,592 --> 00:32:42,000 Understood. 927 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,660 Understood. 928 00:32:42,727 --> 00:32:44,629 My calculations indicate 929 00:32:44,696 --> 00:32:48,000 that its target is the house of Kevin and Rishon Uxbridge. 930 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,533 that its target is the house of Kevin and Rishon Uxbridge. 931 00:32:48,599 --> 00:32:51,703 There will be no interference from us, Mr. Data. 932 00:32:59,277 --> 00:33:00,000 The house has been obliterated. 933 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,979 The house has been obliterated. 934 00:33:03,681 --> 00:33:05,983 Scan for survivors. 935 00:33:07,485 --> 00:33:09,587 There are no survivors. 936 00:33:10,688 --> 00:33:12,000 Mr. Worf... 937 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,024 Mr. Worf... 938 00:33:13,091 --> 00:33:15,727 prepare a photon torpedo. 939 00:33:15,793 --> 00:33:18,000 Fire at the enemy vessel when ready. 940 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,731 Fire at the enemy vessel when ready. 941 00:33:19,797 --> 00:33:22,667 Aye, sir. 942 00:33:28,806 --> 00:33:30,000 Number One, what reason does the Enterprise have 943 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,443 Number One, what reason does the Enterprise have 944 00:33:32,510 --> 00:33:34,112 for remaining at Rana? 945 00:33:34,178 --> 00:33:36,000 The unknown vessel has been destroyed. 946 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,115 The unknown vessel has been destroyed. 947 00:33:37,181 --> 00:33:39,617 The Uxbridges have been destroyed. 948 00:33:39,684 --> 00:33:41,586 There's no reason for the Enterprise to remain. 949 00:33:41,652 --> 00:33:42,000 Good. 950 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,754 Good. 951 00:33:42,820 --> 00:33:45,390 Helm, move us into higher orbit 952 00:33:45,456 --> 00:33:47,392 so that we may keep the surface 953 00:33:47,458 --> 00:33:48,000 of the planet under surveillance. 954 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:50,061 of the planet under surveillance. 955 00:33:50,128 --> 00:33:52,130 Aye, sir, but, Captain... 956 00:33:52,196 --> 00:33:54,000 what are we watching for? 957 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,065 what are we watching for? 958 00:33:54,132 --> 00:33:55,700 Anything, everything. 959 00:33:55,767 --> 00:33:59,404 I'll be in my ready room if I'm needed. 960 00:33:59,470 --> 00:34:00,000 That will be all for now. 961 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,039 That will be all for now. 962 00:34:19,757 --> 00:34:22,226 ( door chimes ) 963 00:34:22,293 --> 00:34:23,728 Come. 964 00:34:23,795 --> 00:34:24,000 May I speak with you, Captain? 965 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:26,063 May I speak with you, Captain? 966 00:34:26,130 --> 00:34:28,065 It's my pleasure, Number One. 967 00:34:28,132 --> 00:34:29,767 We've been observing this planet 968 00:34:29,834 --> 00:34:30,000 very carefully for three hours. 969 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,469 very carefully for three hours. 970 00:34:31,536 --> 00:34:32,537 We've seen nothing. 971 00:34:32,603 --> 00:34:33,371 I have the feeling 972 00:34:33,438 --> 00:34:35,740 you're waiting for something to happen. 973 00:34:39,644 --> 00:34:42,000 Your Captain is acting on an assumption, Will 974 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:45,516 Your Captain is acting on an assumption, Will 975 00:34:45,583 --> 00:34:48,000 and I'm not sure what the result will be 976 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,520 and I'm not sure what the result will be 977 00:34:49,587 --> 00:34:53,658 or even that my assumption is correct. 978 00:34:53,724 --> 00:34:54,000 We found two people alive 979 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:56,527 We found two people alive 980 00:34:56,594 --> 00:34:59,831 in a house on a devastated planet 981 00:34:59,897 --> 00:35:00,000 but there was only one survivor of the war on Rana IV. 982 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:10,441 but there was only one survivor of the war on Rana IV. 983 00:35:10,508 --> 00:35:12,000 Why is it we maintain watch on a planet 984 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,544 Why is it we maintain watch on a planet 985 00:35:13,611 --> 00:35:15,613 that is now totally dead? 986 00:35:15,680 --> 00:35:18,000 ( console beeping ) 987 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,749 ( console beeping ) 988 00:35:18,816 --> 00:35:20,751 Bridge to Captain Picard. 989 00:35:20,818 --> 00:35:22,887 You'd better come see this. 990 00:35:26,824 --> 00:35:29,794 Captain, Commander, the house is back. 991 00:35:29,861 --> 00:35:30,000 Trees, grass, everything. 992 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,729 Trees, grass, everything. 993 00:35:31,796 --> 00:35:33,798 Happened right in front of us. 994 00:35:35,800 --> 00:35:36,000 Mr. Worf, do you see any survivors? 995 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:38,369 Mr. Worf, do you see any survivors? 996 00:35:38,436 --> 00:35:41,572 I detect two life-forms inside the house. 997 00:35:41,639 --> 00:35:42,000 It appears Kevin and Rishon were not destroyed. 998 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:45,276 It appears Kevin and Rishon were not destroyed. 999 00:35:45,343 --> 00:35:47,178 Helm, take us within transporter range. 1000 00:35:47,245 --> 00:35:48,000 We're going to beam them aboard 1001 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,679 We're going to beam them aboard 1002 00:35:48,746 --> 00:35:49,547 directly onto the Bridge. 1003 00:35:49,614 --> 00:35:51,682 But, Captain, will they not protest? 1004 00:35:53,784 --> 00:35:54,000 Let them. 1005 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,786 Let them. 1006 00:36:01,859 --> 00:36:05,329 My apologies if I interrupted a waltz. 1007 00:36:05,396 --> 00:36:06,000 Why have you brought us here against our will? 1008 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,665 Why have you brought us here against our will? 1009 00:36:07,732 --> 00:36:11,569 I want to end the suffering of one of my crew members. 1010 00:36:11,636 --> 00:36:12,000 I don't understand. 1011 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,905 I don't understand. 1012 00:36:13,971 --> 00:36:15,506 Kevin does. 1013 00:36:15,573 --> 00:36:16,941 He's the cause. 1014 00:36:17,008 --> 00:36:18,000 At first, I couldn't understand 1015 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,743 At first, I couldn't understand 1016 00:36:18,809 --> 00:36:20,878 why your house survived the holocaust 1017 00:36:20,945 --> 00:36:23,180 when the others hadn't. 1018 00:36:23,247 --> 00:36:24,000 Then it occurred to me-- 1019 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,349 Then it occurred to me-- 1020 00:36:25,416 --> 00:36:27,385 it had been destroyed. 1021 00:36:27,451 --> 00:36:30,000 That dwelling where you served me tea 1022 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,688 That dwelling where you served me tea 1023 00:36:30,755 --> 00:36:32,823 where you danced your waltzes 1024 00:36:32,890 --> 00:36:34,859 is a reproduction. 1025 00:36:34,926 --> 00:36:36,000 Real to the touch, but capable of being created 1026 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:39,363 Real to the touch, but capable of being created 1027 00:36:39,430 --> 00:36:42,000 destroyed and created, all in a whim. 1028 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,267 destroyed and created, all in a whim. 1029 00:36:43,334 --> 00:36:44,835 You're joking with us, Captain. 1030 00:36:44,902 --> 00:36:47,471 Can't you see, this is hurting my husband. 1031 00:36:47,538 --> 00:36:48,000 Rishon, hear what he has to say. 1032 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:51,475 Rishon, hear what he has to say. 1033 00:36:51,542 --> 00:36:52,777 PICARD: More than anything else 1034 00:36:52,843 --> 00:36:54,000 you wanted the Enterprise away from Rana 1035 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,946 you wanted the Enterprise away from Rana 1036 00:36:55,012 --> 00:36:57,615 because the house, the plot of land 1037 00:36:57,682 --> 00:36:58,916 your very existence 1038 00:36:58,983 --> 00:37:00,000 were incongruities 1039 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,551 were incongruities 1040 00:37:00,618 --> 00:37:03,554 that you were not prepared to explain. 1041 00:37:03,621 --> 00:37:05,823 The warship, another recreation 1042 00:37:05,890 --> 00:37:06,000 tried to chase us away twice and failed. 1043 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:09,660 tried to chase us away twice and failed. 1044 00:37:09,727 --> 00:37:12,000 But when I came to your house the second time 1045 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,863 But when I came to your house the second time 1046 00:37:12,930 --> 00:37:15,900 I provided you with the only condition 1047 00:37:15,967 --> 00:37:18,000 that would make the Enterprise leave-- 1048 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,736 that would make the Enterprise leave-- 1049 00:37:18,803 --> 00:37:19,971 your deaths. 1050 00:37:20,037 --> 00:37:23,874 You did your best to satisfy that condition. 1051 00:37:23,941 --> 00:37:24,000 I'm deeply sorry about the woman. 1052 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:27,244 I'm deeply sorry about the woman. 1053 00:37:27,311 --> 00:37:28,913 I will help her 1054 00:37:28,980 --> 00:37:30,000 but I must know what you intend to do with me afterwards. 1055 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:34,685 but I must know what you intend to do with me afterwards. 1056 00:37:34,752 --> 00:37:36,000 You'll be taken to the nearest Starbase 1057 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,921 You'll be taken to the nearest Starbase 1058 00:37:36,988 --> 00:37:39,824 and held responsible for the attack on the Enterprise 1059 00:37:39,890 --> 00:37:42,000 and, possibly, the deaths of 11,000 people. 1060 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,560 and, possibly, the deaths of 11,000 people. 1061 00:37:42,627 --> 00:37:44,829 No, he never killed anyone. 1062 00:37:44,895 --> 00:37:48,000 The destruction of the planet happened just as I told you. 1063 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,466 The destruction of the planet happened just as I told you. 1064 00:37:48,532 --> 00:37:51,335 PICARD: But you haven't told us the whole story-- 1065 00:37:51,402 --> 00:37:54,000 how it ended, the part about... Rishon. 1066 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,673 how it ended, the part about... Rishon. 1067 00:37:55,740 --> 00:37:57,608 What is he saying? 1068 00:38:04,982 --> 00:38:06,000 Rishon, I can touch you. 1069 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:09,620 Rishon, I can touch you. 1070 00:38:09,687 --> 00:38:11,622 I can hear your voice. 1071 00:38:11,689 --> 00:38:12,000 I can smell your perfume. 1072 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,891 I can smell your perfume. 1073 00:38:13,958 --> 00:38:16,961 In every respect, you are a real person 1074 00:38:17,028 --> 00:38:18,000 with your own mind and beliefs 1075 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:20,464 with your own mind and beliefs 1076 00:38:20,531 --> 00:38:24,000 but you do not exist. 1077 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,301 but you do not exist. 1078 00:38:24,368 --> 00:38:27,972 You died, along with the others, defending the colony. 1079 00:38:28,039 --> 00:38:30,000 He recreated you, just as he recreated the house. 1080 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:32,977 He recreated you, just as he recreated the house. 1081 00:38:38,015 --> 00:38:40,317 You're the only living thing 1082 00:38:40,384 --> 00:38:42,000 that really exists on Rana 1083 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,054 that really exists on Rana 1084 00:38:43,120 --> 00:38:47,091 and though you look human, you're not. 1085 00:38:50,995 --> 00:38:52,930 LA FORGE: He's in turbolift. 1086 00:38:52,997 --> 00:38:53,731 Let him go. 1087 00:38:53,798 --> 00:38:54,000 WORF: Captain, he is dangerous. 1088 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,433 WORF: Captain, he is dangerous. 1089 00:38:55,499 --> 00:38:57,635 So dangerous, Mr. Worf, that he could have 1090 00:38:57,702 --> 00:38:59,437 destroyed us in an instant had he wished. 1091 00:38:59,503 --> 00:39:00,000 Track him. 1092 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,604 Track him. 1093 00:39:00,671 --> 00:39:02,073 Alert the crew to keep clear of him. 1094 00:39:02,139 --> 00:39:04,341 I want him to understand we mean him no harm. 1095 00:39:04,408 --> 00:39:06,000 Will he return to the planet? 1096 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,510 Will he return to the planet? 1097 00:39:06,577 --> 00:39:08,979 If he is the creature of conscience I believe him to be 1098 00:39:09,046 --> 00:39:11,682 he has someone to help first. 1099 00:39:19,056 --> 00:39:22,860 I've taken the music from her mind. 1100 00:39:22,927 --> 00:39:24,000 She's all right now. 1101 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,995 She's all right now. 1102 00:39:25,062 --> 00:39:27,064 She's sleeping. 1103 00:39:31,135 --> 00:39:33,537 She was beginning to sense who I really was. 1104 00:39:33,604 --> 00:39:36,000 I've lived as a human for over 50 years 1105 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,540 I've lived as a human for over 50 years 1106 00:39:36,607 --> 00:39:38,776 but I couldn't hide from her. 1107 00:39:38,843 --> 00:39:42,000 She has suffered because of my pride and selfishness. 1108 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,980 She has suffered because of my pride and selfishness. 1109 00:39:43,047 --> 00:39:47,051 It will not happen again. 1110 00:39:47,118 --> 00:39:48,000 PICARD: What happened on Rana IV? 1111 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,919 PICARD: What happened on Rana IV? 1112 00:39:48,986 --> 00:39:51,789 The truth, this time all of it. 1113 00:39:59,096 --> 00:40:00,000 Very well. 1114 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,965 Very well. 1115 00:40:04,135 --> 00:40:06,000 For what it's worth. 1116 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,504 For what it's worth. 1117 00:40:08,105 --> 00:40:09,907 I am a Douwd 1118 00:40:09,974 --> 00:40:12,000 an immortal being of disguises and false surroundings. 1119 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:14,411 an immortal being of disguises and false surroundings. 1120 00:40:14,478 --> 00:40:18,000 I have lived in this galaxy for many thousands of years 1121 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,083 I have lived in this galaxy for many thousands of years 1122 00:40:19,150 --> 00:40:23,821 although, until today, no one has known my true identity. 1123 00:40:23,888 --> 00:40:24,000 Once, while traveling in human form 1124 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:27,024 Once, while traveling in human form 1125 00:40:27,091 --> 00:40:30,000 I chanced to fall in love with an Earth woman. 1126 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,928 I chanced to fall in love with an Earth woman. 1127 00:40:30,995 --> 00:40:34,732 I put aside my powers and became her husband. 1128 00:40:34,799 --> 00:40:36,000 Our life was happy and rich. 1129 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,501 Our life was happy and rich. 1130 00:40:37,568 --> 00:40:41,172 Eventually, we came to this planet 1131 00:40:41,238 --> 00:40:42,000 to live our final years. 1132 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:44,008 to live our final years. 1133 00:40:44,074 --> 00:40:48,000 Now she is dead. 1134 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,546 Now she is dead. 1135 00:40:48,612 --> 00:40:51,882 She never knew what I really was. 1136 00:40:51,949 --> 00:40:54,000 Your colony was attacked by a warship... 1137 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,553 Your colony was attacked by a warship... 1138 00:40:55,619 --> 00:40:57,822 Belonging to the Husnock 1139 00:40:57,888 --> 00:41:00,000 a species of hideous intelligence 1140 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,891 a species of hideous intelligence 1141 00:41:00,958 --> 00:41:05,129 that knew only aggression and destruction. 1142 00:41:05,196 --> 00:41:06,000 I could have destroyed them with a mere thought 1143 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:09,466 I could have destroyed them with a mere thought 1144 00:41:09,533 --> 00:41:11,502 but I did not do so. 1145 00:41:11,569 --> 00:41:12,000 You had the power to stop them, but you didn't? 1146 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:15,072 You had the power to stop them, but you didn't? 1147 00:41:15,139 --> 00:41:18,000 I refused to for the same reason 1148 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,642 I refused to for the same reason 1149 00:41:18,709 --> 00:41:22,646 that I refused to stop the Enterprise. 1150 00:41:22,713 --> 00:41:24,000 I will not kill. 1151 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,517 I will not kill. 1152 00:41:26,584 --> 00:41:30,000 So you let the colonists fight a hopeless battle. 1153 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,154 So you let the colonists fight a hopeless battle. 1154 00:41:30,221 --> 00:41:34,992 I tried to fool the Husnock 1155 00:41:35,059 --> 00:41:36,000 as I tried to fool you 1156 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,828 as I tried to fool you 1157 00:41:37,895 --> 00:41:42,000 but it only made them angrier and more cruel. 1158 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,933 but it only made them angrier and more cruel. 1159 00:41:43,000 --> 00:41:47,104 And then, what you most feared happened. 1160 00:41:47,171 --> 00:41:48,000 Rishon went to fight with the colonists 1161 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:50,941 Rishon went to fight with the colonists 1162 00:41:51,008 --> 00:41:52,977 and died with them. 1163 00:41:55,679 --> 00:42:00,000 How I wish I could have died with her. 1164 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,951 How I wish I could have died with her. 1165 00:42:01,018 --> 00:42:02,653 But you couldn't. 1166 00:42:02,720 --> 00:42:06,000 You were left alone. 1167 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,024 You were left alone. 1168 00:42:07,091 --> 00:42:08,225 Yes. 1169 00:42:10,227 --> 00:42:12,000 I saw her broken body. 1170 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:14,198 I saw her broken body. 1171 00:42:14,265 --> 00:42:17,534 I went insane. 1172 00:42:17,601 --> 00:42:18,000 My hatred exploded and in an instant of grief... 1173 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,176 My hatred exploded and in an instant of grief... 1174 00:42:26,243 --> 00:42:29,680 I destroyed the Husnock. 1175 00:42:29,747 --> 00:42:30,000 Why did you try to hide this from all of us? 1176 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:32,049 Why did you try to hide this from all of us? 1177 00:42:32,116 --> 00:42:35,185 Was it out of guilt for not helping Rishon 1178 00:42:35,252 --> 00:42:36,000 and the others when they were alive? 1179 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:38,188 and the others when they were alive? 1180 00:42:38,255 --> 00:42:40,190 No, no, no, no, no. 1181 00:42:40,257 --> 00:42:42,000 You don't understand the scope of my crime. 1182 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:44,228 You don't understand the scope of my crime. 1183 00:42:44,295 --> 00:42:48,000 I didn't kill just one Husnock, or a hundred or a thousand... 1184 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:50,301 I didn't kill just one Husnock, or a hundred or a thousand... 1185 00:42:50,367 --> 00:42:54,000 I killed them all. 1186 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,072 I killed them all. 1187 00:42:55,139 --> 00:42:57,741 All Husnock... 1188 00:42:57,808 --> 00:43:00,000 everywhere. 1189 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,911 everywhere. 1190 00:43:08,319 --> 00:43:12,000 Are 11,000 people worth 50 billion? 1191 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:14,224 Are 11,000 people worth 50 billion? 1192 00:43:14,291 --> 00:43:17,227 Is the love of a woman 1193 00:43:17,294 --> 00:43:18,000 worth the destruction of an entire species? 1194 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,931 worth the destruction of an entire species? 1195 00:43:20,998 --> 00:43:24,000 This is the sin I tried so hard to keep you from learning-- 1196 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:26,937 This is the sin I tried so hard to keep you from learning-- 1197 00:43:27,004 --> 00:43:30,000 why I wanted to chase you from Rana. 1198 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,942 why I wanted to chase you from Rana. 1199 00:43:32,009 --> 00:43:36,000 We are not qualified to be your judges. 1200 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:36,113 We are not qualified to be your judges. 1201 00:43:36,180 --> 00:43:40,184 We have no law to fit your crime. 1202 00:43:48,392 --> 00:43:52,896 You're free to return to the planet 1203 00:43:52,963 --> 00:43:54,000 and to make Rishon live again. 1204 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:56,900 and to make Rishon live again. 1205 00:44:07,144 --> 00:44:08,779 Helm, break orbit. 1206 00:44:10,014 --> 00:44:11,815 Full impulse. 1207 00:44:11,882 --> 00:44:12,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 43153.7. 1208 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:14,718 Captain's Log, Stardate 43153.7. 1209 00:44:14,785 --> 00:44:18,000 We are departing the Rana system for Starbase 133. 1210 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:19,189 We are departing the Rana system for Starbase 133. 1211 00:44:19,256 --> 00:44:21,325 We leave behind a being 1212 00:44:21,392 --> 00:44:24,000 of extraordinary power and conscience. 1213 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:24,661 of extraordinary power and conscience. 1214 00:44:24,728 --> 00:44:29,333 I'm not certain if he should be praised or condemned 1215 00:44:29,400 --> 00:44:30,000 only that he should be left alone. 1216 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:32,302 only that he should be left alone.