1 00:00:02,702 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 43657.0. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,272 Captain's Log, Stardate 43657.0. 3 00:00:06,339 --> 00:00:09,209 While Commander Riker is away on personal leave 4 00:00:09,275 --> 00:00:11,778 the Enterprise has traveled to Sector 396 5 00:00:11,845 --> 00:00:12,000 to begin charting the Salebi Asteroid Belt. 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:15,014 to begin charting the Salebi Asteroid Belt. 7 00:00:17,684 --> 00:00:18,000 He sent for you, too? 8 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,152 He sent for you, too? 9 00:00:19,219 --> 00:00:20,153 Yes. 10 00:00:20,220 --> 00:00:21,287 He was very mysterious. 11 00:00:21,354 --> 00:00:23,289 Do you have any idea what this is about? 12 00:00:23,356 --> 00:00:24,000 Something happened at that cybernetics conference. 13 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,358 Something happened at that cybernetics conference. 14 00:00:25,425 --> 00:00:26,693 Since he's come back, he's spent 15 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:28,128 every off-duty minute in that lab. 16 00:00:28,194 --> 00:00:30,000 It's not like Data to be so secretive. 17 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,797 It's not like Data to be so secretive. 18 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:31,631 And cautious. 19 00:00:31,698 --> 00:00:33,633 He's kept that lab locked every minute. 20 00:00:33,700 --> 00:00:35,368 Now, how would you know that? 21 00:00:36,302 --> 00:00:37,303 Uh-huh. 22 00:00:42,675 --> 00:00:45,678 DATA: Oh, you are early. 23 00:00:45,745 --> 00:00:47,781 One moment, please. 24 00:01:06,699 --> 00:01:09,202 DATA: You may enter now. 25 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:15,175 Come on, Data. 26 00:01:15,241 --> 00:01:16,176 What is this? 27 00:01:16,242 --> 00:01:18,000 Yeah, Data, what's going on? 28 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,145 Yeah, Data, what's going on? 29 00:01:19,212 --> 00:01:22,415 I have invited you here to meet someone. 30 00:01:34,427 --> 00:01:36,000 DATA: This is Lal. 31 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,763 DATA: This is Lal. 32 00:01:39,899 --> 00:01:41,367 Lal... 33 00:01:41,434 --> 00:01:42,000 say hello 34 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,203 say hello 35 00:01:43,269 --> 00:01:45,338 to Counselor Deanna Troi. 36 00:01:47,540 --> 00:01:48,000 Hello, Counselor Deanna Troi. 37 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,576 Hello, Counselor Deanna Troi. 38 00:01:49,642 --> 00:01:53,213 How do you do, Lal? 39 00:01:53,279 --> 00:01:54,000 I am functioning within normal parameters. 40 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:56,583 I am functioning within normal parameters. 41 00:01:56,649 --> 00:01:58,151 Lal... 42 00:01:58,218 --> 00:02:00,000 this is Geordi La Forge. 43 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,887 this is Geordi La Forge. 44 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:03,790 Purpose for exterior drapings, Father? 45 00:02:03,857 --> 00:02:06,000 It is an accepted custom 46 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,226 It is an accepted custom 47 00:02:06,292 --> 00:02:08,228 that we wear clothing. 48 00:02:08,294 --> 00:02:11,364 Data, it called you "father." 49 00:02:11,431 --> 00:02:12,000 Yes, Wesley, Lal is my child. 50 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:16,336 Yes, Wesley, Lal is my child. 51 00:02:49,335 --> 00:02:53,706 Space, the final frontier. 52 00:02:53,773 --> 00:02:54,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 53 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:57,577 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 54 00:02:57,644 --> 00:02:59,579 Its continuing mission-- 55 00:02:59,646 --> 00:03:00,000 to explore strange new worlds 56 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:03,616 to explore strange new worlds 57 00:03:03,683 --> 00:03:06,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 58 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:08,288 to seek out new life and new civilizations 59 00:03:08,354 --> 00:03:12,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 60 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,592 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 61 00:04:13,653 --> 00:04:15,822 Captain's Log, supplemental. 62 00:04:15,888 --> 00:04:18,000 I have just been advised of a highly unusual project 63 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,758 I have just been advised of a highly unusual project 64 00:04:18,825 --> 00:04:20,827 undertaken by Commander Data. 65 00:04:20,893 --> 00:04:24,000 Lal has a positronic brain, one very similar to my own. 66 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,797 Lal has a positronic brain, one very similar to my own. 67 00:04:24,864 --> 00:04:27,567 I began programming it at the cybernetics conference. 68 00:04:27,634 --> 00:04:29,836 LA FORGE: But nobody's ever been able to do that, Data. 69 00:04:29,902 --> 00:04:30,000 At least, not since you were programmed. 70 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,537 At least, not since you were programmed. 71 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:32,438 DATA: True, but there was 72 00:04:32,505 --> 00:04:34,374 a new sub-micron matrix-transfer technology 73 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:35,575 introduced at the conference 74 00:04:35,642 --> 00:04:36,000 which I discovered could be used 75 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,810 which I discovered could be used 76 00:04:37,877 --> 00:04:40,647 to lay down complex neural net pathways. 77 00:04:40,713 --> 00:04:41,881 So, you did a transfer 78 00:04:41,948 --> 00:04:42,000 from your brain into Lal's? 79 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,950 from your brain into Lal's? 80 00:04:44,017 --> 00:04:45,451 Exactly, Wesley. 81 00:04:45,518 --> 00:04:47,587 I realized for the first time 82 00:04:47,654 --> 00:04:48,000 that it was possible to continue Dr. Soong's work. 83 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:50,923 that it was possible to continue Dr. Soong's work. 84 00:04:50,990 --> 00:04:51,958 My initial transfers 85 00:04:52,025 --> 00:04:54,000 produced very encouraging results. 86 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,360 produced very encouraging results. 87 00:04:54,427 --> 00:04:56,462 So I brought Lal's brain back with me. 88 00:04:56,529 --> 00:04:57,630 PICARD: Data... 89 00:05:00,366 --> 00:05:02,969 I would like to have been consulted. 90 00:05:05,538 --> 00:05:06,000 I have not observed anyone else on board 91 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,407 I have not observed anyone else on board 92 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:09,809 consulting you about their procreation, Captain. 93 00:05:09,876 --> 00:05:12,000 ( sighs deeply ) 94 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,846 ( sighs deeply ) 95 00:05:13,913 --> 00:05:16,883 Why didn't you give it a more human look, Data? 96 00:05:16,949 --> 00:05:18,000 I have decided to allow my child 97 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,318 I have decided to allow my child 98 00:05:19,385 --> 00:05:21,921 to choose its own sex and appearance. 99 00:05:21,988 --> 00:05:22,989 Commander Data, at your convenience 100 00:05:23,056 --> 00:05:24,000 I would like to talk with you in my ready room. 101 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,957 I would like to talk with you in my ready room. 102 00:05:25,024 --> 00:05:26,025 Counselor. 103 00:05:31,664 --> 00:05:32,965 I insist we do whatever we can 104 00:05:33,032 --> 00:05:34,967 to discourage the perception 105 00:05:35,034 --> 00:05:36,000 of this new android as a child. 106 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,769 of this new android as a child. 107 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:37,837 It is not a child. 108 00:05:37,904 --> 00:05:40,707 It is an invention, albeit an extraordinary one. 109 00:05:40,773 --> 00:05:42,000 Why should biology rather than technology 110 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,443 Why should biology rather than technology 111 00:05:43,509 --> 00:05:45,511 determine whether it's a child? 112 00:05:45,578 --> 00:05:47,780 Data has created an offspring-- 113 00:05:47,847 --> 00:05:48,000 a new life out of his own being. 114 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,982 a new life out of his own being. 115 00:05:50,049 --> 00:05:52,051 To me, that suggests a child. 116 00:05:52,118 --> 00:05:54,000 If he wishes to call Lal his child 117 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,120 If he wishes to call Lal his child 118 00:05:54,187 --> 00:05:55,922 then who are we to argue? 119 00:05:55,988 --> 00:05:58,091 Well, if he must, but I fail to understand 120 00:05:58,157 --> 00:05:59,625 how a five-foot android 121 00:05:59,692 --> 00:06:00,000 with heuristic learning systems 122 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,461 with heuristic learning systems 123 00:06:01,527 --> 00:06:04,030 and the strength of ten men can be called a child. 124 00:06:04,097 --> 00:06:06,000 You've never been a parent. 125 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,100 You've never been a parent. 126 00:06:13,773 --> 00:06:15,007 What you have done 127 00:06:15,074 --> 00:06:17,844 will have serious ramifications. 128 00:06:17,910 --> 00:06:18,000 I am truly dismayed that you told no one 129 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:21,948 I am truly dismayed that you told no one 130 00:06:22,014 --> 00:06:24,000 of what you were doing. 131 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,016 of what you were doing. 132 00:06:24,083 --> 00:06:25,551 I am sorry, Captain. 133 00:06:25,618 --> 00:06:28,121 I did not anticipate your objections. 134 00:06:28,187 --> 00:06:30,000 Do you wish me to deactivate Lal? 135 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,790 Do you wish me to deactivate Lal? 136 00:06:30,857 --> 00:06:32,558 It's a life, Data! 137 00:06:32,625 --> 00:06:36,000 It can't be activated and deactivated simply. 138 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,863 It can't be activated and deactivated simply. 139 00:06:36,929 --> 00:06:40,833 This is a most... stupendous undertaking. 140 00:06:42,835 --> 00:06:44,904 Have you any idea what will happen 141 00:06:44,971 --> 00:06:47,173 when Starfleet learns about this? 142 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:48,000 I have followed all of Starfleet's regulations 143 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:50,076 I have followed all of Starfleet's regulations 144 00:06:50,143 --> 00:06:51,644 to the best of my ability. 145 00:06:51,711 --> 00:06:53,646 I expected they would be pleased. 146 00:06:55,248 --> 00:06:57,083 ( sighs deeply ) 147 00:06:57,150 --> 00:07:00,000 Well, you have taken on quite a responsibility, Data. 148 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,988 Well, you have taken on quite a responsibility, Data. 149 00:07:02,054 --> 00:07:03,956 To prepare, I have scanned 150 00:07:04,023 --> 00:07:06,000 all available literature on parenting. 151 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,993 all available literature on parenting. 152 00:07:07,059 --> 00:07:10,530 There seems to be much confusion on this issue. 153 00:07:10,596 --> 00:07:12,000 One traditional doctrine 154 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,031 One traditional doctrine 155 00:07:12,098 --> 00:07:14,934 insists "spare the rod and spoil the child" 156 00:07:15,001 --> 00:07:17,003 suggesting a punitive approach 157 00:07:17,069 --> 00:07:18,000 while another more liberal attitude 158 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,572 while another more liberal attitude 159 00:07:19,639 --> 00:07:21,040 would allow the child 160 00:07:21,107 --> 00:07:22,108 enormous freedom. 161 00:07:22,175 --> 00:07:23,709 Data... And what Klingons 162 00:07:23,776 --> 00:07:24,000 do to their children... 163 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,710 do to their children... 164 00:07:24,777 --> 00:07:25,912 Data, I am not talking 165 00:07:25,978 --> 00:07:26,979 about parenting! 166 00:07:27,046 --> 00:07:29,515 I am talking about the extraordinary consequences 167 00:07:29,582 --> 00:07:30,000 of creating a new life. 168 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,750 of creating a new life. 169 00:07:30,817 --> 00:07:35,054 Does that not describe becoming a parent, sir? 170 00:07:43,095 --> 00:07:45,832 Data, you are seeking to achieve 171 00:07:45,898 --> 00:07:48,000 what only your own creator has been able to achieve-- 172 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:50,703 what only your own creator has been able to achieve-- 173 00:07:50,770 --> 00:07:54,000 to make another functioning sentient android-- 174 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,975 to make another functioning sentient android-- 175 00:07:56,042 --> 00:07:59,145 to make another Data. 176 00:07:59,212 --> 00:08:00,000 That is why I must attempt this, sir. 177 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:02,114 That is why I must attempt this, sir. 178 00:08:02,181 --> 00:08:04,750 I have observed that in most species 179 00:08:04,817 --> 00:08:06,000 there is a primal instinct to perpetuate themselves. 180 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:08,621 there is a primal instinct to perpetuate themselves. 181 00:08:08,688 --> 00:08:12,000 Until now, I have been the last of my kind. 182 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,692 Until now, I have been the last of my kind. 183 00:08:12,758 --> 00:08:15,862 If I were to be damaged or destroyed 184 00:08:15,928 --> 00:08:17,930 I would be lost forever 185 00:08:17,997 --> 00:08:18,000 but if I am successful with the creation of Lal 186 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:22,101 but if I am successful with the creation of Lal 187 00:08:22,168 --> 00:08:24,000 my continuance is assured. 188 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,270 my continuance is assured. 189 00:08:24,337 --> 00:08:27,139 I understand the risks, sir 190 00:08:27,206 --> 00:08:30,000 and I am prepared to accept the responsibility. 191 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,244 and I am prepared to accept the responsibility. 192 00:08:38,985 --> 00:08:39,919 ( woman chuckling ) 193 00:08:39,986 --> 00:08:41,821 Gender female. 194 00:08:41,888 --> 00:08:42,000 That's right, just like me. 195 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,624 That's right, just like me. 196 00:08:44,690 --> 00:08:46,158 Gender male. 197 00:08:46,225 --> 00:08:47,627 Correct. 198 00:08:47,693 --> 00:08:48,000 And I am gender neuter. 199 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:51,030 And I am gender neuter. 200 00:08:51,097 --> 00:08:52,298 Inadequate. 201 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:54,000 That is why you must choose a gender, Lal 202 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,067 That is why you must choose a gender, Lal 203 00:08:55,134 --> 00:08:57,303 to complete your appearance. 204 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:58,938 What are criteria? 205 00:08:59,005 --> 00:09:00,000 Access your data bank on sexuality, level two. 206 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:02,308 Access your data bank on sexuality, level two. 207 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,944 That will define the parameters. 208 00:09:05,011 --> 00:09:06,000 Whatever you decide will be yours for your lifetime. 209 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,280 Whatever you decide will be yours for your lifetime. 210 00:09:07,346 --> 00:09:11,017 It's a decision that will affect how people interrelate with you. 211 00:09:11,083 --> 00:09:12,000 I choose your sex and appearance. 212 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,819 I choose your sex and appearance. 213 00:09:13,886 --> 00:09:14,820 No, Lal. 214 00:09:14,887 --> 00:09:16,055 That would be confusing. 215 00:09:16,122 --> 00:09:18,000 We are taking you to the holodeck 216 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,190 We are taking you to the holodeck 217 00:09:18,257 --> 00:09:21,627 to show you several thousand composites I have programmed. 218 00:09:21,694 --> 00:09:23,329 You may choose from them. 219 00:09:23,396 --> 00:09:24,000 Several thousand? 220 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,231 Several thousand? 221 00:09:25,298 --> 00:09:27,166 This is a big decision. 222 00:09:35,241 --> 00:09:36,000 DATA: Counselor? 223 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,642 DATA: Counselor? 224 00:09:36,709 --> 00:09:39,245 Lal has narrowed the choices to four. 225 00:09:39,312 --> 00:09:41,180 Would you like to see? 226 00:09:41,247 --> 00:09:42,000 Yes. 227 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,181 Yes. 228 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:44,250 Yes, of course, Data. 229 00:09:46,252 --> 00:09:48,000 Computer, Lal-- gender sequence finalists, begin. 230 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:51,857 Computer, Lal-- gender sequence finalists, begin. 231 00:09:51,924 --> 00:09:53,693 An Andorian female. 232 00:09:53,759 --> 00:09:54,000 Interesting. 233 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,994 Interesting. 234 00:09:55,061 --> 00:09:59,098 You'll be the only one on board the Enterprise, Lal. 235 00:09:59,165 --> 00:10:00,000 Hmm. That could make socialization more difficult. 236 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:04,971 Hmm. That could make socialization more difficult. 237 00:10:05,037 --> 00:10:06,000 A human male. 238 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,372 A human male. 239 00:10:06,439 --> 00:10:07,807 Very attractive. 240 00:10:07,873 --> 00:10:11,310 There's no problem with socialization here. 241 00:10:11,377 --> 00:10:12,000 A human female. 242 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,212 A human female. 243 00:10:13,279 --> 00:10:15,181 I like her. 244 00:10:15,247 --> 00:10:17,149 A Klingon male. 245 00:10:17,216 --> 00:10:18,000 A friend for Worf. 246 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,918 A friend for Worf. 247 00:10:18,985 --> 00:10:22,154 They're all very interesting. 248 00:10:22,221 --> 00:10:24,000 Do you have a favorite? 249 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,024 Do you have a favorite? 250 00:10:25,091 --> 00:10:28,794 Yes, I have chosen. 251 00:10:33,099 --> 00:10:36,000 I have completed assembly of the replicated anatomy. 252 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,068 I have completed assembly of the replicated anatomy. 253 00:10:36,135 --> 00:10:37,103 I was able to provide Lal 254 00:10:37,169 --> 00:10:40,172 with more realistic skin and eye color than my own. 255 00:10:46,012 --> 00:10:47,313 Congratulations, Data. 256 00:10:47,380 --> 00:10:48,000 It's a girl. 257 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,315 It's a girl. 258 00:10:58,324 --> 00:11:00,000 This is home, Lal. 259 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,960 This is home, Lal. 260 00:11:01,027 --> 00:11:02,194 Home. 261 00:11:02,261 --> 00:11:04,096 Place of residence. 262 00:11:04,163 --> 00:11:06,000 Social unit formed by a family living together. 263 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:08,734 Social unit formed by a family living together. 264 00:11:08,801 --> 00:11:10,069 Yes. 265 00:11:10,136 --> 00:11:12,000 We are a family, Lal. 266 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:14,140 We are a family, Lal. 267 00:11:14,206 --> 00:11:16,208 Chair. 268 00:11:18,477 --> 00:11:20,679 To sit in. 269 00:11:22,481 --> 00:11:24,000 Sit. 270 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,683 Sit. 271 00:11:27,486 --> 00:11:30,000 Good. 272 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,156 Good. 273 00:11:30,222 --> 00:11:32,324 Painting. 274 00:11:32,391 --> 00:11:33,993 Painting. 275 00:11:34,060 --> 00:11:36,000 Colors produced on a surface by applying a pigment. 276 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,897 Colors produced on a surface by applying a pigment. 277 00:11:37,963 --> 00:11:39,031 Yes. 278 00:11:39,098 --> 00:11:42,000 I will teach you to recognize the artistry in paintings. 279 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:44,236 I will teach you to recognize the artistry in paintings. 280 00:11:47,106 --> 00:11:48,000 Soft. 281 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,307 Soft. 282 00:11:48,374 --> 00:11:50,376 Yes, very good, Lal. 283 00:11:50,443 --> 00:11:54,000 You have correctly processed the sense of touch. 284 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,214 You have correctly processed the sense of touch. 285 00:11:55,281 --> 00:11:58,217 There are many fascinating experiences 286 00:11:58,284 --> 00:12:00,000 I wish to share with you. 287 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,252 I wish to share with you. 288 00:12:00,319 --> 00:12:01,720 Painting. 289 00:12:01,787 --> 00:12:03,055 No. 290 00:12:03,122 --> 00:12:06,000 That is a flower, Lal. 291 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,225 That is a flower, Lal. 292 00:12:06,292 --> 00:12:08,194 Inhale. 293 00:12:08,260 --> 00:12:10,062 ( sniffs ) 294 00:12:10,129 --> 00:12:11,230 ( sniffs ) 295 00:12:11,297 --> 00:12:12,000 Smell! 296 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,865 Smell! 297 00:12:12,932 --> 00:12:13,866 Yes. 298 00:12:13,933 --> 00:12:15,301 Show me more, father. 299 00:12:15,367 --> 00:12:18,000 DATA: Second Officer, Science Log, supplemental. 300 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,370 DATA: Second Officer, Science Log, supplemental. 301 00:12:18,437 --> 00:12:20,239 Training in social skills 302 00:12:20,306 --> 00:12:22,842 at the most elementary level has begun. 303 00:12:22,908 --> 00:12:24,000 Lal is progressing very slowly 304 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,844 Lal is progressing very slowly 305 00:12:24,910 --> 00:12:27,246 but is not deterred by early setbacks. 306 00:12:32,384 --> 00:12:35,454 While motor coordination has improved 12 percent 307 00:12:35,521 --> 00:12:36,000 reflexes still need to develop. 308 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,323 reflexes still need to develop. 309 00:12:42,495 --> 00:12:45,865 Visual comprehension is especially difficult for Lal. 310 00:12:45,931 --> 00:12:48,000 Translating her vast data banks into recognizable applications 311 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:50,236 Translating her vast data banks into recognizable applications 312 00:12:50,302 --> 00:12:52,471 may improve with additional transfers. 313 00:12:52,538 --> 00:12:53,973 She is also learning 314 00:12:54,039 --> 00:12:56,041 to supplement her innate android behavior 315 00:12:56,108 --> 00:12:58,244 with simulated human responses. 316 00:13:05,417 --> 00:13:06,000 And it is interesting to note 317 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,153 And it is interesting to note 318 00:13:07,219 --> 00:13:09,555 that as I observe Lal learning about her world 319 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:12,000 I share in her experience, almost as though 320 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,224 I share in her experience, almost as though 321 00:13:12,291 --> 00:13:14,426 I am learning things over again. 322 00:13:30,342 --> 00:13:33,012 The transfer itself is fairly simple. 323 00:13:33,078 --> 00:13:35,147 Each neural pathway in my brain 324 00:13:35,214 --> 00:13:36,000 is duplicated precisely in hers. 325 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,349 is duplicated precisely in hers. 326 00:13:37,416 --> 00:13:39,084 Theoretically, the duplicate brains 327 00:13:39,151 --> 00:13:41,921 should be able to store and process the same information 328 00:13:41,987 --> 00:13:42,000 but until all of the transfers are complete 329 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:44,123 but until all of the transfers are complete 330 00:13:44,190 --> 00:13:45,424 we will not know for certain. 331 00:13:45,491 --> 00:13:47,393 What does Lal do when you're on duty? 332 00:13:47,459 --> 00:13:48,000 She studies in our quarters. 333 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,295 She studies in our quarters. 334 00:13:49,361 --> 00:13:51,497 She requires very little supervision. 335 00:13:51,564 --> 00:13:53,499 Lal is quite self-sufficient. 336 00:13:53,566 --> 00:13:54,000 Have you considered sending her to school? 337 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,367 Have you considered sending her to school? 338 00:13:55,434 --> 00:13:57,002 She already has access 339 00:13:57,069 --> 00:13:59,939 to the sum of human knowledge-- from me. 340 00:14:00,005 --> 00:14:02,608 Data, she could learn a lot by being with children her own age. 341 00:14:02,675 --> 00:14:05,578 She is only two weeks old. 342 00:14:05,644 --> 00:14:06,000 Okay, close to her own age. 343 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,947 Okay, close to her own age. 344 00:14:08,013 --> 00:14:10,382 Dr. Crusher to Ensign Crusher. 345 00:14:10,449 --> 00:14:12,000 Aren't you supposed to be getting a haircut, Wesley? 346 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,018 Aren't you supposed to be getting a haircut, Wesley? 347 00:14:14,386 --> 00:14:17,122 I'm on my way. 348 00:14:17,189 --> 00:14:18,000 Parents... 349 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,258 Parents... 350 00:14:19,325 --> 00:14:21,327 Nothing personal. 351 00:14:27,366 --> 00:14:30,000 Lal, the third cross-link transfer series is complete. 352 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:33,906 Lal, the third cross-link transfer series is complete. 353 00:14:33,973 --> 00:14:36,000 Father, what is my purpose? 354 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,009 Father, what is my purpose? 355 00:14:37,076 --> 00:14:38,911 Purpose? 356 00:14:38,978 --> 00:14:40,913 My function. 357 00:14:40,980 --> 00:14:42,000 My reason for being. 358 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,915 My reason for being. 359 00:14:42,982 --> 00:14:45,384 That is a complex question, Lal. 360 00:14:48,320 --> 00:14:50,289 I can only begin to answer 361 00:14:50,356 --> 00:14:52,625 by telling you that our function 362 00:14:52,691 --> 00:14:54,000 is to contribute in a positive way 363 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,628 is to contribute in a positive way 364 00:14:55,694 --> 00:14:58,297 to the world in which we live. 365 00:14:58,364 --> 00:15:00,000 Why am I me, instead of someone else? 366 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,300 Why am I me, instead of someone else? 367 00:15:01,367 --> 00:15:04,270 Because you are my child. 368 00:15:04,336 --> 00:15:06,000 Where did I come from? 369 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,039 Where did I come from? 370 00:15:07,106 --> 00:15:08,440 These questions... 371 00:15:08,507 --> 00:15:10,276 These questions suggest 372 00:15:10,342 --> 00:15:12,000 that we have made a successful transfer 373 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,279 that we have made a successful transfer 374 00:15:13,345 --> 00:15:16,181 of the heuristic associative pathways. 375 00:15:16,248 --> 00:15:18,000 You will now begin to process information 376 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,351 You will now begin to process information 377 00:15:19,418 --> 00:15:23,289 on logic, aesthetics, metaphysics and epistemology. 378 00:15:23,355 --> 00:15:24,000 You are truly becoming sentient, Lal. 379 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,158 You are truly becoming sentient, Lal. 380 00:15:26,225 --> 00:15:27,626 How? 381 00:15:27,693 --> 00:15:30,000 By developing the awareness 382 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,529 By developing the awareness 383 00:15:30,596 --> 00:15:34,533 to question and examine your perceptions. 384 00:15:34,600 --> 00:15:36,000 Why do we have two hands? 385 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,435 Why do we have two hands? 386 00:15:36,502 --> 00:15:38,537 Why not three or four? 387 00:15:38,604 --> 00:15:40,339 Why is the sky black? 388 00:15:40,406 --> 00:15:41,373 Why do...? 389 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:42,000 ( click ) 390 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,508 ( click ) 391 00:15:44,743 --> 00:15:48,000 Tomorrow will be your first day of school, Lal. 392 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,614 Tomorrow will be your first day of school, Lal. 393 00:15:57,256 --> 00:15:59,325 I assure you, Admiral, there is no better guide 394 00:15:59,391 --> 00:16:00,000 into this life for Lal than Data. 395 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,693 into this life for Lal than Data. 396 00:16:00,759 --> 00:16:01,393 He's doing an excellent job. 397 00:16:01,460 --> 00:16:03,629 We all have enormous admiration 398 00:16:03,696 --> 00:16:06,000 for what Commander Data has already achieved 399 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,598 for what Commander Data has already achieved 400 00:16:06,665 --> 00:16:10,602 but we have superior facilities and personnel here at Galor IV. 401 00:16:10,669 --> 00:16:12,000 A starship is hardly the proper setting for... 402 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,405 A starship is hardly the proper setting for... 403 00:16:13,472 --> 00:16:15,274 This starship's mission is to seek out new life 404 00:16:15,341 --> 00:16:17,242 and that is exactly what Commander Data is doing 405 00:16:17,309 --> 00:16:18,000 under my guidance. 406 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,210 under my guidance. 407 00:16:18,277 --> 00:16:21,447 We all want what's best for the new android. 408 00:16:21,513 --> 00:16:23,115 As do I. 409 00:16:23,182 --> 00:16:24,000 ( sighs ) 410 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:26,018 ( sighs ) 411 00:16:26,085 --> 00:16:30,000 I would be willing to consider releasing Lal and Data to you 412 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,122 I would be willing to consider releasing Lal and Data to you 413 00:16:30,189 --> 00:16:33,025 so that he may continue his work with her. 414 00:16:33,092 --> 00:16:35,294 His presence would undoubtedly retard 415 00:16:35,361 --> 00:16:36,000 the new android's progress. 416 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,196 the new android's progress. 417 00:16:37,262 --> 00:16:42,000 Admiral, to you, Lal is a new android 418 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,067 Admiral, to you, Lal is a new android 419 00:16:42,134 --> 00:16:45,571 but, to Data, she's his child. 420 00:16:45,637 --> 00:16:47,306 His child? 421 00:16:47,373 --> 00:16:48,000 Yes, Admiral. 422 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,674 Yes, Admiral. 423 00:16:48,741 --> 00:16:51,276 It may not be easy for you and I to see her that way 424 00:16:51,343 --> 00:16:54,000 but he does, and I respect that. 425 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,747 but he does, and I respect that. 426 00:16:54,813 --> 00:16:59,218 They will remain here for now. 427 00:16:59,284 --> 00:17:00,000 Starfleet's policy on research is clear. 428 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:02,221 Starfleet's policy on research is clear. 429 00:17:02,287 --> 00:17:05,724 You're making your stand on very uncertain ground. 430 00:17:05,791 --> 00:17:06,000 I do hope it doesn't fall out from under you. 431 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:09,261 I do hope it doesn't fall out from under you. 432 00:17:09,328 --> 00:17:10,462 Haftel out. 433 00:17:16,635 --> 00:17:18,000 She achieved a very high score 434 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,370 She achieved a very high score 435 00:17:18,437 --> 00:17:20,439 on a test of academic achievement. 436 00:17:20,506 --> 00:17:22,141 A perfect score. 437 00:17:22,207 --> 00:17:24,000 Yes, which is why we started her out with the older children 438 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,411 Yes, which is why we started her out with the older children 439 00:17:25,477 --> 00:17:28,247 but Lal couldn't understand the nuances 440 00:17:28,313 --> 00:17:30,000 of how they related to each other. 441 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,283 of how they related to each other. 442 00:17:31,350 --> 00:17:32,451 I see. 443 00:17:32,518 --> 00:17:34,453 We decided the best thing to do 444 00:17:34,520 --> 00:17:36,000 would be to put her with younger children. 445 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,489 would be to put her with younger children. 446 00:17:37,556 --> 00:17:39,625 That would seem to be reasonable. 447 00:17:39,691 --> 00:17:42,000 It isn't working out that way. 448 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,694 It isn't working out that way. 449 00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:52,671 The children are afraid of her. 450 00:17:57,409 --> 00:18:00,000 Father, what is the significance of laughter? 451 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:03,315 Father, what is the significance of laughter? 452 00:18:03,382 --> 00:18:06,000 It is a human physiological response to humor. 453 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,252 It is a human physiological response to humor. 454 00:18:07,319 --> 00:18:09,254 Then, judging from their laughter 455 00:18:09,321 --> 00:18:12,000 the children at school found my remarks humorous. 456 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,558 the children at school found my remarks humorous. 457 00:18:12,624 --> 00:18:18,000 So without understanding humor, I have somehow mastered it. 458 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,231 So without understanding humor, I have somehow mastered it. 459 00:18:19,298 --> 00:18:22,568 Deck 15. 460 00:18:24,837 --> 00:18:27,606 Lal. 461 00:18:27,673 --> 00:18:29,241 Yes, Father? 462 00:18:29,308 --> 00:18:30,000 The children were not laughing with you. 463 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,477 The children were not laughing with you. 464 00:18:31,543 --> 00:18:33,312 They were laughing at you. 465 00:18:33,378 --> 00:18:35,547 Explain. 466 00:18:35,614 --> 00:18:36,000 One is meant kindly, the other is not. 467 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,417 One is meant kindly, the other is not. 468 00:18:40,953 --> 00:18:42,000 Why would they wish to be unkind? 469 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,855 Why would they wish to be unkind? 470 00:18:42,921 --> 00:18:45,157 Because you are different. 471 00:18:45,224 --> 00:18:47,759 Differences sometimes scare people. 472 00:18:47,826 --> 00:18:48,000 I have learned that some of them 473 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:50,262 I have learned that some of them 474 00:18:50,329 --> 00:18:52,664 use humor to hide their fear. 475 00:18:52,731 --> 00:18:54,000 I do not wish to be different. 476 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:56,301 I do not wish to be different. 477 00:19:04,510 --> 00:19:06,000 Doctor? 478 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,578 Doctor? 479 00:19:06,645 --> 00:19:10,382 I require your advice as a successful parent. 480 00:19:10,449 --> 00:19:12,000 We... Well, thank you, Data. 481 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,285 We... Well, thank you, Data. 482 00:19:13,352 --> 00:19:16,688 I'd like to think I was. 483 00:19:16,755 --> 00:19:18,000 Well, please sit down. 484 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,757 Well, please sit down. 485 00:19:23,462 --> 00:19:24,000 How's Lal? 486 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,731 How's Lal? 487 00:19:25,797 --> 00:19:27,432 Lal is realizing 488 00:19:27,499 --> 00:19:30,000 she is not the same as other children. 489 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,335 she is not the same as other children. 490 00:19:32,504 --> 00:19:33,772 Is it lonely for her? 491 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:34,840 She does not feel 492 00:19:34,907 --> 00:19:36,000 the emotion of loneliness 493 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,742 the emotion of loneliness 494 00:19:36,808 --> 00:19:40,445 but she can observe how isolated she is from the others. 495 00:19:40,512 --> 00:19:42,000 She wishes to be more like them. 496 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,447 She wishes to be more like them. 497 00:19:42,514 --> 00:19:44,950 I do not know how to help her. 498 00:19:45,017 --> 00:19:47,419 Lal is passing into sentience. 499 00:19:47,486 --> 00:19:48,000 It is perhaps the most difficult stage of her development. 500 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:51,189 It is perhaps the most difficult stage of her development. 501 00:19:51,256 --> 00:19:54,000 When... when Wesley was growing up 502 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:57,896 When... when Wesley was growing up 503 00:19:57,963 --> 00:20:00,000 he was an extraordinarily bright boy 504 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,400 he was an extraordinarily bright boy 505 00:20:01,466 --> 00:20:04,570 but he had a hard time making friends. 506 00:20:04,636 --> 00:20:06,000 I think the other children 507 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,471 I think the other children 508 00:20:06,538 --> 00:20:08,373 were a little intimidated by him. 509 00:20:08,440 --> 00:20:11,710 That is precisely what happened to Lal in school. 510 00:20:11,777 --> 00:20:12,000 How did you help him? 511 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,412 How did you help him? 512 00:20:13,478 --> 00:20:17,616 Well... first, I went back to my own childhood 513 00:20:17,683 --> 00:20:18,000 and remembered how painful it was for me 514 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:21,486 and remembered how painful it was for me 515 00:20:21,553 --> 00:20:24,000 because... I remember a time 516 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,390 because... I remember a time 517 00:20:25,457 --> 00:20:28,527 when I wasn't very popular, either. 518 00:20:28,594 --> 00:20:30,000 And when I told that to Wesley 519 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,762 And when I told that to Wesley 520 00:20:30,829 --> 00:20:33,231 it made him feel a little better. 521 00:20:33,298 --> 00:20:35,334 He knew I understood what he was going through. 522 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:36,000 I have not told Lal 523 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,368 I have not told Lal 524 00:20:36,435 --> 00:20:39,471 how difficult it was for me to assimilate. 525 00:20:39,538 --> 00:20:41,807 I did not wish to discourage her. 526 00:20:41,873 --> 00:20:42,000 Perhaps that was an error in judgment. 527 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,509 Perhaps that was an error in judgment. 528 00:20:44,576 --> 00:20:46,311 You didn't have anyone 529 00:20:46,378 --> 00:20:48,000 with experience to help you through sentience. 530 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:50,649 with experience to help you through sentience. 531 00:20:50,716 --> 00:20:52,985 She, at least, has you. 532 00:20:53,051 --> 00:20:54,000 Just help her realize she's not alone 533 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:56,822 Just help her realize she's not alone 534 00:20:56,888 --> 00:21:00,000 and... be there to nurture her 535 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,859 and... be there to nurture her 536 00:21:00,926 --> 00:21:02,828 when she needs love and attention. 537 00:21:04,596 --> 00:21:06,000 I can give her attention, Doctor 538 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,965 I can give her attention, Doctor 539 00:21:07,032 --> 00:21:09,868 but I am incapable of giving her love. 540 00:21:12,804 --> 00:21:17,976 Now why do I find that so hard to believe? 541 00:21:18,043 --> 00:21:21,480 ( insistent beeping ) 542 00:21:21,546 --> 00:21:24,000 WORF: Captain, incoming signal. 543 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,483 WORF: Captain, incoming signal. 544 00:21:24,549 --> 00:21:26,318 Starfleet priority one. 545 00:21:26,385 --> 00:21:28,487 Admiral Haftel. 546 00:21:28,553 --> 00:21:30,000 On my monitor, Lieutenant. 547 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,589 On my monitor, Lieutenant. 548 00:21:34,059 --> 00:21:35,160 Admiral. 549 00:21:35,227 --> 00:21:36,000 HAFTEL: Captain Picard, I hope I didn't disturb you. 550 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,730 HAFTEL: Captain Picard, I hope I didn't disturb you. 551 00:21:38,797 --> 00:21:40,432 Not at all. 552 00:21:40,499 --> 00:21:42,000 I have discussed my concerns with Starfleet Command. 553 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,835 I have discussed my concerns with Starfleet Command. 554 00:21:43,902 --> 00:21:47,305 You are to hold your position until I join you. 555 00:21:47,372 --> 00:21:48,000 And I shall personally review the android's development. 556 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:51,043 And I shall personally review the android's development. 557 00:21:51,109 --> 00:21:52,044 Understood. 558 00:21:52,110 --> 00:21:53,478 I should advise you, Captain 559 00:21:53,545 --> 00:21:54,000 that if I'm not satisfied with what I see 560 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:56,481 that if I'm not satisfied with what I see 561 00:21:56,548 --> 00:21:59,484 I am empowered to take the android back with me. 562 00:21:59,551 --> 00:22:00,000 Haftel out. 563 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,819 Haftel out. 564 00:22:07,693 --> 00:22:09,461 Captain's Log, supplemental. 565 00:22:09,528 --> 00:22:11,730 We are holding position pending the arrival 566 00:22:11,797 --> 00:22:12,000 of Admiral Haftel from Starfleet Research. 567 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:14,399 of Admiral Haftel from Starfleet Research. 568 00:22:14,466 --> 00:22:17,969 Commander Data is completing his final neural transfers 569 00:22:18,036 --> 00:22:20,472 to the android he has named "Lal" 570 00:22:20,539 --> 00:22:23,341 which, I have learned, in the language Hindi 571 00:22:23,408 --> 00:22:24,000 means "beloved." 572 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,644 means "beloved." 573 00:22:27,412 --> 00:22:28,413 Looks very good. 574 00:22:28,480 --> 00:22:29,514 Thanks, Guinan. 575 00:22:31,416 --> 00:22:32,651 Hello, Data. 576 00:22:32,718 --> 00:22:34,052 Guinan. 577 00:22:41,426 --> 00:22:42,000 Lal, how are you? 578 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,128 Lal, how are you? 579 00:22:43,195 --> 00:22:46,665 I am functioning within normal... 580 00:22:46,732 --> 00:22:48,000 I am fine, thank you. 581 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,667 I am fine, thank you. 582 00:22:48,734 --> 00:22:49,935 Good. 583 00:22:50,001 --> 00:22:53,071 Guinan, Lal needs to observe human behavior. 584 00:22:53,138 --> 00:22:54,000 Well, she's in the right place for it. 585 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,540 Well, she's in the right place for it. 586 00:22:55,607 --> 00:22:56,675 And, for this opportunity 587 00:22:56,742 --> 00:22:58,376 she is willing to provide services 588 00:22:58,443 --> 00:22:59,377 to assist you. 589 00:22:59,444 --> 00:23:00,000 Ah. 590 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,378 Ah. 591 00:23:00,445 --> 00:23:01,513 Father says I would learn 592 00:23:01,580 --> 00:23:03,048 a great deal from working 593 00:23:03,115 --> 00:23:05,016 with someone as old as you. 594 00:23:07,586 --> 00:23:08,620 You're hired. 595 00:23:10,655 --> 00:23:12,000 The most important part about working someplace like this 596 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,692 The most important part about working someplace like this 597 00:23:13,759 --> 00:23:15,127 is the art of listening. 598 00:23:15,193 --> 00:23:17,696 I have some expertise, so I shall teach you. 599 00:23:17,763 --> 00:23:18,000 That would be most beneficial. 600 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,698 That would be most beneficial. 601 00:23:19,765 --> 00:23:22,701 I've been programmed with a listing of 1,412 602 00:23:22,768 --> 00:23:23,702 known beverages. 603 00:23:23,769 --> 00:23:24,000 What did you say? 604 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,036 What did you say? 605 00:23:25,103 --> 00:23:26,638 I've been programmed with a listing... 606 00:23:26,705 --> 00:23:28,573 "I've"? 607 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:30,000 You have used a verbal contraction. 608 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,776 You have used a verbal contraction. 609 00:23:30,842 --> 00:23:33,478 You said "I've" instead of "I have." 610 00:23:33,545 --> 00:23:35,714 It is a skill my program has never mastered. 611 00:23:35,781 --> 00:23:36,000 Then I will desist. 612 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,882 Then I will desist. 613 00:23:36,948 --> 00:23:38,049 No. 614 00:23:38,116 --> 00:23:40,452 You have exceeded my abilities. 615 00:23:40,519 --> 00:23:41,920 I do not object, but... 616 00:23:41,987 --> 00:23:42,000 I do not understand how this has occurred. 617 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:44,890 I do not understand how this has occurred. 618 00:23:44,956 --> 00:23:46,424 Picard to Commander Data. 619 00:23:46,491 --> 00:23:47,893 Please report to my ready room. 620 00:23:47,959 --> 00:23:48,000 Aye, sir. 621 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,594 Aye, sir. 622 00:24:00,539 --> 00:24:03,575 I am certain the Admiral is anxious to meet Lal. 623 00:24:03,642 --> 00:24:04,876 I have been sending him 624 00:24:04,943 --> 00:24:06,000 regular status reports on her development. 625 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,579 regular status reports on her development. 626 00:24:07,646 --> 00:24:11,917 His visit is not just an inspection of Lal's progress. 627 00:24:11,983 --> 00:24:12,000 He has expressed a concern 628 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,985 He has expressed a concern 629 00:24:14,052 --> 00:24:15,754 for her environment. 630 00:24:15,821 --> 00:24:17,189 Her environment, sir? 631 00:24:17,255 --> 00:24:18,000 He believes the Daystrom Annex on Galor IV 632 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:21,092 He believes the Daystrom Annex on Galor IV 633 00:24:21,159 --> 00:24:23,528 would be more suitable. 634 00:24:23,595 --> 00:24:24,000 Then he wishes to relocate us. 635 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:26,798 Then he wishes to relocate us. 636 00:24:26,865 --> 00:24:29,935 Not you, Data. 637 00:24:30,001 --> 00:24:31,670 Just her. 638 00:24:33,972 --> 00:24:35,974 I would not be in favor of that, sir. 639 00:24:36,041 --> 00:24:39,110 There are many things that she can learn only from me-- 640 00:24:39,177 --> 00:24:42,000 my lifetime of experiences, the mistakes I have made 641 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,581 my lifetime of experiences, the mistakes I have made 642 00:24:42,647 --> 00:24:44,649 and what I have learned from them... 643 00:24:44,716 --> 00:24:48,000 WORF: Captain, Commander Riker's shuttle has just returned. 644 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,486 WORF: Captain, Commander Riker's shuttle has just returned. 645 00:24:48,553 --> 00:24:49,921 Acknowledged, Lieutenant. 646 00:24:49,988 --> 00:24:51,990 Will you advise Commander Riker 647 00:24:52,057 --> 00:24:54,000 I will meet with him in one hour. 648 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,226 I will meet with him in one hour. 649 00:24:54,292 --> 00:24:55,594 Picard out. 650 00:24:55,660 --> 00:24:57,529 The Admiral is taking the position 651 00:24:57,596 --> 00:24:59,664 that Lal's development should be overseen 652 00:24:59,731 --> 00:25:00,000 by the most experienced personnel. 653 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,700 by the most experienced personnel. 654 00:25:07,572 --> 00:25:10,842 Then he is questioning my ability as a parent. 655 00:25:10,909 --> 00:25:12,000 In a manner of speaking. 656 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,778 In a manner of speaking. 657 00:25:13,845 --> 00:25:16,681 Does the Admiral have children? 658 00:25:16,748 --> 00:25:18,000 Yes, I believe he does, Data. 659 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:20,518 Yes, I believe he does, Data. 660 00:25:20,585 --> 00:25:21,720 Why? 661 00:25:21,786 --> 00:25:23,822 I am forced to wonder 662 00:25:23,889 --> 00:25:24,000 how much experience he had as a parent 663 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:26,992 how much experience he had as a parent 664 00:25:27,058 --> 00:25:29,761 when his first child was born. 665 00:25:37,736 --> 00:25:39,004 You see? 666 00:25:39,070 --> 00:25:40,672 What are they doing? 667 00:25:40,739 --> 00:25:42,000 It's called flirting. 668 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,540 It's called flirting. 669 00:25:42,607 --> 00:25:46,544 They seem to be communicating telepathically. 670 00:25:46,611 --> 00:25:48,000 They're both thinking the same thing 671 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,681 They're both thinking the same thing 672 00:25:49,748 --> 00:25:52,083 if that's what you mean. 673 00:25:54,786 --> 00:25:59,591 Guinan, is the joining of hands a symbolic act for humans? 674 00:25:59,658 --> 00:26:00,000 It shows affection. 675 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,126 It shows affection. 676 00:26:01,192 --> 00:26:03,695 Humans like to touch each other. 677 00:26:03,762 --> 00:26:06,000 They start with the hands and go from there. 678 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,565 They start with the hands and go from there. 679 00:26:08,967 --> 00:26:10,635 He's biting that female! 680 00:26:10,702 --> 00:26:11,970 No, he's not biting her. 681 00:26:12,037 --> 00:26:14,139 They're pressing lips. 682 00:26:14,205 --> 00:26:16,341 It's called kissing. 683 00:26:19,177 --> 00:26:21,313 Why are they leaving? 684 00:26:21,379 --> 00:26:23,081 Lal, there are some things 685 00:26:23,148 --> 00:26:24,000 your father's just going to have to explain to you 686 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:26,651 your father's just going to have to explain to you 687 00:26:26,718 --> 00:26:28,586 when he thinks you're ready. 688 00:26:36,061 --> 00:26:38,663 You're new around here, aren't you? 689 00:26:38,730 --> 00:26:40,065 Yes. 690 00:26:42,400 --> 00:26:43,702 Lal? Lal! 691 00:26:43,768 --> 00:26:44,903 Put him down. 692 00:26:46,905 --> 00:26:48,000 DATA: Commander? 693 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,306 DATA: Commander? 694 00:26:48,373 --> 00:26:51,142 What are your intentions toward my daughter? 695 00:26:51,209 --> 00:26:54,000 Your daughter? 696 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,280 Your daughter? 697 00:26:55,347 --> 00:26:57,015 Nice to meet you. 698 00:27:08,093 --> 00:27:12,000 I watch them and I can do the things they do 699 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,664 I watch them and I can do the things they do 700 00:27:12,731 --> 00:27:15,967 but I will never feel the emotions. 701 00:27:16,034 --> 00:27:18,000 I'll never know love. 702 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,169 I'll never know love. 703 00:27:18,236 --> 00:27:21,706 It is a limitation we must learn to accept, Lal. 704 00:27:21,773 --> 00:27:24,000 Then why do you still try to emulate humans? 705 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,876 Then why do you still try to emulate humans? 706 00:27:24,943 --> 00:27:26,711 What purpose does it serve 707 00:27:26,778 --> 00:27:29,781 except to remind you that you are incomplete? 708 00:27:29,848 --> 00:27:30,000 I have asked myself that many times 709 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:32,851 I have asked myself that many times 710 00:27:32,917 --> 00:27:36,000 as I have struggled to be more human. 711 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,421 as I have struggled to be more human. 712 00:27:38,990 --> 00:27:42,000 Until I realized it is the struggle itself 713 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,794 Until I realized it is the struggle itself 714 00:27:42,861 --> 00:27:44,763 that is most important. 715 00:27:44,829 --> 00:27:48,000 We must strive to be more than we are, Lal. 716 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,166 We must strive to be more than we are, Lal. 717 00:27:48,233 --> 00:27:49,801 It does not matter 718 00:27:49,868 --> 00:27:53,004 that we will never reach our ultimate goal. 719 00:27:53,071 --> 00:27:54,000 The effort yields its own rewards. 720 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:56,341 The effort yields its own rewards. 721 00:27:56,408 --> 00:27:59,911 You are wise, Father. 722 00:27:59,978 --> 00:28:00,000 It is the difference between knowledge and experience. 723 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:04,816 It is the difference between knowledge and experience. 724 00:28:06,818 --> 00:28:10,989 I learned today that humans like to hold hands. 725 00:28:11,056 --> 00:28:12,000 It is a symbolic gesture of affection. 726 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:14,692 It is a symbolic gesture of affection. 727 00:28:40,351 --> 00:28:42,000 No objective viewpoint could see it any other way. 728 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:44,022 No objective viewpoint could see it any other way. 729 00:28:44,089 --> 00:28:46,925 Forgive me, Admiral, I thought you were sent here 730 00:28:46,991 --> 00:28:48,000 to form an opinion, not to justify one. 731 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,727 to form an opinion, not to justify one. 732 00:28:49,794 --> 00:28:52,964 Captain, let's not make this any more difficult 733 00:28:53,031 --> 00:28:54,000 than it needs to be, hmm? 734 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,766 than it needs to be, hmm? 735 00:28:54,833 --> 00:28:57,335 I see no need for it to be difficult at all. 736 00:28:57,402 --> 00:28:59,070 I understand your concerns. 737 00:28:59,137 --> 00:29:00,000 What I'm asking for is time, patience. 738 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,739 What I'm asking for is time, patience. 739 00:29:01,806 --> 00:29:03,108 If you have an open mind 740 00:29:03,174 --> 00:29:04,476 I'm sure you will see 741 00:29:04,542 --> 00:29:06,000 that it is imperative that Data and Lal be kept together 742 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,412 that it is imperative that Data and Lal be kept together 743 00:29:07,479 --> 00:29:09,881 during the formative stages of her development. 744 00:29:09,948 --> 00:29:12,000 After that, I have no doubt Commander Data will be delighted 745 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,051 After that, I have no doubt Commander Data will be delighted 746 00:29:13,118 --> 00:29:15,019 to deliver her to Starfleet Research. 747 00:29:15,086 --> 00:29:17,055 That's not satisfactory. 748 00:29:17,122 --> 00:29:18,000 If mistakes are made 749 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,890 If mistakes are made 750 00:29:18,957 --> 00:29:22,327 the damage that's done might be irreparable. 751 00:29:22,393 --> 00:29:24,000 I'm convinced the damage will be irreparable 752 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,763 I'm convinced the damage will be irreparable 753 00:29:25,830 --> 00:29:27,232 if they're separated. 754 00:29:27,298 --> 00:29:30,000 Captain, are we talking about breaking up a family? 755 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,836 Captain, are we talking about breaking up a family? 756 00:29:31,903 --> 00:29:36,000 Isn't that rather a sentimental attitude about androids? 757 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,008 Isn't that rather a sentimental attitude about androids? 758 00:29:39,544 --> 00:29:41,246 They're living, sentient beings. 759 00:29:41,312 --> 00:29:42,000 Their rights and privileges in our society have been defined. 760 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:44,782 Their rights and privileges in our society have been defined. 761 00:29:44,849 --> 00:29:46,518 I helped define them. 762 00:29:46,584 --> 00:29:48,000 Yes, Captain, and I am more than willing 763 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,420 Yes, Captain, and I am more than willing 764 00:29:49,487 --> 00:29:50,922 to acknowledge that. 765 00:29:50,989 --> 00:29:52,991 What you must acknowledge 766 00:29:53,057 --> 00:29:54,000 is that Lal may be a technological step forward 767 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,227 is that Lal may be a technological step forward 768 00:29:56,294 --> 00:29:59,797 in the development of artificial intelligence. 769 00:29:59,864 --> 00:30:00,000 A most significant step. 770 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,799 A most significant step. 771 00:30:01,866 --> 00:30:02,767 Yes, and work like this 772 00:30:02,834 --> 00:30:04,502 demands to be done with controlled procedures. 773 00:30:04,569 --> 00:30:05,937 Which Commander Data is following. 774 00:30:06,004 --> 00:30:08,940 In effective isolation 775 00:30:09,007 --> 00:30:12,000 and that is what Starfleet Research finds unacceptable. 776 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:14,112 and that is what Starfleet Research finds unacceptable. 777 00:30:16,881 --> 00:30:18,000 So Lal now possesses the sum of my programming. 778 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:20,585 So Lal now possesses the sum of my programming. 779 00:30:20,652 --> 00:30:22,987 Her neural nets are laid down 780 00:30:23,054 --> 00:30:24,000 identically to yours? 781 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,455 identically to yours? 782 00:30:24,522 --> 00:30:27,325 There do seem to be some variations on the quantum level. 783 00:30:27,392 --> 00:30:29,127 She can use contractions. 784 00:30:29,194 --> 00:30:30,000 I cannot. 785 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,261 I cannot. 786 00:30:30,328 --> 00:30:31,829 An aberration. 787 00:30:31,896 --> 00:30:34,132 What have you done about this? 788 00:30:34,199 --> 00:30:36,000 I have maintained records on positronic matrix activity 789 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,502 I have maintained records on positronic matrix activity 790 00:30:37,569 --> 00:30:40,004 behavioral norms and all verbal patterns. 791 00:30:40,071 --> 00:30:42,000 I have seen no other evidence of aberrations. 792 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,974 I have seen no other evidence of aberrations. 793 00:30:43,041 --> 00:30:45,944 It would seem you have actually improved upon yourself, Data. 794 00:30:46,010 --> 00:30:48,000 Is that not the goal of every parent, sir? 795 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,880 Is that not the goal of every parent, sir? 796 00:30:48,947 --> 00:30:50,248 But, as a good father 797 00:30:50,315 --> 00:30:52,550 don't you think it would be better 798 00:30:52,617 --> 00:30:54,000 especially in the light of this new aberration 799 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,420 especially in the light of this new aberration 800 00:30:55,486 --> 00:30:57,088 if Lal were close 801 00:30:57,155 --> 00:30:59,090 to people trained in diagnostic 802 00:30:59,157 --> 00:31:00,000 and evaluative procedures? 803 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,225 and evaluative procedures? 804 00:31:00,291 --> 00:31:03,928 I am programmed with the procedures you mentioned, sir 805 00:31:03,995 --> 00:31:06,000 and in any meaningful evaluation of Lal 806 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,364 and in any meaningful evaluation of Lal 807 00:31:06,431 --> 00:31:10,101 you would require a model for a basis of comparison. 808 00:31:10,168 --> 00:31:12,000 I am the only model available, Admiral. 809 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,537 I am the only model available, Admiral. 810 00:31:12,604 --> 00:31:15,173 You haven't mastered human cultural 811 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:18,000 and behavioral norms yourself yet, have you? 812 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,309 and behavioral norms yourself yet, have you? 813 00:31:18,376 --> 00:31:19,210 No, sir. 814 00:31:19,277 --> 00:31:22,347 Where is Lal now? 815 00:31:32,056 --> 00:31:35,460 This is your idea of appropriate guidance? 816 00:31:35,526 --> 00:31:36,000 It is an opportunity for her to observe human behavior 817 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:39,197 It is an opportunity for her to observe human behavior 818 00:31:39,264 --> 00:31:42,000 and more importantly, for her to interact with her crew mates. 819 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,401 and more importantly, for her to interact with her crew mates. 820 00:31:44,502 --> 00:31:45,970 Thank you. 821 00:31:46,971 --> 00:31:48,000 She is capable of running 822 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,573 She is capable of running 823 00:31:48,640 --> 00:31:51,442 over 60 trillion calculations a second 824 00:31:51,509 --> 00:31:54,000 and you have her working as a cocktail waitress. 825 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,412 and you have her working as a cocktail waitress. 826 00:31:54,479 --> 00:31:57,649 Admiral, she is under the strict guidance of a woman 827 00:31:57,715 --> 00:31:59,584 in whom I have absolute trust. 828 00:31:59,651 --> 00:32:00,000 Ten-Forward is the center of the ship's social activity. 829 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:03,388 Ten-Forward is the center of the ship's social activity. 830 00:32:03,454 --> 00:32:05,256 Everyone on board comes here. 831 00:32:05,323 --> 00:32:06,000 I'm not convinced the sort of behavior she observes here 832 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,592 I'm not convinced the sort of behavior she observes here 833 00:32:07,659 --> 00:32:08,526 will be a positive influence. 834 00:32:08,593 --> 00:32:11,129 Well, most people when they come in here 835 00:32:11,195 --> 00:32:12,000 behave themselves, and when they don't 836 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,497 behave themselves, and when they don't 837 00:32:12,563 --> 00:32:14,465 I ask them to leave. 838 00:32:14,532 --> 00:32:17,001 Admiral Haftel, Guinan. 839 00:32:17,068 --> 00:32:18,000 She runs Ten-Forward. 840 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,569 She runs Ten-Forward. 841 00:32:18,636 --> 00:32:19,604 How is Lal doing? 842 00:32:19,671 --> 00:32:22,607 Oh, she spills a few drinks every now and then 843 00:32:22,674 --> 00:32:23,541 but she's learning. 844 00:32:23,608 --> 00:32:24,000 ( woman laughing ) 845 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,609 ( woman laughing ) 846 00:32:24,676 --> 00:32:27,111 No, I think I've had enough, thank you. 847 00:32:27,178 --> 00:32:28,146 Excuse me. 848 00:32:28,212 --> 00:32:30,000 I want that android out of here. 849 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,381 I want that android out of here. 850 00:32:30,448 --> 00:32:32,717 Now, Admiral, you've been in one or two bars 851 00:32:32,784 --> 00:32:34,585 in your time. 852 00:32:34,652 --> 00:32:36,000 Have her report to me immediately for an interview. 853 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:38,690 Have her report to me immediately for an interview. 854 00:32:56,541 --> 00:33:00,000 Well, Lal, I've been looking forward to meeting you. 855 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,712 Well, Lal, I've been looking forward to meeting you. 856 00:33:00,778 --> 00:33:02,413 Why? 857 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:05,683 You're very important to us at Starfleet Research. 858 00:33:05,750 --> 00:33:06,000 We have quite a facility at Galor IV. 859 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:08,619 We have quite a facility at Galor IV. 860 00:33:08,686 --> 00:33:10,288 I want to show it to you. 861 00:33:10,355 --> 00:33:11,756 In fact, the Admiral is suggesting 862 00:33:11,823 --> 00:33:12,000 you be moved to Galor IV, Lal. 863 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:14,392 you be moved to Galor IV, Lal. 864 00:33:14,459 --> 00:33:16,594 Have I done something wrong? 865 00:33:16,661 --> 00:33:18,000 Oh, no, of course not. 866 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,062 Oh, no, of course not. 867 00:33:18,129 --> 00:33:20,565 We just want to broaden your experience. 868 00:33:20,631 --> 00:33:23,668 There's only so much you can learn on a starship. 869 00:33:23,735 --> 00:33:24,000 I'm sure you'll agree to that. 870 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,603 I'm sure you'll agree to that. 871 00:33:25,670 --> 00:33:26,738 Yes, I'll agree. 872 00:33:26,804 --> 00:33:28,139 Good. 873 00:33:28,206 --> 00:33:30,000 Thus, the natural conclusion would be 874 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,208 Thus, the natural conclusion would be 875 00:33:30,274 --> 00:33:33,644 when I have learned all there is to learn aboard the starship 876 00:33:33,711 --> 00:33:35,346 I would relocate to Galor IV. 877 00:33:35,413 --> 00:33:36,000 That is not the natural conclusion here. 878 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:38,349 That is not the natural conclusion here. 879 00:33:38,416 --> 00:33:41,519 I believe it is. 880 00:33:41,586 --> 00:33:42,000 You see, Lal, the Admiral is concerned 881 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:44,622 You see, Lal, the Admiral is concerned 882 00:33:44,689 --> 00:33:46,657 that you need more... guidance 883 00:33:46,724 --> 00:33:48,000 than your father can provide here 884 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,327 than your father can provide here 885 00:33:49,394 --> 00:33:50,528 on the Enterprise. 886 00:33:50,595 --> 00:33:52,530 Yes, don't misunderstand me. 887 00:33:52,597 --> 00:33:54,000 I have great respect for your father. 888 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,433 I have great respect for your father. 889 00:33:55,500 --> 00:33:57,535 You do not speak with respect. 890 00:33:57,602 --> 00:34:00,000 She seems very adversarial. 891 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,772 She seems very adversarial. 892 00:34:00,838 --> 00:34:03,441 I'm merely stating a fact, Admiral. 893 00:34:03,508 --> 00:34:06,000 I don't think your father has taught you selective judgment 894 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:08,079 I don't think your father has taught you selective judgment 895 00:34:08,146 --> 00:34:11,349 in the verbalization of your own thoughts. 896 00:34:11,416 --> 00:34:12,000 Now, that is a skill we will help you develop. 897 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:14,786 Now, that is a skill we will help you develop. 898 00:34:14,852 --> 00:34:17,722 My father is already helping me, sir. 899 00:34:17,789 --> 00:34:18,000 The question is, has he helped you enough? 900 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:21,159 The question is, has he helped you enough? 901 00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:24,000 Are you asking me, sir? 902 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,696 Are you asking me, sir? 903 00:34:25,763 --> 00:34:27,598 No, I didn't mean to ask... 904 00:34:27,665 --> 00:34:29,467 Why don't we, Admiral? 905 00:34:29,534 --> 00:34:30,000 In all these discussions 906 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,269 In all these discussions 907 00:34:31,335 --> 00:34:33,805 no one has ever mentioned her wishes. 908 00:34:33,871 --> 00:34:36,000 She's a free, sentient being. 909 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,240 She's a free, sentient being. 910 00:34:36,307 --> 00:34:38,810 PICARD: What are your wishes, Lal? 911 00:34:38,876 --> 00:34:42,000 I wish to remain here, Captain Picard. 912 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,815 I wish to remain here, Captain Picard. 913 00:34:47,652 --> 00:34:48,000 Thank you, Lal. 914 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,454 Thank you, Lal. 915 00:34:49,520 --> 00:34:51,222 You're excused. 916 00:35:02,633 --> 00:35:04,368 ( door chimes ) 917 00:35:04,435 --> 00:35:05,803 Come in. 918 00:35:11,809 --> 00:35:12,000 Hello, Lal. 919 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,845 Hello, Lal. 920 00:35:13,911 --> 00:35:16,380 How are you? 921 00:35:16,447 --> 00:35:17,448 Troi... 922 00:35:17,515 --> 00:35:18,000 Admiral... Admiral... 923 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,884 Admiral... Admiral... 924 00:35:19,951 --> 00:35:24,000 An admiral from Starfleet has come to take me away, Troi. 925 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:27,125 An admiral from Starfleet has come to take me away, Troi. 926 00:35:27,191 --> 00:35:28,659 I am scared. 927 00:35:28,726 --> 00:35:30,000 You are scared, aren't you? 928 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,128 You are scared, aren't you? 929 00:35:34,765 --> 00:35:36,000 I feel it. 930 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:38,236 I feel it. 931 00:35:38,302 --> 00:35:40,705 How is this possible? 932 00:35:40,771 --> 00:35:42,000 I don't know. 933 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,773 I don't know. 934 00:35:47,578 --> 00:35:48,000 This is what it means to feel. 935 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:51,582 This is what it means to feel. 936 00:35:54,585 --> 00:35:59,891 This is what it means... feel. 937 00:36:09,901 --> 00:36:12,000 You have Lal off to a wonderful start in life, Commander. 938 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:15,473 You have Lal off to a wonderful start in life, Commander. 939 00:36:15,540 --> 00:36:18,000 And that's what being a parent is all about. 940 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,644 And that's what being a parent is all about. 941 00:36:19,710 --> 00:36:21,946 However, I have finally decided 942 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:24,000 that I must ask you to release her to me. 943 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,716 that I must ask you to release her to me. 944 00:36:25,783 --> 00:36:27,919 May I ask why, sir? 945 00:36:27,985 --> 00:36:29,654 All other arguments aside 946 00:36:29,720 --> 00:36:30,000 there is one that is irrefutable. 947 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,522 there is one that is irrefutable. 948 00:36:31,589 --> 00:36:35,192 There are only two Soong-type androids in existence. 949 00:36:35,259 --> 00:36:36,000 It would be very dangerous 950 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,627 It would be very dangerous 951 00:36:36,694 --> 00:36:38,496 to have you both in the same place 952 00:36:38,563 --> 00:36:40,431 especially aboard a starship. 953 00:36:40,498 --> 00:36:42,000 One lucky shot by a Romulan, we'd lose you both. 954 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,834 One lucky shot by a Romulan, we'd lose you both. 955 00:36:43,901 --> 00:36:47,638 Admiral, that is a fine argument, but... 956 00:36:49,640 --> 00:36:51,776 it doesn't change my feeling 957 00:36:51,842 --> 00:36:54,000 that the proper place for Lal to develop 958 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,379 that the proper place for Lal to develop 959 00:36:55,446 --> 00:36:56,747 is by Data's side. 960 00:36:56,814 --> 00:36:58,950 You're not a parent, Captain. 961 00:36:59,016 --> 00:37:00,000 I am. 962 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,818 I am. 963 00:37:00,885 --> 00:37:06,000 I have learned, with difficulty, that there comes a time when... 964 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:08,225 I have learned, with difficulty, that there comes a time when... 965 00:37:08,292 --> 00:37:10,494 There comes a time when all parents 966 00:37:10,561 --> 00:37:11,696 must give up their children 967 00:37:11,762 --> 00:37:12,000 for their own good. 968 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,763 for their own good. 969 00:37:12,830 --> 00:37:14,699 But this is not the time. 970 00:37:14,765 --> 00:37:18,000 Damn it, even I can see the... 971 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,670 Damn it, even I can see the... 972 00:37:19,737 --> 00:37:23,007 the umbilical cord is virtually uncut. 973 00:37:23,074 --> 00:37:24,000 The child... 974 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,408 The child... 975 00:37:27,411 --> 00:37:30,000 The child depends on him. 976 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,514 The child depends on him. 977 00:37:30,581 --> 00:37:35,720 Mr. Data, it would be better for Lal 978 00:37:35,786 --> 00:37:36,000 if she left knowing that you had voluntarily decided 979 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:39,557 if she left knowing that you had voluntarily decided 980 00:37:39,624 --> 00:37:42,000 that this was the best course of action. 981 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,627 that this was the best course of action. 982 00:37:42,693 --> 00:37:46,530 Admiral, when I created Lal 983 00:37:46,597 --> 00:37:48,000 it was in the hope that someday 984 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,532 it was in the hope that someday 985 00:37:48,599 --> 00:37:50,668 she would choose to enter the academy 986 00:37:50,735 --> 00:37:52,770 and become a member of Starfleet. 987 00:37:52,837 --> 00:37:54,000 I wanted to give something back 988 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,805 I wanted to give something back 989 00:37:54,872 --> 00:37:57,742 in return for all that Starfleet has given me. 990 00:37:57,808 --> 00:38:00,000 I still do. 991 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,711 I still do. 992 00:38:00,778 --> 00:38:03,748 But Lal is my child. 993 00:38:03,814 --> 00:38:06,000 You ask that I volunteer to give her up. 994 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,051 You ask that I volunteer to give her up. 995 00:38:07,118 --> 00:38:08,886 I cannot. 996 00:38:08,953 --> 00:38:10,888 It would violate every lesson 997 00:38:10,955 --> 00:38:12,000 I have learned about human parenting. 998 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,491 I have learned about human parenting. 999 00:38:13,557 --> 00:38:16,894 I have brought a new life into this world. 1000 00:38:16,961 --> 00:38:18,000 And it is my duty, not Starfleet's 1001 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:20,798 And it is my duty, not Starfleet's 1002 00:38:20,865 --> 00:38:24,000 to guide her through these difficult steps to maturity 1003 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,769 to guide her through these difficult steps to maturity 1004 00:38:24,835 --> 00:38:26,904 to support her as she learns 1005 00:38:26,971 --> 00:38:30,000 to prepare her to be a contributing member of society. 1006 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,909 to prepare her to be a contributing member of society. 1007 00:38:31,976 --> 00:38:35,746 No one can relieve me from that obligation 1008 00:38:35,813 --> 00:38:36,000 and I cannot ignore it. 1009 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:38,783 and I cannot ignore it. 1010 00:38:38,849 --> 00:38:41,452 I am... 1011 00:38:41,519 --> 00:38:42,000 her father. 1012 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,754 her father. 1013 00:38:48,893 --> 00:38:51,328 Then I regret that I must order you 1014 00:38:51,395 --> 00:38:53,798 to transport Lal aboard my ship. 1015 00:38:56,834 --> 00:38:58,703 Belay that order, Mr. Data. 1016 00:38:58,769 --> 00:39:00,000 I beg your pardon. 1017 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,938 I beg your pardon. 1018 00:39:01,005 --> 00:39:03,941 I will take this to Starfleet myself. 1019 00:39:04,008 --> 00:39:06,000 I am Starfleet, Captain. 1020 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,645 I am Starfleet, Captain. 1021 00:39:07,712 --> 00:39:08,879 Proceed, Commander. 1022 00:39:08,946 --> 00:39:10,114 Hold your ground, Mr. Data. 1023 00:39:10,181 --> 00:39:12,000 Captain, you are jeopardizing 1024 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,349 Captain, you are jeopardizing 1025 00:39:12,416 --> 00:39:13,951 your command and your career. 1026 00:39:17,021 --> 00:39:18,000 There are times, sir, when men of good conscience 1027 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:23,661 There are times, sir, when men of good conscience 1028 00:39:23,728 --> 00:39:24,000 cannot blindly follow orders. 1029 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:26,964 cannot blindly follow orders. 1030 00:39:27,031 --> 00:39:29,033 You acknowledge their sentience 1031 00:39:29,100 --> 00:39:30,000 but you ignore their personal liberties and freedom. 1032 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:35,473 but you ignore their personal liberties and freedom. 1033 00:39:35,539 --> 00:39:36,000 ( sighs ) 1034 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,742 ( sighs ) 1035 00:39:37,808 --> 00:39:42,000 Order a man to hand his child over to the state? 1036 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,379 Order a man to hand his child over to the state? 1037 00:39:42,446 --> 00:39:44,482 Not while I am his Captain. 1038 00:39:44,548 --> 00:39:48,000 If you wish, you can accompany us to Starfleet, where we... 1039 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,853 If you wish, you can accompany us to Starfleet, where we... 1040 00:39:48,919 --> 00:39:50,454 Troi to Commander Data. 1041 00:39:50,521 --> 00:39:52,957 Report to your lab at once. 1042 00:39:53,891 --> 00:39:54,000 Acknowledged, Counselor. 1043 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,826 Acknowledged, Counselor. 1044 00:39:55,893 --> 00:39:56,827 He's on his way. 1045 00:39:56,894 --> 00:39:58,529 Is there a problem? 1046 00:39:58,596 --> 00:40:00,000 Yes, Captain, something is terribly wrong with Lal. 1047 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:04,802 Yes, Captain, something is terribly wrong with Lal. 1048 00:40:04,869 --> 00:40:06,000 TROI: It lasted barely a moment. 1049 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,804 TROI: It lasted barely a moment. 1050 00:40:06,871 --> 00:40:09,707 She experienced fear and confusion 1051 00:40:09,774 --> 00:40:11,575 and then, for no apparent reason 1052 00:40:11,642 --> 00:40:12,000 she walked out of my quarters. 1053 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,144 she walked out of my quarters. 1054 00:40:13,210 --> 00:40:14,779 She didn't say another word. 1055 00:40:14,845 --> 00:40:17,915 She just started walking here and each step became 1056 00:40:17,982 --> 00:40:18,000 more and more difficult. 1057 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,816 more and more difficult. 1058 00:40:18,883 --> 00:40:20,151 Lal is programmed 1059 00:40:20,217 --> 00:40:24,000 to return to the lab in the event of a malfunction. 1060 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,021 to return to the lab in the event of a malfunction. 1061 00:40:24,088 --> 00:40:25,055 Father? 1062 00:40:25,122 --> 00:40:27,558 Yes, Lal, I am here. 1063 00:40:27,625 --> 00:40:30,000 A malfunction... 1064 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,561 A malfunction... 1065 00:40:30,628 --> 00:40:32,463 emotional awareness. 1066 00:40:32,530 --> 00:40:34,932 It appears to be a symptom of cascade failure. 1067 00:40:34,999 --> 00:40:36,000 It would require initialization of the base matrix 1068 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,868 It would require initialization of the base matrix 1069 00:40:37,935 --> 00:40:40,037 without wiping out higher functions. 1070 00:40:40,104 --> 00:40:41,972 I agree. 1071 00:40:42,039 --> 00:40:45,643 May I assist? 1072 00:40:45,709 --> 00:40:47,478 Thank you, Admiral. 1073 00:40:47,545 --> 00:40:48,000 If you'll excuse us 1074 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,913 If you'll excuse us 1075 00:40:48,979 --> 00:40:52,716 Commander Data and I have much to do. 1076 00:40:56,520 --> 00:40:59,490 ( door opens and closes ) 1077 00:40:59,557 --> 00:41:00,000 ( instrument whirring ) 1078 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,625 ( instrument whirring ) 1079 00:41:06,230 --> 00:41:08,666 ( click ) 1080 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:12,000 ( beeping ) 1081 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,002 ( beeping ) 1082 00:41:22,146 --> 00:41:23,848 ( door opens ) 1083 00:41:30,688 --> 00:41:31,922 She... 1084 00:41:31,989 --> 00:41:34,692 she won't survive much longer. 1085 00:41:34,758 --> 00:41:36,000 There was nothing anyone could have done. 1086 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:38,629 There was nothing anyone could have done. 1087 00:41:38,696 --> 00:41:42,000 We'd repolarize one pathway, and another would collapse. 1088 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:45,202 We'd repolarize one pathway, and another would collapse. 1089 00:41:45,269 --> 00:41:48,000 And then another. 1090 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,873 And then another. 1091 00:41:48,939 --> 00:41:54,000 His hands... were moving faster than I could see 1092 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,111 His hands... were moving faster than I could see 1093 00:41:54,178 --> 00:41:57,748 trying to stay ahead of each breakdown. 1094 00:41:57,815 --> 00:41:59,550 He refused to give up. 1095 00:41:59,617 --> 00:42:00,000 He was remarkable. 1096 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:03,187 He was remarkable. 1097 00:42:07,091 --> 00:42:10,728 It just... wasn't meant to be. 1098 00:42:16,867 --> 00:42:18,000 Lal, I am unable to correct the system failure. 1099 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:23,674 Lal, I am unable to correct the system failure. 1100 00:42:23,741 --> 00:42:24,000 I know. 1101 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,676 I know. 1102 00:42:25,743 --> 00:42:28,746 We must say good-bye now. 1103 00:42:31,749 --> 00:42:33,050 I feel... 1104 00:42:35,052 --> 00:42:36,000 What do you feel, Lal? 1105 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:38,689 What do you feel, Lal? 1106 00:42:38,756 --> 00:42:41,759 I love you, father. 1107 00:42:49,166 --> 00:42:53,637 I wish I could feel it with you. 1108 00:42:53,704 --> 00:42:54,000 I will feel it for both of us. 1109 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:56,840 I will feel it for both of us. 1110 00:42:59,710 --> 00:43:00,000 Thank you for my life. 1111 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:02,780 Thank you for my life. 1112 00:43:06,917 --> 00:43:09,853 Flirting. 1113 00:43:09,920 --> 00:43:12,000 Laughter. 1114 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,189 Laughter. 1115 00:43:12,256 --> 00:43:16,026 Painting, family. 1116 00:43:16,093 --> 00:43:18,000 Female. 1117 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,029 Female. 1118 00:43:19,096 --> 00:43:20,798 Human... 1119 00:43:28,105 --> 00:43:30,000 Lal suffered complete neural system failure at 1300 hours. 1120 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:33,210 Lal suffered complete neural system failure at 1300 hours. 1121 00:43:33,277 --> 00:43:35,646 I have deactivated the unit. 1122 00:43:37,214 --> 00:43:41,085 The crew is saddened by your loss, Mr. Data. 1123 00:43:43,754 --> 00:43:48,000 I thank you for your sympathy, but... she is here. 1124 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:50,694 I thank you for your sympathy, but... she is here. 1125 00:43:50,761 --> 00:43:53,330 Her presence so enriched my life 1126 00:43:53,397 --> 00:43:54,000 that I could not allow her to pass into oblivion. 1127 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:56,266 that I could not allow her to pass into oblivion. 1128 00:43:56,333 --> 00:44:00,000 So I incorporated her programs back into my own. 1129 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,138 So I incorporated her programs back into my own. 1130 00:44:01,205 --> 00:44:05,376 I have transferred her memories to me. 1131 00:44:07,845 --> 00:44:10,114 Mr. Data, will you take your position. 1132 00:44:13,317 --> 00:44:15,252 Mr. Crusher 1133 00:44:15,319 --> 00:44:18,000 lay in a course for the Starbase on Otar II. 1134 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:19,323 lay in a course for the Starbase on Otar II. 1135 00:44:22,192 --> 00:44:24,000 WESLEY: Course is set, sir. 1136 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:25,763 WESLEY: Course is set, sir. 1137 00:44:25,829 --> 00:44:27,798 PICARD: Engage.