1 00:00:02,635 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 43930.7. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,741 Captain's Log, Stardate 43930.7. 3 00:00:07,807 --> 00:00:09,709 The Enterprise has been in attendance 4 00:00:09,776 --> 00:00:12,000 at the biennial Trade Agreements Conference 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,412 at the biennial Trade Agreements Conference 6 00:00:12,479 --> 00:00:14,013 on Betazed. 7 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:16,182 For the first time, the Ferengi are present 8 00:00:16,249 --> 00:00:18,000 and I have reluctantly consented 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,084 and I have reluctantly consented 10 00:00:18,151 --> 00:00:19,786 to their boarding the Enterprise 11 00:00:19,853 --> 00:00:21,221 for the closing reception. 12 00:00:21,287 --> 00:00:23,123 ( people talking, laughing ) 13 00:00:23,189 --> 00:00:24,000 ( rhythmic music playing ) 14 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,724 ( rhythmic music playing ) 15 00:00:44,310 --> 00:00:46,746 Check and mate. 16 00:00:46,813 --> 00:00:48,000 WESLEY: Perfect. 17 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,315 WESLEY: Perfect. 18 00:00:49,382 --> 00:00:52,452 The Queen's Gambit, finished off with the Aldabren Exchange. 19 00:00:52,519 --> 00:00:53,787 Unfair. 20 00:00:53,853 --> 00:00:54,000 I-I couldn't concentrate with all that noise. 21 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:57,257 I-I couldn't concentrate with all that noise. 22 00:00:57,323 --> 00:00:58,391 WESLEY: Noise? 23 00:00:58,458 --> 00:01:00,000 It's Algolian ceremonial rhythms. 24 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,527 It's Algolian ceremonial rhythms. 25 00:01:02,162 --> 00:01:03,596 ( snorts ) 26 00:01:08,401 --> 00:01:10,336 A toast to the success 27 00:01:10,403 --> 00:01:12,000 of the Trade Conference, Reittan. 28 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,405 of the Trade Conference, Reittan. 29 00:01:12,472 --> 00:01:13,406 I must admit... 30 00:01:13,473 --> 00:01:16,443 I had some doubts when you invited the Ferengi. 31 00:01:16,509 --> 00:01:18,000 They made a profit and behaved themselves. 32 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,244 They made a profit and behaved themselves. 33 00:01:18,311 --> 00:01:19,312 What more could one ask? 34 00:01:19,379 --> 00:01:21,247 Still, they trouble me. 35 00:01:21,314 --> 00:01:23,116 We Betazeds are uncomfortable 36 00:01:23,183 --> 00:01:24,000 with species like the Ferengi 37 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:26,085 with species like the Ferengi 38 00:01:26,152 --> 00:01:27,620 whose minds we can't read. 39 00:01:27,687 --> 00:01:29,556 DATA: Perhaps your telepathic skills 40 00:01:29,622 --> 00:01:30,000 are ineffective owing to the anomalous construction 41 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:32,158 are ineffective owing to the anomalous construction 42 00:01:32,225 --> 00:01:33,526 of the Ferengi brain, which is composed 43 00:01:33,593 --> 00:01:34,561 of four different... 44 00:01:34,627 --> 00:01:36,000 Thank you, Mr. Data. 45 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,095 Thank you, Mr. Data. 46 00:01:36,162 --> 00:01:39,165 It was thoughtful of you to invite Lwaxana Troi to be 47 00:01:39,232 --> 00:01:40,400 part of the Betazed delegation. 48 00:01:40,467 --> 00:01:42,000 REITTAN: Yes, Lwaxana and I go way back. 49 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,169 REITTAN: Yes, Lwaxana and I go way back. 50 00:01:43,236 --> 00:01:44,737 Her first husband and I were old friends 51 00:01:44,804 --> 00:01:46,706 and I've known Deanna since she was a child. 52 00:01:46,773 --> 00:01:48,000 I'm sure Counselor Troi appreciates the opportunity 53 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,842 I'm sure Counselor Troi appreciates the opportunity 54 00:01:48,908 --> 00:01:50,310 to spend time with her mother. 55 00:01:50,376 --> 00:01:54,000 LWAXANA: Little One, you could at least pretend you're happy to see me. 56 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,414 LWAXANA: Little One, you could at least pretend you're happy to see me. 57 00:01:54,481 --> 00:01:57,584 Mother, we're among non-telepaths. 58 00:01:57,650 --> 00:02:00,000 It's impolite not to speak aloud. 59 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,386 It's impolite not to speak aloud. 60 00:02:00,453 --> 00:02:03,189 You mean talk with my mouth full? 61 00:02:03,256 --> 00:02:04,557 Deanna, please. 62 00:02:07,827 --> 00:02:09,195 Well, all right. 63 00:02:09,262 --> 00:02:10,864 You want me to say something aloud. 64 00:02:10,930 --> 00:02:12,000 Have you ever considered, if you'd stayed on Betazed 65 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,633 Have you ever considered, if you'd stayed on Betazed 66 00:02:13,700 --> 00:02:15,768 you might have been a happier person? 67 00:02:15,835 --> 00:02:18,000 Let's not guess what might have been. 68 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,638 Let's not guess what might have been. 69 00:02:18,705 --> 00:02:21,307 I love my work on the Enterprise. 70 00:02:21,374 --> 00:02:23,176 Yes, of course you do 71 00:02:23,243 --> 00:02:24,000 but it's all business and no play. 72 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,378 but it's all business and no play. 73 00:02:25,445 --> 00:02:27,714 You've got to enjoy life, relax. 74 00:02:27,780 --> 00:02:29,415 Like I do. 75 00:02:29,482 --> 00:02:30,000 Find yourself the right man. 76 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,317 Find yourself the right man. 77 00:02:31,384 --> 00:02:32,652 Think of your future. 78 00:02:32,719 --> 00:02:34,687 Think of my future. 79 00:02:34,754 --> 00:02:36,000 Lwaxana, Deanna. 80 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,456 Lwaxana, Deanna. 81 00:02:36,523 --> 00:02:37,857 Anything I can do for you? 82 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:42,000 Could I...? 83 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,563 Could I...? 84 00:02:50,403 --> 00:02:53,339 She's as repulsive as the rest of them. 85 00:02:53,406 --> 00:02:54,000 Repulsive? 86 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,341 Repulsive? 87 00:02:55,408 --> 00:02:57,477 I find her exotic. 88 00:02:59,579 --> 00:03:00,000 And what an advantage her telepathy would be 89 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:02,482 And what an advantage her telepathy would be 90 00:03:02,549 --> 00:03:03,783 in our negotiations. 91 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:06,000 To read our competitors' minds. 92 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,486 To read our competitors' minds. 93 00:03:06,553 --> 00:03:08,555 Yes, that would be valuable. 94 00:03:08,621 --> 00:03:10,957 But she'd never agree 95 00:03:11,024 --> 00:03:12,000 to use her powers to help us. 96 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,326 to use her powers to help us. 97 00:03:13,393 --> 00:03:15,395 I'm not so sure. 98 00:03:17,630 --> 00:03:18,000 Lwaxana Troi of Betazed, I believe. 99 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:20,934 Lwaxana Troi of Betazed, I believe. 100 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:22,702 I am DaiMon Tog 101 00:03:22,769 --> 00:03:24,000 of the Ferengi vessel Krayton. 102 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,370 of the Ferengi vessel Krayton. 103 00:03:24,437 --> 00:03:25,371 May I join you? 104 00:03:25,438 --> 00:03:26,673 I was just going to see 105 00:03:26,739 --> 00:03:27,674 Captain Picard. 106 00:03:27,740 --> 00:03:28,741 Excuse me. 107 00:03:35,682 --> 00:03:36,000 Oh, Jean-Luc. Jean-Luc! 108 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,849 Oh, Jean-Luc. Jean-Luc! 109 00:03:36,916 --> 00:03:38,484 Come have a drink with me. 110 00:03:38,551 --> 00:03:39,986 Tell me what you've been up to. 111 00:03:40,053 --> 00:03:41,521 Perhaps later, Lwaxana. 112 00:03:41,588 --> 00:03:42,000 Mr. Data and I were about to show Reittan Grax 113 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:44,524 Mr. Data and I were about to show Reittan Grax 114 00:03:44,591 --> 00:03:46,326 the, um... the, um... 115 00:03:46,392 --> 00:03:48,000 the new door mechanisms on the aft turbolifts. 116 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,329 the new door mechanisms on the aft turbolifts. 117 00:03:49,395 --> 00:03:50,863 If you'll excuse us. 118 00:03:55,802 --> 00:04:00,000 Lwaxana Troi, I desire you. 119 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,306 Lwaxana Troi, I desire you. 120 00:04:00,373 --> 00:04:01,574 What? 121 00:04:01,641 --> 00:04:05,878 You see, your Betazoid skills would be very useful to me 122 00:04:05,945 --> 00:04:06,000 and I find you very attractive. 123 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:08,281 and I find you very attractive. 124 00:04:08,348 --> 00:04:12,000 I am willing to pay handsomely for you. 125 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,652 I am willing to pay handsomely for you. 126 00:04:12,719 --> 00:04:14,587 I don't believe this. 127 00:04:14,654 --> 00:04:16,489 You must be aware 128 00:04:16,556 --> 00:04:18,000 that every female has her price. 129 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,792 that every female has her price. 130 00:04:25,932 --> 00:04:29,335 Let's get one thing straight, little man. 131 00:04:29,402 --> 00:04:30,000 I am not for sale. 132 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,803 I am not for sale. 133 00:04:30,870 --> 00:04:34,707 And if, by some chance, I were to become available 134 00:04:34,774 --> 00:04:36,000 I would rather eat 135 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,376 I would rather eat 136 00:04:36,442 --> 00:04:38,678 Orion wing-slugs than deal with a toad-faced 137 00:04:38,745 --> 00:04:40,613 troll like you! 138 00:04:40,680 --> 00:04:42,000 So, go away and find yourself somebody else to become 139 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,916 So, go away and find yourself somebody else to become 140 00:04:43,983 --> 00:04:45,551 your property. 141 00:04:45,618 --> 00:04:47,854 As you wish. 142 00:04:51,090 --> 00:04:54,000 Now that you've totally humiliated us 143 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,694 Now that you've totally humiliated us 144 00:04:54,761 --> 00:04:57,530 may we return to our vessel? 145 00:04:57,597 --> 00:05:00,000 She is exhilarating, isn't she? 146 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,534 She is exhilarating, isn't she? 147 00:05:01,601 --> 00:05:02,769 ( chuckles ) 148 00:05:02,835 --> 00:05:06,000 And now I want her more than ever. 149 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,906 And now I want her more than ever. 150 00:05:06,973 --> 00:05:10,777 Lwaxana Troi, you will be mine. 151 00:05:38,771 --> 00:05:42,000 Space, the final frontier. 152 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,342 Space, the final frontier. 153 00:05:43,409 --> 00:05:47,013 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 154 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:48,000 Its continuing mission-- 155 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,015 Its continuing mission-- 156 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:52,985 to explore strange new worlds 157 00:05:53,052 --> 00:05:54,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 158 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:57,657 to seek out new life and new civilizations 159 00:05:57,724 --> 00:06:00,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 160 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,028 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 161 00:07:03,189 --> 00:07:05,591 Are we at war with the Ferengi yet? 162 00:07:05,658 --> 00:07:06,000 DaiMon Tog has returned to his vessel 163 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,660 DaiMon Tog has returned to his vessel 164 00:07:07,727 --> 00:07:09,128 and the Ferengi have left orbit. 165 00:07:09,195 --> 00:07:11,664 My mother will be relieved. 166 00:07:11,731 --> 00:07:12,000 I hear she handled the situation 167 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:14,667 I hear she handled the situation 168 00:07:14,734 --> 00:07:16,002 quite skillfully. 169 00:07:16,068 --> 00:07:17,737 An admirable woman. 170 00:07:17,804 --> 00:07:18,000 I'll be sure to tell her you said so. 171 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,906 I'll be sure to tell her you said so. 172 00:07:19,972 --> 00:07:22,909 LWAXANA: Come in, Little One. 173 00:07:22,975 --> 00:07:24,000 ( sighs ) 174 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,677 ( sighs ) 175 00:07:28,014 --> 00:07:30,000 Mother? 176 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,617 Mother? 177 00:07:31,684 --> 00:07:34,854 Mother, please. 178 00:07:37,223 --> 00:07:38,624 Oh... 179 00:07:38,691 --> 00:07:42,000 Oh, after that awful little Ferengi insulted me 180 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,195 Oh, after that awful little Ferengi insulted me 181 00:07:42,261 --> 00:07:44,230 I needed to center myself. 182 00:07:44,297 --> 00:07:47,600 Can you imagine that dreadful little creature 183 00:07:47,667 --> 00:07:48,000 talking to me like that? 184 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,135 talking to me like that? 185 00:07:49,202 --> 00:07:50,269 Doesn't he realize 186 00:07:50,336 --> 00:07:54,000 that I am the daughter of the Fifth House of Betazed 187 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,006 that I am the daughter of the Fifth House of Betazed 188 00:07:54,073 --> 00:07:56,776 Holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx? 189 00:07:56,843 --> 00:08:00,000 The Sacred Chalice of Rixx is an old clay pot 190 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,246 The Sacred Chalice of Rixx is an old clay pot 191 00:08:00,313 --> 00:08:02,515 with mold growing inside it. 192 00:08:02,582 --> 00:08:05,017 Oh, well, perhaps one day, when you're older and wiser 193 00:08:05,084 --> 00:08:06,000 you'll understand. 194 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,886 you'll understand. 195 00:08:06,953 --> 00:08:08,521 Come on, Little One, sit down. 196 00:08:08,588 --> 00:08:09,822 Talk to me. 197 00:08:09,889 --> 00:08:11,657 We spend so little time together. 198 00:08:11,724 --> 00:08:12,000 That's true. 199 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,659 That's true. 200 00:08:13,726 --> 00:08:18,000 I'm sorry, and I didn't mean to get so upset with you 201 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,764 I'm sorry, and I didn't mean to get so upset with you 202 00:08:18,831 --> 00:08:20,733 at the reception. 203 00:08:20,800 --> 00:08:23,269 Oh, no. Deanna, try to understand. 204 00:08:23,336 --> 00:08:24,000 You're all I have. 205 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,737 You're all I have. 206 00:08:24,804 --> 00:08:27,840 My only concern is for your happiness. 207 00:08:27,907 --> 00:08:29,842 I am happy. 208 00:08:29,909 --> 00:08:30,000 Why can't you believe that? 209 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:32,278 Why can't you believe that? 210 00:08:32,345 --> 00:08:35,982 Oh, I wish I could, but how much happiness is there 211 00:08:36,048 --> 00:08:38,751 in always being there for someone else 212 00:08:38,818 --> 00:08:40,286 and never being there for yourself? 213 00:08:40,353 --> 00:08:42,000 I get a great deal of satisfaction out of my work. 214 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,823 I get a great deal of satisfaction out of my work. 215 00:08:43,890 --> 00:08:45,157 Oh, well, I'm sure you do. 216 00:08:45,224 --> 00:08:47,894 I'm sure it's very rewarding in its way, but... 217 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:48,000 ( sighs ) 218 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,895 ( sighs ) 219 00:08:48,961 --> 00:08:50,830 ...what about a family? 220 00:08:50,897 --> 00:08:52,932 This is my family-- 221 00:08:52,999 --> 00:08:54,000 my friends, here on the Enterprise. 222 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:56,702 my friends, here on the Enterprise. 223 00:08:56,769 --> 00:08:59,906 All right, in case I have to spell it out for you 224 00:08:59,972 --> 00:09:00,000 I am talking about finding a husband, having a child. 225 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:03,676 I am talking about finding a husband, having a child. 226 00:09:03,743 --> 00:09:05,244 That's what made me happy. 227 00:09:05,311 --> 00:09:06,000 At least, until now. 228 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,913 At least, until now. 229 00:09:06,979 --> 00:09:10,883 Mother, look, perhaps someday, I will marry 230 00:09:10,950 --> 00:09:12,000 but you have to let me make my own choices 231 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,620 but you have to let me make my own choices 232 00:09:14,687 --> 00:09:17,323 live my own life, and not the life 233 00:09:17,390 --> 00:09:18,000 that you would choose for me. 234 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,824 that you would choose for me. 235 00:09:18,891 --> 00:09:21,727 You had your chance with Commander Riker. 236 00:09:21,794 --> 00:09:23,229 Look how you ruined that. 237 00:09:23,296 --> 00:09:24,000 I did not ruin anything. 238 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,864 I did not ruin anything. 239 00:09:24,931 --> 00:09:26,999 We've become very good friends. 240 00:09:27,066 --> 00:09:28,701 Well, all the better. 241 00:09:28,768 --> 00:09:30,000 You certainly wouldn't want to marry an enemy. 242 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,837 You certainly wouldn't want to marry an enemy. 243 00:09:31,904 --> 00:09:33,873 I see we can't talk about this. 244 00:09:33,940 --> 00:09:36,000 Very well, have it your own way, Little One. 245 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,209 Very well, have it your own way, Little One. 246 00:09:37,276 --> 00:09:38,744 Little One?! 247 00:09:38,811 --> 00:09:41,847 You called me that when I was five. 248 00:09:41,914 --> 00:09:42,000 Now, stop demeaning me and address me as an adult. 249 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:46,218 Now, stop demeaning me and address me as an adult. 250 00:09:47,853 --> 00:09:48,000 I'll be home on Betazed if you need me, Little... 251 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:50,289 I'll be home on Betazed if you need me, Little... 252 00:09:50,356 --> 00:09:52,758 Deanna. 253 00:09:56,729 --> 00:09:59,165 Adding preprocessors to the neutrino counters 254 00:09:59,231 --> 00:10:00,000 boosted efficiency by 11%. 255 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,800 boosted efficiency by 11%. 256 00:10:00,866 --> 00:10:02,902 Of course, Commander La Forge and Commander Data 257 00:10:02,969 --> 00:10:03,903 did most of the work... 258 00:10:03,970 --> 00:10:04,870 Not so fast, Wesley. 259 00:10:04,937 --> 00:10:06,000 Reprocessing the data with an optical chip 260 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,640 Reprocessing the data with an optical chip 261 00:10:07,707 --> 00:10:08,641 was your idea. 262 00:10:08,708 --> 00:10:10,743 That is correct, sir. 263 00:10:10,810 --> 00:10:12,000 Although Commander La Forge and I designed the chip 264 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,045 Although Commander La Forge and I designed the chip 265 00:10:13,112 --> 00:10:15,848 Mr. Crusher derived the equation governing its operation. 266 00:10:15,915 --> 00:10:18,000 The point is, you completed the upgrade well ahead of schedule. 267 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,651 The point is, you completed the upgrade well ahead of schedule. 268 00:10:18,718 --> 00:10:19,652 Very impressive. 269 00:10:19,719 --> 00:10:21,821 Indeed. Fine work. 270 00:10:21,887 --> 00:10:23,689 We shall miss you, Mr. Crusher. 271 00:10:23,756 --> 00:10:24,000 As you've guessed, final entrance examination scores 272 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:26,392 As you've guessed, final entrance examination scores 273 00:10:26,459 --> 00:10:28,894 from Starfleet Academy have arrived. 274 00:10:28,961 --> 00:10:29,829 Congratulations. 275 00:10:29,895 --> 00:10:30,000 As soon as you have completed the oral exam 276 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,898 As soon as you have completed the oral exam 277 00:10:32,965 --> 00:10:34,767 you'll be formally admitted. 278 00:10:34,834 --> 00:10:36,000 We'll have you back at Betazed in plenty of time 279 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,635 We'll have you back at Betazed in plenty of time 280 00:10:36,702 --> 00:10:38,204 to meet up with the Academy transport ship. 281 00:10:38,270 --> 00:10:39,805 Thank you, sir. 282 00:10:39,872 --> 00:10:41,941 That'll be all. 283 00:10:42,975 --> 00:10:44,310 Number One, a moment. 284 00:10:44,377 --> 00:10:46,746 Yes, Captain? 285 00:10:46,812 --> 00:10:48,000 You'll agree that this is a fairly routine mapping mission? 286 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:50,082 You'll agree that this is a fairly routine mapping mission? 287 00:10:50,149 --> 00:10:51,217 Yes, sir. 288 00:10:52,251 --> 00:10:54,000 Counselor Troi had the good sense 289 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,120 Counselor Troi had the good sense 290 00:10:54,186 --> 00:10:55,321 to ask for shore leave. 291 00:10:55,388 --> 00:10:58,657 I can see I'm going to have to suggest it to you. 292 00:10:58,724 --> 00:11:00,000 Have a good time, Number One. 293 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,960 Have a good time, Number One. 294 00:11:10,770 --> 00:11:12,000 ( indistinct conversation ) 295 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,806 ( indistinct conversation ) 296 00:11:20,913 --> 00:11:22,014 ( Deanna laughing ) 297 00:11:22,081 --> 00:11:23,916 RIKER: ...your mother. 298 00:11:26,452 --> 00:11:28,154 I think it's around here somewhere. 299 00:11:28,220 --> 00:11:29,321 Well, maybe it died. 300 00:11:29,388 --> 00:11:30,000 It has been a few years. 301 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,057 It has been a few years. 302 00:11:31,123 --> 00:11:33,692 Muktok live for hundreds of years. 303 00:11:33,759 --> 00:11:35,194 Here it is. 304 00:11:35,261 --> 00:11:36,000 Oh! 305 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,328 Oh! 306 00:11:36,395 --> 00:11:42,000 Oh... oh, it's lovely. 307 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,101 Oh... oh, it's lovely. 308 00:11:42,168 --> 00:11:43,769 ( musical tinkling ) 309 00:11:43,836 --> 00:11:46,105 I remember that sound 310 00:11:46,172 --> 00:11:48,000 and all the good times we had. 311 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,275 and all the good times we had. 312 00:11:49,341 --> 00:11:53,045 I remember a certain junior officer 313 00:11:53,112 --> 00:11:54,000 meeting a very serious psychology student. 314 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:57,183 meeting a very serious psychology student. 315 00:11:57,249 --> 00:12:00,000 The best part about being assigned to Betazed. 316 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,920 The best part about being assigned to Betazed. 317 00:12:03,556 --> 00:12:06,000 LWAXANA: Ah, this is the perfect spot. 318 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,225 LWAXANA: Ah, this is the perfect spot. 319 00:12:06,292 --> 00:12:08,160 Put the food down over there, Mr. Homn. 320 00:12:08,227 --> 00:12:12,000 Oh, isn't it a beautiful day for a picnic? 321 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,198 Oh, isn't it a beautiful day for a picnic? 322 00:12:12,264 --> 00:12:14,166 ( sighing ) Oh, they'll be joining us in a moment. 323 00:12:14,233 --> 00:12:16,035 No, no, not that. Here, I-I-I... 324 00:12:16,102 --> 00:12:17,803 Put the food over there. 325 00:12:17,870 --> 00:12:18,000 No, no, you can go back... 326 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,971 No, no, you can go back... 327 00:12:19,038 --> 00:12:22,274 Mother, how did you know about this place? 328 00:12:22,341 --> 00:12:24,000 Your father used to bring me here. 329 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,244 Your father used to bring me here. 330 00:12:25,311 --> 00:12:26,779 Sit down. 331 00:12:26,846 --> 00:12:29,081 RIKER: And you even brought provisions. 332 00:12:29,148 --> 00:12:30,000 Very thoughtful. 333 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,216 Very thoughtful. 334 00:12:30,282 --> 00:12:32,284 Here, Will, Deanna. 335 00:12:32,351 --> 00:12:33,953 Try an oskoid. 336 00:12:34,019 --> 00:12:35,521 They're delicious. 337 00:12:40,025 --> 00:12:40,993 You see, that sap 338 00:12:41,060 --> 00:12:42,000 running through the veins helps keep it warm. 339 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,295 running through the veins helps keep it warm. 340 00:12:46,999 --> 00:12:48,000 Very tasty. 341 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,868 Very tasty. 342 00:12:48,934 --> 00:12:50,503 So, tell us, Lwaxana, the last time we met 343 00:12:50,569 --> 00:12:52,071 you were looking for a husband. 344 00:12:52,138 --> 00:12:53,072 Have you had any luck? 345 00:12:53,139 --> 00:12:54,000 Alas, no, but what happens to me isn't important. 346 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:59,445 Alas, no, but what happens to me isn't important. 347 00:12:59,512 --> 00:13:00,000 I am much more concerned 348 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,180 I am much more concerned 349 00:13:01,247 --> 00:13:03,983 with other people getting on with their lives. 350 00:13:04,049 --> 00:13:05,317 Mother. 351 00:13:07,219 --> 00:13:08,120 Mr. Homn 352 00:13:08,187 --> 00:13:12,000 I noticed some uttaberries back along the path. 353 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,024 I noticed some uttaberries back along the path. 354 00:13:12,091 --> 00:13:13,292 Pick some. 355 00:13:14,593 --> 00:13:18,000 Well, Mr. Homn and I could go back home 356 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,364 Well, Mr. Homn and I could go back home 357 00:13:18,430 --> 00:13:20,566 if you two would like to be alone. 358 00:13:20,633 --> 00:13:22,535 It's, uh, such a romantic setting. 359 00:13:22,601 --> 00:13:24,000 Mother, stop it! 360 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,236 Mother, stop it! 361 00:13:24,303 --> 00:13:27,273 Darling, you have been so excitable lately. 362 00:13:27,339 --> 00:13:29,108 Have you ever thought 363 00:13:29,175 --> 00:13:30,000 of a leave of absence? 364 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,209 of a leave of absence? 365 00:13:30,276 --> 00:13:31,877 I could talk to Jean-Luc. 366 00:13:31,944 --> 00:13:33,212 Try the oskoid. 367 00:13:33,279 --> 00:13:34,380 Very different. 368 00:13:34,446 --> 00:13:36,000 ( hum of an active transport) 369 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,815 ( hum of an active transport) 370 00:13:39,652 --> 00:13:41,153 What the...? Oh. 371 00:13:41,220 --> 00:13:42,000 For one whose beauty surpasses even these pericules. 372 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,956 For one whose beauty surpasses even these pericules. 373 00:13:44,023 --> 00:13:45,491 DaiMon Tog 374 00:13:45,558 --> 00:13:47,927 I thought the Krayton left orbit hours ago. 375 00:13:47,993 --> 00:13:48,000 It did. 376 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,295 It did. 377 00:13:49,361 --> 00:13:52,264 But when I tried to get the image of Lwaxana Troi 378 00:13:52,331 --> 00:13:54,000 out of my mind, I could not succeed. 379 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,466 out of my mind, I could not succeed. 380 00:13:54,533 --> 00:13:56,402 This is ludicrous. 381 00:13:56,468 --> 00:14:00,000 You mean, you came all the way back to Betazed for me? 382 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,406 You mean, you came all the way back to Betazed for me? 383 00:14:00,472 --> 00:14:02,374 Why continue to search for perfection 384 00:14:02,441 --> 00:14:04,243 once you have found it? 385 00:14:04,310 --> 00:14:06,000 I don't believe this. 386 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,246 I don't believe this. 387 00:14:07,313 --> 00:14:08,480 Now, look, demon Tog 388 00:14:08,547 --> 00:14:10,149 or whatever you call yourself 389 00:14:10,216 --> 00:14:11,917 I am the daughter of the Fifth House 390 00:14:11,984 --> 00:14:12,000 Holder of the Scared Chalice of Rixx 391 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,519 Holder of the Scared Chalice of Rixx 392 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:15,321 Heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed 393 00:14:15,387 --> 00:14:18,000 and unless you want to create an interstellar incident 394 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,123 and unless you want to create an interstellar incident 395 00:14:18,190 --> 00:14:19,992 you had better beam back to your ship. 396 00:14:20,059 --> 00:14:22,294 Returning to my ship is exactly what I had in mind. 397 00:14:23,929 --> 00:14:24,000 Krayton, transport four immediately. 398 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,031 Krayton, transport four immediately. 399 00:14:26,098 --> 00:14:27,866 No, Tog... 400 00:14:45,317 --> 00:14:48,000 FERENGI: Pawn takes Knight, King's Level. 401 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,387 FERENGI: Pawn takes Knight, King's Level. 402 00:14:48,454 --> 00:14:51,090 ( chuckling ) 403 00:14:58,330 --> 00:15:00,000 FERENGI 2: Bishop takes Knight, King's Level. 404 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:02,434 FERENGI 2: Bishop takes Knight, King's Level. 405 00:15:09,441 --> 00:15:11,577 Rook to Queen Four. 406 00:15:12,645 --> 00:15:13,979 ( groans ) 407 00:15:14,046 --> 00:15:16,048 ( Ferengi chuckling ) 408 00:15:18,350 --> 00:15:20,286 Lwaxana? 409 00:15:20,352 --> 00:15:22,121 Oh... 410 00:15:22,187 --> 00:15:23,956 Deanna? 411 00:15:24,023 --> 00:15:25,124 Where are we? 412 00:15:25,190 --> 00:15:26,592 From the smell of things 413 00:15:26,659 --> 00:15:29,128 I'd say we're aboard a Ferengi vessel. 414 00:15:29,194 --> 00:15:30,000 The Ferengi can't do that. 415 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,329 The Ferengi can't do that. 416 00:15:30,396 --> 00:15:31,196 You're Starfleet officers. 417 00:15:31,263 --> 00:15:33,465 Well, Tog must not have read that chapter 418 00:15:33,532 --> 00:15:35,134 in the Ferengi Book of Etiquette. 419 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:36,000 Enterprise? 420 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,669 Enterprise? 421 00:15:38,671 --> 00:15:41,473 Must be too far out of range. 422 00:15:41,540 --> 00:15:42,000 Oh... 423 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,541 Oh... 424 00:15:49,515 --> 00:15:50,549 ( yelps ) 425 00:15:50,616 --> 00:15:51,450 ( both gasp ) 426 00:15:51,517 --> 00:15:54,000 DaiMon, they have regained consciousness. 427 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,087 DaiMon, they have regained consciousness. 428 00:15:55,154 --> 00:15:56,522 Very good. 429 00:16:06,699 --> 00:16:07,633 ( gasps ) 430 00:16:07,700 --> 00:16:09,301 I should have known. 431 00:16:09,368 --> 00:16:12,000 Even their transporters can't be trusted. 432 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,371 Even their transporters can't be trusted. 433 00:16:16,041 --> 00:16:17,209 Why have you removed 434 00:16:17,276 --> 00:16:18,000 our clothing? 435 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,210 our clothing? 436 00:16:18,277 --> 00:16:22,147 Females do not deserve the honor of clothing. 437 00:16:22,214 --> 00:16:23,382 They're as bad as humans. 438 00:16:23,449 --> 00:16:24,000 Look at that leer on his face. 439 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,717 Look at that leer on his face. 440 00:16:29,588 --> 00:16:30,000 No, his is an expression of revulsion 441 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:34,159 No, his is an expression of revulsion 442 00:16:34,226 --> 00:16:36,000 but it is a feeling that I do not share, Lwaxana. 443 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,196 but it is a feeling that I do not share, Lwaxana. 444 00:16:45,270 --> 00:16:46,205 Oh, uh... 445 00:16:46,271 --> 00:16:47,673 Well, it's cold in here. 446 00:16:47,740 --> 00:16:48,000 Do you want me to become ill? 447 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:50,442 Do you want me to become ill? 448 00:16:50,509 --> 00:16:52,211 You must forgive the Doctor. 449 00:16:52,277 --> 00:16:54,000 He is not accustomed to dealing with Betazoid females. 450 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,414 He is not accustomed to dealing with Betazoid females. 451 00:16:55,481 --> 00:16:58,083 Now, Lwaxana 452 00:16:58,150 --> 00:17:00,000 I have a, uh, business proposition for you. 453 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,286 I have a, uh, business proposition for you. 454 00:17:01,353 --> 00:17:03,188 Thanks, but I'm not interested in any of your propositions. 455 00:17:03,255 --> 00:17:04,390 Hear me out. 456 00:17:04,456 --> 00:17:06,000 Your telepathic powers could bring us both great profit. 457 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,559 Your telepathic powers could bring us both great profit. 458 00:17:07,626 --> 00:17:09,661 Huh. Why would I want to bring you profit? 459 00:17:09,728 --> 00:17:12,000 In order to keep your daughter alive and healthy, for one. 460 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:14,600 In order to keep your daughter alive and healthy, for one. 461 00:17:14,666 --> 00:17:17,136 TOG: There is no need for threats. 462 00:17:17,202 --> 00:17:18,000 Lwaxana is a sensible female. 463 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,038 Lwaxana is a sensible female. 464 00:17:20,105 --> 00:17:22,107 I don't like the sound of this, Mother. 465 00:17:22,174 --> 00:17:24,000 I believe I can control him, Little One. 466 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,310 I believe I can control him, Little One. 467 00:17:25,377 --> 00:17:29,314 I'm sure that, uh... we can talk about this. 468 00:17:29,381 --> 00:17:30,000 Just the two of us. 469 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:32,117 Just the two of us. 470 00:17:32,184 --> 00:17:34,753 A wise choice. 471 00:17:34,820 --> 00:17:36,000 Farek, leave us. 472 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,822 Farek, leave us. 473 00:17:36,889 --> 00:17:38,390 Wel... 474 00:17:45,664 --> 00:17:47,466 And you may rejoin 475 00:17:47,533 --> 00:17:48,000 your friend. 476 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,467 your friend. 477 00:17:48,534 --> 00:17:50,235 Mother, are you sure? 478 00:17:50,302 --> 00:17:52,237 I'll be fine. 479 00:17:53,272 --> 00:17:54,000 ( console beeps ) 480 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,206 ( console beeps ) 481 00:18:00,679 --> 00:18:02,147 Mm. 482 00:18:08,454 --> 00:18:09,721 ( chuckles nervously ) 483 00:18:09,788 --> 00:18:12,000 And now, Lwaxana Troi... 484 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,357 And now, Lwaxana Troi... 485 00:18:12,424 --> 00:18:15,427 let us talk. 486 00:18:35,347 --> 00:18:36,000 15 hours from Gamma Erandi and already the subspace static 487 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,283 15 hours from Gamma Erandi and already the subspace static 488 00:18:38,350 --> 00:18:40,352 is playing hell with the communications. 489 00:18:40,419 --> 00:18:42,000 Just what you'd expect from a stellar nursery. 490 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,721 Just what you'd expect from a stellar nursery. 491 00:18:42,788 --> 00:18:44,223 Wesley, congratulations 492 00:18:44,289 --> 00:18:46,592 on passing your Starfleet written examination. 493 00:18:46,658 --> 00:18:48,000 An excellent achievement. 494 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,260 An excellent achievement. 495 00:18:48,327 --> 00:18:49,261 Thanks, Data. 496 00:18:49,328 --> 00:18:51,663 Now, if I can just do as well on the oral exams. 497 00:18:51,730 --> 00:18:53,131 Not to worry, you will. 498 00:18:53,198 --> 00:18:54,000 And when you return 499 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,132 And when you return 500 00:18:54,199 --> 00:18:56,568 we'll be gaining the best ensign in the fleet. 501 00:18:56,635 --> 00:18:57,736 There is no guarantee 502 00:18:57,803 --> 00:19:00,000 that Wesley will be reassigned to the Enterprise. 503 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,873 that Wesley will be reassigned to the Enterprise. 504 00:19:00,939 --> 00:19:04,376 91% of Starfleet graduates are not posted 505 00:19:04,443 --> 00:19:06,000 to Galaxy-class starships on their first assignment. 506 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,712 to Galaxy-class starships on their first assignment. 507 00:19:06,778 --> 00:19:07,946 I never thought of that. 508 00:19:08,013 --> 00:19:11,450 I always assumed I'd be coming back to the Enterprise. 509 00:19:11,517 --> 00:19:12,000 Well, I'm sure Captain Picard will request you. 510 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:14,419 Well, I'm sure Captain Picard will request you. 511 00:19:14,486 --> 00:19:15,921 That is, if he's still 512 00:19:15,988 --> 00:19:18,000 commanding the Enterprise when you graduate. 513 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,324 commanding the Enterprise when you graduate. 514 00:19:19,391 --> 00:19:22,794 I never thought of that, either. 515 00:19:22,861 --> 00:19:24,000 I never thought I'd feel this way 516 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,830 I never thought I'd feel this way 517 00:19:24,897 --> 00:19:27,466 about leaving you guys and the Enterprise. 518 00:19:27,533 --> 00:19:30,000 Is that not part of the human experience? 519 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,302 Is that not part of the human experience? 520 00:19:30,369 --> 00:19:31,436 Growth and change? 521 00:19:31,503 --> 00:19:32,771 Well, I suppose so, but... 522 00:19:32,838 --> 00:19:34,940 Listen, Wesley, I felt the same way 523 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:36,000 when I left my family to go to the Academy 524 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,775 when I left my family to go to the Academy 525 00:19:36,842 --> 00:19:38,710 but it was one of the best times of my life. 526 00:19:38,777 --> 00:19:41,213 You're going to meet new friends and have adventures 527 00:19:41,280 --> 00:19:42,000 that you can't even imagine yet. 528 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,181 that you can't even imagine yet. 529 00:19:43,248 --> 00:19:45,217 I hope you're right, Geordi. 530 00:19:47,553 --> 00:19:48,000 LWAXANA: Oh, Little One 531 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,187 LWAXANA: Oh, Little One 532 00:19:49,254 --> 00:19:52,257 Tog's given me something perfectly hideous to wear. 533 00:19:52,324 --> 00:19:53,926 He says it flatters my beauty. 534 00:19:53,992 --> 00:19:54,000 ( chuckles ) 535 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,294 ( chuckles ) 536 00:20:01,867 --> 00:20:04,636 So far, Mother's in no danger. 537 00:20:04,703 --> 00:20:06,000 I hope she knows what she's doing. 538 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:08,674 I hope she knows what she's doing. 539 00:20:08,740 --> 00:20:10,208 Well, she's bought us some time. 540 00:20:10,275 --> 00:20:11,577 Let's make the most of it. 541 00:20:13,979 --> 00:20:15,213 I wouldn't do that. 542 00:20:16,915 --> 00:20:18,000 I don't need your help. 543 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,317 I don't need your help. 544 00:20:18,383 --> 00:20:19,184 The hell you don't. 545 00:20:19,251 --> 00:20:21,687 You're two moves away from being mated. 546 00:20:25,791 --> 00:20:27,326 ( growls ) 547 00:20:27,392 --> 00:20:28,961 See? You should have listened to me. 548 00:20:29,027 --> 00:20:30,000 Now you've only got one possible escape... 549 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,896 Now you've only got one possible escape... 550 00:20:30,963 --> 00:20:32,331 ( grunts ) 551 00:20:38,537 --> 00:20:39,538 That wasn't it. 552 00:20:42,074 --> 00:20:44,743 ( laughs ) 553 00:20:46,044 --> 00:20:47,613 You should have moved the bishop. 554 00:20:47,679 --> 00:20:48,000 Ridiculous! The bishop was pinned. 555 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:50,015 Ridiculous! The bishop was pinned. 556 00:20:50,082 --> 00:20:51,450 Don't listen to me. 557 00:20:51,516 --> 00:20:54,000 Forget the fact that I beat you in 30 moves. 558 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,353 Forget the fact that I beat you in 30 moves. 559 00:20:54,419 --> 00:20:55,454 Pure luck. 560 00:20:55,520 --> 00:20:56,955 I was being polite. 561 00:20:57,022 --> 00:20:58,590 I could have won in 20. 562 00:21:02,761 --> 00:21:04,596 Then prove it. 563 00:21:09,601 --> 00:21:12,000 Pawn to Queen Four, King's Level. 564 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,405 Pawn to Queen Four, King's Level. 565 00:21:13,472 --> 00:21:16,975 Pawn to King's Bishop Three, Queen's Level. 566 00:21:24,516 --> 00:21:28,053 I must admit, when you, uh, first approached me 567 00:21:28,120 --> 00:21:30,000 aboard the Enterprise, I was... intrigued. 568 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,723 aboard the Enterprise, I was... intrigued. 569 00:21:31,790 --> 00:21:33,392 ( chuckles ): You mean revolted. 570 00:21:33,458 --> 00:21:35,060 Perhaps a little. 571 00:21:35,127 --> 00:21:36,000 Do you forgive me? 572 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,396 Do you forgive me? 573 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:39,564 Yes. 574 00:21:39,631 --> 00:21:41,566 But with your powers 575 00:21:41,633 --> 00:21:42,000 we could be a formidable team. 576 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:45,470 we could be a formidable team. 577 00:21:47,506 --> 00:21:48,000 My, you have great strength in your hands. 578 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:52,377 My, you have great strength in your hands. 579 00:21:52,444 --> 00:21:54,000 And you like that? 580 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,346 And you like that? 581 00:21:54,413 --> 00:21:58,517 ( sighs ): I have always admired strong males. 582 00:21:58,583 --> 00:22:00,000 You are beautiful. 583 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,086 You are beautiful. 584 00:22:01,153 --> 00:22:05,457 It is impossible for me to resist you. 585 00:22:05,524 --> 00:22:06,000 Then, uh... don't. 586 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:09,661 Then, uh... don't. 587 00:22:31,550 --> 00:22:35,087 Initial scans of ionization patterns complete, sir. 588 00:22:35,153 --> 00:22:36,000 Now correlating sensor readings. 589 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,789 Now correlating sensor readings. 590 00:22:40,058 --> 00:22:42,000 It's almost incomprehensible-- 591 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,595 It's almost incomprehensible-- 592 00:22:43,662 --> 00:22:45,997 the amount of energy being expended. 593 00:22:46,064 --> 00:22:48,000 Actually, it is 5.34 times ten to the 41st watt, sir. 594 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:50,469 Actually, it is 5.34 times ten to the 41st watt, sir. 595 00:22:50,535 --> 00:22:52,571 Well within the norm for this type of phenomenon. 596 00:22:52,637 --> 00:22:54,000 Yes, yes, yes, perhaps, Data. 597 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,673 Yes, yes, yes, perhaps, Data. 598 00:22:55,941 --> 00:22:59,044 But that takes away none of the wonder. 599 00:23:06,518 --> 00:23:07,819 Check. 600 00:23:07,886 --> 00:23:09,488 I'm sick of this game. 601 00:23:09,554 --> 00:23:11,623 Of course, now that you are losing. 602 00:23:11,690 --> 00:23:12,000 Who's losing? 603 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,624 Who's losing? 604 00:23:12,691 --> 00:23:14,693 I'm just tired of standing up. 605 00:23:14,760 --> 00:23:16,695 You can't resign now. 606 00:23:16,762 --> 00:23:18,000 It's hard to play from in here. 607 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,029 It's hard to play from in here. 608 00:23:18,096 --> 00:23:19,431 I can't even see the whole board. 609 00:23:19,498 --> 00:23:20,632 Ah. 610 00:23:20,699 --> 00:23:22,567 Then you'll finish the game if I let you 611 00:23:22,634 --> 00:23:24,000 out of the cell? 612 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,069 out of the cell? 613 00:23:24,136 --> 00:23:25,437 I might. 614 00:23:25,504 --> 00:23:26,371 ( laughs ) 615 00:23:26,438 --> 00:23:28,473 Clever, human, but I'm not that foolish. 616 00:23:28,540 --> 00:23:30,000 What, do you think I'm going to try to escape? 617 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,976 What, do you think I'm going to try to escape? 618 00:23:31,042 --> 00:23:32,177 What would that get me? 619 00:23:32,244 --> 00:23:33,512 You've already got her. 620 00:23:36,548 --> 00:23:37,883 Besides, where would I go? 621 00:23:37,949 --> 00:23:40,852 I do not trust you. 622 00:23:40,919 --> 00:23:41,987 Fine. 623 00:23:42,053 --> 00:23:44,055 Thanks for the game. 624 00:23:53,565 --> 00:23:54,000 Come out here. 625 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,500 Come out here. 626 00:24:10,048 --> 00:24:12,000 Now save your rook, if you can. 627 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,618 Now save your rook, if you can. 628 00:24:17,722 --> 00:24:18,000 ...and that was my first husband. 629 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,525 ...and that was my first husband. 630 00:24:20,592 --> 00:24:24,000 Not much of a conversationalist 631 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,696 Not much of a conversationalist 632 00:24:24,763 --> 00:24:27,032 but, uh... what a lover. 633 00:24:27,098 --> 00:24:30,000 Well, then I met... 634 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,202 Well, then I met... 635 00:24:30,268 --> 00:24:34,239 I do not want to hear about your other romances. 636 00:24:34,306 --> 00:24:36,000 It makes me jealous. 637 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,508 It makes me jealous. 638 00:24:38,610 --> 00:24:42,000 My, my, what, uh... big ears you have. 639 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,982 My, my, what, uh... big ears you have. 640 00:24:44,049 --> 00:24:47,252 Has anyone ever told you how attractive they are? 641 00:24:47,319 --> 00:24:48,000 Some females 642 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,520 Some females 643 00:24:48,587 --> 00:24:50,021 think they are my best feature. 644 00:24:52,057 --> 00:24:54,000 No one has ever given me oo-mox like this before. 645 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:56,828 No one has ever given me oo-mox like this before. 646 00:24:56,895 --> 00:24:58,263 Oo-mox? 647 00:24:58,330 --> 00:25:00,000 There's no translation 648 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,832 There's no translation 649 00:25:00,899 --> 00:25:04,636 but the ear is one of our most 650 00:25:04,703 --> 00:25:05,670 erogenous zones. 651 00:25:06,705 --> 00:25:10,008 Those Ferengi have iron jaws. 652 00:25:11,610 --> 00:25:12,000 LWAXANA: Little One, if Tog were a kitten, he'd be purring. 653 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:16,081 LWAXANA: Little One, if Tog were a kitten, he'd be purring. 654 00:25:16,147 --> 00:25:17,515 Good work, Mother. 655 00:25:17,582 --> 00:25:18,000 According to Mother 656 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,850 According to Mother 657 00:25:18,917 --> 00:25:22,520 DaiMon Tog is extremely relaxed at the moment. 658 00:25:22,587 --> 00:25:24,000 Tell Lwaxana to keep him relaxed 659 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,155 Tell Lwaxana to keep him relaxed 660 00:25:24,222 --> 00:25:25,924 while we call in the cavalry. 661 00:25:25,991 --> 00:25:28,560 COMPUTER: Access to communications denied. 662 00:25:28,627 --> 00:25:30,000 All transmissions to be authorized by DaiMon Tog. 663 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:32,664 All transmissions to be authorized by DaiMon Tog. 664 00:25:35,267 --> 00:25:36,000 Let's see just how relaxed DaiMon Tog is. 665 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:39,004 Let's see just how relaxed DaiMon Tog is. 666 00:25:39,070 --> 00:25:41,539 Mother, we're out of the cell 667 00:25:41,606 --> 00:25:42,000 and we're trying to contact the Enterprise 668 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,241 and we're trying to contact the Enterprise 669 00:25:43,308 --> 00:25:45,076 but we can't do it without Tog's access code. 670 00:25:45,143 --> 00:25:46,544 Do you think you could manage to... 671 00:25:46,611 --> 00:25:48,000 LWAXANA: Say no more, Little One. 672 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,814 LWAXANA: Say no more, Little One. 673 00:25:49,881 --> 00:25:54,000 Lwaxana, you and I are going to make such a wonderful team. 674 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,819 Lwaxana, you and I are going to make such a wonderful team. 675 00:25:54,886 --> 00:25:59,224 With your telepathy and my cunning, I foresee... 676 00:25:59,291 --> 00:26:00,000 A very profitable future. 677 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,559 A very profitable future. 678 00:26:01,626 --> 00:26:03,295 ( chuckles in agreement ) 679 00:26:10,035 --> 00:26:12,000 Subspace interference is subsiding, sir. 680 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,971 Subspace interference is subsiding, sir. 681 00:26:13,038 --> 00:26:14,973 Communications have been restored. 682 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:16,107 Good. 683 00:26:16,174 --> 00:26:18,000 Contact Commander Riker on Betazed. 684 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,643 Contact Commander Riker on Betazed. 685 00:26:18,710 --> 00:26:20,712 Message coming in from Betazed, sir. 686 00:26:20,779 --> 00:26:21,780 Priority one. 687 00:26:23,181 --> 00:26:24,000 On screen. 688 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,050 On screen. 689 00:26:25,116 --> 00:26:26,051 Captain Picard, at last. 690 00:26:26,117 --> 00:26:28,987 We have been trying to reach you for two days. 691 00:26:29,054 --> 00:26:30,000 Our communications have been blocked by the nebula, Reittan. 692 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,222 Our communications have been blocked by the nebula, Reittan. 693 00:26:31,289 --> 00:26:33,024 Is there a problem? 694 00:26:33,091 --> 00:26:34,993 I'm afraid so, Captain. 695 00:26:35,060 --> 00:26:36,000 Lwaxana, Deanna and Commander Riker 696 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,996 Lwaxana, Deanna and Commander Riker 697 00:26:38,063 --> 00:26:39,664 have disappeared. 698 00:26:45,870 --> 00:26:48,000 I knew I wanted you the moment I saw you. 699 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,741 I knew I wanted you the moment I saw you. 700 00:26:49,808 --> 00:26:52,610 You have fulfilled all of my expectations. 701 00:26:52,677 --> 00:26:53,611 How sweet. 702 00:26:53,678 --> 00:26:54,000 Farek thought it was a bad idea 703 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:56,281 Farek thought it was a bad idea 704 00:26:56,348 --> 00:26:57,782 but I knew better. 705 00:26:57,849 --> 00:26:58,917 How clever. 706 00:26:58,984 --> 00:27:00,000 I knew best. 707 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,652 I knew best. 708 00:27:00,719 --> 00:27:02,654 I always know best. 709 00:27:02,721 --> 00:27:04,389 ( low voice ): How repugnant. 710 00:27:04,456 --> 00:27:05,657 What? 711 00:27:05,724 --> 00:27:06,000 Oh, I said, "How romantic." 712 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,092 Oh, I said, "How romantic." 713 00:27:07,158 --> 00:27:08,960 I can't resist a man 714 00:27:09,027 --> 00:27:12,000 who knows what he wants and goes after it. 715 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,797 who knows what he wants and goes after it. 716 00:27:12,864 --> 00:27:17,035 That's me and that's why I am DaiMon of this ship. 717 00:27:17,102 --> 00:27:18,000 I take charge in every situation. 718 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,070 I take charge in every situation. 719 00:27:19,137 --> 00:27:21,740 More to the left, woman. 720 00:27:21,806 --> 00:27:24,000 Whatever you say. 721 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,409 Whatever you say. 722 00:27:24,476 --> 00:27:27,412 ( moaning happily ) 723 00:27:27,479 --> 00:27:30,000 My darling, would you care for something to drink? 724 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,182 My darling, would you care for something to drink? 725 00:27:31,249 --> 00:27:33,651 Mmm. You're so attentive. 726 00:27:33,718 --> 00:27:35,387 Does your food synthesizer 727 00:27:35,453 --> 00:27:36,000 know how to make an Arcturian Fizz? 728 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:38,256 know how to make an Arcturian Fizz? 729 00:27:38,323 --> 00:27:40,058 I don't think so. 730 00:27:40,125 --> 00:27:42,000 They have certain pleasure-enhancing qualities. 731 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,862 They have certain pleasure-enhancing qualities. 732 00:27:43,928 --> 00:27:45,263 Hmm. 733 00:27:45,330 --> 00:27:48,000 Uh... let me teach your computer how to make one. 734 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,933 Uh... let me teach your computer how to make one. 735 00:27:52,404 --> 00:27:53,872 Oh! 736 00:27:53,938 --> 00:27:54,000 I'll need your access code. 737 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:56,775 I'll need your access code. 738 00:27:56,841 --> 00:27:58,843 Yes, my beloved. 739 00:27:58,910 --> 00:28:00,000 Computer, access code Keh-ee 740 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:02,213 Computer, access code Keh-ee 741 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:04,416 Yoor-ee Dah-teh-ee... 742 00:28:04,482 --> 00:28:06,000 Tog, be silent! 743 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,117 Tog, be silent! 744 00:28:07,986 --> 00:28:10,922 I knew you were not to be trusted. 745 00:28:10,989 --> 00:28:12,000 Doctor Farek, I was just going to make DaiMon Tog a drink. 746 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,925 Doctor Farek, I was just going to make DaiMon Tog a drink. 747 00:28:13,992 --> 00:28:17,028 Save your lies for this fool. 748 00:28:17,095 --> 00:28:18,000 B-But he's... 749 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,229 B-But he's... 750 00:28:18,296 --> 00:28:19,764 But, oh, please, don't listen to him, don't. 751 00:28:19,831 --> 00:28:20,765 No, he's misunderstood. 752 00:28:20,832 --> 00:28:21,766 No, Tog. 753 00:28:21,833 --> 00:28:22,901 You have misunderstood. 754 00:28:22,967 --> 00:28:24,000 You have been tricked by a sly female 755 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,970 You have been tricked by a sly female 756 00:28:26,037 --> 00:28:27,705 who finds you repulsive. 757 00:28:27,772 --> 00:28:30,000 She was only trying to serve me a drink. 758 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,810 She was only trying to serve me a drink. 759 00:28:31,876 --> 00:28:32,677 You almost gave her 760 00:28:32,744 --> 00:28:35,013 complete access to the ship's computer-- 761 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:36,000 a security breach severe enough 762 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,482 a security breach severe enough 763 00:28:37,549 --> 00:28:39,851 to cost you your command. 764 00:28:41,486 --> 00:28:42,000 It's time you took my advice. 765 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,121 It's time you took my advice. 766 00:28:43,188 --> 00:28:45,123 Let me study her. 767 00:28:45,190 --> 00:28:47,192 Study her? 768 00:28:47,258 --> 00:28:48,000 Your mind probes could kill her. 769 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:50,495 Your mind probes could kill her. 770 00:28:50,562 --> 00:28:53,765 You brought her aboard for her telepathic powers. 771 00:28:53,832 --> 00:28:54,000 If I can determine 772 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,233 If I can determine 773 00:28:55,300 --> 00:28:58,236 what neural configuration gives her those powers 774 00:28:58,303 --> 00:29:00,000 I may be able to duplicate them. 775 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,039 I may be able to duplicate them. 776 00:29:01,106 --> 00:29:03,908 We could still profit from this. 777 00:29:03,975 --> 00:29:05,743 I don't know. 778 00:29:05,810 --> 00:29:06,000 A true DaiMon would not be blinded by lust. 779 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:09,414 A true DaiMon would not be blinded by lust. 780 00:29:09,481 --> 00:29:10,949 Give her to me 781 00:29:11,015 --> 00:29:12,000 or I may be forced to report your transgressions. 782 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:15,019 or I may be forced to report your transgressions. 783 00:29:17,288 --> 00:29:18,000 Very well. 784 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,223 Very well. 785 00:29:18,289 --> 00:29:19,791 Oh... Take her. 786 00:29:33,838 --> 00:29:36,000 WORF: When you're finished here, survey in that direction. 787 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,508 WORF: When you're finished here, survey in that direction. 788 00:29:36,574 --> 00:29:37,809 Aye, sir. 789 00:29:42,180 --> 00:29:46,084 I wish I had some answers for you, Lieutenant Worf. 790 00:29:46,151 --> 00:29:47,952 Mr. Homn was no help? 791 00:29:48,019 --> 00:29:48,753 None. He last saw them 792 00:29:48,820 --> 00:29:50,288 as he was leaving this clearing. 793 00:29:50,355 --> 00:29:52,290 When he returned, all three of them were gone. 794 00:29:52,357 --> 00:29:54,000 Lieutenant Foley discovered this in the pond. 795 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,959 Lieutenant Foley discovered this in the pond. 796 00:29:55,026 --> 00:29:57,529 The species is Zan Periculi. 797 00:29:57,595 --> 00:29:59,898 It is not indigenous to Betazed 798 00:29:59,964 --> 00:30:00,000 but to Lappa IV, a Ferengi world. 799 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:02,433 but to Lappa IV, a Ferengi world. 800 00:30:08,339 --> 00:30:11,376 Now we have a reasonable hypothesis as to whom. 801 00:30:11,442 --> 00:30:12,000 The difficult question is where. 802 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,478 The difficult question is where. 803 00:30:13,545 --> 00:30:15,947 The Ferengi ship is almost as fast as the Enterprise. 804 00:30:16,014 --> 00:30:17,448 She could be anywhere by now. 805 00:30:17,515 --> 00:30:18,000 Commander Riker will assume we'll be searching for them. 806 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,951 Commander Riker will assume we'll be searching for them. 807 00:30:20,018 --> 00:30:21,452 He'll find some way to send us a message. 808 00:30:21,519 --> 00:30:22,453 Mr. Worf 809 00:30:22,520 --> 00:30:23,855 I want continual monitoring 810 00:30:23,922 --> 00:30:24,000 of Ferengi subspace frequencies. 811 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,590 of Ferengi subspace frequencies. 812 00:30:25,657 --> 00:30:27,158 Mr. La Forge, can you extend 813 00:30:27,225 --> 00:30:28,293 our sensor range? 814 00:30:28,359 --> 00:30:30,000 If I narrow the band and tie in the long-range sensors 815 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,495 If I narrow the band and tie in the long-range sensors 816 00:30:30,562 --> 00:30:32,430 to the subspace scanners, I can boost the gain. 817 00:30:32,497 --> 00:30:34,032 Make it so. 818 00:30:37,569 --> 00:30:39,304 Do you wish to leave orbit, sir? 819 00:30:39,370 --> 00:30:42,000 Not until we have some place to go. 820 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,106 Not until we have some place to go. 821 00:30:48,646 --> 00:30:49,981 ( sighs ) 822 00:30:50,048 --> 00:30:52,850 I've done everything I know how. It's no use. 823 00:30:52,917 --> 00:30:54,000 Without Tog's security code 824 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,118 Without Tog's security code 825 00:30:54,185 --> 00:30:56,521 I can't get near their communication system. 826 00:30:56,588 --> 00:30:58,056 We're running out of time. 827 00:30:58,122 --> 00:31:00,000 Farek's about to begin the neural scan on Mother. 828 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,025 Farek's about to begin the neural scan on Mother. 829 00:31:01,092 --> 00:31:03,861 Maybe I'm going about this in the wrong way. 830 00:31:03,928 --> 00:31:06,000 If I pick a minor subsystem, something non-essential... 831 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:08,233 If I pick a minor subsystem, something non-essential... 832 00:31:10,568 --> 00:31:12,000 Like this-- warp field phase adjustment. 833 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,537 Like this-- warp field phase adjustment. 834 00:31:12,604 --> 00:31:15,073 All this does is suppress the subspace interference 835 00:31:15,139 --> 00:31:16,574 generated by the warp engines. 836 00:31:16,641 --> 00:31:17,875 Meaning what? 837 00:31:17,942 --> 00:31:18,000 Meaning, if I set up a simple oscillation 838 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,877 Meaning, if I set up a simple oscillation 839 00:31:19,944 --> 00:31:21,112 I can send out a signal. 840 00:31:21,179 --> 00:31:22,647 The trick is to create a message 841 00:31:22,714 --> 00:31:23,815 the Enterprise will understand 842 00:31:23,881 --> 00:31:24,000 but the Ferengi will think is just normal subspace static. 843 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:27,085 but the Ferengi will think is just normal subspace static. 844 00:31:28,086 --> 00:31:29,354 ( electronic zapping ) 845 00:31:29,420 --> 00:31:30,000 ( Lwaxana groaning ) 846 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,889 ( Lwaxana groaning ) 847 00:31:31,956 --> 00:31:33,925 ( Lwaxana yells ) 848 00:31:35,526 --> 00:31:36,000 Oh... 849 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,562 Oh... 850 00:31:37,629 --> 00:31:39,230 What's wrong? 851 00:31:39,297 --> 00:31:41,466 Mother. 852 00:31:45,236 --> 00:31:48,000 Will... we have to help her. 853 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,673 Will... we have to help her. 854 00:32:00,385 --> 00:32:01,653 Thanks for your help, Wes 855 00:32:01,719 --> 00:32:03,921 but you'd better get aboard the Bradbury. 856 00:32:03,988 --> 00:32:05,690 They were ready to break orbit an hour ago. 857 00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:06,000 As soon as I'm sure this works. 858 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,492 As soon as I'm sure this works. 859 00:32:12,063 --> 00:32:13,564 Initiating scans now, Captain. 860 00:32:13,631 --> 00:32:18,000 ( static hissing and beeping) 861 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,703 ( static hissing and beeping) 862 00:32:18,770 --> 00:32:21,005 Can you locate the Krayton? 863 00:32:21,072 --> 00:32:21,939 Ferengi transmissions 864 00:32:22,006 --> 00:32:24,000 are routinely scrambled and encoded, sir. 865 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,375 are routinely scrambled and encoded, sir. 866 00:32:24,442 --> 00:32:26,577 Without breaking the code, we will be unable 867 00:32:26,644 --> 00:32:28,479 to identify any specific Ferengi vessel. 868 00:32:28,546 --> 00:32:30,000 Ferengi codes are damn near impossible to break. 869 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,049 Ferengi codes are damn near impossible to break. 870 00:32:31,115 --> 00:32:33,084 Gentlemen, I have the utmost confidence 871 00:32:33,151 --> 00:32:35,353 in your ability to perform the impossible. 872 00:32:36,587 --> 00:32:38,089 ( static popping and beeping) 873 00:32:43,161 --> 00:32:44,629 Captain, the Bradbury is hailing us. 874 00:32:44,696 --> 00:32:46,664 They can no longer delay their departure. 875 00:32:46,731 --> 00:32:47,965 Mr. Crusher 876 00:32:48,032 --> 00:32:49,400 now. 877 00:32:49,467 --> 00:32:51,202 No lengthy farewells. 878 00:32:51,269 --> 00:32:52,303 Good luck. 879 00:32:52,370 --> 00:32:54,000 Thank you, sir. 880 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,672 Thank you, sir. 881 00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:05,249 DATA: The repetitive nature of the subcarrier pattern 882 00:33:05,316 --> 00:33:06,000 implies a modified Huffman-Greenlaw encoder scheme... 883 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:08,219 implies a modified Huffman-Greenlaw encoder scheme... 884 00:33:08,286 --> 00:33:11,122 Deck six. 885 00:33:13,658 --> 00:33:15,493 Wesley. 886 00:33:19,797 --> 00:33:21,366 Take care. 887 00:33:21,432 --> 00:33:23,134 You too, Mom. 888 00:33:26,404 --> 00:33:27,305 Something the matter? 889 00:33:27,372 --> 00:33:30,000 We've been scanning Ferengi transmissions 890 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,142 We've been scanning Ferengi transmissions 891 00:33:31,209 --> 00:33:34,078 trying to locate the Krayton. 892 00:33:34,145 --> 00:33:35,480 One of the signals was... 893 00:33:35,546 --> 00:33:36,000 I don't know, familiar somehow. 894 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,749 I don't know, familiar somehow. 895 00:33:37,815 --> 00:33:39,217 Something in the message? 896 00:33:39,283 --> 00:33:42,000 No, the message was scrambled. 897 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,453 No, the message was scrambled. 898 00:33:44,322 --> 00:33:46,257 It was the static! 899 00:33:46,324 --> 00:33:47,625 Where are you going? 900 00:33:47,692 --> 00:33:48,000 ( door opens and closes ) 901 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:50,261 ( door opens and closes ) 902 00:33:55,833 --> 00:33:58,136 Captain. 903 00:33:58,202 --> 00:34:00,000 The Bradbury has informed us 904 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,037 The Bradbury has informed us 905 00:34:00,104 --> 00:34:03,641 they can no longer wait for Mr. Crusher to come aboard. 906 00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:04,809 Wesley. 907 00:34:04,876 --> 00:34:06,000 Captain, I think there's a pattern 908 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:06,144 Captain, I think there's a pattern 909 00:34:06,210 --> 00:34:07,278 to the subspace interference 910 00:34:07,345 --> 00:34:09,046 I heard in one of the Ferengi messages. 911 00:34:09,113 --> 00:34:10,148 Wesley, unless you leave immediately 912 00:34:10,214 --> 00:34:11,382 you're going to miss the Bradbury. 913 00:34:11,449 --> 00:34:12,000 The interference itself could be a message. 914 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,117 The interference itself could be a message. 915 00:34:13,184 --> 00:34:16,053 If I could just hear a replay of the subspace scans. 916 00:34:17,688 --> 00:34:18,000 Signal the Bradbury they may leave. 917 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,657 Signal the Bradbury they may leave. 918 00:34:19,724 --> 00:34:21,826 Play back the Ferengi transmissions. 919 00:34:21,893 --> 00:34:24,000 ( static hissing and popping) 920 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:26,364 ( static hissing and popping) 921 00:34:26,431 --> 00:34:28,166 Wait, repeat that one. 922 00:34:28,232 --> 00:34:30,000 Put it on continuous replay. 923 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,135 Put it on continuous replay. 924 00:34:31,202 --> 00:34:34,238 Hear that popping noise? 925 00:34:34,305 --> 00:34:36,000 Data, can you filter out everything but that sound? 926 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,774 Data, can you filter out everything but that sound? 927 00:34:36,841 --> 00:34:38,810 ( popping, rhythmic beeps ) 928 00:34:38,876 --> 00:34:39,877 That's Cochrane distortion-- 929 00:34:39,944 --> 00:34:42,000 a fluctuation in the phase of the subspace field. 930 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,647 a fluctuation in the phase of the subspace field. 931 00:34:42,713 --> 00:34:45,249 All warp engines generate that kind of interference. 932 00:34:45,316 --> 00:34:47,318 But listen to the pattern. 933 00:34:49,253 --> 00:34:51,189 It's the Algolian ceremonial rhythm 934 00:34:51,255 --> 00:34:53,458 that the musician played at the reception. 935 00:34:53,524 --> 00:34:54,000 Mr. Crusher is correct, sir. 936 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,226 Mr. Crusher is correct, sir. 937 00:34:55,293 --> 00:34:56,828 There is a temporal correlation. 938 00:34:56,894 --> 00:34:59,163 Then it is a signal from Commander Riker. 939 00:34:59,230 --> 00:35:00,000 Ingenious. 940 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,364 Ingenious. 941 00:35:00,431 --> 00:35:02,834 He selected a signal we'd recognize 942 00:35:02,900 --> 00:35:05,470 but one the Ferengi would dismiss as static. 943 00:35:08,673 --> 00:35:09,474 ( console beeping ) 944 00:35:09,540 --> 00:35:11,175 WORF: Signal source located, Captain. 945 00:35:11,242 --> 00:35:12,000 Plot an intercept course. 946 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,110 Plot an intercept course. 947 00:35:13,177 --> 00:35:15,246 Course plotted and laid in, sir. 948 00:35:15,313 --> 00:35:16,247 Well done, Mr. Crusher. 949 00:35:16,314 --> 00:35:17,215 Warp eight. 950 00:35:17,281 --> 00:35:18,000 Aye, sir. 951 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,382 Aye, sir. 952 00:35:18,449 --> 00:35:19,784 Engage. 953 00:35:22,687 --> 00:35:24,000 ( groaning loudly ) 954 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,689 ( groaning loudly ) 955 00:35:24,755 --> 00:35:25,690 Get away from her. 956 00:35:25,756 --> 00:35:27,325 What do you think you're doing? 957 00:35:30,461 --> 00:35:32,463 Standoff, Commander. 958 00:35:37,635 --> 00:35:41,205 DaiMon Tog, can't we strike a bargain? 959 00:35:41,272 --> 00:35:42,000 All I am concerned about 960 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,608 All I am concerned about 961 00:35:43,674 --> 00:35:45,309 is my daughter's safety. 962 00:35:45,376 --> 00:35:47,245 What happens to me isn't important. 963 00:35:47,311 --> 00:35:48,000 What are you suggesting? 964 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,313 What are you suggesting? 965 00:35:49,380 --> 00:35:51,816 Well, let me be candid, DaiMon Tog. 966 00:35:51,883 --> 00:35:53,184 Deanna's of no use to you. 967 00:35:53,251 --> 00:35:54,000 She's only half Betazoid. 968 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,585 She's only half Betazoid. 969 00:35:54,652 --> 00:35:56,187 And if you keep Riker 970 00:35:56,254 --> 00:35:58,222 Starfleet will never stop chasing you. 971 00:35:58,289 --> 00:36:00,000 Release them. 972 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,358 Release them. 973 00:36:00,424 --> 00:36:03,895 Release them and I will stay with you willingly. 974 00:36:03,961 --> 00:36:05,496 I'll even use my telepathy 975 00:36:05,563 --> 00:36:06,000 to aid in your negotiations. 976 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,399 to aid in your negotiations. 977 00:36:08,466 --> 00:36:10,167 A tempting offer. 978 00:36:10,234 --> 00:36:12,000 I would like to believe you. 979 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,570 I would like to believe you. 980 00:36:12,637 --> 00:36:14,405 The offer is genuine. 981 00:36:14,472 --> 00:36:18,000 I give you my word as a daughter of the Fifth House of Betazed. 982 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,310 I give you my word as a daughter of the Fifth House of Betazed. 983 00:36:19,377 --> 00:36:20,344 Lwaxana, don't. 984 00:36:20,411 --> 00:36:21,612 I've made up my mind. 985 00:36:21,679 --> 00:36:23,214 I can't let you do this. 986 00:36:23,281 --> 00:36:24,000 William, I am a grown woman. 987 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,615 William, I am a grown woman. 988 00:36:24,682 --> 00:36:26,284 I can make my own decisions. 989 00:36:26,350 --> 00:36:28,619 Mother, we can't just leave you here. 990 00:36:28,686 --> 00:36:29,954 Yes, you can. 991 00:36:30,021 --> 00:36:32,790 And before he changes his mind. 992 00:36:32,857 --> 00:36:36,000 Please, Little One, do this for me. 993 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,794 Please, Little One, do this for me. 994 00:36:36,861 --> 00:36:38,329 Just this once. 995 00:36:46,504 --> 00:36:48,000 Do we have an agreement? 996 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,272 Do we have an agreement? 997 00:36:54,979 --> 00:36:57,315 I give you my word. 998 00:36:59,016 --> 00:37:00,000 I will release your daughter and the Commander. 999 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:02,286 I will release your daughter and the Commander. 1000 00:37:02,353 --> 00:37:05,356 CREWMAN: DaiMon, a Federation ship approaching at high warp. 1001 00:37:05,423 --> 00:37:06,000 The Enterprise has found us. 1002 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,291 The Enterprise has found us. 1003 00:37:07,358 --> 00:37:09,427 Slow to impulse. 1004 00:37:09,493 --> 00:37:11,495 Raise shields. 1005 00:37:11,562 --> 00:37:12,000 Inform the Enterprise that two of our guests 1006 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:14,632 Inform the Enterprise that two of our guests 1007 00:37:14,699 --> 00:37:16,267 are ready to return. 1008 00:37:16,334 --> 00:37:18,000 The other will be staying with us 1009 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,002 The other will be staying with us 1010 00:37:18,069 --> 00:37:19,670 at her own request. 1011 00:37:19,737 --> 00:37:21,672 I must protest, DaiMon. 1012 00:37:21,739 --> 00:37:24,000 Lwaxana has given her word. 1013 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,342 Lwaxana has given her word. 1014 00:37:33,584 --> 00:37:36,000 Oo-mox is only the beginning. 1015 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,420 Oo-mox is only the beginning. 1016 00:37:58,876 --> 00:38:00,000 Are you both all right? 1017 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,444 Are you both all right? 1018 00:38:00,511 --> 00:38:02,413 None the worse for wear. 1019 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:03,514 My mother bought our freedom, Captain. 1020 00:38:03,581 --> 00:38:05,516 She doesn't want to stay with Tog. 1021 00:38:07,551 --> 00:38:08,819 Hail the Krayton. 1022 00:38:08,886 --> 00:38:12,000 Frequencies open. DaiMon Tog responding. 1023 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,457 Frequencies open. DaiMon Tog responding. 1024 00:38:13,524 --> 00:38:15,359 On screen. 1025 00:38:15,426 --> 00:38:18,000 Captain Picard, so good of you to meet us. 1026 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,929 Captain Picard, so good of you to meet us. 1027 00:38:18,996 --> 00:38:23,534 We were on our way to Betazed to return our guests. 1028 00:38:23,601 --> 00:38:24,000 Of course you were, DaiMon. 1029 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,636 Of course you were, DaiMon. 1030 00:38:25,703 --> 00:38:28,339 But you're still holding Lwaxana Troi. 1031 00:38:30,574 --> 00:38:32,610 When will you get it through your thick head 1032 00:38:32,677 --> 00:38:34,578 that it's over between us, Jean-Luc? 1033 00:38:37,381 --> 00:38:39,950 I think I know what she's doing. 1034 00:38:40,017 --> 00:38:41,385 You have to fight 1035 00:38:41,452 --> 00:38:42,000 to get her back, Captain. 1036 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,554 to get her back, Captain. 1037 00:38:49,026 --> 00:38:50,561 Open. 1038 00:38:52,697 --> 00:38:54,000 Um, uh, uh... it's not over between us, Lwaxana. 1039 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:56,500 Um, uh, uh... it's not over between us, Lwaxana. 1040 00:38:56,567 --> 00:38:58,803 Um, uh... you're mine and, um... 1041 00:38:58,869 --> 00:39:00,000 I-I will not let you go. 1042 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,638 I-I will not let you go. 1043 00:39:00,705 --> 00:39:03,074 I-I insist you return to my side 1044 00:39:03,140 --> 00:39:04,075 immediately. 1045 00:39:04,141 --> 00:39:05,876 You mean, you still care? 1046 00:39:09,613 --> 00:39:12,000 "My love is a fever, longing still for that 1047 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:14,051 "My love is a fever, longing still for that 1048 00:39:14,118 --> 00:39:17,855 which longer nurseth the disease." 1049 00:39:17,922 --> 00:39:18,000 Tell me more. 1050 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,623 Tell me more. 1051 00:39:20,624 --> 00:39:24,000 "In faith, I do not love thee with mine eyes 1052 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,595 "In faith, I do not love thee with mine eyes 1053 00:39:24,662 --> 00:39:27,832 "for they in thee a thousand errors see 1054 00:39:27,898 --> 00:39:30,000 "But 'tis my heart that loves what they despise 1055 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:32,970 "But 'tis my heart that loves what they despise 1056 00:39:33,037 --> 00:39:36,000 "Who, in despite of view, art pleas'd to dote. 1057 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,607 "Who, in despite of view, art pleas'd to dote. 1058 00:39:36,674 --> 00:39:40,111 "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? 1059 00:39:40,177 --> 00:39:42,000 Thou art more lovely and more temperate..." 1060 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,480 Thou art more lovely and more temperate..." 1061 00:39:42,546 --> 00:39:45,916 You didn't tell me that you and Captain Picard were... 1062 00:39:45,983 --> 00:39:48,000 You said you didn't want to hear about my other romances. 1063 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,620 You said you didn't want to hear about my other romances. 1064 00:39:49,687 --> 00:39:51,722 I have a new love, Jean-Luc. 1065 00:39:51,789 --> 00:39:52,923 And you can't 1066 00:39:52,990 --> 00:39:54,000 keep killing all my lovers. 1067 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,458 keep killing all my lovers. 1068 00:39:54,525 --> 00:39:55,626 Now, that simply has to stop. 1069 00:39:55,693 --> 00:39:56,627 Killing? 1070 00:39:56,694 --> 00:39:58,562 Oh, he's insanely jealous. 1071 00:39:58,629 --> 00:40:00,000 Listen, Tog, I must possess Lwaxana 1072 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,664 Listen, Tog, I must possess Lwaxana 1073 00:40:00,731 --> 00:40:03,601 and if that means destroying your ship in the process 1074 00:40:03,667 --> 00:40:04,668 so be it. 1075 00:40:04,735 --> 00:40:06,000 Captain, I had no idea Lwaxa... 1076 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,772 Captain, I had no idea Lwaxa... 1077 00:40:07,838 --> 00:40:09,774 Don't let him threaten you. 1078 00:40:09,840 --> 00:40:11,475 You can defeat him. 1079 00:40:11,542 --> 00:40:12,000 The only way you'll ever get me back 1080 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:14,011 The only way you'll ever get me back 1081 00:40:14,078 --> 00:40:15,980 is over Tog's dead body. 1082 00:40:16,046 --> 00:40:17,748 That can be arranged. 1083 00:40:17,815 --> 00:40:18,000 Mr. Worf, arm phaser banks and photon torpedoes. 1084 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:20,885 Mr. Worf, arm phaser banks and photon torpedoes. 1085 00:40:20,951 --> 00:40:24,000 If Lwaxana Troi is not in my arms in ten seconds 1086 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,455 If Lwaxana Troi is not in my arms in ten seconds 1087 00:40:24,522 --> 00:40:27,491 throw everything you've got at the Krayton. 1088 00:40:27,558 --> 00:40:29,660 But you will destroy Lwaxana. 1089 00:40:29,727 --> 00:40:30,000 "When I have pluck'd the rose 1090 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,096 "When I have pluck'd the rose 1091 00:40:32,163 --> 00:40:35,566 "I cannot give it vital growth again. 1092 00:40:35,633 --> 00:40:36,000 It needs must wither." 1093 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,601 It needs must wither." 1094 00:40:37,668 --> 00:40:39,637 Nine, eight... 1095 00:40:39,703 --> 00:40:42,000 "'Tis better to have loved and lost 1096 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,873 "'Tis better to have loved and lost 1097 00:40:42,940 --> 00:40:46,076 than never to have loved at all." 1098 00:40:46,143 --> 00:40:47,878 Seven... six... 1099 00:40:47,945 --> 00:40:48,000 No, wait. 1100 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,079 No, wait. 1101 00:40:49,146 --> 00:40:51,015 Five... four... 1102 00:40:51,081 --> 00:40:53,184 Beam her to their Bridge now. 1103 00:40:53,250 --> 00:40:54,000 Two... one... 1104 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,119 Two... one... 1105 00:41:04,762 --> 00:41:06,000 You wonderfully jealous fool, you. 1106 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:08,165 You wonderfully jealous fool, you. 1107 00:41:08,232 --> 00:41:09,834 TOG: Captain... 1108 00:41:09,900 --> 00:41:12,000 I-I trust there will be no further action 1109 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,536 I-I trust there will be no further action 1110 00:41:12,603 --> 00:41:13,604 taken against us? 1111 00:41:13,671 --> 00:41:15,940 Such as my reporting this incident to your superiors 1112 00:41:16,006 --> 00:41:17,842 who may question your competence as DaiMon? 1113 00:41:17,908 --> 00:41:18,000 I will think about it. 1114 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,876 I will think about it. 1115 00:41:18,943 --> 00:41:20,644 Screen off. 1116 00:41:21,912 --> 00:41:23,747 Thank you, Jean-Luc. 1117 00:41:23,814 --> 00:41:24,000 You were most convincing. 1118 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,016 You were most convincing. 1119 00:41:26,083 --> 00:41:28,185 You certainly convinced me. 1120 00:41:28,252 --> 00:41:30,000 I am truly grateful, Mrs. Troi 1121 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,521 I am truly grateful, Mrs. Troi 1122 00:41:30,588 --> 00:41:33,557 that you risked your life to save my people. 1123 00:41:33,624 --> 00:41:35,192 I'll have you home in a few hours. 1124 00:41:35,259 --> 00:41:36,000 Oh, no, no, no, no. 1125 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,193 Oh, no, no, no, no. 1126 00:41:36,260 --> 00:41:37,695 That won't be necessary. 1127 00:41:37,761 --> 00:41:38,829 I'd just love to hear more 1128 00:41:38,896 --> 00:41:39,930 of your poetry. 1129 00:41:39,997 --> 00:41:40,931 Ah... 1130 00:41:40,998 --> 00:41:42,000 Perhaps another time. 1131 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,867 Perhaps another time. 1132 00:41:44,735 --> 00:41:46,036 Please. 1133 00:41:48,038 --> 00:41:49,740 Mr. Crusher. 1134 00:41:49,807 --> 00:41:51,675 Set course for Betazed. 1135 00:41:51,742 --> 00:41:53,210 ( quietly ): Warp nine. 1136 00:42:01,652 --> 00:42:02,920 ( door chimes ) Come. 1137 00:42:06,290 --> 00:42:07,858 You wanted to see me, Captain? 1138 00:42:07,925 --> 00:42:10,628 I've been in touch with Admiral Hahn at Starfleet Academy. 1139 00:42:10,694 --> 00:42:12,000 He regrets your missing the oral examination 1140 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,630 He regrets your missing the oral examination 1141 00:42:12,696 --> 00:42:14,899 but hopes that you will reapply next year. 1142 00:42:14,965 --> 00:42:16,867 I understand, sir. 1143 00:42:16,934 --> 00:42:18,000 And I do intend to reapply. 1144 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,570 And I do intend to reapply. 1145 00:42:19,637 --> 00:42:22,806 In the interim, the Academy's loss is our gain. 1146 00:42:22,873 --> 00:42:23,874 The Enterprise 1147 00:42:23,941 --> 00:42:24,000 will continue to benefit 1148 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,042 will continue to benefit 1149 00:42:25,109 --> 00:42:26,710 from your talents for another year. 1150 00:42:26,777 --> 00:42:27,945 Thank you, sir. 1151 00:42:28,012 --> 00:42:30,000 ( inhales deeply ) 1152 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,582 ( inhales deeply ) 1153 00:42:32,816 --> 00:42:34,785 Is that all? 1154 00:42:35,986 --> 00:42:36,000 No. 1155 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,321 No. 1156 00:42:37,388 --> 00:42:39,857 Is there something wrong, Captain? 1157 00:42:39,924 --> 00:42:42,000 I'm just thinking that... 1158 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,860 I'm just thinking that... 1159 00:42:42,927 --> 00:42:48,000 I'm saying good-bye to you as you are today. 1160 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,032 I'm saying good-bye to you as you are today. 1161 00:42:48,098 --> 00:42:51,135 But I thought you said I wasn't going to be able to go. 1162 00:42:51,201 --> 00:42:54,000 The Academy must make you wait, that's true. 1163 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,905 The Academy must make you wait, that's true. 1164 00:42:54,972 --> 00:42:59,777 But when I review your service to this ship, your crew mates 1165 00:42:59,843 --> 00:43:00,000 I cannot in all conscience 1166 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,812 I cannot in all conscience 1167 00:43:01,879 --> 00:43:04,915 make you wait for the Academy. 1168 00:43:04,982 --> 00:43:06,000 You see, Wesley... 1169 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,951 You see, Wesley... 1170 00:43:07,017 --> 00:43:12,000 in my eyes, you're an acting Ensign in title only. 1171 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,157 in my eyes, you're an acting Ensign in title only. 1172 00:43:13,223 --> 00:43:17,928 I hereby grant you field promotion to full Ensign 1173 00:43:17,995 --> 00:43:18,000 with all the commensurate responsibilities 1174 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,197 with all the commensurate responsibilities 1175 00:43:20,264 --> 00:43:22,032 and privileges of that rank. 1176 00:43:22,099 --> 00:43:24,000 Congratulations. 1177 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,702 Congratulations. 1178 00:43:27,705 --> 00:43:28,839 You're dismissed. 1179 00:43:41,719 --> 00:43:42,000 Lwaxana Troi has beamed down to Betazed, Captain. 1180 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:45,089 Lwaxana Troi has beamed down to Betazed, Captain. 1181 00:43:45,155 --> 00:43:48,000 Notify Starfleet we are en route to the Xanthras system 1182 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:48,192 Notify Starfleet we are en route to the Xanthras system 1183 00:43:48,258 --> 00:43:50,627 for our rendezvous with the Zapata. 1184 00:43:50,694 --> 00:43:51,895 Aye, sir. 1185 00:44:10,247 --> 00:44:12,000 Ensign Crusher, take us out of orbit. 1186 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:12,883 Ensign Crusher, take us out of orbit. 1187 00:44:12,950 --> 00:44:15,185 Set a course for Xanthras III. 1188 00:44:15,252 --> 00:44:16,887 Warp factor six. 1189 00:44:16,954 --> 00:44:18,000 Aye, sir. 1190 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:18,889 Aye, sir. 1191 00:44:18,956 --> 00:44:20,958 Course is set. 1192 00:44:23,127 --> 00:44:24,000 Engage. 1193 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:24,261 Engage.