1 00:00:02,235 --> 00:00:06,000 Chief Medical Officer's Log, Stardate 44161.2. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,439 Chief Medical Officer's Log, Stardate 44161.2. 3 00:00:06,506 --> 00:00:10,777 We are docking at Starbase 133 for scheduled crew rotation. 4 00:00:10,844 --> 00:00:12,000 I look forward to welcoming aboard 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,712 I look forward to welcoming aboard 6 00:00:12,779 --> 00:00:15,682 my mentor and dear friend, Dr. Dalen Quaice 7 00:00:15,749 --> 00:00:18,000 who will be traveling with us to his home planet, Kenda II. 8 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,219 who will be traveling with us to his home planet, Kenda II. 9 00:00:25,558 --> 00:00:26,760 Dalen! 10 00:00:26,826 --> 00:00:28,695 Oh, it's good to see you again, Beverly. 11 00:00:28,762 --> 00:00:30,000 You look wonderful. 12 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,363 You look wonderful. 13 00:00:30,430 --> 00:00:32,565 A lie I can live with. 14 00:00:32,632 --> 00:00:35,668 It's kind of your Captain to ferry me home. 15 00:00:35,735 --> 00:00:36,000 It was on our way. 16 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,604 It was on our way. 17 00:00:37,670 --> 00:00:39,139 Thanks, O'Brien. 18 00:00:39,205 --> 00:00:41,207 My pleasure, Doctor. 19 00:00:45,879 --> 00:00:48,000 Dalen, I was sorry to hear about Patricia. 20 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,815 Dalen, I was sorry to hear about Patricia. 21 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:51,151 She had been ill for some time. 22 00:00:51,217 --> 00:00:52,652 Is her death the reason 23 00:00:52,719 --> 00:00:54,000 you're giving up your post here? 24 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,354 you're giving up your post here? 25 00:00:54,421 --> 00:00:56,389 Well, we had a lifetime together 26 00:00:56,456 --> 00:00:58,825 doing all the things we'd ever dreamed 27 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:00,000 and more. 28 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,660 and more. 29 00:01:00,727 --> 00:01:02,195 But when she was gone 30 00:01:02,262 --> 00:01:04,697 I couldn't continue to work in that office 31 00:01:04,764 --> 00:01:06,000 sleep in that bed without her. 32 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:08,067 sleep in that bed without her. 33 00:01:08,134 --> 00:01:12,000 The absence of her was too distracting. 34 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,539 The absence of her was too distracting. 35 00:01:12,605 --> 00:01:15,408 I'm not sure that I'm making any sense. 36 00:01:15,475 --> 00:01:17,777 Jack and I didn't have a lifetime together 37 00:01:17,844 --> 00:01:18,000 only a few short years, but I understand. 38 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:20,713 only a few short years, but I understand. 39 00:01:20,780 --> 00:01:21,781 When you realize 40 00:01:21,848 --> 00:01:23,550 someone you love is lost forever... 41 00:01:23,616 --> 00:01:24,000 You know what the worst part 42 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,518 You know what the worst part 43 00:01:25,585 --> 00:01:27,187 of growing old is? 44 00:01:27,253 --> 00:01:28,555 So many of the people 45 00:01:28,621 --> 00:01:30,000 you've known all your life are gone 46 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,824 you've known all your life are gone 47 00:01:30,890 --> 00:01:33,393 and you realize you didn't take the time 48 00:01:33,460 --> 00:01:35,862 to appreciate them while you still could. 49 00:01:35,929 --> 00:01:36,000 Oh, I'm sorry. 50 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:38,131 Oh, I'm sorry. 51 00:01:38,198 --> 00:01:40,400 There's no reason to load all this 52 00:01:40,467 --> 00:01:42,000 emotional baggage on you. 53 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,236 emotional baggage on you. 54 00:01:43,303 --> 00:01:45,738 I usually travel light. 55 00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:06,000 Wes, time for the experiment is over. 56 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,393 Wes, time for the experiment is over. 57 00:02:07,460 --> 00:02:09,162 I want my warp engines back now. 58 00:02:09,229 --> 00:02:11,197 I'm almost done, Commander. 59 00:02:11,264 --> 00:02:12,000 Almost isn't good enough. 60 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,232 Almost isn't good enough. 61 00:02:12,298 --> 00:02:13,867 You want to be the one to explain 62 00:02:13,933 --> 00:02:16,402 when the Captain says "engage" and we just sit here? 63 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:18,000 WESLEY: I just need a couple of more minutes. 64 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,438 WESLEY: I just need a couple of more minutes. 65 00:02:18,505 --> 00:02:20,707 I'm ready to try the new warp field. 66 00:02:23,643 --> 00:02:24,000 Mom? 67 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,211 Mom? 68 00:02:25,278 --> 00:02:27,280 Don't let me interrupt. 69 00:02:33,987 --> 00:02:34,921 Wesley! 70 00:02:34,988 --> 00:02:36,000 WESLEY: Right. Okay. 71 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,723 WESLEY: Right. Okay. 72 00:02:39,492 --> 00:02:41,261 ( whooshing ) 73 00:02:45,498 --> 00:02:46,933 LA FORGE: Computer 74 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,000 run a level-2 diagnostic on warp drive systems. 75 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,602 run a level-2 diagnostic on warp drive systems. 76 00:02:49,669 --> 00:02:51,938 Antimatter containment positive. 77 00:02:52,005 --> 00:02:54,000 Warp drive within normal parameters. 78 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,374 Warp drive within normal parameters. 79 00:02:55,575 --> 00:02:57,577 Wesley, talk to me. 80 00:02:59,846 --> 00:03:00,000 That shouldn't have happened. 81 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,948 That shouldn't have happened. 82 00:03:03,783 --> 00:03:05,652 Why would there be any visible phenomena 83 00:03:05,718 --> 00:03:06,000 outside the warp drive? 84 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,953 outside the warp drive? 85 00:03:07,020 --> 00:03:08,922 RIKER: Prepare for umbilical disconnect. 86 00:03:08,988 --> 00:03:10,557 Are you done? 87 00:03:10,623 --> 00:03:12,000 Yeah. 88 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,191 Yeah. 89 00:03:14,794 --> 00:03:16,195 Mom? 90 00:03:20,700 --> 00:03:22,635 RIKER: Clear all moorings, Engineering. 91 00:03:22,702 --> 00:03:24,000 Aft thrusters. 92 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,504 Aft thrusters. 93 00:03:24,571 --> 00:03:25,939 Aft thrusters, aye. 94 00:03:26,005 --> 00:03:29,375 Impulse power to the helm. 95 00:03:48,061 --> 00:03:50,229 ( door chimes ) 96 00:03:54,300 --> 00:03:56,369 ( door chimes ) 97 00:04:04,410 --> 00:04:06,000 Dalen? 98 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,279 Dalen? 99 00:04:10,583 --> 00:04:12,000 Dalen, it's Beverly. 100 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,251 Dalen, it's Beverly. 101 00:04:23,930 --> 00:04:24,000 Computer, current location of Dr. Dalen Quaice. 102 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:29,035 Computer, current location of Dr. Dalen Quaice. 103 00:04:29,102 --> 00:04:30,000 There is no Dr. Dalen Quaice aboard the Enterprise. 104 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:32,438 There is no Dr. Dalen Quaice aboard the Enterprise. 105 00:05:07,407 --> 00:05:11,778 Space, the final frontier. 106 00:05:11,844 --> 00:05:12,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 107 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:15,648 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 108 00:05:15,715 --> 00:05:17,650 Its continuing mission-- 109 00:05:17,717 --> 00:05:18,000 to explore strange new worlds 110 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:21,621 to explore strange new worlds 111 00:05:21,688 --> 00:05:24,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 112 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:26,092 to seek out new life and new civilizations 113 00:05:26,159 --> 00:05:30,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 114 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,396 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 115 00:05:30,463 --> 00:05:34,467 [Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES] 116 00:06:32,959 --> 00:06:34,460 ( door chimes ) 117 00:06:34,527 --> 00:06:36,000 Come. 118 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,463 Come. 119 00:06:37,530 --> 00:06:41,167 Lieutenant Worf, yesterday, before we left Starbase 120 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:42,000 an old friend of mine came onboard, Dr. Dalen Quaice. 121 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:45,404 an old friend of mine came onboard, Dr. Dalen Quaice. 122 00:06:45,471 --> 00:06:47,106 I requested quarters for him. 123 00:06:47,173 --> 00:06:48,000 He was assigned here. 124 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,541 He was assigned here. 125 00:06:48,608 --> 00:06:50,643 I was not aware of this passenger. 126 00:06:50,710 --> 00:06:51,844 I'm sorry. I thought it was 127 00:06:51,911 --> 00:06:53,713 standard procedure for you to be informed 128 00:06:53,780 --> 00:06:54,000 after Captain Picard approved passage. 129 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,481 after Captain Picard approved passage. 130 00:06:55,548 --> 00:06:57,483 It is. Please proceed. 131 00:06:57,550 --> 00:06:59,919 We were to meet for breakfast 132 00:06:59,986 --> 00:07:00,000 but I can't seem to find him or his belongings. 133 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:03,489 but I can't seem to find him or his belongings. 134 00:07:03,556 --> 00:07:06,000 Computer, where is Dr. Dalen Quaice? 135 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,826 Computer, where is Dr. Dalen Quaice? 136 00:07:06,893 --> 00:07:10,163 There is no Dr. Dalen Quaice aboard the Enterprise. 137 00:07:10,229 --> 00:07:11,764 Lieutenant, Dr. Quaice 138 00:07:11,831 --> 00:07:12,000 is very old and rather frail. 139 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,833 is very old and rather frail. 140 00:07:13,900 --> 00:07:15,434 If he fell somewhere 141 00:07:15,501 --> 00:07:17,670 if his communicator were damaged... 142 00:07:17,737 --> 00:07:18,000 I will order a search immediately. 143 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,539 I will order a search immediately. 144 00:07:19,605 --> 00:07:21,073 Thank you. 145 00:07:22,909 --> 00:07:24,000 Even if Dr. Quaice had been injured 146 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,711 Even if Dr. Quaice had been injured 147 00:07:25,778 --> 00:07:28,748 why would his belongings be missing? 148 00:07:32,985 --> 00:07:34,587 WORF: Sir, I have several teams 149 00:07:34,654 --> 00:07:36,000 conducting a deck-by-deck search. 150 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,489 conducting a deck-by-deck search. 151 00:07:36,556 --> 00:07:37,957 It is not yet complete. 152 00:07:38,024 --> 00:07:39,892 I have scanned the entire ship, Captain. 153 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:42,000 Other than the Enterprise's regular complement 154 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,895 Other than the Enterprise's regular complement 155 00:07:42,962 --> 00:07:44,530 I could find no one else onboard. 156 00:07:44,597 --> 00:07:46,833 Your sensors wouldn't detect him 157 00:07:46,899 --> 00:07:48,000 if he were dead. 158 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,034 if he were dead. 159 00:07:48,100 --> 00:07:49,669 That is correct, Doctor. 160 00:07:49,735 --> 00:07:50,903 Could, um... 161 00:07:50,970 --> 00:07:52,905 your friend have returned to the Starbase 162 00:07:52,972 --> 00:07:54,000 without telling you-- an emergency of some sort? 163 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,474 without telling you-- an emergency of some sort? 164 00:07:55,541 --> 00:07:57,243 There were a lot of people going back and forth 165 00:07:57,310 --> 00:07:59,545 between the ship and the Starbase yesterday. 166 00:07:59,612 --> 00:08:00,000 We could easily check the transporter ID traces. 167 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:02,215 We could easily check the transporter ID traces. 168 00:08:02,281 --> 00:08:04,150 By all means, check the trace log 169 00:08:04,217 --> 00:08:06,000 but even if the results are negative 170 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,252 but even if the results are negative 171 00:08:06,319 --> 00:08:07,787 contact Starbase Command. 172 00:08:07,854 --> 00:08:09,789 We should leave nothing to chance. 173 00:08:09,856 --> 00:08:11,490 Aye, sir. 174 00:08:13,192 --> 00:08:15,528 One moment, Doctor. 175 00:08:20,299 --> 00:08:22,201 I'm sure you're aware 176 00:08:22,268 --> 00:08:24,000 of the procedure involving passengers. 177 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,837 of the procedure involving passengers. 178 00:08:24,904 --> 00:08:26,272 Of course. I don't know why 179 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:29,508 Lieutenant Worf wasn't told about Dr. Quaice. 180 00:08:29,575 --> 00:08:30,000 Well, I was not informed either. 181 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,077 Well, I was not informed either. 182 00:08:31,143 --> 00:08:33,613 But I sent in a request weeks ago. 183 00:08:33,679 --> 00:08:36,000 Then it must have been intercepted 184 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,148 Then it must have been intercepted 185 00:08:36,215 --> 00:08:38,150 before it reached me. 186 00:08:38,217 --> 00:08:40,152 And someone else sent approval? 187 00:08:40,219 --> 00:08:41,821 Why? 188 00:08:41,888 --> 00:08:42,000 Dr. Quaice had been stationed 189 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,156 Dr. Quaice had been stationed 190 00:08:44,223 --> 00:08:46,592 at the Starbase for some time? 191 00:08:46,659 --> 00:08:47,927 Six years. 192 00:08:47,994 --> 00:08:48,000 Perhaps it would be prudent to find out 193 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,596 Perhaps it would be prudent to find out 194 00:08:50,663 --> 00:08:52,632 if he had acquired any enemies there. 195 00:08:55,368 --> 00:08:57,937 Course laid in for Durenia IV, sir. 196 00:08:58,004 --> 00:08:59,772 Thank you, Number One. Mr. Data? 197 00:08:59,839 --> 00:09:00,000 Sir, Starbase 133 has no record at all 198 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:02,575 Sir, Starbase 133 has no record at all 199 00:09:02,642 --> 00:09:04,110 of a Dr. Dalen Quaice. 200 00:09:04,176 --> 00:09:06,000 You said he was stationed there for six years. 201 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,279 You said he was stationed there for six years. 202 00:09:06,345 --> 00:09:08,147 Not according to their computer. 203 00:09:08,214 --> 00:09:10,249 I have also accessed Starfleet records. 204 00:09:10,316 --> 00:09:11,250 There is no doctor 205 00:09:11,317 --> 00:09:12,000 currently serving in Starfleet named Quaice. 206 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,120 currently serving in Starfleet named Quaice. 207 00:09:14,186 --> 00:09:16,722 In fact, I can find no service record whatsoever. 208 00:09:16,789 --> 00:09:18,000 There are no birth records with that name. 209 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,759 There are no birth records with that name. 210 00:09:19,825 --> 00:09:21,661 I can find no... 211 00:09:21,727 --> 00:09:23,663 Data, I interned with him on Delos IV. 212 00:09:23,729 --> 00:09:24,000 I've known him for 15 years. 213 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,564 I've known him for 15 years. 214 00:09:25,631 --> 00:09:28,668 I do not doubt you, Doctor but I have tried 215 00:09:28,734 --> 00:09:30,000 173 phonetic variations of the name, and I... 216 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,771 173 phonetic variations of the name, and I... 217 00:09:31,837 --> 00:09:34,040 His name is Dalen Quaice. Q-u-a-i-c-e. 218 00:09:34,106 --> 00:09:35,841 Whatever your records say 219 00:09:35,908 --> 00:09:36,000 they're wrong. 220 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,976 they're wrong. 221 00:09:37,043 --> 00:09:38,811 Mr. Worf? 222 00:09:38,878 --> 00:09:40,846 We have completed our search, Captain. 223 00:09:40,913 --> 00:09:42,000 We cannot locate Dr. Quaice. 224 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,815 We cannot locate Dr. Quaice. 225 00:09:42,882 --> 00:09:44,150 You're not alone. 226 00:09:44,216 --> 00:09:45,785 He was onboard. 227 00:09:45,851 --> 00:09:48,000 I met him myself in Transporter Room Three. 228 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,821 I met him myself in Transporter Room Three. 229 00:09:48,888 --> 00:09:50,589 Then it appears, for reasons unknown 230 00:09:50,656 --> 00:09:52,358 someone has taken great pains to erase all traces 231 00:09:52,425 --> 00:09:53,960 of this man. 232 00:09:54,026 --> 00:09:56,729 Who was on transporter duty when he came aboard? 233 00:09:56,796 --> 00:09:58,064 Dr. Quaice? 234 00:09:58,130 --> 00:09:59,932 Was he part of the regular crew rotation? 235 00:09:59,999 --> 00:10:00,000 RIKER: No, he's a friend 236 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,033 RIKER: No, he's a friend 237 00:10:01,100 --> 00:10:02,368 of Dr. Crusher's. 238 00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:03,970 When did he arrive? 239 00:10:04,036 --> 00:10:05,338 Yesterday at 1600 hours. 240 00:10:05,404 --> 00:10:06,000 That was my watch. 241 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,206 That was my watch. 242 00:10:07,273 --> 00:10:09,041 I beamed this man onboard? 243 00:10:09,108 --> 00:10:10,676 Yes. I was here to meet him. 244 00:10:10,743 --> 00:10:12,000 An elderly man, not in the best of health. 245 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,212 An elderly man, not in the best of health. 246 00:10:13,279 --> 00:10:14,380 I'm sorry. 247 00:10:14,447 --> 00:10:16,816 I remember you being here for a short while 248 00:10:16,882 --> 00:10:18,000 but you were alone. 249 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,351 but you were alone. 250 00:10:20,052 --> 00:10:21,721 Wa-Was he invisible? 251 00:10:21,787 --> 00:10:24,000 Did I carry on a conversation with thin air? 252 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,156 Did I carry on a conversation with thin air? 253 00:10:24,223 --> 00:10:26,025 No, Doctor. 254 00:10:26,092 --> 00:10:27,693 As I recall, you came in 255 00:10:27,760 --> 00:10:29,962 and you looked around for a few moments. 256 00:10:30,029 --> 00:10:31,998 I asked you if I could help you with anything. 257 00:10:32,064 --> 00:10:33,866 All you said was "Thank you." 258 00:10:33,933 --> 00:10:36,000 I said, "My pleasure" or something. 259 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,702 I said, "My pleasure" or something. 260 00:10:36,769 --> 00:10:38,371 And that was the end of it. 261 00:10:38,437 --> 00:10:40,373 There was no one else here. 262 00:10:49,815 --> 00:10:50,916 I can't believe 263 00:10:50,983 --> 00:10:52,685 that Chief O'Brien might be lying. 264 00:10:52,752 --> 00:10:54,000 Well, he believes what he says 265 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,154 Well, he believes what he says 266 00:10:55,221 --> 00:10:57,857 and there is no trace imprint for Dr. Quaice. 267 00:10:57,923 --> 00:11:00,000 Will, I didn't just conjure up 268 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,126 Will, I didn't just conjure up 269 00:11:00,192 --> 00:11:02,028 one of my best friends from a test tube. 270 00:11:02,094 --> 00:11:04,263 Well, if the ship's records have been tampered with 271 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:05,664 the transporter records 272 00:11:05,731 --> 00:11:06,000 could have been changed, as well. 273 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,199 could have been changed, as well. 274 00:11:07,266 --> 00:11:10,269 And with everybody coming and going yesterday 275 00:11:10,336 --> 00:11:12,000 maybe O'Brien just doesn't remember. 276 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,238 maybe O'Brien just doesn't remember. 277 00:11:12,304 --> 00:11:13,239 Or... 278 00:11:13,305 --> 00:11:14,407 Or? 279 00:11:14,473 --> 00:11:16,042 It might be a good idea to run 280 00:11:16,108 --> 00:11:17,276 a diagnostic on him. 281 00:11:17,343 --> 00:11:18,000 To make sure he wasn't tampered with. 282 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,211 To make sure he wasn't tampered with. 283 00:11:19,278 --> 00:11:20,846 What do you think? 284 00:11:20,913 --> 00:11:23,349 It's worth a try. 285 00:11:23,416 --> 00:11:24,000 I'll check the replicator activity logs. 286 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,284 I'll check the replicator activity logs. 287 00:11:25,351 --> 00:11:28,087 18 hours is a long time to go without food. 288 00:11:28,154 --> 00:11:30,000 Or without someone seeing him. 289 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,223 Or without someone seeing him. 290 00:11:32,525 --> 00:11:34,693 ( sighs ) 291 00:11:38,798 --> 00:11:39,799 Chief, this examination 292 00:11:39,865 --> 00:11:41,700 should only take a few minutes. 293 00:11:41,767 --> 00:11:42,000 But I feel fine. 294 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,701 But I feel fine. 295 00:11:42,768 --> 00:11:43,936 Sit down. 296 00:11:45,771 --> 00:11:48,000 Doctor, it's no use checking my eyesight. 297 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,307 Doctor, it's no use checking my eyesight. 298 00:11:48,374 --> 00:11:50,709 I didn't see your friend. 299 00:11:50,776 --> 00:11:53,279 I'll be a little more comprehensive than that, Chief. 300 00:11:53,345 --> 00:11:54,000 Dr. Crusher to Dr. Hill. 301 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,848 Dr. Crusher to Dr. Hill. 302 00:11:57,850 --> 00:11:59,852 Respond, please. 303 00:12:03,322 --> 00:12:05,724 Dr. Selar, your present location? 304 00:12:08,994 --> 00:12:12,000 Computer, current whereabouts of Doctors Hill and Selar. 305 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,265 Computer, current whereabouts of Doctors Hill and Selar. 306 00:12:13,332 --> 00:12:15,935 There is no Dr. Hill or Dr. Selar 307 00:12:16,001 --> 00:12:17,903 aboard the Enterprise. 308 00:12:20,873 --> 00:12:23,809 Doctors Hill and Selar and four other members 309 00:12:23,876 --> 00:12:24,000 of my medical staff have all vanished. 310 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:26,345 of my medical staff have all vanished. 311 00:12:26,412 --> 00:12:28,914 All record of their ever having been on the Enterprise 312 00:12:28,981 --> 00:12:30,000 has been excised from the computer's memory. 313 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,050 has been excised from the computer's memory. 314 00:12:31,117 --> 00:12:33,752 Did they come onboard with Dr. Quaice? 315 00:12:33,819 --> 00:12:35,788 No, they've been onboard for months 316 00:12:35,855 --> 00:12:36,000 but my two duty nurses don't remember them. 317 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,790 but my two duty nurses don't remember them. 318 00:12:37,857 --> 00:12:40,226 Their families don't even remember them. 319 00:12:40,292 --> 00:12:42,000 As O'Brien didn't remember Dr. Quaice. 320 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,461 As O'Brien didn't remember Dr. Quaice. 321 00:12:42,528 --> 00:12:44,029 I checked O'Brien thoroughly. 322 00:12:44,096 --> 00:12:46,332 I found no physiological abnormalities. 323 00:12:46,398 --> 00:12:48,000 WESLEY: Crusher to Captain Picard. 324 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,834 WESLEY: Crusher to Captain Picard. 325 00:12:48,901 --> 00:12:50,136 Go ahead, Ensign. 326 00:12:50,202 --> 00:12:51,804 I'm in Engineering, sir. 327 00:12:51,871 --> 00:12:54,000 There's something down here I think you'd better see. 328 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,206 There's something down here I think you'd better see. 329 00:12:54,273 --> 00:12:56,475 It may be connected to Dr. Quaice's disappearance. 330 00:12:56,542 --> 00:12:58,811 On my way. 331 00:13:00,112 --> 00:13:01,547 Progress, Number One. 332 00:13:01,614 --> 00:13:02,548 No one's seen him. 333 00:13:02,615 --> 00:13:05,151 The replicator in his quarters has not been used. 334 00:13:05,217 --> 00:13:06,000 Mr. Worf, check hull and shield integrity 335 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,086 Mr. Worf, check hull and shield integrity 336 00:13:07,153 --> 00:13:08,320 for any sign of intruders. 337 00:13:08,387 --> 00:13:09,421 Yes, sir. But I have been 338 00:13:09,488 --> 00:13:11,157 closely monitoring all onboard sensors. 339 00:13:11,223 --> 00:13:12,000 There has been no indication that anything... 340 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,859 There has been no indication that anything... 341 00:13:13,926 --> 00:13:15,995 Then give me a level-1 diagnostic 342 00:13:16,061 --> 00:13:18,000 of any onboard sensors, and run a manual sweep 343 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,831 of any onboard sensors, and run a manual sweep 344 00:13:18,898 --> 00:13:21,333 of any anomalous airborne or electromagnetic readings. 345 00:13:21,400 --> 00:13:23,569 I want some answers. 346 00:13:28,307 --> 00:13:29,808 I've been experimenting 347 00:13:29,875 --> 00:13:30,000 with Kosinski's warp field equations 348 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,177 with Kosinski's warp field equations 349 00:13:31,243 --> 00:13:33,179 trying to improve engine efficiency. 350 00:13:33,245 --> 00:13:34,413 I've read your reports. 351 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:36,000 We did a test run while we were still at the Starbase. 352 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,216 We did a test run while we were still at the Starbase. 353 00:13:38,384 --> 00:13:40,886 Here's what the computer recorded. 354 00:13:40,953 --> 00:13:42,000 WESLEY: This is the static warp field 355 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,888 WESLEY: This is the static warp field 356 00:13:42,955 --> 00:13:44,890 we created inside the warp drive. 357 00:13:44,957 --> 00:13:46,325 The experiment was designed to see 358 00:13:46,392 --> 00:13:48,000 if we could keep a bubble like this intact. 359 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,194 if we could keep a bubble like this intact. 360 00:13:48,260 --> 00:13:49,995 As you'll see in a moment, we couldn't. 361 00:13:50,062 --> 00:13:53,265 There was a momentary flash of light. 362 00:13:53,332 --> 00:13:54,000 It was all over the spectrum. 363 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,867 It was all over the spectrum. 364 00:13:54,934 --> 00:13:56,869 I remember that. 365 00:13:56,936 --> 00:13:58,537 Are you suggesting that a bubble 366 00:13:58,604 --> 00:14:00,000 could have made Dr. Quaice disappear? 367 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,073 could have made Dr. Quaice disappear? 368 00:14:01,140 --> 00:14:02,875 If he were caught in it, yes, sir 369 00:14:02,942 --> 00:14:05,611 it would seem to us like he'd disappeared. 370 00:14:05,678 --> 00:14:06,000 Where would he go? 371 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,912 Where would he go? 372 00:14:06,979 --> 00:14:08,013 LA FORGE: Who knows? 373 00:14:08,080 --> 00:14:10,149 Could even end up outside of our space-time continuum. 374 00:14:10,216 --> 00:14:12,000 Was Dr. Quaice in Engineering during your experiment? 375 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,218 Was Dr. Quaice in Engineering during your experiment? 376 00:14:12,284 --> 00:14:13,519 No, sir. 377 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:15,454 And the bubble never expanded beyond Engineering? 378 00:14:15,521 --> 00:14:17,056 No, sir. 379 00:14:17,122 --> 00:14:18,000 Then how could it have trapped Dr. Quaice 380 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:20,059 Then how could it have trapped Dr. Quaice 381 00:14:20,125 --> 00:14:21,193 or the others? 382 00:14:21,260 --> 00:14:23,929 There are others missing? 383 00:14:23,996 --> 00:14:24,000 Yes, and they weren't anywhere near Engineering. 384 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,031 Yes, and they weren't anywhere near Engineering. 385 00:14:27,366 --> 00:14:28,601 It doesn't make sense. 386 00:14:28,667 --> 00:14:30,000 I doubt that a warp bubble 387 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,936 I doubt that a warp bubble 388 00:14:31,003 --> 00:14:33,172 could alter computer records or erase memories. 389 00:14:33,239 --> 00:14:34,907 Keep at it, Ensign, Mr. La Forge. 390 00:14:34,974 --> 00:14:36,000 It's our only working theory for now. 391 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,643 It's our only working theory for now. 392 00:15:09,508 --> 00:15:11,443 Has something else happened? 393 00:15:11,510 --> 00:15:12,000 Sick Bay is totally empty. 394 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,678 Sick Bay is totally empty. 395 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:14,613 Apparently, I no longer have any staff. 396 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:16,382 And that surprises you, Doctor? 397 00:15:16,448 --> 00:15:18,000 Surprises me? I'll say it surprises me. 398 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,484 Surprises me? I'll say it surprises me. 399 00:15:18,550 --> 00:15:20,486 There should be at least four members 400 00:15:20,552 --> 00:15:22,288 of my staff on duty at all times. 401 00:15:22,354 --> 00:15:24,000 DATA: I am afraid ship's records 402 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,056 DATA: I am afraid ship's records 403 00:15:24,123 --> 00:15:25,291 do not concur, Doctor. 404 00:15:25,357 --> 00:15:26,692 What are you talking about? 405 00:15:26,759 --> 00:15:30,000 You do not have a staff. 406 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,062 You do not have a staff. 407 00:15:30,129 --> 00:15:32,564 You're telling me, I'm the sole medical officer 408 00:15:32,631 --> 00:15:35,000 on a ship with over 1,000 people onboard? 409 00:15:35,067 --> 00:15:36,000 Excuse me, Doctor 410 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,435 Excuse me, Doctor 411 00:15:36,502 --> 00:15:39,271 but the entire ship's complement is 230. 412 00:15:43,208 --> 00:15:45,077 What? 413 00:15:47,212 --> 00:15:48,000 Doctor, may I see you in my ready room? 414 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:50,115 Doctor, may I see you in my ready room? 415 00:16:01,560 --> 00:16:04,096 Would you care for something? 416 00:16:07,066 --> 00:16:09,501 So, Beverly... 417 00:16:09,568 --> 00:16:12,000 Tea, Earl Gray. Hot. 418 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,104 Tea, Earl Gray. Hot. 419 00:16:13,572 --> 00:16:18,000 You're saying that this ship has lost 420 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,043 You're saying that this ship has lost 421 00:16:18,110 --> 00:16:21,180 nearly 800 of its personnel. 422 00:16:21,246 --> 00:16:23,182 I know how it sounds. 423 00:16:23,248 --> 00:16:24,000 None of the scans show any anomalies. 424 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,351 None of the scans show any anomalies. 425 00:16:25,417 --> 00:16:28,454 No signs of an intruder. 426 00:16:28,520 --> 00:16:30,000 Wesley's experiment clearly did not have the scope 427 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,522 Wesley's experiment clearly did not have the scope 428 00:16:30,589 --> 00:16:32,257 to affect an entire Starship. 429 00:16:32,324 --> 00:16:36,000 Captain, the Enterprise is in serious danger. 430 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,261 Captain, the Enterprise is in serious danger. 431 00:16:36,328 --> 00:16:38,063 You must believe me. 432 00:16:40,165 --> 00:16:42,000 I have no choice but to believe you. 433 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,101 I have no choice but to believe you. 434 00:16:42,167 --> 00:16:44,403 The safety of my entire crew is at stake. 435 00:16:44,470 --> 00:16:47,072 But I... I must be sure. 436 00:16:47,139 --> 00:16:48,000 That I haven't lost my mind? 437 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:50,242 That I haven't lost my mind? 438 00:16:50,309 --> 00:16:52,111 I just examined myself 439 00:16:52,177 --> 00:16:54,000 and being the only doctor onboard 440 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,313 and being the only doctor onboard 441 00:16:54,380 --> 00:16:56,415 I had to do it myself. 442 00:16:56,482 --> 00:16:58,484 There were no signs of dysfunction. 443 00:16:58,550 --> 00:16:59,618 Yes, there was 444 00:16:59,685 --> 00:17:00,000 an increased elevation of adrenaline 445 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,320 an increased elevation of adrenaline 446 00:17:01,387 --> 00:17:03,288 but I think that is understandable. 447 00:17:03,355 --> 00:17:04,490 Did you find anything 448 00:17:04,556 --> 00:17:06,000 that might suggest 449 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,125 that might suggest 450 00:17:06,191 --> 00:17:08,761 why you're apparently the only one among us 451 00:17:08,827 --> 00:17:12,000 unaffected by this... this phenomenon? 452 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,297 unaffected by this... this phenomenon? 453 00:17:14,199 --> 00:17:15,501 No. 454 00:17:18,370 --> 00:17:20,339 I'll talk to Troi. 455 00:17:20,406 --> 00:17:23,175 It wouldn't do any harm. 456 00:17:29,515 --> 00:17:30,000 Captain, please. 457 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,283 Captain, please. 458 00:17:31,350 --> 00:17:35,287 Return this ship to Starbase 133 for a full diagnostic. 459 00:17:35,354 --> 00:17:36,000 I realize you have my word only to convince you. 460 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:38,357 I realize you have my word only to convince you. 461 00:17:44,530 --> 00:17:45,697 Mr. Riker? 462 00:17:45,764 --> 00:17:46,865 Captain? 463 00:17:46,932 --> 00:17:48,000 Set a course for a return to Starbase 133 immediately. 464 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,735 Set a course for a return to Starbase 133 immediately. 465 00:17:49,802 --> 00:17:51,236 Aye, sir. 466 00:17:53,272 --> 00:17:54,000 Your word has always been good enough for me. 467 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:57,843 Your word has always been good enough for me. 468 00:18:05,217 --> 00:18:06,000 ( electromagnetic whooshing ) 469 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:08,754 ( electromagnetic whooshing ) 470 00:18:11,723 --> 00:18:12,000 ( yelling ) 471 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:14,092 ( yelling ) 472 00:18:27,206 --> 00:18:28,207 ( whooshing stops ) 473 00:18:43,655 --> 00:18:45,624 I've had a team in Sick Bay for two hours. 474 00:18:45,691 --> 00:18:48,000 We've run the mass spectrometer on all particulates. 475 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,327 We've run the mass spectrometer on all particulates. 476 00:18:48,393 --> 00:18:49,528 We've scanned the EM spectrum 477 00:18:49,595 --> 00:18:51,196 in case there was a wave guide 478 00:18:51,263 --> 00:18:52,397 somehow leaking radiation. 479 00:18:52,464 --> 00:18:54,000 We've even crawled around in the life-support ductwork. 480 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,267 We've even crawled around in the life-support ductwork. 481 00:18:55,334 --> 00:18:57,369 Captain, I don't know what this vortex was 482 00:18:57,436 --> 00:18:58,437 that Doctor Crusher saw. 483 00:18:58,504 --> 00:19:00,000 I didn't just see it, I felt it. 484 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,572 I didn't just see it, I felt it. 485 00:19:00,639 --> 00:19:01,940 I barely escaped from it. 486 00:19:02,007 --> 00:19:06,000 Well, there's nothing there now and no sign there ever was. 487 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,411 Well, there's nothing there now and no sign there ever was. 488 00:19:06,478 --> 00:19:11,917 Is there any possible connection with Mr. Crusher's experiment? 489 00:19:14,586 --> 00:19:15,854 Could this "warp bubble" 490 00:19:15,921 --> 00:19:17,823 be floating about the ship perhaps? 491 00:19:17,890 --> 00:19:18,000 No, sir. 492 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,391 No, sir. 493 00:19:19,458 --> 00:19:21,927 That bubble was definitely contained in Engineering. 494 00:19:21,994 --> 00:19:23,462 There's no way it could possibly 495 00:19:23,529 --> 00:19:24,000 have affected anything up on deck 12. 496 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,531 have affected anything up on deck 12. 497 00:19:27,900 --> 00:19:30,000 Sir, I have completed level-1 computer diagnostics. 498 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,302 Sir, I have completed level-1 computer diagnostics. 499 00:19:30,369 --> 00:19:32,371 There are no malfunctions. 500 00:19:32,437 --> 00:19:34,740 Have any other ships responded to our queries, Data? 501 00:19:34,806 --> 00:19:36,000 The Wellington is 502 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,174 The Wellington is 503 00:19:36,241 --> 00:19:38,443 the only Federation vessel in this sector. 504 00:19:38,510 --> 00:19:40,178 It reports normal operations. 505 00:19:40,245 --> 00:19:42,000 A Ferengi ship within communications range 506 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,481 A Ferengi ship within communications range 507 00:19:42,548 --> 00:19:44,449 also reports nothing unusual. 508 00:19:44,516 --> 00:19:47,553 Are all the members of the crew accounted for? 509 00:19:47,619 --> 00:19:48,000 Yes, Doctor. 510 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,720 Yes, Doctor. 511 00:19:48,787 --> 00:19:50,589 How many are there? 512 00:19:50,656 --> 00:19:53,759 There are 114 people on the Enterprise. 513 00:19:53,825 --> 00:19:54,000 ( sighs ) 514 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:56,194 ( sighs ) 515 00:19:56,261 --> 00:19:59,298 That is the exact number there should be. 516 00:19:59,364 --> 00:20:00,000 There are now over 900 missing. 517 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:03,435 There are now over 900 missing. 518 00:20:03,502 --> 00:20:05,337 Deck after deck 519 00:20:05,404 --> 00:20:06,000 of this ship is deserted now. 520 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,738 of this ship is deserted now. 521 00:20:06,805 --> 00:20:09,308 How do you account for all the empty rooms? 522 00:20:09,374 --> 00:20:11,910 If there are only supposed to be 114 people onboard 523 00:20:11,977 --> 00:20:12,000 why all the extra space? 524 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,545 why all the extra space? 525 00:20:13,612 --> 00:20:15,347 Transportation of colonists 526 00:20:15,414 --> 00:20:18,000 diplomatic missions, emergency evacuations... 527 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,417 diplomatic missions, emergency evacuations... 528 00:20:18,483 --> 00:20:19,418 Thank you, Mr. Data. 529 00:20:19,484 --> 00:20:20,452 Have security confine 530 00:20:20,519 --> 00:20:22,521 all non-essential personnel to their quarters. 531 00:20:22,588 --> 00:20:24,000 Computer, go to Red Alert. 532 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,223 Computer, go to Red Alert. 533 00:20:25,290 --> 00:20:27,659 I'd like Lieutenant Worf to program onboard sensors 534 00:20:27,726 --> 00:20:28,827 to monitor all personnel. 535 00:20:28,894 --> 00:20:30,000 If we can catch the moment... 536 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,395 If we can catch the moment... 537 00:20:30,462 --> 00:20:31,530 I'm sorry. 538 00:20:31,597 --> 00:20:32,898 Whom did you say? 539 00:20:32,965 --> 00:20:35,801 Worf. Chief of Security. 540 00:20:39,304 --> 00:20:41,406 The big guy who never smiles? 541 00:20:44,743 --> 00:20:46,945 The Klingon! 542 00:20:48,680 --> 00:20:50,983 ( whispers ): Whoa. 543 00:20:56,788 --> 00:20:58,457 Deanna? 544 00:21:03,895 --> 00:21:06,000 I need you to tell me if I've gone completely mad. 545 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,898 I need you to tell me if I've gone completely mad. 546 00:21:06,965 --> 00:21:10,268 If you can ask the question, I'd say no. 547 00:21:10,335 --> 00:21:11,737 Don't evade the question. 548 00:21:11,803 --> 00:21:12,000 Well, then, ask me one I can answer. 549 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:14,573 Well, then, ask me one I can answer. 550 00:21:14,640 --> 00:21:18,000 Deanna, I've delivered babies that no longer exist. 551 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,477 Deanna, I've delivered babies that no longer exist. 552 00:21:18,543 --> 00:21:20,512 No one else remembers them. 553 00:21:20,579 --> 00:21:22,581 Yet I can close my eyes and see their faces 554 00:21:22,648 --> 00:21:24,000 clearly as I see yours now. 555 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,016 clearly as I see yours now. 556 00:21:24,082 --> 00:21:26,284 What if it's not some huge conspiracy? 557 00:21:26,351 --> 00:21:28,420 What if it is just me? 558 00:21:28,487 --> 00:21:30,000 What if it is just you? 559 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,456 What if it is just you? 560 00:21:31,523 --> 00:21:32,591 Then I've delayed a mission 561 00:21:32,658 --> 00:21:34,559 and frightened a lot of people, including myself. 562 00:21:34,626 --> 00:21:35,861 So what? 563 00:21:35,927 --> 00:21:36,000 You have acted in the best interests 564 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,397 You have acted in the best interests 565 00:21:38,463 --> 00:21:39,698 of your ship and crew. 566 00:21:39,765 --> 00:21:42,000 What more could you ask of yourself? 567 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,334 What more could you ask of yourself? 568 00:21:42,401 --> 00:21:44,870 And if this turns out to be a mistake 569 00:21:44,936 --> 00:21:48,000 then we'll be a little late arriving at Durenia IV. 570 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,607 then we'll be a little late arriving at Durenia IV. 571 00:21:48,674 --> 00:21:49,775 That's all. 572 00:21:49,841 --> 00:21:50,876 It's not a mistake. 573 00:21:50,942 --> 00:21:51,910 I wish it were. 574 00:21:51,977 --> 00:21:53,679 When we reach Starbase 575 00:21:53,745 --> 00:21:54,000 I'll order a complete workup 576 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,747 I'll order a complete workup 577 00:21:55,814 --> 00:21:57,716 both physical and psychological. 578 00:21:57,783 --> 00:21:59,951 If we reach Starbase. 579 00:22:01,386 --> 00:22:03,321 Wesley. 580 00:22:03,388 --> 00:22:04,856 Where's Wesley? 581 00:22:15,734 --> 00:22:17,736 Wesley! 582 00:22:20,739 --> 00:22:22,874 Mom? 583 00:22:24,576 --> 00:22:26,511 Are you all right? 584 00:22:26,578 --> 00:22:27,813 No. 585 00:22:27,879 --> 00:22:29,881 We may have very little time left. 586 00:22:33,752 --> 00:22:35,754 You don't believe me. 587 00:22:35,821 --> 00:22:36,000 Look, Mom, I don't know... 588 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,823 Look, Mom, I don't know... 589 00:22:37,889 --> 00:22:39,624 I don't have time to convince you. 590 00:22:39,691 --> 00:22:40,859 Hundreds of people are now missing 591 00:22:40,926 --> 00:22:42,000 and your experiment is the only possible explanation we have 592 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,895 and your experiment is the only possible explanation we have 593 00:22:43,962 --> 00:22:45,764 that we can work on right now. 594 00:22:45,831 --> 00:22:46,631 Well, there it is. 595 00:22:46,698 --> 00:22:48,000 I don't know what else to do with it. 596 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,834 I don't know what else to do with it. 597 00:22:48,900 --> 00:22:50,035 Then find someone who does. 598 00:22:50,102 --> 00:22:52,537 Someone who knows something about... about warp bubbles. 599 00:22:52,604 --> 00:22:54,000 I've already talked to Kosinski on subspace 600 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,806 I've already talked to Kosinski on subspace 601 00:22:54,873 --> 00:22:56,508 and he can't explain it, either. 602 00:22:56,575 --> 00:22:58,143 And this is based on his equations. 603 00:22:58,210 --> 00:23:00,000 There is someone who may be able to help 604 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,479 There is someone who may be able to help 605 00:23:00,545 --> 00:23:02,013 but I can't reach him. 606 00:23:02,080 --> 00:23:04,015 Who? He was Kosinski's assistant. 607 00:23:04,082 --> 00:23:05,951 He was an alien from Tau Alpha C. 608 00:23:06,017 --> 00:23:08,120 He said he was some kind of "Traveler." 609 00:23:08,186 --> 00:23:10,422 Somehow, he combined warp technology 610 00:23:10,489 --> 00:23:12,000 and the energy from his own thoughts. 611 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,624 and the energy from his own thoughts. 612 00:23:12,691 --> 00:23:15,460 Yes, I remember. 613 00:23:15,527 --> 00:23:18,000 Wesley, do you think it's possible 614 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,964 Wesley, do you think it's possible 615 00:23:19,030 --> 00:23:21,500 that you've accidentally recreated 616 00:23:21,566 --> 00:23:22,834 something that he did? 617 00:23:22,901 --> 00:23:24,000 Something that could alter reality? 618 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,936 Something that could alter reality? 619 00:23:26,505 --> 00:23:28,106 I don't see how. 620 00:23:28,173 --> 00:23:30,000 He's the only one who could explain it to us. 621 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,108 He's the only one who could explain it to us. 622 00:23:30,175 --> 00:23:31,910 I've sent a message to Tau Alpha C 623 00:23:31,977 --> 00:23:34,513 but it's so far away, it could take days to get there. 624 00:23:34,579 --> 00:23:35,881 Maybe the Captain can help us. 625 00:23:35,947 --> 00:23:36,000 We've got to find him. Come on. 626 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,149 We've got to find him. Come on. 627 00:23:37,215 --> 00:23:38,917 I don't even know if he's still alive. 628 00:23:38,984 --> 00:23:39,951 He was very sick. 629 00:23:40,018 --> 00:23:42,000 Well, we can't stand around here doing nothing. 630 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,154 Well, we can't stand around here doing nothing. 631 00:23:42,220 --> 00:23:43,855 It's a chance. 632 00:23:43,922 --> 00:23:45,524 We have to try to... 633 00:23:45,590 --> 00:23:47,125 ( whispers ): Wesley. 634 00:23:52,664 --> 00:23:54,000 Wesley! 635 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,499 Wesley! 636 00:24:30,869 --> 00:24:33,071 They're all gone? 637 00:24:35,073 --> 00:24:36,000 Riker, Troi, Data? 638 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,909 Riker, Troi, Data? 639 00:24:37,976 --> 00:24:40,545 Wait a minute. Let me guess. 640 00:24:40,612 --> 00:24:42,000 You never heard of any of them. 641 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,547 You never heard of any of them. 642 00:24:42,614 --> 00:24:44,749 You know, Doctor, I have been more than fair. 643 00:24:44,816 --> 00:24:48,000 I've done everything I can to substantiate your... 644 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:50,789 I've done everything I can to substantiate your... 645 00:24:50,856 --> 00:24:51,957 your perceptions of a crew... 646 00:24:52,023 --> 00:24:53,024 Will Riker. 647 00:24:53,091 --> 00:24:54,000 Your First Officer. 648 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,559 Your First Officer. 649 00:24:54,626 --> 00:24:55,794 He's-he's very good 650 00:24:55,861 --> 00:24:57,829 at playing poker, loves to cook. 651 00:24:57,896 --> 00:25:00,000 He listens to jazz music, plays the trombone. 652 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,499 He listens to jazz music, plays the trombone. 653 00:25:01,566 --> 00:25:04,002 I cannot find any evidence of a Will Riker... 654 00:25:04,069 --> 00:25:06,000 Commander Data, the android who sits at Ops. 655 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,138 Commander Data, the android who sits at Ops. 656 00:25:07,205 --> 00:25:08,673 Dreams of being human. 657 00:25:08,740 --> 00:25:11,142 Never gets the punch line of a joke. 658 00:25:11,209 --> 00:25:12,000 Doctor... we'll be arriving at Starbase 133 in a few hours. 659 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,279 Doctor... we'll be arriving at Starbase 133 in a few hours. 660 00:25:14,346 --> 00:25:16,648 Deanna Troi, your ship's Counselor. 661 00:25:16,715 --> 00:25:18,000 Half-Betazoid, loves chocolate. 662 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,617 Half-Betazoid, loves chocolate. 663 00:25:18,683 --> 00:25:21,186 The arrival of her mother makes you shudder. 664 00:25:21,253 --> 00:25:24,000 O'Brien, Geordi, Worf. 665 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,089 O'Brien, Geordi, Worf. 666 00:25:24,155 --> 00:25:25,323 Wesley, my son. 667 00:25:25,390 --> 00:25:28,693 They all have been the living, breathing heart of this crew 668 00:25:28,760 --> 00:25:30,000 for over three years. 669 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,262 for over three years. 670 00:25:30,328 --> 00:25:34,933 They deserve more than to be shrugged off, brushed aside 671 00:25:35,000 --> 00:25:36,000 just pinched out of existence like that. 672 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,270 just pinched out of existence like that. 673 00:25:38,336 --> 00:25:40,672 They all do. 674 00:25:40,739 --> 00:25:42,000 They deserve so much more. 675 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,575 They deserve so much more. 676 00:25:49,781 --> 00:25:52,117 Beverly... 677 00:25:53,885 --> 00:25:54,000 perhaps it would be best 678 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,120 perhaps it would be best 679 00:25:55,186 --> 00:25:58,189 if you were to confine yourself to Sick Bay until we arrive. 680 00:26:00,025 --> 00:26:02,560 ( laughing ) 681 00:26:02,627 --> 00:26:06,000 It's all perfectly logical to you, isn't it? 682 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,932 It's all perfectly logical to you, isn't it? 683 00:26:09,935 --> 00:26:10,969 The two of us 684 00:26:11,036 --> 00:26:12,000 roaming about the galaxy 685 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,137 roaming about the galaxy 686 00:26:12,203 --> 00:26:14,039 in the flagship of the Federation. 687 00:26:14,105 --> 00:26:15,607 No crew at all. 688 00:26:15,674 --> 00:26:18,000 We've never needed a crew before. 689 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,076 We've never needed a crew before. 690 00:26:20,378 --> 00:26:23,615 I don't suppose you remember an alien from Tau Alpha C 691 00:26:23,682 --> 00:26:24,000 who was onboard once? 692 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,116 who was onboard once? 693 00:26:25,183 --> 00:26:27,886 He called himself a "Traveler." 694 00:26:27,953 --> 00:26:29,888 Jean-Luc 695 00:26:29,955 --> 00:26:30,000 I don't know how, but you and I 696 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,089 I don't know how, but you and I 697 00:26:31,156 --> 00:26:34,359 have got to find this Traveler, or another from his race. 698 00:26:34,426 --> 00:26:36,000 If anyone can help us... 699 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,928 If anyone can help us... 700 00:26:36,995 --> 00:26:40,098 I give you my word, when we arrive at the Starbase 701 00:26:40,165 --> 00:26:42,000 I will make every effort to find him. 702 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:42,801 I will make every effort to find him. 703 00:26:42,867 --> 00:26:46,171 It's not a delusion. 704 00:26:46,237 --> 00:26:48,000 It is not a dream. 705 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,173 It is not a dream. 706 00:26:48,239 --> 00:26:51,609 There is a physical, measurable phenomenon 707 00:26:51,676 --> 00:26:53,745 at work here. 708 00:26:55,347 --> 00:26:58,083 Perhaps you could help me to identify it. 709 00:26:58,149 --> 00:26:59,351 How? 710 00:26:59,417 --> 00:27:00,000 I'd like to use the ship's computer to monitor 711 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:03,121 I'd like to use the ship's computer to monitor 712 00:27:03,188 --> 00:27:04,356 your life functions. 713 00:27:04,422 --> 00:27:05,890 Until I disappear? 714 00:27:05,957 --> 00:27:06,000 It will happen. 715 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,192 It will happen. 716 00:27:12,330 --> 00:27:15,166 All right. 717 00:27:15,233 --> 00:27:16,401 Computer, continuous scan 718 00:27:16,468 --> 00:27:18,000 Captain Jean-Luc Picard, vital signs. 719 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,336 Captain Jean-Luc Picard, vital signs. 720 00:27:18,403 --> 00:27:20,271 Audible readout. Begin now. 721 00:27:20,338 --> 00:27:22,273 Body temperature, 37.2 degrees... 722 00:27:22,340 --> 00:27:24,000 I promise you, I will continue to do 723 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,142 I promise you, I will continue to do 724 00:27:24,209 --> 00:27:27,045 whatever I can to find out what's happening 725 00:27:27,112 --> 00:27:29,047 and to bring you all back. 726 00:27:29,114 --> 00:27:30,000 Blood pressure, 122 over 76. 727 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,315 Blood pressure, 122 over 76. 728 00:27:30,382 --> 00:27:31,983 I'm sorry I lost my temper. 729 00:27:32,050 --> 00:27:33,985 You do remember that? 730 00:27:34,052 --> 00:27:35,120 Vividly. 731 00:27:35,186 --> 00:27:36,000 Electrolytic balance... 732 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,254 Electrolytic balance... 733 00:27:36,321 --> 00:27:39,290 But if I have forgotten my closest friends and comrades 734 00:27:39,357 --> 00:27:42,000 as you say, then I deserved every word. 735 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,361 as you say, then I deserved every word. 736 00:27:43,428 --> 00:27:45,964 Respiration, 17. Blood pressure... 737 00:27:46,031 --> 00:27:48,000 For quite some time, I've been meaning to say something to you. 738 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,666 For quite some time, I've been meaning to say something to you. 739 00:27:48,733 --> 00:27:50,902 I might not have 740 00:27:50,969 --> 00:27:51,903 another chance. 741 00:27:51,970 --> 00:27:53,071 Jean-Luc, you and I... 742 00:27:53,138 --> 00:27:54,000 ( computer readout stops ) 743 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,272 ( computer readout stops ) 744 00:28:03,214 --> 00:28:05,216 I won't forget. 745 00:28:07,152 --> 00:28:10,088 I won't forget any of you. 746 00:28:23,501 --> 00:28:24,000 ( electromagnetic whooshing ) 747 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:26,271 ( electromagnetic whooshing ) 748 00:28:29,040 --> 00:28:29,974 ( wind howling ) 749 00:28:30,041 --> 00:28:33,078 ( yelling ) 750 00:28:39,818 --> 00:28:42,000 ( static crackling ) 751 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,254 ( static crackling ) 752 00:29:01,873 --> 00:29:04,275 LA FORGE: Wesley, have you got it? 753 00:29:04,342 --> 00:29:05,844 What's happening? 754 00:29:05,910 --> 00:29:06,000 I'm losing it. 755 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:09,047 I'm losing it. 756 00:29:09,114 --> 00:29:12,000 The link isn't holding, Commander. 757 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,217 The link isn't holding, Commander. 758 00:29:15,887 --> 00:29:17,489 I'll go to the secondary equations. 759 00:29:17,555 --> 00:29:18,000 No. 760 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,890 No. 761 00:29:18,957 --> 00:29:20,925 Look. 762 00:29:20,992 --> 00:29:24,000 I've lost it. 763 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,062 I've lost it. 764 00:29:27,165 --> 00:29:29,334 Damn, I'm sorry, Wesley. 765 00:29:29,400 --> 00:29:30,000 It's over. 766 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:32,770 It's over. 767 00:29:32,837 --> 00:29:35,440 There's no way we'll get her back now. 768 00:29:35,507 --> 00:29:36,000 TRAVELER: It's not over, Wesley. 769 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,442 TRAVELER: It's not over, Wesley. 770 00:29:39,310 --> 00:29:42,000 There's still a way. 771 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,181 There's still a way. 772 00:29:49,521 --> 00:29:52,457 Captain's Log, Stardate 44162.5. 773 00:29:52,524 --> 00:29:54,000 Two attempts to retrieve Dr. Crusher have failed. 774 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,260 Two attempts to retrieve Dr. Crusher have failed. 775 00:29:55,326 --> 00:29:57,996 And now the Traveler-- 776 00:29:58,062 --> 00:30:00,000 a mysterious visitor from our past-- has reappeared. 777 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,799 a mysterious visitor from our past-- has reappeared. 778 00:30:01,866 --> 00:30:03,334 Is she alive? 779 00:30:03,401 --> 00:30:06,000 As long as she thinks she is alive 780 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,471 As long as she thinks she is alive 781 00:30:06,538 --> 00:30:09,174 she is alive. 782 00:30:09,240 --> 00:30:10,909 What the hell does that mean? 783 00:30:10,975 --> 00:30:12,000 Your species have very narrow perceptions 784 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,845 Your species have very narrow perceptions 785 00:30:13,912 --> 00:30:17,415 of time and space and thought. 786 00:30:17,482 --> 00:30:18,000 When Beverly Crusher was caught 787 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:20,318 When Beverly Crusher was caught 788 00:30:20,385 --> 00:30:22,320 in the static warp bubble 789 00:30:22,387 --> 00:30:24,000 she created her own reality. 790 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,256 she created her own reality. 791 00:30:25,323 --> 00:30:28,860 Her thoughts at the precise moment she was trapped 792 00:30:28,927 --> 00:30:30,000 determined its shape and form. 793 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,396 determined its shape and form. 794 00:30:31,462 --> 00:30:34,365 Can you go in and get her back? 795 00:30:34,432 --> 00:30:36,000 No, it is her reality. 796 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,501 No, it is her reality. 797 00:30:36,568 --> 00:30:38,369 I cannot enter it 798 00:30:38,436 --> 00:30:42,000 anymore than I can enter her thoughts. 799 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,073 anymore than I can enter her thoughts. 800 00:30:42,140 --> 00:30:44,409 But you said there's still a way. 801 00:30:44,475 --> 00:30:46,377 I can help 802 00:30:46,444 --> 00:30:48,000 but I can't do it myself. 803 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,047 but I can't do it myself. 804 00:30:49,113 --> 00:30:50,982 Wesley... 805 00:30:51,049 --> 00:30:53,851 there is a power within each of us 806 00:30:53,918 --> 00:30:54,000 that most people haven't begun to realize. 807 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:57,388 that most people haven't begun to realize. 808 00:30:57,455 --> 00:30:59,123 But you have begun 809 00:30:59,190 --> 00:31:00,000 or else I would not have known to come here now. 810 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,893 or else I would not have known to come here now. 811 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:05,964 Together, we may be able to open a gateway for her... 812 00:31:08,066 --> 00:31:10,602 but she must choose to walk through it. 813 00:31:14,305 --> 00:31:18,000 Computer, we are going to apply precise diagnostic methodology. 814 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,409 Computer, we are going to apply precise diagnostic methodology. 815 00:31:18,476 --> 00:31:21,346 Once we've cataloged the symptoms 816 00:31:21,412 --> 00:31:24,000 we will proceed to determine the illness 817 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,048 we will proceed to determine the illness 818 00:31:24,115 --> 00:31:26,584 and then find the cure. 819 00:31:26,651 --> 00:31:28,353 We will start with the assumption 820 00:31:28,419 --> 00:31:30,000 that I am not crazy. 821 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,289 that I am not crazy. 822 00:31:31,356 --> 00:31:33,658 If I am, it won't matter one way or another. 823 00:31:33,725 --> 00:31:36,000 Computer, read the entire crew roster for the Enterprise. 824 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,362 Computer, read the entire crew roster for the Enterprise. 825 00:31:37,428 --> 00:31:39,297 Dr. Beverly Crusher. 826 00:31:39,364 --> 00:31:41,099 Have I always been 827 00:31:41,165 --> 00:31:42,000 the only member of the crew on the Starship Enterprise? 828 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,534 the only member of the crew on the Starship Enterprise? 829 00:31:43,601 --> 00:31:44,969 Affirmative. 830 00:31:45,036 --> 00:31:47,572 If this were a bad dream, would you tell me? 831 00:31:47,639 --> 00:31:48,000 That is not a valid question. 832 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:50,308 That is not a valid question. 833 00:31:50,375 --> 00:31:52,443 Like hell, it's not. 834 00:31:54,012 --> 00:31:56,681 What date did I report onboard? 835 00:31:56,748 --> 00:32:00,000 Stardate 41154, 1400 hours, three minutes. 836 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,153 Stardate 41154, 1400 hours, three minutes. 837 00:32:02,220 --> 00:32:04,055 That sounds about right. 838 00:32:04,122 --> 00:32:06,000 Computer, is there more than one USS Enterprise? 839 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,558 Computer, is there more than one USS Enterprise? 840 00:32:07,625 --> 00:32:09,694 This vessel is the fifth Starship 841 00:32:09,761 --> 00:32:12,000 to bear the name USS Enterprise. 842 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,563 to bear the name USS Enterprise. 843 00:32:12,630 --> 00:32:15,566 It is currently the only one in service. 844 00:32:15,633 --> 00:32:18,000 What is the primary mission of the Starship Enterprise? 845 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,237 What is the primary mission of the Starship Enterprise? 846 00:32:19,304 --> 00:32:21,606 To explore the galaxy. 847 00:32:21,673 --> 00:32:24,000 Do I have the necessary skills to complete that mission alone? 848 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,243 Do I have the necessary skills to complete that mission alone? 849 00:32:25,310 --> 00:32:26,611 Negative. 850 00:32:26,678 --> 00:32:28,546 Then why am I the only crew member? 851 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:30,000 ( beeping ) 852 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,248 ( beeping ) 853 00:32:30,315 --> 00:32:32,417 Aha, gotcha there. 854 00:32:32,483 --> 00:32:35,520 That information is not available. 855 00:32:41,259 --> 00:32:42,000 Computer, are you familiar 856 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,560 Computer, are you familiar 857 00:32:42,627 --> 00:32:45,263 with the inhabitants of Tau Alpha C? 858 00:32:45,330 --> 00:32:46,397 Affirmative. 859 00:32:46,464 --> 00:32:48,000 Are any presently located on any Starbase or vessel 860 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,534 Are any presently located on any Starbase or vessel 861 00:32:49,600 --> 00:32:51,636 within communication distance? 862 00:32:51,703 --> 00:32:54,000 Negative. 863 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,005 Negative. 864 00:32:54,072 --> 00:32:57,475 Estimated time to Tau Alpha C at warp 9.5? 865 00:32:57,542 --> 00:33:00,000 123 days. 866 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,011 123 days. 867 00:33:03,114 --> 00:33:05,350 ( sighs ) 868 00:33:08,453 --> 00:33:12,000 Lay in a new course for Tau Alpha C 869 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,623 Lay in a new course for Tau Alpha C 870 00:33:12,690 --> 00:33:16,060 and send a subspace message advising them of our arrival. 871 00:33:16,127 --> 00:33:17,495 Acknowledged. 872 00:33:17,562 --> 00:33:18,000 Engage. 873 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,697 Engage. 874 00:33:21,666 --> 00:33:23,634 Computer, did you change course? 875 00:33:23,701 --> 00:33:24,000 State new destination or coordinates. 876 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:26,604 State new destination or coordinates. 877 00:33:26,671 --> 00:33:28,606 I stated it. Damn it. 878 00:33:28,673 --> 00:33:30,000 Tau Alpha C. 879 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,142 Tau Alpha C. 880 00:33:31,209 --> 00:33:35,446 There is no Tau Alpha C listed on current star maps. 881 00:33:42,220 --> 00:33:46,090 Captain's Log, Stardate 44162.8. 882 00:33:46,157 --> 00:33:47,658 At the direction of the Traveler 883 00:33:47,725 --> 00:33:48,000 the Enterprise is returning to Starbase 133 884 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:51,162 the Enterprise is returning to Starbase 133 885 00:33:51,229 --> 00:33:54,000 and the precise position where the subspace bubble was formed. 886 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,032 and the precise position where the subspace bubble was formed. 887 00:33:56,634 --> 00:33:59,804 Our goal will be to create a stable gateway 888 00:33:59,871 --> 00:34:00,000 between our reality and your mother's reality. 889 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,807 between our reality and your mother's reality. 890 00:34:02,874 --> 00:34:05,576 We've tried. We can't stabilize the link. 891 00:34:05,643 --> 00:34:06,000 Of course not. 892 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,345 Of course not. 893 00:34:07,412 --> 00:34:09,680 The equations are only the first step. 894 00:34:09,747 --> 00:34:12,000 We will be going beyond mathematics. 895 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,551 We will be going beyond mathematics. 896 00:34:13,618 --> 00:34:15,787 Just tell me what I have to do. 897 00:34:15,853 --> 00:34:18,000 Begin by letting go of your guilt, Wesley. 898 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,624 Begin by letting go of your guilt, Wesley. 899 00:34:19,690 --> 00:34:21,626 It's my fault. I shouldn't have tried... 900 00:34:21,692 --> 00:34:24,000 Focus on the present. 901 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,228 Focus on the present. 902 00:34:24,295 --> 00:34:25,730 You will have to be here completely 903 00:34:25,797 --> 00:34:27,598 to help her back. 904 00:34:27,665 --> 00:34:30,000 You must open yourself to time and space 905 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,669 You must open yourself to time and space 906 00:34:31,736 --> 00:34:35,473 and the intricate threads that bind them. 907 00:34:37,241 --> 00:34:40,144 Begin entering your warp field equations. 908 00:34:47,285 --> 00:34:48,000 Now close your eyes. 909 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,253 Now close your eyes. 910 00:34:55,226 --> 00:34:57,728 See past the numbers. 911 00:34:57,795 --> 00:34:59,397 Trust yourself. 912 00:35:01,599 --> 00:35:03,267 ( console beeping ) 913 00:35:04,869 --> 00:35:06,000 I can't. 914 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:06,504 I can't. 915 00:35:06,571 --> 00:35:08,239 I can't do it. 916 00:35:08,306 --> 00:35:11,409 When the time comes, you will, Wesley. 917 00:35:11,476 --> 00:35:12,000 You will. 918 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,643 You will. 919 00:35:12,710 --> 00:35:16,514 Starbase 133, this is the Enterprise. 920 00:35:19,817 --> 00:35:22,253 Starbase 133, this is the Enterprise. 921 00:35:22,320 --> 00:35:24,000 Please acknowledge. 922 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,322 Please acknowledge. 923 00:35:26,324 --> 00:35:28,459 Viewscreen on. 924 00:35:29,694 --> 00:35:30,000 It's not just people. 925 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,295 It's not just people. 926 00:35:31,362 --> 00:35:33,297 Everything is disappearing. 927 00:35:33,364 --> 00:35:36,000 Computer, what is that mist I'm seeing? 928 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,134 Computer, what is that mist I'm seeing? 929 00:35:37,201 --> 00:35:39,770 Sensors indicate it to be a mass-energy field 930 00:35:39,837 --> 00:35:42,000 705 meters in diameter. 931 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,341 705 meters in diameter. 932 00:35:43,407 --> 00:35:45,476 It surrounds the ship? 933 00:35:45,543 --> 00:35:47,345 Affirmative. 934 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:53,184 If there's nothing wrong with me... 935 00:35:54,886 --> 00:35:57,822 maybe there's something wrong with the universe. 936 00:36:00,858 --> 00:36:04,529 Computer, what is beyond the mass-energy field? 937 00:36:04,595 --> 00:36:06,000 Sensors cannot penetrate the field. 938 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,532 Sensors cannot penetrate the field. 939 00:36:11,369 --> 00:36:12,000 Here's a question you shouldn't be able to answer. 940 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:14,772 Here's a question you shouldn't be able to answer. 941 00:36:14,839 --> 00:36:18,000 Computer, what is the nature of the universe? 942 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,744 Computer, what is the nature of the universe? 943 00:36:19,810 --> 00:36:21,946 The universe is a spheroid region 944 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:24,000 705 meters in diameter. 945 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,849 705 meters in diameter. 946 00:36:42,733 --> 00:36:45,970 Captain, approaching Starbase 133. 947 00:36:46,037 --> 00:36:48,000 Slow to ten meters per second. 948 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,673 Slow to ten meters per second. 949 00:36:48,739 --> 00:36:50,374 Mr. La Forge, prepare 950 00:36:50,441 --> 00:36:51,809 for precision station keeping. 951 00:36:51,876 --> 00:36:53,878 Acknowledged. Readying thrusters. 952 00:36:56,347 --> 00:36:57,815 There. 953 00:36:57,882 --> 00:37:00,000 There it is. 954 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,685 There it is. 955 00:37:00,751 --> 00:37:03,254 We're moving into phase now. 956 00:37:04,956 --> 00:37:06,000 There's your warp bubble, Wesley. 957 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,857 There's your warp bubble, Wesley. 958 00:37:15,800 --> 00:37:17,401 What? 959 00:37:17,468 --> 00:37:18,000 What's wrong? 960 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,337 What's wrong? 961 00:37:22,940 --> 00:37:24,000 It is... collapsing. 962 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:26,377 It is... collapsing. 963 00:37:41,692 --> 00:37:42,000 Computer, give me 964 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,494 Computer, give me 965 00:37:43,561 --> 00:37:45,830 a graphic representation of the universe. 966 00:37:51,969 --> 00:37:54,000 I've seen this before. 967 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,639 I've seen this before. 968 00:37:54,705 --> 00:37:58,376 Wesley's experiment. 969 00:37:58,442 --> 00:37:59,844 The bubble. 970 00:37:59,910 --> 00:38:00,000 Of course. 971 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,846 Of course. 972 00:38:03,748 --> 00:38:05,049 But that would mean 973 00:38:05,116 --> 00:38:06,000 that I'm the one trapped in the bubble. 974 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:08,519 that I'm the one trapped in the bubble. 975 00:38:08,586 --> 00:38:09,820 ( rumbling ) 976 00:38:09,887 --> 00:38:11,355 Computer, what's happening? 977 00:38:11,422 --> 00:38:12,000 Explosive decompression, decks five through 14. 978 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,924 Explosive decompression, decks five through 14. 979 00:38:13,991 --> 00:38:15,893 Sealing off forward sections. 980 00:38:15,960 --> 00:38:16,927 Cause? 981 00:38:16,994 --> 00:38:18,000 A flaw in the ship's design. 982 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,496 A flaw in the ship's design. 983 00:38:18,562 --> 00:38:19,930 Show me. 984 00:38:20,931 --> 00:38:22,433 Analysis. 985 00:38:22,500 --> 00:38:24,000 No ship's structures exist forward of bulkhead 342. 986 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:26,404 No ship's structures exist forward of bulkhead 342. 987 00:38:26,470 --> 00:38:29,373 Superimpose previous image over this one 988 00:38:29,440 --> 00:38:30,000 same scale, and continue to monitor. 989 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,976 same scale, and continue to monitor. 990 00:38:32,043 --> 00:38:34,011 ( rumbling ) 991 00:38:34,078 --> 00:38:35,946 It's collapsing! 992 00:38:36,013 --> 00:38:40,418 Hull integrity now compromised on decks three through 15. 993 00:38:40,484 --> 00:38:42,000 Computer, how long can life-support be maintained? 994 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:44,955 Computer, how long can life-support be maintained? 995 00:38:45,022 --> 00:38:47,792 Four minutes, 17 seconds. 996 00:38:47,858 --> 00:38:48,000 ( rumbling ) 997 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:50,494 ( rumbling ) 998 00:38:52,530 --> 00:38:53,964 Captain, we have reestablished 999 00:38:54,031 --> 00:38:56,367 exact coordinates and attitude. 1000 00:38:56,434 --> 00:38:57,702 Geordi, we're in position. 1001 00:38:57,768 --> 00:38:58,636 Your status? 1002 00:38:58,703 --> 00:39:00,000 LA FORGE: The warp bubble is contracting 1003 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,638 LA FORGE: The warp bubble is contracting 1004 00:39:00,705 --> 00:39:02,907 at a rate of 15 meters per second. 1005 00:39:02,973 --> 00:39:05,042 We're going to lose it in about four minutes. 1006 00:39:05,109 --> 00:39:06,000 It is time, Wesley. 1007 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,944 It is time, Wesley. 1008 00:39:09,080 --> 00:39:11,816 ( beeping ) 1009 00:39:13,951 --> 00:39:14,919 We're ready, Commander. 1010 00:39:14,985 --> 00:39:15,920 RIKER: Proceed. 1011 00:39:15,986 --> 00:39:18,000 I'll be in Engineering. 1012 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,122 I'll be in Engineering. 1013 00:39:24,095 --> 00:39:25,896 Let it go, Wesley. 1014 00:39:27,098 --> 00:39:29,734 Let go of the anticipation 1015 00:39:29,800 --> 00:39:30,000 the expectations 1016 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:32,069 the expectations 1017 00:39:32,136 --> 00:39:34,805 the demands upon yourself. 1018 00:39:34,872 --> 00:39:36,000 Let it all go. 1019 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,874 Let it all go. 1020 00:39:36,941 --> 00:39:39,043 Leave it behind. 1021 00:39:40,978 --> 00:39:42,000 Yes. 1022 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,913 Yes. 1023 00:39:42,980 --> 00:39:45,082 The ability is there inside of you. 1024 00:39:45,149 --> 00:39:48,000 You do not need to look for it. 1025 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,886 You do not need to look for it. 1026 00:39:52,022 --> 00:39:54,000 Three minutes, 30 seconds to life-support failure. 1027 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:56,026 Three minutes, 30 seconds to life-support failure. 1028 00:39:56,093 --> 00:40:00,000 The Traveler used his thoughts to alter warp fields. 1029 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,064 The Traveler used his thoughts to alter warp fields. 1030 00:40:00,131 --> 00:40:02,600 Thoughts became reality. 1031 00:40:02,666 --> 00:40:05,669 Now I'm in a warp field. 1032 00:40:05,736 --> 00:40:06,000 Could my thoughts have changed this reality? 1033 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:09,073 Could my thoughts have changed this reality? 1034 00:40:10,975 --> 00:40:12,000 Come on, Beverly! 1035 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,943 Come on, Beverly! 1036 00:40:13,010 --> 00:40:15,446 What's the next step? 1037 00:40:17,014 --> 00:40:18,000 What was I thinking at the moment Wesley's bubble formed? 1038 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:20,918 What was I thinking at the moment Wesley's bubble formed? 1039 00:40:20,985 --> 00:40:23,020 Dalen Quaice. 1040 00:40:23,087 --> 00:40:24,000 He said all the people he'd known were gone. 1041 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:26,090 He said all the people he'd known were gone. 1042 00:40:26,157 --> 00:40:29,860 I thought of Jack. I went to see Wesley... 1043 00:40:29,927 --> 00:40:30,000 The flash in Engineering... 1044 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,897 The flash in Engineering... 1045 00:40:32,963 --> 00:40:35,800 That's when it started. 1046 00:40:37,802 --> 00:40:40,738 That's when... 1047 00:40:40,805 --> 00:40:42,000 I started losing everybody. 1048 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,907 I started losing everybody. 1049 00:40:42,973 --> 00:40:46,110 My thoughts created this universe. 1050 00:40:46,177 --> 00:40:48,000 Can they get me out of it again? 1051 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,045 Can they get me out of it again? 1052 00:40:48,112 --> 00:40:50,080 That information is not available. 1053 00:40:50,147 --> 00:40:52,449 I'm not talking to you. 1054 00:40:52,516 --> 00:40:54,000 Click my heels together three times 1055 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,052 Click my heels together three times 1056 00:40:55,119 --> 00:40:57,054 and I'm back in Kansas. 1057 00:40:57,121 --> 00:40:59,123 Can it be that simple? 1058 00:41:01,659 --> 00:41:04,795 ( slow beeping ) 1059 00:41:04,862 --> 00:41:06,000 ( beeping quickens ) 1060 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,565 ( beeping quickens ) 1061 00:41:20,945 --> 00:41:23,681 Two minutes, 30 seconds to life-support failure. 1062 00:41:23,747 --> 00:41:24,000 Computer, hypothetical situation. 1063 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,550 Computer, hypothetical situation. 1064 00:41:26,617 --> 00:41:29,019 A person is trapped inside of a static warp bubble. 1065 00:41:29,086 --> 00:41:30,000 Determine a means of escape. 1066 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,121 Determine a means of escape. 1067 00:41:31,188 --> 00:41:33,057 Escape would theoretically depend 1068 00:41:33,123 --> 00:41:35,092 on establishing a stable threshold 1069 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:36,000 between the warp field and the outer environment. 1070 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,661 between the warp field and the outer environment. 1071 00:41:37,728 --> 00:41:39,797 Describe this threshold. 1072 00:41:39,864 --> 00:41:41,198 Negative. There are no known 1073 00:41:41,265 --> 00:41:42,000 practical applications of this theory. 1074 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,634 practical applications of this theory. 1075 00:41:43,701 --> 00:41:45,903 Extrapolate from theoretical database. 1076 00:41:45,970 --> 00:41:47,605 How would it manifest itself? 1077 00:41:47,671 --> 00:41:48,000 A dynamic atmospheric disturbance of great intensity. 1078 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:52,009 A dynamic atmospheric disturbance of great intensity. 1079 00:41:52,076 --> 00:41:54,000 Disturbance? 1080 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,178 Disturbance? 1081 00:41:56,247 --> 00:41:58,182 The vortex. 1082 00:41:58,249 --> 00:42:00,000 They must have been trying to reach me. 1083 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,585 They must have been trying to reach me. 1084 00:42:01,652 --> 00:42:05,756 But how do I find it? 1085 00:42:05,823 --> 00:42:06,000 Wesley, where do I go? 1086 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:09,026 Wesley, where do I go? 1087 00:42:09,093 --> 00:42:11,128 Help me. 1088 00:42:19,870 --> 00:42:21,672 Stable threshold. 1089 00:42:21,739 --> 00:42:24,000 They've been trying to create a stable threshold. 1090 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,842 They've been trying to create a stable threshold. 1091 00:42:24,909 --> 00:42:27,645 Where are they trying to do it? 1092 00:42:27,711 --> 00:42:30,000 Where did they do it the first time? 1093 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,314 Where did they do it the first time? 1094 00:42:30,381 --> 00:42:32,182 Engineering. 1095 00:42:32,249 --> 00:42:35,152 One minute, 30 seconds to life-support failure. 1096 00:42:37,087 --> 00:42:38,255 Engineering. 1097 00:42:38,322 --> 00:42:40,190 Failure in turboshaft four. 1098 00:42:40,257 --> 00:42:42,000 Unable to proceed to Main Engineering. 1099 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,726 Unable to proceed to Main Engineering. 1100 00:42:42,793 --> 00:42:45,596 Just take me anywhere on deck 36. 1101 00:42:55,639 --> 00:42:57,241 ( whooshing ) 1102 00:43:00,177 --> 00:43:03,113 ( whooshing continues ) 1103 00:43:03,180 --> 00:43:05,783 ( static crackling ) 1104 00:43:08,252 --> 00:43:10,654 We're losing the bubble! 1105 00:43:26,136 --> 00:43:28,339 ( crackling continues ) 1106 00:43:29,907 --> 00:43:30,000 ( groans ) 1107 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,975 ( groans ) 1108 00:43:31,041 --> 00:43:33,110 ( sighs ) 1109 00:43:34,345 --> 00:43:36,000 Beverly? 1110 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:36,347 Beverly? 1111 00:43:38,716 --> 00:43:41,285 Jean-Luc. 1112 00:43:41,352 --> 00:43:42,000 Oh! 1113 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,153 Oh! 1114 00:43:48,292 --> 00:43:49,893 You... 1115 00:43:49,960 --> 00:43:53,163 Do I have you to thank for getting me back? 1116 00:43:53,230 --> 00:43:54,000 No. 1117 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,065 No. 1118 00:44:05,743 --> 00:44:06,000 Oh... 1119 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,945 Oh... 1120 00:44:12,082 --> 00:44:14,852 Jean-Luc, if I might ask 1121 00:44:14,918 --> 00:44:17,287 how many people are there onboard? 1122 00:44:17,354 --> 00:44:18,000 1,014... 1123 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:18,856 1,014... 1124 00:44:18,922 --> 00:44:20,858 including your guest, Dr. Quaice. 1125 00:44:20,924 --> 00:44:22,259 ( sighing ) 1126 00:44:22,326 --> 00:44:24,000 Is there something wrong with that count, Doctor? 1127 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:24,361 Is there something wrong with that count, Doctor? 1128 00:44:24,428 --> 00:44:28,232 No. That's the exact number there should be. 1129 00:44:33,170 --> 00:44:36,000 [Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES 1130 00:44:36,000 --> 00:44:36,240 [Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES 1131 00:44:36,306 --> 00:44:39,977 Captioned by The Caption Center WGBH Educational Foundation]