1 00:00:04,804 --> 00:00:06,000 MAN: Tarchannen III investigation, Stardate 40164.7. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:09,376 MAN: Tarchannen III investigation, Stardate 40164.7. 3 00:00:09,442 --> 00:00:11,411 Ensign Anthony Brevelle recording. 4 00:00:11,478 --> 00:00:12,000 Lieutenant Susanna Leijten in command. 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:14,247 Lieutenant Susanna Leijten in command. 6 00:00:14,314 --> 00:00:15,215 You up and running, Brevelle? 7 00:00:15,281 --> 00:00:16,483 BREVELLE: Yes, Lieutenant. 8 00:00:16,549 --> 00:00:18,000 Checked Buildings Four and Five. 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,151 Checked Buildings Four and Five. 10 00:00:18,218 --> 00:00:20,186 Just like all the others-- 11 00:00:20,253 --> 00:00:22,522 no phaser hits, no sign of a fight. 12 00:00:22,589 --> 00:00:24,000 Looks like the whole outpost just vanished. 13 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,191 Looks like the whole outpost just vanished. 14 00:00:25,258 --> 00:00:27,761 Lieutenant Leijten, you'd better come see this. 15 00:00:27,827 --> 00:00:29,763 No footprints, no vehicle tracks. 16 00:00:29,829 --> 00:00:30,000 The wind probably erased them, but look... 17 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:34,300 The wind probably erased them, but look... 18 00:00:34,367 --> 00:00:36,000 LEIJTEN: Freeze visual. 19 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,736 LEIJTEN: Freeze visual. 20 00:00:36,803 --> 00:00:39,739 That's Hickman on the right, Mendez on the left. 21 00:00:39,806 --> 00:00:41,808 And, as already noted, the recording was made 22 00:00:41,875 --> 00:00:42,000 by Ensign Brevelle five years ago. 23 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,810 by Ensign Brevelle five years ago. 24 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:45,478 Commander Leijten, you said 25 00:00:45,545 --> 00:00:48,000 that before Brevelle deserted Starbase 112 last week 26 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,481 that before Brevelle deserted Starbase 112 last week 27 00:00:48,548 --> 00:00:50,483 he'd been ill for several days. 28 00:00:50,550 --> 00:00:51,785 What about Mendez? 29 00:00:51,851 --> 00:00:54,000 Mendez was seen on the Aries an hour before she disappeared. 30 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,455 Mendez was seen on the Aries an hour before she disappeared. 31 00:00:55,522 --> 00:00:57,157 According to witnesses 32 00:00:57,223 --> 00:00:58,658 she seemed completely normal. 33 00:00:58,725 --> 00:00:59,726 And Hickman? 34 00:00:59,793 --> 00:01:00,000 He'd just passed a routine physical 35 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:02,262 He'd just passed a routine physical 36 00:01:02,328 --> 00:01:03,663 on the Lya IV with flying colors. 37 00:01:03,730 --> 00:01:04,664 LA FORGE: Now, wait a minute. 38 00:01:04,731 --> 00:01:06,000 I know Paul Hickman. 39 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,132 I know Paul Hickman. 40 00:01:06,199 --> 00:01:07,300 He's a family man. 41 00:01:07,367 --> 00:01:08,468 He's got two kids. 42 00:01:08,535 --> 00:01:11,137 He wouldn't steal a shuttle and desert. 43 00:01:11,204 --> 00:01:12,000 Geordi, he was spotted 44 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,572 Geordi, he was spotted 45 00:01:12,639 --> 00:01:15,108 by a Federation supply ship yesterday 46 00:01:15,175 --> 00:01:16,709 on course to Tarchannen III. 47 00:01:16,776 --> 00:01:18,000 The original Tarchannen disappearances 48 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,312 The original Tarchannen disappearances 49 00:01:19,379 --> 00:01:21,247 were never solved, were they? 50 00:01:21,314 --> 00:01:23,349 No. We never learned what happened or why. 51 00:01:23,416 --> 00:01:24,000 49 people gone. 52 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,318 49 people gone. 53 00:01:25,385 --> 00:01:27,253 And five years later, the away team 54 00:01:27,320 --> 00:01:29,689 that was investigating their disappearances 55 00:01:29,756 --> 00:01:30,000 have started to disappear themselves. 56 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,791 have started to disappear themselves. 57 00:01:31,858 --> 00:01:36,000 Geordi and I are the only two left. 58 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,429 Geordi and I are the only two left. 59 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:11,531 Space, the final frontier. 60 00:02:11,598 --> 00:02:12,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 61 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:15,401 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 62 00:02:15,468 --> 00:02:17,403 Its continuing mission-- 63 00:02:17,470 --> 00:02:18,000 to explore strange new worlds 64 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:21,374 to explore strange new worlds 65 00:02:21,441 --> 00:02:24,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 66 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,845 to seek out new life and new civilizations 67 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:30,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 68 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,350 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 69 00:02:30,416 --> 00:02:34,587 [Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES] 70 00:03:27,006 --> 00:03:30,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 44664.5. 71 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,810 Captain's Log, Stardate 44664.5. 72 00:03:30,877 --> 00:03:32,812 We have set a course to intercept 73 00:03:32,879 --> 00:03:35,281 Lieutenant Hickman's stolen shuttlecraft 74 00:03:35,348 --> 00:03:36,000 and, hopefully, to discover the whereabouts 75 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,350 and, hopefully, to discover the whereabouts 76 00:03:37,417 --> 00:03:38,918 of the other missing officers. 77 00:03:40,954 --> 00:03:42,000 And then I almost married Paul Bogrow. 78 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,756 And then I almost married Paul Bogrow. 79 00:03:43,823 --> 00:03:44,924 Bogrow? 80 00:03:44,991 --> 00:03:47,427 Bogrow-- now, which one was he? 81 00:03:47,493 --> 00:03:48,000 You remember... 82 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,295 You remember... 83 00:03:49,362 --> 00:03:52,398 the one with the thin mustache. 84 00:03:52,465 --> 00:03:54,000 Oh, not Bogrow. 85 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,334 Oh, not Bogrow. 86 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:55,335 I know. 87 00:03:55,401 --> 00:03:58,404 The one who always used to drive you crazy? 88 00:03:58,471 --> 00:04:00,000 ( laughing ) 89 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,006 ( laughing ) 90 00:04:00,073 --> 00:04:03,743 You always thought he was so full of himself. 91 00:04:03,810 --> 00:04:06,000 Well, I decided that I'd prejudged him unfairly. 92 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,646 Well, I decided that I'd prejudged him unfairly. 93 00:04:06,713 --> 00:04:07,480 Uh-huh. 94 00:04:07,547 --> 00:04:09,649 And then I decided that I'd been right 95 00:04:09,716 --> 00:04:10,650 in the first place. 96 00:04:10,717 --> 00:04:12,000 ( both laughing ) 97 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,519 ( both laughing ) 98 00:04:13,586 --> 00:04:14,854 Oh, Bogrow... 99 00:04:14,921 --> 00:04:17,323 What about you? 100 00:04:17,390 --> 00:04:18,000 I enjoy the bachelor's life too much. 101 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,792 I enjoy the bachelor's life too much. 102 00:04:19,859 --> 00:04:22,428 That doesn't sound like my "little brother" 103 00:04:22,495 --> 00:04:24,000 who always wanted advice on women. 104 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:26,332 who always wanted advice on women. 105 00:04:26,399 --> 00:04:29,502 Well, obviously, you were a... 106 00:04:29,569 --> 00:04:30,000 a great adviser. 107 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,404 a great adviser. 108 00:04:38,478 --> 00:04:40,747 Well, Suz 109 00:04:40,813 --> 00:04:42,000 what do you think? 110 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,749 what do you think? 111 00:04:42,815 --> 00:04:44,517 I don't know 112 00:04:44,584 --> 00:04:48,000 but I'm not ashamed to tell you I'm a little scared, you know? 113 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,055 but I'm not ashamed to tell you I'm a little scared, you know? 114 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:52,892 Yeah, I know. 115 00:04:55,028 --> 00:04:56,896 Well, if anyone's going to figure this out 116 00:04:56,963 --> 00:04:59,332 it'll be the "Leijten and La Forge Show," right? 117 00:04:59,399 --> 00:05:00,000 Yeah. 118 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,333 Yeah. 119 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:02,402 We always made a good team. 120 00:05:02,468 --> 00:05:04,671 A hell of a team. 121 00:05:04,737 --> 00:05:06,000 RIKER: Commander La Forge, Commander Leijten 122 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,407 RIKER: Commander La Forge, Commander Leijten 123 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:09,442 report to the Bridge. 124 00:05:09,509 --> 00:05:12,000 We have a fix on the missing shuttle. 125 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,045 We have a fix on the missing shuttle. 126 00:05:12,111 --> 00:05:13,780 On our way, Commander. 127 00:05:14,781 --> 00:05:17,050 Entering the Tarchannen system, sir. 128 00:05:17,116 --> 00:05:18,000 PICARD: Slow to impulse power. 129 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,052 PICARD: Slow to impulse power. 130 00:05:19,118 --> 00:05:20,186 Mr. Worf? 131 00:05:20,253 --> 00:05:23,690 Long-range sensors are holding on the shuttlecraft 132 00:05:23,756 --> 00:05:24,000 bearing 010, mark 271. 133 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,692 bearing 010, mark 271. 134 00:05:25,758 --> 00:05:27,026 Hail the vessel. 135 00:05:27,093 --> 00:05:30,000 Lieutenant Hickman does not respond, sir. 136 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,496 Lieutenant Hickman does not respond, sir. 137 00:05:30,563 --> 00:05:32,565 ( sighs ) 138 00:05:32,632 --> 00:05:35,034 Put a repeating message on all subspace channels. 139 00:05:35,101 --> 00:05:36,000 Order the Lieutenant to come about and stand to. 140 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,370 Order the Lieutenant to come about and stand to. 141 00:05:37,437 --> 00:05:38,738 Make it a priority one communiqué. 142 00:05:40,940 --> 00:05:42,000 Still no response, sir. 143 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,408 Still no response, sir. 144 00:05:42,475 --> 00:05:45,845 The craft is now within visual range. 145 00:05:45,912 --> 00:05:47,747 PICARD: On screen. 146 00:05:49,816 --> 00:05:51,718 DATA: The shuttle's acceleration is increasing. 147 00:05:51,784 --> 00:05:53,586 Its trajectory is moving 148 00:05:53,653 --> 00:05:54,000 directly into the planet's atmosphere. 149 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,588 directly into the planet's atmosphere. 150 00:05:58,624 --> 00:06:00,000 He will reach an atmospheric interface 151 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,626 He will reach an atmospheric interface 152 00:06:00,693 --> 00:06:02,528 at an altitude of 210 kilometers. 153 00:06:02,595 --> 00:06:05,598 If he stays at that speed, he'll self-destruct. 154 00:06:05,665 --> 00:06:06,000 DATA: That is correct, Commander. 155 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,433 DATA: That is correct, Commander. 156 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:08,434 How soon, Mr. Data? 157 00:06:08,501 --> 00:06:10,536 53 seconds, sir. 158 00:06:10,603 --> 00:06:11,771 Options? 159 00:06:11,838 --> 00:06:12,000 He's out of transporter range. 160 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:14,774 He's out of transporter range. 161 00:06:16,542 --> 00:06:18,000 He's still too far away to get a positive lock 162 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,511 He's still too far away to get a positive lock 163 00:06:18,578 --> 00:06:19,679 with the tractor beam, Captain. 164 00:06:19,746 --> 00:06:20,980 Open a channel. 165 00:06:21,047 --> 00:06:22,148 Open. 166 00:06:22,215 --> 00:06:24,000 Lieutenant Hickman, listen carefully. 167 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,151 Lieutenant Hickman, listen carefully. 168 00:06:25,218 --> 00:06:28,621 This is Captain Picard of the Enterprise. 169 00:06:28,688 --> 00:06:29,822 You are in danger. 170 00:06:29,889 --> 00:06:30,000 You must slow your rate of approach. 171 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,991 You must slow your rate of approach. 172 00:06:32,058 --> 00:06:35,795 The shuttle is approaching the outer thermosphere, Captain. 173 00:06:35,862 --> 00:06:36,000 He's panicking. 174 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,829 He's panicking. 175 00:06:36,896 --> 00:06:38,965 DATA: At the current rate of acceleration 176 00:06:39,031 --> 00:06:41,734 the shuttle will be destroyed in 28 seconds. 177 00:06:48,775 --> 00:06:50,810 16 seconds to impact. 178 00:06:50,877 --> 00:06:54,000 Lieutenant Hickman, you must do what I tell you. 179 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,480 Lieutenant Hickman, you must do what I tell you. 180 00:06:54,547 --> 00:06:56,716 Reduce your velocity and bring your craft 181 00:06:56,783 --> 00:06:59,719 to a positive pitch of 20 degrees now. 182 00:06:59,786 --> 00:07:00,000 The shuttle is entering the lower ionosphere, sir. 183 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:03,623 The shuttle is entering the lower ionosphere, sir. 184 00:07:23,242 --> 00:07:24,000 WORF: Captain, sensors detect 185 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,644 WORF: Captain, sensors detect 186 00:07:24,710 --> 00:07:26,479 two more Federation shuttlecraft 187 00:07:26,546 --> 00:07:27,547 on the planet's surface. 188 00:07:27,613 --> 00:07:29,115 No life signs. 189 00:07:32,685 --> 00:07:35,054 Number One, prepare your away team. 190 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:36,000 Worf, Data, Geordi... 191 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,056 Worf, Data, Geordi... 192 00:07:37,123 --> 00:07:39,759 I'd like to volunteer to join you, sir. 193 00:07:39,826 --> 00:07:41,160 Commander. 194 00:07:44,931 --> 00:07:47,934 ( insects chirping ) 195 00:07:54,006 --> 00:07:57,610 ( console beeping ) 196 00:08:13,626 --> 00:08:17,196 RIKER: Commander Leijten, Geordi, check out the shuttle. 197 00:08:17,263 --> 00:08:18,000 Data, Worf, you've got the perimeter. 198 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,799 Data, Worf, you've got the perimeter. 199 00:08:28,274 --> 00:08:30,000 It's the shuttlepod Mendez stole from the Aries. 200 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,544 It's the shuttlepod Mendez stole from the Aries. 201 00:08:31,611 --> 00:08:32,645 Mm-hmm. 202 00:09:18,791 --> 00:09:19,992 ( distant beeping ) 203 00:09:35,675 --> 00:09:36,000 No life signs, Commander. 204 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,677 No life signs, Commander. 205 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:47,253 Sir, I am certain we are being watched. 206 00:09:48,387 --> 00:09:50,089 Commander Riker. 207 00:09:51,090 --> 00:09:53,092 Found it in the shuttle. 208 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:58,631 Where's Commander Leijten? 209 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:00,000 Riker to Susanna, report. 210 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,634 Riker to Susanna, report. 211 00:10:04,136 --> 00:10:05,972 Fan out. Let's find her. 212 00:10:23,456 --> 00:10:24,000 Susanna?! 213 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,124 Susanna?! 214 00:10:32,298 --> 00:10:34,066 La Forge to Leijten. 215 00:10:36,002 --> 00:10:37,670 LEIJTEN: Over here. 216 00:10:45,144 --> 00:10:47,680 Where have you been? 217 00:10:48,814 --> 00:10:51,650 Mendez and Brevelle are alive. 218 00:10:52,818 --> 00:10:54,000 You saw the footprints? 219 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,754 You saw the footprints? 220 00:10:54,820 --> 00:10:57,023 Yeah, but they're not human. 221 00:10:57,089 --> 00:10:58,324 They're here. 222 00:10:58,391 --> 00:11:00,000 Just stand still and listen. 223 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,360 Just stand still and listen. 224 00:11:01,427 --> 00:11:03,262 You can feel it. 225 00:11:03,329 --> 00:11:04,830 They're here. 226 00:11:08,834 --> 00:11:11,170 I'm not picking up anything. 227 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:13,939 Wait a minute. 228 00:11:14,006 --> 00:11:16,008 Where are you going? 229 00:11:17,476 --> 00:11:18,000 Susanna? 230 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,444 Susanna? 231 00:11:18,511 --> 00:11:20,312 ( gasps ) 232 00:11:20,379 --> 00:11:22,314 Stay away. 233 00:11:22,381 --> 00:11:23,682 Suz... 234 00:11:23,749 --> 00:11:24,000 ( grunting ) 235 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,451 ( grunting ) 236 00:11:25,518 --> 00:11:27,820 La Forge to Enterprise. 237 00:11:27,887 --> 00:11:29,288 Medical emergency. 238 00:11:29,355 --> 00:11:30,000 Two to Sick Bay. 239 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:32,024 Two to Sick Bay. 240 00:11:36,395 --> 00:11:37,430 ( quiet discussions ) 241 00:11:49,508 --> 00:11:51,811 Do I look as bad as I feel? 242 00:11:51,877 --> 00:11:54,000 You look fine... now. 243 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,915 You look fine... now. 244 00:11:55,981 --> 00:11:57,183 What happened? 245 00:11:57,249 --> 00:11:59,385 CRUSHER: Your blood chemistry is way off. 246 00:11:59,452 --> 00:12:00,000 You had a histamine response-- to what I don't know. 247 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:03,289 You had a histamine response-- to what I don't know. 248 00:12:03,355 --> 00:12:04,390 I'm going to run a complete blood 249 00:12:04,457 --> 00:12:05,224 and tissue analysis. 250 00:12:05,291 --> 00:12:06,000 I-I need to get back to the surface. 251 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,326 I-I need to get back to the surface. 252 00:12:07,393 --> 00:12:09,762 Uh-uh, until I have some answers 253 00:12:09,829 --> 00:12:12,000 I don't want you to leave the Enterprise. 254 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,431 I don't want you to leave the Enterprise. 255 00:12:12,498 --> 00:12:14,100 I have work to do. 256 00:12:14,166 --> 00:12:15,334 Look, Commander 257 00:12:15,401 --> 00:12:16,469 you may have just had 258 00:12:16,535 --> 00:12:18,000 an anxiety reaction down there 259 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,370 an anxiety reaction down there 260 00:12:18,437 --> 00:12:20,873 but I've got to know for sure. 261 00:12:20,940 --> 00:12:22,174 Might not be 262 00:12:22,241 --> 00:12:24,000 such a bad idea to take it easy for a while. 263 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,176 such a bad idea to take it easy for a while. 264 00:12:24,243 --> 00:12:26,512 I'm not going to stay locked up on this ship 265 00:12:26,579 --> 00:12:28,414 while the investigation is going on. 266 00:12:28,481 --> 00:12:29,982 PICARD: Your devotion to duty is admirable 267 00:12:30,049 --> 00:12:31,951 Commander, but Dr. Crusher is right. 268 00:12:32,017 --> 00:12:33,752 You'll remain on board the Enterprise 269 00:12:33,819 --> 00:12:35,521 until we know whether or not this is 270 00:12:35,588 --> 00:12:36,000 connected with the disappearance of the others. 271 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,456 connected with the disappearance of the others. 272 00:12:37,523 --> 00:12:38,457 Captain... 273 00:12:38,524 --> 00:12:39,458 We have completed 274 00:12:39,525 --> 00:12:41,527 our survey of the surface. 275 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:42,000 Analyzing all that data 276 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,395 Analyzing all that data 277 00:12:43,462 --> 00:12:45,364 will keep us busy for a while. 278 00:12:45,431 --> 00:12:46,966 Yes, sir, I understand. 279 00:12:47,032 --> 00:12:48,000 Data's got a preliminary report, if you're up to it. 280 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:50,102 Data's got a preliminary report, if you're up to it. 281 00:12:51,137 --> 00:12:53,772 Sure, let's get going. 282 00:13:00,146 --> 00:13:01,447 What about La Forge? 283 00:13:01,514 --> 00:13:04,316 I gave him a complete bioscan. 284 00:13:04,383 --> 00:13:06,000 The results say he's in perfect shape. 285 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,319 The results say he's in perfect shape. 286 00:13:09,455 --> 00:13:12,000 That's what all the reports said about Mendez and Hickman 287 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,458 That's what all the reports said about Mendez and Hickman 288 00:13:12,525 --> 00:13:14,093 before they disappeared. 289 00:13:16,929 --> 00:13:18,000 Captain Picard's wrong. 290 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,164 Captain Picard's wrong. 291 00:13:18,230 --> 00:13:20,166 The way to handle this 292 00:13:20,232 --> 00:13:22,501 is to get back down there with a dozen away teams. 293 00:13:22,568 --> 00:13:24,000 Fan out from the shuttle. 294 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,036 Fan out from the shuttle. 295 00:13:24,103 --> 00:13:26,172 We could cover a lot of ground in a hurry. 296 00:13:26,238 --> 00:13:28,440 Use proximity detectors, infrared sensors... 297 00:13:28,507 --> 00:13:29,808 Susanna. 298 00:13:31,443 --> 00:13:34,413 Oh, Geordi, it's started. 299 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:36,000 What if what happened to the others 300 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,415 What if what happened to the others 301 00:13:36,482 --> 00:13:37,416 is happening to me? 302 00:13:37,483 --> 00:13:38,551 You don't know that. 303 00:13:42,922 --> 00:13:46,358 Suz... I'm here 304 00:13:46,425 --> 00:13:48,000 and I'm not going to let anything happen to you, okay? 305 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:50,529 and I'm not going to let anything happen to you, okay? 306 00:13:50,596 --> 00:13:53,265 Okay, come on. 307 00:14:00,306 --> 00:14:03,842 During microscopic examination of the torn uniform 308 00:14:03,909 --> 00:14:06,000 I discovered these alien skin cells. 309 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,046 I discovered these alien skin cells. 310 00:14:07,112 --> 00:14:08,214 Source? 311 00:14:08,280 --> 00:14:09,248 Undetermined. 312 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:11,083 But without something else 313 00:14:11,150 --> 00:14:12,000 to cross-reference 314 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,151 to cross-reference 315 00:14:12,218 --> 00:14:14,353 it would take us weeks to try and identify them. 316 00:14:14,420 --> 00:14:16,488 Fortunately, we have more evidence. 317 00:14:16,555 --> 00:14:17,856 We were able to determine 318 00:14:17,923 --> 00:14:18,000 that these footprints found near the shuttle 319 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:20,226 that these footprints found near the shuttle 320 00:14:20,292 --> 00:14:22,628 were not made by any known Tarchannen life-form. 321 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:24,000 Well, if we're pursuing the theory 322 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,964 Well, if we're pursuing the theory 323 00:14:25,030 --> 00:14:27,600 that somehow unknown aliens were involved 324 00:14:27,666 --> 00:14:29,435 I think I should tell you 325 00:14:29,501 --> 00:14:30,000 that we didn't find tracks like that 326 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:32,004 that we didn't find tracks like that 327 00:14:32,071 --> 00:14:33,906 during the original investigation. 328 00:14:33,973 --> 00:14:36,000 The planet is subject to frequent sandstorms. 329 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,242 The planet is subject to frequent sandstorms. 330 00:14:36,308 --> 00:14:38,310 Footprints might have been obliterated 331 00:14:38,377 --> 00:14:40,145 prior to your arrival. 332 00:14:40,212 --> 00:14:42,000 Dr. Crusher and I will begin to search the medical database 333 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,048 Dr. Crusher and I will begin to search the medical database 334 00:14:43,115 --> 00:14:44,483 in an attempt to match these 335 00:14:44,550 --> 00:14:47,653 with some known life-form. 336 00:14:51,223 --> 00:14:52,291 Aliens or no aliens 337 00:14:52,358 --> 00:14:54,000 why would our people start returning after five years 338 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:56,028 why would our people start returning after five years 339 00:14:56,095 --> 00:14:57,396 to be abducted? 340 00:14:57,463 --> 00:14:59,164 Some sort of compulsion 341 00:14:59,231 --> 00:15:00,000 like a... like a post-hypnotic command? 342 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:02,167 like a... like a post-hypnotic command? 343 00:15:02,234 --> 00:15:03,302 Something that happened 344 00:15:03,369 --> 00:15:05,271 while we were down there the first time? 345 00:15:05,337 --> 00:15:06,000 We can go back to the mission record. 346 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,172 We can go back to the mission record. 347 00:15:07,239 --> 00:15:09,275 Construct a log of everyone's movements. 348 00:15:09,341 --> 00:15:11,610 Look for some sort of commonality-- 349 00:15:11,677 --> 00:15:12,000 something we all touched. 350 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,612 something we all touched. 351 00:15:13,679 --> 00:15:18,000 Um... maybe a plant or, uh, the sand. 352 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,284 Um... maybe a plant or, uh, the sand. 353 00:15:19,752 --> 00:15:21,420 Or even something we ingested. 354 00:15:21,487 --> 00:15:24,000 It could even be in the air itself. 355 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,456 It could even be in the air itself. 356 00:15:31,597 --> 00:15:33,299 The parameters are pretty broad, Data. 357 00:15:33,365 --> 00:15:34,967 Any match we make 358 00:15:35,034 --> 00:15:36,000 is going to be inconclusive at best. 359 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,935 is going to be inconclusive at best. 360 00:15:37,002 --> 00:15:39,638 I am aware of that, Doctor. 361 00:15:39,705 --> 00:15:41,707 However, I can see no other reasonable course 362 00:15:41,774 --> 00:15:42,000 of investigation available to us. 363 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,609 of investigation available to us. 364 00:15:43,676 --> 00:15:45,944 We may not have much time. 365 00:15:46,011 --> 00:15:48,000 You're worried about Geordi, aren't you? 366 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,315 You're worried about Geordi, aren't you? 367 00:15:49,381 --> 00:15:50,482 I am an android. 368 00:15:50,549 --> 00:15:52,584 It is not possible for me... 369 00:15:52,651 --> 00:15:53,952 For you to feel anxiety. 370 00:15:55,788 --> 00:15:57,990 Starfleet personnel have vanished. 371 00:15:58,057 --> 00:15:59,558 Others may be at risk. 372 00:15:59,625 --> 00:16:00,000 We must do the best we can to find out why. 373 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,360 We must do the best we can to find out why. 374 00:16:01,427 --> 00:16:02,494 ( clears throat ) 375 00:16:04,730 --> 00:16:06,000 However, I am... 376 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,733 However, I am... 377 00:16:10,636 --> 00:16:12,000 strongly motivated to solve this mystery. 378 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,739 strongly motivated to solve this mystery. 379 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:23,015 MENDEZ: Ensign Hickman. 380 00:16:23,082 --> 00:16:24,000 ( console beeping ) 381 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:26,352 ( console beeping ) 382 00:16:39,398 --> 00:16:42,000 ( sighing ) 383 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,768 ( sighing ) 384 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:47,439 Freeze visuals. 385 00:16:49,074 --> 00:16:51,377 Oh... 386 00:16:51,443 --> 00:16:52,745 We're wasting our time. 387 00:16:52,811 --> 00:16:54,000 That's not how you felt before. 388 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,314 That's not how you felt before. 389 00:16:55,381 --> 00:16:57,683 It was your idea to look for some sort of commonality. 390 00:16:57,750 --> 00:17:00,000 Yeah, well, I was wrong. 391 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,052 Yeah, well, I was wrong. 392 00:17:00,119 --> 00:17:03,155 We're not going to find anything this way. 393 00:17:03,222 --> 00:17:05,758 We should go back to the planet. 394 00:17:05,824 --> 00:17:06,000 It's all down there-- 395 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,393 It's all down there-- 396 00:17:07,459 --> 00:17:08,660 everything we need to know. 397 00:17:08,727 --> 00:17:10,629 Well, that's just not an option. 398 00:17:10,696 --> 00:17:12,000 At least, not until Captain Picard says it is. 399 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,399 At least, not until Captain Picard says it is. 400 00:17:17,636 --> 00:17:18,000 Computer, resume. 401 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,138 Computer, resume. 402 00:17:22,474 --> 00:17:24,000 I can't look at that anymore. 403 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,743 I can't look at that anymore. 404 00:17:24,810 --> 00:17:26,078 Hurts my eyes. 405 00:17:26,145 --> 00:17:27,413 I can't think. 406 00:17:27,479 --> 00:17:29,815 My mind feels like it's wrapped up in a blanket. 407 00:17:29,882 --> 00:17:30,000 ( whistles ) 408 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,816 ( whistles ) 409 00:17:30,883 --> 00:17:32,518 Take a break. All right? 410 00:17:32,584 --> 00:17:33,652 I'll work on this. 411 00:17:33,719 --> 00:17:35,487 I don't need a break. 412 00:17:35,554 --> 00:17:36,000 I need to get off this ship. 413 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:39,224 I need to get off this ship. 414 00:17:39,291 --> 00:17:42,000 Susanna, why don't we, uh... go and see Dr. Crusher? 415 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:44,096 Susanna, why don't we, uh... go and see Dr. Crusher? 416 00:17:44,163 --> 00:17:46,432 Forget Crusher and forget your logs. 417 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:48,000 Tarchannen's down there, Geordi. 418 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:50,669 Tarchannen's down there, Geordi. 419 00:17:50,736 --> 00:17:52,438 It's waiting for us. 420 00:17:52,504 --> 00:17:54,000 That's where we should go. 421 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,706 That's where we should go. 422 00:17:54,773 --> 00:17:56,708 Susanna... 423 00:17:56,775 --> 00:18:00,000 you can't leave. 424 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,078 you can't leave. 425 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:02,548 Susanna! 426 00:18:02,614 --> 00:18:04,149 Susanna! 427 00:18:04,216 --> 00:18:05,317 ( gasping ) 428 00:18:07,252 --> 00:18:08,587 Geordi... 429 00:18:37,950 --> 00:18:40,285 Her blood pressure is still falling. 430 00:18:40,352 --> 00:18:41,720 Apply the T-cell stimulator. 431 00:18:41,787 --> 00:18:42,000 We have got to stabilize her immune system. 432 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,789 We have got to stabilize her immune system. 433 00:18:49,394 --> 00:18:52,531 She has developed an extreme sensitivity to light. 434 00:18:52,598 --> 00:18:54,000 We're trying to make her as comfortable as we can. 435 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,800 We're trying to make her as comfortable as we can. 436 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:10,682 Oh, God. 437 00:19:12,451 --> 00:19:14,152 Geordi? 438 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:21,593 Susanna... 439 00:19:21,660 --> 00:19:24,000 hold on, okay? 440 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,297 hold on, okay? 441 00:19:25,364 --> 00:19:30,000 Dr. Crusher will help you, so just hold on. 442 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:33,772 Dr. Crusher will help you, so just hold on. 443 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:36,000 It's inside of me, Geordi. 444 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,609 It's inside of me, Geordi. 445 00:19:37,676 --> 00:19:39,845 I can't fight it. 446 00:19:39,912 --> 00:19:41,780 It's winning. 447 00:19:41,847 --> 00:19:42,000 Don't give up. 448 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,815 Don't give up. 449 00:19:43,882 --> 00:19:45,284 Do you hear me? 450 00:19:47,753 --> 00:19:48,000 You can't give up, Suz. 451 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:50,889 You can't give up, Suz. 452 00:20:00,832 --> 00:20:03,468 CRUSHER: This is one of Susanna's altered skin cells 453 00:20:03,535 --> 00:20:05,737 and this is one of the alien cells Data found. 454 00:20:05,804 --> 00:20:06,000 They're almost identical. 455 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,805 They're almost identical. 456 00:20:06,872 --> 00:20:08,273 How do you explain that? 457 00:20:08,340 --> 00:20:11,743 Jean-Luc, I think the people from Tarchannen III 458 00:20:11,810 --> 00:20:12,000 who disappeared weren't abducted. 459 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,946 who disappeared weren't abducted. 460 00:20:14,012 --> 00:20:17,416 I think they were transformed into another species. 461 00:20:17,482 --> 00:20:18,000 Can you stop it, Doctor? 462 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,418 Can you stop it, Doctor? 463 00:20:19,484 --> 00:20:22,821 The T-cell stimulator will slow down the rate of change 464 00:20:22,888 --> 00:20:24,000 but until I find the cause... 465 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,856 but until I find the cause... 466 00:20:24,923 --> 00:20:25,691 Is the Enterprise at risk? 467 00:20:25,757 --> 00:20:28,894 No. I checked the cell wall integrity. 468 00:20:28,961 --> 00:20:30,000 Its viability is extremely low. 469 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,662 Its viability is extremely low. 470 00:20:30,729 --> 00:20:31,997 I don't think it's possible 471 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:32,998 for Susanna to transmit it. 472 00:20:33,065 --> 00:20:35,300 Then how did she get it? 473 00:20:35,367 --> 00:20:36,000 I wish I knew. 474 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,502 I wish I knew. 475 00:20:37,569 --> 00:20:41,673 The only thing I do know, Geordi 476 00:20:41,740 --> 00:20:42,000 is that it's very possible that you will be next. 477 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,776 is that it's very possible that you will be next. 478 00:20:54,519 --> 00:21:00,000 But... I had two full bioscans today. 479 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,325 But... I had two full bioscans today. 480 00:21:00,392 --> 00:21:01,893 You said I was fine. 481 00:21:01,960 --> 00:21:03,895 I gave Susanna a bioscan, too. 482 00:21:03,962 --> 00:21:06,000 I didn't find anything wrong with her either. 483 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,031 I didn't find anything wrong with her either. 484 00:21:06,098 --> 00:21:08,700 ( sighs ) 485 00:21:08,767 --> 00:21:10,702 How long? 486 00:21:10,769 --> 00:21:12,000 Brevelle was sick for days before he left. 487 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:14,806 Brevelle was sick for days before he left. 488 00:21:14,873 --> 00:21:18,000 Mendez was normal an hour before she disappeared. 489 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,810 Mendez was normal an hour before she disappeared. 490 00:21:18,877 --> 00:21:22,381 You may have weeks or very few hours. 491 00:21:24,816 --> 00:21:26,051 ( sighs ) 492 00:21:26,118 --> 00:21:27,986 Then there's not much time to waste. 493 00:21:28,053 --> 00:21:29,655 I should get back to work. 494 00:21:29,721 --> 00:21:30,000 Geordi... 495 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,756 Geordi... 496 00:21:30,822 --> 00:21:32,858 until I know what we're dealing with 497 00:21:32,924 --> 00:21:35,327 I think you should stay here in Sick Bay. 498 00:21:35,394 --> 00:21:36,000 Doctor, you said that it would help 499 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,895 Doctor, you said that it would help 500 00:21:36,962 --> 00:21:38,730 if you knew the source of this. 501 00:21:38,797 --> 00:21:40,999 If I could continue my analysis of the mission records 502 00:21:41,066 --> 00:21:42,000 I might find an answer. 503 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,334 I might find an answer. 504 00:21:42,401 --> 00:21:45,671 Mr. La Forge... 505 00:21:45,737 --> 00:21:47,072 what if you begin to change? 506 00:21:47,139 --> 00:21:48,000 What if you feel compelled 507 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,507 What if you feel compelled 508 00:21:48,573 --> 00:21:50,409 to go down to the planet like the others? 509 00:21:50,475 --> 00:21:52,944 Program the computer to monitor my movements. 510 00:21:53,011 --> 00:21:54,000 That way, we can be sure that I don't leave the ship. 511 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:56,415 That way, we can be sure that I don't leave the ship. 512 00:21:58,684 --> 00:22:00,000 What would you do, Captain? 513 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,519 What would you do, Captain? 514 00:22:00,585 --> 00:22:02,988 Would you sit it out here in Sick Bay 515 00:22:03,055 --> 00:22:06,000 or try to learn what it is that's got you-- 516 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:06,091 or try to learn what it is that's got you-- 517 00:22:06,158 --> 00:22:07,426 maybe stop it? 518 00:22:10,762 --> 00:22:11,963 Very well, Mr. La Forge. 519 00:22:12,030 --> 00:22:13,799 You proceed with your investigation 520 00:22:13,865 --> 00:22:16,568 but I want you to report to Dr. Crusher for a bioscan 521 00:22:16,635 --> 00:22:18,000 at the start of the day watch. 522 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,003 at the start of the day watch. 523 00:22:18,070 --> 00:22:19,037 Aye, sir. 524 00:22:19,104 --> 00:22:20,906 And, Geordi, if you have symptoms 525 00:22:20,972 --> 00:22:24,000 of any kind... I want to know immediately. 526 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,810 of any kind... I want to know immediately. 527 00:22:26,778 --> 00:22:28,680 Understood. 528 00:22:34,419 --> 00:22:35,654 One to transport. 529 00:22:39,458 --> 00:22:41,760 I want to make another sweep of the perimeter. 530 00:22:41,827 --> 00:22:42,000 La Forge, you start at Building Four. 531 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,061 La Forge, you start at Building Four. 532 00:22:43,128 --> 00:22:44,663 Mendez and Brevelle, begin at Two 533 00:22:44,730 --> 00:22:45,731 I'll take Five. 534 00:22:49,468 --> 00:22:50,969 ( sighs ) 535 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:53,105 All right, computer. 536 00:22:53,171 --> 00:22:54,000 Analyze audio elements from time index: 1447 to 1558. 537 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:02,881 Analyze audio elements from time index: 1447 to 1558. 538 00:23:02,948 --> 00:23:04,716 List all anomalies. 539 00:23:04,783 --> 00:23:06,000 No audio anomalies present. 540 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,385 No audio anomalies present. 541 00:23:07,452 --> 00:23:11,723 Any subspace projections, Z-particle emissions 542 00:23:11,790 --> 00:23:12,000 interferometric frequencies? 543 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:14,793 interferometric frequencies? 544 00:23:14,860 --> 00:23:16,962 No subspace projections present. 545 00:23:17,028 --> 00:23:18,000 No Z-particle emissions present. 546 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,831 No Z-particle emissions present. 547 00:23:19,898 --> 00:23:22,901 No interferometric patterns present. 548 00:23:22,968 --> 00:23:24,000 Damn. 549 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,469 Damn. 550 00:23:28,507 --> 00:23:29,441 Geordi? 551 00:23:29,508 --> 00:23:30,000 ( gasps ) 552 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,475 ( gasps ) 553 00:23:30,542 --> 00:23:34,579 May I inquire how your investigation is proceeding? 554 00:23:34,646 --> 00:23:36,000 It's not. 555 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,047 It's not. 556 00:23:36,114 --> 00:23:38,583 Have you attempted an audio analysis? 557 00:23:38,650 --> 00:23:39,918 Yes, Data 558 00:23:39,985 --> 00:23:42,000 and a spectrographic analysis 559 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,821 and a spectrographic analysis 560 00:23:42,888 --> 00:23:45,757 and a screen for ionizing radiation. 561 00:23:45,824 --> 00:23:48,000 I even ran an enhancement for micro-seismic disturbances. 562 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,161 I even ran an enhancement for micro-seismic disturbances. 563 00:23:49,227 --> 00:23:51,429 I've tried it all, okay? 564 00:23:53,064 --> 00:23:54,000 ( sighing heavily ) 565 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,066 ( sighing heavily ) 566 00:24:02,040 --> 00:24:03,074 I'm sorry. 567 00:24:03,141 --> 00:24:05,977 There was no need for an apology. 568 00:24:06,044 --> 00:24:08,613 Perhaps if you indulged in a brief rest period 569 00:24:08,680 --> 00:24:10,849 you would be able to approach this problem 570 00:24:10,916 --> 00:24:12,000 with a fresh point of view. 571 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,084 with a fresh point of view. 572 00:24:13,151 --> 00:24:14,986 Yeah, you're probably right, Data, but... 573 00:24:15,053 --> 00:24:18,000 but I've got to keep scanning these records while I can. 574 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,156 but I've got to keep scanning these records while I can. 575 00:24:19,891 --> 00:24:21,893 May I assist you? 576 00:24:21,960 --> 00:24:24,000 If I knew what I was looking for. 577 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,663 If I knew what I was looking for. 578 00:24:24,729 --> 00:24:26,498 Really, Data 579 00:24:26,565 --> 00:24:30,000 I think it's just a matter of me going over it 580 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,136 I think it's just a matter of me going over it 581 00:24:31,203 --> 00:24:34,139 maybe finding something I forgot. 582 00:24:34,206 --> 00:24:36,000 I'll let you know if I come across anything, all right? 583 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,808 I'll let you know if I come across anything, all right? 584 00:24:41,213 --> 00:24:42,000 ( sighs ) 585 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,748 ( sighs ) 586 00:24:43,815 --> 00:24:45,217 All right, computer. 587 00:24:46,818 --> 00:24:48,000 One more time. 588 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,220 One more time. 589 00:24:54,125 --> 00:24:55,594 ( doors open ) 590 00:24:55,660 --> 00:24:57,195 NURSE OGAWA: Sorry to disturb you, Doctor. 591 00:24:57,262 --> 00:24:58,864 That's all right. What's happened? 592 00:24:58,930 --> 00:25:00,000 I thought you should see this. 593 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,165 I thought you should see this. 594 00:25:04,069 --> 00:25:06,000 Her skin is simulating the light. 595 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,038 Her skin is simulating the light. 596 00:25:07,105 --> 00:25:09,507 A radiant reaction. 597 00:25:09,574 --> 00:25:11,943 Some sort of mimetic ability? 598 00:25:12,010 --> 00:25:12,744 That's not all. 599 00:25:12,811 --> 00:25:14,279 Her body temperature is dropping. 600 00:25:16,581 --> 00:25:18,000 It's as if she's generating a disruptive field. 601 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,084 It's as if she's generating a disruptive field. 602 00:25:19,150 --> 00:25:21,286 I can barely get any readings off of her now. 603 00:25:21,353 --> 00:25:23,188 What's her rate of transformation? 604 00:25:23,255 --> 00:25:24,000 It's increasing. 605 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,256 It's increasing. 606 00:25:24,322 --> 00:25:25,457 That's not possible. 607 00:25:25,523 --> 00:25:28,126 It should have been inhibited by the T-cell stimulator. 608 00:25:28,193 --> 00:25:29,294 ( sighs ) 609 00:25:29,361 --> 00:25:30,000 Unless... 610 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,963 Unless... 611 00:25:33,365 --> 00:25:36,000 If there's a foreign body inside her 612 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,201 If there's a foreign body inside her 613 00:25:36,268 --> 00:25:38,670 that's producing these changes-- 614 00:25:38,737 --> 00:25:41,172 something like a viral crèche... 615 00:25:41,239 --> 00:25:42,000 A very small one if our scans haven't found it. 616 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:44,209 A very small one if our scans haven't found it. 617 00:25:44,276 --> 00:25:46,144 I want a full genetic analysis. 618 00:25:46,211 --> 00:25:48,000 We're going to examine any abnormality we find 619 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,047 We're going to examine any abnormality we find 620 00:25:49,114 --> 00:25:51,116 no matter how insignificant it seems. 621 00:25:55,887 --> 00:25:57,255 One to transport. 622 00:25:57,322 --> 00:25:59,791 Computer, delete the audio. 623 00:26:05,263 --> 00:26:06,000 Wait a minute. 624 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,898 Wait a minute. 625 00:26:06,965 --> 00:26:09,901 Freeze visual. 626 00:26:11,236 --> 00:26:12,000 Whose shadow is that? 627 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,571 Whose shadow is that? 628 00:26:13,638 --> 00:26:15,807 Please restate question. 629 00:26:18,677 --> 00:26:22,013 Computer, the shadow currently displayed 630 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:24,000 in section B3-- what is its source? 631 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,116 in section B3-- what is its source? 632 00:26:25,183 --> 00:26:27,018 Unknown. 633 00:26:27,085 --> 00:26:30,000 Come on, it's got to belong to somebody. 634 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:30,188 Come on, it's got to belong to somebody. 635 00:26:30,255 --> 00:26:33,191 Computer, replay visual 636 00:26:33,258 --> 00:26:35,226 of the last time index. 637 00:26:35,293 --> 00:26:36,000 No audio and slow to 50%. 638 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:39,164 No audio and slow to 50%. 639 00:26:49,941 --> 00:26:52,777 Okay, Brevelle's behind the camera 640 00:26:52,844 --> 00:26:54,000 Susanna and I head off in that direction. 641 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,880 Susanna and I head off in that direction. 642 00:26:55,947 --> 00:26:58,016 Mendez moves off that way. 643 00:26:58,083 --> 00:27:00,000 Freeze visual. 644 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,086 Freeze visual. 645 00:27:01,152 --> 00:27:05,924 Now magnify four times. 646 00:27:05,991 --> 00:27:06,000 And spectrally enhance those shadows. 647 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:09,027 And spectrally enhance those shadows. 648 00:27:10,729 --> 00:27:12,000 Computer, do you have sufficient data to compile 649 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,231 Computer, do you have sufficient data to compile 650 00:27:13,298 --> 00:27:16,167 a holographic simulation of this visual record? 651 00:27:16,234 --> 00:27:18,000 A simulation would be limited 652 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,203 A simulation would be limited 653 00:27:18,269 --> 00:27:21,306 to areas scanned by the visual recording device. 654 00:27:21,373 --> 00:27:22,407 Good. Fine. 655 00:27:22,474 --> 00:27:23,908 Scan the entire record 656 00:27:23,975 --> 00:27:24,000 and then recreate it on Holodeck Three. 657 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:26,277 and then recreate it on Holodeck Three. 658 00:27:30,248 --> 00:27:33,351 Computer, is the Tarchannen simulation ready? 659 00:27:33,418 --> 00:27:34,652 Affirmative. 660 00:27:34,719 --> 00:27:35,987 Program complete. 661 00:27:36,054 --> 00:27:37,355 Enter when ready. 662 00:28:02,380 --> 00:28:04,783 ( holodeck doors close ) 663 00:28:07,252 --> 00:28:09,754 ( insects chirping ) 664 00:28:12,957 --> 00:28:14,959 ( sighs ) 665 00:28:20,298 --> 00:28:24,000 Computer, scan Starfleet records 666 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,369 Computer, scan Starfleet records 667 00:28:24,436 --> 00:28:27,305 and create a simulation of Brevelle. 668 00:28:27,372 --> 00:28:30,000 Place him where he was while recording this. 669 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,342 Place him where he was while recording this. 670 00:28:40,518 --> 00:28:42,000 Okay. Good. 671 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,254 Okay. Good. 672 00:28:43,321 --> 00:28:48,000 Computer, based on their speed and direction 673 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,193 Computer, based on their speed and direction 674 00:28:48,259 --> 00:28:50,962 can you extrapolate each officer's movements as they 675 00:28:51,029 --> 00:28:53,364 walked out of the recording device's field of view? 676 00:28:53,431 --> 00:28:54,000 Affirmative, with an increasing probability of error 677 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:57,902 Affirmative, with an increasing probability of error 678 00:28:57,969 --> 00:29:00,000 reaching 95% after ten seconds. 679 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,371 reaching 95% after ten seconds. 680 00:29:00,438 --> 00:29:02,340 Understood. 681 00:29:02,407 --> 00:29:05,176 Run simulation. 682 00:29:05,243 --> 00:29:06,000 I want to make another sweep of the perimeter. 683 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,178 I want to make another sweep of the perimeter. 684 00:29:07,245 --> 00:29:09,214 La Forge, you start at Building Four. 685 00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:11,182 Mendez and Brevelle, you begin at Two. 686 00:29:11,249 --> 00:29:12,000 I'll take Five. 687 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,283 I'll take Five. 688 00:29:17,422 --> 00:29:18,000 Computer, freeze. 689 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,491 Computer, freeze. 690 00:29:19,557 --> 00:29:22,193 It's all happening too fast. 691 00:29:22,260 --> 00:29:24,000 Computer, reverse simulation. 692 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,363 Computer, reverse simulation. 693 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:27,765 Run it back to time index: 1472. 694 00:29:29,968 --> 00:29:30,000 ( voice audio playing in reverse ) 695 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:32,036 ( voice audio playing in reverse ) 696 00:29:34,105 --> 00:29:36,000 LA FORGE: Freeze program. 697 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,307 LA FORGE: Freeze program. 698 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:42,000 Computer, remove La Forge. 699 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:44,516 Computer, remove La Forge. 700 00:29:48,286 --> 00:29:52,056 And... now remove Leijten. 701 00:29:58,296 --> 00:30:00,000 And now... remove Mendez. 702 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,299 And now... remove Mendez. 703 00:30:28,193 --> 00:30:30,000 Computer, using vector analysis 704 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,262 Computer, using vector analysis 705 00:30:31,329 --> 00:30:35,133 identify the source of this shadow. 706 00:30:35,200 --> 00:30:36,000 There is no object in the program 707 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,001 There is no object in the program 708 00:30:37,068 --> 00:30:38,937 which could generate the shadow. 709 00:30:40,205 --> 00:30:42,000 Oh. There, uh... 710 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,907 Oh. There, uh... 711 00:30:42,974 --> 00:30:48,000 there has to be something between... 712 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,280 there has to be something between... 713 00:30:49,347 --> 00:30:52,116 the camera light and this wall. 714 00:30:56,321 --> 00:31:00,000 Computer, given the distance between the light and the wall 715 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:04,295 Computer, given the distance between the light and the wall 716 00:31:04,362 --> 00:31:06,000 can you determine the most likely shape and position 717 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:10,401 can you determine the most likely shape and position 718 00:31:10,468 --> 00:31:12,000 of the object causing this shadow? 719 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,004 of the object causing this shadow? 720 00:31:13,071 --> 00:31:14,472 There is insufficient data 721 00:31:14,539 --> 00:31:16,975 to reconstruct the requested object. 722 00:31:17,041 --> 00:31:18,000 ( sighs in frustration ) 723 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,177 ( sighs in frustration ) 724 00:31:19,244 --> 00:31:21,079 Oh... All right. 725 00:31:21,145 --> 00:31:23,948 Um... 726 00:31:24,015 --> 00:31:27,151 Let's say that... that my friend and I here 727 00:31:27,218 --> 00:31:29,320 are about the same size. 728 00:31:29,387 --> 00:31:30,000 Say... 729 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,055 Say... 730 00:31:32,523 --> 00:31:34,993 1.7 meters. 731 00:31:35,059 --> 00:31:36,000 Now can you extrapolate its shape and its position? 732 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:39,631 Now can you extrapolate its shape and its position? 733 00:31:39,697 --> 00:31:41,165 Affirmative. 734 00:31:41,232 --> 00:31:42,000 Do it. 735 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,467 Do it. 736 00:31:58,016 --> 00:32:00,000 ( pained gasping ) 737 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,286 ( pained gasping ) 738 00:32:04,555 --> 00:32:06,000 ( shuddering gasps ) 739 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,025 ( shuddering gasps ) 740 00:32:21,739 --> 00:32:23,474 ( quiet discussions ) 741 00:32:32,583 --> 00:32:35,119 CRUSHER: There-- in the thymus. 742 00:32:41,159 --> 00:32:42,000 Some sort of parasite. 743 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,227 Some sort of parasite. 744 00:32:45,263 --> 00:32:47,498 It's using Susanna's immune system 745 00:32:47,565 --> 00:32:48,000 to spread genetic instructions. 746 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:50,668 to spread genetic instructions. 747 00:32:50,735 --> 00:32:52,570 How did it get there? 748 00:32:52,637 --> 00:32:54,000 She could have become infected during the original mission. 749 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,473 She could have become infected during the original mission. 750 00:32:55,540 --> 00:32:57,108 It's small enough to have entered 751 00:32:57,175 --> 00:32:58,743 through any of the mucous membranes. 752 00:33:01,412 --> 00:33:04,415 But it certainly isn't behaving like a typical parasite. 753 00:33:04,482 --> 00:33:06,000 It isn't feeding off of her. 754 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,017 It isn't feeding off of her. 755 00:33:06,084 --> 00:33:09,053 It's transforming her DNA to match its own. 756 00:33:09,120 --> 00:33:11,356 There's not much of her original DNA left. 757 00:33:11,422 --> 00:33:12,000 And we're going to need unaltered genes 758 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:14,492 And we're going to need unaltered genes 759 00:33:14,559 --> 00:33:17,028 or we're never going to get her back. 760 00:33:17,095 --> 00:33:18,000 We've got to get that thing out of her now. 761 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,497 We've got to get that thing out of her now. 762 00:33:37,115 --> 00:33:38,216 Any luck? 763 00:33:38,282 --> 00:33:39,384 Negative, Commander. 764 00:33:39,450 --> 00:33:40,351 Nothing in our survey 765 00:33:40,418 --> 00:33:42,000 suggests the source of a parasitic infection. 766 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,520 suggests the source of a parasitic infection. 767 00:33:42,587 --> 00:33:43,721 Crusher to Bridge. 768 00:33:43,788 --> 00:33:45,156 Go ahead, Doctor. 769 00:33:45,223 --> 00:33:47,058 The surgery was successful 770 00:33:47,125 --> 00:33:48,000 but it's going to be a few more hours 771 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,793 but it's going to be a few more hours 772 00:33:48,860 --> 00:33:51,295 before we know whether her regenerative systems 773 00:33:51,362 --> 00:33:52,563 are responding. 774 00:33:52,630 --> 00:33:54,000 In the meantime, we'd better get Commander La Forge down here. 775 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,466 In the meantime, we'd better get Commander La Forge down here. 776 00:33:55,533 --> 00:33:57,468 Very well, Doctor. Keep us informed. 777 00:33:57,535 --> 00:33:59,537 Crusher to La Forge. 778 00:34:01,239 --> 00:34:03,541 Computer, locate Commander La Forge. 779 00:34:03,608 --> 00:34:06,000 Commander La Forge is not on board the Enterprise. 780 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,078 Commander La Forge is not on board the Enterprise. 781 00:34:07,145 --> 00:34:08,379 Bridge, the computer says 782 00:34:08,446 --> 00:34:11,048 Commander La Forge is no longer on board. 783 00:34:11,115 --> 00:34:12,000 Is that correct? 784 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,250 Is that correct? 785 00:34:12,316 --> 00:34:14,519 I am showing no transporter activity. 786 00:34:16,187 --> 00:34:17,155 All shuttles are secure. 787 00:34:17,221 --> 00:34:18,000 Negative. 788 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,122 Negative. 789 00:34:18,189 --> 00:34:20,124 There is no indication that he's left the ship. 790 00:34:20,191 --> 00:34:21,793 Computer, what was the last known location 791 00:34:21,859 --> 00:34:22,827 of Commander La Forge? 792 00:34:22,894 --> 00:34:23,828 Holodeck Three. 793 00:34:23,895 --> 00:34:24,000 CRUSHER: Captain, if Geordi 794 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,596 CRUSHER: Captain, if Geordi 795 00:34:25,663 --> 00:34:28,232 has transformed, he may be virtually a chameleon. 796 00:34:28,299 --> 00:34:30,000 The skin develops mimetic capabilities. 797 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,768 The skin develops mimetic capabilities. 798 00:34:30,835 --> 00:34:35,206 He may still be on board, but undetectable to our sensors. 799 00:34:37,909 --> 00:34:39,677 ( doors open ) 800 00:34:45,416 --> 00:34:46,551 You search the structure. 801 00:34:46,617 --> 00:34:48,000 I will take the perimeter. 802 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,119 I will take the perimeter. 803 00:34:52,657 --> 00:34:54,000 ( doors close ) 804 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,559 ( doors close ) 805 00:35:01,466 --> 00:35:02,600 Commander. 806 00:35:02,667 --> 00:35:05,670 Geordi's uniform. 807 00:35:15,379 --> 00:35:16,414 ( doors open ) 808 00:35:17,448 --> 00:35:18,000 Security. 809 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,217 Security. 810 00:35:19,283 --> 00:35:21,586 We have an intruder in Transporter Room Six... 811 00:35:21,652 --> 00:35:22,753 Oh! 812 00:35:24,255 --> 00:35:25,723 ( console beeping ) 813 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:27,492 Captain, the security lockout 814 00:35:27,558 --> 00:35:30,000 on Transporter Room Six has been broken. 815 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,127 on Transporter Room Six has been broken. 816 00:35:30,194 --> 00:35:32,330 Re-engage now. 817 00:35:32,396 --> 00:35:33,264 I cannot, sir. 818 00:35:33,331 --> 00:35:35,366 The transporter cycle has already begun. 819 00:35:47,378 --> 00:35:48,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 44668.1. 820 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:50,448 Captain's Log, Stardate 44668.1. 821 00:35:50,515 --> 00:35:52,216 Dr. Crusher's research indicates 822 00:35:52,283 --> 00:35:53,885 that we have less than an hour 823 00:35:53,951 --> 00:35:54,000 before Commander La Forge's transformation 824 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:56,587 before Commander La Forge's transformation 825 00:35:56,654 --> 00:35:58,356 becomes irreversible. 826 00:35:58,422 --> 00:36:00,000 However, all attempts to locate him on the surface have failed. 827 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:02,260 However, all attempts to locate him on the surface have failed. 828 00:36:06,864 --> 00:36:09,467 I do not read any life signs on the surface. 829 00:36:11,602 --> 00:36:12,000 Our sensor array is useless. 830 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,371 Our sensor array is useless. 831 00:36:13,437 --> 00:36:16,474 We must find some other way of locating him. 832 00:36:16,541 --> 00:36:18,000 Captain, if we can get close enough to Geordi, we can read 833 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,243 Captain, if we can get close enough to Geordi, we can read 834 00:36:19,310 --> 00:36:21,312 his absorption spectrum with an ultraviolet light. 835 00:36:21,379 --> 00:36:23,614 Can you modify an emergency beacon 836 00:36:23,681 --> 00:36:24,000 to operate on UV? 837 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,815 to operate on UV? 838 00:36:24,882 --> 00:36:25,783 Yes, sir. 839 00:36:25,850 --> 00:36:26,651 PICARD: Make it so. 840 00:36:26,717 --> 00:36:28,452 Number One, as soon as Data is ready 841 00:36:28,519 --> 00:36:30,000 I want you to lead an away team. 842 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,187 I want you to lead an away team. 843 00:36:30,254 --> 00:36:31,923 Aye, sir. 844 00:36:33,591 --> 00:36:35,960 ( quiet discussions ) 845 00:36:53,811 --> 00:36:54,000 How long, Data? 846 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,346 How long, Data? 847 00:36:55,413 --> 00:36:57,381 I must replace the emitter module 848 00:36:57,448 --> 00:36:59,483 and reconnect the power supply. 849 00:36:59,550 --> 00:37:00,000 It will take approximately two minutes 850 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,751 It will take approximately two minutes 851 00:37:00,818 --> 00:37:02,253 to complete the modifications, sir. 852 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:03,888 Hendrick to Commander Riker. 853 00:37:03,955 --> 00:37:05,389 Go ahead. 854 00:37:05,456 --> 00:37:06,000 I've been able to determine 855 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,591 I've been able to determine 856 00:37:06,657 --> 00:37:08,259 La Forge's transport coordinates. 857 00:37:08,326 --> 00:37:10,728 He beamed down next to the Aries shuttle. 858 00:37:10,795 --> 00:37:12,000 Acknowledged. 859 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,396 Acknowledged. 860 00:37:13,497 --> 00:37:14,165 He's on foot. 861 00:37:14,231 --> 00:37:15,967 He couldn't have gotten too far. 862 00:37:16,033 --> 00:37:18,000 Let's assume a radius of... ten kilometers. 863 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,269 Let's assume a radius of... ten kilometers. 864 00:37:18,336 --> 00:37:20,404 That still leaves a search area 865 00:37:20,471 --> 00:37:22,873 of more than 300 square kilometers. 866 00:37:22,940 --> 00:37:24,000 We've got to narrow that down. 867 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,375 We've got to narrow that down. 868 00:37:24,442 --> 00:37:26,777 What's happening with the enhanced sensor arrays? 869 00:37:26,844 --> 00:37:29,313 All scans are still negative. 870 00:37:29,380 --> 00:37:30,000 We've got to find a way to track him. 871 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,649 We've got to find a way to track him. 872 00:37:31,716 --> 00:37:34,352 What about the high-resolution EM scan? 873 00:37:34,418 --> 00:37:35,653 We are adjusting sensors 874 00:37:35,720 --> 00:37:36,000 to read Commander La Forge's absorption spectrum 875 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:38,422 to read Commander La Forge's absorption spectrum 876 00:37:38,489 --> 00:37:40,658 but it will take several hours. 877 00:37:40,725 --> 00:37:42,000 Geordi doesn't have several hours. 878 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,293 Geordi doesn't have several hours. 879 00:37:42,360 --> 00:37:44,462 I have completed modifications, Commander. 880 00:37:44,528 --> 00:37:45,463 Excellent. 881 00:37:45,529 --> 00:37:46,263 Dr. Crusher, meet us 882 00:37:46,330 --> 00:37:48,000 in Transporter Room Six immediately. 883 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,399 in Transporter Room Six immediately. 884 00:37:50,701 --> 00:37:51,936 He's going to need a sedative. 885 00:37:52,003 --> 00:37:53,738 Give me ten cc's of kayolane. 886 00:37:53,804 --> 00:37:54,000 Dr. Crusher. 887 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,439 Dr. Crusher. 888 00:38:01,812 --> 00:38:03,447 Say, you look a lot better 889 00:38:03,514 --> 00:38:04,982 than you did an hour ago. 890 00:38:05,049 --> 00:38:06,000 What did you do? 891 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,117 What did you do? 892 00:38:06,183 --> 00:38:09,286 We've removed some kind of parasite from your thymus. 893 00:38:09,353 --> 00:38:11,322 No, no, no, no, it's not a parasite, Doctor. 894 00:38:11,389 --> 00:38:12,000 It was their method of reproduction-- 895 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,724 It was their method of reproduction-- 896 00:38:13,791 --> 00:38:16,661 to plant a DNA strand in a living host 897 00:38:16,727 --> 00:38:18,000 that causes a metamorphosis. 898 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,929 that causes a metamorphosis. 899 00:38:18,996 --> 00:38:20,364 Geordi? 900 00:38:20,431 --> 00:38:21,432 He's gone? 901 00:38:21,499 --> 00:38:22,533 Yes. 902 00:38:22,600 --> 00:38:23,701 He's gone back to the planet? 903 00:38:23,768 --> 00:38:24,000 Try to stay calm. 904 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,702 Try to stay calm. 905 00:38:24,769 --> 00:38:25,703 No, but we have to find him. 906 00:38:25,770 --> 00:38:27,605 An away team is preparing to search for him. 907 00:38:27,672 --> 00:38:29,340 No, you'll never be able to find him. 908 00:38:29,407 --> 00:38:30,000 I'm the only one who can. 909 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,442 I'm the only one who can. 910 00:38:48,893 --> 00:38:50,361 LEIJTEN: No, you must turn them off. 911 00:38:50,428 --> 00:38:51,495 The light frightens them. 912 00:38:51,562 --> 00:38:52,763 What about the ultraviolet? 913 00:38:52,830 --> 00:38:54,000 That's beyond their visual spectrum. 914 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,465 That's beyond their visual spectrum. 915 00:38:54,532 --> 00:38:56,734 They won't run away from it. 916 00:38:56,801 --> 00:38:59,437 He could be several kilometers away by now. 917 00:38:59,503 --> 00:39:00,000 LEIJTEN: No, he's here. 918 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,438 LEIJTEN: No, he's here. 919 00:39:00,504 --> 00:39:01,572 They're all here. 920 00:39:22,460 --> 00:39:23,494 There. 921 00:39:33,471 --> 00:39:35,106 Geordi? 922 00:39:36,841 --> 00:39:38,642 Geordi, stop. 923 00:39:47,451 --> 00:39:48,000 No, wait. 924 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,586 No, wait. 925 00:40:10,574 --> 00:40:12,000 ( panting ) 926 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,543 ( panting ) 927 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:17,515 Geordi? 928 00:40:17,581 --> 00:40:18,000 Geordi, my voice is familiar. 929 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,450 Geordi, my voice is familiar. 930 00:40:19,517 --> 00:40:20,584 Listen to it. 931 00:40:20,651 --> 00:40:23,854 You can feel that we share this. 932 00:40:23,921 --> 00:40:24,000 You know I'm not a threat. 933 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:26,190 You know I'm not a threat. 934 00:40:26,257 --> 00:40:30,000 The others-- Mendez, Brevelle-- 935 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,494 The others-- Mendez, Brevelle-- 936 00:40:30,561 --> 00:40:33,464 they don't exist as humans anymore 937 00:40:33,531 --> 00:40:36,000 but a part of you still does. 938 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,200 but a part of you still does. 939 00:40:37,535 --> 00:40:39,970 You're not one of them yet, Geordi. 940 00:40:40,037 --> 00:40:42,000 I can help you if you'll just trust me. 941 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,908 I can help you if you'll just trust me. 942 00:40:43,974 --> 00:40:48,000 I know what's going on inside of you. 943 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,579 I know what's going on inside of you. 944 00:40:48,646 --> 00:40:51,515 The war you're fighting with yourself. 945 00:40:51,582 --> 00:40:54,000 Your humanity slipping away. 946 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,152 Your humanity slipping away. 947 00:40:55,219 --> 00:40:57,021 The instinct to run-- 948 00:40:57,087 --> 00:41:00,000 it's overpowering 949 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,524 it's overpowering 950 00:41:00,591 --> 00:41:03,194 but they know how to beat it now, Geordi. 951 00:41:03,260 --> 00:41:04,528 ( whimpering ) 952 00:41:04,595 --> 00:41:05,696 Look at me. 953 00:41:14,705 --> 00:41:17,541 I've come back, Geordi. 954 00:41:25,316 --> 00:41:28,118 Let me take you back, too. 955 00:41:42,600 --> 00:41:44,869 Just take my hand. 956 00:42:01,719 --> 00:42:03,187 Please. 957 00:42:21,972 --> 00:42:23,040 Crusher to Enterprise. 958 00:42:23,107 --> 00:42:24,000 Lock onto Commander Leijten's signal. 959 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,975 Lock onto Commander Leijten's signal. 960 00:42:25,042 --> 00:42:27,177 Prepare to beam two directly to Sick Bay. 961 00:42:27,244 --> 00:42:30,000 We're going home, Geordi. 962 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,681 We're going home, Geordi. 963 00:42:42,826 --> 00:42:45,629 Is there no hope for Brevelle or Mendez? 964 00:42:45,696 --> 00:42:46,864 None. 965 00:42:51,835 --> 00:42:53,771 Susanna... 966 00:42:53,837 --> 00:42:54,000 I'm right here, Geordi 967 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,239 I'm right here, Geordi 968 00:42:55,306 --> 00:42:59,610 and so are Dr. Crusher and Captain Picard. 969 00:42:59,677 --> 00:43:00,000 Here's your VISOR, Geordi. 970 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,712 Here's your VISOR, Geordi. 971 00:43:16,727 --> 00:43:18,000 Lieutenant Commander La Forge reporting for duty, Captain. 972 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,797 Lieutenant Commander La Forge reporting for duty, Captain. 973 00:43:19,863 --> 00:43:22,132 Welcome back, Mr. La Forge. 974 00:43:22,199 --> 00:43:24,000 CRUSHER: Geordi, this species... 975 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,668 CRUSHER: Geordi, this species... 976 00:43:24,735 --> 00:43:26,704 can you communicate with it? 977 00:43:26,770 --> 00:43:27,905 No. 978 00:43:27,972 --> 00:43:30,000 They... act on instinct alone. 979 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:33,210 They... act on instinct alone. 980 00:43:33,277 --> 00:43:36,000 In another few minutes, I wouldn't have... 981 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,781 In another few minutes, I wouldn't have... 982 00:43:37,848 --> 00:43:39,817 responded to you, Susanna. 983 00:43:39,883 --> 00:43:41,752 PICARD: Then we will leave them be. 984 00:43:41,819 --> 00:43:42,000 I'll order warning beacons 985 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,886 I'll order warning beacons 986 00:43:42,953 --> 00:43:44,688 placed in orbit and on the surface. 987 00:43:44,755 --> 00:43:48,000 Hopefully, no one else will have to go through what you did. 988 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:48,392 Hopefully, no one else will have to go through what you did. 989 00:43:52,329 --> 00:43:54,000 You know, down there, I... 990 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:57,334 You know, down there, I... 991 00:43:57,401 --> 00:43:59,169 ( sighs ) 992 00:43:59,236 --> 00:44:00,000 I didn't know who you were 993 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,105 I didn't know who you were 994 00:44:01,171 --> 00:44:06,000 and yet... somehow... 995 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,311 and yet... somehow... 996 00:44:07,378 --> 00:44:09,813 I believed you. 997 00:44:09,880 --> 00:44:11,415 I trusted you. 998 00:44:11,482 --> 00:44:12,000 That must have been 999 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:12,516 That must have been 1000 00:44:12,583 --> 00:44:15,786 because of all the good advice I used to give you. 1001 00:44:19,757 --> 00:44:21,091 Thanks. 1002 00:44:25,829 --> 00:44:30,000 [Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES 1003 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:30,100 [Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES 1004 00:44:30,167 --> 00:44:34,705 Captioned by The Caption Center WGBH Educational Foundation]