1 00:00:02,502 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 46192.3. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,272 Captain's Log, Stardate 46192.3. 3 00:00:06,339 --> 00:00:08,608 We have arrived at Starbase 112 4 00:00:08,675 --> 00:00:11,578 and are loading relief supplies destined for Tagra IV 5 00:00:11,644 --> 00:00:12,000 an ecologically devastated planet in the Argolis Cluster. 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:15,482 an ecologically devastated planet in the Argolis Cluster. 7 00:00:15,548 --> 00:00:18,000 We have also taken on a rather unusual passenger. 8 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,052 We have also taken on a rather unusual passenger. 9 00:00:19,119 --> 00:00:20,687 Welcome to the Enterprise, Miss Rogers. 10 00:00:20,754 --> 00:00:22,188 I'm delighted to have you on board. 11 00:00:22,255 --> 00:00:23,423 Thank you, sir. 12 00:00:23,490 --> 00:00:24,000 And congratulations. I understand that you were selected 13 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,458 And congratulations. I understand that you were selected 14 00:00:25,525 --> 00:00:28,495 for this internship out of hundreds of applicants. 15 00:00:28,561 --> 00:00:30,000 Yes, sir, I still can't believe they chose me. 16 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,197 Yes, sir, I still can't believe they chose me. 17 00:00:31,264 --> 00:00:32,766 There were lots of other people 18 00:00:32,832 --> 00:00:33,767 with better records. 19 00:00:33,833 --> 00:00:34,768 CRUSHER: Her transcript 20 00:00:34,834 --> 00:00:35,668 is very impressive. 21 00:00:35,735 --> 00:00:36,000 She's done honors work in neurobiology 22 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:38,104 She's done honors work in neurobiology 23 00:00:38,171 --> 00:00:40,106 plasma dynamics, and eco-regeneration. 24 00:00:40,173 --> 00:00:42,000 I'd say that's pretty well-rounded. 25 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,208 I'd say that's pretty well-rounded. 26 00:00:42,275 --> 00:00:43,576 Well, that's a nice way of saying that I 27 00:00:43,643 --> 00:00:45,245 haven't decided what I'm going to do with my life. 28 00:00:45,311 --> 00:00:47,514 CRUSHER: I've arranged to have you work 29 00:00:47,580 --> 00:00:48,000 in all the major departments while you're here. 30 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,582 in all the major departments while you're here. 31 00:00:49,649 --> 00:00:52,085 And I'm willing to bet that by the time it's over 32 00:00:52,152 --> 00:00:54,000 you'll have a pretty good idea what field you're interested in. 33 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,821 you'll have a pretty good idea what field you're interested in. 34 00:00:54,888 --> 00:00:55,789 PICARD: Or, at least 35 00:00:55,855 --> 00:00:58,091 what fields you're not interested in. 36 00:00:58,158 --> 00:00:59,092 ( door chimes ) 37 00:00:59,159 --> 00:01:00,000 Come. 38 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,760 Come. 39 00:01:00,827 --> 00:01:03,096 We're bringing up the rest of the cargo now. 40 00:01:03,163 --> 00:01:05,098 We should be ready to leave within the hour. 41 00:01:05,165 --> 00:01:06,000 Commander, will you escort Miss Rogers to her quarters? 42 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,200 Commander, will you escort Miss Rogers to her quarters? 43 00:01:07,267 --> 00:01:10,103 I need to discuss the Tagrans' medical needs with Dr. Crusher. 44 00:01:10,170 --> 00:01:11,137 And Miss Rogers? 45 00:01:11,204 --> 00:01:12,000 Yes? 46 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,071 Yes? 47 00:01:12,138 --> 00:01:14,841 You've won yourself a rare opportunity. 48 00:01:14,908 --> 00:01:16,676 Avail yourself of it. 49 00:01:16,743 --> 00:01:18,000 I will, sir, and thank you. 50 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,145 I will, sir, and thank you. 51 00:01:26,286 --> 00:01:27,554 It'll take you a few days 52 00:01:27,620 --> 00:01:29,556 before you know where everything is. 53 00:01:29,622 --> 00:01:30,000 If you need any help 54 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,490 If you need any help 55 00:01:30,557 --> 00:01:32,459 you just use... use one of these com panels. 56 00:01:32,525 --> 00:01:35,862 Um... we're on deck seven, section four. 57 00:01:35,929 --> 00:01:36,000 You're right. 58 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,430 You're right. 59 00:01:37,497 --> 00:01:39,566 I practically memorized the specs 60 00:01:39,632 --> 00:01:40,867 on the way over here. 61 00:01:40,934 --> 00:01:42,000 You're a quick study. 62 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,702 You're a quick study. 63 00:01:42,769 --> 00:01:44,370 This is it. 64 00:01:46,906 --> 00:01:48,000 Is this for me? 65 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,575 Is this for me? 66 00:01:48,641 --> 00:01:50,643 It's all yours. 67 00:01:50,710 --> 00:01:52,712 It's so big. 68 00:01:52,779 --> 00:01:54,000 For honor students, only the best. 69 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,881 For honor students, only the best. 70 00:01:58,251 --> 00:02:00,000 Well, I could have brought my zoo. 71 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,654 Well, I could have brought my zoo. 72 00:02:01,721 --> 00:02:03,323 Your zoo? 73 00:02:03,389 --> 00:02:05,191 Well, it's just what my parents call it. 74 00:02:05,258 --> 00:02:06,000 Three dogs isn't that many, is it? 75 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,726 Three dogs isn't that many, is it? 76 00:02:06,793 --> 00:02:08,561 It depends how they get along. 77 00:02:08,628 --> 00:02:10,497 I could have had a dozen. 78 00:02:10,563 --> 00:02:12,000 Mother said enough is enough. 79 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,866 Mother said enough is enough. 80 00:02:12,932 --> 00:02:15,335 I'm sure going to miss them. 81 00:02:15,401 --> 00:02:17,871 We'll keep you so busy you won't have a chance to. 82 00:02:17,937 --> 00:02:18,000 I've got to get going. 83 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,172 I've got to get going. 84 00:02:19,239 --> 00:02:20,340 I have to get back to Cargo Bay Two. 85 00:02:20,406 --> 00:02:24,000 Well, thanks for, uh... walking me down. 86 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,210 Well, thanks for, uh... walking me down. 87 00:02:24,277 --> 00:02:25,912 Sure. 88 00:02:29,415 --> 00:02:30,000 Oh, no. 89 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:32,218 Oh, no. 90 00:02:32,285 --> 00:02:33,620 Oh, no, no, no, no. 91 00:02:33,686 --> 00:02:35,221 I didn't mean it. 92 00:02:35,288 --> 00:02:36,000 Oh, no. 93 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,289 Oh, no. 94 00:02:36,356 --> 00:02:37,757 ( puppies whining ) 95 00:02:37,824 --> 00:02:40,293 You guys can't stay here. 96 00:02:42,295 --> 00:02:43,897 ( whining ) 97 00:02:43,963 --> 00:02:45,765 Come on, all of you. 98 00:02:47,300 --> 00:02:48,000 ( puppy whining and barking ) 99 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,769 ( puppy whining and barking ) 100 00:02:51,538 --> 00:02:53,506 Hello. 101 00:02:53,573 --> 00:02:54,000 ( puppy whining ) 102 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,775 ( puppy whining ) 103 00:02:55,842 --> 00:02:58,578 Oh, come here, little one. 104 00:03:00,446 --> 00:03:02,916 You, too. Come on. 105 00:03:02,982 --> 00:03:04,284 Come on. 106 00:03:09,556 --> 00:03:11,591 ( sighs ) 107 00:03:40,987 --> 00:03:42,000 Space, the final frontier. 108 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:45,425 Space, the final frontier. 109 00:03:45,491 --> 00:03:48,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 110 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,262 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 111 00:03:49,329 --> 00:03:51,297 Its continuing mission-- 112 00:03:51,364 --> 00:03:54,000 to explore strange new worlds 113 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,268 to explore strange new worlds 114 00:03:55,335 --> 00:03:59,706 to seek out new life and new civilizations 115 00:03:59,772 --> 00:04:00,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 116 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:04,577 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 117 00:05:04,537 --> 00:05:05,772 See all these readouts? 118 00:05:05,838 --> 00:05:06,000 That's your heart rate, your blood pressure 119 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:08,608 That's your heart rate, your blood pressure 120 00:05:08,675 --> 00:05:10,309 all your vital signs. 121 00:05:10,376 --> 00:05:11,477 You're in good shape. 122 00:05:11,544 --> 00:05:12,000 You might just live to be my age. 123 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,613 You might just live to be my age. 124 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:15,782 Now, all these tricorders need to be tested 125 00:05:15,848 --> 00:05:18,000 before they can be put in the supply containers 126 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,451 before they can be put in the supply containers 127 00:05:18,518 --> 00:05:19,952 that we're taking to Tagra. 128 00:05:20,019 --> 00:05:21,888 So, I should scan myself with each one 129 00:05:21,954 --> 00:05:23,389 to make sure the readouts are working. 130 00:05:23,456 --> 00:05:24,000 Any unit that doesn't, put it aside 131 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,091 Any unit that doesn't, put it aside 132 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:26,759 and we'll do a diagnostic on it later. 133 00:05:26,826 --> 00:05:28,394 Okay. 134 00:05:35,868 --> 00:05:36,000 I hear you've been accepted to the Academy. 135 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,738 I hear you've been accepted to the Academy. 136 00:05:38,805 --> 00:05:39,906 I have a son there. 137 00:05:39,972 --> 00:05:42,000 Oh. Being posted on the Enterprise 138 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,408 Oh. Being posted on the Enterprise 139 00:05:42,475 --> 00:05:44,610 I guess you don't get to see him very often. 140 00:05:44,677 --> 00:05:47,480 No, not as often as I'd like. 141 00:05:47,547 --> 00:05:48,000 Do you have any other children? 142 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,482 Do you have any other children? 143 00:05:49,549 --> 00:05:53,019 My husband died a number of years ago. 144 00:05:53,086 --> 00:05:54,000 Wes was our only child. 145 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,488 Wes was our only child. 146 00:05:55,555 --> 00:05:58,791 Was he old enough to know his father? 147 00:05:58,858 --> 00:06:00,000 Jack died when he was five. 148 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,495 Jack died when he was five. 149 00:06:02,562 --> 00:06:05,531 My parents died when I was a baby, too. 150 00:06:05,598 --> 00:06:06,000 I don't remember anything about them. 151 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:08,000 I don't remember anything about them. 152 00:06:08,067 --> 00:06:10,937 Sometimes I wonder what they were like. 153 00:06:11,003 --> 00:06:12,000 Your adoptive parents are in Starfleet, aren't they? 154 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:14,741 Your adoptive parents are in Starfleet, aren't they? 155 00:06:14,807 --> 00:06:16,676 Yeah, they're marine biologists. 156 00:06:16,743 --> 00:06:18,000 They've just been posted to the Bilaren system. 157 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:20,012 They've just been posted to the Bilaren system. 158 00:06:20,079 --> 00:06:21,147 CREWMAN: Sick Bay to Dr. Crusher. 159 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:23,950 You wanted to be told when the cultures were ready. 160 00:06:24,016 --> 00:06:25,752 On my way. 161 00:06:28,154 --> 00:06:29,822 When you've finished with the tricorders 162 00:06:29,889 --> 00:06:30,000 Nurse Ogawa will help you to take them 163 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,557 Nurse Ogawa will help you to take them 164 00:06:31,624 --> 00:06:32,759 down to Shuttle Bay for loading. 165 00:06:32,825 --> 00:06:33,993 Okay. 166 00:06:45,138 --> 00:06:48,000 Oh, thank you very much for your help. 167 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,107 Oh, thank you very much for your help. 168 00:06:48,174 --> 00:06:50,443 We can use every available hand we can get. 169 00:06:50,510 --> 00:06:52,478 This is one of the largest relief efforts 170 00:06:52,545 --> 00:06:53,446 we've ever mounted. 171 00:06:53,513 --> 00:06:54,000 Now, why are you bringing everything down 172 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,548 Now, why are you bringing everything down 173 00:06:55,615 --> 00:06:56,449 in shuttlecraft? 174 00:06:56,516 --> 00:06:58,718 Well, because we can't use the transporters 175 00:06:58,785 --> 00:07:00,000 for all the ionization in the Tagran atmosphere. 176 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,120 for all the ionization in the Tagran atmosphere. 177 00:07:01,187 --> 00:07:02,989 From the baristatic filters? 178 00:07:03,055 --> 00:07:04,824 How did you know that? 179 00:07:04,891 --> 00:07:06,000 I did a paper on eco-regeneration. 180 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,593 I did a paper on eco-regeneration. 181 00:07:07,660 --> 00:07:10,062 Well, then you know that a thousand baristatic filters 182 00:07:10,129 --> 00:07:11,831 puts out quite a bit of ionization. 183 00:07:11,898 --> 00:07:12,000 A thousand? 184 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,566 A thousand? 185 00:07:13,633 --> 00:07:14,433 Yeah. They've managed 186 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:16,602 to pollute their atmosphere pretty badly. 187 00:07:16,669 --> 00:07:18,000 It's amazing to think that they go to such lengths 188 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,438 It's amazing to think that they go to such lengths 189 00:07:19,505 --> 00:07:20,673 to clean the air, instead of regulating 190 00:07:20,740 --> 00:07:22,074 the emissions that cause the problem. 191 00:07:22,141 --> 00:07:23,176 Yeah, you're right. 192 00:07:23,242 --> 00:07:24,000 Actually, the only thing the filters can do 193 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:26,846 Actually, the only thing the filters can do 194 00:07:26,913 --> 00:07:29,582 is keep things from getting worse. 195 00:07:29,649 --> 00:07:30,000 They shoot the air full of... 196 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,583 They shoot the air full of... 197 00:07:32,051 --> 00:07:33,953 Commander, are you all right? 198 00:07:35,822 --> 00:07:36,000 You okay? 199 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,889 You okay? 200 00:07:36,956 --> 00:07:39,792 I didn't even see it coming. 201 00:07:50,570 --> 00:07:52,638 And this is the main control area. 202 00:07:52,705 --> 00:07:54,000 We can access any of the primary circuits 203 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,140 We can access any of the primary circuits 204 00:07:54,207 --> 00:07:55,842 from all of these panels. 205 00:07:55,908 --> 00:07:58,244 Over here is a Jefferies tube... 206 00:07:58,311 --> 00:08:00,000 Where most of the major conduits are routed. 207 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,046 Where most of the major conduits are routed. 208 00:08:00,112 --> 00:08:01,714 You've been doing your homework. 209 00:08:01,781 --> 00:08:02,615 It's hard to imagine 210 00:08:02,682 --> 00:08:04,617 how much energy is harnessed in there. 211 00:08:04,684 --> 00:08:06,000 Imagination is not necessary. 212 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,919 Imagination is not necessary. 213 00:08:06,986 --> 00:08:09,255 The scale is readily quantifiable. 214 00:08:09,322 --> 00:08:11,057 We are presently generating 215 00:08:11,123 --> 00:08:12,000 12.75 billion gigawatts... 216 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,259 12.75 billion gigawatts... 217 00:08:13,326 --> 00:08:14,794 ( alarm sounding ) 218 00:08:14,861 --> 00:08:17,663 The temperature in the reaction chamber 219 00:08:17,730 --> 00:08:18,000 has increased by 47%. 220 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,631 has increased by 47%. 221 00:08:18,698 --> 00:08:20,633 Injector couplings are frozen. 222 00:08:20,700 --> 00:08:21,601 I can't slow down the reaction. 223 00:08:21,667 --> 00:08:24,000 Temperature increase is at 106% and rising. 224 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,804 Temperature increase is at 106% and rising. 225 00:08:24,871 --> 00:08:26,672 La Forge to Bridge. 226 00:08:26,739 --> 00:08:28,140 We're looking at a core breach. 227 00:08:28,207 --> 00:08:30,000 We're going to have to try and vent the plasma. 228 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,543 We're going to have to try and vent the plasma. 229 00:08:30,610 --> 00:08:32,211 Plasma inductors are not responding. 230 00:08:32,278 --> 00:08:33,546 We're going to lose containment. 231 00:08:33,613 --> 00:08:34,747 All right, everybody, out of here now! 232 00:08:34,814 --> 00:08:35,815 Let's go! Let's move it! 233 00:08:35,882 --> 00:08:36,000 Data, bring down the isolation door. 234 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:38,217 Data, bring down the isolation door. 235 00:08:38,284 --> 00:08:41,153 We're going to have to eject the warp core. 236 00:08:41,220 --> 00:08:42,000 ( explosion ) 237 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,624 ( explosion ) 238 00:08:53,733 --> 00:08:54,000 Temperature in the reaction chamber... 239 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:56,569 Temperature in the reaction chamber... 240 00:08:57,904 --> 00:08:59,639 has returned to normal. 241 00:09:09,815 --> 00:09:11,317 She's a little shaken up 242 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:12,000 but she's going to be fine. 243 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,552 but she's going to be fine. 244 00:09:13,619 --> 00:09:15,021 You said she was adopted. 245 00:09:15,087 --> 00:09:16,155 Could she be an alien? 246 00:09:16,222 --> 00:09:18,000 She's human. 247 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,124 She's human. 248 00:09:18,190 --> 00:09:19,926 There's nothing more unusual about her. 249 00:09:19,992 --> 00:09:21,627 Not that my instruments can detect. 250 00:09:21,694 --> 00:09:22,929 Commander, have you been able 251 00:09:22,995 --> 00:09:24,000 to determine the cause of the warp breach? 252 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,864 to determine the cause of the warp breach? 253 00:09:24,931 --> 00:09:26,032 No, sir. 254 00:09:26,098 --> 00:09:27,233 Everything was normal and then suddenly 255 00:09:27,300 --> 00:09:29,335 it's like the laws of physics went right out the window. 256 00:09:29,402 --> 00:09:30,000 Q: And why shouldn't they? 257 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,771 Q: And why shouldn't they? 258 00:09:31,837 --> 00:09:33,239 They're so inconvenient. 259 00:09:35,007 --> 00:09:36,000 Q. 260 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,742 Q. 261 00:09:36,809 --> 00:09:39,211 Mon Capitain. 262 00:09:39,278 --> 00:09:42,000 Are you responsible for this incident in Engineering? 263 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,081 Are you responsible for this incident in Engineering? 264 00:09:42,148 --> 00:09:43,082 Of course. 265 00:09:43,149 --> 00:09:44,116 I needed to find out 266 00:09:44,183 --> 00:09:46,052 if what I suspected about the girl were true. 267 00:09:46,118 --> 00:09:47,586 That being? 268 00:09:47,653 --> 00:09:48,000 That she's Q. 269 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,088 That she's Q. 270 00:09:49,155 --> 00:09:50,089 TROI: Amanda's a Q? 271 00:09:50,156 --> 00:09:51,657 How is that possible? 272 00:09:51,724 --> 00:09:52,825 Her-Her parents-- 273 00:09:52,892 --> 00:09:54,000 her biological parents-- were human. 274 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,961 her biological parents-- were human. 275 00:09:55,027 --> 00:09:56,362 Well, not exactly. 276 00:09:56,429 --> 00:10:00,000 They had assumed human form in order to visit Earth. 277 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,166 They had assumed human form in order to visit Earth. 278 00:10:00,232 --> 00:10:04,170 I suppose for... for amusement, but in vulgar human fashion 279 00:10:04,236 --> 00:10:06,000 they proceeded to conceive a child. 280 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,907 they proceeded to conceive a child. 281 00:10:07,974 --> 00:10:09,308 And then like mawkish humans 282 00:10:09,375 --> 00:10:11,077 they became attached to it. 283 00:10:11,143 --> 00:10:12,000 What is it about these squirming little infants 284 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,846 What is it about these squirming little infants 285 00:10:13,913 --> 00:10:15,915 that you find so appealing? 286 00:10:15,982 --> 00:10:18,000 I'm sure that's beyond your comprehension, Q. 287 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,317 I'm sure that's beyond your comprehension, Q. 288 00:10:18,384 --> 00:10:19,852 I desperately hope so. 289 00:10:19,919 --> 00:10:21,988 TROI: What happened to Amanda's parents? 290 00:10:22,054 --> 00:10:23,689 They died in an accident. 291 00:10:23,756 --> 00:10:24,000 None of us knew whether she had 292 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:26,025 None of us knew whether she had 293 00:10:26,092 --> 00:10:27,226 inherited the capacities of the Q 294 00:10:27,293 --> 00:10:28,995 but recently, they've begun to emerge 295 00:10:29,061 --> 00:10:30,000 and as an expert in humanity, I was sent to investigate. 296 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:34,200 and as an expert in humanity, I was sent to investigate. 297 00:10:34,266 --> 00:10:36,000 You, an expert in humanity? 298 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,736 You, an expert in humanity? 299 00:10:36,802 --> 00:10:40,139 Not a very challenging field of study, I grant you. 300 00:10:40,206 --> 00:10:42,000 Are you saying that you created a core breach 301 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,141 Are you saying that you created a core breach 302 00:10:42,208 --> 00:10:43,009 just to test this girl? 303 00:10:43,075 --> 00:10:44,010 Uh-huh. 304 00:10:44,076 --> 00:10:46,812 What would have happened if she couldn't stop it? 305 00:10:46,879 --> 00:10:48,000 Then I would have known she wasn't a Q. 306 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,215 Then I would have known she wasn't a Q. 307 00:10:49,281 --> 00:10:52,018 And now that you know, what do you intend to do? 308 00:10:52,084 --> 00:10:53,719 Instruct her. 309 00:10:53,786 --> 00:10:54,000 If this child does not learn how to control her power 310 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:57,156 If this child does not learn how to control her power 311 00:10:57,223 --> 00:10:59,859 she may accidentally destroy herself... 312 00:10:59,925 --> 00:11:00,000 or all of you, or perhaps your entire galaxy. 313 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:03,062 or all of you, or perhaps your entire galaxy. 314 00:11:03,129 --> 00:11:04,730 I find it hard to believe 315 00:11:04,797 --> 00:11:06,000 that you're here to do us a favor. 316 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,166 that you're here to do us a favor. 317 00:11:07,233 --> 00:11:08,667 You're quite right, I wouldn't 318 00:11:08,734 --> 00:11:10,436 but there are those in the Continuum 319 00:11:10,503 --> 00:11:12,000 who have an over-exaggerated sense of responsibility. 320 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:14,273 who have an over-exaggerated sense of responsibility. 321 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:17,076 They think that we need to take precautions 322 00:11:17,143 --> 00:11:18,000 to keep the little dear from running amok. 323 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:20,012 to keep the little dear from running amok. 324 00:11:20,079 --> 00:11:22,448 And once you've taught her, then you'll go away? 325 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,000 And leave her here? 326 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,183 And leave her here? 327 00:11:24,250 --> 00:11:25,284 Of course not. 328 00:11:25,351 --> 00:11:28,187 She'll come back to the Continuum where she belongs. 329 00:11:28,254 --> 00:11:30,000 Wait a minute. You can't just come in here and take her away 330 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,389 Wait a minute. You can't just come in here and take her away 331 00:11:30,456 --> 00:11:32,458 from everything she's ever known. 332 00:11:32,525 --> 00:11:35,161 I assure you, I can. 333 00:11:35,227 --> 00:11:36,000 She has plans for herself. 334 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,063 She has plans for herself. 335 00:11:37,129 --> 00:11:38,397 She wants to have a career and a family. 336 00:11:38,464 --> 00:11:41,434 I'm rescuing her from that miserable existence. 337 00:11:41,500 --> 00:11:42,000 That "miserable existence" is all she's known 338 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,869 That "miserable existence" is all she's known 339 00:11:43,936 --> 00:11:45,104 for the last 18 years. 340 00:11:45,171 --> 00:11:47,339 You have no right to take her away from it. 341 00:11:47,406 --> 00:11:48,000 Mon Capitain, I really think that we need to speak privately. 342 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:51,410 Mon Capitain, I really think that we need to speak privately. 343 00:11:55,247 --> 00:11:57,083 Well, there, that's better. 344 00:11:57,149 --> 00:12:00,000 Crusher gets more shrill with each passing year. 345 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,119 Crusher gets more shrill with each passing year. 346 00:12:00,186 --> 00:12:02,354 Q, what is it you really want? 347 00:12:02,421 --> 00:12:04,957 Well, since you know so much about the Q 348 00:12:05,024 --> 00:12:06,000 I thought you'd be the perfect person 349 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,826 I thought you'd be the perfect person 350 00:12:06,892 --> 00:12:08,127 to introduce me to the child. 351 00:12:08,194 --> 00:12:10,229 Let her know that she can trust me. 352 00:12:10,296 --> 00:12:11,464 I don't trust you, Q. 353 00:12:11,530 --> 00:12:12,000 Why should I expect Amanda to? 354 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,232 Why should I expect Amanda to? 355 00:12:13,299 --> 00:12:15,801 Well, she'd better, because I'm all she's got. 356 00:12:15,868 --> 00:12:18,000 She needs me to help her prepare for her future with the Q. 357 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,205 She needs me to help her prepare for her future with the Q. 358 00:12:19,271 --> 00:12:21,307 But what if she doesn't want that future? 359 00:12:21,373 --> 00:12:22,975 It must be her decision. 360 00:12:23,042 --> 00:12:24,000 Oh, yes! Yes! Yes! 361 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,376 Oh, yes! Yes! Yes! 362 00:12:24,443 --> 00:12:25,945 Do you think that 363 00:12:26,011 --> 00:12:28,948 she will want to remain an enfeebled mortal? 364 00:12:29,014 --> 00:12:30,000 Well, if she really is Q 365 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,249 Well, if she really is Q 366 00:12:30,316 --> 00:12:32,218 she must understand what that means. 367 00:12:34,820 --> 00:12:36,000 Very well. 368 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,122 Very well. 369 00:12:36,188 --> 00:12:38,157 I will introduce you, but... 370 00:12:38,224 --> 00:12:39,391 ( sighs ) 371 00:12:39,458 --> 00:12:42,000 we cannot argue like this in front of her. 372 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,228 we cannot argue like this in front of her. 373 00:12:42,294 --> 00:12:44,330 We must at least appear to be... 374 00:12:44,396 --> 00:12:45,998 Pals? 375 00:12:47,466 --> 00:12:48,000 Civil. 376 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,135 Civil. 377 00:12:49,201 --> 00:12:52,071 I knew I could count on you, Jean-Luc. 378 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:58,978 Mr. Data, I want you to access 379 00:12:59,044 --> 00:13:00,000 any available records on Amanda Rogers. 380 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,014 any available records on Amanda Rogers. 381 00:13:02,081 --> 00:13:03,015 Yes, Captain. 382 00:13:03,082 --> 00:13:06,000 I want to know about her biological parents... 383 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,152 I want to know about her biological parents... 384 00:13:06,218 --> 00:13:07,553 about their death. 385 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:11,190 I find it odd that any Q could die in an accident. 386 00:13:11,257 --> 00:13:12,000 It is not consistent with what we know of them, sir. 387 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:14,560 It is not consistent with what we know of them, sir. 388 00:13:14,627 --> 00:13:17,530 I'm convinced that Q isn't telling us everything. 389 00:13:17,596 --> 00:13:18,000 See what you can find out. 390 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,431 See what you can find out. 391 00:13:19,498 --> 00:13:21,000 Aye, sir. 392 00:13:21,066 --> 00:13:24,000 It started happening about six months ago-- 393 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,036 It started happening about six months ago-- 394 00:13:24,103 --> 00:13:27,907 things that I would wish for would just suddenly appear. 395 00:13:27,973 --> 00:13:30,000 I thought I was going crazy. 396 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,276 I thought I was going crazy. 397 00:13:30,342 --> 00:13:32,378 In a funny way, finding this out 398 00:13:32,444 --> 00:13:34,180 is kind of a relief. 399 00:13:34,246 --> 00:13:35,548 I can understand that. 400 00:13:35,614 --> 00:13:36,000 This person I mentioned-- 401 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,449 This person I mentioned-- 402 00:13:37,516 --> 00:13:41,220 from the Q Continuum-- would like to meet you 403 00:13:41,287 --> 00:13:42,000 if it's all right with you. 404 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,489 if it's all right with you. 405 00:13:46,992 --> 00:13:48,000 I'm ready. 406 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,294 I'm ready. 407 00:13:48,360 --> 00:13:49,395 Good. 408 00:13:54,366 --> 00:13:56,168 There's my girl. 409 00:13:56,235 --> 00:14:00,000 Amanda, allow me to introduce, uh... Q. 410 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,306 Amanda, allow me to introduce, uh... Q. 411 00:14:00,372 --> 00:14:02,074 He's, um... 412 00:14:02,141 --> 00:14:04,076 he's an acquaintance of ours. 413 00:14:04,143 --> 00:14:06,000 We've, uh... we've known him for years. 414 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,579 We've, uh... we've known him for years. 415 00:14:06,645 --> 00:14:08,948 Very impressive the way you contained that explosion. 416 00:14:09,014 --> 00:14:10,349 What else have you done? 417 00:14:10,416 --> 00:14:12,000 I-I don't understand. 418 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,618 I-I don't understand. 419 00:14:12,685 --> 00:14:14,853 Telekinesis? Teleportation? 420 00:14:14,920 --> 00:14:16,188 Spontaneous combustion 421 00:14:16,255 --> 00:14:18,000 of someone you don't like? 422 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,290 of someone you don't like? 423 00:14:19,425 --> 00:14:21,093 That sort of thing. 424 00:14:21,160 --> 00:14:22,962 Amanda, what Q is asking 425 00:14:23,028 --> 00:14:24,000 is have you ever deliberately used your abilities? 426 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,232 is have you ever deliberately used your abilities? 427 00:14:26,298 --> 00:14:28,067 Not until I came here. 428 00:14:28,133 --> 00:14:30,000 The first time it happened 429 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,069 The first time it happened 430 00:14:30,135 --> 00:14:33,505 was when the container almost fell on Commander Riker. 431 00:14:33,572 --> 00:14:35,074 And you handled that very well. 432 00:14:35,140 --> 00:14:36,000 That's why I gave you a greater challenge-- 433 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,976 That's why I gave you a greater challenge-- 434 00:14:37,042 --> 00:14:38,644 the warp core breach. 435 00:14:43,549 --> 00:14:46,118 She has potential, this one. 436 00:14:46,185 --> 00:14:47,119 I see no reason 437 00:14:47,186 --> 00:14:48,000 why she can't return to the Continuum right now. 438 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,388 why she can't return to the Continuum right now. 439 00:14:49,455 --> 00:14:50,389 What? 440 00:14:50,456 --> 00:14:51,390 Q... 441 00:14:51,457 --> 00:14:53,392 I don't want to go anywhere. 442 00:14:53,459 --> 00:14:54,000 Don't worry. 443 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,094 Don't worry. 444 00:14:55,160 --> 00:14:57,096 With time, you'll overcome the disadvantages 445 00:14:57,162 --> 00:14:58,130 you suffered as a child. 446 00:14:58,197 --> 00:14:59,398 No one will hold it against you 447 00:14:59,465 --> 00:15:00,000 for having been human. 448 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,233 for having been human. 449 00:15:01,300 --> 00:15:02,201 Let's go. 450 00:15:05,738 --> 00:15:06,000 Leave me alone! 451 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,273 Leave me alone! 452 00:15:07,339 --> 00:15:10,142 I'm not going anywhere with you. 453 00:15:10,209 --> 00:15:12,000 You agree that she has a right to choose her own future 454 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,145 You agree that she has a right to choose her own future 455 00:15:13,212 --> 00:15:15,314 but the first chance you get, you try to abduct her. 456 00:15:15,381 --> 00:15:16,482 You're overreacting, as usual, Picard. 457 00:15:16,548 --> 00:15:18,000 I was merely testing her powers. 458 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,484 I was merely testing her powers. 459 00:15:18,550 --> 00:15:21,520 She's quite a little spitfire, now, isn't she? 460 00:15:21,587 --> 00:15:23,122 What's going on, Q? 461 00:15:23,188 --> 00:15:24,000 What's your real purpose here? 462 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,391 What's your real purpose here? 463 00:15:25,457 --> 00:15:26,592 I think I've been perfectly clear. 464 00:15:26,659 --> 00:15:29,428 The Continuum has a vested interest in this young woman. 465 00:15:29,495 --> 00:15:30,000 If you wish to protect that investment 466 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,630 If you wish to protect that investment 467 00:15:31,697 --> 00:15:33,999 I suggest that you approach her differently. 468 00:15:34,066 --> 00:15:35,567 She was being impetuous. 469 00:15:35,634 --> 00:15:36,000 She'll just have to start behaving like a Q. 470 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:39,104 She'll just have to start behaving like a Q. 471 00:15:39,171 --> 00:15:41,707 If I'm not mistaken, she just did. 472 00:15:43,375 --> 00:15:45,444 You understand, don't you? 473 00:15:45,511 --> 00:15:48,000 It's just that I have these things that I want to do. 474 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,581 It's just that I have these things that I want to do. 475 00:15:49,648 --> 00:15:52,718 I'm going to go to the Academy. 476 00:15:52,785 --> 00:15:54,000 I want a career 477 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,420 I want a career 478 00:15:54,486 --> 00:15:56,722 and I want to join Starfleet. 479 00:15:56,789 --> 00:15:59,325 You can still do all those things. 480 00:15:59,391 --> 00:16:00,000 Yeah, but it just seems so complicated now. 481 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:02,361 Yeah, but it just seems so complicated now. 482 00:16:02,428 --> 00:16:05,464 I mean, these powers that I have-- 483 00:16:05,531 --> 00:16:06,000 they're just going to stand in the way. 484 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:08,200 they're just going to stand in the way. 485 00:16:08,267 --> 00:16:11,070 I don't want to have to deal with that. 486 00:16:11,136 --> 00:16:12,000 Well, you're going to have to. 487 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,538 Well, you're going to have to. 488 00:16:12,604 --> 00:16:15,074 Listen, I can only imagine how you feel. 489 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:18,000 That certainly would be easier if this had never happened 490 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,544 That certainly would be easier if this had never happened 491 00:16:18,610 --> 00:16:20,512 or if it would just go away... 492 00:16:22,514 --> 00:16:24,000 but it's not going to go away 493 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,149 but it's not going to go away 494 00:16:24,216 --> 00:16:27,386 and you need someone to help you 495 00:16:27,453 --> 00:16:30,000 and the person who can help you is... Q. 496 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:32,358 and the person who can help you is... Q. 497 00:16:32,424 --> 00:16:34,326 ( sighs ) 498 00:16:34,393 --> 00:16:36,000 But he's so horrible. 499 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,228 But he's so horrible. 500 00:16:36,295 --> 00:16:38,464 He is the only one who can help you 501 00:16:38,530 --> 00:16:40,232 to understand who you are. 502 00:16:40,299 --> 00:16:42,000 Amanda... 503 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,370 Amanda... 504 00:16:44,436 --> 00:16:45,771 you are going to have to make 505 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:47,706 some hard choices about your future 506 00:16:47,773 --> 00:16:48,000 and you can't make them 507 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,208 and you can't make them 508 00:16:49,274 --> 00:16:51,176 if you're going to ignore the truth. 509 00:16:51,243 --> 00:16:54,000 Yeah. I know. 510 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,714 Yeah. I know. 511 00:16:59,785 --> 00:17:00,000 But I don't want any of this to disrupt my time here. 512 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:04,256 But I don't want any of this to disrupt my time here. 513 00:17:04,323 --> 00:17:06,000 I want to do everything that I'm expected to do 514 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:08,427 I want to do everything that I'm expected to do 515 00:17:08,494 --> 00:17:12,000 and I don't want you to treat me any differently. 516 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,198 and I don't want you to treat me any differently. 517 00:17:15,734 --> 00:17:17,803 Please. 518 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:18,000 You've got a deal. 519 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,438 You've got a deal. 520 00:17:23,876 --> 00:17:24,000 The first free hour you have 521 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,544 The first free hour you have 522 00:17:25,611 --> 00:17:27,546 I want to see you in the medical lab. 523 00:17:27,613 --> 00:17:29,681 I have an experiment I need your help with. 524 00:17:29,748 --> 00:17:30,000 Yes, ma'am. 525 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,750 Yes, ma'am. 526 00:17:36,321 --> 00:17:38,424 SHADOW: Your progress, Q? 527 00:17:38,490 --> 00:17:40,459 As anticipated, there are some problems. 528 00:17:40,526 --> 00:17:41,827 I need time. 529 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:42,000 However, there is the possibility 530 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,829 However, there is the possibility 531 00:17:43,896 --> 00:17:46,298 we won't have to terminate the girl. 532 00:18:02,514 --> 00:18:03,615 ( door chimes ) 533 00:18:03,682 --> 00:18:05,217 Come in. 534 00:18:05,284 --> 00:18:06,000 Hello, my dear. 535 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,085 Hello, my dear. 536 00:18:07,152 --> 00:18:09,621 I've been told I behaved badly. 537 00:18:09,688 --> 00:18:11,123 I apologize. 538 00:18:11,190 --> 00:18:12,000 Apparently, you had every reason to chastise me 539 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:16,094 Apparently, you had every reason to chastise me 540 00:18:16,161 --> 00:18:18,000 but then again, what's done is done, right? 541 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,498 but then again, what's done is done, right? 542 00:18:19,565 --> 00:18:22,468 I'd like to ask you some questions. 543 00:18:22,534 --> 00:18:24,000 Anything. 544 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,102 Anything. 545 00:18:24,169 --> 00:18:27,873 What exactly are the Q? 546 00:18:27,940 --> 00:18:30,000 It would be so much easier to show you than to tell you. 547 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,643 It would be so much easier to show you than to tell you. 548 00:18:31,710 --> 00:18:34,346 If you would agree to take a short visit 549 00:18:34,413 --> 00:18:35,647 to the Continuum... 550 00:18:35,714 --> 00:18:36,000 No, just tell me. 551 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,150 No, just tell me. 552 00:18:38,217 --> 00:18:42,000 Well, to put it simply, we're omnipotent. 553 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,354 Well, to put it simply, we're omnipotent. 554 00:18:42,421 --> 00:18:46,492 There's nothing, nothing we can't do. 555 00:18:46,558 --> 00:18:48,000 And what do you do with this power? 556 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,228 And what do you do with this power? 557 00:18:49,294 --> 00:18:52,331 Anything we want. 558 00:18:52,397 --> 00:18:54,000 Do you use it to help others? 559 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,133 Do you use it to help others? 560 00:18:55,200 --> 00:18:57,903 I think you've missed the point, my dear. 561 00:18:57,970 --> 00:19:00,000 Clearly, you've spent far too much time with humans. 562 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,473 Clearly, you've spent far too much time with humans. 563 00:19:01,540 --> 00:19:05,177 As a Q, you can have your heart's desire instantly 564 00:19:05,244 --> 00:19:06,000 whatever that may be. 565 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,545 whatever that may be. 566 00:19:06,612 --> 00:19:09,815 Would you like precious jewels, works of art? 567 00:19:09,882 --> 00:19:12,000 Would you like to walk along the rings of Tautine? 568 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,485 Would you like to walk along the rings of Tautine? 569 00:19:13,552 --> 00:19:16,188 I'm not interested in any of those things. 570 00:19:16,255 --> 00:19:17,890 Of course not. You're a Q. 571 00:19:17,956 --> 00:19:18,000 But surely there must be something 572 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:20,492 But surely there must be something 573 00:19:20,559 --> 00:19:21,760 that you want-- 574 00:19:21,827 --> 00:19:24,000 something that you never dreamed was possible. 575 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:27,566 something that you never dreamed was possible. 576 00:19:27,633 --> 00:19:30,000 Tell me, Amanda, what is it? 577 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,869 Tell me, Amanda, what is it? 578 00:19:35,274 --> 00:19:36,000 I'd like to know 579 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,276 I'd like to know 580 00:19:37,342 --> 00:19:39,511 what my parents looked like... 581 00:19:41,280 --> 00:19:42,000 my real parents. 582 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,282 my real parents. 583 00:19:43,348 --> 00:19:46,218 How quaint. 584 00:19:46,285 --> 00:19:48,000 So do it. 585 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,220 So do it. 586 00:19:48,287 --> 00:19:49,721 What do you mean? 587 00:19:49,788 --> 00:19:51,223 Summon the image. 588 00:19:51,290 --> 00:19:52,724 I don't know how. 589 00:19:52,791 --> 00:19:54,000 Think about them. 590 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,593 Think about them. 591 00:19:54,660 --> 00:19:57,229 Evoke the memory. 592 00:19:57,296 --> 00:19:59,598 You can do it, Amanda. 593 00:19:59,665 --> 00:20:00,000 Trust me. 594 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,733 Trust me. 595 00:20:01,800 --> 00:20:04,236 Close your eyes. 596 00:20:04,303 --> 00:20:06,000 Close your eyes! 597 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,271 Close your eyes! 598 00:20:10,375 --> 00:20:12,000 In your mind, return to the time 599 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,744 In your mind, return to the time 600 00:20:12,811 --> 00:20:15,247 when you were an infant. 601 00:20:15,314 --> 00:20:17,449 Think about your parents. 602 00:20:17,516 --> 00:20:18,000 Remember them. 603 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,418 Remember them. 604 00:20:22,688 --> 00:20:24,000 Good. 605 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,356 Good. 606 00:20:24,423 --> 00:20:26,758 Good. 607 00:20:26,825 --> 00:20:29,795 Now, open your eyes. 608 00:20:50,716 --> 00:20:53,318 They loved me. 609 00:21:05,564 --> 00:21:06,000 Wait for it to be metabolized. 610 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:08,266 Wait for it to be metabolized. 611 00:21:08,333 --> 00:21:09,601 Add another... 20? 612 00:21:09,668 --> 00:21:12,000 Wait for it to be metabolized over and over 613 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,372 Wait for it to be metabolized over and over 614 00:21:13,438 --> 00:21:16,008 and then wait till the bacilli 615 00:21:16,074 --> 00:21:18,000 can't be absorbed anymore. 616 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,276 can't be absorbed anymore. 617 00:21:18,343 --> 00:21:19,678 That's right. 618 00:21:19,745 --> 00:21:21,380 Just be sure and record 619 00:21:21,446 --> 00:21:24,000 the rate of mitosis from each of the dishes. 620 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,483 the rate of mitosis from each of the dishes. 621 00:21:26,451 --> 00:21:28,353 Mitosis, right. 622 00:21:30,756 --> 00:21:33,025 You seem distracted. 623 00:21:33,091 --> 00:21:36,000 Well, I just saw my parents... 624 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,762 Well, I just saw my parents... 625 00:21:38,497 --> 00:21:39,965 my real parents. 626 00:21:40,032 --> 00:21:42,000 Q showed me how. 627 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,634 Q showed me how. 628 00:21:44,569 --> 00:21:46,972 Can you imagine how that felt? 629 00:21:49,641 --> 00:21:52,344 No, I don't think I can. 630 00:21:54,746 --> 00:21:57,049 You know, you were right. 631 00:21:57,115 --> 00:22:00,000 I can't ignore what's happened to me. 632 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,485 I can't ignore what's happened to me. 633 00:22:02,521 --> 00:22:05,924 I just don't know if I can cope with it. 634 00:22:05,991 --> 00:22:06,000 Amanda, you are stronger than you think. 635 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:11,797 Amanda, you are stronger than you think. 636 00:22:14,666 --> 00:22:16,435 You know... 637 00:22:16,501 --> 00:22:18,000 when I saw them there, right in front of me 638 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:20,605 when I saw them there, right in front of me 639 00:22:20,672 --> 00:22:24,000 I realized that I caused this to happen. 640 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,977 I realized that I caused this to happen. 641 00:22:26,044 --> 00:22:27,746 I wanted to see them 642 00:22:27,813 --> 00:22:29,114 and I did. 643 00:22:29,181 --> 00:22:30,000 If it were you-- 644 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,483 If it were you-- 645 00:22:31,550 --> 00:22:36,000 if suddenly, you could have anything you wanted 646 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,389 if suddenly, you could have anything you wanted 647 00:22:37,456 --> 00:22:40,392 what would it be? 648 00:22:46,698 --> 00:22:48,000 I have no idea. 649 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,468 I have no idea. 650 00:22:49,534 --> 00:22:51,503 No, think about it. 651 00:22:51,570 --> 00:22:53,038 Really think. 652 00:22:53,105 --> 00:22:54,000 If suddenly, you could make anything happen 653 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:57,876 If suddenly, you could make anything happen 654 00:22:57,943 --> 00:22:59,811 what would it be? 655 00:22:59,878 --> 00:23:00,000 Well, I would... 656 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,913 Well, I would... 657 00:23:01,980 --> 00:23:05,417 probably want to heal people-- 658 00:23:05,484 --> 00:23:06,000 people who are hopelessly ill. 659 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:09,121 people who are hopelessly ill. 660 00:23:12,190 --> 00:23:13,458 Hmm. 661 00:23:13,892 --> 00:23:16,394 Would you bring your husband back? 662 00:23:25,537 --> 00:23:27,405 Well, Amanda, I don't know. 663 00:23:30,208 --> 00:23:34,713 And I don't think that I could make a decision like that 664 00:23:34,780 --> 00:23:36,000 until I was actually faced with it. 665 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,916 until I was actually faced with it. 666 00:23:41,086 --> 00:23:42,000 I am faced with it. 667 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,988 I am faced with it. 668 00:23:48,560 --> 00:23:50,762 Try to do the work. 669 00:23:52,831 --> 00:23:54,000 I'll come back and check on you later. 670 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,200 I'll come back and check on you later. 671 00:24:09,114 --> 00:24:12,000 I thought she'd never leave. 672 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,050 I thought she'd never leave. 673 00:24:12,117 --> 00:24:15,787 I don't know if I'll ever get used to that. 674 00:24:15,854 --> 00:24:17,789 It's time for another lesson. 675 00:24:17,856 --> 00:24:18,000 Well, I have to finish this experiment first. 676 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,859 Well, I have to finish this experiment first. 677 00:24:20,926 --> 00:24:22,160 What are you doing? 678 00:24:22,227 --> 00:24:24,000 We're delivering live vaccine bacilli to Tagra. 679 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,530 We're delivering live vaccine bacilli to Tagra. 680 00:24:25,597 --> 00:24:28,733 I'm supposed to find the best nutrient solution 681 00:24:28,800 --> 00:24:30,000 so we can keep them living while they're in stasis. 682 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,670 so we can keep them living while they're in stasis. 683 00:24:31,736 --> 00:24:32,938 Fascinating. 684 00:24:33,004 --> 00:24:35,173 Oh, I just had a splendid idea. 685 00:24:35,240 --> 00:24:36,000 Why don't we... 686 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,475 Why don't we... 687 00:24:37,542 --> 00:24:40,979 combine what you're doing with our lesson 688 00:24:41,046 --> 00:24:42,000 and we'll show you how to finish in no time. 689 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,981 and we'll show you how to finish in no time. 690 00:24:43,048 --> 00:24:44,749 Well, I think that I should finish it 691 00:24:44,816 --> 00:24:46,084 the way Dr. Crusher showed me first. 692 00:24:46,151 --> 00:24:47,886 Oh, I'm sure she'd be delighted 693 00:24:47,953 --> 00:24:48,000 if we sped things along. 694 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,954 if we sped things along. 695 00:24:49,020 --> 00:24:49,955 I mean, think what it would mean. 696 00:24:50,021 --> 00:24:52,891 You could double, even triple the workload. 697 00:24:54,626 --> 00:24:55,961 Well... 698 00:24:56,027 --> 00:24:57,562 Good. 699 00:24:57,629 --> 00:24:59,097 I guess so. 700 00:24:59,164 --> 00:25:00,000 Now... as you take a look at the tissue samples 701 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:05,003 Now... as you take a look at the tissue samples 702 00:25:05,070 --> 00:25:06,000 form an image in your mind. 703 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:08,173 form an image in your mind. 704 00:25:12,077 --> 00:25:15,247 Number One, Dr. Crusher has some live vaccine bacilli 705 00:25:15,313 --> 00:25:16,815 to be delivered to Tagra. 706 00:25:16,882 --> 00:25:18,000 It'll have to be shipped in a stasis field. 707 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,216 It'll have to be shipped in a stasis field. 708 00:25:18,283 --> 00:25:19,584 Will you make the arrangements? 709 00:25:19,651 --> 00:25:20,452 I'll get right on it. 710 00:25:20,518 --> 00:25:24,000 Captain, message coming in from Tagra IV. 711 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,189 Captain, message coming in from Tagra IV. 712 00:25:24,256 --> 00:25:26,258 On screen. 713 00:25:26,324 --> 00:25:30,000 Enterprise, I am Orn Lote, engineer. 714 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,195 Enterprise, I am Orn Lote, engineer. 715 00:25:30,262 --> 00:25:32,697 We are having difficulties with the reactor 716 00:25:32,764 --> 00:25:34,266 that powers the baristatic filters 717 00:25:34,332 --> 00:25:35,867 on our southern continent. 718 00:25:35,934 --> 00:25:36,000 We may have to shut it down for repairs. 719 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,703 We may have to shut it down for repairs. 720 00:25:38,770 --> 00:25:41,640 Perhaps my Chief Engineer could be of assistance. 721 00:25:41,706 --> 00:25:42,000 I hope so. 722 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,741 I hope so. 723 00:25:42,807 --> 00:25:44,843 If we're forced to disable the reactor 724 00:25:44,910 --> 00:25:48,000 it would take months to reestablish the ionic currents 725 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,046 it would take months to reestablish the ionic currents 726 00:25:48,113 --> 00:25:50,882 the filters have formed in the atmosphere. 727 00:25:50,949 --> 00:25:52,751 Send us your design specifications. 728 00:25:52,817 --> 00:25:54,000 I'm sure we'll be able to help. 729 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,252 I'm sure we'll be able to help. 730 00:25:54,319 --> 00:25:55,620 Thank you, Captain. 731 00:25:56,788 --> 00:25:57,889 Captain? 732 00:25:57,956 --> 00:25:59,858 What is it, Mr. Data? 733 00:25:59,925 --> 00:26:00,000 I have some information 734 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,293 I have some information 735 00:26:01,359 --> 00:26:05,063 regarding Amanda Rogers' parents. 736 00:26:05,130 --> 00:26:06,000 Records indicate that they died in Topeka, Kansas. 737 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:08,033 Records indicate that they died in Topeka, Kansas. 738 00:26:08,099 --> 00:26:10,235 Their home was destroyed during a tornado. 739 00:26:10,302 --> 00:26:11,970 Tornado? 740 00:26:12,037 --> 00:26:14,906 Why wasn't it dissipated by the weather modification net? 741 00:26:14,973 --> 00:26:16,141 Unknown, sir. 742 00:26:16,207 --> 00:26:17,108 The bodies were discovered 743 00:26:17,175 --> 00:26:18,000 in the rubble after the storm had passed. 744 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,044 in the rubble after the storm had passed. 745 00:26:19,110 --> 00:26:21,179 See if you can find out any more details, Mr. Data. 746 00:26:21,246 --> 00:26:23,148 I'd like to know more about that storm. 747 00:26:23,214 --> 00:26:24,000 Aye, sir. 748 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,115 Aye, sir. 749 00:26:29,254 --> 00:26:30,000 Well, if it isn't Number Two. 750 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,256 Well, if it isn't Number Two. 751 00:26:31,323 --> 00:26:33,291 I was looking for Dr. Crusher. 752 00:26:33,358 --> 00:26:34,159 I didn't know what nutrients 753 00:26:34,225 --> 00:26:35,894 she wanted to send with the bacilli. 754 00:26:35,961 --> 00:26:36,000 Uh, I'm not sure. 755 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,329 Uh, I'm not sure. 756 00:26:37,395 --> 00:26:40,098 I'll tell her to contact you. 757 00:26:40,165 --> 00:26:41,633 Thanks. 758 00:26:41,700 --> 00:26:42,000 You could stay here... 759 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,601 You could stay here... 760 00:26:43,668 --> 00:26:47,939 and wait for her, if you, you know, wanted to. 761 00:26:48,006 --> 00:26:51,943 Just tell her I'll be in Shuttle Bay Two. 762 00:26:52,010 --> 00:26:54,000 You're attracted to him. 763 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,612 You're attracted to him. 764 00:26:54,679 --> 00:26:55,947 I am not. 765 00:26:56,014 --> 00:26:58,683 I think you are. 766 00:26:58,750 --> 00:27:00,000 How repulsive. 767 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,353 How repulsive. 768 00:27:01,419 --> 00:27:03,188 ( sighs ) 769 00:27:03,254 --> 00:27:06,000 How do you stand that hair all over his face? 770 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,124 How do you stand that hair all over his face? 771 00:27:06,191 --> 00:27:07,892 Doctor 772 00:27:07,959 --> 00:27:10,128 Commander Riker was just here looking for you. 773 00:27:10,195 --> 00:27:11,896 He said he'd be in Shuttle Bay Two. 774 00:27:11,963 --> 00:27:12,000 Thank you. 775 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,198 Thank you. 776 00:27:13,264 --> 00:27:14,799 Have you finished already? 777 00:27:14,866 --> 00:27:15,967 Yes. 778 00:27:16,034 --> 00:27:17,068 How did you do it so quickly? 779 00:27:17,135 --> 00:27:18,000 Well, Q helped me. 780 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,103 Well, Q helped me. 781 00:27:18,169 --> 00:27:19,304 It took us about half the time 782 00:27:19,371 --> 00:27:21,139 that it would have normally taken us. 783 00:27:23,174 --> 00:27:24,000 That explains this data. 784 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,310 That explains this data. 785 00:27:25,377 --> 00:27:29,114 I needed to know the rates of mitosis. 786 00:27:29,180 --> 00:27:30,000 By artificially inflating them, you made the experiment useless. 787 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:32,150 By artificially inflating them, you made the experiment useless. 788 00:27:32,217 --> 00:27:34,252 Now I have to do it all over again. 789 00:27:34,319 --> 00:27:36,000 I'm sorry, Doctor. 790 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,321 I'm sorry, Doctor. 791 00:27:36,388 --> 00:27:37,822 Don't be sorry. 792 00:27:37,889 --> 00:27:41,126 If she wants to make things difficult on herself 793 00:27:41,192 --> 00:27:42,000 that's her business. 794 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,360 that's her business. 795 00:27:42,427 --> 00:27:43,995 Why did you interfere with what she was doing? 796 00:27:44,062 --> 00:27:44,996 She's a Q. 797 00:27:45,063 --> 00:27:46,064 Making her plod 798 00:27:46,131 --> 00:27:48,000 through human chores is beneath her. 799 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,233 through human chores is beneath her. 800 00:27:48,299 --> 00:27:50,168 CRUSHER: She asked not to be treated differently. 801 00:27:50,235 --> 00:27:52,170 That doesn't mean she should be bored to death. 802 00:27:52,237 --> 00:27:53,405 I don't interfere with what you're teaching her... 803 00:27:53,471 --> 00:27:54,000 You would be incapable of interfering. 804 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,272 You would be incapable of interfering. 805 00:27:54,339 --> 00:27:55,707 ...and I don't think it's asking too much 806 00:27:55,774 --> 00:27:56,708 that you do the same. 807 00:27:56,775 --> 00:27:57,942 ( barking ) 808 00:28:00,345 --> 00:28:02,714 ...and you stay out of mine. 809 00:28:02,781 --> 00:28:05,250 When you put it like that, I... 810 00:28:05,316 --> 00:28:06,000 I think you're absolutely right. 811 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,819 I think you're absolutely right. 812 00:28:15,393 --> 00:28:16,428 Captain. 813 00:28:16,494 --> 00:28:17,929 Yes, Mr. Data. 814 00:28:17,996 --> 00:28:18,000 I have further information regarding the tornado 815 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:20,198 I have further information regarding the tornado 816 00:28:20,265 --> 00:28:21,933 that killed Amanda Rogers' parents. 817 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,034 What is it? 818 00:28:23,101 --> 00:28:24,000 It was unusually compact, yet extremely powerful. 819 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:27,138 It was unusually compact, yet extremely powerful. 820 00:28:27,205 --> 00:28:28,440 Its recorded wind velocity 821 00:28:28,506 --> 00:28:30,000 was characteristic of a funnel 822 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,308 was characteristic of a funnel 823 00:28:30,375 --> 00:28:31,376 three times its size. 824 00:28:31,443 --> 00:28:33,478 Download the files to my ready room. 825 00:28:33,545 --> 00:28:34,879 I'll study them there. 826 00:28:34,946 --> 00:28:36,000 Aye, sir. 827 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,449 Aye, sir. 828 00:28:37,515 --> 00:28:41,352 Have you been practicing your teleportation? 829 00:28:41,419 --> 00:28:42,000 Yes, but it's kind of hard. 830 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,954 Yes, but it's kind of hard. 831 00:28:43,021 --> 00:28:46,224 I keep ending up somewhere I don't want to be. 832 00:28:46,291 --> 00:28:48,000 Well, it won't do to be sloppy. 833 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,226 Well, it won't do to be sloppy. 834 00:28:48,293 --> 00:28:50,395 We should hone your abilities. 835 00:28:50,462 --> 00:28:52,897 I have a wonderful idea. 836 00:28:55,366 --> 00:28:58,303 Why don't we play a little game? 837 00:28:58,369 --> 00:29:00,000 I'll hide somewhere on the ship 838 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,505 I'll hide somewhere on the ship 839 00:29:00,572 --> 00:29:02,006 and you find me. 840 00:29:02,073 --> 00:29:04,175 But how do I know how...? 841 00:29:05,577 --> 00:29:06,000 Q: Don't worry, Amanda. 842 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,512 Q: Don't worry, Amanda. 843 00:29:07,579 --> 00:29:09,247 You can do it. 844 00:29:18,923 --> 00:29:20,492 Not bad. 845 00:29:20,558 --> 00:29:22,327 Not bad at all. 846 00:29:25,497 --> 00:29:26,531 If we can use phase buffers 847 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:28,500 we may be able to devise a mechanism 848 00:29:28,566 --> 00:29:30,000 that can be integrated into the present system 849 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,136 that can be integrated into the present system 850 00:29:31,202 --> 00:29:33,338 while it is still in operation. 851 00:29:38,076 --> 00:29:40,778 You're still thinking like a human. 852 00:30:02,901 --> 00:30:04,469 Now do you understand? 853 00:30:04,536 --> 00:30:06,000 What do humans have to offer you 854 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,305 What do humans have to offer you 855 00:30:07,372 --> 00:30:10,308 that even begins to compare with that? 856 00:30:10,375 --> 00:30:12,000 Your future contains wonders 857 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,011 Your future contains wonders 858 00:30:13,077 --> 00:30:17,182 you can't even imagine. 859 00:30:17,248 --> 00:30:18,000 The universe could be your playground. 860 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:21,452 The universe could be your playground. 861 00:30:21,519 --> 00:30:24,000 ( door chimes ) 862 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,022 ( door chimes ) 863 00:30:24,088 --> 00:30:27,025 Dr. Crusher and Counselor Troi-- 864 00:30:27,091 --> 00:30:29,494 they're taking me to dinner. 865 00:30:29,561 --> 00:30:30,000 You don't have to eat, you know. 866 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:32,330 You don't have to eat, you know. 867 00:30:32,397 --> 00:30:36,000 It's a nasty human habit you could easily do without. 868 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,267 It's a nasty human habit you could easily do without. 869 00:30:41,406 --> 00:30:42,000 Hello, Amanda. 870 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,874 Hello, Amanda. 871 00:30:42,941 --> 00:30:44,175 Are you ready? 872 00:30:44,242 --> 00:30:45,510 Yes. 873 00:30:53,284 --> 00:30:54,000 TROI: Well, Amanda, how are you feeling 874 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,353 TROI: Well, Amanda, how are you feeling 875 00:30:55,420 --> 00:30:57,021 about all this now? 876 00:30:57,088 --> 00:30:58,957 It must be overwhelming. 877 00:30:59,023 --> 00:31:00,000 It was at first 878 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,092 It was at first 879 00:31:01,159 --> 00:31:03,628 but actually, now I'm enjoying myself. 880 00:31:03,695 --> 00:31:04,963 Hello, ladies. 881 00:31:05,029 --> 00:31:06,000 Hello, Will. 882 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,130 Hello, Will. 883 00:31:06,197 --> 00:31:10,235 Commander Riker, um, won't you join us? 884 00:31:10,301 --> 00:31:12,000 I'd love to, but I have other plans. 885 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,404 I'd love to, but I have other plans. 886 00:31:14,672 --> 00:31:15,607 Hi. 887 00:31:15,673 --> 00:31:17,008 Hi. 888 00:31:24,215 --> 00:31:26,551 So how are your lessons going? 889 00:31:26,618 --> 00:31:29,220 Is Q being patient with you? 890 00:31:33,424 --> 00:31:34,626 Amanda? 891 00:31:43,635 --> 00:31:45,303 What is this all about? 892 00:31:48,406 --> 00:31:49,574 I thought it might be nice 893 00:31:49,641 --> 00:31:51,576 to spend some time alone together. 894 00:31:51,643 --> 00:31:52,977 I think it would be nice 895 00:31:53,044 --> 00:31:54,000 if you took us back to Ten-Forward. 896 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,679 if you took us back to Ten-Forward. 897 00:31:54,746 --> 00:31:56,981 Are you sure? 898 00:31:57,048 --> 00:31:59,484 You wouldn't want to stay here with me for a while? 899 00:32:01,586 --> 00:32:03,988 The moonlight is so beautiful. 900 00:32:04,055 --> 00:32:06,000 Isn't it nicer here than at Ten-Forward? 901 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:08,092 Isn't it nicer here than at Ten-Forward? 902 00:32:08,159 --> 00:32:12,000 Yes, it's very pleasant, but that's not the point. 903 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,363 Yes, it's very pleasant, but that's not the point. 904 00:32:12,430 --> 00:32:14,198 Oh. 905 00:32:18,369 --> 00:32:20,305 I think it is. 906 00:32:20,371 --> 00:32:22,473 No. 907 00:32:25,243 --> 00:32:29,614 You can't snatch people and put them into your fantasies 908 00:32:29,681 --> 00:32:30,000 and expect them to respond. 909 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,983 and expect them to respond. 910 00:32:34,085 --> 00:32:36,000 Don't you like me? 911 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,454 Don't you like me? 912 00:32:36,521 --> 00:32:40,024 Even just a little bit? 913 00:32:40,091 --> 00:32:42,000 You're a very lovely young lady 914 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,528 You're a very lovely young lady 915 00:32:43,594 --> 00:32:48,000 but none of this is real. 916 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,199 but none of this is real. 917 00:32:52,270 --> 00:32:54,000 ( sighs ): My feelings are real. 918 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,539 ( sighs ): My feelings are real. 919 00:32:54,605 --> 00:32:59,010 I know, but you can't make someone love you. 920 00:33:00,712 --> 00:33:02,680 Can't I? 921 00:33:06,484 --> 00:33:09,053 Oh, Amanda... 922 00:33:09,120 --> 00:33:11,723 you are so beautiful. 923 00:33:16,494 --> 00:33:18,000 Do you love me? 924 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,363 Do you love me? 925 00:33:18,429 --> 00:33:20,431 More than anything. 926 00:33:30,742 --> 00:33:33,511 You're right. 927 00:33:33,578 --> 00:33:36,000 None of this is real. 928 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,581 None of this is real. 929 00:33:36,647 --> 00:33:41,085 I thought it would be romantic 930 00:33:41,152 --> 00:33:42,000 but it's empty. 931 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,521 but it's empty. 932 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:46,257 Amanda... 933 00:33:46,324 --> 00:33:48,000 Just go back to Ten-Forward. 934 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,127 Just go back to Ten-Forward. 935 00:34:11,482 --> 00:34:12,000 Bonjour, mon Capitain. 936 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,484 Bonjour, mon Capitain. 937 00:34:13,551 --> 00:34:15,420 You wanted to speak with me? 938 00:34:15,486 --> 00:34:18,000 I wanted to ask you about Amanda's biological parents. 939 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,689 I wanted to ask you about Amanda's biological parents. 940 00:34:18,756 --> 00:34:21,692 When they decided to remain on Earth 941 00:34:21,759 --> 00:34:24,000 what was the reaction in the Q Continuum? 942 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,430 what was the reaction in the Q Continuum? 943 00:34:25,496 --> 00:34:27,799 We found it incomprehensible. 944 00:34:27,865 --> 00:34:29,567 Were they pressured to return? 945 00:34:29,634 --> 00:34:30,000 Were they threatened with any punishment 946 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,836 Were they threatened with any punishment 947 00:34:31,903 --> 00:34:33,271 if they didn't? 948 00:34:33,337 --> 00:34:35,106 What are you driving at, Picard? 949 00:34:35,173 --> 00:34:36,000 Well, the circumstance of their death is quite odd. 950 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,842 Well, the circumstance of their death is quite odd. 951 00:34:37,909 --> 00:34:42,000 A tornado somehow escaped the weather modification net 952 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,246 A tornado somehow escaped the weather modification net 953 00:34:42,313 --> 00:34:45,416 and touched down in only one spot-- 954 00:34:45,483 --> 00:34:47,285 Amanda's home. 955 00:34:47,351 --> 00:34:48,000 Well, you can never predict the weather. 956 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:50,254 Well, you can never predict the weather. 957 00:34:50,321 --> 00:34:53,257 Well, tornadoes develop from existing storm fronts 958 00:34:53,324 --> 00:34:54,000 but, you see, there were no storm fronts 959 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:56,260 but, you see, there were no storm fronts 960 00:34:56,327 --> 00:34:58,129 in Kansas that day. 961 00:34:58,196 --> 00:35:00,000 Witnesses reported that the funnel materialized 962 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,431 Witnesses reported that the funnel materialized 963 00:35:00,498 --> 00:35:04,469 spontaneously, directly over Amanda's home 964 00:35:04,535 --> 00:35:06,000 destroyed it, and disappeared. 965 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,271 destroyed it, and disappeared. 966 00:35:08,840 --> 00:35:10,775 If you say so. 967 00:35:10,842 --> 00:35:12,000 I wasn't there. 968 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,844 I wasn't there. 969 00:35:12,910 --> 00:35:16,848 Were Amanda's parents executed by the Q Continuum? 970 00:35:19,417 --> 00:35:21,853 And what if they were? 971 00:35:21,919 --> 00:35:24,000 Well, I think she has a right to know that 972 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,455 Well, I think she has a right to know that 973 00:35:24,522 --> 00:35:27,325 before she makes a choice about her future. 974 00:35:27,391 --> 00:35:28,593 Don't be foolish, Picard. 975 00:35:28,659 --> 00:35:30,000 She has no choice. 976 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,294 She has no choice. 977 00:35:30,361 --> 00:35:31,596 She never did. 978 00:35:31,662 --> 00:35:33,297 If she's truly Q 979 00:35:33,364 --> 00:35:36,000 then she must return to the Continuum 980 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,300 then she must return to the Continuum 981 00:35:36,367 --> 00:35:37,635 where she belongs. 982 00:35:37,702 --> 00:35:40,638 But if she were some sort of a hybrid-- 983 00:35:40,705 --> 00:35:42,000 neither human nor Q, then... 984 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,874 neither human nor Q, then... 985 00:35:45,877 --> 00:35:48,000 You would be so despicable? 986 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,646 You would be so despicable? 987 00:35:48,713 --> 00:35:49,780 Don't be naive. 988 00:35:49,847 --> 00:35:53,351 You have no idea what it means to be Q. 989 00:35:53,417 --> 00:35:54,000 With unlimited power comes responsibility. 990 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,386 With unlimited power comes responsibility. 991 00:35:55,453 --> 00:35:56,888 Do you think it is reasonable 992 00:35:56,954 --> 00:35:58,656 for us to allow omnipotent beings 993 00:35:58,723 --> 00:36:00,000 to roam free through the universe? 994 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,192 to roam free through the universe? 995 00:36:01,259 --> 00:36:03,227 So what have you concluded? 996 00:36:03,294 --> 00:36:04,262 Does she live 997 00:36:04,328 --> 00:36:06,000 or does she die? 998 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,497 or does she die? 999 00:36:13,604 --> 00:36:15,873 I haven't decided yet. 1000 00:36:22,713 --> 00:36:24,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 46193.8. 1001 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:26,617 Captain's Log, Stardate 46193.8. 1002 00:36:26,684 --> 00:36:28,553 We have arrived at Tagra IV 1003 00:36:28,619 --> 00:36:30,000 and have begun delivering supplies. 1004 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,788 and have begun delivering supplies. 1005 00:36:30,855 --> 00:36:33,491 In the meantime, I am faced with a crisis 1006 00:36:33,558 --> 00:36:34,892 of a different nature. 1007 00:36:34,959 --> 00:36:36,000 Look, I have no reason to believe that Q is lying. 1008 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,828 Look, I have no reason to believe that Q is lying. 1009 00:36:37,895 --> 00:36:40,698 He claims he has orders from the Continuum. 1010 00:36:40,765 --> 00:36:42,000 If Amanda cannot prove that she is fully Q 1011 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,534 If Amanda cannot prove that she is fully Q 1012 00:36:43,601 --> 00:36:44,702 then he must kill her. 1013 00:36:44,769 --> 00:36:46,537 We have to tell her. 1014 00:36:46,604 --> 00:36:48,000 CRUSHER: I don't know if we should. 1015 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,706 CRUSHER: I don't know if we should. 1016 00:36:48,773 --> 00:36:50,341 It almost seems cruel. 1017 00:36:50,408 --> 00:36:52,910 TROI: Maybe she can protect herself. 1018 00:36:52,977 --> 00:36:54,000 After all, she has a great deal of power. 1019 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,446 After all, she has a great deal of power. 1020 00:36:55,513 --> 00:36:57,648 So did her parents, it didn't save them. 1021 00:37:00,017 --> 00:37:01,852 I agree with the Counselor. 1022 00:37:01,919 --> 00:37:05,690 Amanda deserves to know the truth of her situation. 1023 00:37:05,756 --> 00:37:06,000 We have no right 1024 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,857 We have no right 1025 00:37:06,924 --> 00:37:09,827 to hold such crucial information from her 1026 00:37:09,894 --> 00:37:12,000 but it isn't going to be easy telling her. 1027 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,597 but it isn't going to be easy telling her. 1028 00:37:15,633 --> 00:37:16,667 What is your impression 1029 00:37:16,734 --> 00:37:18,000 of the field modulator, Mr. Lote? 1030 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,002 of the field modulator, Mr. Lote? 1031 00:37:18,069 --> 00:37:19,971 Quite ingenious. Quite ingenious indeed. 1032 00:37:20,037 --> 00:37:20,972 I... 1033 00:37:21,038 --> 00:37:23,608 ( coughs ) 1034 00:37:23,674 --> 00:37:24,000 I'm amazed at the way 1035 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,009 I'm amazed at the way 1036 00:37:25,076 --> 00:37:28,679 it can be incorporated with the existing system. 1037 00:37:28,746 --> 00:37:29,714 Commander, we're all loaded here. 1038 00:37:29,780 --> 00:37:30,000 We can head for the surface whenever you're ready. 1039 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:32,783 We can head for the surface whenever you're ready. 1040 00:37:32,850 --> 00:37:33,985 I'm eager to see 1041 00:37:34,051 --> 00:37:36,000 the field modulator in place, Commander. 1042 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,355 the field modulator in place, Commander. 1043 00:37:37,421 --> 00:37:39,357 ( coughs ) 1044 00:37:39,423 --> 00:37:41,759 ( inhaling deeply ) 1045 00:37:43,761 --> 00:37:44,996 We'd better get going. 1046 00:37:45,062 --> 00:37:46,664 Yes. 1047 00:37:52,837 --> 00:37:54,000 Kill me? 1048 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,672 Kill me? 1049 00:37:59,877 --> 00:38:00,000 But why? 1050 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,612 But why? 1051 00:38:01,679 --> 00:38:04,782 They're not convinced that you are fully Q 1052 00:38:04,849 --> 00:38:06,000 and... they are also responsible 1053 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:08,052 and... they are also responsible 1054 00:38:08,119 --> 00:38:09,787 for your parents' death. 1055 00:38:11,989 --> 00:38:12,000 My parents? 1056 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,990 My parents? 1057 00:38:14,825 --> 00:38:17,495 But what right do they have? 1058 00:38:20,097 --> 00:38:23,334 Q? Answer me. 1059 00:38:25,603 --> 00:38:27,872 Are you afraid to face me? 1060 00:38:29,907 --> 00:38:30,000 She's such a plucky little thing 1061 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:32,677 She's such a plucky little thing 1062 00:38:32,743 --> 00:38:33,844 now, isn't she? 1063 00:38:33,911 --> 00:38:36,000 I really do enjoy you, you know. 1064 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,781 I really do enjoy you, you know. 1065 00:38:36,847 --> 00:38:39,550 Amanda's question deserves an answer, Q. 1066 00:38:39,617 --> 00:38:41,919 You've made yourself judge and jury 1067 00:38:41,986 --> 00:38:42,000 and if necessary, executioner. 1068 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:44,555 and if necessary, executioner. 1069 00:38:44,622 --> 00:38:47,558 By what right have you appointed yourself 1070 00:38:47,625 --> 00:38:48,000 to this position? 1071 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,859 to this position? 1072 00:38:48,926 --> 00:38:52,063 Superior morality. 1073 00:38:52,129 --> 00:38:53,764 Oh, yes. 1074 00:38:53,831 --> 00:38:54,000 I recall how you used your superior morality 1075 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:57,802 I recall how you used your superior morality 1076 00:38:57,868 --> 00:38:59,437 when we first encountered you. 1077 00:38:59,503 --> 00:39:00,000 You put us on trial for the crimes of humanity. 1078 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,939 You put us on trial for the crimes of humanity. 1079 00:39:02,006 --> 00:39:04,642 The jury is still out on that, Picard. 1080 00:39:04,709 --> 00:39:05,943 Make no mistake. 1081 00:39:06,010 --> 00:39:09,547 Your... arrogant pretense 1082 00:39:09,613 --> 00:39:11,882 at being the moral guardians of the universe 1083 00:39:11,949 --> 00:39:12,000 strikes me as being hollow, Q. 1084 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:14,085 strikes me as being hollow, Q. 1085 00:39:14,151 --> 00:39:16,487 I see no evidence 1086 00:39:16,554 --> 00:39:18,000 that you are guided by a superior moral code 1087 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,423 that you are guided by a superior moral code 1088 00:39:19,490 --> 00:39:20,858 or any code whatsoever. 1089 00:39:20,925 --> 00:39:22,727 You may be nearly omnipotent-- 1090 00:39:22,793 --> 00:39:24,000 and I don't deny 1091 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,061 and I don't deny 1092 00:39:24,128 --> 00:39:26,897 that your parlor tricks are very impressive-- 1093 00:39:26,964 --> 00:39:30,000 but morality.... I don't see it. 1094 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,468 but morality.... I don't see it. 1095 00:39:30,534 --> 00:39:31,869 I don't acknowledge it, Q. 1096 00:39:31,936 --> 00:39:34,672 I would put human morality against the Q's any day. 1097 00:39:36,874 --> 00:39:38,609 And perhaps... 1098 00:39:38,676 --> 00:39:42,000 that's the reason that we fascinate you so 1099 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,980 that's the reason that we fascinate you so 1100 00:39:43,047 --> 00:39:48,000 because our puny behavior shows you a glimmer 1101 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,986 because our puny behavior shows you a glimmer 1102 00:39:49,053 --> 00:39:53,124 of the one thing that evades your omnipotence: 1103 00:39:53,190 --> 00:39:54,000 A moral center. 1104 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,825 A moral center. 1105 00:39:54,892 --> 00:39:57,027 And if so 1106 00:39:57,094 --> 00:39:59,497 I can think of no crueler irony 1107 00:39:59,563 --> 00:40:00,000 than that you should destroy this young woman 1108 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:02,500 than that you should destroy this young woman 1109 00:40:02,566 --> 00:40:05,669 whose only crime is that she's too human. 1110 00:40:07,838 --> 00:40:09,840 Jean-Luc... 1111 00:40:09,907 --> 00:40:12,000 sometimes I think the only reason I come here 1112 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,043 sometimes I think the only reason I come here 1113 00:40:13,110 --> 00:40:16,747 is to listen to these wonderful speeches of yours 1114 00:40:16,814 --> 00:40:18,000 but this time, your concern is unwarranted. 1115 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:20,918 but this time, your concern is unwarranted. 1116 00:40:20,985 --> 00:40:24,000 We've decided not to harm her 1117 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,188 We've decided not to harm her 1118 00:40:24,255 --> 00:40:28,526 and we are prepared to offer her a choice. 1119 00:40:28,592 --> 00:40:30,000 What kind of choice? 1120 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,528 What kind of choice? 1121 00:40:30,594 --> 00:40:33,631 You can either come to the Continuum with me... 1122 00:40:33,697 --> 00:40:34,932 Or...? 1123 00:40:34,999 --> 00:40:36,000 Now, this choice is more difficult. 1124 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:39,537 Now, this choice is more difficult. 1125 00:40:39,603 --> 00:40:41,672 You have it within yourself 1126 00:40:41,739 --> 00:40:42,000 to refrain from using the power of Q. 1127 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:44,542 to refrain from using the power of Q. 1128 00:40:44,608 --> 00:40:47,511 If you can do that, you can stay here. 1129 00:40:47,578 --> 00:40:48,000 Then I'm staying here. 1130 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,213 Then I'm staying here. 1131 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:50,681 Think about this. 1132 00:40:50,748 --> 00:40:52,049 This is not so easy. 1133 00:40:52,116 --> 00:40:54,000 Your parents were given this choice 1134 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,218 Your parents were given this choice 1135 00:40:54,285 --> 00:40:57,555 and they were unable to resist the temptation 1136 00:40:57,621 --> 00:40:58,956 of using their power. 1137 00:40:59,023 --> 00:41:00,000 All I've wanted 1138 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,491 All I've wanted 1139 00:41:00,558 --> 00:41:02,159 since this whole thing began 1140 00:41:02,226 --> 00:41:05,095 is to become a normal human being again. 1141 00:41:05,162 --> 00:41:06,000 I know I can resist. 1142 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:08,232 I know I can resist. 1143 00:41:08,299 --> 00:41:09,967 Worf to Picard. 1144 00:41:10,034 --> 00:41:12,000 There is an emergency message from Commander Riker. 1145 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,237 There is an emergency message from Commander Riker. 1146 00:41:13,304 --> 00:41:15,039 I'm on my way. 1147 00:41:21,178 --> 00:41:24,000 RIKER: Captain, the damage to the reactor is greater 1148 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,014 RIKER: Captain, the damage to the reactor is greater 1149 00:41:24,081 --> 00:41:25,850 than the Tagrans led us to believe. 1150 00:41:25,916 --> 00:41:28,252 The field modulator is installed and operational 1151 00:41:28,319 --> 00:41:29,820 but it's not going to be enough. 1152 00:41:29,887 --> 00:41:30,000 The reactor has already gone into overload. 1153 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,722 The reactor has already gone into overload. 1154 00:41:31,789 --> 00:41:32,990 Can you correct the problem? 1155 00:41:33,057 --> 00:41:34,992 Geordi is trying to stabilize the unit now. 1156 00:41:35,059 --> 00:41:36,000 We will stay as long as possible. 1157 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,227 We will stay as long as possible. 1158 00:41:36,293 --> 00:41:38,095 There are thousands of people in this area. 1159 00:41:38,162 --> 00:41:39,129 If that reactor goes... 1160 00:41:39,196 --> 00:41:42,000 Commander, over here, quickly! 1161 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,066 Commander, over here, quickly! 1162 00:41:45,202 --> 00:41:47,972 Is this your doing, Q? 1163 00:41:48,038 --> 00:41:50,174 Not this time, Picard. 1164 00:41:52,176 --> 00:41:52,977 Mr. Worf, see if there is any way 1165 00:41:53,043 --> 00:41:54,000 that we can cut through the interference 1166 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,612 that we can cut through the interference 1167 00:41:54,678 --> 00:41:55,613 and beam them out of there. 1168 00:41:55,679 --> 00:41:56,947 Aye, sir. 1169 00:41:57,014 --> 00:42:00,000 Captain, Geordi is trying a neutrino infusion. 1170 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,050 Captain, Geordi is trying a neutrino infusion. 1171 00:42:00,117 --> 00:42:01,752 It may smother the reaction. 1172 00:42:01,819 --> 00:42:04,154 WORF: Captain, there is too much ionization in the atmosphere. 1173 00:42:04,221 --> 00:42:05,890 Transporters are useless. 1174 00:42:05,956 --> 00:42:06,000 LA FORGE: It's no use. 1175 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,124 LA FORGE: It's no use. 1176 00:42:07,191 --> 00:42:08,726 The heat has fused the injectors shut. 1177 00:42:08,792 --> 00:42:10,160 We're losing containment. 1178 00:42:10,227 --> 00:42:11,462 RIKER: How long till meltdown? 1179 00:42:11,528 --> 00:42:12,000 LA FORGE: A few minutes at most. We're going to have to... 1180 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,731 LA FORGE: A few minutes at most. We're going to have to... 1181 00:42:13,797 --> 00:42:15,165 LOTE: Commander, look at this. 1182 00:42:15,232 --> 00:42:16,767 This is impossible. 1183 00:42:16,834 --> 00:42:18,000 Captain, I don't know what's happening 1184 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,169 Captain, I don't know what's happening 1185 00:42:19,236 --> 00:42:21,238 but the reaction is stabilizing on its own. 1186 00:42:24,241 --> 00:42:26,176 DATA: Captain, I am reading 1187 00:42:26,243 --> 00:42:29,780 a massive energy fluctuation in the planet's atmosphere. 1188 00:42:29,847 --> 00:42:30,000 On screen. 1189 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,582 On screen. 1190 00:42:39,089 --> 00:42:40,658 DATA: Atmospheric contaminants 1191 00:42:40,724 --> 00:42:42,000 have dropped to less than one part per trillion. 1192 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,627 have dropped to less than one part per trillion. 1193 00:42:43,694 --> 00:42:46,864 The ecosystem has been restored to its natural state. 1194 00:42:50,267 --> 00:42:51,602 Amanda? 1195 00:42:56,273 --> 00:43:00,000 I told you it would be harder to resist 1196 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,044 I told you it would be harder to resist 1197 00:43:00,110 --> 00:43:01,645 than you thought. 1198 00:43:01,712 --> 00:43:05,149 I couldn't let all those people die. 1199 00:43:07,151 --> 00:43:08,886 Ever since I got here 1200 00:43:08,953 --> 00:43:11,822 I've been fighting this. 1201 00:43:11,889 --> 00:43:12,000 I've been denying the truth... 1202 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:15,092 I've been denying the truth... 1203 00:43:15,159 --> 00:43:17,161 denying what I am. 1204 00:43:19,430 --> 00:43:21,265 I am Q. 1205 00:43:23,867 --> 00:43:24,000 Dr. Crusher... 1206 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:27,371 Dr. Crusher... 1207 00:43:27,438 --> 00:43:30,000 I've decided that I can't stay. 1208 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,674 I've decided that I can't stay. 1209 00:43:30,741 --> 00:43:33,210 I can't stay here. 1210 00:43:33,277 --> 00:43:34,945 Well... 1211 00:43:35,012 --> 00:43:36,000 now that you've come to your senses 1212 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,381 now that you've come to your senses 1213 00:43:37,448 --> 00:43:38,983 let's go. 1214 00:43:39,049 --> 00:43:42,000 No. I want to go and see my parents first. 1215 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,252 No. I want to go and see my parents first. 1216 00:43:42,319 --> 00:43:45,089 It's going to take some time to explain all of this 1217 00:43:45,155 --> 00:43:46,323 so you'll have to be patient. 1218 00:44:03,207 --> 00:44:06,000 I hope I can come back and see you. 1219 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:06,276 I hope I can come back and see you. 1220 00:44:06,343 --> 00:44:08,879 You're a Q. 1221 00:44:08,946 --> 00:44:11,048 You can do anything you want.