1 00:00:01,801 --> 00:00:03,236 Fletcher has more experience 2 00:00:03,303 --> 00:00:04,371 with propulsion systems. 3 00:00:04,437 --> 00:00:06,000 But Carstairs is better with people. 4 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,072 But Carstairs is better with people. 5 00:00:06,139 --> 00:00:08,074 Considering this is a supervisory position 6 00:00:08,141 --> 00:00:09,409 I'd go with her. 7 00:00:09,476 --> 00:00:10,744 I guess you're right. 8 00:00:10,810 --> 00:00:12,000 Didn't we just do crew evaluation reports? 9 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,580 Didn't we just do crew evaluation reports? 10 00:00:13,646 --> 00:00:16,082 Three months ago. 11 00:00:16,149 --> 00:00:17,584 Seems like three weeks. 12 00:00:17,650 --> 00:00:18,000 ( yawns ) 13 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,552 ( yawns ) 14 00:00:19,619 --> 00:00:22,355 Why don't we just give everybody a promotion 15 00:00:22,422 --> 00:00:24,000 and call it a night... Commander? 16 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,424 and call it a night... Commander? 17 00:00:24,491 --> 00:00:26,259 Fine with me... Captain. 18 00:00:26,326 --> 00:00:28,595 Could we have two coffees, please? 19 00:00:28,661 --> 00:00:30,000 ( Troi laughing ) 20 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:32,265 ( Troi laughing ) 21 00:00:32,332 --> 00:00:33,333 What could be so funny? 22 00:00:33,400 --> 00:00:36,000 I mean, what's so funny about crew evaluations? 23 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,803 I mean, what's so funny about crew evaluations? 24 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:38,571 Don't worry about it, Sam. 25 00:00:38,638 --> 00:00:41,474 Can't we just try and have a good time here? 26 00:00:41,541 --> 00:00:42,000 How can I have a good time when my career is being decided 27 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,675 How can I have a good time when my career is being decided 28 00:00:42,742 --> 00:00:44,644 across the room? 29 00:00:44,711 --> 00:00:46,513 Come on. Think promotion. 30 00:00:46,579 --> 00:00:48,000 Promotion, promotion, promotion, promotion... 31 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,815 Promotion, promotion, promotion, promotion... 32 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:51,751 You can't really believe that what you're doing 33 00:00:51,818 --> 00:00:54,000 will influence the outcome of your evaluation. 34 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:56,055 will influence the outcome of your evaluation. 35 00:00:56,122 --> 00:00:59,159 Promotion, promotion... 36 00:00:59,225 --> 00:01:00,000 It's a time-honored strategy, Taurik. 37 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,127 It's a time-honored strategy, Taurik. 38 00:01:01,194 --> 00:01:03,596 The vedeks of the Janalan Order maintain 39 00:01:03,663 --> 00:01:04,831 a round-the-clock chant 40 00:01:04,898 --> 00:01:06,000 for the benefit of the Bajoran people. 41 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,800 for the benefit of the Bajoran people. 42 00:01:08,301 --> 00:01:10,737 Considering the history of your planet 43 00:01:10,804 --> 00:01:12,000 that doesn't exactly validate what he's doing. 44 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,807 that doesn't exactly validate what he's doing. 45 00:01:13,873 --> 00:01:16,643 Promote me, please 46 00:01:16,709 --> 00:01:18,000 so I can make Lieutenant and have my own room. 47 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:20,680 so I can make Lieutenant and have my own room. 48 00:01:20,747 --> 00:01:24,000 If you are unhappy sharing quarters with me 49 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,150 If you are unhappy sharing quarters with me 50 00:01:24,217 --> 00:01:27,754 then you should put in for a new room assignment... 51 00:01:27,821 --> 00:01:30,000 just in case you're not promoted. 52 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,123 just in case you're not promoted. 53 00:01:30,190 --> 00:01:31,691 ( chuckling ) 54 00:01:34,160 --> 00:01:36,000 I've been thinking about who to promote to Ops. 55 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,729 I've been thinking about who to promote to Ops. 56 00:01:36,796 --> 00:01:38,264 The new night duty officer? 57 00:01:38,331 --> 00:01:39,866 Mm-hmm. Lavelle is an obvious candidate 58 00:01:39,933 --> 00:01:42,000 but I'm also considering Ensign Sito. 59 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,168 but I'm also considering Ensign Sito. 60 00:01:42,235 --> 00:01:43,169 Thank you. 61 00:01:43,236 --> 00:01:44,170 You're welcome. 62 00:01:44,237 --> 00:01:45,572 You sure about dessert? 63 00:01:45,638 --> 00:01:47,774 Yes, don't tempt me. 64 00:01:56,316 --> 00:01:58,351 So, are they working on crew evaluations? 65 00:01:58,418 --> 00:01:59,352 Yep. 66 00:01:59,419 --> 00:02:00,000 Who are they talking about? 67 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,520 Who are they talking about? 68 00:02:00,587 --> 00:02:02,155 It's not my place to say. 69 00:02:02,222 --> 00:02:03,289 Come on, Ben. 70 00:02:03,356 --> 00:02:04,524 Please. 71 00:02:04,591 --> 00:02:06,000 All right, but I'm not sure you two are going to like it. 72 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,194 All right, but I'm not sure you two are going to like it. 73 00:02:08,261 --> 00:02:11,764 Apparently, you two are up for the same job. 74 00:02:45,398 --> 00:02:48,000 Space, the final frontier. 75 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,769 Space, the final frontier. 76 00:02:49,836 --> 00:02:53,640 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 77 00:02:53,706 --> 00:02:54,000 Its continuing mission-- 78 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,642 Its continuing mission-- 79 00:02:55,708 --> 00:02:59,612 to explore strange new worlds 80 00:02:59,679 --> 00:03:00,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 81 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:03,883 to seek out new life and new civilizations 82 00:03:03,950 --> 00:03:06,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 83 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,687 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 84 00:04:11,050 --> 00:04:12,000 Lock phasers on target. 85 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,752 Lock phasers on target. 86 00:04:12,819 --> 00:04:13,753 Phasers locked. 87 00:04:13,820 --> 00:04:14,754 ( alarm wailing ) 88 00:04:14,821 --> 00:04:15,755 The enemy is firing. 89 00:04:15,822 --> 00:04:16,756 Helm, hard to starboard. 90 00:04:16,823 --> 00:04:17,757 Hard to starboard. 91 00:04:17,824 --> 00:04:18,000 Fire phasers. 92 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,825 Fire phasers. 93 00:04:21,628 --> 00:04:23,563 Firing. 94 00:04:24,931 --> 00:04:26,532 Target is destroyed. 95 00:04:27,934 --> 00:04:30,000 End simulation sequence. Secure from drill. 96 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,703 End simulation sequence. Secure from drill. 97 00:04:30,770 --> 00:04:31,971 Alpha shift, your response time 98 00:04:32,038 --> 00:04:34,907 was seven percent slower than the gamma shift. 99 00:04:34,974 --> 00:04:36,000 All departments, submit drill evaluation reports 100 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,810 All departments, submit drill evaluation reports 101 00:04:37,877 --> 00:04:38,878 by 0900 hours. 102 00:04:38,945 --> 00:04:41,280 Ensign, you'll write that report. 103 00:04:41,347 --> 00:04:42,000 Yes, sir. 104 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,448 Yes, sir. 105 00:04:43,449 --> 00:04:44,917 What happened back there, Ensign? 106 00:04:44,984 --> 00:04:45,918 I'm sorry, sir. 107 00:04:45,985 --> 00:04:46,886 When we changed course 108 00:04:46,953 --> 00:04:48,000 I had to relock phasers before I could fire. 109 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,921 I had to relock phasers before I could fire. 110 00:04:48,988 --> 00:04:51,557 Next time, try letting the locking relay float 111 00:04:51,624 --> 00:04:53,693 until the actual order to fire is given. 112 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:54,000 They may not teach that trick at the Academy, but it works. 113 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:56,996 They may not teach that trick at the Academy, but it works. 114 00:04:58,097 --> 00:04:59,499 Thank you, sir. 115 00:04:59,565 --> 00:05:00,000 Lavelle. 116 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,733 Lavelle. 117 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:01,801 Sir? 118 00:05:01,868 --> 00:05:03,936 Resume previous course and speed. 119 00:05:04,003 --> 00:05:04,937 Aye, aye, sir. 120 00:05:05,004 --> 00:05:06,000 One "aye" is sufficient, acknowledgment, Ensign. 121 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,674 One "aye" is sufficient, acknowledgment, Ensign. 122 00:05:07,740 --> 00:05:08,875 ( door opens ) 123 00:05:08,941 --> 00:05:11,044 Helm, change course for the Argaya system, maximum warp. 124 00:05:11,110 --> 00:05:12,000 LAVELLE: Aye, sir. 125 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,045 LAVELLE: Aye, sir. 126 00:05:12,111 --> 00:05:12,879 What happened 127 00:05:12,945 --> 00:05:14,480 to the rendezvous with the Clement? 128 00:05:14,547 --> 00:05:15,481 I've received new orders from Starfleet. 129 00:05:15,548 --> 00:05:16,983 We'll discuss it in the observation lounge. 130 00:05:17,050 --> 00:05:18,000 Mr. Data, Mr. Worf. 131 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,519 Mr. Data, Mr. Worf. 132 00:05:19,585 --> 00:05:21,654 Ensign Sito, take over at Ops. 133 00:05:21,721 --> 00:05:23,056 Yes, sir. 134 00:05:32,699 --> 00:05:35,802 The Argaya system's close to the Cardassian border. 135 00:05:35,868 --> 00:05:36,000 I wonder why we're going there. 136 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,870 I wonder why we're going there. 137 00:05:39,505 --> 00:05:41,574 How would you like to be a spider 138 00:05:41,641 --> 00:05:42,000 under that table? 139 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,709 under that table? 140 00:05:42,775 --> 00:05:44,677 What? 141 00:05:44,744 --> 00:05:46,813 A spider under the table. 142 00:05:46,879 --> 00:05:48,000 Is that like a fly on the wall? 143 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:50,083 Is that like a fly on the wall? 144 00:05:50,149 --> 00:05:52,351 I guess so. 145 00:05:55,922 --> 00:05:58,124 You did really well during the drill. 146 00:05:58,191 --> 00:06:00,000 Well, apparently Commander Riker didn't think so. 147 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,361 Well, apparently Commander Riker didn't think so. 148 00:06:02,428 --> 00:06:04,564 I swear he's got it in for me. 149 00:06:04,630 --> 00:06:06,000 You're imagining things. 150 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,365 You're imagining things. 151 00:06:06,432 --> 00:06:08,935 Yeah? Then how come you're sitting in that chair 152 00:06:09,001 --> 00:06:10,036 instead of me? 153 00:06:10,103 --> 00:06:10,870 I guess he figured 154 00:06:10,937 --> 00:06:12,000 I needed more practice than you do. 155 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,740 I needed more practice than you do. 156 00:06:23,015 --> 00:06:24,000 Excuse me, sir. 157 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,083 Excuse me, sir. 158 00:06:24,150 --> 00:06:25,785 Do you have a minute? 159 00:06:25,852 --> 00:06:27,453 Sure, Taurik. What is it? 160 00:06:27,520 --> 00:06:30,000 I'd like you to take a look at something. 161 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,389 I'd like you to take a look at something. 162 00:06:32,759 --> 00:06:35,061 Have you been improvising again, Ensign? 163 00:06:35,128 --> 00:06:36,000 In a manner of speaking. 164 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,796 In a manner of speaking. 165 00:06:36,863 --> 00:06:38,898 I'm running a computer simulation 166 00:06:38,965 --> 00:06:41,067 to test a new warp-field configuration. 167 00:06:41,134 --> 00:06:42,000 You got a problem here. 168 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,935 You got a problem here. 169 00:06:43,002 --> 00:06:44,937 Your plasma flow to the nacelles 170 00:06:45,004 --> 00:06:45,905 is out of sync. 171 00:06:45,972 --> 00:06:48,000 Actually, sir, that was done deliberately. 172 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,775 Actually, sir, that was done deliberately. 173 00:06:48,841 --> 00:06:50,109 As you can see 174 00:06:50,176 --> 00:06:51,611 this configuration 175 00:06:51,677 --> 00:06:54,000 has increased overall warp-field integrity 176 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,447 has increased overall warp-field integrity 177 00:06:54,514 --> 00:06:55,648 by seven percent. 178 00:06:55,715 --> 00:06:56,749 You're right. 179 00:06:56,816 --> 00:06:58,751 Dr. Nils Diaz has been experimenting 180 00:06:58,818 --> 00:06:59,886 with this technique 181 00:06:59,952 --> 00:07:00,000 at the Tanaline Propulsion Laboratory. 182 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:02,121 at the Tanaline Propulsion Laboratory. 183 00:07:02,188 --> 00:07:03,656 Yeah, I'm familiar with his work 184 00:07:03,723 --> 00:07:05,925 but I never heard anything about this. 185 00:07:05,992 --> 00:07:06,000 His findings have not been released yet. 186 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:08,561 His findings have not been released yet. 187 00:07:08,628 --> 00:07:11,097 I was able to review a preliminary report 188 00:07:11,164 --> 00:07:12,000 when I was at the Academy. 189 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,832 when I was at the Academy. 190 00:07:12,899 --> 00:07:14,567 I look forward to reading it. 191 00:07:14,634 --> 00:07:17,203 I predict that when these findings are made public 192 00:07:17,270 --> 00:07:18,000 they will become a new model for warp-field operations. 193 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,906 they will become a new model for warp-field operations. 194 00:07:19,972 --> 00:07:21,908 Sounds interesting. 195 00:07:21,974 --> 00:07:23,810 With your permission, sir 196 00:07:23,876 --> 00:07:24,000 I'd like to begin tests to see if the technique 197 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:26,813 I'd like to begin tests to see if the technique 198 00:07:26,879 --> 00:07:29,048 can be adapted to our warp drive. 199 00:07:29,115 --> 00:07:30,000 There might be variables that you didn't account for. 200 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:32,852 There might be variables that you didn't account for. 201 00:07:32,919 --> 00:07:35,855 I was quite thorough. 202 00:07:35,922 --> 00:07:36,000 I'm sure you were, but I'd still need 203 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,890 I'm sure you were, but I'd still need 204 00:07:37,957 --> 00:07:40,793 to see your simulation before I authorize any tests. 205 00:07:40,860 --> 00:07:42,000 As you wish. 206 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,563 As you wish. 207 00:07:43,629 --> 00:07:46,799 If you have any other ideas for increasing efficiency 208 00:07:46,866 --> 00:07:48,000 don't hesitate to run them by me. 209 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,935 don't hesitate to run them by me. 210 00:07:49,001 --> 00:07:50,937 As a matter of fact, sir, I do. 211 00:07:51,003 --> 00:07:53,139 When would be a good time to discuss them? 212 00:07:54,707 --> 00:07:56,776 I'll get back to you on that. 213 00:07:58,945 --> 00:08:00,000 Hmm. 214 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,246 Hmm. 215 00:08:06,786 --> 00:08:08,087 ( clearing throat ) 216 00:08:08,154 --> 00:08:09,755 Excuse me, Doctor. 217 00:08:09,822 --> 00:08:12,000 If you're wondering about the evaluations 218 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,125 If you're wondering about the evaluations 219 00:08:13,192 --> 00:08:15,127 things couldn't be better. 220 00:08:15,194 --> 00:08:17,563 Actually, I just wanted to tell you 221 00:08:17,630 --> 00:08:18,000 that Ensign Reilly's condition is showing improvement 222 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:20,833 that Ensign Reilly's condition is showing improvement 223 00:08:20,900 --> 00:08:22,168 but thank you. 224 00:08:22,235 --> 00:08:24,000 In fact, I'm recommending you for a promotion. 225 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,671 In fact, I'm recommending you for a promotion. 226 00:08:25,738 --> 00:08:28,040 How does "Lieutenant Alyssa Ogawa" sound? 227 00:08:28,107 --> 00:08:30,000 It sounds wonderful. 228 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,042 It sounds wonderful. 229 00:08:30,109 --> 00:08:31,177 I'll talk to Commander Riker 230 00:08:31,244 --> 00:08:32,245 and I'm sure it'll be official 231 00:08:32,311 --> 00:08:34,714 as soon as the current crew evaluations are over. 232 00:08:36,015 --> 00:08:37,783 Oh, Alyssa... 233 00:08:37,850 --> 00:08:41,587 how are things going between you and Lieutenant Powell? 234 00:08:41,654 --> 00:08:42,000 Fine... I think. 235 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,891 Fine... I think. 236 00:08:44,957 --> 00:08:46,659 You think? 237 00:08:46,726 --> 00:08:48,000 I'm sure it's nothing, but he seems preoccupied lately. 238 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:51,797 I'm sure it's nothing, but he seems preoccupied lately. 239 00:08:51,864 --> 00:08:53,099 Last night, he had to cancel our date. 240 00:08:53,165 --> 00:08:54,000 I see. 241 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,001 I see. 242 00:08:55,067 --> 00:08:58,137 He's been putting together a research proposal. 243 00:08:58,204 --> 00:09:00,000 He's been really busy with it. 244 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,139 He's been really busy with it. 245 00:09:00,206 --> 00:09:01,774 Well, I know what that's like. 246 00:09:01,841 --> 00:09:05,811 Sometimes I get so busy with research, I forget to eat. 247 00:09:05,878 --> 00:09:06,000 I just wonder... 248 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,880 I just wonder... 249 00:09:11,183 --> 00:09:12,000 What? Sit down. 250 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,085 What? Sit down. 251 00:09:17,189 --> 00:09:18,000 I've never met anyone like Andrew. 252 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,325 I've never met anyone like Andrew. 253 00:09:19,392 --> 00:09:22,561 It's as though we've known each other forever. 254 00:09:22,628 --> 00:09:24,000 You do seem very well suited. 255 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,164 You do seem very well suited. 256 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:28,868 But... I know 257 00:09:28,935 --> 00:09:30,000 that in the beginning of a romance 258 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,304 that in the beginning of a romance 259 00:09:31,370 --> 00:09:33,806 it's possible to be a little blind. 260 00:09:33,873 --> 00:09:36,000 I'm not sure I know what you mean. 261 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,676 I'm not sure I know what you mean. 262 00:09:36,742 --> 00:09:39,979 Well... canceling a date like that... 263 00:09:40,046 --> 00:09:42,000 the way he's been so distant lately... 264 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,815 the way he's been so distant lately... 265 00:09:42,882 --> 00:09:46,585 Doctor, do you think those could be warning signs 266 00:09:46,652 --> 00:09:48,000 that he's losing interest? 267 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,754 that he's losing interest? 268 00:09:48,821 --> 00:09:52,124 Alyssa, I think you're overreacting. 269 00:09:52,191 --> 00:09:54,000 Maybe so. 270 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,794 Maybe so. 271 00:09:54,860 --> 00:09:57,630 If I cared about someone as much as you care about Andrew 272 00:09:57,697 --> 00:09:59,899 he'd have to do a lot more than cancel a date 273 00:09:59,966 --> 00:10:00,000 before I'd get suspicious. 274 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,067 before I'd get suspicious. 275 00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:03,302 You're right. 276 00:10:03,369 --> 00:10:05,805 I'm sure that when this research is over 277 00:10:05,871 --> 00:10:06,000 things will be back just the way they were. 278 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:09,008 things will be back just the way they were. 279 00:10:11,777 --> 00:10:12,000 Except, of course, that he'll have to deal 280 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:14,313 Except, of course, that he'll have to deal 281 00:10:14,380 --> 00:10:15,881 with Lieutenant Ogawa. 282 00:10:15,948 --> 00:10:17,283 Hmm. 283 00:10:27,093 --> 00:10:29,161 I only filled in at Ops for a half hour 284 00:10:29,228 --> 00:10:30,000 but I had to degauss the main deflector dish 285 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,831 but I had to degauss the main deflector dish 286 00:10:31,897 --> 00:10:33,399 recalibrate the navigation grid 287 00:10:33,466 --> 00:10:36,000 and use internal sensors to find a lost puppy. 288 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,769 and use internal sensors to find a lost puppy. 289 00:10:36,836 --> 00:10:39,905 Ops is a very different challenge from Tactical. 290 00:10:39,972 --> 00:10:42,000 I can't figure out why I'm even being considered 291 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,175 I can't figure out why I'm even being considered 292 00:10:43,242 --> 00:10:44,810 for this assignment. 293 00:10:44,877 --> 00:10:47,680 I'm a security officer. 294 00:10:47,747 --> 00:10:48,000 I recommended you. 295 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,715 I recommended you. 296 00:10:52,184 --> 00:10:54,000 I'll try not to let you down, sir. 297 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,854 I'll try not to let you down, sir. 298 00:10:54,920 --> 00:10:57,023 What could they be talking about? 299 00:10:57,089 --> 00:10:59,125 TAURIK: Have you ever considered 300 00:10:59,191 --> 00:11:00,000 learning to lip-read? 301 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,726 learning to lip-read? 302 00:11:00,793 --> 00:11:02,728 You think Worf's chewing her out? 303 00:11:02,795 --> 00:11:04,063 No, he always looks like that. 304 00:11:04,130 --> 00:11:05,898 Maybe he's giving her pointers 305 00:11:05,965 --> 00:11:06,000 on how to land the Ops position. 306 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:08,034 on how to land the Ops position. 307 00:11:08,100 --> 00:11:09,035 Hi, Will. 308 00:11:09,101 --> 00:11:10,036 Ben. 309 00:11:10,102 --> 00:11:11,170 How you doing? 310 00:11:11,237 --> 00:11:12,000 You call him Will? 311 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,371 You call him Will? 312 00:11:12,438 --> 00:11:13,506 Why not? 313 00:11:13,572 --> 00:11:15,908 He's second-in-command of this ship, that's why not. 314 00:11:15,975 --> 00:11:17,977 I'm not Starfleet; I'm a civilian. 315 00:11:18,044 --> 00:11:21,313 When he's in here, he wants to be treated like a civilian. 316 00:11:21,380 --> 00:11:23,816 Riker? I bet he sleeps in his uniform. 317 00:11:23,883 --> 00:11:24,000 You only think that because he's your CO. 318 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,951 You only think that because he's your CO. 319 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:27,186 If you got to know him... 320 00:11:27,253 --> 00:11:28,821 Right. 321 00:11:28,888 --> 00:11:30,000 He's convinced Commander Riker doesn't like him. 322 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,323 He's convinced Commander Riker doesn't like him. 323 00:11:31,390 --> 00:11:33,959 Why? Did you crash the ship into something? 324 00:11:34,026 --> 00:11:35,795 No, he just doesn't like me. 325 00:11:35,861 --> 00:11:36,000 He doesn't even know you. 326 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,063 He doesn't even know you. 327 00:11:37,129 --> 00:11:39,265 That's right. You should go talk to him. 328 00:11:39,331 --> 00:11:40,433 About what? 329 00:11:40,499 --> 00:11:41,801 Perhaps something 330 00:11:41,867 --> 00:11:42,000 you have in common. 331 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,369 you have in common. 332 00:11:43,436 --> 00:11:46,806 He likes jazz, poker, he's Canadian... 333 00:11:46,872 --> 00:11:47,940 Yeah? 334 00:11:48,007 --> 00:11:50,009 My grandfather was from Canada. 335 00:11:50,076 --> 00:11:51,710 BEN: There you go. 336 00:11:51,777 --> 00:11:52,845 Hi. 337 00:11:52,912 --> 00:11:54,000 Excuse me. 338 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,180 Excuse me. 339 00:11:54,246 --> 00:11:56,749 I got to go talk to somebody. 340 00:12:02,922 --> 00:12:04,723 Good evening, sir. 341 00:12:04,790 --> 00:12:06,000 Lavelle. 342 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,792 Lavelle. 343 00:12:09,428 --> 00:12:11,363 Something I can do for you? 344 00:12:11,430 --> 00:12:12,000 No, sir, I just came to get another drink. 345 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:14,733 No, sir, I just came to get another drink. 346 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:17,937 Is there something wrong with that one? 347 00:12:18,003 --> 00:12:19,071 No. Actually, I... 348 00:12:19,138 --> 00:12:20,773 What are you having? 349 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:21,907 Trakian ale. 350 00:12:21,974 --> 00:12:24,000 Good choice. I'll have one, too. 351 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,844 Good choice. I'll have one, too. 352 00:12:24,910 --> 00:12:27,813 My grandfather was Canadian, you know. 353 00:12:27,880 --> 00:12:28,981 Really? 354 00:12:29,048 --> 00:12:30,000 Aren't you one, too? 355 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,316 Aren't you one, too? 356 00:12:30,382 --> 00:12:32,318 A grandfather? 357 00:12:32,384 --> 00:12:35,321 No. Canadian, sir. Canadian. 358 00:12:35,387 --> 00:12:36,000 No, I grew up in Alaska. 359 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:38,257 No, I grew up in Alaska. 360 00:12:38,324 --> 00:12:42,000 Oh. Well... they both... get a lot of snow. 361 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,829 Oh. Well... they both... get a lot of snow. 362 00:12:43,896 --> 00:12:45,231 Yeah. 363 00:12:46,899 --> 00:12:48,000 It was good talking to you, sir. 364 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,001 It was good talking to you, sir. 365 00:12:49,068 --> 00:12:50,402 Yeah. 366 00:12:51,871 --> 00:12:53,205 Your ale, Ensign... 367 00:13:01,213 --> 00:13:04,850 We're holding position in the Argaya system. 368 00:13:04,917 --> 00:13:06,000 Anything? 369 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,385 Anything? 370 00:13:06,452 --> 00:13:09,388 No, sir, I detect no vessels in the vicinity. 371 00:13:09,455 --> 00:13:10,856 How close 372 00:13:10,923 --> 00:13:12,000 to the Cardassian border are we? 373 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,225 to the Cardassian border are we? 374 00:13:13,292 --> 00:13:15,861 Less than 5,000 kilometers, sir. 375 00:13:15,928 --> 00:13:18,000 Sir, I'm detecting an object five meters in length. 376 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:20,166 Sir, I'm detecting an object five meters in length. 377 00:13:20,232 --> 00:13:22,568 It appears to be an escape pod. 378 00:13:22,635 --> 00:13:24,000 They must have been forced to abandon the ship. 379 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,004 They must have been forced to abandon the ship. 380 00:13:25,070 --> 00:13:27,206 How far inside Cardassian space is it? 381 00:13:27,273 --> 00:13:28,941 WORF: 50,000 kilometers. 382 00:13:29,008 --> 00:13:30,000 How the hell are we going to get it out of there? 383 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,944 How the hell are we going to get it out of there? 384 00:13:40,219 --> 00:13:42,000 Sir, the pod's life-support system is failing. 385 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,054 Sir, the pod's life-support system is failing. 386 00:13:42,121 --> 00:13:43,022 RIKER: Notify, Dr. Crusher. 387 00:13:43,088 --> 00:13:45,024 PICARD: Can we get within transporter range 388 00:13:45,090 --> 00:13:47,092 without crossing into Cardassian territory? 389 00:13:47,159 --> 00:13:48,000 We would need to boost the gain 390 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,194 We would need to boost the gain 391 00:13:48,260 --> 00:13:50,462 in the confinement beam by at least seven percent. 392 00:13:50,529 --> 00:13:52,398 Mr. La Forge? 393 00:13:52,464 --> 00:13:54,000 I'm on it, Captain. 394 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,099 I'm on it, Captain. 395 00:13:54,166 --> 00:13:55,301 There, try that. 396 00:13:55,367 --> 00:13:57,102 The pod is still too far away. 397 00:13:57,169 --> 00:14:00,000 Okay, I'm going to try augmenting the frequency spread. 398 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,105 Okay, I'm going to try augmenting the frequency spread. 399 00:14:00,172 --> 00:14:02,408 Bioreadings indicate passengers humanoid. 400 00:14:02,474 --> 00:14:04,443 Attempting life-form identification. 401 00:14:04,510 --> 00:14:06,000 No one told you to do that, Ensign. 402 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,079 No one told you to do that, Ensign. 403 00:14:07,146 --> 00:14:09,248 Let's just get them aboard safely. 404 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:12,000 There, that should do it. 405 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,084 There, that should do it. 406 00:14:12,151 --> 00:14:14,920 Confinement beam's at 109% of normal. 407 00:14:14,987 --> 00:14:16,255 Transporter Room 408 00:14:16,322 --> 00:14:18,000 you should be able to get a lock now. 409 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,991 you should be able to get a lock now. 410 00:14:19,058 --> 00:14:20,092 Aye, sir. 411 00:14:20,159 --> 00:14:22,094 PICARD: Dr. Crusher, are you ready? 412 00:14:22,161 --> 00:14:23,329 Stand by. 413 00:14:23,395 --> 00:14:24,000 Alyssa, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave now. 414 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,932 Alyssa, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave now. 415 00:14:26,999 --> 00:14:29,001 All right, Doctor. 416 00:14:31,003 --> 00:14:34,106 Transporter Room, go ahead. 417 00:14:34,173 --> 00:14:36,000 Aye, sir. 418 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,175 Aye, sir. 419 00:14:37,209 --> 00:14:39,144 What are you doing here? 420 00:14:39,211 --> 00:14:41,113 I'm not supposed to let anyone 421 00:14:41,180 --> 00:14:42,000 but the senior officers inside Sick Bay. 422 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,315 but the senior officers inside Sick Bay. 423 00:14:43,382 --> 00:14:45,417 Do you have any idea what's going on? 424 00:14:45,484 --> 00:14:46,418 No. Do you? 425 00:14:46,485 --> 00:14:47,620 I better go. 426 00:14:49,622 --> 00:14:51,090 Ensign. 427 00:14:51,156 --> 00:14:52,958 Sir. 428 00:14:55,094 --> 00:14:57,596 ( door opens, closes ) 429 00:15:01,634 --> 00:15:03,335 1200 hours. 430 00:15:03,402 --> 00:15:05,671 Alpha shift is relieved. 431 00:15:08,173 --> 00:15:09,108 Excuse me, sir. 432 00:15:09,174 --> 00:15:10,009 If you don't mind 433 00:15:10,075 --> 00:15:12,000 I'd like to stay on for another shift. 434 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,111 I'd like to stay on for another shift. 435 00:15:12,177 --> 00:15:13,445 I could use the training. 436 00:15:13,512 --> 00:15:15,014 Now's not the best time. 437 00:15:15,080 --> 00:15:17,149 Yes, sir. 438 00:15:27,192 --> 00:15:29,061 Ensign, you're with me. 439 00:15:43,609 --> 00:15:45,544 Bridge. 440 00:15:50,783 --> 00:15:53,952 You are a certified pilot, Ensign? 441 00:15:54,019 --> 00:15:56,021 Yes, sir. 442 00:16:06,365 --> 00:16:07,266 How long have you served 443 00:16:07,333 --> 00:16:09,134 on board the Enterprise, Ensign? 444 00:16:09,201 --> 00:16:10,636 Seven months, sir. 445 00:16:10,703 --> 00:16:12,000 I understand that you've been recommended 446 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,104 I understand that you've been recommended 447 00:16:12,171 --> 00:16:13,238 for the Ops position. 448 00:16:13,305 --> 00:16:15,140 Do you think you're up to it? 449 00:16:15,207 --> 00:16:16,475 I do, sir. 450 00:16:16,542 --> 00:16:17,643 I'm not so sure. 451 00:16:17,710 --> 00:16:18,000 I'm concerned about your record. 452 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,278 I'm concerned about your record. 453 00:16:19,345 --> 00:16:21,046 Sir? 454 00:16:21,113 --> 00:16:24,000 The incident that you were involved in at the Academy. 455 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,016 The incident that you were involved in at the Academy. 456 00:16:24,083 --> 00:16:26,385 With all due respect, that was three years ago. 457 00:16:26,452 --> 00:16:27,720 My record since then... 458 00:16:27,786 --> 00:16:30,000 It doesn't matter how long ago it was, Ensign. 459 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,522 It doesn't matter how long ago it was, Ensign. 460 00:16:30,589 --> 00:16:32,391 Would you do something like that again? 461 00:16:32,458 --> 00:16:35,594 I can assure you, sir, that I would never 462 00:16:35,661 --> 00:16:36,000 never jeopardize lives by participating in... 463 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:39,131 never jeopardize lives by participating in... 464 00:16:39,198 --> 00:16:41,133 In a daredevil stunt? 465 00:16:41,200 --> 00:16:42,000 I would certainly hope not. 466 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,135 I would certainly hope not. 467 00:16:43,202 --> 00:16:46,538 But what concerns me is that you participated in a cover-up 468 00:16:46,605 --> 00:16:48,000 that impeded an official investigation 469 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,007 that impeded an official investigation 470 00:16:49,074 --> 00:16:50,743 into the death of a cadet. 471 00:16:50,809 --> 00:16:52,511 Sir, I know I should have told the truth 472 00:16:52,578 --> 00:16:53,579 right from the start... 473 00:16:53,645 --> 00:16:54,000 Yes, you should 474 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,580 Yes, you should 475 00:16:54,646 --> 00:16:56,181 but you didn't. 476 00:16:56,248 --> 00:16:59,485 Instead, you joined with the others 477 00:16:59,551 --> 00:17:00,000 to pretend that that was simply an accident. 478 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:02,755 to pretend that that was simply an accident. 479 00:17:02,821 --> 00:17:05,023 Now, what do you think that tells me 480 00:17:05,090 --> 00:17:06,000 about your character? 481 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,325 about your character? 482 00:17:06,392 --> 00:17:08,660 Sir, if you had any idea 483 00:17:08,727 --> 00:17:12,000 what it was like after that incident... 484 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,264 what it was like after that incident... 485 00:17:12,331 --> 00:17:14,700 I didn't have any friends. 486 00:17:14,767 --> 00:17:17,770 I didn't have anyone to talk to. 487 00:17:17,836 --> 00:17:18,000 I had to take my flight test with the instructor 488 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:21,039 I had to take my flight test with the instructor 489 00:17:21,106 --> 00:17:23,709 because no one else would be my partner. 490 00:17:23,776 --> 00:17:24,000 In a lot of ways, it would have been easier 491 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:26,512 In a lot of ways, it would have been easier 492 00:17:26,578 --> 00:17:28,580 to just walk away, but I didn't. 493 00:17:28,647 --> 00:17:30,000 I stuck with it. 494 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,149 I stuck with it. 495 00:17:30,215 --> 00:17:32,217 Doesn't that say something about my character, too? 496 00:17:32,284 --> 00:17:33,285 Well, I'm really very sorry 497 00:17:33,352 --> 00:17:36,000 you didn't enjoy your time at the Academy, Ensign. 498 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,522 you didn't enjoy your time at the Academy, Ensign. 499 00:17:36,588 --> 00:17:38,157 As far as I'm concerned 500 00:17:38,223 --> 00:17:40,759 you should have been expelled for what you did. 501 00:17:40,826 --> 00:17:42,000 Quite frankly, I don't know 502 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,262 Quite frankly, I don't know 503 00:17:43,328 --> 00:17:47,466 how you made it on board this ship. 504 00:17:47,533 --> 00:17:48,000 You're dismissed. 505 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,334 You're dismissed. 506 00:18:01,580 --> 00:18:04,216 Another two seconds... 507 00:18:04,283 --> 00:18:06,000 Okay, that's enough. 508 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,219 Okay, that's enough. 509 00:18:08,854 --> 00:18:12,000 Sir, I'm a little puzzled. 510 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,291 Sir, I'm a little puzzled. 511 00:18:12,357 --> 00:18:16,328 Why are we intentionally damaging the shuttlecraft? 512 00:18:16,395 --> 00:18:18,000 We're evaluating hull resiliency. 513 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:20,199 We're evaluating hull resiliency. 514 00:18:20,265 --> 00:18:22,534 Starfleet requires periodic testing. 515 00:18:22,601 --> 00:18:24,000 I see. 516 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,236 I see. 517 00:18:24,303 --> 00:18:28,106 I don't believe I'm familiar with that requirement. 518 00:18:28,173 --> 00:18:30,000 Probably because you're not a senior officer. 519 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:32,377 Probably because you're not a senior officer. 520 00:18:32,444 --> 00:18:35,314 If you wish, I can reconfigure the phaser 521 00:18:35,380 --> 00:18:36,000 to fire a low-intensity burst 522 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,416 to fire a low-intensity burst 523 00:18:37,483 --> 00:18:40,152 that would not harm the shuttle's hull. 524 00:18:40,219 --> 00:18:41,453 The test procedure 525 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:42,000 would not be affected. 526 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,754 would not be affected. 527 00:18:42,821 --> 00:18:45,257 It's fine just the way it is. 528 00:18:45,324 --> 00:18:48,000 Now, give me another burst, about four seconds, right here. 529 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,695 Now, give me another burst, about four seconds, right here. 530 00:18:49,761 --> 00:18:51,730 Do you want me to fire from this position? 531 00:18:51,797 --> 00:18:54,000 Actually, why don't you do it from over here? 532 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,800 Actually, why don't you do it from over here? 533 00:18:54,867 --> 00:18:58,203 That would be consistent. 534 00:18:58,270 --> 00:19:00,000 Consistent with what? 535 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,506 Consistent with what? 536 00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:05,244 With making it appear 537 00:19:05,310 --> 00:19:06,000 that this shuttle had fled an attack. 538 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:08,313 that this shuttle had fled an attack. 539 00:19:11,383 --> 00:19:12,000 What makes you think that's what we're doing? 540 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,919 What makes you think that's what we're doing? 541 00:19:13,986 --> 00:19:16,288 The pattern of fire you have asked for 542 00:19:16,355 --> 00:19:17,923 is similar to what might result 543 00:19:17,990 --> 00:19:18,000 if the shuttle had fled an attacker 544 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,925 if the shuttle had fled an attacker 545 00:19:19,992 --> 00:19:22,227 while engaging in evasive maneuvers. 546 00:19:22,294 --> 00:19:24,000 It's an amazing coincidence. 547 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,430 It's an amazing coincidence. 548 00:19:25,497 --> 00:19:28,500 Yes, sir, it is indeed. 549 00:19:28,567 --> 00:19:30,000 Shall we proceed with the testing? 550 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,836 Shall we proceed with the testing? 551 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:32,170 Yes, Ensign. 552 00:19:32,237 --> 00:19:33,472 Thank you. 553 00:19:39,711 --> 00:19:41,647 Alyssa, thank you for coming so quickly. 554 00:19:41,713 --> 00:19:42,000 We have to prepare for surgery. 555 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,248 We have to prepare for surgery. 556 00:19:43,315 --> 00:19:45,951 We have a comatose patient with a subdural hematoma. 557 00:19:46,018 --> 00:19:47,085 Yes, sir. 558 00:19:47,152 --> 00:19:48,000 I want to make it clear that you are not to discuss 559 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,187 I want to make it clear that you are not to discuss 560 00:19:49,254 --> 00:19:49,922 what you see here with anyone. 561 00:19:49,988 --> 00:19:50,923 I understand. 562 00:19:50,989 --> 00:19:51,723 We'll need to synthesize 563 00:19:51,790 --> 00:19:53,692 at least a liter of Cardassian blood. 564 00:20:04,303 --> 00:20:05,837 It's your bet, Taurik. 565 00:20:05,904 --> 00:20:06,000 What I can't understand is why we're just sitting here 566 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:09,641 What I can't understand is why we're just sitting here 567 00:20:09,708 --> 00:20:11,543 so close to the Cardassian border. 568 00:20:11,610 --> 00:20:12,000 It must have something to do 569 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,412 It must have something to do 570 00:20:13,478 --> 00:20:15,414 with that escape pod we picked up. 571 00:20:15,480 --> 00:20:16,582 Don't you think, Sito? 572 00:20:16,648 --> 00:20:18,000 Maybe. 573 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,284 Maybe. 574 00:20:19,351 --> 00:20:20,986 I wonder who was in it. 575 00:20:21,053 --> 00:20:22,487 You know what I heard? 576 00:20:23,555 --> 00:20:24,000 It was Ambassador Spock. 577 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:26,291 It was Ambassador Spock. 578 00:20:26,358 --> 00:20:27,392 That is most unlikely. 579 00:20:27,459 --> 00:20:28,894 BEN: That's what I was told. 580 00:20:28,961 --> 00:20:29,895 By whom? 581 00:20:29,962 --> 00:20:30,000 I can't say. 582 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,896 I can't say. 583 00:20:30,963 --> 00:20:31,830 LAVELLE: They beamed 584 00:20:31,897 --> 00:20:33,699 whoever was in it straight to Sick Bay. 585 00:20:33,765 --> 00:20:35,767 Did you see anything when you were down there? 586 00:20:35,834 --> 00:20:36,000 No. Dr. Crusher just asked me 587 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:38,303 No. Dr. Crusher just asked me 588 00:20:38,370 --> 00:20:40,639 to help her with the laboratory schedule. 589 00:20:40,706 --> 00:20:42,000 I thought Lieutenant Powell was going to join us tonight. 590 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,475 I thought Lieutenant Powell was going to join us tonight. 591 00:20:43,542 --> 00:20:46,511 He had to do a double shift. 592 00:20:46,578 --> 00:20:47,713 That's too bad. 593 00:20:47,779 --> 00:20:48,000 He must be the worst poker player 594 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:50,482 He must be the worst poker player 595 00:20:50,549 --> 00:20:51,416 I've ever met. 596 00:20:51,483 --> 00:20:52,918 It's your bet, Sam. 597 00:21:02,594 --> 00:21:04,463 Twenty. 598 00:21:05,764 --> 00:21:06,000 The thing is, I saw Powell 599 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,999 The thing is, I saw Powell 600 00:21:07,065 --> 00:21:08,600 in Ten-Forward with another woman 601 00:21:08,667 --> 00:21:10,969 and the way they were talking, it made me wonder. 602 00:21:11,036 --> 00:21:12,000 Well, if he's seeing someone else 603 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,504 Well, if he's seeing someone else 604 00:21:12,571 --> 00:21:13,505 he should tell Alyssa. 605 00:21:13,572 --> 00:21:14,873 I mean, it might hurt her now 606 00:21:14,940 --> 00:21:16,708 but it would be better in the long run. 607 00:21:16,775 --> 00:21:17,576 RIKER: I've been meaning 608 00:21:17,643 --> 00:21:18,000 to talk to you about something, Mr. Worf. 609 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,645 to talk to you about something, Mr. Worf. 610 00:21:19,711 --> 00:21:20,879 I don't think Ensign Sito's 611 00:21:20,946 --> 00:21:22,447 prepared for the Ops position. 612 00:21:22,514 --> 00:21:24,000 Well, I must say I disagree, sir. 613 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,384 Well, I must say I disagree, sir. 614 00:21:25,450 --> 00:21:28,954 Counselor, pair of fours bets. 615 00:21:29,021 --> 00:21:30,000 I'm listening. 616 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,522 I'm listening. 617 00:21:30,589 --> 00:21:32,991 BEN: The bet is 50. 618 00:21:39,831 --> 00:21:42,000 It would be illogical for the Captain 619 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,367 It would be illogical for the Captain 620 00:21:42,434 --> 00:21:43,702 to deny you a promotion 621 00:21:43,769 --> 00:21:45,837 for something you did as a cadet. 622 00:21:45,904 --> 00:21:48,000 He said it shows I don't have character. 623 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,774 He said it shows I don't have character. 624 00:21:48,840 --> 00:21:50,075 What did you say? 625 00:21:50,142 --> 00:21:53,912 What could I say? 626 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:54,000 Maybe he's right. 627 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,647 Maybe he's right. 628 00:21:55,714 --> 00:21:57,482 Hey, you're a damn fine officer 629 00:21:57,549 --> 00:22:00,000 and you deserve that post as much as anyone. 630 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,052 and you deserve that post as much as anyone. 631 00:22:00,118 --> 00:22:02,487 One thing's for sure. 632 00:22:02,554 --> 00:22:03,055 I won't be getting it. 633 00:22:03,121 --> 00:22:04,489 Not if it's up to Riker. 634 00:22:04,556 --> 00:22:05,991 Well, it is your decision, sir 635 00:22:06,058 --> 00:22:07,526 but I am certain 636 00:22:07,592 --> 00:22:09,661 if you give Ensign Sito a chance to prove herself 637 00:22:09,728 --> 00:22:10,595 she will not disappoint you. 638 00:22:10,662 --> 00:22:12,000 Very well, I'll take her under consideration. 639 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,898 Very well, I'll take her under consideration. 640 00:22:12,964 --> 00:22:15,534 Besides, I'm not convinced about Lavelle. 641 00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:16,835 Really? Why? 642 00:22:16,902 --> 00:22:18,000 He's too eager to please. 643 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,570 He's too eager to please. 644 00:22:18,637 --> 00:22:20,505 He's always trying to ingratiate himself to me. 645 00:22:20,572 --> 00:22:24,000 Why assume he's doing that to get the job? 646 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,376 Why assume he's doing that to get the job? 647 00:22:24,443 --> 00:22:26,578 Fifty. 648 00:22:26,645 --> 00:22:30,000 Here's your 50, and 100 more. 649 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,550 Here's your 50, and 100 more. 650 00:22:31,616 --> 00:22:33,618 TROI: I don't know. 651 00:22:33,685 --> 00:22:36,000 It seems to me that you and Lavelle are a lot alike. 652 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,521 It seems to me that you and Lavelle are a lot alike. 653 00:22:36,588 --> 00:22:37,689 What?! 654 00:22:37,756 --> 00:22:39,858 We're not at all alike. 655 00:22:39,925 --> 00:22:41,626 You're bluffing. 656 00:22:43,595 --> 00:22:44,796 You think so? 657 00:22:44,863 --> 00:22:47,566 Yes, and I'm not going 658 00:22:47,632 --> 00:22:48,000 to let you get away with it. 659 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,468 to let you get away with it. 660 00:22:56,875 --> 00:22:59,644 OGAWA: You know, Sam 661 00:22:59,711 --> 00:23:00,000 maybe you shouldn't try so hard with Riker. 662 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,880 maybe you shouldn't try so hard with Riker. 663 00:23:01,947 --> 00:23:04,015 It doesn't matter whether he likes you 664 00:23:04,082 --> 00:23:05,617 as long as he respects you. 665 00:23:05,684 --> 00:23:06,000 And he must, otherwise he would not be considering you 666 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:08,620 And he must, otherwise he would not be considering you 667 00:23:08,687 --> 00:23:09,621 for the Ops position. 668 00:23:09,688 --> 00:23:11,022 You're probably right. 669 00:23:11,089 --> 00:23:12,000 Maybe I'm just telling myself that he hates me 670 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,959 Maybe I'm just telling myself that he hates me 671 00:23:14,025 --> 00:23:17,028 so that if I don't get promoted, I'll have an excuse. 672 00:23:17,095 --> 00:23:18,000 You in or not? 673 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,864 You in or not? 674 00:23:18,930 --> 00:23:20,866 At this juncture 675 00:23:20,932 --> 00:23:24,000 the odds of my winning this hand are less than 39 to one. 676 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:26,538 the odds of my winning this hand are less than 39 to one. 677 00:23:28,607 --> 00:23:30,000 I fold. 678 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,609 I fold. 679 00:23:30,675 --> 00:23:32,944 Commander's flush is still working. 680 00:23:33,011 --> 00:23:34,412 No help, Worf. 681 00:23:34,479 --> 00:23:35,413 ( Worf groans ) 682 00:23:35,480 --> 00:23:36,000 Ooh, tens and deuces for the Doctor 683 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:38,717 Ooh, tens and deuces for the Doctor 684 00:23:38,784 --> 00:23:40,886 and jacks and fours for the Counselor. 685 00:23:40,952 --> 00:23:42,000 Ah, three sixes. 686 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,555 Ah, three sixes. 687 00:23:43,622 --> 00:23:45,090 Fold. 688 00:23:45,157 --> 00:23:47,659 Looks like it's just you and me. 689 00:23:47,726 --> 00:23:48,000 You going to go another 50? 690 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,661 You going to go another 50? 691 00:23:49,728 --> 00:23:50,629 I'm thinking. 692 00:23:50,695 --> 00:23:51,563 Give me a second here. 693 00:23:51,630 --> 00:23:53,932 Didn't you tell me that you took up poker 694 00:23:53,999 --> 00:23:54,000 so you could be in the officer's game 695 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:56,168 so you could be in the officer's game 696 00:23:56,234 --> 00:23:57,202 at the Potemkin? 697 00:23:57,269 --> 00:23:59,471 I happen to like poker. 698 00:23:59,538 --> 00:24:00,000 But your senior officers might have thought 699 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:02,207 But your senior officers might have thought 700 00:24:02,274 --> 00:24:05,544 that you were trying to ingratiate yourself. 701 00:24:05,610 --> 00:24:06,000 I guess it's lucky that they realized 702 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,712 I guess it's lucky that they realized 703 00:24:07,779 --> 00:24:09,881 that you were young and inexperienced 704 00:24:09,948 --> 00:24:12,000 and decided not to hold it against you. 705 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,517 and decided not to hold it against you. 706 00:24:12,584 --> 00:24:14,853 Hmm. 707 00:24:14,920 --> 00:24:17,656 Maybe I have been a little hard on Lavelle. 708 00:24:19,057 --> 00:24:23,461 I do not believe he is bluffing. 709 00:24:23,528 --> 00:24:24,000 I do. 710 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,596 I do. 711 00:24:24,663 --> 00:24:25,897 Here you go. 712 00:24:25,964 --> 00:24:27,666 What have you got? 713 00:24:29,167 --> 00:24:29,868 Flush. 714 00:24:29,935 --> 00:24:30,000 I cannot believe this! 715 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:32,504 I cannot believe this! 716 00:24:32,571 --> 00:24:34,472 I am your worst nightmare. 717 00:24:35,807 --> 00:24:36,000 BEN: I knew it. 718 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,642 BEN: I knew it. 719 00:24:37,709 --> 00:24:40,111 How could you tell I was bluffing? 720 00:24:40,178 --> 00:24:42,000 You don't really expect me to answer that, do you? 721 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,014 You don't really expect me to answer that, do you? 722 00:24:43,081 --> 00:24:44,049 Look, It's getting late. 723 00:24:44,115 --> 00:24:45,617 Maybe we should all get some sleep. 724 00:24:45,684 --> 00:24:47,519 One more hand. Hmm-mm. 725 00:24:47,586 --> 00:24:48,000 Come on, Geordi, you don't have to quit 726 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,087 Come on, Geordi, you don't have to quit 727 00:24:49,154 --> 00:24:50,255 just because I'm unbeatable. 728 00:24:50,322 --> 00:24:53,491 No, there's something I need to do down in Engineering. 729 00:24:54,626 --> 00:24:56,228 I'll get you next time. 730 00:24:56,294 --> 00:24:57,229 I'll be there. 731 00:24:57,295 --> 00:24:58,563 Good night, everybody. 732 00:24:58,630 --> 00:25:00,000 TROI AND CRUSHER: Good night. 733 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,131 TROI AND CRUSHER: Good night. 734 00:25:02,567 --> 00:25:04,536 Bye. 735 00:25:04,603 --> 00:25:05,637 Good night. 736 00:25:05,704 --> 00:25:06,000 OGAWA: See you later. 737 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:06,972 OGAWA: See you later. 738 00:25:11,610 --> 00:25:12,000 What I find curious is that when Commander La Forge saw 739 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,813 What I find curious is that when Commander La Forge saw 740 00:25:14,880 --> 00:25:18,000 that the technique I was using was actually more efficient 741 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,683 that the technique I was using was actually more efficient 742 00:25:18,750 --> 00:25:20,218 he seemed annoyed. 743 00:25:20,285 --> 00:25:21,620 Of course he was. 744 00:25:21,686 --> 00:25:22,420 He didn't like the fact 745 00:25:22,487 --> 00:25:23,922 that you knew something he didn't. 746 00:25:25,290 --> 00:25:26,691 Do you think that I have 747 00:25:26,758 --> 00:25:28,860 irreparably damaged my relationship with him? 748 00:25:28,927 --> 00:25:30,000 Well, it depends on what kind of a guy he is. 749 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,229 Well, it depends on what kind of a guy he is. 750 00:25:31,296 --> 00:25:33,164 BEN: Ante up, gentlemen. 751 00:25:33,231 --> 00:25:34,699 ( door chimes ) 752 00:25:34,766 --> 00:25:35,967 Come in. 753 00:25:36,034 --> 00:25:37,602 Commander... 754 00:25:37,669 --> 00:25:38,603 As you were. 755 00:25:38,670 --> 00:25:40,071 I dropped by to see Taurik. 756 00:25:40,138 --> 00:25:41,907 What can I do for you, sir? 757 00:25:41,973 --> 00:25:42,000 Well, I'm headed for Engineering 758 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,308 Well, I'm headed for Engineering 759 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:44,876 to run those tests on the nacelles. 760 00:25:44,943 --> 00:25:47,312 Since you've already put in some work on the technique 761 00:25:47,379 --> 00:25:48,000 I thought you might like to give me a hand. 762 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,247 I thought you might like to give me a hand. 763 00:25:49,314 --> 00:25:52,083 I'd be pleased to, sir. 764 00:25:52,150 --> 00:25:53,618 Great. Let's go. 765 00:25:59,991 --> 00:26:00,000 How about some blackjack? 766 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:02,861 How about some blackjack? 767 00:26:02,928 --> 00:26:05,997 I've got to get some sleep, so I can be sharp tomorrow. 768 00:26:06,064 --> 00:26:09,134 Why? So you can get promoted, have more responsibility 769 00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:11,636 and have to get to sleep even earlier? 770 00:26:13,138 --> 00:26:14,673 Good night. 771 00:26:28,954 --> 00:26:30,000 Come in. 772 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,623 Come in. 773 00:26:31,690 --> 00:26:33,625 CRUSHER: Ben, what are you doing here? 774 00:26:33,692 --> 00:26:35,994 I just cleaned out some junior officers 775 00:26:36,061 --> 00:26:38,263 and I thought I'd do the same here. 776 00:26:38,330 --> 00:26:40,598 You're welcome to give it a try. 777 00:26:40,665 --> 00:26:42,000 Pull up a chair. 778 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:42,634 Pull up a chair. 779 00:26:42,701 --> 00:26:43,835 Thanks. 780 00:26:55,814 --> 00:26:57,749 Dismissed. 781 00:26:58,783 --> 00:26:59,718 Ensign Sito. 782 00:26:59,784 --> 00:27:00,000 Yes, sir. 783 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,186 Yes, sir. 784 00:27:01,252 --> 00:27:03,054 I also teach an advanced class. 785 00:27:03,121 --> 00:27:05,857 I believe you may be ready to participate. 786 00:27:05,924 --> 00:27:06,000 However, before you can join the group 787 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,159 However, before you can join the group 788 00:27:08,226 --> 00:27:09,894 you must pass the gik'tal. 789 00:27:09,961 --> 00:27:11,229 gik'tal? 790 00:27:11,296 --> 00:27:12,000 Yes. 791 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,397 Yes. 792 00:27:12,464 --> 00:27:14,799 It is a very ancient Klingon ritual. 793 00:27:14,866 --> 00:27:18,000 It tests your knowledge of the forms of the Mok'bara. 794 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,036 It tests your knowledge of the forms of the Mok'bara. 795 00:27:18,103 --> 00:27:19,804 I should practice first. 796 00:27:19,871 --> 00:27:20,872 No. 797 00:27:20,939 --> 00:27:21,940 No practice. 798 00:27:22,007 --> 00:27:23,875 That is part of the ritual. 799 00:27:23,942 --> 00:27:24,000 The test must be unannounced. 800 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:26,144 The test must be unannounced. 801 00:27:32,817 --> 00:27:33,852 Can you see? 802 00:27:33,918 --> 00:27:34,853 No. 803 00:27:34,919 --> 00:27:35,920 Good. 804 00:27:40,859 --> 00:27:42,000 The gik'tal has begun. 805 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,028 The gik'tal has begun. 806 00:27:43,094 --> 00:27:44,229 Defend yourself! 807 00:27:55,774 --> 00:27:58,143 You must anticipate my attack. 808 00:27:58,209 --> 00:27:59,677 Yes, sir. 809 00:27:59,744 --> 00:28:00,000 Defend yourself! 810 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,146 Defend yourself! 811 00:28:16,094 --> 00:28:17,996 ( groans ) 812 00:28:20,365 --> 00:28:22,167 Are you listening, Ensign? 813 00:28:22,233 --> 00:28:23,701 Yes, but... 814 00:28:23,768 --> 00:28:24,000 Defend yourself. 815 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,770 Defend yourself. 816 00:28:40,985 --> 00:28:42,000 Ow! 817 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,754 Ow! 818 00:28:42,821 --> 00:28:44,022 You did not anticipate. 819 00:28:48,293 --> 00:28:50,061 How am I supposed to defend myself 820 00:28:50,128 --> 00:28:51,496 when I can't see a thing? 821 00:28:51,563 --> 00:28:52,764 Stop making excuses. 822 00:28:52,831 --> 00:28:53,998 Replace the blindfold. 823 00:28:54,065 --> 00:28:54,999 No! 824 00:28:55,066 --> 00:28:57,435 It's not a fair test. 825 00:28:57,502 --> 00:29:00,000 Very good, Ensign. 826 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,071 Very good, Ensign. 827 00:29:00,138 --> 00:29:03,908 You have passed the challenge. 828 00:29:03,975 --> 00:29:06,000 What? By taking off the blindfold? 829 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,245 What? By taking off the blindfold? 830 00:29:07,312 --> 00:29:11,816 It takes courage to say the test is unfair. 831 00:29:11,883 --> 00:29:12,000 One thing I don't understand. 832 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:14,919 One thing I don't understand. 833 00:29:14,986 --> 00:29:18,000 Doesn't gik'tal mean "to the death"? 834 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,756 Doesn't gik'tal mean "to the death"? 835 00:29:18,823 --> 00:29:21,059 You speak Klingon. 836 00:29:22,527 --> 00:29:24,000 Sir... 837 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,162 Sir... 838 00:29:24,229 --> 00:29:28,466 is there really such a thing as a gik'tal challenge? 839 00:29:28,533 --> 00:29:30,000 No, there is not 840 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,768 No, there is not 841 00:29:30,835 --> 00:29:34,005 but perhaps next time you are judged unfairly 842 00:29:34,072 --> 00:29:36,000 it will not take so many bruises for you to protest. 843 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:38,009 it will not take so many bruises for you to protest. 844 00:29:46,518 --> 00:29:47,886 All I've ever wanted 845 00:29:47,952 --> 00:29:48,000 is to make a career for myself in Starfleet. 846 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,321 is to make a career for myself in Starfleet. 847 00:29:50,388 --> 00:29:53,958 I can't change what happened at the Academy-- no one can. 848 00:29:54,025 --> 00:29:57,061 All I can do is work hard and try to earn the respect 849 00:29:57,128 --> 00:29:58,496 of the people I serve with. 850 00:29:58,563 --> 00:30:00,000 If you're not going to give me that chance 851 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,465 If you're not going to give me that chance 852 00:30:00,532 --> 00:30:02,000 then I respectfully request 853 00:30:02,066 --> 00:30:03,568 that you transfer me to another ship. 854 00:30:03,635 --> 00:30:06,000 If you're looking for a more lenient commander 855 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,070 If you're looking for a more lenient commander 856 00:30:06,137 --> 00:30:07,472 I don't think you'll find one. 857 00:30:10,074 --> 00:30:12,000 Permission to speak freely, sir? 858 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,143 Permission to speak freely, sir? 859 00:30:15,513 --> 00:30:18,000 Please do. 860 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,283 Please do. 861 00:30:18,349 --> 00:30:20,485 If you didn't want me on your ship 862 00:30:20,552 --> 00:30:24,000 you should have said so when I was assigned to it. 863 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,055 you should have said so when I was assigned to it. 864 00:30:24,122 --> 00:30:27,025 It's not your place to punish me for what I did 865 00:30:27,091 --> 00:30:28,259 at the Academy. 866 00:30:28,326 --> 00:30:30,000 I've worked hard here. 867 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,094 I've worked hard here. 868 00:30:30,161 --> 00:30:32,063 My record is exemplary. 869 00:30:32,130 --> 00:30:35,233 If you're going to judge me, judge me for what I am now. 870 00:30:35,300 --> 00:30:36,000 Very well, Ensign, I will. 871 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:40,004 Very well, Ensign, I will. 872 00:30:42,473 --> 00:30:44,876 It took courage to come here and face me 873 00:30:44,943 --> 00:30:46,945 after what I said to you the other day. 874 00:30:47,011 --> 00:30:48,000 I didn't ask you here because I was assessing 875 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:50,114 I didn't ask you here because I was assessing 876 00:30:50,181 --> 00:30:52,984 your qualifications for the Ops position. 877 00:30:53,051 --> 00:30:54,000 I don't understand, sir. 878 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,152 I don't understand, sir. 879 00:30:54,219 --> 00:30:56,054 I was harsh with you 880 00:30:56,120 --> 00:31:00,000 because I wanted to assess you for a very important mission-- 881 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,225 because I wanted to assess you for a very important mission-- 882 00:31:00,291 --> 00:31:02,961 a mission that could put you in a situation 883 00:31:03,027 --> 00:31:05,930 that would be far more unnerving than a dressing down 884 00:31:05,997 --> 00:31:06,000 by your commanding officer. 885 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,465 by your commanding officer. 886 00:31:07,532 --> 00:31:09,534 Can I ask what that mission is, sir? 887 00:31:09,601 --> 00:31:10,969 Join the senior officers 888 00:31:11,035 --> 00:31:12,000 in the observation lounge at 0900 hours. 889 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,338 in the observation lounge at 0900 hours. 890 00:31:13,404 --> 00:31:14,973 We'll discuss it then. 891 00:31:16,307 --> 00:31:17,475 Yes, sir. 892 00:31:19,110 --> 00:31:20,445 And, Ensign... 893 00:31:22,146 --> 00:31:24,000 I do know why you ended up on the Enterprise. 894 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:26,551 I do know why you ended up on the Enterprise. 895 00:31:26,618 --> 00:31:28,119 I asked for you. 896 00:31:28,186 --> 00:31:30,000 I wanted to make sure that you got 897 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,421 I wanted to make sure that you got 898 00:31:30,488 --> 00:31:33,057 a fair chance to redeem yourself. 899 00:31:35,093 --> 00:31:36,000 Thank you, sir. 900 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,095 Thank you, sir. 901 00:31:45,036 --> 00:31:46,170 You wanted to see me, Doctor? 902 00:31:46,237 --> 00:31:47,372 Yes. 903 00:31:47,438 --> 00:31:48,000 Alyssa, I think you know 904 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,307 Alyssa, I think you know 905 00:31:49,374 --> 00:31:52,910 how much I've come to depend upon you here. 906 00:31:52,977 --> 00:31:54,000 I've recommended your promotion 907 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,912 I've recommended your promotion 908 00:31:54,979 --> 00:31:58,249 because your performance here has been exemplary. 909 00:31:58,316 --> 00:31:59,584 Thank you, Doctor. 910 00:31:59,651 --> 00:32:00,000 I appreciate that. 911 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,085 I appreciate that. 912 00:32:01,152 --> 00:32:02,520 But more than that 913 00:32:02,587 --> 00:32:05,657 I've come to think of you as a friend 914 00:32:05,723 --> 00:32:06,000 someone I really care about. 915 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:08,126 someone I really care about. 916 00:32:08,192 --> 00:32:12,000 It's nice of you to say that. 917 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,130 It's nice of you to say that. 918 00:32:12,196 --> 00:32:14,465 I feel the same way. 919 00:32:16,034 --> 00:32:17,535 So... 920 00:32:17,602 --> 00:32:18,000 you and Andrew Powell...? 921 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,538 you and Andrew Powell...? 922 00:32:20,605 --> 00:32:23,041 Someone told you. 923 00:32:23,107 --> 00:32:24,000 Told me what? 924 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,642 Told me what? 925 00:32:24,709 --> 00:32:26,377 We were going to keep it a secret 926 00:32:26,444 --> 00:32:28,079 until the promotions are announced. 927 00:32:28,146 --> 00:32:29,080 A secret? 928 00:32:29,147 --> 00:32:30,000 He asked me to marry him. 929 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,415 He asked me to marry him. 930 00:32:30,481 --> 00:32:32,950 Alyssa, that's wonderful. 931 00:32:33,017 --> 00:32:35,520 I'm so relieved... I mean happy. 932 00:32:40,425 --> 00:32:42,000 Please. 933 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,026 Please. 934 00:32:42,093 --> 00:32:44,028 Take a seat, Ensign. 935 00:32:53,571 --> 00:32:54,000 This is Joret Dal. 936 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,040 This is Joret Dal. 937 00:32:56,107 --> 00:32:58,009 He was in the escape pod 938 00:32:58,076 --> 00:32:59,510 that we retrieved. 939 00:32:59,577 --> 00:33:00,000 He is a member of the Cardassian military 940 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:03,047 He is a member of the Cardassian military 941 00:33:03,114 --> 00:33:04,449 and a Federation operative. 942 00:33:04,515 --> 00:33:06,000 He has risked his life 943 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,485 He has risked his life 944 00:33:07,552 --> 00:33:10,021 to bring us invaluable information 945 00:33:10,088 --> 00:33:12,000 about Cardassian strategic intentions. 946 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,490 about Cardassian strategic intentions. 947 00:33:12,557 --> 00:33:16,094 Information that could very well enhance the security of Bajor 948 00:33:16,160 --> 00:33:18,000 as well as other planets in this sector. 949 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,163 as well as other planets in this sector. 950 00:33:19,230 --> 00:33:21,165 Now, it is absolutely imperative 951 00:33:21,232 --> 00:33:24,000 that we return him safely to Cardassian space. 952 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,569 that we return him safely to Cardassian space. 953 00:33:24,635 --> 00:33:25,770 It will not be easy. 954 00:33:25,837 --> 00:33:28,539 The border is heavily guarded. 955 00:33:28,606 --> 00:33:29,741 Since his ship was destroyed 956 00:33:29,807 --> 00:33:30,000 he'll be using one of our shuttles. 957 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,875 he'll be using one of our shuttles. 958 00:33:30,942 --> 00:33:34,545 If a patrol stops me, I will claim to have stolen it. 959 00:33:34,612 --> 00:33:36,000 We have distressed the shuttle 960 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,114 We have distressed the shuttle 961 00:33:36,180 --> 00:33:38,015 so that it appears to have been fired upon. 962 00:33:38,082 --> 00:33:41,052 Joret will attempt to talk his way past the patrol. 963 00:33:41,119 --> 00:33:42,000 If I were alone, the chances of my succeeding would be slim 964 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:45,256 If I were alone, the chances of my succeeding would be slim 965 00:33:45,323 --> 00:33:48,000 but if I had a prisoner with me, a Bajoran terrorist 966 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,394 but if I had a prisoner with me, a Bajoran terrorist 967 00:33:49,460 --> 00:33:51,796 I would appear to be a bounty hunter. 968 00:33:51,863 --> 00:33:53,531 Border crossings of that nature 969 00:33:53,598 --> 00:33:54,000 are not uncommon. 970 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,766 are not uncommon. 971 00:33:54,832 --> 00:33:57,268 And for a price, the patrol can be convinced 972 00:33:57,335 --> 00:33:58,703 to look the other way. 973 00:33:58,770 --> 00:34:00,000 Once the shuttle is safely past the patrol 974 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,105 Once the shuttle is safely past the patrol 975 00:34:01,172 --> 00:34:03,374 Joret will put you into an escape pod 976 00:34:03,441 --> 00:34:05,743 and return you back across the border. 977 00:34:05,810 --> 00:34:06,000 Since the pod is so small, it will be difficult to detect. 978 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:09,080 Since the pod is so small, it will be difficult to detect. 979 00:34:09,147 --> 00:34:10,548 We'll be waiting here to pick you up. 980 00:34:10,615 --> 00:34:12,000 I understand, sir. 981 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,717 I understand, sir. 982 00:34:12,784 --> 00:34:15,620 Ensign, this is obviously a very dangerous mission. 983 00:34:15,686 --> 00:34:18,000 I am not ordering you to take part in it. 984 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,589 I am not ordering you to take part in it. 985 00:34:18,656 --> 00:34:21,726 Then I volunteer, sir. 986 00:34:21,793 --> 00:34:23,761 WORF: Be certain you understand 987 00:34:23,828 --> 00:34:24,000 the risk you are taking. 988 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:26,097 the risk you are taking. 989 00:34:26,164 --> 00:34:27,598 If you are captured... 990 00:34:27,665 --> 00:34:28,699 I'm Bajoran. 991 00:34:28,766 --> 00:34:30,000 No one knows better than I do what Cardassians do 992 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,570 No one knows better than I do what Cardassians do 993 00:34:32,637 --> 00:34:35,306 to their prisoners. 994 00:34:35,373 --> 00:34:36,000 I've made my decision. 995 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:38,643 I've made my decision. 996 00:34:38,709 --> 00:34:40,378 Very well, Ensign. 997 00:34:40,445 --> 00:34:42,000 Will you report to Sick Bay? 998 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,547 Will you report to Sick Bay? 999 00:34:42,613 --> 00:34:44,282 Dr. Crusher will explain. 1000 00:34:45,316 --> 00:34:47,685 And, Ensign Sito, I must ask you 1001 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:48,000 not to discuss this mission with anyone. 1002 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:51,189 not to discuss this mission with anyone. 1003 00:34:51,255 --> 00:34:53,257 Yes, sir. 1004 00:35:05,369 --> 00:35:06,000 I didn't realize she would be so young. 1005 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:08,306 I didn't realize she would be so young. 1006 00:35:16,747 --> 00:35:17,849 ( door opens ) 1007 00:35:24,956 --> 00:35:27,225 The Captain asked Dr. Crusher 1008 00:35:27,291 --> 00:35:30,000 to make it look like Joret had mistreated me. 1009 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,294 to make it look like Joret had mistreated me. 1010 00:35:32,263 --> 00:35:33,764 We're all set here. 1011 00:35:39,203 --> 00:35:41,138 Sir? 1012 00:35:42,807 --> 00:35:45,543 I just want you to know that I really appreciate 1013 00:35:45,610 --> 00:35:48,000 the fact that you've always had confidence in me. 1014 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,446 the fact that you've always had confidence in me. 1015 00:35:48,513 --> 00:35:50,681 Good luck. 1016 00:35:50,748 --> 00:35:52,683 I'll see you soon. 1017 00:36:31,589 --> 00:36:33,624 We're approaching the border. 1018 00:36:33,691 --> 00:36:35,426 It won't be long before we're detected 1019 00:36:35,493 --> 00:36:36,000 by the patrol ships. 1020 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,961 by the patrol ships. 1021 00:36:40,031 --> 00:36:42,000 When they stop us, do you want me to say anything? 1022 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,733 When they stop us, do you want me to say anything? 1023 00:36:42,800 --> 00:36:45,603 No, it should seem that I've broken your will. 1024 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:47,605 If you're asked any questions 1025 00:36:47,672 --> 00:36:48,000 look at me as though you're afraid to answer. 1026 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:51,242 look at me as though you're afraid to answer. 1027 00:36:51,309 --> 00:36:53,678 Can I ask you something? 1028 00:36:55,680 --> 00:36:59,917 Why are you doing this-- risking your life for Starfleet? 1029 00:36:59,984 --> 00:37:00,000 I don't consider myself a traitor 1030 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:02,486 I don't consider myself a traitor 1031 00:37:02,553 --> 00:37:04,855 if that's what you're asking. 1032 00:37:04,922 --> 00:37:05,957 All my life 1033 00:37:06,023 --> 00:37:07,925 I've served in the military. 1034 00:37:07,992 --> 00:37:09,927 Once, it was an institution 1035 00:37:09,994 --> 00:37:12,000 dedicated to the security of Cardassia. 1036 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,330 dedicated to the security of Cardassia. 1037 00:37:12,396 --> 00:37:14,865 Now, it's little more than a platform 1038 00:37:14,932 --> 00:37:16,667 for ambitious Guls 1039 00:37:16,734 --> 00:37:18,000 hoping to make their reputations in battle. 1040 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,836 hoping to make their reputations in battle. 1041 00:37:18,903 --> 00:37:20,871 If the information I've provided 1042 00:37:20,938 --> 00:37:23,708 helps Starfleet deter even one pointless skirmish 1043 00:37:23,774 --> 00:37:24,000 I've served my purpose. 1044 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,942 I've served my purpose. 1045 00:37:27,345 --> 00:37:28,980 I'm sick of war. 1046 00:37:30,982 --> 00:37:33,250 My people need peace. 1047 00:37:33,317 --> 00:37:36,000 I never thought I'd hear a Cardassian 1048 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,354 I never thought I'd hear a Cardassian 1049 00:37:36,420 --> 00:37:38,522 say something like that. 1050 00:37:40,758 --> 00:37:42,000 And I never thought a Bajoran would risk her life 1051 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,327 And I never thought a Bajoran would risk her life 1052 00:37:43,394 --> 00:37:44,929 to help a Cardassian get home. 1053 00:37:44,996 --> 00:37:47,698 ( beeping ) 1054 00:37:47,765 --> 00:37:48,000 A patrol ship's moving in on our position. 1055 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:50,735 A patrol ship's moving in on our position. 1056 00:37:50,801 --> 00:37:52,970 We don't have much time. 1057 00:38:09,020 --> 00:38:10,421 She must have left on that shuttle. 1058 00:38:10,488 --> 00:38:11,656 There's no other explanation. 1059 00:38:11,722 --> 00:38:12,000 Do you have any idea where it went? 1060 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,823 Do you have any idea where it went? 1061 00:38:12,890 --> 00:38:13,824 Toward Cardassian space. 1062 00:38:13,891 --> 00:38:15,326 That's what I'm worried about. 1063 00:38:15,393 --> 00:38:16,727 Oh, there was one other thing-- 1064 00:38:16,794 --> 00:38:18,000 I noticed the shuttle was damaged... 1065 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,363 I noticed the shuttle was damaged... 1066 00:38:19,430 --> 00:38:20,931 Sam, can we talk about something else? 1067 00:38:20,998 --> 00:38:22,767 Well, don't you care what's happened to her? 1068 00:38:22,833 --> 00:38:23,868 Of course. 1069 00:38:23,934 --> 00:38:24,000 But we have to accept the fact 1070 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,536 But we have to accept the fact 1071 00:38:25,603 --> 00:38:26,971 that we're not always told 1072 00:38:27,038 --> 00:38:29,040 about everything that happens aboard ship. 1073 00:38:29,106 --> 00:38:30,000 Well, we can at least tell each other what we know. 1074 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:33,044 Well, we can at least tell each other what we know. 1075 00:38:37,581 --> 00:38:39,617 Wait a minute. Do you two know something? 1076 00:38:39,684 --> 00:38:41,519 Sam, please. 1077 00:38:41,585 --> 00:38:42,000 Oh, I can't believe this. We're friends! 1078 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,387 Oh, I can't believe this. We're friends! 1079 00:38:43,454 --> 00:38:46,657 We're also Starfleet officers. 1080 00:38:46,724 --> 00:38:48,000 I'm not allowed to talk about it. 1081 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:51,429 I'm not allowed to talk about it. 1082 00:38:51,495 --> 00:38:52,863 Okay. 1083 00:38:52,930 --> 00:38:54,000 I understand. 1084 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,532 I understand. 1085 00:38:56,701 --> 00:38:57,968 I better get going. 1086 00:38:58,035 --> 00:39:00,000 I got duty in a half an hour. 1087 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,805 I got duty in a half an hour. 1088 00:39:03,708 --> 00:39:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 47566.7. 1089 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,578 Captain's Log, Stardate 47566.7. 1090 00:39:07,645 --> 00:39:11,515 We have reached the coordinates in Federation space 1091 00:39:11,582 --> 00:39:12,000 where Ensign Sito's escape pod 1092 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,517 where Ensign Sito's escape pod 1093 00:39:13,584 --> 00:39:15,653 was to have rendezvoused with us. 1094 00:39:15,720 --> 00:39:18,000 However, we have been waiting for over 30 hours 1095 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,956 However, we have been waiting for over 30 hours 1096 00:39:19,023 --> 00:39:21,926 and as yet, there is no sign of her. 1097 00:39:23,894 --> 00:39:24,000 Report. 1098 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,062 Report. 1099 00:39:25,129 --> 00:39:26,697 We've completed a long-range scan 1100 00:39:26,764 --> 00:39:27,698 of the area, sir. 1101 00:39:27,765 --> 00:39:30,000 The escape pod doesn't seem to be out there. 1102 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,135 The escape pod doesn't seem to be out there. 1103 00:39:31,202 --> 00:39:32,870 It is possible that at this distance 1104 00:39:32,937 --> 00:39:34,004 we are unable to distinguish the pod 1105 00:39:34,071 --> 00:39:36,000 from the inorganic matter normally present in space. 1106 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,674 from the inorganic matter normally present in space. 1107 00:39:36,741 --> 00:39:38,042 Try narrowing the scan field. 1108 00:39:38,109 --> 00:39:40,544 See if you can pick up any biosigns. 1109 00:39:40,611 --> 00:39:42,000 Sir, it would help if I knew 1110 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,012 Sir, it would help if I knew 1111 00:39:42,079 --> 00:39:44,148 what kind of life signs to look for. 1112 00:39:44,215 --> 00:39:47,118 You're scanning for Bajoran life signs. 1113 00:39:47,184 --> 00:39:48,000 Yes, sir. 1114 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,953 Yes, sir. 1115 00:39:52,990 --> 00:39:53,924 Nothing yet. 1116 00:39:53,991 --> 00:39:54,000 The pod is 32 hours overdue. 1117 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:56,961 The pod is 32 hours overdue. 1118 00:39:57,027 --> 00:39:59,430 Sir, I recommend we launch a probe 1119 00:39:59,497 --> 00:40:00,000 to increase the range of our sensor sweeps. 1120 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:02,166 to increase the range of our sensor sweeps. 1121 00:40:03,601 --> 00:40:06,000 Launching a probe into Cardassian space 1122 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,003 Launching a probe into Cardassian space 1123 00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:08,506 would be a treaty violation. 1124 00:40:10,975 --> 00:40:12,000 Mr. Worf, prepare a probe 1125 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,144 Mr. Worf, prepare a probe 1126 00:40:13,210 --> 00:40:14,979 and launch when ready. 1127 00:40:15,045 --> 00:40:16,480 Aye, sir. 1128 00:40:20,885 --> 00:40:22,787 Probe launched, sir. 1129 00:40:27,658 --> 00:40:28,859 ( console beeping ) 1130 00:40:28,926 --> 00:40:30,000 Sir, I am detecting signs of debris 1131 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,195 Sir, I am detecting signs of debris 1132 00:40:31,262 --> 00:40:34,064 200,000 kilometers inside Cardassian space. 1133 00:40:34,131 --> 00:40:35,900 Its mass and composition 1134 00:40:35,966 --> 00:40:36,000 indicate it could be the remains 1135 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:38,102 indicate it could be the remains 1136 00:40:38,169 --> 00:40:40,971 of a Federation escape pod. 1137 00:40:49,180 --> 00:40:50,981 Captain's Log, supplemental. 1138 00:40:51,048 --> 00:40:53,117 We have intercepted a Cardassian report 1139 00:40:53,184 --> 00:40:54,000 stating that a Bajoran prisoner escaped her captor 1140 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,187 stating that a Bajoran prisoner escaped her captor 1141 00:40:56,253 --> 00:40:59,924 and was killed in an evacuation pod 1142 00:40:59,990 --> 00:41:00,000 as she tried to leave Cardassian space. 1143 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:02,993 as she tried to leave Cardassian space. 1144 00:41:09,967 --> 00:41:12,000 ( bosun's whistle sounds ) 1145 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,003 ( bosun's whistle sounds ) 1146 00:41:13,070 --> 00:41:16,674 To all Starfleet personnel, this is the Captain. 1147 00:41:16,740 --> 00:41:18,000 It is my sad duty to inform you 1148 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,043 It is my sad duty to inform you 1149 00:41:19,109 --> 00:41:23,147 that a member of the crew, Ensign Sito Jaxa 1150 00:41:23,214 --> 00:41:24,000 has been lost in the line of duty. 1151 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,683 has been lost in the line of duty. 1152 00:41:25,749 --> 00:41:30,000 She was the finest example of a Starfleet officer 1153 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,020 She was the finest example of a Starfleet officer 1154 00:41:30,087 --> 00:41:34,124 and a young woman of remarkable courage 1155 00:41:34,191 --> 00:41:36,000 and strength of character. 1156 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,228 and strength of character. 1157 00:41:38,863 --> 00:41:42,000 Her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her. 1158 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,867 Her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her. 1159 00:41:42,933 --> 00:41:44,802 Picard out. 1160 00:42:13,030 --> 00:42:14,698 You okay? 1161 00:42:14,765 --> 00:42:16,000 Uh-huh. 1162 00:42:21,005 --> 00:42:22,273 ( sighs ) 1163 00:42:24,308 --> 00:42:26,677 LAVELLE: I just got promoted. 1164 00:42:26,744 --> 00:42:29,747 Congratulations. 1165 00:42:29,813 --> 00:42:30,000 Thanks. 1166 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,814 Thanks. 1167 00:42:31,982 --> 00:42:34,018 It just doesn't feel right. 1168 00:42:34,084 --> 00:42:35,085 For all I know 1169 00:42:35,152 --> 00:42:36,000 she was going to get the promotion instead of me. 1170 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:38,856 she was going to get the promotion instead of me. 1171 00:42:38,923 --> 00:42:40,691 You shouldn't feel that way, Sam. 1172 00:42:40,758 --> 00:42:42,000 She would have been happy for you, Sam. 1173 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,027 She would have been happy for you, Sam. 1174 00:42:43,093 --> 00:42:46,897 The best way to remember her would be to excel 1175 00:42:46,964 --> 00:42:48,000 in your new position. 1176 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,966 in your new position. 1177 00:42:53,771 --> 00:42:54,000 We're proud of you, Sam. 1178 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,973 We're proud of you, Sam. 1179 00:43:00,010 --> 00:43:01,946 Excuse me, sir, but I need 1180 00:43:02,012 --> 00:43:03,948 to move this table. 1181 00:43:05,883 --> 00:43:06,000 What? 1182 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,051 What? 1183 00:43:07,117 --> 00:43:10,587 There's an empty seat over there. 1184 00:43:14,959 --> 00:43:18,000 I appreciate what you are trying to do 1185 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,963 I appreciate what you are trying to do 1186 00:43:19,029 --> 00:43:21,265 but it is not appropriate. 1187 00:43:21,332 --> 00:43:22,933 You were her friends. 1188 00:43:23,000 --> 00:43:24,000 I was only her commanding officer. 1189 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,602 I was only her commanding officer. 1190 00:43:25,669 --> 00:43:27,004 Sir 1191 00:43:27,071 --> 00:43:30,000 I happen to know that she considered you a friend. 1192 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,207 I happen to know that she considered you a friend.