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Captain's Log,

Stardate 45376.3.

We're approaching

the planet Bilana III

where a new method

of propulsion

known as the "soliton wave"

is being developed.

The Enterprise has been asked

to participate

in one of the first tests

of this new technology.

Data.

Data, isn't this exciting?

We are going to witness

a moment in history.

Every nanosecond

in this continuum

is a moment in history

once it has elapsed.

No, no, no.

I mean we are going

to see something

that people will talk about

for years.

I mean, think about it

no more bulky warp engines

or nacelles.

A ship just generates

a soliton wave

and then rides it

through space

like a surfboard.

This is going to be like

being there

to watch Chuck Yeager

break the sound barrier

or Zefram Cochrane

engage the first warp drive.

It should be interesting.

Very exciting.

I'm talking

to the wrong crowd.

Donaldson.

Donaldson, you're

an engineer.

OFFICER:

Lieutenant Worf, you have

a subspace communication

from the transport ship Milan.

Transfer the signal

to this station.

Hello, Worf.

Mother.

I hope you don't mind us

dropping in on you like this

but when I heard the Enterprise

was to be in this sector

we took the first transport,

and here we are.

Is Father with you?

No, but I-I-I brought

Alexander with me.

I thought the two of you

would like the chance to visit.

Very well. I will make

arrangements

for you to come aboard.

Good.

Worf.

Worf.

It's so good to see you.

You look wonderful.

Is that a touch of

gray in your beard?

Don't worry.

The Rozhenko men have always

had beards of iron gray.

Hello, Alexander.

Hello.

It's good to see you both.

How long can you stay?

I'm not going back.

PICARD:

Space, the final frontier.

These are the voyages

of the Starship Enterprise.

Its continuing mission--

to explore

strange new worlds

to seek out new life

and new civilizations

to boldly go

where no one has gone before.

Did you see the look

on Alexander's face

when he saw the play area?

He's going to love it here.

Mother, why does Alexander

believe he is remaining?

Lapsang souchong tea, please.

Are you eating?

You look thin.

Mother.

When your father

was in Starfleet

I always had to make

sure that I was...

Mother

we need to talk

about Alexander.

Alexander is a,

is a fine boy, Worf.

He's, he's smart and

he's high-spirited--

a lot like you

were at that age.

And sometimes, when he comes

running through the house

and he knocks over

that big green lamp

just like you used to do.

Well, I don't

remember you smiling

when I knocked over

that lamp.

Well, maybe once...

when you

weren't looking.

When we learned Alexander

was to come to live with us

we were so happy.

The house had been so empty

since you left

and we thought,

"here is our chance

to fill it with the sound

of children again."

But the truth is, Worf,

your father and I,

we're getting old.

Mother, you both

have many years.

Oh, I don't mean

we're ready for the grave.

Not yet anyway, but...

we're a little less active

and it's harder for us

to keep up with Alexander.

We're ready to be

just grandparents.

Alexander needs to be

with his father, Worf.

Mother, that is not possible.

We must find another option.

He needs his father, Worf.

Alexander's...

he's having difficulties.

Difficulties?

He's disobedient.

Mother...

Klingon children

are often difficult to control.

I do know something about

how Klingon children behave.

It's not just his

willful attitude.

He doesn't always

tell the truth.

My son is a liar?

He is a boy, Worf

and-and boys sometimes

take the wrong path.

They need guidance.

He needs a father--

his father--

to give him

that guidance.

I have to leave soon.

The transport will be

leaving for Earth.

You must do what you think

is best for him.

That's all a parent

can hope to do.

Did you enjoy going

to school on Earth?

Yes.

Did you like your teachers?

Yes.

Good.

I understand you lived

in my old room.

Uh-huh.

Good.

Come in.

Lieutenant Worf.

Very nice to

see you again.

And you must be

Alexander.

I hear you'll be coming

to school with us for a while.

Well, we're very excited

to have you with us.

I know the other

boys and girls

will be happy

to have a new classmate.

Uh, first, I need to get

some information

from you.

Let's start with...

your name.

Alexander... Rozhenko.

Hmm. That's a tough one.

Maybe you could help me

with that.

Could you spell

your last name for me?

Alexander.

The teacher

asked you a question.

It doesn't matter.

I think I can figure it out.

Date of birth.

( sighing )

The 43rd day of Maktag,

Stardate 43205.

Yes.

Yes, of course.

I'll get

the rest

of his personal records

from the school on Earth.

And, oh, one last question.

How long will he be staying

aboard ship?

It has not been decided.

( door chimes )

Come.

Mr. Worf, I thought

our meeting

was scheduled

for 1100 hours.

I apologize for being late,

Captain.

I was detained

in school.

I-I was enrolling my son

in class.

I see.

Well, Mr. Worf,

as you are aware

several new security officers

will be transferred

into the Enterprise next week

and I would like to discuss...

Kyle to Lieutenant Worf.

Worf here.

I'm sorry to bother you again,

Lieutenant, but I forgot

to mention

that we need to arrange

for a series of placement

examinations for Alexander.

If you could...

This is not a good time.

I will contact you shortly,

Ms. Kyle.

Sorry, Captain.

I would like to discuss

with you the specific areas

of ship security

that I would like...

Sick Bay to Worf.

Yes, Doctor?

I need to schedule a physical

examination for Alexander.

I also need his complete

medical records from Earth

and the medical records

of his...

I would rather discuss this

at a later time.

There's no rush.

Crusher out.

Mr. Worf, you are not

the first officer on this ship

to have a new family member.

Take care of your son.

The security

matters can wait.

Thank you, Captain.

23 field coils

working in concert

will generate

the soliton wave

from this point on

the planet surface.

We will have

our test ship

towed to a position

approximately two million

kilometers from Bilana III.

If our theories are correct

the wave will envelope the ship

and push it into warp.

Warp without warp drive.

They're going to put you

out of a job, Geordi.

I hope so, Commander.

DATA:

Dr. Ja'Dar

how closely

will the Enterprise

need to follow

the test vehicle?

The soliton emits a great deal

of subspace radio interference.

You'll need to remain

within 20 kilometers

in order to receive telemetry.

Doctor, how will you end

the experiment?

The wave will be directed

toward Lemma II

about three

light-years' distance.

Our sister facility there

will generate a scattering field

which will dissipate the wave

and bring the ship

out of warp.

I'll be sending you more

detailed operational plans

within the hour.

Very well, Doctor.

We'll contact you again

when we've finished

studying

the mission specs.

Worf.

I was just talking to Mrs. Kyle,

the primary school teacher.

She told me you'd

enrolled Alexander

in her class

this morning.

Yes.

I'm sure he'll

do very well.

She's a wonderful teacher.

Good.

Did she tell you about the

father/son

field trip this

afternoon?

Yes. We cannot attend.

Why not?

I have a personnel review

scheduled

at 1300 hours.

This would be

a good opportunity

for you to meet

some of the other

students and parents.

Well, I might be able

to reschedule the review.

Good.

I'll let them know

you're coming.

KYLE:

As the value

of their horns increased

the number of white rhinos

in the wild kept falling

until they finally became

extinct about two centuries ago.

Now, I'd like to show you

a pair of animals

that we're trying

to save from extinction.

Would you follow me?

( quiet conversations )

They're from Corvan II

where their homes

in the rain forests

are being threatened

by industrial pollutants.

They're called Corvan gilvos.

Well, they're a little shy.

Oh...

Oh...

Wow.

The eating habits

of the gilvos

are very similar to those

of Earth's Draco lizards

which died out

over 300 years ago.

There are only 14 gilvos

left on Corvan II.

We're transplanting

these two

to the protected

planet Brentalia

where they

should thrive.

Well, why don't you all have

a look around

on your own for a while

and if you have any questions,

please feel free to ask.

Alexander

I'm sorry. I forgot

to tell everyone

that the models

on the tables

were for everyone to play with.

So I guess you didn't know you

weren't supposed to take them.

I saw you playing

with the lizard model

a while ago.

Do you still

have it?

Are you accusing him

of stealing?

Lieutenant Worf,

I can only tell you...

Alexander.

Did you take the model

of the lizard from the table?

No, sir.

Lieutenant

I saw Alexander put the model

inside of his jacket.

Lieutenant Worf, Personal Log,

Stardate 45376.8.

Alexander has acted shamefully

and, as his father,

I must now deal with him

but I find that I would rather

fight ten Balduk warriors

than face one small child.

A Klingon's honor

is more important to him

than his life.

A Klingon would gladly face

the most horrible punishment

rather than bring shame

or disgrace to his family name.

His word is his bond.

Without it, he is nothing.

Do you understand?

Why did you lie to me?

I don't know.

Did you fear the punishment

you would receive?

I don't know.

You don't know why you lied,

and yet you did.

You don't know why you stole

and yet you did!

Alexander, come here.

When I was a child,

younger than you

I lost my parents...

my family...

my people.

Everything I had

was taken from me

except my sense of honor.

It was the one thing I had

that was truly Klingon

which no one

could take away.

Do you know

who they are?

Kahless?

And his brother Morath.

They fought

for 12 days and 12 nights

because Morath

had broken his word

and brought shame

to his family.

When you lie or steal,

you not only dishonor yourself

but your family.

You dishonor me.

I'm sorry, Father.

I won't do it

ever again.

I promise.

I accept your word.

We will not speak of this again.

Worf?

Counselor.

I just wanted to know

how the field trip

went yesterday.

You have not heard?

No. Why?

Bridge.

There was an... incident.

Alexander stole a small model

and then told

a falsehood

but I have remedied

the situation.

May I ask how?

I pointed out his error

told him about

Kahless and Morath

and explained

the value of honor.

The boy understood.

I see.

Sometimes these things

aren't over

as quickly as they seem to be.

I'd be happy to help

if you have

any further

problems.

Thank you.

That will not be necessary.

Alexander will not repeat

this mistake.

DATA:

The prototype has been

towed into position, Captain.

RIKER:

Initiate a radio link

to the ship.

LA FORGE:

Link established.

Receiving prelaunch

telemetry now.

Incoming message

from Dr. Ja'Dar.

On screen.

Captain, we're ready to begin

the launch sequence.

Mr. Riker.

RIKER:

All science labs standing by.

Course laid in, sir.

PICARD:

The Enterprise

is ready, Doctor.

This is Dr. Ja'Dar

to all stations.

You may begin

the launch sequence.

And, Doctor...

good luck.

Thank you, Captain.

DATA:

Sensors indicate

the field generators

on the planet surface

are charging, Captain.

The soliton wave

has been initiated.

It's heading for the test ship.

The test ship

has successfully

entered warp, sir.

Ensign, engage.

Ensign, bring us to within

20 kilometers of the test ship.

Aye, sir.

Telemetry looks good.

Soliton wave is steady.

The test ship is maintaining

at warp 2.35, sir.

That's a little faster

than they anticipated

but still,

well within mission parameters.

We're at 20 kilometers, Captain.

Mr. Data, is the wave

affecting our warp drive?

No, sir.

The effect has been localized

to within

two kilometers

of the wave front.

Mr. La Forge, what's the power

efficiency of the wave?

Energy transfer

is... 98%!

RIKER:

98?

LA FORGE:

Yes, sir. There's less than

two percent energy loss

between the wave and the ship.

That is 450%

more efficient

than our own warp drive.

Astonishing.

Commander Riker, have

Science Lab Three

begin a series of

gamma emission tests.

Sir, the wave's power signature

is fluctuating.

Wave efficiency

has dropped to 73%.

The test ship's warp field

is becoming unstable.

Sensors show multiple

disruptions.

I'm reading a severe

subspace distortion, sir.

It is expanding

toward us.

It appears to be interfering

with our engines, Captain.

I can't compensate for it!

Bring us out of warp,

Ensign. All stop.

Aye, sir.

All stop.

Hold on!

RIKER:

Damage report.

LA FORGE:

Sensors and warp

drive are off-line.

Deflectors

down to 15%.

WORF:

Several injuries

reported on deck 27.

No fatalities.

What happened

to the test ship?

Our last readings indicate

the craft exploded

due to extreme shearing stress.

Incoming message from

Bilana III, Captain.

On screen.

Captain, are you all right?

Was anyone hurt?

We sustained

some minor damage.

Do you know what happened?

The preliminary data

we've received

indicate

a transient power imbalance.

That would be consistent

with our telemetry readings

from the ship.

We detected a sudden drop

in transfer efficiency

just before the explosion.

Are you still tracking the wave?

No. The explosion damaged

our main sensor array

but I think we'll have it

repaired in a couple of hours.

We'll contact you as soon

as the sensors are back on line.

LA FORGE:

Doctor...

you did it--

warp without warp drive.

For a while there,

it was really something to see.

Well, I hope you're here

to see it

next time we try, Mr. La Forge.

LA FORGE:

So do I, Doctor.

I apologize.

I was detained.

It's quite all right.

Please, sit down.

Thank you.

Lieutenant, your son

is a very bright

very spirited young man.

From his test scores

I'm sure he'll turn out

to be one of my best students.

However, from his behavior

in class so far

I do have

some concerns.

What sort of concerns?

Frankly, he's defiant.

He's overly aggressive

toward the other students

and he has a great deal

of difficulty

paying attention.

Perhaps you do not

have experience

dealing with Klingon children.

They require a firm hand.

And he seems to still have

difficulty telling the truth.

He takes toys from

the other students

and then denies

taking them.

He acts like a bully

and then says someone else

started the fight

and he's bluntly

told me you said

"Klingons do not listen

to teachers."

I did not tell him that.

No, of course not.

He's acting

on his internal feelings

and then making up stories

to explain them.

It might be a good idea

for the two of you to sit down

with Counselor Troi

and try...

Computer,

where is Alexander Rozhenko?

Alexander Rozhenko

is on Holodeck Four.

Lieutenant, I-I

think we should...

I will handle this.

Computer,

what program is being run?

Calisthenics program

of Lieutenant Worf.

Difficulty level: novice.

( growling )

( grunting )

( grunting with exertion )

Computer, freeze program.

Did you see it, Father?

I won!

Yes, I saw.

Why are you here?

I'm training.

But you did not ask permission

to take my bat'leth

or permission to use

the holodeck.

But you said you wanted me

to be a warrior.

I also said I wanted you

to obey your teachers

and keep your promise to me.

Ms. Kyle told me

about your behavior...

about your lies.

I have not lied!

Alexander, do not continue to...

She's lying!

She hates me.

That's why she makes up stories

about me.

I will not listen to more lies.

Return to our quarters.

But you said we could go

see the gilvos again.

Not now, not after you have

broken your word.

You promised.

You said that we could.

Enough!

It is now clear to me

that I have failed in my duties

as your father.

You have no understanding

about what it means

to be Klingon.

I will arrange for you

to attend a Klingon school.

There you will learn the lessons

I have failed

to teach you.

No. I won't go!

Would you further dishonor

our family

with your disobedience?

No, sir.

You will go to our quarters

and remain there until I return.

Riker to Engineering.

What's your estimate

on the engines, Geordi?

I need another hour, Commander.

I still have to replace

three power couplings.

Understood.

Sir, sensors are

coming back on line.

Good.

Begin a sensor sweep

for the soliton wave.

Aye, sir.

The wave is continuing

on a course

to the Lemma II colony.

It is bearing

020 mark 329.

Open a channel back here

to Dr. Ja'Dar.

Sir, the wave

has increased in velocity

to warp 4.1.

Doctor, we've located

the soliton wave.

It's still on a course

to Lemma II.

However, the velocity has

increased to warp 4.1.

Have you checked the

frequency resonance

of the subspace...?

Sir, the energy level

of the wave has increased

by a factor of 12.

At this rate, it will have

increased by a factor of 200

by the time it

reaches Lemma II.

Will we still be able

to dissipate the wave?

Commander, at

that energy level

the wave will not only destroy

the colony

it'll take most of the planet

with it.

Are you sure

this is what you want?

It is not a question

of what I want.

It is a question

of what is best for the boy.

He will be better off

at a Klingon school.

Have you discussed this

with Alexander?

He is a child.

I informed him

of my decision.

I see.

You disapprove.

I'm not here

to approve or disapprove

of the way you raise your son.

My concern right now

is how this decision

is going to affect you.

How will you feel

when Alexander's gone?

I will be pleased

that he is receiving

the guidance he requires.

Is that how you felt

when he left to live

with your parents?

That was different.

At the time, I felt he needed

a home, a family--

the things I could not provide

for him.

I understand.

The idea of raising a child

can seem a tremendous burden

especially to a solitary parent.

He was no burden.

I simply knew

that a Klingon child

required more... attention

than I could provide.

I see.

Have you ever wondered

how Alexander felt

about being sent away?

He was... very young.

I am sure that he was confused.

Do you think he felt abandoned?

After all

he left very soon

after K'Ehleyr's death.

In a way, he not only

lost his mother

he lost his father

as well.

Are you saying

that his misconduct

is a result

of feeling abandoned?

It's possible.

Children don't have

the experience

to handle emotional crises.

Instead of dealing

with their feelings

they act on them.

Tell me about the last time

you spoke with K'Ehleyr...

the night she died.

We argued.

About what?

Alexander.

About how she did not

tell me about him

when he was born.

So you were angry with her.

Yes.

Are you still angry with her?

Of course not.

It would be very normal

to be angry with her--

angry because she died

and left you alone

with a son

you never knew you had.

Being angry doesn't mean

you loved her any less, Worf,

but you can't hide

from your feelings

just as Alexander

can't hide from his.

You both have

a lot of healing to do.

Perhaps you should think

about doing it together.

( door opens )

Alexander...

I'm almost done.

Stop for a moment.

Let us talk.

Why?

I want you to understand

why you are going away.

I understand.

You're ashamed of me.

You do not understand.

I'm concerned

about your future.

A Klingon school will be

a better environment for you.

You don't care about me.

That is not true.

All you care about is

your honor.

Alex...

If your mother were here

I do not think that she would

want us to fight like this.

My mother wouldn't send me away.

RIKER:

Lieutenant Worf

please report

to the observation lounge.

Acknowledged.

Remain here.

I will return shortly.

( breathing heavily )

Report.

The soliton wave

has continued

to increase in...

Excuse me.

DATA:

The soliton wave

has continued

to increase in power.

Its energy level has risen

by a factor of 96.

At its current rate of

acceleration, the wave

should hit the planet

in a couple of hours.

How do we stop it?

Well, there are

two possibilities.

We could attempt to use

our own warp engines

to generate an

inverse resonance wave.

If we could match the exact

frequency and amplitude

of the soliton, then

we should be able

to neutralize it.

You don't sound very confident.

DATA:

Because the soliton is

constantly changing

in both frequency and amplitude

it will be extremely difficult

to achieve an exact match.

Let's hear the second option.

Well, it's a little

more dangerous

but I think there's a

better chance for success.

We could create a backfire--

an explosive force set off

just in front

of the soliton wave.

A large enough explosion,

say five photon torpedoes

should be enough to

disrupt the wave

and allow it to dissipate.

How fast is

the wave traveling now?

Warp 6.37, Sir.

The good news is

we can catch it

but the bad news is

that in order to set up

this backfire

we have to be

in front of it.

Which would require the

Enterprise

to go through the wave.

Why can't we go around it?

The wave has been growing

in size as well as power.

There's insufficient time

remaining for us

to circumvent it

before it reaches Lemma II.

How much protection

will the shields provide

if we attempt to penetrate

the wave?

The shields have not been

fully restored.

Shield strength is down

to 33%.

It's going to be quite a ride.

( sighing )

It's the better choice.

Lay in a course

for the soliton wave.

Ensign, after we've passed

through the wave

I want you to take us

to a relative position

23 kilometers

in front of it.

Aye, sir.

Alert Sick Bay to prepare

for possible casualties.

Aye, sir.

The wave has increased in speed

to warp 7.2., Captain.

Ensign, take her

to warp 7.21.

We're approaching the wave,

Captain. Distance...

200 kilometers.

Let's see it.

PICARD:

Stand by to increase speed

to warp 7.3--

on my mark.

Red Alert!

Load torpedo bays.

Set warhead yields

to level 16.

Aye, sir.

All decks, this is the Bridge.

Brace for impact.

Torpedoes loaded.

Engage.

( squeaky trilling )

Report.

DATA:

We have passed through

the wave, Captain.

We have dropped

to warp 7.2.

The wave is directly astern

at a distance of 23 kilometers.

WORF:

Deflector strength

is down to 12%.

There are fluctuations in

several warp transfer conduits.

Tractor beams

and transporters off-line.

We have some gaps

in the aft shields, Captain.

When the torpedoes explode

these areas

will be contaminated

with ion radiation.

We need to evacuate

sections 24 to 47

decks 35 to 38.

Make it so.

WORF:

Sir, there is a fire

in Biolab Four.

The fire suppression apparatus

is not functioning.

Seal off

that compartment.

Prepare to vent

the air...

Sir, there are life-forms

present in that biolab.

We're transporting endangered

animals from Corvan II.

DATA:

Readings also indicate

the presence

of a humanoid, Captain.

Computer, identify

humanoid life-form

in Biolab Four.

Life-form is identified

as Alexander Rozhenko.

Bridge to Biolab Four.

Alexander,

can you hear us?

Sensors show he is alive.

He may be injured.

Can we transport him

out of there?

Transporters are still off-line.

Captain,

warp power is dropping.

We're losing speed.

Riker to Engineering.

Geordi, what is going on?

We lost four warp transfer

conduits, Commander.

RIKER:

The wave is gaining on us.

We need more speed.

LA FORGE:

I doubt that I can keep

this speed up

much longer, Commander.

You'd better

fire those torpedoes

while we're still in front

of the wave.

Mr. Data, how long

before the wave

overtakes us?

At our current speed,

four minutes

30 seconds, sir.

Captain, permission

to leave the Bridge.

Granted. Commander,

will you accompany Mr. Worf

to Biolab Four.

DATA:

Captain, Biolab Four

is one of the areas

that will be flooded

with ion radiation.

Commander, I can't let the

soliton wave hit the colony.

You have three minutes,

not one second more.

Primary control's shorted out.

( grunting )

Stand clear.

( alarm wailing )

WORF:

Alexander!

RIKER:

Alexander!

Can you hear me?

Alexander!

The soliton wave has closed

to ten kilometers, Captain.

Stand by to fire torpedoes

on my command.

RIKER:

Alexander!

Commander, I've found him.

Worf!

Where are you,

Worf?

Over here.

( coughing )

Help me.

It's too heavy. I've got to

find something to help us.

( groaning )

Father?

Be still. I am here.

My leg hurts.

I'm scared.

The gilvos!

There's no time.

Please! They'll die!

The wave has closed

to one kilometer, Captain.

Picard to Commander Riker.

Bridge to Lieutenant Worf.

Acknowledge.

The wave

is about to overtake us, sir.

Commander Riker, acknowledge!

Fire torpedoes.

( all coughing )

The wave has been

disrupted, sir.

Picard to Riker.

Riker here, Captain.

We made it, sir.

The boy's going

to be all right.

You're a very

lucky little boy.

Just some minor

smoke inhalation

and a hairline

fracture of the tibia.

That's a bone in your leg.

I'd like to keep him

here overnight

but he should be

fine by tomorrow.

Thank you, Doctor.

Are you going to get in trouble

because of me?

Do not concern yourself

with that.

Am I in trouble?

Yes...

but we will discuss that

at a later time.

I'm sorry.

I promise I'll be good

at the Klingon school.

I'll make you proud of me.

Klingon schools are designed

to be difficult.

The physical

and mental hardships

faced by the students

are meant to build

character and strength.

However...

if you wish to face

a greater challenge

you may stay here with me.

It will not be easy...

for either of us

but perhaps we can

face the challenge together.

I accept your challenge, Father.

I will stay.

I believe your mother

would be pleased.