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( phaser fire and yelled commands )

Who's winning the war?

It's too early to tell.

It's been three days.

Don't remind me.

They found a nest.

Well, that's good.

It's not the main nest.

That's not so good.

I thought Chief O'Brien

trapped the last vole on the station months ago.

Well, obviously, he missed a couple--

a married couple.

They breed like tribbles.

But they're not as cute.

They're disgusting hairy little creatures

with ravenous appetites, and I want them gone.

Oh, Quark.

I know, I know--

this is just a temporary setback.

The bar will open again, and I can get back to my life.

I'm glad you realize that.

The only trouble is, I hate my life.

( door chimes )

( sighs )

Come in.

Hello, Brother.

What do you want?

You have every right to be depressed, Brother.

Ever since you were blacklisted

by the Ferengi Commerce Authority

it's been one thing after another, but...

I have some news that's going to cheer you up.

I doubt it.

Trust me on this one, Brother.

I'm about to make you very, very happy.

Really?

Really.

Come on in.

What's she doing here?

We're getting married!

Oh... I wish I was dead.

He's been a little depressed lately.

I don't want to live.

I think you need someone to talk to...

someone to pamper you.

I think I need to be alone.

You know who I talk to

when I'm feeling a little low?

Yeah, me.

Not when it's something really important.

Let me guess-- Chief O'Brien?

That's not a bad guess.

Rom... just tell me who it is.

Then you can leave, and I can go back to my brooding.

There's only one person in my life

who's always been there for me

who's never too busy to listen

who reassures me when I'm scared

comforts me when I'm sad

and who showers me with endless love

without ever asking anything in return.

I'd like to meet this person.

So would I.

You already know her.

And she'll always be there for you, Brother

with open arms.

( doorbell buzzes repeatedly )

Quark?

Mother.

Moogie...

( voice breaks ): hold me.

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Of all the Bajoran prophecies

I think my favorite is Horran's Seventh--

The one that starts: "He will come to the palace

"carrying a chalice..."

"Bearing no malice..."

"Overflowing with sweet spring wine."

Someone's been studying the ancient texts.

It's important to Leeta.

She wants a traditional Bajoran wedding.

And you've agreed to it?

Oh, that's very sweet, Rom.

Is she doing the same for you?

I mean, learning to be a Ferengi woman?

Memorizing the Rules of Acquisition...

Not likely.

No, Leeta's not the type of woman to quit her job

stop wearing clothes

and never go out in public again.

That's okay.

I just want her to be happy.

That's a very enlightened attitude, Rom.

Rom is not your traditional Ferengi male.

I... guess not.

You're probably the least Ferengi-like Ferengi

I've ever met.

I... guess so.

Oh, that's not a bad thing, Rom.

No traditional Ferengi male

could ever marry a non-Ferengi and be happy.

Well, he could never trust her.

So you see, Moogie, the voles aren't the real problem.

They're just a symbol for everything else

that's gone wrong in my life.

You've had a tough year, Quark.

That's an understatement.

I see all these great opportunities out there

and I can't do anything about them.

Without a Ferengi business license

it's like I don't exist.

I understand why you felt the need

to escape for a while, but why come here?

I had no place else to go.

Are you sure about that?

Oh, now, don't give me that look.

You and I both know

we've never really gotten along.

You disapprove of me, Quark.

You always have.

"Moogie, stop wearing clothes."

"Moogie, stop earning profit."

You have stopped, haven't you?

I mean, earning profit.

Wearing clothes is bad enough, but profit--

You see what I mean?

I know the two of us living under the same roof

isn't going to be easy, but you're my mother...

and I love you.

And I love you, too, Quark.

But when you say "living together"

what are we talking about--

a day, a week?

Two weeks?

I don't know.

I guess until I start feeling better--

unless, of course, you don't want me.

You're my son.

How could I refuse you?

Then you'll remove all that unnecessary clothing?

Don't push your luck.

Where are you going?

To my room. I'm exhausted.

What you need is some of your mother's cooking--

some nice, juicy tube grubs.

I never liked your tube grubs.

I'll pre-chew them for you.

Maybe later.

Hello, room.

Where's all my stuff?

If she's thrown out my Marauder Mo action figures...

Grand Nagus?

Quark, what are you doing here?

Uh... I'm visiting my mother.

That's no excuse!

You've been banned by the FCA.

You must leave Ferenginar at once!

Got to go.

The Nagus, he knows I'm here.

Wait a minute.

What's the Nagus doing in my closet?

The Nagus?

Moogie?

Zekkie!

You might as well come out!

"Zekkie"?

( whispering ): What's going on?

The next time you visit

I'd really appreciate it if you called first.

That doesn't answer my question.

"Sometimes the only thing

"more dangerous than a question

is an answer."

Rule of Acquisition 208.

You're in trouble again, aren't you?

What have you done now?

Whatever it is, I had nothing to do with it.

Tell him, Moogie.

Tell him I'm innocent.

Relax, Quark. I'm not in any trouble.

You're not?

Why would she

be in trouble?

I don't know.

I-I-I just thought, since you're here...

Uh... I don't... I don't know what I thought.

I'm so confused.

About what?

It's all really quite simple.

You see, Quark, uh...

your mother and I, uh...

are in love.

How did you two... meet?

We met at the global tongo championships.

That's right.

I was playing in the Golden Masters Division.

And I was tucked away

in the subbasement playing in the Female Division.

Anyway, word leaked down to us

that the Grand Nagus was having

a little difficulty with his game.

Well, for some reason

my purchases kept exceeding my sales.

So I wrote him a note

offering some helpful pointers

on how to firm up his game.

And they worked.

I made a spectacular comeback

and won the tournament for the 27th year in a row.

ISHKA: Zekkie sent me a very nice

"thank you" note.

Before I knew it

we were corresponding regularly.

Your mother's letters became the highlight of each day.

It was clear we had to meet.

Imagine his surprise

when he found out I was a female

and your mother, no less.

I almost had a stroke

but, uh... I recovered.

And we've been seeing each other ever since.

( both cooing )

Does anyone know about this?

Of course, no one knows

and you're going to keep it that way.

My lips are sealed.

They'd better be.

Oh, jellied gree worms.

Maihar'du

you are too good to me.

Mm, mm, mm, mm.

He treats me like a queen.

That's because you deserve no less.

Zekkie, they don't come any sweeter than you.

( laughing )

I don't believe it.

What's that, Quark?

Uh, nothing.

I've never seen you looking happier.

That's because I've never felt happier.

( giggling )

Well, my dear

time to get back to running the Empire.

Try not to miss me too much.

I miss you already.

That's my girl.

Oh, Lobekins...

don't forget your appointment calendar.

Thank you, my prize.

Your mother

is a rare jewel, Quark.

Worship her...

as I do.

( blows kiss )

Incredible.

Quark...

if you're going to give me a hard time about this--

Give you a hard time?

You and the Nagus?

I couldn't be happier...

for all of us.

No sign of a single vole.

I think we got them all.

ROM: Chief

is it all right if I take

a slightly longer lunch than usual?

I need Leeta to sign this.

The Waiver of Property and Profit.

Ferengi females aren't allowed

to own property or earn profit.

The WP&P states

that, in the event the marriage ends

the female gives up all claim

to her husband's estate.

And you expect Leeta to agree to this?

I agreed to wear the earring.

So either Leeta signs this or the wedding's off.

I may not be a traditional Ferengi

but I'm still a Ferengi.

It's your life

but I think you're making a big mistake.

I think I'd be making a bigger mistake if I didn't.

Besides, Leeta loves me.

You'll see, Chief.

She'll sign it.

Are you crazy?

I'm not going to sign this.

Why not?

Because a marriage is about sharing everything

including money.

Not on Ferenginar.

We're not on Ferenginar.

But I'm a Ferengi.

And I'm not.

"Females and finances don't mix."

Rule of Acquisition 94.

That's a stupid rule.

It's true.

You're just like her.

You're after my money.

Like who?

My first wife...

pretending that you care about me

but, all the time, it's my profits

that you really care about.

Rom...

I love you...

not your latinum.

Then prove it.

Sign the WP&P.

Never.

Then the marriage is off.

You bet it is.

My dear, you reek of tube grubs.

( sniffing )

So do you, Lobekins.

Are your ears tingling?

Mine, too.

( both laughing )

So tell me, Nagus--

how was your day?

Oh, you know how it is.

Arcybite ore futures are continuing to increase

and the Bolians have finally agreed

to allow the Ferengi Gaming Commission to take over

all their gambling emporiums.

And... and...

Huh? Mm... Oh!

I have decided to allocate extra funds for research

on a new breed of Hupyrian beetles.

Those little fellows are going to revolutionize

the entire beetle snuff industry.

Now that's what I call a busy and productive day.

QUARK: No wonder the Ferengi economy

is growing at a record pace.

Costs are down, profits are up...

And opportunity is around every corner.

Zekkie, you've done quite a job.

And your people love you for it--

your business acumen, your negotiation skills

your kindness and generosity.

Forget it, Quark.

I'm not going to reverse the FCA's decision.

They revoked your business license

and they're the ones who are going to have to reinstate it.

But you're the most powerful man on Ferenginar.

You can do whatever you want.

True, but contracts

are the very basis of our society

and you broke a contract with another Ferengi.

If I were to intervene on your behalf

I would be encouraging others

to violate the law!

And that I will not do!

Moogie...

talk to him.

He makes a very good point, Quark.

What you did was wrong.

Thanks. I knew I could count on you.

( slurping )

And I'd watch my tone of voice if I were you.

Well, my dear, shall we take a stroll

in your garden?

Oh, and, Quark, will you do me a favor?

Help Maihar'du clear the table.

He's not as young as he used to be.

( sighs heavily )

( whir of active transport )

Brunt, FCA.

What are you doing in my closet?!

Conducting official FCA business.

In my closet?

I didn't want the "happy couple" to see me.

Happy couple?

Oh, don't play innocent with me.

I know all about their perverted little love affair.

I had nothing to do with it.

They met playing tongo.

I only found out about it today.

She's your mother, Quark

and that makes you responsible.

And right now, she's endangering

the very foundation of Ferengi society.

I can see her now, whispering in the Nagus' ear

contaminating his very thoughts

with her twisted female philosophies.

I tell you, Quark--

if we don't put an end to their relationship

you're going to see clothed females

walking down the streets of Ferenginar

in broad daylight.

If I had my way

I'd climb to the top of the Tower of Commerce

and denounce your mother to the crowd below

but... we must spare the Nagus

even a hint of public disgrace.

We've got to put an end to their relationship but...

( whispering ): privately.

Quietly.

So, what are you going to do?

I'm not going to do anything.

You are.

Me?

Who else?

She's your mother, and the Nagus--

for reasons that elude me completely--

likes you.

You're in the perfect position

to poison their relationship.

Why should I help you?

You revoked my business license.

I'll give you a new one.

You've got a deal.

Once again, O Nagus, you have proven

that you have the wisest lobes in all of Ferenginar.

That's what they pay me for, eh?

( chuckling )

I need to speak to the Nagus.

It's a personal matter--

nothing for you to worry about.

What do you want, Quark?

I just dropped by to pay my respects.

Well, in that case, pay them.

Oh.

Feel better?

Now go.

Before I do

I just want to say how proud I am

that you consider my home your home.

My mother is a very lucky woman.

And I am a very lucky man.

I guess the only one around here

who isn't lucky is you, Quark.

( snickering )

I just think it's great that she's found someone

who cares for her so deeply that he can ignore

all those vicious rumors about her.

Oh, you mean the rumors about her earning profit?

I know that whole story.

The FCA made her give up

every strip of latinum she made.

( sneezing )

I'm talking about the other rumors.

The ones that say that she hasn't given it all back.

Oh, nonsense.

Of course, it is, and the wildest rumor has to be

what she plans to do with her fortune--

that she's going to fund a political revolution

to end the male domination on Ferenginar.

You mean...

equal rights for females?

It's crazy, isn't it?

I mean, so what if she wears clothing

or that she's managed to worm her way into the heart

of the most influential Ferengi alive.

Those aren't crimes, are they?

Absolutely not.

And what if she's as cunning and ruthless as any male?

That doesn't mean that she's not to be trusted...

does it?

The important thing is

that she loves you

and that you're not some pawn

in her plans for world domination.

World domination?

By a female?!

It's a horrifying thought.

Luckily, they're just rumors.

Rumors.

Well, time to go.

I'll see you tonight, Nagus.

I know Moogie can hardly wait.

For what?

For you to get home.

Now that he mentions it

she really has no business wearing clothes

i-in front of her Nagus.

( Ishka humming )

I should start dinner.

Zekkie'll be here any minute.

What do you say to some nice slug steaks?

I'm not hungry.

Quark, the power cells are empty.

I must have been too depressed to notice.

It's the FCA ban, isn't it?

It's awful.

You don't know what it's like

to be denied the opportunity to earn profit.

Oh, yes, I do.

I know exactly what it's like.

It's worse for a male.

Is it?

Moogie...

I'm...

in no mood to argue politics right now.

I'm too distressed.

All right, Quark.

I'll talk to the Nagus.

I'll see if I can convince him

to intercede on your behalf.

Oh, Moogie.

You're a manipulative, self-centered conniver.

Thank you.

Now, Zek'll be here any minute.

I'll make myself scarce.

Good luck.

I'm counting on you.

ODO: Commander, I'm sorry if the Klingons are unhappy

but station rules are station rules.

I am well aware of station rules

but General Martok is a great warrior.

And he has no business being in a holding cell.

He threw one of his men off that crossway.

That was a disciplinary measure.

Oh.

Besides, K'retok was not injured.

He was barely shaken up.

As opposed to the Bolian Ambassador.

K'retok only missed her by a centimeter.

But he did miss her.

Constable... release General Martok.

Sir...

Mr. Worf, tell the General

that this is not a Klingon space station.

If he can't abide by the regulations

I'm sure Chancellor Gowron will send us someone who can.

Understood.

Constable?

Understood.

( sobbing )

Do you hear that?

( sobbing continues )

Rom?

Are you all right?

I'm fine Captain.

Thanks for asking.

( continues sobbing )

The wedding is off.

I'm sorry.

Don't be, Captain.

These are tears of joy.

Carry on.

LEETA: I hate him.

KIRA: No, you don't.

All he loves is latinum.

No, he doesn't.

Canceling that wedding was the best thing

that ever happened to me.

No, it isn't.

I am so glad he's out of my life.

No, you're not.

Major... you haven't been listening to me.

Yes, I have.

It's how I know you love him.

( Ishka sobbing )

Moogie! I'm home!

So, how'd it go?

Am I reinstated?

( sobbing )

What's wrong?

Did the Nagus say no?

Don't you think about anyone but yourself?

Of course, I do.

I just think about myself first.

Now tell me, what's wrong?

He left me.

All I asked him was to reinstate your license

and the next thing I know, he's accusing me

of plotting to overthrow the government.

That's ridiculous.

He said I didn't really love him

that I was just using him

that I was a scheming, profit-hungry female

who couldn't keep her clothes off.

The nerve.

Oh, Quark...

I don't know what I'm going to do without him.

I don't know what he's going to do without me.

Moogie, I'm sorry, but these things happen.

It's probably better this way.

No, it isn't.

It's a disaster--

for all of us.

( taps panel )

Brunt, FCA.

I hope you've had a productive day.

I certainly have.

You're smiling, Quark.

Therefore, I assume your mother is not.

It's hard to smile when you have a broken heart.

Now, about my business license...

As of this moment, it's as valid as my own.

Congratulations, Quark.

You're a Ferengi again.

I always was.

♪ Breakfast. ♪

I'm not hungry.

Moogie, you have to eat something.

Why?

Because... life goes on.

There are other slugs in the sea.

You're leaving, aren't you?

You're going back to Deep Space 9.

How did you know that?

You spent all morning jellying gree worms

which tells me that your conscience is bothering you.

You feel guilty about leaving me alone.

Well, don't. I don't need you.

I don't need anyone.

Okay. Then, I'll go pack.

( humming )

( monitor chiming )

Who could that be?

Hello, Rom.

It's Quark.

Quark-- that's what I said.

I want to see you in the Tower of Commerce right away.

Don't keep me waiting.

Why is the Nagus calling you?

I have no idea.

I bet it's about me.

I doubt it.

But then... it could be.

Either way, I'll do all I can

to straighten things out between the two of you.

That's a promise.

( sighs )

You want me to be First Clerk to the Nagus?

That's right, Quark--

my own personal financial assistant.

What do you say?

Why me?

Consider it a reward for saving me

from that wretched mother of yours.

What about my bar?

Do you want to be a bartender all your life?

I'm offering you something more--

the chance to participate in the major decisions

that shape this glorious financial empire of ours.

Well, when you put it that way...

Good. Then you can begin

by briefing me on today's petitioners.

I need your access code.

3-7-4 slash 1-5-5.

It's not working.

You must have put them in wrong.

3-7-4 slash 1-5-5.

Nope.

Maybe it's 1-5-4.

No, that isn't it either.

But I don't understand.

What did I say those first numbers were?

3-7-4.

Three, seven, four?

Are those right?

You're confusing me!

I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

Oh! It was a six.

What was?

The last number.

Well, isn't that what I just said?!

A lifetime of numbers--

you can't blame me for forgetting a few.

( chuckling )

Let's get down to business.

Who's the first petitioner?

Um...

DaiMon Igel.

He wants to know

whether he should sell his duranium interests

on the open market or on the Futures Exchange.

An interesting question.

Well, don't just stand there!

Let's see how duranium's been doing.

Over the last three trading cycles

there's been an increase of seven and three-quarters

a decrease of two and an eighth, and another increase

of 11 and three-eighths.

Oh. That's a gain of 18 points.

Actually, that's 17.

What are you talking about?!

Seven and three-quarters

minus two and one-ninth

is seven...

Oh, who cares about duranium anyway?

DaiMon Igel.

DaiMon Igel? Who's he?

Do I like him?

( door chimes )

Come in.

Hello, Chief.

I need that phase calibrator

I leant you the other day.

It's in my tool kit by the door.

Rom, what are you doing?

These are my profits, Chief-- my entire fortune.

It may be small, but it's mine.

Why the two piles?

I'm thinking of giving this pile to Leeta.

That way, maybe she'll sign the WP&P.

You're offering her a bribe?

Bribes can be very effective.

But if she signs the waiver

then she can't own anything

so, she'll have to give it all back to you.

Right.

That's not going to work, is it?

( sighs )

Rom, I don't think there's any way

you're going to convince Leeta to sign that waiver.

Have you ever looked at latinum?

I mean, really looked at it?

It's so beautiful--

not to mention, smooth to the touch.

Do you want Leeta back or not?

"Latinum lasts longer than lust."

Rule of Acquisition 229.

Maybe, but lust can be a lot more fun.

Now, answer the question.

Do you want her back or not?

I'd give anything to hold her in my arms again.

Anything?

What flavor?

Actually...

I don't like jumja sticks.

Then what do you want, Rom?

I want you to marry me.

I'm not signing that waiver.

You don't have to-- not anymore.

I don't have any profit left to protect.

I don't understand.

I gave all my latinum

to Major Kira for the Bajoran War Orphans Fund.

She kissed me.

Oh, Rom!

You did that for me?

I did it for us.

Now we have nothing but our love.

That's all we need.

That...

and my salary from Quark's.

Well done, Chief--

or should I call you Cupid?

What can I say?

I'm just an incurable romantic.

( laughing )

Quark, where have you been all day?

With the Nagus.

He made me his First Clerk.

I see.

Well, then you've had a miserable day

haven't you?

The worst day of my life.

How'd you know?

The Market Exchange is down 199 points.

I don't know if I should tell you this

but I have to tell someone.

The Nagus, he is...

I know.

His memory isn't what it used to be.

Did you try stroking his lobes?

No, I didn't stroke his lobes.

It helps focus him.

It's also not a bad idea if you repeat what you say

to him.

Sometimes it takes two, even three times

before he'll retain it.

You two weren't just lovers.

You were helping him run things.

You're the power behind the throne?

Well, I wouldn't go that far.

I just helped him a little-- guided him.

A leveraged buyout here

some momentum investing there....

Why didn't you tell me?

If I'd known what was going on, I never would have...

Never would have what?

Oh, Quark.

You turned Zek against me, didn't you?

You filled his head with all those lies about me.

I didn't know.

Who put you up to this?

Who do you think?

Brunt.

What did he offer you?

Your business license back?

"A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all."

You taught me that.

The Rules of Acquisition

aren't going to help you now, Quark.

A 199-point slide.

And that's just the beginning.

Congratulations, Quark.

You've not only destroyed my life and Zek's life

you may have triggered the destruction

of the entire Ferengi economy.

I hope it was worth it.

My, aren't we early today.

But I suppose after yesterday's fiasco...

we have no alternative.

A 199-point plummet!

( chuckling )

Haven't seen that steep a market slide

since Grand Nagus Smeet

and you know what happened to him?

The only Grand Nagus

to be assassinated while in office.

What was the name of his First Clerk?

I believe they buried them together.

I'm sure we'll do better today.

No, you won't.

The Market Exchange will remain closed today.

The FCA Board of Liquidators has called

an emergency meeting with the Grand Nagus.

We have some... questions to ask him.

And by the time we're through

you'll both be out of a job.

Why are you picking on me?

I've done everything you asked, haven't I?

Everything.

( inhales deeply )

Oh...

Grand Nagus...

Brunt.

Daddy will be so proud.

You knew the truth about the Nagus all along, didn't you?

You mean, about Zek's failing memory?

Let me think.

Hmm...

Well, you know, now that you mention it...

yes, I did.

That's why you wanted to destroy his relationship

with my mother, not to protect him...

but to expose him.

I couldn't have done it without you.

I feel almost... grateful

which is why I'm going to let you keep

your new business license.

Now, put down those padds, pack your things

and scurry on back to that little bar of yours.

ISHKA: So, how come you're still here, Quark?

After all, Brunt is right.

You should be back on Deep Space 9

celebrating your victory.

You've proven yourself a true Ferengi.

You've betrayed friends and family

for personal gain.

It sounds so good when you say it.

But...?

I think I've been hanging around hu-mans too long.

I think I'm developing a...

Conscience?

It's been coming for a long time.

I've fought against it, I really have.

But living with those people day in and day out

being exposed to their ethics, their morality...

It's like I've been brainwashed.

You poor boy.

Moogie, I'm serious.

Oh, I know you are

and I know how important your problems are to you

but frankly, Quark, right now

I don't give a damn about them!

We've got much bigger problems to deal with.

Do you want Brunt to become Nagus?

Of course not.

he was willing to throw our entire economy into chaos

just so he could grab power.

Sounds like a true Ferengi to me.

A Ferengi maybe...

but not a Nagus.

A Nagus has to be better than that.

His personal greed

has to reflect the public's greed.

Like Zek.

Exactly.

So what are we going to do about it?

( laughter )

ZEK: Did you see their faces?

They thought they had me, but we showed them.

I answered all their questions, didn't I?

You certainly did!

The state of the trade negotiations with the Breen

why I dumped our lokar bean investments

why I insisted we buy up

every bit of jevonite we could get our hands on.

You were brilliant!

You know, for a moment there

I actually thought that Brunt's head

was going to explode with frustration!

By the time I'm finished with him

he'll wish it had!

Blam!

( both laughing )

Blam!

( all laughing )

He underestimated me.

And he underestimated you, too.

Me?

I did nothing.

Nonsense.

I might have fooled those Liquidators

but I'm not fooling myself.

I'm becoming forgetful.

At times, my memory betrays me.

I hear the Vulcans have been very successful

at treating memory loss.

Vulcans?

Never liked them.

No appreciation of profit.

But they do make good doctors

don't they?

Make an appointment for me.

I'll never forget

what you did for me, Rom.

It's Quark.

Ha-ha! Got you!

( cackling )

I may have lost my memory

but not my sense of humor!

( laughs )

As far as I'm concerned, you're still my First Clerk.

Oh, I'm honored, O shrewd one

but I'm afraid your confidence in me is misplaced.

Maihar'du?

very annoying.

I need a financial advisor, and you're it.

If you insist.

But first...

let me introduce to you...

my financial advisor.

Don't tell me.

Zekkie.

Why'd you bring that female here?

Because the Nagus deserves to have

the best financial advisor there is

and that's my Moogie.

All the advice I gave you today came from her.

I'm not going to lie to you, Zekkie.

I believe in equal rights

for females.

( scoffs )

And someday, I hope you will, too

but I'd never do anything to hurt you.

But...

what about all those rumors that Quark told me?

They were lies.

Tell him, Quark.

I guess I stretched the truth

here and there.

Yah!

Quark, you're fired!

Now the question is:

What am I going to do with you?

Anything you want.

What man could resist an offer like that?

( cackling )

Ooh!

Let's go home, and I'll make dinner.

No! You won't.

Maihar'du will make dinner.

I've got other plans for you!

Oh, Zekkie!

( both laughing )

( gasps )

ISHKA: Quark, dinner's on the table.

I'll be right there.

Leave some room.

For what?

For these.

Oh!

My Marauder Mo action figures.

I thought you'd thrown these out.

All these years

I've been keeping them in storage for you.

I figured you'd want

to take them back to Deep Space 9 with you.

I sure do.

Do you have any idea how much these are worth?

Not as much as if you'd kept them in the original packaging

which is what I told you at the time.

Even then, you were handing out sound financial advice.

Thanks, Moogie.

No.

Thank you, Quark.

( whir of active transport )

Brunt, FCA.

But for how much longer?

( chuckles ): Don't worry about me, Quark.

I'm a survivor.

So, the happy couple are back together.

If the people only knew.

But they don't

and you're not going to tell them.

Really?

Why shouldn't I?

Because the Nagus is ready for you.

If you go against him, you'll lose

and you know it.

I hate losing.

What Ferengi doesn't?

I may not be able to destroy the Nagus, but...

you are a different story.

You're going to revoke my business license?

I don't think the Nagus will like that.

On the contrary, I want you

back in business--

gives me an opportunity to keep my eye on you

because one day you are going to make a mistake

and on that day, you're going to lose

more than your license!

But that day is not today.

Now, back in the closet, where you belong.

It's not over, Quark!

Don't make me come in there after you.

( whir of active transport )

ISHKA: Quark, your tube grubs are getting warm!

Coming, Moogie!

( imitates fighting noises )

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