1 00:00:03,536 --> 00:00:05,970 Captain's Log, Stardate 42859.2. 2 00:00:06,039 --> 00:00:08,098 We are in orbit around Antede lll 3 00:00:08,141 --> 00:00:10,666 awaiting the arrival of two dignitaries. 4 00:00:10,710 --> 00:00:12,575 Our mission is to escort them 5 00:00:12,612 --> 00:00:14,978 to a conference on planet Pacifica 6 00:00:15,015 --> 00:00:17,506 where they will be given the opportunity 7 00:00:17,550 --> 00:00:19,074 to join the Federation. 8 00:00:22,355 --> 00:00:25,324 I thought you might find this interesting, Mr. Crusher. 9 00:00:25,358 --> 00:00:28,657 Few humans have seen an Antedean in the flesh. 10 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:36,999 Welcome. 11 00:00:37,103 --> 00:00:38,730 I'm Jean-Luc Picard 12 00:00:38,772 --> 00:00:41,764 Captain of the Enterprise. 13 00:00:49,082 --> 00:00:51,312 Are they all right, sir? 14 00:00:51,351 --> 00:00:52,750 Yes. 15 00:00:52,786 --> 00:00:55,721 This is their preferred way of space travel. 16 00:00:55,755 --> 00:00:58,519 Their physical condition is good enough 17 00:00:58,558 --> 00:01:01,026 considering the circumstances. 18 00:01:01,094 --> 00:01:04,120 It is a self-induced catatonic state-- 19 00:01:04,164 --> 00:01:08,726 their way of dealing with the trauma of space flight. 20 00:01:08,768 --> 00:01:10,633 Will we try to revive them? 21 00:01:10,670 --> 00:01:13,935 No, not until we reach the Pacifica conference 22 00:01:13,973 --> 00:01:15,372 three days from now. 23 00:01:15,408 --> 00:01:17,103 Doctor, have you prepared a sick bay facility 24 00:01:17,143 --> 00:01:18,633 to accommodate our guests? 25 00:01:18,678 --> 00:01:20,976 Well, as soon as I can make some adjustments. 26 00:01:21,014 --> 00:01:22,641 Their physiology is unusual. 27 00:01:22,682 --> 00:01:24,115 You can store them for a few hours? 28 00:01:24,150 --> 00:01:27,210 Sure, I'll have them kept here out of the way. 29 00:01:27,253 --> 00:01:29,687 Mr. Worf, provide security. 30 00:01:29,722 --> 00:01:31,246 Aye, sir. 31 00:01:31,291 --> 00:01:32,986 What's in that container? 32 00:01:33,093 --> 00:01:34,321 Vermicula. 33 00:01:34,360 --> 00:01:35,725 It's their food. 34 00:01:35,762 --> 00:01:39,493 When they come out of stasis 35 00:01:39,532 --> 00:01:42,501 they'll be very hungry. 36 00:01:42,535 --> 00:01:44,469 They eat this? 37 00:01:44,504 --> 00:01:46,665 In great quantities. 38 00:01:51,544 --> 00:01:54,445 What a handsome race. 39 00:02:01,888 --> 00:02:05,221 So, what did you think of the Antedeans, Wesley? 40 00:02:05,258 --> 00:02:08,591 They are rather strange looking, Commander. 41 00:02:08,628 --> 00:02:11,495 Judging a being by its physical appearance 42 00:02:11,531 --> 00:02:13,829 is the last major human prejudice, Wesley. 43 00:02:13,867 --> 00:02:15,266 Point is well-taken, Mr. Data. 44 00:02:15,301 --> 00:02:18,964 I'm sure that, to the Antedeans, we are equally unattractive. 45 00:02:19,072 --> 00:02:20,630 Captain, we are being hailed 46 00:02:20,673 --> 00:02:23,801 by a small transport vessel just coming into range. 47 00:02:23,843 --> 00:02:25,003 Oh, my God. 48 00:02:26,312 --> 00:02:27,973 What's the problem? 49 00:02:29,482 --> 00:02:31,211 What's she doing here? 50 00:02:31,251 --> 00:02:33,310 On screen, Captain. 51 00:02:33,353 --> 00:02:34,877 Starship Enterprise, come in. 52 00:02:34,921 --> 00:02:36,786 We have you on viewer, pilot. 53 00:02:36,823 --> 00:02:40,122 Enterprise, I have a passenger, a VlP passenger who I more... 54 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:41,354 Oh, let me talk to them. 55 00:02:41,394 --> 00:02:43,453 I'm sure I'm more articulate than that. 56 00:02:43,496 --> 00:02:44,793 Mother. 57 00:02:44,831 --> 00:02:46,526 Captain. 58 00:02:46,566 --> 00:02:49,330 We are receiving Starfleet orders granting a Lwaxana... 59 00:02:49,369 --> 00:02:50,336 Lwaxana Troi-- 60 00:02:50,370 --> 00:02:51,997 Daughter of the Fifth House 61 00:02:52,105 --> 00:02:54,403 Holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx 62 00:02:54,440 --> 00:02:56,635 heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed. 63 00:02:56,676 --> 00:02:58,143 ...full ambassadorial status, sir. 64 00:02:58,178 --> 00:03:01,477 It looks like it's back into that dress uniform, sir. 65 00:03:01,514 --> 00:03:03,072 And yours as well, Commander. 66 00:03:03,116 --> 00:03:05,676 She is listed as representing the Betazed government 67 00:03:05,718 --> 00:03:06,685 at the conference. 68 00:03:06,719 --> 00:03:08,949 Mother, please, don't do this to me. 69 00:03:09,055 --> 00:03:11,285 Do what to you, Little One? 70 00:03:11,324 --> 00:03:16,421 Oh, Jean-Luc, what naughty thoughts. 71 00:03:16,462 --> 00:03:21,297 But how wonderful you still think of me like that. 72 00:03:43,156 --> 00:03:47,559 Space, the final frontier. 73 00:03:47,594 --> 00:03:51,428 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 74 00:03:51,464 --> 00:03:53,432 Its continuing mission-- 75 00:03:53,466 --> 00:03:57,402 to explore strange new worlds 76 00:03:57,437 --> 00:04:01,874 to seek out new life and new civilizations 77 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:06,402 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 78 00:05:06,272 --> 00:05:09,241 It's so like my mother to do the unexpected. 79 00:05:09,275 --> 00:05:12,176 Well, it will be... pleasant 80 00:05:12,211 --> 00:05:16,580 to have her as a guest of the Enterprise again. 81 00:05:16,616 --> 00:05:18,641 Energize. 82 00:05:25,625 --> 00:05:27,616 Legs! Where are the legs? 83 00:05:27,660 --> 00:05:30,823 Where they belong, Mother, right under you. 84 00:05:30,863 --> 00:05:32,330 Oh, I hate that. 85 00:05:32,365 --> 00:05:36,267 I will never completely trust this device, Jean-Luc. 86 00:05:36,302 --> 00:05:38,532 Captain Picard, Mother. 87 00:05:41,708 --> 00:05:42,675 Explain to her. 88 00:05:42,709 --> 00:05:44,734 I'm sorry they startled you, Mrs. Troi. 89 00:05:44,777 --> 00:05:46,244 They're Antedean delegates. 90 00:05:46,279 --> 00:05:48,270 They're being stored here temporarily. 91 00:05:48,314 --> 00:05:49,281 Delegates? 92 00:05:49,315 --> 00:05:51,215 Last time I saw something like that 93 00:05:51,250 --> 00:05:52,979 it was being served on a plate. 94 00:05:56,989 --> 00:05:58,923 Oh, darling. 95 00:06:01,194 --> 00:06:03,662 Well, well, well. 96 00:06:03,696 --> 00:06:04,720 And you, Jean-Luc 97 00:06:04,764 --> 00:06:07,324 I wasn't aware you had such handsome legs. 98 00:06:07,367 --> 00:06:09,232 My valet is waiting. 99 00:06:09,268 --> 00:06:11,930 You may beam him aboard now. 100 00:06:17,043 --> 00:06:19,341 You remember Mr. Homn, of course. 101 00:06:19,379 --> 00:06:21,643 It would be hard to forget Mr. Homn. 102 00:06:21,681 --> 00:06:23,148 I've retained his services 103 00:06:23,182 --> 00:06:25,480 despite the outlandishly lustful thoughts 104 00:06:25,518 --> 00:06:27,349 he spews in my direction. 105 00:06:27,387 --> 00:06:28,945 You can put that down, Homn. 106 00:06:29,055 --> 00:06:32,115 We can't deny the Captain the honor 107 00:06:32,158 --> 00:06:34,092 of carrying my belongings. 108 00:06:34,127 --> 00:06:35,719 I will not interfere 109 00:06:35,762 --> 00:06:37,559 with Mr. Homn's duties this time. 110 00:06:37,597 --> 00:06:40,623 Now, that's not what you're really thinking, Jean-Luc. 111 00:06:40,666 --> 00:06:42,691 You forget I'm a telepath. 112 00:06:42,735 --> 00:06:47,172 Mrs. Troi, since this is obviously significant to you... 113 00:06:49,976 --> 00:06:51,671 I'll... 114 00:06:56,649 --> 00:06:58,583 I'll carry it. 115 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:09,353 Just down this corridor. 116 00:07:09,395 --> 00:07:12,421 He has nice legs too, Little One. 117 00:07:12,465 --> 00:07:14,490 Is he still yours? 118 00:07:14,534 --> 00:07:17,628 Humans no longer own each other that way, Mother. 119 00:07:17,670 --> 00:07:18,864 Really? 120 00:07:20,673 --> 00:07:24,473 That's a custom we may have to introduce again. 121 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:31,439 Thank you. 122 00:07:31,484 --> 00:07:32,951 Glad to help. 123 00:07:35,922 --> 00:07:39,483 Well, I trust you will be comfortable here. 124 00:07:39,525 --> 00:07:41,117 If you will excuse me. 125 00:07:41,160 --> 00:07:43,355 Um, I am serving a Betazoid dinner 126 00:07:43,396 --> 00:07:45,387 of greeting tonight, Captain. 127 00:07:45,431 --> 00:07:48,662 It is an Ambassadorial function. 128 00:07:48,701 --> 00:07:50,635 It sounds delightful. 129 00:07:54,440 --> 00:07:56,874 He's a fine man. 130 00:07:56,909 --> 00:07:59,503 Solid, he's reliable. 131 00:08:01,013 --> 00:08:02,742 He's a little bit on the stuffy side 132 00:08:02,782 --> 00:08:05,250 but, all in all, he's not that bad. 133 00:08:05,284 --> 00:08:06,911 I can't believe you, Mother. 134 00:08:07,019 --> 00:08:10,614 You sound like you're sizing up a commodity. 135 00:08:10,656 --> 00:08:15,889 But that's exactly what men are, darling, especially human men. 136 00:08:15,928 --> 00:08:17,361 Was your father 137 00:08:17,396 --> 00:08:19,091 ever unhappy with me? 138 00:08:19,131 --> 00:08:20,758 No, he worshipped you. 139 00:08:20,800 --> 00:08:25,931 But I don't think I'll ever learn to see men the way you do. 140 00:08:25,972 --> 00:08:28,406 You will as you mature, darling 141 00:08:28,441 --> 00:08:34,641 and the men in your life are going to bless you for it. 142 00:08:34,680 --> 00:08:36,944 You're so beautiful. 143 00:08:38,817 --> 00:08:42,583 And she actually complimented Captain Picard on his legs? 144 00:08:42,621 --> 00:08:44,111 I would have thought a telepath 145 00:08:44,156 --> 00:08:45,521 would be more discreet, sir. 146 00:08:45,557 --> 00:08:46,751 Exactly the opposite. 147 00:08:46,792 --> 00:08:48,953 She knows what's on your mind 148 00:08:48,994 --> 00:08:52,088 and she lets you know what's on hers. 149 00:08:52,130 --> 00:08:53,893 Gentlemen. 150 00:08:59,171 --> 00:09:01,298 I think we must not lose sight of the fact 151 00:09:01,339 --> 00:09:03,034 that we are talking about someone 152 00:09:03,075 --> 00:09:05,066 who has been granted ambassadorial rank. 153 00:09:05,110 --> 00:09:08,375 Even though she may appear somewhat eccentric 154 00:09:08,413 --> 00:09:13,077 Lwaxana Troi must be treated with the appropriate respect. 155 00:09:13,118 --> 00:09:14,676 Is that understood? 156 00:09:17,389 --> 00:09:18,356 Picard to Pulaski. 157 00:09:18,390 --> 00:09:19,414 Yes, Captain? 158 00:09:19,458 --> 00:09:23,394 When did you last look in on the Antedean guests? 159 00:09:23,428 --> 00:09:25,293 Doing so right now, Captain. 160 00:09:25,330 --> 00:09:27,798 Are they still catatonic? 161 00:09:27,833 --> 00:09:31,234 Status of the beings is unchanged. 162 00:09:31,269 --> 00:09:33,931 Pulse, still steady. 163 00:09:34,940 --> 00:09:38,603 Respiration, normal for them. 164 00:09:38,643 --> 00:09:39,871 Understood. 165 00:09:39,911 --> 00:09:40,935 Keep me informed. 166 00:09:41,046 --> 00:09:41,944 Picard out. 167 00:09:42,047 --> 00:09:43,571 I'll be in my quarters. 168 00:09:43,615 --> 00:09:47,346 It will be a dress uniform dinner, gentlemen. 169 00:09:47,385 --> 00:09:48,852 Sir? 170 00:09:52,257 --> 00:09:55,590 To which dinner was the Captain referring, sir? 171 00:09:55,627 --> 00:09:58,255 Nothing I've been invited to. 172 00:09:58,296 --> 00:10:00,491 Have any of you? 173 00:10:05,637 --> 00:10:07,867 Very interesting. 174 00:10:17,983 --> 00:10:18,950 Doctor. 175 00:10:18,984 --> 00:10:21,077 You're not attending the dinner 176 00:10:21,119 --> 00:10:23,280 with the rest of us this evening? 177 00:10:23,321 --> 00:10:26,984 Why, I've already eaten, but thanks, Captain. 178 00:11:22,314 --> 00:11:25,215 I seem to be a little early. 179 00:11:27,519 --> 00:11:31,512 I'm sure the others will be here soon. 180 00:11:35,660 --> 00:11:38,720 The other officers-- Commander Riker, Counselor Troi? 181 00:11:50,542 --> 00:11:53,534 Hello, Jean-Luc. 182 00:11:55,680 --> 00:11:58,774 So glad you could come. 183 00:12:11,863 --> 00:12:13,524 A toast to Earthmen 184 00:12:13,565 --> 00:12:16,125 who, despite their many faults 185 00:12:16,167 --> 00:12:18,294 have that unique ability 186 00:12:18,336 --> 00:12:20,702 to charm women of all races 187 00:12:20,739 --> 00:12:23,333 in all corners of the galaxy. 188 00:12:23,375 --> 00:12:25,969 Speaking on behalf of men of Earth-- 189 00:12:26,077 --> 00:12:29,342 which is indeed an awesome responsibility-- 190 00:12:29,381 --> 00:12:31,042 I thank you. 191 00:12:39,724 --> 00:12:43,387 I know what you're thinking, Captain. 192 00:12:43,428 --> 00:12:44,759 You do? 193 00:12:44,796 --> 00:12:48,596 You're wondering whether I'm seeing any other man 194 00:12:48,633 --> 00:12:50,260 on a serious basis. 195 00:12:50,302 --> 00:12:51,860 Well, actually, I wasn't... 196 00:12:51,903 --> 00:12:54,770 Ah, I wouldn't worry about it, Jean-Luc. 197 00:12:56,808 --> 00:12:59,606 Competition seems to bring out the best 198 00:12:59,644 --> 00:13:01,009 in the human male. 199 00:13:06,351 --> 00:13:09,320 The fact is, l, um... 200 00:13:09,354 --> 00:13:12,187 I was not expecting this setting. 201 00:13:12,223 --> 00:13:15,715 I had assumed that my senior bridge officers 202 00:13:15,760 --> 00:13:17,387 would be attending. 203 00:13:17,429 --> 00:13:21,388 You never assume anything where Lwaxana Troi is concerned. 204 00:13:21,433 --> 00:13:25,369 Betazoid women are full of surprises. 205 00:13:31,042 --> 00:13:33,203 Ah, strange. 206 00:13:35,013 --> 00:13:38,210 I'm not really very hungry tonight. 207 00:13:38,249 --> 00:13:41,980 I wonder what's made me lose my appetite. 208 00:13:42,053 --> 00:13:43,486 Any ideas? 209 00:13:47,625 --> 00:13:48,717 Of course. 210 00:13:48,760 --> 00:13:51,627 You're giving thanks for your food. 211 00:13:51,663 --> 00:13:53,790 I had forgotten about that. 212 00:13:53,832 --> 00:13:58,565 I wonder how many other cultures have similar customs. 213 00:13:58,603 --> 00:14:01,595 I don't know. 214 00:14:01,639 --> 00:14:05,131 Well, let's find out. 215 00:14:05,176 --> 00:14:06,302 Commander Data. 216 00:14:06,344 --> 00:14:07,504 Yes, Captain. 217 00:14:07,545 --> 00:14:12,380 Mrs. Troi and I are having a very interesting discussion 218 00:14:12,417 --> 00:14:16,478 about various societies' ways of giving thanks. 219 00:14:16,521 --> 00:14:18,955 The Betazoids' use of the chime, for instance. 220 00:14:19,024 --> 00:14:21,652 The use of the chime is quite unique 221 00:14:21,693 --> 00:14:23,456 but not at all dissimilar 222 00:14:23,495 --> 00:14:25,326 to the Ooolans of Marejaretus Vl 223 00:14:25,363 --> 00:14:26,762 who use two large stones 224 00:14:26,798 --> 00:14:29,961 which are continuously struck together during the meal. 225 00:14:30,068 --> 00:14:32,366 Those at the dinner must eat until the stones are broken. 226 00:14:32,404 --> 00:14:34,964 Or the Oligarchy at Atifs lV which requires a young... 227 00:14:35,073 --> 00:14:36,665 Data, this is fascinating. 228 00:14:36,708 --> 00:14:39,074 Don't you agree, Mrs. Troi? 229 00:14:39,110 --> 00:14:41,101 Commander, if your duties permit 230 00:14:41,146 --> 00:14:42,875 why don't you join us for dessert? 231 00:14:42,914 --> 00:14:45,246 I'm sure that Mrs. Troi would much appreciate 232 00:14:45,283 --> 00:14:46,807 the pleasure of your company. 233 00:14:46,851 --> 00:14:48,478 What? 234 00:14:48,520 --> 00:14:49,851 Indeed, sir. 235 00:14:49,888 --> 00:14:51,287 I am on my way. 236 00:14:51,322 --> 00:14:52,414 Data out. 237 00:14:52,457 --> 00:14:54,254 How could you possibly think 238 00:14:54,292 --> 00:14:57,261 I would want to share our special time together 239 00:14:57,295 --> 00:14:59,661 with that, that, that robot of yours? 240 00:14:59,697 --> 00:15:04,134 Because of Data's wonderful after-dinner conversation. 241 00:15:04,169 --> 00:15:07,366 His anecdotes are the stuff of legends 242 00:15:07,405 --> 00:15:09,669 aboard this ship. 243 00:15:09,707 --> 00:15:11,868 So, by using the square root of pi 244 00:15:11,910 --> 00:15:14,845 and multiplying it by nine to the third power 245 00:15:14,879 --> 00:15:17,905 I was about to accurately calculate the distance 246 00:15:17,949 --> 00:15:19,678 between the Omicron system 247 00:15:19,717 --> 00:15:21,947 and the Crab Nebula. 248 00:15:22,020 --> 00:15:25,319 Oh, fascinating, Data. 249 00:15:25,356 --> 00:15:28,325 Absolutely fascinating. 250 00:15:28,359 --> 00:15:33,956 I'm sure Mrs. Troi would love to hear 251 00:15:34,032 --> 00:15:37,661 the one about the anomalous chemical composition 252 00:15:37,702 --> 00:15:39,966 of brown dwarf stars. 253 00:15:40,071 --> 00:15:41,333 Not really. 254 00:15:41,372 --> 00:15:42,339 Yes, Captain 255 00:15:42,373 --> 00:15:44,967 that is a particularly spellbinding subject. 256 00:15:45,043 --> 00:15:47,841 In most stars, the rare Earth element europium 257 00:15:47,879 --> 00:15:50,814 is enriched relative to samarium and gadolinium. 258 00:15:50,849 --> 00:15:51,816 That so? 259 00:15:51,850 --> 00:15:52,817 It is. 260 00:15:52,851 --> 00:15:54,185 However... 261 00:15:54,318 --> 00:15:56,980 Your mother seems quite an interesting woman, Deanna. 262 00:15:57,021 --> 00:15:59,922 Hmm. Perhaps I should tell you something 263 00:15:59,957 --> 00:16:02,926 about my mother's condition at this time. 264 00:16:02,993 --> 00:16:04,255 Condition at this time? 265 00:16:04,295 --> 00:16:06,593 It's something that occurs to Betazed females 266 00:16:06,630 --> 00:16:08,325 as they enter midlife. 267 00:16:08,365 --> 00:16:10,663 We call it "the phase." 268 00:16:10,701 --> 00:16:13,261 Midlife, as in a human female's menopause? 269 00:16:13,304 --> 00:16:14,828 Similar. 270 00:16:14,872 --> 00:16:18,364 It's only at midlife that a Betazoid female becomes... 271 00:16:18,409 --> 00:16:22,846 well, fully sexual, if you know what I mean. 272 00:16:22,880 --> 00:16:24,040 Yes, I think I do. 273 00:16:24,081 --> 00:16:27,141 I also think that I saw the Captain 274 00:16:27,184 --> 00:16:29,618 on his way to her quarters. 275 00:16:29,653 --> 00:16:31,678 I wonder if I shouldn't warn him? 276 00:16:31,722 --> 00:16:32,689 No. 277 00:16:32,723 --> 00:16:33,883 As ship's doctor 278 00:16:33,924 --> 00:16:36,449 I consider it an excellent exercise 279 00:16:36,493 --> 00:16:38,688 for his reflexes and agility. 280 00:16:38,729 --> 00:16:40,253 Doctor! 281 00:16:40,297 --> 00:16:43,164 For staying ahead of your mother. 282 00:16:43,200 --> 00:16:44,667 Yes. 283 00:16:44,702 --> 00:16:49,162 An animal is always at its best when hunted. 284 00:16:49,206 --> 00:16:50,833 Or when hunting. 285 00:16:50,874 --> 00:16:53,900 ...and, at this point, the second co-orbital satellite 286 00:16:53,944 --> 00:16:55,969 avoids a collision with the first... 287 00:16:57,114 --> 00:17:00,914 Deanna, darling, thank the Four Deities you're here. 288 00:17:00,951 --> 00:17:03,044 I hope I'm not interrupting. 289 00:17:03,087 --> 00:17:07,786 No, I must, as a matter of fact, be getting back to the Bridge. 290 00:17:07,825 --> 00:17:11,659 Captain, perhaps I should remain and further entertain our guest. 291 00:17:11,695 --> 00:17:12,821 No. 292 00:17:12,863 --> 00:17:15,331 I mean, I'm sure you're needed on the Bridge as well. 293 00:17:15,366 --> 00:17:20,929 Well, thank you for... a delicious meal. 294 00:17:21,005 --> 00:17:23,803 We must do this again sometime. 295 00:17:23,841 --> 00:17:26,332 I know we will. 296 00:17:33,717 --> 00:17:35,446 Well, Little One 297 00:17:35,486 --> 00:17:41,755 the Captain is every bit as charming as your father was. 298 00:17:44,328 --> 00:17:45,522 Mm. 299 00:17:59,343 --> 00:18:03,074 Data, you will never know how much I owe you for that. 300 00:18:03,113 --> 00:18:04,410 Indeed, Captain. 301 00:18:04,448 --> 00:18:06,746 I know many more interesting anecdotes, sir. 302 00:18:06,784 --> 00:18:07,910 For example... 303 00:18:07,951 --> 00:18:08,918 Data. 304 00:18:08,952 --> 00:18:09,919 Sir? 305 00:18:09,987 --> 00:18:11,113 Later. 306 00:18:11,155 --> 00:18:12,144 Yes, sir. 307 00:18:13,457 --> 00:18:16,324 Why would you come aboard at a time like this? 308 00:18:16,360 --> 00:18:17,384 Well, I had no choice. 309 00:18:17,428 --> 00:18:19,658 I was going to Pacifica, you were going to Pacifica. 310 00:18:19,697 --> 00:18:20,925 Don't be absurd, Mother. 311 00:18:21,031 --> 00:18:22,521 You knew what would happen. 312 00:18:32,476 --> 00:18:34,307 What stage is it in? 313 00:18:34,345 --> 00:18:36,643 Oh, I have it completely under control. 314 00:18:36,680 --> 00:18:37,806 What stage is it in? 315 00:18:37,848 --> 00:18:40,646 Well, far enough along for me to enjoy it, Little One. 316 00:18:40,684 --> 00:18:43,312 Now I know why you wore that dress. 317 00:18:43,354 --> 00:18:45,584 Don't be ridiculous, this simple little dress? 318 00:18:45,622 --> 00:18:48,250 Nothing provocative about it. 319 00:18:48,292 --> 00:18:50,556 What are we going to do? 320 00:18:50,594 --> 00:18:53,586 Well, I'm going to do the only honorable thing there is to do. 321 00:18:53,630 --> 00:18:55,962 And I'd say your Captain has the inside track. 322 00:18:56,033 --> 00:18:58,467 Mother, don't even think it. 323 00:18:58,502 --> 00:18:59,469 Why not? 324 00:18:59,503 --> 00:19:01,300 He was thinking about it all through dinner. 325 00:19:05,609 --> 00:19:07,474 I was what? 326 00:19:14,818 --> 00:19:17,787 I tell you, Deanna, for a telepath 327 00:19:17,821 --> 00:19:22,019 your mother's accuracy leaves much to be desired. 328 00:19:22,059 --> 00:19:24,926 Actually, her telepathic prowess 329 00:19:25,028 --> 00:19:27,929 is quite advanced, except for now. 330 00:19:27,998 --> 00:19:29,659 Except for now? 331 00:19:29,700 --> 00:19:32,430 Don't misunderstand me, Counselor. 332 00:19:32,469 --> 00:19:35,233 Your mother is a beautiful person. 333 00:19:35,272 --> 00:19:38,935 My mother is beginning a physiological phase. 334 00:19:39,009 --> 00:19:40,772 It's one that all Betazoid women 335 00:19:40,811 --> 00:19:43,041 must deal with as they enter midlife. 336 00:19:43,080 --> 00:19:44,809 Yes, it's something Troi warned me about 337 00:19:44,848 --> 00:19:47,339 when we first started to see each other. 338 00:19:47,384 --> 00:19:50,615 A Betazoid woman, when she goes through this phase 339 00:19:50,654 --> 00:19:52,645 quadruples her sex drive. 340 00:19:52,689 --> 00:19:53,815 Or more. 341 00:19:53,857 --> 00:19:55,324 Or more? 342 00:19:55,359 --> 00:19:57,657 You never told me that. 343 00:19:57,694 --> 00:20:00,162 I didn't want to frighten you. 344 00:20:00,197 --> 00:20:01,494 She has opted 345 00:20:01,532 --> 00:20:04,968 for the only dignified option open to her. 346 00:20:05,035 --> 00:20:06,468 Isolation? 347 00:20:06,503 --> 00:20:08,664 She has decided to focus 348 00:20:08,705 --> 00:20:11,606 all her sexual energy on one male 349 00:20:11,642 --> 00:20:16,136 who will, of course, eventually become her husband. 350 00:20:16,180 --> 00:20:19,707 It seems, Captain 351 00:20:19,750 --> 00:20:22,685 that you are the early favorite. 352 00:20:22,719 --> 00:20:24,084 Congratulations, sir. 353 00:20:24,121 --> 00:20:26,715 I'm not amused, Number One. 354 00:20:32,396 --> 00:20:36,264 There must be some way to convince her 355 00:20:36,300 --> 00:20:38,996 that it's quite impossible 356 00:20:39,069 --> 00:20:41,003 without offending her. 357 00:20:41,071 --> 00:20:44,563 You cannot apply human-style logic to this, Captain. 358 00:20:44,608 --> 00:20:46,974 A Betazoid woman in the phase 359 00:20:47,010 --> 00:20:50,002 would be shocked and deeply resentful 360 00:20:50,080 --> 00:20:52,913 should you spurn any such advances. 361 00:20:52,950 --> 00:20:55,316 She would take it personally. 362 00:20:55,352 --> 00:20:57,286 Well, under the circumstances 363 00:20:57,321 --> 00:21:00,484 I think it would be... prudent 364 00:21:00,524 --> 00:21:05,154 if I were to make myself less available 365 00:21:05,195 --> 00:21:07,959 for the duration of the journey. 366 00:21:08,031 --> 00:21:09,293 Agreed. 367 00:21:09,366 --> 00:21:12,665 Setting-- San Francisco, California 368 00:21:12,703 --> 00:21:15,171 United States of America. 369 00:21:15,205 --> 00:21:17,230 The year-- 1941 AD. 370 00:21:17,274 --> 00:21:21,438 The office of Dixon Hill, private investigator. 371 00:21:21,478 --> 00:21:23,173 Program complete. 372 00:21:23,213 --> 00:21:25,704 You may enter when ready. 373 00:22:04,955 --> 00:22:06,786 Hi, Dix. 374 00:22:08,959 --> 00:22:10,256 Madeline. 375 00:22:10,294 --> 00:22:12,922 Good to see you again. 376 00:22:12,963 --> 00:22:14,760 You're too much, Dix. 377 00:22:14,798 --> 00:22:17,665 You make it sound like you ain't seen me in a year. 378 00:22:19,536 --> 00:22:21,094 You got two calls. 379 00:22:21,138 --> 00:22:22,935 They're on your desk. 380 00:22:22,973 --> 00:22:24,099 New cases? 381 00:22:24,141 --> 00:22:25,108 Are you kidding? 382 00:22:25,142 --> 00:22:26,973 The last time we had a new case 383 00:22:27,077 --> 00:22:28,977 Hitler and Stalin were bosom buddies. 384 00:22:29,046 --> 00:22:30,343 The landlord came by. 385 00:22:30,380 --> 00:22:32,940 He wants the geedus, or he wants you out. 386 00:22:32,983 --> 00:22:34,109 The geedus? 387 00:22:34,151 --> 00:22:35,448 The moolah, Dix, the rent. 388 00:22:35,485 --> 00:22:37,350 And since we're on the subject 389 00:22:37,387 --> 00:22:39,821 it's been a month since I seen anything. 390 00:22:39,856 --> 00:22:41,517 Now, I know it's been tough 391 00:22:41,558 --> 00:22:43,549 since you got out of the hospital 392 00:22:43,594 --> 00:22:45,289 but I got responsibilities. 393 00:22:45,329 --> 00:22:48,730 Then I suppose I had better get a case. 394 00:22:48,765 --> 00:22:50,130 It wouldn't hurt. 395 00:23:21,531 --> 00:23:24,967 ~ Let's take a boat to Bermuda ~ 396 00:23:25,002 --> 00:23:28,403 ~ Let's take a plane to Saint Paul ~ 397 00:23:28,438 --> 00:23:31,965 ~ Let's grab a kayak to Quincy or Nyack ~ 398 00:23:32,009 --> 00:23:35,445 ~ Let's get away from it all ~ 399 00:23:35,479 --> 00:23:39,074 ~ Let's take a trip in a trailer ~ 400 00:23:39,116 --> 00:23:42,643 ~ No need to come back at all ~ 401 00:23:42,686 --> 00:23:46,213 ~ Let's take a powder to Boston for chowder ~ 402 00:23:46,256 --> 00:23:49,225 ~ Let's get away from it all... ~ 403 00:23:49,259 --> 00:23:50,556 Unavailable? 404 00:23:50,594 --> 00:23:52,221 Ship's business? 405 00:23:52,262 --> 00:23:55,231 You mean ship's business takes precedence over me? 406 00:23:55,265 --> 00:23:57,233 I'm afraid so, Mother. 407 00:23:57,267 --> 00:24:02,569 Oh, well, he was too old for me anyway. 408 00:24:02,606 --> 00:24:03,937 Homn. 409 00:24:06,777 --> 00:24:10,235 Perhaps we should consider my alternate plan. 410 00:24:10,280 --> 00:24:11,577 Alternate plan? 411 00:24:11,615 --> 00:24:13,742 Oh, you worry too much, Little One. 412 00:24:13,784 --> 00:24:16,218 You mother has the situation well in hand. 413 00:24:23,727 --> 00:24:26,529 There's a gentleman here to see you, Mr. Hill. 414 00:24:26,662 --> 00:24:28,857 And he doesn't look 415 00:24:28,898 --> 00:24:31,594 Iike a client. 416 00:24:31,634 --> 00:24:34,398 Hill, the name is Slade Bender. 417 00:24:34,436 --> 00:24:36,802 Excuse me. 418 00:24:39,808 --> 00:24:43,437 What can I do for you, Mr. Bender? 419 00:24:43,479 --> 00:24:44,946 It's about Alva. 420 00:24:44,980 --> 00:24:48,575 You'll have to be a little more precise. 421 00:24:48,617 --> 00:24:52,986 Okay, you want to play stupid, that's jake with me. 422 00:24:53,088 --> 00:24:54,817 A week ago, a man came in here. 423 00:24:54,857 --> 00:24:57,621 He wanted you to find his girlfriend, name's Alva. 424 00:24:57,660 --> 00:24:59,127 Did I find her? 425 00:24:59,161 --> 00:25:01,391 You know, you're getting on my nerves. 426 00:25:01,430 --> 00:25:02,920 You found her, all right. 427 00:25:02,998 --> 00:25:04,465 Face down in the river. 428 00:25:04,500 --> 00:25:06,593 Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 429 00:25:06,635 --> 00:25:09,832 Yeah, we're all broken up about it. 430 00:25:09,872 --> 00:25:13,239 Especially the boyfriend, who has been indicted for murder. 431 00:25:13,275 --> 00:25:15,607 And what are you here to do? 432 00:25:15,644 --> 00:25:16,941 Ask for a refund? 433 00:25:17,046 --> 00:25:19,514 Nah, I'm here to kill you. 434 00:25:19,548 --> 00:25:21,072 Computer, freeze program! 435 00:25:27,156 --> 00:25:30,751 Computer, this isn't what I wanted at all. 436 00:25:30,793 --> 00:25:32,727 It's much too violent. 437 00:25:32,761 --> 00:25:36,219 I'm here to relax, not to dodge bullets. 438 00:25:36,265 --> 00:25:37,425 Reconfigure. 439 00:25:37,466 --> 00:25:39,559 Please define. 440 00:25:39,602 --> 00:25:43,265 More... ambiance. 441 00:25:43,305 --> 00:25:46,934 Less... substance. 442 00:25:46,976 --> 00:25:49,877 Do you wish to leave the holodeck and reenter 443 00:25:49,912 --> 00:25:52,380 or continue from this point? 444 00:25:52,414 --> 00:25:54,211 No, I will continue. 445 00:25:54,249 --> 00:25:55,546 Program complete. 446 00:25:55,584 --> 00:25:57,211 You may continue. 447 00:25:57,252 --> 00:26:01,211 There's a gentleman here to see you, Mr. Hill. 448 00:26:01,256 --> 00:26:03,622 Thank you, Madeline. 449 00:26:16,438 --> 00:26:18,906 You a private dick? 450 00:26:18,941 --> 00:26:23,071 That's what it says on my door. 451 00:26:23,112 --> 00:26:25,740 Is that supposed to be funny? 452 00:26:25,781 --> 00:26:29,239 Because if it is, you got to know 453 00:26:29,284 --> 00:26:35,484 that I ain't in the mood for funny. 454 00:26:45,267 --> 00:26:47,861 Now, I came here on serious business. 455 00:26:47,903 --> 00:26:50,633 There's a job I want you to do for me. 456 00:26:50,673 --> 00:26:51,697 Computer, freeze program. 457 00:26:54,777 --> 00:26:56,301 Clear. 458 00:26:56,345 --> 00:27:00,213 Computer, this still isn't right. 459 00:27:00,249 --> 00:27:04,549 One kind of violence has been substituted for another. 460 00:27:04,586 --> 00:27:06,884 Reconfigure. 461 00:27:06,922 --> 00:27:08,219 You may continue. 462 00:27:08,257 --> 00:27:09,281 Thank you. 463 00:27:09,324 --> 00:27:11,189 You're through ducking me, Hill! 464 00:27:11,226 --> 00:27:13,126 Computer, freeze program! 465 00:27:18,934 --> 00:27:21,903 Variations on a theme. 466 00:27:21,937 --> 00:27:26,897 Computer, perhaps I am not clearly defining my intent. 467 00:27:26,942 --> 00:27:30,241 The flexibility of the program is limited 468 00:27:30,279 --> 00:27:34,409 to the parameters of the Dixon Hill novels. 469 00:27:34,450 --> 00:27:39,149 Yes, of course. 470 00:27:39,188 --> 00:27:45,252 Even in this state, they possess a certain dignity. 471 00:27:45,294 --> 00:27:48,957 A graceful countenance. 472 00:27:49,064 --> 00:27:52,693 If you say so, Lieutenant. 473 00:27:52,735 --> 00:27:55,203 I see. 474 00:27:55,237 --> 00:27:59,970 Is this how you felt when you first saw me? 475 00:28:00,075 --> 00:28:04,205 Well, maybe at first, a little. 476 00:28:04,246 --> 00:28:07,215 But now that I've seen more Klingons 477 00:28:07,249 --> 00:28:10,480 I've come to think you're handsome 478 00:28:10,519 --> 00:28:11,884 for a Klingon. 479 00:28:11,920 --> 00:28:16,084 That didn't quite come out the way I meant, sir. 480 00:28:19,695 --> 00:28:21,287 I still say 481 00:28:21,330 --> 00:28:24,197 they'd look better in sauce. 482 00:28:24,233 --> 00:28:26,724 When will the good Captain revive them? 483 00:28:26,769 --> 00:28:29,237 Not until we reach Pacifica, ma'am. 484 00:28:29,271 --> 00:28:30,238 Oh. 485 00:28:30,272 --> 00:28:33,400 You seem a fine boy. 486 00:28:33,442 --> 00:28:37,742 One day you'll grow up to be a big, strong man 487 00:28:37,780 --> 00:28:41,045 but I'm afraid I cannot afford to wait for you to mature. 488 00:28:41,083 --> 00:28:44,382 Now that's more like it. 489 00:28:44,419 --> 00:28:46,387 Your thoughts, they're primal, savage. 490 00:28:46,421 --> 00:28:47,547 I like that in a man. 491 00:28:47,589 --> 00:28:50,183 I am not a man. 492 00:28:50,225 --> 00:28:52,318 Well, which is in your favor-- 493 00:28:52,361 --> 00:28:55,159 men so often being irrational and egotistical. 494 00:28:55,197 --> 00:28:56,926 But, unfortunately 495 00:28:56,965 --> 00:29:00,526 I've grown accustomed to human companionship. 496 00:29:00,569 --> 00:29:01,866 Pity. 497 00:29:01,904 --> 00:29:06,238 You'd have made a fine choice. 498 00:29:07,509 --> 00:29:10,239 Well, who's next, Mr. Homn? 499 00:29:12,748 --> 00:29:14,215 Ah, yes. 500 00:29:14,249 --> 00:29:16,217 Let's to it. 501 00:29:16,251 --> 00:29:19,243 I'm not getting any younger. 502 00:29:23,258 --> 00:29:25,453 What was that all about? 503 00:29:35,270 --> 00:29:39,104 So, Madeline, I'll see you later. 504 00:29:40,275 --> 00:29:41,572 Activate program. 505 00:29:41,610 --> 00:29:42,907 Leaving, Dix? 506 00:29:42,945 --> 00:29:44,071 Uh-huh. 507 00:29:44,112 --> 00:29:46,410 You're not going to Rex's Bar, are you? 508 00:29:46,448 --> 00:29:47,608 Rex's Bar. 509 00:29:47,649 --> 00:29:48,946 Why do you ask? 510 00:29:48,984 --> 00:29:52,579 It's one of the messages I left on your desk. 511 00:29:52,621 --> 00:29:55,249 Well, that sounds like an excellent idea. 512 00:29:55,290 --> 00:29:57,918 Would you care to join me? 513 00:29:57,960 --> 00:30:00,485 Me? Have a drink with you? 514 00:30:00,529 --> 00:30:01,587 Why not? 515 00:30:01,630 --> 00:30:03,530 There ain't no "why not" about it. 516 00:30:03,565 --> 00:30:05,965 It's just that this is the first time you ever asked. 517 00:30:06,001 --> 00:30:08,196 Is that a problem? 518 00:30:08,237 --> 00:30:10,102 Not for me. 519 00:30:10,138 --> 00:30:13,471 But you better take this. 520 00:30:17,145 --> 00:30:18,612 Why? 521 00:30:18,647 --> 00:30:21,616 Because if we're going to Rex's Bar 522 00:30:21,650 --> 00:30:23,811 you're going to need it. 523 00:31:02,925 --> 00:31:06,224 Hey, Dix, what do you know and what do you say? 524 00:31:06,261 --> 00:31:07,558 See this? 525 00:31:07,596 --> 00:31:10,895 Germany's getting ready to invade England. 526 00:31:10,933 --> 00:31:12,901 Who's going to stop them? 527 00:31:12,935 --> 00:31:14,402 Somebody better. 528 00:31:14,436 --> 00:31:16,165 Just as long as it isn't us. 529 00:31:16,204 --> 00:31:18,297 The last thing America needs to do 530 00:31:18,340 --> 00:31:20,240 is fight in another World War. 531 00:31:20,275 --> 00:31:23,142 Actually, the Second World War, although disastrous 532 00:31:23,178 --> 00:31:25,806 did end with the United States taking its place 533 00:31:25,847 --> 00:31:28,509 as a dominant world power and cultural influence 534 00:31:28,550 --> 00:31:30,745 in the second half of the 20th century. 535 00:31:30,786 --> 00:31:33,482 Additionally, that war was a catalyst 536 00:31:33,522 --> 00:31:35,717 of technological advancement. 537 00:31:35,757 --> 00:31:38,419 Developments in rocketry and fission 538 00:31:38,460 --> 00:31:40,985 resonate on into the 24th century. 539 00:31:41,063 --> 00:31:43,361 I don't know if I should pour you one, Dix. 540 00:31:43,398 --> 00:31:46,561 Sounds like you got a snootful already. 541 00:31:46,601 --> 00:31:48,364 What's this? 542 00:31:48,403 --> 00:31:49,995 The usual. 543 00:31:50,072 --> 00:31:51,198 Uh-huh, ah yes. Now let me see. 544 00:31:51,239 --> 00:31:53,537 That would be, uh, scotch, neat. 545 00:31:53,575 --> 00:31:54,872 What else? 546 00:31:56,745 --> 00:31:58,076 Mm-hmm. 547 00:32:01,416 --> 00:32:04,078 And for the lady? 548 00:32:05,921 --> 00:32:07,479 Rye and ginger. 549 00:32:28,143 --> 00:32:29,405 Money. 550 00:32:29,444 --> 00:32:32,743 I keep forgetting the need to carry money. 551 00:32:32,781 --> 00:32:35,375 I must remember not to let this happen again. 552 00:32:35,417 --> 00:32:36,475 Right. 553 00:32:36,518 --> 00:32:37,985 I don't mind you being on the cuff 554 00:32:38,020 --> 00:32:40,113 but you're up the sleeve halfway to my collar. 555 00:32:40,155 --> 00:32:44,148 Is that why you wanted to see me, about my bar bill? 556 00:32:44,192 --> 00:32:47,184 No, it's on account of Jimmy Cuzzo. 557 00:32:47,229 --> 00:32:50,221 Jimmy Cuzzo-- I know that name. 558 00:32:50,265 --> 00:32:52,995 He's why I gave you the gun. 559 00:32:53,101 --> 00:32:58,232 What was the name of that case he was involved in? 560 00:32:58,273 --> 00:33:00,273 The Parrot's Claw. 561 00:33:00,406 --> 00:33:02,340 Geez, Dix. 562 00:33:02,375 --> 00:33:05,606 Cuzzo is the guy who iced Marty O'Farron. 563 00:33:05,645 --> 00:33:08,079 They never would have nailed him if it hadn't been for you. 564 00:33:08,114 --> 00:33:10,639 Your testimony got him arranged. 565 00:33:10,683 --> 00:33:11,877 Yeah. 566 00:33:11,917 --> 00:33:13,680 Yours and mine. 567 00:33:13,719 --> 00:33:15,710 So, you brought me here 568 00:33:15,755 --> 00:33:19,156 because you didn't want to face him alone. 569 00:33:19,191 --> 00:33:21,056 I don't want to face him at all. 570 00:33:21,093 --> 00:33:23,061 I'm hoping that seeing us together 571 00:33:23,095 --> 00:33:24,790 will slow him up long enough 572 00:33:24,830 --> 00:33:26,229 to get some things straight. 573 00:33:26,265 --> 00:33:27,960 And if it doesn't? 574 00:33:28,034 --> 00:33:30,662 Then you'll just have to kill him. 575 00:33:35,207 --> 00:33:38,199 Bridge, this is Dr. Pulaski. 576 00:33:38,244 --> 00:33:40,508 We've just completed the transfer. 577 00:33:40,546 --> 00:33:43,174 The Antedeans are now in Sick Bay. 578 00:33:43,215 --> 00:33:44,546 Acknowledged, Doctor. 579 00:33:47,353 --> 00:33:49,253 Mother, what are you doing here? 580 00:33:49,288 --> 00:33:51,483 You can't just stroll onto the Bridge 581 00:33:51,524 --> 00:33:52,991 whenever you feel like it. 582 00:33:53,059 --> 00:33:54,856 But I didn't just stroll on, dear. 583 00:33:54,894 --> 00:33:58,523 I took that turbo tube, or whatever you call it. 584 00:33:58,564 --> 00:33:59,861 Uh, the Captain's not here? 585 00:33:59,899 --> 00:34:02,697 Um, he is busy elsewhere, ma'am. 586 00:34:02,735 --> 00:34:04,362 Oh, well... 587 00:34:04,403 --> 00:34:07,065 I have other interests as well. 588 00:34:07,106 --> 00:34:09,233 You're scheming something, Mother. 589 00:34:09,275 --> 00:34:12,608 Don't try to fool me-- I can tell. 590 00:34:12,645 --> 00:34:14,510 You're always so melodramatic, Little One. 591 00:34:14,547 --> 00:34:17,141 I'm not scheming, I'm deciding. 592 00:34:20,019 --> 00:34:21,714 Mother, not him. 593 00:34:21,754 --> 00:34:24,052 And why not him? 594 00:34:24,090 --> 00:34:26,149 He 's adorable. 595 00:34:36,435 --> 00:34:38,062 Pulaski to Bridge. 596 00:34:38,104 --> 00:34:39,401 Riker here. 597 00:34:39,438 --> 00:34:41,668 The Antedeans are coming around. 598 00:34:41,707 --> 00:34:44,676 They are currently in the early stages of post-hibernation. 599 00:34:44,710 --> 00:34:47,508 How long until they're fully conscious? 600 00:34:47,546 --> 00:34:49,514 I'd guess it to be a matter of hours now. 601 00:34:49,548 --> 00:34:52,176 Very well. I'll inform the Captain. 602 00:34:52,218 --> 00:34:53,515 If you'll excuse me, ma'am. 603 00:34:53,552 --> 00:34:55,383 You're going to see the Captain? 604 00:34:55,421 --> 00:34:58,356 But I thought he was tied up on ship's business. 605 00:34:58,391 --> 00:34:59,949 In a manner of speaking, he is. 606 00:34:59,992 --> 00:35:01,755 I'm not going to be disturbing him. 607 00:35:01,794 --> 00:35:03,352 I'll just give him the message. 608 00:35:03,396 --> 00:35:04,920 Oh, excellent timing. 609 00:35:04,964 --> 00:35:07,057 Then you may also inform him about us. 610 00:35:07,099 --> 00:35:08,293 Us? 611 00:35:08,334 --> 00:35:09,358 You don't mind 612 00:35:09,402 --> 00:35:12,929 if I let our ship's crew know first, do you, William? 613 00:35:13,038 --> 00:35:13,936 Uh, friends... 614 00:35:14,039 --> 00:35:15,631 dear friends. 615 00:35:15,674 --> 00:35:17,164 You are all invited 616 00:35:17,209 --> 00:35:20,542 to a prestigious occasion on the planet Pacifica. 617 00:35:20,579 --> 00:35:22,740 No. 618 00:35:22,782 --> 00:35:26,377 There, on the shores of the Western sea 619 00:35:26,419 --> 00:35:29,547 in a traditional Betazoid ceremony 620 00:35:29,588 --> 00:35:32,056 your Commander Riker and l 621 00:35:32,091 --> 00:35:35,891 will be joined in the union of matrimony. 622 00:35:38,597 --> 00:35:39,894 Married? 623 00:35:39,932 --> 00:35:42,867 Until death us do part. 624 00:35:54,346 --> 00:35:57,110 Mrs. Troi, I don't know how to tell you this... 625 00:35:57,149 --> 00:35:59,117 Oh, I know how you feel, dear. 626 00:35:59,151 --> 00:36:01,415 You're overwhelmed with excitement. 627 00:36:01,454 --> 00:36:03,081 Oh, believe me, I understand. 628 00:36:03,122 --> 00:36:05,386 We'll talk about the details later. 629 00:36:05,424 --> 00:36:08,325 Right now, there are preparations to be made. 630 00:36:09,662 --> 00:36:10,924 Why did you stop me? 631 00:36:10,996 --> 00:36:13,464 Somebody needs to set her straight. 632 00:36:13,499 --> 00:36:15,558 I think I'll leave that to the Captain. 633 00:36:15,601 --> 00:36:16,932 Coward. 634 00:36:17,036 --> 00:36:21,939 Commander, are you planning on going into the holodeck? 635 00:36:22,007 --> 00:36:23,304 I thought I might. 636 00:36:23,342 --> 00:36:25,469 Would you like to join me? 637 00:36:25,511 --> 00:36:29,948 Could you postpone our departure for just five minutes, sir? 638 00:36:30,015 --> 00:36:32,540 No problem. 639 00:36:36,088 --> 00:36:38,921 You said you had responsibilities. 640 00:36:38,958 --> 00:36:40,585 What exactly did you mean? 641 00:36:40,626 --> 00:36:43,424 You know about my mother's cousin. 642 00:36:43,462 --> 00:36:46,898 The girl from San Antonio I told you about? 643 00:36:47,967 --> 00:36:49,628 Jimmy. 644 00:36:55,407 --> 00:36:57,932 I'm as jumpy as Haircut Lapinski 645 00:36:57,977 --> 00:37:00,172 trying to land on a fraction. 646 00:37:00,212 --> 00:37:02,112 Sorry to bother you, Captain. 647 00:37:02,147 --> 00:37:03,114 Captain? 648 00:37:03,148 --> 00:37:04,274 Call me Dix. 649 00:37:04,316 --> 00:37:05,442 Sorry to bother you, Dix. 650 00:37:05,484 --> 00:37:07,145 But our two passengers have awakened. 651 00:37:07,186 --> 00:37:08,619 Oh, then it's time for me to go. 652 00:37:08,654 --> 00:37:10,451 What about Jimmy Cuzzo? 653 00:37:10,489 --> 00:37:13,287 You can't leave Rex to face him alone. 654 00:37:13,325 --> 00:37:14,792 I'll be back before Jimmy Cuzzo arrives. 655 00:37:14,827 --> 00:37:16,260 I guarantee, it will be taken care of. 656 00:37:16,295 --> 00:37:17,262 Just relax. 657 00:37:17,296 --> 00:37:19,924 Your friends have time for one drink 658 00:37:19,965 --> 00:37:21,125 haven't they, Dix? 659 00:37:21,166 --> 00:37:22,463 Oh, yes, of course. 660 00:37:22,501 --> 00:37:23,991 One more round. 661 00:37:28,507 --> 00:37:30,805 These are my associates. 662 00:37:30,843 --> 00:37:33,141 This is "Nails" from Chicago 663 00:37:33,178 --> 00:37:34,645 and this is, uh... 664 00:37:34,680 --> 00:37:35,647 Carlos. 665 00:37:35,681 --> 00:37:37,080 From South America. 666 00:37:37,116 --> 00:37:38,413 This is Madeline, my secretary 667 00:37:38,450 --> 00:37:40,577 and I want you to meet Rex... 668 00:37:40,619 --> 00:37:43,918 You know, I don't think I ever heard your last name. 669 00:37:43,956 --> 00:37:45,389 Hmm, don't think I have one. 670 00:37:45,424 --> 00:37:46,516 Just Rex, that's all. 671 00:37:46,559 --> 00:37:48,288 So, fellas, tell me your troubles. 672 00:37:48,327 --> 00:37:49,351 Well, troubles. 673 00:37:49,395 --> 00:37:50,828 We've got some, Captain. 674 00:37:50,863 --> 00:37:53,423 It seems that a certain woman-- both wealthy and beautiful-- 675 00:37:53,465 --> 00:37:55,160 now thinks that she's going to marry me. 676 00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:57,668 She's got looks and bucks? 677 00:37:57,703 --> 00:38:01,537 Sounds like you've got yourself one heck of a deal. 678 00:38:05,477 --> 00:38:09,607 Oh, my fiance just has to see how I look in this. 679 00:38:09,648 --> 00:38:11,309 Come along, Homn. 680 00:38:18,324 --> 00:38:19,916 Hello, uh... computer? 681 00:38:19,992 --> 00:38:23,120 Is Commander Riker still on the Bridge? 682 00:38:23,162 --> 00:38:24,459 Negative. 683 00:38:24,496 --> 00:38:27,294 Riker is currently in Holodeck 3. 684 00:38:27,333 --> 00:38:28,800 Holodeck? 685 00:38:28,834 --> 00:38:30,131 Where is that? 686 00:38:30,169 --> 00:38:32,296 Follow the com panel lights. 687 00:38:32,338 --> 00:38:34,306 They will lead you there. 688 00:38:34,340 --> 00:38:35,568 Com...? Oh. Oh. 689 00:38:35,608 --> 00:38:36,973 Oh. 690 00:38:43,215 --> 00:38:45,240 Good God, what's that? 691 00:38:52,625 --> 00:38:55,753 I bet that's the broad with the big bucks. 692 00:38:55,794 --> 00:38:57,193 Hey, come on over here, darling. 693 00:38:57,229 --> 00:39:00,255 I've got the best stool in the house 694 00:39:00,299 --> 00:39:01,960 saved for you. 695 00:39:02,001 --> 00:39:05,767 So this is where you've been hiding, Jean-Luc. 696 00:39:05,804 --> 00:39:11,106 I'm surprised you let this part of the ship get this dirty. 697 00:39:11,143 --> 00:39:12,440 Oh, relax, Commander. 698 00:39:12,478 --> 00:39:15,447 You've been making your true feelings quite clear. 699 00:39:15,481 --> 00:39:18,507 Obviously, you feel unable to handle me. 700 00:39:18,550 --> 00:39:21,576 Anyway, why would a beautiful, high-class lady like yourself 701 00:39:21,620 --> 00:39:25,420 want to hook up with a mug like that? 702 00:39:25,457 --> 00:39:27,652 You're too good for him, if you ask me. 703 00:39:27,693 --> 00:39:30,218 You are a very interesting person. 704 00:39:30,262 --> 00:39:32,628 You're not so bad yourself. 705 00:39:32,665 --> 00:39:36,465 In fact, you're as much class as this joint's ever seen. 706 00:39:36,502 --> 00:39:38,527 Here. 707 00:39:38,570 --> 00:39:40,128 On the house. 708 00:39:40,172 --> 00:39:41,639 It's French. 709 00:39:41,674 --> 00:39:43,107 Well, almost. 710 00:39:43,142 --> 00:39:45,474 This is the most remarkable man. 711 00:39:45,511 --> 00:39:48,105 I've never met anyone like him. 712 00:39:48,147 --> 00:39:50,411 I don't suppose you have. 713 00:39:50,449 --> 00:39:52,713 He's strong. 714 00:39:52,751 --> 00:39:54,878 I get no thoughts from him at all. 715 00:39:54,920 --> 00:39:55,944 Nothing. 716 00:39:55,988 --> 00:39:57,819 Well, I've never known a man 717 00:39:57,856 --> 00:40:00,654 so able to keep his true feelings completely hidden. 718 00:40:00,693 --> 00:40:02,320 That's because... 719 00:40:02,361 --> 00:40:03,828 No man has ever 720 00:40:03,862 --> 00:40:05,955 been such a mystery to me. 721 00:40:06,031 --> 00:40:09,797 I usually know their thoughts before they do. 722 00:40:09,835 --> 00:40:11,769 But not with me, huh? 723 00:40:11,804 --> 00:40:17,834 No, and I never realized how erotic that could be. 724 00:40:19,778 --> 00:40:24,977 Um... carry my beverage to that table. 725 00:40:25,050 --> 00:40:29,384 We have some things to discuss. 726 00:40:44,369 --> 00:40:48,396 ~ Somewhere there's music ~ 727 00:40:48,440 --> 00:40:51,142 ~ How faint the tune ~ 728 00:40:51,142 --> 00:40:52,541 ~ How faint the tune ~ 729 00:40:52,576 --> 00:40:55,170 ~ Somewhere there's heaven... ~ 730 00:40:55,212 --> 00:40:56,702 Should we tell her? 731 00:40:56,747 --> 00:40:59,147 ~ How high the moon... ~ 732 00:40:59,183 --> 00:41:01,947 I think it would be only fair 733 00:41:01,986 --> 00:41:04,955 but let's allow her the moment. 734 00:41:05,022 --> 00:41:08,185 ~ When love is far away, too... ~ 735 00:41:08,225 --> 00:41:11,160 Food. Food. 736 00:41:11,195 --> 00:41:13,163 Worf, the vermicula. 737 00:41:13,197 --> 00:41:16,689 Food. Food. Food. 738 00:41:20,871 --> 00:41:23,533 Pulaski to Captain Picard. 739 00:41:23,574 --> 00:41:25,132 Go ahead, Doctor. 740 00:41:25,176 --> 00:41:27,576 Our passengers are on their feet. 741 00:41:27,611 --> 00:41:28,839 Understood. 742 00:41:28,879 --> 00:41:30,506 I better get to the Bridge. 743 00:41:30,548 --> 00:41:31,708 What's their condition? 744 00:41:31,749 --> 00:41:33,649 Hungry. 745 00:41:35,853 --> 00:41:39,448 Would you like to be shown to your rooms? 746 00:41:51,001 --> 00:41:53,629 Are you coming, Mrs. Troi? 747 00:41:53,671 --> 00:41:55,969 Not just yet. 748 00:41:56,006 --> 00:41:58,975 Tell William that I'm sorry 749 00:41:59,009 --> 00:42:03,469 but Rex and I are getting married. 750 00:42:03,514 --> 00:42:08,144 Mrs. Troi, your government expects me to deliver you 751 00:42:08,185 --> 00:42:10,312 to the conference on time 752 00:42:10,354 --> 00:42:13,152 and that's what I intend to do. 753 00:42:13,190 --> 00:42:15,488 Pity. 754 00:42:15,526 --> 00:42:17,960 Duty calls, darling. 755 00:42:18,028 --> 00:42:21,361 But I'll be back for you later. 756 00:42:22,366 --> 00:42:23,890 Mrs. Troi, there is something 757 00:42:23,934 --> 00:42:26,664 you ought to know about Rex. 758 00:42:26,704 --> 00:42:27,864 Oh? 759 00:42:36,914 --> 00:42:40,611 Imagine, allowing me to go on like that 760 00:42:40,651 --> 00:42:44,109 with that man who doesn't even exist. 761 00:42:44,154 --> 00:42:46,714 But you always say you like surprises, Mother. 762 00:42:46,757 --> 00:42:47,746 Hmm. 763 00:42:49,293 --> 00:42:51,818 Why are they still here? 764 00:42:53,564 --> 00:42:55,759 We thought since you were going to the same conference 765 00:42:55,799 --> 00:42:56,891 you might like to beam down 766 00:42:56,934 --> 00:42:57,958 with the other delegates. 767 00:42:58,002 --> 00:43:00,368 They're not delegates, those two are assassins. 768 00:43:00,404 --> 00:43:01,598 That is an outrage! 769 00:43:01,639 --> 00:43:02,606 Lies! 770 00:43:02,640 --> 00:43:05,700 We demand you transport us at once. 771 00:43:05,743 --> 00:43:07,176 Don't bother to deny it. 772 00:43:07,211 --> 00:43:09,111 Your minds are so unsophisticated 773 00:43:09,146 --> 00:43:10,841 I can read your thoughts in my sleep. 774 00:43:10,881 --> 00:43:14,681 Oh, their robes are lined with ultritium. 775 00:43:14,718 --> 00:43:15,946 Highly explosive. 776 00:43:16,053 --> 00:43:18,647 Virtually undetectable by your transporter. 777 00:43:18,689 --> 00:43:19,713 She is correct, sir. 778 00:43:19,757 --> 00:43:21,952 I am detecting large amounts of ultritium. 779 00:43:22,026 --> 00:43:23,323 Well, of course you are. 780 00:43:23,360 --> 00:43:26,761 They were planning on blowing up the entire conference. 781 00:43:26,797 --> 00:43:28,662 Mr. Worf, take them to Level 5. 782 00:43:28,699 --> 00:43:31,361 Disarm them. Hold them for questioning. 783 00:43:31,402 --> 00:43:32,869 Aye, sir. 784 00:43:50,554 --> 00:43:51,851 Ah, well. 785 00:43:51,889 --> 00:43:55,325 I didn't find a mate, but I did save the conference 786 00:43:55,359 --> 00:43:57,259 as well as your reputations. 787 00:43:57,294 --> 00:43:59,421 All in a day's work, I suppose. 788 00:43:59,463 --> 00:44:02,296 Good-bye, Mrs. Troi... 789 00:44:02,333 --> 00:44:04,494 and thank you. 790 00:44:10,007 --> 00:44:13,135 Energize, Chief O'Brien. 791 00:44:15,346 --> 00:44:19,578 Jean-Luc, shame on you 792 00:44:19,616 --> 00:44:21,846 for thinking such a thing.