1 00:00:09,810 --> 00:00:11,778 What's the matter, Harry? You look a little pale. 2 00:00:11,845 --> 00:00:16,874 I volunteered for a test flight, not a suicide mission. 3 00:00:16,950 --> 00:00:19,749 How can we put the new Delta Flyer through her paces 4 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:21,288 without taking a few risks? 5 00:00:22,356 --> 00:00:23,448 Another risk like that, 6 00:00:23,524 --> 00:00:26,289 and we'll have to rebuild her all over again. 7 00:00:28,896 --> 00:00:31,422 There's a vessel coming up fast off our starboard beam. 8 00:00:31,498 --> 00:00:33,091 Shields. 9 00:00:33,166 --> 00:00:35,498 Range: 50 kilometers. 10 00:00:35,569 --> 00:00:36,661 Ten. 11 00:00:36,737 --> 00:00:38,262 It's pulling alongside. 12 00:00:39,339 --> 00:00:42,309 Wow, nice ship. 13 00:00:42,376 --> 00:00:43,172 It's scanning us. 14 00:00:43,243 --> 00:00:45,371 This is Lieutenant Tom Paris. 15 00:00:45,445 --> 00:00:47,311 Please identify yourself. 16 00:00:47,381 --> 00:00:51,648 Vectored exhaust ports, accelerated driver coils. 17 00:00:51,718 --> 00:00:53,914 Your vessel must be fast. 18 00:00:53,987 --> 00:00:55,682 Gets us where we want to go. 19 00:00:55,756 --> 00:00:56,985 Check your scanners. 20 00:00:57,057 --> 00:00:58,115 You'll see a comet 21 00:00:58,191 --> 00:01:00,626 on the other side of the asteroid field. 22 00:01:00,694 --> 00:01:03,789 I wonder which of our ships could get there first. 23 00:01:03,864 --> 00:01:05,923 Sounds like a challenge. 24 00:01:06,033 --> 00:01:08,934 Are you going to accept? 25 00:01:09,036 --> 00:01:11,698 We are not going to race her. 26 00:01:11,772 --> 00:01:13,638 This is a test flight, right? 27 00:01:13,707 --> 00:01:14,640 Yeah, but... 28 00:01:14,708 --> 00:01:16,938 What better way to test the new ship than to see 29 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:18,943 how it stands up to a little competition. 30 00:01:19,079 --> 00:01:20,604 We're ready over here. 31 00:01:20,681 --> 00:01:22,342 Should I count to three? 32 00:01:23,784 --> 00:01:24,979 Guess not. 33 00:03:17,864 --> 00:03:20,458 She's a lot more maneuverable than we are. 34 00:03:20,534 --> 00:03:21,899 Not that I'm endorsing 35 00:03:21,968 --> 00:03:24,733 this misguided exercise, but maybe we can even the odds. 36 00:03:26,306 --> 00:03:27,603 The new impulse thrusters. 37 00:03:27,674 --> 00:03:30,041 Ah, now, that's the spirit, Harry. 38 00:03:37,984 --> 00:03:39,577 We're catching up. 39 00:03:39,653 --> 00:03:41,212 100 meters. 40 00:03:41,288 --> 00:03:42,346 Fifty. 41 00:03:42,422 --> 00:03:44,584 Bring the backup generators on line 42 00:03:44,658 --> 00:03:46,456 and reroute power to the thrusters. 43 00:03:59,406 --> 00:04:02,467 And it's the Delta Flyer by a nose. 44 00:04:03,977 --> 00:04:05,445 Something's wrong with her ship. 45 00:04:05,512 --> 00:04:08,106 The cabin's filling up with nyocene gas. 46 00:04:08,181 --> 00:04:09,842 Stand by for emergency transport. 47 00:04:17,657 --> 00:04:19,625 You all right? 48 00:04:19,693 --> 00:04:21,286 I think so. 49 00:04:21,361 --> 00:04:23,090 I told you this wasn't a good idea. 50 00:04:23,163 --> 00:04:26,622 Oh, does that mean you're afraid to try again? 51 00:04:26,700 --> 00:04:28,259 Yeah, Harry? 52 00:04:28,335 --> 00:04:29,632 You afraid? 53 00:04:29,703 --> 00:04:32,195 No. Of course not. 54 00:04:32,272 --> 00:04:35,537 It's just... your ship is in no shape for a rematch. 55 00:04:35,609 --> 00:04:37,941 My power transformer overloaded. 56 00:04:38,044 --> 00:04:40,172 I bet we could find you a spare back on Voyager. 57 00:04:40,247 --> 00:04:42,147 We were about to head back anyway. 58 00:04:42,215 --> 00:04:43,307 Right, Tom? 59 00:04:43,383 --> 00:04:46,512 Yeah, whatever you say, Ensign Eager. 60 00:04:51,558 --> 00:04:53,788 I've been looking forward to my holodeck time all week. 61 00:04:53,860 --> 00:04:56,386 Why can't you borrow three hours from someone else? 62 00:04:56,463 --> 00:04:58,625 Yours are the last piece to the puzzle. 63 00:04:58,698 --> 00:05:04,159 Tom and I have finally managed to get a weekend off together. 64 00:05:04,237 --> 00:05:06,331 I've been trading favors with members of the crew, 65 00:05:06,406 --> 00:05:08,170 so that we could get the holodeck to ourselves. 66 00:05:08,241 --> 00:05:09,367 A romantic getaway? 67 00:05:09,442 --> 00:05:10,807 Well, that's the idea, yes. 68 00:05:10,877 --> 00:05:14,245 Well, ordinarily I wouldn't hesitate to oblige. 69 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:15,645 But I've been looking forward 70 00:05:15,715 --> 00:05:17,410 to indulging myself in a new hobby. 71 00:05:17,484 --> 00:05:19,077 Something human doctors have been enjoying 72 00:05:19,152 --> 00:05:20,278 for centuries. 73 00:05:22,489 --> 00:05:24,287 I've already booked a tee time. 74 00:05:25,826 --> 00:05:28,761 Well, if your "tee time" 75 00:05:28,829 --> 00:05:30,888 is more important than our happiness-- 76 00:05:30,964 --> 00:05:34,127 our first chance to be alone in months... 77 00:05:34,201 --> 00:05:36,863 Fine. 78 00:05:36,937 --> 00:05:38,701 Take my three hours. 79 00:05:38,772 --> 00:05:40,740 Thank you. 80 00:05:40,807 --> 00:05:43,367 So what program are you planning to run? 81 00:05:43,443 --> 00:05:45,377 Something new called Gedi Prime. 82 00:05:45,445 --> 00:05:46,844 I've heard of that. 83 00:05:46,913 --> 00:05:48,347 The vacation paradise 84 00:05:48,415 --> 00:05:50,816 that makes Risa look like a tourist trap. 85 00:05:50,884 --> 00:05:51,817 Endless kilometers 86 00:05:51,885 --> 00:05:53,876 of crystalline beaches, mood reefs, 87 00:05:53,954 --> 00:05:55,115 bioluminescent waterfalls... 88 00:05:55,188 --> 00:05:58,351 And a championship golf course, if I'm not mistaken. 89 00:05:58,425 --> 00:06:00,052 Why don't I just join you? 90 00:06:00,126 --> 00:06:02,185 Somehow, I don't think that would add to the mood. 91 00:06:02,262 --> 00:06:04,424 Don't be so sure. 92 00:06:04,497 --> 00:06:06,522 You haven't seen me in a bathing suit. 93 00:06:10,637 --> 00:06:12,264 Could you hand me the veridium injector? 94 00:06:16,977 --> 00:06:18,604 Veridium injector. 95 00:06:18,678 --> 00:06:20,646 Uh... let's see. 96 00:06:20,714 --> 00:06:23,308 The one with the long handle. 97 00:06:25,118 --> 00:06:26,381 Of course. 98 00:06:32,325 --> 00:06:34,817 Comfortable. 99 00:06:34,895 --> 00:06:37,193 My copilot thinks so, too. 100 00:06:37,264 --> 00:06:38,425 Copilot? 101 00:06:38,498 --> 00:06:41,695 I was on my way to meet him when I ran into you. 102 00:06:41,768 --> 00:06:46,262 So, tell me more about where you're from. 103 00:06:46,339 --> 00:06:51,709 It's a small trinary system about half a parsec from here. 104 00:06:51,778 --> 00:06:54,543 Three suns-- it must make for some long days. 105 00:06:57,617 --> 00:06:59,881 Are you always this inquisitive? 106 00:06:59,953 --> 00:07:03,446 That depends on who I'm talking to. 107 00:07:03,523 --> 00:07:07,858 Your new power transformer is installed and ready to go. 108 00:07:07,928 --> 00:07:09,327 Thanks. 109 00:07:09,396 --> 00:07:11,455 And your impulse drive is a real beauty. 110 00:07:11,531 --> 00:07:13,056 I designed it myself. 111 00:07:13,133 --> 00:07:15,329 But I couldn't help noticing 112 00:07:15,402 --> 00:07:18,633 your warp system seems so... rudimentary. 113 00:07:18,705 --> 00:07:22,039 Warp's fine, if you like going fast in a straight line. 114 00:07:22,108 --> 00:07:24,577 But, to me, that's just physics, not flying. 115 00:07:24,644 --> 00:07:26,578 I guess it's a matter of taste. 116 00:07:26,646 --> 00:07:29,240 Anyway, for the kind of flying I'm here for, 117 00:07:29,316 --> 00:07:30,579 warp is not a factor. 118 00:07:30,650 --> 00:07:33,847 The race course is only two billion kilometers long. 119 00:07:33,920 --> 00:07:35,820 Race course? 120 00:07:35,889 --> 00:07:38,085 What kind of race course? 121 00:07:38,158 --> 00:07:40,456 The Antarian Trans-Stellar Rally-- 122 00:07:40,527 --> 00:07:43,724 three segments covering 2.3 billion kilometers. 123 00:07:43,797 --> 00:07:46,767 With obstacles ranging from dwarf star clusters 124 00:07:46,833 --> 00:07:47,925 to K-class anomalies. 125 00:07:48,034 --> 00:07:49,934 Two-man crews, and most importantly 126 00:07:50,003 --> 00:07:52,165 each ship is limited to sublight speeds. 127 00:07:52,238 --> 00:07:53,467 It, it's the ultimate test 128 00:07:53,540 --> 00:07:55,440 of ship design and piloting skills. 129 00:07:55,508 --> 00:07:59,206 Not to mention a serious drain on Voyager's resources. 130 00:07:59,279 --> 00:08:02,044 You're suggesting we reassign 15 crewmen 131 00:08:02,115 --> 00:08:04,015 to "modify" the Delta Flyer? 132 00:08:04,084 --> 00:08:06,610 The race has very specific guidelines. 133 00:08:06,686 --> 00:08:09,519 All the ships have to use enriched deuterium fuel. 134 00:08:09,589 --> 00:08:11,887 The Delta Flyers not equipped for that. 135 00:08:11,992 --> 00:08:14,757 Irina agreed to lend us a fuel converter. 136 00:08:14,828 --> 00:08:16,592 Captain, this race 137 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:18,495 is more than just a sporting event. 138 00:08:18,565 --> 00:08:20,863 Until recently, this region was a war zone. 139 00:08:20,934 --> 00:08:21,992 Four different species fought 140 00:08:22,068 --> 00:08:23,399 for nearly a century to control it. 141 00:08:23,470 --> 00:08:26,440 Now, for the first time, they're competing peacefully 142 00:08:26,506 --> 00:08:29,237 to commemorate the new treaty that ended the war. 143 00:08:29,309 --> 00:08:32,210 This race embodies everything the Federation values-- 144 00:08:32,278 --> 00:08:33,507 a peaceful coexistence, 145 00:08:33,580 --> 00:08:35,105 free exchange of ideas. 146 00:08:35,181 --> 00:08:37,047 I think it's a great idea. 147 00:08:37,117 --> 00:08:39,711 - You do? - You do? 148 00:08:39,786 --> 00:08:41,584 Absolutely. 149 00:08:41,654 --> 00:08:44,919 This competition is just the sort of break we need. 150 00:08:44,991 --> 00:08:47,551 It would give us a chance to make some friends 151 00:08:47,627 --> 00:08:51,393 and allow the crew a little RandR. 152 00:08:53,233 --> 00:08:54,598 Request granted. 153 00:08:54,667 --> 00:08:56,260 Thank you, Captain. 154 00:08:56,336 --> 00:08:58,464 One thing, gentlemen. 155 00:08:58,538 --> 00:09:00,768 Now that we're in this race, 156 00:09:00,840 --> 00:09:02,205 we're in it to win. 157 00:09:02,275 --> 00:09:05,301 After all, Starfleet's honor is at stake. 158 00:09:05,378 --> 00:09:07,107 Don't worry. 159 00:09:07,180 --> 00:09:10,047 It's in good hands. 160 00:09:28,535 --> 00:09:30,162 A little tip, Doc. 161 00:09:30,236 --> 00:09:34,332 This game was not meant to be played indoors. 162 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:36,501 Here to rub salt in the wound? 163 00:09:36,576 --> 00:09:37,907 I beg your pardon? 164 00:09:38,044 --> 00:09:41,776 I planned to be putting the greens at St. Andrews. 165 00:09:41,848 --> 00:09:45,182 Instead... I'm putting into beakers in Sick Bay, 166 00:09:45,251 --> 00:09:46,218 thanks to you. 167 00:09:46,286 --> 00:09:47,219 Me? 168 00:09:47,287 --> 00:09:48,277 Oh, don't be coy. 169 00:09:48,354 --> 00:09:49,788 I've already approved your time off. 170 00:09:49,856 --> 00:09:52,484 The Captain's told you about the race already? 171 00:09:52,559 --> 00:09:54,288 What race? 172 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:56,658 I was referring to your romantic getaway. 173 00:09:58,498 --> 00:09:59,590 Oh, no. 174 00:09:59,666 --> 00:10:02,636 Don't tell me you forgot. 175 00:10:02,702 --> 00:10:03,635 Uh, do me a favor, Doc. 176 00:10:03,703 --> 00:10:04,795 Keep a lock on my bio-signs. 177 00:10:04,871 --> 00:10:05,804 What for? 178 00:10:05,872 --> 00:10:07,601 Because in about five minutes, 179 00:10:07,674 --> 00:10:10,666 there may be a medical emergency in Engineering. 180 00:10:11,811 --> 00:10:15,338 Hmm. Maybe I can get that tee time back. 181 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:26,050 Hi. 182 00:10:27,260 --> 00:10:28,955 You're early. 183 00:10:35,802 --> 00:10:36,963 You packed? 184 00:10:37,070 --> 00:10:39,198 Not yet. 185 00:10:39,272 --> 00:10:42,435 Um... actually... 186 00:10:42,509 --> 00:10:44,238 there might be a little problem. 187 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:45,675 Problem? 188 00:10:47,847 --> 00:10:50,179 I have a chance to pilot the Flyer in a race-- 189 00:10:50,250 --> 00:10:52,446 uh, a really unique race-- 190 00:10:52,519 --> 00:10:55,489 and the Captain thinks it's a great idea... 191 00:10:55,555 --> 00:10:59,719 So, I guess I got so excited that I forgot about our plans. 192 00:11:00,927 --> 00:11:02,486 But Il don't have to do it. 193 00:11:02,562 --> 00:11:04,496 The Captain would understand. 194 00:11:04,564 --> 00:11:05,690 It's all right. 195 00:11:05,765 --> 00:11:07,426 No, no, I should have remembered. 196 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:10,094 It's just that this seemed like such an amazing opportunity. 197 00:11:10,170 --> 00:11:11,160 Pilots from all over... 198 00:11:11,237 --> 00:11:12,966 I said it's okay. 199 00:11:14,908 --> 00:11:16,239 Really? 200 00:11:16,309 --> 00:11:19,210 The holodeck will always be here. 201 00:11:19,279 --> 00:11:20,747 This race won't. 202 00:11:24,651 --> 00:11:27,177 I do not deserve you. 203 00:11:27,253 --> 00:11:29,517 You're right about that. 204 00:11:31,224 --> 00:11:34,819 So, um, we'll plan this vacation for another time. 205 00:11:34,894 --> 00:11:36,123 Sure. 206 00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:38,096 I-I'm going to make this up to you. 207 00:11:38,164 --> 00:11:39,654 I promise. 208 00:11:50,210 --> 00:11:51,769 Late night? 209 00:11:55,782 --> 00:11:57,181 Can I get you anything? 210 00:11:57,250 --> 00:11:58,740 No, thanks. 211 00:12:02,589 --> 00:12:03,852 Are you okay? 212 00:12:03,923 --> 00:12:05,687 Oh, my feet. Ah. 213 00:12:05,758 --> 00:12:07,658 I haven't had a chance to sit down all day. 214 00:12:07,727 --> 00:12:09,786 If you're thinking of cheering me up, 215 00:12:09,862 --> 00:12:11,387 don't bother. 216 00:12:11,464 --> 00:12:14,024 Hmm. Who, me? Never. 217 00:12:14,100 --> 00:12:15,033 And by the way, 218 00:12:15,101 --> 00:12:16,899 you can have your holodeck time back. 219 00:12:16,970 --> 00:12:19,462 What about your weekend with Tom? 220 00:12:19,539 --> 00:12:21,974 He just canceled it. 221 00:12:23,543 --> 00:12:26,808 Does he have any idea how much planning it took? 222 00:12:26,879 --> 00:12:28,506 No. 223 00:12:28,581 --> 00:12:31,073 And you're not going to tell him, either. 224 00:12:32,852 --> 00:12:35,685 He just entered this big race, 225 00:12:35,755 --> 00:12:38,349 and he's really excited, and... 226 00:12:38,424 --> 00:12:40,791 I don't want to spoil it for him. 227 00:12:40,860 --> 00:12:42,954 Well, I'm sure if you tell him 228 00:12:43,029 --> 00:12:45,760 how important this weekend was to you, 229 00:12:45,832 --> 00:12:47,061 he'll reconsider. 230 00:12:47,133 --> 00:12:49,124 Probably. 231 00:12:49,202 --> 00:12:53,230 But he should be able to do what makes him happy. 232 00:12:54,707 --> 00:12:56,573 What about what makes you happy? 233 00:12:56,643 --> 00:12:59,840 It's time I faced facts, Neelix. 234 00:13:02,448 --> 00:13:05,008 Tom and I just don't belong together. 235 00:13:06,653 --> 00:13:08,917 Then you're not in love with him anymore? 236 00:13:09,055 --> 00:13:11,183 I didn't say that. 237 00:13:12,558 --> 00:13:16,495 But, B'Elanna, if you still love each other... 238 00:13:16,562 --> 00:13:18,553 Maybe that isn't enough. 239 00:13:18,631 --> 00:13:21,032 Call me a hopeless romantic, 240 00:13:21,100 --> 00:13:23,068 but I still think it is. 241 00:13:25,538 --> 00:13:27,563 Yeah, well, there's a Klingon phrase 242 00:13:27,640 --> 00:13:31,201 that my grandmother used to use-- mok'tah. 243 00:13:31,277 --> 00:13:33,939 It means "bad match." 244 00:13:35,682 --> 00:13:38,845 That's what Tom and I are. 245 00:13:38,918 --> 00:13:41,410 I just hate that it's taken me three years 246 00:13:41,487 --> 00:13:43,387 to realize it. 247 00:13:45,391 --> 00:13:48,053 If you're really such a mok'tah, 248 00:13:48,127 --> 00:13:50,186 it must have been an awful three years. 249 00:13:50,263 --> 00:13:52,664 No. 250 00:13:52,732 --> 00:13:55,201 Tom is a great guy. 251 00:13:55,268 --> 00:13:58,169 We've had a lot of fun together. 252 00:13:58,237 --> 00:14:00,638 And that seems to be enough for him. 253 00:14:02,108 --> 00:14:05,043 But not for me. 254 00:14:06,312 --> 00:14:08,838 Why aren't you saying all this to Tom? 255 00:14:08,915 --> 00:14:10,508 I plan to. 256 00:14:10,583 --> 00:14:12,278 After the race. 257 00:14:12,352 --> 00:14:17,347 By which time, he'll already have disappointed you again. 258 00:14:19,325 --> 00:14:22,625 I may not know as much about Klingon tradition 259 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:24,060 as your grandmother, 260 00:14:24,130 --> 00:14:26,690 but somehow, keeping Tom in the dark 261 00:14:26,766 --> 00:14:28,860 doesn't seem very honorable. 262 00:14:33,606 --> 00:14:35,472 My feet are feeling better. 263 00:14:35,541 --> 00:14:37,305 I should go back to work. 264 00:14:43,783 --> 00:14:48,243 Captain's Log, Stardate 54058.6. 265 00:14:48,321 --> 00:14:51,086 Our request to enter the Delta Flyer into the rally 266 00:14:51,157 --> 00:14:52,454 has been accepted. 267 00:14:52,525 --> 00:14:55,961 I'm meeting with the race coordinator, Ambassador O'Zaal, 268 00:14:56,062 --> 00:14:57,552 to work out the details. 269 00:14:57,630 --> 00:14:58,893 We have teams that have traveled 270 00:14:58,965 --> 00:14:59,898 quite a distance, Captain, 271 00:14:59,966 --> 00:15:01,593 but none from as far as the Alpha Quadrant. 272 00:15:01,667 --> 00:15:03,567 We're always willing to go that extra light-year 273 00:15:03,636 --> 00:15:05,070 for a good cause. 274 00:15:05,138 --> 00:15:08,472 Well, your, uh, entrance petition 275 00:15:08,541 --> 00:15:09,804 seems to be in order. 276 00:15:09,876 --> 00:15:11,901 The Delta Flyer meets our guidelines. 277 00:15:12,044 --> 00:15:14,103 Now all you have to do is win. 278 00:15:14,180 --> 00:15:15,306 Something tells me 279 00:15:15,381 --> 00:15:17,349 the other teams aren't going to make that too easy. 280 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:18,714 Bridge to the Captain. 281 00:15:18,785 --> 00:15:20,116 Go ahead, Commander. 282 00:15:20,186 --> 00:15:21,915 There is an incoming transmission 283 00:15:21,988 --> 00:15:23,012 for the Ambassador. 284 00:15:23,089 --> 00:15:24,352 Route it here. 285 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:38,097 I asked not to be disturbed. 286 00:15:38,171 --> 00:15:40,902 I'm sorry, but the Aksani are threatening to withdraw 287 00:15:40,973 --> 00:15:43,806 unless they're allowed to host the post-race ceremony. 288 00:15:43,876 --> 00:15:44,900 Did you explain that 289 00:15:44,977 --> 00:15:46,672 we've already promised that to the Chessu? 290 00:15:46,746 --> 00:15:49,613 Yes. They said that was... unacceptable. 291 00:15:51,717 --> 00:15:53,412 Arrange for another meeting. 292 00:15:53,486 --> 00:15:56,285 I'll have to find some way of appeasing them. 293 00:15:58,157 --> 00:16:00,489 Well, I hope the race you just entered 294 00:16:00,560 --> 00:16:02,324 doesn't end before it begins. 295 00:16:02,395 --> 00:16:03,521 It's that serious? 296 00:16:03,596 --> 00:16:05,394 The peace is still very fragile. 297 00:16:05,465 --> 00:16:07,991 Every decision I make, no matter how trivial, 298 00:16:08,067 --> 00:16:09,626 is looked upon as symbolic. 299 00:16:09,702 --> 00:16:11,693 So, every time you make a concession 300 00:16:11,771 --> 00:16:12,897 to one participant... 301 00:16:13,005 --> 00:16:14,370 Another is offended, yes. 302 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:15,464 Maybe we can help. 303 00:16:15,541 --> 00:16:17,532 That would be wonderful, but how? 304 00:16:17,610 --> 00:16:19,578 By providing neutral ground 305 00:16:19,645 --> 00:16:22,410 for the pre and post-race activities. 306 00:16:22,482 --> 00:16:24,917 Since we've never taken sides in your conflict, 307 00:16:25,017 --> 00:16:27,509 you couldn't be accused of showing favoritism. 308 00:16:27,587 --> 00:16:29,316 If your racing skills are as sharp 309 00:16:29,388 --> 00:16:30,913 as your diplomatic instincts, 310 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:32,856 the other teams won't have a chance. 311 00:16:46,873 --> 00:16:49,171 There's someone to watch out for. 312 00:16:49,242 --> 00:16:50,437 What's his story? 313 00:16:50,510 --> 00:16:51,807 His name is Assan. 314 00:16:51,878 --> 00:16:54,643 He was a fighter pilot-- 315 00:16:54,714 --> 00:16:56,478 one of the most ruthless. 316 00:16:59,652 --> 00:17:01,211 Uh, where you going? 317 00:17:01,287 --> 00:17:03,847 A little personal reconnaissance. 318 00:17:03,923 --> 00:17:05,288 We are the hosts. 319 00:17:09,195 --> 00:17:10,526 Lieutenant Tom Paris. 320 00:17:10,596 --> 00:17:12,564 Welcome aboard. 321 00:17:15,201 --> 00:17:16,896 Could I get you something? 322 00:17:17,036 --> 00:17:18,834 A drink? Something to eat? 323 00:17:18,905 --> 00:17:20,270 Tour of the ship? 324 00:17:20,339 --> 00:17:22,637 Were you assigned to serve me? 325 00:17:22,708 --> 00:17:25,143 Um, not exactly. 326 00:17:25,211 --> 00:17:27,578 Are we friends? 327 00:17:27,647 --> 00:17:29,172 I guess not. 328 00:17:29,248 --> 00:17:31,342 Then you must be one of those pilots 329 00:17:31,417 --> 00:17:33,784 who believes in the fellowship of combat. 330 00:17:35,721 --> 00:17:37,120 Correct me if I'm wrong, 331 00:17:37,189 --> 00:17:40,523 but I thought this was a friendly race, not a battle. 332 00:17:40,593 --> 00:17:42,755 If that's what you believe, 333 00:17:42,828 --> 00:17:44,956 then you've already lost. 334 00:17:46,165 --> 00:17:50,432 Well... nice chatting with you. 335 00:17:54,640 --> 00:17:56,130 Learn anything? 336 00:17:56,208 --> 00:17:58,802 Yeah, I should leave the hosting to Neelix. 337 00:17:58,878 --> 00:17:59,936 Joxom. 338 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:01,046 Who? 339 00:18:01,113 --> 00:18:02,672 My copilot. 340 00:18:02,748 --> 00:18:05,115 Irina. Hi. 341 00:18:05,184 --> 00:18:06,879 Well. Looks like they're good friends. 342 00:18:06,953 --> 00:18:07,977 They're teammates. 343 00:18:08,054 --> 00:18:08,987 Mm. 344 00:18:09,055 --> 00:18:11,046 Close... 345 00:18:11,123 --> 00:18:13,319 personal teammates. 346 00:18:13,392 --> 00:18:16,020 Oh, it was nice while it lasted. 347 00:18:16,095 --> 00:18:17,688 Come on. 348 00:18:20,967 --> 00:18:23,026 Seven, I need you to run a diagnostic 349 00:18:23,102 --> 00:18:24,661 on the lateral sensor array. 350 00:18:24,737 --> 00:18:27,035 As soon as I'm finished. 351 00:18:27,106 --> 00:18:28,835 With what? 352 00:18:28,908 --> 00:18:30,376 Plotting the most efficient course 353 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:32,377 for the first segment of the rally. 354 00:18:32,445 --> 00:18:35,779 Seems like the entire crew has come down with race fever. 355 00:18:35,848 --> 00:18:38,283 Perhaps you could persuade the Doctor 356 00:18:38,351 --> 00:18:39,819 to develop a vaccine. 357 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:44,287 I'm surprised you're putting time into this. 358 00:18:44,357 --> 00:18:47,725 Initially, I did find the activity irrelevant, 359 00:18:47,793 --> 00:18:49,557 but then I realized that it's important 360 00:18:49,629 --> 00:18:50,790 for the crew's morale 361 00:18:50,863 --> 00:18:52,922 and for my relationship with Lieutenant Paris. 362 00:18:52,999 --> 00:18:56,867 Your relationship with Lieutenant Paris? 363 00:18:56,936 --> 00:18:59,496 I was speaking professionally. 364 00:18:59,572 --> 00:19:02,667 I often work with him on navigational problems. 365 00:19:02,742 --> 00:19:05,370 He can be an erratic individual. 366 00:19:05,444 --> 00:19:07,572 But he's also a very competent officer 367 00:19:07,647 --> 00:19:09,274 and clearly a skilled pilot. 368 00:19:09,348 --> 00:19:12,784 It's the erratic individual that takes getting used to. 369 00:19:12,852 --> 00:19:14,877 No doubt. 370 00:19:14,954 --> 00:19:18,219 But I've learned that if I embrace some of his interests, 371 00:19:18,290 --> 00:19:19,883 support him in his personal goals, 372 00:19:19,992 --> 00:19:22,723 we're able to function more efficiently as crewmates. 373 00:19:35,708 --> 00:19:37,267 Harry, where have you been? 374 00:19:37,343 --> 00:19:38,674 Say Qapla. 375 00:19:40,780 --> 00:19:43,010 It means success. 376 00:19:43,082 --> 00:19:44,880 I just wanted to capture the moment, 377 00:19:44,950 --> 00:19:47,385 not to mention that cute bewildered expression. 378 00:19:47,453 --> 00:19:50,150 What are you doing in that flight suit? 379 00:19:50,222 --> 00:19:51,519 There's been a change of plans. 380 00:19:51,590 --> 00:19:52,955 I'm your new copilot. 381 00:19:54,093 --> 00:19:56,460 Look, I don't have time for practical jokes. 382 00:19:56,529 --> 00:19:57,758 Neither do I. 383 00:19:57,830 --> 00:19:59,821 Ready to bring that impulse drive on line? 384 00:19:59,899 --> 00:20:00,923 B'Elanna... 385 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:03,833 Okay, I was upset that you canceled our weekend, 386 00:20:03,903 --> 00:20:05,029 but then I realized-- 387 00:20:05,104 --> 00:20:07,163 why should we spend this time apart 388 00:20:07,239 --> 00:20:10,903 when we can be together doing something you like? 389 00:20:10,976 --> 00:20:13,411 What about Harry? 390 00:20:13,479 --> 00:20:17,541 I assigned him to a level-5 diagnostic in Engineering. 391 00:20:17,616 --> 00:20:18,947 Oh, that's terrible. 392 00:20:19,051 --> 00:20:20,485 I'm just kidding. 393 00:20:20,553 --> 00:20:23,420 I told him how hard it was for us to get time together, 394 00:20:23,489 --> 00:20:24,479 and he understood. 395 00:20:24,557 --> 00:20:26,184 Anyway, the way I see it, 396 00:20:26,258 --> 00:20:29,489 you're trading an Ensign for a Chief Engineer. 397 00:20:31,030 --> 00:20:33,362 Well, you don't have to convince me. 398 00:20:33,432 --> 00:20:36,834 I couldn't ask for a better copilot. 399 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:40,664 Now just remember, we're not on vacation. 400 00:20:40,740 --> 00:20:41,969 The point is to win. 401 00:20:42,074 --> 00:20:44,805 And you know how much I hate to lose. 402 00:20:46,912 --> 00:20:48,437 Thrusters on line. 403 00:20:48,514 --> 00:20:50,846 Opening Shuttle Bay doors. 404 00:20:53,986 --> 00:20:56,250 The racers are moving into position. 405 00:20:59,125 --> 00:21:00,615 Ambassador. 406 00:21:02,194 --> 00:21:04,094 Welcome to the first running 407 00:21:04,163 --> 00:21:06,564 of the Antarian Trans-Stellar Rally. 408 00:21:06,632 --> 00:21:08,862 This moment marks a hopeful point 409 00:21:08,934 --> 00:21:11,494 in our shared history-- a chance to put aside 410 00:21:11,570 --> 00:21:13,868 old animosities, and come together 411 00:21:13,939 --> 00:21:16,670 in a spirit of peace and friendly competition. 412 00:21:16,742 --> 00:21:18,369 Good luck to all of you. 413 00:21:18,444 --> 00:21:20,708 Prepare for the starting signal. 414 00:21:26,418 --> 00:21:28,716 Captain, the honor is yours. 415 00:21:29,822 --> 00:21:31,119 Mr. Tuvok. 416 00:21:32,358 --> 00:21:34,224 Fire. 417 00:21:59,585 --> 00:22:02,247 We passed two more ships, three still ahead of us. 418 00:22:02,321 --> 00:22:03,618 How's my impulse engine? 419 00:22:03,689 --> 00:22:06,715 Hot, but stable, thanks to the new fuel converter. 420 00:22:08,093 --> 00:22:10,255 That was the Number 8 ship. 421 00:22:10,329 --> 00:22:11,854 Assan. 422 00:22:11,931 --> 00:22:13,922 Whoever it is just grazed our shields. 423 00:22:13,999 --> 00:22:15,467 Port thrusters are off-line. 424 00:22:15,534 --> 00:22:16,524 Compensating. 425 00:22:16,602 --> 00:22:18,934 Well, that was an old trick. 426 00:22:19,071 --> 00:22:22,530 Back at the Academy we used to call that "scraping." 427 00:22:22,608 --> 00:22:25,543 Well, Assan just almost scraped us out of the race. 428 00:22:25,611 --> 00:22:26,874 How are we doing on time? 429 00:22:26,946 --> 00:22:28,710 20 seconds to the third marker. 430 00:22:28,781 --> 00:22:31,944 Assan's already rounding it, thanks to his little tactic. 431 00:22:32,051 --> 00:22:34,952 Well, it's a long race. 432 00:22:35,087 --> 00:22:37,249 We'll catch him. 433 00:22:39,024 --> 00:22:40,253 How's our team doing? 434 00:22:40,326 --> 00:22:42,624 I announced the Delta Flyer's progress 435 00:22:42,695 --> 00:22:45,687 over the com 11 minutes ago. 436 00:22:45,764 --> 00:22:51,203 In a race like this, 11 minutes can be an eternity! 437 00:22:51,270 --> 00:22:53,705 The Delta Flyer is in fourth position, 438 00:22:53,772 --> 00:22:56,070 having completed 62 percent of the course. 439 00:22:56,141 --> 00:22:57,802 The Aksani vessel is in third position 440 00:22:57,877 --> 00:23:00,175 having completed 68 percent of the course. 441 00:23:00,246 --> 00:23:02,510 You don't make it sound very exciting. 442 00:23:02,581 --> 00:23:04,879 I'm relaying the relevant information. 443 00:23:04,950 --> 00:23:06,042 It's all in the delivery. 444 00:23:06,118 --> 00:23:07,085 Do you mind? 445 00:23:08,821 --> 00:23:10,653 Attention, all hands. 446 00:23:10,723 --> 00:23:12,782 Stand by for a race update! 447 00:23:12,858 --> 00:23:15,850 With only 58 million kilometers left in the first segment, 448 00:23:15,928 --> 00:23:17,862 the Aksani, Imhotep and Terrellian ships 449 00:23:17,930 --> 00:23:19,261 are still battling for the lead. 450 00:23:19,331 --> 00:23:22,198 Wait. The Number 8 ship just cut off the Number 3 451 00:23:22,268 --> 00:23:23,292 in the Darla system. 452 00:23:23,369 --> 00:23:24,859 Now 3's changing course. 453 00:23:24,937 --> 00:23:26,234 Using the gravity from a gas giant 454 00:23:26,305 --> 00:23:28,273 to boost its speed, it's making up for lost ground! 455 00:23:28,340 --> 00:23:29,705 Sounds like quite a race. 456 00:23:29,775 --> 00:23:33,473 Apparently, it's all in the delivery. 457 00:23:36,415 --> 00:23:38,315 So much for the Aksani. 458 00:23:38,384 --> 00:23:41,479 Now it's just down to Irina and Assan. 459 00:23:41,553 --> 00:23:42,543 In a few minutes, 460 00:23:42,621 --> 00:23:44,612 they'll just be echoes in our aft scanners. 461 00:23:45,724 --> 00:23:47,749 Well, we still got the Mobius Inversion coming up. 462 00:23:47,826 --> 00:23:48,918 The what? 463 00:23:48,994 --> 00:23:51,463 Tell me you read the course manual. 464 00:23:51,530 --> 00:23:55,831 I skimmed it... more or less. 465 00:23:55,901 --> 00:23:58,336 Oh, great. 466 00:23:58,404 --> 00:24:01,237 So, what exactly is this Mobius whatever? 467 00:24:01,307 --> 00:24:02,672 Take a look. 468 00:24:02,741 --> 00:24:07,008 Covers the entire last third of the course. 469 00:24:07,079 --> 00:24:10,674 Level-6 subspace distortions, gravimetric shears. 470 00:24:10,749 --> 00:24:13,309 Just think of it as a little wormhole 471 00:24:13,385 --> 00:24:14,853 with a big attitude. 472 00:24:16,855 --> 00:24:19,916 The Terrellian and Imhotep ships are still in the lead; 473 00:24:20,059 --> 00:24:21,925 the Delta Flyer trailing by a few seconds. 474 00:24:22,061 --> 00:24:24,723 Meanwhile, the two Chessu ships are continuing to advance 475 00:24:24,797 --> 00:24:26,424 claiming fourth and fifth position. 476 00:24:26,498 --> 00:24:27,624 My weekly security report. 477 00:24:27,700 --> 00:24:28,633 I'll read it later. 478 00:24:28,701 --> 00:24:30,669 There are a few matters we should discuss. 479 00:24:30,736 --> 00:24:31,862 She said later, Tuvok. 480 00:24:31,937 --> 00:24:32,904 Something's wrong. 481 00:24:32,972 --> 00:24:35,304 They're disappearing. 482 00:24:35,374 --> 00:24:36,933 Radiation from the Mobius Inversion 483 00:24:37,009 --> 00:24:38,135 is blocking our sensors. 484 00:24:38,210 --> 00:24:39,644 How will we track their progress? 485 00:24:39,712 --> 00:24:41,510 We can't. Not until they emerge 486 00:24:41,580 --> 00:24:43,639 from the other side of the anomaly. 487 00:24:43,716 --> 00:24:45,810 Want to talk about that report now, Tuvok? 488 00:24:45,884 --> 00:24:48,649 Later, if that's permissible. 489 00:24:48,721 --> 00:24:50,348 50 meters. 490 00:24:50,422 --> 00:24:52,083 Forty. 491 00:24:52,157 --> 00:24:54,251 We can get through. 492 00:24:54,326 --> 00:24:55,794 No, they're too close to each other. 493 00:24:55,861 --> 00:24:57,386 I'm reversing our deflector polarity. 494 00:24:57,463 --> 00:24:58,692 It'll repel their shields. 495 00:24:58,764 --> 00:25:00,960 Why wait for an opening when you can make one? 496 00:25:01,066 --> 00:25:01,999 No, it's too risky. 497 00:25:02,067 --> 00:25:03,057 Too risky? 498 00:25:03,135 --> 00:25:05,570 That doesn't sound like the Tom Paris I know. 499 00:25:05,637 --> 00:25:06,502 What are you doing? 500 00:25:06,572 --> 00:25:07,767 Deploying auxiliary thrusters. 501 00:25:07,840 --> 00:25:10,070 We'll need the extra maneuvering power to get through the gap. 502 00:25:10,142 --> 00:25:11,075 B'Elanna... 503 00:25:11,143 --> 00:25:12,440 Just steer the ship. 504 00:25:22,521 --> 00:25:25,320 It's them. It's the Delta Flyer. 505 00:25:25,391 --> 00:25:26,916 They're in the lead! 506 00:25:27,059 --> 00:25:28,788 They're pulling away! 507 00:25:28,861 --> 00:25:30,192 We did it! 508 00:25:30,262 --> 00:25:31,423 You should have waited. 509 00:25:31,497 --> 00:25:32,862 I saw a chance and I too... 510 00:25:32,931 --> 00:25:33,864 I'm the pilot. 511 00:25:33,932 --> 00:25:35,866 That means I do the flying. 512 00:25:35,934 --> 00:25:38,596 Attention all racers. There's been an accident. 513 00:25:38,670 --> 00:25:41,662 Stay in order and shut down your engines. 514 00:25:57,523 --> 00:25:58,456 Report. 515 00:25:58,524 --> 00:25:59,958 His condition's stabilizing. 516 00:26:00,025 --> 00:26:00,958 I should be able to start 517 00:26:01,026 --> 00:26:02,551 dermal regeneration in a few hours. 518 00:26:02,628 --> 00:26:04,528 This was Assan's fault. 519 00:26:04,596 --> 00:26:05,529 Why? 520 00:26:05,597 --> 00:26:07,292 He collided with me so many times 521 00:26:07,366 --> 00:26:09,061 my shield generator overloaded. 522 00:26:09,134 --> 00:26:10,568 Joxom's console exploded. 523 00:26:10,636 --> 00:26:12,070 He's lucky he's alive. 524 00:26:14,706 --> 00:26:17,198 If I'm guilty of anything, it's of coming in second, 525 00:26:17,276 --> 00:26:19,904 a situation I'll remedy in the next leg. 526 00:26:20,012 --> 00:26:22,913 You're doing a poor job of defending yourself. 527 00:26:22,981 --> 00:26:25,143 We may have had something to do with this, too. 528 00:26:25,217 --> 00:26:28,278 We grazed both of their shields while in the anomaly. 529 00:26:28,353 --> 00:26:30,617 Intentionally? 530 00:26:30,689 --> 00:26:32,020 It was a tight course. 531 00:26:32,091 --> 00:26:34,526 Everyone was flying very aggressively. 532 00:26:34,593 --> 00:26:37,028 Your team is not responsible, Captain. 533 00:26:37,096 --> 00:26:38,928 My generators were already overloading 534 00:26:38,997 --> 00:26:40,123 when they made contact. 535 00:26:40,199 --> 00:26:42,930 Perhaps none of you is to blame. 536 00:26:43,035 --> 00:26:45,732 I found this interfaced 537 00:26:45,804 --> 00:26:48,102 with her ship's shield generator. 538 00:26:48,173 --> 00:26:51,199 I ran an analysis. 539 00:26:51,276 --> 00:26:52,903 It's a phase inverter, 540 00:26:52,978 --> 00:26:55,538 designed to cause a system overload. 541 00:26:55,614 --> 00:26:56,877 Well, it's hard to believe 542 00:26:56,949 --> 00:26:59,611 someone would go this far just to knock a competitor 543 00:26:59,685 --> 00:27:01,050 out of the race. 544 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:02,178 This may be more 545 00:27:02,254 --> 00:27:05,019 than a simple case of cheating, Captain. 546 00:27:05,090 --> 00:27:09,186 I think someone's trying to end the peace. 547 00:27:15,367 --> 00:27:16,801 Maybe I'm missing something, 548 00:27:16,869 --> 00:27:19,395 but we're talking about a single act of sabotage. 549 00:27:19,471 --> 00:27:21,303 How does that threaten your treaty? 550 00:27:21,373 --> 00:27:23,000 By itself, it wouldn't. 551 00:27:23,075 --> 00:27:25,476 But we've received several threats 552 00:27:25,544 --> 00:27:27,342 of a more serious nature. 553 00:27:27,412 --> 00:27:28,379 From whom? 554 00:27:28,447 --> 00:27:30,176 Groups opposed to the alliance-- 555 00:27:30,249 --> 00:27:34,208 arms dealers, isolationists, political extremists. 556 00:27:34,286 --> 00:27:36,687 Up until now I wasn't sure how seriously to take them. 557 00:27:36,755 --> 00:27:38,382 Clearly, they pose a security threat. 558 00:27:38,457 --> 00:27:39,447 Yes, yes. 559 00:27:39,525 --> 00:27:40,890 We've done everything we could 560 00:27:40,959 --> 00:27:41,926 to protect the racers, 561 00:27:42,060 --> 00:27:43,357 but that may not be enough. 562 00:27:45,497 --> 00:27:48,398 I don't want to risk any more lives. 563 00:27:48,467 --> 00:27:50,561 We should cancel the race 564 00:27:50,636 --> 00:27:51,603 or at least postpone it, 565 00:27:51,670 --> 00:27:53,365 until we can guarantee everyone's safety. 566 00:27:53,438 --> 00:27:55,930 No. If we stop now, 567 00:27:56,041 --> 00:27:58,032 we'll be letting these extremists win. 568 00:27:58,110 --> 00:28:00,545 She's right. 569 00:28:03,682 --> 00:28:04,843 Very well, then. 570 00:28:04,917 --> 00:28:06,612 If that's the consensus, 571 00:28:06,685 --> 00:28:09,245 we'll resume tomorrow as scheduled. 572 00:28:09,321 --> 00:28:10,447 Of course, Captain, 573 00:28:10,522 --> 00:28:13,150 if you decide to withdraw, we'd understand. 574 00:28:13,225 --> 00:28:16,718 Well, the last time I checked, I believe we were winning. 575 00:28:23,635 --> 00:28:24,625 There you are. 576 00:28:24,703 --> 00:28:27,229 Congratulations on taking the lead. 577 00:28:27,306 --> 00:28:28,239 Thanks. 578 00:28:28,307 --> 00:28:30,139 Of course, uh, you're not going to win. 579 00:28:30,209 --> 00:28:31,142 Why is that? 580 00:28:31,210 --> 00:28:32,302 Because we are. 581 00:28:32,377 --> 00:28:34,436 You're looking at your new copilot. 582 00:28:34,513 --> 00:28:36,914 I checked with one of the race officials. 583 00:28:37,015 --> 00:28:38,210 It's perfectly legal 584 00:28:38,283 --> 00:28:42,447 and it's a chance for both of us to get back in the race. 585 00:28:42,521 --> 00:28:45,252 I appreciate the gesture, but my ship's damaged. 586 00:28:45,324 --> 00:28:46,758 You don't know our Harry. 587 00:28:46,825 --> 00:28:48,759 Once we sets his mind on something... 588 00:28:48,827 --> 00:28:50,352 He'll not only fix your ship, 589 00:28:50,429 --> 00:28:51,919 he'll polish the bulkheads. 590 00:28:51,997 --> 00:28:53,226 How can you turn me down? 591 00:28:53,298 --> 00:28:56,199 Apparently, I can't. 592 00:29:02,174 --> 00:29:04,973 Come on, you can say it. 593 00:29:05,043 --> 00:29:06,738 It's embarrassing. 594 00:29:06,812 --> 00:29:08,610 I just want to make sure we're clear on what we're doing. 595 00:29:10,949 --> 00:29:14,749 "Right at the light, then readjust my sight." 596 00:29:14,820 --> 00:29:16,754 Meaning? 597 00:29:16,822 --> 00:29:19,154 Come about 86 degrees at the red giant 598 00:29:19,224 --> 00:29:20,692 then recalibrate sensors 599 00:29:20,759 --> 00:29:23,251 to compensate for photonic interference. 600 00:29:23,328 --> 00:29:24,796 Great. Next? 601 00:29:24,863 --> 00:29:26,524 Do I really have to spend my morning 602 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:27,759 reciting nursery rhymes? 603 00:29:27,833 --> 00:29:29,892 It got me through the Academy. 604 00:29:29,968 --> 00:29:31,595 You were expelled. 605 00:29:35,073 --> 00:29:37,064 Okay, repeat after me. 606 00:29:37,142 --> 00:29:38,268 "I am not the pilot. 607 00:29:38,343 --> 00:29:40,505 1 will not attempt to fly this ship." 608 00:29:40,579 --> 00:29:43,105 That one doesn't even rhyme. 609 00:29:45,183 --> 00:29:46,116 Anyone home? 610 00:29:46,184 --> 00:29:48,414 Well, if it isn't our competition. 611 00:29:48,487 --> 00:29:49,613 Here to spy on us? 612 00:29:49,688 --> 00:29:52,623 I just stopped by to borrow a hyperspanner. 613 00:29:52,691 --> 00:29:54,523 Looks like you didn't get much sleep. 614 00:29:54,593 --> 00:29:56,618 Irina and I were up all night. 615 00:29:56,695 --> 00:29:58,459 Oh, really? 616 00:29:58,530 --> 00:29:59,622 Making repairs. 617 00:29:59,698 --> 00:30:00,631 Uh-huh. 618 00:30:00,699 --> 00:30:02,690 To be honest, I can't remember 619 00:30:02,768 --> 00:30:04,930 the last time I had so much fun. 620 00:30:05,037 --> 00:30:06,471 She's funny, smart, 621 00:30:06,538 --> 00:30:09,166 we get along without trying. 622 00:30:09,241 --> 00:30:10,572 I'm going to ask her if she wants 623 00:30:10,642 --> 00:30:12,542 to spend some time on Voyager after the race. 624 00:30:12,611 --> 00:30:14,705 What about Joxom? 625 00:30:14,780 --> 00:30:17,181 Turns out they're just teammates. 626 00:30:17,249 --> 00:30:19,581 I know what you're going to say. 627 00:30:19,651 --> 00:30:20,709 No, no. 628 00:30:20,786 --> 00:30:23,050 Actually, I was just going to congratulate you. 629 00:30:23,121 --> 00:30:24,953 I mean, she's not a Borg, she's not a hologram 630 00:30:25,057 --> 00:30:27,526 and she's not dead. 631 00:30:27,592 --> 00:30:29,287 Looks like you might have finally found yourself 632 00:30:29,361 --> 00:30:30,294 the perfect woman. 633 00:30:30,362 --> 00:30:32,228 All teams report to your ships. 634 00:30:32,297 --> 00:30:34,129 The race will resume in 30 minutes. 635 00:30:34,199 --> 00:30:37,191 See you on the course. 636 00:30:49,548 --> 00:30:50,879 Attention all hands. 637 00:30:50,949 --> 00:30:53,247 Stand by for another race update. 638 00:30:53,318 --> 00:30:55,116 After fighting off a formidable challenge 639 00:30:55,187 --> 00:30:57,212 from the Terrellian team, 640 00:30:57,289 --> 00:30:59,417 the Delta Flyer has managed to hold onto its lead 641 00:30:59,491 --> 00:31:01,186 going into the third and final segment. 642 00:31:07,766 --> 00:31:10,098 Approaching the pulsars. 643 00:31:10,168 --> 00:31:12,603 "Straight through the gate." 644 00:31:12,671 --> 00:31:14,605 "Then remodulate." 645 00:31:14,673 --> 00:31:17,768 Harry sure had that glow, didn't he? 646 00:31:17,843 --> 00:31:18,901 What glow? 647 00:31:18,977 --> 00:31:20,240 You know, 648 00:31:20,312 --> 00:31:22,508 that look you get when you first meet someone. 649 00:31:22,581 --> 00:31:25,278 Yeah. His cheeks were a little redder than usual. 650 00:31:25,350 --> 00:31:28,342 We're through the pulsars. 651 00:31:28,420 --> 00:31:30,787 Harry and Irina are right behind us. 652 00:31:30,856 --> 00:31:32,950 You can ease up off the thrusters now. 653 00:31:33,024 --> 00:31:36,289 I want to conserve some fuel for the final leg. 654 00:31:36,361 --> 00:31:38,090 If circumstances were right, 655 00:31:38,163 --> 00:31:40,655 they might even have a future together. 656 00:31:40,732 --> 00:31:41,858 What? 657 00:31:41,933 --> 00:31:44,129 Harry and Irina. 658 00:31:44,202 --> 00:31:45,226 Oh, they just met. 659 00:31:45,303 --> 00:31:47,965 It's a little early to be planning a wedding. 660 00:31:48,073 --> 00:31:51,202 No, I just meant that some people just fit together 661 00:31:51,276 --> 00:31:52,971 without having to work at it. 662 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:55,979 And other people, no matter how much they try... 663 00:31:56,114 --> 00:31:58,708 Are we talking about them or us? 664 00:31:58,784 --> 00:31:59,945 What? 665 00:32:02,020 --> 00:32:03,351 No, I didn't mean... 666 00:32:03,422 --> 00:32:06,153 If something's bothering you, let's talk about it. 667 00:32:08,160 --> 00:32:10,128 We should concentrate on the race. 668 00:32:16,067 --> 00:32:17,501 Well, maybe Harry and Irina 669 00:32:17,569 --> 00:32:19,401 aren't such a great team after all. 670 00:32:19,471 --> 00:32:21,940 They're falling behind. 671 00:32:22,040 --> 00:32:24,338 I'm reading malfunctions in the EPS relays, 672 00:32:24,409 --> 00:32:26,673 but we double-checked all of them last night. 673 00:32:26,745 --> 00:32:28,076 We must have missed something. 674 00:32:28,146 --> 00:32:30,240 At this rate, we're going to be out of the race 675 00:32:30,315 --> 00:32:31,612 in a couple of minutes. 676 00:32:31,683 --> 00:32:35,517 I think I can reroute power through the impulse manifold. 677 00:32:35,587 --> 00:32:36,520 No. 678 00:32:36,588 --> 00:32:38,852 Why not? 679 00:32:38,924 --> 00:32:41,120 It could damage the reactor coils. 680 00:32:41,193 --> 00:32:42,957 What do the reactor coils have to do 681 00:32:43,094 --> 00:32:44,528 with the impulse manifolds? 682 00:32:44,596 --> 00:32:46,963 These systems are different than what you're used to. 683 00:32:47,065 --> 00:32:50,330 You do want to win, don't you? 684 00:32:51,403 --> 00:32:53,394 Of course I do. 685 00:32:53,472 --> 00:32:57,466 It just seems like every time I make a suggestion, 686 00:32:57,542 --> 00:32:59,977 you find a reason to reject it. 687 00:33:00,111 --> 00:33:03,081 I'm more familiar with my ship than you are. 688 00:33:04,216 --> 00:33:05,206 Now what? 689 00:33:05,283 --> 00:33:07,718 I think it's the injector ports. 690 00:33:07,786 --> 00:33:11,154 No, it's an overload in my console. 691 00:33:15,427 --> 00:33:18,658 That's the second time your copilot's console exploded. 692 00:33:18,730 --> 00:33:20,357 Quite a coincidence. 693 00:33:21,666 --> 00:33:23,725 I'm sorry, Harry. 694 00:33:23,802 --> 00:33:25,531 I really am. 695 00:33:31,543 --> 00:33:33,477 You sabotaged your own ship-- 696 00:33:33,545 --> 00:33:35,639 twice. 697 00:33:35,714 --> 00:33:39,742 Why are you trying so hard to get out of this race? 698 00:33:51,396 --> 00:33:53,125 What the hell is going on? 699 00:33:54,366 --> 00:33:55,800 Sit down and hold still! 700 00:34:02,307 --> 00:34:03,638 All right. 701 00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:05,802 If you won't talk to me, 702 00:34:05,877 --> 00:34:08,642 maybe you'll talk to Antarian Security. 703 00:34:11,683 --> 00:34:13,742 You disabled the com system. 704 00:34:15,253 --> 00:34:16,482 We'll just wait. 705 00:34:16,555 --> 00:34:19,320 Someone will come along eventually. 706 00:34:24,863 --> 00:34:26,763 We're past the last marker. 707 00:34:26,831 --> 00:34:28,799 Time to deploy the thrusters? 708 00:34:28,867 --> 00:34:30,198 Whatever you say. 709 00:34:30,268 --> 00:34:32,965 What happened to "I'm the pilot"? 710 00:34:34,039 --> 00:34:36,872 That really bothered you, didn't it? 711 00:34:36,942 --> 00:34:37,932 It's why you think 712 00:34:38,043 --> 00:34:40,478 we don't fit together as well as Harry and Irina? 713 00:34:40,545 --> 00:34:41,808 Could we talk about this later? 714 00:34:41,880 --> 00:34:43,143 Assan is gaining on us. 715 00:34:43,214 --> 00:34:45,512 Well, then, I guess you'd better deploy the thrusters. 716 00:34:45,584 --> 00:34:47,712 Thrusters deployed. 717 00:34:49,654 --> 00:34:52,123 This isn't about the race anymore, is it? 718 00:34:52,190 --> 00:34:53,658 You tell me. 719 00:35:00,732 --> 00:35:02,427 If we're going to just sit here, 720 00:35:02,500 --> 00:35:04,400 we might as well see who's winning. 721 00:35:04,469 --> 00:35:07,404 You're not exactly in a position to be making requests. 722 00:35:07,472 --> 00:35:11,568 Admit it, Harry-- you're curious, too. 723 00:35:18,383 --> 00:35:20,647 The Delta Flyer is still in the lead. 724 00:35:20,719 --> 00:35:24,212 Good for them. 725 00:35:26,758 --> 00:35:29,455 I thought that if we could do this one thing together, 726 00:35:29,527 --> 00:35:31,052 something that you cared about, 727 00:35:31,129 --> 00:35:32,927 that it might help our relationship. 728 00:35:32,998 --> 00:35:34,659 I didn't know it needed help. 729 00:35:34,733 --> 00:35:37,168 Well, that's part of the problem. 730 00:35:37,235 --> 00:35:39,533 What's the rest? 731 00:35:39,604 --> 00:35:40,901 You know the rest. 732 00:35:42,974 --> 00:35:45,875 So we scrape shields occasionally. 733 00:35:45,944 --> 00:35:47,878 It keeps things interesting. 734 00:35:47,946 --> 00:35:50,176 Maybe interesting isn't enough for me. 735 00:35:54,185 --> 00:35:55,675 What are you doing? 736 00:35:55,754 --> 00:35:57,381 They're stopping. 737 00:35:57,455 --> 00:35:59,287 They're dead in the water. 738 00:35:59,357 --> 00:36:00,256 Ah-ah. 739 00:36:03,662 --> 00:36:05,596 How far from the finish line? 740 00:36:05,664 --> 00:36:07,962 Less than a million kilometers. 741 00:36:11,603 --> 00:36:13,332 That was Assan! 742 00:36:13,405 --> 00:36:15,237 Why are we just sitting here? 743 00:36:15,306 --> 00:36:16,705 If we've got a problem, 744 00:36:16,775 --> 00:36:19,904 we're going to resolve it right here, right now. 745 00:36:20,011 --> 00:36:21,911 You've done everything possible to take yourself 746 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:24,448 out of the race, and now you seem worried 747 00:36:24,516 --> 00:36:27,008 that the Delta Flyer won't reach the finish line. 748 00:36:30,588 --> 00:36:31,919 I'm counting more than a dozen 749 00:36:32,057 --> 00:36:35,425 ships there-- spectators, officials... 750 00:36:35,493 --> 00:36:38,554 All congregated in the name of peace. 751 00:36:38,630 --> 00:36:40,189 Touching, isn't it? 752 00:36:40,265 --> 00:36:42,927 You've planned some sort of attack. 753 00:36:43,034 --> 00:36:46,470 There are hundreds of innocent people there. 754 00:36:46,538 --> 00:36:48,131 How can you do that? 755 00:36:49,374 --> 00:36:53,140 Not everyone is as comfortable mixing with other species 756 00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:54,372 as you are, Harry. 757 00:36:54,446 --> 00:36:58,178 Some of us believe it was better when we were separate. 758 00:36:58,249 --> 00:36:59,808 Hey, I never asked you to give up this race, 759 00:36:59,884 --> 00:37:01,477 or anything else that you care about. 760 00:37:01,553 --> 00:37:03,317 I never asked you to stop being yourself. 761 00:37:03,388 --> 00:37:04,878 The only self that I want to be 762 00:37:04,989 --> 00:37:06,855 is the guy that you're in love with. 763 00:37:06,925 --> 00:37:11,692 Wow... I didn't know you felt that way. 764 00:37:11,763 --> 00:37:13,527 How can you say that? 765 00:37:15,800 --> 00:37:18,735 Well, you always seem to have other priorities. 766 00:37:18,803 --> 00:37:22,137 I'm showing you my priorities right now. 767 00:37:22,207 --> 00:37:24,539 The Delta Flyer wouldn't even be in this race 768 00:37:24,609 --> 00:37:26,270 if you hadn't told us about it. 769 00:37:26,344 --> 00:37:30,372 You gave us the fuel converter so we could qualify. 770 00:37:30,448 --> 00:37:32,382 The fuel converter. 771 00:37:32,450 --> 00:37:34,009 That's why you're so concerned 772 00:37:34,085 --> 00:37:37,248 about Tom and B'Elanna's crossing the finish line. 773 00:37:37,322 --> 00:37:39,256 What'd you do to it? 774 00:37:39,324 --> 00:37:41,019 Rig it to explode? 775 00:37:48,767 --> 00:37:51,634 How come you never talked to me about this before? 776 00:37:51,703 --> 00:37:56,402 Well, you've got that tough Klingon exterior, and... 777 00:37:56,474 --> 00:37:59,409 I didn't think you liked the mushy stuff. 778 00:37:59,477 --> 00:38:02,412 Do I look that tough right now? 779 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:07,418 Well, does that mean you're in the mood for some mushy stuff? 780 00:38:07,485 --> 00:38:09,579 Maybe. 781 00:38:09,654 --> 00:38:12,749 Exactly what kind of mush are we talking about? 782 00:38:12,824 --> 00:38:15,759 You tell me. 783 00:38:15,827 --> 00:38:19,127 Well, there's, um... 784 00:38:23,234 --> 00:38:25,328 kissy stuff. 785 00:38:25,403 --> 00:38:29,101 That was nice. 786 00:38:29,174 --> 00:38:31,768 And there's the... 787 00:38:31,843 --> 00:38:35,609 "you're the most important person in the world to me." 788 00:38:35,680 --> 00:38:37,910 I like that one, too. 789 00:38:38,016 --> 00:38:42,920 And there's the "happily ever after." 790 00:38:43,021 --> 00:38:45,080 How does that one work? 791 00:38:46,691 --> 00:38:51,253 Well, traditionally, it requires a proposal... 792 00:38:59,671 --> 00:39:03,073 We're being scanned by some kind of modulating pulse. 793 00:39:03,141 --> 00:39:04,575 It's from Irina's ship. 794 00:39:04,642 --> 00:39:07,009 They must be wondering why we stopped. 795 00:39:07,078 --> 00:39:09,012 There's something odd about the amplitude. 796 00:39:09,080 --> 00:39:10,844 Wait a minute. Di-di-da... 797 00:39:10,915 --> 00:39:14,249 That's Morse code. 798 00:39:14,319 --> 00:39:17,414 Harry and I use it in the Captain Proton holoprogram. 799 00:39:17,488 --> 00:39:18,887 What's he saying? 800 00:39:19,023 --> 00:39:24,018 "Fuel... converter... 801 00:39:24,095 --> 00:39:25,824 "rigged. 802 00:39:25,897 --> 00:39:26,989 Eject." 803 00:39:27,065 --> 00:39:28,794 What does he mean by "rigged"? 804 00:39:28,867 --> 00:39:31,837 That converter's leaking veridium isotopes. 805 00:39:31,903 --> 00:39:34,497 Why didn't the computer warn us? 806 00:39:34,572 --> 00:39:37,303 The on-line sensors have been tampered with. 807 00:39:37,375 --> 00:39:39,104 Can you contain the leak? 808 00:39:39,177 --> 00:39:40,770 Too late. The veridium is already reacting 809 00:39:40,845 --> 00:39:41,778 with the warp plasma. 810 00:39:41,846 --> 00:39:43,644 That'll cause a warp core breach. 811 00:39:43,715 --> 00:39:44,614 In less than a minute. 812 00:39:44,682 --> 00:39:45,615 Then do what Harry said. 813 00:39:45,683 --> 00:39:46,514 Eject the converter. 814 00:39:46,584 --> 00:39:47,517 It's too late. 815 00:39:47,585 --> 00:39:48,814 I have to eject the core. 816 00:39:48,887 --> 00:39:50,013 Here? 817 00:39:50,088 --> 00:39:52,318 We'll never survive the blast. 818 00:39:52,390 --> 00:39:56,349 Neither will anyone else within a million kilometers. 819 00:39:57,929 --> 00:39:59,363 They're moving again. 820 00:40:02,333 --> 00:40:05,826 Away... from the finish line. 821 00:40:12,143 --> 00:40:14,703 Warp core breach in 30 seconds. 822 00:40:14,779 --> 00:40:16,941 Where are we going? 823 00:40:17,015 --> 00:40:18,915 A J-class nebula filled with ionized gas. 824 00:40:18,983 --> 00:40:20,144 Should contain the explosion. 825 00:40:20,218 --> 00:40:22,949 I can't get the ejection subroutines on line. 826 00:40:23,087 --> 00:40:25,078 Warp core breach in 20 seconds. 827 00:40:25,156 --> 00:40:27,420 So what's your answer? 828 00:40:27,492 --> 00:40:28,584 My answer? 829 00:40:28,660 --> 00:40:31,288 Will you marry me? 830 00:40:31,362 --> 00:40:33,456 Warp core breach in 15 seconds. 831 00:40:33,531 --> 00:40:34,965 You're proposing now? 832 00:40:35,033 --> 00:40:36,296 It's as good a time as any. 833 00:40:36,367 --> 00:40:38,836 Subroutines back on line. 834 00:40:38,903 --> 00:40:41,372 Warp core breach in ten seconds, nine, eight... 835 00:40:44,976 --> 00:40:45,909 Clear! 836 00:40:45,977 --> 00:40:46,842 - ...four... - Go! 837 00:40:46,911 --> 00:40:47,935 ...three... 838 00:41:02,260 --> 00:41:03,455 Damn. 839 00:41:07,899 --> 00:41:11,335 I'm sorry your team didn't win, Captain. 840 00:41:11,402 --> 00:41:13,336 Janeway to the Bridge. Report. 841 00:41:13,404 --> 00:41:16,863 That was a shock wave from an antimatter explosion 842 00:41:16,941 --> 00:41:19,842 approximately 1.2 million kilometers from here. 843 00:41:19,911 --> 00:41:21,208 Excuse me. 844 00:41:28,853 --> 00:41:30,617 B'Elanna... 845 00:41:33,791 --> 00:41:35,225 I guess we lost. 846 00:41:35,293 --> 00:41:37,227 That depends. 847 00:41:37,295 --> 00:41:39,093 On what? 848 00:41:39,163 --> 00:41:41,757 On how you answer my question. 849 00:41:41,833 --> 00:41:43,733 I thought you only asked it 850 00:41:43,801 --> 00:41:46,202 because we were about to explode. 851 00:41:46,270 --> 00:41:48,534 Well, we're still alive... 852 00:41:48,606 --> 00:41:50,506 and I'm still asking. 853 00:41:53,711 --> 00:41:55,805 How come you never asked me before? 854 00:41:55,880 --> 00:41:57,439 How come you're still avoiding the question? 855 00:41:57,515 --> 00:41:58,448 I'm thinking. 856 00:41:58,516 --> 00:41:59,711 Think faster. 857 00:41:59,784 --> 00:42:01,479 Why? You're gonna withdraw the question? 858 00:42:01,552 --> 00:42:03,884 No, but I might start to beg. 859 00:42:03,955 --> 00:42:05,855 Could get embarrassing. 860 00:42:08,860 --> 00:42:11,693 Captain's Log, supplemental. 861 00:42:11,763 --> 00:42:13,788 The Antarians have invited us 862 00:42:13,865 --> 00:42:16,232 to participate in the post-race festivities, 863 00:42:16,300 --> 00:42:19,429 which has allowed me to give two of my senior officers 864 00:42:19,504 --> 00:42:22,633 time off for a well-deserved romantic getaway. 865 00:42:22,707 --> 00:42:25,335 The Delta Flyer still needs a new warp core, 866 00:42:25,410 --> 00:42:28,744 but I don't think they're in a hurry to get anywhere. 867 00:42:28,813 --> 00:42:32,113 To... the winners. 868 00:42:37,155 --> 00:42:40,250 "B'Elanna Paris" -- that has a nice ring to it. 869 00:42:40,324 --> 00:42:42,292 Thanks, but I already have a ring. 870 00:42:44,328 --> 00:42:47,787 Anyway, I kind of like the sound of "Tom Torres." 871 00:42:47,865 --> 00:42:49,731 I hope you're kidding. 872 00:42:49,801 --> 00:42:53,294 Hey... it is the 24th century.