1 00:01:00,861 --> 00:01:04,627 Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find the supervisor? 2 00:01:04,698 --> 00:01:05,688 Over there. 3 00:01:05,766 --> 00:01:07,325 Thank you. 4 00:01:16,443 --> 00:01:18,639 Your authorization and licenses, please? 5 00:01:21,014 --> 00:01:24,951 Level 6 in Thermodynamics and Quantum Fusion. 6 00:01:25,018 --> 00:01:27,282 Well. Janeway. 7 00:01:27,354 --> 00:01:28,480 I'm impressed. 8 00:01:28,555 --> 00:01:29,716 Thank you, sir. 9 00:01:29,790 --> 00:01:32,282 Now, if you could just manage to report to your shift on time. 10 00:01:32,359 --> 00:01:34,088 I'm sorry. I boarded the wrong transport. 11 00:01:34,161 --> 00:01:35,287 I ended up 12 00:01:35,362 --> 00:01:37,091 at the Atmosphere Filtration Facility. 13 00:01:37,164 --> 00:01:39,155 They're always looking for skilled workers. 14 00:01:39,232 --> 00:01:41,098 I'm surprised they didn't offer you a job. 15 00:01:41,168 --> 00:01:42,636 I promise, I won't be late again. 16 00:01:42,703 --> 00:01:44,171 Well, it's easy to get disoriented 17 00:01:44,237 --> 00:01:45,295 when you're new here. 18 00:01:45,372 --> 00:01:46,771 I've been in this city all my life, 19 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:48,239 and I still get lost on occasion. 20 00:01:48,308 --> 00:01:51,471 Now, you'll be monitoring the primary reactor coils. 21 00:01:51,545 --> 00:01:53,411 They process more than 8,000 metric... 22 00:01:53,480 --> 00:01:55,778 8,000 metric tons of tylium per second 23 00:01:55,849 --> 00:01:58,784 at 94 percent thermal efficiency. 24 00:01:58,852 --> 00:02:00,547 I memorized the specifications. 25 00:02:00,621 --> 00:02:03,147 Let me know if there's anything you need. 26 00:02:03,223 --> 00:02:06,215 You'll find we like to keep our workforce happy. 27 00:02:06,293 --> 00:02:07,488 I can already tell 28 00:02:07,561 --> 00:02:10,030 it's going to be much better than my last job. 29 00:04:18,525 --> 00:04:20,584 The specifications you asked for. 30 00:04:20,660 --> 00:04:22,025 Thanks. 31 00:04:40,180 --> 00:04:43,946 Input Error 415. 32 00:04:44,050 --> 00:04:47,315 Command Code Violation 2308. 33 00:04:49,022 --> 00:04:50,956 Come on, shut off that damn alarm, 34 00:04:51,024 --> 00:04:55,052 and I promise I'll never violate you again. 35 00:04:56,296 --> 00:04:57,957 You almost started a core overload. 36 00:04:58,031 --> 00:05:00,125 I would have corrected it. 37 00:05:00,200 --> 00:05:02,294 Well, I'm sorry for interrupting then. 38 00:05:02,369 --> 00:05:03,598 And for eavesdropping. 39 00:05:03,670 --> 00:05:06,037 I overheard you talking to your console. 40 00:05:06,106 --> 00:05:07,267 It's an old habit. 41 00:05:07,340 --> 00:05:08,501 Does it work? 42 00:05:08,575 --> 00:05:10,839 I'm not sure this control panel and I 43 00:05:10,911 --> 00:05:12,572 speak the same language yet. 44 00:05:12,646 --> 00:05:14,808 Well, if you need an interpreter... 45 00:05:14,881 --> 00:05:16,315 Jaffen. 46 00:05:16,383 --> 00:05:18,477 Kathryn. 47 00:05:18,552 --> 00:05:19,815 I work just down there. 48 00:05:19,886 --> 00:05:20,910 That's good to know. 49 00:05:21,021 --> 00:05:23,786 This station doesn't require two operators. 50 00:05:23,857 --> 00:05:25,916 I don't think we've met. I'm... 51 00:05:26,026 --> 00:05:28,120 Employee 1326. 52 00:05:28,195 --> 00:05:30,687 And you're Employee 8584. 53 00:05:30,764 --> 00:05:32,789 Since you're new here, you may not be fully familiar 54 00:05:32,866 --> 00:05:34,800 with the labor protocols, but you should be aware 55 00:05:34,868 --> 00:05:36,927 that fraternizing is not permitted during work hours. 56 00:05:37,037 --> 00:05:39,267 And do you have a number or maybe a name? 57 00:05:39,339 --> 00:05:40,500 Annika Hansen. 58 00:05:40,574 --> 00:05:43,168 And what exactly is your position here? 59 00:05:43,243 --> 00:05:44,836 I'm the new Efficiency Monitor. 60 00:05:44,911 --> 00:05:47,812 Oh, I, uh, didn't know they'd hired one. 61 00:05:47,881 --> 00:05:50,248 Now that you do, I suggest you return to your station. 62 00:05:50,317 --> 00:05:51,648 We weren't fraternizing. 63 00:05:51,718 --> 00:05:53,948 He was just helping me correct an input error. 64 00:05:54,020 --> 00:05:55,215 We're almost finished. 65 00:05:55,288 --> 00:05:57,347 Do it quickly. 66 00:05:57,424 --> 00:05:58,448 Yes, ma'am. 67 00:05:59,626 --> 00:06:02,254 I thought we were fraternizing. 68 00:06:06,199 --> 00:06:08,099 Maybe we could get acquainted after work. 69 00:06:08,168 --> 00:06:10,694 Uh, there is a little place some of us like to go to. 70 00:06:10,770 --> 00:06:11,703 We could get a meal. 71 00:06:11,771 --> 00:06:12,829 I can't. 72 00:06:12,906 --> 00:06:15,898 You need to talk to someone besides your console. 73 00:06:15,976 --> 00:06:18,775 I appreciate the offer, but with this new job, 74 00:06:18,845 --> 00:06:21,177 I don't really have time to socialize. 75 00:06:33,793 --> 00:06:35,852 They're always looking for laborers 76 00:06:35,929 --> 00:06:37,829 at the Power Distribution Plant. 77 00:06:37,898 --> 00:06:39,297 I had a job there once. 78 00:06:39,366 --> 00:06:40,561 Didn't like it much. 79 00:06:40,634 --> 00:06:42,602 Odd. 80 00:06:42,669 --> 00:06:45,400 They treat their employees well. 81 00:06:45,472 --> 00:06:46,940 How long were you there? 82 00:06:47,040 --> 00:06:49,065 Oh, a while. 83 00:06:49,142 --> 00:06:52,407 It would be very simple for me to find out. 84 00:06:52,479 --> 00:06:53,537 A day. 85 00:06:53,613 --> 00:06:55,877 A day?! 86 00:06:55,949 --> 00:06:57,542 Half a day, actually. 87 00:06:57,617 --> 00:06:59,244 Give or take an hour. 88 00:06:59,319 --> 00:07:01,754 Not what I'd call an illustrious career. 89 00:07:01,821 --> 00:07:05,621 I don't belong behind a console pushing buttons. 90 00:07:05,692 --> 00:07:08,525 But when I heard some of the workers 91 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:13,192 talking about your place, I knew I had to get a job here. 92 00:07:13,266 --> 00:07:15,894 You were terminated, weren't you? 93 00:07:16,002 --> 00:07:17,527 Yes. 94 00:07:17,604 --> 00:07:19,663 Oh... that's quite an accomplishment 95 00:07:19,739 --> 00:07:21,138 during a labor shortage. 96 00:07:21,207 --> 00:07:22,140 What happened? 97 00:07:22,208 --> 00:07:24,734 Oh... it's a long story. 98 00:07:24,811 --> 00:07:28,042 I like a long story. 99 00:07:28,114 --> 00:07:31,175 I had a disagreement with the new Efficiency Monitor. 100 00:07:31,251 --> 00:07:33,310 She didn't think my work was very... 101 00:07:33,386 --> 00:07:34,319 Efficient? 102 00:07:34,387 --> 00:07:35,320 Exactly. 103 00:07:35,388 --> 00:07:37,322 Then why should I hire you? 104 00:07:37,390 --> 00:07:42,328 Well... there's my natural charm and personality. 105 00:07:42,395 --> 00:07:44,659 They'd be a real asset around a place like this, 106 00:07:44,731 --> 00:07:46,597 where you're trying to attract patrons. 107 00:07:46,666 --> 00:07:48,065 I mean, look at you. 108 00:07:48,134 --> 00:07:50,262 You haven't been able to tear yourself away from me. 109 00:07:50,337 --> 00:07:52,738 There's no one else here. 110 00:07:58,144 --> 00:07:59,441 Please. 111 00:07:59,512 --> 00:08:02,482 I really need the work. 112 00:08:04,084 --> 00:08:06,451 You'd better clean those tables over there. 113 00:08:06,519 --> 00:08:09,420 This place is going to be filled with hungry workers 114 00:08:09,489 --> 00:08:11,218 as soon as the next shift ends. 115 00:08:11,291 --> 00:08:13,157 You won't regret this. 116 00:08:13,226 --> 00:08:16,196 Oh, I'm certain I will. 117 00:08:27,474 --> 00:08:29,340 ...all of them about my father, 118 00:08:29,409 --> 00:08:31,605 and he couldn't understand why I wasn't insulted. 119 00:08:31,678 --> 00:08:34,045 Finally, I just had to tell him: I'm Norvalian. 120 00:08:34,114 --> 00:08:35,741 I don't have a father. 121 00:08:40,620 --> 00:08:42,247 It wasn't that funny, Tuvok. 122 00:08:43,590 --> 00:08:44,785 On the contrary. 123 00:08:44,858 --> 00:08:48,954 The man was ignorant of how your species procreates. 124 00:08:50,163 --> 00:08:53,793 His attempt to disparage you ultimately humiliated him. 125 00:08:55,702 --> 00:08:57,636 Irony is often a source of humor. 126 00:08:57,704 --> 00:09:00,571 Yes, well, when you explain it like that, uh... 127 00:09:00,640 --> 00:09:01,971 it's not funny at all. 128 00:09:02,042 --> 00:09:05,171 I also have some humorous anecdotes to share. 129 00:09:05,245 --> 00:09:07,873 I'll look forward to hearing them. 130 00:09:08,014 --> 00:09:10,381 I thought you didn't have time to socialize. 131 00:09:10,450 --> 00:09:11,576 I'm not socializing. 132 00:09:11,651 --> 00:09:14,677 I'm reviewing these manuals and having something to eat. 133 00:09:14,754 --> 00:09:16,552 Well, I recommend the Latara broth, 134 00:09:16,623 --> 00:09:18,113 and the section on thermal coefficients. 135 00:09:18,191 --> 00:09:19,716 I'll join you. 136 00:09:19,793 --> 00:09:20,760 Really, I'm very, very busy. 137 00:09:20,827 --> 00:09:21,851 Well, not to socialize. 138 00:09:21,928 --> 00:09:24,829 To, uh, help you review the manuals. 139 00:09:27,700 --> 00:09:28,633 How was your first day? 140 00:09:29,702 --> 00:09:30,760 Here you are. 141 00:09:30,837 --> 00:09:32,771 Compliments of the proprietress. 142 00:09:32,839 --> 00:09:35,206 Tom. 143 00:09:35,275 --> 00:09:36,936 Uh, I'll be right back. 144 00:09:38,311 --> 00:09:40,837 The proprietress doesn't give away drinks. 145 00:09:40,914 --> 00:09:43,383 Well, I'm just creating customer loyalty. 146 00:09:43,450 --> 00:09:47,080 You've been creating loyalty all night with those two women. 147 00:09:47,153 --> 00:09:49,645 I suggest you attend to the other tables. 148 00:09:49,722 --> 00:09:50,689 Yes, ma'am. 149 00:09:53,493 --> 00:09:54,517 Here you are. 150 00:09:54,594 --> 00:09:56,562 Thank you. Looks great. 151 00:10:12,045 --> 00:10:14,514 I can't believe I let you keep me out this late. 152 00:10:14,581 --> 00:10:16,140 Well, I thought it was my responsibility 153 00:10:16,216 --> 00:10:17,809 to help you study those manuals. 154 00:10:17,884 --> 00:10:19,215 Of course. 155 00:10:19,285 --> 00:10:20,377 And now that I have, 156 00:10:20,453 --> 00:10:22,421 you should be less likely to overload the core. 157 00:10:26,693 --> 00:10:28,752 You know, with all this fascinating discussion 158 00:10:28,828 --> 00:10:29,954 about thermal coefficients, 159 00:10:30,096 --> 00:10:31,723 you never told me where you're from. 160 00:10:31,798 --> 00:10:33,630 A planet called Earth. 161 00:10:33,700 --> 00:10:35,225 Never heard of it. 162 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:37,065 Oh, a long way from here. 163 00:10:37,137 --> 00:10:38,400 What's it like? 164 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:41,964 Overpopulated, polluted, very little work. 165 00:10:42,075 --> 00:10:43,941 It sounds like my homeworld. 166 00:10:44,010 --> 00:10:46,342 Guess we're both lucky to be here. 167 00:10:46,412 --> 00:10:47,641 It's nice to be in a place 168 00:10:47,714 --> 00:10:49,739 where different species get along so well. 169 00:10:49,816 --> 00:10:51,648 Oh, so, you admit we're getting along. 170 00:10:51,718 --> 00:10:54,619 I was speaking in a broader cultural context. 171 00:10:54,687 --> 00:10:56,086 I see. 172 00:10:56,156 --> 00:10:58,648 There's a lot of violence where I come from. 173 00:10:58,725 --> 00:11:01,251 That's too bad. 174 00:11:01,327 --> 00:11:02,385 It's getting late. 175 00:11:02,462 --> 00:11:04,328 I still haven't adjusted to the weather here. 176 00:11:04,397 --> 00:11:05,455 It gets so cold at night. 177 00:11:05,532 --> 00:11:07,022 It's almost curfew. 178 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:09,797 Yes, sir. We both live right here. 179 00:11:11,905 --> 00:11:13,395 Good night, then. 180 00:11:15,842 --> 00:11:19,107 You know, one of the advantages of living in employee housing 181 00:11:19,179 --> 00:11:21,170 is that we can continue sharing ideas 182 00:11:21,247 --> 00:11:22,942 even after the workday is over. 183 00:11:23,016 --> 00:11:23,949 Is that so. 184 00:11:24,017 --> 00:11:25,542 Yes, and I do have a spectacular view 185 00:11:25,618 --> 00:11:27,177 of the river from my living quarters. 186 00:11:27,253 --> 00:11:29,483 I really have to get to sleep. 187 00:11:29,556 --> 00:11:30,751 Maybe another time. 188 00:11:30,823 --> 00:11:33,520 I'm sorry if I'm making you uncomfortable. 189 00:11:33,593 --> 00:11:35,960 You're not. 190 00:11:36,029 --> 00:11:37,963 Well, if you get lonely... 191 00:11:38,064 --> 00:11:39,657 I'll let you know. 192 00:11:56,950 --> 00:11:58,213 It wasn't me. 193 00:11:59,652 --> 00:12:01,780 It's not an overload. It's time for our inoculations. 194 00:12:01,854 --> 00:12:03,879 What inoculations? 195 00:12:03,957 --> 00:12:05,618 They're nothing to worry about. 196 00:12:05,692 --> 00:12:07,820 Protection against ambient radiation. 197 00:12:07,894 --> 00:12:10,022 I didn't realize that was a problem. 198 00:12:10,096 --> 00:12:12,531 It's not, as long as you're inoculated regularly. 199 00:12:14,033 --> 00:12:18,061 We're lucky to have an employer that concerned about our safety. 200 00:12:18,137 --> 00:12:19,263 It wasn't that bad. 201 00:12:19,339 --> 00:12:20,431 It doesn't bother me. 202 00:12:20,506 --> 00:12:22,065 How long did it take to go away? 203 00:12:24,477 --> 00:12:26,070 Ten days, two weeks. 204 00:12:33,052 --> 00:12:34,110 Is something wrong? 205 00:12:34,187 --> 00:12:36,383 Forgive me, but... 206 00:12:36,456 --> 00:12:38,618 I'm, I'm afraid of injections. 207 00:12:38,691 --> 00:12:40,785 I assure you, this is painless. 208 00:12:40,860 --> 00:12:45,422 Is-Is there some other method of administering the medication? 209 00:12:45,498 --> 00:12:47,899 No, I'm afraid there isn't. 210 00:12:47,967 --> 00:12:49,264 Very well. 211 00:12:54,340 --> 00:12:55,432 No! 212 00:12:55,508 --> 00:12:57,943 No! No! 213 00:12:58,444 --> 00:13:00,139 We're finished. 214 00:13:00,213 --> 00:13:01,874 You can go back to work. 215 00:13:03,983 --> 00:13:05,109 Next. 216 00:13:23,936 --> 00:13:27,236 First Officer's Log, Stardate 54584.3. 217 00:13:27,307 --> 00:13:29,776 Ensign Kim, Mr. Neelix and I are returning to Voyager 218 00:13:29,842 --> 00:13:33,142 after five days of trading with the Nar Shaddan. 219 00:13:33,212 --> 00:13:36,512 In six years, I've never been on an away mission 220 00:13:36,582 --> 00:13:37,947 worse than this one. 221 00:13:38,051 --> 00:13:40,349 I don't know how you can say that. 222 00:13:40,420 --> 00:13:43,151 The cargo hold is crammed with valuable supplies. 223 00:13:43,222 --> 00:13:44,951 And my stomach is crammed 224 00:13:45,058 --> 00:13:47,686 with alien parasites doing back flips. 225 00:13:47,760 --> 00:13:51,424 I guess you shouldn't have drunk that Falah nectar. 226 00:13:51,497 --> 00:13:53,056 You insisted I try it. 227 00:13:53,132 --> 00:13:56,864 Uh! The Nar Shaddan consider it a delicacy. 228 00:13:56,936 --> 00:13:58,904 To refuse would've insulted them. 229 00:13:58,971 --> 00:14:02,874 I didn't hear you insisting that Commander Chakotay try it. 230 00:14:02,942 --> 00:14:05,377 Commander Chakotay's a vegetarian. 231 00:14:05,445 --> 00:14:08,107 It was made from meat? 232 00:14:08,181 --> 00:14:09,910 More like a meat byproduct. 233 00:14:11,217 --> 00:14:12,685 I'm going to be sick. 234 00:14:12,752 --> 00:14:14,481 Not after you drink this. 235 00:14:14,554 --> 00:14:15,612 What is it? 236 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:17,622 Leola bark tea. 237 00:14:17,690 --> 00:14:20,523 To settle even the queasiest of stomachs. 238 00:14:20,593 --> 00:14:23,563 Ugh! It smells worse than the meat nectar. 239 00:14:23,629 --> 00:14:27,190 I'll wait for the Doctor to treat me. 240 00:14:27,266 --> 00:14:29,166 At least I'll be sleeping in my own bed tonight. 241 00:14:29,235 --> 00:14:31,761 Harry, I know you're not feeling well, but I need you 242 00:14:31,838 --> 00:14:33,738 and Neelix up here. 243 00:14:33,806 --> 00:14:34,932 On our way. 244 00:14:38,277 --> 00:14:40,507 Anything wrong, Commander? 245 00:14:40,580 --> 00:14:41,513 We're at the rendezvous coordinates, 246 00:14:41,581 --> 00:14:43,481 but there's no sign of Voyager, 247 00:14:43,549 --> 00:14:45,779 and they're not responding to hails. 248 00:14:45,852 --> 00:14:47,946 Start scanning on all frequencies. 249 00:14:48,020 --> 00:14:50,421 They've got to be out there somewhere. 250 00:14:50,490 --> 00:14:52,686 So much for my own bed. 251 00:15:00,066 --> 00:15:02,501 Reinitialize the subspace transponder. 252 00:15:02,568 --> 00:15:05,560 Warning. Main computer is failing. 253 00:15:06,639 --> 00:15:09,404 Switch to backup processors. 254 00:15:09,475 --> 00:15:12,604 Main computer stabilized. 255 00:15:12,678 --> 00:15:15,238 Good. Now... let's try this again. 256 00:15:15,314 --> 00:15:18,375 Reinitialize the subspace transponder. 257 00:15:18,451 --> 00:15:19,782 Unable to comply. 258 00:15:19,852 --> 00:15:20,910 Why not? 259 00:15:21,053 --> 00:15:22,248 Insufficient power. 260 00:15:22,321 --> 00:15:24,085 And they say I'm difficult. 261 00:15:24,157 --> 00:15:26,785 Reroute power from the replicator system. 262 00:15:26,859 --> 00:15:27,917 Unable to comply. 263 00:15:28,027 --> 00:15:29,119 Clarify! 264 00:15:29,195 --> 00:15:31,596 Relays to the transponder are fused. 265 00:15:31,664 --> 00:15:32,722 Any suggestions? 266 00:15:32,799 --> 00:15:34,392 Please restate inquiry. 267 00:15:36,135 --> 00:15:39,537 Can the power relays be bypassed? 268 00:15:39,605 --> 00:15:41,130 Negative. 269 00:15:41,207 --> 00:15:43,733 Then I suppose I'll have to replace them by hand. 270 00:15:44,877 --> 00:15:46,072 Warning. Intruder alert. 271 00:15:46,145 --> 00:15:47,203 Where? 272 00:15:47,280 --> 00:15:48,475 The Bridge. 273 00:15:48,548 --> 00:15:49,606 How many? 274 00:15:49,682 --> 00:15:50,877 Two humanoids. 275 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:52,076 Can you identify them? 276 00:15:52,151 --> 00:15:53,118 Negative. 277 00:15:53,186 --> 00:15:56,053 Sensor resolution is below 20 percent. 278 00:16:14,841 --> 00:16:16,570 Stop what you're doing and turn around! 279 00:16:18,344 --> 00:16:20,711 Take it easy, Doc! It's us! 280 00:16:23,549 --> 00:16:25,574 It's good to see some friendly faces. 281 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:28,484 For that matter, it's good to see any faces at all. 282 00:16:28,554 --> 00:16:31,114 I'm sorry I haven't gotten life support back on line yet, 283 00:16:31,190 --> 00:16:32,680 but since I've been the only one aboard, 284 00:16:32,758 --> 00:16:33,748 it hasn't been a priority. 285 00:16:33,826 --> 00:16:35,590 What the hell happened? 286 00:16:35,661 --> 00:16:37,425 We ran into some... problems. 287 00:16:37,497 --> 00:16:38,555 I can see that. 288 00:16:38,631 --> 00:16:40,099 Can you be a little more specific? 289 00:16:40,166 --> 00:16:41,793 Of course. 290 00:16:43,536 --> 00:16:47,598 About... 12 hours after you left on your away mission, 291 00:16:47,673 --> 00:16:49,368 things started to go wrong. 292 00:16:49,442 --> 00:16:52,571 We hit some sort of subspace mine. 293 00:16:55,548 --> 00:16:58,882 Computer, transfer the EMH to the mobile emitter. 294 00:16:58,951 --> 00:17:00,146 Sick Bay to Bridge. 295 00:17:00,219 --> 00:17:01,778 Sick Bay to Engineering. 296 00:17:01,854 --> 00:17:03,322 Please respond. 297 00:17:03,389 --> 00:17:06,017 It wasn't long before I was inundated with casualties, 298 00:17:06,092 --> 00:17:08,891 all suffering from tetryon radiation poisoning. 299 00:17:08,961 --> 00:17:10,895 Pretty soon, the Captain arrived. 300 00:17:10,997 --> 00:17:13,125 Doctor, can you treat these people? 301 00:17:13,199 --> 00:17:14,428 I can stabilize them, 302 00:17:14,500 --> 00:17:16,901 but if we can't contain the radiation... 303 00:17:17,003 --> 00:17:19,529 Get everyone to the escape pods, quickly. 304 00:17:19,605 --> 00:17:20,572 Not you, Doctor. 305 00:17:20,640 --> 00:17:21,630 I need you here. 306 00:17:21,707 --> 00:17:22,902 Captain? 307 00:17:22,975 --> 00:17:24,067 Computer, 308 00:17:24,143 --> 00:17:26,134 activate the Emergency Command Hologram. 309 00:17:26,212 --> 00:17:27,611 Authorization: 310 00:17:27,680 --> 00:17:29,478 Janeway-omega-3. 311 00:17:31,551 --> 00:17:33,383 Command codes transferred. 312 00:17:33,452 --> 00:17:35,921 You've wanted this chance for a long time. 313 00:17:35,988 --> 00:17:37,046 Now you've got it. 314 00:17:37,123 --> 00:17:38,056 Aye, Captain. 315 00:17:38,124 --> 00:17:39,216 Try to vent the radiation. 316 00:17:39,292 --> 00:17:41,488 The rest of us will get out of the contaminated area 317 00:17:41,561 --> 00:17:43,359 and head for the nearest habitable planet. 318 00:17:43,429 --> 00:17:44,453 You need medical care. 319 00:17:44,530 --> 00:17:46,897 Unless someone answers our distress call, 320 00:17:46,966 --> 00:17:47,933 we'll have to make due with medkits. 321 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,229 We'll rendezvous as soon as it's safe 322 00:17:49,302 --> 00:17:50,599 to come back on board. 323 00:17:52,872 --> 00:17:55,136 Take good care of Voyager. 324 00:17:55,207 --> 00:17:57,335 You can count on me, Captain. 325 00:18:01,914 --> 00:18:04,281 The crew abandoned ship, 326 00:18:04,350 --> 00:18:07,217 and I began to assess the damage caused by the mine. 327 00:18:07,286 --> 00:18:10,847 But before I could even get started with the repairs, 328 00:18:10,923 --> 00:18:12,982 I got some unexpected company. 329 00:18:13,059 --> 00:18:14,618 Computer, report. 330 00:18:14,694 --> 00:18:16,321 An alien vessel has locked onto Voyager 331 00:18:16,395 --> 00:18:18,056 with a tractor beam. 332 00:18:18,130 --> 00:18:19,393 Open a channel. 333 00:18:19,465 --> 00:18:21,797 This is the Federation Starship Voyager. 334 00:18:21,867 --> 00:18:23,494 Disengage your tractor beam. 335 00:18:23,569 --> 00:18:26,903 Our scans show no life signs aboard your vessel. 336 00:18:27,039 --> 00:18:28,336 Identify yourself. 337 00:18:28,407 --> 00:18:30,375 I'm the Emergency Command Hologram. 338 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:31,467 "Hologram." 339 00:18:31,544 --> 00:18:32,534 That's right. 340 00:18:32,612 --> 00:18:34,273 Now release my ship. 341 00:18:34,347 --> 00:18:35,644 Your crew has abandoned it. 342 00:18:35,715 --> 00:18:36,841 It belongs to me now. 343 00:18:36,916 --> 00:18:38,543 I beg to differ. 344 00:18:38,618 --> 00:18:44,113 Computer, target the vessel's tractor emitter and fire. 345 00:18:47,326 --> 00:18:52,423 Come about, heading 903 mark 6. 346 00:18:52,498 --> 00:18:54,728 Engage at warp 2. 347 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:57,064 Warp engines are off-line. 348 00:18:57,136 --> 00:18:58,831 Evasive pattern Beta4. 349 00:18:58,904 --> 00:19:00,770 Target the vessel's engines. 350 00:19:07,780 --> 00:19:12,115 Warning. Two vessels approaching, bearing 336 mark 1. 351 00:19:12,184 --> 00:19:14,152 Reverse course, full impulse. 352 00:19:14,220 --> 00:19:16,655 I managed to evade the other two ships 353 00:19:16,722 --> 00:19:18,383 and hid inside this nebula. 354 00:19:18,457 --> 00:19:19,856 I vented the radiation, 355 00:19:19,925 --> 00:19:22,189 repaired as many systems as I could, 356 00:19:22,261 --> 00:19:25,720 but with no help, let's just say I'm glad you found me. 357 00:19:25,798 --> 00:19:28,665 It wasn't easy picking up your homing signal. 358 00:19:28,734 --> 00:19:30,065 Well, I had to encrypt it. 359 00:19:30,136 --> 00:19:31,297 Every time I left the nebula, 360 00:19:31,370 --> 00:19:33,600 I detected more ships searching for me. 361 00:19:33,673 --> 00:19:34,902 Any idea who they are? 362 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:39,240 No. But I've analyzed all of their weapons signatures. 363 00:19:40,379 --> 00:19:42,905 They match the subspace mine. 364 00:19:43,015 --> 00:19:46,713 It was a deliberate attempt to disable Voyager. 365 00:19:46,786 --> 00:19:49,255 Good thing you were here. 366 00:19:49,321 --> 00:19:52,552 What about the rest of the crew? 367 00:19:52,625 --> 00:19:54,650 Not a word. 368 00:20:11,811 --> 00:20:13,472 Make them comfortable. 369 00:20:32,031 --> 00:20:34,432 We're going to treat your injuries. 370 00:20:34,500 --> 00:20:35,968 Who are you? 371 00:20:36,102 --> 00:20:37,592 My name is Dr. Kadan. 372 00:20:37,670 --> 00:20:40,799 You're in a Quarren medical facility. 373 00:20:40,873 --> 00:20:42,363 My crew...? 374 00:20:42,441 --> 00:20:43,636 My understanding is that 375 00:20:43,709 --> 00:20:46,303 they've all been rescued from their escape pods. 376 00:20:46,378 --> 00:20:48,073 Treat my people first. 377 00:20:48,147 --> 00:20:50,115 Everyone will be taken care of. 378 00:20:53,652 --> 00:20:55,620 Thank you. 379 00:21:03,896 --> 00:21:05,728 What is that medication? 380 00:21:05,798 --> 00:21:08,790 An antiradiation serum, perfectly safe. 381 00:21:17,443 --> 00:21:18,842 What are you doing? 382 00:21:18,911 --> 00:21:21,278 She's suffering from Dysphoria Syndrome. 383 00:21:21,347 --> 00:21:22,405 Don't worry, it's treatable. 384 00:21:28,888 --> 00:21:30,083 Release her immediately. 385 00:21:30,156 --> 00:21:31,851 Restrain him. 386 00:21:33,058 --> 00:21:34,025 Captain! 387 00:21:35,294 --> 00:21:38,286 No! No! 388 00:21:49,175 --> 00:21:50,108 Excuse me. 389 00:21:50,176 --> 00:21:51,837 Hi. 390 00:21:51,911 --> 00:21:53,504 I believe we know each other. 391 00:21:53,579 --> 00:21:54,512 You're Tuvok, right? 392 00:21:54,580 --> 00:21:56,378 We met last week at the shift briefing. 393 00:21:56,448 --> 00:21:57,973 Before that. 394 00:21:58,050 --> 00:21:59,745 Before we were working here. 395 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:00,877 Oh, I don't think so. 396 00:22:00,953 --> 00:22:02,944 I mean, we're obviously not from the same place. 397 00:22:04,190 --> 00:22:07,820 Still... I believe I know you. 398 00:22:07,893 --> 00:22:09,383 From the hospital perhaps? 399 00:22:09,461 --> 00:22:10,860 What hospital? 400 00:22:10,930 --> 00:22:13,092 ...l am not certain. 401 00:22:13,165 --> 00:22:15,133 We... We were patients. 402 00:22:15,201 --> 00:22:17,067 You must have me confused with someone else. 403 00:22:17,136 --> 00:22:19,264 I've never been sick enough to go to a hospital. 404 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:21,329 I'm sorry, I have a lot of work to finish. 405 00:22:21,407 --> 00:22:23,466 Please... try to remember. 406 00:22:23,542 --> 00:22:26,239 It-It may be important. 407 00:22:26,312 --> 00:22:27,609 Is there a problem here? 408 00:22:27,680 --> 00:22:29,842 I think it's just a misunderstanding. 409 00:22:29,915 --> 00:22:30,882 Tuvok? 410 00:22:33,886 --> 00:22:35,354 She's right. 411 00:22:35,421 --> 00:22:36,513 It's, uh... it's a... 412 00:22:36,589 --> 00:22:37,818 It's a misunderstanding. 413 00:22:37,890 --> 00:22:38,857 You don't look well. 414 00:22:38,924 --> 00:22:40,915 Maybe you should go to the infirmary. 415 00:22:40,993 --> 00:22:43,189 No, no, I'm fine. Fine. 416 00:22:43,262 --> 00:22:46,163 Uh... I'll go back to my station. 417 00:22:46,232 --> 00:22:47,961 Sorry to have bothered you. 418 00:22:49,902 --> 00:22:50,960 What was that all about? 419 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:53,095 I'm not sure. 420 00:22:53,172 --> 00:22:54,833 Strange man. 421 00:22:54,907 --> 00:22:57,706 And a terrible joke teller. 422 00:22:57,776 --> 00:22:59,642 So, are we having dinner tonight? 423 00:22:59,712 --> 00:23:00,645 Again? 424 00:23:00,713 --> 00:23:02,010 What, you don't like my cooking? 425 00:23:02,081 --> 00:23:03,674 No, it's wonderful. 426 00:23:03,749 --> 00:23:04,682 It's just... 427 00:23:04,750 --> 00:23:05,683 I'm a perfectionist. 428 00:23:05,751 --> 00:23:06,741 I'm going to keep trying 429 00:23:06,819 --> 00:23:08,844 until I make you the perfect meal. 430 00:23:08,921 --> 00:23:11,515 And then we stop eating together? 431 00:23:11,590 --> 00:23:16,255 I'll have dinner with you. On one condition: 432 00:23:16,328 --> 00:23:19,696 I make it. 433 00:23:19,765 --> 00:23:21,563 I think I can accept those terms. 434 00:23:21,634 --> 00:23:22,829 Good. 435 00:23:22,902 --> 00:23:25,303 Now go back to your station before the Efficiency Monitor 436 00:23:25,371 --> 00:23:27,863 catches us fraternizing. 437 00:23:36,615 --> 00:23:38,640 Can I bring you something else? 438 00:23:38,717 --> 00:23:40,811 No, thank you. 439 00:23:40,886 --> 00:23:43,321 I haven't seen you in here before. 440 00:23:43,389 --> 00:23:45,289 You probably just didn't notice. 441 00:23:45,357 --> 00:23:47,485 Oh, I'd have noticed. 442 00:23:49,695 --> 00:23:51,891 Well, apparently, you aren't as observant 443 00:23:51,964 --> 00:23:53,454 as you think you are. 444 00:23:53,532 --> 00:23:54,522 Oh, really? 445 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:56,591 I've been coming in here the same time every day 446 00:23:56,669 --> 00:23:57,693 for the past two weeks. 447 00:23:57,770 --> 00:23:59,636 Well, that explains it. 448 00:23:59,705 --> 00:24:01,264 I usually work nights. 449 00:24:01,340 --> 00:24:02,865 Me, too. 450 00:24:02,942 --> 00:24:05,775 At the Power Distribution Facility. 451 00:24:05,844 --> 00:24:07,312 You see? I am observant. 452 00:24:07,379 --> 00:24:09,780 Tom... 453 00:24:09,848 --> 00:24:12,408 Hmm... I need you for a moment. 454 00:24:12,484 --> 00:24:13,610 I'll be right there. 455 00:24:17,089 --> 00:24:20,423 Listen, you should come back in when you get a night off. 456 00:24:20,492 --> 00:24:22,324 It's a lot more fun when there's a crowd. 457 00:24:22,394 --> 00:24:24,590 I don't really like crowds. 458 00:24:24,663 --> 00:24:26,324 Well, then, maybe we could get together 459 00:24:26,398 --> 00:24:28,457 during the day sometime, take a walk by the river. 460 00:24:28,534 --> 00:24:29,467 I don't think so. 461 00:24:29,535 --> 00:24:30,468 Why not? 462 00:24:30,536 --> 00:24:34,200 I am a very engaging conversationalist. 463 00:24:35,708 --> 00:24:36,869 Oh. 464 00:24:36,942 --> 00:24:39,206 Yeah. 465 00:24:39,278 --> 00:24:41,144 Still want to get together? 466 00:24:41,213 --> 00:24:43,307 You're married. 467 00:24:43,382 --> 00:24:45,043 No. 468 00:24:45,117 --> 00:24:47,586 Oh. 469 00:24:47,653 --> 00:24:49,781 Enjoy your day. 470 00:24:58,097 --> 00:25:02,898 First Officer's Log, Stardate 54597.9. 471 00:25:03,035 --> 00:25:04,901 After restoring primary systems, 472 00:25:04,970 --> 00:25:08,065 we've left the nebula to try to find the crew. 473 00:25:08,140 --> 00:25:10,199 Though there's still a lot of damage, 474 00:25:10,275 --> 00:25:11,606 we have been able to reconfigure sensors 475 00:25:11,677 --> 00:25:14,112 to detect subspace mines. 476 00:25:14,179 --> 00:25:16,705 Ensign Kim's been running continuous scans, 477 00:25:16,782 --> 00:25:18,614 but there's still no sign of our people. 478 00:25:18,684 --> 00:25:21,278 On the bright side, the ships that were searching for us 479 00:25:21,353 --> 00:25:22,787 seem to have given up. 480 00:25:22,855 --> 00:25:24,653 With only four people on board, 481 00:25:24,723 --> 00:25:26,384 repairs are going slowly. 482 00:25:30,662 --> 00:25:32,824 Power to the secondary propulsion systems 483 00:25:32,898 --> 00:25:34,866 has been restored. 484 00:25:34,933 --> 00:25:35,923 Kim to the Doctor. 485 00:25:36,068 --> 00:25:37,467 Report to Astrometrics. 486 00:25:37,536 --> 00:25:39,265 On my way. 487 00:25:41,640 --> 00:25:42,607 Any luck? 488 00:25:42,674 --> 00:25:45,666 I've scanned ships and planets in 83 systems. 489 00:25:45,744 --> 00:25:49,146 No humans, no Vulcans, no Bolians... 490 00:25:49,214 --> 00:25:51,273 Maybe we can increase the range of the sensors 491 00:25:51,350 --> 00:25:53,182 by tying them into the main deflector. 492 00:25:53,252 --> 00:25:54,219 I've already done that. 493 00:25:54,286 --> 00:25:55,219 Oh. 494 00:25:55,287 --> 00:25:56,812 Well, we can boost resolution by... 495 00:25:56,889 --> 00:25:58,482 I appreciate your input, Doc, 496 00:25:58,557 --> 00:26:01,322 but I didn't call you down here to help me scan. 497 00:26:01,393 --> 00:26:04,260 I'm still feeling kind of queasy from that nectar. 498 00:26:04,329 --> 00:26:05,763 I treated you days ago. 499 00:26:05,831 --> 00:26:08,095 Whatever you did hasn't worked. 500 00:26:08,167 --> 00:26:10,261 Maybe all those command subroutines 501 00:26:10,335 --> 00:26:12,667 are compromising your medical abilities. 502 00:26:14,006 --> 00:26:15,098 Maybe all that sarcasm 503 00:26:15,174 --> 00:26:17,541 is compromising your natural charm. 504 00:26:24,116 --> 00:26:27,108 I've repaired the deuterium injectors, 505 00:26:27,186 --> 00:26:29,416 brought secondary propulsion back on line, 506 00:26:29,488 --> 00:26:32,753 and soothed Ensign Kim's upset tummy. 507 00:26:32,825 --> 00:26:34,020 Good work. 508 00:26:34,093 --> 00:26:35,492 Why don't you get started 509 00:26:35,561 --> 00:26:38,155 on the ruptured plasma conduits on Deck 10? 510 00:26:38,230 --> 00:26:41,564 Can't you take care of those? 511 00:26:41,633 --> 00:26:42,930 I beg your pardon? 512 00:26:43,035 --> 00:26:45,367 "Emergency Command Hologram." 513 00:26:45,437 --> 00:26:47,337 Doesn't that suggest my place is here 514 00:26:47,406 --> 00:26:49,773 in Voyager's command center? 515 00:26:49,842 --> 00:26:51,503 Look, Doc, I'm impressed with the way 516 00:26:51,577 --> 00:26:53,773 you handled yourself while we were gone. 517 00:26:53,846 --> 00:26:56,042 But right now, we've got to prioritize. 518 00:26:56,115 --> 00:26:57,879 Kim to Chakotay. 519 00:26:57,950 --> 00:26:58,883 Go ahead. 520 00:26:58,951 --> 00:27:00,350 I've found them, Commander. 521 00:27:00,419 --> 00:27:02,183 They're on an M-Class planet. 522 00:27:02,254 --> 00:27:04,848 At maximum warp, we can be there in less than three days. 523 00:27:04,923 --> 00:27:07,017 Transfer the coordinates to the helm. 524 00:27:07,092 --> 00:27:08,890 I'll be in Astrometrics. 525 00:27:10,195 --> 00:27:11,253 Doctor... 526 00:27:11,330 --> 00:27:13,196 the Command Center is yours. 527 00:27:29,481 --> 00:27:31,210 Mmm, smells good. 528 00:27:31,283 --> 00:27:33,513 It's only burnt on the outside. 529 00:27:33,585 --> 00:27:36,111 Your cooking console's a little temperamental, huh? 530 00:27:36,188 --> 00:27:38,156 Did you try talking to it? 531 00:27:38,223 --> 00:27:41,249 Once I cut off the charred part, I'm sure it'll be fine. 532 00:27:41,326 --> 00:27:43,556 Hmm. 533 00:27:55,207 --> 00:27:56,732 It's good. 534 00:27:56,808 --> 00:27:57,969 Really? 535 00:28:01,180 --> 00:28:03,148 Let's go. 536 00:28:03,215 --> 00:28:04,876 Where? 537 00:28:04,983 --> 00:28:06,178 I promised you dinner. 538 00:28:06,251 --> 00:28:08,515 We'll just have to get it somewhere else. 539 00:28:08,587 --> 00:28:10,612 Wait. 540 00:28:10,689 --> 00:28:12,783 I'm not really hungry. 541 00:28:12,858 --> 00:28:13,882 Are you? 542 00:28:13,959 --> 00:28:15,393 No. 543 00:28:15,460 --> 00:28:16,791 Let's stay here. 544 00:28:29,775 --> 00:28:34,076 First Officer's Log, Stardate 54608.6. 545 00:28:34,146 --> 00:28:36,080 We've traced the crew's life signs 546 00:28:36,148 --> 00:28:38,344 to a large city on a planet called Quarra. 547 00:28:38,417 --> 00:28:40,476 Unfortunately, the local officials 548 00:28:40,552 --> 00:28:43,146 aren't being very cooperative. 549 00:28:43,222 --> 00:28:46,089 I have personally interviewed several of the individuals 550 00:28:46,158 --> 00:28:47,284 on your crew manifest. 551 00:28:47,359 --> 00:28:49,123 None of them know who you are, 552 00:28:49,194 --> 00:28:51,856 nor have they heard of a Starship Voyager. 553 00:28:51,930 --> 00:28:53,921 I'd like to speak to them myself. 554 00:28:54,066 --> 00:28:55,329 That's not possible. 555 00:28:55,400 --> 00:28:56,731 If you're telling the truth, 556 00:28:56,802 --> 00:28:59,396 you have nothing to lose by letting us talk to them. 557 00:28:59,471 --> 00:29:01,963 Unlike other planets in this system, 558 00:29:02,040 --> 00:29:06,409 we grant our guest workers the full protection of our laws. 559 00:29:06,478 --> 00:29:08,503 What exactly are you protecting them from? 560 00:29:08,580 --> 00:29:11,606 Unscrupulous individuals attempting to acquire 561 00:29:11,683 --> 00:29:12,741 skilled laborers. 562 00:29:12,818 --> 00:29:14,377 We're not trying to acquire laborers. 563 00:29:14,453 --> 00:29:15,887 We're trying to find our friends. 564 00:29:15,954 --> 00:29:17,888 Most of your friends have excellent positions 565 00:29:17,990 --> 00:29:20,857 in the Central Power Facility in the capitol. 566 00:29:20,926 --> 00:29:23,020 Why would any of them want to travel thousands 567 00:29:23,095 --> 00:29:25,689 of light-years to a planet on the other side of the galaxy, 568 00:29:25,764 --> 00:29:28,699 when they have safe, comfortable lives right here? 569 00:29:28,767 --> 00:29:30,462 Because it isn't their home. 570 00:29:30,535 --> 00:29:34,665 I suggest you look elsewhere to increase your labor supply. 571 00:29:34,740 --> 00:29:37,539 And if you attempt to disturb any of our citizens, 572 00:29:37,609 --> 00:29:39,805 we will respond with force. 573 00:29:41,613 --> 00:29:42,808 Any luck? 574 00:29:42,881 --> 00:29:45,213 There's no way to beam them through the shield grid. 575 00:29:45,284 --> 00:29:47,013 Take us out of orbit. 576 00:29:47,085 --> 00:29:48,849 We're not leaving them behind. 577 00:29:48,920 --> 00:29:50,046 No. 578 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:52,147 But I want these people to think we are. 579 00:30:09,207 --> 00:30:13,804 Hope the cooking console's not being temperamental again. 580 00:30:13,879 --> 00:30:16,871 Making a hot drink is one thing I can do. 581 00:30:19,217 --> 00:30:21,151 You're right. It's good. 582 00:30:21,219 --> 00:30:22,584 I told you. 583 00:30:27,993 --> 00:30:30,792 Mmm. 584 00:30:30,862 --> 00:30:34,457 What's even better is being here with you. 585 00:30:34,533 --> 00:30:36,729 Are you comfortable? 586 00:30:36,802 --> 00:30:39,931 The blanket's nice and warm. 587 00:30:40,005 --> 00:30:43,031 No, I mean here with me. 588 00:30:47,512 --> 00:30:51,881 I can't remember being more comfortable... 589 00:30:51,950 --> 00:30:54,078 in my life. 590 00:30:56,421 --> 00:30:58,185 Yeah, I'll take care of it. 591 00:30:59,591 --> 00:31:01,787 Hi. 592 00:31:04,830 --> 00:31:06,924 Listen, I get off work in a few minutes. 593 00:31:07,032 --> 00:31:08,500 I thought maybe you and I could go to... 594 00:31:08,567 --> 00:31:10,399 You don't give up, do you? 595 00:31:10,469 --> 00:31:12,597 You don't even know what I was gonna say. 596 00:31:12,671 --> 00:31:14,139 Let me guess. 597 00:31:14,206 --> 00:31:17,506 You're going to invite me to take a walk by the river 598 00:31:17,576 --> 00:31:20,773 or maybe to your living quarters to admire the view. 599 00:31:20,846 --> 00:31:22,940 Actually... 600 00:31:23,014 --> 00:31:24,948 I was going to offer to introduce you 601 00:31:25,083 --> 00:31:26,244 to some people I met. 602 00:31:26,318 --> 00:31:29,447 A couple expecting their first baby in a few weeks. 603 00:31:29,521 --> 00:31:34,618 I thought you might want to get to know some other parents. 604 00:31:34,693 --> 00:31:36,161 You know, swap stories, 605 00:31:36,228 --> 00:31:39,027 maybe even find a playmate for your baby. 606 00:31:41,066 --> 00:31:42,192 If it's a bad idea... 607 00:31:42,267 --> 00:31:44,258 No. 608 00:31:44,336 --> 00:31:46,168 No, it's nice. 609 00:31:46,238 --> 00:31:49,572 Listen, I'm sorry about the other day. 610 00:31:49,641 --> 00:31:51,268 I'm the one who should be apologizing. 611 00:31:51,343 --> 00:31:52,538 I shouldn't have assumed... 612 00:31:52,611 --> 00:31:53,874 - Forget it. - Look, it's 613 00:31:53,945 --> 00:31:55,504 rare that I admit I'm wrong, 614 00:31:55,580 --> 00:31:58,914 so you might as well take advantage of it while you can. 615 00:32:00,685 --> 00:32:03,916 It's been hard... 616 00:32:03,989 --> 00:32:06,788 being alone with a baby coming. 617 00:32:06,858 --> 00:32:08,792 I have a habit of keeping my guard up. 618 00:32:08,860 --> 00:32:10,794 Well, that's understandable. 619 00:32:10,862 --> 00:32:13,763 It's just... a romantic relationship 620 00:32:13,832 --> 00:32:15,823 is really out of the question for me right now, and when 621 00:32:15,901 --> 00:32:17,369 - you started asking... - How about a friend? 622 00:32:17,436 --> 00:32:18,801 What? 623 00:32:18,870 --> 00:32:22,602 Well, you said romance is out of the question. 624 00:32:22,674 --> 00:32:25,006 Could you use a friend? 625 00:32:33,518 --> 00:32:34,849 Any progress? 626 00:32:34,920 --> 00:32:37,048 I've spoken to the captains of eight vessels 627 00:32:37,122 --> 00:32:38,954 that left Quarra in the last two weeks. 628 00:32:39,057 --> 00:32:40,821 No one knew anything about the crew? 629 00:32:40,892 --> 00:32:41,950 No. 630 00:32:42,093 --> 00:32:44,152 But every one of them asked me if I was looking 631 00:32:44,229 --> 00:32:45,287 for employment. 632 00:32:45,363 --> 00:32:47,457 Apparently, there's a severe labor shortage 633 00:32:47,532 --> 00:32:48,590 throughout this system. 634 00:32:48,667 --> 00:32:50,658 There's a lot of competition for workers. 635 00:32:50,735 --> 00:32:52,726 That ambassador said most of our people 636 00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:54,863 were working at the main power facility. 637 00:32:54,940 --> 00:32:57,568 I wonder if they still have any positions to fill. 638 00:32:57,642 --> 00:33:00,373 I can make some inquiries. Why? 639 00:33:02,113 --> 00:33:04,241 Because you and I are going to find ourselves jobs. 640 00:33:04,316 --> 00:33:07,013 Reentering orbit might arouse their suspicion. 641 00:33:07,085 --> 00:33:08,348 Not if we take my ship. 642 00:33:08,420 --> 00:33:09,478 Good idea, Neelix. 643 00:33:09,554 --> 00:33:11,454 Commander, you've spoken directly 644 00:33:11,523 --> 00:33:13,491 with several government officials. 645 00:33:13,558 --> 00:33:14,992 You could be recognized. 646 00:33:16,328 --> 00:33:20,231 Isn't reconstructive surgery one of your specialties? 647 00:33:27,739 --> 00:33:31,642 I still say you should've posed as a Talaxian. 648 00:33:31,710 --> 00:33:33,735 We'd have made a striking pair. 649 00:33:33,812 --> 00:33:35,439 Whiskers make me itch. 650 00:33:35,514 --> 00:33:36,538 How did it go? 651 00:33:36,615 --> 00:33:37,707 As soon as I 652 00:33:37,782 --> 00:33:39,580 told the supervisor our qualifications, 653 00:33:39,651 --> 00:33:40,812 he was eager to hire us. 654 00:33:40,886 --> 00:33:43,355 He even helped me get a docking permit for my ship. 655 00:33:43,421 --> 00:33:45,753 We'll be gainfully employed by tomorrow morning. 656 00:33:45,824 --> 00:33:47,622 Here you go, Doc. 657 00:33:47,692 --> 00:33:49,160 Give me your hand, Mr. Neelix. 658 00:33:49,227 --> 00:33:50,160 What's this? 659 00:33:50,228 --> 00:33:51,491 A subdermal transponder. 660 00:33:51,563 --> 00:33:53,657 It will allow us to maintain an open com-link 661 00:33:53,732 --> 00:33:55,928 so we can transport you through the shield grid 662 00:33:56,001 --> 00:33:57,560 if there's trouble. 663 00:33:57,636 --> 00:33:59,730 Hold position at maximum transporter range. 664 00:33:59,804 --> 00:34:00,999 Aye, sir. 665 00:34:01,072 --> 00:34:03,336 I assumed I'd be in charge during your absence, Commander. 666 00:34:03,408 --> 00:34:04,341 Excuse me? 667 00:34:04,409 --> 00:34:06,343 An Emergency Command Hologram, 668 00:34:06,411 --> 00:34:09,904 programmed with over two million tactical subroutines, 669 00:34:09,981 --> 00:34:11,244 outranks an Ensign. 670 00:34:11,316 --> 00:34:12,875 A few words to the computer, 671 00:34:12,951 --> 00:34:15,648 and this Ensign can delete those subroutines. 672 00:34:15,720 --> 00:34:18,018 Then you'd be depriving yourself 673 00:34:18,089 --> 00:34:20,387 of a skilled leader for the sake of your ego. 674 00:34:20,458 --> 00:34:21,619 Oh, my ego! 675 00:34:21,693 --> 00:34:23,923 Gentlemen... 676 00:34:24,062 --> 00:34:25,154 work it out. 677 00:34:25,230 --> 00:34:28,131 Aye, sir. 678 00:34:50,755 --> 00:34:55,454 Employee 8583. 679 00:34:55,527 --> 00:34:57,495 Mr. Tuvok. 680 00:34:57,562 --> 00:34:59,656 According to my records, you've neglected to report 681 00:34:59,731 --> 00:35:01,927 for your last three inoculations. 682 00:35:03,969 --> 00:35:06,336 These inoculations are for your protection. 683 00:35:08,406 --> 00:35:10,898 A sick worker is not an efficient worker. 684 00:35:11,042 --> 00:35:14,637 Report to the infirmary. 685 00:35:14,713 --> 00:35:16,306 Seven of Nine. 686 00:35:16,381 --> 00:35:17,371 What? 687 00:35:17,449 --> 00:35:19,213 Seven of Nine. 688 00:35:19,284 --> 00:35:22,515 It's... your designation. 689 00:35:22,587 --> 00:35:25,056 My employee number is 8586. 690 00:35:25,123 --> 00:35:26,454 Take your hands off me! 691 00:35:26,524 --> 00:35:28,049 Call Security! 692 00:35:34,532 --> 00:35:37,092 I don't believe you are who you think you are! 693 00:35:38,236 --> 00:35:39,567 We don't belong here. 694 00:35:39,638 --> 00:35:40,571 We don't belong here! 695 00:35:40,639 --> 00:35:44,337 This isn't right! 696 00:35:44,409 --> 00:35:46,776 We don't belong here! 697 00:35:55,387 --> 00:35:58,220 Qualification Level 3 in microkinetics. 698 00:35:58,289 --> 00:36:00,690 You could use some improvement there. 699 00:36:00,759 --> 00:36:03,387 Level 5 in thermionic conversion. 700 00:36:03,461 --> 00:36:04,724 Good. 701 00:36:04,796 --> 00:36:07,493 We lost a thermionic specialist yesterday. 702 00:36:07,565 --> 00:36:08,589 Did he find a better job? 703 00:36:08,667 --> 00:36:10,431 Uh, health problems. 704 00:36:10,502 --> 00:36:12,095 Someone you know? 705 00:36:12,170 --> 00:36:15,003 No, just... an unusual species. 706 00:36:15,073 --> 00:36:16,165 We have a diverse workforce. 707 00:36:16,241 --> 00:36:19,677 Our thermionic converters operate on a rotating frequency, 708 00:36:19,744 --> 00:36:21,906 so they have to be closely monitored. 709 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:25,677 You'll be required to report your readings to the Controller 710 00:36:25,750 --> 00:36:27,013 at regular intervals. 711 00:36:27,085 --> 00:36:28,314 Any questions? 712 00:36:32,991 --> 00:36:35,358 Are you listening to me? 713 00:36:35,427 --> 00:36:36,917 Sorry, sir. 714 00:36:36,995 --> 00:36:38,963 I'm just excited to be here. 715 00:36:40,999 --> 00:36:42,967 Carry on. 716 00:36:57,148 --> 00:36:58,445 Kathryn. 717 00:36:58,516 --> 00:36:59,779 Yes. 718 00:36:59,851 --> 00:37:01,842 It's Chakotay. 719 00:37:01,920 --> 00:37:03,479 I'm sorry? 720 00:37:05,256 --> 00:37:06,724 I'm new here. 721 00:37:06,791 --> 00:37:08,759 The supervisor said you would be a good person 722 00:37:08,827 --> 00:37:10,295 to speak to if I had any questions. 723 00:37:10,361 --> 00:37:12,796 Mm. What can I help you with? 724 00:37:12,864 --> 00:37:14,628 Nothing. 725 00:37:14,699 --> 00:37:17,100 I just wanted to introduce myself. 726 00:37:17,168 --> 00:37:19,660 Oh, what did you say your name was? 727 00:37:19,738 --> 00:37:21,399 Chakotay. 728 00:37:21,473 --> 00:37:25,341 Actually, that's just what my friends call me. 729 00:37:25,410 --> 00:37:27,902 My employment file lists my given name: 730 00:37:27,979 --> 00:37:30,573 Amal Kotay. 731 00:37:30,648 --> 00:37:31,911 Well, whatever your name is, 732 00:37:32,016 --> 00:37:33,916 I'm happy to help you any way I can. 733 00:37:37,655 --> 00:37:38,781 No, no! 734 00:37:38,857 --> 00:37:40,552 You're experiencing 735 00:37:40,625 --> 00:37:42,218 a relapse of Dysphoria Syndrome. 736 00:37:42,293 --> 00:37:44,159 This is going to make you feel better. 737 00:37:44,229 --> 00:37:47,096 Get away from me! 738 00:37:48,466 --> 00:37:50,901 Losing my job there was the best thing 739 00:37:50,969 --> 00:37:52,596 that ever happened to me. 740 00:37:52,670 --> 00:37:53,933 Why is that? 741 00:37:54,072 --> 00:37:56,166 Well, so many rules and regulations. 742 00:37:56,241 --> 00:37:58,209 It was like a military operation. 743 00:37:58,276 --> 00:37:59,505 I know what you mean. 744 00:37:59,577 --> 00:38:01,671 "Report here, reroute power there." 745 00:38:01,746 --> 00:38:04,113 It's almost like serving aboard a starship. 746 00:38:05,984 --> 00:38:07,110 Have you ever done that? 747 00:38:07,185 --> 00:38:10,018 You're looking at the former captain 748 00:38:10,088 --> 00:38:12,022 of his own cargo vessel. 749 00:38:12,090 --> 00:38:14,684 Hmm, must be quite a life. 750 00:38:14,759 --> 00:38:15,885 What about you? 751 00:38:15,994 --> 00:38:17,792 Ever worked on a ship? 752 00:38:17,862 --> 00:38:18,988 Oh, no. 753 00:38:19,063 --> 00:38:20,588 Space travel makes me sick. 754 00:38:23,968 --> 00:38:25,129 I'm not lying. 755 00:38:25,203 --> 00:38:28,332 So, do you know most of the people that come in here? 756 00:38:28,406 --> 00:38:30,636 A lot of them. 757 00:38:30,708 --> 00:38:33,040 This is a great place to work. 758 00:38:33,111 --> 00:38:34,340 Seems like it. 759 00:38:34,412 --> 00:38:36,574 I could put in a good word for you to my employer. 760 00:38:36,648 --> 00:38:37,809 Ah, Neelix. 761 00:38:37,882 --> 00:38:40,010 I was wondering when you'd get here. 762 00:38:40,084 --> 00:38:42,781 Amal Kotay, this is my new friend, Tom Paris. 763 00:38:42,854 --> 00:38:43,912 What can I get you? 764 00:38:44,055 --> 00:38:45,545 That looks good. 765 00:38:47,659 --> 00:38:50,629 I was assigned to the primary fusion chamber 766 00:38:50,695 --> 00:38:52,686 along with Mulcahey and Celes. 767 00:38:52,764 --> 00:38:54,596 Neither of them recognized me. 768 00:38:54,666 --> 00:38:55,690 Let me guess. 769 00:38:55,767 --> 00:38:57,428 They really love their jobs. 770 00:38:57,502 --> 00:39:00,961 It's like they've all been programmed to be happy here. 771 00:39:01,039 --> 00:39:03,133 It's a safe bet they're not going 772 00:39:03,208 --> 00:39:05,142 - to leave willingly. - Here you go. 773 00:39:12,016 --> 00:39:13,677 Hi. How was your first day? 774 00:39:13,751 --> 00:39:14,980 Not bad. 775 00:39:15,053 --> 00:39:17,351 Would you and your friend like to join us? 776 00:39:17,422 --> 00:39:19,584 That would be nice. 777 00:39:19,657 --> 00:39:22,752 Um, actually, I was hoping we could eat alone tonight. 778 00:39:24,162 --> 00:39:26,358 Maybe another time. 779 00:39:29,534 --> 00:39:30,524 That was rude. 780 00:39:30,602 --> 00:39:32,036 I'm sorry. I just, um... 781 00:39:32,103 --> 00:39:35,004 There's something I'd like to talk to you about. 782 00:39:38,409 --> 00:39:39,342 Thanks. 783 00:39:39,410 --> 00:39:40,536 - Bye-bye. - Thank you for joining us. 784 00:39:41,779 --> 00:39:44,146 B'Elanna. 785 00:39:44,215 --> 00:39:45,410 I'm due for a break. 786 00:39:45,483 --> 00:39:47,315 I'll walk you to the transport. 787 00:39:47,385 --> 00:39:49,046 Stop worrying. I'll be fine. 788 00:39:49,120 --> 00:39:51,384 It's not you that I'm worried about. 789 00:39:51,456 --> 00:39:55,086 The baby will be fine, too. 790 00:40:07,538 --> 00:40:10,098 So, what I was thinking is... 791 00:40:11,876 --> 00:40:15,904 ...if we were to combine our resources, 792 00:40:15,980 --> 00:40:18,472 we would reduce our expenses. 793 00:40:20,785 --> 00:40:24,244 Are you asking me to move in? 794 00:40:24,322 --> 00:40:26,290 Yes. 795 00:40:27,859 --> 00:40:29,725 I know it's impulsive. 796 00:40:29,794 --> 00:40:33,822 I... know we haven't known each other very long, but... 797 00:40:33,898 --> 00:40:37,801 things are so easy when we're together. 798 00:40:37,869 --> 00:40:39,428 And I just thought I... 799 00:40:39,504 --> 00:40:41,700 Okay. 800 00:40:41,773 --> 00:40:44,504 What? 801 00:40:44,575 --> 00:40:47,306 Maybe I'm out of my mind... 802 00:40:48,446 --> 00:40:50,778 ...but let's try it. 803 00:40:53,584 --> 00:40:55,746 I think this is gonna be a lot of fun, don't you? 804 00:40:55,820 --> 00:40:57,379 It's gonna be great. You'll see. 805 00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:58,684 Yeah. 806 00:40:58,756 --> 00:40:59,882 Yeah, they're waiting for us. 807 00:40:59,958 --> 00:41:01,221 Come on, we got to go, all right? 808 00:41:07,932 --> 00:41:09,195 Oh, excuse me. 809 00:41:09,267 --> 00:41:10,792 It was my fault. 810 00:41:10,868 --> 00:41:12,859 I should watch where I'm going. 811 00:41:12,937 --> 00:41:14,701 B'Elanna? 812 00:41:14,772 --> 00:41:16,934 How do you know my name? 813 00:41:17,041 --> 00:41:19,669 What if I told you we were old friends? 814 00:41:21,813 --> 00:41:23,577 That's a ridiculous statement. 815 00:41:23,648 --> 00:41:26,845 I know it sounds strange, but I can prove it to you. 816 00:41:26,918 --> 00:41:29,285 Look, I'm sorry, but I'm late for work. 817 00:41:29,354 --> 00:41:30,344 Let go of me! 818 00:41:30,421 --> 00:41:31,980 I'm not going to hurt you. 819 00:41:34,625 --> 00:41:36,423 - Security, help. - Chakotay to Voyager. 820 00:41:36,494 --> 00:41:38,087 We've got B'Elanna. 821 00:41:38,162 --> 00:41:40,688 Lock on to Neelix's signal, and transport them to Sick Bay. 822 00:41:40,765 --> 00:41:41,926 Acknowledged. 823 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,593 Help me! 824 00:41:43,668 --> 00:41:45,432 Let her go! 825 00:41:49,741 --> 00:41:51,334 Stop! 826 00:41:51,409 --> 00:41:53,707 Harry, I need an emergency transport now! 827 00:41:54,979 --> 00:41:57,243 Sorry, Commander, we're under attack. 828 00:41:57,315 --> 00:41:58,783 I had to raise shields. 829 00:42:04,389 --> 00:42:05,914 No, leave me alone! 830 00:42:06,024 --> 00:42:07,617 We're friends. We're trying to help you. 831 00:42:07,692 --> 00:42:09,091 No, don't touch me! 832 00:42:40,458 --> 00:42:42,552 He turned into the accessway. 833 00:42:42,627 --> 00:42:44,686 I'll call for reinforcements. 834 00:42:58,976 --> 00:43:00,102 I think he went in there! 835 00:43:00,178 --> 00:43:01,737 Be careful! He might be armed!