1 00:00:02,667 --> 00:00:04,917 [instrumental music] 2 00:00:14,292 --> 00:00:16,922 Repair crews report they'll be finished by 1500 hours. 3 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:20,000 Good, I wanna send a message to Babylon 5 4 00:00:20,083 --> 00:00:23,463 attention of Captain John Sheridan. 5 00:00:23,542 --> 00:00:24,922 And, uh.. 6 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:27,130 ...take this down exactly. 7 00:00:39,208 --> 00:00:40,538 Oh, good, captain, I was about to call you. 8 00:00:40,625 --> 00:00:42,125 We just received a message for you. 9 00:00:42,208 --> 00:00:44,378 It's captain Maynard of the Cortez. 10 00:00:44,458 --> 00:00:47,208 - It's, uh, rather rude, sir. - Rude? 11 00:00:47,292 --> 00:00:49,462 Unless all your friends call you "Swamp Rat." 12 00:00:49,542 --> 00:00:51,382 [chuckling] 13 00:00:51,458 --> 00:00:54,378 Oh, that's an old nickname and a long story. 14 00:00:54,458 --> 00:00:56,168 I have to tell you about it sometime. 15 00:00:56,250 --> 00:00:58,250 The Cortez is coming here for resupply. 16 00:00:58,333 --> 00:01:00,463 She sent in the requisition separately. 17 00:01:00,542 --> 00:01:03,212 She's asking for a lot. Must've been out a long time. 18 00:01:03,292 --> 00:01:05,292 Yeah, at least five years. 19 00:01:05,375 --> 00:01:07,745 How many Explorer class ships have ever visited Babylon 5. 20 00:01:07,833 --> 00:01:11,213 - None. Until now. - You're in for a real treat. 21 00:01:11,292 --> 00:01:13,792 Explorer ship coming through the gate, commander. 22 00:01:13,875 --> 00:01:15,915 [whirring] 23 00:01:19,625 --> 00:01:22,665 [dramatic music] 24 00:01:49,083 --> 00:01:51,083 [whizzing] 25 00:01:52,625 --> 00:01:55,625 [music continues] 26 00:01:55,708 --> 00:01:57,788 Impressive. 27 00:01:57,875 --> 00:01:59,825 Take a good look, people. 28 00:01:59,917 --> 00:02:01,537 If you're supremely lucky, you may see 29 00:02:01,625 --> 00:02:04,035 two ships like her in your lifetime. 30 00:02:04,125 --> 00:02:07,785 Captain, I believe your friend Stinky has arrived. 31 00:02:12,958 --> 00:02:15,748 (male narrator) The Babylon project was our last 32 00:02:15,833 --> 00:02:18,383 best hope for peace. 33 00:02:18,458 --> 00:02:21,208 A self-contained world five miles long 34 00:02:21,292 --> 00:02:23,792 located in neutral territory. 35 00:02:26,958 --> 00:02:28,918 A place of commerce and diplomacy 36 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:32,920 for a quarter of a million humans and aliens. 37 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:35,960 A shining beacon in space 38 00:02:36,042 --> 00:02:38,212 all alone in the night. 39 00:02:38,292 --> 00:02:41,712 It was the dawn of the third age of mankind 40 00:02:41,792 --> 00:02:45,882 the year the Great War came upon us all. 41 00:02:45,958 --> 00:02:49,998 This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. 42 00:02:50,083 --> 00:02:52,293 The year is 2259. 43 00:02:52,375 --> 00:02:55,575 The name of the place is Babylon 5. 44 00:02:55,667 --> 00:02:58,707 [theme music] 45 00:03:28,333 --> 00:03:31,463 [music continues] 46 00:03:42,083 --> 00:03:44,583 [instrumental music] 47 00:03:49,125 --> 00:03:51,325 It's really great to see you, Jack. 48 00:03:51,417 --> 00:03:53,247 Yeah. You, too, John. 49 00:03:53,333 --> 00:03:55,753 Last I heard, you were heading for the Rim. 50 00:03:55,833 --> 00:03:59,333 Yeah, we spent two years mapping most of sector 900. 51 00:03:59,417 --> 00:04:02,247 You'll probably get the updated star charts in about a month. 52 00:04:02,333 --> 00:04:05,133 I saw you on the news when they announced your posting here. 53 00:04:05,208 --> 00:04:08,288 Don't tell me you get ISN all the way out on the Rim now? 54 00:04:08,375 --> 00:04:10,375 [chuckles] Hell, no. No, no. 55 00:04:10,458 --> 00:04:11,828 We got called back in to do a repair 56 00:04:11,917 --> 00:04:13,707 on one of the Euphrates' gates. 57 00:04:13,792 --> 00:04:15,292 Well, we had to do a resupply anyway 58 00:04:15,375 --> 00:04:19,665 so, when I heard the news, thought we ought to stop in. 59 00:04:19,750 --> 00:04:23,460 - Captain, there you are. - Yes, ambassador. 60 00:04:23,542 --> 00:04:27,542 Jack, this Ambassador Delenn of the Minbari Federation. 61 00:04:27,625 --> 00:04:29,575 Ambassador, Captain Jack Maynard. 62 00:04:29,667 --> 00:04:31,377 - Ambassador. - Captain. 63 00:04:31,458 --> 00:04:33,418 I was hoping to convene a meeting of the council 64 00:04:33,500 --> 00:04:36,380 later this week to discuss the problems in sector 19. 65 00:04:36,458 --> 00:04:38,878 No problem, I'll rearrange my calendar. 66 00:04:38,958 --> 00:04:40,878 Let me know when and I'll be there. 67 00:04:40,958 --> 00:04:43,418 Thank you. Captain. 68 00:04:47,458 --> 00:04:51,708 - John, she's Minbari? - Uh-huh. 69 00:04:51,792 --> 00:04:53,382 Well, she doesn't look like one. 70 00:04:53,458 --> 00:04:55,578 I mean, she does, but, but she doesn't. 71 00:04:55,667 --> 00:04:57,127 I mean, what's the deal? 72 00:04:57,208 --> 00:04:59,288 Still trying to figure that out. 73 00:04:59,375 --> 00:05:01,455 There's the story she told us, but, then 74 00:05:01,542 --> 00:05:04,632 the Minbari never tell you the whole truth. 75 00:05:04,708 --> 00:05:07,628 I know what you mean. 76 00:05:07,708 --> 00:05:11,748 Ah, this is some kind of setup you're running here, John. 77 00:05:11,833 --> 00:05:14,383 Yeah, it's big, beautiful, and crazy-making. 78 00:05:14,458 --> 00:05:16,538 There's more going on here every minute of every day 79 00:05:16,625 --> 00:05:19,205 than anywhere else I've ever served. 80 00:05:20,458 --> 00:05:23,248 Yeah, it's quite a job. 81 00:05:23,333 --> 00:05:25,673 Never thought I'd see you in one like it. 82 00:05:27,042 --> 00:05:29,082 Listen, doc, I appreciate your concern 83 00:05:29,167 --> 00:05:31,877 but I eat what I want, when I want, as much as I want. 84 00:05:31,958 --> 00:05:33,458 That's before you were shot. 85 00:05:33,542 --> 00:05:35,212 Right now you still have iron deficiency. 86 00:05:35,292 --> 00:05:37,502 Your blood pressure's always been a little high. 87 00:05:37,583 --> 00:05:39,083 I'm prescribing you presslocomp 88 00:05:39,167 --> 00:05:41,827 and putting you on a restricted diet so you'll mend faster. 89 00:05:41,917 --> 00:05:45,707 Oh, but it's time for me to make my favorite meal, bagna cauda. 90 00:05:45,792 --> 00:05:49,042 - What is it? - It's a kind of Italian fondue. 91 00:05:49,125 --> 00:05:52,455 So you start with a pint of olive oil, extra virgin. 92 00:05:52,542 --> 00:05:55,082 Yeah, then you melt about a quarter pound of butter into it. 93 00:05:55,167 --> 00:05:58,247 Oh, man, then you take garlic, lots and lots of garlic 94 00:05:58,333 --> 00:05:59,253 and anchovies-- 95 00:05:59,333 --> 00:06:01,293 Anchovies? Forget it. 96 00:06:01,375 --> 00:06:03,245 Too much salt. And no bread. 97 00:06:03,333 --> 00:06:07,173 Come on, doc! No salt, no bread, no anchovies? 98 00:06:07,250 --> 00:06:09,580 - No bagna cauda. - Tough. 99 00:06:11,250 --> 00:06:13,830 Here's a list of things I want you to try to avoid. 100 00:06:17,458 --> 00:06:20,998 But I-I like all this stuff, es-es-especially.. 101 00:06:21,083 --> 00:06:23,043 Oh, c-come on. 102 00:06:23,125 --> 00:06:26,745 - Doc. Doc. Doc. Doc. Doc. - Hmm? 103 00:06:26,833 --> 00:06:29,583 - There's nothing left. - Oh, sure there is. 104 00:06:29,667 --> 00:06:30,957 [beeping] 105 00:06:31,042 --> 00:06:34,962 Here, this is what you can eat. See, all kinds of things. 106 00:06:38,542 --> 00:06:39,962 You're serious about this, aren't you? 107 00:06:40,042 --> 00:06:42,172 Well, I'm not only serious about you following the plan, 108 00:06:42,250 --> 00:06:43,580 but this gives me the perfect excuse 109 00:06:43,667 --> 00:06:45,377 to call all ranking station personnel 110 00:06:45,458 --> 00:06:47,458 for an atherogenic factor profile. 111 00:06:47,542 --> 00:06:50,922 People don't eat right, skip meals 112 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:52,330 eat strange things at odd hours. 113 00:06:52,417 --> 00:06:54,877 I mean, someone has to look after your health. 114 00:06:54,958 --> 00:06:56,288 [sighs] 115 00:06:56,375 --> 00:06:58,535 Okay, fine. Diet. 116 00:06:58,625 --> 00:07:02,995 - No, no, no. Food plan. - Got it. 117 00:07:03,083 --> 00:07:05,503 Mr. Garibaldi. 118 00:07:05,583 --> 00:07:07,673 You'll be needing these. 119 00:07:07,750 --> 00:07:12,630 And Mr. Garibaldi? I will be monitoring you closely. 120 00:07:14,917 --> 00:07:17,667 [instrumental music] 121 00:07:17,750 --> 00:07:21,500 The Narn and Centauri were at each other's throats. 122 00:07:21,583 --> 00:07:23,543 The Vorlons had some kind of an agenda 123 00:07:23,625 --> 00:07:25,245 that no one can understand. 124 00:07:25,333 --> 00:07:28,673 The Minbari leadership hated me immediately 125 00:07:28,750 --> 00:07:30,170 and unconditionally. 126 00:07:30,250 --> 00:07:31,960 And Ambassador Delenn was hibernating 127 00:07:32,042 --> 00:07:33,672 in some kind of a cocoon. 128 00:07:33,750 --> 00:07:36,040 And that was just the end of the first day. 129 00:07:36,125 --> 00:07:37,415 [laughing] 130 00:07:37,500 --> 00:07:40,540 So are you handling it? 131 00:07:40,625 --> 00:07:42,495 One day at a time. 132 00:07:43,958 --> 00:07:46,288 I always figured we'd be having this drink 133 00:07:46,375 --> 00:07:48,705 out on the Rim somewhere. 134 00:07:48,792 --> 00:07:52,212 You always said you wanted an Explorer ship. 135 00:07:52,292 --> 00:07:54,712 Yeah, well, when the president calls 136 00:07:54,792 --> 00:07:56,832 it's kind of hard to say no. 137 00:07:56,917 --> 00:07:59,747 Funny he should pick someone that the Minbari 138 00:07:59,833 --> 00:08:01,383 don't particularly like. 139 00:08:01,458 --> 00:08:03,878 Well, I, I try to accord them 140 00:08:03,958 --> 00:08:06,038 every courtesy so they can't complain. 141 00:08:06,125 --> 00:08:09,375 - Not too much anyway. - What about you, Johnny? 142 00:08:09,458 --> 00:08:12,918 This isn't exactly what you trained for. 143 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:14,630 It's not really what you wanted. 144 00:08:14,708 --> 00:08:17,078 Jack, I can make a difference here. 145 00:08:17,167 --> 00:08:19,707 It's important. 146 00:08:19,792 --> 00:08:21,632 I suppose. 147 00:08:21,708 --> 00:08:24,628 I just never figured that 148 00:08:24,708 --> 00:08:26,578 a die-hard spacer like you 149 00:08:26,667 --> 00:08:28,997 would wind up tied to a desk. 150 00:08:31,500 --> 00:08:34,250 Well, it's a hell of a desk to be tied to. 151 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:39,460 - To a good visit on Babylon 5. - Babylon 5. 152 00:08:41,417 --> 00:08:42,997 (Garibaldi) 'The Glory Shop, Green Tiger' 153 00:08:43,083 --> 00:08:45,083 Finagle's Place they've all filed written complaints. 154 00:08:45,167 --> 00:08:47,077 And the cart vendors have been bending my ear about it 155 00:08:47,167 --> 00:08:48,577 everytime I walk through the Zocalo. 156 00:08:48,667 --> 00:08:50,247 So, what're you doing about it? 157 00:08:50,333 --> 00:08:52,043 We're running checking security-system videos 158 00:08:52,125 --> 00:08:54,745 in the stores to see if we pick up familiar faces. 159 00:08:54,833 --> 00:08:56,753 I've doubled the Zocalo watch in the rush hours. 160 00:08:56,833 --> 00:08:58,133 But hasn't helped so far. 161 00:08:58,208 --> 00:09:00,628 Sounds like a petty shoplifting wave, Mr. Garibaldi. 162 00:09:00,708 --> 00:09:02,248 Surely you can handle it. 163 00:09:02,333 --> 00:09:05,083 Yes, I can, but I just thought you'd wanna be informed. 164 00:09:05,167 --> 00:09:07,077 I appreciate that, but it's your job. 165 00:09:07,167 --> 00:09:09,417 I'll expect a full report when you've apprehend the thieves. 166 00:09:09,500 --> 00:09:10,380 Understood? 167 00:09:10,458 --> 00:09:11,498 But I thought you wanted to know 168 00:09:11,583 --> 00:09:13,043 everything that went on in the station 169 00:09:13,125 --> 00:09:15,495 Everything important, Mr. Garibaldi. 170 00:09:15,583 --> 00:09:18,793 I expect you to handle the details in terms of security. 171 00:09:21,208 --> 00:09:23,878 Yes, sir. 172 00:09:23,958 --> 00:09:25,458 But I-I'd rather hear your stories. 173 00:09:25,542 --> 00:09:28,292 I mean, you gotta remember, I hear the same ones 174 00:09:28,375 --> 00:09:30,375 over and over again for years on my ship. 175 00:09:30,458 --> 00:09:32,578 The only relief I get is when we make supply a stop. 176 00:09:32,667 --> 00:09:34,537 Yeah, but your stories are much more interesting. 177 00:09:34,625 --> 00:09:36,825 - Not necessarily. - Well.. 178 00:09:36,917 --> 00:09:39,457 Well, there was that time that you took leave on Mars 179 00:09:39,542 --> 00:09:41,922 and that dancer, as I recall.. 180 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:45,130 - Uh, Captain Sheridan? - Yes, Captain Maynard? 181 00:09:45,208 --> 00:09:47,788 July 12, uh, 2253. 182 00:09:47,875 --> 00:09:49,625 Oh, forget I said anything. 183 00:09:49,708 --> 00:09:51,708 [laughing] 184 00:09:53,708 --> 00:09:55,078 So where are you headed next, captain? 185 00:09:55,167 --> 00:09:57,457 Oh, back out to the Rim. The new Rim. 186 00:09:57,542 --> 00:09:59,752 Now that we've finished mapping Sector 900. 187 00:09:59,833 --> 00:10:01,713 We're hoping to build two new jumpgates by the end 188 00:10:01,792 --> 00:10:03,422 'of the year and then have Earth follow up' 189 00:10:03,500 --> 00:10:04,710 'with, uh, survey ships.' 190 00:10:04,792 --> 00:10:06,292 Captain, you've done a lot more traveling 191 00:10:06,375 --> 00:10:08,705 in hyperspace than just about anybody else here. 192 00:10:08,792 --> 00:10:10,042 Is there any truth to the stories? 193 00:10:10,125 --> 00:10:11,665 - What stories? - 'Well, you know.' 194 00:10:11,750 --> 00:10:14,330 Things happen out there. People see weird things. 195 00:10:14,417 --> 00:10:16,327 "Universe Today" had a story a couple of months ago 196 00:10:16,417 --> 00:10:18,327 asking if something was living in hyperspace. 197 00:10:18,417 --> 00:10:20,327 Nothing can live in hyperspace. 198 00:10:20,417 --> 00:10:22,997 Well, what do you say, captain? 199 00:10:23,083 --> 00:10:27,083 Well, living? I don't know about that, lieutenant. 200 00:10:27,167 --> 00:10:29,417 But there's something out there. 201 00:10:29,500 --> 00:10:33,080 And I think it's stranger than any one of us can imagine. 202 00:10:33,167 --> 00:10:36,247 [instrumenal music] 203 00:10:37,292 --> 00:10:38,542 Were you serious when you said 204 00:10:38,625 --> 00:10:40,825 something was out there in hyperspace? 205 00:10:40,917 --> 00:10:42,247 Serious? What do you mean? 206 00:10:42,333 --> 00:10:44,713 You weren't just yanking their chains a little 207 00:10:44,792 --> 00:10:48,542 building up a story to tweak their imaginations? 208 00:10:48,625 --> 00:10:51,495 No, no. I saw something once. 209 00:10:54,542 --> 00:10:56,042 Go on. 210 00:10:56,125 --> 00:10:59,205 Well, it wasn't in hyperspace, though. 211 00:10:59,292 --> 00:11:01,252 But you know, things can get kind of weird 212 00:11:01,333 --> 00:11:03,713 out on the Rim too. 213 00:11:03,792 --> 00:11:06,002 It's funny, you never know what you're gonna find 214 00:11:06,083 --> 00:11:08,883 when you look over the edge of what's known 215 00:11:08,958 --> 00:11:11,918 and into what's not. 216 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:15,290 We were in Sector 857, I took my NAV officer 217 00:11:15,375 --> 00:11:17,165 Lieutenant Patrick with me for a look-around 218 00:11:17,250 --> 00:11:18,960 in one of our scout ships. 219 00:11:19,042 --> 00:11:20,752 - And? - 'Well.' 220 00:11:20,833 --> 00:11:23,923 I noticed that we'd gotten out of sight of the Cortez 221 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,580 and I was, I was just about ready 222 00:11:25,667 --> 00:11:29,417 to turn back when I saw something. 223 00:11:29,500 --> 00:11:33,000 It was maybe 1000 kilometers away 224 00:11:33,083 --> 00:11:34,753 black against space. 225 00:11:34,833 --> 00:11:37,423 Now, the reason that I know it was there 226 00:11:37,500 --> 00:11:40,500 is that it blotted out the stars behind it. 227 00:11:40,583 --> 00:11:42,173 I don't know the exact shape of it 228 00:11:42,250 --> 00:11:45,630 but it was big. 229 00:11:45,708 --> 00:11:48,748 I turned to Pat, asked him if he could see it 230 00:11:48,833 --> 00:11:52,253 and when I looked back, it had vanished. 231 00:11:52,333 --> 00:11:54,543 You are the second person in a month to tell me 232 00:11:54,625 --> 00:11:58,785 that there's something strange going on out on the Rim. 233 00:11:58,875 --> 00:11:59,995 Did your NAV officer see it? 234 00:12:00,083 --> 00:12:02,753 Oh, h-he says he saw a.. 235 00:12:02,833 --> 00:12:05,463 ...blink, a change in space. 236 00:12:05,542 --> 00:12:08,922 Ah! He doesn't know what it was any more than I do. 237 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:12,710 But it's there. And it was real. 238 00:12:12,792 --> 00:12:17,252 Oh, it still sends a shiver up my back when I think about it. 239 00:12:22,167 --> 00:12:24,877 [instrumental music] 240 00:12:26,417 --> 00:12:29,917 No, no, no. I don't see how I can do this, Garibaldi. 241 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,330 Look, if it's the credits you're worried about 242 00:12:31,417 --> 00:12:32,497 my account can handle it. 243 00:12:32,583 --> 00:12:34,083 Money's not the issue and you know it. 244 00:12:34,167 --> 00:12:36,707 What you want is heavy. You won't use substitutes. 245 00:12:36,792 --> 00:12:38,212 And the reals stuff's hard to come by. 246 00:12:38,292 --> 00:12:39,832 Freighters don't like to carry stuff this 247 00:12:39,917 --> 00:12:41,917 'cause they can give space to lighter weight items. 248 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,250 Man, I'm gonna have to hump to get this, 249 00:12:43,333 --> 00:12:44,383 even if I can get it at all. 250 00:12:44,458 --> 00:12:46,168 Alright, alright, look. 251 00:12:46,250 --> 00:12:49,670 There's a bonus in it. 252 00:12:49,750 --> 00:12:51,960 Look, I'm working on it. That's all I can say. 253 00:12:52,042 --> 00:12:53,672 Alright, good enough. Oh! 254 00:12:53,750 --> 00:12:57,040 One last thing. Don't mention this to Dr. Franklin, okay? 255 00:12:57,125 --> 00:12:59,205 Oh, okay, no problem. But that's gonna cost you. 256 00:12:59,292 --> 00:13:01,832 It's gonna cost me for you to say nothing to somebody? 257 00:13:01,917 --> 00:13:03,997 How much for you to say nothing to everybody? 258 00:13:04,083 --> 00:13:06,173 Oh, you couldn't afford it. 259 00:13:09,500 --> 00:13:10,880 Ten pounds? 260 00:13:10,958 --> 00:13:13,498 Well, a 10-pound gain isn't too bad. 261 00:13:13,583 --> 00:13:15,003 You could afford to lose it. 262 00:13:15,083 --> 00:13:17,963 Here's a list of foods I want you to avoid. 263 00:13:18,042 --> 00:13:21,002 No meat, low fat, lots of vegetables. 264 00:13:21,083 --> 00:13:22,333 That's rabbit food. 265 00:13:22,417 --> 00:13:24,077 Well, it's only for a little while, captain. 266 00:13:24,167 --> 00:13:27,037 We'll get those 10 pounds off in no time. 267 00:13:27,125 --> 00:13:28,495 Who's we? 268 00:13:28,583 --> 00:13:30,923 Well, a doctor and his patient are a team, captain. 269 00:13:31,000 --> 00:13:33,790 - Don't you agree? - Sure. 270 00:13:33,875 --> 00:13:38,035 And since we're a team, why don't you do the diet part? 271 00:13:42,333 --> 00:13:46,883 I'm not sure I understand the intent of this meeting, Teronn. 272 00:13:46,958 --> 00:13:50,828 I have been delegated by others who.. 273 00:13:50,917 --> 00:13:56,917 Delenn, there is concern among our people here on Babylon 5. 274 00:13:57,000 --> 00:13:59,080 Meaning no disrespect. 275 00:13:59,167 --> 00:14:03,077 They worry that you are no longer one of us. 276 00:14:05,167 --> 00:14:10,747 I am more "one of us" at this moment than I have ever been. 277 00:14:10,833 --> 00:14:13,083 More than you will ever know. 278 00:14:15,750 --> 00:14:17,500 I appreciate your concern, 279 00:14:17,583 --> 00:14:20,713 there is nothing I can tell you at this time. 280 00:14:20,792 --> 00:14:22,752 - Later. - This cannot wait. 281 00:14:22,833 --> 00:14:25,673 We need to understand what is happening. 282 00:14:25,750 --> 00:14:30,630 Understanding is not required, only obedience. 283 00:14:30,708 --> 00:14:33,378 To our own kind, yes. 284 00:14:33,458 --> 00:14:34,828 But that is the question. 285 00:14:34,917 --> 00:14:39,167 Are you any longer our own kind? We have a right to know. 286 00:14:41,375 --> 00:14:45,285 If you cannot give us what we need, we will ask permission 287 00:14:45,375 --> 00:14:46,455 to send a representative 288 00:14:46,542 --> 00:14:49,582 to speak directly with the Grey Council. 289 00:14:49,667 --> 00:14:55,457 - Unless you object? - No. 290 00:14:55,542 --> 00:14:59,462 No, I have no objections. Is there anything else? 291 00:14:59,542 --> 00:15:01,752 No. Thank you. 292 00:15:02,917 --> 00:15:05,997 [instrumental music] 293 00:15:10,542 --> 00:15:11,962 If everything's satisfactory, doctor, 294 00:15:12,042 --> 00:15:13,132 I'll be returning to my duties. 295 00:15:13,208 --> 00:15:15,628 Just one last thing, commander. 296 00:15:15,708 --> 00:15:18,668 I worked out this food plan for you. 297 00:15:18,750 --> 00:15:20,830 Are you telling me to go on a diet? 298 00:15:20,917 --> 00:15:22,457 I'll have you know, I don't have an ounce of fat on my body. 299 00:15:22,542 --> 00:15:24,582 I exercise vigorously once a day and despite my injury-- 300 00:15:24,667 --> 00:15:27,877 B-but when you eat, you don't eat enough of the right things. 301 00:15:27,958 --> 00:15:29,788 'You have deficiencies in calcium' 302 00:15:29,875 --> 00:15:31,415 'iron and several other minerals' 303 00:15:31,500 --> 00:15:32,790 and it's hampering recovery. 304 00:15:32,875 --> 00:15:34,325 Now, I recommend iron supplements 305 00:15:34,417 --> 00:15:35,627 and an increased diet. 306 00:15:35,708 --> 00:15:38,578 Uh, food plan to replenish your system. 307 00:15:41,250 --> 00:15:44,250 - I'll gain weight! - Well, briefly, yes. 308 00:15:46,042 --> 00:15:48,962 Figures. All my life I've fought against imperialism. 309 00:15:49,042 --> 00:15:52,672 Now suddenly, I am the expanding Russian frontier. 310 00:15:52,750 --> 00:15:54,670 But with very nice borders. 311 00:15:54,750 --> 00:15:58,330 (male 'Central Supply, we need a final data check on issued supplies.' 312 00:15:58,417 --> 00:16:00,457 (male 'Roger that, Cortez, we've got..' 313 00:16:00,542 --> 00:16:02,962 I'll see you when you come back this way again. 314 00:16:03,042 --> 00:16:04,632 Well, it might be a few years. 315 00:16:04,708 --> 00:16:06,078 I sure wish I were going with you. 316 00:16:06,167 --> 00:16:10,037 Yeah, the big empty has a way of grabbing at a man. 317 00:16:10,125 --> 00:16:14,325 It's still just a-a job to get done, you know. 318 00:16:14,417 --> 00:16:17,577 Duty hours, routine. Dull stuff half the time. 319 00:16:17,667 --> 00:16:19,877 Every once in a while, something interesting happens 320 00:16:19,958 --> 00:16:22,378 but, uh, you know, the adventure's all in the mind. 321 00:16:22,458 --> 00:16:23,918 Well, as my chief of security would say 322 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:26,290 that is a load of horse hockey. 323 00:16:26,375 --> 00:16:30,125 The adventure is out there, Jack. A man has to go meet it. 324 00:16:30,208 --> 00:16:34,128 Well, sometimes it comes to you. Wait for it, Johnny. 325 00:16:34,208 --> 00:16:37,038 (man on PA) 'Captain Maynard, please report to the Cortez.' 326 00:16:37,125 --> 00:16:38,745 'You are wanted aboard.' 327 00:16:38,833 --> 00:16:40,883 'Captain Maynard, to the Cortez, please.' 328 00:16:40,958 --> 00:16:44,078 That'll be my exec, pestering me with paperwork. 329 00:16:44,167 --> 00:16:47,417 Yeah, I know the feeling. 330 00:16:47,500 --> 00:16:49,000 Now, listen, Swamp Rat. 331 00:16:49,083 --> 00:16:51,423 You hold this place together, you hear me? 332 00:16:51,500 --> 00:16:53,420 'I'd like to come back to it.' 333 00:16:55,333 --> 00:16:58,423 [instrumental music] 334 00:17:14,750 --> 00:17:16,880 (female 'Babylon Control, this is the Cortez.' 335 00:17:16,958 --> 00:17:21,668 'C-1-niner-niner. We are ready for jump.' 336 00:17:21,750 --> 00:17:23,630 May I? 337 00:17:23,708 --> 00:17:27,628 This is Babylon Control, Cortez. You are cleared for jump. 338 00:17:27,708 --> 00:17:30,748 [instrumental music] 339 00:17:44,042 --> 00:17:45,832 (John) 'I thought this sort of thing was supposed to be' 340 00:17:45,917 --> 00:17:47,877 'your area of concern, commander.' 341 00:17:47,958 --> 00:17:50,628 Yes, sir. Ordinarily it would be. 342 00:17:50,708 --> 00:17:52,418 The Tokati ambassador objects to having a new 343 00:17:52,500 --> 00:17:55,540 consular group from Pak'ma'ra quartered next to him. 344 00:17:55,625 --> 00:17:57,415 He claims they smell bad. 345 00:17:57,500 --> 00:18:01,330 Which of course, they do. And that he's downwind of them. 346 00:18:01,417 --> 00:18:04,747 I assume you explained that our air is recycled 347 00:18:04,833 --> 00:18:09,003 and there is no wind up or down on the station? 348 00:18:09,083 --> 00:18:11,333 Repeatedly, but he insists he smells something offensive 349 00:18:11,417 --> 00:18:13,917 and that something must be his neighbors. 350 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,460 He also insists that you and only you 351 00:18:15,542 --> 00:18:17,752 can straighten out this matter to his satisfaction. 352 00:18:17,833 --> 00:18:19,713 [sighs] 353 00:18:21,250 --> 00:18:23,960 The Abbai delegation is as large as the Pak'ma'ra group 354 00:18:24,042 --> 00:18:27,672 and they're two corridors over. 355 00:18:27,750 --> 00:18:29,750 Have them swap quarters. 356 00:18:29,833 --> 00:18:31,923 And you tell the ambassador that's as upwind 357 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:34,710 as it gets on Babylon 5, huh. 358 00:18:34,792 --> 00:18:37,542 Done and done. 359 00:18:37,625 --> 00:18:39,785 Is there something else, commander? 360 00:18:39,875 --> 00:18:42,665 - If I may speak frankly? - Yeah. 361 00:18:42,750 --> 00:18:47,500 Ever since the Cortez arrived, you just haven't been yourself. 362 00:18:47,583 --> 00:18:49,883 I thought perhaps you'd like to talk about it. 363 00:18:55,792 --> 00:18:59,792 I command starships, Susan, not cities in space. 364 00:19:01,042 --> 00:19:04,212 These problems, the, the petty complaints 365 00:19:04,292 --> 00:19:08,582 the endless bickering, the constant negotiations. 366 00:19:08,667 --> 00:19:10,957 Jack Maynard said this isn't what I was trained for 367 00:19:11,042 --> 00:19:12,792 and he's right. 368 00:19:12,875 --> 00:19:17,205 I mean, I am constantly sandbagged, swamped, drowned 369 00:19:17,292 --> 00:19:21,172 an-and snowed under by nothing but trivia! 370 00:19:21,250 --> 00:19:24,330 I mean, look at this desk. 371 00:19:24,417 --> 00:19:27,417 I can't find a thing on it. You know me. 372 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:29,790 Is this me? Huh? 373 00:19:29,875 --> 00:19:32,875 Starships run on details. You've always run a tight ship. 374 00:19:32,958 --> 00:19:34,578 That's an admirable trait. 375 00:19:34,667 --> 00:19:38,747 B5 can never run in quite the same way. 376 00:19:38,833 --> 00:19:40,793 But you've had to settle your share of crew squabbles 377 00:19:40,875 --> 00:19:42,455 in your time, so forgive me for saying this 378 00:19:42,542 --> 00:19:45,002 but it must be something more than just that. 379 00:19:50,208 --> 00:19:52,078 [sighs] 380 00:19:52,167 --> 00:19:53,877 [instrumental music] 381 00:19:53,958 --> 00:19:56,498 Maynard is right. 382 00:19:56,583 --> 00:19:59,043 - I've been beached. - Hardly. 383 00:19:59,125 --> 00:20:01,495 Running B5 takes just as much energy, intelligence 384 00:20:01,583 --> 00:20:03,543 and patience as it does to command a starship. 385 00:20:03,625 --> 00:20:06,245 But there is a difference. 386 00:20:06,333 --> 00:20:10,793 They have turned me into a bureaucrat, a politician. 387 00:20:10,875 --> 00:20:13,745 I'll tell you one thing, if the primates that we came from 388 00:20:13,833 --> 00:20:15,543 had known that someday politicians 389 00:20:15,625 --> 00:20:17,705 would come out of the, the gene pool 390 00:20:17,792 --> 00:20:20,252 they'd have stayed up in the trees and written evolution off 391 00:20:20,333 --> 00:20:23,293 as a bad idea! 392 00:20:23,375 --> 00:20:27,535 Hell, I always thought the opposable thumb was overrated. 393 00:20:27,625 --> 00:20:29,285 You're here because the president thought 394 00:20:29,375 --> 00:20:31,375 you could handle it. 395 00:20:31,458 --> 00:20:32,958 As your executive officer, I have the right 396 00:20:33,042 --> 00:20:35,002 to know...was he wrong? 397 00:20:35,083 --> 00:20:36,963 I don't know. 398 00:20:39,458 --> 00:20:42,828 Maybe he was, and it's just taken this long to sink in. 399 00:20:46,458 --> 00:20:49,128 Look, uh.. 400 00:20:49,208 --> 00:20:52,788 ...take those alien delegations and switch them around. 401 00:20:52,875 --> 00:20:55,915 And see if you can smooth any ruffled feathers. 402 00:20:58,792 --> 00:21:01,672 Um, refresh my memory. 403 00:21:01,750 --> 00:21:04,880 Does the Tokati ambassador have feathers? 404 00:21:06,750 --> 00:21:10,080 No, sir. I'll take care of it. 405 00:21:11,833 --> 00:21:13,883 [chuckles] 406 00:21:14,500 --> 00:21:17,210 [intense music] 407 00:21:18,583 --> 00:21:21,003 What's our ETA on the other side of the.. 408 00:21:21,083 --> 00:21:23,133 [screaming] 409 00:21:24,292 --> 00:21:27,042 Emergency power! All stations report. 410 00:21:27,125 --> 00:21:28,665 XO's hurt bad, sir! 411 00:21:28,750 --> 00:21:30,670 'Well, then get Dr. Hunter up here on the double' 412 00:21:30,750 --> 00:21:32,540 and check for more casualties. 413 00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:36,285 - Pat, what's our flight status? - Power's down 30%! 414 00:21:36,375 --> 00:21:37,625 We're flying blind. 415 00:21:37,708 --> 00:21:39,458 After we jumped the fusion reactor spiked 416 00:21:39,542 --> 00:21:41,922 when it came back online. 417 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:44,080 The system wasn't ready to handle it, the EMP blew out 418 00:21:44,167 --> 00:21:45,667 the entire tracking system. 419 00:21:45,750 --> 00:21:48,380 Meaning we lost the lock-on signal from the jumpgate. 420 00:21:48,458 --> 00:21:51,498 Yes, sir, without it, we can't find our way out of hyperspace. 421 00:21:56,792 --> 00:21:59,172 [instrumental music] 422 00:22:00,875 --> 00:22:03,285 (Garibaldi) 'It all turned out to be a bunch of kids stealing on a dare.' 423 00:22:03,375 --> 00:22:04,875 Some kind of initiation thing. 424 00:22:04,958 --> 00:22:06,328 We couldn't get a lock on them because 425 00:22:06,417 --> 00:22:07,827 it was never the same one twice. 426 00:22:07,917 --> 00:22:10,127 So I slipped some security guards in as salespeople 427 00:22:10,208 --> 00:22:12,038 and they nailed one of the kids in the act. 428 00:22:12,125 --> 00:22:14,785 He talked his mouth off. That was it. 429 00:22:14,875 --> 00:22:17,455 - What did you do with him? - I spaced him. 430 00:22:17,542 --> 00:22:20,792 [chuckling] No. 431 00:22:20,875 --> 00:22:22,535 I made them give back all the stolen stuff 432 00:22:22,625 --> 00:22:24,205 and assigned him to community service. 433 00:22:24,292 --> 00:22:25,542 Seems rather mild punishment. 434 00:22:25,625 --> 00:22:27,075 Not if the community service 435 00:22:27,167 --> 00:22:29,627 is cleaning out the garbage recycling unit. 436 00:22:33,625 --> 00:22:35,455 This is all his fault, you know. 437 00:22:35,542 --> 00:22:36,922 - Wait a minute-- - I agree. 438 00:22:37,000 --> 00:22:38,790 This whole diet thing is your fault. 439 00:22:38,875 --> 00:22:39,785 Food plan. 440 00:22:39,875 --> 00:22:42,875 - Whatever. - Whatever. 441 00:22:42,958 --> 00:22:44,958 Well, what're we gonna do about it? 442 00:22:50,292 --> 00:22:51,962 [chuckling] 443 00:22:52,042 --> 00:22:54,082 - Do it nicely. - Oh. 444 00:22:56,417 --> 00:22:58,497 [clears throat] 445 00:23:03,792 --> 00:23:06,002 [whistles] 446 00:23:06,083 --> 00:23:08,173 [indistinct chatter] 447 00:23:11,750 --> 00:23:13,790 [crackling] 448 00:23:17,458 --> 00:23:18,828 - Anything? - Power's coming back. 449 00:23:18,917 --> 00:23:20,417 But the navigation's shot to hell, captain. 450 00:23:20,500 --> 00:23:21,920 - Can you fix it? - We have the parts. 451 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,500 But not the time, it'll take 48 hours minimum. 452 00:23:23,583 --> 00:23:25,293 By that time, we'll be swept so off-course 453 00:23:25,375 --> 00:23:26,625 we'll never find the lock-on signal. 454 00:23:26,708 --> 00:23:28,668 - Well, stay with it. - Yes, sir. 455 00:23:30,875 --> 00:23:32,035 Start transmitting a mayday. 456 00:23:32,125 --> 00:23:33,375 Our transmission's pretty iffy 457 00:23:33,458 --> 00:23:34,458 this far into hyperspace. 458 00:23:34,542 --> 00:23:35,542 Well, send it anyhow. 459 00:23:35,625 --> 00:23:37,325 Something may get through. 460 00:23:37,417 --> 00:23:40,537 [instrumental music] 461 00:23:43,583 --> 00:23:45,673 Sir, we're getting a message from the Cortez. 462 00:23:45,750 --> 00:23:47,790 It's a mayday. 463 00:23:47,875 --> 00:23:50,415 Put it on the speaker. 464 00:23:50,500 --> 00:23:53,580 (female 'This is the Cortez, there's been an accident' 465 00:23:53,667 --> 00:23:55,077 'to navig...instruments.' 466 00:23:55,167 --> 00:23:58,077 'No lock on signal, we are..' 467 00:23:58,167 --> 00:24:00,997 'stranded in hyperspace.. Lost..' 468 00:24:01,083 --> 00:24:04,173 'Please respond. Mayday. May..' 469 00:24:04,250 --> 00:24:06,330 'Please respond. Mayday.' 470 00:24:06,417 --> 00:24:09,077 'Mayday. Mayday. Mayday.' 471 00:24:10,417 --> 00:24:12,327 Take it off speaker. Keep recording. 472 00:24:12,417 --> 00:24:14,787 Some other pieces may come through in the clear. 473 00:24:14,875 --> 00:24:16,575 Send this response immediately. 474 00:24:16,667 --> 00:24:19,537 Your signal has been received and help is on the way. 475 00:24:19,625 --> 00:24:21,415 - Keep sending that. - Yes, sir. 476 00:24:21,500 --> 00:24:24,460 I want available pilots in the squadron bay in 20 minutes. 477 00:24:24,542 --> 00:24:26,002 I shouldn't need to remind you 478 00:24:26,083 --> 00:24:28,673 no ship lost in hyperspace has ever been found again. 479 00:24:30,458 --> 00:24:31,828 I know. 480 00:24:35,500 --> 00:24:37,380 I do not understand the necessity 481 00:24:37,458 --> 00:24:40,128 of these frequent examinations, doctor. 482 00:24:40,208 --> 00:24:42,328 I am fine. 483 00:24:42,417 --> 00:24:44,957 Ambassador, you've been through quite a change. 484 00:24:45,042 --> 00:24:47,292 Even if I weren't curious from a scientific point of view 485 00:24:47,375 --> 00:24:49,665 I'm still a doctor and you're my patient. 486 00:24:49,750 --> 00:24:52,170 I have to make sure you're not suffering any side effects 487 00:24:52,250 --> 00:24:55,080 of your transition. 488 00:24:56,292 --> 00:24:59,292 - So.. - Nothing of consequence. 489 00:24:59,375 --> 00:25:02,575 Momentary dizziness. Fatigue. That's all. 490 00:25:03,500 --> 00:25:07,080 Nothing else is bothering you? 491 00:25:07,167 --> 00:25:10,417 How are the other Minbari reacting to your situation? 492 00:25:11,667 --> 00:25:12,747 Fine. 493 00:25:12,833 --> 00:25:14,503 They accept this without question? 494 00:25:14,583 --> 00:25:16,253 Of course. 495 00:25:17,625 --> 00:25:20,875 So when does the new delegation arrive? 496 00:25:20,958 --> 00:25:22,668 - What new delegation? - I don't know. 497 00:25:22,750 --> 00:25:25,420 I only heard Mr. Garibaldi mention to someone 498 00:25:25,500 --> 00:25:27,420 that he was awaiting their arrival. 499 00:25:27,500 --> 00:25:31,330 I believe they're called bagna cauda? 500 00:25:34,667 --> 00:25:38,167 Commander Ivanova has briefed you on the situation. 501 00:25:39,833 --> 00:25:42,253 All we know from the Cortez's mayday 502 00:25:42,333 --> 00:25:46,923 is that something has brought her down in hyperspace. 503 00:25:47,000 --> 00:25:48,710 As the commander has reminded me 504 00:25:48,792 --> 00:25:52,462 no one has ever recovered a ship from hyperspace. 505 00:25:52,542 --> 00:25:56,882 - But I'm determined to try. - How far out is she? 506 00:25:56,958 --> 00:26:01,498 Unknown. We can't pick up a trace of her lock-on signal. 507 00:26:01,583 --> 00:26:04,923 The further off the lock-on signal a ship is pulled 508 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:06,500 the more distorted her signals. 509 00:26:06,583 --> 00:26:08,633 Now, the first message we got from the Cortez 510 00:26:08,708 --> 00:26:11,628 was fairly strong, but it's fading. 511 00:26:11,708 --> 00:26:13,378 So we have to move on this fast. 512 00:26:13,458 --> 00:26:16,788 But if we don't know where she is, how do we find her? 513 00:26:18,208 --> 00:26:21,128 I have an idea on that. 514 00:26:21,208 --> 00:26:23,788 But it's risky. 515 00:26:23,875 --> 00:26:25,625 There's a strong chance that 516 00:26:25,708 --> 00:26:29,458 'some or all of the rescue ships..' 517 00:26:29,542 --> 00:26:32,292 '...might not make it back.' 518 00:26:32,375 --> 00:26:36,995 We know there is a drift in hyperspace.. 519 00:26:37,083 --> 00:26:38,503 ...that can pull a powerless ship 520 00:26:38,583 --> 00:26:41,043 down the gravitational incline. 521 00:26:41,125 --> 00:26:42,665 The Cortez still has power. 522 00:26:42,750 --> 00:26:45,290 She can hold her position a little longer. 523 00:26:45,375 --> 00:26:47,285 So.. 524 00:26:47,375 --> 00:26:51,995 ...we are going to borrow a page from the lifeboat service. 525 00:26:52,083 --> 00:26:53,753 When a ship foundered in bad weather they'd go out 526 00:26:53,833 --> 00:26:56,673 in huge dories to save the crew and passengers. 527 00:26:56,750 --> 00:27:00,380 They'd form a line of lifeboats from the ship to the shore. 528 00:27:00,458 --> 00:27:02,958 As a kind of lifeline. 529 00:27:03,042 --> 00:27:06,082 The first fighter will stop just inside the gate 530 00:27:06,167 --> 00:27:07,877 and lock on to the gate signal. 531 00:27:07,958 --> 00:27:12,788 The second fighter will proceed 1000 kilometers further in 532 00:27:12,875 --> 00:27:14,665 and lock on to the signal of the first one. 533 00:27:14,750 --> 00:27:16,380 The third fighter will lock on to the signal 534 00:27:16,458 --> 00:27:18,208 of the second one, and so on. 535 00:27:18,292 --> 00:27:21,082 Which leaves the last man hanging in midair. 536 00:27:21,167 --> 00:27:23,417 But if he's broadcasting a search signal in all directions 537 00:27:23,500 --> 00:27:25,040 there's a chance the Cortez will pick it up. 538 00:27:25,125 --> 00:27:26,495 If they're still in range. 539 00:27:26,583 --> 00:27:29,333 We extend the range by moving the fighters further out 540 00:27:29,417 --> 00:27:31,747 like an expanding telescope. 541 00:27:33,208 --> 00:27:36,788 It's a long shot. 542 00:27:36,875 --> 00:27:39,825 But it's their only chance. 543 00:27:39,917 --> 00:27:41,497 Any questions? 544 00:27:41,583 --> 00:27:43,543 [together] No, sir. 545 00:27:45,250 --> 00:27:49,170 Good. You'll hit space in five minutes. 546 00:27:49,250 --> 00:27:50,960 Good luck. 547 00:27:51,042 --> 00:27:54,082 [intense music] 548 00:27:56,708 --> 00:28:00,418 I'd give anything to be going with them right now. 549 00:28:00,500 --> 00:28:02,250 So would I. 550 00:28:05,042 --> 00:28:09,252 (Ivanova) 'Zeta Wing, commence drop sequence check.' 551 00:28:09,333 --> 00:28:12,883 'Power up to standby. Initiate drop sequence.' 552 00:28:12,958 --> 00:28:17,288 - Zeta Squadron. - Zeta Squadron, standing by. 553 00:28:17,375 --> 00:28:19,245 An old friend of mine once quoted me 554 00:28:19,333 --> 00:28:23,423 a ancient Egyptian blessing. 555 00:28:23,500 --> 00:28:27,420 "God be between you and harm 556 00:28:27,500 --> 00:28:29,920 in all the empty places where you must walk." 557 00:28:34,083 --> 00:28:36,333 Bring the Cortez home. 558 00:28:36,417 --> 00:28:38,457 [whirring] 559 00:28:39,958 --> 00:28:42,998 [intense music] 560 00:28:57,417 --> 00:28:59,247 [whooshing] 561 00:28:59,333 --> 00:29:00,463 Communication status? 562 00:29:00,542 --> 00:29:02,132 Nothing from the Cortez now, sir. 563 00:29:02,208 --> 00:29:03,288 Your message is being relayed 564 00:29:03,375 --> 00:29:04,995 from fighter to fighter in hyperspace. 565 00:29:05,083 --> 00:29:07,713 The pilots report no response yet. 566 00:29:07,792 --> 00:29:09,832 [crackling] 567 00:29:12,833 --> 00:29:15,963 Captain. I'm getting a signal from Babylon 5. 568 00:29:16,042 --> 00:29:19,252 - It's very faint, sir. - On speaker. 569 00:29:19,333 --> 00:29:21,543 (John) 'Cortez, this is Babylon Control.' 570 00:29:21,625 --> 00:29:23,785 'If you can hear us, please respond.' 571 00:29:23,875 --> 00:29:27,415 'We are sending help. Cortez, this is Babylon Control.' 572 00:29:27,500 --> 00:29:29,670 'If you can hear us, please respond.' 573 00:29:29,750 --> 00:29:31,460 Send this. 574 00:29:31,542 --> 00:29:35,542 'Babylon Control, this is the Cortez.' 575 00:29:35,625 --> 00:29:38,325 'Babylon Control, this is the Cortez.' 576 00:29:38,417 --> 00:29:40,537 'Lock on still not functioning.' 577 00:29:40,625 --> 00:29:42,325 Cortez, this is Babylon Control. 578 00:29:42,417 --> 00:29:44,497 Keep on broadcasting your mayday. 579 00:29:44,583 --> 00:29:46,543 'We're homing in on it and sending a sheepdog' 580 00:29:46,625 --> 00:29:48,535 'to lead you home.' 581 00:29:48,625 --> 00:29:50,665 [whooshing] 582 00:29:59,292 --> 00:30:01,582 [crackling] 583 00:30:01,667 --> 00:30:03,747 You got the signal, Warren? 584 00:30:05,833 --> 00:30:07,833 Hard to get a beat on it, sir. 585 00:30:07,917 --> 00:30:09,747 Radio locator doesn't want to settle. 586 00:30:09,833 --> 00:30:12,293 - Keep scanning. - 'Yes, sir.' 587 00:30:14,667 --> 00:30:16,747 [indistinct chatter] 588 00:30:18,417 --> 00:30:19,627 Alright, what's happening? 589 00:30:19,708 --> 00:30:21,958 It's gotten scratchy again, sir. 590 00:30:22,042 --> 00:30:24,002 I can't even hear the pilots now. 591 00:30:24,083 --> 00:30:25,333 [sighs] 592 00:30:25,417 --> 00:30:27,917 Alright. Carry on. Why don't you take a break? 593 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:30,330 Why don't you? Sir. 594 00:30:33,042 --> 00:30:34,542 I can't. 595 00:30:36,375 --> 00:30:38,625 Jack's too old a friend. 596 00:30:38,708 --> 00:30:41,078 If this turns into a wake, I wanna be here. 597 00:30:41,167 --> 00:30:44,497 Is he the one that told you about the Egyptian blessing? 598 00:30:44,583 --> 00:30:46,793 Hm. 599 00:30:46,875 --> 00:30:48,915 He was my first commanding officer. 600 00:30:49,000 --> 00:30:52,170 The old Moon-Mars Patrol before the war. 601 00:30:53,500 --> 00:30:56,380 Damn, I thought he knew everything. 602 00:30:56,458 --> 00:30:58,078 He did too. 603 00:30:58,167 --> 00:30:59,827 Captain Maynard knows the risks he takes 604 00:30:59,917 --> 00:31:02,707 every time he orders his ship out. 605 00:31:02,792 --> 00:31:05,712 So if it's a wake, I'll drink with you. 606 00:31:05,792 --> 00:31:09,382 But until it is, why don't we just remember that blessing? 607 00:31:09,458 --> 00:31:12,498 [instrumental music] 608 00:31:16,208 --> 00:31:18,328 [whooshing] 609 00:31:18,417 --> 00:31:20,827 (female 'Mayday. May.. This is the Cortez.' 610 00:31:20,917 --> 00:31:24,077 Commander, I've got the signal. 611 00:31:24,167 --> 00:31:27,497 - And locking on. - Go. I'll hold here. 612 00:31:27,583 --> 00:31:28,713 Yes, sir. 613 00:31:28,792 --> 00:31:30,832 [whooshing] 614 00:31:35,792 --> 00:31:37,832 [crackling] 615 00:31:39,333 --> 00:31:41,333 Captain, captain! 616 00:31:45,500 --> 00:31:48,040 I do believe that's our sheepdog. 617 00:31:48,792 --> 00:31:51,462 [intense music] 618 00:31:51,542 --> 00:31:53,752 Keffer! 619 00:31:53,833 --> 00:31:55,883 [explosion] 620 00:31:57,708 --> 00:31:59,878 Galus! 621 00:32:03,458 --> 00:32:07,328 [automated message] Navigation system inoperative. Communication disrupted. 622 00:32:07,417 --> 00:32:11,127 - Engaging lateral thrusters. - Negative function. 623 00:32:13,750 --> 00:32:15,750 [crackling] 624 00:32:18,500 --> 00:32:20,420 Where is he? Where's the fighter? 625 00:32:20,500 --> 00:32:23,170 Increasing range and scanning. 626 00:32:23,250 --> 00:32:25,790 Scanning. Got him. 627 00:32:25,875 --> 00:32:28,915 [intense music] 628 00:32:31,500 --> 00:32:34,330 What's going on? 629 00:32:34,417 --> 00:32:37,287 Come on, come on. Figure it out! 630 00:32:39,750 --> 00:32:43,380 What the hell's he doing? What's he shooting at? 631 00:32:43,458 --> 00:32:47,208 I don't know. He keeps firing in the same direction. 632 00:32:47,292 --> 00:32:49,502 But there's nothing out there. 633 00:32:50,958 --> 00:32:54,208 Except...the way home. 634 00:32:54,292 --> 00:32:56,292 He's firing in the direction he wants us to go. 635 00:32:56,375 --> 00:32:59,245 - Can you calculate that? - I'm on it. 636 00:33:00,792 --> 00:33:03,832 Communication to Starfury restored. 637 00:33:03,917 --> 00:33:06,497 (Keffer) 'Cortez, get out of here now!' 638 00:33:06,583 --> 00:33:08,423 Starfury, this is the Cortez. 639 00:33:08,500 --> 00:33:10,380 We can come after you. Do you copy? 640 00:33:10,458 --> 00:33:12,668 (Keffer) 'NAV system not functioning. Engines down.' 641 00:33:12,750 --> 00:33:16,130 If you come after me we'll both get lost. Go! 642 00:33:18,958 --> 00:33:20,918 Thanks, Starfury. 643 00:33:21,792 --> 00:33:24,132 Pat. 644 00:33:24,208 --> 00:33:27,128 Lay in the course. Follow the trail. 645 00:33:27,208 --> 00:33:28,578 Yes, sir. 646 00:33:28,667 --> 00:33:31,707 [instrumental music] 647 00:33:35,458 --> 00:33:37,458 [zapping] 648 00:34:02,792 --> 00:34:04,502 - Ships coming through. - How many? 649 00:34:04,583 --> 00:34:07,213 Three. No, four. 650 00:34:07,292 --> 00:34:10,332 [intense music] 651 00:34:25,375 --> 00:34:28,075 Cortez, this is Babylon Control. 652 00:34:28,167 --> 00:34:30,377 Where are the other two fighters? 653 00:34:30,458 --> 00:34:33,668 I'm sorry, Johnny. They didn't make it. 654 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:43,040 [music continues] 655 00:34:51,625 --> 00:34:53,035 Nice of you to join me finally. 656 00:34:53,125 --> 00:34:54,825 Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm late. I know. 657 00:34:54,917 --> 00:34:55,957 Did you get it? 658 00:34:56,042 --> 00:34:57,672 Look, the supply-ship cargo master 659 00:34:57,750 --> 00:35:01,250 begrudged every extra ounce of every inch of space. 660 00:35:01,333 --> 00:35:03,463 But I called in some favors. 661 00:35:03,542 --> 00:35:05,042 You're lucky I have a few to spare, Garibaldi. 662 00:35:05,125 --> 00:35:07,325 Yeah, so bill me. Where is it? 663 00:35:08,833 --> 00:35:10,333 Bam. 664 00:35:10,417 --> 00:35:12,997 - Yes, yes, yes. - Okay? Alright? 665 00:35:13,083 --> 00:35:16,833 So I asked myself, now, who on the station 666 00:35:16,917 --> 00:35:19,327 could pull together the ingredients of bagna cauda 667 00:35:19,417 --> 00:35:21,787 so far from Earth? 668 00:35:21,875 --> 00:35:25,575 Your qualifications precede you, Mr. Orwell. 669 00:35:26,958 --> 00:35:29,708 Mr. Garibaldi. 670 00:35:29,792 --> 00:35:32,422 Doc. Give me a minute. 671 00:35:37,083 --> 00:35:40,383 It's for my birthday. Honest. You can check the date. 672 00:35:40,458 --> 00:35:43,288 Alright, it's your birthday, so what? 673 00:35:44,625 --> 00:35:47,035 So.. 674 00:35:47,125 --> 00:35:50,455 ...my father always made bagna cauda for me on my birthday. 675 00:35:50,542 --> 00:35:54,292 My pop was a great cook, and bagna was his specialty. 676 00:35:54,375 --> 00:35:56,995 And when he used to cook it, I mean, the smell 677 00:35:57,083 --> 00:36:00,793 oh, man, the smell would fill the whole place. 678 00:36:00,875 --> 00:36:04,035 It's funny, you know, when I watched him cook 679 00:36:04,125 --> 00:36:07,325 I knew he was doing it because he loved me. 680 00:36:07,417 --> 00:36:09,247 He just could never say it. 681 00:36:09,333 --> 00:36:11,463 And so he did that instead. 682 00:36:13,792 --> 00:36:17,542 He's been gone a long time. 683 00:36:17,625 --> 00:36:19,995 So now I make it myself once a year. 684 00:36:21,667 --> 00:36:23,747 Honoring him, you know? 685 00:36:25,917 --> 00:36:28,077 It's the only part of him I got left. 686 00:36:29,500 --> 00:36:32,250 Well, in that case.. 687 00:36:32,333 --> 00:36:35,883 ...why don't you make enough for two. 688 00:36:35,958 --> 00:36:37,498 Yeah? 689 00:36:41,833 --> 00:36:43,463 Captain. 690 00:36:43,542 --> 00:36:45,582 I can come back if you wish to be alone. 691 00:36:45,667 --> 00:36:48,537 No, no, no. Please. 692 00:36:48,625 --> 00:36:52,325 I heard the news. I'm sorry for your loss. 693 00:36:54,375 --> 00:36:56,915 That's the hard part, isn't it? 694 00:36:58,208 --> 00:37:01,458 Sending young people out to die. 695 00:37:01,542 --> 00:37:03,462 But they saved others. 696 00:37:03,542 --> 00:37:06,632 At the right moment, they were in the right place 697 00:37:06,708 --> 00:37:10,578 and knew what to do. As you did. 698 00:37:10,667 --> 00:37:15,707 What makes you think this is the right place for me? 699 00:37:15,792 --> 00:37:19,962 The universe puts us in places where we can learn. 700 00:37:20,042 --> 00:37:24,212 They're never easy places, but they are right. 701 00:37:24,292 --> 00:37:30,332 Wherever we are is the right place and the right time. 702 00:37:30,417 --> 00:37:33,667 The pain that sometimes comes.. 703 00:37:33,750 --> 00:37:40,170 ...is part of the process of constantly being born. 704 00:37:40,250 --> 00:37:42,170 You sound like you've been doing some thinking 705 00:37:42,250 --> 00:37:45,000 about this on your own. 706 00:37:45,083 --> 00:37:48,043 Perhaps. 707 00:37:48,125 --> 00:37:52,075 We are both, I suppose, going through transitions. 708 00:37:53,250 --> 00:37:56,380 But the universe knows what it's doing. 709 00:37:58,000 --> 00:38:02,580 I wish I had your faith in the universe. 710 00:38:02,667 --> 00:38:03,997 [sighs] 711 00:38:04,083 --> 00:38:07,003 I just don't see it sometimes. 712 00:38:08,292 --> 00:38:11,882 Then I will tell you a great secret, captain. 713 00:38:11,958 --> 00:38:15,038 Perhaps the greatest of all time. 714 00:38:15,125 --> 00:38:16,875 The molecules of your body 715 00:38:16,958 --> 00:38:20,208 are the same molecules that make up this station 716 00:38:20,292 --> 00:38:22,132 and the nebula outside 717 00:38:22,208 --> 00:38:25,958 that burn inside the stars themselves. 718 00:38:26,042 --> 00:38:30,082 We are star stuff, we are the universe 719 00:38:30,167 --> 00:38:34,747 made manifest, trying to figure itself out. 720 00:38:34,833 --> 00:38:36,883 And as we have both learned 721 00:38:36,958 --> 00:38:42,168 sometimes the universe requires a change of perspective. 722 00:38:47,917 --> 00:38:50,957 [instrumental music] 723 00:38:54,333 --> 00:38:56,253 [whirring] 724 00:38:56,333 --> 00:39:00,133 [automated message] 'Thrusters back online. No lock-on signal detected.' 725 00:39:00,208 --> 00:39:04,828 - Estimate remaining oxygen. - '32.5 minutes.' 726 00:39:09,083 --> 00:39:11,793 We've been through a lot together, haven't we? 727 00:39:14,208 --> 00:39:16,578 Who would've thought? 728 00:39:19,125 --> 00:39:21,165 [intense music] 729 00:39:22,500 --> 00:39:26,790 Computer, analyze flight path of unknown object. 730 00:39:26,875 --> 00:39:30,165 - Correlate to last sighting. - 'Stand by.' 731 00:39:34,292 --> 00:39:36,252 Sorry, captain. 732 00:39:44,958 --> 00:39:47,958 Jumpgate activated. 733 00:39:52,958 --> 00:39:54,788 (Keffer) 'Babylon Control..' 734 00:39:55,792 --> 00:39:57,792 ...request permission to dock. 735 00:39:57,875 --> 00:39:59,825 Permission granted. 736 00:39:59,917 --> 00:40:03,037 - Welcome home. - Thank you, sir. 737 00:40:04,125 --> 00:40:07,205 [instrumental music] 738 00:40:16,375 --> 00:40:20,625 Commander Galus. The best squadron leader I ever had. 739 00:40:20,708 --> 00:40:22,828 - To Galus. - To Galus. 740 00:40:25,042 --> 00:40:27,332 So, lieutenant, do you have any idea at all 741 00:40:27,417 --> 00:40:29,577 what caused the disruption that nearly wrecked you? 742 00:40:29,667 --> 00:40:30,997 And saved me. 743 00:40:31,083 --> 00:40:33,213 When I saw it again, just for a second 744 00:40:33,292 --> 00:40:35,332 I figured it must be riding its lock-on 745 00:40:35,417 --> 00:40:36,667 even though the direction was nothing 746 00:40:36,750 --> 00:40:39,080 like I've ever seen before. 747 00:40:39,167 --> 00:40:40,457 'When it came through the first time' 748 00:40:40,542 --> 00:40:42,832 it was on a right angle to the gates position. 749 00:40:42,917 --> 00:40:44,707 Once I figured that out, I just struck out 750 00:40:44,792 --> 00:40:47,422 in what seemed like the right direction. 751 00:40:47,500 --> 00:40:51,170 As for what it was, I don't know. 752 00:40:52,500 --> 00:40:54,500 'There was just this feeling that something' 753 00:40:54,583 --> 00:40:57,253 'dark and dangerous had gone by.' 754 00:40:57,333 --> 00:40:58,423 You know that feeling, like somebody 755 00:40:58,500 --> 00:41:00,920 just walked on your grave? 756 00:41:01,042 --> 00:41:02,792 That's the only way I can describe it. 757 00:41:02,875 --> 00:41:04,535 (Jack) 'This feeling that something's out there.' 758 00:41:04,625 --> 00:41:07,375 You just never forget it. 759 00:41:07,458 --> 00:41:08,788 I wanna know what it is. 760 00:41:08,875 --> 00:41:11,535 I'm sure we'll find out one of these days. 761 00:41:11,625 --> 00:41:13,035 At the moment, that investigation 762 00:41:13,125 --> 00:41:14,875 isn't our first order of business. 763 00:41:14,958 --> 00:41:17,418 There is one other. 764 00:41:17,500 --> 00:41:20,540 Lieutenant, I know this isn't a very good time for this 765 00:41:20,625 --> 00:41:23,915 but Zeta Squadron needs a new commander. 766 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,210 I've decided to give it to you. 767 00:41:26,292 --> 00:41:27,922 Congratulations. 768 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:31,000 Say, uh, isn't John supposed to be here? 769 00:41:31,083 --> 00:41:34,083 Yes, he is. That reminds me, where's Garibaldi? 770 00:41:37,500 --> 00:41:41,170 Trust me, doc. You are gonna love this. 771 00:41:41,250 --> 00:41:42,500 I can feel my arteries hardening 772 00:41:42,583 --> 00:41:45,213 just being in the same room with it. 773 00:41:48,250 --> 00:41:50,170 Alright. 774 00:41:52,250 --> 00:41:54,790 - That's good. - Mm-hm. Told you. 775 00:41:56,167 --> 00:41:59,417 - That is very good. - Hm! You think that's good. 776 00:41:59,500 --> 00:42:01,130 - Wait till dessert. - Now, wait a minute. 777 00:42:01,208 --> 00:42:03,628 - I didn't authorize dessert. - No? 778 00:42:03,708 --> 00:42:05,958 - Then you can't have any. - What is it? 779 00:42:06,042 --> 00:42:07,252 Doesn't matter. You're not getting any. 780 00:42:07,333 --> 00:42:08,963 No, no, no. L-let's not be hasty. 781 00:42:09,042 --> 00:42:12,042 No, no, no, no, no. Too late. 782 00:42:12,125 --> 00:42:15,075 This is great. 783 00:42:15,167 --> 00:42:18,077 I see you're hard at it, sir. 784 00:42:18,167 --> 00:42:20,577 I've decided it's time to get back to work. 785 00:42:20,667 --> 00:42:22,787 The station doesn't run itself. 786 00:42:22,875 --> 00:42:24,415 Captain Maynard, Lieutenant Keffer 787 00:42:24,500 --> 00:42:26,040 and the rest of the pilots would like you to join them 788 00:42:26,125 --> 00:42:27,375 in the officers club. 789 00:42:27,458 --> 00:42:28,628 Okay, give me an hour, 790 00:42:28,708 --> 00:42:30,328 and I'll have everything under control here. 791 00:42:30,417 --> 00:42:31,327 Yes, sir. 792 00:42:31,417 --> 00:42:32,417 'Ever had a long talk' 793 00:42:32,500 --> 00:42:35,130 with Ambassador Delenn, commander? 794 00:42:35,208 --> 00:42:38,458 From time to time. Why? 795 00:42:38,542 --> 00:42:40,752 She and the universe 796 00:42:40,833 --> 00:42:44,293 seem to have a special relationship. 797 00:42:44,375 --> 00:42:46,165 Don't we all? 798 00:42:48,875 --> 00:42:51,915 [instrumental music] 799 00:42:58,208 --> 00:43:00,418 Star stuff. 800 00:43:09,625 --> 00:43:12,035 [theme music]