1 00:00:03,128 --> 00:00:07,007 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 43917.4. 2 00:00:07,174 --> 00:00:09,301 The enterprise has been given the singular honor 3 00:00:09,468 --> 00:00:11,970 of hosting the first meeting between the federation 4 00:00:12,137 --> 00:00:15,265 and the mysterious race known as the legarans. 5 00:00:15,432 --> 00:00:17,935 We are in orbit around vulcan preparing to welcome aboard 6 00:00:18,101 --> 00:00:20,479 federation ambassador sarek and his wife, perrin, 7 00:00:20,646 --> 00:00:22,731 who like his first wife, is from earth. 8 00:00:22,898 --> 00:00:25,192 I remember studying his career in school. 9 00:00:25,359 --> 00:00:27,277 The treaty of Alpha cygnus ix. 10 00:00:27,444 --> 00:00:29,613 The coridan admission to the federation. 11 00:00:29,780 --> 00:00:31,949 - The klingon alliance. - I met him once. 12 00:00:32,115 --> 00:00:34,743 Many years ago, very briefly, at his son's wedding. 13 00:00:34,910 --> 00:00:37,350 I can tell you that was quite a moment for a young lieutenant, 14 00:00:37,454 --> 00:00:39,289 standing in the presence of such history. 15 00:00:39,456 --> 00:00:40,499 I remember he spoke to me 16 00:00:40,666 --> 00:00:42,506 and I just stood there, grinning like an idiot. 17 00:00:42,584 --> 00:00:44,294 - You, tongue-tied? - Indeed. 18 00:00:44,461 --> 00:00:45,981 How do you make small talk with someone 19 00:00:46,129 --> 00:00:47,381 who shaped the federation? 20 00:00:47,548 --> 00:00:49,508 Is it true he'll be retiring after this mission? 21 00:00:49,675 --> 00:00:51,385 Unofficially, that's what I hear. 22 00:00:51,552 --> 00:00:53,720 What a crowning achievement for his career. 23 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:57,849 The benefits of relations with the legarans are incalculable. 24 00:01:08,485 --> 00:01:10,654 Ah. Captain picard. 25 00:01:10,821 --> 00:01:13,991 I am ki mendrossen, the ambassador's chief of staff. 26 00:01:14,157 --> 00:01:17,160 This is sakkath, his personal assistant. 27 00:01:17,327 --> 00:01:18,829 Has the ambassador been delayed? 28 00:01:18,996 --> 00:01:21,373 He will be joining us momentarily. 29 00:01:21,540 --> 00:01:26,003 But first, we must discuss some matters of the utmost delicacy. 30 00:01:30,882 --> 00:01:31,925 Please go ahead. 31 00:01:32,092 --> 00:01:35,429 To be frank, captain, the ambassador is not a young man. 32 00:01:35,596 --> 00:01:36,847 He tires easily. 33 00:01:37,014 --> 00:01:38,294 He's going to need a lot of rest 34 00:01:38,390 --> 00:01:40,726 to prepare himself for the difficult job that awaits him. 35 00:01:40,892 --> 00:01:42,436 Which is why it is imperative 36 00:01:42,603 --> 00:01:45,022 that he be allowed to conserve his strength. 37 00:01:45,188 --> 00:01:48,650 I must request that you dispense with any formal activities 38 00:01:48,817 --> 00:01:52,070 normally associated with a visitor of his rank. 39 00:01:53,113 --> 00:01:55,449 We had planned a ship's concert this evening. 40 00:01:55,616 --> 00:01:58,327 I believe that the ambassador is extremely fond of Mozart. 41 00:01:58,493 --> 00:02:01,538 I'm afraid it would be impossible for him to attend. 42 00:02:01,705 --> 00:02:04,666 Upon his arrival he will be taken directly to his quarters 43 00:02:04,833 --> 00:02:08,378 where he will remain in seclusion until we reach legara iv. 44 00:02:09,379 --> 00:02:10,422 You have my assurance 45 00:02:10,589 --> 00:02:13,467 that the ambassador will not be disturbed during the voyage. 46 00:02:13,634 --> 00:02:16,219 That's all we ask. 47 00:02:16,386 --> 00:02:20,932 Well, now that's settled. The ambassador is waiting. 48 00:02:33,528 --> 00:02:35,906 Picard: Welcome aboard the enterprise, ambassador sarek. 49 00:02:39,493 --> 00:02:43,080 - We come to serve. - Your service honors us. 50 00:02:43,246 --> 00:02:45,874 Allow me to present she who is my wife. 51 00:02:46,041 --> 00:02:49,419 - Mrs. Sarek. - Please call me perrin, captain. 52 00:02:49,586 --> 00:02:52,422 This is my first officer, commander William riker. 53 00:02:54,007 --> 00:02:56,968 Captain, would you be so kind as to show us to our quarters? 54 00:02:57,594 --> 00:03:00,055 I prefer to view the conference room first. 55 00:03:00,222 --> 00:03:01,264 Ambassador, 56 00:03:01,431 --> 00:03:04,393 I'm sure sakkath and I can handle all the necessary details. 57 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:06,937 I will examine it for myself. 58 00:03:08,563 --> 00:03:12,401 Perhaps it would be best if we settled in first. 59 00:03:12,776 --> 00:03:15,362 They worry about my health, captain. 60 00:03:15,529 --> 00:03:16,571 Too much. 61 00:03:17,823 --> 00:03:20,409 You will take me to the conference room, please. 62 00:03:21,827 --> 00:03:22,911 If you'll follow me, sir. 63 00:03:59,906 --> 00:04:04,161 Picard: Space, the final frontier. 64 00:04:04,786 --> 00:04:08,749 These are the voyages of the starship enterprise. 65 00:04:08,915 --> 00:04:14,004 Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds, 66 00:04:14,337 --> 00:04:18,383 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 67 00:04:18,925 --> 00:04:23,221 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 68 00:05:22,364 --> 00:05:24,741 Wesley: Are the legarans really gonna sit in this stuff? 69 00:05:24,908 --> 00:05:26,284 La forge: Well, I'm sure not. 70 00:05:26,451 --> 00:05:30,247 - Can you believe this smell? - What smell? 71 00:05:30,413 --> 00:05:31,456 [Both chuckle] 72 00:05:31,623 --> 00:05:35,377 What can I say? To us it's a slime pit, but to them it's home. 73 00:05:35,544 --> 00:05:39,047 Okay, the environmental controls are ready. What's next? 74 00:05:39,214 --> 00:05:41,258 What are you? In some kind of a hurry or something? 75 00:05:41,424 --> 00:05:43,426 Wesley: Yeah, I have a date. 76 00:05:43,593 --> 00:05:46,179 A date? With who? 77 00:05:46,346 --> 00:05:48,890 - Ensign dumont. - Really? 78 00:05:49,057 --> 00:05:50,433 She's very attractive. 79 00:05:50,600 --> 00:05:53,436 I've gotta admit, Wes, though I'm a bit surprised. 80 00:05:53,603 --> 00:05:54,896 What? That she'd go out with me? 81 00:05:55,063 --> 00:05:57,774 No, that you would actually have the nerve to ask her. 82 00:05:57,941 --> 00:05:59,442 Way to go. 83 00:06:06,741 --> 00:06:09,035 The room is not ready. 84 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:10,495 No, ambassador. 85 00:06:10,662 --> 00:06:12,622 Commander la forge and ensign crusher are still... 86 00:06:12,664 --> 00:06:15,625 The legarans are very sensitive in matters of protocol. 87 00:06:15,792 --> 00:06:18,128 You will remove all the furniture from the room. 88 00:06:18,295 --> 00:06:19,629 The walls must be bare. 89 00:06:19,796 --> 00:06:21,156 I'm sure everything will be set up 90 00:06:21,256 --> 00:06:24,175 according to our specifications before the legarans arrive. 91 00:06:24,342 --> 00:06:26,219 Isn't that right, captain? 92 00:06:26,595 --> 00:06:28,138 I assure you, ambassador, 93 00:06:28,305 --> 00:06:31,433 everything will be ready before the conference begins. 94 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:35,312 My husband and I have every confidence in you, captain. 95 00:06:35,478 --> 00:06:38,899 I have worked for 93 years in preparation for this meeting. 96 00:06:39,065 --> 00:06:42,319 It is vital that no detail be overlooked. 97 00:06:42,485 --> 00:06:44,070 Perhaps we should allow these gentlemen 98 00:06:44,237 --> 00:06:46,990 to return to their work, ambassador. 99 00:06:49,576 --> 00:06:51,286 That will be acceptable. 100 00:06:57,959 --> 00:07:00,378 These walls are too bright. 101 00:07:13,558 --> 00:07:17,312 The way mendrossen described him, I expected to see a frail old man. 102 00:07:17,479 --> 00:07:21,191 I hope I'm that frail when I'm 202 years old. 103 00:07:21,358 --> 00:07:25,195 But his aides did seem to be a little overprotective, didn't they? 104 00:07:25,362 --> 00:07:28,865 From what I see, the ambassador doesn't need protection from anything. 105 00:07:29,032 --> 00:07:31,451 Well, we'll respect Mr. Mendrossen's request 106 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:34,663 and allow ambassador sarek his privacy. 107 00:07:34,829 --> 00:07:35,872 [Sighs] 108 00:07:36,039 --> 00:07:39,751 I suppose they were foolish and vain, my expectations of this voyage. 109 00:07:39,918 --> 00:07:43,254 Sharing his thoughts, memories. 110 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:47,884 His unique understanding of the history he's made. 111 00:07:48,635 --> 00:07:51,721 Does this mean you're going to cancel the concert this evening? 112 00:07:51,888 --> 00:07:53,890 No, the concert will go ahead as scheduled. 113 00:07:54,057 --> 00:07:56,059 But it's a pity our guest of honor will be absent. 114 00:07:56,226 --> 00:07:57,906 For all we know, the ambassador might enjoy 115 00:07:58,019 --> 00:07:59,396 an evening's entertainment. 116 00:07:59,562 --> 00:08:01,982 Why not ask his wife if she'd like to attend? 117 00:08:04,192 --> 00:08:06,736 That's an excellent idea, counselor. 118 00:08:07,612 --> 00:08:09,781 You have the bridge, number one. 119 00:08:12,784 --> 00:08:14,369 [Door chimes] 120 00:08:16,037 --> 00:08:17,789 Come in. 121 00:08:18,081 --> 00:08:21,668 - Picard: I hope I'm not intruding. - Not at all, captain. 122 00:08:21,835 --> 00:08:25,338 But sarek is in meditation at the moment. 123 00:08:25,672 --> 00:08:27,757 Actually, I came to see you. 124 00:08:27,924 --> 00:08:30,677 Well, how nice. 125 00:08:30,844 --> 00:08:34,014 I so rarely get visitors of my own. 126 00:08:34,180 --> 00:08:37,600 Usually everyone wants to see the ambassador. 127 00:08:37,976 --> 00:08:40,979 I find that hard to believe. Thank you. 128 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:46,776 These quarters are quite comfortable. 129 00:08:46,943 --> 00:08:48,611 The ambassador and I were very pleased 130 00:08:48,778 --> 00:08:51,364 when we heard that the negotiations were going to take place 131 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:53,616 aboard the flagship of the federation. 132 00:08:53,783 --> 00:08:55,577 The honor is ours. 133 00:08:55,744 --> 00:08:59,039 My husband has taken an interest in your career. 134 00:08:59,414 --> 00:09:01,416 He finds it to be... 135 00:09:01,583 --> 00:09:02,959 Satisfactory. 136 00:09:03,126 --> 00:09:06,588 My word. High praise from a vulcan. 137 00:09:07,088 --> 00:09:10,800 Some people who expect an emotional response, 138 00:09:10,967 --> 00:09:13,636 often find vulcans to be quite cold when they're merely being... 139 00:09:14,012 --> 00:09:15,138 Logical. 140 00:09:15,930 --> 00:09:17,307 Exactly. 141 00:09:18,308 --> 00:09:20,518 I came to invite you 142 00:09:20,685 --> 00:09:22,854 and your husband, if he's available, 143 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:25,482 to a Mozart recital this evening. 144 00:09:26,483 --> 00:09:28,985 What a tempting offer. 145 00:09:30,653 --> 00:09:34,324 I doubt that the ambassador will be able to attend, 146 00:09:34,824 --> 00:09:37,327 but I will make it a point to ask him. 147 00:09:37,660 --> 00:09:40,413 Well then, I hope to see you this evening. 148 00:09:56,012 --> 00:09:58,389 You're still unable to meditate? 149 00:09:58,556 --> 00:10:00,517 It is of no importance. 150 00:10:00,683 --> 00:10:05,980 - It has eluded you for many weeks. - I said, it is of no importance. 151 00:10:07,649 --> 00:10:09,526 You know I am right. 152 00:10:09,692 --> 00:10:12,821 My wife, you will leave me now. 153 00:10:12,987 --> 00:10:15,698 I require solitude. 154 00:10:24,999 --> 00:10:27,627 Temperature in the tank is now 150 degrees celsius. 155 00:10:27,794 --> 00:10:29,546 Okay, lock it up. 156 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:35,135 Is that it? Can I get out of here now? 157 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:36,928 What's your hurry? You don't really think 158 00:10:37,095 --> 00:10:39,722 anything's gonna happen with Suzanne dumont, do you? 159 00:10:39,889 --> 00:10:42,650 At least I'm not spending the night with a good book like some people. 160 00:10:42,725 --> 00:10:45,045 - What's that supposed to mean? - Just what it sounds like. 161 00:10:45,145 --> 00:10:46,187 Let me tell you something. 162 00:10:46,354 --> 00:10:48,022 You'd get more action out of a good book 163 00:10:48,189 --> 00:10:50,316 than you'll ever see on this date, I'll guarantee it. 164 00:10:50,483 --> 00:10:52,483 She's not gonna waste her time on someone like you. 165 00:10:52,569 --> 00:10:54,529 - Someone like me? - She's way out of your league. 166 00:10:54,612 --> 00:10:56,406 Since when did you become an expert on women? 167 00:10:56,573 --> 00:10:59,742 Compared to you, every male on this ship is an expert on women. 168 00:10:59,909 --> 00:11:02,309 Well, at least I don't have to find my women on the holodeck. 169 00:11:02,370 --> 00:11:03,830 - What did you say? - You heard me. 170 00:11:03,997 --> 00:11:06,666 - I heard you, what do you think is go...? - Something wrong? 171 00:11:12,213 --> 00:11:14,340 I asked a question. 172 00:11:15,216 --> 00:11:18,511 No, sir. Nothing wrong here. 173 00:11:19,053 --> 00:11:21,764 May I be excused, commander? 174 00:11:25,476 --> 00:11:27,854 Anything you'd like to talk about, geordi? 175 00:11:28,438 --> 00:11:30,273 No, sir. 176 00:11:37,238 --> 00:11:38,364 [Instruments tuning] 177 00:11:38,531 --> 00:11:42,076 I noticed that lieutenant worf has put ensign d'amato on report 178 00:11:42,243 --> 00:11:43,536 for insubordination. 179 00:11:43,703 --> 00:11:46,122 - D'amato's been an exemplary officer. - Indeed he has. 180 00:11:46,289 --> 00:11:48,249 - Would you look into it, number one? - Of course. 181 00:11:48,291 --> 00:11:50,043 - Good evening. - Good evening. 182 00:11:50,210 --> 00:11:52,795 I assume that the work is progressing on the conference room? 183 00:11:52,962 --> 00:11:56,341 Yes, I checked in with Wesley and geordi a few hours ago. 184 00:11:56,966 --> 00:11:58,606 There was a moment when I actually thought 185 00:11:58,676 --> 00:12:00,845 the two of them were going to hit each other. 186 00:12:01,012 --> 00:12:02,639 [Door opens] 187 00:12:08,311 --> 00:12:13,399 Ambassador sarek, perrin. On behalf of the entire crew, welcome. 188 00:12:13,566 --> 00:12:16,236 It was my wife's suggestion that we attend. 189 00:12:16,402 --> 00:12:17,987 It seemed an ideal diversion. 190 00:12:19,030 --> 00:12:23,076 Perrin can be quite logical when she chooses. 191 00:12:23,243 --> 00:12:27,163 It seems that the ambassador had more free time than I anticipated. 192 00:12:28,248 --> 00:12:32,961 Commander data will be our featured soloist this evening. 193 00:12:33,836 --> 00:12:35,797 I have been programmed to reproduce 194 00:12:35,964 --> 00:12:39,467 the individual musical styles of over 300 concert violinists, 195 00:12:39,634 --> 00:12:43,137 including heifitz, menuhin, grak-tay and tataglia. 196 00:12:43,304 --> 00:12:44,681 Do you have a preference? 197 00:12:47,141 --> 00:12:48,768 Tataglia would be lovely. 198 00:12:49,727 --> 00:12:51,729 I hope you find the performance pleasing. 199 00:12:51,896 --> 00:12:53,982 I look forward to it. 200 00:12:54,649 --> 00:12:57,193 At your convenience, Mr. Data. Please. 201 00:13:08,079 --> 00:13:10,456 [Playing cheerful classical music] 202 00:13:37,108 --> 00:13:39,277 [Playing slow, somber classical music] 203 00:14:30,578 --> 00:14:32,663 [Whispers indistinctly] 204 00:15:15,039 --> 00:15:17,083 [Door opens then closes] 205 00:15:39,021 --> 00:15:42,066 Hi, mom. I got a message you wanted to see me. 206 00:15:42,525 --> 00:15:45,445 I thought you were going to be at the concert last night. 207 00:15:45,611 --> 00:15:46,821 I said, I may be going. 208 00:15:46,988 --> 00:15:49,323 Suzanne wanted to go to the arboretum. 209 00:15:51,826 --> 00:15:53,995 Captain picard asked me where you were. 210 00:15:54,162 --> 00:15:56,372 I don't like making excuses for you. 211 00:15:56,539 --> 00:15:57,623 Excuses? 212 00:15:57,790 --> 00:15:59,876 Come on, mom, it wasn't an official function. 213 00:16:00,460 --> 00:16:02,253 Listen, young man, 214 00:16:02,420 --> 00:16:05,006 you have responsibilities and I want you to live up to them. 215 00:16:05,173 --> 00:16:07,091 Don't you think you're overreacting a little? 216 00:16:07,258 --> 00:16:10,052 Oh. Don't talk back to me. 217 00:16:10,720 --> 00:16:12,388 Okay, I won't. 218 00:16:12,555 --> 00:16:14,056 Where do you think you're going? 219 00:16:14,223 --> 00:16:15,391 Away from you. 220 00:16:18,561 --> 00:16:22,607 And then I just slapped him. 221 00:16:22,773 --> 00:16:24,901 Really hard. 222 00:16:25,067 --> 00:16:27,028 I slapped Wesley. 223 00:16:27,195 --> 00:16:28,488 Do you know why you did it? 224 00:16:28,654 --> 00:16:29,697 [Sighs] 225 00:16:29,864 --> 00:16:32,033 I've never hit my son in his life. 226 00:16:32,783 --> 00:16:34,243 Beverly, this is important. 227 00:16:34,410 --> 00:16:36,537 What were you thinking when you hit Wes? 228 00:16:36,704 --> 00:16:39,999 I wasn't thinking about anything. I was just angry. 229 00:16:40,625 --> 00:16:43,211 And Wes didn't provoke you in any way? 230 00:16:43,377 --> 00:16:45,421 It wasn't anything he said or anything he did? 231 00:16:45,588 --> 00:16:49,675 No, that's just it. It was a sudden burst of anger. 232 00:16:49,842 --> 00:16:51,969 I still can't believe I did it. 233 00:16:52,678 --> 00:16:54,972 I don't know why you did it either. 234 00:16:55,139 --> 00:16:58,100 But I can tell you that I've heard the same kind of story 235 00:16:58,267 --> 00:17:02,271 from 10 different people over the last two days. 236 00:17:02,605 --> 00:17:04,941 - This is your command center. - Yes. 237 00:17:05,107 --> 00:17:07,276 It is normally occupied by captain picard, 238 00:17:07,443 --> 00:17:09,111 commander riker and counselor troi. 239 00:17:09,362 --> 00:17:11,697 Counselor troi is a betazoid? 240 00:17:11,864 --> 00:17:14,450 Half betazoid. Her father was human. 241 00:17:14,617 --> 00:17:16,410 Then she is not a true telepath. 242 00:17:16,619 --> 00:17:18,871 Her skills are empathic in nature. 243 00:17:19,038 --> 00:17:21,457 She is able to sense the emotions of other beings. 244 00:17:22,124 --> 00:17:24,835 What is captain picard's background in diplomacy? 245 00:17:25,002 --> 00:17:26,837 Extensive. 246 00:17:27,004 --> 00:17:29,131 The captain's first diplomatic contact dates back... 247 00:17:29,298 --> 00:17:31,008 And what of his knowledge of the legarans? 248 00:17:31,175 --> 00:17:33,261 Would he be able to conduct negotiations with them 249 00:17:33,427 --> 00:17:34,470 should the need arise? 250 00:17:34,971 --> 00:17:37,640 Do you foresee such a circumstance occurring? 251 00:17:37,807 --> 00:17:40,142 - Is ambassador sarek unable to...? - Forgive me. 252 00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:41,352 I was merely exploring 253 00:17:41,519 --> 00:17:44,730 various possible permutations of our mission. 254 00:17:45,064 --> 00:17:48,359 Your tour of the bridge has been most informative. 255 00:17:51,696 --> 00:17:53,447 [Chattering] 256 00:17:57,493 --> 00:17:59,662 Hey, excuse me, we were sitting here. 257 00:17:59,829 --> 00:18:01,706 Well, we're sitting here now. 258 00:18:01,872 --> 00:18:04,208 Come on, fella, this is our table. 259 00:18:04,375 --> 00:18:05,418 Really? 260 00:18:06,002 --> 00:18:08,045 Funny, I don't see your name on it. 261 00:18:08,212 --> 00:18:10,172 Didn't your mother teach you manners? 262 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:15,303 La forge: Hey. Hey, guys? 263 00:18:15,469 --> 00:18:16,971 Is there some kind of problem here? 264 00:18:17,138 --> 00:18:18,848 Well, there seems to be some question 265 00:18:19,015 --> 00:18:20,516 as to whose table this is. 266 00:18:21,601 --> 00:18:23,477 Well, there are plenty of other tables. 267 00:18:23,644 --> 00:18:24,687 Right? 268 00:18:25,229 --> 00:18:26,522 [Chuckles] 269 00:18:26,856 --> 00:18:28,024 I suppose you're right. 270 00:18:28,482 --> 00:18:30,602 La forge: Why don't I get everybody a round of drinks? 271 00:18:30,651 --> 00:18:31,986 All right? 272 00:18:34,363 --> 00:18:36,243 I don't have to tell you that insubordination is 273 00:18:36,365 --> 00:18:38,576 a serious charge to be filed against any officer. 274 00:18:38,743 --> 00:18:40,369 I am aware of that, commander. 275 00:18:40,536 --> 00:18:43,414 However, ensign d'amato directly challenged my authority. 276 00:18:43,581 --> 00:18:44,832 Is it my imagination 277 00:18:44,999 --> 00:18:47,280 or have tempers become a little frayed on the ship lately? 278 00:18:47,376 --> 00:18:49,170 I hadn't noticed. 279 00:18:49,587 --> 00:18:51,172 [Shouting and grunting] 280 00:18:57,720 --> 00:18:59,722 I see what you mean. 281 00:19:09,607 --> 00:19:11,025 Security to ten-forward. 282 00:19:11,192 --> 00:19:12,712 Geordi, what the hell is going on here? 283 00:19:12,860 --> 00:19:14,779 I wish I knew. 284 00:19:18,240 --> 00:19:20,326 All right, that's enough. 285 00:19:27,708 --> 00:19:31,921 The next thing I know, somebody's left hook is on its way to my chin. 286 00:19:32,922 --> 00:19:35,341 Captain, this is not an isolated incident. 287 00:19:35,508 --> 00:19:39,470 There have been reports of random violence all over the ship. 288 00:19:39,637 --> 00:19:42,014 Are you suggesting this is somehow contagious? 289 00:19:42,431 --> 00:19:45,142 There's no indication of any bacteria or virus. 290 00:19:45,309 --> 00:19:46,644 I've run every test I know. 291 00:19:46,811 --> 00:19:50,940 I've checked the water, food replicator, airborne samples. 292 00:19:51,107 --> 00:19:53,442 This is a hell of a time. 293 00:19:53,943 --> 00:19:57,071 Well, whatever it is, I don't want it to affect the ambassador. 294 00:19:57,238 --> 00:19:59,398 I want his quarters isolated from the rest of the crew, 295 00:19:59,490 --> 00:20:02,118 until we've identified the cause. 296 00:20:02,368 --> 00:20:04,620 It's not that simple, captain. 297 00:20:04,787 --> 00:20:05,867 Crusher: We have determined 298 00:20:05,996 --> 00:20:09,709 that the outbreak of violence started at virtually the same time 299 00:20:09,875 --> 00:20:12,753 that sarek and his party beamed onto the ship. 300 00:20:16,966 --> 00:20:19,635 We do have a working theory. 301 00:20:21,137 --> 00:20:22,596 We believe that it's possible 302 00:20:22,763 --> 00:20:26,600 that ambassador sarek himself is responsible for these incidents. 303 00:20:26,767 --> 00:20:29,854 - Sarek? - I felt something during the concert. 304 00:20:30,020 --> 00:20:33,816 Vague and undefined, but very disturbing. 305 00:20:34,191 --> 00:20:35,234 He cried. 306 00:20:35,401 --> 00:20:37,236 I saw that, I couldn't believe it. 307 00:20:37,653 --> 00:20:39,655 A vulcan moved to tears by music? It's... 308 00:20:39,822 --> 00:20:42,658 Well, vulcans do have the same basic emotions we do. 309 00:20:42,825 --> 00:20:45,244 They've just learned to repress them. 310 00:20:45,411 --> 00:20:47,163 What I sensed during the concert was 311 00:20:47,329 --> 00:20:49,498 that he had lost control. 312 00:20:49,665 --> 00:20:53,002 What would cause such a loss of control? 313 00:20:53,169 --> 00:20:54,649 Crusher: There's a very rare condition 314 00:20:54,712 --> 00:20:57,840 that sometimes affects vulcans over the age of 200. 315 00:20:58,007 --> 00:20:59,508 Bendii syndrome. 316 00:20:59,675 --> 00:21:02,470 Its early symptoms include sudden bursts of emotion, 317 00:21:02,636 --> 00:21:04,513 mostly irrational anger. 318 00:21:04,680 --> 00:21:08,058 Eventually, all emotional control is lost. 319 00:21:09,185 --> 00:21:11,896 I can imagine nothing that would be more offensive to a vulcan. 320 00:21:12,062 --> 00:21:15,900 Their emotional detachment is the very core of their being. 321 00:21:16,942 --> 00:21:19,361 Why would this affect others on board the ship? 322 00:21:19,528 --> 00:21:22,114 Vulcans possess telepathic abilities. 323 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:24,992 Sarek may unintentionally be projecting 324 00:21:25,159 --> 00:21:26,869 intense emotions onto other people. 325 00:21:27,036 --> 00:21:28,287 At random. 326 00:21:28,454 --> 00:21:30,498 And when the legarans beam on board? 327 00:21:31,499 --> 00:21:34,335 They could very well be affected too. 328 00:21:34,919 --> 00:21:36,170 Is there a treatment? 329 00:21:38,714 --> 00:21:40,716 Can't someone else take his place? 330 00:21:42,551 --> 00:21:45,387 Sarek has built a personal relationship with them. 331 00:21:45,554 --> 00:21:47,598 They'll accept no one else. 332 00:21:48,182 --> 00:21:49,225 [Sighs] 333 00:21:49,391 --> 00:21:52,478 Well, how can we confirm your diagnosis? 334 00:21:53,103 --> 00:21:55,940 We can grow a culture from the tissue of the metathalamus. 335 00:21:56,106 --> 00:21:58,400 But the results will take several days. 336 00:21:58,859 --> 00:22:01,028 I have 12 hours. 337 00:22:01,237 --> 00:22:05,407 That's impossible, captain picard. I cannot delay the conference. 338 00:22:05,574 --> 00:22:08,202 Not for a day, not for an hour. 339 00:22:08,369 --> 00:22:12,039 The schedule itself required three months of negotiations. 340 00:22:12,206 --> 00:22:15,084 - Nevertheless, we appear to be... - I give you my word of honor, 341 00:22:15,251 --> 00:22:17,962 that the ambassador is in perfect health. 342 00:22:18,128 --> 00:22:19,964 - Is that enough? - Mr. Mendrossen, I... 343 00:22:20,130 --> 00:22:23,592 You are dealing with a theory full of holes, captain. 344 00:22:23,759 --> 00:22:27,805 Why am I not affected by sarek's supposed condition? 345 00:22:27,972 --> 00:22:29,014 And perrin? 346 00:22:29,181 --> 00:22:33,185 How could his wife function normally if this theory of yours is correct? 347 00:22:33,352 --> 00:22:34,395 I cannot explain that. 348 00:22:34,562 --> 00:22:36,843 Hundreds of others on board have not been affected either. 349 00:22:36,897 --> 00:22:40,150 I have not. It appears to be random. 350 00:22:40,317 --> 00:22:43,779 Proximity apparently has no bearing on this phenomenon. 351 00:22:43,946 --> 00:22:46,782 You are accusing the greatest man of his time 352 00:22:46,949 --> 00:22:50,536 of losing his mind on the Eve of his greatest triumph 353 00:22:50,703 --> 00:22:54,248 and you cannot explain why. 354 00:22:59,920 --> 00:23:02,506 I won't report this to the ambassador, 355 00:23:02,673 --> 00:23:03,924 for the moment. 356 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:07,469 I don't want to divert his attention from the mission. 357 00:23:07,636 --> 00:23:08,971 But if I were you, 358 00:23:09,138 --> 00:23:11,599 in the interests of your career, 359 00:23:11,765 --> 00:23:16,812 I'd be very concerned about finding the real cause of these outbursts 360 00:23:16,979 --> 00:23:19,815 before the legarans arrive. 361 00:23:27,072 --> 00:23:30,075 Mr. Data, will you please report to my ready room? 362 00:23:30,242 --> 00:23:31,785 Data [over com]: Aye, sir. 363 00:23:39,084 --> 00:23:42,963 Captain picard is not satisfied with ki mendrossen's assurances 364 00:23:43,130 --> 00:23:45,174 that the ambassador is in good health. 365 00:23:45,341 --> 00:23:49,345 Do you consider sarek capable of carrying out his mission? 366 00:23:53,349 --> 00:23:55,893 Have I given you cause to think otherwise? 367 00:23:56,060 --> 00:24:00,356 You have voiced certain reservations to me about his abilities. 368 00:24:00,814 --> 00:24:03,108 I do not recall making such a statement. 369 00:24:03,275 --> 00:24:05,069 Not directly, no. 370 00:24:05,235 --> 00:24:08,030 But you did question me about the diplomatic capabilities 371 00:24:08,197 --> 00:24:10,741 of both captain picard and counselor troi. 372 00:24:11,533 --> 00:24:15,788 I am honor bound to help sarek carry out this mission. 373 00:24:15,955 --> 00:24:18,874 That is the only answer I can give. 374 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:22,211 Then you must decide which is your greater obligation. 375 00:24:22,378 --> 00:24:26,715 Your loyalty to sarek or your duty to the federation. 376 00:24:27,216 --> 00:24:31,136 Can you accept the logic of continuing this mission? 377 00:24:34,056 --> 00:24:36,266 Tell your captain, 378 00:24:38,727 --> 00:24:41,063 the mission is in jeopardy. 379 00:24:43,524 --> 00:24:46,068 Sakkath has been able, until recently, 380 00:24:46,235 --> 00:24:50,364 to use his telepathic skills to reinforce sarek's emotional control, 381 00:24:50,531 --> 00:24:53,283 thus protecting others from the effects of his deterioration. 382 00:24:53,450 --> 00:24:55,160 He hasn't been doing a very good job. 383 00:24:55,327 --> 00:24:58,789 The strain of this mission on sarek has made it impossible. 384 00:24:58,956 --> 00:25:00,624 It's ironic, isn't it? 385 00:25:01,083 --> 00:25:02,751 All this magnificent technology 386 00:25:02,918 --> 00:25:07,256 and we still find ourselves susceptible to the ravages of old age. 387 00:25:07,965 --> 00:25:10,259 Loss of dignity. 388 00:25:10,884 --> 00:25:15,597 The slow betrayal of our bodies by forces we cannot master. 389 00:25:17,850 --> 00:25:20,227 Do you still want to be one of us, data? 390 00:25:20,394 --> 00:25:23,439 Sir, it is conceivable, even for me, 391 00:25:23,605 --> 00:25:27,234 that time will eventually lead to irreparable circuit failure. 392 00:25:27,401 --> 00:25:29,361 But there is one thing I do not understand. 393 00:25:30,029 --> 00:25:32,906 Sarek is a logical, intelligent being. 394 00:25:33,073 --> 00:25:35,743 The effects of bendii syndrome are apparent. 395 00:25:35,909 --> 00:25:38,203 Why would such a man choose to ignore them? 396 00:25:39,705 --> 00:25:44,084 Logic fails us sometimes, data. I think this is one of those times. 397 00:25:44,251 --> 00:25:49,923 I can only guess that he does not see or he does not wish to see, the truth. 398 00:25:50,090 --> 00:25:52,760 And he is being insulated against that truth 399 00:25:52,926 --> 00:25:54,553 by those who love him most. 400 00:25:58,307 --> 00:26:00,684 Someone has to confront him. 401 00:26:00,851 --> 00:26:02,269 [Picard sighs then clears throat] 402 00:26:02,436 --> 00:26:04,813 Not a task that I am looking forward to. 403 00:26:05,439 --> 00:26:06,482 I don't understand this. 404 00:26:06,648 --> 00:26:09,193 Everyone is protecting sarek, his wife, mendrossen. 405 00:26:09,359 --> 00:26:12,196 - Even you. - What would you have me do? 406 00:26:12,362 --> 00:26:14,323 March down there and destroy the man? 407 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:16,658 The mission with the legarans cannot be carried out 408 00:26:16,825 --> 00:26:18,827 - with sarek in this condition. - I know that! 409 00:26:18,994 --> 00:26:21,806 - Then tell him that there is no way...! - Don't you tell me what to do! 410 00:26:21,830 --> 00:26:23,373 Captain, commander. 411 00:26:30,506 --> 00:26:31,924 Of course. 412 00:26:32,091 --> 00:26:34,134 You're right, number one. 413 00:26:34,843 --> 00:26:36,303 [Picard sighs] 414 00:26:37,054 --> 00:26:39,681 It's a task that I will attend to. 415 00:26:41,683 --> 00:26:44,228 [Door opens then closes] 416 00:26:44,394 --> 00:26:48,232 Captain, I don't think I understand what you're telling me. 417 00:26:48,398 --> 00:26:54,071 My husband is responsible for your crew assaulting one another? 418 00:26:55,239 --> 00:26:58,117 He is very ill, perrin. 419 00:26:59,785 --> 00:27:04,248 Bendii syndrome is more a folktale than a disease. 420 00:27:04,414 --> 00:27:07,417 There hasn't been a true case of it in my husband's lifetime. 421 00:27:07,584 --> 00:27:09,211 There's one now. 422 00:27:09,378 --> 00:27:10,712 Sakkath knows. 423 00:27:10,879 --> 00:27:12,589 Sakkath? 424 00:27:12,840 --> 00:27:15,759 Sakkath knows nothing my husband didn't teach him. 425 00:27:15,926 --> 00:27:17,177 He knows. 426 00:27:17,344 --> 00:27:18,929 And more than that. 427 00:27:19,096 --> 00:27:21,223 On this mission, he has been consciously 428 00:27:21,390 --> 00:27:23,934 holding sarek's mind together, as well as he could. 429 00:27:24,101 --> 00:27:26,728 That is not true. 430 00:27:27,938 --> 00:27:29,481 I must see sarek. 431 00:27:29,648 --> 00:27:34,069 Captain, I know a good deal about the vulcan mind. 432 00:27:34,236 --> 00:27:35,737 And I know a good deal about the heart 433 00:27:35,904 --> 00:27:37,614 of one particular vulcan. 434 00:27:37,781 --> 00:27:40,576 I am his wife, and he is fine. 435 00:27:40,742 --> 00:27:44,121 He does not have bendii syndrome and that shall be the end of it. 436 00:27:44,288 --> 00:27:46,165 - I'm sorry. - Please. 437 00:27:46,832 --> 00:27:49,084 You must not do this to him. 438 00:27:50,919 --> 00:27:53,922 Must not do what, my wife? 439 00:27:57,467 --> 00:28:01,763 If captain picard wishes to see me, he may do so. 440 00:28:10,689 --> 00:28:13,108 I regret that we've seen so little of each other 441 00:28:13,275 --> 00:28:14,943 during this voyage, captain. 442 00:28:15,110 --> 00:28:16,612 This loss is mine, ambassador. 443 00:28:16,778 --> 00:28:19,448 Captain, may I talk with you in private? 444 00:28:20,532 --> 00:28:24,661 You were speaking of your belief that I suffer from bendii syndrome. 445 00:28:25,454 --> 00:28:29,041 I have been accused of many things in my life, 446 00:28:29,208 --> 00:28:31,460 never an excess of emotion. 447 00:28:31,627 --> 00:28:35,214 Sarek, I see no reason to continue this discussion. 448 00:28:35,380 --> 00:28:37,049 On the contrary, 449 00:28:37,216 --> 00:28:39,009 I wish to assuage any fears 450 00:28:39,176 --> 00:28:43,180 the captain may have regarding my capabilities. 451 00:28:43,347 --> 00:28:46,975 I believe there is a test for bendii syndrome. 452 00:28:47,142 --> 00:28:48,936 I will take it immediately. 453 00:28:49,770 --> 00:28:52,940 Unfortunately, the results would not be available for several days, 454 00:28:53,106 --> 00:28:56,318 which is why I must ask 455 00:28:56,485 --> 00:28:58,737 for a postponement of the conference. 456 00:28:58,904 --> 00:29:00,364 That would be a mistake. 457 00:29:03,367 --> 00:29:06,620 Captain, I give you my word. 458 00:29:06,787 --> 00:29:08,664 I am in perfect health. 459 00:29:11,625 --> 00:29:16,421 Why must sakkath help to contain your emotions? 460 00:29:20,467 --> 00:29:23,512 - Is what the captain says true? - No, ambassador. 461 00:29:23,679 --> 00:29:25,847 Absolutely not. 462 00:29:28,350 --> 00:29:29,393 Perrin, 463 00:29:29,559 --> 00:29:31,770 were you aware of this? 464 00:29:34,356 --> 00:29:35,857 Sakkath, 465 00:29:36,024 --> 00:29:37,943 I await an answer. 466 00:29:38,902 --> 00:29:41,780 I have been using my limited abilities 467 00:29:41,947 --> 00:29:44,408 to strengthen your mental discipline. 468 00:29:44,866 --> 00:29:47,536 Your efforts will no longer be required. 469 00:29:48,078 --> 00:29:50,372 That would not be wise. 470 00:29:53,250 --> 00:29:55,544 It may not be wise, 471 00:29:55,794 --> 00:29:58,046 but it is necessary. 472 00:30:02,175 --> 00:30:03,802 [Door opens then closes] 473 00:30:05,053 --> 00:30:06,638 Leave me. 474 00:30:07,389 --> 00:30:12,311 - I wish to speak with captain picard. - Sarek, I ask you to reconsider. 475 00:30:12,477 --> 00:30:14,896 Obey my wishes. 476 00:30:15,063 --> 00:30:17,399 There is nothing to fear. 477 00:30:32,664 --> 00:30:34,791 I hope I've not embarrassed you, ambassador. 478 00:30:34,958 --> 00:30:37,919 You seem to forget, captain, that I am a vulcan. 479 00:30:38,086 --> 00:30:41,006 I'm not affected by emotional considerations. 480 00:30:41,173 --> 00:30:43,091 I think you are affected, sir. 481 00:30:43,258 --> 00:30:45,594 Far more than you realize. 482 00:30:46,178 --> 00:30:48,180 I am a logical being. 483 00:30:48,347 --> 00:30:50,640 Present your arguments. 484 00:30:50,807 --> 00:30:52,267 I will listen. 485 00:30:52,434 --> 00:30:54,227 There is an epidemic of violent incidents 486 00:30:54,394 --> 00:30:56,271 aboard the enterprise. 487 00:30:56,438 --> 00:30:57,606 As we speak, 488 00:30:57,773 --> 00:30:59,441 the situation is worsening. 489 00:30:59,608 --> 00:31:00,942 And it is your hypothesis 490 00:31:01,109 --> 00:31:03,987 that I am the cause of these incidents? 491 00:31:06,114 --> 00:31:10,702 My chief medical officer has explored all other probable causes. 492 00:31:11,119 --> 00:31:12,537 I share your concern for your crew. 493 00:31:12,704 --> 00:31:13,830 However, you must agree 494 00:31:13,997 --> 00:31:16,541 that it is not unusual for a starship 495 00:31:16,708 --> 00:31:19,586 to encounter unexplained phenomenon. 496 00:31:19,753 --> 00:31:20,796 That is correct. 497 00:31:20,962 --> 00:31:22,464 Therefore, since I can assure you 498 00:31:22,631 --> 00:31:25,384 that I am not the cause of your difficulties, 499 00:31:25,550 --> 00:31:27,052 the logical course would be 500 00:31:27,219 --> 00:31:29,888 to have your doctor continue the search. 501 00:31:32,808 --> 00:31:34,101 It is also a fact 502 00:31:34,267 --> 00:31:37,604 that these incidents began shortly after your arrival. 503 00:31:37,771 --> 00:31:41,858 Is your entire argument to be based upon mere coincidence? 504 00:31:42,025 --> 00:31:43,068 Is it also coincidence 505 00:31:43,235 --> 00:31:46,947 that your wife and your chief of staff are carefully isolating you? 506 00:31:47,739 --> 00:31:51,701 Ah. I believe I see the flaw in your logic. You are reacting 507 00:31:51,868 --> 00:31:54,871 to their overprotective attitudes toward me. 508 00:31:55,038 --> 00:31:58,667 They are somewhat emotional concerning my age. 509 00:31:58,834 --> 00:32:01,545 Surely sakkath cannot be influenced by emotion. 510 00:32:01,711 --> 00:32:03,588 Am I to be blamed for the judgment of a child? 511 00:32:03,755 --> 00:32:04,881 Sakkath is young 512 00:32:05,048 --> 00:32:06,633 andinexpefienced. 513 00:32:06,800 --> 00:32:09,469 He erred in his assumption that I needed help. 514 00:32:09,636 --> 00:32:11,346 But you needed his help at the concert. 515 00:32:11,513 --> 00:32:14,683 Or is there possibly some other logical explanation 516 00:32:14,850 --> 00:32:16,518 for what happened that night? 517 00:32:16,685 --> 00:32:18,186 What happened? 518 00:32:18,353 --> 00:32:21,022 - I saw you crying. - I do not cry. 519 00:32:21,189 --> 00:32:23,150 I was there. I saw the tears. 520 00:32:23,316 --> 00:32:25,944 You exaggerate, captain. I recall only one tear. 521 00:32:26,111 --> 00:32:28,321 So you were emotionally affected by the music. 522 00:32:28,488 --> 00:32:30,407 That is not possible! 523 00:32:30,574 --> 00:32:33,535 You still haven't answered my question, sarek. 524 00:32:34,536 --> 00:32:38,123 Is it logical for a vulcan to cry? 525 00:32:38,915 --> 00:32:42,544 It was late, I was fatigued. Nothing more. 526 00:32:42,711 --> 00:32:45,464 The legarans trust only me. They will not meet 527 00:32:45,630 --> 00:32:47,299 with any other member of the federation. 528 00:32:47,466 --> 00:32:50,218 I must be allowed to complete my mission! 529 00:32:50,385 --> 00:32:53,138 There are no other logical solutions. 530 00:32:53,305 --> 00:32:55,015 No other logical solutions? 531 00:32:55,182 --> 00:32:57,142 But, ambassador, there are always other solutions. 532 00:32:57,184 --> 00:32:58,624 You have said so yourself many times. 533 00:32:58,685 --> 00:32:59,728 What I meant was that... 534 00:32:59,895 --> 00:33:03,064 Sarek of vulcan would never be afraid of looking straight at something 535 00:33:03,231 --> 00:33:05,066 - he did not want to see. - I warn you. 536 00:33:05,233 --> 00:33:07,235 Your efforts to discredit me will not succeed. 537 00:33:07,402 --> 00:33:10,655 Sarek of vulcan never confused what he wanted with the truth. 538 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:12,949 I will not be spoken to in this manner! 539 00:33:13,158 --> 00:33:14,826 Do I hear anger in your voice? 540 00:33:14,993 --> 00:33:17,579 It would be illogical for a vulcan to show anger. 541 00:33:17,746 --> 00:33:18,955 It would be illogical! 542 00:33:19,122 --> 00:33:23,668 Illogical, illogical, illogical! 543 00:33:30,175 --> 00:33:32,010 Picard: Captain's log, supplemental. 544 00:33:32,177 --> 00:33:36,598 In three hours time, we are scheduled to meet with the legaran delegation. 545 00:33:36,765 --> 00:33:40,602 However, it is now all too evident that ambassador sarek is in 546 00:33:40,769 --> 00:33:43,396 no condition to proceed with the conference. 547 00:33:43,563 --> 00:33:45,403 Riker: We are entering the legaran system, sir. 548 00:33:45,565 --> 00:33:48,235 Shall I have Mr. Worf contact their ambassador? 549 00:33:51,238 --> 00:33:52,280 [Picard sighs] 550 00:33:52,447 --> 00:33:55,825 I will present our regrets to the legarans personally. 551 00:33:57,744 --> 00:33:59,579 It is vital that they understand our reasons 552 00:33:59,746 --> 00:34:01,623 for canceling these negotiations. 553 00:34:01,790 --> 00:34:02,832 Captain, 554 00:34:04,417 --> 00:34:06,795 I think you did the right thing. 555 00:34:07,420 --> 00:34:09,089 But at what cost, number one? 556 00:34:09,256 --> 00:34:10,340 [Door chimes] 557 00:34:10,507 --> 00:34:11,967 Come. 558 00:34:12,884 --> 00:34:15,929 - Perrin. - I must speak with you, captain. 559 00:34:16,096 --> 00:34:17,973 I'll be on the bridge, sir. 560 00:34:19,474 --> 00:34:22,310 - How is the ambassador? - Resting. 561 00:34:24,145 --> 00:34:27,649 I've come to ask you to reconsider your position. 562 00:34:28,149 --> 00:34:29,651 You know that is impossible. 563 00:34:29,818 --> 00:34:31,987 Sarek is a good man. 564 00:34:32,153 --> 00:34:35,323 He's given the federation a lifetime of service. 565 00:34:35,490 --> 00:34:39,327 I beg you to let him keep the respect he has earned. 566 00:34:39,494 --> 00:34:41,663 He will never lose that respect. 567 00:34:42,163 --> 00:34:45,500 Mendrossen and I never wanted to deceive you. 568 00:34:45,667 --> 00:34:48,003 My husband's condition came on him so gradually 569 00:34:48,169 --> 00:34:52,299 it was easy for us to delude ourselves and pretend that nothing was wrong. 570 00:34:52,465 --> 00:34:53,508 We convinced ourselves 571 00:34:53,675 --> 00:34:57,637 that he could complete this one last task 572 00:34:58,096 --> 00:35:01,057 and end his career with dignity. 573 00:35:01,474 --> 00:35:03,393 Help him, captain. 574 00:35:03,560 --> 00:35:08,189 Help him regain his pride, his honor. 575 00:35:09,524 --> 00:35:12,193 Believe me, it would give me great pleasure, 576 00:35:12,360 --> 00:35:14,779 but there is nothing I can do. 577 00:35:15,739 --> 00:35:18,366 The mission can be saved. 578 00:35:19,367 --> 00:35:21,745 But he needs your help to do it. 579 00:35:24,748 --> 00:35:26,875 A mind meld? 580 00:35:27,792 --> 00:35:30,378 Between the two of us? 581 00:35:32,339 --> 00:35:38,219 Do you realize the dangers involved in what you are proposing, captain? 582 00:35:39,262 --> 00:35:41,306 Yes, I do, ambassador. 583 00:35:41,890 --> 00:35:45,435 But I also realize the potential benefits. 584 00:35:46,353 --> 00:35:50,231 We would be linked telepathically, sharing our thoughts, 585 00:35:50,398 --> 00:35:52,817 becoming in essence, one mind. 586 00:35:54,736 --> 00:35:58,573 Which, for a few hours, should provide the emotional control you need. 587 00:35:58,740 --> 00:36:01,409 In that time, you can meet with the legarans 588 00:36:01,576 --> 00:36:02,952 and conclude the treaty. 589 00:36:05,080 --> 00:36:09,417 It is a generous offer, but I must warn you... 590 00:36:10,168 --> 00:36:12,754 That while I would gain your stability, 591 00:36:12,921 --> 00:36:16,257 you would experience the fierce onslaught of emotions 592 00:36:16,424 --> 00:36:19,260 unleashed by my condition. 593 00:36:20,428 --> 00:36:23,264 Vulcan emotions are extremely intense. 594 00:36:23,431 --> 00:36:26,184 We have learned to suppress them. No human could control them. 595 00:36:26,351 --> 00:36:28,395 They would overwhelm you. 596 00:36:28,687 --> 00:36:31,564 The mind meld can be a terrible intimacy. 597 00:36:31,940 --> 00:36:33,817 I cannot allow it. 598 00:36:34,150 --> 00:36:36,444 I'm aware of the risks. 599 00:36:36,986 --> 00:36:39,197 But it is the only... 600 00:36:39,781 --> 00:36:41,783 Logical solution. 601 00:36:46,121 --> 00:36:48,790 Your courage honors me, captain. 602 00:36:51,459 --> 00:36:54,295 I can't say I approve of this, Jean-Luc. 603 00:36:54,462 --> 00:36:56,756 I didn't expect that you would, bevedy. 604 00:36:56,923 --> 00:36:59,050 I don't suppose I could talk you out of it? 605 00:36:59,217 --> 00:37:01,636 I'm afraid not. Though I do admit 606 00:37:01,803 --> 00:37:03,638 to a certain... 607 00:37:03,805 --> 00:37:06,307 Trepidation. Your... 608 00:37:06,891 --> 00:37:09,561 Your company is much appreciated. 609 00:37:09,728 --> 00:37:10,854 [Door chimes] 610 00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:12,480 Come. 611 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:17,402 I see that you are ready, captain. 612 00:37:17,569 --> 00:37:20,405 Dr. Crusher will monitor our responses. 613 00:37:20,572 --> 00:37:23,116 A sensible precaution. 614 00:37:38,757 --> 00:37:42,177 My mind to your mind. 615 00:37:43,678 --> 00:37:45,847 Your thoughts... 616 00:37:46,014 --> 00:37:48,683 To my thoughts. 617 00:38:01,029 --> 00:38:03,615 Commander, the legarans are ready to beam aboard. 618 00:38:03,782 --> 00:38:05,700 - Very well. Sarek: Number one, 619 00:38:07,368 --> 00:38:09,621 please inform the legaran delegation 620 00:38:09,788 --> 00:38:14,959 that sarek of vulcan is on his way to welcome them. 621 00:38:16,044 --> 00:38:17,796 Yes, ambassador. 622 00:38:20,215 --> 00:38:22,300 I take it the mind meld was a success. 623 00:38:22,467 --> 00:38:24,594 Yes, all went as planned. 624 00:38:24,761 --> 00:38:27,222 Is captain picard all right? 625 00:38:27,472 --> 00:38:29,974 Don't worry, number one. 626 00:38:30,433 --> 00:38:33,520 And the ambassador? 627 00:38:35,021 --> 00:38:37,398 I am myself again. 628 00:38:37,732 --> 00:38:40,485 It has been a long time. 629 00:38:49,285 --> 00:38:51,329 Wrong. It is wrong! 630 00:38:51,496 --> 00:38:55,834 A lifetime of discipline washed away and in its place... 631 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,919 [Chuckles] 632 00:39:01,005 --> 00:39:02,966 [Grunts] 633 00:39:03,716 --> 00:39:07,095 Bedlam, bedlam! 634 00:39:08,137 --> 00:39:10,098 I'm so old. 635 00:39:10,265 --> 00:39:15,061 There is nothing left but dry bones. 636 00:39:15,228 --> 00:39:17,522 Dead friends. 637 00:39:18,106 --> 00:39:19,607 [Sighs] 638 00:39:21,943 --> 00:39:24,445 Oh, so tired. 639 00:39:24,612 --> 00:39:26,322 It will pass, all of it. 640 00:39:26,489 --> 00:39:29,117 Just another hour or so, you're doing fine, just hold on. 641 00:39:30,535 --> 00:39:34,247 This weakness disgusts me! I hate it! 642 00:39:34,414 --> 00:39:36,916 Where is my logic? 643 00:39:37,959 --> 00:39:40,295 I am betrayed by... 644 00:39:42,463 --> 00:39:44,716 ."Deskes. 645 00:39:46,301 --> 00:39:50,763 Oh. I want to feel. 646 00:39:51,306 --> 00:39:56,019 I want to feel everything. 647 00:39:58,062 --> 00:40:01,232 But I am a vulcan. 648 00:40:01,399 --> 00:40:04,319 I must feel nothing. 649 00:40:04,485 --> 00:40:08,323 [Sobbing] Give me back my control. 650 00:40:08,489 --> 00:40:10,033 Jean-Luc. 651 00:40:18,333 --> 00:40:19,959 Perrin. 652 00:40:22,754 --> 00:40:24,672 Amanda. 653 00:40:26,174 --> 00:40:32,513 I wanted to give you so much more. 654 00:40:33,348 --> 00:40:36,643 I wanted to show you such... 655 00:40:36,976 --> 00:40:39,187 [Stuttering] 656 00:40:41,356 --> 00:40:43,358 Tenderness. 657 00:40:45,193 --> 00:40:47,612 But that is not our way. 658 00:40:49,197 --> 00:40:50,990 Spock... 659 00:40:52,659 --> 00:40:54,994 Amanda... 660 00:40:56,371 --> 00:40:58,706 Did you know? 661 00:40:59,958 --> 00:41:04,587 Perrin, can you know... 662 00:41:05,296 --> 00:41:07,006 How... 663 00:41:07,548 --> 00:41:09,759 Much I... 664 00:41:09,926 --> 00:41:12,512 Love you? 665 00:41:16,808 --> 00:41:19,435 Love you! 666 00:41:21,771 --> 00:41:24,190 [Sobbing] 667 00:41:36,119 --> 00:41:37,245 Bevedy. 668 00:41:37,412 --> 00:41:41,082 I'm here, Jean-Luc. I'm not going anywhere. 669 00:41:41,249 --> 00:41:42,583 It's... 670 00:41:42,750 --> 00:41:44,836 Quite difficult. 671 00:41:47,922 --> 00:41:50,216 The anguish of the man. 672 00:41:51,759 --> 00:41:53,803 The despair. 673 00:41:54,929 --> 00:41:58,057 Pouring out of him, all those feelings. 674 00:41:58,725 --> 00:42:00,810 The regrets. 675 00:42:01,102 --> 00:42:05,148 I can't stop them. 676 00:42:06,858 --> 00:42:10,069 I can't stop them, I can't. 677 00:42:10,236 --> 00:42:11,946 I can't. 678 00:42:12,113 --> 00:42:14,615 Don't even try. 679 00:42:26,961 --> 00:42:31,090 Ri ker: First officer's log, stardate 43920.7. 680 00:42:31,257 --> 00:42:34,385 Ambassador sarek has successfully concluded the negotiations 681 00:42:34,552 --> 00:42:35,595 with the legarans. 682 00:42:35,762 --> 00:42:38,723 The USS merrimack has arrived and will transport the ambassador 683 00:42:38,931 --> 00:42:40,641 and his party back to vulcan. 684 00:42:40,808 --> 00:42:43,519 I hope your journey aboard the merrimack will be uneventful. 685 00:42:43,686 --> 00:42:45,730 With the pressures of the conference behind him, 686 00:42:45,897 --> 00:42:49,859 I believe I can help him maintain his control until we return to vulcan. 687 00:42:50,026 --> 00:42:51,402 What will happen to him then? 688 00:42:51,569 --> 00:42:54,655 The effects of bendii syndrome are irreversible. 689 00:42:54,822 --> 00:42:58,743 Medical research is always continuing, of course. 690 00:43:01,245 --> 00:43:03,498 Riker: Mr. O'brien, stand by for transport. 691 00:43:03,664 --> 00:43:05,208 O'brien: Aye, sir. 692 00:43:06,209 --> 00:43:08,127 Thank you, captain. 693 00:43:13,007 --> 00:43:14,884 He loves you... 694 00:43:16,511 --> 00:43:18,137 Very much. 695 00:43:19,263 --> 00:43:20,681 I know. 696 00:43:20,848 --> 00:43:22,850 I've always known. 697 00:43:23,476 --> 00:43:24,519 [Door opens] 698 00:43:27,814 --> 00:43:30,817 I will take my leave of you now, captain. 699 00:43:31,275 --> 00:43:34,028 I do not think we shall meet again. 700 00:43:34,445 --> 00:43:36,864 I hope you are wrong, ambassador. 701 00:43:37,323 --> 00:43:41,661 We shall always retain the best part of the other 702 00:43:41,953 --> 00:43:43,412 inside us. 703 00:43:44,497 --> 00:43:48,543 I believe I have the better part of that bargain, ambassador. 704 00:43:52,463 --> 00:43:54,382 Peace and long life. 705 00:43:56,843 --> 00:43:59,220 Live long and prosper.