1 00:00:06,720 --> 00:00:08,290 KIRA: Now, remember. 2 00:00:08,350 --> 00:00:11,260 I want him treated like a visiting head of state. 3 00:00:11,320 --> 00:00:13,520 Full communications and computer access 4 00:00:13,590 --> 00:00:17,090 any assistance he may need from the station's crew. 5 00:00:17,160 --> 00:00:18,850 You should have told us he was coming sooner. 6 00:00:18,910 --> 00:00:20,150 I think we have a red carpet 7 00:00:20,220 --> 00:00:21,480 in storage somewhere. 8 00:00:22,820 --> 00:00:24,890 Dax, this is important. 9 00:00:24,950 --> 00:00:26,970 Tekeny Ghemor led the dissident movement 10 00:00:27,040 --> 00:00:28,670 against Cardassia's Central Command 11 00:00:28,740 --> 00:00:31,110 and now that Dukat and the Dominion have taken over 12 00:00:31,180 --> 00:00:34,140 there is no one better qualified to lead the opposition. 13 00:00:34,210 --> 00:00:36,110 Besides, he's practically your father. 14 00:00:36,180 --> 00:00:37,710 Your father? 15 00:00:37,780 --> 00:00:40,920 Ghemor is a Cardassian. 16 00:00:40,990 --> 00:00:42,000 ( sighs ) 17 00:00:42,070 --> 00:00:43,200 It's a long story. 18 00:00:43,270 --> 00:00:44,840 DAX: The Cardassians once kidnapped Kira. 19 00:00:44,910 --> 00:00:46,190 And surgically altered her to look 20 00:00:46,260 --> 00:00:47,490 like Ghemor's missing daughter. 21 00:00:47,560 --> 00:00:48,630 KIRA: It was part of a plan 22 00:00:48,690 --> 00:00:49,880 to expose him as the leader 23 00:00:49,950 --> 00:00:51,160 of the dissident movement. 24 00:00:51,230 --> 00:00:53,700 Cardassian politics are very complex. 25 00:00:53,770 --> 00:00:56,220 I think they like it that way. 26 00:00:56,290 --> 00:00:58,790 Ghemor may be the only hope left for Cardassia. 27 00:00:58,850 --> 00:01:00,020 He deserves our help. 28 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:03,890 That's a lot of faith to put in one man. 29 00:01:03,960 --> 00:01:06,080 I hope I won't prove 30 00:01:06,140 --> 00:01:09,010 too great a disappointment. 31 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:10,010 Legate Ghemor. 32 00:01:10,080 --> 00:01:11,850 It's good to see you. 33 00:01:11,920 --> 00:01:14,480 How many times must I tell you, Nerys... 34 00:01:14,550 --> 00:01:16,590 if you won't call me father, 35 00:01:16,660 --> 00:01:19,020 Tekeny will do. 36 00:01:19,090 --> 00:01:22,530 Welcome to Deep Space 9, Tekeny. 37 00:01:25,860 --> 00:01:29,370 Um, this is our Science Officer-- 38 00:01:29,430 --> 00:01:32,300 Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax 39 00:01:32,370 --> 00:01:34,340 and our Strategic Operations Officer 40 00:01:34,410 --> 00:01:35,940 Lieutenant Commander Worf. 41 00:01:40,560 --> 00:01:44,730 That's quite a reception for an old man. 42 00:01:44,800 --> 00:01:49,550 Ah... I see you're wearing the bracelet 43 00:01:49,620 --> 00:01:50,720 I gave you. 44 00:01:50,790 --> 00:01:53,020 Uh, not exactly permitted 45 00:01:53,090 --> 00:01:56,030 under the uniform code, but... 46 00:01:56,090 --> 00:01:57,480 It looks good on you. 47 00:01:59,580 --> 00:02:02,380 Well, it was a pleasure meeting both of you 48 00:02:02,450 --> 00:02:03,950 but if you don't mind 49 00:02:04,020 --> 00:02:07,020 I'm afraid the journey here was a little... draining. 50 00:02:07,090 --> 00:02:09,490 Oh, I'll show you to your quarters. 51 00:02:15,130 --> 00:02:17,600 Major Kira-- friends with a Cardassian. 52 00:02:17,670 --> 00:02:19,870 It seems wrong. 53 00:02:19,940 --> 00:02:21,800 You should have known her 54 00:02:21,870 --> 00:02:22,970 five years ago. 55 00:02:23,040 --> 00:02:24,470 Back then, I never thought 56 00:02:24,540 --> 00:02:26,270 she'd be friends with anyone. 57 00:02:38,370 --> 00:02:40,320 I've had the replicator programmed 58 00:02:40,390 --> 00:02:42,160 with a complete Cardassian menu. 59 00:02:42,220 --> 00:02:46,190 You've got 26-hour-a-day computer access. 60 00:02:46,260 --> 00:02:49,000 A private subspace com channel 61 00:02:49,060 --> 00:02:51,600 and if there is anything else that you need 62 00:02:51,670 --> 00:02:52,870 you just ask me. 63 00:02:52,930 --> 00:02:54,900 I wish I had your energy. 64 00:02:57,070 --> 00:02:58,510 I am sorry. 65 00:02:59,040 --> 00:03:00,940 I, uh... 66 00:03:01,010 --> 00:03:02,780 I just wanted you to feel at home. 67 00:03:02,850 --> 00:03:04,480 You've been very kind. 68 00:03:04,550 --> 00:03:06,960 I thought you should know. 69 00:03:07,030 --> 00:03:09,670 I checked with Bajoran Security. 70 00:03:09,740 --> 00:03:11,940 There's still no leads on your daughter. 71 00:03:13,020 --> 00:03:14,650 She's dead, isn't she? 72 00:03:14,720 --> 00:03:16,170 We don't know that. 73 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:20,190 Now, if Iliana is still alive, she's been undercover 74 00:03:20,260 --> 00:03:21,910 on Bajor for over a decade now. 75 00:03:21,980 --> 00:03:23,180 It's very hard to find 76 00:03:23,250 --> 00:03:25,280 someone who's been hiding that long. 77 00:03:25,350 --> 00:03:28,070 I know you're trying to keep my hopes up 78 00:03:28,140 --> 00:03:30,340 but it's time I face the facts. 79 00:03:31,340 --> 00:03:32,740 I'm alone. 80 00:03:32,810 --> 00:03:35,830 You are the closest thing to family 81 00:03:35,890 --> 00:03:37,830 that I have left. 82 00:03:37,900 --> 00:03:40,560 Bajoran Security has not given up hope. 83 00:03:40,630 --> 00:03:42,000 Neither should you. 84 00:03:42,070 --> 00:03:43,830 You just... 85 00:03:43,900 --> 00:03:45,800 you just have to be patient. 86 00:03:45,870 --> 00:03:48,290 I'm afraid patience is for the young. 87 00:03:50,490 --> 00:03:52,490 But what about you, Nerys? 88 00:03:52,560 --> 00:03:54,490 How is life treating you? 89 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:57,050 Oh, I've got no complaints. 90 00:03:57,120 --> 00:03:59,880 Now, did you read the proposal I sent you? 91 00:04:01,220 --> 00:04:02,920 It was very ambitious 92 00:04:02,990 --> 00:04:05,660 but I'm afraid you'll have to find 93 00:04:05,720 --> 00:04:08,360 another person to lead the effort. 94 00:04:08,430 --> 00:04:11,590 No. You are the perfect person for the job. 95 00:04:11,660 --> 00:04:13,430 You're still popular on Cardassia. 96 00:04:13,500 --> 00:04:14,700 The people respect you. 97 00:04:14,770 --> 00:04:16,000 They'll listen to you. 98 00:04:18,500 --> 00:04:20,770 It's not that simple. 99 00:04:20,840 --> 00:04:23,510 We can make it work. 100 00:04:23,580 --> 00:04:25,610 We'll set up a government in exile 101 00:04:25,680 --> 00:04:27,010 here on the station. 102 00:04:27,080 --> 00:04:28,540 You could make regular transmissions 103 00:04:28,610 --> 00:04:29,950 into Cardassia. 104 00:04:30,020 --> 00:04:32,350 Issue corrections to their propaganda. 105 00:04:32,420 --> 00:04:35,050 Mobilize your old friends in the dissident movement. 106 00:04:35,120 --> 00:04:36,050 Nerys... 107 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:37,690 it's a good plan 108 00:04:37,760 --> 00:04:39,860 but I can't help you. 109 00:04:39,930 --> 00:04:41,390 Why? 110 00:04:44,810 --> 00:04:47,780 I have Yarim Fel syndrome. 111 00:04:47,850 --> 00:04:50,350 It's terminal, Nerys. 112 00:04:50,420 --> 00:04:53,150 I'm dying. 113 00:05:28,790 --> 00:05:34,290 Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES 114 00:06:52,840 --> 00:06:55,070 I'm afraid the prognosis isn't good. 115 00:06:55,140 --> 00:06:57,630 The disease has already spread throughout your digestive tract 116 00:06:57,700 --> 00:06:59,630 your circulatory and respiratory systems 117 00:06:59,700 --> 00:07:01,680 and your cartilaginous tissue. 118 00:07:01,750 --> 00:07:03,630 How much time do I have left? 119 00:07:03,700 --> 00:07:05,170 I'm not sure. 120 00:07:05,250 --> 00:07:07,790 There are still some treatments we can try-- 121 00:07:07,860 --> 00:07:09,010 hexadrin therapy 122 00:07:09,070 --> 00:07:10,870 or neuroregeneration procedures. 123 00:07:10,940 --> 00:07:13,660 I appreciate anything you can do. 124 00:07:16,300 --> 00:07:17,560 I'm sorry, Nerys. 125 00:07:17,630 --> 00:07:20,600 I'm afraid this isn't going the way you planned. 126 00:07:20,670 --> 00:07:22,100 Oh, don't worry about me. 127 00:07:22,170 --> 00:07:24,140 The important thing is to get you well. 128 00:07:34,150 --> 00:07:35,260 Begin Captain's Log. 129 00:07:35,330 --> 00:07:36,370 Stardate-- 130 00:07:36,450 --> 00:07:37,680 O'BRIEN: Ops to Sisko. 131 00:07:37,750 --> 00:07:39,190 Go ahead. 132 00:07:39,250 --> 00:07:41,350 We've got an incoming message from Cardassia. 133 00:07:41,420 --> 00:07:42,350 It's from Gul Dukat. 134 00:07:42,420 --> 00:07:45,160 He's demanding to speak to you. 135 00:07:45,230 --> 00:07:46,260 Put him through. 136 00:07:50,530 --> 00:07:54,280 Ah, Captain Sisko, always a pleasure. 137 00:07:54,350 --> 00:07:56,700 Still calling yourself Gul? 138 00:07:56,770 --> 00:07:58,890 I'm surprised you haven't promoted yourself 139 00:07:58,960 --> 00:08:00,090 back to Legate by now. 140 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:03,340 I prefer the title "Gul." 141 00:08:03,410 --> 00:08:07,130 So much more hands-on than Legate. Hmm? 142 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:10,220 And less pretentious than the other alternatives-- 143 00:08:10,290 --> 00:08:15,460 President, Emperor, First Minister... Emissary. 144 00:08:15,520 --> 00:08:17,560 How about Dominion Puppet? 145 00:08:17,630 --> 00:08:20,830 ( laughs ) 146 00:08:20,900 --> 00:08:24,530 Captain, such comments only reveal 147 00:08:24,600 --> 00:08:27,400 a deep misunderstanding of the intricacies 148 00:08:27,470 --> 00:08:29,300 of the Dominion political system. 149 00:08:29,370 --> 00:08:33,070 Under our new administration, Cardassia enjoys 150 00:08:33,140 --> 00:08:35,540 unparalleled autonomy, and-- 151 00:08:35,610 --> 00:08:38,060 You can justify yourself later, Dukat. 152 00:08:38,130 --> 00:08:39,500 I'm a busy man. 153 00:08:39,560 --> 00:08:42,170 Very well. 154 00:08:42,230 --> 00:08:44,070 We have reason to believe 155 00:08:44,140 --> 00:08:47,000 you have one of our citizens aboard your station-- 156 00:08:47,070 --> 00:08:48,840 a certain Tekeny Ghemor 157 00:08:48,910 --> 00:08:52,730 formerly a Legate in the Cardassian Central Command. 158 00:08:52,790 --> 00:08:53,990 And if we do? 159 00:08:54,060 --> 00:08:58,010 Well, we want him back. 160 00:08:58,080 --> 00:09:02,320 To put it mildly... he has a lot to answer for. 161 00:09:02,390 --> 00:09:05,350 I will take your request under advisement. 162 00:09:05,420 --> 00:09:07,820 But considering the Federation 163 00:09:07,890 --> 00:09:09,790 doesn't recognize your government 164 00:09:09,860 --> 00:09:11,630 and that Cardassia has never agreed 165 00:09:11,700 --> 00:09:15,000 to an extradition treaty with Bajor or the Federation 166 00:09:15,070 --> 00:09:17,200 you shouldn't get your hopes up. 167 00:09:29,980 --> 00:09:33,220 What a beautiful baby you are. 168 00:09:33,290 --> 00:09:35,420 Yes. 169 00:09:35,490 --> 00:09:37,240 You must be very proud. 170 00:09:37,310 --> 00:09:38,840 He's Miles and Keiko's baby. 171 00:09:38,910 --> 00:09:40,870 I just carried him to term for them. 172 00:09:40,940 --> 00:09:42,230 ( groans ) 173 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:45,410 Maybe you'd better... 174 00:09:45,480 --> 00:09:46,580 Yeah. 175 00:09:52,220 --> 00:09:53,450 Are you...? 176 00:09:53,520 --> 00:09:54,950 It'll pass. 177 00:09:59,260 --> 00:10:01,530 It's silly... 178 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:04,980 but I almost feel like a grandfather. 179 00:10:05,050 --> 00:10:09,300 After all, you're the closest thing I have to a daughter. 180 00:10:10,590 --> 00:10:14,060 Yoshi's the closest thing I have to a son. 181 00:10:14,130 --> 00:10:17,330 You'd make a terrific grandfather. 182 00:10:19,560 --> 00:10:22,400 And what about you, Nerys? 183 00:10:22,470 --> 00:10:25,530 Have you ever thought about having one of your own? 184 00:10:26,870 --> 00:10:29,510 Maybe... with that Shakaar 185 00:10:29,570 --> 00:10:31,560 fellow of yours. 186 00:10:31,630 --> 00:10:33,960 You know about me and Shakaar? 187 00:10:35,810 --> 00:10:38,480 I've... I've been keeping an eye on you. 188 00:10:40,550 --> 00:10:43,920 It made me feel like I still had family. 189 00:10:43,990 --> 00:10:46,840 What did you do, hire someone to follow me around? 190 00:10:46,910 --> 00:10:49,990 Credit an old man with some restraint. 191 00:10:50,060 --> 00:10:51,640 I just had people tell me 192 00:10:51,710 --> 00:10:53,680 when they heard anything about you. 193 00:10:55,250 --> 00:10:59,490 Like it or not, you're a public figure, Nerys. 194 00:10:59,550 --> 00:11:01,990 First Officer on one of the most important 195 00:11:02,060 --> 00:11:04,940 military installations in the Quadrant. 196 00:11:05,010 --> 00:11:06,910 Your feud with Kai Winn 197 00:11:06,980 --> 00:11:10,060 has become already something of a legend. 198 00:11:10,130 --> 00:11:12,670 Did you know that you have your own section 199 00:11:12,730 --> 00:11:14,870 in the Cardassian Central Archives? 200 00:11:19,390 --> 00:11:21,770 You've made an impression on people, Nerys. 201 00:11:22,810 --> 00:11:24,410 A good one. 202 00:11:24,480 --> 00:11:25,710 You should be proud 203 00:11:25,780 --> 00:11:28,050 of everything you've accomplished. 204 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:30,180 I am. 205 00:11:34,290 --> 00:11:39,060 You know, I've kept my ears open for news about you, too. 206 00:11:39,130 --> 00:11:40,930 I was worried about you. 207 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:44,560 Opposing the Cardassian government... 208 00:11:44,630 --> 00:11:45,570 it's dangerous business. 209 00:11:45,630 --> 00:11:48,820 I enjoyed it while it lasted. 210 00:11:48,890 --> 00:11:50,870 I have a fondness 211 00:11:50,940 --> 00:11:52,820 for hopeless causes. 212 00:11:54,690 --> 00:11:56,430 It runs in the family. 213 00:12:02,870 --> 00:12:05,300 Dukat called the station. 214 00:12:05,370 --> 00:12:07,990 He wants you extradited to Cardassia. 215 00:12:09,760 --> 00:12:11,820 I'm not surprised. 216 00:12:11,890 --> 00:12:15,800 He knows that as long as I'm alive 217 00:12:15,860 --> 00:12:17,960 I'm still a threat to him. 218 00:12:18,030 --> 00:12:22,050 We won't let him get his hands on you. Mm-mm. 219 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:25,590 Nerys... 220 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:40,870 Nerys, I know more about the Cardassian government 221 00:12:40,940 --> 00:12:43,640 than anyone alive-- names, alliances, plots. 222 00:12:43,710 --> 00:12:45,560 Things that could do 223 00:12:45,630 --> 00:12:48,540 a lot of good in the right hands. 224 00:12:48,610 --> 00:12:52,510 There's a Cardassian tradition-- shri-tal. 225 00:12:52,580 --> 00:12:55,790 The dying give their secrets to their family 226 00:12:55,850 --> 00:12:57,920 to use against their enemies 227 00:12:57,990 --> 00:13:03,360 but I have no one left to carry my secrets. 228 00:13:03,430 --> 00:13:06,150 No one but you. 229 00:13:06,210 --> 00:13:07,860 Me? 230 00:13:10,720 --> 00:13:14,450 Be my daughter one last time, Nerys. 231 00:13:14,520 --> 00:13:20,290 Hear what I know, and use it as you see fit. 232 00:13:24,550 --> 00:13:25,650 I hate to sound callous 233 00:13:25,720 --> 00:13:27,380 but we have a tremendous opportunity here. 234 00:13:27,450 --> 00:13:29,750 Ghemor is basically volunteering to give us 235 00:13:29,820 --> 00:13:31,420 more intelligence on Cardassia 236 00:13:31,490 --> 00:13:33,960 than we've been able to gather in five years. 237 00:13:34,030 --> 00:13:36,130 That's exactly what he's doing. 238 00:13:36,200 --> 00:13:37,460 It's quite a responsibility 239 00:13:37,530 --> 00:13:38,460 he's handing you. 240 00:13:38,530 --> 00:13:39,560 ( sighs ) 241 00:13:41,630 --> 00:13:42,700 I know. 242 00:13:45,140 --> 00:13:46,700 I... I can't help wondering 243 00:13:46,770 --> 00:13:49,140 if he's chosen the right person. 244 00:13:50,940 --> 00:13:52,910 What if I get too involved or... 245 00:13:52,980 --> 00:13:55,280 I don't ask the right questions? 246 00:13:57,880 --> 00:14:00,550 Maybe... 247 00:14:00,620 --> 00:14:02,820 maybe I can convince Ghemor 248 00:14:02,890 --> 00:14:05,360 to talk to a counselor, or Constable Odo. 249 00:14:05,420 --> 00:14:07,790 I mean, he questions people every day. 250 00:14:07,860 --> 00:14:08,930 Maybe. 251 00:14:08,990 --> 00:14:10,860 But Ghemor just doesn't 252 00:14:10,930 --> 00:14:12,360 want to be debriefed. 253 00:14:12,430 --> 00:14:14,430 He wants someone to talk to. 254 00:14:14,500 --> 00:14:17,300 Someone to be with until the end. 255 00:14:21,740 --> 00:14:26,360 And that someone... is me. 256 00:14:26,430 --> 00:14:28,700 ( distant voices clamoring ) 257 00:14:33,400 --> 00:14:35,790 ( groaning ) 258 00:14:39,210 --> 00:14:41,040 ( groaning loudly ) 259 00:14:43,510 --> 00:14:44,740 Nerys! 260 00:14:50,950 --> 00:14:52,150 Father. 261 00:14:57,060 --> 00:14:58,290 ( man gasping ) 262 00:15:02,460 --> 00:15:04,000 Father, can you hear me? 263 00:15:12,840 --> 00:15:14,910 SISKO: Are you up to it? 264 00:15:23,580 --> 00:15:25,520 I have no choice. 265 00:15:27,690 --> 00:15:29,520 I'm all he's got. 266 00:15:40,020 --> 00:15:42,450 If Ghemor's pain gets too severe 267 00:15:42,520 --> 00:15:43,690 push this. 268 00:15:43,760 --> 00:15:46,020 It'll administer a small dose of triptacedrine. 269 00:15:46,090 --> 00:15:48,040 If you want to replenish the medication 270 00:15:48,110 --> 00:15:49,510 be sure and turn this valve 271 00:15:49,580 --> 00:15:50,710 disconnect it from here 272 00:15:50,780 --> 00:15:52,450 and replace it with a new supply. 273 00:15:52,510 --> 00:15:54,250 If you don't want to do it yourself 274 00:15:54,320 --> 00:15:55,850 you can always call for a nurse to help. 275 00:15:55,920 --> 00:15:56,920 I can manage. 276 00:15:56,990 --> 00:15:58,420 I hope you're right. 277 00:15:58,490 --> 00:16:01,090 Looking after someone with a terminal condition isn't easy. 278 00:16:01,160 --> 00:16:03,290 Especially in this case, where you'll be acting 279 00:16:03,360 --> 00:16:05,370 as Ghemor's only source of emotional support. 280 00:16:05,440 --> 00:16:07,440 I-I know what I'm getting myself into. 281 00:16:07,510 --> 00:16:09,450 I'm sure you do. 282 00:16:09,510 --> 00:16:12,480 Well, let me know if you need anything. 283 00:16:28,520 --> 00:16:29,680 ( sighs ) 284 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:37,910 ( whispering ): Tekeny... 285 00:16:42,360 --> 00:16:43,800 Nerys... 286 00:16:44,870 --> 00:16:47,930 No... d-don't try to move. 287 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,640 Mouth's dry. 288 00:16:49,710 --> 00:16:52,090 I'll get you some water. 289 00:16:58,480 --> 00:16:59,910 Oh, damn it. 290 00:16:59,980 --> 00:17:01,050 Oh... 291 00:17:02,520 --> 00:17:04,020 I'm sorry. 292 00:17:05,620 --> 00:17:07,120 It's all right. 293 00:17:09,120 --> 00:17:11,960 You're doing fine. 294 00:17:12,030 --> 00:17:15,300 Maybe we should get started. 295 00:17:25,110 --> 00:17:27,270 Session one... 296 00:17:27,340 --> 00:17:30,830 Stardate 50712.5. 297 00:17:30,900 --> 00:17:33,160 Whenever you're ready. 298 00:17:33,230 --> 00:17:36,600 Probably Dukat's most powerful enemy 299 00:17:36,670 --> 00:17:38,600 is Gul Trepar 300 00:17:38,670 --> 00:17:40,800 the head of the Fourth Order. 301 00:17:40,870 --> 00:17:41,800 He's... 302 00:17:41,870 --> 00:17:42,890 ( gasps ) 303 00:17:42,960 --> 00:17:44,820 What is it? 304 00:17:46,030 --> 00:17:47,910 Button. 305 00:17:54,790 --> 00:17:56,490 ( breathing again ) 306 00:17:56,560 --> 00:17:57,550 Better? 307 00:17:57,620 --> 00:17:59,520 You know, maybe I can ask Dr. Bashir 308 00:17:59,590 --> 00:18:01,160 to get you something stronger. 309 00:18:01,230 --> 00:18:02,390 No. 310 00:18:02,460 --> 00:18:05,580 Anything stronger and I'd be unconscious. 311 00:18:05,650 --> 00:18:09,920 And you and I have a lot to talk about. 312 00:18:09,990 --> 00:18:11,620 Where were we? 313 00:18:19,510 --> 00:18:20,610 ( sighs ) 314 00:18:20,680 --> 00:18:22,150 Trepar. 315 00:18:23,150 --> 00:18:24,150 Trepar. 316 00:18:25,450 --> 00:18:29,020 Trepar used to outrank Dukat 317 00:18:29,090 --> 00:18:31,750 and he's not happy to be taking orders 318 00:18:31,820 --> 00:18:34,360 from one of his former subordinates. 319 00:18:34,430 --> 00:18:39,780 Trepar's aide is a man named Glinn Borven 320 00:18:39,850 --> 00:18:43,500 a political opportunist with all the loyalty... 321 00:18:43,570 --> 00:18:44,620 Medic! 322 00:18:44,690 --> 00:18:46,720 We need a medic! 323 00:18:46,790 --> 00:18:48,920 What the hell's taking them so long? 324 00:18:48,990 --> 00:18:50,910 Nerys... 325 00:18:50,970 --> 00:18:53,110 Nerys, don't leave me. 326 00:18:53,180 --> 00:18:56,480 I was such a fool. 327 00:18:56,550 --> 00:18:57,850 When the Cardassians 328 00:18:57,920 --> 00:19:00,150 started setting fire to the village 329 00:19:00,220 --> 00:19:01,720 I tried to talk to them 330 00:19:01,790 --> 00:19:03,120 to reason with them. 331 00:19:03,190 --> 00:19:05,540 Look what they've done to me. 332 00:19:05,610 --> 00:19:09,040 I'm going to make them pay for this, I promise you. 333 00:19:09,110 --> 00:19:11,910 They burned my garden... 334 00:19:11,980 --> 00:19:14,110 set fire to everything. 335 00:19:14,180 --> 00:19:15,810 I worked for years 336 00:19:15,880 --> 00:19:18,700 planning and caring for it. 337 00:19:18,770 --> 00:19:20,620 Now it's gone. 338 00:19:20,690 --> 00:19:22,490 We'll plant another one. 339 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:24,060 Together, you and I. 340 00:19:24,120 --> 00:19:26,160 I wish I had your strength, Nerys 341 00:19:26,230 --> 00:19:27,990 your confidence. 342 00:19:28,060 --> 00:19:30,650 I'm so afraid. 343 00:19:32,150 --> 00:19:33,750 Where's that damn medic? 344 00:19:33,820 --> 00:19:35,520 Don't go. Stay with me. 345 00:19:35,590 --> 00:19:37,390 The medic can wait. 346 00:19:37,460 --> 00:19:39,940 I don't want to be alone. 347 00:20:05,070 --> 00:20:06,230 ( sighs ) 348 00:20:07,540 --> 00:20:09,070 The subject is asleep. 349 00:20:09,140 --> 00:20:11,940 I'm concluding the interview for the day. 350 00:20:12,010 --> 00:20:14,510 ( groaning softly ) 351 00:20:16,510 --> 00:20:19,080 Cold... cold... 352 00:20:31,440 --> 00:20:32,720 It's a good start. 353 00:20:32,790 --> 00:20:35,190 Starfleet Intelligence will be very pleased. 354 00:20:35,260 --> 00:20:37,430 And there's more where that came from. 355 00:20:37,500 --> 00:20:39,630 Ghemor seems to know every politician 356 00:20:39,700 --> 00:20:41,430 and bureaucrat on Cardassia. 357 00:20:43,400 --> 00:20:44,900 You look tired. 358 00:20:44,970 --> 00:20:46,940 I've been up for 30 hours straight. 359 00:20:47,010 --> 00:20:48,510 You should get some rest. 360 00:20:48,580 --> 00:20:49,940 Bashir to Major Kira. 361 00:20:50,010 --> 00:20:51,340 Go ahead. 362 00:20:51,410 --> 00:20:54,480 Please report to Ghemor's quarters immediately. 363 00:21:05,890 --> 00:21:09,400 He's not responding to the hexadrin therapy anymore. 364 00:21:09,460 --> 00:21:10,630 Nerys... 365 00:21:12,600 --> 00:21:14,600 I'm here. 366 00:21:18,210 --> 00:21:21,010 Ask me questions, Nerys. 367 00:21:21,080 --> 00:21:22,960 We don't have much time. 368 00:21:24,880 --> 00:21:28,930 You were talking about the Supreme Tribunal. 369 00:21:43,450 --> 00:21:44,680 Status report. 370 00:21:44,750 --> 00:21:47,720 A Jem'Hadar battleship is approaching the station. 371 00:21:47,790 --> 00:21:48,950 Its weapons are armed 372 00:21:49,020 --> 00:21:50,690 and its targeting systems are active. 373 00:21:50,760 --> 00:21:51,950 Red Alert. 374 00:21:52,020 --> 00:21:53,320 All crew members report to battle stations. 375 00:21:53,390 --> 00:21:54,590 They're hailing us. 376 00:21:54,660 --> 00:21:56,590 On screen. 377 00:21:58,280 --> 00:21:59,430 Captain Sisko. 378 00:21:59,500 --> 00:22:01,050 SISKO: Gul Dukat 379 00:22:01,110 --> 00:22:02,310 what's the meaning of this? 380 00:22:02,380 --> 00:22:04,430 You said you'd take my request 381 00:22:04,500 --> 00:22:07,390 for Ghemor's extradition under advisement. 382 00:22:07,450 --> 00:22:08,940 They've locked weapons on the station. 383 00:22:09,010 --> 00:22:12,440 I eagerly await your decision. 384 00:22:27,610 --> 00:22:29,610 Captain Sisko. 385 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:32,140 Thank you for the kind invitation. 386 00:22:34,050 --> 00:22:36,850 This is one of my Dominion advisors-- 387 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:38,850 Weyoun. 388 00:22:39,890 --> 00:22:41,170 We've met. 389 00:22:42,870 --> 00:22:44,610 I saw you die. 390 00:22:44,680 --> 00:22:46,120 That wasn't me. 391 00:22:46,190 --> 00:22:47,830 At least, not exactly. 392 00:22:47,900 --> 00:22:51,510 The Vorta are experts at cloning. 393 00:22:51,580 --> 00:22:53,620 It tends to mitigate the risk involved 394 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:55,020 in so much of our work. 395 00:22:55,090 --> 00:22:57,190 My predecessor was the fourth incarnation 396 00:22:57,250 --> 00:22:58,550 of our noble progenitor. 397 00:22:58,620 --> 00:22:59,550 I'm the fifth. 398 00:22:59,620 --> 00:23:00,990 Immortality. 399 00:23:01,060 --> 00:23:01,990 Of a sort. 400 00:23:02,060 --> 00:23:03,580 Interested? 401 00:23:03,640 --> 00:23:05,790 Dukat, you said you wanted to talk to me. 402 00:23:05,860 --> 00:23:07,960 Now is your chance. 403 00:23:08,030 --> 00:23:09,920 Then, I'll make it simple, Captain. 404 00:23:09,980 --> 00:23:11,720 Tekeny Ghemor is not a well man. 405 00:23:11,790 --> 00:23:14,890 He would be better off under the care of his own people. 406 00:23:14,960 --> 00:23:15,920 We want him to know 407 00:23:15,990 --> 00:23:17,020 he can come home. 408 00:23:17,090 --> 00:23:19,070 To attend his own execution. 409 00:23:19,140 --> 00:23:20,580 No, not at all. 410 00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:24,180 Ghemor's case has been reviewed by the new judicial system 411 00:23:24,250 --> 00:23:26,900 and he's been cleared of any wrongdoing. 412 00:23:26,970 --> 00:23:29,520 Dominion courts are renowned for their honesty 413 00:23:29,590 --> 00:23:30,620 and equanimity. 414 00:23:30,690 --> 00:23:31,750 DUKAT: So, as you can see 415 00:23:31,820 --> 00:23:33,570 there's no reason why Ghemor 416 00:23:33,640 --> 00:23:35,270 can't return to Cardassia. 417 00:23:35,340 --> 00:23:37,540 I don't think he would agree with you. 418 00:23:37,610 --> 00:23:39,630 Perhaps, we should find out. 419 00:23:41,200 --> 00:23:42,630 GHEMOR: Dukat, I have a week to live-- maybe less. 420 00:23:42,700 --> 00:23:43,900 Do you really expect me 421 00:23:43,980 --> 00:23:45,900 to trade my silence for a few short days 422 00:23:45,970 --> 00:23:47,870 under the Cardassian sun? 423 00:23:47,940 --> 00:23:50,170 It is where you belong, Ghemor. 424 00:23:50,240 --> 00:23:51,860 And it's where I'd be at this very moment 425 00:23:51,930 --> 00:23:53,990 if you hadn't betrayed our people to the Dominion. 426 00:23:56,550 --> 00:23:58,950 Good day, Dukat. 427 00:23:59,020 --> 00:24:01,500 He doesn't seem to like you very much. 428 00:24:01,570 --> 00:24:03,200 We're going to have to do something 429 00:24:03,270 --> 00:24:04,440 about your public image. 430 00:24:04,510 --> 00:24:05,820 Gentlemen... 431 00:24:05,890 --> 00:24:08,060 DUKAT: You haven't heard my entire offer. 432 00:24:08,130 --> 00:24:10,860 We do have something else I think might interest you. 433 00:24:10,930 --> 00:24:11,860 Your daughter. 434 00:24:11,930 --> 00:24:13,650 Iliana? 435 00:24:13,710 --> 00:24:17,200 Iliana... I... I... 436 00:24:17,270 --> 00:24:19,230 Don't listen to him. 437 00:24:19,300 --> 00:24:20,390 DUKAT: Your daughter 438 00:24:20,450 --> 00:24:21,550 is alive, Ghemor. 439 00:24:21,620 --> 00:24:23,320 I know where to find her. 440 00:24:24,510 --> 00:24:29,280 I want to believe you, Dukat, but... 441 00:24:29,350 --> 00:24:30,830 even if I did 442 00:24:30,900 --> 00:24:35,170 let's just say, I don't like the company you're keeping. 443 00:24:35,240 --> 00:24:38,220 You and I might have come to an agreement 444 00:24:38,290 --> 00:24:40,160 one Cardassian to another 445 00:24:40,220 --> 00:24:42,090 but now, dealing with you 446 00:24:42,160 --> 00:24:44,290 means dealing with them 447 00:24:44,360 --> 00:24:46,960 and that makes the price too high. 448 00:24:47,030 --> 00:24:49,400 All right, you have your answer. 449 00:24:49,470 --> 00:24:52,380 My ship will be docked here a few days longer... 450 00:24:52,450 --> 00:24:54,590 In case you change your mind. 451 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:55,970 I won't. 452 00:25:23,380 --> 00:25:28,200 ( speaking indistinctly ) 453 00:25:46,710 --> 00:25:49,040 ( moaning ) 454 00:26:02,370 --> 00:26:04,840 What can I get for you, Major? 455 00:26:04,910 --> 00:26:07,940 A frosty Bajoran ale, perhaps? 456 00:26:08,010 --> 00:26:09,450 Or something stronger? 457 00:26:09,510 --> 00:26:10,980 How about a Black Hole? 458 00:26:11,050 --> 00:26:14,320 ( sighs ) 459 00:26:14,390 --> 00:26:15,420 Whatever. 460 00:26:15,490 --> 00:26:18,050 You look terrible. 461 00:26:18,120 --> 00:26:19,220 Not that I mind. 462 00:26:19,290 --> 00:26:20,990 I like my women a little rumpled. 463 00:26:21,060 --> 00:26:22,560 Quark, just get me my drink. 464 00:26:22,630 --> 00:26:26,930 I know just the thing-- warm Enyak's milk. 465 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:29,060 It'll help you sleep. 466 00:26:36,420 --> 00:26:38,090 ( door chimes ) 467 00:26:38,160 --> 00:26:39,190 Come in. 468 00:26:44,770 --> 00:26:47,130 Major. 469 00:26:47,200 --> 00:26:49,330 Sorry to disturb you. 470 00:26:49,400 --> 00:26:51,190 Sorry enough to leave? 471 00:26:51,260 --> 00:26:56,010 Your defense of Ghemor is admirable. 472 00:26:56,080 --> 00:26:57,880 But did it ever occur to you 473 00:26:57,950 --> 00:27:00,560 that you may be fighting the wrong battle? 474 00:27:00,630 --> 00:27:03,720 Do you recall the massacre 475 00:27:03,780 --> 00:27:05,150 at the Kiessa Monastery? 476 00:27:06,170 --> 00:27:07,870 Kiessa. 477 00:27:07,940 --> 00:27:10,110 What's that got to do with Ghemor? 478 00:27:14,210 --> 00:27:15,910 See for yourself. 479 00:27:15,980 --> 00:27:18,750 That is his official military record. 480 00:27:18,820 --> 00:27:22,920 You can verify anything on there with Bajoran Intelligence 481 00:27:22,990 --> 00:27:24,150 if you like. 482 00:27:27,820 --> 00:27:31,430 ( chuckling ): You are really enjoying this 483 00:27:31,490 --> 00:27:32,990 aren't you? 484 00:27:35,170 --> 00:27:36,800 Hmm? 485 00:27:36,870 --> 00:27:39,630 All your sick little games. 486 00:27:41,670 --> 00:27:43,940 ( chuckling ) 487 00:27:44,010 --> 00:27:50,700 I must admit, I do get a certain... perverse pleasure 488 00:27:50,760 --> 00:27:52,130 out of it. 489 00:27:52,200 --> 00:27:53,820 Read it or not 490 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:55,350 it's up to you. 491 00:28:06,980 --> 00:28:09,380 I promise you, Dukat 492 00:28:09,450 --> 00:28:12,850 I will make you pay for all of this one day. 493 00:28:12,920 --> 00:28:15,050 Maybe... 494 00:28:15,120 --> 00:28:17,160 but not today. 495 00:28:33,140 --> 00:28:35,140 ( sighing ) 496 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:56,280 ( straining grunt ) 497 00:28:57,410 --> 00:28:58,880 Nerys! 498 00:28:58,950 --> 00:29:00,550 KIRA: I'll be right there. 499 00:29:02,450 --> 00:29:03,890 Now what? 500 00:29:03,950 --> 00:29:05,790 I... I was thirsty. 501 00:29:05,860 --> 00:29:07,990 Just sit back. 502 00:29:08,060 --> 00:29:10,190 You're all tangled up. 503 00:29:10,260 --> 00:29:11,860 I'm... I'm sorry. 504 00:29:11,930 --> 00:29:13,760 Well, it's a little late for that now, isn't it? 505 00:29:14,760 --> 00:29:16,230 Nerys, is something wrong? 506 00:29:16,300 --> 00:29:17,400 Yes, there's something wrong. 507 00:29:17,470 --> 00:29:18,400 You lied to me. 508 00:29:18,470 --> 00:29:19,400 About what? 509 00:29:19,470 --> 00:29:20,640 About everything. 510 00:29:20,700 --> 00:29:22,740 But let's start with Kiessa Monastery. 511 00:29:22,810 --> 00:29:23,840 Kiessa. 512 00:29:23,910 --> 00:29:25,570 You were there, weren't you? 513 00:29:25,640 --> 00:29:27,510 Dukat told you. 514 00:29:27,580 --> 00:29:31,080 The Cardassian army burned Kiessa to the ground. 515 00:29:31,150 --> 00:29:32,550 17 monks were killed. 516 00:29:32,620 --> 00:29:34,020 But they were hiding weapons 517 00:29:34,080 --> 00:29:35,280 for the resistance. 518 00:29:35,350 --> 00:29:38,220 Weapons that were being used to kill my friends. 519 00:29:38,290 --> 00:29:40,690 It, it was... it was war. 520 00:29:40,760 --> 00:29:42,820 It was easy to despise you. 521 00:29:42,890 --> 00:29:45,680 But you... you weren't the monsters. 522 00:29:45,750 --> 00:29:47,250 We were. 523 00:29:48,780 --> 00:29:51,350 I wish I'd never joined the military. 524 00:29:51,420 --> 00:29:53,470 Never have volunteered for duty on Bajor. 525 00:29:53,540 --> 00:29:54,840 But I did. 526 00:29:54,900 --> 00:29:56,370 And I can't change that 527 00:29:56,440 --> 00:29:58,670 no matter how much I might want to. 528 00:29:58,740 --> 00:30:01,030 So instead you hid the truth from me. 529 00:30:01,090 --> 00:30:02,860 No... Nerys... 530 00:30:02,930 --> 00:30:04,860 I didn't want you to hate me. 531 00:30:04,930 --> 00:30:06,360 It's what you deserve. 532 00:30:06,430 --> 00:30:07,930 Nerys! 533 00:30:16,510 --> 00:30:17,690 Dabo! 534 00:30:17,760 --> 00:30:19,130 ( laughing ) 535 00:30:19,200 --> 00:30:20,530 That is dabo, isn't it? 536 00:30:20,600 --> 00:30:21,630 Uh-huh. 537 00:30:21,700 --> 00:30:24,200 I don't know why you insist on playing 538 00:30:24,270 --> 00:30:26,030 this ridiculous game. 539 00:30:26,100 --> 00:30:27,800 I like games. 540 00:30:28,940 --> 00:30:30,810 Ah, Captain! 541 00:30:30,870 --> 00:30:32,170 Can I help you? 542 00:30:32,240 --> 00:30:34,010 I thought we should talk. 543 00:30:34,080 --> 00:30:37,480 I realize I haven't been much of a host. 544 00:30:43,390 --> 00:30:44,820 Here. 545 00:30:44,890 --> 00:30:46,220 Have some kanar. 546 00:30:46,290 --> 00:30:48,060 Ah! No, thank you. 547 00:30:48,130 --> 00:30:49,560 I'm not... 548 00:30:49,630 --> 00:30:51,730 particularly thirsty right now. 549 00:30:51,800 --> 00:30:53,800 I insist. 550 00:30:56,650 --> 00:30:59,920 I said, no thank you. 551 00:30:59,990 --> 00:31:03,990 I never touch kanar on an empty stomach, Captain. 552 00:31:04,060 --> 00:31:06,410 It's bad for the digestion. 553 00:31:06,480 --> 00:31:09,930 In this case, that's something of an understatement. 554 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:13,360 Because in that bottle, there's enough voraxna poison 555 00:31:13,430 --> 00:31:15,700 to kill at least a dozen Cardassians. 556 00:31:15,770 --> 00:31:17,220 It was delivered 557 00:31:17,290 --> 00:31:19,570 to Tekeny Ghemor less than 20 minutes ago. 558 00:31:19,640 --> 00:31:20,770 Fascinating. 559 00:31:20,840 --> 00:31:22,070 What's wrong, Dukat? 560 00:31:22,140 --> 00:31:24,630 Are you afraid Ghemor's going to say something 561 00:31:24,690 --> 00:31:27,200 that might undermine your new cozy position? 562 00:31:29,330 --> 00:31:32,530 Tread with care, Captain. 563 00:31:32,600 --> 00:31:36,040 You're coming dangerously close to accusing the head 564 00:31:36,110 --> 00:31:39,340 of the Cardassian government of attempted murder. 565 00:31:39,410 --> 00:31:41,710 Is that what I'm doing? 566 00:31:43,830 --> 00:31:45,550 ( chuckling ) 567 00:31:45,620 --> 00:31:48,220 How delightful. 568 00:31:48,280 --> 00:31:51,270 The mysterious plots, the subtle innuendo 569 00:31:51,340 --> 00:31:53,270 the veiled threats. 570 00:31:53,340 --> 00:31:55,060 It's all so entertaining. 571 00:31:55,120 --> 00:31:56,960 ( chuckling ) 572 00:31:57,030 --> 00:31:58,180 Wha...? 573 00:32:01,310 --> 00:32:02,610 Oh, my... 574 00:32:02,680 --> 00:32:05,320 that is quite toxic, isn't it? 575 00:32:05,390 --> 00:32:07,650 Are you insane? 576 00:32:07,720 --> 00:32:09,920 Vorta are immune to most forms of poison. 577 00:32:09,990 --> 00:32:12,120 Comes in handy when you're a diplomat. 578 00:32:12,190 --> 00:32:13,590 ( laughs ) 579 00:32:13,660 --> 00:32:16,750 Especially when you're working with the Cardassians. 580 00:32:16,810 --> 00:32:18,250 You can keep 581 00:32:18,310 --> 00:32:20,010 the kanar, Dukat. 582 00:32:20,080 --> 00:32:22,330 Ghemor won't be drinking it. 583 00:32:44,560 --> 00:32:48,160 It's a little late for services, Major. 584 00:32:48,230 --> 00:32:51,230 I needed a quiet place to think. 585 00:32:52,900 --> 00:32:55,800 You got something to say to me, Constable, say it. 586 00:32:55,870 --> 00:33:00,090 I understand you've stopped visiting Ghemor. 587 00:33:00,160 --> 00:33:01,220 He lied to me. 588 00:33:01,290 --> 00:33:02,490 I thought he was different 589 00:33:02,560 --> 00:33:04,610 but he's just like the rest of them. 590 00:33:04,680 --> 00:33:06,680 Is he? Really? 591 00:33:07,750 --> 00:33:10,680 I've seen his file, too, Major. 592 00:33:10,750 --> 00:33:13,320 He was 19 when Kiessa was destroyed. 593 00:33:13,390 --> 00:33:15,470 He'd been in the military 594 00:33:15,540 --> 00:33:17,000 for less than a year 595 00:33:17,070 --> 00:33:19,910 and was only one of 400 soldiers at the Monastery. 596 00:33:19,980 --> 00:33:22,980 There's no way of knowing if he even fired a shot. 597 00:33:23,050 --> 00:33:24,550 Well, he shouldn't have been there at all. 598 00:33:24,610 --> 00:33:25,680 This isn't about 599 00:33:25,750 --> 00:33:26,860 Ghemor's war record. 600 00:33:26,930 --> 00:33:28,270 If it really mattered 601 00:33:28,340 --> 00:33:30,570 you wouldn't have waited for Dukat to hand it to you. 602 00:33:30,640 --> 00:33:32,570 You would have looked it up yourself. 603 00:33:32,640 --> 00:33:33,970 What are you trying to say? 604 00:33:34,040 --> 00:33:35,840 That I should go back down there? 605 00:33:35,910 --> 00:33:37,160 Ah... 606 00:33:38,700 --> 00:33:41,800 No, I wasn't saying that at all. 607 00:33:41,870 --> 00:33:43,560 Are you? 608 00:33:47,070 --> 00:33:48,720 ( yelling in pain ) 609 00:33:48,790 --> 00:33:49,950 Father. 610 00:33:50,020 --> 00:33:51,390 Father. 611 00:33:51,460 --> 00:33:52,890 Father... hold still. 612 00:33:52,960 --> 00:33:54,560 You'll tear your bandages. 613 00:33:54,630 --> 00:33:56,230 My garden. They burned my garden. 614 00:33:56,300 --> 00:33:57,460 I know. I know. 615 00:33:57,530 --> 00:34:01,000 I can hear the Prophets calling me, Nerys. 616 00:34:01,070 --> 00:34:04,400 I can feel my pagh slipping away. 617 00:34:04,470 --> 00:34:06,020 FUREL: Nerys! 618 00:34:06,090 --> 00:34:07,820 We found them. 619 00:34:07,890 --> 00:34:10,160 It's a Cardassian heavy weapons unit. 620 00:34:10,230 --> 00:34:13,490 Third assault group. Ninth Order. 621 00:34:13,560 --> 00:34:14,660 Hold on. 622 00:34:14,730 --> 00:34:17,130 I'll be right back. 623 00:34:17,200 --> 00:34:18,400 How far? 624 00:34:18,470 --> 00:34:20,500 Just outside of Tempasa. 625 00:34:20,570 --> 00:34:21,700 I'll go with you. 626 00:34:23,610 --> 00:34:24,910 Are you sure? 627 00:34:24,970 --> 00:34:26,290 I know the area. 628 00:34:26,360 --> 00:34:27,560 So does Gantt. 629 00:34:27,630 --> 00:34:29,240 They didn't shoot Gantt's father. 630 00:34:29,310 --> 00:34:30,490 They shot mine. 631 00:34:32,270 --> 00:34:33,800 All right. Go! 632 00:34:36,770 --> 00:34:39,240 We found the soldiers that did this to you. 633 00:34:39,310 --> 00:34:41,010 I'm going to make them pay 634 00:34:41,070 --> 00:34:42,410 just like I promised. 635 00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:44,040 The others... let them. 636 00:34:44,110 --> 00:34:45,780 You don't have to go. 637 00:34:45,850 --> 00:34:47,410 Yes, I do. 638 00:34:47,480 --> 00:34:48,710 Yes, I do. 639 00:34:48,780 --> 00:34:50,520 I won't be long. 640 00:34:51,770 --> 00:34:53,450 Let's go! 641 00:35:06,500 --> 00:35:09,230 ( door chimes ) 642 00:35:09,300 --> 00:35:11,270 Come in. 643 00:35:15,190 --> 00:35:17,760 Um, I thought you should know that, uh... 644 00:35:17,830 --> 00:35:20,430 Ghemor's condition has deteriorated. 645 00:35:20,500 --> 00:35:22,810 He'll be dead within the hour. 646 00:35:31,510 --> 00:35:35,080 Thank you for the information, Doctor. 647 00:35:35,140 --> 00:35:36,710 Is that it? 648 00:35:38,720 --> 00:35:41,920 "Thank you for the information"? 649 00:35:41,980 --> 00:35:43,950 Ghemor is dying. 650 00:35:44,020 --> 00:35:45,150 I heard you. 651 00:35:45,220 --> 00:35:47,860 Major, he wants to see you. 652 00:35:47,920 --> 00:35:50,390 Well, I don't want to see him. 653 00:35:50,460 --> 00:35:52,480 Major, please. 654 00:35:52,550 --> 00:35:54,450 It's almost over. 655 00:35:54,510 --> 00:35:57,220 There's no more questions to ask 656 00:35:57,280 --> 00:35:59,320 no more work to be done. 657 00:35:59,390 --> 00:36:01,350 Just go to his quarters 658 00:36:01,420 --> 00:36:02,790 and sit with him. 659 00:36:02,860 --> 00:36:04,720 I said no. 660 00:36:04,790 --> 00:36:06,470 Don't ask me again. 661 00:36:08,240 --> 00:36:10,280 Fine. 662 00:36:10,350 --> 00:36:14,120 You must do what you want... 663 00:36:14,180 --> 00:36:16,180 but I think you're making a mistake. 664 00:36:16,250 --> 00:36:18,820 Regardless of what Ghemor's done in the past 665 00:36:18,890 --> 00:36:21,120 he doesn't deserve to die alone. 666 00:36:24,430 --> 00:36:25,690 Nobody does. 667 00:36:32,340 --> 00:36:34,040 ( people laughing ) 668 00:36:35,420 --> 00:36:38,120 All four mortar rounds right in the central compound. 669 00:36:38,190 --> 00:36:39,390 And the way they ran-- 670 00:36:39,460 --> 00:36:41,860 it was like kicking over a mound of barrowbugs. 671 00:36:41,930 --> 00:36:42,890 What was the count? 672 00:36:42,960 --> 00:36:44,190 Five skimmers 673 00:36:44,260 --> 00:36:46,860 and at least, at least 15 Cardassian dead. 674 00:36:46,930 --> 00:36:49,130 Now, that's not a bad day's work. 675 00:36:49,200 --> 00:36:50,800 We should celebrate, huh? 676 00:36:50,870 --> 00:36:52,800 Yeah, they kill us, we kill them. 677 00:36:52,870 --> 00:36:55,170 It's nothing worth celebrating. 678 00:36:55,240 --> 00:36:56,320 ( sighs ) 679 00:36:56,390 --> 00:36:57,710 Nerys. 680 00:36:57,780 --> 00:36:59,760 Your father. 681 00:37:12,040 --> 00:37:14,760 He died calling your name. 682 00:37:18,630 --> 00:37:21,370 Get another raiding party together. 683 00:37:21,430 --> 00:37:24,400 I want to hit those Cardassians again 684 00:37:24,470 --> 00:37:26,790 as soon as we have a chance. 685 00:37:48,630 --> 00:37:52,630 Would you, uh, like me to call everyone together? 686 00:37:52,700 --> 00:37:55,870 Have Prylar Quen say a few words. 687 00:37:55,940 --> 00:37:58,770 There's nothing left to say. 688 00:38:23,980 --> 00:38:27,080 I didn't think you would come. 689 00:38:27,150 --> 00:38:29,950 Well, for a while there, neither did I. 690 00:38:51,040 --> 00:38:53,240 Cause of death was CNS failure 691 00:38:53,310 --> 00:38:55,510 brought on by Yarim Fel syndrome. 692 00:38:55,580 --> 00:38:57,210 One witness was present-- 693 00:38:57,280 --> 00:39:00,050 a Major Kira Nerys of the Bajoran Militia. 694 00:39:00,120 --> 00:39:02,620 Witness's statement is attached. 695 00:39:07,460 --> 00:39:09,660 Major, we're done here. 696 00:39:11,660 --> 00:39:13,130 That's it? 697 00:39:13,200 --> 00:39:14,360 A quick post-mortem 698 00:39:14,430 --> 00:39:16,210 a statement from the witness 699 00:39:16,280 --> 00:39:18,630 and... a little paperwork? 700 00:39:21,340 --> 00:39:23,200 Seems so straightforward. 701 00:39:23,270 --> 00:39:25,610 It never is. 702 00:39:25,680 --> 00:39:29,730 He got so quiet... 703 00:39:29,800 --> 00:39:32,600 toward the end. 704 00:39:32,670 --> 00:39:36,270 I-I could hear him whispering things-- 705 00:39:36,340 --> 00:39:39,970 his wife's name, Iliana's, even mine. 706 00:39:42,110 --> 00:39:44,580 Then the pain just got too much for him 707 00:39:44,640 --> 00:39:46,210 and he just lay there... 708 00:39:46,280 --> 00:39:49,410 breathing... 709 00:39:49,480 --> 00:39:53,990 And at the end of every exhale... 710 00:39:54,050 --> 00:39:56,890 there was this pause, and I thought, "That's it. 711 00:39:56,960 --> 00:39:59,090 It's over." 712 00:40:01,060 --> 00:40:04,530 Then he'd force another breath... 713 00:40:04,600 --> 00:40:06,500 and another. 714 00:40:09,970 --> 00:40:13,140 I started counting them. 715 00:40:13,210 --> 00:40:15,570 One hundred... 716 00:40:15,640 --> 00:40:18,010 two hundred... 717 00:40:18,080 --> 00:40:20,340 three hun... 718 00:40:23,320 --> 00:40:26,770 He fought for every last second. 719 00:40:29,640 --> 00:40:32,370 I don't think he even knew that I was there. 720 00:40:32,440 --> 00:40:34,780 He knew. 721 00:40:34,840 --> 00:40:37,040 You gave him what he needed. 722 00:40:37,110 --> 00:40:38,810 He didn't die alone. 723 00:40:41,420 --> 00:40:44,420 Maybe he gave me something I needed. 724 00:40:48,790 --> 00:40:51,560 I missed my father's death by less than an hour. 725 00:40:51,630 --> 00:40:53,790 Did you know that? 726 00:40:53,860 --> 00:40:55,730 Less than an hour. 727 00:40:57,700 --> 00:41:01,200 I always told myself that it was... 728 00:41:01,270 --> 00:41:04,910 bad luck, bad timing... 729 00:41:04,970 --> 00:41:07,740 the will of the Prophets. 730 00:41:09,880 --> 00:41:13,950 But the truth is... 731 00:41:14,020 --> 00:41:17,990 I didn't have to go when I did. 732 00:41:18,050 --> 00:41:20,560 I could have stayed a while longer. 733 00:41:20,620 --> 00:41:24,090 I saw my chance to get out 734 00:41:24,160 --> 00:41:26,630 and I took it. 735 00:41:26,700 --> 00:41:27,930 ( sighing ) 736 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:31,870 I saw so much death during the occupation. 737 00:41:31,940 --> 00:41:34,640 I felt so much pain that... 738 00:41:36,170 --> 00:41:39,140 But my father... 739 00:41:44,780 --> 00:41:47,580 he was my strength 740 00:41:47,650 --> 00:41:53,090 and I, I couldn't stand to see that strength slipping away. 741 00:41:55,320 --> 00:41:57,990 So, I ran. 742 00:41:58,060 --> 00:42:01,260 Just like you tried to run from Ghemor. 743 00:42:01,330 --> 00:42:05,620 He reminded me so much of my father. 744 00:42:05,690 --> 00:42:08,450 Going through it again, I-I... 745 00:42:08,520 --> 00:42:10,690 I just couldn't face it. 746 00:42:10,760 --> 00:42:12,910 But in the end, you did. 747 00:42:12,980 --> 00:42:15,340 You were there for Ghemor. 748 00:42:15,410 --> 00:42:17,740 I owed it to him. 749 00:42:17,810 --> 00:42:19,810 I owed it to my father... 750 00:42:22,250 --> 00:42:24,650 to get it right this time. 751 00:42:28,020 --> 00:42:32,190 (ragged inhale and exhale ) 752 00:42:36,430 --> 00:42:37,600 You wanted to see me? 753 00:42:37,670 --> 00:42:38,830 Yes. 754 00:42:38,900 --> 00:42:41,670 I understand Legate Ghemor 755 00:42:41,740 --> 00:42:43,170 has passed away. 756 00:42:43,240 --> 00:42:45,670 You must be very relieved. 757 00:42:45,740 --> 00:42:47,680 Oh, Captain 758 00:42:47,740 --> 00:42:50,280 such cynicism does not suit you. 759 00:42:50,350 --> 00:42:51,610 All of Cardassia 760 00:42:51,680 --> 00:42:54,920 will mourn the passing of Tekeny Ghemor. 761 00:42:54,980 --> 00:42:56,420 He was a great man. 762 00:42:56,490 --> 00:42:58,540 I'm surprised to hear you say that. 763 00:42:58,600 --> 00:42:59,800 Not at all. 764 00:42:59,870 --> 00:43:02,760 It takes a great man to admit he's wrong 765 00:43:02,830 --> 00:43:04,830 and that's what Ghemor did. 766 00:43:04,890 --> 00:43:08,200 I'm speaking of his last-minute change of heart. 767 00:43:08,260 --> 00:43:11,030 His deathbed decision 768 00:43:11,100 --> 00:43:14,240 to embrace the new Dominion government. 769 00:43:14,300 --> 00:43:18,840 That's very moving, except for one small problem. 770 00:43:18,910 --> 00:43:20,710 It never happened. 771 00:43:21,860 --> 00:43:24,330 As you say, it's... a small problem. 772 00:43:24,400 --> 00:43:25,750 I would like 773 00:43:25,810 --> 00:43:28,520 his body transferred to my ship. 774 00:43:28,590 --> 00:43:33,390 We'll take him home and bury him with full state honors. 775 00:43:34,710 --> 00:43:38,640 Well, I'm afraid that's going to be impossible. 776 00:43:38,710 --> 00:43:41,710 Legate Ghemor's funeral arrangements 777 00:43:41,780 --> 00:43:44,500 have already been taken care of. 778 00:43:46,200 --> 00:43:47,370 ( birds singing ) 779 00:44:28,590 --> 00:44:31,530 Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES 780 00:44:31,600 --> 00:44:34,600 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org