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[instrumental music]

If you ask me, these weekly meetings are a pain in the butt.

Yeah, I know, I know, but it's the regs.

Would you stop that? You've been doing that all day.

It's the jacket. It doesn't fit right. It's never did.

I've taken it to five tailors

nobody gets it to fit just right.

It pulls here, rides up back there, it's itchy.

- I think I need a silk lining. - 'Zack!'

I have very sensitive skin.

Feel this material. It's like a winter coat.

I don't want to feel it. Leave me alone, okay.

[sighing] Women like a guy who looks trim, neat.

You gotta be sharp.

I look like I'm wearing a circus tent.

Any minute now, a little teeny car with 16 clowns in it

is gonna come flying out of my butt.

[sighing]

Garibaldi's fashion express, go.

(Susan) 'We've got a Code 7R. You free?'

Yeah, I'll be right there.

Look, I gotta go. You take notes for me, okay?

No problem. Hey, chief, wh-what's a Code 7R?

I never heard of that one before.

Ah, it's-it's nothing important.

You know how the bureaucracy is always changing everything.

Uh, catch you later.

[door whirring]

Sorry. I got here as fast as I could.

It's alright.

Go on, Delenn, you were saying.

Wars are won or lost before they're fought

through preparation, attitude, strategy

and the selection of proper allies.

In the growing war against the Shadows

there may be some allies we haven't approached yet.

Many times over the last million years

the Shadows were fought to a standstill

by the First Ones

races immeasurably older than our own.

'After the last war, a thousand years ago'

we believed the First Ones went away forever

passing beyond the Galactic Rim

where no human or Minbari has ever ventured.

But the Vorlons remained.

So it is possible that some of the others may still be around.

Well, if this is true then why haven't we heard

from them before now?

They have grown tired of constant warfare.

Lost interest in the affairs of the younger races.

According to legend..

...some went to sleep in secret places

deep beneath their ancient cities

where no one can bother them.

The rest walk among the stars

on errands we can never hope to understand

'barely aware of our existence.'

Maybe it's time we got their attention.

(Marcus) 'Is it?'

When I was being trained on Minbar

we were taught that the First Ones

are beyond anything we've experienced before.

They don't think like we do.

They're old, powerful, and dangerous

and they don't like to be bothered.

A combination like that, you may not want

'to get their attention.'

Some of the First Ones could swat this station

as if it were a fly, and not even notice they'd done it.

(Delenn) 'Marcus is correct.'

Until now, we have warned the rangers

to avoid those places where the First Ones still walk.

They're dangerous and unpredictable.

But we're reaching a point where we can no longer

avoid taking risks.

So how do we go about sending them a message?

(Delenn) 'If you only send a signal they will not answer.'

'They must be found and contacted personally.'

The danger is considerable

and the odds of success are very small.

So I have invited one other person

to our meeting today.

[instrumental music]

Good afternoon, everyone.

Captain.

Delenn tells me that you're going to try

contacting the First Ones.

It is a magnificent idea.

A daring and splendid idea.

In doing so, you will see things

'no human has ever seen before.'

'It will be...fun.'

Assuming you're not vaporized

dissected, or otherwise killed

in an assortment of supremely horrible and painful ways.

Exciting, isn't it?

[dramatic music]

(Susan) The Babylon project

was our last best hope for peace.

It failed.

[instrumental music]

But in the year of the Shadow war

it became something greater..

...our last best hope..

...for victory.

[music continues]

The year is 2260.

The place..

...Babylon 5.

[theme music]

[music continues]

I have checked the data records of the Great Machine

running the planet below.

It contains information which might help in your search.

'Reports of encounters with alien forces'

'beyond description.'

Stories of vast and nameless forces

that prowl the ruins of ancient cities.

'Each report carried with it...a warning'

"Do not approach."

To quote a human phrase

it gives me

the screaming willies.

But I'm willing to do all I can to help.

I recommend that you come down to the planet.

We can go over it all and select the most

likely prospect for contact.

Say, four standard hours?

I'll be there.

Mr. Allan. Julie Musante, Ministry of Peace.

Thank you for meeting me. Is the captain with you?

Uh, no. Sorry. I tried to reach him, but he's in a meeting.

Oh. Well, no matter. We'll catch up to him at his office.

Could you help my bags taken to some appropriate quarters?

I'll be here a while.

Yeah, sure. It's right this way.

I studied the station map before I arrived, Mr. Allan.

I know the way.

[instrumental music]

Good day, ambassador.

And to you, G'Kar.

- You are well, I trust? - Yes, thank you.

Ah, no problems back home? Nothing troubling you?

Not that I'm aware of.

- Thank you. Good day. - Thanks.

Well, I'm happy to hear it. I was getting concerned.

You see I've noticed that you've been spending

quite a bit of time in closed meetings

with Captain Sheridan.

[laughing] One might always get the impression that

uh, something was, uh, up.

Just the usual diplomatic exchanges

between our two governments.

Ah, yes. Of course. Of course.

Well, as I'm no longer on the council

I suppose I've forgotten how to tell the difference

between a political session and a private meeting.

I heard an interesting word the other day

a word I hadn't encountered before.

Good, I'm pleased to hear that you're continuing

to expand your frame of reference, G'Kar.

What do you know about Rangers?

Nothing. Why? Should I?

Well, it's a curious thing, Delenn.

My contacts have mentioned the word

to me from time to time

and sometimes they're speaking of a human

and sometimes they're speaking of a Minbari.

If one didn't know better

one might conclude that these humans and Minbari

are both part of the same organization.

'But that seems extremely unlikely does it not, Delenn?'

Yes. Extremely.

Well, thank you for your time, Delenn.

Since you aren't able to help me

I'll just continue making inquiries on my own!

Eventually I will figure it out.

[dramatic music]

I'll let you know what I find.

(John) 'Ms. Musante'

I'm sorry I got tied up.

If I'd known you were coming..

You have some very impressive objects here, captain.

Earthforce Silver Star for valor in the Minbari war.

'Commendations, you have orders of promotion.'

But e-except for the seal of the Earth Alliance

I don't really see much that gives a sense

of walking into the heart of the Earth government

here on Babylon 5.

Well, I, uh..

...prefer a more informal office.

And as it is..

...my office, ah..

Oh, yes, of course it is.

Well, I was simply trying to be of assistance.

I've been assigned here by the Ministry of Peace..

...the Nightwatch Division.

Under the direct authority

of the Babylon 5 senate oversight committee.

I'm to be your new political officer.

I don't need a political officer.

(Julie) 'Oh, but the senate disagrees.'

Things are very touchy back home, captain.

Some of your recent actions have not been

as politically astute as they might have been.

Now just a minute. I--

I'm only repeating what I've been told.

No need to kill the messenger.

Your decisions might have been correct..

...on some level.

'But there are ways of doing things'

'so that they reflect more favorably'

'on the Earth government.'

And so it was decided that you needed a political officer.

Someone who can whisper in your ear

who could warn you about governmental policies

you might bump into.

Someone who could...keep you from making

costly political mistakes that might jeopardize your career

back home.

- Zack. - Yes, sir.

- Take a walk. - Yes, sir.

Get this straight, Ms. Musante.

This is my command.

My position as military governor

is guaranteed under the charter of the Babylon project.

Yes, I've read it.

It does not exclude the presence of a political officer.

But perhaps you could show me the paragraph that I missed.

This is a military outpost.

Which answers to a civilian government.

Decisions made by military officers

must reflect the current governmental policies.

The President proposes..

...and the military disposes.

Unless there's been a coup and no one told me.

The President invested me with sole authority here.

Unless I receive orders to the contrary

I refuse to share that authority

with an unqualified civilian.

[instrumental music]

And no one is asking you to.

I am simply here to advise.

Captain, the decision's already been made.

There's nothing we can do about it.

So I suggest that we do what we can

to live with it amicably.

For starters, I need you to fill me in

on what's been happening here.

And I suggest dinner

at the Fresh Air restaurant in a couple of hours.

Around 1800 hours.

[music continues]

Uh, I can't. I have another appointment.

Really? There's nothing posted on your schedule.

What is it?

Perhaps I could help.

Uh, it's..

...nothing I can't cancel.

Good.

In time, you'll find I'm..

...not as bad as you might think.

I'll see you at 1800 hours.

[instrumental music]

[device beeping]

Commander, I've got the captain on channel one for you.

I'll take it in his office.

Captain, what's up?

(John) 'I just had the entire Earth bureaucracy'

'landed right on my back.'

Look, I can't make my appointment on Epsilon 3.

You'll have to go in my place.

Get the information and get back as soon as you can.

Not a problem. Anything else you need?

A glass of whiskey, a gun, and two bullets.

Understood.

I'll call you when I get back.

Your quarters are right this way.

Thank you.

So how'd it go with the captain?

Fine. He's a loyal soldier.

He knows where his priorities are.

He'll come around.

In the meantime, I'll need you to fill me in.

On what?

On whatever the captain chooses not to tell me.

Just until he does come around, of course.

Zack, you are a member of Nightwatch.

You have priorities as well.

Never make the mistake of forgetting that.

[dramatic music]

Are you coming?

[exhaling]

[door whirring]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

I asked for Captain Sheridan!

Ah. He's busy.

I don't like surprises.

Really? Love 'em myself.

I mean, to me, everything's a surprise.

You're a surprise. This place is a surprise.

You see this? Paper cut. Hurts like hell.

Anybody else would be upset, but to me it's just

one more wonderful surprise.

'I mean, I even surprise myself sometimes.'

So I guess there's nothing wrong with me

surprising you...right?

[laughing]

I like you!

You're trouble.

[chuckling] Well, thank you.

That the nicest thing anybody's said about me in days.

This way.

[instrumental music]

So right now, we're in the lull between storms.

Now unless they're stopped

the Centauri will just keep moving in

on the league of non-aligned worlds.

Well, I'm sure that's the rumor, but you know how rumors are.

Earth would never ally itself

with a government that's bent on war.

Yes, but we've signed a treaty with the Centauri.

Exactly. Which proves my point.

Mm, these noodles are wonderful.

- Do you want some? - No, no. Thank you. I'm fine.

Mm...this is just the sort of thing

I was trying to explain earlier.

Alright, so you have some concerns.

But there are ways of expressing these concerns

which won't cause problems

for our leaders back home.

- Is that soy sauce? - Yeah.

Alright, well, enough about politics.

So, how are things here on the station?

Fine, fine. Uh, status quo.

Uh, we've had problems with the lurkers, but nothing--

- Lurkers? - Yeah.

It's our version of the homeless.

In many ways we have the same problem Earth does.

Mm, Earth doesn't have homeless.

Excuse me?

We don't have the problem.

Yes, there are some displaced people here and there.

But, uh, they've chosen to be in that position.

They're either lazy, or they're criminal

or they're mentally unstable.

They can't get a job.

Earthgov has promised a job to anyone that wants one.

So, if someone doesn't have a job..

...they must not want one.

Oh.

- Uh, poverty? - Hm, it's the same.

- Crime? - Yes, there is some.

But it's all caused by the mentally unstable.

And we've just instituted correctional centers

to filter them out at an early age.

Hm.

- Prejudice? - Hmm?

No, we're just..

...one happy planet.

Well, alright, there's the Marsies, but..

...that won't change until they stop

fighting the Earth rule.

And when-when exactly did all this happen?

When we rewrote the dictionary.

Captain..

...you're a good man.

You're a fine soldier. A leader.

You understand that sometimes

before you can deal with a problem

you have to...redefine it.

But you can't deal with the problems

by pretending they don't exist.

[sighing]

There's no need to embarrass our leaders

by pointing out the flaws in our society

that they're aware of, and dealing with in their own way.

Some people just enjoy finding fault with our leaders.

They're anarchists.

'They're troublemakers'

'or they're simply just unpatriotic.'

'None of which describes you.'

'Now, do you want people thinking otherwise?'

These are the areas that I want to help you with.

Uh, I want to feel like I'm needed

that I'm doing my part to help bring the Earthgov

back into the hands of the decent, hard working

people that created it.

I am here to protect you.

I admire your honesty

and your record and your attitude.

And I don't want to see anyone use those things against you.

Quite frankly, I think I could come to like you..

...quite a lot.

Mm.

Well, here we are.

If you'll just plug yourself into the matrix

we'll take it from there.

Um...it's, um, occupied.

Hmm? Oh. Yes, of course.

Uh, my mistake.

I spend so much time out of my body

I sometimes forget where it is.

If you'll excuse me.

It will only take a moment for me to...

...disentangle myself.

I.. Hmm.

I must remember to dust myself once in a while.

This is hardly appropriate.

Well, here you go.

Oh, your jacket.

It really is quite safe.

I have set the machine so it can handle humans.

And I've made sure that it can deal with my absence

for several hours if necessary.

So, what do I do?

Ah, just relax.

The program will take you from there.

Open your mind.

But whatever you do..

...do not stray from the path.

[inhaling]

[exhaling]

(Susan) 'I can't...breathe.'

(Draal) 'It's alright.'

'Try to calm your mind.'

'Focus.'

'All life forms are connected.'

'Look for the path.'

'Look for the path.'

[dramatic music]

(Susan) 'I see it.'

(Draal) 'It is the power that binds us.'

'One to another across the darkness of space.'

'Focus on the First Ones..'

'...on the most ancient of ancients.'

Let the path take you to them.

[instrumental music]

(Susan) 'I know this place.'

'I've seen it on the star charts.'

'Sigma 957.'

[music continues]

'They were here.'

'I can feel their footprints in the sand..'

'...hear their words..'

'...whispered in the wind.'

'It's beautiful.'

'Oh, they're coming back again.'

'Soon.'

'I can..'

'Draal.'

'Draal, something's wrong.'

Draal, I'm not alone.

[dramatic music]

'It sees me.'

'It knows I'm here.'

'It's..'

'...it's pulling me in!'

'I-I...can't stop it.'

(Draal) 'It is the enemy.'

'Pull away!'

'Go back to the path!'

I can't!

It, it knows I'm here.

It knows my name.

[music continues]

(Draal) 'Break off!'

'I can't pull you out without killing you!'

[Susan grunting]

(Draal) 'Turn away!'

'Don't look at it!'

[Susan grunting]

[Susan gasping]

[Susan grunting]

That's it.

Come back now.

[instrumental music]

Wait.

There's something else.

That's Earthforce One before it exploded.

'I-I can warn them.'

- 'I can save the President.' - 'No. It's too late.'

(Draal) 'You're seeing the shadow of things long gone.'

[static]

I have wanted Santiago dead for so long.

I wasn't sure we could really pull it off.

You're sure it's done?

(male #1) 'Earthforce One will never return from Io.'

'The power's now yours, Clark.'

'Mr. President.'

[dramatic music]

[explosion]

(Draal) 'I do not understand.'

A normal human mind should not have been able to do that.

I-I saw it. I-I saw it all.

Uh, the image I saw..

...the message, can you record it?

- Yes. But how-- - Do it, please!

It's the proof we've needed that President Santiago

was assassinated, that Clark was behind everything.

We've got it.

Now we've got it.

[instrumental music]

[door whirring]

I appreciate the help, captain.

I can't imagine what happened to scramble my lock code.

Well, security should have it open in a little while.

- Can I fix you a drink? Yeah. - Oh, God, yes, please.

Oh, I like your quarters.

It's a bit larger than standard, isn't it?

Yeah, a little.

They tried to hit me up for rent on this place

last year, can you believe it?

(Julie) 'Well, we must all do our part.'

I don't mind doing my part.

I just object to doing their part as well.

It's, uh..

[instrumental music]

As I said..

...we must all do our part.

Perhaps now you find the presence

of a political officer a bit more appealing.

[clearing throat] I, uh, don't think--

Good. Don't.

[dramatic music]

[Julie gasping]

[both moaning]

[music continues]

[moaning]

Better.

Um, but there's no need to rush.

No.

No, there's not.

[chuckling softly]

So, uh..

...if you could just wait, uh..

...two seconds, I-I'll be right back.

[instrumental music]

Oh.

My usual timing. Sorry.

It's not what it seems. Now, what are you doing?

I'm using Draal's holographic system.

Captain, I've got a lead on some of the First Ones.

There's a chance we can catch 'em, but it means

leaving right now, we don't have much time.

Damn it. I can't leave without an explanation.

She'll be all over me.

Looks to me like she's already all over you.

Hell, I can't risk exposing the operation to an outsider.

You'll have to go without me.

'Get a hold of Garibaldi.'

You'll need someone on board who speaks Minbari.

- And...be careful. - Yeah, same to you.

Oh, and, captain, while I was in his computer system

I found something else you're gonna find very interesting.

- What? - It's a long story.

I'll uplink the data to Garibaldi before I leave.

(Julie) 'John?'

Good luck, captain. I think you're about to go where

everyone has gone before.

You..

[instrumental music]

[laughing]

Well, it must be...colder in here than I thought.

I'll fix it.

[instrumental music]

Ah, Mr. Garibaldi.

Could you tell me where to find Commander Ivanova?

We had a meeting scheduled but she never showed up.

Ah, she got called off-station on business.

Very last minute. I gotta go.

There have been many last minute things

happening around here, Mr. Garibaldi.

I once believed the Centauri

had the market on secret meetings on Babylon 5.

[chuckling] It appears they have some competition.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Everything's status quo.

Mr. Garibaldi, stop!

The Centauri took my world, my government, my..

...my title.

They did not take my self respect.

And I thought they had not taken the respect

I had earned from others.

Was I wrong in thinking that?

Something is going on, Mr. Garibaldi.

I sense a gathering of forces

that could perhaps help my people.

I know we have never exactly been friends.

But until now, we have never been strangers.

G'Kar, look, um, if there were anything I thought

could help you or your people

I'd tell you.

Then perhaps I could help you.

I appreciate that, but I don't see how.

Well, then...maybe that's something

you should work on.

[instrumental music]

Good morning.

Oh, good morning, Mr. Allan.

So how'd your meeting go with the captain last night?

Fine, fine.

And when it comes to your union situation here

he must be a very good negotiator.

I've never seen anyone come up

with so many creative ways of saying

no to a simple proposition.

Well, I've always liked the sound of yes myself.

Did you know that your jacket doesn't fit, Mr. Allan?

I suggest you have it adjusted.

Mr. Allan.

I've called a meeting in three hours

to go over the new political protocol.

I expect to see you there.

Yes, ma'am.

[dramatic music]

Lennier?

(Marcus) 'He couldn't make it.'

I need someone who speaks Minbari.

You found him.

I did spend almost a year living there

but if you'd rather I'd left, that's fine.

I'm sure they must have an Earth-Minbari dictionary

lying around somewhere.

Tell them to set course for Sigma 957.

Ne Tawa, ness-ah Sigma tet-vo-chen.

[instrumental music]

Before coming here, I was authorized to begin

'implementing certain changes.'

'From this point on'

it will be inappropriate for Earthforce personnel

to publicly criticize the government or its decisions.

'Violations of this will result in'

'immediate fines and penalties.'

What about civilians?

Well, that's not something you need to worry about.

Just take down the information and pass it along.

We'll take it from there.

'The new policies also expand the range of investigation'

'to include past associations'

'families and friends who might draw others'

'into compromising situations.'

[clearing throat]

Is there a problem, Sergeant Allan?

Well, yeah.

Babylon 5 security is supposed to act

according to the rules of due process.

When enforcing criminal law that's correct.

But you are now an arm of the political office..

'...and this widens the scope of your authority.'

You are empowered to examine station publications

to ensure that they're ideologically correct.

We've revised the rules of evidence

to make them more flexible.

Isn't all this a little extreme?

(Julie) 'Yes. Yes, it is.'

'I shouldn't be telling you this yet..'

'...but in the coming months certain individuals'

'will be purged from their government positions'

'on charges of sedition, immoral conduct..'

'...even spying for alien governments.'

'With our basic freedoms at stake'

'no response can be too extreme.'

There may be some minor and temporary abridgments

in the traditionally protected areas

of speech and association

but only until this crisis is over.

We have been betrayed on nearly every level.

And it is going to take the efforts of every loyal citizen

to keep Earth safe..

...and ideologically pure.

[instrumental music]

(Susan) 'Anything yet?'

Nothing. Same as I told you an hour ago.

[sighing] Maybe we can adjust the scanners.

They've been adjusted five times.

All we can do now is wait.

How long has it been since you've had nothing to do?

I have responsibilities.

And what of responsibilities to yourself?

You don't have to keep busy every moment of every day.

I don't remember authorizing a change

in discussion to include my personal life.

I have to be authorized to talk to you like a person?

Just what is it you're running from?

Don't you have anything to do?

Nope. I'm all yours.

[device beeping]

What's that?

I think we just found them.

[instrumental music]

[electricity crackling]

[instrumental music]

Transmitting recognition signal.

Let's see if Draal's information is right.

[engine whirring]

[engine stalling]

- What's happening? - Energy drain.

It started as it came towards us.

- Move us away! - Fezon, chok!

[device beeping]

[dramatic music]

My name is Susan Ivanova.

Commander, Earthforce.

This ship is the White Star.

We've come to find you.

'The enemy that you fought before has returned.'

In order to fight the Shadows

we've formed an alliance with others.

The Great Machine on Epsilon 3

the Minbari, the Vorlons--

Vorlon tavutna chog!

I think you just hit a nerve.

The Vorlons must owe them money or something.

At least it tell us that they understand our language.

They're just not willing to speak to us in it.

Who knew they were French?

I'm sorry.

We've come to ask you for your help.

Will you join us in a fight against the Shadows?

[screeching]

Is that a yes or a no?

They're not moving away.

I'd say they were thinking it over.

[sighing]

I have wanted Santiago dead for so long.

I wasn't sure we could really pull it off.

You're sure it's done?

(male #1) 'Earthforce One will never return from Io.'

'The power's now yours, Clark.'

'Mr. President.'

God, that's it, isn't it?

[sighing]

The proof we've been looking for all this time

and it practically walks in the front door.

The problem is, uh, what are we gonna do about it?

We can't release it ourselves.

It'll raise too many questions like how we got it

and why were looking for it.

I'll send it to General Hague.

He'll get it to the right people without it

being tracked back to him.

They'll say it's a fake.

All high ranking Earthforce comm systems

carry an identifier code on a sub channel.

That code is kept top secret

to prevent false orders from being given.

It can't be faked.

And that code will tie this right back to President Clark.

This is the best chance we ever had, Michael.

We have to take it!

[zapping]

Do you always pace like that?

Is there some way you'd prefer me to pace?

Damn it! I really don't want to screw this up.

Then don't.

The Minbari taught me, claim victory in your heart

and the universe will follow.

Fine, great, claim victory in your heart and up your..

[whirring]

Zog!

Zog?

"Zog?"

what?

no?

[dramatic music]

It's leaving.

means no.

Like hell.

I am not letting them leave here without saying yes.

Really? And how do you propose stopping them?

Perhaps a big red and white sign with the word stop on it?

I'll put a bucket on my head and pretend

to be the ancient Vorlon God Boogee.

- That's it! - Fine, I'll get a bucket.

No. I meant the Vorlons. Open a comm channel, now!

[device beeping]

This is the White Star to the departing ship.

I just want to say I appreciate your response

and I fully understand.

The Vorlons said you wouldn't be up

for a fight like this.

In fact, they said in the last war

they carried you..

...did most of the work

while you took most of the credit for it.

[chuckling softly] They said if you got involved in this one

you'd just get hurt.

[dramatic music]

Come to think of it..

...we've got the Vorlons.

We...we don't need much more help, do we?

I mean the Vorlons are really pretty close to perfect.

Aren't they?

And strong. Phew.

[rumbling]

(male #2) 'Vorlon tavutna chog!'

Yeah, well, whatever.

Listen, I'll be sure and give them your message

as soon as I get back.

In the meantime, you have a nice flight.

We'll be sure and send you a message as soon

as the fighting is over.

So you can come back out again.

[rumbling]

- I think you're making him mad. - Mm-hmm.

- It's bigger than we are. - I know.

[dramatic music]

When it is time, come to this place.

Call our name.

We will be here.

[sighing]

[engine whirring]

[pulsating]

[electricity crackling]

[instrumental music]

(woman on TV) 'With the stunning revelation today'

of evidence purporting to show

that the death of President Santiago

was not an accident but an assassination

planned from within

and further that then Vice President Clark

was involved in this alleged conspiracy.

'The evidence is currently undergoing tests'

'designed to determine its authenticity.'

'Meanwhile, several senate committees in Earthdome'

will hold closed hearings to discuss the issue

and are strongly urging the appointment

'of a special prosecutor to evaluate the evidence.'

Off.

Okay, you heard the news.

I expect it to be tense out there today.

Just, uh, keep everybody calm.

Oh, and, uh, because of this situation

our new political officer Julie Musante

has been recalled to Earth to help deal

with the crisis in public morale.

So without her, uh, guidance

if anyone asks, just say that we're waiting

for the truth to come out

because sooner or later it always does.

That's all.

[indistinct chatter]

[sighing] That's amazing. I can't believe it.

It's gotta be a mistake, right?

Yeah, well, we'll see. Huh?

Is there something wrong, chief?

Yeah.

Yeah, there's something wrong, Zack.

- What did you tell her? - What, Musante?

[chuckling] Nothin'.

Come on, I know you had a private meeting with her.

I know she's been asking questions.

Look, I didn't tell her anything.

Okay, little stuff, stupid stuff.

Yeah, what am I supposed to do, play dumb?

I work for these people.

Yeah, well, you were working for me a hell of a long time

before you joined Nightwatch.

Now, look, after what happened to me before

it took a long time before I could trust anyone again.

I thought I could trust you.

Don't make me have any second thoughts, huh?

You don't trust me, chief.

- What are you talking about? - What's a Code 7R, huh?

I looked it up in the books. It ain't there.

So, I have to wonder..

...what's going on?

Nightwatch says the only people who have to worry

'are the ones with something to hide.'

You got something to hide, chief?

Look, you got a charge to make..

...make it.

Otherwise, I don't have time for this.

No, I don't have a charge to make, damn it.

I'm just trying to get through this thing and it ain't easy.

I'm walking a tightrope here.

And I thought you'd understand.

Boy, was I a jerk.

Alright, I know you're my superior officer

and we have to work together.

But for the rest of the day just don't talk to me.

We'll both be happier.

[door whirring]

So it went okay, then.

No problem making first contact.

No problem at all. They'll be there when we need them.

That's one down and what..

...several thousand more to go?

Yeah, well, if this war's gonna be as bad

as Delenn says, we'll need all the First Ones we can find.

Any more word on the situation with President Clark?

Earthdome is going nuts over all this.

Clark is saying it's an alien plot to discredit him.

Santiago's family is demanding an investigation.

I mean, it's a mess.

But..

...the truth is out.

All we can do is hope it does some good.

I can't imagine I'll be gone very long.

This whole nonsense about the President.

This is exactly the kind of thing

that I was warning you about, Zack.

I hope you can see now that I had a point.

Yes, ma'am, uh..

...it does seem that way.

Just curious.

You ever hear of a Code 7R?

I thought maybe it was a new security code

something I might not have access to.

No, I've never heard of it. Why?

[instrumental music]

Ah, I don't know.

I thought maybe I heard it somewhere.

- I...guess I was wrong. - Hm.

(man on PA) 'Earth passenger liner Loki'

'now boarding through gate 17.'

Well, that's my ship.

So I'll see you when we finish

cleaning up this mess back home.

Damage control is a great waste of time, effort

and resources, Mr. Allan.

But sooner or later we'll find whoever is responsible

for this outrage..

...and they'll be punished...severely..

...publicly..

...and permanently.

[dramatic music]

[doorbell beeping]

Oh, hell.

Just a second.

Yeah.

[sighing]

Ow!

Damn! Damn! Damn!

Jeez. Okay! Okay!

Lights. Low.

[sighing]

Open.

[door whirring]

I told you I could help.

The book of G'Quon.

Read it. We'll talk afterward.

- Ah-ah, I don't read Narn. - 'Learn!'

He hates me.

They all hate me.

That's why they're doing this..

...to make me...crazy.

Lights.

[groaning]

[sighing]

[theme music]

[music continues]