1 00:00:05,047 --> 00:00:08,884 So why were you rolling around in cypirion cactus? 2 00:00:09,051 --> 00:00:12,429 - You know Rebecca Smith? - The new tactical officer? 3 00:00:13,055 --> 00:00:16,058 We took a walk in the arboretum. We sat down, we got comfortable. 4 00:00:16,225 --> 00:00:20,270 Things got a little romantic, and then I rolled over. Ah! 5 00:00:20,437 --> 00:00:24,942 Blurred vision, dizziness, uh, palpitations. 6 00:00:25,108 --> 00:00:29,071 A stinging sensation in the lower spine. 7 00:00:29,238 --> 00:00:31,532 It's terrelian death syndrome, isn't it? 8 00:00:31,698 --> 00:00:33,200 I thought we agreed you'd come to me 9 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:35,118 before checking starfleet medical database. 10 00:00:35,285 --> 00:00:37,496 Yes, well, uh, this time, I'm glad I did. 11 00:00:37,663 --> 00:00:42,125 Because maybe we can stop the cellular decay before it's too late. 12 00:00:42,292 --> 00:00:45,128 Reg, you don't have terrelian death syndrome. 13 00:00:45,295 --> 00:00:46,880 Are you...? 14 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:49,424 - You're sure? - I'm sure. 15 00:00:52,761 --> 00:00:56,265 Then maybe it is symbalene blood burn. 16 00:00:59,977 --> 00:01:01,657 I don't see anything wrong with you at all. 17 00:01:01,812 --> 00:01:03,522 Wait a minute. 18 00:01:03,689 --> 00:01:06,525 There is a slight imbalance in your k-3 cell count. 19 00:01:06,692 --> 00:01:10,821 - My k-ss? Oh, no, no... - Barclay, I'm sure it's nothing. 20 00:01:10,988 --> 00:01:14,783 Look, I'll run a micro-cellular scan. 21 00:01:14,950 --> 00:01:18,036 We'll see. This will take a couple of minutes. 22 00:01:18,203 --> 00:01:22,291 Baldwin, I need that new toxic series on ensign Brooks right away. 23 00:01:25,586 --> 00:01:27,671 How's my smallest patient doing? 24 00:01:27,838 --> 00:01:29,423 Data: I believe she is doing well. 25 00:01:29,590 --> 00:01:31,883 Her appetite has increased by 7 percent, 26 00:01:32,050 --> 00:01:35,762 and she is beginning to engage in prenatal behavior. 27 00:01:35,929 --> 00:01:37,598 Crusher: Oh, she is getting close. 28 00:01:37,764 --> 00:01:39,484 You'll have a fresh litter of hungry kittens 29 00:01:39,641 --> 00:01:40,684 before the week is over. 30 00:01:40,851 --> 00:01:43,371 Let me just run an amniotic scan to make sure everything's fine. 31 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:44,831 - Barclay: Doctor... - Then I'll... 32 00:01:44,855 --> 00:01:46,189 Doctor? 33 00:01:46,356 --> 00:01:48,525 My capillaries are shrinking. 34 00:01:48,692 --> 00:01:50,360 Excuse me. 35 00:01:51,153 --> 00:01:53,363 Alyssa, can you take care of spot for a minute? 36 00:01:53,530 --> 00:01:56,074 - Start a preliminary amniotic scan. - Yes, doctor. 37 00:01:56,241 --> 00:02:00,120 My intravascular pressure, it's going through the roof. 38 00:02:00,287 --> 00:02:02,706 You're right, it is elevated. 39 00:02:03,624 --> 00:02:05,917 You've also got heightened electrophoretic activity. 40 00:02:06,084 --> 00:02:09,338 Electrophoretic activity? Is it serious? 41 00:02:09,504 --> 00:02:14,343 Well, based on this, I'd say you've got 70, maybe 80 years. 42 00:02:14,509 --> 00:02:17,054 Eighty...? Eighty years? 43 00:02:18,263 --> 00:02:19,473 Yes, reg. 44 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:22,392 What you've got is a mild case of urodelan flu. 45 00:02:22,559 --> 00:02:25,729 Now, it's nothing serious, most humans have a natural immunity to it. 46 00:02:25,896 --> 00:02:27,064 But the t cell in your DNA 47 00:02:27,230 --> 00:02:29,399 that would normally fight off the infection is dormant. 48 00:02:29,566 --> 00:02:32,736 Hmm. So you mean I have bad genes? 49 00:02:32,903 --> 00:02:36,365 You have one dormant gene out of a hundred thousand. 50 00:02:36,531 --> 00:02:40,494 And I can activate that gene with a synthetic t cell. 51 00:02:40,661 --> 00:02:42,954 To let the body fight the infection naturally. 52 00:02:45,082 --> 00:02:47,125 You should feel better in a couple of days. 53 00:02:47,292 --> 00:02:51,088 - Thank you, doctor. I feel much better. - Good. 54 00:02:51,755 --> 00:02:54,758 Now, stay away from medical database. 55 00:02:56,301 --> 00:02:58,720 And you stay out of the arboretum. 56 00:03:00,430 --> 00:03:02,099 Everything looks fine, data. 57 00:03:02,265 --> 00:03:04,643 You wanna know the sex of the kittens? 58 00:03:04,810 --> 00:03:07,604 I have noticed that many humans prefer not to know, 59 00:03:07,771 --> 00:03:10,649 in order to experience the surprise during birth. 60 00:03:10,816 --> 00:03:13,276 I believe I will preserve the mystery until then. 61 00:03:13,443 --> 00:03:17,197 I know what you mean. I don't want to know either. 62 00:03:17,656 --> 00:03:19,199 Alyssa? 63 00:03:19,366 --> 00:03:21,368 Spot's not the only one who's going to be a mother. 64 00:03:21,535 --> 00:03:24,204 Oh, Alyssa, that's wonderful! 65 00:03:24,371 --> 00:03:25,580 How did Andrew take the news? 66 00:03:25,747 --> 00:03:27,749 He was a little shocked. But he's getting over it. 67 00:03:27,916 --> 00:03:28,959 [Crusherlaughs] 68 00:03:29,126 --> 00:03:32,045 I have spent the past nine weeks as an expectant parent. 69 00:03:32,212 --> 00:03:34,965 I would be happy to share my insights with your husband. 70 00:03:35,132 --> 00:03:38,927 If my experience is any indication, he will need all the help he can get. 71 00:03:39,094 --> 00:03:41,012 [Spot meows and ogawa chuckles] 72 00:04:07,873 --> 00:04:12,002 Picard: Space, the final frontier. 73 00:04:12,669 --> 00:04:16,673 These are the voyages of the starship enterprise. 74 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:22,137 Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds, 75 00:04:22,304 --> 00:04:26,725 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 76 00:04:26,892 --> 00:04:31,271 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 77 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:33,583 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 47653.2. 78 00:05:33,750 --> 00:05:36,545 We are performing field tests of our new tactical systems 79 00:05:36,711 --> 00:05:37,921 and weapon upgrades. 80 00:05:38,088 --> 00:05:41,091 Mr. Worf is supervising the exercises. 81 00:05:41,258 --> 00:05:43,927 The next test will involve the new photon torpedoes. 82 00:05:44,094 --> 00:05:47,347 The explosive yield has been increased by 11 percent, 83 00:05:47,514 --> 00:05:50,600 and I have enhanced the targeting system 84 00:05:50,767 --> 00:05:51,977 for increased accuracy. 85 00:05:52,143 --> 00:05:55,480 Sounds fascinating, Mr. Worf, please proceed. 86 00:05:55,647 --> 00:06:00,193 Setting targeting coordinates, 005. Mark, 317. 87 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:03,029 Spread pattern delta-9-4. 88 00:06:03,196 --> 00:06:04,531 Torpedoes armed and loaded, sir. 89 00:06:04,698 --> 00:06:06,616 Fire when ready. 90 00:06:18,670 --> 00:06:22,132 One of the torpedoes has veered off course. 91 00:06:22,299 --> 00:06:25,051 It appears to be a malfunction in the guidance system. 92 00:06:25,218 --> 00:06:27,429 Abort and destroy. 93 00:06:28,096 --> 00:06:29,931 The torpedo is not responding. 94 00:06:30,098 --> 00:06:32,350 Subspace detonator will not engage. 95 00:06:32,517 --> 00:06:34,644 Lock on phasers. 96 00:06:35,103 --> 00:06:37,480 The torpedo is out of range. 97 00:06:38,815 --> 00:06:40,942 Even for your newly improved phasers? 98 00:06:41,109 --> 00:06:43,445 Maintain a sensor lock on the torpedo, Mr. Worf. 99 00:06:43,612 --> 00:06:44,863 We'll have to go after it. 100 00:06:45,030 --> 00:06:46,448 That would be inadvisable, sir. 101 00:06:46,615 --> 00:06:48,783 The asteroid field is unusually dense. 102 00:06:48,950 --> 00:06:52,454 The enterprise is too large to safely navigate through it. 103 00:06:52,621 --> 00:06:54,421 Then I'll take a shuttlecraft and retrieve it. 104 00:06:54,581 --> 00:06:56,124 Mr. Data, you're with me. 105 00:06:56,291 --> 00:06:59,920 Captain, the shuttle pilot who's on duty is lieutenant Hayes. 106 00:07:00,337 --> 00:07:03,465 I happen to be a reasonably qualified pilot, number one. 107 00:07:03,632 --> 00:07:08,428 Besides, these tests hardly require the captain's personal attention. 108 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:10,388 Understood. Enjoy yourself. 109 00:07:11,348 --> 00:07:13,016 Mr. Worf, 110 00:07:13,892 --> 00:07:19,648 I think that you should consider analyzing your new guidance system. 111 00:07:21,149 --> 00:07:24,986 Captain, I will need a few minutes to attend to a personal matter. 112 00:07:28,698 --> 00:07:30,992 Data: It is possible that it will take several days 113 00:07:31,159 --> 00:07:33,328 for captain picard and me to complete our mission. 114 00:07:33,495 --> 00:07:35,080 I would prefer to have a human present 115 00:07:35,246 --> 00:07:37,082 to supervise the birthing process. 116 00:07:37,248 --> 00:07:38,792 Well, I'd be honored. 117 00:07:38,959 --> 00:07:40,460 [Spot meows] 118 00:07:42,170 --> 00:07:44,570 I have noticed that you are the only other member of the crew 119 00:07:44,714 --> 00:07:46,383 whom spot seems to like. 120 00:07:46,549 --> 00:07:48,969 Really? That's hard to believe. 121 00:07:49,135 --> 00:07:52,180 You're such a sweet little kitty. 122 00:07:52,347 --> 00:07:54,391 She is to you. 123 00:07:56,393 --> 00:07:59,854 However, there have been several injuries 124 00:08:00,021 --> 00:08:03,149 to other members of the crew who have attempted to care for spot. 125 00:08:03,316 --> 00:08:08,363 So has she, um, picked a place? 126 00:08:09,489 --> 00:08:10,740 A place? 127 00:08:10,907 --> 00:08:14,494 Cats usually like to pick a specific location to give birth, 128 00:08:14,661 --> 00:08:19,165 and it's usually dark and secluded, 129 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:21,918 and I believe... 130 00:08:22,085 --> 00:08:26,923 That this is it. 131 00:08:27,090 --> 00:08:28,383 [Spot meows] 132 00:08:32,429 --> 00:08:34,681 I'm curious, sir. 133 00:08:34,848 --> 00:08:37,267 Who's the father? 134 00:08:37,684 --> 00:08:39,602 I am not certain. 135 00:08:39,769 --> 00:08:42,355 Spot has escaped from my quarters on several occasions, 136 00:08:42,522 --> 00:08:45,734 and there are 12 male felines on board. 137 00:08:45,900 --> 00:08:49,154 I intend to run a full DNA analysis on the kittens once they... 138 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:50,655 Picard [over com]: Picard to data. 139 00:08:50,822 --> 00:08:52,657 Report to shuttleba y 2. 140 00:08:52,824 --> 00:08:54,868 On my way, sir. 141 00:08:55,035 --> 00:08:56,494 Goodbye, spot. 142 00:08:56,661 --> 00:08:58,913 I believe you are in good hands. 143 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:01,624 You have nothing to worry about, sir. 144 00:09:13,887 --> 00:09:15,263 [Grunts] 145 00:09:17,474 --> 00:09:18,683 Problem? 146 00:09:18,850 --> 00:09:21,770 I have performed 13 diagnostics on the weapons array, 147 00:09:21,936 --> 00:09:24,064 and I can find nothing wrong with the guidance system. 148 00:09:24,230 --> 00:09:26,441 I'll have geordi run a diagnostic on the torpedo bay. 149 00:09:26,608 --> 00:09:30,070 - Maybe he can find something. - Must you stand so close to me? 150 00:09:31,321 --> 00:09:33,239 Lieutenant, are you all right? 151 00:09:34,491 --> 00:09:36,159 - Yes, I am fine. - No, you're not. 152 00:09:36,326 --> 00:09:39,329 You've been working for six hours straight, you're tired. Take a break. 153 00:09:39,496 --> 00:09:41,748 - But... - It's an order, lieutenant. 154 00:09:51,925 --> 00:09:53,968 Troi: Thanks for waiting. 155 00:09:54,761 --> 00:09:57,347 Do not approach me unannounced, especially when I'm eating. 156 00:09:57,514 --> 00:10:00,058 We were supposed to be having lunch together, remember? 157 00:10:00,225 --> 00:10:02,393 I was hungry. 158 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:04,270 Well, I'm hungry too. 159 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:06,523 - Excuse me. - Yes? 160 00:10:06,689 --> 00:10:10,360 Could I have an order of ongilin caviar? 161 00:10:10,527 --> 00:10:13,446 - Make that a double order. - Server: Certainly. 162 00:10:13,613 --> 00:10:15,698 Caviar, for lunch? 163 00:10:15,865 --> 00:10:17,305 I'm in the mood for something salty. 164 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:18,493 [Worf scoffs] 165 00:10:18,660 --> 00:10:22,205 Besides, it's no stranger than what you're eating. 166 00:10:28,920 --> 00:10:30,171 [Sighs] 167 00:10:31,798 --> 00:10:35,301 Have you noticed how dry the air is on the ship? 168 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:38,054 I wonder if the environmental controls are set properly. 169 00:10:38,388 --> 00:10:39,639 [Burps] 170 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,058 You're excused. 171 00:10:42,225 --> 00:10:44,519 Server: Here you go. Troi: Mm. 172 00:10:59,492 --> 00:11:00,577 Is something wrong? 173 00:11:07,417 --> 00:11:12,005 It has been a difficult day. The torpedo guidance system failed. 174 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:13,214 It was my fault. 175 00:11:14,382 --> 00:11:17,719 - You always say that. - It was my fault! 176 00:11:18,595 --> 00:11:20,638 I designed that guidance system. 177 00:11:20,805 --> 00:11:23,224 Worf, calm down. 178 00:11:24,601 --> 00:11:27,729 I think you're under more stress than you'd like to admit. 179 00:11:27,896 --> 00:11:30,273 Maybe you should get some rest. 180 00:11:31,608 --> 00:11:33,776 Perhaps you are right. 181 00:11:34,485 --> 00:11:35,987 If you will excuse me... 182 00:11:38,573 --> 00:11:40,909 I didn't mean right now. 183 00:11:48,750 --> 00:11:50,543 [Yells] 184 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:24,202 [Grunting] 185 00:12:50,728 --> 00:12:53,128 Barclay: We removed the torpedo bay's primary guidance module 186 00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:55,633 and found a power fluctuation in the fonnard sensor cluster. 187 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:58,495 Now, we think it maybe a radial imbalance in the phase discriminator. 188 00:12:58,653 --> 00:13:00,934 Now, what we wanna do next is run a level four diagnostic, 189 00:13:01,072 --> 00:13:03,712 but we're going to have to shut down auxiliary power to 19 decks... 190 00:13:03,825 --> 00:13:05,745 Wait a minute, slow down. You lost me back there. 191 00:13:05,910 --> 00:13:07,495 - Which sensor clusters? - The fonnard. 192 00:13:07,662 --> 00:13:10,623 It's a power fluctuation in the converter nodes. 193 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:12,230 It's a minor adjustment, it's minor. 194 00:13:12,375 --> 00:13:15,545 It's all right here on this diagram, commander. 195 00:13:17,422 --> 00:13:21,926 Hmm. I'll look this over later. Go ahead, you run your diagnostic. 196 00:13:22,093 --> 00:13:24,971 I'll inform the other departments about the, uh, power systems. 197 00:13:25,138 --> 00:13:26,264 [Panel beeping] 198 00:13:26,431 --> 00:13:28,391 I'll check that. 199 00:13:28,558 --> 00:13:29,892 He's full of energy today. 200 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:31,227 I can't get him to slow down, 201 00:13:31,394 --> 00:13:33,521 he's been working like that since last night. 202 00:13:33,688 --> 00:13:37,233 Barclay: Looks like a plasma conduit cut out in junction 17. 203 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:38,443 I'll go look at it. 204 00:13:38,609 --> 00:13:40,445 Wait a minute, reg, I'll go with you. 205 00:13:40,611 --> 00:13:42,697 Keep you posted. 206 00:13:52,248 --> 00:13:54,417 Computer, increase ambient temperature 207 00:13:54,584 --> 00:13:56,836 by 2 degrees centigrade. 208 00:13:57,003 --> 00:13:59,589 And increase relative humidity by 10 percent. 209 00:14:00,173 --> 00:14:03,384 Computer, reset environmental controls to standard. 210 00:14:03,551 --> 00:14:05,928 Worf, it's freezing in here. 211 00:14:06,095 --> 00:14:08,181 You have already raised the temperature three times. 212 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:10,266 - It is too hot. — live with it. 213 00:14:10,433 --> 00:14:13,102 Computer, execute my original command. 214 00:14:19,275 --> 00:14:20,777 I need a bath. 215 00:14:20,943 --> 00:14:22,945 You have the bridge. 216 00:14:24,614 --> 00:14:27,784 Here we are. It looks like a ruptured conduit. 217 00:14:27,950 --> 00:14:31,746 No problem. I'll just bypass it. 218 00:14:34,665 --> 00:14:36,125 La forge: Reg, wait a second here. 219 00:14:37,251 --> 00:14:39,587 Take a look at these corroded edges here. 220 00:14:39,754 --> 00:14:41,839 It looks like something's dissolved the bulkhead 221 00:14:42,006 --> 00:14:44,300 and eaten right through the conduit. 222 00:14:44,467 --> 00:14:46,803 There are high levels of cholic acid here. 223 00:14:46,969 --> 00:14:48,221 Enzymatic agents. 224 00:14:48,388 --> 00:14:53,226 You know, I wouldn't be surprised if that solvent was organic. 225 00:14:53,393 --> 00:14:55,978 Maybe we should run a bio-spectral analysis on the solvent. 226 00:14:56,145 --> 00:14:59,190 - Take a closer look. - That's a very good idea. 227 00:14:59,357 --> 00:15:01,359 But first, we should take a break. 228 00:15:01,526 --> 00:15:04,362 You go ahead, sir, I'll take care of it. 229 00:15:05,488 --> 00:15:08,574 Commander, we received a communication from starfleet. 230 00:15:08,741 --> 00:15:11,421 They wanted to know when they could expect your performance analysis 231 00:15:11,577 --> 00:15:13,871 of the new weapon systems. 232 00:15:14,038 --> 00:15:17,250 - The weapon systems? - Yes, sir. 233 00:15:17,959 --> 00:15:21,170 The ones we've been testing for the past few days? 234 00:15:22,296 --> 00:15:23,965 That's right. 235 00:15:25,842 --> 00:15:28,428 What should I tell them, sir? 236 00:15:35,810 --> 00:15:38,396 Tell them we haven't finished yet. 237 00:15:50,241 --> 00:15:51,409 What are you doing here? 238 00:15:51,576 --> 00:15:53,870 I had to be near you. 239 00:15:55,037 --> 00:15:58,249 Computer, increase temperature by 5 degrees. 240 00:15:58,416 --> 00:16:00,918 - Get out of that water now. - Leave me alone! 241 00:16:01,627 --> 00:16:02,670 [Troi shrieks] 242 00:16:11,512 --> 00:16:14,056 Can I have a glass of water? 243 00:16:14,223 --> 00:16:15,600 It's so cold in here. 244 00:16:15,766 --> 00:16:18,019 Your temperature's dropped almost 8 degrees. 245 00:16:18,186 --> 00:16:21,147 I wanna run a hypothalamic series right away. 246 00:16:21,314 --> 00:16:22,954 Doctor, we've had three other crew members 247 00:16:23,107 --> 00:16:24,707 complaining about the temperature levels. 248 00:16:24,859 --> 00:16:28,321 Some feel they have fevers, others, they're freezing like counselor troi. 249 00:16:28,488 --> 00:16:29,989 Call Dr. Selar and Dr. Hacopian. 250 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:33,117 It looks like we've got some sort of viral infection going on around here. 251 00:16:33,284 --> 00:16:35,870 I wanna check on lieutenant worf. 252 00:16:43,920 --> 00:16:47,089 Worf, have you had any unusual symptoms lately? 253 00:16:47,256 --> 00:16:50,009 Headaches, nausea, dizziness? 254 00:16:52,386 --> 00:16:54,555 Worf, do you hear me? 255 00:16:56,224 --> 00:16:59,810 I'm gonna run a full bio-scan. I want you to lie down. 256 00:17:01,729 --> 00:17:05,107 Okay, we can do this sitting up. 257 00:17:08,069 --> 00:17:10,863 What is this? 258 00:17:14,450 --> 00:17:18,120 Worf, how long have you had this on your neck? 259 00:17:21,290 --> 00:17:23,459 It looks like it's full of some bio-acidic compound, 260 00:17:23,626 --> 00:17:25,461 almost like a venom sac. 261 00:17:29,966 --> 00:17:31,717 Open your mouth. 262 00:17:34,011 --> 00:17:35,596 [Screaming] 263 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:44,855 Ogawa: Get a hypospray right away. 264 00:17:49,026 --> 00:17:53,197 I managed to get her into stasis before the venom paralyzed her. 265 00:17:53,364 --> 00:17:55,700 She's going to need reconstructive surgery, 266 00:17:55,866 --> 00:17:57,785 but I think she'll be all right. 267 00:17:57,952 --> 00:18:00,329 Sir, we've analyzed the venom 268 00:18:00,496 --> 00:18:01,976 and compared it to the acidic compound 269 00:18:02,123 --> 00:18:03,843 found at junction 17 and on decks 10 and 12. 270 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:06,836 They all have the same enzymatic composition. 271 00:18:07,003 --> 00:18:09,005 Are you saying that worf is spraying this...? 272 00:18:09,171 --> 00:18:11,591 - Venom. - This venom all over the ship? 273 00:18:11,757 --> 00:18:12,842 I'd say so. 274 00:18:13,009 --> 00:18:16,512 Sixty crewmen have begun exhibiting strange behavioral changes. 275 00:18:17,346 --> 00:18:20,308 Memory loss, fatigue, headaches. 276 00:18:20,474 --> 00:18:22,018 I think one thing is clear. 277 00:18:22,184 --> 00:18:25,021 There's some sort of disease aboard the enterprise, 278 00:18:25,187 --> 00:18:27,023 and it's spreading. 279 00:18:27,189 --> 00:18:30,484 I'm having trouble concentrating, myself. 280 00:18:31,444 --> 00:18:34,697 It's like my mind keeps wandering. 281 00:18:35,656 --> 00:18:36,699 I can't... 282 00:18:37,408 --> 00:18:40,494 Commander, I've got seven security teams out hunting for worf. 283 00:18:40,661 --> 00:18:43,539 For some reason, sensors are having a difficult time locking on to him. 284 00:18:43,706 --> 00:18:45,875 I've called for a level two security alert. 285 00:18:46,042 --> 00:18:48,252 Do you think we should go to a level one? 286 00:18:49,670 --> 00:18:50,963 I don't know, what do you think? 287 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:54,216 - I think we should. - Okay, sounds good. 288 00:18:55,551 --> 00:18:57,887 Then you'll take care of that security thing? 289 00:18:59,013 --> 00:19:00,514 Yes, sir, I will. 290 00:19:00,681 --> 00:19:02,475 Riker: Okay, I'll notify starfleet. 291 00:19:02,642 --> 00:19:04,602 I'll let them know what's happening. 292 00:19:04,769 --> 00:19:06,729 You have your orders. 293 00:19:07,563 --> 00:19:08,731 Dismissed. 294 00:19:15,237 --> 00:19:17,823 Computer, send a subspace message. 295 00:19:17,990 --> 00:19:20,242 Starfleet command. 296 00:19:21,410 --> 00:19:24,705 Security channel authorization. 297 00:19:24,872 --> 00:19:30,169 Computer: Alpha-4-7 authorization required to activate security channel. 298 00:19:31,587 --> 00:19:33,297 Computer... 299 00:19:33,923 --> 00:19:36,550 Computer: Awaiting authorization. 300 00:19:44,308 --> 00:19:45,708 Picard: Captain's log, supplemental. 301 00:19:45,851 --> 00:19:48,437 Commander data and I have recovered the stray torpedo 302 00:19:48,604 --> 00:19:50,189 after a three-day search. 303 00:19:50,356 --> 00:19:52,608 We are en route back to the enterprise. 304 00:19:53,192 --> 00:19:57,405 Captain, the ship is not at the prearranged coordinates. 305 00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:02,201 - Have they been delayed? - I do not know. 306 00:20:02,368 --> 00:20:05,121 I am unable to raise them on any communication channel. 307 00:20:05,287 --> 00:20:08,290 Scan the vicinity. See if you can find them. 308 00:20:10,209 --> 00:20:11,252 Data: I found it, sir. 309 00:20:11,419 --> 00:20:13,796 - Two light-years away. - Picard: Set a course. 310 00:20:24,682 --> 00:20:27,560 The enterprise appears to be adrift. 311 00:20:27,727 --> 00:20:30,479 I am reading power fluctuations on all decks. 312 00:20:30,646 --> 00:20:33,566 - Life signs? - There are life signs. 313 00:20:33,733 --> 00:20:36,569 However, sensor readings are highly distorted. 314 00:20:36,736 --> 00:20:39,488 I am unable to identify specific life forms. 315 00:20:39,989 --> 00:20:41,657 Adjust the axial stabilizers 316 00:20:41,824 --> 00:20:45,286 to match the attitude and rotation rate of the enterprise. 317 00:20:45,453 --> 00:20:47,830 I'm gonna dock the shuttle manually. 318 00:21:42,927 --> 00:21:44,970 Main power is off-line. 319 00:21:45,137 --> 00:21:48,474 All systems are in standby or emergency mode. 320 00:21:48,641 --> 00:21:51,560 There is no response from any manned station. 321 00:21:51,727 --> 00:21:53,020 Any sign of the crew? 322 00:21:53,187 --> 00:21:55,064 I cannot access internal sensors from here. 323 00:21:55,231 --> 00:21:56,982 We will have to go to the bridge. 324 00:21:58,150 --> 00:22:00,319 [Animals grunting and squealing nearby] 325 00:22:08,619 --> 00:22:12,039 - That sounds like animals. - Yes, sir. 326 00:22:12,206 --> 00:22:16,210 I am able to discern over 300 different vocalizations. 327 00:22:16,377 --> 00:22:18,379 [Heavy footsteps nearby] 328 00:22:37,064 --> 00:22:40,276 It is composed of reptilian DNA. 329 00:22:40,442 --> 00:22:45,364 I believe it is an epidermal layer that has been cast off during molting. 330 00:22:45,948 --> 00:22:49,410 But it seems to be humanoid. 331 00:22:49,577 --> 00:22:52,204 Yes, sir. I cannot explain it. 332 00:22:52,371 --> 00:22:54,011 There are no species aboard the enterprise 333 00:22:54,164 --> 00:22:56,792 that shed their skin in this fashion. 334 00:23:07,011 --> 00:23:08,804 Sir. 335 00:23:10,264 --> 00:23:11,765 Picard: Hmm. 336 00:23:12,349 --> 00:23:15,269 These are counselor troi's quarters. 337 00:23:16,979 --> 00:23:18,981 Can you tell if she's inside? 338 00:23:19,148 --> 00:23:20,399 No, sir. 339 00:23:20,566 --> 00:23:21,609 [Picard sighs] 340 00:23:21,775 --> 00:23:24,820 Data, I want to have look in here. 341 00:23:24,987 --> 00:23:26,780 Stand ready. 342 00:23:36,707 --> 00:23:40,502 The environmental settings in these quarters have been altered. 343 00:23:47,676 --> 00:23:49,929 Data, over here. 344 00:24:02,399 --> 00:24:04,068 [Gasping] 345 00:24:04,485 --> 00:24:06,779 Deanna. What's happened to her? 346 00:24:10,866 --> 00:24:14,912 Her DNA is in a state of ribocyatic flux. 347 00:24:15,079 --> 00:24:17,414 Her genetic codes are being re-sequenced, 348 00:24:17,581 --> 00:24:19,583 and her cells are mutating as a result. 349 00:24:20,250 --> 00:24:23,671 At a fundamental level, sir, she is no longer human. 350 00:24:24,463 --> 00:24:25,506 What is she? 351 00:24:25,673 --> 00:24:27,341 Her respiratory tissue has become capable 352 00:24:27,508 --> 00:24:30,010 of metabolizing both water and air. 353 00:24:30,177 --> 00:24:33,722 And her eyes have developed nictitating membranes. 354 00:24:33,889 --> 00:24:35,683 I believe she is amphibian, sir. 355 00:24:36,350 --> 00:24:38,560 She has been injured. 356 00:24:40,396 --> 00:24:41,438 Yes, sir. 357 00:24:41,605 --> 00:24:44,400 There is klingon DNA in the wound. 358 00:24:44,566 --> 00:24:45,734 It is saliva. 359 00:24:46,902 --> 00:24:48,487 You're saying she's been bitten? 360 00:24:49,738 --> 00:24:51,115 It would appear so. 361 00:24:54,076 --> 00:24:56,704 I will need to run a full bio-spectral analysis. 362 00:24:56,912 --> 00:24:58,372 [Sighs] 363 00:24:59,331 --> 00:25:02,251 First, we've gotta get the ship under control. 364 00:25:03,836 --> 00:25:05,838 Let's go to the bridge. 365 00:25:29,153 --> 00:25:31,989 His upper spinal column has been broken in three places. 366 00:25:32,156 --> 00:25:34,742 It looks as though he's been attacked by an animal. 367 00:25:34,908 --> 00:25:35,951 Yes, sir. 368 00:25:36,118 --> 00:25:38,871 Has his DNA been changed as well? 369 00:25:39,788 --> 00:25:41,165 Yes, sir. 370 00:25:41,331 --> 00:25:44,793 However, it was in its initial stages when he died. 371 00:25:56,972 --> 00:25:58,557 Captain. 372 00:26:02,770 --> 00:26:07,357 I am picking up 1,011 individual life forms within the ship. 373 00:26:07,524 --> 00:26:09,359 All exhibit a similar genetic flux 374 00:26:09,526 --> 00:26:11,278 to the one we observed in counselor troi. 375 00:26:11,445 --> 00:26:14,323 So the entire ship has been affected? 376 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:17,242 Most of the life forms are scattered throughout the ship. 377 00:26:17,409 --> 00:26:19,661 However, there are several large concentrations 378 00:26:19,828 --> 00:26:22,414 in the arboretum and the aquatic lab. 379 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:24,833 I've regained attitude control to the ship, 380 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:27,878 but main power is still off-line. 381 00:26:28,045 --> 00:26:30,547 It looks as though the entire power transfer grid 382 00:26:30,714 --> 00:26:31,924 has been destroyed. 383 00:26:32,091 --> 00:26:34,301 [Grunting and thudding nearby] 384 00:26:49,817 --> 00:26:51,360 [Grunting continues] 385 00:27:09,419 --> 00:27:10,921 Will? 386 00:27:17,177 --> 00:27:18,679 Captain. 387 00:27:23,225 --> 00:27:26,645 His cranial plates have thickened by 20 percent. 388 00:27:26,812 --> 00:27:28,480 His brain is much smaller, sir. 389 00:27:28,647 --> 00:27:30,607 I do not believe he can comprehend our language. 390 00:27:31,733 --> 00:27:33,944 Picard: Perhaps we can find a way to communicate. 391 00:27:34,736 --> 00:27:37,197 Will, can you understand what it is that I'm...? 392 00:27:37,364 --> 00:27:38,490 [Grunts] 393 00:27:38,991 --> 00:27:40,659 [Both yell] 394 00:27:54,173 --> 00:27:56,008 He looks almost protohuman. 395 00:27:56,175 --> 00:27:57,259 Yes, sir. 396 00:27:57,426 --> 00:28:01,013 His DNA would seem to confirm that observation. 397 00:28:01,430 --> 00:28:05,642 Captain, I believe the crew is de-evolving. 398 00:28:15,986 --> 00:28:17,821 This tranquilizer should keep him unconscious 399 00:28:17,988 --> 00:28:20,157 for another seven hours. 400 00:28:22,784 --> 00:28:24,912 What have you found out? 401 00:28:25,078 --> 00:28:28,373 I have analyzed commander riker's DNA structure. 402 00:28:28,540 --> 00:28:32,336 A synthetic t cell has invaded his genetic codes. 403 00:28:32,502 --> 00:28:36,715 This t cell has begun to activate his latent introns. 404 00:28:36,882 --> 00:28:38,634 Introns? 405 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:42,137 They are genetic codes which are normally dormant. 406 00:28:42,304 --> 00:28:44,890 They are evolutionary holdovers. 407 00:28:45,057 --> 00:28:46,266 Sequences of DNA 408 00:28:46,433 --> 00:28:50,062 which provided key behavioral and physical characteristics 409 00:28:50,229 --> 00:28:53,523 millions of years ago, but are no longer necessary. 410 00:28:53,690 --> 00:28:58,362 For instance, counselor troi's Gill slits and other amphibious characteristics 411 00:28:58,528 --> 00:29:02,950 were derived from introns which still contain amphibious codes. 412 00:29:03,116 --> 00:29:06,328 So these introns are causing her DNA 413 00:29:06,495 --> 00:29:09,248 to recombine in an earlier configuration. 414 00:29:09,414 --> 00:29:10,457 That is correct. 415 00:29:10,624 --> 00:29:14,002 In her case, the DNA has created an amphibious life form 416 00:29:14,169 --> 00:29:18,090 which became extinct over 50 million years ago. 417 00:29:18,257 --> 00:29:21,260 And commander riker's introns are changing him 418 00:29:21,426 --> 00:29:23,971 into what appears to be one of the earlier hominids. 419 00:29:24,137 --> 00:29:25,222 Yes, sir. 420 00:29:25,389 --> 00:29:27,182 I would say australopithecine. 421 00:29:29,685 --> 00:29:33,146 Each of these stages is another link in the evolutionary chain 422 00:29:33,313 --> 00:29:37,442 which stretches back to the origins of all life forms on earth. 423 00:29:37,609 --> 00:29:40,570 Because introns can include genetic material 424 00:29:40,737 --> 00:29:44,533 from many different species over millions of years of evolution, 425 00:29:44,700 --> 00:29:47,244 it is possible that a wide variety of transformations 426 00:29:47,411 --> 00:29:48,954 is occurring among the crew. 427 00:29:49,121 --> 00:29:51,456 What about those crew members who are not from earth? 428 00:29:51,623 --> 00:29:55,127 All humanoid life has a similar genetic pattern. 429 00:29:55,294 --> 00:29:59,589 The virus should work on non-human crew members in the same way. 430 00:29:59,756 --> 00:30:02,384 They are each de-evolving into earlier forms of life 431 00:30:02,551 --> 00:30:05,053 on their homeworlds. 432 00:30:05,220 --> 00:30:07,556 I feel I must inform you, sir, 433 00:30:07,723 --> 00:30:11,893 you have also been infected by the intron virus. 434 00:30:15,063 --> 00:30:17,065 How long before I begin to change? 435 00:30:17,232 --> 00:30:20,152 According to my calculations, within the next 12 hours, 436 00:30:20,319 --> 00:30:24,906 you'll begin to exhibit the first signs of your eventual transformation. 437 00:30:27,409 --> 00:30:29,661 And what will that be? 438 00:30:29,828 --> 00:30:34,124 I believe you will also de-evolve into an earlier form of primate. 439 00:30:34,291 --> 00:30:38,920 Possibly similar to a lemur or pygmy marmoset. 440 00:30:45,552 --> 00:30:47,054 Well, 441 00:30:47,846 --> 00:30:51,892 before I begin swinging through the ship looking for breakfast, 442 00:30:52,059 --> 00:30:53,352 we'd better find some answers. 443 00:30:53,518 --> 00:30:55,479 How do we reverse the process? 444 00:30:55,645 --> 00:30:57,189 I am uncertain. 445 00:30:57,356 --> 00:30:59,608 We will need to run several micro-cellular scans, 446 00:30:59,775 --> 00:31:03,278 however, the ship's main computer has been damaged. 447 00:31:03,862 --> 00:31:06,281 Captain, the computer in my quarters 448 00:31:06,448 --> 00:31:09,701 has an independent processing and memory storage unit. 449 00:31:09,868 --> 00:31:11,703 It should not have been affected. 450 00:31:11,870 --> 00:31:14,956 - I suggest we start from there. - Agreed. 451 00:31:26,093 --> 00:31:28,011 [Kittens meowing] 452 00:31:33,433 --> 00:31:36,561 It would appear that spot has had her kittens. 453 00:31:44,111 --> 00:31:45,362 They sound hungry. 454 00:31:47,322 --> 00:31:50,325 I am curious as to why spot is not caring for them. 455 00:31:50,492 --> 00:31:52,577 [Croaking] 456 00:31:59,501 --> 00:32:03,839 It would seem that the intron virus is not limited to humanoid life forms. 457 00:32:04,339 --> 00:32:06,133 No, sir. 458 00:32:07,259 --> 00:32:08,802 [Tricorder beeping] 459 00:32:14,349 --> 00:32:15,725 Picard: What is it? 460 00:32:15,892 --> 00:32:19,104 These kittens were born less than 24 hours ago. 461 00:32:19,271 --> 00:32:21,356 It would appear that spot's transformation 462 00:32:21,523 --> 00:32:24,526 took place at approximately the same time. 463 00:32:24,693 --> 00:32:29,072 So spot was giving birth to the kittens at the same time 464 00:32:29,239 --> 00:32:31,867 that she was changing into a reptilian life form. 465 00:32:32,033 --> 00:32:34,202 I believe so. 466 00:32:34,369 --> 00:32:38,665 For some reason, the intron virus was not passed on to the kittens. 467 00:32:38,832 --> 00:32:41,042 I do not know why. 468 00:32:42,878 --> 00:32:44,045 If I remember my biology, 469 00:32:44,212 --> 00:32:46,047 there are several natural immune systems 470 00:32:46,214 --> 00:32:47,774 that come into play in the mother's womb 471 00:32:47,924 --> 00:32:50,302 to protect the fetus from viral infections. 472 00:32:50,469 --> 00:32:51,678 That is true. 473 00:32:51,845 --> 00:32:53,930 Placental barriers, maternal antibodies 474 00:32:54,097 --> 00:32:57,893 and amniotic fluids all serve as a filtration system. 475 00:32:58,059 --> 00:33:00,687 Maybe we could have inhibited the intron virus 476 00:33:00,854 --> 00:33:04,774 by using the natural antibodies in spot's amniotic fluid. 477 00:33:04,941 --> 00:33:06,818 It would take further research, 478 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:10,405 but I believe to be effective on humanoid crew members, 479 00:33:10,572 --> 00:33:12,824 humanoid antibodies would be necessary. 480 00:33:12,991 --> 00:33:15,368 Then we should locate a pregnant humanoid. 481 00:33:15,535 --> 00:33:18,079 Nurse ogawa has recently become pregnant. 482 00:33:18,246 --> 00:33:19,331 Where is she? 483 00:33:22,042 --> 00:33:26,213 I have traced her combadge signal to deck 17, section 21 Alpha. 484 00:33:26,379 --> 00:33:27,422 The arboretum. 485 00:33:27,589 --> 00:33:29,174 [Rumbling] 486 00:33:30,050 --> 00:33:32,761 One of the warp plasma vents has failed. 487 00:33:32,928 --> 00:33:34,328 Main engineering has been abandoned. 488 00:33:34,471 --> 00:33:37,140 There is no one there to fix the problem. 489 00:33:44,147 --> 00:33:47,526 I can repair the damaged plasma vent from here. 490 00:33:48,276 --> 00:33:51,238 I'm gonna check the status of the warp core. 491 00:34:22,602 --> 00:34:24,271 [Picard yells] 492 00:34:30,986 --> 00:34:32,112 What was that? 493 00:34:35,490 --> 00:34:38,410 I believe it was lieutenant barclay. 494 00:34:38,577 --> 00:34:41,621 He appeared to be partially transformed into an arachnid. 495 00:34:42,998 --> 00:34:44,708 - A spider? - Yes, sir. 496 00:34:46,710 --> 00:34:47,794 Are you all right, captain? 497 00:34:48,670 --> 00:34:54,342 I have these intense feelings of fear 498 00:34:55,176 --> 00:34:56,928 and panic. 499 00:34:58,179 --> 00:34:59,539 I feel as if I were being watched. 500 00:34:59,681 --> 00:35:02,267 I can't explain it. 501 00:35:02,434 --> 00:35:04,185 You may be experiencing the initial stages 502 00:35:04,352 --> 00:35:06,229 of your transformation. 503 00:35:06,396 --> 00:35:09,524 Early primates were often prey to large carnivores. 504 00:35:09,691 --> 00:35:11,568 As a result, their instincts probably included 505 00:35:11,735 --> 00:35:14,529 a heightened sense of awareness. 506 00:35:14,696 --> 00:35:18,783 In that case, my instincts tell me that we'd better hurry. 507 00:35:33,173 --> 00:35:34,758 Data: Captain, 508 00:35:34,924 --> 00:35:37,552 I have analyzed nurse ogawa's embryo. 509 00:35:37,719 --> 00:35:40,221 It is unaffected by the virus. 510 00:35:40,388 --> 00:35:44,559 I believe I can use her amniotic fluid as a template for a retrovirus. 511 00:35:44,726 --> 00:35:47,228 It would neutralize the synthetic t cell 512 00:35:47,395 --> 00:35:49,898 and reestablish the genetic patterns of each host. 513 00:35:50,065 --> 00:35:51,566 How soon can you do that? 514 00:35:51,733 --> 00:35:55,236 It will not take long to isolate the appropriate genetic material. 515 00:35:55,403 --> 00:35:57,447 I will need to get the sickbay computer back on... 516 00:35:57,614 --> 00:35:59,658 [Thudding on door] 517 00:36:01,743 --> 00:36:03,536 What was that? 518 00:36:05,080 --> 00:36:06,247 [Creatu re grumbling] 519 00:36:06,414 --> 00:36:07,916 It is large. 520 00:36:08,083 --> 00:36:10,669 It is approximately 200 kilograms, 521 00:36:10,835 --> 00:36:14,422 it is heavily armored with an exoskeleton. 522 00:36:14,589 --> 00:36:18,176 Life signs appear to be klingon. 523 00:36:21,554 --> 00:36:23,348 [Thudding and grumbling continues] 524 00:36:35,026 --> 00:36:37,195 Set your phaser on heavy stun. 525 00:36:37,362 --> 00:36:39,906 We cannot be certain a stun setting will have any effect on him. 526 00:36:40,073 --> 00:36:41,908 A higher setting might kill him. 527 00:36:42,075 --> 00:36:43,451 [Worf growling] 528 00:36:43,618 --> 00:36:46,705 Listen to that. He sounds very angry. 529 00:36:46,871 --> 00:36:50,125 Really, really aggressive. 530 00:36:50,291 --> 00:36:52,293 What do you think he wants? 531 00:36:52,460 --> 00:36:57,090 Do you think he's responding to some predatory instinct? 532 00:36:59,092 --> 00:37:02,178 Do you think he sees us as prey? 533 00:37:02,345 --> 00:37:03,865 There are crew members in the corridors 534 00:37:04,013 --> 00:37:05,557 and other sections of the ship. 535 00:37:05,724 --> 00:37:08,143 It would be easier for him to capture and consume one of them 536 00:37:08,309 --> 00:37:09,869 than to attempt to break through a door. 537 00:37:10,019 --> 00:37:11,813 [Thudding and growling continues] 538 00:37:15,275 --> 00:37:17,318 What does he want? 539 00:37:18,486 --> 00:37:22,657 Predators use vocalizations to frighten other predators 540 00:37:22,824 --> 00:37:30,824 and to Mark territory and to commence mating process. 541 00:37:31,875 --> 00:37:34,002 A mating process... 542 00:37:35,712 --> 00:37:37,964 Counselor troi was bitten by a klingon, 543 00:37:38,131 --> 00:37:40,216 but not in a place that might be life-threatening, 544 00:37:40,383 --> 00:37:42,594 nowhere near a major artery or organ. 545 00:37:43,428 --> 00:37:44,679 Data, look at this. 546 00:37:45,346 --> 00:37:46,890 Look at this injury. 547 00:37:47,056 --> 00:37:51,478 This wound was never intended to give her any kind of serious harm. 548 00:37:52,353 --> 00:37:53,730 Captain, what are you suggesting? 549 00:37:53,897 --> 00:37:57,358 Is it possible that worf could see counselor troi as his mate? 550 00:37:58,526 --> 00:38:01,362 If that is true, he must be trying to reach her now. 551 00:38:01,529 --> 00:38:04,657 Well, we can't just leave. We have to stay here and protect her. 552 00:38:04,824 --> 00:38:07,577 And we have to keep on working on the retrovirus. 553 00:38:07,744 --> 00:38:12,290 If we could distract him, if we could lure him away from her. 554 00:38:12,457 --> 00:38:15,585 The mating instinct is quite strong in klingon biology. 555 00:38:15,752 --> 00:38:18,171 I am not certain what would be an effective lure. 556 00:38:18,338 --> 00:38:21,299 Klingons have got a very powerful sense of smell. 557 00:38:21,466 --> 00:38:23,426 If we could duplicate Deanna's pheromones, 558 00:38:23,593 --> 00:38:26,137 and then convince him that she's no longer in sickbay, 559 00:38:26,304 --> 00:38:28,723 that she'd gone into some other part of the ship. 560 00:38:33,728 --> 00:38:37,023 I am extracting a blood sample from one of her sebaceous glands 561 00:38:37,190 --> 00:38:38,900 where the pheromones are produced. 562 00:38:45,198 --> 00:38:49,035 I believe I can activate the pheromones with a bio-activant solution. 563 00:38:49,202 --> 00:38:50,578 Can you amplify the pheromones? 564 00:38:50,745 --> 00:38:54,582 They need to be much more powerful than Deanna's actual scent. 565 00:38:54,749 --> 00:38:57,043 I believe this will produce the desired effect. 566 00:38:57,210 --> 00:38:59,379 I will use it to draw worf to another part of the ship. 567 00:38:59,546 --> 00:39:01,923 No, no, no. You must go on working on the retrovirus. 568 00:39:02,090 --> 00:39:05,343 - I'll go. - Captain, that is extremely unwise. 569 00:39:05,510 --> 00:39:08,972 - Worf may be faster... - No time. No time to argue. 570 00:39:09,764 --> 00:39:11,349 [Growling] 571 00:39:27,866 --> 00:39:28,908 [Spray hisses] 572 00:39:44,507 --> 00:39:46,092 [Sniffing] 573 00:39:49,178 --> 00:39:50,513 [Spray hisses] 574 00:40:01,399 --> 00:40:02,692 [Worf growling and yelling] 575 00:40:35,391 --> 00:40:36,601 [Buzzing] 576 00:40:39,437 --> 00:40:40,939 [Thudding on door] 577 00:40:41,105 --> 00:40:43,149 [Worf growling and yelling] 578 00:40:59,457 --> 00:41:03,920 Computer, display progress of genetic re-sequencing. 579 00:41:21,312 --> 00:41:22,355 [Yells] 580 00:41:25,984 --> 00:41:28,069 Computer: Genetic re-sequencing in progress. 581 00:41:28,236 --> 00:41:30,655 DNA to 70 percent normal. 582 00:41:30,822 --> 00:41:36,160 Computer, increase nucleotide substitution by 32 percent. 583 00:41:45,670 --> 00:41:47,630 [Growling] 584 00:42:10,653 --> 00:42:12,071 Data to captain picard. 585 00:42:12,238 --> 00:42:13,865 Go ahead, data. 586 00:42:14,032 --> 00:42:15,783 Data: The retrovirus is working, sir. 587 00:42:15,950 --> 00:42:18,870 I can release it into the ship's atmosphere in a gaseous state. 588 00:42:19,037 --> 00:42:21,330 However, it will take some time to take effect. 589 00:42:21,497 --> 00:42:23,041 Acknowledged. 590 00:42:23,791 --> 00:42:27,587 - Are you all right, sir? - Yes, I'm fine, Mr. Data. 591 00:42:28,004 --> 00:42:29,589 Proceed. 592 00:42:34,385 --> 00:42:36,637 Well, Mr. Worf, 593 00:42:36,804 --> 00:42:41,100 let's hope that when you wake up, you're a new man. 594 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:43,960 Picard: Captain's log, supplemental. 595 00:42:44,103 --> 00:42:47,315 Commander data has succeeded in returning the crew to normal. 596 00:42:47,482 --> 00:42:50,777 Dr. Crusher has determined that the synthetic t cell she used 597 00:42:50,943 --> 00:42:55,364 to cure Mr. Barclay's urodelan flu initiated the intron virus 598 00:42:55,531 --> 00:42:56,991 which swept through the ship. 599 00:42:57,408 --> 00:42:59,619 So this is my fault. 600 00:43:01,746 --> 00:43:04,082 In a way, it's mine. 601 00:43:04,832 --> 00:43:06,334 I didn't realize it at the time, 602 00:43:06,501 --> 00:43:08,461 but there's an anomaly in your genetic chemistry 603 00:43:08,628 --> 00:43:11,714 that caused the synthetic t cell to mutate. 604 00:43:11,881 --> 00:43:14,175 Instead of activating one dormant gene, 605 00:43:14,342 --> 00:43:17,887 it started activating all of them, including your introns. 606 00:43:18,054 --> 00:43:23,142 And that's what, uh, caused me to de-evolve? 607 00:43:23,309 --> 00:43:25,520 You and every other member of the crew. 608 00:43:25,686 --> 00:43:29,982 The t cell became airborne and started to spread like a virus. 609 00:43:30,149 --> 00:43:33,277 You know, reg, this is a completely new disease, 610 00:43:33,444 --> 00:43:35,655 and it's traditional to classify a new disease 611 00:43:35,822 --> 00:43:39,033 with the name of the first diagnosed patient. 612 00:43:39,200 --> 00:43:43,788 Oh, you mean, you wanna name the disease after me? 613 00:43:43,955 --> 00:43:47,250 That's right. How about barclay's protomorphosis syndrome? 614 00:43:47,416 --> 00:43:50,336 Barclay's protomorphosis, urn... 615 00:43:51,504 --> 00:43:54,215 It has a nice ring to it. 616 00:43:54,799 --> 00:43:56,717 Thank you, doctor. 617 00:43:59,470 --> 00:44:00,721 He transformed into a spider 618 00:44:00,888 --> 00:44:03,850 and now he has a disease named after him. 619 00:44:04,392 --> 00:44:07,937 I think I better clear my calendar for the next few weeks.