1 00:00:03,420 --> 00:00:07,216 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 477512. 2 00:00:07,382 --> 00:00:10,260 The enterprise has arrived at starbase 310 3 00:00:10,427 --> 00:00:12,721 for a meeting with fleet admiral nechayev. 4 00:00:12,888 --> 00:00:14,806 This visit has also given us the opportunity 5 00:00:14,973 --> 00:00:18,101 to pick up a member of the family. 6 00:00:19,811 --> 00:00:22,940 Here you are, your very own quarters. 7 00:00:23,482 --> 00:00:24,900 As far away from mine as possible, 8 00:00:25,067 --> 00:00:27,653 so you don't even have to see me if you don't want to. 9 00:00:27,819 --> 00:00:30,989 Mom, you know that's not why I asked for my own quarters this time. 10 00:00:31,156 --> 00:00:32,616 You don't have to explain. 11 00:00:32,783 --> 00:00:34,343 There comes a time in a young man's life 12 00:00:34,493 --> 00:00:37,538 when he doesn't wanna stay with his poor senile mother, I understand. 13 00:00:37,704 --> 00:00:40,332 I'll come visit you in the old-dootors' home every Sunday. 14 00:00:40,499 --> 00:00:42,209 [Crusher chuckles then door chimes] 15 00:00:42,918 --> 00:00:44,545 Come in. 16 00:00:44,962 --> 00:00:47,506 So is there a runaway cadet in here? 17 00:00:47,673 --> 00:00:49,758 If so, we may have to call security. 18 00:00:49,925 --> 00:00:50,968 [La forge ch uckles] 19 00:00:51,134 --> 00:00:52,678 - Welcome back, Wes. - Thanks. 20 00:00:52,844 --> 00:00:54,596 So how's life at the academy? 21 00:00:55,556 --> 00:00:56,765 It's great. 22 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:00,727 It's great, but it's good to have a break. 23 00:01:01,687 --> 00:01:04,439 I was, of course, not serious about calling security. 24 00:01:04,898 --> 00:01:07,359 - It was a joke. - I got it, data. 25 00:01:07,526 --> 00:01:10,320 So you're just gonna lounge around while we all have work to do? 26 00:01:10,487 --> 00:01:12,327 I'm sure I can find some time to help you, sir. 27 00:01:12,489 --> 00:01:16,159 No, Wes, enjoy your vacation. I'm sure you've earned it. 28 00:01:18,161 --> 00:01:19,913 Well, I think we'd better let you settle in. 29 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:21,123 Yeah, that's a good idea. 30 00:01:21,290 --> 00:01:24,876 Say, Wes, don't, uh, sleep your whole vacation away, all right? 31 00:01:25,043 --> 00:01:26,962 Goodbye, Wes. 32 00:01:28,171 --> 00:01:31,717 Oh, it's good to have you home, son. 33 00:01:31,883 --> 00:01:34,344 - Thanks, mom. - Really. 34 00:02:17,721 --> 00:02:21,892 Picard: Space, the final frontier. 35 00:02:22,517 --> 00:02:26,521 These are the voyages of the starship enterprise. 36 00:02:26,688 --> 00:02:31,902 Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds, 37 00:02:32,069 --> 00:02:36,239 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 38 00:02:36,740 --> 00:02:41,244 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 39 00:03:40,804 --> 00:03:42,305 Admiral nechayev has beamed aboard. 40 00:03:42,472 --> 00:03:45,142 - She's being escorted right here. - Good. 41 00:03:45,308 --> 00:03:49,020 Earl grey tea, watercress sandwiches, 42 00:03:49,187 --> 00:03:51,481 and bularian canapés? 43 00:03:51,648 --> 00:03:53,191 Are you up for a promotion? 44 00:03:53,358 --> 00:03:56,653 I am trying to establish a new relationship with the admiral. 45 00:03:56,820 --> 00:04:00,157 There has been a certain amount of tension between us in the past. 46 00:04:00,323 --> 00:04:02,159 "Tension" is hardly the word I'd use. 47 00:04:02,325 --> 00:04:04,995 Well, I am trying to get things off on a better note this time. 48 00:04:05,162 --> 00:04:06,788 I want her to feel at ease, 49 00:04:06,955 --> 00:04:09,791 I want her to feel that she's welcome on board the enterprise. 50 00:04:09,958 --> 00:04:12,335 Is there any reason she shouldn't feel welcome here? 51 00:04:13,420 --> 00:04:16,506 We don't have to like her, will, but we have to follow her orders, 52 00:04:16,673 --> 00:04:20,844 and maintaining this atmosphere of confrontation serves no purpose. 53 00:04:22,095 --> 00:04:24,347 Admiral nechayev, welcome on board the enterprise. 54 00:04:24,514 --> 00:04:25,807 Thank you, captain. 55 00:04:25,974 --> 00:04:28,143 - You may leave, commander riker. - Thank you, admiral. 56 00:04:28,310 --> 00:04:29,936 Captain. 57 00:04:32,522 --> 00:04:35,942 - May I offer you some refreshments...? - I'll come right to the point, captain. 58 00:04:36,109 --> 00:04:40,572 There is a situation that's developed on the cardassian border that... 59 00:04:43,533 --> 00:04:45,243 Are those bularian canapés? 60 00:04:46,077 --> 00:04:47,437 Oh, as a matter of fact, they are. 61 00:04:47,579 --> 00:04:50,874 I spoke with your aide, commander wrightwell, 62 00:04:51,041 --> 00:04:54,044 and he said that you were particularly fond of them. 63 00:04:54,211 --> 00:04:56,880 That was very thoughtful, captain. Thank you. 64 00:04:57,714 --> 00:04:58,882 Please. 65 00:05:04,221 --> 00:05:07,182 You were saying about the cardassians. 66 00:05:08,725 --> 00:05:10,060 The federation has just completed 67 00:05:10,227 --> 00:05:13,730 a very long and drawn-out series of negotiations 68 00:05:13,897 --> 00:05:17,901 regarding the final status of our border with the cardassians. 69 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:20,237 These will be the official boundaries. 70 00:05:20,403 --> 00:05:21,738 I see. 71 00:05:21,905 --> 00:05:26,243 You'll notice a demilitarized zone has also been created along the border. 72 00:05:26,409 --> 00:05:29,454 Neither side will be permitted to place military outposts, 73 00:05:29,621 --> 00:05:32,749 conduct fleet exercises, or station warships 74 00:05:32,916 --> 00:05:35,168 anywhere in the demilitarized area. 75 00:05:35,335 --> 00:05:36,670 This border places 76 00:05:36,837 --> 00:05:40,966 several federation colonies in cardassian territory 77 00:05:41,132 --> 00:05:44,052 and some cardassian colonies in ours. 78 00:05:44,219 --> 00:05:46,513 This agreement is far from perfect. 79 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:48,431 Neither side got everything they wanted. 80 00:05:48,598 --> 00:05:50,225 But every side got something. 81 00:05:50,392 --> 00:05:54,729 And as someone once said, "diplomacy is the art of the possible." 82 00:05:54,896 --> 00:05:57,456 Those colonies finding themselves on the wrong side of the border 83 00:05:57,607 --> 00:05:58,775 will have to be moved. 84 00:06:01,403 --> 00:06:04,698 Well, the colonists are not gonna be happy about that. 85 00:06:04,865 --> 00:06:06,783 Some of them have been there for decades. 86 00:06:06,950 --> 00:06:08,034 It won't be easy. 87 00:06:08,201 --> 00:06:11,580 But it's a reasonable price to pay for peace. 88 00:06:12,247 --> 00:06:15,417 Your mission will be to evacuate the colony on dorvan v. 89 00:06:15,917 --> 00:06:18,211 Dorvan v? 90 00:06:19,462 --> 00:06:23,049 Isn't that where the group of north American Indians settled? 91 00:06:23,216 --> 00:06:26,428 Yes, they've been there for about 20 years. 92 00:06:26,595 --> 00:06:28,305 They've established a village 93 00:06:28,471 --> 00:06:31,474 in a small valley in the southern continent. 94 00:06:33,310 --> 00:06:34,978 Is something wrong? 95 00:06:35,145 --> 00:06:39,816 Admiral, centuries ago, these north American Indians 96 00:06:39,983 --> 00:06:43,028 were forcibly displaced from their ancestral lands. 97 00:06:43,194 --> 00:06:46,531 These settlers on dorvan v originally left earth 98 00:06:46,698 --> 00:06:50,911 more than 200 years ago in order to preserve their cultural identity. 99 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:52,537 I am aware of that, captain. 100 00:06:52,704 --> 00:06:57,542 You see, admiral, there are some very disturbing historical parallels here. 101 00:06:57,709 --> 00:07:00,795 Once more, they are being asked to leave their homes 102 00:07:00,962 --> 00:07:03,173 because of a political decision 103 00:07:03,340 --> 00:07:05,675 that has been taken by a distant government. 104 00:07:05,842 --> 00:07:07,344 An Indian representative was included 105 00:07:07,510 --> 00:07:10,013 in the deliberations of the federation council. 106 00:07:10,180 --> 00:07:15,185 His objections were noted, discussed, but ultimately rejected. 107 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:20,982 Captain, the Indians on dorvan are a nomadic group 108 00:07:21,149 --> 00:07:22,817 that have settled there only 20 years ago, 109 00:07:22,984 --> 00:07:25,195 and at that time, they were warned 110 00:07:25,362 --> 00:07:28,073 that the planet was hotly disputed by the cardassians. 111 00:07:28,239 --> 00:07:30,909 Bottom line is, they never should've gone there in the first place. 112 00:07:31,076 --> 00:07:34,454 Granted, but to go to them now, after 20 years, 113 00:07:34,621 --> 00:07:37,540 and ask them to leave what is now their home? 114 00:07:39,376 --> 00:07:41,962 I made that same argument with the federation council. 115 00:07:42,128 --> 00:07:45,131 But it took three years to negotiate this treaty. 116 00:07:45,298 --> 00:07:48,093 Some concessions had to be made, and this was one of them. 117 00:07:48,510 --> 00:07:51,054 What if these Indians refuse to be evacuated? 118 00:07:51,221 --> 00:07:52,806 Then your orders will be to remove them 119 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:55,100 by whatever means are necessary. 120 00:07:56,768 --> 00:08:01,064 I understand your moral objections, captain. 121 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:03,024 If you wish, I can find someone else 122 00:08:03,191 --> 00:08:05,402 to command the enterprise for this mission. 123 00:08:06,152 --> 00:08:08,571 That will not be necessary, admiral. 124 00:08:15,745 --> 00:08:17,956 I don't envy you this task, 125 00:08:18,123 --> 00:08:20,250 but I do believe it is for the greater good. 126 00:08:20,417 --> 00:08:22,377 I understand. 127 00:08:27,340 --> 00:08:29,342 And, captain, 128 00:08:30,677 --> 00:08:35,598 thank you for making me feel welcome. 129 00:08:35,765 --> 00:08:38,476 You will always be welcome aboard this ship, admiral. 130 00:08:49,612 --> 00:08:50,780 La forge: Thanks, ensign. 131 00:08:50,947 --> 00:08:52,782 Hey, Wes. There you are. 132 00:08:52,949 --> 00:08:56,077 Come here for a second. I've got something I wanna show you. 133 00:08:56,953 --> 00:08:58,830 Come on, come on. 134 00:08:58,997 --> 00:09:00,832 You gotta take a look at this. 135 00:09:00,999 --> 00:09:02,625 Now, remember how we always used to talk 136 00:09:02,792 --> 00:09:07,130 about improving quantum efficiency by creating a new plasma-dyne relay? 137 00:09:07,297 --> 00:09:12,469 Well, take a look at this. 138 00:09:13,470 --> 00:09:15,910 Wesley: You've only got one micro-fusion inter-relay in there? 139 00:09:16,473 --> 00:09:18,266 Your converter interface will never hold up. 140 00:09:18,433 --> 00:09:22,062 Hey, I ran these diagnostics myself. 141 00:09:22,228 --> 00:09:27,400 This little baby will withstand over 500 cochranes of warp-field stress. 142 00:09:27,567 --> 00:09:29,778 Heh. I don't think so. 143 00:09:29,944 --> 00:09:31,946 You better put a second phase inverter in there. 144 00:09:32,489 --> 00:09:35,658 Look at your sub-processor matrix. It needs an overhaul. 145 00:09:35,825 --> 00:09:40,497 Well, that may be your opinion, cadet, but I stand by my work. 146 00:09:40,663 --> 00:09:43,208 Read the latest paper from Dr. Vassbinder. 147 00:09:43,374 --> 00:09:46,753 He has brilliant new theories on warp propulsion inter-relays. 148 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:47,962 [Scoffs] 149 00:09:48,129 --> 00:09:50,131 He'd say all this stuff is obsolete. 150 00:09:54,719 --> 00:09:56,763 I don't know what's gotten into you, Wes. 151 00:09:56,930 --> 00:09:58,264 Look, do you want my help or not? 152 00:09:58,431 --> 00:10:01,684 With this kind of an attitude, absolutely not. 153 00:10:01,851 --> 00:10:03,978 You're dismissed. 154 00:10:14,405 --> 00:10:15,907 Picard: Captain's log, supplemental. 155 00:10:16,074 --> 00:10:18,159 The enterprise has arrived at dorvan v, 156 00:10:18,326 --> 00:10:21,037 and I have spoken to the leader of the tribal council. 157 00:10:21,204 --> 00:10:25,792 He has agreed to meet with us this afternoon to discuss the situation. 158 00:10:25,959 --> 00:10:29,087 Anthwara, there's very little I can do. 159 00:10:29,254 --> 00:10:30,547 The decision about this planet 160 00:10:30,713 --> 00:10:32,924 was made at the very highest level of starfleet. 161 00:10:33,091 --> 00:10:36,469 Do you know how long we have searched for a home? 162 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:39,889 Almost 200 years. 163 00:10:40,056 --> 00:10:41,975 Then we found this world. 164 00:10:42,142 --> 00:10:44,894 Can you blame us for not wanting to give it up? 165 00:10:45,061 --> 00:10:48,231 I understand and I respect your people's long journey. 166 00:10:48,398 --> 00:10:51,526 But I believe that I can help you to find a new home. 167 00:10:51,693 --> 00:10:52,735 Troi: As you can see, 168 00:10:52,902 --> 00:10:54,654 there are three other planets in this sector 169 00:10:54,821 --> 00:10:59,033 that have environmental conditions similar to those here on dorvan v. 170 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:02,579 They're all uninhabited and could be colonized immediately. 171 00:11:02,745 --> 00:11:04,914 And if none of these worlds meet with your approval, 172 00:11:05,081 --> 00:11:06,583 then we will find you other choices. 173 00:11:06,749 --> 00:11:09,002 You do not understand, captain. 174 00:11:09,169 --> 00:11:15,675 The choice of this planet was not only because of environmental conditions. 175 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:22,098 There were other more intangible concerns as well. 176 00:11:27,687 --> 00:11:31,107 When I came here 20 years ago, 177 00:11:32,066 --> 00:11:35,612 I was welcomed by the mountains, 178 00:11:35,820 --> 00:11:38,948 the rivers, the sky. 179 00:11:39,282 --> 00:11:42,035 Anthwara, he's laughing at you. 180 00:11:42,202 --> 00:11:45,413 He thinks you're talking about old superstition and nonsense. 181 00:11:45,580 --> 00:11:47,457 This is not true. 182 00:11:47,624 --> 00:11:50,251 I have the deepest respect for your beliefs 183 00:11:50,418 --> 00:11:52,629 and the meaning that they hold for your people. 184 00:11:52,795 --> 00:11:55,673 Then you can respect the fact 185 00:11:56,174 --> 00:12:03,306 that this planet holds a deep spiritual significance for us. 186 00:12:04,515 --> 00:12:08,853 It has taken us two centuries to find this place. 187 00:12:10,021 --> 00:12:14,317 We do not want to spend another 200 years 188 00:12:14,484 --> 00:12:17,904 searching for what we already have. 189 00:12:18,488 --> 00:12:20,990 Captain, I suggest we adjourn, 190 00:12:21,157 --> 00:12:24,160 allow us all time to think about what's been said. 191 00:12:24,327 --> 00:12:26,120 Agreed. 192 00:12:26,579 --> 00:12:28,331 We will reconvene tomorrow. 193 00:12:29,707 --> 00:12:32,335 And in the meantime, I would like to invite you all 194 00:12:32,502 --> 00:12:34,420 to join us this evening on the enterprise. 195 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:37,799 Thank you, we look forward to it. 196 00:12:48,226 --> 00:12:53,731 Ever since you've come on board, you've been moody, sullen and rude. 197 00:12:53,898 --> 00:12:56,442 - What's going on? - Nothing. 198 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:58,361 I just wanna be left alone. 199 00:12:58,528 --> 00:13:01,364 That incident in engineering was inexcusable. 200 00:13:01,531 --> 00:13:03,074 That is my business. 201 00:13:03,241 --> 00:13:05,326 I don't need you telling me how to behave. 202 00:13:05,493 --> 00:13:08,329 I shouldn't have to. You're a fourth-year starfleet cadet. 203 00:13:08,496 --> 00:13:10,248 You should have a certain level of maturity. 204 00:13:10,415 --> 00:13:13,209 Maybe I am sick of following rules and regulations. 205 00:13:13,376 --> 00:13:16,587 Maybe I'm sick of living up to everyone else's expectations. 206 00:13:16,754 --> 00:13:19,048 Did you ever think of that? 207 00:13:20,383 --> 00:13:22,093 [Door opens then closes] 208 00:13:24,262 --> 00:13:26,264 Picard: I have been fascinated 209 00:13:26,431 --> 00:13:29,892 looking into the history and traditions of your people. 210 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:34,147 And I was very interested to learn that your grandfather, katowa, 211 00:13:34,314 --> 00:13:38,901 was the man who first led the group of Indians from earth initially 212 00:13:39,068 --> 00:13:41,112 more than 200 years ago. 213 00:13:41,279 --> 00:13:43,406 There was a great deal of opposition. 214 00:13:43,573 --> 00:13:46,326 Even my own father was against it. 215 00:13:46,492 --> 00:13:50,830 But when katowa made his decision, it was final. 216 00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:52,582 My father never said another word. 217 00:13:52,749 --> 00:13:58,504 It's never easy to leave one's home, the safe and the familiar. 218 00:14:00,048 --> 00:14:02,592 But there are times 219 00:14:02,884 --> 00:14:08,890 when the greater good demands that certain sacrifices are made. 220 00:14:09,057 --> 00:14:12,101 I'm sure that was something that your grandfather understood. 221 00:14:12,268 --> 00:14:15,146 So does his grandson. 222 00:14:16,147 --> 00:14:22,987 There are also times when a people sacrificed too much. 223 00:14:24,072 --> 00:14:27,992 When a people must hold on to what we have, 224 00:14:28,159 --> 00:14:30,703 even against overwhelming opposition. 225 00:14:31,746 --> 00:14:34,874 What do you know about your family, captain? 226 00:14:35,166 --> 00:14:37,960 Uh, well, a great deal, actually. 227 00:14:38,127 --> 00:14:42,632 My father was a strong believer in passing on the traditions 228 00:14:42,799 --> 00:14:44,759 and history of our family. 229 00:14:45,176 --> 00:14:48,137 I would like to know more about your family. 230 00:14:48,304 --> 00:14:51,182 We have strong ties to our ancestors. 231 00:14:51,349 --> 00:14:54,602 We believe their actions guide us, even now. 232 00:14:55,269 --> 00:14:56,979 Knowing more about your family 233 00:14:57,146 --> 00:15:00,024 might help me to better understand you. 234 00:15:00,191 --> 00:15:07,615 Besides, it is always good to understand one's adversary 235 00:15:07,782 --> 00:15:09,283 in any negotiation. 236 00:15:09,450 --> 00:15:11,786 I hope that by the end of this matter, 237 00:15:11,953 --> 00:15:14,664 you will no longer look on me as an adversary. 238 00:15:16,207 --> 00:15:20,044 My family, well, um... 239 00:15:20,211 --> 00:15:24,799 Our roots in Western Europe go back to the time of charlemagne... 240 00:15:28,177 --> 00:15:29,512 Sorry I'm late. 241 00:15:29,679 --> 00:15:31,848 We'll talk about it later. 242 00:15:50,032 --> 00:15:52,201 Lakanta: Wesley crusher. 243 00:15:55,746 --> 00:15:57,331 Yes? 244 00:15:57,707 --> 00:15:59,417 I am lakanta. 245 00:16:00,126 --> 00:16:01,586 It's nice to meet you. 246 00:16:04,046 --> 00:16:06,549 Can I get you a drink or something? 247 00:16:07,258 --> 00:16:14,515 I've known that you were coming to us for the past two years. 248 00:16:21,230 --> 00:16:28,237 Two years ago, I went into the habak and began a vision quest. 249 00:16:28,404 --> 00:16:30,781 And while I was there, I saw many things, 250 00:16:30,948 --> 00:16:35,703 talked to many animals, many spirits. 251 00:16:38,122 --> 00:16:39,624 And I saw you. 252 00:16:41,250 --> 00:16:43,085 I don't think I understand. 253 00:16:43,252 --> 00:16:47,882 I know why you came to us, Wesley. 254 00:16:48,299 --> 00:16:52,595 To find the answers that you seek. 255 00:17:05,608 --> 00:17:07,193 I just don't know what to do, Jean-Luc. 256 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:10,863 It's as if somebody took my son away and left this stranger in his place. 257 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:13,407 Well, in a sense, that's exactly what happened. 258 00:17:13,574 --> 00:17:16,118 When Wesley left the enterprise three years ago, he was a boy, 259 00:17:16,285 --> 00:17:19,038 and now, he has returned a young man. 260 00:17:19,205 --> 00:17:22,875 And that can't be easy for a mother or a son. 261 00:17:23,042 --> 00:17:25,044 But it's gone beyond just the two of us. 262 00:17:26,003 --> 00:17:28,631 Yes, I heard about the incident with geordi. 263 00:17:28,798 --> 00:17:30,883 Have you heard what happened in the academy? 264 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:32,969 I called admiral brand today. 265 00:17:33,135 --> 00:17:34,637 She said his grades are dropping, 266 00:17:34,804 --> 00:17:36,806 that he's becoming remote and defensive. 267 00:17:36,973 --> 00:17:39,350 If he's not careful, he's going to wash out next term. 268 00:17:39,976 --> 00:17:41,602 Maybe... 269 00:17:41,769 --> 00:17:43,646 Maybe you should talk to him, Jean-Luc. 270 00:17:43,813 --> 00:17:45,648 Maybe it's the kind of thing that a boy... 271 00:17:45,815 --> 00:17:47,441 A man needs to discuss with another man. 272 00:17:47,608 --> 00:17:50,653 I don't think he wants either of us to talk to him right now. 273 00:17:50,820 --> 00:17:52,572 But he needs our help. 274 00:17:52,738 --> 00:17:54,490 Beverly, he's gotta want that help. 275 00:17:54,657 --> 00:17:57,451 If he doesn't, then any efforts on our part 276 00:17:57,618 --> 00:17:59,370 could only push him further away. 277 00:18:00,037 --> 00:18:05,835 He's got to work this out for himself. 278 00:18:07,128 --> 00:18:09,130 [Dog barki ng nearby] 279 00:18:15,386 --> 00:18:17,930 How long have you been watching me? 280 00:18:19,724 --> 00:18:21,726 Since you beamed down. 281 00:18:23,019 --> 00:18:26,522 Well, I'm here. What should I do? 282 00:18:27,982 --> 00:18:29,567 I don't know. 283 00:18:29,984 --> 00:18:32,486 I thought you said you were gonna help me find some answers? 284 00:18:32,653 --> 00:18:34,614 Answers to your questions. 285 00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:42,163 You said you had some kind of vision there? 286 00:18:44,624 --> 00:18:48,336 The habak is holy to us. 287 00:18:48,502 --> 00:18:51,839 We hold our rituals and our ceremonies there. 288 00:18:52,965 --> 00:18:54,925 It's sacred to us. 289 00:18:55,676 --> 00:18:57,386 What's sacred to you, Wesley? 290 00:18:59,555 --> 00:19:01,223 I don't know. 291 00:19:02,183 --> 00:19:04,060 I mean, I think a lot of things are important. 292 00:19:04,226 --> 00:19:06,937 I have a lot of respect for things. 293 00:19:07,104 --> 00:19:10,191 But I don't really consider anything sacred. 294 00:19:10,358 --> 00:19:12,360 Look around us. 295 00:19:13,569 --> 00:19:16,238 What do you think is sacred to us here? 296 00:19:17,323 --> 00:19:19,408 Maybe the necklace you're wearing? 297 00:19:22,453 --> 00:19:24,830 The designs on the walls? 298 00:19:26,082 --> 00:19:28,709 Everything is sacred to us. 299 00:19:28,959 --> 00:19:35,299 The buildings, the food, the sky, the dirt beneath your feet. 300 00:19:35,675 --> 00:19:37,176 And you. 301 00:19:37,343 --> 00:19:42,014 Whether you believe in your spirit or not, 302 00:19:42,181 --> 00:19:44,100 we believe in it. 303 00:19:44,266 --> 00:19:48,187 You are a sacred person here, Wesley. 304 00:19:49,730 --> 00:19:52,400 I think that's the first time anyone's used that particular word 305 00:19:52,566 --> 00:19:53,734 to describe me. 306 00:19:54,860 --> 00:19:57,196 So if you are sacred, 307 00:19:58,447 --> 00:20:01,367 then you must treat yourself with respect. 308 00:20:01,534 --> 00:20:05,329 To do otherwise is to desecrate something that is holy. 309 00:20:05,621 --> 00:20:08,249 Is that what you think I've been doing? 310 00:20:08,833 --> 00:20:11,127 Only you can decide that. 311 00:20:13,462 --> 00:20:17,425 I guess I haven't had a lot of respect for myself lately. 312 00:20:19,969 --> 00:20:25,474 Then perhaps it's time for your own vision quest to begin. 313 00:20:33,649 --> 00:20:37,987 Anthwara, I deeply regret that we have not been able to reach an agreement. 314 00:20:38,988 --> 00:20:43,993 But, and I must be blunt, I cannot take no for an answer. 315 00:20:44,910 --> 00:20:48,414 This planet will be handed over to the cardassian government, 316 00:20:48,581 --> 00:20:51,876 in accordance with the terms of the border agreement. 317 00:20:52,042 --> 00:20:55,963 I'm very sorry, but you will have to leave. 318 00:20:58,215 --> 00:21:04,930 Then I will be forced to remove you, by whatever means are necessary. 319 00:21:05,097 --> 00:21:08,017 We know you will not take us from this land, captain. 320 00:21:08,184 --> 00:21:11,145 I may regret it, but I am not able... 321 00:21:11,312 --> 00:21:14,106 When you first came to us, 322 00:21:14,482 --> 00:21:18,027 we did not know why you were sent by the federation. 323 00:21:18,360 --> 00:21:21,155 But we knew there must be a good reason. 324 00:21:21,530 --> 00:21:26,952 To us, nothing that happens is truly random. 325 00:21:28,579 --> 00:21:33,209 So we searched for the true reason you were sent, 326 00:21:33,375 --> 00:21:36,003 and we did not find it until last night. 327 00:21:36,170 --> 00:21:40,633 Are you familiar with the pueblo revolt of 1680? 328 00:21:42,760 --> 00:21:46,388 Several Indian tribes Rose up to overthrow their Spanish overlords 329 00:21:46,555 --> 00:21:49,308 and drove them out of what is now called new Mexico. 330 00:21:49,475 --> 00:21:54,605 Ten years later, the Spanish returned to re-conquer the area. 331 00:21:55,898 --> 00:21:57,233 They were brutal. 332 00:21:57,399 --> 00:22:01,445 I would use the word "savage." 333 00:22:01,612 --> 00:22:06,867 They killed hundreds of our people. Thousands more were maimed. 334 00:22:08,410 --> 00:22:11,121 The name of one of the soldiers 335 00:22:12,414 --> 00:22:18,212 was Javier maribona-picard. 336 00:22:18,879 --> 00:22:21,090 Your ancestor. 337 00:22:22,174 --> 00:22:27,388 I'm not aware of this incident or of the man you named. 338 00:22:29,265 --> 00:22:31,350 And this happened more than 700 years ago. 339 00:22:31,517 --> 00:22:33,477 I do not see what bearing it can have... 340 00:22:33,644 --> 00:22:36,355 Anthwara: That is why you have come to us. 341 00:22:36,814 --> 00:22:41,110 To erase a stain of blood 342 00:22:41,986 --> 00:22:47,700 worn by your family for 23 generations. 343 00:22:55,291 --> 00:22:56,876 [Door opens] 344 00:23:04,466 --> 00:23:06,468 Mr. Worf, what is going on? 345 00:23:06,635 --> 00:23:09,805 We have unwelcome visitors, sir. 346 00:23:22,651 --> 00:23:25,404 I'm captain Jean-Luc picard of the enterprise. 347 00:23:25,571 --> 00:23:27,823 I am gul evek. 348 00:23:28,157 --> 00:23:30,409 What are all these people still doing here? 349 00:23:30,576 --> 00:23:32,661 The evacuation should be well under way by now. 350 00:23:33,162 --> 00:23:35,623 May I have a word with you? Alone. 351 00:23:37,333 --> 00:23:39,209 As you wish. 352 00:23:49,762 --> 00:23:51,442 It was my understanding that there would be 353 00:23:51,597 --> 00:23:53,974 no cardassian presence here for another six weeks. 354 00:23:54,141 --> 00:23:57,686 Your arrival here may have upset some very delicate negotiations. 355 00:23:57,853 --> 00:24:01,106 Negotiations? The status of this planet has been settled. 356 00:24:01,273 --> 00:24:02,358 What are you negotiating? 357 00:24:02,524 --> 00:24:04,526 I will be very happy to explain that to you. 358 00:24:04,693 --> 00:24:08,405 But for now, I must ask you and your men to leave immediately. 359 00:24:08,572 --> 00:24:11,052 Captain, we have been sent here to perform a preliminary survey 360 00:24:11,200 --> 00:24:14,453 of all the buildings and equipment being left behind. 361 00:24:14,620 --> 00:24:17,373 I have no intention of leaving until our mission is complete. 362 00:24:18,791 --> 00:24:22,378 Very well. Complete your mission. 363 00:24:22,878 --> 00:24:27,049 But remember, this is federation territory, gul evek. 364 00:24:27,216 --> 00:24:31,595 And until that changes, these people are under my jurisdiction. 365 00:24:31,762 --> 00:24:33,472 And I will protect them. 366 00:24:34,515 --> 00:24:36,725 - Is that a threat? - It's a fact. 367 00:24:36,892 --> 00:24:40,729 Bear that in mind while you conduct your survey. 368 00:24:58,747 --> 00:25:03,544 Lakanta: This is the habak, the focal point of our lives. 369 00:25:04,837 --> 00:25:06,422 Strangers are not welcome here. 370 00:25:07,589 --> 00:25:09,091 When I asked to come here, you said... 371 00:25:09,258 --> 00:25:11,593 You're not a stranger. 372 00:25:12,011 --> 00:25:14,763 I told you, I've seen you here before. 373 00:25:17,975 --> 00:25:19,184 What are those figures? 374 00:25:19,351 --> 00:25:21,603 They are mansara. 375 00:25:21,979 --> 00:25:25,899 Dolls that represent the different spirits that have come to this place. 376 00:25:26,859 --> 00:25:28,277 That one looks like a klingon. 377 00:25:31,947 --> 00:25:38,370 Our culture is rooted in the past, but it's not limited to the past. 378 00:25:39,079 --> 00:25:43,709 Spirits of the klingon, the vulcan and ferengi 379 00:25:43,876 --> 00:25:47,796 come to us just as the bear and the coyote, the parrot. 380 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:53,177 There is no difference. 381 00:25:54,803 --> 00:25:56,305 What should I do? 382 00:25:58,057 --> 00:25:59,975 Start the fire. 383 00:26:00,142 --> 00:26:01,643 Then sit and wait. 384 00:26:01,810 --> 00:26:03,353 What am I waiting for? 385 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:05,898 This is your journey, Wesley. 386 00:26:06,774 --> 00:26:10,152 I can open the door, but only you can go through it. 387 00:26:17,326 --> 00:26:19,286 Admiral, the Indian council is adamant. 388 00:26:19,453 --> 00:26:21,163 They refuse to leave dorvan v. 389 00:26:21,330 --> 00:26:22,372 Is there any indication 390 00:26:22,539 --> 00:26:25,250 the tribal council will change their position in the near future? 391 00:26:25,417 --> 00:26:26,460 No, sir. 392 00:26:26,627 --> 00:26:28,337 Then / see no other choice. 393 00:26:28,504 --> 00:26:30,506 Admiral, I have every reason to believe 394 00:26:30,672 --> 00:26:32,883 that they will resist any attempt to remove them. 395 00:26:33,050 --> 00:26:35,094 I strongly urge you to request 396 00:26:35,260 --> 00:26:37,429 an emergency session of the federation council. 397 00:26:37,971 --> 00:26:41,100 The issue of dorvan v must be reopened. 398 00:26:41,266 --> 00:26:44,186 Captain, I made that request two days ago. The answer was no. 399 00:26:45,229 --> 00:26:46,980 I'm sorry, but you have your orders. 400 00:26:47,147 --> 00:26:49,149 Starfleet out. 401 00:26:49,650 --> 00:26:51,693 So much for your reprieve from starfleet. 402 00:26:59,284 --> 00:27:03,622 Anthwara believes that I am responsible 403 00:27:03,789 --> 00:27:07,835 for the crimes of one of my ancestors against his people. 404 00:27:08,001 --> 00:27:10,087 Do you believe that? 405 00:27:10,254 --> 00:27:12,089 No, of course not. 406 00:27:12,256 --> 00:27:13,590 I respect his belief, 407 00:27:15,134 --> 00:27:19,138 but I do not see how it can have any bearing on this mission. 408 00:27:20,430 --> 00:27:23,183 But even so, I can't help wondering 409 00:27:23,892 --> 00:27:30,899 if a dark chapter in my family's history is about to be repeated. 410 00:27:32,067 --> 00:27:35,154 If those people take up arms against us, 411 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:38,198 then I cannot foresee the consequences. 412 00:27:41,201 --> 00:27:43,245 Mr. Worf, will you come in here a moment? 413 00:27:43,412 --> 00:27:45,164 Worf [over com]: Aye, sir. 414 00:27:52,129 --> 00:27:54,047 Mr. Worf, 415 00:27:54,923 --> 00:27:58,594 will you begin preparations to remove the inhabitants from dorvan v? 416 00:27:58,760 --> 00:28:00,470 Aye, sir. 417 00:28:39,593 --> 00:28:41,178 Jack: Wesley. 418 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:44,723 Dad? 419 00:28:45,641 --> 00:28:47,267 You've reached the end, Wesley. 420 00:28:48,060 --> 00:28:49,770 The end of what? 421 00:28:49,937 --> 00:28:50,979 This journey. 422 00:28:51,146 --> 00:28:54,149 One you started a long time ago. 423 00:28:54,524 --> 00:28:56,318 When I left you and your mother. 424 00:28:56,902 --> 00:28:58,820 You mean, when you died. 425 00:28:58,987 --> 00:29:02,282 You set out on a journey that wasn't your own. 426 00:29:02,449 --> 00:29:05,661 Now it's time to find a path that is truly yours. 427 00:29:05,827 --> 00:29:08,538 Don't follow me any further. 428 00:29:08,705 --> 00:29:10,499 I don't understand. 429 00:29:10,666 --> 00:29:14,503 Yes, you do. It's just hard for you to accept. 430 00:29:15,170 --> 00:29:18,423 Goodbye, Wesley, and good luck. 431 00:29:21,510 --> 00:29:23,220 Dad, wait. 432 00:29:45,492 --> 00:29:47,327 Mr. Crusher. 433 00:29:48,704 --> 00:29:50,122 Are you all right? 434 00:29:50,289 --> 00:29:51,999 Yeah, worf, I'm fine. 435 00:29:53,583 --> 00:29:55,210 Lay out a confinement-beam trace 436 00:29:55,377 --> 00:29:57,170 along the southeastern side of the village. 437 00:29:57,337 --> 00:29:59,756 And be discreet. We do not wish to alarm these people. 438 00:29:59,923 --> 00:30:01,717 Yes, sir. 439 00:30:04,928 --> 00:30:09,099 Worf, what are you doing? 440 00:30:12,060 --> 00:30:13,895 We are laying out transporter coordinates 441 00:30:14,062 --> 00:30:15,689 for a security perimeter. 442 00:30:15,856 --> 00:30:19,401 It may be necessary to remove these people by force. 443 00:30:23,989 --> 00:30:28,410 Worf, we can't do this. 444 00:30:28,744 --> 00:30:32,289 These people deserve better than to be removed from their homes. 445 00:30:32,456 --> 00:30:34,056 I understand, but now is not the time... 446 00:30:34,166 --> 00:30:35,667 Do you know what they're trying to do? 447 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:39,046 They're preparing to beam you away and take you to their ship. 448 00:30:39,212 --> 00:30:40,892 You're not gonna let them do that, are you? 449 00:30:41,048 --> 00:30:44,801 - All: No! - No, we won't. 450 00:30:44,968 --> 00:30:46,303 Leave now. 451 00:30:46,470 --> 00:30:48,430 Man 1: Yeah, leave. Man 2: Yeah, go on, leave. 452 00:30:48,597 --> 00:30:50,265 [Clamoring] 453 00:30:55,354 --> 00:30:57,105 Inexcusable. 454 00:30:57,272 --> 00:30:59,775 You defied the orders of the ranking officer on the scene. 455 00:30:59,941 --> 00:31:03,153 You put the lives of the entire away team in jeopardy, 456 00:31:03,320 --> 00:31:06,740 and you made an already tense situation worse. 457 00:31:09,159 --> 00:31:14,247 Your actions reflect very badly on this ship and on that uniform. 458 00:31:15,165 --> 00:31:19,836 Now, I want an explanation, Mr. Crusher, and I want it now. 459 00:31:24,383 --> 00:31:26,218 What you're doing down there is wrong. 460 00:31:27,302 --> 00:31:29,888 These people are not some random group of colonists. 461 00:31:30,055 --> 00:31:31,575 They're a unique culture with a history 462 00:31:31,723 --> 00:31:33,433 that predates the federation and starfleet. 463 00:31:33,600 --> 00:31:35,977 That does not alter the fact that my orders are to... 464 00:31:36,144 --> 00:31:37,784 I know admiral nechayev gave you an order. 465 00:31:37,938 --> 00:31:40,816 And she was given an order from the federation council. 466 00:31:40,982 --> 00:31:42,109 But it's still wrong. 467 00:31:42,275 --> 00:31:46,071 That decision is not yours to make, cadet 468 00:31:47,823 --> 00:31:50,450 I don't know what has got into you lately. 469 00:31:50,617 --> 00:31:52,577 And frankly, right now, I don't care. 470 00:31:52,744 --> 00:31:54,121 But I will tell you this: 471 00:31:54,287 --> 00:31:55,789 While you wear that uniform, 472 00:31:55,956 --> 00:31:58,750 you will obey every order you are given. 473 00:31:58,917 --> 00:32:02,712 And you will conform to starfleet regulations and rules of conduct. 474 00:32:02,879 --> 00:32:04,131 Is that clear? 475 00:32:04,297 --> 00:32:06,299 Yes, sir, it is. 476 00:32:07,134 --> 00:32:10,137 But I won't be wearing this uniform anylongen 477 00:32:10,679 --> 00:32:13,181 I'm resigning from the academy. 478 00:32:18,103 --> 00:32:19,938 [Door opens then closes] 479 00:32:22,691 --> 00:32:24,051 Riker [over com]: Riker to captain. 480 00:32:24,192 --> 00:32:25,694 Go ahead, number one. 481 00:32:25,861 --> 00:32:27,341 Riker: Gul evek wants to meet with you 482 00:32:27,487 --> 00:32:30,198 to discuss the situation on the surface. 483 00:32:31,658 --> 00:32:34,244 Have him come aboard. I'll see him in here. 484 00:32:34,411 --> 00:32:36,037 Riker: Aye, sir. 485 00:32:44,171 --> 00:32:45,964 Why are you doing this? 486 00:32:46,131 --> 00:32:48,383 Wesley: I told you. 487 00:32:49,885 --> 00:32:52,637 Starfleet isn't for me. 488 00:32:54,639 --> 00:32:58,477 Look, I may not be able to stop you from throwing away your entire life, 489 00:32:58,643 --> 00:33:02,355 but you are going to stand here and explain it to me first. 490 00:33:02,522 --> 00:33:04,274 You owe me that much. 491 00:33:09,237 --> 00:33:10,572 I saw dad today. 492 00:33:10,739 --> 00:33:13,575 He told me not to follow him. 493 00:33:14,784 --> 00:33:16,119 You what? 494 00:33:17,162 --> 00:33:20,457 I was participating in an Indian ritual. 495 00:33:20,624 --> 00:33:22,792 And I had a vision. 496 00:33:23,126 --> 00:33:26,296 Dad came to me and told me not to follow him. 497 00:33:26,463 --> 00:33:29,508 He said I had to find my own path. 498 00:33:29,883 --> 00:33:31,927 Is that what this is all about? 499 00:33:32,093 --> 00:33:35,555 A vision told you to leave the academy, and now you're packing your bags? 500 00:33:37,098 --> 00:33:38,850 No, it's more than that. 501 00:33:39,017 --> 00:33:42,354 I've known I needed to do this for a long time. 502 00:33:42,521 --> 00:33:44,731 I just haven't been able to admit it to myself. 503 00:33:44,898 --> 00:33:46,658 But you always said that being at the academy 504 00:33:46,816 --> 00:33:48,576 was the best thing that ever happened to you. 505 00:33:48,735 --> 00:33:50,862 I know. For a while, it was. 506 00:33:51,029 --> 00:33:54,908 But as time went on and graduation got closer, 507 00:33:55,075 --> 00:33:57,244 I started feeling really depressed. 508 00:33:57,410 --> 00:33:59,037 I thought maybe it was the workload 509 00:33:59,204 --> 00:34:01,873 or the stress of being away from home. 510 00:34:02,040 --> 00:34:05,210 But it didn't go away. It just got worse. 511 00:34:09,464 --> 00:34:12,008 Why didn't you ever say anything? 512 00:34:12,175 --> 00:34:16,304 I didn't wanna disappoint you or captain picard or my friends. 513 00:34:16,471 --> 00:34:18,390 You guys were all so proud of me. 514 00:34:19,140 --> 00:34:22,811 I'd be proud of you no matter what you were doing, Wesley. 515 00:34:22,978 --> 00:34:25,522 I love you. 516 00:34:25,689 --> 00:34:27,732 I know, mom. 517 00:34:29,317 --> 00:34:33,446 I guess the truth is that I was afraid of disappointing myself. 518 00:34:35,031 --> 00:34:37,909 I never questioned the fact that I would be in starfleet. 519 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:44,124 But when dad said not to follow him, it just made so much sense. 520 00:34:44,457 --> 00:34:47,043 Everything is so clear now. 521 00:34:51,756 --> 00:34:55,468 Maybe it is partly my fault. 522 00:34:59,014 --> 00:35:01,516 We didn't realize the kind of pressure we were putting on you 523 00:35:01,683 --> 00:35:04,853 to be exactly what we expected you to be. 524 00:35:06,271 --> 00:35:08,440 Oh, I don't blame you at all. 525 00:35:08,607 --> 00:35:10,483 This is my decision. 526 00:35:10,650 --> 00:35:11,943 It always has been. 527 00:35:14,154 --> 00:35:19,075 You know that alien from tau ceti, 528 00:35:19,242 --> 00:35:21,870 the one who could control warp fields with his mind? 529 00:35:22,037 --> 00:35:23,079 The traveler. 530 00:35:23,246 --> 00:35:29,210 He told captain picard a long time ago that you were very special, like Mozart. 531 00:35:30,629 --> 00:35:32,380 And that you were destined for something 532 00:35:32,547 --> 00:35:34,341 quite different from the rest of us. 533 00:35:35,216 --> 00:35:37,969 Maybe this is the first step. 534 00:35:40,305 --> 00:35:42,515 I love you. 535 00:35:43,099 --> 00:35:44,142 [Chuckles] 536 00:35:45,101 --> 00:35:47,354 I love you too, mom. 537 00:35:48,104 --> 00:35:50,565 You shouldn't be here, Wesley. 538 00:35:50,815 --> 00:35:52,359 Why? 539 00:35:53,443 --> 00:35:54,736 Get down. 540 00:35:57,489 --> 00:35:58,782 Wakasa: Bring them over here. 541 00:36:00,659 --> 00:36:02,410 Why have you taken these men prisoner? 542 00:36:02,577 --> 00:36:05,747 This is not their world. They have no right to be here. 543 00:36:05,914 --> 00:36:09,292 The terms of the treaty gives them the right to survey this planet. 544 00:36:09,459 --> 00:36:11,127 We don't recognize that treaty. 545 00:36:11,294 --> 00:36:13,421 Man 1: That's right. Man 2: No, go on, get out. 546 00:36:13,588 --> 00:36:15,090 Man 3: Get back. Man 4: Go away. 547 00:36:15,298 --> 00:36:17,217 [Clamoring] 548 00:36:21,930 --> 00:36:23,473 Worf to picard. 549 00:36:23,640 --> 00:36:26,726 An armed group of Indians has taken two cardassian prisoners. 550 00:36:26,893 --> 00:36:28,937 The situation is extremely volatile. 551 00:36:29,104 --> 00:36:30,230 Request instructions. 552 00:36:30,397 --> 00:36:32,482 Stand by, Mr. Worf. 553 00:36:33,817 --> 00:36:35,297 Have your ship lock on to your people. 554 00:36:35,443 --> 00:36:37,362 Beam them out of there before something happens. 555 00:36:37,529 --> 00:36:40,573 My people? What about these Indians of yours? 556 00:36:40,740 --> 00:36:42,075 They've taken hostages. 557 00:36:42,242 --> 00:36:43,535 This is our planet, captain, 558 00:36:43,702 --> 00:36:46,955 we will not be chased away by some unruly crowd. 559 00:36:47,122 --> 00:36:48,623 Gul evek to the vetar. 560 00:36:48,790 --> 00:36:51,350 Telak [over com]: This is g/inn telak aboard the vetar. Go ahead. 561 00:36:51,501 --> 00:36:53,837 Two of our men on the surface have been taken prisoner. 562 00:36:54,003 --> 00:36:56,339 Prepare to send an armed squad of troopers to rescue them 563 00:36:56,506 --> 00:36:57,841 and to occupy the village. 564 00:36:58,007 --> 00:37:01,302 Gul evek, those people are federation citizens, 565 00:37:01,469 --> 00:37:02,971 and I am sworn to protect them. 566 00:37:03,138 --> 00:37:07,517 If your troops attack that village, my security forces will respond. 567 00:37:07,684 --> 00:37:09,084 I hope you realize the consequences 568 00:37:09,227 --> 00:37:12,230 of federation officers firing on cardassian troops. 569 00:37:12,397 --> 00:37:13,982 Oh, yes, I do. 570 00:37:14,149 --> 00:37:18,528 That is why we must stop this now before it's too late. 571 00:37:21,948 --> 00:37:25,034 I cannot allow you to hold these men as prisoners. 572 00:37:25,201 --> 00:37:28,037 You have no authority here. 573 00:37:28,997 --> 00:37:30,915 [Phaser fire] 574 00:37:41,676 --> 00:37:43,470 What happened? 575 00:37:48,016 --> 00:37:49,058 Did you do this? 576 00:37:49,225 --> 00:37:50,518 [Lakanta ch uckles] 577 00:37:50,685 --> 00:37:53,188 I didn't do anything. You did. 578 00:37:53,938 --> 00:37:54,981 I did? 579 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:58,610 You pulled yourself out of their time. 580 00:37:59,027 --> 00:38:00,612 You took the first step, Wesley. 581 00:38:00,779 --> 00:38:02,530 My first step to where? 582 00:38:02,697 --> 00:38:05,408 To another plane of existence. 583 00:38:05,575 --> 00:38:07,035 Another way of thinking. 584 00:38:07,202 --> 00:38:08,244 I don't understand. 585 00:38:08,411 --> 00:38:11,122 You found a new beginning for yourself. 586 00:38:11,289 --> 00:38:15,460 The first step on a journey that few humans will ever take. 587 00:38:16,669 --> 00:38:18,046 Who are you? 588 00:38:22,967 --> 00:38:24,594 The traveler. 589 00:38:24,761 --> 00:38:28,097 I've waited a long time for this moment, Wesley. 590 00:38:28,890 --> 00:38:32,852 So all those things I saw in the habak, 591 00:38:33,853 --> 00:38:37,232 my father, and the things he said to me, 592 00:38:37,398 --> 00:38:39,108 that was your doing? 593 00:38:39,275 --> 00:38:41,569 I merely opened the door for you. 594 00:38:41,736 --> 00:38:43,947 What you experienced came from your own mind, 595 00:38:44,113 --> 00:38:47,659 your own spirit, if you wish. 596 00:38:47,826 --> 00:38:51,579 I hoped that you would open your mind to new possibilities, and you did. 597 00:38:51,746 --> 00:38:54,290 You pulled yourself out of time, don't you see? 598 00:38:54,457 --> 00:38:56,251 You've evolved to a new level. 599 00:38:56,417 --> 00:39:00,380 You're ready to explore places where thought and energy combine 600 00:39:00,547 --> 00:39:03,049 in ways you can't even imagine. 601 00:39:03,216 --> 00:39:08,388 And I will be your guide if you would like. 602 00:39:12,767 --> 00:39:13,977 What about them? 603 00:39:14,143 --> 00:39:16,563 I can't just leave them like this. 604 00:39:16,729 --> 00:39:18,940 They must find their own destinies, Wesley. 605 00:39:19,107 --> 00:39:21,860 It's not our place to interfere. 606 00:39:22,026 --> 00:39:24,112 - But... - Have faith in their abilities 607 00:39:24,279 --> 00:39:26,573 to solve their problems on their own. 608 00:39:34,080 --> 00:39:36,708 The cardassian ship is powering its weapons and its transports. 609 00:39:36,875 --> 00:39:38,955 Cardassian [over com]: This is the vetar to gul evek. 610 00:39:39,085 --> 00:39:40,211 Our troops are under attack. 611 00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:41,938 They're requesting immediate assistance. 612 00:39:42,088 --> 00:39:43,631 What are your orders? 613 00:39:43,798 --> 00:39:46,634 Evek, the last war caused massive destruction 614 00:39:46,801 --> 00:39:48,386 and cost millions of lives. 615 00:39:48,553 --> 00:39:50,972 Don't send our two peoples down that same path again. 616 00:39:51,139 --> 00:39:55,268 Not like this. Now, the future lies in your hands right now. 617 00:39:55,435 --> 00:39:57,478 Give us one last chance for peace. 618 00:39:57,645 --> 00:40:01,316 Cardassian: Gul evek, what are your orders? Can we open fire? 619 00:40:02,650 --> 00:40:04,652 Evek to the vetar. 620 00:40:05,278 --> 00:40:10,158 Lock on our troops on the surface and beam them aboard. 621 00:40:10,325 --> 00:40:12,160 Cardassian: But, sir, they've been fired upon. 622 00:40:12,327 --> 00:40:13,767 Those are my orders! Carry them out. 623 00:40:13,912 --> 00:40:15,792 - Yes, sir. - Beam up the away team immediately. 624 00:40:15,955 --> 00:40:17,498 Ensign: Aye, sir. 625 00:40:18,458 --> 00:40:23,838 I lost two of three sons in the war, captain. 626 00:40:25,214 --> 00:40:27,800 I don't want to lose the last one. 627 00:40:39,020 --> 00:40:42,941 Anthwara, I want to be absolutely sure 628 00:40:43,107 --> 00:40:46,694 that you understand the implications of this agreement. 629 00:40:46,861 --> 00:40:50,198 By giving up your status as federation citizens, 630 00:40:50,365 --> 00:40:57,455 any future request you or your people make to starfleet will go unanswered. 631 00:40:57,622 --> 00:40:59,832 You will be on your own. 632 00:41:00,917 --> 00:41:03,252 And under cardassian jurisdiction. 633 00:41:03,836 --> 00:41:05,797 I understand, captain. 634 00:41:05,964 --> 00:41:10,593 And we are prepared to take that risk. 635 00:41:11,803 --> 00:41:16,641 Will the cardassian government honor your agreement here? 636 00:41:16,808 --> 00:41:20,937 I believe I can convince them that this is an equitable solution. 637 00:41:21,312 --> 00:41:24,190 I cannot speak for every cardassian you may encounter. 638 00:41:24,357 --> 00:41:28,861 But if you leave us alone, I suspect that we will do the same. 639 00:41:31,072 --> 00:41:33,533 Will this be acceptable to the starfleet command? 640 00:41:33,700 --> 00:41:37,412 It will not be easy, but with admiral nechayev's support, 641 00:41:37,578 --> 00:41:40,164 I think they will go along with it in the end. 642 00:41:41,124 --> 00:41:43,292 Then if there's nothing else, I will return to my ship. 643 00:41:43,459 --> 00:41:45,878 I have a rather lengthy report to write. 644 00:41:46,045 --> 00:41:49,090 Captain. Anthwara. 645 00:41:51,759 --> 00:41:54,262 I was right, captain. 646 00:41:54,929 --> 00:41:58,307 You did not take us from our land, 647 00:41:58,766 --> 00:42:04,355 and you have wiped clean a very old stain of blood. 648 00:42:09,861 --> 00:42:11,612 [Door opens then closes] 649 00:42:16,617 --> 00:42:20,830 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 47755.3. 650 00:42:20,997 --> 00:42:24,208 The enterprise is preparing to leave dorvan v. 651 00:42:24,375 --> 00:42:28,713 But former cadet Wesley crusher will be staying behind. 652 00:42:28,880 --> 00:42:30,965 Picard: Where will you go? 653 00:42:33,801 --> 00:42:37,555 The traveler said that my studies would begin with these people. 654 00:42:38,097 --> 00:42:41,059 He said that they're aware of many things. 655 00:42:41,225 --> 00:42:43,436 I can learn a lot from them. 656 00:42:43,603 --> 00:42:44,645 [Wesley chuckles] 657 00:42:44,812 --> 00:42:47,148 That's just what I need, more studying. 658 00:42:47,315 --> 00:42:49,400 Somehow I think you'll manage. 659 00:42:49,567 --> 00:42:50,818 Me too. 660 00:42:50,985 --> 00:42:55,156 Well, good luck, Mr... 661 00:42:56,783 --> 00:42:57,992 Good luck, Wesley. 662 00:42:58,159 --> 00:43:01,996 Thank you, for a lot of things. 663 00:43:14,467 --> 00:43:18,888 Now, you be sure and dress warmly on those other planes of existence? 664 00:43:19,430 --> 00:43:21,057 Wesley: I will. 665 00:43:28,189 --> 00:43:30,441 - Bye, mom. - Goodbye. 666 00:43:35,905 --> 00:43:37,824 Picard: Energize.