1 00:00:03,629 --> 00:00:07,049 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 42859.2. 2 00:00:07,257 --> 00:00:11,428 We 're in orbit around antede III, awaiting the arrival of two dignitaries. 3 00:00:11,637 --> 00:00:15,140 Our mission is to escort them to a conference on planet pacifica, 4 00:00:15,349 --> 00:00:18,977 where they will be given the opportunity to join the federation. 5 00:00:23,232 --> 00:00:25,442 I thought you might find this interesting, Mr. Crusher. 6 00:00:25,651 --> 00:00:29,404 Few humans have seen an antedean in the flesh. 7 00:00:35,911 --> 00:00:37,037 Welcome. 8 00:00:37,246 --> 00:00:41,208 I'm Jean-Luc picard, captain of the enterprise. 9 00:00:49,424 --> 00:00:52,636 - Are they all right, sir? - Yes. 10 00:00:52,844 --> 00:00:55,556 This is their preferred way of space travel. 11 00:00:55,764 --> 00:00:58,392 Pulaski: Their physical condition is good enough, 12 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:01,019 considering the circumstances. 13 00:01:01,228 --> 00:01:04,022 It is a self-induced catatonic state. 14 00:01:04,648 --> 00:01:08,610 Their way of dealing with the trauma of space flight. 15 00:01:08,819 --> 00:01:10,487 Will we try to revive them? 16 00:01:10,696 --> 00:01:14,700 No, not until we reach the pacifica conference three days from now. 17 00:01:14,908 --> 00:01:16,952 Doctor, have you prepared a sickbay facility 18 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:18,662 to accommodate our guests? 19 00:01:18,870 --> 00:01:20,455 As soon as I can make some adjustments. 20 00:01:20,664 --> 00:01:23,208 Their physiology is unusual. 21 00:01:23,417 --> 00:01:25,043 You can store them for a few hours? 22 00:01:25,252 --> 00:01:27,092 Sure. I'll have them kept here, out of the way. 23 00:01:27,546 --> 00:01:30,591 - Mr. Worf, provide security. - Worf: Aye, sir. 24 00:01:31,508 --> 00:01:33,594 What's in that container? 25 00:01:34,261 --> 00:01:37,389 Vermicula. It's their food. 26 00:01:37,598 --> 00:01:41,018 When they come out of stasis, they'll be very hungry. 27 00:01:43,061 --> 00:01:46,565 - They eat this? - In great quantities. 28 00:01:52,112 --> 00:01:54,323 What a handsome race. 29 00:02:02,289 --> 00:02:05,000 So, what did you think of the antedeans, Wesley? 30 00:02:05,292 --> 00:02:08,754 They are rather strange-looking, commander. 31 00:02:08,962 --> 00:02:10,756 Judging a being by its physical appearance 32 00:02:10,964 --> 00:02:13,634 is the last major human prejudice, Wesley. 33 00:02:13,842 --> 00:02:15,677 The point is well-taken, Mr. Data. 34 00:02:15,886 --> 00:02:18,972 I'm sure that to the antedeans we are equally unattractive. 35 00:02:19,181 --> 00:02:20,599 Captain, we're being hailed 36 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:23,560 by a small transport vessel just coming into range. 37 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:24,936 Oh, my god. 38 00:02:26,938 --> 00:02:28,690 What's the problem? 39 00:02:29,900 --> 00:02:31,276 Troi: What's she doing here? 40 00:02:31,485 --> 00:02:32,565 Wesley: On-screen, captain. 41 00:02:32,736 --> 00:02:34,071 Starship enterprise, come in. 42 00:02:34,279 --> 00:02:36,073 Picard: We have you on viewer, pilot. 43 00:02:36,281 --> 00:02:37,866 Enterprise, [have a passenger. 44 00:02:38,075 --> 00:02:39,910 A vip passenger who I'm ordered to take... 45 00:02:40,118 --> 00:02:43,413 Oh, let me talk to them. I'm sure I'm more articulate than that. 46 00:02:44,998 --> 00:02:48,710 Captain, we are receiving starfleet orders granting a lwaxana... 47 00:02:48,919 --> 00:02:51,588 Lwaxana troi, daughter of the fifth house, 48 00:02:51,797 --> 00:02:56,593 holder of the sacred chalice of rixx, heir to the holy rings of betazed. 49 00:02:56,927 --> 00:02:58,845 Full ambassadorial status, sir. 50 00:02:59,054 --> 00:03:01,223 It looks like it's back into that dress uniform, sir. 51 00:03:01,431 --> 00:03:03,016 And yours as well, commander. 52 00:03:03,225 --> 00:03:05,394 She is listed as representing the betazed government 53 00:03:05,602 --> 00:03:06,645 at the conference. 54 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:09,064 Mother, please, don't do this to me. 55 00:03:09,272 --> 00:03:11,233 Lwaxana: Do what to you, little one? 56 00:03:11,692 --> 00:03:16,363 Oh, Jean-Luc, what naughty thoughts. 57 00:03:16,905 --> 00:03:20,784 But how wonderful you still think of me like that. 58 00:03:42,931 --> 00:03:47,227 Picard: Space, the final frontier. 59 00:03:47,769 --> 00:03:51,732 These are the voyages of the starship enterprise. 60 00:03:51,940 --> 00:03:57,070 Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds, 61 00:03:57,696 --> 00:04:01,867 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 62 00:04:02,284 --> 00:04:06,705 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 63 00:05:06,556 --> 00:05:09,518 It's so like my mother to do the unexpected. 64 00:05:09,726 --> 00:05:15,816 Oh, it will be pleasant to have her as a guest of the enterprise again. 65 00:05:17,025 --> 00:05:18,568 Energize. 66 00:05:25,951 --> 00:05:27,577 Lwaxana: Legs! Where are the legs? 67 00:05:28,036 --> 00:05:30,747 Where they belong, mother. Right under you. 68 00:05:30,956 --> 00:05:32,541 Oh, I hate that. 69 00:05:32,749 --> 00:05:36,211 I will never completely trust this device, Jean-Luc. 70 00:05:36,419 --> 00:05:38,463 Captain picard, mother. 71 00:05:38,839 --> 00:05:39,840 [Gasps] 72 00:05:42,133 --> 00:05:43,176 Explain to her. 73 00:05:43,385 --> 00:05:46,555 Riker: I'm sorry they startled you, Mrs. Troi. They're antedean delegates. 74 00:05:46,763 --> 00:05:48,243 They're being stored here temporarily. 75 00:05:48,557 --> 00:05:49,724 Delegates? 76 00:05:49,933 --> 00:05:52,936 Last time I saw something like that, it was being served on a plate. 77 00:05:55,438 --> 00:05:58,817 Oh, darling. 78 00:06:01,987 --> 00:06:03,613 Well, well, well. 79 00:06:03,822 --> 00:06:07,284 And you, Jean-Luc, I wasn't aware you had such handsome legs. 80 00:06:07,826 --> 00:06:12,414 My valet is waiting. You may beam him aboard now. 81 00:06:17,168 --> 00:06:19,296 You remember Mr. Homn, of course. 82 00:06:19,504 --> 00:06:21,590 It would be hard to forget Mr. Homn. 83 00:06:22,173 --> 00:06:25,427 I retained his services despite the outlandishly lustful thoughts 84 00:06:25,635 --> 00:06:27,304 he spews in my direction. 85 00:06:27,512 --> 00:06:28,972 You can put that down, homn. 86 00:06:29,180 --> 00:06:33,768 We can't deny the captain the honor of carrying my belongings. 87 00:06:33,977 --> 00:06:37,147 I will not interfere with Mr. Homn's duties this time. 88 00:06:37,355 --> 00:06:40,275 Oh, now that's not what you're really thinking, Jean-Luc. 89 00:06:40,483 --> 00:06:42,652 You forget I'm a telepath. 90 00:06:42,861 --> 00:06:47,032 Mrs. Troi, since this is obviously significant to you, 91 00:06:56,791 --> 00:06:58,460 I'll carry it. 92 00:07:00,462 --> 00:07:01,880 [Grunts] 93 00:07:07,552 --> 00:07:10,055 Just down this corridor. 94 00:07:10,972 --> 00:07:14,434 Lwaxana: He has nice legs too, little one. Is he still yours? 95 00:07:15,018 --> 00:07:17,687 Troi: Humans no longer own each other that way, mother. 96 00:07:17,896 --> 00:07:19,731 Really? 97 00:07:20,815 --> 00:07:24,235 That's a custom we may have to introduce again. 98 00:07:30,158 --> 00:07:31,284 Thank you. 99 00:07:31,493 --> 00:07:33,411 Glad to help. 100 00:07:37,415 --> 00:07:39,417 Well, I trust you will be comfortable here. 101 00:07:39,834 --> 00:07:41,544 - If you will excuse me. - Lwaxana: Uh... 102 00:07:41,711 --> 00:07:45,882 I am serving a betazoid dinner of greeting tonight, captain. 103 00:07:46,091 --> 00:07:48,635 It is an ambassadorial function. 104 00:07:48,843 --> 00:07:50,887 It sounds delightful. 105 00:07:54,808 --> 00:07:56,851 He's a fine man. 106 00:07:57,185 --> 00:08:00,355 Solid. Reliable. 107 00:08:01,773 --> 00:08:06,277 He's a little bit on the stuffy side but, all in all, he's not that bad. 108 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:07,612 I can't believe you, mother. 109 00:08:07,821 --> 00:08:10,573 You sound like you're sizing up a commodity. 110 00:08:10,782 --> 00:08:15,829 But that's exactly what men are, darling, especially human men. 111 00:08:16,287 --> 00:08:19,082 Was your father ever unhappy with me? 112 00:08:19,290 --> 00:08:22,502 No. He worshiped you. 113 00:08:22,711 --> 00:08:25,880 But I don't think I'll ever learn to see men the way you do. 114 00:08:26,923 --> 00:08:29,759 You will as you mature, darling. 115 00:08:30,051 --> 00:08:33,888 And the men in your life are going to bless you for it. 116 00:08:34,305 --> 00:08:36,891 You're so beautiful. 117 00:08:39,144 --> 00:08:43,189 Then she actually complimented captain picard on his legs? 118 00:08:43,398 --> 00:08:45,942 I would have thought a telepath would be more discreet, sir. 119 00:08:46,151 --> 00:08:48,379 Riker: Exactly the opposite. She knows what's on your mind, 120 00:08:48,403 --> 00:08:51,031 and she lets you know what's on hers. 121 00:08:51,197 --> 00:08:52,198 [Laughing] 122 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:53,616 Picard: Gentlemen. 123 00:08:59,456 --> 00:09:01,207 I think we must not lose sight of the fact 124 00:09:01,416 --> 00:09:02,751 that we are talking about someone 125 00:09:02,959 --> 00:09:05,420 who has been granted ambassadorial rank. 126 00:09:05,628 --> 00:09:09,549 Even though she may appear somewhat eccentric, 127 00:09:09,758 --> 00:09:12,719 lwaxana troi must be treated with the appropriate respect. 128 00:09:12,927 --> 00:09:14,637 Is that understood? 129 00:09:17,891 --> 00:09:18,892 Picard to pulaski. 130 00:09:19,059 --> 00:09:20,453 Pulaski [over intercom]: Yes, captain. 131 00:09:20,477 --> 00:09:23,313 When did you last look in on the antedean guests? 132 00:09:23,646 --> 00:09:25,273 Doing so right now, captain. 133 00:09:25,482 --> 00:09:27,275 Are they still catatonic? 134 00:09:27,484 --> 00:09:30,445 Status of the beings is unchanged. 135 00:09:31,488 --> 00:09:34,532 Pulse still steady. 136 00:09:34,949 --> 00:09:38,536 Respiration, normal for them. 137 00:09:38,745 --> 00:09:41,456 Understood. Keep me informed. Picard out. 138 00:09:41,664 --> 00:09:43,708 I'll be in my quarters. 139 00:09:43,917 --> 00:09:47,295 It will be a dress-uniform dinner, gentlemen. 140 00:09:52,383 --> 00:09:55,553 To which dinner was the captain referring, sir? 141 00:09:55,887 --> 00:09:59,057 Nothing I've been invited to. Any of you? 142 00:10:05,939 --> 00:10:07,816 Very interesting. 143 00:10:18,326 --> 00:10:19,911 Picard: Doctor? 144 00:10:20,703 --> 00:10:23,373 You're not attending the dinner with the rest of us this evening? 145 00:10:23,581 --> 00:10:26,960 Well, I've already eaten but, thanks, captain. 146 00:11:13,882 --> 00:11:15,133 [Sighs] 147 00:11:22,724 --> 00:11:24,976 I seem to be a little early. 148 00:11:28,521 --> 00:11:31,191 I'm sure the others will be here soon. 149 00:11:35,570 --> 00:11:38,656 The other officers? Commander riker, counselor troi? 150 00:11:51,294 --> 00:11:53,463 Hello, Jean-Luc. 151 00:11:55,798 --> 00:11:58,343 So glad you could come. 152 00:12:11,981 --> 00:12:15,860 A toast, to earth men, who, despite their many faults, 153 00:12:16,027 --> 00:12:19,447 have that unique ability to charm women of all races 154 00:12:19,614 --> 00:12:22,742 in all corners of the galaxy. 155 00:12:24,494 --> 00:12:26,621 Speaking on behalf of men of earth, 156 00:12:26,829 --> 00:12:30,416 which is indeed an awesome responsibility, I thank you. 157 00:12:41,302 --> 00:12:43,346 I know what you're thinking, captain. 158 00:12:43,554 --> 00:12:44,722 You do? 159 00:12:45,098 --> 00:12:50,228 You're wondering whether I'm seeing any other men on a serious basis. 160 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:52,313 Well, actually, I wasn't... 161 00:12:52,522 --> 00:12:54,732 I wouldn't worry about it, Jean-Luc. 162 00:12:56,943 --> 00:13:00,947 Competition seems to bring out the best in the human male. 163 00:13:06,661 --> 00:13:08,997 The fact is, I, um... 164 00:13:10,707 --> 00:13:13,584 I was not expecting this setting. 165 00:13:13,793 --> 00:13:17,338 I had assumed that my senior bridge officers would be attending. 166 00:13:17,755 --> 00:13:21,342 You never assume anything where lwaxana troi is concerned. 167 00:13:21,676 --> 00:13:25,805 Betazoid women are full of surprises. 168 00:13:30,977 --> 00:13:33,146 Oh, strange. 169 00:13:35,106 --> 00:13:37,984 I'm not really very hungry tonight. 170 00:13:38,901 --> 00:13:41,237 I wonder what's made me lose my appetite. 171 00:13:41,446 --> 00:13:43,406 Any ideas? 172 00:13:43,948 --> 00:13:45,366 [Gong chimes] 173 00:13:48,411 --> 00:13:50,413 Of course. You're giving thanks for your food. 174 00:13:50,621 --> 00:13:52,832 I had forgotten about that. 175 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:58,504 I wonder how many other cultures have similar customs. 176 00:14:00,214 --> 00:14:01,549 I don't know. 177 00:14:03,426 --> 00:14:05,636 Well, let's find out. 178 00:14:05,845 --> 00:14:06,846 Commander data? 179 00:14:07,013 --> 00:14:08,373 Data [over intercom]: Yes, captain? 180 00:14:08,514 --> 00:14:11,851 Mrs. Troi and I are having a very interesting discussion 181 00:14:12,060 --> 00:14:16,439 about various societies' ways of giving thanks. 182 00:14:16,647 --> 00:14:19,400 The betazoids' use of the chime, for instance. 183 00:14:19,609 --> 00:14:23,446 Data: The use of the chime is quite unique but not at all dissimilar 184 00:14:23,613 --> 00:14:26,783 to the oolans of marejaretus vi, who use two large stones 185 00:14:26,991 --> 00:14:29,452 which are continuously struck together during the meal. 186 00:14:29,660 --> 00:14:32,330 Those at the dinner must eat until the stones are broken. 187 00:14:32,538 --> 00:14:35,124 Or the oligarch y at atifs iv which requires a... 188 00:14:35,291 --> 00:14:39,128 Data, this is fascinating. Don't you agree, Mrs. Troi? 189 00:14:39,337 --> 00:14:43,299 Commander, if your duties permit, why don't you join us for dessert? 190 00:14:43,508 --> 00:14:46,177 I'm sure that Mrs. Troi would much appreciate 191 00:14:46,386 --> 00:14:48,429 - the pleasure of your company. - What? 192 00:14:48,638 --> 00:14:52,350 Indeed, sir. I'm on my way. Data out. 193 00:14:53,142 --> 00:14:54,602 How could you possibly think 194 00:14:54,811 --> 00:14:56,813 I would wanna share our special time together 195 00:14:57,021 --> 00:14:59,607 with that robot of yours? 196 00:14:59,816 --> 00:15:03,444 Because of data's wonderful after-dinner conversation. 197 00:15:03,653 --> 00:15:07,323 His anecdotes are the stuff of legends aboard this ship. 198 00:15:09,826 --> 00:15:11,994 So by using the square root of pi, 199 00:15:12,203 --> 00:15:14,288 and multiplying it by nine to the third power, 200 00:15:14,497 --> 00:15:16,916 I was able to accurately calculate the distance 201 00:15:17,125 --> 00:15:19,627 between the omicron system and the crab nebula. 202 00:15:19,794 --> 00:15:22,004 Oh. Ah. 203 00:15:22,171 --> 00:15:27,760 Fascinating, data. Absolutely fascinating. 204 00:15:28,886 --> 00:15:32,140 I'm sure Mrs. Troi would love to hear the one 205 00:15:32,348 --> 00:15:39,981 about the anomalous chemical composition of, um, brown dwarf stars. 206 00:15:40,189 --> 00:15:41,941 - Not really. - Yes, captain. 207 00:15:42,150 --> 00:15:44,861 That is a particularly spellbinding subject. 208 00:15:45,069 --> 00:15:48,489 In most stars, the rare earth element europium 209 00:15:48,698 --> 00:15:51,367 is enriched relative to samarium and gadolinium. 210 00:15:51,576 --> 00:15:54,078 - That so? - It is. However... 211 00:15:54,287 --> 00:15:57,165 Your mother seems quite an interesting woman, Deanna. 212 00:15:57,331 --> 00:15:59,709 Hm. Perhaps I should tell you something 213 00:15:59,917 --> 00:16:02,003 about my mother's condition at this time. 214 00:16:02,211 --> 00:16:03,588 Condition at this time? 215 00:16:03,796 --> 00:16:06,841 It's something that occurs to betazed females 216 00:16:07,049 --> 00:16:08,843 as they enter mid-life. 217 00:16:11,137 --> 00:16:13,764 Mid-life as in a human female's menopause? 218 00:16:13,973 --> 00:16:19,312 Similar. It's only at mid-life that a betazoid female becomes, 219 00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:22,815 well, fully sexual, if you know what I mean. 220 00:16:23,024 --> 00:16:25,234 Yes, I think I do. 221 00:16:25,443 --> 00:16:29,572 I also think that I saw the captain on his way to her quarters. 222 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:31,616 I wonder if I shouldn't warn him? 223 00:16:31,824 --> 00:16:35,953 No. As ship's doctor, I'd consider it an excellent exercise 224 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:38,664 for his reflexes and agility. 225 00:16:39,165 --> 00:16:40,208 Doctor. 226 00:16:40,791 --> 00:16:43,336 For staying ahead of your mother. 227 00:16:45,213 --> 00:16:47,632 An animal is always at its best when hunted. 228 00:16:47,798 --> 00:16:50,259 Or when hunting. 229 00:16:51,010 --> 00:16:53,596 And at this point, the second co-orbital satellite 230 00:16:53,763 --> 00:16:56,557 avoids a collision with the first. 231 00:16:58,267 --> 00:17:01,103 Lwaxana: Deanna, darling, thank the four deities you're here. 232 00:17:01,312 --> 00:17:03,022 I hope I'm not interrupting. 233 00:17:03,231 --> 00:17:06,943 No. I must, as a matter of fact, be getting back to the bridge. 234 00:17:07,151 --> 00:17:11,614 Captain, perhaps I should remain and further entertain our guest. 235 00:17:11,822 --> 00:17:15,284 No. I mean, I'm sure you're needed on the bridge as well. 236 00:17:16,327 --> 00:17:21,249 Well, thank you for a delicious meal. 237 00:17:21,457 --> 00:17:23,751 We must do this again sometime. 238 00:17:24,460 --> 00:17:26,295 I know we will. 239 00:17:34,512 --> 00:17:36,639 Well, little one, 240 00:17:36,847 --> 00:17:41,227 the captain is every bit as charming as your father was. 241 00:17:46,148 --> 00:17:47,316 [Gong chiming] 242 00:17:57,743 --> 00:17:59,161 [Picard sighs] 243 00:17:59,912 --> 00:18:02,999 Data, you will never know how much I owe you for that. 244 00:18:03,207 --> 00:18:04,709 Indeed, captain? 245 00:18:04,917 --> 00:18:06,961 I know many more interesting anecdotes, sir. 246 00:18:07,169 --> 00:18:08,379 - For example... - Data. 247 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:09,964 - Sir? - Later. 248 00:18:10,172 --> 00:18:11,674 Yes, sir. 249 00:18:13,843 --> 00:18:16,262 Why would you come aboard at a time like this? 250 00:18:16,470 --> 00:18:19,599 Why, I had no choice. I was going to pacifica, you were going to pacifica. 251 00:18:19,807 --> 00:18:23,060 Don't be absurd, mother. You knew what would happen. 252 00:18:33,321 --> 00:18:34,363 What stage is it in? 253 00:18:34,572 --> 00:18:36,240 Oh, I have it completely under control. 254 00:18:36,449 --> 00:18:37,950 What stage is it in? 255 00:18:38,159 --> 00:18:41,162 Well, far enough along for me to enjoy it, little one. 256 00:18:41,370 --> 00:18:43,289 Now I know why you wore that dress. 257 00:18:43,497 --> 00:18:46,459 Wha...? Don't be ridiculous. This simple little dress? 258 00:18:46,667 --> 00:18:48,210 Nothing provocative about it. 259 00:18:49,295 --> 00:18:50,504 What are we going to do? 260 00:18:50,713 --> 00:18:53,341 Well, I'm going to do the only honorable thing there is to do. 261 00:18:53,549 --> 00:18:55,968 And I'd say your captain has the inside track. 262 00:18:56,469 --> 00:18:58,429 Mother, don't even think it. 263 00:18:58,638 --> 00:19:01,223 Why not? He was thinking about it all through dinner. 264 00:19:03,643 --> 00:19:05,061 [Sighs] 265 00:19:05,686 --> 00:19:07,438 I was what? 266 00:19:15,321 --> 00:19:17,323 I tell you, Deanna, 267 00:19:17,531 --> 00:19:21,952 for a telepath, your mother's accuracy leaves much to be desired. 268 00:19:22,286 --> 00:19:25,998 Actually, her telepathic prowess is quite advanced. 269 00:19:26,207 --> 00:19:29,627 - Except for now. - Except for now? 270 00:19:29,835 --> 00:19:32,672 Don't misunderstand me, counselor. 271 00:19:32,880 --> 00:19:35,299 Your mother is a beautiful person. 272 00:19:35,508 --> 00:19:38,928 Troi: My mother is beginning a physiological phase. 273 00:19:39,136 --> 00:19:43,015 It's one that all betazoid women must deal with as they enter mid-life. 274 00:19:43,224 --> 00:19:44,951 Riker: Yes, it's something troi warned me about 275 00:19:44,975 --> 00:19:46,686 when we first started to see each other. 276 00:19:46,894 --> 00:19:49,939 A betazoid woman, when she goes through this phase, 277 00:19:50,147 --> 00:19:51,649 quadruples her sex drive. 278 00:19:51,857 --> 00:19:53,776 - Or more. - Or more? 279 00:19:55,486 --> 00:19:59,490 - You never told me that. - I didn't want to frighten you. 280 00:20:00,533 --> 00:20:04,870 She has opted for the only dignified option open to her. 281 00:20:05,079 --> 00:20:06,956 Isolation. 282 00:20:08,124 --> 00:20:13,337 She has decided to focus all her sexual energy on one male, 283 00:20:13,546 --> 00:20:16,090 who will, of course, eventually become her husband. 284 00:20:17,633 --> 00:20:22,096 It seems, captain, that you are the early favorite. 285 00:20:22,304 --> 00:20:24,014 Congratulations, sir. 286 00:20:24,473 --> 00:20:26,684 I'm not amused, number one. 287 00:20:33,107 --> 00:20:35,151 There must be some way to convince her 288 00:20:35,359 --> 00:20:38,863 that it's quite impossible, 289 00:20:39,071 --> 00:20:41,449 without offending her. 290 00:20:41,657 --> 00:20:44,535 You cannot apply human-style logic to this, captain. 291 00:20:44,952 --> 00:20:49,707 A betazoid woman in the phase would be shocked and deeply resentful 292 00:20:49,915 --> 00:20:52,501 should you spurn any such advances. 293 00:20:52,710 --> 00:20:54,420 She would take it personally. 294 00:20:54,628 --> 00:20:57,214 Well, under the circumstances, 295 00:20:57,631 --> 00:21:00,718 I think it would be prudent 296 00:21:00,885 --> 00:21:05,139 if I were to make myself less available 297 00:21:05,306 --> 00:21:07,516 for the duration of the journey. 298 00:21:07,725 --> 00:21:09,226 Agreed. 299 00:21:09,769 --> 00:21:13,314 Picard: Setting, San Francisco, California, United States of America. 300 00:21:13,522 --> 00:21:17,193 The year, 1941 ad. 301 00:21:17,401 --> 00:21:21,405 The office of Dixon hill, private investigator. 302 00:21:21,822 --> 00:21:25,451 Computer: Program complete. You may enter when ready. 303 00:22:04,949 --> 00:22:06,659 Hi, dix. 304 00:22:09,286 --> 00:22:10,913 Madeline. 305 00:22:11,914 --> 00:22:13,958 Good to see you again. 306 00:22:14,166 --> 00:22:15,209 You're too much, dix. 307 00:22:15,417 --> 00:22:17,419 You make it sound like you ain't seen me in a year. 308 00:22:17,586 --> 00:22:19,004 [Madeline giggles] 309 00:22:21,131 --> 00:22:23,384 You got two calls. They're on your desk. 310 00:22:23,592 --> 00:22:25,302 - New cases? - Are you kidding? 311 00:22:25,511 --> 00:22:28,764 The last time we had a new case, Hitler and Stalin were bosom buddies. 312 00:22:28,973 --> 00:22:30,057 The landlord came by. 313 00:22:30,266 --> 00:22:32,226 He wants the geetus or he wants you out. 314 00:22:32,434 --> 00:22:35,062 - The geetus? - The moola, dix, the rent. 315 00:22:35,271 --> 00:22:38,232 And since we're on the subject, it's been a month since I've seen anything. 316 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:40,680 I know it's been tough since you got out of the hospital, 317 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:43,445 but I got responsibilities. 318 00:22:43,946 --> 00:22:48,200 Then I suppose I had better get a case. 319 00:22:48,409 --> 00:22:50,077 It wouldn't hurt. 320 00:23:17,938 --> 00:23:19,940 ["Let's get away from it all" playing on radio] 321 00:23:49,386 --> 00:23:52,097 Unavailable? Ship's business? 322 00:23:52,306 --> 00:23:55,434 You mean ship's business takes precedence over me? 323 00:23:55,643 --> 00:23:58,771 - I'm afraid so, mother. - Oh. 324 00:23:58,938 --> 00:24:02,650 Well, he was too old for me anyway. 325 00:24:02,858 --> 00:24:03,901 Homn. 326 00:24:07,488 --> 00:24:09,865 Perhaps we should consider my alternate plan. 327 00:24:10,074 --> 00:24:11,408 Troi: Alternate plan? 328 00:24:11,617 --> 00:24:13,535 Oh, you worry too much, little one. 329 00:24:13,744 --> 00:24:16,163 Your mother has the situation well in hand. 330 00:24:19,124 --> 00:24:21,126 ["Let's get away from it all" continues playing] 331 00:24:24,880 --> 00:24:27,466 There's a gentleman here to see you, Mr. Hill. 332 00:24:27,675 --> 00:24:30,803 And he doesn't look like a client. 333 00:24:31,470 --> 00:24:34,348 Hill, the name is Slade bender. 334 00:24:34,848 --> 00:24:36,558 Excuse me. 335 00:24:38,894 --> 00:24:40,312 [Music stops] 336 00:24:41,230 --> 00:24:43,190 What can I do for you, Mr. Bender? 337 00:24:43,399 --> 00:24:45,567 It's about alva. 338 00:24:46,944 --> 00:24:49,613 You'll have to be a little more precise. 339 00:24:49,822 --> 00:24:52,908 Okay, you wanna play stupid. That's Jake with me. 340 00:24:53,117 --> 00:24:54,660 A week ago a man came in here. 341 00:24:54,868 --> 00:24:57,579 He wanted you to find his girlfriend, name's alva? 342 00:24:57,788 --> 00:24:59,081 Did I find her? 343 00:24:59,289 --> 00:25:01,458 You know, you're getting on my nerves. 344 00:25:01,667 --> 00:25:04,420 You found her, all right, facedown in the river. 345 00:25:05,045 --> 00:25:07,297 Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 346 00:25:07,506 --> 00:25:09,800 Yeah. Yeah, we're all broken up about it. 347 00:25:10,009 --> 00:25:13,178 Especially the boyfriend, who's been indicted for murder. 348 00:25:13,387 --> 00:25:16,974 And what are you here to do? Ask for a refund? 349 00:25:17,182 --> 00:25:19,476 No, I'm here to kill you. 350 00:25:19,643 --> 00:25:20,787 Picard: Computer, freeze program! 351 00:25:20,811 --> 00:25:22,229 [Computer beeping] 352 00:25:28,902 --> 00:25:31,655 Computer, this isn't what I wanted at all. 353 00:25:32,114 --> 00:25:36,201 It's much too violent. I'm here to relax, not to dodge bullets. 354 00:25:36,410 --> 00:25:37,786 Reconfigure. 355 00:25:37,995 --> 00:25:39,515 Computer [over speaker]: Please define. 356 00:25:40,372 --> 00:25:47,212 Um... more ambience. Less substance. 357 00:25:47,463 --> 00:25:49,965 Do you wish to leave the holodeck and re-enter 358 00:25:50,174 --> 00:25:51,800 or continue from this point? 359 00:25:52,009 --> 00:25:54,178 No. I will continue. 360 00:25:54,553 --> 00:25:57,765 Program complete. You may continue. 361 00:25:58,223 --> 00:26:01,351 Madeline: There's a gentleman here to see you, Mr. Hill. 362 00:26:01,643 --> 00:26:03,520 Thank you, Madeline. 363 00:26:17,159 --> 00:26:19,661 You a private dick? 364 00:26:19,870 --> 00:26:22,289 That's what it says on my door. 365 00:26:22,998 --> 00:26:25,417 Is that supposed to be funny? 366 00:26:25,709 --> 00:26:27,753 Because if it is, 367 00:26:28,837 --> 00:26:33,842 you gotta know that I ain't in the mood for funny. 368 00:26:45,646 --> 00:26:48,440 Now, I came here on serious business. 369 00:26:48,649 --> 00:26:50,776 There's a job I want you to do for me. 370 00:26:50,984 --> 00:26:52,277 Computer, freeze program. 371 00:26:52,444 --> 00:26:53,862 [Computer beeping] 372 00:26:54,947 --> 00:26:56,240 Clear. 373 00:26:58,492 --> 00:27:01,203 Computer, this still isn't right. 374 00:27:01,411 --> 00:27:04,123 One kind of violence is being substituted for another. 375 00:27:04,331 --> 00:27:06,125 Reconfigure. 376 00:27:06,750 --> 00:27:09,211 - Computer: You may continue. - Thank you. 377 00:27:09,419 --> 00:27:11,130 You're through ducking me, hill! 378 00:27:11,338 --> 00:27:13,090 Computer, freeze program! 379 00:27:13,257 --> 00:27:14,675 [Computer beeping] 380 00:27:19,012 --> 00:27:21,390 Variations on a theme. 381 00:27:22,015 --> 00:27:27,104 Computer, perhaps I am not clearly defining my intent. 382 00:27:27,312 --> 00:27:30,440 Computer: The flexibility of the program is limited to the parameters 383 00:27:30,607 --> 00:27:33,443 of the Dixon hill novels. 384 00:27:36,363 --> 00:27:38,240 Of course. 385 00:27:40,909 --> 00:27:45,831 Even in this state, they possess a certain dignity, 386 00:27:46,081 --> 00:27:48,667 a graceful countenance. 387 00:27:49,376 --> 00:27:51,837 If you say so, lieutenant. 388 00:27:53,547 --> 00:27:55,257 I see. 389 00:27:55,465 --> 00:27:58,594 Is this how you felt when you first saw me? 390 00:27:59,887 --> 00:28:01,597 Well, 391 00:28:02,181 --> 00:28:04,391 maybe at first, a little. 392 00:28:05,642 --> 00:28:07,082 But now that I've seen more klingons, 393 00:28:07,269 --> 00:28:10,856 I've come to think you're handsome for a klingon. 394 00:28:12,232 --> 00:28:15,110 That didn't quite come out the way I meant, sir. 395 00:28:16,153 --> 00:28:17,571 [Lwaxana gasps] 396 00:28:21,742 --> 00:28:24,119 Lwaxana: I still say they look better in sauce. 397 00:28:24,328 --> 00:28:26,163 When will the good captain revive them? 398 00:28:26,371 --> 00:28:28,999 - Not until we reach pacifica, ma'am. - Oh. 399 00:28:30,918 --> 00:28:33,503 You seem a fine boy. 400 00:28:34,421 --> 00:28:37,090 One day you'll grow up to be a big, strong man, 401 00:28:37,299 --> 00:28:41,011 but I'm afraid I cannot afford to wait for you to mature. 402 00:28:42,137 --> 00:28:44,306 Now that's more like it. 403 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:46,683 Your thoughts, they're primal, savage. 404 00:28:46,850 --> 00:28:48,602 I like that in a man. 405 00:28:48,810 --> 00:28:50,312 I am not a man. 406 00:28:50,520 --> 00:28:52,272 Oh, which is in your favor, 407 00:28:52,481 --> 00:28:55,108 men so often being irrational and egotistical. 408 00:28:55,317 --> 00:29:00,197 But, unfortunately, I've grown accustomed to human companionship. 409 00:29:00,781 --> 00:29:02,366 Pity. 410 00:29:02,783 --> 00:29:05,661 You'd have made a fine choice. 411 00:29:08,038 --> 00:29:11,208 Well, who is next, Mr. Homn? 412 00:29:13,627 --> 00:29:16,380 Ah, yes. Well, let's do it. 413 00:29:16,588 --> 00:29:19,258 I'm not getting any younger. 414 00:29:23,512 --> 00:29:25,889 What was that all about? 415 00:29:35,107 --> 00:29:38,860 So, Madeline, I'll see you later. 416 00:29:40,320 --> 00:29:41,321 Activate program. 417 00:29:41,488 --> 00:29:42,489 [Computer beeping] 418 00:29:42,656 --> 00:29:44,491 - Leaving, dix? — uh-huh. 419 00:29:44,700 --> 00:29:46,493 You're not going to Rex's bar, are you? 420 00:29:46,702 --> 00:29:48,620 Rex's bar. Why do you ask? 421 00:29:48,829 --> 00:29:51,456 It's one of the messages I left on your desk. 422 00:29:51,665 --> 00:29:54,293 Oh, that sounds like an excellent idea. 423 00:29:56,253 --> 00:29:57,963 Would you care to join me? 424 00:29:58,171 --> 00:30:00,465 Me? Have a drink with you? 425 00:30:01,008 --> 00:30:03,468 - Why not? - There ain't no "why not" about it. 426 00:30:03,677 --> 00:30:05,887 It's just that this is the first time you ever asked. 427 00:30:06,763 --> 00:30:10,058 - Is that a problem? - Not for me. 428 00:30:10,267 --> 00:30:12,686 But you better take this. 429 00:30:17,316 --> 00:30:18,817 Why? 430 00:30:19,109 --> 00:30:23,322 Because if we're going to Rex's bar, you're gonna need it. 431 00:30:38,170 --> 00:30:39,588 [Man chuckling] 432 00:30:40,505 --> 00:30:42,507 [People chattering] 433 00:30:42,674 --> 00:30:44,676 [Jazz music playing over speakers] 434 00:31:04,196 --> 00:31:07,157 Hey, dix, what do you know and what do you say? 435 00:31:08,825 --> 00:31:11,536 Germany's getting ready to invade england. 436 00:31:11,745 --> 00:31:14,373 - Who's gonna stop them? - Somebody better. 437 00:31:14,581 --> 00:31:15,999 Just as long as it isn't us. 438 00:31:16,208 --> 00:31:19,836 The last thing america needs to do is fight in another world war. 439 00:31:20,045 --> 00:31:24,216 Actually, the second world war, although disastrous, did end 440 00:31:24,424 --> 00:31:27,844 with the United States taking its place as a dominant world power 441 00:31:28,053 --> 00:31:30,680 and cultural influence in the second half of the 20th century. 442 00:31:30,889 --> 00:31:35,227 Additionally, that war was a catalyst of technological advancement. 443 00:31:35,435 --> 00:31:41,108 Developments in rocketry and fission resonate on into the 24th century. 444 00:31:41,316 --> 00:31:44,069 I don't know if I should pour you one, dix. 445 00:31:44,277 --> 00:31:46,530 It sounds like you got a snootful already. 446 00:31:47,364 --> 00:31:49,783 - What's this? - The usual. 447 00:31:49,950 --> 00:31:53,495 Aha. Ah, yes. Now let me see, that would be scotch, neat. 448 00:31:53,703 --> 00:31:54,830 What else? 449 00:32:02,045 --> 00:32:04,131 And for the lady? 450 00:32:06,049 --> 00:32:07,426 Rye and ginger. 451 00:32:29,781 --> 00:32:32,409 Money. I keep forgetting the need to carry money. 452 00:32:32,617 --> 00:32:35,328 I must remember not to let this happen again. 453 00:32:35,662 --> 00:32:38,039 Right. I don't mind you being on the cuff, 454 00:32:38,248 --> 00:32:40,083 but you're up the sleeve halfway to my collar. 455 00:32:40,292 --> 00:32:43,086 |s that why you wanted to see me? About my bar bill? 456 00:32:43,295 --> 00:32:47,132 No. It's on account of Jimmy cuzzo. 457 00:32:47,340 --> 00:32:50,677 Jimmy cuzzo. I know that name. 458 00:32:50,886 --> 00:32:53,555 He's why I gave you the gun. 459 00:32:53,847 --> 00:32:57,767 What was the name of that case he was involved in? 460 00:32:58,518 --> 00:33:00,187 The parrot's claw. 461 00:33:00,812 --> 00:33:05,817 Jeez, dix. Cuzzo's the guy who iced Marty o'farron. 462 00:33:06,026 --> 00:33:08,266 They never would've nailed him if it hadn't been for you. 463 00:33:08,445 --> 00:33:10,614 Your testimony got him arranged. 464 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:13,658 Yeah, yours and mine. 465 00:33:14,284 --> 00:33:19,122 So you brought me here because you didn't want to face him alone. 466 00:33:19,331 --> 00:33:21,124 I don't wanna face him at all. 467 00:33:21,333 --> 00:33:24,002 I'm hoping that seeing us together will siow him up 468 00:33:24,211 --> 00:33:26,171 long enough to get some things straight. 469 00:33:26,713 --> 00:33:27,964 And if it doesn't? 470 00:33:28,632 --> 00:33:30,634 Then you'll just have to kill him. 471 00:33:36,181 --> 00:33:38,141 Bridge, this is Dr. Pulaski. 472 00:33:38,475 --> 00:33:40,435 [Over intercom] We've just completed the transfer. 473 00:33:40,602 --> 00:33:42,938 The antedeans are now in sickbay. 474 00:33:43,146 --> 00:33:45,232 Acknowledged, doctor. 475 00:33:47,776 --> 00:33:49,569 Mother, what are you doing here? 476 00:33:49,778 --> 00:33:52,739 You can't just stroll onto the bridge whenever you feel like it. 477 00:33:52,948 --> 00:33:54,449 I didn't just stroll on, clear. 478 00:33:54,658 --> 00:33:57,577 I took that turbo-tube or whatever you call it. 479 00:33:57,786 --> 00:34:00,163 The captain's not here? 480 00:34:00,455 --> 00:34:03,458 - Riker: He is busy elsewhere, ma'am. - Oh. 481 00:34:03,625 --> 00:34:07,003 Well, I have other interests as well. 482 00:34:07,337 --> 00:34:09,172 Troi: You're scheming something, mother. 483 00:34:09,381 --> 00:34:11,466 Don't try to fool me. I can tell. 484 00:34:11,675 --> 00:34:13,675 Lwaxana: You're always so melodramatic, little one. 485 00:34:13,718 --> 00:34:16,805 I'm not scheming. I'm deciding. 486 00:34:20,141 --> 00:34:23,979 Troi: Mother, not him. Lwaxana: And why not him? 487 00:34:24,646 --> 00:34:26,106 He's adorable. 488 00:34:35,532 --> 00:34:36,783 [Sighs] 489 00:34:36,950 --> 00:34:39,035 - Pulaski to bridge. - Riker: Riker here. 490 00:34:39,244 --> 00:34:41,288 The antedeans are coming around. 491 00:34:41,496 --> 00:34:44,624 They are currently in the early stages of post-hibernation. 492 00:34:44,833 --> 00:34:46,543 How long until they're fully conscious? 493 00:34:46,751 --> 00:34:49,170 Pulaski: I'd guess it to be a matter of hours now. 494 00:34:49,379 --> 00:34:50,964 Very well. I'll inform the captain. 495 00:34:51,172 --> 00:34:53,008 If you'll excuse me, ma'am. 496 00:34:54,467 --> 00:34:55,844 You're going to see the captain? 497 00:34:56,052 --> 00:34:58,096 But I thought he was tied up on ship's business. 498 00:34:58,305 --> 00:35:00,515 In a manner of speaking, he is. I'm not disturbing him. 499 00:35:00,724 --> 00:35:02,392 I'll just give him the message. 500 00:35:04,060 --> 00:35:05,520 Excellent timing. 501 00:35:05,729 --> 00:35:08,607 - You may also inform him about us. - Us? 502 00:35:08,773 --> 00:35:12,902 You don't mind if I let our ship's crew know first, do you, William? 503 00:35:13,111 --> 00:35:17,115 Friends, dear friends, you are all invited 504 00:35:17,324 --> 00:35:20,493 to a prestigious occasion on the planet pacifica. 505 00:35:20,702 --> 00:35:22,704 - There, 506 00:35:22,912 --> 00:35:25,749 on the shores of the western sea, 507 00:35:25,957 --> 00:35:29,419 in a traditional betazoid ceremony, 508 00:35:29,628 --> 00:35:35,675 your commander riker and I will be joined in the union of matrimony. 509 00:35:38,637 --> 00:35:39,846 Married? 510 00:35:40,180 --> 00:35:43,141 Until death us do part. 511 00:35:53,818 --> 00:35:56,112 Mrs. Troi, I don't know how to tell you this... 512 00:35:56,279 --> 00:36:00,075 Oh, I know how you feel, dear. You're overwhelmed with excitement. 513 00:36:00,283 --> 00:36:03,161 Oh, believe me, I understand. 514 00:36:03,370 --> 00:36:04,829 We'll talk about the details later. 515 00:36:05,038 --> 00:36:08,291 Right now there are preparations to be made. 516 00:36:11,586 --> 00:36:14,130 Why did you stop me? Somebody needs to set her straight. 517 00:36:14,297 --> 00:36:16,966 - I think I'll leave that to the captain. - Coward. 518 00:36:17,175 --> 00:36:18,843 Commander. 519 00:36:20,053 --> 00:36:22,013 Are you planning on going into the holodeck? 520 00:36:22,222 --> 00:36:25,141 I thought I might. Would you like to join me? 521 00:36:25,517 --> 00:36:29,145 Could you postpone our departure for just five minutes, sir? 522 00:36:29,854 --> 00:36:31,564 No problem. 523 00:36:36,486 --> 00:36:40,198 You said you had responsibilities. What exactly did you mean? 524 00:36:40,407 --> 00:36:42,534 You know about my mother's cousin, 525 00:36:42,742 --> 00:36:46,037 the girl from San Antonio I told you about? 526 00:36:47,414 --> 00:36:48,415 [Gasps] 527 00:36:48,581 --> 00:36:49,582 Jimmy. 528 00:36:56,172 --> 00:37:00,135 I'm as jumpy as haircut lapinski trying to land on a fraction. 529 00:37:00,343 --> 00:37:01,720 Sorry to bother you, captain. 530 00:37:01,928 --> 00:37:03,513 - Captain? Picard: Call me dix. 531 00:37:03,722 --> 00:37:06,891 Sorry to bother you, dix, but our two passengers have awakened. 532 00:37:07,100 --> 00:37:10,395 - Oh, then it's time for me to go. - What about Jimmy cuzzo? 533 00:37:10,603 --> 00:37:12,689 You can't leave Rex to face him alone. 534 00:37:12,897 --> 00:37:15,150 I'll be back before Jimmy cuzzo arrives. 535 00:37:15,358 --> 00:37:17,527 I guarantee it will be taken care of. Just relax. 536 00:37:17,736 --> 00:37:20,739 Your friends have time for one drink, haven't they, dix? 537 00:37:20,947 --> 00:37:23,783 Oh, yes, of course. One more round. 538 00:37:28,830 --> 00:37:33,251 These are my associates. This is nails from Chicago, 539 00:37:33,418 --> 00:37:35,462 - and this is, uh...? - Carlos. 540 00:37:35,670 --> 00:37:36,963 From South America. 541 00:37:37,172 --> 00:37:41,134 This is Madeline, my secretary, and I want you to meet Rex. 542 00:37:41,342 --> 00:37:43,382 You know, I don't think I ever heard your last name. 543 00:37:43,511 --> 00:37:46,931 Hm. Don't think I have one. Just Rex, that's all. 544 00:37:47,140 --> 00:37:48,725 So, fellas, tell me your troubles. 545 00:37:48,933 --> 00:37:50,727 Well, troubles, we've got some, captain. 546 00:37:50,894 --> 00:37:52,974 It seems a certain woman, both wealthy and beautiful, 547 00:37:53,104 --> 00:37:55,106 now thinks that she's going to marry me. 548 00:37:55,565 --> 00:37:57,609 Rex: She's got looks and bucks? 549 00:37:57,817 --> 00:38:01,488 Sounds like you've got yourself one heck of a deal. 550 00:38:05,325 --> 00:38:09,537 Oh, my fiancé just has to see how I look in this. 551 00:38:09,746 --> 00:38:11,664 Come along, homn. 552 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:20,548 Hello, computer? 553 00:38:20,757 --> 00:38:23,092 Is commander riker still on the bridge? 554 00:38:23,301 --> 00:38:27,180 Computer: Negative. Riker is currently in holodeck 3. 555 00:38:27,388 --> 00:38:30,099 Holodeck? Where is that? 556 00:38:30,308 --> 00:38:33,895 Follow the com panel lights. They will lead you there. 557 00:38:35,772 --> 00:38:37,273 Oh! 558 00:38:43,363 --> 00:38:45,198 Good god, what's that? 559 00:38:52,747 --> 00:38:55,041 I bet that's the broad with the big bucks. 560 00:38:55,250 --> 00:38:57,168 Hey, come on over here, darling. 561 00:38:57,377 --> 00:39:00,964 I've got the best stool in the house saved for you. 562 00:39:03,967 --> 00:39:07,011 So this is where you've been hiding, Jean-Luc. 563 00:39:07,220 --> 00:39:09,931 I'm surprised you let this part of the ship get this dirty. 564 00:39:10,098 --> 00:39:12,350 Oh, relax, commander. 565 00:39:12,559 --> 00:39:15,103 You've been making your true feelings quite clear. 566 00:39:15,311 --> 00:39:18,857 Obviously, you feel unable to handle me. 567 00:39:19,065 --> 00:39:22,694 Anyway, why would a beautiful, high-class lady like yourself 568 00:39:22,902 --> 00:39:25,405 wanna hook up with a mug like that? 569 00:39:25,822 --> 00:39:27,615 You're too good for him, if you ask me. 570 00:39:28,032 --> 00:39:30,201 You are a very interesting person. 571 00:39:30,952 --> 00:39:32,412 You're not so bad yourself. 572 00:39:32,620 --> 00:39:36,416 In fact, you're as much class as this joint's ever seen. 573 00:39:37,166 --> 00:39:38,501 Here. 574 00:39:38,710 --> 00:39:41,296 On the house. It's French. 575 00:39:41,504 --> 00:39:43,089 Well, almost. 576 00:39:43,548 --> 00:39:48,094 This is the most remarkable man. I've never met anyone like him. 577 00:39:48,511 --> 00:39:50,346 I don't suppose you have. 578 00:39:50,930 --> 00:39:52,682 He's strong. 579 00:39:53,016 --> 00:39:55,894 I get no thoughts from him at all, nothing. 580 00:39:56,227 --> 00:39:57,896 I've never known a man so able 581 00:39:58,104 --> 00:40:00,607 to keep his true feelings completely hidden. 582 00:40:01,316 --> 00:40:03,776 - That's because... - No man has ever 583 00:40:04,736 --> 00:40:06,946 been such a mystery to me. 584 00:40:07,155 --> 00:40:09,741 I usually know their thoughts before they do. 585 00:40:09,949 --> 00:40:11,743 But not with me, huh? 586 00:40:14,746 --> 00:40:17,790 And I never realized how erotic that could be. 587 00:40:23,004 --> 00:40:25,882 Carry my beverage to that table. 588 00:40:26,299 --> 00:40:29,302 We have some things to discuss. 589 00:40:55,244 --> 00:40:57,080 Should we tell her? 590 00:40:58,122 --> 00:40:59,290 [Picard sighs] 591 00:40:59,457 --> 00:41:01,668 I think it would be only fair, 592 00:41:01,876 --> 00:41:04,754 but let's allow her the moment. 593 00:41:08,341 --> 00:41:10,551 - Food, food. - Food, food. 594 00:41:10,760 --> 00:41:12,178 Worf, the vermicula. 595 00:41:12,345 --> 00:41:16,599 - Food, food, food. - Food, food, food. 596 00:41:20,353 --> 00:41:21,354 [Slurping] 597 00:41:21,521 --> 00:41:23,398 Pulaski to captain picard. 598 00:41:23,606 --> 00:41:25,206 Picard [over intercom]: Go ahead, doctor. 599 00:41:25,316 --> 00:41:27,527 Our passengers are on their feet. 600 00:41:27,735 --> 00:41:30,238 - Understood. - I'd better get to the bridge. 601 00:41:30,446 --> 00:41:31,698 What's their condition? 602 00:41:32,365 --> 00:41:33,616 Hungry. 603 00:41:36,744 --> 00:41:39,414 Would you like to be shown to your rooms? 604 00:41:48,798 --> 00:41:50,800 [Speaking indistinctly] 605 00:41:51,217 --> 00:41:53,469 Are you coming, Mrs. Troi? 606 00:41:53,636 --> 00:41:56,347 Uh, not just yet. 607 00:41:56,848 --> 00:41:59,809 Tell William that I'm sorry, 608 00:42:00,018 --> 00:42:02,895 but Rex and I are getting married. 609 00:42:04,981 --> 00:42:07,817 Mrs. Troi, your government expects me to deliver you 610 00:42:08,026 --> 00:42:10,194 to the conference on time, 611 00:42:10,361 --> 00:42:12,572 and that's what I intend to do. 612 00:42:12,739 --> 00:42:14,574 It's a pity. 613 00:42:15,658 --> 00:42:18,119 Duty calls, darling. 614 00:42:18,661 --> 00:42:21,581 But I'll be back for you later. 615 00:42:22,623 --> 00:42:26,669 Picard: Mrs. Troi, there is something you ought to know about Rex. 616 00:42:26,836 --> 00:42:27,837 Lwaxana: Oh? 617 00:42:37,221 --> 00:42:38,973 Imagine. 618 00:42:39,182 --> 00:42:41,684 Allowing me to go on like that with that man. 619 00:42:41,893 --> 00:42:43,978 Who doesn't even exist. 620 00:42:44,187 --> 00:42:46,522 But you always say you like surprises, mother. 621 00:42:50,443 --> 00:42:51,778 Why are they still here? 622 00:42:54,030 --> 00:42:57,241 Since you're going to the conference, you might beam down with delegates. 623 00:42:57,450 --> 00:43:00,328 Oh, they're not delegates. Those two are assassins. 624 00:43:00,536 --> 00:43:02,789 That is an outrage. Lies. 625 00:43:02,997 --> 00:43:05,666 We demand you transport us at once. 626 00:43:06,042 --> 00:43:07,168 Don't bother to deny it. 627 00:43:07,335 --> 00:43:10,797 Your minds are so unsophisticated I can read your thoughts in my sleep. 628 00:43:11,589 --> 00:43:13,466 Oh, their robes are lined with ultritium. 629 00:43:13,674 --> 00:43:17,011 Highly explosive, virtually undetectable by your transporter. 630 00:43:17,178 --> 00:43:18,971 [Computer beeping] 631 00:43:19,138 --> 00:43:20,932 She is correct, sir. 632 00:43:21,140 --> 00:43:23,267 I am detecting large amounts of ultritium. 633 00:43:23,476 --> 00:43:26,729 Of course you are. They were planning on blowing up the entire conference. 634 00:43:27,772 --> 00:43:29,232 Mr. Worf, take them to level 5. 635 00:43:29,440 --> 00:43:31,317 Disarm them. Hold them for questioning. 636 00:43:31,526 --> 00:43:33,069 Aye, sir. 637 00:43:37,532 --> 00:43:38,950 Lwaxana: 638 00:43:51,003 --> 00:43:54,715 Ah, well, I didn't find a mate, but I did save the conference, 639 00:43:54,924 --> 00:43:56,926 as well as your reputations. 640 00:43:57,135 --> 00:43:59,387 All in a day's work, I suppose. 641 00:43:59,595 --> 00:44:01,681 Goodbye, Mrs. Troi. 642 00:44:01,889 --> 00:44:04,976 And thank you. 643 00:44:10,231 --> 00:44:12,525 Energize, chief o'brien. 644 00:44:16,654 --> 00:44:21,951 Jean-Luc, shame on you for thinking such a thing.