1 00:00:04,254 --> 00:00:07,883 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 44932.3. 2 00:00:08,050 --> 00:00:10,969 The enterprise is preparing to enter the mar oscura, 3 00:00:11,136 --> 00:00:13,972 an unexplored dark-matter nebula. 4 00:00:14,139 --> 00:00:17,559 Commander data is modifying several of our photon torpedoes 5 00:00:17,726 --> 00:00:20,270 for an experiment designed to elicit more information 6 00:00:20,437 --> 00:00:23,106 about this unusual phenomenon. 7 00:00:32,950 --> 00:00:34,451 The initial dispersal pattern 8 00:00:34,618 --> 00:00:37,287 should not be more than seven kilometers in diameter. 9 00:00:39,456 --> 00:00:40,499 Jenna? 10 00:00:41,458 --> 00:00:42,543 Oh, uh... 11 00:00:42,751 --> 00:00:44,419 Six-point-eight kilometers. 12 00:00:45,379 --> 00:00:47,297 That should suffice. 13 00:00:47,464 --> 00:00:49,591 Is there something occupying your thoughts, Jenna? 14 00:00:49,758 --> 00:00:51,260 You seem somewhat subdued today. 15 00:00:52,135 --> 00:00:55,722 I bumped into Jeff again in the turbolift this morning. 16 00:00:55,889 --> 00:00:57,391 He asked me out to dinner. 17 00:00:57,558 --> 00:00:58,767 What was your response? 18 00:01:00,060 --> 00:01:01,853 I told him I'd think about it. 19 00:01:04,064 --> 00:01:06,024 As you requested, I will now remind you 20 00:01:06,191 --> 00:01:09,403 of the reasons you decided to end your relationship with Jeff. 21 00:01:09,570 --> 00:01:11,905 I guess I asked for this. Go ahead. 22 00:01:12,531 --> 00:01:14,451 You objected to the fact that he seemed unwilling 23 00:01:14,616 --> 00:01:16,326 to set aside sufficient time for you. 24 00:01:16,493 --> 00:01:19,830 You said he was unresponsive, that he never did the little things. 25 00:01:19,997 --> 00:01:22,117 You disliked the sound he made when he ate his soup... 26 00:01:22,207 --> 00:01:25,002 Okay, okay, I remember. 27 00:01:34,136 --> 00:01:36,930 This is the third time I have refreshed your memory. 28 00:01:37,097 --> 00:01:38,807 Do you wish to rescind our agreement? 29 00:01:40,183 --> 00:01:43,020 No, it's for my own good. It's just so easy to forget. 30 00:01:43,937 --> 00:01:46,023 Hand me the sequencer. 31 00:01:47,441 --> 00:01:51,194 Throughout history, many lovers have suffered the same difficulty. 32 00:01:51,361 --> 00:01:53,447 Anne boleyn was quite distressed that Henry viii 33 00:01:53,614 --> 00:01:56,116 preferred the company of his huntsmen over that of his wife. 34 00:01:56,867 --> 00:02:00,912 Since when did you develop an interest in romantic historical figures? 35 00:02:01,496 --> 00:02:04,249 Six weeks ago, when you and Jeff dissolved your relationship, 36 00:02:04,416 --> 00:02:07,878 I saw an excellent opportunity to study that aspect of human intimacy. 37 00:02:08,170 --> 00:02:12,341 As your friend, it is my responsibility to be supportive in times of need. 38 00:02:15,761 --> 00:02:17,220 That's, uh... 39 00:02:18,221 --> 00:02:20,390 That's very sweet, data. 40 00:02:21,808 --> 00:02:22,893 [Com beeps] 41 00:02:23,060 --> 00:02:24,436 Data: Data to bridge. 42 00:02:24,603 --> 00:02:26,688 We are ready to begin the first illumination test. 43 00:02:26,855 --> 00:02:29,566 Acknowledged. All science stations stand by. 44 00:02:29,733 --> 00:02:32,069 We're about to light up the nebula. Mr. Worf. 45 00:02:32,235 --> 00:02:34,237 Launch bay 1 shows ready, commander. 46 00:02:34,404 --> 00:02:36,156 Fire torpedo. 47 00:02:46,333 --> 00:02:47,709 Jenna: It's beautiful. 48 00:02:49,294 --> 00:02:52,631 Like watching fireworks when I was a little girl. 49 00:03:23,245 --> 00:03:27,290 Picard: Space, the final frontier. 50 00:03:28,041 --> 00:03:32,003 These are the voyages of the starship enterprise. 51 00:03:32,170 --> 00:03:37,259 Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds, 52 00:03:37,634 --> 00:03:41,722 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 53 00:03:42,222 --> 00:03:46,476 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 54 00:04:44,075 --> 00:04:46,036 [Band playing classical music] 55 00:05:26,117 --> 00:05:28,119 [Crowd applauding] 56 00:05:36,503 --> 00:05:38,088 - That was wonderful. - Really? 57 00:05:38,255 --> 00:05:42,092 - Oh. Really wonderful. - Ha, ha. 58 00:05:45,470 --> 00:05:46,721 [Sighs] 59 00:05:47,597 --> 00:05:49,391 Is something wrong? 60 00:05:49,599 --> 00:05:51,601 My tempo was way off. 61 00:05:51,768 --> 00:05:54,688 I felt like I was rushing through the whole piece. 62 00:05:54,855 --> 00:05:56,439 I do not believe that is so. 63 00:05:56,606 --> 00:05:58,775 Your rhythmic control has improved markedly. 64 00:05:58,942 --> 00:06:02,070 I heard no fluctuations during the performance. 65 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:06,950 Well, maybe, but I ruined the coda, I got confused with the phrasing again. 66 00:06:07,117 --> 00:06:09,786 I kept breathing at the wrong times. 67 00:06:09,953 --> 00:06:13,081 The contrapuntal nature of the composition is most demanding. 68 00:06:13,248 --> 00:06:15,292 We'll give more attention to the rhythmic patterns 69 00:06:15,458 --> 00:06:17,836 during our next rehearsal. However, 70 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:21,298 I am quite certain the audience was oblivious to such nuances. 71 00:06:21,464 --> 00:06:24,467 They seemed to enjoy the performance thoroughly. 72 00:06:24,634 --> 00:06:25,844 [Chuckles] 73 00:06:26,011 --> 00:06:28,972 Thank you, data, you're very generous. 74 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:34,352 Keiko: Every night miles leaves his socks on the floor. 75 00:06:34,519 --> 00:06:35,812 When we got married, 76 00:06:35,979 --> 00:06:39,149 I made the mistake of picking them up a few times. 77 00:06:39,316 --> 00:06:44,446 Then I realized, if I kept it up, I'd be doing it for the rest of my life. 78 00:06:44,613 --> 00:06:49,075 So I stopped, figuring he'd get the point and do it himself. 79 00:06:49,409 --> 00:06:51,328 One night goes by. 80 00:06:52,996 --> 00:06:54,497 A week. 81 00:06:54,664 --> 00:06:55,749 Ten days. 82 00:06:56,124 --> 00:06:58,835 By now, there's a pile of socks half a meter high. 83 00:06:59,002 --> 00:07:01,296 - Oh, come on, it wasn't half a meter. - After two weeks, 84 00:07:01,463 --> 00:07:03,298 I couldn't stand it anymore. I bundled them up 85 00:07:03,465 --> 00:07:05,175 and put them in the cleaning processor. 86 00:07:05,342 --> 00:07:07,260 And I'm still doing it. 87 00:07:07,427 --> 00:07:09,220 And a very good job she does of it too. 88 00:07:09,387 --> 00:07:10,430 - Ugh. - Ha, ha. 89 00:07:10,597 --> 00:07:12,641 Keiko, you sound just like data. 90 00:07:12,807 --> 00:07:14,407 He came over to my quarters the other day 91 00:07:14,559 --> 00:07:17,437 to give me a music lesson and he said the funniest thing. 92 00:07:17,604 --> 00:07:18,772 How did you put it? 93 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:21,691 About, um... about the mess? 94 00:07:22,192 --> 00:07:25,946 I believe I observed that you seem to have an aversion to orderliness. 95 00:07:26,112 --> 00:07:27,572 [All laughing] 96 00:07:28,490 --> 00:07:31,660 But it was not intended as a humorous remark. 97 00:07:31,868 --> 00:07:33,370 So before we started, 98 00:07:33,536 --> 00:07:37,040 he gallantly offered to help me straighten up. 99 00:07:37,707 --> 00:07:40,543 And a very good job I did of it too. 100 00:07:41,002 --> 00:07:42,295 [All laughing] 101 00:07:51,388 --> 00:07:52,764 Report, Mr. Data. 102 00:07:52,931 --> 00:07:54,531 I have nearly finished compiling readings 103 00:07:54,683 --> 00:07:56,810 of our most recent illuminatory burst. 104 00:07:57,560 --> 00:08:00,563 Dark matter density is nearly one order of magnitude 105 00:08:00,730 --> 00:08:03,066 higher than in similar nebulae. 106 00:08:03,233 --> 00:08:06,444 Life forms here may have developed in ways never before observed. 107 00:08:06,903 --> 00:08:08,571 Interesting hypothesis. 108 00:08:08,738 --> 00:08:10,658 Are there any m-class planets we could check out? 109 00:08:10,824 --> 00:08:13,827 Several, sir. The nearest is approximately three light hours 110 00:08:13,994 --> 00:08:15,328 from our present position. 111 00:08:15,662 --> 00:08:17,080 It's worth a look. 112 00:08:17,247 --> 00:08:18,832 We'll continue our survey along the way. 113 00:08:28,633 --> 00:08:31,803 Let's increase the flow rate and see if that helps. 114 00:08:40,061 --> 00:08:41,312 [Clanking] 115 00:08:50,488 --> 00:08:52,741 Sometimes in the summer we'd go on cookouts, 116 00:08:52,907 --> 00:08:56,119 just my little brother and me and my mother. 117 00:08:56,286 --> 00:08:59,622 Oh, she was hopeless without a replicator. 118 00:08:59,956 --> 00:09:01,750 We didn't care. 119 00:09:01,916 --> 00:09:03,960 Children often do not develop discerning palates 120 00:09:04,127 --> 00:09:05,920 until well beyond adolescence. 121 00:09:06,087 --> 00:09:09,090 It wasn't that. It's just that we felt so good being together, 122 00:09:09,257 --> 00:09:11,301 you know, as a family. 123 00:09:11,468 --> 00:09:14,471 We didn't have much of that after my father died. 124 00:09:14,637 --> 00:09:17,640 So those times were really special. 125 00:09:19,768 --> 00:09:22,520 I wish we were back there now, you and I. 126 00:09:22,687 --> 00:09:24,898 The unidirectional nature of the time continuum 127 00:09:25,065 --> 00:09:27,067 makes that an unlikely possibility. 128 00:09:27,609 --> 00:09:29,027 [Chuckles] 129 00:09:29,736 --> 00:09:32,530 That's what I love about you, data, you make me laugh. 130 00:09:33,490 --> 00:09:35,575 I don't know why I keep falling for the wrong men. 131 00:09:35,742 --> 00:09:38,828 Why can't I fall for somebody like you? You're perfect. 132 00:09:39,162 --> 00:09:42,165 That is not true. I have no human feelings. 133 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:46,336 But you give me so much. 134 00:09:47,212 --> 00:09:49,214 You spend time with me when I'm lonely. 135 00:09:50,006 --> 00:09:52,342 You encourage me when I'm down. 136 00:09:52,801 --> 00:09:55,720 No man has ever been kinder to me. 137 00:09:56,679 --> 00:09:58,598 Those are the things that matter. 138 00:10:04,896 --> 00:10:06,856 I better be going. 139 00:10:08,775 --> 00:10:10,527 With your permission, commander. 140 00:10:11,778 --> 00:10:13,696 Permission granted. 141 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:26,918 I don't know if you're aware of this, but you're very handsome. 142 00:10:45,562 --> 00:10:47,397 I'll see you tomorrow. 143 00:11:04,789 --> 00:11:06,541 Guinan: Hello, data. 144 00:11:07,542 --> 00:11:10,211 Would you like to try something new? 145 00:11:10,378 --> 00:11:13,590 It's a concoction I heard about on prakal ii. 146 00:11:13,756 --> 00:11:17,010 I think it's wonderful, but I need a second opinion. 147 00:11:23,600 --> 00:11:26,477 Eighty-seven percent saurian Brandy. 148 00:11:26,936 --> 00:11:29,856 Targ milk and denevian mead comprise the rest. 149 00:11:30,023 --> 00:11:32,775 There is an unusually high concentration of fructose compound 150 00:11:32,942 --> 00:11:35,111 - and monosaccharides. - Too sweet? 151 00:11:41,951 --> 00:11:44,287 Data, if I didn't know you better 152 00:11:44,454 --> 00:11:46,873 I would say you were a little 153 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,166 preoccupied. 154 00:11:49,459 --> 00:11:52,545 Lieutenant d'sora just gave me what could be considered 155 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:55,506 a very passionate kiss in the torpedo bay. 156 00:11:56,174 --> 00:11:57,217 Really? 157 00:12:06,935 --> 00:12:08,394 And? 158 00:12:09,312 --> 00:12:11,272 I was intrigued. 159 00:12:11,940 --> 00:12:14,901 Jenna seemed to be displaying genuine affection for me. 160 00:12:15,944 --> 00:12:17,445 Well... 161 00:12:18,029 --> 00:12:19,739 What do you think of her, data? 162 00:12:20,657 --> 00:12:22,659 I find her to be a competent officer. 163 00:12:22,825 --> 00:12:24,869 Highly motivated... 164 00:12:25,662 --> 00:12:27,580 Though somewhat lacking in her understanding 165 00:12:27,747 --> 00:12:31,000 of the theory underlying the dilithium-matrix application. 166 00:12:31,167 --> 00:12:32,835 I meant personally. 167 00:12:35,380 --> 00:12:37,674 I look forward to the time we spend together. 168 00:12:38,633 --> 00:12:41,928 Well, then it seems the next move is yours. 169 00:12:42,345 --> 00:12:43,680 What are you gonna do? 170 00:12:43,846 --> 00:12:45,598 I do not know. 171 00:12:45,765 --> 00:12:48,643 I have no experience in such matters. 172 00:12:49,477 --> 00:12:50,979 I require advice. 173 00:12:51,145 --> 00:12:53,314 Ha, ha. Don't look at me. 174 00:12:54,023 --> 00:12:55,483 No, no, data. 175 00:12:55,650 --> 00:13:00,321 I simply mean that I can't give you any advice here. 176 00:13:00,488 --> 00:13:04,409 It's not good to advise people about their first love affairs. 177 00:13:04,575 --> 00:13:07,203 That's kind of something people have to figure out for themselves. 178 00:13:08,329 --> 00:13:10,331 But I am not capable of love. 179 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:13,710 Then it's gonna be a very unique experience. 180 00:13:26,180 --> 00:13:27,223 [Meows] 181 00:13:27,390 --> 00:13:28,850 Missing someone? 182 00:13:29,309 --> 00:13:32,020 I found spot wandering through the corridor two sections away. 183 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:33,563 Thank you. 184 00:13:33,730 --> 00:13:35,565 Forget to secure the door when you left? 185 00:13:35,732 --> 00:13:38,401 The door sensor is programmed to recognize only humanoid forms 186 00:13:38,568 --> 00:13:40,361 for entrance and egress. 187 00:13:40,528 --> 00:13:42,655 Spot could not have triggered the mechanism. 188 00:13:43,573 --> 00:13:45,742 Maybe somebody came in while you were away. 189 00:13:45,908 --> 00:13:47,869 Let him out by accident. 190 00:13:48,619 --> 00:13:50,705 Has anything been disturbed? 191 00:13:50,913 --> 00:13:53,082 It does not appear so. 192 00:13:55,335 --> 00:13:56,919 Computer. 193 00:13:57,170 --> 00:13:59,213 Has anyone been in my quarters in the last 12 hours 194 00:13:59,380 --> 00:14:01,007 other than commander la forge or myself? 195 00:14:01,174 --> 00:14:02,800 Computer: Negative. 196 00:14:03,259 --> 00:14:04,844 That's pretty strange. 197 00:14:05,011 --> 00:14:06,771 To be on the safe side, maybe I should report 198 00:14:06,929 --> 00:14:09,932 a possible unauthorized entry to security. 199 00:14:12,393 --> 00:14:14,645 May I ask your advice... 200 00:14:15,188 --> 00:14:16,689 In a personal matter? 201 00:14:17,357 --> 00:14:18,441 Sure, data. 202 00:14:18,608 --> 00:14:21,527 Should I pursue a relationship with lieutenant d'sora? 203 00:14:22,362 --> 00:14:25,448 I thought she and Jeff arton were... 204 00:14:25,615 --> 00:14:27,825 They have discontinued their association. 205 00:14:27,992 --> 00:14:30,203 She has made the first move in initiating 206 00:14:30,370 --> 00:14:31,746 a relationship with me. 207 00:14:31,913 --> 00:14:33,748 What should I do? 208 00:14:33,915 --> 00:14:35,500 [Sighs] 209 00:14:35,708 --> 00:14:37,043 Boy. 210 00:14:37,502 --> 00:14:41,005 If she's just coming out of a bad situation... 211 00:14:42,382 --> 00:14:44,342 You know, sometimes 212 00:14:44,509 --> 00:14:46,969 it takes people a while, data. 213 00:14:47,136 --> 00:14:49,514 But then if theyjustjump right into another relationship, 214 00:14:49,680 --> 00:14:50,973 you see, that can be trouble. 215 00:14:51,140 --> 00:14:53,893 Unless of course, she's really ready, and then... 216 00:14:54,060 --> 00:14:56,813 Well, I guess it depends on whether or not you're really serious... 217 00:14:56,979 --> 00:14:58,356 [Chuckles] 218 00:14:59,482 --> 00:15:01,442 This can be a little complicated. 219 00:15:01,609 --> 00:15:04,737 Listen, my advice is, 220 00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:06,531 ask somebody else for advice, 221 00:15:06,697 --> 00:15:12,161 at least someone who's got more experience at giving advice. 222 00:15:16,457 --> 00:15:18,793 I think you should be careful. 223 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:22,380 This isn't just some experiment you're running, data. 224 00:15:22,547 --> 00:15:24,674 Jenna is a living, breathing person 225 00:15:24,841 --> 00:15:27,468 with needs and feelings that have to be considered. 226 00:15:28,094 --> 00:15:30,972 Then you do not believe I should pursue this any further? 227 00:15:31,139 --> 00:15:34,225 I didn't say that. I just want you to be aware 228 00:15:34,392 --> 00:15:38,062 that this is unlike any other more casual relationship 229 00:15:38,229 --> 00:15:39,313 that you've attempted. 230 00:15:39,939 --> 00:15:41,399 I have studied much human literature 231 00:15:41,566 --> 00:15:44,402 on the subject of love and romantic liaisons. 232 00:15:44,569 --> 00:15:46,696 There are many role models for me to emulate. 233 00:15:47,613 --> 00:15:50,992 Ultimately, Jenna will care for you for who you are, 234 00:15:51,159 --> 00:15:53,286 not what you imitate out of a book. 235 00:15:54,704 --> 00:15:57,165 My programming may be inadequate to the task. 236 00:15:58,374 --> 00:16:01,502 We're all more than the sum of our parts, data. 237 00:16:01,669 --> 00:16:04,672 You'll have to be more than the sum of your programming. 238 00:16:08,217 --> 00:16:11,554 Klingons do not pursue relationships. 239 00:16:11,721 --> 00:16:15,224 They conquer that which they desire. 240 00:16:16,726 --> 00:16:18,352 However... 241 00:16:19,687 --> 00:16:23,232 Lieutenant d'sora serves under my command. 242 00:16:23,399 --> 00:16:25,860 If she were mistreated, 243 00:16:26,027 --> 00:16:29,280 I would be very displeased, 244 00:16:29,447 --> 00:16:30,948 sir. 245 00:16:37,330 --> 00:16:39,290 I understand. 246 00:16:41,417 --> 00:16:44,504 I think you should pursue it. First of all, she's a beautiful woman. 247 00:16:44,670 --> 00:16:47,131 She seems to be crazy about you. 248 00:16:47,298 --> 00:16:49,926 Jenna has clearly demonstrated how she feels about me. 249 00:16:50,092 --> 00:16:52,428 But I am not capable of returning those feelings. 250 00:16:55,932 --> 00:16:58,601 When you get involved with another person, 251 00:16:59,143 --> 00:17:01,687 there are always risks, of disappointment, 252 00:17:01,854 --> 00:17:03,105 of getting hurt. 253 00:17:03,272 --> 00:17:05,483 I cannot be hurt. But she can. 254 00:17:05,942 --> 00:17:07,109 Jenna knows that. 255 00:17:07,276 --> 00:17:09,445 And she has obviously decided to take the chance. 256 00:17:09,612 --> 00:17:12,782 Data, when it really works between two people, 257 00:17:12,949 --> 00:17:15,451 it's not like anything you've ever experienced. 258 00:17:15,618 --> 00:17:18,829 The rewards are far greater than simple friendship. 259 00:17:19,872 --> 00:17:21,082 How far, sir? 260 00:17:21,624 --> 00:17:23,960 That's what I'm hoping you're going to find out. 261 00:17:31,133 --> 00:17:32,677 Captain. 262 00:17:34,178 --> 00:17:37,974 - I am seeking advice in how to... - Yes, I've heard, data. 263 00:17:38,140 --> 00:17:40,309 And I will be delighted to offer any advice I can 264 00:17:40,476 --> 00:17:42,603 on understanding women. 265 00:17:42,770 --> 00:17:44,522 When I have some, I'll let you know. 266 00:17:50,653 --> 00:17:52,321 Data: Second officer's personal log, 267 00:17:52,488 --> 00:17:55,866 stardate 44935.6. 268 00:17:56,033 --> 00:17:57,433 After conferring with my colleagues 269 00:17:57,577 --> 00:18:00,121 regarding the nature of romantic love in general, 270 00:18:00,288 --> 00:18:02,415 and my own situation in particular, 271 00:18:02,582 --> 00:18:04,083 I have reached a decision. 272 00:18:04,250 --> 00:18:05,668 [Door beeps] 273 00:18:07,211 --> 00:18:09,922 Oh, they're lovely. 274 00:18:10,506 --> 00:18:11,799 Come in. 275 00:18:13,801 --> 00:18:14,844 What are they? 276 00:18:15,011 --> 00:18:16,846 A variety of crystilia. 277 00:18:17,013 --> 00:18:19,098 Their fragrance is an evolutionary response 278 00:18:19,265 --> 00:18:22,852 to the acrid nature of the atmosphere on telemarius iv. 279 00:18:23,019 --> 00:18:25,563 You silver-tongued devil. 280 00:18:25,730 --> 00:18:29,108 Um, why don't I find a place to put these? 281 00:18:29,525 --> 00:18:32,486 Which won't be that easy. 282 00:18:35,114 --> 00:18:38,534 It seems your quarters have reverted to their earlier state of disorder. 283 00:18:39,076 --> 00:18:41,162 I know. I'm hopeless. 284 00:18:42,955 --> 00:18:45,958 They're beautiful, data. It's really sweet of you. 285 00:18:46,542 --> 00:18:48,961 Commander riker suggested this particular flower. 286 00:18:49,128 --> 00:18:52,006 He said it had worked for him in the past. 287 00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:56,719 You didn't talk to the entire ship about us? 288 00:18:58,095 --> 00:19:01,474 In actuality, less than one percent of the enterprise crew was involved. 289 00:19:04,185 --> 00:19:09,357 It was necessary to balance theory with experiential reference. 290 00:19:09,523 --> 00:19:12,860 Both are required for a program of this nature. 291 00:19:15,571 --> 00:19:17,114 Computer. 292 00:19:17,406 --> 00:19:21,160 Decrease illumination level by one third standard iux. 293 00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:29,085 - Uh, this is all part of a program? - Yes. 294 00:19:29,251 --> 00:19:32,171 One which I have just created for romantic relationships. 295 00:19:33,422 --> 00:19:37,510 So I'm, uh, just a small variable 296 00:19:37,677 --> 00:19:40,888 in one of your new computational environments? 297 00:19:41,055 --> 00:19:42,682 You are much more than that, Jenna. 298 00:19:43,099 --> 00:19:45,726 I have written a subroutine specifically for you. 299 00:19:45,893 --> 00:19:47,853 A program within the program. 300 00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:50,481 I have devoted a considerable share of my internal resources 301 00:19:50,648 --> 00:19:52,566 to its development. 302 00:19:53,484 --> 00:19:55,069 Data, 303 00:19:55,695 --> 00:19:59,365 that's the nicest thing anybody's ever said to me. 304 00:20:15,381 --> 00:20:17,550 Estimated time of arrival, Mr. Data. 305 00:20:17,717 --> 00:20:21,053 We will reach the class-m planet in approximately 11 hours, sir. 306 00:20:21,220 --> 00:20:23,305 You have the bridge, number one. 307 00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:47,955 Picard to lieutenant worf. 308 00:20:48,748 --> 00:20:49,999 Yes, captain? 309 00:20:50,166 --> 00:20:52,126 Picard: Would you step into my ready room, please? 310 00:20:52,293 --> 00:20:53,919 And bring a tricoder with you. 311 00:20:54,628 --> 00:20:56,130 Aye, captain. 312 00:21:00,426 --> 00:21:01,761 Captain? 313 00:21:02,678 --> 00:21:03,846 What do you make of this? 314 00:21:05,681 --> 00:21:06,974 [Tricoder beeping] 315 00:21:09,894 --> 00:21:10,978 I am puzzled, sir. 316 00:21:11,145 --> 00:21:12,438 So am I, Mr. Worf. 317 00:21:12,605 --> 00:21:16,358 The only detectable bioelectric residuals are your own. 318 00:21:16,984 --> 00:21:19,653 - You did not... - No, I did not. 319 00:21:20,863 --> 00:21:22,239 Well... 320 00:21:22,573 --> 00:21:23,991 Perhaps we have a poltergeist. 321 00:21:24,992 --> 00:21:27,620 - Sir? - A mischievous spirit. 322 00:21:30,873 --> 00:21:31,999 Perhaps not. 323 00:21:34,043 --> 00:21:35,336 [Tricoder beeping] 324 00:21:35,669 --> 00:21:38,881 I cannot explain how an intruder entered this room. 325 00:21:39,715 --> 00:21:42,134 - But I recommend we go to red alert. - Not yet. 326 00:21:42,593 --> 00:21:45,095 Then I will order one of my officers to stand watch. 327 00:21:45,262 --> 00:21:47,182 - Worf to ensign... - That's all right, Mr. Worf. 328 00:21:47,264 --> 00:21:52,102 I think for now circumstances warrant caution, nothing more. 329 00:21:52,394 --> 00:21:54,313 As you wish, captain. 330 00:22:11,288 --> 00:22:12,331 [Door beeps] 331 00:22:13,123 --> 00:22:14,583 Data: Enter. 332 00:22:17,086 --> 00:22:19,547 I know it's a little unexpected. 333 00:22:19,713 --> 00:22:21,215 You are correct. 334 00:22:21,382 --> 00:22:24,718 I did not anticipate your arrival until 1900 hours. 335 00:22:24,885 --> 00:22:26,929 Well, I couldn't wait. 336 00:22:28,681 --> 00:22:30,933 I wanted you to have this. 337 00:22:34,103 --> 00:22:35,813 You have often expressed dissatisfaction 338 00:22:35,980 --> 00:22:38,274 with the spartan nature of my quarters. 339 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:41,068 Is this an attempt at embellishment? 340 00:22:41,277 --> 00:22:43,279 The cat's out of the bag. 341 00:22:43,737 --> 00:22:45,614 - Spot? - No, I mean, 342 00:22:45,781 --> 00:22:47,992 you've caught me in the act. 343 00:22:48,158 --> 00:22:51,704 I'm just trying to brighten things up around here. 344 00:22:52,329 --> 00:22:55,124 It's tyrinean. What do you think? 345 00:22:55,958 --> 00:23:01,714 Its line is both fluid and formal, yet retains an unpremeditated quality. 346 00:23:01,964 --> 00:23:03,883 The tactility of its surface embellishment 347 00:23:04,049 --> 00:23:05,634 is evocative of the Neo-primitive period 348 00:23:05,801 --> 00:23:07,553 in tyrinean blade carving. 349 00:23:07,720 --> 00:23:10,723 Um, I hadn't thought of it in that way. 350 00:23:12,433 --> 00:23:13,642 [Chuckles] 351 00:23:14,810 --> 00:23:16,937 I'm sorry, don't let me interrupt. 352 00:23:17,479 --> 00:23:19,023 As you wish. 353 00:23:26,488 --> 00:23:28,657 Uh, data. 354 00:23:29,033 --> 00:23:30,200 Yes? 355 00:23:30,618 --> 00:23:35,122 The book of love, chapter four, paragraph 17. 356 00:23:35,289 --> 00:23:40,502 When your girlfriend arrives with a gift, stop whatever it is you're doing, 357 00:23:40,669 --> 00:23:43,172 and give her your undivided attention. 358 00:23:45,841 --> 00:23:47,843 I should not have resumed my painting. 359 00:23:50,846 --> 00:23:53,015 Despite your suggestion that I continue. 360 00:23:53,766 --> 00:23:55,059 Exactly. 361 00:23:57,227 --> 00:23:59,271 I have much to learn. 362 00:24:02,232 --> 00:24:05,069 Um, why don't we start with this? 363 00:24:06,570 --> 00:24:11,283 A critical analysis isn't necessarily the best response to a gift. 364 00:24:11,784 --> 00:24:15,412 Perhaps if I looked for a suitable place to display it. 365 00:24:15,913 --> 00:24:17,539 Much better. 366 00:24:28,008 --> 00:24:31,720 The ambient light in this location accentuates its contours. 367 00:24:34,932 --> 00:24:36,475 However, 368 00:24:37,226 --> 00:24:41,397 a gift should not necessarily be placed according to aesthetic criteria. 369 00:24:42,856 --> 00:24:44,817 A more central location 370 00:24:44,984 --> 00:24:47,194 would give added meaning. 371 00:24:48,028 --> 00:24:51,281 Data, what's important is that you're trying. 372 00:24:51,448 --> 00:24:54,368 You don't know how much that means to me. 373 00:24:56,537 --> 00:24:58,872 Why don't you go back to your painting? 374 00:25:01,166 --> 00:25:03,919 Oh, I really mean it this time. 375 00:25:05,004 --> 00:25:06,046 [Chuckles] 376 00:25:06,255 --> 00:25:08,090 I'll see you tonight. 377 00:25:18,684 --> 00:25:20,185 Heh. 378 00:25:28,318 --> 00:25:29,958 Riker [over com]: Riker to captain picard. 379 00:25:30,112 --> 00:25:31,672 I think you'd better come out here, sir. 380 00:25:31,822 --> 00:25:33,282 Acknowledged. 381 00:25:43,751 --> 00:25:46,128 We've reached the designated coordinates. 382 00:25:46,295 --> 00:25:48,630 But the m-class planet... 383 00:25:49,131 --> 00:25:50,549 It's gone. 384 00:26:04,146 --> 00:26:06,273 Are you sure there was no malfunction in the sensors? 385 00:26:06,440 --> 00:26:08,859 The lateral em scanners register radiation levels 386 00:26:09,026 --> 00:26:11,653 indicative of a class-m planet. 387 00:26:11,820 --> 00:26:13,197 Sir. 388 00:26:21,497 --> 00:26:23,290 Mr. Data, run a full systems diagnostic. 389 00:26:23,457 --> 00:26:25,337 Co m p ute r: Warning. Atmospheric decompression 390 00:26:25,459 --> 00:26:26,710 in bridge observation lounge. 391 00:26:26,877 --> 00:26:30,547 Environmental-compensation sequence has been initiated. 392 00:26:30,714 --> 00:26:32,674 I am not registering a hull breach. 393 00:26:32,841 --> 00:26:34,426 Scan for life forms. 394 00:26:34,593 --> 00:26:36,220 - None, sir. - Captain, 395 00:26:36,386 --> 00:26:38,106 standard air pressure has been reestablished 396 00:26:38,263 --> 00:26:39,473 in the observation lounge. 397 00:26:41,475 --> 00:26:43,727 Let's have a look. Mr. Data. 398 00:26:50,609 --> 00:26:51,985 Captain. 399 00:26:57,241 --> 00:26:59,701 I do not understand. 400 00:27:01,787 --> 00:27:03,080 Riker: Picking anything up, data? 401 00:27:03,247 --> 00:27:05,958 Data: I detect no unusual readings along standard parameters. 402 00:27:06,708 --> 00:27:08,293 Curious. 403 00:27:08,669 --> 00:27:12,464 The transparent aluminum alloy of this window is exhibiting a pattern 404 00:27:12,631 --> 00:27:14,716 of transient electrical currents. 405 00:27:14,883 --> 00:27:16,218 Explanation? 406 00:27:16,385 --> 00:27:17,678 I have none. 407 00:27:17,845 --> 00:27:20,055 The rate is characteristic of a subspace distortion, 408 00:27:20,222 --> 00:27:23,392 but I am picking up no evidence of a subspace field. 409 00:27:23,559 --> 00:27:26,937 We'll hold position while we seek an explanation of these anomalies. 410 00:27:27,104 --> 00:27:29,815 Let's divert all our resources to that end. 411 00:27:39,741 --> 00:27:41,118 Honey? 412 00:27:41,285 --> 00:27:43,287 I'm home. 413 00:27:53,088 --> 00:27:54,715 Any luck with your diagnostic? 414 00:27:54,882 --> 00:27:57,718 Negative. We found no malfunctions. 415 00:27:57,885 --> 00:28:01,471 We did a full security sweep. Nothing. 416 00:28:06,768 --> 00:28:08,437 May I... 417 00:28:09,771 --> 00:28:11,356 Get you a drink, dear? 418 00:28:12,441 --> 00:28:15,861 Well, yes, I'll have a, uh, calaman Sherry. 419 00:28:17,112 --> 00:28:19,031 Excellent choice. 420 00:28:19,198 --> 00:28:20,699 I'll join you. 421 00:28:23,994 --> 00:28:25,204 Computer. 422 00:28:27,789 --> 00:28:29,791 Calaman sherries. 423 00:28:39,593 --> 00:28:41,261 Would you care for some dinner as well? 424 00:28:41,762 --> 00:28:45,557 Oh, I'm too tired to think about what I want. Maybe later. 425 00:28:46,225 --> 00:28:48,227 Whatever you wish, dear. 426 00:28:51,313 --> 00:28:53,065 - There we are. - Heh. 427 00:28:57,069 --> 00:28:58,570 Darling, 428 00:28:58,987 --> 00:29:02,199 you remain as aesthetically pleasing 429 00:29:02,366 --> 00:29:04,660 as the first day we met. 430 00:29:04,826 --> 00:29:08,330 Ibeheve I am the most fortunate sentient 431 00:29:08,497 --> 00:29:10,791 in this sector of the galaxy. 432 00:29:13,669 --> 00:29:14,711 [Chuckles] 433 00:29:19,341 --> 00:29:20,884 You... 434 00:29:21,843 --> 00:29:23,679 Relax... 435 00:29:25,514 --> 00:29:27,349 Put your feet up... 436 00:29:29,768 --> 00:29:33,397 And I will take care of everything. 437 00:29:37,317 --> 00:29:38,694 [Chuckles] 438 00:29:42,698 --> 00:29:45,200 [Singing in foreign language] 439 00:30:02,759 --> 00:30:04,636 I could organize your closets for you. 440 00:30:05,095 --> 00:30:08,515 I have found that by grouping apparel, first by function, 441 00:30:08,682 --> 00:30:10,434 then by color from light to dark, 442 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:14,062 one can more easily find one's desired choice. 443 00:30:14,229 --> 00:30:15,897 Data, 444 00:30:16,398 --> 00:30:18,692 that's all right, you don't have to do that. 445 00:30:19,026 --> 00:30:20,360 But I am happy to do it. 446 00:30:21,194 --> 00:30:23,113 Please, just put them down. 447 00:30:26,408 --> 00:30:28,493 What do you wish me to do, dear? 448 00:30:28,660 --> 00:30:30,537 Am I not paying enough attention to you? 449 00:30:30,704 --> 00:30:32,748 Oh, no, that's not it. 450 00:30:32,914 --> 00:30:36,043 Perhaps I am not giving you enough compliments. 451 00:30:37,252 --> 00:30:39,087 Your hair... 452 00:30:39,421 --> 00:30:41,214 Is looking... 453 00:30:41,423 --> 00:30:44,259 Particularly silky tonight. 454 00:30:45,302 --> 00:30:49,264 Data, there's just something strange about the way you're acting. 455 00:30:50,098 --> 00:30:52,267 Am I not behaving as a solicitous mate? 456 00:30:53,268 --> 00:30:57,022 - Well, yes, but... - Tending to your every need? 457 00:30:57,898 --> 00:30:59,608 What's wrong with you tonight? 458 00:31:00,901 --> 00:31:04,946 My most recent self-diagnostic revealed no malfunctions. 459 00:31:10,118 --> 00:31:12,120 Perhaps there is something wrong with you. 460 00:31:12,746 --> 00:31:15,874 I have never seen you behave so foolishly. 461 00:31:16,041 --> 00:31:17,334 Why are you doing this? 462 00:31:17,501 --> 00:31:19,878 You don't tell me how to behave. You're not my mother. 463 00:31:20,337 --> 00:31:21,963 What? 464 00:31:22,422 --> 00:31:24,132 You are not my mother. 465 00:31:24,299 --> 00:31:25,675 That is the appropriate response 466 00:31:25,842 --> 00:31:27,886 for your statement that I am behaving foolishly. 467 00:31:28,053 --> 00:31:30,931 Data, I think you should just leave. 468 00:31:31,640 --> 00:31:36,269 You do not wish to continue our lovers' quarrel? 469 00:31:36,436 --> 00:31:37,771 Is that what this is? 470 00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:41,441 In my study of interpersonal dynamics, 471 00:31:41,608 --> 00:31:45,487 I have found that conflict, followed by emotional release, 472 00:31:45,654 --> 00:31:48,156 often strengthens the connection between two people. 473 00:31:50,700 --> 00:31:52,494 There's something so forced 474 00:31:52,661 --> 00:31:56,206 and artificial about the way you're doing it, data. 475 00:31:56,623 --> 00:31:59,126 It's just not the real you. 476 00:31:59,501 --> 00:32:03,171 With regard to romantic relationships, 477 00:32:03,338 --> 00:32:05,590 there is no real me. 478 00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:07,843 I am drawing upon various cultural 479 00:32:08,009 --> 00:32:10,679 and literary sources to help define my role. 480 00:32:12,848 --> 00:32:13,890 Kiss me. 481 00:32:24,693 --> 00:32:26,695 What were you just thinking? 482 00:32:26,862 --> 00:32:28,822 In that particular moment, 483 00:32:28,989 --> 00:32:31,700 I was reconfiguring the warp-field parameters, 484 00:32:31,867 --> 00:32:34,536 analyzing the collected works of Charles dickens, 485 00:32:34,703 --> 00:32:38,206 calculating the maximum pressure I could safely apply to your lips, 486 00:32:38,373 --> 00:32:41,793 considering a new food supplement for spot. 487 00:32:44,254 --> 00:32:46,923 I'm glad I was in there somewhere. 488 00:32:57,058 --> 00:32:59,478 A complete sensor scan of the planet and three survey probes 489 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:01,104 came up with no surprises. 490 00:33:01,271 --> 00:33:03,231 No signs of life, nothing out of the ordinary. 491 00:33:03,398 --> 00:33:06,359 Seven more unusual incidents have been reported. 492 00:33:06,526 --> 00:33:08,278 No casualties or damage. 493 00:33:08,445 --> 00:33:10,447 We can only state that a subspace effect 494 00:33:10,614 --> 00:33:12,407 seems to exist within this nebula. 495 00:33:12,574 --> 00:33:14,910 After I have made further analysis, I may be able to adjust 496 00:33:15,076 --> 00:33:18,246 the ship's sensors to locate and identify the anomaly. 497 00:33:18,413 --> 00:33:20,333 The ship's at risk as long as we're sitting here. 498 00:33:20,499 --> 00:33:23,168 We could continue the investigation outside the nebula. 499 00:33:24,252 --> 00:33:27,923 Agreed. Ensign mcknight, plot the most direct course, ahead warp 1. 500 00:33:28,089 --> 00:33:29,466 - Aye, sir. - Engage. 501 00:33:29,633 --> 00:33:30,675 Data: Captain. 502 00:33:37,933 --> 00:33:39,809 [Computer beeping] 503 00:33:40,185 --> 00:33:42,437 Captain, explosive decompression on deck 37. 504 00:33:42,604 --> 00:33:43,647 [Alarm wailing] 505 00:33:43,855 --> 00:33:45,857 Bridge to la forge, damage report. 506 00:33:46,024 --> 00:33:47,692 We're showing damage between decks. 507 00:33:47,859 --> 00:33:50,028 We haven't localized it yet. 508 00:33:51,947 --> 00:33:53,740 [Grunting] 509 00:33:55,700 --> 00:33:57,035 Thorne. You all right? 510 00:33:57,202 --> 00:33:59,120 - Yes, sir. - La forge to bridge. 511 00:33:59,287 --> 00:34:01,623 A cryogenic control conduit just blew out on us. 512 00:34:02,082 --> 00:34:04,000 I almost lost a man. 513 00:34:04,167 --> 00:34:05,585 Ensign, full stop. 514 00:34:05,752 --> 00:34:06,836 Aye, sir. 515 00:34:07,003 --> 00:34:09,130 - La forge: La forge to bridge. - Go ahead, commander. 516 00:34:09,297 --> 00:34:11,716 La forge: I think we have some structural damage 517 00:34:13,301 --> 00:34:14,970 I'd better go check it out. 518 00:34:19,558 --> 00:34:21,768 Van mayter, you take access tube 23m 519 00:34:21,935 --> 00:34:23,375 and look at those bridge connectors. 520 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:25,480 Thorne, I'll cover the aft section. 521 00:34:25,647 --> 00:34:28,149 - You go down... woman: Aah! 522 00:34:49,004 --> 00:34:50,422 Picard: Captain's log, supplemental. 523 00:34:50,589 --> 00:34:53,216 This series of unexplained events has now resulted 524 00:34:53,383 --> 00:34:54,843 in the death of a crewman. 525 00:34:55,010 --> 00:34:58,263 But it appears that Mr. Data may have an explanation. 526 00:34:58,638 --> 00:35:00,140 Data: During the last occurrence, 527 00:35:00,307 --> 00:35:02,767 I was able to confirm one of my hypotheses. 528 00:35:04,519 --> 00:35:07,731 The unusual preponderance of dark matter in this nebula 529 00:35:07,897 --> 00:35:11,443 is causing small gaps in the fabric of normal space. 530 00:35:11,610 --> 00:35:13,945 As the enterprise moves through this nebula, 531 00:35:14,112 --> 00:35:16,239 it is colliding with these deformations. 532 00:35:16,698 --> 00:35:17,824 So every time we hit one, 533 00:35:17,991 --> 00:35:21,703 part of the ship momentarily phases out of normal space. 534 00:35:21,870 --> 00:35:24,539 Or when one of them hits us. My readings suggest 535 00:35:24,706 --> 00:35:27,125 that the deformations themselves are in motion. 536 00:35:27,459 --> 00:35:30,378 Good thing one of those pockets didn't pass through the torpedo casings, 537 00:35:30,545 --> 00:35:32,714 or one of the matter/anti-matter containment pods. 538 00:35:32,881 --> 00:35:34,591 The question is, how do we get out? 539 00:35:34,758 --> 00:35:36,718 Mr. Data, could you reconfigure the sensors 540 00:35:36,885 --> 00:35:38,720 so as to detect these anomalies? 541 00:35:38,887 --> 00:35:41,556 Yes, sir. But only at extremely close range. 542 00:35:41,723 --> 00:35:44,243 Even at minimal speed, it would be almost impossible to maneuver 543 00:35:44,392 --> 00:35:46,728 the enterprise quickly enough to avoid them. 544 00:35:46,895 --> 00:35:49,648 A shuttlecraft is more maneuverable. 545 00:35:49,814 --> 00:35:51,232 He's right. 546 00:35:51,983 --> 00:35:55,070 If we could position the shuttlecraft far enough in front of the enterprise, 547 00:35:55,236 --> 00:35:56,905 it could detect the pockets 548 00:35:57,072 --> 00:35:59,240 and allow us enough time to maneuver out of the way. 549 00:35:59,407 --> 00:36:01,847 We could give the shuttle control of our navigational systems. 550 00:36:01,993 --> 00:36:03,578 That way, the corresponding maneuvers 551 00:36:03,745 --> 00:36:06,164 would be virtually instantaneous. 552 00:36:06,748 --> 00:36:08,416 Make it so. 553 00:36:11,419 --> 00:36:13,129 I'll do my pre-flight once I'm on board. 554 00:36:13,296 --> 00:36:16,257 Picard: Not this time, will. I want you on the bridge. 555 00:36:19,886 --> 00:36:21,763 I'm going to pilot the shuttle. 556 00:36:21,971 --> 00:36:23,598 Captain, it is my duty as first officer 557 00:36:23,765 --> 00:36:26,935 to safeguard the lives on this ship, including yours. 558 00:36:27,102 --> 00:36:30,063 The enterprise can't afford to lose you, certainly not in this situation. 559 00:36:30,230 --> 00:36:32,440 I believe our best chance of escaping this situation 560 00:36:32,607 --> 00:36:35,819 is for me to pilot the shuttle. It's my ship, will. 561 00:36:35,985 --> 00:36:37,779 I've got to do this. 562 00:36:38,738 --> 00:36:39,989 Sir. 563 00:36:53,795 --> 00:36:54,963 Shuttle 3 to enterprise, 564 00:36:55,130 --> 00:36:56,715 telemetry link enabled. 565 00:36:56,881 --> 00:36:58,758 Data [over com]: Ship's computer is accepting 566 00:36:58,925 --> 00:37:01,052 navigational inputs from the shuttle. 567 00:37:01,302 --> 00:37:03,346 Forward sensors are online. 568 00:37:03,513 --> 00:37:07,142 Ensign mcknight, plot a course for the shortest distance out of the nebula. 569 00:37:07,308 --> 00:37:08,518 Mcknight: Plot laid in, sir. 570 00:37:08,685 --> 00:37:11,688 Outer perimeter at 32 million kilometers. 571 00:37:11,855 --> 00:37:13,481 Picard: Point-one impulse, number one. 572 00:37:13,648 --> 00:37:16,151 Acknowledged, captain, we're right behind you. 573 00:37:16,317 --> 00:37:18,820 Riker to o'brien, lock on to the captain's communicator. 574 00:37:18,987 --> 00:37:21,114 I wanna be able to pull him out in case we have to. 575 00:37:21,281 --> 00:37:22,490 Aye, sir. 576 00:37:32,208 --> 00:37:35,503 Changing course. New heading 299, Mark 029. 577 00:37:39,007 --> 00:37:41,593 Main coupling is matching navigational inputs, captain. 578 00:37:41,760 --> 00:37:43,219 New heading confirmed. 579 00:37:43,386 --> 00:37:46,431 I missed it by less than a thousand meters, enterprise. 580 00:37:46,598 --> 00:37:47,682 Advise your status. 581 00:37:48,183 --> 00:37:52,854 Sensors indicate deformation passing 500 meters off the starboard bow. 582 00:37:53,021 --> 00:37:54,647 One down, captain. 583 00:37:54,981 --> 00:37:56,941 Resuming previous course. 584 00:37:57,108 --> 00:37:58,151 Mcknight: Confirmed. 585 00:37:58,318 --> 00:38:01,362 Outer perimeter now at 30.1 million kilometers. 586 00:38:01,529 --> 00:38:06,034 Changing course. Heading 073, Mark 288. 587 00:38:10,038 --> 00:38:13,291 New heading 284, Mark 01... 588 00:38:18,379 --> 00:38:20,256 Enterprise, I'm losing maneuverability. 589 00:38:20,465 --> 00:38:22,133 Sensors indicate damage to the shuttle's 590 00:38:22,300 --> 00:38:24,594 starboard impulse nacelle, captain. 591 00:38:25,345 --> 00:38:28,515 I'm re-routing the secondary deuterium supply. 592 00:38:28,681 --> 00:38:30,850 Switching to manual control. 593 00:38:31,017 --> 00:38:33,228 Transceiver signal is down 42 percent. 594 00:38:33,394 --> 00:38:35,438 Navigational inputs are not registering. 595 00:38:35,605 --> 00:38:37,148 We've lost our link, captain. 596 00:38:37,440 --> 00:38:39,234 You'll have to make course changes manually 597 00:38:39,400 --> 00:38:41,194 until we reestablish the connection. 598 00:38:41,486 --> 00:38:42,737 Understood. 599 00:38:42,904 --> 00:38:44,322 Mr. Data, get us back online. 600 00:38:44,489 --> 00:38:46,991 Geordi, try boosting the power to the lu bands. 601 00:38:47,158 --> 00:38:48,576 Mcknight, increase the distance 602 00:38:48,743 --> 00:38:50,263 between the enterprise and the shuttle. 603 00:38:50,411 --> 00:38:52,956 We're gonna need some more room to make manual adjustments. 604 00:38:58,753 --> 00:39:00,964 New heading 299, Mark 18. 605 00:39:01,297 --> 00:39:03,633 Mcknight: Yes, sir. I've got it. Course corrected. 606 00:39:04,092 --> 00:39:05,969 Enterprise, hard starboard. 607 00:39:06,135 --> 00:39:07,512 Mcknight: Aye, sir. 608 00:39:10,598 --> 00:39:12,559 Deformation impact on deck 13, 609 00:39:12,725 --> 00:39:14,018 science section. 610 00:39:14,185 --> 00:39:15,270 Damage? 611 00:39:15,436 --> 00:39:16,938 Worf: Report's coming in. 612 00:39:17,105 --> 00:39:18,356 Minimal damage. 613 00:39:19,190 --> 00:39:20,900 Mr. La forge, 614 00:39:21,192 --> 00:39:23,444 I'm still having difficulty controlling the shuttlecraft. 615 00:39:23,611 --> 00:39:25,697 Your krellide storage cells are losing their charge. 616 00:39:25,864 --> 00:39:28,658 Maintaining manual control is gonna become increasingly difficult. 617 00:39:28,825 --> 00:39:31,286 Estimated distance to the nebula's perimeter? 618 00:39:31,452 --> 00:39:33,538 Data: Four-point-seven million kilometers, sir. 619 00:39:33,705 --> 00:39:35,785 Is there a way to transfer the micro fusion thrusters 620 00:39:35,915 --> 00:39:38,084 - so I can get a power boost? Data: Possibly. 621 00:39:38,251 --> 00:39:41,212 If you augment the thruster sequencing, some inertial dampening... 622 00:39:41,421 --> 00:39:42,797 Relative bearing 27... 623 00:39:42,964 --> 00:39:44,966 Make that 285, Mark 255. 624 00:39:49,971 --> 00:39:52,140 Commander, the shuttle is out of control. 625 00:39:52,307 --> 00:39:54,559 Mr. O'brien, do you have the captain's signal? 626 00:39:54,726 --> 00:39:56,895 O'brien: I'm having trouble locking on, sir. 627 00:39:57,061 --> 00:40:01,065 Sir, the shuttle's inertial dampeners have failed. It is breaking up. 628 00:40:01,274 --> 00:40:02,775 Let's get him out of there. 629 00:40:05,570 --> 00:40:08,489 Now would be a good time, Mr. O'brien. 630 00:40:13,995 --> 00:40:15,788 Did we get him back? 631 00:40:16,414 --> 00:40:18,499 O'brien: Aye, sir. We got him. 632 00:40:18,666 --> 00:40:21,419 Picard: I'm a little dizzy, number one, but none the worse. 633 00:40:21,586 --> 00:40:23,171 I'm on my way. 634 00:40:23,338 --> 00:40:24,839 Acknowledged, sir. 635 00:40:25,006 --> 00:40:27,091 Commander, we are nearing the perimeter, 636 00:40:27,258 --> 00:40:28,843 one million kilometers away. 637 00:40:29,010 --> 00:40:31,512 All right. Let's make a run for it. 638 00:40:31,679 --> 00:40:32,722 Mcknight: Aye, sir. 639 00:40:46,778 --> 00:40:48,196 We're clear of the nebula, sir. 640 00:40:48,363 --> 00:40:51,199 Ensign, plot a course for starbase 260. Warp 2. 641 00:40:51,366 --> 00:40:52,867 Aye, sir. 642 00:40:53,409 --> 00:40:54,994 Engage. 643 00:41:11,636 --> 00:41:12,971 [Door beeps] 644 00:41:13,179 --> 00:41:14,681 Enter. 645 00:41:19,102 --> 00:41:21,270 The place looks great. 646 00:41:22,063 --> 00:41:23,189 Thank you. 647 00:41:23,356 --> 00:41:25,400 It is much less spartan, is it not? 648 00:41:26,067 --> 00:41:27,735 Much less. 649 00:41:27,986 --> 00:41:31,072 It looks great, it really does. 650 00:41:31,364 --> 00:41:33,866 It looks... great, heh. 651 00:41:35,243 --> 00:41:38,162 Jenna, you are repeating yourself. 652 00:41:38,329 --> 00:41:41,332 I have often found this to be indicative of a mental distraction. 653 00:41:41,708 --> 00:41:44,002 Is that a correct assumption in this instance? 654 00:41:45,461 --> 00:41:47,296 I'm afraid it is. 655 00:41:47,755 --> 00:41:49,507 Then perhaps we should begin our meal. 656 00:41:49,882 --> 00:41:52,218 Among humans, a low serum-glucose level 657 00:41:52,385 --> 00:41:56,639 - is often responsible... - Data, I think we should talk. 658 00:41:58,307 --> 00:42:00,226 Could you sit down? 659 00:42:08,109 --> 00:42:10,611 I'm not sure how to begin. 660 00:42:10,778 --> 00:42:12,613 What is the subject? 661 00:42:13,114 --> 00:42:14,365 You and I. 662 00:42:14,532 --> 00:42:16,701 - Our relationship. - Yes? 663 00:42:21,789 --> 00:42:26,461 Sometimes people blindly make the same mistake again and again. 664 00:42:27,462 --> 00:42:29,797 Are you currently experiencing this phenomenon? 665 00:42:30,923 --> 00:42:33,718 I didn't see it until today. 666 00:42:34,343 --> 00:42:40,016 I got out of a relationship with an unemotional man. 667 00:42:40,558 --> 00:42:44,312 And I got right back into another one... 668 00:42:46,314 --> 00:42:48,191 With a man... 669 00:42:48,566 --> 00:42:51,360 Who's absolutely incapable of emotion. 670 00:42:52,987 --> 00:42:55,490 There does appear to be a recurring motif. 671 00:42:58,034 --> 00:43:00,870 You were so kind and attentive. 672 00:43:01,329 --> 00:43:03,122 I thought that would be enough. 673 00:43:04,207 --> 00:43:05,500 Is it not? 674 00:43:06,834 --> 00:43:08,836 No, it's not. 675 00:43:09,837 --> 00:43:12,590 Because as close as we are, I... 676 00:43:13,216 --> 00:43:15,301 I don't really matter to you. 677 00:43:15,968 --> 00:43:17,345 Not really. 678 00:43:17,512 --> 00:43:19,597 Nothing I can say or do 679 00:43:19,764 --> 00:43:23,184 will ever make you happy or sad... 680 00:43:24,185 --> 00:43:27,105 Or touch you, in any way. 681 00:43:27,980 --> 00:43:30,358 That is a valid projection. 682 00:43:30,608 --> 00:43:33,277 It is apparent that my reach has exceeded my grasp 683 00:43:33,444 --> 00:43:34,821 in this particular area. 684 00:43:35,238 --> 00:43:39,826 I am perhaps not nearly so human as I aspire to become. 685 00:43:40,076 --> 00:43:42,328 If you are ready to eat, I will bring our meal. 686 00:43:43,746 --> 00:43:47,708 Uh, no. That's all right, data. 687 00:43:48,876 --> 00:43:50,670 I'm gonna go now. 688 00:43:51,337 --> 00:43:52,380 As you wish. 689 00:43:56,634 --> 00:43:58,136 Jenna? 690 00:43:59,262 --> 00:44:01,347 Are we no longer 691 00:44:01,514 --> 00:44:02,890 a couple? 692 00:44:06,561 --> 00:44:08,146 No, we're not. 693 00:44:08,938 --> 00:44:11,315 Then I will delete the appropriate program. 694 00:44:16,445 --> 00:44:18,364 I'll see you later. 695 00:44:23,619 --> 00:44:25,288 [Meows] 696 00:44:27,999 --> 00:44:29,667 Hello, spot.