FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise sweeps toward a beautiful blue-green
planet.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 41294.5.
Our destination, the Class M Beta
Cassius planet known simply as
Haven. It is a world...
2 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE
PICARD sits alone in the Command Area. GEORDI is at the
Conn, WORF mans Ops, DATA's at Science Station #1, BRANT
is in b.g.
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... so renowned for its peaceful
beauty that some believe it to
have mystical healing powers.
4 ANGLE ON PICARD
He's lost in thought as he looks up at the viewscreen.
PICARD
Such a beautiful world. Legends
say it has been known to mend
souls and heal broken hearts.
5 TWO SHOT - DATA AND PICARD
As Data looks up, considers Picard's statement.
DATA
Legends which are totally
unsupported by fact, Captain.
PICARD
Legends like that are the spice
of the universe, Mister Data,
because they have a way of
sometimes coming true.
DATA
They have intrinsic value
regardless of the facts, sir?
PICARD
Facts are not everything, Mister
Data.
DATA
(startled by the
thought)
Indeed, sir.
Picard nods. Data seems to be trying to add this
blasphemous concept to his voluminous memory.
Meanwhile, Picard addresses the Conn.
PICARD
Standard orbit, Mister La Forge.
GEORDI
Standard orbit, sir.
6 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise eases into orbit.
7 INT. RIKER'S CABIN (OPTICAL)
CLOSE ON TWO BEAUTIFUL WOMEN working delicate harp
instruments. These players radiate a warm sensuality.
Their "harps" sound more like mandolins and pedal steel
guitars.
10 ANGLE ON RIKER
leaning back, fully enjoying this, until:
TASHA'S COM VOICE
Lieutenant Yar to Commander Riker.
Your presence is requested in
Transporter Room One.
Riker sighs good-naturedly and gets to his feet. The
SONG IS SOARING in the b.g.
RIKER
Sorry ladies. Duty calls.
11 ON RIKER AND THE WOMEN (OPTICAL)
For the first time, WE SEE that the Musicians are only
two feet tall. As he EXITS, Riker hits a switch and
the Songstresses DISAPPEAR.
12 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM ONE
Riker ENTERS, joining TASHA, GEORDI, and a TRANSPORTER
CHIEF.
RIKER
Lieutenant, you needed me?
TASHA
Yes sir. There's an object of some
kind beaming in from Haven.
RIKER
What is it?
TASHA
We're not sure. I'm holding it
in stasis until we can register
its exact nature. It's listed
as a gift for Counselor Troi.
RIKER
For Deanna? From here?
TASHA
That's what I wondered about.
She's on her way now.
TRANSPORTER CHIEF
(indicating his viewer)
Surface Station approval coming
in now, Lieutenant.
TASHA
Okay, let's bring it in.
13 ANGLE ON TRANSPORTER (OPTICAL)
The object is beamed aboard. WE SEE the surprised faces
of those in the room as a big black chest rests on the
transporter pad. Its design is somewhat old-fashioned
except for A ROUND SLEEPING HUMAN FACE ON ITS SIDE.
The chest is seamless and featureless except for the
slumbering Face. They circle it, looking for a way of
opening it.
RIKER
Odd looking. Why would one of
our people be getting a gift from
this world?
Anxious to solve this mystery, Tasha moves in for a
closer look at the Face.
14 FULL SHOT - INCLUDING FACE (OPTICAL)
Troi ENTERS the room, surprised to see them huddled at a
chest.
TROI
What's going on?
Tasha gasps as the Face's eyes pop open. The Face
has come alive! Two bright red eyes scan the scene,
stopping only when they fall on Troi. All eyes turn
to Troi, who's as surprised as anyone.
FACE
(deep, booming voice)
I hold a message for Deanna Troi!
The Face grins wildly -- it seems overjoyed with the
news it is about to reveal.
FACE
(continuing)
Lwaxana Troi and the honorable
Miller Family will soon arrive!
The momentous day is close at
hand! Rejoice!
The Face then abruptly SIGHS and goes back to sleep.
TROI
No, oh NO... !
Everyone turns to look at Troi, who is stunned and mute.
There is an another silence... but nothing happens until
Troi moves slowly to the chest and kneels close to
examine the Face. THE CHEST SUDDENLY GOES BANG. A door
flies open and dozens of brightly-colored gems and
trinkets spill out. The astonished onlookers get a
closer look at the items. Troi picks up a necklace
made of red Betazoid jewels (like the ones she wears in
her hair).
TROI
(continuing)
I don't believe this!
RIKER
Counselor, what's this all about?
TROI
(softly; slowly)
They're bonding gifts...
(pause)
... what you would call...
wedding presents.
RIKER
Wedding presents? What wedding?
Who's getting married?
Troi slowly turns to look him in the eye.
TROI
(in shock)
I am.
Riker stares at her, immobilized.
FADE OUT:
END OF TEASER
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
15 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise orbits Haven.
16 INT. READY ROOM
Picard and Riker are with Troi. Riker is naturally
perturbed; this is a woman he's loved although without
any commitment being made. Picard is sorry to lose this
top quality counselor and he's curious over how it
happened -- and also curious about the effect of this
upon these key officers.
TROI
I was certain it would never
happen, Captain. The years I'd
spend on this mission, the
distance it has taken me away
from home...
(a deep breath)
As you must have heard, genetic
bonding is a Betazoid tradition.
RIKER
But your father was human, Deanna.
The Millers are human...
TROI
You'd understand if you knew the
loveliness of my world. The
Millers and my father knew it,
they loved Betazed so that
they adopted the customs and
traditions, including this one.
A hesitation, then Picard breaks in:
PICARD
Will you and your husband be
staying with the ship, Counselor?
Her eyes go first to Riker in a way indicating her
answer has much to do with him. Then she answers the
captain:
TROI
No, sir.
Picard sees this, decides it is time to leave them
alone.
PICARD
Then... I'll just say
congratulations for now, Deanna.
(including Riker)
If you'll excuse me.
Riker and Troi nod and MUMBLE a kind of assent, their
eyes very much on each other now. Picard EXITS. CAMERA
MOVES IN ON THE TWOSOME who stand uncomfortably eyeing
each other. Then:
TROI
Bill ... more than anything else
in the world ... anything ... you
want to be a starship captain.
True?
RIKER
(beat)
I love you, Deanna.
TROI
I can feel that.
(nods; small smile)
I know you love me... within those
limits.
(touches him)
So almost more than anything else
in the world, I want to honor my
father's memory with this bonding.
They look at each other. She has invited him to say
more and he considers it.
TROI
(continuing)
Did you hear carefully what I
said?
RIKER
(nods sadly)
Every word.
(beat)
I'm sorry.
They exchange a long, long look. Then:
TROI
(nods)
Come dance at my wedding.
Interrupted by the SOUND OF A CHIME. Riker ignores it.
RIKER
I'll try.
Then Worf ENTERS.
WORF
Message from planet Haven,
Counselor. They wish to beam the
Miller...
(hesitates)
... ah, wedding party aboard.
She nods, EXITS. Then Riker EXITS too, leaving behind a
Klingon who puzzles over the strange ways of humans.
19 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard and Troi face the platform. The Transporter
Chief stands by the controls, the platform in b.g.
SOUND of TRANSPORTER EFFECT, then THREE FIGURES
MATERIALIZE.
20 CLOSE ON TROI AND PICARD
Troi's face reflects the fact that she's about to see
her future husband for the first time in nearly three
decades. Clearly, Picard is aware of the stress she
feels and sympathizes.
21 WIDE ANGLE
The Miller Family steps off the platform. STEVEN MILLER
is a balding bear of a man in his late fifties.
VICTORIA MILLER is small and slim, prim and proper.
Their son WYATT is a likeable, blond young man with an
easy smile and an open, honest face.
PICARD
I'm Jean-Luc Picard, captain of
the Enterprise. Welcome aboard.
STEVEN
Quite some starship you have
here, captain. Look forward to
this visit.
VICTORIA
Oh, yes, yes.
(looks to Troi)
You couldn't be...
TROI
... I'm Deanna.
VICTORIA
(dabbing her eyes)
Deanna darling! You probably
don't even remember me.
Steven brushes by his wife and gives Troi a hug. Then
he holds Troi off, looking at her but speaking to his
wife excitedly. To one side Wyatt stares at Troi.
STEVEN
Wyatt was absolutely right,
Victoria. She is a beauty.
Wyatt steps forward. He looks at her, but his smile
lacks something. Troi senses that something as she
looks into his eyes.
WYATT
I'm Wyatt.
He reaches out to her. When their hands touch, Mrs.
Miller begins to cry.
VICTORIA
(to Picard)
Isn't this simply beautiful?
I knew romance was still alive
somewhere.
22 ANGLE EMPHASIZING WYATT AND TROI (OPTICAL)
Wyatt offers Troi a large rose: Navy blue petals atop
a twisting golden stem. Troi studies the flower in
wonder.
The petals are softly TURNING from blue to white.
WYATT
I'd like you to have this. It's
a Chameleon Rose. It changes
color with the mood of its owner.
TROI
It's wonderful. Thank you.
She looks up from the rose and it seems Wyatt is
studying her face. What's he looking for?
STEVEN
(to Troi)
Deanna, did you like the chest?
TROI
Oh, yes. Especially the way It
rolled its eyes at me.
STEVEN
(to Victoria; exuberant)
You see, Victoria? I told you
she'd love it!
VICTORIA
(to Picard and Troi)
I was in favor of something more
dignified.
(looks at Steven
critically)
Steven picked the ugliest face
imaginable.
STEVEN
It was a fine face. Full of
character!
TROI
Excuse me, but... when is my
mother arriving?
Mr. and Mrs. Miller go silent, giving each other knowing
looks. Victoria frowns at the very mention of Mrs.
Troi.
WYATT
Your mother's still down on the
planet, Deanna.
TROI
Why?
Wyatt takes the initiative -- prodding his parents
toward the exit.
WYATT
Er -- is there a place for my
parents to rest, Captain?
STEVEN
We're not really tired, son, and
besides I'd like to see some of
the ship.
VICTORIA
Steven, you know full well
Lwaxana Troi isn't about to beam
aboard until we've cleared out.
So...
Slight pause. Picard fills in the breach.
PICARD
You can visit your quarters now,
if you wish.
Victoria nods her thanks and Picard leads the family to
where a crewperson is waiting outside.
PICARD
(continuing)
See the Millers to their
accommodations, please.
(to Steven)
I'll join you all later.
As Picard turns and RE-ENTERS, the Transporter Chief
looks up from a reading.
TRANSPORTER CHIEF
A Mrs. Troi ready to beam up, sir.
Picard throws a look toward Deanna, gets a nod, then
nods in turn to the Transporter Chief.
PICARD
So be it.
As the Transporter Chief sets the Transporter controls:
PICARD
(continuing)
Wyatt seems a fine young man.
TROI
(puzzled)
Yes, he does... But I'm not what
he expected.
PICARD
I don't understand.
TROI
Neither do I... but I'm definitely
a surprise of some sort to him.
THE SHIMMERING HUM OF THE TRANSPORTER EFFECT turns both
heads toward the platform.
TROI
(continuing)
I should warn you. My mother's
a bit... eccentric.
There's expectation as A GAUNT FIGURE IN A FLOWING
BLACK ROBE materializes. He has faded white-grey skin
and beady purple eyes. He moves smoothly and
deliberately. Quite a ghostly figure this MR. HOMN.
ANOTHER FIGURE begins to materialize. As it
solidifies, CAMERA MOVES IN ON MRS. TROI, who looks
like a Bohemian Queen. Her gown is striking, as is her
jewelry. Her facial make-up, though unusual, brings out
her high-cheekboned beauty. Behind her, a large,
ornate luggage item has also BEAMED IN with her.
MRS. TROI
(looks around)
Where is everyone?
22A EMPHASIZING TASHA AND MOTHER
Troi moves toward her.
TROI
Hello, Mother...
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
(turning to Troi)
Don't say it... think it. Use your
mind, not your mouth.
Troi refuses to go along, uses words, repeating:
TROI
Hello Mother.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
Deanna. Shame! What has this
life done to you?
Mr. Homn helps Mrs. Troi off the platform. Picard is
about to introduce himself when Mrs. Troi cuts him off.
MRS. TROI
Don't tell me. You're the
captain.
PICARD
(smiling; nods)
Of course. Your daughter
explained your telepathic
abilities.
MRS. TROI
That wasn't telepathy, it was
common sense. Who else would they
send to greet me but the Captain?
(indicates luggage item)
You may carry my luggage.
This stumps Picard for an instant, but then he nods,
STEPS ONTO the platform.
TROI
Mother!
22B EMPHASIZING PICARD
STEPPING TO the luggage item.
PICARD
No, no, quite all right. I'm
indebted to your mother for
the... the fine counselor she...
The luggage item is much heavier than Picard realized
and it takes so much effort to lift it that he
GRUNTS-GROANS slightly and realizes he is trapped into
displaying something less than a dignified figure.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
24 INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE TRANPORTER ROOM
As Deanna, Mrs. Troi, Mister Homn, and lastly Captain
Picard MOVE OUT into the Corridor. Picard is laboring
and Deanna looks toward him anxiously. A couple of
crewpersons pass and double-take this strange use of
their captain.
TROI
Mother, it's quite inappropriate
to ask the captain to...
MRS. TROI
(to Picard)
Yes, you do seem to be having
difficulty. A man your age must
work to keep himself in shape.
Troi stops short.
TROI
I'm not going another step this
way!
(to Mother)
A starship has its customs just
as we do. Please set that down,
Captain.
(turning to Homn)
If you're my mother's valet, then
please valet!
PICARD
Well, so long as you insist...
The Captain sets the luggage down gratefully.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Troi turns to him apologetically.
MRS. TROI
I apologize for her behavior.
(to Troi)
Do you realize you've embarrassed
your captain?
(to Homn)
Do as she says. Anything to avoid
a quarrel on this occasion.
The seemingly frail Mr. Homn bends, easily lifts the
heavy luggage. Picard's look of astonishment at this is
covered by Mrs. Troi taking his arm possessively and
leading him down the corridor.
24A PANNING SHOT
Deanna hurries to walk with Picard and her mother. She
indicates Homn following them with the luggage.
TROI
Mother -- what happened to Xelo?
MRS. TROI
I was forced to terminate his
employment.
(to Picard)
Xelo was strongly attracted to
me -- his thoughts became truly
pornographic.
They REACH a Corridor Turbolift where the doors snap
OPEN.
25 INT. TURBOLIFT
as they ENTER.
PICARD
(to turbolift)
Passenger accommodations.
The turbolift will go upwards for a ways, then travel
horizontally. Meanwhile:
MRS. TROI
(to Captain)
Of course the thoughts of Wyatt's
father toward me were almost as
vulgar...
TROI
(pleading)
Mother...
MRS. TROI
(without pause)
... but he really doesn't have
Mister Homn's imagination.
Between that and his wife's inane
chatter, it's a wonder I made it
here at all. How do you like the
Millers, Captain?
PICARD
(startled; then)
I'm sure I'll find them as
pleasant as...
MRS. TROI
As for me, I've found it shocking
how they've changed in the years
since my husband and I knew them.
Or perhaps, I've just grown beyond
them. You realize of course that
with Betazoids, our ability to
read the thoughts of others does
see us grow and learn much faster
than the typical dull and plodding
human who...
26 CLOSE ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI
who whirls on her mother, interrupting her
telepathically, angrily.
TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
Mother, that's enough!
Mrs. Troi turns her head toward her daughter.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
So, you're not totally out of
practice. Good. Very good.
The turbolift stops, the doors snap OPEN.
28 INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS
Mrs. Troi looks around the room with a jaundiced eye.
PICARD
We hope you'll be comfortable
here.
MRS. TROI
Yes, the room is adequate.
Small, but adequate. You will
of course adjust the temperature
to a civilized level.
PICARD
I'll see what I can do. Now if
you'll excuse me, I'm sure you
two have a lot to talk about.
MRS. TROI
Yes Captain, you may go.
Picard is only too happy to WALK OUT, past the strong
Mr. Homn who begins to unpack for Mrs. Troi.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
You've been slack, little one.
Allowed your mental powers to
rust.
TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
To avoid becoming confused,
mother. Humans constantly think
one thing but say another.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
Yes, they do, don't they. The
poor dears. Our style of complete
honesty frightens them.
TROI
(switching to voice)
On that subject Mother, there is
such a thing as too much honesty
with humans.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
Nonsense. It sets them a good
example. If they'd only say what
they think instead of hiding it...
TROI
But they're accustomed to hiding
their thoughts...
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
And I quite understand what you
faced here. An entire shipload
of such inconsistency could drive
one insane.
Mrs. Troi, rearranging what Homn unpacks, looks at her
daughter, begins to soften and show empathy for her.
She now uses her VOICE.
MRS. TROI
Darling, I'm sorry this had to
happen. Truly I am. But Steven
Miller tracked me down and
reminded me of the vows we made.
TROI
(with difficulty)
Mother... I'm having some trouble
believing in those vows as I once
did...
MRS. TROI
Deanna!
TROI
But... but I'll honor them, of
course. I'm a Betazoid.
Mrs. Troi lovingly touches her daughter's face.
MRS. TROI
And you may find Wyatt an unusual
person. I've sensed remarkable
depths in him.
Troi lifts her rose INTO VIEW and sniffs it. It's now
turned a pale purple.
29 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Worf and Geordi are at Ops and Conn respectively, Riker
and Picard sit in the Command area, Data at Science One. Brant still in b.g.
GEORDI
Message coming in from Haven, Sir.
PICARD
On screen.
A handsome, raven-haired woman named VALEDA INNIS fills
the viewscreen, wearing a sheer, silky kimono-like
garment that embodies the pleasure of the world she
governs.
VALEDA
I'm Valeda Innis, First
Electorine of Haven. Captain
Picard?
PICARD
I'm Picard.
VALEDA
(slight bow)
Your presence honors us. And
your timing is fortuitous,
Captain.
PICARD
How so?
VALEDA
An incoming vessel has bypassed
our stargate, violating our law.
It has refused all attempts at
communication.
PICARD
Are you saying you believe it to
be hostile?
VALEDA
Failure to communicate is
inherently hostile.
(pause)
We have no defensive capabilities
here and our treaty specifies
your obligations in that regard.
PICARD
Agreed. But let's hope it
doesn't become a defense matter.
VALEDA
Of course, Captain. But I'm very
happy we can count on you.
30 INT. WYATT'S QUARTERS
Wyatt is resting on his bed -- listening to MUSIC. He
hears A SOFT CHIME, telling him someone's at the door.
(There are some renderings or paintings unpacked in a
room corner.)
WYATT
Come in.
Troi ENTERS. Wyatt is surprised but pleased to see her.
There's an awkward silence -- each realizes they'll be
spending the rest of their lives with the stranger
standing across from them.
TROI
I wanted to apologize for my
mother's behavior. I'm certain
she was hard to bear on the trip
over.
WYATT
Your mother's honest -- I respect
that.
TROI
Yes, but she never lets up.
WYATT
(grins)
I'll admit, her honesty is a bit
persistent.
TROI
(nods)
I've never heard it described
better. But it is a Betazoid
trait.
(smiles)
I'll try to be only half as
annoying.
They smile at each other. Then:
WYATT
Let's see... what can I tell you
about me? I'm a medical doctor,
for whatever that's worth.
TROI
"Doctor?" Where? How?
WYATT
If you're picking up my thoughts,
you'd know. Can't you do that
at all?
Troi concentrates on Wyatt, for a moment, then
TROI
Yes... This could be what mother
felt about you. I believe we could
read each other eventually.
WYATT
Can I take that as a compliment?
TROI
(smiles)
Absolutely. I've only felt this
with... well, with someone who's
on this ship.
WYATT
Oh? Do I have competition?
TROI
No. All he wants is to captain
a starship.
WYATT
What I want is to... well, to do
another kind of brave and noble
thing... which you may find
prosaic. What I want is to cure
people.
TROI
Well, since I am a practicing
psychologist, maybe we can work
in concert. We are going to be
together a long time.
His smile fades. He looks Troi in the eyes.
WYATT
Yes. That's the point of
marriage, I suppose.
TROI
I really thought you'd tell me
you were an artist.
32 EMPHASIZING PAINTING
Troi has indicated the renderings that lie unpacked in
a corner of the room. Each is a portrait of a
STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN. They have been drawn
over several years and show development from girl to
woman. There is a compelling intensity to the work.
TROI
(continuing)
I just felt your mind very much
on those. And they are your work,
aren't they?
WYATT
Yes.
(faint smile)
And I can see it'll be very hard
to keep secrets from you.
Troi begins to sense the surprising truth. She
indicates the pictures.
TROI
This is why you were surprised
when you first saw me.
(indicating)
This woman... you thought that
I would be this woman.
She looks from Wyatt to portraits and back again. Wyatt
touches one of the renderings.
WYATT
(with difficulty)
I've seen this face since I was
a boy. When I closed my eyes at
night, I could hear her whispering
my name.
(pause)
Knowing you were Betazoid, I
assumed it was you, projecting
yourself into my mind.
Wyatt struggles with his confused feelings. Troi puts
her hand on his shoulder, sincere.
TROI
I'm sorry I'm not what you hoped
for...
WYATT
No. Please don't mistake a
childish fantasy for
disappointment. You're so
beautiful, I-- I feel honored.
It is clear they've begun to like each other... but also
that they both feel more or less trapped by the
agreement their parents have made. Troi looks back at
the drawings.
TROI
You have no idea who she is?
WYATT
No. And it really doesn't matter
now.
They smile at each other WHILE CAMERA ANGLES TO
INCLUDE, beyond them, the dream woman, her eyes warm and
patient, silently waiting.
33 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise in a flyby as it circles Haven.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's personal log. I trust
my concern over the problems of
ship's Counselor Troi are not
based merely on the fact of losing
a highly valuable crew member.
Actually...
33A INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... it seems to me that she has
become trapped by a custom of her
home world which the facts of the
twenty-fourth century have made
unwise and unworkable. I wish
I could intervene.
DATA (V.O.)
On the viewer, Captain...
34 WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Riker beside Picard in Command Area. Geordi and Worf in
the front stations with Data at Science and Tasha at
Security in upper level and Brant in b.g. All are turning toward the
viewscreen where a tiny bright object is moving across
the starfield.
DATA
Unidentified vessel. Traveling
sub-warp speed, bearing two-three-
five, mark seven.
PICARD
Sub-warp? It's several hours
away then?
(to Worf)
Let's take a look at it. Enlarge
to maximum.
WORF
Increasing magnification, sir.
ON SCREEN, a small IMAGE of a ship of strange,
unearthly design. Its center is a shiny globe. Dozens
of spike-like structures jut out of it, tumbling end
over end as the vessel moves along. Though clearly
alien, there is a pleasing aesthetic quality to the
ship, which gives off a soft, violet glow.
35 EMPHASIZING DATA
Intently curious and puzzled by what he's just seen, he
turns to his console and begins calling up information
rapidly.
36 ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA
A deeply concerned Picard.
PICARD
Mister Data! Am I seeing the
trouble I believe is there?
Data looks up from his viewer.
DATA
If you mean a Tarellian vessel,
you are, sir.
Riker is startled by this information.
RIKER
I thought the Tarellians were
finished! What are the poor
devils doing here?
PICARD
Doctor Crusher to the Bridge,
urgent!
(to Riker)
There's no way I'll permit them
to destroy us. And the treaty
here forces us to protect this
world too.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
37 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
Enterprise in orbit around Haven.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, supplemental. It
has been believed the Tarellian
race was extinct, an assumption
contradicted now by the sight of
one of their vessels...
38 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard, Riker, Beverly, Geordi, Tasha and Troi are
seated around the table with Data at the front viewer.
INTERCUT this with viewer as necessary.
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... approaching Haven.
RIKER
The fact it is traveling at its
present velocity suggests an
answer.
GEORDI
A damaged vessel, sir? That could
explain it.
RIKER
(nods)
If it were unable to reach warp
speed, it would have taken all
these years to get here.
PICARD
(nods)
Continue with the briefing, Mister
Data.
Data touches a control and a six planet solar system
chart appears on the viewer, the second of the six
planets enlarges to show two island land masses. Then,
as Data continues, that IMAGE will become alive with
FLASHING TECHNICAL INFORMATION such as gravity,
atmosphere, planet dimensions, mineral composition,
temperature details, etc.
DATA
Class M world, much like your
Earth world, very similar humanoid
life form, which faced the
unfortunate old story of their
hatreds outrunning their
intelligence.
PICARD
Hostilites between the two land
masses?
DATA
(nods)
Ending with one of them... it
doesn't really matter
which... unleashing a deadly
biological weapon on the other.
BEVERLY
(glumly)
And naturally the other also
became infected in the end...
(shaking head)
It makes one question the
intelligence of humanoid forms.
PICARD
Are you acquainted with the facts
of the infection, Doctor?
BEVERLY
(nods)
They had reached Earth's
late-twentieth century, early
twenty-first century level. Which
was all that's needed if you're
a damned fool. A highly deadly,
extra-infectious virus... which
at that modest level of knowledge,
is not that difficult to grow.
TASHA
(nods)
We learned the rest of the story
in security training. Some
Tarellians made it to other worlds
only to die along with the
populations they infected.
GEORDI
(to Picard)
It's pretty well covered in
Academy training now, Captain.
(to the others)
Many of them tried to avoid other
inhabited worlds as they
escaped... only to be hunted down
and destroyed anyway.
PICARD
Unfortunately, we had believed
the last Tarellian vessel was
destroyed eight years ago by the
Alcyones.
(to Data)
Exactly when will they reach
Haven?
DATA
Exactly thirteen hours, nine
minutes, twenty-one...
PICARD
(interrupting; to all)
Which will create a very difficult
problem for the Enterprise at that
time. Our treaty here requires
us to protect Haven from alien
threats ... and a plague ship
certainly qualifies as that. But
Federation policy requires us to
assist life forms in need ... which
qualifies the Tarellians too.
I'll want you to help me find some
answers by then.
Picard pauses, the assembled bridge crew sitting
concerned. Then:
PICARD
(continuing)
All of which gives ample time for
your second assignment. Or you
may prefer it on a volunteer
basis.
(beat; then smiles to
Troi)
The pre-joining dinner of
Counselor Deanna Troi will proceed
as planned.
40 INT. FORMAL DINING AREA
The dinner party is in progress, attended by the Bridge
Officers, the Millers, Mrs. Troi and Mr. Homn, all of
whom are standing, chatting, having a drink as the
dinner table is made finally ready. The officers wear
ceremonial dress. Mrs. Troi wears a length of vine
which seems at this time to be merely decorative. Mr.
Homn stands erect by himself at a small table to one
side. There are a dozen or so tall, fluted glasses on
the table, along with a small bell suspended from a
unique, arched crescent. Homn watches the goings-on
like a silent sentinel.
41 ANGLE ON PICARD
approached by Mr. and Mrs. Miller.
VICTORIA
We've talked it over, Captain.
We'd like you to perform the
ceremony.
PICARD
I'd be honored, Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Troi has overheard.
MRS. TROI
Impossible. The captain is not
practiced in the ways of Betazed
joining.
VICTORIA
This will be a traditional Earth
ceremony!
MRS. TROI
I'm sorry, but it proceeds out
of a Betazed bonding.
VICTORIA
And I am sorry, Lwaxana, but my
family and I are living on Earth
now...
MRS. TROI
So that's why you want that
barbaric ritual.
(to Picard)
Terrible, Captain, to see a woman
go downhill like this...
TROI
Mother!
VICTORIA
Downhill?!
MRS. TROI
The human ritual is out of the
question!
42 ANGLE ON DATA
Enthralled by the latest flare-up.
43 BACK TO SHOT
VICTORIA
Who are you to tell us what's
out of the question?
MRS. TROI
(cool, superior)
Your ignorance is astonishing.
I am Lwaxana Troi: Daughter of
The Fifth House, Holder of the
Sacred Chalice of Rixx, Heir to
the Holy Rings of Betazed.
(pause; insultingly)
Who are you?
Victoria, infuriated, turns to Steven for support.
Before Steven can approach him, Picard steps in.
PICARD
Excuse me, everyone, but dinner
is served...
(to the mothers;
smiling)
... and by Starfleet tradition,
all disputes and disagreements
are thereby resolved.
VICTORIA
(moving off)
In who's favor?
PICARD
The captain's.
MRS. TROI
That's not what you're thinking.
PICARD
Captains are not required to
think.
Picard puts his arm out for Mrs. Troi, who lets him
escort her to her chair, where Wyatt waits to pull it
out for her. Riker watches Troi, trying to be pleasant
while helping seat Mrs. Miller.
44 WIDE ANGLE
Everyone is seated around the table. Stewards are busy
serving food.
45 EMPASIZING VICTORIA
still seething.
46 EMPHASIZING MRS. TROI
Adjusting her decorative vine, throwing a look toward
Victoria
47 ANGLE ON PICARD
PICARD
(raising glass)
A toast. To the young couple and
their families. May this union
be a happy and productive one.
Everyone drinks to this.
48A CLOSE ON MRS. TROI
Adjusting her decorative vine, but she seems to be
doing it in an "affectionate" way. Now, unnoticed by
others, she has picked up a crumb of food from the
table, CAMERA MOVING IN CLOSER as she offers it to the
end of the vine which seems to be "nibbling" at it.
49 ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND MR. HOMN
She looks on in wonder as Homn, now seated, downs an
astonishing quantity of liquid, drinking one glass after
another, without stopping, each with a different color.
50 ANGLE ON WYATT AND PICARD
WYATT
Is it true, Captain -- that
there's a Tarellian ship, headed
for Haven?
PICARD
Yes, it's true.
Wyatt is puzzled about this.
51 ANGLE ON HOMN
still putting away a steady stream of fluids.
52 ANGLE TO INCLUDE WYATT AND OTHERS
WYATT
That's amazing! I've read
everything I could about them.
Biological virus analysis was a
favorite subject at medical
school.
BEVERLY
In which case, I'd very much like
to meet with you, sir. I'm
pleased to have a medical
colleague aboard.
A BELL RINGS OUT. It's a small bell, but it gives off
a shrill RING. Mr. Homn hits it after every bite Mrs.
Troi takes.
WYATT
(distracted by the bell)
Yes, ma'am... Uh, Doctor? Would
it be possible to prepare some
medical supplies, geared toward
the Tarellian's probable needs?
We could beam it over without any
fear of infection.
PICARD
(to Beverly)
What do you think, Doctor?
The bell RINGS again... It's becoming highly
distractive.
BEVERLY
I think it's a considerate idea.
(to Wyatt)
Sickbay's at your disposal,
Doctor.
WYATT
Thank you.
Homn RINGS the bell again as Mrs. Troi takes another
bite.
VICTORIA
(to Homn)
Must you do that?
MRS. TROI
(never looking up from
food)
As you well know, it is the
Betazed way of giving thanks for
the food we eat.
VICTORIA
(amused)
You? Giving thanks? Besides, you
never did this before.
MRS. TROI
I do it now. Unlike some people,
I am in growth.
As if to prove her point, she takes a big bite -- Homn
RINGS the bell accordingly.
52A CLOSER ON MRS. TROI
As she "adjusts" her vine, loosening it and CAMERA MOVES
IN TO REVEAL the "vine" now beginning to move toward
where Victoria sits next to Mrs. Troi. CAMERA PANS IT
inching along somewhat like a caterpillar until
Victoria's ARM COMES INTO VIEW.
52B TWO SHOT OF MRS. TROI AND VICTORIA
as Mrs. Troi turns to Victoria, watching the "vine" move
toward Victoria's arm.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
Victoria, I've forgotten whether
you enjoy pets or not.
Mrs. Troi has taken another bite, the bell RINGS again,
and Victoria gives Mrs. Troi only a quick annoyed
glance.
VICTORIA
Love them, of course.
52C INSERT SHOT
The "vine" reaching Victoria's arm, beginning to wrap
itself around her wrist.
52D BACK TO SHOT
Victoria becomes slowly aware of something tightening
on her wrist, looks down, SCREAMS. Mrs. Troi, begins
taking her "vine" back.
MRS. TROI
Gently... gently!
(retrieves vine)
I thought you said you enjoyed
pets.
53 EMPHASIZING RIKER
Watches Mrs. Troi gather in her "vine," then goes back
to eating listlessly. It's clear he's unhappy. He
looks up to see Troi gazing at him from across the
table. They lock eyes. They each have so much to say,
and so little time. And this is not the place. He
decides to stand.
Riker turning to the Captain.
RIKER
Captain... If I may be excused...
(lamely)
... to spend some time considering
the Tarellian situation...
PICARD
Of course.
RIKER
(rises; slight bow)
Ladies and Gentlemen.
He EXITS. Mrs. Troi turns to Victoria.
MRS. TROI
(quietly)
Why didn't he mention you?
DATA
Mrs. Troi, I'm very interested
in the Betazed ceremony you
mentioned. Could you tell us
more?
55 CLOSE ON TROI
She cringes.
56 BACK TO FULL SHOT
MRS. TROI
I'd be delighted, Commander. It
is an ancient ceremony, widely
regarded as the most beautiful
in the universe.
She takes a tiny bite. Homn hits the bell VERY LIGHTLY.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
After the young couple remove
their clothing --
TASHA
The Bride and Groom go naked?!
MRS. TROI
No. You misunderstand.
Wyatt looks vastly relieved.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
All guests must go unclothed.
This honors the act of love being
celebrated...
57 ANGLE ON VICTORIA
nearly choking on her food.
58 ANGLE ON STEVEN
He smiles slightly -- thinking about it.
59 FULL SHOT
MRS. TROI
(continuing; to
Victoria)
Don't worry too much, dear. Your
body's not that bad.
Picard is bemused; Victoria is beside herself, so angry
and embarrassed that she can't even spit out the words.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
Besides, your husband quite likes
the idea of seeing me unclothed.
Victoria jerks her head toward Steven who quickly puts
his drink down and tries to look innocent, as:
VICTORIA
Steven!!
MRS. TROI
You did know he's attracted to
me, didn't you?
STEVEN
Untrue! I don't.... Not really...
TROI
(rising; angrily)
Stop it, all of you --
(to her mother)
Especially you!
MRS. TROI
(turning to Picard)
Captain, as you requested, I have
carefully avoided disagreements
during this. But did you wish
me to ignore what my senses tell
me?
Then Mrs. Troi shrugs and takes a bite of food. Homn
strikes the BELL -- and Troi comes to her feet, knocks
it off the table with the back of her hand and marches
toward the door and is OUT before anyone can say
anything.
60 CLOSE ON HOMN
Laughing to himself, he then happily kills another
glassful.
61 WIDE ANGLE
A dark cloud hangs over the gathering. After a few
moments of petrified silence, Data breaks the ice.
DATA
(pleasant; to Parents)
Could you please continue your
bickering? I find it intriguing.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
63 INT. HOLODECK -- DESERT LANDSCAPE (DUSK) (OPTICAL)
His back to us, Riker stands in the desert, silhouetted
against the horizon. This is a lonely, lifeless place
-- beautiful but barren. A place picked to match a
mood. Troi ENTERS SHOT, coming in through the archway
as we PULL BACK to SEE the desert again. If Riker hears
her coming, he doesn't turn around.
TROI
Why did you order up a desert?
Riker gives her a look, then stares off into the
distance.
RIKER
It matches my mood. Empty.
63A CLOSER SHOT
Troi concentrating on him, then nods.
TROI
Yes. It does.
RIKER
I lost you once before, and now
I've lost you again.
TROI
Are you certain exactly who lost
who, Imzadi?
RIKER
Don't use that word now, Deanna...
TROI
It means 'my beloved.'
RIKER
It also suggests the same feeling
will go on ... tomorrow, and
tomorrow...
TROI
(nods)
It suggests a kind of bonding ... an
agreement...
Riker sits silently. After a long moment of waiting:
TROI
(continuing)
As I said ... I understand.
RIKER
Do you? Really?
(turns; moves close)
Imzadi... yes, you are my beloved.
Today. But I can't lie to you
and say I'm certain about tomorrow
... and tomorrow ... I can't
guarantee it will be something
you can share.
(moves close to a kiss)
Because you are my Imzadi, I
refuse to promise you a future
I can't yet see.
TROI
How... would an Earth woman react
to that, Bill?
RIKER
To an Earth woman, I'd lie.
(faint smile)
But you'd know it if I did.
WYATT (V.O.)
Hello you two!
63B WIDER ANGLE
They turn, see Wyatt MAKING HIS WAY IN from the Holodeck
entrance. Riker gets to his feet.
RIKER
Next!
Wyatt moves in and Riker CROSSES OUT OF SHOT toward the
Holodeck entrance.
64 ON WYATT
Head cocked, spinning around joyously -- taking in the
wonders of the Holodeck. By the time he turns in a full
circle, Riker is gone.
WYATT
(excited)
This is incredible. I've heard
about this, but I never
imagined...
Troi walks down to meet him.
WYATT
(continuing)
I respected what you did
tonight...
TROI
I lost my temper.
WYATT
It worked. You shamed them into
compromise. After you left it
really calmed down.
(he laughs)
The Joining will be half-Betazed,
half-Old Earth. The Captain'll
do the ceremony and Mister Homn
will be my best man.
TROI
And we'll take our clothes half
off?
Wyatt laughs at this. It's clear he very much likes
Deanna.
WYATT
Some of us all. You do... I
do... Your mother, my father.
(smiles)
But not my mother.
TROI
How did you manage that?
WYATT
I didn't. Your mother did.
They laugh together. She's beginning to really like
Wyatt too.
WYATT
(continuing)
And I just caught my father,
practicing naked in front of his
mirror.
He imitates his father preening, holding in his belly
and looking at himself from every side. They LAUGH.
Troi sits on a small hillock, closes her eyes, stretches
and lies back. Wyatt sits beside her, looking at her
fondly.
WYATT
And so... A question I should have
asked before.
(takes her shoulders;
turns her to him)
Deanna... do you really want to
go through with this?
TROI
(beat)
Yes. I want to.
WYATT
I'm a very lucky man.
He kisses her. Tentatively at first, gently. Then she
begins to kiss back; he reacts to this and Deanna too.
65 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian ship cruising toward the orbiting
Enterprise.
PICARD
Captain's log, supplemental. All
attempts at warning off the
Tarellian ship have failed. They
still refuse to communicate and
I am growing concerned.
66 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
All except Troi at proper stations: Riker and Picard
in the Command Area, Geordi and Data at the Conn and
Ops, Tasha and Worf at Tactical and Weapons station, Brant in b.g.
67 CLOSER ON REGULARS (OPTICAL)
INTERCUT this with viewer as necessary.
PICARD
How can you be certain they're
receiving us?
DATA
Because our sensors are showing
a responder echo, sir, on the
frequency they once used.
GEORDI
Message coming in from Haven.
PICARD
Viewer on.
VALEDA
(on screen)
Captain, the plague ship is
approaching transport range.
PICARD
We're aware of that, Electorine.
VALEDA
You realize they can turn this
lovely world of ours into a
graveyard? Please take action,
now, before it's too late.
RIKER
We'll take action in a few
moments.
VALEDA
Please... please destroy them now!
PICARD
We will not fire on them,
Electorine.
TASHA
I'm certain I could disable their
ship with a phaser burst, Captain.
PICARD
And then?
He gets no answer.
68 ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian ship -- growing larger and larger.
69 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)
Wyatt is gathering medical supplies for the Tarellians:
packets and jars of pills go into boxes, hypo-sprays
are packed, etc. Along with Beverly, he spends half
his time looking at her VIEWSCREEN where WE CAN SEE the
Tarellian ship drawing nearer.
WYATT
Almost complete, Doctor.
BEVERLY
You show a remarkable knowledge
of viral immunology, Wyatt.
Wyatt indicates the viewscreen.
WYATT
It's a striking design, don't you
think?
Beverly takes a look at the Tarellian ship.
WYATT
(continuing)
They built it underwater. At a
base, three miles below sea-level.
BEVERLY
Oh? How did you know that?
Wyatt stops what he's doing, concerned, confused,
puzzled at what he said. Then he forces himself to snap
out of it, turning his attention back to the supplies.
WYATT
I don't know... I must have heard
it somewhere.
70 ANGLE ON BEVERLY
wondering about his strange statement.
71 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
DATA
They're coming within transporter
range, sir.
PICARD
Can't delay any longer, then.
Ready the tractor beam, Lieutenant
Yar. Target ship and activate
on my command.
Tasha quickly touches the proper controls on her
console.
TASHA
Tractor beam ready.
RIKER
Let's hope it buys some
communication.
PICARD
Engage.
Tasha engages.
72 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
Enterprise in BACKGROUND and in the FOREGROUND the
Tarellian ship is engulfed by the briefly appearing
BEAM. Then the alien vessel slows.
73 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
As the Bridge shudders and protests ever so slightly.
TASHA
Got them, sir...
73A EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
REPEAT LAST SHOT with the Tarellian ship slowing to a
stop.
73B INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian vessel on the viewer, Picard waiting. And
waiting. Then he turns toward Worf who is at Science
Station.
PICARD
Do we have them securely, Worf?
Can they beam out to the planet?
WORF
Negative, sir. They can't leave
that ship.
Picard turns toward Geordi who checks his own
instruments.
GEORDI
I know they're receiving us, sir.
And at this distance they could
reply with their running lights
if necessary.
DATA
Unless they have all died. Their
ship could have been brought in
by automation.
RIKER
(indicating)
Captain! The viewer... !
All turn in that direction.
73C ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER
The Tarellian ship IMAGE IS FADING, being replaced
slowly by INDISTINCT SHAPES WHICH ARE BECOMING A HUMAN
FACE.
73D ANGLE ON BRIDGE CREW
reacting, beginning to realize that life does exist on
the alien vessel.
73E ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER
The IMAGE resolving slowly in the woman we've seen in
Wyatt's painting.
73F ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI
coming to her feet.
TROI
It's the woman in Wyatt's
painting!
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
76 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TARELLIAN VESSEL (OPTICAL)
Fairly close together now in orbit of Haven.
PICARD'S (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 41294.7
orbiting Haven with the Tarellian
vessel locked in our tractor beam.
Question: What strange
combination...
77 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PRINCIPALS AND MAIN VIEWER
(OPTICAL)
Everyone stunned by this seemingly impossible occurance.
PICARD'S (V.O.)
(continuing)
... of circumstances has caused
a woman out of someone's
imagination to appear on the
plague ship?
GEORDI
Enterprise to Tarellian vessel,
are you receiving us?
ON THE VIEWER, the IMAGE of the young woman whom we'll
know as ARIANA, is gently moved aside by a distinguished
looking older man whom we'll know as WRENN. He looks
out from the viewer, speaks gently:
WRENN
My name is Wrenn... and before
I inquire why you've trapped us
here, is there one aboard your
vessel named Wyatt?
PICARD
Your business is with me, sir.
I am Captain Picard, commanding
this starship.
The Turbolift door OPENS, Wyatt and Beverly HURRY ONTO
THE BRIDGE. He carries one of his paintings of the
woman being seen on the viewer and exhibits it.
WYATT
Captain, I don't understand...
Wrenn appears as startled by Wyatt's appearance.
WRENN
I can't believe this! Ariana was
right!
(moving to the side)
He is there, daughter!
Ariana's IMAGE joins Wrenn on the viewer screen.
ARIANA
Wyatt, you've come to us. Just
as you promised.
Troi rises, hurries to Wyatt who speaks low-voiced.
WYATT
What's happening? Except for
dream images, I've never seen her.
TROI
I'm not sure but perhaps mother
would...
PICARD
(interrupting; to Wrenn)
Our first order of business,
sir, is with the threat your
vessel poses to the planet below.
If you still carry the infection
which destroyed your world...
WRENN
Oh, we still carry it, Captain.
My daughter, I, all eight of us.
PICARD
Eight?
WRENN
(indicates)
All of us that are left, Captain.
VIEWER IMAGE WIDENS TO REVEAL Ariana and six others.
WRENN
(continuing)
Most of the rest passed on during
the years it took to reach Haven.
PICARD
Sir... if you've come here because
of the legend about planet Haven
miraculously healing the sick...
WRENN
No, no. We've learned to face
the truth about such things. But
Haven is a remarkably lovely and
pleasant place, is it not? All
we want is a resting place until
the last of us are gone.
Picard clearly feels the hurt of what he is going to
have to say. It is in his voice:
PICARD
I'm... sorry, but circumstances
make it impossible for us to allow
you to beam down to Haven.
WRENN
We do not ask to make contact with
those living below. All we ask
is to be on the edge of some sea,
some unpopulated island or faraway
peninsula...
PICARD
This is not our planet, sir. I'll
be happy to present your needs
to those who govern this world...
WRENN
Present the fact we intend to die
here, Captain. And if we die
while caged by your tractor beam,
so be it.
Wrenn touches a control on his vessel, the viewscreen
IMAGE FADES.
77A INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS
She is trying on an exotic outfit we haven't seen.
There's a CHIME from the entry and Wyatt ENTERS.
MRS. TROI
Isn't this combination exciting?
But I can't wear it, of course,
since your father would be
devastated if I weren't naked.
WYATT
Mrs. Troi, may I talk to you about
something serious?
MRS. TROI
I am always serious, dear boy.
Only my pleasant nature makes it
appear otherwise.
She continues fluttering with the jewelry decorating
her outfit.
WYATT
Please, Mrs. Troi.
She turns, eyes him for a moment, then:
MRS. TROI
Yes, that was puzzling. A woman
out of another place who insists
she knows you.
WYATT
And...
MRS. TROI
(interrupts, nodding)
And whom you've dreamed of for
all these years.
WYATT
And I hoped that with you handling
thoughts the way you do...
MRS. TROI
Fascinating, Wyatt, how easily
your thoughts come through. I
wonder if it is because you were
raised on Betazed?
(smiles)
Well, no matter, I can see you
were wrong for my daughter anyway.
WYATT
Ma'am?
MRS. TROI
The answer to the puzzle of Ariana
and you is too simple for most
humans to understand.
WYATT
Too simple?
MRS. TROI
Of course. It's something they
all know instinctively but go
to great effort to reject or to
build complicated superstitions
about it. All life, Wyatt, all
consciousness, wherever or
whenever it occurs... is
indissolvably bound together.
Indeed, it is all part of the same
thing.
WYATT
(startled; considers
it)
Yes! I have wondered if something
like that...
MRS. TROI
(carrying on his
thought)
... weren't so. And no doubt so
has Ariana, which helped the two
of you to make contact.
(touching neck
jewelry)
Shall I wear the light or deep
ruby stones? Which would be best
for me, naked?
But Wyatt's mind is elsewhere. He rises, heads for the
door.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
Wyatt, don't puzzle on it so much!
It was just a simple thought!
But Wyatt EXITS, unhearing.
80 INT. SICKBAY
Beverly notices Wyatt's disconcerting look.
BEVERLY
Wyatt, are you feeling all right?
Wyatt nods weakly.
80 CONTINUED:
WYATT
The supplies are ready. I'll take
them to the transporter room.
BEVERLY
I'll notify the captain they're
ready.
Wyatt turns to the supplies -- then as Beverly's back
is turned, he takes a spray-hypo from a medical shelf,
secretes it as he EXITS.
81 INT. FORMAL DINING AREA
The room used for the dinner has been modified to
accommodate the rehearsal. Troi is fidgeting with an
unusual, flowing wedding dress. Mr. Homn drinks vials
of bright green liquid.
82 ANGLE ON WYATT
He ENTERS, dazed but determined.
83 ANGLE ON THE MILLERS
Steven, in a bathrobe, is turned sideways, sucking in
his stomach as he checks himself out in the mirror.
VICTORIA
(indicates Steven)
Look at your father, Wyatt. He
just can't wait to strip off his
clothes in that barbaric ceremony.
STEVEN
(overhearing)
We had to compromise. As usual,
I'm making the sacrifice.
Wyatt gives his parents a long look, as if trying to
memorize the scene. Then he turns and walks towards
Troi. Victoria hurries to undo something Mrs. Troi just
did.
84 CLOSE ON TROI
She is fidgeting with her special dress.
WYATT (V.O.)
You look beautiful.
Troi looks up and smiles. PULL BACK to FULL SHOT as
Troi immediately senses the turmoil raging within Wyatt.
WYATT
But you looked best of all in
the desert on the Holodeck.
(moves in)
When you did this...
He kisses her. She senses something, looks carefully
as he takes a long look around the room. Then he's OUT
the door. HOLD on Troi.
85 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
The Chief is alone at the console as the door slides
open and SOMEONE ENTERS.
TRANSPORTER CHIEF
You can put the supplies on the
pad.
(points; looks down)
Doctor Crusher had me set the
coordinates. All we need is the
captain's order --
Wyatt steps INTO SCENE. The spray-hypo HISSES as it
touches the Transporter Chief. He slumps to the
ground, unconscious.
86 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Riker leans over and speaks to Picard, who is eyeing
the screen glumly.
GEORDI
Captain! Someone's transporting
to the Tarellian ship.
PICARD
Override!
GEORDI
(after pause)
I can't sir. It's too late.
86A ANGLE ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian ship.
88 INT. TARELLIAN SHIP (OPTICAL)
Wyatt BEAMS INTO a small, curved-wall room on the
spherical Tarellian ship, the supplies alongside him.
He is alone. The ship is quiet, except for THE HUM of
the engines fighting the tractor beam. He moves
forward, looking around.
89 WYATT'S POV
The room is minimally furnished, with an open door to
what seems like a bridge, navigational equipment
indicated beyond. But it's the walls that are
mesmerizing. PORTRAITS OF WYATT, RANGING FROM BOY TO
MAN, are everywhere. He moves about the empty room in
astonishment, his heart pounding wildly. Suddenly he
senses something behind him, and spins to see FIVE
TARELLIANS standing in the doorway.
WRENN
Hello, Wyatt. We always thought
you were a dream.
WYATT
You're not surprised. Did you
know I'd beam over?
WRENN
Once we saw you were real, we
knew. You are a doctor?
WYATT
Yes.
(indicates)
I've brought medicines and
supplies. I'll do what I can to
help.
He then moves along the walls, studying the remarkable
portraits.
ARIANA
And I knew you'd be this brave.
Ariana steps INTO SCENE. Wyatt's insides churn as she
approaches. She's astoundingly beautiful and exactly
as he pictured her. They take each other's hands.
90 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
The parents and Troi surround Picard, Riker and Data
in the Command Area. Mrs. Miller is wildly emotional.
VICTORIA
(to Picard)
How could you let this happen?
My son, surrounded by those
horrible lepers!
PICARD
Mrs. Miller, if I could have
prevented this...
VICTORIA
Then beam him back!
TROI
He can never come back, Mrs.
Miller.
Victoria looks like she is about to faint. Then her
attention is drawn to the Bridge Viewer.
91 ANGLE INCLUDING VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
as Wyatt, Ariana, and Wrenn APPEAR on screen.
WRENN
You may turn off your tractor
beam, Captain. We will not be
going to Haven.
VICTORIA
Wyatt!
WYATT
Mother...Father... Forgive me,
but I must... I'm going to try
to cure these people.
ARIANA
And Wyatt will do it. I've
believed that all along.
Wyatt puts his arm around Ariana and speaks with
difficulty.
WYATT
I knew I was coming to Haven to
meet my destiny. I thought it was
to be with you, Deanna. But it
was Ariana who drew me here. I'm
sorry.
TROI
Wyatt, I'm happy for you. Ariana,
I love you both.
MRS. TROI
(softly)
You've done surprisingly well for
a human, Wyatt.
TROI
Mother...
WYATT
I take that as a compliment,
Deanna.
Wyatt smiles; Troi smiles, proud of her mother.
92 ANGLE ON THE MILLERS
saddened, but becoming more confident of their son's
judgment.
93 BACK TO SHOT
WRENN
(to Picard)
My respects, Captain.
PICARD
And mine, sir.
The Tarellian image begins to fade from the screen.
CAMERA MOVES IN on Troi, who stares at the screen long
after it's gone black.
TROI
(whispering)
Good-bye.
94 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian ship pulls away from Haven -- heading for
deep space.
95 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Transporter Chief at the controls. The Millers are on
the platform. Picard, Beverly, Riker and Troi have come
to see them off.
STEVEN
(pleasantly)
Keep the chest. You'll have use
for it some day.
Mrs. Troi ENTERS, followed by Homn carrying her
luggage.
MRS. TROI
Seems such a shame to waste that
lovely wedding dress. Perhaps I
should stay and be Joined to a
new mate.
TROI
What??
MRS. TROI
The captain is highly attracted
to me, but he's a little too old.
Picard lifts his eyebrows in surprise.
MRS. TROI
(continuing; to Riker)
Perhaps I should choose you.
TROI
(sharply)
He has other obligations, Mother!
MRS. TROI
-- Very well. It's his loss.
Mister Homn!
She kisses Troi and abruptly turns to step onto the
platform... Homn grabs her bag and turns to the
officers.
HOMN
(deep voice)
Thank you for the drinks.
The officers are caught off guard by his voice. Homn
joins Mrs. Troi on the transporter pad.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V. O.
Try and remember your heritage,
little one.
(spoken)
You may energize.
96 ON MRS. TROI AND HOMN (OPTICAL)
As the transporter ACTIVATES, she stares at Picard, as
if something shocking has just entered her mind.
MRS. TROI
Captain! Even Xelo never had such
thoughts about me.
Before Picard reacts, Mrs. Troi and Homn have been
BEAMED AWAY.
96A EMPHASIZING PICARD AND TROI
He is still at a loss, but Troi is smiling at him.
TROI
That was meant as a joke, Captain.
PICARD
But she has claimed to be so
completely honest.
TROI
(nods)
Except when a lie is more amusing.
Weren't you amused?
PICARD
(firmly)
I was not!
97 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Our regulars all at their stations.
PICARD
Take us out of here, Mister Riker.
RIKER
Aye, sir.
(to Geordi)
Warp two, helm, heading five-seven
mark three-one-nine.
Riker lays a very happy look upon Troi and she returns
it, as:
GEORDI
Warp two, five-seven mark
three-one-nine.
RIKER
Engage!
98 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise heads out of orbit, then INTO WARP
DRIVE.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
1 EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise sweeps toward a beautiful blue-green
planet.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 41294.5.
Our destination, the Class M Beta
Cassius planet known simply as
Haven. It is a world...
2 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE
PICARD sits alone in the Command Area. GEORDI is at the
Conn, WORF mans Ops, DATA's at Science Station #1, BRANT
is in b.g.
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... so renowned for its peaceful
beauty that some believe it to
have mystical healing powers.
4 ANGLE ON PICARD
He's lost in thought as he looks up at the viewscreen.
PICARD
Such a beautiful world. Legends
say it has been known to mend
souls and heal broken hearts.
5 TWO SHOT - DATA AND PICARD
As Data looks up, considers Picard's statement.
DATA
Legends which are totally
unsupported by fact, Captain.
PICARD
Legends like that are the spice
of the universe, Mister Data,
because they have a way of
sometimes coming true.
DATA
They have intrinsic value
regardless of the facts, sir?
PICARD
Facts are not everything, Mister
Data.
DATA
(startled by the
thought)
Indeed, sir.
Picard nods. Data seems to be trying to add this
blasphemous concept to his voluminous memory.
Meanwhile, Picard addresses the Conn.
PICARD
Standard orbit, Mister La Forge.
GEORDI
Standard orbit, sir.
6 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise eases into orbit.
7 INT. RIKER'S CABIN (OPTICAL)
CLOSE ON TWO BEAUTIFUL WOMEN working delicate harp
instruments. These players radiate a warm sensuality.
Their "harps" sound more like mandolins and pedal steel
guitars.
10 ANGLE ON RIKER
leaning back, fully enjoying this, until:
TASHA'S COM VOICE
Lieutenant Yar to Commander Riker.
Your presence is requested in
Transporter Room One.
Riker sighs good-naturedly and gets to his feet. The
SONG IS SOARING in the b.g.
RIKER
Sorry ladies. Duty calls.
11 ON RIKER AND THE WOMEN (OPTICAL)
For the first time, WE SEE that the Musicians are only
two feet tall. As he EXITS, Riker hits a switch and
the Songstresses DISAPPEAR.
12 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM ONE
Riker ENTERS, joining TASHA, GEORDI, and a TRANSPORTER
CHIEF.
RIKER
Lieutenant, you needed me?
TASHA
Yes sir. There's an object of some
kind beaming in from Haven.
RIKER
What is it?
TASHA
We're not sure. I'm holding it
in stasis until we can register
its exact nature. It's listed
as a gift for Counselor Troi.
RIKER
For Deanna? From here?
TASHA
That's what I wondered about.
She's on her way now.
TRANSPORTER CHIEF
(indicating his viewer)
Surface Station approval coming
in now, Lieutenant.
TASHA
Okay, let's bring it in.
13 ANGLE ON TRANSPORTER (OPTICAL)
The object is beamed aboard. WE SEE the surprised faces
of those in the room as a big black chest rests on the
transporter pad. Its design is somewhat old-fashioned
except for A ROUND SLEEPING HUMAN FACE ON ITS SIDE.
The chest is seamless and featureless except for the
slumbering Face. They circle it, looking for a way of
opening it.
RIKER
Odd looking. Why would one of
our people be getting a gift from
this world?
Anxious to solve this mystery, Tasha moves in for a
closer look at the Face.
14 FULL SHOT - INCLUDING FACE (OPTICAL)
Troi ENTERS the room, surprised to see them huddled at a
chest.
TROI
What's going on?
Tasha gasps as the Face's eyes pop open. The Face
has come alive! Two bright red eyes scan the scene,
stopping only when they fall on Troi. All eyes turn
to Troi, who's as surprised as anyone.
FACE
(deep, booming voice)
I hold a message for Deanna Troi!
The Face grins wildly -- it seems overjoyed with the
news it is about to reveal.
FACE
(continuing)
Lwaxana Troi and the honorable
Miller Family will soon arrive!
The momentous day is close at
hand! Rejoice!
The Face then abruptly SIGHS and goes back to sleep.
TROI
No, oh NO... !
Everyone turns to look at Troi, who is stunned and mute.
There is an another silence... but nothing happens until
Troi moves slowly to the chest and kneels close to
examine the Face. THE CHEST SUDDENLY GOES BANG. A door
flies open and dozens of brightly-colored gems and
trinkets spill out. The astonished onlookers get a
closer look at the items. Troi picks up a necklace
made of red Betazoid jewels (like the ones she wears in
her hair).
TROI
(continuing)
I don't believe this!
RIKER
Counselor, what's this all about?
TROI
(softly; slowly)
They're bonding gifts...
(pause)
... what you would call...
wedding presents.
RIKER
Wedding presents? What wedding?
Who's getting married?
Troi slowly turns to look him in the eye.
TROI
(in shock)
I am.
Riker stares at her, immobilized.
FADE OUT:
END OF TEASER
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
15 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise orbits Haven.
16 INT. READY ROOM
Picard and Riker are with Troi. Riker is naturally
perturbed; this is a woman he's loved although without
any commitment being made. Picard is sorry to lose this
top quality counselor and he's curious over how it
happened -- and also curious about the effect of this
upon these key officers.
TROI
I was certain it would never
happen, Captain. The years I'd
spend on this mission, the
distance it has taken me away
from home...
(a deep breath)
As you must have heard, genetic
bonding is a Betazoid tradition.
RIKER
But your father was human, Deanna.
The Millers are human...
TROI
You'd understand if you knew the
loveliness of my world. The
Millers and my father knew it,
they loved Betazed so that
they adopted the customs and
traditions, including this one.
A hesitation, then Picard breaks in:
PICARD
Will you and your husband be
staying with the ship, Counselor?
Her eyes go first to Riker in a way indicating her
answer has much to do with him. Then she answers the
captain:
TROI
No, sir.
Picard sees this, decides it is time to leave them
alone.
PICARD
Then... I'll just say
congratulations for now, Deanna.
(including Riker)
If you'll excuse me.
Riker and Troi nod and MUMBLE a kind of assent, their
eyes very much on each other now. Picard EXITS. CAMERA
MOVES IN ON THE TWOSOME who stand uncomfortably eyeing
each other. Then:
TROI
Bill ... more than anything else
in the world ... anything ... you
want to be a starship captain.
True?
RIKER
(beat)
I love you, Deanna.
TROI
I can feel that.
(nods; small smile)
I know you love me... within those
limits.
(touches him)
So almost more than anything else
in the world, I want to honor my
father's memory with this bonding.
They look at each other. She has invited him to say
more and he considers it.
TROI
(continuing)
Did you hear carefully what I
said?
RIKER
(nods sadly)
Every word.
(beat)
I'm sorry.
They exchange a long, long look. Then:
TROI
(nods)
Come dance at my wedding.
Interrupted by the SOUND OF A CHIME. Riker ignores it.
RIKER
I'll try.
Then Worf ENTERS.
WORF
Message from planet Haven,
Counselor. They wish to beam the
Miller...
(hesitates)
... ah, wedding party aboard.
She nods, EXITS. Then Riker EXITS too, leaving behind a
Klingon who puzzles over the strange ways of humans.
19 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard and Troi face the platform. The Transporter
Chief stands by the controls, the platform in b.g.
SOUND of TRANSPORTER EFFECT, then THREE FIGURES
MATERIALIZE.
20 CLOSE ON TROI AND PICARD
Troi's face reflects the fact that she's about to see
her future husband for the first time in nearly three
decades. Clearly, Picard is aware of the stress she
feels and sympathizes.
21 WIDE ANGLE
The Miller Family steps off the platform. STEVEN MILLER
is a balding bear of a man in his late fifties.
VICTORIA MILLER is small and slim, prim and proper.
Their son WYATT is a likeable, blond young man with an
easy smile and an open, honest face.
PICARD
I'm Jean-Luc Picard, captain of
the Enterprise. Welcome aboard.
STEVEN
Quite some starship you have
here, captain. Look forward to
this visit.
VICTORIA
Oh, yes, yes.
(looks to Troi)
You couldn't be...
TROI
... I'm Deanna.
VICTORIA
(dabbing her eyes)
Deanna darling! You probably
don't even remember me.
Steven brushes by his wife and gives Troi a hug. Then
he holds Troi off, looking at her but speaking to his
wife excitedly. To one side Wyatt stares at Troi.
STEVEN
Wyatt was absolutely right,
Victoria. She is a beauty.
Wyatt steps forward. He looks at her, but his smile
lacks something. Troi senses that something as she
looks into his eyes.
WYATT
I'm Wyatt.
He reaches out to her. When their hands touch, Mrs.
Miller begins to cry.
VICTORIA
(to Picard)
Isn't this simply beautiful?
I knew romance was still alive
somewhere.
22 ANGLE EMPHASIZING WYATT AND TROI (OPTICAL)
Wyatt offers Troi a large rose: Navy blue petals atop
a twisting golden stem. Troi studies the flower in
wonder.
The petals are softly TURNING from blue to white.
WYATT
I'd like you to have this. It's
a Chameleon Rose. It changes
color with the mood of its owner.
TROI
It's wonderful. Thank you.
She looks up from the rose and it seems Wyatt is
studying her face. What's he looking for?
STEVEN
(to Troi)
Deanna, did you like the chest?
TROI
Oh, yes. Especially the way It
rolled its eyes at me.
STEVEN
(to Victoria; exuberant)
You see, Victoria? I told you
she'd love it!
VICTORIA
(to Picard and Troi)
I was in favor of something more
dignified.
(looks at Steven
critically)
Steven picked the ugliest face
imaginable.
STEVEN
It was a fine face. Full of
character!
TROI
Excuse me, but... when is my
mother arriving?
Mr. and Mrs. Miller go silent, giving each other knowing
looks. Victoria frowns at the very mention of Mrs.
Troi.
WYATT
Your mother's still down on the
planet, Deanna.
TROI
Why?
Wyatt takes the initiative -- prodding his parents
toward the exit.
WYATT
Er -- is there a place for my
parents to rest, Captain?
STEVEN
We're not really tired, son, and
besides I'd like to see some of
the ship.
VICTORIA
Steven, you know full well
Lwaxana Troi isn't about to beam
aboard until we've cleared out.
So...
Slight pause. Picard fills in the breach.
PICARD
You can visit your quarters now,
if you wish.
Victoria nods her thanks and Picard leads the family to
where a crewperson is waiting outside.
PICARD
(continuing)
See the Millers to their
accommodations, please.
(to Steven)
I'll join you all later.
As Picard turns and RE-ENTERS, the Transporter Chief
looks up from a reading.
TRANSPORTER CHIEF
A Mrs. Troi ready to beam up, sir.
Picard throws a look toward Deanna, gets a nod, then
nods in turn to the Transporter Chief.
PICARD
So be it.
As the Transporter Chief sets the Transporter controls:
PICARD
(continuing)
Wyatt seems a fine young man.
TROI
(puzzled)
Yes, he does... But I'm not what
he expected.
PICARD
I don't understand.
TROI
Neither do I... but I'm definitely
a surprise of some sort to him.
THE SHIMMERING HUM OF THE TRANSPORTER EFFECT turns both
heads toward the platform.
TROI
(continuing)
I should warn you. My mother's
a bit... eccentric.
There's expectation as A GAUNT FIGURE IN A FLOWING
BLACK ROBE materializes. He has faded white-grey skin
and beady purple eyes. He moves smoothly and
deliberately. Quite a ghostly figure this MR. HOMN.
ANOTHER FIGURE begins to materialize. As it
solidifies, CAMERA MOVES IN ON MRS. TROI, who looks
like a Bohemian Queen. Her gown is striking, as is her
jewelry. Her facial make-up, though unusual, brings out
her high-cheekboned beauty. Behind her, a large,
ornate luggage item has also BEAMED IN with her.
MRS. TROI
(looks around)
Where is everyone?
22A EMPHASIZING TASHA AND MOTHER
Troi moves toward her.
TROI
Hello, Mother...
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
(turning to Troi)
Don't say it... think it. Use your
mind, not your mouth.
Troi refuses to go along, uses words, repeating:
TROI
Hello Mother.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
Deanna. Shame! What has this
life done to you?
Mr. Homn helps Mrs. Troi off the platform. Picard is
about to introduce himself when Mrs. Troi cuts him off.
MRS. TROI
Don't tell me. You're the
captain.
PICARD
(smiling; nods)
Of course. Your daughter
explained your telepathic
abilities.
MRS. TROI
That wasn't telepathy, it was
common sense. Who else would they
send to greet me but the Captain?
(indicates luggage item)
You may carry my luggage.
This stumps Picard for an instant, but then he nods,
STEPS ONTO the platform.
TROI
Mother!
22B EMPHASIZING PICARD
STEPPING TO the luggage item.
PICARD
No, no, quite all right. I'm
indebted to your mother for
the... the fine counselor she...
The luggage item is much heavier than Picard realized
and it takes so much effort to lift it that he
GRUNTS-GROANS slightly and realizes he is trapped into
displaying something less than a dignified figure.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
24 INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE TRANPORTER ROOM
As Deanna, Mrs. Troi, Mister Homn, and lastly Captain
Picard MOVE OUT into the Corridor. Picard is laboring
and Deanna looks toward him anxiously. A couple of
crewpersons pass and double-take this strange use of
their captain.
TROI
Mother, it's quite inappropriate
to ask the captain to...
MRS. TROI
(to Picard)
Yes, you do seem to be having
difficulty. A man your age must
work to keep himself in shape.
Troi stops short.
TROI
I'm not going another step this
way!
(to Mother)
A starship has its customs just
as we do. Please set that down,
Captain.
(turning to Homn)
If you're my mother's valet, then
please valet!
PICARD
Well, so long as you insist...
The Captain sets the luggage down gratefully.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Troi turns to him apologetically.
MRS. TROI
I apologize for her behavior.
(to Troi)
Do you realize you've embarrassed
your captain?
(to Homn)
Do as she says. Anything to avoid
a quarrel on this occasion.
The seemingly frail Mr. Homn bends, easily lifts the
heavy luggage. Picard's look of astonishment at this is
covered by Mrs. Troi taking his arm possessively and
leading him down the corridor.
24A PANNING SHOT
Deanna hurries to walk with Picard and her mother. She
indicates Homn following them with the luggage.
TROI
Mother -- what happened to Xelo?
MRS. TROI
I was forced to terminate his
employment.
(to Picard)
Xelo was strongly attracted to
me -- his thoughts became truly
pornographic.
They REACH a Corridor Turbolift where the doors snap
OPEN.
25 INT. TURBOLIFT
as they ENTER.
PICARD
(to turbolift)
Passenger accommodations.
The turbolift will go upwards for a ways, then travel
horizontally. Meanwhile:
MRS. TROI
(to Captain)
Of course the thoughts of Wyatt's
father toward me were almost as
vulgar...
TROI
(pleading)
Mother...
MRS. TROI
(without pause)
... but he really doesn't have
Mister Homn's imagination.
Between that and his wife's inane
chatter, it's a wonder I made it
here at all. How do you like the
Millers, Captain?
PICARD
(startled; then)
I'm sure I'll find them as
pleasant as...
MRS. TROI
As for me, I've found it shocking
how they've changed in the years
since my husband and I knew them.
Or perhaps, I've just grown beyond
them. You realize of course that
with Betazoids, our ability to
read the thoughts of others does
see us grow and learn much faster
than the typical dull and plodding
human who...
26 CLOSE ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI
who whirls on her mother, interrupting her
telepathically, angrily.
TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
Mother, that's enough!
Mrs. Troi turns her head toward her daughter.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
So, you're not totally out of
practice. Good. Very good.
The turbolift stops, the doors snap OPEN.
28 INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS
Mrs. Troi looks around the room with a jaundiced eye.
PICARD
We hope you'll be comfortable
here.
MRS. TROI
Yes, the room is adequate.
Small, but adequate. You will
of course adjust the temperature
to a civilized level.
PICARD
I'll see what I can do. Now if
you'll excuse me, I'm sure you
two have a lot to talk about.
MRS. TROI
Yes Captain, you may go.
Picard is only too happy to WALK OUT, past the strong
Mr. Homn who begins to unpack for Mrs. Troi.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
You've been slack, little one.
Allowed your mental powers to
rust.
TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
To avoid becoming confused,
mother. Humans constantly think
one thing but say another.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
Yes, they do, don't they. The
poor dears. Our style of complete
honesty frightens them.
TROI
(switching to voice)
On that subject Mother, there is
such a thing as too much honesty
with humans.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
Nonsense. It sets them a good
example. If they'd only say what
they think instead of hiding it...
TROI
But they're accustomed to hiding
their thoughts...
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V.O.
And I quite understand what you
faced here. An entire shipload
of such inconsistency could drive
one insane.
Mrs. Troi, rearranging what Homn unpacks, looks at her
daughter, begins to soften and show empathy for her.
She now uses her VOICE.
MRS. TROI
Darling, I'm sorry this had to
happen. Truly I am. But Steven
Miller tracked me down and
reminded me of the vows we made.
TROI
(with difficulty)
Mother... I'm having some trouble
believing in those vows as I once
did...
MRS. TROI
Deanna!
TROI
But... but I'll honor them, of
course. I'm a Betazoid.
Mrs. Troi lovingly touches her daughter's face.
MRS. TROI
And you may find Wyatt an unusual
person. I've sensed remarkable
depths in him.
Troi lifts her rose INTO VIEW and sniffs it. It's now
turned a pale purple.
29 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Worf and Geordi are at Ops and Conn respectively, Riker
and Picard sit in the Command area, Data at Science One. Brant still in b.g.
GEORDI
Message coming in from Haven, Sir.
PICARD
On screen.
A handsome, raven-haired woman named VALEDA INNIS fills
the viewscreen, wearing a sheer, silky kimono-like
garment that embodies the pleasure of the world she
governs.
VALEDA
I'm Valeda Innis, First
Electorine of Haven. Captain
Picard?
PICARD
I'm Picard.
VALEDA
(slight bow)
Your presence honors us. And
your timing is fortuitous,
Captain.
PICARD
How so?
VALEDA
An incoming vessel has bypassed
our stargate, violating our law.
It has refused all attempts at
communication.
PICARD
Are you saying you believe it to
be hostile?
VALEDA
Failure to communicate is
inherently hostile.
(pause)
We have no defensive capabilities
here and our treaty specifies
your obligations in that regard.
PICARD
Agreed. But let's hope it
doesn't become a defense matter.
VALEDA
Of course, Captain. But I'm very
happy we can count on you.
30 INT. WYATT'S QUARTERS
Wyatt is resting on his bed -- listening to MUSIC. He
hears A SOFT CHIME, telling him someone's at the door.
(There are some renderings or paintings unpacked in a
room corner.)
WYATT
Come in.
Troi ENTERS. Wyatt is surprised but pleased to see her.
There's an awkward silence -- each realizes they'll be
spending the rest of their lives with the stranger
standing across from them.
TROI
I wanted to apologize for my
mother's behavior. I'm certain
she was hard to bear on the trip
over.
WYATT
Your mother's honest -- I respect
that.
TROI
Yes, but she never lets up.
WYATT
(grins)
I'll admit, her honesty is a bit
persistent.
TROI
(nods)
I've never heard it described
better. But it is a Betazoid
trait.
(smiles)
I'll try to be only half as
annoying.
They smile at each other. Then:
WYATT
Let's see... what can I tell you
about me? I'm a medical doctor,
for whatever that's worth.
TROI
"Doctor?" Where? How?
WYATT
If you're picking up my thoughts,
you'd know. Can't you do that
at all?
Troi concentrates on Wyatt, for a moment, then
TROI
Yes... This could be what mother
felt about you. I believe we could
read each other eventually.
WYATT
Can I take that as a compliment?
TROI
(smiles)
Absolutely. I've only felt this
with... well, with someone who's
on this ship.
WYATT
Oh? Do I have competition?
TROI
No. All he wants is to captain
a starship.
WYATT
What I want is to... well, to do
another kind of brave and noble
thing... which you may find
prosaic. What I want is to cure
people.
TROI
Well, since I am a practicing
psychologist, maybe we can work
in concert. We are going to be
together a long time.
His smile fades. He looks Troi in the eyes.
WYATT
Yes. That's the point of
marriage, I suppose.
TROI
I really thought you'd tell me
you were an artist.
32 EMPHASIZING PAINTING
Troi has indicated the renderings that lie unpacked in
a corner of the room. Each is a portrait of a
STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN. They have been drawn
over several years and show development from girl to
woman. There is a compelling intensity to the work.
TROI
(continuing)
I just felt your mind very much
on those. And they are your work,
aren't they?
WYATT
Yes.
(faint smile)
And I can see it'll be very hard
to keep secrets from you.
Troi begins to sense the surprising truth. She
indicates the pictures.
TROI
This is why you were surprised
when you first saw me.
(indicating)
This woman... you thought that
I would be this woman.
She looks from Wyatt to portraits and back again. Wyatt
touches one of the renderings.
WYATT
(with difficulty)
I've seen this face since I was
a boy. When I closed my eyes at
night, I could hear her whispering
my name.
(pause)
Knowing you were Betazoid, I
assumed it was you, projecting
yourself into my mind.
Wyatt struggles with his confused feelings. Troi puts
her hand on his shoulder, sincere.
TROI
I'm sorry I'm not what you hoped
for...
WYATT
No. Please don't mistake a
childish fantasy for
disappointment. You're so
beautiful, I-- I feel honored.
It is clear they've begun to like each other... but also
that they both feel more or less trapped by the
agreement their parents have made. Troi looks back at
the drawings.
TROI
You have no idea who she is?
WYATT
No. And it really doesn't matter
now.
They smile at each other WHILE CAMERA ANGLES TO
INCLUDE, beyond them, the dream woman, her eyes warm and
patient, silently waiting.
33 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise in a flyby as it circles Haven.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's personal log. I trust
my concern over the problems of
ship's Counselor Troi are not
based merely on the fact of losing
a highly valuable crew member.
Actually...
33A INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CLOSE ON PICARD
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... it seems to me that she has
become trapped by a custom of her
home world which the facts of the
twenty-fourth century have made
unwise and unworkable. I wish
I could intervene.
DATA (V.O.)
On the viewer, Captain...
34 WIDER ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Riker beside Picard in Command Area. Geordi and Worf in
the front stations with Data at Science and Tasha at
Security in upper level and Brant in b.g. All are turning toward the
viewscreen where a tiny bright object is moving across
the starfield.
DATA
Unidentified vessel. Traveling
sub-warp speed, bearing two-three-
five, mark seven.
PICARD
Sub-warp? It's several hours
away then?
(to Worf)
Let's take a look at it. Enlarge
to maximum.
WORF
Increasing magnification, sir.
ON SCREEN, a small IMAGE of a ship of strange,
unearthly design. Its center is a shiny globe. Dozens
of spike-like structures jut out of it, tumbling end
over end as the vessel moves along. Though clearly
alien, there is a pleasing aesthetic quality to the
ship, which gives off a soft, violet glow.
35 EMPHASIZING DATA
Intently curious and puzzled by what he's just seen, he
turns to his console and begins calling up information
rapidly.
36 ANGLE ON COMMAND AREA
A deeply concerned Picard.
PICARD
Mister Data! Am I seeing the
trouble I believe is there?
Data looks up from his viewer.
DATA
If you mean a Tarellian vessel,
you are, sir.
Riker is startled by this information.
RIKER
I thought the Tarellians were
finished! What are the poor
devils doing here?
PICARD
Doctor Crusher to the Bridge,
urgent!
(to Riker)
There's no way I'll permit them
to destroy us. And the treaty
here forces us to protect this
world too.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
37 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
Enterprise in orbit around Haven.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, supplemental. It
has been believed the Tarellian
race was extinct, an assumption
contradicted now by the sight of
one of their vessels...
38 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard, Riker, Beverly, Geordi, Tasha and Troi are
seated around the table with Data at the front viewer.
INTERCUT this with viewer as necessary.
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... approaching Haven.
RIKER
The fact it is traveling at its
present velocity suggests an
answer.
GEORDI
A damaged vessel, sir? That could
explain it.
RIKER
(nods)
If it were unable to reach warp
speed, it would have taken all
these years to get here.
PICARD
(nods)
Continue with the briefing, Mister
Data.
Data touches a control and a six planet solar system
chart appears on the viewer, the second of the six
planets enlarges to show two island land masses. Then,
as Data continues, that IMAGE will become alive with
FLASHING TECHNICAL INFORMATION such as gravity,
atmosphere, planet dimensions, mineral composition,
temperature details, etc.
DATA
Class M world, much like your
Earth world, very similar humanoid
life form, which faced the
unfortunate old story of their
hatreds outrunning their
intelligence.
PICARD
Hostilites between the two land
masses?
DATA
(nods)
Ending with one of them... it
doesn't really matter
which... unleashing a deadly
biological weapon on the other.
BEVERLY
(glumly)
And naturally the other also
became infected in the end...
(shaking head)
It makes one question the
intelligence of humanoid forms.
PICARD
Are you acquainted with the facts
of the infection, Doctor?
BEVERLY
(nods)
They had reached Earth's
late-twentieth century, early
twenty-first century level. Which
was all that's needed if you're
a damned fool. A highly deadly,
extra-infectious virus... which
at that modest level of knowledge,
is not that difficult to grow.
TASHA
(nods)
We learned the rest of the story
in security training. Some
Tarellians made it to other worlds
only to die along with the
populations they infected.
GEORDI
(to Picard)
It's pretty well covered in
Academy training now, Captain.
(to the others)
Many of them tried to avoid other
inhabited worlds as they
escaped... only to be hunted down
and destroyed anyway.
PICARD
Unfortunately, we had believed
the last Tarellian vessel was
destroyed eight years ago by the
Alcyones.
(to Data)
Exactly when will they reach
Haven?
DATA
Exactly thirteen hours, nine
minutes, twenty-one...
PICARD
(interrupting; to all)
Which will create a very difficult
problem for the Enterprise at that
time. Our treaty here requires
us to protect Haven from alien
threats ... and a plague ship
certainly qualifies as that. But
Federation policy requires us to
assist life forms in need ... which
qualifies the Tarellians too.
I'll want you to help me find some
answers by then.
Picard pauses, the assembled bridge crew sitting
concerned. Then:
PICARD
(continuing)
All of which gives ample time for
your second assignment. Or you
may prefer it on a volunteer
basis.
(beat; then smiles to
Troi)
The pre-joining dinner of
Counselor Deanna Troi will proceed
as planned.
40 INT. FORMAL DINING AREA
The dinner party is in progress, attended by the Bridge
Officers, the Millers, Mrs. Troi and Mr. Homn, all of
whom are standing, chatting, having a drink as the
dinner table is made finally ready. The officers wear
ceremonial dress. Mrs. Troi wears a length of vine
which seems at this time to be merely decorative. Mr.
Homn stands erect by himself at a small table to one
side. There are a dozen or so tall, fluted glasses on
the table, along with a small bell suspended from a
unique, arched crescent. Homn watches the goings-on
like a silent sentinel.
41 ANGLE ON PICARD
approached by Mr. and Mrs. Miller.
VICTORIA
We've talked it over, Captain.
We'd like you to perform the
ceremony.
PICARD
I'd be honored, Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Troi has overheard.
MRS. TROI
Impossible. The captain is not
practiced in the ways of Betazed
joining.
VICTORIA
This will be a traditional Earth
ceremony!
MRS. TROI
I'm sorry, but it proceeds out
of a Betazed bonding.
VICTORIA
And I am sorry, Lwaxana, but my
family and I are living on Earth
now...
MRS. TROI
So that's why you want that
barbaric ritual.
(to Picard)
Terrible, Captain, to see a woman
go downhill like this...
TROI
Mother!
VICTORIA
Downhill?!
MRS. TROI
The human ritual is out of the
question!
42 ANGLE ON DATA
Enthralled by the latest flare-up.
43 BACK TO SHOT
VICTORIA
Who are you to tell us what's
out of the question?
MRS. TROI
(cool, superior)
Your ignorance is astonishing.
I am Lwaxana Troi: Daughter of
The Fifth House, Holder of the
Sacred Chalice of Rixx, Heir to
the Holy Rings of Betazed.
(pause; insultingly)
Who are you?
Victoria, infuriated, turns to Steven for support.
Before Steven can approach him, Picard steps in.
PICARD
Excuse me, everyone, but dinner
is served...
(to the mothers;
smiling)
... and by Starfleet tradition,
all disputes and disagreements
are thereby resolved.
VICTORIA
(moving off)
In who's favor?
PICARD
The captain's.
MRS. TROI
That's not what you're thinking.
PICARD
Captains are not required to
think.
Picard puts his arm out for Mrs. Troi, who lets him
escort her to her chair, where Wyatt waits to pull it
out for her. Riker watches Troi, trying to be pleasant
while helping seat Mrs. Miller.
44 WIDE ANGLE
Everyone is seated around the table. Stewards are busy
serving food.
45 EMPASIZING VICTORIA
still seething.
46 EMPHASIZING MRS. TROI
Adjusting her decorative vine, throwing a look toward
Victoria
47 ANGLE ON PICARD
PICARD
(raising glass)
A toast. To the young couple and
their families. May this union
be a happy and productive one.
Everyone drinks to this.
48A CLOSE ON MRS. TROI
Adjusting her decorative vine, but she seems to be
doing it in an "affectionate" way. Now, unnoticed by
others, she has picked up a crumb of food from the
table, CAMERA MOVING IN CLOSER as she offers it to the
end of the vine which seems to be "nibbling" at it.
49 ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND MR. HOMN
She looks on in wonder as Homn, now seated, downs an
astonishing quantity of liquid, drinking one glass after
another, without stopping, each with a different color.
50 ANGLE ON WYATT AND PICARD
WYATT
Is it true, Captain -- that
there's a Tarellian ship, headed
for Haven?
PICARD
Yes, it's true.
Wyatt is puzzled about this.
51 ANGLE ON HOMN
still putting away a steady stream of fluids.
52 ANGLE TO INCLUDE WYATT AND OTHERS
WYATT
That's amazing! I've read
everything I could about them.
Biological virus analysis was a
favorite subject at medical
school.
BEVERLY
In which case, I'd very much like
to meet with you, sir. I'm
pleased to have a medical
colleague aboard.
A BELL RINGS OUT. It's a small bell, but it gives off
a shrill RING. Mr. Homn hits it after every bite Mrs.
Troi takes.
WYATT
(distracted by the bell)
Yes, ma'am... Uh, Doctor? Would
it be possible to prepare some
medical supplies, geared toward
the Tarellian's probable needs?
We could beam it over without any
fear of infection.
PICARD
(to Beverly)
What do you think, Doctor?
The bell RINGS again... It's becoming highly
distractive.
BEVERLY
I think it's a considerate idea.
(to Wyatt)
Sickbay's at your disposal,
Doctor.
WYATT
Thank you.
Homn RINGS the bell again as Mrs. Troi takes another
bite.
VICTORIA
(to Homn)
Must you do that?
MRS. TROI
(never looking up from
food)
As you well know, it is the
Betazed way of giving thanks for
the food we eat.
VICTORIA
(amused)
You? Giving thanks? Besides, you
never did this before.
MRS. TROI
I do it now. Unlike some people,
I am in growth.
As if to prove her point, she takes a big bite -- Homn
RINGS the bell accordingly.
52A CLOSER ON MRS. TROI
As she "adjusts" her vine, loosening it and CAMERA MOVES
IN TO REVEAL the "vine" now beginning to move toward
where Victoria sits next to Mrs. Troi. CAMERA PANS IT
inching along somewhat like a caterpillar until
Victoria's ARM COMES INTO VIEW.
52B TWO SHOT OF MRS. TROI AND VICTORIA
as Mrs. Troi turns to Victoria, watching the "vine" move
toward Victoria's arm.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
Victoria, I've forgotten whether
you enjoy pets or not.
Mrs. Troi has taken another bite, the bell RINGS again,
and Victoria gives Mrs. Troi only a quick annoyed
glance.
VICTORIA
Love them, of course.
52C INSERT SHOT
The "vine" reaching Victoria's arm, beginning to wrap
itself around her wrist.
52D BACK TO SHOT
Victoria becomes slowly aware of something tightening
on her wrist, looks down, SCREAMS. Mrs. Troi, begins
taking her "vine" back.
MRS. TROI
Gently... gently!
(retrieves vine)
I thought you said you enjoyed
pets.
53 EMPHASIZING RIKER
Watches Mrs. Troi gather in her "vine," then goes back
to eating listlessly. It's clear he's unhappy. He
looks up to see Troi gazing at him from across the
table. They lock eyes. They each have so much to say,
and so little time. And this is not the place. He
decides to stand.
Riker turning to the Captain.
RIKER
Captain... If I may be excused...
(lamely)
... to spend some time considering
the Tarellian situation...
PICARD
Of course.
RIKER
(rises; slight bow)
Ladies and Gentlemen.
He EXITS. Mrs. Troi turns to Victoria.
MRS. TROI
(quietly)
Why didn't he mention you?
DATA
Mrs. Troi, I'm very interested
in the Betazed ceremony you
mentioned. Could you tell us
more?
55 CLOSE ON TROI
She cringes.
56 BACK TO FULL SHOT
MRS. TROI
I'd be delighted, Commander. It
is an ancient ceremony, widely
regarded as the most beautiful
in the universe.
She takes a tiny bite. Homn hits the bell VERY LIGHTLY.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
After the young couple remove
their clothing --
TASHA
The Bride and Groom go naked?!
MRS. TROI
No. You misunderstand.
Wyatt looks vastly relieved.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
All guests must go unclothed.
This honors the act of love being
celebrated...
57 ANGLE ON VICTORIA
nearly choking on her food.
58 ANGLE ON STEVEN
He smiles slightly -- thinking about it.
59 FULL SHOT
MRS. TROI
(continuing; to
Victoria)
Don't worry too much, dear. Your
body's not that bad.
Picard is bemused; Victoria is beside herself, so angry
and embarrassed that she can't even spit out the words.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
Besides, your husband quite likes
the idea of seeing me unclothed.
Victoria jerks her head toward Steven who quickly puts
his drink down and tries to look innocent, as:
VICTORIA
Steven!!
MRS. TROI
You did know he's attracted to
me, didn't you?
STEVEN
Untrue! I don't.... Not really...
TROI
(rising; angrily)
Stop it, all of you --
(to her mother)
Especially you!
MRS. TROI
(turning to Picard)
Captain, as you requested, I have
carefully avoided disagreements
during this. But did you wish
me to ignore what my senses tell
me?
Then Mrs. Troi shrugs and takes a bite of food. Homn
strikes the BELL -- and Troi comes to her feet, knocks
it off the table with the back of her hand and marches
toward the door and is OUT before anyone can say
anything.
60 CLOSE ON HOMN
Laughing to himself, he then happily kills another
glassful.
61 WIDE ANGLE
A dark cloud hangs over the gathering. After a few
moments of petrified silence, Data breaks the ice.
DATA
(pleasant; to Parents)
Could you please continue your
bickering? I find it intriguing.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
63 INT. HOLODECK -- DESERT LANDSCAPE (DUSK) (OPTICAL)
His back to us, Riker stands in the desert, silhouetted
against the horizon. This is a lonely, lifeless place
-- beautiful but barren. A place picked to match a
mood. Troi ENTERS SHOT, coming in through the archway
as we PULL BACK to SEE the desert again. If Riker hears
her coming, he doesn't turn around.
TROI
Why did you order up a desert?
Riker gives her a look, then stares off into the
distance.
RIKER
It matches my mood. Empty.
63A CLOSER SHOT
Troi concentrating on him, then nods.
TROI
Yes. It does.
RIKER
I lost you once before, and now
I've lost you again.
TROI
Are you certain exactly who lost
who, Imzadi?
RIKER
Don't use that word now, Deanna...
TROI
It means 'my beloved.'
RIKER
It also suggests the same feeling
will go on ... tomorrow, and
tomorrow...
TROI
(nods)
It suggests a kind of bonding ... an
agreement...
Riker sits silently. After a long moment of waiting:
TROI
(continuing)
As I said ... I understand.
RIKER
Do you? Really?
(turns; moves close)
Imzadi... yes, you are my beloved.
Today. But I can't lie to you
and say I'm certain about tomorrow
... and tomorrow ... I can't
guarantee it will be something
you can share.
(moves close to a kiss)
Because you are my Imzadi, I
refuse to promise you a future
I can't yet see.
TROI
How... would an Earth woman react
to that, Bill?
RIKER
To an Earth woman, I'd lie.
(faint smile)
But you'd know it if I did.
WYATT (V.O.)
Hello you two!
63B WIDER ANGLE
They turn, see Wyatt MAKING HIS WAY IN from the Holodeck
entrance. Riker gets to his feet.
RIKER
Next!
Wyatt moves in and Riker CROSSES OUT OF SHOT toward the
Holodeck entrance.
64 ON WYATT
Head cocked, spinning around joyously -- taking in the
wonders of the Holodeck. By the time he turns in a full
circle, Riker is gone.
WYATT
(excited)
This is incredible. I've heard
about this, but I never
imagined...
Troi walks down to meet him.
WYATT
(continuing)
I respected what you did
tonight...
TROI
I lost my temper.
WYATT
It worked. You shamed them into
compromise. After you left it
really calmed down.
(he laughs)
The Joining will be half-Betazed,
half-Old Earth. The Captain'll
do the ceremony and Mister Homn
will be my best man.
TROI
And we'll take our clothes half
off?
Wyatt laughs at this. It's clear he very much likes
Deanna.
WYATT
Some of us all. You do... I
do... Your mother, my father.
(smiles)
But not my mother.
TROI
How did you manage that?
WYATT
I didn't. Your mother did.
They laugh together. She's beginning to really like
Wyatt too.
WYATT
(continuing)
And I just caught my father,
practicing naked in front of his
mirror.
He imitates his father preening, holding in his belly
and looking at himself from every side. They LAUGH.
Troi sits on a small hillock, closes her eyes, stretches
and lies back. Wyatt sits beside her, looking at her
fondly.
WYATT
And so... A question I should have
asked before.
(takes her shoulders;
turns her to him)
Deanna... do you really want to
go through with this?
TROI
(beat)
Yes. I want to.
WYATT
I'm a very lucky man.
He kisses her. Tentatively at first, gently. Then she
begins to kiss back; he reacts to this and Deanna too.
65 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian ship cruising toward the orbiting
Enterprise.
PICARD
Captain's log, supplemental. All
attempts at warning off the
Tarellian ship have failed. They
still refuse to communicate and
I am growing concerned.
66 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
All except Troi at proper stations: Riker and Picard
in the Command Area, Geordi and Data at the Conn and
Ops, Tasha and Worf at Tactical and Weapons station, Brant in b.g.
67 CLOSER ON REGULARS (OPTICAL)
INTERCUT this with viewer as necessary.
PICARD
How can you be certain they're
receiving us?
DATA
Because our sensors are showing
a responder echo, sir, on the
frequency they once used.
GEORDI
Message coming in from Haven.
PICARD
Viewer on.
VALEDA
(on screen)
Captain, the plague ship is
approaching transport range.
PICARD
We're aware of that, Electorine.
VALEDA
You realize they can turn this
lovely world of ours into a
graveyard? Please take action,
now, before it's too late.
RIKER
We'll take action in a few
moments.
VALEDA
Please... please destroy them now!
PICARD
We will not fire on them,
Electorine.
TASHA
I'm certain I could disable their
ship with a phaser burst, Captain.
PICARD
And then?
He gets no answer.
68 ANGLE ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian ship -- growing larger and larger.
69 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)
Wyatt is gathering medical supplies for the Tarellians:
packets and jars of pills go into boxes, hypo-sprays
are packed, etc. Along with Beverly, he spends half
his time looking at her VIEWSCREEN where WE CAN SEE the
Tarellian ship drawing nearer.
WYATT
Almost complete, Doctor.
BEVERLY
You show a remarkable knowledge
of viral immunology, Wyatt.
Wyatt indicates the viewscreen.
WYATT
It's a striking design, don't you
think?
Beverly takes a look at the Tarellian ship.
WYATT
(continuing)
They built it underwater. At a
base, three miles below sea-level.
BEVERLY
Oh? How did you know that?
Wyatt stops what he's doing, concerned, confused,
puzzled at what he said. Then he forces himself to snap
out of it, turning his attention back to the supplies.
WYATT
I don't know... I must have heard
it somewhere.
70 ANGLE ON BEVERLY
wondering about his strange statement.
71 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
DATA
They're coming within transporter
range, sir.
PICARD
Can't delay any longer, then.
Ready the tractor beam, Lieutenant
Yar. Target ship and activate
on my command.
Tasha quickly touches the proper controls on her
console.
TASHA
Tractor beam ready.
RIKER
Let's hope it buys some
communication.
PICARD
Engage.
Tasha engages.
72 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
Enterprise in BACKGROUND and in the FOREGROUND the
Tarellian ship is engulfed by the briefly appearing
BEAM. Then the alien vessel slows.
73 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
As the Bridge shudders and protests ever so slightly.
TASHA
Got them, sir...
73A EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
REPEAT LAST SHOT with the Tarellian ship slowing to a
stop.
73B INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian vessel on the viewer, Picard waiting. And
waiting. Then he turns toward Worf who is at Science
Station.
PICARD
Do we have them securely, Worf?
Can they beam out to the planet?
WORF
Negative, sir. They can't leave
that ship.
Picard turns toward Geordi who checks his own
instruments.
GEORDI
I know they're receiving us, sir.
And at this distance they could
reply with their running lights
if necessary.
DATA
Unless they have all died. Their
ship could have been brought in
by automation.
RIKER
(indicating)
Captain! The viewer... !
All turn in that direction.
73C ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER
The Tarellian ship IMAGE IS FADING, being replaced
slowly by INDISTINCT SHAPES WHICH ARE BECOMING A HUMAN
FACE.
73D ANGLE ON BRIDGE CREW
reacting, beginning to realize that life does exist on
the alien vessel.
73E ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER
The IMAGE resolving slowly in the woman we've seen in
Wyatt's painting.
73F ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI
coming to her feet.
TROI
It's the woman in Wyatt's
painting!
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
76 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND TARELLIAN VESSEL (OPTICAL)
Fairly close together now in orbit of Haven.
PICARD'S (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 41294.7
orbiting Haven with the Tarellian
vessel locked in our tractor beam.
Question: What strange
combination...
77 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PRINCIPALS AND MAIN VIEWER
(OPTICAL)
Everyone stunned by this seemingly impossible occurance.
PICARD'S (V.O.)
(continuing)
... of circumstances has caused
a woman out of someone's
imagination to appear on the
plague ship?
GEORDI
Enterprise to Tarellian vessel,
are you receiving us?
ON THE VIEWER, the IMAGE of the young woman whom we'll
know as ARIANA, is gently moved aside by a distinguished
looking older man whom we'll know as WRENN. He looks
out from the viewer, speaks gently:
WRENN
My name is Wrenn... and before
I inquire why you've trapped us
here, is there one aboard your
vessel named Wyatt?
PICARD
Your business is with me, sir.
I am Captain Picard, commanding
this starship.
The Turbolift door OPENS, Wyatt and Beverly HURRY ONTO
THE BRIDGE. He carries one of his paintings of the
woman being seen on the viewer and exhibits it.
WYATT
Captain, I don't understand...
Wrenn appears as startled by Wyatt's appearance.
WRENN
I can't believe this! Ariana was
right!
(moving to the side)
He is there, daughter!
Ariana's IMAGE joins Wrenn on the viewer screen.
ARIANA
Wyatt, you've come to us. Just
as you promised.
Troi rises, hurries to Wyatt who speaks low-voiced.
WYATT
What's happening? Except for
dream images, I've never seen her.
TROI
I'm not sure but perhaps mother
would...
PICARD
(interrupting; to Wrenn)
Our first order of business,
sir, is with the threat your
vessel poses to the planet below.
If you still carry the infection
which destroyed your world...
WRENN
Oh, we still carry it, Captain.
My daughter, I, all eight of us.
PICARD
Eight?
WRENN
(indicates)
All of us that are left, Captain.
VIEWER IMAGE WIDENS TO REVEAL Ariana and six others.
WRENN
(continuing)
Most of the rest passed on during
the years it took to reach Haven.
PICARD
Sir... if you've come here because
of the legend about planet Haven
miraculously healing the sick...
WRENN
No, no. We've learned to face
the truth about such things. But
Haven is a remarkably lovely and
pleasant place, is it not? All
we want is a resting place until
the last of us are gone.
Picard clearly feels the hurt of what he is going to
have to say. It is in his voice:
PICARD
I'm... sorry, but circumstances
make it impossible for us to allow
you to beam down to Haven.
WRENN
We do not ask to make contact with
those living below. All we ask
is to be on the edge of some sea,
some unpopulated island or faraway
peninsula...
PICARD
This is not our planet, sir. I'll
be happy to present your needs
to those who govern this world...
WRENN
Present the fact we intend to die
here, Captain. And if we die
while caged by your tractor beam,
so be it.
Wrenn touches a control on his vessel, the viewscreen
IMAGE FADES.
77A INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS
She is trying on an exotic outfit we haven't seen.
There's a CHIME from the entry and Wyatt ENTERS.
MRS. TROI
Isn't this combination exciting?
But I can't wear it, of course,
since your father would be
devastated if I weren't naked.
WYATT
Mrs. Troi, may I talk to you about
something serious?
MRS. TROI
I am always serious, dear boy.
Only my pleasant nature makes it
appear otherwise.
She continues fluttering with the jewelry decorating
her outfit.
WYATT
Please, Mrs. Troi.
She turns, eyes him for a moment, then:
MRS. TROI
Yes, that was puzzling. A woman
out of another place who insists
she knows you.
WYATT
And...
MRS. TROI
(interrupts, nodding)
And whom you've dreamed of for
all these years.
WYATT
And I hoped that with you handling
thoughts the way you do...
MRS. TROI
Fascinating, Wyatt, how easily
your thoughts come through. I
wonder if it is because you were
raised on Betazed?
(smiles)
Well, no matter, I can see you
were wrong for my daughter anyway.
WYATT
Ma'am?
MRS. TROI
The answer to the puzzle of Ariana
and you is too simple for most
humans to understand.
WYATT
Too simple?
MRS. TROI
Of course. It's something they
all know instinctively but go
to great effort to reject or to
build complicated superstitions
about it. All life, Wyatt, all
consciousness, wherever or
whenever it occurs... is
indissolvably bound together.
Indeed, it is all part of the same
thing.
WYATT
(startled; considers
it)
Yes! I have wondered if something
like that...
MRS. TROI
(carrying on his
thought)
... weren't so. And no doubt so
has Ariana, which helped the two
of you to make contact.
(touching neck
jewelry)
Shall I wear the light or deep
ruby stones? Which would be best
for me, naked?
But Wyatt's mind is elsewhere. He rises, heads for the
door.
MRS. TROI
(continuing)
Wyatt, don't puzzle on it so much!
It was just a simple thought!
But Wyatt EXITS, unhearing.
80 INT. SICKBAY
Beverly notices Wyatt's disconcerting look.
BEVERLY
Wyatt, are you feeling all right?
Wyatt nods weakly.
80 CONTINUED:
WYATT
The supplies are ready. I'll take
them to the transporter room.
BEVERLY
I'll notify the captain they're
ready.
Wyatt turns to the supplies -- then as Beverly's back
is turned, he takes a spray-hypo from a medical shelf,
secretes it as he EXITS.
81 INT. FORMAL DINING AREA
The room used for the dinner has been modified to
accommodate the rehearsal. Troi is fidgeting with an
unusual, flowing wedding dress. Mr. Homn drinks vials
of bright green liquid.
82 ANGLE ON WYATT
He ENTERS, dazed but determined.
83 ANGLE ON THE MILLERS
Steven, in a bathrobe, is turned sideways, sucking in
his stomach as he checks himself out in the mirror.
VICTORIA
(indicates Steven)
Look at your father, Wyatt. He
just can't wait to strip off his
clothes in that barbaric ceremony.
STEVEN
(overhearing)
We had to compromise. As usual,
I'm making the sacrifice.
Wyatt gives his parents a long look, as if trying to
memorize the scene. Then he turns and walks towards
Troi. Victoria hurries to undo something Mrs. Troi just
did.
84 CLOSE ON TROI
She is fidgeting with her special dress.
WYATT (V.O.)
You look beautiful.
Troi looks up and smiles. PULL BACK to FULL SHOT as
Troi immediately senses the turmoil raging within Wyatt.
WYATT
But you looked best of all in
the desert on the Holodeck.
(moves in)
When you did this...
He kisses her. She senses something, looks carefully
as he takes a long look around the room. Then he's OUT
the door. HOLD on Troi.
85 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
The Chief is alone at the console as the door slides
open and SOMEONE ENTERS.
TRANSPORTER CHIEF
You can put the supplies on the
pad.
(points; looks down)
Doctor Crusher had me set the
coordinates. All we need is the
captain's order --
Wyatt steps INTO SCENE. The spray-hypo HISSES as it
touches the Transporter Chief. He slumps to the
ground, unconscious.
86 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Riker leans over and speaks to Picard, who is eyeing
the screen glumly.
GEORDI
Captain! Someone's transporting
to the Tarellian ship.
PICARD
Override!
GEORDI
(after pause)
I can't sir. It's too late.
86A ANGLE ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian ship.
88 INT. TARELLIAN SHIP (OPTICAL)
Wyatt BEAMS INTO a small, curved-wall room on the
spherical Tarellian ship, the supplies alongside him.
He is alone. The ship is quiet, except for THE HUM of
the engines fighting the tractor beam. He moves
forward, looking around.
89 WYATT'S POV
The room is minimally furnished, with an open door to
what seems like a bridge, navigational equipment
indicated beyond. But it's the walls that are
mesmerizing. PORTRAITS OF WYATT, RANGING FROM BOY TO
MAN, are everywhere. He moves about the empty room in
astonishment, his heart pounding wildly. Suddenly he
senses something behind him, and spins to see FIVE
TARELLIANS standing in the doorway.
WRENN
Hello, Wyatt. We always thought
you were a dream.
WYATT
You're not surprised. Did you
know I'd beam over?
WRENN
Once we saw you were real, we
knew. You are a doctor?
WYATT
Yes.
(indicates)
I've brought medicines and
supplies. I'll do what I can to
help.
He then moves along the walls, studying the remarkable
portraits.
ARIANA
And I knew you'd be this brave.
Ariana steps INTO SCENE. Wyatt's insides churn as she
approaches. She's astoundingly beautiful and exactly
as he pictured her. They take each other's hands.
90 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
The parents and Troi surround Picard, Riker and Data
in the Command Area. Mrs. Miller is wildly emotional.
VICTORIA
(to Picard)
How could you let this happen?
My son, surrounded by those
horrible lepers!
PICARD
Mrs. Miller, if I could have
prevented this...
VICTORIA
Then beam him back!
TROI
He can never come back, Mrs.
Miller.
Victoria looks like she is about to faint. Then her
attention is drawn to the Bridge Viewer.
91 ANGLE INCLUDING VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
as Wyatt, Ariana, and Wrenn APPEAR on screen.
WRENN
You may turn off your tractor
beam, Captain. We will not be
going to Haven.
VICTORIA
Wyatt!
WYATT
Mother...Father... Forgive me,
but I must... I'm going to try
to cure these people.
ARIANA
And Wyatt will do it. I've
believed that all along.
Wyatt puts his arm around Ariana and speaks with
difficulty.
WYATT
I knew I was coming to Haven to
meet my destiny. I thought it was
to be with you, Deanna. But it
was Ariana who drew me here. I'm
sorry.
TROI
Wyatt, I'm happy for you. Ariana,
I love you both.
MRS. TROI
(softly)
You've done surprisingly well for
a human, Wyatt.
TROI
Mother...
WYATT
I take that as a compliment,
Deanna.
Wyatt smiles; Troi smiles, proud of her mother.
92 ANGLE ON THE MILLERS
saddened, but becoming more confident of their son's
judgment.
93 BACK TO SHOT
WRENN
(to Picard)
My respects, Captain.
PICARD
And mine, sir.
The Tarellian image begins to fade from the screen.
CAMERA MOVES IN on Troi, who stares at the screen long
after it's gone black.
TROI
(whispering)
Good-bye.
94 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Tarellian ship pulls away from Haven -- heading for
deep space.
95 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Transporter Chief at the controls. The Millers are on
the platform. Picard, Beverly, Riker and Troi have come
to see them off.
STEVEN
(pleasantly)
Keep the chest. You'll have use
for it some day.
Mrs. Troi ENTERS, followed by Homn carrying her
luggage.
MRS. TROI
Seems such a shame to waste that
lovely wedding dress. Perhaps I
should stay and be Joined to a
new mate.
TROI
What??
MRS. TROI
The captain is highly attracted
to me, but he's a little too old.
Picard lifts his eyebrows in surprise.
MRS. TROI
(continuing; to Riker)
Perhaps I should choose you.
TROI
(sharply)
He has other obligations, Mother!
MRS. TROI
-- Very well. It's his loss.
Mister Homn!
She kisses Troi and abruptly turns to step onto the
platform... Homn grabs her bag and turns to the
officers.
HOMN
(deep voice)
Thank you for the drinks.
The officers are caught off guard by his voice. Homn
joins Mrs. Troi on the transporter pad.
MRS. TROI TELEPATHIC V. O.
Try and remember your heritage,
little one.
(spoken)
You may energize.
96 ON MRS. TROI AND HOMN (OPTICAL)
As the transporter ACTIVATES, she stares at Picard, as
if something shocking has just entered her mind.
MRS. TROI
Captain! Even Xelo never had such
thoughts about me.
Before Picard reacts, Mrs. Troi and Homn have been
BEAMED AWAY.
96A EMPHASIZING PICARD AND TROI
He is still at a loss, but Troi is smiling at him.
TROI
That was meant as a joke, Captain.
PICARD
But she has claimed to be so
completely honest.
TROI
(nods)
Except when a lie is more amusing.
Weren't you amused?
PICARD
(firmly)
I was not!
97 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Our regulars all at their stations.
PICARD
Take us out of here, Mister Riker.
RIKER
Aye, sir.
(to Geordi)
Warp two, helm, heading five-seven
mark three-one-nine.
Riker lays a very happy look upon Troi and she returns
it, as:
GEORDI
Warp two, five-seven mark
three-one-nine.
RIKER
Engage!
98 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise heads out of orbit, then INTO WARP
DRIVE.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
