1 00:00:05,438 --> 00:00:07,963 You were like a brother to me. 2 00:00:08,041 --> 00:00:09,372 Do you remember? 3 00:00:09,409 --> 00:00:11,400 We used to play in the park near the lake. 4 00:00:11,444 --> 00:00:12,968 Yes, of course. 5 00:00:13,013 --> 00:00:15,607 Every summer, you would come to Bergerac. 6 00:00:15,648 --> 00:00:18,173 You used to make swords out of the reeds. 7 00:00:18,218 --> 00:00:19,845 And when you'd cut your hand 8 00:00:19,886 --> 00:00:22,650 you would come running to me, and I would say 9 00:00:22,689 --> 00:00:25,283 "Let me see." 10 00:00:25,325 --> 00:00:26,917 Oh, how did you do that? 11 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:29,360 Playing near the Porte de Nesle. 12 00:00:30,830 --> 00:00:33,355 And how many did you play against? 13 00:00:33,400 --> 00:00:35,368 No more than a hundred. 14 00:00:35,402 --> 00:00:37,267 Tell me. 15 00:00:38,271 --> 00:00:40,034 No. 16 00:00:44,377 --> 00:00:45,867 Let it go. 17 00:00:45,912 --> 00:00:47,504 What? 18 00:00:47,547 --> 00:00:48,844 Let it go. 19 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:49,849 Oh! 20 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:51,248 Let it go. 21 00:00:51,284 --> 00:00:53,218 Let... let it go. 22 00:00:53,253 --> 00:00:57,314 You... you tell me what you were going to say. 23 00:00:57,357 --> 00:00:59,348 Do you dare? 24 00:00:59,392 --> 00:01:01,326 I do dare. 25 00:01:01,361 --> 00:01:02,851 I love someone. 26 00:01:02,896 --> 00:01:03,863 Ah. 27 00:01:03,897 --> 00:01:04,864 He does not know. 28 00:01:04,898 --> 00:01:05,865 Ah. 29 00:01:05,899 --> 00:01:06,957 Not yet. 30 00:01:07,067 --> 00:01:12,437 But he is proud noble, brave and beautiful. 31 00:01:12,472 --> 00:01:14,440 Oh, beautiful. 32 00:01:14,474 --> 00:01:15,964 What's the matter? 33 00:01:16,009 --> 00:01:17,340 With me? Nothing. 34 00:01:17,377 --> 00:01:18,469 It is my hand. 35 00:01:18,511 --> 00:01:19,808 He is in the guards? 36 00:01:19,846 --> 00:01:21,074 Since this morning. 37 00:01:21,114 --> 00:01:24,982 Baron Christian de Neuvillette in your own regiment. 38 00:01:25,018 --> 00:01:26,178 Ah. 39 00:01:26,219 --> 00:01:28,915 Promise me... 40 00:01:28,955 --> 00:01:31,355 promise me to be his friend. 41 00:01:31,391 --> 00:01:33,359 I promise. 42 00:01:33,393 --> 00:01:34,360 Oh! 43 00:01:34,394 --> 00:01:36,123 Oh, I love you. 44 00:01:36,162 --> 00:01:39,461 I must go now. 45 00:01:39,499 --> 00:01:42,297 Oh, and tell him to write me. 46 00:01:44,037 --> 00:01:48,701 A hundred men... what courage! 47 00:01:49,843 --> 00:01:52,038 Oh, but I... 48 00:01:54,214 --> 00:01:57,047 I ha... I have done better since. 49 00:02:02,889 --> 00:02:03,947 Bravo! 50 00:02:04,023 --> 00:02:06,150 Very good. 51 00:02:06,192 --> 00:02:07,523 Bravo. 52 00:02:07,560 --> 00:02:09,551 Wonderful, wonderful. 53 00:02:09,596 --> 00:02:11,621 Bravo. 54 00:02:11,664 --> 00:02:13,962 Lieutenant Barclay's performance was adequate 55 00:02:14,067 --> 00:02:16,968 but clearly not rooted in the method approach. 56 00:02:17,036 --> 00:02:18,503 I do not understand why... 57 00:02:18,538 --> 00:02:20,733 Data, because it's polite. 58 00:02:20,773 --> 00:02:22,638 - Bravo. - Encore. 59 00:02:22,675 --> 00:02:24,267 Bravo! 60 00:02:24,310 --> 00:02:25,868 Good job, Reg. 61 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:28,210 And only, what? Six weeks worth of lessons? 62 00:02:28,248 --> 00:02:29,977 Good job, period. 63 00:02:30,016 --> 00:02:31,108 I, well, we... 64 00:02:31,151 --> 00:02:33,142 we have a patient teacher. 65 00:02:33,186 --> 00:02:34,483 Uh, Worf? 66 00:02:34,521 --> 00:02:37,922 I have an opening in my workshop. 67 00:02:44,564 --> 00:02:46,828 Well done. 68 00:02:46,866 --> 00:02:49,994 Thank you, uh... Counselor. 69 00:02:50,036 --> 00:02:52,266 You've come a long way, Reg. 70 00:02:52,305 --> 00:02:55,672 After, uh, more... 71 00:02:55,708 --> 00:02:58,040 more rehearsals than I can count. 72 00:03:00,547 --> 00:03:04,415 I don't just mean your acting ability. 73 00:03:04,450 --> 00:03:06,145 It takes a great deal of courage 74 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:08,780 to put yourself on display like that. 75 00:03:08,821 --> 00:03:11,483 You... you think... think so? 76 00:03:11,524 --> 00:03:15,051 There was a time when nothing could have dragged you 77 00:03:15,094 --> 00:03:17,585 onto a stage in front of an audience. 78 00:03:17,630 --> 00:03:20,098 You've made tremendous progress. 79 00:03:20,133 --> 00:03:24,229 I-I... I guess. 80 00:03:24,270 --> 00:03:26,101 Don't you think so? 81 00:03:26,139 --> 00:03:29,631 Well, I just feel more comfortable... 82 00:03:29,676 --> 00:03:31,701 playing somebody else. 83 00:03:31,744 --> 00:03:34,713 Maybe all of this is... is... is not any better 84 00:03:34,747 --> 00:03:38,478 than escaping into... into a holodeck fantasy. 85 00:03:38,518 --> 00:03:39,746 I disagree. 86 00:03:39,786 --> 00:03:41,981 This isn't fantasy. 87 00:03:42,055 --> 00:03:44,285 It's theater. 88 00:03:44,324 --> 00:03:47,316 You used to withdraw onto the holodeck. 89 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:50,454 You isolated yourself inside your own imagination 90 00:03:50,496 --> 00:03:52,430 avoiding contact with real people. 91 00:03:52,465 --> 00:03:53,989 Look at yourself now. 92 00:03:54,067 --> 00:03:57,127 Look at all the other people you're with. 93 00:03:57,170 --> 00:04:00,901 You're not just acting, you're interacting. 94 00:04:02,976 --> 00:04:06,275 Give yourself some credit, Mr. Barclay. 95 00:04:08,648 --> 00:04:11,515 Maybe you're right. 96 00:04:31,804 --> 00:04:35,968 Captain's Log, Stardate 44704.2. 97 00:04:36,009 --> 00:04:38,102 We have arrived at the Argus Array 98 00:04:38,144 --> 00:04:40,135 a remote subspace telescope 99 00:04:40,179 --> 00:04:43,114 at the very edge of Federation space. 100 00:04:43,149 --> 00:04:46,482 The unmanned structure mysteriously stopped relaying 101 00:04:46,519 --> 00:04:48,510 its data nearly two months ago. 102 00:04:48,554 --> 00:04:51,114 The fusion reactors that power the array 103 00:04:51,157 --> 00:04:52,283 are extremely unstable. 104 00:04:52,325 --> 00:04:53,917 There is a high risk of overload. 105 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:55,518 What about the computer systems? 106 00:04:55,561 --> 00:04:58,553 They do not seem to be functioning at all, sir. 107 00:04:58,598 --> 00:05:01,692 Captain, I am picking up an unidentified device 108 00:05:01,734 --> 00:05:04,464 1.8 kilometers from the array. 109 00:05:04,504 --> 00:05:06,472 On screen. 110 00:05:09,409 --> 00:05:11,377 Magnify. 111 00:05:13,913 --> 00:05:16,643 That's some kind of probe. 112 00:05:16,683 --> 00:05:18,548 I'll bet that's what damaged the array. 113 00:05:18,584 --> 00:05:21,781 Is it emitting any signals, Lieutenant? 114 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:23,118 Negative, sir. 115 00:05:23,156 --> 00:05:24,589 I show no activity. 116 00:05:24,624 --> 00:05:27,354 Mr. La Forge, why not go out and take a closer look? 117 00:05:27,393 --> 00:05:28,758 Aye, sir. 118 00:05:28,795 --> 00:05:31,855 Lieutenant Barclay, report to the Main Shuttle Bay. 119 00:05:40,940 --> 00:05:42,965 Enterprise, this is Shuttle 5 in position. 120 00:05:43,042 --> 00:05:44,976 Ready to begin a short-range scan. 121 00:05:45,011 --> 00:05:46,478 Proceed, Shuttle 5. 122 00:05:46,512 --> 00:05:48,241 Reg, why don't we begin with the passive 123 00:05:48,281 --> 00:05:49,908 high-res series, all right? 124 00:05:49,949 --> 00:05:51,348 Electromagnetic band? 125 00:05:51,384 --> 00:05:53,011 Give it a try. 126 00:05:55,488 --> 00:05:58,150 I'm picking up visual wavelengths only 127 00:05:58,191 --> 00:06:02,355 between 45, uh... 4,500 and 7,000 angstroms. 128 00:06:02,395 --> 00:06:04,693 Let's try the neutron densitometer. 129 00:06:10,970 --> 00:06:12,267 Nothing. 130 00:06:12,305 --> 00:06:13,772 Hmm. 131 00:06:13,806 --> 00:06:16,172 Doesn't want to give up any of its secrets. 132 00:06:16,209 --> 00:06:17,699 Let's go to an active scan. 133 00:06:20,713 --> 00:06:23,375 No... no modulation. 134 00:06:23,416 --> 00:06:24,781 Really? 135 00:06:24,817 --> 00:06:28,446 Boy, you are definitely not from our neighborhood. 136 00:06:28,488 --> 00:06:32,788 Increase to 3.0. 137 00:06:32,825 --> 00:06:33,951 Commander? 138 00:06:33,993 --> 00:06:35,620 Yeah, Reg? 139 00:06:35,661 --> 00:06:39,927 Thanks for assigning me to this mission. 140 00:06:39,966 --> 00:06:42,491 Don't mention it. 141 00:06:42,535 --> 00:06:44,196 You're one of my top engineers. 142 00:06:44,237 --> 00:06:47,968 It's about time you got in on some of the interesting stuff. 143 00:06:48,007 --> 00:06:49,668 This... 144 00:06:49,709 --> 00:06:52,473 this is why I'm in Starfleet. 145 00:06:55,515 --> 00:06:58,143 There's still no, uh... no modulation. 146 00:06:58,184 --> 00:07:02,746 Well, hit it with a positron emission. 147 00:07:04,524 --> 00:07:05,582 Ooh. 148 00:07:05,625 --> 00:07:07,217 What was that? 149 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:09,922 Computer's down, Reg. 150 00:07:09,962 --> 00:07:11,054 Re... 151 00:07:13,966 --> 00:07:15,456 Reg? 152 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:51,961 Space, the final frontier. 153 00:07:52,071 --> 00:07:55,905 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 154 00:07:55,942 --> 00:07:57,910 Its continuing mission... 155 00:07:57,944 --> 00:08:01,880 to explore strange new worlds 156 00:08:01,914 --> 00:08:06,283 to seek out new life and new civilizations 157 00:08:06,319 --> 00:08:10,813 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 158 00:09:07,780 --> 00:09:09,839 Captain's Log, supplemental. 159 00:09:09,882 --> 00:09:12,476 An intense energy surge from the alien probe 160 00:09:12,518 --> 00:09:15,487 has severely disabled the shuttle's onboard computer. 161 00:09:15,521 --> 00:09:17,182 The away team has been transported 162 00:09:17,223 --> 00:09:19,521 directly to Sick Bay, where Lieutenant Barclay 163 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:21,754 remains under observation. 164 00:09:21,794 --> 00:09:25,252 Any indication of the probe's energy source, Data? 165 00:09:25,298 --> 00:09:26,890 No, sir. 166 00:09:26,933 --> 00:09:29,925 Power emissions do not match any known radiation patterns. 167 00:09:30,002 --> 00:09:32,732 We have not encountered this technology before, sir. 168 00:09:32,772 --> 00:09:35,400 Very well. Isolate the probe and place it in tow. 169 00:09:35,441 --> 00:09:38,569 We'll take it to Science Station 402 in the Kohlan system. 170 00:09:38,611 --> 00:09:40,135 Captain, the probe has begun to move. 171 00:09:40,179 --> 00:09:41,578 It is approaching the Enterprise. 172 00:09:41,614 --> 00:09:43,081 Shields up. 173 00:09:43,115 --> 00:09:44,707 Aye, sir. 174 00:09:52,491 --> 00:09:54,584 There was enough energy in that flash 175 00:09:54,627 --> 00:09:55,924 to overload your optic nerves. 176 00:09:55,962 --> 00:09:57,520 It knocked you unconscious. 177 00:09:57,563 --> 00:09:59,531 My VISOR must have filtered it out. 178 00:09:59,565 --> 00:10:01,829 Exactly. But there was no apparent retinal damage 179 00:10:01,867 --> 00:10:03,300 and the cornea looks fine 180 00:10:03,336 --> 00:10:06,396 but I'm still waiting for a full sero-amino readout. 181 00:10:06,439 --> 00:10:08,464 I'll call you when it comes in. 182 00:10:08,507 --> 00:10:11,601 I'd like this done as quickly as possible, Ensign. 183 00:10:13,646 --> 00:10:16,877 You shouldn't have to wait too long for the results. 184 00:10:18,017 --> 00:10:19,848 What do you mean? 185 00:10:19,885 --> 00:10:22,149 Couldn't you use a global mode in your scanner? 186 00:10:22,188 --> 00:10:23,678 It would be a lot faster. 187 00:10:23,723 --> 00:10:25,281 That's not possible. 188 00:10:25,324 --> 00:10:28,919 We're talking about human cells here, not isolinear circuits. 189 00:10:28,961 --> 00:10:31,987 I think you'd better stick to engineering, Lieutenant. 190 00:10:32,064 --> 00:10:34,396 A cell has an electromagnetic signature 191 00:10:34,433 --> 00:10:36,458 just as a circuit element does. 192 00:10:36,502 --> 00:10:38,299 Theoretically, it should work 193 00:10:38,337 --> 00:10:40,134 with just a few adjustments. 194 00:10:42,141 --> 00:10:45,599 I could set it up for you, if you'd like. 195 00:10:52,083 --> 00:10:55,575 Probe now closing at 15.3 meters per second. 196 00:10:55,620 --> 00:10:57,747 Collision course. 197 00:10:57,789 --> 00:11:00,155 Captain, sensors are reading no particulate emissions 198 00:11:00,191 --> 00:11:01,681 or subspace field distortions. 199 00:11:01,726 --> 00:11:03,626 Then how is it able to move? 200 00:11:03,661 --> 00:11:06,129 Method of propulsion is unknown, sir. 201 00:11:10,668 --> 00:11:12,499 Ensign, take us away from it. 202 00:11:12,537 --> 00:11:13,834 One quarter impulse. 203 00:11:13,871 --> 00:11:14,860 Aye, sir. 204 00:11:24,916 --> 00:11:27,646 The probe is matching our speed and course. 205 00:11:27,685 --> 00:11:32,315 Captain, an energy field is forming around the device. 206 00:11:32,357 --> 00:11:35,884 Intensity is 3.2 terawatts and increasing. 207 00:11:35,927 --> 00:11:37,827 Sir, the shuttlecraft shields did not provide 208 00:11:37,862 --> 00:11:39,489 sufficient protection for its computer. 209 00:11:39,530 --> 00:11:40,997 Our computer may also be vulnerable. 210 00:11:41,099 --> 00:11:43,897 I recommend withdrawal to a safe distance. 211 00:11:43,935 --> 00:11:45,960 Ensign Anaya, full about. 212 00:11:46,004 --> 00:11:46,993 Half impulse. 213 00:11:47,105 --> 00:11:48,902 One half impulse. 214 00:12:01,019 --> 00:12:03,647 The probe is following. 215 00:12:03,688 --> 00:12:05,178 Options, Number One? 216 00:12:05,223 --> 00:12:07,054 We can't use photon torpedoes. 217 00:12:07,091 --> 00:12:09,855 An explosion this close could cripple us. 218 00:12:09,894 --> 00:12:11,555 Sir, recommend full phasers. 219 00:12:11,596 --> 00:12:14,156 Proceed. 220 00:12:15,533 --> 00:12:17,330 Firing phasers. 221 00:12:22,907 --> 00:12:24,465 No effect, Captain. 222 00:12:24,509 --> 00:12:27,876 The probe's field intensity is continuing to build, sir. 223 00:12:27,912 --> 00:12:29,209 We are in danger. 224 00:12:29,247 --> 00:12:30,214 Riker to La Forge. 225 00:12:30,248 --> 00:12:31,772 Can you increase phaser power? 226 00:12:31,816 --> 00:12:34,546 Attempting to now, Commander. 227 00:12:34,585 --> 00:12:35,984 Isolate phasers 80 to 120. 228 00:12:36,020 --> 00:12:37,851 Shunt all the plasma to the... 229 00:12:37,889 --> 00:12:39,880 To the emitters. Yes, sir, I'm already on it. 230 00:12:39,924 --> 00:12:42,051 Ready. 231 00:12:43,961 --> 00:12:46,225 Phasers are as hot as we can make them, Captain. 232 00:12:46,264 --> 00:12:47,891 Mr. Worf? 233 00:12:47,932 --> 00:12:49,399 Aye, sir. 234 00:12:53,438 --> 00:12:54,769 Nothing. 235 00:12:54,806 --> 00:12:56,239 Go to warp two. 236 00:12:56,274 --> 00:12:58,538 Aye, sir. 237 00:12:58,576 --> 00:13:00,476 Warp two. 238 00:13:05,450 --> 00:13:06,849 The probe is still with us, sir. 239 00:13:07,885 --> 00:13:08,943 At warp two? 240 00:13:09,053 --> 00:13:10,145 Yes, sir. 241 00:13:10,188 --> 00:13:11,815 Captain, the probe's energy output 242 00:13:11,856 --> 00:13:13,619 is overloading our shields. 243 00:13:13,658 --> 00:13:15,888 Failure anticipated in 47 seconds. 244 00:13:21,899 --> 00:13:24,561 I'm willing to entertain suggestions. 245 00:13:24,602 --> 00:13:26,661 Captain, we are dropping to impulse. 246 00:13:31,609 --> 00:13:34,339 Commander, warp power has been transferred to the shield grid. 247 00:13:34,378 --> 00:13:37,279 Yeah, but by whom? 248 00:13:40,785 --> 00:13:41,843 Barclay?! 249 00:13:41,886 --> 00:13:43,547 What are you doing? 250 00:13:43,588 --> 00:13:45,249 Lieutenant Barclay to Captain Picard. 251 00:13:45,289 --> 00:13:46,779 You can fire photon torpedoes. 252 00:13:46,824 --> 00:13:47,882 Maximum yield. 253 00:13:47,925 --> 00:13:49,893 Full spread. 254 00:13:49,927 --> 00:13:51,554 We're too close. 255 00:13:51,596 --> 00:13:54,565 I'm certain the shields will hold. 256 00:13:54,599 --> 00:13:55,588 Mr. La Forge? 257 00:13:57,301 --> 00:13:58,893 I don't know how he did it 258 00:13:58,936 --> 00:14:03,498 but shield strength has been increased by 300%. 259 00:14:03,541 --> 00:14:05,475 It should be enough, Captain. 260 00:14:08,012 --> 00:14:09,570 Mr. Worf, photon torpedoes. 261 00:14:09,614 --> 00:14:11,241 Maximum yield, full spread. 262 00:14:11,282 --> 00:14:13,216 Aye. 263 00:14:33,738 --> 00:14:35,831 Thank you, Mr. Barclay. 264 00:14:35,873 --> 00:14:38,637 You're welcome, Captain. 265 00:14:38,676 --> 00:14:41,372 Barclay out. 266 00:14:48,452 --> 00:14:52,115 I'm sorry if I overstepped my authority. 267 00:15:00,431 --> 00:15:02,695 Don't mention it. 268 00:15:06,704 --> 00:15:10,037 Captain's Log, Stardate 44705.3. 269 00:15:10,074 --> 00:15:12,770 The Enterprise has destroyed the alien probe 270 00:15:12,810 --> 00:15:14,903 but now we are left with the difficult task 271 00:15:14,946 --> 00:15:16,777 of repairing the Argus telescope. 272 00:15:16,814 --> 00:15:21,342 Failure to do so would represent an incalculable scientific loss. 273 00:15:21,385 --> 00:15:23,353 Mr. Barclay. 274 00:15:23,387 --> 00:15:24,945 Everyone's still trying to figure out 275 00:15:25,022 --> 00:15:25,954 exactly how you did it. 276 00:15:26,057 --> 00:15:27,524 Well, it-it just occurred to me 277 00:15:27,558 --> 00:15:29,526 that I could set up a frequency harmonic 278 00:15:29,560 --> 00:15:31,687 between the deflector and the shield grid 279 00:15:31,729 --> 00:15:34,960 using the warp field generator as a power flow antiattenuator. 280 00:15:35,066 --> 00:15:36,829 And that, of course, naturally created 281 00:15:36,867 --> 00:15:38,960 an amplification of the inherent energy output. 282 00:15:39,070 --> 00:15:41,300 Uh-huh. I see that. 283 00:15:46,410 --> 00:15:48,901 I'm glad you could join us, Mr. Barclay. 284 00:15:48,946 --> 00:15:50,675 Your report, Mr. La Forge. 285 00:15:54,018 --> 00:15:56,145 Each of the telescope's subspace antenna clusters 286 00:15:56,187 --> 00:15:57,779 is powered by its own fusion reactor 287 00:15:57,822 --> 00:15:59,619 but a single computer controls them all. 288 00:15:59,657 --> 00:16:01,215 So all 18 reactors 289 00:16:01,259 --> 00:16:03,159 were affected when the computer was damaged? 290 00:16:03,194 --> 00:16:04,422 Mm-hmm. That's right. 291 00:16:04,462 --> 00:16:05,759 They're starting to overload 292 00:16:05,796 --> 00:16:07,286 and could eventually go critical. 293 00:16:07,331 --> 00:16:09,026 The explosion would destroy the array 294 00:16:09,066 --> 00:16:11,591 and I wouldn't want to be next door when that happens. 295 00:16:11,636 --> 00:16:14,434 A standard isolation procedure would be advisable. 296 00:16:14,472 --> 00:16:16,099 I agree. We'll cut off each reactor 297 00:16:16,140 --> 00:16:18,938 from the damaged control system, and repair them one by one. 298 00:16:19,010 --> 00:16:20,409 How long will that take? 299 00:16:20,444 --> 00:16:21,809 Two to three weeks, at least. 300 00:16:21,846 --> 00:16:23,939 All right, Mr. La Forge... 301 00:16:24,015 --> 00:16:25,676 I don't agree. 302 00:16:31,689 --> 00:16:34,556 We could repair all of the reactors 303 00:16:34,592 --> 00:16:37,425 simultaneously, instead of one by one. 304 00:16:37,461 --> 00:16:40,362 Simultaneously? All 18? 305 00:16:40,398 --> 00:16:41,558 Yes, sir. 306 00:16:41,599 --> 00:16:43,658 But the Argus' computer is inoperable. 307 00:16:43,701 --> 00:16:45,965 Not entirely. The core memory is still intact. 308 00:16:46,037 --> 00:16:48,870 And we could program a completely new control system. 309 00:16:48,906 --> 00:16:50,669 An interesting suggestion, Lieutenant. 310 00:16:50,708 --> 00:16:53,973 However, that approach would require much more time 311 00:16:54,045 --> 00:16:55,569 than our original plan. 312 00:16:55,613 --> 00:16:57,171 At least seven weeks. 313 00:16:57,214 --> 00:16:59,546 I could have it ready for you in two days. 314 00:16:59,583 --> 00:17:00,675 What?! 315 00:17:00,718 --> 00:17:04,279 If you could assist me in the morning, Commander. 316 00:17:04,322 --> 00:17:06,313 Sure, Reg. 317 00:17:18,669 --> 00:17:20,296 The moon... 318 00:17:20,338 --> 00:17:23,603 yes, that'll be my home. 319 00:17:23,641 --> 00:17:27,099 My... paradise. 320 00:17:27,144 --> 00:17:30,636 I shall find there all the souls that I love... 321 00:17:30,681 --> 00:17:32,615 Socrates 322 00:17:32,650 --> 00:17:34,584 Galileo. 323 00:17:34,618 --> 00:17:37,951 And when I arrive, they will question my worthiness. 324 00:17:37,988 --> 00:17:41,048 "What the devil is he doing there among us?" 325 00:17:41,092 --> 00:17:44,220 Philosopher, scientist 326 00:17:44,261 --> 00:17:46,320 poet, musician, duelist. 327 00:17:46,364 --> 00:17:51,358 Here lies Hercule Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac. 328 00:17:58,709 --> 00:18:01,701 I would not have you weep any less 329 00:18:01,746 --> 00:18:07,116 for that charming, good and handsome Christian. 330 00:18:07,151 --> 00:18:08,914 I only ask this: 331 00:18:08,986 --> 00:18:13,013 That as the great cold surrounds my bones 332 00:18:13,057 --> 00:18:18,188 you allow a double meaning for your mourning veil. 333 00:18:18,229 --> 00:18:23,189 And when you let fall your tears for him 334 00:18:23,234 --> 00:18:26,362 some few will be... 335 00:18:26,404 --> 00:18:28,872 for me. 336 00:18:39,517 --> 00:18:41,815 That was a real improvement. 337 00:18:41,852 --> 00:18:44,946 Same time, day after tomorrow? 338 00:18:45,022 --> 00:18:47,115 Same time. 339 00:19:11,147 --> 00:19:12,637 Reg? 340 00:19:12,682 --> 00:19:15,310 May I join you? 341 00:19:15,351 --> 00:19:16,613 Oh, of course. Please. 342 00:19:16,652 --> 00:19:18,813 Sit down, Counselor. 343 00:19:20,356 --> 00:19:21,789 Hard at work? 344 00:19:21,824 --> 00:19:23,155 I'm getting prepared 345 00:19:23,192 --> 00:19:25,626 for tomorrow's meeting in Engineering. 346 00:19:25,661 --> 00:19:27,891 We're planning our repair strategy. 347 00:19:29,832 --> 00:19:33,290 I really enjoyed the scene you just performed. 348 00:19:34,904 --> 00:19:37,134 You're a very forgiving audience. 349 00:19:37,173 --> 00:19:39,437 Not at all. 350 00:19:39,475 --> 00:19:41,636 I thought you were brilliant. 351 00:19:43,880 --> 00:19:46,314 You've changed. 352 00:19:46,349 --> 00:19:48,374 Is that a professional opinion? 353 00:19:48,417 --> 00:19:50,817 Pure observation. 354 00:19:53,689 --> 00:19:55,657 You know, it's true. 355 00:19:55,691 --> 00:19:57,659 I can't explain it. 356 00:19:57,693 --> 00:20:01,652 In the past few days, I've found a confidence 357 00:20:01,697 --> 00:20:04,495 I never knew was there. 358 00:20:05,868 --> 00:20:08,598 I'm proud of you, Reg. 359 00:20:08,638 --> 00:20:10,731 I'm glad for you, too. 360 00:20:14,377 --> 00:20:16,106 Well... 361 00:20:16,145 --> 00:20:17,112 I'd better be going. 362 00:20:17,146 --> 00:20:18,204 Must you? 363 00:20:20,249 --> 00:20:21,841 I think so. 364 00:20:21,884 --> 00:20:24,682 Wouldn't you like to take a walk with me 365 00:20:24,720 --> 00:20:26,187 through the arboretum? 366 00:20:26,222 --> 00:20:28,349 The zalnias should be in bloom. 367 00:20:29,859 --> 00:20:34,193 Reg, as your former Counselor 368 00:20:34,230 --> 00:20:36,528 I don't think it would be appropriate. 369 00:20:36,565 --> 00:20:38,328 I don't need a Counselor. 370 00:20:38,367 --> 00:20:40,995 What I need is the company 371 00:20:41,070 --> 00:20:44,528 of a charming, intelligent woman. 372 00:20:49,345 --> 00:20:51,245 Good night, Mr. Barclay. 373 00:21:23,412 --> 00:21:26,142 Where's Lieutenant Barclay? 374 00:21:26,182 --> 00:21:28,980 I stopped by his quarters on my way over. 375 00:21:29,018 --> 00:21:30,815 He wasn't there. 376 00:21:32,488 --> 00:21:35,355 Computer, location of Lieutenant Barclay. 377 00:21:35,391 --> 00:21:38,724 Lieutenant Barclay is on Holodeck Three. 378 00:21:43,599 --> 00:21:47,365 "G" sub "l" 379 00:21:47,403 --> 00:21:50,236 "J" of "t" 380 00:21:50,272 --> 00:21:54,504 as "t" approaches 381 00:21:54,543 --> 00:21:56,511 infinity... 382 00:21:56,545 --> 00:21:57,876 Hmm? 383 00:21:59,215 --> 00:22:00,614 "G" of "t" 384 00:22:00,649 --> 00:22:04,449 over G-naught. 385 00:22:04,487 --> 00:22:06,853 So it is. So it is. 386 00:22:06,889 --> 00:22:09,687 Well, I still don't see how you're going to incorporate 387 00:22:09,725 --> 00:22:11,454 quantum principle into general relativity 388 00:22:11,494 --> 00:22:14,588 without adjusting the cosmological constant 389 00:22:14,630 --> 00:22:16,120 a lot more than you're doing here. 390 00:22:16,165 --> 00:22:18,929 Well, if we increase the value, as you suggest 391 00:22:18,968 --> 00:22:20,936 we must face the possibility 392 00:22:20,970 --> 00:22:23,598 of 26 dimensions, instead of ten. 393 00:22:23,639 --> 00:22:25,971 I don't think I could deal with that. 394 00:22:26,008 --> 00:22:27,703 I certainly could not. 395 00:22:27,743 --> 00:22:32,476 If the semiset curved into the subatomic 396 00:22:32,515 --> 00:22:36,713 the infinities might cancel each other out. 397 00:22:36,752 --> 00:22:40,449 Gruss Gott. They just might. 398 00:22:42,091 --> 00:22:44,559 We had a meeting at 0700. 399 00:22:45,561 --> 00:22:46,858 I'm sorry, Commander. 400 00:22:46,896 --> 00:22:48,386 Thank you, Professor. 401 00:22:48,431 --> 00:22:49,398 Hmm. 402 00:22:49,432 --> 00:22:51,059 End program. 403 00:22:58,240 --> 00:22:59,639 What was that all about? 404 00:22:59,675 --> 00:23:01,233 I had some ideas late last night. 405 00:23:01,277 --> 00:23:03,142 I needed to consult with the computer 406 00:23:03,179 --> 00:23:05,306 about some quantum electrodynamic calculations. 407 00:23:05,347 --> 00:23:07,713 A holodeck Einstein program seemed like the best way. 408 00:23:07,750 --> 00:23:09,274 I guess I went a little overboard. 409 00:23:09,318 --> 00:23:11,252 A little? Most of the stuff on that blackboard 410 00:23:11,287 --> 00:23:12,948 was way out of my league, and yours, too. 411 00:23:13,022 --> 00:23:14,455 Not really. I just haven't thought 412 00:23:14,490 --> 00:23:15,548 along those lines before. 413 00:23:15,591 --> 00:23:16,956 It's all really pretty evident now 414 00:23:17,059 --> 00:23:19,254 and if you were to put your mind to it, I'm sure... 415 00:23:19,295 --> 00:23:21,160 Reg, ever since our run-in with that probe 416 00:23:21,197 --> 00:23:22,960 something's different about you. 417 00:23:23,032 --> 00:23:24,624 What? Because I'm beginning to behave 418 00:23:24,667 --> 00:23:25,827 like the rest of the crew? 419 00:23:25,868 --> 00:23:27,836 With confidence in what I'm doing? 420 00:23:27,870 --> 00:23:29,838 You just spent the entire night 421 00:23:29,872 --> 00:23:31,863 arguing grand unification theories 422 00:23:31,907 --> 00:23:33,169 with Albert Einstein. 423 00:23:33,209 --> 00:23:34,676 Yes, but... 424 00:23:34,710 --> 00:23:38,976 Reg, something's happened to you and we can't ignore that. 425 00:23:39,048 --> 00:23:40,606 Yes, I've finally become 426 00:23:40,649 --> 00:23:42,981 the person I've always wanted to be. 427 00:23:43,052 --> 00:23:44,679 Do we have to ask why? 428 00:23:44,720 --> 00:23:48,053 Yeah, I think we do. 429 00:23:56,031 --> 00:23:57,999 Incredible! 430 00:23:58,067 --> 00:23:59,694 The production of neurotransmitters 431 00:23:59,735 --> 00:24:02,636 in your brain has jumped by over 500%. 432 00:24:02,671 --> 00:24:05,469 Pre and postsynaptic membranes have increased 433 00:24:05,508 --> 00:24:07,100 permeability to match it. 434 00:24:07,143 --> 00:24:10,112 I couldn't even guess at your IQ level now. 435 00:24:10,146 --> 00:24:13,081 Probably somewhere between 1,200 and 1,450. 436 00:24:13,115 --> 00:24:14,377 But that isn't all. 437 00:24:14,416 --> 00:24:16,281 The corpus callosum... the connecting bridge 438 00:24:16,318 --> 00:24:17,751 between both sides of the brain... 439 00:24:17,786 --> 00:24:19,549 it is so active now that the hemispheres 440 00:24:19,588 --> 00:24:21,556 are essentially behaving as one. 441 00:24:21,590 --> 00:24:23,319 So, it's not just raw intelligence 442 00:24:23,359 --> 00:24:24,849 we're talking about here. 443 00:24:24,894 --> 00:24:29,490 No. Creativity, resourcefulness, inspiration, imagination... 444 00:24:29,532 --> 00:24:31,966 they've all been enhanced. 445 00:24:32,034 --> 00:24:34,502 Lieutenant, you could very well be 446 00:24:34,537 --> 00:24:39,531 the most advanced human being who has ever lived. 447 00:24:52,021 --> 00:24:54,819 Whatever that alien probe did to him 448 00:24:54,857 --> 00:24:56,085 Barclay now seems to know more 449 00:24:56,125 --> 00:24:57,990 about the internal workings of the Enterprise 450 00:24:58,027 --> 00:24:59,654 than anyone else on board. 451 00:24:59,695 --> 00:25:00,787 The question is 452 00:25:00,829 --> 00:25:02,421 how are we going to deal with it? 453 00:25:02,464 --> 00:25:04,432 We could confine him to his quarters. 454 00:25:04,466 --> 00:25:06,593 How can we do that? 455 00:25:06,635 --> 00:25:08,500 What's he done? I mean, we're talking about 456 00:25:08,537 --> 00:25:10,164 Iocking a man up for being too smart. 457 00:25:10,206 --> 00:25:11,764 If he's been influenced by an alien 458 00:25:11,807 --> 00:25:13,240 wouldn't that put us all at risk? 459 00:25:13,275 --> 00:25:14,333 Not necessarily. 460 00:25:14,376 --> 00:25:15,934 It might be something as simple 461 00:25:15,978 --> 00:25:17,946 as an allergic reaction to a bee sting. 462 00:25:18,013 --> 00:25:20,709 Has Mr. Barclay done anything 463 00:25:20,749 --> 00:25:23,741 that could be considered potentially threatening? 464 00:25:27,756 --> 00:25:31,089 Well, he did make a pass at me last night. 465 00:25:32,561 --> 00:25:34,586 A good one. 466 00:25:34,630 --> 00:25:37,292 I'd hardly consider that a threat. 467 00:25:37,333 --> 00:25:40,564 No, but it's certainly unusual behavior for Barclay. 468 00:25:40,603 --> 00:25:42,798 There's something else, Captain. 469 00:25:42,838 --> 00:25:46,274 He taught violin technique at the music school last night. 470 00:25:46,308 --> 00:25:48,538 I didn't know Barclay played the violin. 471 00:25:48,577 --> 00:25:49,544 He didn't. 472 00:25:49,578 --> 00:25:51,603 Not until last night. 473 00:25:51,647 --> 00:25:53,979 Look, if we want to save the array, we need Barclay. 474 00:25:54,083 --> 00:25:55,744 It's as simple as that. 475 00:25:57,019 --> 00:25:59,351 Until he does something more menacing 476 00:25:59,388 --> 00:26:01,982 I see no reason why we should prevent him 477 00:26:02,024 --> 00:26:03,719 from continuing his work. 478 00:26:03,759 --> 00:26:06,159 Larson to Commander La Forge. 479 00:26:06,195 --> 00:26:07,924 Go ahead, Lieutenant. 480 00:26:08,030 --> 00:26:10,430 We're having trouble containing reactor nine, sir. 481 00:26:10,466 --> 00:26:11,592 It's starting to chain. 482 00:26:11,634 --> 00:26:12,760 I'm on my way. 483 00:26:14,136 --> 00:26:16,764 You said he made a pass at you, but you failed to mention 484 00:26:16,805 --> 00:26:18,932 whether he was successful or not. 485 00:26:28,617 --> 00:26:29,914 Thermal level's up 177%. 486 00:26:29,952 --> 00:26:31,943 Comparable increase in neutron emissions. 487 00:26:32,054 --> 00:26:34,545 Is the interface between the computer and our array 488 00:26:34,590 --> 00:26:36,114 still in operation? 489 00:26:36,158 --> 00:26:38,592 Yes, but our computer is too slow to direct the repairs. 490 00:26:38,627 --> 00:26:41,152 The parameters are changing too quickly for it to keep up. 491 00:26:41,196 --> 00:26:44,222 Then we'll have to try a remote shutdown from here. 492 00:26:44,266 --> 00:26:46,131 Transmitting commands to the array now, sir. 493 00:26:46,168 --> 00:26:47,965 Starting close-down sequence. 494 00:26:48,003 --> 00:26:49,971 Brower, increase the intake of liquid helium three 495 00:26:50,005 --> 00:26:50,972 into the reactor wall. 496 00:26:51,006 --> 00:26:52,633 We've got to cool this off. 497 00:26:52,675 --> 00:26:54,108 Transmitting commands. 498 00:26:54,143 --> 00:26:55,633 Thermal level's increasing, sir. 499 00:26:55,678 --> 00:26:56,975 What happened? 500 00:26:57,046 --> 00:26:58,377 Unclear! 501 00:26:58,414 --> 00:27:00,405 The interface isn't fast enough. 502 00:27:00,449 --> 00:27:01,711 Commander La Forge. 503 00:27:01,750 --> 00:27:03,240 Overload indications 504 00:27:03,285 --> 00:27:05,753 on Argus generator five, seven and 14. 505 00:27:05,788 --> 00:27:07,016 Damn! 506 00:27:07,056 --> 00:27:08,751 Well, I can't do anything from here. 507 00:27:08,791 --> 00:27:10,520 I have to find a better interface. 508 00:27:12,394 --> 00:27:13,918 La Forge to Bridge. 509 00:27:13,962 --> 00:27:16,429 We're looking at a cascade reactor failure on the Argus. 510 00:27:16,562 --> 00:27:18,689 I don't think we're going to pull this one out. 511 00:27:18,731 --> 00:27:20,858 Reactor nine will reach critical 512 00:27:20,900 --> 00:27:22,697 in ten minutes, 43 seconds. 513 00:27:22,735 --> 00:27:25,636 The subsequent explosion will create a chain reaction 514 00:27:25,671 --> 00:27:28,265 along the entire length of the array, sir. 515 00:27:34,313 --> 00:27:36,611 Ensign, stand by for a jump to warp two. 516 00:27:36,649 --> 00:27:37,946 Yes, sir. 517 00:27:37,983 --> 00:27:39,610 La Forge, you've got ten minutes. 518 00:27:39,652 --> 00:27:40,778 Mr. Worf, Red Alert. 519 00:27:40,820 --> 00:27:41,980 Aye, Commander. 520 00:27:48,828 --> 00:27:51,353 Computer, begin new program. 521 00:27:51,397 --> 00:27:52,921 Create as follows: 522 00:27:52,965 --> 00:27:55,627 Work station chair. 523 00:27:55,668 --> 00:27:57,863 Now, create a standard, alphanumeric console 524 00:27:57,903 --> 00:27:59,268 positioned for the left hand. 525 00:27:59,305 --> 00:28:02,866 Now an iconic display console positioned for the right hand. 526 00:28:02,908 --> 00:28:05,069 Tie both consoles into the Enterprise 527 00:28:05,110 --> 00:28:09,012 main computer core, utilizing neural scan interface. 528 00:28:09,048 --> 00:28:11,016 There is no such device on file. 529 00:28:11,050 --> 00:28:13,678 No problem. Here's how you build it. 530 00:28:13,719 --> 00:28:15,448 Argus reactor nine... 531 00:28:15,488 --> 00:28:16,682 28 seconds to critical. 532 00:28:16,722 --> 00:28:17,711 Get us out of here. 533 00:28:17,756 --> 00:28:18,723 Warp two, Ensign. 534 00:28:18,757 --> 00:28:19,746 Yes, sir. 535 00:28:20,893 --> 00:28:24,056 Helm's not responding, sir. 536 00:28:30,002 --> 00:28:32,232 Captain, we have lost computer control. 537 00:28:32,271 --> 00:28:33,499 What? 538 00:28:33,539 --> 00:28:35,063 12 seconds to critical. 539 00:28:35,107 --> 00:28:36,199 Go to manual. 540 00:28:36,242 --> 00:28:38,210 I'm attempting that, sir, but... 541 00:28:38,244 --> 00:28:39,506 There's not enough time. 542 00:28:44,016 --> 00:28:46,416 Computer is coming back on-line, sir. 543 00:28:49,421 --> 00:28:54,791 Captain, the Argus reactors are shutting down. 544 00:28:56,829 --> 00:28:58,820 We are no longer in danger, sir. 545 00:28:58,864 --> 00:29:00,798 What happened? 546 00:29:00,833 --> 00:29:03,358 Unknown, sir. 547 00:29:03,402 --> 00:29:05,700 Geordi, what did you do? 548 00:29:05,738 --> 00:29:08,536 It wasn't me, sir. 549 00:29:08,574 --> 00:29:12,032 Computer, how were the Argus reactors shut down? 550 00:29:12,077 --> 00:29:16,207 A neural interface was created, to expedite the repairs. 551 00:29:16,248 --> 00:29:18,341 Barclay? 552 00:29:20,052 --> 00:29:21,519 Computer, respond. 553 00:29:21,554 --> 00:29:23,920 I am responding, sir. 554 00:29:23,956 --> 00:29:25,719 I'm sorry if I caused you any alarm. 555 00:29:25,758 --> 00:29:28,090 It was necessary in order to secure the array. 556 00:29:28,127 --> 00:29:29,822 Barclay? 557 00:29:32,197 --> 00:29:33,687 Barclay? 558 00:29:33,732 --> 00:29:35,723 What's going on? 559 00:29:35,768 --> 00:29:37,668 Barclay?! 560 00:29:37,703 --> 00:29:39,603 Yes, Commander. 561 00:29:39,638 --> 00:29:41,902 It's me. 562 00:29:47,646 --> 00:29:49,739 I'm sorry, Captain. 563 00:29:49,782 --> 00:29:50,908 I was only trying to help. 564 00:29:50,950 --> 00:29:52,611 Our computer was too slow to compensate 565 00:29:52,651 --> 00:29:53,948 for the overload on the array 566 00:29:53,986 --> 00:29:57,319 so I created an interface that communicated my thoughts 567 00:29:57,356 --> 00:29:59,847 directly to the central processing unit. 568 00:29:59,892 --> 00:30:02,554 Exactly what does that mean? 569 00:30:02,595 --> 00:30:04,859 My body is as you see it here 570 00:30:04,897 --> 00:30:07,365 but much of my higher brain functions and memory 571 00:30:07,399 --> 00:30:09,959 have been transferred to the starboard computer core. 572 00:30:10,069 --> 00:30:13,061 Mr. Barclay, remove yourself from the computer system. 573 00:30:13,105 --> 00:30:14,265 Leave the holodeck. 574 00:30:15,741 --> 00:30:17,436 I'm afraid I can't do that, sir. 575 00:30:18,777 --> 00:30:20,267 And why not? 576 00:30:20,312 --> 00:30:22,974 My primary cerebral functions are now operating 577 00:30:23,082 --> 00:30:25,414 almost entirely from within the computer. 578 00:30:25,451 --> 00:30:27,442 They have expanded to such a degree 579 00:30:27,486 --> 00:30:28,976 that it would be impossible 580 00:30:29,088 --> 00:30:32,353 to return to the confines of my human brain. 581 00:30:32,391 --> 00:30:35,519 Any attempt to do so would mean my death. 582 00:30:53,045 --> 00:30:54,342 That's it. 583 00:30:54,380 --> 00:30:57,110 I've disconnected the audio and visual pickups. 584 00:30:57,149 --> 00:31:00,243 We can talk without being monitored by the computer. 585 00:31:00,285 --> 00:31:01,411 By Barclay. 586 00:31:01,453 --> 00:31:03,182 Report, Mr. La Forge. 587 00:31:03,222 --> 00:31:05,053 It is now almost impossible 588 00:31:05,090 --> 00:31:08,355 to tell where Barclay ends and the computer begins. 589 00:31:08,394 --> 00:31:10,419 He's actually rewriting the isolinear chips 590 00:31:10,462 --> 00:31:12,692 each time he extends himself a little further. 591 00:31:12,731 --> 00:31:14,699 How do we get him out of there? 592 00:31:14,733 --> 00:31:15,961 We don't. 593 00:31:16,068 --> 00:31:17,763 Not without killing him. 594 00:31:17,803 --> 00:31:20,829 This is an intolerable situation. 595 00:31:20,873 --> 00:31:22,636 I have no wish to harm him 596 00:31:22,675 --> 00:31:24,336 but I cannot allow Mr. Barclay 597 00:31:24,376 --> 00:31:26,310 to continue to act as the computer. 598 00:31:26,345 --> 00:31:28,074 I don't care how smart he is. 599 00:31:28,113 --> 00:31:30,547 Lieutenant Barclay has not yet extended himself 600 00:31:30,582 --> 00:31:32,209 into the engineering subsystems. 601 00:31:32,251 --> 00:31:33,684 It may be possible to establish 602 00:31:33,719 --> 00:31:35,619 an ODN bypass directly to the Bridge. 603 00:31:35,654 --> 00:31:38,282 But that still won't give us control of the ship. 604 00:31:38,323 --> 00:31:41,815 No, but it would give us access to the propulsion systems 605 00:31:41,860 --> 00:31:43,885 enough to get us to the next Starbase. 606 00:31:43,929 --> 00:31:45,988 How long would it take to set that up? 607 00:31:46,098 --> 00:31:48,225 A few hours. 608 00:31:48,267 --> 00:31:49,757 Make it so. 609 00:31:56,475 --> 00:31:58,443 Commander La Forge? 610 00:32:00,446 --> 00:32:02,004 Yeah, Reg? 611 00:32:02,047 --> 00:32:04,948 I thought you would be in your quarters. 612 00:32:05,050 --> 00:32:06,950 No, I'm, uh... 613 00:32:07,019 --> 00:32:11,285 just catching up on some work, you know. 614 00:32:11,323 --> 00:32:15,191 That, uh, level-3 diagnostic we talked about. 615 00:32:17,196 --> 00:32:19,130 How are you doing? 616 00:32:19,164 --> 00:32:22,861 I wish I could convey to you what it's like for me now... 617 00:32:22,901 --> 00:32:24,926 what I've become. 618 00:32:24,970 --> 00:32:27,165 Yeah? 619 00:32:27,206 --> 00:32:29,674 Try. 620 00:32:29,708 --> 00:32:32,199 I can conceive almost infinite possibilities 621 00:32:32,244 --> 00:32:35,213 and can fully explore each of them in a nanosecond. 622 00:32:35,247 --> 00:32:39,081 I perceive the universe as a single equation 623 00:32:39,118 --> 00:32:41,245 and it is so simple. 624 00:32:41,286 --> 00:32:43,083 I understand. 625 00:32:43,122 --> 00:32:45,215 You understand? 626 00:32:45,257 --> 00:32:47,418 Everything. 627 00:32:48,927 --> 00:32:50,417 Hmm. 628 00:32:53,365 --> 00:32:55,663 Well... 629 00:32:55,701 --> 00:33:01,196 do you understand how this happened to you? 630 00:33:01,240 --> 00:33:03,504 I believe it is a gift... 631 00:33:03,542 --> 00:33:07,342 that I have been chosen to fulfill a great purpose. 632 00:33:07,379 --> 00:33:09,609 Uh-huh. 633 00:33:09,648 --> 00:33:11,616 Do you suppose all of this 634 00:33:11,650 --> 00:33:14,414 has changed the way people think about me? 635 00:33:16,388 --> 00:33:20,449 To tell you the truth, Reg, we don't know what to think. 636 00:33:20,492 --> 00:33:22,517 I've been concerned about that 637 00:33:22,561 --> 00:33:24,495 but soon everyone will understand 638 00:33:24,530 --> 00:33:27,124 what I can do for humanity. 639 00:33:29,768 --> 00:33:31,929 What do you mean? 640 00:33:31,970 --> 00:33:33,961 We have always perceived the maximum speed 641 00:33:34,072 --> 00:33:36,063 of the Enterprise as a function of warp 642 00:33:36,108 --> 00:33:39,100 but I know now there are no limits. 643 00:33:39,144 --> 00:33:41,112 We will explore new worlds 644 00:33:41,146 --> 00:33:44,240 that we could never before have reached in our lifetime. 645 00:33:44,283 --> 00:33:46,080 I will take us to them. 646 00:33:56,695 --> 00:33:59,186 Captain, I am picking up subspace distortion. 647 00:33:59,231 --> 00:34:00,755 Mr. Data? 648 00:34:02,668 --> 00:34:04,727 This disturbance is the result 649 00:34:04,770 --> 00:34:06,635 of a highly-charged graviton field 650 00:34:06,672 --> 00:34:08,537 emanating from our warp nacelles. 651 00:34:08,574 --> 00:34:12,510 It is creating a severe bias in the subspace continuum. 652 00:34:12,544 --> 00:34:14,239 Mr. Barclay, are you responsible 653 00:34:14,279 --> 00:34:16,144 for this graviton field disturbance? 654 00:34:16,181 --> 00:34:18,046 Yes, sir. I'm altering subspace 655 00:34:18,083 --> 00:34:20,950 in a way that's never been conceived of before. 656 00:34:21,053 --> 00:34:22,748 I'm fairly certain it will allow us 657 00:34:22,788 --> 00:34:25,348 to travel halfway across the galaxy in a matter of... 658 00:34:25,390 --> 00:34:28,359 Mr. Barclay, I want you to stop this experiment for now. 659 00:34:28,393 --> 00:34:30,520 Captain, if you'd only allow me to sh... 660 00:34:30,562 --> 00:34:32,962 Mr. Barclay, this is a direct order. 661 00:34:33,065 --> 00:34:34,965 Discontinue whatever it is you are doing. 662 00:34:35,067 --> 00:34:36,557 I really would rather not, sir. 663 00:34:36,602 --> 00:34:38,797 I am positive that you'll be pleased with the result 664 00:34:38,837 --> 00:34:40,896 once I've finished showing... 665 00:34:40,939 --> 00:34:42,497 Audio is disconnected. 666 00:34:42,541 --> 00:34:43,872 You may speak freely. 667 00:34:43,909 --> 00:34:46,139 How long before the ODN process is in place? 668 00:34:46,178 --> 00:34:48,078 I have been monitoring Geordi's progress. 669 00:34:48,113 --> 00:34:50,411 It will be operational in 17 minutes. 670 00:34:50,449 --> 00:34:51,814 Captain? 671 00:34:51,850 --> 00:34:54,648 Let me go to the holodeck and try and talk to him. 672 00:34:54,686 --> 00:34:58,554 Sir, the subspace distortion continues to increase. 673 00:35:20,011 --> 00:35:22,343 Hello, Deanna. 674 00:35:22,380 --> 00:35:24,746 Reg. 675 00:35:24,782 --> 00:35:27,273 I'm sorry that we can't take that walk 676 00:35:27,318 --> 00:35:29,183 in the arboretum. 677 00:35:29,220 --> 00:35:30,710 So am I. 678 00:35:33,024 --> 00:35:36,357 Reg, you've frightened all of us. 679 00:35:36,394 --> 00:35:39,192 I'm sure that wasn't your intent. 680 00:35:39,230 --> 00:35:41,698 Young children are sometimes frightened of the world. 681 00:35:41,733 --> 00:35:43,860 That doesn't mean that their parents 682 00:35:43,901 --> 00:35:46,062 should let them stay in their cribs. 683 00:35:46,104 --> 00:35:49,335 Are we children to you now? 684 00:35:49,374 --> 00:35:52,901 I can see so much more than you are capable of. 685 00:35:52,944 --> 00:35:54,502 You should trust that. 686 00:35:54,545 --> 00:35:57,605 Deanna, I've always wanted to earn your respect. 687 00:35:59,517 --> 00:36:01,815 You've got it. 688 00:36:01,853 --> 00:36:04,321 From all of us. 689 00:36:04,355 --> 00:36:08,519 We don't need any more convincing. 690 00:36:08,559 --> 00:36:12,359 Please, obey the Captain's orders. 691 00:36:12,397 --> 00:36:15,889 Stop whatever it is you're doing. 692 00:36:15,933 --> 00:36:17,901 You must trust me. 693 00:36:17,935 --> 00:36:22,770 How can we trust an officer who doesn't follow orders? 694 00:36:22,807 --> 00:36:25,139 Trust me. 695 00:36:32,817 --> 00:36:37,845 The Captain will do everything in his power to stop you. 696 00:36:52,070 --> 00:36:54,800 Picard to La Forge. Status? 697 00:36:57,108 --> 00:36:58,541 Ready, Captain. 698 00:36:58,576 --> 00:36:59,873 Proceed. 699 00:36:59,911 --> 00:37:02,141 Acknowledged. 700 00:37:02,180 --> 00:37:04,512 Commander? 701 00:37:04,549 --> 00:37:05,914 What? 702 00:37:06,017 --> 00:37:08,349 You're too late. 703 00:37:16,194 --> 00:37:18,924 Captain, we have not regained control 704 00:37:18,996 --> 00:37:20,793 of the propulsion systems. 705 00:37:20,832 --> 00:37:23,494 The ODN bypass to the Bridge has been blocked. 706 00:37:23,534 --> 00:37:24,558 Barclay! 707 00:37:24,602 --> 00:37:25,933 Yes, Commander Riker? 708 00:37:26,037 --> 00:37:28,938 Whatever it is you're doing out there 709 00:37:29,040 --> 00:37:31,008 you've got to stop it. 710 00:37:33,811 --> 00:37:36,041 Sir, we're going in. 711 00:37:53,464 --> 00:37:57,161 Mr. Barclay, respond at once! 712 00:38:01,773 --> 00:38:03,866 Audio is disconnected. 713 00:38:03,908 --> 00:38:06,138 Lieutenant, take a security team to Holodeck Three. 714 00:38:06,177 --> 00:38:08,702 Disconnect Mr. Barclay from the computer. 715 00:38:09,914 --> 00:38:11,609 Aye, Captain. 716 00:38:31,903 --> 00:38:34,133 I want you to know, Lieutenant Worf 717 00:38:34,172 --> 00:38:37,141 that I understand your duty in this matter... 718 00:38:37,175 --> 00:38:38,938 Phasers... maximum setting. 719 00:38:38,976 --> 00:38:40,170 ...and that I will 720 00:38:40,211 --> 00:38:43,647 in no way take your actions personally. 721 00:38:43,681 --> 00:38:45,444 The conduits. 722 00:38:58,763 --> 00:39:02,460 La Forge, initiate stabilization procedure. 723 00:39:04,902 --> 00:39:08,463 Resetting stabilizers to match subspace flow matrix. 724 00:39:08,506 --> 00:39:10,497 Stand by. 725 00:39:13,077 --> 00:39:15,637 He is protected by a force field. 726 00:39:15,680 --> 00:39:17,580 We could not disconnect him. 727 00:39:17,615 --> 00:39:19,014 Mr. Data! 728 00:39:19,050 --> 00:39:20,915 We are experiencing 729 00:39:20,952 --> 00:39:24,547 a quantum level oscillation delay 730 00:39:24,589 --> 00:39:29,788 doubling in intensity every 12.3 seconds. 731 00:39:29,827 --> 00:39:34,730 Biocellular disruption is imminent. 732 00:39:35,967 --> 00:39:36,956 Sir! 733 00:39:54,418 --> 00:39:56,852 Where are we, Ensign? 734 00:39:56,888 --> 00:39:59,914 Unless something's wrong with our sensors, sir 735 00:39:59,957 --> 00:40:03,825 we're almost 30,000 light-years from where we were. 736 00:40:06,163 --> 00:40:09,155 The center of the galaxy. 737 00:40:09,200 --> 00:40:11,395 Sir, our heading's been altered. 738 00:40:11,435 --> 00:40:12,959 Approaching planetary cluster. 739 00:40:13,037 --> 00:40:17,133 Captain, all systems are back under helm control. 740 00:40:17,174 --> 00:40:20,041 The computer has returned to normal functioning. 741 00:40:21,512 --> 00:40:22,536 Hmm. 742 00:40:22,580 --> 00:40:23,547 Captain! 743 00:40:26,017 --> 00:40:27,644 Emotive. 744 00:40:27,685 --> 00:40:30,984 Electrochemical stimulus response. 745 00:40:31,022 --> 00:40:34,253 Cranial plate. 746 00:40:34,292 --> 00:40:36,157 Bipedal locomotion. 747 00:40:36,193 --> 00:40:37,558 Endoskeletal. 748 00:40:37,595 --> 00:40:41,588 Contiguous external integument. 749 00:40:41,632 --> 00:40:43,463 Hmm. 750 00:40:47,538 --> 00:40:50,405 I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard 751 00:40:50,441 --> 00:40:53,205 of the Federation Starship Enterprise. 752 00:40:53,244 --> 00:40:56,839 Hierarchical collective command structure. 753 00:40:56,881 --> 00:40:58,849 Who are you? 754 00:40:58,883 --> 00:41:00,544 Interrogative. 755 00:41:00,584 --> 00:41:03,951 I am interrogative, yes 756 00:41:04,055 --> 00:41:06,819 and I would appreciate an explanation. 757 00:41:06,857 --> 00:41:08,586 I think I can help you, with that, Captain. 758 00:41:09,827 --> 00:41:10,794 Mr. Barclay? 759 00:41:10,828 --> 00:41:12,386 I thought it would be fatal 760 00:41:12,430 --> 00:41:14,193 if you left the holodeck. 761 00:41:14,231 --> 00:41:16,756 The Cytherians have reintegrated me, sir. 762 00:41:16,801 --> 00:41:19,361 Cytherians. 763 00:41:19,403 --> 00:41:22,395 The probe was designed to instruct outsiders 764 00:41:22,440 --> 00:41:23,702 on how to reach the system. 765 00:41:23,741 --> 00:41:25,709 But technologies are not always compatible. 766 00:41:25,743 --> 00:41:27,370 They failed with the Argus computer 767 00:41:27,411 --> 00:41:30,380 and with the computer on board the shuttle. 768 00:41:30,414 --> 00:41:34,248 But they were able to reprogram me. 769 00:41:36,087 --> 00:41:37,987 What do you want of us? 770 00:41:38,089 --> 00:41:41,252 The same as you. 771 00:41:41,292 --> 00:41:43,226 Mr. Barclay? 772 00:41:43,260 --> 00:41:45,387 You're both on the same mission, Captain. 773 00:41:45,429 --> 00:41:46,396 Mission? 774 00:41:46,430 --> 00:41:47,658 Yes, sir. 775 00:41:47,698 --> 00:41:50,223 The Cytherians are exploring the galaxy 776 00:41:50,267 --> 00:41:51,234 just as we are. 777 00:41:51,268 --> 00:41:52,462 The only difference is 778 00:41:52,503 --> 00:41:55,529 that they never leave their home. 779 00:41:55,573 --> 00:41:58,007 They bring others here. 780 00:41:58,042 --> 00:42:02,502 Their only wish... an exchange of knowledge. 781 00:42:02,546 --> 00:42:04,741 They want to know us. 782 00:42:17,762 --> 00:42:21,596 Captain's Log, Stardate 44721.9. 783 00:42:21,632 --> 00:42:24,430 After ten days in the company of the Cytherians 784 00:42:24,468 --> 00:42:28,097 the Enterprise has been safely returned to Federation space. 785 00:42:28,139 --> 00:42:31,370 We bring back knowledge of their race 786 00:42:31,409 --> 00:42:34,503 that will take our scholars decades to examine. 787 00:42:34,545 --> 00:42:37,173 Lieutenant Barclay is apparently no worse 788 00:42:37,214 --> 00:42:39,148 for his experience. 789 00:42:39,183 --> 00:42:42,118 So, how much do you remember? 790 00:42:42,153 --> 00:42:44,383 I-I remember doing everything. 791 00:42:44,422 --> 00:42:47,220 I just don't remember how or why. 792 00:42:47,258 --> 00:42:49,226 How do you feel now? 793 00:42:50,428 --> 00:42:51,554 Smaller. 794 00:42:51,595 --> 00:42:53,586 Just plain old Barclay, huh? 795 00:42:53,631 --> 00:42:57,727 It always seems to come back to that, doesn't it? 796 00:42:57,768 --> 00:43:01,761 You know, almost everyone has a moment in their lives 797 00:43:01,806 --> 00:43:04,104 when they exceed their own limits 798 00:43:04,141 --> 00:43:07,508 achieve what seems to be impossible. 799 00:43:07,545 --> 00:43:11,276 The tricky part is what happens afterwards. 800 00:43:11,315 --> 00:43:13,943 You almost always feel a sense of loss 801 00:43:13,984 --> 00:43:17,511 but it is possible to carry something of that experience 802 00:43:17,555 --> 00:43:19,887 through the rest of your life 803 00:43:19,924 --> 00:43:24,361 in ways that you aren't even aware of now. 804 00:43:24,395 --> 00:43:27,091 I, uh... I think I know what you're saying. 805 00:43:27,131 --> 00:43:28,826 Either way, Reg 806 00:43:28,866 --> 00:43:30,629 you're an important part of this crew. 807 00:43:30,668 --> 00:43:32,568 In fact, I could really use your help 808 00:43:32,603 --> 00:43:34,127 with that level-3 diagnostic. 809 00:43:34,171 --> 00:43:35,195 Sure. 810 00:43:35,239 --> 00:43:36,501 Excuse me, Commander 811 00:43:36,540 --> 00:43:38,599 but, um, I believe Mr. Barclay and I 812 00:43:38,642 --> 00:43:42,100 had a date scheduled... for a walk in the arboretum? 813 00:43:46,250 --> 00:43:47,547 The diagnostic can wait. 814 00:43:47,585 --> 00:43:49,075 I'll see you later. 815 00:43:49,120 --> 00:43:51,213 You really... you really don't have to do that. 816 00:43:51,255 --> 00:43:52,586 I know. 817 00:43:58,596 --> 00:43:59,927 Oh, that was a good move. 818 00:43:59,964 --> 00:44:01,261 May I? 819 00:44:03,100 --> 00:44:05,034 Checkmate in nine moves. 820 00:44:08,372 --> 00:44:09,839 I didn't know you played chess. 821 00:44:09,874 --> 00:44:11,535 I don't.