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#include <StringConstants.au3> ; to declare the Constants of StringRegExp #include <Array.au3> ; UDF needed for _ArrayDisplay and _ArrayConcatenate Local $sRegex = "(?mi)^(?P<characterLine>(?:\t\t\t[a-zA-Z0-9].*\n)+)" Local $sString = "" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " "Time Squared" " & @CRLF & _ " #40272-139 " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Story by " & @CRLF & _ " Kurt Michael Bensmiller " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Teleplay by " & @CRLF & _ " Maurice Hurley " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Directed by " & @CRLF & _ " Joseph L. Scanlan " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED" & @CRLF & _ "FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING" & @CRLF & _ "WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights" & @CRLF & _ "Reserved. This script is not for publication or" & @CRLF & _ "reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If" & @CRLF & _ "lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " REVISED FINAL DRAFT" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " JANUARY 25, 1989" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - CAST " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION " & @CRLF & _ " "Time Squared" " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " CAST " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " PICARD/P2 " & @CRLF & _ " RIKER " & @CRLF & _ " DATA " & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI " & @CRLF & _ " TROI " & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI " & @CRLF & _ " WORF " & @CRLF & _ " O'BRIEN " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Non-Speaking " & @CRLF & _ " CREWMEMBERS" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Voice-Over " & @CRLF & _ " COMPUTER VOICE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - SETS " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION " & @CRLF & _ " "Time Squared" " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " SETS " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " INTERIORS EXTERIORS" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER'S QUARTERS" & @CRLF & _ " MAIN BRIDGE SHUTTLECRAFT" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI'S ENGINEERING" & @CRLF & _ " STATION" & @CRLF & _ " SHUTTLE BAY TWO" & @CRLF & _ " CORRIDOR" & @CRLF & _ " OUTSIDE SICKBAY" & @CRLF & _ " SICKBAY" & @CRLF & _ " OBSERVATION LOUNGE" & @CRLF & _ " TURBOLIFT" & @CRLF & _ " CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM" & @CRLF & _ " MAIN ENGINEERING" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " SHUTTLECRAFT" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER 1." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION " & @CRLF & _ " "Time Squared" " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " TEASER " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE IN:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " moves along at warp speed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "2 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER has cleared a space on his desk and set up a" & @CRLF & _ " little work station. He has a bowl and several" & @CRLF & _ " strange-looking eggs. Some smaller containers with" & @CRLF & _ " other ingredients and condiments for what appears to" & @CRLF & _ " be an omelet. He breaks the last egg into the bowl" & @CRLF & _ " and whips them with a jerry-rigged whisk. He is" & @CRLF & _ " obviously enjoying himself. The CHIME SOUNDS." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Come in." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The door opens; it's DATA and GEORDI carrying what look" & @CRLF & _ " like a homemade Bunsen burner and a frying pan." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Excellent. Exactly what I need." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Before the door closes, PULASKI appears, carrying" & @CRLF & _ " something." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Well, Doctor, and bearing gifts?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " Ale from Ennan Six... your omelets" & @CRLF & _ " deserve no less." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Again before the door can close, WORF appears and" & @CRLF & _ " follows them into the room." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "3 THE TABLE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker sets up the "Bunsen-type burner," ignites it," & @CRLF & _ " heats the pan and pours in the beaten eggs, while Data" & @CRLF & _ " watches." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER 2." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "3 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " This is not an efficient method" & @CRLF & _ " for the preparation of sustenance." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " You're right, Data. The ship's" & @CRLF & _ " computer is much more efficient," & @CRLF & _ " but it lacks the subtlety needed" & @CRLF & _ " for great cooking. It mixes the" & @CRLF & _ " ingredients to precise" & @CRLF & _ " measurements. There's no flair," & @CRLF & _ " no individuality, and Data, as" & @CRLF & _ " we both know... inspiration and" & @CRLF & _ " flair are the difference between" & @CRLF & _ " artistry and mere competence." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " For much of the history of" & @CRLF & _ " mankind, the breaking of bread" & @CRLF & _ " was a sign of friendship and" & @CRLF & _ " community. Something we have" & @CRLF & _ " gotten away from in the" & @CRLF & _ " twenty-fourth century." & @CRLF & _ " (re: Riker and the" & @CRLF & _ " whisk)" & @CRLF & _ " You have a practiced hand," & @CRLF & _ " Commander." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " I have my father to thank for" & @CRLF & _ " that." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " Oh, your father liked to cook?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " No, he hated it. It was a chore" & @CRLF & _ " left to me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " It is my understanding that in" & @CRLF & _ " most human families, the woman" & @CRLF & _ " shares in the cooking." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " There were only the two of us." & @CRLF & _ " I never knew my mother. She died" & @CRLF & _ " when I was very young." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "4 PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as she pours the ale -" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER 3." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "5 DATA" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as he takes a sip." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Where did you get the eggs?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " During our last stop." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " (with surprise)" & @CRLF & _ " At Starbase seventy-three?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Yes." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "6 SCENE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as Riker dishes up the food. And they all sit down" & @CRLF & _ " to eat, all eager to enjoy the meal. Geordi is the" & @CRLF & _ " first to taste it; it clearly does not suit his palate." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " What kind of eggs did you say" & @CRLF & _ " these are?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " As Riker takes a bite:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " 'Owon." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " From Geordi's expression it's apparent the eggs are" & @CRLF & _ " lacking. Riker and Pulaski both react to the uneatable" & @CRLF & _ " food." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " A cook's only as good as his" & @CRLF & _ " ingredients." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Then they look over at Worf, who is enjoying it" & @CRLF & _ " immensely." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Delicious." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Something to end the scene." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Commander Riker..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER 4." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "6 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, Captain." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Would you join me on the bridge?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " On my way." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Without having to be told, Data and Worf leave with" & @CRLF & _ " him. Worf pausing to take one last forkful of omelet." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "7 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker, Data and Worf ENTER and take their positions." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " We have picked up an automated" & @CRLF & _ " signal from a Federation" & @CRLF & _ " shuttlecraft." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker looks surprised and confused." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " A shuttle? Out here?! How is" & @CRLF & _ " that possible? We're the first" & @CRLF & _ " manned Federation vessel to enter" & @CRLF & _ " this area." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Apparently not." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " So what's a shuttle doing out this" & @CRLF & _ " far? And where's the mother ship?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " I don't know." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Sensors indicate there is at least" & @CRLF & _ " one life-form on board the" & @CRLF & _ " shuttle. Humanoid." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Perhaps someone to answer your" & @CRLF & _ " questions, Number One. Open" & @CRLF & _ " hailing frequencies." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER 5." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "7 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, the shuttle is without" & @CRLF & _ " power. Communication is not" & @CRLF & _ " possible." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Set course to intercept." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Estimate intercept in three" & @CRLF & _ " minutes." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "8 OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "9 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " veers off course to intercept with the shuttlecraft." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE OUT." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " END OF TEASER " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 6." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ACT ONE " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE IN:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "10 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " comes out of warp." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD (V.O.)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain's log, stardate 42679.2." & @CRLF & _ " While traversing an unexplored" & @CRLF & _ " section of the galaxy en route" & @CRLF & _ " to the Endicor system, a" & @CRLF & _ " Federation shuttlecraft has quite" & @CRLF & _ " suddenly appeared -- virtually out" & @CRLF & _ " of nowhere. There are no other" & @CRLF & _ " ships in the vicinity -- and no" & @CRLF & _ " indications whence it came nor" & @CRLF & _ " how it got out here." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "11 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The bridge is as before." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " We are closing on shuttlecraft." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " On screen." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "12 ANGLE TO INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as the image changes and the shuttle appears -- it is" & @CRLF & _ " out of control -- cartwheeling through space." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Magnify." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The image changes again. The shuttle now appears in" & @CRLF & _ " close-up." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Prepare to lock tractor beam." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "13 OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 7." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "14 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as before." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Target vehicle -- we will be within" & @CRLF & _ " tractor beam range in two zero" & @CRLF & _ " seconds." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Set automatic locking device." & @CRLF & _ " Alert Shuttle Bay Two." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "15 INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as the Enterprise closes with the violently spinning" & @CRLF & _ " shuttlecraft." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "16 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as before..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Locking tractor beam." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "17 INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as the tractor beam shoots out from the Enterprise and" & @CRLF & _ " grabs the shuttlecraft and stabilizes it." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "18 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as before..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " The tractor beam has been locked." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Number One." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker is out of his chair and heading for the" & @CRLF & _ " turbolift." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 8." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "18 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Worf -- you're with me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Doctor Pulaski, you are needed" & @CRLF & _ " in Shuttle Bay Two." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " I have been monitoring. I am" & @CRLF & _ " on my way." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "19 INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The doors have been opened. The shuttle, held firmly" & @CRLF & _ " by the tractor beam, is being pulled toward the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise, as Riker and Worf ENTER." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "20 ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as the shuttle moves closer. An n.d. crewmember, at a" & @CRLF & _ " control panel near the door, attaches a second tractor" & @CRLF & _ " beam, which automatically releases the first -- stronger" & @CRLF & _ " one -- and transfers control to the n.d. operator." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "21 RIKER AND WORF" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " They move closer as the shuttlecraft is pulled on" & @CRLF & _ " board." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "22 SHUTTLECRAFT (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as it settles on the floor." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The doors are closing as the tractor beam disengages." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "23 SCENE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " As Riker and Worf move closer, Doctor Pulaski ENTERS" & @CRLF & _ " the Shuttle Bay with an assistant." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Well, it's a Federation shuttle" & @CRLF & _ " all right." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Yet, there are no Federation" & @CRLF & _ " vessels or bases in this area." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker steps closer." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 9." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "24 RIKER AND SHUTTLE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He reads the registration number. On the other side" & @CRLF & _ " of the craft, Pulaski and two n.d. crewmembers are" & @CRLF & _ " working to open the shuttle door." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (reading)" & @CRLF & _ " NCC one-seven-zero-one-D -- USS" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise, shuttle number" & @CRLF & _ " five." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He turns in shock and stares at Worf. Riker looks back" & @CRLF & _ " at the registration number to be sure he read it" & @CRLF & _ " correctly. Riker then looks to the other side of the" & @CRLF & _ " Shuttle Bay..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "25 SCENE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ... to another shuttlecraft, identical in design to the" & @CRLF & _ " one which was just brought on board, and carrying the" & @CRLF & _ " exact same number." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (reading)" & @CRLF & _ " NCC one-seven-zero-one-D -- USS" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise shuttle number" & @CRLF & _ " five." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " How is this possible?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "26 OTHER SIDE OF SHUTTLE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The crewmembers get the door open. Pulaski starts to" & @CRLF & _ " enter, then freezes. Pulaski calls out:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " Commander! Come here!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "27 RIKER AND WORF" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The urgency in her voice sends Riker and Worf quickly" & @CRLF & _ " around to the other side of the shuttle where:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "28 ANOTHER ANGLE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski steps back to allow Riker to look in." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 10." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "29 RIKER" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Instantly he understands the reason for Pulaski's" & @CRLF & _ " reaction." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "30 SHUTTLECRAFT" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Slumped over the controls is CAPTAIN JEAN-LUC PICARD." & @CRLF & _ " Unconscious, but otherwise exactly the same as the man" & @CRLF & _ " we just left on the bridge!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (he touches his" & @CRLF & _ " communicator)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " What is it, Number One?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, are you on the bridge?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " (irritated)" & @CRLF & _ " Where else would I be?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Right now, I think you had better" & @CRLF & _ " be in Shuttle Bay Two." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Why? What is it?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " This you had better see for" & @CRLF & _ " yourself and, Captain, bring" & @CRLF & _ " Commander Data." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "31 ANOTHER ANGLE - SHUTTLE BAY TWO" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard and Data ENTER. Pulaski is in the shuttle" & @CRLF & _ " checking P2's condition. The tension level in the" & @CRLF & _ " room is very high. Without being called, TROI" & @CRLF & _ " instinctively ENTERS the Shuttle Bay." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "32 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as he moves closer he sees what has them all so" & @CRLF & _ " concerned." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 11." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "33 INTERCUT" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " the others, all waiting to see how Picard is going to" & @CRLF & _ " react." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "34 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " moves closer, wanting to be certain his eyes are" & @CRLF & _ " telling him the truth. Riker moves up next to him." & @CRLF & _ " For a beat they both watch Pulaski as she does her" & @CRLF & _ " medical checks." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "35 SCENE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data is nearby, waiting to enter the shuttle as soon as" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski is clear." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " We have been in a lot of bizarre" & @CRLF & _ " situations, but nothing like this." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard's response comes out as a grunt. Seeing a" & @CRLF & _ " duplicate of himself, in a duplicate of an Enterprise" & @CRLF & _ " shuttlecraft, has put Picard and the others under" & @CRLF & _ " enormous strain, so much so that words come slowly. No" & @CRLF & _ " one knows what to say, and all are waiting for some" & @CRLF & _ " explanation about what's going on. This all plays off" & @CRLF & _ " Picard, who is the most involved. In a strange way the" & @CRLF & _ " crew avoids making eye contract with Picard." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What's his condition?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "36 SHUTTLE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski completes her scan." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " The life signs are confusing." & @CRLF & _ " I get a strong heartbeat, but the" & @CRLF & _ " rhythm is off." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Has he been injured?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " No signs of trauma." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Then why is he unconscious? What" & @CRLF & _ " happened to him?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 12." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "36 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I can't say." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " As she scans P2's head she gently touches his face, as" & @CRLF & _ " if double checking her readings." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " The readings from his brain waves" & @CRLF & _ " are very... strange." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Little alarm bells go off for Picard." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Strange? In what way? Non-human?" & @CRLF & _ " Artificial?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " No -- neither. They are just out" & @CRLF & _ " of phase." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Can you revive him?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I won't attempt it until he's in" & @CRLF & _ " Sickbay." & @CRLF & _ " (she holds the look for" & @CRLF & _ " a beat, then:)" & @CRLF & _ " Let's get him there." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski and her medical team remove P2." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "37 PICARD AND TROI (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Both are confounded." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Counselor." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 13." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "37 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " I have never felt anything quite" & @CRLF & _ " like this so it is difficult to" & @CRLF & _ " put into words." & @CRLF & _ " (she pauses to gather" & @CRLF & _ " her thoughts)" & @CRLF & _ " That person is you. What I mean," & @CRLF & _ " the person we are looking at is" & @CRLF & _ " as much Jean-Luc Picard as the" & @CRLF & _ " person I am standing next to;" & @CRLF & _ " beyond that there's very little" & @CRLF & _ " of which I am sure. I will have" & @CRLF & _ " to wait until he is conscious" & @CRLF & _ " before knowing more." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "38 SCENE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Data, we have to know what is on" & @CRLF & _ " the shuttle's logs." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, sir." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data enters the damaged shuttle." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "39 INT./EXT. SHUTTLE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data takes the command position and attempts to" & @CRLF & _ " activate the system." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Both primary and reserve power" & @CRLF & _ " has been drained from the shuttle." & @CRLF & _ " I am going to have to connect" & @CRLF & _ " to the Enterprise in order to" & @CRLF & _ " activate the shuttle's systems." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Lieutenant La Forge -- report to" & @CRLF & _ " Shuttle Bay Two." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " I'm on my way." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Number One, I'll be in Sickbay." & @CRLF & _ " Keep me informed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 14." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "39 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (indicating an unusual" & @CRLF & _ " burn on the skin of" & @CRLF & _ " the shuttle)" & @CRLF & _ " Did you see this, Captain?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard steps over to the shuttle and examines the burn." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " It looks like the kind of damage" & @CRLF & _ " caused by an antimatter explosion." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, the shuttle must have been" & @CRLF & _ " just out of range." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (urgent)" & @CRLF & _ " Data, I need those logs." & @CRLF & _ " (to Troi)" & @CRLF & _ " Counselor." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " As Picard and Troi EXIT:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " We'll be on the bridge." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He and Worf EXIT as Geordi ARRIVES." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "39A INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker and Worf ENTER and go to their stations." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Resume course and speed." & @CRLF & _ " (to Worf)" & @CRLF & _ " Scanners at maximum range." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Maximum range." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "39B EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as the Enterprise stretches to warp speed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "40 INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Geordi comes around to the shuttle door. Data is" & @CRLF & _ " sitting at the controls." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 15." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "40 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " You should have power now." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data activates the shuttle's on-board computer." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " There is a SUDDEN EXPLOSION. Filling the shuttle with" & @CRLF & _ " sparks." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "41 DATA (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " neither affected nor distracted by the chaos around" & @CRLF & _ " him, calmly shuts down the unit." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " What happened?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " The polarity was not" & @CRLF & _ " compatible." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Not possible, the connection is" & @CRLF & _ " idiot proof." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " The power requirements of the" & @CRLF & _ " shuttle do not match the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise. We are going to need" & @CRLF & _ " a variable phase inverter, to" & @CRLF & _ " align the power from the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise to the circuits of the" & @CRLF & _ " shuttle." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Data, what do you think is going" & @CRLF & _ " on? I don't just mean about the" & @CRLF & _ " shuttle, I mean about all of this?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " I do not have enough information." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " The captain here, the captain" & @CRLF & _ " there. This shuttle -- that" & @CRLF & _ " shuttle. Commander Riker is right -- this" & @CRLF & _ " is very strange." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "42" & @CRLF & _ "thru OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "43" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 16." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "44 INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE SICKBAY" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard and Troi are approaching Sickbay." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " This smells like a set-up." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " A trap?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (nods, yes)" & @CRLF & _ " If it is me, me from where? And" & @CRLF & _ " why in a shuttle? There is" & @CRLF & _ " nothing about this which is random" & @CRLF & _ " or happenstance. Look beneath" & @CRLF & _ " the boards, Counselor; I expect" & @CRLF & _ " something foul and familiar to" & @CRLF & _ " crawl out." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard holds her look for a beat, then turns and ENTERS" & @CRLF & _ " Sickbay." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "45 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " They have placed P2 in the center of Sickbay. Pulaski" & @CRLF & _ " is doing her medical work-ups." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " We have just started doing a" & @CRLF & _ " complete work-up. The vital signs" & @CRLF & _ " are distorted. Some of the" & @CRLF & _ " indicators are totally depressed," & @CRLF & _ " others are fluctuating wildly." & @CRLF & _ " I can't explain any of it. But" & @CRLF & _ " he is alive, and I don't think" & @CRLF & _ " he's in any immediate danger." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " She activates a forcefield, which briefly appears as" & @CRLF & _ " a restraining device." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " The restraints are for his own" & @CRLF & _ " protection." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Have you been able to determine" & @CRLF & _ " why he is still unconscious?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 16A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "45 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I have been able to rule out head" & @CRLF & _ " injury -- otherwise there is no" & @CRLF & _ " apparent cause." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Wake him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 17." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "45 CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " She touches the hypospray to his neck. Suddenly all of" & @CRLF & _ " the indicators fall to zero. Pulaski quickly adjusts" & @CRLF & _ " her hypospray and gives P2 another injection. While" & @CRLF & _ " they watch, the indicators return to their previous" & @CRLF & _ " readings." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " What happened?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " Apparently a normal stimulant had" & @CRLF & _ " the opposite effect. I'll have" & @CRLF & _ " to try something else." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " She steps over to a counter to prepare a different" & @CRLF & _ " injection. Picard moves slightly closer to himself." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "46 INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Geordi and Data are working together to synchronize the" & @CRLF & _ " power from the Enterprise with the circuits of the" & @CRLF & _ " shuttlecraft." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " There... that should give you" & @CRLF & _ " something. Making this power" & @CRLF & _ " adjustment is very tricky. By" & @CRLF & _ " all rights, this connection should" & @CRLF & _ " overload all the shuttle's" & @CRLF & _ " circuits." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data steps over to the shuttle control position." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Perhaps you had better step back" & @CRLF & _ " out of the way." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Geordi responds." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Remember you're not indestructible" & @CRLF & _ " yourself." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data again attempts to activate the systems." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "47 SHUTTLE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The lights on the control panel come on, then die out." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 17A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "47 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Increase the power." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The lights come back." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Adjust the invert two percent" & @CRLF & _ " positive." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The lights dim." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " That's the correct decision, but" & @CRLF & _ " it's having the opposite effect." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Yes." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " There is nothing I can think of" & @CRLF & _ " which could cause such a radical" & @CRLF & _ " change in this circuit." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Adjust the invert two percent" & @CRLF & _ " negative." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The lights glow brighter and hold." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Got it. It shouldn't work, but" & @CRLF & _ " it does." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The lights glow brighter and hold. Geordi steps in" & @CRLF & _ " beside Data." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing;" & @CRLF & _ " stunned)" & @CRLF & _ " Data, take a look at the stardate." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data looks at the control panel." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE 18." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "47 CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Four-two-six-seven-nine-point-five." & @CRLF & _ " (he touches his" & @CRLF & _ " communicator)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "48 INT. SICKBAY" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " They are still gathered around P2." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Go ahead." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, we have been able to" & @CRLF & _ " activate the shuttle; the on-board" & @CRLF & _ " clock indicates that the shuttle" & @CRLF & _ " is six hours ahead of us." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard moves a step closer to P2... up until this time" & @CRLF & _ " he has carefully kept his distance." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, did you read me? If the" & @CRLF & _ " shuttle is from six hours into" & @CRLF & _ " the future, so is the other" & @CRLF & _ " Captain Picard." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "49 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He studies P2. Off his reaction:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE OUT." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " END OF ACT ONE " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 19." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ACT TWO " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE IN:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "50 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " at warp speed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD (V.O.)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain's log, supplemental. Part" & @CRLF & _ " of the mystery has been solved." & @CRLF & _ " The reason there are two NCC" & @CRLF & _ " one-seven-zero-one-D-five" & @CRLF & _ " shuttlecrafts is because one of" & @CRLF & _ " them is from the future... six" & @CRLF & _ " hours to be exact. And, so" & @CRLF & _ " presumably is the facsimile of" & @CRLF & _ " me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "51 INT. SICKBAY" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard is there with Pulaski and Troi." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Try to wake him, again." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski gives Picard a little look, then adjusts her" & @CRLF & _ " hypospray and touches it to P2's neck." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "52 P2" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ... he becomes conscious. His face is a mask of" & @CRLF & _ " terror, pain and fear. His head rolls back and he" & @CRLF & _ " tries to scream, but no sound comes. As he looks" & @CRLF & _ " around, his movements have a strange stuttering" & @CRLF & _ " quality." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "53 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He reacts to seeing himself as he has never felt, nor" & @CRLF & _ " ever thought he would feel, out of control and" & @CRLF & _ " impotent." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "54 PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " She moves to comfort P2, but his flaying hands hold her" & @CRLF & _ " off. His movements come in a series of stutters. He's" & @CRLF & _ " here - in this Sickbay, on this ship, but if as though" & @CRLF & _ " he were in another dimension as well." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 20." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "55 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Troi is close beside him. They watch as:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "56 P2" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He pushes in his herky-jerky way against an unseen wall" & @CRLF & _ " behind which he is imprisoned. His mouth is open --" & @CRLF & _ " but still there is no sound." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "57 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The terror of seeing himself in such a condition. A" & @CRLF & _ " little sound comes from him... It's primal, in response" & @CRLF & _ " to what he sees and the anguish he feels from his" & @CRLF & _ " otherself's helpless condition." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "58 SCENE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski responds to seeing a patient in this condition," & @CRLF & _ " steps up to touch the hypospray to P2's neck." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " No!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The word explodes from him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " It's a only a sedative." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " I know what it is... don't sedate" & @CRLF & _ " him. Let him be!" & @CRLF & _ " (then, changing his" & @CRLF & _ " tone)" & @CRLF & _ " Please... allow him to remain" & @CRLF & _ " conscious." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "59 P2" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " If P2 is aware of his surroundings, it would be" & @CRLF & _ " impossible to tell. But clearly he is in some kind of" & @CRLF & _ " horror chamber, from which he cannot escape." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I have never seen anything like" & @CRLF & _ " this." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski looks over at Picard. The color has been" & @CRLF & _ " drained from his face." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 21." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "59 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, you had better sit down." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard waves her off." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " I'm fine, Doctor... Save your" & @CRLF & _ " ministrations for the patient." & @CRLF & _ " I want a staff meeting in five" & @CRLF & _ " minutes. Doctor, I assume you" & @CRLF & _ " will want to remain here." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " She acknowledges with a nod. Picard turns and heads" & @CRLF & _ " for the exit." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I will monitor the conference" & @CRLF & _ " from here." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Keep me informed, Doctor -- of any" & @CRLF & _ " change no matter how small." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "60 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker is there with Picard, Data, Geordi, Worf and" & @CRLF & _ " Troi. Pulaski is still in Sickbay with P2." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, we have retrieved all" & @CRLF & _ " we are going to get from the" & @CRLF & _ " shuttle logs, including the last" & @CRLF & _ " visual records. Everything before" & @CRLF & _ " this is just a jumble." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "61 ANOTHER ANGLE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard stands." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Proceed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "62 DATA" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He inputs the computer pad in front of him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "63 SCENE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " An image appears on the viewscreen. It's slightly" & @CRLF & _ " distorted." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 22." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "63 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " The distortion is because we had" & @CRLF & _ " to use a phase inverter to" & @CRLF & _ " retrieve the logs. It will" & @CRLF & _ " improve slightly." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The image changes, but the quality does not noticeably" & @CRLF & _ " improve." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "64 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " watches transfixed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "65 SCREEN (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " It's the shuttle's on-board camera. As the shuttle" & @CRLF & _ " doors open, we see that the Enterprise is surrounded by" & @CRLF & _ " a maelstrom of energy - a chaos of swirling, violent" & @CRLF & _ " colors." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The scene shifts, to a camera angle looking back at the" & @CRLF & _ " Shuttle Bay. Riker is standing there. His expression" & @CRLF & _ " is both pained and very concerned. He gives a little" & @CRLF & _ " motion with his hand. It's difficult to tell the" & @CRLF & _ " meaning of the motion." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "66 RIKER" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Here in the Observation Lounge, his face shows the same" & @CRLF & _ " concern." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "67 THE SCREEN (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as the shuttle slowly leaves -- then quickly accelerates" & @CRLF & _ " away until we see the Enterprise from the point of view" & @CRLF & _ " of the shuttlecraft. It is surrounded by a swirling" & @CRLF & _ " cacophony of energy and colors. It's like being on the" & @CRLF & _ " edge of a great whirlpool. There is a lot of buffeting -- both" & @CRLF & _ " the shuttle and the Enterprise are being thrown" & @CRLF & _ " about." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "68 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He is very intent on the scene before him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 23." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "69 SCREEN (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The turmoil around the Enterprise increases. Then," & @CRLF & _ " without a sound... the Enterprise is literally torn" & @CRLF & _ " apart, by a great, yet unseen force. Right on the" & @CRLF & _ " screen -- before their eyes -- the ship is destroyed." & @CRLF & _ " Then the screen goes blank." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "70 REACTIONS FROM EVERYONE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard turns away from the screen." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " According to the shuttle log, the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise was destroyed three" & @CRLF & _ " hours, nineteen minutes from now." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The room is silent for a beat, then:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, we have a portion of your" & @CRLF & _ " last log entry." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Proceed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data activates the control panel on the table in front" & @CRLF & _ " of him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " It's audio only." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " There is a pause, then a strange phasing sound," & @CRLF & _ " followed by the distorted but understandable voice of" & @CRLF & _ " Captain Picard. There is:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD (V.O.)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain's personal log," & @CRLF & _ " supplemental." & @CRLF & _ " (there is a long pause)" & @CRLF & _ " For the record... I have just" & @CRLF & _ " witnessed the total destruction" & @CRLF & _ " of the USS Enterprise with a loss" & @CRLF & _ " of all hands, save one. Me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The entry ends with a very strange sound." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " That last sound apparently" & @CRLF & _ " occurred when the shuttle was" & @CRLF & _ " thrown back in time." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 24." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "71 REACTIONS" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " There is a long pause as those in the room try to" & @CRLF & _ " absorb and comprehend what they have just seen." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " All attempts to obtain additional" & @CRLF & _ " information from the shuttle's" & @CRLF & _ " logs have failed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard nods an acknowledgement." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " At least now we have something" & @CRLF & _ " to go on." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " I can't understand how you could" & @CRLF & _ " end up in a shuttlecraft while" & @CRLF & _ " the Enterprise is being destroyed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Nor I, the last thing you would" & @CRLF & _ " do is leave the bridge of the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise during an emergency." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, but let's proceed on the" & @CRLF & _ " premise that what we have just" & @CRLF & _ " seen is factual and that somehow," & @CRLF & _ " in less than four hours, the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise will be destroyed and" & @CRLF & _ " somehow -- although this is" & @CRLF & _ " unfathomable -- I, and I alone" & @CRLF & _ " escaped. Discussion." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Our destination is the Endicor" & @CRLF & _ " system. We are not due to arrive" & @CRLF & _ " for three days. The charts" & @CRLF & _ " indicate nothing of consequence," & @CRLF & _ " certainly nothing which could" & @CRLF & _ " threaten the Enterprise, between" & @CRLF & _ " here and there." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Sensors indicated no other vessels" & @CRLF & _ " -- Federation or otherwise -- in" & @CRLF & _ " this area." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Data?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 24A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "71 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " I have nothing to offer. There" & @CRLF & _ " is not enough information upon" & @CRLF & _ " which I can base a hypothesis." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Well, the shuttle apparently came" & @CRLF & _ " from somewhere up ahead. Rather" & @CRLF & _ " than continuing on this course," & @CRLF & _ " perhaps we should stop here and" & @CRLF & _ " let whatever is out there come" & @CRLF & _ " and find us." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " I think it's already too late for" & @CRLF & _ " that." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Are you saying that stopping," & @CRLF & _ " turning left, or right, or even" & @CRLF & _ " reversing course, is pointless?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " When we brought the shuttle and" & @CRLF & _ " the other Picard on board, we" & @CRLF & _ " committed ourselves to a sequence" & @CRLF & _ " of events which may be" & @CRLF & _ " unalterable." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, this isn't a rock in the road" & @CRLF & _ " which once seen can be avoided." & @CRLF & _ " It's much more complex." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 25." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "71 CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " There is the theory of the" & @CRLF & _ " moebius, a twist in the fabric of" & @CRLF & _ " space where time becomes a loop" & @CRLF & _ " from which there is no escape." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " So, when we reach that moment --" & @CRLF & _ " whatever happened will happen" & @CRLF & _ " again... The Enterprise will be" & @CRLF & _ " destroyed, the "other Picard" sent" & @CRLF & _ " back to meet with us and do it" & @CRLF & _ " all over again." & @CRLF & _ " (he shudders)" & @CRLF & _ " That sounds like someone's" & @CRLF & _ " definition of hell." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " I know this much -- we can't avoid" & @CRLF & _ " the future." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Agreed. So let's continue on" & @CRLF & _ " course. Everyone return to your" & @CRLF & _ " duty stations. Somewhere out" & @CRLF & _ " there something will happen..." & @CRLF & _ " a decision will be made which" & @CRLF & _ " will cause me to become separated" & @CRLF & _ " from the Enterprise -- at the time" & @CRLF & _ " that decision will seem correct," & @CRLF & _ " but it won't be. We have to" & @CRLF & _ " anticipate and not make the same" & @CRLF & _ " mistake once. Something is" & @CRLF & _ " waiting for us out there -- let's" & @CRLF & _ " determine what it is as quickly" & @CRLF & _ " as possible." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Off their reactions:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 26." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "72 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker, Worf ENTER and take their positions." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker sits in the Command Chair and stares at the Main" & @CRLF & _ " Viewer. Worf is intent upon his console. The tension" & @CRLF & _ " level on the bridge is very high." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "73 INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data is there with Geordi." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " (he studies the shuttle)" & @CRLF & _ " Data -- I think the molecular" & @CRLF & _ " structure of the shuttle has" & @CRLF & _ " changed!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Data takes a tricorder and makes a scan." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Your assessment is accurate." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Why now?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Perhaps it always was unstable" & @CRLF & _ " and it was only by leaving and" & @CRLF & _ " coming back that you were able" & @CRLF & _ " to see the change." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "74 INT. SICKBAY" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski is doing further tests on P2, as Picard ENTERS" & @CRLF & _ " with Troi." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Doctor?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I am beginning to realize just" & @CRLF & _ " how much of the body is held" & @CRLF & _ " together by its own internal" & @CRLF & _ " clock. You -- he was thrown out" & @CRLF & _ " of time, which caused the body" & @CRLF & _ " systems to change their rhythms." & @CRLF & _ " Slowly, as we move closer to the" & @CRLF & _ " time he left, the internal body" & @CRLF & _ " clocks are realigning." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO 27." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "74 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " You're saying, when our time" & @CRLF & _ " intersects with the time he left," & @CRLF & _ " at that instant he will be" & @CRLF & _ " functioning normally. And there" & @CRLF & _ " will be two of us." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " Right now, that would be my guess." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " I don't believe that is possible." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski pauses as the thought hits her." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Troi has moved over closer to P2. She is watching him" & @CRLF & _ " intently." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, I am able to feel more" & @CRLF & _ " from him now. Much of his" & @CRLF & _ " emotions are still a jumble," & @CRLF & _ " but..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " She steps even closer. Her eyes shut as she" & @CRLF & _ " concentrates. P2 flinches in the same stuttering way." & @CRLF & _ " His body jerks back. His face contorts." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " His hands reach out and grab Troi. For a moment" & @CRLF & _ " nothing -- then she screams, in agony. P2... throws" & @CRLF & _ " back his head but no sound comes out. Pulaski rushes" & @CRLF & _ " to Troi. As she touches her, Troi collapses." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What did you feel?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Only that he wants desperately" & @CRLF & _ " to leave this ship." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE OUT." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " END OF ACT TWO " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 28." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ACT THREE " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE IN:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "75 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " It continues on course." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD (V.O.)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain's log, supplemental. We" & @CRLF & _ " continue on course to Endicor." & @CRLF & _ " We are now less than two hours" & @CRLF & _ " away from our rendezvous with" & @CRLF & _ " ourselves." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "76 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Everyone is at his station except for Data." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Worf." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " All sensors are on maximum scan." & @CRLF & _ " There is nothing unusual to" & @CRLF & _ " report." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The tension level on the bridge is very high." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " If the timetable is correct, we" & @CRLF & _ " should get an indication of" & @CRLF & _ " something very soon." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Bridge, this is Sickbay." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, Doctor." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, my patient is more" & @CRLF & _ " coherent." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " I'll be right there." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard rises and goes to the turbolift." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 29." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "76 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Number One, you have the bridge." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Off Riker's concerned reaction:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "77" & @CRLF & _ "thru OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "78" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "79 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard ENTERS. (He pauses at the doorway and watches" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski and P2)." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " How is he?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " His vital signs are more normal -- which" & @CRLF & _ " is to say, more like ours." & @CRLF & _ " He is calmer." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Indeed as Picard approaches him, P2 becomes more" & @CRLF & _ " agitated." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " He is now aware of me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " In some fashion." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (sotto, almost to" & @CRLF & _ " himself)" & @CRLF & _ " But, does he know where he is," & @CRLF & _ " and who's here with him?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I doubt it." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (then to P2)" & @CRLF & _ " What went wrong?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2 turns away. Like a bizarre painting by Goya, a" & @CRLF & _ " face frozen in agony." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard moves a step closer." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 30." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "79 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " You know... don't you?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2 turns back and faces Picard -- but his eyes still do" & @CRLF & _ " not make contact. It's impossible to tell whether he" & @CRLF & _ " hears Picard or not." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " What did you do? What happened?" & @CRLF & _ " Why did you leave the ship?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2 -- just trying to orient himself as much as anything -- turns" & @CRLF & _ " his head." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Don't turn away. Look at me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Without being summoned, but somehow knowing that she is" & @CRLF & _ " needed, Troi appears in the doorway behind them and" & @CRLF & _ " slowly approaches as Picard continues to try and make" & @CRLF & _ " contact." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " Picard!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He speaks the name as if it belongs to another, and at" & @CRLF & _ " this moment it does." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " LOOK AT ME!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " He doesn't understand you." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " He knows I'm here." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, as part of a nightmare of" & @CRLF & _ " disjointed images, half-heard" & @CRLF & _ " voices. He is in another" & @CRLF & _ " dimension -- seeing us across a" & @CRLF & _ " great chasm -- and he's filled with" & @CRLF & _ " remorse at what he has witnessed," & @CRLF & _ " and he's afraid." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What is he afraid of?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 31." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "79 CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Troi doesn't have that specific answer." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing; back to" & @CRLF & _ " P2)" & @CRLF & _ " Damn you -- help me! Why did you" & @CRLF & _ " leave the ship?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Now, for the first time, P2 turns and looks Picard full" & @CRLF & _ " in the face. Through what must be a blur of shifting" & @CRLF & _ " and nightmarish images, P2 tries to focus." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "80 P2" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He leans forward. Like a sailor straining against the" & @CRLF & _ " fog, then with a grimace made up of frustration and" & @CRLF & _ " rage, he turns away. For the first time we hear a" & @CRLF & _ " sound from his lips. It's strange -- otherworldish." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "81 SCENE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard takes a step forward. For a second it looks as" & @CRLF & _ " if Picard is going to grab P2 and shake him. But he" & @CRLF & _ " only glares at him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " It's no use, Captain. He can't" & @CRLF & _ " answer." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " As we get closer to the time he" & @CRLF & _ " left, he may be able to." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard steps back, frustration etched on his face." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (to Troi)" & @CRLF & _ " Are you still convinced he is me?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Yes -- but you're not." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Not in the slightest. Except for" & @CRLF & _ " his features there is nothing" & @CRLF & _ " about him which I find familiar." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He turns to leave." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 31A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "81 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " I want you to stay with him. He" & @CRLF & _ " will be able to communicate with" & @CRLF & _ " you before any of the rest of us." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard then turns and EXITS." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I don't know how long anyone can" & @CRLF & _ " take this kind of schizophrenia." & @CRLF & _ " There has to be a breaking point." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " He is handling it very well." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " He has a lot of anger." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Yes. Because of what..." & @CRLF & _ " (indicating P2)" & @CRLF & _ " ... he represents." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " And what is that?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Doubt. Seeing him here and" & @CRLF & _ " knowing what happened to the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise could make him timid" & @CRLF & _ " or, worse, cause him to hesitate." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " When he said -- that there is" & @CRLF & _ " nothing familiar about him..." & @CRLF & _ " (re P2)" & @CRLF & _ " ... except his features. It" & @CRLF & _ " sounded like a form of denial." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " It's his accurate feelings." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " Part of my job is to anticipate" & @CRLF & _ " problems. I have a duty to the" & @CRLF & _ " captain, but first to the ship" & @CRLF & _ " and its crew." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 31B." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "81 CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Doctor, the captain is fully" & @CRLF & _ " capable of command decisions." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski is pensive for a beat." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " Yes... for now. But... this" & @CRLF & _ " situation has put enormous" & @CRLF & _ " pressure -- of a unique and very" & @CRLF & _ " personal nature -- on Captain" & @CRLF & _ " Picard. And we both know that" & @CRLF & _ " pressure is going to increase." & @CRLF & _ " You said he already has doubt." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, which is necessary and" & @CRLF & _ " healthy." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " But could potentially paralyze." & @CRLF & _ " If we begin to see signs that he" & @CRLF & _ " is acting in an irrational manner," & @CRLF & _ " then I have the authority and the" & @CRLF & _ " duty to relieve him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Troi nods." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " I do not think that will be" & @CRLF & _ " necessary." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I hope you're right." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 32." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "82 OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "83 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as it continues along -- without so much as a hint of" & @CRLF & _ " trouble." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "84" & @CRLF & _ "thru OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "87" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "88 INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard is behind his desk -- Riker is sitting across" & @CRLF & _ " from him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What force or phenomenon could" & @CRLF & _ " cause a shuttle to be thrown back" & @CRLF & _ " in time?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " None that we have ever" & @CRLF & _ " encountered. In theory," & @CRLF & _ " accelerating beyond warp ten." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Using the gravitational pull of" & @CRLF & _ " a star to "slingshot" back in" & @CRLF & _ " time. Is that what happened here?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " The shuttle doesn't have warp" & @CRLF & _ " capability." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " No. Some external force was" & @CRLF & _ " needed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " We have never encountered any" & @CRLF & _ " natural force that powerful. And" & @CRLF & _ " why only six hours? Why not a" & @CRLF & _ " day? A year?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 33." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "88 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Are you suggesting there is a" & @CRLF & _ " conscious mind at work here?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " There is no evidence either way." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " The Traveler moved through time" & @CRLF & _ " with the power of his mind." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " I don't think that's the case" & @CRLF & _ " here." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (frustrated)" & @CRLF & _ " No -- and Manheim's experiments" & @CRLF & _ " with gravity and time were" & @CRLF & _ " rudimentary, and uncontrollable." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, this is one instant" & @CRLF & _ " where you must suppress your" & @CRLF & _ " natural tendencies." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Explain." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (then more as a friend" & @CRLF & _ " than a subordinate," & @CRLF & _ " or even a fellow" & @CRLF & _ " officer)" & @CRLF & _ " Your strength, Jean-Luc, is your" & @CRLF & _ " ability to evaluate the dynamics" & @CRLF & _ " of a situation, step in and make" & @CRLF & _ " the definitive, preemptive move." & @CRLF & _ " You take charge. You're" & @CRLF & _ " frustrated now because, not only" & @CRLF & _ " can't you see the solution... you" & @CRLF & _ " can't even define the problem." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Go on." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " This is not place or person we" & @CRLF & _ " are facing... at least not yet..." & @CRLF & _ " it's time." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 34." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "88 CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Are you telling me to just sit" & @CRLF & _ " down -- shut up and wait." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker smiles." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " I wouldn't have used those exact" & @CRLF & _ " words... but, yes." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " I don't do that well." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " It's your Persian Flaw." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (thoughtfully)" & @CRLF & _ " Yes -- perhaps it is." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Sudden the Enterprise shudders. Both men are on their" & @CRLF & _ " feet and heading for the door." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Captain to the bridge." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "89 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker and Picard EXIT the captain's Ready Room. On" & @CRLF & _ " the Main Viewer they see the swirling energy which they" & @CRLF & _ " saw in the shuttle's view log." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Report." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " This energy vortex appeared out" & @CRLF & _ " of nowhere. There was no warning." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Well, now at least the waiting" & @CRLF & _ " is over." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "90 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " is at the top of a great whirlpool of energy." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE 35." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "91 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Off Picard's reaction -- almost relieved." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE OUT." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " END OF ACT THREE " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 36." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ACT FOUR " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE IN:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "92 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " at the top of the whirlpool." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD (V.O.)" & @CRLF & _ " Captain's log, supplemental. The" & @CRLF & _ " waiting is over. We have" & @CRLF & _ " apparently intersected with..." & @CRLF & _ " something." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "93 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker and Picard are back at Science One with Data." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " It is similar to our tractor beam," & @CRLF & _ " only much more powerful." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "94 INTERCUT WITH MAIN ENGINEERING" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Bridge, this is Engineering." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " This is the bridge." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " The pull on the Enterprise is" & @CRLF & _ " steady. I am having to hold the" & @CRLF & _ " warp engines at thirty percent," & @CRLF & _ " in order to maintain this" & @CRLF & _ " position." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Transfer engine control to the" & @CRLF & _ " bridge." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Aye, sir." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Everyone is watching Picard -- waiting for an indication" & @CRLF & _ " of what he wants to do next." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " There is a consciousness here," & @CRLF & _ " Captain. Not thought -- it is more" & @CRLF & _ " like instinct." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 37." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "94 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What do you make of it, Number" & @CRLF & _ " One?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " I would say we're being probed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " The beam is coming directly from" & @CRLF & _ " the center of the vortex. Sensors" & @CRLF & _ " show only massive amounts of" & @CRLF & _ " energy." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What is it trying to learn?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " I think it is trying to determine" & @CRLF & _ " if we are a life force." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (to Riker)" & @CRLF & _ " We should stay and investigate." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Agreed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " But, was that the mistake?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker looks at him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " ... staying too long." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Possibly." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " We should go now." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker is unsure of his response -- he has never seen" & @CRLF & _ " Picard so indecisive. While this is going on, Geordi" & @CRLF & _ " EXITS the turbolift and crosses to the bridge" & @CRLF & _ " Engineering Station." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Well..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 38." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "94 CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " It's the prudent move." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard pauses." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " I never thought I would hear" & @CRLF & _ " myself say something like that." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Under the circumstances -- I think" & @CRLF & _ " you may be right." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " But you'd rather stay and find" & @CRLF & _ " out what it is? What is its" & @CRLF & _ " intent?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker's silent hesitation is read as affirmation." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "95 INT. BRIDGE ENGINEERING STATION" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Geordi steps up to the position." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Engineering, transfer to bridge." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The panels light up in sequence." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "96" & @CRLF & _ "thru OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "99" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "100 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard returns to his Command Chair." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Lieutenant La Forge." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, sir." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " See if you can get us out of here," & @CRLF & _ " Mister La Forge. Maximum warp." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Aye, sir." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 39." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "101 GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as he inputs." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " I have set velocity to warp nine." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Engage." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Geordi complies." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "102 SCENE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " There is a surge of power as the Enterprise attempts" & @CRLF & _ " to pull free. Then nothing." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " The warp engines are at ninety-one" & @CRLF & _ " percent." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Put it to the wall." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Aye, sir." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Geordi inputs. The ship shudders -- like a great" & @CRLF & _ " shackled animal fighting to break free." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " SUDDENLY the Enterprise shakes -- those standing are" & @CRLF & _ " thrown to the deck. And AGAIN the ship shakes. The" & @CRLF & _ " computer automatically takes the ship to RED ALERT." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " I can't hold it." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Captain! The engines can't take" & @CRLF & _ " this strain." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " All stop." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "103 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " But the Enterprise doesn't stop -- it instantly seems" & @CRLF & _ " to fall -- drawn along the beam of energy by an" & @CRLF & _ " irresistible force." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 40." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "104 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " They have no control. Without having to be told," & @CRLF & _ " Geordi instantly tries to stop the Enterprise. His" & @CRLF & _ " fingers fly over the controls." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "105 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Warp engines re-engage. The Enterprise slows, then" & @CRLF & _ " stops." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "106 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " It's a little calmer, but still very tense." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Status." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " All decks have reported... no" & @CRLF & _ " damage -- no injuries." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " The pull on the Enterprise is" & @CRLF & _ " steady, but much stronger than" & @CRLF & _ " before. I am at warp seven just" & @CRLF & _ " to hold this position." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Everything we do tightens its" & @CRLF & _ " grip. Let's see what we can" & @CRLF & _ " learn. Launch a Class One probe." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Aye, sir." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "106A OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 40A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "107" & @CRLF & _ "thru OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "108" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "109 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The probe leaves the Enterprise." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "110 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " As they watch the Main Viewer -- as it reaches the" & @CRLF & _ " vortex -- it explodes. Nothing is left." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 41." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "111 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " A little tongue of energy speeds up toward the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise. Then splits, with half going to separate" & @CRLF & _ " parts of the ship." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "112 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " They see it racing toward them. The energy goes" & @CRLF & _ " directly at Captain Picard and knocks him down." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "113 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " A similar piece of energy leaps into the room, directly" & @CRLF & _ " at P2... only it does not slap him to the deck. As" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski watches it whirls around P2, like a wreath," & @CRLF & _ " then disappears." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "114 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker helps Picard to his feet. There is fire in" & @CRLF & _ " Picard's eyes." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " That was personal." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Captain -- the power drain needed" & @CRLF & _ " to hold this position is enormous." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " How long can you maintain it?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " A few minutes, then we are going" & @CRLF & _ " to have to shut down again." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Captain -- some kind of energy has" & @CRLF & _ " just surrounded my patient." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Is he still alive?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Yes..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Arm photons, Mister Worf, and lock" & @CRLF & _ " them on the center of the vortex." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 42." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "114 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Photon torpedoes locked on" & @CRLF & _ " target." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Hold." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "115 OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "116 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Another sliver of energy slashes across the bridge and" & @CRLF & _ " slams Picard up against the bulkhead." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "117 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ... dazed he struggles to his feet." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " We're like a rag in a dog's mouth." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " I am now at maximum warp." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The ship is hammered by another wave of energy." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " It's you, Captain. It was the" & @CRLF & _ " entire ship, but now it has turned" & @CRLF & _ " its attention completely on you." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, I can't hold it. If we" & @CRLF & _ " don't shut down, we are going to" & @CRLF & _ " explode." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Counselor, what if I were to leave" & @CRLF & _ " the Enterprise? Would its" & @CRLF & _ " attention stay focused on me?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " TROI" & @CRLF & _ " Yes. I think it would." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "118 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " is being pulled into the vortex." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FOUR 43." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "119 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as before." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " You'd never survive." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " But, maybe in those few seconds -- the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise could break free." & @CRLF & _ " In any case, that's what he..." & @CRLF & _ " the other Picard... must have" & @CRLF & _ " thought." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "120" & @CRLF & _ "thru OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "121" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "122 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " He is on his feet and heading for the turbolift." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Captain, where are you going?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Prepare a shuttle, Number One." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " You're leaving the ship?!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " I have to make a stop in Sickbay." & @CRLF & _ " We may be on a road which has no" & @CRLF & _ " turns." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Troi follows Picard to the turbolift." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Off Riker's reaction, we:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE OUT." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " END OF ACT FOUR " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 44." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ACT FIVE " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE IN:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "123 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " is slipping down into the energy whirlpool." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "124 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard ENTERS -- Pulaski is there with Troi and P2." & @CRLF & _ " There is a moment of near recognition from P2, then he" & @CRLF & _ " avoids eye contact with Picard. P2 now appears to be" & @CRLF & _ " physically closer to normal. P2 is much closer to" & @CRLF & _ " being in sync." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " He's very agitated." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2's eyes dart around the room. Picard steps over in" & @CRLF & _ " front of P2 to make and hold eye contact. P2 looks" & @CRLF & _ " off." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "125 ANOTHER ANGLE - P2" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " I must get to the shuttle." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "126 PICARD" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " watches himself." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " I know." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 45." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127 SCENE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Do you know where you are?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " The Enterprise." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard is relieved -" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " But you're only vaguely aware of" & @CRLF & _ " it. And me -- do you know who I" & @CRLF & _ " am?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2 deflects the question. He's in a living nightmare." & @CRLF & _ " He has no answer." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " No. You don't." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " I must go." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2 tries to rise." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Release him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " Do you know what you are doing?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " No -- release him!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski deactivates the forcefield, which again appears" & @CRLF & _ " briefly, and P2 is released." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " (touching her" & @CRLF & _ " communicator)" & @CRLF & _ " Security to Sickbay." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " No. Security, this is the" & @CRLF & _ " captain -- disregard that order." & @CRLF & _ " And clear all personnel -- repeat," & @CRLF & _ " all personnel -- from Shuttle Bay" & @CRLF & _ " Two. I don't want any" & @CRLF & _ " distractions. You..." & @CRLF & _ " (meaning both Troi and" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski)" & @CRLF & _ " ... stay here." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2 and Picard head for the door." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE A45A. " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127A INT. CORRIDOR" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard and P2 walk along." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " You have made the decision to" & @CRLF & _ " leave the ship?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 45A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127A CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " I must." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Why?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " The energy in the vortex wants" & @CRLF & _ " me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " You're certain." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " Yes... it's an entity -- a" & @CRLF & _ " life-form which recognizes the" & @CRLF & _ " Enterprise as an entity with me" & @CRLF & _ " as the brain, and it wants me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2's level of anxiety is rising, as they turn..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127B INT. TURBOLIFT" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " ... and enter the turbolift." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " Shuttle Bay Number Two." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What's your other option?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " This is our only chance. If I" & @CRLF & _ " leave, it might be distracted long" & @CRLF & _ " enough for the Enterprise to" & @CRLF & _ " escape." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " You are wrong. Leaving won't save" & @CRLF & _ " your ship. Don't you remember?" & @CRLF & _ " It was destroyed -- you saw it" & @CRLF & _ " happen." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " If I don't leave the Enterprise," & @CRLF & _ " the ship will be destroyed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The turbolift comes to a stop and the doors open." & @CRLF & _ " EXITS, with Picard right behind him." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 45B." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127BB INT. CORRIDOR" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard and P2 continue heading toward Shuttle Bay Two." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " If that's true, then help me." & @CRLF & _ " We want the same thing. We want" & @CRLF & _ " the Enterprise to be safe." & @CRLF & _ " There has to be a piece of" & @CRLF & _ " information which I don't have." & @CRLF & _ " What is it?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " It's me." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " You?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " They are interrupted by Riker's COM VOICE." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Captain." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Yes." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " We are about to lose warp drive." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD & P2" & @CRLF & _ " (in sync, they respond" & @CRLF & _ " to Riker)" & @CRLF & _ " Understood." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Only Picard reacts to this bizarre occurrence." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " When you say it's "you," do you" & @CRLF & _ " mean it's still you? And it's" & @CRLF & _ " not me -- just you. Has this" & @CRLF & _ " entity singled you out -- somehow" & @CRLF & _ " making a connection?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " You're confusing me. We're" & @CRLF & _ " almost out of time." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127C INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The doors open and the two Picards ENTER. P2 is" & @CRLF & _ " heading directly for the shuttle." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 46." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127C CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " I must get to the shuttle." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Wait. You can -- I'll let you," & @CRLF & _ " hell, man, I'll go with you, but" & @CRLF & _ " first tell me. What is -- what" & @CRLF & _ " was, your other choice?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " Stand aside." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " You don't know what I'm talking" & @CRLF & _ " about. You're frozen with a" & @CRLF & _ " single thought -- unable to change -- unable" & @CRLF & _ " to alter any part of your" & @CRLF & _ " previous actions." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " I must leave -- there's no other" & @CRLF & _ " way." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " There must be." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " Only one -- but it would never" & @CRLF & _ " work." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What is it? What would never" & @CRLF & _ " work?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " Better to sacrifice myself than" & @CRLF & _ " destroy the Enterprise." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Destroy the Enterprise -- how?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " I have to leave." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Tell me -- what was your other" & @CRLF & _ " choice? We can't escape it -- we" & @CRLF & _ " can't fight it, we can't go" & @CRLF & _ " forward." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 46A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127C CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " No -- no... We can't go forward," & @CRLF & _ " it would destroy the Enterprise." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (realizing)" & @CRLF & _ " Was that it... Was that the other" & @CRLF & _ " choice?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2" & @CRLF & _ " I must leave." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 47." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "127C CONTINUED: (3)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " No." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " P2 is about to climb into the shuttle. Picard pulls" & @CRLF & _ " his phaser." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " I can't allow it. Before we have" & @CRLF & _ " any chance of moving forward, the" & @CRLF & _ " cycle must end." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Then, without further comment, he fires the phaser." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "128 OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "129 P2" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " falls back." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "130 OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 48." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "130A INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (touching his" & @CRLF & _ " communicator)" & @CRLF & _ " Doctor Pulaski -- report to Shuttle" & @CRLF & _ " Bay Two." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard heads for the door." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "131 INT. TURBOLIFT" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard steps on." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Bridge." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The doors close." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "132 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard steps off the turbolift." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Number One, we have been wasting" & @CRLF & _ " our energy trying to escape. It" & @CRLF & _ " only weakens us." & @CRLF & _ " (he moves to his Command" & @CRLF & _ " Chair)" & @CRLF & _ " Helm, set a course for the center" & @CRLF & _ " of the vortex. Lieutenant La" & @CRLF & _ " Forge, on my command -- I want all" & @CRLF & _ " the power you can muster." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, sir." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " We are going into it?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Yes." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " Course set." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Everyone hold your position -- no" & @CRLF & _ " matter what. ENGAGE!" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 49." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "133 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as the Enterprise turns and streaks toward the center" & @CRLF & _ " of the vortex." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "133A INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski, followed by TRANSPORTER CHIEF O'BRIEN, ENTERS" & @CRLF & _ " and reacts to the body." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "134 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " They all tense for whatever is coming." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "135 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " rushes down. The funnel narrows. The swirling energy" & @CRLF & _ " closes in on the ship." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "136 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " as the Enterprise rips into the center of the" & @CRLF & _ " whirlpool. There is a SOUND -- almost like a SCREAM." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "137 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Everyone braces." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "138 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " bursts through the core of pure energy, which triggers" & @CRLF & _ " an implosion." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "139 OMITTED" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "139A INT. SHUTTLE BAY TWO (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " At this instant O'Brien watches as the body of P2 and" & @CRLF & _ " the shuttle disappear." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "140 EXT. SPACE - THE WHIRLPOOL (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " collapses in upon itself. For a beat the Enterprise is" & @CRLF & _ " alone in a great emptiness." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 49A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "141 INT. MAIN BRIDGE" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " The reactions of everyone. Picard gets to his feet and" & @CRLF & _ " looks around." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " What's our position?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 50." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "141 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " DATA" & @CRLF & _ " We are back on course to Endicor." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Stand down from Red Alert." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " Bridge, this is Shuttle Bay Two." & @CRLF & _ " The other Picard and the shuttle" & @CRLF & _ " are gone." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Explain." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE" & @CRLF & _ " They just... vanished." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " All decks have reported in. No" & @CRLF & _ " damage -- no casualties." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " I want a complete check -- all" & @CRLF & _ " systems." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Yes, sir." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " You have the bridge, Number One." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard rises and heads for the Observation Lounge." & @CRLF & _ " Riker watches him leave." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "142 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard stares thoughtfully out at the stars streaking" & @CRLF & _ " by. After a beat, the door opens and Riker ENTERS." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " For a long moment nothing is said." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Lots of questions, Number One..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker nods in agreement." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 51." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "142 CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " ... and damn few answers." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " There is a pause." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Everything about it seemed a tick" & @CRLF & _ " off." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " He certainly did not act like me," & @CRLF & _ " at least not the way I think I" & @CRLF & _ " act." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Maybe none of it was real... we" & @CRLF & _ " could have just been part of a" & @CRLF & _ " shared illusion." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " Or maybe "he" was thrown back in" & @CRLF & _ " time so that we would be able to" & @CRLF & _ " take another road... make another" & @CRLF & _ " choice?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " That suggests a moral force," & @CRLF & _ " giving us the opportunity... or" & @CRLF & _ " specifically giving you the" & @CRLF & _ " opportunity to right a wrong." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard is pensive for a moment." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " It's said... if you travel far" & @CRLF & _ " enough you will eventually meet" & @CRLF & _ " yourself." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Picard turns and stares off at the stars." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 51A." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "142 CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PICARD" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " I will tell you this... it's a" & @CRLF & _ " very unnerving experience, one" & @CRLF & _ " I hope never to repeat." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Off Picard with:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "142A INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker has his cooking equipment in place. He has" & @CRLF & _ " already placed all of the ingredients in a cooking" & @CRLF & _ " utensil on the hot plate. The CHIME SOUNDS." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Come." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Worf ENTERS with Pulaski and Geordi." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " I know you were all disappointed" & @CRLF & _ " with my last culinary effort." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Not all." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Thank you, Worf. Anyway," & @CRLF & _ " considering the stress of the last" & @CRLF & _ " few days, I thought we could use" & @CRLF & _ " a little diversion and at the same" & @CRLF & _ " time I could make amends for the" & @CRLF & _ " 'Owon omelet." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " So what are you preparing?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " The specialty of the house," & @CRLF & _ " Alaskan stew." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Not with ingredients you picked" & @CRLF & _ " up at Starbase seventy-three?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " No -- I had the computer fabricate" & @CRLF & _ " everything. The potatoes, the" & @CRLF & _ " onions, the flour, and the meat." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 51B." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "142A CONTINUED:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " Meat? What kind of meat?" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Ahh... Well, to be authentic I" & @CRLF & _ " needed moose. But, I couldn't" & @CRLF & _ " find the specific molecular" & @CRLF & _ " pattern for moose, so I had to" & @CRLF & _ " improvise. The computer came" & @CRLF & _ " close..." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Riker fills their plates." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " ... actually, it's somewhere" & @CRLF & _ " between venison -- musk ox -- and" & @CRLF & _ " Kobe beef." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " I thought that humans had long ago" & @CRLF & _ " given up the practice of raising" & @CRLF & _ " animals for food." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " There were a couple of winters" & @CRLF & _ " when it was either starve or hunt." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " How fortunate." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Pulaski looks down at her plate." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " I'll give you this -- your stew" & @CRLF & _ " smells a lot better than the eggs." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " They taste it. Reactions around." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " PULASKI" & @CRLF & _ " (continuing)" & @CRLF & _ " This is quite good." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Agreed." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Worf's expression is one of revulsion." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " No good, Worf." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " STAR TREK: "Time Squared" - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 51C." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "142A CONTINUED: (2)" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " WORF" & @CRLF & _ " I appreciate the effort, I would" & @CRLF & _ " have preferred another omelet." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " RIKER" & @CRLF & _ " Sorry. I used the last of 'Owon" & @CRLF & _ " eggs." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " GEORDI" & @CRLF & _ " Thank goodness." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " Off their reactions:" & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " FADE OUT." & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " END OF ACT FIVE " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ " THE END " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "" Local $aArray = StringRegExp($sString, $sRegex, $STR_REGEXPARRAYGLOBALFULLMATCH) Local $aFullArray[0] For $i = 0 To UBound($aArray) -1 _ArrayConcatenate($aFullArray, $aArray[$i]) Next $aArray = $aFullArray ; Present the entire match result _ArrayDisplay($aArray, "Result")

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