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 This script is not for publication or\n" + "reproduction.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

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