WEBVTT 00:00:25.666 --> 00:00:27.833 Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds... 00:00:27.875 --> 00:00:29.333 La'An. 00:00:29.416 --> 00:00:31.416 - Hey, Chief. - Wait, you two know each other? 00:00:31.500 --> 00:00:33.250 She helped me find my way back home. 00:00:33.291 --> 00:00:35.458 She's the reason I joined Starfleet. 00:00:37.083 --> 00:00:40.000 Spock, will you marry me? 00:00:40.041 --> 00:00:42.375 - We're going back out. - I will meet you on board, Captain. 00:00:42.416 --> 00:00:43.625 T'Pring will understand. 00:00:43.666 --> 00:00:45.916 - I am sorry. - I won't chase you 00:00:45.958 --> 00:00:48.250 across the galaxy just to get married. 00:00:48.291 --> 00:00:50.333 This is your idea of a practical joke. 00:00:50.375 --> 00:00:52.791 - It's tradition. - Hazing the newbie? 00:00:52.833 --> 00:00:56.791 Consider it your first complete square in Enterprise bingo. 00:00:56.875 --> 00:00:59.208 Captain, your plan requires flying the Enterprise 00:00:59.250 --> 00:01:01.458 into one of the most turbulent phenomenons in space. 00:01:01.500 --> 00:01:03.333 All hands, make ready for impact. 00:01:05.041 --> 00:01:07.416 Hit it. 00:02:07.000 --> 00:02:08.375 Spock. 00:02:08.416 --> 00:02:10.166 Your ears. 00:02:18.333 --> 00:02:19.208 You're human. 00:02:19.208 --> 00:02:19.875 You're human. 00:02:19.958 --> 00:02:21.541 T'Pring. 00:02:21.583 --> 00:02:24.583 I will not marry a human. 00:02:24.625 --> 00:02:27.041 I choose kal-if-fee. 00:02:34.500 --> 00:02:36.041 That is ritual combat. 00:02:46.375 --> 00:02:47.750 Who am I supposed to fight? 00:02:47.791 --> 00:02:51.208 You will fight... him. 00:03:05.583 --> 00:03:07.666 But fighting myself is... 00:03:08.625 --> 00:03:09.708 ...illogical. 00:03:49.291 --> 00:03:51.416 What would you know of logic? 00:03:51.458 --> 00:03:54.333 You are a human. Ruled by emotion. 00:03:54.375 --> 00:03:56.583 No, I'm not human. 00:03:56.625 --> 00:03:57.875 I'm not. 00:04:23.666 --> 00:04:28.333 Science officer's log, stardate 2341.4. 00:04:28.375 --> 00:04:31.250 After our harrowing encounter with the Gorn, 00:04:31.291 --> 00:04:33.291 Enterprise has returned to Starbase 1, 00:04:33.333 --> 00:04:35.625 one of the oldest, most venerated space stations 00:04:35.666 --> 00:04:37.458 in the Federation, 00:04:37.500 --> 00:04:40.208 newly repaired after the Klingon War. 00:04:40.250 --> 00:04:41.875 Here, the crew will be adjourning 00:04:41.916 --> 00:04:45.125 for some much-needed rest and relaxation. 00:04:46.500 --> 00:04:48.291 While I have agreed to assist the captain 00:04:48.333 --> 00:04:50.583 with a diplomatic matter, 00:04:50.625 --> 00:04:54.833 I plan to spend most of my time here with my fiancée T'Pring, 00:04:54.875 --> 00:04:56.583 who has arranged to join me 00:04:56.625 --> 00:04:59.083 since our last visit was cut short by... 00:05:01.333 --> 00:05:02.583 Come. 00:05:08.583 --> 00:05:11.625 Spock, parted from me and never parted, 00:05:11.666 --> 00:05:13.958 never and always touching and touched. 00:05:14.000 --> 00:05:16.250 We meet at the appointed place. 00:05:16.291 --> 00:05:18.958 T'Pring, parted from me and never parted, 00:05:19.000 --> 00:05:21.583 never and always touching and touched. 00:05:23.833 --> 00:05:25.083 I await you. 00:05:29.375 --> 00:05:33.000 This room they have given us seems very... 00:05:37.375 --> 00:05:39.000 ...human. 00:05:39.083 --> 00:05:41.791 It is hard to imagine that a Vulcan has slept in here. 00:05:41.833 --> 00:05:43.833 These are my quarters. 00:05:43.875 --> 00:05:46.375 And... I am redecorating. 00:05:46.416 --> 00:05:48.000 It is a work in progress. 00:05:48.041 --> 00:05:50.333 Then I withdraw my criticism... 00:05:52.041 --> 00:05:54.625 ...until your decorations are complete. 00:05:54.666 --> 00:05:56.583 Thank you for helping arrange accommodations 00:05:56.625 --> 00:05:58.083 for my colleague K'Tyll. 00:05:58.125 --> 00:06:00.750 I trust she has found them adequate? 00:06:00.791 --> 00:06:02.625 You will have to explain the necessity of her presence here. 00:06:02.708 --> 00:06:05.041 Do you understand my professional responsibilities? 00:06:05.083 --> 00:06:06.833 You undertake to rehabilitate those 00:06:06.875 --> 00:06:08.666 who have committed crimes by showing them the true path 00:06:08.708 --> 00:06:10.666 - of Vulcan logic. - Indeed. 00:06:10.708 --> 00:06:13.208 I have a way with dangerous criminals, it would seem. 00:06:13.250 --> 00:06:16.125 One such criminal, Barjan T'or, 00:06:16.166 --> 00:06:18.416 has been spotted in the vicinity. 00:06:18.458 --> 00:06:21.541 Was he not responsible for the uprising on Kepler-22b? 00:06:21.583 --> 00:06:23.500 He was. The authorities on Vulcan 00:06:23.541 --> 00:06:24.875 have sought him for some time. 00:06:24.916 --> 00:06:26.458 You must have important work duties 00:06:26.500 --> 00:06:28.083 to perform here. 00:06:28.166 --> 00:06:30.708 K'Tyll can handle Barjan. 00:06:30.750 --> 00:06:33.333 That is why she has accompanied me. 00:06:36.791 --> 00:06:38.541 Now I understand. 00:06:38.583 --> 00:06:41.458 I have not forgotten that, during our last time together, 00:06:41.500 --> 00:06:43.875 it was your duty that interrupted us. 00:06:45.833 --> 00:06:48.416 We must prioritize our relationship. 00:06:48.458 --> 00:06:50.333 Of course. 00:06:54.125 --> 00:06:56.666 I still have some diplomatic responsibilities 00:06:56.708 --> 00:06:57.875 I must dispense with before we... 00:06:57.916 --> 00:07:00.208 I expected no different. 00:07:02.625 --> 00:07:05.000 - You are disappointed. - I am realistic. 00:07:06.958 --> 00:07:10.041 I will be free in time for us to dine together tonight. 00:07:13.166 --> 00:07:15.208 I shall look forward to it. 00:07:27.125 --> 00:07:29.625 The R'ongovian Protectorate 00:07:29.708 --> 00:07:32.333 controls a small but vitally important piece 00:07:32.375 --> 00:07:35.583 of territory in between Klingon and Romulan space. 00:07:35.625 --> 00:07:39.000 It's the fastest route to the other side of the Beta Quadrant, 00:07:39.041 --> 00:07:42.000 but without safe passage, we keep losing ships. 00:07:42.041 --> 00:07:44.958 Why haven't we been able to make inroads with them before? 00:07:45.000 --> 00:07:47.458 They've been unusually private up until now. 00:07:47.500 --> 00:07:49.625 That all changed after initial diplomatic discussions 00:07:49.666 --> 00:07:51.708 were undertaken by the Tellarites. 00:07:51.750 --> 00:07:53.708 Ah. And how did those go, sir? 00:07:53.750 --> 00:07:55.541 Hmm. 00:07:55.583 --> 00:07:59.208 Your beard is as ridiculous as your proposals. 00:07:59.250 --> 00:08:02.041 Every word you speak is an insult to R'ongovia. 00:08:02.083 --> 00:08:03.541 I can see why they... Wow. 00:08:03.583 --> 00:08:06.041 And here I thought the Tellarites were rude. 00:08:06.083 --> 00:08:08.416 Maybe Ambassador Q'Ral said the wrong thing. 00:08:08.458 --> 00:08:09.916 We don't know, and we can't wait long to find out. 00:08:09.958 --> 00:08:11.500 We've just learned the R'ongovians are now 00:08:11.583 --> 00:08:13.166 in negotiation with the Klingons, 00:08:13.208 --> 00:08:15.250 with the Romulans not far behind. 00:08:15.291 --> 00:08:17.208 Time isn't on our side. 00:08:17.250 --> 00:08:18.791 We need to strike a deal with them first. 00:08:18.833 --> 00:08:20.000 Well, I'm certain we can handle the situation 00:08:20.041 --> 00:08:21.333 with considerably more delicacy 00:08:21.375 --> 00:08:23.208 and grace than the Tellarites, Bob. 00:08:23.250 --> 00:08:25.750 Good, 'cause we're meeting them tomorrow, first thing. 00:08:25.791 --> 00:08:27.458 Who's leading the negotiation on their side? 00:08:28.500 --> 00:08:30.000 That's Vasso L'Gaelia, 00:08:30.041 --> 00:08:31.583 captain of their flagship. 00:08:31.625 --> 00:08:34.875 Docked right over there. 00:08:34.916 --> 00:08:37.791 Is that an old solar sailship, sir? 00:08:37.833 --> 00:08:41.250 Yeah. They bring her out for ceremonial occasions. 00:08:41.291 --> 00:08:43.250 When they sign a treaty, apparently they fly the flag 00:08:43.291 --> 00:08:45.041 of their new allies as a tribute. 00:08:45.083 --> 00:08:47.500 LA'AN Noonien-Singh to the captain. 00:08:47.541 --> 00:08:49.583 I'm afraid we have a bit of a situation. 00:08:49.625 --> 00:08:52.500 - What's going on? - I have the R'ongovian delegation here 00:08:52.541 --> 00:08:55.791 and they're quite insistent on seeing you right now. 00:08:55.833 --> 00:08:57.500 What are they doing here? 00:08:57.583 --> 00:08:59.166 No idea. 00:08:59.208 --> 00:09:00.583 Well, there's one way to find out. 00:09:00.583 --> 00:09:02.125 Lieutenant Noonien-Singh, show them in. 00:09:06.000 --> 00:09:07.250 What is this? 00:09:07.333 --> 00:09:09.041 We have been waiting on our ship, 00:09:09.083 --> 00:09:11.791 while you are here discussing our upcoming negotiations? 00:09:11.833 --> 00:09:13.166 You must be Captain Vasso. 00:09:13.250 --> 00:09:14.625 And you are Pike? 00:09:14.666 --> 00:09:17.250 Actually, I'm Admiral Robert April. 00:09:17.291 --> 00:09:18.500 If I may... 00:09:18.541 --> 00:09:20.708 I speak to Captain Pike only. 00:09:20.750 --> 00:09:23.083 Well, I'm Captain Pike. 00:09:23.125 --> 00:09:25.041 Nice to meet you. 00:09:26.541 --> 00:09:28.833 Well, if I'd known you were coming early, 00:09:28.833 --> 00:09:30.791 I could have cooked you up an Earth specialty. 00:09:35.041 --> 00:09:36.291 Captain Pike. 00:09:36.333 --> 00:09:38.166 The pleasure is mine. 00:09:38.208 --> 00:09:41.333 I am Vasso. This is my first officer Brax. 00:09:41.375 --> 00:09:42.750 Well, very nice to meet you both. 00:09:42.791 --> 00:09:45.083 This is Lieutenant Spock and Cadet Uhura, 00:09:45.125 --> 00:09:46.708 from the Enterprise. 00:09:46.750 --> 00:09:48.750 And you've already met Lieutenant Noonien-Singh. 00:09:48.791 --> 00:09:53.625 Sir, I should go do the security things. 00:09:54.708 --> 00:09:56.708 Yes, thank you, La'An. We're good. 00:10:00.125 --> 00:10:01.500 You are Vulcan? 00:10:02.541 --> 00:10:04.166 Famous for your logic, yes? 00:10:04.208 --> 00:10:06.875 - Indeed. - Then, your voice 00:10:06.916 --> 00:10:09.375 is also a part of the Federation? 00:10:09.416 --> 00:10:13.416 All members of the Federation have a voice in its governance. 00:10:13.458 --> 00:10:17.250 That sounds... confusing. 00:10:17.291 --> 00:10:19.625 Yeah, it can be. 00:10:19.666 --> 00:10:22.000 With so many voices in your Federation, 00:10:22.041 --> 00:10:24.708 how do you decide which one is in control? 00:10:24.750 --> 00:10:26.250 We vote. 00:10:26.291 --> 00:10:28.166 We gain our power from all our membership 00:10:28.208 --> 00:10:30.125 so we try to listen to each other. 00:10:30.166 --> 00:10:31.333 All of us. 00:10:31.375 --> 00:10:33.083 We, too, listen. 00:10:33.125 --> 00:10:35.375 Empathy is a hallmark of our people. 00:10:35.458 --> 00:10:37.083 Few understand that. 00:10:38.916 --> 00:10:41.291 We shall sit and talk. 00:10:41.333 --> 00:10:43.583 Uh, oh... Okay. 00:10:43.625 --> 00:10:45.708 I guess, uh... 00:10:45.750 --> 00:10:47.750 let's begin. 00:10:51.750 --> 00:10:54.666 Doctor? Are you here? 00:10:54.708 --> 00:10:56.750 Shore leave's a-wasting. We got to go. 00:10:56.833 --> 00:10:59.166 - Is it time already? - Are you serious? 00:10:59.208 --> 00:11:00.833 Sorry. 00:11:00.875 --> 00:11:03.916 I've been collecting data to share with Dr. Berroa. 00:11:03.958 --> 00:11:06.083 Is that his you-know-what? 00:11:06.125 --> 00:11:08.916 No. Expert in noninvasive surgical techniques. 00:11:08.958 --> 00:11:10.791 Cutting-edge stuff. 00:11:10.833 --> 00:11:12.625 Except, uh, without the cutting. 00:11:12.666 --> 00:11:13.833 Oh... 00:11:13.875 --> 00:11:15.125 You know, she's come all the way 00:11:15.166 --> 00:11:16.500 from the other side of the quadrant. 00:11:16.541 --> 00:11:17.916 You don't want to be late to meet her. 00:11:17.958 --> 00:11:20.541 - Right. Two minutes. - How about you? 00:11:20.583 --> 00:11:21.916 Excited to see Lieutenant Dever? 00:11:21.958 --> 00:11:23.375 Sure. 00:11:23.416 --> 00:11:24.833 So, how are we gonna play it this time? 00:11:24.875 --> 00:11:26.750 You want me to keep the communicator on 00:11:26.791 --> 00:11:28.541 or do we need a hand signal? 00:11:28.583 --> 00:11:30.291 No need. 00:11:30.333 --> 00:11:31.750 This is what I appreciate about Dever. 00:11:31.791 --> 00:11:33.833 He and I are on the same page. 00:11:33.875 --> 00:11:35.625 The "casual, no attachments, 00:11:35.666 --> 00:11:38.291 this is just for fun, zero commitments" page. 00:11:38.333 --> 00:11:40.125 That's more like a book than a page. 00:11:40.166 --> 00:11:43.125 And you said the same thing about that gal on Argelius II. 00:11:43.166 --> 00:11:45.333 That was a misunderstanding. 00:11:46.500 --> 00:11:48.416 It was one time. 00:11:48.458 --> 00:11:51.125 One very entertaining time. 00:11:51.166 --> 00:11:53.291 How is being chased by live phaser fire fun? 00:11:54.333 --> 00:11:55.791 Oh, good, I was worried 00:11:55.833 --> 00:11:57.500 you might show up in a silly hat. 00:11:57.541 --> 00:11:59.541 Yeah, I was gonna ask. 00:12:01.000 --> 00:12:02.958 It's for fly-fishing. 00:12:03.000 --> 00:12:05.416 I hear the biospheres have everything. 00:12:05.458 --> 00:12:08.791 You know what? I'm warming to it. 00:12:10.250 --> 00:12:13.083 Lieutenant Ortegas, Dr. M'Benga 00:12:13.083 --> 00:12:13.166 and Nurse Chapel, you are officially checked out. 00:12:13.166 --> 00:12:15.833 and Nurse Chapel, you are officially checked out. 00:12:15.875 --> 00:12:17.375 Enjoy your shore leave. 00:12:17.416 --> 00:12:19.083 You don't have to do this in person, you know. 00:12:19.125 --> 00:12:20.291 Only way to make sure it's done right. 00:12:21.583 --> 00:12:23.500 Nice hat, by the way. 00:12:23.541 --> 00:12:26.458 Fine. I'll take it off. 00:12:28.041 --> 00:12:29.166 What do you two have planned for shore leave? 00:12:29.208 --> 00:12:31.416 Are you kidding? 00:12:31.458 --> 00:12:33.791 They don't shore leave. They shore stay. 00:12:33.833 --> 00:12:35.708 Oh, right. 00:12:35.750 --> 00:12:37.791 The nickname. 00:12:39.666 --> 00:12:42.250 I don't know what I'm saying. 00:12:42.291 --> 00:12:44.916 I should probably go. Chief Kyle? 00:12:44.958 --> 00:12:46.333 What nickname? 00:12:47.916 --> 00:12:51.625 I can't remember. It's, uh... 00:12:51.666 --> 00:12:53.250 "Where fun goes to die." 00:12:53.291 --> 00:12:55.416 It's stupid. 00:12:55.458 --> 00:12:57.416 The yeomen don't know what they're talking about. 00:12:57.458 --> 00:12:59.916 If they did, they wouldn't be yeomen. 00:13:01.000 --> 00:13:02.458 Energize. 00:13:06.833 --> 00:13:09.333 Have you heard this, Chief? 00:13:09.375 --> 00:13:13.041 No, no, of course not. Nope, no. 00:13:25.291 --> 00:13:27.250 T'Pring. 00:13:27.333 --> 00:13:31.333 I am sorry. The negotiations commenced unexpectedly. 00:13:35.625 --> 00:13:38.666 I do not doubt your duty's importance. 00:13:38.708 --> 00:13:41.791 Yet we agreed this time would be for us. 00:13:41.833 --> 00:13:44.041 I chose not to work even while I, too, 00:13:44.083 --> 00:13:46.458 had important work to do. 00:13:46.500 --> 00:13:48.250 A shared acceptance of mutual sacrifice 00:13:48.291 --> 00:13:50.875 is crucial to a successful relationship. 00:13:50.958 --> 00:13:53.791 Yes. That is indisputable. 00:13:53.833 --> 00:13:56.166 I am concerned that your time in Starfleet 00:13:56.208 --> 00:14:00.333 may be causing you to behave in a manner so... human, 00:14:00.375 --> 00:14:04.375 we may ultimately find ourselves incompatible. 00:14:04.416 --> 00:14:07.416 Perhaps you should go prepare for your important work. 00:14:09.375 --> 00:14:11.333 If you will excuse me. 00:14:32.000 --> 00:14:34.041 Space. 00:14:35.041 --> 00:14:37.458 The final frontier. 00:14:39.416 --> 00:14:43.208 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 00:14:47.041 --> 00:14:50.250 to explore strange new worlds... 00:14:52.208 --> 00:14:54.750 ...to seek out new life 00:14:54.791 --> 00:14:58.333 and new civilizations, 00:14:58.416 --> 00:15:02.458 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 00:16:16.750 --> 00:16:17.916 You look hot. Like, fire hot. 00:16:17.958 --> 00:16:20.166 - Thank you. - What about me? 00:16:20.208 --> 00:16:23.083 Aren't I fire? We're two fires. 00:16:23.125 --> 00:16:24.500 Two fires. Yeah. 00:16:24.541 --> 00:16:26.250 Hey, we don't have to order food, you know? 00:16:26.291 --> 00:16:28.541 - We could just get out of here. - Yeah, but I'm hungry. 00:16:28.583 --> 00:16:30.250 - And they have Slanikian oysters. - Aha. 00:16:30.333 --> 00:16:31.750 They're always in season. 00:16:31.791 --> 00:16:33.750 All I'm saying is that instead of talking, 00:16:33.791 --> 00:16:35.458 we could be off having fun. 00:16:35.500 --> 00:16:37.416 Oh, I thought we might talk about us. 00:16:38.916 --> 00:16:40.458 Us? 00:16:40.500 --> 00:16:43.208 Look, uh, I'm having fun and all. 00:16:43.250 --> 00:16:45.333 I'm just wondering where it's going. 00:16:45.375 --> 00:16:47.416 I had this crazy idea. 00:16:49.000 --> 00:16:51.166 What if you transferred to the Skylark? 00:16:51.208 --> 00:16:53.250 - Or I applied for transfer to Enterprise... - Okay, wow. 00:16:53.291 --> 00:16:56.416 Um, sorry, I really need to go and check on my friend. 00:16:56.458 --> 00:16:58.958 - What? - I'll call you later, okay? 00:17:05.791 --> 00:17:07.166 Why do you let it bother you? 00:17:07.208 --> 00:17:09.166 - Hmm? - "Where fun goes to die"? 00:17:09.208 --> 00:17:11.625 It didn't bother me. I just hadn't heard it before. 00:17:11.666 --> 00:17:13.208 Have you? 00:17:13.250 --> 00:17:15.875 No. And I don't care. 00:17:15.916 --> 00:17:17.458 I don't, either. Just... not knowing 00:17:17.500 --> 00:17:19.375 makes me feel out of touch. 00:17:19.416 --> 00:17:21.875 As a senior officer, I don't get to be part of the crew anymore. 00:17:21.916 --> 00:17:24.416 Oh, no, that's not because you're a senior officer. 00:17:24.458 --> 00:17:26.583 It's because you terrify people. 00:17:26.625 --> 00:17:28.375 - That's a compliment. - Thanks? 00:17:28.416 --> 00:17:30.416 I mean, what's wrong with liking work? 00:17:30.458 --> 00:17:32.541 And shore leave, I mean, the ship clears out, 00:17:32.583 --> 00:17:35.458 the halls are empty, no lines for the matter synthesizers. 00:17:35.500 --> 00:17:40.041 It's just you and the gentle thrum of the warp core. 00:17:40.083 --> 00:17:43.250 It's like... it's like Christmas. 00:17:43.291 --> 00:17:46.541 I was looking forward to redoing the duty rosters. 00:17:46.583 --> 00:17:49.041 I was planning on checking the phaser power supplies 00:17:49.083 --> 00:17:51.250 in the armory, actually. 00:17:51.291 --> 00:17:52.750 Attention, Lieutenant Noonien-Singh, 00:17:52.791 --> 00:17:54.916 security breach at Airlock Four. 00:17:54.958 --> 00:17:57.416 - Unauthorized access in progress. - Copy. 00:17:57.458 --> 00:18:00.041 - Computer, who's on rotation for backup? - Belay that. 00:18:01.166 --> 00:18:02.416 I'm your backup. 00:18:02.458 --> 00:18:06.291 People are idiots. You're fun. 00:18:17.458 --> 00:18:20.333 - Don't shoot. - Uh, we're crew. 00:18:26.125 --> 00:18:28.958 You know, Spock, you're clearly 00:18:29.000 --> 00:18:31.833 an extraordinarily intelligent person. 00:18:31.875 --> 00:18:33.791 Thank you. 00:18:33.833 --> 00:18:35.208 But you're also an idiot. 00:18:35.250 --> 00:18:38.375 I feel I should have seen that coming. 00:18:38.416 --> 00:18:39.833 Please, elucidate. 00:18:39.875 --> 00:18:41.916 You told her you were gonna be home for dinner 00:18:41.958 --> 00:18:43.500 and then you weren't. 00:18:43.541 --> 00:18:45.791 I found myself in an impossible circumstance 00:18:45.833 --> 00:18:47.250 where I was unable to reconcile my many duties... 00:18:51.541 --> 00:18:53.208 That is not a human gesture I am familiar with. 00:18:53.250 --> 00:18:54.958 It's designed to break old habits. 00:18:55.041 --> 00:18:58.416 You're supposed to put her ahead of your duties. 00:18:58.458 --> 00:19:00.083 That's what being in a relationship is, 00:19:00.125 --> 00:19:01.583 it's mutual sacrifice. 00:19:01.625 --> 00:19:04.000 Pretty much why I avoid them. 00:19:05.958 --> 00:19:07.500 I am concerned that T'Pring thinks 00:19:07.541 --> 00:19:10.916 I am an incompatible mate because I'm half-human. 00:19:10.958 --> 00:19:12.333 Okay. 00:19:12.375 --> 00:19:14.000 I had a terrible dream last night 00:19:14.041 --> 00:19:15.833 that I had to fight my human side. 00:19:15.875 --> 00:19:18.166 Vulcans don't do subtle, do you? 00:19:18.208 --> 00:19:21.000 I was raised on Vulcan, among Vulcans. 00:19:21.041 --> 00:19:24.583 My human family connection was frequently used to isolate me. 00:19:24.625 --> 00:19:27.666 Teenage Spock had a pretty lousy time of it, huh? 00:19:27.708 --> 00:19:30.916 I was bonded to my pet sehlat I-Chaya. 00:19:30.958 --> 00:19:34.458 I had a malamute named Milo 00:19:34.500 --> 00:19:38.666 who may or may not have bitten this girl who called me stupid. 00:19:38.708 --> 00:19:40.375 Sharp teeth. 00:19:42.458 --> 00:19:44.875 Thank you for your advice. 00:19:44.916 --> 00:19:48.875 If I can ever return the favor, please do not hesitate to ask. 00:19:48.916 --> 00:19:50.666 What are friends for? 00:19:50.708 --> 00:19:52.750 What are friends for... 00:19:53.875 --> 00:19:56.500 That was a rhetorical, Spock. 00:19:58.583 --> 00:20:00.166 Oh, I know. 00:20:00.208 --> 00:20:03.333 Humans are almost as easy to tease as Vulcans. 00:20:08.958 --> 00:20:10.875 Seriously? 00:20:10.916 --> 00:20:13.250 A Vulcan soul-sharing? 00:20:15.916 --> 00:20:18.041 I have failed to see your point of view. 00:20:18.083 --> 00:20:20.125 This will change that. 00:20:20.166 --> 00:20:22.458 I will hear your innermost thoughts. 00:20:22.500 --> 00:20:24.333 And you mine. 00:20:24.375 --> 00:20:26.333 In doing so, you will know my soul, 00:20:26.375 --> 00:20:27.958 and I will know yours. 00:20:28.000 --> 00:20:29.916 We can truly understand each other. 00:20:29.958 --> 00:20:33.041 We will see through each other's eyes. 00:20:33.083 --> 00:20:35.375 Will you consent? 00:20:35.416 --> 00:20:37.708 I will. 00:21:20.291 --> 00:21:21.708 - Spock? - T'pring? 00:21:23.500 --> 00:21:25.000 Something is wrong. 00:21:25.041 --> 00:21:26.625 Things have not returned to as they should be. 00:21:32.916 --> 00:21:36.208 The effects of the ritual have not dissipated. 00:21:52.125 --> 00:21:54.166 We have apparently switched bodies. 00:21:55.625 --> 00:21:58.458 This was not meant to happen. How do we switch back? 00:21:58.500 --> 00:22:00.833 I do not know. 00:22:15.916 --> 00:22:17.958 Come. 00:22:20.125 --> 00:22:22.333 Bob. Come here to celebrate? 00:22:22.375 --> 00:22:24.708 Or not. 00:22:24.750 --> 00:22:26.250 Is something wrong? 00:22:26.291 --> 00:22:28.500 Got bad news, Chris. 00:22:28.541 --> 00:22:30.375 The R'ongovians aren't happy. 00:22:30.458 --> 00:22:32.333 They want to cancel all future meetings. 00:22:32.375 --> 00:22:34.458 What? Why? 00:22:35.916 --> 00:22:37.500 I don't know. 00:22:37.541 --> 00:22:41.625 Uh, they just said that a connection wasn't made. 00:22:41.666 --> 00:22:43.625 Whatever that means. 00:22:43.666 --> 00:22:46.375 I'm honestly baffled. You saw them. 00:22:46.416 --> 00:22:48.000 I mean, after fighting with the Tellarites, 00:22:48.041 --> 00:22:49.583 I thought we'd somehow managed to win them over. 00:22:49.625 --> 00:22:52.416 Right? I mean, if that was a bad diplomatic meeting, 00:22:52.458 --> 00:22:53.583 I don't know what a good one would look like. 00:22:53.625 --> 00:22:55.833 We have to get back into a room. 00:22:56.875 --> 00:22:58.750 Here's the thing, Chris. 00:22:58.791 --> 00:23:01.166 We were able to talk them into coming back to the table, 00:23:01.208 --> 00:23:03.708 only, they don't want to talk to you anymore. 00:23:03.750 --> 00:23:05.458 Okay. 00:23:05.541 --> 00:23:07.625 Who do they want to talk to? 00:23:12.583 --> 00:23:15.125 - Anything? - No. 00:23:15.166 --> 00:23:18.416 But I have thought of another adjustment we could try. 00:23:18.458 --> 00:23:20.291 Spock, we have been at these rituals for hours, 00:23:20.333 --> 00:23:21.708 and none of them are working. 00:23:21.750 --> 00:23:23.500 We may have to seek some help with this. 00:23:23.541 --> 00:23:25.500 There is one more chant I'd like to try. 00:23:25.541 --> 00:23:27.333 We might need a gong. 00:23:27.375 --> 00:23:28.958 I think I have one in my... 00:23:33.500 --> 00:23:36.041 What should we do? 00:23:36.083 --> 00:23:38.500 You must answer it. These are my quarters. 00:23:38.541 --> 00:23:40.583 Anyone who comes here will expect me to answer the door. 00:23:40.625 --> 00:23:43.125 I know how a door works. 00:23:43.166 --> 00:23:44.958 If they go away, that may give us enough time 00:23:45.000 --> 00:23:46.625 to fix this situation. 00:23:46.708 --> 00:23:48.708 Logic suggests the easiest way to get them to go away 00:23:48.750 --> 00:23:51.250 is for you to answer while pretending to be me. 00:23:51.291 --> 00:23:53.041 Spock, I do not like hijinks. 00:23:53.083 --> 00:23:55.750 In that we are in agreement, but it appears that hijinks 00:23:55.791 --> 00:23:57.916 are the most logical course of action. 00:24:06.000 --> 00:24:07.208 Enter. 00:24:07.250 --> 00:24:09.750 Mr. Spock. 00:24:09.791 --> 00:24:12.125 I apologize. I know I promised I'd leave you alone. 00:24:12.166 --> 00:24:14.916 Hi, T'Pring. I really don't mean to interrupt. 00:24:15.000 --> 00:24:16.708 It is of no consequence, Captain. 00:24:16.750 --> 00:24:18.958 Uh, Chris. 00:24:19.000 --> 00:24:20.375 If there is an emergency, then of course 00:24:20.416 --> 00:24:22.541 you must speak with... Spock. 00:24:22.583 --> 00:24:24.500 Who is right there. 00:24:26.458 --> 00:24:28.166 Yeah, I-I can see that. 00:24:28.208 --> 00:24:30.875 Although we are clearly in the middle of something. 00:24:30.916 --> 00:24:32.666 Look, I really don't mean to come between 00:24:32.708 --> 00:24:35.833 the two of you here, with whatever's going on. 00:24:35.875 --> 00:24:37.416 - Nothing is going on. - We're meditating. 00:24:39.625 --> 00:24:42.791 Perhaps it's best if you leave us to our sacred things. 00:24:42.833 --> 00:24:46.125 That's not necessary... Chris. 00:24:46.166 --> 00:24:47.958 Please. 00:24:48.000 --> 00:24:49.875 Tell us what you need. 00:24:49.916 --> 00:24:52.625 We have a situation with the R'ongovians. 00:24:52.666 --> 00:24:54.500 They refuse to talk to anybody but you. 00:24:54.541 --> 00:24:56.458 What? But I can't... 00:24:56.500 --> 00:24:59.416 I mean, he can't talk to them. 00:24:59.458 --> 00:25:02.666 I really can't talk to them, Chris. 00:25:02.708 --> 00:25:04.833 I'm engaged. 00:25:04.875 --> 00:25:06.916 I don't think you're getting it, Spock. 00:25:06.958 --> 00:25:09.500 They won't talk to anyone else. 00:25:09.541 --> 00:25:11.333 You're pretty much all that stands between us 00:25:11.375 --> 00:25:13.500 and the R'ongovians allying with the Klingons or the Romulans. 00:25:13.583 --> 00:25:14.791 Hell, maybe both. 00:25:15.875 --> 00:25:17.166 We should tell him. 00:25:17.208 --> 00:25:19.083 - It is the only logical path. - Agreed. 00:25:19.125 --> 00:25:23.916 Captain, we have undertaken a ritual to share our katras. 00:25:23.958 --> 00:25:25.666 It has had unforeseen consequences. 00:25:25.708 --> 00:25:27.458 We have switched bodies. 00:25:27.500 --> 00:25:28.916 And we seem unable to switch back. 00:25:32.833 --> 00:25:34.000 Get out of town. 00:25:34.083 --> 00:25:35.416 We are not in a town. 00:25:37.208 --> 00:25:38.791 You guys did a body swap? 00:25:38.833 --> 00:25:40.166 Like, you-- like, your minds are in each other's... 00:25:40.208 --> 00:25:42.041 That is correct. 00:25:42.083 --> 00:25:43.708 I am Spock. 00:25:43.750 --> 00:25:45.250 And I am T'Pring. 00:25:45.291 --> 00:25:46.750 Now that you know, you can likely tell 00:25:46.833 --> 00:25:48.666 the very clear differences in our mannerisms. 00:25:48.708 --> 00:25:50.500 Yeah, totally. 00:25:50.541 --> 00:25:52.916 Look, I don't know what to do about this, 00:25:52.958 --> 00:25:56.250 but the R'ongovians won't meet with anybody but Spock. 00:25:57.750 --> 00:25:59.416 Or somebody who looks like him. 00:25:59.458 --> 00:26:01.458 I do not want to put T'Pring through that. 00:26:01.541 --> 00:26:03.541 - It takes a lot of experience to... - I will do it. 00:26:04.916 --> 00:26:07.458 T'Pring, are you quite certain? 00:26:07.500 --> 00:26:08.875 We have undergone this ritual in order 00:26:08.916 --> 00:26:10.666 to better understand each other, correct? 00:26:10.708 --> 00:26:11.708 - Yes, but that... - Then, is this not an opportunity 00:26:11.750 --> 00:26:12.791 for us to do that? 00:26:15.458 --> 00:26:17.791 I will accompany Chris. 00:26:17.833 --> 00:26:20.333 You remain here and find a way to reverse the ritual. 00:26:21.958 --> 00:26:23.916 Captain? Tell me what I need to do. 00:26:31.333 --> 00:26:32.458 - Bad cop! - Damn! 00:26:32.500 --> 00:26:33.708 Got to be quicker, Chief. 00:26:36.208 --> 00:26:39.541 Do you realize what kind of trouble you're in, Ensign? 00:26:39.583 --> 00:26:41.833 Um, no? 00:26:45.791 --> 00:26:49.291 I'd start talking, or the next time you do 00:26:49.333 --> 00:26:50.791 will be at your court-martial. 00:26:51.791 --> 00:26:53.708 I was an ensign once, too. 00:26:53.791 --> 00:26:56.375 I understand being nervous. 00:26:56.416 --> 00:26:58.458 I just don't want to get in any trouble. 00:26:58.500 --> 00:27:01.250 You won't. Do you want some coffee? 00:27:02.416 --> 00:27:04.208 It was Enterprise bingo. 00:27:04.250 --> 00:27:05.708 We were doing Enterprise... 00:27:05.750 --> 00:27:07.416 Bingo. I heard you. 00:27:08.791 --> 00:27:10.750 That's so interesting. 00:27:10.791 --> 00:27:12.125 That's not even the best part. 00:27:12.166 --> 00:27:13.625 We were on the last square, 00:27:13.666 --> 00:27:15.541 so we were trying to Sign the Scorch. 00:27:15.583 --> 00:27:17.541 Ensigns Zier and Christina, 00:27:17.583 --> 00:27:19.125 we've heard your explanations. 00:27:19.166 --> 00:27:21.458 Enterprise bingo. Signing the Scorch. 00:27:21.500 --> 00:27:23.708 We can't overlook the fact that both of you acted 00:27:23.750 --> 00:27:25.375 in a very irresponsible manner. 00:27:25.416 --> 00:27:27.666 - Very. - Your shore leave is revoked. 00:27:27.708 --> 00:27:30.041 You'll spend the next two days assigned to Chief Kyle... 00:27:30.083 --> 00:27:31.833 - No, not Chief Kyle. - He's so mean. 00:27:31.875 --> 00:27:33.041 ...who will have you micro-cleaning 00:27:33.083 --> 00:27:34.416 the transporter pads. 00:27:34.458 --> 00:27:36.291 Dismissed. 00:27:44.500 --> 00:27:46.791 What the hell is Enterprise bingo? 00:27:46.833 --> 00:27:49.166 Not a clue. 00:27:54.541 --> 00:27:57.333 Greetings, K'Tyll. T'Pring is not... 00:27:57.375 --> 00:27:59.500 That is, I am not... 00:27:59.541 --> 00:28:00.708 Never mind. 00:28:00.750 --> 00:28:02.958 Forgive my intrusion, T'Pring. 00:28:03.000 --> 00:28:05.208 I know you asked that I not disturb you, 00:28:05.250 --> 00:28:07.375 but there has been a problem with the rendezvous with Barjan. 00:28:07.416 --> 00:28:10.666 - What type of a problem? - He has agreed to immediate surrender, 00:28:10.708 --> 00:28:12.333 but he has refused to meet with me. 00:28:12.375 --> 00:28:14.125 He will only speak to you. 00:28:14.166 --> 00:28:17.541 K'Tyll, I am not feeling... myself. 00:28:17.583 --> 00:28:19.041 I'm afraid we need you. 00:28:19.083 --> 00:28:20.708 No other Vulcan could pull this off. 00:28:20.791 --> 00:28:23.500 I am sure that I am great at this, 00:28:23.541 --> 00:28:25.833 but circumstances are complicated 00:28:25.875 --> 00:28:28.833 between Spock and myself at the moment. 00:28:28.875 --> 00:28:31.208 I know how important this time is for you two, 00:28:31.250 --> 00:28:34.250 so I will not ask you to make that sacrifice. 00:28:34.291 --> 00:28:36.333 I will merely reiterate our mission, 00:28:36.375 --> 00:28:38.458 as you have always explained it. 00:28:38.500 --> 00:28:40.208 If not for us, 00:28:40.291 --> 00:28:43.250 who else will help them back to the path of logic? 00:28:43.291 --> 00:28:45.166 Only you can do this, T'Pring. 00:28:59.250 --> 00:29:02.041 So, Enterprise bingo is a game? 00:29:02.083 --> 00:29:04.041 Apparently one played exclusively 00:29:04.083 --> 00:29:06.125 by the ensign class and lower. 00:29:06.166 --> 00:29:08.166 In order to achieve "bingo," 00:29:08.208 --> 00:29:12.291 a crew member must perform the series of tasks on this list. 00:29:14.166 --> 00:29:16.791 This is quite comprehensive. Where'd you get this? 00:29:16.833 --> 00:29:18.708 Confiscated it from Ensign Zier's quarters 00:29:18.750 --> 00:29:20.333 during routine inspection. 00:29:21.875 --> 00:29:23.625 Don't give me that look. I was just doing my job. 00:29:23.666 --> 00:29:25.208 Sure you were. 00:29:25.291 --> 00:29:27.166 Well, if this is what passes for fun, 00:29:27.250 --> 00:29:28.833 I'm happy to be fun's funeral. 00:29:28.875 --> 00:29:30.875 Where-where fun goes to die. 00:29:30.916 --> 00:29:32.583 - Not fun's funeral. - Whatever. 00:29:32.625 --> 00:29:34.416 I'll never understand it. 00:29:35.958 --> 00:29:37.083 I guess we could. 00:29:38.083 --> 00:29:39.541 - What? - Understand it. 00:29:39.583 --> 00:29:42.458 I mean, if we wanted to, you know, 00:29:42.500 --> 00:29:46.250 get a better understanding of the crew. 00:29:52.041 --> 00:29:54.000 Okay, flavor's gone. Roger that. 00:29:54.041 --> 00:29:55.958 Energize. 00:30:05.041 --> 00:30:07.708 And? Flavor check. 00:30:09.666 --> 00:30:12.125 Spearmint again. Wow. 00:30:12.166 --> 00:30:13.166 Yes. 00:30:14.875 --> 00:30:17.916 One, two, three. 00:30:17.958 --> 00:30:19.375 - Bridge! - Engineering! 00:30:19.416 --> 00:30:20.916 Destination Engineering. 00:30:20.916 --> 00:30:23.125 Okay, fine. 00:30:23.166 --> 00:30:25.125 Damn it. Okay. 00:30:25.166 --> 00:30:26.708 Best two out of three. Go. 00:30:34.250 --> 00:30:35.458 Lowest setting. 00:30:37.625 --> 00:30:39.000 Ready? 00:30:41.041 --> 00:30:43.000 Aim. 00:30:44.708 --> 00:30:45.791 Wait. 00:30:48.875 --> 00:30:49.916 Ow. 00:30:49.958 --> 00:30:51.083 That really stings. 00:30:51.166 --> 00:30:53.000 Uh... 00:30:54.333 --> 00:30:55.833 We having fun yet? 00:30:57.791 --> 00:30:59.666 So, did you tell Dever how you really feel? 00:30:59.708 --> 00:31:01.416 No. 00:31:01.458 --> 00:31:03.125 I was worried he'd try to get serious again. 00:31:03.166 --> 00:31:04.916 What did he do? 00:31:04.916 --> 00:31:07.125 He tried to read me some of his poetry. 00:31:07.166 --> 00:31:07.208 Oh, sweet heaven. 00:31:07.208 --> 00:31:08.458 Smart. Is that Spock's girlfriend? 00:31:08.500 --> 00:31:10.625 Hard to tell, but does she look pissed? 00:31:10.625 --> 00:31:11.916 Oh, I should tell you something. 00:31:11.958 --> 00:31:13.791 She's heading over here. Tell me what? 00:31:13.833 --> 00:31:16.250 Oh, um, I might have given Spock some relationship advice. 00:31:16.291 --> 00:31:17.875 Are you serious? 00:31:17.916 --> 00:31:19.791 Never get in the middle of a Vulcan relationship. 00:31:19.833 --> 00:31:21.875 They will hit you with a lirpa. 00:31:21.916 --> 00:31:23.375 Trust me. 00:31:24.458 --> 00:31:26.041 Have you ever fought with a lirpa? 00:31:26.083 --> 00:31:27.375 I have actual scars. 00:31:30.583 --> 00:31:33.291 Nurse Chapel, may we talk? 00:31:35.791 --> 00:31:36.916 Alone? 00:31:39.041 --> 00:31:41.375 Good luck, you two. 00:31:41.416 --> 00:31:43.291 Uh... hi. 00:31:44.291 --> 00:31:46.166 I'm in need of your help. 00:31:48.583 --> 00:31:50.541 Oh, I'm sorry. 00:31:50.583 --> 00:31:52.500 I just seriously did not think 00:31:52.541 --> 00:31:54.791 you would take my advice this far. 00:31:54.833 --> 00:31:56.250 It was not intentional. 00:31:56.291 --> 00:31:59.250 It must be so weird, 00:31:59.291 --> 00:32:01.666 being inside your fiancée's body. 00:32:03.000 --> 00:32:05.208 I had not taken the time to consider it. 00:32:05.250 --> 00:32:06.291 Really? 00:32:08.125 --> 00:32:11.250 It is... different. 00:32:11.333 --> 00:32:12.958 - Uh-huh. - But, as it is my fault, 00:32:13.000 --> 00:32:15.791 I am afraid that I am now endangering T'Pring's career, 00:32:15.833 --> 00:32:17.625 as she works to save mine. 00:32:18.625 --> 00:32:20.125 There must be a medical solution. 00:32:20.125 --> 00:32:22.500 Okay. Yeah. 00:32:22.541 --> 00:32:25.166 I mean, sure, but a-a medical solution is gonna take time. 00:32:25.208 --> 00:32:26.875 Meanwhile, 00:32:26.875 --> 00:32:31.041 you clearly have a relationship opportunity. 00:32:31.083 --> 00:32:33.250 Are you suggesting that I should attempt to do her job? 00:32:33.291 --> 00:32:35.166 She's doing yours. 00:32:35.208 --> 00:32:36.875 Why don't you help her out? 00:32:36.916 --> 00:32:39.958 Use some of that good old Vulcan logic she prizes so much. 00:32:41.500 --> 00:32:44.083 This is coming dangerously close to hijinks. 00:32:44.125 --> 00:32:46.750 Hey. Who doesn't love hijinks? 00:32:52.166 --> 00:32:54.791 I'm not feeling it. 00:32:54.833 --> 00:32:56.750 I mean, I felt it when you shot me with a phaser. 00:32:57.958 --> 00:33:00.166 But no, not feeling it, either. 00:33:00.250 --> 00:33:02.458 Maybe it's because I didn't have a childhood like everyone else 00:33:02.500 --> 00:33:04.833 that I don't idealize childish behavior. 00:33:05.833 --> 00:33:09.041 So, are we done with this pointless exercise? 00:33:09.083 --> 00:33:11.791 - No. - No? 00:33:11.875 --> 00:33:14.583 - We're finishing the list. - Look, I know it was my idea, 00:33:14.625 --> 00:33:15.875 but, I mean, how much more insight into the crew 00:33:15.958 --> 00:33:17.291 do we actually need? 00:33:17.333 --> 00:33:19.000 Enterprise bingo. What's the point? 00:33:19.041 --> 00:33:20.666 A way to blow off steam? 00:33:20.750 --> 00:33:23.125 To do something risky just for the thrill of it. 00:33:23.166 --> 00:33:24.833 To break the rules. 00:33:24.875 --> 00:33:26.958 Only we make the rules. 00:33:27.000 --> 00:33:28.833 Bingo. 00:33:28.875 --> 00:33:30.583 Exactly. 00:33:30.625 --> 00:33:33.708 Which means we have to find another way to break them. 00:33:33.750 --> 00:33:35.375 Query. 00:33:35.375 --> 00:33:36.875 Is the R'ongovian Protectorate aware of 00:33:36.916 --> 00:33:38.875 the Klingon history of cultural domination? 00:33:38.916 --> 00:33:40.708 Response. 00:33:40.750 --> 00:33:42.750 Merely pointing out the risks of an alliance with the Klingons 00:33:42.791 --> 00:33:45.541 does not make an adequate argument for the Federation. 00:33:45.583 --> 00:33:47.666 Understandably, I'm trying to prepare you 00:33:47.708 --> 00:33:49.916 for the logical fallout should these negotiations fail. 00:33:49.958 --> 00:33:51.791 Which, in essence, is a threat. 00:33:51.833 --> 00:33:53.875 Is it just me or do the R'ongovians suddenly 00:33:53.875 --> 00:33:55.583 seem awfully Vulcan-y? 00:33:55.625 --> 00:33:58.333 Shh. We're supposed to be observers only. 00:33:58.375 --> 00:34:00.541 What is the logic of an alliance with a culture 00:34:00.583 --> 00:34:01.625 whose central purpose is the subjugation 00:34:01.666 --> 00:34:03.291 of other cultures to its own? 00:34:03.333 --> 00:34:04.958 What is the logic of an alliance with a Federation 00:34:05.000 --> 00:34:07.125 whose interdependence merely dilutes the cultures 00:34:07.166 --> 00:34:08.375 that comprise it? 00:34:11.125 --> 00:34:13.541 Spock can handle it. 00:34:16.708 --> 00:34:20.500 As a Vulcan, I sympathize with your fears-- 00:34:20.541 --> 00:34:22.791 that you will lose your culture to homogenization 00:34:22.833 --> 00:34:24.708 in a multilateral alliance like ours. 00:34:26.666 --> 00:34:28.750 There are times I wish I could return to Vulcan 00:34:28.791 --> 00:34:30.833 to focus on my culture, 00:34:30.875 --> 00:34:32.916 instead of traveling the galaxy focusing on Starfleet. 00:34:32.958 --> 00:34:35.208 I am confused. 00:34:35.250 --> 00:34:38.875 Are you saying that you do not value the Federation? 00:34:38.875 --> 00:34:40.625 Chris. Chris. What are you doing? 00:34:40.666 --> 00:34:42.041 My apologies, Captain, if I may interject? 00:34:42.083 --> 00:34:43.250 You may not. 00:34:43.291 --> 00:34:44.916 You are here as a courtesy. 00:34:44.958 --> 00:34:46.708 I am not speaking up on behalf of the Federation. 00:34:46.791 --> 00:34:49.083 Rather, I am speaking up on behalf of Lieutenant Spock. 00:34:49.125 --> 00:34:50.500 That is... 00:34:50.541 --> 00:34:51.791 What? 00:34:51.833 --> 00:34:53.791 We will allow it. 00:34:53.833 --> 00:34:55.375 Thank you. 00:34:57.041 --> 00:34:59.708 If I may, Spock. 00:35:01.208 --> 00:35:04.000 It is a noble sacrifice you've made, 00:35:04.041 --> 00:35:05.875 to spend so much time away from your own culture. 00:35:05.916 --> 00:35:09.000 It is? Yes, it is. 00:35:09.041 --> 00:35:10.875 Your commitment to the Federation 00:35:10.916 --> 00:35:13.416 and to understanding both the values and plights 00:35:13.458 --> 00:35:15.083 of cultures wildly different, 00:35:15.125 --> 00:35:17.375 sometimes at great personal cost, 00:35:17.416 --> 00:35:20.458 your constant striving for intellectual excellence 00:35:20.500 --> 00:35:24.625 and your commitment to the spirit of duty is inspirational. 00:35:24.666 --> 00:35:27.458 To answer the question, "Why the Federation?" 00:35:27.500 --> 00:35:30.000 one need only look across the table, Captain Vasso. 00:35:31.041 --> 00:35:33.833 You, Mr. Spock, 00:35:33.875 --> 00:35:36.208 are simply everything that is great about Starfleet. 00:35:37.208 --> 00:35:38.875 I... 00:35:41.416 --> 00:35:43.000 Thank you, Captain. 00:35:44.625 --> 00:35:47.041 I am so sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. 00:35:47.083 --> 00:35:50.291 I hope I haven't insulted you with my presence. 00:35:52.750 --> 00:35:53.916 I should never have put you in this position. 00:35:53.958 --> 00:35:55.750 Let's get you out of here. 00:35:57.708 --> 00:35:59.750 Wait. 00:35:59.791 --> 00:36:01.791 Your actions have impressed us, Captain, 00:36:01.833 --> 00:36:03.708 defending your crewman like that. 00:36:03.750 --> 00:36:05.875 We will conclude this session 00:36:05.916 --> 00:36:07.875 but will offer you the opportunity 00:36:07.958 --> 00:36:10.166 of summation before we leave. 00:36:56.958 --> 00:36:59.125 You sure you want me there? 00:36:59.166 --> 00:37:00.666 If I talk to him alone, 00:37:00.750 --> 00:37:02.333 he is likely to realize that something is amiss. 00:37:02.375 --> 00:37:05.416 If I bring a human ally to surrender negotiations, 00:37:05.458 --> 00:37:07.166 it might give me a chance. 00:37:10.500 --> 00:37:12.625 I believe it is your move. - Barjan. 00:37:12.666 --> 00:37:15.458 This is my colleague, Nurse Christine Chapel. 00:37:15.500 --> 00:37:18.208 I was clear that I would only speak to you alone, T'Pring. 00:37:18.291 --> 00:37:20.291 Given that you are v'tosh ka'tur, 00:37:20.333 --> 00:37:23.125 I did not think that you would object to a human joining us. 00:37:23.208 --> 00:37:25.416 I always found you curious among Vulcans, T'Pring, 00:37:25.458 --> 00:37:27.208 for your tolerance of these creatures. 00:37:27.250 --> 00:37:30.166 My sympathy for those without logic is why I am here. 00:37:30.208 --> 00:37:31.625 Given your position, 00:37:31.666 --> 00:37:33.208 I would think you would be more open-minded. 00:37:33.250 --> 00:37:35.125 It is one thing to see strength in emotion. 00:37:35.166 --> 00:37:37.833 It's another thing entirely to marry a half-human. 00:37:37.875 --> 00:37:41.458 It is well known you are betrothed to the son of Sarek. 00:37:41.541 --> 00:37:43.958 What of it? 00:37:44.000 --> 00:37:45.583 You defend Vulcan ideals with one hand, 00:37:45.625 --> 00:37:46.666 - insult them with the other. - Hey. 00:37:46.875 --> 00:37:50.458 A human's assessment is hardly the basis for insult. 00:37:50.500 --> 00:37:52.750 As fascinating as your opinions about humans are... 00:37:54.958 --> 00:37:57.666 ...logic dictates that I ask if there are any circumstances 00:37:57.750 --> 00:38:00.291 under which you would accept our offer of rehabilitation? 00:38:00.333 --> 00:38:02.416 At this point, no. 00:38:02.458 --> 00:38:04.208 See, that's a tell. 00:38:04.250 --> 00:38:07.000 You're here, ergo, you want something. 00:38:07.041 --> 00:38:09.291 Indeed. So what is it? 00:38:09.333 --> 00:38:11.958 Humans evolved from apes, did they not? 00:38:12.000 --> 00:38:13.916 You've kept many of their charming qualities, 00:38:13.958 --> 00:38:15.625 it would seem. 00:38:15.666 --> 00:38:17.666 I would caution you to stop insulting my companion. 00:38:17.708 --> 00:38:20.458 Would you lose the opportunity to bring me in over mere words? 00:38:20.500 --> 00:38:23.125 - Indeed, I would. - That doesn't seem very logical. 00:38:23.208 --> 00:38:24.916 Says a Vulcan who has rejected logic. 00:38:27.625 --> 00:38:29.291 To tell you the truth, I came here today 00:38:29.333 --> 00:38:33.000 with every intention of considering rehabilitation. 00:38:35.125 --> 00:38:38.041 But the company you keep changed my mind. 00:38:38.083 --> 00:38:40.291 You listen here, you... 00:38:44.333 --> 00:38:46.250 Perhaps we should keep the details of how exactly 00:38:46.291 --> 00:38:48.833 we captured Barjan between us. 00:38:48.875 --> 00:38:51.875 My response was a tad... 00:38:51.916 --> 00:38:53.291 too human. 00:38:54.375 --> 00:38:56.583 I'd say just the right amount. 00:39:04.458 --> 00:39:07.708 In all my time studying Vulcan medicine, 00:39:07.750 --> 00:39:11.208 I never got to deal with a katric transfer. 00:39:11.250 --> 00:39:12.541 They are exceedingly rare. 00:39:12.583 --> 00:39:15.375 Glucose levels steady. 00:39:15.416 --> 00:39:17.291 Cortical patterns holding. 00:39:17.333 --> 00:39:20.625 And what is this noxious paste you are applying to our skulls? 00:39:20.666 --> 00:39:22.708 Ground Nivallan sea urchin. 00:39:22.791 --> 00:39:25.666 It's nutrient-rich, water-resistant 00:39:25.750 --> 00:39:28.583 and a pretty good match for Vulcan skin, 00:39:28.625 --> 00:39:30.458 electromagnetically-speaking. 00:39:30.500 --> 00:39:32.125 He's been dying to use this stuff 00:39:32.166 --> 00:39:33.708 ever since he picked it up. 00:39:33.750 --> 00:39:36.791 Trust me, this will become Federation-standard. 00:39:36.833 --> 00:39:38.000 Eventually. 00:39:43.541 --> 00:39:46.375 And now that you've covered our heads in sea urchin paste? 00:39:46.416 --> 00:39:47.958 Cortical stimulation will mimic 00:39:48.000 --> 00:39:49.833 the original brain patterns of your host body, 00:39:49.875 --> 00:39:53.875 making it uncomfortable for any visitors in there. 00:39:55.041 --> 00:39:56.791 We zap you, you switch back. 00:39:56.833 --> 00:39:59.041 Theoretically. 00:39:59.125 --> 00:40:00.625 Theoretically? 00:40:00.666 --> 00:40:03.458 Katras bridge the gap between medicine and... 00:40:03.500 --> 00:40:04.458 something else. 00:40:04.500 --> 00:40:06.083 Magic? 00:40:06.125 --> 00:40:08.125 The mind. 00:40:08.166 --> 00:40:10.791 So it's not cut-and-dry. 00:40:11.791 --> 00:40:13.333 Emotion plays a part. 00:40:15.958 --> 00:40:17.958 I think that's what happened here. 00:40:30.833 --> 00:40:33.250 They're gonna nerve pinch us for this, aren't they? 00:40:33.291 --> 00:40:37.625 Yes, probably. 00:40:52.083 --> 00:40:54.291 Nurse Chapel. 00:40:54.333 --> 00:40:56.958 You know you can call me Christine. 00:40:57.000 --> 00:40:59.083 Christine. 00:40:59.125 --> 00:41:02.000 I want to thank you again for your help. 00:41:02.041 --> 00:41:03.375 Hey, no big deal. 00:41:05.250 --> 00:41:06.500 Perhaps not. 00:41:06.541 --> 00:41:10.708 But for me the deal was very big. 00:41:10.750 --> 00:41:11.916 Very big, indeed. 00:41:13.875 --> 00:41:16.041 Just try to be honest 00:41:16.083 --> 00:41:18.416 with what you can and can't offer from now on. 00:41:18.458 --> 00:41:19.750 You needn't worry. 00:41:19.791 --> 00:41:21.416 Vulcans cannot lie. 00:41:21.458 --> 00:41:24.875 At least, not in the way that humans can. 00:41:28.083 --> 00:41:30.541 I mean honest with yourself. 00:41:42.458 --> 00:41:45.333 more concerned about my duty to Starfleet 00:41:45.375 --> 00:41:48.166 than to my culture 00:41:48.208 --> 00:41:49.666 or my betrothed. 00:41:54.541 --> 00:41:57.916 In Starfleet, I am accepted for who I am. 00:41:59.708 --> 00:42:03.333 Half-Vulcan, half-human. 00:42:04.458 --> 00:42:05.583 I am... 00:42:07.625 --> 00:42:10.250 ...quite simply, Spock. 00:42:11.958 --> 00:42:14.291 I know how much you value duty. 00:42:16.791 --> 00:42:21.875 And I feared that you saw our relationship as just that: 00:42:21.916 --> 00:42:24.375 a duty, 00:42:24.416 --> 00:42:26.416 rather than something more. 00:42:28.708 --> 00:42:31.666 We must both want to be here. 00:42:36.708 --> 00:42:38.291 Do you know what you're gonna say to them, sir? 00:42:38.333 --> 00:42:39.708 I certainly hope so. 00:42:40.958 --> 00:42:42.875 Come on, Bob. Where's the drama in that? 00:42:48.958 --> 00:42:52.750 Well, Captain. Tell us. 00:42:54.833 --> 00:42:57.375 Why should we ally with your Federation? 00:42:57.416 --> 00:43:00.166 - Easy. You shouldn't. - Chris. 00:43:00.208 --> 00:43:02.166 Why would you want to turn our enemies into your enemies? 00:43:03.416 --> 00:43:05.291 We're just a few years clear of the Klingon War. 00:43:05.333 --> 00:43:07.291 The Romulans are out there biding their time. 00:43:07.333 --> 00:43:09.916 Who knows what species we'll piss off next? 00:43:09.958 --> 00:43:11.375 And it's not like we've coming to you 00:43:11.416 --> 00:43:12.666 with any great respect for your culture. 00:43:12.708 --> 00:43:14.333 We barely know anything about it. 00:43:14.375 --> 00:43:16.250 Now, it's pretty clear we're only interested in you 00:43:16.291 --> 00:43:18.166 for your territory. 00:43:18.208 --> 00:43:20.250 And what would you get in return? 00:43:20.291 --> 00:43:23.000 The hypothetical benefit of new trade markets? 00:43:23.041 --> 00:43:24.625 Scientific advancement? 00:43:24.666 --> 00:43:26.666 Our promise of support in the event of a crisis 00:43:26.708 --> 00:43:28.166 which will probably only come about 00:43:28.208 --> 00:43:30.000 because you've thrown your lot in with us? 00:43:30.041 --> 00:43:31.833 No. 00:43:31.875 --> 00:43:33.500 The Federation has lots to offer, sure, 00:43:33.583 --> 00:43:36.083 but it always exacts a price. 00:43:36.125 --> 00:43:37.583 You have good reason to suspect 00:43:37.625 --> 00:43:39.666 that price is too high for you to pay. 00:43:50.250 --> 00:43:52.041 Thank you. 00:44:01.791 --> 00:44:04.500 - Chris, what the hell was that? - Playing a hunch. 00:44:06.333 --> 00:44:08.125 You're risking an alliance that could be the key 00:44:08.166 --> 00:44:10.291 to the Federation's future security on a hunch? 00:44:11.333 --> 00:44:13.291 - It's a good hunch. - Chris. 00:44:13.333 --> 00:44:15.000 The R'ongovians were 00:44:15.041 --> 00:44:17.791 rude to the Tellarites, 00:44:17.833 --> 00:44:19.666 reasonable with us 00:44:19.708 --> 00:44:21.958 and deeply logical when talking to a Vulcan. 00:44:22.000 --> 00:44:25.166 So, you're saying they copy 00:44:25.208 --> 00:44:26.791 anyone they come into contact with? 00:44:26.833 --> 00:44:29.000 Yeah, that's what I thought at first. 00:44:29.041 --> 00:44:30.875 And then it occurred to me, 00:44:30.916 --> 00:44:33.291 what if this was a diplomatic technique? 00:44:34.291 --> 00:44:36.166 They responded positively when I took Spock's side, 00:44:36.250 --> 00:44:38.958 even though it was in direct violation of what they'd asked. 00:44:39.000 --> 00:44:41.416 Maybe they're just looking for somebody 00:44:41.458 --> 00:44:43.625 to take their point of view. 00:44:43.666 --> 00:44:45.125 Radical empathy. 00:44:45.166 --> 00:44:47.875 Maybe what they value the most in others 00:44:47.916 --> 00:44:52.458 is the capacity to see things their way. 00:45:01.000 --> 00:45:03.208 They're flying our flag. 00:45:05.583 --> 00:45:07.708 Looks like we have a new ally. 00:45:09.000 --> 00:45:10.875 Hell of a job, Chris. 00:45:25.666 --> 00:45:27.750 One thing's for sure, 00:45:27.791 --> 00:45:30.875 no one's signed the scorch like this before. 00:45:30.916 --> 00:45:34.625 And we're 100% sure the force field will hold? 00:45:38.833 --> 00:45:41.500 99%, at least. 00:45:44.000 --> 00:45:45.916 Well, we did it. 00:45:45.958 --> 00:45:48.208 Broke the rules. 00:45:48.250 --> 00:45:50.583 I mean, there has to be a rule against this, right? 00:45:50.625 --> 00:45:52.208 Has to be. 00:46:00.291 --> 00:46:02.250 Is that the scorch? 00:46:03.875 --> 00:46:06.916 The oldest unreplaced piece 00:46:06.958 --> 00:46:09.625 of the Enterprise's hull. 00:46:10.708 --> 00:46:12.750 It's supposed to be good luck to sign it. 00:46:37.833 --> 00:46:39.208 Una. 00:46:49.083 --> 00:46:50.375 It's... 00:47:07.208 --> 00:47:10.458 Yeah. It is. 00:47:20.041 --> 00:47:23.166 Maybe try that next time you're in a relationship. 00:47:23.208 --> 00:47:24.666 Try what? 00:47:24.708 --> 00:47:26.500 Being honest. 00:47:26.541 --> 00:47:28.291 Nah, that means the relationship might get serious. 00:47:28.291 --> 00:47:29.958 So? 00:47:33.208 --> 00:47:35.083 It would have to be the right guy. 00:47:36.875 --> 00:47:39.291 I, uh, I... 00:47:39.333 --> 00:47:40.541 What? 00:47:40.583 --> 00:47:42.791 Nothing. No. 00:47:42.833 --> 00:47:44.250 Mm-mmm. 00:47:45.875 --> 00:47:48.083 They blow away 00:47:50.125 --> 00:47:53.500 Never to say 00:47:53.541 --> 00:47:55.250 Never 00:47:55.291 --> 00:47:59.583 Never to tell them again 00:48:02.916 --> 00:48:06.125 I've been looking for love 00:48:07.250 --> 00:48:10.500 In all the wrong places 00:48:11.791 --> 00:48:15.625 I've been looking for love 00:48:15.666 --> 00:48:19.041 On all the wrong faces 00:48:20.166 --> 00:48:24.041 And I know, I know 00:48:24.125 --> 00:48:27.416 That I keep on searching 00:48:28.833 --> 00:48:32.583 'Cause this ain't love 00:48:32.625 --> 00:48:34.583 That I found with you 00:48:37.291 --> 00:48:40.916 Sometimes I feel like I 00:48:40.958 --> 00:48:43.916 Got all the riches, baby.