STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Sarek" #40273-171 From an unpublished story by Marc Cushman & Jake Jacobs Television Story & Teleplay by Peter S. Beagle Directed by Les Landau THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT. Copyright 1990 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department. FINAL DRAFT MARCH 5, 1990 STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - CAST STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Sarek" CAST PICARD SAREK RIKER PERRIN DATA SAKKATH BEVERLY KI MENDROSSEN TROI GEORDI WORF WESLEY O'BRIEN SCIENCE CREWMEMBER Non-Speaking SUPERNUMERARIES SEVERAL CREWMEMBERS MUSICIANS MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INJURED CREWPERSON HONOR GUARD (4) STAR TREK: "Sarek" 3/5/90 - SETS STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Sarek" SETS INTERIORS EXTERIORS USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM OBSERVATION LOUNGE CONFERENCE ROOM TRANSPORTER ROOM CORRIDOR TURBOLIFT TEN-FORWARD BEVERLY'S OFFICE PICARD'S QUARTERS SAREK'S GUEST QUARTERS SHIP'S THEATRE STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Sarek" PRONUNCIATION GUIDE BENDII BEN-die CORIDAN CORE-ah-don KI MENDROSSEN KEY men-DROH-zhen LEGARANS leh-GAIR-uns PERRIN PER-in SAKKATH SAK-uth SAREK SAR (rhymes with FAR)-eck STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - TEASER 1. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Sarek" TEASER FADE IN: 1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) The ship is in orbit around a red/brown planet. PICARD (V.O.) Captain's log, Stardate 43917.4 The Enterprise has been given the singular honor of hosting the first face to face meeting between the Federation and the mysterious race of beings known as the Legarans. We are in orbit around Vulcan preparing to welcome aboard the Federation ambassador that has made this historic event possible. 2 INT. CORRIDOR PICARD and RIKER are walking to the Transporter Room. They are in dress uniforms. RIKER (slightly awed) I can remember studying his career in school... the treaty of Alpha Cygnus Nine, the Coridan admission to the Federation, the Klingon Alliance... PICARD I met him once... Many years ago, just briefly at his son's wedding. (smiles at memory) But I'll tell you it was quite a moment for a young lieutenant. Standing in the presence of such history... I was a little tongue-tied to be quite frank... RIKER You... tongue-tied? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - TEASER 2. 2 CONTINUED: PICARD Indeed. After all, how does one make small talk with a man who has virtually shaped the Federation... RIKER Is it true that he'll be retiring after this mission? PICARD Unofficially, that's what I hear. And what a crowning achievement this will be to his career. The benefits of relations with the Legarans are incalculable. They have arrived at the Transporter Room. 3 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL) There are FOUR CREWMEMBERS forming an honor guard on either side of the transporter stage. They stand at attention. O'BRIEN is at the console, as KI MENDROSSEN (a human -- fifty-five, stocky, comp), and SAKKATH (A Vulcan, early twenties) MATERIALIZE on the pads. They step off. MENDROSSEN Ah... Captain Picard. I am Ki Mendrossen, the ambassador's chief of staff. This is Sakkath, his personal assistant. PICARD Has the ambassador been delayed? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - TEASER 3. 3 CONTINUED: MENDROSSEN He will be joining us momentarily. But first we must discuss some matters of the utmost delicacy. Picard and Riker exchange a quick look. What's going on? PICARD By all means. MENDROSSEN To be frank Captain, the ambassador is not a young man. He tires easily. SAKKATH He is going to need a great deal of rest to prepare himself for the difficult job that awaits him. MENDROSSEN Which is why it's imperative that he be allowed to conserve his strength. I must request that you dispense with any official ceremonies you would normally accord a visitor of his rank. RIKER We had planned for a ship's concert this evening. PICARD Yes, I believe that the ambassador is extremely fond of Mozart. Mendrossen reluctantly shakes his head. MENDROSSEN I'm afraid it would be impossible for him to attend. Upon his arrival he will be taken directly to his quarters where he will remain in seclusion until we reach Legara Four. PICARD You have my assurance that the ambassador will not be disturbed during our voyage. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - TEASER 4. 3 CONTINUED: (2) Mendrossen relaxes, an ingratiating smile. MENDROSSEN That's all we ask. Well, now... that's settled. The ambassador is waiting. Picard nods to O'Brien who works his controls. 4 TRANSPORTER (OPTICAL) SAREK and his wife, PERRIN (a human) MATERIALIZE. Sarek is indeed old, but immensely commanding. A genuinely regal figure. Perrin is much younger -- about Picard's age -- poised and charming, with an immediate warmth about her. PICARD Welcome aboard the Enterprise Ambassador Sarek. SAREK We come to serve. PICARD Your service honors us. SAREK Allow me to present she who is my wife. PICARD Mrs. Sarek. PERRIN Please call me Perrin, Captain. PICARD This is my first officer, Commander Riker. Riker and Sarek exchange nods. PERRIN Captain, if you'd be so kind as to show us to our quarters. SAREK I prefer to view the conference room first. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - TEASER 5. 4 CONTINUED: Mendrossen moves closer to Sarek. MENDROSSEN Ambassador, I'm sure Sakkath and I can handle all the necessary details... SAREK I will examine it for myself. An awkward moment as Mendrossen and Perrin exchange a brief glance. PERRIN Dear, perhaps it would be best if we settled in first. Sarek silences her with a look. SAREK They worry about my health, Captain. Too much. (a beat) You will take me to the conference room, please. And there's no doubt that he means it. RIKER If you'll follow me, sir. Mendrossen and Sakkath close in behind Sarek as Riker leads them out of the Transporter Room. Perrin looks back and smiles at Picard in gracious apology. 5 CLOSE ON PICARD Things haven't gone at all the way he expected. He doesn't look troubled, exactly -- only wondering... FADE OUT. END OF TEASER STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE 6. ACT ONE FADE IN: 6 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM The room is currently dominated by a large bulky tank about chest high containing a gaseous/liquid revolting mixture. GEORDI, WESLEY, and a few SUPERNUMERARIES are busily connecting a complicated series of pipes and cables around the tank. There are a few pictures on the walls and a generic table with chairs. Wesley peers into the tank with disgust. WESLEY Are the Legarans really going to sit in this stuff? GEORDI Well, I'm sure not. WESLEY Can you believe this smell? GEORDI What smell? Wesley looks up in surprise. Geordi laughs and Wesley gives him an abashed grin. GEORDI What can I say... to us it's a slime pit, to them it's home. WESLEY (a little eager) The environmental controls are ready. What's next? GEORDI Why? Are you in some kind of hurry? WESLEY I have... sort of a date. GEORDI (surprised) With who? WESLEY (shy, but proud) Ensign Dumont. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE 7. 6 CONTINUED: GEORDI (whistles) That is one attractive lady. I've got to admit I'm surprised. WESLEY (grinning) What, that she'd go out with me? GEORDI No, that you had the nerve to ask her. Way to go Wesley. Sarek, Sakkath, Perrin, Picard and Riker ENTER. Sarek walks to the center of the room, looks things over and is immediately displeased. Sarek's attitude is irritated and he seems to grow more agitated by the moment. SAREK The room is not ready. PICARD No Ambassador. Commander La Forge and Ensign Crusher are--- SAREK The Legarans are very sensitive in matters of protocol. You will remove all furniture from the room. The walls must be bare. MENDROSSEN I'm sure that by the time the Legarans arrive, everything will be set up according to our specifications. Isn't that right, Captain? PICARD Ambassador, please be assured that everything will be ready by the time the conference begins. PERRIN My husband and I have every confidence in you, Captain. Sarek continues to look over the room. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE 8. 6 CONTINUED: (2) SAREK (voice rises slightly) I have worked for ninety-three years in preparation for this meeting. It is vital that no detail be overlooked. Sakkath moves next to Sarek. As Sakkath looks at Sarek, there is a subtle change in Sarek's demeanor. He becomes more impassive, less irritated. The interaction between Sakkath and Sarek should not be immediately obvious. SAKKATH Perhaps we should allow these gentlemen to return to their work, Ambassador. SAREK That will be acceptable. Sarek leads the way back out of the room with Sakkath and Mendrossen. As he reaches the doorway Sarek pauses and looks at the wall. SAREK These walls are too bright. Sarek, Sakkath and Mendrossen EXIT. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE 9. 7 OMITTED 8 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) The ship goes into warp. 9 INT. MAIN BRIDGE Picard and Riker (now in standard uniforms) at Command along with TROI. WORF at his station. TROI So what was the ambassador like? RIKER The way Mendrossen described him, I expected him to be a frail old man. PICARD I hope I'm that frail when I'm two hundred and two. His aides did seem a little overprotective, didn't they? RIKER From what I could see, the ambassador doesn't need to be protected from anything. PICARD Nevertheless, we will honor Mister Mendrossen's request and allow Ambassador Sarek his privacy. (beat, sighs) I suppose they were foolish and vain, my expectations of this voyage. Sharing his thoughts, his memories, his unique understanding of the history he has made... TROI Does this mean you're going to cancel the concert this evening? PICARD No, the concert will go on as scheduled. But it is a pity that the guest of honor will be absent. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE 9A. 9 CONTINUED: RIKER For all we know, the ambassador might enjoy an evening's entertainment... TROI (to Picard) Why not ask his wife if she'd like to attend? Picard considers this for a beat. He nods. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE 10. 9 CONTINUED: PICARD I think that's an excellent idea. Riker smiles in approval. Picard stands. PICARD The bridge is yours, Number One. Picard heads for the turbolift. 10 INT. GUEST QUARTERS The door CHIMES. The blinds over the windows are closed. As Perrin moves toward the door, we can see that she looks very tired, almost exhausted. She presses the control panel and the door slides open, revealing Picard. PERRIN Come in, Captain. PICARD I hope I'm not intruding. PERRIN Not at all. But I'm afraid that Sarek is in meditation at the moment. PICARD Actually, I came to see you. Perrin leads him into the room. PERRIN (lightly) Why, how nice Captain. I so rarely get visitors of my own. Usually everyone wants to see the ambassador. PICARD I find that hard to believe. Perrin smiles at him warmly. She indicates a seat for the captain and they both sit down. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT ONE 11. 10 CONTINUED: PERRIN These quarters are lovely. (beat) The ambassador and I were both very pleased when we heard that the negotiations would take place aboard the flagship of the Federation. PICARD The honor is ours. PERRIN My husband has followed your career with interest. He finds it to be satisfactory. PICARD (reacts with pleasure) High praise from a Vulcan. PERRIN Ah, then you have had experience with Vulcans, Captain. Some people who expect an emotional response often find Vulcans quite cold when they are merely being... PICARD Logical. PERRIN Exactly. PICARD I have come to extend my personal invitation to you... and your husband, if he is available, to attend a Mozart recital this evening. And now Perrin's face really brightens in anticipation. PERRIN Mozart? That would be wonderful. Any chance that they will be performing the string quartet number six? PICARD I'm sure it could be arranged. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE 12. 10 CONTINUED: (2) PERRIN It's a very tempting offer... (looks over at door to adjacent room) I doubt that the ambassador will be able to attend, but I will make it a point to ask him. Picard stands and Perrin escorts him to the door. PICARD Well, then I hope to see you tonight. PERRIN As do I. Picard EXITS. 11 CLOSE ON PERRIN as she turns away from the door. Her face clouds slightly as she moves toward the closed door to the adjacent room. 12 INT. SLEEPING QUARTERS Sarek is kneeling on a angled stool (like a computer stool). His eyes are wide open, and his expression is not calm and distant, but conscious and troubled. 13 ANGLE ON DOOR The door slides aside and Perrin ENTERS. The easy, light manner that she showed to Picard is gone. This is a deeply worried woman. She goes over to Sarek and puts her hand on his shoulder. Sarek looks up at her. PERRIN You are still unable to meditate? SAREK It is of no importance. PERRIN It has eluded you for many weeks. Sarek gets up, towers over his wife with a vague air of threat. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE 13. 13 CONTINUED: SAREK (low) I said, it is of no importance. PERRIN (not backing down) You know I am right. SAREK My wife, you will leave me now. I require solitude. There is a beat of silence as Perrin considers refusing. She thinks better of it, then EXITS. PUSH IN on Sarek... and we see a flicker of turmoil within. 14 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM Geordi and Wesley are still working on the tanks. The supernumeraries are no longer present. The pictures and furnishings seen earlier have been removed. WESLEY The temperature in the tank is now one hundred fifty degrees Celsius. GEORDI Okay, lock it off. Wesley works the control on the tank. He turns back to Geordi and his tone of voice suddenly becomes somewhat surly. WESLEY Is that it? Can I get out of here? And at first it just seems like kidding around... GEORDI What's your hurry? You don't really think something's gonna happen between you and Suzanne Dumont... WESLEY At least I'm not spending the night with a good book like some people... STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE 14. 14 CONTINUED: And now slowly it begins to turn into something more... with just an edge -- GEORDI What's that supposed to mean? WESLEY Just what it sounds like. GEORDI You'd get more action out of a good book than you'll ever see on this date, I guarantee it... she's not going to waste her time with someone like you. And now this is really getting nasty... WESLEY Someone like me? GEORDI She's way out of your league. WESLEY Since when did you become an expert on women? GEORDI Compared to you, every man on this ship is an expert on women. WESLEY At least I don't have to find my women in the Holodeck! GEORDI (deadly) What did you say? WESLEY You heard me! Wesley shoves Geordi hard. Geordi looks like he's going to take Wesley apart when... 15 NEW ANGLE Riker ENTERS. He looks at the two of them as they glare at each other. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE 15. 15 CONTINUED: RIKER Something wrong? They don't respond, but continue to stare at each other. RIKER (edge of command in voice) I asked a question. GEORDI No, sir. Nothing wrong here. WESLEY (to Riker) May I be excused, Commander? Riker nods and Wesley EXITS. Riker looks at Geordi and his voice is a little less official. RIKER Anything you want to talk about, Geordi? GEORDI No, sir. Geordi returns to the tanks. On Riker's puzzled expression... FADE OUT. END OF ACT ONE STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT TWO 16. ACT TWO FADE IN: 16 INT. SHIP'S THEATER The ship's concert has not yet begun, but SUPERNUMERARIES are filing into the room. On stage, a string quartet with DATA prominent among them, is tuning up. 17 OMITTED 18 ON PICARD AND RIKER as they ENTER and move to their seats. PICARD I noticed that Lieutenant Worf put Ensign D'Amato on report... for insubordination. RIKER D'Amato's been an exemplary officer. They sit. BEVERLY and TROI are seated nearby. PICARD Indeed he has. Look into it, Number One. (beat) I assume work has been progressing in the conference room? RIKER Yes, sir. I checked on Geordi and Wesley a few hours ago. (beat while he wonders whether to mention it) For a moment there... I thought that the two of them were actually going to... hit one another. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO 17. 18 CONTINUED: Picard notices something o.s. and stands up. 19 NEW ANGLE including doorway. Sarek and Perrin have entered. Mendrossen is behind them and Sakkath is close by Sarek. Everyone in the theater stands. FOLLOW THEM as they walk over to where Picard and Riker are waiting. PICARD Ambassador Sarek, Perrin... on behalf of my entire crew, welcome. Picard and Perrin exchange a smile. Sarek notices this. SAREK It was my wife's suggestion that we attend... and it seemed an ideal diversion. My wife can be quite logical when she so chooses. Perrin only smiles wider. MENDROSSEN (jovially) It seems the ambassador had more free time than I anticipated. Picard waves over Data who walks over carrying his violin. PICARD This is Commander Data. He will be the featured soloist this evening. DATA (to Perrin) We will start the evening with Mozart's string quartet number six. I am programmed to reproduce the individual musical styles of over three hundred concert violinists, including Heifitz, Menuhin, Grak-tay and Tataglia. Do you have a preference? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO 18. 19 CONTINUED: Both Perrin and Sarek are impressed. Perrin looks to Sarek and he indicates that the choice is hers. PERRIN Tataglia would be lovely. DATA I hope you find the performance pleasing. PERRIN I look forward to it. Picard indicates their seats and turns to Data. PICARD At your convenience, Commander. 20 NEW ANGLE Data walks over to stage, nods to the other musicians and begins to play. 21 NEW ANGLE Perrin and Sarek appear to be concentrating on the music while Mendrossen and Sakkath keep stealing glances at Sarek. TIME CUT: 22 ANGLE ON STAGE The musicians are playing a new piece of music. Data is giving a perfect performance. This piece must be very emotional. (Note: it is the beauty of the music which creates the emotional response in the audience... a perhaps familiar melody that stirs memories.) 23 ANGLE ON CROWD We PAN across the gathered crewmen and we can see that they are caught up in the lovely music. END PAN on Sarek, who seems surprisingly moved. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO 19. 23A ON TROI She is listening to the music. She suddenly senses something odd and looks around the room in puzzlement. 23B NEW ANGLE on Mendrossen and Sakkath. Sakkath has noticed Sarek's change of mood and is leaning over to whisper something to Mendrossen. They look at Sarek with alarm. Mendrossen tries to get Perrin's attention in front of him, cannot do it... 23C ON SAREK getting very caught up in the moment. 23D thru OMITTED 23H 23I ECU - SAREK'S EYE as a tear begins to form. 23J SAKKATH - CU straining with his mind, trying to reach out telepathically to Sarek. 23K ANGLE - SAREK in the foreground, Picard behind him... Picard (or for that matter any other member of the crew) cannot see Sarek's face from his angle, so he is unaware of what's happening... although he may respond to some movement in Sarek's party. 23L THE TEAR rolls slowly down Sarek's cheek. 23M ON PERRIN who glances over and sees the tear... a second of panic crosses her eyes, then she quickly leans over and whispers something to her husband, using the excuse to try and wipe... STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT TWO 20. 23N CLOSE - SAREK'S CHEEK but the tear just escapes her touch and... 23O PICARD'S EYES glance toward Sarek and Perrin whispering... 23P ANGLE - PICARD'S POV - SAREK'S PROFILE backlit by the stage lights... as the tear drop glistens. 23Q PICARD - CLOSE reacts. 23R ANGLE as Perrin and Sarek stand and leave. 23S ON TROI as she watches them leave. 23T ON PICARD thinking about what's just happened. 24 thru OMITTED 25 25A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) The ship still at warp. 26 OMITTED 27 INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE Wesley ENTERS. Beverly is drinking tea and reading a medical journal on the terminal. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT TWO 21. 27 CONTINUED: WESLEY Hi Mom. I got a message you wanted to see me? BEVERLY I thought you were going to be at the concert last night. WESLEY I said I might be going. Suzanne wanted to go to the arboretum. Wesley is unconcerned at this point. Beverly, however, is starting a slow burn. BEVERLY Captain Picard asked where you were. I don't like having to make excuses for you. WESLEY (surprised) Excuses? Come on, Mom... it wasn't an official function. Wesley picks up some small art object from a table and starts to absently toy with it. Beverly grabs it from him. BEVERLY You have responsibilities young man and I expect you to live up to them! STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO 22. 27 CONTINUED: (2) WESLEY Don't you think you're overreacting a little? BEVERLY Don't talk back to me! WESLEY (hurt) Okay, I won't. Wesley turns and tries to leave. Beverly grabs him and yanks him back. BEVERLY Where do you think you're going? WESLEY (strong) Away from you. Beverly slaps him hard. Wesley is clearly shocked. WESLEY Mom! There is a long beat as Beverly realizes what she's done. As they stand there in silence, staring at each other, it is hard to say which one is more hurt or shocked. 28 OMITTED 28A INT. TROI'S OFFICE Troi and Beverly are discussing the incident in Beverly's quarters. Beverly is extremely upset and is pacing around the room. BEVERLY ... and then I just slapped him. Really hard. (incredulous) I slapped Wesley. TROI Do you know why you did it? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT TWO 23. 28A CONTINUED: BEVERLY (on the verge of tears) I never hit my son in his life. TROI (soothing, yet with trace of urgency) Beverly, this is important. What were you thinking when you hit Wes? BEVERLY (thinks for a beat) That's just it... I wasn't thinking about anything. I was... just angry... so angry. TROI And Wesley didn't provoke you in any way? It wasn't anything he said, anything he did? BEVERLY No. It was a sudden... burst of anger. I still can't believe I did it. Beverly sits on the couch and puts her head in her hands. Troi comes over to her and tries to comfort her. TROI I don't know why you did it either, Beverly. But I can tell you that I've heard the same kind of story from ten different people in the past two days. Off Beverly's reaction. 29 INT. MAIN BRIDGE A few hours later. Data is giving Sakkath a tour of the bridge. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO 24. 29 CONTINUED: SAKKATH (looks at center stations) This is your Command Center. DATA Yes. It is normally occupied by Captain Picard, Commander Riker, and Counselor Troi. SAKKATH Counselor Troi is Betazoid? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO 25. 29 CONTINUED: (2) DATA Half-Betazoid. Her father was human. A slight frown crosses Sakkath's features. SAKKATH Then she is not a true telepath? DATA Her skills are empathic in nature. She can sense the emotions of other beings. Sakkath's frown deepens slightly at this news. He seems troubled by something, but his Vulcan reserve makes even this observation difficult. Sakkath continues after a momentary pause. SAKKATH What is Captain Picard's background in diplomacy? DATA (surprised) Extensive. The captain's first diplomatic contact dates back to Stardate--- SAKKATH And what of his knowledge of the Legarans? Would he be able to conduct negotiations with the Legarans should the need arise? DATA (puzzled) Do you foresee such a circumstance occurring? Is Ambassador Sarek unable to -- SAKKATH (smoothly) Forgive me. I was merely exploring various possible permutations of our mission. (beat) Your tour of the bridge has been most informative. Sakkath heads for the turbolift and then EXITS. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO 26. 30 INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL) O'Brien and TWO TRANSPORTER TECHNICIANS get drinks from the bar and head over to a table which is currently occupied by THREE CREWMEN wearing science uniforms. O'Brien gives the science crewmen a friendly grin. O'BRIEN Excuse me, we were sitting here. SCIENCE CREWMAN (shrugging) Well, we're sitting here now. O'BRIEN (smiles with edge) Come on fella... this is our table. SCIENCE CREWMAN (unimpressed) Really? (looks over table) Funny... I don't see your name on it. O'BRIEN (forcing his voice to be light) Didn't your mother teach you manners? The science crewman and his companions stand up. The tension level has just risen several notches. 31 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL) as Geordi smoothly intercedes between O'Brien and the science crewman. GEORDI Hey guys, some kind of problem here? O'BRIEN There seems to be a question of who's table this is. GEORDI (light) There are plenty of other tables. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO 27. 31 CONTINUED: O'BRIEN (trying to lighten up) I suppose you're right. GEORDI Why don't I get everyone another round of drinks? Everyone relaxes and smiles. It appears that Geordi has defused the situation. 32 INT. CORRIDOR/TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL) Outside Ten-Forward. Riker and Worf are walking to Ten-Forward doors. RIKER I don't need to tell you that insubordination is a serious charge to level against any officer. WORF I am aware of that Commander. However, Ensign D'Amato directly challenged my authority. RIKER Is it my imagination, or have tempers aboard this ship been getting a little frayed lately? WORF I hadn't noticed. The doors to Ten-Forward OPEN. Inside a full scale bar fight has broken out. O'Brien and the science crewman are grappling with each other while other crewmembers are hitting each other at random. There are clearly no sides here, just absolute chaos. WORF I see what you mean. Riker spots Geordi trying to pull some combatants apart. RIKER Geordi, what the hell is going on here? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO 28. 32 CONTINUED: GEORDI I wish I knew. WORF (hits combadge) Security team to Ten-Forward. Riker grabs a fighting crewman and pulls him off someone else. RIKER All right, that's enough! The crewman reacts by decking Riker with a punch. Worf growls and wades into the fight to protect Riker. FADE OUT. END OF ACT TWO STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE 29. ACT THREE FADE IN: 33 INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL) Starting on Beverly treating a cut on Geordi's mouth... GEORDI ... and the next thing I know somebody's left hook is on its way to my chin. Pulling back to see Picard, Riker, Worf, Troi surveying the damage. SEVERAL CREWMEMBERS are clearing away some of the debris. TROI Captain, this is not an isolated incident. There have been reports of random violence all over the ship... PICARD (reacts) Are you suggesting it is somehow contagious? BEVERLY There's no indication of a virus or bacteria... I've run every test I know... I've checked the water, the food replicators, airborne samples... PICARD This is one hell of a time... (beat, to Riker) Whatever it is, I don't want it to affect the ambassador... I want his quarters isolated from the rest of the crew until we can identify the cause. TROI It's not that simple, Captain. Off Picard's look -- STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE 30. 33 CONTINUED: BEVERLY We've been able to determine that these outbreaks of violence started... at virtually the same time Sarek's party beamed aboard the ship. Picard reacts and... 33A INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE Picard, Beverly and Troi. Picard is quite shaken by this turn of events. BEVERLY We do have a working theory... Glancing with import at Troi. A deep breath and... BEVERLY We believe it's possible that Ambassador Sarek himself is responsible for these incidents. PICARD Sarek? TROI I felt something from him during the concert... it was vague and undefined... but very disturbing... PICARD (a small realization) He cried. I saw that. I didn't believe it. A Vulcan moved to tears by music... ? TROI Vulcans have the same basic emotions that we do. But they have learned to repress them. At the concert, I was sensing that Sarek had lost control... PICARD What would cause such a loss of control? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE 31. 33A CONTINUED: BEVERLY There is a very rare condition that sometimes affects Vulcans over the age of two hundred. Bendii Syndrome. TROI The early symptoms include sudden bursts of emotion, mostly irrational anger. Eventually, all emotional control is lost. PICARD I can't imagine anything that would be more offensive to a Vulcan. Their emotional detachment is the very core of their being. (beat) But why would it affect others aboard the ship? TROI Vulcans possess telepathic ability. Sarek could be unintentionally projecting these intense emotions onto other people... at random. Picard's expression becomes more grim as he realizes the broader implications. PICARD And when the Legarans beam aboard... BEVERLY They could very well be affected too. PICARD Is there a treatment? BEVERLY (shakes her head, no) Can't anyone take his place? PICARD Sarek has built a personal relationship with them. They will accept no one else. (MORE) STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE 32. 33A CONTINUED: (2) PICARD (Cont'd) (beat) How can we confirm your diagnosis? BEVERLY We grow a culture from the tissue of the metathalamus... but the results will take several days. PICARD I have twelve hours. She shakes her head. Can't do it. 34 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL) Mendrossen is sitting in the chair before Picard. Mendrossen is sincere and easy-going. MENDROSSEN That's impossible, Captain Picard. I cannot delay the conference... not for a day, not for an hour. The schedule itself required three months of negotiations. PICARD Nevertheless, I believe we are facing a potentially far worse... MENDROSSEN I give you my word of honor that the ambassador is in perfect health. Is that not enough? PICARD Mister Mendrossen... MENDROSSEN You are dealing with a theory full of holes, Captain. Why am I not affected by Sarek's supposed condition? And Perrin, how could his wife function normally if this theory of yours is correct? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE 32A. 34 CONTINUED: PICARD I cannot explain that. Hundreds of others on board have not been affected either. I have not. The effects appear to be random. Proximity apparently has no bearing on the phenomenon. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT THREE 33. 34 CONTINUED: (2) MENDROSSEN You are accusing the greatest man of his time of losing his mind. On the eve of his greatest triumph. And you cannot explain why... ? Beat. Stands. MENDROSSEN I won't report this to the ambassador. For the moment. I do not want to divert his attention from the mission. ("friendly") And I don't want to jeopardize your career unnecessarily. But if I were you, in the interests of your career, I'd be very concerned about finding the real cause of these outbursts before the Legarans arrive. He EXITS. A beat on Picard. Picard taps his fingers on his desk, muses. PICARD (to comm) Mister Data, please report to my Ready Room. 35 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM Sakkath stands near the Legaran tanks. And this is a man in turmoil. Logic tells him he cannot allow what is occurring to continue. He fears what will happen at the conference. Yet, he is dedicated to Sarek. These matters weigh on his mind as the doors slide open and Data ENTERS. There is a beat of silence as they glance at each other. DATA Captain Picard is not satisfied with Ki Mendrossen's assurances that the ambassador is in good health. Do you consider Sarek capable of carrying out his mission? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE 34. 35 CONTINUED: SAKKATH Have I given you cause to think otherwise? DATA You have voiced certain reservations about his abilities to me. SAKKATH (carefully) I do not recall making such a statement. DATA Directly, no. However, you did question me on the diplomatic capabilities of both Captain Picard and Counselor Troi. SAKKATH I am honor bound to help Sarek carry out his mission. That is the only answer I can give. DATA Then you must decide which is your greater obligation: your loyalty to Sarek or your duty to the Federation. Sakkath remains impassive and Data continues after a beat. DATA Can you accept the logic of continuing the mission? And this touches Sakkath at his most vulnerable core. His eyes leave Data's as he weighs his loyalties. In a soft, almost hoarse voice -- SAKKATH Tell your captain... the mission is in jeopardy. On Data's reaction... STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE 35. 36 thru OMITTED 37 37A INT. BRIDGE Picard, Data, Riker at command. Wesley and Worf at their posts. DATA Sakkath has been able, until very recently, to use his telepathic skills to reinforce Sarek's emotional control and thus protect others from the effects of his deterioration. RIKER He hasn't been doing a very good job... DATA The strain of this mission on Sarek has made it impossible. Picard frowns, stands. PICARD Ironic isn't it? Despite our magnificent technology, we find ourselves still susceptible to the ravages of old age. The loss of dignity, the slow betrayal of our bodies by forces we cannot master. He inadvertently winds up saying this to Data. PICARD (a beat) Still want to be one of us, Data? DATA Sir, it is conceivable that even for me, time will eventually lead to a irreparable circuit failure. But there is one thing I do not understand... PICARD Yes... ? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE 36. 37A CONTINUED: DATA Sarek is a logical, intelligent being. The effects of Bendii Syndrome are apparent. Why would such a man choose to ignore them? A beat as Picard considers his answer... PICARD Logic fails us sometimes, Data. This is one of those times. I can only guess that he does not see or does not wish to see the truth. And he is being insulated from that truth by those who love him the most. Riker steps forward, doesn't want to say anything, but realizes that he must. RIKER Someone has to confront him. PICARD (quietly) It is not a task I look forward to. Riker's voice starts to steadily rise and his temper begins to show through. RIKER I don't understand this... everyone's protecting Sarek... his wife, Mendrossen, even you. Picard's voice rises too... PICARD What would you have me do... march down there and destroy the man? RIKER The mission with the Legarans cannot go forward with Sarek in this condition. PICARD I know -- STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE 37. 37A CONTINUED: (2) RIKER (hits table) Then tell him that there is no--- PICARD Don't you tell me... Data who is unaffected, steps between them... DATA Captain... Commander... 37B ANGLE - REACTIONS from the bridge crew to this most unusual shouting match. They both realize what's happening and the anger dissipates. Picard nods in understanding. PICARD (nodding with grim resignation) You're right of course, Number One. But I am loathe to do what I must do. Picard thinks for only a few seconds longer. He heads for the door. 38 OMITTED 39 INT. GUEST QUARTERS Perrin is reacting to what Picard has told her... she is cold and imperious. PERRIN I don't think I really understand what you're telling me, Captain. My husband is responsible for your crew assaulting one another... ? Picard studies her a beat... he cannot be sure if she knows the truth and is hiding it... or does not know at all. PICARD He is very ill, Perrin. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE 38. 39 CONTINUED: PERRIN (shakes her head) Bendii Syndrome is more a folk tale than a disease. There hasn't been a true case in my husband's lifetime. PICARD There is one now. Sakkath knows. For an instant, Perrin is taken aback. She recovers quickly. PERRIN Sakkath? Sakkath knows nothing my husband didn't teach him. PICARD He knows. More than that, he has been consciously holding Sarek's mind together on this mission as well as he could... PERRIN That is not true! PICARD I must see Sarek. He moves deeper into the room. PERRIN Captain, I know a good deal about the Vulcan mind and I know a good deal about the heart of one particular Vulcan. (with great strength) I am his wife and I tell you he is fine. He does not have Bendii Syndrome. And that shall be the end of it. PICARD I'm sorry. He moves around her. She grabs Picard's arm, pleading now... panic fills her eyes. PERRIN Please... you must not do this to him. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE 39. 40 ON SAREK He is standing in the doorway on the far side of the room. Mendrossen and Sakkath can be seen behind him, their faces grim. SAREK Must not do what, my wife? 41 NEW ANGLE including Picard and Perrin. She looks away from Sarek's gaze... cannot answer. SAREK (continuing) If Captain Picard wishes to see me, he may do so. Sarek's voice is strong and commanding. He seems to be completely in charge of the situation. Picard begins to realize just how difficult a task he has set before himself. Push in on Picard's determination... FADE OUT. END OF ACT THREE STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT FOUR 40. ACT FOUR FADE IN: 42 INT. GUEST QUARTERS As before. Picard and Sarek facing off in the room. For all outward appearances, Sarek looks like the imposing figure of legend. Sakkath is standing very close to Sarek and is almost physically propping him up throughout the scene. SAREK I regret that we have seen so little of each other on this voyage, Captain. PICARD The loss is mine, Ambassador. Mendrossen coolly steps forward to take charge of the situation before it gets out of hand. MENDROSSEN Captain, may I talk to you in private -- Sarek interrupts Mendrossen. SAREK (to Picard) You were speaking of your belief that I suffer from Bendii Syndrome. (dryly) I have been accused of many things in my life... but never an excess of emotion. PERRIN (with obvious concern) Sarek, I see no reason to continue this discussion... SAREK On the contrary, I wish to assuage any fears that the captain may have regarding my capabilities. (to Picard) I believe there is a test for Bendii Syndrome, I will take it immediately. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 41. 42 CONTINUED: PICARD Unfortunately the results would not be available for several days... which is why I must ask for a postponement of the conference. SAREK That would be a mistake. Captain I give you my word that I am in perfect health. PICARD Then why must Sakkath help you contain your emotions? Sarek now looks at Sakkath, who lowers his eyes. There is a beat of silence. Sarek turns to Mendrossen. SAREK Is what the captain says true? MENDROSSEN (without hesitation) No, Ambassador, absolutely not. SAREK Perrin were you aware of this? Perrin cannot answer. When Sarek speaks again, his voice is still cool and calm, but it is tinged with a slight tone of irritation SAREK Sakkath, I await an answer. SAKKATH (finally) I have used my limited abilities to strengthen... your mental discipline. A beat as Sarek takes this in. SAREK Your efforts will no longer be required. SAKKATH That would not be wise. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT FOUR 42. 42 CONTINUED: (2) SAREK It may not be wise... but it is necessary. Sakkath bows his head in acceptance and EXITS. Sarek looks to Perrin and Mendrossen. SAREK Leave us. I wish to speak with Captain Picard. Perrin and Mendrossen exchange alarmed looks. PERRIN Sarek, I ask you to reconsider. SAREK Obey my wishes. (softer) There is nothing to fear. A beat and then Perrin and Mendrossen reluctantly EXIT. 43 NEW ANGLE As Sarek and Picard square off alone. Sarek will remain immobile throughout as Picard moves and paces. Picard is clearly unhappy at the prospect of the task before him. PICARD I hope I have not embarrassed you, Ambassador. SAREK You seem to forget I am a Vulcan, Captain. I am not affected by emotional considerations. PICARD I believe you are affected, sir... far more than you realize. SAREK I am a logical being. Present your arguments. I will listen. Picard remains deferential, but there is a growing urgency to his arguments. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 43. 43 CONTINUED: PICARD There has been an epidemic of violent incidents aboard the Enterprise. As we speak, the situation is worsening. SAREK And it is your hypothesis that I am the cause of these incidents? PICARD My chief medical officer has explored all other probable causes. SAREK I share your concern for your crew. However, you must agree it is not unusual for a starship to encounter unexplained phenomena. PICARD That is correct. SAREK Therefore, since I can assure you that I am not the cause of your difficulties, the logical course of action is for your doctor to continue her search. Picard is looking for an opening. He will not be so easily sidetracked. PICARD She is... but the fact remains that these incidents began shortly after your arrival. Sarek is starting to get a little irritated despite himself. SAREK Is your entire argument to be based on mere coincidence? PICARD Is it also coincidence, that your wife and chief of staff have been carefully isolating you? STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 43A. 43 CONTINUED: (2) SAREK (with understanding) I believe I now see the flaw in your logic. You are reacting to their overprotective attitudes towards me. (MORE) STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 44. 43 CONTINUED: (3) SAREK (Cont'd) They are both somewhat emotional regarding my... age. PICARD Surely Sakkath is not influenced by emotions. Sarek cannot keep the annoyance out of his voice any longer. SAREK Am I to be branded by the judgment of a child? Sakkath is young and inexperienced. He erred in his assumption that I needed help. Picard has decided that the only way to get Sarek to admit to his condition is to force him into an emotional response. Picard would rather avoid this, but he sees that he has no other choice. PICARD (starting to press) But you did need his help at the concert. Sarek is a little shocked and doesn't respond. Picard presses him harder. PICARD (continuing) Or perhaps you have a logical explanation for what happened that night? For the first time we see a hesitation in Sarek's responses. He is not as sure of himself as the moment before. SAREK What... happened? PICARD I saw you crying. SAREK I did not... cry. PICARD I was there... I saw the tears. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 44A. 43 CONTINUED: (4) Sarek answers quickly, as if anxious to prove a point. SAREK You exaggerate, Captain. I recall... only one tear. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 45. 43 CONTINUED: (5) PICARD (forceful) Then you were emotionally affected by the music. SAREK (edge creeping into voice) That is not possible. PICARD You still have not answered me, Sarek. Is it logical for a Vulcan to cry? Sarek is cornered and he knows it. He desperately searches for an answer. SAREK It was late... I was fatigued. Nothing more. Picard simply stares at him, allows the false response to hang in the air. Sarek tries to regain control of the situation. SAREK The Legarans trust only me. They will not meet with any other representative of the Federation. I must be allowed to complete my mission. There are no other logical solutions. PICARD (pressing) No other logical solutions? But Ambassador, there are always other solutions. You have said so yourself many times. SAREK What I meant was... (pauses) PICARD Sarek of Vulcan was never afraid to look straight at something he did not want to see. Sarek is having a hard time remaining impassive. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 45A. 43 CONTINUED: (6) SAREK I warn you Captain, your efforts to discredit me will not succeed. PICARD Sarek of Vulcan never confused what he wanted with the truth. Sarek's hands are tightly clenched into fists. His voice is now clearly enraged. SAREK I will not be spoken to in such a manner. PICARD Is that anger I hear in your voice? SAREK (struggling to maintain control) It would be illogical for a Vulcan to show anger... it would be illogical... illogical... STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 46. 44 ON SAREK AND PICARD as they stare at each other. Sarek turns away... a defeated man. He begins to weep. 45 ON PICARD realizing that he has destroyed a hero. Hold on his anguished face... FADE OUT. END OF ACT FOUR STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR 47. ACT FIVE 46 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) The ship drops out of warp. PICARD (V.O.) Captain's log, supplemental. In three hours time we are scheduled to meet with the Legaran delegation. However it is now all too evident that Ambassador Sarek is in no condition to proceed with the conference. 47 INT. READY ROOM Picard is looking out the window, deep in thought. Riker has just entered. RIKER We're entering the Legaran system, Captain. Shall I have Mister Worf contact their ambassador? PICARD (turns) No. (off Riker's look) I will present our regrets to the Legarans personally. It is vital that they understand our reasons for cancelling the negotiations. Picard is still haunted by what happened with Sarek. Riker can see that the captain is still troubled. RIKER (quietly) Captain, with all due respect... I think you did the right thing. PICARD But at what cost, Number One? A moment as they reflect on the fall of a great man. The door CHIMES. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT FIVE 47A. 47 CONTINUED: PICARD Come. The door opens and an emotional Perrin ENTERS. PICARD (surprised) Perrin? PERRIN I must speak with you, Captain. She glances at Riker, who takes the hint. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE 48. 47 CONTINUED: (2) RIKER I'll be on the bridge, sir. Riker EXITS. PICARD (with concern) How is the ambassador? PERRIN Resting. (beat) I've come to ask you to reconsider your position. PICARD You know that's impossible. But Perrin is not to be denied. She continues to plead her case... PERRIN Sarek is a... good man, Captain. He has given the Federation a lifetime of service. I beg you, let him keep the respect he has earned. PICARD He will never lose that respect. PERRIN If you need to blame someone, blame Mendrossen and me. (beat) But we never wanted to deceive you. My husband's... condition... came on him so... gradually. It was so easy to... delude ourselves, to pretend that nothing was wrong. We convinced ourselves that he could complete this one last task... and end his career... the way it began... with dignity. PICARD I'm not blaming anyone. PERRIN Then help him, Captain, please. Help him regain his pride... his honor. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE 48A. 47 CONTINUED: (3) PICARD Believe me, nothing would give me greater pleasure. But there's nothing I can do. PERRIN The mission can be saved. (off Picard's look) But he needs your help to do it. On Picard's expression, wondering what she means... STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/12/90 - ACT FIVE 49. 48 thru OMITTED 50 51 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM Picard and Sarek are standing near the Legaran tank. Sarek is a little surprised. SAREK A mind-meld... between the two of us? Do you realize the dangers involved in what you are proposing? PICARD Yes, Ambassador, I do. But I also realize the potential benefits. SAREK We would be telepathically linked... exchanging our thoughts... becoming in essence one mind. PICARD Which, for a few hours, should provide you with the emotional control you need. Enough time for you to meet with the Legarans and conclude the treaty. Sarek is tempted... but he hesitates. SAREK It is a generous offer. But I must warn you that while I would gain your stability, you would experience the fierce onslaught of emotions unleashed by my... condition. Vulcan emotions are extremely intense... we have learned to suppress them. No human would be able to control them. They would overwhelm you... the mind-meld can be a terrible intimacy. (beat) I cannot allow it. PICARD I am aware of the risks, Sarek. But I believe it is the only... logical solution. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT FIVE 49A. 51 CONTINUED: A long beat as Sarek slowly realizes that Picard is right. SAREK Your courage honors me, Captain. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE 50. 51 CONTINUED: (2) They share a silent beat of respect. 52 OMITTED 53 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS Picard is placing two chairs face to face in the center of the room. Beverly is standing next to him, holding a tricorder. She is obviously worried. BEVERLY I can't say I approve of this, Jean-Luc. PICARD I didn't expect you would, Beverly. BEVERLY Is there some way I can talk you out of it? PICARD I'm afraid not. Though I do admit to a certain... trepidation. (beat, then smiling) Your company is appreciated. A warm moment passes between them. The door CHIMES. Beverly and Picard exchange a look... this is it. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE 51. 53 CONTINUED: PICARD Come. The door opens and Sarek ENTERS. He looks at the chairs. SAREK I see you are ready, Captain. PICARD Doctor Crusher will be monitoring our responses. SAREK A sensible precaution. They take their seats. Beverly moves to an unobtrusive position nearby. 53A ANGLE ON SAREK AND PICARD Sarek slowly reaches out with his hand and places his fingertips on Picard's face. Picard's eyes close briefly then open again. SAREK (whispering) My mind to your mind... your thoughts to my thoughts... PUSH IN closer until their faces fill the screen... 54 thru OMITTED 56 57 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL) Legara Four is visible below... 58 INT. BRIDGE Riker at Command, Wesley, Worf and Data at their stations. DATA Commander, the Legarans are ready to beam aboard. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE 52. 58 CONTINUED: RIKER Very well... SAREK (V.O.) Number One, please inform the Legaran delegation that Ambassador Sarek is on his way to welcome them. The entire bridge crew turns to see... 59 ON SAREK He has just emerged from the turbolift. He looks strong, confident, imposing. He is Sarek... yet he is Picard too. RIKER Yes... Ambassador. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT FIVE 53. 60 thru OMITTED 61 62 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS CLOSE ON a table as Picard's hands come slamming down on the surface. PULL BACK as he lets out a strangled cry of rage. PICARD NO!!! Beverly is nearby, not sure how to help. Picard supports himself against the table. Throughout this scene, Picard physically struggles to withstand the onslaught of raw emotion unleashed by Sarek. PICARD It is wrong. A lifetime of discipline washed away, and in its place... bedlam... (MORE) STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/9/90 - ACT FIVE 54. 62 CONTINUED: PICARD (Cont'd) Nothing but bedlam. (angry) And I am helpless to prevent it! I am old! Nothing left but dry bones and dead friends. (exhausted) Weary, so weary. Beverly goes over and tries to lead Picard to a couch. BEVERLY It will pass. All of it. Another hour or so at most. You're doing fine... Just hold on. He escapes her grasp. PICARD No! This weakness disgusts me! I hate it! Where is the logic? I am betrayed by desires... I want to... feel... to feel everything! (a whisper) But I am Vulcan. (voice rising) I must feel nothing. Give me back control... Beverly approaches him... staring, searching his face for any signs of recognition. BEVERLY Jean-Luc... He looks at her, but he doesn't fully recognize her. PICARD Perrin... (tears begin to stream down his face) Amanda... I could have given you so much more. I wanted to show you tenderness. But it is not our way. Spock... Amanda did you know... ? Perrin, can you know... how much I... love you? (anguished cry) I do love you! STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/12/90 - ACT FIVE 54A. 62 CONTINUED: Then, suddenly as if with tremendous effort, the tears still streaming down his face... Sarek is gone. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/9/90 - ACT FIVE 55. 62 CONTINUED: (3) PICARD (a hoarse whisper) Beverly... BEVERLY I'm here... I'm not going to leave you. PICARD It's so... difficult. She puts her arm around him and leads him to the couch. Picard is stunned. PICARD The anguish in the man... despair... pouring out... so many... feelings... regrets... Picard is now weeping openly. PICARD I can't stop them... He buries his head into her shoulder. She cradles his head. BEVERLY (whispers) Don't even try. As Picard weeps... 63 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) in orbit around Legara Four. We hear Riker's VOICE OVER. RIKER First officer's log, Stardate 43920.7. Ambassador Sarek has successfully concluded the negotiations with the Legarans. The USS Merrimac has arrived and will transport the ambassador and his party back to Vulcan. 64 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM Perrin, Sakkath, and Mendrossen are talking with Picard and Riker. They are in dress uniforms again. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT FIVE 56. 64 CONTINUED: The honor guard seen in the teaser are again present in the b.g. PICARD I hope your journey aboard the Merrimac will be uneventful. SAKKATH With the pressures of the conference behind him, I believe I can help maintain his control until we return to Vulcan. RIKER What will happen to him then? MENDROSSEN The effects of Bendii syndrome are irreversible. (beat) Medical research is always continuing, of course... Sakkath and Mendrossen move to the transporter stage along with Riker, giving Perrin and Picard a moment of privacy. PERRIN (with deep gratitude) Thank you, Captain. PICARD He... loves you... very much. PERRIN (smiles and nods) I know. I've always known. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE 57. 64 CONTINUED: (2) Picard smiles in return. Sarek ENTERS. The honor guard comes to attention. SAREK (to Picard) I will take my leave of you now, Captain. I do not think we shall meet again. PICARD I hope you are wrong, Ambassador. SAREK We shall always retain the best part of the other inside us. PICARD I believe I got the best part of that bargain, Ambassador. A silent moment between them. Picard raises his hand and gives him the Vulcan salute. PICARD Peace and long life, Sarek. SAREK (returning salute) Live long and prosper. Sarek now steps up on the transporter stage with Perrin. Picard nods to O'Brien, who works his console. 64A ON SAREK AND PERRIN (OPTICAL) Just before they start to beam out, Sarek reaches out for Perrin's hand. She clasps it and they DEMATERIALIZE. 64B ON PICARD AND RIKER as they watch the beam out. STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT FIVE 58. 65 OMITTED 66 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) as it swings away from Legara Four into the vastness of the galaxy. FADE OUT. END OF ACT FIVE THE END