STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Violations" #40275-212 Story by Shari Goodhartz & T. Michael and Pamela Gray Teleplay by Pamela Gray and Jeri Taylor Directed by Robert Wiemer 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 1991 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 This script is not for publication or reproduction.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 OCTOBER 25, 1991 STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - CAST STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Violations" CAST PICARD TARMIN RIKER INAD DATA JEV BEVERLY TROI GEORDI WORF KEIKO DOCTOR MARTIN CREWPERSON DAVIS COMPUTER VOICE KELLER'S COM VOICE TECHNICIAN'S COM VOICE Non-Speaking SUPERNUMERARIES STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - SETS STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Violations" SETS INTERIORS EXTERIORS USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM OBSERVATION LOUNGE TEN FORWARD ENGINEERING CORRIDOR SICKBAY BEVERLY'S OFFICE TROI'S QUARTERS RIKER'S QUARTERS ULLIAN GUEST QUARTERS DINING ROOM STARBASE MORGUE CORRIDOR STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - PRONUNCIATION STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Violations" PRONUNCIATION GUIDE CHRYSIMITE KRISS-ih-mite DIENCEPHALON die-n-SEF-uh-lon DARDILION dar-DILL-ee-on FERRAZENE FAIR-uh-zeen GENTON GEN-tahn GENTONIAN gen-TONE-ee-n HISTAMINE HISS-tah-meen HYLANATINE high-LAN-uh-teen INAD EE-nid IRESINE EAR-uh-seen MANZENE MAN-zeen MELINA meh-LEEN-uh OBACHAN oh-BAH-chon (second syllable 2.8 times longer than the others) TARMIN tahr-min THALAMUS THAL-muss ULLIAN YEW-lee-n STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/5/91 - TEASER 1. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Violations" TEASER FADE IN: 1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) at impulse. PICARD (V.O.) Captain's log, stardate 45429.3. While on a mapping survey of sector two-two-one-three-nine, we are conveying a delegation of Ullians to Kaldra Four. These telepathic historians conduct their research by retrieving long-forgotten memories. 2 CLOSE ON KEIKO With her face fixed in concentration, she struggles to grab hold of an elusive memory. KEIKO It's a chipped cup, off-white... with a crack in it... I can see it... but I can't remember anything else about it... TARMIN (o.c.) When you see it... do you hear any sounds? The man's voice is gentle, coaxing. Keiko tries to concentrate. KEIKO No... I don't think so... wait, yes... She tilts her head slightly, as though trying to hear better. KEIKO Humming... (as if listening) Someone's humming... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - TEASER 2. 2 CONTINUED: TARMIN (o.c.) A woman. KEIKO Yes... but I don't know who it is... CUT to reveal we are -- 3 INT. TEN FORWARD Keiko sits at a table opposite a large, powerfully-built alien named TARMIN, 50's, whose eyes are closed as he concentrates on the same images as Keiko. Tarmin's hand touches his head. A white-haired female alien, INAD, quite a bit older than Tarmin, sits beside him. A third alien, JEV, Tarmin's attractive son, 30's, stands and observes. Also observing are RIKER, GEORDI, and BEVERLY, who seem to be fascinated by this process. TARMIN Try to touch the cup. Keiko looks at him, unsure what he means, then closes her eyes and tentatively reaches out her hand. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 4 A CHILD'S HAND - INSERT touching the side of the cup, then running a finger along its rim, reaching a sharp-edged chip and abruptly pulling back. (NOTE: These cuts are all inserts, very close-up, revealing nothing of the surrounding.) 5 RESUME SCENE Keiko pulls her hand back as well, opens her eyes. KEIKO It has a sharp edge where it's chipped. TARMIN Is there anything inside the cup? Keiko concentrates, trying to see the image. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - TEASER 3. 5 CONTINUED: KEIKO A liquid... dark... TARMIN Like tea... SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 6 A CHILD'S HAND - INSERT quickly dipping two fingers inside the cup. 7 OMITTED 8 RESUME SCENE KEIKO It's not hot... Keiko puts the same two fingers into her mouth, as if to taste the liquid, then scrunches up her nose. KEIKO Bitter... TARMIN There's something else in the cup... KEIKO Yes... with a wooden handle... TARMIN A spoon... KEIKO No... It's more delicate than that. TARMIN Reach for it. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 9 A CHILD'S HAND - INSERT reaching for the wooden handle, pulling out a JAPANESE INK BRUSH. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - TEASER 4. 10 RESUME SCENE KEIKO It's a brush! An ink brush. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 11 THE INK BRUSH - INSERT in the child's hands, one holding the brush, the other touching the bristles. 12 RESUME SCENE KEIKO I hear that humming again. TARMIN Keep listening to it, and hold out the brush. See if someone takes it from you. Keiko extends her hand, as if it held a brush in it. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 13 AN OLD WOMAN'S HAND - INSERT reaching for the brush, taking it by the handle. 14 RESUME KEIKO KEIKO It's Obachan! My grandmother. She's doing brush writing. I remember it now! Tarmin opens his eyes, pleased with himself. KEIKO She used that cup for cleaning the brush, and it was my job to fill it with water and bring it to the table. (remembering) I'd sit beside her and watch the most beautiful characters come from that brush. And the whole time, she'd be humming to herself. (MORE) STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - TEASER 5. 14 CONTINUED: KEIKO (cont'd) (smiles, amazed) It's like it was yesterday. BEVERLY You remember such vivid details... it's remarkable. KEIKO For years I've seen that old cup in my memory... but I could never recall what it was or why it was important. (to Tarmin) Thank you. TARMIN You're very welcome, young lady. He looks around at the group. TARMIN Perhaps someone else would care to try? Inad and Jev react to this, uncomfortable with Tarmin "soliciting" the group. Tarmin fixes his eyes on Beverly. TARMIN You, madam... you're thinking of that first childhood kiss. Wouldn't you like to remember more about it? Beverly is amazed by this, but Jev remonstrates his father. JEV Father, you know you're not supposed to probe someone's memories unless they've given you permission. TARMIN You're right... but sometimes with a beautiful woman -- I can't help myself. There is good-natured laughter at this. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - TEASER 6. 14 CONTINUED: (2) GEORDI (to Riker) What about you, Commander? Any memories you feel like digging up? RIKER (grinning) None that I'd want to share with an audience. Geordi and the others grin at this; Keiko stands. KEIKO I'd better be going... it's getting late. The group disperses, Riker and Geordi moving to the exit, some of the others moving off in little groups. CAMERA drops off on Jev, who stands alone, an enigmatic look on his face. FADE OUT. END OF TEASER STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT ONE 7. ACT ONE FADE IN: (NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.) EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) at impulse. PICARD (V.O.) Captain's log, supplemental. Reports of the Ullians' remarkable feats have piqued my interest. I have invited the senior staff to a Captain's Dinner in honor of our guests. INT. CORRIDOR Geordi and Data walking along a corridor. DATA It is perplexing to me that the Ullians' ability to retrieve memory is so sought after. If an event is important enough to be recovered... why would it have been forgotten? Geordi ponders how to explain this. GEORDI It's not quite the same for us as it is for you, Data. You record every second of every event in your life... DATA That is correct. GEORDI And if you want to recall any one of those seconds, you just access the proper memory circuit. DATA My understanding of the Human brain suggests that the process is the same for you. (MORE) STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT ONE 7A. CONTINUED: DATA (cont'd) Each memory is encoded in chains of molecules, and when you want to retrieve it, you simply access the proper RNA sequence. GEORDI Well, yeah, that's true... DATA Then in what way is it different? GEORDI Sometimes... There are memories we just can't tap into. For instance... I have no recollection of what I did on my last birthday. Birthdays are important occasions... you'd think I'd remember how I spent the day. But I can't even remember where I was. They reach a turbolift, and the doors open. INT. TURBOLIFT as they enter. GEORDI Deck two. On the other hand -- I remember everything about the time I got my first pet... a Circassian cat. I was eight. I remember how funny he looked... how excited I was... it's as if it happened last week. DATA Perhaps you remember the pleasant memories and forget the unpleasant ones? GEORDI Well, not really. Sometimes the bad memories are the most intense of all. Data finds this all very difficult to follow. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT ONE 7B. B14 CONTINUED: DATA It would seem there is no predictable pattern to Human memory. Geordi is grateful for this summation -- any summation -- of an inexplicable subject. GEORDI It would seem. The turbolift doors open and they EXIT. 15 INT. DINING ROOM An elegant dinner is being served to the Enterprise's guests of honor: Tarmin, the delegation leader, Inad, and Jev. PICARD, Riker, WORF, DATA, Geordi, TROI, and Beverly are present. JEV This "library" of ours has been in the planning stages for years -- a collection of the retrieved memories of races from many different star systems -- We sense that Jev is sincere and idealistic about this dream; Tarmin, however, wants center stage, and interrupts him. Jev subsides, though he's annoyed. TARMIN What my son means to say is -- we think of ourselves as "archaeologists of the mind." We believe that the history of a world is contained in the personal experiences of its people. PICARD Rather like the ancient oral historians of Earth. TARMIN Exactly. The library we propose will be a vast storehouse of these individual memories. RIKER Sounds like quite a project... how long will it take to finish your studies on Kaldra? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT ONE 7C. 15 CONTINUED: INAD Many months. We have been working for years, and have surveyed only eleven planets in eight star systems. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT ONE 8. 15 CONTINUED: JEV But it's our way of life. We wouldn't want to do anything else. BEVERLY (with feigned innocence) Captain, Mister Tarmin gave us a demonstration of his abilities this afternoon. It's fascinating. Perhaps you'd like to resurrect some memories... She smiles sweetly as Picard gives her a piercing look. Tarmin, oblivious to the teasing, leaps in, eager to pick up on the opportunity. TARMIN I'd be happy to probe your recollections, Captain. Most people find it an enjoyable experience. PICARD I'm sure. However, I don't think I'm a particularly good candidate -- BEVERLY (gently twisting) I'm sure you'd be ideal. And you must have some intriguing memories... TARMIN We won't be on your ship for long. This might be your last opportunity... PICARD Yes, well... INAD (gently admonishing) Tarmin, you mustn't influence people. They must come to you willingly. Tarmin shrugs. We sense that he enjoys his work, likes to show off a little -- to the consternation of the more serious, straight-laced Ullians. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT ONE 9. 15 CONTINUED: (2) TARMIN I have found... over the years... that there are many who want the experience of memory retrieval... but who need some encouragement in order to come forward. He turns and looks around; his eye falls on Worf. TARMIN You, Mister Worf? I would love to explore Klingon memories. WORF Klingons do not allow themselves to be "probed." TARMIN There is nothing to fear... JEV (cautioning) Father... WORF I am not fearful. TARMIN Commander La Forge... you? GEORDI I don't think so. Thanks anyway. TARMIN I have rarely encountered such squeamish people! Doctor Crusher... Commander Riker... ? Tarmin's pushiness is becoming a bit much; Troi comes in to smooth things over. TROI Mister Tarmin, are all Ullians able to read memories? TARMIN No, my dear. The technique requires special training. It is a serious commitment. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/22/91 - ACT ONE 10-10B 15 CONTINUED: (3) INAD It takes years of study. Tarmin is the most proficient of our group. TARMIN Once Jev spent two days with a contingent of elderly Gentons. He couldn't get a thing from them. I worked with them for one hour and recovered a missing fragment of the Gentonian trade wars. Jev colors at this public put-down. He's had enough. JEV Excuse me. He rises and heads for the exit. There's an awkward pause. INAD (smoothly) Exactly how long will it be before we reach Kaldra, Captain? Over the next, Troi rises and follows Jev. PICARD Mister Data? DATA Four days, eleven hours, sir. 16 INT. CORRIDOR Jev is standing outside a turbolift as Troi rounds the corner. TROI Jev... He turns and sees her. Lets out an exasperated sigh. JEV I'm sorry. I'm being rude. TROI No, not at all... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT ONE 11. 16 CONTINUED: JEV My father finds it amusing to demean me in public. I reach the point where I don't want to hear any more. TROI It's not easy having an overbearing parent. Believe me, I know how you feel. He looks at her curiously. JEV Oh, yes... I was told you were an empath. TROI I can't read Ullians. But, I do know a certain Betazoid mother who is a great deal like your father. Jev smiles at this, relaxing a bit in this sharing of grievances. The turbolift doors open and they ENTER. 16A INT. TURBOLIFT TROI Deck eight. I've learned to remind myself that my mother and I are two separate individuals. JEV Deck sixteen. And have you had much success with this approach, Counselor? She takes a breath as if to speak... stops herself, ponders for a moment... then looks right at him. TROI No... but I keep reminding myself. He laughs, she does, too... she's managed to ease his overreaction to his father's self-aggrandizement. The turbolift stops and the doors open. TROI Good night. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT ONE 12. 16A CONTINUED: JEV Good night, Counselor. And thank you. She smiles at him and EXITS the turbolift. 17 OMITTED 18 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS Troi is getting ready for bed. She is wearing a nightgown, and brushes her hair in front of the mirror. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 19 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Riker's arms lowering her backward. 20 RESUME TROI (PRESENT) who shakes off the memory, and continues brushing. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 21 INT RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Riker's hand stroking her hair. RIKER'S VOICE Have you stopped thinking about us? 22 RESUME TROI (PRESENT) who once again shakes off the memory, a bit jarred by it. She walks to the replicator. TROI Hot chocolate. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT ONE 13. 23 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - FLASHBACK Poker chips tumbling to the floor. 24 RESUME TROI (PRESENT) who takes her cocoa, increasingly disturbed by the intrusion of these memory flashes. She sits down to sip her cocoa, then gasps slightly and falls back against the cushions. Something overwhelming is happening to her. CUT TO: 25 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - MEMORY FLASHBACK (NOTE: There should be some special visual treatment of the flashback sequences in order to differentiate them from the present... a filter... maybe sepia tones... Linear versions of the flashback scenes are included at the end of the script.) Troi and Riker are cleaning up after a poker party. The mood is easy, jocular. Troi has neither the costume nor the hairdo she wears today. She is collecting poker chips, trying to stack them into their container. They tumble from her hands and onto the floor. She laughs and kneels down; Riker does the same. JUMP CUT TO: 26 TROI AND RIKER She's lying on the floor, he's bending over her, faces close. RIKER Have you stopped thinking about us? JUMP CUT TO: 27 ANOTHER ANGLE They reach for some poker chips... Riker covers her hand with his. They freeze that way for a moment, then Troi looks up and sees him looking at her intently. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT ONE 13A. 27 CONTINUED: TROI Will... RIKER We have to talk about this... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT ONE 14. 28 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - IN THE PRESENT She sits on her couch, eyes frozen, as though in a trance, reliving this erratic memory. 29 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - MEMORY FLASHBACK Troi and Riker are sitting on the floor; he strokes her hair. TROI Imzadi... we can't... not when we're serving on the same ship... RIKER Have you stopped thinking about us? Just answer that... JUMP CUT TO: 30 ANOTHER ANGLE (FLASHBACK) as the poker chips fall to the floor; Troi laughs. JUMP CUT TO: 31 ANOTHER ANGLE (FLASHBACK) Riker lowers her backward onto the floor. RIKER I can't stop thinking about you... Riker bends closer to her... their lips only inches apart... TROI No... don't... RIKER Have you stopped thinking about us? There is no answer. Their lips meet, and all the resistance in Troi is gone. They kiss tenderly but with ardor... Suddenly the grip of his hands on her arms tightens... he's more forceful... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT ONE 15. 31 CONTINUED: TROI Will... we mustn't do this... He is demanding, urgent. It's hard to resist... TROI No, Will -- She finally pushes him away, and stares at him -- but instead of Will Riker, she sees --- 32 ANGLE - JEV (FLASHBACK) staring down at her, smiling sadly. (He is wearing Riker's outfit.) JEV Imzadi... CUT TO: 33 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - IN THE PRESENT Troi has fallen back on the couch, staring at nothing. 34 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - MEMORY FLASHBACK as Jev lowers her onto her back; she struggles against him in horror. TROI No, don't... JEV (o.c.) I can't stop thinking about you... Troi turns to see -- 35 JEV (FLASHBACK) standing to the side, observing Troi with the other image of himself, staring at them sadly as though almost embarrassed to be viewing them. (He is in his costume.) Troi looks with horror from one to the other, still struggling to escape. The first Jev holds her tight and tries to kiss her. JUMP CUT TO: STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT ONE 16. 36 TROI AND JEV bending over the tricorder, his hand covers hers. JEV (o.c.) Imzadi... Now Troi looks toward a different part of the room; Jev has appeared there, still smiling his sad smile. TROI Don't do this... ! JUMP CUT TO: 37 JEV AND TROI as he lowers her onto her back, then holds her wrists roughly and bends down to kiss her. JEV Have you stopped thinking about us? TROI (screaming) No... no... no... CUT TO: 38 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - THE PRESENT Troi has fallen to the floor, unconscious. The cup of hot chocolate is spilled beside her, its dark brown stain seeping into her nightgown. FADE OUT. END OF ACT ONE STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 17. ACT TWO FADE IN: 39 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) at impulse. PICARD (V.O.) Captain's log, stardate 45430.9. Counselor Troi has fallen into a deep coma. After a thorough examination, Doctor Crusher has been unable to find any sign of illness or infection. 40 INT. SICKBAY Troi is unconscious, lying on a bio-bed. Picard and Riker watch as DOCTOR MARTIN, an African-American male, examines her with a tricorder. Beverly approaches. BEVERLY Any change, Doctor? MARTIN No. I'm still getting unusual neurotransmitter readings in the diencephalon... but they might be a result of the coma... He shuts off the tricorder and moves away. PICARD (to Beverly) Can you bring her out of it? BEVERLY I've tried standard revival techniques... she doesn't respond. Until I know what caused this, I don't want to try anything more extreme. RIKER Do we know what she was doing when this happened? STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 17A. 40 CONTINUED: BEVERLY No. She was found in her quarters this morning when she didn't show up for an appointment. (MORE) STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 18. 40 CONTINUED: (2) BEVERLY (cont'd) She was dressed for bed... but the bed wasn't slept in. PICARD Who was the last person to speak with her? RIKER She left the dinner last night with one of the Ullians. RIKER I'll talk to him. BEVERLY I'll check the biofilter readings from the Ullians' transporter logs. It's possible they could still be carrying some harmful organism. PICARD Commander, ask if they would consent to examinations -- just to be certain. Riker heads for the door. Picard turns back to look at Troi... CAMERA pushes in on her beautiful face, composed and still. 41 INT. TEN FORWARD Riker ENTERS, scans the room, and sees Jev sitting alone at a table. He approaches. RIKER May I join you? STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 19. 41 CONTINUED: JEV Commander... of course... He looks at Riker curiously. JEV Something's wrong... RIKER Counselor Troi is ill. Jev feigns both surprise and concern. JEV I'm sorry to hear it... RIKER More than ill... she's in a coma. Doctor Crusher doesn't know what's causing it or how to treat her. JEV When did it happen? RIKER Apparently some time last night. That's why I wanted to talk to you... you may have been the last person to see her. Did you go with her into her quarters? There is a hesitation as Jev eyes Riker. JEV Are you suggesting I behaved improperly, Commander? RIKER Not at all... I'm just trying to trace her steps. JEV (tersely) We talked briefly -- in a turbolift. She got off at deck eight. I did not go with her. RIKER (surprised at the defensiveness) Jev -- I'm not accusing you of anything. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 19A. 41 CONTINUED: (2) An uncomfortable moment passes. Riker tries again. RIKER Did she mention feeling ill? JEV No. She seemed fine. (beat) She has a wonderful sense of humor. RIKER (letting that pass) If you have no objection, Doctor Crusher would like to examine you and your group... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT TWO 20. 41 CONTINUED: (3) Jev is surprised at this. JEV To what end? RIKER She'd like to eliminate the possibility that one of you might be carrying some organism that was harmful to Deanna. Jev regards him coolly. There is no warmth between these two. RIKER I'm not implying that you've done anything intentional. I am just trying to get to the bottom of a mystery... JEV We have nothing to hide. If you wish to spend time examining us... He shrugs, as though the matter were of no import. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT TWO 21. 41 CONTINUED: (4) RIKER (after a beat) Fine. Thank you. He rises and heads for the door. As he leaves, Jev's expression changes from benign condescension to a controlled anger. 41A INT. SICKBAY Riker approaches Troi's bed and sits on a stool. He looks at her still, composed face for a moment. RIKER Deanna... I don't know if you can hear me. (beat) I've heard doctors say that even when someone's in a coma, they may be able to hear when people talk to them... that it might even help stimulate the brain and speed the healing... (a beat, remembering) In fact, I think you did that for me once, when I was in pretty bad shape... He takes a breath, feeling a little foolish talking to an unconscious person, but more driven by his concern for her. RIKER So I just thought... maybe it would help to hear a friendly voice... (with a wry smile) ... even if you don't know you're hearing it. He takes a breath, looking for something to talk about. RIKER We've been busy mapping the sector... it's pretty routine. So far the most unusual thing we've seen is a binary star system... I finished that personnel review we were working on... you can check it over when you... (a beat, as he realizes it might not happen) ... wake up. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT TWO 21A. 41A CONTINUED: He stops, afraid of losing control. RIKER I miss you. So don't stay away too long, okay? He half rises, putting his arms on the bed and leaning over her (THE POSITION HE IS IN AT THE BEGINNING OF SCENE 42). He stares down at her, as though willing her to hear him. BEVERLY (o.c.) Will... ? He does not look away from Deanna. 42 INT. SICKBAY Troi is still deeply, peacefully in her coma. Riker stands at the bed, staring down at her, concern etched in his face. Beverly approaches. BEVERLY Will... I promise I'll let you know the minute she regains consciousness. RIKER I know... BEVERLY There's nothing you can do here. You're going to wear yourself out... RIKER Right... BEVERLY It's late... go to bed. (beat) That's an order. He glances up at her, finally nods, and walks out. She looks after him, worried. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT TWO 22. 43 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS He's sitting at a desk, working a PADD. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 44 INT. ENGINEERING - GEORDI (FLASHBACK) at the pool table; he's obviously yelling something but we don't hear it. (Red Alert is present here and throughout.) 45 RESUME RIKER (PRESENT) who tries to shake off the image and continue his work. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 46 INT. ENGINEERING (FLASHBACK) The isolation door in the engine room coming down. DAVIS'S VOICE Keller is still in there! 47 RESUME RIKER (PRESENT) sweating now, steeling himself against the encroaching memory. But he can't stop it... he leans back in the chair, overwhelmed. 48 INT. ENGINEERING - MEMORY FLASHBACK (NOTE: Again, with a special visual treatment.) Geordi is working frantically at a console; Riker is waving people out of the engine room. RIKER Out, out, out! Let's go! COMPUTER VOICE Antimatter injection breach. Evacuate immediately. (Computer warning will repeat throughout.) JUMP CUT TO: STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 23. 49 RIKER tapping his communicator. The isolation door is down. RIKER Ensign Keller, can you hear me? KELLER'S COM VOICE (weakly) Yes, sir... JUMP CUT TO: 50 ANOTHER ANGLE Riker waving people out of the engine room. RIKER Come on, move it! GEORDI Commander, I need to bring that door down! JUMP CUT TO: 51 ANOTHER ANGLE The door is down now; DAVIS, a crewman, stands by Riker, staring in. RIKER Keller, can you get to a Jeffries Tube? Silence. RIKER Ensign Keller, answer me. DAVIS You killed her. JUMP CUT TO: 52 ANOTHER ANGLE The door is up; Davis runs out. DAVIS Keller is still in there! STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 24. 52 CONTINUED: Riker turns to the door, starts to go in. GEORDI Commander, radiation levels are critical -- we've gotta seal it off. DAVIS She was right behind me! RIKER (makes decision) Bring down the door! CUT TO: 53 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - IN THE PRESENT Riker is staring down, unseeing, reliving the memory. 54 INT. ENGINEERING - MEMORY FLASHBACK Before the door goes down. RIKER (waving people out) Out, out out! Let's go! Davis runs out. DAVIS Keller is still in there. JUMP CUT TO: 55 ANOTHER ANGLE The door now down. Jev has replaced Davis, standing and looking with a quiet smile at Riker. (He is wearing Davis' uniform.) JEV Keller is still in there. RIKER Riker to transporter room three. Prepare to beam Ensign Keller out of the engine room. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 25. 55 CONTINUED: TECHNICIAN'S COM VOICE I can't lock onto her signal, Commander. JEV Keller is still in there. JUMP CUT TO: 56 THE ISOLATION DOOR coming down. Jev is in a different location now, running out just under the door. JEV Keller is still in there. JUMP CUT TO: 57 ANOTHER ANGLE The door is down. Davis is there; Jev is in another location. (He is in his own costume.) DAVIS You killed her. RIKER Ensign Keller, answer me. JEV You killed her. JUMP CUT TO: 58 GEORDI GEORDI I've gotta get the isolation door down! 59 JEV JEV Keller is still in there. 60 RIKER RIKER Bring down the door! STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 26. 61 JEV JEV You killed her. 62 ANGLE - RIKER (STILL FLASHBACK) Riker is reeling as he is assaulted by a jumble of sounds. DAVIS (V.O.) You killed her. JEV (V.O.) You killed her. GEORDI (V.O.) I need that door down! DAVIS (V.O.) Keller is still in there. JEV (V.O.) You killed her. All these voices merge into a cacophony... repeating their litany, reaching a crescendo pitch as Riker desperately tries to block out the sounds. CUT TO: 63 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - IN THE PRESENT Riker is groggy, losing consciousness. PICARD'S COM VOICE Bridge to Commander Riker... But Riker cannot answer. 64 INT. BRIDGE A worried Picard at his chair, Worf at tactical. Riker's chair is empty. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT TWO 27. 64 CONTINUED: PICARD Commander, do you read me? (beat) Picard to Commander Riker, answer please. Nothing. PICARD Computer, locate Commander Riker. COMPUTER'S VOICE Commander Riker is in his quarters. Picard looks at Worf, who heads immediately for the turbolift. WORF On my way, sir. 65 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS Worf ENTERS. He scans the room quickly and sees -- RIKER slumped onto his desk, unconscious. FADE OUT. END OF ACT TWO STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 28. ACT THREE FADE IN: 66 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) at impulse. BEVERLY (V.O.) Medical log, stardate 45431.7. Commander Riker is the second officer who has fallen into an unexplained coma. I have examined the Ullians and ruled out the possibility that they carry a harmful organism. 67 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE Picard, Beverly, and Worf. BEVERLY I compared Deanna's brain scan to one I took during her last physical. There is a difference... this time there's a trace of electropathic activity. PICARD And Commander Riker? BEVERLY I found the same pattern. If I didn't know better, I'd think they had Iresine Syndrome. It's the only medical condition that would produce that pattern. WORF What is Iresine Syndrome? BEVERLY A very rare neurological disorder first diagnosed in the twenty-third century. It's characterized by an identical electropathic residue. PICARD Then why discount the possibility that it's responsible for their comas? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 29. 67 CONTINUED: BEVERLY Iresine is always accompanied by a severely decreased histamine count. Both Will and Deanna show normal levels. (beat) I've asked Commander La Forge to conduct a shipwide diagnostic for any other agents which could produce that electropathic pattern. WORF Counselor Troi and Commander Riker were in perfect health -- until the Ullians got here. A beat as they acknowledge this. WORF It would be wise to quarantine the aliens. PICARD I believe it's premature to take that kind of action. We have no real evidence linking these comas to the Ullians. BEVERLY That's true. But there is something curious... Picard turns to her, questioning. BEVERLY The electropathic residue I discovered is located in the thalamus. That's the area of the cerebral cortex which involves memory function. There is a moment as this sinks in. 68 OMITTED 69 INT. ULLIAN QUARTERS Picard and Beverly with Tarmin, Jev, and Inad. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 30. 69 CONTINUED: TARMIN (light, with a defensive undertone) I've been accused of putting people to sleep with one too many stories, Captain... but this is the first time it's been suggested that I might be responsible for someone's coma. PICARD I mean no disrespect, sir. But we are faced with an alarming situation... INAD Why do you suspect us, Captain? PICARD Suspect is perhaps too strong a word. I am simply trying to determine what has caused two of my officers to fall into comas. JEV You've already examined us... we aren't carrying anything harmful... BEVERLY But in further study of the victims, I noticed some abnormal patterns in the area of the brain which involves memory. PICARD In light of your particular telepathic abilities, it does raise the question... INAD Captain... it's not our wish to obstruct you. What would you like? BEVERLY If I could do further examinations tomorrow... perhaps monitor you during a memory probe... There is a silence. Then Tarmin steps forward. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 31. 69 CONTINUED: (2) TARMIN Scrutiny does not frighten us. JEV We will be happy to cooperate, Doctor. BEVERLY Thank you. I'll contact you tomorrow morning. She and Picard turn to EXIT. Camera PUSHES IN to Jev's face. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT THREE 32. 69A OMITTED 69B INT. SICKBAY Keiko is sitting on a bio-bed, Beverly and Doctor Martin are with her. BEVERLY You're the only person on board who's undergone a memory probe by the Ullians. I'd like to do a neurological work-up... see if I can detect any residual effect. KEIKO I'm happy to help... BEVERLY Doctor Martin will monitor your vital signs while I do the scan. Beverly reaches for a special tricorder and begins to use it. BEVERLY Have you had any unusual symptoms since the probe? Headaches? Dizziness? KEIKO No, nothing like that. It was a wonderful experience... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 33. 69B CONTINUED: BEVERLY (reading tricorder) Electrical activity is normal... CPK levels are normal... the hippocampus is stable... and the thalamus... (beat) ... the thalamus is normal. (to Martin) There's no indication at all of the electropathic residue. KEIKO (bewildered) Is that good? Beverly smiles reassuringly at her. BEVERLY You're fine, Keiko. But we're no closer to solving this mystery. 70 INT. ENGINEERING Geordi at his monitors. GEORDI Computer, locate the electropathic pattern described in medical database four-delta-one. COMPUTER VOICE Electropathic pattern located. GEORDI Okay, we're gonna track down any possible cause of that brain pattern. First, what are the medical conditions that might account for it? COMPUTER VOICE Iresine Syndrome is a cause of the electropathic pattern. GEORDI Right. And Doctor Crusher's already eliminated that. How many nonmedical forces or substances might cause the pattern? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 34. 70 CONTINUED: COMPUTER VOICE There are twenty-two nonmedical agents. GEORDI Okay. And how many of those are present on the Enterprise? COMPUTER VOICE None is present on the Enterprise. GEORDI Are the ship's sensors calibrated to detect all those agents? COMPUTER VOICE All agents are scanned by the sensors. Another beat. GEORDI Okay. Let's start with the chemical substances. Name them. COMPUTER VOICE Ferrazene, hylanatine, dardilion, chrysimite, and manzene. GEORDI Ferrazene has a complex molecular structure... it breaks down into bilenium and tarrisite. Do the sensors scan for those? COMPUTER VOICE Ship's sensors scan for both compounds. GEORDI And are they present on the Enterprise? COMPUTER VOICE Bilenium and tarrisite are not present. A pause while Geordi thinks harder. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 34A. 70 CONTINUED: (2) GEORDI Do any of the substances break down into by-products that are not scanned for? COMPUTER VOICE Dardilion contains the byproduct nilizene. Sensors do not routinely scan for that substance. GEORDI Well, this isn't a routine situation. Scan for nilizene. COMPUTER VOICE There is no nilizene on the Enterprise. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 35. 71 CONTINUED: (3) GEORDI Why did I know you were going to say that? He leans back in his chair... settles in for the long haul. GEORDI Okay. Let's move on to nonchemical agents. 71 INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE Beverly is working at her monitor; Doctor Martin ENTERS. DOCTOR MARTIN Anything more I can do for you? She turns from the monitor, stretches her neck slightly. BEVERLY No, thanks. I was just doing some reading on Iresine Syndrome. If a new strain has developed, that might explain the normal histamine count. DOCTOR MARTIN Any luck? BEVERLY Not so far. He smiles at her, knowing she'll stick there until she's exhausted the possibility. DOCTOR MARTIN Okay. I'll see you tomorrow. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT THREE 36. 71 CONTINUED: Martin EXITS and Beverly keeps working, engrossed in the monitor. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 72 INT. STARBASE MORGUE (FLASHBACK) Picard's face and head sports a bandage. 73 RESUME BEVERLY - PRESENT jarred by the remembrance, trying to concentrate on work once more. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 74 INT. STARBASE MORGUE (FLASHBACK) A body on a bio-bed, covered by a sheet (or 24th- century equivalent). PICARD'S VOICE You shouldn't remember him like this. 75 RESUME BEVERLY (PRESENT) sitting upright in her chair, frozen with shock as the overwhelming memory sweeps over her. CUT TO: 76 INT. STARBASE MORGUE - MEMORY FLASHBACK (With characteristic visual treatment.) A younger Beverly -- with a different hairstyle -- and a younger Picard, she in civvies and he in "Stargazer" uniform. His head sports a bandage. The two walk toward a body on a gurney, covered by a drape. PICARD You don't have to do this... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 37. 76 CONTINUED: BEVERLY It's important to me. I have to see him. JUMP CUT TO: 77 INT. STARBASE CORRIDOR (FLASHBACK) Picard and Beverly walk down the corridor. BEVERLY It's good of you to come with me. PICARD It's the least I can do... They stop before a door. JUMP CUT TO: 78 INT. MORGUE (FLASHBACK) Beverly and Picard standing at the gurney. PICARD You shouldn't remember him like this. BEVERLY I have to face the fact that he's gone. JUMP CUT TO: 79 INT. CORRIDOR - CLOSE ON DOORS (FLASHBACK) The doors slide open, revealing an empty, sterile, brightly lit room. On the far wall are large drawers (for bodies). In the middle of the room, in horrific isolation, is a gurney, on which lies a drape-covered body. JUMP CUT TO: 80 INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE - IN THE PRESENT Beverly slumps in her chair, eyes staring, numb with the memory. CUT TO: STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 38. 81 INT. MORGUE - MEMORY FLASHBACK Beverly and Picard at the gurney. BEVERLY I have to see him. PICARD You shouldn't remember him like this... JUMP CUT TO: 82 INT. STARBASE CORRIDOR (FLASHBACK) Beverly and Picard walking. BEVERLY It's good of you to come with me. JUMP CUT TO: 83 INT. MORGUE - HANDS LIFTING THE SHEET (FLASHBACK) from the body as Beverly stares down. Sheet is lifted into camera; we do not see the body. JUMP CUT TO: 84 INT. CORRIDOR (FLASHBACK) PICARD It's the least I can do... JUMP CUT TO: 85 INT. MORGUE (FLASHBACK) They approach the body. PICARD You don't have to do this... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/29/91 - ACT THREE 39. 85 CONTINUED: BEVERLY It's important to me. JUMP CUT TO: 86 thru OMITTED 86C 87 ANOTHER ANGLE (FLASHBACK) of Picard and Beverly -- only this time it's not Picard, it's Jev, in his uniform, his head in the bandage. JEV You shouldn't remember him like this... 88 INT. CORRIDOR (FLASHBACK) Picard and Beverly. Picard speaks -- but we hear Jev's voice. PICARD/JEV It's the least I can do... JUMP CUT TO: 88A JACK - THEIR POV lying on the gurney, a wound on his face. 88B CLOSE UP ON JACK'S EYES They snap open. 88C BEVERLY screams. 88D CLOSE ON OPEN EYES Pull back to reveal it's Jev, lying on the gurney, the same wound on his face. JUMP CUT TO: STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT THREE 39A. 89 BEVERLY (FLASHBACK) gasps, turns... bumps into -- 90 JEV (FLASHBACK) in Picard's uniform and bandage, smiling sadly at her. Beverly covers her eyes and screams in terror. FADE OUT. END OF ACT THREE STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/22/91 - ACT FOUR 40. ACT FOUR FADE IN: A91 INT. SICKBAY Geordi and Data ENTER, walking toward Beverly's office. GEORDI I've spent two hours having a cozy chat with the computer. I've checked everything I can think of -- any possible agent that might cause that electropathic pattern. DATA I would assume from the tone of your voice that you were unsuccessful. GEORDI Didn't find a thing. They have reached Beverly's office. As they ENTER -- GEORDI And the Doctor's not gonna like hearing that -- They spot Beverly slumped over her desk. Geordi quickly moves to her, checks her pulse while Data taps his combadge. DATA Emergency medical team to Doctor Crusher's office immediately. 91 INT. READY ROOM Picard, Geordi, and Data. GEORDI Doctor Crusher had me working on a shipwide diagnostic. I'd gone to give her the results when I found her. PICARD Did your scans provide any insights into these comas? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/22/91 - ACT FOUR 40A. 91 CONTINUED: GEORDI None. I checked and cross-checked... they were just dead ends. DATA We seem to have eliminated all known factors that could have caused the comas -- except for the Ullians. Picard digests this, then -- PICARD Mister Data, I want you to investigate those eleven planets the Ullians have visited. See if there have been any reports of unexplained comas. DATA Yes, Captain. PICARD In the meantime, we must consider restricting them to their quarters. As a precautionary measure... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/22/91 - ACT FOUR 41-41A 91 CONTINUED: (2) GEORDI If one of them is behind this... will keeping telepaths in their quarters prevent it from happening again? Picard is well aware of the problem. PICARD What else can we do? Station a guard? Set up a force field? I don't know if those would be any more effective... MARTIN'S COM VOICE Sickbay to Captain Picard. PICARD Picard here... MARTIN'S COM VOICE Sir... Counselor Troi has regained consciousness. Picard exchanges glances with the others -- this may be a breakthrough. PICARD I'm on my way. 92 INT. SICKBAY Troi sits in a bio-bed, talking with Martin and Picard. She is struggling to recall what happened to her. TROI It's like waking up from a nightmare... but not remembering what it was about. PICARD What's the last thing you do remember? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT FOUR 42. 92 CONTINUED: There's a long beat as Troi thinks... TROI My hair... I was brushing my hair. There is a pause as she tries to go beyond that. PICARD And then... ? Troi struggles to take the next step, but finally shakes her head in frustration. TROI I don't know... just... waking up here... She looks up at them, fragile and vulnerable. TROI Why do I feel so frightened? What happened to me? PICARD We were hoping you could tell us. TROI How long have I been here? MARTIN Three days. TROI (stunned) Three days... ? PICARD You were the first. The next day Commander Riker fell into a similar coma... and last night -- Doctor Crusher. Troi is shocked and disturbed by this revelation. TROI (amazed) What is going on here... ? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT FOUR 43. 92 CONTINUED: (2) PICARD We aren't certain. (beat) It may be... that there is some unusual effect produced by the Ullians' telepathic activity. Troi sinks back on the bed, trying to absorb all this startling information. PICARD I'm going to talk to them. In the meantime, you're to stay here and recuperate. And if you remember anything about what happened to you... let me know immediately. He turns and EXITS. Troi is left with strange, disturbing feelings that she can't even identify. 93 INT. ULLIAN QUARTERS Picard with Tarmin, Inad, and Jev. Tarmin already has a head of steam gathered; Picard is trying to navigate these troubled diplomatic waters carefully. TARMIN What are you suggesting, Captain? PICARD That you voluntarily confine yourself to quarters. At least until we unravel this mystery. TARMIN (offended) We're to be prisoners? JEV Father... PICARD Please don't think of it that way. He moves toward them, making his case. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT FOUR 44. 93 CONTINUED: PICARD We have done everything we can think of to explain these comas. We've performed physical examinations and neurological scans... we have conducted a shipwide diagnostic, looking for viruses and parasites and infestations... He stands before the Ullians, at the end of his rope. PICARD We have investigated every possible cause we can imagine. And we have found nothing -- nothing -- to explain the comas. He pauses a moment, eyeing them. PICARD The only variable we cannot eliminate... is your presence on this ship. (beat) In light of these efforts, I ask you to understand my request. And to honor it. There is a silence in the room. JEV Captain... our history indicates that we do not adversely affect the people we contact. PICARD I know that. JEV Then... are you implying an intentional assault? PICARD I am simply trying to consider all possibilities. Jev regards Picard, thinking. JEV Surely you would give us the chance to prove that we are innocent?  STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT FOUR 45. 93 CONTINUED: (2) PICARD If that is possible, of course. JEV Then... I would propose doing a memory probe of Counselor Troi. Picard gives him a surprised look. JEV You've said she doesn't remember what happened to her before she lapsed into unconsciousness. I could retrieve that memory... There's a possibility it could explain the coma -- and prove us innocent. PICARD I'm sorry. But I cannot subject the Counselor to a potentially dangerous procedure. TARMIN And I will not be a party to any of these proceedings. Tarmin withdraws to another part of the room, separating himself from the group. Inad steps forward. INAD Jev is making a reasonable request, Captain. If we're to be accused, surely we're entitled to a defense. She walks to Picard, addresses him directly. INAD Tarmin did a memory probe on another of your crew... Has she suffered any ill effects? PICARD No... INAD And neither will Counselor Troi. Please... have as many people present as you like to guarantee her safety... but give us this chance to vindicate ourselves. A pause as Picard considers. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT FOUR 46. 93 CONTINUED: (3) PICARD I will discuss the matter with the Counselor. 93A OMITTED 93B INT. BRIDGE Geordi and Data working at separate science stations. GEORDI Well, that's it for Melina Two. No unexplained comas during the time the Ullians were working there. We're striking out everywhere. DATA We have yet to receive transmissions from the two planets of the Nel system. Perhaps they will show different results. GEORDI Maybe... (a thought) Or maybe... we're not checking for the right thing. He turns to his console. DATA Please clarify. GEORDI We didn't look into the comas that were explained. DATA (puzzled) Why would we do that? GEORDI Remember what Doctor Crusher said right after Counselor Troi became unconscious? That it looked exactly like Iresine syndrome except for the histamine count? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/29/91 - ACT FOUR 47. 93B CONTINUED: DATA Yes. GEORDI Maybe not every medical facility is as careful as Doctor Crusher. Maybe it's easier to give a quick diagnosis to something than to keep hunting for the real cause. Geordi keeps inputting. DATA You are checking for instances of Iresine Syndrome... GEORDI Right... and correlating them with visits by the Ullians -- (sees something on monitor) -- and there we are. Data joins him at the console. DATA Two cases of Iresine Syndrome on Hurada Three -- right at the time Tarmin and his group was there. He and Data exchange a glance. GEORDI Let's try the other planets. I think we may have something. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT FOUR 48. 94 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS Troi, Picard, Worf, Inad and Jev. PICARD Counselor, I want to reiterate... if you have any doubts about this procedure, you don't have to go through with it. TROI I want to do it, Captain. Something awful happened to me... and I can't even remember what it was. Picard is reluctant in a protective way, but acquiesces to her. PICARD Very well. He backs off, and nods to Jev. JEV Counselor... what's the last thing you remember that night? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/29/91 - ACT FOUR 49. 94 CONTINUED: TROI Brushing my hair... JEV Would you get your hairbrush? Troi walks to the vanity and takes her hairbrush. Jev puts his hand on his forehead in the same way Tarmin did in the teaser. He closes his eyes in concentration. JEV Tell me about brushing your hair... do you do it every night? TROI Yes... when I'm ready for bed... (she frowns) JEV What is it? SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 95 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Riker's hand, stroking her hair. 96 RESUME TROI (PRESENT) TROI Someone... touching my hair... JEV Someone's with you in the room? TROI No... I'm alone. No one's there. Troi puts down the hairbrush, closes her eyes. TROI I get some hot chocolate... She frowns again, disturbed by something. JEV Something's happening... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/29/91 - ACT FOUR 50. 96 CONTINUED: TROI I'm alone in my quarters... and I'm remembering something from a few years ago... JEV Go back... into that memory... you said someone was touching your hair... ? TROI Yes... and... SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 97 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Riker and Troi, hands touching over the poker chips. 98 RESUME TROI (PRESENT) TROI (smiling) It's Will Riker... that's right... I was thinking of him... JEV Remembering a time when you were with him... TROI Yes... after a poker game... JEV It's a pleasant memory... stay with it... SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 98A INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Tarmin's arms lowering her backwards onto the floor. 98B RESUME TROI (PRESENT) Now her face clouds, she looks distressed. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT FOUR 51. 98B CONTINUED: TROI ... but now he's hurting me... no... JEV You're frightened... TROI I want him to stop... She gasps and throws her head back... TROI It's not Will... somebody's taken his place... JEV Someone else is there? Who is it? TROI (shaking her head) No... no... he shouldn't be there... why is he there? No... no... he's hurting me... JEV Can you see his face... ? TROI Yes... CUT TO: 99 TARMIN (FLASHBACK) staring down at her, an ugly look on his face. TARMIN Imzadi... STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT FOUR 52. 100 RESUME TROI (PRESENT) TROI No... stop... you're hurting me... INAD Who is it? Who's doing this to you? Troi's eyes snap open and she gets to her feet. She stares at Jev. TROI It's Tarmin... it's your father! Inad looks stunned; Picard and Worf react; Jev opens his eyes and stares at Troi with pity and concern. FADE OUT. END OF ACT FOUR STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/29/91 - ACT FIVE 53. ACT FIVE FADE IN: 101 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) at warp. PICARD (V.O.) Captain's log, stardate 45433.2. We have set a course for Starbase Four-forty, where the Ullians will disembark and return to their home planet. 102 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL) Picard and Jev. JEV Inad and I have contacted our home planet. If you want to prosecute my father, the authorities there will support you. PICARD I'm not sure we have any legal basis for prosecution... memory invasion simply isn't a crime we've ever had to contend with. JEV According to what I've just learned... it was a practice that was abolished on our world centuries ago. PICARD What would motivate someone like your father to commit such an act? JEV I don't know. A perverse source of pleasure... a way to exercise control over another... ? STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/29/91 - ACT FIVE 54. 102 CONTINUED: A beat as Picard reflects on this. PICARD Your father claims -- quite strenuously -- that he is innocent. JEV My father has never been one to admit that he's wrong. (shakes his head) But it's hard to believe he would be capable of this. PICARD This must be very hard for you. JEV I am told... that the punishment for this crime is quite severe. There is silence at that remark, then Jev starts toward the door, turns back. JEV We are monitoring his telepathic activity. You have my assurance that he won't assault anyone else. (beat) I am sorry for this, Captain. And he EXITS. Picard thinks for a moment, then -- PICARD Picard to Data. 103 INT. BRIDGE - AFT SCIENCE STATION - INTERCUTTING DATA Yes, Captain. PICARD How's your search coming?  STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/29/91 - ACT FIVE 55. 103 CONTINUED: DATA We have uncovered several cases, sir, but we have not yet completed our search. PICARD We'll want to inform the medical personnel on those planets that we have discovered the true nature of the comas. I'm sure they would appreciate knowing what really happened. DATA We will keep searching, sir. Geordi is working at his console, now turns to Data. GEORDI We just got the transmission from the Nel system. No mention of Iresine Syndrome... but there are two unexplained comas on one planet... none on the other. DATA And were the Ullians present? GEORDI Checking their mission logs... (studies the screen, looks puzzled) That's funny... DATA What is it? GEORDI On stardates 45321 and 45323, when the comas occurred... Tarmin was on his home planet. (looking at Data) He wasn't anywhere near the Nel system. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/29/91 - ACT FIVE 56. 104 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL) Troi is looking through patient records on the computer, a PADD beside her. The door CHIMES. TROI Come in. The door opens and Jev ENTERS. She rises and walks toward him. TROI Hello, Jev. JEV We'll be reaching the starbase soon. I wanted to say good-bye... and to apologize again for my father. TROI There's no need... you're not responsible for what he did. He gazes at her sadly for a moment. JEV Before all this happened... I had hoped we might become friends. TROI We still can... JEV After what he's put you through? Maybe you can forget... I'm not sure I can. He reaches out, touches her face. JEV You are so lovely... He pulls his hand away abruptly, moves away. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/28/91 - ACT FIVE 57. 104 CONTINUED: (2) JEV I have to go. Good-bye. She is distressed by his sudden terseness. She doesn't want him to feel guilty for what she believes is his father's deed. TROI Jev... you're upset. Would you like to talk? JEV No... He is holding himself very still, as though resisting some overpowering instinct. TROI You'd feel better if you did... Slowly, he turns to face her. JEV Why do you have to be so nice... (closes his eyes) So lovely... Jev puts his hand on his head in the memory-probe fashion. Now it is Troi who looks distressed, a bit disoriented. SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 105 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Poker chips falling to the floor. 106 RESUME TROI AND JEV (PRESENT) She tries to shake off the memory. TROI What... what's happening... ? SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 107 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Riker's arms lowering her to the floor. STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT FIVE 58. 108 RESUME TROI AND JEV (PRESENT) She stares at him, a little dazed but realizing what's happening. TROI It's happening again... JEV You are so beautiful... so fragile... TROI It was you... it was always you... SUBLIMINAL CUT TO: 109 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Jev's arms lowering her backward -- holding her tightly, hurting her. JEV'S VOICE (distorted) Have you stopped thinking about us? 110 RESUME TROI AND JEV (PRESENT) Struggling to maintain control, Troi reaches for her combadge, but Jev grabs her wrist, stopping her, and pulls it off. She tries to grab for it, but is immediately assaulted by more images. TROI No... 111 INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FLASHBACK) Jev stands holding the poker chips, smiling sadly. JEV Imzadi... JUMP CUT TO: 112 OMITTED STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT FIVE 59. 113 JEV AND TROI (FLASHBACK) He holds her tightly, bending over her as she lies on the floor. JEV Imzadi... TROI No -- no -- STAR TREK: "Violations" - 10/25/91 - ACT FIVE 60. 114 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS (PRESENT) TROI No -- I won't let you! And, propelled by all her rage and desperation, she LUNGES at him. She HITS HIM in the face, and Jev grabs her wrists. 115 ANGLE ON TROI as she tries to free herself, then KICKS HIM furiously in the shins. Jev cries out and lets go; she PUNCHES HIM in the ear. 116 ANGLE ON JEV as, enraged, he charges her. He tries to grab her from behind as she reaches for the PADD from her desk; she struggles free and swings her arms in a wide arc, HITTING HIM in the face with the PADD. He recoils only briefly and GRABS HER firmly. 117 TROI struggles, PUNCHING and KICKING as best she can, lashing out at him, her fury preventing her from yielding. All of her anger propels her, all of the outrage she feels against this man who has violated her. 118 ANOTHER ANGLE - TOWARD DOOR as Worf, Data, and several SECURITY OFFICERS rush in. WORF Let go of her! Jev flings Troi away and charges Worf. He and Worf scuffle, but Jev is no match for the powerful Klingon. He is subdued and the security officers take him away. 119 ANGLE ON DATA who has gone immediately to Troi, helped her to her feet. She is out of breath and rubbing her hand, which is sore from hitting Jev. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 11/5/91 - ACT FIVE 61. 119 CONTINUED: DATA Counselor, are you hurt? TROI No... why... why did you come here? How did you know? DATA We discovered two instances of unexplained comas on Nel Three while the Ullians were there... but Tarmin was not part of the group. A closer examination revealed that only one Ullian was present at all incidents of coma -- Jev. 119A ON TROI as she takes this in. CUT TO: 120 OMITTED 121 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) traveling through space. PICARD (V.O.) Captain's log, stardate 45435.8. Doctor Crusher and Commander Riker regained consciousness while we were en route to the Ullian home world. The slow process of their recovery has begun. 122 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE Picard, Beverly, Troi, Riker, and Tarmin -- who has lost his pomposity and braggadocio. STAR TREK: "Violations" - REV. 10/31/91 - ACT FIVE 62. 122 CONTINUED: TARMIN I have asked that the finest physicians on my world meet with you all upon our return... to help you in your healing process. BEVERLY They have been in contact with us already. Thank you... TARMIN It has been three centuries since anyone was treated for this... this form of rape. But there are medical records from that era... (beat) It was a time of great violence among my people... a time we thought we had left far behind. That this could happen now... is unimaginable. PICARD Earth was once a violent planet, too. At times, the chaos seemed to threaten the very fabric of life. He moves toward Tarmin, trying to offer comfort. PICARD Like you, we have evolved. We've learned to find better ways to handle our conflicts. (beat) But no one would deny that a seed of violence remains in every one of us. The potential for it is always there. We must learn to recognize it... because that violence is capable of consuming each of us. Just as it consumed your son. And as they all reflect on these somber thoughts -- FADE OUT. END OF ACT FIVE THE END