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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Menage a Troi"
(f.k.a. "Piece of Mind")
#40273-172
Written by
Fred Bronson & Susan Sackett
Directed by
Rob Legato
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 This script is not for publication or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 9, 1990
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Menage a Troi"
CAST
PICARD Betazoids
RIKER LWAXANA TROI
DATA MR. HOMN
BEVERLY REITTAN GRAX
TROI
GEORDI Ferengi
WORF DAIMON TOG
WESLEY DOCTOR FAREK
NIBOR
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
SUPERNUMERARIES ALIEN DELEGATES
3 AWAY TEAM MEMBERS FERENGI CREWMAN
Voice-overs
FERENGI COMPUTER VOICE
FERENGI CREWMAN
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" REV. 3/16/90 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Menage a Troi"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
MAIN BRIDGE
CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM FERENGI SHIP KRAYTON
TEN-FORWARD BETAZED CITY
MAIN ENGINEERING
TROI'S QUARTERS BETAZED CLEARING
CRUSHER QUARTERS
TRANSPORTER ROOM
CORRIDORS
FERENGI SHIP KRAYTON
HOLDING TANK
LABORATORY
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Menage a Troi"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
DAIMON TOG DAY-mon TOG
FAREK FAR-ehk
HOMN HAHM
LWAXANA L'-WOKS-anna
NIBOR NYE-bore
REITTAN GRAX RITE-n GRAX
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Menage a Troi"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
in orbit around a bright green planet.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 43980.7.
The Enterprise has been in
attendance at the biennial Trade
Agreements Conference on Betazed.
2 INT. TEN FORWARD
A busy place. Conference delegates from different
worlds are here, including three Ferengi: TOG, FAREK,
and NIBOR. In b.g., a MUSICIAN entertains the
gathering, playing a complex RHYTHM on a strange
percussion instrument. RIKER plays three-dimensional
chess with Nibor as WESLEY looks on. PICARD, TROI, and
DATA socialize with their guests as Log is completed:
PICARD (V.O.)
For the first time, the Ferengi
are present, and I have
reluctantly consented to their
boarding the Enterprise for the
closing reception.
2A ANGLE ON RIKER AND NIBOR
It is clear they are near the end of their game, and
the Ferengi is in trouble. Captured pieces litter the
table at Riker's elbow.
Nibor makes a move, he is confident. Riker smiles,
moves his piece.
RIKER
Check... and mate.
Nibor falls back flabbergasted in his chair. Wesley is
enjoying the moment.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER 2.
2A CONTINUED:
WESLEY
Perfect. A queen's gambit...
finished off with the Aldabren
Exchange.
The Ferengi is still stunned by his defeat.
NIBOR
(re: the musician)
Unfair. I couldn't concentrate
with all that noise...
WESLEY
It's Algolian ceremonial rhythms.
Riker and Wesley nod. Nibor shakes his head.
NIBOR
Hyoo-mans...
2B ANGLE ON PICARD AND DATA
talking with REITTAN GRAX, the Betazoid conference
director.
PICARD
(lifting glass)
A toast to the success of the
trade conference, Reittan. I must
admit, I had some doubts when you
invited the Ferengi.
REITTAN GRAX
They made a profit and behaved
themselves. What more could one
ask? Still, they trouble me. We
Betazeds are uncomfortable with
species like the Ferengi... whose
minds we can't read.
DATA
(ever the scientist)
Perhaps your telepathic abilities
are ineffective owing to the
anomalous construction of the
Ferengi brain, which is composed
of four different...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - TEASER 2A.
2B CONTINUED:
PICARD
(not now, Data)
Thank you, Data.
(to Reittan Grax)
It was thoughtful of you to
include Lwaxana Troi as part of
the Betazed delegation.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER 3.
2B CONTINUED: (2)
REITTAN GRAX
Her first husband and I were old
friends. And I've known Deanna
since she was a child.
PICARD
I'm sure Counselor Troi
appreciates this opportunity to
spend time with her mother.
3 ANGLE ON TROI AND LWAXANA
Lwaxana's plate is piled with food, her synthehol glass
is refilled continually as she gives new meaning to
the old Auntie Mame adage, "Life is a banquet." Between
bites and sips, she plies her daughter with thought
transmissions.
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
It's so marvelous to see you,
Deanna, darling.
(a beat)
At least pretend you're happy to
see me.
TROI
(aloud)
Mother, we're among non-telepaths...
it's impolite not
to speak aloud.
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
You mean talk with my mouth full?
Deanna, please!
She does manage to laugh with her mouth full, but
Deanna doesn't think it's especially funny.
LWAXANA
(aloud)
All right, I will say something
aloud. Have you considered if
you had stayed on Betazed just
where your life might have...
They've had this conversation before.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER 3A.
3 CONTINUED:
TROI
(interrupting)
Let's not guess what I might have
done. I love my work aboard the
Enterprise...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER 4.
3 CONTINUED: (2)
LWAXANA
I know. But all business and no
play? You should enjoy life more,
like I do. Find the right man,
think of your future. Think of
my future...
Interrupted by Riker; his timing couldn't be better.
RIKER
Deanna, Lwaxana. Anything I can
do for you?
Troi throws her mother a look. Don't answer that!
4 ANGLE ON BAR
as the other two Ferengi watch Mrs. Troi. Daimon Tog,
the Captain, seems fascinated by this Betazoid female.
Tog is tall for a Ferengi, although not by human
standards, and Ferengi women probably find him as close
to a "hunk" as their men ever get. He's talking with
his companion and ship's doctor, Farek. In b.g.,
Lwaxana LAUGHS. Farek winces at the sound.
FAREK
(re: Lwaxana)
She is as repulsive as the rest
of them.
TOG
Repulsive? I find her exotic!
(a beat)
And what an advantage their
telepathy would be in
negotiations...
FAREK
To read our competitors' minds...
yes, that would be valuable.
Tog can't take his eyes off Lwaxana. Farek notices,
gives Tog a look -- "be serious."
FAREK (cont'd)
She'd never agree to use her
powers to help us...
TOG
I'm not so sure.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER 5.
4 CONTINUED:
In b.g., Riker and Troi move on. This is the moment
Tog's been waiting for. He moves quickly off.
5 ANGLE ON TOG AND LWAXANA
as he seats himself at her table.
TOG
Lwaxana Troi of Betazed, I
believe.
(with pride)
I am Daimon Tog of the Ferengi
vessel Krayton. May I join you?
LWAXANA
(coolly)
I was just going to see Captain
Picard. Excuse me.
She rises, maneuvering past Tog to where Picard is
still conversing with Data and Reittan Grax. She
interrupts:
LWAXANA
Jean-Luc! Come have a drink and
tell me what you've been up to.
PICARD
(thinking fast)
Uh... perhaps later, Lwaxana.
Data and I were just about to show
Reittan Grax the new door
mechanisms on the aft Turbolifts.
Would you excuse us?
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - TEASER 6.
5 CONTINUED:
And off they go, leaving Lwaxana standing alone in the
middle of Ten Forward. And, oh God, here comes that
nasty little Ferengi again... oops, too late.
TOG
Lwaxana Troi, I desire you.
LWAXANA
Wha... what?
TOG
Your Betazed skills would be very
useful to me... and I find you
attractive. I'm willing to pay
handsomely for you.
LWAXANA
(growing angrier)
I don't believe this...
TOG
You must be aware that every
female has her price.
Lwaxana is now infuriated. Almost without realizing
it, her voice will rise during the next speech until
all other activity in Ten Forward comes to a halt as
everyone's attention focuses on her:
LWAXANA
Let's get one thing straight. I
am not for sale. And I'd rather
eat Orion wing-slugs than deal
with a toad-faced troll like you.
Go find someone else to become
your property.
6 WIDER ANGLE
to include a horrified Deanna. There is a pause as
everyone waits to see what Tog will do. He is silent
for a moment, then:
TOG
(oddly reserved)
As you wish.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER 6A.
6 CONTINUED:
As everyone else resumes their activities, Tog
retreats to the bar where Farek is tossing down another
synthehol.
FAREK
Now that you've totally humiliated
us, may we return to our vessel?
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - TEASER 7.
6 CONTINUED: (2)
TOG
(ignoring him)
She's exhilarating, isn't she?
Farek gives him a look. Is he kidding?
TOG (cont'd)
Now I want her more than ever.
Lwaxana Troi will be mine.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT ONE 8.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
7 OMITTED
8 INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - PERSONAL QUARTERS
On the way to her cabin, Troi encounters WORF. They
walk together as Deanna continues to her quarters.
TROI
(lightly)
Are we at war with the Ferengi
yet?
WORF
Daimon Tog has returned to his
vessel and the Ferengi have left
orbit.
TROI
I'm sure Mother will be relieved.
WORF
I hear she handled the situation
quite skillfully. An admirable
woman.
TROI
I'll be sure to tell her you said
so.
Worf leaves Deanna at her door, continues on his way.
Before her door opens, she hears a voice in her head:
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
Come in, Little One.
Troi reacts and enters.
9 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)
Lwaxana lies with her eyes open as if unseeing.
Unusual Betazed candles burn at each side of her head.
The room lighting adds to the effect of her appearing
dead, but actually she's in a meditative state.
Betazed is visible through the window.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT ONE 9.
9 CONTINUED:
TROI
Mother.
(more firmly)
Mother, please.
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
Just a moment, Little One. I'm
at one with All Being.
Troi is silent for a beat, then Lwaxana's eyes flutter,
and she returns to her familiar feisty self.
LWAXANA
After that horrible little Ferengi
insulted me, I needed to center
myself.
(a beat)
Can you imagine that creature
talking to me like that? Didn't
he realize I am the Daughter of
the Fifth House of Betazed, keeper
of the Chalice of Rixx?
TROI
Mother, the Chalice of Rixx is
an old clay pot with mold growing
inside it!
LWAXANA
My dear, when you become old
enough and wise enough, you'll
understand. Now sit down and
talk to me. We don't spend enough
time together.
TROI
(sincerely)
That's true. I'm sorry, and I
didn't mean to be upset with you
at the reception.
LWAXANA
Deanna... you must understand,
you're all I've got. My only
concern is for your happiness.
TROI
(a tad irritated)
I am happy. Why can't you believe
that?
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT ONE 10.
9 CONTINUED: (2)
LWAXANA
I wish I could. How much
happiness is there in always being
there for someone else, but never
being there for yourself?
Troi feels the anger heating up inside her, fights to
control it. After all, she's a trained psychologist.
TROI
I get great satisfaction out of
my work.
LWAXANA
I'm sure it's rewarding, in its
way. But what about a family?
TROI
This is my family -- my friends
-- here on the Enterprise.
LWAXANA
(hurt)
I am your family, or have you
forgotten? And if I have to spell
it out for you, I'm talking about
finding a husband, having a child.
That's what made me happy. At
least until now.
Troi suppresses her growing anger, hoping to avoid a
fight.
TROI
Look, Mother. Perhaps some day
I'll marry. But you've got to
let me make my own choices...
live my own life, not the life
you'd choose for me.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - ACT ONE 11.
9 CONTINUED: (3)
LWAXANA
(driving it home)
You had a chance... with Commander
Riker. And look how you ruined
that.
That does it.
TROI
(angry now)
I did not ruin anything. We
became very good friends.
LWAXANA
All the better. You certainly
wouldn't want to marry an enemy.
(on Troi's look:)
But I see we can't discuss this.
So have it your way, Little One.
That really does it.
TROI
Little One? When I was five you
called me that. Stop demeaning
me and address me as an adult.
Troi storms out.
10 INT. CORRIDOR
Troi's not even sure where she's going; she just had to
get out of there. And as she walks, she hears:
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
I'll be home on Betazed if you
need me, Lit --
(a beat)
Deanna.
11 INT. READY ROOM
Picard and Riker have been listening to a briefing from
Data, Geordi and Wesley on equipment to be used in
the next mission. Wesley is concluding his report.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT ONE 12.
11 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
Adding preprocessors to the
neutrino counters boosted
efficiency by eleven percent.
Of course, Commander La Forge and
Commander Data did most of the
work...
GEORDI
Not so fast, Wesley.
Preprocessing the data with an
optical chip was your idea.
DATA
Correct, sir. Although Commander
La Forge and I designed the chip,
Ensign Crusher derived the
equations governing its operation.
RIKER
The point is, you've completed
our upgrade well ahead of
schedule. Most impressive.
PICARD
Indeed, Number One. Fine work
-- especially you, Mister Crusher.
We're going to miss you.
Wesley can't help it. He knows what's coming and the
grin just grows until he's all smiles.
PICARD (cont'd)
As you might guess, your final
entrance examination scores for
Starfleet Academy have arrived.
(a beat)
Congratulations. As soon as you
complete the oral exam, you'll
be formally admitted.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT ONE 13.
11 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
We'll have you back at Betazed
in plenty of time to meet the
Academy transport ship.
WESLEY
Thank you, sir.
PICARD
That will be all.
They begin to EXIT.
PICARD (cont'd)
A moment, Number One.
RIKER
Yes, Captain?
PICARD
Your science team is very
efficient. How many days would
you say they managed to shave off
our mission?
RIKER
Approximately three. Thanks to
the equipment upgrade, we'll be
able to complete our survey in
less than twenty-four hours.
PICARD
Splendid, Number One.
(a beat)
You'd agree that this is a rather
routine mapping mission?
RIKER
(what's he getting at?)
Yes, sir...
PICARD
Counselor Troi had the good sense
to request shore leave. I see
I'm going to have to suggest it
to you.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/14/90 - ACT ONE 14.
11 CONTINUED: (3)
Riker opens his mouth to protest, then begins to think
it over. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. At his slight
smile:
PICARD (cont'd)
Have a good time, Number One.
12 EXT. BETAZED - DAY - MATTE (OPTICAL)
A 24th-century "city" -- technologically advanced
yet so well blended in with nature so that the effect
is relaxing and pastoral.
13 EXT. BETAZED CLEARING - DAY
A secluded spot in the greenbelt. Lush plants surround
this open area, and a dirt path leads off into dense
foliage. Riker and Troi are looking for something in
the greenery. Their mood is light as they enjoy this
brief shore leave.
RIKER
I'm sure it was around here
somewhere...
TROI
It's been a few years. Maybe it
died.
RIKER
You know Muktok plants live for
hundreds of years...
Riker brushes aside some leaves to reveal an
exotic-looking plant with bluish foliage and eight
silver flowers.
RIKER (cont'd)
Here it is...
Troi joins Riker as he touches the blooms. SOUND of
MUSICAL NOTES, an alien melody.
TROI
It's lovely. I remember this
music... and all the good times
we had.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT ONE 15.
13 CONTINUED:
RIKER
A certain junior lieutenant will
always remember meeting a very
serious psychology student. It
was the best thing about being
assigned to Betazed.
It's a rare moment of closeness for them, and it seems
quite natural for Riker to put his arm around her and
give her a warm kiss. The moment is interrupted by the
sound of a voice.
LWAXANA (O.S.)
Put the food down over there,
Mister Homn.
Startled, Troi pulls away from Riker. She gives him a
look: It can't be her! Riker and Troi step out of the
greenery to see Lwaxana supervising Mister Homn as he
empties the contents of a metal container onto a
silvery blanket. Lwaxana looks up, sees Riker and her
daughter.
LWAXANA
Isn't it a beautiful day for a
picnic?
TROI
(irritated)
Mother! How did you know about
this place?
LWAXANA
Your father used to bring me
here.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - ACT ONE 16.
13 CONTINUED: (2)
Mr. Homn pours glasses of some mead-colored liquid,
passes it around and begins imbibing at an incredibly
fast pace. Riker and Troi realize they have no choice
but to make the best of it.
RIKER
(keeping it light)
And you even brought provisions.
Very thoughtful.
Lwaxana passes him something yellow with purple veins.
LWAXANA
Try this oskoid. The sap keeps
it deliciously warm.
RIKER
(trying it)
Very, very tasty.
(he eyes her)
Tell me, Lwaxana, the last time
we met, you were searching for
a husband. Did you have any luck?
LWAXANA
Alas, no, but what happens to me
isn't important. I'm more
concerned about other people
getting on with their lives.
TROI
Mother, this isn't the time or
the place...
LWAXANA
(who me?)
Did I mention any names?
TROI
(angry)
You didn't have to.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT ONE 17.
13 CONTINUED: (3)
LWAXANA
Can I help it if all my friends
are becoming grandparents?
(to Riker)
How about you, Will. Have you
ever thought of having children?
RIKER
(an honest answer)
There was a time when I thought
having children and a career in
Starfleet were incompatible. But
with Galaxy class starships having
families aboard, I've considered
that possibility...
LWAXANA
Yes, the Enterprise would be a
perfect environment to raise a
family... with someone...
TROI
(warning)
Mother!
LWAXANA
(ignoring her)
Mister Homn, I saw some
uttaberries along the path. Be
a dear and pick some for
dessert...
He nods, goes off down the path with the metal
container.
LWAXANA (cont'd)
Mister Homn and I can go back home
if you two want to be alone. It's
such a romantic setting...
TROI
(furious now)
Mother, stop it!
LWAXANA
Darling, you're so excitable these
days. Have you thought about a
leave of absence? I could talk
to Jean-Luc...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT ONE 18.
13 CONTINUED: (4)
RIKER
(to keep peace)
Deanna, try one of the oskoids.
They're different.
But now their attention is diverted by the SOUND of
an alien transporter beam.
RIKER (cont'd)
What the... ?
14 ANGLE ON DAIMON TOG (OPTICAL)
as his image COALESCES in a Ferengi TRANSPORTER BEAM.
15 BACK TO SHOT (OPTICAL)
Riker jumps to attention. The others are equally
surprised. Tog extends a bunch of sorrowful Ferengi
daisies to Lwaxana.
TOG
A gift for one whose beauty
surpasses even these pericules.
RIKER
Daimon Tog! I thought the
Krayton left orbit hours ago.
TOG
It did. But when I tried to put
the image of Lwaxana Troi out of
my mind... I could not succeed.
Lwaxana tosses the flowers into the pond.
LWAXANA
This is ludicrous! You came back
to Betazed -- for me?
TOG
Why continue to search for
perfection once you've found it?
And when I considered how useful
you would be...
TROI
I don't believe this...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT ONE 19.
15 CONTINUED:
LWAXANA
(to Tog)
Look, Demon Tog, or whatever you
call yourself, I am the Daughter
of the Fifth House of Betazed,
Keeper of the Holy Rings. And
unless you want to create an
interstellar incident, you had
better beam back to your ship.
TOG
Returning to my ship is exactly
what I had in mind.
(using communicator)
Krayton, transport four
immediately.
RIKER
No, Tog!
Riker goes for his phaser, realizes he hasn't brought
it to this usually peaceful place.
He moves toward the Ferengi when the four of them
DISAPPEAR in the Ferengi TRANSPORTER BEAM, leaving only
an empty clearing.
16 ANGLE ON PATH
as Mister Homn returns, his container full of green
berries. His lips are stained dark green -- he's been
eating much of what he's picked. He looks around at
the empty clearing -- where is everyone? Probably off
playing a game, so he pops another uttaberry into his
mouth while he waits for them to return.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 20.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
17 EXT. SPACE - FERENGI VESSEL KRAYTON (OPTICAL)
traveling at warp speed.
18 INT. FERENGI HOLDING TANK (OPTICAL)
Typical of a Ferengi ship: an ill-designed,
unattractive room. The furnishings are sparse. One
end of the room opens into an area where a companel
station is staffed by Nibor. A three-dimensional chess
board is on the console. Separating this holding tank
from Nibor is a lighted arch, suggesting a forcefield.
Riker, Troi, and Lwaxana are unconscious. Riker is
the first to come to, immediately going to Deanna and
her mother.
RIKER
Deanna? Lwaxana?
He rouses them to consciousness.
LWAXANA
Where are we?
RIKER
(indicating Nibor)
From the smell of things, I'd
say we're aboard a Ferengi vessel.
LWAXANA
The Ferengi can't do this! You're
Starfleet officers!
RIKER
Tog must have missed that chapter
in the Ferengi Book of Etiquette.
Riker tries his communicator. Nothing happens. He
adjusts, tries again.
RIKER
The Enterprise is too far out of
range.
He moves to the arch, tests it, gets repelled hard by
the forcefield.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 21.
18 CONTINUED:
Nibor touches a lighted area on his companel.
NIBOR
Daimon... they have regained
consciousness.
TOG'S COM VOICE
Very good.
Riker turns to Lwaxana in time to see both the women
DISAPPEAR in a FERENGI TRANSPORTER EFFECT. Oddly,
their clothing has not travelled with them! Riker
picks up Troi's uniform, turns to Nibor:
RIKER
(angry)
What have you done with them?
But Nibor doesn't answer, leaving Riker to ponder the
fate of the Trois.
19 INT. FERENGI LAB (OPTICAL)
Another example of tasteful Ferengi interior
decorating. Not a pleasant setting. Various pieces of
strange and dangerous-looking equipment are everywhere.
Compounds have spilled over and crusted on table
surfaces. It's the kind of place you'd like to scrub
down with Lysol. Troi and Lwaxana MATERIALIZE here,
completely naked. Lwaxana reacts to this.
LWAXANA
I should have known. Even their
transporters can't be trusted.
Dr. Farek ENTERS from a side room.
TROI
Why have you removed our clothing?
FAREK
Females do not deserve the honor
of clothing.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 22.
19 CONTINUED:
LWAXANA
(to Farek)
We are not Ferengi females.
(to Troi)
They're as bad as humans. Look
at the leer on his face.
20 ANGLE TO INCLUDE TOG (OPTICAL)
who ENTERS as Lwaxana is speaking.
TOG
No, his is an expression of
revulsion. But it is a feeling
I do not share, Lwaxana.
Lwaxana and Troi have found something with which to
partially cover themselves. Lwaxana throws a quick
look at Tog.
LWAXANA
It's cold in here. Do you want
me to become ill?
TOG
No, I don't. Farek, please
arrange for their clothing to be
returned.
LWAXANA
Thank you, Daimon Tog.
TOG
(so charming)
You must forgive the Doctor. He
is not accustomed to dealing with
Betazoid females.
(eyeing Lwaxana)
I have a business proposition for
you...
LWAXANA
Thanks, but I'm not interested
in any of your propositions.
TOG
Hear me out. Your telepathic
powers could bring us both great
profit.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 22A.
20 CONTINUED:
LWAXANA
And why would I want to bring you
profit?
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 23.
20 CONTINUED: (2)
FAREK
In order to keep your daughter
alive and healthy, for one...
TOG
(sharp)
Farek! There's no need for
threats.
(smiles at Lwaxana)
Lwaxana is a sensible female...
TROI (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
I don't like the sound of this,
mother.
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
(to Troi)
I believe I can control him,
Little One.
LWAXANA
(to Tog; seductive)
I'm sure we can talk about this.
Just the two of us.
TOG
A wise choice. Farek, leave us.
(to Troi)
And you may rejoin your friend.
Farek EXITS. Tog goes to a companel, hits a specific
series of lighted areas. Troi DEMATERIALIZES in the
FERENGI TRANSPORTER EFFECT.
TOG
(hot to trot)
And now, Lwaxana Troi, let us
"talk"...
Tog leers at Lwaxana. This is the moment he's been
waiting for. Tog presses another panel, and a bed
slides out from a wall.
21 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
travelling at warp speed, on its way to Gamma Erandi.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - ACT TWO 23A.
22 INT. ENGINEERING
Geordi, Data and Wesley are working at a console near
the large wall schematic of the Enterprise.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/13/90 - ACT TWO 24.
22 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
Fifteen hours from Gamma Erandi,
and the subspace static is already
playing hell with
communications...
WESLEY
Just what we might expect in a
stellar nursery.
DATA
Wesley, my congratulations on
passing your Starfleet written
examinations. An excellent
achievement.
WESLEY
Thanks, Data. Now if I can just
do well on the oral exam...
GEORDI
You will. And when you return,
we'll be gaining the best ensign
in the fleet.
DATA
Actually, there is no guarantee
Wesley will be reassigned to the
Enterprise. Eighty-four per cent
of Starfleet graduates are not
posted to Galaxy class starships
for their first assignment.
Wesley reacts to this unexpected bit of news.
WESLEY
I never thought about that... I
always assumed I'd be coming back
to the Enterprise.
GEORDI
I'm sure Captain Picard will
request you... if he's still
commanding the Enterprise when
you graduate.
WESLEY
I hadn't thought about that,
either.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 25.
22 CONTINUED: (2)
WESLEY (Cont'd)
(thinks)
I never thought I'd feel this way
about leaving the Enterprise...
and all of you.
DATA
Is that not a part of the human
experience -- growth and change?
WESLEY
(considers it)
I suppose so...
GEORDI
I felt the same way when I left
my family to go to the Academy.
But it was one of the best times
of my life. You're going to meet
new friends, have adventures you
can't even imagine yet...
Wesley is beginning to feel some mixed emotions now.
WESLEY
(unconvinced)
I hope you're right, Geordi.
23 OMITTED
24 INT. HOLDING TANK
Troi has returned and is again wearing her clothes. In
b.g., Nibor is playing 3-D chess with an N.D. Ferengi
crewman.
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
Little One --
Troi reacts as she "hears" her mother --
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O., cont'd)
-- Tog's given me something
perfectly hideous to wear... he
says it flatters my beauty.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 26.
24 CONTINUED:
TROI
(low, to Riker)
So far, mother's in no danger.
(a beat)
I hope she knows what she's
doing...
RIKER
She's bought us some time...
let's make the most of it.
Riker stands, crosses to the arch, studies the
chessboard for a beat. Nibor's scowling -- the Ferengi
crewman's got Nibor in a tough spot. Nibor reaches
for a piece:
RIKER (cont'd)
I wouldn't do that...
NIBOR
(scowls at Riker)
I don't need your help.
RIKER
The hell you don't. You're two
moves away from being mated.
Nibor ignores Riker, makes the move anyway. The
Ferengi crewman promptly makes his move -- and Nibor
winces; he didn't see the response coming.
RIKER (cont'd)
Hey, I warned you. Now you've
only got one possible escape...
Nibor waves Riker off, makes a move.
RIKER (cont'd)
... and that wasn't it.
The Ferengi crewman smiles, makes his move, then stands
up. The end. The crewman EXITS, smirking. Nibor
sullenly starts setting up the chessboard.
RIKER (cont'd)
See? You should've moved the
bishop --
NIBOR
(snaps at him)
Ridiculous! The bishop was
pinned...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 26A.
24 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
(shrugs)
Okay, don't listen. Forget that
I beat you in thirty moves...
NIBOR
Pure luck.
RIKER
I was being polite. I could've
won in twenty moves.
Nibor glares at Riker.
NIBOR
Then prove it.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 27.
24 CONTINUED: (3)
Nibor makes an opening move.
NIBOR
Pawn to Queen Four, King's Level.
Riker locks eyes with Nibor.
RIKER
Pawn to King's Bishop Three,
Queen's Level.
Nibor sneers at Riker, makes Riker's move, studies the
board.
25 INT. FERENGI LAB
The lighting has been changed. It's softer now. Tog
and Lwaxana are alone. he has just poured something
liquid into a glass for her. She is wearing a sexy
gown, and feeling rather seductive. They are sitting
close together on the edge of the bed.
LWAXANA
I must admit, when you first
approached me on the Enterprise,
I was intrigued.
TOG
You mean revolted.
LWAXANA
(laughs)
Maybe a little. Do you forgive
me?
He continues to move even closer to her as they talk.
TOG
Yes. With your powers we could
be a formidable team.
He puts his hand on her shoulder. She does not resist.
LWAXANA
You have great strength in your
hands.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT TWO 28.
25 CONTINUED:
TOG
(pleased)
And you like that?
LWAXANA
I have always admired strong
males.
TOG
You are beautiful... it is
impossible to resist you...
LWAXANA
Then don't.
And he moves even closer. She bends slightly forward
to meet him, and as they kiss, we:
CUT TO:
25A INT. HOLDING TANK
Riker's in b.g., looking at Nibor and the chessboard on
the other side of the archway. CLOSE on Troi --
reacting to what's coming across her telepathic link to
Lwaxana...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 29.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
26 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In the Gamma Erandi Nebula, a gaseous interstellar
cloud aglow with brilliant light reflected back from
its ionized particles. Within are nests of hundreds of
embryonic stars, dense globules of nuclear fusion
pouring forth light and heat, on the most massive scale
imaginable.
27 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Picard in command chair, Worf at Tactical, Data at Ops.
Other supernumeraries staff the Bridge stations. On
screen is a breathtaking view of Gamma Erandi.
DATA
Initial scans of ionization
patterns complete, sir. Now
correlating sensor readings.
PICARD
(indicating screen)
It's almost incomprehensible, the
amount of energy being expended...
DATA
Actually, it is five point three
four times ten to the forty-first
watts... well within the norm for
phenomena of this type.
PICARD
Perhaps... but that takes away
none of the wonder.
Data nods, watches the screen, trying to comprehend the
emotions Picard and the others must feel viewing this.
28 INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS
Wesley is deciding which personal items to take with
him. As he surveys his possessions, he will discard
some and place others in a "keep" pile. DOOR CHIME.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 30.
28 CONTINUED:
Wesley's looking intently upon an unusual piece of
equipment, doesn't turn around to face the door.
WESLEY
Come in.
SOUND of DOOR OPENING O.S.
BEVERLY (O.S.)
Hi. I brought you something...
WESLEY
I hope it's small, because I'm
taking way too much as it is...
Wesley turns as Beverly ENTERS FRAME carrying a tray
with a decanter and two glasses.
BEVERLY
Your friend Guinan sent this up
from Ten Forward. It's not to
pack -- it's for me to propose
a toast with.
Beverly pours.
BEVERLY (cont'd)
To a future Starfleet officer.
Wesley's surprised --and touched.
WESLEY
Mom -- thanks.
Beverly hands Wesley a glass, raises hers in a toast.
BEVERLY
I won't say "give it your best"
because I know you will. I won't
say "make me proud"... because
you already have. So I'll just
say... here's to your future.
They clink glasses and drink. Wesley picks up the
piece of equipment:
WESLEY
This was Dad's...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 30A.
28 CONTINUED: (2)
BEVERLY
(nods)
From the Stargazer. Do you have
room for it?
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 31.
28 CONTINUED: (3)
WESLEY
No... but I'm taking it anyway.
Beverly nods -- "he'd be pleased."
29 OMITTED
30 INT. HOLDING TANK (OPTICAL)
Riker and Troi are still in the cell; Nibor smugly
makes a move on the chessboard.
NIBOR
Check.
Riker frowns, turns away from the arch.
RIKER
I'm sick of this game.
NIBOR
Of course -- now that you're
losing.
Riker sits down, away from the archway.
RIKER
Who's losing? I'm just tired of
standing up.
NIBOR
You can't resign now.
RIKER
It's too hard to play from in
here. I can't even see the whole
board.
NIBOR
(catches on)
Ah, then you'll finish the game
if I let you out of the cell.
RIKER
I might...
NIBOR
Clever, hyoo-man, but I'm not
that foolish.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT THREE 31A.
30 CONTINUED:
RIKER
(with disdain)
What -- you're afraid I'd try to
escape? What would that get me?
You'd still have her. And
besides... where would I go?
NIBOR
(unsure)
I do not trust you...
Riker puts his feet up, makes himself comfortable.
RIKER
Fine. Thanks for the game.
Nibor thinks it over -- then picks up his phaser, and
lowers the forcefield. Gestures to Riker.
NIBOR
Come out here.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 32.
30 CONTINUED: (2)
Riker crosses through the archway, steps up to the
chessboard. Nibor restores the forcefield, keeping
Troi captive in the cell.
NIBOR (cont'd)
Now save your rook... if you can.
As Riker thoughtfully circles the board:
CUT TO:
31 INT. FERENGI LAB
Tog sits on the floor at Lwaxana's feet, his head
resting against her lap.
LWAXANA
... and that was my first husband.
Not much of a conversationalist,
but what a lover. Then I met --
TOG
(interrupting)
I do not want to hear about your
other romances. It makes me
jealous.
She wants to keep control of the situation, so she
changes tactics, begins rubbing his ears.
LWAXANA
My, what big ears you have. Has
anyone ever told you how
attractive they are?
TOG
(melting)
Some females think they are my
best feature.
Lwaxana begins massaging his ears, and he relaxes into
some sort of alpha state.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 33.
31 CONTINUED:
TOG
(continuing)
No one has ever given me oo-mox
like this before.
LWAXANA
Oo-mox?
TOG
There is no translation. But the
ear is one of our most erogenous
zones.
LWAXANA
(hesitates, then)
Then you shall have as much oo-mox
as you desire.
He relaxes into the alpha state even more, turning in
worshipful gaze toward her.
32 INT. HOLDING TANK
CLOSE on Nibor, unconscious on the floor. WIDEN to
reveal Riker standing above Nibor, rubbing his sore
knuckles.
RIKER
Those Ferengi have iron jaws...
Riker works the console.
32A ANGLE ON THE ARCHWAY (OPTICAL)
as the FORCEFIELD shimmers and disappears. Troi
crosses to Riker's side.
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
Little One --
Troi reacts to "hearing" her mother.
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O., cont'd)
-- if Tog were a kitten, he'd
be purring.
TROI
Good work, Mother.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 33A.
32A CONTINUED:
Riker reacts, gives Troi an inquiring look. Troi
explains:
TROI (cont'd)
According to mother, Daimon Tog
is... extremely relaxed at the
moment.
RIKER
Tell Lwaxana to keep him relaxed
while we call the cavalry...
Riker crosses to the computer terminal and taps keys,
but:
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 34.
32A CONTINUED: (2)
COMPUTER VOICE
Access to communications denied.
All transmissions to be
authorized by Daimon Tog.
Riker and Troi exchange a look -- "are you thinking
what I'm thinking?"
TROI
Let's see just how relaxed Daimon
Tog is...
33 INT. FERENGI LAB
Tog is gazing lovingly up at Lwaxana.
TROI (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
Mother -- we're out of the cell
and we're trying to contact the
Enterprise... but we can't do it
without Tog's access code. Do
you think --
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
Say no more, Little One.
TOG
Lwaxana... you and I are going
to make such a wonderful team...
With your telepathy and my
cunning, I foresee --
LWAXANA
(finishes it)
-- a very profitable future.
Tog is in ecstasy.
34 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
at warp speed.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 35.
35 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Picard, Worf, and Data still at their stations; various
supernumeraries staff other positions.
WORF
Subspace interference is
subsiding... communications have
been restored...
PICARD
Good. Contact Commander Riker
on Betazed.
WORF
(observing panel)
Message coming in from Betazed,
sir. Priority One.
PICARD
(concerned)
On screen.
The image of Reittan Grax, the Betazed conference
director, fills the screen.
REITTAN GRAX
Captain Picard, at last. We've
been trying to reach you for two
days.
PICARD
Our communications were blocked
by the nebula, Reittan. Is there
a problem?
REITTAN GRAX
I'm afraid so, Captain. Lwaxana,
Deanna and Commander Riker have
disappeared.
On Picard's reaction...
CUT TO:
36 OMITTED
37 INT. FERENGI LAB
Lwaxana has been "oo-moxing" Tog into a deeper alpha
state and he's now on the verge of sleep.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT THREE 36.
37 CONTINUED:
TOG
I knew I wanted you the moment
I saw you... you have fulfilled
all my expectations.
LWAXANA
How sweet.
TOG
(sleepily)
Farek thought it was a bad idea...
but I knew better...
LWAXANA
How clever.
TOG
I knew best... I always know
best...
LWAXANA
(to herself)
How repugnant.
TOG
(didn't catch it)
What?
LWAXANA
I said, "how romantic." I can't
resist a man who knows what he
wants... and goes after it.
TOG
That's me. And that's why I'm
Daimon of this ship... I take
charge of every situation.
(demonstrating; a
command)
More to the left, woman.
LWAXANA
Whatever you say...
Lwaxana obediently favors Tog's left ear. Tog happily
drifts off again.
LWAXANA (cont'd)
My darling, would you like
something to drink?
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT THREE 36A.
37 CONTINUED: (2)
TOG
(murmuring, half-asleep)
You're so attentive.
LWAXANA
Does your food synthesizer know
how to make an Arcturian Fizz?
TOG
I don't think so...
LWAXANA
They have certain pleasure-enhancing
qualities.
TOG
(sounds good)
Mmmm...
LWAXANA
Let me teach the computer how to
make one.
(a beat)
I'll need your access code...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 37.
37 CONTINUED: (2)
Tog's practically in Ferengi lala land, about to slip
into slumber. Dreamily:
TOG
Yes, beloved... Computer -- access
code Keh-ee Yoor-ee Dah-teh-ee
--
FAREK (O.S.)
Tog! Be silent!
Lwaxana, startled, turns to see --
38 NEW ANGLE
An angry Farek is standing in the doorway.
FAREK
I knew you were not to be trusted.
LWAXANA
Doctor Farek! I was... going to
make Daimon Tog a drink...
FAREK
Save your lies for this fool...
Farek indicates Tog, who's slowly regaining alertness.
LWAXANA
Daimon Tog, he's misunderstood...
Don't listen to him.
FAREK
(to Tog)
No -- you've misunderstood.
You've been tricked by a sly
female who finds you repulsive.
TOG
She was only trying to serve...
FAREK
You almost gave her complete
access to the ship's computer...
(pointed)
... a security breach severe enough
to cost you your command!
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT THREE 38.
38 CONTINUED:
Tog falls silent, realizing Farek's got him by the
short hairs.
FAREK (cont'd)
It's time you took my advice.
Let me study her.
TOG
Study her? Your mind probes could
kill her.
FAREK
(unconcerned)
You brought her aboard for her
telepathic powers. If I can
determine what neural
configuration gives her those
powers, we may be able to
duplicate them. We could still
profit from this.
TOG
I don't know...
FAREK
A true Daimon would not be blinded
by lust. Give her to me or I will
be forced to report your
transgression.
Tog is devastated. His darling may have betrayed him,
and now he's locked in a power struggle with his first
officer. Rather weakly he agrees.
TOG
Very well... take her.
On Lwaxana's reaction:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/23/90 - ACT FOUR 39.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
39 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In orbit around Betazed.
40
thru OMITTED
42
43 EXT. BETAZED CLEARING
Worf and three supernumeraries are inspecting the scene
with tricorders.
44 NEW ANGLE
to include Reittan Grax.
REITTAN GRAX
I wish I had some answers for you,
Lieutenant Worf.
WORF
Mister Homn was no help?
REITTAN GRAX
None. He last saw them as he was
leaving this clearing. When he
returned, all three of them were
gone.
Data returns, holding the bunch of wilted flowers we
saw earlier.
DATA
Lieutenant Foley found these in
the pond. The species is Zan
Periculi. It is not indigenous to
Betazed, but to Lappa IV... a
Ferengi world.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FOUR 40.
44A INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
Picard, Geordi, Data, and Worf. The flowers are on the
Captain's desk.
PICARD
We now have a reasonable
hypothesis as to whom.
WORF
The difficult question is where.
GEORDI
The Ferengi ship is almost as fast
as the Enterprise... she could
be just about anywhere by now.
Picard considers for a beat.
PICARD
Commander Riker will assume that
we'll be searching for them...
he'll find some way to send us
a message.
(a beat)
Mister Worf, I want continual
monitoring of all Ferengi subspace
frequencies. Mister La Forge,
can you extend our sensor range?
GEORDI
(thinking)
If I narrow the band and tie in
long-range sensors to the subspace
scanners, I can boost the gain...
PICARD
Make it so.
DATA
Do you wish to leave orbit?
PICARD
Not until we have someplace to
go.
45 EXT. SPACE - THE KRAYTON (OPTICAL)
travelling at warp speed.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FOUR 40A.
46 INT. HOLDING TANK (OPTICAL)
As before: Nibor unconscious on the floor, Riker
working at the computer terminal, Troi looking on.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FOUR 41.
46 CONTINUED:
RIKER
(shakes his head)
I've tried everything I know...
and it's no use. Without Tog's
security code, I can't get near
the communication system.
TROI
We're running out of time...
Farek's about to begin the neural
scan on mother.
Riker's doing everything he can at the computer
terminal.
RIKER
(thinking)
Maybe I'm going about this the
wrong way. If I pick a minor
subsystem... something non-essential...
Riker works the console, brings up a control schematic.
RIKER (cont'd)
Like this... the warp field phase
adjustment. All this does is
suppress the subspace
interference generated by the
warp engines.
TROI
Meaning what?
RIKER
Meaning if I set up a simple
oscillation, I can send out a
signal.
(studying schematic)
The trick is to create a message
that the Enterprise will
understand... but that the Ferengi
will think is just normal
subspace static.
Riker punches in a complex set of computer
instructions. Troi flinches at a sudden pain. Riker
notices.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FOUR 41A.
46 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER (cont'd)
What's wrong?
TROI
Mother...
46A INT. FERENGI LAB (OPTICAL)
Lwaxana on the Ferengi operating table. A strange
device is probing the Betazoid's mind. Lwaxana is
writhing in agony. A monitor shows the woman's brain,
changes in color indicating the manipulations Farek is
putting her through.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FOUR 42-42A.
46B INT. HOLDING TANK (OPTICAL)
Riker holding Troi. She is really suffering, but
trying to be a good soldier and handle it.
TROI
Will...
(again a cry of pain
quickly suppressed)
... we've got to help her...
Riker makes a decision, picks up Nibor's phaser.
RIKER
Come on.
Riker and Troi EXIT.
47 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
orbiting Betazed.
48 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
A flurry of activity. Data at Science One; Geordi at
Engineering; Wesley assisting Geordi; Worf at Tactical.
Supernumeraries are at other stations. They are
examining all possible information to discover where
the Ferengi have taken their hostages.
GEORDI
(to Wesley)
Thanks for the help, but you'd
better get aboard the Bradbury
-- they were ready to leave orbit
an hour ago.
WESLEY
(nods)
Soon as we're sure this works...
GEORDI
(to Picard)
Initiating scans now, sir.
We HEAR a succession of CODED RADIO SIGNALS -- all
weak, scrambled, unintelligible, and covered with
layers of HISS, rhythmic POPS, and STATIC. Each
scanned sample lasts about five seconds.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FOUR 43.
48 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Can we locate the Krayton?
Data and Wesley work at Science One.
DATA
Ferengi transmissions are
routinely scrambled and encoded,
sir. Without breaking the code,
we will be unable to identify any
specific Ferengi vessel.
GEORDI
(as he works)
And Ferengi codes are damn near
impossible to break...
PICARD
Gentlemen, I have the utmost
confidence in your ability to
perform the impossible.
Geordi, Wesley, and Data keep working as the various
scanned SIGNALS continue. One signal contains a
particular pattern of rhythmic POPPING that catches
Wesley's attention for a moment -- though Wesley can't
put his finger on why. Then another SIGNAL in the scan
replaces it.
WORF
Captain, the Bradbury is hailing
us. They can no longer delay
their departure.
Picard turns to Wesley.
PICARD
Mister Crusher -- now. We have
no time for lengthy farewells.
Good luck.
WESLEY
Thank you, sir.
Wesley would like to say goodbye to everyone else, but
there's no more time. He takes one last look around
the Bridge as the rest of the Bridge crew resumes their
tasks:
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FOUR 43A.
48 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
The repetitive nature of the
subcarrier pattern would imply
a modified Greenlaw-Huffman
encoding scheme...
GEORDI
Okay, I'll reverse-engineer the
algorithm using a Pileggi
sequence...
Wesley EXITS into the Turbolift. The doors close.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT FOUR 44.
49 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
An n.d. crewmember is at the Transporter console.
Beverly is near the pad, waiting with a travel case.
Wesley ENTERS, his manner thoughtful and preoccupied.
Beverly smiles proudly.
BEVERLY
Wesley... take care.
WESLEY
You too, Mom.
Beverly gives him a farewell hug. Wesley smiles at
her... but he just can't get his train of thought away
from the problem on the Bridge. Lost in thought,
Wesley steps onto the pad.
BEVERLY
Something the matter?
WESLEY
We've been scanning Ferengi
transmissions, trying to find
the Krayton. One of the signals
was... I don't know... familiar
somehow...
BEVERLY
Something in the message?
WESLEY
No -- the message was scrambled...
(suddenly it clicks)
It was the static.
Wesley steps off the pad, heads for the door.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT FOUR 45.
49 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
Where are you going?
Too late; Wesley's already EXITED. On Beverly's
expression:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 46.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
50 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
orbiting Betazed.
51 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard, Data, Worf, Geordi, supernumeraries.
WORF
Sir, the Bradbury informs us they
can wait no longer for Mister
Crusher to come aboard.
Picard is surprised, but before he can respond, Wesley
ENTERS from the Turbolift. Everyone reacts.
WESLEY
Captain, I think there's a pattern
to the subspace interference I
heard on one of the Ferengi
messages.
PICARD
Wesley, unless you leave
immediately, you'll miss --
Wesley nods -- he knows what he's doing -- and
continues:
WESLEY
The interference itself could be
a message. If I could just hear
a replay of the subspace scans...
Picard studies Wesley, nods.
PICARD
(to Worf)
Signal the Bradbury they may
depart.
(to Data)
Play back the Ferengi
transmissions...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE 47.
51 CONTINUED:
We HEAR the various CODED RADIO SIGNALS as before.
Wesley listens intently until he hears the SIGNAL with
the pattern of INTERFERENCE POPPING that caught his
attention before.
WESLEY
Wait -- repeat that one. Put it
on a continuous replay.
Data does so. The SIGNAL keeps playing.
WESLEY (cont'd)
Hear that popping noise? Data,
can you filter out everything but
that sound?
Data works the console. We now HEAR only the rhythmic
POPPING. Now that it's isolated, it's easier to
identify --
GEORDI
That's Cochrane distortion... a
fluctuation in the phase of the
subspace field. All warp engines
generate that kind of
interference.
WESLEY
But listen to the pattern... it's
the Algolian ceremonial rhythm
the musician was playing at the
reception.
DATA
Mister Crusher is correct, sir.
There is a temporal correlation.
PICARD
Then it is a signal from Commander
Riker.
(with admiration)
Ingenious. He selected a signal
we'd recognize... but one the
Ferengi would dismiss as static.
Wesley moves to Conn, relieves the crewman there.
Worf's been working the Tactical console under all
this, now reports:
WORF
Signal source located, Captain.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 47A-48.
51 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Plot an intercept course.
Wesley's already punching it in at the helm.
WESLEY
Course plotted and laid in, sir.
PICARD
Well done, Mister Crusher. Warp
Eight.
WESLEY
Aye, sir.
PICARD
Engage.
52 OMITTED
53 INT. FERENGI LAB (OPTICAL)
Lwaxana Troi is restrained on a biobed. Farek is
making adjustments to his mind probe. Riker and Troi
ENTER.
Riker FIRES a single shot, destroying the probe. Farek
and Lwaxana react. Riker gestures with the phaser.
RIKER
Get away from her.
Farek moves quickly to obey. Troi crosses to her
mother, and unfastens the restraints. The stress of
her ordeal shows on her face as Lwaxana sits up.
Tog ENTERS, from behind Riker. He too holds a phaser.
TOG
Standoff, Commander.
Riker whirls to face this new threat.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 49.
53 CONTINUED:
LWAXANA
Tog, can't we strike a bargain?
All I'm concerned about is my
daughter's safety... what happens
to me isn't important.
TOG
What are you suggesting?
She sees an opening and takes full advantage.
LWAXANA
Let me be candid, Daimon Tog.
Deanna is of no use to you. She's
only half Betazoid. And if you
keep Riker, Starfleet will never
stop searching for you.
Tog nods judiciously -- "go on."
LWAXANA (cont'd)
If you release them, I'll stay
with you willingly... and use my
telepathy to aid you in your
negotiations.
Tog is wavering. Lwaxana clinches the deal:
LWAXANA (cont'd)
I will also show you some of my
other exotic skills...
Lwaxana does a strutting dance for Tog.
TOG
A tempting offer. I would like
to believe you.
She extends a hand.
LWAXANA
The offer is genuine. I give you
my word as a Daughter of the Fifth
House of Betazed.
RIKER
Lwaxana, don't.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT FIVE 49A.
53 CONTINUED: (2)
LWAXANA
I've made up my mind.
RIKER
I can't let you do this...
LWAXANA
William, I'm a grown woman. I
can make my own decisions, and
I'm fully capable of entering into
a contract.
TROI
Mother -- we can't just leave you
here --
Lwaxana turns to Troi, silences her with a look and
a thought:
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
Yes, you can -- before he changes
his mind.
(then, smiling)
Please, Little One. Do as I
say... just this once...
Lwaxana turns back to Tog before Troi can reply:
LWAXANA
Do we have an agreement?
Tog nods. Th deal is done.
TOG
You have my word. I will release
your daughter and the Commander.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 50.
53 CONTINUED: (3)
Tog holsters his phaser; he's reached a bargain. He
shrugs, and moves to Lwaxana's side. She smiles.
LWAXANA
Oo-mox is only the beginning...
54
thru OMITTED
56
57 NEW ANGLE
as Riker and Troi react. Farek is frankly disgusted.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 51.
57 CONTINUED:
FERENGI CREWMAN (V.O.)
Daimon -- we are being hailed by
the Enterprise -- they demand the
return of the captives --
Reactions. Farek panics, but Tog is calm.
FAREK
The Enterprise has found us --
TOG
(cutting Farek off)
Slow to impulse... raise
shields. Inform the Enterprise
that two of our guests are ready
to return. The other will be
staying with us -- at her request.
FAREK
Daimon, I must protest --
TOG
There is nothing to protest.
Lwaxana will cooperate...
therefore we have gained what we
set out to gain.
FAREK
But you cannot trust her --
TOG
(firm)
Lwaxana has given her word. Now
leave us.
58 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE KRAYTON (OPTICAL)
motionless relative to one another.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 52.
59
thru OMITTED
60
61 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Riker and Troi BEAM IN (FERENGI TRANSPORTER EFFECT).
The viewscreen shows the Krayton.
PICARD
You're both all right?
RIKER
None the worse for wear.
TROI
My mother bought our freedom,
Captain. But believe me, she
doesn't want to stay with Tog.
PICARD
(to Worf)
Hail the Krayton.
WORF
(works the panel)
Sir, Daimon Tog responding.
On the screen, the image of the Krayton is replaced
by Tog.

STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 53.
61 CONTINUED:
TOG
Captain Picard, so good of you
to meet us. We were on our way
to Betazed to return our guests.
PICARD
Of course you were. But you're
still holding Lwaxana Troi.
Lwaxana suddenly ENTERS FRAME next to Tog.
LWAXANA
When will you get it through your
thick head that it's over between
us, Jean-Luc?
Picard reacts to this bizarre statement. Troi suddenly
smiles, she sees where her mother's going. Troi
indicates to Worf to mute the transmission.
TROI
I think I know what she's doing.
You must fight to get her back,
Captain.
Bluffing a Ferengi on behalf of Lwaxana Troi? Picard
shakes his head -- why me? But it might work, so
Picard bites the bullet, turns to the Main Viewer:
PICARD
It's not over, Lwaxana. You're
mine and I refuse to let you go.
Return to my side immediately.
LWAXANA
(hopeful)
You mean... you still care?
Words fail Picard. He searches his memory for
something -- anything -- to say, finally hits upon
Shakespeare:
PICARD
"My love is a fever, longing still
For that which longer nurseth the disease."
Reactions all around.
LWAXANA
(melting)
Tell me more...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 53A.
61 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
"In faith, I do not love thee with mine eyes,
For they in thee a thousand errors note;
But 'tis my heart that loves what they despise;
Who in despite of view is pleas'd to dote."
Under this:
TOG
(to Lwaxana)
You didn't tell me that you and
Captain Picard were --
LWAXANA
(interrupting Tog)
You said you didn't want to hear
about all my romances.
(to Picard)
I have a new love, Jean-Luc. And
you can't keep killing all my
lovers. That simply has to stop.
TOG
Killing?
LWAXANA
He's insanely jealous.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/19/90 - ACT FIVE 54.
61 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
Listen, Tog, no one possesses
Lwaxana but me. And if I have
to destroy your ship in the
process, so be it.
TOG
Captain, I had no idea Lwaxana
was your woman.
LWAXANA
(to Tog)
Don't let him threaten you. You
can defeat him.
(to Picard)
The only way you'll get me back
is over Tog's dead body!
PICARD
That can be arranged. Mister
Worf, arm all phaser banks and
photon torpedoes. If my beloved
is not in my arms in ten seconds,
throw everything you've got at
the Krayton.
TOG
But you'll destroy Lwaxana!
PICARD
(shrugs)
'Tis better to have loved and lost
than never to have loved at all...
Eight, seven...
TOG
No, wait!
PICARD
Six... five...
TOG
(hits companel)
Beam her to their Bridge... now!
PICARD
Three... two...
And Lwaxana MATERIALIZES on the Bridge. Playing her
part in the charade, she rushes to Picard, throws her
arms around him.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE 55.
61 CONTINUED: (4)
LWAXANA
You wonderfully jealous fool.
TOG
I trust there will be no further
action taken against us?
PICARD
Such as reporting this incident
to your superiors who may question
your competency as Daimon? I'll
think about it.
(to Worf)
Screen off.
And Picard cuts the communication. He looks to Lwaxana
-- "charade's over." Lwaxana, however, doesn't let
go.
LWAXANA
(amorously)
Thank you, Jean-Luc. You were
most convincing.
(purring)
You certainly convinced me...
Picard has some difficulty extricating himself from
Lwaxana's arms.
PICARD
Mrs. Troi, I'm truly grateful that
you risked your life for my...
(breaks free)
...people. I'll have you home
within hours.
LWAXANA
Really, that isn't necessary,
Captain...
(provocatively)
I'd love to hear more of that
poetry...
PICARD
Perhaps another time. Mister
Crusher, set course for Betazed.
(glancing at Lwaxana)
Warp Nine.
Lwaxana turns to Troi:
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE 55A.
61 CONTINUED: (5)
LWAXANA (TELEPATHIC V.O.)
There's so much to talk about,
Little One... such as your future.
Reittan Grax was telling me the
other day that he has the nicest
nephew...
Deanna gives her a look of "Oh Lord, here we go again."
62 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
streaking at top speed for Betazed.
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE 56.
63 OMITTED
64 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard is reading something on his PADD as Wesley
enters.
WESLEY
You asked to see me, Captain?
Picard barely looks up.
PICARD
I've been in touch with Admiral
Hahn at Starfleet Academy.
Wesley's expression turns hopeful. Maybe there's still
a chance somehow...
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE 57.
64 CONTINUED:
PICARD (cont'd)
The Admiral regrets your missing
the oral examination and hopes
you'll reapply next year.
Wesley hides his disappointment. No loopholes here.
WESLEY
I understand, sir.
(a beat)
I do intend to reapply.
Picard nods -- good.
PICARD
In the interim... the Academy's
loss is our gain. I'm gratified
the Enterprise will continue to
benefit from your talents for
another year.
WESLEY
Thank you, Captain.
Picard returns his attention to the PADD. Wesley
stands, waits to be dismissed. Nothing. Wesley's
beginning to feel awkward. Finally:
WESLEY (cont'd)
Is that all, sir?
PICARD
There is one more thing.
Picard looks up.
PICARD (cont'd)
For some time now I have been
contemplating a certain action.
Your conduct today has convinced
me to take that action.
Wesley stands mute, wondering if he's in trouble.
PICARD (cont'd)
I've reviewed your service record
thoroughly... and I've decided
upon the appropriate course.
Is there a twinkle in Picard's eye?
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/20/90 - ACT FIVE 57A.
64 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD (cont'd)
I am granting you a field
promotion to full Ensign.
Wesley's face lights up. Before Wesley can speak:
PICARD (cont'd)
Congratulations.
(a beat)
You're dismissed.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Menage a Troi" - REV. 3/16/90 - ACT FIVE 58.
65 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
orbiting Betazed.
66 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard, Riker, Troi, Worf, Data, Geordi, Beverly are
all here. N.D. Crewmember at Conn.
WORF
Lwaxana Troi has beamed down to
Betazed, Captain.
Wesley ENTERS, now in the crimson Starfleet uniform
of an Ensign, and takes his station.
PICARD
(to Worf)
Notify Starfleet we are en route
to the Xanthras system for our
rendezvous with the Zapata.
WORF
Aye, sir.
PICARD
Ensign Crusher, take us out of
orbit and set course for Xanthras
Three, Warp Factor Six.
WESLEY
Aye, sir.
(works the helm)
Course set.
PICARD
Engage.
Beverly looks proudly over at Wesley, who takes a
moment to relish his new status. Yes! This is going
to be all right!
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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