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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Qpid"
(f.k.a. "Q Love")
#40274-194
Teleplay by
Ira Steven Behr
Directed by
Cliff Bole
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 This script is not for publication or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
JANUARY 31, 1991
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 2/5/91 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Q Love"
CAST
PICARD Q
RIKER VASH
DATA SIR GUY GISBOURNE
BEVERLY ELDERLY SERVANT
TROI
GEORDI
WORF
Non-Speaking
VARIOUS ARCHEOLOGY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
COMPUTER VOICE
A VULCAN COUNCIL MEMBER
TROOP OF MEN-AT-ARMS
Non-Speaking EXECUTIONER
SUPERNUMERARIES CASTLE GUARDS
SERVANTS
MEMBERS OF THE COURT
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 2/5/91 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Q Love"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
MAIN BRIDGE
CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM SHERWOOD FOREST
TEN FORWARD
CORRIDOR NOTTINGHAM CASTLE
PICARD'S QUARTERS
VASH'S QUARTERS
MEETING ROOM
SHERWOOD FOREST
A GLADE
NOTTINGHAM CASTLE
MAID MARIAN'S CHAMBERS
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Q Love"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
clavicular klaw-VICK-you-lahr
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Q Love"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship orbits a small, orange hued planet.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, stardate 44741.9.
We have arrived at Tagus Three
where the Enterprise is to serve
as host of the Federation
Archeology Council's annual
symposium.
2 INT. READY ROOM
PICARD, intensely studying his monitor screen.
PICARD (V.O.)
I look forward to giving
tomorrow's keynote address with
great anticipation.
The DOOR CHIME SOUNDS.
PICARD
Come.
TROI ENTERS. Picard barely glances up from the
monitor. Troi smiles at Picard's preoccupation.
TROI
I thought you'd want to know,
Captain, the Council members have
all been beamed aboard and
assigned quarters.
PICARD
Excellent.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/1/91 - TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED:
TROI
(a hint)
It really is quite late, Captain.
Picard motions her over to the monitor.
PICARD
Tell me, Counselor, in regard
to my lecture, which do you
suppose would provide greater
clarity? A chronological
structure, or a division of each
excavation's findings into various
sociological, religious, and
environmental sub-groupings?
TROI
I thought you had already decided
on a chronological structure.
PICARD
(nodding; but not quite
convinced)
Still, there is something to be
said for a more scientific
approach.
TROI
Captain, may I make a suggestion?
PICARD
By all means.
Troi finally has the Captain's complete attention.
TROI
Relax! You've written a brilliant
speech.
PICARD
It needs to be. Tomorrow I'll
be addressing some of the greatest
scientific minds in the
Federation. Switzer,
Klarc-Tarn-Droth, McFarland.
Giants in the field of Archeology.
Next to them I'm nothing but an
enthusiastic amateur.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - TEASER 3.
2 CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
I doubt they think of you as an
amateur... not when it comes to
the ruins of Tagus Three.
PICARD
(modestly)
Well, I have done my homework...
I've examined the findings of
every archaeological expedition
conducted on the planet's
surface...
TROI
It's unfortunate the Taguans no
longer allow outsiders to visit
the ruins.
PICARD
(wistful)
Indeed. Especially since we still
know so little about their
origin...
He gestures toward the monitor.
PICARD
Hopefully, I've been able to
construct some intriguing theories
of my own.
TROI
I'm sure the council members will
agree that you have.
PICARD
(smiling)
Your support is appreciated,
Deanna.
Picard stands.
PICARD
Screen off.
CU screen as it goes blank.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - TEASER 4.
3 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS
The door OPENS. Picard ENTERS looking somewhat
fatigued.
The first thing he notices -- is a Horga'hn sitting
on his desk. Picard looks at it, curious... where the
hell did this thing come from? Then...
VASH (O.S.)
Bring back any memories?
Picard turns to see VASH stepping out of the shadows
near the door. For a moment he's taken completely
off-guard.
PICARD
Vash? How did you get in here?
She smiles... and moves closer.
VASH
I came in through the window.
Picard barely has the chance to regain his aplomb when
she snakes an arm around him and they kiss. It's going
to last awhile.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT ONE 5.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
4 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS - MORNING
Vash, wearing the same outfit from the night before,
and Picard, in his dress uniform, sit at a table eating
a brekfast of rolls and jam. Though there is still a
warm afterglow from the evening's activities, Picard is
slightly ill at ease about playing host to Vash aboard
the Enterprise.
PICARD
I had no idea you were a member
of the Archaeology Council.
Vash only smiles.
PICARD
You are a member?
(a beat)
Aren't you.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/1/91 - ACT ONE 6.
4 CONTINUED:
VASH
(smiling)
More or less.
PICARD
Why have you come to Tagus Three?
VASH
To see you, of course.
PICARD
Is that the only reason?
VASH
Isn't it enough?
She's moves closer to him. It's an intimate moment.
PICARD
(smiling)
I wish I could believe you?
VASH
(smiling right back)
I'd be disappointed if you did.
(a beat)
I really have missed you,
Jean-Luc.
But before they can act on a mutual impulse the DOOR
CHIMES. Picard waits until Vash steps away before
answering.
PICARD
Come.
BEVERLY strides in.
BEVERLY
I'm sorry I'm late...
(noticing Vash)
Oh, excuse me. I didn't know you
had company.
PICARD
That's quite all right, Doctor.
Beverly Crusher allow me to
introduce Vash. A friend of mine
with the Archeology Council.
The two women exchange greetings.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 7.
4 CONTINUED: (2)
BEVERLY
(to Vash)
I didn't mean to interrupt. The
Captain and I often share morning
tea.
VASH
Yes, Jean-Luc has told me all
about you.
BEVERLY
Really? When was that?
VASH
On Risa. Where we met.
Beverly is finding this all very interesting.
BEVERLY
I see.
(to Picard)
That must have been during your
vacation last year.
PICARD
(giving nothing away)
So it was.
BEVERLY
(to Vash)
I'm surprised he never mentioned
you.
VASH
So am I.
She shoots Picard a look, but no explanation is
forthcoming.
VASH
Are you busy, Doctor?
BEVERLY
Not at the moment.
VASH
I was wondering, I would love to
see some more of this marvelous
ship...
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 8.
4 CONTINUED: (3)
BEVERLY
I'd be delighted to show it to
you. If that's alright with you,
Jean-Luc.
PICARD
Of course.
But he doesn't seem thrilled at the prospect. As Vash
passes him on the way out...
VASH
(sotto voce)
Don't worry, I promise to behave
myself.
Picard does not look reassured.
5 INT. TEN FORWARD
The lounge is only lightly populated at the moment.
Riker is seated alone having a drink.
Beverly and Vash ENTER.
BEVERLY
And this is Ten Forward, where
the Council's welcoming reception
is to be held this afternoon.
VASH
(liking what she sees)
I couldn't think of a better
location.
(a beat)
Tell me, does Jean-Luc come here
often?
BEVERLY
No, not often.
VASH
I didn't think so.
BEVERLY
The Captain is a very private man.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 9.
5 CONTINUED:
VASH
He certainly acted that way when
we first met.
(smiling)
But I managed to loosen him up.
Beverly would definitely like to learn more about this
woman.
BEVERLY
Would you like something to drink?
VASH
Please.
Beverly walks over to the bar. Vash checks out the
view from the window as Riker APPROACHES.
RIKER
Eternity never looked so lovely.
VASH
Excuse me?
RIKER
I was referring to the view.
Eternity never looked so lovely.
Vash gives him a shrewd appraisal.
VASH
You must be Commander Riker.
RIKER
(surprised)
I'm afraid you have me at a
disadvantage.
VASH
I didn't mean to interrupt. I
believe you were about to tell
me that my eyes are as mysterious
as the stars.
Riker is intrigued. How the hell did she know?
RIKER
(thinks he's figured
it out)
You're a Betazoid.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 10.
5 CONTINUED: (2)
VASH
Not at all. It's just that
Jean-Luc does quite a good
imitation of you.
RIKER
He does?
Beverly comes back with the drinks.
BEVERLY
I see you two have met.
RIKER
Not exactly.
BEVERLY
Vash is a member of the Archeology
Council. And a friend of the
Captain.
RIKER
So I've gathered.
BEVERLY
They met during his visit to Risa.
RIKER
On Risa?
(amused)
That must have been a better
vacation than he let on.
VASH
You mean he never mentioned me
to you either?
RIKER
Believe me, if he had, I would
have remembered.
VASH
(a bit frustrated)
You'd think he'd have told someone
about me.
COMPUTER VOICE
Doctor Crusher, please report to
Sickbay.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 11.
5 CONTINUED: (3)
BEVERLY
On my way.
(to Vash)
I'm afraid I won't be able to
finish up our tour.
(a beat)
Perhaps Commander Riker could fill
in for me.
RIKER
It would be my pleasure.
Beverly leaves. Riker and Vash head for the door.
VASH
So you're the one who asked
Jean-Luc to buy the Horga'han.
RIKER
That was me.
VASH
Tell me Commander, do you collect
sexual fertility symbols?
RIKER
I wouldn't call it a very large
collection.
And they're out the door.
6 INT. BRIDGE
DATA and GEORDI at Science Station, WORF at Tactical.
N.D.'s elsewhere.
Riker and Vash EXIT the aft turbolift.
RIKER
And that brings us to the Main
Bridge, the Command center of the
Enterprise, and the end of our
tour.
He brings her over to the Science Station.
RIKER
Vash, I'd like you to meet
Commander La Forge and Commander
Data...
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 12.
6 CONTINUED:
An exchange of greetings. Riker gestures over to Worf
who looks on with disapproval.
RIKER
And this is Lieutenant Worf.
(noticing Worf's scowl)
Something wrong, Lieutenant?
WORF
Sir, I was not informed that
Council Members had been granted
bridge clearance.
RIKER
I think we can make an exception
in this case, Mister Worf. Vash
is the Captain's guest.
Interested glances all around. Worf is somewhat at
a loss for what to say.
WORF
(finally)
Welcome aboard.
Riker leads Vash over to the Command area.
VASH
Is this where Jean-Luc sits?
RIKER
(pointing it out)
That's the big chair.
To everyone's surprise she sits down in it. It
provides a definite sense of power.
VASH
I can see where being a starship
Captain does have its rewards.
PICARD (V.O.)
I'm glad you approve.
All eyes turn to Picard who has just exited the Ready
Room. Vash stands.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 13.
6 CONTINUED: (2)
VASH
Jean-Luc. Commander Riker was
just showing me the bridge.
Picard looks at Riker.
RIKER
Doctor Crusher was called to
Sickbay.
Picard nods. An awkward beat of silence.
PICARD
So, did you enjoy your tour?
VASH
Very much.
PICARD
Good.
Another awkward moment.
VASH
I guess I'll head back to my room
now and get ready for the
reception.
PICARD
By all means.
(a beat)
Well, I suppose I'll see you then.
VASH
I look forward to it.
She turns and makes the long walk back up the ramp to
the turbolift.
RIKER
(watching her go)
Fascinating woman.
No comment, from Picard.
7 ANGLE ON
Data and Geordi. Geordi has also watched Vash EXIT
the bridge.
As the turbolift doors close he breaks into a grin.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 14.
7 CONTINUED:
DATA
You find something humorous,
Geordi?
GEORDI
Didn't you notice how ill-at-ease
the Captain seemed around Vash?
DATA
Yes. However I see nothing
amusing in his hostility toward
her.
GEORDI
That wasn't hostility, Data.
(off Data's look)
He likes her.
(a beat)
A lot.
Still smiling, Geordi turns back to the science
monitor. A puzzled Data is left pondering the
intricacies of human relationships.
8 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship maintains standard orbit.
9 INT. TEN FORWARD
The reception. COUNCIL MEMBERS mingle with the crew.
A rather informal time is being had by all.
10 NEW ANGLE
Vash has cornered TROI over by a buffet table.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT ONE 15-15A.
10 CONTINUED:
VASH
I don't understand, I thought
being ship's counselor meant the
Captain confided in you.
TROI
He does. When he feels it's
necessary.
VASH
And he never spoke to you about
me?
TROI
Not that I can recall.
VASH
Not even a hint?
TROI
You must understand, the Captain
is a very...
TROI & VASH
(together)
Private man.
VASH
I know...
She spots Picard who is deep in discussion with a
Vulcan Council Member.
VASH
Will you excuse me?
TROI
Certainly.
Vash walks off.
11 NEW ANGLE
Vash passes by Worf, Geordi, Beverly and Data.
WORF
(still watching Vash)
Nice legs.
(off Geordi's look)
For a human.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 16.
12 NEW ANGLE
Picard and the Vulcan.
PICARD
I agree, the Vulcan excavations
on Tagus Three were extensive.
Unfortunately, they were confined
to the northeastern part of the
city.
Vash appears at his elbow.
VASH
Jean-Luc, we need to talk.
One look and Picard knows she means it.
PICARD
(to the Vulcan)
Pardon me.
He and Vash move to a private spot.
PICARD
The reception seems to be a
success.
VASH
Forget the reception for a moment.
How come you've never mentioned
me to your friends?
PICARD
What would you have me tell them?
VASH
Maybe that we met, for one thing.
That we had an adventure together.
Some fun...
PICARD
I'm afraid that wasn't possible.
VASH
Why not?
PICARD
It would have
been... inappropriate.
VASH
I wasn't expecting you to go into
any intimate details.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT ONE 17.
12 CONTINUED:
PICARD
A Captain does not share his
personal feelings with his crew.
VASH
Is that a Starfleet regulation?
Or did you make that one up
yourself?
PICARD
I'm sorry if you're upset.
VASH
And I'm sorry if my being here
embarrasses you.
And with that she turns and walks away.
HOLD ON a perplexed Captain Picard.
13 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Riker at command. N.D.'s at Conn and Ops.
Picard ENTERS from the forward turbolift.
RIKER
How was the reception?
PICARD
(brusque)
Splendid.
He EXITS into the Ready Room.
14 INT. READY ROOM
Picard ENTERS and stops as he SEES --
15 Q
seated at his desk dressed in a Starfleet uniform.
Q
Jean-Luc! How wonderful to see
you again.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT ONE 18.
15 CONTINUED:
ON PICARD'S REACTION...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT TWO 19.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
16 INT. READY ROOM - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
As before.
Q
Well don't just stand there, say
something.
Picard advances into the room.
PICARD
Get out of my chair.
Q
I was hoping for something more
along the lines of "Welcome back,
Q. It's a pleasure to see you
again old friend."
PICARD
We are not friends.
Q
You wound me, mon Capitain.
Q snaps his fingers and now it's Picard who sits at his
desk and Q who stands before him.
Q
There, perhaps now your manners
will show some improvement.
PICARD
What brings you here, Q? Have you
been banished from the Continuum
once again?
Q
Hardly. They're still apologizing
to me for the last time.
PICARD
Then what is it you want?
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT TWO 20.
16 CONTINUED:
Q
Must I always have a reason to
stop by. I was in the sector
and...
(Picard doesn't buy it)
Alright. You force a confession
from me. The truth is I have a
debt to settle.
PICARD
A debt?
Q
To you, Picard. And it gnaws at
me. It interferes with each day.
PICARD
I have no idea what you're talking
about...
Q
Without your assistance at our
last encounter, I never would
have survived. I would have taken
my own life but for you, Jean-Luc.
PICARD
We all make mistakes.
Q
Your good deed made possible my
reinstatement into the continuum.
And I resent owing you
anything... so I'm here to pay
up... what shall it be... tell
me and I'll be gone...
PICARD
Just be gone. That will suffice
nicely.
Q
No, it must be something...
something...
(searching)
...constructive. My new word for
the day.
PICARD
Some other time, all right?
Right now I have several things
to attend to.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT TWO 21.
16 CONTINUED: (2)
Q
Yes, your speech. I've read it.
I found it dull and pedantic.
Much like yourself.
(an idea)
I could help you with it.
PICARD
No.
Q
You've never actually been to the
ruins in Tagus Three, have you?
PICARD
They've been sealed off for over
a century.
Q
How can you write about what you
haven't seen?
16A ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Q is suddenly wearing a safari suit...
Q
(brightening)
I'll take you there!
PICARD
Impossible. That would mean
breaking Taguan law.
Q
Must you always be so ethical?
(thinking)
I suppose we could travel back
in time. You could see what Tagus
was like two billion years ago.
They really knew how to have fun
in those days.
PICARD
I'm afraid my answer is still no.
My lecture will have to stand on
its own. Now, will you please
leave my ship.
Q
Then you refuse my help?
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT TWO 22.
16A CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Completely.
A beat as Q broods. Then finally...
Q
(mildly)
You're simply impossible to find
a gift for, Picard.
And he's gone.
PICARD
(to Conn)
Commander Riker, report to my
Ready Room.
Riker ENTERS.
RIKER
Yes, Captain?
PICARD
I've just been paid a visit by
Q.
RIKER
Q?
(concerned)
Any idea what he's up to?
PICARD
He wants to do something nice for
me.
Riker REACTS. That definitely sounds like trouble.
RIKER
I'll alert the crew.
OFF Picard's look of approval:
17 INT. CORRIDOR - MINUTES LATER
Picard EXITS the turbolift. He heads down the Corridor
on the way to meet with one of the Council Officials.
At the hall he hesitates, turns left instead of right.
18 NEW ANGLE
Picard HALTS at a doorway. RINGS the bell.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT TWO 23.
18 CONTINUED:
VASH (V.O.)
Who's there?
PICARD
It's me.
VASH (V.O.)
Who?
PICARD
Jean-Luc.
The door slides open. Vash stands in the entrance.
VASH
Yes.
PICARD
May I come in?
VASH
What for?
PICARD
To talk.
VASH
I'm listening.
PICARD
If it's all the same to you I'd
rather this discussion not take
place in a public corridor.
He slips past her.
19 INT. VASH'S QUARTERS
The first thing Picard notices are various digging
tools piled in a corner. He looks over at Vash.
VASH
I thought these were "private"
quarters.
Picard picks up a PADD off the table.
20 INSERT PADD
A map of the ruins of Tagus.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT TWO 24.
21 BACK TO SCENE
Picard places the Padd back on the table.
PICARD
And I thought I was the only
reason you came to Tagus.
VASH
I never fooled you for a second.
She moves closer to Picard.
VASH
Still, you are the most important
reason.
PICARD
Am I?
Vash steps away.
VASH
That's the trouble with being such
a well known liar. Even when I
tell the truth no one believes
me.
Picard refuses to be swayed.
PICARD
I'm afraid all this equipment will
have to be confiscated.
VASH
Is that necessary?
PICARD
I could have you placed in the
brig.
VASH
Why don't you?
PICARD
If the Taguans were to catch you
down there...
VASH
You gave me the same warning about
Sarathong Five.
PICARD
I remember.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT TWO 25-25A.
21 CONTINUED:
VASH
Well, it didn't stop me from going
there. I brought back some very
impressive artifacts, too.
PICARD
Which you no doubt sold for a nice
profit.
VASH
(angry)
It's what I do!
PICARD
Not while you're aboard my ship.
I will not allow it.
VASH
Let's get one thing straight,
Picard. I can not change who
I am for you or anyone else.
PICARD
Nor can I change who I am.
VASH
(calmly)
Then we have nothing more to say
to each other.
PICARD
So it would seem.
Picard leaves. Vash sits at the table. She's
depressed and upset.
22 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Q's head APPEARS from the bulkhead behind her. He's
obviously overheard their discussion and found it
fascinating.
23 INT. CORRIDOR
As Troi, Geordi and Data walk down it...
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT TWO 26.
23 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
What do you think it is?
DATA
What do I think what is?
GEORDI
About her. That, you know, gets
to the Captain.
DATA
Perhaps it is their common
interest in archaeology.
TROI
I don't think so.
DATA
But Counselor, as an
archaeologist, her company would
certainly be intellectually
stimulating to the Captain.
GEORDI
She's not just stimulating his
intellect, Data...
TROI
It's really none of our business.
They turn a corner and come face to face with...
23A Q (OPTICAL)
Leaning against a wall. Wearing a Starfleet uniform
again.
Q
You want to know about Picard and
that woman? I'll tell you...
We HEAR the SOUND of BIRDS CHIRPING in the air.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT TWO 27.
23A CONTINUED:
Q
(sneering)
It's love.
He DISAPPEARS.
24 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)
Picard ENTERS, disgruntled. He goes into his bedroom,
which is dark. As he enters, he sees a figure under
the covers in his bed. A slight smile creeps to his
lips. He moves to the bed, pulls back the covers to
reveal Q.
Q
Sleeping alone, Picard?
PICARD
I'm in no mood for your
foolishness, Q.
Q
I thought there was something
different about you. You seemed
tense, preoccupied. Somewhat...
smaller.
(a beat)
At first I thought it was that
horrible lecture of yours. But
I was mistaken.
PICARD
Whatever game you want to play
will have to wait until tomorrow.
Picard gets into bed but Q refuses to be ignored.
Q
I had such hopes for you,
Jean-Luc. I thought you were a
bit more evolved than the rest
of your species. But now I
realize you're as weak as all the
others.
(a beat)
Still, it pains me to see the
great Picard brought down by a
woman.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT TWO 28.
24 CONTINUED:
Picard, tries not to feign disinterest.
PICARD
What woman?
Q
Don't play coy with me Captain.
I witnessed your little spat with
Vash. Nor will I soon forget that
look of misery on your face. The
pain. The anguish. If I didn't
know better I would have thought
you were already married.
PICARD
You really must be bored, Q.
You're letting your imagination
run away with you.
Q
This human emotion of Love is
a dangerous thing, Picard. You
are obviously ill equipped to
handle it. She's found a
vulnerability in you... a
vulnerability that I've wanted
to find for years. If I had known
this sooner, I would have arrived
as a female. Mark my words,
Jean-Luc, this is your Achilles
heel..
PICARD
Believe what you wish.
Q
You deny you care for this woman?
Picard doesn't answer.
Q
Believe me, Picard, I'd be doing
you a big favor if I simply turned
her into a Klabnian eel.
PICARD
(very seriously)
Stay away from her, Q.
Q
I only want to help... my debt
to you...
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT TWO 28A.
24 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(interrupting)
... is hereby nullified. I don't
want your help... your advice...
your favors... or for that matter
-- you. Can you understand that
once and for all?
Q
You would have me stand idly by
while she leads you to your
destruction?
PICARD
Yes!
Q
As you wish.
And once again, he's gone.
A concerned Picard is left wondering what Q meant by
that last remark.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/8/91 - ACT TWO 29.
25 INT. MEETING ROOM - NEXT MORNING
As Picard and Riker ENTER...
RIKER
Knock 'em dead, Captain.
Picard nods and moves toward the podium; Riker toward
the audience.
26 ANOTHER ANGLE
All seats are filled in anticipation of Picard's
lecture. Vash sits among the Council Members. Our
regular crew members are present as well.
26A ANGLE - PICARD
As he steps up to the podium. He's waited for this
moment a long time.
PICARD
Ladies and gentlemen, members of
the Archeology Council. Welcome.
It is the mystery of Tagus Three
that brings us together today...
a mystery that has invited more
argument and deduction than the
best Sherlock Holmes or Dixon Hill
tale. Well, if you'll excuse the
conceit, you're about to hear my
own detective story.
26B
thru OMITTED
26C
26D ANGLE - TROI AND BEVERLY (OPTICAL)
Suddenly, a hunting cap, with feather, appears on
Beverly's head. As Troi attempts to point this
phenomenon out to Beverly, a similar cap appears on her
own head. They stare at each other in disbelief.
PICARD (V.O.)
For several years, I have been
trying to unravel the secrets of
Tagus Three. Needless to say,
I have not succeeded.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/8/91 - ACT TWO 30.
26E ANGLE - PICARD
Still unaware that anything is amiss.
PICARD
However, I have, I believe,
turned up some new information,
that if nothing else, raises a
whole new set of mysteries that
I hope we can discuss during our
time togther.
26F ANGLE - RIKER AND GEORDI (OPTICAL)
Riker reacts to the quarterstaff that appears in his
hand; Geordi to the mandolin that appears in his.
PICARD (V.O.)
There have been nine hundred and
forty-seven known Archaeological
excavations conducted on the
planet's surface.
26G ANGLE - DATA (OPTICAL)
who finds himself wearing a cowl... and holding a leg
of lamb.
PICARD (V.O.)
Out of that number some
seventy-four are generally
considered to have revealed
findings of major importance.
26HA ANGLE - WORF
Astounded by the chaperone which has appeared on his
shoulders.
PICARD (V.O.)
The earliest took place some
twenty-two thousand years ago.
26H ANGLE - PICARD (OPTICAL)
who along with the rest of the theater audience is
beginning to realize that something peculiar is going
on.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/8/91 - ACT TWO 30A.
26H CONTINUED:
PICARD
The last was completed within
the last four hundred years.
Suddenly he's dressed in a jerkin and cap of familiar
Lincoln green. The audience REACTS. So does Picard.
Then, as a yeoman's bow appears in his hand...
PICARD
What the hell... !
He VANISHES.
27 EXT. FOREST - DAY - (OPTICAL)
Picard, Riker, Geordi, Data, Worf, Beverly and Troi all
APPEAR at the same time... all dressed in period
costume. Beverly and Troi wear men's clothing.
Beverly also carries a sword; Troi a longbow and
arrows. Data is bald except for a soupbowl fringe
plastered to his forehead. Riker wears a yellow jerkin
and carries his quarterstaff. Worf is dressed like a
dandy and Geordi still holds his madolin.
As they all react...
PICARD
(raging)
Q!
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - ACT THREE 31.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
28 EXT. FOREST - DAY
As our heroes survey the scenery around them...
TROI
Is this Tagus Three?
PICARD
I doubt there are many oak trees
on Tagus. No, my guess is this
is supposed to be Earth.
(off reactions)
Sometime around the twelfth
century. And this is England,
Sherwood Forest to be precise.
Or at least Q's re-creation of
it.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 32.
28 CONTINUED:
RIKER
That explains these costumes.
PICARD
Exactly, Number One.
(a beat)
Or should I say, John Little.
Riker studies Picard to see if he's serious.
BEVERLY
If he's Little John, that would
make you...
PICARD
I know. Robin Hood.
A beat as this sinks in.
WORF
Sir, I protest. I am not a merry
man.
DATA
On the contrary, Lieutenant Worf,
your clothing identifies you with
the character of Will Scarlett.
Just as Geordi's Mandolin suggests
he is Alan-A-Dale.
RIKER
And you, Mister Data, bear a
striking resemblance to one Friar
Tuck.
Data examines his stomach.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/1/91 - ACT THREE 33-33A.
28 CONTINUED: (2)
WORF
I will not play the fool for Q's
amusement.
He takes off his cap, looks at it in disgust, and
slams it on the ground.
PICARD
You're quite right, Worf.
(loudly)
Do you hear that Q? You may as
well return us to our ship
immediately.
They react to a horse's shrill whinny and turn to
see...
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 34.
29
thru OMITTED
30
30A SIR GUY OF GISBOURNE
Mounted on a sleek charger, sword drawn.
SIR GUY
I have you at last, Robin Hood.
As he charges at Picard...
30B NEW ANGLE
Worf draws his own sword to defend his Captain...
30C ANOTHER ANGLE
Sir Guy rides past Worf, cutting him across the
shoulder with his sword. Worf is ready to fight on,
but... Suddenly an arrow slams into a tree next to
Picard...
30D ANGLE - SEVEN MEN AT ARMS
Coming over a nearby hill. Longbows at the ready.
30E RESUME ANGLE - PICARD AND WORF
Three more arrows strike trees around them. Picard
sees there's only one hope to escape.
PICARD
Quick. Into the forest.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 34A.
31
thru OMITTED
31B
31C ANGLE - WORF
prepares to cover their retreat.
31D ANGLE - PICARD
Hanging back as the others disappear into the trees.
PICARD
Mister Worf. That's an order.
Worf follows Picard into the forest.
31E OMITTED
31F NEW ANGLE
A furious Sir Guy turns to his men, who search the
underbrush.
SIR GUY
Enough, you fools. We'll never
find them in the greenwood.
32 INT. FOREST - A GLADE - DAY
Picard and his crew are resting. He approaches Worf
who is being tended to by Beverly (sans tricorder.)
BEVERLY
(applying a makeshift
bandage)
I've managed to stop the
bleeding.
33 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Q appears on horseback. He's garbed in the cloak and
livery of the High Sheriff of Nottingham.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 35.
33 CONTINUED:
An angry Picard approaches Q.
PICARD
It's about time you showed up,
Q.
Q
I'd prefer it if you addressed
me as His Honor the High Sheriff
of Nottingham.
PICARD
We will not share in this
pointless fantasy of yours.
Q dismounts.
Q
Fine. Wait here and do nothing.
By mid-day tomorrow, you'll all
be safely back aboard your ship.
But you will have to accept the
consequences of your inaction.
PICARD
What consequences?
Q
What's the one thing Robin Hood
is famous for?
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 36.
33 CONTINUED: (2)
A beat. Nobody answers. Then...
GEORDI
Robbing from the rich to give to
the poor?
Q
Besides that.
DATA
Are you referring to his rescue
of Maid Marian from Nottingham
Castle?
Q
Right you are, Data.
Q looks over at Picard with glee.
Q
And it just so happens that Sir
Guy of Gisbourne has decreed that
Marian's head comes off tomorrow
at noon.
PICARD
(grimly)
Vash.
Q smiles. He's enjoying himself thoroughly.
Q
The choice is yours my dear,
Robin. You can either take your
ease here within the sylvan glade
or risk your life to save a woman
you care nothing about.
PICARD
My feelings toward Vash are
irrelevant. I'd attempt to save
any innocent life, as you well
know.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 37.
33 CONTINUED: (3)
Q
But what of your merry men? Are
you willing to put them in
jeopardy as well? Is Vash's life
worth losing hers or his or even
his... ?
(the last being Worf)
Though I admit he would make a
perfect throw rug at Nottingham
Castle.
PICARD
Q, I ask you to end this now,
before anyone else gets hurt.
Q swings up onto the horse.
Q
Impossible. You see, I've given
this fantasy as you call it, a
life of its own. I don't know
how things will turn out anymore
than you do.
(a beat)
But of one thing I am certain.
If you dare set foot in Nottingham
Castle, blood will be spilled.
He, and the horse vanish.
34 EXT. NOTTINGHAM CASTLE - DAY - (OPTICAL)
Establishing.
35 INT. MAID MARIAN'S CHAMBERS - DAY
A small, stark room in the tower; minimal furniture
to include a wooden bench. Vash, dressed in Marian's
virginal white, paces the floor. She's watched by an
ELDERLY SERVANT.
SERVANT
You'll wear yourself out with
all that pacing, M'lady.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 1/31/91 - ACT THREE 38.
35 CONTINUED:
VASH
I told you to stop calling me
that. My name's Vash.
SERVANT
My poor lamb, it's a brain
sickness you've got for sure.
Can't I get you something to ease
your suffering?
VASH
I could use a drink.
SERVANT
It wasn't spirits I was thinking
of M'lady.
She picks up a wooden box.
SERVANT
I have here some nice fresh
leeches to drain the fever.
Vash points to the door.
VASH
Out. Get out.
The servant rushes to the door, but before she can get
there it opens and Sir Guy ENTERS.
SERVANT
Oh, her mind's in an awful
turmoil, Sir Guy.
Sir Guy stares at Vash with undisguised desire.
VASH
Who the hell are you?
SERVANT
M'Lady, everyone in Nottingham
knows, Sir Guy of Gisbourne.
VASH
Sir Guy of what?
Her Servant rolls her eyes towards heaven, and shaking
her head hurries out of the room.
Sir Guy closes the door behind her.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 38A.
35 CONTINUED: (2)
SIR GUY
Do not mock me, Lady Marian. I'm
prepared to offer you one final
chance to change your mind.
He grabs hold of her.
SIR GUY
Will you marry me?
Vash pulls away and slaps him across the face.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 39.
35 CONTINUED: (3)
SIR GUY
(coldly)
I see. Then the execution will
proceed as scheduled.
Sir Guy turns to leave.
VASH
What execution?
SIR GUY
(turning back)
I warn you Marian, this pathetic
attempt at feigning madness will
not save your life.
VASH
(shocked)
You mean I'm the one getting
executed?
Though Vash is at a loss to explain how she came to be
in this current predicament, a lifetime of adventure
has honed her survival instincts to a razor's edge.
VASH
Sir Guy, wait? Can't we talk this
over?
(a beat)
I admit, I haven't been myself
lately.
(flashing her best
smile)
Perhaps we've both been acting
a bit hasty.
She sits down on the bench. Pats the space next to
her.
VASH
Please.
Sir Guy smiles. Delighted.
36 EXT. SHERWOOD FOREST DAY
We hear bad mandolin playing in the background as Troi
pulls back on a bow and lets fly an arrow. We HEAR
the THWACK of impact. CAMERA PANS OVER to the tree
that was her intended target. There's no sign of the
arrow.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - ACT THREE 39A.
36 CONTINUED:
PAN OVER a few feet to the right. Data is standing
with an arrow in his chest.
Troi hurries over.
TROI
Data, are you alright?
A beat, as Data checks his systems.
DATA
The arrow impacted just above
my sixth intercostal support,
penetrating my secondary
subprocessor.
Data moves his arm up and down and in and out.
DATA
(continuing)
Fortunately, none of my
biofunctions seem impaired.
Data pulls the arrow out of his body. He offers it to
Troi who is much relieved.
DATA
Do not get discouraged. I believe
your aim is improving.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 40.
36A NEW ANGLE
Beverly is checking Worf's wound in the background
as Geordi sits on a log strumming the mandolin... it
sounds like fingernails on a blackboard.
Worf gets up, crosses to Geordi, and takes the
mandolin out of his hands. He walks over, and smashes
it against a tree. Hands the neck back to Geordi.
WORF
Sorry.
37 NEW ANGLE
A relieved grin from Riker as he watches Picard buckle
on his sword.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT THREE 41.
37 CONTINUED:
RIKER
It's about time we got out of
here, sir.
PICARD
Not we Commander. You and the
others are to wait here until I
return.
RIKER
You're not planning to go after
her alone, are you?
The others gather around.
PICARD
This is not a mission. It's
personal, between Q and myself.
I don't want any of you involved.
RIKER
But Captain...
PICARD
You have your orders, Commander.
I expect you to follow them.
With a final glance at his crew, Picard heads off
towards Nottingham.
On Riker's worried look we...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - ACT FOUR 42.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
38 EXT. COURTYARD INSIDE WALLS OF CASTLE - NIGHT
Cold, imposing, and lit by flickering torches. We see
a limited section of the yard... Heraldic banners hang
from the walls. A circular staircase rises to the
tower.
Only a few servants are visible as a haughty Q (still
dressed as the High Sheriff) surveys his domain with
smug satisfaction.
Nearby is an EXECUTIONER. Off to the side, a TINKER,
with his back to us, repairs the chains on a pair of
shackles. The massively built Executioner is busy
sharpening the blade of his broad axe against a foot
powered grindstone. He pauses to inspect his work. Q,
passing by, barely taps the edge of the blade with his
index finger.
Q
A touch sharper, shall we?
The Executioner starts up the grindstone.
Q suddenly halts in confusion as he discovers a
surprising sight before him.
39 NEW ANGLE
Vash and Sir Guy, looking surprisingly chummy as they
approach from another part of the courtyard. She
carries a bouquet of fresh-picked flowers. Sir Guy
holds up a pomegranate. Vash smiles and demurely
nibbles it.
A suspicious Q approaches them.
Q
Such benevolence, Sir Guy,
allowing the condemned prisoner
fresh air.
SIR GUY
You're mistaken, Sheriff. Maid
Marian has consented to be my
wife.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT FOUR 43.
39 CONTINUED:
Q looks at Vash in disbelief.
Q
But that's impossible?
Vash motions to a servant who approaches with a tray
and two goblets of wine.
VASH
(innocently)
Not at all. Though I admit a
maiden seldom has the opportunity
to win herself such a noble
husband.
She takes a goblet from the tray and hands it to Sir
Guy...
SIR GUY
A toast to the most beautiful
bride-to-be in all of England.
He goes to drink.
Q
Hold there, Sir Guy.
He knocks the goblet to the ground.
SIR GUY
Have you taken leave of your
senses?
Q
It could be poisoned. Some foul
scheme of Robin Hood. She's in
league with him still, I'll
warrant.
VASH
Robin Hood?
A beat as Vash absorbs this rather bizarre accusation.
She has no choice but to bluff her way through it.
VASH
Oh, Robin Hood... that was over
long ago.
Q
Why, all of Nottingham knows you're
in love with him.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT FOUR 44.
39 CONTINUED: (2)
VASH
That's a lie.
(to Sir Guy)
He... bewitched me. Put me under
some evil spell.
Sir Guy gives her hand an encouraging pat.
SIR GUY
Just as I suspected.
(to Q)
You can add sorcery to the list
of charges against that rogue.
Q
But Sir Guy, if anyone has been
bewitched it's you.
Sir Guy stands. His hand is placed firmly on the hilt
of his sword.
SIR GUY
Silence. Any further impudence
and it'll be your head on the
chopping block.
(a beat)
Guards, escort the Lady Marian
to her chamber.
VASH
(standing)
But I'd much rather stay with you.
SIR GUY
Of course you would, my child.
But I have important business to
discuss with the Sheriff.
(a beat; then dripping
with implication)
And you must prepare for your
wedding.
VASH
I count the hours.
She kisses him. She allows herself to be led away, but
not before her eyes flash him the promise of future
delights.
Sir Guy and Q watch her depart.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT FOUR 44A.
39 CONTINUED: (3)
SIR GUY
Lovely creature.
Q
(with grudging
admiration)
She is intriguing.
Q is determined not to allow his well-laid scheme go
astray.
Q
Sir Guy, perhaps it would be wise
to keep this wedding a secret for
now.
SIR GUY
What are you babbling about?
Q
You still hope to capture Robin
Hood, don't you?
SIR GUY
I live for the moment.
Q
(thinking of Picard)
Well, if he were to hear that
Marian's life was no longer in
danger, there would be no need
for him to come to Nottingham to
rescue her.
Sir Guy slaps Q on the back.
SIR GUY
By heavens, you're right. No word
of my wedding shall leave these
walls.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - ACT FOUR 45.
39 CONTINUED: (4)
SIR GUY (Cont'd)
(a beat)
What better way to celebrate a
marriage than with an execution.
Sir Guy and Q share a chuckle, then go their separate
ways.
Q
(musing)
This could be fun.
40 NEW ANGLE
Q crosses by the Tinker hammering at a chain. The
Tinker looks up once Q has passed him by, REVEALING
himself to be Picard in disguise.
41 INT. MAID MARIAN'S CHAMBER - NIGHT
Vash paces around the room. Suddenly she stops.
Listening to what could be a faint rustling. The noise
ceases. Vash continues to pace. The rustling resumes,
louder now. Again, Vash stops pacing. The sound,
and now it's clearly the rustling of vines, is coming
from outside her open window. She moves towards the
embrasure, when SUDDENLY a hand APPEARS on the ledge.
With a final GRUNT, Picard lifts himself through the
window. Vash throws herself at him.
VASH
Jean-Luc. Am I glad to see you.
She throws herself into his arms, and kisses him.
VASH
You would not believe what I've
been through. One minute I'm on
the Enterprise... the next thing
I know I'm here in Nottingham.
First, they're going to chop my
head off... and now I'm supposed
to marry someone named Sir Guy...
and everyone insists on calling
me Marian...
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT FOUR 45A.
41 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Yes, I know.
VASH
You do? But how...
For the first time she notices his outfit.
VASH
You're Robin Hood?
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - ACT FOUR 46.
41 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
My staff and I were brought here
by an old adversary of mine named
Q. I'll tell you the rest once
we're safe.
He leads her towards the window.
PICARD
Come, we don't have much time.
VASH
Are the others outside?
PICARD
They're waiting for us back in
Sherwood.
That brings Vash to a quick stop.
VASH
You mean you came alone?
PICARD
Yes, now let's...
VASH
What kind of plan is that?
PICARD
An excellent one if you'd only
hurry up.
But Vash refuses to budge.
VASH
You do realize our lives are at
stake here.
PICARD
Only too well.
VASH
And this is the best strategy
you could come up with? One man
against an entire castle.
PICARD
I suppose you know of a better
one.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - REV. 2/5/91 - ACT FOUR 47.
41 CONTINUED: (3)
VASH
How about this? You go. I'll
stay here.
She walks away from the window.
PICARD
And do what?
VASH
Marry Sir Guy if I have to.
PICARD
(ironic)
That is brilliant.
VASH
If there's a way to escape, I'll
find it, eventually. With my head
still attached.
PICARD
You don't really expect me to
leave you here?
He reaches for her. She pulls away.
VASH
I can take care of myself.
PICARD
Must you be so stubborn?
Suddenly the door is flying OPEN and Sir Guy enters
backed by a retinue of SOLDIERS.
SIR GUY
There'll be no escape for you this
time, Robin Hood.
PICARD
(to Vash)
Behind me.
He steps in front of her and reaches for his sword.
But Vash is quicker. She pulls the blade out of his
scabbard and points it at his chest.
VASH
You should have left while you
had the chance.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT FOUR 48.
41 CONTINUED: (5)
Sir Guy advances on them, smiling.
SIR GUY
Well done, my dear.
VASH
(sweetly)
Consider it my wedding present
to you.
The Guards lead Picard away.
42 EXT. COURTYARD - NIGHT
Picard and the Guards come down the stairs. He barely
glances at a beaming Q as he's hurried away. Sir Guy
follows behind.
Q
Congratulations, Gisbourne. I
see you've snared the jackal.
SIR GUY
It's Marian who deserves the
credit. Took him with his own
sword.
On Q's astonished REACTION...
43 INT. MAID MARIAN'S CHAMBER - NIGHT
Vash is seated at a table, writing feverishly. Her
SERVANT ENTERS and scuttles across the room to her.
SERVANT
You sent for me, M'Lady?
VASH
You must take this letter to
Robin's men.
SERVANT
You want me to go to Sherwood
Forest? At this time of night?
VASH
You'll leave immediately.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT FOUR 49.
43 CONTINUED:
SERVANT
(glancing out the
window)
But it's dark. I'll get lost.
Vash continues to write.
SERVANT
Besides, it's not safe. What with
all them hedge robbers and worse
lurking about.
VASH
Please, this is urgent.
SERVANT
You ask me, you'd be better off
staying with Sir Guy. He's got
a future. Why you'll be living
in London before you know it.
VASH
But you must go. Otherwise,
they're going to kill him.
She's about to offer the folded letter to the Servant,
when the door SWINGS open. Vash leaps up dropping the
letter on the table as Q ENTERS.
VASH
How dare you come barging in here
this way!
Q
I come to offer apologies for my
harsh words earlier. I had no
idea you were so ruthless. The
cold blooded way you betrayed
Robin was most impressive.
Q is now standing right by the table. Vash forces
herself not to glance down at the letter.
VASH
That's most gracious of you.
Q
I admit I was surprised...
(a beat)
Though perhaps not as surprised
as Jean-Luc.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT FOUR 50.
43 CONTINUED: (2)
Now it's Vash's turn to be surprised.
VASH
You're Q.
Q
(bowing)
And you are a very interesting
woman.
He notices the letter.
Q
What's this?
She tries to snatch it away.
VASH
Give me that.
But it's too late.
Q
A letter to Riker?
(reading)
Quick... Come to Castle... Must save
Captain...
(cheerfully)
Why this is wonderful. Such
marvelous duplicity. You
certainly fooled Sir Guy. And
me as well.
(a shrewd glance at
Vash)
I do believe you're worth further
study.
VASH
(turning on the charm)
Am I?
Q
Unfortunately, we won't have the
time.
(shouting)
Guards!
They enter.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT FOUR 51.
43 CONTINUED: (3)
Q
Take this traitor away.
(to Vash)
It appears there's going to be
a double execution.
Vash is marched from the room.
And as Q gloats over this latest turn of events:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT FIVE 52.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
44 EXT. COURTYARD - THE NEXT DAY
A CROWD has gathered to SEE the show. Sir Guy and
Q sit together at a dais at one end of the courtyard.
45 NEW ANGLE
the stairs leading to the tower. We HEAR VOICES coming
down off-camera, drawing close.
PICARD (V.O.)
My fault?
VASH (V.O.)
Yes, your fault.
PICARD (V.O.)
We'd have been safe in Sherwood
if you hadn't grabbed my sword.
Picard and Vash, both wearing shackles, come into VIEW
as they walk toward CAMERA...
VASH
I grabbed it to prevent you from
being killed.
PICARD
You should have never interfered.
VASH
You were the one interfering.
PICARD
I was trying to rescue you.
VASH
Next time don't bother.
PICARD
I won't.
They come to a halt in front of the executioners block.
Q steps forward to meet them.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT FIVE 53.
45 CONTINUED:
Q
Don't you two ever stop arguing?
No response.
Q
Tell me Picard, as you stand here
facing the termination of your
insect existence, do you see what
has led you to this end?
(beat, no reply)
Was she worth it?
PICARD
Can we just get this over with.
VASH
(hurt)
Are you implying I'm not worth
it?
But Picard keeps his eyes fixed on Q.
PICARD
Your game was for my benefit,
Q. She is innocent in all this.
Q
She is many things, none of them
innocent.
PICARD
Let her go.
VASH
Jean-Luc, you do care.
Q
A gallant gesture Picard. But
a futile one.
(a beat)
Farewell. I hope you'll both be
happy together.
He moves aside as Sir Guy rises to his feet.
SIR GUY
(to Picard & Vash)
You have been found guilty of
outlawry and high treason. Do
you have anything to say before
sentencing is carried out?
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - ACT FIVE 53A.
45 CONTINUED: (2)
Impassive stares from the prisoners.
SIR GUY
Ready them for the block.
The Guards remove the chains.
45AA NEW ANGLE
A group of hooded monks have entered the courtyard.
Beneath the hoods are Riker, Worf, Geordi, Data,
Beverly and Troi.
45A ANGLE - PICARD AND VASH
already kneeling at the block.
45B ANGLE - THE MONKS (OPTICAL)
taking in the scene in front of them. Worf reaches
for the sword beneath his robe. Geordi lays a
restraining hand on Worf's arm.
GEORDI
Too many of them. We'd never
get to the Captain...
RIKER
Data, we need a diversion. Now.
Data opens his left arm, revealing the circuitry and
blinking lights within. He pulls out three small
components and fastens them together.
DATA
(to Riker)
Please stand back, Commander.
Microfusion cells can be somewhat
dangerous under high
temperatures...
Riker stands back. Data tosses the components into
the Tinker's fire. The fire FLARES briefly, then there
is a small explosion and a dramatic pyrotechnic
discharge which startles the Executioner and the
onlookers.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT FIVE 54.
45B CONTINUED:
Amidst the confusion that follows, Picard leaps to his
feet and rams his elbow into the executioner's stomach,
knocking him to the ground. Picard then grabs hold
of one of his guards, and pulls his sword free of its
scabbard.
45C OMITTED
45D NEW ANGLE
Riker, Worf, Geordi, Troi, Beverly and Data (who has
closed the panel on his arm) throw off their monk's
robes.
VOICES
It's the outlaws. Robin's band.
Sir Guy unsheathes his sword.
SIR GUY
Guards. Take Marian to the
tower.
Vash whirls and punches one of her captors but two
others drag her up the stairs.
Picard SEES Vash being taken away and tries to follow.
A guard tries to block him and is cut down.
46 NEW ANGLE
As our crew beats back the attacking soldiers.
46A DATA
holds out his arm and "clotheslines" one soldier as he
charges by. Then Data looks up at...
46B ANOTHER SOLDIER
who lunges toward him with a sword. The man stops in
mid-thrust, shocked, as...
Data catches the tip of the blade between his thumb and
forefinger... and slowly CURLS it back.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT FIVE 54A.
47 NEW ANGLE
Q watches the battle that rages around him with
delight.
48 NEW ANGLE
Picard comes face to face with Sir Guy.
SIR GUY
I'll have you know I'm the
greatest swordsman in all of
Nottingham.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT FIVE 55.
48 CONTINUED:
A quick flurry of cuts and parries as they test each
others skill.
PICARD
That's very impressive.
They engage again.
PICARD
But there's something you should
know.
A furious series of strikes ending with their swords
crossed at the hilt, their faces inches apart.
SIR GUY
And what would that be?
PICARD
I'm not from Nottingham.
He pushes Sir Guy away.
49 NEW ANGLE
Gradually Picard forces Sir Guy up the stairs leading
to Marian's room. Sir Guy, panic building, takes a
vicious cut at Picard's head. Picard ducks, thrusts
upward, and stabs Sir Guy through the body.
Sir Guy tumbles off the staircase.
50 INT. MARIAN'S CHAMBER (OPTICAL)
Vash, listens to the SOUNDS of battle.
Suddenly, the door SWINGS and Picard races in.
VASH
Jean-Luc.
She runs into his arms. Picard is fed up with all
this, tosses the sword to the floor.
PICARD
(shouting)
It's over, Q. Now get us out of
here.
Q APPEARS in the room.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - ACT FIVE 55A.
50 CONTINUED:
Q
(applauding)
My compliments, Captain. I doubt
Robin Hood himself could have done
better.
PICARD
If any of my people are hurt...
Q
Sadly, they're all fine... but
the point is they could have been
killed, and you might have been
too... all for the "Love Of A
Maid." My debt to you is paid,
Picard, if you have learned how
weak and vulnerable you really
are... if you can finally see how
"Love" brought out the worst in
you...
VASH
Nonsense. You're absolutely
wrong. It brought out the best
in him.
(to him, intimately)
His nobility, courage, self-sacrifice.
His tenderness.
Q
(to Vash)
You're good. Very good.
PICARD
(end of his patience)
Enough of this.
Q
Indeed.
He snaps his finger and Picard DISAPPEARS.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/7/91 - ACT FIVE 56.
51 OMITTED
52 INT. MEETING ROOM (OPTICAL)
The room is empty. Picard, in uniform, suddenly
APPEARS at the podium. Riker and the others APPEAR
back in the audience, exactly where they were sitting
before. All back in their Starfleet uniforms. They
look around in confusion.
RIKER
Everybody here?
TROI
Where's Vash?
Picard scans the room. No sign of her.
PICARD
Computer, locate Council Member
Vash.
COMPUTER (VOICE)
Council Member Vash is not aboard
the Enterprise.
Off his look of concern...
52A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
still in orbit.
53 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard ENTERS. As the doors CLOSE behind him Vash
MATERIALIZES.
VASH
Hello, Jean-Luc.
PICARD
(smiling)
Well, this is a relief. I was
afraid that Q...
VASH
There were a few things he wanted
to discuss with me.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT FIVE 56A.
53 CONTINUED:
PICARD
I'm surprised he wasn't too busy
gloating over his victory.
VASH
(beat)
He was right about one thing,
Jean-Luc. As ridiculous as it
was, his game did prove how much
you care.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT FIVE 57.
53 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
I may not share my feelings with
my crew, but I do have them.
A warm moment passes between them.
VASH
I'm going to miss you, Picard.
PICARD
I wouldn't be surprised if our
paths cross again.
VASH
I'll see to it.
They kiss.
PICARD
So, where are you off to now?
VASH
I haven't made up my mind.
STAR TREK: "Qpid" - REV. 2/6/91 - ACT FIVE 58.
54 CONTINUED:
VASH
Remind you of someone you know?
PICARD
(amused in spite of
himself)
As a matter of fact... yes.
Q
(to Vash)
We are going to have fun. I'll
take you places no human could
ever hope to see.
VASH
(to Picard)
Who can resist an offer like that?
Picard sees there's no way to change her mind. He
advances on Q.
PICARD
As payment in full for your debt
to me, you will guarantee her
safety...
Q
She will not be harmed, Jean-Luc.
I promise you that.
Picard looks over at Vash. A silent farewell.
Q
Well, aren't you going to kiss
her good-bye?
Picard and Vash stare at him until he gets the hint.
Q
Oh, all right.
He VANISHES.
Vash smiles at Picard.
VASH
Well aren't you?
A final kiss. Then Vash steps back.
VASH
Goodbye, Jean-Luc.
She VANISHES.
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 1/31/91 - ACT FIVE 59.
55 C.U. PICARD
A beat. Then a trace of a smile appears on his face.
56 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
turning towards the unknown.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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