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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Sins of the Father"
#40273-165
Based on a script by
Drew Deighan
Teleplay by
Ronald D. Moore & Reed Moran
Directed by
Les Landau
THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Copyright 1990 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.
FINAL DRAFT
JANUARY 5, 1990
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Sins of the Father"
CAST
PICARD KURN
RIKER K'MPEC
DATA DURAS
BEVERLY KAHLEST
TROI
GEORDI
WORF
WESLEY Non-Speaking
KLINGON SUPERNUMERARIES
TRANSPORTER TECH KLINGON COUNCIL MEMBERS
TWO KLINGON ASSASSINS
Non-Speaking KLINGON GUARD
SUPERNUMERARIES KLINGON WOMAN CLERK
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" 1/5/90 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Sins of the Father"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
MAIN BRIDGE
CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM KLINGON SHIP (STOCK)
TURBOLIFT
CORRIDOR KLINGON CITY (MATTE)
TRANSPORTER ROOM OLD CITY STREET
TEN FORWARD KLINGON HOME
SICKBAY
CAPTAIN'S DINING ROOM
KURN'S QUARTERS
KLINGON CITY
ANTE ROOM
GREAT HALL
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
KLINGON HOME
K'MPEC'S CHAMBERS
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Sins of the Father"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
biHnuch bekh-NOOCH*
cha'DIch cha-DICH*
DURAS DYUR-as
'el L
ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj geej ket JAG-mee-jaj
ghojmoK GOJ-mok
Ha'DIbah KHA-di-bakh
JA'ROD JAH-rod
jIlaj jil-LAZH
jIlajneS jil-LAZH-nesh
KAHLEST KAY-lest
K'MPEC KIM-peck
KHITOMER KIT-to-mur
KURN KURN
kut'luch cut-LUCH*
len'mat LIN-mat
LORGH LORG
Mek'ba MICK-bah
mev yap MIV-yap
MOGH MOHG
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION
CONTINUED:
nuqneH nook-NEKH
nuqneHneS nook-NEKH-nesh
PAGH PAH
patahk PAH-tock
Qapla' khap-LA
seloh SEE-low
tam TOM
tlhIH ghIj jIHyoj te-LIKH gizh jikh-YOZH
tuHmoH tookh-MOKH
* ch as in chew or artichoke.
NOTE: Many Klingon words are pronounced with guttural
or vibrating vocal cord sounds. See reference by
Marc Okrand (provided separately).
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Sins of the Father"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)
The two ships facing each other (STOCK FOOTAGE).
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 43685.2
As part of a continuing exchange
program, the Enterprise is taking
aboard a Klingon officer to return
the recent visit of Commander
Riker to the cruiser Pagh.
2 INT. CORRIDOR
PICARD and RIKER are walking along the corridor toward
the Transporter Room.
PICARD
We must take care that while he
is with us, Commander Kurn is
accorded all the rights and
responsibilities due the first
officer of this ship. If he
should feel patronized in any
way...
RIKER
We'd know about it, sir. One does
not patronize a Klingon warrior.
PICARD
I'm quite sure your experience
aboard the Pagh will prove
invaluable during the commander's
tour. Be sure that the crew is
prepared for any... unusual
orders.
RIKER
The Klingons are very thorough,
Captain. I'm sure Commander Kurn
has studied for his assignment
with us just as I studied to serve
with them.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED:
PICARD
(acknowledges)
I understand that he specifically
requested the Enterprise...
Moving into --
3 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard and Riker ENTER. TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN is
waiting at the console.
TECHNICIAN
Commander Kurn is ready for
transport, Captain.
PICARD
Energize.
The Technician works the console and the Transporter
EFFECT begins. Kurn materializes on the stage. Kurn
is clad in full Klingon regalia... he bears a striking
resemblance to Worf and is about the same age. Picard
and Riker step forward in greeting.
PICARD
Welcome aboard the Enterprise,
Commander. I am Captain Picard.
Kurn steps off the stage. There is a slightly awkward
moment as Kurn remembers the human custom of greeting.
He hesitates only briefly and then extends his hand.
Picard smiles and shakes his hand. Kurn responds
politely, but it sounds rehearsed and stilted.
KURN
Thank... you, Captain. I am ready
for duty.
PICARD
This is Commander William Riker
who will be yielding the first
officer's position to you during
your tour...
KURN
(to Riker)
You are relieved.
(to Picard)
May I take my station, Captain?
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER 3.
3 CONTINUED:
Picard and Riker react to the Klingon's impatience.
RIKER
I thought that I might show you
your quarters...
Riker stops as he sees fire come to Kurn's eyes
struggling to keep his temper.
KURN
(to Picard)
I am ready for duty, sir. I ask
that I be allowed to take my
station.
Picard and Riker exchange a glance.
PICARD
Very well... If you will
accompany us to the bridge...
They head for the door. There is a slight moment of
awkwardness as Riker almost goes through the door ahead
of Kurn. Riker catches himself and allows Kurn to go
first. Kurn glares at this near-breach of protocol,
but says nothing.
4 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
WESLEY at Conn, WORF at Tactical, DATA in Command. Picard,
Riker and Kurn ENTER from the turbolift. Picard leads
Kurn down into the Command area. Everyone watches to
see the reaction as Worf and Kurn see each other for
the first time. Worf is uncomfortable. Kurn runs his
eyes over him... silently taking his measure of Worf...
then looks away as if he'd seen nothing worth his time.
PICARD
May I present your bridge crew...
And it is a question, so Kurn feels free to answer --
KURN
Unnecessary, Captain. I am
prepared to take command.
PICARD
(reacts)
Proceed.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER 4.
4 CONTINUED:
KURN
(to the crew)
I am Kurn, commander rank, Klingon
Defense Force. You will address
me as "Commander" or "sir" at all
times.
Moving about the bridge... making strong, challenging
eye contact... bellicose...
KURN
I am fully aware of all Starfleet
regulations. They will be
strictly adhered to by all
personnel while I am in command.
It is my intention to bring a
sense of discipline that you may
not be accustomed to.
The last is said at Worf... then to Picard --
KURN
(continuing)
With your permission, of course,
Captain.
Picard rather enjoys this, covers it.
PICARD
By all means, Commander.
Wesley throws a do-you-believe-this glance to Riker.
Kurn notices, moves face to face with Wesley...
KURN
Do you wish to speak, Acting
Ensign Wesley Crusher?
Wesley is surprised that he knows his name.
WESLEY
Nosir, Commander, sir.
KURN
(to the crew)
I have studied all your service
records. Impressive. We shall
see if you live up to your
reputations. The crew awaits your
orders, Captain.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - TEASER 5.
4 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard looks around the bridge and sees his crew
sitting straight, alert, indeed ready. Picard swallows
a grin and sits in the captain's chair. It takes Kurn
a couple seconds to realize where his place is, but
then sits down with confidence in Riker's accustomed
seat. Riker moves to the seat on the other side of
Picard.
PICARD
(casually)
Take us into the outer cometary
cloud, Commander.
KURN
(booming)
Set course one-one-four, mark
two-three-zero, one-third impulse
power!
WESLEY
(works console)
Aye sir.
KURN
Execute!
(Wesley works furiously)
Execute!
WESLEY
(a little rattled)
Engaged. Increasing to one-third
impulse power, sir.
Kurn grunts and shakes his head. As Picard sits back,
even faced, knowing we're in for an interesting ride...
CUT TO:
5 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship accelerates to full impulse power.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE 6.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
7 INT. TEN FORWARD
Riker ENTERS, sees Wesley at a table and goes over to
him. Wesley is staring into space with a look of
unhappiness on his face.
RIKER
Mind if I join you?
WESLEY
No, sir.
RIKER
(sits down)
Something wrong, Wesley?
WESLEY
No, sir.
RIKER
(beat)
Commander Kurn perhaps?
WESLEY
He... just doesn't seem to like
me, sir. I can't do anything
right for him. Every time I
respond to one of his orders...
he jumps down my throat. I'm not
sure what I'm doing wrong.
RIKER
He's just...
Riker's voice trails off as he notices that GEORDI has
just come up to the table looking outraged.
RIKER
Problem, Geordi?
Geordi hesitates slightly, he doesn't really want to
bother Riker with his problems, but he's clearly at the
end of his rope.
GEORDI
Well, sir... it's our new first
officer.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE 7.
7 CONTINUED:
RIKER
(can't help but smile)
I take it he found something wrong
in Engineering?
GEORDI
(exasperated)
Just the entire section. He made
a surprise inspection in the
middle of a maintenance cycle!
I tried to explain to him, but...
RIKER
He wouldn't listen.
GEORDI
We're all going to be doing double
shifts to get things ready for
the next inspection.
RIKER
(to both of them)
His style of command is just
different. Klingons believe in
a strict formality of command and
obedience.
GEORDI
But this isn't a Klingon ship.
He's got to loosen up a little,
Commander.
WESLEY
It's not just us. He's leaning
pretty hard on everybody except...
(hesitates)
Off Riker's look...
GEORDI
Except the one guy who wouldn't
mind it...
8 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON WORF
Kurn in Command, Worf at his station.
WORF
Sensors picking up asteroidal
debris ahead, Commander.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE 8.
8 CONTINUED:
KURN
Can you identify the coordinates,
Mister Worf?
Kurn stands up and moves up the ramp to the Tactical
station.
WORF
Bearing zero-zero-one, mark
point-oh-three, range three
hundred thousand kilometers.
KURN
Excellent. Please scan the
asteroid field for me, Lieutenant,
and report.
WORF
Approximately two thousand small
objects, none in our direct flight
path, sir.
Kurn is now standing near Worf. Kurn's attitude is
easy, gentle, almost as if he thinks he might bruise
Worf if he isn't careful. As Kurn's manner becomes
more soothing and polite, Worf slowly begins to
overheat at this treatment.
KURN
So, no course correction is
necessary, is that what you're
saying?
WORF
(tightly)
It should not be needed,
Commander.
KURN
Very good, Lieutenant. You
handled that well.
This is too much for Worf. He looks sharply at Kurn.
Kurn notices... challenging --
KURN
Yes?
Worf looks away from Kurn... stares straight ahead.
Kurn studies him for a moment.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE 9.
8AA EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Cruising at one-third impulse.
8A INT. TURBOLIFT
Riker is inside as the door opens and Kurn ENTERS.
RIKER
(greeting)
Commander.
Kurn nods an acknowledgement...
RIKER
Captain's mess... ?
KURN
Yes.
RIKER
(to computer)
Resume.
The doors shut and they proceed. A beat of silence
for a few steps before Riker decides to bring up what's
been on his mind.
RIKER
Your knowledge of our systems and
procedures is very impressive...
(off his look)
...Sir.
Getting a little tired of this...
RIKER
I would like to make one
suggestion, sir.
KURN
A suggestion...
Friendly, charming --
RIKER
When I served aboard the Pagh,
the hardest part for me was in
recognizing and adapting to the
demands of the crew. They needed
an iron hand. They wanted it.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE 10.
8A CONTINUED:
RIKER (Cont'd)
I can imagine how difficult it
must be for you to work with a
crew that is so different. I'd
be happy to guide you in this
regard if it would be helpful.
KURN
(beat)
No. It wouldn't.
The door opens. As Kurn begins to exit...
RIKER
(a little burned)
This is not a Klingon ship, sir.
Kurn pauses, glances threateningly back at Riker --
KURN
No, Commander, it is not. If it
were a Klingon ship, I would have
killed you for offering your...
"suggestion".
And EXITS. Riker reacts...
8B INT. CAPTAIN'S DINING ROOM - CLOSE ON A ROASTED
TURKEY (REPLICATED)
As a hand puts a carving knife to work... and pull back
to see Picard in a chef's apron, carving at the head of
an elaborate buffet table. Kurn observes, in line near
Geordi.
KURN
(concerned)
How long has the bird been dead?
It appears to have been lying in
the sun for some time.
GEORDI
(reacts)
It's not really dead, it's
replicated. But you do understand
we... cook many of our foods...
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE 10A.
8B CONTINUED:
KURN
Ah yes... I was told to prepare
for that... I will try some of
your burned replicated bird meat.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE 11.
8B CONTINUED: (2)
Picard puts a slice on his plate.
PICARD
I have attempted to select a menu
that will allow you to sample a
variety of dishes, Commander.
And indeed, the table is filled with a variety of
foods... and garnished with a beautiful flower
centerpiece... all the senior officers are there,
filling up their plates... Riker, Geordi, Worf,
BEVERLY, TROI, Data. Mozart is playing in the
background.
BEVERLY
Try some caviar...
KURN
The odor is not palatable. What
is it?
DATA
The unhatched eggs of a large
scaleless fish.
Kurn reacts, are you serious... ?
PICARD
It is from the Caspian Sea on
Earth, Commander. A delicacy and
a personal favorite of mine. Our
replicators have never done it
justice. I managed to store a
few cases aboard for special
occasions...
Kurn reluctantly takes some.
KURN
(dubious)
I am honored, Captain.
And as he decides to finish this process of collecting
the Earth foods, he takes a good sampling of the
flowers from the centerpiece and puts them on his
plate.
8C ANGLE - THE DINNER TABLE
As Kurn sits opposite Troi... the others follow to the
table... Worf chooses not to be too close to Kurn.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE 12.
8C CONTINUED:
TROI
Are you adjusting to your new
environment, Commander?
KURN
I find the constraints quite
difficult to conform to... I'm
sure any Klingon warrior would...
Worf reacts... as Kurn continues, casually --
KURN
... just a short time ago, I had
to stop myself from killing
Commander Riker.
Troi laughs before realizing Kurn is not joking.
During all this, Kurn eats with much gusto and noise
and with his hands... then slowly realizes the others
are waiting for the others to sit before they begin to
eat...
KURN
I believe he was trying to
communicate the crew's discomfort
with my style of command...
under different circumstances,
I would take that as a challenge
to my authority.
Picard now joins them at the table... and everyone
starts to eat with their knifes and fork, quite
daintily... Kurn watches tries awkwardly to imitate...
PICARD
One of the goals of the exchange
program is for all of us to learn
tolerance, Commander. As for my
crew, it may be healthy to shake up
the status quo occasionally. Feel
free to disagree, Mister Riker...
Picard is deliberately displaying a casual example of
starship command by welcoming disagreement...
RIKER
Well, I'd say the commander
certainly has the crew on their
toes...
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE 13.
8C CONTINUED: (2)
GEORDI
... And then some.
(quickly realizing his
error, to Kurn)
No offense meant, sir...
KURN
None taken. I never kill anyone
at the supper table, Mister La
Forge.
Kurn has struggled the best he can with his dinner,
cannot eat any more...
BEVERLY
Don't you like it, Commander?
KURN
(trying to be tactful)
Our food has much more... taste
to it. While I'm sure this is...
well prepared, it is far too bland
for the stomach of a Klingon...
And the natural glance in the room has to be at Worf
who is enjoying his meal when he hears Kurn say this...
GEORDI
It seems to agree with Worf.
KURN
Yes.
And Worf feels extremely self-conscious, promptly
losing his appetite... and Kurn glances at him out of
the corner of his eye to put a little punctuation into
the moment...
9
thru OMITTED
10
11 INT. KURN'S QUARTERS
Kurn is standing near the table, looking over some
information on a computer terminal. The door CHIMES.
KURN
Enter.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE 14.
11 CONTINUED:
He turns around and the door opens, revealing Worf
standing in the corridor. Worf does not enter right
away.
KURN
'el (Enter.)
Worf steps into the room, stands stiffly at attention.
WORF
Permission to speak freely, sir?
KURN
For what purpose?
WORF
I have questions I wish to pose.
Kurn looks around his cabin with disdain and ignores
Worf's request for the moment.
KURN
Are your quarters so...
comfortable?
WORF
They serve me.
KURN
This entire ship seems built
for... comfort, relaxation, being
at ease. It is not the ship for
a warrior... not the ship for a
Klingon.
Worf says nothing, and after a beat Kurn returns to
Worf's request.
KURN
You cannot ask these questions
within the boundaries of protocol?
Worf is definitely agitated. Kurn's attitude is really
getting under his skin.
WORF
They are... of a personal nature,
sir.
Kurn thinks for a second and then sits down.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE 15.
11 CONTINUED: (2)
KURN
Permission granted. Pose your
questions.
Now we can see a little more of the fires that are
burning within Worf. His entire demeanor now changes
and he cannot prevent the anger he feels from rising to
the surface.
WORF
I wish to know if I have given
you offense.
KURN
I am not a human... if you had
given offense, you would not need
to ask.
WORF
Perhaps I have not performed my
duties to your satisfaction?
KURN
I find you to be a capable
Starfleet officer. A credit to
your ship.
WORF
Yet you dishonor me at every
opportunity.
KURN
Have I? I was not aware that
being polite to a Starfleet
officer would bring dishonor on
him.
WORF
(very tight)
I am a Klingon.
Kurn looks at him almost with amusement. He decides to
push a little harder. Kurn stands and casually turns
away from Worf.
KURN
Really?
(beat)
Perhaps your blood has thinned
in this environment. I simply
don't want to... hurt you.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE 16.
11 CONTINUED: (3)
This too much. Worf explodes with rage. He snarls a
roar of challenge and moves to Kurn, knocking over a
chair and small table in the process. Kurn whirls,
ready for anything, but brings Worf up short before
they can actually exchange blows.
KURN
mev yap! (That is enough!)
Worf stops, but it is a struggle. Kurn relaxes a bit,
but is still ready in case Worf should move on him.
Kurn looks over Worf with satisfaction... "that's more
like it!"
KURN
So... your blood is not so thin
after all.
WORF
I am Klingon... if you doubt it,
a demonstration can be arranged.
KURN
That is the response of a Klingon.
The response I would expect...
from my... older brother.
Push in on Worf's reaction to this news.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO 17.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
12 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship is cruising at impulse speed.
13 INT. KURN'S QUARTERS
A short time later. Kurn is acting less like Worf's
superior and more like his brother. But there is still
tension between them. He goes to a window, looks out.
He is thinking back over the early years of his life
and we can see the shadows pass before his eyes.
KURN
I was barely a year old when you
went to the Khitomer Outpost.
The outpost was new... unfinished.
You... our mother and father were
not going to stay long. It was
decided that I did not need to
go. I was left with our father's
friend, Lorgh, until you returned.
(beat)
You never did.
WORF
The Starfleet officer that rescued
me was told by the Klingon High
Command that I had no living
relatives.
KURN
They assumed I was killed with
the family at Khitomer.
Moving to Worf...
KURN
Lorgh had no sons. He took me
into his family. It was not until
I had reached the Age of Ascension
that I was told the truth.
WORF
So you asked to serve aboard the
Enterprise... to watch me.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO 18.
13 CONTINUED:
KURN
It was an excellent opportunity
to find out what kind of Klingon
you were... or if you were
Klingon at all.
WORF
Your deception offends me,
brother.
KURN
(pleased)
It should. But it was required.
WORF
To satisfy your curiosity.
KURN
No. Much more. You are the
eldest son. The challenge is
yours to make.
WORF
Challenge... ?
KURN
The Klingon High Council has
judged our father a traitor to
the empire.
On Worf's reaction...
14 INT. READY ROOM
Picard and Worf. Picard has just learned the news,
reacts with concern.
PICARD
What are the allegations, Worf?
WORF
My father is accused of aiding
and abetting the Romulan attack
on the Khitomer outpost.
PICARD
The attack in which he himself
was killed... ?
WORF
It is a lie.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO 19.
14 CONTINUED:
PICARD
But why now... after twenty years?
WORF
I do not know, Captain. I will
hear the evidence when I arrive.
The charge has been made by Duras,
the son of my father's greatest
rival.
(beat)
Our family name will be disgraced
for seven generations. It is my
responsibility to clear his name
or answer for his crimes.
PICARD
Answer for them?
WORF
The family of a Klingon warrior
is responsible for his actions
and he is responsible for theirs.
If I fail in my challenge, I will
be executed.
(beat)
Will you grant my leave, Captain?
A long beat as Picard mulls this with great concern.
Then...
PICARD
No.
Worf reacts.
PICARD
If I understand correctly, a
Starfleet officer, a respected
member of my crew could stand
accused of a capital crime. Your
actions in this matter reflect
on this ship and the Federation.
(beat, personal)
Therefore, it seems only
appropriate for your captain to
be at your side as you make your
challenge, Lieutenant. I'm sure
you would do no less for me.
On Worf's reaction...
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO 20.
15 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Kurn, Riker, Troi in Command. Data, and Wes at their
stations. Picard and Worf ENTER from Ready Room.
PICARD
Commander Kurn...
KURN
Sir.
PICARD
We are changing course. Set
coordinates for the First City
of the Klingon Imperial Empire.
Kurn reacts with surprise. He had not expected the
Enterprise itself to change course. Kurn looks over
at Worf and we can see respect forming in their
relationship.
KURN
Mister Crusher...
WES
(instantly)
Sir!
KURN
Lay in a course for the Klingon
System. Bearing one-four-five
by two-four-oh...
WES
(overlapping Kurn)
Ready sir!
Kurn is pleased. Quite calmly --
KURN
Execute.
16 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship makes a sweeping turn and accelerates to warp
speed.
17 INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)
Worf is seated by the forward windows, lost in thought.
Kurn ENTERS, sees Worf and then goes over to him.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT TWO 21.
17 CONTINUED:
KURN
We arrive within the hour.
WORF
Yes.
KURN
The Council will receive you at
high sun in the Great Hall of--
WORF
I know the procedures of the
challenge.
Kurn nods. He's beginning to look at Worf in a
different way... as his older brother rather than as
a Klingon in a Starfleet uniform.
KURN
You'll need a cha'DIch to defend
you. While you are accused, you
will not be allowed combat.
Pause a beat as Kurn decides to take the next step.
KURN
I would be honored if you chose
me.
Worf looks at Kurn and can see that his brother's
opinion of him has started to change. Worf himself
is starting to think of this as their fight rather than
just his.
WORF
(formally)
I ask you to stand with me...
to be my cha'DIch.
KURN
jIlajneS. ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj.
(I accept. May your enemies run
with fear.) The two sons of Mogh
-- together, we shall restore the
family honor.
WORF
No. For the proceeding, you will
not reveal your true father.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT TWO 22.
17 CONTINUED: (2)
KURN
(reacts)
I must...
WORF
(firm)
You will not.
KURN
(understands)
Because it would mean my death
as well if you fail. A Klingon's
honor means more than his life.
Perhaps your human values cloud
your judgment. I insist...
WORF
On this ship, you are my
commander. And I obey. In the
council chamber, you are my
cha'DIch. You do not insist.
You obey.
And now the reversal of roles is complete.
KURN
(with due respect)
Yes, brother.
18 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND KLINGON HOME WORLD
(OPTICAL)
The ship enters orbit. The planet has a single large
land mass, and the world is dominated by a vast ocean.
The tilt of the planet's axis has created wild seasonal
changes and the atmosphere should appear turbulent and
showing extremes of both warm and frigid weather on
the planet.
19 EXT. THE FIRST CITY (MATTE SHOT)
A large, sprawling city that was once an enormous
fortress. The architecture should reflect a soldier's
sensibilities for ease of defense and Spartan
decoration. The city is dominated by the Great Hall.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT TWO 23.
20 INT. ANTE ROOM (OPTICAL)
A spare, simple room adjacent to the Great Hall, which
can be entered through an ornate door. There is a
table, chairs and a few decorations. It is basically a
waiting room for the Great Hall. Picard, Troi, Riker,
Worf, and Kurn BEAM IN.
Taking in their surroundings --
RIKER
(quietly to Picard)
There was a time... when just
standing here would have been a
death sentence for us.
WORF
Captain, I am honored that you...
Commander Riker... Counselor
Troi... have chosen to accompany
me. Your presence will surely
impress the council.
PICARD
We're here as long as you need
us, Worf.
WORF
Once I make the challenge, I
assume the sins of my father.
I will be in disgrace until his
innocence is proven. I would
request that you not remain for
the entire proceeding.
TROI
You will never be a disgrace to
us, Worf.
KURN
It is a matter of personal honor
to my brother.
PICARD
I understand.
(to Kurn)
You will advise us when it is
appropriate to depart.
WORF
(somber)
It will be clear.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO 24.
20 CONTINUED:
He moves toward door and they follow him to...
21 INT. GREAT HALL
Worf, Kurn, Picard, Troi, Riker, ENTER. The hall is a
parliament/supreme court/public square. One end of the
room is dominated by a raised dais with chairs for the
High Council. There is a large, open floor area and
the floor itself is emblazoned with the triangular
Klingon insignia. There should be small partitions
to suggest that the room is used for a variety of
functions. Several KLINGON SUPERNUMERARIES are
present. There is a general buzz of noise which builds
as our characters enter the hall. The COUNCIL MEMBERS,
including K'MPEC and DURAS ENTER the Hall and take
their seats at the dais. The council members are
mostly older Klingons, with one or two young upstarts.
Worf and Kurn lead the way to the center of the room.
Worf stands squarely in the center of the insignia on
the floor, Kurn at his side, the others behind them.
The crowd moves back and stands at the edges of the
insignia. A hushed silence falls over the hall.
People glare at Worf and the others from the
Enterprise. Worf faces the council squarely.
WORF
I am Worf, son of Mogh. I have
come to challenge the lies that
have been spoken of my father.
A buzz goes around the room as we...
22 OMITTED
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE 25.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
22A EXT. KLINGON FIRST CITY - MATTE SHOT - DAY
23 INT. GREAT HALL
As before. Worf still facing the council. K'mpec now
stands and addresses Worf.
K'MPEC
Worf, son of Mogh, you have
challenged the judgment of the
council. Are you prepared to
answer for this if you fail?
WORF
With my life, K'mpec.
K'mpec now turns his attention to Kurn.
K'MPEC
Why do you come before us,
Commander?
KURN
I am Kurn, son of... Lorgh. I
will stand by Worf's side. I am
cha'DIch.
K'mpec nods to a GUARD, who steps forward and hands
Kurn a ceremonial scabbard and short sword which Kurn
will wear from now on. Duras stands and walks down
to Worf and Kurn. His attitude is hostile.
DURAS
(to Worf)
You claim a birthright you have
forsaken.
WORF
I have not forsaken my heritage.
I am Klingon. My heart is of this
world... my blood is as yours.
DURAS
Yet you come to us wearing a
child's uniform...
(looks at Picard)
And you bring outsiders to our
hall.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE 26.
23 CONTINUED:
Picard steps forward.
PICARD
I am here at my own request.
(moving forward, to
council)
I am Captain Picard of the
Enterprise. I extend greetings
on behalf of the Federation.
DURAS
Your words have no meaning here.
K'mpec raises a hand, silencing Duras, and waits for
Picard to continue.
PICARD
Lieutenant Worf has served under
my command with distinction. He
has earned my admiration and my
respect. It is my greatest wish
that this council in its wisdom
will clear his family name and
return him to duty.
K'MPEC
(nods with satisfaction)
The trust of a commanding officer
is admirable... the council has
noted it.
Picard glances at Worf, then moves off to the side with
Troi and Riker. That done, K'mpec turns his attention
back to Worf.
K'MPEC
Speak the accusation.
Duras moves forward again.
DURAS
(to council)
For many turns, the truth about
Khitomer has lain dormant...
unknown. Now the truth is
revealed. The traitor, Mogh, sent
the defense access code to the
Romulan patrol ships and allowed
them to destroy the outpost.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 27.
23 CONTINUED: (2)
DURAS (Cont'd)
(to crowd)
Thousands died on Khitomer... my
father died on Khitomer. Their
deaths must be avenged!
The crowd grumbles for a moment.
23A OMITTED
23B ANGLE ON DURAS AND WORF
DURAS
(steps close to Worf)
Your father was a traitor! By
posing this challenge, you are
a traitor!
Duras slaps Worf hard.
23C PICARD, RIKER, TROI
react.
23D ANGLE ON DURAS AND WORF
Duras grabs the sash on Worf's chest.
DURAS
You will not wear the emblems of
our people!
Duras rips the sash from Worf as the crowd look on.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 28.
24 PICARD - CLOSEUP (OPTICAL)
His eyes deeply troubled for his officer... knows it
is time to leave.
PICARD
(activates com badge)
Picard to Enterprise. Three to
beam up.
The away team BEAMS OUT.
25 OMITTED
26 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard, Riker, and Troi ENTER from turbolift.
PICARD
(quietly)
Mister Data... I want you to find
out everything you can about the
destruction of the Khitomer
outpost. Cross reference with
Romulan tactics and strategic
information on the region.
Request access to the Klingon
central information net.
(on the move to Ready
Room)
Computer. Presentation overview
of Klingon custom and law
pertaining to familial
accountability.
COMPUTER VOICE
Acknowledged.
PICARD
In my Ready Room.
Picard heads toward his Ready Room, and Data moves to
one of the Aft Science Stations.
CUT TO:
27 INT. GREAT HALL
As before. Duras and Worf still face each other in
the Hall. Worf's sash lies on the ground in tatters.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 29.
27 CONTINUED:
DURAS
You are a fool. Your challenge
will only result in a fool's
death.
WORF
(coolly)
It is a good day to die, Duras...
and the day is not yet over.
Duras returns to his place, and K'mpec stands.
K'MPEC
The council stands in recess.
We will return for the mek'ba,
when the evidence will be
presented. Qapla' (Success! --
a traditional Klingon parting)
The crowd begins to break up and the council adjourns.
Duras and Worf scowl at each other, but they move off
in different directions.
28 ON WORF AND KURN
They move off to one side of the hall where they can
plan their strategy, but before they can speak, K'mpec
approaches them. Worf and Kurn straighten up at the
sight of him.
K'MPEC
(to Worf)
I would speak with you alone.
A glance passes between Worf and Kurn, but one does
not turn down such a request by a member of the
council. Kurn bows his head briefly and moves a few
feet away to give them privacy.
29 ON WORF AND K'MPEC
as they move into a small cul de sac in the hall.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 30.
30 ON KURN
he is watching for any move against him or Worf. A
KLINGON WOMAN CLERK is routinely distributing PADDs
to members of the council... laying them on desks, etc.
As she comes to Kurn, she puts it on his desk and gives
him a special look that points him toward the PADD,
then moves off. He discovers a note underneath it...
He reads it... glances at Worf... then heads out of
the hall.
31 ON WORF AND K'MPEC
As before.
K'MPEC
You should not have brought the
challenge... there was no risk
to you... what does it matter... ?
WORF
(not understanding)
I am Klingon...
K'MPEC
Of that I have no question. But
your life in the Federation would
not be affected by this judgment.
WORF
My father...
K'MPEC
Is dead. He died long ago.
(beat)
I knew your father, served with
him... this is not the way I
wanted to remember him. But we
must let the past be and protect
what we have now.
Worf gives him an enigmatic look.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 31.
31 CONTINUED:
K'MPEC
If you leave before the mek'ba...
no shame will fall on you. Return
to your ship... go back to your
life. The challenge will be
forgotten.
WORF
Why would you ask me to lay aside
the honor of my father... my
family... Are these the words
of the council... ?
K'mpec considers Worf. He is angry, but there is a
trace of sadness in his voice.
K'MPEC
(draws himself up)
I will not be questioned by you!
Leave now or you too will be
condemned as a traitor.
K'mpec leaves. Worf reacts, wonders what the hell that
was about...
CUT TO:
32
thru OMITTED
36
36A INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 40)
Data and Riker are at one of the Aft Science Stations
looking at INFORMATION scrolling across one of the
screens. Geordi stands nearby, watching their work
with curiosity.
DATA
The Klingon council is refusing
to allow us access to their
information net, Commander.
Riker lets out a breath in irritation.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 32.
36A CONTINUED:
RIKER
On what basis?
DATA
Orders of a member of the council.
RIKER
Duras...
36B ANGLE - GEORDI
overhears... begins to get an idea and moves quietly
over to another station to begin work.
36C BACK TO DATA AND RIKER
RIKER
What Federation starship was
closest to Khitomer at the time
of the attack?
DATA
The USS Intrepid, sir. They
were the first ship on the scene.
RIKER
Contact Starfleet, request all logs
of the Intrepid...
(to Com)
Riker to Doctor Crusher.
BEVERLY
Crusher here...
RIKER
Doctor, I want you to look over
the medical records of all rescue
vessels that responded to the
Khitomer massacre... see if there
is any information on the aftermath
that could help us.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 33.
36C CONTINUED:
BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
Understood.
GEORDI
Uh, Commander, could I see you
a moment...
Riker moves to Geordi's station...
GEORDI
(lying)
I was just making a few routine
entries... and somehow, by
accident, I just happened to...
access the Klingon information
net.
Data and Riker react.
DATA
How could you obtain access
without the proper authorization
codes?
RIKER
I don't think we want to know,
Data.
As he exchanges a glance with Geordi, they begin
investigation of the files.
CUT TO:
37 INT. PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
Kurn is waiting... after a few seconds, Duras
approaches him in the tunnel. Kurn prepares for an
attack.
KURN
I should have known... come then
Duras. Worf was right... it is
a good day to die.
DURAS
That time has not yet come.
(beat, then
conspiratorially)
It does not have to come for many
turns. I know who you are,
Kurn... son of Mogh.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT THREE 34.
37 CONTINUED:
KURN
(taken off-guard)
What?
DURAS
A strange decision to serve as
his cha'DIch. I was curious to
know why. Nothing can be hidden
from me, Kurn.
(beat)
It was a wise choice to hide your
family name -- do not err by
embracing it again... for you only
embrace death.
KURN
We will see.
DURAS
Worf has made his choice and he
will die for it. But you are
still safe. Let him stand alone.
He is no longer your brother...
he is not one of us. I promise
you no one will learn of your
family line. You'll have your
rank... maybe even a command of
your own.
KURN
He is my brother. I will not
betray him!
We can see the rage boil up in Duras, but he just
manages to keep control of it.
DURAS
Then you will die for him.
Duras turns quickly and leaves. Kurn watches him go...
looks around the empty tunnel and is about to leave
when TWO KLINGON ASSASSINS suddenly attack him from
behind. Kurn is caught off guard, but he manages to
shake off the first attack.
The assassins are wielding vicious-looking, yet ornate
weapons.
Kurn pulls his own knife and tries to keep them at
bay... the fight is brutal and no quarter will be given
by either side.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE 35.
37 CONTINUED: (2)
Kurn manages to disable one of the assassins, but the
other slips under his guard and drives the weapon deep
into Kurn's side.
Kurn falls to the ground. The assassin twists the
weapon viciously and then takes his companion and
flees. Kurn is seriously injured and passes out.
Linger on his prone form...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 36.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
38 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship is cruising in orbit.
39 INT. SICKBAY
Kurn is lying on the operating table, post op. A
MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARY is checking on him using the
surgical clamshell. Beverly moves to Worf nearby.
Worf's spirits are beginning to sag.
BEVERLY
What kind of vicious weapon makes
a wound like that... ?
WORF
A kut'luch... the ceremonial
weapon of an assassin.
BEVERLY
Fortunately, his metabolic
recovery is phenomenal... he'll
be all right...
WORF
It does not matter. We should
have let him die.
Beverly reacts with shock, but Worf ignores her look.
WORF
Now that Duras knows his
bloodline, we will both be
executed.
BEVERLY
You sound like you've already
lost, Worf.
Worf just looks at her, that's how he feels, and EXITS.
40 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Data, Riker and Geordi are still looking through the
Klingon computer files at two science stations. Data
calls Riker to join him...
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 37.
40 CONTINUED:
DATA
Commander, I have discovered the
basis of the charges against
Worf's father.
They move to look over his shoulder...
DATA
Apparently the Klingons recently
captured a Romulan ship with logs
that provided new information on
the Khitomer attack. They clearly
indicate a transmission from the
outpost to the Romulans moments
before the shields dropped.
GEORDI
From Worf's father?
DATA
(calling something up)
It does correspond to Mogh's
personal security code.
Riker and Geordi frown.
RIKER
How can we be sure these records
haven't been falsified?
GEORDI
We can cross check them against
the Intrepid's sensor logs...
DATA
(operating controls)
I will try... but the Intrepid
was at the edge of sensor range
during the attack and we cannot
be sure if the scans are complete.
Data works the console and the screen shows the
resulting information.
GEORDI
Looks like a pretty good match-up,
Data...
INTERCUT:
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/10/90 - ACT FOUR 38.
40A THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)
shows a split screen of parallel lines scrolling with
various coded signals displayed (Okudagrams). Both
sides match exactly.
DATA
Both the Intrepid and Romulan
logs show a series of distress
signals from Khitomer...
When gaps appear on the left split screen...
RIKER
What happens here...
GEORDI
Gaps in the Intrepid logs, missing
information because of the
range...
Data pauses the scroll.
DATA
This is where Mogh's alleged
transmission should be.
RIKER
(frowns)
Right in the middle of a gap.
GEORDI
Wait a second, Data. Back up.
Geordi leans in and presses a few panels...
GEORDI
Look at this... just before the
Intrepid gap begins, the timebase
of both files are in perfect
sync... but look at the signals
just after the shields dropped.
Now on the monitor, the split screens clearly don't
match.
DATA
They are no longer synchronous.
GEORDI
Commander, somebody's been
rewriting history.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 39.
40A CONTINUED:
Off Riker's reaction......
41
thru OMITTED
44
45 INT. READY ROOM
Picard and Worf. Picard is quite animated.
PICARD
I will not pretend to fully
understand the nuances of your
world's law or culture, Mister
Worf. But I do understand when
somebody is trying to hide
something...
WORF
(considering this)
K'mpec urged me to drop my
challenge, abandon my family
honor... it was impossible to
believe I was hearing a Klingon
speak...
PICARD
Obviously, they did not expect
and never wanted this challenge...
you're getting close to something,
Lieutenant... something they care
a great deal about protecting...
WORF
If it is true, it is not just
Duras but the High Council itself
that is my enemy.
(beat)
Captain, I must choose a new
cha'DIch. I would like your
permission to ask a member of the
crew.
PICARD
Of course, Lieutenant. Ask
whomever you wish.
Worf hesitates, not sure what Picard's reaction will
be. Picard waits for him to go on.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 39A.
45 CONTINUED:
WORF
Sir, I would ask that you stand
with me.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 40.
45 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard reacts, very surprised.
WORF
(quickly)
You may refuse... with no
dishonor.
PICARD
I appreciate the gesture,
Lieutenant. But I know there are
stronger, younger men from which
to choose...
This is a difficult moment for Worf. He must actually
voice some of his inner feelings and motivations, and
it doesn't come easily.
WORF
A Klingon warrior knows that brute
strength is not the most important
asset in a fight. I have served
under you in many conflicts...
and know you to be a shrewd and
forceful opponent. I can think
of no one I would rather have at
my side.
Picard is moved by this expression of admiration by
his officer. There is a brief pause. Picard walks
over to Worf, looks him in the eye.
PICARD
(perfectly pronounced)
jIlajneS. ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj.
I accept.
Worf straightens up and his face again hardens with
determination.
46 INT. GREAT HALL
Duras is standing in a cul de sac, talking with the
two assassins seen earlier.
47 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
The council ENTERS and sits in session. Picard and
Worf BEAM IN.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 41.
47 CONTINUED:
Duras reacts to them and moves away from the
assassins. Worf moves forward to address the council
and Duras.
WORF
(to Hall)
My challenge will proceed. No
threat, no treachery will stop
it.
(to Duras)
Not even a trap for my cha'DIch
set by a coward.
Duras boils over and moves forward.
K'MPEC
(warning)
Duras...
DURAS
I will not listen to this filth
from the son of a traitor...
Picard moves quickly in front of Worf in a defensive
move and Duras is brought up short by this unexpected
action. Duras is dumbfounded, and unsure just what the
hell Picard thinks he's doing.
DURAS
Keep your place, Picard!
PICARD
This is my place.
WORF
He is now my cha'DIch.
The crowd REACTS to this news. Duras is outraged.
DURAS
(to K'mpec)
No! This cannot be allowed.
(to Picard)
This is not your world, human.
You do not command here.
PICARD
I am not here to command.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 41A.
47 CONTINUED: (2)
DURAS
Then you must be ready to fight...
something that Starfleet doesn't
teach you.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT FOUR 42.
47 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard confronts Duras directly. He's not taking any
crap from this guy. Picard's voice is low and deadly.
PICARD
You may test that assumption...
at your convenience.
Duras's eyes narrow and they stand toe to toe for a
few seconds before K'mpec intervenes.
K'MPEC
The cha'DIch is accepted.
DURAS
No!
Duras has stepped over the line and K'mpec's tone calls
him on it.
K'MPEC
You challenge my authority?
Duras looks chastened at K'mpec, backs down. Picard
gives Worf a look: "How was that?" Worf nods his head
in approval. K'mpec motions to the guard, who then
brings over a ceremonial scabbard and sword identical
to the one that was given to Kurn.
K'MPEC
Mek'ba will begin.
48
thru OMITTED
49
50 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Riker, Data, Wesley, Geordi... Beverly ENTERS...
BEVERLY
I've got something...
She moves to a science station, sits at a position...
calling up a file... Riker joins her...
BEVERLY
Worf was not the only survivor
of the Khitomer massacre.
RIKER
Another child?
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 43.
50 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
No. A Klingon woman was found
with Worf.
The file is on the screen.
RIKER
Kahlest... who was she?
BEVERLY
I don't know. Just says here she
had severe injuries...
transferred to Starbase twenty-four
for treatment. That's when
she was separated from Worf.
After she recovered, she returned
home.
RIKER
We've got to find her if she's
still alive. Data, scan the
Klingon central net... see if
there's any record of her...
As Data goes to work...
51
thru OMITTED
52
53 INT. GREAT HALL
Duras is at the apex of the insignia on the floor,
addressing the entire hall. There is much noise and
frequent interruptions by angry reactions.
DURAS
... The Romulans lowered the
outpost shields themselves. They
were given the defense access
code! The records clearly show
the Romulan patrol ships receiving
a personal transmission from Mogh
just before they lowered the
outpost shields. Mogh betrayed
us. Four thousand Klingons died
on Khitomer... and only the son
of Mogh survived.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/10/90 - ACT FOUR 44.
53A OMITTED
53B ON PICARD
His com badge BEEPS.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Riker to Captain Picard.
PICARD
(hits com badge)
Stand by.
Picard moves over to a cul de sac in the Hall. Duras
continues his presentation in the b.g.
DURAS
The Khitomer commander noted in
his log that Mogh had been acting
suspiciously... that he was often
away from his post for long
periods of time. The commander
found that Mogh was sending coded
neutrino pulses to a sector within
Romulan territory. A formal charge
would have been made, but Mogh
betrayed them and thousands were
killed.
Over the above --
PICARD
(sotto voce)
Go ahead, Number One.
INTERCUT:
54 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Riker standing near science station.
RIKER
We've located another survivor
of the Khitomer massacre,
Captain... a woman who was found
with Worf. Her name is Kahlest...
she resides in the Old Quarter
of the First City.
PICARD
Well done. Picard out.
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54A NEW ANGLE
including Worf and the council. Duras is still going
through his evidence.
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54A CONTINUED:
DURAS
... another witness has testified
that Mogh often spoke of his
admiration for the Romulans...
Their culture... their women.
Jeers from the crowd.
PICARD
K'mpec.
K'mpec nods to Picard.
PICARD
May we have a... short recess?
K'MPEC
(nods)
Len'mat. (recess)
Picard and Worf move off to one side.
PICARD
Have you heard of a woman named
Kahlest?
WORF
She was my ghojmoK... my nurse.
PICARD
Then it's possible she was an
eyewitness to your father's
activities at Khitomer...
WORF
But she died in the attack---
PICARD
She survived. She's living in
the Old Quarter. I'm going to
find her.
WORF
It is too dangerous. You cannot
go alone.
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54A CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
I am your cha'DIch.
Worf knows he's right and nods in agreement. Picard
EXITS.
55 ANGLE ON DURAS
who is watching Worf and Picard from a hidden vantage.
The two assassins stand behind Duras. As Duras leans
over and whispers to the two assassins...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
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ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
56 EXT OLD CITY STREET
A narrow, gloomy street in the oldest section of the
capital city. A hooded figure in a cape moves down
the street. The figure stops in front of a simple
door, above which is a unique symbol (possibly a bigger
representation of the emblem worn on Worf's sash?).
56A ON PICARD
as he moves the hood enough so we can see him. He
looks around and then sounds the door CHIME. After a
few seconds, the door slides aside and Picard goes in.
CUT TO:
57 INT. KLINGON HOME
Picard ENTERS from the street. The home is small, yet
comfortable. The furnishings should be in contrast
to the martial decor of the rest of the planet... this
is the home of an old woman with no need to proclaim
power or strength. Picard looks around for a few
seconds, lets his eyes adjust to the dimmer light.
PICARD
Kahlest?
KAHLEST moves in the shadows. She does not step into
the light yet, but answers from the safety of the
darkness.
KAHLEST
What do you want?
PICARD
(toward direction of
voice)
Your help.
KAHLEST
No.
Kahlest moves out of the shadows and we can see that
she is quite old by Klingon standards. She barely
looks at Picard as they talk.
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57 CONTINUED:
PICARD
You don't even know what I want.
KAHLEST
You are cha'Dich. I know.
PICARD
Then you know that Worf's life
is at stake.
KAHLEST
I cannot help. I am dead.
(a whisper)
A long time dead.
PICARD
Were you with Worf's father just
before the attack on Khitomer?
The the mention of Khitomer, Kahlest moves away from
Picard and her face becomes even more tired and
haggard. Her eyes are haunted.
KAHLEST
(vehemently)
I am dead!
(beat)
My... life ended on Khitomer.
I served a proud family... a
strong house. All that is gone.
PICARD
Worf is not gone, Kahlest. The
family you served needs you again.
KAHLEST
I cannot help.
PICARD
(quietly)
Was his father a traitor?
KAHLEST
(defensively)
No!
(proudly)
Mogh was loyal... to the emperor.
Mogh suspected someone of plotting
with the Romulans and followed
them to Khitomer.
Hope rising --
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57 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Who? Who was the traitor?
KAHLEST
I do not know.
Disappointment. A beat. Thinking...
PICARD
We know a signal was sent to the
Romulans just before the attack...
if you were with Mogh and his
family...
KAHLEST
I was not. I was with Worf only.
PICARD
(sighs, concluding)
Then, there is no way to prove
Mogh's innocence, and Worf will
die as the son of a traitor.
KAHLEST
You must leave, cha'DIch. I am
dead.
Picard cannot think of anything else, EXITS.
58 EXT. OLD CITY STREET
Picard has left the house and is heading back up the
street when the two assassins suddenly burst out of
a recess in the wall and attack Picard. They are
wielding the same ornate weapons seen earlier.
Picard is not the easy mark they had taken him for,
however. The captain is able to move out of the way
before they can land a blow on him. He brings Assassin
#1 to the ground by whipping off his cape and throwing
it with a flourish in Assassin #1's face.
Assassin #2 lunges forward with his weapon, but Picard
has now pulled his own ceremonial sword and parries the
thrust. Assassin #2 makes a hard thrust. Picard grabs
the Klingon's hand and falls backward, yanking the
Klingon off balance and bringing them both down.
Picard holds his own sword steady and the Klingon falls
directly on the point as he falls on top of Picard.
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58 CONTINUED:
Assassin #1 is back on his feet and prepares to kill
Picard as he's trapped under the fallen Klingon...
when he suddenly grimaces in pain... as he falls we can
see a knife sticking out of his back.
59 ON KAHLEST
standing in her doorway watching.
60 NEW ANGLE
including Picard and the Klingons. The first assassin
is lying on the ground with knife that Kahlest had
thrown sticking out of his back. Picard gets up and
rubs his shoulder.
PICARD
My appreciation, madam.
KAHLEST
You are brave, cha'DIch. Worf
chose well. Lessons hold.
She starts to return inside. Picard gets an idea.
PICARD
Kahlest, would they know who you
are? Would they recognize you?
She pauses.
KAHLEST
K'mpec would remember Kahlest.
I caught his eye back then. I
had many suitors once. He wanted
seloh (sex) with me. He was too
fat.
PICARD
Then, come back with me. They
do not know how much you know.
Perhaps it will shake loose the
truth.
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60 CONTINUED:
Kahlest considers a beat... nods.
KAHLEST
I will come.
As Picard begins to hope again... they move past the
fallen Klingons and...
61 INT. GREAT HALL
As before. Duras is finishing his presentation of
evidence.
DURAS
The mek'ba is complete. The
evidence is clear. I ask that the
judgment stand... and that Worf be
condemned as the son of a traitor
to the Empire.
The crowd growls in agreement. Worf shows no reaction.
K'MPEC
Worf, son of Mogh...
K'mpec trails off as he notices something happening in
the hall.
62 NEW ANGLE
Someone is making their way through the crowd to the
Council... Picard and Kahlest finally step forward.
Worf reacts to the sight of the woman from his
childhood.
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62 CONTINUED:
K'MPEC
tam (Be quiet!)
The crowd settles down and Picard and Kahlest move onto
the insignia with Worf. K'mpec and Kahlest clearly
know each other. Duras looks at K'mpec -- what the
hell is this? K'mpec knows he has a problem.
PICARD
The mek'ba is not complete. I
bring an eyewitness to the
Khitomer massacre... with new
evidence, K'mpec.
K'mpec struggles a beat with how to handle this...
KAHLEST
Mogh was innocent.
There is no way K'mpec is going to let her continue.
He gruffly calls a recess.
K'MPEC
Len'mat.
The crowd begins to buzz with confusion. The council
breaks up and K'mpec indicates that Picard, Worf and
Kahlest should follow him. Duras goes with them toward
a side door.
63 INT. K'MPEC'S CHAMBERS
A small, private room with a few decorations and
furnishings. It is the Klingon version of a judge's
chambers. K'mpec, Duras, Picard, Worf, and Kahlest
ENTER.
DURAS
What is it you think you know,
old woman?
PICARD
(to Kahlest)
Do not answer.
(to K'mpec)
Rules of the mek'ba require that
her evidence be presented in open
council.
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63 CONTINUED:
DURAS
(to Kahlest)
You will die before giving
evidence.
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63 CONTINUED: (2)
KAHLEST
(to K'mpec)
You stand there while this patahk
threatens an old woman?
K'mpec realizes that things have gone too far and there
is no alternative.
K'MPEC
(to Duras)
Be silent, Duras. Would you kill
old women to cover your dishonor?
And Duras backs away... and Picard realizes he has the
lead he needs. Pulling the string...
PICARD
Yes, Duras, it is your dishonor
we are protecting here, isn't it?
DURAS
I have no reluctance to kill you,
human.
PICARD
Are you prepared to hear her
evidence in open council, Duras?
Duras glares at K'mpec... who hates all of this.
K'MPEC
Obviously, we are not. Kahlest,
you will go now.
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63 CONTINUED: (3)
She acknowledges... at the door --
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63 CONTINUED: (4)
K'MPEC
It is good to see you again.
KAHLEST
You are still fat, K'mpec.
And with a brief twinkle in her for Picard, she EXITS.
K'mpec regards Worf with regret. Shakes his head.
K'MPEC
I asked you to leave, to let this
judgment go unanswered... but
you did not hear my words, and
now it has come to this.
WORF
Why did you judge my father guilty
when you knew he was not?
K'MPEC
(apologetic)
Someone had to be blamed. The
warriors who captured the Romulan
ship had learned of the treachery.
But only the council knew whose
security code had been
transmitted. Ja'rod, father of
Duras.
WORF
(indicates Duras)
This Ha'DIbaH (animal) should have
been fed to the dogs!
K'MPEC
His family is powerful. If the
truth were known, it would shatter
the council... almost certainly
plunge us into civil war.
(looks at Worf)
You were in Starfleet... we did
not expect you to challenge the
judgment. Nor did we know that
there was another son of Mogh.
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63 CONTINUED: (5)
PICARD
Worf's challenge is successful.
His family honor must be restored,
K'mpec.
K'MPEC
(regret)
You don't understand. His
challenge was defeated before he
ever made it. You will not be
allowed to present this evidence.
The judgment will stand and you
will be condemned... as will your
brother.
PICARD
You admit the truth and still
expect him to accept punishment.
What does this say of an empire
that holds honor so dear?
K'MPEC
The empire will not be destroyed
for one family's honor.
PICARD
This is unacceptable, K'mpec.
DURAS
You have no say in this, cha'DIch!
PICARD
I speak now as the captain of
the USS Enterprise and
Lieutenant Worf's commanding
officer. You will not execute
a member of my crew, sir. Nor
will I turn his brother over to
you.
K'MPEC
You risk much. This is not the
Federation, Picard. If you defy
the orders of the High Council
in an affair of the empire, the
alliance with the Federation
could fall to dust.
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63 CONTINUED: (6)
PICARD
The alliance with the Federation
is not based on lies! Protect
your secrets if you must, but do
not sacrifice these men.
DURAS
A true Klingon will not run from
his judgment, Captain. No matter
what you would have them do.
K'MPEC
What will you do with Kurn? Make
him a Starfleet officer? He is
a Klingon. When his tour aboard
your ship is complete he will have
no place to go. He would rather
die.
WORF
I will die for the empire.
PICARD
Lieutenant...
Worf gives him a hard look --
WORF
The cha'DIch will be silent.
Picard blinks, shuts up.
WORF
Allow my brother to return to his
life. Only you need know his
true bloodline.
DURAS
Not acceptable. His honor would
demand revenge. He is too
dangerous.
WORF
If you allow him to live, I will
give you something that will
serve your purpose far more than
my death. I will accept...
discommendation.
K'mpec and Duras exchange a glance -- this is pretty
good for them.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE 57.
63 CONTINUED: (7)
DURAS
You would do this in open council?
Worf acknowledges.
K'MPEC
It would be the same as admitting
your father's guilt, Worf.
WORF
So be it.
K'MPEC
(with respect)
Your heart is Klingon. It will
be done.
(to others)
What has been said here will never
be spoken of again.
Worf steps to Duras... one last thing to do.
WORF
You... are the son of a traitor.
And he slaps Duras just as hard as Duras hit him
earlier. Duras burns with the shame of it.
WORF
I am ready.
64 INT. GREAT HALL (OPTICAL)
Picard is waiting off to one side for something. The
transporter EFFECT begins and Kurn beams in along with
a MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARY who is helping him. Kurn is
recovering from his injuries, but is still a little
unsteady on his feet.
KURN
(to supernumerary)
Enough! I will stand alone in
the hall.
Picard nods to the ensign and Kurn steps forward on his
own. He and Picard move slowly toward the other end
of the hall.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE 58.
64 CONTINUED:
KURN
Why is he doing this? I was ready
to die.
PICARD
Worf wants you to live... the name
of your father must someday be
cleared. He needs you alive...
with your honor intact.
KURN
But to do this...
PICARD
There will be another day,
Commander. Do not forget what
he does here today... do not let
your children forget.
Kurn nods in agreement and they go through the crowd.
64A NEW ANGLE
The council in session. Worf facing them as Picard and
Kurn move to stand on either side of him. K'mpec faces
Worf.
WORF
tlhIH ghIj jIHyoj. (I fear your
judgment)
K'MPEC
biHnuch (Coward)
The crowd REACTS with disgust. The council rises as
one and turn their backs on Worf. The assembled crowd
does the same. Worf turns to Kurn.
WORF
You must also...
KURN
(beat, then sotto voce)
May you stand here again someday
and roar over the fallen bodies
of your enemies.
WORF
We will stand together...
(sotto)
...brother.
STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/9/90 - ACT FIVE 59.
64A CONTINUED:
They share a moment of silent promise, then Kurn
reluctantly turns his back on his brother. Picard
moves to Worf and they walk side by side, heads held
high through the crowd and EXIT. The double doors
close behind with a LOUD CLANG as we...
65 OMITTED
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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