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                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Reunion" 
                          #40274-181 
                              
                           Story by 
                         Drew Dieghan 
                              and 
                    Thomas Perry & Jo Perry 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                    Thomas Perry & Jo Perry 
                              and 
                Ronald D. Moore & Brannon Braga 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Jonathan Frakes 


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                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                     SEPTEMBER 4, 1990
 


           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Reunion" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD                 K'MPEC
                RIKER                  DURAS
                DATA                   GOWRON
                BEVERLY                K'EHLEYR
                TROI                   ALEXANDER
                GEORDI                 KLINGON GUARD #1
                WORF                   KLINGON GUARD #2
                TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN 
                SECURITY OFFICER            
                                     
                Non-Speaking           Non-Speaking
                  SECURITY GUARDS        4 KLINGON RETAINERS
                  2 CHILDREN             
                  NURSE                  
                  MEDICAL TECHNICIAN     
                  SUPERNUMERARIES        


             STAR TREK: "Reunion" - 9/4/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Reunion" 
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CORRIDOR                 KLINGON SHIPS:
              TURBOLIFT                  1 ATTACK CRUISER
              MAIN ENGINEERING           2 BIRDS-OF-PREY
              SICKBAY
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              K'EHLEYR'S QUARTERS
              WORF'S QUARTERS
              DURAS' QUARTERS
              DAY CARE CENTER
              READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
          
            K'MPEC'S SHIP
              K'MPEC'S QUARTERS
          
            DURAS' SHIP
              DURAS' QUARTERS

         STAR TREK: "Reunion" - 9/4/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Reunion" 
                               
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              QAB JIH NAGIL          Kwab gee nah-GEL
              SONCHI                 Son-CHEE
              JA'CHUQ                Zha-JUK
              MEV YAP                Mev-YAP
              K'EHLEYR               KAY-lar
              DURAS                  DYURAS
              K'MPEC                 KIM-peck
              GOWRON                 GOW-ron
              BAT'TELH               BAT-telth
              JIH DOQ BATLH          Gee DOK ba-tel
              VORN                   Vorn
              BURUK                  BOO-ruk
              JIH DOK                gee DOK
              MAJ DOK                mazh DOK
              HA'DIBAH               KHA-di-bakh
              PAH DOQ CHA            pah-DOK-cha
              TOMALAK                TOM-ah-lack
              SHIVARRE               she-VAR
              MOT'CHA                MOT-cha


         STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/5/90 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: The Next Generation                  
                           "Reunion"                                
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship moving at impulse power.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log: Stardate 44246.3
			We are investigating radiation
			anomalies reported in the Gamma
			Arigulon system by the starship
			LaSalle. Preliminary readings
			are inconclusive.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	PICARD, RIKER, DATA, WESLEY, and WORF at their
	stations.

					RIKER
			Mister Data?

					DATA
			No change, Commander. I can
			detect no abnormalities in the
			star's radiant energy.

					PICARD
			Prepare two class one probes.

	Data presses a few panels.

					DATA
			Probes ready, sir.

					PICARD
			Initiate launch sequence.

	Data begins to work his console.


         STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/5/90 - TEASER         2.

2    CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(reads console)
			Captain... Klingon attack cruiser
			decloaking, bearing zero-one-zero
			mark three-two-seven.

					PICARD
			Belay that order, Mister Data.

					RIKER
			Did Starfleet mention any Klingon
			ships in this sector?

	Picard shakes his head.

					PICARD
			On screen.

3
thru	OMITTED
4

5    ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The attack cruiser (bigger than a bird-of-prey)
	DECLOAKS.

6    RETURN TO SCENE

					WORF
			We are being hailed.

					RIKER
			All stop, Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir. All stop.

					PICARD
			Open channel.

         STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/5/90 - TEASER         3.

7    ON VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	K'EHLEYR, the striking half-human, half-Klingon woman
	appears on the screen. She wears an attractive tunic
	and is standing in front of a Klingon bulkhead. She
	is here on important business and it shows on her
	face.

					K'EHLEYR
			Hello, Captain Picard.

8    ON WORF

	He is pleasantly surprised at the sight of K'Ehleyr...
	but then he seems to remember something disturbing, and
	he pulls himself back into his customary Klingon stoic
	pose.

9    NEW ANGLE - INTERCUT AS NEEDED (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			Ambassador K'Ehleyr... This is
			an unexpected pleasure.

					K'EHLEYR
			It's good to see you again,
			Captain.
				(beat)
			Lieutenant Worf.

	It is said with a pleasant affection and a past
	relationship is obvious. Worf is uncomfortable, but
	manages a slight nod of acknowledgement.

					PICARD
			How may we be of assistance,
			Ambassador?

					K'EHLEYR
			There is an urgent matter we must
			discuss, Captain. Permission to
			come aboard?

					PICARD
			Granted.

	The viewer returns to a shot of the cruiser. Picard
	turns to Worf.

         STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/5/90 - TEASER         4.

9    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, please receive our
			guest.

					WORF
			Captain... I must request
			permission to... send another
			officer.

	Picard is a little surprised.

					PICARD
			May I ask your reason?

					WORF
			My... dishonor among Klingons...
			may offend Ambassador K'Ehleyr.

	Picard frowns...

					PICARD
				(firm)
			You are a member of this crew,
			Lieutenant... and I will not have
			you go into hiding whenever a
			Klingon ship uncloaks.

					WORF
			I withdraw the request, sir.

	Picard nods and Worf EXITS.

									CUT TO:

10   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN behind the console. Worf
	ENTERS.

					TECHNICIAN
			I just received coordinates, sir.
			Ready to transport two from the
			Klingon vessel.

					WORF
			Two?

					TECHNICIAN
			Yes, sir.

	Worf isn't sure what to make of that.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - 9/4/90 - TEASER           5.

10   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Energize.

	Worf tries to prepare himself. He is inwardly excited
	at the prospect of seeing this woman from his past, but
	holds himself tightly in check. The tech works the
	console.

11   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	K'Ehleyr and a Klingon boy (ALEXANDER) MATERIALIZE.
	(The boy should look about five human years old).
	K'Ehleyr smiles, glancing from the boy to Worf. On
	Worf's stunned reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT ONE        6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:
12
thru	OMITTED
13

13A  INT. DAY CARE CENTER

	(As seen in "The Offspring") Worf is standing in the
	outer office watching K'Ehleyr and Alexander through
	the glass. K'Ehleyr is saying goodbye to Alexander
	in the classroom area. There are SEVERAL CHILDREN
	playing in the b.g. K'Ehleyr ENTERS the outer office.

					K'EHLEYR
				(a little concerned)
			I hope he'll be all right.
			Alexander hasn't had much contact
			with other children.

	Worf looks at her for a beat... glances back at
	Alexander... decides not to respond and moves toward
	the Corridor door. K'Ehleyr follows.

14   OMITTED

14A  INT. TURBOLIFT - CONTINUOUS

	As they ENTER.

					WORF
			Bridge.

	The turbolift MOVES. Worf is staring straight ahead,
	avoiding K'Ehleyr's gaze. She studies him, waiting for
	some kind of response. After a long beat, she grins
	sardonically.

					K'EHLEYR
			Not even a bite on the cheek for
			old time's sake?

	Worf doesn't see the humor in this, as usual.

					WORF
			Perhaps you are not aware of my
			dishonor. I have accepted...
			discommendation.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT ONE        6A.

14A  CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			I've heard. So now what? I have
			to perform some ridiculous ritual
			to talk to you?

	Worf turns on her, rage boils to the surface. This
	is not a matter he takes lightly.

					WORF
			You may not respect our
			traditions... I do!

	Beat.

					K'EHLEYR
				(unabashed)
			Sorry. I just thought you might
			want to talk.
				(beat)
			A few minutes ago, you looked like
			someone with a question to ask.

					WORF
			Must I ask the question?

					K'EHLEYR
			Yes. You must.

	Worf looks at her... almost says something... then the
	mask closes over his face once more. The doors OPEN.
	Worf takes a step to leave, but K'Ehleyr stops him and
	tries once more to reach him.

					K'EHLEYR
				(continuing)
			What should I tell Alexander...
			that he has no father?

	Now it's been said aloud. A beat before Worf forces
	himself to EXIT. K'Ehleyr is disappointed... but she
	follows him.

									CUT TO:

14B  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (FORMERLY SCENE 12)

	Picard, Riker, Data, TROI, and Worf listening to
	K'Ehleyr.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT ONE        7.

14B  CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			The Klingon Empire is at a
			critical juncture. We may be
			facing civil war.

	Reactions around the table.

					RIKER
			War over what?

					K'EHLEYR
			The usual excuses... tradition...
			duty...
				(with glance at Worf)
			honor...

					DATA
			The word "excuses" implies that
			there are ulterior motives for
			a conflict.

					K'EHLEYR
			I won't bore you with the
			intricacies of Klingon politics.
			Basically, two factions are
			trying to seize power.

					PICARD
			Do you believe there is a threat
			to the Federation in this...
			struggle?

					K'EHLEYR
			Klingon wars seldom remain
			confined to the Empire. Sooner
			or later they'll drag in the
			neighboring star systems, then
			the Tholians, the Ferengi... the
			Federation won't be able to stay
			out of it for long.
				(beat)
			This has been coming for some
			time. Only K'mpec, the head of
			the council, has been able to
			maintain the peace.

					TROI
			Now something has changed that.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT ONE        8.

14B  CONTINUED: (2)

					K'EHLEYR
			Correct.
				(beat)
			K'mpec is dying.

	Picard's frown deepens. He leans forward.

					K'EHLEYR
			He is aboard the cruiser. He has
			come specifically to meet with
			you, Captain. Alone.

	On Picard's reaction...

									CUT TO:

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/5/90 - ACT ONE        9.

15   OMITTED

16   EXT. SPACE - KLINGON CRUISER (OPTICAL)

	The ship hangs in space.

17   INT. K'MPEC'S QUARTERS

	A large cabin intended to house visiting admirals or
	dignitaries. There are a few nasty-looking weapons in
	plain view along with decorative banners and emblems of
	the Empire, denoting its current occupant's rank as head
	of the High Council. There are several chairs and
	tables. A flagon of wine sits on one table. A single
	set of doors is visible. The doors OPEN and Picard
	is escorted in by a Klingon sentry.

18   NEW ANGLE

	K'MPEC moves out of a dark corner and steps into the
	light. He looks older, more frail than when we saw him
	before. His cloak hangs on him like the shawl of an
	old man rather than the cape of a warrior, but there is
	still a vestige of steel left in his eyes.

					K'MPEC
			It's about time you arrived,
			Picard. Didn't she tell you I
			was dying?

	He waves out the sentry. K'mpec is easily winded and
	he sits.

					PICARD
			I heard you were ill.

					K'MPEC
				(matter-of-fact)
			I'm not ill, I'm dying. Sit.

	Picard sits. K'mpec's bravado disappears.

					K'MPEC
				(continuing)
			I need your help.

					PICARD
			If the Enterprise medical
			facility...

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT ONE        10.

18   CONTINUED:

					K'MPEC
			Too late. For months I've been
			poisoned with small doses of
			Veridium Six.
				(indicating wine)
			The wine. There is no cure.

	K'mpec picks up the flagon and drinks a large gulp
	of wine in a contemptuous gesture. He takes a ragged
	breath... winded again. The poison is catching up
	with him. Picard absorbs this... knows that K'mpec
	doesn't want his sympathy.

					PICARD
			What do you want of me?

					K'MPEC
			After I die... you will act in
			my name to arbitrate the struggle
			for power.

	Picard reacts. A beat. Picard, incredulously, studies
	the old leader...

					PICARD
			I will?

					K'MPEC
			No one on the Council can be
			trusted and... I have my reasons
			for wanting an... outsider.

					PICARD
			K'mpec. You can't be serious.
			A Federation officer has no
			business...

					K'MPEC
				(interrupting)
			Nonsense. You are an accomplished
			mediator. This is no different
			than any other dispute requiring
			your services.

					PICARD
			On the contrary, I think it is
			very different. And I must
			respectfully decline.

	K'mpec rises and regains a bit of the fire we've seen
	before...

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT ONE        11.

18   CONTINUED: (2)

					K'MPEC
			If you refuse the dying request
			of the Klingon Supreme
			Commander... it will be a
			Federation insult to all Klingons!

	Picard stares at him. Off-handed --

					K'MPEC
			Besides, I've already sent the
			orders to the leaders of the two
			opposing factions. They're on
			their way.

					PICARD
				(angry)
			You had no right to involve me
			without my permission.

					K'MPEC
			If I'd asked, you would have said
			no.

					PICARD
			This is not a case of simple
			mediation... you are asking me
			to choose the next leader of the
			Klingon Empire.

					K'MPEC
			No. By tradition, the two
			strongest challengers fight for
			the right of succession. But as
			mediator only you can designate
			those challengers.

					PICARD
			But you've just said there are
			only two challengers arriving.
			What is the point?

					K'MPEC
			The point, my good Captain Picard,
			is for you to discover which one
			of them has killed me -- Gowron
			or Duras.

	Picard reacts to Duras' name.

					K'MPEC
			Yes -- Duras. I thought you'd
			find that interesting.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT ONE        12.

18   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(dry)
			Interesting? Yes, I would say
			that, since he conspired to strip
			Worf of his good name and tried
			to have me killed...

					K'MPEC
			And I approved.

	And shrugs, so what? Picard studies him.

					K'MPEC
			All for the good of the Empire.
			That should be my epitaph.

	This takes a great deal out of him. K'mpec leans back
	in his chair, exhausted.

					K'MPEC
			Find the assassin. The Klingon
			who kills without showing his face
			has no honor. He must not lead
			the Empire. Such a man would
			be capable of anything. Even war
			with the Federation.

	Picard is a little moved by the sight of this lion in
	winter. He takes a long beat to think it over...
	makes the decision.

					PICARD
			Very well. I accept.

	There is a trace of relief in K'mpec's face... his
	final task completed.

					K'MPEC
			If there is war... it will not
			end quickly. Millions of
			warriors... hundreds of worlds...
			destruction on a galactic scale...
				(beat)
			Part of me regrets that I'll miss
			it.

	As he drinks deeply from his wine, on Picard's
	reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT TWO        13.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

19   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log: supplemental.
			K'mpec, who ruled the Klingon
			Empire longer than anyone in
			history, is dead. We await the
			arrival of Duras and Gowron...
			rivals for the leadership of the
			High Council.

20   OMITTED

20A  INT. DAY CARE CENTER

	There are SEVERAL CHILDREN playing, ages 5 to 10.
	Alexander is being taught how to play a game using
	large blocks and balls by three other kids. As he
	tries his hand at the game... but instead of following
	the rules, he just grabs all the blocks to the protest
	of the other kids. They try to stop him... Alexander
	bares his teeth, as if to challenge them all... just
	as Worf's HAND suddenly moves into frame and restrains
	him.

20B
thru	OMITTED
22

23   NEW ANGLE

	Revealing Worf standing over Alexander and the other
	kids. Alexander looks up defiantly at Worf.

					WORF
			There is no honor in attacking
			the weak.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT TWO        14.

23   CONTINUED:

					ALEXANDER
			I would have won!

					WORF
			You must earn victory...

	As Worf leads him out...

24   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf and Alexander are heading for K'Ehleyr's quarters.
	Alexander is very curious... trying to probe. Worf is
	resistant, doesn't want to establish a connection with
	the boy, but it's difficult to distance himself.

					ALEXANDER
			Where are the other Klingons?

					WORF
			There are no others on board.

					ALEXANDER
			Why?

					WORF
			The Federation and the Klingon
			Empire were enemies for many
			years. No other Klingons have
			asked to serve in Starfleet.

					ALEXANDER
			Why?

	Worf is really getting tired of this.

					WORF
				(firm)
			A warrior does not ask so many
			questions.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/5/90 - ACT TWO        15.

24   CONTINUED:

					ALEXANDER
				(a little surprised)
			I don't want to be a warrior.

	Worf's eyes flash... this is not what he wants to hear
	from his own son!

25   INT. K'EHLEYR'S QUARTERS

	K'Ehleyr is studying an Okudagram on a terminal. The
	door OPENS and Worf and Alexander ENTER. Alexander
	runs to his mother, gives her a quick hug. She looks
	at Worf with surprise.

					K'EHLEYR
				(to Alexander)
			Hello! You're back early.

					ALEXANDER
			He made me leave.

	K'Ehleyr gives Worf a questioning look.

					K'EHLEYR
			Why don't you go to your room and
			play.

	Alexander EXITS to adjacent bedroom.

					K'EHLEYR
				(sarcastic)
			Is he under arrest?

	Worf doesn't want to play her game of verbal give-and-
	take.

					WORF
				(angry)
			He knows nothing of our ways!

					K'EHLEYR
			Our ways? You mean Klingon ways,
			don't you?

					WORF
			He is Klingon!

					K'EHLEYR
			He is also my son... and I am half-
			human. He will find his own ways.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT TWO       15A.

25   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR (Cont'd)
			Why the sudden concern? You won't
			even acknowledge that he's yours.

	He knows she's right... it deflates some of his anger,
	but not all of it.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/5/90 - ACT TWO        16.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Why did you not tell me?

					K'EHLEYR
			And what would you have done?

	Worf looks away, knows where she's going with this.

					K'EHLEYR
				(continuing)
			That's right... you would have
			insisted that we take the oath...
			just as tradition would demand.

					WORF
			You should not have kept this from
			me.

					K'EHLEYR
				(softer)
			Well, now you know.

	A beat of silence. K'Ehleyr moves to Worf... there
	is still a great deal of attraction and passion between
	them. Worf responds to her gentler tone, but this is
	very difficult for him.

					WORF
			I cannot... acknowledge my
			relationship to the boy.

	K'Ehleyr turns away, bitterly disappointed.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			It would only harm him.

					K'EHLEYR
			Because you were dishonored?

					WORF
			As my son, he would also bear my
			disgrace... as would his
			children.

	K'Ehleyr is frustrated... she wants to understand, but
	Worf is still holding out on her.

					K'EHLEYR
			Why did you accept discommendation
			from the High Council?


        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT TWO        17.

25   CONTINUED: (3)

	Worf looks away, as if watching the scene from the past
	being replayed all over again.

					WORF
				(quiet)
			My father was accused of
			collaborating with the Romulans
			at Khitomer...

					K'EHLEYR
			I know. And I also know that
			you challenged it...

					WORF
			Yes... at first. Ultimately...
			I withdrew my challenge.

					K'EHLEYR
			But why, Worf? I can't believe
			you'd just give up.

	He forces himself to crush down the feelings of rage
	and betrayal that rise to the surface. K'Ehleyr knows
	that Worf still isn't telling her everything.

					K'EHLEYR
				(continuing)
			What really happened?

	Worf wants to answer... debates with himself for a
	second... but knows that he can't. He heads for the
	door... furious at the situation.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf, Ambassador
			K'Ehleyr, report to the Bridge.

	Worf stops, irritated.

					WORF
				(hits communicator)
			On our way, Commander.

	K'Ehleyr moves to him... they share a look that says
	there is still much to discuss...

									CUT TO:

26   EXT. SPACE - KLINGON SHIPS (OPTICAL)

	TWO KLINGON BIRDS-OF-PREY approach the Enterprise and
	the first Klingon ship.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT TWO        18.

27   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Data, Riker, and Wesley at their positions.
	SUPERNUMERARY at Tactical.

					WESLEY
			Klingon vessels Vorn and Buruk
			holding stations at thirteen
			kilometers.

					PICARD
			Open a channel, Mister Data.

					DATA
				(works console)
			Channel open. Vorn responding
			to hail.

					PICARD
			On screen.

28   ON VIEWER (OPTICAL) (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

	DURAS appears, standing in front of a bulkhead. His
	impatience is obvious.

					DURAS
			Let's get this over with, Picard.

					PICARD
			In good time, Duras.

					DURAS
			Even in death, K'mpec makes
			foolish decisions. You should
			not be involved in this, human.

					PICARD
				(coolly)
			The Sonchi ceremony will take
			place in one hour aboard K'mpec's
			ship.

					DURAS
				(furious)
			One hour! What is the delay?

					PICARD
			There is no delay. It is the time
			I have chosen.

	Worf and K'Ehleyr ENTER from turbolift.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT TWO       18A.

28   CONTINUED:

					DURAS
				(frowns)
			Exactly one hour, Picard. Do not
			be late.

	Duras sees Worf and reacts.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT TWO       19.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					DURAS
				(continuing, re: Worf)
			Keep that pahtk away from the
			ceremony, Picard. He has no place
			on a Klingon ship.

					PICARD
				(will not be pushed)
			Picard... out.

	Picard motions for Data to end the transmission and
	Duras' face is replaced by the view of the Klingon
	ships. Picard stands.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Contact Gowron's ship, tell him
			to meet us aboard K'mpec's vessel.
			Ambassador, I'll meet you in
			Transporter Room Six in an hour.
			We'll begin the ceremony a little
			late.
				(moves to Ready Room)
			Mister Worf.

	Worf follows.

									CUT TO:

29   INT. READY ROOM

	As they ENTER.

					PICARD
			Worf, I know the next couple of
			days will be difficult for you...

					WORF
			You have made it clear that I am
			to perform my regular duties,
			sir.

					PICARD
				(beat)
			I want you to know I am aware
			of your... discomfort.

					WORF
			Thank you, sir.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT TWO       19A.

29   CONTINUED:

	They share a look between commander and officer that is
	very intimate. Picard is pleased. They sit.

					PICARD
			Ambassador K'ehleyr will be
			preparing me for my role in the
			rite of succession. But I have
			no doubt that I will be calling
			upon you for assistance as well,
			Lieutenant.

					WORF
			Permission to speak freely, sir?

					PICARD
			Granted.

					WORF
			Duras must not be allowed to lead
			the council.

					PICARD
			He has a legal claim, Worf. Your
			personal feelings toward him...

					WORF
			It is not personal, sir. His
			father betrayed my people to the
			Romulans. Duras is a traitor.

	Picard takes a moment.

					PICARD
			Klingon tradition may blame the
			son for the father's sins. I
			cannot, Worf. Treason was his
			father's disgrace. Duras' crime
			was to put that blame on your
			father... I will not forget that.
			But you should not forget that
			you chose to accept the
			consequences of that lie.

					WORF
				(acknowledges)
			To preserve the Empire.

					PICARD
			The issue now is whether or not
			he killed K'mpec.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT TWO        20.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Sir?

					PICARD
			He was murdered... poisoned.

					WORF
				(shocked)
			A Klingon would not use poison...
			the murder would have no honor.

					PICARD
			K'mpec believed the assassin to
			be either Duras or Gowron.

					WORF
				(reacts)
			I know little of Gowron. Only
			that he is an outsider who has
			often challenged the council.
			But Duras... I know him... his
			heart is not Klingon.

	On Picard...

									CUT TO:

30   EXT. SPACE - KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

	K'mpec's ship.

31   INT. K'MPEC'S QUARTERS

	K'mpec's body has been left sitting in his chair.
	There should be no feeling of this being a "wake" in
	the human sense of the word... K'mpec's corpse is
	accorded no reverence. Picard and K'Ehleyr stand at
	the head of the room. K'Ehleyr is holding a
	painstick.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/6/90 - ACT TWO        21.

32   NEW ANGLE

	as the doors OPEN. GOWRON and TWO KLINGON RETAINERS
	ENTER. One of the retainers carries a painstik.
	Gowron looks hostile, impatient... not a likely ally
	for Picard. They barely glance at the corpse and move
	to the left of K'mpec's still form.

33   ON PICARD AND K'EHLEYR

					K'EHLEYR
				(quiet)
			That's Gowron.

	Picard looks at K'mpec's dead body.

					PICARD
				(with distaste)
			I hope this is brief.

					K'EHLEYR
			It will be just long enough to
			prove that K'mpec is dead.

34   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Duras and TWO MORE RETAINERS ENTER. One of Duras'
	men also carries a painstik. Duras wears a cloak
	showing him to be a member of the Council. Duras and
	Gowron snarl with hate at the sight of each other.
	Their retainers tense and it looks like they might
	fight it out right here... the moment passes and Duras
	moves to the opposite side of the room from Gowron.

	Both parties look expectantly at Picard. K'Ehleyr
	hands the painstik to Picard. He moves forward and
	stands before K'mpec's corpse.

					PICARD
			Qab... jIH... nagil (Face me if
			you dare!)

	He places the end of the painstik on K'mpec's chest
	and there is an ELECTRIC BUZZ as the stick discharges.

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/6/90 - ACT TWO        22.

34   CONTINUED:

	Picard moves away from this distasteful duty and goes
	back to his position. Gowron immediately moves forward
	and takes his painstik.

					GOWRON
			Qab jIH nagil!

	Gowron plunges the 'stik into K'mpec and relishes the
	moment as the stick BUZZES. He removes the 'stik, and
	Gowron goes back to his place. Duras now takes his
	turn.

					DURAS
			Qab jiH nagil!

	Duras viciously jabs the body of K'mpec, holding the
	'stik in for a long beat. He goes back to his place.

					K'EHLEYR
			Sonchi. (He is dead)

	The ceremony has ended. Duras and Gowron move to
	Picard.

					DURAS
				(scowls, to Picard)
			Now complete the Rite of
			Succession. It's obvious who
			the two challengers are.

					PICARD
			We will proceed according to the
			traditions and precedents set down
			in Klingon law.

					GOWRON
			What do you know of Klingon law,
			Human?

					PICARD
			We will reconvene on the
			Enterprise within---

					DURAS
			No! Finish it here, now!

        STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/6/90 - ACT TWO        23.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

	Gowron is about to say something when there is a
	sudden EXPLOSION from where Duras' men are standing.
	Everyone is knocked off his feet and it is not clear
	who is dead or injured. Linger on the smoke and
	rubble...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT THREE       24.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

35   INT. K'EHLEYR'S QUARTERS

	K'ehleyr is standing near the window. Worf ENTERS.
	He is obviously concerned... moves to her. He almost
	comforts her... pulls himself back... tries to pretend
	he came here on official business.

					WORF
			I... have not received your report
			on the explosion.

	K'Ehleyr looks at him... and slowly smiles. She can
	see through this charade.

					K'EHLEYR
			Two Klingons killed... a few minor
			injuries.
				(beat, then soft)
			Were you concerned about me?

					WORF
			As head of security... it is my
			duty to be concerned.

					K'EHLEYR
			Is that it? Just official concern
			for my well-being?

					WORF
				(difficult)
			You know my... feelings.

					K'EHLEYR
			Maybe I've forgotten.

	They share a look... and it's clear that neither one of
	them has forgotten any of the feelings they share.

					WORF
			You were right... I would have
			insisted that we take the oath.
			But not just because of
			tradition...

					K'EHLEYR
			I thought about telling you...
			wanted to tell you. I wasn't
			ready.

      STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/6/90 - ACT THREE      24A.

35   CONTINUED:

	She steps closer to him and the sexual tension rises
	another degree.

					K'EHLEYR
			When I left, you said you'd never
			be complete without me. It took
			some time... but I came to
			realize... I need you too. You're
			part of me, Worf.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT THREE       25.

35   CONTINUED: (2)

	They unconsciously move closer... pulled by feelings
	they can barely control. Worf breathes deeply of her
	scent... her eyes blaze with passion... Worf softly
	quotes the ancient Klingon words of devotion.

					WORF
			jIH dok (My blood)

					K'EHLEYR
				(hearing the call)
			maj dok (Our blood)

	They are inches away from each other... the attraction
	is almost overpowering. But Worf finally pulls away
	and breaks the moment.

					WORF
			I cannot allow you to... suffer
			my humiliation.

					K'EHLEYR
			There would be no suffering...
			I don't care what other Klingons
			think of you.

					WORF
			But what of the boy? He may want
			to live in the Empire someday.
			He would be an outcast... another
			traitor from a family of traitors.

					K'EHLEYR
			"Family of traitors?" I don't
			believe that for a minute.

	But now Worf reaches out to her... makes a personal
	appeal and connection.

      STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/6/90 - ACT THREE      25A.

35   CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
				(quiet)
			Respect my wishes in this matter.
			I cannot take the oath with you...
				(very difficult)
			And I cannot claim your son.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT THREE       26.

35   CONTINUED: (4)

	K'Ehleyr looks in his eyes... sees the pain there and
	reluctantly acquiesces. A long beat.

					K'EHLEYR
			If you cannot be his father...
			at least be his friend.

	Worf considers this... and nods his agreement. They
	continue to look at each other with barely restrained
	feelings of mutual need...

									CUT TO:

36   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

36A  INT. READY ROOM

	K'Ehleyr and Picard.

					PICARD
				(frustrated)
			We haven't completed our analysis
			of the bomb debris... and Doctor
			Crusher is still studying the
			remains of the two men killed in
			the explosion.
				(beat)
			We need more time.

					K'EHLEYR
			Duras and Gowron will be here in
			a few minutes. I don't think you
			can delay this meeting again.

					PICARD
			Is there some way of stretching
			out the formalities once they
			arrive?

					K'EHLEYR
			In the modern Rite of Succession,
			only a brief proclamation that
			two challengers have been chosen
			is necessary.

					PICARD
			You said "modern Rite"... how was
			the ritual performed in the past?

	K'Ehleyr thinks for a moment.

      STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT THREE      26A.

36A  CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			The old forms dictated that the
			challengers perform the ja'chuq.
				(beat as she recalls)
			It's a long, involved ceremony
			where the challengers list the
			battles they've won, the prizes
			they've taken... the idea is to
			prove their worthiness to lead
			the Council.

					PICARD
			Can the old form still be used?

					K'EHLEYR
				(a small smile)
			It's up to you... you can use
			any form you want.

	Picard sees a plan and smiles to himself in
	satisfaction.

					K'EHLEYR
			Captain... What do you know about
			Worf's discommendation?

	Picard's expression goes neutral.

					K'EHLEYR
				(continuing)
			My interest is... personal. I
			understand that you were there...
			you stood by him before the
			Council. I'd like to know what
			happened.

	Picard looks away... thinks for a beat... knows there
	can be only one answer. He turns back to K'Ehleyr.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry... but I cannot discuss
			it.

	K'Ehleyr is disappointed... she waits a beat and then
	EXITS.

									CUT TO:

      STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT THREE      26B.

37   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Duras and Gowron are moving restlessly in the room...
	like caged animals. TWO N.D. SECURITY GUARDS are
	posted in the center and they watch the two men
	closely. Picard and K'Ehleyr ENTER.

	Picard moves to the head of the table, K'Ehleyr stands
	at his side.

					DURAS
			The Council must have a leader...
			now!
				(re:Gowron)
			Complete the rite so I can kill
			this ha'DIbah.

	Gowron turns on Duras... the Security Guards move
	closer, ready to separate them if necessary.

					GOWRON
				(deadly)
			You will die slowly, Duras.

					DURAS
			You've already proved you don't
			have the courage to face me...
			perhaps you should plant another
			bomb...

	Gowron explodes. He HITS one security guard, knocking
	him out of the way. Duras prepares himself for attack
	as Gowron moves on him. The other security guard pulls
	his phaser and points it at Gowron.

					PICARD
			mev yap! (Stop!)

	Duras and Gowron stop automatically... the first
	security guard gets up and pulls his phaser. A tense
	beat.

      STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT THREE      27.

37   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(firm)
			Sit down.

	The two Klingons make no move to obey, but neither do
	they move toward each other.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We will begin the ja'chuq.

	That got their attention... they both react and turn to
	Picard.

					GOWRON
			What!

					DURAS
				(re: K'Ehleyr)
			This woman is giving you bad
			advice, Picard. The ja'chuq is
			obsolete.

	Picard is unfazed by this. He gestures to the two
	Security guards, and they put away their phasers.

					PICARD
			I choose to respect the ancient
			ritual. Each of you must prove
			your worthiness to lead the High
			Council.

					GOWRON
			That will take hours!

					K'EHLEYR
			Or days... depending on your
			cooperation.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT THREE       28.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

	Neither of them is prepared to wait that long. A
	tense beat... and then they both sit. A look between
	K'Ehleyr and Picard: we've got them.

									CUT TO:

38   INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	Worf is trying to interest Alexander in some of the
	Klingon artifacts in his room. Alexander is bored and
	his attention wanders. Worf is holding a small Klingon
	statue.

					WORF
			Kathless... the Unforgettable...
			he united the Homeworld in the
			year...

	Alexander walks over to another part of the room...
	looking for something more interesting. Worf puts down
	the statue and tries again. Alexander is examining a
	tricorder.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/6/90 - ACT THREE       29.

38   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			A tricorder...
				(takes device)
			It is operated by activating
			the...

	Alexander's interest is momentary, however, and he goes
	into the bedroom. Worf follows.

39   NEW ANGLE

	revealing more of Worf's bedroom. Alexander is looking
	with keen interest at something on a bulkhead. MOVE TO
	REVEAL a mounted case with a weapon inside. It is
	semi-circular curved blade that branches to four
	points. It is about three feet wide. There is a
	terrible beauty about the blade. Worf sees that he can
	make a connection here.

					WORF
			It is a bat'telh.

	Alexander continues to stare at the weapon. Worf
	carefully removes it from the case. The bat'telh is
	held by two handles on the mid-exterior of the blade.
	There is a sense of reverence and respect in his
	attitude toward the sword.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			It belonged to my father... it
			has been in our family for ten
			generations.

	Alexander is fascinated... he has an instinctual
	attraction to the weapon.

					ALEXANDER
			Let me hold it.

	He hands it to Alexander. It's heavier than he
	expected. Alexander swings it in an awkward fashion.
	Worf steps in... acting like a patient teacher.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/6/90 - ACT THREE       30.

39   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			No.
				(takes the weapon)
			Do not think of it as a weapon...
			make it part of your hand... your
			arm... make it part of you.

	Worf moves in an intricate dance of parry and thrust
	that combines both power and grace. The bat'telh can
	be used as either shield or sword. Worf hands it back
	to Alexander... the boy tries to emulate the movements.
	Worf starts to physically guide him through the
	motions. A small bond forms as they practice
	together...

									CUT TO:

40   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	K'Ehleyr is sitting at the table, working on a padd.
	Gowron ENTERS.

					K'EHLEYR
				(without looking up)
			The next meeting is in three
			hours.

					GOWRON
			I would speak with you alone,
			Ambassador.

	She looks up.

					K'EHLEYR
				(sardonic)
			I'm honored.

	Beat. Gowron's attitude is probing... trying to get
	K'Ehleyr on his side.

					GOWRON
			Picard is prolonging the ja'chuq.
			Why?

					K'EHLEYR
			He has sufficient reason to
			proceed carefully.

					GOWRON
			He relies on you for his knowledge
			of Klingon law...

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/6/90 - ACT THREE       31.

40   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			Yes.

					GOWRON
			Then he values your advice. You
			could quicken the pace.

					K'EHLEYR
			Possibly. Why should I?

	He casually moves to the windows.

					GOWRON
			Your position is... unique. Have
			you never wondered about serving
			the Klingon Empire?

					K'EHLEYR
			I serve in my own way.

					GOWRON
			As a Federation Ambassador.
				(beat)
			A few rewards... but little
			glory.

					K'EHLEYR
			What do you want?

					GOWRON
			What do you want? Command of a
			ship... a seat on the Council?
			There are many opportunities for
			you in the Empire.

					K'EHLEYR
			Opportunities that will present
			themselves only if you come to
			power. You talk like a Ferengi.

	Gowron's expression hardens.

					GOWRON
			K'mpec was also stubborn... he
			too refused to listen... now he's
			gone... you need not make the same
			mistake.

	K'Ehleyr hears the threat in his voice, and isn't
	frightened by it. She stands.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT THREE       32.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					K'EHLEYR
				(with steel)
			K'mpec was old and weak... I am
			not.

	Gowron sees the rejection in her eyes. There is a long
	tense beat, and then Gowron EXITS. On K'Ehleyr's
	expression...

40A  INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	GEORDI and Data at the pool table. They are working on
	one of the consoles. Riker ENTERS and goes over to
	them.

					GEORDI
				(to Riker)
			We've completed our analysis of
			the bomb debris.

					DATA
			The explosive was a triceron
			derivative.

					GEORDI
			The entire device couldn't have
			been more than three cubic
			millimeters in size...

					RIKER
			Then it could have been hidden
			anywhere in the room.

					GEORDI
				(acknowledges)
			There's one other thing,
			Commander... The bomb had a
			molecular-decay detonator.

					DATA
			Only one race uses that device,
			sir...

					RIKER
				(nods)
			The Romulans.

	On Riker...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR       33.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

41   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, K'Ehleyr, and Geordi.

					PICARD
			How could Romulans have planted
			a bomb aboard a Klingon attack
			cruiser?

					WORF
			It would be impossible.

					K'EHLEYR
			Not if the Romulans had help...
			from one of the Klingons.

	Reactions from around the table...

					GEORDI
				(with disbelief)
			Klingons and Romulans working
			together? They've been blood
			enemies for seventy-five years.

					PICARD
			Perhaps Duras or Gowron wishes
			to improve that relationship.

					RIKER
			A new Klingon alliance with the
			Romulans?

					DATA
			If true, it would represent a
			fundamental shift of power in the
			quadrant.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR       34.

41   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Indeed.
				(beat)
			It would put the Federation in
			a very uncomfortable position.

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			Gowron or Duras?

					K'EHLEYR
			Gowron came to me alone... wanted
			me to speed up the ja'chuq...
			offered me a seat on the Council
			if I'd help him.

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			But does that suggest a Romulan
			connection?

					K'EHLEYR
				(shrugs, perhaps)
			He also implied that I would end
			up like K'mpec if I didn't
			cooperate.

	Picard nods... takes this into account. After a
	beat...

					WORF
			Captain... I disagree. It must
			be Duras.

	Worf and Picard exchange a look. K'Ehleyr notices.

					K'EHLEYR
				(to Worf)
			Why?

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT FOUR       34A.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

	Worf remains silent.

					PICARD
			We have had prior dealings with
			Duras that showed him to be...
			untrustworthy.

	She waits for him to continue... finally pushes for
	more information.

					K'EHLEYR
				(with an edge)
			Can you be more specific?

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR       35.

41   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			No.

	K'Ehleyr isn't happy with that response, but keeps it
	to herself. Picard, thoughtful, turns and studies Worf
	a beat...

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, we now have a
			conspiracy on our hands that
			could be a direct threat to the
			security of the Federation.

					WORF
			Yes sir.

					PICARD
			As Chief Security Officer, you
			will accompany me to the next
			transition proceeding.

					WORF
				(reacts)
			Captain, they will be incensed.
			My presence will be...
			disruptive.

					PICARD
				(nods, a beat)
			Yes. It will.

	K'Ehleyr studies the silent communication between the
	two men and is losing patience with being left on the
	outside.

									CUT TO:

         STAR TREK: "Reunion" - 9/4/90 - ACT FOUR         35A.

41A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf ENTERS from Observation Lounge... K'Ehleyr has
	been waiting for him. They EXIT to turbolift together.

42   INT. TURBOLIFT - CONTINUOUS

	Worf and K'Ehleyr ENTER.

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT FOUR       36.

42   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Deck Twenty-Three.

	The turbolift MOVES. A beat of silence.

					K'EHLEYR
			Halt.

	The turbolift STOPS.

					K'EHLEYR
				(continuing)
			You suspect Duras. Why?

					WORF
			I cannot---

					K'EHLEYR
			Don't tell me that again! I'm
			trying to do my job while you
			withhold vital information...

	Her anger sparks Worf's temper and the tension in the
	turbolift steadily rises.

					WORF
			I will not discuss this with you
			or anyone else.

					K'EHLEYR
			Captain Picard seems well-
			informed.
				(Worf stonewalls)
			There's more at stake here than
			your personal honor.

					WORF
			I am aware of what is at stake
			here!

					K'EHLEYR
			But you're still willing to hide
			the truth!

					WORF
			I am hiding nothing!

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR       37.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					K'EHLEYR
				(pushing hard)
			You're hiding everything, just
			like you always do... behind that
			precious Klingon honor. Why?
			Because you don't have the courage
			to face life without clinging to
			some archaic ritual?

	The accusation stabs Worf and he moves toward her in
	rage... she blocks him with a forearm. They glare at
	each other for a beat. K'Ehleyr steps back... they
	both realize they've gone too far.

					K'EHLEYR
			Exit.

	The doors OPEN and K'Ehleyr EXITS. A beat on Worf's
	reaction...

									CUT TO:

43   OMITTED

44   INT. K'EHLEYR'S QUARTERS

	K'Ehleyr ENTERS, still upset over the scene with Worf.
	She takes a deep breath... settles herself and then
	sits down at the computer terminal.

					K'EHLEYR
			Computer, list stardates of the
			last Enterprise mission to the
			Klingon home planet.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Stardates 43685 through 43689.

					K'EHLEYR
			How many ship's logs during that
			period?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Forty-three officer's logs. Ten
			personal logs.

	She takes a beat... hesitates, but asks anyway...

       STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR       38.

44   CONTINUED:

					K'EHLEYR
			Is there a personal log for
			Lieutenant Worf?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative. Access is
			restricted.

					K'EHLEYR
				(a long beat, finally
				 deciding)
			Eliminate all personal logs.
			List the other forty-three in
			chronological order... we'll
			take them one at a time...

	As the computer begins to list available logs...

45
thru	OMITTED
46

46A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

47   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard sitting at the table with Duras. Gowron is
	standing at the far end of the room, reciting part of
	the ritual. The two security men continue to watch in
	the b.g.

					GOWRON
				(with fervor)
			jIH DoQ batlh! (I claim the
			honor!)

	He looks to Picard, who nods and then Gowron sits down.

					PICARD
			Both your claims have been
			properly made and recorded. We
			are ready for the final phase of
			the ja'chuq. There will be a
			recess while I review your
			petitions.

	Gowron and Duras start to rise. But Picard motions
	for them to stay.


           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR          38A.

47   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(beat)
			I know that you're as concerned
			as I am about the explosion
			aboard K'mpec's ship. I assume
			both of your investigations are
			continuing...

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR           39.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					GOWRON
				(dismissive)
			The investigations are complete.
			They revealed nothing of any
			importance.

					PICARD
			That's very interesting... because
			our analysis turned up some
			startling results.
				(keying insignia)
			Will you join us?

47A  NEW ANGLE

	As Worf ENTERS. Duras and Gowron are on their feet
	instantly.

					GOWRON
				(outraged)
			He has no place here, Picard!

					DURAS
			I will not sit at the same table
			with that!

	Worf takes their reactions stoically.

					PICARD
				(final)
			It is my prerogative to
			investigate anything relevant to
			the Rite of Succession.
			Lieutenant Worf is my chief of
			security. His presence is
			required.

					DURAS
			We will not proceed...

					PICARD
			I will determine how we proceed.
			If you wish to withdraw from the
			ja'chuq... that is your option.

	Duras continues to glare for a few seconds... sees no
	way out... sits down. Gowron slowly follows suit.
	Picard nods to Worf. He moves forward and starts to
	press Gowron and Duras.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR           40.

47A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			What did your investigations
			reveal about the explosion?

					DURAS
				(mocking)
			It was a bomb.

					WORF
				(to Gowron)
			Was your analysis just as...
			insightful?

					GOWRON
			It was a common explosive.

					WORF
				(impatient)
			What type?

					GOWRON
				(tired of this)
			Triceron.

					WORF
			What about the detonator?

					DURAS
			This is pointless! The findings
			were inconclusive.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR           41.

47A  CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Fortunately, our investigation
			was more... thorough.

	Worf leans on the table and stares at Duras.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			The bomb used a molecular-decay
			detonator.

	Worf continues to stare at Duras, who can't hold his
	gaze.

					GOWRON
			What!

					PICARD
				(nods)
			A Romulan device.

	The unspoken accusation hangs in the air for a moment.

					DURAS
				(stands)
			I will return to my ship. I want
			to confirm these... conclusions
			myself.

					GOWRON
			As will I.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, please be sure to send
			a complete record of our findings
			to both vessels... and to the High
			Council.
				(beat)
			We are adjourned.

	Duras and Gowron EXIT. Worf's eyes never leave Duras.

									CUT TO:

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/11/90 - ACT FOUR           42.

48   OMITTED

49   INT. K'EHLEYR'S QUARTERS

	K'Ehleyr reading information on the terminal, reacting
	to what she sees...

					K'EHLEYR
			...Khitomer...
				(beat)
			Computer, why was the Enterprise
			crew studying the transmission
			logs from the Khitomer outpost?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Reference Chief Engineer's entry,
			stardate 43686.1. Certain
			transmission logs between the
			Khitomer outpost and the Romulan
			patrol ships were altered after
			the destruction of the colony.

					K'EHLEYR
			Altered. By whom?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			That information is not available.

	She takes a thoughtful beat...

					K'EHLEYR
			Computer, interlock with the
			Klingon Imperial information net.

	After a beat, the monitor changes to Klingon writing
	and symbols.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Interlock established.

					K'EHLEYR
			Federation Ambassador K'Ehleyr
			requesting diplomatic access to
			High Council record. Security
			code pah doQ cha!

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Proceed.

					K'EHLEYR
			Computer, display summary of the
			most recent High Council inquiry
			regarding the Khitomer massacre.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR          42A.

49A  INSERT (OPTICAL)

	Klingon information scrolls briefly on the terminal
	screen and then stops. A large Klingon word ("Denied")
	appears in the middle of the screen and blinks on and
	off.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Access denied. Restricted
			materials, du-ko-cha clearance
			only.

49B  RETURN TO SCENE

	As before.

					K'EHLEYR
			By whose order?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Council member Duras.

	She reacts. A long beat.

					K'EHLEYR
			Access biographical files.
			Subject name: Councilor Duras.

									CUT TO:

50   INT. DURAS' QUARTERS (ENTERPRISE)

	One of Duras' lieutenants (GUARD #2) is leaning over
	the computer reading a message as Duras ENTERS. An
	Enterprise SECURITY OFFICER takes his position outside
	the door.

					DURAS
			Advise my counselors on the Vorn
			to convene... there is much to
			discuss...
				(re: the computer)
			What is that...

					GUARD#2
			Priority message to you from the
			home planet on a secure channel.

	Duras watches the information on the screen. His
	expression hardens. He exchanges a disturbed glance
	with the guard.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR          42B.

50A  OMITTED

50B  INT. CORRIDOR

	Guard#2 ENTERS from Duras' quarters... walks swiftly by
	the security officer and down the hall... the officer
	reacts...

					SECURITY OFFICER
			Excuse me, sir...

	The Klingon takes no notice, moves away... the officer
	follows him quickly...

					SECURITY OFFICER
			Sir, you cannot leave your
			quarters without an escort...

	Well down the corridor, the Klingon stops and turns to
	the approaching officer...

					GUARD#2
			I am not helpless. I don't need
			a Starfleet escort.

50C  ANGLE - FAVORING THE OFFICER

	Behind him, Duras slips out of his room and disappears
	down the opposite end of the corridor.

					SECURITY OFFICER
			I'm sorry, sir... Captain's
			orders. I'll be happy to call
			a security officer to accompany
			you...

					GUARD#2
				(growls)
			It's an outrage. An insult. I
			will return to quarters.

	And storms back to the same room. On the security
	officer's reaction...

51   INT. K'EHLEYR'S QUARTERS

	K'Ehleyr is working at the terminal. The door CHIMES.

					K'EHLEYR
			Come.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR           43.

51   CONTINUED:

	Duras ENTERS. K'Ehleyr stands up.

					DURAS
			I have been informed of your
			attempt to access restricted
			Council records.

	K'Ehleyr is not intimidated by his attitude.

					K'EHLEYR
			I've been investigating what
			happened at Khitomer.

	Duras' eyes narrow.

					K'EHLEYR
				(continuing)
			Not an easy task... considering
			that most of the records are
			sealed...

					DURAS
			Worf's father was a traitor.

					K'EHLEYR
			No, the evidence was altered to
			make it appear that way.
				(beat)
			I found it interesting to read
			that your father was also at
			Khitomer. And you are the one
			who sealed the records.

					DURAS
			You would dare to insult my
			father's name?

					K'EHLEYR
			Don't play the wounded Klingon
			for me, Duras... you don't do it
			very well.
				(beat)
			What happened in the council
			chambers... how did you get Worf
			to take the blame for you...

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FOUR          43A.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

					DURAS
			Do not pursue this matter
			further...

					K'EHLEYR
			The son betrays his people to
			the Romulans just as his father
			did... Eh, Duras?

	On Duras' reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE           44.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

52   OMITTED

52A  INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Beverly escorts Riker into her office...

					BEVERLY
			One of the Klingons who died in
			the explosion was with Duras...
			the other with Gowron. I've been
			examining the bodies... trying
			to get a clue to where the bomb
			was hidden.

	She turns on a PADD which shows an Okudagram of autopsy
	results... (or possibly photographs or MRI images -- we
	don't need to see clearly)...

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			There's always a pattern to the
			lacerations and tissue damage.
			It would normally give us a clear
			indication of direction, distance,
			force of impact...

					RIKER
			'Normally'?

					BEVERLY
			In this case, the pattern was
			virtually impossible to
			identify... I couldn't understand
			it until I checked the
			dynascans...

	She points to one picture...

					BEVERLY
			This wound is different from all
			the others... it was made from
			the inside out.
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE          44A.

52A  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY (Cont'd)
				(he reacts)
			The bomb was implanted in one of
			their forearms.

					RIKER
			It is considered an honorable
			way for a Klingon to die,
			Doctor... a suicide that also
			takes an enemy.
				(beat)
			Which one of them was it?

					BEVERLY
			Duras' man.

	Off Riker's reaction...

53   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf and Alexander moving toward K'Ehleyr's Quarters.

					WORF
			When we have more time I will take
			you to the holodeck and
			demonstrate in more detail...

	They have arrived at the door.

54   INT. K'EHLEYR'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS

	Worf and Alexander ENTER the quarters... suddenly see
	K'Ehleyr lying on the floor. Worf quickly moves to
	her and can now see that she is lying in a small pool
	of blood.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE           45.

54   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(hits communicator)
			Medical Emergency, Deck Eight,
			Room one-four-two!

	Worf holds her in his arms... Alexander looking on
	in shock. K'Ehleyr's eyes flutter open for a moment.
	She looks up into Worf's anguished expression.

					WORF
			Gowron... ?

	K'Ehleyr barely shakes her head. Worf reacts.

					WORF
			Duras?

	She looks at him, acknowledging. Worf's eyes blaze in
	hatred. She's fading fast... manages to hold on for
	just a few seconds more...

					K'EHLEYR
			Alexander...

	The boy comes to her... she takes his hand, puts it in
	Worf's hand... Worf nods in acceptance.

54A  ON K'EHLEYR

	as she grabs Worf's arms with a last burst of strength
	and passion... their eyes lock... then she's gone.

54B  ON WORF

	After a beat, a LOW RUMBLING GROWL begins in Worf's
	chest... finally explodes as his throws back his head
	and ROARS, not just for the ritual, but with rage and
	agony.

54C  ON WORF AND ALEXANDER

	The boy backs away from Worf and K'Ehleyr in a mixture
	of fear and shock... Worf moves to him... looks into
	his face.

					WORF
			You have never seen death?

	Alexander manages to shake his head.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE          45A.

54C  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Then look...

	Slowly, the boy looks back at his mother.

					WORF
			And always remember.

54D  NEW ANGLE

	Beverly and a N.D. NURSE ENTER. They rush to K'Ehleyr.
	Worf and Alexander share a look...

					WORF
			Stay with the doctor.

55   ON BEVERLY

	She's checking K'Ehleyr... there's no hope. She looks
	up...

					BEVERLY
			Worf, when did you... ?

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE           46.

56   NEW ANGLE

	... but Worf is gone.

									CUT TO:

57   INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	Worf moving quickly, determined... he removes his
	insignia and sash... then takes the bat'telh sword
	from the frame on the wall...

58   INT. K'EHLEYR'S QUARTERS

	K'Ehleyr's body is being taken out on a gurney by the
	nurse seen earlier and another MEDICAL TECHNICIAN.
	Beverly is standing with Picard and Riker... their
	faces are grim.

					BEVERLY
			Multiple stab wounds to the chest
			and abdomen... too much trauma
			to the internal organs. There
			wasn't enough time to get her into
			stasis.

					PICARD
			Where's Worf?

					BEVERLY
			I don't know... he left just after
			I got here.

					RIKER
				(hits communicator)
			Riker to Worf.
				(beat)
			Computer, locate Lieutenant Worf.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf is not aboard the
			Enterprise.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE           47.

58   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Where is he?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf transported to
			the Klingon ship Vorn at
			seventeen-thirty hours.

	A beat as this registers. He glares at Riker who
	doesn't need to be told...

					RIKER
			On my way.

									CUT TO:

59   EXT. SPACE - KLINGON BIRD-OF-PREY (OPTICAL)

	The ship hangs in space.

60   INT. DURAS' QUARTERS (KLINGON SHIP)

	Similar to K'mpec's Quarters seen earlier. The same
	sense of a visiting dignitary aboard ship, but not as
	high a rank as K'mpec. The atmosphere is darker, more
	sinister. Duras, and TWO RETAINERS are huddled over
	a computer terminal. The doors OPEN... Worf, carrying
	the bat'telh, and a KLINGON GUARD ENTER. Duras looks
	up, shocked to see Worf.

					DURAS
				(to Guard)
			How could you let him in here?

	A glance between Worf and the Guard.

					GUARD
			He has claimed the right of
			vengeance.

	The retainers step back from Duras and the Guard moves
	to one side. Their attitude is respectful.

					DURAS
			You have no rights here, traitor!

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE           48.

60   CONTINUED:

	Worf moves to the center of the room and speaks not
	to Duras, but to the other Klingons.

					WORF
			K'Ehleyr... was my mate.

	Everyone looks at Duras... he's surprised. A long beat
	as it becomes clear that no one is going to stop Worf.
	A retainer brings Duras a long scythe-like weapon with
	a wicked blade. Duras holds it... he and Worf
	exchange a look of challenge.

									CUT TO:

61   INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker, Data, and TWO N.D. SECURITY GUARDS moving
	quickly along the corridor. Riker's expression is
	deadly serious.

					DATA
			And if Lieutenant Worf resists,
			sir?

					RIKER
			He's coming back with us one way
			or another. Set phasers to
			maximum stun.

	They ENTER the Transporter Room.

									CUT TO:

62   INT. DURAS' QUARTERS (KLINGON SHIP)

	A tremendous CLANG of metal as Worf's sword deflects
	Duras' weapon. This isn't as brutish as normal Klingon
	fights... they skillfully manipulate their weapons with
	a sense of grace and balance... two samurai stalking
	and probing the defenses of each other. Worf is
	focused, intent... and there is a feral quality to his
	expression, as if the veneer of civilization has been
	stripped away and only the warrior is left.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE           49.

63   ON WORF AND DURAS

	The combat continues... flashes of metal, snarls of
	fury... the ferocity builds... their weapons become
	tightly locked together... Worf glares into Duras' face
	with hatred.

					DURAS
			I'm the only one, Worf... the only
			one who can prove your innocence.
			Kill me... and you will always
			be known as a traitor.

					WORF
				(without hesitation)
			Then that is how it shall be.

	They break the clinch... (NOTE: the following two
	scenes take place very quickly)

64   NEW ANGLE

	as Riker, Data, and the Security Guards ENTER. They
	stop at the sight of Worf and Duras.

					RIKER
			Worf!

65   ON WORF AND DURAS

	Worf and Duras pay no attention to Riker's arrival.
	(NOTE: and it should not in any way appear that Riker's
	appearance acts as a diversion that affects the outcome
	of the fight.) Worf kicks Duras' legs out from under
	him.

65A  DURAS' FACE

	reacts at the bat'telh is driven deep into his chest...
	he gasps, shudders, then is gone.

66   WIDE ANGLE

	Worf stands over his fallen adversary... the bat'telh
	sticking out of Duras's chest.

66A  RIKER AND DATA
	react.

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE          49A.

66B  WORF

	Eyes still filled with rage, stares at Duras.

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship hangs in space.

68   INT. READY ROOM

	Worf standing before Picard.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant, you are a fine
			officer... your service aboard
			this ship has been exemplary...
				(beat)
			Until now.

					WORF
			Sir, I acted within the boundaries
			of Klingon law and tradition.

					PICARD
			The High Council seems to agree
			with you. They consider the
			matter to be closed.
				(beat)
			I do not.

	Worf stands a little more stiffly... at attention.

					PICARD
			The Enterprise crew currently
			includes representatives from
			thirteen planets, Mister Worf.
			They each have their individual
			beliefs and values and I respect
			them all. But every member of
			the crew has chosen to serve
			Starfleet. If anyone cannot
			perform his duties because of the
			demands of his society, he must
			resign.

	Picard lets that hang there for a beat.

					PICARD
			Do you wish to resign, Lieutenant?

           STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/10/90 - ACT FIVE          49B.

68   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(swallows hard)
			Captain...

					PICARD
			I would hope you would not throw
			away a promising career.

					WORF
			No sir.

            STAR TREK: "Reunion" - REV. 9/7/90 - ACT FIVE           50.

68   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(softer)
			I understand your pain... we all
			felt very close to K'Ehleyr.
				(long beat)
			A reprimand will be on your
			record. Dismissed.

	Worf turns to leave. Picard thinks for a beat then...

					PICARD
			Worf...

	Worf stops. Picard's attitude is more intimate... more
	personal.

					PICARD
			Isn't it time for the truth about
			your father's innocence to be
			told? After all, the reasons you
			accepted this dishonor were to
			protect the name of Duras, and
			hold the Empire together. Now
			that he's died in disgrace...
			where is the honor in further
			silence?

					WORF
			Each member of the Klingon high
			council shared in that lie. They
			will not be so willing to admit
			their own dishonor.
				(beat)
			But the day will come when my
			brother and I will... "convince"
			them to speak the truth.

	Worf EXITS. On Picard's reaction...

									CUT TO:

69   INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	Worf is speaking to Alexander on the couch.

              STAR TREK: "Reunion" - 9/4/90 - ACT FIVE              51.

69   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			My parents... my human parents
			will meet us at Starbase
			Seventy-Three. They will care
			for you.

					ALEXANDER
			Why can't I stay with you?

					WORF
			You deserve a home... a family.
			My parents can provide that...
			I cannot.

	Alexander accepts this reluctantly... he looks away.
	Worf knows what's running through this boy's mind.

					WORF
				(gently)
			I miss her too.

	Alexander looks directly into Worf's eyes. A long
	probing stare from the boy before he asks...

					ALEXANDER
			Are you my father?

	Worf struggles for a second... makes the decision.

					WORF
			Yes... I am your father.

	The human part of Alexander needs something more from
	his father. Alexander hesitates... reaches out... puts
	his arms around Worf. After a beat, Worf returns the
	embrace.

70   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship moving off into space.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END