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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Phantasms"
#40277-258
Written by
Brannon Braga
Directed by
Patrick Stewart
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 1993 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 This script is not for publication or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
AUGUST 17, 1993
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/25/93 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Phantasms"
CAST
PICARD TYLER
RIKER SIGMUND FREUD
DATA WORKMAN
BEVERLY ADMIRAL NAKAMURA
TROI
WORF
GEORDI
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N.D. ENGINEERS N.D. WORKMEN
N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES
N.D. SECURITY
SPOT
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/17/93 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Phantasms"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
BRIDGE
CORRIDORS
DATA'S QUARTERS
ENGINEERING
TEN FORWARD
HOLODECK
FREUD'S OFFICE
GRID
TROI'S OFFICE
READY ROOM
TURBOLIFT
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
SICKBAY
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/17/93 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Phantasms"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
KTARIAN kuh-TAR-ee-uhn
TERRAN TERR-an
THANATOS THAN-uh-toes
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: The Next Generation
"Phantasms"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR
DATA is walking along, carrying a PADD. GEORDI catches
up to him from behind... out of breath, excited about
something.
GEORDI
Data, there you are... we need to
install that plasma conduit right
away. We're bringing the new warp
core on-line in less than three
hours.
DATA
I will go to deck twenty and begin
modifications.
GEORDI
Great. Meet me in Engineering as
soon as you're finished.
(excited)
This should be a lot of fun.
As they head in different directions...
2 INT. ANOTHER CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Data walking along. Gradually, a RINGING SOUND is
heard echoing somewhere in the distance. Data tilts
his head in pain at the noise. The ringing is
intermittent, and sounds like an old-fashioned
telephone. A couple of rings go by. Data heads down
the corridor to find the sound...
3 INT. ANOTHER CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
As Data walks, the ringing gets louder. He sees
something ahead of him... and stops at what he sees --
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - TEASER 2.
4 WIDEN TO INCLUDE
a group of THREE WORKMEN. They are dressed in plain
gray coveralls, holding old-fashioned PICKS and
SHOVELS. They have removed a large section of the WALL --
visible within is a distinctive-looking WARP PLASMA
CONDUIT. They are hacking at the conduit with the
tools.
Data reacts to the sight. Who are these people?
DATA
Excuse me. Do you have
authorization to work in this
area?
The workmen ignore him. Data eyes the wall with
concern.
DATA
(continuing)
You are dismantling a warp plasma
conduit. I must ask you to stop.
Again, no response. Data takes a step toward the
workmen and opens his mouth to speak -- but
inexplicably a HIGH-PITCHED SHRIEK comes out, piercing
and strange. Data is startled to hear it. He closes
his mouth.
Suddenly, the workmen turn as one and head right for
Data -- their expressions are cold and ominous.
WORKMAN
Be quiet!
One of the workmen GRABS Data's arm and TEARS THE ARM
FROM ITS SOCKET. Data reacts, stunned. He moves to
defend himself but the workmen converge on him and Data
falls to the ground. We hear the sound of RIPPING
CLOTHES and WRENCHING METAL as they start to tear Data
apart, limb from limb. We see an arm... a leg...
Data's head... shocking --
5 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS
Data bolts awake in his bed, as if from a nightmare.
He glances around the room in momentary confusion...
then realizes it was a dream. OFF his startled
expression...
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 3.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)
6 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship is docked at a STARBASE.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 47225.7.
Commander La Forge has completed
the installation of our new warp
core. We are preparing to test
its capabilities.
7 INT. BRIDGE
RIKER and various N.D.s at their stations. PICARD
ENTERS from his Ready Room, looking very grim-faced.
Riker takes note.
RIKER
Something wrong, sir?
PICARD
I just got a message from
Starfleet command.
RIKER
Bad news?
PICARD
You could say that...
Picard sits heavily.
PICARD
(continuing)
I've been invited to the annual
Starfleet Admiral's banquet.
Riker reacts somberly, knows what he's talking about.
RIKER
My condolences.
PICARD
I've managed to avoid it for the
last six years. I guess my luck
just ran out...
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/25/93 - ACT ONE 4.
7 CONTINUED:
PICARD (Cont'd)
(beat)
I can't imagine anything more
tedious. Fifty Admirals shaking
hands, making dull conversation...
uninteresting food... boring
speeches...
RIKER
Can't you find an excuse not to
go?
PICARD
After six years, I don't have any
excuses left. Besides, I've been
invited by Admiral Nakamura, the
Sector Commander. He'd consider
it an insult if I turned him down.
Riker considers a moment.
RIKER
(with humor)
We could cause a diplomatic
crisis. Take the ship into the
neutral zone and attack the
Romulans... that should get you
out of the banquet.
PICARD
(wry)
I wouldn't count on it.
OFF Picard's resigned expression...
8 INT. ENGINEERING
Geordi and Data are working at the "new" warp core,
which looks slightly different than the old one: the
dilithium chamber drawer has a new and distinctive
design... and it is not active. (NOTE: This is a
redress of the existing warp core set.) A couple of
ENGINEERING N.D.s are working in the background.
Geordi is looking at Data in surprise. Midconversation.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/19/93 - ACT ONE 5.
8 CONTINUED:
DATA
Have you ever had nightmares
before?
GEORDI
Sure. Everybody does from time to
time...
DATA
I have had one hundred eleven
dreams since I first discovered
the program nine months ago. In
all of that time, I have never
experienced such strange and
disturbing imagery in a dream.
(beat)
I believe it was... a nightmare.
Geordi keeps working.
GEORDI
Nightmares are part of dreaming,
Data. Maybe you just discovered
a new level to your program.
Data considers this.
DATA
Perhaps. I have also noted that
I am spending an inordinate amount
of time thinking about nightmare
imagery. One could almost say
that I am... preoccupied.
GEORDI
Well, that's perfectly normal.
When I have a nightmare, sometimes
I can't shake that weird feeling
for days...
Suddenly, a woman's voice interrupts from off camera --
TYLER'S VOICE
Commander La Forge!
GEORDI
Speaking of nightmares...
A fresh-faced, young woman -- ENSIGN TYLER --
approaches Geordi. She looks like she just walked out
of the Academy. And she's clearly infatuated with
Geordi.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/19/93 - ACT ONE 5A.
8 CONTINUED: (2)
TYLER
(excited)
I just finished recalibrating the
starboard EPS module.
Geordi forces a smile, tries to be polite.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT ONE 6.
8 CONTINUED: (2)
GEORDI
That's great. Thank you, Ensign.
TYLER
It's just like you said -- reset
the power tap... and the module
came right on-line. You have such
a wonderful grasp of engineering
principles. I'm learning so much
just by being around you...
She smiles at him. An awkward moment.
GEORDI
Well. Ah... why don't you go help
Farrel check the deuterium
cartridges. We're about to bring
the warp core on-line.
TYLER
Anything you say.
She gives him a big smile and walks off. Geordi's
smile fades away. Data gives him a puzzled look.
DATA
Geordi, you do not seem to
appreciate Ensign Tyler's
enthusiasm.
GEORDI
Oh, she's enthusiastic all
right... about me.
DATA
I do not understand.
GEORDI
She has a crush on me, Data.
DATA
And you do not share her
affection?
GEORDI
Frankly, no. And it's getting a
little awkward...
Data considers.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/19/93 - ACT ONE 7.
8 CONTINUED: (3)
DATA
I believe I understand. You are
concerned about unintentionally
hurting Ensign Tyler's feelings.
GEORDI
Yeah... something like that...
DATA
It would appear that you require
a third party to intervene on your
behalf. I would be happy to speak
to her.
GEORDI
(quickly)
No, Data... I'll take care of it
myself. Thanks.
A moment as they work the console. Data still looks
preoccupied by his recent experience.
DATA
When I first woke up from my
nightmare, there --
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Bridge to Commander La Forge.
What's our status?
GEORDI
(taps communicator)
We're ready to bring the core on-line,
Captain. Stand by.
(to Data)
All right. Let's do it.
Data and Geordi move to different consoles.
GEORDI
Initializing deuterium infusion
sequence...
Geordi hits a command and the warp core COMES TO LIFE
with a different SOUND than we're used to hearing. The
light pulses are much faster than we've seen. Geordi
reacts to the sight, excited. This is an important
moment for him.
GEORDI
(re: core)
It's a beauty, isn't it? Now
let's see how fast she can run...
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 8.
8 CONTINUED: (4)
GEORDI (Cont'd)
(to com)
La Forge to Bridge. Warp power at
your discretion, Captain.
9 INT. BRIDGE
Picard, Riker, N.D.s, as before. Picard and Riker on
their feet.
PICARD
Acknowledged.
(then)
Ensign Russell, plot a course to
Starbase Two-nineteen. Warp six.
A beat. This is an exciting moment for all them.
PICARD
(continuing)
Engage.
9A INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN
The stars are static... indicating that the ship isn't
moving. A long beat goes by.
PICARD
(continuing, a little
louder)
Engage...
The Ensign works but nothing happens.
PICARD
(continuing, to com)
Bridge to Engineering. Mister La
Forge... why isn't my ship moving?
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
I'm on it, sir. There's a warp
plasma conduit out of alignment,
but I think I've fixed it...
(beat)
Ready, sir.
PICARD
Very well. Ensign Russell?
The Ensign works. Suddenly, there is the SOUND of
POWER DROPPING and ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE BRIDGE GO
OUT.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/25/93 - ACT ONE 9.
10 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
hanging in space. ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE SHIP GO
OUT.
11 INT. ENGINEERING
Dark, except for EMERGENCY LIGHTING. Geordi, Data and
the N.D.s all quickly working.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Mister La Forge?
GEORDI
Stand by, Captain...
DATA
I will take the warp engines off-line.
Data works and the warp core SHUTS DOWN. A moment
later, the normal LIGHTS COME UP in the room.
GEORDI
(to com)
La Forge to Bridge. I'm sorry,
Captain. We're going to have to
reconfigure the plasma conduit.
It's going to take a few hours at
least, sir.
12 OMITTED
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 10.
13 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS
A while later. Data is sitting quietly by his desk,
intently watching his cat SPOT, who is sleeping on the
desk top. The door chimes.
DATA
Enter.
TROI ENTERS. She is wearing her regulation Starfleet
uniform.
TROI
Hello, Data...
She walks up to him, sees Spot.
TROI
(continuing)
What are you doing?
DATA
I am watching Spot sleep. In the
past fifteen minutes, he has had
twelve muscles spasms, which
indicates that he is dreaming.
(beat)
I have often wondered what he
dreams about. His twitching and
his rapid breathing would seem to
suggest anxiety -- but Spot has
never seen a mouse or any other
form of rodentia. Nor has he
encountered an insect, or been
chased by a canine.
Data considers. They watch Spot for a moment.
TROI
(continuing)
I understand you've had some
interesting dreams lately...
(off his look)
Geordi was a little worried about
you. He just wanted me to check
in and see how you were doing...
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT ONE 11.
13 CONTINUED:
DATA
That was very thoughtful of him.
(beat)
I have been debating whether or
not to initiate another dream
sequence.
TROI
Because of the nightmares... ?
DATA
(nods)
I have found them to be quite...
unsettling.
Troi takes a seat next to him, speaks gently.
TROI
Data, you shouldn't be afraid to
experience dark imagery in your
dreams. It's a natural expression
of your unconscious...
(catches herself)
... if you have an unconscious.
I'm not really sure how your
positronic brain works... but if
it's anything like our brains,
then there's part of you that's
trying to express itself through
your dream state. And I think you
should allow yourself to
experience it.
(beat)
As Sigmund Freud would have
said... "Dreams are the royal
road to the knowledge of the
mind."
Data is intrigued by her words.
DATA
Thank you, Counselor. I believe
I will initialize the dream
program now.
TROI
(smiles)
Let me know how it goes. Good
night, Data.
DATA
Good night, Counselor.
Troi EXITS. Data gives Spot a gentle pat.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 12.
13 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
(continuing)
Good night, Spot.
Data stands and crosses to his bed. He takes a little
woolen NIGHT CAP off of a nearby table and places it on
his head.
DATA
(continuing)
Computer -- dim lights.
The LIGHTS DIM. Data sits on the bed and fluffs his
pillow. He then very consciously stretches out his
arms and "yawns". He lies down on the bed...
14 CLOSE ON DATA'S FACE
as he shuts his eyes. A long moment goes by as we PUSH
IN on his face... then...
15 PULL BACK TO REVEAL:
16 INT. TEN FORWARD
CLOSE ON DATA as he opens his eyes. He is now sitting
at a table in the room. There is an eerie and surreal
quality to the scene. WE ARE EXPERIENCING DATA'S
DREAM.
17 INCLUDE WORF
sitting opposite Data at the table. He is eyeing a
piece of CAKE that has a distinctive blue color similar
to that of a Starfleet science uniform. Sitting atop
the cake is a communicator pin, which Worf plucks off
and sets aside. He takes a bite of the cake.
WORF
Mmm. It is delicious.
DATA
What kind of cake are you eating?
WORF
(matter of fact)
It is cellular peptide cake...
with mint frosting. Would you
like a bite?
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 13.
17 CONTINUED:
DATA
No, thank you.
Suddenly, the distinctive RINGING SOUND is heard
echoing somewhere in the room (as heard in the Teaser).
Data reacts in pain and touches his head.
DATA
(continuing)
Excuse me, Mister Worf.
Data stands and looks around the room, tries to locate
the source of the ringing sound (NOTE: the ringing
continues faintly throughout the scene). He starts
walking... sees something ahead of him... slows down
at the sight...
18 INCLUDE RIKER AND BEVERLY
sitting at the bar. BEVERLY is sipping from an opaque
STRAW that is sticking out of Riker's temple. She
seems to be enjoying the "drink". Tiny slurping noises
can be heard.
RIKER
(re: ringing)
Aren't you going to answer that,
Mister Data?
DATA
Sir?
RIKER
That damn ringing. Answer it,
will you?
DATA
Yes sir.
FOLLOW Data as he walks across the room, trying to find
the ringing sound. It gets louder... he seems to be
getting closer...
19 THE THREE WORKMEN
(as seen in the Teaser) are huddled around a table,
engaged in some unseen activity. Data approaches them.
DATA
(to workmen)
Please identify yourselves.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 14.
19 CONTINUED:
The workmen ignore him.
DATA
(continuing)
I must know what you are trying to --
Data's voice gives way to the high-pitched SHRIEK heard
earlier. Immediately, a workman turns and flashes him
a threatening look.
WORKMAN
Be quiet!
Data shuts his mouth. Another workman turns and hands
Data a large KNIFE -- an over-sized, exaggerated
version of a knife, dream-like. Data takes the knife,
unsure what to do with it.
The workmen all step away from the table, parting to
reveal --
20 TROI
lying on her back on the table top. She is staring up
at Data with a frightened expression on her face. Her
legs are gone and HER TORSO IS A GIANT CAKE -- made to
look exactly like her real torso, blue uniform and all.
A piece has already been cut out of her chest where the
communication pin usually is.
Data reacts to the sight.
DATA
Counselor...
A workman gestures at Troi's right shoulder, as if to
say "take a piece." Data eyes his knife.
TROI
(scared)
Data, please... don't hurt me..
The workman shoves Data toward the table, insistent.
Data lifts the knife, drawn by the image of Troi...
DATA
I am sorry, Counselor.
Data jabs the knife into the cake at Troi's shoulder.
TROI
No...
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 15.
20 CONTINUED:
Data takes a moment, then begins to slice a piece out
of Troi with the knife.
TROI
Data, no! DATA!
Suddenly the scene changes --
21 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS
Data wakes up in his bed.
TROI
Data!
Data sits up to see that Troi, Geordi and Worf are all
standing around him, staring at him with concern.
DATA
What is wrong?
TROI
We've been trying to wake you up
for the past five minutes.
GEORDI
When you didn't show up in
Engineering on time, I got
worried... I called security...
Data thinks a moment, reacts.
DATA
My internal chronometer was
supposed to wake me thirty-five
minutes ago.
WORF
You must have... overslept.
DATA
That is not possible...
(beat)
Something is wrong.
OFF Data's face...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT TWO 16.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
22 INT. ENGINEERING
A while later. Geordi and Data working.
GEORDI
I can't find anything wrong with
your internal time-base... and as
far as I can tell, your primary
systems check out fine.
DATA
My chronometer is functioning
normally, as well.
(beat)
I will compare my autonomic logs
to the ship's chronometer.
Perhaps we overlooked something.
Data moves to a console and starts working. Geordi
considers him for a moment.
GEORDI
You know, Data... there's a lot we
don't know about your dream
program. Maybe it was designed to
cause some side-effects...
(beat)
For all we know, Doctor Soong
intended for you to oversleep now
and then... as part of the human
experience.
Data is intrigued by the idea.
DATA
It is a possibility. However, I
would prefer to make certain there
are no anomalies in my neural net.
Geordi nods. They work for a moment.
GEORDI
I'm curious... what were you
dreaming about when we woke you
up?
Data thinks, recalling the dream... and he seems
distracted for a moment. It's clear that he doesn't
want to talk about it.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT TWO 17.
22 CONTINUED:
DATA
I have not fully assimilated its
impact. I would prefer to study
the images further before
discussing them.
GEORDI
Sure... I understand.
(beat)
Sounds like it must've been pretty
strange...
DATA
"Strange" is not a sufficient
adjective to describe the
experience.
OFF Data's thoughtful expression...
23 INT. HOLODECK/SIGMUND FREUD'S OFFICE
Early 1900's -- distinctly Viennese. SIGMUND FREUD is
sitting in a leather chair, holding a note pad. This
is Freud in his prime, with his trademark beard and
glasses. He speaks in a heavy German accent.
FREUD
Tell me more about this... "cake."
24 MOVE TO REVEAL (OPTICAL)
Data lying on an analyst's couch, staring up at the
ceiling.
DATA
It is difficult to explain.
Counselor Troi's body was -- a
cake.
Freud raises a bushy eyebrow, intrigued.
FREUD
Her upper-body...
(scribbles a note)
Describe the knife you used to...
"cut" the Counselor.
DATA
It had a black handle and a
serrated blade. And it was quite
long.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT TWO 18.
24 CONTINUED:
Freud reacts.
FREUD
How long?
DATA
Approximately twenty-five
centimeters in length.
Freud nods and grunts, as if this has great meaning.
FREUD
What happened next?
Data remembers.
DATA
One of the workmen pointed to her
right shoulder. At that moment,
I felt an overwhelming urge to cut
a piece out of the cake.
FREUD
And did you... ?
Data's face darkens slightly -- he's troubled by the
memory.
DATA
Yes. As I began to slice the
cake, she reacted as though I was
causing her pain. And yet, I
could not stop cutting.
(beat)
It was then that I woke up.
FREUD
Mmm...
Freud jots down another note.
DATA
I am curious, Doctor Freud... what
do my nightmares mean?
Freud takes a moment, then he sets down his note pad
and stands... moves to a nearby cigar box and takes
out a VERY LARGE CIGAR. He toys with it throughout the
scene.
FREUD
I believe you are experiencing a
classic dismemberment dream.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT TWO 19.
24 CONTINUED: (2)
FREUD (Cont'd)
Or in your case... being a
mechanical man... a dismantlement
dream.
DATA
I do not understand.
As Freud explains, he moves about the room, quickly
rattling off his theories with great enthusiasm.
FREUD
Your mechanistic qualities are
trying to reassert themselves over
your human tendencies. Ego and id
are struggling for domination.
The "workmen" symbolize the ever-present
id constantly working to
destroy the ego.
(beat)
The image of Counselor Troi, a
female, is devoured by you...
clearly indicating an unconscious
desire to possess your own mother.
DATA
But I do not have a mother.
FREUD
(quickly)
Do not interrupt. The knife and
its violent connotation suggests
a certain feeling of sexual
inadequacy...
DATA
I have no sexual desires.
FREUD
(reacts)
Ach! Repression on top of
everything. It is all becoming
clear to me now...
(thinks)
There might be a paper in this...
I could call it "Mister D: An
Analysis of Android Dementia."
Data stands up from the couch -- he's had enough.
DATA
I do not believe I am being helped
by this session.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/25/93 - ACT TWO 20.
24 CONTINUED: (3)
Freud turns to Data, raising his voice.
FREUD
Classic transference! Your anger
toward me is, in fact, the
animosity you feel toward your
father.
(beat)
You are a polymorphously-perverse
individual, Mister Data, and I
recommend full psychoanalysis.
He glances at his note pad.
FREUD
(continuing)
I believe I can fit you in... next
Tuesday.
DATA
That will not be necessary.
(to computer)
Computer -- end program.
Freud's office VANISHES and the Holodeck GRID APPEARS.
As Data takes a moment, relieved, then heads for the
door...
25 INT. BRIDGE
Picard, Riker, Worf, N.D.s. Picard is on his feet,
pacing, impatient.
WORF
(off console)
Captain. Incoming message from
Admiral Nakamura.
Picard and Riker exchange a look -- they've been
expecting this. Picard takes a breath, then...
PICARD
On screen.
26 INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
The image of ADMIRAL NAKAMURA comes up -- a stern-looking
man in his late fifties. Picard smiles
politely.
PICARD
Admiral.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/25/93 - ACT TWO 21.
26 CONTINUED:
NAKAMURA
Captain, we were expecting you
this morning. Is there a problem?
Picard tries to make light of it.
PICARD
Actually, we've been experiencing
a few minor difficulties with our
new warp core. But my Chief
Engineer assures me that we'll be
under way within the hour.
Nakamura nods, a little irritated.
NAKAMURA
I was hoping we'd have a chance to
discuss your new mission orders
before the banquet... but I guess
it'll have to wait.
PICARD
My apologies, Admiral.
Nakamura eyes him.
NAKAMURA
You're not trying to... avoid this
particular engagement, are you,
Captain?
PICARD
Oh, no... certainly not, sir. I'm
looking forward to it.
NAKAMURA
Good. I'll expect you soon.
Nakamura out.
The Viewscreen goes back to a starfield.
RIKER
(lightly)
I think he's on to you, sir.
Picard shoots him a look. Then --
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
La Forge to Bridge.
PICARD
(to com)
Go ahead, Geordi.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT TWO 22.
27 INT. ENGINEERING
Geordi, Data, Tyler, N.D.s at work. The warp core is
ACTIVE -- glowing and humming.
GEORDI
We've just started her up, sir.
All systems are holding steady...
(beat)
Ready when you are, Captain.
28 INT. BRIDGE
Picard takes a breath, looks to the Com.
PICARD
Ensign Russell -- set course and
engage.
The Ensign works...
29 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise's engines FLARE brightly and there is
the roar of the great ship going into warp -- but it
does not move. The engines keep FLARING, brighter and
brighter, then completely GO OUT.
30 INT. ENGINEERING
The warp core DIES DOWN and SHUTS OFF with a loud
RATTLE. Alarmed, Geordi rushes to a console and starts
working.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Engineering -- report!
DATA
(to com, off console)
The warp field has collapsed, sir.
GEORDI
(off console)
It looks like we've blown out the
entire power converter, Captain.
Impulse engines are down, too --
we're not going anywhere...
(quickly)
But I know exactly how to fix it.
Give me two, three hours, tops.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/25/93 - ACT TWO 23.
30 CONTINUED:
The warp core starts to make an awful RATTLING NOISE.
Geordi reacts, appalled.
GEORDI
(continuing)
Now what?
As he moves to the core...
31 INT. BRIDGE
As before. Picard is frustrated.
RIKER
Talk about going nowhere fast.
PICARD
Mister Worf, open a channel to
Starbase Two-nineteen. Advise
Admiral Nakamura... I'll be later
than I thought.
OFF Picard's face...
32 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
hanging motionless in space.
33 INT. ENGINEERING
A while later. Geordi is working on one of the WARP
PLASMA CONDUITS. (NOTE: It is the same kind of conduit
the workmen were working on in the Teaser). Data and
Ensign Tyler are working nearby. The core still
RATTLES from time to time, and it's playing on Geordi's
nerves.
GEORDI
(to Tyler)
Tyler, how are you coming with
that relay diagnostic?
TYLER
Almost done, sir...
Tyler works her conduit a moment, then quickly moves to
Geordi.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT TWO 24.
33 CONTINUED:
TYLER
(continuing)
If you'll excuse me, I need this
plasma inverter...
She bends down and reaches her arms around Geordi as if
the physical closeness were nothing, and grabs a (TECH)
TOOL off the conduit. Geordi is uncomfortable with the
closeness. She smiles at him, then moves off. Data
gives Geordi a bemused look.
DATA
Ensign Tyler still appears to have
a "crush" on you, Geordi. It is
clear that you did not speak with
her.
GEORDI
(annoyed)
I haven't had a chance, Data...
(beat)
Here. Give me a hand with this
coil brace.
Geordi and Data reach into the conduit and pull out a
long, thin piece of BRACING MATERIAL. The brace is
about a foot in length, with a few sharp protruding
edges -- like a ruler with a serrated edge.
GEORDI
(re: bracing)
Could you perform a metallurgical
scan on the brace... see if there
are any microfractures? Be
careful, it's kind of sharp.
Data nods and turns with the brace -- and stops,
staring down at the brace...
34 CLOSE ON BRACE
Data's hand is wrapped around it in exactly the same
way that he was holding the over-sized knife in his
dream. In fact, the metal and shape of the brace is
very suggestive of the knife.
35 DATA
stares at the image, disturbed by the memories it
conjures. Geordi glances at him.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT TWO 25.
35 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
Is there a problem, Data?
Data looks up.
DATA
I am reminded of a recent dream.
This brace is reminiscent of...
Suddenly, Data sees something on the back of Geordi's
neck --
36 CLOSE ON GEORDI (OPTICAL)
Clearly visible on the back of Geordi's neck is a large
ANIMAL MOUTH -- teeth bared and HISSING.
37 DATA
steps back in shock. Suddenly, the RINGING SOUND is
heard from somewhere in the room. Data turns at the
noise --
38 NEW ANGLE
As Data turns -- everyone in the room is gone. Data is
alone, and the room is completely silent, except for
the ringing. Data looks around in confusion.
RIKER'S VOICE
Aren't you going to answer that,
Commander?
39 RIKER
walks up to Data. The straw is sticking out of his
temple (as seen in Act one). He points to Data's
stomach in irritation.
RIKER
What are you waiting for? Answer
it!
Data glances down at his stomach... then he slowly
reaches down and OPENS a small PANEL on his abdomen.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT TWO 26.
40 CLOSE ON DATA'S ABDOMEN (OPTICAL)
Visible inside his stomach is an old-fashioned
TELEPHONE RECEIVER -- and it's ringing. Data pulls out
the receiver... puts it up to his ear to "answer the
phone".
DATA
(into phone)
Hello?
FREUD'S VOICE is heard on the other end --
FREUD'S VOICE
Kill them. You must kill them
all... before it's too late.
Data reacts to the words. Suddenly, a HAND grabs Data
from behind --
GEORDI'S VOICE
Data.
Data turns --
41 NEW ANGLE
As Data turns -- Geordi and Ensign Tyler are standing
nearby, staring at him in concern. Geordi has just
taken Data by the arm. Everything is back to normal.
GEORDI
Data, what's wrong?
Data is shocked, confused.
DATA
I do not know.
OFF his concern...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 27.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
42 INT. TROI'S OFFICE
Data is holding the coil brace seen earlier, and he's
contemplating it with a serious look. He's on his
feet, pacing the room, determined to understand his
recent experiences.
DATA
Everything seems to remind me of
the nightmare -- objects, sounds,
smells. And now I have seen
elements from the dream while
still in a waking state.
(beat)
I cannot explain it.
Troi tries to comfort him.
TROI
Data... if you were one of my
human patients, I might be
concerned right now. I'd say you
had a waking dream... or a
hallucination...
(beat)
But you're not human. It seems to
me that we might be looking at
some sort of technological
problem...
DATA
I have run three complete self-diagnostics.
All of my systems
are functioning normally.
Troi considers this. Data paces a moment... looking
for explanation...
DATA
(continuing)
I have studied over one hundred
thirty-eight different theories of
dream analysis in an effort to
explain my nightmares.
TROI
What have you found?
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 28.
42 CONTINUED:
DATA
I have been unable to find a
single interpretation of my
nightmares. For instance, Neo-Platonic
hermetic texts from the
Ancient Near East would suggest
that my experience indicates a
prophetic function -- that I have
perceived an impending disaster.
(beat)
Professor Syrus of Tilonus Four
would consider my dreams nothing
more than epi-phenomena in my
neural net. Random discharges
with no meaning whatsoever.
(beat)
Doctor Freud of early Twentieth
century Earth suggested that my
dreams represent a latent psychosexual
complex.
Data stares down at the (TECH) brace.
DATA
(continuing)
Perhaps Freud was correct... and
the knife I dreamed of is the
embodiment of my unconscious
desire to inflict violence.
Troi reacts to this.
TROI
Data... even Freud said "sometimes
a cigar is just a cigar."
(beat)
A lot of the theories you've
examined are interesting... but
they're also flawed and obsolete.
Troi stands and moves to him.
TROI
(continuing)
That knife could just as well be
an archetypal symbol of rational
clarity -- it's sharp... it cuts
through things that are dull...
Data looks at her, starting to hear the sense in her
words.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 29.
42 CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
(continuing)
The bottom line is... I think you
may be developing an almost...
obsessive interest in your own
inner-workings.
(beat)
I'd almost call it the beginnings
of a... neurosis.
Data reacts.
DATA
That is not possible.
TROI
Why not? You've eliminated all
the technical explanations. And
it makes sense that as your neural
net becomes more complex... more
human... you might experience the
same kind of psychological
complexities as a human.
Data is excited by the possibility.
DATA
(hopeful)
Do you really think it is
possible?
Troi smiles.
TROI
You may be the first person who's
come into my office who's actually
been excited by the prospect of a
new neurosis.
(beat)
But yes... I do think it's
possible. In fact, I'd like to
start counseling you on a regular
basis.
DATA
(pleased)
Daily?
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/25/93 - ACT THREE 30.
42 CONTINUED: (3)
TROI
No... we'll start weekly. And as
a first step, I want you to shut
down your dream program until our
next session... just to be safe.
Give yourself a chance to reflect
on this experience.
Data nods.
DATA
Thank you, Counselor. I look
forward to our next meeting.
Troi smiles gently. Data heads for the door...
TROI
And Data...
(lightly)
Next time... see me before you see
Sigmund.
Data nods and EXITS. OFF Troi's expression...
43 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as before, hanging in space.
44 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard sitting at his desk, talking to Admiral Nakamura
on the desktop MONITOR. Picard is frustrated, and a
little embarrassed.
PICARD
Admiral, I can explain...
NAKAMURA
Let me guess. Your new warp core
is... "malfunctioning" again?
Picard nods, awkward.
PICARD
Unfortunately, the problem has
affected our impulse systems now.
At the moment, we are... adrift.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/25/93 - ACT THREE 31.
44 CONTINUED:
NAKAMURA
(a jab)
Are you expecting to have the
problem fixed soon... or shall we
send out a tow ship to bring you
in?
Picard bristles at the remark.
PICARD
That won't be necessary. I have
full confidence in my Engineering
staff. I will be at the banquet
on time.
Nakamura nods.
NAKAMURA
Incidentally, Captain... the
banquet really won't be as bad as
you might expect.
(beat)
The key note speaker is going to
address Bajoran aqueduct
management. And I hear they're
serving Ktarian spice cake for
dessert this year.
Picard forces a smile.
PICARD
Yes, I know... it sounds...
delightful.
NAKAMURA
(with emphasis)
It is not to be missed.
Understood?
PICARD
Yes, sir. Picard out.
Picard taps the terminal and the transmission ENDS.
OFF his expression...
45 INT. ENGINEERING
Geordi is at an OPEN PANEL, working on the same kind of
plasma conduit seen earlier. Data and Ensign Tyler are
working nearby.
Picard is there, too, standing next to Geordi -- he's
restless, eager to get under way.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 31.
44 CONTINUED:
CHAPMAN
(a jab)
Are you expecting to have the
problem fixed soon... or shall we
send out a tow ship to bring you
in?
Picard bristles at the remark.
PICARD
That won't be necessary. I have
full confidence in my Engineering
staff. I will be at the banquet
on time.
Chapman nods.
CHAPMAN
Incidentally, Captain... the
banquet really won't be as bad as
you might expect.
(beat)
The key note speaker is going to
address Bajoran aqueduct
management. And I hear they're
serving Ktarian spice cake for
dessert this year.
Picard forces a smile.
PICARD
Yes, I know... it sounds...
delightful.
CHAPMAN
(with emphasis)
It is not to be missed.
Understood?
PICARD
Yes, sir. Picard out.
Picard taps the terminal and the transmission ENDS.
OFF his expression...
45 INT. ENGINEERING
Geordi is at an OPEN PANEL, working on the same kind of
plasma conduit seen earlier. Data and Ensign Tyler are
working nearby.
Picard is there, too, standing next to Geordi -- he's
restless, eager to get under way.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT THREE 32.
45 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Have you tried reconfiguring the
plasma conduit?
GEORDI
Yes, sir... we did that two hours
ago.
Picard nods. He watches Geordi for a moment.
PICARD
What about the relays? Have you
made absolutely sure they don't
need a new phase invertor?
DATA
I am currently running a level
three diagnostic on the relays,
sir. We will have the results of
the analysis in approximately ten
minutes.
PICARD
I see...
Picard stands. Data crosses the room to work at
another console...
46 ANGLE ON DATA
as he starts to work. He stops a moment, thoughtful...
then turns to look at something...
47 THE COIL BRACE
seen earlier is lying nearby. An N.D. is scanning it
with a diagnostic instrument.
48 DATA
considers the image... his face neutral...
49 RESUME PICARD, GEORDI AND TYLER
Picard eyes a panel of isolinear chips, moves to it.
PICARD
Perhaps I can help you reconfigure
these isolinear chips...
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT THREE 33.
49 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
No, sir, please don't touch that --
Geordi quickly stops Picard... then speaks carefully,
trying to give Picard the hint.
GEORDI
Sir... Commander Data and I have
the situation under control. If
you'd just let the two of us take
care of it... we can get the work
done a lot faster...
Picard nods, calming a little.
PICARD
You're right...
(beat)
If you don't mind, I'll just wait
here and observe your progress.
Geordi reacts -- this isn't what he wanted to hear.
GEORDI
Actually, Captain...
Ensign Tyler quickly jumps in.
TYLER
(to Picard)
Captain. We could use an extra
hand moving the containment
pods...
Picard brightens, eager to help.
PICARD
Not at all. I'd be happy to...
Picard moves off with Tyler, who turns and flashes
Geordi a triumphant smile. Geordi smiles in return,
genuinely grateful. Picard and Tyler EXIT. Geordi
breathes a sigh of relief... returns to his work...
GEORDI
(quiet, to himself)
Good work, Ensign. I thought he'd
never leave...
(beat)
Data, would you help me lock down
this plasma conduit... ?
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 34.
49 CONTINUED: (2)
A beat goes by.
GEORDI
Data?
No response. Geordi slides out from under the console,
looks around.
50 INCLUDE THE ROOM
Data is nowhere to be seen -- he's gone.
GEORDI
Data... ?
OFF Geordi's puzzled reaction...
51 OMITTED
52 INT. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Troi walking along. FOLLOW her as she walks along the
hall... and turns a corner...
53 NEW ANGLE
as Troi turns the corner -- and she stops, sensing that
she is being watched. She turns to look behind her...
54 OMITTED
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 35.
55 TROI'S POV
of the corridor. The hall is empty.
56 TROI
reacts... then she shrugs off the feeling and continues
on her way. She stops at a Turbolift. The doors open
and she enters...
57 INT. TURBOLIFT - CONTINUOUS
TROI
(to lift)
Deck Thirty-six.
The doors start to close... and just as they do, a HAND
slips in and forces them back open. Data ENTERS the
lift. Troi smiles at him as the doors slide shut.
TROI
Hello, Data.
Data doesn't answer -- he just stares straight ahead.
The lift starts MOVING. Troi eyes him.
TROI
(continuing)
Data... are you all right?
No response. Slowly, Data looks over at Troi and eyes
her right shoulder with an intent look on his face.
Troi sees that he is holding the coil brace in his
hand.
TROI
(continuing)
What are you doing?
Data very calmly raises the brace.
DATA
I am sorry, Counselor.
Before Troi can react, Data STABS the brace into Troi's
shoulder (offscreen). Troi cries out and falls
backward. Data moves toward her with the brace, face
expressionless. Troi stares at him in disbelief.
TROI
NO!
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 36.
57 CONTINUED:
As he moves to stab her again...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT FOUR 37.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
58 INT. CORRIDOR
Riker and Worf walking along, mid-conversation. Worf
is annoyed.
WORF
Ever since you gave Alexander that
music program... he has been
playing it all night... every
night.
RIKER
I was just trying to broaden his
horizons. Besides, he likes it.
They walk up to a Turbolift. Riker taps a control by
the door and they wait.
WORF
It is screeching... pounding...
dissonant. It is not music.
RIKER
Worf, it's better than music --
it's jazz.
59 NEW ANGLE
as the Turbolift doors open -- it's a shocking sight.
Troi is slumped on the floor, unconscious, blood
visible on her shoulder. Data is standing over her
with the coil brace.
Riker and Worf are stunned by the sight. Before they
can say anything, Data turns to them. He immediately
ATTACKS Riker, swinging the brace toward Riker's face --
RIKER
Data -- !
Riker raises his arms to protect himself. Worf quickly
grabs Data from behind and tries to subdue him. Data
struggles a moment, then stops. A look of realization
crosses his face as he suddenly comes to his senses.
He drops the coil brace to the floor and stops
resisting... glances at Worf in confusion...
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT FOUR 38.
60 RIKER
moves to Troi.
RIKER
(taps his communicator)
Medical emergency, deck seventeen,
section three alpha!
Riker puts his hand on her wound to staunch the flow of
blood. OFF his concerned look...
61 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
A short time later. Worf and TWO Security Guards are
standing on either side of Data, keeping an eye on him.
Picard, Riker and Geordi are questioning Data, who is
back to his normal self. The mood is tense.
DATA
I believe I had another waking
dream, sir. But this time, I felt
an uncontrollable urge to...
eliminate the image I saw.
PICARD
And what you saw was some sort of
a... "mouth" on Counselor Troi's
shoulder...
DATA
Yes, sir. And for a reason I
cannot explain, I felt the need to
destroy it.
RIKER
What about me? Did you see one of
these mouths on my head?
DATA
No, sir. I saw a straw coming out
of your head.
A beat. They don't know what to make of this.
PICARD
A straw?
DATA
As I said, these are all images
that I originally experienced in
my dream program. I do not have
a rational explanation for them.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT FOUR 39.
61 CONTINUED:
RIKER
But you said you shut down your
dream program...
DATA
That is correct.
Picard turns to Geordi.
PICARD
Mister La Forge?
GEORDI
We've run every possible
diagnostic on Data's positronic
net... but we can't find anything
wrong. I can run a sub-polymer
scan... but it'll take some time
to get the equipment together.
PICARD
Make it so.
(to Data)
In the meantime, Mister Data...
I'm going to have to relieve you
of duty and confine you to
quarters.
DATA
A sensible precaution, sir.
Data stands and EXITS, Worf and the Security Guards
close behind. As Picard and the others exchange a grim
look...
62 INT. SICKBAY
Troi is lying on the surgical table, unconscious.
She's dressed in a medical gown, and her right shoulder
is exposed -- a MEDICAL DEVICE is covering the wound.
Her eyes flicker open... she's starting to wake up,
disoriented. Beverly moves to her. A Nurse is
standing nearby.
BEVERLY
(to Troi)
It's all right, Deanna... you're
in Sickbay. Everything's going to
be all right.
TROI
Data...
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT FOUR 40.
62 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
He's not here... try to relax.
Beverly examines the medical device.
BEVERLY
The vascular pad has healed your
wound. But you've lost a lot of
blood... so I want you to lie
still for a while.
Troi nods. Beverly removes the medical device from
Troi's shoulder... and reacts with surprise to what
she sees. Visible on Troi's skin is a strange, mottled
red DISCOLORATION.
BEVERLY
(continuing)
That's odd... there shouldn't be
any discoloration after the
treatment. This looks like some
sort of rash...
Beverly picks up a medical tricorder and scans Troi's
shoulder.
TROI
What is it?
BEVERLY
(off tricorder)
I'm picking up cellular
degradation. But I don't think
it's related to the lacerations...
(scans)
And there's some kind of residual
interphasic signature...
Troi looks worried. Beverly thinks a moment.
BEVERLY
(to Nurse)
Nurse, get me an interphasic
scanner... I want to take a
closer look.
The Nurse nods and heads off. Beverly gingerly touches
the discolored area with her finger.
BEVERLY
Does that hurt?
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT FOUR 41.
62 CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
Not at all...
OFF Beverly's puzzled reaction...
63 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS
Data and Worf ENTER. The two Guards can be seen
outside in the corridor.
WORF
I will have to confiscate your
sidearm.
Data moves to his desk reaches underneath -- pulls out
his phaser and hands it to Worf.
DATA
May I ask a personal favor?
WORF
Yes?
Data walks over to the couch, where Spot is lying down.
He indicates the cat.
DATA
Will you take care of Spot for me?
WORF
Your... animal?
DATA
(nods)
I am concerned that if I have
another waking dream, I may...
injure him.
Worf is moved by the sentiment.
WORF
Of course.
Worf eyes the cat, not quite sure how to deal with it.
WORF
(continuing)
Spot. Come here.
DATA
Unlike a canine, Spot will not
respond to verbal commands.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT FOUR 42.
63 CONTINUED:
Data gently picks up Spot and hands him to Worf. Worf
handles the cat awkwardly. Data reaches out and pets
Spot on the head gently.
DATA
(continuing)
Goodbye, Spot.
Worf heads for the door.
DATA
(continuing)
He will need to be fed once a day.
He prefers feline supplement one-twenty-five.
WORF
I understand.
DATA
And he will require water. And
you must also provide him with a
sand box.
Worf nods.
DATA
(continuing, one last
thing)
And you must talk to him. Tell
him he is a pretty cat, and a good
cat...
WORF
(cutting him off)
I will... feed him.
DATA
Perhaps that will be enough.
Worf EXITS. OFF Data's face... thoughtful, and very
troubled by what has happened...
64 INT. SICKBAY
Beverly is standing next to Troi, who is still lying on
the surgical table, semi-conscious. Picard and Riker
ENTER. Beverly turns to them, urgent.
BEVERLY
Captain. We have a problem. Take
a look at this...
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT FOUR 43.
64 CONTINUED:
Beverly points to the discoloration on Troi's shoulder,
which has gotten noticeably worse -- the red mottling
has spread.
BEVERLY
(continuing, re: rash)
Her tissue is breaking down on a
cellular level... and it's
spreading. At first I thought it
was a rash from the coil brace she
was stabbed with... but when I
used the interphasic scanner, I
found something else...
Beverly picks up an INTERPHASIC SCANNER and activates
it -- the scanner sends out a BLUE LIGHT. She shines
it onto Troi's shoulder...
65 ANGLE ON TROI'S SHOULDER (OPTICAL)
As the light hits Troi's skin, it ILLUMINATES a
previously unseen CREATURE. The creature is large and
leech-like in appearance, frightening -- and it is
gripping Troi's skin with several thin tendrils.
66 RESUME (OPTICAL)
As Beverly takes the light away. Reactions.
PICARD
What is it?
BEVERLY
The better question is... what are
they?
Beverly shines the light on her own forearm. We now
see a SIMILAR CREATURE latched onto her arm. She takes
the light away.
BEVERLY
I've only checked the medical
staff... but I've found them on
almost everyone so far...
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT FOUR 44.
66 CONTINUED:
Beverly moves to Riker, shines the blue light over his
chest... his arms... then over his face... and
discovers a CREATURE hugging the side of his face at
the temple. Beverly shines the light over Picard --
revealing a CREATURE clamped onto his neck... and
another one gripping his chest.
OFF their shocked reactions...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT FIVE 45.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
67 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
Picard, Riker, Worf, Geordi and Beverly, middiscussion.
BEVERLY
The infestation rate has reached
seventy-three percent of the crew
so far. The cellular decay is
accelerating in all cases. I
haven't found a way to stop it...
or even slow it down.
Riker unconsciously touches the side of his face, where
we saw the creature earlier. He knows it's there, and
it gives him the creeps.
RIKER
What are we dealing with here?
Are these creatures... feeding off
us?
BEVERLY
In a way... They appear to be
extracting our cellular peptides.
It's roughly analogous to the way
Terran leeches consume hemoglobin.
PICARD
Can we reverse the process?
BEVERLY
Not until the organisms are
removed. And if they're not
removed soon, our bodies will
begin to lose all cellular
cohesion... we'll collapse into
nothing but a few pounds of
chemicals.
Reactions to the grim image.
PICARD
Can we affect the organisms in any
way?
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67 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
We've tried E-M radiation...
subspace fields... thermal
protons... nothing works. They
seem to exist in an interphasic
state, just beyond our visual and
sensor acuity. The only way we
can see them is to use an IP
scanner... tricorders can't even
pick them up.
RIKER
Do we know where these things came
from?
WORF
I have scanned the vicinity with
an IP scanner. There is no sign
of any similar creatures, or any
unusual interphasic activity.
PICARD
Perhaps Starbase Eighty-four...
could we have picked them up there
during the installation of the
warp core?
GEORDI
I contacted the Starbase and had
them use IP scanners. Nothing.
Picard thinks for a long beat.
PICARD
What about Mister Data? There
must be some connection between
his odd behavior and these
creatures. Is he infested, as
well?
BEVERLY
No. I scanned him, but I didn't
find anything.
PICARD
Data attacked Counselor Troi
because he said he saw a...
"mouth" on her shoulder...
(to Beverly)
And in that same area, you first
discovered one of the organisms...
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67 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
(onto idea)
He also saw a "straw" on the side
of my head... and Beverly found an
organism in the same spot.
GEORDI
(thinks)
Those were all images from his
dreams... maybe he's unconsciously
perceiving these creatures...
Picard considers... makes the decision.
PICARD
I think it's time we took a closer
look at Mister Data's dreams.
68 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS
Picard and Geordi talking to Data, mid-scene.
DATA
It is an interesting hypothesis.
If I am being affected by these
interphasic creatures on an
unconscious level, it may also
explain my waking dreams, and my
subsequent anti-social behavior.
GEORDI
What we want to do is link your
neural net into the Holodeck...
and have you activate your dream
program, so as you're dreaming...
we can observe the dream images.
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68 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Perhaps we can learn more about
the creatures by interpreting the
symbols and images in your dreams.
DATA
(onto the idea)
I see. The concept is similar to
the method of Directed Dreaming.
PICARD
Exactly.
(to Geordi)
How soon can you have the link
ready?
GEORDI
We'd need about an hour to
establish all the interface
parameters.
PICARD
Make it so.
(beat)
In the meantime, Mister Data...
I'd say you should prepare for
bed.
OFF Data's face...
69 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as before.
70 INT. HOLODECK GRID (OPTICAL)
Picard is standing inside the ARCH on the empty
Holodeck GRID. Data is sitting on a chair -- his head
is OPEN and a couple of high-tech CABLES connect his
circuitry to a panel on the arch. Geordi is making
adjustments to Data's circuits. Two Security Guards
stand nearby.
GEORDI
I think we're ready, Captain...
the link is active, and the
Holodeck has been calibrated to
Data's neural net.
Geordi completes his work and stands.
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70 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Ready, Mister Data?
DATA
Yes, sir.
Picard takes a breath.
PICARD
(to Data)
Normally, I would wish you
pleasant dreams... but in this
case, bad dreams would be more
helpful.
DATA
I understand.
(thinks)
I am initializing my dream
program. Stand by...
Data closes his eyes. There's a beat, then the
Holodeck CHANGES TO --
71 INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)
Picard and Geordi look around. Data is nowhere to be
seen.
PICARD
Keep your eyes peeled. Even an
apparently insignificant image
could be an important symbol.
GEORDI
Right...
After a beat, Data comes quickly walking around a
corner. He sees them.
DATA
Hello.
He walks on by. Picard and Geordi follow him down the
hall.
PICARD
Can we talk to Data directly... or
will that wake him up?
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71 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
He should be perceiving us as just
another part of his dream.
Anything we say to him will be
taken in that context...
Suddenly, the familiar RINGING SOUND begins. Data
stops and reacts the sound in pain.
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71 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
That sounds like a telephone
ringer...
(looks around)
I don't see a receiver...
With determination, Data continues walking... and EXITS
into Ten Forward. Picard and Geordi follow...
72 INT. TEN FORWARD - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
We see the same setting and group of people as seen in
the dream in Act One (the workmen are not present).
Data, Picard and Geordi ENTER. The ringing sound has
stopped. Data looks around the room, then walks over
to a table where the "Troi cake" is lying on the table.
There are several pieces missing, and Troi is now
unconscious. Worf sits nearby, eating a piece of the
cake. Data picks up the large knife seen earlier and
begins to cut a slice out of her right shoulder.
Picard and Geordi react to the bizarre sight. Data
offers Picard a piece of cake.
DATA
Cake?
PICARD
Thank you.
Picard takes the cake. Data starts to cut another
piece out of her shoulder. Picard stares at the image,
realizing...
PICARD
(continuing)
Look at that... her right
shoulder... the same place he
stabbed her...
GEORDI
Wait a minute... in his waking
dream, he said there was a mouth
on her shoulder...
PICARD
(thinking)
They're both symbols of...
consumption. Food... a mouth...
(to Data)
Mister Data, what kind of cake is
this?
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72 CONTINUED:
DATA
(matter of fact)
It is cellular peptide cake.
WORF
(chiming in)
With mint frosting.
Picard and Geordi exchange a look.
GEORDI
Cellular peptides... that's
exactly what the creatures are
extracting.
Suddenly, the RINGING SOUND begins. Data reacts in
pain.
RIKER'S VOICE
Will someone answer that damn
ringing!
Data drops the knife and moves over to the bar, where
Riker and Beverly are sitting. Beverly is sipping from
a straw sticking out from Riker's temple, as seen
before. Picard and Geordi react to the sight.
RIKER
(to Picard, urgent)
Captain -- the ringing is getting
worse.
PICARD
(to Geordi)
What could the ringing symbolize?
Sound... a bell... an old way of
communicating...
Beverly holds offers the straw to Geordi.
BEVERLY
Want some? It's delicious.
Beverly continues slurping the drink. The ringing
continues. Riker points to Data's stomach, annoyed.
RIKER
Will somebody please get that!
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72 CONTINUED: (2)
Geordi moves to Data and listens at Data's midsection...
reacts to something on Data's abdomen...
reaches over and OPENS a PANEL on his stomach (as seen
before). There is a telephone receiver inside. Geordi
reacts to the sight... then picks up the receiver...
GEORDI
(into phone)
Yes... ?
Geordi listens a moment, then hands the phone to
Picard.
GEORDI
It's for you.
Picard takes the phone.
PICARD
(into phone)
Picard.
The same voice heard earlier -- it's Freud.
FREUD'S VOICE
Kill them.
PICARD
Kill who?
FREUD'S VOICE
Kill them... before it is too
late.
PICARD
Who is this?
In the blink of an eye, the SCENE CHANGES --
73 INT. FREUD'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)
As seen before. Picard and Geordi are standing in the
exact same positions, but Data is now lying on the
analyst's couch. Data's "phone" is gone. Freud is
holding an old-fashioned telephone to his ear. He
hangs up the phone.
FREUD
I am Doctor Sigmund Freud.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT FIVE 53.
73 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
(to Picard)
How does he fit into all this?
FREUD
If I were to interpret my own
appearance in this dream, I would
say I am the symbolic
representation of Data's
unconscious mind trying to warn
him about the dangers he perceives
around him.
Freud pops the cigar in his mouth with satisfaction.
PICARD
You mean, the interphasic
organisms...
FREUD
Of course.
PICARD
Tell me, Doctor... how can we kill
them?
The RINGING SOUND begins. Data reacts in pain.
FREUD
(re: ringing)
Answer it.
Picard moves toward the old-fashioned phone to answer
it. Freud stops him.
FREUD
Nien, nien, nien. Do not be so
literal. When I say answer it, I
mean respond to it... to them.
Suddenly, the door BURSTS OPEN and the three workmen
rush in.
WORKMAN
(to Freud)
Be quiet!
One of them pulls out an old-fashioned GERMAN LUGER and
SHOOTS Freud, who slumps into his chair, dead. The
workmen immediately move to a piece of FURNITURE and
push it aside -- revealing the WARP PLASMA CONDUIT seen
in the Teaser and in Act Two and Act Three. They start
to work on the conduit with their picks and shovels.
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/17/93 - ACT FIVE 54.
73 CONTINUED: (2)
The ringing sound continues, getting faster and faster
as the scene builds.
PICARD
(re: workmen)
What do they represent?
Geordi eyes the warp conduit.
GEORDI
I don't know... but I recognize
that junction they're working on.
It's the plasma conduit we
installed with the new warp
core...
Picard looks at the telephone.
PICARD
(re: ringing)
"Respond"... respond to them...
what does that mean?
Picard picks up the telephone, but the ringing does not
stop. He considers, desperate to figure this out.
Geordi walks up to the workmen.
GEORDI
(to workmen)
What is it you're doing?
WORKMAN
(a threat)
Go away. Leave us alone.
PICARD
(to workmen)
Who are you?
One of the workman turns toward Picard.
WORKMAN
We are... your enemies.
The workmen suddenly turn as a group and GRAB Picard
and Geordi. Picard and Geordi struggle, but it's no
use. The three workmen raise their picks, preparing to
STAB Geordi and Picard...
Data sits up on the couch.
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73 CONTINUED: (3)
DATA
(to workmen)
Stop. You are hurting my friends
and I must --
Data's voice gives way to the high-pitched SHRIEK heard
earlier. Immediately, the workmen let go of Picard and
Geordi and converge on Data, angry.
WORKMAN
Be quiet!
Data leaps up from the couch... backs away from the
workmen... suspense building as they raise their picks
and shovels, getting closer...
Picard watches the workmen... starting to realize...
PICARD
(quickly, to Data)
Data, the shrieking noise you made --
it causes them pain!
Data glances at Picard, then opens his mouth and emits
the high-pitched SHRIEK. The workmen stop and react in
pain.
WORKMAN
Be... quiet!
The workmen try to move toward Data, but the shriek is
too painful. They stumble backward in response to it.
Data takes a step toward them, mouth open, emitting the
shriek. One workman drops his tools and slumps against
the wall, helpless. The other two drop their tools and
fall to their knees. A moment later, they all slump to
the floor, unconscious.
Data closes his mouth. The shrieking stops. A look of
realization crosses his face.
DATA
I believe I understand.
Suddenly, everything VANISHES --
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/19/93 - ACT FIVE 55A.
74 INT. HOLODECK GRID
Picard and Geordi in the same positions. They look
toward Data, who is still attached to the arch. Data
opens his eyes and looks at them.
DATA
(urgent, to Geordi)
Geordi, you must adjust my
positronic subprocessor to emit an
interphasic pulse.
Geordi nods and quickly kneels beside Data, starts to
make adjustments to the circuitry on his head.
PICARD
Data, what's going on?
DATA
(explains)
The workmen in my dreams represent
the organisms which are trying to
demolish the ship. The incessant
ringing of the telephone, and
Freud's cautions at the other end,
were warnings of the dangers
around us.
PICARD
What about the shrieking noise you
made?
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - REV. 08/19/93 - ACT FIVE 56.
74 CONTINUED:
DATA
My positronic subprocessors were
detecting high-frequency
interphasic signatures from the
organisms... which were
symbolically represented in my
dreams by the high shriek.
PICARD
When you made those sounds, the
workmen reacted in pain...
DATA
That is why I have asked Geordi to
adjust my subprocessor. If I can
produce a high-frequency
interphasic pulse, it may have a
similar effect on the creatures.
Geordi completes his adjustments.
GEORDI
Ready...
PICARD
(taps communicator)
Picard to Sickbay. Beverly, we're
going to be sweeping the ship with
a high-frequency IP pulse.
Monitor the creatures for any
response.
BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
Understood.
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74 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard nods to Geordi, who then hits a circuit on
Data's head. We hear a HIGH-PITCHED WHINE (similar to
the SHRIEK in dream). The whine gets higher and
higher, more intense... finally going up and out of the
range of human hearing...
STAR TREK: "Phantasms" - 08/16/93 - ACT FIVE 57.
75 INT. SICKBAY - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
Beverly is shining the IP light on Troi's shoulder. We
see the creature hugging her skin. After a moment, the
creature DISINTEGRATES -- gone.
Beverly then shines the light on her own arm -- no sign
of any creature.
BEVERLY
(to com)
It's working, Captain...
76 INT. HOLODECK GRID
Picard reacts with relief. A silent moment as they all
exchange a look...
77 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as before.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, supplemental The
creatures infesting the Enterprise
have been completely eliminated.
We believe the infestation
originated within the warp core we
obtained on Starbase Eighty-four.
78 INT. ENGINEERING
Geordi is showing Picard the warp plasma conduit seen
earlier. Ensign Tyler works nearby.
GEORDI
(re: conduit)
This conduit was manufactured on
Thanatos Seven using a new
interphasic fusion process. We
think that process must've
attracted the organisms to the
conduit... where they lay
dormant... until we activated the
warp core.
(MORE)
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78 CONTINUED:
GEORDI (Cont'd)
(beat)
That's also why we couldn't get
the warp core on-line. The
creatures were disrupting the
plasma flow.
Picard nods.
PICARD
How long until we have warp power
again?
GEORDI
We'll have to manufacture a new
conduit. I'd say another six
hours.
PICARD
The banquet is in eight hours...
(beat)
Take your time. Give yourself
another twelve hours, if you need
it.
GEORDI
Understood, sir.
Picard EXITS. Geordi looks at Tyler.... considers her
a moment, then...
GEORDI
(continuing)
Ensign Tyler.
She turns.
TYLER
Yes, Commander?
GEORDI
There's something I've been
meaning to tell you...
TYLER
Sir?
Geordi takes a beat, then smiles.
GEORDI
Thanks. You've been doing a great
job. We've got to work on toning
down your enthusiasm a little...
but I think you're going to fit in
just fine.
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78 CONTINUED: (2)
TYLER
(smiles)
Thank you, sir.
OFF the moment...
79 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS
Data working at his desk, Spot nearby. The door
CHIMES.
DATA
Enter.
Troi ENTERS, carrying a platter with a cover on it.
DATA
(continuing)
Counselor, I did not get a chance
to apologize for my behavior...
TROI
Data, don't worry about it.
Geordi explained everything. It
wasn't your fault.
(beat)
But somehow I felt turnabout would
be fair play... so I made us a
little something to snack on...
She sets the platter on his desk and removes the cover
80 ANGLE ON PLATTER
revealing a small CAKE shaped and decorated exactly
like Data. Data considers the cake.
DATA
I wonder... what would Freud say
about the symbolism of devouring
oneself?
TROI
Data... sometimes a cake is just
a cake.
As Data picks up a knife and starts to cut into the
cake...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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