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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Journey's End"
#40277-272
Written by
Ronald D. Moore
Directed by
Corey Allen
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 1994 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.
FINAL DRAFT
JANUARY 20, 1994
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - 01/20/94 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Journey's End"
CAST
PICARD WESLEY
RIKER NECHEYEV
DATA LAKANTA
BEVERLY ANTHWARA
TROI WAKASA
WORF GUL EVEK
GEORDI JACK CRUSHER
TRAVELLER
CARDASSIAN COM VOICE
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES N.D. INDIANS
N.D. SECURITY N.D. CARDASSIANS
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - 01/20/94 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Journey's End"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
BRIDGE
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
ENGINEERING INDIAN VILLAGE
TEN FORWARD
READY ROOM
TRANSPORTER ROOM
PICARD'S QUARTERS
WESLEY'S QUARTERS
HABAK
MEETING ROOM
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - 01/20/94 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Journey's End"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
ANTHWARA an-THWAH-rah
BULARIAN boo-LAIR-ree-an
CETI SET-tee
DORVAN DOOR-van
EVEK ee-VEK
HABAK HA-bak
LAKANTA la-KON-tuh
MANSARA mahn-SAR-uh
NECHEYEV neh-CHAY-ev
TELAK tel-AK
VASSBINDER VAS-bine-der
VETAR VEE-tar
WAKASA wuh-KA-suh
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Journey's End"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship in orbit around a planet.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log: Stardate 47751.2.
The Enterprise has arrived at
Starbase Three One Zero for a
meeting with Fleet Admiral
Necheyev. This visit will also
give us the opportunity to pick up
a... member of the family.
2 INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS
BEVERLY and WESLEY ENTER from the Corridor. Wesley is
wearing his cadet uniform and is carrying a suitcase.
BEVERLY
Here you go... your very own
quarters.
(with humor)
And they're as far away from mine
as possible, so you won't even
have to see me if you don't want
to.
Wes rolls his eyes slightly as he starts to unpack.
WESLEY
Mom... you know that's not why I
asked for my own quarters this --
BEVERLY
(teasing)
No, no. You don't have to
explain. There comes a time in a
young man's life when he doesn't
want to stay with his poor old
mother... I understand.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
(wry)
I'll come visit you in the old
Doctor's Home every Sunday.
Beverly smiles... she's very happy, very up and Wes
seems glad to be home... but throughout the scene, we
should get the first subtle indications that all is not
well with Wesley... he may be smiling and saying all
the right things, but his smile is just a little
forced... his good cheer a little hollow. The door
CHIMES.
WESLEY
Come in.
GEORDI and DATA ENTER.
GEORDI
Is there a runaway cadet in here?
DATA
If so, we may have to call
security.
GEORDI
Welcome back, Wes.
WESLEY
Thanks.
Wesley's response is perfunctory at best and he gives
them a polite smile.
DATA
I was, of course, not serious
about calling security. It was a
joke.
WESLEY
I got it, Data.
Geordi picks up on the distance Wesley is keeping them
at and he struggles for meaningless small talk.
GEORDI
So... how's life at the Academy?
WESLEY
Great... just great.
(beat)
But it's... good to have a break.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - TEASER 3.
2 CONTINUED: (2)
GEORDI
So do you plan on just lounging
around while we have work to do?
WESLEY
I'm... sure I can find some time
to help, sir.
Geordi laughs a little at the serious look on Wesley's
face and then puts a friendly hand on his shoulder.
GEORDI
Enjoy your time off, you've earned
it.
WESLEY
Thanks.
BEVERLY
Well... I think we better let him
settle in.
GEORDI
Good idea. Don't sleep your whole
vacation away, Wes.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - TEASER 4.
2 CONTINUED: (3)
DATA
Good-bye.
WESLEY
See you later.
Data and Geordi EXIT. Beverly gives her son a long hug
for a moment.
BEVERLY
It's really good to have you home,
Wesley. Really.
WESLEY
Thanks, Mom.
Beverly EXITS. Wes moves back to his suitcase and
takes out a shirt... then pauses and sits down on the
bed. He looks around the room for a moment... there is
no joy in his face, no sense of warm nostalgia or
relief at being home... just the look of young man
who's profoundly unhappy... and doesn't even know why.
OFF his expression...
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT ONE 5.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)
3 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
PICARD is setting a teapot on the table where a small
tea service has been laid out. There is also a plate
of small sandwiches, and a tray of odd-looking
crackers. Riker ENTERS.
RIKER
Admiral Necheyev's just beamed
aboard. Worf's escorting her up
here now.
PICARD
Good.
Picard makes a few adjustments to the tea service as
Riker looks on.
RIKER
Earl Grey Tea... watercress
sandwiches... Bularian canapes...
Are you up for a promotion?
PICARD
I'm trying to establish a new
relationship with the Admiral.
There's been a certain amount
of... tension between us in the
past.
RIKER
Tension's not the word I would
use...
PICARD
I'd like to get things started on
a better note this time. I want
to make her feel at ease... that
she's welcome aboard the
Enterprise...
RIKER
(innocent)
I don't know why she wouldn't feel
welcome here.
Picard gives him a dry look.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT ONE 6.
3 CONTINUED:
PICARD
We don't have to like her Wil, we
simply have to follow her orders.
However, maintaining an atmosphere
of confrontation serves no
purpose.
The doors now OPEN and WORF and ADMIRAL NECHEYEV ENTER.
Necheyev is carrying a PADD.
WORF
Admiral Necheyev, sir.
Picard smiles warmly and moves to shake her hand.
PICARD
(warm)
Admiral, welcome aboard the
Enterprise.
But Necheyev is as brusque as ever.
NECHEYEV
Thank you.
(to Worf & Riker)
You two may leave.
Worf bristles slightly, but Riker simply smiles at her.
RIKER
Thank you, Admiral.
Riker gives Picard a big smile... "you've got your work
cut out for you."
RIKER
Captain...
Riker and Worf EXIT. Picard tries gamely to play the
gracious host.
PICARD
Admiral, may I offer you some --
But Necheyev is all business... she moves past Picard
and heads for the table without even hearing him.
NECHEYEV
(brusque)
I'll come right to the point,
Captain. A situation has
developed on the Cardassian border
that...
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT ONE 7.
3 CONTINUED: (2)
She trails off as she catches sight of the food and
drink on the table.
NECHEYEV
Are those... Bularian canapes?
PICARD
Yes, as a matter of fact. I took
the liberty of speaking to your
aide, Commander Wrightwell... he
said you were quite fond of them.
Necheyev suddenly realizes the effort that Picard has
gone to here... she reins in her instinctive "cut to
the chase" attitude with Picard... tries to match his
gesture with a certain amount of graciousness. But it
isn't easy -- for either of them, and there is still a
trace of tension between these two officers as they try
to remain civil to each other throughout the scene.
NECHEYEV
That was very... thoughtful,
Captain. Thank you.
She sits down and takes one of the canapes. Picard
pours them both some tea.
PICARD
You were saying something about
the Cardassians I believe...
NECHEYEV
Yes. The Federation has just
completed a very long and
difficult series of negotiations
regarding the final status of our
border with the Cardassians.
Necheyev hands Picard the PADD she brought in.
NECHEYEV
(continuing)
These will be the official
boundaries... you'll notice that
a demilitarized zone has also been
created along the border. Neither
side will be permitted to place
military outposts, conduct fleet
exercises, or station warships
anywhere in the demilitarized
area.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT ONE 8.
3 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
(off PADD)
This border will put several
Federation colonies in Cardassian
territory... and some Cardassian
colonies in ours.
Necheyev sips some tea... she's not completely happy
with this agreement.
NECHEYEV
The agreement is by no means
perfect... neither side got
everything they wanted... but
everyone got something. And as
someone once said, diplomacy is
the art of the possible.
(beat)
Those colonies finding themselves
on the wrong side of the border
will have to be moved.
Picard doesn't like the sound of that.
PICARD
The colonists are not going to be
very happy about that... some of
them have been there for decades.
NECHEYEV
It won't be easy... but it is a
reasonable price to pay for peace.
(beat)
Your mission is to evacuate the
colony on Dorvan Five.
PICARD
Dorvan Five... that's where the
group of North American Indians
has settled, isn't it?
NECHEYEV
Yes. They've been there for about
twenty years... they've
established a village in a small
valley on the southern continent.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/93 - ACT ONE 9.
3 CONTINUED: (4)
Picard sits back in his chair... very disturbed by
this. Necheyev is vaguely irritated -- she doesn't
respond well to resistance from her subordinates, but
she holds her tongue and gives him a polite smile.
NECHEYEV
Is there something wrong?
PICARD
(continuing)
Admiral... centuries ago, the
North American Indians were
forcibly displaced from their
ancestral lands. This group on
Dorvan Five originally left Earth
two hundred years ago because they
wanted to preserve their cultural
identities.
NECHEYEV
(dry)
I am aware of that Captain...
PICARD
There are certain... disturbing
historical parallels here. Once
again, these people are being
asked to leave their homes because
of political decisions made by a
distant government.
Necheyev nearly gives him a tart reply, but instead,
she takes a sip of her tea... trying to maintain the
civil atmosphere.
NECHEYEV
An Indian representative was
included in the deliberations of
the Federation Council. His
objections were noted,
discussed... but ultimately
rejected.
Necheyev leans forward, trying to make Picard see the
validity of her position... trying to make him
understand.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/93 - ACT ONE 9A.
3 CONTINUED: (5)
NECHEYEV
(continuing)
Captain, the Indians colonized
Dorvan only twenty years ago...
and at that time they were warned
the planet was hotly disputed by
the Cardassians. The bottom line
is... they never should have
settled there in the first place.
PICARD
Then perhaps we should not have
allowed them to settle the planet
originally. But to go to them
twenty years later and ask them to
leave what is now their home...
Necheyev sits back in her chair and regards him for a
moment... her expression is weary... tired.
NECHEYEV
I made the same argument to the
Federation Council. But it took
three years to negotiate this
treaty... some concessions had to
be made... and this is one of
them.
Picard takes a moment... realizes the futility of
further argument.
PICARD
What if the Indians should...
refuse to evacuate?
Necheyev sets down her tea... gives him a direct look.
NECHEYEV
(quiet)
Then your orders are to remove
them... by any means necessary.
That grim order hangs in the air for a moment.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT ONE 9B.
3 CONTINUED: (6)
NECHEYEV
(continuing)
I understand your... moral
objections, Captain. If you
wish... I can find someone else to
command the Enterprise for this
mission.
PICARD
No. That won't be necessary.
Necheyev nods and then she stands. Picard stands as
well.
NECHEYEV
I don't envy you this task... but
I do believe it is for the greater
good.
PICARD
I understand.
Necheyev turns to go, then pauses at the door.
NECHEYEV
And... thank you for...
(beat, looks down at the
food & tea)
... making me feel welcome.
PICARD
You are always welcome on this
ship, Admiral.
A look between two former adversaries possibly on the
road to a new relationship... and then Necheyev EXITS.
CUT TO:
4 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship goes into warp.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT ONE 10.
5 INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS
Wesley is sound asleep in bed. His things are
scattered across the floor -- not the neat and tidy
room one would expect from a Starfleet Cadet. The door
CHIMES. Wes groans and rolls over, trying to ignore
it. The door CHIMES again. Wesley finally sits up in
irritation.
WESLEY
(annoyed)
Come in.
The doors OPEN and Picard ENTERS. He's surprised to
see Wesley still in bed.
PICARD
Oh. I'm sorry to disturb you,
Mister Crusher. I assumed you
would be up at this hour. I could
come back later.
Wesley drags himself out of bed and puts on a robe. He
makes a feeble effort to perk up for the Captain.
WESLEY
No... no, sir. I... must have
overslept. Come in.
Picard comes in as Wesley goes to the replicator.
WESLEY
(continuing, to
replicator)
Coffee, black.
We HEAR the sound of the replicator. Wesley seems to
remember something.
WESLEY
(continuing, to Picard)
Oh. Uh, can I get something for
you, sir?
PICARD
No, that's quite all right. This
was my first chance to welcome you
back.
Wesley takes a sip from the steaming mug.
WESLEY
Thank you. I appreciate that.
There is an awkward beat. The usual warm and familiar
dynamic between them is noticeably absent.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT ONE 11.
5 CONTINUED:
Wesley never quite meets Picard's gaze... he's
withdrawn and evasive. He really doesn't want to be
here and he doesn't particularly want to talk to the
Captain -- he just wants to be left alone. Picard
feels progressively more uncomfortable.
PICARD
So... how's Boothby?
Wesley shrugs.
WESLEY
Fine, I guess.
PICARD
You guess?
WESLEY
I haven't seen him in a while.
(beat)
To be honest, sir... Boothby was
starting to get on my nerves a
little bit.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT ONE 12.
5 CONTINUED: (2)
WESLEY (Cont'd)
He always seemed to have an
opinion about everything.
(then tries to
backtrack)
I mean, I know he's a very...
insightful... intelligent man...
Picard's had about enough of this... he can see that
something's going on with Wesley and that continued
conversation will only make it worse.
PICARD
But you'd had enough of his
insights.
WESLEY
That's not quite what I meant,
sir.
Picard decides not to pursue this any longer.
PICARD
Well, as I said, welcome back,
Mister Crusher. I hope you enjoy
your vacation. That's really all
I came here to say.
Picard turns and EXITS. Wesley feels instantly bad...
he didn't mean to rude... and now it's too late. He
sits down in frustration.
CUT TO:
6 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Geordi is working at the pool table as Wesley ENTERS
wearing civilian clothes.
GEORDI
Wes -- there you are. You've got
to take a look at this.
Geordi moves over to the warp core chamber. He opens
a panel on the bulkhead.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT ONE 13.
6 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
Remember how we always talked
about improving the quantum
efficiency by creating a new
plasma-dyne relay? Well, feast
your eyes on this.
Wesley looks inside the panel -- there's a pulsing
conduit inside. Wesley looks unimpressed -- his
attitude is condescending, almost arrogant. The
subtext here is that Wesley is angry and frustrated
about something and he's taking those feelings out on
Geordi.
WESLEY
(dismissive)
You've only got one micro-fusion
inter-relay in here... the
converter interface will never
hold up.
GEORDI
Hey, I ran the diagnostics myself.
This little baby will withstand
over five hundred Cochranes of
warp field stress.
WESLEY
I don't think so. You better put
a secondary phase inverter in
there.
(beat, pokes around in
panel)
In fact, this entire subprocessor
matrix needs an overhaul.
Geordi shuts the panel... he's definitely getting
irritated at this point.
GEORDI
Well, I guess we can't have all
the fancy new equipment they give
you kids at the Academy. We have
to make do with what we've got.
Wesley reacts with irritation, as if talking to a slow
pupil who just doesn't get it.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT ONE 14.
6 CONTINUED: (2)
WESLEY
Read the latest paper by Doctor
Vassbinder... he has some
brilliant new theories on warp
propulsion inter-relays.
(indicates console)
A lot of this stuff is almost
obsolete.
Wesley's tone and attitude are so obviously out of
character that Geordi gives him a surprised look.
GEORDI
What's wrong with you?
WESLEY
(hard)
Do you want my help or not?
GEORDI
(bristling)
I was doing this for you... I
thought you'd be interested in
this.
WESLEY
Well, I'm not.
Wesley EXITS. OFF Geordi's angry expression...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT TWO 15.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
7 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship is in orbit around a planet.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log: Supplemental. The
Enterprise has arrived at Dorvan
Five and I have spoken to the
Leader of the Tribal Council. He
has agreed to meet with us this
afternoon to discuss the
situation.
CUT TO:
8 OMITTED
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT TWO 16-17.
9 INT. MEETING ROOM
A large room, which in contrast to the rest of the
village is almost completely 24th century in design and
in building materials. There is a large, broad table
with chairs, but no other furniture. Seated on one
side of the table are five leaders of the Indian Tribal
Council -- each of them wearing distinctive
accoutrements which indicate their respective tribes,
but all in essentially modern dress. On the other side
of the table are seated Picard and Troi. The
atmosphere is cordial, but a little stiff. There are
several PADDS on the table.
Picard is speaking to ANTHWARA -- the Leader of the
Tribal Council.
PICARD
Anthwara... I am afraid there is
very little I can do. The
decision regarding this planet was
made at the highest levels of the
Federation.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT TWO 18.
9 CONTINUED:
WAKASA
A decision that was made over our
explicit objections.
PICARD
I must point out that when you
first came to this world, you were
warned that it was the subject of
a dispute between the Federation
and the Cardassians. You were
asked not to settle here.
WAKASA
(with an edge)
Do you know how long we have
searched for a home? Almost two
hundred years. Then we found this
world... Can you blame us for not
wanting to give it up?
PICARD
I understand and respect the long
journey of your people. But I
believe we can help you find a new
home.
Troi picks up the PADD in front of her and Picard.
TROI
As you can see, there are three
other planets in this sector that
have environmental conditions
similar to those here on Dorvan
Five. They are all uninhabited...
and could be colonized
immediately.
PICARD
And if those worlds don't meet
with your approval, then we'll
find you other choices.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT TWO 19.
9 CONTINUED: (2)
The Tribal leaders look over their PADDS for a moment,
then put them aside. Anthwara gets up... moves about
for a moment... this is not an easy conversation for
him either.
ANTHARWA
You don't understand... the choice
of this world was not limited
to... "environmental conditions."
There were other... more
intangible concerns as well.
(beat)
My people have always had an...
intimate bond with nature. We
think of ourselves as being a part
of it... and it being a part of
us. One of the reasons our
ancestors left Earth two hundred
years ago was because that bond
had been severed.
WAKASA
(with contempt)
They began to control the weather.
ANTHWARA
We believe -- very strongly --
that nature should not be "fixed"
or controlled. Droughts and
floods... tornadoes and
hurricanes... these are natural
events. By putting man above
nature... an imbalance was
created. We could no longer live
in harmony with our environment.
PICARD
I can assure you that we will not
impose a weather control system or
anything else on your people.
Whatever world you choose to
colonize will be completely yours
to do with as you please.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT TWO 19A
9 CONTINUED: (3)
ANTHWARA
Captain, once the bond between us
and Earth had been broken, we had
to find a planet where we could
establish a new bond... a planet
that would welcome us. When I
came here twenty years ago, I was
welcomed by the mountains... the
rivers... the sky.
WAKASA
(to Anthwara, re:
Picard)
He's laughing at you, Anthwara.
He thinks you're talking about old
superstition and nonsense.
PICARD
That's not true. I have a great
deal of respect for your beliefs
and the meaning they hold for your
people.
ANTHWARA
Then you should respect the fact
that this planet holds a deeply
spiritual significance for us. It
took us two centuries to find a
place where the mountains gave us
permission to use their stone for
our houses... where the rivers let
us drink from their waters... and
where the wind sang to us at
night.
(beat)
We don't want to spend another two
hundred years searching for what
we already have.
Picard sits back for a moment... this is going nowhere
fast. Troi senses that further discussion will not
help.
TROI
Captain, may I suggest that we
adjourn for now... allow us all
time to think about what's been
said.
Picard looks to Anthwara, who nods after a beat.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT TWO 19B-20
9 CONTINUED: (4)
ANTHWARA
Agreed. We will reconvene
tomorrow.
PICARD
In the meantime, I would like to
invite you all to the Enterprise
this evening as our guests.
ANTHWARA
(smiles)
Thank you, Captain. We look
forward to it.
The meeting breaks up.
CUT TO:
10 OMITTED
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT TWO 21-22.
11 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship in orbit.
12 INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS
Wesley is sitting in a chair with a bored,
disinterested look on his face. Beverly is walking
around the room in obvious concern and frustration.
BEVERLY
Ever since you came aboard you've
been moody, sullen and rude. I
want to know what's going on.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT TWO 23.
12 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
Nothing's going on, Mom. I just
want to be left alone.
BEVERLY
No, that's not good enough. Your
behavior in Engineering was
inexcusable.
Wesley's voice rises a notch.
WESLEY
Well, then that's my business
isn't it? I don't need you
telling me how to behave.
BEVERLY
I shouldn't have to -- you're a
fourth year Starfleet cadet.
You're expected to have a certain
level of maturity.
Wesley gets up, his eyes flash in anger.
WESLEY
Maybe I'm sick of living up to
other people's expectations...
maybe I'm sick of following rules
and regulations... did you ever
think about that?
He storms out of the room, leaving Beverly unsure what
to do.
CUT TO:
13 OMITTED
14 INT. TEN FORWARD
A reception for the Indians is in progress. There is
a banquet of food and drink set out and there are
numerous N.D. Crewmembers mingling with N.D. Indians.
All six tribal leaders are here as well as Picard,
Riker, Troi, Data, Beverly.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT TWO 24.
15 PICARD AND ANTHWARA
Are carrying drinks over to the window. Picard is
using this social gathering as an opportunity to
explore other solutions with Anthwara. Midconversation.
PICARD
... so I've been trying to
familiarize myself with the
history and traditions of your
people. I was quite interested to
learn that it was your grandfather --
Katowa -- who led the group of
Indians who initially left Earth
two centuries ago.
ANTHWARA
(with affection)
He was a... great man. When I was
a little boy, I was so proud to
know that he was my grandfather.
In fact, I think I was a little
too proud of it... I remember the
other children getting tired of
hearing me talk about him.
PICARD
It must have been a very difficult
decision for your grandfather to
make... uprooting your people...
leading them into the unknown for
an undetermined amount of time...
not even knowing if you ever would
find a new home.
ANTHWARA
There was great deal of
opposition. Even my own father
was against it... but when Katowa
made his decision -- that was it.
My father never said another word.
Picard pauses for a moment, and they both sip their
drinks for a second.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT TWO 25.
15 CONTINUED:
PICARD
(quiet)
It's never easy to leave one's
home... to give up the safe and
familiar. But there are times
when the greater good demands that
sacrifices be made... I'm sure
your grandfather knew that.
Anthwara looks out at the stars for a moment.
ANTHWARA
(quiet)
His grandson does too. But there
are also times when a people have
sacrificed too much... when they
must hold on to what they have...
even if it means standing up
against overwhelming opposition.
A quiet beat and then Anthwara turns to Picard and
moves the conversation onto a new subject.
ANTHWARA
What do you know about your
family, Captain?
PICARD
A great deal actually. My father
was a strong believer in passing
along the family history and
traditions.
ANTHWARA
Tell me about your family. We
have very strong ties to our
ancestors... we believe their
actions guide us even now.
Knowing more about your family
might help me to better understand
you.
(smiles)
Besides, it's always a good idea
to understand your opponent in any
negotiation.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT TWO 25A.
15 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(smiles)
I hope that by the end of this
matter, you won't look at me as
your opponent.
(beat)
My family. Well... our roots in
Western Europe go back to the time
of Charlemagne.
16 OMITTED
17 ANGLE ON WESLEY
As he ENTERS the room. He's wearing his cadet uniform
again, but he doesn't look especially happy to be here.
Beverly catches his eye as she passes him on her way to
the bar.
WESLEY
(to Beverly, quiet)
Sorry I'm late.
BEVERLY
We'll talk about that later.
Beverly continues on her way and joins Troi and Lakanta
in a conversation at the bar. Wesley grabs a drink
from a waiter's tray and tries to find an out of the
way place by one of the windows. He manages to find a
quiet seat by himself and is about to sink into private
thoughts when an Indian named LAKANTA quietly
approaches him.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT TWO 26.
17 CONTINUED:
LAKANTA
Wesley Crusher?
Wes turns and looks up in surprise.
WESLEY
Yes?
LAKANTA
I am Lakanta.
Wesley waits... but Lakanta doesn't offer more
explanation.
WESLEY
I'm... glad to meet you... can I
get you a drink or --
LAKANTA
I have been waiting for you.
WESLEY
For... me?
LAKANTA
I have known you would come to us
for the past two years.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT TWO 27.
17 CONTINUED: (2)
Wesley is surprised... doesn't know what to say for a
moment.
WESLEY
I'm... not sure what you mean.
Lakanta sits down next to Wesley.
LAKANTA
Two years ago, I went into the
Habak and began a vision quest.
While I was there, I saw many
things... talked to many animals
and spirits... and I saw you.
Wesley isn't sure what he's dealing with here and he
tries to make sense of it all.
LAKANTA
(continuing)
There're many things you don't
understand yet... but you will.
WESLEY
I don't mean to be rude, but I
wish you'd stop talking about me
in the future tense.
But Lakanta is not fazed in the least by Wesley's
prickliness.
LAKANTA
I know your spirit's troubled,
Wesley. That's why you've come to
us. We can help you find the
answers you seek.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT TWO 28.
17 CONTINUED: (3)
Lakanta gets up and leaves. Wesley looks after him
with puzzlement. He tries to shake off the odd
encounter, but then he can't... Lakanta's words have
struck some chord within him... Wesley looks up and
watches as Lakanta EXITS the room. OFF Wesley's
thoughtful look...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT THREE 29.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
18 OMITTED
19 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS
Beverly is on her feet, moving about the room,
obviously very upset and concerned. Picard listens
patiently, trying to help.
BEVERLY
I just don't know what to do, Jean-Luc.
It's as if someone took my
son away and left this stranger in
his place.
PICARD
In a sense, that's exactly what's
happened. Wesley left here three
years ago as a boy... but now he's
a young man. That can't be an
easy transition for a mother... or
a son.
BEVERLY
Well, it's gone beyond just the
two of us...
PICARD
I heard about the incident with
Geordi.
BEVERLY
Have you heard about the Academy?
(off his look)
I called Admiral Brand this
afternoon. She said his grades
are falling... he's becoming
remote, defensive... if he's not
careful, he'll wash out next term.
Beverly sits down with a sense of helplessness and
defeat. Picard moves to sit next to her.
PICARD
I don't mean to make light of that
by any means... but I must say
that I went through the same
thing.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT THREE 30.
19 CONTINUED:
PICARD (CONT'D)
(off her look)
Oh, yes. I nearly washed out my
sophomore year... there were a lot
of different factors... my
father's death... a teenage love
affair with the wrong girl... the
point is, I realized what was
happening to me and I pulled
myself out of it. I'm sure Wesley
will do the same.
BEVERLY
Jean-Luc... will you have a talk
with him? Maybe this is the kind
of thing a boy -- a young man has
to discuss with another man.
Picard considers this for a moment.
PICARD
(gently)
I don't think he wants either of
us to talk to him right now.
BEVERLY
But he needs help.
PICARD
Perhaps. But he has to want that
help. If he doesn't, then any
effort on our part might only push
him further away.
Beverly looks like she wants to object, but Picard
presses on.
PICARD
(continuing)
Let him work this out on his own,
Beverly.
Finally, Beverly realizes that Picard is right... she
nods in reluctant acceptance and leans against him for
support. He smiles and puts a comforting arm around
her.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - REV. 01/25/94 - ACT THREE 31.
20 EXT. INDIAN VILLAGE - DAY
Wesley is walking through the village in his uniform.
He looks a little uncomfortable here... unsure what he
should be doing or not doing among these people. He
looks around for Lakanta, but doesn't see him among the
Indians, who basically ignore him.
Wesley shakes his head after a beat... he must be crazy
to have come here... he turns around to leave and then
sees Lakanta standing calmly nearby, watching him.
WESLEY
How long have you been watching
me?
LAKANTA
Since you beamed down.
WESLEY
Well, I'm here. What am I
supposed to do now?
LAKANTA
I don't know.
Wesley's intrigue is starting to turn to annoyance.
WESLEY
I thought you were going to...
help me "find some answers".
LAKANTA
Yes. But the answers will be to
your questions.
WESLEY
(frustrated)
What questions? I don't even know
why I came here.
Wesley turns to go, but Lakanta's voice stops him.
LAKANTA
I told you before your spirit was
troubled. Was I wrong?
Wesley takes a long beat before he turns around.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - REV. 01/25/94 - ACT THREE 32.
20 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
(quiet)
I don't know about my... spirit,
but I guess you could say I'm a
little... troubled.
LAKANTA
Then perhaps you do have questions
to be answered. Maybe your
answers are here... maybe they're
not. Will it hurt to look?
Wesley thinks about this for a moment... he takes a
deep breath... decides to put aside his frustrations
for the moment and see where this leads.
WESLEY
Tell me about this... Habak. You
said you had some kind of a vision
there?
Lakanta and Wesley begin to walk through the Village as
they talk.
LAKANTA
The Habak is a holy place... we
hold many of our rituals and
ceremonies there. It's sacred to
us.
Wesley nods and they walk for a moment.
LAKANTA
(continuing)
What's sacred to you, Wesley?
That definitely catches Wes off-guard.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - REV. 01/25/94 - ACT THREE 33.
20 CONTINUED: (2)
WESLEY
To me? Uh... well, I consider a
lot of things... important... I
respect a lot of things... but I
don't know if I consider anything
sacred.
LAKANTA
Stop.
They stop.
LAKANTA
(continuing)
Look around us. What do you think
would be sacred to us here?
Wesley looks around for a moment... he hesitates.
WESLEY
Well... maybe some of the designs
on the walls... the necklace
you're wearing... ?
LAKANTA
Everything is sacred to us. The
buildings... the food... the
sky... the dirt under your
feet... and you. Whether you
believe in your own spirit or
not... we believe in it. So you
are a sacred person here, Wesley.
Wesley smiles after a beat... a little embarrassed, but
intrigued just the same.
WESLEY
I think that's the first time
anyone's used that particular word
to describe me.
LAKANTA
So if you're sacred... then you
have to treat yourself with
respect... to do otherwise is to
desecrate something holy.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT THREE 34.
20 CONTINUED: (3)
Wesley looks at him for a long moment... Lakanta is
touching on some very personal and intimate things
here... and Wesley is becoming more and more interested
in what this man has to say to him.
WESLEY
Is that... what you think I'm
doing?
LAKANTA
Only you can decide that.
Wesley looks away... thinks about what he's just
said... there's more than a grain of truth in what
Lakanta is saying.
WESLEY
(quiet)
Maybe I don't have... a lot of
respect for myself right now.
LAKANTA
Then perhaps it's time for your
own vision quest to begin.
Wesley turns and looks at him... and we can see that
Wesley is starting to take this a little more
seriously...
CUT TO:
21 INT. MEETING ROOM
Picard and Troi are meeting with the Tribal leaders
again. The mood is tense -- they've gotten nowhere.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT THREE 35.
21 CONTINUED:
Picard and Troi exchange an uncomfortable look. Picard
is very uncomfortable with the position that this puts
him in.
PICARD
Anthwara... I deeply regret that
we have not been able to reach an
agreement.
(beat)
But, to put it bluntly, I cannot
take no for an answer.
(beat)
This planet will be handed over to
the Cardassian government as per
the terms of the border agreement.
I am very sorry... but you will
have to leave.
A tense beat.
WAKASA
And if we do not?
Picard looks slowly from face to face, trying to
communicate the fact that he means exactly what he
says.
PICARD
Then I will be forced... to remove
you... by any means necessary.
The tension in the room rises another notch. Wakasa
looks at him with contempt.
WAKASA
A familiar threat... from a white
man.
PICARD
(firm)
This is not a racial issue... it
has nothing to do with ancient
hatreds... or with the fact that
we have different colored skin.
I might just as easily have been
a Vulcan or Andorian captain. The
orders from Starfleet would have
been the same.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT THREE 36.
21 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard waits to see what impact this will have on the
Tribal leaders, but they remain impassive and unmoved
by this. After a long pause, Anthwara stands and moves
around to Picard's side of the table. He seems relaxed
and utterly confident.
ANTHWARA
We know you won't take us from our
land, Captain.
PICARD
Anthwara... I may regret doing it,
but --
ANTHWARA
When you first came to us, we
didn't know why you were the one
sent here by the Federation... but
we knew there had to be a reason.
To us, nothing is truly random.
So we searched for the true reason
you were sent. We didn't find it
until last night.
Anthwara holds Picard's gaze for a long moment, as if
waiting for Picard to state the reason himself.
Finally, Anthwara breaks the moment.
ANTHWARA
(continuing)
Are you familiar with the Pueblo
Revolt of sixteen eighty?
Picard is surprised by this odd reference... he tries
to think for a moment, but it means nothing to him.
Troi speaks up.
TROI
I am. Several Indian tribes rose
up against their Spanish overlords
and drove them out of what is now
called New Mexico.
ANTHWARA
(nods)
Ten years later, the Spanish
returned to reconquer the area.
They were... brutal... I would
use the word savage. They killed
our people by the hundreds...
maimed thousands more.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT THREE 37
21 CONTINUED: (3)
ANTHWARA (Cont'd)
(beat)
One of these killers was named
Javier Maribona-Picard. Your
ancestor.
Picard is clearly shocked... he takes a moment to let
this information sink in.
PICARD
I was... unaware of that
incident... or of the man you
named.
(beat)
But that was seven hundred years
ago and I don't see how it has any
bearing on --
ANTHWARA
That is why you have come to us:
to erase a stain of blood that
your family has worn for twenty-three
generations.
Anthwara now heads for the doors and the rest of the
clan leaders EXIT with him. Picard sits at the table
for a long moment... stunned by this revelation and
unsure exactly how to deal with it at the moment.
TROI
Captain... are you all right?
PICARD
(quiet)
We should return to the
Enterprise.
They both get up and head for the door.
CUT TO:
22 EXT. INDIAN VILLAGE - DAY
Picard and Troi come down an alley way and then Picard
stops short as he runs into Worf, who is standing in
the plaza with Two N.D. Security Guards.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT THREE 38.
22 CONTINUED:
The security detail is facing away from Picard, toward
something o.c.
PICARD
(surprised)
Mister Worf... what's going on?
WORF
We have... unwelcome visitors.
Picard follows his look and is surprised to see a group
of TWO CARDASSIAN TROOPS and ONE CARDASSIAN GUL
standing in the plaza facing the Enterprise group. OFF
Picard's concerned expression...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FOUR 39.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
23 EXT. INDIAN VILLAGE - DAY
Continuous from Act Three. Picard steps forward to
confront the Cardassians. A large group of Indians
watch the following.
PICARD
I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
Enterprise.
The Gul steps forward. His attitude is blunt and
hardnosed, but he is not arrogant or obnoxious -- he's
simply a Cardassian officer sent here to do a job and
he means to do it.
GUL EVEK
I am Gul Evek.
(re: Indians)
What are these people still doing
here? The evacuation should be
well underway by now.
Picard glances around at the Indians -- he doesn't want
to have this particular discussion out here in public.
PICARD
May I have a word with you...
alone?
GUL EVEK
(annoyed)
As you wish.
(to his men)
Wait here.
Picard and Gul Evek move off to one side for a private
conversation as the two sets of security people eye
each other suspiciously. Picard is eager to avoid a
confrontation with this man, but he wants to prevent
events from spiraling out of control.
PICARD
(quiet)
It was my understanding that there
would be no Cardassian presence on
this world for another six weeks.
Your arrival here may upset some
very... delicate negotiations.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FOUR 40.
23 CONTINUED:
GUL EVEK
Negotiations? The status of this
planet has been settled... what
are you negotiating?
PICARD
I would be happy to explain it to
you... but for now, I must ask
that you and your men leave...
immediately.
GUL EVEK
We were sent here to make a
preliminary survey of the
buildings and equipment being left
behind. I have no intention of
leaving until our mission is
complete.
Picard can see that Evek is unmovable on this point...
it's frustrating, but he has very little choice.
PICARD
Very well... complete your
mission...
(his voice hardens)
But, this is still Federation
territory, Gul Evek... until that
changes, this world is under my
jurisdiction... and I will
protect it.
GUL EVEK
Is that a threat?
PICARD
It is a fact... and I suggest you
keep it in mind as you conduct
your... survey.
Picard heads back toward Worf and Gul Evek is left with
something to think about.
CUT TO:
24 INT. HABAK - DAY
The Habak is a ceremonial chamber of great importance
to the Indians. The Habak is located in a high tower
and the only way in is through a ladder leading from a
hole in the floor. The room itself is rectangular.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FOUR 41.
24 CONTINUED:
Another ladder leads to a hole in the ceiling and
sunlight pours in from this hole.
There is a firepit in the center of the room and there
is a ledge to sit on running along one wall.
The walls have been decorated with colorful sacred wall
hangings -- again, the images should reflect the
mixture of old and new. These Indians readily
incorporate elements of their 24th century lives
alongside their reverence for the past. For instance,
there are traditional drawings of Earth animals that
fit comfortably alongside drawings of starships and
other planets.
Lakanta has just climbed up the ladder and Wesley is
following him. Wesley reaches the top and looks around
for a moment.
LAKANTA
This is the Habak... the focal
point of our lives.
Wesley is quiet... respectful... even a touch awed at
being here.
LAKANTA
(continuing)
Strangers are not welcome here...
WESLEY
(surprised)
Wait a minute. When I asked to
come here, you said it would be --
LAKANTA
You are not a stranger. I told
you, I've seen you here before.
Wesley moves around the Habak for a moment... curious
about the place and the symbology he sees.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FOUR 42.
24 CONTINUED: (2)
Wesley notices a ledge with several DOLLS sitting on
it.
WESLEY
What are those?
LAKANTA
They are Mansara... dolls
representing different spirits who
come to this place.
Wesley looks at them in curiosity... he is surprised to
see a doll which looks very familiar.
WESLEY
This one looks like... a Klingon.
LAKANTA
Yes. Our culture is rooted in the
past, but it is not limited to the
past. The spirits of Klingons,
Vulcans, Ferengi come to us just
as the bear, the coyote, the
parrot. There is no difference.
Lakanta now moves to a spot on the floor. He picks up
a basket of CORNMEAL and begins to pour it on the
ground in an intricate pattern. Wesley stands there
for a moment, unsure what to do.
WESLEY
What... should I do?
LAKANTA
Start the fire... then sit... and
wait.
WESLEY
What am I waiting for?
LAKANTA
This is your journey, Wesley. I
can open the door for you, but
only you can go through it.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/93 - ACT FOUR 43.
24 CONTINUED: (3)
Lakanta concentrates on the cornmeal again. Wesley
takes a deep breath, then moves to the firepit and
begins placing wood and coals in it.
CUT TO:
25 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard is talking to Necheyev on the monitor. Riker
sits nearby. Mid-conversation.
NECHEYEV
Is there any indication that the
Tribal Council will change their
position in the near future?
PICARD
No, sir.
Necheyev sits back in her chair... reluctant, but
knowing what she must do.
NECHEYEV
Then I see no other choice...
PICARD
Admiral, I have every reason to
believe that these people will
resist any attempt to remove them.
I strongly urge you to request an
emergency session of the
Federation Council. The issue of
Dorvan Five must be reopened.
NECHEYEV
(quiet)
Captain... I made that request two
days ago. The answer was no.
Riker and Picard exchange a glance... that was their
last hope.
NECHEYEV
(continuing)
I'm sorry... but you have your
orders. Starfleet out.
The transmission ENDS.
RIKER
So much for a reprieve from
Starfleet.
Picard gets to his feet and looks out the window for a
moment. A long quiet beat passes as Picard watches the
stars.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/26/94 - ACT FOUR 44.
25 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Anthwara believes that I am
responsible for the crimes of one
of my ancestors against his
people...
RIKER
Do you believe that?
PICARD
No, of course not. I respect
their beliefs... but that can't
have any bearing on our mission.
(beat)
But at the same time... I wonder
if a dark chapter in my family
history is about to repeat itself.
(off Riker's look)
If these people take up arms
against us... there's no way to
foresee the consequences.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FOUR 45.
25 CONTINUED: (3)
A long quiet beat... then Picard seems to steel himself
and he hits his combadge.
PICARD
(to com)
Picard to Worf. Will you come in
here for a moment?
WORF'S COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
Picard moves back to sit behind his desk... a mask of
duty and obligation covering his feelings. Worf
ENTERS.
PICARD
Mister Worf... begin preparations
to remove the inhabitants from
Dorvan Five.
WORF
Aye, sir.
Riker stands... and then EXITS with Worf.
CUT TO:
26 INT. HABAK - DAY
Several hours later. The firepit is glowing with
embers which cast strange shadows on the walls and
ceiling... smoke is filling the room and there is a
moody feel to this place. Wesley is still sitting on
the floor across from Lakanta.
27 WESLEY
Is showing some signs of strain and fatigue... his
eyelids keep threatening to close... a layer of sweat
is covering his entire body... he's on the verge of
falling over from exhaustion. His eyes close for a
moment... he opens then with difficulty -- and then
they widen in surprise at something he sees.
28 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Revealing that Lakanta is gone. Suddenly Wesley HEARS
a man's voice calling to him as if from a great
distance...
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FOUR 45A.
28 CONTINUED:
JACK'S VOICE
Wesley... Wesley...
Wesley turns to look through the dense smoke...
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/26/94 - ACT FOUR 46.
29 EXT. INDIAN VILLAGE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The smoke in the Habak suddenly dissipates and Wesley
finds himself standing in the Village... all trace of
sweat on his face now gone... his fatigue has vanished.
The Village now appears to be a strange, surreal
place... there are several Indians scattered throughout
the plaza... some on different levels... and all
wearing Mansara masks and costumes... no human faces to
be seen... a BONFIRE is burning brightly in the center
of the plaza and it throws weird shadows and light over
the scene.
Wesley walks through this bizarre scene as if in a
dream...
JACK'S VOICE
Wesley...
Wesley looks around to see where the voice is coming
from... he finally can see that there is a MAN standing
on the opposite side of the roaring fire, but we can't
make out his face. Wesley begins to walk around the
fire, and the man moves toward him as well. As they
both come around the blaze, we can now see that the man
is JACK CRUSHER -- Wesley's father. Wes stops in
shock.
WESLEY
Dad...
Jack looks at him with a calm and kind expression... as
if it were perfectly natural for him to appear in this
setting and talk to his son.
JACK
You've reached the end, Wesley.
WESLEY
The end... the end of what?
JACK
This journey. The one you started
a long time ago... when I left you
and your mother.
WESLEY
You mean... when you died.
JACK
You set out on a journey that
wasn't your own. Now it's time to
find the path that is truly yours.
Don't follow me any further.
WESLEY
I... don't understand.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FOUR 46A.
29 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
I... don't understand.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FOUR 47.
29 CONTINUED: (2)
JACK
(smiles)
Yes, you do. It's just hard for
you to accept.
(beat)
Good-bye, Wesley. Good luck.
Jack turns as if to leave...
30 ON WESLEY
WESLEY
Dad -- wait!
31 NEW ANGLE
But it's too late -- Jack steps into the shadows and
he's gone. Wesley takes a step to follow him and
then...
32 INT. HABAK - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Wesley is sitting on the floor of the Habak again, his
eyes closed as he experiences his vision. He opens
them slowly to see Lakanta is gone and the fire is out.
How much time has passed? Wesley blinks a few times,
trying to readjust to the here and now. He pauses for
a moment... then gets up and moves to the ladder.
CUT TO:
33 EXT. INDIAN VILLAGE - DAY
Wesley walks through the village... his mind swirling
with images... sounds... the message from his dead
father.
He is in a very passionate... a very vulnerable state
when he nearly bumps into Worf, who is directing two
N.D. Security Guards and carrying a tricorder.
WORF
(concerned)
Mister Crusher... Are you all
right?
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT FOUR 48.
33 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
Yeah... I'm fine, Worf...
Worf turns to one of the N.D.S.
WORF
(quiet, to N.D.)
Lay out a confinement beam trace
along the Southwestern edge of the
village. Be discreet -- we do not
wish to alarm the population.
The N.D. nods and moves off. Wesley frowns for a
moment.
WESLEY
What are you doing?
Worf glances around and then lowers his voice.
WORF
We are laying out Transporter
coordinates for a security
perimeter. It may become
necessary to remove these people
by force.
Wesley reacts with shock... this was the last thing on
his mind and it brings up a swirl of emotions. Wesley
suddenly sees something o.c.
33A WESLEY'S POV
A man is standing on one of the upper levels, wearing
a Mansara mask and costume as seen in Wesley's vision.
No one else notices him and the man stands stock still,
looking down at Wesley.
33B RESUME WESLEY
Who reacts.
33C WESLEY'S POV
The man is gone.
33D RESUME WESLEY
Who is starting to think about what Worf is doing and
the implications for these people.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FOUR 48A.
33E
thru OMITTED
33G
33H RESUME WESLEY
Wesley is coming to a decision as Worf works his
tricorder in the b.g. He's beginning to realize that
these people now mean a great deal to him... he has to
do something.
WESLEY
Worf... we can't do this. These
people deserve better than to be
taken from their homes...
33I WESLEY'S POV (FORMERLY SCENE 33E)
Lakanta is standing in the crowd, staring at him.
33J RESUME WESLEY (FORMERLY SCENE 33F)
Wesley looks at the apparition of Lakanta.
33K WESLEY'S POV (FORMERLY SCENE 33G)
Lakanta is gone.
33L RESUME WORF AND WESLEY
Worf looks up. They've caught the attention of a
couple of passing Indians.
WORF
I understand. But this is not the
time or the place to --
But Wesley isn't listening. He's made his choice. He
turns to the villagers and calls out in a loud and
outraged voice.
WESLEY
(to villagers)
Do you know what they're doing?
They're preparing to beam you away --
to take you to their ship! You're
not going to just let them do
that, are you?
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - REV. 01/25/94 - ACT FOUR 49.
33L CONTINUED: (2)
This causes a stir among the villagers. More Indians
begin to move in their direction, glaring at Worf and
the other Starfleet officers. Wakasa is among then,
and he pushes to the front of the crowd.
WAKASA
No, we won't.
(to Worf)
Leave. Now.
Worf and the other N.D.S. are confronted with a large,
hostile crowd. Wesley is standing with the Indians,
against his former shipmates. OFF Worf's tense
reaction...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/93 - ACT FIVE 50
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
34 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
A fuming Picard is pacing back and forth in front of
Wesley who is seated at the table.
PICARD
(furious)
Inexcusable. You defied the
orders of the ranking officer on
the scene... put the entire Away
Team in jeopardy... and made an
already tense situation worse.
Your actions reflect poorly on
this ship and on that uniform. I
want an explanation Mister
Crusher, and I want it now.
But this time, there is no repentance from Wesley... no
sign of the boy feeling the wrath of his father figure.
He keeps his voice level and steady, he's not being a
petulant adolescent or a rebellious teenager. This is
a different Wesley Crusher -- he's confident of his
position and unafraid of the consequences.
WESLEY
(steady)
What you're doing down there is
wrong.
Picard is so surprised at both the statement and
Wesley's rock steady attitude, that for a moment he is
caught off-stride and speechless.
WESLEY
Captain, these people aren't just
some random group of colonists...
they're a unique culture... one
that predates the Federation and
Starfleet...
PICARD
(interrupting)
That does not change the fact that
my orders are to --
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FIVE 50A.
34 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
I know Admiral Necheyev gave you
an order and that she was given an
order from the Federation
Council... but it's still wrong.
PICARD
(hard)
That is not your decision to make,
Cadet.
(beat)
Now, I don't know what's gotten
into you lately, and right now I
don't care.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" 01/20/94 - ACT FIVE 51.
34 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD (Cont'd)
But I will tell you this -- while
you wear that uniform, you will
obey every order you're given and
you will conform to Starfleet
regulations and rules of conduct.
Is that clear?
Wesley stands up... looks at Picard calmly for a long
beat.
WESLEY
Yes, it is.
(beat)
But I'm not going to wear this
uniform anymore. I'm resigning
from the Academy.
Wes takes off his combadge and puts it on the table.
He holds Picard's surprised gaze for another moment,
and then EXITS. Picard looks after him for a moment...
then picks up the combadge and examines it for a beat.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Riker to Captain.
PICARD
Go ahead, Number One.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Gul Evek wants to meet with you to
discuss the... situation on the
surface.
Picard reacts... more and more good news.
PICARD
Let him come aboard. I'll meet
with him in here.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
CUT TO:
35 INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS
Beverly is here and she's just as mad as Picard, but
it's layered with the personal pain and anguish that
only a parent can feel.
Wes is now in civilian clothes and he's packing his
bags... his back to Beverly.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT FIVE 52.
35 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
Why are you doing this?
WESLEY
I told you, Starfleet's not for
me.
BEVERLY
Dammit, Wesley.
She moves to the bed and slams down the lid on his
suitcase. Her eyes flash in anger -- this is probably
the angriest she's ever been with her son.
BEVERLY
(continuing)
I may not be able to stop you from
throwing your entire life away,
but you are going to stand here
and explain it to me first. You
owe me that much.
Mother and son glare at each other for a long moment...
Wesley takes a couple of steps away before answering.
He tries to take some of the confrontation out of his
voice, but it's not easy.
WESLEY
(quiet)
I saw Dad today. He told me not
to follow him.
Beverly looks at him blankly for a moment, not even
sure how to respond to that.
BEVERLY
You... what?
WESLEY
I... was participating in an
Indian ritual... I had a vision.
And in it... Dad came to me. He
told me not to follow him... that
I had to find my own path.
BEVERLY
(incredulous)
Is that what this is all about?
Some mystical vision told you to
leave the Academy and now you're
packing your bags?
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - REV. 01/25/94 - ACT FIVE 53.
35 CONTINUED: (2)
WESLEY
It's more than that... I think
I've known this was the right
thing to do for a long time... I
just couldn't admit it to myself.
Beverly thinks about this for a moment... she's trying
desperately to understand, but it's not easy. She sits
down on the bed.
BEVERLY
But you always said being at the
Academy was... the best thing that
ever happened to you.
These are difficult things for Wesley to admit... but
if there's anyone he can share them with, it's Beverly.
WESLEY
I know. And for a while it was.
But as time went on... and
graduation got closer... I started
feeling... depressed. I thought
it would go away... but it only
got worse.
BEVERLY
Why didn't you ever say anything?
WESLEY
I guess I didn't want to
disappoint you... or Captain
Picard... or my friends. You were
all so... proud of me.
BEVERLY
I'd be proud of you regardless of
what you were doing, Wes. I love
you no matter what.
The bond between the two of them is still there and for
the moment, the conflict drops away and they both
search for answers. Wesley moves to sit next to her.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" - REV. 01/25/94 - ACT FIVE 54.
35 CONTINUED: (3)
WESLEY
I know that, Mom. Maybe the truth
is that I was afraid of
disappointing myself.
(beat)
I just never questioned the fact
that someday I'd be in Starfleet.
(beat)
But when Dad said not to follow
him, I just knew he was right. It
seems... so clear now.
Beverly takes moment to let this sink in.
BEVERLY
Maybe it's partly my fault... I
never realized the kind of
pressure we all must've put on
you... to be exactly what we
expected you to be...
WESLEY
I don't blame you, Mom. It was my
decision -- it always has been.
There is a moment between them as they look at each
other that re-establishes the bond they've always
had... and now maybe it's even a little stronger.
BEVERLY
You remember the alien from Tau
Ceti who could control warp fields
with his mind... ?
WESLEY
(nods)
The Traveller.
BEVERLY
He told Captain Picard a long time
ago that you were... special --
like Mozart. That you were
destined for something...
different from the rest of us...
Maybe... this is the first step...
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FIVE 55.
35 CONTINUED: (4)
She looks at the suitcase on the bed.
BEVERLY
What are you planning to do now?
WESLEY
Well, for the time being... I'm
going to stay with these Indians.
BEVERLY
Wes... you realize they won't be
down there much longer. The
Captain's orders are pretty
explicit on that point.
WESLEY
I know. But I have to go back...
even if it's just for a while.
Beverly nods her head... there is a beat and then they
hug... Beverly still unsure about the future, but very
sure about one thing...
BEVERLY
I love you, Wes.
WESLEY
I love you, too.
Hold the scene for a moment.
CUT TO:
36 EXT. INDIAN VILLAGE - DAY
Wesley walks into view, carrying his suitcase. He sees
Wakasa, whose attention is focused on something o.c.
WAKASA
You shouldn't be here, Wesley.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FIVE 56.
36 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
Why?
But Wasaka's attention is elsewhere and he silently
pulls a phaser out of his belt and walks away.
Revealing that there is a tense situation building in
the plaza: One of the Cardassian Troopers seen earlier
is being pulled from an alleyway by Two Indians. The
Indians have taken his disruptor from him.
37 ANGLE ON BUILDING
Wesley watches with concern as the other Cardassian
Trooper is brought out of a building under the guard of
Two other Indians. His weapon has also been taken.
Wakasa directs the Indians to bring the Cardassians
over to the front of one of the buildings.
WAKASA
(to Indians)
Bring them over here.
Now Worf and his Security Guards ENTER the plaza and
react to the sight of the Indians and the Cardassians.
The Indians have surrounded the Cardassians and they
are clearly in an ugly mood. Worf and his Guards move
to intercede. Wesley follows the Starfleet officers,
but hangs back a little... trying to size up the
situation and unsure what he can really do about it.
WORF
(to Wakasa)
Why have you taken these men
prisoner?
WAKASA
They were invading our homes...
violating our privacy... this is
not their world. They have no
right to be here.
WORF
The terms of the treaty do give
them the right to... survey this
planet.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FIVE 57.
37 CONTINUED:
WAKASA
We don't recognize that treaty.
We're not going to let the
Cardassians have Dorvan Five. No
matter what the cost.
The crowd mutters support for Wakasa's position and
they start to direct their anger back toward the
Federation officers.
INDIANS
That's right. We're not leaving.
Get out of here! Go back to the
Federation and leave us alone.
This is our home. You're not
wanted here. etc.
Worf can see that this situation is rapidly getting out
of hand. He takes a couple of steps away and hits his
combadge.
WORF
(sotto, to com)
Worf to Picard. An armed group of
Indians has taken two Cardassian
prisoners. The situation is
extremely volatile. Request
instructions.
38 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
Where Picard and Gul Evek are listening to Worf's
report.
PICARD
Stand-by, Mister Worf.
(urgent, to Evek)
Have your ship lock-on to your
people and beam them out of there
now, before something happens.
GUL EVEK
(outraged)
My people? What about these
Indians of yours -- they've taken
hostages. This planet is ours,
Captain, and we will not be chased
away by some unruly crowd.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FIVE 58.
38 CONTINUED:
GUL EVEK (Cont'd)
(hits combadge)
Gul Evek to the Vetar.
CARDASSIAN COM VOICE
This is Glin Telak aboard the
Vetar. Go Ahead.
GUL EVEK
Two of our men on the surface have
been taken prisoner. Prepare to
send an armed squad to rescue them
and to occupy the village.
Picard moves closer to him... events are quickly
escalating out of anyone's control.
PICARD
Gul Evek, those people down there
are Federation citizens and I am
sworn to protect them. If your
troops attack the village, my
security forces will respond...
GUL EVEK
I hope you realize the
consequences of Federation
officers firing on Cardassian
troops...
PICARD
I do. That's why we need to stop
this now, before it's too late.
39 EXT. INDIAN VILLAGE - DAY (OPTICAL)
As before. Worf is trying to reason with Wakasa, but
the tension level is steadily rising.
WORF
I cannot allow you to hold these
men as prisoners.
WAKASA
You have no authority here.
Suddenly, in the flash of an eye, one of the Cardassian
troopers takes advantage of the distraction of Worf and
Wakasa and GRABS a PHASER from one of the Indians. He
whips it up and FIRES at an Indian.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FIVE 59.
39 CONTINUED: (2)
WESLEY
I don't understand...
LAKANTA
You've found a new beginning for
yourself... the first steps on a
journey that few humans will ever
take.
WESLEY
Who are you?
Lakanta smiles and then suddenly TRANSFORMS into
another person -- the TRAVELLER.
WESLEY
(continuing, shocked)
The Traveller...
TRAVELLER
I've been waiting a long time for
this moment, Wesley.
WESLEY
So my experience in the Habak...
my vision of my father... the
things he said to me... those were
all your doing?
TRAVELLER
I merely opened the door for
you... what you experienced came
from your own mind... your own
spirit if you wish.
(beat)
I hoped that you would open your
mind to new possibilities...
(indicates scene around
them)
And you did. You pulled yourself
out of time... don't you see?
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT FIVE 60.
39 CONTINUED: (3)
TRAVELLER (Cont'd)
You've evolved to a new level...
you're ready to explore places
where thought and energy combine
in ways you cannot even imagine.
I will be your guide... if you'd
like.
Wesley is tempted... then looks back at the strange
setting of the two groups caught in the moment of
conflict.
WESLEY
What about them? I can't just
leave them like this.
TRAVELLER
They must find their own
destinies, Wesley. It is not our
place to interfere.
WESLEY
(anguished)
But...
TRAVELLER
Have faith in their abilities to
solve their problems on their own.
Wesley is reluctant... but finally he nods. The
Traveller smiles and then they both walk away -- and as
they leave our view, TIME RESUMES. The crowd scatters
as phaser shots rip through the air.
40 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard and Gul Evek have now moved to the Bridge and
are standing near the Tactical station. Riker is at
Tactical with an N.D. Officer, monitoring the situation
on the planet. The ship is at RED ALERT and there is
a sense of urgency in the air.
RIKER
The Cardassian ship is powering
its weapons and Transporters.
CARDASSIAN COM VOICE
This is the Vetar to Gul Evek.
Our troops are under attack. They
are requesting immediate
assistance. What are your orders?
Picard steps in to make a final appeal.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FIVE 61.
40 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Evek, the last war caused massive
destruction... took millions of
lives. Don't send our two peoples
back down that path... not like
this. History is in your hands --
right now. Give us one last
chance for peace.
Evek looks at him... Picard holds his gaze and Evek
tries to fight the instinct building within him to
fight back.
CARDASSIAN COM VOICE
Gul Evek! What are your orders?
Can we open fire?
Evek finally hits the combadge.
GUL EVEK
Evek to the Vetar... lock on to
our troops on the surface... and
beam them aboard.
CARDASSIAN COM VOICE
But sir, they have been fired upon
and --
GUL EVEK
(harsh)
Those are my orders. Carry them
out.
CARDASSIAN COM VOICE
Yes, sir.
GUL EVEK
I had three sons, Captain. I lost
two of them in the war. I don't
want to lose the last one.
PICARD
(to Riker)
Beam up our Away Team immediately,
Number One.
RIKER
Aye, sir.
OFF Picard's look of relief...
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT FIVE 62.
41 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship in orbit.
42 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
Picard, Gul Evek, and Anthwara are seated at the table.
PICARD
Anthwara... I want to make
absolutely sure you understand the
implications of this agreement.
By giving up your status as
Federation citizens... any future
request you or your people make
for assistance from Starfleet will
go unanswered. You will be on
your own... and under Cardassian
jurisdiction.
ANTHWARA
I understand, Captain. And we are
prepared to take that risk.
(to Gul Evek)
Will the Cardassian government
honor the agreement you've made
here?
GUL EVEK
I believe that I can convince them
this is an... equitable solution.
I cannot speak for every
Cardassian you will encounter...
but if you leave us alone... I
suspect that we will do the same.
(to Picard)
Will this be acceptable to
Starfleet Command?
PICARD
It will take some doing... but
with Admiral Necheyev's support,
I think they'll go along with it
in the end.
GUL EVEK
(stands)
Then if there is nothing else, I
will return to my ship. I have a
rather... long report to write.
Captain... Anthwara...
Gul Evek EXITS. Anthwara stands to follow him, then
turns to Picard.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT FIVE 63.
42 CONTINUED:
ANTHWARA
I was right, Captain... you didn't
take us from our land... and you
have wiped clean a very old stain
of blood.
Anthwara then EXITS. OFF Picard's reaction...
CUT TO:
43 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship in orbit.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log: Stardate 47755.3.
The Enterprise is preparing to
leave Dorvan Five. But former
cadet Wesley Crusher will be
staying behind. It seems that
during the crisis, he met... an
old friend.
44 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Wesley is saying good-bye to Beverly and Picard. There
is an N.D. Transporter Chief at the console.
PICARD
Where will you go?
WESLEY
The Traveller said that my...
studies will begin with these
people. He said they're... aware
of many things... and that I
could learn a lot from them.
(with humor)
Just what I needed... more
studying.
BEVERLY
Somehow I think you'll manage.
WESLEY
Me too.
Picard shakes his hand.
STAR TREK: "Journey's End" REV. 01/21/94 - ACT FIVE 64.
44 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Well... good luck, Mister...
(with affection)
... good luck Wesley.
WESLEY
Thank you, sir. For a lot of
things.
Picard smiles and then Wesley turns to his mother and
gives her a big, heartfelt hug. Beverly's eyes are
teary... and she gropes for something to say.
BEVERLY
(laughing and crying)
Remember to... dress warmly in
those... other planes of
existence.
WESLEY
(laughing)
I will.
(beat)
Good-bye, Mom.
Wesley steps away and he stands on the platform.
PICARD
(to N.D.)
Energize.
Wesley DEMATERIALIZES. A quiet beat between Picard and
Beverly. She smiles at him... grateful for him just
being here. He puts his arm in hers and they head for
the doors. As they EXIT...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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