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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Bloodlines"
#40277-274
Written by
Nick Sagan
Directed by
Les Landau
THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Copyright 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 This script is not for publication or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
FEBRUARY 9, 1994
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/10/94 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Bloodlines"
CAST
PICARD BOK
RIKER JASON
DATA BIRTA
BEVERLY TOL
TROI RHODES
WORF COM VOICE
GEORDI
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES N.D FERENGI
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Bloodlines"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
BRIDGE
READY ROOM
TRANSPORTER ROOM
SICKBAY
PICARD'S QUARTERS
BEVERLY'S OFFICE
ENGINEERING
TEN FORWARD
CORRIDOR
HOLODECK/CAVES
DANIEL'S QUARTERS
FERENGI SHIP
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Bloodlines"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
VIGO VEE-go
DAIMON DAY-mon
CAMOR KAY-more
GORLAN GORE-lun
DICHROMIC die-KRO-mik
BIRTA BERR-tuh
DORIAS doe-RYE-us
XENDI KABU zen-dee KA-boo
B'ZAL buh-ZALL
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Bloodlines"
TEASER
FADE IN:
A1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE
at impulse.
1 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
RIKER, DATA and WORF are at their usual stations, along
with assorted SUPERNUMERARIES. There's a feeling of
urgency in the air. PICARD ENTERS from his Ready Room.
PICARD
Report.
RIKER
There's an object of some kind
closing in on our position.
PICARD
On screen.
The VIEWSCREEN magnifies to display a metallic PROBE.
DATA
(off console)
It appears to be an unmanned probe --
approximately half a meter in
diameter. It has no identifiable
armaments.
WORF
We are being hailed...
Worf looks down at his console, makes a correction.
WORF
(to Picard)
You are being hailed, sir -- by
name.
Picard and Riker exchange a glance -- what could this
be all about?
PICARD
Open a channel.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - TEASER 1A.
1 CONTINUED:
Worf works his panel.
PICARD
This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of
the --
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - TEASER 2.
1 CONTINUED: (2)
Worf interrupts with urgency --
WORF
I am reading a power surge --
RIKER
Shields up.
On the VIEWSCREEN we see a BEAM shoot out from the
probe toward us -- everyone tenses for impact... but
nothing happens. Data studies his console with
interest.
DATA
The beam appears to contain
holographic imaging information...
RIKER
It's trying to project
something...
PICARD
Isolate the bandwidth and let the
signal through the shields.
Data works his console; after a moment a TRANSLUCENT
HOLOGRAM shimmers into being near the door to Picard's
Ready Room -- it is the Ferengi, DAIMON BOK, who once
swore vengeance on Picard...
PICARD
Bok...
BOK
I trust you remember me, Picard,
because I haven't forgotten you...
or how you murdered my son...
Bok's eyes are full of hate... since this is prerecorded,
he should not appear to be interacting with
our people.
BOK
For fifteen years I've thought
about how to avenge his death...
but nothing I could do to you
could equal what you did to me...
until now.
Bok smiles, but there's no mirth in it.
BOK
You thought you could hide him
from me, didn't you? But I found
out about him... Jason Vigo is as
good as dead.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - TEASER 3.
1 CONTINUED: (3)
Bok's eyes go cold with hatred.
BOK
I'm going to kill your son,
Picard, just like you killed
mine...
Picard looks utterly baffled -- his son? With a
taunting smile the hologram DISAPPEARS. Off Picard's
reaction we...
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT ONE 4.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)
2 INT. BRIDGE -- CONTINUOUS
All eyes are on Picard. He's said nothing to indicate
what he thinks of Bok's claim... and no one's about to
ask.
PICARD
(to Worf)
Put a tractor beam on that probe
and determine if it's safe to beam
it aboard. I want to know where
it came from.
He turns to Data.
PICARD
Mister Data, see if there's any
mention of a Jason Vigo in
Federation records.
(beat)
You might start with Miranda Vigo --
she was born on New Gaul about
forty years ago...
DATA
Yes, sir.
Data heads for aft science. Picard turns to Riker.
PICARD
Contact the Ferengi Government and
find out what you can about Bok.
He was wearing a Daimon's uniform --
if he's regained his rank, I want
to know why.
And with that, Picard EXITS to his Ready Room, leaving
everyone to wonder what's going through his mind.
3 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it hangs in space.
4 INT. READY ROOM
where Picard is staring out his window, lost in
thought. The door CHIMES.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT ONE 5.
4 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Come.
Riker ENTERS carrying a PADD.
RIKER
The Ferengi Government is debating
an amendment to the Rules of
Acquisition...
(wry)
-- it might be a while before they
get back to us...
Picard nods vaguely. Riker indicates the PADD he's
holding.
RIKER
Data found out that the woman you
mentioned does have a son named
Jason.
Picard takes this in, but gives away nothing.
RIKER
This is the most recent picture we
could find.
He sets the PADD on Picard's desk, and the Captain
turns from the window and studies it for a beat.
5 INSERT - THE PADD
showing the picture of a ten year old boy.
6 RESUME SCENE
Picard asks a question that could confirm or disprove
Bok's assertion.
PICARD
How old is the boy now?
RIKER
Twenty three.
Picard's mental calculation is internal; he gives away
nothing.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - ACT ONE 6.
6 CONTINUED:
RIKER
He and his mother left Earth about
six years ago and settled on Camor
Five. That's all we know, the
planet's records are practically
non-existent.
Picard speaks to the com system.
PICARD
Picard to Bridge. Set course for
the Camor system, warp five.
COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
Thinking that Picard isn't going to say anything more,
Riker turns to leave.
PICARD
Wil... I appreciate your not
asking, but you have the right to
know...
He turns to face Riker.
PICARD
There is a possibility that the
boy is my son... I was involved
with his mother for a short time
about twenty four years ago. I
met her through a friend during
shore-leave on Earth. It was all
very romantic...
(smiles)
-- probably because we both knew
I'd be leaving in two weeks... we
kept in touch for a short while,
but we never managed to get
together again...
RIKER
And she never said anything about
being pregnant... ?
PICARD
No... either Bok's got it wrong
and I'm not the father, or Miranda
decided she wanted to raise the
child on her own. Quite frankly
it wouldn't surprise me. She was
very independent... very strong-willed...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT ONE 7.
6 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
You'd have to be to get by on
Camor Five.
PICARD
Whether he's really my son or not,
the fact is he's in danger. Bok
tried to kill me six years ago...
I have no doubt he intends to make
good on his threat against the
boy...
Riker acknowledges this grim fact...
7 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
entering orbit of Camor Five...
8 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard and Riker now in the command area, Data at Aft
Science, Worf at Tactical.
RIKER
Anything?
WORF
There are no Ferengi vessels
within range of our scanners...
Data turns from aft science.
DATA
Captain, I have been unable to
find any information about Jason
Vigo's current whereabouts...
PICARD
What about his mother's?
DATA
No, sir.
Picard considers for a beat.
PICARD
Miranda was trained as a
botanist... she used to talk
about running a farm some day. We
might start with the agricultural
areas.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - ACT ONE 8.
8 CONTINUED:
DATA
That would significantly narrow
our search; the only cultivated
land is on the southern continent,
and there are relatively few
people engaged in agricultural
activities.
PICARD
There can't be too many non-Camorites
among them. Try
scanning for human life-signs.
Data works his console, and uncovers the following
little by little.
DATA
I am detecting seven humans...
three are female... however they
are all too young to be Miranda
Vigo.
PICARD
What about males?
Data works his console for a beat.
DATA
One is an infant... another is
elderly... and two are middleaged.
PICARD
That's seven, you said there were
eight humans.
DATA
(works)
I am having difficulty getting a
clear reading on the eighth...
(works console)
-- the individual appears to be
located approximately two
kilometers beneath the planet's
surface.
Picard and Riker exchange a glance over this odd
information.
PICARD
Male or female?
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT ONE 8A.
8 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
(off console)
Male... adult... between twenty
and thirty years old.
Picard reacts -- it could be Jason.
RIKER
No one in their right mind would
go that far underground alone.
PICARD
Unless he was forced to.
WORF
(off console)
Sir, I am reading seismic
instability in the area. He is in
danger.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT ONE 9.
8 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
Relay his coordinates to the
Transporter Room and have them
beam him aboard.
Picard starts for the Turbolift.
9 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard steps into the room, where JASON VIGO is in the
process of MATERIALIZING. He is a handsome youth of
about twenty-three, wearing high-tech rock climbing
gear that's covered in dust. He's in the position of
someone who was just scaling a rock face.
When he fully materializes he whirls around --
JASON
What the... ?
He stops, confused by the sudden change in locale. He
locks eyes with Picard and frowns, realizing that he's
been beamed aboard a Federation Starship.
JASON
This is a Federation ship...
PICARD
That's right. I'm Captain
Picard... Jean-Luc Picard.
Jason doesn't seem to recognize the name...
JASON
(with irony)
I realize I wasn't supposed to be
spelunking that cave, but don't
you have something better to do?
He says this with an easy and disarming smile.
PICARD
We thought you were in danger.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT ONE 10.
9 CONTINUED:
JASON
Oh... well... I wasn't. Maybe you
should just beam me back where I
was?
PICARD
Are you Jason Vigo?
Jason is clearly taken by surprise; why are these
people looking for him? He decides to dissemble.
JASON
I... know him. Is he in trouble?
Picard isn't entirely sure whether he believes him or
not.
PICARD
In a manner of speaking...
someone's made a threat against
his life.
Jason's face blanches -- Picard's instincts tell him
why...
PICARD
Jason... I'm an old friend of your
Mother's. I came here because
you're in danger.
Jason isn't about to keep pretending... he's too
worried for that.
JASON
Why would anyone want to kill me?
Picard takes a breath and comes out with it.
PICARD
The person who made the threat is
under the impression that... that
you are my son...
Jason reacts to this bombshell... after a moment of
stunned silence...
JASON
Am I... ?
PICARD
I don't know...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT ONE 11.
9 CONTINUED: (2)
JASON
My mother never told me who my
father was... just that he was in
Starfleet.
PICARD
Perhaps we should contact her... ?
Jason reacts, looks away...
JASON
She... died a few years ago...
Picard take in this sad piece of news.
PICARD
I'm sorry...
Jason nods, but says nothing.
PICARD
Jason... I think it's important
that we find out one way or
another. Would you be willing to
permit a genetic test?
Jason acknowledges with a nod.
JASON
If I'm not your son... is this
person still going to want to kill
me?
PICARD
Once he's made aware of the fact,
I expect he won't...
JASON
(wry)
In that case you won't mind my
saying that I hope you're not my
father...
Jason and Picard share a smile and start toward the
door...
INT. SICKBAY
BEVERLY draws blood from Jason's neck with a DEVICE
that looks like a hypospray. She takes the blood
sample over to the Sickbay computers, and while she
executes the genetic test, Picard and Jason continue to
talk.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT ONE 12-13.
10 CONTINUED:
PICARD
What were you doing down in that
cave? Are you a seismologist?
JASON
(shaking his head)
No, I just enjoy climbing.
PICARD
Without an antigrav harness... ?
JASON
They get in the way...
Picard keeps his reaction to himself.
PICARD
So... what do you do?
JASON
I'm... between jobs right now.
PICARD
I see...
Picard's at a loss as to what to talk about, and an
awkward silence settles between them. Mercifully,
Beverly calls them over to the MONITOR she's studying,
which shows a DNA DOUBLE-HELIX STRAND rotating in
place.
BEVERLY
Excuse me, gentlemen, but I have
the results if you want to hear
them.
They approach her, and she indicates the DNA on the
monitor.
BEVERLY
(to Jason)
Your genetic code is a cross
between the DNA of your mother,
Miranda Vigo, and your father --
Jean-Luc Picard.
OFF their reactions...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT TWO 14.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
11 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS
where Picard has brought Jason to talk privately.
Jason is walking around looking at Picard's things. He
stops when he sees Picard's archaeological collection.
JASON
What is all this... ?
PICARD
Archaeological fragments I've
collected over the years...
Picard crosses over and shows him a small stone with
hieroglyphics on it.
PICARD
(continuing)
This is a Silvan glyph stone...
He shows him a TBD artifact.
PICARD
(continuing)
And this is a Gorlan prayer
stick... it's extremely rare...
JASON
Is it valuable... ?
PICARD
Not really. Only to students of
archaeology like myself. Still,
I had to give up a very old bottle
of Saurian brandy for it.
JASON
I'd say you got taken.
PICARD
Perhaps... but I value it
nonetheless...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT TWO 15.
11 CONTINUED:
JASON
On Camor, something has value if
you can eat it or sell it...
everything else is a luxury.
Picard sets down the artifact, uncomfortable, not
knowing how to reach out to this defensive young man.
After a beat...
PICARD
Would you like some tea?
JASON
No. Thanks.
PICARD
Something else?
Jason shakes his head, unforthcoming. Picard goes to
the replicator.
PICARD
Tea, Earl Grey, hot.
Neither man talks until we hear the SOUND of the
replicator and Picard gets his tea. He turns back to
Jason, gamely tries to proceed.
PICARD
Well. I'm sure this whole thing
is as much a surprise to you as it
is to me...
Jason gives a small shrug.
PICARD
I'll be honest with you, Jason.
I was with your mother for only a
short time. I would like to have
known her better... but it didn't
work out that way.
This seems to have touched a chord. Jason looks down,
gives a small nod.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT TWO 16.
11 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
You look a lot like her -- it's
your eyes, I think...
Again, Jason doesn't reply, though we get the feeling
there are a lot of feelings churning inside him.
PICARD
(continuing)
I want to be clear about one thing --
your mother didn't tell me about
you. If she had... I would have
been part of your life.
Jason turns and looks Picard in the eye for maybe the
first time in the scene.
JASON
I guess that's not what she
wanted.
There's a moment of awkward silence, then Jason stands.
JASON
I think I'd like to go back to the
surface.
PICARD
It would be best if you stayed
aboard the Enterprise... until we
can resolve the situation with
Bok.
JASON
What is the situation with Bok,
anyway? Why does he want me dead?
PICARD
Years ago, I was forced to destroy
a starship that was under his
son's command. Apparently Bok
feels it would be fitting
vengeance to kill my son.
Jason absorbs this.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT TWO 17.
11 CONTINUED: (3)
JASON
I can't hide forever.
PICARD
Of course not. We're trying to
locate Bok... I intend to confront
him, settle this matter.
JASON
How long will that take?
There's no real answer to the question.
PICARD
I assure you -- no one's more
eager to get this behind us than
I am.
Jason stares at him for a beat, then shrugs.
JASON
Where do I stay?
PICARD
We'll give you quarters.
Jason grabs his backpack, heads for the door.
JASON
Okay. Let's go.
PICARD
Jason... your being here... I hope
it will give us the chance to get
to know each other.
Jason looks away, doesn't respond to the offer of
friendship Picard has made. He EXITS, and Picard is
left with nothing to do but follow.
12 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Riker in the command area, Worf at Tactical. Picard is
with Data and GEORDI at aft science.
GEORDI
We managed to shut down the
probe's power systems so we could
beam it aboard, but it's not going
to be easy to figure out where it
came from.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - ACT TWO 17A.
12 CONTINUED:
DATA
Bok took the precaution of
encrypting the probe's
navigational systems so that we
would be unable to decipher its
flight path.
GEORDI
We ran an analysis of the probe's
hull -- from the energy signatures
and particle deposits we found, it
looks like it travelled through a
Dichromic Nebula, was exposed to
an intensive gravimetric
distortion, and passed within a
light year of a class four pulsar.
DATA
Those phenomena are relatively
common -- we would need to
identify at least one of them
specifically in order to postulate
a flight path.
Picard gives a frustrated nod.
PICARD
Understood.
WORF
(off console)
Sir, incoming message from Daimon
Birta.
PICARD
On screen.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - ACT TWO 18.
12 CONTINUED: (2)
Worf works his controls and a grand looking Ferengi
APPEARS on the VIEWSCREEN -- DAIMON BIRTA. He's
speaking from a Ferengi ship's Bridge, and behind him
we see a BANNER that bears his personal crest.
PICARD
Thank you for taking the time to
talk to us, Daimon.
BIRTA
I understand you have a problem.
PICARD
Yes, it concerns Daimon Bok.
BIRTA
Bok is no Daimon. He was relieved
of command six years ago -- he was
unstable, dangerous. We had to
confine him to Rog Prison.
PICARD
But he's no longer there?
BIRTA
(matter of fact)
He was able to buy himself out
about two years ago.
PICARD
Buy himself out?
BIRTA
He paid his debt to society.
Picard decides not to get into this.
PICARD
Considering that he is dangerous
and unstable, I trust you've kept
track of him?
BIRTA
He's a private citizen. We take
no responsibility for him.
Picard feels himself growing frustrated.
PICARD
I see. Do you have any idea of
his present whereabouts?
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - ACT TWO 19.
12 CONTINUED: (3)
BIRTA
I understand he was seen in the
Dorias cluster not too long ago...
Picard can't help but frown at the vagueness of this
information (behind him, however, Data and Geordi take
this information and set to work).
PICARD
That cluster consists of over
twenty star systems...
Birta smiles as if it were nothing.
BIRTA
You don't have to thank me,
Captain.
And with that the VIEWSCREEN returns to a starfield.
Geordi turns from the console where he and Data are
working.
GEORDI
Believe it or not, sir -- that
might've given us the fix we
needed. There's a nebula in the
Dorias cluster that matches the
particle signature we found on the
probe.
DATA
(working)
There is a class four pulsar three
light years from the nebula -- my
calculations indicate that the
probe was launched in the Xendi
Kabu system.
PICARD
(to helm)
Plot a course and take us out of
orbit.
Off Picard's steely determination...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT TWO 20.
13 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
at warp.
13A INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE
where Beverly is working. After a moment, Picard
appears at the door. Beverly smiles and waves him in.
BEVERLY
Jean-Luc... come in.
As he takes a seat --
PICARD
I think I need to talk to a
parent.
Beverly understand immediately, smiles.
BEVERLY
What's he like?
Picard takes a moment, tries to assess the question.
PICARD
I'm not sure I can tell you. He's
put up so many barriers... I don't
really know what's underneath.
BEVERLY
It would certainly be
understandable if he couldn't
accept you right away...
PICARD
I can't imagine that he'll ever
accept me. He won't even talk to
me.
Beverly ponders this, wants to offer help.
BEVERLY
Keep in mind... he's had twenty
years to be angry that his father
wasn't there... it'll take time to
get over those feelings -- but I
think it's possible.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT TWO 20A.
13A CONTINUED:
PICARD
Perhaps. But surely it would be
wrong of me to force the issue.
Beverly senses a kind of relief in Picard as he says
this.
PICARD
(continuing)
He's made it clear he doesn't want
to pursue a relationship... I
believe I should respect his
feelings.
Beverly takes a beat... speaks carefully...
BEVERLY
Of course you want to take your
cues from him... move slowly...
but you might want to keep trying
to get through those barriers.
But Picard clings to his choice.
PICARD
What I sense about this young
man... is that he's very
independent.
(beat)
I think it's best if I leave him
alone. Let him come to me if he
wants.
Beverly regards him, smiles, shrugs, knowing him well
enough not to engage in an argument.
BEVERLY
Maybe you're right.
(beat)
I just think you should consider
one thing.
He gives her a questioning look.
BEVERLY
(continuing)
Are you really thinking about
what's best for Jason... or
easiest for you?
And for that insightful question, Picard has no answer.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT TWO 20B.
14 INT. JASON'S QUARTERS
where Jason is now in CIVILIAN CLOTHES. He's working
on his climbing gear, wrapping and knotting ropes, etc.
The door CHIMES.
JASON
Yeah...
The door opens, revealing TROI in the doorway. Jason
can't help but notice what an attractive woman she is.
TROI
Hello, Jason. I'm Deanna Troi...
the ship's Counselor.
JASON
Come in...
He steps aside so she can ENTER, giving her a subtle,
appreciative glance as she passes. He gestures for her
to take a seat.
JASON
Did Captain Picard ask you to come
talk to me?
TROI
No... I just came to see how you
were doing. A lot's happened in
the last few hours... I thought
you might want to talk about it.
JASON
I'll be all right...
(smiles)
People have wanted to kill me
before...
We're seeing another side of Jason -- while he was
taciturn with Picard, he's charming and roguish with
Troi.
TROI
But you've never met your father
before.
JASON
I have to admit I never thought I
would.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT TWO 21.
14 CONTINUED:
TROI
It must be somewhat
overwhelming...
Jason looks at her... he's playing her, gauging her
responses to him, adopting a vulnerability.
JASON
I am a little shaky.
TROI
Of course. That's only natural.
He gives her an endearing smile.
JASON
But you know what? Just talking
to you... I feel better already.
Troi's instincts are flagged... this doesn't have the
sound of sincerity.
TROI
How did you feel about the Captain --
about your father?
JASON
(shrugs)
He's okay. A little stiff.
(beat)
Where are you from?
TROI
I was born on Betazed...
JASON
Do all the women there have eyes
like yours?
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT TWO 22.
14 CONTINUED: (2)
Troi realizes she has to deal with the situation.
TROI
Jason... I came here to talk to
you because I'm the ship's
counselor... if you don't want to
talk to me in that way, I think I
should go.
He backs off immediately, tries to make it seem as if
she's over-reacting.
JASON
Fine...
She stands and crosses toward the door.
TROI
You're welcome to make an
appointment to come by my office.
He flashes her another smile.
JASON
Maybe I'll do just that.
She EXITS and the door closes... he smiles to himself,
enjoying the game.
15 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it drops out of warp.
16 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS
where he's asleep in bed. After a moment, we hear the
sound of a man's voice... soft, taunting...
BOK
(off screen)
Picard... can you hear me?
Picard wakes... and finds himself staring into Daimon
Bok's eyes. The Ferengi stands at the foot of the bed,
ominous, menacing...
BOK
(continuing)
I will kill him, Picard. And
there's nothing you can do about
it.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - 02/09/94 - ACT TWO 22A.
16 CONTINUED:
Picard quickly reaches over to activate the COMPAD by
his bed.
PICARD
Security to Captain's quarters.
When he turns back the Ferengi is gone. Picard only
took his eyes off him for a second and there was no
sound to indicate transport -- it's as if Bok vanished
into thin air.
Off Picard's expression we...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT THREE 23.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
17 INT. ENGINEERING
Twenty minutes later. Picard and Worf watch Geordi as
he works a console.
WORF
Our shields were up; how could he
have beamed through them?
GEORDI
I don't think he did. Sensor logs
don't show any sign of an
intruder.
PICARD
Could it have been another
hologram?
GEORDI
I don't think so... something has
to generate a hologram -- we would
have detected it.
Picard considers for a moment.
PICARD
Bok once used a mind control
device to make me hallucinate.
GEORDI
That device gave off a very
specific energy signature... I'm
not reading anything like it.
WORF
Could he have modified the device
so he could use it without being
detected?
GEORDI
It's possible... I'll recalibrate
the sensors to scan for low
intensity transmissions. And just
to be sure, I'll sweep your
quarters with a resonance scanner.
PICARD
Good. Keep me posted.
Geordi moves off, and Picard turns to Worf.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT THREE 24.
17 CONTINUED:
PICARD
I want you to assign a security
detail to Jason.
WORF
What about yourself?
PICARD
I'm not the target of Bok's
threats. Jason is.
Picard heads for the door. But before he gets there,
Data intercepts him.
DATA
Captain, I have compiled all
available records pertaining to
Jason Vigo's criminal record, and --
PICARD
(cutting him off)
His criminal record?
DATA
Yes, sir. He has been charged
three times for petty theft, twice
for disorderly conduct, and
several dozen times for
trespassing.
PICARD
Trespassing?
DATA
I believe the charges were related
to his climbing activities in the
caves underneath the planet's
surface.
Picard looks dismayed. Data misinterprets the
Captain's reaction.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT THREE 25.
17 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
(continuing)
This is the information you
requested, is it not?
PICARD
Yes, thank you.
Preoccupied by what he's just learned, Picard turns and
EXITS. Off Data's face as he watches him go...
18 INT. TEN FORWARD
It is morning. Jason is getting a GLASS of ORANGE
JUICE from the BARTENDER. When he crosses away, TWO
SECURITY OFFICERS follow him -- a male N.D. named
GARVEY, and female, LIEUTENANT RHODES.
He crosses up to look out the windows for a moment, but
finds that it's hard to relax with the guards so close.
JASON
What was your name again?
RHODES
Lieutenant Rhodes.
JASON
Actually, I meant your first name.
Jason asks this with a smile, and Rhodes momentarily
lets down her business-like demeanor.
RHODES
Sandra...
JASON
Well, Sandra... do you think you
could give me some room?
RHODES
We're supposed to be keeping an
eye on you.
JASON
Don't you think you can keep an
eye on me from over there?
Reluctantly, Rhodes and Garvey withdraw... Jason turns
back to the starscape, taking it in. He goes to take
a sip of his juice but strangely, his hand starts to
shake -- he tries to make it stop, but it only gets
worse.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT THREE 26.
18 CONTINUED:
Not wanting anyone to see, he hurriedly sets the glass
down on a nearby table.
Suddenly --
PICARD
(off-screen)
Good morning...
Jason turns to see that Picard has come up behind him.
JASON
I thought you said your ship was
the safest place I could be.
(off reaction)
Why the guards?
Picard isn't happy about having to divulge the reason.
PICARD
Because... Bok appeared in my
quarters last night.
Jason gives him a wary, surprised look.
PICARD
It may not have been Bok -- just
an image of him. We're
investigating.
JASON
Look, maybe you should just drop
me off somewhere and let me watch
out for myself.
PICARD
I don't think that's wise...
JASON
I've been doing it since I was
fifteen.
PICARD
I know you have. But Bok is
extremely dangerous. He has a
starship, technology --
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT THREE 27.
18 CONTINUED: (2)
JASON
All right, all right. I'll stay
here.
There is an uncomfortable moment as Jason stares out
the window, simmering. At his point, the easiest thing
for Picard would be to leave. But Beverly's question
nags him, and he tries to hang in there, keep drawing
Jason out.
PICARD
You seem to enjoy rock climbing.
Our Holodeck can create some very
challenging climbs.
Jason turns and looks at him.
PICARD
(continuing)
Why don't I take you down there
and show you how to use the
programs?
JASON
Thanks. But I can figure it out
myself.
PICARD
Perhaps we could do a climb
together...
(off Jason's look)
I'm probably not as skilled as
you, but I'm not inexperienced.
JASON
I kind of prefer to climb alone.
PICARD
Of course.
(beat)
There are other sports programs...
fending, for example. Have you
ever fenced?
JASON
Hardly.
PICARD
I think it might appeal to you.
It's very physical... demanding --
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT THREE 28.
18 CONTINUED: (3)
Jason understands what Picard is trying to do... and
finds the whole situation unbearably awkward.
JASON
Look... I'm sorry...
(beat)
I appreciate what you're trying to
do. But Captain --
(shakes his head)
Captain, father, Jean-Luc -- I
don't even know what I'm supposed
to call you... after this thing
with Bok is over, I'm leaving. So
when you think about it, there's
really not much point in our
getting acquainted.
Picard is silent. The barriers are still erect.
JASON
(continuing)
Let me know when you catch him,
all right?
Jason turns and crosses away to EXIT Ten Forward,
followed by the guards. Off Picard's face as he
watches him go.
19 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it travels at impulse.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 47829.1.
We've been in the Xendi Kabu
system for over three hours, and
still no sign of Bok.
20 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard and Riker in the command area, Data at Ops, Worf
at tactical. Data complete an operation on his console
and turns to Riker.
DATA
I have completed a subspace
scan... there is an energy
residual that suggests that a
Ferengi vessel, possibly several,
was in this area within the last
eighteen hours.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT THREE 28A.
20 CONTINUED:
Picard takes this in. Geordi's com voice sounds.
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
La Forge to Bridge.
PICARD
Go ahead.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT THREE 29.
21 INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS
Geordi stands at the foot of Picard's bed, holding a
SCANNER like the one used in "Eye of the Beholder."
GEORDI
I've scanned your quarters, sir...
I haven't been able to find
anything that would explain Bok's
appearance.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Understood.
22 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Picard lets out an exasperated breath, hating to feel
this powerless. At the same time, Worf spots something
on his console.
WORF
(with surprise)
Captain, I am detecting an object
five thousand kilometers off our
starboard bow -- it is another
probe.
PICARD
Why didn't we detect it before?
WORF
It must have been cloaked, sir --
it appeared out of nowhere.
PICARD
On screen.
On the VIEWSCREEN we see a PROBE identical to the first
one Bok sent. Picard and Riker get to their feet and
gaze out at the rapidly approaching craft.
PICARD
(continuing)
Another holographic device?
DATA
I do not believe so, sir.
Worf reacts to his console.
WORF
(urgent)
Captain, the probe's systems are
overloading.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT THREE 29A.
22 CONTINUED:
RIKER
Red alert. Shields up!
On the VIEWSCREEN the probe EXPLODES in a BURST OF
BLINDING LIGHT...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/09/94 - ACT THREE 30.
22 CONTINUED: (2)
After the initial burst, the light spasmodically
continues, FLASHING ON AND OFF RAPID FIRE in a
complicated pattern, like an erratic pulsar.
In a few seconds, it's over -- all we see on the
Viewscreen is an empty starfield.
RIKER
(to Worf)
Damage report.
WORF
No damage, sir.
DATA
Captain, I do not believe it was
meant as an attack, but rather as
a message.
Data studies his console as he speaks.
PICARD
A message?
DATA
In B'Zal, a Ferengi code which
uses an alternating pattern of
light and darkness.
PICARD
Can you translate it?
DATA
I am attempting to do so...
(works)
The message appears to read: "My
revenge is at hand."
Picard's frustration is etched in his face.
PICARD
He's proved he can get to us
whenever he wants. What's he
waiting for?
Off Riker's face as he watches Picard EXIT to his Ready
Room.
23 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
where Picard is sitting at his desk, studying his
computer screen. After a moment, he stands and crosses
to the Replicator.
PICARD
Tea, earl grey -- hot.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/09/94 - ACT THREE 31.
23 CONTINUED:
He takes the CUP from the slot and when he turns back
to his desk he sees that Bok is sitting in his chair.
It's as if he appeared out of thin air. He smiles at
Picard, mirthless.
BOK
If you want me to stay and talk
you'd better not call for security
this time...
Picard decides not to call Security and see if he can
get any information out of him.
BOK
How do you like your boy, Captain?
Is he everything you'd always
hoped for?
PICARD
It's a risky game you're playing,
coming here. Next time we'll be
ready for you. Why don't we
settle this now?
BOK
How do you propose to do that,
Picard? You murdered my son.
PICARD
It was self-defense. He fired on
my ship.
BOK
You were in Ferengi space!
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT THREE 32.
23 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
I didn't know that. If he'd told
me I would have withdrawn.
(beat)
I'm sorry, but there's nothing I
can do to bring him back.
BOK
How touching. But your apology is
worthless to me. And I demand
that you repay me for my loss.
PICARD
(firm)
You can't put a price on a life.
BOK
Oh, but you can, Picard. You can
pay me with your son's life.
PICARD
No...
That mirthless grin spreads back over Bok's face.
BOK
I'm afraid you don't have any
choice. I insist on being paid...
Bok spins the chair around a full revolution... when it
stops and he's facing Picard again he begins to
DEMATERIALIZE in a strange, new TRANSPORTER EFFECT --
it's silent, and a little faster than what we're used
to seeing.
He's gone... Off Picard's grim expression...
24 INT. SICKBAY
Beverly is studying a readout on the main console -- a
PATIENT is laid out on the center bio-bed. After a
beat Beverly turns to a nearby N.D. NURSE.
BEVERLY
That should do it, but let's run
a level-three bio-scan just to be
sure.
The Nurse acknowledges and starts to cross away.
Suddenly a COM VOICE interrupts.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT THREE 33.
24 CONTINUED:
LT. RHODES'S COM VOICE
Rhodes to Sickbay! Medical
emergency -- deck nine, section
four!
Beverly grabs a MEDKIT and heads for the door, the
nurse right behind her.
25 INT. JASON'S QUARTERS
The two security officers step out of the way as
Beverly and the nurse rush into the room. There, on
the floor, Jason is twisting and thrashing in some kind
of violent, convulsive fit.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT FOUR 34.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
26 INT. SICKBAY
Jason is sitting up now, recovered but still shaken by
what happened. Beverly is scanning him with a
TRICORDER; Picard stands nearby, the guards at a
distance.
BEVERLY
Have you ever had a seizure like
this before?
As Jason talks, Beverly starts to prepare a HYPOSPRAY.
JASON
Not really... sometimes my hands
shake... but it's never been that
bad.
Jason is shaken, concerned as to what it all might
mean.
BEVERLY
When did it first start to happen?
JASON
A few months ago... do you have
any idea what's wrong with me?
What's happened has made Jason more vulnerable than
we've ever seen him. Beverly is gentle but candid.
BEVERLY
You have a condition called
Forrester-Trent syndrome. It's a
degenerative neurological disorder --
very rare.
Jason's face blanches when he hears this --
PICARD
What do you mean degenerative?
BEVERLY
If it goes untreated, it can lead
to paralysis... even death. I'm
starting you on a neuro-stabilization
regimen. If we're
lucky, we should be able to halt
the degeneration, maybe even
reverse it.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FOUR 35.
26 CONTINUED:
Jason is silent as Beverly administers the hypo; he's
trying to get his mind around everything that's
happened.
BEVERLY
(continuing)
The disease is hereditary.
(glances at Picard)
I know your father doesn't have
it... was your mother prone to
seizures?
JASON
Not that I know of.
Beverly considers what this might mean.
BEVERLY
There have been a few reported
cases where the disease was
instigated by random mutation...
(to Picard)
I'll run a micro-cellular scan to
see if that's what happened.
Picard acknowledges with a nod.
BEVERLY
(continuing, to Jason)
In the meantime, I want you to
take it easy, get some rest.
Jason nods and soberly EXITS the room... Beverly turns
to Picard, who's face shows his deep concern.
PICARD
Is he going to be all right... ?
BEVERLY
I wish I could say for certain.
There's no way to know how he'll
respond to the treatment.
PICARD
Is there any... facility we can
take him to -- where they might
have special expertise?
BEVERLY
I'm afraid there isn't. But I'll
do everything I can.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT FOUR 36.
26 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
I know you will... I'm sorry.
It's just hard for me to accept
that there's nothing I can do...
Beverly smiles gently.
BEVERLY
I understand...
PICARD
I've been thinking about what you
said the other day. You were
right, you know. I convinced
myself Jason didn't want me to
reach out to him...
(beat)
Because I don't have the faintest
idea how to do it.
Beverly regards him tenderly. Rarely does one see Jean-Luc
Picard at a loss.
BEVERLY
I don't think anyone is born
knowing how to be a parent. You
kind of figure it out as you go.
PICARD
But nothing I try seems to work.
BEVERLY
(a small smile)
I think anyone who's had a child
can relate to that.
(beat)
If there's one quality parenthood
tends to require -- it's patience.
PICARD
I'm just not sure that's going to
be enough in his case.
(beat)
I found out he has a criminal
record. Nothing terribly serious --
petty theft, that sort of thing --
but... he's a grown man. Is it
too late for him to turn around?
BEVERLY
That's really up to him.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FOUR 36A.
26 CONTINUED: (3)
BEVERLY
Maybe. But you can't blame
yourself for not having been
there. All you can do is be there
for him now.
He smiles back at her. Just talking to the voice of
experience is soothing.
PICARD
And be patient.
BEVERLY
And be patient.
27 INT. READY ROOM
Geordi and Data are scanning the room -- Data has a
TRICORDER, Geordi has the SCANNER that he used in
Picard's quarters. Picard ENTERS from the Bridge.
GEORDI
I think we've found something...
Data indicates the chair.
DATA
Bok was in direct contact with
this chair for an extended
period... it is showing a
distinctive subspace signature as
a result.
GEORDI
We think he's using some sort
of... subspace transporter to
beam aboard the Enterprise.
Picard reacts with surprise.
PICARD
My understanding is that such
devices were impractical.
DATA
The Federation abandoned its
research in the field because the
technology was found to be
unreliable... as well as extremely
energy intensive.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/09/94 - ACT FOUR 37.
27 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
In order to transport matter
through subspace, you have to put
it into a state of quantum flux --
it's very unstable.
DATA
The quantum effect would explain
why our sensors did not detect
Bok's presence.
GEORDI
It would also explain why he was
able to penetrate our shields.
PICARD
What range would this kind of
transporter have?
DATA
In theory it could operate over
several light years.
GEORDI
That means the probe that exploded
could have been beamed into
position from some point outside
sensor range.
DATA
If Bok uses his transporter again,
we may be able to trace the
subspace signature and locate his
ship.
Picard acknowledges, considers everything he's heard.
PICARD
Is there any way to keep him from
beaming aboard the Enterprise
again?
GEORDI
I don't think there is...
PICARD
If he has the ability to beam
aboard, he might be able to beam
someone away.
DATA
It is a possibility.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/09/94 - ACT FOUR 38.
27 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
I'm concerned that he's going to
try to take Daniel -- is there any
way we can protect him?
Data and Geordi consider for a beat.
GEORDI
We could keep a signal lock on him
at all times... if Bok tried to
beam him away, we might be able to
keep him from getting a pattern
lock.
DATA
In order to do so, we would have
to tie the ship's subspace field
coils into the transporter system.
PICARD
Make it so.
They acknowledge, and Picard turns and EXITS.
28 INT. CORRIDOR
Picard approaches the entrance to the Holodeck.
PICARD
Open.
The doors open and Picard steps inside.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT FOUR 39.
29 INT. HOLODECK/CAVES
Picard finds himself standing at the base of a
rockface, which Jason is scaling free-hand -- that is,
without ropes or other gear.
Picard approaches Rhodes and Garvey.
PICARD
Would you mind waiting outside?
Rhodes and Garvey EXIT. We HEAR the sound of the door
opening and closing behind them. Picard sees that
Jason has reached a LEDGE of sorts and pulled himself
on to it in order to rest.
He walks over to the foot of the rock-face and starts
to climb -- Jason watches as Picard expertly scales the
rockface. He can't help but be impressed by his
skill...
30 THE LEDGE
as Picard pulls himself on to it and catches his
breath.
JASON
Not bad...
There are small crushed pebbles on the ledge that
Jason, being a little uncomfortable in Picard's
presence, might occasionally toss into the distance.
PICARD
I like climbing. There's
something about... literally
having your fate in your own
hands.
A small laugh from Jason.
JASON
I know.
PICARD
I came to tell you that we may
have found a way to locate Bok's
ship... this might be over soon.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FOUR 40.
30 CONTINUED:
Jason gives him a surprised look.
JASON
You came all the way up here just
to tell me that?
PICARD
I thought it might make you feel
better.
JASON
Thanks.
(beat)
That was nice of you.
There is a slight receptivity in Jason that hasn't been
present before. Picard decides to take advantage of
the thaw. Jason has steadfastly refused to talk about
himself... but maybe there's another way in.
PICARD
Jason... after your mother and I
parted... I lost track of her
completely.
(beat)
I'd like to know more about what
happened to her... if you don't
mind telling me.
The barriers reset themselves slightly.
JASON
Like what?
PICARD
Well... why did you go to Camor?
It seems an unlikely place for a
woman and a child...
There is a brief silence... as though Picard has
touched a nerve. After a beat --
JASON
You know what she was like...
There is a tone in Jason's voice that is new --
vulnerable.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FOUR 41.
30 CONTINUED: (2)
JASON
See a stray cat -- take it in.
See someone cold -- give them your
coat.
PICARD
(smiling)
That was Miranda, all right.
Jason takes a breath, hesitates for a moment, as though
he's not going on. But it's as though talking about
his mother provides an access to his feelings that
comes in no other way. --
JASON
She heard about the children on
Camor who'd been orphaned during
the Cardassian war.
PICARD
(understanding)
I see...
JASON
(beat)
I was only ten when we went there.
I remember her telling me about
all the boys and girls who didn't
have anybody to take care of
them...
This is as much talk as Picard has heard from Jason.
Picard is silent, listening carefully.
JASON
So she found this big house...
practically falling apart... and
started rounding up children.
(beat)
Eventually, there were over forty
of them...
(beat)
She called it a school. She got
up before dawn and she went to bed
after midnight and in between she
never stopped working. She taught
everyone to read... she grew
vegetables in hardpan to feed
us... and she made sure we knew
how to sing.
(wry laugh)
That was important in a place like
Camor...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FOUR 41A.
30 CONTINUED: (3)
He trails off. Picard waits.
JASON
Then one day... two men attacked
her... on the street in broad
daylight... for the food she was
carrying...
(beat)
If she'd just given it to them,
they probably wouldn't have hurt
her. But she knew we needed the
food...
(beat)
So they killed her.
Simple words that carry a big wallop.
PICARD
I'm sorry...
JASON
Don't be sorry for me. My mother
made sure we were all tough enough
to make it.
Picard realizes that sheer determination covers a
wellspring of pain.
PICARD
Jason... isn't there some way I
can be a father to you?
No answer.
PICARD
My father and I were estranged...
he thought I should stay home and
tend the vineyards and I wanted to
join Starfleet. He died before we
could come to terms about it...
and I've regretted that all my
life.
(beat)
I don't want the same thing to
happen to us.
Jason is touched by the gesture... but can't shake the
demons inside him. Anguished --
JASON
Don't you understand? I'm not
anyone you'd want for a son.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FOUR 41B.
30 CONTINUED: (4)
JASON (Cont'd)
Trust me -- if you knew anything
about me, you wouldn't be trying
so hard.
PICARD
That's not so...
Jason can't withhold it any longer -- if Picard's going
to be so blind, so naive, he'll lay it out.
JASON
No? Well let me spell it out for
you. I've been in trouble since
I was a teenager... I steal, I
lie, I use people. I'm a
criminal. That's what your son
is.
PICARD
(beat)
I know.
Surprised, Jason turns to him.
PICARD
I'm aware of your trouble with the
Camor authorities.
JASON
You are?
PICARD
It doesn't change anything.
You're still my son. And, like it
or not, I'm your father. I don't
know what that means, but I know
it means something. That we're...
connected...
Picard senses that Jason is listening -- and that his
words have had an impact.
JASON
(very quietly)
Yes...
A brief silence. Where do they go from here?
PICARD
At the very least...
(smiles)
-- I know you'll never look at
your hairline the same way again.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/11/94 - ACT FOUR 42.
30 CONTINUED: (5)
Jason can't help but smile at this. They look at each
other for a moment... there's a connection between
them, nothing earth-shaking, but it's a first step...
PICARD
Come on -- let's get to the top of
this thing...
As they start to stand and turn to look at the rockface
above them...
31 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it moves at impulse.
32 INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE
Beverly is working at her desk. After a beat, Picard
ENTERS -- he's in a great mood, full of energy...
PICARD
You wanted to see me?
BEVERLY
It's about Jason...
He sees the look on Beverly's face -- it's clear she
has major news for him. He sinks into a chair,
prepares himself for the worst.
BEVERLY
(continuing)
I finished the micro-cellular scan
I was running... there's something
you need to know...
Off this moment...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FOUR 43.
33 INT. BRIDGE
Riker has command, Data at Ops, Worf at tactical.
N.D.s as needed. Riker is handing a PADD back to an
N.D. after having checked something over... suddenly --
DATA
(off console)
Sir... sensors detect a subspace
carrier wave heading toward the
ship...
(works)
-- its signature is consistent
with Bok's transporter.
RIKER
Can you tell what part of the ship
it's headed toward?
DATA
(works)
Not yet, Commander.
RIKER
(to Worf)
See if you can track the signature
and locate Bok's ship.
(to Com)
Geordi, are you ready down there?
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
I've got a signal lock on Jason.
RIKER
Riker to Captain --
34 INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE
where Picard and Beverly are still talking.
PICARD
Picard, here.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Bok is trying to use his
transporter.
Picard stands and heads for the door --
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FOUR 43A.
35 INT. BRIDGE
DATA
(off console)
The transporter beam is focusing
on deck nine, section four.
RIKER
Jason's quarters...
35A INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
where Geordi is working the console.
GEORDI
I'm on it, Commander.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FOUR 44.
36 INT. CORRIDOR
as Rhodes and Garvey EXIT to --
37 INT. JASON'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)
as Rhodes and Garvey burst into the room. Jason turns
away from the replicator where he was standing --
JASON
What's wrong?
Suddenly Jason starts to DEMATERIALIZE via the same
TRANSPORTER EFFECT that Bok used earlier.
RHODES
(hits combadge)
Security to Bridge -- Bok is
beaming Jason off the ship!
Jason stares in horror at his hands as they fade...
38 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
where Geordi is urgently working the transporter
console.
GEORDI
Initiating transport, now --
On the platform, we see Jason's body PARTIALLY
MATERIALIZE (this should be the familiar Starfleet
effect).
GEORDI
(continuing)
I'm losing his signal...
Jason's body starts to DEMATERIALIZE (this should be
Bok's transporter effect). Picard ENTERS the room and
sees what's happening --
GEORDI
(continuing)
Bok's re-establishing his lock...
Without hesitation, Picard moves toward the transporter
pad -- if necessary, he intends to throw himself into
the beam and be transported away as well.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FOUR 45.
38 CONTINUED:
But it's too late -- Jason's body completely VANISHES
before he can get there. Off Picard's face as he
realizes Jason is in Bok's clutches...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FIVE 46.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
39 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Riker in the command area, Data at Ops, Worf at
Tactical. N.D's as needed. Picard ENTERS from the
Turbolift; his step is urgent.
PICARD
Have you been able to locate Bok's
ship?
DATA
(as he works)
No, sir. The subspace signature
left by his transporter is
decaying more rapidly than
predicted -- it may not be
possible to trace it.
Picard takes in this grim news. Worf reacts to
something on his console --
WORF
(urgent)
Sir, another probe has
materialized five hundred
kilometers to starboard...
(off console)
-- it is sending a transmission.
PICARD
On screen.
The VIEWSCREEN fills with Bok's face, ugly with hate
and triumph. This is a pre-recorded message, not a
conversation.
BOK
This is a very special day,
Picard. Fifteen years ago you
took my son away from me... today,
I will take yours away from you.
It will be... our anniversary.
Bok steps aside and behind him we can see Jason in
shackles. Bok steps towards him and pulls out the
curved knife...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FIVE 47.
39 CONTINUED:
BOK
I wanted you to see him one last
time... so you could cherish his
memory forever...
And with that, the transmission ends and the VIEWSCREEN
reverts to a starfield. Bok's message is ominous, but
there's an opportunity in it.
DATA
I have traced the transporter beam
Bok used to send the probe -- His
ship is holding position
approximately three hundred
billion kilometers from here...
Picard reacts -- this is a long way away.
PICARD
Plot a course -- maximum warp.
When he gives this order it's with the knowledge that
it may be futile.
RIKER
(quiet)
Even at warp nine we won't get
there for almost twenty minutes...
Picard acknowledges with a grim nod...
PICARD
(to Data)
The modifications you made to our
Transporter... is there any way
you could try a subspace transport
from here and get me aboard Bok's
ship?
DATA
It may be possible, but it would
not be advisable.
That's good enough for Picard.
PICARD
(to Data)
You're with me.
And with that, Picard turns and heads for the Turbolift --
Data and Riker exchange a glance, then Data stands and
follows the Captain. Off this moment...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FIVE 48.
40 INT. FERENGI BRIDGE
TWO N.D. FERENGI operate the ship while Bok speaks
with his captive.
Jason is using his street skills, trying to figure a
way to survive.
JASON
You know... if you're trying to
make Captain Picard suffer,
killing me won't do it.
Bok looks at him questioningly.
JASON
We didn't exactly hit it off. I
think I'm something of an
embarrassment to him.
But Bok is no dummy.
BOK
You're lying. Picard would never
reject his own son.
JASON
I mean it -- he cares more about
his crew than he does about me.
BOK
You are a clever young man. But
I do not believe that Picard will
be unaffected by your death.
Hearing this, one of the Ferengi -- TOL -- steps
forward.
TOL
Daimon... if you kill him, the
human will not pay the ransom.
Bok twirls around to angrily face his crewman.
BOK
He will... Picard won't know the
boy is dead until it's too late...
Although he's not convinced of this, the Ferengi is
cowed by Bok's anger --
TOL
Yes, Daimon...
The Ferengi exchange uncertain glances... Bok turns
back to Jason...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FIVE 49.
41 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it hurtles by at warp.
42 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Geordi is at the wall panel, Data at the main console --
both are working urgently. Picard is on the pad with
a PHASER in hand.
GEORDI
There... I've aligned the field
coils...
DATA
The phase dampers are in synch...
standing by to modulate the
transport pattern...
GEORDI
Sir, we might be able to get you
over there, but I don't see how
we're going to get you back.
PICARD
We'll deal with that when the time
comes.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FIVE 50.
42 CONTINUED:
Data and Geordi hear the resolve in his voice and don't
argue.
GEORDI
The transport is going to take
longer than normal... we're going
to have to shunt your pattern
through the subspace field
coils...
PICARD
Understood...
DATA
Initiating transport sequence...
now...
As Data and Geordi work...
43 INT. FERENGI BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
where Bok is standing near Jason with the knife.
JASON
Look... maybe we could make a
deal.
BOK
What kind of deal?
JASON
Tell my father you killed me...
Put a phaser burn on my shirt and
send it to him. He'll think I'm
dead. That's what's important,
isn't it?
(beat)
I have friends on Camor Five
who'll make it worth your while.
BOK
I understand your desire to live.
But I want Picard to see your body --
so there will be no doubt.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FIVE 51.
43 CONTINUED:
Suddenly Picard MATERIALIZES on the Ferengi Bridge in
an effect that is a cross between Bok's transporter and
ours.
It takes a moment for Picard to get his bearings... the
N.D Ferengi scramble for their weapons, and Bok raises
the knife and puts it to Jason's throat. Picard takes
aim at Bok just as the N.D Ferengi take aim at him...
PICARD
Lower your weapons or Bok is
dead...
It's a stand off -- the Ferengi look at Bok for
instructions...
BOK
Lower yours... or your son dies.
Picard fixes Bok with an even stare --
PICARD
You know as well as I do, Bok...
he's not my son.
Bok is stunned by Picard's words... as is Jason...
PICARD
I know what you did... Miranda
Vigo is Jason's mother... but, I
am not his father... it only
appeared as if I were because you
resequenced his DNA...
The Ferengi are as surprised to hear this as Jason is.
PICARD
But your technique was flawed...
Jason began to suffer from a
neurological disorder... when my
ship's Doctor investigated its
cause, she discovered what you'd
done...
Bok can't believe his plan is unraveling before his
eyes...
TOL
(despondent)
Now he'll never pay the ransom...
Picard realizes what Bok has been doing; he addresses
Bok's crew --
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FIVE 52.
43 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
There was never going to be any
ransom. All Bok has ever cared
about was vengeance.
TOL
Is this true, Daimon?
PICARD
He is no longer a Daimon -- he was
stripped of command.
Bok's anger flares.
BOK
They had no right to do that to
me.
Picard ignores him, keeps working on the others.
PICARD
He lied to you so you'd help him
carry out his plan.
The Ferengi are looking at each other, uncertain.
PICARD
(continuing)
The Enterprise is closing in on
your position... if you let us
both go now, you won't be
attacked.
BOK
Your crew won't attack -- not
while you're on board.
PICARD
They'll cripple your vessel and
keep you here until the Ferengi
authorities arrive.
Picard turns to the crew.
PICARD
(continuing)
You'll have a great deal of
explaining to do... your only hope
is to turn Bok over to them and
tell them that he deceived you.
Tol makes his decision -- he steps toward Bok and takes
the knife from him at gunpoint. Bok looks at him, he
can't believe they're turning on him...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FIVE 52A.
43 CONTINUED: (3)
Tol explains himself --
TOL
(it's nothing personal)
There is no profit in this for
us...
It's over. Picard and Jason exchange a look of
profound relief...
44 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it orbits Camor Five.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 47831.8.
At Jason's request, the Enterprise
has returned to Camor Five.
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/10/94 - ACT FIVE 53.
45 INT. CORRIDOR
as Picard and Jason make their way toward the
Transporter room. Jason carries a SHOULDER PACK with
all his belongings in it.
JASON
Doctor Crusher said I'm responding
well to the treatment... she
thinks the damage is going to be
completely reversed...
PICARD
I'm glad to hear it...
Picard is quiet for a beat -- Jason is leaving and he
wishes he weren't.
PICARD
Are you sure you wouldn't like to
stay aboard the Enterprise for a
few more days?
JASON
I can't... I have a life on
Camor...
(smiles)
-- it's a bit of a mess, but I
want to go back and try to
straighten things out...
PICARD
I understand...
Although Picard is sincere, even pleased to hear that
Jason is planning to turn over a new leaf, Jason hears
disappointment in his voice as well...
They reach a door and EXIT to --
46 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard nods a greeting to the N.D manning the console
as he and Jason ENTER. Jason glances toward the
platform, then turns to Picard.
JASON
Well...
Picard manages a small nod... Jason is leaving and
everything feels unresolved to him...
STAR TREK: "Bloodlines" - REV. 02/14/94 - ACT FIVE 54.
46 CONTINUED:
JASON
Maybe... next time you come back
this way, you can look me up...
PICARD
I will...
Picard indicates Jason's shoulder pack.
PICARD
I slipped a little something into
your bag while you were packing...
Jason is a little taken off guard by this... he opens
the bag and is surprised to find the Gorlan Prayer
stick.
PICARD
(continuing, smiles)
I know you'd prefer a bottle of
Saurian brandy... but this is all
I could come up with.
Jason smiles at Picard's remark, but he knows how much
this artifact means to Picard.
JASON
I... I can't accept this...
PICARD
I want you to have it...
Jason nods, extends his hand to shake Picard's. Picard
takes it... They separate, take a last look at each
other, then Jason steps onto the platform. When he's
in position:
PICARD
Energize...
Picard watches as Jason DEMATERIALIZES... he stands
there for a long moment... off Picard's still features
we...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Bloodlines"
#40277-274
Written by
Nick Sagan
Directed by
Les Landau
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