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                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "The Dauphin" 
                          #40272-136 
                              
                          Written by 
              Leonard Mlodinow & Scott Rubenstein 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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                     2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      DECEMBER 23, 1988

          STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Dauphin" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ANYA
                RIKER              SALIA
                DATA               "TEENAGE GIRL"
                PULASKI            "FURRY ANIMAL"
                TROI               "MONSTER"
                GEORDI             
                WORF               Voice-Over
                WESLEY               DALED FOUR VOICE
                GUINAN             
                ENSIGN GIBSON      
                TRANSPORTER CHIEF  
                ARON            
   
                Non-Speaking       
                  HENNESEY           
                  THREE SECURITY PERSONNEL

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     


          STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "The Dauphin" 
                             
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                    EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE               USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM           PLANET KLAVDIA THREE
              CORRIDORS
                OUTSIDE SALIA'S QUARTERS PLANET DALED FOUR
              SALIA'S QUARTERS
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              TEN-FORWARD
              SICKBAY
              HOLODECK
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              WESLEY'S QUARTERS

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE        

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "The Dauphin"    
                          
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE                       

                      SALIA    Sal-EE-ya
                      ANYA     ON-ya
                      KLAVDIA  KLAHV-dee-ah

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "The Dauphin"  
                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	traveling at warp speed through the black silk of
	space.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	DATA is at Ops and WORF at Tactical. RIKER stands
	behind ENSIGN GIBSON at Conn. PICARD sits at his
	Command Station.

					RIKER
			Captain, we are approaching
			Klavdia Three.

					PICARD
			Take us to impulse power.

					GIBSON
			Aye, sir. Impulse power.

2A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise comes out of warp.

2B   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	GEORDI is at his position. WESLEY CRUSHER is nearby.

					GEORDI
			Bridge, this is Engineering.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Lieutenant.

					GEORDI
			Now that we are out of warp, I
			would like to use this time to
			make routine adjustments to the
			deuterium control conduit. It's
			overdue.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        2.

2C   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	as before.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			That would preclude use of our
			warp drive engines.

					PICARD
			How much time do these adjustments
			require?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			A few hours, sir.

	Picard nods to Riker.

					RIKER
			You may proceed, Lieutenant La
			Forge. Standard orbit.

					GIBSON
			Aye, sir. Standard orbit.

3    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	establishes orbit about a large yellow planet.

3A   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi crosses to Wesley.

					GEORDI
			I am going to need an S-C-M, model
			three, from stores.

					WESLEY
			Right away.

	And he exits.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The glowing planet is featured on the Main Viewer.
	Everyone's at their station except Wesley, who is not
	present. Picard gazes at the image of the planet.

					PICARD
			Magnify.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        3.

4    CONTINUED:

	The image on the Main Viewer enlarges.

					PICARD
			Not a very inviting planet. Even
			for a research outpost.

					TROI
			I would have thought the
			inhabitants of Daled Four would
			send a future leader to a more
			hospitable environment.

					WORF
			For some, security is more
			important than comfort.

					TROI
			But sixteen years...

					WORF
			We are being hailed, Captain.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies, Mister
			Worf.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

					PICARD
			This is Captain Picard of the USS
			Enterprise.

	The voice transmission comes through with a heavy
	harmonic on the carrier, making it sound like someone
	talking from the bottom of a barrel.

					DATA
			The planet's troposphere is
			distorting the signal.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Can you clean it up?

					WORF
			I'll try.

	Worf makes some adjustments. Then nods to Captain
	Picard.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        4.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			This is Picard -- would you please
			repeat your message?

					FEMALE COM VOICE
			I am Anya. Have you come for
			Salia of Daled Four?

					PICARD
			That is correct.

					ANYA
			What species are you?

					PICARD
			Human.

	There is a pause.

					ANYA
			Excellent. Bring us aboard. That
			is all.

	The bridge crew registers surprise at Anya's
	sharpness.

					RIKER
			Friendly, isn't she?

					PICARD
			Whether they're friendly or not,
			Salia has the rank of head of
			state. We will treat both her
			and Anya accordingly. Number
			One, Mister Worf, let's greet our
			visitors.

	Picard, Riker and Worf head for the turbolift.

5    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - ANGLE ON TRANSPORTER PAD
	(OPTICAL)

	as TWO FIGURES MATERIALIZE: ANYA, elderly,
	school-marmish; and SALIA, sixteen, gorgeous,
	wide-eyed, but regal.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        5.

6    ANOTHER ANGLE

	TRANSPORTER CHIEF O'BRIEN stands at the controls.
	Picard and Riker focus on Salia, who glances around
	the room, enthusiastically taking in her new
	environment.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise.
			I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

					ANYA
				(re Salia)
			This is Salia of Daled Four.

					SALIA
			I didn't feel a thing. Is that
			normal when you are transported,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			It is.

	Salia steps off the transporter pad and looks toward
	the control console. Anya steps off beside Salia,
	eyes the crew suspiciously.

					SALIA
			Those must be the matter/energy
			conversion controls. May I take
			a look?

					PICARD
			Of course.

					RIKER
			If you like, I'll arrange a tour
			of the ship.

					SALIA
			I'd love that.

					ANYA
				(firm)
			No.

	Disappointed, Salia looks at Anya.

					ANYA
				(continuing)
			That won't be necessary. Just
			show us our quarters, Captain
			Picard.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        6.

6    CONTINUED:

	Picard turns to Salia. It's obvious she accepts
	Anya's authority.

					PICARD
			Very well.

7    INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard leads Salia, Anya toward her quarters. Worf
	and Riker trail.

					PICARD
			We are housing you in the quarters
			normally reserved for Starfleet
			admiralty. I'm sure you'll find
			them quite comfortable.

8    ON WESLEY

	as he EXITS a turbolift further down the corridor.
	He carries a superconducting magnet.

9    ANOTHER ANGLE

	Salia gazes at Wesley, fascinated and attracted. She
	steps away from the entourage and smiles innocently.

					SALIA
			That's a superconducting magnet,
			isn't it?

	Wesley can't take his eyes off her. He can barely get
	his words out.

					WESLEY
			Yes... It's a... say, how did you
			know that?

					SALIA
			Study, for the last sixteen years
			it is all I could...

	Before she can finish, Anya comes over and pulls Salia
	away.

					ANYA
			Please walk ahead with me.

	Salia starts away, then turns back to Wesley.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - TEASER        7.

9    CONTINUED:

					SALIA
				(tinge of coyness)
			You'd better be careful. I was
			taught those can rip the iron
			right out of your blood cells.

9A   CLOSER - WESLEY AND SALIA

	The attraction of her smile is even stronger than the
	magnet's.

					WESLEY
			Who are you? No one mentioned
			we were beaming up such a... a...

					ANYA
				(interrupting)
			Please, Salia.

	Wesley watches as Anya propels Salia into following
	Picard into an intersecting corridor.

	As Riker walks by, Wesley pulls him to the side.

					WESLEY
			I don't believe this! Who is she?

					RIKER
				(teasing)
			I think she's a governess.

					WESLEY
				(impatient)
			Not her. The girl.

					RIKER
			I doubt she'll have time for you,
			my friend. She's slated to rule
			an entire world.

	Off Wesley's look of determination, we:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE        8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. SPACE THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise leaves orbit and heads off at
	impulse speed.

10A  INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS

	Wesley is there alone. He is checking himself out
	in the mirror. The meeting with Salia has suddenly
	made him very aware of his appearance. The magnet he
	was sent for is on his desk. The door CHIMES.

					WESLEY
			Come in.

	The doors open and Data enters.

					DATA
			You wanted to see me.

					WESLEY
			Data -- the girl who just came on
			board.

					DATA
			Salia of Daled Four.

					WESLEY
			There's almost nothing in the
			computer about her.

					DATA
			Very little is known.

					WESLEY
			What can you tell me?

					DATA
			She was born on Daled Four. Her
			parents were from opposite sides
			of factions which have been
			feuding for centuries. They died
			shortly after her birth. A
			Federation ship brought her and
			her governess to Klavdia Three
			to be raised in a neutral
			environment.

        STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE        9.

10A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			And now she's returning.

					DATA
			It is hoped she will unite the
			factions and bring peace.

	The conversation is interrupted.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Wesley, are you all right?

					WESLEY
				(surprised)
			Geordi.
				(then remembering the
				 magnet)
			Oh... Yes.. I'm fine... I just...

					GEORDI
			We are waiting for the part.

					WESLEY
			I'm on my way.

	Wesley picks up the part and heads for the door.

					WESLEY
			Got to go. Thanks, Data.

	Off Data's reaction:

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Minimum bridge crew. Worf is at his Aft Station.
	Riker is in the Command Position.

	Picard enters from the captain's Ready Room.

					RIKER
			Captain, we've laid in a course
			for Daled Four. We will remain
			on impulse power until Lieutenant
			La Forge completes his
			adjustments.

					PICARD
			Status report on our passengers,
			Lieutenant Worf. Did the
			accommodations meet with their
			approval?


       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       10.

11   CONTINUED:

	Troi enters from the turbolift, crosses to Picard.

					WORF
			I doubt anything ever meets with
			that woman's approval, sir.

					TROI
			Captain, I'm concerned.

					PICARD
			About... ?

					TROI
			Our new passengers. Their
			emotions do not seem to fit...
				(puzzled)
			... well, who they are and what
			they're doing.

					PICARD
				(alert)
			Are you suggesting they're not
			who they say they are?

					TROI
			Actually... no. It's more like
			they're not exactly what they seem
			to be. At least, not exactly.

	Picard puzzles on this a moment, then turns to his
	communications controls.

					PICARD
			Captain Picard to Salia's
			quarters. May I turn on the
			viewer?

					SALIA'S COM VOICE
			Yes, of course.

	Picard nods to Worf, who puts Salia's quarters on the
	Main Viewer. Both he and Troi watch intently as:

12   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	at impulse speed.

					PICARD
			Are your quarters satisfactory?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       11.

12   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
			Yes. Very.

	Anya enters from an adjoining room.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			Thank you for checking on us,
			Captain. I only hope my quarters
			on Daled Four will be this
			luxurious.

	Picard quickly assesses the situation.

					PICARD
			Feel free to contact me if you
			need anything. Picard out.

	The Main Viewer goes blank.

									END INTERCUT:

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard turns to Troi.

					TROI
			What I sensed in that seems
			entirely normal. Emotionally,
			I judge her to be very drawn to
			our young ensign.

					DATA
			What puzzles me, Captain, is how
			she is expected to bring peace
			to Daled Four. The one thing
			we do know about it is that its
			inhabitants have been fighting
			throughout their recorded history.

					PICARD
			What do we know about the cause
			of their wars?

					DATA
			Only that it is the difference
			between night and day.

					RIKER
			Data, you just used a
			colloquialism.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       12.

13   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I did? I meant that Daled Four
			does not rotate. One side has
			constant night, the other constant
			daylight. One might surmise that
			the two hemispheres developed
			disparate cultures, which is a
			major cause of most wars.

					PICARD
			And yet somehow this child is
			supposed to bring them together.

					RIKER
			She looks too delicate for a task
			like that.

					WORF
			Do not be fooled by her looks.
			The body is just a shell.

14   OMITTED

15   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Salia is with an unusually dressed TEENAGE GIRL
	(definitely not a "normal" inhabitant of the
	Enterprise).

					SALIA
			How can I be a leader if I don't
			know anything about my people?

					TEENAGE GIRL
			You will lead because you are
			accepted by both sides. And
			because it is in your blood.

					SALIA
			What am I expected to do when I
			get there?

					TEENAGE GIRL
			You will know.

					SALIA
			How?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       13.

15   CONTINUED:

					TEENAGE GIRL
			You just will. Salia, you must
			arrive with an open mind, without
			preconceived ideas about the world
			you will find or the people on
			either side.

					SALIA
			It's very frustrating.

					TEENAGE GIRL
			Yes -- I know. You feel the weight
			of so much responsibility. And
			you're not sure you can live up
			to everyone's expectations.

					SALIA
			It's not only that. Nobody's
			asked me if this is something I
			want.

					TEENAGE GIRL
			It is your duty.

					SALIA
			I have no choice.

					TEENAGE GIRL
			None. It won't be as bad as you
			think. In fact it could be quite
			wonderful. Besides... you are
			the last and only chance.

	Salia holds the teenage girl's eyes for a beat... then,
	steps to the window and stares out at the stars. After
	a moment, Salia looks down.

16   SALIA'S POV

	A cute FURRY ANIMAL rubs against Salia's leg.

17   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Salia sighs and pets it.

					SALIA
				(to animal, troubled)
			Don't you think I'm going to need
			more than instinct to do whatever
			is expected of me on Daled Four?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       14.

18   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi observes unusual engine probe GRAPHICS at the
	control console.

					GEORDI
			Energy depletion level.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Point oh-four percent and
			increasing.

					GEORDI
			Wesley?

19   WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	stands on the lower catwalk, at the Deuterium Control
	Conduit. He's daydreaming as he holds a fiber optics
	laser probe that looks like a screwdriver with a blade
	of pure VIOLET light.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
				(louder)
			Wesley! Haven't you found the
			defocused area yet?

	Wesley snaps out of his daydream.

					WESLEY
			I'm looking!

20   ANGLE TO INCLUDE GEORDI (OPTICAL)

	who is now leaning over the catwalk, staring down at
	Wesley.

					GEORDI
			I see the way you're looking.

	Wesley whirls and drops his instrument.

21   THE INSTRUMENT

	bounces, almost falling off the catwalk.

22   SCENE (OPTICAL)

					WESLEY
			Sorry.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       15.

22   CONTINUED:

	He retrieves the probe.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			I've got my mind on something.

	There's a beat. Finally, Wesley explodes with
	excitement.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Geordi, this girl they beamed up,
			she's... she's perfect! Perfect!

	Geordi shakes his head.

					GEORDI
			Now I understand why you can't
			concentrate.

					WESLEY
			I'll do better.

	Geordi starts back to his console as Wesley turns a
	dial on the probe and a GREEN stem of light appears.
	He touches it so that the blade of light penetrates the
	conduit.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Warning -- resonant field applied!
			Warning!

	Wesley pulls the probe from the conduit as Geordi
	rushes back.

					GEORDI
			What is it?

	Wesley adjusts the probe so that the stem changes from
	GREEN to VIOLET.

					WESLEY
				(apologetic)
			I had it on the wrong setting.

					GEORDI
				(beat)
			I suppose it had to happen to you.
			It usually does at about this age.

					WESLEY
			What usually does?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       16.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Glands suddenly meshing together.
			It happens to all of us.

					WESLEY
			You've got to be joking. Just
			because I said she's
			interesting...

					GEORDI
			You said she's "perfect."
				(waves)
			Go. You're no use here for now.
			Go talk to her. Take the lift.

	Wesley ignores and hops down beside Geordi and starts
	for the exit. Suddenly he stops - insecure again.

					WESLEY
			That's silly, Geordi.
				(hesitates)
			Well, since you recommend it...
			If she'll talk to me, how should
			I approach her? What would I say?

					GEORDI
			Just say "Hi. I'm Wesley Crusher.
			I'd like to talk to you."

					WESLEY
			And then what?

					GEORDI
			Whatever occurs to you.

					WESLEY
			What if nothing occurs to me?

					GEORDI
			Wesley, I don't really have time
			for this. You're going to have
			to ask somebody else.

					WESLEY
			Okay.

	Wesley looks discouraged, turns and exits.

23   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON WORF

	as he ROARS.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       17.

24   NEW ANGLE

	Data is at Command, an n.d. crewmember at Ops and
	ENSIGN GIBSON at Conn. They all look on in puzzlement
	as Worf stops in mid-roar and calmly continues
	speaking to Wesley, who stands beside him at Tactical.

					WORF
			That is how the Klingon lures a
			mate.

					WESLEY
			Are you telling me to go yell at
			Salia?

					WORF
			No. Men do not roar. Women roar.
			Then they hurl heavy objects.
			And claw at you.

					WESLEY
			What does the man do?

					WORF
			He reads love poetry. He ducks
			a lot.

					WESLEY
			Yes, well, that might work for
			Klingons, but I think I should
			try something less dangerous.

					WORF
			Then go to her door. Beg like
			a human.

					DATA
			It should be that simple, Wesley.
			Judging by her appearance it is
			likely you and Salia are
			biologically compatible. Of
			course, there may be a difference
			in the histocompatibility complex
			in the cell membrane.

					WESLEY
			Data! I want to meet her, not
			dissect her.

	Wesley walks to the turbolift just as Picard exits it.
	Hold on Picard as he crosses the bridge.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       18.

24   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Captain Picard to Salia's
			quarters.

					SALIA'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Captain?

25   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Salia sits on her bed. The furry animal is nearby.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			May I activate the viewer?

					SALIA
			Certainly.

	Picard's image appears on the viewer in Salia's living
	room.

					PICARD
				(on viewscreen)
			I've arranged for Anya to have
			a tour of the ship. Maybe you'd
			like to go along.

					SALIA
			Very much.

					PICARD
				(on viewscreen)
			Your escort will be there shortly.
			Picard out.

	As the viewscreen goes blank, Salia immediately stands
	and looks for the animal, which quickly scurries into
	the open.

					SALIA
			I think I'll go on the tour.

	The animal races over.

					SALIA
				(continuing; to animal)
			Why can't I?

	The animal GROWLS.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT ONE       19.

25   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			This is ridiculous! This will
			be the only chance I ever have
			to see a vessel like this.

	A look of anticipation crosses Salia's face as the
	animal begins to QUIVER, then SHAKE.

26   ON THE ANIMAL (OPTICAL)

	Its skin BULGES all over. It TRANSMUTES completely...
	into Anya, the governess!

					ANYA
			No -- you must remain here where
			it is safe.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       20.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

27   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Anya blocks Salia's path to the door.

					ANYA
			Salia, do an old woman a favor,
			and obey me for the rest of this
			trip.

					SALIA
			You're no more an old woman than
			I am a leader.

	The CHIME SOUNDS.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			Yes. Come in.

	The door opens and Worf enters.

					WORF
			I am here to escort you on a tour
			of the Enterprise.

					ANYA
			I will be right there.
				(then to Salia)
			You are a leader. And I am older
			than you could ever imagine.

28   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Wesley sits with Riker at the bar. GUINAN watches them
	from behind the bar.

					WESLEY
			But what do I say? How should
			I act? What do I do?

	Riker turns to Guinan and motions toward a nearby empty
	table.

					RIKER
			Guinan, I need your help. Could
			you sit over there?

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       21.

28   CONTINUED:

					GUINAN
			That seems simple enough.

	Guinan walks around the bar and heads for a table.
	Riker and Wesley follow. Guinan sits. Riker sits
	beside her. Wesley stands off to the side.

					RIKER
				(to Wesley)
			The first words out of your mouth
			are the most important. You could
			start by saying something like...
				(turns to Guinan)
			... "you're the most beautiful
			woman in the galaxy."

	Riker holds the look for a moment, then turns back to
	Wesley.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			But that might not work.

					GUINAN
			Yes it would.

	Riker is relieved and amused. This is going to be fun.
	He turns to Guinan.

					RIKER
			If you only knew how much I wanted
			to tell you that.

					GUINAN
			But you were afraid.

					RIKER
			Yes.

					GUINAN
			Of me?

					RIKER
			Of us. Of what we could become...

					WESLEY
			Commander Riker...

	They ignore him.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       22.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			... and that you might have
			thought it was a line.

					GUINAN
			Maybe I do think it's a line.

					RIKER
			Then you think I'm not sincere?

					GUINAN
			I didn't say that. There's
			nothing wrong with a line. It's
			like a knock on the door.

					RIKER
			Then you're inviting me in?

					GUINAN
			I'm not sending you away.

					RIKER
			That's more than I expected.

					GUINAN
			But is it more than you hoped?

					RIKER
			To hope is to recognize the
			possibility. I had only dreams.

					GUINAN
			Dreams can be dangerous.

					RIKER
			Not these dreams.

	He looks into her eyes.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I dream of a galaxy where your
			eyes are stars... And all the
			universe worships night.

					GUINAN
			Careful, if you place me too high
			on a pedestal, you won't be able
			to reach me.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       23.

28   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			Then I'll learn to fly. You are
			the heart in my day and the soul
			of my night.

	Wesley taps Guinan on the arm.

					WESLEY
			I don't think this is my style.

					GUINAN
			Shut up, kid.
				(to Riker, dreamily)
			Now tell me more about my eyes.

29   ON WESLEY

	as he turns and exits, still unsure of how to approach
	Salia.

30   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Anya stands on the lower catwalk with Geordi, who is
	still probing the Deuterium Control Conduit with his
	violet laser probe. Worf stands behind them, watching.

					ANYA
				(suspicious)
			What is that? What are you doing?

					GEORDI
			This is the Deuterium Control
			Conduit. I'm probing it to find
			a defocused area.

					ANYA
			Is there a problem with the ship?

	Geordi responds to the seriousness of her tone.

					GEORDI
			There's nothing to be concerned
			about. I'm just making routine
			adjustments.

	There's a pause as Anya assesses Geordi.

					ANYA
			I understand.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       24.

30   CONTINUED:

	Anya turns to exit.

31   INT. CORRIDOR

	Wesley confidently rounds the corner on his way to
	Salia's quarters. He slows down, a little less
	confident, as he spots a guard, ARON, outside her door.
	The closer he gets, the more uneasy he becomes.

					ARON
			Ensign Crusher, what are you doing
			here?

					WESLEY
			Nothing.

	There's an awkward moment as Wesley tries to build the
	courage to call on Salia... but he can't go through
	with it. Suddenly Salia's door slides open. Salia
	and he lock eyes. Wesley's jaw drops. Again, he's
	thunderstruck.

					ARON
			Is there a problem?

					SALIA
				(eyes still on Wesley)
			Can you show me how to work the
			food dispenser?

					ARON
			Sure.

	As Aron starts to enter her quarters, Salia motions
	toward Wesley.

					SALIA
				(to Aron)
			No, I meant him.

32   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Wesley and Salia stand in front of the food dispenser.
	He's nervous in her presence and glad to have something
	mundane to talk about.

					WESLEY
			Actually all you have to do is
			tell the computer what you want
			and it will prepare it for you.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       25.

32   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
			Oh... what should I order?

					WESLEY
			I don't know. what do you like?

	Salia thinks for a moment. A smile crosses her face.

					SALIA
			I'd like something sweet.

					WESLEY
			I know... Computer, Thalian
			chocolate mousse.

	A dish of mousse is provided. Salia dips her finger
	into the mousse and slowly licks it off. She closes
	her eyes and concentrates on the taste.

					SALIA
			It's a wonderful sensation.

					WESLEY
			On Thalos Seven they age the cocoa
			beans four hundred years.

					SALIA
			You've been there?

					WESLEY
			It's one of my favorite places.

					SALIA
			It must have been fun to visit
			a planet like that!

					WESLEY
			It's the best part of being on
			the Enterprise.

					SALIA
			I have learned about some of them,
			but to see them -- that would be
			wonderful.
				(excitedly)
			Tell me about some of the other
			places you've been.

					WESLEY
			There's too many!

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       26.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					SALIA
			The only world I've known is
			Klavdia Three.

	Wesley thinks for a beat.

					WESLEY
			It's time we changed that.

					SALIA
			How?

					WESLEY
			Come with me.

	Salia's intrigued.

33   INT. SICKBAY - PATIENTS' QUARTERS - ON ANYA

	with a suspicious scowl on her face.

34   SCENE

	PULASKI is scanning HENNESEY, an unconscious patient
	as Anya and Worf look on.

					PULASKI
				(continuing the scan)
			I'll be with you in a moment.

					ANYA
			What's wrong with him?

					PULASKI
			Andronesian Encephalitis. He
			contracted it when our transporter
			filter was disrupted by a cosmic
			ray burst.

					ANYA
			That disease is contagious.

					PULASKI
			Yes it is.

					ANYA
			Then we could all be infected.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT TWO       27.

34   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Very unlikely. The air filtering
			system can handle --

					ANYA
			But there is a chance.

					PULASKI
			If you mean mathematically... Yes,
			the probability is not zero.

					ANYA
			I cannot rely on your primitive
			technologies. Kill the patient!

	Worf and Pulaski stare incredulously at Anya.

					PULASKI
			What?

					ANYA
			Destroy the patient immediately!

					PULASKI
			Calm down -- really there's no
			risk.

					ANYA
			If you won't take action, then
			I will!

	Filled with fury, Anya moves toward Hennesey.

	Worf takes her arm to restrain her. She spins away
	from him with surprising power.

35   ON ANYA (OPTICAL)

	as she TRANSMUTES into a RAGING MONSTER!

36   SCENE

	The monster ROARS and steps toward Hennesey! Pulaski
	SCREAMS.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

37   INT. SICKBAY

	Worf pulls his phaser fast. The monster grabs it
	before he can fire and holds Worf in its powerful grip.
	They struggle.

38   ON PULASKI

	her eyes filled with terror. She stands in front of
	Hennesey, shielding him from the monster.

					PULASKI
			Security to Sickbay! Hurry!

39   SERIES OF CUTS:

	Worf and the monster push against each other's power.
	Worf is surprised by the monster's increasing strength,
	it ever so slightly gaining the advantage.

	Pulaski anxiously pushes the bed away from the battle.

	The monster begins to pull Worf to the side. Soon
	there will be nothing in its path to Hennesey.

	Suddenly, doors on both sides slide open. THREE
	SECURITY PERSONNEL rush in -- phasers ready. They train
	their weapons at the monster. Worf is in their line
	of fire.

	Picard enters. After a tense moment, the monster
	slowly releases Worf.

					PICARD
				(to guards)
			Hold your fire.

40   THE MONSTER (OPTICAL)

	TRANSMUTES to its governess form, Anya.

41   SCENE

	Reactions around the room. Everyone's stunned at the
	spectacle. Pulaski moves to check her patient.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      29.

41   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Anya!

					PULASKI
				(frantic)
			What is she? Keep her away!

					ANYA
				(to Picard, yelling)
			Do not interfere!

					PULASKI
			She wants to kill Hennesey!

					ANYA
			His disease threatens Salia!

					PULASKI
			Captain, there is no chance of
			contagion.

					PICARD
				(to Anya)
			The situation is under control.

					ANYA
			That's not good enough!

	Picard barely contains his rage.

					PICARD
			It will have to be.

	Anya moves close to Picard. Her eyes are filled with
	fury.

					ANYA
			Your powers are infinitesimal
			compared to mine!

					PICARD
			Nevertheless, you will obey my
			orders. You are to remain in your
			quarters and in your present form
			for the remainder of this voyage.
			Is that clear?

	Anya glares at Picard for a long moment.

					ANYA
			Very.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      30.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard turns to Worf.

					PICARD
			Keep her under guard.

	Worf motions to the two security personnel, who lead
	Anya out of the room.

					WORF
			What kind of creature is she?

					PICARD
			I've never seen anything like her.

					PULASKI
			There are no such life-forms in
			the galactic zoological catalog.
			There have been rumors of a
			species called allasomorphs which
			are supposed to possess the power
			to alter their molecular structure
			into that of other life-forms.

					WORF
			Such a species would make a
			perfect "protector."

	Picard turns to Worf.

					PICARD
			I want a security team stationed
			outside Sickbay, Mister Worf.

					WORF
			Aye, sir. Captain... if Anya
			transforms?

					PICARD
			Stop her.

42   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Anya and the guards approach Salia's quarters. The
	guards remain outside. Anya enters.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      31.

42   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(to Guards)
			Remain here.
				(to Anya)
			You are restricted to these
			quarters for the remainder of this
			voyage.

	Anya enters. There is an exchange of looks between
	Worf and Anya as the doors close.

43   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Anya steps in, anxiously glances around for Salia.

44   INT. HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	Wesley and Salia stand watching a spectacular display
	of shooting stars. Both are mesmerized.

					SALIA
			Can a place so remarkable truly
			exist?

					WESLEY
			Oh, yes. And there are so many
			more -- all special - -all so
			different. And all the different
			kinds of life-forms.

					SALIA
			I have learned about them. That
			is all I did on Klavdia Three...
			was learn. I know so much, but
			I've seen so little.

					WESLEY
			Then, think of what you have to
			look forward to. This is the best
			time to be alive.

					SALIA
			For you.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      32.

44   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			For us both. Everything is just
			beginning. We've only charted
			nineteen percent of our galaxy...
			the rest is out there -- waiting
			for us. And already, look at
			what we've discovered.

					SALIA
			I have never seen anything so
			wondrous.

					WESLEY
			Wait. Computer -- Rosseau Five.

	SUDDENLY, they are standing on a tiny point of land,
	which seems to drop off to infinity. Salia is
	startled, and quickly moves closer to Wesley. Around
	them spin little brightly lighted moons, which splash
	color on their faces. It's breathtaking.

					SALIA
			I can't believe a place like this
			really exists.

					WESLEY
			Oh, yes.

					SALIA
			And you have been there?

					WESLEY
			And one day you'll visit Rosseau
			Five... and other places and more
			spectacular than this.

					SALIA
			If only that were possible.

					WESLEY
			Now, listen. In a moment the
			orbits of the moons will become
			synchronous.

	And as they watch the orbits of the moons close, and
	slowly a wondrous sound begins... a single note which
	builds to a chord.

					SALIA
			It is so beautiful -- like this
			place has a voice and is trying
			to talk with us.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      33.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			I never thought of it that way.

					SALIA
			Thank you for sharing all of this
			with me.

					WESLEY
			Soon you'll see it for yourself.

	Salia is suddenly pensive.

					SALIA
			I don't think so.
				(pause)
			Maybe we should go.

					WESLEY
			How about something to drink?

					SALIA
				(brightens)
			How about some more of that
			Thalian chocolate?

	Wesley smiles. He has never been happier.

45   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD

	sits at his desk, talking to Troi.

					PICARD
			We have obviously brought a very
			dangerous life-form aboard this
			ship. I want to minimize the
			chances of another incident.

					TROI
			Captain, whatever kind of
			life-form Anya may be,
			emotionally she is really Salia's
			mother.

					PICARD
			And the most dangerous animal is
			a mother protecting her young.

					TROI
			Exactly.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      34.

45   CONTINUED:

					ANYA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, this is Anya.

					PICARD
			Yes?

					ANYA'S COM VOICE
				(furious)
			Salia is gone. Where is she?

46   INT. TEN-FORWARD - ON WESLEY AND SALIA

	sitting face to face. A backdrop of stars adds to the
	romantic mood, but they're oblivious to everything
	except the enchantment of each other's eyes.

					SALIA
			This has all been so wonderful.
			I'm not sure it's real.

					WESLEY
			Believe me, the Ten-Forward room
			is not an illusion.

					SALIA
			Not that. I mean the way I feel.

	Wesley's heart quickens. Suddenly he's dizzy and
	confused with excitement.

					GUINAN
				(sotto to Wesley)
			Tell her about her eyes.

	Wesley and Salia look toward the voice. Wesley's
	embarrassed.

47   NEW ANGLE

	Guinan stands at the table with two dishes of Thalian
	chocolate mousse. She winks at Wesley and hands them
	each a dish.

					GUINAN
			You won't find a better dish of
			chocolate on Thalos or Daled Four.

	Guinan smiles and walks away.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      35.

47   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
				(voice trails off)
			I'm sure I won't...

					WESLEY
			Is something wrong?

					SALIA
			I've had a great time being with
			you, Wesley.

					WESLEY
			That makes you sad?

					SALIA
			When I was on Klavdia Three all
			I could think of was leaving that
			isolation.

	Wesley is surprised.

					WESLEY
			Is that what awaits you on Daled
			Four?

					SALIA
			Yes.

					WESLEY
			But I thought you were going there
			to unite two groups which have
			been fighting.

					SALIA
				(a little surprised that
				 he knew that)
			What else do you know?

					WESLEY
			Very little. There is almost
			nothing in the ship's computer
			about Daled Four. What will you
			do there?

					SALIA
			Your language has no word for the
			position I will hold. I only know
			I will have a lot of duties when
			I get there. In many ways I'll
			have even less freedom than I did
			on Klavdia Three.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      36.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

	It takes Wesley a long moment to absorb this. Then
	he steels himself and blurts out his greatest hope.

					WESLEY
			You could stay.

					SALIA
			On the Enterprise?

					WESLEY
			Why not?

	Another pause -- this is a big emotional risk for
	Wesley.

					SALIA
			Because...

	Salia's confused. He's offering her a possibility she
	never dreamed of. She looks deep into his eyes, stands
	up and rushes out the door, leaving Wesley feeling
	bewildered and rejected. Guinan approaches.

					GUINAN
			Just because a girl runs out,
			doesn't mean she's not hoping
			you'll follow.

48   INT. CORRIDOR

	Salia walks down the corridor, weeping. She wipes at
	her tears and stares with confusion at her wet hand
	as if she's never cried before. She increases her
	pace. Wesley catches up to her.

					WESLEY
				(as they walk)
			What is it? What happened?

	Salia doesn't respond.

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Salia!

	Salia stops and turns to Wesley.

					SALIA
			Stay away from me!

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      37.

48   CONTINUED:

	Salia continues down the corridor, leaving Wesley
	frozen. An inner turbulence of rejection, upset and
	confusion makes it impossible for him to move. After
	several steps, Salia again stops and turns to face him.
	She fights to hold back the tears.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			I'm sorry.

	Only the glimmer of hope makes it possible for Wesley
	to speak.

					WESLEY
			I don't understand.

					SALIA
			Wesley, I can't stay here! I
			can't have this life! I want it
			more than anything, but I can't
			have it!

	Wesley walks toward her, suddenly radiant with hope
	and enthusiasm -- she wants to stay!

					WESLEY
			Salia, nothing is impossible!

					SALIA
			Not for you.

					WESLEY
			There's a way. I know there is!

	He takes her hands in his. She stiffens her arms for
	a moment, then relaxes. They lock eyes. She's
	beginning to believe he might be right and he feels
	it.

					ANYA (O.S.)
				(harsh)
			Leave her alone!

49   NEW ANGLE

	Wesley and Salia turn with a start to see Picard and
	Anya outside the turbolift a few feet away. Behind
	them are Anya's two guards. Anya eyes Wesley with
	a burning glare.

      STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT THREE      38.

49   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(stern, a hint of
				 tension)
			Wesley, step away from her.

	Wesley reluctantly complies.

					ANYA
				(to Salia)
			Come with me.

	Salia shoots Wesley a glance of despair, then walks
	toward Anya. On Wesley's disturbed look, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

A50	INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi observes a normal engine probe GRAPHIC at the
	control console.

					GEORDI
			Energy depletion level.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Zero.

	Geordi smiles.

					GEORDI
			La Forge to bridge.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Lieutenant?

					GEORDI
			I have just completed the final
			adjustments. Thank you for giving
			me the time. You now have warp
			engines available.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Very good.

AA50	INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker are at Command. Data is at Ops, Worf
	at Tactical and Ensign Gibson is at Conn.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Get us there as quickly as
			possible, Number One.

	Riker nods agreement, then:

					RIKER
			Ensign Gibson, warp eight point
			eight.

	Ensign Gibson punches in her adjustments.

					GIBSON
			Warp eight point eight, sir.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       40.

AA50	CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Estimated time to Daled Four?

					GIBSON
				(as she checks the
				 console)
			Three hours -- nine minutes.

					PICARD
			Ensign Crusher, when you have
			completed your duties in
			Engineering... report to my Ready
			Room.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir.

	Picard rises and leaves the bridge.

AB50	OMITTED

50   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Wesley.

					PICARD
			The woman Anya is not what she
			appears to be. She is an
			allasomorph.

					WESLEY
			A shape shifter?

					PICARD
			Yes. She is not just the
			governess, she is also the girl's
			protector. I don't like to
			interfere in personal
			relationships of anyone under my
			command, but...

					WESLEY
			You want me to stay away from
			Salia.

					PICARD
			Yes, I do. For the good of the
			ship and the safety of everyone
			on board.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       41.

50   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			I will do as you ask.

	Picard nods... Wesley turns and exits.

	Off Picard's reaction:

51   INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Salia and Anya are present. Salia is agitated.

					SALIA
			Why won't you let me have a
			friend?

	The door SWISHES shut behind them.

					ANYA
			It's my duty to protect you from
			danger.

					SALIA
			There's no danger here!

					ANYA
			There's always danger from one
			who is not your kind. Salia, he's
			confusing you. He'll lead you
			from your duties.

					SALIA
			Whether I see Wesley is for me
			to decide!

					ANYA
				(anger building)
			It is not! I raised you, I
			protected you... and I intend to
			deliver you to Daled Four!

					SALIA
			Maybe what you want doesn't matter
			any more!

					ANYA
				(pause; softens)
			Please Salia, I know it's
			difficult. But you must do what
			you are destined to do.

	Salia is unsure where her destiny lies.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       42.

52   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it COMES OUT OF WARP SPEED and continues toward the
	planet Daled Four.

53   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker and Troi flank Picard at his Command Station.
	Data at Ops, Worf at Tactical and ENSIGN GIBSON is
	at Conn. Daled Four is on the Main Viewer.

					PICARD
			Standard orbit.

					GIBSON
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			Open hailing frequencies, Mister
			Worf.

					WORF
			Hailing frequencies open.

	Data adjusts his instruments.

					DATA
			Sir, it is unlikely that Daled
			Four will respond.

	Picard turns to Data.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					DATA
			The troposphere appears to be
			absorbing our signals. It is
			fascinating, Captain. Klavdia
			Three and Daled Four have almost
			identical atmospheres.

					PICARD
			Magnify. Times twenty.

54   MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	Yellow, swirling clouds fill the screen.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       43.

55   SCENE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker exchange a look. An unwelcome feeling
	of deja vu all around.

					PICARD
			The physical resemblance to
			Klavdia Three is striking.

					RIKER
			Remarkable... How could anyone
			live in an environment so totally
			hostile to human life?

	Riker stares at the planet's image on the viewscreen.

					DATA
			Apparently Klavdia Three was
			chosen for Salia because these
			conditions are important for their
			species's survival.

					PICARD
			Possible, Mister Data.

					RIKER
			Or else... they just wanted her
			to feel at home.

56   INT. WESLEY'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	After a long moment, he walks to the food dispenser.
	Wesley just stares at it, lost in thoughts of Salia.
	The DOOR CHIME SOUNDS.

					WESLEY
			Come in.

	The doors open.

57   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Salia stands in the doorway. She smiles uncertainly.

58   SCENE

	Wesley's heart quickens.

					WESLEY
			Salia!
				(pause)
			You shouldn't have come.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       44.

58   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
			Do you want me to leave?

					WESLEY
			I didn't say that.

	Salia enters.

					SALIA
			Then you want me to stay.

					WESLEY
			Does Anya know you're here?

					SALIA
			That doesn't matter.

					WESLEY
				(pause)
			I'm glad you came. I thought
			Anya would have kept you with
			her.

					SALIA
			I have certain rights.

					WESLEY
			In other words, you slipped away.

					SALIA
			While Anya was asleep.

	Wesley laughs.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			I'm sorry if you got in trouble
			with your captain.

					WESLEY
			I'm not in trouble... yet.

					SALIA
			Anya was afraid you would corrupt
			me.

	Wesley smiles.

					WESLEY
			With my wild way of life?

	Salia moves close.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       45.

58   CONTINUED: (2)

					SALIA
			Maybe... with the normal things
			people do... when they like each
			other.

	She pushes a lock of hair from his forehead. Wesley
	can feel himself coming apart. He slowly moves his
	lips to hers. They kiss.

58A  CLOSE ON WESLEY AND SALIA

	lost in deep, passionate kisses. Finally, they come up
	for air.

59   OMITTED

60   ANOTHER ANGLE

	SUDDENLY there is a roar... Wesley looks up to see
	a monster in the doorway. Anya (as the monster) moves
	into the room.

61   WESLEY

	Startled... jumps back. He instinctively places his
	body between the monster and Salia.

62   SCENE

	In a frenzy, her eyes full of fire and fury, the
	monster advances.

					WESLEY
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Security to crew quarters!

					SALIA (O.S.)
			No... Anya... NO!

	The monster continues to advance.

	From behind Wesley hears a ROAR.

	He turns... the sound is coming from deep within Salia
	-- SUDDENLY, she transforms into a monster even more
	frightening than Anya.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       46.

62   CONTINUED:

	Wesley jumps back. For a beat the two fearsome
	creatures face each other.

63   OMITTED

64   OMITTED

65   WESLEY

	He is stunned. Salia -- the girl of his dreams is a
	-- shape shifter.

66
thru	OMITTED
69

70   SCENE (OPTICAL)

	SUDDENLY, they both transform back to human form.

					ANYA
			You should not have disobeyed me.

					SALIA
			I had to.

					ANYA
				(to Wesley)
			I warned you to leave her alone.

	Before Wesley can respond, the security team, led by
	Worf, arrives.

					WORF
			You are not supposed to be here.

					ANYA
			We are leaving.

					WORF
			Escort them both to their
			quarters. And secure it with
			a forcefield.

	As they leave Salia turns back and she and Wesley hold
	a look.

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FOUR       47.

71   ON WESLEY

	Where a few moments ago there was so much love... now
	there is only confusion and sadness.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE       48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

72   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it orbits the yellow planet Daled Four.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			Since Anya's powers of
			transformation apparently gave
			her the ability to escape her
			guards unnoticed, we have sealed
			her quarters with a forcefield
			that will contain her no matter
			how small a form she may take.

73   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker are at their forward stations. Worf
	is at Tactical, Data has Ops and Ensign Gibson mans
	Conn.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Meanwhile we remain unable to
			communicate with Daled Four.

	Worf adjusts a control at his Tactical Station.

					WORF
			Captain -- I'm receiving an audio
			signal.

					PICARD
			Audio on.

					VOICE
				(crackling with static)
			Come in...
				(static)
			This is...
				(static)
			of Daled Four.

					DATA
			Sir, sensors indicate the
			communication originated from a
			gigawatt source on the planet.

					RIKER
			That's more power than our entire
			ship can generate.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           49.

73   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			It is what is needed to penetrate
			the atmosphere.

					RIKER
			Which means we lack the ability
			to respond...

					WORF
			Captain, there are beam-down
			coordinates encoded within the
			carrier signal.

	Picard and Riker exchange a look. They're relieved
	that they'll finally be able to get rid of their
	troublesome passengers.

					PICARD
			Splendid.

					RIKER
			I'll arrange for our guests to
			beam down.

74
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78

78A  EXT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Two guards flank the doorway. There is a bluish tinge
	indicating a forcefield. Worf approaches.

78B  INT. SALIA'S QUARTERS

	Salia hears the CHIME.

					SALIA
			Come in.

	The door opens.

					WORF
			We have arrived.

	Anya appears from the other room

					ANYA
			Salia will be with you in just
			a moment.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           50.

78B  CONTINUED:

	Worf nods and steps back.

					SALIA
			You're not going?

					ANYA
			No. My duties have been
			completed. I have done all that
			I could. I hope it's been enough
			and that I did not fail you.

					SALIA
			You raised me well, and I thank
			you for that.

					ANYA
			Don't be angry at me. I would
			not have harmed the boy, I only
			wanted to frighten him.

					SALIA
			I know.

					ANYA
			You are ready for what awaits you
			and you will do well. I know that
			I have been tough on you, but it's
			because I want you to be prepared
			for whatever you may be required
			to do.

					SALIA
			Will I ever be able to leave Daled
			Four?

					ANYA
			Probably not. But, anything is
			possible.

					SALIA
			That's what Wes said.

					ANYA
			I hope he is right.

					SALIA
			Where will you go?

					ANYA
			The third moon is within range
			of this ship's transporter, I will
			go there.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           51.

78B  CONTINUED: (2)

					SALIA
			I am going to miss you.

					ANYA
			I know.

	There is a long pause. Salia turns and walks to the
	exit. The door opens.

					SALIA
				(to the guard)
			I am ready.

					ARON
			Computer - field off.

	The field disappears. Salia exits her quarters.

78C  INT. CORRIDOR

	As Salia and Aron near the Transporter Room, she sees
	Wesley standing off to the side.

					SALIA
			Wesley.

	For a moment he does not respond. Then:

					WESLEY
			Was it fun?

	She moves toward him. The guard stays a discreet
	distance away.

					SALIA
			What do you mean?

					WESLEY
			Playing humanoid. Was it fun?

					SALIA
				(hurt)
			Wesley, look at me. Right now
			-- this moment -- this is what I
			am. A humanoid girl.

					WESLEY
			But what are you really?

					SALIA
			Does it matter?

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           52.

78C  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Yes.

					SALIA
			I'm sorry I hurt your feelings
			-- I didn't mean to.

					WESLEY
			I loved you.

					SALIA
			I love you, too.

					WESLEY
			Can you?

					SALIA
			Yes, oh... yes. I have the same
			feeling -- the same emotions as
			you. It's time for me to go.

	Wesley holds her look for a moment -- then she turns
	and walks toward the Transporter Room.

79   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM THREE

	Riker stands with Salia. The Transporter Chief
	attends the controls.

					RIKER
			Prepare to beam Salia to the
			specified coordinates.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Aye, sir.

					SALIA
			Our world is grateful for the
			courtesy which you have
			extended us.

					RIKER
			I hope some day Daled Four and
			the Federation will have formal
			contact.

					SALIA
			That is my wish as well.

					TRANSPORTER CHIEF
			Coordinates set, sir.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           53.

79   CONTINUED:

	Salia takes her place on the pad.

					RIKER
				(to Transporter Chief)
			Proceed.

	The doors SWOOSH open and Wesley steps into the room.
	He has a dish of Thalian chocolate mousse.

					WESLEY
			Wait!

	Salia's face brightens. The transporter chief looks to
	Riker. Riker gestures for him to wait with the
	transport. Wesley steps to the pad.

80   ANGLE ON WESLEY, SALIA (OPTICAL)

	as Wesley hands her the bowl of mousse.

					WESLEY
			A taste to remember me by.

	Salia dips her finger in the mousse and gazes at it as
	if this is the last time she will experience the
	sensation of taste.

	She slowly licks it off, then hands the bowl to her
	escort.

					SALIA
			I wish there were something I
			could give you.

					WESLEY
			You already have.

	She steps forward and gives him an embrace.

					SALIA
			I'm glad you came to say good-bye.
			Thank you... for everything.

	They separate.

					SALIA
				(continuing)
			I want you to leave now.

					WESLEY
			Why?

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           54.

80   CONTINUED:

					SALIA
			Because I cannot arrive on my
			planet in this form and I want
			you to remember me as I am now.

					WESLEY
			We have had enough disguises
			between us. It's time for the
			truth.

	Salia nods, then steps up on the transporter pad.
	After a moment, she raises her arms. Then TRANSMUTES
	-- not in the violent, quivering manner as before, but
	gracefully and sensually -- into a luminous form of such
	beauty and elegance that it takes Wesley's breath away.
	The glow from this creature lights his face and he
	smiles... totally enraptured.

	For a moment it is only Wesley and this creature.
	Then:

					WESLEY
				(continuing)
			Energize.

	And the transporter chief hits the controls and they
	all watch transfixed as the form BEAMS OUT.

81   OMITTED

82   ON WESLEY

	knowing Salia is gone from his life forever.

83   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Wesley sits at a table, staring into its light.

84   ON GUINAN

	as she enters, regards Wesley.

85   SCENE

	Guinan slowly walks over to Wesley's table and sits.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           55.

85   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Seeing her on the transporter
			pad was like seeing pure light.
				(he pauses)
			I miss her. I feel so empty.

					GUINAN
			I know that sensation.

					WESLEY
			I'm never going to feel this way
			about anyone else.

					GUINAN
			You're right.

	Wesley looks up.

					WESLEY
			I didn't expect you to say that.

					GUINAN
			Oh, there will be others -- but,
			the next time you feel love will
			be different. Each time is
			different.

					WESLEY
			Knowing that doesn't make it any
			easier.

					GUINAN
			It isn't supposed to.

	Wesley nods -- then rises.

					WESLEY
			I better get back to my duties.

					GUINAN
			Me too.

	Guinan smiles.

86   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Wesley exits the turbolift. Riker is at his Command
	Position. Data's at Ops, Worf at Tactical. Wesley
	goes to Conn and takes over from Ensign Gibson. A
	wedge of Daled Four, surrounded by a field of stars,
	is visible on the Main Viewer.

           STAR TREK: "The Dauphin" - 12/23/88 - ACT FIVE           56.

86   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We have the course set for
			Aldebaran Zeta, Sir.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher, set speed -- warp six
			point five.

					WESLEY
			Done, Captain.

	Picard pauses a moment as Wesley looks at the Main
	Viewer. To Wesley, the heavenly bodies symbolize
	discovery, excitement and love. For now, there is also
	sadness.

					PICARD
			Engage.

	Wesley engages the warp drive and watches Daled Four
	disappear from the Main Viewer.

87   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	goes into warp drive and shoots into space as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END